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11/23 PGAL Check in

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Re: 11/23 PGAL Check in

  • Definitely shaken up by all the losses this week. I know that's how it tends to go around this time on a BMB, but it just sucks and makes me sad and anxious. I have my next appointment tomorrow morning and I'm pretty sure my OB will do a US. I'll be 8w3d, so I'm hoping to get a good heart rate and that babe is measuring on track. My last US went well at 6w5d, so I'm just really hoping everything is still going ok. We told our families on Sunday night, so that kind of ups my nerves about everything going ok. I hate the thought of giving them bad news this time after so many disappointments in the past. I'll be thinking and praying for you ladies going in for scans this week! 
    Married 6/1/13
    BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
    BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
    BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
    BFP #4  4/2015 MC 7/1/15
    BFP #5 10/21/15  EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow! 
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    Awesome @jolydan!!

    Thinking and praying for you too @winnie1122. I know the nerves and anxiety can be terrible, my viability scan is on Monday and its shaking me up already! take it one day at a time and hang in there! We are here for you!
  • @winnie1122 I'll be sending prayers your way for tomorrow. Praying for a strong heartbeat and cute little embryo :)
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  • Omg, so happy I found this thread. This is my third pregnancy - with my first, we went in for our first ultrasound at 8 weeks and baby was measuring only 6 and had a really slow heartbeat. A few days later, there was no heartbeat and they said it was a MMC and I had a D&C as a result. It was heartbreaking. The second was a chemical pregnancy - not as... dramatic but still awful. 

    Anyway, I was just saying on my Tuesday Symptoms post that my husband has been very distant this pregnancy and it's making me sad. When I found out and told him, I was freaking out a bit because I just started a new job a few months ago and he said "well, let's see if it sticks" which while very practical, just hurt my heart. He seems to almost forget I'm pregnant at times and we've had none of the cutesy moments we had after our first BFP. I'm trying to recognize that he's also busy and stressed with work and that I'm likely overreacting a bit due to pregnancy hormones but it's still very hard.

    To make matters worse, our first appointment isn't until December 11th AND I'm both excited about it and terrified that something will be wrong (like last time). I hope that everything is fine that day so we can "get back to normal" but I just don't know.

    I'm glad that we have this board and I will be thinking happy, healthy thoughts for everyone. As @serpica said, it's nice to know that people are here to be supportive in case the news isn't good as well. 
    Me: 33  DH: 31
    Married: 8/9/2010
    3 Furbabies - Kumo, Mal, and Lynx!
    Started TTC August 2014
    BFP #1 - 12/16/14 EDD 8/22/15 - MMC and D&C 1/23/15
    BFP #2 - 7/10/15 EDD 3/20/16- chemical pregnancy, ended 7/16/15
    BFP #3 - 11/12/15 EDD 7/21/16 - wishing and hoping for a sticky little bean!

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  • Yay for a good appointment @jolydan!

    Welcome @tennisbabymama!

    @MamaBish have you tried to ask for an earlier appointment yet? (Also, my phone has your SN saved and autofilled it after I typed mama!)

    I had made an appointment for this morning for a beta draw, but when I arrived, they said they would prefer to just check my progesterone because if it is low they can treat it, and the beta wouldn't be helpful unless I could go back in 48 hours for another draw...and 48 hours is Thanksgiving. So hopefully the results for the progesterone are good tomorrow. They did also say that they'd like to get me in for an early ultrasound at 6.5-7 weeks. So I will schedule that tomorrow when they call back with the progesterone results.

    I have been taking a pregnancy test every morning since my first BFP last Thursday, and now I only have two left. After I run out I hope I can still calm my nerves! Today, we are all pregnant!!
    me 30; DH 35
    TTC since May 2014.
    Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
    Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
    AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. 
    RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
    Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Short LP (8 days).
    Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days 

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  • @jolydan yay for a good scan!

    @winnie1122 sending tons of prayers for you for tomorrow

    @fleurdelakeview My DH was very hesitant our 3rd pregnancy too. This one, after our 2nd beta, we decided that we would both try our best to be happy, especially because we don't know how long the happiness might last. It sounds sad but it was liberating for us. It's out of our hands at this point. I am pregnant today. Still having tons of anxiety though. I think that that's normal for all of us. I hope that your DH comes around but I think that where he's that is a reasonable place.

    @AL_TwinCities when do you get the results of your progesterone?

    I also have an ultrasound in the morning. DH can't come with me but my mom is going to go. I feel like I'm gonna be a bundle of nerves before every ultrasound.
  • @BostonBaby1 Sending lots of prayers for you tomorrow too! Hope we can both come back with awesome updates! 
    Married 6/1/13
    BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
    BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
    BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
    BFP #4  4/2015 MC 7/1/15
    BFP #5 10/21/15  EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow! 
  • @fleurdelakeview I totally know what you mean about your DH, mine really really struggled with all of our losses, but I remember him holding on to a lot of the fear and anger through the first two. He's afraid to get attached too, but I think it's just a part of the grief. He doesn't like to be the emotional one because he thinks he needs to be the strong detached one for me. I'm sure your DH will allow himself to get excited once he feels like he can relax. I know that doesn't necessarily help right now, but I think how he is reacting is pretty normal. 
    Married 6/1/13
    BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
    BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
    BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
    BFP #4  4/2015 MC 7/1/15
    BFP #5 10/21/15  EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow! 
  • @BostonBaby1  We have had the same conversation.  I am not preparing to lose this baby, but my loss I had horrible fears the entire time (intuition was crazy)....I didn't want to talk about names, tell anyone, and was very disconnected overall.  I feel that if my time with this baby is short then I want to soak it all up!
  • Good luck tomorrow @BostonBaby1 !! Fx for a beautiful us.

    I should get my progesterone results tomorrow. But if for some reason they aren't back tomorrow, they said that even though they are not open Thurs, they will look up my results if they come in and will still call me. I love this care team.
    me 30; DH 35
    TTC since May 2014.
    Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
    Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
    AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. 
    RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
    Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Short LP (8 days).
    Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days 

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  • MamaBishMamaBish member
    edited November 2015
    @AL_TwinCities I haven't called yet, I might call next week. I'm trying to see how long I can go because I want to be sure they can even see a hb.
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  • @BostonBaby1 and @winnie1122 thinking of you for your appointments today.
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    Married: 07/04/2015
    BFP: 11/14/2015
    EDD: 07/25/2016
  • Hey everyone, welcome to those that are new and FX for those of you with appointments and results today!  I'm doing OK.

    Still loads of anxiety about my mild/minor symptoms.  I woke up last night around 2am and felt nothing...no nausea, no tender breasts, just completely normal.  That lead to a minor panic attack.  I feel like I'm just walking around in a constant state of fear and anxiety which is really awful.  I may take the recommendation and call my OB next week and see if they can move my appointment up to week 7, but I'm not hopeful that will happen.  We are also telling my parents tomorrow which is making me nervous.  They are people I would tell if something does eventually go wrong, so it doesn't matter, but it's still scaring me.  I've been a little more quiet because I don't want to be a downer, but I am lurking and sending positive thoughts for all of you!  
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    Married: October 2014
    NTNP: April 2015 - June 2015
    M/C: June 2015
    TTC #1 since September 2015
    BFP: 11/9/15 - EDD: 7/24/16
  • @megstervt don't worry about being a downer! That's why we are all here, for support :)
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  • Just got done with my u/s! Heartbeat was at 109 which the tech said was on the low side, so not sure if I'm supposed to be worried or not. But baby was measuring at 6 wks 1 day. But she said she could see being at 6 wks 3 days. But the placenta looked huge! Is it supposed to?? I never saw my DD at this point and with my loss I didn't get to see much at all. The tech kind of hid the screen.


    Addison (DD) born 6/10/12
    M/C 3/3/14 Due 10/8/14
    Rainbow Koen (DS) born 7/9/16


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  • Pregnant after two losses, extremely anxious. U/s last week saw sac, yolk. Going today to check for heartbeat.
  • Finally got the results of my bloodwork. Thursday HCG was at 6,842 and Monday it was at 14,572. I wish it was a little bit higher but I've read it's normal for doubling time to slow down once it hits 6,000 so I'm trying to relax. Tomorrow will be the day I started spotting with my miscarriage last time so I'm going to be trying my hardest not to stress and to just enjoy the holiday!
  • First time checking in here.
    I'm teetering between excited and nervous depending on the day. U/s appt is on the 14th so more nervous since it feels like a lifetime from now and we're going into the holidays.

    My husband is on the opposite side of the spectrum, wanting to shout our news from the rooftops. He can't wait for the u/s and wants to announce on Christmas Eve when all of our families will be together. I love and appreciate him, but feel an added layer of guilt because of his optimism. Not sure at what point I'll feel totally positive, but hoping that the appt helps.

    Anyway, I promise I'm not always a Debbie downer! I'm so glad that this group exists and hope you all have great upcoming appts! Fx for all!
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  • @BostonBaby1 Yay for a great appointment!!
    @aadyplusone I have heard lots of women around 6 weeks say the heart rate was lower but it was likely due to that it just started beating.
    @AL_TwinCities hoping for good results for you today
    @megstervt the same thing happened to me yesterday.  I felt completely fine all of a sudden and I panicked.  Today I feel so nauseous again.  I try to stay positive, but we all have days, and like pp said, that's what we are all here for, to support each other on those days.
  • Awesome news @BostonBaby1

    Thinking good thoughts for you today @AL_TwinCities !!
  • Thanks for the positive thoughts @tennisbabymama @oandmplus1 !

    My progesterone was 12.7, which they said is in the normal range at this stage. I talked to the on-call nurse and she said she'd ask my primary Dr to call me if there is any additional information they'd like for me to know. Feeling good!
    me 30; DH 35
    TTC since May 2014.
    Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
    Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
    AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. 
    RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
    Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Short LP (8 days).
    Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days 

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  • That is great @AL_TwinCities !! That should make Thanksgiving just that much better :)
  • @BostonBaby1 great news!!!
    @addyplusone praying for a strong heartbeat on your next scan

    ***question****
    Yesterday I had the vaginal ultrasound + DH and I had Sex and today I've been having some "cervix cramps" on and off. I guess it's normal with yesterday but anyone have any input?
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Married: 07/04/2015
    BFP: 11/14/2015
    EDD: 07/25/2016
  • @jolydan I've heard it's completely normal, almost expected for that too happen after sex. I understand how scary that can feel though! If it's gets to be more painful or something you are still worried about, definitely give your doctor a call. Hang in there girl, sending thoughts your way!
  • @BostonBaby1 So glad your appointment went well!

    @addyplusone I think that early it is pretty common to have a heart rate in that range.

    @AL_TwinCities Glad you got good news!
  • First time checking in here

    I am doing good so far - I am at 5 weeks 2 days and starting to panic. This is the time frame last time of my loss in October so I am hoping everything goes well so far. Thursday next week I will have my ultrasound so i'm a basket case until then.

    Lets hope that time goes by so quickly...wish we could fast forward haha
  • Ugh. Just got another call from my Dr and they want me on suppositories because I'm under 15 and have a history of miscarriage. Since I'm out of town, they aren't sure if the pharmacy near me will accept the order. Even if they do, I won't be able to get it until Friday now. Re-commence stressing :(
    me 30; DH 35
    TTC since May 2014.
    Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
    Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
    AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. 
    RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
    Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Short LP (8 days).
    Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days 

    Summer 2016 LFAF awards: 



    Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:

  • @AL_TwinCities Mine was at 14 and then 14.7...my doc said above 10.....worried now :(
  • Ugh. Just got another call from my Dr and they want me on suppositories because I'm under 15 and have a history of miscarriage. Since I'm out of town, they aren't sure if the pharmacy near me will accept the order. Even if they do, I won't be able to get it until Friday now. Re-commence stressing :(

    Mine was down to 5.3 when we started the suppositories. It had been 8.something the week before and he held off. Hopefully you can get them soon though. Most of the fertility pharmacies will fedex or overnight. We use village fertility pharmacy. They are still open until 8pm tonight est!

    @jolydan I think it sounds very normal. Cervix is filled with blood so more sensitive. Either one of the two things could bother them and both together seem like by far the most likely culprit. If it continues or gets severe, definitely call in, but I think you'll probably be good.

    Welcome to everybody new.
  • Hi everyone! I've been lurking on here for a few weeks, but thought it was time to say hi after getting some good news this week. Hubby and I had a loss last year and it has taken us awhile to get pregnant again. This week we had a successful US and saw a heartbeat. Baby is measuring a week behind where I thought I was, but the tech says I could have been off in my estimate and they have an error of plus or minus a week anyway. Anyone else ever heard of that? Doctor let me know today that everything looks good so far. Hubby is so proud!

    Feeling grateful for the good news and wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday tomorrow!
  • AL_TwinCitiesAL_TwinCities member
    edited November 2015
    mrsmommya said:

    @AL_TwinCities Mine was at 14 and then 14.7...my doc said above 10.....worried now :(

    Sorry to worry you! I think each doctor has a different policy. Now that I've been doing some googling I'm seeing all kinds of different answers. Hopefully these numbers are fine for both of us!

    @BostonBaby1 thanks for sharing your levels - it is helpful to hear other examples.

    Yay for a good appointment @becky&James!
    me 30; DH 35
    TTC since May 2014.
    Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
    Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
    AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. 
    RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
    Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Short LP (8 days).
    Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days 

    Summer 2016 LFAF awards: 



    Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:

  • Great news @ChrissyMarie128 !! I have my first ultrasound Monday as well, prayers for both of us! And welcome back!!
  • Hey ladies I need a little pep talk. When I wiped earlier I had a little bit of colored discharge. More on the yellowish-beige side (not like CM) and now I'm freaking out and scare it's going to turn brown or red. Prayers would be appreciated
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Married: 07/04/2015
    BFP: 11/14/2015
    EDD: 07/25/2016
  • jolydan said:

    Hey ladies I need a little pep talk. When I wiped earlier I had a little bit of colored discharge. More on the yellowish-beige side (not like CM) and now I'm freaking out and scare it's going to turn brown or red. Prayers would be appreciated

    Praying right now @jolydan!
    H. Foxe born October 22, 2013
  • Thoughts coming your way @jolydan! Try not too worry, it's not red or even brown which is a good sign. I know that's easier said than done though. I'll be praying for ya, keep us updated!
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