11/30 PGAL Check-In

mrsmommya · November 2015

Figured the previous thread was getting a little long. If you are pregnant after a loss, check-in here!

mrsmommya · November 2015

I just got a call from my OB and they said the progesterone and hcg levels all look good. I had three draws and now they are going to stop them. I am 5+1 today. The doc said I could come in now for a viability scan, but I wanted to wait to ensure a heartbeat, so we are going Dec. 14 @ 7+1. It will be a long two weeks. I have no symptoms so really excited to start feeling like this is real. She also said the doc would give me another u/s at 10 weeks since that is past where I had my loss. Thought that was nice to be so accomodating.

megstervt · November 2015

Whoever created Diclegis is my new best friend. I ate, I slept, I feel like a semi-human again.

tennisbabymama · November 2015

Hey ladies! Thank you for all your thoughts today! My first scan went well at 6 weeks. We got to see the flicker of the heart and hear it too at 116. It was pretty incredible. I posted the picture over on the ultrasound thread. Thanks again ladies!! Next one is at 8 weeks which is where I made it to last pregnancy though it stopped growing a couple weeks before. I'm feeling good but will feel better once I pass that 8 week mark.

Thinking of all of you today! Keep staying strong!

Weville · November 2015

So this is my first check in, I had a check up today which was reassuring in some ways (I got to hear the heartbeat!) and less so in others, I apparently have a septate uterus. It is strange because in none of my previous ultrasounds has it been detected. Tomorrow I'm off to see a specialist because my doctor says it's a little weird but not to worry (good luck with that, haha). I made the mistake of googling which I shall not repeat. I'm at 8w5d and get to have another ultrasound at 10w so I can't hardly wait. As I am AMA, have epilepsy, previous losses and now today's developments I'll be seeing my doctor every two weeks so at least I'll get to hear that wonderful heartbeat a lot. Good luck to everyone else with their appointments and scans!!

PeggyOlsonFTW · November 2015

First check-in. I'm so paranoid about every.little.thing. It sucks because I can't enjoy this pregnancy yet. I'll be seeing my OB on 12/28 for a heartbeat check and possibly an ultrasound. I'll be 9+4 then (or 8+3, if going by O date, which my OB doesn't). Last time I lost the baby at 7+1, so pretty much from that point on I'm gonna be even more paranoid. I'm hoping the next four weeks will go by super fast with all the holiday crap we have going on.

AL_TwinCities · November 2015

I am amazingly enjoying this pregnancy! Positive affirmations and guided meditations are working wonders for my psyche. Good thing too...I lost my last pregnancy at 5w6d and I'm currently 5w3d now. I am most definitely celebrating this weekend once I make it to 6w! DH and I are going to the birth center for a tour tonight, and we've got an US scheduled for next Wednesday!

@tennisbabymama I'm so glad your US went well!

@CarrieandRoy how are you doing? Was your dr happy with your HSG results?

((Hugs)) to everyone - it was a rough weekend!

mrsmommya · November 2015

The maternity clothes thread has got me thinking. Anyone worried about pulling out maternity clothes then possibly putting them back.....sooner rather than later. I gained 5 lbs after my loss so my clothes were already snug. My u/s is in 2 weeks but I have a month to get past the point I was with my loss.

silvers626 · November 2015

I had my scan and thank goodness, everything looks good. Baby measured at 8+5 which puts me back to my original due date of July 7th (the last ultrasound moved it from the 7th to 11th). The midwife is more comfortable with the date of the 7th. HR was 169 and it was so relieving to see that little flicker. The only downside is that they are once again unsure of the source of the bleeding. The midwife told me I may just have one of those pregnancies that has occasional bleeding so I guess I'll just have to try and cope better if it happens again. Thanks so much everyone who was thinking of me. I know you ladies know what it feels like to have that heartbreaking anxiety so it's nice to know I'm not alone.

@mrsmommya I'm glad your results were positive! Hope your scan goes well too.

@megstervt I'm so happy you have some relief and are able to function again.

@tennisbabymama I'm so happy to hear good news from you!

Welcome @Weville and @KDHB13

PeggyOlsonFTW · November 2015

@mrsmommya I pulled mine out early last time and having to put them away was heartbreaking - especially because I missed a few pieces and ended up finding them and putting them away weeks later. That was like reopening a wound. I'm holding out as long as possible this time.

mkl1010 · November 2015

My first doctors appointment is tomorrow and my anxiety is starting to creep in. Woke up in the middle of the night last night in a panic. Trying to stay calm and remind myself that this is a completely different pregnancy and nothing about my last loss informs this time around, but it's hard. I just want the doctor to tell me it's all ok. My OB doesn't usually do ultrasounds till about 10 weeks but I'm really hoping they will let me schedule one before the holiday as we are going to be staying with my parents and there's no way I'm going to be able to keep this a secret while I'm there.

I am SO happy for you ladies and your healthy beautiful scans and I am thinking and praying for you all always

fleurdelakeview · December 2015

I feel absolutely horrible today. I'm hoping this means good things (with my mmc I never got beyond feeling "a little off") but it still sucks. My first US isn't until next Friday which is hard but I'll be super busy at work until then so it should keep me occupied. Glad to hear some good news check ins here and keeping my fingers crossed for everyone that has appointments coming up!

winnie1122 · December 2015

@mrsmommya I was having the same thought today. I thought I might try to buy some maternity clothes today with all the Cyber Monday deals, but then I was worried that something would happen and then I'd get a box of sad reminders on my porch. Ugh. I'm super ready to get out of first tri.

I don't know how I'm going to get through work the next few weeks if MS keeps knocking me down! I can hardly eat anything, and what I do eat randomly decides to stay down or come up, so I'm never sure what's going to work. It's not even that I'm glued to the toilet puking, but I can't predict when something won't stay down and I feel crappy the rest of the time. I literally stayed in bed and slept all day today. No way I can do that again this week. On the one hand, it sucks. On the other, I'm grateful for the fact that this baby seems more determined to hang out and make me miserable.

Glad to see some of the scares turned into good scans! I hope everyone has a better week and that the scans continue to bring good news!

Becky&James · December 2015

We've been doing good. I look forward to our next appointment on the 9th where they will get a due date nailed down. I know I ovulated about a week late as my last period was a CP and we got pregnant again right after that. I am slightly concerned that things are going to take a turn for the worse but I need to keep reminding myself I still have symptoms so right now I am pregnant. My husband keeps reminding me that I'm fine babies fine everyone is fine

LaurenAsh23 · December 2015

@mrsmommya I get mine out everytime. It sucks to put them away...but I've really just started living in the moment. I am sad that last pregnancy I bought dd a "big sister" shirt, and have no idea where I put it!

I am 8w1d today and that is further than either of my losses (5w6d and 7w5d).m, however the longer of the 2 was a mmc...so I won't feel better until our appointment next Thursday.

However I've been feeling absolutely terrible. My nausea seems to be getting worse, boobs hurt more than ever, I'm exhausted and I'm already getting migraines (which I only get when pregnant). Symptoms are so much stronger than with dd....I pray that is not some sign of twins, because that is my biggest fear haha

TiffRox81 · December 2015

Sounds like there's lots of good news today!! Awesome updates!!

MamaBish · December 2015

Feeling really sick. And scared. All the latest losses here are really scaring me. I'm terrified. People keep telling me that the crazy morning sickness is a really good sign but I just can't hear it. I keep telling myself I just need to make it to my therapy appointment next week and maybe I'll feel better. I just hate not knowing how things are going in there.

mrsmommya · December 2015

@LaurenAsh23 I also got dd a big sister shirt....it just hangs sadly in her closet for now. I am thinking after my ultrasound in two weeks I may venture towards the maternity storage. We will see.

AL_TwinCities · December 2015

MamaBish said:
Feeling really sick. And scared. All the latest losses here are really scaring me. I'm terrified. People keep telling me that the crazy morning sickness is a really good sign but I just can't hear it. I keep telling myself I just need to make it to my therapy appointment next week and maybe I'll feel better. I just hate not knowing how things are going in there.

Hugs @MamaBish! Can you email your therapist this week to tide you over until your appointment? I know you were considering asking for an earlier US - do you think you'll do that? I wish this was easier or there was a magical way to know that our little beans are safe and sound and growing. Much love and positive thoughts to you. ((Hugs))

mrsmommya · December 2015

@MamaBish Agree with above. Maybe you can get a earlier u/s to ease your mind. I asked my doc today if I could have an extra at 10 weeks and they were totally fine with it. I have my first at 7 weeks (2 weeks away). It definitely eases my mind having smaller stretches during the same time period of my loss.

tennisbabymama · December 2015

@MamaBish Thinking of you!! Hang in there!! Prayers coming your way big time

BostonBaby1 · December 2015

Thanks for starting @mrsmommya . Today was rough so I appreciate you doing this!

So glad to hear about good appointments.

I'm 8+1 and a bundle of nerves. Appointments/ u/s on Thursday and also having a hard time with enjoying instead of worrying about when the other shoe will drop. Glad I got to go to therapy tonight.

***debbie downer warning***

I've just been through a lot this year. Not trying to garnish sympathy but more a GTKY. I've lost my dad (and best friend), 4 LOs and have been dealing with my mom having cancer & my MIL with Alzheimer's. Good news is that the therapist thinks it is all situationally appropriate. Sigh

AL_TwinCities · December 2015

((Hugs)) to you @BostonBaby1 You have been through so much! I hope therapy was helpful last night.

samantha1206 · December 2015

I dreamed last night that I lost the baby. So naturally I'm freaking out now, even though I'm having no signs of such a thing happening. The slightest spotting I was having stopped altogether 2 days ago. But this small little 30 second dream I had is really making it hard to be postive this morning

MamaBish · December 2015

Hugs to everyone today!

TiffRox81 · December 2015

@BostonBaby1 Man, that is a lot for one person to deal with!! I really can't imagine. Praying for you!!

Well I've got my second ultrasound this evening. I should be 10wks 4days but last ultrasound I measured 6.5 instead of 7.5. I have some lengthy cycles so hoping that's the cause of the smaller growth. Plus I like this July group, and a date change would take me into June! Hoping for the obvious - hearing the heartbeat again too. That's what I'm most nervous about. Ugh!! I second all of you that wish this was so much more transparent.

fantasticmrsfox · December 2015

Hugs to all of you having a hard time!

I am 8 weeks 2 days today, and my MC was at 8 weeks 6 days last time. So I will be happy once this week is over!

Serpica · December 2015

@BostonBaby1 I'm glad your therapist mentioned that your emotions are appropriate, because they definitely are! It's a lot to manage and deal with. I am all the more grateful for the time and effort you spend supporting everyone here! So we are very happy to be there for you as well. FX for everything going well this week.

@TiffRox81 I say we keep you here even if your due date moves to June

@winnie1122 have you tried Diclegis? sounds like your MS is rough

@MamaBish It makes sense that it's really hard to wait and not know what's going on... The other posters had good suggestions (extra us, etc..). I so wish I could find a nice crystal ball for us all to stare into. For now checking in here to take it day by day seems like an excellent option, even though I know it's not as good as knowing!

jlgriff11 · December 2015

@TiffRox81 Even if your due date moves, stay! I'm fairly certain (very certain, actually) that even though my technical due date is July 1, with twins I'll deliver much earlier- maybe even earlier than June. (I hope not!), but I'm sticking around here no matter what.

iamtheoracle · December 2015

I'm 6 w 3 days, getting closer and closer to the time I lost my last one at 7 weeks (mmc.) the good new is I'm already really nauseated (thank goodness for DIY diclegis!) and have sore boobs and I'm tired. And I haven't had any spotting, just two moments of pinkish discharge. So I'm feeling really good about everything. My first ultrasound is on Dec 7th, 6 days away. It's so hard to wait. I'm nervous but hopeful. Today, I am pregnant.

BostonBaby1 · December 2015

Thanks ladies!!!

@TiffRox81 I agree that you should stay here if this is where you are comfortable. It's not like the BMBs are locked. Wherever you are comfortable is what matters.

Sending so many positive vibes for comfort and good appointments.

tennisbabymama · December 2015

@BostonBaby1 Thinking of you today, stay strong!! We are here for you!

I had a great scan yesterday, heard and saw the heart beat. But today I'm back to being nervous. Until I pass that 8 week mark when I had my loss I'm not sure I'll be completely ok. I had lots of dreams last night that I was having a loss too. I'm real tired of those. Trying to not stress and keep busy for the next couple of weeks. Postive vibes to all you ladies! I'm hoping this week is better for us all!

soberkfell · December 2015

Had a blighted ovum last August. Based on this recent history, my doctor brought me in for an early U/S on the 20th and saw a heart beat! I was hoping to just confirm implantation and that there was a fetal pole. It definitely put my heart and mind at ease to see that 107 bpm! They also moved up my due date because the baby is tracking farther along based on size. Looking forward to my next appointment and U/S on 12/23 to make sure that LO is still growing as expected!

Weville · December 2015

Had an amazing appointment today! The abnormality they saw was not actually there so everything is a-okay and I got to have another ultrasound. The little monster is measuring exactly where we should be at.

Weville · December 2015

Sending lots of positive vibes out there for everyone to have great appointments too!!

megstervt · December 2015

Having a hard time with all the loss threads. Not sure why, it hasn't bothered me more than usual prior to today, but it's really getting to me today.

rachopkins · December 2015

Hey guys. I'm 8 wks 1 day. Had an ultrasound at 7 weeks, and blood work done last Thursday. Normally it only takes two days to get the results back from the lab and I haven't heard anything back so I'm guessing no news is good news. My last MC was around 6 weeks so I'm feeling hopeful this time around. I still don't feel much nausea... Only once in a while. I'm hoping that's nothing to be worried about, a friend of mine went her entire pregnancy with out even a tiny bit of morning sickness, maybe I'm the same?? Good luck everyone!

winnie1122 · December 2015

@Serpica I haven't, though I'm considering calling my doc and asking if she has any issue with me trying the b6+unisom thing, because I'm struggling! I also feel like I'm just being a big baby because I'm not puking all day long, just consistently in the morning when I wake up, but I feel like I'm constantly on the verge of losing my insides, especially if I stand up and walk around. I know lots of people have it so much worse and I've been trying to suck it up, but bleh. Going back to work today was unpleasant.

Thinking of all of you today!

iamtheoracle · December 2015

Another little bit of brownish discharge when I wipe. I know it doesn't necessarily mean anything but it's so scary. At least I'm still nauseated and tired. Can't wait till my ultrasound on Monday.

tennisbabymama · December 2015

@iamtheoracle Hugs to you! I know how scary that can be even when you know it's "normal" and "nothing to worry about" Hang in there!!

@winnie1122 Sorry you're feeling so crappy! Hoping you get some relief soon!

didi0308 · December 2015

megstervt said:
Having a hard time with all the loss threads. Not sure why, it hasn't bothered me more than usual prior to today, but it's really getting to me today.

I'm with you on this today. All the loss threads and "possible" loss threads are really stressing me.

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