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August 2016 Moms
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PGAL Check-in Jan 4
Fremdschamen
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Thought it was about time for another one of these:
Weeks:
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)?
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
Re: PGAL Check-in Jan 4
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): January 12 - first doctor's apt, and January 20, first midwife appt! Hoping desperately that one or the other will let me get an early ultrasound.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Feeling happy to have lots of symptoms lately. I know it is meaningless-- I had symptoms right up till my loss last time, but I find it reassuring anyways.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)?
I'm a sharer, so my support network is a bit big. My DH, of course, my immediate family, my BFF, and several other girlfriends who all had kids in the past few years. They all know. I've mentioned this in other threads, but I found that I really needed their support during the last loss, and I would need it if I had another loss, so I'm glad I told them early. I also attended a loss support group this past fall, and I know I can lean on that resource again, if need be.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
Weeks: 8w6d
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): I have my 12 week appointment on the 26th and I cannot wait! We saw the heartbeat at 7w1d and my loss happened at 5 weeks so I'm feeling more confident about this pregnancy with each day that passes.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Positive vibes all around, ladies! Every time someone posts a "goodbye" thread, I get a little sick to my stomach and super sad, especially because the more time that passes, the farther along they are when they find out about their loss. I think a loss at ANY stage is difficult, but I imagine it gets worse as the pregnancy progresses.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)?
My biggest supports are my husband and my bestie. My husband obviously knew the minute I got a BFP; he was sooo supportive during my last loss and he has been such a great support during my pregnancy as well. My best friend was the second person I told - before I even told any family members - and she's also very supportive and was there for me during my loss. Now that I've seen the heartbeat and I'm pushing 9 weeks, my pregnancy is public knowledge (we told both of our families on Christmas and my work knows now as well) but my two big supporters have known all along.
My doctor doesn't due ultrasounds until week 12, but I'm looking forward to hearing the heartbeat on the Doppler at my next appointment.
I'm definitely feeling more positive about this pregnancy. I'm having lots of that lovely vaginal discharge, which I had with DD but did not have with my loss.
My husband and parents are really supportive, but I haven't told any friends yet because they are either pregnant or trying to get pregnant and just in case the worst happens I don't want to freak them out.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): I have my second appointment at 12 weeks. No ultrasound or anything, but I get to hear the heartbeat, which is exciting.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm just really happy. I had an ultrasound done yesterday and everything is going great so far. I feel like I can finally relax and enjoy the pregnancy. I also think my child looks so cute already! (Not that I'm bias or anything...)
GTKY: Who's in your support network?Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? DH and my mom. They both know about the pregnancy. Also this site has been a huge help for me to talk to other women going through the same thing as me. It's nice to know I'm not the only one pregnant after a loss who's afraid and nervous, yet really happy to be pregnant again.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): another u/s next Tuesday. We're being monitored by an RE this time so we are getting weekly ultrasounds.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: this is an emotional week for me. We lost our first between 7-8 weeks, so this week feels very precarious. Tomorrow would have been our EDD for our most recent loss. And I've had one friend give birth yesterday, another is in the hospital being induced as we speak, and another is due any day now.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? My MIL has been a huge support. I actually prefer talking to her over my own mother because she had three losses and gets what we've been through, whereas my own mom had two flawless pregnancies and no trouble getting pregnant. She tries to sympathize but ends up saying the wrong thing a lot. I also belong to a FB group that was a spinoff from DS's BMB and those women have truly become like family to me. They've been there to support me through thick and thin and are cheering me on while letting me vent my insecurities.
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
Weeks: 8w2d
What's next? We have confirmed a heart beat this week at 7w6d (finally have an EDD of 8/16). However, we had a MMC after hearing the HB last time too so I will be a bit on edge still. Up next is my OB appointment 2/1 (12 weeks and the NT scan 2/8 (13w). I kinda wish I was getting a check up around week 10.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I need to go to bed before 9:30 otherwise I'm dragging and craving caffeine the next day. A little bit of RLP.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? My BFF and parents know. I told DH he could tell his mom but I also want him to tell her that I dont want to talk about it until we get past that 12 week mark (she would be one to come rub my bloated belly, no thanks). I think I need to tell my siblings at some point because they already suspect because I wasn't drinking at christmas.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): First appointment is tomorrow. It's a new doctor, but I did verify that they do a dating u/s, which they do, but not in-office, so I'm not sure when that will be, but I'll be glad to confirm a hb and stuff (and also FX that there's only 1 in there ;-p)
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I know this is totally unscientific, but when I got my + with the CP, I just didn't have a good feeling about the pregnancy like it wasn't going to last and then started bleeding a week later. This one, I felt like it was 'right', so hopefully that's true.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? So far Dh and my IL's know. They live a few miles from us, so we see them a lot and I'd probably let it slip anyways, so we announced to them on Christmas. I'm waiting a bit to tell my family because they can't keep a secret and I don't want my mom to announce to everyone and then have to explain a loss later if it were to happen.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Going on a family vacation this Saturday for a week in Puerto Vallarta! So excited as my pregnant sister (due 2 months to the day before me), her almost 2 yo bg twins, and her husband are coming, along with my mom, her boyfriend, and my uncle! We've never done anything like this. Then my next appt is January 28th for testing (will be about 13 weeks).
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: My (all day) morning sickness is getting better which made me nervous, but my chest is even bigger (ahh!) and my belly is starting to change, so trying to keep positive that everything is okay still.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? My parents and sister, my in-laws, and my best friend. These were the first people we told again. We let some more friends and family know at Christmas, but waiting a little longer to tell the rest of our family and friends. We really needed the support after our loss and we are glad we told everyone so early last time, but this time we decided we just wanted those closest to us for support if anything happened again. It was great to get messages from extended family and friends last time, but this whole pregnancy has been different this time and I wanted some time to myself to take it all in.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): First ultrasound on Feb 2. I can't wait.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Today I went to wipe after going to the bathroom and had red blood. It really has me freaked out (and I posted a separate thread about it) and called the nurse. She assured me that since it wasn't forcefully flowing (soaking my underwear/liner) that it is normal to have some spotting. This is the first time I've had red spotting, I've had some brown and pink, but nothing this red. Anyway, she wants me to continue to monitor it throughout the day/night and if it gets worse and accompanied by fever, cramping (which I don't have), extreme nauseous to come in right away. Fingers crossed and prayers are welcome! This is my first pregnancy so it has me a bit nervous!
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? I told two close girlfriends and we have told both sets of parents this week. We have asked them all not to say anything until after the first trimester is over. I feel almost like maybe I jinxed myself by telling them and now i'm bleeding a little. I am glad that we did tell them so far, because my mom has had a couple miscarriages and it's nice to have the support so far.
Anyway, sorry you're going through that. Spotting is always scary, especially if you're new to pregnancy or have had a loss before.
Whats next: u/s next friday. Ive had 2 MMC and no live births. Both losses were b/w 7-8 weeks. Ive had bw and my hcg levels con't to rise, hoping thats not a tease. With my last mmc, i got to 13 weeks with out knowing i'd miscarried and had terrible ms and really every possible pregnancy symptom up until my d&c (talk about a slap in the face from mother nature)
Rants/raves-i mentioned before that w/my 1st pregnancy I just knew something was wrong. I had no symptoms and just had a bad feeling. With the 2nd, I wasnt sure either way but I was so sick that I was more hopeful. This time Im not really sure either. Im not really having many symptoms other than bigger boobs and those giant, ugly, areoles but Im not going to stress bc ive learned symptoms mean nothing. Whatever happens, we will be ok
GTKY my support system: we havent told anyone this time. W/ the 1st we told our parents right away, with the 2nd, I was much more open (we told everyone but my ILs) bc my friends and family were such an amazing support system with the 1st mmc. I have no problem telling my friends, I just havent. If all goes well at the 1st u/s then ill probably tell my friends but ill hold off telling my parents until the 2nd tri. I just cant put them thru it again. My IL's, I wish I didnt have to tell them until weeks afterthe birth. My MIL has treated me like im nothing more than a walking uterus since my husband and I got engaged and "just doesnt understand how I keep having mmc" she had 2 very easy pregnancies and has never once asked me if im ok, just when im going to get pg again and reminds me she wants more grandchildren. She has 3 already. Shes a real peach
Had a dr appt on Monday. I was a nervous wreck because at 7w5d last time I found out my baby had no jn but this time everything was perfect. First u/s showed hb of 167!!!
Rants- I felt like crap all week. Today (Thursday) is the first day I felt better.
GTKY- only one friend at work knows other than my husband. And j only told becaue I was so miserable and was trying to choke down toast that she guessed it. Probably telling after our 12 week appt but I may wait until I get the genetics tests back around 14 weeks because my angel baby did have an abnormality.
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Next OB appt on the 20th and my NT scan on the 29th.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: just trying to stay positive. This pregnancy certainly feels different than my last (MMC at around 6w) which is comforting. We also saw a heartbeat at my last appt which eased some of my anxiety since it's further than we made it last time.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? My mom and DH are certainly my closest supports. My SIL is also a very close support since she is pregnant (due 3 weeks before me) and also had a loss this year. They all know and the rest of my family knows, but I've only told one friend so far. I just want to hold off on telling my other friends until we get through the next ultrasound. I had told my friend circle last time and it was really hard to have to reach out and tell them about the loss.
9w1d
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Next appointments in the 12 and 13th.
The 13th is my doctor, after the bloodwork appt. so really looking forward to that.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)?
Just my DH, mom and aunt. Feel like not telling a lot of people at this point since they got so excited last time and I had a hard time emotionally with the MMC.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to) Had an appt today and have an ultrasound tomorrow. I want to hear the babies heartbeat. I'm really numb and it would make it feel real.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Today has been a rough day. Just felt down and out of it.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? I have a big group. The people closest to me know. I just wanted something to be happy about. It kind of back fired. No one is really happy.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
We scheduled an Ultrasound for next week. I don't care if my insurance doesn't cover it, I will pay for the stupid thing. I just had a friend who took a positive test and then went in and they couldn't find a heartbeat on an ultrasound. I am super paranoid and a part of me won't believe this is real (even though my symptoms are) until I can hear the baby and know that he/she is ok. So, very much looking forward to that. Just had my first doctors apt yesterday and scheduled the next one for Feb 4th.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Super annoyed with my clinic right now and all the time people are making me waste. We were at the clinic for almost 2 hours yesterday with only about 45 of that actually seeing someone or doing something. At the end of our appt, the doctor seemed in a huge rush to leave, which kind of annoyed me. I really like my clinic normally, but now I am second guessing going there. This OB is new for me and I am wondering if I should start looking around (that of course, takes more time.) They can't do an ultrasound at my clinic so I have to go somewhere else for that. Also, the tech at the doctors wasn't able to draw my blood, so I had to go to the hospital this morning for that! Of COURSE I spent 30 minutes updating records and waiting and even though the blood draw itself only took 5 mins, I was at the hospital for 45 min!! UG!! I just don't want my whole pregnancy to be like this. I want to be able to go to one place for all my tests and everything and then just go to the hospital when it is time to give birth! Ok, rant over!
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)?
My hubby was first to know, told him right after I got a positive test. He has been SO great and super supportive. We told my sister and my parents on Christmas and then told his parents a few days later. I also told me best friend/coworker. She has two kiddos, so it is nice to be able to have a mommy friend to talk to about this stuff. It is hard for me not to talk about it freely with everyone, but I also want to make sure we are out of the miscarriage risk before I spill the beans to others.
Weeks: 7w6d or 8w0d depending on what app I'm looking at.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): First OB appointment is next week! Hoping to hear the heartbeat!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Excited and nervous for my first appointment. I had a natural MC in October at 8w5d (baby stopped growing at 6w2d) so my appointment is scheduled right around when we found out last time. I had some spotting at 5w and went in for blood work. Thankfully all came back good (progesterone was 24.2 and hcg 11,375). The doc did a 48 hour hcg draw at 4 weeks and I was at 2500 then so I feel like the big increase should put my mind at ease but I'm still nervous and question everything. This pg is definitely different than the last so I'm trying to stay positive. I've had some cramping this week but no bleeding. Yes it's normal but I would really like it to stop. No nausea the last few days but that's been slowly getting better. Just praying for a sticky baby!
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? My DH has been great. He was so supportive through the MC and he's been keeping me upbeat through this pregnancy. All of our immediate family knows and a couple of close friends. I feel like we shared with just enough people that we have felt supported but not overwhelmed. My MIL and step-mom are great as they both have had MCs so it's nice to talk to them. My own mother never had issues so she tries but doesn't know what it is like. That's all! Sorry so long!
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Next appointment is at 8+5 with my OB. Had a good u/s this past Monday at 6+4, but glad my OB said to come in again at 8 weeks. He said he'd take a quick peek again then.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)? My DH and our immediate families at the point. I'm pretty sure one of my good friends knows but we haven't explicitly talked about it, although she did take a shot for me when we were out last weekend.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Just had our 2nd ultrasound Wednesday and got to see baby looking like a baby which was so amazing! Last pregnancy we just saw an empty sac so this was incredible. We go back Jan 28. I'm so glad our doctor is being cautious and having us come in more often.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm still on a high from seeing baby's little arms. I keep staring at the picture. I have so much appreciated everyone's sharing over the past month as I have been lurking. It has helped me to not be so paranoid and enjoy the pregnancy as much as possible.
GTKY: Who's in your support network? Do they know about your pregnancy? Why or why not (if you care to share)?
Our families know and our close friends. I figured I would really need their support if something happened again. MIL put it on FB though which was a bit annoying, thankfully I don't have one anymore so its mostly her friends and family states away that found out. I have only told my teaching neighbor at work. I'm not ready for a bunch of teenagers to know.