PGAL check-in 2/15

PeggyOlsonFTW · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in.

2. How far along are you?

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?

PeggyOlsonFTW · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 6 weeks

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Making it past 7+1. My baby stopped growing at 7+1 during my MMC, but I didn't find out about it until 11+5. So making it past 7+1 will be a small consolation.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I woke up nauseous. Good sign I guess!

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I'm a SAHM, so no "off" days for me. We're still continuing with our regular Monday plans, but DH has the day off which means that I get to go to the grocery store without a toddler! It's almost like a vacation.

MRSCORKER · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 4+1

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Getting past 4+3 which was when I had my CP in November.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Yesterday was when my period would have been due so I was a nervous wreck all day. H was so sweet and planned a whole day of fun activities to keep me distracted.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I don't have off but I decided to work from home because the weather is supposed to be icky. I'm going to try to get through my work ASAP and then do some cooking for the week.

joyful08 · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in.

2. How far along are you?
6 weeks

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
getting through today. Please keep me in your prayers. I have been spotting since Saturday and I am a wreck. It seems to get worse at night when I am sleeping and then be mild during the day. My appointment is on Wednesday thankfully.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I can't believe this is happening again. I have been so excited to make it this far with no spotting and then this happens.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?
DH and I are both off today. We are spending part of the day with my family celebrating my baby sisters 18th birthday.

MRSCORKER · February 2016

@joyful08 FX and T&P for you!

fitlady21 · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 4 weeks, 5 days according to this app. In others I'm 4 weeks and 6 days (I like those better

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3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? First appointment at 7 weeks!

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Nothing in particular. Hoping to have a good productive week.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I get the option of taking today off or working it and using it as a vacation day later. I'm choosing to work since my husband is also working. Trying to use as few days as possible!

anna.oskar · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in.

2. How far along are you?
6w3d is the guess but that could be wrong plus or minus since I was first cycle post mmc

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
This Friday is a big one. I've got a blood draw in the morning and if my quant sits in the happy zone (10,000+ i think) then I might get a happy dating scan. I still won't rest easy until after my nucal scan time.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I just hope I can make it to Friday without driving everyone at work crazy. I'm a "tad" stressed over this

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?
Off? What's that? Science rests for no holiday!

UponAStar16 · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 7+1

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Getting past 7+6 if I have to choose for this week, but really hoping for a good ultrasound next week!

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: The fog of a nasty cold is starting to lift and now back to pregnancy symptoms...guess that's a positive

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I'm off today and hoping to finish decorating the "man cave" (aka my DIY makeover of an outdated room in the basement) I started months ago

kmtz89 · February 2016

2. How far along are you?
6 weeks today

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
I still feel like I'm holding my breath until I'm out of the first trimester. But I am trying to stay focused on "today I am pregnant, and I love this baby"

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Confirmed with friends we're going out for Ethiopian food Saturday which I LOVE. Though initially we were considering going today. So now I'm trying to be patient, haha.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?
Nah, it doesn't snow in Tanzania, except for at the top of the mountain which I get to see sometimes.

PeggyOlsonFTW · February 2016

I'm sorry @joyful08. FX it's nothing!

depineta · February 2016

Thinking of you, @joyful08 . I'm sorry you're going through this.

2. How far along are you? 6 weeks today.

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? My ultrasound on Friday.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I had a scary Saturday that turned out amazing. I was having consistent pain on my right side and the urgent care nurse suggested I go to the ER in case of an ectopic. I was scared out of my mind, but the ultrasound showed a yolk sac in my uterus with a strong heartbeat! We've never heard the heartbeat before so it was just the best.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I have today off and I'm doing nothing but snuggling with my dog and reading.

CTRMommyof4 · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 7 weeks

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? U/S on Wednesday

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: just exhausted of the food aversions and nausea

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? No and no

housewifehobbyist · February 2016

@PeggyOlsonFTW and @MRSCORKER Its nice to see some familiar names on this board!!

1. I just got my BFP Friday at 16dpo, though it was faint and I tested a stark negative the night before. It looks like a late implantation again, which happened in December and ended in a CP. FX for this time.

2. How far along are you? five weeks from LMP

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? If I make it past tomorrow this pregnancy will have stuck longer than my first

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm so extremely crying excited (and slightly terrified) to be pregnant again, and I really hope this one sticks. But I have a trip to Mexico booked for my best friend's wedding next weekend! I have a doctor's appointment Thursday to check my levels, and if all looks good we're canceling due to the Zika threat and I will have to tell my best friend a week before her wedding that I won't be making it. And she will probably be mad and say rude things to me and we'll both get over it eventually but I'm just so anxious about my happy news turning into something negative with someone I love very much.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I'm at work! boo. But I'm going to the Givenchy Beauty Boutique launch party tonight (my friend is a well known makeup artist) and while I'll be skipping the champagne I'm excited for makeup!

Also a question for those who have had a quantitative blood test done, how soon did you find out the results? And was it one test to see where you stood, or multiple tests to see if it was increasing properly?

vanessa11411 · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in.
My name's Vanessa. I had a MC at 6w in May 2015 and a MMC at 6 weeks in October 2015.

2. How far along are you?
I am 7w2d

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
My first appointment in next Monday. We didn't get a chance to catch a heartbeat with my last two pregnancies, I will be very relieved if we make it to that.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I have had the worst nausea since last Wednesday. All day I feel like I'm going to blow chunks but I don't. I have to constantly eat or drink all day. It makes me feel a little bit better when I do.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?

Nope I'm working and one of my co-workers called in sick, so I have to take over his scheduling duties. I hope today is very slow.

2015dee · February 2016

@joyful08 - thoughts and prayers for you. Keep us posted!

@housewifehobbyist - umm, sorry, but if you're friend is rude about something like this, that's just awful!!

2. How far along are you? 6 weeks (I think)

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? My ultrasound on Friday!!!

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I AM EXHAUSTED. I am also really emotional. My little brother died very unexpectedly 4 months ago, and I am sure that I would still be in a lot of pain even if I weren't pregnant. But I feel particularly emotional lately. I start crying and just can't stop. Then I get all worried that my emotions are going to somehow hurt the baby, and my whole mind starts spinning. I start thinking about how I can't handle another loss right now, then I just cry more. I just want some peace&calm!

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? No, unfortunately, I'm at work today.

housewifehobbyist · February 2016

@2015dee I just want to say I am so so sorry about losing your brother, that must be horrible and of course you're still in mourning. My thoughts are with you!

MRSCORKER · February 2016

@2015dee I'm so sorry about your brother. That is so tragic and I can't imagine. I just lost my grandmother a few days before my BFP and it's helping my anxiety over this pregnancy to imagine that my Mom Mom is looking over me and this baby. I know it might sound silly but anything that helps reduce the stress I'm putting on myself is worth it. I'm sure your brother is doing the same. *hugs*

UponAStar16 · February 2016

@joyful08 and @2015dee I'm so sorry you each are having a tough time right now and I hope things start to get better soon! @housewifehobbyist Your friend might be disappointed but she should be able to understand. I hope your levels give you a reason to stay at home celebrating!

CopperBoom86 · February 2016

***Lurking***

@joyful08, @MRSCORKER, @housewifehobbyist - Praying and FX for you, all! It's sucks to see ladies like you, who are so supportive of others, going through this.

krzyriver · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 5 weeks 6 days

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? I have my first ultrasound Wednesday! Very nervous.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm ready to strangle hubby. My stepson got a PS4 and Call of Duty for Christmas. And my husband, who has never cared about video games, is obsessed with it. We've already decided that this is our last pregnancy, regardless of what happens. And a big part of me feels this pregnancy will be fine, but there's still that fear that I will never have a child of my own. But when I talk to him he just says that everything will be OK and then he disappears into the game room. I'm ready to break it.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? Yup, I'm off until Thursday night. My son and I are binge watching From Dusk Till Dawn season 2 today. I got him hooked the other day and he's been begging me to watch the rest of it.

krzyriver · February 2016

@joyful08 Praying everything is OK

artcheese · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 6 weeks and 3 days

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Making it to 7 weeks without MC.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I hate morning sickness

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I work for my self so yes and no. My MIL does and is here helping with DS while I lay in bed because MS is a bitch. DH will be back around his nap time to help the rest of the day.

btsrc5 · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in. Hey, I am btsrc5. I have two DDs (4.5 yrs and 2.5 yrs). I had an early miscarriage in December. EDD is Oct 16, but I most likely will be about 3 weeks early (my babies like to come early). DH and I have been married

2. How far along are you? 5w1d

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Dating u/s on Feb 22. Praying for a heart beat.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
So thankful that I am not super sick yet, like I was with my first two.
DH told me the other day that he wasn't excited to tell anyone bc he thinks everyone will think we are crazy for having 3. It made me sad.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I worked today. We have a few inches of snow here, so I went out with my oldest DR for a bit to play.

btsrc5 · February 2016

@joyful08 lots of t&p. Sending you big hugs

2015dee · February 2016

Thanks everyone for the support with my brother. That helped me feel better. I can't help but think he had some sort of role in our surprise BFP that we got the day we were supposed to start the IVF process. That brings me some comfort, but dang....these pregnancy hormones are rough (but I am SO happy to have them!).

@MRSCORKER - t&p to you on the loss of your grandma.

SuperKristy85 · February 2016

@joyful08 I'm sorry, fx all goes well!

@housewifelobbyist one blood test wont tell you much, you need at least two. I got the results of mine back the next day. My doctor wouldn't rush them because she said it wouldn't change any results and we still have to wait 2 days for the follow up test.

@2015dee I'm so sorry about your brother

2. How far along are you? 5w5d
3. Next milestone you're looking forward to. I have a f/u ultrasound on weds. I went in last weds for some light spotting and they weren't able to see anything so I'm hoping for some progress. My HCG levels have been doubling as they should so I'm hopeful but still nervous

4. rant/rave/positive vibes: my boobs are a little sore but otherwise I still don't have any symptoms. I may regret this later but I really just want some morning sickness,

5. GTKY do you have today off: No I started a new position at work today but my new boss was off so aside from setting up my new desk and cell phone I didnt have too much to do.

queen_frostine · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in.

2. How far along are you?
5 weeks 4 days

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
Ultimately I'm looking for that first ultrasound (March 11) because I found out about my previous loss at ours, so if I get to actually see a baby it'll be brand new and reassuring. However, if I could start feeling some sickness (maybe week 6?) which I did not feel on my last pregnancy, I would feel reassured.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Took my third pregnancy test today (and the last I plan to use, even though I have another three-pack still). The lines have been getting darker - this one is as dark as the control line, so that's something, right?

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?
No, although a lot of my students apparently took off. I did make french toast for supper and it was NUMBLY!

krzyriver · February 2016

@RainMira9e I took another two pregnancy tests the other day to curb the anxiety. Lol. When I saw how dark the line was (and how faint the control line was) I felt A LOT better. I have one more FRER and about 15 more Wondofos. I might need to give them away to keep myself from wasting them all.

strickland8052 · February 2016

1. Introduce yourself if this is your first PGAL check in.

I *think* I'm ready to join here. Some of you already know me from TTGP and TTCAL boards. My husband and I have been married almost 3 years. We got a BFP on our first month trying in November, but lost it at 5 weeks. So glad to be KU again so soon, but I'm trying not to get too excited about it.

2. How far along are you? 6 w, 1 d

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? I'm trying to focus on the present and not look forward to the future. However, secretly, deep in my heart, I am so pumped for my first ultrasound at 8 w.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I look 5 months pregnant... crazy bloating! Aside from that, I'm struggling to know what to do/how to feel in this weird PGAL stage of life. I've made it a week past my loss and had some great betas, but I don't want to let myself get too excited. I was so completely crushed with the first loss that I want to guard my heart. At the same time, I feel kinda guilty for not being as excited about this one. How do you guys feel about this? Do you allow yourself to get excited or try to block it off emotionally? DH and I are basically pretending like I'm not even KU (aside from taking care of myself of course!) We just don't talk about it at all.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I have to work all week. Nothing fun!

westcoastfoodie · February 2016

I'M STILL HERE!

2. How far along are you? 7+1

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? I have my first Dr. appt today, but she doesn't do the ultra sound there, so I'll have it next week. I just want to see the heartbeat already and then I'll feel a little better.

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I got my 3rd set of HCG results and my doubling time was 4.1 days, which freaks me out. The results from the day before were fine, and if I look at an average of the week, my doubling time was 3.1 which is normal for this week range. My doctor hasn't said anything, so I'm thinking I'm ok. We'll see today.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? Today I work, but I was off yesterday (I'm off every sun/mon) and did NOTHING. I slept and puked all day. I'm ok with that as long as it gets me a healthy baby in the end.

Tara0604 · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 7 weeks 3 days-ish

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? my next appointment on wednesday

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: i have mild symptoms and crave bread, sauce and cheese... so yea, i'm not gonna complain about those.

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun? I'm off for the week for mid-winter recess (I'm a teacher), but i'm not "off" bc i'm a mom of a toddler. I give SAHM so much respect and credit. My son and I went through about 8 different activities in 2 hours.. he is exhausting. (But in a good way of course

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ejmo68 · February 2016

2. How far along are you? 7w 3d

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Tomorrow...going into my first appt. They will probably do an U/S so I am just hoping for a beautiful baby and fluttering heartbeat...then I just hope to have a heartbeat at my 12 week appt (that is when I found out I had a MC last time).

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Feeling really good still tired and my nipples are on fire but other than that feeling a lot better than week 6 which was rough!

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?
I am a little late to the party but yes I did have Monday off and I didn't do anything fun. I just relaxed and watched Gilmore Girl reruns.

UponAStar16 · February 2016

I just had a couple brief, sharp abdominal pains this afternoon and left work early in a rush before I would notice any other signs that something was wrong..my last mc I didn't have any symptoms so I was convinced that's what I would get to answer my pleas for this time things being "different"....no bleeding or anything now that I checked but, I really can't believe how shocked I am that I panicked at this. It's like symptom-checking for symptoms I never even had when I did have a mc! Feeling a little crazy today

purelex · February 2016

2. How far along are you?
6 weeks, 3 days

3. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
The 8 week mark where I will be past my previous losses!

4. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I had my first ultrasound on Monday and it went fabulously. Measuring on time (I didn't with the last 2) and had a solid heart rate of 122 bpm. Yay!!

5. GTKY: Do you have today off? Doing anything fun?
I did have Monday off and I had my u/s which was pretty much the highlight. After that, DH and I just chilled and I took a glorious afternoon nap!

purelex · February 2016

@UponAStar16, I think it's natural to be a bit crazy and worried about another loss. Just try to stay positive!

@joyful08, my thoughts are with you. FXed everything turns out ok at your appointment tomorrow.

joyful08 · February 2016

Thank you so much ladies for your thoughts and prayers. DH took me to the ER Monday night after the spotting became bright red and I had some cramps and intense burning feeling and pressure. The er wouldn't let me see the ultrasound when they did it but they called it a "threatened miscarriage" but said my hcg levels seemed to match how far along I should be and they told me to rest.

Today was my first doctors appointment and the spotting was still there but not bright red anymore. We saw baby and babies heartbeat and were reassured that everything looked good and bleeding can sometimes happen. I am so relieved that we saw the heartbeat. Little dumpling is measuring right at 6w 2days. Hopefully the spotting will continue to taper off. Thank you all!

MRSCORKER · February 2016

Great news @joyful08!!! So happy to hear!

UponAStar16 · February 2016

So good to hear @joyful08!

purelex · February 2016

Awesome news, @joyful08! Yay!

krzyriver · February 2016

@joyful08 So glad to hear everything is alright! I had some cramping and spotting the last few days too. Hubby wanted to rush me to the ER but I just couldn't stand the thought of it. Guess we all just have to remember that some pressure and bleeding comes with the territory.

krzyriver · February 2016

Well I had my first ultrasound today. I've been cramping and spotting the last few days, so I spent the whole morning crying because I just assumed I was going to get bad news. But the first thing she said was "Well there's the heartbeat!"

Baby measured up with my LMP (2 days ahead of my count that was based on my O date) so doc put my EDD as Oct 9th. Amazing how two days makes me feel like I'm suddenly so much farther along. Lol. But I'm going back next Wednesday for another ultrasound and to confirm. Heart rate was 115 BPM.

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