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PGAL Check-in 3/7

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Hope everyone had a good week!

Weeks:

What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

Questions?

GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day"?  (Please tell me we have some Parks and Rec fans here?  If not, it is basically a day where you treat yourself to whatever you want!)

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
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Re: PGAL Check-in 3/7

  • FremdschamenFremdschamen member

    Weeks: 15w1d

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Next midwife app't is the 16th, then ultrasound on the 30th.  Lots of waiting this month!

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:  I think I've been feeling movement this morning! :)

    GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day"?  (Please tell me we have some Parks and Rec fans here?  If not, it is basically a day where you treat yourself to whatever you want!)

    I would sleep in, cross-stitch, go out for brunch, read a book or take a nap (if pregnant), go on a book shopping spree, have dinner (and drinks if not pregnant) with friends, and go to a movie or a play.

    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
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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    Weeks: 17

    What's next? Anatomy scan on March 31.

    Rant/Rave/PositiveVibes: I freaked myself out last night. I've been using my Doppler now that I can find the heartbeat more often (still don't get it every time). Well last night I found three heartbeats (my slow one and two fast ones beating at different rythems). I panicked thinking it was twins. But realty check: there was only one at my 8-week ultrasound. So I assume it's the placenta or the umbilical cord that pulsates with the baby? But it's getting really cool being able to hear all the different things happening in my uterus now! It's really starting to calm my PGAL brain. Although now I've developed this random fear that I'm going to have incompetent cervix or just randomly go into premature labor. I need to stop worrying all the time! I'm just so afraid of losing this baby.

    Questions: What is that second fast heartbeat? The placenta or umbilical cord? Does anyone know? 

    GTKY: I work odd hours and have odd days off. So I don't really get to do much in my current job (hoping to change that soon). So a day of treating myself would be eating something delicious like Ben and Jerrys ice cream and watching an episode of the bachelor. But I do that every week! If I weren't pregnant then the ice cream would be replaced with a glass of pink champagne.
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  • KatienuKatienu member

    Hope everyone had a good week!

    Weeks: 15w5d

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Monthly visit next Wednesday and U/S on 3/25.

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I am loving my bump.  I went through my closet and sorted through my maternity clothes and I finally feel like I can wear them without jinxing the situation. 

    Questions?

    GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day"?  (Please tell me we have some Parks and Rec fans here?  If not, it is basically a day where you treat yourself to whatever you want!)


    There are so many times when I wish for day to myself but when I think what I would do, I have no idea!  I love the idea of getting together with friends and binging on TV.  My nails are in desperate need to a need of a manicure and a nap would feel really good right about now. 

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  • shelbibostonshelbiboston member
    Weeks: 18w2d

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Anatomy scan and halfway mark!

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Kind of irritated with the receptionist at my clinic. She forgot to schedule my anatomy scan for April 5th (I would have already been 22 weeks at that point), but gave me the appointment card for April 5th at 12 o'clock. When I checked the patient portal today, I wasn't scheduled for any appointments so I called and she reschedules me for April 12th at 9:30. I'm irritated because a) the first appointment was going to work out best for both me and my husband, & b) I skipped my 16 week u/s for insurance reasons so waiting until 23w3d on my anatomy scan is going to drive me crazy. 

    Questions?

    GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day"?  (Please tell me we have some Parks and Rec fans here?  If not, it is basically a day where you treat yourself to whatever you want!) I would grab a few friends and go out for brunch, shopping, light hiking, or just do something to get out and enjoy the nice weather we've been having!
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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    @bananers that's exactly what I think it is for me! I have no risk of incompetent cervix that I know of or preterm labor. But since I'm past the miscarriage stage I think my brain just has to worry about the next thing. I also get pain in my vaginal area even after the bacterial imbalance was treated and I still get cramps and a heaviness feeling sometimes. Always scares me!
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  • ramoseecologyramoseecology member
    Weeks:
    17w5d

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
    Anatomy scan on  March 17, really looking forward to it being here! 

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
    @bananers I get nervous during sex now since I get crampy after orgasm-it freaks me out. I orgasm so much easier now which doesn't help. 

    GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day".
    Massage, pedicure, lunch out, hanging with friends watching tv and knitting, a fantastic book, and all the foods with DH. 

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  • gadzooks_3gadzooks_3 member
    Weeks: 18

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Anatomy scan this Friday! They recommend between 18-20 weeks this was the only appointment that worked for both my spouse and i. Excited, but I also was hoping to have it closer to 20 so it would be right between appointments, less time between peaks to worry ;)

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:  feeling flutters, I think!

    Questions?  Anyone else getting periodic panes/cramps or a tenderness  around the belly button? I know it is "normal" but it is also nice to hear I am not alone. OB  says all is good.  

    GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day"?  (Please tell me we have some Parks and Rec fans here?  If not, it is basically a day where you treat yourself to whatever you want!)

    Honestly, it is the last week of the quarter, finals are next week, my writing us behind, the new schedule for next quarter is not out, I have non-stop office hours appointments, stacks of grading, constant emails.... I just want a day and night in some remote cabin without any Internet access, a comfy bed and a lot of non-academic books. 

    Naps and reading FTW!
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  • ramoseecologyramoseecology member
    @liljabee My stomach is on and off tender. I notice it when I'm leaning against a sink getting ready or doing dishes. It's not exactly my skin only and not my actual stomach, just that area. I'm just assuming it's normal, like so many of the weird things/sensations happening to my body.

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  • 1faceinacrowd1faceinacrowd member
    Weeks: 18 weeks today.

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): We have our anatomy scan next Friday, so that's exciting.

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I feel super down today. My daughter turned 5 yesterday and I took her to the dentist, only to find out that she has FOUR cavities. She informed me that, during the weeks with her dad, he doesn't make her brush her teeth every day. He also apparently doesn't make her wear her glasses, or brush her hair. Looks like I'm taking him to court for primary custody, so that should be fun. I've been crying off and on since yesterday about the idea of changing my daughter's entire life/schedule because he can't get his life together.

    And, a little salt on the wound... I responded to a "Graduation" thread in "TTGP" last week (Friday, maybe?) and someone immediately responded to me with something that got removed for TOU violation. Several people commended her for the comment, but I have no idea what she actually said. I know it's just a bunch of internet strangers, and I don't even know what she said, but I'm already super emotional and I really just want to curl up in a ball and cry about it. I've never been well-received on that board because of ONE question I posted back in November about TTC/frequency of intercourse. So. Won't be posting there anymore for a while.

    Questions?

    GTKY:  What would you do for your own personal "Treat Yo'self Day"?  (Please tell me we have some Parks and Rec fans here?  If not, it is basically a day where you treat yourself to whatever you want!)
    AHHH I LOVE Parks and Rec; Leslie Knope is literally me in TV form. Haha. DH and I always say "treat yo'self" whenever debating any type of treat, like a candy bar purchase in the checkout line for example. :smile: 
    If I had a whole Treat Yo'Self Day, I'd probably go get my hair professionally done (color, style, etc.), maybe get my first professional massage, go shopping kid-free, and spend the rest of the day hanging out outside. 
    Me: 25  DH: 28

    Hubby's little boy - my wonderful step-son - born 5/23/10
    BFP#1: 06/2010...my beautiful baby girl born 3/7/2011
    BFP #2: 10/24/15...mc on 10/31/15
    BFP #3: 11/27/15. EDD 8/6/16

    "Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
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  • FremdschamenFremdschamen member
    @1faceinacrowd Sorry you're feeling down!  A shitstorm like that on TTGP would upset me too.  I find that board snarky in the extreme, so I have never posted only lurked.  I totally get that the long-term posters on that board have good reason to be bitter, but it is really unkind to take it out on others.

    Sorry about your ex as well-- that is a rough situation.  Know that you are trying to do what is best for your daughter, and that is what being a parent is all about!

    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
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  • KatienuKatienu member
    @1faceinacrowd. I am sorry that you are down and out. I know it is hard to put those things out of your head. I obsess about stuff like that too. I hope your day gets better.
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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    @1faceinacrowd I was in the TTGP group the same time as you. Those women helped me out a lot through my loss and TTGP again. But I agree that it's scary or hard trying to participate in that group sometimes. I was so afraid of being flammed so I would read everything I wrote several times before I hit post. I think what you were saying that one time was taken out of context. I can see how it rubbed some the wrong way but I never thought you meant it like that. It's hard to get what you want to say across online sometimes. But I never thought you had a malicious intent behind it. After that happened to you I got even more cautious about what I was saying. I have to say that I have relaxed a lot since joining this BMB. I feel like I can express all my fears to all of you no matter how silly they are and instead of being told how silly I am I get support or am told others are feeling the same way. So it is definitely more relaxing over here. I'm sorry you were flammed like that. I would just put it out of your mind and have fun here! And sorry about your ex. That would be really stressful.
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  • 1faceinacrowd1faceinacrowd member
    @Fremdschamen and @Katienu   Thank you guys. I really appreciate it. I try really hard to put myself in others' shoes and understand where they're coming from, but I think some people, on the TTGP page especially, forget that behind every user name, there's an actual PERSON. 
    I also have a deep-seated resentment toward bullies, because my mom does that (she puts people down to make herself feel better) and it drives me crazy. I don't know how putting other people down could possible make them feel good; I always feel like crap if I accidentally hurt someone's feelings.
    Me: 25  DH: 28

    Hubby's little boy - my wonderful step-son - born 5/23/10
    BFP#1: 06/2010...my beautiful baby girl born 3/7/2011
    BFP #2: 10/24/15...mc on 10/31/15
    BFP #3: 11/27/15. EDD 8/6/16

    "Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
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  • 1faceinacrowd1faceinacrowd member
    @JournoGrl23 Yeah, I felt so crappy after that whole thing. I tried really hard to apologize, and to make it better, and I just sort of dug myself deeper and deeper. The worst part was that a lot of people agreed with me, or at least understood that I wasn't being malicious, and they expressed that through private messages rather than having my back within the actual post. I did give/receive a lot of support during my time there as well, but all of that is sort of overshadowed by that one post.
    I truly would never say something with the intention of upsetting or hurting other people, nor would I purposely brag about myself (I'm being completely honest here - I still have trouble distinguishing the different between "bragging" and just stating a fact, because it seems that if the "fact" makes you look good, it's automatically bragging, even if that's not the intention). So it sucks that I'm basically outcast over this. Blahhhh. Hopefully all of those "regulars" have forgotten about it by the next time I'm TTGP.
    *sigh* Oh well. I am with you - I feel 10000% better on the August BMB. The people here seem very genuine. 
    Me: 25  DH: 28

    Hubby's little boy - my wonderful step-son - born 5/23/10
    BFP#1: 06/2010...my beautiful baby girl born 3/7/2011
    BFP #2: 10/24/15...mc on 10/31/15
    BFP #3: 11/27/15. EDD 8/6/16

    "Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
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