2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? NT scan on 4/7. They pushed out my Dr appt to be the same day. I appreciate the convenience but am so anxious for some update with good news.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm surrounded by pregnant people! It makes it hard to keep quiet about our news and is really making me worry how I'll be able to cope if we have another mmc. So, hoping this is our time! I feel like I've had more symptoms this time but who knows! Lol
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Lilacs! They made for a beautiful and fragrant wedding. Love snapdragons too, ever since I was young.
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? announcing so I don't feel like I have to lie all the time about being so sick
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I am so tired of throwing up and feeling so miserable. I don't know how much longer I can take it. On a good note, I am starting to feel a little more connected to the baby. I was really worried because up until a couple days ago I felt very disconnected and have really lacked emotion about the pregnancy. I think it is because I was trying to protect myself after experiencing a loss.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? hydrangeas
Married 08/18/07 BFP 02/15/11 EDD 10/27/11 Born at 35w3d on 09/25/11 BFP 10/13/12 EDD 06/25/13 Born at 37w0d on 06/04/13
1. How far along are you? 10w2d 2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Ultrasound on the 8th 3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Just feel completely different with this pregnancy than I did with my son. Don't have a lot of morning sickness just mainly food adversions. Trying to keep my mind thinking positive and believing everything is ok in there. 4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? I love orchids but never seem to be able to keep them alive!
Yay for all of the ladies with good scans/appointments!
@simcal18 Thanks! I hope it starts to pick up in speed soon, because these last two days have been brutal. My sister's bridal shower is this weekend and out of 72 people invited, only 25 can make it. This is making my mom upset, which is making me upset/stressed. There is Zika in Aruba where her wedding is and so my husband wants to cancel the trip, but I'm holding out hope for new research or something to change. I just can't wait to get to Saturday night. When it rains, it pours, huh?
Well, the afterglow from the good ultrasound Saturday is officially gone. I called the OB yesterday to schedule my NT scan and got a message today about that, plus "oh by the way your TSH level is a bit elevated and we want you to see an endocrinologist." WTF????????? These test results are two weeks old. They are the exact test results that I was asking @mrszoess about last week (about the 2.99 vs. 2.5). If I as a layperson saw that something was potentially off about them when I read them two weeks ago, why am I only getting a call about them now, and why am I only getting a call because I called THEM to schedule an NT scan?
So now I'm super pissed at my OB's office for sitting on this, and I'm super pissed at myself for not calling them back the minute I saw that the test result looked potentially funny. And healthy thyroid function is so important for fetal neural development, so I'm worried my stupid thyroid is either going to cause me to miscarry or has been causing my baby brain damage for the past two weeks while I and my OB's office have just sat on this, and I'm just really, really upset.
DH and I: Early/mid 30s Married 7/15
TTC #1 as of 8/15
BFP 11/21/15 -- MC confirmed 12/1/15 BFP #2 2/18/16
@simcal18 - I have hypothyroid as well. I've been on meds for a couple years. Your levels aren't THAT off, and probably are still close to the normal range, so I don't think it will cause any damage. It's just good to get it taken care of. I know how stressful it is.
*Loss & bfp mentioned*
me 28 (Lean PCOS, hypothyroid) dh 33 TTC #1 since early 2011 May 2011- natural pregnancy (metformin only); m/c @ 9 weeks + D&C July 2011- lap to remove dermoid cyst August 2012-current- 9 rounds of Clomid, 1 cycle of Femara, several cycles of soy isos, 1 IUI, O'd every cycle, BFN August 2014- lap to remove uterine septum. Everything else looking good. Moving onto IVF Feb/March 2016 Just kidding. Natural bfp 1/30/16. 1st beta 2/1 = 110. 2nd beta 2/3 = 332.
First ultrasound 2/19 - one baby with a heart rate of 127! EDD 10/11/2016
@simcal18 Yikes!! That's a long time to sit on test results before talking to you about them. I completely get why you are livid. I'm hoping you can get everything taken care of soon! And hoping everything is okay for you and your little one. You are definitely in my thoughts.
I had blood work and a left a urine sample at my appt last Tuesday but I never got a call from the OB. I just assumed that meant everything was normal. Now I'm thinking I should call to see. What do you guys think?
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
I had blood work and a left a urine sample at my appt last Tuesday but I never got a call from the OB. I just assumed that meant everything was normal. Now I'm thinking I should call to see. What do you guys think?
I'd go with no news is good news. I'm sure they would've called by now if they found anything that needed attention. My blood work came back low in B12 and they called the same day to tell me so I could start supplementing right away.
@MRSCORKER I would probably call, at least just to check on it and get updated on the results. If something is off its good to know sooner to find out the best course of action, and if not then one more thing to add to the good news pile!
edit: unless of course if they told you when to expect to review results or if they'd only call with concerns?
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? NT Scan this Thursday
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Maternity 21 test came back and all is good and normal. We also found out we're having a BOY! Total surprise because everyone thought girl, not that I'm complaining! As long as he's healthy, I'm ecstatic! I also am now able to find the heartbeat on my doppler pretty consistently.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Paperwhites! They smell SO good!
@simcal18 Sorry that happened. My OB's office can be extremely frustrating sometimes. I especially hate that i have to pick from an automated menu to talk to someone and usually get a machine to leave a message.
@mrscorker I would call, even if it's just to ease your mind. I called my doctor's so often in the beginning that they probably recognized my voice before I got to my name.
@MRSCORKER I would call if only for peace of mind. Obviously my experience has no bearing on yours, but I made the assumption that everything was fine with my test results when clearly it wasn't, and now I'm kicking myself that we've lost two weeks for potential treatment. Odds are that everything is just fine, but you'll feel better knowing that for sure.
DH and I: Early/mid 30s Married 7/15
TTC #1 as of 8/15
BFP 11/21/15 -- MC confirmed 12/1/15 BFP #2 2/18/16
Thanks guys. I'm hoping since my levels aren't that off things will likely be fine and we'll just do a small dose of medication to get my numbers within the "recommended" range. It's just super stressful. And on top of things my sinuses are making me feel like absolute total crap and work is super busy and overwhelming, so this has not been my best day. Hoping I will feel better tomorrow and that it will be a better day.
DH and I: Early/mid 30s Married 7/15
TTC #1 as of 8/15
BFP 11/21/15 -- MC confirmed 12/1/15 BFP #2 2/18/16
@simcal18 I don't have any useful advice but I'm so sorry you're going through this stress, and I'll keep you in my prayers! I do hope you are able to use this as an opportunity to push your OB team into more proactive communication.
@MRSCORKER I'm definitely with those who call. My dr's office posts normal results online to their patient portal and calls if there are any issues or confusing things to discuss, but I still call when I get the normal results so they can walk me through and I don't have to turn to Dr. Google, so I would apply the same logic here. Honestly, as I've shared before, maybe I should be more concerned that they think I'm a drama queen, but I am just polite when I call and make it clear I'm not second guessing them, I'm just looking for more info (or sometimes when results haven't posted, just looking for an update) and they are so anti-Dr. Google that they're always like "yes, call us, that's what we're here for!" and very supportive.
Better late than never! It has been a crazy week...
1. How far along are you? 12 weeks, 4 days... so surreal still!
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? I have another appointment Monday and it has been 3 weeks since my last. I am not really sure what to expect at this one. I know I am not scheduled for an ultrasound so maybe they will break out a doppler for the first time?
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: This week is kicking my butt. Work has been super busy and I have been really dragging trying to keep up. My headaches have been more frequent lately, too
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? I really like snapdragons. Being able to open and close them just makes me so happy! What can I say, I am easily amused. Also, tulips are beautiful. My DH just bought me some fresh ones last week as a random gift
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Our appointment tomorrow to finally meet our OB and see when our NT scan will be.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: On the mend from a horrible cold that turned into bronchitis, it's been a long week. But on a positive note, my nausea seems to be subsiding.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Lilies. Every color.
Married 11-11-11 TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year. BFP 02-15-16 with our first IT'S A BOY!!!
I know there was some discussion about prenatal classes on another thread...there is a preparation for childbirth class offered at the hospital where I will deliver. It says to take it around the 7th month allowing for 2-4 weeks between the end of the course and your EDD. There's also a breastfeeding session that I'm interested in and a preparation for med-free birth workshop that I might want to check out before I decide on a birth plan. I kinda want to get all the info out there before I decide how I want to try to give birth. My question is, when do you think is a good time to sign up for these? I don't want the september session to fill up but I'm also hesitant to book too soon because my PGAL brain is telling me it would be a jinx. What do you ladies think?
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
@MRSCORKER - for what it's worth, DH and I took a childbirth class right around 28 weeks last pregnancy and we were the earliest BY FAR. Everyone else was due to give birth within a month. I do wish we had waited a little longer because by the time I went into labor, all the skills we learned in class seemed like a distant memory!
@MRSCORKER - for what it's worth, DH and I took a childbirth class right around 28 weeks last pregnancy and we were the earliest BY FAR. Everyone else was due to give birth within a month. I do wish we had waited a little longer because by the time I went into labor, all the skills we learned in class seemed like a distant memory!
Yeah, I'm definitely planning to do the September option so we'll be 32-36 weeks for the duration of the sessions. I want everything to be fresh in my mind!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? 2nd trimester and not being tired all the time.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Over this past weekend at a family gathering my mother-in-law and sister-in-law insisted on rubbing my stomach. This was a problem with kiddo #1 as well. I don't like people outside of my husband and medical professionals touching me in general (I know that makes me sound like a B, but it's just the way I am) and at 9 weeks, there's nothing to feel there anyway. Just stop.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Stargazer Lilly
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? 2nd trimester and not being tired all the time.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Over this past weekend at a family gathering my mother-in-law and sister-in-law insisted on rubbing my stomach. This was a problem with kiddo #1 as well. I don't like people outside of my husband and medical professionals touching me in general (I know that makes me sound like a B, but it's just the way I am) and at 9 weeks, there's nothing to feel there anyway. Just stop.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Stargazer Lilly
I'm terrified of this! I really like my personal space and the only people I'm comfortable being in it is my H and my niece (now 13 but I practically raised her). SO uncomfortable for you! Also, I'm pretty sure if a random stranger tried to touch my belly (happened to my sister ALL the time) I might slap them.
@mrscorker@kmalls I mentioned this on the weekly randoms thread and know there's been some chatter elsewhere too... I don't really think there's any time that's "too soon" per se, depending on what the class is covering, but for something like Bradley method in particular when it's a 12-week course, I'm finding it hard to juggle the 'perfect' timing.
I did find one local Bradley method teacher who lets you sit in on later courses for free as a refresher closer to your due date if you're not able to sync up the whole class schedule at the right time, so I think I might try to squeeze us in under the wire with her class that starts Sunday (!!) since after this 12-week session, she won't start another until September!
Do you think it's worth a dedicated thread for all these prep class questions at this point, or too early? I don't want to cause trouble with unnecessary threads!
Saw the endocrinologist today and feeling calmer. Thyroid function isn't too far outside of normal ranges -- it's just not where they want it for pregnancy. So a low dose of synthetic hormone and regular level monitoring are in my future, but everything should be okay. Have OB appointment on the 6th and NT scan on the 14th so hopefully both of those will provide further reassurance as well. Can't wait to get to a place where I feel like I can finally breathe and feel confident that this is actually happening . . . my mom keeps pressuring me to tell my siblings and I just don't feel ready yet because I don't want to have to take it back.
DH and I: Early/mid 30s Married 7/15
TTC #1 as of 8/15
BFP 11/21/15 -- MC confirmed 12/1/15 BFP #2 2/18/16
I went a little bonkers and signed up for like every class imaginable last week. I just got so excited, and hey, they're free, so why not! I signed us up for July because that's when the hospital website recommended, but now I'm thinking about moving them out another month or so. You gals bring up some good points about the info being fresh in your mind for the big day.
Unrelated in middle of the convo about classes, but I just have to throw out there that I finally heard the heartbeat today! Doppler came while I was at work so I tried it out as soon as I got home. It took some patience but I've prepared myself to accept that sometimes I just will just not be able to find it, so it definitely was just exciting to find it! That swooshing sound....
Hi everyone! Just joined the board and this is my first PGAL post.
1. How far along are you? 13.2
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? The anatomy US!
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I had my first "I'm not so subtlety judging your pregnancy" encounter at a girls' night Tuesday. It was the friend of one of my good friends and boy, she had some THOUGHTS. "You don't look pregnant enough" and (in regards to my interest in an unmedicated birth or at least exploring the possibility) "Oh hell no. There's a reason I don't live in a third world country." I'm all for everyone doing their own thing but it got a bit awkward.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Lilacs! We had several lilac trees growing on my property growing up and the smell of those drifting in the window during summer is DIVINE.
@MRSCORKER I would take the classes starting around 30 weeks. We took the child birthing, parenting and breastfeeding classes and 2 days after our last class my water broke. I was 36 weeks. Not saying that will happen to you, just my experience. Also, if you and your SO have any knowledge of how to change a diaper and feed a baby, the parenting class may not be worth the money if you need to pay IMO. We took it because it was free, but really got nothing out of ours. Before we left the hospital, the nurses made my husband change a diaper or two and showed us how to bathe the baby. Maybe someone else can chime in on their experience. The other two classes were great. Also, if you decide to breastfeed, take advantage of any services your hospital offers. Mine offered a BFing support group, which I went to a few times and it was extremely helpful.
Thanks @Tara0604! I think we're just gonna do the preparing for childbirth and breastfeeding classes to start. I fully plan to use all available resources and the hospital where the classes are is where I will deliver and they include a full L&D tour and Q&A. I don't think we'll take the parenting class, I kinda figured it would be pretty basic stuff.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
Does anyone know of good classes you can watch online and not have to leave your house or speak with people? Those are like my two least favorite things of all.
Re: PGAL check in **3/28**
TTC#2: BFP: 8-23-15 MMC: 10-29-15
DD 2: 9-15-16
DD 3: 9-16-17
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? NT scan on 4/7. They pushed out my Dr appt to be the same day. I appreciate the convenience but am so anxious for some update with good news.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm surrounded by pregnant people! It makes it hard to keep quiet about our news and is really making me worry how I'll be able to cope if we have another mmc. So, hoping this is our time! I feel like I've had more symptoms this time but who knows! Lol
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Lilacs! They made for a beautiful and fragrant wedding. Love snapdragons too, ever since I was young.
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? announcing so I don't feel like I have to lie all the time about being so sick
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I am so tired of throwing up and feeling so miserable. I don't know how much longer I can take it.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? hydrangeas
Married 08/18/07
BFP 02/15/11 EDD 10/27/11 Born at 35w3d on 09/25/11
BFP 10/13/12 EDD 06/25/13 Born at 37w0d on 06/04/13
BFP 12/11/15 EDD 08/23/16 Early miscarriage
BFP 02/02/16 EDD 10/16/16
10w2d
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
Ultrasound on the 8th
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Just feel completely different with this pregnancy than I did with my son. Don't have a lot of morning sickness just mainly food adversions. Trying to keep my mind thinking positive and believing everything is ok in there.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower?
I love orchids but never seem to be able to keep them alive!
Yay for all of the ladies with good scans/appointments!
@simcal18 Thanks! I hope it starts to pick up in speed soon, because these last two days have been brutal. My sister's bridal shower is this weekend and out of 72 people invited, only 25 can make it. This is making my mom upset, which is making me upset/stressed. There is Zika in Aruba where her wedding is and so my husband wants to cancel the trip, but I'm holding out hope for new research or something to change. I just can't wait to get to Saturday night. When it rains, it pours, huh?
So now I'm super pissed at my OB's office for sitting on this, and I'm super pissed at myself for not calling them back the minute I saw that the test result looked potentially funny. And healthy thyroid function is so important for fetal neural development, so I'm worried my stupid thyroid is either going to cause me to miscarry or has been causing my baby brain damage for the past two weeks while I and my OB's office have just sat on this, and I'm just really, really upset.
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
me 28 (Lean PCOS, hypothyroid)
dh 33
TTC #1 since early 2011
May 2011- natural pregnancy (metformin only); m/c @ 9 weeks + D&C
July 2011- lap to remove dermoid cyst
August 2012-current- 9 rounds of Clomid, 1 cycle of Femara, several cycles of soy isos, 1 IUI, O'd every cycle, BFN
August 2014- lap to remove uterine septum. Everything else looking good.
Moving onto IVF Feb/March 2016 Just kidding. Natural bfp 1/30/16. 1st beta 2/1 = 110. 2nd beta 2/3 = 332.
First ultrasound 2/19 - one baby with a heart rate of 127! EDD 10/11/2016
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
LFAF April Siggy: TV/Movie BFFs
BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016
edit: unless of course if they told you when to expect to review results or if they'd only call with concerns?
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? NT Scan this Thursday
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Maternity 21 test came back and all is good and normal. We also found out we're having a BOY! Total surprise because everyone thought girl, not that I'm complaining! As long as he's healthy, I'm ecstatic! I also am now able to find the heartbeat on my doppler pretty consistently.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Paperwhites! They smell SO good!
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
@mrscorker I would call, even if it's just to ease your mind. I called my doctor's so often in the beginning that they probably recognized my voice before I got to my name.
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
@MRSCORKER I'm definitely with those who call. My dr's office posts normal results online to their patient portal and calls if there are any issues or confusing things to discuss, but I still call when I get the normal results so they can walk me through and I don't have to turn to Dr. Google, so I would apply the same logic here. Honestly, as I've shared before, maybe I should be more concerned that they think I'm a drama queen, but I am just polite when I call and make it clear I'm not second guessing them, I'm just looking for more info (or sometimes when results haven't posted, just looking for an update) and they are so anti-Dr. Google that they're always like "yes, call us, that's what we're here for!" and very supportive.
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Getting out of the first tri. Also, my appt w/ the Midwife on 4/8 and my NT scan on 4/14
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Announced on FB on Easter and we got 123 likes and over 30 comments.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? I absolutely LOVE Gardenias, Jasmine and Freesia (all the super fragrant ones, lol)
1. How far along are you?
12 weeks, 4 days... so surreal still!
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to?
I have another appointment Monday and it has been 3 weeks since my last. I am not really sure what to expect at this one. I know I am not scheduled for an ultrasound so maybe they will break out a doppler for the first time?
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
This week is kicking my butt. Work has been super busy and I have been really dragging trying to keep up. My headaches have been more frequent lately, too
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower?
I really like snapdragons. Being able to open and close them just makes me so happy! What can I say, I am easily amused. Also, tulips are beautiful. My DH just bought me some fresh ones last week as a random gift
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? Our appointment tomorrow to finally meet our OB and see when our NT scan will be.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: On the mend from a horrible cold that turned into bronchitis, it's been a long week. But on a positive note, my nausea seems to be subsiding.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Lilies. Every color.
TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year.
BFP 02-15-16 with our first
IT'S A BOY!!!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
TTC#2: BFP: 8-23-15 MMC: 10-29-15
DD 2: 9-15-16
DD 3: 9-16-17
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? 2nd trimester and not being tired all the time.
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Over this past weekend at a family gathering my mother-in-law and sister-in-law insisted on rubbing my stomach. This was a problem with kiddo #1 as well. I don't like people outside of my husband and medical professionals touching me in general (I know that makes me sound like a B, but it's just the way I am) and at 9 weeks, there's nothing to feel there anyway. Just stop.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Stargazer Lilly
I did find one local Bradley method teacher who lets you sit in on later courses for free as a refresher closer to your due date if you're not able to sync up the whole class schedule at the right time, so I think I might try to squeeze us in under the wire with her class that starts Sunday (!!) since after this 12-week session, she won't start another until September!
Do you think it's worth a dedicated thread for all these prep class questions at this point, or too early? I don't want to cause trouble with unnecessary threads!
Married 7/15
BFP #2 2/18/16
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
LFAF April Siggy: TV/Movie BFFs
BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016
1. How far along are you? 13.2
2. Next milestone you're looking forward to? The anatomy US!
3. Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I had my first "I'm not so subtlety judging your pregnancy" encounter at a girls' night Tuesday. It was the friend of one of my good friends and boy, she had some THOUGHTS. "You don't look pregnant enough" and (in regards to my interest in an unmedicated birth or at least exploring the possibility) "Oh hell no. There's a reason I don't live in a third world country." I'm all for everyone doing their own thing but it got a bit awkward.
4. GTKY: What's your favorite flower? Lilacs! We had several lilac trees growing on my property growing up and the smell of those drifting in the window during summer is DIVINE.
@lindzsers welcome!
Edit: words are hard after bedtime
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16