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November 2016 Moms
MissAmeliaPond
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TTGP Grads April Check-In
MissAmeliaPond
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Monthly check-in for those of us who were regulars on TTGP while trying to conceive. 
I think we all probably have different ticker change days, so its nice to have one place to catch up sometimes!
How far along are you? EDD?
How's it going?
R/R/Other:
Questions:
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now?
I think we all probably have different ticker change days, so its nice to have one place to catch up sometimes! How far along are you? EDD?
How's it going?
R/R/Other:
Questions:
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now?
Re: TTGP Grads April Check-In
How's it going? It was going pretty smoothly until this week. I feel like once I rolled over to week 8, shit hit the fan. My nausea has been awful all week. I left work early on Monday because of it and was sick that whole day and night. I was sick all yesterday evening as well and I'm starting to feel nauseated again today. I've noticed it hits around lunch and doesn't go away until the next morning. So my only relief is when I'm asleep and then from 6:30am-12pm. Oh well
R/R/Other: Nausea is awful this week. Boobs are still sore but not as painful as they were. Nothing ever sounds good to eat. BUT on a lighter note, our second u/s is on 4/6 so that's exciting. I'm excited to see more than just a little circle blob.
Questions: None at the moment.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? My cravings depend on the day. Monday it was bread. Tuesday it was cucumbers in Italian dressing. Its been Mexican food since Wednesday so I'm hoping H and I will go out for Mexican tonight for date night
RE appt 12/2015
CD3 labs normal | HSG 1/8/16 clear | H's SA excellent
Dx: Unexplained Infertility
February 2016, cycle 16 - cycle #1 with Letrozole 5mg + TI | Progesterone=20.6
BFP 2/24/16 - EDD 11/7/16
It's a girl!
Isla Quinn born 10/29/16 at 38w5d via C/S
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TFAS March 2018
RE consultation 8/2/18
Suprise! BFP 8/8/18 natural cycle | EDD 4/19/19
It's a girl!
Afton Noelle born 4/10/19 at 38w5d via natural VBAC
How's it going? Very nauseous all the time.
R/R/Other: Morning sickness hit so early that I'm worried it's going to get even worse in the next couple of weeks. I don't know how I'll handle it if it does, but I'll find a way.
On the rave side, I've been fairly successful this far at still getting exercise.
Two weeks from today until my first appointment!
Questions: Can't really think of anything right now.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? No cravings. Aversions to what feels like everything. Definitely raw meat though which means I can't cook. I'm eating lots of crackers and prepared/processed food. Not ideal, but my goal is just to get food down and keep it there.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
How's it going? Pretty calm so far. Still not feeling many symptoms. My boobs have been a bit more sore the last few days. Tired and feeling pretty lazy.
R/R/Other: Not much here. Just enjoying the calm before the storm.
Questions: Nope.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? I have been eating like garbage, but I equate that more to my lack of wanting to go through the effort of cooking and cleaning. I cannot be trusted when I leave the house. I always end up buying something bad.
How far along are you? EDD? 7w,6d - Nov 12th
How's it going? Not bad at all. I don't really have many symptoms for which I am very thankful for. Sore boobs but only when I touch them since they're little lol. I'm not experiencing any m/s thankfully but most things I eat never really sit right. I feel like if I eat a lot my stomach feels off and if I eat too little I'm hungry. Trying to find a balance.
R/R/Other: Had my dating scan this past Wednesday and was so relieved to see the baby and a heartbeat. holding on to that till my next apt on the 21st. Life is Good.
Questions: Nothing at the moment.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? Basically what @HeyBooHey said. It's no bueno over here right now lol
How far along are you? EDD? 6w2d Nov 23 - this is based of off LMP see question below.
How's it going? Pretty good my nausea kicked in this last week. It hasn't been bad, but it seems to always be there. I am also really fatigued. Looking back at my first pregnancy (loss) I feel completely different and the lack of things should have been more of a red flag to me.
R/R/Other: it's Friday! We had bagels at work this morning and the weekend is coming!
Questions: for those of you who have had ultrasounds how accurate has your dates been based off of FF? I thought today I was 6w4 based off of FF. Doc marked my dates based of off LMP (6w2), but based off the ultrasound measurement I am (6w1). So that is 3 days behind what I thought. So I looked at FF and I could have Od CD14/15 and when I first tested positive my HCG was only 16 (it was really faint). 4 days after my first positive I had brown tinged CM in the morning. My doc seems to think this was implantation. I'm not worried about my dates since they are right in the ball park and I go in on 4/12 to check again. I was just wondering how accurate FF has been for everyone else.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? Nothing sticks out to me yet. I have been drinking OJ or tomatoe juice in the morning and water all the other times. I seem to only be able to eat a little at a time but often.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019@m6agua mine was exact with tracking on FF but implantation could def be a factor. I "think" I may have had an implantation dip visible in my chart and if that was it I implanted pretty quickly which would maybe explain my dates being so exact.
I'm 7w,6d today and at my dating scan I was 7w,4d which was exactly where I thought I'd be based on tracking O on FF. I wouldn't worry though as your gap isn't a big one
How's it going? I'm exhausted and nauseated, but we got to see our little bean earlier this week and it's beautiful
R/R/Other: Hoping this m/s business ends soon. I need to travel for work and cramming in 14 trips in my 2nd tri will be ridiculous.
Questions: Why can't I add my gifs to my siggy?
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? Like someone else mentioned, raw meat gives me the worst I'm-going-to-puke feeling. So I've only cooked a few times in the last two weeks. I can manage to eat chicken, any fruit/veggie, and bring on the carbs! Drinking lots of water, tea, some coffee, ginger ale and Bai.
How's it going? - Not bad! Nausea on occasion, gas constipation and fatigue are the big ones. The bloat is unreal in the afternoons, I look 20 weeks by the end of the day haha. Bored of modified bed rest but happy the SCH is shrinking.
R/R/Other: I think I pretty much covered it above
Questions: nope
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? - Really friends on the day. Craving salt, fresh fruit/veggies and carbs. Aversion to ground meat (most meat really...)
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
How's it going? It's going for now
R/R/Other: I had my first appointment today, the doctor was concerned my Hcg was a little low at my last appointment, but didn't think it was ectopic. They don't do ultrasounds in office so he sent me for a stat ultrasound at another facility, but results take a day to get to my doctor, so since it's Friday I don't get to hear anything until Monday. Honestly I'm nervous, best case scenario is I'm just not as far along as we thought, worse case scenario I'm losing this baby, but trying to be positive, the doctor said he wasn't worried, so I guess I shouldn't be.
Questions: None that can be answered unless someone has a magic pair of ute goggles.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? Can't eat eggs, which sucks cause I love eggs. I'm eating pretty much everything and drinking nothing but water.
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
*TW/TMI*
How far along are you? EDD? 6+6, EDD is Nov 19
How's it going? Not well... I have terrible PGAL brain. My loss milestone was 4w – 4+3, and because it was a chemical, I feel like all of this actual pregnancy business is uncharted territory, and I’m still terrified of another loss. I’m so upset about the bacterial vaginosis DX, and that I have to take a category B medication for it. I mean, I’m sure it will be okay since my ob/gyn MW prescribed it, but I would rather take as few things as possible in first tri.
R/R/Other: So my weird yellowish CM degraded into orange yesterday and was still orange this morning. I’m not sure if it’s because of the BV, or if it's a sign of impending loss... I’m going to the doctor this afternoon for another scan and I’ll be sure to bring up the orange CM. I also had a couple of rust colored flecks, which definitely makes me think blood. I’m hoping it’s just the infection causing irritation. Hopefully the meds will clear up everything soon. I’m freaking out.
Questions: Has anyone else who has been pregnant before ever had to get treated for BV while KU?
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? I’m having a hard time eating anything… The aversions were really strong the first two weeks, but they’re lessening a little now. I actually had salad for lunch today! I seem to be queasy from breakfast to lunch, and then it gets better by bed time. Still waiting for the other shoe to drop on the m/s… but since I haven’t gotten any m/s yet, it makes me extra nervous about viability. Sigh.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
How far along are you? EDD? 8w3d, ,11/7
How's it going? Going great so far. We've had 2 scans and a heartbeat of 140 at 7w4d. I've had m/s since week 5, so that's getting a little old, but I'm better at managing it now.
R/R/Other: Super happy it's the weekend. Trying to keep my PGAL brain under control until my next scan on 4/14.
Questions: Does anyone else think they have round ligament pain? I started getting slight stabby pains at what I think would be the sides of my uterus yesterday. It definitely doesn't feel like MC cramps, so I'm thinking it's just my uterus growing. It's a weird sensation though and it hits all the time, regardless of whether I'm doing anything active or just sitting around.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? I had an aversion to eggs early on, but I can eat them now. H was kind of waving a pickled egg near my face when we were eating with a friend a few weeks ago and I said "I cannot handle that right now." The friend guessed that I was pregnant, but I didn't confirm.
Craving a root beer float tonight, and I'm going to have one once my root beer gets cold!
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
How far along are you? EDD? 9+1
How's it going? It's going. Trying to not borrow trouble and stay positive. I am having such a hard time with not knowing if everything is ok in there and the fact that my next appointment is in a month is killing me!
R/R/Other: This first trimester biz is hard
Questions: No questions for now
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? I am craving sweet things usually, and food aversions are leftovers and really anything that smells weird or looks weird at dinner time. My go-to is cereal but I've been able to eat most things. I'm drinking mainly water and the occasional glass of cranberry juice here and there.
@MissAmeliaPond so glad everything is looking good! Sorry to hear about the infection, hope it clears up fast!
@kns1988 I think I've been having RLP. Does it feel like kind of a pinching sensation? I get it quite a bit on the L side of where I think my uterus is, it just kinda feels like a pinching/pulling but it isn't a sharp, stabbing or painful feeling really.
@mrsdramak FX for good results on Monday!!
@m6agua I haven't had a dating u/s yet but I'll be interested to see how close it matches up to my FF chart. I have a couple days, like you, where it was iffy... maybe I ovulated later, maybe not. It's relieving to know, though, that the u/s have an accuracy of +/- 5-7 days (thanks @MrsDho11)
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
5w6d, 11/26
How's it going?
Honestly, not too bad. I feel I have no room to complain because some people have such horrible pregnancies, especially early. With that said, I had a dream pregnancy with DS. Very, very minor food aversions and no MS at all. This pregnancy has me with a queasy stomach all day and I'm literally falling asleep in the chair by 8 PM.
R/R/Other: DH took DS out to dinner with his brother and nephew tonight. It was nice because A. I didn't have to make dinner and B. I got to just chill and relax on the couch. He said he'd just bring me home dinner. I assumed he would call and ask what I wanted. He didn't. He brought Arby's. I didn't want Arby's, but felt bad complaining. Whomp Whomp Whomp.
Questions?
For those who've been pregnant before, when did the height of your MS start? I know everyone can be different, but I had nearly none with DS and I'm trying to decide if this queasy stomach will take a downward turn.
GTKY: Honestly, nothing sounds good right now. I have an aversion to everything. The only things that I ca think about without getting gaggy are bland carbs and "water heavy" fruits/veggies like melon or cucumber. I drank water like a camel with DS and I've been getting enough, but slacking from my goal majorly because even water turns my stomach. Honesty, I'm choking down food/water because I have to, not because I want to. Anything sweet and/or greasy is a definite no-no. I had to leave the break room today because a coworker had sausage & pierogies.
@MrsDho11 mine hit early too (which was annoying because my mom refused to believe me saying I've been reading too much on the Internet and to stop since she didn't get it until 8 weeks..). However I'm at 9+4 now and it's mostly gone! Some days I don't feel great but it's sort of like I got it out of the way early!
@MrsDramaK keep us updated on you're results. FX for good news!
@kns1988 I'm getting the weird stabby pinchy feeling too. Usually on one side. But I think it's all good. Grow uterus grow!!
sorry I've been a spook around here lately. The new job paired with the Desire to sleep all the time is making life hard. But I am reading everything! Just not posting as often.
Monthly check-in for those of us who were regulars on TTGP while trying to conceive.
How far along are you? EDD?
9+4. EDD is all over the place. Anytime between November 1-5. We're going with the 3rd.
How's it going?
It's not too bad! My MS has mostly subsided other then a couple waves here and there. My stomach is so hard and I can't suck in anymore I have to watch what I'm wearing. It's definitely not a bump and when I'm bloated (that still happens a lot) it's obvious so I'm either getting fat or my uterus is taking over. other then that. Sore boobs, no sex drive (sorry DH) sleepy. The usual.
R/R/Other:
Not much here! We bought and itty bitty baby penguins jersey for our announcement! Probably get a photo done in a couple of weeks and just send it to friends and family right now. I'm excited! I've been dying to tell a couple of my close friends!
Questions:
Anyone else getting numbness if they lay in certain positions?
last night I fell asleep in a chair and depending on what side I fell asleep on that side of my body (from my hip to my toes) went to sleep. I had to keep wiggling my foot to get it back.
Same thing in bed last night but just my feet and hands mainly.
Weird.
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now?
Aversions : anything made in a crock pot. Anything pork.
Cravings : could be anything. Mostly carbs and deep fried chicken (like chicken fingers) and strawberry sundaes.
Most days eating is hard. Can't find things I want but if I go too long between eating I feel sick. Last night DH wanted to go to the gym after work (before supper) and I hadn't eaten since lunch.. I destroyed a pizza pop before going to the gym. No shame. I'm pregnant!
8w1d. EDD is 11/11
How's it going?
Ok so far. Had a second scan Thursday and baby is still measuring a day ahead and has a heartbeat of 159. I do still have a very large ovarian cyst so the doc is recommending limited physical activity. The cyst should go down when my placenta takes over in week 9. Praying that happens soon otherwise not working out will cause me to be huge by November!
R/R/Other: allergies and occasional nausea have me feeling pretty blah.
Eta: my gas is just...gross. I'm disgusted by myself. How do you have gas on an empty stomach?!
Questions: none!
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now?
The thought of chicken disgusts me so beef, seafood and vegetarian options are keeping me together right now. Really all I want are grilled cheese and soups. Random springtime meal but I think everything else gives me indigestion.
NTNP: May 2015
TTC #1: late August 2015
PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016
BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
NTNP: May 2015
TTC #1: late August 2015
PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016
BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
How's it going? The all day sickness finally arrived a few days ago. It's really hard to toilet patients without gagging. I've been dabbing peppermint oil under my nose to keep all the terrible hospital smells somewhat masked. It's also hard to work a 12 hour shift with not much more than rice cakes and sprite to sustain me. I'm working on finding other things that I don't find disgusting. Today the nausea went away for most of the day and it terrified me, but it came back again later. We'll see how tomorrow goes..
R/R/Other: I finally got my betas! 15700 and 21900 two days apart, which is right on schedule. I can't wait for my ultrasound in a week and a half to get some reassurance. I've been having very mild pelvic cramps the last couple days, which is scary. I'm trying to remind myself that it's probably my uterus growing and things stretching and all that. PGAL brain sucks.
Questions:
GTKY - Any cravings or food aversions? What are you eating and drinking right now? Ugh. Aversions to everything except rice cakes and black olives. I added sunflower seeds yesterday and they are somewhat palatable, and today I discovered ramen. Everything else makes me feel sick just thinking about it. I'm not sure how I'm going to get enough calories. I'm choking down protein shakes but I can't do a lot at once or it makes me feel worse. Drinking lots of sprite and water. I love hate this nausea. Love that I actually have symptoms, hate how it makes me feel and how hard it makes working.
@ShallowSeas Isn't the nausea the worst? Your Monday bread craving made me think about toast. I might try some toast. Also, yay for second ultrasound on Wednesday!
@MrsDho11 I'm amazed you're still getting exercise! My only exercise is walking around at work. Good for you!
@HeyBooHey I hear you on the lazy. The couch and netflix are my best friends.
@TrulyBlessed22 Yay for heartbeat!
@m6agua I've been thinking the same thing about my loss. I feel so gross now and I barely had any symptoms then. As for your question, I haven't had my ultrasound yet but I'm curious to see if how far along I am correlates with my temp increase or my positive OPK a week later. 2 days difference between your ultrasound and FF O date sounds pretty spot on since ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate to the day.
@NordyNM89 I imagine traveling with morning sickness would be awful! Also, what is Bai?
@comealongponds That's awesome that you're craving fruits and veggies! Besides watermelon I can't stand the thought of them. I'm so happy your SCH is shrinking!
@MrsDramaK I hope you get some good news tomorrow!
@MissAmeliaPond Yay! I'm so happy things are looking good! And I second what @comealongponds said, category B is about as safe as you'll get with most medications
@kns1988 I wrote my update yesterday and then added to it today and somehow missed your question. It sounds like we're having the same sort of cramps! Its mostly on the left side for me, but sometimes on the right, and it's really low. There doesn't seem to be anything in particular that makes it come on, it just comes and goes.
@peechykeen17 I agree, trying to stay positive is difficult. This first trimester biz is so stinking hard! I can't believe you have to wait til 20 weeks!
@atcwag Thank goodness for bland food and watermelon...
@kristah2 I've read that you can have an increase in blood volume and lots of swelling in pregnancy and that carpal tunnel is common because the swelling pushes on nerves. Maybe that's whats going on with your legs, and possibly your belly being so big too. You could try cutting back on salt and see if that helps
@Ash9614 Haha. The gas! Seriously! I mean, farts always smell bad, but this is just so offensive. I can't be around myself sometimes.
Married 9/27/14
TTC #1 since 8/15/15
BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16
BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16
November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers
@Zrain - Bai is an all natural, antioxidant infused drink. It has about as much caffeine as a glass of green tea. It's a little pricey, but I got mine at Sam's Club for a good deal. Just something that isn't pop and not carbonated, as carbonation doesn't sit well with me these days.
@Kristah2 - What are pizza pops? I feel like I need these in my life!
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
Married 9/27/14
TTC #1 since 8/15/15
BFP: 1/2/16, EDD 9/13/16 - MMC 2/10/16
BFP: 3/17, EDD 11/23/16
November 2016 April Siggy Challenge - April Showers