PGAL Check In - week of 6/27

musicinmysoul17 · June 2016

This is a weekly thread for those of us who are pregnant after experiencing loss of any stage (chemical, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal) to support one another.

Please introduce your self if this is your first time participating

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)

4. When is your first or next appointment?

5. Rants/raves/whatever

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?

2014poppy · June 2016

Not doing so well. Had very intense cramping last week, light pink spotting yesterday, and still don't feel pregnant. I should be 5 weeks, 3 days according to lmp. Just got bloodwork for hcg and again later in the week. So now I'm waiting...

fourPsinapod · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating) - back again.. 8w5d now

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - intense headaches and nausea

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - today I have a follow up US for some cysts and I'm terrified they will tell me something is wrong. Ugh.

4. When is your first or next appointment? - today in an hour.

5. Rants/raves/whatever - I only want pizza.. all day every day

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? - Just spending time with DH and DD doing something family fun related. We always try to spend our weekends doing special things that DD earns "good girl stickers" for.

fourPsinapod · June 2016

2014poppy said:

Not doing so well. Had very intense cramping last week, light pink spotting yesterday, and still don't feel pregnant. I should be 5 weeks, 3 days according to lmp. Just got bloodwork for hcg and again later in the week. So now I'm waiting...

Praying for you, friend! I hope all is well.

cantalopes24 · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Pretty good, having serious food aversions especially when it comes to actually preparing the food. I am pretty much living off egg sandwiches, ham and cheese hot pockets, and various forms of carbs that my husband is cooking for me. Looking at uncooked food is a no go right now.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Not too bad after our appointment today

4. When is your first or next appointment?: My next OBGYN appt is at the end of July, I've had several and one today

5. Rants/raves/whatever

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?: Yesterday was pretty good. Slept in, read a book, went to the pool, ate dinner on the water with my extended family.

FerForShort · June 2016

@2014poppy thinking about you!

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating)

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)- I throw up every day and riding in the car is awful. Is pregnancy induced motion sickness a thing?. Honestly though, the fatigue is the most debilitating thing. I'm exhausted ALL.THE.TIME. Oh, and my boobs are huge.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)? Ok I guess. I start lovenox injections today and I have the most anxiety about that.

4. When is your first or next appointment? WEDNESDAY! I cannot wait.

5. Rants/raves/whatever: I'm just really not thrilled about these shots. I know I'll get the hang of it and it will be so worth it in the end, but that ish hurts.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Pre-pregnancy it was getting up, walking the dogs, grabbing brunch, taking a nap, heading to a brewery for a few drinks and then dinner. I like to eat. Right now it is just a whole lot of napping.

MrsDramaK · June 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Like crap, which is good because I had basically no symptoms before my loss

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) The closer I get to how far along I was when I found out about my MC the more anxious I get. I MC at around 7 weeks last time and I'm 5+5 now so the stress is real.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Friday, but he wants me to do Betas tomorrow so he has the results when I come in. This will be my third beta.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I got nothing

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Honestly, Netflix, take out and not leaving bed for sure.

annewheeler2 · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating.. This is my first time joining this thread. I had a CP last month and it's been messing with my mind.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) nausea is starting to kick in (5w,1d)

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
I hate that I get scared to use he bathroom. I just need to make it to my first appointment.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
July 16th is my first appointment

5. Rants/raves/whatever
My nausea would start on the first day of our vacation. We're on the way to Moab to hike and camp and the drive is kicking my ass.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
Going to the beach

TarHeelBex · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating)
Just posted my intro today. I've been extremely cautious/superstitious about posting. I'm 5w3d. I'm 34, DH is 36 and we have a DD who turned 5 in March. We've been trying to conceive #2 since Oct 2013 and dealing with secondary infertility (conceived DD in 1st cycle). I had a mc last April.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Very sore boobs, exhaustion, and some minor bloating. I know I still have a long way to go and shouldn't obsess over not having more symptoms, but I do.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
The past week was awful anticipating my u/s this morning. I am at increased risk for ectopic so any twinge in my abdomen I was convinced was a sign of something wrong. U/s this morning showed a sac and yolk which is right on track for EDD.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
Next u/s and appt with RE is next Thursday, 7/7. FX that we see a hb!

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I just feel so consumed by all of this and like an absolute basketcase with the way my emotions and moods are all over the place.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
A day at the beach with DD and DH, out for dinner (because why would I cook on my perfect day?!?), and prepregnancy it would have been getting a sitter so we could go out for drinks with friends (now it's relaxing and in bed by 9).

KyCat · June 2016

@2014poppy FX for good numbers from your bloodwork! Sending you good thoughts.

@fourPsinapod I hope your appointment went well! Let us know.

@MrsDramaK good luck on your Betas, too.

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating)

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) I've been feeling a little bit of queasiness in the afternoon the past few days, but not quite needing to throw up. And my boobs hurt so much.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I'm trying to just be excited, tell myself "Today you are pregnant," all of that, but then at night the anxiety starts to creep in.

4. When is your first or next appointment? My first appointment is July 13. I will be getting an ultrasound then. Hopefully the time passes quickly!

5. Rants/raves/whatever Rave: we are buying a house this week! Our first home! Closing on Thursday.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Sleep in late, have someone cook me breakfast, then spend the day on the beach, grill out for dinner and have friends/family over to sit outside and talk and play music after dinner.

ckis-2 · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating)

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Some pressure and mild cramping. My hips and tailbone have been a little sore for the past week. Also, I've felt like I had a stitch in my side ribs (alternating between left and right) the past couple days. The left side of my left boob occasionally hurts. Weird.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Depends on the hour. Anytime I feel a new/different feeling, I worry it's over. Then I also worry that I don't have many symptoms, and other 5-weekers are puking like crazy.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
Had a blood draw on Friday, and my first OB appt. is 7/5

5. Rants/raves/whatever
Raving about the stone fruit salsa I made last night. It was super tasty, and cooking distracted my anxious mind

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
Waking up to do something active, then eating brunch. Followed by laying by the lake or beach, and more food. And fireworks...because why not?

cinderin · June 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
some nausea, had brown spotting and ended up back at the OB for blood work.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
this weekend, I was very afraid of another m/c. had hcg tested today and it was a good number so now I am more hopeful.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
tomorrow

5. Rants/raves/whatever

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
right now I would like a day to myself to relax and read a book, nap.

marlsssss · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating) - Hi everyone, I had a MC on 4/15/16 at 10 weeks. Currently I'm 5w5d and I'm nervous because I'm not really feeling any symptoms at all.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - Brief periods of nausea

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - Super anxious, I think once I have my first US I will feel much better.

4. When is your first or next appointment? - First appointment is on July 13th.

5. Rants/raves/whatever

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? - Snuggling with my SO watching Grey's Anatomy eating Thai takeout

fourPsinapod · June 2016

KyCat said:

@2014poppy FX for good numbers from your bloodwork! Sending you good thoughts.

@fourPsinapod I hope your appointment went well! Let us know.

@MrsDramaK good luck on your Betas, too.

Things went well! I was there for 3.5 hours bc apparently they were having me do the whole run around today (bloodwork, US, doc, insurance, etc) so that was a little of a surprise. And they took 6 vials of blood from me and I was NOT prepared for that! I should have eaten!

Baby is doing well! I will post a pic later but measuring 9w (I'm 8w5d) with a HB of 169. It was a total relief AND my husband made it!! It was a good day. I was freaking out but it was such a relief to see a little baby waving at me like as to say "I'm still good in here! Hang in there!"

rachoochoo2 · June 2016

. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Mild cramping, exhaustion, and some nausea

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Today not great. I am 5 weeks 5 days and this is exact gestation I lost my baby in April. Anxiety is pretty high today. I just took a test to reassure myself and the test line was darker than the control.
4. When is your first or next appointment?
July 13tg

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I'm trying to meme effort to remain active but I'm exhausted and feel like a limp noodle.
6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
Right now a perfect day would be someone watching my kids so I could rest. It's a nice dream!

Knottie1432834683 · June 2016

Hi Everyone

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating) First time participating this board. I've had two previous miscarriages, one at 5.5 weeks, which was presumed ectopic, and the other around 8 weeks (but stopped growing at 7 weeks). We have been trying to conceive our first child for the past 3.5 years and are doing IVF. I'm currently 8 weeks 6 days pregnant today. Because I'm an IVFer, I've had two ultrasounds already and saw the heartbeat at 6w2d and again at 8w1d. Both times measured one day ahead My next appt is at 10w6d. I also have been spotting on and off since 4weeks, which my IVF doctor is not concerned about, but I am!

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Generally very nauseous and tired, but I haven't gotten physically sick yet. Because I'm feeling nauseous regularly when the nausea wanes or I have a 2 hour period of energy, I worry I'm MC.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Pretty anxious. I basically think I'm MC every day. I also try to tell myself "there is nothing I can do either way" and "day by day" but it only helps a little.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Next appointment is July 12 where I'll be 10w6d.

5. Rants/raves/whatever: I received a birthday gift from a very good friend today and it was a Mommy journal. It was very sweet of her and she obviously gave it with love but I started bawling when I received it in the mail because in my head I'm convinced I'm never going to use it. And I know 100% I should not be, but I was slightly mad because I feel like its too early in the pregnancy to be receiving gifts like that. I know I need to stay more positive and optimistic, but probably the hormones are making me crazy too.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Unfortunately not a lot of things I can do during the pregnancy! I would start the morning with a good strong cup of coffee, go on a 3-4 mile run or attend a spin class. A massage and spa day followed by an excellent glass of wine and dinner with great company. Hopefully in 9 months I can do that! In the meantime, a good nap is great blessing right now

thehappyphotog · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating - We have 4 living children. We had 3 losses last year - the last one was late first tri so I'm really nervous this time around. I'm currently 6w1d.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - nausea all day long, but more intense at night. Really tired. Cooking is so gross right now.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - my motto right now is "faith over fear". I was doing ok until I started spotting a little this week. I have an amazing midwife who is available to me 24/7 via text and is very reassuring. That really helps.

4. When is your first or next appointment? I've seen my midwife 3 times already for bloodwork. We are putting the ultrasound off for awhile. We may do it around 8-10 weeks before we tell our kids.

rmpiszczek · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself: I'm 5 weeks 5 days pregnant today. I have a 2 year old son, and went in for my first appointment at 11.5 weeks in January (second pregnancy) only to find out the baby had no heartbeat. I had no indication of miscarriage, only a fade in pregnancy symptoms (which is normal around 10-11 weeks sometimes). After the loss, I wanted to be pregnant again soooo bad, but now that I am, I am so nervous.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): my boobs are so sensitive but they look super awesome;) and I am super nauseated for most of the day. I haven't puked yet, just major food aversions and maybe a gag here & there.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety): part of my isn't believing that I am pregnant, I think to make the loss easier if I lose this one. I have a lot of guilt too, I should be so happy (and I am!) but I'm having a hard time connecting to the baby. I guess it is still early. I want to start telling people soon. I want to celebrate the life of this baby. The one I lost we never told anyone (other than family) until it was gone. I think this time I want to enjoy this baby while I have it, and I want others to enjoy it with me.

4. When is your first appointment? I haven't scheduled one. I found out my last baby was gone at my first appointment. That baby's heart stopped around 10 weeks. So when I do schedule an appointment, I'll go after that time, in hopes that there will be a heartbeat.

5. Rants/raves/whatever: I told my 2 year old there is a baby in my belly and he says "baby stuck in there!" He's so adorable.

6. GTKY: I love a warm summer day that I get to sleep in until 9 or 10, then go to the lake or river and enjoy the sunshine. If I lived near the ocean, I'd totally be there.

2014poppy · June 2016

Same story here! I have a 2 year old and a missed abortion after 10 weeks. I had no reason to think there was a problem until the ultrasound. It is very very hard to feel any sort of confidence that it will not happen again. I try to remind myself that the chances are low that it would happen again, but I know it's possible and it's just so hard!

Steelerfan78 · June 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) constant nausea (and I hurled for the first time yesterday, so that was fun!), sore boobs, fatigue, and oily hair all of a sudden

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) much better now that I saw a HB at our U/S last week

4. When is your first or next appointment? follow up U/S to hear HB with RE on 7/11

5. Rants/raves/whatever I got nothing

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? being out on the water fishing with H on our boat

Gingersnap · June 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
More energy and less nausea, which I actually don't like because my crazy brain needs symptoms.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
So so. Staying positive and my betas were on point last week so that's reassuring.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
I go for a US on the 6th, I'll be 6+4.

5. Rants/raves/whatever
My DD is so hard lately. Everything is a battle.
I will be alone with her for the next 2 months and I'm not looking forward to it. I'm hoping we can get a good routine going and she will be easier.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
I love to shop and eat, or a cocktail on a lazy river.

luckymamaof5 · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) nauseous, tired, bloated, SUPER emotional.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Of course its always in back of my head that something can go wrong but I have been trying very hard to be happy and relax and its been working for me.

4. When is your first or next appointment? July 7th Nurse apt/ July 11th Ultrasound can't wait seems like forever away!!

5. Rants/raves/whatever My husband and kids got me the cutest baby (neutral) outfit for my Birthday on Sunday! I really think my husband is starting to get excited again!! Makes me smile and relax even more.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? I really enjoy going out on our Pontoon with the family. Packing a lunch and snacks and just enjoying our time on the beach is a perfect day.

stephanoodle · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself:
I am 26, DH and I have been married for almost 5 years and this is my 3rd pregnancy, praying for it to be my second live birth. We have a beautiful red-headed 2 and a half year old and I had a MC last July at 6 weeks. I am almost 9 weeks with this one and feeling very hopeful

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Finally feeling like a human. The morning sickness started right at 5 and a half weeks and turned into hyeremesis gravidarum by 6 weeks, I had to be hospitalized but we finally have it under control with B6 and unisom. Other than that I'm just tired

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
I pretty much have the anxiety under control, this pregnancy feels much more like my first and nothing like the last but I still randomly get very nervous about doctors appointments or going to the bathroom.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
Thursday, I already got to see an ultrasound at the hospital and everything looks good!

5. Rants/raves/whatever
Eh, just trying to get through each day and be happy

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
Any day spent with my family is a good day.

praying for healthy pregnancies for all of you, hugs!

joyful08 · June 2016

Sorry I'm so late to the party

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Still very tired and nauseous

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
eh not good. I go back and forth being convinced that I'm losing another baby and then thinking everything is going to be fine. I wish I could fast forward.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
Tomorrow!!! Finally get my first appointment!

5. Rants/raves/whatever
Tomorrow is also my 4 year wedding anniversary and we are going out of town for a few days. I'm excited!

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
laying on the beach for sure

cinderin · June 2016

just a quick (good!) update:

had my initial appointment today, got to see a bean and a heart beat!

I am still scared, but feeling a little better.

mrslittlemac · June 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) sick, with a capital ICK. The last day or so has shifted from all-day generalized nausea and puking to very specific, instantaneous hit-or-miss reactions to different foods. But I kept down half a burger from DQ!!!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Ish? Maybe? Feeling like scheduling an appointment on my 5 yr wedding anniversary is going to jinx and ruin everything. I'm technically past the gestational age and I have seen the little heartbeat, but my loss was a mmc and I am just stressing right now. But I'll be fine again in an hour.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Next Tuesday, 7/5 for intake with a new OB. Ahhhhhhhhhh!

5. Rants/raves/whatever unghhhhhh. I want to eat and keep all the food and water down. I don't want to have to go through three prenatals in a day just in an effort to keep them down. And they are absolutely DISGUSTING when they come back up. Yuck!

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Honestly just stay in bed with Hubby, have pizza delivered, play some video games and spend time with my critters.

mmg410625 · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating
Hey guys, I'm a 30 year old from Saskatchewan, Canada. I had a missed miscarriage this January( was supposed to be 11 weeks, but measured at 6 with no hb...took the cytotech) after TTC for 2 years! I am now 7+6!

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
My mouth is super watery, boobs sore- not so much this week, and I generally need a nap in the afternoon! I pee all the time!!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
I am crazy anxious....over analyzing my fitbit resting heartrate data! It's decreasing now, which happened with my first. I work in the lab so haven't had any bloodwork for privacy reasons...did secret betas with my first and they looked good, so don't want to stress too much and am not going to do any unless I start spotting!

4. When is your first or next appointment? First and next appointment is July 14

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I hate people that keep asking when I'm going to get pregnant. They don't get that it's not as easy for some. I also hate that there is no clear cut way of knowing if things are definitely going to turn out okay....symptoms/no symptoms etc

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
Perfect day, would be the day that I no longer worry!

michelle7888 · June 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating
I'm 38 and this is the furthest I've been pregnant...7w2d. I've had 3 chemical pregnancies over the past few years via IUIs and IVF. My DH and I gave up and decided to adopt and now have a son who just turned 1 in May. This pregnancy was a complete shock!

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Some moments I feel like I just got off a tilt-a-whirl. My boobs are a bit sore. I'm bloated and I feel like my period is going to start any moment. I turn on the light when I go pee in the middle of the night so I can see if I'm spitting. Although, it sounds like that may not be the car anyways...add to the paranoia
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
some moments I feel great. Other times I feel like I know I'm miscarrying. It's a complete mindf-ck.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
I saw the baby's heartbeat at 5w6d. Next one is 7/6..

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I feel like they should have 2d ultrasound places..not just 3D or 4d. I'd go in all the time.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day?
Before all of this it was a glass of wine outside, however, I'll take holding a baby outside...

CarsAndLove · July 2016

1: I am 27, dh is 29. When we first started dating 5-6 years ago and talked about kids, he said he wanted the first one by the time he was 30. I am due 5 days after his 30th. Miscarried early in week 5 last time. Started with some very light brown discharge about the same time this go around, but so far things seem ok!
2: feeling like crap in general! Lots of nausea, tired, boobs hurt...
3: anxiety is terrible yet...
4: had several appointments this week, dr s's I don't need to come back until 12 weeks now which bothers me
5: RANT! The information from the nurses is always way worse than from my doctor! Nurse called me at work Wednesday and told me to come get a miscarriage lot from her, told me what warrants going to the er, basically that it was a done deal because my numbers increased but didn't double. 13k Friday, 23k Monday, 29k Wednesday. She did say I could come in early for an ultrasound so I did that Wednesday. Measured spot on for the day (5w5d) and the heartbeat was very clear at 98 bpm. Then I met with a nurse before seeing the dr who said the heart beat was low so that's a concern. Dr came in, looked everything over, said she has no worries, that the pregnancy is viable, that everything is ok... Yesterday a nurse called and told me that because the heart beat is "very low" I should still be prepared to miscarry... Wtf?!
6: a day without worrying!!!

catiecatp · July 2016

1. I think I've introduced myself in the past but I can't remember. This is my second pregnancy - I miscarried at 7 weeks starting Christmas Eve.

2. Feeling - exhausted and I have sore boobs. Emotions run amok especially when tired.

3. Today is the day in my last pregnancy that I started bleeding. It is tough today. I hope I don't get too emotional because that is exhausting and I'm already tired.

4. Rant/rave/whatever - so ready to be done with this semester. I administer exams to my students on Monday (I'm in Canada). But then crazy planning of a major international move begins and I'm worried about that too. I just want to sleep and have someone else fix my problems.

5. Quality time with DH - getting out in the sun, maybe going to the zoo, snuggling with the cats

fourPsinapod · July 2016

@catiecatp - hugs!

Tennis11785 · July 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating) Hi! I don't know why it took me so long to find this exists, but I'm so glad it does. Last time I had a MMC. Baby passed sometime in week 6, i found out during week 8.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) My symptoms this time are totally different than the last one, which is weird. Definitely more emotional, have waves of nausea (which I didn't have at all last time). Although last time my boobs were SUPER sore, and they aren't bothering me at all this time around. With both - I'm sooo sleepy!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Super nervous. I'm in my 6th week right now, so it's right when I lost the first baby. I've had weird cramping the past 24-hours. Not painful, just weird, which has me nervous. I just can't wait for my appointment. When I had my betas drawn, the numbers were good (as good as they can be only looking at one set of numbers). The nurse said if they double properly, we should see a heartbeat at my next appointment.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Tuesday morning. So basically, I'm going to be a nervous wreck all weekend.

5. Rants/raves/whatever

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Wake up, do some sort of physical activity (run, spin class), eat pizza, and hang out and laugh with husband/friends.

annewheeler2 · July 2016

how many more days until everyones first appointment? I still have two weeks and I dont know how I'm going to make it

2014poppy · July 2016

Sooo.... I hope other people's anxiety is better than mine. I had blood tests to measure my hcg this week after light spotting and cramping. The numbers looked great. However, I spotted today after a #2. When I say spotted I mean like a drop. The dr and I had decided not to book an early ultrasound because the hcg looks so good. Would you be going back to the dr?

I know that the easy answer is just to go see the dr again if I'm concerned but it's not so easy with my work schedule and I'm already having a lot of appointments due to a separate hand injury. I also don't want to overreact. Thoughts?

Tennis11785 · July 2016

@2014poppy if you're going to worry, it's worth at least calling the doctor and seeing what he/she says. But in my completely uneducated opinion, my guess is you are ok. If there is more blood or its accompanied by severe cramps, then def call the Dr. .

4myrainbow · July 2016

Hi everyone, I'm Amber. I'm a 37yo mom to 5yo DD, 2yo DS, and an angel who passed at 6wks in February 2015. It has been a very difficult year of ttc. I think partly because of AMA and partly because I was so scared of going through another pregnancy with the fear of a loss looming over me. I'm not exactly sure of my edd...but lmp indicates Feb 18. I have my first appointment next week and I'm terrified of everything!! Part of me is even scared that the Dr will say that everything is looking good, like I've been suffering with all of this worry and being scared and sad for over a year for nothing...but I know that even when things look good they don't always turn out that way. So far I've been doing alright, I haven't had morning sickness like I did with DS. But I have been super uncomfortable with extreme bloating, and I feel like I could sleep for a thousand years! My perfect day is a day at the beach with the family, I love watching DD swimming and helping DS build sand castles...DH is there too, of course

I hope everyone here has a safe and healthy pregnancy!

michelle7888 · July 2016

Hi everyone! I'm 38...on the 8th...my husband is 45. We've had 3 CP. After the last one we decided to adopt. Our son just turned 1 in May. Yay! We found out I was pregnant naturally and was SHOCKED to say the least.

Theres a a mystery with this pregnancy...my GP took a blood draw and my beta was 16,000. Went to my obgyn and did a draw it was 24,000. Did an ultrasound and the tech said it was typical because there was a fetal pole and no yolk sack. Measured me at 5w5d and said to come in a week later. I came back and they found a fetal pole, sack and heartbeat and said I was 5w6d. So I had a beta of 24k at 4weeks?!! To confuse me more...my GP sent a letter saying I was 6-8 weeks? I go in Wednesday...hopefully I get some answers.

Madness.

4myrainbow · July 2016

Knottie63676100 said:

1: I am 27, dh is 29. When we first started dating 5-6 years ago and talked about kids, he said he wanted the first one by the time he was 30. I am due 5 days after his 30th. Miscarried early in week 5 last time. Started with some very light brown discharge about the same time this go around, but so far things seem ok!
2: feeling like crap in general! Lots of nausea, tired, boobs hurt...
3: anxiety is terrible yet...
4: had several appointments this week, dr s's I don't need to come back until 12 weeks now which bothers me
5: RANT! The information from the nurses is always way worse than from my doctor! Nurse called me at work Wednesday and told me to come get a miscarriage lot from her, told me what warrants going to the er, basically that it was a done deal because my numbers increased but didn't double. 13k Friday, 23k Monday, 29k Wednesday. She did say I could come in early for an ultrasound so I did that Wednesday. Measured spot on for the day (5w5d) and the heartbeat was very clear at 98 bpm. Then I met with a nurse before seeing the dr who said the heart beat was low so that's a concern. Dr came in, looked everything over, said she has no worries, that the pregnancy is viable, that everything is ok... Yesterday a nurse called and told me that because the heart beat is "very low" I should still be prepared to miscarry... Wtf?!
6: a day without worrying!!!

That's a lot of contradictory information. I'd mention it to your Dr the next time you're in. You shouldn't have to feel like there's something to worry about if there isn't. Good luck!

CarsAndLove · July 2016

I actually emailed the Drs office Friday, and my ob wasn't in but the nurse that got my message had another dr review my chart and they recommended another us for two weeks after the last. I have had some weird stuff going on since Friday night though, so that may get bumped up... Fingers crossed!

bdesterhouse · July 2016

This is a weekly thread for those of us who are pregnant after experiencing loss of any stage (chemical, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal) to support one another.

Please introduce your self if this is your first time participating

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating
my name is Bryana. I am 27 years old. We are currently expecting our rainbow baby. I am seven weeks pregnant. July 2015 we welcomed our sleeping beauty into the world.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) this baby is giving me my first real experience with ms at any time of the day and heart burn.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
We lost Kali at 32 weeks so I don't think my anxiety will kick in any worse than it was with my first two until around that time.

4. When is your first or next appointment?
I have a measurement appt Thursday.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I always regret making commitments to do things for people because I can't seem to say no.

6. GTKY: what is your idea of a perfect day? Laying in bed with junk food watching movies all day with my boys and not feeling guilty or feeling like I wasted my day.

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