FTM Weekly Check In (7/3)

khbear · July 2016

Hey guys! Congrats to all the first time mamas out there! This will be a weekly post that I will try to get done on Sunday or Monday every week. So let's start off with some questions! this format is a work in progress, so throw out suggestions if you have any. I'm keeping it short and simple this time around!

How far along are you?

How are you doing?

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?

irishrose54 · July 2016

TW previous loss mentioned below

How far along are you? 4 weeks 6 days

How are you doing? Not great- anxious. After my mc I am reading into everything and am scared every minute. Not sure if this is normal. I go in Tuesday for another beta, which means there is a week between my tests. If I get good news I think I will lighten up a bit. I hope so at least!!

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?
No pregnancy journal for me. I will probably take pictures once a lil bump action starts.

EALasagna45 · July 2016

@irishrose54 I'm sorry for your loss. I totally relate to how you feel. PGAL brain is so real and sometimes makes pregnancy more worrisome than anything. I'm telling myself everyday "I'm happy, and thankful I'm pregnant right now." I'm trying my best to understand and believe that everything is out of my control and to just enjoy living in the now. FX for some awesome betas on Tuesday!

How far along are you? 4 weeks 1 day

How are you doing? I'm doing alright. PGAL brain gets to me every now again but I'm trying to live by the mantra mentioned above. I go in for more betas and an ultrasound on Thursday so I think I'll feel better then.

TW: I've already had my betas run twice and my progesterone was higher at 3 weeks than it was at 7 weeks before my previous loss. I'm taking that as a good sign!

GTKY: I haven't given too much thought about a journal. I would like to but knowing me I'll start it and never complete it.

I will definitely do progression photos though!

coffeeandcookies84 · July 2016

How far along are you? 4 weeks 1 day

How are you doing? Pretty good! A bit more tired throughout the day, but overall good. I'm a bit anxious with how slow time is moving, but I need to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the ride! I waited awhile for this pregnancy

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one? Not sure yet. Haven't really looked into them, but I like the idea of bump pictures once I'm closer to 10-12 weeks

PattersRN · July 2016

****loss mentioned*****

1) 5 weeks exactly

2) I'm okay, dealing with PGAL brain (sounds like a common theme). Though, my loss last cycle was 4 weeks, 6 days....so today was a milestone for me! That actually helped a little. Also, having my betas double this week was a relief. My Dr wants to do a US at 6.5 weeks. I'm nervous for that.

3) I've tossed the idea around, but I'll probably just do belly pics.

irishrose54 · July 2016

@EALasagna45 thank you for your kind words. I am going to try that mantra. I also need to stop using the CB weeks estimator. I think I'm driving myself crazy, especially since I know that the weeks part isn't all that accurate. Glad we all have each other on this board!

irishrose54 · July 2016

@PattersRN that's great to hear about your numbers!! Hoping you continue to get nothing but good news!

khbear · July 2016

How far along are you? 5w 2d

How are you doing? Great! No big symptoms yet besides sore breasts and definite moodiness. Waiting for morning sickness to set in. X)

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?

I don't think so. I do want to do belly pics. I didn't take one for week 4, which obviously there's nothing to see, but I like the idea of continuity. I think I'll have DH take one tomorrow for week 5!

I'm sorry for everyone dealing with PGAL! I can understand that it would be very nerve wracking. I'm honestly anxious too, but I understand I can't relate on this one.

Anyone have suggestions for the form set up?

SandwichLover · July 2016

Thanks for starting this @khbear! I like the form.. Maybe as we get further along a questions line might be good so we can all ask questions/brainstorm together?

How far along are you?
5w tomorrow according to O, 6 weeks 1d according to LMP

How are you doing?

Doing ok. We told my parents today and they were pretty surprised so it was nice. My major symptoms are still sore boobs and being super tired.

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?

Probably not. I am using a bunch of apps though and will probably do belly pics as well. Haven't started yet, maybe this week or next.

dubcompanion · July 2016

@PattersRN Great news about your betas!!

TW - Loss Mentioned

How far along are you? 3 weeks and 5 days

How are you doing? Fine. No real symptoms, but AF isn't even late yet. This is my second pregnancy, with the first ending in a MMC discovered at the 12-week check-up. I'm as ready as I'll ever be emotionally (ergo, barely hanging on by a thread, but I'm hanging!), and the hurdles will be as vast as ever. I did not have morning sickness last time, and I'm actually hoping to have it this time around. It'd provide some sort of reassurance while I wait seemingly forever for the 8-week check-up and then the extremely terrifying 12-week check-up. But, gotta take this day by day. ::breathes out slowly::

Note: I feel like the only PGAL-poster who is not getting betas before and in between appointments. Maybe I should look into that? Thoughts? (ETA: I tested positive on Friday, so I haven't had a chance yet to contact my OB. Perhaps betas could be something I request.)

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? If I'm fortunate, I'll get to second trimester and start bump pics.

EnglishTeacherMama · July 2016

How far along are you?
5 weeks 4 days.

How are you doing?
Anxious, as many above me have also mentioned, due to a previous loss. Also getting more nauseated with every day that passes--mixed blessing. I feel like I wasted today by lying around, but my DH was very sweet and reminded me that it's what I needed and it's okay to rest once in a while. (I'm a fast-paced, can't-sit-still person who can always think of something to be taking care of. Morning All-day sickness is not good for that.)

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?
I don't think so. Definitely not for the first trimester because I just want to get through it safely and not jinx it with a journal. After that, I'll take weekly bump pictures and maybe write a few letters-to-baby or something. It was fun to flip through the journal options in Barnes & Noble though!

Spartanrd4 · July 2016

@dubcompanion I'll probably get a beta at my 6 week appointment when I get all my bloodwork done but my OB didn't recommend I get them earlier than this. I will probably get an earlier ultrasound done though.

dubcompanion · July 2016

@Spartanrd4 Yeah, since I'm not considered high risk at this time, early betas may not be needed. I just wasn't sure if it was something I should advocate for due to my loss. My OB did say he could see me earlier next time, around 7 weeks. I might see then if he can agree to have the second appt earlier than 12 weeks, which would be the most reassuring thing for me with this new pregnancy.

Spartanrd4 · July 2016

Yeah I'm seeing my OB at 9 instead of 12 weeks @dubcompanion....she totally understands how nervous I am which is nice!!

JDMRS · July 2016

@dubcompanion and @Spartanrd4 I'm only doing betas to ease my own mind. Doctor said she doesn't usually do them even after a loss but if it will help me sleep and be less stressed she had no problem with ordering some for me.

dubcompanion · July 2016

@JDMRS @Spartanrd4 You two sound like you've got good docs!

Right now I think I'm okay with trusting my body (MMC was determined to be due to chromosomal issue with the baby). So if that's the case, early betas with my current history wouldn't tell much. Not saying I'm totally zen, just trying to accept I can't do anything preventable outside of normal safe pregnancy habits.

sonrisa21 · July 2016

How far along are you?
I'm 5 weeks and 5 days...EDD March 3rd

How are you doing?
So far, I've had light nausea but no vomiting. Exhaustion kicks in mid-day so I usually take a nap in the afternoon (yay summer break!). Taking off my bra at night is so painful from all the swelling, and I'm pretty sure the pregnancy jump-started my wisdom teeth to grow in so now I have to make a dentist appointment. Still not as bad as I was expecting, although I am very fortunate to not be working yet. Hopefully any morning sickness I end up getting will stop before school starts.

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?
No pregnancy journal but I will eventually start taking pics of my growing bump

librarymom917 · July 2016

1. 3 weeks 5 days according to last AF
2. Still in shock that it happened so quickly. And anxious, hoping my tests turn darker tomorrow that will make me feel better.
3. I'll do a handwritten journal just like I did with my 5 yr old , probably won't do pics for awhile, won't be able to tell until I am for awhile since I'm already overweight

catrb89 · July 2016

How far along are you? 3 weeks, 6 days by possible conception date, 4 weeks, 1 day by LMP. Looking forward to meeting with the doctor so I can get a more definitive idea.

How are you doing? Not bad! Tired, excited, nervous.

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one? I just bought "Expecting You" off Amazon. It looks cute!

ngcsugirl1112 · July 2016

How far along are you? 4w, 1d per my LMP

How are you doing? Okay for the most part...worrying about a lump I found on my breast...they're doing a biopsy on it Friday since we can't do a mammogram with me being pregnant...

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one? I haven't decided yet, but I'll probably just do pictures and add things to the apps I use on my phone

irishrose54 · July 2016

@ngcsugirl1112 I hope it turns out to be okay and that it is nothing of concern. That is a scary thing to go through. thinking of u. Keep us posed. xo.

ngcsugirl1112 · July 2016

Thanks @irishrose54...I'm hoping not as well...I've done my fair share of crying this morning...thankfully my boss is awesome and I can work from home after the procedure Friday...don't really want to sit at my desk with an ice pack shoved down my shirt against my BBs :P Will definitely keep y'all posted

dubcompanion · July 2016

@ngcsugirl1112 I hope it's just something minor like a cyst. So sorry you're having to go through this.

I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts!

mjacks16 · July 2016

@ngcsugirl1112 Best of luck to you that it is something minor!

AFM, I am currently 5 weeks 6 days according to my LMP. I have an ultrasound on Friday, excited for that and praying everything looks good. I'm feeling pretty well and thankfully no morning sickness yet, but I am super tired and I don't seem to be sleeping very well. I'm really restless and wake up a bunch of times during the night.

GTKY: I'm not planning on a journal because - words. I do love to take photos, so I will be documenting everything that way and can't wait to start bump photos.

ngcsugirl1112 · July 2016

Thanks @dubcompanion and @mjacks16 will definitely keep y'all posted

Cats*in*space · July 2016

How far along are you?

5 weeks, 4 days

How are you doing?
Things are OK. My boobs are huge and sensitive- but not as bad as 3rd and 4th weeks. Tired and having trouble sleeping. Bloating has gotten a bit better. The last two weeks were bad- abdomen was huge by the end of the day.

Had some small twinges and cramps for a few days last week. I'm kind of worried that my symptoms are declining (which I'm sure is crazy) but for some reason I'm associating symptoms with things progressing. DH and I aren't really sure when we can celebrate this. DH & I originally found out that i was pregnant when i went to ER for a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst at 10dpo. They had to do some betas to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, so we had to wait a few days to know if we were even really pregnant. We still feel like we're in this limbo zone. So much can happen in the first trimester. I guess it'll feel more real once we have an ultrasound and even more real once the 12 week mark passes.

GTKY: Will you be using a pregnancy journal? Which one?
I didn't even know this was a thing.

khbear · July 2016

@jmn1985 - Gonna be honest, I didn't know they were a thing either. XD I found out about them the day I posted.

Schumerator · July 2016

How far along are you?

3+4! It's still so early so I'm just trying to keep trucking along and hoping everything is going well in there! I'm anxious to call my obgyn next Monday and see when they want me to come in!

How are you doing?

Great! I'm so excited and I told DH right when he got home from work. I tested that morning and it was the faintest line ever but it was blue dye so I didn't trust it. Then I couldn't stop thinking about it so I bought an FRER at lunch and there was definitely a second line! He was so excited when I told him too

We have been discussing how and when to tell people and it's just been really fun!

GTKY:

I didn't think about buying one but now I really want to! I think I'll go to Barnes and Noble this weekend and do that! I don't really do lengthy journaling but I have a "Question a day" book that I write in daily and I really enjoy it!

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