PGAL Check In! week of 7/18

musicinmysoul17 · 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

Good of luck to those of us with appointments this week!

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

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)

4. When is your next appointment?

5. Rants/raves/whatever

6. If you could have a super power what would it be?

MrsDramaK · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) I feel like crap. Nauseated, Tired, Pregnant, I know they are all good signs, but they are taking their toll.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) My boobs aren't as sore as they were a week ago so that's making me anxious. Any symptom dissipating is just a huge anxiety trigger.

4. When is your next appointment? I have an US Friday at 9w+3d Hopefully it's good news.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I got nothing, I keep hoping I'll feel better the further along I get, but the anxiety is real and doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? I'd want to read minds, I get a lot of anxiety about what people are thinking about me so knowing would be half the battle.

Steelerfan78 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Nausea that starts in the afternoon and lasts through the evening, boobs are still sore, and still have insane fatigue

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Still doing pretty good. I think having all of these symptoms and hearing the HB on US has helped tremendously.

4. When is your next appointment? Tomorrow is my first appointment with my OB after being released from my RE.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I'm having a hard time not feeling bad about feeling miserable. I know I should be happy and grateful to be KU, but the nausea and fatigue are just so hard sometimes.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Teleportation. I would love to be able to just go anywhere with a thought and not have to actually travel.

cantalopes24 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Bloat has gone way down and I can wear all my clothes again.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) We have an ultrasound next tuesday and our genetics counseling appointment and I am nervous about the ultrasound

4. When is your next appointment? Next tuesday we are doing the NT scan, genetics counseling, and MFM. Thursday is my next OB appointment

5. Rants/raves/whatever I am sooooo over being tired. My husband leaves tonight for a business trip and won't be back until Friday and I don't know how I'm going to get through dinner with the kids without falling asleep before they're done eating. He's been getting up with them in the morning so I have to get up an hour earlier now.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Telekinesis so I never have to get up for stuff I hate. Oh dishwashers clean, now it's empty.

Gingersnap · July 2016

I'm 8w.
I'll have a really good symptom free day, get worried, then spend the next day puking or trying not too. My H gets all excited when I puke because he's convinced it's "a good sign".
I have an OB visit tomorrow, then a U/S on Wednesday. Nervously excited for both.
Super power: I would love to fly. Although I'm terrified of heights so IDK how that would work...

catiecatp · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - MS is kicking in some days - not to the point of vomiting, but to the point that I don't want to eat but know I need to because it will likely help. My boobs are also bigger and more sore. Still tired - oh and I get cold while sleeping - so extra blankets to start - then I am to warm... then too cold...

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - it comes and goes - right now I think I'm anxious about how hopeful I am. I know that things are likely to be just fine - but the odds were the same in December and it didn't work out. And I know several women from the boards who have had RPL. I guess that is a problem with TTCAL boards - we see a greater proportion of RPL than the general population has.

4. When is your next appointment? I've got a prenatal physical next week on the 28th and then an ultrasound (nuchal translucency) on August 2nd (yep, delaying the big move for the kid - that way both of these are free because they'll be done while we're still in Canada)

5. Rants/raves/whatever - I've got several moving ones but we'll go with saying goodbye to people. I've got 3 lunches to go out to in the next 2 weeks and I'm dreading all of them - I'm an introvert and want to sleep and stay at home right now. I know I'll miss each of these people so I'll go - and I need to remember I'll have a LOT of alone time in August (I'll be working but I won't really know many people down in San Antonio and even DH won't be there until the first week of September). Just me and the cats. Speaking of crap I'm worried about - I'm terrified that something will happen while I'm down there alone.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? I think some sort of emotional soothing power would be nice. Teleportation would be my second choice - especially because it would help with the upcoming move - plus I'd have so much more time to sleep if I didn't have to plan travel time...

annewheeler2 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
pretty good. Just really tired all the time
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
a lot better since I saw the heartbeat.

4. When is your next appointment?
August 11th

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I'm having a girls day today with my cousin and in so excited to just relax for a few hours without a clingy toddler
6. If you could have a super power what would it be?
be able to be invisible. I always wish I could be a fly on a wall when someone is having an important talk so being invisible would help.

rachoochoo2 · July 2016

I'm feeling so damned exhausted all the time. I can't wait until my kids are in school this fall so I can nap with my toddler. After seeing my baby last week I feel much better about the outcome of this pregnancy. My next appt isn't until August 11th. I have always thought if I could choose a super power it would be flying.

Tennis11785 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Pretty meh. Trying to remember that it's a good sign. But man, I'd love to get one good night's worth of sleep and not be tired all day long.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I think the symptoms are helping with anxiety. It's like a reminder to myself that things are going ok

4. When is your next appointment? In about an hour!! Just an U/S to make sure all is progressing.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I'm having such a hard time concentrating on anything. Ugh.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Definitely teleportation. We don't live near either side of our families and have a lot of friends across the U.S. I'd really like to be able to just seem them whenever I want.

Jlk2016 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
-sick as shit! Constipated as all hell! My boobs are ginormous and hurt so bad! Massive insomnia which leads to pure exhaustion!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
-I have my first OB appointment July 26 along with another US. I'm just praying that this baby is still growing and healthy and that little heart is beating like crazy. I'm not sure I can fully relax until I see my doctor for reassurance. I hate it. I absolutely HATE that I can't find it in me to just relax and enjoy my last pregnancy!

4. When is your next appointment?
-July 26

5. Rants/raves/whatever
-this constipation is seriously killing me! I NEED TO POOP! Not only is it incredibly uncomfortable, but it also is making me look like about 6 months pregnant!

6. If you could have a super power what would it be?
- I think I would be invisible. I feel like that gives you free reign to so many things! Lol!

Tennis11785 · July 2016

Tennis11785 said:

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Pretty meh. Trying to remember that it's a good sign. But man, I'd love to get one good night's worth of sleep and not be tired all day long.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I think the symptoms are helping with anxiety. It's like a reminder to myself that things are going ok

4. When is your next appointment? In about an hour!! Just an U/S to make sure all is progressing.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I'm having such a hard time concentrating on anything. Ugh.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Definitely teleportation. We don't live near either side of our families and have a lot of friends across the U.S. I'd really like to be able to just seem them whenever I want.

Can I quote myself? Oh well, just did.

Just came home from my appointment. Not only did we have a good heatbeat (176), but the baby is actually measuring ahead by 6 days! That's almost a whole week! I think I might be lucky this time around.

luckymamaof5 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) nauseous, tired, Metallic taste in my mouth..

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Since U/S I have been feeling good.

4. When is your next appointment? August 22nd

5. Rants/raves/whatever I had an Appointment for July 27th but had to reschedule. When receptionist gave me dates they were like two weeks out right when our family is leaving for Vacation. So I said that won't work.. She then went out another two weeks.. so now I'm waiting over a month for my 1st OB visit!! Doesn't this seem very odd unless they are super over booked? I will be almost 13 weeks before I see a Dr. I am just hoping I'm not going to miss any important testing on top of the fact that I'm high risk.?? Very frustrating almost thinking I should look for new OB office. ??

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Teleportation so I could visit my sisters out of state anytime I want.

fourPsinapod · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - nausea finally subsided for real this time. Headaches aren't so bad anymore either. Everything is starting to calm down a little.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - loss of symptoms freaks me out a bit but I know it's normal. I've been using my Doppler every once in a while for some reassurance.

4. When is your next appointment? - the 27th.

5. Rants/raves/whatever - I got a job offer which means good insurance again! Woo hoo! DHs plan is high deductible and would have cost us over 4 times as much!

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? - the power to control time.

CoonMom · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) TIRED!, Nausea comes and goes, Boobs hurt, Constipated

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise). I'm actually more relaxed than I should probably be.

4. When is your next appointment? Aug 10th...which would have been my EDD for my first BFP. I don't know what I was thinking.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I had an apt last Friday at 9 weeks. I thought we'd hear the HB but doctor didn't even check for one:(

I'm trying to talk DH into a stand alone ultrasound at a walk in place. I just don't like the idea of not seeing him/her before our 20 week A/S. (We had a very early week U/S and saw the sac but I want to see him/her so badly).

MrsDramaK I agree with you on reading minds for the same reason.

ckis-2 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - Feeling like maybe I pulled some sort of ab muscle after a light workout yesterday. Was having food aversions and super tired last week, but both those things have subsided over the past two days....which....

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - ...makes me very worried. Feeling totally normal makes me scared.

4. When is your next appointment? - August 8 (3 weeks away). I asked my dr if they ever do any in-between checks because someone like me is anxious post-mc....and she gave a "well, I'm very busy, but could try to squeeze you in for an ultrasound if you need it".

5. Rants/raves/whatever - I'm trying to decide whether or not to take my doc up on that reluctant offer. Anyone else have opinions. I was thinking that if I keep having the symptom drop off over the next couple days, I might.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? - teleportation!

MrsDramaK · July 2016

@ckis I say take her up on the offer reluctant or not. Because of my MC my doctor did a 7 week US, he's doing a 9 week ultrasound and he'll order a 13 week ultrasound. I also had blood work weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6, and an office visit week 6, as well as one week 10. After the 13 week ultrasound he'll see me every month like usual, but he wants to make sure I get through the first trimester with my sanity and our LO in tact.

cinderin · July 2016

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

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) nausea mostly. everything smells.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) not much better. hopeful but having a hard time.

4. When is your next appointment? blood draw Thursday and u/s first week of august.

5. Rants/raves/whatever wish I could find the baby's heart rate on the doppler.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? I would like to fly. like superman.

Partyof6? · July 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first participating). I am 38 and pregnant with a surprise 4th. My twins were IVF and I have had two losses around 8 weeks from chromosomal abnormalities. We had just lost a baby in March after getting adjusted to the idea, and well, here we are again. 8w5d

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms). Today I feel more normal which is of course making me worry. Nausea has been pretty consistent, especially if I let myself get hungry.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) See above. I don't have an ultrasound for another 2.5 weeks, I remind myself it's because the doctor isn't worried and everything looks good. I am considering getting a fetal Doppler monitor.

4. When is your next appointment? 2 weeks from Friday for my NT scan.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I know why we aren't telling the older kids yet, but I really want to tell them!

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? It's probably more like magic, but being able to like snap my fingers and get things done would be awesome. Who needs flying if laundry can all be put away by snapping your fingers?

mmg410625 · July 2016

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

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) tired! Achey boobs, and the odd pinchy feeling in my uterus. Was pretty constant one day but has subsided for now!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) crazy anxious...always wondering if the aches and pains are normal or not...as long as there's no blood I think I can keep my sanity in check!

4. When is your next appointment? Haven't scheduled my next ob appt yet, she's on holidays till the 18th. But have my first US at 12 weeks next Tuesday so will have more answers then!

5. Rants/raves/whatever ...I can tell that my coworkers suspect I'm pregnant but no one has had the guts to ask directly yet!

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Hmm... everyone's idea of teleportation sounds good...mind reading might be okay too!

rmpiszczek · July 2016

Symptoms: well. On Friday I threw up in front of 4 of my coworkers. Only 1 of them knew I am pregnant. Now I'm sure everybody knows. How embarrassing. But the nausea isn't backing down. I usually throw up every morning (I drink a big glass of water first thing. It doesn't taste so bad coming back up), then I'm nauseated most of the day. I was hardly nauseous with my loss. I wanted to be sick this time.

anxiety: not so bad. But this weekend is my Angel Baby's due date. All I wanted was to be pregnant on the due date. Now, I just cry. I'm so emotional. I guess we can add that to the symptom list. Next week I would have been holding a brand new baby.

Next appointment: July 29th I meet with the nurse to start my OB chart. Then August 11 I see the doc. I'll be 12 weeks. That's when I had my first appointment with my angel baby. That's when we discovered the missed miscarriage. If there is a heartbeat at my first appointment, I will cry. Those big ugly tears of relief. I just hope they wait until the end to check.

Rant: yesterday I was SO HUNGRY ALL DAY LONG. I couldn't get enough food in my belly. Until I made the MOST AMAZING enchilada soup! Oh my gosh. I ate 2 large bowls. The best part is, I had enough leftover for 3 more meals! I'm gonna need to make more of that.

Super power: uhh, I don't know about anyone else, but it would be pretty awesome to just be able to sprout another arm or two every once in awhile.

cinderin · July 2016

quick update:

due to brown spotting, I had an u/s yesterday and all looks ok.

going ahead with dna testing, blood draw tomorrow and about a week for results.

anyone else doing the dna testing on the baby by taking the mom's blood? when are you doing it?

SquirrelGiggles83 · July 2016

2) Symptoms: I've been feeling pretty OK. The nausea feeling when I need to eat has been mostly replaced by actually feeling hungry. Though, I feel hungry even when I'm full. Also, I miss popping regularly - and good gracious the gas (ugh)! Weirdly though, I can feel absolutely fine and then WHAM I need to sit/lay/eat/drink/something or feel like major crap. It will be interesting to see how that works for me when I go back to work next week. Oh - and headaches, daily headaches.

3) Anxiety: Most of the time I'm OK, but I get these major waves of anxiety still. I think I'll feel better when I'm showing a little and/or can feel the baby move - At 12 weeks today, hopefully the BUMP isn't too far in the distance.

4) Next Appt: Friday - monthly OB and Doppler check. If all is A-OK we will be "officially" announcing next week.

5) Rants: $$$ (ugh - so much wanted to do at the end of my vacation and money is just not my friend right now
Raves: That moment when you make the perfect thing to satisfy a craving and it's just a minute of heaven. Lol
Whatever: My body - I worked so hard to get into "decent shape" and build some muscle and tone over the past couple of years. Though I'm so happy to be pregnant, it's hard to see the work melt away and always kind of look like I ate too many tacos.

6) Powers: The power to be in multiple places at once, and be all there in knowing what I was doing, remembering the events, etc.

mrslittlemac · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Still super sick. I ran out of zofran yesterday so today I have been hunkered next to the toilet since I got out of bed. I'm also suuuuper tired and sore and everything smells soo strong.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): I am actually okay. Calm, relaxed, letting the little one do its thing. Had a really good second ultrasound day before yesterday where it "caught up" on a couple days of growth. Yay!

4. When is your next appointment? I don't even remember, sometime next month.

5. Rants/raves/whatever: Kinda grumpy at my dad actually. Sent him some U/S pictures and haven't heard anything back. It's been 48 hours and he has definitely received them (within an hour of me sending!). I was at least expecting a snarky comment or something.

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? Shape shifting! I would love to be a hawk flying over the mountains or a dolphin in the ocean or whatever I might need in the moment.

@cinderin I opted for both the Panorama and Horizon tests! It was worth it for both peace of mind and because I'm sort of a genetics junkie. Won't get the results in for another couple of weeks though. Be prepared for them to take quite a bit of blood and they also have to use a larger straight needle.

becks13-2 · July 2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Eh, I'm not too bad pregnancy symptom wise. My cold has kind of overridden any morning sickness I was having. I'm not eating that great though... like I'm not having food aversions per say, I'm just really not that into food and I have to force myself to eat something because it's not just about me anymore.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Not too bad interestingly. I'll probably flip out a little more next week when I get closer to my first ultra sound.

4. When is your next appointment? I have my first meeting with a midwife on July 26th. I'm hoping it goes well

5. Rants/raves/whatever: My boss really made me want to scream at her today. I have a cold, and have had for about a week... so I still sound like s*** and I'm coughing like crazy, but I go into work like a trooper anyway. This morning as I was grabbing some papers to check off inventory she looks over to me and snidely remarks, "so are you EVER going to get better?" I told her probably not for a while because I can't take really effective medicine under 12 weeks. I REALLY had to hold back my tongue from snapping, "I would get better faster if I wasn't guilt tripped out of staying home and resting."

6. If you could have a super power what would it be? I'm super neurotic, so I would have to go with the ability to read people's minds. I like to convince myself it's to reassure myself that people around me aren't always thinking negatively of me.

FreshBakedBrownies · July 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first participating) I've been reluctant to post an introduction too soon & then have another loss. That's how my messed up head thinks! DH and I have unexplained IF. All tests are normal but only have conceived through ivf. Our living son was born 3.5 years ago (after several biochemical losses and failed cycles) and is our whole world. We were overjoyed last year when we were expecting ivf twins. Then on vacation at 19wks my water for baby A suddenly broke. Our babies ended up being born a week later and didn't survive.
Currently 10 weeks today with a singleton from our final ivf attempt.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Ok until this past weekend when this unexpected sour stomach hit. I don't feel nauseous really, just a sour icky taste.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Not great! I'm terrified of when something will unexpectedly go wrong this time.

4. When is your next appointment? I saw the mfm today (10 weeks) and discussed the plan for high risk monitoring and getting a cerclage placed for suspected incompetent cervix. We saw baby again and he or she was wiggling all over. I also got my blood drawn for the Panorama NIPT test.
Next appointments are next week Friday for my first trimester screen and Aug. 8 for my cerclage placement.

5. Rants/raves/whatever
Can I just skip ahead to my viability date?

6. If you could have a super power what would it be?
How about the ability to eat all the ice cream and junk I want, but still be as skinny as 16 year old me? Feeling pretty flabby right now, so that super power sounds fun!

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