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PGAL Check-in 8/1

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in August 2016 Moms
It's August!!  Holy crap.  

Congrats to to all of our ladies with outside babies!

Weeks: 

What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

Questions?

GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious?

BFP #1: 08/17/2012  DD1 born 05/01/2013

BFP #2: 07/31/2015  M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)

BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
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Re: PGAL Check-in 8/1

  • beenabeebeenabee member
    @lgem4 There's no August birthdays in my very large family either so I'm super excited I made it to August!!! 
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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    Weeks: 38

    What's next: Appointment on Friday. I swore I was going to skip the cervical check this week but after some painful contractions (or what I think are contractions...) I'm reconsidering. Haven't decided yet...

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Last night I had the WORST period type cramps. There was no start or finish so I couldn't time them. But they hurt really bad and the pain spread to my upper legs and back. I'm assuming that's a contraction? No idea. DH and I got hopeful that maybe it meant labor. But those sensations turned to really sharp intermittent pain, which I read are not contractions. So I got worried something was wrong with the baby. I managed to fall asleep though and it went away. This morning I'm having more pressure but that's about it. 

    To top it off, I got called in on my day off this week because my coworker had a death in the family. So I'm working the next 8 days in a row while 38 weeks pregnant. We could use the OT money but this is going to be rough!

    Questions: Nope. Unless someone can clarify what a real contraction is supposed to feel like.

    GTKY: Less anxious. I feel like an end to this pregnancy may be coming soon. My OBs think I'll go past my due date so I'll probably be induced around Aug. 22. Still seems so far away!
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  • ThisisNumber3ThisisNumber3 member
    Weeks:   38! 

    What's next? : I might get a cervical check this week with the PA.  Discuss scheduling an induction with my OB next week at 39 weeks. 

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:  I hope DH is understanding how uncomfortable I am right now.  He's helping a ton get stuff done on our to-do list.  

    Questions? Anyone else running out of clothes?  I have 8 more days of work left. 

    GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious?  I'm excited.  Although if baby doesn't magically come by August 8th or so, I need her to stay put so I can get through family birthdays through August 18th. 

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  • KatienuKatienu member

    Weeks: 36w4ds

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Dr's appointment this Friday.

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I feel a million weeks pregnant but also feel like I have so much time left! Sending positive vibes to all of you for a healthy labor.

    Questions?

    GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? I am getting very excited.  I think I am ready.  I should have my final purchases from Amazon coming this week so we should be in good shape. I decided to try the Tommie Tippee bottles this time around.  We shall see...

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  • BookhousegirlBookhousegirl member
    @JournoGrl23 I was having similar cramping last night. They are definitely contractions, but when I was in active labor last time, there was a distinct break in between contractions. I think it's probably the start of things, but the full-on contractions felt more intense and time-able for me. 

    Weeks: 38w4d

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): appt on Wednesday. Will get another cervical check, and if possible, a membrane sweep. 

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm officially done with work until baby, because I didn't want to pay rent on my office for all of August, when I'll be on maternity leave for most of it. I'm grateful for the time, but it's definitely making me more anxious for LO to get here! I had some consistent contractions that kept me up last night, but they went no where... Hoping it's a sign that I'm getting closer to real labor. 

    Questions? No

    GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? Less anxious, I feel pretty ready. My brother and SIL just had their little girl last week and seeing her has made me so excited to meet our LO!



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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    @Bookhousegirl thank you for clarifying! I'm worried I'll be one of those people who goes into labor and never knows it or believes it. Good to know that this is probably pre labor or something? And that they will get worse and more distinct.
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  • BookhousegirlBookhousegirl member
    @JournoGrl23 you're welcome! That's how it was for me, at least, but I know everyone's contractions are a bit different. We have to call our moms right when I go into labor this time, because they are an hour away (my mom is coming to the hospital and MIL is coming to watch DS for us) so I'm also a little freaked about whether I'll know in time too... It would be so nice if it wasn't such a guessing game!



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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    @Bookhousegirl yes! I wish it wasn't a guessing game either. I wish it was like the movies where your water breaks, you rush to the hospital and then boom, baby comes quickly. But unfortunately it's not. I hope you're able to make it to the hospital on time!
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  • jacmkelleyjacmkelley member
    @ashleybaker712 At the hospital for delivery the nurse asked us a ton of questions including what pregnancy this was for me. I was ecstatic to be having our little guy that day but it tugged at my heart too. I said 3rd and looked over at DH for some comfort. 
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  • No more Miss!No more Miss! member
    Aw man. That's so tough @jacmkelley @ashleybaker712
    Thinking of all the PGAL gals on this one. 
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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    @Fremdschamen thank you! I can't wait to have my first, real timeable contraction so I can at least know what it feels like and stop doubting everything.
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  • mksfavmksfav member
    Weeks: 37w5d

    What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Had my appointment yesterday, and while he was at least still head down, he is no longer low in my pelvis despite having tons of pressure and discomfort.

    Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Just haven't been feeling myself the last couple of weeks. I am beyond excited for the arrival of this LO, but other than that I want to be left the hell alone.

    Questions? Nada

    GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? More! I am  completely ready and excited to meet my little man. It is making it hard to even care about anything else at all.
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  • FremdschamenFremdschamen member
    Congrats to @liljabee, @ashleybaker712 and @ramoseecology.  I'm actually getting a little misty over here at the awesomeness of all of these rainbow babies.  <3

    BFP #1: 08/17/2012  DD1 born 05/01/2013

    BFP #2: 07/31/2015  M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)

    BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
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  • jacmkelleyjacmkelley member
    Fremdschamen said:
    Congrats to @liljabee, @ashleybaker712 and @ramoseecology.  I'm actually getting a little misty over here at the awesomeness of all of these rainbow babies.  <3
    I second that completely!!!!!
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  • ThisisNumber3ThisisNumber3 member
    Guys I feel really terrible. I'm not one to post a ton of bump pictures or even baby pictures on social media.  My IG account is the only place I post pictures of my kids.  So this week (for the first time in a REALLY long time) I posted a 38 week bump picture.  Of course my mom calls and tells me friends of ours that have been trying for a year found out they lost the baby at 9 weeks.  I of course feel terrible.  She hasn't told me directly (we are more family friends and we dont talk directly often) so I'm not sure I should reach out.  My heart just breaks for her though. 

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  • jacmkelleyjacmkelley member
    @ThisisNumber3 Do not be hard on yourself, you were sharing out of excitement and had no clue. It's horrible that they've experienced a loss but you had no clue. I would reach out to them just because I remember how alone I felt and it's good to have comfort. I found comfort in a friend that I wasn't super close to. And she just helped me so much by listening and understanding. 
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  • FremdschamenFremdschamen member
    @ThisisNumber3 Aww.. what rough timing.  I agree that reaching out might be very comforting for that couple.  Pregnancy loss is so isolating-- I think it helps to talk about it with someone who has experienced it before.  I know for me talking about it makes it much easier to cope.

    BFP #1: 08/17/2012  DD1 born 05/01/2013

    BFP #2: 07/31/2015  M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)

    BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
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  • KatienuKatienu member
    @thisisnumber3 I agree, reaching out really helped. What I liked is when people who had been through this before said they were there for me and were willing to listen and let me cry. 
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  • ThisisNumber3ThisisNumber3 member
    @jacmkelley @Fremdschamen @Katienu

    Thanks.  I have reached out to her with an inspirational passage that helped me.  My mom just texted again asking about some research they were trying to do so I gave her the facts I knew.  Of course like anyone that experiences a loss, they are searching for answers.  

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  • jacmkelleyjacmkelley member
    ThisisNumber3 said:
    @jacmkelley @Fremdschamen @Katienu

    Thanks.  I have reached out to her with an inspirational passage that helped me.  My mom just texted again asking about some research they were trying to do so I gave her the facts I knew.  Of course like anyone that experiences a loss, they are searching for answers.  
    At least she's looking for an answer. I blamed myself. We had gone to the lake the weekend before and I ate Cold deli meat without thinking about it. And I laid out in the sun that day. There were a couple of other things I panicked over. Lots of anger with myself (though it was a bit irrational) until I got to the Dr and was able to verbalize all of that to her and she sweetly laughed and comforted me as much as she could and told me it wasn't my fault. Year ago next week. So thankful to be holding this sweet baby boy as I type this. 
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  • FremdschamenFremdschamen member
    Hugs @jacmkelley.  I think it is totally natural to blame yourself, even if you know it is irrational.  I'm so thankful my loss anniversary (Sept 23) is far enough beyond my due date that I should have my baby in my arms too.

    BFP #1: 08/17/2012  DD1 born 05/01/2013

    BFP #2: 07/31/2015  M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)

    BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
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  • JournoGrl23JournoGrl23 member
    @jacmkelley I blamed myself for my loss as well. It was my first pregnancy and I know statistically there's a high chance of miscarriage with the first pregnancy, but I still thought through everything I could have done that could have caused it. 

    @ThisisNumber3 I think it's great you reached out to her. When I went through my loss I had no one but DH and even though he was sad, he didn't understand. I would have loved to have someone who had been through it before to talk to. And actually, my mom had one before she had me but she's of the generation that thinks women shouldn't get upset about a loss. So that didn't really help.
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  • BookhousegirlBookhousegirl member
    @jacmkelley I felt so similarly after my loss. I had eaten oysters and had a few drinks 2 days before my BFP and I was convinced it was the reason for my loss. I rationally now know this wasn't the cause, but it's so hard not to place blame and come up with a reason it happened. 



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  • jacmkelleyjacmkelley member
    Bookhousegirl said:
    @jacmkelley I felt so similarly after my loss. I had eaten oysters and had a few drinks 2 days before my BFP and I was convinced it was the reason for my loss. I rationally now know this wasn't the cause, but it's so hard not to place blame and come up with a reason it happened. 
    Yes I was desperate for a reason why. I couldn't accept it. 
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