PGAL Check in - week of 8/8

musicinmysoul17 · August 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)

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)

4. When is your next appointment?

5. Rants/raves/whatever

5.5 anything else on your mind?

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?

annewheeler2 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?
11W,1D

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Pretty good. Started waking up with headaches but I think it's from not drinking enough water

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Lack of symptoms still makes me nervous

4. When is your next appointment?
Friday. I think that one will help calm me down

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I had to go to the emergency room last week for my asthma. They scared me and started running test to make sure I didn't have blood clots in my lungs even though I knew it was asthma.

5.5 anything else on your mind?

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
probably some type of food

Tennis11785 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD? 11 weeks - Due 2/27

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Overall, pretty good. Nausea isn't quite as bad as it was before, and I don't need a nap every day. Insomnia is still there a bit.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Hearing the heartbeat at the 10 week appointment really helped with my anxiety. It's starting to feel real.

4. When is your next appointment? Next week - middle of the week I think. It's the NT test, so hopefully it goes well.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I'm still having a hard time concentrating on anything that isn't baby related. But on the positive side, I think we narrowed it down to exactly which stroller to get (so we can start looking for it 2nd hand) and picked our top car seat (although we have two that came in a close second and we'd be happy if we ended up with any of the three), and narrowed down the pack n play to two options (a splurge version and a basic version). So at least I'm being productive somewhere in my life.

5.5 anything else on your mind?

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it? Hmm.. good question. I like the food option. I might also go to a salon and get a blow out to relax/feel pretty.

MrsDramaK · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD? 11+5, 2/22/17

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) The heightened sense of smell is real, and so are the headaches.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Our panorama came back low risk for everything which was reassuring, but still going to be nervous until I hear the heart beat. Actually I'll probably just be nervous until the baby is born healthy.

4. When is your next appointment? August 16th, I'll be 12+6, so hopefully we can hear the heartbeat then even with my tilted uterus.

5. Rants/raves/whatever I told me siblings this weekend and their reaction wasn't really as positive as a I expected. Also DH's sister blew the surprise by guessing before we could make the announcement to his siblings, so I'm irked about how the whole thing went.

5.5 anything else on your mind? Nope, going out of state for work for a few days so hopefully it keeps me busy.

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it? On something on my Amazon wish list probably.

fourPsinapod · August 2016

14w5d

Terrible headaches. And exhaustion.

Anxiety wise, I am doing ok. I don't seem to fixate on my fear every day anymore. Obviously still cautious but more optimistic.

Later in August.. Maybe the 24th? Eh. It's on my google calendar.

No rants for now!

Thinking about doing a basic FB announcement if all is well at my next appt. I just don't really feel quite sure about it yet but we will see.

On a pedicure!

Steelerfan78 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD? 13 weeks tomorrow, 14-Feb

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Wicked headaches are ruining my days!!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Doing ok. A little nervous for upcoming appointments.

4. When is your next appointment? Tomorrow I meet with OB for checkup and then Wednesday I meet with MFM for NT scan.

5. Rants/raves/whatever Headaches make me queasy, which make me not want to eat, which make my headaches worse. It's a vicious cycle!

5.5 anything else on your mind? ...

6. GTKY: I'd most likely spend it on food.

Lafreeman21 · August 2016

11w 4d

2. Symptoms have been reassuringly consistent but not too bad at all. Little quesy here, little headache there. Insomnia has been the worst.

3. I'm feeling more optimistic. I went in to my 12 week scan this morning almost 100% confident that baby would be on-track, and he/she was

That scan is where I learned about the MMC last January.

Then I found out that there's a 50% chance of a heart defect that I won't find out more about until the anatomy scan in 6 to 8 weeks. They were very vague at this point. Now I'm trying not to worry about that.

4. Next appt is Aug 31

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I'm so useless at work. Luckily for them, vacation starts Friday.

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
I would probably get a stupid expensive onesie. There are some adorable Firefly ones out there. I mean, a $30 onesie that says 'Everythings Shiny Cap'n' is clearly not for the 3 month baby. That's all for me

Edit because f*ing app

rachoochoo2 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?
11+5 2/22

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
horrible insomnia. Tonight I am going to give unisom a try

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Pretty good right now. Feeling a lot of stretching and even some tiny little bumps when I'm sitting still in the evenings so I feel a lot more positive about the outcome.
4. When is your next appointment?
this Thursday 8/11

5. Rants/raves/whatever
I'm ready for my kids to go back to school. It will be just me and my 2 year olds in the morning and right now that sounds amazing.
5.5 anything else on your mind?
I'm really dying to know if this is a boy or a girl.
6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
Food is a pretty safe bet right now. Maybe some books on Amazon.

rmpiszczek · August 2016

1.5: I'm 11 & 5 weeks today. Due 2/22
2. Nauseated ALL.DAY.LONG. Last week I started unisom & vitamin B. I thought it was amazing. I felt normal again. But it's not working as well anymore. I would hate to see how the nausea is without drugs!
3. Anxiety is down. I haven't posted in awhile because I've been in the scary weeks. But I'll be out of it soon. I'm feeling really hopeful this time. My misscarriage was at 12 & 2, but there was no heartbeat on my ultrasound 11 & 6.
4. Wednesday 12 weeks even. I have an ultrasound.
5. I am so hungry. And pregnancy craziness has kicked in! I say things now that I wouldn't usually say.
6. $20 spent on me. Hmmm. I'd probably buy lunch. I'll never say no to a free lunch.

joyful08 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?

14weeks 6days

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Really tired and bloated. Also some bad heartburn and bad headaches.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
I'm feeling really sad today. My October due date is quickly approaching and I can't help but think I should be getting ready to have a baby soon. And then I feel really guilty for being sad over that baby when I have this baby. Pgal is so lonely.

4. When is your next appointment?
8/17 finally

5. Rants/raves/whatever
DH goes back to work tomorrow (school teacher) and I'm gonna miss him. But I think it will help time go faster.

5.5 anything else on your mind?
I made some delicious mushroom risotto with scallops for dh's last meal before work and it came out amazing. I'm super proud because it took almost 2 hours to make everything.

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
i would probably spend it on a pedicure. I love having my feet rubbed.

becks13-2 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?
11w2d

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
My nipples are on fire >.< They woke me up in the middle of the night last night and just burned for like half an hour. My residual cough from my cold has also not fully gone away, and I'm a little concerned because it's been like a month now.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Pretty calm over all. I find the closer I get to 12 weeks the more I am able to breathe slightly easier. If anything I've been annoying my husband going on about how the nursery will be set up and where I want stuff moved in the house. Lol.

4. When is your next appointment?
Appointment with my midwife on the 23rd of August. My hubby finally gets to meet her

5. Rants/raves/whatever:
My only rant is the nipple issue. Other than that I've been feeling pretty good. I was even commenting to my hubby tonight about how happy I was regarding the day and what was happening in our lives.

5.5 anything else on your mind?
Is it just me, or are mothers with newborns or other pregnant women SUPER obvious right now? I just seem to be able to pick them out in a snap, and of course when I see the infant I just quietly gush to myself and get a little more excited that I'll have one soon.

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
Honestly, probably on a comic book. Super nerdy mom to be here and if I have a chance to add to my collection with some spare cash I try to.

ckis-2 · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD? 11w, 1d - Feb 28

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Nausea if I don't eat, tired and feeling like I have a stomachache type situation all the time.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
A little better after my appointment two days ago. I was pessimistically sure that baby would have stopped growing, but it was there all wiggly and with a strong heartbeat. Still won't feel like this is a sure thing for a few more weeks, though.

4. When is your next appointment?
Next Wednesday is my NT scan

5. Rants/raves/whatever
My doc was really kind and reassuring - it was nice to finally have an appointment with her (as opposed to the NP)

5.5 anything else on your mind?
I am really craving wine for some reason...I went to a work dinner last night, and my boss (who is several weeks further along than me) had a glass of white wine...and I was jealous, but not gonna go for that.

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
Probably a pedicure!

rmpiszczek · August 2016

I had my first appointment today and I'm sooo happy! Baby was measuring ahead, and wiggling like crazy. My missed miscarriage was found at my first appointment last time right around 12 weeks (which is where I am now) so I was super nervous.
I am so relieved now. I feel more like I'm really gonna have this baby in February!

Thanks for listening everyone.

I posted pics in the ultrasound thread if you wanna see.

Partyof6? · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD? Going off of ultrasounds, 12w4d. Due Feb 18.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Nausea continues especially of I get hungry. Food aversions, this super nose that picks up everything and makes me gag, hormones making me, um, bitchy.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Pretty good, actually. We are past the point of my previous losses, and I have found baby with the Doppler at home. We have our appointment Friday for NT scan results, and we did do the Counsyl test too. I will feel better after we get results too.

4. When is your next appointment? Friday, then nothing until my first appt with my OB on Sept. 1.

5. Rants/raves/whatever - We told our kids and they are so darn cute. They are excited, sweet, kissing and rubbing my belly and I am so glad to not be keeping it a secret from them. I am however a little more nervous now about something happening.

5.5 anything else on your mind? I am jealous that some of you are finding $20 pedicures.

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it? Hmm, clothes or food.

babytaco2017 · August 2016

Hi all!

new PGAL member here - so happy to have this group.

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first participating)
I am 39 - from Toronto Canada.
Had a MC at 12w about 5 years ago, it was traumatic and threw me for the most major loop. I battled through, moved provinces, married my dreamy husband and now baby is on the way!

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?
i am 12w today - Feb 26

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Like most of you - headaches! My arch nemesis.
on and off with the nausea now, insomnia some nights and general "omg I feel like sh*t" days. I hate those.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
ugh. Every twinge, pain, cramp, triggers me. I am trying to just be cool and relaxed, I am better at it some days than others. Had an 8w US which I was sure would show nothing so had a total meltdown and DH had to corral me into the building. HB was there and strong and I had a different meltdown then!

somedays I find myself mentally preparing for the loss and catch myself and change the topic in my crazy brain.

4. When is your next appointment?
12w US is next Thursaday which I am already panicked about. Really going to try to keep it together.

5. Rants/raves/whatever
my husband is so damn awesome, he especially loves my cravings "what do you feel like today?" And we eat it together

I am also very grateful for this group!!

5.5 anything else on your mind?

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
NEW UNDIES!! Low rider bikini types

rmpiszczek · August 2016

@babytaco2017 welcome! So sorry for your loss.
Edit: the rest of the post disappeared!
I lost my angel at 12 weeks also. I wish you the best at your ultrasound this coming week! It's so amazing how much baby changes from 8 to 12 weeks!

mrslittlemac · August 2016

1.5 how far along are you? EDD?
15+ a few days. Due Jan 30 technically.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
I'm still nauseous but it's limited mostly to right when I get up and around bed time now, so huge improvement!

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Anxious! I keep having nightmares where dream me is crying and pleading with Dr. to get an ultrasound because something is wrong but Dr. won't budge and keeps pushing the appointment further out.

4. When is your next appointment?
The 23rd! It can't get here fast enough, and I have lots of questions since I can't bring myself to call and "bother" them in the meantime. None of it is really urgent.

5. Rants/raves/whatever
Frustrated with work. Desktops that come in for repair require us to climb under a shelf to plug in, while balancing that same 20-25lb tower to see better and trying not to knock anything else over. Normally I'm the smallest and most nimble so I get volunteered. But that unspoken willingness is now biting me in the ass because I'm already clumsy and awkward and it's so uncomfortable to bend that far--and it really grinds my gears when there are two guys sitting in front of where they hook up, watching the olympics, and doing NO work whatsoever. They just ignored the desktops for TWO HOURS until I finally caved and just did it. Ugh. I haven't gotten to the point where I just tell them to do it yet, but that day is coming. Especially since the clumsiness/awkwardness is only going to get worse. Sorry. Rant over.

5.5 anything else on your mind?
All the food things. I've finally got something of an appetite during the day now so I'm taking full advantage!

6. GTKY: you have got a random gift of $20 and the person stipulates you must spend it on yourself - how do you spend it?
I would put it toward a couple colored Hue lights for my bathroom. We've been slowly switching the house to LED lighting and the mood effect for baths would be so nice. I have been turning my bathroom into whatever oasis it's capable of and that's my last step! Already have a speaker in the shower, a wax warmer, several epsom salt "bath bombs" and oatmeal soak mixes, coconut oil scrubs, etc. Ahhhh, bliss.

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