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This is a check-in for friends from the TTGP board.
If you were a contributing member of that board please let us know how you are doing!
1. Due date?
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
4. Questions/concerns?
Re: Thursday TTGP check-in 3/16
1. Due date?
11/18
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
Right now, terrified. I really really really hope it's RLP or gas or constipation that's causing the pain in my abdomen.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
Not until 4/13 but am calling my drs office in a few minutes. Hopefully will go in and will be happily embarrassed when they diagnose me with constipation or something.
4. Questions/concerns?
I cant stop thinking about ectopic pregnancies!
1. Due date? 11/11
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
Okay, is it stupid I wish I had more symptoms? The last couple of days I have been feeling crappy at night, not vomiting, but just off. DH is trying to understand but he just doesn't get the rollercoaster of emotion and fear I am on right now.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? Nothing until 4/4 which seems sooooo far away.
4. Questions/concerns?
Like @DuchessOfCambridge I can't stop obsessing over things like ectopic pregnancies etc. Every time I get a pain or cramp or twinge I jump down a rabbit hole. Trying really hard to just enjoy this time but for someone with baseline anxiety it's rough.
11/9 based on O
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
So far, so good. Super bloated. Boobs are definitely bigger. I am starting feel more exhausted than before. I've also noticed an uptick in mood swings -- I went from shouting and stabby to crying in about .03 seconds yesterday.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? Nothing until 3/30
4. Questions/concerns? Nope! It's just getting harder and harder to keep the secret. Right now, only my bff and my dentist (I had a cleaning at 4w4d) know. My husband is practically turning purple trying to keep the news to himself
Married: October 2009
TTC#1: August 2016
DD Born 10/20/17
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
Pretty good today. Had a decent night's sleep, although I woke up an hour early. No legs cramps last night, so happy about that. Still lots of twinges and pelvic cramps, but nothing too concerning.
Major anxiety is just that AF would be due tomorrow and just waiting for my **TW** loss date to pass, 4w4d**TW** I know it's not a guarantee, but I think I will be able to breath a little more after it.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
Scheduled my first prenatal visit in April, will be just about 7 weeks at that point. Also, had a blood draw yesterday for quantitative hcg/progesterone levels, going back tomorrow for another blood draw.
4. Questions/concerns?
We will be going to Amsterdam/Brussels next Friday for 7 days. I will only be about 5 weeks when we leave and hit the 6 week mark while there. At this point, I don't have many symptoms. For ladies who are past mark, just curious what your symptoms started to look like. I know every pregnancy is different, but wondering what others went through. I am trying to figure out if I should prepare to bring some simple things to potentially deal with morning sickness or something. Being in a foreign country gives me a little anxiety.
@DuchessOfCambridge FX your appointment at Urgent Care goes well and that you are reassured that all is well!
jess0211 I feel you on the symptoms situation. I am thankful mine are mild now (and I am very early), but symptoms definitely give some reassurance that things may be going well.
JulesDP I actually have a cleaning coming up in three weeks. Does the dentist need to know for a specific reason? Other than not taking x-rays?
@DuchessOfCambridge please keep us updated! Sending good thoughts and creepy hugs your way girl!
@jess0211 as I said above, my symptoms don't show up until around 8 weeks!
1. Due date?
11/11
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
Just super tired, bloated, and emotional.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
Next Thursday is my ultrasound at 6w5d, looking forward to seeing this little bean!
4. Questions/concerns?
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support Doing pretty good, on a roller coaster of being worried when I don't feel symptoms and uncomfortable but content when I do!
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 3/23 is my 8 week scan and then hopefully all looks well - so I can graduate from my RE (although I'll miss them)!
4. Questions/concerns? Not right now
@DuchessOfCambridge Thinking of you and hope all ends up being well!
Married May 2014
TTC #1: May 2015
September 2016-December 2016: Met with RE, fertility testing, diagnosis of tubal scarring, and plan of IVF
*TW in spoiler boxes*
@julesdp I am also struggling not to tell people... I am planning to tell a supervisor and a friend today so hopefully that will tide me over for a little while!
1. Due date? 11/3/17
2. How are you feeling? So sick. Had to stay home from work a couple days this week -- hence my decision to tell a supervisor today. Ugh. Nothing really helps but I'm going to try unisom + b6 tonight when the unisom arrives. (I accidentally bought the wrong kind at first -- yes there are two kinds of unisom labeled the same way, whyyyy)
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 7 week ultrasound at RE's and progesterone check tomorrow morning
4. Questions/concerns? Nah just trying to get through to the weekend so I can lie around and barf at home in peace.
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
Feeling a bit anxious. This pregnancy feels very different from the last. Not sure if it's because I'm on antibiotics and baby aspirin or maybe it's just different.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
Today is 4w4d. I have a hematologist appointment this afternoon at 3 and RPL repeated BW Sat. Next week is high-risk OB on Monday and OB on Thursday. Should get ultrasounds for both.
4. Questions/concerns?
I am hoping to get out of Manhattan within a reasonable time. Leaving the city at rush hour with snow piled everywhere will probably not be too fun.
@kyersten We will have a graduation gif party for you!
@heatherdubrow We have ultrasounds on the same day!
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
@adirat Can't wait to hear how your u/s goes tomorrow!
@NYTino24 Sending so many positive vibes your way! I hope it goes well today!
Married: October 2009
TTC#1: August 2016
DD Born 10/20/17
@dragonfly87 have fun on your trip!!!!
@heatherdubrow thank you! Sometimes I can't even tell if something is a symptom or just my normal crazy body lol. Can't wait to hear about your ultrasound!
@kyersten whooo hoo! So excited for you to have your scan and graduate!
@adirat good luck tomorrow!!!
I am so so grateful to all you ladies for your thoughts and well wishes. I feel really silly for going to the dr now (and dragging poor DH with me) but I'm still having that sharp pain consistently so at least I'm not spending the whole day freaking out about it! It hurts!
@jess0211 I am right there with you on wishing for more symptoms. Just not the kind I had today I could go for some morning sickness though Famous last words, I'm sure. I hope my situation today makes you feel better about ectopic though, and the fact that I still have that sharp stabbing pain with no sign of it going away soon.
@julesdp it's pretty amazing how we can go from deliriously happy to sobbing hysterically haha!
@dragonfly87 I hope it's a speedy week for you and you get past AF and your previous mark without incident. Also, that trip sounds amazing! I loved Bruges when I went.
@heatherdubrow can't wait to see a picture of your little bean!
@kyersten 8 wk so soon! FX everything is totally fine and you get to graduate from your RE
@adirat ugh I'm sorry you're so sick, hoping you find some relief soon. So many ultrasounds coming up, yay!
@NYTino24 thinking of you and can't wait to see your ultrasound either! Hoping your anxiety decreases soon and all the appointments go well.
@jess0211 not it's not silly because I wish I had more too. Just the boob pain tho (they just feel normal) I do not like puking.
@dragonfly87 the dentist does like to know because of xrays but when you're pregnant your gums become more sensitive (pregnancy gingivitis). My hygienist does a more gentle cleaning, at least she did the last time I was pregnant. Plus if you needed a filling or other work done they would need to discuss more with you because there are certain things they won't do when you're pregnant.
Also, I had really bad leg cramps while pregnant last time and the doctor recommended I take more calcium to help it.
1. Due date? 11/22
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
I feel ok. I have acid reflux so my heartburn has increased more. Sometimes I feel sick after I eat but I'm pretty sure now that I think about it I just overate.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? Appointment next week (basic paperwork again). I got my betas back for 13dpo and it was 48 and it was 12 at 11dpo. Doctor thinks it's a good rise, and I agree, but compared to everyone's numbers I feel like it's low.
4. Questions/concerns? I keep running to the bathroom and just inspecting the toilet paper for any signs of bleeding. I think my anxiety has the best of me right now. I'm so scared that I can't enjoy that I'm pregnant right now and it's depressing. I seriously can't wait to get to the 2nd trimester.
(does anyone else mix up RLP and RPL? I swear I can't get out of ttc mode)
@mispanda I understand completely, it's really hard to enjoy this time when we are plagued with so much anxiety. But we have to try! Hugs!
ETA: It's my lunch hour, but have zero appetite and just got a wave of nausea and a headache...so the Bump is the best use of my time. Contemplating starting the ticker thread...but haven't decided.
@DuchessofCambridge That's great to hear! Hope the pain subsides soon.
@adirat I've been using RPL for repeated loss panel sometimes too. Too lazy to type it out anymore.
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support
I had a 24 hour bug that was killer. Poor DH had to work like 16 hours and come home and get me ice water that I took two sips of and pushed away. I felt better yesterday morning and feel fine today. I'm getting a bit of nausea but nothing crazy yet. I'd be okay with it staying like this.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
First apt. on the 29th.
4. Questions/concerns?
Can you use resurfacing skin care products during pregnancy? I know retinol is a no no, but what about glycolic/salicylic/malic/etc.? I have some at home treatments left for hyper pigmentation They're supposed to be used daily but I used them weekly.
TTC since August 2018
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3114665/
TTC since August 2018
TTC since August 2018
Sidenote: my friend who is ~30 weeks pregnant has really terrible acne right now and has had it since she got pregnant. I am grateful that's not a symptom I have so far.
TTC since August 2018
This is the lotion I got. I tried to put a picture in but it wasn't working so I'll just put a link. They have a full product line. I've scanned the ingredients and everything looks good but I could have missed something- wouldn't be the first time.
https://www.target.com/p/simple-replenishing-rich-facial-moisturizer-4-2-oz/-/A-13904014?sid=2818S&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9017490&gclid=CjwKEAjwkq7GBRDun9iu2JjyhmsSJADHCD_HVG0eXmCtcwAgqBjEcrUU3MFCI1ipzSgIkIvhFJ2buxoCC1Lw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@NYTino24 how did yesterday's appointment go?
I spent the morning barfing so it was good to see the ultrasound and try to convince myself this is worth it