PGAL Check In 5/31

blueskies17 · May 2017

Our last May check in.

Hope you ladies are having a good week!

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating):

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms):

3. EDD? How far along are you?

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise):

5. Any appointments this week/last?

6. Rants/raves/whatever:

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine?

jackiesmom324 · May 2017

yay thanks for starting this I was just typing it up! Here is the gif I was gonna put in for this week

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating): Same ol G

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Nausea and insomnia still , nausea much better on Diclegis

3. EDD? How far along are you? EDD 12/30/17, 9w 3 days

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Im still quite anxious. I told myself I can only sneak into work and do one ultrasound on myself per week. I did that yesterday, I got a heart beat of 174 and could see the little gummy bear man moving. I ordered myself a home doppler. I tried to get the heart tones with it at work but couldnt

5. Any appointments this week/last? Had an appointment last week bc I had a bleed on Monday. No appointments until mid june

6. Rants/raves/whatever: I hope I wont have another bleed working a 24 hour shift this weekend .. moving in the middle of the month and its not going well in terms of finding a place. DC is very friendly and theres a lot of places to live. Where Im moving there are literally <10 places in my budget range and none of them are updated at all, the rentals are stuck in the 1970s

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? My family has roots in West africa so I have actually been ordering a lot of west African food right now. Its been a huge craving which is tough bc that food is expensive

cmillar36 · May 2017

1. Tell us about yourself if it's your first time participating? N/A

2. How are you feeling? Nauseous a lot of the time. I think my vomiting is under control now though. Finally.

3. EDD? 13+3 today. Honestly not sure if they will move my date from the 10th to the 3rd. Was a full week ahead at my ultrasound.

4. How are you feeling anxiety wise? Ok I guess. It's Day #6 of waiting for Harmony test results. The wait has gone quick to this point as we've been busy. Still sucks though.

5. Any apppointments this week? Next is June 7th.

6. Rants/Raves/whatever? See #4.

7. GTKY? What's your favourite cuisine? I don't know that I have one lol. Really liking BBQ right now though.

peachy13 · May 2017

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Pretty good... feeling much more like myself lately with just blips of weird appetite and nausea, though it's mostly gone. Still having some cramping/stretching.

3. EDD? How far along are you? Due 12/6, today I'm 13 weeks.

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Pretty good. We had our NT scan last Friday and saw LO bouncing around which was awesome. Tests came back fine and all looks good.

5. Any appointments this week/last? Next appt is just a check-up in a week.

6. Rants/raves/whatever: Rant: the damn at-home doppler. I've used it a handful of times already and found the heartbeat with no problem. Then of course I try it out this morning and couldn't find anything. I know I have to take it with a grain of salt because I'm not a professional and I'm using what looks like a Fisher-Price toy to detect LO's heartbeat, and for all I know, LO moved during the night which made it tricky to find it today. Still, it's hard not to be worried. I used it yesterday and found it no problem, so I'm looking forward to coming home from work today to check again. I know I should stop using it so much for exactly this reason. Ugh.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? First thing I thought of was Italian! I love all kinds of food, but I'm always in the mood for red sauce, pasta, and red wine.

ETA: Update on #5 regarding the at-home doppler. I found the heartbeat without any problem last night after I got home from work. I read somewhere (or one of you told me) that a full stomach/bladder helps. After hearing it, I vowed to put it away for a while! Thanks everyone for your support.

NME44 · May 2017

50 hours until my next ultrasound

(does that answer basically all the above questions?)

and i like Thai food.

flowerpower5838 · May 2017

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Tired and agitated

3. EDD? How far along are you? 11 weeks

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): I am finally starting to feel better and more confident. I do think people are confusing my caution with me being unexcited which is annoying but whatever.

5. Any appointments this week/last? I had an ultrasound on Friday and the SCH is all cleared up. I got to see the little bebe wiggling around which was so so amazing. I also had an appointment yesterday where the NP confirmed the US looked great. NT scan next week.

6. Rants/raves/whatever: NBR - my plates expire today and I have been procrastinating on getting everything done. DH is off work and volunteered to do all that jazz. Guess whose keys are attached to their purse and with them at work?? Guess who also doesn't have a spare set? I blame this on pregnancy brain. Ugh.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? MEXICAN FOOD. I could eat it all day every day. Yum. A delicious margarita was my first boozy beverage after DS was born, too. Yummmmm,

@peachy13 In-home dopplers are such a double edged sword. I had a friend offer me hers but I really think they would cause me more stress than relief until I was at a certain point in pregnancy. If you are worried, call your doctor!! They may be able to squeeze you in to try themselves to give you some peace of mind.

@jackiesmom324 FX that you can find a place you guys like! Moving sucks so hard, I can only imagine that not having luck on the home search makes it even worse. Good luck!

holzie-2 · May 2017

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating): Same ol' stuff

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Still not sleeping well, sore boobs, food aversions

3. EDD? How far along are you? 12 weeks EDD 12/13

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): We have been using our doppler at home and have been able to find the heartbeat everyday so this is helping, but we also thought we heard it last time. Anxiety isn't going to subside until we get confirmation from the doctor

5. Any appointments this week/last? 6/5 - OB appointment, 6/7 - genetic testing/NT scan

6. Rants/raves/whatever: Nothing much this week, just eagerly awaiting our appointments next week. They can't come fast enough!

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? Depends on the day. Usually grilled cheese and fries, or pizza

katiegeminimoon · May 2017

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Pretty good. I don't seem to have any symptoms now other than having to pee all the time.

3. EDD? How far along are you? 12/1 13+5

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Really good!

5. Any appointments this week/last? Nope. Next heartbeat check is 61/16

6. Rants/raves/whatever: I made an appt at an ultrasound spa to hopefully find out the gender on 6/17!

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? This varies by day. Mexican, pasta, pizza. I love it all.

blueskies17 · May 2017

@jackiesmom324 yay for finding the heartbeat! I think it's still on the early side for you to find the heartbeat on the doppler (I didn't try it till 11 weeks so don't know from personal experience).
@cmillar36 the wait for the results is the worst! But once you get the results you'll forget all about it!
@peachy13 Congrats on the great scan and tests! I have a doppler and I've only used it a few times. Remember that you have more evidence pointing to a healthy baby and that home dopplers can be finnicky. I've heard that some people will try eating/drinking something and then going back to find the heartbeat. Your uterus is also growing/moving at this point so that could be a part of the reason too!
@NME44 ahh the countdown! FX for a great scan!
@flowerpower5838 yay for the SCH clearing up!
@holzie-2 hope the time passes quickly for you!

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Pretty good, just very tired but the majority of my food aversions are gone and my digestion is back to normal.

3. EDD? How far along are you? Dec 9, 12w4d

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Still on the high of a good ultrasound last week

5. Any appointments this week/last? NT scan went well last week, had a follow up with OB yesterday and heard baby's heart on her doppler.

6. Rants/raves/whatever: Rave- Between getting good NIPT results, finding out the baby's sex (boy!), and having a good NT scan, the last few days have been a whirlwind. Things are finally starting to feel real!

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? All things Italian - pasta, pizza, gelato, antipasti (oh how I miss you), I love it all!

blueskies17 · May 2017

@ktcakes87 you are so close second tri (the latest possible definition of it anyway)- so excited for you!

rainbowdashh · May 2017

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): nausea is coming and going which is annoying, but mostly I'm just exhausted all the time

3. EDD? How far along are you? 12/10 so 12w2d

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Waiting for the CVS results is torture. I know it takes time and I know it's a process, but I just need to know if this baby inherited our shitty gene.

5. Any appointments this week/last? Cvs last Friday, nothing until June 23

6. Rants/raves/whatever: the Doppler is also my best friend/enemy. I'm good at finding the heartbeat, but if it takes too long I start to panic. I know I should just put it away, but after the cvs and the slight miscarriage risk, I need the reassurance.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican for sure. Especially if my great grandma is the one cooking. So good!

whiska · May 2017

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating): I think this is my first time participating in the PGAL check-in, so my loss story *TW*

BFP last August. First scan at 7 weeks showed baby too small with no hb. The next week we saw a hb but baby hadn't grown at all. The next week baby was gone. I held out for two months of bleeding trying to do the natural miscarriage thing, but it was incomplete, and I had a D&C right after Thanksgiving.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms):
Mostly okay. I tire more easily after a long day or a lot of activity. Some evening headaches. The occasional whoosh of "I think I'm about to throw up" but then I don't lol.

3. EDD? How far along are you?
12+6, EDD 12/7/17

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise):
So bad. Today was tough. I found out someone due a week ahead of me is going to use our baby name we've had picked out for a decade, and all of the IF and loss nonsense started falling on me like boulders. So I started crying about that, then it shifted to being terrified - like, gasping crying terrified - I'm going to lose this one.

We had a really good appointment Friday and maybe I felt too good after? Too hopeful? I told H it's like I went on a weekend hope bender and have a hangover today. I have a therapy appointment this afternoon and will definitely talk about all this.

5. Any appointments this week/last?
NT Scan last Friday went well. I have the next monthly ob followup this Friday, but I don't know if they do a scan at this one. (I'm hoping so!)

6. Rants/raves/whatever:

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine?
Mediterranean. Give me all the tzatziki and pita and kalamata olives and chickpeas and baba ghanoush and fish and baklava and shakshuka and......

Katya1982 · May 2017

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating):

First posting since intros because I was traveling almost the whole month of May. Will plan to participate on the PGAL threads since I promised myself not to only lurk this pregnancy... My MC was last February at 9w3d. I have a 5-year-old DS.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms):

Sore boobs, and sometimes just a little "blah." Feel/am heavy.

3. EDD? How far along are you?

9w5d. I think the EDD was Dec 28 or 29. Can't remember what the nurse said, too lazy to calculate it myself. Happy to pass the previous MC point!

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Have that cautious feeling. Have had no US or HB checks, so trying to stay distracted and not obsess. No worrisome symptoms so far. Amazing how much a prior MC changes your mentality though. It is a really different experience than with previous prenancies.

5. Any appointments this week/last?
Had one last week and they did a pelvic exam where doc said uterus was heavy (yay!). Supposed to go in next week to check for HB. Declined all optional early testing because I don't like going to the doctor's office and I am a bit of a fatalist...

6. Rants/raves/whatever:
On our overseas trip a couple weeks ago we all got a stomach bug. Between stomach issue, possible MS, jetlag, adapting to foreign foods, it was a miserable flight and tough first few days abroad.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine?
Thai!

@jackiesmom324 I grew up in DC area and still visit there a lot. The housing situation is insane there. Good luck!

NME44 · May 2017

Re: home doppler: I haven't been able to find a hb yet. What I do hear is lots of movement and that has tided me over, but I'm getting concerned seeing how many have already found heart beats. Ugh.

rainbowdashh · May 2017

@NME44 finding it the first time is so hard! I know it's next to impossible to not worry though. 45 hours until your US

NME44 · May 2017

rainbowdashh said:

@NME44 finding it the first time is so hard! I know it's next to impossible to not worry though. 45 hours until your US

I've done it with my other two, but of course I can't remember when I started trying to find it with those babies. At this point I'm thinking I just need to throw the danged thing away, lol!

Thank you for the reminder

Amber_Waves · May 2017

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms):
i actually have 3-6 hours stretches where I don't have a lump in my throat! Yay!

3. EDD? How far along are you?
12/16, 11+4

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise):

We had the blood draw for the Matern21 on Friday. It was really hard to be in the same office where we learned Juno had Trisomy 18. Since then, I've been thinking a lot about dealing with good news & dealing with bad news. I just really hope this baby is healthy. Please please please.

5. Any appointments this week/last?
Ultrasound at genetic counselor's office on 6/7

6. Rants/raves/whatever:
The chance of this baby having a fatal chromosomal problem is 6% (I am AMA + our history). Screening is the only possible way to protect myself from another late loss; not that an early termination seems so much better than a late one. Sigh. It's a little hard to see some folks being jealous of those who know their baby's sex because of screening. (1) We're team green; (2) I would give my right arm not to go through this screening / not to have it feel so necessary. I realize this is misplaced upset, and no one means any harm, but there you go. Feeeeeeeeeeelings.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine?
Indian food. Chicken Tikka Masala is an absolute fave.

pandawares · May 2017

@jackiesmom324 Do you mean the Washington, DC area? I'm in Vienna!

rainbowdashh · May 2017

@Amber_Waves I understand the feelings. They're there even when you don't want them to be. I try so hard not to project my issues but sometimes I just can't help it.

holzie-2 · May 2017

@Amber_Waves I totally understand what you mean. We lost ours to Trisomy 15 in Oct. I can't wait to be past genetic testing, just to make sure that everything is ok. It has nothing to do with learning the sex of the baby. I would love to be able to not have to worry about these tests and have a "normal" pregnancy. But being AMA I won't ever have that. We have our NT scan on 6/7 too, sending good vibes your way.

Amber_Waves · May 2017

@rainbowdashh thanks.

it's hard out here for a pimp...wait, I mean PGAL. Glad we're not alone.

whiska · May 2017

@Amber_Waves Totally feel ya. I just want a safe and healthy baby and I emphatically do not care about which genitals this LO has!

@peachy13 I've only used mine once (both H and the MFM doctor were all

about it). But the first time I couldn't find a single thing and got very frustrated. Then I watched about 10 youtube videos of people using them at around the same week as me, and that really helped. Also I used their tips of 1) full bladder and 2) lie completely flat. I've also seen people who say they find it better after emptying their bladder so that might be something you can try. Good luck!

jackiesmom324 · May 2017

Hey!
@Cmillar yay at almost having harmony results and almost being 2nd trimester woot! and yumm BBQ.. where do you like it from?

@peachy13 - yass! that you are feeling good! and omg the at home doppler. Have you found LO yet?? and omg yes which is your fave sauce, i love vodka sauce its so spicy and delish

@NME44 - yes ultrasound coming up? whats your fave dish? i really like the lemongrass based ones and of course will always crush a drunken noodle. The mango and sticky rice is one of the few desserts I can eat with Celiac disease

@flowerpower5838 - OMG nooooo! with the keys! noooo. and umm Margarita, im thinking of it now, maybe ill do a margarita mocktail bc the margarita mix is usually sour enough to do the job. mmm. also whats your fave taco? thnx for empathizing yeah i just wish the places were more emphathetic. im like hi we wont be able to see it until monday. and there like well thats tough bc .. and its like

i live 8 hours away

@holzie-2 looks like your appointments are coming right up. OMG i love grilled cheese, i can crush some grilled cheese with havarti or muenster! and yay IVF power!

@ktcakes87 - yay our BMB superstar! im glad that you are feeling good. I cant believe you are already 13 weeks thats aso awesome

you are like in the promised land almost . and i do love your siggy, its makes me laugh everytime i see it. What show is that from?

@blueskies - i think you are righ about the doppler because when i tried it at clinic i couldnt find anything either

@blueskies17 - how come you cant have antipasta? i thought that was like caprese salad n jank

@rainbowdashh - omg ive been thinking about you and your CVS. i def think i get you about using the home doppler... i think its kind of reassuring for the PGAL brain. Speaking of Mexican food, when I was there visiting a friend in Veracruz her grandma made us these homemade flour tortillas, they were literally to die for. ive never tasted anything so beautiful in my life.

@whiska - welcome! aww what i sad Loss story especially with all the waiting. are you saying like the person is using the name you picked out for the last baby that passed? did they know? OMG i totally understand the hope bender ive been a victim as well. and omg! i feel so reassured that your NT scan went well! what is sakshuka? is that the thing with the grape leaves?

@katya - welcome! omg i totally understand that cautious feeling. yeah the housing situation in dc is NUTS! but im kind of putting my foot in my mouth now because at least DC has housing, the place im moving to now literally has like 10 available places to move in the whole city

@amberwaves - oh my gosh i definitely hear you about offices triggering memories. Im so really sad about your late loss I had no idea, thats heart breaking. I definitely understand what you mean about screening. Chicken Tikka Masala - umm. I think my favorite is vindaloo.

@pandawares - yes I mean DC! cool you are in vienna, i used to take that line out there a lot to visit my mom at work she works in reston and would pick me up. great school in that county! and great ethnic food of all varieties

blueskies17 · May 2017

@jackiesmom324 the type of antipasti that I miss are cured meats like prosciutto, bresaola and salame (risk of listeriosis). The other types of antipasti are good too but mama is craving that salame!

jackiesmom324 · May 2017

cook that joint and it should be ok right?
maybe cook it then fridge it?
i thought they were ok to have if you cook it?
https://www.babycenter.com/0_is-it-safe-to-eat-meat-while-pregnant_10415140.bc#articlesection3

NME44 · May 2017

@jackiesmom324, lol, I figured my hour countdown answered how I'm feeling (anxious), appointments, rants (too anxious...lol!)

i love drunken noodles the best, and pineapple fried rice, and tom kha.

blueskies17 · May 2017

@jackiesmom324 yeah unfortunately I don't like it cooked for the way I usually eat it. I still enjoy it occasinally as a pizza topping, so that will keep my cravings at bay!

moonlady-2 · June 2017

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating):

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms):

Still tired and emo, but maybe a little less. Sore boobs, but more my nipples than boobs now. I feel like my nipples look different. Craving fruit and hot dogs lol

3. EDD? How far along are you?
10+4

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise):

Getting better! Today is actually how far along I was when I lost my first pregnancy. Will be very happy to be past this.

5. Any appointments this week/last?
Next Tuesday I will have my first chance to hear the heartbeat on the doppler. Can't wait!!

6. Rants/raves/whatever:
I'm just so happy to have made it to this point in my pregnancy.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine?
This is so hard because I love food. Mexican and Greek are probably my top. Along with good old meat and potatoes.

edit to add my response to number 2! whoops

Katya1982 · June 2017

@jackiesmom324 Oh, for some reason I interpreted your post as meaning you were moving to a new place in DC area, not leaving the area. Well, hoping for an easy move for you and that you find a place that works for your growing family.

@pandawares I grew up in Vienna!

NME44 · June 2017

I FOUND THE FAINTEST LITTLE HEARTBEAT!

I can probably stop counting down now

blueskies17 · June 2017

@NME44 yay!!

whiska · June 2017

@jackiesmom324 Thanks! The name is one we've had picked out for a decade and never told anyone, so she didn't know, but it's more about -- well, if I had conceived two years ago this would be a moot point and I wouldn't be upset that someone a week ahead of me was using the same name. I promise I'm not territorial about names - the sadness is more about the IF and loss.

Also Shakshuka - be ready for this to change your life! It's a super easy weeknight dinner of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. I don't like things super spicy so only use 1/4 to 1/2 of a jalapeno.
https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/04/shakshuka/
We just serve with feta and pita and holy moly, it's good! Another tip is to only crack as many eggs as you're going to eat that night. Then for leftovers the next day add a bit of water to the sauce, heat, and then crack new eggs. We also like to add a little white wine to this sauce.

lavashiner · June 2017

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms):

some days exhausted, some not. sore breasts, and now sore public bone if I overdo it working out! occasional nausea.

3. EDD? How far along are you?

12/11 12w3d

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise):

pretty good overall, just a little caution like @flowerpower5838

5. Any appointments this week/last?
last Tuesday we saw the little bean wiggling around! i also got my blood draw for Harmony since I am AMA. I'm on about the same time frame as you, @cmillar36

6. Rants/raves/whatever:

I am going to tell HR at work today. nervous!!!! I will be telling my boss next week, hopefully after getting the harmony results.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine?
I think it is a tie between Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, and Greek. Ha! I basically love all the food. @jackiesmom324 I also love a good West African stew!!!

Amber_Waves · June 2017

holzie-2 I think we posted at the same time yesterday. Thanks for commiserating with me. Loss is so hard. We also lost ours in October. I hope everything goes well for you this time around!

cmillar36 · June 2017

Got my harmony test results first thing this morning. We are having a healthy baby this time. After our loss to Trisomy18 15 months ago. I can't tell you the relief I felt when genetics called this morning. Feels like I can finally breathe again.

NME44 · June 2017

@cmillar36, congrats on a great result! So happy to read that!

flowerpower5838 · June 2017

cmillar36 That is amazing news! What a relief. So happy for you guys.

Amber_Waves · June 2017

Hooray @cmillar36 !!!

And I just got the same news from our genetic counselor! Everything looked super in our Materniti21 results! We lost Juno to Trisomy 18 in October. This wee one looks healthy!! Huge sigh of relief from me and a husband who is jumping and dancing like a fool!

blueskies17 · June 2017

Amazing news, @Amber_Waves! So happy for you and @cmillar36!!

jackiesmom324 · June 2017

Wow congrats this is a big day for PGAL it's like super Thursday up here!

@cmillar36 @Amber_Waves big congrats hug... This is YUGE

@lavashiner yay about feeling better.. What work outs have you been doing that hurt your pubic bone

Tennis11785 · June 2017

Better late than never, right?? I meant to do this yesterday....

1. Tell us about yourself (if you're first participating): Relevant info is in my siggy...

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Lately, terrible. Tired, gross, vommy. Boooo.

3. EDD? How far along are you? 12/16, so 11 weeks and some days.

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): I'm feeling a LOT better following my last doctor appointment!

5. Any appointments this week/last? Had one on Tuesday - had a u/s where the baby was a dancing machine. The doctor said everything looked really good. I had the blood pulled for the NIPT test, which unfortunately left me with a MASSIVE bruise on my arm.

6. Rants/raves/whatever: Lately, I've wanted like no food. Nothing sounds good.

7. GTKY: What is your favorite cuisine? Generally, italian food. I guess it's the jersey girl in me :-)

@jackiesmom324 - good luck finding a place!
@peachy13 - glad you found the hb!
@whiska - I say, if it's a name you love and have loved, use it anyway!
@amber_waves and @cmillar36 - SO HAPPY to hear your got good results!!

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