1st Trimester Check-in Week Jun12th

wabash15 · June 2017

Happy Monday ladies!!!

Welcome to those who are new to this board!!

This is a weekly check-in for those in their 1st trimester: weeks 1 through the end of week 13. We've all gone through a lot to get to this point, so congratulations and best of luck to all of you over the next several months!

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD?

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having?

3. When is your next appointment?

4. Anything else you'd like to share?

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy?

Note: When you graduate up to the 2nd Trimester (woo hoo!!), write a quick post letting us know you are leaving. I want to keep the list updated, but don't want to delete names prematurely!

Mommies to be:

*If you wrote an estimate on your EDD and it changed, just tag me when it changes so that I can update. Thanks ladies!

@kmallery08 EDD 12/13/17

@makinganexpatbaby EDD 12/15/17

@stella_700 EDD 12/17/17 TWINS!

@baevn EDD 12/20/17

@khinca EDD 12/21/17

@taylormichel EDD 12/24/17 TWINS!

@wabash15 EDD 12/25/17

@takethelongway EDD 12/28/17 (est) (TWINS!)

@jackiesmom324 EDD 12/30/17

@wanderlust14 EDD 12/30/17

@klake42 EDD 1/2/18

@juliagoolia719 EDD 1/2/18

@klyn7 EDD1/6/18

@ryannenikole EDD 1/8/18

@whenwillieversleep1 EDD 1/13/18

@jessaber0414 EDD 1/23/18

@caseyw8784 EDD 1/25/18 (TWINS!)

@zoey1019 EDD 2/1/18

@megzb510 EDD 2/8/18

@angelaag EDD 2/9/18

@ladymillil EDD 2/10/18

caseyw8784 · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 7 weeks, 4 days. EDD is 1/25/18, but at my next appointment I'm guessing that my OB will give me an adjusted due date since there's 2 of them now!

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? Alllll the nausea and morning sickness. And the sore boobs have arrived. and yay hormones!

3. When is your next appointment? I have a phone appt tomorrow with my OB's nurse and then a real appointment on Friday 6/30. Don't want to wait that long!

4. Anything else you'd like to share? Any advice on how to calm down a freaking-out husband? DH is now all "our condo is feeling too small. my car is too small. we need to move the dining table to the basement to make room for all the gear and toys that we will need for TWO! etc etc etc..."

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? at the moment? honestly, for the nausea to subside and for my appetite to come back...

wabash15 · June 2017

@caseyw8784 congrats on the twins!!! I was the one that was more freaked out than DH but I think he was in denile (lord have mercy I can't spell today) about what twins mean. Its Ok to freak out!, let him get it out of his system. then take a deep breath. when they are little they will share a lot. so really the only thing you NEED 2 of is car seats. everything else is negotiable. They can share a crib, they can share a rocker, the can share cloths (even if B/G). we were in a tiny 800sqft apartment and it worked. (we have more room now, but still). As a twin momma I am happy to help with suggestions or thoughts any time. also the december board has a reasonably active MOM threads which may be worth lurking.
as for the nausea, the first trimester is about getting through, eat what you can, worry more about balance once your through the worst of the nausea. That being said small frequent meals will help with the nausea. andplusalso protein. protein, protein plus water, water,water when you can take it is super important for twins.

wabash15 · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 12 weeks 12/25

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? still lots of nausea, dry heaving and fatigue. the B6 is helping some and the food aversions are getting better

3. When is your next appointment? I had a midwife appointment on friday and got to see pistachio wiggling around. I have my NT scan next week

4. Anything else you'd like to share? just chugging along, I can't believe i'm close to the end of the first trimester.

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? I can't wait for the twins to get to feel this baby kick. I think the look will be magical. I really hope they are close to this baby.

stella_700 · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 13 wks 1 day 12/17/2017

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? First drawn out morning sickness/nausea of the entire pregnancy. I just set up a little nest next to the toilet. Ugh, ladies I bow before those that have suffered this entire first trimester.

3. When is your next appointment? June 30th, my OB must feel like I'm trucking right along. : )

4. Anything else you'd like to share? Waiting on genetic testing to come back. We watched one of the babies completely flip around on our ultrasound on Thursday, so cool.

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? Feeling the babies move, and watching my husband's face that first time he will feel them move. We our FTParents. I'm tearing up just thinking about it.

caseyw8784 Sweet! It is twins. I'm so pleased for you.

@wabash15 I'm glad that the B6 is helping some, I'm hoping our symptoms give us a small reprieve soon.

Megzb510 · June 2017

@caseyw8784 congrats on the twins!

@stella_700 ouch sorry about the bad bout of MS!

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? I'm 5+4. EDD is 2/8

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having?

I have minor sore boobs (which is a little worse after my PIO shot i have every 3 days). Otherwise I'm ok!

3. When is your next appointment?

I go back next Monday - hopefully see a heartbeat!

4. Anything else you'd like to share?

I had an ultrasound yesterday and we saw the gestational sac it was such a relief because I had some bleeding on Sunda morning. Thankfully it seems like it was a one time event and no cause was found on ultrasound. They said it could be cervical irritation from the progesterone suppositories

QOTW:

1. what is the thing you're most looking forward to during this pregnancy? I am looking forward to DS meeting his sibling. He is 4 and we have told him there is a baby and he pretty excited about it and wants to meet the baby now. He is thinking of baby names like Bowser and Tiki.

akcrowe · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 7 wks 5 days, 1/25/18

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? Light nausea, but no throwing up yet. Sore boobs. Emotions on a high, with tears at the drop of a dime.

3. When is your next appointment? Today at 11

4. Anything else you'd like to share? We lost our baby girl at 23 weeks 8 months ago so my emotions, nerves, basically everything in me, is on edge. IVF produced enough fear in me on being hypersensitive to my body, that a loss heighten it to a level I didn't know I was capable of. I'm trying to work on the excitement factor, but its tough.

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? Having my husband feel the baby.

wabash15 · June 2017

@Megzb510 sorry about the spotting, its always super scary even when you know its normal. Glad things looked good on US
@akcrowe sorry for your loss. PGAL brain makes it hard to enjoy the early part of pregnancy. I hope things look good for you today.

ryannenikole · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD?

10 weeks! EDD is still 1/8

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having?

Food aversions (nothing specific. They change daily), bigger boobs, fatigue, moodiness.

3. When is your next appointment?

We are going this week for ultrasound #2 and the Informaseq blood draw!

4. Anything else you'd like to share?

I'm sort of struggling with the fact that there are things I've wanted for 5 1/2 years of IF that I'm not going to get. Like the birth I wanted (because I have to be on lovenox and can't do a birth center delivery) or a cute nursery (because we are building our house and living in an RV while we do it and it likely won't be ready before baby comes) or even be able to be a SAHM right away (because I am the primary breadwinner while DH builds our house and his business). Big picture: safety for baby and I is what counts, and what DH and I are working is hella worth it. But it is still really disappointing that after all this time I'm still being asked to give up all these things I wanted, just like IF took a lot from me.

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy?

I don't know that there is one single thing that I am really excited about more than anything else. Lol. Announcing is fun, finding out and revealing the gender, feeling movement, DH feeling movement...all of those are really exciting!

takethelongway · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? Baby A is measuring 12 weeks and Baby B is measuring 11 weeks. I am 11+5. 2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? Nausea, vomiting, dry heaving. The usual. 3. When is your next appointment? Had one today! We'll do another in about two weeks and do the NIPT. 4. Anything else you'd like to share? We had our NT scan today and both babies looked great! No elevated risk and they were so damn cute on the ultrasound. Baby B was sucking his/her thumb! We also got to hear the heartbeats for the first time! QOTW: 1. What is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? Meeting these babies! I am enjoying every little moment, even the puking up of scrambled eggs and fish oil. I know it is crazy, but after two losses and a chemical, I am loving every freaking moment of this pregnancy and I hope they keep cooking until at least 36 weeks and then I cannot wait to meet them!

Zoey1019 · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 6 weeks 6 days! 7 Weeks tomorrow, it feels like such a big milestone.

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? Nausea on and off, food aversions all the time! My progesterone side affects are bloating and sore boobs

3. When is your next appointment? Friday!! First US, I am dying for it to get here. I don't think anything will feel real until I have some reassurance.

4. Anything else you'd like to share? I go back and forth from believing everything is fine, to totally thinking it is over. It is so so sad that we can't just enjoy this time.

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? Everything! Just finally knowing we are going to have a little us joining our family.

wabash15 · June 2017

@zoey1019 That wait from BFP to first ultrasound is torture. I was the same way. hang in there and fx everything looks beautiful!

Angelaag · June 2017

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 5 weeks 4 days

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? Minimal cramping, bloating, and frequent urination

3. When is your next appointment? Friday for first U/S

4. Anything else you'd like to share? I am so bad at keeping my own secrets. I was open with friends and family about our fertility process and now I feel peppered with update questions. Its tough to be appropriately vague with answers.

QOTW:

1. What is the thing you're most looking forward to during this pregnancy? Right now, I'm hoping I am lucky enough to see a heartbeat Friday!! Then I will look forward to the next hurdle!!

takethelongway · June 2017

So, I had another appointment today at the private hospital here and one of our babies had an NT reading of 4mm. Which, was a surprise since the doctor indicated everything was normal on Tuesday. So, next Wednesday, we are getting a CVS done in London. I don't normally do this, but please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we hopefully learn that everything is okay with both babies.

wabash15 · June 2017

@takethelongway I will keep you in my thoughts and hopefully it was just an off measurement. Hugs

stella_700 · June 2017

@wabash15 On Sunday I'll hit 14 weeks! Time is going by faster than I though it would! Moving to 2nd trimester feels good. Hoping for good news from the doctor concerning the genetic testing, should get results probably early next week I think. : )

@takethelongway I know there are a lot of false positives with the measurements this early. Thinking of you as you get the blood drawn and wait.

@Zoey1019 & @angelaag Looking forward to hearing good news on Friday with your first ultrasounds. Both DH and I cried during our first ultrasound, especially hearing a heartbeat.

Sugarbreak · June 2017

Congratulations on your pregnancies everyone! I'm excited to join this board and follow along with you.

1. How far along are you? What is your EDD? 7 weeks + 2 days. EDD: 1/31/18

2. Which oh-so-lovely pregnancy symptoms are you having? Nausea with occasional dry heaves, hunger, fatigue, breast soreness that comes and goes.

3. When is your next appointment? I have a week 9 scan at my fertility clinic on the 27th. That same day I have a phone consult with a nurse at my OB/Midwifery clinic.

4. Anything else you'd like to share? Yesterday, hours after a very promising first ultrasound, I started bleeding heavily and passed two large tissue/blood clots. Naturally, I freaked out; I really thought I was miscarrying. Since I wasn't having pain and the bleeding had tapered, my clinic had me wait until this morning for a followup scan.

Today, the scan showed that little sprout is still growing strong--no distress there. But the Dr. did see a small subchorionic hematoma. I was warned that I may experience heavy bleeding or passing tissue again at anytime. Hopefully it resolves soon and doesn't hurt the baby or complicate the pregnancy too much. It's reassuring to know that most women with SCH go on to have healthy pregnancies and babies. The up/down intensity of all this really has me spent though!

My husband and I are on tenterhooks after ttc our first child for the past four years. After 2 rounds of IVF, we do not have the money nor the mental/emotional capacity to pursue a child if this pregnancy doesn't work out. While I'm doing my best to stay positive, it's so very hard not to worry. What do you guys do/tell yourself to ease the worry?

QOTW:

1. what is the thing your most looking forward to during this pregnancy? I can't wait for this SCH to clear up so I can enjoy my pregnancy without that looming over me! My nausea isn't too bad, but it'll be nice to have it finally clear up. I will be elated to see/feel the baby move and to start planning for their arrival.

wabash15 · June 2017

@sugarbreak welcome! I'm so sorry for the SCH and the bleeding. It is so scary even if you know everything looks ok. I try the mantra "today I am pregnant" all of the 1st trimester side effects can provide some reassurance but if they go away that does not mean that things aren't fine. IF is so hard emotionally and to finally get your BFP and then worry its not going to work out is so tough. I've been there. hugs

Sugarbreak · June 2017

@wabash15 thank you! The worries really don't end with the bfp, do they? I really like your mantra and will give it a try. There's only so much (or so little?) we can control through this process aside from taking good care of ourselves. It's so hard to let go and enjoy the moment sometimes, but I'm getting lots of practice in trying.

I hope your nausea clears up soon!

wabash15 · June 2017

@Sugarbreak no the worries don't end with a BFP, they just change into other worries! Its true there is so much out of our control you just have to settle in for the ride, though that is easier said than done. Hang in there!

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