PGAL Check-In July 11-17

ChloandCoco · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

3. Any appointment updates?

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life?

etnyah · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 8 weeks.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Physically bleh. Mentally okay, but nervous as my US is getting closer. I just feel like I’m in limbo until I’ve seen a heartbeat and size.

3. Any appointment updates? First group appt today, US Tuesday next week.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Not at this point.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? Define “places”. Three countries (Norway, Scotland, US), six cities/towns, more houses/apartments than I know (probably around 15 or so).

ruby696 · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 8w1d. Not sure if I've passes any milestones. With my MMC, baby stopped growing at 8 weeks. So we'll find out Friday.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? I feel pretty good physically, although I'm tired of being tired. Mentally, I'm trying to be optimistic. We have no reason to worry about another miscarriage other than baby measured 5 days behind at my last US. I'm starting to get nervous about this week's US though.

3. Any appointment updates? Nope, not yet.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Does anyone else have a tilted uterus? And if so, did it mess with your dates on an early US?

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? Four different cities, all in California.

etnyah · July 2018

@ruby696 The nurse who checked me out at an appt before I got pregnant mentioned that I have a tilted uterus, but I’ve never had a US before so I don’t know how or if the interpretation will be affected. I’ll be 8w6d for my first US. From what I understand a tilted uterus can make it more difficult to see things early on? Just more stuff to add to our worries!

ruby696 · July 2018

@grebretso Initially we could only see an empty sac. My MW sent me out to the bathroom and we tried again. She could kind of see something but she wasn't sure, so she had to do all these crazy angles and different views and then all of a sudden, baby was there with a heartbeat. However, it was measuring 5 days behind. I should have been 7 weeks, but was at 6+2. So part of me thinks it was just a bad measurement because of baby's location, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

You're right - just one more thing to worry about!

etnyah · July 2018

@ruby696 That’s so weird. Hopefully it was just an error due to it being difficult to see. Fingers crossed it’ll be easier for them next time!

allthingsgo · July 2018

@ruby696 I agree that it was probably just a bad angle. In any regard I hope your US goes great! Same with yours @grebretso!

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 10+5, yes all

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? I feel a little worried. I feel like I should be feeling pressure or something in my pelvic area but I don’t really feel anything. This is my first pregnancy after birth so maybe that’s why. Idk. Physically I thought my nausea was on its’ way out but it’s come back full force. Awesome. It was gone with DD by 11 weeks so hopefully this is its’ last hurrah.

3. Any appointment updates? None till August

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I really wish I could have another US or even Doppler done. This office either does the NIPT or NT scan so my next US won’t be until the anatomy scan at 18-20 weeks. Anyone else’s office only do this too?

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? Just 3, all in Florida.

ruby696 · July 2018

@allthingsgo Have you thought about buying a home doppler? I used one last time and it was great. Many are very reasonably priced.

cassafrass15 · July 2018

@grebretso Good luck at your appointment today!

@ruby696 FX it was just a tilted uterus and a bad angle!

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 9w4d, passed all previous milestones.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Physically, I’m still gagging every time I brush or floss my teeth, constipated, and horrible heartburn. Otherwise, good. Mentally, I felt so much better after my US yesterday, which showed a wiggling baby growing right on track with a strong heartbeat. But I still can’t bring myself to feel attached to this baby after *TW* 5 previous losses *End TW*

3. Any appointment updates? As I said above, US yesterday showed everything is going well so far. I have another US next week with my RE and then an initial appointment with my new OB.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? For the first time in years, I have a cold sore. Damn you hormones!

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? Various apartments and houses, all in my beloved Southern AZ.

ETA: I can’t spell...

allthingsgo · July 2018

@ruby696 yeah I have been seriously debating buying one. It’s just hard to know which one is good. Also if I can’t find a HB (bc it’s too early or placenta placement etc) it may freak me out more. So idk what to do.

hannahbananas11 · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
8w5d. I've passed my MC milestone (that was at 6w5d).

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Physically I still feel tired and nauseated, but I've found that taking a half of a Unisom + 50mg of B6 before going to bed will keep me feeling pretty good until late afternoon the next day.
Mentally I'm anxious. When I miscarried, the baby hadn't developed to the point of seeing a heartbeat yet, when the chance of miscarriage is still high. So I'm glad to have seen a heartbeat for this one. But I keep reading posts of other people who lost their babies after the heartbeat was seen, so I'm still anxious. I try to remind myself that no one's ever fully and completely "out of the woods", even in the second and third trimesters (and let's be honest, even once the child is born) and that I'd miss a lot if I only allow myself to hold onto fear rather than hope.

3. Any appointment updates?
Nope, my next appointment is in three weeks.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
I really wish I could eat cold cuts. I had a veggie sandwich at Jimmy John's today and it is NOT as good as my regular roast beef one. I've come close to saying "screw it", but then I think "what if I do get listeria from this???" and I can't bring myself to actually eat it, much less enjoy it without guilt.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life?
Three: Michigan, then Kentucky, and now Georgia. I studied abroad in France, but that was only for half a year.

ruby696 · July 2018

@allthingsgo I had the Sonoline B last time. The placenta was anterior so I was afraid it would be a problem, but it wasn't. It was particularly reassuring because since I had an anterior placenta, I wasn't able to feel kicks and movement until like 18-19 weeks.

kayjay44 · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 8w2d - I'm past all milestones.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Better, but still shitty.

3. Any appointment updates? I have an US at 10 weeks and another at 14 due to my HG to check growth.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Nada

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? I've lived in 6 cities - Bellevue, WA, Ferndale, WA, Custer, WA, Seattle, WA, Mississauga, Ontario and Edmonds, WA.

ThePax89 · July 2018

I’m 10 weeks. I had a MMC that wasn’t discovered until 9.5 weeks so technically I had passed milestones, but in reality- I am waiting for an ultrasound on Friday to confirm that everything is well.

Im struggling with the doppler this time. I CAN find it, but it is super faint-though still fast. It is also very hard to find the HB. Where is this nugget!? Maybe an anterior placenta? (Is that even possible at this point). Any tips on getting a clearer sound?

Ive only lived in Illinois!

kayjay44 · July 2018

Oh I also have a Sonoline B and have used it in three pregnancies. The first time, I found the HB at 10-11 weeks. Second time at 9 something. I had an anterior placenta both times but I still haven't had an issue. I tried once yesterday and could find the placenta and maybe caught a snippet of HB, but it's pretty early.

ThePax89 · July 2018

@ruby696 I believe I have a retroverted cervix/uterus, but my dates have been fine as far as I know.

ruby696 · July 2018

@ThePax89 I didn't have any issues with my last two either. I probably would be less optimistic, but it just seems coincidental that initially we couldn't even see the baby. I'll find out Friday I guess!

lokibear89 · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 7w2d I had a scan at 6w3d which was looking fine unfortunately my mmc was 6w4d but I didn't find out until I was 9w. I may have passes them but I won't know until my next.scan which is 12 weeks.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Up and down. Symptoms are there but not all the time. I like it when they are there it's reassuring.

3. Any appointment updates? I am going to talk to the midwife, maybe today.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I popped and it was good.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? started off in Liverpool in England when I was little, now living in Auckland NZ. Have lived in 4 places in Auckland.

lzzfrancisco · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 9+4, passed 2 of 3 milestones so far

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? mentally I'm struggling with keeping my mouth shut because I feel so miserable physically. I'm full or poop, on and off nauseous. I can eat, but after I do I feel so full and bloated afterwards it makes me miserable.

3. Any appointment updates? had an US monday and all is well. Dr agreed to let me come back in two weeks instead of waiting the usual four. I love her already!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? meh.. I'm too tired to type more

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? a few, but never far from my mom

ChloandCoco · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 10w1d, I’ve passed all of them.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Physically, I’m feeling a lot better and getting more energy. Mentally, I’m doing ok, but I don’t think I’ll ever stop worrying until I’m holding this baby.

3. Any appointment updates? I had an u/s two days ago and it was amazing to see the baby wiggle and move. S/he measured one day behind, but I’m not worried about that. I have a follow-up appointment with my OB on Monday.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Ladies, the bloating is getting out of hand. There’s basically no way to really hide this pregnancy anymore.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life? 5 different cities, over two different provinces.

kayjay44 · July 2018

@ChloandCoco - someone called me out on my mini blump today. I'm also over trying to hide it.

ChloandCoco · July 2018

@kayjay44 I’m a bridesmaid this weekend and the dress doesn’t hide anything. So, I’m sure someone will call me out on it. I’m done hiding it too.

kayjay44 · July 2018

I FOUND THE HB ON MY DOPPLER! It didn’t register the rate because it wasn’t strong and it was background noise to the placenta, but it was there!!!! Hearing that galloping sound is the best thing ever!

lokibear89 · July 2018

@kayjay44 that is amazing! and a very tempting argument for a doppler

ruby696 · July 2018

@kayjay44 Now I want to dig out my doppler!

hannahbananas11 · July 2018

@kayjay44 Awesome! I'm so tempted to buy one.

lzzfrancisco · July 2018

In 2014 I used a company I think called tiny heartbeats.org that let mom's with previous miscarriages borrow a Doppler during pregnancy. May be worth it for someone to look into.

hannahbananas11 · July 2018

I purchased a doppler online right after posting my last comment here. I have no self control.

I bought the Sonoline B, since a few of y'all have posted positive comments about that one, and there were a lot of good reviews online. Hopefully it's delivered next week!

kayjay44 · July 2018

hannahbananas11 said:

I purchased a doppler online right after posting my last comment here. I have no self control.
I bought the Sonoline B, since a few of y'all have posted positive comments about that one, and there were a lot of good reviews online. Hopefully it's delivered next week!

I’ve had mine 5 years and used it through 3 pregnancies. Best $50 I’ve ever spent.

madwhitlove · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
7w5d. Not quite. Our last loss was between 7w6d and 10w.
2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally it varies. Some days I'm great with no worries. I tend to get more nervous before an appointment. Physically I feel ok. Bloating, sore boobs, and sore throat/ hoarse
3. Any appointment updates?
Next US is Monday when I should be 8w2d. So far, our 2 US have already shown baby growing more than last time and with higher hr
4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Anyone else struggle to be happy about being pregnant after loss? I so want this baby, but it's hard to imagine making it to delivery.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life?
Texas, Alabama and Spain

episcowitch · July 2018

)1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

8w 4d, passed 1st milestone. 2nd is 10w4d

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

Mentallly I am a ball of stress. I am fretting about getting attached/not getting attached, new job (promoted 3 weeks ago), and a Sphecius speciosus (Cicada Killer Wasps)nest was just discovered next to my herb garden.

Physically, i'm fine other than hiding the fact that EVERYTHING smells so bad.

3. Any appointment updates?

I go Monday for US

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

Raves: I'm not constipated, for now.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life?

New York (upstate and Long Island), Arizona, Kentucky

conchispita · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

10 weeks/5days. My MC was between 7 and 9 weeks, but I tend to worry up until the end.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

Meh and meh, this week has not been my week.

3. Any appointment updates?

Just scheduled my nuchal translucency scan and genetic testing appointment for the end of the month, so looking forward to that

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

DH has been in San Antonio this week, and brought me back HEB flour tortillas. I love that man.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life?

In chronological order: Orem, UT; Santo Domingo DR; Irvine, CA; Provo, UT; Bellevue, WA; Chandler, AZ; Gilbert AZ; Hagerstown, MD; College Park, MD; College Station, TX; Barcelona, Spain (study abroad); Chevy Chase, MD; Silver Spring, MD; Baltimore, MD, which is where we currently live.

ChloandCoco · July 2018

@madwhitlove I think it’s normal to feel detached or not happy about a pregnancy after loss. With my first I was so excited, I couldn’t wait until I found out the sex and could start planning the nursery. This time (and with 3 losses in between), I find myself just focusing on my next OB appointment or u/s and not really thinking about the sex or nursery.
It’s hard these days when women are expected to be over the moon happy when they are pregnant, but that’s not always the case.

brazilgirl85 · July 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
I am 7 w 5d. No milestones. 1st appt. is Wednesday 07/18/2019

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

UGH! This is definitely the most nauseous of all my pregnancies! No energy, tired, nauseous, and so nervous about another loss.

3. Any appointment updates?
1st appt. is 07/18/2019. Hoping for an ultrasound... to see heartbeat etc. I know loss can still occur after, but for some reason, I just dream about hearing the heartbeat... (hopefully only 1!)

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Just once, I would like to have an OK pregnancy, where I am not sick and miserable the whole time.... not looking like this will be it.

5. GTKY: How many places have you lived in your life?

Waiapi Reservation, amapa, Brazil. Belem, Brazil. Vianopolis, Brazil. Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia... I have moved a lot, LOL.

ThePax89 · July 2018

Got to see my little wiggler today. The doctor did a quick portable ultrasound check, so no printouts. My girls were with me and they loved it. The baby had an active little butt that was just adorable.

Im starting to feel popcorn pops (baby kicks) and it is magic.

episcowitch · July 2018

@conchispitita I lived in Chandler in 1996.

@madwhitlove I'm the same way. I've had two losses, one at 10w4d, and I find myself not wanting to get attached. Instead of excitement, I have this extremely guarded hope that it might work out.

conchispita · July 2018

@epscowitch that's around when we moved a few miles down the road to Gilbert

We lived down the street from Shumway Elementary, which is where I went for 5th and 6th grade.

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