PGAL Check-in w/o 6/10

brookert615 · June 2019

This thread is a safe place for those who are pregnant after a loss. (PGAL). If you have suffered a loss please feel free to answer the questions below and keep things going throughout the week as a continuing conversation.

If you haven’t suffered a loss, please refrain from answering the questions, but know we welcome anyone who wants to come in and support the PGAL ladies and their milestones with encouragement or love tits! Thank you!

1. How many weeks are you?

2. Previous loss(es)?

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically?

4. Any appointment updates?

5. Rants/Raves/Questions?

6. Any milestones coming up?

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching?

kmj1426 · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 6

2. Previous loss(es)? March 2012 at 6 weeks, Feb 2016 MMC at 15 weeks baby stopped developing at 11 weeks 6 days, July 2016 mmc at 15 weeks baby stopped developing at 12 weeks 3 days, October 2018 at 5 weeks.

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Feeling good emotionally. We have such a huge support team and that helps me tremendously. Physically am sick so much.

4. Any appointment updates? First ultrasound on the 25th

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Just ready to be out of the first trimester so I can start feeling better.

6. Any milestones coming up? None

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Just finished up Arrow. We love superhero anything. Also watching criminal minds for the 100th time lol it’s my favorite.

alseltzer · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 5w4d

2. Previous loss(es)? 3 confirmed miscarriages since September of 2017, all between 5-6 weeks

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Emotionally I'm all over the place. 90% of the time I'm super confident this one will work out, but every little cramp does send my mind into panic and worry. That being said, this one feels much different. I actually have some symptoms (esp sore chest), as well as little passing cramps like I didn't have before. So that gives me that extra boost of confidence.

4. Any appointment updates? First ultrasound is tomorrow afternoon (they seem to have booked me super early)

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Just excited that I actually FEEL pregnant this time. All of the testing, medicines, and supplements have hopefully paid off. Hopefully only 4 more weeks of Endometrin! We also haven't told any family yet, but we're planning on surprising them this Father's Day.

6. Any milestones coming up? My personal milestone is making it to 6 weeks, which will be this Sunday!

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? We've been watching this show called "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix, where he travels to other countries and eats food, lol. But I do want to start Good Omens (maybe tonight?) I don't think I've ever seen a David Tennant show I didn't like.

sorarose · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 4

2. Previous loss(es)? Blighted Ovum D&C in March

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically, my boobs hurt. Emotionally, up and down.

4. Any appointment updates? First appt at 7w2d

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Being PGAL is really hard. I'm mostly okay during the day, but at night, when everything slows down and can't distract myself, I start to freak out. It even kept me up last night. I'm terrified of my first appointment. DH likes to talk how statistically, this one is likely viable, but it doesn't make me feel any better.

6. Any milestones coming up? None

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Nothing really lately, to he honest. After GoT, I've gone nothing.

kayla.christensen · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 5w4d

2. Previous loss(es)? 2 miscarriages, January 2019 and March 2019

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Emotionally up and down, feeling hopeful this one will stick but super terrified for my ultrasound to see what’s going on! Physically I am just really tired, slightly sore boobs, extra hungry and peeing a lot.

4. Any appointment updates? Ultrasound on Friday at 6w1d

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I’m just so anxious to see the Heartbeat!

6. Any milestones coming up? Just want to get past 6 weeks! Both miscarriages were before 6w.

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Riverdale on Netflix

NYTino24 · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 6 w+ 3 d

2. Previous loss(es)? Jan 2017 at 7w6d

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? So anxious... I cried before every ultrasound with my son (and I had lots in the beginning). I asked my new OB to look at a weird ultrasound of his around 7w that we thought may have been a twin and she actually said it looked like his yolk sac had detached, but somehow his placenta took over early enough and that she’d have to look at the radiology report. She’s on leave now. Anyway, my US is right around the time of this incident with my second pregnancy and the MC with my first. Both issues may have been due to low progesterone, so who knows.

4. Any appointment updates? Wednesday 6/26

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Nope

6. Any milestones coming up? See above

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? None really... it’s hard with a long commute and crazy school year! About to start Handmaid’s Tale

maryf082 · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 4

2. Previous loss(es)? Blighted Ovum October 2018 and again March 2019

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically tired. Emotionally- surprised to be pregnant again so quickly, this was only our first try. Super nervous, trying not to get my hopes up too much but also trying to stay positive. I’m all over the place lol

4. Any appointment updates? I just found out so calling my dr on Monday and will prob go in for blood draw

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Agree with @sorarose that PGAL is really hard. Every second feels like forever, I just want to know if everything is ok or not!

6. Any milestones coming up? I just hope we get to see something on the screen when we go to first US this time.

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Double shot at love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny hahaha and Big Little Lies

char245 · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 4

2. Previous loss(es)? 2 MMC since 2017, one at 9 weeks and one at 10. Multiple CPs in there as well.

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Feeling anxious but trying not to, also very dizzy (always my first symptom when I’m pregnant).

4. Any appointment updates? Go for my first beta on Monday.

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Just feeling like this will be a very long first trimester.

6. Any milestones coming up? Not for a long time.

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? We’ve also been watching a double shot at love lol and below deck.

bg122785 · June 2019

omg @char245 and @maryf082 I have been watching Double Shot of Love and my husband gives me SO much crap for it. lol But I love me some Pauly D and Vinny! hahaha

celticknotfire · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 4w+4d

2. Previous loss(es)? January 2019 MMC at around 6-7 weeks

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? I feel a mess emotionally and I know it's a combination of hormones and PGAL brain. Physically not too much different from when I started all the hormones for my FET

4. Any appointment updates? Beta today was great so repeat on Thursday

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm so ready to stop to PIO but willing to do whatever it takes for this pregnancy

6. Any milestones coming up? Not yet

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? I'm watching Parks and Rec again for the who knows how many times because I need something funny to distract me.

NYTino24 · June 2019

*TW spotting* Ugh, less than 24 hours before my first ultrasound and I’m spotting again. It’s more than the other times, but still light and not red. Please keep fingers crossed everything is okay!

char245 · June 2019

@bg122785 haha my husband actually likes it more then me! He watches all the trashy shows with me

@NYTino24 ugh, I’m so sorry! It’s so hard to relax and enjoy being pregnant with all these worries we have! FX for good news!!!

edit: wrong smiley

celticknotfire · June 2019

@NYTino24 FX so hard for you right now!

malloryfrommn · June 2019

@NYTino24 sending you all the good vibes and crossed fingers. So glad you have an appointment tomorrow so you can get answers ASAP. ❤❤

NYTino24 · June 2019

Thank you ladies. Kinda seems like I lost my mucous plug and that was bad news in the past. My MC started around this same point and had a similar situation. I’m trying to take it easy and just make it to the morning.

maryf082 · June 2019

@NYTino24 how did it go today at your appointment??

NYTino24 · June 2019

@maryf082 I started miscarrying on Tuesday and it was confirmed yesterday that I had a blighted ovum. Thanks for checking in, and good luck!

char245 · June 2019

@NYTino24 I’m so sorry you are going through that! This process is just so hard and unfair. Sending hugs your way

maryf082 · June 2019

@NYTino24 oh no, I’m so sorry! Hugs 💕

malloryfrommn · June 2019

@NYTino24 I am so very sorry to hear this! Sending ALL the hugs and love to you ❤

esimpson720 · June 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 8 wks

2. Previous loss(es)? February 2019 at 8-9 weeks along

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Still anxious even though during my first appointment everything was looking good. There is always the what if’s that take over. Physically tired and boobs hurt

4. Any appointment updates? Had our first ultrasound last Tuesday. OB has me a little freaked out about my thyroid levels (previously dx with hypothyroid and haven’t been on meds in years), now I have to see an endocrinologist.

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? It’s a hard balance when you have experienced a miscarriage and connect with others (including close friends) who have had similar experiences. Not feeling excited about sharing our pregnancy as it’s a major emotional trigger.

6. Any milestones coming up? Nope

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Project Runway and Handmaids (binge watching the season)

tashia5587 · July 2019

1. How many weeks are you?
8+5

2. Previous loss(es)?
MMC in March 2019, followed by a d&c on 4/1/19.

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically?
Emotionally - much better after my appointment yesterday, but still a bit anxious.
Physically- exhausted, bloated and nauseated.

4. Any appointment updates?
I had my 8 week appointment yesterday. I was incredibly nervous and anxious because that is when I found out about my mmc last time around. We saw a heartbeat and we're measuring right on schedule! Next appointment is 7/25 for 12 week ultrasound and appointment.

5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rave- nausea a little better after starting b6/unisom yesterday.

6. Any milestones coming up?
We're telling our family this week. We waited until seeing a heartbeat this time.

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching?
We just finished the last season of Jessica Jones. Looking forward to Stranger Things Season 3!

nhh11 · July 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 7+3

2. Previous loss(es)? MC Jan 2019 at 6 weeks

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically?
Emotionally - nervous. We read into every single symptom or lack thereof.
Physically - I finally woke up feeling sick yesterday so...yay..? I’ll take the small reassurance. Otherwise, bloated like crazy and sore boobs.

4. Any appointment updates?
We’ve had 2 good ultrasounds. The last one was this past Friday at 6.5 wks. Good heartbeat and significant growth since the week before!

5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rant- I’m pretty nervous about MS. I’m throw up phobic (??) so I’m really dreading it. 😕
Rave - it’s so amazing having support from all of y’all! Nice to know none of us are going through this alone.

6. Any milestones coming up? We have another US on Wednesday 7/10 so FX!

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Handmaids Tale too! And The Bachelorette

optimism3 · July 2019

1. How many weeks? 9 tomorrow.

2. Previous losses? Just a CP one year ago exactly. (I feel a little like that might not be enough of a loss if that makes sense, but after that and IF you feel like my people)

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically, generally nauseous with food aversions like woah and sore boobs, but honestly less nauseous than last week - which leads me to how I’m feeling emotionally: anxious! Also, impatient, preoccupied, scared of bad news and negative feelings. On the positive side - amazed, in disbelief and appreciative to be this far.

4. Appointment updates? 2 US so far and heard a heartbeat! Haven’t been in 2 weeks because of a vacation and am terrified for the next one, but also very impatient to get there. (Going Monday)

5. Rants/raves/questions? Current rant is my father in law keeps referring to “Baby X” as if it’s already arrived and it’s frankly freaking me out and driving me crazy. Question - I would love some reassurance that my varying degrees of nausea don’t mean anything negative

6. Milestone? Please get me to the doctor on a Monday and let me be still standing afterward lol 🤞🏽

7. GTKY? Big Little Lies, Handmaids Take and rewatching Portlandia when those are too dark (so a lot of the time)

Looking forward to hopefully getting to know you all better as this goes on and supporting each other because we need and deserve it!

optimism3 · July 2019

@esimpson720 totally get your rant. Telling people is nerve wracking to me and it’s frustrating that I feel like people can’t relate and don’t understand that this is very exciting but also scary, so they just react with excitement - if that makes sense.

nhh11 · July 2019

@optimism3 My nausea has been very mild and definitely comes and goes. I had one bad day last week and a little last weekend but this entire week I’ve felt good! Which of course I was nervous about, but I had my 3rd US on Wednesday and the doc said everything looked great! I’m 8w4d now so just trying to enjoy my mild symptoms as he keeps reassuring me we’re ok. Hope you feel less anxious after Monday!

optimism3 · July 2019

Thanks @nhh11! We are pretty close then. Congrats on the 3rd US going well - must have been great.

TennisLove30 · July 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 7

2. Previous loss(es)? 1 in August 2017 at 10 weeks

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Scared, nauseated, extremely exhausted

4. Any appointment updates? 7/23

5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I feel horrible this time which is how I felt when I was pregnant with my 4.5 year old daughter, so I’m hoping it’s a good sign.

6. Any milestones coming up? We have our first ultrasound on 7/23.

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching? Supernatural all day long

joykeeperathome · July 2019

1. How many weeks are you? 7, I think

2. Previous loss(es)? We lost our 4th, went on to have two more healthy babies, and expecting again.

3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically, great. Which is scary because I normally am very very sick during pregnancy. Emotionally, hopeful.

4. Any appointment updates?
Nothing until 10-12 weeks, depending on my midwife’s availability

5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Nah, just here for the community.

6. Any milestones coming up?

7. GTKY: What tv show are you currently watching?
confession: i don’t watch tv at all

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