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PGAL June Check In

profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
in October 2020 Moms
This thread is for anyone who has experienced loss at any point in pregnancy or experienced the loss of a child.  

How far along are you? 

How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? 

Any upcoming appointments? 

GTKY: What is your favorite place to shop for clothes? (Not maternity) 

***We are going to monthly in this check in but feel free to post at any time. I’ll probably check in and see how everyone is doing once a week or so.***
Me: 27 DH: 27
Married 6/15/13
BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
~In our hearts forever~
BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    How far along are you? — 21 weeks 

    How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? 
    - All day heartburn started last week which is super fun. And my current bottle of tums expired in 2018 😭
    - I have my AS and I’m really excited for it. Just hoping my cervix is nice and long and baby is healthy 
    - I’m getting a bit nervous as I approach 24 weeks which is when I lost my daughter. I know there’s nothing I can do to prevent anything I just really hope nothing bad happens. 

    Any upcoming appointments? — AS on June 3

    GTKY: What is your favorite place to shop for clothes? (Not maternity) — Old Navy and Maurices 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • KurtniKurtni member
    How far along are you? 22 weeks today 

    How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? 
    Really good, all my energy is back. I’m feeling regular movement now so I’m not constantly panicking something is wrong with the baby. My loss milestone is 26 weeks so ready to get passed that. 

    Any upcoming appointments? June 17 for growth scan, glucose test and 24 week OB visit

    GTKY: What is your favorite place to shop for clothes? (Not maternity)

    I like Gap, Marshall’s, Target, Old Navy, and so many random Amazon finds. 

    @profmcgonagall good luck at your anatomy scan! 
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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    @Kurtni, thank you! It was so nice seeing him moving around and I’m just waiting on results now.
    That’s awesome you are feeling regular movement. It really does put the mind at ease. 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • babyodobabyodo member
    How far along are you? 20+3 today

    How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? I'm feeling pretty good! Despite my recurrent RLP, I'm sleeping well. I've started wearing a belly support band, which has helped. 
    I'll be moving offices soon, and while my old office is still operating under strict stay-at-home order for all non-essential and high-risk personnel (me), my new office is back to fully operational. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I may speak to my OB at my next appt and see what she advises.

    Any upcoming appointments? June 10th (routine OB check-up)

    GTKY: What is your favorite place to shop for clothes? (Not maternity): I'd have to say either ModCloth or Unique Vintage, since I do most of my shopping online. I liked ModCloth much more before their recent merger with WalMart/Go Global Retail, though.
    Me: 37 / DH: 41
    Due with baby #2: Feb 2022


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  • mamaheatherlmamaheatherl member
    How far along are you? 22w6d

    How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? I’ve had a little more energy lately, which I appreciate Still anxious sometimes, but a little less now that he’s moving around a lot.

    Any upcoming appointments? OB appointment on 6/22

    GTKY: What is your favorite place to shop for clothes? (Not maternity) 
    I love Maurice’s! They’re my go to, especially for jeans.
    Me: 29, DH: 29
    TTC since: 2/13
    Long, anovulatory cycles
    Began fertility testing 12/13
    Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
    HSG: waiting to schedule
    SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
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  • mamaheatherlmamaheatherl member
    @profmcgonagall so glad the scan went well!!!
    Me: 29, DH: 29
    TTC since: 2/13
    Long, anovulatory cycles
    Began fertility testing 12/13
    Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
    HSG: waiting to schedule
    SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
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  • mamaheatherlmamaheatherl member
    @babyodo I was so sad when Wal-Mart bought out ModCloth (or merged or whatever). It’s definitely not the same anymore.
    Me: 29, DH: 29
    TTC since: 2/13
    Long, anovulatory cycles
    Began fertility testing 12/13
    Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
    HSG: waiting to schedule
    SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    I hope everyone is doing ok. 
    I’ve been avoiding everything because I’m struggling a bit. Today I am 24 weeks which is the day I lost my daughter almost 4 years ago. I’m happy to have made it to viability but I’m just really struggling today. 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • kalesix3kalesix3 member
    @profmcgonagall I haven't regularly checked in on these threads, but I'm sending you so much virtual support and a hug. 
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  • kboydbowmankboydbowman member
    Im not doing well.  See other threads
    Current pregnancy -
    First BFP on 1/4/22.  Due date 9/13/22.

    Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.


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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    Sending you love and huge @kboydbowman
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • KurtniKurtni member
    @profmcgonagall Loss milestones are so hard. Mine is coming up
    shortly too. 

    @kboydbowman thinking of you ❤️

    I am having such a hard time buying things for this baby or doing a nursery. I keep setting timelines (if I make it to the anatomy scan, if the next growth scan looks good) and then when I reach that goal I still can’t pull the trigger. 
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  • mamaheatherlmamaheatherl member
    @Kurtni, I did the same thing. My therapist asked “when will you feel like it’s safe to buy things for the baby?” And I responded “When I’m holding him in my arms.” It was kind of eye-opening for me. But I have started buying things, finally.

    @profmcgonagall, the loss milestones are so so hard- sending you lots of hugs.

    @kboydbowman, thinking of you and sweet Clementine. Sending positive thoughts your way.
    Me: 29, DH: 29
    TTC since: 2/13
    Long, anovulatory cycles
    Began fertility testing 12/13
    Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
    HSG: waiting to schedule
    SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    @Kurtni and @mamaheatherl, I feel the same way about buying things. The only thing I’ve bought so far is a mini crib to put next to my bed. I need a few more items and I just can’t pull the trigger. 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • mamaheatherlmamaheatherl member
    I’m struggling today. I had to see my OB because my feet and hands were itchy, which is a symptom of cholestasis. I was telling my husband if this was a “normal” pregnancy, I would have waited a few days to see if it faded. But because our reality is that we know babies can die, I’m always on hyper-alert. Ugh.
    Me: 29, DH: 29
    TTC since: 2/13
    Long, anovulatory cycles
    Began fertility testing 12/13
    Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
    HSG: waiting to schedule
    SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    @mamaheatherl, it’s so hard being pregnant after loss. 
    I hope everything looked ok and it’s not cholestasis 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • kalesix3kalesix3 member
    Has everyone announced on SM? 
    We decided early on we didn't want to tell the in laws until after viability which worked great since we haven't seen them in a year and are flying back next month. But I wanted to put something simple on SM for a few friends, and my anxiety is just going crazy. I'm trying to push through it because this baby deserves no less than my first had, celebration wise.. but it's really hard. Is anyone else in the same boat? 
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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    @kalesix3, we announced around 14 weeks. I was really apprehensive about it overall I thought that this baby deserves to be celebrated and it was nice to receive well wishes and congratulations from people who know what we’ve been through. We announced around 10 weeks with my first two pregnancies so it was a bit later. 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • KurtniKurtni member
    @kalesix3 I’ve only announced to people I see in person who would visibly see I’m pregnant. I’ve been thinking about a cute SM announcement, but just haven’t been able to follow through. I keep seeing this little sign at Target that says “We don’t know what to expect but we’re expecting,” which I’m sure is intended for first time parents, but it makes a lot of sense for PGAL too. 
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  • kalesix3kalesix3 member
    @Kurtni I love that sign idea, I don't have a letterboard but maybe I'll spend some birthday money and get one, that's a great idea! Thank you! If you get one, let me know! 

    @profmcgonagall thank you, those are my
    thoughts too. If we lived closer to the in laws, we probably would have had to announce sooner with seeing them in person, but thanks to the distance and quarantine, we haven't really told anyone but our best friends, and only very recently because they were in the neighborhood. 
    I really struggle with the mental gymnastics of telling people and jinxing myself, I know it's not rational, but sometimes it seems the only way to keep baby safe is keeping baby to myself. 
    I'm trying to work through all those thoughts, some days are better than others though. 

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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    @kalesix3, whether you choose to announce or not, we all know your baby is loved celebrated. It’s hard to be vulnerable and share that joy when we know how easily it can be gone. 
    You can always shock everyone and share a birth announcement when baby is born. 
    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • profmcgonagallprofmcgonagall member
    I had a terrible dream last night where I was at the hospital for contractions and they started losing baby’s heart rate. They rushed me to an emergency c section and put me under. I woke up thinking it was real ☹️. 

    Me: 27 DH: 27
    Married 6/15/13
    BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks 
    ~In our hearts forever~
    BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18


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  • kalesix3kalesix3 member
    @profmcgonagall those dreams are so difficult, I've woken myself up from crying from a horrifyingly realistic dream before. I hope in the coming weeks you have some happier dreams to wake up and feel excited about! Cyber hugs to you 💛

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