PGAL 12/2

paytonpedro · December 2021

This thread is for those who are pregnant after a previous loss(es). TW for entire thread due to discussion of MC, TFMR, CP, etc.

Weeks/EDD?

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)?

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?

Any appointment updates?

Any big milestones?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

and_peggy · December 2021

Thanks for starting this @paytonpedro. I was also in March group. I changed my name this time because I’m not really ready to share with many yet.

Weeks/EDD? I think 4+3 (8/8) but I’ll wait and see what they say in a few weeks.

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)?
- Loss 1 at 7 week in 2015. Had just seen hb and then lost baby a few days after which was so sad. It would have been our first baby.
- Couple CPs here and there.
- Loss 2 in September (d&c 9/9 at 13 weeks). It was really tough. I had my first appointment in mid August and waited several weeks to miscarry on my own and it didn’t happen. Took misoprostal and it didn’t work. Had a lot of complications including softball size blood clots that landed me in the ER. Then developed 4in ovarian cyst. And now it’s gone but I have a new one. It’s been a wild few months here.

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
Overall feeling bad right now, think I have bronchitis and I can’t take anything. Pregnancy wise, normal besides the bloating and back pain. Emotionally I am in a much better head space this time. I feel like I had a looming feeling last time before my first appointment, like I knew something was going to be wrong. I guess intuitively I was preparing myself, even though I could never have been prepared for that mess. But I don’t have that negative feeling this time, which obviously isn’t an indicator of things that could happen but I just overall feel better about it all.

Any appointment updates?
Thyroid check (Hashimoto’s) on 12/20.
First OB appt on 12/22

Any big milestones?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

paytonpedro · December 2021

@and_peggy I saw that you were there. I’m curious what your previous username was. It’s nice to be here with you now, again, and I hope we both make it through this time!! I’m glad you’re in a good headspace emotionally. I had the same feeling last time and feel much more positive this time as well.

Weeks/EDD?

4w today, 8/11

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)?
Mc at 5 weeks in July

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?

I don’t feel pregnant yet. I have mildly sore boobs that seem to be getting a little worse everyday. Emotionally I’m anxious but trying to remain positive. I feel better this time than last time. I also feel slightly crazy because I’ve been taking hpt’s eod. I know the line doesn’t mean much but last time the line faded and went blank right after I started mc-ing, so it feels slightly reassuring for me. And I’m going to continue it until Monday.

Any appointment updates? I tried to make my first appt for the week before Christmas but my dr is on vacation, so I’m going Monday just to confirm. I’m hoping she’ll give me a script for a dating ultrasound for the week before Christmas so I can at least see that heartbeat. I feel like, even though I know a loss can occur after that point, I’ll feel better seeing it. I didn’t get to see it last time.

Any big milestones?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

and_peggy · December 2021

@paytonpedro I’ve changed my name every time I enter a new board. I like the anonymity I guess. My March name was v2hb. Not sure if we had much overlap. I was active for a while and then backed off when I knew the pregnancy wasn’t viable.

I hear you about feeling better after seeing a heartbeat. For me, I think I’ll settle past 13 weeks. It’s crazy how much a loss can mess with you, even though I’ve had 4 healthy pregnancies.

starkette · December 2021

@and_peggy so sorry you had to go through all of that. What an emotional rollercoaster. I can't imagine. I'm glad you're in a better space right now.

Weeks/EDD? 4w4d EDD 8/7

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)? I had a miscarriage in early October. I was 6-7 weeks. Not sure when the loss happened, the bleeding started at 6w2d and stopped at 7w2d. Then I had my first appointment at 7w5d and the ultrasound tech found nothing, just some fluid build up. It was sad and even though I knew it was possible, I was surprised because the bleeding was relatively light the entire time. And I bled with my second daughter so I hoped it was similar to that. I had HcG taken weekly until it went to zero (had a period in the meantime) and I got the ok to try again right before I ovulated.

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? I'm good. Had about two weeks at the end of October where I was really blue and I let myself do nothing but the bare minimum. I drank a lot of coffee and ate a lot of junk food and watched crap TV. Once I got the ok to try again, I felt better and even talked to my therapist about it (even though I haven't seen her in a while). I'm shocked we got pregnant again so fast but feel MUCH more calm about it. I was so anxious last time. I didn't realize how much until now. I obsessed over what I ate, how much water I drank, my exercise levels...now I'll still eat healthy but I'm not gonna obsess like I did before. The occasional chocolate isn't gonna hurt. I'm not usually obsessive about food, but last pregnancy was a mind twist. I wasn't myself. I feel like myself, now.

Any appointment updates? First appointment on the 14th just to verify pregnancy. It'll be my first ultrasound and I'm excited and nervous, but not bad nervous. My husband keeps joking about twins and I'm NOT thrilled with the idea. (they run in his family, his bro/sis are twins) I know it's not likely but he's gotta stop getting in my head. lol.

Any big milestones? Nope!

Rants/Raves/Questions? None

returning_bump_member · December 2021

Weeks/EDD? 5w4d due 8/1

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)? My loss was in late July. Never had any bleeding/cramping. SO and I went for an ultrasound and we were notified there wasn't a heartbeat. The only lucky thing was I hadn't eaten/drank anything so I was able to have a D&C that same day on 8/3.

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? I'm feeling apprehensive. Still scared this pregnancy is either ectopic or will end in another MMC. Physically, I feel great. No symptoms whatsoever, which is also terrifying, but if this pregnancy sticks, I'm grateful for the lack of sore breasts and no nausea.

Any appointment updates? None yet. I'm without insurance until January so I'll call when I get my new card in the mail.

Any big milestones? Nope.

Rants/Raves/Questions? None yet, stay tuned. 🙂

EmilyE13 · December 2021

Weeks/EDD? 4 weeks (8/11)

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)?

2017 lost older daughter’s twin at 7w. Heard both heartbeats previous week but were down to one the following week.
CP in July. Was my first cycle back after having my youngest. I was freaked out but excited, then the line faded and disappeared over the next several days.

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?

If you asked me before this afternoon, I would say pretty good, but I stocked up on some tests including a Clear Blue digital, and it said “not pregnant.” I never use CB and always stick with FRER (which have been getting darker) and it was probably too early to use a digital, but I’m still very worried.

Any appointment updates?
Nothing scheduled yet, but they put me on oral progesterone for my last pregnancy after doing an early beta, which makes me wonder if I should get a blood draw soon to check levels of everything.

Any big milestones?

I’ll feel better tomorrow if the FRER line has gotten darker.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

Just thankful for an already very supportive group!

starkette · December 2021

@EmilyE13 those clear blue digitals are the least sensitive on the market. FRER is the most sensitive. I'd trust them way more at this point. That's why the FRER are more expensive.

paytonpedro · December 2021

@EmilyE13 I second what @starkette said about test sensitivity. I have a couple first response digitals and I’ve been waiting to take them even though I obviously already know I’m currently pregnant. My hang up is not seeing the line. I would definitely trust the frer more.

amberrmariee20 · December 2021

Weeks/EDD? I am 4 weeks today !!! My EDD is august 13, 2022. I found out super early, at 3w4d, I was super shocked to see the test turn
positive, so shocked I peed on 3 more, the digital clear blue said 1-2 weeks (meaning 3-4 gestation).

Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)?

I had an extremely traumatic loss in June 2017… I had just finished breastfeeding in March 2017 my boy was 17 months old, and was on the mini pill Micronor when I messed my April period I thought maybe it was from stopping breastfeeding, so I decided to test, turns out I was pregnant… around 6-8 weeks (based on my period I was 6.6 weeks but based on ultrasound I was 8 ish weeks. I started passing massive blood clots, after hours in the ER the gynocologist told me there is no way to save this pregnancy even though baby has a heartbeat, so he put me in for an emergency D&C

it was horrible.

How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?

I have PTSD from my misscarriage but I’m feeling optimistic!!!

Any appointment updates? First appointment dec 8th !!!!

Any big milestones? I just can’t wait to hit the 12 week mark 🙏🏻

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just happy to be here with you all ❤️

starkette · December 2021

@amberrmariee20 that sounds soooo rough, I'm so sorry you had to go through that.

Sending good vibes! And an appointment coming up soon! Eeek! That's exciting. I, too, can't wait until the 12 week mark. I always feel better once I get into the second trimester.

returning_bump_member · December 2021

@amberrmariee20 I echo everything @starkette said.

2nd trimester countdown! I'm 51 days from mine and it feels like forever!

paytonpedro · December 2021

@amberrmariee20 ptsd from a mc is a real thing. I’m so sorry you went through that. That 12 week mark cannot come soon enough!

Well y’all. My crazy pgal self is still testing 🤦🏼‍♀️ I took my last test this morning, and the line was so dark that it pulled dye from the control line. I knowww it doesn’t really mean much but it really just makes me feel good. My last never got dark and just stayed on the light side then disappeared at 5 weeks.

amberrmariee20 · December 2021

I’m so happy for all of us to be in this together 💕💕

EmilyE13 · December 2021

@amberrmariee20 I’m so sorry you went through that. Be patient with yourself and know we’re here for you.

@paytonpedro girl, same. My FRER lines are still light, so I can’t help myself. It’s looking like I must have ovulated particularly late this month, so logical brain is trying to calm PGAL brain with that consideration, ie that I am earlier on than I initially thought.

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