August 2022 Moms

PGAL 1/6

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?

Re: PGAL 1/6

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  • @paytonpedro That is so wonderful that you got to hear the heartbeat. I am waiting for that magical moment. I could cry just thinking about it!

    Weeks/EDD? 7+ weeks, Aug 23

    Previous loss? Spontaneous early loss in Aug 21

    How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? I've been feeling a little off the last few days, kind of lightheaded, and a bit of nausea here and there. Mostly just really tired. Emotionally I am struggling with the waiting, I want to know that everything is going okay in there, but my new OB office seems to have a very hands off approach to early pregnancy.  

    Any appointment updates? Impatiently waiting for my intake Jan 25

    Rants/Raves/Questions? I got an email form my cousin congratulating me this morning. Only trouble is I haven't told her, or anyone in my extended family. Apparently my parents can't keep a secret. SUPER ANNOYED. They know about our loss too, which makes me even more mad about it. It's my news to tell, when I'm ready to tell it! 
  • @maggiemadeit wow I'd be super peeved. My mom actually told one of my aunts (despite me telling her repeatedly we were not ready to share) and that really upset me. I feel very strongly about it being the parents decision on when to share the news. 

    @Karissa764 wow I can't even begin to imagine the pain and trauma you went through with those losses. All I can say, is I'm rooting for you and for those babies to stick. 💕
  • Weeks/EDD? 7+3 8/22

    Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)? 2 MMC 2 CP

    How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? 
    A little better after a good ultrasound but still feeling pretty detached from all of this. There were no tears of joy or celebrating after Monday it’s just, OK, now we hold our breath for the next appointment. Physically not feeling too bad, I mostly just want to eat all the things. 

    Any appointment updates? We had a good ultrasound on Monday, babe was measuring on track (this was a big deal because with my 2nd MMC baby measured 4 days behind which never made sense because I was tracking ovulation and got a BFP at 9DPO) I made another appointment for Tuesday at the local Women’s Care Center that offers free ultrasounds (they have several locations nationwide if anyone’s looking for a place to squeeze in an extra US) because my doctor can’t see me until week after next and it already feels like ages since my ultrasound. 

    Any big milestones? Seeing the heartbeat was big but we’ve seen a heartbeat before and still lost the baby so relief is always short-lived. 2nd tri is the big milestone. 

    Rants/Raves/Questions? Anyone have experience with an irregular shaped yolk sac? My ultrasound report showed that mine was an irregular shape and my doctor said it’s not concerning by itself and Dr. Google has some conflicting answers so not sure what to think. It seems like abnormal size is a bigger concern but given my history it feels ominous. 
    Me: 35  H: 35
    Married: 4/5/13

    "You know that place between sleep and awake, 
    that place where you can still remember dreaming?
    That's where I will always love you.  
    That's where I'll be waiting."
    ~Peter Pan 

    *TW*
    BFP #1: 11/12/12  EDD 7/25/13 Baby boy: 7/27/13
    BFP #2: 10/29/17   MMC dx @ 9 weeks
    BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18
    BFP #4: 3/2/18  MC 3/9/18
    RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal
    BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl  :'(
    Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28
    BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19  <3  Rainbow baby girl born 7/23/19 
    BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022 
  • @Karissa764 you are a warrior. I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. Sending you so much love!

    You said no ivf, right? Do multiples run in your family?
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    5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
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    edited January 2022
    @paytonpedro that’s awesome she found the HB!

    @and_peggy right there with you the emotional detachment. I still don’t believe this will lead to a baby and I’m also questioning my ability to handle 3 kids if it does work out 

    @darkrose88 yay for a healthy active baby!

    @maggiemadeit I would be going absolutely crazy waiting that long. I’m surprised that with your loss they won’t see you any sooner. Is there anyway you can appeal to them based on your history? I have a different care team than I did during my last pregnancies and I had to advocate a bit for them to see me sooner. Sorry about your parents sharing your news that would make me really mad.

      @Karissa764 I’m so sorry about all your difficult losses :( I can’t believe your ultrasound showed quads, I’m sure your emotions are all over the place. One day at a time. 





    Me: 35  H: 35
    Married: 4/5/13

    "You know that place between sleep and awake, 
    that place where you can still remember dreaming?
    That's where I will always love you.  
    That's where I'll be waiting."
    ~Peter Pan 

    *TW*
    BFP #1: 11/12/12  EDD 7/25/13 Baby boy: 7/27/13
    BFP #2: 10/29/17   MMC dx @ 9 weeks
    BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18
    BFP #4: 3/2/18  MC 3/9/18
    RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal
    BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl  :'(
    Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28
    BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19  <3  Rainbow baby girl born 7/23/19 
    BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022 
  • and_peggy said:
    @Karissa764 you are a warrior. I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. Sending you so much love!

    You said no ivf, right? Do multiples run in your family?
    No ivf or fertility treatments of any kind. Multiples don't run in our family it's literally just me lol the last mention of multiples in our family tree is my great great grandmother's sisters so it was really out of left field for us
  • @and_peggy totally hear you on being ready to be done with the first trimester. This is my last pregnancy and as much as I want to enjoy every little bit, I’m ready to enjoy it feeling more confident and less sick. 

    @darkrose88 it’s the worst. And even worst is that by dinner time I’m so tired and sick that I don’t even feel like cooking even if anything sounded good. 

    @maggiemadeit I’m definitely in the same boat as you with feeing lightheaded and nauseous on and off. Mostly on. Lol. Hopefully it eased up for both of us soon!

    @Karissa764 oh love. I don’t have any words other than you are so incredibly strong. It also seems like these 4 are meant to be! I am sending so many positive vibes your way for these little ones, and you, to stay healthy! I’m so curious what your first words were when your saw FOUR sacks?!? Did you have any hunch prior? 

    @coco2787 it’s so great that you can get in for that extra ultrasound, I hope it eases your mind a little more and is all good news!
  • @Karissa764 I’m so sorry for everything you have been through. And WOW, 4 babies! God bless the 5 of you! 

    @and_peggy I really relate to not feeling attached. I find myself saying things like, “if all goes well” or “if we make it” about the future. I want to be positive, but I feel myself holding back to protect my heart. 
     
    @coco2787 I asked for betas when I first found out, but they weren’t going to do it unless I was a recurrent loss patient. I’ve also changed providers, and I wonder if they would treat it differently if I had been a patient with them when I had my loss. I’m glad you were able to schedule another ultrasound. These early days are hard and it’s so nice that you’ll get to see that little one again. 
  • @paytonpedro So so glad your OB found the HB on the doppler! That is exciting! When is your next ultrasound appointment? Those are always the biggest fear-reducers for me!

    @and_peggy the all-day nausea is so tough! Especially with keeping up with four other kids, I imagine! When did you tell the older kids with previous pregnancies? We told DS1 but he's only two, so obviously he isn't very invested in it other than sometimes grabbing my stomach and saying, "baby's in there?"

    @darkrose88 I'm so glad you had a good second ultrasound! Such a relief!! 

    @maggiemadeit I'm sorry you didn't get to share the news for yourself. That is really frustrating. Is it something you can discuss with them to prevent it happening with more people? 

    @Karissa764 Sending so many hugs and good vibes. I don't have much to say, just in shock for you! Will you be with your regular OB, or a high risk doctor with the quads? 

    @coco2787 I feel you on the anxiety following the first confirmation scan <3 Before our losses, I always thought once you saw the baby for the first time on an ultrasound you were basically in the clear. What was irregular about the yolk sac shape? 


    Weeks/EDD? 7+2, August 24

    Previous loss(es) (share as much or as little as you like)? Blighted ovum at 10 weeks in March 2021, two suspected CPs in June & July 2021, spontaneous loss at 9 weeks in October after a perfect first US. 

    How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? Emotionally I'm feeling a bit better than last week, really I think because my symptoms are starting to pick up finally and this feels most like my pregnancy with DS1. I know symptoms aren't indicative of pregnancy outcomes, especially because with my blighted ovum I had tons of symptoms, but it's still reassuring for some reason.

    Any appointment updates? Next appointment is January 17 and I'll have an ultrasound at that one. It is SO hard to wait for it and I've been incredibly tempted to go get an ultrasound at a freestanding clinic just to "check in" but am trying to resist. 

    Any big milestones? Not a milestone specifically, but I took the Sneak Peek test yesterday and mailed it off. Should have results Monday or Tuesday. We did it with DS1 and it was right, and my sisters did it with their pregnancies and theirs were all correct. Hopefully it is again! 

    Rants/Raves/Questions? Not right now!



  • @aukeev usually yolk sacs are a smooth circular shape but mine had an indent on one of the walls. That’s exciting about the SneakPeek, I didn’t know you could do it that early! I’m dying to know the sex. 
    Me: 35  H: 35
    Married: 4/5/13

    "You know that place between sleep and awake, 
    that place where you can still remember dreaming?
    That's where I will always love you.  
    That's where I'll be waiting."
    ~Peter Pan 

    *TW*
    BFP #1: 11/12/12  EDD 7/25/13 Baby boy: 7/27/13
    BFP #2: 10/29/17   MMC dx @ 9 weeks
    BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18
    BFP #4: 3/2/18  MC 3/9/18
    RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal
    BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl  :'(
    Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28
    BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19  <3  Rainbow baby girl born 7/23/19 
    BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022 
  • @aukeev my next u/s is 1/31!! I’m kind of excited for it, but also am going to be nervous until it here! It’s so far away! Lol. I have been toying with doing sneak peek again! Make sure you update us with the results!! I did it with my second and it was right but my sister just did it last summer and it was wrong. Said girl when she had a boy. But I guess she’s like .01% of the false tests, so probably just bad luck. 
  • @aukeev my daughter was like 3.5 when we told her with the last one. I think they’ve all been too little to really understand besides her. But this time they’ll probably get it.
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    5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
  • I don’t know if it’s trauma brain rearing it’s ugly head or actual intuition but I don’t feel very optimistic about tomorrow’s ultrasound. The fact that one of our losses happened between 7 and 8 weeks is not helping my anxiety either. 
    Me: 35  H: 35
    Married: 4/5/13

    "You know that place between sleep and awake, 
    that place where you can still remember dreaming?
    That's where I will always love you.  
    That's where I'll be waiting."
    ~Peter Pan 

    *TW*
    BFP #1: 11/12/12  EDD 7/25/13 Baby boy: 7/27/13
    BFP #2: 10/29/17   MMC dx @ 9 weeks
    BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18
    BFP #4: 3/2/18  MC 3/9/18
    RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal
    BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl  :'(
    Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28
    BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19  <3  Rainbow baby girl born 7/23/19 
    BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022 
  • @coco2787 hopefully you’re wrong and it’s just trauma brain. PGAL brain is the worst, I feel for you and know you’re not alone. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow 
  • @coco2787 I’m hoping it’s just trauma brain for you and I’m sending positive vibes that tomorrow goes smoothly! I’ll be thinking of you! 
  • @coco2787 sending you all the hugs and positive vibes. I know how hard it is to be positive when things haven't gone well in the past. I'll be thinking of you and looking for your update. 
  • @coco2787 wishing the best for you. I felt the same way going in last Friday. ( I also has a MC at 8 weeks)  I was so zoned in looking for a heart beat I didn't even initially notice the wiggling legs or the second baby. Just panic searching for a chest flicker.
  • @coco2787 PGAL anxiety is so real, but I’m holding on to all the hope for you. Thinking of you and hoping that you have a wonderful scan tomorrow that can put your mind a little more at ease. 
  • @coco2787 yes! I’m so happy you got a little relief. One day at a time. ❤️
  • Best news @coco2787, so happy you got to see that sweet baby today!
  • @bobloblaw87 glad to have you here! I read your intro and I'm not at all surprised you decided to lurk for awhile. I can imagine it was quite a shock to realize you were pregnant & to have made it this far - but it sounds like you've hit some major milestones already which is comforting. I'll be keeping my FX for you that the u/s on Thursday goes well. 
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