*Weekly All-CAR Check In 9/19*

[peaseblossom55]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 24 weeks 2 days/cantaloupe

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I am tired, and sore. I get some on and off nausea and acid reflux. My stomach feels so heavy.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We have someone coming in today to install a ceiling fan in the nursery, and hopefully the curtains will go up too.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I hit viability over the weekend, which to me calms me a bit. I have a u/s and an appointment with the MFM next Wednesday.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not today

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food? I like Halloween and Halloween candy. I like going out to fire pit in the backyard. I love apple cider and apple cider donuts.

[shandorfml2]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
6w4d pea?
How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
So freaking tired. Trying hard to make it through work! Aside from that the nausea has been a bit better. Emotionally, really scared this morning. Just afraid of losing another child.
Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Told a lot of people yesterday that I am pregnant, and it feels better for it to be known. If I can catch my boss today I will be telling her

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I'm kinda hoping my OBs office will call and send me for another ultrasound before my apt on Oct 6th. Just feels a long way to wait for another u/s. With my son I had an u/s at 5w3d and another one a week later, but since I was measuring right at six weeks this time she might not.
Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nah

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food? fall walks, pumpkins, fires, halloween, love stews and crock pot meals!

[kath16]

Mind if I join? renegadewhit my EDD is May 2

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 8 weeks tomorrow, which is kidney bean apparently

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Pretty "meh" on both fronts. Feeling alright today physically, which has me questioning everything emotionally. I'm generally either one or the other.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My u/s went well last week, but i won't have anything else until a doppler check on 10/10. COMMENCE THREE WEEK FREAK OUT.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? See above

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? We are right in the time frame where my babies stopped growing for my MMCs. When I was pregnancy with DS, I had a SCH, which made me a complete lunatic, but at least I was getting ultrasounds once a week or so. This time I'm back to wait to see. Which, ultimately is good, but UGH.

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food? I LOVE fall. Football games, soccer games, hooded sweatshirts and ugly boots Love it

[glb30]

Hi, all!

peaseblossom55 Congrats on V-day! Such an exciting milestone!

shandorfml2 Aw- the early weeks are so stressful. I hope you are able to get in for another ultrasound to calm your nerves.

kath16 welcome! Congrats on the good ultrasound! I'm sorry you are coming up on a loss milestone- they are scary.

AFM,

How far along are you? 13w2d- a medium sized goldfish is what my pregnancy app told me!

How are you feeling? Physically, okay. I ran out of Diclegus and have been vomiting more. My hip is also numb from a progesteone shot this morning....Emotionally, better than last week bc I have a little bump. I am in my first 4 week break between appointments and it seems LONG. I have little freak-outs now and then that I've lost the HB and just don't know.

Upcoming milestones/Appointments: I'll hit second tri on Saturday and officially be off all my medications prescribed by my RE other than metanx which I'll take the whole time. I have an OB appointment on 9/27. Looking forward to that. I've kind of been waiting to share the news until I hear a heartbeat in second tri.

Thoughts or prayers? I'm okay this week, thanks!

QOTW: I love the cooler weather, and football games/football foods! Cider, hot Chocolate, pumpkins and better clothes! my fav season!

[peaseblossom55]

Welcome kath16!
shandorfml2, I really hated the early weeks, another u/s would be nice.
glb30, almost done with your long stretch without an appointment. I hate those stretches so much.

[chknma]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 7+1 wee raspberry/playing die

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? blah. tired, nauseous, food aversion. the cramping seems better which is good, but then makes me feel crazy. both hopeful and anxious all day, every day.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? nope

Upcoming milestones or appointments? 1 week until our 8 week intake appointment. I'm just ready for it to be here. We're headed out of town for the weekend so I'm hoping that will help with distraction. I'm sure I will be full on crazy Sunday since our last 8 week appointment is when we discovered our MMC.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nope

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food?
Fall is my favorite! fall festivals, warm food, jeans and hoodies, football, campfires....bring it on!

[oldbaylover1024]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 18w3d

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically okay. Tired and full of reflux, but well. Emotionally kind of a mess. I'm not feeling any movement and it's killing me. Our a/s isn't until 10/4 so it's going to be a long two weeks.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? MH picked out some vintage baseball items for baby's room so I have a starting point for decorating. And we settled on a name!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Just our a/s on 10/4

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Do prayers for sanity count? LOL

QOTW: I love getting outside. The cool weather is my favorite doe hiking. We have lots of options for hiking and trails around us, so we try to take advantage. And football

[sfazar]

So much news today!

Congratulations on vday peaseblossom55!

Hugs @dhandorfml2--remember to lean on us in these early weeks--exciting that the cat is out of the bag!

Welcome kath16!

oldbaylover1024--that is adorable about the baseball stuff--you will have to share pics of the nursery!

AFM
How far along? 11 weeks Brussels sprout

How are you feeling? Physically ok--had a terrible headache yesterday and a bit of nausea but I have been traveling so things get out of whack. Emotionally ok. I went into a panic last night because I haven't had thyroid testing--I started taking synthroid after my loss for subclinical hypothyroidism...so I put in a call to my doc this AM. My husband said it was just a placebo but I am feeling guilty that i didn't press for this sooner.

Other updates? Told my parents and grandma over the weekend and everyone was really happy. I don't know why it surprised me so much how happy everyone was but it felt good.

QOTW I love the change from summer fruits to fall flavors. Seeing mums in the supermarket and apples right when you walk in makes me know the season is changing. Time for squash and apples and comfort foods--a pregnant lady's dream right? Usually it is a welcome break from tomatoes although this year my garden sucked so I feel like I didn't get my fill!

[ksyknelvr73]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 35 weeks today! No clue fruit/vegetable.


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally I am okay. Physically I am beyond uncomfortable. Lots of swelling. The heat is on my last nerve.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Nothing really at the moment.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have an appointment on Thursday. To my knowledge just a regular appointment and nothing exciting.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? No.

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food? I love fall so much. I wish the weather would act right though. Apparently GA hasn't gotten the freaking memo. My favorite fall thing is Halloween...but really the whole month of October. It's my favorite month of the year - weather cools off, lots of fall festivals, leaves changing, my wedding anniversary, new baby(!!!!!), and again, Halloween.

[iheartbroccoli]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 6 weeks, 2 days

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I often feel too pessimistic for this board, but my therapist is encouraging me to take baby steps to make this pregnancy feel more normal to help me be excited for this baby. And I am excited, just trying to be more excited than scared and feel more connected to this pregnancy.

Physically, I am sick as a dog. Non-stop nausea, and I'm taking b6. But I'm grateful for the nausea, so I'm not complaining.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My first ultrasound was last week. We were able to hear the heartbeat at 5 weeks, 5 days, so exciting! I also have a subchorionic hematoma. I'm taking it easy and trying not to stress about that.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Second ultrasound is next week, so I'm hoping the SCH will be smaller by then.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nothing in particular this week.

[iheartbroccoli]

Sept 19, 2016 9:42:11 GMT -5 shandorfml2 said:

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
6w4d pea?
How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
So freaking tired. Trying hard to make it through work! Aside from that the nausea has been a bit better. Emotionally, really scared this morning. Just afraid of losing another child.
Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Told a lot of people yesterday that I am pregnant, and it feels better for it to be known. If I can catch my boss today I will be telling her

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I'm kinda hoping my OBs office will call and send me for another ultrasound before my apt on Oct 6th. Just feels a long way to wait for another u/s. With my son I had an u/s at 5w3d and another one a week later, but since I was measuring right at six weeks this time she might not.
Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nah

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food? fall walks, pumpkins, fires, halloween, love stews and crock pot meals!

Big hugs.   I feel the same, so scared of losing another child.

Is your OB pretty supportive and understanding of your feelings? I'm all for asking for more ultrasounds if it would make you feel better.

[glb30]

iheartbroccoli (((hugs) those first weeks are rough! But finding the HB- so exciting! I also had an SCH, and so far, so good. My OB told me not to worry about it at all.

renegadewhit I'm glad your doctor was able to get you in on Thursday! I called today about a sharp pain in my abdomen (prob RPL, I learned), but the nurse said "all sorts of feelings in your abdomen area are expected." Yay for your H and fur babies joining you on the West coast!

unringthebell Wow! So close. I'll be thinking about you!

oldbaylover1024 I hope the time til your anatomy scan goes quickly! I bet you'll be feeling movement any day now. Prayers for sanity are a legit request!

[iheartbroccoli]

Thank you renegadewhit and glb30! That meant a lot! I like hearing the positive outcomes of SCH.

[madameovary]

Hi all!! 13w3d

Verifi results are in, healthy baby girl!!!!!!!!!

[shandorfml2]

Sept 19, 2016 19:42:25 GMT -5 iheartbroccoli said:

Sept 19, 2016 9:42:11 GMT -5 shandorfml2 said:

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
6w4d pea?
How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
So freaking tired. Trying hard to make it through work! Aside from that the nausea has been a bit better. Emotionally, really scared this morning. Just afraid of losing another child.
Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Told a lot of people yesterday that I am pregnant, and it feels better for it to be known. If I can catch my boss today I will be telling her

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I'm kinda hoping my OBs office will call and send me for another ultrasound before my apt on Oct 6th. Just feels a long way to wait for another u/s. With my son I had an u/s at 5w3d and another one a week later, but since I was measuring right at six weeks this time she might not.
Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nah

QOTW: this week fall is officially here! What's your favorite fall activity, tradition, or food? fall walks, pumpkins, fires, halloween, love stews and crock pot meals!

Big hugs.   I feel the same, so scared of losing another child.

Is your OB pretty supportive and understanding of your feelings? I'm all for asking for more ultrasounds if it would make you feel better.

Yes, she is. She delivered both my angel and rainbow #1. I don't want to be annoying but I will call if I start to freak out. 

[shandorfml2]

madameovary, yay!

[sfazar]

Sept 19, 2016 21:57:44 GMT -5 madameovary said:

Hi all!! 13w3d

Verifi results are in, healthy baby girl!!!!!!!!!

Whoohoo! Congratulations!

[sfazar]

@sarahwithanh, all good calming vibes coming your way! Take comfort in your doctor's assessment of things.