*Weekly All-CAR Check In 10/3*

[iheartbroccoli]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. Just over 8 weeks.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I am sick as a dog. MH has been doing so much, but he just injured his shoulder so it's been interesting around here. Emotionally, I am so up and down. Sometimes I feel at peace regarding this pregnancy, sometimes I freak out about having another baby in the NICU. Trying to enjoy what I can.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? At the encouragement of my therapist, we are doing an announcement for this baby, probably around week 13/14.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next appointment isn't until 10/19, which is my driving me crazy. I may be stopping by for an ultrasound before then (dr. is encouraging me to stop by whenever I want one).

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just for peace and relaxation.

[downtheshore]

Oct 4, 2016 14:48:52 GMT -5 sfazar said:

Hi all--just an update. My 11th hour NT scan is Thurs AM. If you can spare some positive vibes and warm thoughts I would be grateful. I feel overwhelmingly anxious about it and I have to go alone because my husband is working. Thank you so much!

I'm so glad that you got it scheduled. Sorry that you have to go alone. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[chknma]

sfazar, sending lots of good thoughts for tomorrow!!!

[glb30]

sfazar sending positive thoughts your way for tomorrow!

[LaRomana]

Update on my NT scan: Baby looks perfect, NT measurement is normal.

[shandorfml2]

Oct 6, 2016 9:37:19 GMT -5 LaRomana said:

Update on my NT scan: Baby looks perfect, NT measurement is normal.

yay!

[leloyd]

renegadewhit - Can you please add me? My EDD is 6/2/17

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 5w6d/peppercorn

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I am feeling much better emotionally today. I had my drs appointment this morning and we found the gestational sac on the ultrasound and saw a very tiny baby. They said they saw flickering, but I didn't see it. I know they were a bit concerned that I am measuring about a week behind where I should be based on LMP. However, I have been having wonky cycles and based off of when I believe I ovulated I would have been closer to a 6/4/17 EDD so I am not too stressed about that. They are running more betas just to be safe though. Physically, the supplemental progesterone is kicking my butt. All I want to do is go to sleep.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Now that I have an EDD, I am thinking about joining a bmb. Just have to figure out if I should stick with June or introduce on May since I am so close to the line.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next appointment has been scheduled for 11/4

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I am okay

QOTW: Share your favorite soup recipe! I recently made a leek soup and loved it, but of course I can't find the recipe. There is this one thought that looks good:
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/creamy-leek-soup-238442

[leloyd]

LaRomana Congratulations on the great NT scan!

[grneyes]

LaRomana Congrats on the good scan!

[downtheshore]

Oct 6, 2016 9:37:19 GMT -5 LaRomana said:

Update on my NT scan: Baby looks perfect, NT measurement is normal.

Such wonderful news!

[shandorfml2]

grneyes, I like the idea of buying the baby a little something after each ultrasound/milestone Think I'll stat doing that. YAY for a great ultrasound with a hb, that is wonderful.


My scan went well as well! Had my first apt. with my OB and I was SO nervous. Didn't help that she was over an hour late. My blood pressure was high because I was terrified. Now she wants me to monitor my blood pressure and take a daily baby aspirin. I really think it is trauma/stress related and not an actual blood pressure issue.

My sugar has also been whacky, with a couple lows this week. So I am sticking to the diabetes diet even though I passed my 1 hour GTT. I will repeat the test around 24 weeks. She also wants a 24 hour urine, to check kidney function (we did this with DS) I'm not really sure why she feels it necessary...to check for protein?

AND she wants me to take additional magnesium. So I think she is overly concerned about my blood pressure but I'll keep monitoring it and do as she says. I am also working on de-stressing work as it has been terrible lately.

She did an u/s but not vaginally, and I am only 9 weeks so we couldn't see much. But we did see the heart flickering away and that's all I needed. I'll see her again in four weeks and before then do my urine and check thyroid. oh, and she said my thyroid was 3.5 so I am upping my meds. She would like it below 2.5

Sorry for the long rant!

[grneyes]

shandorfml2 Glad to hear the scan went well! I'm on baby aspirin and thyroid meds too. I also have a BP monitor at home because taking mine before an ultrasound is just ridiculous, they should do it afterwards!

km380 Yay!! Congrats on team pink!

[leloyd]

shandorfml2, I am glad your appointment went well

km380, Yay for Team Pink!

[shandorfml2]

km380, yay!!!! team pink, fun fun. I hope to be team pink this time around.

[downtheshore]

shandorfml2, so glad that your appointment went well and km380, so happy that you heard your baby girl's heartbeat!

[downtheshore]

I have good news, too. Our NT scan went well this morning. All measurements were good and baby had hiccups and was waving her hands around. I am so relieved. Thanks for all the positive vibes and prayers!

[LaRomana]

shandorfml2, Glad your appointment went well, and that your doctor is being so thorough!

km380, Congrats on a good US, yay team pink!

[leloyd]

downtheshore,congratulations on an awesome NT scan