PAIF/PgAL Check-in 11/21-11/28

[bepandnick]

How is everyone doing this week?

[akraus2015]

Physically, awful. So mentally, great! I've never been so happy to have morning sickness!!

The cramping scare on Saturday really freaked me out, but it was never accompanied by any spotting, so I'm thinking it was just normal stretching/growing.

We get to see baby in 2 more days!!

[AmazingTulip]

I think I'm doing alright. My ultrasound this morning was reassuring, but I've been here before. With my last pregnancy, I remember feeling this impending sense of doom after I had my ultrasound at 8 weeks that showed a baby with a heartbeat. It's like I knew something bad was going to happen. I don't feel that way this time, so I'm hoping that's a good sign.

[MissSally]

I'm doing well this week. Having morning sickness gives me pretty much zero time to worry about the little squish.

My ultrasound this morning was wonderful and completely reassuring! Seeing that little heartbeat was magical. I have such a different feeling about this pregnancy than I did my last two... I think it is a great sign. Yay!

[akraus2015]

Nov 21, 2016 15:54:03 GMT -5 MissSally said:

I'm doing well this week. Having morning sickness gives me pretty much zero time to worry about the little squish.

My ultrasound this morning was wonderful and completely reassuring! Seeing that little heartbeat was magical. I have such a different feeling about this pregnancy than I did my last two... I think it is a great sign. Yay!

I'm feeling the same way. I just have a good feeling about this one. ❤️

[Madso]

I constantly pinch my nipples to make sure they still hurt 😩 anxious for my US in 4 days!

[rosey06]

Since I only updated last weeks post the other day, there's really nothing new for me. I did get a weird lightheaded thing last night. Im hoping that was my 1st little symptom with many more to follow soon.

[akraus2015]

Nov 21, 2016 18:41:06 GMT -5 Madso said:

I constantly pinch my nipples to make sure they still hurt 😩 anxious for my US in 4 days!

Ouch!

[gerberdaisy]

I hope its okay that I post here, I've only had an early loss 2 cycles before this positive.

Anyways, anyone else nervous about thanksgiving? We'll be with H's family (15 of us) and I know they will all find out I'm pregnant. Between H not being able to keep a secret and me not drinking wine, its bound to happen. I've had a lot of anxiety the last couple days with knowing all of our family will know before I have my first appointment. I want that confirmation so badly from the first appointment that at least right now things are okay.

[bepandnick]

Yeah for feeling awful akraus2015! Good luck at your appointment tomorrow.

I'm glad your scan was reassuring AmazingTulip and that you're feeling better this time.

I'm so glad your scan was wonderful and that you have a good feeling this time MissSally

Good luck on Friday Madso

I'm wishing all the symptoms on you rosey06

I hope your scan went well today @katerli

Family events in early pregnancy are so tough gerberdaisy. Could you tell them you're on antibiotics to explain you not drinking?

[bepandnick]

I realized I didn't even post my update yesterday. This week is nuts! Gotta love retail management.

I'm doing ok. I've got a lot of symptoms and am turning pee sticks super dark and super fast.

[AmazingTulip]

@katerli, any updates? How did your follow up ultrasound go?

[AmazingTulip]

Do you think I would be crazy to request to skip the pap at my first OB visit? With my last pregnancy, the pap caused me to spot and I kept spotting until I miscarried at 11 weeks. Now, logically I know that pap does not equal miscarriage, but I'm not sure if my pgal brain could handle the spotting this time.

[rosey06]

AmazingTulip I think you always have the right to decline things

[juliayadda]

Nov 23, 2016 9:45:05 GMT -5 AmazingTulip said:

Do you think I would be crazy to request to skip the pap at my first OB visit? With my last pregnancy, the pap caused me to spot and I kept spotting until I miscarried at 11 weeks. Now, logically I know that pap does not equal miscarriage, but I'm not sure if my pgal brain could handle the spotting this time.

I had one last year so I sincerely hope I don't need another. like ya swab for bacteria but I think I am cool for hpv at this point...

[akraus2015]

@katerli, sending you big hugs girl. I'm glad the u/s went well, but so sorry you're feeling worried. But A GIRL AND A BOY!!! I'm over here feeling super jealous right now!! I will keep you and those growing little babes in my thoughts and prayers.

AmazingTulip, I think you can definitely decline a pap. I would.

[vancitygirl]

Nov 21, 2016 13:52:38 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Physically, awful. So mentally, great! I've never been so happy to have morning sickness!!

The cramping scare on Saturday really freaked me out, but it was never accompanied by any spotting, so I'm thinking it was just normal stretching/growing.

We get to see baby in 2 more days!!

I also feel so much better when I get morning sickness--it feels ridiculous to be happy when I barf but oh it makes me happy!

[vancitygirl]

Nov 21, 2016 15:54:03 GMT -5 MissSally said:

I'm doing well this week. Having morning sickness gives me pretty much zero time to worry about the little squish.

My ultrasound this morning was wonderful and completely reassuring! Seeing that little heartbeat was magical. I have such a different feeling about this pregnancy than I did my last two... I think it is a great sign. Yay!

This makes me so happy to hear! 

[vancitygirl]

Nov 23, 2016 9:12:27 GMT -5 @katerli said:

Nov 23, 2016 8:24:45 GMT -5 AmazingTulip said:

@katerli , any updates? How did your follow up ultrasound go?

Ultrasound went well. 2 heartbeats and growing on track. We did see a bright spot next to one of the babies. The nurse said it could be something or nothing and they really won't know until 11-13 weeks. So just add another thing for me to worry about :/ I still feel like I can't get excited about this pregnancy.

My SCH was significantly smaller and starting to look like it is clotting. I am super happy about that.

Lastly, we are having a boy and a girl!!

I know how you feel about not getting excited! Congrats on twins! How did you find out so quickly about the sex? 

[vancitygirl]

I don't have a whole lot of updates for myself this week. I cycle between between petrified and then just a little worried but Im not letting myself get excited.
My dad was trying to tell me that excitement won't cause another miscarriage but will just make me unhappy and more stressed out and I'm trying to listen to him...I think I might be able to breathe again after Monday's ultrasound. The idea of going back to the ultrasound place is giving me anxiety because I've only had bad experiences there...

[bepandnick]

((vancitygirl)). It's so hard not to let the anxiety creep in.

[rosey06]

Guys, I'm still peeing on things. Just for reassurance. I know every test is different. But the fact this week of tests is darker than the week of tests from my loss, it's giving me alittle comfort. Gotta do what I gotta do for now.

[bepandnick]

Nov 25, 2016 12:23:52 GMT -5 rosey06 said:

Guys, I'm still peeing on things. Just for reassurance. I know every test is different. But the fact this week of tests is darker than the week of tests from my loss, it's giving me alittle comfort. Gotta do what I gotta do for now.

I'm still peeing on things randomly too. Two weeks until my u/s.

[rosey06]

Nov 25, 2016 12:25:10 GMT -5 bepandnick said:

Nov 25, 2016 12:23:52 GMT -5 rosey06 said:

Guys, I'm still peeing on things. Just for reassurance. I know every test is different. But the fact this week of tests is darker than the week of tests from my loss, it's giving me alittle comfort. Gotta do what I gotta do for now.

I'm still peeing on things randomly too. Two weeks until my u/s.

Hope the 2 weeks go fast!
I see my dr on wed. I'm basically going to beg for an ultrasound as soon as possible.