PAIF/PgAL Check in 12/30

[river]

Hi everyone! How are you all doing?

A question, since it's the end of the year - what is your "this time a year ago" story? 

[river]

I guess I should respond to my own thread.

I had a good anatomy scan this week, minus not getting clear pics of the girl's heart. I go back in three weeks for a re-scan to get four or five pictures. I find with each appointment, I get less worried leading up to it, so that's a positive. I will be worried leading up to this next one, as I tell myself that there is something else going on.

Where was I last year? Having endo flare ups, testing for my non-existent ovulation, and waiting to go through the insurance steps needed to get started with treatment. The endo was making me so miserable I was considering ablation, which would have been the end of ttc. Needless to say, I'm glad I'm here.

[Doll15]

A year ago today I was on a medication unsafe to conceive or to use during pregnancy. I tried switching to safer alternatives around this time but my body went whack and I had to go back and forth. Needless to say after many prayers and a very slow weaning process, I was able to get off it and my body has sustained itself well without t. It's truly a miracle and I am grateful.

I have my anatomy scan at 21 w on the 9th. I'm so nervous. After that I'll plan my level 2 with a geneticist at 30w. It's like checking off little boxes to get to the end game. I am thankful we have access to the healthcare and knowledge but also dreadful of the stress. I'm starting to feel him move a lot which is my absolute favorite part. I still haven't fully accepted the fact that this is a boy. I mean I wanted it so bad but didn't think I would actually get a little boy.

[PirateCat]

Today makes 2 weeks without bleeding, which means I can come off pelvic rest. H told me he'd still be pretty nervous to have sex though.

I have been feeling movements pretty consistently throughout the day so that is nice. I think I felt a legit kick last night that I could feel from the outside so we'll see if I get any more of those and if H can feel it. We have our A/S on Tuesday which I am nervous and excited about.

A year ago we had been TTC for 6 months or so. I had ordered a USMNT onesie hoping to be able to give it to H for Christmas but that didn't happen. I did end up giving it to him for his birthday in August (although I lost that pregnancy) and this Christmas I got him a jersey to go with the onesie. I'll have to check and see when they are scheduled to play after the baby comes!

[pinkmickey24]

Wednesday I had my OB appointment and baby's heartbeat was in the 150 range. I go next Friday for our level 2 anatomy scan at the mfm. That will most likely be last appointment with them.

This time last year I was trying get to convince myself to start Metformin. I had the blood work done the month prior but was afraid of repeat side effects from when I was on it for the twins IVF cycle. Luckily, I did not have those side effects this time thankfully.

[chknma]

We're in between our 4 week MW and MFM appointments. Lots of squirmy movements and bigger kicks/pokes.

This time last year was tough....I'm just happy to be in a good place and like many of us are looking forward to what this new year will bring!!

[icedtea]

I'm feeling pretty good, from my last appointment and all the movement I'm feeling. My bump is large and in charge, and I'm starting to really *feel* pregnant. I get freaked out sometimes, but it's easier to breathe through it.

This time last year we'd been trying for about 5 months. Our 7-year-old niece had just left and I was telling H that I was exhausted from that and feeling more okay about having more "us time" rather than being knocked up right away. I got pregnant my next cycle, but had an early loss. This is a much more upbeat end-of-Dec

[setsuna17]

Thanks to lots of baby kicks and wiggles my anxiety is has really gone down. Now if I could stop getting Braxton hicks when I do stuff, that would be nice.

A question, since it's the end of the year - what is your "this time a year ago" story?

It was so so bad. I was having panic attacks all the time. I thought I was going to die. No one could convince me orherwise. I wouldn't take meds because we had been TTC coming up on 2 years and they had no explanation. I'm so thankful I started taking the medicine in January and just let myself heal. I'm so glad to where I am now.

[icedtea]

Lots of to everyone's "this time last year." Glad we're all here now!

[river]

Dec 30, 2016 18:08:20 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Lots of to everyone's "this time last year." Glad we're all here now!

Yes, it's a good place to be, with good people.

[lastkiss]

The movement is definitely helping but the Braxton hicks contractions make me worry about preterm labour. I don't know if I'll ever be completely calm about this pregnancy.

This time last year we had just started the process with our fertility clinic. 2015 was a very bitter year for us after the miscarriage (after a year of trying).

[iheartbroccoli]

Hugs everyone.

Baby is moving a lot, which I'm really grateful for. We also settled on a name! I can't believe it still, makes it seem so much more real. We won't be telling anyone the name just in case we decide the name doesn't fit baby once he arrives. My anxiety has been surprisingly low the past couple of days, so I'm enjoying that while it lasts.

This time last year was awful. This year hasn't been that much better, just different.

[icedtea]

Is there a connection between BH and preterm labor? I thought they were just a normal part of pregnancy and now I'm afraid to google.

[lastkiss]

Dec 30, 2016 19:15:49 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Is there a connection between BH and preterm labor? I thought they were just a normal part of pregnancy and now I'm afraid to google.

They are a normal part of pregnancy. I'm just irrational

[icedtea]

Dec 30, 2016 19:21:34 GMT -5 lastkiss said:

Dec 30, 2016 19:15:49 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Is there a connection between BH and preterm labor? I thought they were just a normal part of pregnancy and now I'm afraid to google.

They are a normal part of pregnancy. I'm just irrational

Aren't we all! I hope yours calm down.

[shandorfml2]

Dec 30, 2016 19:04:08 GMT -5 iheartbroccoli said:

Hugs everyone.

Baby is moving a lot, which I'm really grateful for. We also settled on a name! I can't believe it still, makes it seem so much more real. We won't be telling anyone the name just in case we decide the name doesn't fit baby once he arrives. My anxiety has been surprisingly low the past couple of days, so I'm enjoying that while it lasts.

This time last year was awful. This year hasn't been that much better, just different.

We also decided on a name. I regret telling my Dad because he didn't like it! Grr. whatever

[shandorfml2]

Hugs to those who are nervous about upcoming appointments, and YAY for those who have made it through A/S scans.

My comp was dead this past week so I haven't been checking in. Doing well here. river, we also couldn't get good pics of our girls heart because she was so squirmy! We go back next week for another look.

This time last year was alright. The year anniversary of my Mom's death sucked, and we had zero money. This year was better.