** First Tri Check-In ** . . . Week of 1.30.17

[king26]

1. How far are you now? 10w5d (My due date is August 23-they apparently had given me the wrong day previously)
2. Symptom check: Extreme exhaustion
3. What and when is your next appointment? First OB appointment on Thursday (rescheduled from today due to snow)
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? This is finally feeling real!

[wannabmama]

1. How far are you now? 9w3d
2. Symptom check: Exhaustion and a bit off stomach with headaches thrown in for good measure
3. What and when is your next appointment? First OB appointment with a new OB Feb. 6
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Feeling a little more at peace each day.

QOTW: I'm abstaining, wouldn't necessarily pass up a sip here and there, but it's mostly just easier to avoid all together. I love wine so it's going to be a long 9mo...but we had so many challenges getting to this point I'm trying to err on the side of caution every way I can. I have plenty of friends with perfect babies who had a bit here and there, so no judgment from me for folks who make that choice!

[cali]

1. How far are you now? 10w4d
2. Symptom check: Just always tired. Nothing else really.
3. What and when is your next appointment? Had my exit appointment with my RE today and got my weaning schedule for my progesterone, starting next week (he said I could start weaning this week but I asked for an extra week just because it will make me feel better). I also get to stop estrogen today. Next OB appointment is 2/10 for NT scan.
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? My latest worries are about my genetic results. I just hope and pray they come back OK.

QOTW: Personally, I'm choosing to abstain completely, I'm just way too much of a worrier. I know my mom had a glass of wine here and there in third trimester when she was pregnant with me and I have several friends who did the same and their babies all came out fine, but I just can't see myself doing it just because I know myself. I just need to feel like I'm doing everything "by the book" to keep my anxiety in check (even though, logically I know that most of what happens is beyond anything I can control)

[easilyunamused]

Hi ladies! Sorry I missed last week, I was on vacation. I got 14 weeks on Saturday, so I'll move on to 2nd tri. But I wanted to wish you all luck on the rest of 1st tri and I'll see you all in a few weeks!

[shytimes]

@ketchup hai gurl, can I be added?

Far along; 4 weeks 2 days (so basically, barely out of the starting gate). EDD according to the internet: 10/7/17

#of beans: I'm assuming 1, but as we have found on this board, that's not always an indication.

Symptoms: Tired and I may never poop again.

Next appointment: Next Tuesday for an ultrasound.

QOTW: Last time, I was in the "sip or two here and there after the end of second tri" It's just what worked for me, but I know there are lots of different opinions.

[therealbug]

Thanks for the check-in @ketchup!

1. How far are you now?
10w4d

2. Symptom check:
Some nausea, worse after I have to stand for a long period and some cramping.

3. What and when is your next appointment?
2/9 - first MFM appointment and should be NT scan.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group?
I began weaning from my PIO on Thursday. The schedule is injection every other day at my normal dose and stopping after ten days. It just seams weird to me. I assumed weaning down would have involved reducing the amount of my daily injection over a two week schedule to get to zero. I guess that is what I get for assuming. Of course, I'm uber paranoid about every cramp right now.

QOTW: I'm in the abstaining camp.

[shytimes]

@ketchup extra appointment for counseling? Who's got time for that?

cali congrats on graduating from the RE and bravo for advocating for the extra week.

therealbug I think there are lots of different ways people stop the PIO, including cold turkey. I believe the premise is that by this point, your body ought to be producing enough on its own. Totally normal to be flipping out, of course!

wannabmama headaches are the worst. What's your caffeine policy? I was getting a few headaches last week so I went and got myself an extra half cup of coffee which seemed to do the the trick. (Full disclosure: might have been caffeine withdrawal, but may be worth a try)

[wannabmama]

shytimes I've been having one cup of coffee and occasionally a tea or hot chocolate later in the day. I don't think mine are withdrawal symptoms bc I was stepping down for awhile, but they are killer (and I bet an extra coffee would help). It's so annoying bc I know two Advil and I'd feel great...but alas I'm stuck with Tylenol. Someone here suggested bananas and that seems to help too, and all the water....but nothing totally gets rid of them.

[yoshijo28]

1. How far are you now? 13w4d

2. Symptom check: bad headaches. Went to bed at 7 last night. Not fun

3. What and when is your next appointment? Feb 17 for Quad screen and 1 hr glucose test


4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? This is my last 1st tri check in!!

QOTW: I'm not having any now, but I won't count myself out the whole time.. I may have a glass of wine occasionally, maybe after our a/s

[therealbug]

Had some spotting today so my OB is bringing me in for an u/s and progesterone check.

I'm terrified of this u/s and what it might show.

[wannabmama]

Hugs therealbug I hope all is well at the check.

[nutmeg8484]

1. How far are you now? 12+4
2. Symptom check: Nausea. I feel like a broken record. Got a script for Diclegis and now my insurance is being a wicked PITA. He wouldn't give me the damn zofran I asked for. GRR.
3. What and when is your next appointment? 16 week appt. is 2/23
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group?I had my NIPT testing drawn last week so I'm just patiently waiting around for the results to come in.

ETA QOTW: I'm not a big drinker in general so it's really not a big deal for me to abstain. I also don't like beer or wine (I know I'm not allowed to sit here anymore) and the vodka drinks I favor are completely off limits. My Dr. did give me the "no amount is a safe amount" lecture.  

[nutmeg8484]

therealbug, I hope everything is good in there.

[therealbug]

Thanks wannabmama and nutmeg8484.

All looked good on the u/s. babies are measuring 10w4d and 10w3d (10w5d) with hb of 176 and 168.

Cervix looked good also.

My OB is doing a progesterone draw and I'm going to see if we can change my weaning plan from the PIO.

[yoshijo28]

Oh therealbug sorry you had a scare! I know you were nervous about going off of the PIO. So happy everything looked good!

[yoshijo28]

I found her heartbeat!! Apparently yoga is the answer. Or, you know, just a coincidence. As soon as I finished yoga I found it within a minute of searching. Only took being almost 14w!

[yoshijo28]

Jan 31, 2017 18:41:10 GMT -5 @wineandcupcakes said:

Jan 31, 2017 18:27:01 GMT -5 yoshijo28 said:

I found her heartbeat!! Apparently yoga is the answer. Or, you know, just a coincidence. As soon as I finished yoga I found it within a minute of searching. Only took being almost 14w!

Keep in mind that if you don't hear it next time, it's likely just a position change! I could never get a Doppler because I knew I would flip if I couldn't find a heartbeat.

yes thank you!! I agree it's a catch22.

[cali]

therealbug, so happy to see that all is well!

[sarcaztic10]

Jan 31, 2017 14:18:32 GMT -5 therealbug said:

Thanks

All looked good on the u/s. babies are measuring 10w4d and 10w3d (10w5d) with hb of 176 and 168.

Cervix looked good also.

My OB is doing a progesterone draw and I'm going to see if we can change my weaning plan from the PIO.

***lurking***

But I am bouncing in my chair I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ETA: to take out tags

[muscari]

Thanks for the check in @ketchup!

1. How far are you now? 11w6d - aaaaaalmost 12 weeks, hard to believe!!


2. Symptom check: I feel like a broken record but ... extreme fatigue and nausea/ heartburn (even on meds tis still not grear) still making me feel miserable. Also, dry eyes and some backache.


3. What and when is your next appointment? We have out NT scan next Tuesday and will also get the result of the prenatal testing BW. We also have an appointment with the MFM that same afternoon.


4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I am really anxious about the prenatal testing and the NT scan.. I try not to think about it to much but I get so nervous when it does pop up in my mind. Guess I just still don't really believe this is going to be a take home baby and that since we did pass all our loss milestones surely something bad will come up with the screening. I hate my brain!

[therealbug]

muscari, I don't think we will ever move past PgAL brain. You can't help but try to insulate your heart while preparing for the worst.

FX for a perfect NT scan and a great MFM appointment.

[mrsrodgersaz]

I've been trying to get on a computer all week so I could tag people, but it doesn't look like I'm getting there anytime soon. So tits it is this week.

1. How far are you now? 10w3d
2. Symptom check: tired, some lower back pain
3. What and when is your next appointment? Feb 21st for the NT scan.
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I had an interview yesterday and it went really well! I have a follow up interview and if I get the job will need all the advice on how to tell a barand new boss I'm KU. So nervous about it already!

QOTW: I take sips of MH's beer here and there but I don't think I'll have anything of my own.

[muscari]

Feb 1, 2017 13:48:54 GMT -5 therealbug said:

muscari, I don't think we will ever move past PgAL brain. You can't help but try to insulate your heart while preparing for the worst.

FX for a perfect NT scan and a great MFM appointment.

Thank you for this Bug. I sometimes feel so crazy and like ungrateful somehow cause I am not like happy happy joy joy as what most seem to be or expect from me.. but it is just hard.. most people around me don't understand so I keep my mouth shut but it is good to be able to be open and honest with you ladies. Hugs!

[dashuria]

therealbug, so glad everything was ok and the babies are measuring well!



How far are you now?: 9wks 6dys

Symptom Check: Still lots of nausea and fatigue

Next appointmemt: Hopefully in about 2wks with the MFM (waiting on the referal phone call this afternoon)

Anything you would like to share with the group?: Had my first OB appt yesterday and it went well. Got a lot of questions answered and they did a quick scan. I was so relieved to see both babies with good heart rates around 170. My IF brain anxiety/nervousness has been really bad lately. They also took 6 vials of blood for the routine bloodwork. I drove all the way home and they called to say (very apologetically) that the lab had forgotten to draw one more vial and I need to come back at my convenience, ugh. Thankfully when I called them back the nurse had spoken to my Dr who said I can wait to draw blood for that test until my next appt. Thankful for that!

QOTW: I obstain completely...its just one less thing for me to worry about. That being said when not pregnant I have probably two alcoholic beverages a month - tops. I just don't care for it too much. So I really don't miss it while pregnant.