First Trimester Check in week of 4/16

[laurensc927]

Welcome to the PAIF 1st tri check-in.

This check-in is for those who are somewhere between a positive test and 13w6d. It will be posted on Monday each week to make for an easy transition as people move to second tri.

First time checking in? Congrats! We are glad to see you over here. If you’d like to be added OR updated, please TAG ME (laurensc927) in your post and answer the following:

1. Your EDD
2. How many, if you know, beans you have cooking.
3. What treatment got you your BFP


For everyone else:
1. How far are you now?
2. Symptom check:
3. What and when is your next appointment?
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group?

For the amazing ladies heading from here to second tri, congratulations! Please do me a favor, and tag me when it is your last check-in so I can remove you from the list.


A Note About This Trimester:
First trimester can be a very nerve-wracking time. From dealing with the emotional symptoms of PAIF brain (which is a thing) to physical symptoms (or lack thereof), it is a whole lot of unknowns. Luckily, we've got your back. The PAIF blog has a FAQ section specifically tailored to first-tri and includes helpful info and links to former discussions that may answer your questions or bring you peace from those who've BTDT.

Of course, feel free to ask questions or for support in this check-in.

Find the first-tri FAQs HERE. From betas, to OBs, to dopplers and more (even a poll about spotting, which btw, is a very common first-tri symptom) this resource is a compilation of various links (mainly to older threads) and wisdom from PAIF, collected over the last few years in an effort to provide a comprehensive resource for the roller coaster that is first-tri.

First Tri Roster
Welcome to anyone joining us this week and congrats to our grads!




October LOs
gimmeallthebabies - IVF w/DE
Due October 10
Carrying: 2

goofynewfy - IVF + ICSI
Due October 19
Carrying: 1

NariaDreaming - FET #2 w/DE
Due October 25
Carrying: 1

November LOs
flazz - IVF /w ICSI
Due November 7
Carrying: 1?

laurensc927 - FET #3
Due November 23
Carrying: 1

December LOs
kensie5226 - Med IUI #2
Due December 1
Carrying: 1?

rooskie - FET after IVF+ICSI
Due December 1
Carrying: 1

fishchicks - Med TI
Due December 1
Carrying: 1

typo31 - FET #5
Due December 5
Carrying 1

[NariaDreaming]

12+5

HG still sucks

Wisdom to impart: newly pregnant mamas, if your morning sickness is worse than you anticipated, PLEASE don't think you're weak. HG is more common than you would think, and proper medical management makes all the difference. It is NOT normal to vomit 4-6 (or more) times a day and feel constantly like death. If you go more than 18 hours without being able to keep food or drink down, it's time for IV meds and fluids.

[kensie5226]

1. How far are you now? 7.5 weeks.

2. Symptom check: Still feel like shit. I don't throw up enough to be HG, but I throw up a couple times a day and trying to time it with eating and working is such a fun little dance.

3. What and when is your next appointment? Next Tuesday is the first appointment with the OB.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? laurensc927, you can mark me as a carrying one.

[goofynewfy]

@nariadreaming, sorry about the HG! I think my SIL had a constant IV for hers.


1. How far are you now? 13+6. I may go over to the 2nd tri check tomorrow!!
2. Symptom check: sleepy and hungry. if I don't eat, I get HANGRY. ugh. it's terrible.
3. What and when is your next appointment? 4/27
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? got a Doppler for in between appts. it works! we told both sets of parents the gender this weekend. Today I told my boss I'm pregnant.

[laurensc927]

kensie5226 I'll change it for next week.

[typo31]

kensie5226, NariaDreaming, I am so sorry that you're both feeling so sick. Hang in there ladies.

1. How far are you now? 6w6d

2. Symptom check: Nausea started 2 days ago. I've not yet vomited, but find myself wishing constantly that I would - even though from all I've read, it doesn't provide any real relief. I've also got heartburn and a metallic taste.

3. What and when is your next appointment? Just got back from one this morning. Next will be 4/28.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Last week I had an orgasm in my sleep, and afterward went through 15-20 minutes of severe cramps - bad enough that I was sweating, pacing, feeling like I needed to desperately have a BM. It felt the way that I can only imagine contractions might feel? Google says its normal. My sex dreams have been in overdrive since getting pregnant and now I'm terrified of it happening again. Also, my husband's not getting anywhere near me.

[kensie5226]

typo31, vomiting usually provides me some temporary relief. I don encourage vomiting, but I don't fight it very hard. I had to scale up to Prilosec already. I was still taking Zantac from my first pregnancy and it just went off the charts. Both are safe if Tums doesn't cut it.

[rooskie]

1. How far are you now? 7w3d

2. Symptom check: hungry and tired. I did get pretty sick earlier but it lasted 15 min.

3. What and when is your next appointment? I got to see the HB today. 159. And I graduated from the RE. Next appt is next Tuesday with the OB for bloodwork and to meet with the nurse.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? What clothes are you all wearing to be comfortable?

[goofynewfy]

Apr 17, 2017 17:38:36 GMT -5 rooskie said:

1. How far are you now? 7w3d

2. Symptom check: hungry and tired. I did get pretty sick earlier but it lasted 15 min.

3. What and when is your next appointment? I got to see the HB today. 159. And I graduated from the RE. Next appt is next Tuesday with the OB for bloodwork and to meet with the nurse.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? What clothes are you all wearing to be comfortable?

This is probably not helpful but I'm down to two pairs of pants that fit and whatever shirt. I'm not at the "wear leggings to work" stage yet but we are getting close. Note to self: buy some dresses.

[laurensc927]

kensie5226 how are you doing?
NariaDreaming hope you're feeling ok!
rooskie I have no advice since I lost 20lbs before transfer so I still have some room to grow in current clothes.

1. How far are you now? 8weeks 6days
2. Symptom check: Ferocious hunger, a little tired.
3. What and when is your next appointment? Saw the OB Monday, had a bleeding scare and ended up in the Er Friday night. Everything looked good plus had a follow up ultrasound yesterday so hoping it was just a fluke thing.
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Took the official announcement pic yesterday. This will be texted or emailed to friends and family. Tapa's giving me an issue will try to add the pic later.