First Tri Check in Week of 4-30

[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?

QOTW: Do you have any Mother's Day plans?

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!

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

[flazz]

1. How far are you now? 12W5D
2. Symptom check: Some mild cramping and digestive issues, but nothing too bad
3. What and when is your next appointment? I had an appointment today, but next one is May 10th to check in on blood pressure
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Trigger warning, but story turns out fine: I had a bad day on Friday. I went to my midwife appointment and the midwife was there with a student. I have no problem with that. The student led most of the appointment, but the midwife jumped in when necessary. When it was time to listen to the heartbeat, the student couldn't find it (plus the doppler kept dying and there was drama getting new batteries and then they just brought in a whole new doppler. Then the midwife took over and she couldn't hear the heartbeat and so tried with a vaginal doppler, and still couldn't hear it. This is when I started to fall apart crying. I will say that they moved quickly to get me an appointment at the hospital to get an ultrasound and they were very kind, but I was alone (husband was on his way back from a business trip). I sobbed the entire way to the hospital. Thankfully the tech found the baby on the ultrasound and everything looked fine. I know alls well that ends well, but it was definitely a scary hour and I've resolved that I am not going to any appointments alone any more. I'm also thinking about switching practices, because the midwife told me multiple times they would call me after the ultrasound regardless of the results and I never got a call. Maybe I am expecting too much, but don't say you will do something and then not do it.

QOTW: Do you have any Mother's Day plans? Nothing planned here!

[fishchicks]

Oh flazz, that's awful. I'm sorry you had to go through that. And it kills me how infrequently dr's call when they say they will, but in this case, it's reallly inexcusable.

1. 9w3d
2. Symptoms - no part of my digestive system likes me. None.
3. TBD - My OB's office didn't actually send the referral to the MFM, so that required 3 more phone calls today. I leave on a trip tomorrow, I hope to go in for NIPT testing/genetic counselor when I get back, but I'm not optimistic about scheduling. Why can't anyone do what they say they will, ever? Gah!
4. So this trip I'm going on is partly a business trip, and I'm traveling with my VP. I am not "out" yet, especially after my very public loss last year, and I'm dreading my VP finding out because the nausea/puking is bad enough I'm not sure I can hide if we're together all day. I started raglan just to see if I can avoid having to tell her, not sure it will work.

QOTW: My mom's a two time breast cancer survivor, and we've done Race for the Cure together 19 of the last 20 years. She'll be flying out so we can do my local Race on Mother's day. Should be really nice - it's a tradition I always look forward to.

[typo31]

1. How far are you now? 9w0d
2. Symptom check: Nausea is fading, but I have a lot of aching and cramping in my belly.
3. What and when is your next appointment? First OB appointment on 5/9
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Nope! Feeling good today.

QOTW: Do you have any Mother's Day plans? Lunch with mom, and we plan to tell her about the pregnancy that day.

[laurensc927]

1. How far are you now? 10 weeks 5 days
2. Symptom check: I'm still starving all the time and my boobs feel heavy when I take my bra off.
3. What and when is your next appointment? Next Thursday, hoping to hear the heartbeat.
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? According to my counselor I am anxious and didn't realize it. Guess it's a good thing I have her.

QOTW: Do you have any Mother's Day plans? Probably brunch with my fam, and something with MIL. I'm thinking if next Thursday's appt goes well we'll tell her on Mother's Day.

[rooskie]

Hi. I'm on vacation (woo) so short reply. I'm just over 9 weeks and still just hungry. All the time.

We aren't doing anything special for Mother's Day this year. My moms bday is close to it, so she and I usually go out for that.