*~*~*~ pgal check-in january 13/14, 2015 ~*~*~*

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glasseschick89 That really stinks. FX they get their business together soon, and give your new office the records they need.

[glasseschick89]

Jan 14, 2015 18:43:01 GMT -5 @officedronette said:

glasseschick89 That really stinks. FX they get their business together soon, and give your new office the records they need.

Thanks. I'm just worried that something bad is going to happen and I won't have an OBGYN to see. We heard Squirrel's (the nickname Husband and I have for the baby) heartbeat on December 26, but it just seems like so long ago.

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Jan 14, 2015 18:45:53 GMT -5 glasseschick89 said:

Jan 14, 2015 18:43:01 GMT -5 @officedronette said:

glasseschick89 That really stinks. FX they get their business together soon, and give your new office the records they need.

Thanks. I'm just worried that something bad is going to happen and I won't have an OBGYN to see. We heard Squirrel's (the nickname Husband and I have for the baby) heartbeat on December 26, but it just seems like so long ago.

Try not to worry about that.  God forbid, if there were an emergency, they would see you I'm sure.  I'm guessing its just their policy not to do routine visits without your records to ensure they haven't missed anything and have your whole history.  

[monkeydilla]

Jan 14, 2015 18:41:53 GMT -5 @officedronette said:

Jan 14, 2015 18:38:19 GMT -5 monkeydilla said:

It feels like a fluttering feeling, like butterflies almost. Occasionally I'll feel little jabs that feel like popcorn popping. The first few times I thought it was gas, but it's becoming more frequent. I have not tried poking him/her, lol.. It just does it on its own.

I feel slightly mean having poked her, but Momma's worried and she can't tell me she's ok yet!  I'm 98% sure it's her.  I poked right below my belly button a couple times early and felt a few fluttering type things (softer feeling than the feeling of your own heartbeating in your chest when you're nervous, but kind of similar otherwise).  And then a little bit later I poked in the same spot and nothing, but then poked left of there, and got the same sensation.  It's distinct from the way gas has always felt for me, so I think it must be her, especially based on it being the same type of movement in slightly different locations.

And now I'll try to stop harassing her for the day.  

Yup, that's exactly what it feels like for me, too. Definitely baby

[cgiles120812]

Jan 14, 2015 13:33:04 GMT -5 ashtog said:

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!

This shit is bananas!!!

I leave the country for a few days and all the insanity happens. Why did the bump gods have to wreck a good thing? If it ain't broke don't fix it. Geeze!!!

Thank you for keeping me in the loop and leaving the bread crumb trail, I still haven't even finished the email yet lolz just had to sign up and intro and make sure my girls were all good

Will do a proper Checkin later today when I'm not mobile but I just love you all and my 14 week old baby!!

Thanks again @officedronette for taking over and keeping me in the know

We missed you!

[amch8]

Hi Ladies! DH and I just returned home from dinner following our "gender reveal" photo shoot. It's a girl and I couldn't be more thrilled! It is what I had thought, so this whole mother's intuition thing must be real!

[cgiles120812]

Jan 14, 2015 21:28:23 GMT -5 amch8 said:

Hi Ladies! DH and I just returned home from dinner following our "gender reveal" photo shoot. It's a girl and I couldn't be more thrilled! It is what I had thought, so this whole mother's intuition thing must be real!

Congrats!

[CALEO]

Jan 14, 2015 21:28:23 GMT -5 amch8 said:

Hi Ladies! DH and I just returned home from dinner following our "gender reveal" photo shoot. It's a girl and I couldn't be more thrilled! It is what I had thought, so this whole mother's intuition thing must be real!

Congrats!!

How many weeks? 15 weeks today



How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) fighting off a cold, stressed at work, otherwise good.



Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week?
Next appointment on the 26th!


What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant is fucking the knot. Rave is all of you!



QOTW: What television show can you not live without?

[thenewkmr]

First of all, let me just say that I'm glad everyone is here!!! =] I have no idea how to work this place, but I'm sure I'll figure it out slowly (it just looks foreign to me)

How many weeks?
16 weeks today

How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally)
Really great actually! Occasional headaches, but not too much otherwise. As much as I want this pregnancy to slow down because I feel like it's going so quickly, I also wish it would just be July so I could have my little baby in my arms.

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week?
This past Monday I went in for an appointment. I got to hear the heartbeat and schedule my next appointment. Next one is the Anatomy Scan (February 11), and if baby cooperates we will find out the gender!!!! I cannot wait to know if baby is a little girl or boy. Having so many people on her know so early is killing me!

What else is going on? rant and raves this week?
Not a whole lot, my boss left this morning and won't be back until Monday, so that's exciting! Oh and my momma and I took half days from work yesterday and met up to mostly goof off and shop, but we found a 5 pack of adorable onesies at Ross for 3.99, and the cutest little sock monkey outfit on clearance as well. Yay for some of the first baby purchases!!!

QOTW: What television show can you not live without?
This one is really tough for me since we don't have cable. We have an antenna which usually clearly brings in a few of the basic channels. But we can't really have a show that we watch regularly. I'd say my favorites are tied between Glee (which I'm behind on because I watch on Netflix) and the Red Band Society (which only had one season so far).

[kellwhy]

Thank you @officedronette for getting us going. I'm glad to see that the move over here is going well.

How many weeks?
14w4d


How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally)
Pretty well all around! I am feeling much more optimistic and connected to this baby than I had up to this point.


Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week?
I had an appointment Monday and Tuesday and everything was well. We listened to the heartbeat and went over blood work and it all looks good.


What else is going on? rant and raves this week?
I am at my mom's house for the week, which is really nice. I miss my family a lot. I told my mom last night about the baby and she was excited. My rave is the same as many of you: the crapfest that is going down at TB. The banning of mods is ridiculous.


QOTW: What television show can you not live without?
Right now I am loving The Mindy Project.

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@kellywhy I also love Mindy.

When I logged in at work today, I was still logged into TB, and saw LSGSG's post on the check-in. If anyone is still active over there, could you please let her know that where to find us is linked in my GBCB (ProBoards is hyperlinked)? I don't want to strand anyone who needs us.

[kellwhy]

Jan 15, 2015 11:15:21 GMT -5 @officedronette said:

@kellywhy I also love Mindy.

When I logged in at work today, I was still logged into TB, and saw LSGSG's post on the check-in. If anyone is still active over there, could you please let her know that where to find us is linked in my GBCB (ProBoards is hyperlinked)? I don't want to strand anyone who needs us.

I sent her a PM.

[cch24]

Hey ladies! This is firsttimemommy0715 from TB but wanted to change my sn because I was over it


How many weeks? 16 finally!


How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Very tired the past couple days but overall not bad



Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Had an appointment Tuesday and got to hear our little angels HB. Next apt is Feb 6th which can't come quick enough since we didn't get to see her at out last visit and will get to next time



What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Pisses about TB because I hate change but glad to see all the regs over here and I'm sure I'll get used to it sooner or later. Also felt little girl move for the first time a few days ago! What an amazing feeling!



QOTW: What television show can you not live without? Modern family for sure

[amch8]

I just realized that today was the EDD for my first pregnancy. Which means that, if nothing else, the huge clusterfuck that is happening around us has kept my mind off a day I always feared would bring me to my knees.

I am still sad now and miss the baby that could have been, but am grateful both for the baby girl currently residing in my ute and for you all who have provided oodles of support to me during the course of this current pregnancy. I am not a religious person, but I cannot think of a better way to say this, so: bless you all. You are all wonderful.

[lsgsg]

Hi everyone! Thanks for letting me know where to find you!

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Jan 15, 2015 19:45:25 GMT -5 amch8 said:

I just realized that today was the EDD for my first pregnancy. Which means that, if nothing else, the huge clusterfuck that is happening around us has kept my mind off a day I always feared would bring me to my knees.

I am still sad now and miss the baby that could have been, but am grateful both for the baby girl currently residing in my ute and for you all who have provided oodles of support to me during the course of this current pregnancy. I am not a religious person, but I cannot think of a better way to say this, so: bless you all. You are all wonderful.

I'm glad it wasn't as bad as it could have been. I passed mine last month and had the same experience, I miss the baby that was, but I'm hopeful for the baby that will be. Hugs.

[kissandglow]

Hi there. I have never posted in the PGaL threads. Truth is that I had a MC before my first and I was devastated, but grateful to have three healthy babies after that. But right before this pregnancy, I had another loss. And I really felt like because I do have other kids, that nobody would think that my loss was as devastating. And the two real life friends I told about the loss reacted as I suspected....kinda like I need to count my blessings...So even though I am pregnant now and overjoyed, I just feel like I never got to mourn the loss. I see the support each of you provide each week, and I feel like I missed out on healing that could have happened a long time ago.

But in happier news, I am 14/3 today and I heard baby's heart beat, and things seem good.

Tl/dr? I'm good, baby's great.

[glasseschick89]

Jan 15, 2015 21:34:29 GMT -5 kissandglow said:

Hi there. I have never posted in the PGaL threads. Truth is that I had a MC before my first and I was devastated, but grateful to have three healthy babies after that. But right before this pregnancy, I had another loss. And I really felt like because I do have other kids, that nobody would think that my loss was as devastating. And the two real life friends I told about the loss reacted as I suspected....kinda like I need to count my blessings...So even though I am pregnant now and overjoyed, I just feel like I never got to mourn the loss. I see the support each of you provide each week, and I feel like I missed out on healing that could have happened a long time ago.

But in happier news, I am 14/3 today and I heard baby's heart beat, and things seem good.

Tl/dr? I'm good, baby's great.

I'm so sorry they responded like that. A loss is a loss no matter how many children you have.

[amch8]

@feegan - that's so scary that you fainted! Glad you're ok.

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@feegan I am here for the duration and completely off the bump. I try not to support businesses that behave in ways I disagree with. Though to be honest, I'm thinking of taking a board hiatus for a little while, so if I disappear, I'm still ok, just taking a little break.

kissandglow I'm sorry your friends were unsupportive. Loss sucks. I've had those reactions before and they've always been about my own issues (anxiety and fear over whether I will ever be a mother) and not about the other person. That might be the case with your friends too (that it triggered something for them) and you can offer them some grace/forgiveness for their unsupportive behavior. I'm glad you and baby are doing well; and it's ok to mourn what might have been, it doesn't mean you aren't grateful for what you have.

[jessijean]

Jan 15, 2015 11:15:21 GMT -5 @officedronette said:

@kellywhy I also love Mindy.

When I logged in at work today, I was still logged into TB, and saw LSGSG's post on the check-in. If anyone is still active over there, could you please let her know that where to find us is linked in my GBCB (ProBoards is hyperlinked)? I don't want to strand anyone who needs us.

Thank you for that hyperlink by the way!  I was totally freaking out that I was going to lose this support system we have. You were my favorite person of the day.  

[tealappeal]

@officedronette, Thank you for continuing this thread and sorry for my tardiness!
@lavendergrrl, yay for the good news! I was praying for her.
@feegan, fainting is so frightening! Sadly know from experience. Hope you're ok now!

How many weeks? 13+5

How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Exhausted from work, and emotionally waiting for the next appointment, because then we'll tell everyone!

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Jan 21

What else is going on? rant and raves this week? TB. It just imploded. Raves: We made our very first purchase for the nursery (a new rug)!

QOTW: What television show can you not live without? You guys are going to make so much fun of me, but I'm working my way through the recent Dr. Who. I'm on the 9th doctor.

[melanie1422]

How many weeks? 
12w1d


How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally)
Ugh...just got out of the hospital, HG got me all dehydrated and then they just kept making me stay. Im glad to be home!


Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? 
Im supposed to follow up with the ob next week but I already have an appt scheduled for a week from Monday...I don't know.


What else is going on? rant and raves this week? 
A nurse at the hospital used a doppler and couldn't find the heartbeat forever...when she finally did it was much lower than last time (usually around 170, this time was 127). I dont know if I should worry...I worry about everything.


QOTW: What television show can you not live without? 
Omg since I've been home so much all I do is watch tv! Pretty much everything in prime time, plus HGTV and old reruns of CSI & NCIS. I am so bored!

[murph317]

How many weeks? 
15w5d


How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally)
Physically I'm good. Emotionally, I'm a bit of a wreck. I just can't seem to get negative thought out of my head that I know are ridiculous. "Why can't I feel baby move" "why isn't my bump growing" ughhh


Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? 
Dr appointment on Wednesday 1/21 and elective 4D u/s on Saturday. Neither can come fast enough!


What else is going on? rant and raves this week? 
Nothing I can think of either way. Except my mother in law is annoying me and yay almost 16 weeks!

QOTW: What television show can you not live without? 
Grey's Anatomy! It's the only show i watch regularly.

[jessijean]

Hey guys,
I checked in on TB earlier but I suppose I'll post an updated version.

How many weeks? 12 weeks 5 days

How am I feeling? Ugh... Physically a lot better however I had my first seizure in over a year on Friday. Luckily my day time seizures aren't grand mals but still put me out of commission the rest of the day. So annoying.

Appointments: I just got back from the clinic doing more lab work for my neurologist. I feel like I'm literally at the clinic weekly. On the plus side, my OB appointment last week went great!

Rant: I was hopeful I wasn't going to need my seizure meds adjusted during pregnancy but when I looked at my chart, my levels had plummeted. They were still in therapeutic range but barely. I know that baby is past all the critical development phases where the meds could cause issues but damnit......go away epilepsy! *end rant*

Rave: I got to spend time with my mom, grandma and sisters yesterday. It was wonderful! I also ran I into two friends I haven't seen in years in the clinic waiting area..... The one just gave birth to a 11lb13oz baby....no exaggeration!

QOTW: way too many but The Big Bang Theory and Sister Wives are a couple

[ashtog]

How many weeks?
14w5d


How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally)
I am mostly great! Mexico was wonderful, but I am so exhausted! We got in at 12am and had a 3 hour drive to get home, so I just woke up about an hour ago. I have a newborn shoot at 7pm, here's hoping baby sleeps the whole time and makes it an easy one Emotionally, I'm ok. for awhile I was feeling safe. having my doppler with me really helps with that, as well as the occasional baby moving feeling which I barely feel. but then one night I couldn't find baby's hb. I usually find it in under 3 min now, but after searching for about 20 min I couldn't find it. I went into panic mode, and my DH brought me a coke and some chips and salsa to see if that would shake things up. we took a 15 min break, and then I tried again, and after about 10 min I found it again, so close to the placenta that I could hear the wooshing sound at the same time as the baby, and I think that's why I couldn't find it before. freaked me out though. since then I have found it easily again, the little firefly was just playing hide and seek I guess




Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week?
Nothing until feb 2nd


What else is going on? rant and raves this week?
rant: the shit storm on the bump rave: @officedronette making sure I didn't get lost in the shuffle!

QOTW: What television show can you not live without?
Vampire diaries, walking dead and GoT.

[tigerlynx31413]

Ladies I firat have to apologize to all of you. I have been pretty MIA since our move over here. I'm still trying to adjust since I am really only mobile anymore. That and trying to adjust to the new job and spending time with DD and DH when I get home, I'm pretty spent by 9. I will do better to stay in contact goinf forward.
I am 14w 3d and have my next ob appt tomorrow. PgAL brain is hitting me hard after all the recent losses that have happened. Even though I'm still getting nauseous a couple days a week I can't help worry. DH tried comforting me tonight and it worked a little, but I still can't shake it. So if I can get a few extra positive thoughts for my 8:15 est appointment tomorrow that would be great. Also, DH is coming with me to hear the heartbeat for the first time since our ultrasound at 7 weeks.

Like I said before I am still slightly nauseous, but now I've started getting headaches almost daily. I'm going to talk to my Dr tomorrow about it.

Qotw: I'd have to go with sons of anarchy and I'm so sad it is over.

[beepers]

I'm so sorry I've not been around much this week. Sending hugs to all of you and can I just say I'm infinitely happy we made it over here as a group. I was kind of scared this would all fall apart. Especially thanks to all the ladies who made sure we all got here! (I feel like we just crossed the Atlantic in the Mayflower or something)

how many weeks? 16+2


How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Happy that 2nd tri is turning out to be better for me so far. Less exhaustion, less nausea and I think less bitchy.

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? nope, next appt is in Feb

What else is going on? rant and raves this week? so MH took his boards last week. I'm SO glad that's done, now just the stress of waiting for results (hopefully on Thursday) and now he's fully involved with interviewing for open positions. I'm still not thrilled that so many are out of town but thankful that at least I'm feeling better. I'm not sure I could have managed him being gone during 1st tri.

QOTW: What television show can you not live without? Friends, The Office, Top Chef and Downton

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tigerlynx31413 FX everything goes well. The headaches are a common second tri symptom so I would try to take that as a good sign too. I know the PGAL brain can be rough though, I've been having a difficult few days myself - too much time between appointments and it becomes harder to remember that things are going well.

Hope you have a great appointment tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing a good update from you.

[360blessings]

15 weeks today and have an appointment and ultrasound. Hoping to get a good look at gender, and my OB said we have a pretty good chance of knowing today. Unfortunately this will likely be last appointment with my current OB, and I am very upset over this. He will not be practicing past mid-February due to some unforeseen circumstances. I've been with him for 12 years, and he has been through our infertility struggles, all of our losses and our boys. Just very hard to think about going to someone different. I have a few options and he is giving me a recommendation today, but I really just want him to be there for the rest of this pregnancy too. Most people don't get why I'm so attached to him, but he was there in our very worst times and delivered our stillborn son and has taken such great care of me since then.

That's my rant for the day/week/month. Hoping that he can at least tell us gender today so we go out on a high note. Will update you guys later.