PGAL Check in

[arbe]

Hey I notices there were a few of us here so could use this, especially today.  (Coppied from Jan 16)


This is the weekly check-in for those  who have experienced pregnancy loss before this pregnancy. I'm sorry you have to be here, but let's get each other through the next 9 months.





If this if your first check-in, Welcome! Please share the following in your post:





Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) :

EDD:



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How far along are you:





How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?





Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:





QOTW: What do you do in your free time?

[arbe]

I'll start.

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : I had a good 12 week appt, a few days later felt one quick cramp, didn't think anything of it. When I went for 16 week appt, no HB. Had D&C following day. Hardest part was explaining it to DD.
EDD: 8/15/15

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How far along are you: 5 weeks


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm fine but I'm an emotional train wreck, my DH was trying to be comforting and send me articles on the likelihood of another mc but come on now you all know thats the last thing we need to see.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Confirmation of pregnancy U/S today!!! in 4 hours. Hoping for some piece of mind and I love my OBGYN, she may help me feel at ease.


QOTW: What do you do in your free time? Workout, run, things I'm nervous to do after last loss. And craft, I knit, and like doing projects with the kids.

[rosetyler72]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : I had a loss at 5 1/2 wks in Jan and another at 4 1/2 weeks in March. Even though it was super early we were completely devastated both times. FX this is our rainbow baby!

EDD: 9/3/15 & 11/7/15

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How far along are you: 4 1/2 weeks


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm feeling fine, no major symptoms yet. Emotionally I'm doing ok, the nervousness comes and goes. I'm trying my best to stay positive and enjoy the moment because I know from experience that it doesn't change the outcome to worry and try not to get attached.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: First appt and u/s July 20


QOTW: What do you do in your free time? read, walk the dog, garden, and scrapbook. My H and I love to mtn. bike, rock climb, and backpack too but I will have to pass on those this summer!

[rosetyler72]

arbe, I know what you mean about being a train wreck, it is completely normal. Remember that your history does not dictate the future of this pregnancy. Hugs to you and I hope you feel more at ease as time goes on.

[rlpointer86]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : My first miscarriage was in August of 2014 at 6 weeks. I got pregnant the first cycle we were allowed to try again but had a chemical pregnancy in September 2014. I then got pregnant again in April 2015 (my first medicated cycle) but again it ended with a chemical pregnancy.

EDD: 3/20/2014 & 6/12/2015 & 1/6/2016
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How far along are you: 4 weeks, 3 days

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, I'm exhausted. My boobs hurt really bad. I have to pee every five minutes. And I'm already facing some food aversions. I also get nauseous if I don't keep myself fed (I forgot about that from my last pregnancy). Emotionally, I'm a bit of a mess. I'm really nervous. I'm a little scared. I feel a little better because my betas came back so good today but this is only the beginning.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have my betas rechecked on Wednesday and Thursday then my RE's office does an early ultrasound at 6 weeks.

QOTW: What do you do in your free time? I write a lot (I keep a blog). I do a lot of reading as well. There are also a couple of games on my iPad that I'm addicted to.

[arbe]

So I went to ob, nothing showed up on u/s... tried not to freak out but I was freaking out. Waited to talk to dr. and she eased my nerves a little bit. I could be less than 5 weeks, since cycles got funky after m/c. Got blood drawn and going back wed & fri, feel better that I'm doing something other than just waiting. If hcg goes up then try another u/s next week. May have a later due date.

[rlpointer86]

arbe, Hopefully it's still just too early. My RE doesn't do an ultrasound until 6 weeks, so that definitely seems early. FX your blood draw comes back with great numbers!

[peachesncream]

I'm not PGAL but I hope it's okay to come in and say FX for you arbe! It does seem really early for an ultrasound so hopefully that is the case and your little bean is growing perfectly!

[arbe]

Thanks ladies, I am feeling much better now. Now I just have to make it through Monday for good results. I feel better that I'm doing something, even if it is just being a pin cushion.

[isolemnlyswear]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : I've had one missed miscarriage and then a rainbow baby. The miscarriage was devastating as we were going in for our 12 week appointment and then we found out our little Jude stopped growing at 6 weeks. My body missed it so I had a D&C

EDD: 2/17/14



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How far along are you: 4 weeks





How are you feeling physically? Fine a little crampy Emotionally? Even though I've had a rainbow baby my mind can't help but go to the miscarriage. My OB retired and I'm calling Tuesday to see if she'll see me at 8 weeks instead of 12 so I can have piece of mind. Our other OB let us do that for DD and it was so helpful.





Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: right now we are scheduled for August 19th but I'm hoping to move it up a few weeks.





QOTW: What do you do in your free time? I chase around my DD and read when I have a spare second.

[adorebel]

Hi everyone!

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable):

We lost our son at 15.5 weeks back in December. The cause was necessary termination due to impending fetal demise. He had a severe birth defect that was fatal, and he was visibly suffering by the end. The doctors were concerned for my health and future fertility if we did not act. It was a heartbreaking "decision" and we miss him every day.

EDD: 6.10.15 - it was bittersweet to get this BFP just a few weeks after marking our son's EDD.

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How far along are you: 4 + 1!


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I'm feeling very nauseated, exhausted, and sore. We had to call our genetic counselor to set up a CVS genetic test for 10 weeks, and that was emotional, but otherwise I'm trying to enjoy the pregnancy and remind myself that we have every reason to hope for the best.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: We will go for confirmation/prenatal/blood panel soon, followed by the CVS test at 10 weeks.


QOTW: What do you do in your free time? I love cooking and baking, camping/hiking/backpacking, reading, and watching my favorite junk shows.

Thanks for starting this arbe! Our mutual PGAl support is going to be so helpful.

[rosetyler72]

Jun 30, 2015 8:29:08 GMT -5 arbe said:

Thanks ladies, I am feeling much better now. Now I just have to make it through Monday for good results. I feel better that I'm doing something, even if it is just being a pin cushion.

I have to wait until Monday for my blood results too. We can wait in anxious anticipation together! FX that yoru betas come back with great numbers. As far as the ultrasound- it was super early so try not to stress about not seeing anything yet. 

[rnmommy]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : Missed miscarriage confirmed 5/18/15 and completed naturally later that week. Baby stopped growing at approximately 5 weeks.

EDD: 1/1/16



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How far along are you:
I'm not sure because I haven't had a post-miscarriage period yet.




How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
I'm nervous, but so, so happy. Physically, I'm tired and nauseated.




Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
Nothing yet. Since I haven't had a period yet I don't know how far along I am or I'd just call to make an appointment. I have an email out to my doctor. She's out of the office until Monday though.




QOTW: What do you do in your free time? I love to read, play with my kids, and mess around with my embroidery machine.

[rubysi]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : I was 11w 5d when we said good bye. I had a mmc on 10/4/13.

EDD: 4/21/14
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How far along are you:5w 2d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Very emotional. My grandpa passed away on Thursday.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: first ultrasound on Monday the 13th. I am hoping to see signs of life since I never got that last time. Dispite my age they would not see me before 12 weeks.

QOTW: What do you do in your free time? Garden, video games, hang out with dh.

[girpipley]

Hi ladies, I intro'd on the intro thread, but will add here.

Pregnancy Loss background: I had two MC with my XH in 2012. Most likely due to poor sperm, as we later found out he had zero count left. In 2014, my SO and I got pregnant with twins, I delivered them at 20w 3d after 6 weeks of hospital bed rest. I was admitted after discovering that I had a large placenta abruption, and baby As sac ruptured due to heavy bleeding. I bled from 8 weeks on, very large bleeds with grapefruit sized clots. After vaginal delivery, I had a D&C to remove the placenta, and they discovered that all of the complications were a result of an acreta (placenta tangles in to the uterus wall).

We got to spend about 30 minutes with our boys, until I went into shock and had he emergency D&C.

EDD: was June 26.

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How far along are you: 4w6d

How are you feeling? Physically, I'm feeling fine. No symptoms other than positive tests. Emotionally, I'm numb. I'm horribly numb about this pregnancy. Right now, it's not real. I'm not sure when it will feel real, maybe viability?

Upcoming appointments: I'll have an ultrasound at 8 weeks, and bi-weekly after that. I decided not to get betas or an early scan, I feel like I want to just enjoy the first 8 weeks, since that's the safe zone for me.

QOTW: free time: I'm getting married in 2 weeks!!!!! That's all I'm doing in my free time. Wedding wedding wedding!

[jtizzay]

Hi! My Edd was 12/25/15. I mc after horrible betas and no progesterone at nearly 7 weeks. I have a dd who is nearly 16 months.

I am in shock in being pregnant. And scared. Really scared. This was my second period and first month trying.

No appointments yet. I am not 4 weeks yet. But the test turned really quickly. I'll go for betas next week.

Free time. I work. Jk but really I like the gym and naps

[arbe]

Jul 6, 2015 10:42:32 GMT -5 jtizzay said:

Hi! My Edd was 12/25/15. I mc after horrible betas and no progesterone at nearly 7 weeks. I have a dd who is nearly 16 months.

I am in shock in being pregnant. And scared. Really scared. This was my second period and first month trying.

No appointments yet. I am not 4 weeks yet. But the test turned really quickly. I'll go for betas next week.

Free time. I work. Jk but really I like the gym and naps

Welcome I know its nerve racking, its hard not to be scared but you're here!!  Welcome.