PGAL check in - Sept 7

[snoris]

Appointment updates: Had my 3rd beta draw today & saw my gastroenterologist for the first time. Ummm he.is.gorgeous. Swoon! Anyway, he said my bloodwork is definitely not normal (as usual), but also doesn't scream Autoimmune Hepatitis to him. Said he won't do a liver biopsy when I'm pg. He's going to watch my numbers & if they become an issue we might do a biopsy and/or steroids, but not now. I have a liver ultrasound scheduled for the 16th now & had a host of blood work to check for all the hepatitises (hepatiti?) and then a bunch of other stuff... in summary, and as usual, it was a big "you're weird, let's do more tests" kind of day. But, ladies... I wish I had a single friend to get excited over this. but I don't.

[mrssqueegy]

Can I AW my beta from today here? 586 up from 103 Saturday, doubling time of 27 hours. Huge sigh of relief. Grow baby grow!

[mrssqueegy]

Sept 8, 2015 16:57:26 GMT -5 snoris said:

Appointment updates: Had my 3rd beta draw today & saw my gastroenterologist for the first time. Ummm he.is.gorgeous. Swoon! Anyway, he said my bloodwork is definitely not normal (as usual), but also doesn't scream Autoimmune Hepatitis to him. Said he won't do a liver biopsy when I'm pg. He's going to watch my numbers & if they become an issue we might do a biopsy and/or steroids, but not now. I have a liver ultrasound scheduled for the 16th now & had a host of blood work to check for all the hepatitises (hepatiti?) and then a bunch of other stuff... in summary, and as usual, it was a big "you're weird, let's do more tests" kind of day. But, ladies... I wish I had a single friend to get excited over this. but I don't.

You have us!  And we are all very excited!

And now I need to look up the plural of hepatitis.

[snoris]

Sept 8, 2015 17:20:22 GMT -5 mrssqueegy said:

Sept 8, 2015 16:57:26 GMT -5 snoris said:

Appointment updates: Had my 3rd beta draw today & saw my gastroenterologist for the first time. Ummm he.is.gorgeous. Swoon! Anyway, he said my bloodwork is definitely not normal (as usual), but also doesn't scream Autoimmune Hepatitis to him. Said he won't do a liver biopsy when I'm pg. He's going to watch my numbers & if they become an issue we might do a biopsy and/or steroids, but not now. I have a liver ultrasound scheduled for the 16th now & had a host of blood work to check for all the hepatitises (hepatiti?) and then a bunch of other stuff... in summary, and as usual, it was a big "you're weird, let's do more tests" kind of day. But, ladies... I wish I had a single friend to get excited over this. but I don't.

You have us!  And we are all very excited!

And now I need to look up the plural of hepatitis.

Oh goodness. I can see how that could be read wrong. I meant I wish I had a single lady friend who was looking for a handsome rich nice man. But thank you for being excited and supportive!!!!

[mrssqueegy]

Sept 8, 2015 17:47:06 GMT -5 snoris said:

Sept 8, 2015 17:20:22 GMT -5 mrssqueegy said:

You have us!  And we are all very excited!

And now I need to look up the plural of hepatitis.

Oh goodness. I can see how that could be read wrong. I meant I wish I had a single lady friend who was looking for a handsome rich nice man. But thank you for being excited and supportive!!!!

Lol, yeah, I did not read it like that at all!  Oops!

ETA: Also, hepatitides.  YWIA.  

[westiemom]

Sept 8, 2015 16:57:26 GMT -5 snoris said:

Appointment updates: Had my 3rd beta draw today & saw my gastroenterologist for the first time. Ummm he.is.gorgeous. Swoon! Anyway, he said my bloodwork is definitely not normal (as usual), but also doesn't scream Autoimmune Hepatitis to him. Said he won't do a liver biopsy when I'm pg. He's going to watch my numbers & if they become an issue we might do a biopsy and/or steroids, but not now. I have a liver ultrasound scheduled for the 16th now & had a host of blood work to check for all the hepatitises (hepatiti?) and then a bunch of other stuff... in summary, and as usual, it was a big "you're weird, let's do more tests" kind of day. But, ladies... I wish I had a single friend to get excited over this. but I don't.

My RE is the most gorgeous man under the sun. He's married but I frequently wish he was single to set up with my sister!

[CattyNattyRN]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you feel comfortable) : One loss at 22 weeks and 5 days. Stillborn due to a cord accident. Nuchal x2.

EDD: May 19th!

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How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 3.5 I think I'm a ways away from comparing to fruit.


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically; fine, I don't even feel pregnant at this point except the ligament pain. Anyone know if it's worse after the first pregnancy? I feel like I feel it more this time? Emotionally I'm okay. Very excited, but a little nervous. We announced right away last night.. The night I tested. But this time I'm just not sure what we think. I kinda freaked out a while ago when I tested for progression and it seemed the same. I know my urine was more diluted, but I guess that's just the PGAL brain... I don't have a history of any early losses, but somehow I'm super nervous about that.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: None, I haven't even called the doctor yet. I just saw him last Friday. I'll notify him tomorrow.


QOTW: What are you looking forward to about fall? It not being 100 degrees! It was literally 100 here today. In. September. Ugh.

[o2girl]

Sept 8, 2015 18:09:26 GMT -5 westiemom said:

Sept 8, 2015 16:57:26 GMT -5 snoris said:

Appointment updates: Had my 3rd beta draw today & saw my gastroenterologist for the first time. Ummm he.is.gorgeous. Swoon! Anyway, he said my bloodwork is definitely not normal (as usual), but also doesn't scream Autoimmune Hepatitis to him. Said he won't do a liver biopsy when I'm pg. He's going to watch my numbers & if they become an issue we might do a biopsy and/or steroids, but not now. I have a liver ultrasound scheduled for the 16th now & had a host of blood work to check for all the hepatitises (hepatiti?) and then a bunch of other stuff... in summary, and as usual, it was a big "you're weird, let's do more tests" kind of day. But, ladies... I wish I had a single friend to get excited over this. but I don't.

My RE is the most gorgeous man under the sun. He's married but I frequently wish he was single to set up with my sister!

my RE is gorgeous too! MH even has a man crush on him.

[starfishy]

Late to the game-

Loss History: first pregnancy went well. Trying for a second and got a BFP in Jan 2015. I had no symptoms and just felt something was wrong. In March I had intense stomach pain and I called the nurse. She said "you sure it's not gas?" And I've never been so mad. Finally got in to see a doctor the next day and they confirmed a mmc. The baby measured 7weeks 4 days. I was 11 weeks. I was scheduled for a d&c two days later but started to naturally miscarry that night. I hemorrhaged and was rushed to the hospital. It was awful, my anxiety spiked and I had a terrible time coming to terms with my loss.
My H and I decided to give it another try and here I am.

I feel like absolute crap so I'm thinking that is a good thing. I have pain on my right side but with high HCG levels and an ultrasound at 5 weeks (gestational sack only) they believe it's not ectopic. I'm trying to stay positive, but I scared. So freaking scAred.

Right now I'm 6w3d and trying to connect with the scheduler at the office to get another ultrasound and meet the doctor. I'm switching OBs bc I am still mad about how my loss was handled at the old place.

[helloerrbody]

Hugs! I'm so sorry about your loss. Glad you are here and hoping this is your rainbow!

[Deleted]

Tagging is impossible on mobile but I am thinking of you all. Thank you for the PGAL mantras, I really needed them

History - DD sept 2013, no issues. Mmc twins at 9ish weeks of the sacs measured around 5 weeks, I've kinda blocked that out.

Edd - may 19th 4w2d poppy seed

Physically I'm doing okay. I feel a bit more tired than I normally do (with having a toddler and doing full time shift work) my boobs have been on fire and nausea comes in very welcomed waves. I see an ob on Monday for a test and hopefully get an early ultrasound in the next couple weeks.

I loooove fall. But it seems to end very quickly in the -30 -40 depths of Canadian winter.

[westiemom]

Sept 12, 2015 7:49:24 GMT -5 starfishy said:

Late to the game-

Loss History: first pregnancy went well. Trying for a second and got a BFP in Jan 2015. I had no symptoms and just felt something was wrong. In March I had intense stomach pain and I called the nurse. She said "you sure it's not gas?" And I've never been so mad. Finally got in to see a doctor the next day and they confirmed a mmc. The baby measured 7weeks 4 days. I was 11 weeks. I was scheduled for a d&c two days later but started to naturally miscarry that night. I hemorrhaged and was rushed to the hospital. It was awful, my anxiety spiked and I had a terrible time coming to terms with my loss.
My H and I decided to give it another try and here I am.

I feel like absolute crap so I'm thinking that is a good thing. I have pain on my right side but with high HCG levels and an ultrasound at 5 weeks (gestational sack only) they believe it's not ectopic. I'm trying to stay positive, but I scared. So freaking scAred.

Right now I'm 6w3d and trying to connect with the scheduler at the office to get another ultrasound and meet the doctor. I'm switching OBs bc I am still mad about how my loss was handled at the old place.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I still can't come to terms with mine. People don't realize how traumatic it is. Huge hugs!