PGAL check in - Oct 5

[mrssqueegy]

How far along are you (weeks/size):


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:


QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet?

[mrssqueegy]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 8w2d, raspberry


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I've been feeling better but I'm not sure if it's because I'm taking the max of my nausea drugs or not.  I'm too afraid to take a smaller dose.  Otherwise I'm not having many symptoms.  I don't seem to be as tired as I was before.  Emotionally I'm feeling good.  Hopeful.  I started writing in my pregnancy journal finally which was a big step for me.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: We've passed all of our loss milestones.  I have another appointment on the 20th and I'm hoping we can find the heartbeat on the doppler.  My next u/s will be the NT scan around 12 weeks.


QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet?  Nothing for the baby but I did buy some maternity clothes while in Chicago this weekend.

[starfishy]

I am 9w 4d

Physically- still have nausea, still exhausted, stupid little baby hairs sprouting up on my head, and the congestion is pretty bad too. I'll try to take this all as a good time since it's so different than my loss.
Emotionally, good and bad days. I'm so scared of another missed m/c and that the whole same scenario will play out (hemorrhaging, ambulance, emergency) but this time I'll be out or at school.

Upcoming appointments- one week! I really hope we hear a heartbeat. Then I can feel that we have safely passed the loss milestone (my body recognized the loss at 10w5 days and I had my d&c at 11weeks.) I'll be 10w4d at the appointment but hearing a heartbeat will really help me be more positive about this whole thing.

Nothing yet. Last time we were pregnant we bought a little baby hat. It came in the mail after the d&c. My husband got it and hid it so it didn't break my heart. I still don't know if I can use it or not. I don't even know where it is. : (
I also have some big brother books for my son I got last time too- if nT scan on the 21st is good I'll break those out and I'll also order a big brother shirt. : )

[grneyes]

mrssqueegy, Thanks for the check-in, glad you're feeling better!
starfishy, Keeping all the good thoughts for you for a nice, strong heartbeat!

How far along are you (weeks/size): 7 weeks

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, not too bad. Just really tired sometimes and some light queasiness every now and then. Emotionally, I've had a hard time after our first scan. The radiologist's report listed fetal bradycardia as a concern due to the lower heart rate, which comes along with a very high miscarriage rate (70-80%). The tech made a comment during our scan that the heart rate isn't always so accurate early on when it's hard to measure, so I'm really hoping that's the case. I'm still waiting to hear back from my doctor to discuss this further.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I go back this Friday for another scan.

QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? I bought a couple onesies after my betas came back nice and high, I was just too excited to hold back.

[Deleted]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 6w5d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, pretty blah. Not terrible, but not great. Emotionally I'm doing alright for the most part. I can't shake the feeling that this will eventually end, but I'm trying to not let it get to me. Living in the moment and all that.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I got blood work this morning (including a quant hCG). I'm really really hoping it comes back tonight, but I know at least one of the tests takes more than one day so I don't know. Not sure if they'll release individually or all at once, but we'll see. I get an u/s tomorrow and I see the midwife on Wednesday. So hopefully nothing but good news this week!

QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? Nope. It's way too early for all that.

[shadesofgold]

mrssqueegy, sounds like you are feeling good and confident! That's great!

starfishy, I understand the fear and anxiety. You can only take it one day at a time. Have you found the PGAL mantras on the CAR page? FX for a reassuring appointment next week!

grneyes, what was the heart rate at the scan? That should be more informative than the bradycardia designation, which just means slower than might be expected. And your tech is right, it is hard to pinpoint a heart rate before 7 weeks. Our u/s was at 6w5d and she took three different measurements which had three different rates. **Loss Mentioned** With our first pregnancy, we had bradycardia, too. But it was obviously a problem - only 56 bpm. They brought in the doctor to talk about probability of miscarriage. If you didn't get to that point, you're probably okay!

ETA: @led, FX for reassuring results and appointments this week!


How far along are you (weeks/size): 8w3d (Peanut M&M)

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Still having a lot of food aversions and GI issues, but trying to force myself to get some nutritious food anyway. I am really sick of wasting 20-30 minutes every morning troubleshooting my stomach - do I need to eat? Can I eat? Do just I need to go to the bathroom? Is it safe to leave the house yet? I also had cramps most of the day yesterday, which I think were growing pains. Emotionally, it was an anxious weekend. I did a lot of relaxing, which was much needed, but I also think I had too much time to stew on every cramp and negative thought. Hoping to make it through the week ahead.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Our loss EDD is Friday 10/9. I definitely think being pregnant will cushion the blow, but it will still be a tough day. I want to do something to mark it with MH.

QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? Nope, just bookmarked a lot of maternity clothes and baby gear. I'm waiting on the clothes until I absolutely need them.

[starfishy]

shadesofgold I do look at the mantras and they are helpful. Sometimes the anxiety gets a hold of me.
I know what you're saying about the cramps. I still get them occasionally and if I didn't have a loss I probably would say "oh yes, the uterus is growing." Instead I fear every twinge like its signaling the end.

I'll be thinking of you Friday. I just passed my EDD and it was tough, it was nice though knowing other people were remembering too.

[mushe]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 8w1d from IUI. Ultrasounds were done on different machines and different doctors and were both off from that, so I'm just sticking with IUI date unless and until they change my EDD.


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Periodic nausea and lots of fatigue. Stressed and anxious about being OOT for two weeks and missing chances for ultrasound.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: not until I get back, but first OB appt is 10/19


QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? After we heard the HB last Thurs, I ordered this Seraphine bump kit. Looks like a great start! My stuff from last pg is bigger, and I don't know how much I'll be able to reuse.

[grneyes]

@led, GL at your ultrasound tomorrow!

shadesofgold, The heart rate was 82. I measured 6w2d, so two days behind O. I used a trigger shot for ovulation, so there isn't any wiggle room with the O date. I know the measurements can be off by a day or two, but coupled with the low heart rate, it makes for an uneasy PGAL mind. I appreciate you confirming what the tech said about the difficulty of measuring the HR before 7 weeks, that does make me feel better. I'm really hoping that's the case. The RE left the room before the tech told me the HR, and she didn't seem overly concerned. Lots of (((hugs))) for your loss date this week.

[mushe]

grneyes, I totally agree with shadesofgold on the HR! I was going to ask the same about how far along you were and the rate.

ETA since I see your answer. Definitely check the mantras! That's right on the cusp of even being able to measure. Fx that things are picking up speed for you!

Shades, lots of good thoughts for you this week! I hope bring pregnant now helps. My first loss EDD was last Christmas, and it was such a bittersweet day. Ugh.

[shadesofgold]

Oct 5, 2015 11:47:40 GMT -5 grneyes said:

@led, GL at your ultrasound tomorrow!

shadesofgold, The heart rate was 82. I measured 6w2d, so two days behind O. I used a trigger shot for ovulation, so there isn't any wiggle room with the O date. I know the measurements can be off by a day or two, but coupled with the low heart rate, it makes for an uneasy PGAL mind. I appreciate you confirming what the tech said about the difficulty of measuring the HR before 7 weeks, that does make me feel better. I'm really hoping that's the case. The RE left the room before the tech told me the HR, and she didn't seem overly concerned. Lots of (((hugs))) for your loss date this week.

I hope that Friday comes quickly so you can get the reassurance that everything is healthy!

[mrssqueegy]

shadesofgold, hugs for your loss EDD. Reading your post made me realize that mine is coming up on oct 11th. I'm kinda sad that I had forgotten. I never felt a huge connection to my angel babies though. I don't want to forget them but I don't want to dwell either. Such mixed emotions.

[shadesofgold]

mushe, I looked up the Seraphine Bump Kit - what a great idea! Which one did you choose?

[grneyes]

shadesofgold, mushe, Thank you ladies! I really appreciate the support. I'm trying as much as possible to stay positive.

[shadesofgold]

Hugs for your loss EDD coming up, too, mrssqueegy. I know what you mean about mixed emotions. It is different for everyone! Honestly, I think Christmas might be harder. We see tons of family and old friends when we go home for Christmas and my biggest daydream during my pregnancy was having a baby during those gatherings. I expect that to hit me harder.

[nepatsgal]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 8 weeks 5 days/ Raspberry


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically okay. Not getting to much nausea anymore. I'm exhausted still, which is pretty normal for me anyway. The last two days I've been cramping on and off. They aren't consistent, but are sometimes painful. I've never made it this far in any of my pregnancies without spotting, which I'm hoping is a good sign. Emotionally, I'm just trying to not to overthink every pain I have. I've been having a strange feeling since Saturday night, and I hope it's nothing. Just trying to stay positive, until I hear the heartbeat in 3 weeks.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: No appointments until October 28th.


QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? No shopping yet. I bought DS a big brother shirt last time and then I miscarried. So I'm being more cautious this time around.

[westiemom]

Thanks mrssqueegy!

How far along: 9w5d/ Texas Pecan

How are you feeling? Physically, tired and sore boobs and some nausea. Emotionally, much better today but this weekend was brutal since it was my last loss milestone.

Upcoming appts: I went today and baby was moving! So cute! It was kicking, waving and bobbing it's head. It's right on track and HB was 158.

QOTW: I bought one onesie from my college (it's small and 3 states away so I got it when I went to visit). I bought myself a few pairs of maternity pants and some shirts.

[walkek85]

mrssqueegy, congrats on passing your loss milestones!

starfishy, sorry you are feeling some anxiety about your previous loss and this pregnancy. FX for a nice strong HB!!

FX for good news from your Dr. soon grneyes.

@led, hope you have a great u/s tomorrow!

Sorry you are having so much trouble with your stomach shadesofgold. I also love the idea of recognizing the EDD of your loss. Hopefully it will bring you and your H comfort and peace.

How far along are you (weeks/size): 9w1d, Southern Pecan


How are you feeling? Nausea has pretty much gone away. I get it occasionally when I'm hungry. Spotting has pretty much stopped. Emotionally I feel good, especially since I can hear baby's HB with my home Doppler. I listen every morning.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have an appointment today for some vaginal irritation that started on Friday. Hoping it's nothing major. Otherwise nothing pregnancy related until the 20th.


QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? Nope, nothing yet. Won't buy for baby until I know the sex and I pretty much have all I need for myself. Wait, take that back. I did buy some 'girl shorts' underwear for after birth. You want a whole lot of coverage after the baby comes out!

[walkek85]

westiemom, yay for an awesome appointment!!

[westiemom]

mrssqueegy so exciting that you are close to your NT scan!

starfishy good luck next week!

grneyes I'm sorry and really hope you get good news Friday.

@led I hope you get good results from your blood work! Good l tomorrow at your ultrasound!

shadesofgold big hugs this week.

mushe I haven't ever tried the seraphine bump kit. I will have to check it out!

nepatsgal I have had loads of cramping this whole time. So far so good here. I always worry too.

[westiemom]

walkek85 glad the spotting stopped! Good luck today!

[mushe]

Oct 5, 2015 11:59:39 GMT -5 shadesofgold said:

mushe, I looked up the Seraphine Bump Kit - what a great idea! Which one did you choose?

New York, baby! Lol. It doesn't get super cold where we are, so I thought the sleeveless dress would be the most practical.

[snoris]

grneyes, my 8W u/s was a few days off for growth too - my OB said this was zero concern. He said if it was a week off there would be a concern, but 2 days is nothing. Also, I think my baby's heart rate was around there at 6W too, but by 8W the HR was right in the zone. I know it's hard, but try not to worry!

How far along are you (weeks/size): 8W5D Raspberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically atrocious. My PGAL emotions are in check. I think I officially have my hope up.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next week is the high risk clinic - I am hoping they think I'm well enough to un-label me and send me back to my OB We shall see. 1 month until EDD for baby #2. It's crazy to think I coulda/woulda/shoulda been ready to pop about now.

QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? We have a few baby things we bought for baby #1 and we hang up a onesie in our room to remind us someone is moving in soon, but nothing new for this baby and nothing yet for me.

[walkek85]

snoris, So cute about hanging the onesie up!

[walkek85]

My appointment went well today. They took a bunch of swabs and put me on antibiotics. Apparently they can cause an upset stomach and diarrhea, awesome!!

The NP couldn't find the HR on the Doppler so we did a fetal tones u/s. Got to see baby again and it has a HB of 178!

[towncargirl]

How far along are you (weeks/size):
6 weeks 2 days

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
I'm a train wreck in both ways currently. I had some pink spotting Saturday night and then spent the whole night throwing up and running to the toilet. I think it was the fear and stress of the spotting. I still have some cramps and I'm slowly starting to keep food down. I haven't spotted now since Sunday at 6 weeks exactly. My RE wasn't really concerned when I called them

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
First Ultrasound on the 12th!

QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? I actually did.. it was dumb. If we have a boy ever since college my husband and I have wanted to name him Lincoln and my hubby loves Lincolns (the car) so I bought 3 old Lincoln car posters at a craft show with the intent of them going in a little boy nursery but if we have a girl hubby will hang them in his shop

[KirstenAlecia]

How far along are you (weeks/size): TOMORROW....I will be 10 weeks and baby will be prune sized.


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Hormones have wreaked havoc on my emotions.....I still have anxiety. This is about the time I found out about MMC last time. Physically I have had some pretty awful nausea. Today isn't as bad as yesterday but i sure don't feel "normal"


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: This week I have my fist "official" prenatal and hope for another U/S


QOTW: Have you done any shopping for the baby or yourself yet? Not yet. Going to wait till 2nd tri.