PGAL check in - Oct 12

[mrssqueegy]

How far along are you (weeks/size):


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:


QOTW: Who have you told so far?

[mrssqueegy]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 9w2d, green olive


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, I'm still feeling tired but I'm not sure if that is from the nausea meds. My nausea is better but I'm too afraid to try and stop the meds yet. My boobs are growing and are sore again. Emotionally, I'm feeling pretty good. It's starting to feel real. I'd like to have my NT scan and then I'll really feel better.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Yesterday was the EDD of my first loss. I'm honestly so thankful that I'm pregnant again before that day came because it would have been a terribly difficult day otherwise. No appointments this week for me.


QOTW: Who have you told so far? Immediate family and just yesterday I told some extended family yesterday at our Thanksgiving dinner. I haven't decided when to tell work yet.

[snoris]

((hugs)) for your milestone, mrssqueegy, those are tough.

How far along are you (weeks/size): 9W5D Green Olive

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I am getting some energy back & am down to once per day pukes. Emotionally I am comforted by the pukes... it's like B is telling me s/he is doing fine in there.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: High risk clinic tomorrow - hoping they tell me everything looks normal and there are no risks so I can be de-classified and go back to my regular OB.

QOTW: Who have you told so far? Lots of people know since lots of family and friends are invested in my health. I'd say all of our immediate and close extended family knows. Close friends and other friends who have been rooting for us know as well. Let's say it's not really a secret anymore, but we haven't done any formal announcing either. I'd say as long as B looks good tomorrow anyone can know. Is it bad if I don't want to do any formal announcing at all? It just kind of trickled out.

[starfishy]

10 weeks 4 days

Physically - the same as usual- nausea, exhaustion, congestion/bloody nose, painful nipples, some ute craps/stretching, weepy at times.

Emotionally- a little on edge. We didn't get to hear a HB today and I really wanted too. 10w 5 days is when I figure out the last baby wasn't going to make it. So I really wanted the reassurance that the same thing wasn't going to happen again.
Isn't weird how you remember all these little dates and feelings?

Upcoming appt: 10/21 - NT and doctor visit.

GTKY- mom, dad, sister, a few friends, principal.

[CattyNattyRN]

How far along are you? Week/size.
- I'm 8w4d. And raspberry!

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
-'Physically my symptoms really picked up this week. It's beeen reassuring. I also feel better emotionally after finding the heartbeat at work this weekend.

Upcoming appointments/ milestones.
- I have my intake/nurse visit on the 15th, and my doctors visit the 20th. I'm excited!

QOTW: Who have you told so far?
- We told family immediately. I told my manager at work due to patients/diseases and my clinical preceptor for the same reasons. DH told a few friends yesterday and I was sorta unhappy, but I'm getting over it. I think maybe after the doctor's visit and hopefully the us we'll announce to everyone.

[Deleted]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 7w5d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm still pretty nauseated and sore, but with the meds I'm able to eat at least once a day. Emotionally, I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop. I've been trying not to focus on the pregnancy itself and just be excited for the future of having a baby. So that's helping some.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Milestones galore. I've lost 4 babies during the 8th week, 2 during the 9th week, and 2 during the 11th week. Of the EDDs that still get to me, my twins were due 10/15/14 and Jackson was born 11/02. Not all this week, obviously, but it's pretty much nonstop from here to the NT scan. As for appointments, I'm still waiting to schedule my follow up u/s with the peri for this week or early next. As much as I would like to know everything is fine and it was just a mistake with the measuring, it wouldn't actually reassure me that this pregnancy might work out. But another not so great u/s would probably make it harder to dream about the future. So I'm a bit scared to schedule it. I really should, though.

QOTW: Who have you told so far? I've told my mother and one of my sisters. And Blake let the kids in one day while I was busy doing things and the girls found my u/s on my desk. So now they know, but they're supposed to be keeping it a secret. Though I have little faith they actually will.

[walkek85]

*Hugs* for your milestone this week mrssqueegy.

GL at your appointment tomorrow snoris!

starfishy, sorry you didn't hear the HB, hopefully your next appointment shows a beautiful HB!

CattyNattyRN, hopefully your symptoms aren't too bad!

@led, I'm sorry you are dealing with so many tender milestones during these next couple months. Sending you T&P.

How far along are you (weeks/size): 10w1d, Kumquat


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm feeling pretty good. Only have nausea when I'm hungry but I'm still having some pretty strong food aversions. Face seems to be a little more under control (breakouts). My boobs are starting to get fuller and my hair has finally stopped falling out in droves since my MC.

Emotionally I'm doing well as I will just use the Doppler to listen to baby whenever I get nervous. I know that there could still be something wrong with baby even with a healthy HB, but I'm expecting the best.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next appointment is Oct. 20th where I will meet with my DR and talk about genetic testing. I know they are going to push the Panorama, but my insurance doesn't cover it. I want to do a NTS, as that is covered.


QOTW: Who have you told so far? Both sets of parents and all siblings (except my older half siblings). Also all close friends know.

[westiemom]

Thanks mrssqueegy!

How far along? 10w5d and a kumquat

How are you feeling? I feel better physically and emotionally! Still sore boobs, back pain, tired

Upcoming appts or milestones: we had our last RE appt today and see the OB for the first time Wednesday. We are pretty much telling everyone now on case by case basis but will make it Facebook official at 14 weeks.

[westiemom]

mrssqueegy I'm sorry for your loss anniversary.

snoris good luck tomorrow!

starfishy I'm sorry you didn't get to hear the heartbeat. I will be thinking of you this week. That's so hard.

@carrynattyrn hopefully time passes quick between now and your appt!

@led I'm glad you are getting some relief with the meds. I'm sorry you have your loss anniversaries coming up. Hugs and so many thoughts your way.

walkek85 I love my Doppler too!

[starfishy]

Thanks ladies. PGAL is so much harder than I realized. I compare, even though I know I shouldn't, to my loss all the time. This pregnancy is significantly different so I should take that as a good sign, but my emotional side just wants to know its all okay.
I'm so ready to be excited about this pregnancy. I want to tell people. I want to order a big brother shirt. I want to go tell our photographer to book us a newborn session. I know it will come in time, but I'm ready now!

[nepatsgal]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 9 weeks 5 days/Green Olive


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically pretty good. I only get sick on an empty stomach. Still tired though. Emotionally pretty good as well.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next appointment is October 28th, no ultrasound, but we should be able to hear the heartbeat.


QOTW: Who have you told so far? DH is still the only one who knows. I've told DS on and off, but he doesn't fully understand it yet. We will probably announce to our family's at DS's 2nd birthday party this Saturday.

[rnmommy]

How far along are you (weeks/size): 7 weeks 2 days, blueberry


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically much better other than the fatigue. Emotionally, I was a wreck before today's appointment because I felt so much better physically.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: First appointment and ultrasound were today. Baby looks great. I'm so relieved because one of my losses stopped growing at 5 weeks and the other before then so the heart beat was really nice to see.

QOTW: Who have you told so far? My BFF, one of my mom groups on Facebook and a handful of other friends. I'm not sure yet when we'll tell our kids. They'll be told before we tell anyone in my family because my family can't keep a secret.

[kateisoptimistic]

Hi Ladies!


How far along are you (weeks/size): 8 wks, 1 d


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I feel ok today, was super sick last week but it has subsided, we went apple picking yesterday and i had to lay down after I was so tired. Emotionally I'm not sure, I has some scary loss dreams this weekend, I can't get my mind to stop.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: i still have a couple of weeks until my next appointment, so just waiting it out


QOTW: Who have you told so far? no one. I don't want to tell anyone until after testing and into 2nd tri, but I'm going to be going through a major job change in a couple of months and I really feel like i need to tell my boss from a planning perspective, but i still am not ready so not sure what I am doing. Also one of my employees is also PG so there is a lot to think about.

[o2girl]

How far along are you (weeks/size):
10w4d / kumquat

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
I feel pretty good. I had another bleeding episode on Sunday. But I listened to her on my Doppler and her HB sounded great so I opted to wait until my appt with my RE yesterday, instead of going to the ER. LO has a nice solid HB in the high 160's and is measuring 3days ahead. She was even wiggling around on the u/s.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
I graduated from my RE! I hate that I don't have them as my security blanket anymore... But I'm happy to have gotten to this moment. I meet with my MFM on Monday because I have what looks like 2 possible Small SCHs

QOTW: Who have you told so far?
My cousin, 3 friends, and my boss. MH may have told more people..... I'm not sure. I asked him to keep it on the DL, but I have a sneaking suspicion he didn't.

[shadesofgold]

mrssqueegy, hugs.

snoris, I'm glad to hear you're starting to feel better. It gives me hope! And I don't think there is anything wrong with skipping a big, formal announcement. However, it can be really fun for everyone to squee with you!

starfishy, I'm sorry you didn't get to hear the HB and have to be on pins and needles! Hopefully the next week flies by and you get your reassurance at the u/s.

CattyNattyRN, good luck at your upcoming appointments! (I'm jealous you could sneak in a HB at work!)

@led, so many hugs for all the upcoming milestones and your angels' EDDs. First tri uncertainty is hard on its own let alone with a loss history PLUS an anxiety-making appointment. I really hope your next appointment is on the calendar soon and here before you know it.

walkek85, any particular reason you think they'll push the Panorama? As far as I know I am just getting the bloodwork and NT scan at my first tri screening and nobody has mentioned a Panorama...

westiemom, yay for feeling better!

nepatsgal, have fun celebrating your son's birthday and announcing this weekend!

rnmommy, congrats on a great appointment!

kateisoptimistic, I'm sorry you're having nightmares. PGAL is hard enough without it haunting our dreams, too.

o2girl, I'm sorry you're still dealing with SCH, but glad to hear that little kumquat is strong and growing!


How far along are you (weeks/size): 9w4d (green olive or tater tot)

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Still feeling persistently ill, especially in the afternoon and evening. A few cramps here and there. My boobs are back in action being super sensitive. Emotionally, I'm feeling fine. A little meh. I might be back to doing emotional cushioning - trying not to get too excited in case something goes wrong. I just want to get to next Friday already so I can hear this little critter's heartbeat and know everything is on track.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next midwife appointment is 10/23. Our NT scan is 10/29.

QOTW: Who have you told so far? Parents, half our siblings, one grandparent and a few close friends. We'll tell the rest of the immediate family members after our 11 week appointment.

[Deleted]

Okay, appointment has been scheduled for next Wednesday. So many emotions right now. I don't even know how to feel about it.

[walkek85]

shadesofgold, They briefly talked about the panorama test at my 'intake' appointment and when I called to schedule the NTS they said that I needed to talk to my Dr. first because they use a new genetic screening now.

My insurance is really pissing me off. With my DS everything prenatal was covered. With my MC, they didn't cover anything and the ultrasounds we had ended up being OOP. Today I got another bill that the first ultrasound I had with this pregnancy was not covered. I am tempted to just say forget it to the genetic testing because I have no idea what will actually be covered. Even though I called to confirm the NTS would be covered I can see it coming back to us as a bill.

Ugh, rant over...

[shadesofgold]

Oct 13, 2015 14:50:17 GMT -5 walkek85 said:

shadesofgold, They briefly talked about the panorama test at my 'intake' appointment and when I called to schedule the NTS they said that I needed to talk to my Dr. first because they use a new genetic screening now.

My insurance is really pissing me off. With my DS everything prenatal was covered. With my MC, they didn't cover anything and the ultrasounds we had ended up being OOP. Today I got another bill that the first ultrasound I had with this pregnancy was not covered. I am tempted to just say forget it to the genetic testing because I have no idea what will actually be covered. Even though I called to confirm the NTS would be covered I can see it coming back to us as a bill.

Ugh, rant over...

I am so sorry you're dealing with shitty coverage. Have you talked to the billing department at your ob practice? It is literally their job to fight the insurance companies for you. They should be able to get a statement of your benefits from your insurance company, confirm they used the proper codes to bill, suss out any discrepancies and advocate to get it paid. (This was my job a few years ago for a small community clinic, and at least once a week I was able to get the insurance co to admit they'd refused payment incorrectly and was able to get it reversed.) It can't hurt to give them a call. At the very least they should be able to explain why something was not covered. They can also reconfirm from their end that the testing will be covered. Calling them in advance could save you a lot of pain down the road.

Under the ACA everything prenatal must be covered, but u/s are not always included in that bundle negotiated by the insurance company and will vary. My insurance says it covers "baseline" (ie that first confirmation/dating u/s) and "diagnostic" u/s. But the care you received in your previous pregnancy definitely should have been covered even if it ended in MC. That shouldn't change it. That is bullshit.

[starfishy]

So today after lunch I sit at my desk and I feel a gush. Of course it's the one day my para takes the day off so I'm waiting and waiting for someone to come to my room so I can go to the bathroom. Finally, I can go and it's all blood. Im devastated. OB was able to get me in quickly for an u/s and bad news- it's a blood clot, but the good news is the baby looked great. Heart rate 164 and measuring ahead at 11 weeks.
Anyone dealt with something like that before. God, this is scary.

[kateisoptimistic]

Oct 13, 2015 15:05:34 GMT -5 starfishy said:

So today after lunch I sit at my desk and I feel a gush. Of course it's the one day my para takes the day off so I'm waiting and waiting for someone to come to my room so I can go to the bathroom. Finally, I can go and it's all blood. Im devastated. OB was able to get me in quickly for an u/s and bad news- it's a blood clot, but the good news is the baby looked great. Heart rate 164 and measuring ahead at 11 weeks.
Anyone dealt with something like that before. God, this is scary.

How scary!  I'm glad the baby is ok.  I think someone over on CAR was dealing with blood clots also, will see if i can find who.  

[kateisoptimistic]

Oct 13, 2015 14:43:50 GMT -5 @led said:

Okay, appointment has been scheduled for next Wednesday. So many emotions right now. I don't even know how to feel about it.

so many ((hugs)) lady!  

[walkek85]

Oct 13, 2015 15:05:34 GMT -5 starfishy said:

So today after lunch I sit at my desk and I feel a gush. Of course it's the one day my para takes the day off so I'm waiting and waiting for someone to come to my room so I can go to the bathroom. Finally, I can go and it's all blood. Im devastated. OB was able to get me in quickly for an u/s and bad news- it's a blood clot, but the good news is the baby looked great. Heart rate 164 and measuring ahead at 11 weeks.
Anyone dealt with something like that before. God, this is scary.

Such a scary situation but I'm glad that you and baby are OK.  Hopefully the bleeding stops soon. ( I don't know much about blood clots)

[starfishy]

Oct 13, 2015 16:23:51 GMT -5 walkek85 said:

Oct 13, 2015 15:05:34 GMT -5 starfishy said:

So today after lunch I sit at my desk and I feel a gush. Of course it's the one day my para takes the day off so I'm waiting and waiting for someone to come to my room so I can go to the bathroom. Finally, I can go and it's all blood. Im devastated. OB was able to get me in quickly for an u/s and bad news- it's a blood clot, but the good news is the baby looked great. Heart rate 164 and measuring ahead at 11 weeks.
Anyone dealt with something like that before. God, this is scary.

Such a scary situation but I'm glad that you and baby are OK.  Hopefully the bleeding stops soon. ( I don't know much about blood clots)

I asked the doctor how long I should expect and he says 4-5... Weeks. I was like what? I thought you were about to says days.
I took tomorrow off bc today was just a little too emotionally charged for me!

[snoris]

Wow starfishy, so glad you're alright!

[starfishy]

@led I am praying so hard for you.

[CattyNattyRN]

@led, I'm glad you made the appointment, but I'm sure it was hard to do it. I'm praying for you, lady, and thinking about you constantly!

starfishy, I'm glad it's *only* some bleeding and that baby looked okay, but I can't even imagine how scary that must have been. I'll be thinking and praying for you and baby!!

[redt]

I'm getting caught up on everyone's stories but I wanna play.

How far along are you (weeks/size): 9w6d, double digits tomorrow!!


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I had really bad nausea from like 5.5-8 weeks and since then it's come and gone. Obviously that had me totally freaked but apparently the baby is still ok. I'm tired. Emotionally I'm good today but the past 2 weeks since my last u/s were rough. It's so hard not knowing if it's alive.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Well I had an appointment today. My next appointment is on 10/27 for my NT scan, which is really freaking hard to believe.


QOTW: Who have you told so far? My parents and sister know (as does her husband). I had to tell my program director at work due to having to miss work for appointments, and if I do have this baby, it will be a scheduling nightmare (sorrynotsorry). DH hasn't been ready to tell his family yet, he can decide when he wants to.

[walkek85]

Oct 13, 2015 19:32:51 GMT -5 redt said:

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I had really bad nausea from like 5.5-8 weeks and since then it's come and gone. Obviously that had me totally freaked but apparently the baby is still ok. I'm tired. Emotionally I'm good today but the past 2 weeks since my last u/s were rough. It's so hard not knowing if it's alive.

This happened to me too.  I have a home Doppler, so whenever those doubts cross my mind I pull it out and listen to baby's HB.

[mrsw26]

That's so scary, starfishy! Hopefully the clot resolves way sooner than 4-5 weeks.

How far along are you (weeks/size): 9w5d


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Physically pretty awful. I keep saying the exhaustion is the worst it's been, but somehow it's worse. I struggle so hard to keep my eyes open to play with DD in the mornings and I feel terrible that I pretty much just pray for naptime so I can lay down too. Nausea is now mostly at night. Lots of little headaches that come and go. Nursing still hurts like a b. Emotionally I'm ok, but really nervous for tomorrow's ultrasound. We've decided if it goes well we'll tell our parents but swear then to secrecy. It's making it feel real.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Ultrasound and prenatal appt tomorrow.


QOTW: Who have you told so far? My boss. Then I quit

Not quitting for good, but I started my own practice and it's time to jump in 100%.

[shadesofgold]

Holy shit starfishy, that is scary! I'm so glad you were able to get in and see a HB. I don't know anything about blood clots, so I am just sending love.