Weekly Check in 1/4

[tbonequeen13]

How's everyone doing? Physically? Emotionally?

How was your weekend?

Anything new to share?

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week?

GTKY: What's your favorite season?


Accountability Question (option, for those who want to participate...I can make a new thread if everyone would rather):
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week?

[tbonequeen13]

How's everyone doing? Physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm fine, emotionally, I'm still struggling (I think it's partially hormones from PMS). Part of it is that I know I have a baby shower coming up this weekend. I don't want to go, I don't want to have anything to do with it, but Mom is planning it and it's an old family friend and she is basically guilting me into going. I know she doesn't understand how much I am still struggling with this loss because I don't talk about it with her (I really don't talk about it with anyone but you ladies), but I still think she ought to know better than push something like that on me.

How was your weekend?It was good...we spent a lot of time at home relaxing, which was a nice break from being busy like we are most weekends.

Anything new to share? Nope

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week? Spending the long weekend with her...i don't usually get that much time with her in a row.

GTKY: What's your favorite season? Winter..I love snow...I live in a area that doesn't get a lot, and we haven't really been cold much this winter, but I love it when I can get it.


Accountability Question (option, for those who want to participate...I can make a new thread if everyone would rather):
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week?
My overall goal is to drop about 25 more lbs. Right now, I am just focusing on getting back on track as far as keeping a food journal and getting more steps in (I use a Fitbit). I have entered a couple of step challenges this month to try and motivate myself to move more, and I have My Fitness Pal on my phone and it will harass me if I haven't logged my food for the day.

[chknma]

((Hugs)) tbonequeen13
Sorry your mom doesn't understand. Hope you can find a way to do what is best for you.

Physically? Emotionally?
Physically: good. I think my cycle is getting back on track so I'm curious to see when CD1 will appear. Had a good f/u appointment with my MW. She offered the RLP after I brought up our multiple losses (not all with this practice.)

Emotionally: overall good. I'm still anxious about having the discussion with DH. I'm having my RLP drawn tomorrow so plan to see how the results come back and go from there.

How was your weekend? Good. We had a nice holiday away and came home Saturday to have an extra day to unwind and get ready for the week.

Anything new to share?
Just a question- anyone else have blood sugar related issues? I had GD with both DDs and am prediabetic. I was working on my weight to try and bring my fasting bs and A1c down when i got pregnant with this loss. Then nausea caused a lot of carbs. I'm having my numbers checked with my RLP and will ask my MW and PMD about it, but haven't found any good info about it online other then diabetics need to have good bs control during pregnancy. I always had great numbers except for my fasting and ended up on a low dose of meds both pregnancies to help.

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week? So many!! DD2 is saying more understandable words and is so funny trying to do everything that dd1 does. Too cute!

GTKY: What's your favorite season?
Fall- I just wish we had more then a week of those perfect crisp evenings before the weather crashed here :-)


Accountability Question (option, for those who want to participate...I can make a new thread if everyone would rather):
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week?

track food on MFP
Gym at least 4 times
One new healthy recipe

[chknma]

unringthebell
Does your provider have any feedback or suggestions related to your concerns? I hope you and your DH come up with a timeline and plan you feel comfortable with. ((hugs)) I've been trying to remind myself of all the mantras for CAL, but it is just so hard some days.

[woodenshoes]

How's everyone doing? Physically? Emotionally? Physically, I am doing okay. Emotionally, I have been struggling some. AF started the other day and I was really hopeful this last cycle, so it really messed with me emotions. My EDD for my loss is 6 weeks away and I was hopeful I would be pregnant again by now, so that has been a struggle. Also, my brother and his family are flying in to visit my sister in February to meet their new LO who is expected any day now. The weekend they are flying in is over my loss EDD. I know my family will expect me to visit, especially if my sister ends up scheduling a baptism on what will be my loss EDD. That day is going to be tough for me, and I am worried I won't be able to keep it together around my family and then that will cause drama because it has been difficult talking to them about my loss.

How was your weekend? My weekend was okay. I had a stomach bug on Friday, so that resulted in me staying at my parents house one extra day. We took down our Christmas stuff on Saturday and just hung out all day Sunday.

Anything new to share? No.

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week? My cousin's wife arranged it to take DS and my nephew's and niece to see the trucks (snow plows, backhoes, loaders, etc.) at the DPW last Wednesday. DS loved it. He got to climb into the backhoe and loved it. He also liked sitting in the back of a police car they were working on there...

GTKY: What's your favorite season? I love summer. I work for the schools and love my time off in the summer.


Accountability Question (option, for those who want to participate...I can make a new thread if everyone would rather):
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week? My goal is to get in 5000 steps a day. I got a fitbit for Christmas, so that is helping me meet my goal. I also am trying to eat healthier. I also started doing some measuring of food again. I may journal what I eat too. We will see how this week goes.

[tbonequeen13]

chknma, they keep telling me I'm diabetic. I had GD with DD from 6 weeks until the end, but it went away. With this last pregnancy, I had it again at 6 weeks and I just haven't followed up yet. I wanted to get some weight off on my own because I don't want to be on a boat load of meds, and quite frankly I don't want the label. Part of my "improve my health" resolution is to get with a GP though and get checked out before we TTC again.

unringthebell, i seriously considered that Diet Bet, but I don't think 4% in 30 days is realistic for me, I tend to loose very slowly

woodenshoes, it's easier than you think to build up to 5,000..park your car further away from places, walk in place while you cook/do laundry/brush your teeth, etc

[birch113]

tbonequeen13 I'm so sorry your mom isn't being more sensitive to your loss with regard to the showers. Those things can be so hard. So glad you enjoyed your extra time with LO!

chknma So glad your MW is running a RPL panel. Your DDs sound adorable!!

unringthebell Sounds like a really tough decision. I'm so sorry, but I'm not 100% sure of your history. Have you had RPL testing done? So exciting that LO started soccer tots! I'm so excited for when my LO can join something like that. He must. Kick. All. The. Balls!

woodenshoes I'm so sorry AF came, and for all the tough milestones coming up. (((Hugs)))

[birch113]

Jan 4, 2016 12:48:45 GMT -5 unringthebell said:

chknma, I didn't feel like she was particularly helpful last visit. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of options in my immediate area. I think her opinion is that I should do IVF. I mean, you said your MW offered the RPL work up. When I asked the RE if there were any other tests I could do she said no. So then I specifically asked about the clotting stuff since I knew of that (when I asked if there was a RPL work up she said no) and she reluctantly agreed to do it. She seems to really believe that my only issue is diminished reserve (she doesn't seem to even think maybe I have quality issues). Maybe it is, but I don't see why you can't just test me for everything under the sun if my insurance will pay for it. I had several losses before my LC (it got to the point where I just stopped testing until 3 weeks after ovulation because I didn't want to know) so I guess odds are eventually I'll be successful again and that's good enough for her.

Good luck with your RPL draw. If you are having the clotting stuff be prepared for lots of vials. Mine was 8 and that's all they were doing was the clotting related ones.

Just saw this after I posted my question to you. I'm sorry your options for care are limited in your area. As for IVF, would it be with PGD? My RE explained IVF with PGD reduces risk of MC by 75%, so maybe that's why she suggested it? I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. (((Hugs)))

chknma +1 on the many vials! My RPL panel was 13 vials. Make sure you have a snack and water/juice with you for afterward!

[chknma]

unringthebell
Now I recall the issue with limited provider option. So frustrating, especially when they can't give you good info or data to back their reasoning.

Thanks for the heads up about the blood work.

tbonequeen13
I've been monitoring my blood sugar yearly since my first GD pregnancy. I only moved into prediabetic after DD2. My PMD is great about trying lifestyle modification- she said that losing 10 lbs can even make a big difference. I got pregnant during those three months and now need to get back on track. Truthfully I have at least 20lbs to lose and have struggled with consistency. It's frustrating, but I need to stop with the excuses. I worry that it is the biggest contributor to my losses, which leads to a lot of guilt

[birch113]

How's everyone doing? Physically? Emotionally? Physically, fine. According to my SHG I ovulated super early this month, ~CD9 so I'm just waiting for AF so we can burn the bench. Emotionally, a FB friend announced her pregnancy NYE. She is due a few days after I was due. I have a number of friends all due around April/May, so it's just been kind of hard.

How was your weekend? It was so good to have the long weekend with LO! It was pretty low key, which was perfect after the hectic holidays!

Anything new to share? Nope.

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week? He's trying to give kisses! It's more like eating my face, but it's so, so sweet.

GTKY: What's your favorite season? I love fall. Perfect weather, so many fun things to do outside, and the holiday excitement starts to build!

Accountability Question (option, for those who want to participate...I can make a new thread if everyone would rather):
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week? This week, I'm going to track with MFP for accountability. I will do my best to make healthy choices, but right now just acknowledging what I am eating will be key. Ultimately, I need to lose about 40lbs, but since we will be TTC, I want to focus on clean eating and establishing a workout routine to get healthy.

[legalbeagle]

How's everyone doing? Physically? Emotionally? Physically and emotionally I am doing much better. I don't know if it is the new year, my new meditation practice (day 7!) or my newly-imposed 10 pm bedtime but I am feeling much more at peace than I was just a week ago. The only thing that happened yesterday was a neighbor came over and she has the exact same due date I had. I was able to just shake my fist at the universe and congratulate her. (She doesn't know.) I think two weeks from now will be really hard for me because it would have been the end of the 1st tri and I was really counting down.

How was your weekend? Good! Lots of rest and relaxation. I need it! I went on a four mile run yesterday -- my first run in a while -- and it was really great. I am so sore today, but worth it.

Anything new to share? Nothing new. We are benched until I get my period.

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week? I took him to soccer and then the two of us went and ate tacos. He ate SO much! Like a grown-up person's worth of food. And he was in a good mood -- a rarity lately.

GTKY: What's your favorite season? FALL! Sweaters and boots but no winter coats. Great running weather!


Accountability Question:
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week? I was eating a ton of healthy food when pregnant, but after that I've kinda felt a little "What's the point?" and have gained some weight. I'd like to get back into a healthy mindset and lose those five pounds. More fresh veggies needed in my life! And fewer carbs...

[birch113]

Jan 4, 2016 13:52:19 GMT -5 unringthebell said:

birch113, I don't know if she would have suggested PGD because as soon as we started talking about IVF I said that the only way I would do it would be with embryo testing. YAY for getting off the bench!

Kudos to you for being so informed and self-advocating, though I'm really sorry you have to self-advocate. (((Hugs)))

Thanks! I'm glad we will be off the bench soon, but so scared.

[birch113]

legalbeagle (((hugs))) about your neighbor. WTG with your run!!!

[chknma]

birch113
Yay! Goodbye bench!
I love the open mouth whole face
kisses stage!
((Hugs)) announcements are hard

[chknma]

legalbeagle
Meditation, running and a good bedtime- awesome start for the new year! Glad you're feeling the benefits!

[cbowl]

So many hugs to everyone struggling. I know getting through the holidays was really tough for me and I'm sure many of you ladies were feeling the same. Here's to hoping that lots of good things happen for us all in 2016.

How's everyone doing? Physically? Emotionally? Physically fine. As I mentioned my anxiety has been through the roof in the past months and I went to see my GP and she prescribed some anti anxiety meds and really was an amazing listener. She totally normalized everything that I have been feeling and just really made me feel better. I'm holding off on starting any meds until I go to the 2nd RE consult next week to see what they have to say.

How was your weekend? Our weekend was good...we had lots of quality family time. I'm glad to be back to our normal routine though.

Anything new to share? nope not really

What was your best moment with your LO(s) this week? She's just so sassy lately...she has a ton of great one liners and she cracks me up.

GTKY: What's your favorite season? Late spring to early summer.


Accountability Question (option, for those who want to participate...I can make a new thread if everyone would rather):
What is your goal and what are you doing to stay on track this week? Drink more water and drink less wine

[birch113]

cbowl that's great that your GP was so supportive. Talking to the right person can be so cathartic. LOL at "drink more water and drink less wine" because I should have put the same!

[chknma]

Glad you had a good visit cbowl
Haha..way too much holiday wine here too... :-)

[chknma]

Thanks to the ladies that gave me a heads up about the RPL

19 vials after fasting for 12 hours
Eek! Glad I had a snack waiting in the car!!

Now to stalk my labs online...as if I can interpret them :-)

Nervous they easily could have missed one of them so I took a pic of the orders to compare..hoping they we're on it!

[chknma]

Thanks unringthebell
That helps. My MW said it comes
Back pretty quickly but it two weeks might seem quick to them because it's not their body ;-)

[birch113]

Jan 5, 2016 10:01:19 GMT -5 chknma said:

Thanks unringthebell
That helps. My MW said it comes
Back pretty quickly but it two weeks might seem quick to them because it's not their body ;-)

Ours took a week and a half. Not sure if Christmas falling during that time impacted it or not. I stalked my labs online like nobody's business!