PgAL Check In 1/18

[LadyNymeria]

This is the weekly check-in for September moms who have experienced pregnancy loss before this pregnancy. We are sorry you have to be here, but let's get through the next 9 months together.


Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable):

How far along are you?

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:

Anything else you would like to share?

[LadyNymeria]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): MMC in August 2015

How far along are you? 6+3

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically pretty good, except I'm really tired all the time. Emotionally, also pretty good which I'm enjoying. Worries definitely find their way into my mind once in a while but not as often as I was expecting.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Ultrasound Friday!

Anything else you would like to share? I'm really looking forward to the u/s and I'm really hoping for good news. PLEASE let there be a strong heartbeat and PLEASE let us be able to see it.

[cbowl]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): 3 m/c total. 1 before my LO was born and 2 in the last year at 17 weeks in May and 9 weeks in September.

How far along are you? 4 weeks 4 days

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm feeling fine...just a little bit more hungry. Emotionally I'm pretty anxious. Just the thought of going to an ultrasound and receiving bad news is making me so anxious. Trying to just relax and live in the moment.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Waiting for my second beta # and first appt and u/s on 2/11

Anything else you would like to share? Nope not really

[cbowl]

LadyNymeria sending lots of good vibes out for you and your u/s on Friday!!

[LadyNymeria]

Thank you cbowl! When do you get your beta results?

[singingsea]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): CP Sept. 2015

How far along are you? 7 weeks 1 day.

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Just sore breasts and mild nausea. Since my ultrasound and seeing/hearing the heartbeat I'm starting to feel positive about this pregnancy. I know I'm not out of the woods but I'm just trying to focus on one day at a time.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have another ultrasound on the 28th. I really appreciate my doc keeping close tabs on me.

Anything else you would like to share? Nah.

[lovetruly2015]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): 3CP's and one second tri loss at Conner was born at 21 weeks

How far along are you? 5w2d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, Fine for the most part. Still not to many symptoms was a little queasy yeasterday for a minute. Other then that just very tired. Emotionally I'm doing ok at the moment. Which I'm greatful for.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have my first doctors appointment next Wednesday im not what all she's going to do because lameo me forgot to ask when I set it up but im hoping they draw blood and do an U/S.

Anything else you would like to share? Nope not really.

[cassey910]

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): MMC in July 2015
How far along are you? 7w1d
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically ok. Very tired, nauseous, and indigestion from you know where. Emotionally I have been doing better. I'm a little anxious about the ultrasound tomorrow.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: ultrasound appointment tomorrow morning.
Anything else you would like to share? Nope

[doodler]

You guys! I had my ultrasound today and baby is measuring on target and had a fast fluttery little heartbeat!!!


Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): MMC in September, CP in November

How far along are you? 6w5d

How are you feeling physically? The nausea is here!

Emotionally? Today was quite the rollercoaster. I had a tiny bit of brown spotting before my appointment and did not handle it well. But then we saw that beautiful heartbeat!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I will go back in 4 weeks.

Anything else you would like to share? Nope!

[cassey910]

Yay for a great ultrasound doodler
Sorry about the spotting that is always tough. I had it off and on from weeks 6-10 with DS. I was a nervous reck but seeing the heartbeat always reassured me.

[LadyNymeria]

That's wonderful news doodler!!! Congrats!!!

[cbowl]

Great news doodler !!

[doodler]

Jan 18, 2016 17:55:22 GMT -5 cassey910 said:

Yay for a great ultrasound doodler
Sorry about the spotting that is always tough. I had it off and on from weeks 6-10 with DS. I was a nervous reck but seeing the heartbeat always reassured me.

I'm going to pick your brain because I am freaking out a little. Was it brown spotting? I just had more brown spotting. I'm totally panicked. It was not that much but it was more than yesterday. The doctor at my ultrasound said that it was totally normal but I'm panicking because I had brown spotting after my ultrasound when I had the miscarriage.

[thegiants]

doodler , try to relax if thats at all possible...the only spotting that should raise alarm bells (for the most part) is red. It is so much easier said than done though, I know. Thinking of you!

AFM

Pregnancy Loss Background (if you're comfortable): 2 losses, one at 5w5d in May 2014 one at 6w3d in August 2014, followed by ~16 months of infertility and an unexpected positive the month before starting treatment.

How far along are you? 7w3d today!

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm feeling so awful. So nauseous all the time, exhausted, and puking usually more than once a day. I'm trying all of the tips and tricks and cannot seem to get any sort of handle on it. The nausea is starting to take a toll on me emotionally, too. But my PGAL brain is actually doing surprisingly well. Especially after a great ultrasound at 6w5d and passing my last loss milestone.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Moving to a new city, so I'll have an appointment with my new OB on Februrary 12!

Anything else you would like to share? Just by general disbelief that I'm finally pregnant again. Looking forward to the next loooong months with you brave women!

[Deleted]

Jan 19, 2016 12:36:58 GMT -5 doodler said:

Jan 18, 2016 17:55:22 GMT -5 cassey910 said:

Yay for a great ultrasound doodler
Sorry about the spotting that is always tough. I had it off and on from weeks 6-10 with DS. I was a nervous reck but seeing the heartbeat always reassured me.

I'm going to pick your brain because I am freaking out a little. Was it brown spotting? I just had more brown spotting. I'm totally panicked. It was not that much but it was more than yesterday. The doctor at my ultrasound said that it was totally normal but I'm panicking because I had brown spotting after my ultrasound when I had the miscarriage.

I didn't have brown spotting this early but I did have it at 16wks with my son. I was scared to death but my doctor said brown spotting is good because brown means old blood. Sometimes blood gets caught up and then comes out way later. So gross but it's true! Hope this will help your nerves a little! Sorry you have to deal with the spotting!

[cassey910]

Jan 19, 2016 12:36:58 GMT -5 doodler said:

Jan 18, 2016 17:55:22 GMT -5 cassey910 said:

Yay for a great ultrasound doodler
Sorry about the spotting that is always tough. I had it off and on from weeks 6-10 with DS. I was a nervous reck but seeing the heartbeat always reassured me.

I'm going to pick your brain because I am freaking out a little. Was it brown spotting? I just had more brown spotting. I'm totally panicked. It was not that much but it was more than yesterday. The doctor at my ultrasound said that it was totally normal but I'm panicking because I had brown spotting after my ultrasound when I had the miscarriage.

Yes, it was mostly brown. I had a little red but only once. My Dr said it was normal as well but it doesn't ease your mind that much especially after a loss. I pray it stops soon.

[doodler]

Thanks for chiming in ladies. It has stopped for now. I am just going to keep reminding myself that we saw the baby yesterday and everything was great. Trying my best to stay positive over here!

[sciblu]

Pregnancy Loss Background: Nov 2015 at 12 weeks (though Poppy stopped growing at 8wk 2d)

How far along are you? 5 weeksish

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Big. This is my third pregnancy and I am very obviously pregnant... trying to hide it for the next few months is going to be hard! I went to a prayer night last week so I am feeling very hopeful and fearless in the Lord!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: First apt on Monday! Hoping to schedule an ultrasound asap

Anything else you would like to share? My sister and I were both due in May. She is still pregnant which makes it extra tough... but my rainbow will be here soon enough!

[LadyNymeria]

Welcome sciblu. I hope this is your rainbow!

[cassey910]

Congrats and welcome sciblu! Hoping this is your rainbow!

[cavewmn]

*lurking*

Hoping you don't mind me posting here but I wasn't sure where to give LadyNymeria the info. lol
Universal Ride Tweet If you click on the link it shows their riders guide also!

[LadyNymeria]

Jan 21, 2016 12:02:24 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

*lurking*

Hoping you don't mind me posting here but I wasn't sure where to give LadyNymeria the info. lol
Universal Ride Tweet If you click on the link it shows their riders guide also!

Thanks, I saw that at the beginning of my research. The tweet says no because their riders guide says no. And basically almost all of the rides at Universal are not recommended for pregnant ladies which I assume is to cover their ass.

Based on what the seats look like on Gringotts, once you have any sort of belly I wouldn't even consider going on it, but the ride itself doesn't look bad and baby is still protected behind my hip bones. I still plan to talk to my dr about what types of rides (if any) would be considered ok (e.g. no fast start/stop, not too fast, not bumpy, etc) and use my judgement/dr recommendations when I get down there. I may send MH on it first alone to really see what it's like.

Thanks for sharing though!!