*PgAL/PAIF check in 4/19*

[sophiegrace]

Good morning!


Although we are a smaller group it seems as though we have an unfair amount of us who have not has an easy journey. This weekly thread is to get out your thoughts and release your fears in a safe area. Trigger warnings are not necessary.

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If you are new to this thread and feel comfortable sharing, please include a brief history that the group can reference as we get to know each other.



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How far along are you?



How are you doing physically?

Mentally?



Any appointments this week?



Any questions, comments, or topics you would like to discuss this week?



QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile?



tgrimes1980 - PgAl, MMC 10 wks

peanutmuse – PgAL/PAIF, m/c 1/13, 6/13, 9/15, IUI for DS1, TTC 23 cycles for this pg

sophiegrace - PgAl, loss at 25 wks

legitlizard - PgAL, early loss, Crohn's

robinbird - PgAl, MMC 13 wks

danib - PgAL/PAIF, loss at 5.5 wks

shedreamsincolor – PgAL, loss at 16 wks

kleigh – PgAl/PAIF, CP

goldenlove3 – PgAL/PAIF, TTC 31 cycles, one ectopic, Pg after IVF FET #1

calindi – PAIF, 22 cycles + Follistim IUI #3 for TTC #1, 11 cycles + Follistim TI for TTC #2

hangry – PgAL, loss at 8 wks

artmusiclife – PgAL/PAIF – TTC since S12, early loss N12, 5 IUIs, IFV w/ICSI &PGS, F16 FET resulting in this BFP

@sarahwithanh – PgAL/PAIF - TTC Aug14, MMC 12

opheliainwaders – PgAL – 2 losses both around 12 weeks

vinolove - PgAL, loss at 6 weeks

mommytoava - PgAL, Ava born 12/2010 gained her wings 2014

[mommytoava]

How far along are you?
I had my ultrasound on Friday and they pushed my due date back to December 6, so 7 weeks today. Hope to still hang out here though



How are you doing physically? Physically I am fine, just really tired.

Mentally? I have mixed emotions about having another December baby. I was glad to hear at first this one was due in November. Now I am due exactly a week before what should be Ava's sixth birthday. Part of me thinks it will be nice that they share a birthday month and part of me hopes this baby comes a little early so that I can focus on him or her but also give Ava's birthday the necessary attention.



Any appointments this week? None, my next appointment is early May



Any questions, comments, or topics you would like to discuss this week? I hope I can stick around here, I haven't intro'd on the December board yet. It's hard to keep telling my story.



QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile? Seeing a butterfly nearby, I feel like that's Ava stopping by to say hi

[kleigh]

mommytoava I agree with danib Please feel free to stick around!! My due date is technically Nov 13 but I've been told all along to be prepared to deliver in October. Not the same but I felt similar. I am sorry that you're having some feelings about being pushed back to December.

[ClassyMrsA]

How far along are you? 11w 5d

How are you doing physically? Eh. Still lots of nausea and throwing up at least once a day. Super tired all the time.

Mentally? Not great. Having my NT scan Friday. I'm imagining all the worst outcomes. It doesn't help that I was showing a lot more with L at this point. I try to remember I was also a 15 lbs lighter and 2 sizes smaller. Plus, my stomach never flattened back out all the way. So..I don't know.

Any appointments this week? Yes. Friday nt scan, blood work, and exam.

Any questions, comments, or topics you would like to discuss this week? I've never had a nt scan. No idea what to expect.

QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile?
L dancing around like crazy and hearing her laugh.

[artmusiclife]

mommytoava, please stick around! no need to move. it is so very possible you will deliver in november, and as far as i can tell there is no technicality police on tcf! btw, i ALWAYS think a butterfly is a loved one sending energy from the next place. i think you are definitely right.

sophiegrace, thanks for the check in!

danib, that's awesome you are feeling good. my nausea still comes and goes.. it seems a little better than a couple weeks ago i suppose.

ClassyMrsA, FX your appt friday makes you feel much better. I definitely think a difference in weight could make you not able to see any difference. I think most of the "showing" in first tri is mostly bloat as well.

How far along are you? 10w5d

How are you doing physically? okay. super tired, nausea comes and goes, and this last week some bathroom tummy issues (trying not to TMI). I'm worried the tummy trouble is a result of adding more dairy to my diet. I was eating mostly paleo before the food aversions led me to eat anything i can tolerate. i've been eating plain yogurt and cheese, and it has helped me get enough protein while meat is sounding pretty awful. food is really frustrating for me, and i'm just praying it gets better 2nd tri.

Mentally? i've been a little down this week. having doubts about whether this is really it. my progesterone was too low and the RE put me back on progesterone for a week. i was disappointed my body wasn't doing the job, but i have to wonder if it's because they've given me so much progesterone up until now. maybe my body doesn't realize it needs to take over.

Any appointments this week? april 25th is my first appt with the OB. well, a NP at the OB... kaiser.

QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile? making my students laugh in art class. my dogs greeting me when i come home from work. my dogs bring me a lot of love and happiness and laughter. love them. my husband bringing me dinner in bed (often) is pretty rad too.

[shedreamsincolor]

How far along are you? 9 weeks 6 days


How are you doing physically? OK. Tired and feeling way more bloated this week.

Mentally? Blech. Up and down. I knew this would be hard but it has been more challenging than I anticipated


Any appointments this week? Yup, first official prenatal visit tomorrow


QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile? Oh man, DS pooped on the potty for the first time ever tonight. Talk about small pleasures- I am such a proud mama!

[peanutmuse]

How far along are you? 10 weeks

How are you doing physically? This week has not been my best...

Mentally? Doing better, now that the hard part is over. All I can do is move forward and have hope for the surviving baby.

Any appointments this week? I did have one, but it was a bit unnecessary now, lol.

Any questions, comments, or topics you would like to discuss this week? Not this week.

QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile? Clean sheets!

[peanutmuse]

Apr 21, 2016 6:33:54 GMT -5 danib said:

peanutmuse I can't decide if you are really taking this whole thing in stride, if you are trying to push aside the hard stuff, or if you're still in shock.... Which ever it is, you are one strong lady. And I hope you'll talk to us (or someone else) when you have bad days. (and I hope I wasn't overstepping in saying all that)

danib, this is the real me. I had rough moments when I was really sick this week, certainly. But I have had so much tough stuff in regards to fertility and pregnancy, that if there is a good thing, I choose to only focus on that piece. Also, I think it helps that I knew about the ectopic ahead of time and had really processed it ahead of time.


My husband is having a really hard time because the truth of the matter is, if circumstances had been different in any number of ways, I would not be alive anymore. And that is 100% not an exaggeration. I met with the doctor who actually performed the surgery, and she listed all of the things that fell into place to make it so that I am here right now with a healthy baby, so far. I was out of it when the worst stuff happened, but he witnessed the whole thing. Not the surgery, of course, but me passing out and not being able to be woken back up. I did come around a few times, because I have memories of people slapping my face, haha. It truly feels just like what you see in ER dramas, I will say that.


I can't change what happened, but I am still pregnant. That is where my strength and purpose come from right now.

[artmusiclife]

Apr 20, 2016 11:41:56 GMT -5 tgrimes1980 said:

How far along are you? 10 weeks 2 days


How are you doing physically? My pink eye returned this week. wtf?

Mentally? Not great. I keep having dreams I've miscarried. I haven't been 'feeling pregnant' the past week and I don't go back to the doctor til next week.


Any appointments this week? Nope


QOTW: Let's talk about being thankful for the little things. What's a small pleasure of life that makes you smile? DD makes me laugh all the time. Last night I found the bunny ears from Easter so she put them on & was hopping all over the house. She'd make MH & me join her and when MH sat in the chair & let out a large tired sigh, she copied him. Too funny!

That stinks about the pink eye!  And dreams can be so frustrating.  Hope those go away quick.  You DD sounds fun.