~PgAL/PAIF Check In 06/06~

[littlelion]

Welcome! This is a weekly check in for those of us who are pregnant after loss and/or infertility. This check in is a safe place to share all things that come with being PgAL and/or PAIF, and to give support to others.

If there is anything in your history that is inaccurate or you would like edited, please tag or PM me. I also ordered the tags by EDD, if your due date changes, just let me know!

***Loss warnings are not necessary here.***

PAIF Mantras
www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/57254/welcome-paif-read-before-posting

PgAL Mantras
www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/1034/pgal-mantras

~~~If You’re Just Joining in This Week~~~

What is your loss and/or IF history?

What is your EDD?
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How far along are you?

How are you doing physically? Emotionally?

Any appointments or milestones this week?

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend?

mrswillie PgAL / PAIF: 2 M/C, Clomid + TI, DS1 born/2 IUI's = 1 M/C and 1 ectopic, IVF#1 = freeze all, FET#1 = DS2 born/FET#2 / EDD: 12/3/16
trufflefries PgAL / PAIF: TTC for 2 years / Dx: PCOS / Tx: Metformin / Healthy pregnancy, DD born 11/13 / MMC 10/15 @10w5d / EDD: 12/4/16
requiressnacks PgAL / PAIF: TTC since October 2014 / Dx: Unexplained IF / IUI ended in MMC @ 8 weeks / 3rd IUI EDD: 12/5/16
babycowbell PAIF: First BFP on cycle 33 with IVF w/ ICSI / Dx: Unexplained IF, now assumed egg quality issues / EDD: 12/5/16
Becca PAIF: TTC since June 2014 / Dx: Unexplained IF / IUI #3 / EDD 12/6/16
mommytoava PgAL: Daughter passed away suddenly about 20 months ago in her sleep at age 3 ½ / EDD 12/6/16
Winnifred PgAL/PAIF: 2 previous IVF transfers ended in m/c (one blighted ovum in February and one c/p in September of last year). EDD 12-11-16
hmr11913 PgAL: MMC @ 10 weeks / Dx Low Progesterone / Rainbow born 6/15 / EDD 12/13/16
littlelion PgAL: MC #1 @ 9wks 12/12 / #2 @ 6wks 12/13 / #3 @ 9wks 3/14 / #4 @ 9wks 9/15 / #5 ectopic @6wks 11/15 / Rainbow baby #1 12/1/14 / EDD: 12/15/16
lastnamewithheld PAIF: TTC since 2012 / H has MFI and I have PCOS / IVF EDD: 12/17/16
graychloham PgAL: TTC since August 2014 / MC @ 12 weeks in 2015 / EDD 12/17/16
legalbeagle PgAL: MMC @ 8 weeks in December / One DS who is 3.5 / EDD: 12/23/16
crimpgirl PgAL: MMC @ 8 weeks in September 2014 / CP February 2016 / EDD 12/23/16
WineNChocolate PgAL: MC Feb 2014 / Feb 2016 / EDD: 12/25/16
sdgal PAIF: TTC since November 2014 / Dx: Unexplained IF / Clomid + IUI # 3 / EDD 12/25/16
@cahistoryteacher PgAL / PAIF: TTC for 2+ years / 6 IUIs / MC @ 7 weeks / EDD: 12/25/16
W PAIF: TTC for 31 months / Dx: Unexplained IF / EDD: 12/26/16
emilie PAIF: NTNP since March 2014 / TTC since June 2014 / Tx: polyp removals and 4 IUIs / EDD: 12/26
Sunny75 PAIF: TTC for 15 months / Dx: Unicornuate Uterus / Two failed IUIs / Hysteroscopy to remove a cyst / BFP on first natural cycle after that! / EDD: 12/28/16

[littlelion]

How far along are you? 12w+4d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically ok. My stomach is having issues but it's better than constipation. Emotionally feeling positive more times than not. I've started using baby dolls we have in the house to show DS what a baby is and how mommy has one in her belly. So he can stop trying to jump on me like I'm a horse. 

Any appointments or milestones this week?  No appts this week! First week since I got pregnant with no blood draws or ultrasound. I hope to stay calm and just wait for my 1st OB appt a week from today.  

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? I did a lot of nothing this weekend. But Saturday night I dragged me and DS to a family party and enjoyed it.  The weather was nice, good food, and DS enjoyed the bouncy house for the first time. 

[Deleted]

How far along are you? 11w4d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Emotionally I am so much better after getting to see the baby on thursday. We even saw it wiggling around and kicking its legs. Physically better too, I think with work being done for the year, getting to sleep like a normal person and last week's appointment being done a lot of stuff is going to subside. Still a little bit of evening nausea, but no vomiting.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Just getting bloodwork(no gender blood work, boo) which includes a gestational diabetes test, yuck. Our appointment last week bumped us like 3 days in terms of how far along I am so I'm just happy I'm near the end of the 1st tri.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? We got some housework done. I may or may not have cleaned the bathrooms in 6 weeks so that had to be conquered. Also, I got dh a copy of "The Expectant Father" and he actually started reading it. He got to the list of things to do to show you care- there was a lot on that list that I told him I'd have to punch him if he tried any of it.

[requiressnacks]

littlelion, I hope your appointment-free week goes fast for you!
@cahistoryteacher, that's so great that your H actually reads. I got mine a good and he laughed at me. Thanks dude.

How far along are you? 14 weeks today - I think officially 2nd Trimester!!!

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? I don't want to jinx it, but I am feeling great - both physically and emotionally. Aside from fatigue, which is manageable, I have a good appetite and feel pretty good during the day. Also, I'm able to find at least 1 HB on the Doppler all weekend, so that was comforting.

Any appointments or milestones this week? None until 6/20.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? DH and I had a much needed date night on Saturday. It consisted of my favorite Thai place and then to Dairy Queen for cones. Very exciting stuff. LOL

[littlelion]

@cahistoryteacher, I want to know what's punch-able! punch-worthy?

[trufflefries]

How far along are you? 14w1d... Yay 2nd tri!!

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm ok. Sleep is beginning to go downhill which affects my mood. I had a migraine Sat morning and I'm pretty sure it was from lack of sleep. Better get used to it I guess. It just takes forever for me to fall asleep even when I'm tired, then I get woken up by having to pee or my damn cats howling at me to feed them. Go away!!

Any appointments or milestones? Yes, I have one tomorrow morning! Excited to hear the heartbeat again and schedule my anatomy scan. I also felt a flutter last night.

Best part of my weekend was hanging out with DH and DD on Sunday. We went to a diner for lunch and I had chicken tenders and fried okra that was amazing. Then we went to Target and picked up bagels from Panera on our way home. Yummy day.

[legalbeagle]

Thanks as always littlelion.

How far along are you? 11 weeks 3 days

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically - great! Feeling so much less tired and nauseated. Bring on second tri! Emotionally - trying to stay upbeat and positive. I don't know why (and I've already complained about this) but I'm really thrown by the fact that my US last week was so quick with no measurements and we didn't see bebe moving and it looks so different from DS's and ones online. Trying to remember that what is important is that we saw the heartbeat.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Maybe getting Materniti21 results this week? My blood draw was last Tues so I am hoping by Thurs or Fri. I also think that might help with my nervousness. NT scan one week from today.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? Weekend was a bit crap with a lot of work stuff, but the best part was a baby shower on Sat. It was a Jack-n-Jill and mostly just lots of really good food and hanging out. DS played with the daughter of friends' of ours and he can be really shy/awkward but they ended up getting along really well. Nothing makes me happier than to see my kid happy.

[Becca]

Thank you for check in littlelion,

How far along are you? 13w6d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Everyday my symptoms are starting to disappear a little more- thank goodness!

Any appointments or milestones this week? No more appointments for a few weeks.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? The Greek church in town how their big festival this weekend. We went for dinner on Saturday night and it was so yummy. I also got to see a bunch of my students performing in the traditional dancing which is always fun.

[emilie]

littlelion enjoy your week of freedom!
@cahistoryteacher I've heard that book is good. And haha, what is on that list?
requiressnacks congrats on 2nd Tri! also, I seriously miss DQ.
trufflefries sorry about the migraine, but congrats on 2nd tri! Okra is sooooo good.
legalbeagle I'm sure everything is OK. 2D ultrasounds can look totally weird depending on what position the baby is in. Your NT scan will hopefully put your mind at ease. and I'm in the same boat waiting for my test results!
Becca so glad you are feeling better!

How far along are you? 11w

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Doing pretty good on both fronts, just kind of nervous about the NT scan and getting my Verifi results back. I can't imagine going through 2 years of IF and treatments to get to this point and have something be wrong.

Any appointments or milestones this week? NT scan on Friday, and Verifi results will come back this week or next.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? I posted about it on the Monday thread, but cleaning out my closet! I put away all the clothes that are starting not to fit and only kept things that accommodate/hide the blump. I also got rid of a ton of stuff.

[sdgal]

Thanks for the check-in littlelion

@cahistoryteacher , good luck with the glucose test. Proud that your DH is reading his book. My DH asked for a book, but he hasn't cracked it yet.
requiressnacks , congrats on 2nd trimester!!
trufflefries , My alarm clocks are also my bladder and my cat wanting to eat!
legalbeagle , hopefully getting your MaterniT results will help ease your mind about your fast ultrasound.
Becca , sounds like a fun weekend!
emilie , good luck with your scan on Friday.

How far along are you? 11 weeks or 11 weeks 1 day depending on RE or OB EDD

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Really pretty good physically. Although now I'm worrying that we have jinxed things by telling people before we get our chromosomal testing results back.

Any appointments or milestones this week? No appointments, just waiting for my Counsyl results. Next appt 6/20 like requiressnacks

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? Helping host my good friends baby shower!! I know she suffered a couple prior losses and even had a disappearing twin with this pregnancy, so I'm so happy for her.

[Sunny75]

littlelion, I hope this week with no appointments goes by fast for you.
@cahistoryteacher,Yay for seeing the baby last week! I hope your bloodwork looks good this week.
requiressnacks, Congrats on making it to the second trimester!
trufflefries,I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow
legalbeagle, I think I'm probably going to be feeling the same way as you after my ultrasound with my OB this week. My RE took his time and carefully measured and explained everything to me. My sister sees the same OB as me and she said her ultrasound was so quick, she heard the heartbeat and that was it. So I'm already preparing myself for that.
Becca, I'm glad you've been feeling better!
emilie, Good luck with your NT scan!


How far along are you? 10w 5d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Well I was doing ok emotionally but these last two days all my pregnancy symptoms have disappeared and it kind of has me scared. I know symptoms come and go, but this is the least pregnant I have felt since I got pregnant so it’s just kind of making me feel a lot less confident. I’m just trying to make it to my appointment on Wednesday and hopefully get some reassurance!

Any appointments or milestones this week? First appointment with OB on Wednesday.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? We told my parents on Friday that I’m pregnant and it was great. My mom started crying because she was so surprised and excited lol. Sunday was really fun too. H and I just relaxed all day, worked on our pool, grilled dinner, and had a fire at night so we could make smores, which I have been craving like crazy!

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Here are some of the punch-worthy ones from the list(and this is really in our relationship what I would find annoying, others might find them cute:
-Do the laundry. Nope, dh is banned from doing laundry after the great dress shrinking incident of '12. His mom did not teach him how to fold right either.
- Apologize for something, even if you did nothing wrong. Um, what?
- Plan a baby naming ceremony. Is that like the beginning of the Lion King, because that's what we both visualized.
- Let her win the next argument. I'm sorry, let me?
- Do a little sexting. Oh, heck no.

Overall the list was good, cook dinner, get flowers, rub back and feet, but some were just like, "make sure not to upset the little lady."

[emilie]

Jun 6, 2016 16:51:16 GMT -5 @cahistoryteacher said:

Here are some of the punch-worthy ones from the list(and this is really in our relationship what I would find annoying, others might find them cute:
-Do the laundry. Nope, dh is banned from doing laundry after the great dress shrinking incident of '12. His mom did not teach him how to fold right either.
- Apologize for something, even if you did nothing wrong. Um, what?
- Plan a baby naming ceremony. Is that like the beginning of the Lion King, because that's what we both visualized.
- Let her win the next argument. I'm sorry, let me?
- Do a little sexting. Oh, heck no.

Overall the list was good, cook dinner, get flowers, rub back and feet, but some were just like, "make sure not to upset the little lady."

lol

[emilie]

Sunny75 my symptoms started to subside in week 9-10 as well. I think that's pretty normal.

[WineNChocolate]

How far along? 11w 1d

How are you emotionally and physically? I am good...annoyed I can't drink milk totally having a lactose issue. Emotionally I am just hormonal not being around my daughter for 3 weeks. I have been depressed.

Any appointments or milestones this week? None till 20th

QOTW:what was the best part of your weekend? I got to go to the pool.

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WineNChocolate, how much longer is your training?

[WineNChocolate]

@cahistoryteacher I am here for another two weeks but I am going home for the weekend on Friday and then coming back. I was gonna try the whole 4 weeks but I miss her too much.

[Sunny75]

Jun 6, 2016 17:57:24 GMT -5 emilie said:

Sunny75 my symptoms started to subside in week 9-10 as well. I think that's pretty normal.

Ok thanks. I think I had heard that before but it just caught me by surprise when they all disappeared all at once!

[Winnifred]

How far along are you? 13 + 2

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Doing great - enjoying my little bump, working out again and feeling positive about the pregnancy in general.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Nope, next OB appt is next week and I don't have another ultrasound until mid July.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? This weekend was super relaxing and enjoyable so I'll name a few - setting up my new (well, new to me) glider by our front window and relaxing with my coffee in the mornings while my furbabies cuddled up - that was fabulous! I also splurged and bought a few items for baby, including some things at a garage sale our neighbors were having so it was nice to actually meet more of our neighbors since we all seemed to take that opportunity to enjoy some early morning socializing.

@cahistoryteacher, glad to hear your ultrasound went well! I'd be so excited to be moved forward a bit, hopefully that's a great sign about baby's health!

requiressnacks, I feel like I've said it a million times already, but I LOVE my doppler! Nothing brings me more comfort than my little check ins - looking forward to listening in on her tonight! P.S. Thai food and ice cream sounds like a perfect date night to me!

trufflefries, I hope your appointment goes well today!

emilie, legalbeagle and sdgal, fx for great results!!

[lastnamewithheld]

Jun 6, 2016 20:22:00 GMT -5 WineNChocolate said:

@cahistoryteacher I am here for another two weeks but I am going home for the weekend on Friday and then coming back. I was gonna try the whole 4 weeks but I miss her too much.

That's a *really* long time to be away! I hope you get to enjoy every minute of your weekend and the next two weeks go by quickly!

[lastnamewithheld]

How far along are you? 12w3d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? I'm fine. Just slogging along.

Any appointments or milestones this week? NT scan on Thursday! I'm so excited to see the fetus again!

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? I went shopping with my mom! We had a blast!

[trufflefries]

Thank you Winnifred Sunny75! I got an unexpected sneak peek at baby this morning! My Ob told me if she couldn't find the heart beat on the Doppler then she would bring in her portable ultrasound machine. 2 seconds later she finds the heart beat then says oh well I want to see the baby anyway, be right back! Haha. he/she had its arm raised up like it was saying heeeey mama! So fun to get to see him/her. Anatomy scan scheduled for July 7!

[hmr11913]

littlelion – I’m glad that you’re doing okay and generally feeling positive. I hope this next week goes by quickly for you!
@cahistoryteacher – Those ultrasounds are the best. We had one around that timeframe with G and it was so neat to see her doing flips and moving around. I am glad you were able to get the reassurance. They are having you do the GD test already? My OB doesn’t do that until around 25 weeks or so I think.
requiressnacks – 2nd trimester – holy sh*t! I’m glad that you’re feeling so good! I’m also able to find the babys hb now on my Doppler pretty easily – such a great thing to have for reassurance until we can feel those wiggles. Tai and DQ….. what more could you ask for?
trufflefries – I’m glad that your appointment went well – so cool to be able to see them again! So awesome that you felt a little flutter!!!!
legalbeagle – I saw that you’re having a GIRL!!!!!!!! Sooooo exciting!!!!! Congratulations on Team Pink!
@becca – Glad that you’re feeling better!
emilie – I hope that your results all come back quickly & positively! Waiting is so hard.
sdgal – I also hope that your results come back quickly & positively! I bet your friends shower was amazing, hoping her rainbow baby will bring much joy!
Sunny75 – I hope that you get some reassurance tomorrow. I’ve never had many symptoms either, and that’s hard…. Not feeling pregnant is a mind fuck. Glad that you were able to share the news this weekend – FUN!
@winenchocolate – I’m sorry that you’ve been depressed. I hope that things get better for you. I may have missed the post about your daughter, but I hope you get to see her soon. (I see your post now that you’re away in training….. oh man, I can’t imagine being away that long…. HUGS)
Winnifred – Glad that you’re feeling good and into your routine again.
lastnamewithheld – I hope your appointment goes well on Thursday! I bet baby will be moving and grooving at this point!!

How far along are you? 13 weeks today!

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically I’m getting better each day from my sinus infection; it’s still lingering but at least I can smell and taste now and my headaches have gone away. Emotionally I’ve been doing good this last 1-2 weeks… I’ve been able to find baby on Doppler which is so reassuring.

Any appointments or milestones this week? I had my check up today actually! Baby was doing good and I’ve lost 9 lbs since my first pregnancy appointment …. I guess due to having been sick and not much of an appetite. DR wasn’t concerned as I am a little overweight anyway. (At least that’s my opinion, he’d never say that LOL) No appointment again until July 5th.

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? We had G’s first GOLDEN birthday party! It was so much fun and thankfully the rain held out until after her party.

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hmr11913, there are several of us on the board who have had to do one 1st tri, due to our weight/bmi being over a certain number. I think it's bs actually, and my results came back excellent so I feel vindicated. I have found my ob's department over the years to be the least understanding and flexible with weight. All my other docs, RE included, seem to understand that I'm no where near being significantly obese like the bmi says and that my Celiac disease has ruined my metabolism. It wasn't too bad of a test though, like drinking a melted orange popsicle.

[hmr11913]

@cahistoryteacher, I actually had really liked the drink when I took mine last year. Plus it gave baby super wiggles which was neat.

I agree that is BS - I have a friend who is very thin and in shape and she actually had failed the first test but barely passed the 3 hour one. So I'm not sure that weight determines that. But good for you for passing!

[mommytoava]

How far along are you? 14 weeks

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically, starting to feel better but the nausea is still there. Doing okay emotionally right now.

Any appointments or milestones this week? No appointments but have officially hit 2nd Tri!

QOTW: What was the best part of your weekend? Having lunch with my mom

[emilie]

Congrats on 2nd tri mommytoava! Can't wait to join you 2nd tri peeps in a few weeks!