~PgAL/PAIF Check In 06/13~

[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's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer?

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

[requiressnacks]

littlelion, thanks for the check-in!

How far along are you? 15 weeks

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically, feeling pretty good. Aside from insane allergies. It's amazing how "not pregnant" I feel. Emotionally, I am OK. It's been a few weeks since I saw the babies, but I'm usually able to find at least 1 HB on the Doppler.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Nada - June 20 is my next one.

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? This year is hard, normally I would be drinking all the mudslides as an indulgence! Maybe I'll learn how to make a chocolate/coffee smoothie that is similar.

[legalbeagle]

littlelion, thank you so much as always.

How far along are you? 12 weeks 3 days

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically I agree with requiressnacks -- feeling pretty good. My stomach is definitely hardening and so much bloat by the end of the day, but otherwise awesome. Emotionally so much better after a great appointment today. Really going to just be happy during this pregnancy. It is hard though because my best friend who is doing IVF just had her second chemical pregnancy. I just feel so awful for her and want to hold her and comfort her. She has been amazingly supportive during my pregnancy and I'm very lucky to have her in my life. I just want to take away her pain.

Any appointments or milestones this week? NT today and everything was awesome. Next one is the 28th. I think we're going to tell DS today about the baby. So freaking excited! And parents this weekend.

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? Okay so not a drink but my favorite summertime treat is a cone from one of those trucks dipped in Magic Shell. DH bought me some "ice cream" last night that apparently only has 240 calories a pint -- has anyone else tried it? I'd prefer regular ice cream, but it was actually pretty good. Its called Halo Top. Maybe I'll use the vanilla to make Coke floats?

[Winnifred]

How far along are you? 14 + 1 - WHAT?!?!

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Doing good! I'm starting to get a little nervous about our ultrasound next month, I guess I just can't take any moment of calmness/excitement for granted these days.

Any appointments or milestones this week? OB appt on Thursday and I plan to announce to more coworkers this week. I was super proud of myself for telling my boss & 3 others last week. Looking forward to getting our FB post out there this weekend as well. Also, it's not really my milestone but one of my friends has been going through IVF over the last couple of years and her 1st u/s is tomorrow morning! I'm hoping soooo badly that this is it for her, I'm on pins and needles over here!

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? I've been seriously enjoying lemonade so far this summer, although I'd typically say my favorite summertime drink "treat" would be seasonal/local brews.

[requiressnacks]

legalbeagle, I'm so glad you finally get to tell people! It was so fun for me and MH!
Winnifred, I'm so torn about doing a FB announcement! Maybe after our anatomy scan. Although anyone who sees me in real life already knows what's up. haha.

[Winnifred]

legalbeagle , congrats on your awesome scan!! So excited for you! And I definitely feel you on the difficulty in supporting those who are still going through IF treatments. It's such a hard place to be because I often want to share my milestones since we've shared everything over the last couple of years, but you just can't do that. Hopefully you can find a way to comfort her that feels good for both of you. Maybe send a card or flowers?

requiressnacks, I totally get you! I have felt pretty good about our plan since I'll be 15 weeks, and it shocks me to see announcements any earlier although I know that's totally normal! We've been fairly open on FB about our struggles so I'm excited to share the news with everyone. Hopefully you can settle on a date that you're comfortable with!

[legalbeagle]

Winnifred good suggestion, thank you! I sent her flowers after the first one and was wondering what to do now. We've been texting constantly but I think sending a card is a good idea.

[lastnamewithheld]

requiressnacks, ooh, mudslides, good choice. It's been SOOO long since I've had one of those. Mmmm.
legalbeagle, I'm so sorry for your friend. I hope your DS is excited to be a big brother!
Winnifred, ahh, good luck to your friend!

[littlelion]

How far along are you? 13w+4d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? I am doing well in both regards.  Feel so good that sometimes I do forget I'm growing a baby in there. 

Any appointments or milestones this week? I missed my OB appt this morning.  I was supposed to get the results for MaterniT21 so that sucked.  I rescheduled for Friday afternoon so I can take half a day off work. 

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer?  I love to treat myself to a Starbucks Frapp usually Caramel but last year I did try the Smores! This summer I saw that McD's has an Horchata Frap, curious to try that one out!

[lastnamewithheld]

How far along are you? 13w2d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? I'm fine. I've been thinking about the panorama and hoping to get results this week (more likely next week) and hoping that they are good. I'm not necessarily worried about it, but it's definitely something that's on my mind.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Not this week.

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? Hmmm, good question. I'm kinda boring and usually just have some diet icy tea or diet cola of some sort since I can't have beer this summer. (POUT)

[Sunny75]

How far along are you? 11w 5d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically, doing great! Still a little tired and hungry all the time but both of those are very manageable. I’m also doing a lot better emotionally after my OB visit last week. My ultrasound went well, we saw the baby moving and the heartbeat was 168. My doctor seemed a lot more optimistic about my diagnosis than the last time I talked to her. She says she sees a lot of people with uterine abnormalities carry to term or almost to term so that was nice to hear.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Nope nothing until July 7th.

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? I usually love mojitos and margaritas in the summer. I think this summer I may experiment and try some virgin cocktails. Fresh lemonade is probably my favorite summertime drink.

[mrswillie]

How far along are you? 15w2d

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Try to wean off the Diclegis my OB said. You're 14 weeks now he said. That's great, but 14 - 15 weeks turned out to be my worst week nausea-wise so far. Ugh! I know baby is fine.. my belly is getting bigger and I'm not sure how much longer I can hide it at work, but I hate having to wait so long between appointments.

Any appointments or milestones this week? Next appointment isn't until July 1st.


I did end up getting a doppler. Weeeee! DS1 thought it was so much fun and he was so excited about it.

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? Well, that was sangria. Now, I guess for a "treat" a frappe sounds tasty.

[WineNChocolate]

How far along re you? 12w 1d

Emotionally and physically? I am doing pretty good! I am.getting a Lil jittery with the up coming US appt next monday and tuesday. Less symptoms makes me worry that squish won't be growing. But my boobs are super sore. So I tell myself I am just crazy. But it doesn't work the closer I get.

Appt or milestones: next week us with my obgyn just for check up on monday and my NT scan on tuesday. So I get to see squish twice.

Summertime treat? Umm a nice Moscow mule some cheese and grapes...but thar won't be happening. Lol try something new? We are going to a bunch of festivals which I think will be so much fun. Strawberry festival this weekend.

[mommytoava]

How far along are you? 15 weeks

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? Physically okay, just dealing with the nausea. Emotionally happy about the baby, sad that my daughter is not here to experience becoming a big sister.

Any appointments or milestones this week? No appointments until July.

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? Normally I'd have a glass of white wine, usually sauvigon blance. I'm sticking with virgin margartias this summer or strawberry lemonade.

[requiressnacks]

littlelion, horchata frap sounds interesting!
lastnamewithheld, I'm pouting without beer too. It's hard, especially being in 2nd tri now and feeling good.
Sunny75, I'm so glad your OB made you feel better about your diagnosis! And seeing baby always helps.
mrswillie, good luck weaning off it. Hope it isn't too bad!
WineNChocolate, can't wait to hear how your NT scan goes!
mommytoava, I've had a few virgin margaritas thus far. They aren't bad!

[tbonequeen13]

Hi ladies! I'm new here, hope you don't mind if I jump in.

What is your loss and/or IF history? BFP 1- Dec 2011, MC @ 5 weeks, BFP 2- DD born Dec 12, BFP 3- May 2014, MC @ 5 weeks, BFP 4- March 2015, partial molar not discovered until 11.5 weeks (we saw a heartbeat at 7 weeks and thought it was all ok), and this one makes BFP #5


What is your EDD? Dec 18 or 19 (ob says 18, high risk says 19)
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How far along are you? 13 weeks!

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? I feel ok physically. Emotionally, I still feel like I'm walking on egg shells. We decided we'd go public once we hit 2nd trimester, but now I feel like doing so might jinx something (I know it wont, but that's PGAL brain for ya)

Any appointments or milestones this week? Nope

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? Being Type II, I'm limited on what I can drink, but I like making sparkling lemonade using my soda stream and crystal light.

[requiressnacks]

tbonequeen13, welcome! I'm a crystal light addict.

[requiressnacks]

crimpgirl, I assume your scan went well?!

[emilie]

How far along are you? 12w2d. Crazy.

How are you doing physically? Emotionally? I feel good! A little tired but feeling better than I did last month!

Any appointments or milestones this week? Nothing until next week!

QOTW: What's your favorite summertime drink treat? Anything new you want to try this summer? I'm boring. I don't really like sugary things so I mostly drink seltzer. I love flavored seltzer like La Croix!