PGAL Check In 7/29

[mosdub]

It's been over a week since we had one of these.  Are you guys cool with a weekly PGAL check-in?  Is that too frequent?  I kind of like check-ins and hate digging through and resurrecting one each time.



How far along are you?  

Any upcoming appointments or tests? 

How are you feeling emotionally? 

How are you feeling physically? 

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean? 

[caer]

I would love a weekly check-in mosdub! Thanks for posting!

[madameovary]

Hey mosdub , how are you feeling? Thanks for starting this thread.


How far along are you? 5w6d

Any upcoming appointments or tests? First ultrasound on 8/4 at 6w5d, so there should definitely be a heartbeat.

How are you feeling emotionally? I'm feeling okay, I think. Also? Freaking the F out about Zika. I'm not in Florida, but we have tons of those mosquitos where I live and it's warm enough that they'll be around year round. I ordered some maternity hoodies and a denim jacket from oldnavy.com today, even though we haven't seen the heartbeat yet. :/  It's free returns....

How are you feeling physically? Each pregnancy gets worse with the symptoms. I'm up to 4 (hopefully take home baby #2)

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean? My pool.

[caer]

How far along are you? 5 weeks today

Any upcoming appointments or tests? Ultrasound next Thursday

How are you feeling emotionally? I'm still really anxious. I'm just constantly analyzing my symptoms and preparing myself for bad news. This PGAL stuff is hard.

How are you feeling physically? I'm more tired than usual and have some moments of nausea but overall I feel ok. I know morning sickness sucks (I had it so, so bad with DS) but I almost wish I had it again for reassurance.

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean?
The ocean if it's someplace clear, like the Caribbean. Otherwise, give me the pool!

[caer]

I'm sorry for the anxiety about zika madameovary. It makes me nervous too, even though we're pretty far north. Sending you good thoughts for your scan next week!

[mosdub]

caer thank you, I was beginning to think maybe we didn't need this check in!

madameovary Zika is scary. I'm thankful I live far enough north that I don't think it will be an issue, but it's definitely something I worry about for others/the world. Have there been confirmed cases in the U.S. originating from mosquitoes in the U.S.?


How far along are you? 5w1d

Any upcoming appointments or tests? I had 2 hCG tests this past week, 900 to 2300 in 48 hours so that's good! I have an U/S on Tuesday. My doctor warned that there likely won't be a heartbeat yet but we can at least make sure the little nugget is where it's supposed to be.

How are you feeling emotionally? I'm actually doing okay! I think I know there's nothing I can do other than take care of myself, and I'm just trying to be optimistic. I still compulsively check the TP every time I wipe, and I'm going to be very anxious for further testing. I think emotions are going to just sneak up on me throughout this.

How are you feeling physically? Still relatively normal. Fatigue and bloat are in full force, but my appetite is fine (in fact I've been ravenous).

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean? A clean and clear fresh water lake.

[madameovary]

Jul 29, 2016 13:09:00 GMT -5 mosdub said:

caer thank you, I was beginning to think maybe we didn't need this check in!

madameovary Zika is scary. I'm thankful I live far enough north that I don't think it will be an issue, but it's definitely something I worry about for others/the world. Have there been confirmed cases in the U.S. originating from mosquitoes in the U.S.?

Yes, local transmission has been confirmed in Florida.  :/   And all those people traveling to Rio for the Olympics, yikes.

[mosdub]

caer I know what you mean about morning sickness. I know I shouldn't complain about not having it, but the symptoms are reassuring.

[caer]

I'm glad you're doing ok mosdub! And omg, I feel you on the hunger. I want to eat all the things (and am currently contemplating a second lunch!). Sending you so many good thoughts for your ultrasound next week.

[mosdub]

Jul 29, 2016 13:12:54 GMT -5 madameovary said:

Jul 29, 2016 13:09:00 GMT -5 mosdub said:

caer thank you, I was beginning to think maybe we didn't need this check in!

madameovary Zika is scary. I'm thankful I live far enough north that I don't think it will be an issue, but it's definitely something I worry about for others/the world. Have there been confirmed cases in the U.S. originating from mosquitoes in the U.S.?

Yes, local transmission has been confirmed in Florida.  :/   And all those people traveling to Rio for the Olympics, yikes.

 I feel for pregnant women in FL and bordering states.  The anxiety is legitimate.  It's frustrating not knowing all the details too.  

[glb30]

Thanks for starting the thread mosdub

5w6d

I have more bloodwork and my second ultrasound on 8/3. I'm hoping for a strong heartbeat.

I'm doing pretty good. Our ultrasound at 5d5w showed a baby measuring a day ahead, with a heart rate of 85. I'm a little nervous about the heart rate bc it's a little low. I'm really hoping its up and strong next week, so maybe I can chill a little bit. My blood work is great. I've had 5 betas, still doubling. My progesteone is 50. I'm also freaking out about Zika. I didn't really expect it to arrive in the IS via mosquitos.....

Physically, I'm pretty good. Sore boobs, nausea/vomiting, but it's usually just in the morning and on/off- some days I fine. I'm also really tired. I never had these symptoms before, so I'm happy about them. It could just be the progesteone though.

The ocean!!! I also love pools though.

[caer]

(((hugs))) for the anxiety over the ultrasound glb30. I'm hoping you have a perfect ultrasound next week with a nice, strong heartbeat.

[heytheredelilah]

Hugs glb30.

How far along are you? 8+5

Any upcoming appointments or tests? I have had an embarrassing number of ultrasounds already. So far so good, except for an SCH.

How are you feeling emotionally? I was doing better this week, but have had a rough day. My morning sickness subsided and that doesn't help.

How are you feeling physically? Good. Just a little bloat. I was pretty sick this week, but not today.

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean? Pool. I might be a germaphobe.

[heytheredelilah]

madameovary, I freak out about the Zika Virus too, and it would literally take a miracle for it to get to me before winter, since it's cold here 9-10 months a year. I asked my dr about travel and he thought Florida was fine, even with the confirmed cases. We were thinking about going in Sept, but now that Zika was confirmed I don't think we will.

[caer]

I'm sorry for the rough day heytheredelilah. (((Hugs)))

[sarahh]

How far along are you? 6w3d

Upcoming appointments or tests? I had my blood drawn again today and will get the results on Monday. Hopefully hcg continues to double as it should! First ultrasound is August 9

How are you feeling emotionally? Okay - I don't have a ton of symptoms - constipation and exhaustion mostly so that's messing with my mind

Physically? My back is killing me. It was better when I was out of town for work but now that I'm home and lifting up Dylan constantly it hurts again

Pool lake or ocean? Definitely pool. Fish in lakes freak me out and I don't want to get bit by a shark or stung by a jellyfish in the ocean!

[ladytiffany24]

How far along are you? 5w1d

Any upcoming appointments or tests? Appt on Monday but will probably just be to confirm pregnancy and to give me all the info for my prenatal care.

How are you feeling emotionally? Better than last week but still feeling scared. I could see an actual profession on all my wondfos and yesterday and today the test line was significantly darker than control line. That made me feel a little better. I'm still super paranoid though, especially when I use the bathroom! At least I think I'm finally done peeing on things for a while. I may pee on my last CB digital weeks estimator later next week or the week after to see if he weeks progressed.

How are you feeling physically? Not terrible. Really tired, super moody, back is hurting and an overall blah feeling. I can't stand the heat even more so now than ever before.

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean?
To swim, pool all day! To look at, give me the ocean. To ride a boat and day drink, a lake.

[ladytiffany24]

How could I forget to add bloating to my post!! The bloat is so real!

[kinipela7]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

Any upcoming appointments or tests? August 9th ultrasound - I cannot wait!

How are you feeling emotionally? I have good days and not go good days

How are you feeling physically? As long as I eat something every few hours I feel ok, but if I don't then my blood pressure drops and I feel gross. I was in PT the other day and they take your blood pressure and it was 98. Mine is usually low but not that low!

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean? Pool for sure!

[callmeKD]

8w/6d
Next appt is with the nurse for an intake the first week of August. I'm debating whether I should ask my OB for a u/s again soon. I'm so nervous/anxious.
Emotionally: I'm anxious.
Physically: we've been on vacation which has been a good distraction. But I've been dizzy (when we haven't been in AC) and pretty tired. Lots of stretching going on. Nausea seems to be in control (which of course freaks me out that something is wrong)
Pool. But my parents are on a lake and we just spent a week at the ocean. I really like to be able to see the bottom of the water...

[caer]

I'm sorry about your back sarahh. Hope it feels better soon.Sending you good thoughts for a great beta result!

I used my last CB estimator a few days ago ladytiffany24. I also can't stop peeing on things! I'm glad your lines are darker.

That's some serious low BP kinipela7! I hope the days between now and August 9th pass quickly.

(((Hugs))) for the anxiety callmeKD.

[mbjune13]

6w/1d
Next appointment is Aug 15 with my RE and another ultrasound
Emotionally: I'm nervous and hopeful. We got an ultrasound yesterday and the RE thinks the heart just started beating. It was 98 bpm. I'm anxiously waiting for my next ultrasound to hear the heartbeat, it was too little this time.
Physically: nauseous sometimes, bloat and sore boobs
Lake or ocean

[callmeKD]

. I'm totally cool with you hanging out in here

[madameovary]

Jul 29, 2016 21:56:32 GMT -5 callmeKD said:

. I'm totally cool with you hanging out in here

+1, of course

[amacbaby]

I am fine with that too .!

madameovary, Zika is really scary! I keep going out in pants and long sleeves and my wife thinks I am nuts because it's 100deg out but I am worried too.

How far along are you? 6w

Any upcoming appointments or tests? ultrasound at 6w5d

How are you feeling emotionally? This last week was a huge rollercoaster. About 5 days ago all my early symptoms disappeared with freaked me the F out, but now they are back so
right now I am feeling hopeful. I had my first real feelings of morning sickness today. Not a lot or for a long time, but it made me feel a little better.

How are you feeling physically? My back is not feeling good, and I have some definite pelvic "feelings." sometimes it's pulling, poking, cramping or just uncomfortable. More exhaustion hit today too.

GTKY: Would you rather swim in a pool, a lake or the ocean? Pool most of the time because I probably won't get a strange parasite. I do love the ocean but stretches of ocean I go to are usually very cold.

[caer]

. - For me, the anxiety from being PGAL and PAIF is very similar. I noticed a lot of boards combine those check-ins. I say jump in!

Yay for seeing a heartbeat mbjune13! I hope the time passes quickly until your next ultrasound.

I'm sorry this week was tough amacbaby. Sending you good thoughts for your upcoming ultrasound.

[mosdub]

. definitely. We could even change this check-in to include IF or anyone experiencing heightened anxiety. Any thoughts on what to call it ladies?

[caer]

Jul 30, 2016 8:14:50 GMT -5 mosdub said:

. definitely. We could even change this check-in to include IF or anyone experiencing heightened anxiety. Any thoughts on what to call it ladies?

I mentioned this above but I've noticed other months have a combined PGAL/PAIF check-in. I'm both so obviously that's ok with me. But I'm also open to other ideas.

[caer]

I'm glad you're doing ok Fearsy!

[caer]

I agree with you Fearsy. I've had three pregnancies - two before loss/IF fucked up my life and now one after. And they are very different. I had anxiety with DS and my pregnancy earlier this year but the fears are just so much sharper now.

If there is a need, I think a mental health check-in or something like that would be an option for those not in the loss/IF community. But I agree that I would like this check-in to be separate.