I had a bleeding scare on Thursday (light pink and watery) . I had an emergency scan and tons of bloodwork but they couldn't find the cause (did not have sex recently, nothing that could have irritated the cervix). Baby is happy and gave the thumbs up. Every bit of calm and relaxation I had is gone, I feel robbed of the "normal" pregnancy experience. Guess I'm going back to the mantras.
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
Hugs ihatepizza. I am so sorry for the scare and glad that the scan shows everything is good. I hope that the mantras help you get back to being able to enjoy this pregnancy soon!
Post by teachermomtobe on Dec 11, 2016 11:05:25 GMT -5
ihatepizza, so sorry for the scare but glad baby looked good. Keep saying those mantras!
I thought I was starting to get a bump this week but now it's gone and my nausea has definitely eased and I'm actually hungry which of course has my brain spiraling. I remind myself at 13+ weeks its normal to get my appetite back. I also googled and being a very thin first time mom I shouldn't expect a bump necessarily for awhile. I guess my bloat finally went away is all. *sigh* I just want a bump to know baby is getting bigger!
I have been dealing with the irrational fear of appointments and ultrasounds. I keep thinking, with no reason to think it at all, that we will go in and it will be bad news. H wants to do another elective US because we don't get another scheduled one until 20 weeks, but I keep putting it off and making excuses. I have gone from wanting them all day every day to avoiding like the plague and wanting to live in ignorance of anything.
I'm sorry ihatepizza. That's the worst, especially when you can't find a reason for it.
cateyes, I'm right there with you. The appointments and ultrasounds give me serious anxiety.
Things have been going well lately. I had a coworker who wanted to doppler me the other night at work when we were in a slow spot but my anxiety was pretty much instantly like NOPE! to that. They said that as nurses on our floor get later in their pregnancy sometimes they'll go down to L&D for ultrasounds and stuff if it's a slow night. Part of me is like that sounds awesome and the other part is like, noooooot happening.
QOTW: Idk that I can pick just one! I have many loves. Friends, Gilmore Girls, Grey's, Parenthood, Boy Meets World... and there are more. I get very emotionally invested in fictional characters, haha.
Post by teachermomtobe on Dec 11, 2016 17:08:45 GMT -5
I forgot to answer QOTW: I'm a sucker for Teen Mom and the Real Housewives. I don't love Grey's anymore but I can't ever quit a show. I like Bloodline on Netflix and I loved The Office.
I forgot to answer QOTW: I'm a sucker for Teen Mom and the Real Housewives. I don't love Grey's anymore but I can't ever quit a show. I like Bloodline on Netflix and I loved The Office.
I can't do the OG Teen Mom but I love me some Teen Mom 2. And the Kardashians are my guilty pleasure entertainment show.
I forgot to answer QOTW: I'm a sucker for Teen Mom and the Real Housewives. I don't love Grey's anymore but I can't ever quit a show. I like Bloodline on Netflix and I loved The Office.
I am the same way with Grey's. I loved the show for many seasons but now I am like, take it or leave it-but I can't leave it!
How are you doing this week? What's on your mind? I'm pretty good. DD keeps using me as a freaking jungle gym and I'm nervous she is going to body slam the baby. Her being careful/gentle is a work in progress.
QOTW: What's your favorite TV show? I really like Hell's Kitchen, Teen Mom, and 90 Day Fiance.
I really wish my spotting would stop. Its all been brown so that is somewhat comforting but it still makes my heart sink when I see it. I can't help but think something is wrong. OB was not concerned in the least. There was nothing seen on the NT scan that could point to why. I'm thinking this second round of spotting could definitely be from the internal exam OB did at my last appt. But I still don't like it! I'm debating borrowing a doppler from a friend. Just for some peace of mind until I start to consistently feel movement. I'm not sure if it will drive me more crazy or help. Anybody have one??
I really wish my spotting would stop. Its all been brown so that is somewhat comforting but it still makes my heart sink when I see it. I can't help but think something is wrong. OB was not concerned in the least. There was nothing seen on the NT scan that could point to why. I'm thinking this second round of spotting could definitely be from the internal exam OB did at my last appt. But I still don't like it! I'm debating borrowing a doppler from a friend. Just for some peace of mind until I start to consistently feel movement. I'm not sure if it will drive me more crazy or help. Anybody have one??
QOTW: Currently...This Is Us!
We have one and (finally) found the heartbeat on Sunday. I will caution you, if not finding the heartbeat will stress you out more, don't get one. Even though there was some disappointment when we didn't find it before, I always went in with the thought that we will likely not find it and that it does not mean something is wrong.
Post by teachermomtobe on Dec 13, 2016 17:16:41 GMT -5
cheezee, I decided against getting a doppler because even the OB and MW can't find the heartbeat on me yet so I know it would just cause me more anxiety. I prefer to live in the attitude that everything is okay. Also, This is Us is the best!
cheezee, I have a Doppler and I'm happy to have one. Finding the heartbeat was hit or miss until about 12 weeks for me, but since then I usually find it in about 2 seconds. I like to pull out the Doppler every few days and listen for less than 30 seconds just to make sure it's still there It does give me peace of mind.
For me it's all about knowing where to look and how to use it. It may depend on body shape and where your placenta is located, etc., but I'd say at this point I would give it a shot and not stress if you can't find it right away. There are some youtube videos on how to find it.
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