Appointments for 2/27-3/4

[Rama]

Good morning, friends!  Tell us about your appointments this week!


When is your appointment?
How far along are you/will you be?
What kind of appointment is it? (OB, ultrasound, bloodwork, etc)
Any feels? (vents, rants, worries)


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? 
What did you expect? 
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

[Rama]

Okay, now I have a second to fill this out!

When is your appointment? Tomorrow! 2/28
How far along are you/will you be? 6w1d or 6w4d, depending on whether you use O date or LMP
What kind of appointment is it? (OB, ultrasound, bloodwork, etc) First ultrasound, I'm pretty sure they're going to do dating here, too. So EDD might change and that's the one I'll likely stick to.
Any feels? (vents, rants, worries) Just excited about finally seeing what I've got in my ute, but also nervous because I don't want to get bad news. PgAL brain and all that. I'm doing pretty good at being positive, but the anxiety looms just beneath the surface.


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? Good!
What did you expect? We expected to see twins.
What did you learn? I have THREE sacs. Two have heartbeats, the third one we'll have to check on again later.
New feels? Excited and nervous and a little conflicted over the third sac with no heartbeat.
Next appointment/follow up: Next scheduled appt is in four weeks, but I'm going to have a follow up ultrasound between now and then.

[blackmamba]

Feb 27, 2017 12:21:37 GMT -5 Rama said:

Good morning, friends!  Tell us about your appointments this week!


When is your appointment? Thursday morning
How far along are you/will you be? 8+5
What kind of appointment is it? (OB, ultrasound, bloodwork, etc) Ultrasound, OB, bloodwork
Any feels? (vents, rants, worries) Last time I found out about my loss at my 8 week appointment, so I'm nervous. Doing okay because I saw the heartbeat at my appointment a couple weeks ago, but I'm getting into my head a little bit.

Edited because my computer and I are in a fight. 


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? 
What did you expect? 
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

[danvers]

My appt was today. I'm 7w3d along. Just an intake appt with blood work and paperwork updating.


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:
How was it? - I got to meet the new OBGYN and I like him a lot. I love the other OBs at the practice so I was a little worried as I didn't love the one this guy is replacing.

What did you expect? Bloodwork and paperwork.

What did you learn? He's having me come back to check my betas this week which I didn't expect as well as checking my progesterone levels. Not sure if this is normal or not for a pregnancy following a loss.

New feels? Nervous - not new just still always nervous

Next appointment/follow up: betas on Wednesday, Ultrasound 3/7, regular appt 3/27.

[thechickencoop]

When is your appointment? Tomorrow, 2/28 as well!

How far along are you/will you be? 6+1

What kind of appointment is it? First with the OB, actually just with a midwife. The one I saw when I was KU with DS has retired so I'm bummed about that. I mean, there's a few at the practice, so we'll see how they are now.

Any feels? No ultrasound tomorrow, just exam, pap, maybe bloodwork. I'm kind of bummed; it would be nice to see something in there to just ease my mind ::shrug::

[thinkingofthree]

Rama & blackmamba Good luck this week! FX for great news for both of you.

danvers Betas are standard practice at my OB post-loss. Hop you get great numbers.

When is your appointment? Thurs, 3/2
How far along are you/will you be? 6w1d based on O date
What kind of appointment is it? Dating U/S & standard OB appt.
Any feels? I am just praying for a good, strong HB. I know it's on the earlier side, but I'm hoping. Also, love our U/S tech & can't wait to see her!

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it?
What did you expect?
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

[ssm]

Feb 27, 2017 12:21:37 GMT -5 Rama said:

Good morning, friends!  Tell us about your appointments this week!


When is your appointment?
How far along are you/will you be?
What kind of appointment is it? (OB, ultrasound, bloodwork, etc)
Any feels? (vents, rants, worries)


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? 
What did you expect? 
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

Ultrasound today!! 2.28
6.3wks. Based off O. 7.3 based off LMP. So because of clomid, they want a dating ultrasound. But I'm pretty confident my dates are correct
Dating ultrasound. And FX singleton pregnancy.
Feels?? Excited. Slightly anxious about the super slim possibility of multiples. Ready to ease my pgal brain. Ready to announce to family and friends. We have been waiting for this appointment to announce. I wanted a due date, I wanted to be a little further along, I wanted to make sure it is only 1 healthy baby. All that jazz.
(Sorry for wacko layout. But I'm mobile only. So I don't have access or time or energy for all that cute editing shtuff. Lol!)

[thatgirlrachel]

FX for amazing appointments today Rama, ssm, & thechickencoop!

[ssm]

Feb 28, 2017 6:23:35 GMT -5 ssm said:

Feb 27, 2017 12:21:37 GMT -5 Rama said:

Good morning, friends!  Tell us about your appointments this week!


When is your appointment?
How far along are you/will you be?
What kind of appointment is it? (OB, ultrasound, bloodwork, etc)
Any feels? (vents, rants, worries)


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? 
What did you expect? 
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

Ultrasound today!! 2.28
6.3wks. Based off O. 7.3 based off LMP. So because of clomid, they want a dating ultrasound. But I'm pretty confident my dates are correct
Dating ultrasound. And FX singleton pregnancy.
Feels?? Excited. Slightly anxious about the super slim possibility of multiples. Ready to ease my pgal brain. Ready to announce to family and friends. We have been waiting for this appointment to announce. I wanted a due date, I wanted to be a little further along, I wanted to make sure it is only 1 healthy baby. All that jazz.
(Sorry for wacko layout. But I'm mobile only. So I don't have access or time or energy for all that cute editing shtuff. Lol!)

Appointment went well. They double checked to verify a singleton. The tech is just about 100% positive it's a single. But it has happened that a twin was hiding perfectly behind the other. But such a slim possibility.
My dates are just about spot on. They say Oct 23. I said 21/22. So, yay for FAM and charting
Heart rate is 116. Everything looks good. A nice yolk sac and a little itsy bitsy baby.
Next appointment is Friday. My initial nurse visit. The tech felt bad about that. She said they should have asked if she could have squeezed me in Friday. That way we didn't have to make 2 separate trips up there. She would have gladly made room for me.
We started telling people. My family will know late tonight when my mom gets off work. Dh family knows already. We will tell church family tonight.

[thechickencoop]

How was it? Uneventful. PAP, exam, the dipped a pregnancy test too which was still positive, so there's that.

What did you expect? Uneventful, so that's good I guess lol.

What did you learn? That I have to do the one hour glucose test NEXT FUCKING WEEK because my dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple years ago. Wtf.

New feels? Nada.

Next appointment/follow up: GTT and bloodwork next week, ultrasound in two (3/14)!!!

[thechickencoop]

Rama Rama bo Bama, how'd it go?

[Cythe]

Feb 28, 2017 17:47:35 GMT -5 thechickencoop said:

What did you learn? That I have to do the one hour glucose test NEXT FUCKING WEEK because my dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple years ago. Wtf.

[thechickencoop]

Lol Cythe that was my face exactly.

My sister is also KU but she's already in 2nd tri, and didn't mention doing one. I don't know if she didn't mention our dad to her OB or if their practice is different. We haven't told anyone yet though so I'm keeping it in my pocket to ask once we announce.

[rachydc]

My first u/s appointment was yesterday. 7w1d  I was a huge nervous ball of hormonal energy. A procedure apparently ran longer than expected and I wasnt seen until WAY past my appt time and I was freaking out. Just as I was about to raise hell, I was called back.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):

How was it?
Everything went well, measuring right on track!
What did you expect?
I have no idea. I wanted to hear the heartbeat but we only were able to see it (144bpm!). I should have asked her to turn on the sound, but I was still coming down from my almost meltdown in the lobby and couldnt think or speak correctly lol
What did you learn?
That my uterus is still tilted and apparently prior birth does not fix that (like another OB told me)
New feels?
A little more optimistic and hopeful and excited and scared (bc it's even more real now)
Next appointment/follow up:
Next appt is in 3 weeks, no sono but will get one a week or two later for the NT scan if things go accordingly

[rachydc]

thechickencoop, Is it weird that I didnt mind the glucose test? I had the orange drink, it was super sugary but I was like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Cythe]

Mar 1, 2017 10:02:14 GMT -5 rachydc said:

thechickencoop, Is it weird that I didnt mind the glucose test? I had the orange drink, it was super sugary but I was like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The idea of drinking that with all my nausea right now makes me think that could end very poorly for me (not that I have to, but you know, putting myself in her shoes)

[thechickencoop]

Mar 1, 2017 10:02:14 GMT -5 rachydc said:

thechickencoop, Is it weird that I didnt mind the glucose test? I had the orange drink, it was super sugary but I was like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I didn't hate or love it the first time around either, I mean, it's not something I'd go around drinking but it wasn't the worst. I just am not looking forward to wasting an hour of my time and hanging in LabCorp entertaining a 5 year old. ::grumble grumble::

[rachydc]

Mar 1, 2017 12:11:45 GMT -5 thechickencoop said:

Mar 1, 2017 10:02:14 GMT -5 rachydc said:

thechickencoop , Is it weird that I didnt mind the glucose test? I had the orange drink, it was super sugary but I was like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I didn't hate or love it the first time around either, I mean, it's not something I'd go around drinking but it wasn't the worst. I just am not looking forward to wasting an hour of my time and hanging in LabCorp entertaining a 5 year old. ::grumble grumble::

Oh no! Yes, entertaining any kid for that duration is not fun Sorry you have to go through all that!

[blackmamba]

My appointment was this morning, feeling much better!

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? Great. Heartbeat 160, measuring where I should be (8+5). I love my doctor.
What did you expect? PGAL brain was messing with my life, so I was expecting the worst
What did you learn? Things are good.
New feels? Relief- for about 5 minutes.
Next appointment/follow up: My doctor is having me come back in two weeks, I think mostly to ease my mind. Got the referral for the office that does the NT scan, MaterniT21 test, and genetic counseling and I'll make that appointment this afternoon. Found out I have to do the glucose test around 15 weeks, yuck. Because of my thyroid issues and advanced maternal age (I hate those words) I'll be getting some extra ultrasounds throughout this pregnancy, so that's happening.

[thinkingofthree]

Feb 27, 2017 22:19:15 GMT -5 thinkingofthree said:

Rama & blackmamba Good luck this week! FX for great news for both of you.

danvers Betas are standard practice at my OB post-loss. Hop you get great numbers.

When is your appointment? Thurs, 3/2
How far along are you/will you be? 6w1d based on O date
What kind of appointment is it? Dating U/S & standard OB appt.
Any feels? I am just praying for a good, strong HB. I know it's on the earlier side, but I'm hoping. Also, love our U/S tech & can't wait to see her!

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it?
What did you expect?
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

Updating - wasn't sure if editing the post or quoting was preferred.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):

How was it? Great!  WE SAW A HEARTBEAT, measuring right on track, heart rate of 122.  Everything good.  

What did you expect? I was really hoping for a HB, so I'm very, very happy. 

What did you learn?
 Nothing new, everything as expected.
New feels?
 More cautiously excited - more nervous that this baby is really coming, & the logistics of really having kids.
Next appointment/follow up:

[ssm]

Feb 27, 2017 12:21:37 GMT -5 Rama said:

Good morning, friends!  Tell us about your appointments this week!


When is your appointment?
How far along are you/will you be?
What kind of appointment is it? (OB, ultrasound, bloodwork, etc)
Any feels? (vents, rants, worries)


AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT (AYA):
How was it? 
What did you expect? 
What did you learn?
New feels?
Next appointment/follow up:

Initial ob visit this morning.

I met the new PA. She is SOOOO YOUNG.

6.4 today.
BP looked good.
Weight - yeah I'm a fatty. Already knew that. But their scale showed less than mine at home, so that was nice. So naked I would weigh even less. But still considered an obese bmi. Which sucks.
Things I expected - questions. Questions. Questions.
Things I didn't expect -
- pa had talked to my ob already to get a feel for my history. That was nice and encouraging!!
- pa was on top of things and wanted to do a 24hr urine sample, so I didn't even have to ask!
- pa was very proactive. She went ahead and took a swab to check for liver, kidney, and other organ functions. To help establish a baseline record and make sure everything recovered from pree and looks good now.
- the amount of vials of blood they took!! I swear it was like 8 or more!! Doesn't bother me. DS likes to watch, so that wasn't an issue. But still I was like 😳 That's a lot!

The worst thing I didn't expect?
- pcos, bmi = early 1hr glucose 😱😷👎🏻😢😭
I went ahead and did it today. I only had ds with me and I had the time. But sheesh that wasn't fun. I will say, the fruit punch one is so much better than the orange!!!!!! DS spent 2.5hrs in the doctors office today. He did great. I felt awful for him.
Hopefully I pass. Sheesh I hope I pass. It was practically a fasting test. I hadn't expected to do it. The only thing I had eaten today was some chips at 6 because I felt nauseous and that's all we had at the house.

But I was about to starve by the time all that got done. So I for sure grabbed food on our way out. It was delicious and so much food. Now I feel stuffed and just want a nap. Lol. But I have to clean for someone at church and then the post office and then the grocery store. So yeah, no nap for me.