First Trimester Check-in, 3/20

[Rama]

Welcome to the PAIF 1st tri check-in.

This check-in is for those who are somewhere between a positive test and 13w6d. It will be posted on Monday each week to make for an easy transition as people move to second tri.

First time checking in? Congrats! We are glad to see you over here. If you’d like to be added OR updated, please TAG ME (@ ramadiculous) in your post and answer the following:

1. Your EDD
2. How many, if you know, beans you have cooking.
3. What treatment got you your BFP


For everyone else:
1. How far are you now?
2. Symptom check:
3. What and when is your next appointment?
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group?

For the amazing ladies heading from here to second tri, congratulations! Please do me a favor, and tag me when it is your last check-in so I can remove you from the list.


A Note About This Trimester:
First trimester can be a very nerve-wracking time. From dealing with the emotional symptoms of PAIF brain (which is a thing) to physical symptoms (or lack thereof), it is a whole lot of unknowns. Luckily, we've got your back. The PAIF blog has a FAQ section specifically tailored to first-tri and includes helpful info and links to former discussions that may answer your questions or bring you peace from those who've BTDT.

Of course, feel free to ask questions or for support in this check-in.

Find the first-tri FAQs HERE. From betas, to OBs, to dopplers and more (even a poll about spotting, which btw, is a very common first-tri symptom) this resource is a compilation of various links (mainly to older threads) and wisdom from PAIF, collected over the last few years in an effort to provide a comprehensive resource for the roller coaster that is first-tri.

First Tri Roster

Welcome to anyone joining us this week and congrats to our grads!

October LOs
shytimes - FET
Due October 7
Carrying: 1

gimmeallthebabies - IVF w/DE
Due October 10
Carrying: 2

goofynewfy - IVF + ICSI
Due October 19
Carrying: 1

Rama - Med TI
Due October 24
Carrying: 2

NariaDreaming - FET #2 w/DE
Due October 25
Carrying: 1

November LOs
flazz - IVF /w ICSI
Due November 7
Carrying: 1?

[kensie5226]

Can I join?

1. Dec. 1

2. Lord everything is crossed for one.

3. Medicate IUI #2

I'm like 30 secs pregnant. I haven't had betas yet, but I got two progressively darker FRERs and a positive digi. Beta is Thursday.

2. No symptoms yet. I'm dreading the 6 week mark and nausea that comes with it.

3. Thursday for beta.

4. ***LC mentioned****
So far this has been nothing like the first. No exhaustion, no sore breasts I think it's because we used estrace for my first BFP and since we switched to Letrozole from Clomid all the hormonal stuff has been easier.

[goofynewfy]

1. How far are you now? I suppose around 9+4 but measuring 9+6.
2. Symptom check: Super tired. I need naps to be a regular thing. Not just for the weekend.
3. What and when is your next appointment? Today! DH saw the baby in person for the first time. Today was our last appointment with our RE. Next Monday is with the OBGYN again for blood work.
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I might order a Doppler for the in-between appointments.

[Rama]

kensie5226, Absolutely! I'll have you on the roster for next week. :) Congratulations and all the sticky glue to keep this babe snuggled safe and sound for all nine months. <3

[shytimes]

welcome kensie5226 !

Thanks for the checkin Rama

1. Far along; 11 weeks, 2 days

2. Symptoms: Well, I puked last night, so that's a first. After an hour of feeling horrible, I puked and then felt marginally better. Also tired, feeling bloated, the usual.

3. Next appointment: NT scan on Friday.

4. I'm trying to make myself start telling people, as if that somehow that will help me connect a bit more.  ETA: today is also the second day where I got fully dressed, out the door, and then decided I felt horrible and needed to work from home.  Really wish I could make that decision a bit earlier.  

[Rama]

goofynewfy Yay for a good ultrasound a nice, happy baby! Glad YH was able to be there with you to see them!

1. How far are you now? 9w tomorrow
2. Symptom check: Fatigued as fuck, also ravenous suddenly and super moody/short tempered
3. What and when is your next appointment? First OB appointment on Friday!
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Just nervous about what to expect on Friday. I haven't seen the babes since 6w and I'm honestly terrified that the next time we do, there won't be anything to see. PgAL at its finest.

[Rama]

Any of you new first tri lurkers are welcome to join in! We'd love to have you. <3 ;)

[laurensc927]

I'm trying to stay positive so I'm going to jump in here even though my first ultrasound isn't until Friday, if you would please add me Rama.

1. Due 11/23/17 based on transfer date
2. We transferred 1 and my numbers are normal so I think it's safe to say one.
3. FET #3

1. 4 weeks 4days (so like 2 minutes pregnant)
2. Symptom check: Nothing yet, a little more tired than normal but I'm blaming that on the Estrace and PIO
3. Friday for bloodwork and first ultrasound!
4. I keep wavering between this isn't real and holy crap what the hell are we going to do with an actual baby. It's fun times over here lol.

[laurensc927]

Mar 20, 2017 12:00:20 GMT -5 Rama said:

Any of you new first tri lurkers are welcome to join in! We'd love to have you.

What can I say I love to pass out "love tits"

[Rama]

Mar 20, 2017 12:02:55 GMT -5 laurensc927 said:

4. I keep wavering between this isn't real and holy crap what the hell are we going to do with an actual baby. It's fun times over here lol.

You're on the board for getting tagged next week! :)

This line has been me for every second of pregnancy, hahaha.  Hopefully as we get closer to birth, things start to feel better!

[laurensc927]

At least it's not just me Rama lol.

[kensie5226]

@ketchup, wonderful use of GIFs as usual!

[flazz]

1. How far are you now? 7 weeks
2. Symptom check: It really depends on the day... I feel the worst in the evening
3. What and when is your next appointment? Tomorrow! It will be my first ultrasound and I am hoping to see the heartbeat!
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I'm off work this week and I thought I would be super productive and do things at home, but so far I am still in my PJs

[Rama]

flazz, as an anecdote, we were able to see both heartbeats at 6w, so I think you've got a good chance! :)

[kensie5226]

laurensc927, yeah estrace will eff you up. I am so glad I was able to skip it.

[Rama]

*Patiently waits for flazz's appointment and update*

[flazz]

AHHH!!!! I had my ultrasound today and everything looks great! We were able to see the heart beat AND hear it! It was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard!! I was discharged from the RE and now I need to pick an OB, which I had been putting off because I didn't think this was going to be real!

[Rama]

Awesome news, flazz! Congrats on a great scan!

[kensie5226]

Yay, betas came back at 212!

[kensie5226]

That's great flazz!

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 14:39:09 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

Yay, betas came back at 212!

Is this first beta or second beta?  It's a good number!! :D

[kensie5226]

Rama, first!

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 14:56:17 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

Rama , first!

That's a great solid number to start on!  How many betas are they doing with you?

[kensie5226]

Rama, just two assuming it rises. They'll do a 7ish week ultrasound and then kick me out.

[Rama]

Mar 23, 2017 18:01:25 GMT -5 kensie5226 said:

Rama, just two assuming it rises. They'll do a 7ish week ultrasound and then kick me out.

Aahhh, I'm excited to hear all the good news!

[shytimes]

Great news kensie5226 and flazz!

[shytimes]

NT scan went well this morning. You have to wait for official word, but no red flags. Super relieved. This baby was stubborn a it took 30 minutes, tons of abdominal pressure, and juice to get what we needed. I almost peed my pants (er ultrasound gown).

[laurensc927]

Glad everything looks good shytimes!