~*~*PgAL Check-in 4/20*~*~

[constanthope]

First check-in, hooray!! Thanks manderslvt

How many weeks? 5 today

How are you feeling? Physically, little twinges here and there, but mostly just sore boobs. Emotionally, I'm a wreck. I just want to fast-forward to the summer and be "safe" in my second tri! (My previous losses were at 6 and 10 weeks) Trying my best to breathe in the good and breathe out the bad.

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? First ultrasound this Friday at the RE, only going to be 5w4d but hoping to see something!

What else is going on? Basically, everything. We may put an offer in on a house this week, and I'm also looking to get a new car. But all good things though so I can't complain that much.

GTKY: The best days of my life so far was my honeymoon in Ireland last April. I thought the wedding was, until we got off the plane 9 whole days just the two of us in the greenest land in the world - it was paradise

[imnotfancy]

I'm sorry I screwed up my post earlier and then I got called into work before I could fix it

I'm so sorry most of y'all feel so crappy!

@meredithcarol I hope Wednesday comes quickly for you! I'll be thinking of you!

How many weeks? 4w5d

How are you feeling?
Great! Took a short nap yesterday but feel fine most of the time. Cramping is gone. Congestion is subsiding. Emotionally, I feel at peace. I'm not worried or anxious. I'm so grateful for this peace because I expected to be a mess. I expect to be a mess for our u/s next week but I'm enjoying my happiness this week.

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week?
Second Betas drawn this morning. Last Monday were 241 (3w5d) and are now 4230 (19 DPO). So I'm very happy with those numbers!

What else is going on? Rants and raves this week?
Excited and nervous about the 5k this Saturday. Excited because it's a big group of my friend and will be fun... Nervous because I don't want it to be too hot or dangerous. If the obstacles (inflatable) are too crowded then I'll just go around them because I don't want to get knocked over but then that won't be as fun.

GTKY: What would you say has been the best day of your life so far?
I can't pin point a specific days. I feel like my life is a series of the best days of my life. I'm a very optimistic and unnaturally happy person. I can definitely tell you the worst days of my life but the best days are too numerous to list!

[suzyq0525]

How many weeks? 8w3d

How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) tired and hangry all the time.

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week?
I just had my first ultrasound this afternoon and I'm on Cloud 9. My edd was changed to November 27 but I'm staying put here.
What else is going on? Rants and raves this week? I have another job fair on Saturday. I hope I can work in this school district.

GTKY: What would you say has been the best day of your life so far? My wedding. It was actually really relaxing and fun!

[constanthope]

meredithcarole sorry for the "hangover" but I totally get wanting to feel something to reassure you

manderslvt GL at your last RE appt

DoesItComeInPink so glad you got to see the HB, and thinking of you this Wed

littlebee26 waiting is def the hardest part!

rmpar29 I keep doing the exact same thing with obsessively checking, PGAL brain at its finest!

towerclimberswife I hope your first day back isn't completely exhausting for you

mistabinx GL with your u/s this Friday. Thanks to your your brother for his service, and so glad to hear he came home!

@musicboxdancer I'm often mobile (am now too) so I can't open that article, but I started it to read it as soon as I'm near my laptop - I'm sure it will describe me to a T

powerofbacon best of luck to you for Friday, glad YH is taking the day with you

negirl824 excited about your nap for you! And your car, but a lot for the nap lol

spidermonkeymama congrats for the great u/s!

AmazingTulip congrats on the new dog, sounds like she's just what you guys needed

mrsbutton I'm sure Cancun will be wonderful

@tigfa glad you got such great news on the u/s, but I know the feeling of thinking something's wrong very soon after

[constanthope]

PinkShoesGal hoping time flies as well!

negritosmami glad you're doing so well, physically and emotionally. FX for a good bets on Wednesday!

mom2drg MH is the same way, he's actually said he doesn't want to tell anyone until the baby's here lol

raelynn71109 so glad to see your #s are going up!

hungryhippo GL for a great looking u/s on Friday

anonymouseliza those are awesome #s, and so glad the spotting has subsided

imnotfancy glad you're having a peaceful week, I admire your optimistic view on life

suzyq0525 lol at hangry - I'm like that normally but these hormones have kicked it up into high gear. Glad your u/s went so well

[mom2drg]

Apr 20, 2015 13:21:11 GMT -5 @musicboxdancr said:

mom2drg I check too, it's so nerve wracking, my H is having. U.S. Wait to tell parents and family too, ugg I know it's for the best but it's driving me crazy. Tell me about your engagement, did he do anything special?

raelynn71109 you and me both girl... 10 days, 10 days, 10 days... Ugg lol

We were on vacation, visiting my grandparents in Florida. We went to the beach to watch the sunrise (I don't do mornings). I set up the camera to take a pic of us against the sunrise. He dropped to one knee as the picture snapped.

I called my mom to tell her said,"so do you like Ricky?" She said, 'yes I love Ricky why?" "Like son-in-law love?"... Squeals and tears ensued. It was a great start to our official life together.

Thanks for asking :-)

[mom2drg]

Apr 20, 2015 18:21:07 GMT -5 @musicboxdancr said:

mom2drg I apologize for my inability to type in the pervious comment haha I'm on mobile and apparently my phone is very patriotic lol

Wow that's an adorable story!!! What a thoughtful H!!! And that's so cute how you told your mom too

I'm mobile so I only see the text ;-)

[manderslvt]

Apr 20, 2015 7:20:32 GMT -5 @musicboxdancr said:

Also did you guys read the "23 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Pregnancy After Loss" on CAR? #3 'You might consistently check for blood on your panties. It might sound strange, but having to go pee is a terrifying experience. Every time you pull down your pants you mentally prepare yourself to see spots of blood in your panties. There is no way around this. It just is.' Describes me to the T. Any time I have CM or go to the restroom I hold my breath and sigh in releaf when it's not bloody. Seriously though when does that stop

This really resonated with me, and I cried when I read it. I tried to explain to MH what it's like to be scared every time you go to the bathroom, and while he tried, he just didn't get it. It sucks that we all have to go through this, but I'm so thankful to have all of you ladies here to go through it with me!

[srha1984]

How many weeks? 5w3d - made it past my other MCs!

How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) a mess, still spotting, no cramping, trying to be hopeful, wanting answers.

Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Not sure, supposed to talk to OB tomorrow about next steps.

What else is going on? Rants and raves this week? Just want some answers so I can have some peace.

GTKY: What would you say has been the best day of your life so far? The day my DD was born, then my wedding day.

[meredithcarole]

Apr 20, 2015 11:06:43 GMT -5 @musicboxdancr said:

meredithcarole oh 'continually hungover' is a great way to describe it. Hope you get a little relief soon. I'll be keeping my FX for your appointment Wednesday, please keep us updated. Where did you and your H do for your first date?
negritosmami

We went to a movie and to Gharadelli's for ice cream.  We sat and talked forever it seemed.  It was a wonderful first date.

[manderslvt]

Hang in there srha1984. We're all thinking of you, and hoping you get good news tomorrow. Let us know how things go with your OB.

[sunshineshades]

Hi ladies I'd like to join you!

How many weeks: 4 weeks 1 day

How are you feeling: physically I'm having some lower back pain that is freaking me out because I remember having it with my last miscarriage. I'm being way too hyper sensitive to my body. Also peeing a lot or feeling constant pressure on my bladder. Emotionally comes and goes one minute I'm fine the next I'm panicking. Also let many other pps constantly checking for blood.

Appointments etc: I go for a hcg check tomorrow and see my ob Friday.

Other: nothing else really going on right now. I'm thinking of taking it easy in regards to working this week. I'm a substitite teacher and I have a huge fear of starting to miscarry At work. I know I can't avoid working forever though.

[anonymouseliza]

Apr 20, 2015 21:25:15 GMT -5 sunshineshades said:

Hi ladies I'd like to join you!

How many weeks: 4 weeks 1 day

How are you feeling: physically I'm having some lower back pain that is freaking me out because I remember having it with my last miscarriage. I'm being way too hyper sensitive to my body. Also peeing a lot or feeling constant pressure on my bladder. Emotionally comes and goes one minute I'm fine the next I'm panicking. Also let many other pps constantly checking for blood.

Appointments etc: I go for a hcg check tomorrow and see my ob Friday.

Other: nothing else really going on right now. I'm thinking of taking it easy in regards to working this week. I'm a substitite teacher and I have a huge fear of starting to miscarry At work. I know I can't avoid working forever though.

If it helps at all, I've had back pain this go round, which was only ever a m/c symptom before, but so far things look good.  A number of people talked about back pain between 4-5 weeks last week and the week before (both ftm and mom's with LO), so I think it's a lot more common than I'd realized.

[PinkShoesGal]

Apr 20, 2015 21:25:15 GMT -5 sunshineshades said:

Hi ladies I'd like to join you!

How many weeks: 4 weeks 1 day

How are you feeling: physically I'm having some lower back pain that is freaking me out because I remember having it with my last miscarriage. I'm being way too hyper sensitive to my body. Also peeing a lot or feeling constant pressure on my bladder. Emotionally comes and goes one minute I'm fine the next I'm panicking. Also let many other pps constantly checking for blood.

Appointments etc: I go for a hcg check tomorrow and see my ob Friday.

Other: nothing else really going on right now. I'm thinking of taking it easy in regards to working this week. I'm a substitite teacher and I have a huge fear of starting to miscarry At work. I know I can't avoid working forever though.

I also had nagging back pain around weeks 5-6 and then it disappeared. I was freaking out. Try to stay calm and remember it can be a normal early pregnancy symptom.

[meredithcarole]

sunshineshades, I've also had some back pain. It literally started around ovulation and has been on and off since.

[negritosmami]

Hey all..just wanted to provide the update as promised. Dr called with beta results. At 4 weeks 5 days my hcg was 496. She said its doubling so thats good but I have to go back cause they test for betas until 1000? Anyone elses doctors do that?

[raelynn71109]

Apr 23, 2015 14:31:28 GMT -5 negritosmami said:

Hey all..just wanted to provide the update as promised. Dr called with beta results. At 4 weeks 5 days my hcg was 496. She said its doubling so thats good but I have to go back cause they test for betas until 1000? Anyone elses doctors do that?

Great news!!

My RE only did three beta draws, but I have heard of some doctors testing betas until you reach the threshold to see something on an u/s. I believe once you are at 1,000 you can see the gestational sac. So your doctor may be doing that to determine when to schedule you for an ultrasound.

[negritosmami]

Thanks mistabinx good to know and raelynn71109 I suppose that could be why..although they scheduled my first ultrasound before my first betas even came back so seems kinda backwards but least its not only my doctor doing that. Thanks for that info