Edited to add: thanks for running the checkin ashtog! Hope you feel better soon!!
How many weeks? 16 weeks and 3 days
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically- everything hurts. Lol. I think I'm already waddling when I walk. Emotionally- I am waiting on my lab results for preeclampsia. They have them but the doctor hasn't looked yet as of today. So I am nervous.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? No appointments this week.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? None really
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Macaroni and cheese!
1st BFP: 07/24/2014 Due: 04/08/2015 MC: 08/31/2014 2nd BFP 10/22/2014 Due: 07/06/2015 Surprise preemie born 4/25/2015 at 29 weeks and 5 days My Rainbow is Here!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically I've been kind of barfy and lethargic, but it hasn't been too bad. Emotionally I'm okay. I had a "marginal sinus bleed" a week ago today and was sent to the ED for that. It was very scary and stressful for me, and I was absolutely certain that I was losing the baby. But, HB was strong, the bleeding stopped, and my OB seemed very optimistic when I followed up with him the next day. I've been scheduled for ultrasound #5 to recheck the situation on February 3rd. Not super thrilled about having at least six ultrasounds this pregnancy, but it is what it is. I'm just happy that baby looks healthy for now and that every once in awhile I get a little goldfish kick to let me know that he or she is still flailing away in there.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Not until February.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? One of my friends from my March 15 group had her baby very suddenly at 30 weeks. I've been enjoying seeing pictures of him this week. He is doing so well, and is a fighter just like his mommy. Can't really rant after talking about him because I get the warm fuzzies.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? I eat all of the things. Lately I've been on a frozen fruit kick (because it's winter and frozen fruit is just so comforting in cold weather... I don't even know). I'm a weirdo.
Post by tealappeal on Jan 22, 2015 21:35:51 GMT -5
ashtog, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and thanks so much for the check-in even when you're ill, and hope you feel better soon! @officedronette, I second the neti pot and THANK YOU for the recipe! hannahjune1433, I've never missed ibuprofen so much in my life.
How many weeks? 15w0 d
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) I am so tired you guys. I'm really trying to be a good community member but this month I'm doing 80+ hours/wk and it's been rough. Also still nauseated, with headaches. Emotionally, I am SO scared to tell my parents and my boss. It's our first pregnancy and their 1st grandchild, and I think my parents will be hyper-focused on it in an almost unpleasant way, and my boss is going to have minor palpitations bc of the scheduling issues. But I don't care because I WANT this child!!!
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? One today, and the next in early March.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant: I was looking forward all month to our visit today and then the OB (not my primary) was running late so the on-call doctor runs in, can't find the HB on doppler, gets the US, says she sees the HB (I don't and I have pretty trained eyes), and then thankfully LO moves. Plus he (we know it's going to be a boy) looks WAY bigger, even to my DH across the room. So rant is for the huge scare and the lack of bedside manner and lack of audible HB, and rave is YAY for a so-far healthy baby boy!
Also, one of our cats has been super cuddly. Nice furry friend.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Hot minestrone soup! Mmmm...
(((HUGS))) to all y'all. (edited bc I forgot what month it was)
Hai ashtog!!! Sorry you're sick! glad to be joining my first check-in on the new board!
How many weeks? 14w1d
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) I'm getting my energy back! Yay! Emotionally I'm well but as my belly is really starting to grow and it's becoming more real I'm imagining worst case scenarios. I think my PGAL brain is trying to steal my happiness or save me from disappointment (but yo, fuck you stupid brain! This is our rainbow baby and he's coming home with us!)
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Heard his HB for the first time 2 weeks ago and it was glorious.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Told my bosses on Monday that I'm KU and they were REALLY happy for me and very supportive.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? I don't have one go-to comfort food but I sure have been effing up a lot of cheeseburgers and animal style fries from In-N-Out.
LOVE YOU LADIES! HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK!
_____________________________________
Hi hun! I am so sorry that Pgal brain is being so terrible for you right now, I've been having a bit of a harder time with it lately too. because when you love someone and you are vulnerable, and you have experienced loss.. it's hard to just believe that things will be alright. I've been really struggling with that the last little while, especially because the a/s is only a month away, and that's when all my fears of losing Sawyer left. So, I just keep trying to stay positive and repeating the mantras : today I am pregnant and love my baby, just because we didn't bring sawyer home doesn't mean we won't be able to bring this baby home, etc. {{hugs}}
I am so glad that your bosses were happy and supportive, that takes so much pressure away, eh?
Hi ladies! As always,thanks to ashtog for leading this for us. I'm so glad to see so many of us have migrated to our new home.
How many weeks? 13 weeks 1 day
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) This really depends on the day but in general I'm doing ok. Round ligament pain has been coming around but I will take these "growing pains" so baby has a cozy home. Emotionally.... I could get into a long discussion about this but I'm losing one of my best friends of 11 years because apparently his new(ish) girlfriend doesn't like me, or something. It fucking sucks...
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Not this week ... although I'm waiting for my neurologist to get back to me. I had my first partial seizure in over a year last week and my lab work showed that my med levels have dropped pretty significantly so I'll likely be going through a dose increase. Not ideal but if it keeps me from having a grand mal seizure, I'll do it.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant: I woke up at 2 am and am still awake.... and the friend thing. Ugh....
Rave: I teach college classes in family studies and I told my parenting class about my big news yesterday. I already have offers for free babysitters, score! I also met with my dept head to discuss fall classes and to talk about if I'm interested in coming back full time on a grant. The increase in take home pay wouldn't even cover day care so I may stick with PT for now. He was Extremely supportive...that could be partially because he's a counselor but...I'll take it either way.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Soooo many depending on my mood but my go to is usually some form of pasta.
Happy Thursday ladies!
hi hun!
I'm so sorry that you are losing a longtime friend, is there any way you can try to get in good with his gf? show that you aren't any sort of a threat to her?
Keeping you in my t&p's that you don't end up having a grand mal seizure! and that is great news about the free babysitters and your class
I hope that this week has been a bit better for you and that you have great news next week. {{hugs}}
Sending hugs out to all the ladies who need them this week!! ((((hugs))))
How many weeks? 14w (woohoo second tri!)
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically, still experiencing nausea in the evenings and now I have pretty nasty headaches (also mostly in the afternoon/evenings.) Emotionally, I am going nearly six weeks between appointments because my DH booked a trip during week 16. So, I'm feeling nervous as I'm only about halfway through the waiting period and it's the longest I've gone without seeing the babe.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Not this week. Still waiting on my CFDNA results, which should come in any day now.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant: started back into teaching classes again and man am I tired. Rave: sharing the news with some close friends this weekend.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Right now, it's anything that I can keep down, which is usually cheese, delicous, delicious cheese.
Hi lady! yay for 2nd tri! you have to wait another 3 weeks before your next apt? CFDNA are those the genetic tests? GL sharing the news with your friends! I am sure they will all be so excited
Wow, I've missed a lot in the last couple of days and will have to go back and read through everything. Hello everyone!
How many weeks? 15w 2d
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically I'm doing good. Emotionally - very up and down. Most of that lately though revolves around losing my amazing OB who has been with us through so much
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Was 15 weeks this past Tuesday and ultrasound showed a clear and definite little BOY! Next appointment, and last one with my OB is on February 13th. I'll be 18.5 weeks and that will also be my big anatomy scan, but depending on where/who I go see after that I may have another one shortly thereafter.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant - everything having to do with losing my OB. It's been really hard. And finding a new one isn't going to be fun or easy. He is selling his practice and depending who buys him out, I may stay on through the transition just to see. If not, I have recommendations for two other docs, one is a MFM, and the other is someone who did his residency with my OB. So, we'll see. I asked my OB if he would come "visit" while I was in labor and he said he'd see what he could do. That would help my anxiety a lot. Rave - we have a healthy baby boy! So excited everything looks good. It is going to be hard for DH and I to agree on a name for this little guy since we've exhausted so many boys names. All five of my pregnancies that we know gender on have been boys. So at least 5 out 8. I think we just make boys. Knowing this is our last pregnancy, I'm having a hard time with knowing we will never hear "it's a girl" or have the experience of raising a daughter. I am thrilled we are having another boy. We know boys and I am very happy. But knowing this chapter and the "what ifs" are coming to a close is harder than I expected it to be.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Hmmm....I don't really have a go-to food right now. Being from the south, fried chicken and mashed potatoes are always a good fall back, but that doesn't especially appeal to me right now. But give me some fresh fruit and cream cheese dip and I'm there.
Congrats on a healthy little boy! I can only imagine how you must be feeling, seeing that other door close in such a final way, it must be so hard. I know every time we found out what we were having there was a happy/sad moment because up until then you are sort of picturing the outcome in both ways - what it would be like to have a son, what it would be like to have a daughter, and then you know and there is that finality either way. How is your DH taking it? I remember you saying something about him only wanting to have another baby if he could guarantee a daughter? I hope that he has gotten over that and is able to be there for you and excited about your son.
again, I am so sorry that you are losing your OB. It's tough when someone that you have grown close to who has been with you through so much leaves, I hope that you will be able to find the same level of comfort with the new one and that he is able to stay in touch and pop in during labor.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} just because I think you are dealing with an awful lot right now. and hugs are always nice, even if they are from a creepy internet stranger
Edited to add: thanks for running the checkin ashtog! Hope you feel better soon!!
How many weeks? 16 weeks and 3 days
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically- everything hurts. Lol. I think I'm already waddling when I walk. Emotionally- I am waiting on my lab results for preeclampsia. They have them but the doctor hasn't looked yet as of today. So I am nervous.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? No appointments this week.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? None really
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Macaroni and cheese!
hey sweetie! have you heard anything back on your lab results yet? I am thinking of you and praying for you. as for the waddling and hurting, have you looked into the pregnancy support bands? I have heard they are great for reducing pain of any sort.
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically I've been kind of barfy and lethargic, but it hasn't been too bad. Emotionally I'm okay. I had a "marginal sinus bleed" a week ago today and was sent to the ED for that. It was very scary and stressful for me, and I was absolutely certain that I was losing the baby. But, HB was strong, the bleeding stopped, and my OB seemed very optimistic when I followed up with him the next day. I've been scheduled for ultrasound #5 to recheck the situation on February 3rd. Not super thrilled about having at least six ultrasounds this pregnancy, but it is what it is. I'm just happy that baby looks healthy for now and that every once in awhile I get a little goldfish kick to let me know that he or she is still flailing away in there.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Not until February.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? One of my friends from my March 15 group had her baby very suddenly at 30 weeks. I've been enjoying seeing pictures of him this week. He is doing so well, and is a fighter just like his mommy. Can't really rant after talking about him because I get the warm fuzzies.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? I eat all of the things. Lately I've been on a frozen fruit kick (because it's winter and frozen fruit is just so comforting in cold weather... I don't even know). I'm a weirdo.
Hi lady! good to see you here I am so sorry to hear that you had more bleeding, that's so scary. I'm glad that you were able to get in quickly for some peace of mind though and that all looks good. I had a really terrible cold when I was about 13 weeks preg with my dd that resulted in bleeding because of the force of my cough apparently. freaked me right out. {{hugs}} aren't those little goldfish kicks the best? in like 2-3 weeks you will be feeling the real thing... I am so happy to hear that your friend and her baby are doing so well! I will add them to my prayer list as well
ashtog, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and thanks so much for the check-in even when you're ill, and hope you feel better soon! @officedronette, I second the neti pot and THANK YOU for the recipe! hannahjune1433, I've never missed ibuprofen so much in my life.
How many weeks? 15w0 d
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) I am so tired you guys. I'm really trying to be a good community member but this month I'm doing 80+ hours/wk and it's been rough. Also still nauseated, with headaches. Emotionally, I am SO scared to tell my parents and my boss. It's our first pregnancy and their 1st grandchild, and I think my parents will be hyper-focused on it in an almost unpleasant way, and my boss is going to have minor palpitations bc of the scheduling issues. But I don't care because I WANT this child!!!
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? One today, and the next in early March.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant: I was looking forward all month to our visit today and then the OB (not my primary) was running late so the on-call doctor runs in, can't find the HB on doppler, gets the US, says she sees the HB (I don't and I have pretty trained eyes), and then thankfully LO moves. Plus he (we know it's going to be a boy) looks WAY bigger, even to my DH across the room. So rant is for the huge scare and the lack of bedside manner and lack of audible HB, and rave is YAY for a so-far healthy baby boy!
Also, one of our cats has been super cuddly. Nice furry friend.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Hot minestrone soup! Mmmm...
(((HUGS))) to all y'all. (edited bc I forgot what month it was)
hi hi! and thank you
I also have never missed ibuprofen so much- tylenol is lameballs.
I felt stressed when telling my brides I would have to cancel their weddings, but what's the worst that can happen? and this baby IS coming. Your parents are going to be so excited for you, and your boss will have to suck it up and deal one way or the other. still, I get the stress.
I am so sorry that you had such a scare like that but YAY for seeing your healthy baby boy!!
I need to go back and read all of the responses, but I wanted to check in while I had the chance.
How many weeks? 15w5d!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) I feel fine as far as pregnancy symptoms, but I'm getting over a stomach virus. I had gone all these weeks without getting sick, and I broke my steak in a big way yesterday. I feel ok emotionally now, but pgal brain got me last week. I think stress was just really getting to me.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Nope. Not until Feb 10.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? My rant was the aforementioned stomach bug. Blechh. Luckily, I'm feeling better today. Unfortunately, it coincided with my first day of school yesterday. On the rave side, I had a very nice visit with my family.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Chocolate! Chocolate anything. Also, pizza.
Edited to add: thanks for running the checkin ashtog! Hope you feel better soon!!
How many weeks? 16 weeks and 3 days
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically- everything hurts. Lol. I think I'm already waddling when I walk. Emotionally- I am waiting on my lab results for preeclampsia. They have them but the doctor hasn't looked yet as of today. So I am nervous.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? No appointments this week.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? None really
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Macaroni and cheese!
hey sweetie! have you heard anything back on your lab results yet? I am thinking of you and praying for you. as for the waddling and hurting, have you looked into the pregnancy support bands? I have heard they are great for reducing pain of any sort.
Thanks ashtog ! I called them yesterday and they said the results just came in, but the doctor didn't see them yet. I am hoping that no call back means the results were good. I will look into the support band, I didn't even think about that. Thanks!
1st BFP: 07/24/2014 Due: 04/08/2015 MC: 08/31/2014 2nd BFP 10/22/2014 Due: 07/06/2015 Surprise preemie born 4/25/2015 at 29 weeks and 5 days My Rainbow is Here!
Post by anfranklin2 on Jan 24, 2015 9:39:00 GMT -5
ashtog thanks for continuing this over here!! It's nice being back seeing so many familiar faces
How many weeks? 16 weeks, I can't believe it!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) im slowly getting less nauseous, but my appetite is just gone. I feel like I don't eat enough and that worries me. Still very tired!
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Dr. Snuck me in for an off record ultrasound to get a look at the sex, we're having a boy!
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Not much else going on! Pretty boring this week
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Can Taco Bell be considered a comfort food? It's my go to sad food.
Post by bulletprfwife on Jan 24, 2015 19:13:08 GMT -5
Hey ladies. I just had an interview with a midwife, and I'm seriously considering having a homebirth. I'm just really torn about it. Has anyone had a homebirth after a loss?
Hey ladies. I just had an interview with a midwife, and I'm seriously considering having a homebirth. I'm just really torn about it. Has anyone had a homebirth after a loss?
I haven't had a home birth, but good luck in whatever you decide. Due to my history, I'm much more comfortable with the idea of being in a hospital, but if I was less paranoid/lesser risk I would consider a birthing center (many have OBGYN on standby/premesis from what I've heard).
Post by monkeydilla on Jan 25, 2015 17:49:54 GMT -5
I'm super late to this week's check-in.. Sorry! Work has been kicking my butt lately, and as soon as I come home from my 10 hour day, I crash. Glad to see all the lovely ladies here!
How many weeks? 17w6d! Crazy!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically, feeling good. Some back pain has kicked in, but otherwise I feel good. Emotionally, I'm stable. I haven't felt the baby moving/kicking much this week, but I think it's because I've been moving non-stop all week and haven't had time to sit and relax at all. Hopefully baby monkey is all good in there!
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Wednesday is my next appointment! Excited to hear the baby's heartbeat again on the doppler. A/S is Feb. 3rd!
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Life is good! No complaints! Love my new job, DH has been super supportive, and my bump is getting out of control!
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Grilled cheese and tomato soup! I also have ice cream about 3x a week right now. Mmm..
Sending hugs out to all the ladies who need them this week!! ((((hugs))))
How many weeks? 14w (woohoo second tri!)
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically, still experiencing nausea in the evenings and now I have pretty nasty headaches (also mostly in the afternoon/evenings.) Emotionally, I am going nearly six weeks between appointments because my DH booked a trip during week 16. So, I'm feeling nervous as I'm only about halfway through the waiting period and it's the longest I've gone without seeing the babe.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Not this week. Still waiting on my CFDNA results, which should come in any day now.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Rant: started back into teaching classes again and man am I tired. Rave: sharing the news with some close friends this weekend.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Right now, it's anything that I can keep down, which is usually cheese, delicous, delicious cheese.
Hi lady! yay for 2nd tri! you have to wait another 3 weeks before your next apt? CFDNA are those the genetic tests? GL sharing the news with your friends! I am sure they will all be so excited
Thanks lady! It's exciting to join you all in the 2nd tri! Yes, I have to wait another 3 weeks before my next appointment (which is my first a/s scan). The suspense is very difficult, especially knowing that I should be heading in for my appointment in just over one week. CFDNA are those genetic tests...and they came back on Friday as low risk, which has calmed my nerves (a little.) The friends are super excited.
And, you guise (total AW)...
Last night we went to dinner with one set of especially close friends that we travel with and love to death. We're all pretty big drinkers and at dinner she and I both didn't order a drink. That's when her spouse said, "We have something to tell you. We're 12-weeks pregnant." We said, "WHAAAAT?!" and started to give high-fives across the table. Mid-high-five, I said, "I'm 14." All of us freaked out and started screaming like a bunch of crazy people inside a very intimate and crowded restaurant. This is so nuts and unexpected that we're all still having a hard time believing it. They've been trying for a really long time and we've been there for them throughout, and we never told anyone (not anyone!) that we even have an interest in having kids, so it is super shocking that we're pregnant together! It feels a little bit like a movie. It's so awesome. We are all so pumped!
Hi lady! yay for 2nd tri! you have to wait another 3 weeks before your next apt? CFDNA are those the genetic tests? GL sharing the news with your friends! I am sure they will all be so excited
Thanks lady! It's exciting to join you all in the 2nd tri! Yes, I have to wait another 3 weeks before my next appointment (which is my first a/s scan). The suspense is very difficult, especially knowing that I should be heading in for my appointment in just over one week. CFDNA are those genetic tests...and they came back on Friday as very low risk, which has calmed my nerves (a little.) The friends are super excited.
And, you guise...
Last night we went to dinner with one set of especially close friends that we travel with and love to death. We're all pretty big drinkers and at dinner she and I both didn't order a drink. That's when her spouse said, "We have something to tell you. We're 12-weeks pregnant." We said, "WHAAAAT?!" and started to give high-fives across the table. Mid-high-five, I said, "I'm 14." All of us freaked out and started screaming like a bunch of crazy people inside a very intimate and crowded restaurant. This is so nuts and unexpected that we're all still having a hard time believing it. They've been trying for a really long time and we've been there for them throughout, and we never told anyone (not anyone!) that we even have an interest in having kids, so it is super shocking that we're pregnant together! It feels a little bit like a movie. It's so awesome. We are all so pumped!
I am glad to hear your results came back low risk! and as for your friends, that is so cool! Congrats to them as well
I need to go back and read all of the responses, but I wanted to check in while I had the chance.
How many weeks? 15w5d!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) I feel fine as far as pregnancy symptoms, but I'm getting over a stomach virus. I had gone all these weeks without getting sick, and I broke my steak in a big way yesterday. I feel ok emotionally now, but pgal brain got me last week. I think stress was just really getting to me.
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Nope. Not until Feb 10.
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? My rant was the aforementioned stomach bug. Blechh. Luckily, I'm feeling better today. Unfortunately, it coincided with my first day of school yesterday. On the rave side, I had a very nice visit with my family.
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Chocolate! Chocolate anything. Also, pizza.
I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better now, but I am sorry to hear pgal brain got you last week It's so hard to just let go and not worry when you already love this little firefly so much and you have already experienced the feeling of losing something so precious once before. {{hugs}} try to remember the mantras. just because the last pregnancy ended in a loss doesn't mean this one will.
hey sweetie! have you heard anything back on your lab results yet? I am thinking of you and praying for you. as for the waddling and hurting, have you looked into the pregnancy support bands? I have heard they are great for reducing pain of any sort.
Thanks ashtog ! I called them yesterday and they said the results just came in, but the doctor didn't see them yet. I am hoping that no call back means the results were good. I will look into the support band, I didn't even think about that. Thanks!
ashtog thanks for continuing this over here!! It's nice being back seeing so many familiar faces
How many weeks? 16 weeks, I can't believe it!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) im slowly getting less nauseous, but my appetite is just gone. I feel like I don't eat enough and that worries me. Still very tired!
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Dr. Snuck me in for an off record ultrasound to get a look at the sex, we're having a boy!
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Not much else going on! Pretty boring this week
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Can Taco Bell be considered a comfort food? It's my go to sad food.
16 weeks! 4 months! only 5 left lady! your baby won't let you starve it- I honestly don't eat anymore than I did before I was pregnant but I can tell when baby is going through a growth spurt because for a few days I will wake up ravenously hungry! Congrats on your baby BOY! Taco bell is definitely a comfort food- I am so sad that we don't have one here
I'm super late to this week's check-in.. Sorry! Work has been kicking my butt lately, and as soon as I come home from my 10 hour day, I crash. Glad to see all the lovely ladies here!
How many weeks? 17w6d! Crazy!
How are you feeling? (Physically and Emotionally) Physically, feeling good. Some back pain has kicked in, but otherwise I feel good. Emotionally, I'm stable. I haven't felt the baby moving/kicking much this week, but I think it's because I've been moving non-stop all week and haven't had time to sit and relax at all. Hopefully baby monkey is all good in there!
Any appointments, ultrasounds or milestones this week? Wednesday is my next appointment! Excited to hear the baby's heartbeat again on the doppler. A/S is Feb. 3rd!
What else is going on? rant and raves this week? Life is good! No complaints! Love my new job, DH has been super supportive, and my bump is getting out of control!
QOTW: What is your go to comfort food? Grilled cheese and tomato soup! I also have ice cream about 3x a week right now. Mmm..
Hi lady! Are you feeling good solid kicks yet? I am only getting the slightly stronger flutter feeling still, but I'm just 15w5d so I know that's why GL on Weds! mmm grilled cheese..
Just got home from being out of town and a package from my friend with her Doppler was in it! I fired it up and DH got to hear at least one of the heartbeats. I'm going to have to do some research on how to find both, but even hearing one was so damn cool!
If anyone has extra thoughts and prayers and positive vibes today, could you share them with two of my wonderful friends from TTCAL?
one has had 4 first tri losses and is going for an u/s today, I know she is terrified.
the other is having a FET today and I know she is freaking out as well.. so if you can send extra good vibes their way or send up some prayers, I would sure appreciate it
If anyone has extra thoughts and prayers and positive vibes today, could you share them with two of my wonderful friends from TTCAL?
one has had 4 first tri losses and is going for an u/s today, I know she is terrified.
the other is having a FET today and I know she is freaking out as well.. so if you can send extra good vibes their way or send up some prayers, I would sure appreciate it
Hi lady! yay for 2nd tri! you have to wait another 3 weeks before your next apt? CFDNA are those the genetic tests? GL sharing the news with your friends! I am sure they will all be so excited
Thanks lady! It's exciting to join you all in the 2nd tri! Yes, I have to wait another 3 weeks before my next appointment (which is my first a/s scan). The suspense is very difficult, especially knowing that I should be heading in for my appointment in just over one week. CFDNA are those genetic tests...and they came back on Friday as low risk, which has calmed my nerves (a little.) The friends are super excited.
And, you guise (total AW)...
Last night we went to dinner with one set of especially close friends that we travel with and love to death. We're all pretty big drinkers and at dinner she and I both didn't order a drink. That's when her spouse said, "We have something to tell you. We're 12-weeks pregnant." We said, "WHAAAAT?!" and started to give high-fives across the table. Mid-high-five, I said, "I'm 14." All of us freaked out and started screaming like a bunch of crazy people inside a very intimate and crowded restaurant. This is so nuts and unexpected that we're all still having a hard time believing it. They've been trying for a really long time and we've been there for them throughout, and we never told anyone (not anyone!) that we even have an interest in having kids, so it is super shocking that we're pregnant together! It feels a little bit like a movie. It's so awesome. We are all so pumped!
That is amazing news! So excited for you both.
A woman I grew up with recently suffered a missed miscarriage at about 8 weeks. It was very similar to the circumstances of my first (small growth, small growth, lost heartbeat), and my heart has been breaking for her. We aren't especially close, but I've been texting and messaging with her all weekend, because I feel like she could use the extra support. It feels good to be of service to someone else, but at the same time, it's also brought up some of my own grief, which has been a little bit hard. If you all could send one up for her and her family, they could use the lift.
ashtog Thinking good thoughts for your TTCAL friends. Hoping for good scan news and a sticky transfer.
Post by lotsoflotts on Jan 26, 2015 12:50:30 GMT -5
So my PgAL brain is kicking into high gear today... I'm going to see my sister-in-law on Tues/Wed to celebrate my niece's 3rd birthday. DH has to work so I'm going on my own. The last time I was there, I was on my own for my other niece's first birthday, and that's when I had my last miscarriage. I delivered the baby there. I keep trying to remind myself that this pregnancy is different, it won't be the same as the others, but I'm going a little crazy. I don't even think I'll be able to walk into that bathroom, and I know I'll have to use it (unless I wanna pee outside...). I've gotta go there, since they're moving overseas in a few months and we won't be able to be with them for a long time, but man my brain is really not letting me enjoy the thought of being there with them right now. So if you ladies have some T&Ps to spare, please send them my way. I'm sure I'll be a wreck.
ashtog please let us know how the appts for your TTCAL friends go! I'm sending some prayers their way.
I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better now, but I am sorry to hear pgal brain got you last week It's so hard to just let go and not worry when you already love this little firefly so much and you have already experienced the feeling of losing something so precious once before. {{hugs}} try to remember the mantras. just because the last pregnancy ended in a loss doesn't mean this one will.
Thank you. I think it hit me harder last week because I had been feeling so much more confident. I told my family, and maybe making it more "real" that way just flipped the pgal switch. Thank you for reminding me about the mantras, it really does help.
Also, I'm sending out lots of T&Ps to your TTCAL friends.
So my PgAL brain is kicking into high gear today... I'm going to see my sister-in-law on Tues/Wed to celebrate my niece's 3rd birthday. DH has to work so I'm going on my own. The last time I was there, I was on my own for my other niece's first birthday, and that's when I had my last miscarriage. I delivered the baby there. I keep trying to remind myself that this pregnancy is different, it won't be the same as the others, but I'm going a little crazy. I don't even think I'll be able to walk into that bathroom, and I know I'll have to use it (unless I wanna pee outside...). I've gotta go there, since they're moving overseas in a few months and we won't be able to be with them for a long time, but man my brain is really not letting me enjoy the thought of being there with them right now. So if you ladies have some T&Ps to spare, please send them my way. I'm sure I'll be a wreck.
ashtog please let us know how the appts for your TTCAL friends go! I'm sending some prayers their way.
Thinking of you, lotsoflotts. I had a similar situation, we found out about our missed at an ultrasound before visiting my ILs and had a big ultrasound this pregnancy planned again, right before a visit to my ILs. So it was hard not to draw comparisons and be afraid. But that ultrasound went great, and I have faith that you're going to be great too. That pregnancy is not this pregnancy, though of course you love both babies.
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.