Pregnancy Check-in (Oct 5)

[kh826]

Happy Monday Pregnant Peeps & Partners!

This is our weekly check-in for those who's families are expecting!

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?


2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)


3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?


Due Date List

*NOTE: We have several recent BFPs (YAY!!!), but I don't want to be presumptuous and add anyone to the check-in before they are ready, so please let us know when you are ready to be added and what your EDD is!

officerofthelaw - November 11
ionaerebor - November 23
amandflo - January 16
cetcar - January 16
kh826 - January 22
daisyflower - January 26
wittyandwaiting - March 28
honigbiene - April 24
crazyaunt84 - May 15
bexincanada - Let us know!

Congrats to all of our recently pregnant peeps -- can't wait to add you to this list very soon!

QOTW: What is something that has surprised you about this pregnancy so far? What is an upcoming pregnancy milestone that you are anxiously awaiting?

[kh826]

1. 24w2d
Baby #2
Team Green!

2. OB appointment this Thursday (10/8)

3. I am feeling a lot more movement, and J felt Dosey move for the first time from the outside last week, which was great! Sleep still alludes me, but such is life. Headaches come and go, and I will mention that to my OB on Thursday. I noticed a little bit of swelling in my legs and feet last Friday when I got home from work for the first time. It wasn't bad, and it was gone in the morning on Saturday. I have been waiting for that to start since I started swelling in my legs and feet at around 18 weeks with my last pregnancy. I am pleasantly surprised that I haven't had that so far this time around. I have been getting overheated easily, and I have had a few instances in the last week where I will be sitting still and not moving, but will get out of breath (when trying to read a book to William, for example). This happened with my last pregnancy too. I feel like it has to do with baby's position (when baby is pushed up under my lungs more, this seems to happen).

In other random news, I bought a new pair of maternity jeans this weekend that I really like. It's the little things!

QOTW: I have been surprised by my lack of focus on pregnancy this time. I know I have said this before, but it seems so shocking to me that sometimes I legit forget that I am pregnant. How is that even possible?!?! I was obsessed with pregnancy last time!

This isn't really a milestone, but I am looking forward to being done with the GD test. I totally HATED that drink last time. I am dreading it, so I will be glad when it is over. I am also a little paranoid (based on absolutely nothing) that I won't pass this time. I just feel like I know a lot of people lately who have had GD. It is totally silly and baseless for me to think that means I will have it this time around, but I am just a worrier. I will be glad when the test is over and behind me.

[ionaerebor]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby? I'm 33 weeks pregnant with my first, a girl.
2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?) Nothing until next week when I will have a growth scan!
3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things? Seven weeks until my EDD, 4 weeks until I'm full term. I've started the countdown, possibly a bit early haha. I also finish work in 3 weeks, and my mother will get here in 6. Symptoms wise, the insomnia has set in, and I ache everywhere all the time. My ankles are still swollen and I run out of breath every five footsteps it feels like.
QOTW: What is something that has surprised you about this pregnancy so far? What is an upcoming pregnancy milestone that you are anxiously awaiting? I never expected to be so uncomfortable so early on. I'm pretty tall, and since I was a tiny baby, I kind of just guessed I was going to be more okay for longer. I have a daily countdown on my phone and IPod until I'm full term. It's a month away, I can't wait.

[bexincanada]

1. First baby, 6 weeks today, due May 30th.

2. We've got our first ultrasound on the 16th, and are on the list for a midwife. I attempted to make an appointment with my GP today but her booking system is ridiculous. I waited on the phone for 30 minutes this morning only to be told by reception that she was full today but to call back Thursday as they are holding her afternoon.

3. I'm having quite the day. I woke up with that "is this real" feeling, wondering if everything was OK since I haven't had many symptoms (that couldn't also be ascribed to something else). Then, as I was starved and making breakfast I suddenly had a huge wave of nausea and rushed to the bathroom... as I went to kneel over the toilet I injured my quad, some kind of pull or strain. I am now icing and elevating, and being grateful that I don't work today until the afternoon. Quite an embarrassing injury.

QOTW: Besides the existence of a growing, living, thing in my body I can't say much has been a surprise so far. Maybe because everything has been a surprise so I'm just rolling with it. Definitely anxiously awaiting our first ultrasound.

[mahler5]

This is my first check in. It's still really early. We are 4 1/2 weeks. Our beta doubled over the weekend so thata a good sign.

This is our second baby. Our first is 19 months now. We got pregnant using my wife's embryo. We have an ultrasound on Friday at 5w1d. That seems kind of early. Maybe they want to see if the yolk sack is visible. I am anxious to hear the heart beat in a couple weeks.

I'm tired which I definitely remember feeling very early on the first time. I'm especially tired today because I worked last night until 11:30 and C was up at 6. Luckily we both got a nap earlier.

I have had some slight nausea this last week. Not full on morning sickness ( or even close) but enough certain foods don't sound good at all. This is definitely earlier than first pregnancy but I think it probably has more to do with the progesterone supplements.

QOTW: I'm definitely looking forward to hearing the heartbeat and don't feel like I will be officially pregnant until then in some ways. I'm definitely trying not to get my hopes up too much until then.

[wittyandwaiting]

1. 15 weeks and....
WE ARE FINDING OUT at our ultrasound on October 30! Peace out team green!


2. Midwife next week, ultrasound on October 30 and I'm getting the flu shot in a few days (anybody else?).


3. I am still puking at least once a day. I keep thinking that it's getting better but then I have a terrible day. I think I am going to puke this whole pregnancy. Other than that, I'm doing pretty well and I have a real live bump!

QOTW: What is something that has surprised you about this pregnancy so far? That not a soul has said something like "who's the father"....yet.

What is an upcoming pregnancy milestone that you are anxiously awaiting? Our next ultrasound because that is when we will find out the baby sex and it's also the halfway point!

[wittyandwaiting]

Welcome and congratulations to anybody new to the check-in!

kh826, hooray for so many exciting things, J feeling the baby move and new jeans are pretty exciting!

ionaerebor You're almost there!

bexincanada I'm sorry I LOL'd at your injury and I hope that you have a quick recovery. I had the toilet lid fall on my head during an episode of puking and it left a big bump on my head.

mahler5 congratulations again and I'm really excited to hear about your doubling Beta. I will keep my fingers crossed everything goes well at your ultrasound!

[bexincanada]

No worries about the LOL'ing wittyandwaiting, it was pretty funny in hindsight - a battle wound! Will this be your first appointment with the Midwife?

[wittyandwaiting]

bexincanada - This will be my third appointment with our midwives.

[Stringy]

Well I might as well hop in here too huh? I still don't believe its really true, and will likely worry it isn't most every day. I go back next week for repeat blood work. When did people (who were with an RE) have their first u/s. She didn't mention it, but I forgot to ask!

[kh826]

Oct 6, 2015 10:28:56 GMT -5 Stringy said:

Well I might as well hop in here too huh? I still don't believe its really true, and will likely worry it isn't most every day. I go back next week for repeat blood work. When did people (who were with an RE) have their first u/s. She didn't mention it, but I forgot to ask!

So it seems that every RE is a little bit different on this. I did not have my first u/s with either of my pregnancies (both IVF with RE) until 6 weeks. I have seen multiple folks on here though who have had an early u/s in the 5th week to check for a yolk sac.

[mahler5]

Oct 6, 2015 10:35:20 GMT -5 kh826 said:

Oct 6, 2015 10:28:56 GMT -5 Stringy said:

Well I might as well hop in here too huh? I still don't believe its really true, and will likely worry it isn't most every day. I go back next week for repeat blood work. When did people (who were with an RE) have their first u/s. She didn't mention it, but I forgot to ask!

So it seems that every RE is a little bit different on this. I did not have my first u/s with either of my pregnancies (both IVF with RE) until 6 weeks. I have seen multiple folks on here though who have had an early u/s in the 5th week to check for a yolk sac.

Yeah, we are doing one at 5 weeks. It seems kind of early but maybe will relieve some of my fears. And I'm really wanting to wean off these freaking meds soon!

[karlamo]

Oct 6, 2015 10:28:56 GMT -5 Stringy said:

Well I might as well hop in here too huh? I still don't believe its really true, and will likely worry it isn't most every day. I go back next week for repeat blood work. When did people (who were with an RE) have their first u/s. She didn't mention it, but I forgot to ask!

Sticking my nose in where it doesn't belong...

They've always done ours 1 week after the third beta so 6 weeksish and then a second u/s at 8 weeks before releasing us to the OB. They seem to wait to book the first u/s till after you get your third beta results.

I know it's early and you feel scared to exhale but you may want to find/call your OB now to get your first apt with them set up. With our first we waited till getting released from FS before making an OB apt and had to wait longer than we liked plus at our 8 week u/s they asked us when our OB apt was. It may not feel like it now but these apts move quick and soon you'll be at the second tri.

[cetcar]

Welcome all the newly pregnant folks!

ionaerebor, Sorry you're so uncomfortable. Countdown mode!

wittyandwaiting, We also are getting a flu shot. Our OB has a version with less mercury for pregnant ladies. In a few weeks, I will also get the TDAP vaccine. CET got it 2 years ago so she's all set.

mahler5, Congrats! Good luck at your first ultrasound

Stringy, Congrats! We had our first ultrasound at 7 weeks and a few days but that was about a week later than they typically do it because we were out of town.  We had three ultrasounds (7, 9, and 11 weeks) with our RE and graduated to the OB after our 11 week appointment.  


1. 25 weeks 2 days pregnant with our first.

2. Since our OB's office lost power last week, our appointment was moved to this morning. It was our first appointment where they measured my stomach and we only listened to the heartbeat, no ultrasound. Still loved getting to hear it. In the new few weeks, I'll have to go in for my 1 hour glucose test.

3. Some nauseous and light headed/dizziness periodically which is new. Some pressure/heaviness in my lower abdomen during spin, the doctor recommended changing the position of the bike or not doing it for as long. Lots of movement and sometimes it's really visible from the outside.

QOTW: What is something that has surprised you about this pregnancy so far? That I haven't maintained running consistently throughout it and I've adjusted pretty well. For CET, it is how 'normal' I seem.

What is an upcoming pregnancy milestone that you are anxiously awaiting? I guess we're looking forward to our next in depth ultrasound. We always love any chance to see them.

[crazyaunt84]

kh826 - Glad J can join in the kicking fun!! Go, Dosey!
ionaerebor - its never too early for a countdown! Sorry you're feeling uncomfortable, though.
bexincanada - your u/s will be here before you know it! Sorry you've got morning sickness.
mahler5 - so glad you're here!
wittyandwaiting - I can't wait to find out what team you're on!!
Stringy - AHHH!!! Welcome to the pregnancy check in!!!! We had our first u/s at 5w1d, however our betas were so high that they skipped the third beta and just scheduled the ultrasound instead.
cetcar - glad you're doing well!

I'm late. It's Wednesday already and I haven't the foggiest idea where this week has gone.

1. I'm 8w3d today - first pregnancy, expecting twins.

2. We had an ultrasound and bloodwork on Monday. Babies are moving right along - 15.5 and 16.5 mm, with heart rates at 166 and 170. It's crazy how fast they grow! My progesterone keeps climbing and is now over 40 for the first time. Only 2 more weeks of endometrin and 4 more weeks of PIO! Next appt is Tuesday. We've only got 2 appts left with the RE before we graduate. I have all the feels about this.

3. I got a one day reprieve from nausea on Monday and I ate like a champ. It's back, and food is gross again, but for one day it was glorious! No puking, for which I'm eternally grateful. I definitely don't have any bump to speak of, but my clothes are getting tighter. The scale says I've lost a lb this month, so I know it's not from overeating. Can't wait to rock the bump.

QOTW: I know I've mentioned this, but I wasn't expecting the exhaustion. I can't wait for the 2nd trimester and hopefully a reprieve from fatigue and nausea.