PgAL Check-In | 12/13/15

[madamewaffles]

Hello and welcome to the PgAL check-in. This place is for those of us who have experienced a loss(es) previously. Use this space to ask questions, share your excitement/rage, or ask/give support! Feel free to jump in anytime.

Link to PgAL mantras from CAR --> www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/1034/pgal-mantras

How far along are you?

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)?

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask?

Any upcoming milestones or appointments?

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents?

[prvc678]

How far along are you? 7w, 2d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Physically, up and down. Yesterday was a good day, and I feel pretty good today so far. As long as I stay on top of keeping something in my stomach and drinking water, I feel decent. Emotionally, all is well.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? Nothing at the moment.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? Bloodwork and medical hx appt with MW on Fri. Anxious to find out if I have low iron again (I end up on iron supplements for anemia every time I'm pregnant, which is entirely unpleasant, compounded with the already-present pregnancy constipation).

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? I was never classically trained as a musician (I played trombone for a couple years so at one point I could read music), but I have a knack for playing songs on the piano or guitar by ear, just from hearing a song on the radio. Apparently my grandfather who passed away before I was born was able to do the same thing.

[lovegrilledcheese]

How far along are you? 10w0d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Still struggling with ms and severe constipation thanks to nausea meds!

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? I'm done with shots and extra estrogen (as of last night)!!!!!!!

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? First appt with OB on Thursday as we graduated from RE

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? No but I work with kids abd I've become very good at making animal sounds lol

[madamewaffles]

Yay for stopping shots/estrogen, lovegrilledcheese! Hope the MS eases up for you soon!
prvc678, hope your blood work comes back good so you don't have to take the extra iron!

AFM:
How far along are you? 11w5d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Water is still a struggled to get down. MS has eased up A LOT, but my stomach just doesn't handle liquid well. Emotionally, I am kind of weak right now. I had my genetic consultation on Friday and had the NT scan scheduled following. Well, after discussing it with the GC, we opted for the MaterniT21 Plus test and then she dropped the bomb on us that then the NT scan was unnecessary. I understand that, but was so, so looking forward to seeing baby and making sure everything was okay. Even after asking if it was possible to do both anyway, or at the very least a regular ultrasound since I was scheduled for one anyway, GC said no and admitted she had no good reason why not. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. I go back a week from tomorrow for my first real OB doctor appointment, so I hope she will do an u/s then.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? See above...

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? Next Monday I meet my OB for the first time this pregnancy.

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? I can open non-twisty beer bottle caps with many objects such as a ruler, lighter, table, another beer bottle...

[sarcaztic10]

How far along are you? 7w 2d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? I am so exhausted. Saturday I slept 12 hours at night and took a 2 hour cat nap in the middle of the day. Nausea is abut better on the Diclegis but sometimes pops up with a vengeance. Emotionally I am doing so so. We heard a HB of 117 at our appt on Friday but I know that is not a guaranty after having a loss at nearly 10 weeks after a perfect spot. I am trying not to feel like 117 is on the low end for 6w 6d, just keep telling myself that the RE isn't worried and baby is measuring on track down to the day.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? Nope

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? Next u/s appt is on 12/23

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? None at all.

[feisty]

How far along are you?

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Emotionally pretty good lately. Physically, miserable. I have a cold/cough and am exhausted. Plus its raining, I just want to lay around all day

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? Any tips for cold remedies while pregnant?

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? ultrasound with MFM next Monday!

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? hmm...I can ready pretty darn fast, and I do unnaturally well playing bingo or raffle games

[madamewaffles]

feisty , I think I am the resident NeilMed rep on this board, lol.

I can't say enough great things about this:



It is completely safe for pregnancy and allows you to irrigate your sinuses and get all the gunk out. Seriously. TMI, but almost every time I use it (when I'm not sick, 2x a week), I have an immense amount of goo/gunk come out and I feel so much clearer. When I'm sick, I do it 2-3x a day. You can buy at Target or WalMart easily. Just don't get the off-brand ones, they suck.

Also, spoonfuls of honey help soothe the throat and is antibacterial. Lots of warm chicken stock (with noodles if you like!), warm tea with honey and lemon, and of course, rest. A humidifier at night helps too!

I had an awful cold from weeks 5-7 and all of those things helped make it bearable.

[lovegrilledcheese]

Dec 14, 2015 14:51:03 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

feisty , I think I am the resident NeilMed rep on this board, lol.

I can't say enough great things about this:



It is completely safe for pregnancy and allows you to irrigate your sinuses and get all the gunk out. Seriously. TMI, but almost every time I use it (when I'm not sick, 2x a week), I have an immense amount of goo/gunk come out and I feel so much clearer. When I'm sick, I do it 2-3x a day. You can buy at Target or WalMart easily. Just don't get the off-brand ones, they suck.

Also, spoonfuls of honey help soothe the throat and is antibacterial. Lots of warm chicken stock (with noodles if you like!), warm tea with honey and lemon, and of course, rest. A humidifier at night helps too!

I had an awful cold from weeks 5-7 and all of those things helped make it bearable.

You and me both! Love Neil med and have used it for about 10 years! I agree don't get the saline packets that aren't made by Neil med as they burn.

[cavewmn]

madamewaffles, I love my netipot!!!

How far along are you? 8w4d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)?
A lot less anxiety now! Even my bloating has calmed down.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask?
We had out ultrasound yesterday and there is indeed a baby in my ute!!

Any upcoming milestones or appointments?
I should be having two appointments in the next 5 weeks. One with our normal OB January 20th and before that should be one just to do some measuring and testing at the 12 week mark.

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? Not really. I can roll my tongue but I am not sure that is a talent!

[icaughtfire]

How far along are you? 9w1d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Starting to feel better physically, nausea is nearly gone, just still exhausted. Mentally I keep telling myself to stay positive, we've seen a strong heartbeat, I've still got symptoms & no bleeding.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? We plan to announce on Facebook next month and I think I've figured out how we'll do it. Now if I can just get DD to cooperate when I take her picture.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? NT scan on 01/13!

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? Other than being hilarious & awesome, I can't think of any other talents that I'd be able to share outside my bedroom.

[prvc678]

Dec 17, 2015 10:11:39 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

How far along are you? 9w1d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Starting to feel better physically, nausea is nearly gone, just still exhausted. Mentally I keep telling myself to stay positive, we've seen a strong heartbeat, I've still got symptoms & no bleeding.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? We plan to announce on Facebook next month and I think I've figured out how we'll do it. Now if I can just get DD to cooperate when I take her picture.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? NT scan on 01/13!

QOTW: Do you have any hidden talents? Other than being hilarious & awesome, I can't think of any other talents that I'd be able to share outside my bedroom.

Lol at talents in the bedroom.