PgAL Check-In | 12/27/15

[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.

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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: Any plans for NYE?

[prvc678]

How far along are you? 9 weeks and a couple days.

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? I ended up with a cold turned sinus and ear infection last week, and we are on vacation visiting the in-laws, so it's been exhausting being sick and pregnant and having to try to keep up with my MIL who is like the Energizer Bunny. The good news is, my cold symptoms overshadowed the pregnancy symptoms for a few days, so instead of feeling hungover all the time, I just coughed a lot and had throbbing ears. Now, after 5 days of abx, I'm on the up and up and feeling pretty good. Emotionally, just trucking along.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? I'm hungry. I swear everything in this house is sugar-free or fat-free. We rarely eat that shit. I prefer moderation of full fat whole foods over all that chemical crap. And we are in the land of delicious fresh seafood and fried chicken. I want some fried food (especially now that I can taste again), damnit!!

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? OB appt and u/s 1/18. I may call before then for a quick heartbeat check, if I feel like I need it.

QOTW: Any plans for NYE? No!! We've been invited to a few parties by my dad and some friends who don't know I'm pg. But at this point after being on the other side of the country and sick for a week, I just want to stay home and relax.

[sarcaztic10]

How far along are you? 9w 2d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)?

MS is still hanging around. I am super gassy and bloated most of the day now which has been causing discomfort.

Emotionally I am on edge. I am approaching my last loss milestone and I really want another u/s next week just to make sure everything is ok but I am having issues getting in at my OBs office now that my RE has released me.

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

MY OB's office is requiring a "confirmation" visit prior to scheduling me for an ultrasound at 10 weeks like my RE is recommending. I told them that is has been confirmed about 6 times now either with betas or ultrasounds and that they have all of these records. I really want them to just schedule the meeting with my OB and an ultrasound on the same day but they are being asses about it.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments?

I have my "confirmation" visit on 1/7 because that is the earliest they could fit me in.

QOTW: Any plans for NYE? Nope, DS's B-day is that weekend so we will be doing something fun for that.

[icaughtfire]

How far along are you? 10w5d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Physically I just feel blah. I don't feel nauseous all day, but when it hits it comes quick & out of nowhere. I also don't feel hungry/things I like aren't sounding good to me. And the exhaustion..when does the energy come?! Mentally I'm trying to stay positive & I'm feeling pretty confident.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? Almost out of 1st Tri, woo hoo!!

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? NT scan 01/13.

QOTW: Any plans for NYE? Nope. I'm off that night but have to work at 6:30am the next day so no point in going anywhere. I probably couldn't stay awake until midnight if I tried.

[cavewmn]

How far along are you? 10w3d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Emotionally I go up and down. I can't wait for my doppler to arrive! Physically I am bloated and gassy. I am so tired of waking up with a stuffed nose, headache, and sore throat.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? DH's older brother is being an ass. He is refusing to let his step mom see their kid which means his dad doesn't get to see the kid. Yet he lets his mother take her out of state. He acts like he is 3 and still thinks his parents are going to get remarried or some shit. But this means SMIL needs extra reassurance we aren't asses like big brother is.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? screening and ob appointment are 1/20. Just counting down the days and also awaiting for my doppler to get here.

QOTW: Any plans for NYE? I would really love to have my SIL come over but usually by that time I am laying in bed hoping sleep overtakes me or I go to bed really early. But New Years Day we are going to DH parents house for dinner.

[lovegrilledcheese]

1. 12w1d

2. I'm feel really sick with bad ms. Went to ER last night for fluids and nausea meds which really helped. They said I should have come in earlier. My OB said if it continues during week I can get iv fluids at her office.

Rants/Raves: We got our genetic testing back and it's clear! We are team pink! Hopefully this MS clears up soon.

Next appt is on 1/13 for a cervical length check with ultrasound and we see OB after.

[madamewaffles]

How far along are you? 14 weeks

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Ok. Ticking the calendar until my next OB appt.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? I met with my neurologist yesterday. I have a genetic condition that has some physical and respiratory limitations, so she did an examination and we discussed the future. Ultimately, she recommends a planned CS at 37-38 weeks to avoid respiratory stress and physical limits. I knew this was a likely possibility, but it is still hard to swallow. Knowing we have a plan in place, though, gives me great comfort.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? I see my pulmnologist tomorrow for a consult RE: lung function during pregnancy. After that, only 3 short weeks till my next OB check-up, and then a week later is my A/S!

QOTW: Any plans for NYE? Nope! MH wants to make homemade pizza and watch movies and I couldn't be happier. I am a homebody and he is usually the socializer, so staying in will be nice.

[jenn83]

I just introduced myself yesterday on this board but figured I would go ahead and jump in!

How far along are you? 11w6d - Just one more day till 12 weeks!!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally)? Getting better. I was very cautious for a while that something was going to go wrong. I am starting to feel more connection - I think part of me was guarded in the case something did happened. We had an ultrasound on Monday with MFM and everything looked great. NT scan also went well.

Any Rants/Raves/Questions you'd like to share/ask? Can't regular office hours be changed to not start until 10 a.m.? It may be because the weather is gloomy but I just want to stay in bed and sleep.

Any upcoming milestones or appointments? Next OB appointment isn't until 1/25 since I just had one on Monday; however, we did take the verifi test by Progenity so we are anxious to hear this next week about the results from this genetic screen and also find out what we are having (YAY!!!)

QOTW: Any plans for NYE? We have nothing planned but I feel like it is going to be a PJ's and sparkling grape juice night.