Semi weekly check in 9/26

[azurely]

It's been a few weeks since we've done one of these, but I like seeing how all of the TTTCers are doing.

How far along are you?

How are you feeling?

What's your favorite moment of pregnancy so far?

[azurely]

I'll be 33 weeks on Sunday.

I have a cold/cough/sore throat right now, but other than that I feel good. My feet are swollen most of the time, but it's not painful, just gross to look at. I might be investing in some compression hose this weekend.

My favorite moment was the anatomy scan at 19 weeks, because I loved seeing him dancing around and looking like a real baby, and finding out he looked healthy was such a relief. Our first ultrasound at 6 weeks, when we saw the heartbeat for the first time, is a very close second.

[busterpup]

How far along are you? 12w6d

How are you feeling? Better. Definitely less sick, which is nice. I'm hoping that the "honeymoon phase" is starting up.

What's your favorite moment of pregnancy so far? The NT scan. I was so worried that something would be wrong, so the sense of relief when it was normal was overwhelming. Same with the heartbeat, but there's still so much that goes wrong in those few weeks that I couldn't be happy. Now I finally feel like I can be (cautiously) happy.

[nmosrob]

I'm so glad you did this, I've been thinking of doing one.

How far along are you? 8w5d

How are you feeling? Overall good, but yesterday not so good. Wednesday night was (supposed to be) my last PIO shot, and started Endometrin yesterday, 3xday. After the first one in the morning, I guess I wasn't feeling myself but didn't think anything of it until after I put in the 2nd one in the afternoon. I had major cramping, it was so uncomfortable, I just wanted to crawl into a ball and cry. I called RE, went in for u/s today, baby is fine. I wasn't too concerned because there was no blood, just major discomfort. No more Endometrin, going back to PIO. It's not for long, just another week or so, and I'll gladly take the butt shot pain over what I had yesterday, any day.

What's your favorite moment of pregnancy so far? Still early, has to be hearing the heartbeat for the first time. And watching dh talk about it, he's never been into this as much as I am, it's nice to see him get excited.

[coribelle26]

I love these check ins!

Depending on which ultrasound you want to believe, I'm either 13w3d or 14w0d. I like the second one better but I'm mostly still going by the original dating. Either way I am past the point of my miscarriage last time. I haven't had that big sigh of relief yet but I think hearing the heartbeat at my appointment next Friday will help.

I feel pretty normal but a little stretchy in the abdomen. Hopefully that's a good sign! I'm scaling back on the Crinone (and intending to stop completely by Tuesday) and already I feel like I am having less of the discharge that was freaking me out and making me think I was leaking fluid last weekend.

My favorite thing was definitely the ultrasound for the NT scan. That was the first time I've ever seen baby-like features, plus we got to see it bouncing around. It really felt real for the first time.

[linz]

31 weeks today.

I have today off and feel great. No pelvis pain. I have started to swell so making sure I'm good on water.

My favorite moment has been watching them move. I love staring at my stomach more then I like feeling them. I also loved H's reaction when we found out it was twins. I cried (I think the whole IVF process finally had hit me). H said "1 or 2, doesnt matter. I'm just glad your pregnant". He's been a good support for me when I feel down.

[krystee]

1. Almost 13 weeks!
2. I feel very heavy. It's hard to explain, but kind of like my stomach feels like I am full all the time, even when I am hungry.
3. Seeing the heartbeat for the first time. Also, telling my mom. She was over the moon, it was so fun.

The things I am most looking forward to next are hearing the heartbeat and feeling kicks!

[starburst604]

How far along are you? 6w5d

How are you feeling? A bit "hungover" today. Food aversions/preferences have hit me hard but no real sickness. Just an underlying ickiness. And tired, some of that is recovering from the surgery too I think.

What's your favorite moment of pregnancy so far? Well, I got momentary enjoyment and a few tears seeing the heartbeat on Tuesday, before all the craziness went down. Really excited/nervous to go back on Tuesday.

[KaraOrNot]

I am 38 weeks. I haven't checked in a while and a lot has been going on.

About a month ago, I went in for a follow up ultrasound, to make sure that the fluid on the kidney issue had completely resolved. That was fine, but the doctor mentioned that the baby's femur and humerus were measuring short and I was referred to a MFM for a more detailed scan.

During that scan, the bones were still measuring short. In addition, they noticed a possible missing connection on the cerebellum and had a hard time seeing a nasal bone. However, they couldn't give us any definite answers, because I was 36 weeks and due to that, they weren't able to get very clear views/pictures. We had the option of doing nothing and waiting until birth, an amnio, or the M21 blood test. We opted to do the blood test.

About 2 weeks ago, the MFM called and confirmed that the baby has Down syndrome. We met w/ her again last week and learned that the baby likely has a heart defect which would require open heart surgery (about 50% of babies w/ Down syndrome have heart defects). So, after birth, the baby will need to see a pediatric cardiologist to find out more and to make a plan for surgery. There is still a slight chance that the baby also has something called Dandy Walker syndrome (the missing connection on the cerebellum), so the baby will also need to have an MRI to get a better look.

Babies w/ Down syndrome also have a higher risk of being stillborn, so I have been going in for bi-weekly monitoring; a NST on Monday and a biophysical profile ultrasound on Thursday. During my ultrasound on Thursday, they noticed that my amniotic fluid is low. I was given instructions to stay off my feet and drink a ton of water. They will recheck on Monday. If the fluid is still low, they will induce.

On top of all this, about a month ago, I started having significant issues w/ my hip and have basically been unable to walk, stand, and sit for the past month.

Between my hip issues, the diagnosis, the possibility of my baby needing a huge surgery, normal pregnancy hormones, and the fact that I have basically been on bed rest for the past month w/ nothing but time to think about all this, I have been a hot mess.

At this point, there is no longer anything I like about pregnancy, lol.

[awkwardpenguin]

KaraOrNot, I've been thinking of you and the baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially for the baby's heart and brain. Huge hugs.

[krystee]

KaraOrNot I am so sorry for all the worry and pain you have been going through. Big hugs. You and your baby are in my thoughts.

[catscatscats]

Hang in there KaraOrNot. I'm sorry everything has been so tough. I'm thinking of you and your family.

[nmosrob]

I'm so sorry KaraOrNot. You and your baby will be in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS))

[andthentherewere10]

Thinking of you KaraOrNot and your husband and LO.

[bk1]

((KaraOrNot)) Thinking of you, your DH, and your baby. I'm so sorry you are going through so much.

[bk1]

I'm 20w6d

Feeling pretty good. My energy isn't as high as it was before the pregnancy but everything else is about the same. At least I am able to get a lot more done then I could a couple months ago.

My favorite part has been feeling her move around/kicking. After the previous m/cs I just couldn't wait to get to the point where I could feel her and know she is okay in there.

[coribelle26]

KaraOrNot I am sending you and your family lots and lots of hugs.

[whiskeyandwine]

KaraOrNot - I'm so sorry you've had such a rough go lately. Is there anything we can do for you? ((hugggggsssss))

[rachelgreen]

I can only send you, your DH, and your precious baby a million hugs and T&Ps KaraOrNot. Whatever I can do for you I will. Don't hesitate to call me day or night.

[speyedr]

KaraOrNot Lots of hugs and good thoughts for you and your little one for a safe & quick delivery and healthy heart and brain.

[azurely]

Hugs KaraOrNot. I'm so sorry you've had so much to deal with, and to continue to worry and stress about. I'll be praying for you, your H, and your little one. I hope things go as smoothly as possible for the delivery and subsequent surgery.

[King26]

(((KaraOrNot)))

[Monica Geller]

KaraOrNot  I'm thinking of you, your H, and your baby. ((HUGS))

I'm 14 weeks today!

I'm starting to feel better. Most days are hit or miss though.  I'm starting to slowly get more energy back too, which is nice.

Favorite moment so far was seeing the baby moving around at the NT scan. I can't wait to see how much changes at the anatomy scan!

[FastHands]

Oh KaraOrNot, I'm so sorry to hear you guys are going through this. I'm thinking of you all and wishing you strength and peace. Giant hugs.

[linz]

KaraOrNot lots of hugs and prayers coming your way. Such a stressful situation but I pray everything works out with your baby and you and your H find strength thru all of this.

[MrsAggie]

((KaraOrNot))

[MrsAggie]

I'm 26w3d.

I'm feeling okay. I had a handful of BH contractions on Saturday that were pretty painful. Luckily they stopped during the night so yay for no preterm labor!

Feeling little man kick and move has been awesome. I love that I can put my hand on my stomach to soothe him and when I rub around on it, it stirs him up. It's cute how reactive he is

[busterpup]

KaraOrNot I'm so sorry that this has been a stressful time for you. It's great that the docs are taking such care, but a heart surgery after birth is always scary. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

[hainesherway]

Sending thoughts and prayers KaraOrNot!

I just got my BFP yesterday, and first bloodwork to confirm today (which is my birthday). I'm currently on cloud 9!

[Monica Geller]

Sept 29, 2014 13:36:42 GMT -5 hainesherway said:

Sending thoughts and prayers KaraOrNot!

I just got my BFP yesterday, and first bloodwork to confirm today (which is my birthday). I'm currently on cloud 9!

Congrats!!!!