Yay another week!! Who's all up for appointments this week? Let us know how far along you, how you are doing, any questions you have! Any thoughts on how to organize this thread? I'd love to have due dates once we're all ready for that. Do you want questions of the week + general chatter or just chatter?
Post by dollyllama on Jun 14, 2015 13:24:51 GMT -5
6w2d today. First appointment/ultrasound on Tuesday so I'm a nervous wreck. Other than the same old occasional nausea wave, exhaustion, and mildly sore boobs I'm feeling completely normal. I'm just hoping that means everything is fine and I'm just enjoying a calm pregnancy.
I love statistics and probability so I found a website that tracks miscarriage percentage by day (not terribly scientific but mildly reassuring) and looked up the stats of a missed miscarriage so I'm feeling a bit better.
Good luck ginkgoleaf and other folks with appointments this week!
I'm not a snow baby, but can I check in as well?? Pretty please, because you are all my peeps still Maybe just a general grads weekly check in would be cool?
So I will be 20 weeks Tuesday. How the heck am I already halfway through?? For real, its flying by.
I have my anatomy scan on Wed and now suddenly feeling super impatient about knowing the sex and that everything is ok with baby still. We started our baby registries this weekend with gender neutral stuff for now, but I can't wait to know whether to look at girlie or boy things
I'm also feel daily baby movement which I love, until I feel its been awhile since feeling it and then I try not to act neurotic and think something is wrong. And my belly button is disappearing fast. I don't know why I'm surprised, but I guess I figured that would happen later.
Of course g22. The more the merrier. Dw is at 5 weeks exactly. So we are just in a holding pattern until the ultra sound on the 29th. I am going to be a wreck until then and god help me during the actual u/s. I figured out before they said anything that it was not going well and pretty much started sobbing. I think I will not look until they give is some news. I am bummed out our re is not available to see us after the u/s. So we are seeing a n.p. I am not upset about not seeing a dr. I just love our re and we have not seen her since Jan. Oh well we better see her one time before we get discharged.
We were firmly in team green last time. This time I want to know. Dw is not convinced we should find out. If for no other reason than if we are having a boy I can sell dd's clothes.
7 weeks exactly here (by O date). I have my follow up scan tomorrow. I'm hoping it's all good news, though I'm less anxious than last time, mostly because I feel like absolute death. TMI alert: I've been retching so hard I've got a tear in my esophagus that bleeds every time I vomit. I'm going to mention this to the doc doing the scan, but figure fat chance she'll give me anything to calm the nausea. Still, I want to make sure it's not doing permanent damage. Sure, it's worth it if you get a baby in the end, but I of all people know that doesn't always happen. Dear lord, I'm clearly the Eeyore of this group. Someone send me a rainbow-pooping unicorn, stat!
I'm 6w1d. I'm completely exhausted and chasing after dd1 feels impossible at times. Nausea has actually lightened up a bit, which leaves me equally pleased and concerned. Anyone else having incredibly intense dreams?
Final Beta #6 is tomorrow (30dpo) and first ultrasound is 6/22 at 7w2d. I'm really really nervous about both.
7 weeks exactly here (by O date). I have my follow up scan tomorrow. I'm hoping it's all good news, though I'm less anxious than last time, mostly because I feel like absolute death. TMI alert: I've been retching so hard I've got a tear in my esophagus that bleeds every time I vomit. I'm going to mention this to the doc doing the scan, but figure fat chance she'll give me anything to calm the nausea. Still, I want to make sure it's not doing permanent damage. Sure, it's worth it if you get a baby in the end, but I of all people know that doesn't always happen. Dear lord, I'm clearly the Eeyore of this group. Someone send me a rainbow-pooping unicorn, stat!
I liked your post because I'm so happy things are still going along ok pregnancy wise so far, but ouch to the tear. I hope the nausea/vomiting eases up on you soon!
Post by ginkgoleaf on Jun 14, 2015 18:06:45 GMT -5
I'm 7w today. I didn't realize that loira and I are due date buddies!
Been having spotting off and on since Friday night. It started as bright red and a bit of it and has eased off to brownish and only when I wipe. Tmi maybe? I'm still having symptoms like being hungry, tired, and a bit queasy, so I'm trying to stay positive.
First ultrasound tomorrow at the RE. Supposed to graduate if all is well and then also have first midwife appointment tomorrow afternoon since DH was already off work. Hoping for good news!
Good luck dollyllama! I've also looked up similar charts
Oh loira, you poor thing. I didn't even know that was possible! I hope they're able to help you ease the sickness. Looking forward to a great update from you tomorrow.
Hugs ginkgoleaf. I'm anxiously awaiting your update tomorrow.
I'm 7w5d today. Next appt is a week from Tuesday at 9 weeks. I continue to feel like total crud. I have thankfully yet to vomit, but I know it's still early. My life revolves around food and what I can tolerate eating and when. All I want is cereal, grilled cheese, and Mac and cheese. Regardless, I try to make healthy choices. Hoping this gets easier in a few weeks.
10w1d today. I had some horrible back and groin pains a couple nights ago. The RE thought I had a uti and put me on bactrim. Which i seemed to have a bad reaction to. So after 3 days on it my cultures came back no uti I'm thinking maybe a kidney stone? Trying to stay optimistic and not think the worst.
We have another ultrasound Tuesday morning. And our first appt at the OBGYN on Friday.
Post by cactuscookie on Jun 14, 2015 20:08:07 GMT -5
I'm 7w2d. I have an ultrasound on Thursday.
I'm feeling pretty good right now, emotionally and physically. I had a freakout on Wednesday, but I've felt better about things since then. I haven't had any nausea, just fatigue. My limbs feel so heavy. It seems worse in the morning, and then in the evening, the emotions set in and everything makes me all choked up.
DH can't go to the ultrasound with me, and I'm really disappointed. He'll be traveling for work. I figure this appointment doesn't have that much uncertainty - either there won't be a heartbeat and I'll be devastated and need support, and it'll be the first time I really see the heartbeat, and it's sad DH won't be there too.
I'm 11 weeks today. It's definitely seeming more and more real! I have my first OB appt Thursday. I feel bad because I made it at 1:30 and they said to expect it to take 2 hours. DH didn't want to take more time off work (we've had 3 u/s already) and they said at booking there isn't an u/s. I talked to my OB and she said that they'd do one and now he's bummed that he's missing. I would rather he come to the NT scan the next week or two though. We did some gear shopping! Decided on our stroller (UBV), convertible seat (Can't remember if it's the Foonf or Fllo), and narrowed down the infant seat (Pipa or Aton). We also figured out a first floor sleeping spot solution! I'm working on nursery and playroom mood boards this week. After the NT scan all bets are off on shopping
ginkgoleaf – thinking about you today – looking forward to checking back and seeing good news! loira – that sounds horrible – I don’t understand why your OB is so anti-meds? shanwalk – I don’t know how old DD is, but my 3yo is obsessed with obstacle courses, so I’ll set up a course and then lay on the couch and call out what he needs to do – he seriously ran around for over 30 minutes the other night - lol
I’m 6w3d today and overall feeling tired and hungry with some boob soreness. I’ve had waves of nausea, but nothing too bad – last time m/s didn’t start until the 7th week, so I’m semi-hoping it holds off and semi-hoping it starts up soon – it’s just an odd sense of reassurance to fell horrible all day.
dollyllama – thanks for commenting about the m/c stats – I’ve been obsessing about the possibility and seeing the numbers has helped me calm down – a little atleast
No appointments until next Thursday – I feel like some of you will have already had your babies by the time I have my first u/s – lol.
ginkgoleaf – thinking about you today – looking forward to checking back and seeing good news! loira – that sounds horrible – I don’t understand why your OB is so anti-meds? shanwalk – I don’t know how old DD is, but my 3yo is obsessed with obstacle courses, so I’ll set up a course and then lay on the couch and call out what he needs to do – he seriously ran around for over 30 minutes the other night - lol
I don't have an OB. The way it works here is that you're under the care of both your GP and the hospital's antenatal unit. GPs tend to be really reticent to prescribe medication because they are generally young and they prefer to follow NHS protocol (basically no meds while pregnant unless you are literally in danger of dying from dehydration). The hospital team, meanwhile, doesn't really take care of things like making sure you feel good. Their job is to give you all the midwife appointments and scans etc. At the end of the day, I'm still happy we're at our hospital. It's one of the best in London, and their specialists are amazing, which is what we really need.
AW update: we have a heartbeat! Baby measuring right on track for about 7 weeks, heartbeat flickering at a rate of 133bpm. EDD bumped back to 01/02/2016 (that's UK dating, so Feb). I didn't cry, nor did I puke on anything. I've now graduated from the early pregnancy unit and the next step is the CVS. All in all, a good day!
loira this is so interesting to me. Do you have a dedicated midwife?
I'll have a dedicated 'community midwife' who sees me at 16 and 24 weeks (and presumably further appointments as the pregnancy progresses, but last time I never got to the 24 week appointment). He or she takes care of things like testing for gestational diabetes, monitoring blood pressure, stuff like that. Because of our history, we have a dedicated genetic counsellor. The doctors who perform all the scans aren't always the same, and when you deliver, you get whichever midwives happen to be on shift. Midwives are responsible for the whole delivery, unless there are complications. Although last time we had a dedicated 'bereavement midwife' who was specially trained (and in possession of the world's biggest heart) to handle our situation. Obviously I really hope we don't need her again.
@cookiemonster03, having grown up in Canada, where pregnancy care is similar to the US, I thought the whole midwife thing strange at first. I didn't realise they were medically trained, I thought they were more like doulas, and my first reaction was 'hell no! I want a doctor in the delivery room!' But actually the care is exceptional, and they have oodles of experience because it's what they do all day, every day. I don't know if it's better or worse than in the US, but I will say the care we had with V was amazing. Everyone was so nice and professional and made sure we spoke to the best specialists in the country when we were faced with such a terrible decision.
AMAZING news loira!!!! I am so, so happy to hear it!! Did they offer any relief for the nausea?
Ha, nope. She was like 'oh, you need to talk to your GP about that'. Already tried, Doc, already tried.
Unisom and B6 are what's mostly recommended here for severe morning sickness, but if you want to avoid those, I'm assuming you've tried all the natural techniques you can? Ginger (really delicious minced and mixed with boiling water for a tea), those wrist band things...that's all I know about. I'm sorry you're so sick, but of course I love that you had a good appointment today!
Ha, nope. She was like 'oh, you need to talk to your GP about that'. Already tried, Doc, already tried.
Unisom and B6 are what's mostly recommended here for severe morning sickness, but if you want to avoid those, I'm assuming you've tried all the natural techniques you can? Ginger (really delicious minced and mixed with boiling water for a tea), those wrist band things...that's all I know about. I'm sorry you're so sick, but of course I love that you had a good appointment today!
B6 I guess I could do, but you can't get Unisom (or anything with its ingredients) over the counter here.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Jun 15, 2015 11:21:46 GMT -5
Great appointment this morning - we have TWO heartbeats! Omg we are so excited. Baby A is measuring exactly on schedule at 7w1d with heartbeat of 154, baby B is measuring 6w6d with heartbeat of 141. Spotting over the weekend was from a subchorionic hematoma by Baby A, but she said it's not huge and should be ok.
Great appointment this morning - we have TWO heartbeats! Omg we are so excited. Baby A is measuring exactly on schedule at 7w1d with heartbeat of 154, baby B is measuring 6w6d with heartbeat of 141. Spotting over the weekend was from a subchorionic hematoma by Baby A, but she said it's not huge and should be ok.