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Post by ktmac on Jun 15, 2015 8:01:41 GMT -5
I'm gonna answer the questions later, but I did not have a good "Pregnant After Loss" weekend mentally. I don't know why. My OB appt is this week (Thursday) and next week is my anatomy scan. I literally called my OBs office this morning and asked if they had anything open for today because I didn't think I'd make it to Thursday mentally.
Also, I have not had any spotting or anything in WEEKS. Last night there was one little streak of BRIGHT PINK spotting in my underwear. WHAT IS THAT? It was literally bright pink. I called my OB's cell (her after hours policy) because it was so weird and she was super nice and said I maybe "popped a small blood cell" or something. Which, I dunno what that means, but it looks like I leaked a strawberry popsicle in there. Just a little.
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Post by ktmac on Jun 15, 2015 8:04:38 GMT -5
@jennylee - I'm sorry that the "shower" went pretty much exactly as you expected  1. How far along are you? 18+1 today 2. Vents/AWs/Rants? Please see my post above for my rant. I don't know why I have been such a looney tune these past few days. I'm driving my H bananas. 3. Are you taking time off this summer (other than mat leave)? Travel plans? We have one vacation booked in a few weeks and are working on one more before H starts school again in September as our "babymoon" Random: Scarves or necklaces? I love scarves. Even when it's warm I'll wear/bring one to work and church sometimes because of the air conditioning. |
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Post by nsweare on Jun 15, 2015 9:37:46 GMT -5
(((Hugs))) to you both @jennylee and ktmac. I'm so sorry they went through with the shower anyway jennylee. It's honestly so incredibly selfish of them. I hope your doctor can get you in today ktmac. There's nothing wrong with needing a little peace of mind. I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way. |
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Post by nsweare on Jun 15, 2015 9:45:56 GMT -5
I know I'm not expecting anymore, but I'm gonna play.
Vents/AWs- You guys, I CANNOT stop crying. It's all the time. Sometimes I know why I'm crying. Other times, I'm crying because I'm tired of crying. I even cry when I realize it's been a while since I last cried. It's awful. My face is a mess of broken blood vessels and I have a headache all the time. I'm going to talk to my doctor this week about when baby blues turns into full-blown PPD.
Scarves vs Necklaces - I have no neck, so scarves look ridiculous on me. Unfortunately, MIL asked H if I like scarves, and instead of saying that he wasn't sure he told her that I do. So now she buys me scarves I won't wear all the time. Awkward.
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Post by ktmac on Jun 15, 2015 9:56:28 GMT -5
Thanks all. I'm waiting in the room right now. My OBs office is so nice and they are making me feel less insane. Just waiting for a Doppler. If all is well I owe them cookies or somethig.
@jennylee I wish I could say the bleeding was from sex but I've been on pelvic rest for about 12 weeks.
Just hoping for some peace of mind here in a few minutes.
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Post by ktmac on Jun 15, 2015 10:33:17 GMT -5
To update: I heard the heartbeat with the doppler - the NP found it very quickly. They assured me that they would rather I come in every week than feel the anxiety I've been feeling. nsweare that applies to you too! Call your doc. They want to know about that kind of stuff. I'm sorry you're feeling that way |
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Post by nsweare on Jun 15, 2015 10:56:16 GMT -5
nsweare - ((hugs)) talk to your doctor. Hormones are F'ed up. I remember crying at the most ridiculous things PP as well. My most off the wall was the time I had some blood in a bowel movement (TMI, I know) and was convinced that I was dying. I cried because my kids would never know me, planned my funeral in my head and was a wreck. Then I cried at a tv show where they saved a dog that was hit by a car... That was all within a 10 minute span. I completely understand all of this. I keep having the most irrational and morbid thoughts. And then two minutes later I'm crying because of how in love I am with this little guy. And then I'm crying because I want donuts. GAH! |
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Post by nsweare on Jun 15, 2015 10:57:32 GMT -5
ktmac - So glad they found a heartbeat right away! And it sounds like you struck gold with your doctor's office. They seem wonderful!
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Post by ktmac on Jun 15, 2015 12:14:44 GMT -5
ktmac - So glad they found a heartbeat right away! And it sounds like you struck gold with your doctor's office. They seem wonderful! they're the best. the nurse practitioner, who is running all of the appointments today since the doc is out sick, gave me a huge hug after my appointment and told me to come in once a week until I can feel consistent movement, or for as long as I want. the BEST. |
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Post by kristenkay on Jun 15, 2015 13:38:32 GMT -5
@jennylee I'm sorry they went through with the shower! I'm sure no one thinks you had anything to do with it since you weren't there. Try not to spend too much time upset about it! ktmac glad you got in early at the doctor and everything looks good! 1. How far along are you? 39w3d 2. Vents/AWs/Rants? Pregnancy is all good right now, feeling pretty great still! I barely fit into any clothes though! Not totally pregnancy related, we finally bought our big family SUV (Yukon Denali) this weekend and I'm in loooove! Slightly annoying, the plan all along was to sell my 4Runner and get a big SUV and then a commuter car for when I go back to work. ILs knew this for sure. They bought a midsize SUV a couple of weeks ago and generously gave us their old car. But then after we bought the Yukon, MIL is being weird about it saying 'I thought the car we gave you was going to be your family car'? Definitely not, we very clearly (and for like 1.5 months looked at Yukons, Tahoes, and Escalades regularly) said we got rid of my 4Runner to get something bigger and also something small for me to commute in. She kept saying how the car she gave us gets great gas mileage for me to drive to work in, yada yada... I'm so confused why she is confused about us buying the Yukon. 3. Are you taking time off this summer (other than mat leave)? Travel plans? I'll be on Mat Leave all summer. I want to do a mini vacay toward the end of the summer just somewhere in California. Either to Napa or Monterey, or maybe all the way to SoCal to Catalina Island if I think we can handle a 5 hr car ride with Baby G. We'll see! Random: Scarves or necklaces? (I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel here, ladies) Love them both! I should take pics of my enormous collection of both that I can't bear to part with cause I'm a fashion hoarder lol. |
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Post by nellgirl on Jun 15, 2015 19:17:42 GMT -5
So sorry to those who are having a rough time right now.
Kristenkay- you're so close! Hope it all goes smoothly!
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Post by nellgirl on Jun 15, 2015 19:26:20 GMT -5
1. How far along are you?
6w3d
2. Vents/AWs/Rants?
I've been feeling okay in general. Some nausea, but very low level, sore breasts, but mainly at night, some comstipation and terribly thirsty all the time. The biggest thing is just not being hungry at all, which is very odd for me.
I did have some spotting yesterday at night- a bit pink and then turning brown by morning and not enough to even need a pad, but man was/am I scared. I called the midwife today and they said that it's likely nothing, but the combination of not many symptoms and my already anxious feelings are not good. I need to be positive, because as soon as I see blood, I panic and think it's all over.
3. Are you taking time off this summer (other than mat leave)? Travel plans?
I'm a teacher, so I get the summer off. We're planning to camp a bit, bit the main trip is to visit family. I have a family reunion in rural Manitoba, then a visit to my mom in Ontario, followed by our anniversary, which we're spending in PEI, and then my grandma's 100th birthday party in New Brunswick. August will be busy!
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Scarves or necklaces? (I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel here, ladies)
Neither. I'm not good with accessories at all. I'm not great at feminine things. Wish I was a bit more, but I always feel like I look silly in them.
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Post by nellgirl on Jun 15, 2015 20:03:39 GMT -5
Good grief nellgirl - you're doing a great Canadian tour this summer! I'm only hoping to get the okay to travel to Quebec, but am not even holding out much hope for that anymore. It's a pretty normal summer for me, the Manitoba part aside. We do that family reunion every 10 years. My mom lives in kingston, so I try to visit every so often. We're not close because she left when I was really small, but it wasn't her fault (serious mental health issues- she was hospitalized for years) so I try to have as 'normal' a relationship as I can with her. Almost all of my family on my dad's side (and we're super close) is in NB, so I'm there at least once a year. Now that my dad is retired, he goes about 5 times a year. I love it there- feels as much like home as BC (where I live) does. |
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Post by ktmac on Jun 16, 2015 7:10:44 GMT -5
2. Vents/AWs/Rants? I've been feeling okay in general. Some nausea, but very low level, sore breasts, but mainly at night, some comstipation and terribly thirsty all the time. The biggest thing is just not being hungry at all, which is very odd for me. I did have some spotting yesterday at night- a bit pink and then turning brown by morning and not enough to even need a pad, but man was/am I scared. I called the midwife today and they said that it's likely nothing, but the combination of not many symptoms and my already anxious feelings are not good. I need to be positive, because as soon as I see blood, I panic and think it's all over. Just chiming in for some reassurance ... pink and brown spotting is scary, but is very normal. unless you feel like you have your period, chances are it's fine. With that said, please know that this is coming from a crazy person who would have already left a message for my OB politely asking if I can please come in for an ultrasound as soon as they open. But truly, pink and especially brown is almost always nothing to worry about. I bled from week 6 - 15 pretty consistently, and while that wasn't good for my mental health, baby is a-okay. |
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Post by nellgirl on Jun 16, 2015 9:05:18 GMT -5
2. Vents/AWs/Rants? I've been feeling okay in general. Some nausea, but very low level, sore breasts, but mainly at night, some comstipation and terribly thirsty all the time. The biggest thing is just not being hungry at all, which is very odd for me. I did have some spotting yesterday at night- a bit pink and then turning brown by morning and not enough to even need a pad, but man was/am I scared. I called the midwife today and they said that it's likely nothing, but the combination of not many symptoms and my already anxious feelings are not good. I need to be positive, because as soon as I see blood, I panic and think it's all over. Just chiming in for some reassurance ... pink and brown spotting is scary, but is very normal. unless you feel like you have your period, chances are it's fine. With that said, please know that this is coming from a crazy person who would have already left a message for my OB politely asking if I can please come in for an ultrasound as soon as they open. But truly, pink and especially brown is almost always nothing to worry about. I bled from week 6 - 15 pretty consistently, and while that wasn't good for my mental health, baby is a-okay. Thank you for this! I am trying to dial down my crazy anxiety around this, but it's hard, as you know. I'm trying to remember that I can't do much either way at this point, aside from what I'm already doing, so worrying only makes things worse. I do appreciate the reassurance  |
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Post by nellgirl on Jun 16, 2015 9:47:25 GMT -5
Thank you for this! I am trying to dial down my crazy anxiety around this, but it's hard, as you know. I'm trying to remember that I can't do much either way at this point, aside from what I'm already doing, so worrying only makes things worse. I do appreciate the reassurance It's hard. I've been there too. After my loss, every pink piece of TP, every twinge and ache set me over the edge. I have the added delight of having a friable cervix, so I've had several scary bleeds that have absolutely nothing to do with the baby. It does get easier as time passes though. It's our job as moms-to-be to worry. It's just prep for the afterwards. ((hugs)) and feel free to vent here. You've got support. Thank you for this |
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Post by nellgirl on Jun 17, 2015 21:32:00 GMT -5
That sounds like a lovely shower. Your coworkers seem like a lovely bunch.
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Post by ktmac on Jun 18, 2015 8:44:50 GMT -5
Hi @lolo !!!  Hang in there with the skunk... It sounds awful |
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Post by nsweare on Jun 18, 2015 10:03:04 GMT -5
@lolo I had a snoogle pillow too. Some nights it seemed to help and other nights it seemed to make things worse. The insomnia is freaking awful. I hope you can find a way to get some sleep. I hear engaging in skunkicide can help.  Glad all is well with the baby! I missed you. |
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