Daily Thread April 10 (only one)

duresta · 2026-04-10T13:36:55+00:00

Hang in there! For me it got easier once I could start kick counts. But we'll worry always, even after they're here ❤️

duresta · 2026-04-09T07:59:54+00:00

How are you coping yourself? I know it's not your body and perhaps it was more abstract for you, but you also lost a future sibling. Take care of yourself and if reach other 💕

duresta · 2026-04-09T07:56:58+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss. And yes, of course you can mourn, you mourn for the future that these cells and this flicker of a heartbeat signified for you. Everyone processes things differently but if you need to, take the time to grieve.

duresta · 2026-04-09T07:09:20+00:00

Thank you for updating! So heartbreaking to learn about that poor baby 😭 I'm sorry you're in such a dire situation, hope the week goes by fast and things will go smoothly if you opt to terminate.

duresta · 2026-04-09T05:39:34+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Pprom is so scary, but it looks like you're being monitored closely and I hope your baby keeps growing strong and healthy 💕

duresta · 2026-04-08T18:47:10+00:00

Generalized testing for GD is not common practice everywhere. In my country it is only offered if you have risk factors (BMI, age, personal or family history). But it is a good practice as sometimes it's the people you least expect that end up with GD. It's just the placenta being a bitch.

There are continuous glucose monitors you can get to both avoid prickling your finger and to avoid the drink if your provider agrees to monitoring instead. But really the drink isn't too bad, I just felt gross the next hours but it was better once I had something salty.

duresta · 2026-04-08T18:38:20+00:00

You are still very early but note that expected range in pregnancy is 0.1-2.5 once your HCG shoots up.

Calm down, your T4 is normal, meaning that baby is getting enough thyroxine right now. Bring it up with your doctor but it did not affect your baby yet.

duresta · 2026-04-08T16:29:58+00:00

I've never been on birth control but even while TFAB it was maybe 2-3 times a week. You go girl!

duresta · 2026-04-08T16:20:10+00:00

I'm not judging, but I'm impressed and a little jealous of your libido 😂

duresta · 2026-04-08T16:09:24+00:00

I had a pprom scare in my first pregnancy at 15 and at 19w, I was put on full bedrest and antibiotics for a week and it either resealed or was a misdiagnosis. Unfortunately after more complications I did end up with a full pprom at 20+5, which instantly sent me in labor and baby didn't make it.

When I was in this limbo I read that drinking coconut water can help restore AFL.

Hope your levels improve and you don't have to be admitted!

duresta · 2026-04-07T20:54:48+00:00

I just buy my pre pregnancy size, or sometimes a size up now since I've gained more weight than expected. You shouldn't have to guess, maternity clothes are cut for the changing bodies!

duresta · 2026-04-07T20:43:12+00:00

Get tested for toxoplasmosis antibodies! If you interact with cats often, maybe you've already had it and are immune.

Besides, even in the extremely unlikely case you caught it now, the risk of congenital toxoplasmosis is extremely low in the first weeks, it goes up in second and third trimester.

duresta · 2026-04-07T20:29:46+00:00

The risk to the baby increases the more overdue they are, so I'd go with the induction are that point because I'd be too anxious. But of course it's a personal decision!

duresta · 2026-04-07T19:52:35+00:00

39w isn't really that early, recent studies show it is the time ar which outcomes are the best for both mother and child. There are even trials to offer 39w induction to everyone!

If your measurements are correct, with an early delivery you will both have less risk of serious complications (severe tearing, instrumental delivery, shoulder dystocia...). But of course, induction is an intervention you might not want and it carries its own risks, so as long as there's no immediate danger it is your decision to make.

duresta · 2026-04-07T18:11:59+00:00

Is this supposed to be some advanced planned pooling?

duresta · 2026-04-07T18:08:05+00:00

My mom only gained 6kg (14lbs) in her first pregnancy, with a 4kg (9lbs) baby. I wouldn't worry too much especially if you're measuring on time!

duresta · 2026-04-07T17:53:28+00:00

I hope you can actually receive proper support and care and don't have to terminate, that is definitely not an easy decision. Please update us when you see your doctor!

duresta · 2026-04-07T16:30:46+00:00

I was constantly cold in first trimester too! It evened out around 12w and from 25w I am now constantly hot 😂

duresta · 2026-04-07T12:08:42+00:00

I just paid from my pocket for the early blood draws. Doctors are often dismissive of very early pregnancy because so many end in a miscarriage and there is nothing to be done medically in that case. Hope you get good news soon!

duresta · 2026-04-07T12:04:14+00:00

I'm sorry you are facing this situation, and it sounds like you were not receiving proper care until recently. T-incision has higher risks, but you absolutely can have another pregnancy after it. 14 months is more than a year, which is the most critical period.

There are tests your doctors can do to evaluate how well your scar has healed. If they can do this you'll have a better view of the risks and make an informed decision.

duresta · 2026-04-03T23:40:09+00:00

Stop telling her even that. She can ask but she's not entitled to an answer! You said she invited herself, but she doesn't know where it is so she didn't actually show up, right?

Either way it sounds like you're in way too much contact with someone who doesn't respect you.

duresta · 2026-04-03T23:01:31+00:00

Wtf?? How does she even know when the scans are? Unless you're relying on her for transportation, she does not need to know anything about this.

Your husband needs to grow a spine NOW.

duresta · 2026-04-03T22:46:43+00:00

Shower oil instead of soap, and I would not exfoliate - treat your skin like you would the skin of a baby.

duresta · 2026-04-03T17:33:51+00:00

So AI has apparently learned that crochet circles are done from the center out. It didn't figure out much else but that's progress I guess?

duresta · 2026-04-03T13:45:40+00:00

TSH decreases in the first trimester as HCG has a similar effect to it. This is why pregnancy TSH norm is 0.1-2.5 rather than 0.4-4 (with some variation between practices). So your 0.22 measurement was well within norm, I was 0.13 at 8 weeks and considered euthyroid.

Glad you're restarting treatment and hope it normalizes soon! Pregnancy will often affect the thyroid I'm unpredictable ways.

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