Wanted to update...

Had my first prenatal appointment today...everything looks great with the little one! I'm feeling almost 100% back to where I was before the pains in my abdomen. The consensus is that it was an RSD flare up. We went over the plans for a dense blockade should I need a C-section (she suggested it before I even brought it up so that is comforting). Feeling very good about everything right now. Fingers crossed that things continue to go well for the next 7 months and beyond.

We are so happy for your first baby,also remember be with rsd and pregnancy brings so many hormone changes and flare ups,make sure your ob gyn know and understand the condition 100% so they have the best approaches during the upcoming months!I only had one child she will be 21 this June,but sure is scary the first baby,also I'm glad the hospital staff treated you so well,that's definitely make your condition less uncomfortable,take all the care you need to be well and your little one too,don't be afraid,all new parents feel the same way,the different is you have rsd but that only requires more care which I'm sure dr and family will give you everyday,whenever you need to release your emotion we are all here,your child will have so many uncles/aunties ,we all be taking care of that emotional part for you,we all support each other after all that's the reason we are all here,be for each other so just let us know your concerns if we can help,have no doubts ,we all will carry you on,so don't worry and enjoy this days,might sound easy to say but a baby is always a joy and a blessing to have,God have bless you and he knows you will be the best mom,please try to enjoy and treasure those memories,later on your child will enjoy listen your stories about how you were so happy about him/her coming to your life,keep fighting now you have one more reason to keep going on,rsd will never stop your happy days,smile and enjoy as much as you can,blessings from Jesika /eevo

Glad everything went well at your appointment today catra and that you are feeling better

Nanc

Congratulations, so happy for you glad to hear you are feeling better. Please let me know if I can help in any way

Congrats on the pregnancy, Catra !

I'm glad to her that the new severe pain/?rsd flare seems to be behind you. I'd love to hear that you have one of the famous pregnancy remission stories to tell us next

I would love to be able to tell one of those stories too!

I honestly get frustrated sometimes by the lack of info out there when it comes to things like that and if I experience remission...or even if I don't...I want to document the whole thing as much as I can to try and help others.

So far no remission or anything like that...but I haven't really experienced a worsening of symptoms either (a good sign right) with the exception that the pain in my torso has increased from what it was prior to the pregnancy (but loads better than it was when I went to the ER). My stomach is already getting large so I'm assuming that increased pain and burning has a lot to do with just the fact that things are moving, stretching, and shifting. Clothes are also tighter and more form fitting in the tummy area...which is sensitive to touch so the increased burning pain makes sense with that too.

I will do my best to keep everyone posted and am keeping a journal of my experience in the hopes that at least some of the information will be helpful to someone else down the line you has RSD/CRPS.

Was just thinking of you. Hoping everything is still going well with your pregnancy.

So far so good...except that I am HUGE already and I am just 12 weeks along today...I've been in maternity clothes for 2 weeks already and unless I wear VERY loose tops I definitely look pregnant. I am actually going for my 12 week ultrasound and a test today in a couple of hours.

I've been looking forward to this for a couple of weeks because my boyfriend doesn't want to announce anything until after 12 weeks once we know that everything is going well. I miscarried last year very early and he keeps thinking about that and doesn't want to announce anything just in case. Me? I want to shout from the rooftops because I am SO excited and happy...but I'm honoring his request to wait on announcing anything. That said...I am visiting my parents on May 24th and I have a cute announcement plan for them.

I will post back after my appointment today. Thanks for thinking of me.

Everything was perfect with the little one at my ultrasound today. I'm right on track with everything...baby was VERY active...heart rate was strong...spinal fluid was good...nothing at all to worry about. They drew some blood and those results won't be back until next week...but so far everything looks great.