** 1st Tri Check-In 4/4/14**

tippytoes06

Hey Ladies! Happy Friday! I hope you all have had a great week. Please let me know if I missed an update.

 

Good luck to all the ladies moving on to 2^nd tri! (I think I missed this last week, so there are quite a few!)

Hopeful1029
hadams85
Mnerani
mmhopeful

4legsRbest

SpartanGirl24
Aurora1181
jkayb123
JMForte33

Congrats to everyone that has made it to this check-in! If there are any newcomers that would like to be added to the list, post below and include your EDD and how many beans you have. Welcome! (I will add you to next week's list). Check-ins are on Fridays and feel free to post your updates here up until the 14th week. (((HUGS))) to those that need them.

 

Check In Leader - @tippytoes06

QOTW: What are you looking forward to most about Spring?

 

October
@Hopeful1029 ~ 10/3/2014 ~ 1 bean
@hadams85 ~ 10/4/2014 ~ 1 bean
@Mnerani ~ 10/5/2014 ~ 1 bean
@mmhopeful ~ 10/7/2014 ~ 2 beans

@4legsRbest ~ 10/9/2014 ~ 2 beans
@SpartanGirl24 ~ 10/10/2014 ~ 2 beans
@Aurora1181 ~ 10/10/2014 ~ 2 beans
@jkayb123 ~ 10/10/2014 ~ 2 beans
@JMForte33 ~ 10/11/2014 ~ 1 bean
@AquaJacks ~ 10/12/2014 ~ 2 beans
@Clynn82au ~ 10/14/2014 ~ 2 beans
@CameraBug131 ~ 10/15/2014 ~ 2 beans
@Cerad5 ~ 10/16/2014 ~ 1 bean
@EDTK1105 ~ 10/17/2014 ~ 1 bean
@Jerffreysmom24 ~ 10/18/2014 ~ 1 bean
@Cutiecruz327 ~ 10/23/2014 ~ 1 bean
@Yellow578 ~ 10/23/2014 ~ ? bean(s)
@Healz413 & @Manda ~ 10/26/2014 ~ 2 beans
@iloveflipflops ~ 10/27/2014 ~ 1 beans
@Maggie713 ~ 10/30/2014 ~ 2 beans 
 
November
@gldnbearz ~ 11/2/14 ~ 1 bean
@jlr96 ~ 11/3/14 ~ 1 bean
@NatiaNikole ~ 11/3/14 ~ 2 beans  
@rox825 ~ 11/4/14 ~ 1 bean

@tippytoes06 ~ 11/7/2014 ~ 1 bean
@Lincoln79 ~ 11/7/2014 ~ 1 bean
@overwhelmed29 ~ 11/8/14 ~ 2 beans

@pcrumley ~ 11/8/14 ~ 1 bean

@Siona1976 ~ 11/12/14 ~ 2 beans
@Sammydan703~ 11/14/14 ~ 1 bean
@IntuitiveBlue ~ 11/16/2014 ~ 2 beans
@PrincessPix ~ 11/16/2014 ~ 2 bean
@Andrea2380 ~ 11/19/14 ~ 1 bean

@Ashris13 ~ 11/19/14 ~ ? bean(s)

@justjinny ~ 11/19/14 ~ ? bean(s)
@Lcloffred0 ~ 11/20/2014 ~ 1 bean
@MrsC430 ~ 11/23/14 ~ ? bean(s) 
@Jen071407 ~ 11/26/2014 ~ ? bean(s)

@absolutelymaybe ~ 11/28/14 ~ 2 beans

 

December

@ekc0630 ~ 12/2/14 ~ ? bean(s)

@O2girl ~ 12/3/14 ~ ? bean(s)

 

 

@PrincessPix – Do you have an EDD? I saw your update with twins, but I didn’t see an EDD J

@lmlee15 ~ Do you have an EDD? I’d love to add you to the list, but I’m not sure where to put you J

ttuprincess

Hey!  Can I join this party?  I am 5w1d and my EDD is December 4.  Currently waiting on beta #3 on Monday. 

QOTW:  FLIP FLOPS! 

Praying4Miracle17

Hi!  New here after my first ever BFP!  Ultrasound was yesterday and they were able to see 2 beans.  My EDD is 11/25/14.  Thank you for doing this check-in!!

QOTW: Looking forward to walks outside and watching some Cardinals baseball

overwhelmed29

I had some spotting on Tues so I went in for an U/S on weds. I was 8 weeks 4 days.

Baby A was measuring 8 weeks 3 days with a HB of 174. Baby B (porker) was measuring 8 weeks 6 days with a HB of 152.

QOTD: I'm really looking forward to flowers and sunshine! Also, maybe a little color on my pale skin!

tippytoes06

No real update here - 9w today. Nausea is still kicking my butt even with the Zofran, but I haven't throw up for 2 days, so there's a little improvement! I need to start looking for an OB...I only have a few weeks left with my RE (*sad face*) and the GYN I had before I started treatment with my RE doesn't do OB.

QOTW - I'm with @tutuprincess - I can't waitttttt to bust out the flipflops! Im also looking forward to getting outside and getting our flower gardens all prettied up! Some of our flowers are already starting to bloom!

FishyMom

Hello ladies! I did not check in last week due to the drama I had (bleeding that turned out to be a SCH). I was worried that I would not get to check in again, but so far everything looks good. We have one sweet pea in the with a heartbeat as of last Monday of 115 measuring a day had of my ticker. Next sono is Tuesday after I get home from my vacation in NYC. Been trying to take it easy while here in NYC but that is proving hard to do. I am very thankful that I am here and that so far everything is looking great.

I would like to wave a very happy good bye to those moving to the 2nd tri, I hope you chase you into the 3 tri in a month or so.

QOTD: I live in Texas and I love when the blue bonnets spring up on the side of the highway. It is my favorite time of the year.

Jen071407

I'm 6w2d nothing much to report while I wait for my viability u/s in 6 days (but who is counting?!). Just had my first Rhogam bc of spotting, and have spent yesterday and still today fighting a stomach virus ( Not. Cool. Body.

QOTW: I'm in MN and we are currently in the midst of an April snow storm. That said, I'm looking forward to green grass and at least 50 degree weather!

Aurora1181

13 weeks today! Nothing new to report.. still throwing up at least once a day.. still incredibly hungry all the time.. Oh- this was cool- a stranger, the lady at the gas station, asked me if I was pregnant! That's the first time anyone has noticed! All of my high school students know.. and the teachers I work with. It's nice being "out" although the constant advice is a little draining. My students were really excited.. one goes, "I've known for weeks!!" haha. She told me she has known since January, and I was like, "no.. in January I was just fat." lol yay IVF bloat!

As for spring: As someone else said, I can't wait for flip flops! Truth be told, it was 80 degrees here in TN yesterday, so I've already been wearing them. I love sitting outside on a patio people watching (usually with a cold beer or glass of white wine...) guess that's going to change this year!

lcloffredo

No real update here but I've been sick on top of super tired pregnant so I don't do much of anything.
QOTW I'm hoping the warm weather will wake me up a little bit and I can take DD to the park to get out some if her energy. She has been a wild child cooped up in the house with all the rain we've had.

justjinny

I had my first appointment this last week with my midwife group.  She decided to make me wait 30 minutes, so not such a great first impression... but the good news is I've got a u/s scheduled soon at 8w6d to MH & I can get a look to see how many beans we've got in there!

QOTW: Definitely looking forward to warmer weather - going hiking, gardening and getting outside to grill out.  Grilling is seriously the only way MH can cook, so it's a big plus for me when the weather gets nice and he can make us dinner!

PrincessPix

Good luck to those moving on to 2nd Tri! Can't wait till we are there too!

Not too much going on here.  I'm 7w5d and my u/s got rescheduled from yesterday to today so I'm anxiously waiting for that time to get here.  I'm super nervous about the move in 3 weeks to an OB b/c we won't get to see the lil's every week on the big screen! Have been super duper tired all. the. time.  I've had only a few bouts of nausea, but not throwing up.  Luckily I haven't gained anything, which is weird because none of my clothes fit me... Thanks IVF bloat for turning into 1st tri bloat... but NO complaints here!

QOTD - I can't wait for spring to get here for TONS of reasons.  Here in northern Illinois, everything is dirty and sepia colored.  I need green grass, blue skies, sunshine, and flip-flops.  I'm so excited to do more grilling out and sitting outside in the sun. 

@tippytoes06 - you have my EDD right.. It's 11/16 so far!

missvolvo

I would like to be added! I am 6 weeks, 3 days and my expected due date is Nov. 25. I feel pretty good so far and I go in for my first ultrasound on 4/10. So hard to wait!

QOTW: i am just looking forward to seeing some sun!

JMForte33

Hello Ladies! I'm so excited to finally be moving to the 2nd trimester and I know I will be seeing all of you over there too

We had our first OB appointment yesterday and everything looks great! We got to see little bean moving around in there and lets just say I am in trouble when it comes time for me to feel it because bean would not stop moving! haha the ultrasound tech as laughing too

QOTW: I definitely agree flip flops! I'm just looking forward to not having to grab a coat, scarf, hat..etc just to go outside! Happy Spring! 

neeseeandben

Hi Everyone!  I hope I can join. 

Had our first ultrasound on Wednesday and found out it's two little bugs in there!  Twin A is measuring at 6w5d with a heartbeat of 137.7 and Twin B is measuring at 7w with a heartbeat of 155.  We are so thrilled!  My due date is 11/17 I think. 

I am having really bad nausea and vomiting.  Every day at about 3 pm I become pretty much useless and then start throwing up at 7 or 8pm.  It's rough, but hopefully it means the little guys are settling in and strong.  

Anyone know just how sick you have to be to ask for Zofran?   

QOTW:    I am excited for spring because I will be getting to move to Minnesota to live with my husband again finally!! We've had a long distance marriage this year, but now that I'm pregnant and once I'm released from the RE, I'll be headed to live with him again.  Can't wait!!!!

Siona1976

Another appointment today and the twins were measuring 19 mm each (sorry they don't give me dates just measurements), but I am 8w2d. The tech said that was ~ 1 mm a day from my last visit, which made me start thinking is this why I'm so exhausted and the morning sickness has been taken to another level? Heart beats were 159 and 161. I have another appt. next Friday with the RE since I didn't get to see him today. The good is I don't have a break between him and my Ob - my first appt with the OB is 4/17.

The morning sickness/nausea/vomiting has been increasing, which I'm not to happy about, I'm crossing my fingers that it lasts only the first tri!

@neeseeandben my nurse said this morning if it is unbearable that I just need to ask and they'll write me a script. Might be worth something to ask about. It only came up because I said I'm actually vomiting now vs. just dry heaving.

QOTW: I agree with flip flops, spring/summer clothes (can I finally get rid of the winter jacket?) and just being able to be outside and enjoy the sun!

absolutelymaybe

Thanks @TippyToes06 for hosting the 1stTri Checkin and congrats to all you girls who are heading into 2nd Tri. 

After finding out we have two beans, I decided to pick up Dr. Luke's When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads and I'm prettymuch traumitized. Seriously. After reading the section about what to eat/ weight gain, I'm convinced that my babies are screwed because APPARENTLY (according to her) I'm "underweight" with a BMI of 19 and I honestly cannot begin to eat as much as she advises with all the nausea. So, feeling a little helpless and frustrated. 

QOTW: I look forward to EVERYTHING about spring. I love warm weather! 

ekc0630

I can't wait for my first ultrasound on Monday.  I know I won't see much but I'm curious as to how many beans are in there...... I will only be 5w4d on Monday.  Just means I will need another the following week to check for viability  Nausea has kicked in and food aversions as well

QOTD:  FLIP FLOPS!!!!!!!!

O2girl

Hi ladies!!

So I'm impatiently awaiting my first u/s..... 12 days from now (

I'm officially 5 weeks tomorrow. I am having horrible exhaustion and dizziness... Oh and my boobs are enormous :-SS but other than that and sweets cravings I'm feeling pretty good. The exhaustion has been the worst part; I actually had the checker at the grocery store today tell me I look exhausted (I have never even met this person so I guess I look pretty bad....thanks guy).

I am looking forward to being done with this PIO crap though..... I have zero area left on my bum that doesn't have a knot and my DH somehow managed to hit a nerve last night and I may or may not have cried myself to sleep because my whole right butt cheek BURNED for 5 hours. DH is on injection probation seeing as he told me to stop being a control freak and let him find a good spot without a knot..... Ya that was a good night for him I'm sure in fact I don't recall seeing much of him again until I woke up this morning.

QOTD: I'm in Southern California and unlike most parts of the country and perhaps world we didn't have a winter this year.... In fact I think we had 90 degree temps most of January and this weekend into next week will be in the 90's so I am not really welcoming spring since it has been summer for nearly a year :-q

lincoln79

Our GC had her 8w u/s on Tuesday. 1 bean, 1 h/b of 187 measuring 8w5d! It seems high to me, but the tech said everything looked perfect. We have named the baby Squirt for now and Squirt was waving and kicking away!

After three losses, we are now officially in new territory!!!!

Our next appointment April 24th with an OB. It seems so far away, but we will be close to done with first tri by then, so that is positive!

QOTW: What am I not looking forward to? It has been a brutal winter in Illinois. Bring on the sun and warmth!!

CameraBug131

absolutelymaybe said:

Thanks @TippyToes06 for hosting the 1stTri Checkin and congrats to all you girls who are heading into 2nd Tri. 

After finding out we have two beans, I decided to pick up Dr. Luke's When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads and I'm prettymuch traumitized. Seriously. After reading the section about what to eat/ weight gain, I'm convinced that my babies are screwed because APPARENTLY (according to her) I'm "underweight" with a BMI of 19 and I honestly cannot begin to eat as much as she advises with all the nausea. So, feeling a little helpless and frustrated. 

QOTW: I look forward to EVERYTHING about spring. I love warm weather! 

Yes, also traumatized by her book. I looked around on the forums and it seems that most people just tried to follow her guidelines, but not exactly. In other words, increase protein and dairy and gain 24 by 24. I have only gained 6 and I"m 12 weeks. I'm hoping it piles on during the second trimester. I do feel less guilty now if I have a milkshake or second helping. 

katekat8721

absolutelymaybe said:

Thanks @TippyToes06 for hosting the 1stTri Checkin and congrats to all you girls who are heading into 2nd Tri. 

After finding out we have two beans, I decided to pick up Dr. Luke's When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads and I'm prettymuch traumitized. Seriously. After reading the section about what to eat/ weight gain, I'm convinced that my babies are screwed because APPARENTLY (according to her) I'm "underweight" with a BMI of 19 and I honestly cannot begin to eat as much as she advises with all the nausea. So, feeling a little helpless and frustrated. 

QOTW: I look forward to EVERYTHING about spring. I love warm weather! 

You'll be ok! That book freaked me out too, especially since I lost weight in first tri. Even now heading into third tri I'm still not where Dr. Luke probably would like me to be (only 24 lbs total weight gain at 28 weeks) but babies are growing right on track and all is well. Just do what you can and know that second tri is sooo much better. You can then eat all the foooood!

Kitty Holland

Can you add me? 1 bean. EDD is Nov. 3rd.

QOTD: sunshine!!

iloveflipflops

Hi everyone!! Nothing much going on here I'm 10 weeks this week and have my first obgyn prenatal appointment next Wednesday. QOTW: I'm looking forward to gardening and wearing flip flops.

absolutelymaybe

@IntuitiveBlue @CameraBug131 @katekat8721 - Thank you guys for responding. That seriously makes me feel better.

Cutiecruz327

Hey all! We are 11 weeks. Not a whole lot to report. Failed my 1 hour sugar test. Trying to make some changes but otherwise good. I get to see the baby again on Thursday! It's been 3-4 weeks since our last ultrasound! I'm so excited!

QOTW: Flip flops!!!!!!! Lol

healz413

lincoln79 said:

Our GC had her 8w u/s on Tuesday. 1 bean, 1 h/b of 187 measuring 8w5d! It seems high to me, but the tech said everything looked perfect. We have named the baby Squirt for now and Squirt was waving and kicking away!

After three losses, we are now officially in new territory!!!!

This makes me so happy! Our heartbeats were also in the 180s at our 9w ultrasound (the twins were measuring 8w6 and 8w5). Our RE wasn't the least bit concerned. I think your Squirt is doing great.

healz413

We are 10 weeks 2 days with twins. It so amazing to watch our progress through this pregnancy as more and more people graduate to 2nd trimester and as we go from being the newest on the list to be being in the middle. Whenever I see the new December due dates, I realize that we're actually decently far along.

We haven't had another appointment since last week's check-in. Our next ultrasound at the RE's office is on Monday at 10w5d. And then we are having an appointment with our midwife on Tuesday (i'm not sure what that appointment will entail).

@Manada is doing pretty well. She's finally mostly over her cold. Her major symptoms at this point are exhaustion and hunger. As long as she eats regularly, she's doing ok with the nausea (as far as I know, at least!). Thankfully she has an appetite.

@tippytoes06, will you change our due date to Oct. 29. (Our RE gave us a weird date--the 26th--at first, but we've since decided on the 29th, which matches up with how far along we are.) Also, will you fix @Manada's screen name? Thanks so much for all your work on this check in! I look forward to it every week.


QOTW: I'm not a flip flop person but I am a chaco sandals person and I'm really looking forward to those. And to baseball season.

gldnbearz

Had our last RE appointment on Monday at 9w1d. Was supposed to have first ob/gyn appointment today but that had to be cancelled because work sent me on a trip this week and my flight got CANCELLED and missed my appointment. Sooo peeved.

QOTW: looking forward to warmer weather and fewer layers of clothes.

Aurora1181

IntuitiveBlue said:

Ah!! @Aurora1181, where are you in TN?  I'm in Knoxville, with family in Chattanooga and in-laws in Nashville!

Neat!!! I'm in Memphis. My BA and MS are both from UTK- lived there for five years with DH and loved it. I haven't been back in about four years- I'm overdue for a visit. I hear lots of things have changed and developed, etc.

SpartanGirl24

We are 13 weeks and officially "out." To both friends, family, and my blump. Our last apt was just a quick check in and a heartbeat check, and everything is still looking good! QOTW: Wearing skirts and dresses - I'm hating pants right now!

MrsC430

Hi ladies! I'm 7W today. We had our first U/S last Friday. We have 2 beans measuring right on track w/ strong heartbeats. I've been spotting and had a bleeding/cramping scare on Friday night, our RE sent me to the ER where they did another ultrasound and beta draw. Everything still looked great, which was reassuring but i'm still very anxious. I have my first OB appt tomorrow to follow up. Morning sickness has been kicking my butt - I'm taking Diclegis (sp?) but all it does is make me tired. Hoping my OB can suggest something different. Anyway - we are super excited and beyond thankful to have made it this far!

lmlee15

@tippytoes06 if its right 11/28 is my edd.... i have my first u/s friday (:  

cerad5

I'm 12w4d today, I can't believe I'm almost out of first tri, it's flown by!

I'm most looking forward to getting outside! Grilling dinner, going on walks, enjoying the fresh air!

Jeffreysmom24

I am at 12 weeks! So glad to be nearing the end of the first trimester. Also looking forward to Easter Sunday because that is when we plan to tell my family - everyone will be at my parents' house that day! It has been hard the past couple of weeks keeping it a secret but I wanted to tell them in person.

QOTW: looking forward to wearing spring dresses and sunny days!

Sammydan703

I've been avoiding checking in until today just to make sure everything is ok.  So hard not to be nervous.  I have been spotting everyday since the start of week 6, first I was diagnosed with an SCH, then I had a major bleed and the doctor has no idea why it happened.  Today I am 8w4d (measuring right in the area I should be and the heartbeat is looking good) and I was released to my OB.  My first appointment is 4/21.  My RE is so great.  He said in the two weeks until my appointment if I need anything just call. 

We have only told our immediate family at this point and I want to wait til we get to the 2nd trimester before I let anyone know.  I'm just so nervous.

QOTW - not having to wear my winter coat.

happygirl1013

Hi there! Can you please add me? My due date is 12/5 with one beautiful bean!

I'm looking forward to flowy dresses and flip flops this spring!

mywhimsey

Hello, Everyone! 

Could I please be added to the list?  I don't know how many beans(?) but my EDD is 12/14/14.  I just found out and my first u/s is next week.  Really excited and really scared.  

thanks!  

maggie713

Hello 1st Tri-ers Tomorrow is 11 weeks, and our next OB appt. I just returned from a 3 day sales conference and survived long days without naps, and fake drinking. No fun!! aside from being tired, I have been really blessed so far with a great 1st Tri! Hoping for two strong heartbeats and growing babies tomorrow still! MFM consult and ultrasound is Friday. QOTD: flowers in bloom and leaves on trees!!!!