Weekly check-in 6/4

2redtulips

I agreed to take over the weekly check-in for QOTR. I will likely continue to post it on Wednesdays, if that's ok? I tend to have more time then. 

So... 

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

2) Age at delivery? (optional)

3) Any other children? Furbabies?

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week?

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice?

moroccojade

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

Due Nov 30... 13w3d...  Lemon?

2) Age at delivery? (optional)

I turn 39 the month before

3) Any other children? Furbabies?

A daughter!  She will be 7 in August. 

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week?

Feeling good.  So very normal, in fact!  My belly feels a bit heavy and I get some BH sometimes...  And now that I have my thyroid meds sorted out (FINALLY - what a freaking drama that was) I don't feel so exhausted in the afternoons, so that is nice.  I am grateful.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?

Second part of IPS blood testing is next week...  otherwise, next MW appt is June 30th... and my anatomy scan should be some time in early July?

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice?

My mom is actually really good with babies.  No one under her watch is in diapers after 12 months.  (Seriously.)  She taught me all of her tricks about that.   The only problem is finding underwear to fit a 6 month old!  lol.

I look to my dad a lot, too.  In all of my 38 years he has never ever spoken a single harsh word to me.  (He might have rolled his eyes a couple of times but that is it.) 

After having my daughter...  I asked him how he always kept his cool.  He said "You were a good kid."   Then I asked "So I actually listened to you?"   Then he responded...  "I said you were just a good kid.  I never even had to tell you anything.  ou always did the right thing without me even asking."   Tell me that's not amazing to hear from your dad!  He was always so cool and funny that I guess it was easy to be a good kid with him. 

So that is what I need to start striving for in my parenting, I guess:  "Cool and Funny".  I never stepped too far out of line as who would want to wreck a relationship like that.

2redtulips

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

8/8, 30w5d, cucumber

2) Age at delivery? (optional)
39

3) Any other children? Furbabies?

One dog

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week?

Tired, but good. 

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?

Oh, boy, do I have a rant: I had my 30-week appointment yesterday and found out - in the bathroom while leaving my sample, from a letter posted on the door - that my OB is closing one of its offices a week before I am due. That means they will also stop delivering babies at that office's associated hospital - the hospital where I had planned to deliver. :-L
Their other office/hospital is really, really good, so it will be fine, but I had a minor panic attack at having to change my whole plan. Ugh.

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice?

My parents for inspiration. I really like the way they raised my sisters and me, and I know I will take a lot of cues from them. My sisters have also been great parenting examples. I am still working out where to find good parenting advice - websites, books, etc. I am feeling a little overwhelmed by all the advice out there. 

flyinmommy

Due date 10/3, 22 weeks 5 days, he's a papaya. Age at delivery: 35 3 kiddos, I fur baby No new rants or miles stones. Just chillin in the second tri. I have a lot of friends that I look up to as parents and we share advice/trials and tribulations.

jchickiem

Hi everyone! I'm new here...and hope I can stay this time!!!

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

The end of January, sometime between the 25th and 28th. I am six weeks today, and I'm not sure the baby's size, other than teeny tiny.

2) Age at delivery? (optional) 38

3) Any other children? Furbabies? We have one boy that will be three this month, two standard poodles, and a kitty cat.  We also had a loss in December of 2012 (I was 11-12 weeks).

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week? Feeling okay, just sleepy for now.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? We have an appointment week after next for an ultrasound and I hope to here a great heartbeat and age estimation at that time.

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice? I'm not sure.   I tend to try to take parenting advice with a grain of salt. People have so many opinions.

Lady2010

Hi Ladies - 

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

Jan 24, 2015.  Am currently 6 weeks, 4 days.  Baby is the size of a sweet pea!

2) Age at delivery? (optional) 

I will be 37

3) Any other children? Furbabies?
N/A

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week?

OK - fatigue is still there but getting used to it.  Some nausea but nothing terrible.  Worst is that I am not sleeping well - between getting up to use the bathroom and just anxiety I think - I am up several times a night.  I was never a good sleeper to begin with so this will be interesting.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?

Just had our first u/s yesterday so nothing for a few weeks.  

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice?

Probably to my best friend and her husband - their kids are so well behaved and well mannered and just happy.  And they don't seem to be overly attached to electronic devices nor to the tv.

ZooCrewMom

1) Due date? 01/14/15 How many weeks are you? 8 this week What size is baby? A Raspberry

2) Age at delivery? 35

3) Any other children? Furbabies? Jack is 2.5y/o, Joey is 17mo and Martin the big orange dog is 11y/o

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week? Yuck, I had a feeling the nausea and stomach issues were coming

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? Nothing until the 26th. Since we forgo genetic testing I'm considering the idea of a gender reveal ultrasound at the 16-18 week mark. 

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice? My Mother and MIL are both great, but I have one SIL who has 10 children. She is amazing! I picked her brain whenever I can. 

gremaud07

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 5 weeks, 6 tomorrow! , Appleseed 2) Age at delivery? (optional)37 3) Any other children? Furbabies? Yes one son who is 5 and Zoe our dog 4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week? Just extremely bloated, nauseous , very nervous about keeping my sticky baby 5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? First u/s tomorrow!!!! QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice? Mostly Moms that I have known for years. I know that I learned a lot after having my son that I will change this go around

Samuelismomma

1) due date: 1/20/2015 7 wks 2 days, a blueberry...2) age at delivery , 42...3) other children, yes ds 26 months and 1 dog, pearl....4) how are you feeling?..nausea and vomiting was terrible this weekend so had to get zofran:(....also exhaustion...5) had u/s measured great and hb of 136, next appt Monday for first Ob appt...QOTW: I look to my mom and sister they both are really great at keeping me level and not sweating the little stuff.....;)

Bigboneded

1) due date? 1/27/15
2)age at delivery 42
3) other children. ... furbaby 1 cat, 1 goldfish
4) feeling? Pretty good, some heartburn, some constipation.... otherwise not so bad yet, some anxiety....
5) upcoming appointments, rants, raves... I had a PCP appt today, lot of stuff covered, seen in a timely manner. Had blood drawn first so results were available, I was very happy with all the members of my healthcare team today, hope my OB goes as well on 6/19. :-)
QOTW: I guess I listen to everybody and hopefully extrapolate what I really need from them all. I think my grandparents did great, I hope to do some same some diffrent than my parents :-)

micmash

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

Due August 27th. I was 28 weeks yesterday. Not sure on size exactly but I know she is growing right on track as of now. 

2) Age at delivery? (optional) 36

3) Any other children? Furbabies? One furbaby. Our girl is named Annabelle and she is  11 but still acts like a puppy. Will be interesting to see her adjustment to her baby sister  

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week? Overall I have been feeling pretty good. Normal aches and pains. However this morning I had my last monthly checkup. I go to 2 weeks appointments now. Crazy how time has flown. Anyways my blood pressure was high this morning - 140/70. Doc sent me for some blood work and I am doing a 24 hour urinealysis to check for protein. Fingers crossed and all come back normal and no preeclampsia etc. 

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? No rants or raves other than being frustrated with my high blood pressure this morning. I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried but trying to stay calm. 

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice? My best friend has a 2 year old and a 6 week old newborn. I go to her or everything pregnancy related and really take to heart all of the things she says about her parenting experience so far etc. 

CreativeD1

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?

1/14/15, 8 weeks and a raspberry I believe.

2) Age at delivery? (optional)

39

3) Any other children? Furbabies?

Not yet.

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week?

So happy that I am a lot less sleepy than the past few weeks but the MS is ramping up. Super happy though!

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?

Just had our second U/S, everything looks good and we are thrilled!

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice?

I have a ton of older friends.. Love their sage advice.

mandyreads

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
7weeks, nearly 8 Blueberry

2) Age at delivery? 36

3) Any other children? Furbabies?
3 girls (13,11,7) and one furbaby (dog)

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week?
still sick to my stomach at times. Tmi: diarrhea. But no MS.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
2nd Appt will be July 15. We go on vaca the week before. So ready to get out of here for a bit.

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice?
Not really anyone or anything so far. This is my 5th pregnancy. ( first ended with a mc at 8weeks. ) but I haven't needed much advice yet. I am sure that will change.

Chili01

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 1/22/15 but no u/s yet to confirm...7 weeks...Blueberry

2) Age at delivery? (optional)
37

3) Any other children? Furbabies?
Just a Furbaby... Dog

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week? A little anxious... FTM... But no m/s or anything, I'm happy and thankful about that!

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? No appt till 6/19...I can't wait for u/s so excited!!

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice? Both mom n mil are great. Sisters on both sides will give there two cents whether I ask for it or not is another question

path75

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? Got my official due date which is what I thought 12/31/2014 (although the nurse said it could be Jan 1). I am 10w4d. 

2) Age at delivery? (optional) Turning 39 in September

3) Any other children? Furbabies? One cat Moby and One pug dog Rocky who loves kids

4) How are you feeling? New symptoms this week? I was feeling ok about a week ago but the friday before last my energy level started to drop again. I am getting more constipated but I am hoping adding more fiber via oatmeal in the morning will help and more veges. Heartburn has also been a problem and my nurse said to eat fewer more frequent meals to help. A new symptom is lower back pain, I don't know if it is pregnancy related but it has been uncomfortable for a about three days now. 

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? Just past my 1st ob appt Junxe 4th. It went very well and found out I was exactly where I needed to be. I have to go see a surgeon regarding problems with a previous hernia which I hope won't be a problem. I had surgery about 5-6 years ago to fix a ventral hernia but ther e is still a pudge at the site which my ob is concerned about. However, the surgeon can't see my until June 26th. My next appt is July 2nd so hopefully I will have some answers. I just hope this isn't going to cause any major issues, I think it might just make my pregnancy more painful which sucks. I am in no pain right now so I am hoping it is just fluid and it is a quick fix. But my LO is worth it and surgery cannot be an option before I deliver. On a good note, I got my anatomy scan booked for 8/13/2014. I think a Materiniti 21 test is covered so I made find out the gender before then. I just want to call and confirm on Monday and I can pop in any time to ob office and get the blood test. They do all the blood work at their office and I really loved the people there. I would recommend this office to anyone I know, it was such a great atmosphere, and its an all women office. I am uncomfortable around male ob's, I have not had good experiences with them, not to knock all of them. Sorry so long. 

QOTW: Who or what do you look to for parenting inspiration and advice? Really I plan to do me. I don't want to be like my mother/father or definitely not like my SO father/mother. They all did what they could but we always want our kids to do better. 

HarleyKins

New here! 1) due 2/5/15 - just over 5 weeks. Size of a sesame seed? 2) I'll be 36 (just turned in May) 3) one daughter 13 months as of June 4. 4) feeling good. Hope this pregnant is as good as the last! 5) first appt is June 27. I pee on a strip every week as I'm pinching myself we are pregnant!

2redtulips

path75 said:

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? Got my official due date which is what I thought 12/31/2014 (although the nurse said it could be Jan 1). I am 10w4d. 

New Year's baby!

path75

2redtulips said:

path75 said:

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? Got my official due date which is what I thought 12/31/2014 (although the nurse said it could be Jan 1). I am 10w4d. 

New Year's baby!

Is it bad that I would rather have the baby on Nye for the tax break. My mil said it could be the first baby in the year and you might get free gifts. Lol

2redtulips

Is it bad that I would rather have the baby on Nye for the tax break. My mil said it could be the first baby in the year and you might get free gifts. Lol

You could be featured on the news!  

CreativeD1

Is it bad that I would rather have the baby on Nye for the tax break. My mil said it could be the first baby in the year and you might get free gifts. Lol

The tax break would certainly help with those medical bills, so no, not bad at all! . My friend had her son 12/30 in a small hospital and he was the last baby born in that year... They had a lot of gifts from the community, including a "my new little tax deduction" bib from H & R Block. It was cute.