**Wednesday Ticker Change**

classicstar28

Good morning ladies! Hope your week is going well!!

One more week down and that much closer to meeting our sweet LO's!

Just a reminder that this is a weekly check-in for those of us who start a new week of pregnancy today. If you are new, please feel free to jump in, give us your EDD, and welcome! 

How far along are you? 

How are you feeling? Symptoms?

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for? 

GTKY: Have you started thinking about your nursery yet? Colors, theme, etc...

Belle3184

Thanks @classicstar28‌ for running the check in!

How far along are you?

18 weeks

How are you feeling? Symptoms?

I'm Feeling all right, but I can never quite get enough sleep it seems.

Any appointments coming up?

A/S on July 9th and I'm pretty nervous

Anything you need T&P for?

See above

GTKY: Have you started thinking about your nursery yet? Colors, theme, etc...

Oh yes! Love planning a nursery. This LO is a boy and I'm thinking of a woodland/forest theme with little forest critters (raccoons, foxes, and owls). Colors will probably be brown, green, and a bit of orange. I'm also looking at maybe a jenny lind type crib and changing table. I like the white but I'm not sure about how it would look with my overall theme.

I've got to get DD set up in her big girl room upstairs before I physically start working on LO's room. So much to do!

classicstar28

@Belle3184 I'm sorry you aren't getting enough sleep.  I'll be thinking of you and your LO on the 9th and look forward to seeing a great update!  I love the woodland theme.  I had been looking at doing a woodland theme, too, before we found out that we're having a girl.  Although, I did look at doing a woodland with pink foxes even after we found out!

@maryhr1 I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time.  It sounds like you had a very caring OB before and this new practice is not very understanding.  I'd discuss your level of anxiety with your dr on Monday as well as your concerns about the lack of monitoring.  I've had a massive amount of anxiety throughout this pregnancy and my dr gave me a whole bunch of information about how to cope.  Hopefully things will go well on Monday and the dr will be able to put your mind at ease.

carlsonbaby2014

Good morning @classicstar28 and Wednesday ticker change ladies *hugs all around*. 

@Belle3184 - You're SO CLOSE to being half baked - yay!!!!  GL at your anatomy scan, I completely understand your nerves and will be thinking of you and hoping all goes well.

@maryhr1 - I'm soooo sorry about your OB's response .  I really hope that the face-to-face interaction with the OB will bring you some reassurance and they'll offer you an early u/s and/or betas for your own peace of mind ((((HUGS)))).

@pink021 - 35/35!!!!!!!!!!!!!  *dance party*  I'm glad you've been feeling better and hope that your m/s bout this morning is short lived and you have a great rest of your day and week .

How far along are you? 17 weeks!  Baby is the size of an onion.

How are you feeling? Symptoms? Pretty good physically.  Emotionally I am struggling with fear and anxiety surrounding a second or third trimester loss.  I'm glad I'm still going to therapy so that I can discuss this with a professional - PgAL brain is NO FUN!

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for? I switched care from my OBGYN to a midwife and will need to schedule an appointment with her and get our A/S booked.  I made the switch because I like their philosophy of care, that I'll get to see the same person at every appointment who will also be there for delivery (unlike my OB), and that what the birth center offers more closely aligns with what I want out of our birth experience.  It clicked for me when I was starting to put together my birth plan.  I'll be dealing with fear and anxiety either way, but I think I will feel more secure and calm at the birthing center, so in the end, we went with that!

GTKY: Have you started thinking about your nursery yet? Colors, theme, etc.. We are trying to keep everything pretty gender neutral (easier said than done actually ) and our 'theme' is animals, but not cartooney or real-life animals, more like minimalist modern animal themed.  I'm not sure if that makes any sense.  I'll have to take pictures once it starts to come together.  That being said - YOU GUYS, I HAVE BABY STUFF IN MY HOUSE!!!!!!  Oh my goodness!!!!  Clothes, and blankets, and an Ergo Baby Carrier, Moby wraps, and tiny baby socks  :-O  it's awesome...

classicstar28

How far along are you? 25 weeks

How are you feeling? Symptoms?  I've been having some ups and downs.  Not sleeping well at all lately.  Partly because this little girl like to kick me pretty hard in the middle of the night and partly because my hips hurt so bad.  I've tried body pillows, a nest of pillows, pillow between my knees, pillow under my feet.  Nothing has helped.  I've also become somewhat concerned about my bp.  At my last appointment (3 weeks ago) my bp was about 130/70 which is a bit high for me.  The dr didn't seem concerned at all and said it was probably because of my anxiety/stress about moving.  I went to the grocery store yesterday and decided to check it at one of those automated things and it was again about 130/70.  Part of me feels like I should just call my new dr and see if they want me to come in to get checked out (I am guessing that is what you all would tell me to do, too).  But there's this other part of me that thinks I'm over-reacting and since I've never been to this dr before I feel a bit weird calling them.  Nothing else is going on and I know those automated store machines can be off, but I'm super freaked out about pre-e.  Hmmm....

ETA: Went to the store again to get DH his eye drops and decided to check again.  121/70.  Much more normal so I feel better about it.  I'll check it every so often just to be safe, but I think I'm fine for now.

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for?  Not until July 21.  Just t&p about my bp and anxiety stuff.

GTKY: Have you started thinking about your nursery yet? Colors, theme, etc...
Yup!  When we moved into the house last week, my old carousel horse was in one of the bedrooms (it's my dad's old house and a lot of my stuff from being a child is still here).  I thought it would be nice to put in the nursery and then I had my inspiration!  The fabric on the horse is one of those vintage rose patterns.  So, I am doing a rose, cream, and some green (mint or sage) color scheme with a vintage rose/victorian theme.  I found a beautiful bedding set at BBB that I love and my mom is getting me the crib, dresser, and changer in a walnut finish from Target.  I'm pretty excited about it!

classicstar28

@pink021 WOOHOO 35/35!!  How exciting!  Hopefully this m/s bout will go away quickly for you and that the fluid level is nothing to worry about.      

@carlsonbaby2014 I feel you on the continued anxiety.  I worry all the time, too.  I'm glad you have a professional to talk to about it.  They are often very helpful.  I'm happy that you made a decision regarding your care that fits your needs.  I can't wait to see pictures of your nursery!  I like the sound of modern animals.

whiteroses05

Hi ladies!

How far along are you?
I am 21 weeks. Today is officially my last milestone. After today I will be the most pregnant I have ever been!!!

How are you feeling? Symptoms?
I am doing ok. I did have my first trip to L&D yesterday. I was having what I thought to be contractions that started on my left side all the way across my belly into my back. Well it turns out it wasn't actual contractions and they aren't sure what it was. The general conclusion is that I over did it over the weekend with cleaning the house and trying to get ready to leave this weekend for vacation. So been lectured that it's ok to ask for help and to be patient with the person asked for help. By Riley is fine and he's moving all around. They also checked my cervix. I am dilated one cm but cervix is long and there's not a concern for preterm labor.
Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for?
Next appointment is Tuesday after we get back for vacation. (July 15th)

GTKY: Have you started thinking about your nursery yet? Colors, theme, etc...
I had a lot of my stuff from previous loss. However changed my theme to ocean. Here it is! (Mobile sorry if they are sideways!)

longcat07

@classicstar - thanks for the check-in!  the hip pain is terrible!  i remember having it with DS and it's starting now too.  those in-store BP things are terrible.  can you get a blood pressure cuff to have at home?  your nursery theme sounds lovely!

@Belle3184 - we did something like that for DS's nursery!  it was an eddie bauer set called "enchanted hollow" that we worked around and used as inspiration.

@maryhr1 - what a tough situation with your OB.  i hope you can make some headway on monday.

@Pink021 - i had extra fluid with DS from 34-36w that made me measure ahead by a couple weeks and it was ok.  i hope it's nothing.  you're so close!

@carlsonbaby2014 - cool on going with the midwife/birth center!  i'd wanted to go the birth center route but the only one here that take's my insurance is just too hard to get to.

@whiteroses05 - i'm glad your trip to L&D showed that everything was ok!  scary.  yay for passing your last milestone!
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How far along are you?
12w...plum!

How are you feeling? Symptoms?
i'm feeling ok.  PgAL brain has been sneaking in more lately, probably because i'm midway between appointments today.  i've been really tired still and feeling icky in the evenings, and the constipation remains painful (although i'm going regularly thanks to colace...it still doesn't feel nice).  SO bought a used sonoline b doppler on ebay yesterday, so i'm excited to get that in the mail.

Any appointments coming up?  Anything you need T&P for?
nope, two weeks.  i'll probably do the check-in later in the day then so i can just update in here right away, lol.

GTKY: Have you started thinking about your nursery yet?  Colors, theme, etc...
we have all the forest animal stuff from DS that i should be using again in theory.  i'd tried to keep all his stuff relatively gender-neutral so it could be used again, so i bought the crib set, butchered the bumpers for wall hangings, and picked colors and decorated around that.  i'm in a different house now, so the nursery will have to be painted, probably a bright-ish blue color because i have a completely unused can of it that was intended for a different room in my last house and never used.  

that said, i really, really want to do a goldfish theme though.  i'd wanted to do that with DS, but LH veto'd it.  maybe goldfish and birds.  that blue with orange and white, and maybe some purple too.  i already have a lot of stuff i could repurpose for it, and can craft most of the rest except for crib sheets, so it wouldn't be a large cost burden.  i'm thinking if this LO is a boy, we'll stick with the forest animals since the set is slightly boyish, and if LO is a girl i'll go with the fish and birds.

dragonfly1809

I'm new here!!

I'm 9 weeks today.

No new symptoms, just continual constant nausea.

I have two appointments coming up: one with a midwife and another with my new OB. My specialist OB recommended dual supportive care this time for both physical and emotional support. He thinks my new OB is a good match (he's known me for years so I hope he's chosen well.)

I'm looking forward to trying midwife care this time. I need all the support I can get.

Not ready to face the nursery - which is still very Finn ..not sure how to change it.

Belle3184

@maryhr1‌ - I'm sorry you're dealing with anxiety and frustration. 6 weeks-ish was a really hard time for me too. If you aren't happy with the practice or feel like they aren't monitoring you as they should, I would consider switching. I changed OBs after my second loss and it was hard but the best decision in the long run. It's critical that you feel the OB is competent to handle your situation.

Belle3184

@classicstar28‌ - oh I hear you on the not sleeping. It's soooo frustrating. Glad to hear your BP was better the last time you checked it. FX it stays that way!

@whiteroses05‌ - the whale nursery is too cute!

@carlsonbaby2014‌ - I'm happy that you switched and feel more comfortable. Having the right OB/MW really does make all the difference! Your theme sounds super cute and somewhat similar to mine! It Should be easy to work with which is a bonus!

Belle3184

@pink021 - love the Winnie the Pooh theme! Great quote to incorporate too. Can't wait to see pics!

Belle3184

@longcat07‌ - I think the fish theme is adorable! I think anything animal related is a good nursery theme.

classicstar28

@whiteroses05‌ yay for passing your last milestone! I'm glad your trip to L&D turned out fine and Riley is doing well. I love the ocean theme witg the whales. Super cute! @longcat07‌ I do have access to a home monitor that is at my mom's house. Only about 10min away so I'll be using that to check every few days. I'm sorry you're still not feeling great, but glad you're more regular. Constipation is terrible and it's a pretty rotten kind of pain. Hopefully it lets up at least a bit soon. The goldfish theme sounds adorable! I think it could work for a boy, too, if you decided you want to. @dragonfly1809‌ Welcome! I hope that you like the new OB. Getting dual support sounds great!

classicstar28

@mmheartspb I remember the m/s tapering off at the end like that, so hopefully you're close!  Pgal brain is the worst.  It seems to always come up with new things to worry about.  Pooh is a classic, but neutral animals would be super cute too!