Weekly Check-In 8/6

NeonNoon

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?

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

QOTW:  Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something?  If so, what were the circumstances?

NeonNoon

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
March 2015, 9W5D, green olive

2) Age at delivery? (optional)
35

3) Any other children? Furbabies?
None

4) How are you feeling?
Still tired, but the fatigue has eased up a lot.  Mild nausea has made an appearance.  And I'm still moody and having trouble self-motivating.

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

I was very relieved to see a heartbeat last week, and that the fetus was in the right place.

QOTW:  Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something?  If so, what were the circumstances?

Totally.  I expect it to not be the first time either!  I met some women whom I was trying to befriend.  I realized that we had almost nothing in common but didn't have the heart to tell them.  So, I shamelessly blamed the pregnancy fatigue for being unable to see them for the foreseeable future, even though I am making an effort to socialize elsewhere.

topaz7777

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

April 13, I'm only 4 weeks

2) Age at delivery? (optional)

35

3) Any other children? Furbabies?

DD is 2.  Have 2 furbabies, a 6 year old Newfoundland and a 9 year old shepherd.

4) How are you feeling?

Just nervous

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

Have Beta 2 tomorrow.

QOTW: Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something? If so, what were the circumstances?

Yes, but not this pregnancy yet.  I'm sure there will be plenty later

2redtulips

1) 39w5d, 8/8, two days!! Time is moving at an absolute crawl right now.

2) 39

3) My sweet dog

4) A few real(ish) contractions the other night and baby is really, really low, so I feel a lot of pressure. Tired, of course.

5) I see my OB today. FX for progress! I made an acupuncture appt for Monday to see if she can help get things going (if baby hasn't arrived by then).

2redtulips

@NeonNoon - congrats on seeing that beautiful heartbeat!

Oh, I forgot the QOTW:
Yes. I skipped a family lunch this past weekend because it was too far away from my hospital. I have scaled way back on networking and business events as well.

mdogan29

@NeonNoon - still happy about the good news when is your next appointment?

@topaz7777 - know how that nervousness is early on, it definitely gets better! FX for you everything goes smoothly!

@2redtulips - Wow!! Wow!! That is too exciting... I know it must be driving you crazy though! FX for you!!

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1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
March 18th 2015, 8 weeks, raspberry

2) Age at delivery? (optional)
38

3) Any other children? Furbabies?
This will be our 1st baby... have cute little boxer mix, Bella (see below), she's 6 and then also 2 kitties who are getting up there! Cleo is 15 and Spencer (below) is 14.

4) How are you feeling?
Same as @NeonNoon -- still a bit tired, but not as bad, unless I haven't had enough sleep. I got up 3x to pee last night, so that certainly doesn't help!  Also same - mild nausea/queasiness, but I feel a lot better after I eat 2 pickle spears! Unfortunately, I can't seem to eat them before lunch, so I'm queasy until then.  I'm having major trouble focusing on work... there's so many other things I'd rather be doing! But I also need to make $$! Ugh!

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

I had my first 'official' OB appt yesterday and had full panel of blood work run with ultrasound week before, results came back (all the good stuff was good and all the bad stuff they check for was negative), so that was great news to hear! It was also time for my yearly physical, so I was nervous having that done while pregnant -- I did spot a little after appt, but it's all gone away now. So very relieved. Everything is great and that makes me so happy!   She did adjust the due date - pushed it back 5 days, so I updated my ticker.

My next appt is in 2 weeks, 10 week ultrasound w/ MaterniT21 test, with follow up 2 weeks later. So looking forward to that!

QOTW:  Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something?  If so, what were the circumstances?

Hmmm... I have not really milked it yet, but I'm sure I will. It will definitely be a great way to get out of big, public or private functions, which I'm not much of a people person anyway! (I'm better one-on-one). My brother has been taking care of my mom and grandma (he gets paid -- full time job now) and they want me to visit... at least on weekends, but they've been sick and I told them I want to wait until they're better to visit -- don't want to risk anything!

Lady2010

@NeonNoon - congrats on seeing the heartbeat - it really made it more real for us when we saw it for the first time!

@Topaz7777 - good luck tomorrow with Beta 2 - FX for doubling!

@2redtulips - WOW - almost there.  I wish you a speedy and easy labor!  Look forward to hearing the news of your LO arrival!

@mdogan29 - Great news on bloodwork results.  

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
Jan 24, 2015; 15 weeks, 4 days; Navel Orange

2) Age at delivery? (optional)
37

3) Any other children? Furbabies?
Nope - this is our first of any kind

4) How are you feeling?
Better finally.  Still some fatigue but a million times better from where I was in the 1st tri.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Just had our appt with the OB this past Monday.  All looks and sounds great.  Next appt is Sept 2nd - our a/s!

QOTW:  Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something?  If so, what were the circumstances?

Hmm - DH has been SO understanding and supportive that I really haven't needed to.  Though I guess a couple times I bailed on making dinner because of fatigue / ms.  DH typically cooks but I try to cook once a week - both times I told him I would make dinner but then I was just too tired so we ordered in instead.  DH was totally fine with it both times and insisted we just order since I was so tired.  But I am SURE I will be milking it more - I am saving it for times when I really need it. 

NeonNoon

Thx for all the kind wishes.

My doc has me coming in monthly at this point.  She said she'll change that to every two weeks in the third trimester @mdogan29. So, my next appointment is not for another 3 weeks.

Good luck @Topaz7777  I'm gonna be looking for you on the parenting boards @2redtulips.. good luck!  Yay @mdogan29 and @Lady2010 on your recent appointments.

BeckyP005

1. 2/22. 11 wks

2. 46

3. Cat

4. Was really in pain with constipation and vomiting this past weekend. Sucked. Feeling bit better but need to go back on Zofran. I've been trying to eat lots of fiber now! Glad I have this week off.

5. Not really. I did go browse at some cribs and furniture yesterday. Wow talk about overwhelming!

QOTW: Not yet but MH used me as an excuse not to go to a cookout an hour away :-S

BeckyP005

Totally forget to mention you all!

@NeonNoon‌ yay for seeing HB! I can't wait to actually hear it too. @topaz7777‌ GL tomorrow! Keep us posted. @2redtulips‌ how exciting! Hopefully you will share a pic

@mdogan29‌ and @Lady2010‌ happy to hear your appts went well!!

JilliansMoma

NeonNoon said:

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 28 weeks today!  Wow an eggplant? Really? It seems like I'm lugging around a watermelon!

2) Age at delivery? (optional) 40!

3) Any other children? Furbabies? My girls and our doggie!

4) How are you feeling? Feeling so good I can't wait to meet this LO and find out if I finally get my boy!

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? I have my 30 week appt next and so far everything has been right on track. I've only gained 10 lbs so far so my DR was happy about that but I can't wait to start running again.  I'm too big and lazy right now but Fall is my favorite time to run, so I'm a little bummed out that I will miss it this year.  My goal is to work on my speed so I can run faster.  I'm slower than molasses!

QOTW:  Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something?  If so, what were the circumstances? I use it with DH all the time but he knows I'm usually joking!  I like teasing him to cut me some slack I'm growing his 4th child!!!  He mostly just laughs at me and tells me that I'm doing a great job growing his kid!  I'm also using it at work as an excuse to wear sandals.  My sandals are nice and pretty and they look just like strappy heels but without the heel!  So far no one has said anything!

Have a great week ladies and I'm loving all the good updates!

JM

anonymousmotley

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
2/16 | 12w2d | Plum
2) Age at delivery? (optional)
43
3) Any other children? Furbabies?
17yo son, 4 yo daughter, 2 cats and 2 dogs
4) How are you feeling?
Still pretty blah! I have 0 energy!! Since I'm heading into the 2nd trimester, I'm hoping it picks up soon
5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Just had my NT scan and Mat21 blood draw.  NT scan looked great, nasal bone present, heartbeat and he/she is a wiggle worm! Should get bloodwork results end of next week.
QOTW:  Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something?  If so, what were the circumstances?
Every single day! I have no shame!! LOL

mandyreads

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? Jan 16th,16w5d, avacodo.

2) Age at delivery? 36

3) Any other children? Furbabies? 3 rotten girls (13, 11, 7) and an even rottener pup.

4) How are you feeling? Tired. Oh so tired.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? U/s in a few weeks

QOTW: Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something? If so, what were the circumstances? Not yet. But it is coming...oh yes. It is coming.

mattandlora

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

April 3, 5 weeks 6 days, appleseed 

2) Age at delivery? 35

3) Any other children? Furbabies?  I have a 14 month-old son, plus 2 black labs (ages 6 and 11)

4) How are you feeling? Tired. And I have a migraine. And pukey. Don't know if that is from the migraine or the pregnancy. Don't really care. I just want it to go away.

5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? First prenatal appointment tomorrow, where I will beg for some Zofran. I'm rationing the leftover zofran from my last pregnancy and it's running low!

QOTW: Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something? If so, what were the circumstances? Smells were really bothering me one day. I probably could have handled my son's dirty diaper if I had to, but I got my husband to change it instead.

topaz7777

Wow thank you @mdogan29, @Lady2010, @NeonNoon, and @BeckyP005!!!  I don't think I've ever had so much luck wished on me in any board!  You guys are great!!!  So far so good, Beta 2 looks good!  622!

Samuelismomma

@topaz7777‌ hope for great betas! Good luck! @NeonNoon‌ congrats on hearing hb! @2redtulips‌ good luck for progress, and safe , fast delivery! 1) 16 wks 3 days, mango! 2)42 at delivery! 3) ds 28 months , dog pearl 3... 4)finally got energy back and feeling great! 5) had appt Monday , verified team pink, everything good . Told will be doing p 17 shots. Had cerclage done. I'm confused I thought preterm labor was do to uti, but they are doing it like it was incompetent cervix:s....not happy about progesterone. It makes me so tired:( go back aug 25th! QOTW : noooo have toddler and h who works 6 days a week and elderly mom! I need to get away! Lol

flyinmommy

1) Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 10/3 I'll be 32 weeks tomorrow 2) Age at delivery? (optional) 35 3) Any other children? Furbabies? 3 LOs, I fur baby 4) How are you feeling? I'm getting tired again and a little bit cranky 5) Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? Had an apt yesterday and baby is transverse. If he is still that way at next apt they will look at turning him to avoid a c section. Fingers crossed! QOTW: Have you used your pregnancy as an excuse to get out of doing something? If so, what were the circumstances? I haven't but DH does all the time!