****grad check-in 10/9 (actually 10/10)****

tweetyknicks

Hi grads.  Sorry for the late check-in. My ER was yesterday and I was barely online.

How's the pregnancy going?

QOTW: What's your favorite holiday and why?

dp21

Hello ladies,

I'm 27 weeks and 1 day.  Pregnancy is going well overall, love feeling baby kicks. 

My favorite holiday is Christmas.  I love cutting down our tree, decorating our house, putting out lights, and best of all opening up Christmas presents.  Just a fun season overall  

@tweetyknicks praying for good fertilization and growth of your embies!  Take it easy and heal up! 

AMShark

Thanks for posting the check-in, @tweetyknicks

I had my second spotting scare earlier this week, but it was light and it subsided after 2 days.  I called my OB's office, and based on their feedback, don't think I have too much cause for concern.

I'm only 11w2d today, and I have very few symptoms, so I have not yet reached the phase where I feel pregnant.  Since, I'm not showing, I've kept the secret pretty tight, with the exception of a few close family and friends. Just 2.5 weeks to 2nd tri - I hear that could be the turning point.

My next OB appt is 10/22 - I'll have my 1st tri screening, including NT scan then.  I'm looking forward to a chance to see the babies (I miss the weekly RE scans), but I'm also pretty nervous about the results.  

I'm trying my best to not be irrationally worried, and just grateful for every day that my babies are still with me - even if I can't feel them there just yet.

QOTW:

I used to love Thanksgiving, for the simplicity of a good old eating holiday, but now that I host it, and the group of people at the table keeps getting larger, it's more stressful than fun.

So, I'm going with Christmas - I host that too, but I really like the time leading up to it, where everything is decorated, and the trees are up (I love ornaments) and the music is playing (I love Christmas music) and cookies are baking (I love Christmas cookies) - - and my family hasn't come in like the tornado they are, and wrecked every room on the first floor of my house (with love, of course).

ETA - forgot QOTW... again.

gsancho

Hello!  I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow.  I went to my first OB appointment Tuesday and saw the baby doing great.  Now I have to wait 4 weeks to see it again, so hopefully things are uneventful until then.

I went shopping for some bigger fall outfits (not needing maternity clothes yet), and even walked into a baby store for like 5 minutes - I kinda freaked out being surrounded by baby stuff, so it was short lived.  But it's starting to feel a little more real.  This is probably what normal women start feeling at 6 weeks, but IF brain wouldn't let me do that.

QOTW: I used to love Halloween, especially since it's the day before my birthday.  But now that the days of dressing hoochie and getting drunk on Halloween are long behind me, I'm starting to love Christmas more and more.  

jen102279

@AMShark that's my birthday, so it's a good day

MJ14323

Hi ladies! I'm currently 6w6d today and this week was one I'll never forget.  We had our first ultrasound on Monday and the baby was measuring perfectly with HB at 121 bpm.  We go back in on the 20th for our next US and then will hopefully graduate to our OB. 

QOTW: I don't really have a favorite holiday, but my favorite season is the fall.  So maybe Thanksgiving? 

Wishing you all the very best and hoping to see you on PAIF soon!

cls78

Hi Lovely Ladies!

22 weeks and 5 days! Everything is still going great with my girls and I am feeling great as well. FX they continue to do well.

Right now I am in nursery mode. We have ordered bedding, white furniture and even a chandelier for the nursery! My colors are a darker pink and grey bedding set from PBK. I totally splurged on the nursery, but this will most likely be my only pregnancy and I wanted my girls to have a beautiful room. We are prepping the room to paint a nice grey color and I can't wait to get started!! Below is a pic of the crib bedding. (I didn't get the bumper... just the quilt, fitted sheet, and crib skirt.)

As always FX and cheers to all you ladies. I hope to see you in PAIF soon!!

QOTW: I enjoy them all and din't really have a favorite. I think my favorite will be Christmas once the girls are here. .

poohniki

Hey ladies! I'll be 17 weeks on Monday. So far everything is going well. I was kind of sick this week but luckily a few days rest and everything was better. Still no bump- but eventually I'll pop.

QOTW: Considering we never put our tree away until Easter, I have to say Christmas. After my birthday (beginning of Nov) I start the xmas music. This year we aren't doing too much since I usually transform the whole house. Probably just the mini tree and lots and lots of bows everywhere. And probably lots and lots of cookies.

airidh80

Hi!

I'm 7w1d today, and pretty sick. First tri has been pretty much like an intestinal virus for me. But we got to see our little bean last Wednesday, which was really nice. 

I haven't gotten up the nerve to intro on my BMB yet; I'll probably do that this weekend, now that we've seen a heartbeat. 

QOTW: Christmas! Like @AMshark, I just love the whole season. I just wish I still lived somewhere it actually gets cold!

Aimothy

9 weeks today. The RE reduced my PIO and estrace this week and I'm in denial that I've made it far enough to start weaning off. I'm getting sick usually in the morning, but some days are better than others. Since I have 3 more weeks before another u/s, I'll take it.

QOTW: Definitely Christmas. I love having a decorated house!

vpine

I'm 20 weeks tomorrow. Even though I stopped the PIO at 12 weeks, the knots on backside have barely gone away and still hurt a bit. As for pregnancy, having anatomy 2hr ultrasound on Wed to check the girls organs etc. I've been feeling okay, occasional breathlessness and back pain. My fav holiday is Christmas, I like the weather, the smell of pine, lighting the fireplace, activities and events.

ksgsmu

So great to see everyones post!

 I am 24 weeks tomorrow and doing ok just getting really worn out and uncomfortable!  The twins are doing great so far.

QOTW: Christmas is the best   I am one of those who start celebrating super early because I love it that much