Weekly check-in, 1/30/15

jerseygirl227

Okie dokie,  here we go!

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:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!

KaLikeAWind

I'll play (edited cause it only posted the 1st two words!)

1) June 18, and we are exactly halfway at 20 weeks. My weekly email I get from another site says Ewok is as long as a dollar bill and would be worth $17000 if made of gold

2) I will be 37 and hubby will be 38 at delivery

3) No human children. Two kitties, one of which used to be a daddy's boy and usually ignored me, is at this moment taking a full half of my pillow with his fat a$$. I don't get how now when I need more space to stretch out and be comfortable, he decides he wants to hang out with me and invade my space

4) Considering I worked until 2am both last night and the night before tending bar my frickin feet are killing me. So much so I don't want to get out of bed cause then I'll be on them again. But I'm also starving, so...

5) 22 week OB visit on the 12th. Already had the a/s so that milestone is passed. Now its just waiting and I guess I'll post my registry for friends soon

QOTW: I can't stand the sight/smell of the people who 'vape' while sitting at the bar. Assholes, I'm not huge yet but I think its obvious now that I'm pregnant. Kindly don't exhale in my direction, or better yet, wait until I'm at the other end of the bar.

mattandlora

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

31 weeks, pineapple, due  4/5/15

2. Age at delivery? (optional)

35

3. Any other children? Furbabies?
DS is 19 months and we have 2 black labs

4. How are you feeling?

I have a cold, so I feel pretty yucky. Plus I'm getting big enough now that it's hard to get comfy.

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

Just the usual every 2-week-check at this point. I have high blood pressure now, but no protein in the urine. I just have to keep an eye out for any symptoms and let the doc know. On the one hand, it is getting more people to help around the house and keep me off my feet. On the other hand, sometimes it gets annoying and I just want to do something myself! Example? I need to wash sheets today. I can either strip the sheets myself and need a rest afterwards, or just wait for DH to get home from his haircut and do it. Either way, I'm going to waste time sitting on my a$$. But is it going to be waiting for him to do the work, or resting after doing the work myself?

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!

I haven't had many strong cravings with this one like I did with DS. I still can't go grocery shopping because of the fish smell though.

Tsuga76

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
Jan 27, so 40+5.  Permanently a jackfruit, apparently...

2. Age at delivery? (optional)
38

3. Any other children? Furbabies?
2 cats and 1 dog.  I love them (well at least the dog and one of the cats.  The other cat is DH's and at best we tolerate each other) but lately they've been driving me nuts.  Hormones...

4. How are you feeling?
I'm generally physically feeling quite well.  Had an unusually bad bout of insomnia last night - hope that doesn't become a thing.  Mostly just impatient.

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
41-week fetal biophysical profile ultrasound Tues, and NST Thurs if I get that far.  I know going post-dates is very normal, but I had thought a couple days maybe.  Did not expect to be staring 41 weeks in the eye. I just really don't want to go to 42 which is when I'll have to either accept or fight induction.

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!
Chocolate and sweets.  But then again, that's not necessarily pregnancy related, lol.

NeonNoon

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
March 7th, 35+1, Coconut
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
35

3. Any other children? Furbabies?

Nope

4. How are you feeling?

Last week was pretty hard.  My energy levels have gone through the floor.  There were times where I felt I could've fallen asleep standing.  Add to that brain fog (I discovered a pair of socks in the trash that were intended for the laundry hamper) and moodiness, and I've been somewhat hazardous to be around.  Trying to have small amounts of caffeine to combat the fatigue backfires with painful reflux.  So, I guess my backlog of chores is just going to have to wait.

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

Done with the lactation class, met with a pediatrician, bought what was left on our registry, and we're now dealing with the explosion of baby gear.  Cervix checks start next week, as well as weekly OB visits.

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?

I'm craving carbs in general.  I have a ravenous appetite right now and could eat my laptop.  The other night at 10.30pm, I didn't have the energy to heat up some soup, but absolutely had to have Paleo waffles, which I made from scratch.

supersarah77

1. Due 5/17/15, 25 weeks along, baby is the size of a head of cauliflower

2. I'll be 38 at delivery

3. A toddler and a puppy

4. I feel pretty good! I'm definitely cherishing this time. My only ongoing complaint is pain from SPD. It's like someone had batting practice on my crotch and I can't go for walks. Surprisingly, though, I'm coping pretty well. I think because I know it's temporary and also I really have nothing else to complain about. :P

5. Rave: baby boy no longer has a heart arrhythmia. Yippee!! This is a huge relief. I'll be heading back to my midwife on the usual prenatal visit schedule now.

QOTW: I crave chips and fries - which isn't new, but just intensified with pregnancy. What is new, however, is craving sweets. Damn you, Valentine's Day candy displays! I've already eaten a box of chocolates all to myself.

supersarah77

@neonnoon - I'm laughing at the socks in the trash!

NeonNoon

I use this one @hikerlady:

https://www.ourpaleolife.com/recipe/paleo-waffles/

It works for us very reliably.  I use Truvia in place of the coconut sugar, and add chopped toasted walnuts to the mix.

cneiding

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? June 24 - 19 weeks

2. Age at delivery? (optional)  42

3. Any other children? Furbabies? 7 other children boy, girl, boy, boy, girl, boy, girl

4. How are you feeling? still fighting my back problem.  It was a bit better until I had to spend all yesterday bent over either lice combing all the children  or getting my own head combed.  Now it hurts badly again. 

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? 20 week appointment on Wednesday with ultrasound.

Got my genetic test results all back.  Everything is good.  Expecting a boy.  I didn't really care just relieved to hear he  my testing was good.  When I told husband he huffed and puffed and clicked his tongue and said "ohhh, I wanted a girl.  Well that's not exciting".  So oh well I guess. 

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!
I had a pizza craving last week and gave in and ate some.  I have been eating super low carb (130 or under a day)high fiber no "white" stuff...flour rice bread etc no sugar type diet.  I have felt guilty every since and am dreading this week's appointment and weigh in. I also ate a couple chocolate chip cookies my daughter made today. 

My weekly goal this week:  Start using the treadmill.  I normally do pretty intense workouts non pregnant.  My whole first trimester I never feel well enough to work out plus with all the bleeding I had I didn't want to do more than necessary.  We had a hot water tank go right at the first of the year which ran water all night long into our finished basement.  We had a restoration company come in but over the next few days mold still started in the walls and under the carpet.  The whole room had to be tore down to the concrete and rebuilt.  Its finally done....so the treadmill is useable.  If my back gets good enough I will be using it for 3 miles of brisk and uphill walking a day.

niknak1208

22 weeks 4 days.

37
2 yr old DD. 6 yr old DS. One black lab.

No big appointments. Just injection this week. OB appt next week.

I've been feeling better lately so I've been concentrating on making healthy choices. Been craving pineapple for some reason.

My only rant is that I'm pretty sure DD has stre again!!!! Ugh. And we are buried in snow. All the schools are closed. My office even closed tomorrow. Hoping the pediatrician is there tho. This is her third day with a fever. Motrin breaks it but it just comes back. Her tongue is a little white which is what makes me think strep

anonymousmotley

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

  2.16.2015, 38w, pumpkin (induction scheduled for 2/12...10 more days)

2. Age at delivery? (optional)

  43

3. Any other children? Furbabies?

  1ds 18yr, 1dd 4yr, 2 dogs, 2 cats

4. How are you feeling?

  Nesting is in high gear, I just don't have the stamina to do the things I want to do.  Luckily, most things are in order.  We just packed the car today, registry has been cleared out and everything is set up.  It's this overwhelming need to throw crap away that nags at me, but don't have the energy to do it. Guess it will have to wait until after baby arrives.

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

  12th U/S and LAST OB appt scheduled for this afternoon.  Hoping that the continual loss of the mucous plug (since Thursday) means I've dilated even more than last weeks 2cm.  Would love to go into labor spontaneously before the scheduled induction. Contractions are much more uncomfortable now, I've even had a few wake me from my sleep!  And the baby movements are painful too!

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!

  I actually don't crave anything at the moment, I have no appetite at all.  I even lost a few pounds at 36w and have not gained an ounce since.

snlinega

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 16 weeks - Avocado

2. Age at delivery? (optional) 36

3. Any other children? Furbabies?

4. How are you feeling?  Pretty good, still have numbness in my left leg but I'm getting used to it now.  I am going to mention it to my doctor this week just to be sure.

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? Next appt is tomorrow!

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!  Cravings - berries (all types) and candy (right now its jelly beans).  Aversions - the smell of coffee.  I used to love coffee!

mindaa

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

June 1, 23 weeks

2. Age at delivery?  37 

3. Any other children? Furbabies?
Nope

4. How are you feeling?  Was feeling great last week... until I got a cold. boo

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

I've been frustrated with how little shopping I've been able to get done with CraigsList. People are so unresponsive, and the "perfect" item always seems to be the most inconveniently located. 

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!  

Most of my food issues faded after the the 1st Tri, thankfully. I could still eat cheese all day... but now it's much easier to limit myself. 

NeonNoon

I've tried it with and without sweetener @hikerlady.  It kinda works without but I prefer it with some honey or Truvia.

CML11

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
Late Sept/Early Oct, 6 weeks/1 day

2. Age at delivery? (optional) 36

3. Any other children? Furbabies?
2 cats, one 24lbs and the other is tiny at 8 lbs
4. How are you feeling?
Having a scare today with some spotting. Hoping that it's nothing and doesn't increase. Very crampy. On bed rest the remainder of the night per RE.

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
First u/s on 2/9

QOTW: I crave Lays regular potato chips all the time! Sometimes I find myself daydreaming about eating them. Aversion to sweets, which is really strange. I'm struggling with the scent of fish and cologne.

bashfulbird

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?  8/21/15 11w4d
2. Age at delivery? 42
3. Any other children? Furbabies? DD is 15 one bunny
4. How are you feeling? Good
 5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?   Tomorrow to meet with genetic counselor.
QOTW No cravings or aversion. just an increase sense of smell.

jerseygirl227

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

July 11, 17 weeks, onion

2. Age at delivery? (optional)

43

3. Any other children? Furbabies?

three cats

4. How are you feeling?
Emotional.  Had a tough weekend with it.  Cried a lot.  Fought with the fiance.  It was crazy.  This is not me.  I do not like it, but I understand it, I guess.

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

Anatomy scan a week from today.

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away!

I am craving sweets like crazy.  I am not normally a sweets person.  I have to reign it in.

niknak1208

mindaa  I have had a ton of luck with craigslist. But I only shop locally.. I'm willing to drive but short distances.. and I only respond to ads that list phone numbers because I seem to never get responses from people that only have the craiglist email!!  Hopefully, you'll have better luck. I do have to admit that I had to watch and watch and watch for a couple of months before I actually started to find things.  I did have a stroller fall through but she was nice about it and texted me right away so i wasn't really put out because of it.  I think I have purchased something every weekend for the last month!  I bought a nice pack n play, double stroller, twin bedroom furniture for my DD.  But I look constantly and I only respond to phone numbers. 

sidey1

Due date? Oct 1, but will probably have scheduled c section around 38 weeks, trying to avoid Postpartum HBP this time! How many weeks are you? 6 weeks.. What size is baby? Um sesame seed? no idea.. lol

2. Age at delivery? (optional) 43 AHHHHH

3. Any other children? Furbabies? DS will be 2 in May!! 3 kitties... 

4. How are you feeling? SO TIRED, it's insane I don't remember this with DS but my DH has reminded me it was the same.. my boobs are extremely sore and I'm hormonal as hell! 

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? First appt at the end of Feb at 9 weeks! Its going by so slow, trying to remain positive but have constant doubt always in the back of my mind..

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away! All I want are CARBS and apples, I have no idea why, last pregnancy it was grapes!

mdogan29

Yay @jerseygirl227 - thanks for taking over the check-in!

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
March 18th, 2015  |  33+6  |  Durian Fruit (has anyone tried one of these?)

2. Age at delivery? (optional)
38

3. Any other children? Furbabies?
FTM, 1 dog + 2 kitties (who have been driving me crazy lately!)

4. How are you feeling?
I almost fell asleep at my computer just a few minutes ago... very tired, even after good sleep... seems like I have to sit down every 5-10 minutes, just no energy! But with my PT and acupuncture I feel like my SPD is getting a bit better, but it might be because I'm finally letting myself relax more than before. Seems like my BP has come down some -- acupuncture & extra rest might be helping with that as well. Today the baby's movements felt different... like everything was in the front/middle of my belly, like vertical movements vs. all over movements (or kicking down low like he was before) - could he be turning?

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
My next OB appt is 2/13 and then I'll be going every week after that one! It will also be an US appt, so will be happy to see him again and see if he's still breech.

Rant: to myself... I'm having baby-itis again... I can't get my work done, I just don't seem to care about it at all... before I was waiting on my clients to send me stuff, now they are all waiting on me and I just keep ignoring it or finding other way more important things to do (not really), what can I do? I feel like I need someone to sit next to me with a ruler and whack my hands when I'm doing anything other than work!

Rave: shout out to the DH for pretty much doing everything for me the past few weeks allowing me to get much needed rest!

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?
I'm craving fruit of all kinds, apples, clementines, grapes, strawberries, etc. and I really would like some salad, but I keep buying the ingredients and then too tired to do all the washing/chopping, etc. And I do crave something sweet after dinner, been mostly eating those mini nutty buddy ice creams, but then I discovered these:

OMG!!! I can't get them out of my mind... but both PB & chocolate give me terrible heartburn right now!! I wish I never saw them/decided to buy them!! It was my OB nurses' fault really... I wasn't feeling the baby one day and she told me to buy/eat candy & soda and lie on my side for an hour... an apple or apple juice wasn't good enough! Anyway... I'm still not really wanting to eat much meat, but I like it a lot better than I did in the 1st trimester... and I just hate anything with a strong smell, perfumes, cig smoke, gas fumes/car exhaust, meat & fish cooking (especially bacon) and overcooked veggies - still having a hard time with broccoli (one of my fave veggies)!

dukegirlsc

1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 6 weeks today, baby is as big as a blueberry!

2. Age at delivery? (optional) 41

3. Any other children? Furbabies? We have 2 labrador retrievers

4. How are you feeling? Very exhausted, nauseous off an on all day and oh my at the heartburn!

5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? We have our first u/s on 2-11, I cannot wait!

QOTW:  Having any cravings?  Or is there anything you just can't stand the sight/smell of right now?  Share away! I am craving raw fruits and vegetables and protein is making me a little queasy right now.

mindaa

@niknak1208

Thanks!  Yes, I need some of your mojo Both text and e-mail have been equally unresponsive. I'm kind of over it now that I saw that there are a couple Kid's Connection consignment sales coming up in the next month - might be easier than chasing around. But those will still have more of a markup than buying direct, so I'm still hoping to use Craiglist for some of the bigger things like a glider and pack n play. I was successful in getting a jogging stroller... but then DH found something wrong with it as soon as we got home