Thursday Check-in

WinchesterGirl

How far along are you?

How are you feeling?

Doing anything baby related today?

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

WinchesterGirl

How far along are you? 5w5d

How are you feeling? Nervous. Nauseous.

Doing anything baby related today? I have to skip out of real estate class early to do bloodwork this afternoon. Not looking forward to it, as I'm a fainter.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: still spotting off and on, worrying, and anxiously awaiting blood results and Tuesday's scan.

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.
Italian Wonderpot a la Budgetbytes.com. It is one pot, whole food deliciousness.

Jodiggity

How far along are you? 6 weeks 2 days

How are you feeling? I'm off today and slept for over 12 hours! So I'm feeling good! Still a tad nauseous

Doing anything baby related today? Just searching on this app.

Rants/raves positive vibes? Just very nervous for my impending scan on the 15nth.
Really happy I have you all on this app, think I'd feel a tad alone if i didn't:)

Questions? I'm not peeing too much (sorry tmi) how much water should I be drinking??

Go to favourite dinner? Chilli, made it in batch and can bring it into work for lunch too:)

ZedPM3

How far along are you? 4w3d

How are you feeling? Not too bad. Nausea is starting to creep in, but it's not too bad. Had my first real bowel movement since finding out so that's a relief haha

Doing anything baby related today? Googling stuff, telling my boss, keeping my water intake up

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Nothing today! Just hope baby is growing and healthy!

Questions? None

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

Mac and cheese. The blue box variety. #sorrynotsorry

Bookhousegirl

@WinchesterGirl fx for good results today, and no fainting!!

How far along are you? 5w1d

How are you feeling? Ok, really tired today and I feel like I'm getting a cold. Queasiness comes and goes.

Doing anything baby related today? Nope

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm still feeling so anxious about this being a sticky baby. I wish I could go in every day to confirm things are ok, but obviously that isn't an option so I'm trying to find my usual optimism.

Questions? None right now.

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

I don't have a name for it but it's ground turkey and a ton of veggies (whatever I have in the fridge) mixed with marinara sauce and topped with parm. It's sort of like an Italian chili but with no beans and not as soupy. We also make homemade pizza pretty often.

cait5413

@Jodiggity I think 8-10 glasses (8oz each) is recommended, but remember you get water other ways (soups, fruit, other beverages). Your uterus may not be squishing your bladder too much yet. 

How far along are you? 6w!

How are you feeling? pretty good. Got a touch of nausea for the first time yesterday, but nothing too bad. underarms are sore. 

Doing anything baby related today? I don't think so.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Feeling less anxious after spotting yesterday. Sending positive vibes to you all

Questions? none so far today

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

Usually a stir-fry. Made one with green beans and ground pork (usually I use Turkey, but I had pork in the freezer) last night. 

suprsuz

How far along are you?

6 weeks today! 

How are you feeling?

pregnant.  for the first time during this pregnancy

Doing anything baby related today?

 nope

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:

hormones make me cry!  I am NOT a crier. I wasn't not overly emotional last pregnancy, but this time - watch out 

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

anything chicken.

Pupatella

How far along are you? 5w4d

How are you feeling? Just tired, and have to pee every 30 minutes, which makes sleeping tough...

Doing anything baby related today? Nope!

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: For anyone who had some minimal brown spotting - rest assured you are most likely fine!! I had my betas tested after I spotted, and they are still rising pretty steadily. Knowing that gives me more peace of mind that everything is fine, and the spotting is nothing to worry about.

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is. Thai food!! Cashew chicken is one of my favorite dishes.

holdensmama15

How far along are you? 5w3d

How are you feeling? Fine. Normal. Tired.

Doing anything baby related today? I don't think so. I looked at names a lot yesterday but it's still so pointless lol.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I don't get hungry. I know I need to eat but I just don't want to.

Questions? Nope

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is: Recently, it's either porcupine skillet (ground beef, rice, dry onion soup mix and a can of tomatoes) or ranch chicken tacos.

bluesky24

How far along are you? 4w2d

How are you feeling? Better today than yesterday...nausea on and off, boobs a little sore, some random cramps but otherwise, good!

Doing anything baby related today? Nope! Going back to see my personal trainer today for the first time since I found out which makes me a bit nervous but it's a good thing! Gotta work out those nerves.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Feeling positive today!

Questions? Nope

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is: I make a lot of turkey chili...and @ZedPM3, blue box mac - that is my jam.

akillab88

How far along are you? 6w 1d

How are you feeling? Nauseous, tired, nervous but still thankful

Doing anything baby related today? Just resting myself and sweet pea till work.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Absolutely NOTHING sounds good to eat, i miss food, but im always queasy. Feeling a little anxiety over not getting enough nutrients to baby.

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anythung specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is: Pasta with olive oil, parmesean, and maybe some garlic and spinach.

cgondek1

How far along are you? 
5w6d
How are you feeling? 
tired, mild bloat and mild cramps. Otherwise totally normal. 
Doing anything baby related today?
Just this so far. 
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Super excited. Also anxious. Mostly about figuring out child care after going back to work -mainly due to expense. 

Positive Vibes to everyone
Questions?
Still wondering if I can use my protein powder, no real clear answer that I can find unfortunately. If anyone knows about Quest ( I can't remember the name of the other one we get from Costco right now). Let me know
GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

I think our go to is homemade Turkey tacos, I think we make this once a week. We cook a lot at home, so really a variety. 

Allienagle

How far along are you?
5W 1D

How are you feeling?
Just tired but I got up a lot earlier than normal to babysit. Feeling pretty normal besides the occasional cramping.

Doing anything baby related today?
Just looking at this app!

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I'm just ready for my first appointment, it's not until 1/7 though. Sending positivity to everyone today!

Questions?
Nope!

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.
Chicken, broccoli, rice, and zucchini:)

JournoGrl23

How far along are you? 4w1d

How are you feeling? My boobs hurt SO bad. I've resorted to wearing a sports bra for today because they're so heavy and sore. Hurts when anything touches them. Also, same as I've been feeling: Really tired, bloated and insatiable appetite and thirst.

Doing anything baby related today? Nope. Have to work today (today's my Monday for the week, I work an odd schedule). I'm sure I'll spend plenty of time on The Bump and looking at baby stuff, though, while I'm at work at the end of the night.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Still really excited to be here! My symptoms are already stronger than my last pregnancy, so I'm really hoping that's a good sign it'll stick around for a whole nine months this time!

Questions? Not today.

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is. My favorite go-to dinner cooking-wise is spaghetti. It's easy to make and cheap to buy. So if we can't think of anything else, we'll do that. As far as going out to eat because we have nothing at home, we go to a place called Cook Out. It's the only restaurant open 24/7 where I live and therefore actually open when DH and I get off work. It's fast food, but their burgers are really good.

cait5413

akillab88 said:

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Absolutely NOTHING sounds good to eat, i miss food, but im always queasy. Feeling a little anxiety over not getting enough nutrients to baby

If it makes you feel better, baby is still getting nutrients from the yolk sac. The placenta is not fully developed until week 12. And baby is TINY--he/she really doesn't need much at this point. Some women are so sick they can barely eat and lose weight during the first trimester and baby is still fine. Take your multivitamins, eat what you can stomach, and hang in there--baby will be just fine. The extra calories you are supposed to take in during pregnancy are not really necessary til  the 2nd trimester

carolinw

How far along are you? 5w 2d

How are you feeling? Good....just tired and my right boob seems to be bigger than usual. Weird.

Doing anything baby related today? Nope. Just the occasional bumping.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: POAS this morning and was happy to see that the line is finally darker than the control. Trying to use up ALL the pee sticks! @Allienagle we have the same apt date! Feels like forever away.....

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is. Meatloaf. I hated it as a kid but love that it's so easy!

mumblefrog86

How far along are you? 5 weeks 2 days

How are you feeling? normal, I have a UTI so on meds for that.

Doing anything baby related today? nothing

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:I have my first US next Friday and hoping everything is ok with the lack of symptoms this time around I am worried.

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is. Pizza and greek salad.

JEMN

How far along are you? 4w 5 d

How are you feeling? Nervous. Some of my symptoms seem to have weened off and that's making me worry.

Doing anything baby related today? Just bumping a little. We haven't told anybody so I'm trying to keep it all locked up.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I wish I didn't have to wait so long to see the Dr. They do a confirmation apt at 8 weeks and first ultrasound at 10. Seems so far away.

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.

Crock pot chicken taco bowls. Yum!

lalalorelai

@JEMN, mine have too. I didn't have many to begin with, but the ones that I did have (sore boobs mostly) seem to have tapered off. I can't find anything definitive one way or the other about whether that's a good or bad thing, but it seems that a lot of women experience symptoms coming and going early in pregnancy. So I'm trying to stay hopeful about it all! 

How far along are you? 5w

How are you feeling? Fine. See above

Doing anything baby related today? I'm flying to DC for a friend's wedding, so tonight will likely be the first time I have to lie about why I'm not drinking! 

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Just trying to stay positive! These next few weeks are certainly going to be stressful. 

Questions? 

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is. Burrito bowl--rice, some kind of protein (chicken/steak/shrimp), peppers & onions, fajita seasoning, beans, corn, sour cream & salsa. Delicious. 

WinchesterGirl

Thanks @Bookhousegirl ! I'm sitting in the waiting room now. Yay.

@Pupatella I'm so glad your betas were good! I'm praying my results are the same!

aussie&yank

How far along are you? 6 weeks today!  
How are you feeling? Felt quite crap when I first woke up. Sore lower back, crampy, a little nauseus. But feeling OK now.     
Doing anything baby related today? Nope.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Feeling trapped by my job, I feel like I can't apply for a new job now until after maternity leave, which means another 8 months of meh feelings about work life. Hoping work improves seeing as I'm stuck here now.  
Questions?  Nope.
GTKY Turkey & vegetable soup, pre-made pull out of the freezer. So good.  

ThePax89

How far along are you? 4 weeks 5 days. Every day is a victory.

How are you feeling? Feeling crappy, which thrills me.

Doing anything baby related today? I got a call about my first half of my hcg series. And my levels seem great.

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I really think this baby is a boy.

Morgan400

How far along are you? 5w

How are you feeling? Pretty normal

Doing anything baby related today? Not really

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: My flight got canceled last night, so I did not get home until this morning and had to go straight to work

Questions?

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is. Taco Soup, and once I make it I can eat it for the next 3-4 days.

andrea0418

How far along are you? 4w 3d

How are you feeling? Great

Doing anything baby related today? Just bumping

Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: my younger sister is going to school to be an ultrasound tech. She has tutor hour once a week and anyone can come in to volunteer to get an ultrasound. I can get as many as I want and it's helping them learn!

Questions? Nope

GTKY- I can't think of anything specifically baby related, so tell us what your favorite go-to dinner is.
Tuna noodle casserole

Jodiggity

@andrea0418 I'm so jealous! Lucky you x