@1faceinacrowd and @cait5413 thank you for the suggestions! I'll check with my doctor on the sudafed just in case since I know that works, otherwise I'll try your suggestions
Doing anything baby related today? I wasn't supposed to, but I had my well woman exam and they actually did an ultrasound, so I got to see the yolk sac! Not too exciting but good to know theres something there! We also scheduled another US for next wednesday so that she can make sure everything is good before I leave on a cruise! Did not expect any of it since I would normally wait until at least 8 weeks before I could even get an appointment.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I had to drive to another state for a close friend's dad's funeral. I literally spent 28 hours traveling and was there for 36. My 18 month old was such a trooper.
No rant or rave I guess. I just had a lot of time to think and reflect about how truly blessed I am.
Questions? Nah.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? Woah. Hadn't even thought about it!
@ZedPM3 Totally normal, all through your pregnancy. Especially 1st and 2nd tri. I was already getting them at 4w.
How far along are you? 4w6d
How are you feeling? Pretty normal, actually, other than eating a lot and having some RLP. My last pregnancy I hardly had any MS either, so I'm not surprised. But it's early.
Doing anything baby related today? Bought a "big brother" shirt last night for DS to wear to our family Christmas gatherings -- that's how we're announcing!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Annoyed by people who pay for extra ultrasounds this early, or complain about not being seen by their doctors yet. I don't even have an appointment (not even a blood draw) til end of January, and even then I don't think she will do an US. Simmer down, people!
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? Since having our first, we are pretty lame. (Even before that, we were homebodies.) Probably just staying in, maybe having other friends with little kids over.
How are you feeling? Pretty good! My boobs finally got a little sore at the 5w mark. But even then it's only slight. My legs and lower back are achy too, but other than that I'm good!
Doing anything baby related today? Nope!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: can't wait for my appt next week! I think they'll have to do a dating ultrasound because my cycles are long and irregular. However I know when I ovulated from temping! I'm so excited, praying for a healthy bean.
Questions? Are the ultrasound techs able to give you info like what the heartbeat is etc? Or does the doctor have to? They said I go next door for ultrasounds (the doc doesn't do it in the room).
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? No clue.. My husband wants to go to a coworker's party but I've been so sleepy lately idk if that'll happen!
How are you feeling? Crappy, bitchy and sick. I haven't had a break at all today, which means it is 3pm and I have yet to eat. Now I just can't even look at food.
Doing anything baby related today? Trying to book an OBGYN appointment. Apparently there are no doctors within an hour of work or home.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: *Sarcasm font alert* - SURE I can take off in the middle of the day for two hours, with an hour commute each way, every two weeks. I don't really need my job... and it's not like I need to take a bunch of time off in oh... 7 months...
Questions? This seems like a lot of appointments/ time. They estimated 2 hours - Is this normal?
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? I'm hosting a sleepover with my best girlfriends! There will be booze, just not for me.
@Allisun85 Maybe for your first appointment that's normal, but not all of them. With my monthly checkups last time I was in and out within 30 minutes or less. I suppose it also depends how long you normally sit in the waiting room -- my clinic is very quick.
How are you feeling? Woah morning sickness. NOTHING is staying down today
Doing anything baby related today? Nope!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: So thankful I'm not working this week. With all the time I've spent in the bathroom it would have been a rough day.
Questions?
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? We always go to a friends house. It will be hard to hide that I'm not drinking, but I will try the drink swap with DH technique
@Car0liiine with my first pregnancy I was completely disgusted by all things nutritious. My DH joked that I had the diet of a 4 yr old (grilled cheese, pizza, pasta, white bread) which is so different from how I normally eat. But I figure it's better than nothing so you just have to go with it.
@texasmama2014 I'm hoping to find one in my facebook used kids stuff group. My husband's eyes nearly popped out when he saw the price at BuyBuyBaby this weekend. Good thing they usually go on sale. If I see any good sales, I'll share.
@tbyars07 For what it's worth, in my previous 2 pregnancies, I had the worst morning sickness from weeks 6-8. Everyone's different, but hopefully things get a bit easier for you soon.
How are you feeling? Not good. Sore boobs, tired, queasy.
Doing anything baby related today? Nope.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I've just spent 4 days working amidst the throngs of holiday travelers that emerge this time of year. But it's almost over!
Questions? Nope.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? I'll be home visiting family, so an evening of Cards Against Humanity with my siblings is very likely.
How are you feeling? Happy. I was worried all weekend I had a MMC because my symptoms went away, but this morning I threw up and could only get down 4 bites of my salad before feeling really sick. It's definitely strange to feel nauseated and starving at the same time. My sore boobs are also back. Never thought I'd be so happy to feel like shit!
Doing anything baby related today? Finishing addressing our Christmas reveal cards and wrapping our parents' grandparent-related Christmas gifts.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm just feeling so grateful that I was (finally) blessed with a growing baby inside me. Waiting 20 months for my BFP has definitely made it easier to take a different perspective on pregnancy symptoms. After being so used to disappointment, however, it's sometimes difficult to stay positive. I'm working on it, though!
Questions? Not today.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? I'm going to painting with a twist with my mom, where I will be pairing instead of drinking a champagne bottle! I'm looking forward to it!
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
How are you feeling? EXHUASTED. I have never felt so tired. I fall asleep at 8pm and still until 7am. The rest of the day I wish I was sleeping. But I feel like I am in a fog and if I move too much for too long I start to feel dizzy. I feel a little queezy at times, but I don't think I have hit morning sickness time yet.
Doing anything baby related today? Just the non-stop reading on the Bump, Pinterest, and other websites.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Still nervous anytime I feel a slight cramp or twinge. Have to reassure myself that it's normal. I keep looking at the photo of my positive pregnancy tests (after a year and a half of negative tests its still hard to believe). Worried about the financial aspects of having a baby, worried about where we are going to live (currently in a 700 sqft 1 bedroom 3rd floor, will be in 3rd trimester in the summer heat of Texas...)
Questions? Surprisingly not right now.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? We always have a get together with 3 other couples (two of which have babies now). That'll be the time we tell them of our pregnancy. Then I don't have to be sneaky with not drinking!
Re: Monday Check-In
5 weeks 1 day
How are you feeling?
Normal
Doing anything baby related today?
I wasn't supposed to, but I had my well woman exam and they actually did an ultrasound, so I got to see the yolk sac! Not too exciting but good to know theres something there! We also scheduled another US for next wednesday so that she can make sure everything is good before I leave on a cruise! Did not expect any of it since I would normally wait until at least 8 weeks before I could even get an appointment.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I had to drive to another state for a close friend's dad's funeral. I literally spent 28 hours traveling and was there for 36. My 18 month old was such a trooper.
No rant or rave I guess. I just had a lot of time to think and reflect about how truly blessed I am.
Questions?
Nah.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations?
Woah. Hadn't even thought about it!
How are you feeling? Nauseous
Doing anything baby related today? No
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations?
No plans. Hopefully going to bed early!
How far along are you? 4w6d
How are you feeling? Pretty normal, actually, other than eating a lot and having some RLP. My last pregnancy I hardly had any MS either, so I'm not surprised. But it's early.
Doing anything baby related today? Bought a "big brother" shirt last night for DS to wear to our family Christmas gatherings -- that's how we're announcing!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Annoyed by people who pay for extra ultrasounds this early, or complain about not being seen by their doctors yet. I don't even have an appointment (not even a blood draw) til end of January, and even then I don't think she will do an US. Simmer down, people!
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations?
Since having our first, we are pretty lame. (Even before that, we were homebodies.) Probably just staying in, maybe having other friends with little kids over.
How are you feeling? Pretty good! My boobs finally got a little sore at the 5w mark. But even then it's only slight. My legs and lower back are achy too, but other than that I'm good!
Doing anything baby related today? Nope!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: can't wait for my appt next week! I think they'll have to do a dating ultrasound because my cycles are long and irregular. However I know when I ovulated from temping! I'm so excited, praying for a healthy bean.
Questions?
Are the ultrasound techs able to give you info like what the heartbeat is etc? Or does the doctor have to? They said I go next door for ultrasounds (the doc doesn't do it in the room).
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations?
No clue.. My husband wants to go to a coworker's party but I've been so sleepy lately idk if that'll happen!
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Very tired. Waves of nausea come and go. My boobs hurt so bad!!!!
Doing anything baby related today? Made my ob appointment. I'll probably lurk the bump most of the afternoon.
Rants/Raves/good vibes: I don't get to see doc until Feburary!!!! Oh well, at least by then I should be able to hear a heartbeat.
Question? None today.
GTKY:
I have no idea. We never know more than 24 hours in advance when DH is working. I'll probably sleep.
How are you feeling? Crappy, bitchy and sick. I haven't had a break at all today, which means it is 3pm and I have yet to eat. Now I just can't even look at food.
Doing anything baby related today? Trying to book an OBGYN appointment. Apparently there are no doctors within an hour of work or home.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: *Sarcasm font alert* - SURE I can take off in the middle of the day for two hours, with an hour commute each way, every two weeks. I don't really need my job... and it's not like I need to take a bunch of time off in oh... 7 months...
Questions? This seems like a lot of appointments/ time. They estimated 2 hours - Is this normal?
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? I'm hosting a sleepover with my best girlfriends! There will be booze, just not for me.
How are you feeling? Woah morning sickness. NOTHING is staying down today
Doing anything baby related today? Nope!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: So thankful I'm not working this week. With all the time I've spent in the bathroom it would have been a rough day.
Questions?
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? We always go to a friends house. It will be hard to hide that I'm not drinking, but I will try the drink swap with DH technique
ETA happy birthday @kattyleigh
How are you feeling? Like crap! Need I say more?
Doing anything baby related today? I do something baby related everyday since I have a 4 month old.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: my son naps a lot. So that means I can too!
Questions? Nah
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? Probably going to the churches NYE party.
How are you feeling? sicccckkkkkkk
Doing anything baby related today? Nothing today!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: My boss drives me up a wall.
Questions? Nope. Just wanting a magic 8 ball to tell me if this morning sickness will get worse.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? Going to Dallas.
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
How are you feeling? Not good. Sore boobs, tired, queasy.
Doing anything baby related today? Nope.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I've just spent 4 days working amidst the throngs of holiday travelers that emerge this time of year. But it's almost over!
Questions? Nope.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? I'll be home visiting family, so an evening of Cards Against Humanity with my siblings is very likely.
How far along are you? 7w2d
How are you feeling? Happy. I was worried all weekend I had a MMC because my symptoms went away, but this morning I threw up and could only get down 4 bites of my salad before feeling really sick. It's definitely strange to feel nauseated and starving at the same time. My sore boobs are also back. Never thought I'd be so happy to feel like shit!
Doing anything baby related today? Finishing addressing our Christmas reveal cards and wrapping our parents' grandparent-related Christmas gifts.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm just feeling so grateful that I was (finally) blessed with a growing baby inside me. Waiting 20 months for my BFP has definitely made it easier to take a different perspective on pregnancy symptoms. After being so used to disappointment, however, it's sometimes difficult to stay positive. I'm working on it, though!
Questions? Not today.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? I'm going to painting with a twist with my mom, where I will be pairing instead of drinking a champagne bottle! I'm looking forward to it!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
How far along are you? 5 wks 3 days
How are you feeling? EXHUASTED. I have never felt so tired. I fall asleep at 8pm and still until 7am. The rest of the day I wish I was sleeping. But I feel like I am in a fog and if I move too much for too long I start to feel dizzy. I feel a little queezy at times, but I don't think I have hit morning sickness time yet.
Doing anything baby related today? Just the non-stop reading on the Bump, Pinterest, and other websites.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Still nervous anytime I feel a slight cramp or twinge. Have to reassure myself that it's normal. I keep looking at the photo of my positive pregnancy tests (after a year and a half of negative tests its still hard to believe). Worried about the financial aspects of having a baby, worried about where we are going to live (currently in a 700 sqft 1 bedroom 3rd floor, will be in 3rd trimester in the summer heat of Texas...)
Questions? Surprisingly not right now.
GTKY- Since we can't drink this New Years what are everyone's plans for NYE celebrations? We always have a get together with 3 other couples (two of which have babies now). That'll be the time we tell them of our pregnancy. Then I don't have to be sneaky with not drinking!
Met: 2005 | Started Dating: 2009 | Married: 2013
Surprise Pregnancy #3; BFP: 01.11.2020; Due Date: September 19, 2021