I have a friend in town and I don't want to forget check in so I am posting it tonight!
How far along are you?
How are you feeling?
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?)
Rants/Raves/Questions:
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years?
Re: Weekly Check In 4/22
32+4
rough day yesterday with what I thought was a normal checkup. They were doing an ultrasound to check on baby's size, followed by an appointment with the NP, my dr isn't in on Thursdays, the only day my babysitter can come. I think I mentioned that children are not allowed at my OB office, it's a thing in TN and a huge pain the ass. Ultrasound showed baby measuring small, everything looks great but her weight. Though of course I looked on dr. Google to see where her weight should be and she's on track according to that, 3lb, 10oz. So the NP said I now need to go from every other week to twice a week, have an ultrasound early in the week and a non stress test at the end of the week. I'm normally a pretty laid back person but this shocked me, feel like I've been chugging along with my head in the sand this pregnancy. And my babysitter leaves for the summer next week, ugh. Plus the way the nurse told me was as if I was the 10th person she told this to today, no big deal. On top of those my glucose numbers were great, according to her, so I assumed pricking finger was done. But as I'm leaving she tells me to continue doing that, huh? I don't think it was clear that I was pricking my finger instead of taking the 3 hr test. Plus the diet is so restrictive, I'm starving and haven't put on weight in 3 weeks....sorry this is long. I'm better today just need to put Google down, if baby doesn't grow then she'll come out early, just read that. I could also just have small babies, my hubs and I aren't big people and my son was only 6.9.
prince:( I'll choose 1999 as it was the year I graduated college and when it came out that year seemed so far away. I saw new kids and back street boys at Fenway, brought out my preteen! I love country, so seeing Kenny chesney and tim
mcgraw was just awesome!
How far along are you? 33w3d
How are you feeling? Physically, I feel like 3rd trimester is finally catching up to me. Noticing symptoms this week that I know are common but are new to me: getting out of breath with little things, sore hips when I wake up in the morning, swollen feet, trouble picking things up off the ground and tying my shoes. It's all manageable for now though. Emotionally, I've been feeling great this week, which is an enormous relief.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) My next appointment isn't for a week and a half. There was some concern about my blood pressure at my last appointment but I've been checking it at home and it's been pretty good - 120s/80s. I'm feeling much calmer this week, so I think anxiety was a contributing factor.
Rants/Raves/Questions: It's 70+ degrees both yesterday and today! I'm getting OUTSIDE!
GTKY: Prince: another Class of 1999 girl here
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
Feeling pretty good although I'm definitely having some bathroom issues that I'm chalking up to pregnancy. My tummy always feels a bit upset.
Just had my 16w appointment and got to see him kick, although I didn't feel it. Weight and BP were good, although I really freaked out for the first time seeing the number jump this time. Trying to keep everything in perspective. Looking forward to the 20w anatomy scan on May 16th.
A bit of a rant/question: I'm not a morning person... this morning a secretary was like "Good morning, it's going to be a great day because it's Friday!", etc. I looked at her and said good morning while adding that I was not a morning person like her. She then said, "Well when you have an 8yo in the house you become a morning person... maybe one day when you have children you'll learn to be a morning person, too." She obviously didn't know I was pregnant, but I just scowled and walked away. Any BTDT moms still not a morning person? I can't imagine becoming one and I'm staying disillusioned and hoping that my baby will want to sleep in the morning.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years? My favorite concert was the Tibetan Freedom Concert held in DC in 1998. It opened my eyes (and ears) and to this day, I still favor the messages and beliefs of Buddism because of what I began to learn there. My first concert ever was The Beach Boys at Kings Dominion when I was little. My parents loved that concert. My musical tastes have definitely changed over the years, but they always come back around, too. I still listen to Disney Park background music like I did as a child, as it makes me feel more creative when working. During my early high school days, I went into an easy listening fix... think Chris de Burgh (Lady in Red), Enya, etc. I still love my 80s - mid 90s music. Give me Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, The Police, Phil Collins, Hootie and the Blowfish, Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam any day of the week!
@redheadbride15 I know what you mean about the weather! This has been our first solid week of the 70s and I'm loving it!! Enjoy it!
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
I thought the same thoughts @redheadbride15, called back in the afternoon yesterday to see if I could speak with my dr, spoke to a different nurse. She went over everything again in a much better way, said my dr had a cancellation this am if I wanted to come on...no babysitter. I put a call in this am to dr. The nurse did say if they were super worried i would hear from my dr, this is merely precautionary, put me at ease a bit.
@piperella, I've never been a morning person, the thing that changes when you have kids is that you're just now responsible for someone else at terrible hours:) got to love unwanted advice!
How far along are you? 29+2
How are you feeling? My energy level has wildly fluctuated all week and so has the baby's. I felt pretty good most of this week but W + Th i was WIPED OUT! Today I feel very energetic and the baby is moving around quite a bit. Heart burn is startingto be a thing and the intermittent pain in my mid-back really stinks. Still keeping up with my gym routine and yoga. Started my garden too... trying to figure out what I want to plant in addition to the perennial herbs I already have.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) My next appt is in 3 weeks and after that I'll be going every 2 weeks or so. DH and I are working on some of the logistical things like drs, insurance, child care etc. We are taking a birthing class starting the 2nd week in May.
LO has been very active and while the kicks and jabs are a bit painful at times, I love it! Sometimes it feels like she is doing Tai Chi in there!
Rants/Raves/Questions: a little rant about DH: he is really looking forward to traveling a lot with both me and LO but it's his primary focus. I get frustrated because while I do look forward to traveling, there are other things I view as a priority. I always feel like I'm busting his balloon when I try to refocus him to the more mundane stuff. I feel like I am not the fun one but I am loads of fun!!
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years?
GREAT QUESTION again, @createillumination! My favorite show was the B-52s in 2012. I LOVE shows: bands, DJs, orchestras whatever! After my sister died I lost a lot of that visceral feeling I'd get when I'd see live music. The B-52s put on a GREAT SHOW and their performance really moved me.
My first concert was +Live+ in 1994 when I was 14. My dad drove me and a bunch of friends down to the show venue (Great Woods!) And it was the first time I ever smelled weed.
My tastes have definitely changed. I love almost all forms of Electronica from Brian Eno to Deadmau5 to Underworld to Aphex Twin to Flying Lotus. I like weird stuff. I swear when LO is born the only way to calm her is goong to be to play some bass-y "boots-n-pants" dance music.
Since Lou Reed died last year I've been digging into the psychedelic, classic, glam rock stuff. And like other have posted love me some 80s and 90s pop for the nostalgia factor!
@WyattNash00 glad to hear you are more at ease now. I often find that when information is relayed in a terse and unkind manner, I am more apt to get anxious.
@Piperella i wish I could give you some of my morning person-ness to you.... I am always energetic first thing!
@wyattnash00--that's crazy that you can't bring your kids! I don't know what I would do if that was the policy at my ob's office. I try to bring my DH when there's an ultrasound--mostly because it's fun for him to be there, but also to watch LO. But the office is great about kiddos being there and they get it that there aren't other options for everyone. Blergh. I hope you can chat with your actual doctor and get some reassurance. I also hope that you don't have to start going twice a week. And, if you do, maybe your babysitter will have a recommendation for a friend who could help out? Ugh. I'm really sorry you're dealing with this.
@piperella--i do NOT think having kids makes you a morning person. More what @Wyattnash00 said. You do it because you have to. But, I will say, I have really started to enjoy my mornings because I love the quiet time with my LO. In fact, when he sleeps late and we get up at the same time as my DH, I get grumpy because I feel rushed and sad that we didn't have our morning time. It was even better back when I was drinking coffee.
@lillebowski--I'm sorry your DH is so focused on the future. I'm sure traveling as a family will be loads of fun. But, in the meantime, there are nurseries to set up, diapers to buy, doctors appointments to sort through, etc. I think we all know you're fun! I mean, Elvis face for HDBD!
@redheadbride15--slip on shoes may well become your best friend.
How far along are you? 19w 4d
How are you feeling? Today, I am exhausted. But it's been a busy week. Otherwise, I feel really good. I wish I was feeling baby more consistently, but I am SO glad I know about the anterior placenta. That is keeping me from going crazy.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) A/S on Monday at 9:00am! I can't wait! I am doing pretty well with keeping anxiety at bay, but I have a feeling Sunday could be a long day and a restless night. I just want to know that things are going well in there. And I'm excited to find out the sex. It's hard to believe I'm already at the halfway point. This first half has flown by. I'm excited to slow it down a little for the second half and enjoy the pregnancy and my toddler more fully/intentionally before September.
Rants/Raves/Questions: I kinda did those above, I guess. I have two weeks left before school is out. I can't wait for freedom. I am burned out and exhausted from doing my job full time and doing childcare mostly full time (I get 10 hours of childcare a week while I am actually on campus teaching). It's hard to be split in two all day every day. I am looking forward to just focusing on my kiddo for a while, even though I love my job and I love being able to juggle things. I'm grateful it's finishing up before the third tri hits, for sure.
Also, I have a colleague who just had her baby on Monday and they have had an awful time with the NICU staff not being communicative, etc. Please be advocates for yourselves, friends! Get a good sense of what the nurses and staff doctors are like at the hospital where you plan to deliver, make sure you know how your OB feels about advocating for you, and do the same with your pediatrician. I've felt so bad for them because they just can't get information and have been incredibly stressed out because of it. So, anyway. I just feel so fortunate that I had awesome nurses the last time around and my OB was absolutely in communication with me even though it was her day off on my long day of labor. Little PSA there, I guess.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years?
My favorite concert was a Gillian Welch concert in a small venue. It was the first time I had heard her and David Rawlings live and it was amazing. At the end, my friends and I moved out of our seats and sat on the floor in front of the stage. For the last song, they turned out the lights and sang in front of the microphones. It was incredible. I'm not sure any other concert experience will match that one.
My first concert was in college (maybe 1994?) for Brooks and Dunn. Haha. It was at a big amphitheater in Southern California--can't remember which one.
I'm pretty open to enjoying a lot of kinds of music, but I definitely go more towards the roots rock/Americana/folk line. I love stuff that is pared down and where you can really focus on the lyrics. I miss going to concerts...
Yay yay for anatomy scan @sporty1216! And for finding out the sex, big day!
i too love this thread, I love how different everyone is but we join together here, so many views, such great advice!
How far along are you? 9 weeks 4 days
How are you feeling? feeling better these last few days, Monsignor sickness seems to be fading some but I guess the placenta starts to take over around now so that's to be expected to a degree.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) - I had another ultrasound today and everything looks good! I'm so relieved I think Ill go buy some maternity pants to celebrate. I also had my Panorama test done today so we will have those results in the next 7-10 business days. Yay for finding out the gender early!
Rants/Raves/Questions: Still in limbo about having the Big E Antigen in my bloodwork (RH Desiese), but they did more bloodwork and it came back as "An antibody has been detected in the patient's plasma that reacts
weakly with the identification cells used for testing. We are unable to determine the specificity of the antibody at this time and recommend that the antibody screen be repeated in 4-6 weeks". So my Dr says thats good news since it probably means there isnt enough whatever in my blood to cause a problem. I will still need to get tested every month to moitor it but so far so good I suppose.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years?
I think my first concert was one of those all day things that have multiple bands and multiple stages. I think Green Day was one of the bands playing there. I think the concert I liked going to the most was a Neil Young concert. It was just such good music.
How are you feeling?
Back to pregsomnia
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?)
Anatomy scan on tuesday went well, baby was perfectly average and they got all the pics while we were there, and he is still a boy.
Rants/Raves/Questions: My friend has been in town visiting which has been fun, I have been reading everything but not having time to comment. So lots of love to all! @wyattnash00 That sucks that that nurse was so bad, when I encounter situations like that I just keep asking new people until I get the answers I want. I hope you are done with the finger sticks if possible! Sorry for you guys having budget issues, I hate feeling money stress with a baby on the way!
GTKY: I remember going to the moody blues with my parents when I was like 5 or 6, I just remember lights and a lot of people. One of my favorite concerts was Michael Franti acoustic at this really small venue in san diego, he is an incredible incredible man and soul, the light he shares with the world is really special. I'm not even that into his music but the things he shared during that concert had a profound impact on me. I much prefer concerts where I can sit down and enjoy the music.
I went to coachella one year when it was Tool, Rage against the machine and dave mathews, I accidentally passed out because I couldn't get enough air while in the crowd. Since then I really don't like crowded standing concerts. My DH and I have randomly gotten into these day parties here in san diego where they have house DJ's play either at a park or in a bar from like 2pm until dark. I love being able to go out during the day!! I can not hang with night life anymore and the music is usually really great, it reminds me of going out when I lived in europe but I get to dance in the sun.
How far along are you? 9w 5d
How are you feeling? My symptoms for the most part have really subsided, which though I know it's normal, makes me nervous. I have a dopplar that a friend sent me when I was pregnant with my 2nd, because I'd had a miscarriage before her, but H made me promise not to try until a doctor can find the heartbeat because he knows I'll freak myself out.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) My next appt is on Thursday. I saw the heartbeat 2 weeks ago, but of course I don't feel confident now. I also have no idea if they will try the dopplar at 10.5 weeks or not. We'll see I guess.
Rants/Raves/Questions: My best friend from college told me she sent a little gift in honor of seeing the heartbeat after the scare of the empty sac. It was little plants (Italian basil, Italian parsley and oregano) with a little note that said, "'Tis the season for growing Italian things", because my husband is Italian :-) It was such a cute gift.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years?
My favorite concert ever was an Avett Brothers concert. My H (my bf at the time) and I drove to LA to see them because a friend had tickets she couldn't use. We had never heard of them. But they were so amazing, and it was such an awesome date. We ended up using one of their songs for our first dance at our wedding.
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
@MollySm -- LOVE the avett brothers. Jealous!
How far along are you? 36 weeks
How are you feeling? Pretty good besides occasional pelvic pain/pressure. Everything takes more work lately but I'm making an effort to stay active and take the kids on play dates and to the park. I keep planning activities (swim class, t-ball, trips to the zoo/museums) to make the most of the time before baby #3 gets here. I'm absolutely terrified that our lives will be a disaster with a newborn thrown into the mix so I guess mom guilt is self-motivating!
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?). I have my GBS test on Tuesday and a cervix check so I'm excited to see if all this discomfort is actually helping me progress. I had some pink/brown spotting today along with sharp cervical/bladder pains so maybe something is going on in there?!?
Rants/Raves/Questions: No rants but my rave is that I'm getting a new (used) car tomorrow and I'm thrilled. It's a Honda Pilot with enough room to fit all three kids no problem. I have been worried about fitting car seats in my CRV this whole pregnancy so I'm completely relieved now.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years? My first concert was Nine Inch Nails in 1994 (I was 15). Marilyn Manson was the opening band and we were simultaneously horrified and enthralled by them. He actually signed our bras after the show!
How are you feeling? Pretty good.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) still waiting for the anatomy scan in 3 weeks.
Rants/Raves/Questions: like @createillumination I've been keeping up with reading posts, but haven't replied. I just haven't had anymore energy for writing in me. Parent teacher conferences are next week and I've been working on the write ups and observations that go with it. I feel like I've been working on them forever.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to?
I'm sure I'll think of others, but what first comes to mind is a free outdoor Stevie Wonder show at the Taste of Chicago in 2008. It was so exciting to see/hear this legend live. I was there with a large group and we picnicked on a blanket beforehand and then danced and danced. It was a beautiful night with the Chicago skyline in the background. It was at a point where I was very much in love with the city.
Do you remember your first concert ever?
Red Hot Chili Peppers '95 or '96
Have your music tastes changed over the years?
My music taste has always been varied. That hasn't changed. What has is that for whatever reason (maybe I'm just not fun anymore) I don't listen to music or go to shows like I used to. I used to always have headphones on when I was commuting to work on the bus. Now I don't even remember them for a plane ride. I used to work hard to get tickets to shows and go see local music and now I could take it or leave it. My husband still makes a point to go see live music and of course I still enjoy it when I tag along. He wants me to go to an outdoor Phish show with him this summer though. Not sure I'll be up for that!
How are you feeling? Bigger, and hot all the time
Any baby news? Next u/s is May 11th
Rants/Raves/Questions: Finances. Argh. New washer, dryer and air conditioner this week. Things have been breaking like crazy lately.
GTKY:
Favorite concert: Built to Spill
First concert ever: Dave Matthews Band in college
Have your music tastes change over the years? My favorite song when I was 5 was "Eye of the Tiger," so yeah, I'd say my tastes have changed. I tend to like indie bands as well as my Irish husband's music -- a lot of British stuff and other things I never heard before I met him.
BFP 2/19/15 • MMC found at 9 wks • D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
BFP 8/29/15 • CP (age 37)
TTC#2 since May 2017
BFP 10/18/17 • MMC found at 8 wks • Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
BFP 2/16/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 4/13/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 5/07/18 • MMC found at 10.5 wks • D&E at 11.5 wks • Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
BFP 9/24/18 • CP (age 40)
How are you feeling? A bit emotional lately, a bit tired (but I've been working too hard and not sleeping enough), and getting bigger every day.
Any baby news? Appointment on Thursday and guess what?? I get to drink that nasty orange drink!! Ugh. Bleh. Gross. Can't wait until that's over and hopefully I pass the test.
Rants/Raves/Questions: Sometimes baby kicks a lot and it's SOOOOO exciting but then I don't feel any movement for a good day or two. I have a posterior placenta so I just don't get it. Is he just being chill during that time or punching my placenta (which I imagine I can't feel)? It gets me so worried.
I found a doula that I absolutely love and she's available in August as well. Yay!! We also switched from seeing the OBs at the clinic to the midwives after hearing lots of good things about the midwives and some not-so-good things about the OBs (they tend to be more pushy to do early interventions at our hospital). I'm feeling really good about this decision and am glad that DH is on board with it as well.
GTKY:
Favorite concert: I loved seeing Gillian Welch in concert too @Sporty1216! She's so great and down-to-earth. It was a wonderful show.
First concert ever: Um, I think U2 when I was like 12?
Have your music tastes change over the years? Somewhat. I still like to listen to old favorites. I tend to spend a lot of time listening to music to dance/perform to and that changes a lot based on the theme of each show.
NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
EDD: 8/10/16
8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
BFP 2/19/15 • MMC found at 9 wks • D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
BFP 8/29/15 • CP (age 37)
TTC#2 since May 2017
BFP 10/18/17 • MMC found at 8 wks • Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
BFP 2/16/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 4/13/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 5/07/18 • MMC found at 10.5 wks • D&E at 11.5 wks • Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
BFP 9/24/18 • CP (age 40)
However, they also found some troubles. It looks like she may have a hole in her heart and also a cyst in her brain. Additionally, the umbilical cord only has one artery instead of two. Together, these things may point toward a chromosomal issue--perhaps downs. She is also measuring quite small. 15th percentile. We are obviously praying that baby girl is healthier than it appears right now, but we are trusting that God is in control and has chosen her specifically for our family.
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
BFP 2/19/15 • MMC found at 9 wks • D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
BFP 8/29/15 • CP (age 37)
TTC#2 since May 2017
BFP 10/18/17 • MMC found at 8 wks • Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
BFP 2/16/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 4/13/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 5/07/18 • MMC found at 10.5 wks • D&E at 11.5 wks • Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
BFP 9/24/18 • CP (age 40)
A friend texted me last night that they had a similar situation with their daughter. In the end, everything turned out fine, but I'm curious to hear more about her experience. I think they took a more "wait and see" approach too, so I'm curious to hear their strategies for keeping calm, preparing for possibilities, etc.
One day at a time, right?
NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
EDD: 8/10/16
8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
How are you feeling? Feeling big, but still overall pretty well
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) Just waiting for our regular midwife appointment in a couple of weeks at 24w. Scheduled a follow-up u/s at 32w to take another look at baby's brain to check on the cyst.
Rants/Raves/Questions: We have been traveling/hosting visitors a lot over the past several weeks and I'm exhausted. We finally have a stretch of 2 weekends at home before the crazy travel schedule starts up again. Going to soak up as much R&R as possible while it lasts. Also, my DS was out of daycare this past week and he has been acting out the past few days. He's not good with transition or when his routine gets out of whack, so I know where it's coming from, but still, it's been challenging for this tired mama.
GTKY: In honor of Prince...What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Do you remember your first concert ever? Have your music tastes change over the years?
First concert was U2 when I was 14. Hard to decide on a favorite concert, but a couple good ones in recent years were Neko Case, Anais Mitchell, Carolina Chocolate Drops. Going to see Ani DiFranco in a few months for the first time in years, so I'm excited about that. My music tastes have always been and remain very eclectic. I would pretty much consider myself a music whore. I'll listen/dance to the trashiest pop music but also appreciate folk music, indie rock, rap, classic rock, etc. It's more about how the music makes me feel.
I've been thinking about you today and sending lots of love your way and feeling everything is going to work out.
@Sporty1216 - I'm so excited that you're having a little girl. I'm sorry there are some questionable areas on her anatomy scan. I think you have an amazing attitude and I can't imagine how scary this is for you. I know I'm late to this discussion, but I wanted to chime in that we have had SO many babies, both in our NICU and who never come to our NICU but we "hear" about as potentials with this constellation of issues and nothing is wrong. These are all issues that can be totally benign and mean nothing. As you get more and more of them, your risk for a chromosomal issue does increase, but I wanted to let you know that I have personally heard of babies with these issues (and more) on anatomy scans who ended up being fine. The concerning things for me would be your little girl's growth - I'm assuming they'll watch that closely - and the heart, which you'll find out more about in a couple weeks. That, too, could be completely benign. Hang in there. We're all hear for you.
How far along are you? 22w2d today
How are you feeling? Still feeling pretty darn good. The hip and pelvic pain continues but chiropractic is helping. My worst symptom right now is heartburn. I'm taking pepcid twice daily and may have to move to a prescription strength med at some point. My blood sugars have been really good.
Any baby news (tests results/scans/upcoming appointments?) I had an OB appt yesterday with an ultrasound. Both babies were head down with legs spread open wide, so we confirmed that A is a girl and B is a boy. Even I could see it. They're so modest.
Raves: My daughter is now in her big girl bed. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that we can start getting her room / crib ready for the babies. Also, my friends and family are amazing. My friends from work are giving my friend and I a diaper sprinkle. Boy, will I need diapers! And my sisters-in-law are giving me a shower. I'd usually feel a little weird about a shower for second baby, but since it's babies, I decided to just go along for the ride. So sweet.
GTKY: In honor of Prince... Side note, the state of Minnesota is in absolute mourning over Prince's death. It's just so sad...
What is your favorite concert you have ever been to? Strangely, I'm not a huge country music fan, but my hubby bought me Garth Brooks tickets for my birthday last year and it was AMAZING!
Do you remember your first concert ever? Probably New Kids on the Block.
Have your music tastes change over the years? I actually did listen to a lot of country music when I was little - that's what my parents listened to, we lived in the country so no MTV for music videos. Once I got to school, I became a little more into the pop artists. I went through a more heavy rock phase in my 20s. Now I just listen to pop/rock/top 40s type music, with a little country like Garth Brooks mixed in. It's upbeat and my daughter likes it too.