***2nd trimester week of 5/23 check in****

kennelchick

This is a weekly check-in for those in their 2nd trimester: weeks 14 through the end of week 27.

Congrats to all the strong ladies who have made it this far! It's such a great feeling and we've all accomplished so much! We are now 1 week closer to the end of this especially long journey we call "infertility".

Please post below a little about yourself, how many beans you have growing inside, if you have found out the sex(es) and what your EDD is. Please also let us know how far you've made it on your journey and when your next appt is and what for.

Mommies to Be:

@terramae80 EDD 8/4/16 with 1 boy!

@riveridgional EDD 8/6/16 with 1 boy!

@katie121209 EDD 8/19/16 with 1 girl!  

@Vagarcia16 EDD 8/23/16 with 1 girl!

@emsmama15 EDD 8/29/16 with 1 boy and 1 girl!

 @Alyeena EDD 9/1/16 with 1 boy!

@chrissym126 EDD 9/8/16 with 1 bean! Team Green!

@piperella EDD 10/2/16 with 1 boy!

@ecb3588 EDD 10/16/16 with 1 bean

@kennelchick EDD 10/18 with 1 girl!

@Morningstar80 EDD 10/18/16 with 1 boy!

@laur2444 EDD 10/19/16 with 1 boy!

@Jerseygirl856 EDD 10/20/16 with 1 bean

@tvh1982 EDD 11/11/16 with 1 bean

@ZoeFer EDD 11/14/16 with 1 bean

Congrats to the mommies who have graduated to the 3rd trimester!

QOTW: What is everyone's favorite TV show?

kennelchick

19 weeks tomorrow! I can't believe I'm almost halfway there. 

We had our gender reveal party this weekend. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. I'm glad we did it as a party with no presents, just an opportunity to celebrate our long awaited pregnancy. 

Now that everyone knows we are having a baby and that it's a girl it is all becoming very real. I'm starting to freak out that our nursery is in shambles. My husband ripped out the old walls and insulation two weeks ago and now I'm anxious about it. He's been really busy at work and we are waiting for our electrician friend to come look at the wiring to make sure everything is up to code (yay 200 year old house) I'm just starting to panic that it won't be done in time. Probably just hormonal anxiety but, I'm freaking out here!

QOTW: total Game of Thrones nerd. Every week is an emotional journey this season!

mskeenan

Hey ladies ! I am excited to finally be in my second trimester ! I'm 14 weeks with a baby boy . We did the panorama screen and my little guy came back low risk for chromosomal issues . I feel like I can finally relax a little now that I made it to second tri . I've been so nervous but it gets easier each week . 

Qotw : too hard to pick one fave . I love parks and Rec, house of cards , parenthood , greys anatomy and the bachelor/ bachelorette . I'm stoked for the season premiere tonight !!

kennelchick

@mskeenan when is your due date? Welcome to the second trimester, I will add you to the list!

tvh1982

Week 15 is happening.
No appointments or follow up this week.

I did however had my first workout since February! Whoop whoop!
Still sick once a day, and I'm almost certain it because of my furbaby she smells, cat food smells, cat litter (clean and dirty) smells...it makes me gag
So am looking for a place to put her for a little bit.
Which is sad, cause she's so cute!

QOTW: Elementery I like most (and stuff I don't want to admit like 'say yes to the dress' and other TLC programs)

Jerseygirl856

Hi ladies! No updates or appointments this week. 19 weeks on Thursday and one week away from my a/s and I can't wait to see the LO again. Feels like forever since my last u/s. 

QOTW: scandal, greys anatomy, law & order svu, and How to get away with murder. 

mskeenan

@kennelchick woops forgot to include my due date ! It is 11/20/16 ! Thank you !!!

@tvh1982 working out for the first time since my egg retrieval is on my list to do this week since I'm feeling a little more energy as well ! Sorry to hear your kitty's smells are bugging you ! I'm with you ... The litter box never used to bother me but even when I'm not in the laundry room where it is I swear I can smell it !!

@jerseygirl856 I forgot I love scandal too ! I'm behind on episodes but love it as well !! The Greys finale last week was so good !! 

laur2835

Going to be 19 weeks Wednesday and all is well!! I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past week, which makes me super nervous since I previously have had surgery for a herniated disc when I was in college. Hoping it resolves itself! My next appt with my MD Tuesday after Memorial Day, and can't wait to see our little guy again! 
Qotw: I'm basically the worst type of person and thrive off of anything on bravo or E.....kardashians included!!!

ZoeFer

Hello all ! I am glad that everyone is doing well. I am 15 weeks today ! Nothing major is happening for me. My next appointment is next Tuesday, I am looking forward to hearing the HB in a week. We have not bought a home doppler but actually it is becoming hard for me to stay calm for 3-4 weeks between appointments. At least my belly is growing now, it kind of gives me assurance that baby is growing  
I have started prenatal yoga last weekend. I should say that it was not what I expected but I still enjoyed it. 

QOTW: Currently, my favorite is probably Silicon Valley and Game of Thrones. But I normally prefer detective and/or criminal shows.

emsmama15

Hi All!!  26 weeks today with a boy and a girl.  All is well.  I had a very uneventful OB appointment today which seems so weird after all the drama a couple weeks ago, but I'll take it.  Both babies were sleeping when I went in for my ultrasound but the ultrasound tech got them all riled up.    I lost a couple pounds, which I thought was weird but my OB was fine with.  I'm measuring 38 weeks.  YIKES.  Starting to wonder what I'm going to wear as my maternity shirts are all getting kind of short!!  Any ideas/thoughts??  

QOTW: Definitely Game of Thrones.  Also like Grimm (just watched the season finale), The Middle, and Modern Family.  

tvh1982

Those smells @mskeenan, its ridiculous how our noses work right now. Yay for feeling better too!

Wow 38weeks @emsmama15! Could you wear (buy or make) those belly bands? Wear more dresses?

katie121209

Thank you all for the kind words last week. I'm still feeling down but had a nice distraction this weekend - my aunt threw a surprise shower when we went to visit. 

So so this is my last week in the 2nd tri! Friday I am 28 weeks and I have the GD test this week. I started having uncomfortable Braxton hicks last week as well as sciatica pain so I guess the feeling great bc it's the 2nd tri period is over. We will be finishing painting the nursery next week and have our main baby shower so hopefully everything will be ready for baby soon. 

See You all on the 3rd tri board! 

Piperella

Hi all!  Sorry for the break, but I did go to NYC for my babymoon/summer vacation.  We had so much fun!  I'm a little over 21 weeks now and things have been going well. I am now just able to see the baby moving in my stomach when I look down at it sometimes.  How odd but I love it at the same time.  My DH is kind of freaked out by it.  Our AS was good last week and we go again for another ultrasound when I'm 24 weeks.  Bojangles is still measuring 3 days ahead. I'm pretty klutzy right now and have burned my forehead twice with my straightener and just now burnt my arm on the oven.  I'm going to go invest in some bubble wrap.

QOTW: What is everyone's favorite TV show?  I can't pick a favorite, but I'd say Golden Girls, Outlander, Game of Thrones, Black Sails, and the Goldbergs right now.

Congrats to all the newer 2nd tri ladies who have joined us and congrats to @katie121209 on moving on to the 3rd tri board next week!

chrissym126

@tvh1982, I hope it gets better for you soon. I can say that I still do not enjoy passing my cat's litter box, but it doesn't gross me out as much as it used to. 

I'm 24 weeks and 6 days today--time has slowed to a crawl, but it's still passing! Next appt is June 3rd--glucose test.

My favorite show right now is Call the Midwife, but I also watch L&O: SVU every week and I'm glad Botched is back on, even though I always have to look away during the surgeries. @mskeenan, who's your Bachelor favorite? So far Ali is my favorite.

Rachd110

Hi ladies, I'm joining the second trimester group. I'm 14 weeks and 5 days with one bean. Due date is November 19. We are not going to find out the gender until delivery day. Great to see some familiar names on here!

As far as shows, where do I begin.... I like Scandal, GOT, Blacklist, NCIS, SVU, Chicago PD, Walking Dead and a lot of cooking shows. I don't have just one favorite show. And I am actually behind on all my shows. I have at least 3-4 episodes on DVR.

Morningstar80

Hi everyone. I´m 19 weeks and 2 days with a decent little bump. I´ve been feeling ok but my back/butt pain is out of control. I have started going to the physical therapist for massage and 1on1 pilates/stretching in addition to the group classes of pregnancy yoga and pilates I am already taking. I really want to get to the pool at my gym as the OBGYN said it would help but I am sooooo lazy about shaving my legs and I don´t want to scare people  

We have our AS next Thursday and I cannot wait to see our little guy again!

laur2835

@morningstar80 yessss I have back and hip pain as well....I thought it was too early since I'm 19 weeks (gained like 6 or 7 pounds so far) but I guess not. And it makes me super nervous because I had a herniated disc in college and had back surgery for it already....ughhh!!! I'm going for a massage tomorrow though, figured an excuse to treat myself!!

tvh1982

Thank you @chrissym126. It's tough, but it helps that I know what's causing it. 
Mans from being sick 24/7 to only once a day is such an improvement

Today I tried this doppler I borrowed from a friend and I heard my baby's heartbeat for the very first time! Best ever!!

mskeenan

Hey ladies . I had quite the scare early this morning . I woke up very early bleeding bright red blood very heavily and cramping . I called my nurse on call and she told me to go to the ER . Just finished a 45 min anatomy scan/ ultrasound and baby is somehow doing fine . My mind of course went to the worst place possible but they are reassuring me everything is ok . I have two SCHs which is what is causing the bleeding . It's so hard to stay calm . I was just feeling good and confident in this pregnancy since I just made it to second tri but this was quite the scare . Ah I hope it goes away !! 

tvh1982

I'm sorry to hear about your scare @mskeenan. That's no fun way to start your day. Glad to hear your baby is doing fine. 
Hope you manage to relax a little bit knowing (s)he is still growing and getting ready to meet you in a few months!

mskeenan

Thank you @tvh1982 !

I wish I had been able to enjoy my early anatomy scan ( and that it hadn't been emergent ) more than I did but looking back my husband got some great pics now that I can enjoy since I'm calm . The one above is one of my faves . So cool to see  

I thought SCH was more common during first tri . Does anyone know ? Or has anyone experienced SCH this late . This will be my second time . My first was at 5-6 weeks 

ZoeFer

@mskeenan i do not have any insight or knowledge but I just wanted to say that i am sorry you had such a scare but happy to hear that everything is okay with you and the baby (except the scary SCH) of course. I hope they got better soon . Best wishes for you!!

mskeenan

Thank you @zoefer ! 

Jerseygirl856

@mskeenan I'm so sorry to hear about your scare but happy read that all is well with your LO. Hopefully they will resolve soon. Best wishes

mskeenan

Thank you @jerseygirl81 me too ! 

sassysd7

Hello everyone. I'm late in seeing these check ins. I'm pretty sure another week will be started soon but let me introduce myself. 

I'm Simone. 18 weeks today with di/di twins.  My first children. I believe it is a girl and a boy. Gender reveal is June 12th. I'm due 10/31/16 but of course they'll come two weeks early.  Haven't felt them kick yet.  I do believe I've had Braxton Hicks from dehydration though so more water it is.

As for shows I don't really watch TV even though I stay I'm the bed lol.  Mostly I sleep and read.  I do love Scandal and miss Spartacus.

hskoien27

I'm new to this thread and due date of November 8. I have PCOS and have been TTC for over 2 years. After an increase in my metformin and then provera to induce period and then 100mg of clomid, I actually got a BFP! Can't believe it and still can't believe it! 

As far as favorite TV show, I have many. Chicago fire, Chicago PD, Blue Bloods, DWTS, Vampire Diaries (I tend to watch too much TV..lol)

Piperella

Sorry y'all!  I forgot to start it today!!! It's now posted!