TTGP Grad Check in - Week of 07/22

Schumerator

Happy Monday Morning!

How far along are you? EDD?  

How are you feeling? 

R/R/Other:  

Questions:

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you?

Schumerator

How far along are you? EDD?  6w1d, 03/19/17

How far along are you? Nauseous. But good! I'm kind of excited to be having more symptoms because it makes me feel like everything is going well in there. Some days I'm just like I guess I'm still pregnant! Luckily I haven't wasted any more money on tests lately though. DH was way over that haha.

R/R/Other: Today is DH's birthday and he's officially 26 - no longer early twenties! I just don't feel that we are at this age yet for some reason, it seems like we just graduated college! But we are going out to dinner with his family and finally telling them! It's only been two weeks since we told my mom but it just feels like it's been forever! I'm just ready for them to know Especially because I work for MIL, and it'll just be nice for someone at work to know in case I'm feeling like junk.

Questions: So I feel like there's no real great answer to this question, but I have a friend who was TTC around the same time I was and isn't KU yet. It was all fun when we were going through it together but now I feel like I don't have the right things to say when she gets AF and she's starting to get really down and think there is something wrong with them. I know for me there was nothing really comforting to hear when I was going through it, but I wish I had the exact right thing to say to make her feel better. Any advice?

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you? Pink is my all time favorite color, like pretty obsessed. But literally my whole wardrobe is neutral, I'm not a very colorful person. I think my friends would call me pink but I would call myself a light grey or something. Something that can go with everything lol.

MrsBinPA

How far along are you? EDD?  4+5 - 29-Mar-2017

How are you feeling? I am feeling basically like my normal self at this point.  Some boob & nipple tenderness, occasional headaches & indigestion is about it.  My mouth tasted like chemicals for 3 days but that seems to have improved.

R/R/Other:  I have my first US tomorrow at the RE to confirm the gestational sac is in my uterus.  I know most people would be dying to have the early US that I will be getting, but based on my history it is probably just going to make me more stressed out for the next couple of weeks.  I hate that RPL has taken all the joy out of this time for me.  I would also be happy if I started having more symptoms but based on previous stuff I probably won't have them for a while.   If I get to week 6 and start to feel "off" I will take it as a good sign.

Questions:  Nothing at this point.

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you?  Hmmm.  This is hard.  I often come across and perky & positive, but really I am pretty much the classic introvert & have a hidden edginess that I suppress because I have to adult .   Purple is my favorite color, and I think I can identify with deep dark purple

@schumerator I am not sure what the right thing to say to your friend is.  I can tell you not to tell her "It will happen when you least expect it.", "Just relax", etc.   I would probably just acknowledge her frustration & tell her about your experiences.  Maybe share wisdom about charting and/or OPKs to be sure she's getting truly good timing.

FrancesGrace630

How far along are you? EDD? 
6+1, March 19

How are you feeling? 
Mostly okay. The nausea started on Friday. And I'm still exhausted.

R/R/Other:  
We are going on a mini getaway this weekend and I just hope I feel good for the weekend!

Questions:

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you?
Blue. I can be cheerful but mostly realistic. I feel like blue reflects that haha.

ETA @schumerater I probably wouldn't bring anything up unless she does. And then I would just listen to her. It really sucked hearing things like "It will happen!" "Just relax!" etc. (I'm sure you already knew not to say that though )

Schumerator

@MrsBinPA @FrancesGrace630 Thanks guys! Ya I definitely do not say anything about relaxing or anything, that shit would send me up the wall when I was trying! You're right though, just being there to listen to her is the best I can do I think. I know what she's feeling!

Also MrsB - I'm sorry being PGAL is stealing your joy, I can't even imagine what that must feel like. Literally all the fingers crossed that this your rainbow!

Frances - We are going out of town this weekend too and I can't wait! It will be nice to just get away and relax, even though it says it's supposed to storm all weekend at the lake haha. I'm just hoping the nausea doesn't ruin my whole time!

SandwichLover

Hello!

How far along are you? EDD?  7 + 5, 3/8

How are you feeling? I feel alright I guess. Yesterday I didn't have a very good day, I was moody, nauseous, emotional, you name it. H was working a double shift and I was alone most of the day, and I didn't do very well with it. Today, I just finished eating a cookie and I'm feeling ready for a nap.

R/R/Other:  I am getting really frustrated at work and it's really gotta stop. I feel like my reactions are overboard sometimes. I need to take a deep breath and stop showing my frustration. On a rave though, I think I'm going to take Friday off!

Questions: This isn't really a question, but I'm kind of having trouble telling friends I'm pregnant. I'm oddly nervous to tell them, but I'm not sure why. I only told one friend, who is also pregnant, because we were at brunch and she got there first and got me the wine list (and I'm not quite the girl who turns down a drink). I've been turning down plans like crazy and basically ignoring my friends since I found out I don't know why I'm so uncomfortable with telling.

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you? Hmm this is hard. I am going to go with pink. I love pink, its one of my favorite colors, and I think a bright pink is what I strive to be - high energy, bright, positive. This turned into what color I want to describe me, haha, not necessarily what it is.

wintersong

Hi! Today I'm 6+1, EDD Mar 19th (My phone autocorrects 19th to 195th every. Damn. Time.)

I'm feeling okay. Fatigue is really hard since I have a toddler who doesnt sttn. I'm also calculating between never wanting to eat again and feeling like I am STARVING TO DEATH. Plus poop in is hard. 

We told our parents this weekend! It's funny how people are just not as excited for the second as the first. Well, not entirely true, my dad, who is very reserved, as visibly thrilled even though he had already guessed. My fil just told dh, "You're quite prolific." It's okay though, we are excited enough for everyone! 

Eta the bump are my last response! 
People who are me probably think I'm a dusky pink: quiet, Victorian, standoffish, and kind. Inside I'm more of a plum. Is love to be more green: refreshing and bringing life everywhere I go.

onefootinthebayou

How far along are you? EDD?  5+6 3/21

How are you feeling?  Meh, since last Tuesday I've flown from NYC to Boston, had mtgs, flew from Boston to LA, had fun, flew from LA to Madison and had a meeting today, now sitting in the Detroit airport waiting on my connection. I'm tired...but is it *really* the pregnancy?

Tummy feels a little sensitive but maybe it's just from restaurants, hotels, and airplane food? 

R/R/Other:  
Rant - my iPad was stolen on this trip (my fault for leaving it in a seat back pocket but I went back right away (20 mins maybe?) and it was already gone. Boo!  

Rave - while H was working this weekend I went shopping and lounged at the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel w/my cousin and her husband who is an actor. We got amazing treatment and I faked it like I belonged. Haha. Also ran into a friend of mine from NYC who I hadn't seen in years b/c I saw her post that she was there on Instagram. It was wild! 

Questions:

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you - Some would say red b/c I'm outgoing and can be intense but I bleed Tar Heel blue!! 

kiki75

How far along are you? EDD?  6 weeks - March 20

How are you feeling? Unnervingly good. Still no super obvious symptoms that would really compel me to think that I'm pregnant if I hadn't been actively trying and paying attention.

R/R/Other:  I'm finally headed home tomorrow and while I'm relieved that I haven't suddenly developed morning sickness on my marathon trip, I've partially decided that it means the worst. I know it's not based in logic so I'm not going total bananas but...my first appointment seems so far away. I was supposed to be in two weeks but I got H's schedule and had to move my appointment so that he could make it. Three more weeks.

Questions: Nothing right now.

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you? Indigo. and not in an 'indigo child' way. It's goes well with lots of things and isn't wishy-washy.

OctoberLove13

@Kiki75 I'm in the same boat symptom, due date, and appointment wise. I've had no symptoms and my first U/S is 3 weeks away. Even though my days and weekends are pretty busy, I still feel like it's going to be forever before we can see and hear baby. 

How far along are you? EDD?  6w1d, EDD March 20th
How are you feeling? Fine. Slightly sore breasts only when I take my bra off at night. That's about it. 

R/R/Other:  My doctor called yesterday and said that my HCG levels were a little low so that freaked me out. Had to have more blood drawn yesterday afternoon. So we'll see if the numbers are promising this time. I keep POAS to make sure that the line isn't fading. It's not. Super dark positive right away this morning. I'm pretty sure as soon as you find out that you're pregnant the constant fear and worry of the unknown is forever ingrained in your mind. You will always worry about your babies from that point forward, even when everything is perfectly fine. 

Questions: None at the moment

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you? My favorite color is purple but I'm not sure what color best describes me. I'm family oriented but love my alone time watching TV with my husband. I'm not "outgoing" until i'm comfortable with my surroundings. I'm not really a free spirit, I procrastinate but I need lists... 

mtmama2

How far along are you? EDD?  5w4d, March 24th

How are you feeling? I'm feeling good, my only symptom at the moment is sore and full breasts. 

R/R/Other:  We told DH's family this weekend and it was so fun and everyone was so excited! His grandma kept saying "oh my gosh I'm gonna be a great grandma" over and over! So cute!

Questions: None today

GTKY: What color would you say best describes you? Maroon! It's not as bright at red but just as bold and daring! Plus, it's almost football season and maroon & silver are my alma mater's colors!

Cats*in*space

How far along are you? EDD?  8+3, 03/04/17

How are you feeling? Exhausted and bloated.  It's hard to adult.  Also strangely relaxed all.the.time.  

R/R/Other: My first US is Wednesday of next week (@9.5 weeks).  Looking forward to confirming that this is actually happening!

Questions: 


GTKY: What color would you say best describes you? Gray...b/c i can't even begin to think about how a color could describe who I am.  I must be pretty unimaginative!