Monday Ticker Change

Xstatic3333

1. How many weeks are you?

2. How big is your baby?

3. Symptom changes?

4. Rants/raves/questions?

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about?

Xstatic3333

1. 15 weeks! Feels like I'm finally getting into this thing.

2. Navel orange

3. I hate to be a twat, but I'm feeling fine, pregnancy wise. I do, however, have atrocious allergies that have morphed into a cold.

4. When my cold gets to this point, I usually take Sudafed to stop the constant sinus issues. Google suggests it is pregnancy-safe with some unknowns, but I'd like to hold off just because it usually makes my heart race and that just feels uncomfortable with everything going on in there.  I hate to take a sick day since I'm already off Friday for a wedding, but my boss does not like sniffly people around. It could be an annoying week.

5. I have three, only one of which can be done while pregnant. One, I teach scuba diving. I love it so, so much! Can't wait to get back in the water next year. Two is beer-learning about it, trying new beers, visiting breweries, tinkering with beginner home brewing, etc. I'm having the hardest time with missing this one, but I'm seeking out exciting beers for an early-spring stash and that helps absorb some of my beer related energy. Three is gardening. I'm a beginner, and this year's crop is weak since I was so sick during key planting time and got lazy about certain things, but I'm still getting some veggies and having fun with it.

jlellis603

1. How many weeks are you? 13 weeks today! Almost through the first trimester - holy cow!

2. How big is your baby? A lemon this week

3. Symptom changes? Dizziness and shortness of breath have increased as well as headaches. I had to leave work early for the first time during my pregnancy on Friday. Luckily (I guess?) I've been prone to headaches my entire life - I swear I had one everyday for like 10 years - so I'm used to it 

4. Rants/raves/questions? I'm feeling significantly worse now that I'm at the end of my first trimester. I didn't have symptoms at all really up until this point. I thought they were suppose to taper off now, what gives?? Also, it's been 5 days since my NT scan and I just want the results! We are waiting to announce until after and people keep asking us wedding questions and I want to punch them all!

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? We are beer snobs in our house too @Xstatic3333 and I am having such a hard time with it. I told my fiancé I want to start my stock pile now since fall beers are making their way onto the shelves. I also really enjoy running and hiking but between the unbearable heat and just having zero energy, I haven't been able to do hardly any of that this summer. I also got really into my dog... which sounds kid of weird but maybe 9 months ago or so she started to have anxiety and some reactivity so I dove head first into getting her the training and tools she needs. So I've been trying to keep up with that!

MLRocha

1. How many weeks are you? 13 weeks

2. How big is your baby? Lemon

3. Symptom changes? More energy.  But my allergies are awful.  I might need to re-start claritin soon, which I was trying to avoid.  But, I'm having a hard time breathing at night; so, it is probably better to get good rest.

4. Rants/raves/questions? Like @jlellis603, we're waiting to tell people about the LO till after our last test results are in (Maternit23 10 days ago).  It's seriously just me, H and my crossfit coach who know.  And, it's driving me crazy!  I have most of my plans in place for how I want to tell people; I just want to be doing it already.  Fingers crossed that I get a call in the next couple of days.

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? Cooking is probably the thing I'm most passionate about.  I've been getting back to making things at home over the last two weeks and it's been awesome.  I'm really looking forward to Fall and making soups, etc.  I can't wait to start filling the freezer in anticipation of the craziness next February!

peachesnbean

1. How many weeks are you?
14! Second Tri!!!
2. How big is your baby?
As big as a house mouse
3. Symptom changes?
Nausea and vomiting come in and out. Had a killer sinus headache last week. A huge energy burst last night. Made 2 dinners (one in the slow cooker, one for the table) and a batch of muffins. Also unpacked 2 boxes!
4. Rants/raves/questions?
For some reason i have a bad feeling something isn't right. I have an appointment Wednesday and I can't wait to hear that washing machine.
5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about?
I am very involved in my church and particularly the women's ministry. I am excited to get things moving there again when I get energy back. I love to Zumba and haven't been since week 5 Once I get back I know I will be really really out of shape. Thanks HG. 

musicinmysoul17

1. How many weeks are you? 16 weeks

2. How big is your baby? size of an avocado

3. Symptom changes? nothing really

4. Rants/raves/questions? I'm having a problem eating more food. It's like I know I need to eat more than pre-pregnancy but I'm having trouble doing it. I've been keeping snacks around and eat in between each meal but I'm still starving all the time and don't feel like eating a whole meal when I need to.

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? I love playing my music. I also love crocheting and I haven't been able to do it in awhile so I'm excited to bust it out for baby projects.

Ah23

1. How many weeks are you? 12 weeks- finally!

2. How big is your baby? size of a plum

3. Symptom changes? Nausea not as constant but still vomiting most days. More headaches.

4. Rants/raves/questions? we are planning on coming out of hiding tomorrow after our NT scan and I am kind of nervous about telling people. We have only been married 10 months and I am starting my medical residency next year so I am going to be met with a lot of opinions and a lot of people assuming it was an accident even though it was very much planned. Probably being overly worried, but still.. 

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? I love reading, but the nausea has really put a hold on my usual summer reading!

hispenguin

1. How many weeks are you? After they changed my EDD last week, I am now 14 weeks today.

2. How big is your baby? A peach!

3. Symptom changes? The nausea is finally starting to lessen. I have also been able to decrease how much Diclectin I have been taking, which is great too. I'm still feeling fatigued, but that is lessening a little bit as well.

4. Rants/raves/questions?

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? Does sleeping count? In all seriousness I do have a lot of interests, but nothing that I'm overly passionate about right now.

jab3-2

Xstatic3333 said:

1. How many weeks are you? 14

2. How big is your baby? Peach 

3. Symptom changes? No. I don't feel any different than I did in the 1st trimester. Still all the symptoms plus some new ones.

4. Rants/raves/questions? I'm just worried all the time that somethings wrong and I don't know what it's going to take for me to shake that feeling 

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? Reading 

Tennis11785

I'm totally late because I was traveling yesterday, but still wanted to partake in the fun :-)

1. How many weeks are you? 12.  I can't believe I'm finally here.  This seemed like such a milestone that was so far away for so long.  

2. How big is your baby? A plum or a roborovski hamster

3. Symptom changes? I think I'm starting to get to the other side.  I still need naps, but the morning sickness is starting to level off (although isn't totally gone)

4. Rants/raves/questions? Nothing that pops into mind right now.  

5. Do you have any hobbies that you're passionate about? Usually I'm pretty big into running, but I haven't in about 6 months.  Otherwise, I really into a non-profit that I'm on the board for, being outside on walks/hikes with my pups, and trying new recipes.