10/6 Thursday Ticker Change

meilay

For those with an EDD of 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, and 6/29

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? 

Edited to add 6/1 due date

meilay

How far along are you?
5 weeks

How big is baby?
Lavender bud or appleseed

Upcoming appointments this week?
No 

Any new symptoms or changes?
Gas! It's so horrible by the end of the day I can barely stand it. I'm trying to limit dairy as that seems to make it worse. Nausea is picking up but I still have days where I don't have much at all. Emotionally, I'm really irritable, especially with DH. He's rolling with the punches well at least. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?
What books/apps/websites are you using to learn about your pregnancy and baby?

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? 
I think I can't wait for them to be a part of Thanksgiving festivities. It's one of my favorite days of the year. I especially look forward to them joining the baking marathon my mom and I do the day before. 

helloaustin123

How far along are you? 6 weeks (June 1st DD)

How big is baby? sweet pea

Upcoming appointments this week? Follow up appointment Monday for re-checking HCG/progesterone and ultrasound. First blood work showed low progesterone so I am now on progesterone suppositories. 

Any new symptoms or changes? Little nauseous (comes and goes), tired, bloated. No appetite.

Rants/Raves/Questions? So hopeful! Doctor said on Monday we should be able to see baby and heartbeat. 

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? Traveling to the mountains every year, pancake saturdays  

laeberge3

How far along are you? 4 weeks (6/15 due date)

How big is baby?  Maybe appleseed?

Upcoming appointments this week?  Second hcg draw is tomorrow.  My first came back at a low number - 22, and my progesterone is low.  If the numbers double tomorrow, I'll start on progesterone supplements. 

Any new symptoms or changes?  Some mild nausea here and there; tired.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  Just a bit terrified of the second hcg check tomorrow.  I took another test this morning (wondfo) and it wasn't really darker.  I was so excited with the BFP on Monday/Tuesday and now I've quickly fallen down the PGAL-terror hole and am trying to resist Dr. Google-ing every symptom. 

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby?  Probably our Christmas traditions.  I love Christmas, even as an adult, because I love being surrounded by my family. 

meilay

@helloaustin123 pancake Saturdays sounds like a tradition I need to start!
@laeberge3 Fingers crossed for good news at your appointment tomorrow! 

jc_twomamas

How far along are you? 6 weeks today! EDD: June 1st!  

How big is baby? Blueberry! So crazy already!! 

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope! Next Friday 10/14 

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea and puking started this week, boobs and nips are SUPER sensitive. Only puking 1-2 times a morning so I'll take it right now. 

Rants/Raves/Questions? Really really anxious about my first appointment (super rough 1st pregnancy). Hoping my OB and perinatologist can help me see the plan for this pregnancy. I'm a visionary person!!! 

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? 
We always one present Christmas Eve and stockings FIRST on Christmas morning. Started this with DS last Christmas and I'm excited to keep it going! Also, PJ's all day on Christmas Day. 

Mashunya425

I'm a day late...oh well...

How far along are you? 6 weeks (EDD 6/1)

How big is baby?  Blueberry

Upcoming appointments this week?  None...not a single apt so far...first one 10/20

Any new symptoms or changes?  Exhausted. Mild nausea is kicking in as of yesterday

Rants/Raves/Questions?  *TW* I have been worried that I haven't had many symptoms so far. Mostly it has been exhaustion, but it is so easy to blame exhaustion on work rather than pregnancy. It probably is the pregnancy because it is a whole new level of exhaustion, but my mind always kicks to the worst blaming it on work and then worrying that I have no symptoms so is something wrong? I think my nausea is starting though...it has been very mild so far but it's definitely there. The closer I get to my 10/20 appointment the more worried and anxious I get...after my first MC in March it's just hard to think it will go any other way even though it's only one MC...

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby?  Annual ski/snowboard trips to Colorado...my kid will be skiing before walking!

laeberge3

Well, got my second betas back and my number did not double.  It's also so low, so it's looking more like a CP.  No bleeding or cramping though, so I get to go have my levels checked again next week if nothing changes.  Definitely was not the news I wanted this Friday morning. 

LMMama

I'm a day late- I'll be better next time. 

How far along are you?
4 weeks, 1 day

How big is baby?
A poppyseed

Upcoming appointments this week?
Nothing scheduled yet.

Any new symptoms or changes?
I haven't had many symptoms yet aside from being really tired and having some mild cramping. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?
None right now

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? 
We have a beach house at the Jersey shore that we spend a ton of time at. My DD loves it so much there. I can't wait to bring a new LO there as well. 

Mashunya425

@laeberge3 oh no..((hugs))...i'm sorry

QueenNub

How far along are you? 
4 weeks (1 day)

How big is baby?
 Poppy seedHow far along are you?


Upcoming appointments this week? Orientation at birth center.

Any new symptoms or changes? Breasts are huge , mild cramps, and extreme gas and bloating

Rants/Raves/Questions? My clothes are already uncomfortable. I didn't start showing until 6 months with my 1st. I see this pregnancy will be a different ball game.

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? Sports 

QueenNub

@laeberge3 virtual hugs! FX to

LaraFL

How far along are you?

5 weeks, 1 day

How big is baby?

The size of an orange seed, apparently. 

Upcoming appointments this week?

My first dr appt is on 10/31

Any new symptoms or changes?

I'm feeling quite bloated, I don't know if it's because this is my third or if I'm just overly sensitive but I feel like my clothes are already tight on me. I'm likely just eating more than I usually do, though I've been eating more vegetables and less junk so you'd hope that would help with the bloat... I'm trying to up my water intake and hoping that will alleviate the pressure. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?

I'm interested in getting the noninvasive prenatal testing done. I didn't do it for either of my previous pregnancies but the way they billed up (high deductible) we could have and it wouldn't have cost us anything more in the end. (Mini rant: I think it is insane that we paid as much for my drug-free super quick vbac with one night stay as we did for my insane emergency c section three night stay, insurance sucks) 
I'm wondering if anyone else has had it done and if you had "valid medical reason" ie advanced maternal age, genetic history, etc or just said you want it? 

GTKY: What is a family tradition you can't wait to share with baby? 

Since baby is expected in June, most holidays will be away from my immediate thoughts. I guess I'm most excited to babywear the new little person, that's kind of a tradition I guess. I've worn my girls since they were two days old, they still love it and request it. I love our wraps and carriers and they allow us to go wherever we need to more easily.