Thursday Ticker Change 12/1

bumpybump

How far along are you? 

How big is baby? 

Upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant?

bumpybump

How far along are you? 5 weeks

How big is baby? Apple Seed

Upcoming appointments this week? None until first US on 12/29

Any new symptoms or changes? Just fatigue every now and then and diarrhea since two days before my BFP (lucky me)

Rants/Raves/Questions? I keep waiting for the MS to hit me but hopeful it won't.  FX!

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? Since I was charting, my chart was decently obvious to me as I had a big implantation dip.  The first test at 8DPO was super super faint so I didn't believe it at first.  I am excited and terrified.  I cannot imagine having two kids!

KariAnn323

How far along are you? 5 weeks

How big is baby? A sesame seed 

Upcoming appointments this week? No - first ultrasound 1/3

Any new symptoms or changes? A little bit of spotting today trying to monitor/not overthink it. RN at OB's office said not to worry about it unless it increases or I start cramping.

Rants/Raves/Questions? When are you telling your immediate family? DH and I were planning on visiting our parents (they live close to each other but about an hour away from us) the weekend of 12/10 but with the spotting I'm torn. I don't want to tell them, miscarry, and then disappoint them. At the same time if the worse were to happen I selfishly want people to turn to for support.

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? Disbelief, my dog was sitting in our master bedroom watching me and I looked down at the test, looked at the dog, looked at the test, and then told the dog that I was pregnant.

bumpybump

@KariAnn323 If I'm thinking right, I recognize you from TTGP?  I'm sorry you're having some spotting.  At this early, it can still be implantation bleeding so hopefully it's that and nothing else.  We will not announce until right around the end of our first trimester.  The only thing that could change that is if we decide to do it at Christmas since we live so far away from family and will see both then.

KariAnn323

@bumpybump yeah I was on TTGP though I was more of a lurker for the past month.

riss27

How far along are you? 4 weeks 5 days

How big is baby? Poppy seed

Upcoming appointments this week? Had my initial dr visit yesterday for bloodwork 

Any new symptoms or changes? Not really, at this point just exhausted with insomnia and some occasional mild nausea

Rants/Raves/Questions? I am so jealous of you US ladies that get ultrasounds so quickly! Here we only get one at 20 weeks, so booked in for a private ultrasound later this month

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? Honestly? Ambivalence, but only because it still hasn't sunk in yet. I feel like a bit of a horrible person, but it's taken so long (over 8 years of trying) and some heartbreak along the way, so I don't think I've processed any of it yet. Hopefully it starts to become real soon, we have wanted this so badly for so long.

Kelsyann2009

How far along are you? 4 weeks 1 day 

How big is baby? Poppy seed, I believe!

Upcoming appointments this week? Not this week buy my first appt is on the 12th!

Any new symptoms or changes? I have a stupid cold and I'm sooooooo tired!!!!

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just wish I wasn't sick! lol

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? Well, I have a 17 month old who is still nursing. I've been tracking ovulation since I got my period back in May but I forgot November. So...I got pregnant! We were waiting to try in the few months but we are very excited!

themrs

Hey ladies @riss27 and @Kelsyann2009 I was just reading the "read this first" thread and I'm pretty sure you're supposed to participate in the ticker change thread that corresponds with the day you move up to the next week in your pregnancy. The thread says: "when your weekly progression changes, you participate in that day. For example, if I will be 10 weeks on Friday, that's the day I participate)." Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, that's just what I gathered so far from lurking and such.

bumpybump

@TheMrs Yes, you are correct!  Thank you for clarifying this for them @riss27 @Kelsyann2009

If anyone would like to be the thread "owner" for the day of the week that their week turns over (@Kelsyann2009 based on your post you'd be Wednesday and @riss27 you'd be Saturday), let me know and I can add you in the "read this first" thread.  Oh, and be sure to read that first

Eta: tags for the days they'd be

Kelsyann2009

I definitely read it but misunderstood!

alexandrakhall

How far along are you? 
5 weeks

How big is baby? 
Appleseed 

Upcoming appointments this week?
Not this week

Any new symptoms or changes?
Just very mild nausea, not enough to really feel sick,but enough that I don't feel great.  Light-headedness when I stand up quickly.

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Just so nervous for things to work out. I found the first few weeks nerve wracking last time too. Luckily I've never suffered a pregnancy loss, but you hear about it fairly often so it's a bit worrisome at this point. 

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? 
Shocked I got a bfp so early.  I was up with my 9 month old at 1am (unusual since she's a good sleeper). She was having a fit so I ended up feeding her and as I was sitting there I was SO nauseous and had a metallic taste in my mouth (though that could also have been from the mega headbutt she gave me earlier that day) and I just KNEW it. Took a test once she was back in her crib and got a bfp. Super happy! But then through worry sets in that it'll stick. Praying it does

morgy_bee

Edit: this didn't post right. 

riss27

Oops, I guess i got a bit over excited with the August board finally being up. I'm actually a Friday change over, so i will stick to that group.

bumpybump

@riss27 no worries!  We're all excited. Do you want to start the Friday ones?

Brittany1028

How far along are you? 
 5 weeks

How big is baby? 
A red lentil (I wish I knew what this was! Same as a green lentil? hmm...) 

Upcoming appointments this week?
Just had my first ultrasound and consultation. 

Any new symptoms or changes?
During the pap smear I bled and the dr explained that it's likely cervix erosion from the hormones, but I have to go back in a week to get it looked at. Otherwise, mostly continued bloat bloat bloat.

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Any experience with cervix erosion this early? It sounded worse than it seems once I took the time to look it up. The doctor assured me that it is not risky at all for the baby, but it still made me nervous. 

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant?
I didn't believe it! The line was so faded, my husband and I interpreted and reinterpreted it. I didn't feel like it was real until 5 days and 6 tests later when there was a clear line.

riss27

@bumpybump I may let someone else, just because I have a history of miscarriage and don't want to drop out and someone else have to pick it up. Thanks, though!

Rgriffin91

How far along are you? 4 wks 3 days

How big is baby? poppyseed

Upcoming appointments this week? none

Any new symptoms or changes? nothing! I don't feel pregnant at all.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm super concerned about having a third as we have just moved 1,100+ miles away from our extended family. And we need to buy a new vehicle so everyone will fit (3 carseats and our new dog)! Stressed doesn't describe it adequately...

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? I cussed. Three times. Lol We planned to wait another 2 years before trying but I suppose that's not what was in the cards for us!

KariAnn323

***TW***

So it looks like I won't be participating on this board any longer. I went in to see my OB Friday because I had had some cramping overnight (had had some spotting Thursday afternoon). Everything looked good. Hcg was 76 so low for 5 weeks but since I knew I had ovulated cd 19-21 I wasn't overly concerned. My progesterone was a little low though. Did follow up hcg today (48 hours later) and it was 17. OB wants another hcg test Tuesday, but basically at this point we are just waiting for me to officially miscarry.

Hope you all have better luck and have a healthy and happy nine months.

SouthernMama15

@KariAnn323 nne3  hugs! You're in my prayers.

Eta: tagged the wrong person  

bumpybump

@KariAnne323 I'm so sorry to hear that.  Sending you lots of creepy internet hugs.  

EmyB30

@KariAnne323  many prayers sent your way!

littlebug2010

@KariAnne323 Prayers to you and your DH!  

I am late to the game but I would normally be a Thursday change over, so I figured I would join in. 
How far along are you?  As of 12/1 I was 4 weeks, today I am 4 weeks 4 days

How big is baby? According to Ovia, a piece of Fleur ds sel!  (or decorative salt)

Upcoming appointments this week? none this week, first Apt is the 19th

Any new symptoms or changes? Im feeling bloated and my boobs feel huge but thats about it, Im not cramping too much but I have had a ton of CM and its been gross

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just super pumped to be here! 

GTKY: What was your initial reaction when you found out you were pregnant? I cried.  I was so nervous I couldnt get the test package open, and then i couldnt watch it as the digital image blinked while I waited.  My DH was the one who saw it first and then we just stood there and hugged and I cried! 

oriole2017

Does that mean if your period first started on a day of the week, your turn over would be the following? Period on Sunday, ticker change Monday?