Friday Ticker Change 12/23

nda_roxybabe

I hope it's okay I start this...

How far along?

How big is baby?

Any appointments this week?

Symptoms?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?

jayandaplus

I'm glad you did, @nda_roxybabe!

I am 18 weeks today! Baby is the size of an artichoke (5.59 inches, 6.70 ounces).

I just had my 2nd OB appointment yesterday, and it went well. I had been very nervous about my weight gain (13-15 lbs so far) but she made me feel better. She measured my fundus around 17 weeks, which seems fine.

I'm still having constant nausea and food aversions, still taking Diclegis three times a day and with occasional night time heaving. I've had a cold this week, so feel pretty run down, but hope it'll get better soon. I keep reading about how the second trimester is the best, you have less symptoms and feel more energy and your sex life comes back. I'm waiting... trying to be patient...

My only Christmas Eve tradition is to open one gift right before bedtime. We celebrated Christmas last weekend though, because I work today and Sunday, and Saturday is my only day off before we leave to New York for a week. I think my Xmas Eve will be about packing and hanging with the husband.

nda_roxybabe

How far along? 21 weeks

How big is baby? Cantelope, Endive, Large Brioche a tete, and apparently a Chipotle burrito, which H will like.

Any appointments this week? Nope, has the A/s last friday

Symptoms? Nothing pregnancy related. I'm sick, so there's that.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Love how I'm feeling bigger movements and movement from the outside now, so cool!

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? Both H's family and mine open PJ's on Christmas Eve. Growing up we always had a meal of Chili, with this chili cheese tart that we delish. I don't know, I think I'd like to start some traditions...

KMD1106

How far along? 19 weeks

How big is baby? Mango 

Any appointments this week? Just got back from A/S. We have to go back in a week because baby BOY!!! was in bad position for spine and kidney measurements. 

Symptoms? Nothing new

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm excited to start planning baby boy's nursery and looking at boy clothes! 

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?

No, I would like to start something though. Maybe PJs and a family Christmas movie. 

mspacman34

How far along? 19 Weeks

How big is baby? Heirloom tomato

Any appointments this week? Anatomy scan and doctor appointment this week!

Symptoms? I've been feeling more congested, pain in the stomach, and I'm not sleeping very well.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Since I am on break right now, I am getting a lot done. I hope to have about 20 cloth diapers made in the next week!

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? Not currently, but I would like to do something with kids in the future. I look forward to hearing about everyone else's traditions!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

MollyandD

Thanks for starting the thread! I had been good about it, but with school out, I've been sleeping in and busy Christmas shopping. 

How far along? 19 weeks

How big is baby? Mango

Any appointments this week? I had my anatomy scan Wednesday. It's a boy! He's developing well. No problems with baby at all! I have 50% placenta previa, but I was told that usually the placenta grows up as the uterus expands. I should be fine, but we will do another ultrasound around 30-36 weeks to check again. 

Symptoms? I'm feeling the best I've felt. It I should weird though to be able to feel uterus pressure in a way I've never felt it before. I've had some belly flutters, but not much. He sure moved on the ultrasound though!

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? 
My husband and I like to go looking at lights. We want to start traditions with baby though. Maybe baking cookies or something and watching Christmas movies. 

StephyM89

How far along? 19 weeks! 

How big is baby? The size of a mango

Any appointments this week? Ultrasound on December 30th!! We are very excited! 

Symptoms? Cramping, feeling LOTS of movement now, some sleep disturbances this week too, frequent urination as always, and my belly is definitely growing!

Rants/Raves/Questions? DH felt the baby kick this past week...it was a total fluke, he just happened to have his hand on my belly and the baby gave the biggest kick I have felt yet....and I have yet to feel one that big. It was wonderful!!

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? My family is Portuguese so Christmas Eve has always been treated as the "big night" vs. Christmas night. We have a big seafood dinner at my grandparents' every year, crab at midnight and then gifts right after. I am so excited,  

caileajayden

How far along? 20 weeks.

How big is baby? The size of a Banana.

Any appointments this week? Nope!

Symptoms? Increased sex drive, emotional, back pain.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave: Ive been feeling baby move sooooo much! He's super active and its awesome.

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? Every year we get together at my grandma's and eat treats and watch christmas movies and socialize. Those who we wont see Christmas day give us gifts on Christmas Eve. This year I'd like to start the tradition of giving a Christmas Eve box with new jammies, treats and a stuffed animal and coloring book or something for my son to open before bed and it will give him a bit of entertainment for the night. 

roper2617

How far along?
21 weeks

How big is baby?
A baseball cap

Any appointments this week?
Had my appointment on Wednesday, got the all is well news from the anatomy scan. Measuring around 22/23 weeks though, nothing that my midwife is overly concerned about. Also my blood pressure was slightly higher than my norm, so we're keeping an eye on that. It's still not considered high through. 

Symptoms?
The usual. Crotch pain, movements, tiredness, achy. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rave: Anatomy scan is all good! One less worry! Now to make it to viability. 

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? 
We dont, but I'd like to start some with our kidlets. I'd like to open one gift Christmas Eve and have it be matching pjs for everyone. 

clebl24

How far along?  19 weeks

How big is baby?  Mango

Any appointments this week?  Nope. 

Symptoms?  I'm actually feeling pretty well. I have some mild cramping, but my SI joint pain has improved.  I'll take that trade off.  

Rants/Raves/Questions?  My anatomy scan isn't until 1/12 and I'm still on the fence about finding out the sex.  

For you ladies that recently found out that you're having boys, I have one (2.5) and he is so much fun. 

GTKY: Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? 
We host Christmas Eve for my in-laws so we can be home on Christmas morning. It's more work, but worth it to be able to enjoy part of the holiday at home.