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Friday Ticker Change 01/13
MollyandD
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How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Any appointments this week?
Symptoms?
Cravings?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
How big is baby?
Any appointments this week?
Symptoms?
Cravings?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
Re: Friday Ticker Change 01/13
How big is baby? The size of corn on the Cobb or an American guinea pig
Any appointments this week? I have an appointment with my midwife next Thursday.
Symptoms? I'm feeling flutters more, but I want to feel baby all the time.
Cravings? Sour and tangy things. I still love my salt and vinegar chips, and my husband bought me some amazing lime popsicles. I usually hate lime, but not right now.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I hate attention that I get from people I'm not close to. I don't like people fussing over my bump at work, and I don't like being asked, "How are you feeling?" twenty times a day. I'm a behind the scenes type of person. I love throwing baby showers and putting others in the spotlight. I just hate being that person getting the attention. I've been refusing a shower, but people keep asking me to let them throw one. I said I'll do it, but I really don't want to.
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
My favorite things are how my husband has been reacting to my changing body and feeling the baby. My husband loves my body changing, and has been very affectionate. My least favorite so far has the been the nausea.
24 weeks! Hello viability!
How big is baby?
A cantaloupe or Atlantic Puffin
Any appointments this week?
Not until next Thursday. Appointment buddies with @MollyandD! Mine isn't until 5pm though
Symptoms?
Sore hips/pelvis/lower back, really stiff when I wake up most mornings. Abs feel like they've been pulled/stretched in an unpleasant sort of way. Oh and tired. And the leg cramps! Still with the leg cramps.
Cravings?
I don't really have any specific cravings, just more what I'm in the mood for I guess. Mostly I want all of the oranges all the time, lol so maybe that's a craving?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
It's freezing outside today and for some reason they are pumping cold air into my office! When it was warmer earlier this week they were pumping very warm air and now that it's cold it's cold air. Something doesn't add up. Brrrrr!
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
I have to say the same as @MollyandD with this one as well. Watching the love and joy in DHs eyes as me and baby grown and change has been hands down the best part of this pregnancy. The least favourite has been the anxiety of PGAL. I will take my horrible and rentless morning sickness over the anxiety any day.
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
How big is baby? Endive! (I've never cared more about endive than I do this morning.)
Any appointments this week? I have a second trimester group meeting at the birth center on Tuesday. I'm excited to meet some more women in my position!
Symptoms? Nausea, headaches, back aches, RLP. But also feeling the baby move (!!) So it's all good.
Cravings? I wouldn't call them cravings but still loving dairy/cheese (not normally my thing), fruit and more salty/savory than sweet (I'm usually all about the sweets).
Rants/Raves/Questions? I agree, @MollyandD. I'm not loving the bump attention, and don't try to touch it! I'm trying not to stress about my weight or the fact that I'm so sore just from being pregnant that any fitness feels like torture. I'm stressing about the baby shower, mostly because I'm not planning it and feel like I have no control over it. Training for motherhood?
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite?
Favorite: feeling the baby! And, as cheesy as it may sound, just being pregnant. Wasn't very easy for us and I was terrified it'd be even harder than it was, so I can't be any happier just being pregnant.
Least favorite: the neverending nausea and all the aches (head, back, legs, you name it).
We're over the halfway mark, ladies!
How big is baby? Cantaloupe or Atlantic Puffin
Any appointments this week? None til Feb. 9th
Symptoms? Back pain, sciatic pain
Cravings? Milk, sweet/sour candy, anything cold
Rants/Raves/Questions? Going car shopping tomorrow! Yay! We have needed a second car for so long, and with my new position at work starting Feb 1st it is a must. So excited!
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
Favorite: DS starting to learn that he has a baby brother in mommy's belly and giving it hugs and pats.
Least Favorite: The Back/sciatic pain and just overall feeling of being uncomfortable already
BFP #1 10/8/13, EDD 6/4/14, DS #1 6/9/14
BFP #2 5/1/16, EDD 12/16/16, MMC 5/27/16
BFP #3 8/29/16, EDD 5/5/17, DS #2 5/11/17
BFP #4 2/28/21, EDD 11/9/21
19w w/twins
How big is baby?
Mangoes
Any appointments this week?
I had an anatomy scan yesterday, and I get the results next Wed at my midwife. I was hoping to find out the sexes, but the tech was in a huge rush because it was the last appointment of the day. I asked him at the end, and he was really non-committal, "I didn't see any penises, so it's probably girls, but I don't know." I was really disappointed because come on! So I'm not taking that with any degree of confidence.
Symptoms?
The "joints need oiled" feeling when I get up has started. Ugh. And I'm still slightly nauseous, but I'm down to 3 diclectin. And oh, the tired!
Cravings?
Not really. That went away in the first trimester.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I do have a question about a new symptom. About an hour ago, I was sitting at my desk, and I felt lightheaded and sort of sick--not nauseous, just unwell. I feel lightheaded when I exert myself but never just sitting. I had two poptarts for breakfast, so now I'm worried it's GD. Anyway, I laid down for ten minutes, and it's mostly better, but ugh.
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
Baby kicks!! Always baby kicks!! Also people are super excited when they hear I'm having twins, so I'm completely avoiding the whole, "Oh, it's not your first? Congrats, I guess," thing. Least favorite is how unwell I am and hard I feel like I'm always over extending myself even when I'm doing nothing.
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
Edit: grammar
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
How big is baby? Coconut
Any appointments this week? Anatomy scan was yesterday. Baby checked out great and we stayed loyal to team green.
Symptoms? Bloody snot. I think I'm having minor nose bleeds that clot quickly. I'm also having some leg cramps at night. I should drink more water.
Cravings? Salad and sweets. At least one of my cravings is healthy.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I thought I was good on maternity clothes. DS was born in July. I realized I needed a few winter items so I made a trip to Destination Maternity to pick up a few things. Now it's 77 degrees.
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
Favorite:It's going by so quickly this time. I'm one of those people that actually enjoys being pregnant. It really is an amazing experience.
Least favorite: It's going by so quickly. I have so much to do to get ready for baby! I also hate the thought of having to divert time and affection from DS once we have two. It makes me cry thinking about his adjustment, but I know he'll be fine.
How big is baby? Brady Baby is the size of an eggplant (that seems accurate based on distance from butt to head), a Demi-Baguette (1/2 loaf of french bread), and a cantaloupe (I assume curled up?)
Any appointments this week? Just got back from one! She said baby was wiggly when she was listening to heartbeat and that baby seems very happy, which of course made me feel good! She also said baby is still sideways.
Symptoms? Lightheadedness, which the Dr. said is common and to just take it easy. I still have acid reflux too.
Cravings? Cherry pop tarts, cheese/mustard/mayo sandwiches, and salt n vinegar chips
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing? Being a FTM, I'm finding it all really exciting! I love feeling and seeing the baby move, that is awesome! Least favorite things would be the yeast infection I had and acid reflux. Totally going to be worth it though
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
How big is baby? coconut
Any appointments this week? none, my next one is next Thursday
Symptoms? RLP and having to pee a lot
Cravings? Not really, finally my meat aversion is over too
Rants/Raves/Questions? I finally got to feel a real kick on the outside last night. It is so different having an anterior placenta, but I hope it will become more frequent like last time.
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
Favorite: Seeing how excited DD is for having a baby brother. She kisses my tummy as asks when she can hold him. The little flutters and one big kick are great too.
Least Favorite: Not looking very pregnant. I'm overweight to begin with, so the bump is taking a long time to look like a bump. It sucks to not fit in my pants, but not look pregnant.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
@sls Um. what?! They know that's typically a big part of the anatomy scan. I mean, even if not for the gender thing, they're supposed to be looking to make sure all parts look alright.
I have been having the lightheadedness too, even after eating (sometimes pop tarts too!) and drinking plenty of water. I saw OB today so I asked her about it. She said this is very common between week 20-28. That if it's occurring after eating and drinking it's likely not a blood sugar thing, but rather the volume of blood we have right now. She equated it to one tiny fish in a big huge fish tank, it's all just taking a while to catch up and get everywhere which can cause the lightheaded feeling. She said get up/ move slowly and if you feel that way at all to sit/ lay down to avoid risk of falling.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
How big is baby? A container of Ben & Jerry's ice cream (which I now want...give me all of the half baked), Chipotle burrito, or one of Dany's dragon eggs in GoT.
Any appointments this week? Follow up A/S on Tuesday! Hopefully this boy will cooperate this time and show us his (perfectly healthy, *fingers crossed*) heart!
Symptoms? Tons of peeing, nosebleeds, random bursts of insane hunger
Cravings? Depends on the moment, but my one consistent cravings has been whole milk
Rants/Raves/Questions? This might be unreasonable, but I hate when people bring up my pregnancy without knowing for sure. In general, I feel like it's not a smart thing to do. I'm showing, but could also just have a beer belly. For weeks now, I've had new clients bring it up right when they meet me! Whenever I get asked "Are you pregnant?" I am tempted to say no, just to teach them a lesson. Don't assume people are pregnant. Just don't.
When my son was FOUR MONTHS old, I had to take him to the doc, and one of the nurses said "Oh he's so cute- and you have another on the way already!?" (1) I am holding my baby. You know he is my baby. You know he is 4 months old. (2) You are a nurse. (3) You have a baby of your own and should know that it's normal for postpartum bellies to take a while to shrink.
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing? Baby movements are the best. I'm excited for the movements to get stronger so DS can feel them- not that he'll know what's going on, since he's 14 months old...haha. DH has been trying to get DS interested in my belly, which is worked...but mainly means that when I sit down, he slaps my belly or tried to grab a handful of skin. Cute?
@sls - I would have lost my cool with that U/S tech! Last appt of the day or not, that is terrible.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
MMC: 09/13 (9 weeks)
DD: Born 8/22/14
Babies #2 & 3: Due dates 6/9/17
And my other love: writing
eta:
@kayemjay2 Are you kidding me! An actual nurse said that!! I'm so floored by that, in the sense that holy crap she should know better!
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
@sls I totally would have lost it, like kayemjay2 said. Sorry you had to deal with that!!
@roper2617 I'm sorry you have struggled with anxiety. Sending you hugs!
@newmamaro Good luck with car shopping!
@sls I'm sorry about your ultrasound. That is so lame that the tech would say and act like that.
How far along are you? 22 weeks
How big is baby? coconut
Any appointments this week? no
Symptoms? Some belly pains, still hormonal, not too much going on.
Cravings? I have been wanting chocolate more and fries.
Rants/Raves/Questions? 1. I have no idea what to put on a baby registry!!! 2. DH and I have decided on a first name for baby if baby is a boy. We have a name we like for a girl, but DH pronounces it different than I do and we can't seem to get on the same page with that. It is really starting to bother me!
GTKY: What is your favorite thing about this pregnancy so far? What is/has been your least favorite thing?
Favorite: Just being pregnant and anticipating what is to come. I'm trying to embrace the experience!
Least: People's comments and opinions about pregnancy/baby, etc. Also, having to get new clothes.