Tuesday Ticker Change 1/17

MrsFox2008

How far along?

How big is baby?

Any appointments this week?

Symptoms?

Cravings?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) 

MrsFox2008

How far along?
25 weeks!!!
 
How big is baby?
the size of cauliflower

Appointments?
tomorrow! Glucose test and get another look at baby girls heart. 

Symptoms?
sore breast and nipples. 

Cravings? 
Sweets and pickles (not together haha)

Rants/Raves/questions?
None! 

GTKY: favorite season 
FALL! I absolutely love going to the mountains in the fall and enjoying the cool crisp air, and the beautiful leaf Change. Here in FL we don't really have fall so we always try to make a trip up north to enjoy the beautiful season. 

Kipperoo

@MrsFox2008 , good luck on your glucose test!! 

How far along? 24 weeks!

How big is baby? According to my signature, a package of Oreos (yum!) and according to Pregnant Chicken, a foot long sub. 

Any appointments this week? Yep--follow up ultrasound with MFM tomorrow because my cervix looked a little short at the last ultrasound. I'm not terribly concerned because the exact same thing happened with my son, but hoping it all checks out ok!

Symptoms? Waking up approximately 1,000,000 times in the night either to pee or shift positions. It's so annoying (although I know it's about to get worse with an infant, haha)...OH and heartburn. Lots of it. Mostly seems to be coming from spicy foods and I can't take any antacids within a few hours of eating due to another medication I'm on. Ugh.

Cravings? Sweets! Mostly chocolate. 

Rants/Raves/Questions? I started picking up a few things for my hospital bag (slipper socks for $1 that I won't feel bad about ruining/losing, extra long phone charger, nothing major), but it's made the whole thing seem very imminent. Somehow more so than putting her room together...

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) Ooh, the fall! So many fun activities and it's basically the "kickoff" to the holiday season, which I also love. And I just love fall clothes! Although I am an iced coffee drinker year round, so don't get all psyched about pumpkin spiced lattes...

inomniaparatus2

@MrsFox2008  good luck at your glucose screening! 

How far along? 22 Weeks

How big is baby? Coconut, guinea pig

Any appointments this week? Next week

Symptoms? I have been feeling her move but it was more of when she would roll over and now the last few days it's been more actual movements and have felt her from the outside which is so cool. I have been trying to drink more water as I have been getting light headed here and there.

Cravings? None 

Rants/Raves/Questions? I made a floral letter and a floral mobile that will go in the nursery I'm pretty excited about. Saved over half of what I could have bought them for. 

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) Fall all the way. Still warm during the day but cool at night. I love leaving my windows open and sleeping with the fresh air. I also love the clothes, foliage and all around spirit fall brings. I am not a pumpkin girl but I love all the fall festivities and as @Kipperoo said, it's the beginning of all the holidays. 

Squirtgun

Hi everyone!!  

How far along? 22 weeks

how big is baby? Size of an ax head

appointments this week?  Thursday! Was supposed to be today, but got changed. 

Symptoms? Not sleeping well. 

Cravings? Fresh Georgia peaches. Too bad I'll have to wait until June!  

Rants/raves/questions? Little guy has been super active this week!  Older daughter was lying on me (she caught the RSV, and has been super puny.) and he kicked her right in the stomach! She was so excited!  I think up until now she kind of thought it was a game we were playing, and now she really knows there's a baby in there! 

GTKY- favorite season and why?  
I generally like all seasons except the end of winter. The end of winter is so miserable, and it drags on forever!  So, I guess if I have to pick one, spring because winters end is done!  

Louise_Belcher

@MrsFox2008 & @Kipperoo Hope tomorrow goes smoothly for you both!

@SWE2 & @Squirtgun Same here! Finally feeling a bit more movement and DH got to feel the baby kick last night. He was so excited because he didn't expect it to be so hard.

How far along? 22 weeks

How big is baby? Coconut (the bump) or Papaya (Baby Story). These are so weird, because Baby Story has coconut at 31 weeks. 

Any appointments this week? Nope. MFM ultrasound next week. 

Symptoms? Exhausted and always starving. Starting to have some swelling that I notice in my feet. 

Cravings? Everything especially if it is junk food

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rave: DS has been sleeping like a champ lately! About 12hrs a night with a 2 hour nap. I keep thanking him, because I am so exhausted.
Rant: I feel 100% overwhelmed in picking a double stroller or deciding if I am going to get one. I hate owning things and do not want two giant strollers, and I am having a hard time finding one that meets everything I think I want. 

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) I am not certain I have a favorite. I hate January-April, but the rest is usually wonderful. Late Spring - Early Fall is beautiful in Michigan and Late Fall-Christmas is magical because of the snow and holidays. Too hard to pick. 

CherryBananas

@MrsFox2008 @Kipperoo good luck at your appointments tomorrow!

@SWE2 do you have any pictures of your craft projects?

@Squirtgun I want peaches now!

@Louise_Belcher hooray for your son sleeping! 

How far along? 23 weeks! One more till viability

ETA: you have got to be kidding me! Mobile ate my post. I'll finish in a sec

MrsFox2008

@Kipperoo @SWE2 @Louise_Belcher @CherryBananas thanks ladies!!! 
 
@Kipperoo good luck tomorrow at your MFM appointment 

@Squirtgun hope your DD feels better soon! 

CherryBananas

How big is baby? the size of a grapefruit, although I can't figure out the fruit thing either because every grapefruit I've ever seen has been smaller than coconuts. At this point I'm just using the fruit references as new nicknames to call the baby.

Any appointments this week? Yes. Midwife tomorrow and an appt with the OB on Thursday.

Symptoms? reflux maybe? I've never had it before but if throwing up in your mouth after eating and having it burn like hell is reflux, then that's what I've got. I've started pre-emptively taking TUMS after meals to try and avoid the discomfort.

Cravings? Fruit mostly. And potatoes.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I've been pretty negative lately so this week I'm focusing on the positives. I slept for almost 8 hours straight last night! And DH is going to finish painting the nursery tonight so my mom and I don't have to do it anymore! Andplusalso, my parents told us last night they are going to gift us the car seat we love as well as the crib mattress, so that's another huge financial weight off our shoulders.

Question: I know that babies go through periods of inactivity, but the last few days he hasn't been moving around nearly as much. Today is way better than yesterday, but is this normal? Probably a silly FTM question, but coupled with what has been going on, and PGAL brain I've been a little concerned.

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) Fall for sure (can't beat the clothes!),  but I'll take any weather that's nice enough for hiking.

ETA: because I apparently don't know the difference between smaller and bigger

emilyalso

How far along? 23 weeks

How big is baby? Papaya

Any appointments this week? None for a while

Symptoms? Seems to be smooth sailing (at least for TODAY!)

Cravings? All the sweets

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? Winter is my favorite! In the Deep South we don't get much really cold weather and rarely see snow, but I always keep my fingers crossed. In addition to actually liking the cold, it has a lot to do with wardrobe options too... I am VERY self conscious and last summer was the first one in like 10 years where I was able to bring myself to wear shorts. So jeans + 90 and up days makes summer pretty miserable. 

CherryBananas

@emilyalso I refuse to wear shorts. There is nothing about my thighs that other people need to see, so I live in maxi skirts and dresses in the summer. Even when I hike I'll usually wear shorts that go down to my knees.

Squirtgun

@CherryBananas I know my OB says not to do kick counts until 28 weeks, because before that point baby has a lot more room to move where you can't feel them move. Even then, he says to just pick the same time daily and just make sure you feel 10 kicks in 2 hours- even eat a Popsicle or something first. (I always did it in the evening while relaxing- easier to notice movement when you're not so busy!  Also, if you're super busy any day, baby can easily be lulled to sleep by all your movements.). If you're concerned at all, I'd call your OB's nurse line just for reassurance. Especially with your history, you'd rather have information than be wondering. 

CherryBananas

@Squirtgun thanks  I have been busier the last few days with painting, so maybe that's it. I would have thought to opposite to be true, so I'm glad I asked. My midwife always checks the heartbeat at the end of every appointment but I think tomorrow I'll ask to do it first. 

slowmo

How far along: 21 weeks
How big is baby: The comparisons were all lame this week. Endive, baseball cap? Meh.
Appointments: I had a checkup today. My BP was high again, so now I'm supposed to monitor 3x a day at home and keep a log. They also drew a hemoglobin A1C because of a family history of diabetes. An elevated number would earn me the mglucose challenge 4 weeks early, so fingers crossed.
Symptoms: A lot more movement! 
Cravings: It isn't really a craving, but man do I miss wine.
GTKY: Summer all the way! Sandals, sundresses, iced coffee, ahhhh. UO here, but I hate the fall. I just can't embrace the pretty leaves and jacket weather without dreading the inevitable onset of winter. 

Good luck, @Kipperoo and @MrsFox2008!

@CherryBananas - I wouldn't hesitate to call your OB for reassurance, but I definitely feel like I have days where she moves more than others. 

mrsrep123

Hi Tuesday Tickers! I'm really late to the game this week but it's been pretty hectic the last week to today. 

@MrsFox2008 @Kipperoo  @Squirtgun  good luck at your appointments this week! I hope they are all uneventful!

@CherryBananas huge score on your parents getting you big ticket items!

How far along? 24 weeks (woo!)

How big is baby? Cantaloupe or eggplant

Any appointments this week? Nope but I have my glucose test Monday and a quick checkup afterwards

Symptoms? Short of breath dependent on positions, last night I had crazy left hip cramping (is that possible?) - I just stretched and kept pressure/hitting it with my first until it subsided, lol

Cravings? Always something salty and sweet 

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant - still on the house hunt, got outbid by some all cash buyers... ugh!

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) I think end of spring - early summer... no more allergies and not too hot yet (in Northern CA)!

CherryBananas

@mrsrep123 good luck at your glucose test Monday. And I'm sorry that the house hunt isn't going smoother. Finding something you actually like and then not being able to make a deal is so frustrating.

MrsFox2008

@slowmo @mrsrep123 thanks ladies! 

@mrsrep123 hope house hunting goes smoother for you!! also good luck on your glucose test Monday 

@slowmo yikes, I know high BP can be scary, I had high BP with my first and it ended being pre e. FX it's nothing serious! Keep us updated 

Kipperoo

@slowmo , I SO miss wine, too. My evenings at home relaxing after work just aren't the same without a glass (or two) of wine. Sigh...and I share your love of iced coffee, but I drink it year round. :-) 

@mrsrep123 , good luck with the house hunt! Being beat by others with all cash offers is so frustrating--we went through a similar thing here (Boston area). We spent months getting beat out by all cash, +20% over asking price offers. The worst. And good luck with the glucose test! 

Thinking more about my favorite seasons, I am pretty excited that this maternity leave will fall over late spring/early summer. Thinking about taking walks to the park, walks to get coffee, just being able to entertain my son outside vs having him destroy the house around the baby...these things all make me really happy. I was on maternity leave in the fall with my son, which was also nice, but there were more days that we had to plan indoor excursions (to the mall, etc) because it was just a little too chilly to have him out without bundling him up. 

lilylover27

Late to the game! Work was crazy busy yesterday!

How far along?
24 Weeks! Yay viability!

How big is baby?
Cantaloupe or Eggplant 

Any appointments this week?
Nope, not until February.

Symptoms?
Occasional heartburn, stretching/pulling sensations in upper and lower stomach, some trouble already getting comfortable but usually not until the end of the day.

Cravings?
They are very random and range anywhere from tomatoes to brownie sundaes!

Rants/Raves/Questions?
So happy to finally reach viability! It is a big milestone and puts my mind at ease. Also love feeling the baby kicks! It is so awesome to know he is just in there doing his thing while I work away at my computer! I don't even mind when they keep me up at night, at least so far!

GTKY: What is your favorite season and why? (Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter) 
Fall! I just love that it is cooler but not as cold as winter. I hate the heat, and rather be cold than hot! I also love all the outfits, boots, scarves, sweaters, etc.! Oh and all the fall activities like walking through a park and enjoying all the colors of the leaves and apple/pumpkin picking! Hot coco and hot apple cider! I just love it all!

lilylover27

@mrsfox2008 hope your glucose test goes well!
@kipperoo good luck at your appointment! Hope everything looks well!
@SWE2 feeling movements from the outside are so cool right?!