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June 2017 Moms
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Sunday Ticker Change 2/26
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How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Appointment updates?
Any new symptoms or changes?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
How big is baby?
Appointment updates?
Any new symptoms or changes?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
Re: Sunday Ticker Change 2/26
24 weeks!
How big is baby?
Cantelope or the size of Mr. Burns' teddy bear, Bobo.
Appointment updates?
Next Wednesday with new doctor from the practice I go to. I'm more prepared than usual because I feel like I'm interviewing all over again.
Any new symptoms or changes?
The feeling of being flat footed.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I think I mentioned it last week, but allergies have me down. I picked up some medicine and its not doing a ton of work. My nose is itchy all the time.
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
I've definitely gotten worse in being aware of my eating patterns. Part of it for me is being so focused at work that I miss taking breaks, and then I want to eat anything easy. Cakes, doughnuts, and breads are definitely calling my name on a daily basis, multiple times a day. I got out to the farmers market today and picked up some jam, so at least I think I will be having a fruit based topping in stead of a chocolate one. I think I need to do some more aggressive meal planning though to help me get back on track to mostly food based snacks - instead of cookies and sweets. More fruits and nuts should be on the menu.
MC 4/15
BFP 10/10/16
How big is baby? I have no idea - haha - I rarely check the app (I'm on desktop)
Appointment updates? I have my glucose screening in 2 weeks. We are skipping the drink and my OB said I just need 50g of sugar, from whatever. He recommended jelly beans so I'm doing that. I did the jelly bean test with my first pregnancy too.
Any new symptoms or changes? Sciatica pain is gone, thank goodness. Difficulty sleeping, weird dreams, round ligament pain and hip pain are the main things right now.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Finished the nursery! Washed/dried my baby clothes from DD #1 too. I feel like it was easier this time around because I organized the dresser and closet the same way and knew where I wanted things (DD is only 15 months so it wasn't that long ago).
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it? I have been doing HORRIBLE at eating well. I am eating more out of convenience and not paying much for nutrition. Way too many carbs, skipping meals because I'm not hungry, not enough fruit or veggies. I have not been exercising either but I've been SO tired that I wonder if I might be anemic now. At least I am still pretty active with chasing after my toddler, everywhere, all day long. Speaking of eating healthy, I need to go to the store and get some healthy stuff!
24 weeks
How big is baby?
Cantaloupe
Appointment updates?
Not til March 6th
Any new symptoms or changes?
Not sleeping so well lately, having a restless feeling when I lay down.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
My mom flew up this weekend to buy a car (my husband gets great deals since he works as an engineer for an auto manufacturer). She asked to see all the baby things I have so far and proceeded to tell me to stop buying clothes because people want to buy them for me. I can afford my own baby clothes, unlike my sister, and I want my baby to wear clothes I like. I don't want all the pink frilly ruffles that everyone is already buying me. I know it's a nice gesture and I should be grateful, but I seriously don't understand people buying clothes for no reason at all.
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
I don't really try and avoid ice cream or candy. My main meals are usually homemade and relatively healthy and I try and get a serving of veggies in at dinner. My OB and personal trainer are happy with the limited weight I've gained so far so I don't really see a need to deprive myself of any cravings I have.
26 weeks
How big is baby?
Kale...honestly never knew what kale looked like
Appointment updates?
2 weeks until check up and glucose. Debating getting a 4D ultrasound.
Any new symptoms or changes?
Not a thing
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I've been debating getting an elective 4D ultrasound. We are team green and this is our last baby. Any opinions on 4D ultrasounds?
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
I would say that I try to watch what and how much I am eating. I also know that I eat way too many carbs. Fruit gives me terrible heart burn lately. I try to have veggies at dinner. I'm also still getting nauseous if I don't eat every 3-4 hours or so snacking kinda has to be a thing. Anyone have tips on how to drink more water throughout the day?? I'm terrible with this
23 weeks
How big is baby?
Chinchilla
Appointment updates?
Next appointment is Tuesday
Any new symptoms or changes?
Sciatic pain and heartburn
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
i do ok most of the time, but I do eat bad snacks sometimes.
Due June 25 2017
23 weeks
How big is baby?
Grapefruit! Although DH pointed out that last week it said coconut and a coconut is usually bigger than a grapefruit...
Appointment updates?
I have a cardiologist appointment on Wednesday for the follow up to my echocardiogram a few weeks ago.
Any new symptoms or changes?
Just increased back aches and peeing A LOT
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Just annoyed by how much I'm peeing! I always feel like I have to go. I wonder if I'm not emptying my bladder all the way.
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
im eating terribly. I'm trying to make slightly healthier decisions. I crave all the sugar all the time. It's a struggle.
How big is baby? Head of cauliflower
Appointment updates? Wednesday 3/1!
Any new symptoms or changes? Heartburn is back with a vengeance.
Rants/Raves/Questions? None of the above, but still a pretty significant event for our family this past week, and I don't know where else to share, so please forgive my off topic emotional release, and thanks in advance for letting me post it here.
MIL's breast cancer (diagnosed Nov 2015) treatment did not go as well as was previously indicated (Aug 2016), and cancer has metasticized to her lungs, brain, etc. as of 2/16/17. Yes that is as bad as it sounds, and it gets worse. Thursday at 2am she had a stroke/seizure and had to be intubated briefly, though she was released 2am today, and seems likely to fully 'recover', at least from the stroke/seizure. While she would appreciate any prayers as she is a believer, I am not, so no need to post as much here if you are so inclined. This has been hard on DH to say the least. One upside, most all her family is local - her only sis and both her children. This is our first child, but her 6th grandchild.
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it? ha. I did go to the grocery last Sunday, so at least my fridge is full of healthy food, even if I'm still eating takeout for 75% of my calories. Made hubs and the hospital crew some Mac n cheese with some bacon and lots of broccoli - I feel like home made comfort food is better than take out.
@lifeislove87 I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who gets too distracted to eat sometimes. One way I "snack" to get a couple extra calories in when I don't feel like eating is by drinking milk. Then I'm getting fluid and having some calories. I know its not exactly a meal, but before dinner or before bed, an extra glass of milk can tide me over.
@kfitz1900 I thought I was doing good on water and then got out of the habit of being aware and realized I only had a cup of tea and a sparkling water all day at work one day. That is not enough. I try to bring a full water bottle and fill it at least once during the day. It does help me know the size of the bottle so I can keep track of actual intake. I also think its good to switch up what you are drinking, including juices, sparkling water and milk if you can tolerate it.
MC 4/15
BFP 10/10/16
MC 4/15
BFP 10/10/16
21 weeks
How big is baby?
Endive... What is an endive???
Appointment updates?
Last OB appointment went well, heartbeat was strong.
Any new symptoms or changes?
I have knots all over my belly, and I have no idea what they are. It is so weird.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I am SO over being pregnant right now. I feel awful. I think it is just all the sickness going around, but I am over it.
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
I do pretty well at eating well, but I have to since I am diabetic. And I really love veggies, so that helps a lot. I will say though, I am addicted to Sweet Tarts and eat too many.
23wks
How big is baby?
Grapefruit (or Chinchilla)
Appointment updates?
Had my follow up ultrasound to get the rest of the measurements someone didn't cooperate for during my anatomy scan. Everything looks great and got some more cute pictures. He's certainly not shy and is very active!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Sciatic pain still. Increase in bloody noses.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
My FT job is treating me as if I'm disabled. They told me Friday afternoon that I'm being moved to a different department and put on light duty against my wishes. No need for this since my supervisor has adjusted my duties to what my doctor recommended. Trying to figure out if this is within the law or not for discrimination.
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it?
Hahaha I'm eating nearly what I want when I want it. I'm trying to limit sweets but still have some (especially dark chocolate).
How big is baby? cantaloupe
Appointment updates? regular appointment on Thursday
Any new symptoms or changes? nothing new
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nothing
GTKY: How are you doing with eating well? Are there any tricks to avoiding all the snacks? How often do you give in to the "sneaky stuff," however you would define it? this is baby number 2 for me, for my first one I ate so good and cut out a lot, but for this one, I've just been eating whatever I want haha not really concerned about that, I mean we generally eat healthy as a whole but I have my snacks and my coffee