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May 2017 Moms
luckywife10
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Thursday Ticker Change 3-2
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How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Any appointments this week?
Symptoms?
Cravings?
Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
How big is baby?
Any appointments this week?
Symptoms?
Cravings?
Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
Re: Thursday Ticker Change 3-2
28 weeks and into third trimester!
How big is baby?
Eggplant
Any appointments this week?
I had one on Monday and everything went well. I had a nasty cold though that is a relapse from the cold I had a couple weeks ago. I called my doctor yesterday telling him my symptoms weren't any better so he prescribed me something for it. Hopefully I'm able to function like a normal human being soon.
Symptoms?
Had some RLP this week but nothing major. Baby is really moving around, to the point that I watch my stomach change shape and move from side to side when Baby is really active. It's so cool!!!
Cravings?
Sugar. I caved last night and bought a small package of Jelly Belly Jelly beans. I only ate a couple handfuls before I'd had enough.
Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Team green
Rants/Raves/Questions?
My aunt is throwing a baby shower for me next month and I'm super excited to see my family and friends who are coming to the shower! I ordered a couple cute dress options I found on sale to wear to the shower.
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
I think if human gestation could be 6 months that would be perfect. 3 trimesters of 8 weeks sounds nice. Maybe it's because I'm a FTM, but 40 weeks sounds like forever away still. I feel thankful human gestation is not as long as giraffes or elephants who are pregnant for a year or more (I don't recall exactly how long they've pregnant for, but it's a long time).
How big is baby? I haven't seen my ticker yet, but my Baby Center email said baby is the size of a cabbage today
Any appointments this week? Tomorrow for a regular check-up + TDAP vaccine
Symptoms? I was feeling pretty good until yesterday when my low back felt very tight and sore. DH gave me a little massage and it helped a little. It might've been due to two consecutive days of Zumba, which is getting pretty hard to keep up with over the past few weeks.
Other random stuff --> nightmares on occasion and I cry over ridiculous things sometimes!
Cravings? Just feeling hungry often but for nothing in particular
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nothing this week that I can think of
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? I feel guilty saying this, but I wish the whole process was more rapid. For both of my pregnancies, I dealt with all day nausea for about 19-20 weeks and that was HARD. I would probably feel differently if I didn't have to deal with that for one-half of the entire pregnancy.
DH: 34/Me: 35
Married: Feb 2008
DD: June 2011
TTC# 2: April 2014
BFP!! 8/29/16 --> EDD: 5/11/17....it's a GIRL!!!
How big is baby? Eggplant
Any appointments this week? Regular appt tomorrow. I'll be getting my TDAP and rhogam, so I should have some nice, stiff body parts.
Symptoms? I felt my first definite BH last night. It woke me up and I remember thinking "oh crap" like something was wrong, but apparently I fell right back asleep and that was it.
Cravings? Steak now, which as I mentioned in randoms that I haven't had for around 12 years.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
Rants/Raves/Questions? My nesting urge keeps going strong, but I don't really have anything else to work on right now. We're waiting until after the baby shower to buy anything else, and I already finished the projects I wanted to get done. I need something to focus my baby attention on!
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? I think I'd say 32 weeks. The first 3 months sucked, but it's been good the last 3. At this point, I feel mostly ready, but I think having just one more month to get everything in order would be perfect. I'm kind of bummed I have to wait 3 months.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
How big is baby? Squash acorn
Any appointments this week? I was supposed to have one yesterday but DD has been pretty sick then she has her well being appt tomorrow. So mine has been moved to next Monday.
Symptoms? Sore hips. Got a couple of RLP for the first time in a while. It was a nice break while it lasted but baby must have jist gone through a growth spurt. Ow.
Cravings? Sweet. Especially Dr Pepper. But I'm limiting myself to one small bottle a week.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: like i mentioned, DD has been sick. Shes been having these horrible coughing fits at bedtime that she struggled to sleep the first couple nights. So we havent been sleeping good either. Yesterday she didn't even wake up until 130pm! She seem to have slept better last night and her fever is staying down today. Hopefully this illness has run its course!
Rave: My mom is coming to visit today for the next week. DD loves her and ofc so do I, so were excited to have her. Her next visit will be when its time for baby to come. Eeks!
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? Probably 35 weeks? I can't imagine any less because its nice to have the time to prepare etc. That last month is always the worst in term of comfort and being ugh I want baby out yet I want baby to keep baking until s/he is ready.
30 weeks
How big is baby?
cucumber -- going off of @march2008 's ticker
(also, are those vegetables even roughly the same size???)
Any appointments this week?
this afternoon I have one
Symptoms?
As I've been saying recently, my SPD is surprisingly good right now compared to where it usually is at this point in the pregnancy. The main symptom I have had recently has been a very sore back all of the time. It's the whole back. I feel like it is from sleeping, but I don't know. I scheduled my first pregnancy massage for 2 weeks from now!
Cravings?
Nothing in particular, even though I always like sweets, but I don't have any true "cravings" recently.
Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Green. I've been saying girl most of the pregnancy but now I'm wondering if it really might be a boy.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
N/A...just can't wait for that massage. I'm thinking of scheduling a short non-pregnancy chair one just so I can get my back worked on. It is SO sore!
Oh and DH and I DTD the other day. It wasn't easy and the position we had to go for wasn't one I like, but typically that position is sort of painful and it wasn't at all this time. I just didn't orgasm. But I did have a great time and I'm hoping we can get it on more before we decide it's too close/risky (it MAYBE can induce labor, and my schedule really doesn't allow for this baby to come early.)
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
Probably 2ish months so there is enough time to get some things ready but the pregnancy is as short as possible.
Now on the flip side, I do wish babies came out more developed. If our birth canals allowed for it, I would opt for even more gestation so that the first few months aren't as hard, even if it meant feeling all the more giant at the end of the pregnancy.
How far along are you? 28 weeks, hello third trimester!
How big is baby? Eggplant
Any appointments this week? DH and I are meeting with our doula on Saturday, and I have a regular check-up with my midwife next Wednesday.
Symptoms? Some hip pain when sleeping, but I got a twin memory foam top and that has really helped me stay asleep for longer. I used to love our firm bed but it has not been kind to me in pregnancy. I also think I might be feeling her hiccuping? It feels like little heartbeats in a row for several minutes.
Cravings? Carbs - bagels, donuts, cake...I had half of a donut today at work, I just couldn't resist.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
Rants/Raves/Questions? Earlier in the week at work someone said to me, "Wow you really look pregnant!" Yup, I know.
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? I think around 6 months. Even though the first few months sucked, I really enjoyed months 4-6.
@starphish18, I've had the Rhogam shot twice with my first pregnancy and then two weeks ago for this pregnancy and I won't lie that it burned while it was going in, but I didn't have any soreness at all afterward. The nurse gave me the shot in my behind and maybe that helped, so it's worth asking if you can get it there if they try and go for your arm.
@pshaortao, I'm sorry that your LO has been sick! Hope she is feeling better soon.
@mcvgal, hoping everything goes perfectly with your c-section tomorrow!!
@kat81, I also read that babies on average are nearly 3 lbs by week 30 and I just can't imagine a 3 lb-sized cucumber. Haha. They're not even a very long vegetable either!
DH: 34/Me: 35
Married: Feb 2008
DD: June 2011
TTC# 2: April 2014
BFP!! 8/29/16 --> EDD: 5/11/17....it's a GIRL!!!
How big is baby? Eggplant, whichbsais 14.8in and 2.2lb.
Any appointments this week? I went for my glucose test today and the lab had just closed an hour for lunch so I'm going back tomorrow. The lab is in the same building as my PCP so I'm also getting my tDap tomorrow.
Symptoms? Still some occasional mild heartburn, RLP, BH, peeing all the time.
Cravings? Right now I really want warm chocolate chip cookies.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
Rants/Raves/Questions? None
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? I think I'm happy with about 40 weeks. It's enough time to prepare for the arrival without being pregnant forever.
It’s not that I don’t like you, it’s that I don’t know you. Stranger Danger.
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? Asparagus (I think this is a weird reference for size. Most of these are)
Any appointments this week? I had one yesterday - nothing exciting, other than my doctor deciding I could wait 3 weeks to come back instead of 2. I was able to make my appointment for the same day as my (hopefully) last appointment with the MFM. All of these appointments for the last few months have been exhausting.
Symptoms? I have the strangest high levels of energy this week, which is nice because I've felt like crap the entire rest of the pregnancy.
Cravings? Just give me all the carbs, and let's not talk about it, ok?
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
Rants/Raves/Questions? Is anyone else experiencing ridiculous levels of nesting? I don't mean the usual stuff - I walked outside just now to put a ball in the back yard and ended up washing off DS's playhouse, a roller coaster thing he has and all of our patio furniture. I actually grabbed the pressure washer to start cleaning off the actual patio before I forced myself to stop.
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? I'm with @kat81. Two months would be good. I know some women love being pregnant, but I'm not one of them. Also, I really hate that I'm not able to keep up with DS. He's so full of energy and I miss being able to comfortably pick him up or roll around with him.
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
How big is baby? Zucchini
Any appointments this week? Next week, the 8th
Symptoms? Contractions, exhaustion, insomnia, swollen ankles....all that fun third trimester junk
Cravings? All the effing carbs, because I'm supposed to be eating low carb/low sugar. Yesterday I was craving my dad's homemade garlic bread.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Um...pink. We think?? Baby has been shy, so we still don't know for sure. I've bought a good amount of gender neutral just in case.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I ended up in the triage last weekend because I was exhibiting nearly every symptom of preterm labor...plus the baby wasn't active at all. I get hooked up, baby starts dancing. And zero contractions. Just really bad cramping that they chalked up to round ligament pain. Glad I wasted the time.
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
Um, 24 hours? Hahaha ok...like 5-6 months? I hate being pregnant. I know that is so awful to say, and I know how blessed/lucky I am to be able to get pregnant and carry healthy babies...but I'm just not a fan of it.
edit: baby's size. I assumed the green vegetable on the front page was a cucumber
How big is baby? acorn squash
Any appointments this week? nope! But passed my glucose test last week, and thyroid and iron were normal!
Symptoms? Can't fit into my boots anymore
Cravings? all the food. Trying to monitor and stay healthy though bc I think I'm gaining too rapidly to stick to my goal.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
Rants/Raves/Questions? I have senioritis with work. I'm so so so so done with putting up with everything.
DH went out of town for a company retreat/bonding thing before I got back from my baby shower so I haven't seen him for almost a week, but he comes home tonight! I can't wait to see him and I know he's equally excited. He misses talking to baby and feeling her kick, so sweet
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
30 weeks. Because 7 months is a long enough time to get used to the idea and enjoy(?) pregnancy, but much much shorter than 40 weeks.
P.s
I'm so thankful for this site and all you ladies! Hoping you are all feeling healthy and well this week!
How big is baby? Zucchini apparently
Any appointments this week? Nothing this week
Symptoms? Heart burn, uncomfortable, but otherwise not much
Cravings? Iced mochas
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
Rants/Raves/Questions? If my husband could just let me sleep one morning that would be just super
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
I think I'd have to go with 6 months as well, it's enough time to prepare and I am ready for it to be over now
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
How far along are you? 29 weeks
How big is baby? Acorn squash
Any appointments this week? Nope, just had one a few days ago
Symptoms? Nausea, cramping, crankiness, insatiable thirst and constant peeing because of it. You know, typical.
Cravings? Pizza bagels. Carbs in general
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
Rants/Raves/Questions? This week has been a struggle at work, I just want to be home already. Like @museic said, it's totally senioritis!
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why?
I really don't mind being pregnant, but 30 weeks seems good. Just long enough to prepare but not too long that you get unbearably uncomfortable
How big is baby? Asparagus
Appts this week: Today (Fri). Nothing too exciting but baby measured small. U/s will be in the next 1-2 weeks & NSTs start next week. Also, I had a prenatal massage today!
Symptoms: The crazy pregnancy dreams continue. Last night I dreamed of daycares & donuts & family members & yard sales & babies & unprepared diaper bags & parades & BBQ restaurants & mean bullies in bathrooms & protecting kids from vehicles as they ran across the street to play on their Friday off from school.
Cravings: donut holes! I haven't given in yet.
One of my biggest cravings all pregnancy, milk, has gone away. It ran my sugar up too high & my dr had me start a calcium supplement. This week I only had milk 3x as compared to the previous weeks...on average, 10x.
Team Pink!
I feel the length of the pregnancy is fine at 40 weeks. But then again, FTM here. I've enjoyed it so far but I don't really know what those last few weeks are like!
Welcome @chailife34
Phew, looks like I passed my glucose test...which is good, cause my baby shower is consisting of a dessert buffet (yeah, just desserts). Other side note from my appointment today - I was glad to hear my doctor mention that my weight looked good. I hadn't asked at any of my appointments, and no one commented thus far, but I was a little curious seeing as I've gained about 27 lbs at this point. Numbers-wise, it seems high to me, yet I feel like I'm still eating healthy/normally and all the weight just seems to be going to my belly and boobs. So, I'm glad to get that reassurance from the doc today that things look good. Now I want pizza.
How big is baby? Acorn Squash
Any appointments this week? None this week - 30 week appointment next Wednesday
Symptoms? A lot of heartburn
Cravings? Fresh fruit, especially pineapple and fountain coke -- neither of which help the heartburn!
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant - DS1 has been sick for a couple of days and not sleeping well. He has thrush from his breathing treatments and it's also upsetting his stomach. I really want him to feel better and I could really use some sleep!
Rave - I found out I'm have 3 baby showers! I thought I wasn't having any since this is my second but my work told me yesterday that they are throwing me one at the end of March, DH's cousin is throwing me a "diaper shower" in April and my mom said she's planning a "sprinkle" in April as well! We are blessed with amazing family and friends!
GTKY: If you could pick the length of pregnancy (with baby being fully developed at whatever length of time), how long would your pregnancy be and why? 40 weeks is fine with me, I tend to procrastinate so the more time I have the better!