Weekly Ticker Change - 4/3

mrsmarygs

Welcome to April!

This thread is for updating everyone on the day you change to a new week. For example, If your ticker changes on Tuesday, you can answer the bold questions on Tuesday. (If you forget, just post of whatever day you remember.) Everyone, feel free to comment and make conversation with those not in your daily ticker change!

How far along are you? 

How big is your baby (babies)? 

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?

mrsmarygs

How far along are you? 

16 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? 

an avocado

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Yes, on Wednesday I have my 16 weeks appointment, and then I schedule my A/S with the lab. Hopefully they can get me in within the next week!

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Nausea is only showing up here and there with random gagging. I've been having some back pain and hip pain, but walking at least a mile every day has remedied this. I've also been super dizzy to the point of seeing dots, but I'm thinking this is still related to not enough water. I'm going to chat with my OB about this and have him double check my iron.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
I'm super excited to find out the baby's gender! I can't wait til I actually have a date set in stone.
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
At least 3 but no more than 5. Four might be good, I guess we'll just see when we get there.

kaylaakosua

How far along are you? 

17+1

How big is your baby (babies)? 

Gaming controller

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Not scheduled.. yet.  Will probably go in for follow up to blood work 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Can feel baby moving a ton

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
FI and I decided to do a 3D for gender and are doing it one week. SO excited
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
Like 6, with 3 step children we will be at 5 and stop. I am the youngest of 9. 

mrs_tacos

How far along are you?  17+1

How big is your baby (babies)? a chipmunk

Any upcoming appointments this week? Yes, Wednesday for a basic appointment and blood work.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Nothing new, just the usual: heartburn, dry mouth, worsened allergies, lower back pain. I feel really good most of the time as long as I keep Zantac and Benadryl in my system.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? This is a good question, and I don't know the answer yet. When we were younger DH and I always talked about three or four kids, but as we've become more established, and struggled to conceive for so long, we can't imagine having that many anymore. This may be our only child, or we may have one more. I'm in no rush to decide, though. It's a decision that I feel we'll just know the answer to when the time comes.

jillibean0871

How far along are you? 
16+1

How big is your baby (babies)? 
Avocado or an action figure....

Any upcoming appointments this week? 
Just had blood draw for spina bifida, nothing other than that for 2 more weeks! 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings?
i didn't throw up this morning (good times), but I'm having Altria left sleeping and my bathroom breaks are ramping up! 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Ugh just family sucks... the newest accusation from SIL and BIL is that we got pregnant when they were to spite them.  people just think they are much more important then they truly are. Must be having a hard time understanding I ovulated earlier then normal this cycle and we were planning on waiting a little longer but we were given our little miracle a few months ahead of our plan. 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?

Before I had DS the answer was zero, after I had DS it was one and then two.  We are stopping at two bc I'm AMA and would like to quit while I'm ahead of the game. 

Breath_Easy92

How far along are you? 

18 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? 

A sweet potato

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Next Tuesday, waiting gives me such anxiety but I'll find out if my placental tear is healing and get checked out for Zika. (My husband was deployed to Cuba pre pregnancy . He tested negative for it but apparently we didn't know there's a 30% failure rate in detection.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Ummm why is my morning sickness back wth also the round ligiment pain is REAL.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Ummmm nope unless anyone has any literature that'll make me feel better about Zika testing 
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
i want 4, my husband wants 2 so we are aiming for 3.

eeyorefan215

How far along are you? 

18+2

How big is your baby (babies)? 

Sling Shot

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Not until next week

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Finally over my morning sickness!

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Why isn't it summer vacation yet?
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
My husband says if we could afford it, we would have 5. I wouldn't mind 3. 

kelseyrayay

How far along are you? 

16 weeks 

How big is your baby (babies)? Avocado 

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Not for another 2 weeks 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? No symptoms or cravings. I still don't feel pregnant. But I have felt the baby move a lot more 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I feel terrible for my sister. She is trying so hard to get pregnant. Going through treatments and everything. And nothing is working.

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? Shoot I would be duggar style if I could afford it lol maybe not 19 but I'd totally do 10! 

thinkpositive2017

How far along are you? 

18 weeks.

How big is your baby (babies)? 

Sweet potato!

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Nothing until A/S on 4/17.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Been experiencing abdominal cramps that seem to last too long to be RLP. Guessing it's just general stretching. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Just hoping these next two weeks go by fast. The A/S will be the first time my husband sees the baby!

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
I always wanted 2, but I also would love to have a girl. Now that the first is a sweet little boy, we'll see what happens next! Either way, I think 3 would be our max.

LosAngelesMama

@kelseyrayay My sister is going through the exact same thing right now. She has PCOS and had a hard time getting pregnant with her first. Now they've been trying for their second for 2 years, also with fertility treatments. Really hope both of our sisters get their little ones soon.

coolwhipz1

How far along are you? 16 weeks today

How big is your baby (babies)? Avocado

Any upcoming appointments this week? I had my 16 week appointment this morning, they did an AS as I had that increased risk from my 1st tri screen. She looked good, good HB and measuring a few days ahead. They also drew some blood for the neural defects test

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Went from having a huge appetite to almost none, having to force myself to eat. Also been having some lower back pain the last few days and thats new and unpleasant. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I'm so sick of constantly having a stuffed nose! It's like I'm on the 
verge of getting sick but not actually getting sick for almost a month now. Also it's still early but I'm already so winded at the smallest things ugh

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? 2 or 3. At least 2 but not more than 3. Would be happy with either, I guess we will see what happens!

Sugargirl1019

@Breath_Easy92 I'm sorry you have that extra bit to worry about! Fx Zika is negative for you guys.

Swazzle

How far along are you? 

17 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? 

A pomegranate/naval orange/chipmunk/large fries!

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Nope, not until my anatomy scan on 4/27.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

My skin has cleared up! I was getting really terrible jawline acne (the big, hard, painful ones) and it seems to have completely gone away now. PHEW.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
This lower back pain though! I've been trying to stretch to ease it and I need to get to yoga as soon as there's time for it. 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
Undecided! DH and I were always unsure about children and we've agreed to see how things go with this one before we make decisions about future babies. 

wineren

How far along are you? 
17 weeks today

How big is your baby (babies)? 
A video game controller

Any upcoming appointments this week? 
In about 2 hours for our monthly check. We got to see him briefly last time because the Doppler didn't pick up the heartbeat and I kind of hope that happens again... But we do have an A/S on 04/25 so I don't have to wait too long...And I really do want to hear the heart beat

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
Not really. I can feel him moving, but not a ton yet. My bump/belly is starting to throw off my center of gravity. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Any suggestions on belly bands, especially ones that work well or you think would work well with plus size? 
And, any options on bringing an older child to the A/S? My step son will be 13 and I think it would mean a lot to him to see his new brother. There are no elective ultrasounds locations within 100 miles of us or I would go that option. I know the doctor office allows it and the room is definitely big enough to have an extra human (or five). But it's also a medical appointment so I worry. All our tests have come back great so far.

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
I always wanted two or three. This is my first biological kiddo, but we will have two, and my stepson lives with us. But, I still want one more. DH says he's done. I want our new son to have a sibling close in age. We'll see. I'll be happy no matter what. But ideally, one more. 

Sugargirl1019

@Swazzle Can you pass on that skin clearing luck? I was just touching like 3 large bumps on my jawline and whining in my head about them! I know I should keep my hands off. 

@wineren I would definitely ask your stepson what he would like to do. As a younger child, I was even uncomfortable seeing pregnant ladies exposed bellies. I can't imagine what your stepson would feel seeing "step mom's belly (ew)"! Haha. But he may be totally sweet and want to see the baby. I wonder if there's a place for him to wait, and then can bring him in when everything is set up? Is there a chair outside the room he can park in and play games until it's time?

How far along are you? 18 weeks!!

How big is your baby (babies)? A sugar glider or a sweet potato

Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope darn!

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Acne, tired, cramps, RLP, heartburn, tired. Yesterday I just HAD to have Rosas taco tuesday and it was the worst thing ever for my blood sugar. I'm upset I did that. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I'm 18 weeks, where's my baby movement?? Also, I went up to work yesterday in my normal clothes (I wear scrubs) and everyone was like Omgsh you DO have a belly!!  Yes.. yes I do... thanks... 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?

I would like 3 or 4! There were 4 of us growing up and I can't imagine my kids growing up without siblings. DH was an only child and he does not want just 1. I think DH would be good with 3.

Cats*in*space

How far along are you? 

16 weeks!

How big is your baby (babies)? 

As big as an avocado

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

check-in/sonogram today.  Elective u/s on Saturday to find out gender. (!!!!!) 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

I would really like to find a piece of cheesecake.  Looked at my market yesterday and you can only buy an entire cake.  arrrrg.  Achy growing pains the last two days.  Sleeping better.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
I have to give a presentation in.... 2 hours..... and I'm absolutely dreading it.  I'm struggling memorizing the words (can I blame pregnancy brain??) so I'm bringing my notes up.  Oh well.
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
Originally were thinking 2.  I think it'll all depend on how pregnancy goes and how we enjoy being parents.  I could see it going either way- 1 and done or up to 3.  haha!

BecauseLove

How far along are you? 15 Weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? avocado

Any upcoming appointments this week? Was suppose to be doing our birthing class this weekend but it got cancelled because no one else signed up.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Extreme headache in the middle of the night (tension headache or maybe migraine). Tylenol does very little.  I wake up in the middle of the night (usually around 2am) with extreme pain-neck and head. I had a headache start Sunday night that had me puking in early AM of Monday...felt a little better though the day (though still there) and then flared back up again at night. Got about 3 hours of sleep and woke up at 2am roughly and took meds and smeared peppermint oil and lavender oil all over which seemed to help some but really didn't sleep until around 7am-8am. Headache still lingering but faintly. I went to the chiropractor yesterday but it didn't seem to alleviate the neck pain/headache. Anyone else have any sleeping solutions or ways to help with these headaches? 

Still heartburn, tiredness, and gagging in the morning due to too much mucus production.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Anyone have any sleeping solutions or ways to help with these headaches? 
The weather here is springy...not that it is sure to last (april and may snow is totally likely) but it is so nice to have warmer weather and hear birds singing.

What did you decide to buy for the baby/nursery/yourself etc rather than putting it on the registry? 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
1 and done

Sugargirl1019

@Cats*in*space Yay ultrasound! I hope you get some pictures! So you get an ultrasound now at 16 weeks and again at the anatomy scan?? So jealous! I haven't seen this baby since she was a blueberry!

wineren

@Sugargirl1019 He's actually asked if he could come sometime to see the baby when he first found out I was pregnant. I don't know if he's thought about the logistics though lol. 

Sugargirl1019

wineren said:

@Sugargirl1019 He's actually asked if he could come sometime to see the baby when he first found out I was pregnant. I don't know if he's thought about the logistics though lol. 

Oh! Well that changes it! I might just review what he can expect to see at the appointment then. What a sweet kid! 

Swazzle

@Sugargirl1019 Sending all the skin-clearing vibes your way! 

hatrats

@kelseyrayay @LosAngelesMama My SIL is also struggling. She had endometriosis surgery, an ectopic pregnancy resulting in her tube being blocked, then discovered a malformation in her uterus requiring surgery. They went through an unsuccessful round of IVF last year with no eggs leftover, and are about to have their egg retrieval for their second round in a week or two. She is 37 so obviously this has been all very stressful for her as they really want a baby. I hope so hard for IVF to work for her this time. I know all of the focus in DH's family will shift away from us onto them if she gets pregnant right now, but that would be fine with me! She deserves it so much after all she's been through!! I hope your sisters will finally have some success too!

@wineren I think at 13 I would be comfortable with a sibling being in the room. I wouldn't bring younger children, but if he really wants to go (which is super sweet by the way), I'd say 13 is old enough.

How far along are you? 16w

How big is your baby (babies)? Avocado.. mmm...

Any upcoming appointments this week? I will have one Monday, but it is only scheduled for 15 minutes so it should be a just a quick check-in.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? I am finally able to eat a little more as my aversions are fading, and going days at a time without barfing is spectacular. Also finally getting some bump going on. Pulled out a pair of maternity jeans last week, and have my regular jeans buttoned with a hair tie and covered with a belly band today. We still haven't told many people so I'm just wearing light jackets around to hide it at work.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  Really would like to wait until after the anatomy scan to go public (especially at work), but I think my stomach might betray me. I already ranted about this in the AMA thread, but DH is working at home bc of his surgery, and I am going to go batshit crazy on the days I stay home with DD trying to keep her quiet and away from him while also getting housework done. Please go back to the office DH!!!

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? Not sure what "ideal" means in this context, but 2 has always been our plan. I guess if I had unlimited money and time (I'm 35), maaaaybe 3?

wineren

@Sugargirl1019 I ended up asking the doctor at our appointment this morning and he said to definitely bring him, that it would be a cool experience for him and a good lead in to "the talk". We laughed... He's a middle schooler with internet access. He had the talk like two years ago. He is a very sweet kid. I absolutely adore him. He's been so excited for the new baby. He says good morning and goodnight to him everyday and kisses his finger and touches my belly as he's going to bed. It's pretty darling. Except when he says hi to Tallis and not to me lol. I am not just an incubator!

Cats*in*space

@Sugargirl1019 we had the 8 week u/s, NT scan at 13 weeks, 16.5 week is a $50 boutique u/s and then we'll have the 20 week anatomy scan.
ETA: At the boutique u/s we should get photos AND a DVD of the whole thing.  So excited.

Update from appt today:
Was nervous leading up to this appt for some reason.  I was weighed when I arrived and i haven't gained anything since BFP, which made me super nervous.  Then after a forever wait, Dr. arrived to do sonogram, but she had trouble finding baby. Poor DH was terrified in the background.  After ~1.5 minutes she moved it up and to right and found heartbeat.  It was in the 140s. feeling very relieved!

HollyGolightly09

How far along are you?  18 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? A sugar glider  

Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Nothing really new, just constantly uncomfortable it seems like. The nausea is mostly gone, but still likes to pop back in occasionally. I'm tired all. the. time. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I've started feeling a little bit of anxiety the past couple of days, which I haven't really had in a couple of weeks, so that's fun. It isn't just about the baby (I heard a weird noise this morning when I got up to pee, and felt about 90% sure someone was breaking in to murder me) but the baby/pregnancy anxiety is definitely there. 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? We both want two.... but we are staying open to the idea of a third. If, for example, we have two and I just don't feel "done" or we were to have two girls and he wanted to try one more time for a boy. So, I guess ideally two, with an option for a third, lol. 

@winern  I took my 9 year old nephew to my 13 week ultrasound. It was an elective one, but he was wanting to see the baby move SO badly. I let him stand in the hallway with my mom for a couple of minutes, just to make sure everything was okay, and then they came in. I don't see why it would be a problem for a 13 year old to be there for the A/S.... he wouldn't have to go in when you see the Dr, he could just go for the ultrasound. Maybe you could ask before hand, if the see any problems would they please ask that he step outside for just a minute? 

Carebella

How far along are you? 18 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? Artichoke

Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until 4/21 AS

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Nope. Still miserable with 24/7 nausea.  

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm sad that nursing DS might come to an end because I'm drying up and not because we choose to be done. And I'm getting really pissed that DH complains about sleeping badly, but continues to sleep elsewhere in the house so he can watch or play something to go to sleep. Makes perfect sense (insert huge eye roll). 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? We've joked about having 6 so we could do a family MTG draft. But 4 would be my ideal. However, since it looks like 24/7 morning sickness the whole pregnancy is going to be normal, and with DH turning 42 this year, me turning 35, it could be two and done. We are both open to adopting though so there is that. 

LosAngelesMama

How far along are you? 17 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? Chipmunk/pomegranate

Any upcoming appointments this week? none until our AS on 4/27

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? No, but MS seems to be back. I was doing okay for 3 weeks and then this week has sucked. I threw up last night while trying to take my b6 and unisom. That was fun.

Rants/Raves/Questions? none this week

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
I keep joking that I'm done after this one. Being pregnant is a lot harder than I anticipated. But I'm sure in a couple of years, I will forget all about that and want a second baby. I think 2 would be perfect for us.

Megane15

How far along are you?
16 Weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? 

Action Figure

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Had my 16 Week Appointment yesterday, all is well.  Next one is A/S on May 1

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Extreme lower back pain, caused by Sciatica I think.  Other than that I feel fantastic!

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Rant: My Dr. said we can do A/S as early as 18 weeks, well the scheduler refused to schedule it before 20 weeks!  UGH! I know it's only 2 weeks, but I NEED TO KNOW NOW!

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
I would LOVE 2 but DH is one and done.  We decided to see how this one goes and then go from there.

LosAngelesMama

@Megane15 That is sooo annoying. If the Doctor said A/S was fine at 18 weeks the scheduler should have scheduled at 18 weeks! Maybe call back and see if you can talk to someone else to reschedule for earlier. My doctor wants me to wait until 20 weeks... so I have to be patient but if I had the option to go in 2 weeks earlier I would! Sometimes it pays off to make a second call/be a little pushy!

coastalmomma2

How far along are you? 

16 weeks today

How big is your baby (babies)? 

The size of an avocado

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

I had an appointment on Tuesday that was uneventful. My next appointment is the mid pregnancy ultrasound/anatomy scan in early May. 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

General moodiness and back pain. My doctor said that back pain occurs much earlier in second pregnancies, and gave me literature to read about the topic, but she didn't have any helpful advice that I haven't heard before. I think I may just have to ride out the pain for another 5 or so months. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
Like previous posters have said, I was initially told we would have our anatomy scan between 18-20 weeks. Apparently the radiology office that is affiliated with my doctor prefers to do it between 20-22 weeks. So it's not a huge difference, but I am so looking forward to finding out more about my unknown passenger. 
DH is also gone on work travel for the next couple days, and I am so tired in anticipation of wrangling by 2.5 year old by myself. He'll be leaving in July for at least one week as well. Times like these it would be great to have family closer than 6 hours away. 
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
If I chose to be a SAHM, probably three. But, I enjoy teaching and I'm not sure I could commit to staying at home for an extended period of time. 

babychar-2

How far along are you? 16wks

How big is your baby (babies)?  Avocado 

Any upcoming appointments this week? No

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Pizzzza and salad ... and any type of spicy food   I cut down a lot on sugar my drinks 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
I felt my baby move 3 days ago it was weird but inviting 
GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? Only two 

mercury94

How far along are you? 16 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? Avocado or action figure. 

Any upcoming appointments this week? Monday. Yay!

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? RLP. My legs are hurting a lot too. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  Rave: I feel so much better after my NIPT results. It is so nice to know that baby boy tested negative for trisomies.

Rant: I'm pretty sure that my mom is disappointed that Freddie is a boy. Her response when I told her was "Oh, that's a big surprise." It was pretty hurtful. I know she thought he was a girl, but I did too and I'm still super excited for a healthy baby boy. They make so much cute stuff for boys these days. 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? I always wanted 4. DH says that he likes the idea of 5 (He wants a prime number, so can't be 4). At this point the plan is 2. I'm not getting any younger and it took us a while to make this one. But, I might consider a third if the timing and finances work out. 

awildrose

Fri-YAY! 

1. 19 weeks. (That feels so far along to say. Goodness) 

2. Baby is the size of a mango according to all three apps I have on my phone. Lol. 

3. I have my big A/S appointment on Monday. I'm a little bummed it's most likely the last time I'll see my baby boy until the fall! 

4. Nothing new. Although, when I have a craving, it hits HARD. But can be gone just as fast. It's weird. 

5. Rave: We just had our local JBF sale and we did so well getting a couple big pieces for way cheap. I've been pumped about that. It motivated me to start really working on the nursery (refinishing some furniture that is being passed down from the big sisters). 

6. GTKY: Dh and I have always wanted four kids. It was super tempting to stop after #2 because the rhythm just got nice and easy for a while. But we knew our family wasn't complete. Initially, we had planned to foster-to-adopt a sibling set for #3&4 but as we were getting paperwork in place we found out about this baby coming. So, we'll approach fostering again in about a year and see what happens... we may end up with more than 4!

edit. Omg gosh. I have been a week off on my pregnancy count! Hello, pregnancy brain! 

mrsvp614

How far along are you? 19 weeks! 

How big is your baby (babies)? mango or pair of sunglasses 

Any upcoming appointments this week? none until A/S in 2 weeks 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings?  
RLP and skin breakouts this week. I've actually craved healthier stuff this week, like a spinach salad from Trader Joe's and fresh mango. 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  Rant: I've been on a different schedule this week, which has interfered with my bump activity. Next week, I work another different schedule which means I get less sleep and still less Bump time. Blah. Rave: we're helping a friend move this weekend and it'll be nice to just help with little stuff since DH doesn't want me lifting much. I like getting out of things I don't want to do anyway  

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? We'd love 2, preferably one of each, like both of our families. DH talks about more, but I wanna get to one and see if I think I can handle being outnumbered. 

ETA another rave! Good friend is being induced tomorrow night! Can't wait to meet her little guy! She's delivering at the same hospital I will, so if we get to visit there I'm going to take it all in, since you can only gain so much from the tours. 

cmar1006

How far along are you? 

15 weeks

How big is your baby (babies)? 

They are the size of Navel Oranges

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Just scheduled an appointment for Monday due to some pain I am experiencing. They want me to monitor it over the weekend and come in. 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Vaginal pressure, some leg cramping, RLP, headaches, dizziness, still have fatigue... I am sure I could go on and on.

Rants/Raves/Questions? 

We are finally telling the rest of our family next weekend. Can't wait to have everyone know. It feels like we've been keeping secret forever. 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?

We wanted two, but we will have three after these two arrive. We'll be done after this. 

wyomama0427

How far along are you? 
18 weeks!!!!

How big is your baby (babies)? 
The size of a slingshot or a croissant or a sweet potato or TB says an artichoke lol

Any upcoming appointments this week? 
Not until the 13th

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
Just a lot of heaviness in the ute, I am oddly aware of my uterus now. Heartburn and indigestion. STILL constipated.

Rants/Raves/Questions? 
None that I can think of! 

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?

We go back and forth... sometimes three sometimes four. DH likes to joke about crazy numbers like nine or twelve. I told him anything past five, he's gonna carry and push out of HIS vagina. Since we will be having another c section we probably will only have one or two more after this one.

ColoradoHiker

How far along are you? 18+1

How big is your baby (babies)? Check my ticker.  It's got a very long description of a tall Frappuccino.

Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until the end of the month.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? I'm skipping around the lab, lacking pretty much any symptoms of nausea.  Also, my back, abs AND hip/pelvis all feel great today.  It's a very, very good day.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I'm ready for some nice weather this weekend, at least on Sunday.  Which means I'll probably be at work for a bit tomorrow, booo.

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?  Ideally, it's two, and that's the game plan.  On my less enthusiastic parenting days, I wish we didn't have any at all, haha.  Thankfully, those days are few and far between. 

Ae_Lovely321

How far along are you? 19 Weeks!

How big is your baby (babies)? A large mango or Gameboy

Any upcoming appointments this week? No 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

My back/butt pain has increased because all my coughing getting over this cold thing has irritated it.  It feels more like a pinched  nerve now and at some movements I'm frozen in pain as I learned today while shopping.  Also I finally got the Charlie Horse symptom last night.  

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I'm still waiting on feeling/recongizing movements.  Knowing they can happen around this time and I'm not in the know kind of bums me out,  especially since I haven't seen the little one in 7 weeks and won't for another 5 weeks.  

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? I'll say two,  but I think we're going to stick to one for now and see how that goes.  

baileylove22

How far along are you? 17w

How big is your baby (babies)? Pomegranate 

Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until the 21st.

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Still nauseous a lot of the time. My anxiety has been getting the better of me again. I am really worried about the anatomy scan on the 21st. 

Rants/Raves/Questions? No

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?  I thought I always wanted 2, but I am so excited about adding this LO to our family. We currently have twin girls. We also have a frozen embryo that we were planning on transferring before getting our suprise BFP. We will still hopefully be transferring that snowflake at some point depending on how this pregnancy goes. 

LaceyC1020

How far along are you? 

18 weeks today!!

How big is your baby (babies)? 

An artichoke, but according to my ultrasound last Wednesday she was measuring a little bigger than average so who knows!!

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Not until April 20th

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

I just have terrible back pain if I'm in a certain position too long. I'm also having trouble sleeping because of some intense leg and hip cramps/pain. Not cool...

Rants/Raves/Questions?  
2 weeks until halfway!!!! Is this real life?!

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have?
3 or 4. But I would be good with 2 haha it's taken 4 years to get this one so I don't know that 3 or 4 is in the plan for us! Whatever God blesses us with, we'll be grateful

BigBadWolf12

How far along are you? 16 weeks (though last week I told someone 5 and a half when I meant 15 and a half! I don't want to lose those TEN weeks, thank you very much!)

How big is your baby (babies)? Avocado

Any upcoming appointments this week? I went to the walk-in last week because I was freaking out (lots of stress at work combined with not having checked LO in any way since 8 weeks). The midwife saw how stressed I was so she gave me an u/s (ALL GOOD!) even though all along she's said the only u/s I get is the a/s. All that to say, I have an appointment on Wednesday to talk to a doc about a few weeks of stress leave in May when I anticipate things will only get crazier. I don't think they'll check the baby then, and with the a/s on the 24th, I think I can wait....3 weeks wait is way better than 10!

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? pizza...like, american style pepperoni and cheese delivery pizza. Also so much snot, but it's a different sort of feeling than "I'm sick" snot.....it's just THERE. all. the. time.

Rants/Raves/Questions?  We got a little girl outfit (denim dress and white sweater) and a little boy outfit (denim overalls with a onesie underneath) that we're going to take with us to the a/s and ask the tech to put the correct outfit on the top in the box we'll have them in so we can take the box home and skype with our parents and open the box together.  So I just hope a) the baby cooperates, because this is our only chance until birth to find out... b) it doesn't cooperate so well that WE can tell on the screen lol

GTKY: In an ideal world, how many children would you like to have? hm, tough question. I've never really thought about an ideal world....just the world as it is. We'll try for 2-3 in real life, but in an ideal world, I might want 4-5. (That first typed as 45...uhm, no, please... haha).