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October 2017 Moms
jessafishy
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1) How far along are you/when is your due date?
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
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jessafishy
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1) How far along are you/when is your due date?
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
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2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? just tired and headaches. still nausea too fairly regularly.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? harder, but can't complain too much not as hard as some of my friends.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? someone said "i guess carries2018 will have no problem getting her tubes tied now that she is having her boy" eye fucking roll.
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? lololzzz Sapphire and Jewel. i was hoping to have strippers for children obviously. for boys i wanted four: Matthew Mark Luke and John.
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2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? Headaches but I'm trying to up my water intake and FINALLY started taking my Vitamin B2. Fingers crossed it helps. My wrists are also achy but I broke down and bought a new brace since I couldn't find the one I used when I was pregnant with DS.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Nearly identical so far except I'm showing WAAAAY sooner.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? T-minus 5 days until my next appointment. Hopefully she'll be able to figure out the sex!
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? I was a big fan of boy names on girls (which I actually really hate now, haha). Also, for the LONGEST time I wanted to name a son Jameson Wesley. When DH and I first started dating we liked Dallas for a boy (until d-bag BIL said "Like Sallad backwards?) and Danica for a girl (d-bag BIL "Like Danica Patrick?").
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How far along are you/when is your due date? 14 weeks + 1 day. 10/31
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? I've finally started to get some energy back - yay! But with it came the hunger that seems to have no end! Yesterday, I had strawberry pop tarts, a bagel w cream cheese, and a sandwich my mom made for breakfast! That was too much food!
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? same for the most part. I just dont remember being so hungry in 2nd tri. I remember it hitting hard in 3rd, just not this early!
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? none really.
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? i wanted to name my daughter Alexandria but when i got married, that was my niece's name. I don't remember if i had a name picked out for a boy tho.
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2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? I have had a daily headache for the last week which is getting annoying.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? About the same for this point
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? I felt undeniable kicks last night. All the heart eyes!
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? I didn't really have kid names picked out. I guess that's because I had so many animals, so I was always naming them. My mom says that when I was little I wanted to name everything Garden.
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1) How far along are you/when is your due date?
10/10 17+1
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
I was feeling great as far as pregnancy symptoms go. I had gotten a head cold and could smell anything so food wasn't the enemy. But alas my sense of smell has returned and I puked again this morning. Also I've gotten headaches which I've never gotten before. Midwife said to increase protein and magnesium supplement to help if I don't want to take Tylenol
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
harder
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
picked up a pregnancy pillow and I'm sleeping better! Plus it's officially the last month of the school year and I'm looking forward to summer!
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children
I had a brother who drowned as a toddler when I was about 5 years old. Since then I always said I would name my son after him. His name was Sean and my first born is also named Sean. Other than that I didn't have any set names as far as I remember
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1) How far along are you/when is your due date?
14+2, 10/30
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
Wiped out! Even when I sleep well I wake up tired
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
it's a lot like my last pregnancy with the exhaustion
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
My stomach is growling and my arm is falling asleep, but the baby fell asleep on me (which she doesn't do much any more) and I don't want to wake her.
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
I think I liked Alexis, but it doesn't work with our last name.
Rachel and Jeff Married 5.29.05
Jason is 8
Elizabeth is 6
Katherine is 18 months
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2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? Pretty good, just feeling huge!
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? The same now that I'm out of 1st tri, but way bigger this time around
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? I'm totally fed up with maternity clothes, and I haven't started wearing them yet. Why is it so hard to find cute and affordable stuff?
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? The only name I can really remember loving was Amelia, but that was more when I was in college. Then DH turned me down because it's the name of his close family friend.
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? Feeling pretty good (minus an annoying cough/cold). Basically my only "symptom" is that I still don't like most chicken. Oh, and I'm a little moody this week haha.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Pretty similar, I've gotten sick more this time around. It's definitely going by faster.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? 12 days until my anatomy scan! I cannot wait! Also, DD has chosen now to be when she wants to be a challenging child lol. Terrible 2's never happened at our house, I thought we avoided the "threenager" stage as she will be 4 in September. The last two weeks have been something else lol. She has been so on edge. It doesn't take much to set her off. Example: I couldn't go upstairs with her right away, because I was using the bathroom and she went up alone and started crying and told me I hurt her feelings. Sooo dramatic with an attitude! Oh, and mealtime has become even more of a fight. I hope this is a phase that passes before this baby gets here! Hoping today is better than yesterday lol.
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? Zachary Ryan was my favorite boy name when I was like 10, then when I was a teenager I liked Kailey and Sophie a lot for girls. I ended up naming DD Sophie haha.
2) Rapidly entering the nesting stage. Which for me is like.. clean sweep/ everything must go so I warned hubs that he should hide anything he wants to keep. Also having some weird light sensitivity that may be related to dry eyes/allergies.
3) Pretty similar
4) My dh actually tried to tell me not to nap...because I was going to "mess up my sleep schedule"...I'm like "you remember we're having a baby, right?"
5) I went through a phase of having imaginary triplets named Lydia, Leah, and Elijah
@carries2018 when I saw your kid's names, I was like...oh, OK strippers and saints. Those are awesome names.
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15+6 10.19 ( I bet they'll push me back at my AS though)
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
Not too shabby the past few days. I get a huge amount of energy in the morning, but then I get completely wiped midday.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
It started out really different than my previous two. It still differs , but it showing more and more signs similarity.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
I am having more good days than bad lately , which is fabulous. I am super anxious to know the sex. I keep finding amazing deals on clothes and items I want but can't buy any of it. 21 more days!!!
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
Alexis and Aidan! Lol
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2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? Was feeling fantastic until my spotting episode last night. Now my nerves are shot. Currently waiting for the nurse to call me back....
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? Well, never had any spotting with my first so this is new territory.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? Actually, yes, I could use some STM advice. Babysitters. Any tips on how to find a good one? Long story short, we haven't had a night out in a year now. We used to live close to MIL and SIL and AIL (Aunt in Law? haha) who would watch DD anytime. We need a break. But since we moved we really don't know many people here. We have some close friends but they don't have children and I just don't feel right asking them...at least until DD is potty trained. I don't see them dealing with diapers lol Anyway...I am SO LEARY of finding a random person on something like Care.com. DH doesn't think it's a big deal and it's starting to cause some tension so maybe I need to lighten up. Any tips?
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? OMG you guys. So I had this little notebook where I would keep names probably starting around age 12 through early dating years with DH...judging by my handwriting. I was so weird. I'm even weirder now that I STILL HAVE THIS NOTEBOOK. I dug it out. Some names got crossed out over the years but here it is in it's entirety:
Girls: Madison, Amber, Hannah, Rebecca, Chelsey, Melanie, Kelsey, Cameron, Lacey, Leah, Lillian, Kendra, Bailey, Jocelyn (Jocelyn is still on my list)
Boys: Christopher, Nicholas, Jacob, Jeremy, Caleb, Nathan, Caden, Jaden, Bennett, Connor, Blake, Cole, Dylan, Devin, Joel, Jared, Braden, Mason, Evan, Parker, Landon, Tanner, Logan, Corbin, Bryson, Bryce, Declan, Clayton (Jacob is on my current list)
Some of these really make me cringe.
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2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
Some days I don't feel pregnant at all, other days I feel all the pregnancy symptoms (thankfully nausea has stayed away). I'm already achy, lower back pain, RLP, crazy extreme pubic/pelvic pain like I've been kicked in the crotch 10 times which makes sleeping hard, and mostly just tired. A little heartburn here and there.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
This one has been easier than my last so far, with the exception of the pubic/pelvic pain. Except having a 3 year old makes it more exhausting.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
Had anyone ever heard of/dealt with symphysis pubis dysfunction or pelvic girdle pain? With my crazy crotch pain I was looking for any explanation online and the description and everything is exactly what I'm experiencing. I have an email into the midwife and waiting to hear back on what I can do for relief! We did a 5k on Saturday and I couldn't get out of bed without DH's help and limped around for awhile. I walk almost daily but not 3 miles, so I know I overdid it.
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
When I was a kid, I always wanted a girl and never thought about boys, because cooties. My girl name was always Riley even up until we had DD. But then the entire world was naming girls that and I couldn't do it. I love the name we chose and it fits DD perfectly!
@purplestarz I love that you still have the notebook with your name list! So fun.
@beezeemarie I'm completely over maternity clothes too. Nothing cute and it all makes me feel less attractive. I can't wait for the weather to warm up here so I can live in maxi dresses for a few months.
1) How far along are you/when is your due date?
13+6 11/2
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
I'm feeling a lot better but still so exhausted amd headaches constantly. I saw my endocrinologist yesterday and she upped my thyroid medicine dose so I'm hoping that will help a little.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
It's almost exactly the same. But my belly is showing a lot sooner, I look comprable to 18-19 weeks with my son.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
There was a scheduling mix up with my work and I ended up having to drive 2.5 hours this morning to a University to do interviews. I totally don't want to be here. The only plus side is that I should be done soon so I shouldn't hit too much traffic on the 2.5 hour drive back.
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
My husband said I can't tell anyone our names, and I feel like I would be betraying him by posting our girl name haha. But it was my grandma's name that I always wanted to use, she passed away when my mom was 16, I've always loved her name and we will be using that if we have a girl. I always wanted to name my son Elijah but DH doesn't like it, we named DS Payton so I can't use it now anyway haha.
15+1, October 24
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
Currently don't feel pregnant at all.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
Almost exactly the same, so this whole time I thought I was having another boy, but nope! Girl.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
So hungry all the time!
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
I always wanted to name a girl after my grandmother. The name was "dibsed" by my oldest cousin who had kids first, but she had two boys and is done. So then I was like, great! I can use the name now. Then I had a boy. A couple other cousins had girls but none of them ever planned on using the name, so it's still out there to be used. Now I'm having a girl and we're 90% sure we'll stick with that name, but 10% of me wants to choose something different. But then I think my grandmother might be disappointed.
@purplestarz Does DD have any friends that she plays with that you could ask the parents to watch her. I feel like that is easier because then you can offer to trade off date nights and the other kid does half of the entertaining. Other than that I have found baby sitters from teenagers at church
Rachel and Jeff Married 5.29.05
Jason is 8
Elizabeth is 6
Katherine is 18 months
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1) How far along are you/when is your due date?
15 wks 3 days, 10/22
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
Feeling pretty good! Just started having mild RLP. Sleeping horribly at night
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
This pregnancy is basically the same as my pregnancy with DS.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? I liked the names Brooke (my babysitters daughters name) and Stacey (from the babysitters club haha). For boys I liked Brian. None of those names are on my list
2. FINALLY feeling better and getting my energy back.
3. Right now it feels like last time.
4. Stoked about less symptoms because I'm ready to feel better, however now it doesn't feel like I'm pregnant most of the time. At times it worries me bc of last week's bleeding episodes. I'm ready for some undeniable baby movements!
5. I honestly don't remember what I wanted to name my kids. I've asked our son what we should name the babies and his answer is always "Babies, Babies"
@carries2018 at my OB's office yesterday there was a mom with a newborn boy and two other young boys. This lady was soooo rude making comments about her having her hands full and "hopefully you'll get a girl next time." The mom just politely laughed and said "no, I think we're done but thanks." I wanted to go off on that lady after the mom walked away and the only thing that stopped me was DH. I knew he'd get embarrassed and never come to an appointment with me again.
my answers:
1) 12 weeks, EDD not till November but will likely give birth in SEPTEMBER if these are mo/mo twins.
2) still just nauseated and dizzy allll the time
3) still kind of in the middle although leaning toward my first rougher pregnancy lately (I only feel ok when I'm laying down most of the time).
4) anyone else find yourself getting frustrated with your current kids and then think "omg I'm going to have deal with another one (or two) on top of this?!?" Woo... DD1 has hit full on threenager mode and I can't find my receipt to return her.
5) Alexander for a boy or Alexandria for a girl. I liked all the nn possibilities. But theeeeen I dated an Alexander for 3.5 years which kind of took those names off the table!
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling? I'm still puking but not as often. Nausea still comes and goes; it was actually quite strong last few days which I found frustrating. My mood took a big swing yesterday and I felt extremely mopey and gloomy to the point where I wanted to leave work to go home and cry. I battled through and won.
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies? sucks. everything is harder.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions? My question, if you had an emergency CS would you do a RCS or VBAC?
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children? I was obsessed with names with many syllables because I thought they were prettiest. I loved Stephanie, Vanessa and Aurora. I never thought about boys names.
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LO#2 EDD October 18th
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LO#2 EDD October 18th
@curlyq423 I'm a SAHM . DH commutes to work and has only one coworker that lives near us, and they just moved here a few months ago, haha. So I don't think we'd get any good referrals from them. This family though has two kids, with another on the way (due in July I think). I've met them a couple times and honestly have already started the discussion in my head about how we could swap watching kiddos since we live close. But I realize this also sounds super forward and stalker-ish as we barely know each other.
@TallMomma29 Nope, no church for me or any high school age kids around. Admittedly we need to get to know our neighbors better. We are terrible at that (we do the "friendly wave" but that's about it. And now everyone probably hates me for the chainsaws this morning). I'm hoping more during the summer everyone will be outside more in the cul-de-sac and we can all chat. There are at least two other families who have elementary school age children so I could possibly get some referrals from them. It's just one of those things I don't see myself knocking on their door to ask. Any tips for using care.com? Or any tips for me to just chill out about a stranger watching my kid? lol
@on_the_move Sadly no. We go to toddler groups at the library, and she plays with kids at the park, but I'm so bad at the whole making mom friends thing that play dates don't really happen.
In summary, I think the problem lies within me I and need to grow up and not be so awkward around adults lol
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I don't ask super intense questions... just practical questions about their experience and related to my girls' personalities and our schedules, and I'm really just trying to get a feel for the person and if I think they are sane and responsible.
In a nutshell..... Induced from Stage 0 for 17 hours. Proceeded to emergency CS. Failed anasthetic meant that I felt the fucking knife cutting into me. While it was numb in some areas I felt two distinct sharp jabs, then a slice feeling on my right. I let them try again. Second attempt I felt a sharp ripping sensation which I can't confirm but felt like they were opening me up with something metallic because I felt something cold.
I'm definitely going for VBAC but my question was more me being curious about what people decide.
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LO#2 EDD October 18th
If I had that experience I have no idea what I'd do. On the one hand I'd be tempted to do RCS rather than end up with another emergency CS, but I'd also be tempted to try VBAC to avoid the possibility of feeling myself getting cut open again.
This time around I'm hoping for a VBAC. My midwives are onboard with this so long as everything during the pregnancy goes well. I have to meet with an OB at 32 weeks to discuss risks and determine if it's the best option. The main issue is baby's head. DD was a normal 8lbs 6 oz baby with a head that didn't cone and was round as a bowling ball. This is standard in my family, unfortunately - me, my brothers head, my dads side of the family, none have coned. As far as I know there isn't a good way to tell how big this baby's head will actually be.
Recovery from the csection was hell and I hope I don't have to do it again, but I'm prepared if that's what has to be done. Until someone tells me I have to go that route, I'll be aiming for VBAC.
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LO#2 EDD October 18th
I am going with the RCS, I must be insane but I didn't think the recovery was that bad, I had my thyroid removed last year and that was a way worse recovery. I like that I know what to expect also, and no surprise emergency C-section if things don't go as planned. VBAC moms will always amaze me!
15+5
2) What symptoms are you having? How are you feeling?
Fatigue. Endlessly tired. I'll take it though since it could be worse!
3) How does it compare to your previous pregnancy/pregnancies?
Completely different! In a good way though.
4) Rant/Rave/Questions?
I got to hear LO's heartbeat ❤️
5) GTKY: When you were a kid what did you want to name your future children?
I wish I could remember haha. I don't remember what younger me wanted...
I literally didnt decide for RSC until 2 days before. I had one scheduled after my due date JIC but it wasn't with my doc. I had pressure with H's job. His boss was only allowing certain dates off. And it was cutting into my recovery time if I waited to see what would happen. Which with a toddler at home was overwhelming to me. The "narrow pelvis" whatever that means was looming over me that I might not even have a successful Vbac. DD2 was measuring bigger than DD1 (she was 8lbs). 2 days before my RCS they called me that an opening opened with my doc (5 days before due date) so I took it as a sign and took it. She was also wrapped but my doc said I wouldn't have had a successful vbac bc of pelvis.
Even with having it confirmed I still question if I made the right decision. I was always on the fence about it but leaning towards Vbac so I think I never had time to feel confident in my choice. And I felt like too many outside factors were playing a role and I don't think it's fair. But it's life. My suggestion to ppl - whatever you chose is the right choice. But if you are on the fence I say try Vbac bc you don't want to live with what if. And if I had a terrible csection as far as the surgery itself goes and I was traumatized by it I 100% would do a RCS so I know I could control as much as possible (doctors etc).
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