September 2017 Moms

Weekly Ticker Change - 5/8

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!

When is your ticker change day?

How far along are you? 

How big is your baby (babies)? 

Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?

Any upcoming appointments this week? 

Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 

Rants/Raves/Questions?  

GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
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  • When is your ticker change day? Tuesday

    How far along are you? 
    23 weeks

    How big is your baby (babies)? Barbie Doll

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Blue

    Any upcoming appointments this week? Nothing until May 24th.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? I had been craving Olive Garden salad and breadsticks for weeks now. Finally went last night! 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  I think I'm getting the glucose screening done at my next check-in. Is there anything I need to do to prepare?

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    We have so many good restaurants near us. Our 3 favorite local spots are a French place, a Mediterranean restaurant and a sushi place - all upscale and serve delicious cocktails. If we're in the city, we love Pisticci in Morningside Heights and Sevilla in the Village. 
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  • @thinkpositive2017 For my glucose screening I was told not to eat or drink anything sweet the day before. Then of course that morning don't eat or drink anything! Gum, mints, etc. 
  • Thanks, @dogdisnylovr! I was wondering if what you ate the days leading up to the test made a difference! I think I need to call my doctor to get more information about the test. I read online not to eat anything before a glucose tolerance test, but that you should eat a non-sugary breakfast before the glucose screening. That's where I got confused.
    BabyFruit Ticker
  • @thinkpositive2017 From what I can tell, different doctor's will give you different instructions. I was told no food or drink except water the morning of the 1 hour, but another pregnant woman at my work was told to eat breakfast, but to make sure it wasn't sugary. 

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    Me 34 DH 34 
    PCOS

    DS1 born September 2017
    Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
  • @thinkpositive2017 From what I can tell, different doctor's will give you different instructions. I was told no food or drink except water the morning of the 1 hour, but another pregnant woman at my work was told to eat breakfast, but to make sure it wasn't sugary. 
    This. I was originally told by my NP to fast, but my actual doctor told me to eat breakfast, just avoid anything sugary, and I was even allowed to take sips of water during the test. Definitely ask your doctor what their guidelines are before going, it would be miserable to fast if you didn't have to.


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    @thinkpositive2017 As others said, definitely check your doctor's guidelines. I suspect they look at the tests differently depending in you are or not based on how the lab techs have inputted my info. I have read that food you're eating the days before the rest can impact it... But at the same time I wouldn't change your habits that much... I think if there is GD or an intolerance it is much better to know then to potentially pass a test you wouldn't usually. That said, there have been lots of women in here who failed the one hour but passed the three hour, myself included. Good luck! I have to take it again at the beginning of June which I'm not looking forward to just because the drink is gross and I'll have to take off a decent chunk of time for the three hour test (my doctor already said I'm taking the longer test again).
  • @wineren I'm going to discuss with my doctor tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure I have to take the 3 hour again in July. 

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    Me 34 DH 34 
    PCOS

    DS1 born September 2017
    Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
  • winerenwineren member
    @bridge-and-wall I hope they let you skip the one hour like you were hoping!!
  • @bridge-and-wall @mrs_tacos Thanks! I will call my doctor and ask what their guidelines are. @winerenGood call on not trying to trick the test ;) I am trying to avoid that 3 hour test, but it's definitely better to know about any issues!
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  • When is your ticker change day? Sunday

    How far along are you? 
    23+2

    How big is your baby (babies)? Barbie doll, chinchilla or a grapefruit 

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?  
    Blue

    Any upcoming appointments this week?  Well check on Friday

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings?  No real cravings, I'm just glad to be eating normally again! Yay food!  As for new symptoms, the constant peeing is driving me a little crazy.  I'm guessing that's not going to change any time soon. 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    A local Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurant in my town called Bennies.  It's really unique and everything is made fresh with the best ingredients.  So freaking delicious -- their hummus is out of this world.  We've been going at least once a month since I've been pregnant.
    Together 2007 | Married 2011 | Me: 36 | DH: 38
    Adopted Furbaby: 2014
    TTC#1 : 1/2016 | IUI #2 - BFP 12/24/16 -- born 9/8/17
    TTC#2: 11/2019 | Dx DOR (AMH 0.3), AMA
    IUI #2 - BFP 7/1/20 -- EDD 3/14/21
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    When is your ticker change day? Sunday

    How far along are you? 
    21w 2 days

    How big is your baby (babies)? A least weasel, baby Boc Choy

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)? 
    Team pink

    Any upcoming appointments this week? Epidural class yesterday (they make you take it with each pregnancy), no OB visits for a few weeks.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Low back aches, pain in sacrum.

    Rants/Raves/Questions? Got the nursery almost completely painted and purchased some fabric for the crib blanket!

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant? 
    Too many to choose from- Mexican food is always a win for me!
  • When is your ticker change day?
    Monday
    How far along are you? 
    22 weeks +2
    How big is your baby (babies)? 
    Coconut
    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Blue! 2nd boy, no girls!
    Any upcoming appointments this week? 
    GI Specialist Thursday, Root canal friday :( Had my OB/Wellness check on Monday. All is well with baby!
    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
    Back is sore, but that's expected. Heart has been a little more erratic than the last pregnancy. My PCP found a heart murmur so he told me to take easy but it would probably go away once baby is born. 
    Rants/Raves/Questions?  
    Nothing really. Just want to say PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH. I had a hidden cavity for God knows how long that my dentist missed, by the time they caught it it was an emergency. The filling got infected and now I need a root canal :(. This should be fun given you can't have any anesthesia while pregnant. 
    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    I WANT to eat cheesecake factory every day, but its too far away. So as of late we've been trying to eat a variety of things. I tend to get bored easily of food these days. I always get this way. I rarely crave stuff, I mostly just want to deter from a lot of stuff. 
    DS- 7

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  • When is your ticker change day?
    Wednesday

    How far along are you? 
     
    20 weeks :)

    How big is your baby (babies)? 
    6 1/2 in, 10 oz, the size of a banana

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Pink!

    Any upcoming appointments this week? 
    Not until the 22nd

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
    A little minor swelling in my feet this week but other than that just the same old heartburn, back/hip pain, and the occasional headache.

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  
    I LOVE shopping for little girl clothes. I'm trying to show some self control and take it easy because I know she will get a ton of clothes from other people but sometimes the outfits are too cute to not buy.

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    We've been trying a lot of new things lately because I just haven't felt like eating at any of our usual spots, but Mexican is always a go-to or this cute little family owned italian restaurant right near our house.
  • @thinkpositive2017 You can buy Olive Garden salad dressing at Walmart! I stock up on that stuff and use it for salads, baked chicken, marinade, you name it! Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a breadstick that can hold up to Olive Garden's.  
    I also found a recipe for the dressing years ago. I can't remember where I found it but I have it written down in my emails. It's soooo delish and pretty close to the actual thing.

    Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe (inside spoiler box):
    Ingredients:
    1 packet Good Seasonings Italian Dressing
    (Ingredients needed to make dressing; oil, water, vinegar)
    ½ tsp. dried Italian Seasoning
    ½ tsp. table salt
    ¼ tsp. black pepper
    ½ tsp. sugar
    ¼ tsp. garlic powder
    ½ tbsp. mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip, please)
    ¼ cup olive oil
    2 tbs. white vinegar
    1 ½ tbs. water
    Directions:
    Prepare Good Seasonings Italian Seasonings Dressing as it states on back of package. Once prepared pour it in a medium bowl, then add additional ingredients listed above (starting with dried Italian Seasoning).
    Using a whisk, mix all ingredients until mixed thoroughly combined. Serve with your favorite salad fixings.
    Store unused dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Be sure to give the bottle a good shake before using.


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  • @Basherbaby omg I have to get some!!
    BabyFruit Ticker
  • I love how our ticker thread functions now!


    When is your ticker change day? Wednesday

    How far along are you? 
    23 weeks

    How big is your baby (babies)? A chinchilla

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)? 
    Pink

    Any upcoming appointments this week? Just my endo again today

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Kicks, or gas? Acne, hip pain, tail bone pain. Otherwise I feel pretty good.

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  Eek well I'm struggling with the weight gain/body changes..

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant? 
    I love Macaroni Grill.. or Cantina Laredo. Fancy Mexican place.. and they make great drinks and gave us free shots before. But I really prefer Italian food and wine!!

    Me: 27 years old            DH: 27 years old
    Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
    Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
    Married in July 2014
    TTC #1 since late Feb 2016
    BFP #1 3/29/16     MMC: 5/5/16
    BFP #2 7/6/16    SCH, D&C 8/4/16
    BFP #3 12/26/16     EDD: 9/6/17
    My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
    My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast: 
    Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
    A1Cs:
    1/12/16 6.7%
    5/25/16 6.0%
    11/2/16 6.1%
    3/22/16 5.8%
    4/27/17 5.4%
    6/13/17 5.3%
               
    "Sugar Fancy Tutu"
  • When is your ticker change day? Saturday. I'm a few days off.

    How far along are you?
    23+ some

    How big is your baby (babies)? 1lb 6oz and and 1lb 5oz both with long legs according to yesterday's ultrasound.

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Pink x 2

    Any upcoming appointments this week? I had an ultrasound yesterday to finish getting some shots of baby b they were unable to get at my 19wk a/s. Then an appt with midwife after where my humongous uterus is measuring 31 weeks. Nothing until June now.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? I'm so bored with food. I'd really like to want something, but I just eat to sustain myself and babies. Nothing fun. And my back hurts.

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    Sadly we don't get out for dates enough. Usually when we do it's the Outback or some place like that.
    DD 6/2007
    DS 4/2009
    m/c 11/12/2010 ~ 7 wks
    m/c 7/4/2012 ~ 6 wks
    DD 12/2013
    mmc Baby Girl 7/12/2015 ~ 14 weeks  <3
    Twin girls! 8/26/2017


  • When is your ticker change day? Thursday

    How far along are you? 
    24 weeks! 

    How big is your baby (babies)? Cantaloupe, Philly Cheesesteak or package of Oreos

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)? 
    Green

    Any upcoming appointments this week? Standard heartbeat check tomorrow

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Nothing new. I've been battling a nasty cold for a week now, so I'm ready for that to leave so I can start tasting food again, and you know... breathing like a normal human.

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  Rant: Previously mentioned cold. Rave: Close to the weekend, and no plans! Woo!

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    We tend to do carry-out a lot, Mexican or Texas Roadhouse pretty frequently. We have a lot of great restaurants in our city, but rarely have a night off together to go out. 
    Me: 33 DH: 33
    Married: 10.15.16
    BFP: 12.24.16
    DS BD: 8.20.17
    TTC #2 1.1.19
    BFP #2 7.3.19
    EDD #2 3.13.20

  • When is your ticker change day?
    Thursday 

    How far along are you? 
    21 Weeks 

    How big is your baby (babies)? 
     The size of an endive

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Pink

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

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
    None -- still waiting for DH to feel little girl on the outside. 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  
    None today

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    We haven't been out on a date night in a long time. We live 6 hours away from family and sitters are hard to come by. But, when we go out with or without DS, Thai is always my go-to. DH insists that we have it too often (less than once a month), but I could eat it daily without getting tired of it. Annnd now I'm craving Pad See Ew. Or drunken noodles. Or curry. Mmmmm. 
  • When is your ticker change day? Thursday

    How far along are you?
    22 weeks!

    How big is your baby (babies)? Coconut baby

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Team Blue

    Any upcoming appointments this week? nope

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? McDonald's caramel frappe's are amazing to me right now. 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  I've had this stupid red dot on my nose for the last two weeks. It's not bumpy and it doesn't hurt... but it's just a red dot that won't go away. What are you red dot? lol 

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    We have a lot of restaurant options around us (where we live chains are non-existent which is kinda nice). We have a ton of sushi restaurants walking distance... so any of those are my fav!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • When is your ticker change day?
    Thursday

    How far along are you?
    21 Weeks

    How big is your baby (babies)?
    Baseball Hat

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Team Blue!

    Any upcoming appointments this week?
    Had an appointment with my primary Dr. this morning.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
    I've recently started randomly vomiting, not a clue if its pregnancy related or not.  HEADACHES!

    Rants/Raves/Questions? 
    Rant: I have been having a seriously hard time staying hydrated.  I try so hard, I cannot imagine drinking more water.  But I get dehydrated which brings on a migraine, which causes nausea and vomiting which causes dehydration..... and on top of that I am battling a fever and sinus infection.

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    Pretty much just any non-chain Italian place by us, and there are quite a few.  DH loves steak houses, and we both enjoy going out for Seafood.
  • When is your ticker change day?  Fri-YAY!

    How far along are you? 
    23+0

    How big is your baby (babies)? A box of mac and cheese.

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?  
    blue

    Any upcoming appointments this week? Not for a few more weeks.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? Nausea came back this week, and I'm incredibly unhappy about it.

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  I had a lot of anxiety this week, which isn't normal for me.  Some of it is work related, but I think my hormones are putting it at a much higher level than normal.  Please go away, and take the nausea with you.

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
     If I'm feeling like a splurge, hibachi and sushi!  
    DS1: Born 11.18.15
    DS2: EDD- 09.08.17

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  • When is your ticker change day?  Saturday

    How far along are you? 
    21 weeks

    How big is your baby (babies)? endive

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)? 
    team pink

    Any upcoming appointments this week? nope need to reschedule my AS to get better pictures of her heart.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? nothing new... HG flared up this week again. Had lots of vomiting after dinner. Just really increased my water. It's probably the heat down here that's getting to me. I still always want bacon!

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  shockingly nothing sassy or exciting to say... just ready for school to be out!

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant? 
    when we lived in Central IL it was this local restaurant that we adored! They served the best scallops and horseshoes! But we've not been on a date night since September 2016. We spent a lot of time apart living in two states... when we were reunited (ahem...) we got pregnant. And I haven't felt much like finding a sitter and going out leaving DD with someone I barely know. So! We go out together as a family a lot. My favorite food is seafood so where ever I can get some of that. This pregnancy I've been loving on some Joe's Crab Shack!

  • When is your ticker change day?  Saturday

    How far along are you? 
    22 weeks

    How big is your baby (babies)? coconut 

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)? 
    team blue

    Any upcoming appointments this week? no appts this week.

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? nothing new really. Still gagging all the time, but the nausea has gotten better. 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  none

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant? 
    we always go to Ruth's Chris. It is so good! Our last date night there was when we went to see Jurassic World in theaters. That as a long time ago! 
  • When is your ticker change day?
    It was yesterday. 

    How far along are you? 
    24 weeks!!! 

    How big is your baby (babies)? 
    He is the size of a cantaloupe. 

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Blue :) 

    Any upcoming appointments this week? 
    Friday of next week! 

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
    Symptoms are starting to die down a bit. I've gained quite a bit of weight and I'm starting to get uncomfortable at night. 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  
    Trying to find something to wear that looks right is so hard!! Lol. I've been investing money in maternity clothes. 

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    It would be so hard to pick a favorite!! Sometimes we go for Thai food, sometimes sushi, sometimes I just want to sit at a sports bar and eat wings with him. I don't really care about ambience as long as the food is good. 
  • When is your ticker change day? 
    Wednesday (so I missed it by a few this week! oops)

    How far along are you? 
    21+3

    How big is your baby (babies)? 
    an endive

    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    blue

    Any upcoming appointments this week? 
    I was supposed to have a phone call appointment with a nurse yesterday and completely forgot until I saw the missed call on my phone several hours later. Ugh. Pregnancy brain is in full swing

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? 
    I don't think I have had any quality sleep all week and it's not fun.

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  
    Loving my new job so much. I was initially questioning if they actually knew I was pregnant because nobody has made a big deal of it which is just amazing! My boss casually acknowledged it yesterday so I was relieved and just super glad that everyone is acting normal!

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    When we lived in FL it was probably Tijuana Flats hahahahaha...here we haven't really found a favorite yet
  • When is your ticker change day? Saturday/Today!

    How far along are you?  24 Weeks!

    How big is your baby (babies)? An ear of corn

    Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope. I have to wait until I get back from my trip to reschedule my 24 week check up. 

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings? French fries have become my go to food this past week.  

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  My appetite has kicked into overdrive.  I ate my my whole sandwich, a small bag of chips, and half my brownie but I  wanted more. I would normally eat only half the sandwich and take the other half to go.  I was so tempted to order another sandwich this time though.

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant? Any place with DH is my favorite. I'm not too picky with food.  

  • When is your ticker change day?
    Sunday

    How far along are you? 22+1


    How big is your baby (babies)? 
    2 tubes of hemmorid cream!  Just found this on Pinterest and thought it was much for descriptive then a Papaya. 


    Team Pink/Blue/Green (if you know)?
    Team pink! 

    Any upcoming appointments this week? 
    Monthlu hesrtbeat check on Thursday

    Any new symptoms or changes or cravings?
    headaches were in full force the last few days, gas and that's about it.  Still throwing up a few mornings a week, but nothing major! 

    Rants/Raves/Questions?  
    I was just thinking today, when should/is it safe to start doing things to increase your milk supply.  Breastfeeding this little one at first is super important to me because my DS had allergies/intolerances to milk and soy sooo formula! I want to start out on the right foot this time around and obviously will be cutting these items prior to delivery but I want a good supply so I can stay ahead of the game. 

    GTKY: What is your favorite date night restaurant?
    Mexican is always on the top of the list here!  I can't live without gaucomole! 

  • @klcarr19 Where in central Illinois did you live?  I went to school in Champaign. :smile:
    *TW* 
    Me: 35 | DH: 38
    Met: 2007
    Married: 2013

    BFP #1: 06/21/16                MMC: 08/04/16
    BFP #2: 01/08/17             DD: 09/23/17 <3
    BFP #3: 06/10/20             EDD: 02/11/2021

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