Friday Ticker Change - Due dates 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28

kadeephd

I think @maureenmce moved to a different due date so I'll start the Friday ticker change today!

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Symptoms?

R/R/Q

GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?

kadeephd

How far along are you?

Eight weeks today!

How big is baby?

As bit as a raspberry, about .63 inches.

Symptoms?

I've continued to be queasy and have been having trouble sleeping.  I haven't had any new symptoms this week.

R/R/Q

I have my first appointment for an US on Tuesday and am super excited!  We are supposed to decide what kind of genetic testing we want at that point and I don't know much about it.  How have you handled this in the past if you've been through it?

GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?

My entire extended family on my mom's side rents a beach house for a week every summer.  I always loved this week growing up and look forward to bringing my own kid next year.

echo-charlietango

kadeephd said:

My entire extended family on my mom's side rents a beach house for a week every summer.  I always loved this week growing up and look forward to bringing my own kid next year.

Nice! My mom’s friend tribe camped in Colorado for one week each summer and it was similarly wonderful

ccccaaatt

How far along are you? 

8 weeks 

How big is baby?

2x2 LEGO brick

Symptoms?

I've actually been feeling pretty ok this week. Maybe it’s just because last week was so horrible. Tender nipples, occasional dizziness, grumpy, starving but not hungry, very weird dreams, lower backache

GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?

I am very close with my cousins. We are a big family and have lots of parties/traditions. I am hoping my baby will be as close to their kids as we were growing up!

asun123

How far along are you? 6 Weeks - Just moved to Fridays from Mondays based off last ultrasound.

How big is baby?  The size of a chocolate chip

Symptoms? Sore boobs, heartburn, backache

R/R/Q 

GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones? I didn't have any 'traditions' growing up. But my family cared more about us going places and exploring the world than they did giving us items and stuff. I do the same thing with my kids. Birthdays are spent going places like The San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Disneyland, camping, going to the beach, road trips...
My husband is Native American and I have done so much research on his tribe and have began telling my kids stories of their ancestors. I hope my kids remember all the stories and tell their kids one day.

cgemom

How far along are you?
8 weeks
How big is baby?
a Raspberry
Symptoms?
I have had really bad morning sickness this week.
R/R/Q
I am working on a masters degree and finished my first set of classes today! I get this whole week off before I have to start my next class. It has been very difficult to work full time, parent two children, and battle morning sickness all while taking three classes. I'm so glad I'm only taking one at a time from now on.
GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?

Since all three of our kids will have a December birthday we will start doing birthday trips.

flamingomomma

How far along are you? 
7w

How big is baby? 
Blueberry!

Symptoms?
Sore breasts, nausea, achey, dizzy. Crying over EVERYTHING. 

R/R/Q 
My anxiety is through the roof over everything. I have to wait until my OB appointment to get any relief. I’m so frustrated.

GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?
I’m so looking forward to Disney trips! We’ve already done it with both DSs but I can’t wait to do it with all 3! 

nerdeebird

looks likes there are at least three of us going through graduate programs right now! @kadeephd @cgemom

@kadeephd wow I didn't realize you had to think about genetic testing so early! Did they give you options to think about?

How far along are you? 
7 weeks

How big is baby? 
The size of a blueberry, about half an inch!

Symptoms?
ugh I haven't really had many symptoms to begin with. I was dealing with pretty bad fatigue but that pretty much vanished a few days ago and I've been feeling very un-pregnant. I did get a tiny wave of nausea last night and a headache. My boobs have also filled in a little and are kind of uncomfortable because I'm used to a pretty small cup size. 

R/R/Q 
I'm very excited to be in week 7 because I am finally getting an U/S next week at my first OB visit!

**TW early loss** the month before this pregnancy we had an early loss and it's really made me anxious and nervous this time around. I think the appointment will really put my mind at ease and allow me to get excited. I just haven't been able to get out of my head about it even though I've already passed my loss milestone and the odds of it happening again is low. **TW end**

GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?
hmm I'm having trouble thinking of any at the moment. I would really like to get my kids outdoors and teach them to be naturalists by doing lots of camping and hiking!

a_m_swell

How far along are you? 
6 weeks today. 

How big is baby? 
About the size of a sweet pea

Symptoms?
Breast tenderness to the max! And SUPER sleepy all the time 


GTKY:  What is one (or more) of your favorite childhood traditions that you will carry on with your own child/children?  If you can't think of any, do you have any ideas for new ones?
I'm actually so excited to have a baby born around the holidays because it's always been my favorite time of year and I'm pretty wild about Christmas haha   So the thing I think I'm looking forward to the most is sharing my favorite Christmas movies and decorating the house with them. 

kadeephd

@nerdeebird They gave us a folder with tons of information.  There is one page about the various options and it says we should think about it because we'll need to sign release forms at the 8 week appointment.  Then I'd go back for the blood work at 10 weeks, and have a scan and go over the results of the test at the 12 week appointment.  I still don't know what we'll do.  I'm thinking I'll just call our insurance and see what they'll cover, then do that.