December 2018 Moms
kadeephd
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Due date check in 12/1 and earlier to 12/8 - week of 6.25
kadeephd
member
Thought I'd start this week's check in.
How far along are you? How big is baby?
How far along are you? How big is baby?
How are you feeling?
Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary?
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
Re: Due date check in 12/1 and earlier to 12/8 - week of 6.25
16 weeks, 3 days.
I'm feeling OK. I've been having trouble sleeping again and have been very moody and down. I'm not sure why. I'm hoping it's just a phase and I recover soon. Exercise seems to help, as does getting out of the house and doing things that make me feel productive.
I've begun scrolling through Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, Nextdoor, and eBay for good deals on used baby gear. It is sucking up way too much of my time.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
I would probably say 23. I spent most of that year in Seoul, South Korea and had an awesome time. I liked my job, made great friends, had my first serious relationship, and traveled a lot. I felt young enough that I could still do almost anything I wanted and felt very free/independent.
16 weeks, 2 days
Feeling ok for the most part.
So, I'm not sure how concerned I should be at the moment. Last week when I went to a restaurant with family, my right eye suddenly had a blotchy spot (as if I stared at something bright for too long). It lasted for about 20 minutes or so. I didn't think anything of it then, because I just had my doctor's appointment and my blood pressure was good. But, while sitting on the couch just now watching TV/looking at my phone, it happened again just in my right eye, but it seemed like a bigger spot than last time. (It was actually a little difficult to type this up at first) Ive heard that pregnancy can affect your vision, so not sure what to think.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
I'd have to say 23 because that is when I married my best friend
@kadeephd thanks for starting this week!
17+2 - size of a pomegranate (then why do I feel like a polar bear?!)
OK. Not good not bad. My RLP and cramps have been really hard to deal with
I'm really frustrated with trying to figure out vacation schedules with H. We finally decided on a long weekend but it doesn't work now because it's the only weekend our friends who are in from away can see us. UGH. I wish I could just make plans based on me and no one else. Selfish, I know.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
2016. We had an amazing start to 2015, then it went down hill really quickly. 2016 started by us moving back to our home town, being surrounded by friends and family for the first time in years, H starting his career, finding out we were pregnant, buying a house and having DS. We were just so fortunate. Our lives really took a turn for the better that year.
17+5 as tall as a Hershey bar. Yummm
I feel good for the most part. More energy than the first trimester, but I do run out of it quickly.
I told myself not to buy anything for this LO because we have so much already, but I couldn't resist an adorable blanket & gender neutral personalized onesie from Zulily the other day.. oops.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
It's a tie between 25 & 27 ish. In 2014 DH and I got married, went on an awesome honeymoon, I got out of a horrible job & landed my goal job that I wanted while I was in banking. Things were just.. great and focused on me & him.
2016 -- we finally moved into our newly renovated home back where we grew up, got pregnant and had DS. Pretty hard to beat those life events.
DS: 12/20/16
EDD: 11/29/18
16w 4d. Baby is an avocado. I'm suspicious about this week size though.
even more exhausted then 1st tri. I've been battling with some serious sciatica flare ups and general all over back pain. And I'm hungry. So so hungry .
I'm moving in 2 weeks .this is the second time I'll be moving in my 5th month of pregnancy. I swore I'd never make that mistake again yet here I am.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
2017. Years ago our financial situation fell apart and we lost a lot . We lived with my parents for years trying to get it together. I started at my job late 2016 and last year I received 2 promotions and hubby got one as well. We got back on our feet, got an apartment, 2 cars, and could finally afford to live again.
@Whitneyb89 I wonder if it could be an ocular migraine?
@kristah2 Yes! RLP is the worst.
@temmetime There is no way I could resist buying stuff!
How far along are you? How big is baby? 17w2d, a pomegranate
What was the best year of your life so far and why? 2015 which is when I had DS1!
*Rainbow 8/2015*
*Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
*Loss of Twin 5/2018*
17 weeks, 1 Day. Baby is the size of a pomegranate.
How are you feeling?
Week 16 was a hard one for me because I stopped feeling baby and was waking up in the middle of the night with diarrhea and cramping. I was really worried there for 3-4 days. Thankfully, yesterday i had nausea, RLP, and acid reflux. He also kicked me twice. So, apparently baby went on vacation or was just messing with me for a few days. I'm pretty tired this morning and I look like a whale. So, feeling a lot more positive emotionally.
R/R/Q/DD?
My first wedding anniversary is coming up at the end of July. I told my husband what I wanted to do for it and he didn't like the idea. So, I am letting him th of ideas. I'm worried that he's going to forget to plan things and we'll do something spur of the moment. I don't know if he realizes that this is an important milestone for me, but he damn well should. I mean it's our first wedding anniversary for crying out loud.
What was the best year of your life and why?
Probably 17, 20, or 29. At 17, I finally got to the tail end of puberty and was feeling pretty and attractive instead of awkward. I was in a bunch of musicals at school and I was thinking about college. I also had a boyfriend and my first kiss. Yup, first kiss at 17 lol. 20 was a great year because I felt in control of what I was doing in college and had great friendships. I am currently 29. I'd say being pregnant (despite the pains and MS) has been amazing. I'm in a good place. I'm married to a great guy, I have a lovely home, I am pregnant, and I have a decent job that helps pay the bills. All in all, I'm a pretty happy camper right now.
13w5d - The size of a lemon
In general, pretty good. Just so so exhausted still all the time. NT scan going so well but some of my anxiety at bay.
I wish I could sleep well and long. And the boob pain is sooo painful right now!
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
24. I was done with grad school and living in an apartment in Brooklyn with my best friend that we could barely afford. We had the best time of our lives. Our friends were always at our apt. We went to our favorite lounge every weekend. We shared an order of chinese food for dinner more often than not so we could afford the rent and to go out on the weekends. We both dated a lot and just had all the fun.
*Rainbow 8/2015*
*Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
*Loss of Twin 5/2018*
17 weeks today!! Wow I really cannot believe I'm almost halfway through this pregnancy. Babies are the size of pomegranates!
I'm feeling good, just really pregnant. I swear I wake up visibly larger every. day.
Sleep is just not going well lol. I can sleep with the snoogle or without, I still wake up sore and tired. I guess maybe this is just preparing me for when babies arrive!
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
Besides the recent (and very sudden) passing of my mother in law, I would say this year is probably the best. I got married, bought a house, got a new job that I LOVE, and now we're expecting twins. A lot of life has happened (both good and bad) and I feel so lucky every day to have the life I do.
What was the best year of your life so far and why? Oh goodness so hard because every good thing has come with stress! We got married in 2015 which was amazing, and we had our daughter in 2017, although that was riddled with stress and anxiety and PPA. Maybe this year because I'm finally at a job I enjoy, I'm pregnant with #2 and it finally feels better to relax and enjoy life with my daughter.
@whitneyb89 I'd definitely talk to your doctor about that.
@goyabean913 how far of a move are you making? are you driving??
@texas_t I feel you on the anxiety, when is your next appt?
@binxybaby my husband doesn't remember those things, so I'd definitely have to remind him it was an important day. he royally sucked at mother's day and it became a fight- so maybe remind him how important it is so that you can avoid a big blow out?
@GoyaBean913 Good luck with the move! I don't envy you, but hopefully your new place will be worth it.
@lexidawg Your 24 does sound awesome! You are welcome to visit our due date check in anytime
@texas_t I'm trying to take it easy with the exercising, just yoga a few times a week and walking. I don't want to overdo it! I can be pretty intense about exercise. Yoga does seem to help me relax though.
@kristah2 Sounds like an amazing 2016!
@GoyaBean913 Good luck with the move! I'm hoping you'll have loads of help. Take it easy on yourself!
How far along are you? How big is baby?
17 weeks 3 days! Baby bean is the size of a pomegranate!
Ok. I'm still having bad leg cramps at night, which makes sleeping rough. And I've been experiencing more dizziness and headaches than I ever have before. Makes working on the computer really hard! And like @Jens_Hoes, my allergies have been outrageous! I hope we both get some relief soon!
Can't think of anything at the moment...
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
For me, it would have to be 24. I moved out of my parents house into our first apartment with DH, adopted our puppy Reese, graduated with my Master's, oh, and had the best day ever when I married DH! Although, 33 is shaping up to be a pretty great year b/c of baby bean!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
@kadeephd We walk and hike. I try to keep it lower intensity for a longer period of time. I overdid it last week and was exhausted.
*Rainbow 8/2015*
*Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
*Loss of Twin 5/2018*
17 weeks today! A pomegranate.
Pretty good. My cold is gone so I can finally breathe and me head doesn't feel like it weighs 100 lbs. RLPs are bad this week though. Still waiting to look more pregnant and less fat.
I spent the greater part of the last 3 days bent at the waist (garden work all day Sunday and field work for my job yesterday and today) and it's just so uncomfortable
Also, sorry I'm bad at TB this week, in terms of contributing and replying. I don't hate you guys, I promise. Work is insane and by the time I get home and settled I can't seem to catch myself up on these threads enough to feel like I can add anything meaningful.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
I would say 2017. Started the year off with an awesome vacation in the Florida Keys, one of my favorite places ever. We finally felt settled in the house we bought in 2016 and redid the kitchen which was TERRIBLE when we moved in. Got married in October. Went to Australia in November, which has been very high on my bucket list ever since my step-sister moved there with here mom like 20 years ago. I had some BS going on with my brother for the past 2.5 years, but the other good stuff in 2017 was able to overshadow it pretty successfully.
The years H and I were first dating were amazing as well. The relationship was new and exciting, I had less work and family stress, and we had more free time so we could be more spontaneous. I was also in super amazing shape haha. But I also wasn't financially stable (grad school pay is... not good) and once I was done with grad school (about 9 months after we started dating) I moved back to Cincinnati while H stayed in Lexington until we bought the house. So we were "long distance" for about 3 years, which I didn't realize sucked so badly until we finally moved in together. I wouldn't trade the comfort and stability we have with each other now for all of the new relationship sparkles and spontaneity in the world.
17 weeks 3 days - pomegranate
Still pretty good! Though when baby is moving it is such a surrral feeling that sometimes I don’t like it - I’m weird I know.
My husband informed me this past weekend I’m in an awkward stage of pregnancy because it’s hard to tell if I’m fat or pregnant when I wear semi-loose t-shirts. I told him I’ve been looking that way for awhile and he’s just now noticing! Hahahaha!
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
2016- my husband and I got engaged and married, I became a step-Mom to an amazing little boy I love so much, we sold our old house and bought six acres to build our new house. Also my husband started his first season of working for himself in his landscaping business which I help do a lot of the administrative tasks for. But 2018 will probably beat it, I got an awesome promotion in January. Even though I miscarried in January we were blessed to quickly have our rainbow baby and can’t wait to meet them! Also DH business this year is really growing and doing well, so proud of him!
17+3; baby weighs as much as a hockey puck (Canadian here - any hockey references get noticed, lol)
Great! This week the back pain is gone. I think due to some of the stretches I learned in yoga.
Heard the baby's heart beat today! 140 BPM. So far it's been 169 (us), 169 (us), 142 (doppler), and 140 (Doppler). I'm reminding myself because I meant to write this down in my little journal..
It was also my first appointment at the maternity clinic and I am quite happy. Even though there is no guarantee which doctor will deliver (I thought maybe they would be in call or something), they seem really good. They take a serious approach to mental health during pregnancy and ask you to take a short survey at each appointment. I thought that was pretty neat.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
these questions are hard! I have no idea.. I guess I try not to categorize years and just enjoy. I did have a really "cool" year where I got to travel all over the world (ish) as an international representative for my youth group, but I feel guilty calling it the best year because it took me away from my boyfriend (now husband) with whom I was already in a long distance relationship for about a year. So it was a tough year in some ways, but in other ways an unforgettable experience.
17+1 - whaaaaaaaat??????? Allegedly the size of a pomegranate.
Big? I don't think I looked this pregnant til 6-7 months with DD. Also, I'm terribly forgetful. Like, bad and it sucks. Aaand I feel like I pee roughly every 60-90 minutes. I had a long, morning meeting today and I think I peed four times before lunch.
I need to start planning for maternity leave... and prepping for my ask. We don't have a maternity policy, so I need to prepare and ask for what I want. Not looking forward to it.
What was the best year of your life so far and why?
This is too hard! I'll say 2016 because that's when DD was born. A close second would be 2014 because DH and I took some big trips.
*Rainbow 8/2015*
*Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
*Loss of Twin 5/2018*
What was the best year of your life so far and why? Either 2013 or 2015. In 2013, I'd just started dating my husband, went on an epic Europe trip with a good friend, read a shitton of good books, and didn't hate my job as much as I do now. 2015, I got engaged, got married, had an epic European honeymoon, got pregnant, read good books, and just generally enjoyed life.
@hoosiermama-2 Yeah, what is with the uptick in peeing? I thought that was mainly a 1st and 3rd tri thing. But I feel like I've been going more this past week than I ever did in the 1st trimester! Good luck talking with work about your maternity leave!
@AGK2015 I'm sorry you've been feeling down. Hopefully the talk you had with H will sink in and he'll spend more time at home so you two can just be together. I feel your pain when DH is out - it just feels so isolating. FX things get better for you!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
Thanks, @mag1cbeli3ver! I'm going to ask for 16, but I have a feeling we'll compromise at 12. I won't be thrilled about it but thankful because most have it worse.