@MsBeachNJ she is a notorious boundary-crosser, so it sadly wasn't even surprising. Part of me wants to just wear something later this week that showcases the bump and just get it out there. I'm sick of getting eyed up.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: a pear?
Upcoming Appointments: 3/28
How are you feeling?: in a similar boat to the others waiting for the second tri reprieve! The nausea is edging off, but definitely still there, and headaches and bowel problems are trotting in to join it. I feel like I'm about to throw up regularly still, including right now, though actually throwing up is down to every other day or so (yay!). I asked DH this weekend if I was misremembering how good I felt in the 2nd tri last time, lol!
Rants/Raves: Felt like it was a really good weekend, I think because DS and I had both gotten over our colds. We were busy doing stuff around the house, in addition to the usual errands and taking DS to the library etc, and I was exhausted but really happy with some of the things we got done.
Questions: Not really
GTKY: Who would you most like to sit next to on a 10hr flight and why? DH or no one, same as a lot of you!
@nightdreamr13 My NIPT was scheduled for an hr I think. All the time was to meet with the genetic counselor. They want you to be aware of the test can and can't tell you. She also reviewed my family history and discussed additional carrier screening with me. I also could have opted to do the NIPT appt with the NT ultrasound but I was so anxious for NIPT testing I split the two appointments up. I loved the NT ultrasound because it was another opportunity to see LO floating around and it was my first abdominal US. I was bitter at first that I had to have a separate appointment to meet with a genetic counselor but in the end, I appreciated it and the counselor was very knowledgeable and reassuring. I also feel you pain trying to schedule a babymoon. I feel like we're running out of time to schedule something with work and not feel so guilty for following with maternity leave. I want to take advantage of the 2nd trimester and feeling good. I've never been to Bar Harbor but have always wanted to vacation in Maine. I'm off to Google your vacation...
Didn't think of this question earlier, but for STM/STM+, how many cup sizes did you grow and when did you do the growing. I'm at 13 weeks and definitely need to go up in size already but am trying to guess how much bigger I'll get (enter crystal ball).
I have a large size with small frame as it is so I don't get to go the cheap route due to size limitations. SO, I'm trying to buy as large as I think I might go in a sports and a nursing style and then make the most of it...
@nightdreamr13 My NIPT was scheduled for an hr I think. All the time was to meet with the genetic counselor. They want you to be aware of the test can and can't tell you. She also reviewed my family history and discussed additional carrier screening with me. I also could have opted to do the NIPT appt with the NT ultrasound but I was so anxious for NIPT testing I split the two appointments up. I loved the NT ultrasound because it was another opportunity to see LO floating around and it was my first abdominal US. I was bitter at first that I had to have a separate appointment to meet with a genetic counselor but in the end, I appreciated it and the counselor was very knowledgeable and reassuring. I also feel you pain trying to schedule a babymoon. I feel like we're running out of time to schedule something with work and not feel so guilty for following with maternity leave. I want to take advantage of the 2nd trimester and feeling good. I've never been to Bar Harbor but have always wanted to vacation in Maine. I'm off to Google your vacation...
Omg Acadia park us stunning. And you can drive through it so you don't have to walk the entire time. Then you just stop, get out, and take it all in. You must go to Cadillac mountain for a sunset. It's pure beauty. And it's worth staying downtown with all the cute little shops and such. Never would've thought my dream vaca would be north but man oh man....most relaxing place everrrrr. Oh and I hate warm fruit of any kind...and I hate blueberries. Their blueberry pie however ....well I'm drooling already.
@lillywonderland YES to airplane contortion! I sometimes get weird looks but whatever man, I like to be comfy!
@MsBeachNJ that's awesome that your 20 week scan will be on your birthday. What a gift! I'll have to check out the 8 sheep body lotion. Sounds amazing.
@jaykay2004 which storage bins did you get? I love home organization. I've been meaning to overhaul my bathroom storage situation but haven't felt well enough to do it.
@monkeysmom80 I love your announcement idea. Have so much fun!
@supermom34482 I'm starting to feel like my blump is getting more obvious too. I can't fully suck it in anymore and definitely caught a couple coworkers checking it out suspiciously. Luckily I only have until this Friday and then it's spring break. I'll probably announce when we get back because I'm tired of the speculation. These ladies are baby crazy!
@SA0012 I'm with you on nothing sounding good. I don't have ANY cravings and I can never decide what I want to eat. I've started drinking Ensure shakes just so I can get some nutrients in.
@zuuls_mom yay for little outfits! What did you get? My mom gave me a onesie (I think? I know nothing about baby clothes) and a matching hat over the weekend. So tiny and cute!
@bubsalicious grapefruit is the only flavor I like. Really yummy with a splash of cranberry juice too!
@sparkles5275 glad the results of your NIPT were good. What a cute way to share the sex with YH!
@kaceyallan I'm with you on not having a clue on what to do about my bra situation. I'm still salty about having to wear sports bras to bed. They hurt too much to be free while I'm sleeping.
@dahliasanddogs ooh, I didn't know that Guinness makes a NA version! I definitely won't be trying it based on your review though . I told DH he'd better sneak an adult beverage into the hospital for after delivery haha.
@calliah first day of spring is finally here, and it's rainy and in the 30s. Boooo!
@mainemomma8316 "baby is the size of a..." comparisons are so weird sometimes. Is that a small, medium, or large maple leaf lol? I was thinking my bloat is just fat too, but I was prodding around down there this morning and I think I may have a teeny tiny bump underneath the fat and bloat. Could be wishful thinking though!
@house_of_boys wow that's a lot of traveling! I love Tina Fey. I bet she'd be pretty entertaining on a long flight and wouldn't judge me for being an uncomfortable wreck.
@cammie0526 that's so nice of your MIL! She sounds like a sweetheart.
@kgg2241 it's all good, things are up and down but the general trend is that I'm starting to feel better. I think the smell of the cabbage would have turned my stomach, but I haven't been able to smell anything for weeks. My nose is completely stuffed most of the day, which is an apparently normal thing..? Weird.
@sahm89 I love ThredUP! I didn't know they had maternity clothes; I'll have to check it out.
@nightdreamr13 at my NIPT, the nurse took two vials of blood and I filled out some paperwork. It was all pretty quick and the office called with the results a week later.
@kmitchy glad that your US went well and that you saw baby wiggling around!
@kiddiesandkitties sorry to hear you've been so anxious. It's hard to feel emotionally good when we physically are going through so much! Hope it gets better for you soon.
@mamaber2204 ooh I love empanadas! What kind of fillings do you like in yours?
@cmdesigner uh oh, sorry about that diagnosis but it's good they figured out what's going on. Hopefully it'll be easier to stay hydrated now that your nausea's on its way out.
@RedBreast35 it's good to know that your doc says it's ok to continue the b6+unisom. I think I'm going to go back to that now that I've stopped taking the Zofran. We WILL feel better soon (I hope)!!!
@mamaber2204 lol I kept coming back to it over the course of the morning. Mushroom and cheese filling is delicious. Black bean is yummy too. I have a friend who makes them from scratch and they're amazing.
@zuuls_mom what brand is that? It's SOO pretty!! Hoping I'll get on board with the bag-sack pajamas this time around. I always want to love them (and I love the concept!) but then I never end up using them. Too much fabric or something, I think. Once I had one that magneted closed (GENIUS), and I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Then I mom-brain threw it in the dryer (open) and the damn thing magneted to all the sides of the dryer and stretched and spun and came out looking like a sad piece of old spaghetti. RIP magnet-sack.
@lillywonderland YESSSS do it! I love looking at all the cute baby clothes!!
@kiddiesandkitties it's Milkbarn. They had a special for some of their stuff on Zulily and I saw the hummingbird stuff and fell in love, but it was all sold out! So I went to the regular website and even though it was more than I like to spend on baby stuff, I couldn't resist! I think I will use it for newborn pics and/or going home outfit. I don't normally like the sack type clothes, but this was too cute to pass up. And I am SO sad to hear about your magnet sack! That really is such a bummer.
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Me: 32 │ DH: 35 Married 8/16/13 BFP#1 DS 11/13/16 BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18 BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
@zuuls_mom omg I love that pattern!!!!! Is it for sleeping?
@RedBreast35 have you tried any at home remedies for it? I haven't, but I'm open to any suggestions! I'm tired of my lips being so chapped because it's turned me into an official mouthbreather!
@themadcamel yeah, I think we'll use it for sleep and/or lounging. I don't think it'll travel in the car seat well unless I put leg warmers or something on under it. OMG LEGWARMERS!
@janat1717 I've never used any of their products before so I am excited to see how they compare to others! I usually buy Tula blankets so I am curious to know how they stack up. H thinks Tula blankets are really cheaply made so hopefully this one doesn't unravel on the seams easily like a few of our Tula blankets did.
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Me: 32 │ DH: 35 Married 8/16/13 BFP#1 DS 11/13/16 BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18 BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: an arc reactor! I found a geeky thingee, it pleases me.
Upcoming Appointments: had 1 Monday. Drove over an hour for them to weigh me and take my blood pressure. Ugh.
How are you feeling?: Nausea finally seems to be abating, I'm always tired in the afternoon, and I just want warm weather
Rants/Raves: rant, None of my jeans will fasten anymore, and it is so close to better weather that I'm trying to hold off on buying maternity jeans, those things are expensive and I don't plan to do this again! Rave, I got a new trashcan for my birthday and it has thwarted the dog!
Questions: Is sitting or bending totally weird now? I feel like my belly is almost a separate entity.
GTKY: Who would you most like to sit next to on a 10hr flight and why? An empty seat! I have flown next to too damn many chatty people (why do athletes think I care about sportsball?)
I need to read though the thread so I can reply to some of ya'll, I'm so behind on my socializing!
Hi all, a little repeat intro from last week .... I introduced myself about a month ago and then disappeared. I am a PGAL mom of a 2 year old girl and 3 losses. The stress of being pregnant again got to me and I felt I couldn't join in more fully until I was more confident in the pregnancy. I've also been dealing with a lot personally in the past month with my daughter having the flu twice, my husband getting it once, and my having bronchitis. On top of that my nana passed away and my husband got in a minor car accident. Talk about a month.....Thankfully this week has been much quieter.
Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 13
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ... a lemon
Upcoming Appointments: Will be seen tomorrow. Will be able to find out the gender tomorrow as well as our NIPT results are back. Hoping to tell family this weekend. Will tell work 2 weeks from today.
How are you feeling?: Less nauseas this week and less exhausted than last week/weekend.
@nightdreamr13 It looks gorgeous!!!! I am definitely making it a point to get up there. I live in the Pacific Northwest. Some of the pictures remind me of the San Juan Islands which inspired me to make some camping reservations in June... which is probably a bit ambitious and impulsive. I can barely get a good night sleep in my own bed right now at 16 wks, doubt a tent is going to be very comfortable at 28 wks.
@aca12017 Sorry you've been dealing with so much!!! I can't imagine. Hope things start turning around and you had a great appointment today.
@cheshyre319 urrrgh, i had a similar experience Monday but thankfully didn't have 1 hr commute. The trashcan made me laugh. Have you posted a pic of your troublemaker on the board?
@mainemomma8316 I'm open to suggestions on other places nearby to visit or things to do in bar harbor, places to stay etc. We liked staying downtown last time bc we could walk to everything and not worry about parking. This time we are debating driving the 12 hr and spending the night somewhere along the way (maybe nh or Kennebunkport?) And flying into Bangor (about $700 for the 2 of us plus like $300 for a rental). The flight is only 90 mins but you figure the hr it takes us to get to this airport, getting there early, then the hr it takes to get from Bangor to bar harbor..idk if it's worth it. Then again 12 hrs on the road means lots of gas and miles on the car. Decisions....
@themadcamel I haven't found anything that works to help with the stuffiness. Someone recommended Sudafed (I think, don't quote me that that's OK while KU), but I feel like I'm already taking enough meds and don't want to add more. So I suffer, lol. Maybe this is more for the TMI thread, but I blow my nose several times a night and it usually ends up bleeding, so I wake up with 5 bloody tissues on the nightstand
Haha my son was almost 9lbs and only 19in! He was a chub & ate and slept sooo well! I hope I get a chub again. Here he is at 3 days old all swaddled up and in his wedge 😍
Re: Weekly Check In (All Due Dates) w/o 3/18
I also feel you pain trying to schedule a babymoon. I feel like we're running out of time to schedule something with work and not feel so guilty for following with maternity leave. I want to take advantage of the 2nd trimester and feeling good. I've never been to Bar Harbor but have always wanted to vacation in Maine. I'm off to Google your vacation...
I have a large size with small frame as it is so I don't get to go the cheap route due to size limitations. SO, I'm trying to buy as large as I think I might go in a sports and a nursing style and then make the most of it...
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
@kiddiesandkitties it's Milkbarn. They had a special for some of their stuff on Zulily and I saw the hummingbird stuff and fell in love, but it was all sold out! So I went to the regular website and even though it was more than I like to spend on baby stuff, I couldn't resist! I think I will use it for newborn pics and/or going home outfit. I don't normally like the sack type clothes, but this was too cute to pass up. And I am SO sad to hear about your magnet sack! That really is such a bummer.
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
@janat1717 I've never used any of their products before so I am excited to see how they compare to others! I usually buy Tula blankets so I am curious to know how they stack up. H thinks Tula blankets are really cheaply made so hopefully this one doesn't unravel on the seams easily like a few of our Tula blankets did.
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Team Green/Pink/Blue: Double Blue!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: an arc reactor! I found a geeky thingee, it pleases me.
Upcoming Appointments: had 1 Monday. Drove over an hour for them to weigh me and take my blood pressure. Ugh.
How are you feeling?: Nausea finally seems to be abating, I'm always tired in the afternoon, and I just want warm weather
Rants/Raves: rant, None of my jeans will fasten anymore, and it is so close to better weather that I'm trying to hold off on buying maternity jeans, those things are expensive and I don't plan to do this again! Rave, I got a new trashcan for my birthday and it has thwarted the dog!
Questions: Is sitting or bending totally weird now? I feel like my belly is almost a separate entity.
GTKY: Who would you most like to sit next to on a 10hr flight and why? An empty seat! I have flown next to too damn many chatty people (why do athletes think I care about sportsball?)
I need to read though the thread so I can reply to some of ya'll, I'm so behind on my socializing!
Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 13
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ... a lemon
How are you feeling?: Less nauseas this week and less exhausted than last week/weekend.
@aca12017 Sorry you've been dealing with so much!!! I can't imagine. Hope things start turning around and you had a great appointment today.
@cheshyre319 urrrgh, i had a similar experience Monday but thankfully didn't have 1 hr commute. The trashcan made me laugh. Have you posted a pic of your troublemaker on the board?
Married 05/26/17
STM; DS 9/14/2019
EDD 6/13/2022
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
Here he is at 3 days old all swaddled up and in his wedge 😍