How are you feeling?: I am throwing up a bit less and my pneumonia seems to be resolving so overall on the up and up!
Rants/Raves: just chugging through season 2 of working moms. It’s hilarious.
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Duck, foie gras, ravioli, some kind of pasta in a white wine sauce, pasta with a bolognese sauce...god I love food
How are you feeling?: BETTER!!! Like a person! Even less tired!
Rants/Raves: We went to the water park yesterday and then I grocery shopped and meal prepped Whole30 food for the week and didn't go to bed until 930! And then I got up and went to crossfit today! I feel like myself and it's so so good to be back. Now if this could just last and not be a fluke...
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A huge charcuterie spread of olives and pickled okra and prosciutto and brie and berries and caviar, and a great big bottle of petit syrah.
Upcoming appts: I had one today heard the heartbeat and had an ultra sound ❤️
How are you feeling?: a little less nauseous but still exhausted- probably more from having a 2.5 year old and 14 month old than from being pregnant 😂
Rants/Raves: Trying to wean my 14 month old who has 0 interest in that idea🙄😬🙈
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Omg I love food. My MILs sauce and meatballs with ricotta and Wegmans garlic bread and a big glass of red wine. Chocolate PB ice cream for dessert.
How are you feeling?: Just a constant feeling of being hungover is the best way to describe it! But still over-the-moon excited of course!
Rants/Raves: It was a whirlwind of emotions as the lady at the front desk at the doctors office said that our NIPT testing would probably not be covered. So the doctor wrote the blood work script anyways and we called our insurance right after and it is covered! So I ended up getting my blood work that day. I had a little bit of a meltdown last week in spoiler because I'm whiny lately lol.
Then DH and I were talking about the gender aspect since he wants to do a gender reveal. And it just turned into a whole ordeal because our family and friends availability sucks and I just was getting so frustrated trying to pin down a date. So gender reveal at the end of September right when our 20 week appointment is. I'm just annoyed because I really didn't want a gender reveal in the first place but it just upset me that no one was able to take just a few hours out of their day at the most for us when we are always there for everyone else. I know I'm emotional because I'm pregnant but I'm still a bit salty at everyone lol.
Questions: Any FTMs with a bump yet? There is definitely a bump and it's growing per my photos LOL.
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Oh good one... I love food. Maybe some fried mozzarella sticks, a big juicy steak with some melted cheese on top, a big 'ol salad, and some wine for sure lol.
@daffodil_shoe Yay! Happy you get an ultrasound tomorrow! Glad to hear your nausea is getting better. Lol your meal sounds right up my alley LOL.
@kiwi2628 Glad you're feeling better! I didn't know there was a second season! YAY! Your meal sounds amazing lol.
@craftywitch Good luck at your appointment on Friday! Feeling like a person sounds awesome! Dang you've been busy!!! Great job getting that workout and meal prep done!
@blusaturn Lol! The peeing is ridiculous! Oh my gosh - lobster ravioli sounds divine!!!
@clee5711 Glad to hear your nausea is getting better! Good luck with the weaning!
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: team finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): swedish fish
Upcoming appts: Aug 5 for screening/high risk doc and Aug 8 for reg ob appt
How are you feeling?: depends on the day. I thought nausea was getting better but then I've thrown up the past 3 days at least twice a day, so who knows. It's a fun roller coaster, never knowing what the day will bring
Rants/Raves: We currently rent a one bedroom upstairs apartment, and just got word our downstairs neighbor is moving out at the end of August! So we will be moving downstairs to the 2 bedroom at the end of August as well! So excited for more space and less stairs to climb. I definitely won't want to be climbing them in the snow and ice. Also, bonus is that there's laundry in the downstairs apartment, score!
Questions: None this week!
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A nice porterhouse steak and barbecue bacon wrapped shrimp kabobs cooked on a charcoal grill, garlic mashed potatoes, and fresh steamed green beans with balsamic glaze on them. And my husband's homemade white chocolate key lime pie cheesecake. YUM
Upcoming appts: Aug 9th for my Glucose Test and NT ultrasound
How are you feeling?: I haven't had an nauseousness for the last couple of days and the tiredness is subsiding. I am a napper anyways, so it's hard to judge. I will see what happens when work starts next week.
Rants/Raves: I am dreading reporting back to school. I am enjoying summer so much! I am going to the Bay area this week to see family. I am excited for a week away before school starts so that I won't do tons of work before reporting back.
Questions: Had anyone else done the glucose test? I got the Fruit Punch flavor. I am also feeling anxious about how much weight they are going to want me to gain (not because I am worried about gaining weight). I definitely weigh more than I should, but I also go to Orange Theory 2x a week and have lots of muscle.....I don't look like I weigh what I weigh....its frustrating....I'm not sure what my question is...
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? ooh.....steak and potatoes or pasta carbonara.
@daffodil_shoe, I feel like I can feel mine all the time now, just poking out, I think at least!
@brookert615 - I feel like I have a small bump, there is definitely bloat, but I can't suck in my belly like I used to be able to - with the little bit of weight I have gained, I feel like it also has all done to my belly so yes and no
All of your last meals sound delicious! I love food!
@burr1371 I wouldn’t worry too much about weight. I gained more than I should have in my opinion already and my doctor kind of nicely told me to stop and not to worry about it. I also was on medicine for my PCOS and I feel like I have a lot more water retention, too. Also I have done the one hour glucose test. I haven’t had the fruit punch flavor but I would see if you can get it cold. They gave me two minutes to drink it and I had it down in a minute. They also gave me a little room to sit in and relax so that was nice lol. Although I didn’t realize I was allowed to pee so I held it and was in a lot of pain. I thought it was a urine test but she took my blood. Rookie mistake I guess lol.
@brookert615 - They gave me mine to take at home, It is already in my fridge They didn't tell me that I had to drink it in a certain time, they do want to know when I finished it, so they can draw my blood.
@burr1371 I think it's super typical of athletes to weigh more than they look like they weigh because of muscle mass. I'd try not to worry too much and see where your doctor lands- some offices are extremely supportive and understanding of different body types (while some could obviously use some help). Also I took 2 glucose tests last time and expect to have to take 2 this time also. The colder the drink the better!
@brookert615 - I just read the paper they gave me with it and now I think I have to take it there since I'm getting a scan too at my next appointment! Waaah!!!! I am going to have to call and confirm.
@craftywitch - Thanks for that I will talk to them more this appointment and see what they have to say. I'm glad other people have taken one already/have taken 2. A friend of mine just had her 3rd and had gestational diabetes through it and she wasn't overweight to begin with, it is just something that happens too I think.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Team finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): Lime
Upcoming appts: August 6
How are you feeling?: Daily headaches that Tylenol isnt touching.
Rants/Raves: Just the headaches
Questions: None
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? About four clusters of crab legs with a shit ton of butter. Wash it all down with an entire bottle of pink moscato
Upcoming appts: yesterday! Saw the little babe jumping around! And got blood drawn for screenings. Such a big day ❤️
How are you feeling?: Generally tired. Some nausea. Sore boobs.
Rants/Raves: I’m so excited to finally hit 12 weeks, and to see something baby-like! The last US was a shapeless blob, but this was a BABY! And we were waiting until 12 weeks to share openly, so now we tell my stepson (age 7) this Saturday, then the world! So excited.
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A huge spread of tapas sized bites of my favorites... chopped brisket sandwich, chips/salsa/queso/guacamole and a taco/burrito and some other texmex options (the Texan in me is showing), a biscuit with honey butter, a Mediterranean style tapas spread
Re: Group 2 (2/8-2/14) check-in w/o 7/29
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: 💙
Baby is the size of a(n): lime
Upcoming appts: Midwife appt tomorrow, which will include US!
How are you feeling?: So freaking exhausted. Nausea seems to be under control again
Rants/Raves: It’s fun to feel my uterus in the morning when my bladder is super full! But that’s the only time.
GTKY: Seafood fettuccine alfredo, medium rare steak w/ Gorgonzola butter, and cheesecake
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Pink!
Baby is the size of a(n): chicken nugget!
Upcoming appts: I have my NT scan this week
How are you feeling?: I am throwing up a bit less and my pneumonia seems to be resolving so overall on the up and up!
Rants/Raves: just chugging through season 2 of working moms. It’s hilarious.
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Duck, foie gras, ravioli, some kind of pasta in a white wine sauce, pasta with a bolognese sauce...god I love food
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: FO
Baby is the size of a(n): plum
Upcoming appts: Friday screening U/S + bloodwork
How are you feeling?: BETTER!!! Like a person! Even less tired!
Rants/Raves: We went to the water park yesterday and then I grocery shopped and meal prepped Whole30 food for the week and didn't go to bed until 930! And then I got up and went to crossfit today! I feel like myself and it's so so good to be back. Now if this could just last and not be a fluke...
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A huge charcuterie spread of olives and pickled okra and prosciutto and brie and berries and caviar, and a great big bottle of petit syrah.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): plum
Upcoming appts: NT tomorrow
How are you feeling?: Slightly less tired, hopefully will have energy to go back to meal prepping soon
Rants/Raves: Why am I peeing so much? I don't remember going this much last time.
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A big bottle of wine, lobster ravioli, and NY cheesecake to finish it off.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: green right now
Baby is the size of a(n): apricot
Upcoming appts: I had one today heard the heartbeat and had an ultra sound ❤️
How are you feeling?: a little less nauseous but still exhausted- probably more from having a 2.5 year old and 14 month old than from being pregnant 😂
Rants/Raves: Trying to wean my 14 month old who has 0 interest in that idea🙄😬🙈
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Omg I love food. My MILs sauce and meatballs with ricotta and Wegmans garlic bread and a big glass of red wine. Chocolate PB ice cream for dessert.
Everyone’s food choices made me hungry 😋
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Finding out!
Baby is the size of a(n): Lime
Upcoming appts: August 22nd!
How are you feeling?: Just a constant feeling of being hungover is the best way to describe it! But still over-the-moon excited of course!
Rants/Raves: It was a whirlwind of emotions as the lady at the front desk at the doctors office said that our NIPT testing would probably not be covered. So the doctor wrote the blood work script anyways and we called our insurance right after and it is covered! So I ended up getting my blood work that day. I had a little bit of a meltdown last week in spoiler because I'm whiny lately lol.
Questions: Any FTMs with a bump yet? There is definitely a bump and it's growing per my photos LOL.
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Oh good one... I love food. Maybe some fried mozzarella sticks, a big juicy steak with some melted cheese on top, a big 'ol salad, and some wine for sure lol.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@kiwi2628 Glad you're feeling better! I didn't know there was a second season! YAY! Your meal sounds amazing lol.
@craftywitch Good luck at your appointment on Friday! Feeling like a person sounds awesome! Dang you've been busy!!! Great job getting that workout and meal prep done!
@blusaturn Lol! The peeing is ridiculous! Oh my gosh - lobster ravioli sounds divine!!!
@clee5711 Glad to hear your nausea is getting better! Good luck with the weaning!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): Lime
Upcoming appts: August 14
How are you feeling?: Mostly better. The nausea comes on occasion and I’m not needing naps everyday anymore. Boobs hurt and peeing all the time.
Rants/Raves: I’m leaving on vacation today! So excited to relax and have fun with my family.
Questions: None
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Pad Thai with Thai iced tea. Cookies and cream ice cream for dessert.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: team finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): swedish fish
Upcoming appts: Aug 5 for screening/high risk doc and Aug 8 for reg ob appt
How are you feeling?: depends on the day. I thought nausea was getting better but then I've thrown up the past 3 days at least twice a day, so who knows. It's a fun roller coaster, never knowing what the day will bring
Rants/Raves: We currently rent a one bedroom upstairs apartment, and just got word our downstairs neighbor is moving out at the end of August! So we will be moving downstairs to the 2 bedroom at the end of August as well! So excited for more space and less stairs to climb. I definitely won't want to be climbing them in the snow and ice. Also, bonus is that there's laundry in the downstairs apartment, score!
Questions: None this week!
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A nice porterhouse steak and barbecue bacon wrapped shrimp kabobs cooked on a charcoal grill, garlic mashed potatoes, and fresh steamed green beans with balsamic glaze on them. And my husband's homemade white chocolate key lime pie cheesecake. YUM
@alseltzer So exciting about the move!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Team Green
Baby is the size of a(n): Roll of Film
Upcoming appts: Aug 9th for my Glucose Test and NT ultrasound
How are you feeling?: I haven't had an nauseousness for the last couple of days and the tiredness is subsiding. I am a napper anyways, so it's hard to judge. I will see what happens when work starts next week.
Rants/Raves: I am dreading reporting back to school. I am enjoying summer so much! I am going to the Bay area this week to see family. I am excited for a week away before school starts so that I won't do tons of work before reporting back.
Questions: Had anyone else done the glucose test? I got the Fruit Punch flavor. I am also feeling anxious about how much weight they are going to want me to gain (not because I am worried about gaining weight). I definitely weigh more than I should, but I also go to Orange Theory 2x a week and have lots of muscle.....I don't look like I weigh what I weigh....its frustrating....I'm not sure what my question is...
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? ooh.....steak and potatoes or pasta carbonara.
@brookert615 - I feel like I have a small bump, there is definitely bloat, but I can't suck in my belly like I used to be able to - with the little bit of weight I have gained, I feel like it also has all done to my belly so yes and no
All of your last meals sound delicious! I love food!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@daffodil_shoe You live and you learn lol. I guess that's what I get for not asking questions .
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@craftywitch - Thanks for that I will talk to them more this appointment and see what they have to say. I'm glad other people have taken one already/have taken 2. A friend of mine just had her 3rd and had gestational diabetes through it and she wasn't overweight to begin with, it is just something that happens too I think.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Team Finding Out
Baby is as tall as: Kit kat
Upcoming appts: Aug 22nd
How are you feeling?: I'm finally making it through the day without napping.
Rants/Raves: None. Just muddling through this week.
Questions: None.
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? Sushi, cheesy garlic bread, chocolate cake for desert.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Team finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): Lime
Upcoming appts: August 6
How are you feeling?: Daily headaches that Tylenol isnt touching.
Rants/Raves: Just the headaches
Questions: None
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? About four clusters of crab legs with a shit ton of butter. Wash it all down with an entire bottle of pink moscato
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out!
Baby is the size of a(n): hard boiled egg
Upcoming appts: yesterday! Saw the little babe jumping around! And got blood drawn for screenings. Such a big day ❤️
How are you feeling?: Generally tired. Some nausea. Sore boobs.
Rants/Raves: I’m so excited to finally hit 12 weeks, and to see something baby-like! The last US was a shapeless blob, but this was a BABY! And we were waiting until 12 weeks to share openly, so now we tell my stepson (age 7) this Saturday, then the world! So excited.
Questions:
GTKY: If you were on death row, what would you pick as your last meal? A huge spread of tapas sized bites of my favorites... chopped brisket sandwich, chips/salsa/queso/guacamole and a taco/burrito and some other texmex options (the Texan in me is showing), a biscuit with honey butter, a Mediterranean style tapas spread
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's