TTGP Grad Check-In 11/21

shamrocandroll

This is a check-in for people who were active on TTGP before getting the BFP. We welcome all TTGPers in other BMBs as well. 

What's going on this week?

How far along are you?

Upcoming appointments?

Cravings/Symptoms?

Rants/Raves/Randoms?

Questions?

shamrocandroll

I dunno why it puts that extra line space in there after the first question no matter what I do!  

What's going on this week?  Not TOO much, for once!  I'm 16 weeks today and getting excited, but still just a little bit nervous since I'm so far in between appointments now, but still not definitely feeling regular movement.  

How far along are you?  Oh whoops, answered that too early. 16w today!

Upcoming appointments?  Nothing until AS on 12/12

Cravings/Symptoms?  No real consistent cravings, but I'm loving cold stuff like cut up fruit and popsicles.  Symptoms have calmed down a lot, except I'm still SO TIRED.  But I think a lot of that is the lack of daylight now.  

Rants/Raves/Randoms?  We're by ourselves for Thanksgiving for the first time, and I'm both sad and excited about it.  It will be nice to have a quiet family day with yummy food, but it will also be weird not to have anyone to host or anywhere to be.  

Questions?  Does anyone have a Purple mattress?  I've got my eye on one because I really think we need to upgrade to a king.  Once I start using my pregnancy pillow, there will be no room for MH in our queen bed, but I'm hesitant because we have a really nice Tempurpedic bed with an adjustable frame, so it's not TOTALLY necessary.  

ruby696

@shamrocandroll I can't believe you're 16 weeks and feeling some movement! That is SO EXCITING!!

What's going on this week? Not much. I've been sick, which has been awful since I'm not take cold meds. Hoping to turn a corner soon.

How far along are you? 15 weeks!

Upcoming appointments? Not until 12/13. Then AS 12/23. Time is flying and I can't believe it.

Cravings/Symptoms? I'm. So. Tired. I mean, I pee a lot and whatnot, but the fatigue is killing me. I'm hoping part of it is related to being sick. 

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I took a sick day and just woke up from a 2 hr nap. It was so nice. We should have naptime everyday. 

Questions?  Nope.

jrouge12

@shamrocandroll Yay for movement! I've had a couple weird feeling moments but I still question it. I honestly can't remember when I first felt DD. Definitely agree about the cold stuff. I found these new frozen berry snack cups that have dip n dot style frozen yogurt in them. It takes a lot of will power to only eat one a day. 

@ruby696 Sorry you're sick! Hopefully you feel better soon. I will second the nap time every day! 

What's going on this week? DH had a tooth extraction yesterday so I was off from work to help. I might have been taking care of an adult and DD but it was still so relaxing compared to school.

How far along are you? 14+4

Upcoming appointments? 12/9, just a check up. My AS will be a few weeks after that but they wouldn't let me schedule it last time.

Cravings/Symptoms? I have good energy days and no energy days. MS is gone but heartburn is frequent. I've been getting headaches too and can't drink enough water to quench my thirst when it hits.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Probably putting our tree up this weekend (no ornaments yet). That makes me excited. I like having the house filled with lights. 

Questions? Not today.

ruby696

@jrouge12 Have fun putting your tree up! I love Christmas decorations and I'm super bitter that Thanksgiving is so late this year. We're getting out tree on the 29th - it feels so far away!

m6agua

@shamrocandroll That is cool that you may be feeling movement! Never heard of that mattress so I am no help.

@ruby696 I hope you feel better soon! DD and DH have been a little sick the last week too. I'm hoping to avoid it.

@jrouge12 That is weird that they wouldn't let you schedule it. Last time around I scheduled all of my appointments after the first one. Mainly because I worked 35 minutes away and it was difficult to accommodate my appointments unless they were at the beginning or end of day.

What's going on this week? I'm heading out of town to the family farm to go deer hunting. I'll be telling all my family that is there and I am so excited! DH goes way up north so he is packing for himself, while I take DD so I have both of us to pack for. Luckily my parents and a couple aunts don't hunt so they can be with her during the day.

How far along are you? 15+1

Upcoming appointments? Monday for my next OB, then Dec 19 for the anatomy scan! Time is flying by.

Cravings/Symptoms? For cravings it seems to be acidic, so pickles and tomato juice. For symptoms, I've started to break out on my face a bit again. Not as bad as in the beginning. I'm thinking it could be from eating too much dairy lately too. Other than that I'm feeling great!

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Sex in the second trimester has been so much better than when not pregnant. I think watching Outlander recently may have helped at bit...LOL! Those sex scenes are pretty saucy.

Questions? Nope.

ruby696

@m6agua I'm glad you're enjoying 2nd tri! I wish I could get up the energy for sex. My poor husband...

shamrocandroll

@ruby696 @jrouge12 I'm not 100% sure if what I"m feeling is movement or gas, haha.  I thought it would be easier to tell this time, but so far, not sure!  I'd feel a lot better if I could feel something for sure.  I'm somewhat regretting not springing for a home doppler at this point.  

@m6agua Agreed on 2nd tri sex!  We had morning sex a couple of weeks ago, which we NEVER do.  We had basically zero sex in the first tri because of my SCH and feeling like hot garbage, and I probably won't want much once I get bigger, so may as well enjoy it now!  Have fun on your hunting weekend!

jrouge12

@shamrocandroll I say keep believing it's baby! You know best.

@m6agua The receptionist said she didn't feel comfortable doing it without the order from the doctor. I was annoyed. Have fun hunting and spilling the news!

@ruby696 We try to do small chunks with decorating! I'm looking forward to it!