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May 2021 Moms
gusgus14
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STM+ Check-In: Week of 9/9
gusgus14
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Not sure if any of these weeklies have really been claimed or assigned. @texas_t I think you started the last one? Let me know if you want to claim it. I just figured I'd get this week's going because I'm procrastinating at work 
How far along are you?
Current symptoms:
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry?
Rants/Raves:
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family?
Re: STM+ Check-In: Week of 9/9
How far along are you? 5 weeks, 4 days
Current symptoms: Any symptoms I think I have are coming and going: sore boobs, shortness of breath (didn't have this last time and has been a struggle to deal with), bloating, light cramps occasionally (this seems to be disappearing maybe?), very short, mild waves of nausea
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? She was trying to negotiate with DH the other day and struck the sassiest pose at the end of her argument. It was so funny and we couldn't help laughing.
Rants/Raves: Rant: I had a zoom meeting last night and I had told the rest of the board early yesterday that I would have to disconnect by a certain time (on the earlier side of the meeting) because my 8:00 meeting that I had informed them of was actually at 7:30. They still put me in the second half of the agenda and didn't even get to my turn until the time I said I needed to leave. I should have just told them I had to go but I had two important things I needed to get approval on before I could move forward so I had to rush. I haaaaaate rushing.
Rave: I think the weather is FINALLY turning. Of course where I live that still means it's hot and humid but not completely unbearable
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? Probably just being outside when it's nice. Going to the mountains is big for us, too. I used to love our Sunday morning grocery trips but we haven't been able to do those as a family since March due to COVID and not sure when we'll do them again (we try not to take our daughter anywhere she doesn't need to go unless it's outside where we can distance from other people).
How far along are you? 4w3d
Current symptoms: Just mild queasiness and food aversions. Feeling extra tired today.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My little has been extra clingy the past few days. It's like he knows which is impossible because he just turned two. But on the sweet end, he has a new routine of being sure he gets hugs and kisses from me before his dad takes him to DC.
Rants/Raves: Loving the fall weather this week! I'm also so excited to be pregnant during the winter this time. Oversized sweaters for the win!
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We love going to local parks and the kids science museum. Always a good time together. This past weekend I think H had as much fun in the sand exhibit as A.
How far along are you? 5w3d
Current symptoms: Super dooper sore boobs, tired, bloating and swelling, not sleeping great, and omg the round ligament pain.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My 5 year old son "Ok mom, here's a deal, if you tell me I can't come with you, then I won't, but if you change your mind, then I can. Deal?" lol
Rants/Raves: I had a traumatic birth with my last son which left me not trusting my OB, so, I have an appointment with a new OB on Sept 30th. Praying he is what I'm looking for!
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We love having family movie nights with popcorn and playing outside!
*Rainbow 8/2015*
*Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
*Loss of Twin 5/2018*
How far along are you? 4 weeks today
Current symptoms: headaches, slight nausea, nipple soreness reminiscent of newborn latch issues
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? I was trying to put my daughter’s helmet on, and told her to let me know if I was pinching her. She immediately let me know that I was (oops), but then in her sweet little voice said “it’s okay, you’re trying your best”
Rants/Raves: not a whole lot going on in our house, no real rants or raves to report
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We go golfing every Sunday. My daughter and I hang out in the cart and run around when we can, while my husband golfs. It’s a fun tradition
*Rainbow 8/2015*
*Expected Rainbows 12/2018*
*Loss of Twin 5/2018*
How far along are you? 4w5d or 4w3d 🤷♀️
Current symptoms nausea, exhaustion, major bloat and sore boobs
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My 4 y/o keeps telling us all the things she's going to teach baby and finishes off by saying she will be a sister and a teacher 😍
Rants/Raves: work is driving me insane and I have zero patience for stupidity right now. Luckily I can eye roll so hard because I'm home and don't see anyone in person
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We love hiking. We live in the PNW and are surrounded by beautiful forests, beaches and mountains.
How far along are you? 5 weeks 4 days
Current symptoms: I tried to take an hour nap this afternoon but I think I’m physically incapable of napping even when tired. Right now I’m taking a break from making dinner because I have heartburn and got all sweaty. Sore boobs and my head feels cloudy. I for sure have more symptoms this time than last.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My daughter will often come over and just give me the longest, sweetest hugs. She also yells at me to hold a glass with 2 hands and don’t go too high on the stairs, just like we do to her.
Rants/Raves: I guess my biggest rant today is that our local apple picking farm has a really complicated schedule this year due to Covid and I haven’t been able to find a time to go! Not that I really need 10 pounds of apples.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We obviously stay home a lot lately, we like to play in the driveway and “go crazy” running around in our basement, as my daughter puts it.
How far along are you? 4 weeks, 5 days
Current Symptoms: Fatigue, light nausea, irritability
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry?
My son and I did a beach clean up with a family friend's daughter today. It was such a kick watching them compete over who could pick up the most trash. They scrambled over each other to pick up cigarettes and plastic shards. If only they would clean up their rooms so well.
Rants/Raves: My son will be 6 tomorrow, and I'm so sad that our family will not be able to celebrate with us (They live 6+ hours away, plus COVID & fires), but my guy has been very upbeat about his alternative birthday celebration: a day long fishing trip, breakfast for dinner, and a homemade ice cream cake. I love that he is so optimistic and seems to find a way to think of everything as an adventure. It makes parenting and homeschooling during a pandemic so much easier.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family?
Go outdoors! We live in coastal town, so we go to the beach at least once a week. Our collective favorite vacation destination is Yosemite -- we try to go "on a forest trip" at least once a year.
How far along are you? 4w5d
Current symptoms: Not a ton of symptoms. I've been really hungry and my sense of smell has been pretty sensitive. I tend to be pretty bloated by the end of the day which is fun
What's something your child(ren) has said or done really that made you laugh/cry?: For context, my daughter is obsessed with Daniel Tiger and we frequently use the songs to help her understand a situation. Yesterday, we got together with one of my friends and her 2-year old daughter at my parents' pool. They have a little slide set up and my friend's daughter was nervous to go down it. I told my daughter that she needed "a little help to be brave" and she held the other girl's hand while she went down the slide
Rants/Raves: Hmmm...nothing I can think of right now ...
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We're not the outdoorsy-ist folks, but this summer we've been enjoying taking lots of walks and playing outside. We're pretty cautious with COVID so it's been fun to explore some of the outdoor gems in our area.
How far along are you? 6w2d
Current symptoms: So much queasiness. I alternate between nauseous and starving these days.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? DS is 25 months and has started talking in paragraphs, although they don't always make sense. Yesterday when I picked him up he told me a whole story about him pushing the chair back under the table and that they sit and talk in the chairs. I'm not sure what the point was, but awfully cute.
Rants/Raves: First appointment today! Excited to get the pre-natal care ball rolling.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We like going to my Mom's house and swimming in the pool. We are very sad that it's closing for the season, but any trip to Gaga is a great time for DS and me and DH. The extra hands are super helpful and when it's Gaga time, Gaga is the star in DS' eys. win-win.
How far along are you? 6+2
Current symptoms: so nauseous all day, my boobs are killing me, and of course exhausted. Also weird cravings and food aversions (I almost threw up eating corn the other day) I didn't have this with either of my other two kids so wtf lol.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My daughter (almost 3) got new shoes and I told her to go show dad and I walk into the kitchen and she was in the funniest pose trying to model her shoes and she keeps calling them "slimes" because they are the same brand as my sons slides😂
Rants/Raves: Nothing really that I can think of!
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We love going to the parks around here. We used to love going to the library weekly pre-covid😭
How far along are you? 5w4d
Current symptoms: very tired, peeing a lot, sore boobs, and strong sense of smell
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My son is 4 and we are working on writing and I asked him to write MOM. He said he remembered and wrote “MOO” instead. I was laughing so hard thinking he was telling me something. But then i felt bad because he got frustrated I was laughing at him lol
Rants/Raves: not happy winter is coming. It’s our first winter back in Wisconsin in 2 years and I’m not excited for the cold. We had to turn our heat on this week already so not happy about that 😂
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We love the outdoors, hiking, camping, fishing, etc.
How far along are you? 4w4d
Current symptoms: bloated and that's pretty much the extent of it
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? everything she (21mos) does makes me laugh so hard. Lately she will look for me or her dad and say "dada are youuuuuuuuu?" she misses the "where", but it's pretty cute.
Rants/Raves: i'm in NY and my family is not so we just found out we can't see each other because they are on the travel restriction list which is a bummer.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? Go for walks to the park
How far along are you? 5+6
Current symptoms: ALL OF THEM. It’s so weird. I’m like a walking textbook example of pregnancy symptoms
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My 3yo son told me I was his best friend
Rants/Raves: Currently regretting that I traded a shift with a coworker for tomorrow and have to spend all of a Saturday at work.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We like to travel to northern MN and spend the weekends at the lake.
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How far along are you? Y’all keep asking and I keep not knowing 😅 between 5-6 weeks will get it locked in, I promise 😂
Current symptoms: so much nausea. I don’t remember feeling like this last time.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? My little dude just turned 2 and has a speech delay. We got him an indoor b-ball hoop for his birthday and every time the ball rolls away he runs after it saying “I got it I got it I got it!!!” It’s so cute.
Rants/Raves: during COVID I started working 8-5 M-F, so my husband changed his schedule around (he’s a college art teacher & working artist) so that we could spend weekends as a family. My rant is that it’s mine/my son’s bday weekend and it’s raining and cold 😐
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? We love hiking as a family so much! There are some great trails near us but we do like to explore a bit. @JessKo08 northern MN is one of our fav places too!
How far along are you? 6w +
Current symptoms: nausea, sore boobs, emotional, fat lol
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry? I was on the phone with my mom when I found out my sister’s MIL passed away. I was heartbroken. We were all really close to her when we were teenagers. I even worked with her for a few years. I was crying, and my 13 yr dd came up to me and hugged me. That made me cry more. She is so sweet.
Rants/Raves: I live in the Seattle area, and it is so smoky, we’ve been stuck inside for almost a week with no end in sight. The air quality is ‘very unhealthy’.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? Camp!
How far along are you? 5w 6d
Current symptoms: Soooo tired, no food sounds good. I feel vaguely car sick all the time.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry?
My son (3) complained last night that his blanket wasn't "plush enough" so I got him a fluffy throw at Target today and his excitement was darling.
Rants/Raves: I have neither. Just feeling kind of sad because I'm realizing I'll be kind of isolated this whole pregnancy. We moved to Austin from Seattle a year ago, didn't meet that many people before lockdown, I'll be working remote through my pregnancy because we're recommending everyone high risk of COVID complications stay remote, and I can't fly home or to visit people. I feel kind of trapped.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family? Hiking! My son is convinced he's ready to summit Mt. Hood.
How far along are you? 4 weeks
Current symptoms: tired and sore nipples, a little more heartburn than normal.
What's something your child(ren) has said or done lately that made you laugh/cry?
My son is almost 2 and lately he has started being so gentle and hugging the dogs, it's so sweet!
Rants/Raves: nothing really right now. Mostly just in shock that I'm actually pregnant again...no idea why since we were trying 😂
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to do as a family?
We love to play at the park together. It's so fun to watch my son (almost 2) discover new things he can do!
@gusgus14 my last BMB there was a question for number of children and ages in the STM+ check-in, it helped us learn who everyone was. Just a suggestion.