February 2022 Moms
lexilougolden
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Weekly Check-In 8.9.21
lexilougolden
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How Far Along?
Upcoming Appointments?
TTGP Grad?
IF/RPL/High Risk?
How are you feeling?
Rants/Raves?
Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading?
Upcoming Appointments?
TTGP Grad?
IF/RPL/High Risk?
How are you feeling?
Rants/Raves?
Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading?
Re: Weekly Check-In 8.9.21
12+6
Upcoming Appointments?
8/30 - first OB appointment
TTGP Grad?
Kinda sorta (I was for my first, and was only on TTGP for 2 months prior to getting pregnant this time around).
IF/RPL/High Risk?
AMA
How are you feeling?
Pretty good! Now that I'm in my 2nd trimester, I have more energy and less nausea. My taste buds are super off this pregnancy, so some foods taste really rancid to me. MH had me try this french onion cheese last night and I could only take one bite. It tasted burnt somehow. Not really craving anything as of yet, but that's how I was last time, too. Any cravings I did have were fleeting up until the middle of my second tri, and then all I wanted was fresh fruit (mango, specifically) and sweets (popsicles, candy, cake).
Rants/Raves?
Rant - DD brings home every sickness from daycare (four head colds, an ear infection, and one stomach bug so far), and with me being pregnant, I for-sure catch them too and they last FOREVER. I'm on day 10 of the most recent head cold, and have gone through 3 boxes of jumbo sized Kleenex so far. Ugh.
Rave - I advocated for myself with my PCM on Friday (since I won't be seeing my OB until I'm almost 16 weeks along) and he put me in for NIPT bloodwork, so I had that drawn Friday afternoon. Can't wait for the results!
Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading?
I can't name a favorite book. As a bibliophile, it's hard to choose just one! I'm currently reading Obsession by John Douglas. It's the third book of his that I've read so far, and I just love the way he writes. I can't get enough true crime.
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
Upcoming Appointments? Thursday!
How are you feeling? Starting to have more energy. I spent the last 2 days cleaning the house and trying to get the last of the moving boxes unpacked since it's been like a month since we moved. I did throw up yesterday for the second time during my pregnancy... So far, feeling good today!
Rants/Raves? I'm so stressed over the NIPT results, which I haven't gotten yet. My doctor said the results should be back in less than a week, but it's been 10 days now... And technically almost 3 weeks since the first time they were supposed to do the blood work, but then did other blood work instead. I was asking my husband this morning if he thought they'd withhold the results if they were concerning until my appointment this week... he says I should message my Dr and ask them if they would do that... I don't want to sound like a crazy person though. I think part of the stress is because I'm planning on telling more people this week, and thinking maybe I should wait for the results.
Questions? Nope
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? Being a teacher, I'm used to answering this question as my favorite kid's book which is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Currently reading a book for work- I Love You Rituals.
Upcoming Appointments? August 30th
TTGP Grad? No
IF/RPL/High Risk? AMA
Questions? natm
Upcoming Appointments? NT Ultrasound on Thursday
TTGP Grad? nope
IF/RPL/High Risk? nope
How are you feeling? I finally feel like I'm starting to turn a corner today! (knock on wood)
Rants/Raves? Raves - We went to two toddler birthday parties this weekend (a picnic in a park + optional zoo trip and then cupcakes at a local playground) and it was so fun to be outside and socialize and see Samson play with other kids.
Rants - I'm so jealous of these summer birthdays. Now I'm going to have two kids with birthdays in the dead of winter where just meeting up at a park isn't an option
Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? I used to read SO MUCH but it has not been a priority for the last... 10 years or so? The last book I read was 'Raising White Kids' with a group of other moms in my neighborhood. It was pretty enlightening and gave lots of thinking to do for raising good citizens in a very diverse neighborhood.
@effie0513 I'd message your dr for sure! that's a long time. if there's anything I've learned so far is that they don't think pregnant folks are too terribly crazy for calling lol
@lexilougolden glad you're feeling better
@kaf1788 thanks for the book recommendation! I'm adding that to my library holds now. I feel you on the summer birthdays and celebrations getting to be outside, I'm thinking we're going to not have a baby shower or celebration at all really at this point because it's going to be so cold that it'd have to be indoors and that sounds scary to me. I like the idea of half birthdays for the kids though. you could always channel alice in wonderland with "unbirthdays"!
How Far Along? 14w5d
Upcoming Appointments? 8/23 for the 16w check in
TTGP Grad? yes, feb 2021-may 2021
IF/RPL/High Risk? no
How are you feeling? I've been really sick all weekend (migraine for 3 days straight, body aches/soreness, stomach stuff, a low grade fever at one point), my rapid COVID test came back negative thankfully but I called off work today because I still feel kinda icky and don't feel like I had a weekend. I've been in contact with my midwives because ~anxiety~ but I can hold down fluids and food and vitamins (no vomiting!) so they aren't too terribly concerned. I'm still hoping to get in to do a heart rate check though
Rants/Raves? today I also have a "partnership interview" with a group practice and I'm deciding today whether I want to do group practice or private practice. both sound scary, but I want to make the move that will work best for me and my family in the long term, so wish me luck!
Questions? natm
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? how dare you ask for my favorite book lol kidding. I just really like to read. I just finished "the invisible life of addie larue" and I LOVED it! right now I'm reading "a matter of death and life" by irvin and marilyn yalom, it's about how irv (a prominent existential psychotherapist) handles his wife's cancer diagnosis and eventual passing as octogenarians who have been in love since high school but also as people who have lived full lives and feel "ripe".
Upcoming Appointments? September 8th is my next appointment
TTGP Grad? No
IF/RPL/High Risk? Nope
How are you feeling? Mostly just blah. I have this horrible taste in my mouth that I can't get rid of, lots of food aversions, and yesterday I got nauseous after a long walk in the heat and humidity
Rants/Raves? My son is starting to feel better, but now I've got a sore throat. 🙄 One of my older boys turned 9 today, so I'm super thankful for pizza and balloons by delivery!
Questions? Has anyone else gone through preterm labor/delivery? With my 2nd son I started having preterm labor at 28 weeks, but after a short hospital stay and bed rest for another 6 weeks he was born at 34 weeks, and only required one week in the NICU. Since then I've had 3 full term deliveries At my appointment on Friday my midwife scheduled an ultrasound dlfor my next visit to start monitoring my cervical length and offered progesterone during 2nd/3rd trimester. I've never been offered that before- and I'm wondering if anyone else has and what their experience was like.
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? Sorry, this is an impossible question. I love soooo many books that I could never choose a favorite.
@kafl1788 summer birthdays have problems too! The kids don't see see friends a ton over the summer once they are school age, so parties are kind of meh.
@kaf1788 DS1 was born 12/18, so I totally feel you with the winter birthdays! (Mine is in Feb.) Because his is so close to Christmas I had been planning on offering the half birthday thing to him when he’s older.
How Far Along? 14 weeks tomorrow
Upcoming Appointments? Early September
TTGP Grad? No
IF/RPL/High Risk? No
How are you feeling? I was finally starting to get more energy and have more of an appetite…then this stupid illness hit. So not great.
Rants/Raves? I’m so stressed about childcare for DS1 right now. I teach part time and I’ve been on the list for daycare for forever for this fall. My friend had been watching DS1 the last 15 months or so 1-2 days a week, which we were planning on this fall (+daycare - day), but she can’t watch him anymore AND I just found out the daycare doesn’t actually have a spot for us. The other two daycares won’t have openings until MAYBE December. And there are no other options (though I’m desperately working on it).
Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? High school English teacher here—super hard to choose! (And currently not reading anything; last spring I crammed and read SO MANY books because we were figuring out new curriculum!).
A recent favorite of mine is “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Adichie. “Cosmicomics” by Calvino is also one of my very favorites.
Upcoming Appointments? Waiting to figure out next appt. Nothing this week
TTGP Grad? Kinda, but not really. Made like 2 posts. Intended to participate more…
IF/RPL/High Risk? High risk. CHI in my last pregnancy, so we’re in the literal do or die period. The placenta is either working, or my body is attacking it. I really hope the antirejection meds I am on are working
How are you feeling? Physically good. Not super happy with the start of a double chin…. 😩 emotionally, I’m doing well disconnecting myself from feeling all the feelings. Otherwise I’d be an anxious mess.
Rants/Raves? My 4yo started preschool dance today. It was a fight because she changed her mind and didn’t want to do dance, but then LOVED it and it was the cutest thing ever. 😍
Questions? Natm
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? Ohhh favorite book series is Harry Potter. Hands down… even if JK is a giant TERF 😩 for book club, I’m reading Angel of Greenwood. I’m almost done, and it’s hard to get through this last bit. Good so far though.
YA is my jam since I read to escape (as an MD, I have to read waaay to much not fun stuff for learning, so reading YA fantasy in particular, is my go to. I’m in a YA book club, so they broaden which types of YA I’d read, expanding to sci fi, contemporary, autobiographies, etc.
I’m on book 21 of the year. Goal of 42. So not tooooo far off target. Working on catching up.
Upcoming Appointments? Next week
TTGP Grad?
IF/RPL/High Risk? AMA, RPL, thyroid
How are you feeling? I'm feeling pretty good. The morning sickness isn't hitting every day now, so that's been good. I've been trying to consistently get outside more during the day, so the dog has been all about that. So now I'm just waiting for the 2nd trimester energy to appear, and I'll be set lol.
Rants/Raves? I am pretty excited for my new walking shoes to arrive. They should be here at the end of this week, I think. DS1 is so excited for his birthday party on Saturday, so fingers crossed DS2 is feeling better by then. I swear daycare sickness just keeps hitting them. They had RSV and ear infections 2 weeks ago, and now there is some other (milder, thank goodness) cold going through the center.
Questions? Not kid related, but where does everyone find their audio books? The library? I'm on the phone the majority of the time when I'm driving for work, so not sure how that would work going through my phone?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? I don't think I have a favorite-favorite book, but I have a lot that I like. I miss reading for fun. Before our company sold their plane, I used to read so much when I traveled, but now that the plane is gone, I drive 99% of the time. So most of the time when I read, I read journal articles and informational books.
@babyodo I hope you're feeling better today. Daycare sickness is rough. It's amazing how many things tiny humans can bring home to share. That's great that you were able to get your NIPT bloodwork done!
@effie0513 Did you do your NIPT through Natera? That's who did mine, and they didn't release the information until after I talked with a nurse to discuss the results. I vote for messaging your doctor and asking. After following a few OB's on Instagram, I decided it would take a lot for them to think I'm crazy lol.
@lexilougolden I'm glad the Zofran is working! How did your dress pickup/try on go? Your wedding is on Saturday?
@kaf1788 I'm glad you're feeling better! Do kids do well with half birthday celebrations? I hadn't even thought about winter birthday parties yet. DS1 and DS2 are both summer birthdays. That will make things harder to plan. This also takes me back to all the skating rink birthday parties back in the day.
@chgilmore Were you able to get an appointment with your midwives? I hope you're feeling better, too. How did the partnership meeting go, and how does a partnership practice work? Are you all essentially independent contractors (not sure that's the right word for it) or do you pool your resources so you can get better benefits, like insurance rates?
@modoodles Pizza and balloons = heaven in our house. The boys love balloons, so I hope he had a good birthday. Also, I hope you're feeling better (I think almost everyone on this board is sick right now!). I haven't gone through preterm labor/delivery, so I won't be much help there. I took progesterone suppositories all 1st trimester, but stopped at 12 weeks, but that was based on my RPL history.
@ninrms I hope you're feeling better. There is RSV and a daycare cold going around here right now. I'm glad YH's Covid test came back negative! Daycare is stressful to find. Do you know any SAHM who would be willing to watch him while you're working? I'll have to look up the books you mentioned. I love reading, I just haven't had time.
@angelz429 I hope your antirejection meds are working, too. You have been in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this portion of your pregnancy. I was a competitive dancer from ages 8-17, and little kids in dance are my favorite. What class is she taking? I've been contemplating enrolling DS1 in dance classes to help with his balance and coordination. I just can't decide if dance or gymnastics would help more. He's so tall and so clumsy lol. I also like the Harry Potter books and was disappointed in how JK acted.
Upcoming Appointments? Not for another couple of weeks
IF/RPL/High Risk? High Risk with Factor V
How are you feeling? Had horrible migraines Saturday and Sunday that I think was from the Pfizer vaccine, I still had a head ache yesterday and today but nothing I cant manage. Still 100% worth it.
Rants/Raves? Rant and Rave I guess. My gf's husband manages a country singer and he just got asked to play Red Rock! Ive always wanted to go to Red Rock and I wont go while Im pregnant. Im soooooo jealous!!!!!
Questions?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading?
Growing up I loved Christopher Pike and as an adult I love all of his adult novels. More recently I finished the Silo Saga by Hugh Howey and loved it! Im super picky about my books and sometimes it will take me 6 months to find the next book I want to read. I havent found my next book yet
And I hadn’t even thought about asking a SAHM! I have one friend with a 10 month old—she might be able to do a day a week. I got an email back (after calling and finding o it yesterday they had no spots) from my top choice daycare, and she said that if Covid restrictions are looser than last year, they’ll have 1 day/week to offer, which we said we’d take. Possibility to add more throughout the year. I work 3 days one week, 2 the next, so it’s wonky and hard to find care (the plan has always been for DH to cover either thursdays/fridays, so really we just need the 1-2 days covered). There’s a possibility this works out—but also not lol.
@angelz429 YA like young adult right?? If you have any book recommendations for my students, I’d take them! (I teach 11/12 grade, plus a remedial 10th grade class). I require a self-selected book for independent reading each quarter, and I’m working on building my classroom library with lots of current high-interest books, both YA and not. (I also log every book my students have ever read, since we end each quarter with a one-on-one “book talk” together, which is so fun! It helps make recommendations to other students.)
@ninrms oh so many!! Ok so:
transmale series, The Witch King
LGBT friendly Arthurian duology: Once & Future
the best book I’ve read in a long time was Legendborn (part of a series, I don’t think the second book is out yet). It’s Arthurian retelling too
Romeo & Juliet retelling: These Violent Delights
Will △⃒⃘lways love Ready Player One
I am not a fan of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, but really enjoyed all of her other ShadowHunter Series, my favorite being The Clockwork Angel series.
Shatter Me was a great series, classic YA, but only the first 3, the last 3 not so good lol
Six of Crows is a fantastic duology
classic YA, The Maze Runner series, but my favorite was actually the prequel
Inkheart 💜
Hunger Games (my cat is named Finnick)
With the Fire on High
The Hate U Give
Gods of Jade and Shadow
The Game of Love and Death (I never would have picked this but was one of my hands down favorite book club reads ever)
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown (fun vampire read)
Angel of Greenwood (about the massacre of black wallstreet)
I have more too, but these were the standouts over the last few years 😊
@ninrms I have a library card so I will have to try that one! I'll have DS1 with me next time I travel (we'll be close to my parents so he's getting dropped off on my way through), but I have a few other trips after that to try.
@angelz429 The littles are still my favorite lol. They were always so cute in class. Once I was older, a couple of us would assist during class, and they just always brought so much energy to class. Now that I have kids, I 100% understand that the parents were hoping they'd leave that energy at the dance studio so they would sleep lol.
@modoodles I had a premature rupture of my membranes at 33w6d that sent me to the hospital. I had the shots they use to stop labor and then I was on bedrest essentially until I gave birth. They had me on antibiotics and checked my temperature regularily to make sure no infection set in. I ended up having her at 34w6d and she spent a week in the NICU as well. Had she made it one more day cooking we probably could have avoided the NICU but I digress. When I asked my midwife about it this appointment she said that it was most likely a fluke thing that happened and didn't recommend anything different like progesterone. They are going to pull up some studies to see what may help strengthen my water bag...nothing hurts to try it.
@makingbacon I use Audible app on my phone for my books, I am in a membership where I get one credit a month to purchase but they have a lot of free options too
How Far Along? 12w
Upcoming Appointments? 9/1 with the other midwife in the practice, I'm looking forward to seeing her again since she was the one who was with me during the birth of DD2
How are you feeling? I stayed home from work today, first time I had to call in all pregnancy so far. I have been meh since Monday and when I threw up after brushing my teeth at 3am on top of the migraine that was starting...I was not going to put myself through a day of torture. I slept sooo much, it was needed. I'm still battling a headache but I feel more normal.
Rants/Raves? DH has been the most amazing support. He didn't once ask me to help around the house today or take on extra eyes for the kiddos. It was like I wasn't around which was nice since I called in so I could rest. He is a SAHD so it was just another work day for him.
Questions? natm
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? My favorite book is "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah. I got that as one of my book of the months and it was fantastic. I loved the Outlander series (read it after watching the STARZ series and am so glad I did). Agh, so many more I could name so we'll leave it at that lol.
I listen to audio books on my drive to and from work since it's an hour away. I just finished the Dragon Blood series which I really enjoyed and am currently listening to "All the Lovely Pieces," I'm on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how it's going to end, I have about 3 car rides until I find out.
Upcoming Appointments? Sep 2 for reg check, then anatomy appt sept 9🎉🎉🎉
TTGP Grad? No
IF/RPL/High Risk? Will be finding out at anatomy appt. The place my ob is sending me also happens to be a center for high risk moms.
How are you feeling? Better! But little nervous. They found a cervical mass and I also have a lump in R boob. Sooo just trying to keep a level head
Rants/Raves? Other than trying to figure out what to eat every minute of every day & creating my registry 😩 so overwhelming!!!
Questions? Anyone else doing gender reveals ?
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? Unfortunately, it's been a minute since I've picked up a book. I used to have a library in my room growing up, but as an adult, I've fallen off with it. I do want to go back. So I'm open to suggestions
TTGP Grad? Nope, this one was a total surprise!!
How are you feeling? Less nauseous this week but it comes back and hits me in waves. We’ve started telling more people now that we have the NIPT results and that’s been fun! Of course I’ve also found out that my parents told the whole family without asking me if it was ok (typical for them) so some of the people I’ve called have known for a couple weeks 🙄. Thankfully we didn’t tell my parents till 12 weeks because they aren’t trustworthy.
Rants/Raves? I have a 5 year old boy (turning 6 tomorrow!). We just found out we are having a girl, and when we’ve told some people (mostly older relatives) they immediately ask him if he’s going to be a good brother and protect his little sister. I find this so paternalistic and sexist! He’s 5, there is no need to impose on him that he’ll have some big brother protector role! MH and I are the parents - it’s our job to protect both of them. It’s their job to be kids.
Questions? Nope!
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? Impossible to pick just one!! We are going on vacation for 2 week on Friday and I’m looking for something new to read, so this thread is helpful!
I got the pfizer shot, Im still struggling with headaches but at least they arent as bad as over the weekend. I just dont want to take tylenol every day, i dont like taking medicines while pregnant if I can help it.
Next appt is in Sept with the OBGYN then baby has an ultrasound soon after that appt.
No
IF & High Risk
I’m feeling great 😊 Loving feeling my belly change from 14 to 15 weeks. I can tell my uterus moved up higher.
No issues right now but continued acne.
I’m not reading anything at the moment.
Upcoming Appointments? Monday for a routine check
TTGP Grad? No
IF/RPL/High Risk? IF/RLP but cleared from high risk!!
How are you feeling? Honestly great. I feel normal and got my first flutter today!!
Rants/Raves?I got my stroller today. It was a floor model on an awesome sale so I said screw how early it is, I’m doing it. Got the Valco Snap Trend Ultra.
Questions? None right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite book (it's National Book Lover's Day) or What book are you currently reading? Not really reading anything right now 🤷🏻♀️
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!