Weekly Check-In 5/23

jenkm1110

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jenkm1110

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/6 / 11+6

Upcoming Appointments or Results: NT Ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow morning. NIPT results came back today; everything is low-risk. We'll find out the sex tomorrow when we go for the US!

How are you feeling?: Still pretty darn tired with some food aversions, but otherwise okay. 

Rants/Raves: Rant: I was at a conference today, and between my food allergy and pregnancy restrictions, I couldn't eat any of the lunch options. Thankfully I was prepared for this scenario and had plenty of snacks!
Rave: I had some mashed potatoes tonight that were everything I've ever wanted.

Questions: Assuming all goes well tomorrow, we will finally start telling friends and family! What is a fun way you have shared the news with loved ones who live out-of-state/you can't see in-person?

msd15

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days:  12/5 and 12wk 1d

Upcoming Appointments or Results: had another ultrasound Friday and all still looks good. Had the blood work for genetic testing and to find out the sex. Anxiously awaiting those results 

How are you feeling?:feeling more like myself. Still tried, but not as often. Nausea is much reduced thankfully. Still not sleeping great tho

Rants/Raves: rant: they said it would take 2 weeks to get the blood work back for the sex. All of my other blood work has come back in 3 days so my friend planned a gender reveal this Sunday and not it will likely have to be cancelled. 🥺 I feel bad because she has done so much to make this happen.
rave: I am telling my daughter this Friday she is finally going to be a big sister and I am so excited!

Questions: can y’all send some good vibes/pray those results come in this week!

portentosa

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 
December 7, 2022 / 11w6d

Upcoming Appointments or Results:
I have my 12 week ultrasound tomorrow and will get the info on doing the NIPT then. I did a 3 hour glucose tolerance test yesterday.... way earlier than normal... because of symptoms and glucose in my urine. Got the news today that I have gestational diabetes. 😞

How are you feeling?:
Tired and nauseous all the time. Eating is difficult because of how sick I get because of what I now know is the gestational diabetes, but if I don't eat I get even more nauseous. Still losing weight. Looking forward to the diabetic team contacting me about monitoring my blood glucose and all that stuff I need to know/do.

Rants/Raves:
I tried to get the NIPT blood draw done while I was doing the 3 hour glucose, but I have to have the appointment first and bring a box to the lab for the blood draw.... a whole thing. My arms are so beat up from blood draws this month. A little jealous of you ladies that have already done your NIPT blood draws.

@msd15 I'm so sorry that it's taking so long to get your sex results back and the party will have to be canceled. 

msd15

@portentosa thank you, definitely a first world problem lol. 

Sorry to hear about the GD, but I hope you find relief in the treatment 

cmmctee

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/9, 11w 4d

Upcoming Appointments or Results: 12 week apt Friday with NT scan, and NIPT and genetic blood draws

How are you feeling?: anxious to tell everyone, nausea kicked back in as I got over Covid this week which is such a joy 😂

Rants/Raves: I received a juror qualification questionnaire in the mail….not an official summons just yet but good lord, can we not please? I feel so overwhelmed as it is and now I’m worried about being summoned 🫠  

Questions: no questions!

jenkm1110

@cmmctee I had to report for jury duty last week! It was going to be a looong trial-- when they went over the details, they said they anticipated the trial would last a week and a half. I had my US scheduled for the day before they expected the trial to end. Thankfully, when I appeared before the judge during the selection process, he asked if I had any conflicts with the scheduling. I explained my situation, and he said, "You had me at you're pregnant" and let me go. Hopefully they'll also consider your ~situation~!

hspg

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Dec 10 / 11+4

Upcoming Appointments or Results: Had my second appointment today and even though it was a little early...we got to hear baby's heartbeat on the doppler!!! ❤️ Yay!!! I also decided at the last second to go for NIPT. Praying all comes back well.

How are you feeling?: Just thick and tired. Still no naseau. I have a weird muscle ache in my shoulder blade.

Rants/Raves: I just want to tell the whole world that I'm pregnant right now! ...but we aren't telling parents until tomorrow. 🙄

Questions: I had them all answered by my doc today 😊

bustabucket

“Thick and tired” is exactly it 😂

cmmctee

jenkm1110 said:

@cmmctee I had to report for jury duty last week! It was going to be a looong trial-- when they went over the details, they said they anticipated the trial would last a week and a half. I had my US scheduled for the day before they expected the trial to end. Thankfully, when I appeared before the judge during the selection process, he asked if I had any conflicts with the scheduling. I explained my situation, and he said, "You had me at you're pregnant" and let me go. Hopefully they'll also consider your ~situation~!

Oh my gosh, I hope so! So far I haven't gotten a formal summons, but I expect I'll probably receive one soon since I don't have any "on paper" factors that would disqualify me. Fingers crossed I either don't receive one after all or I get an understanding judge as well!

mindless09

I'm doing ok. I had gotten sick directly after getting home from my first ultrasound and was not feeling well for almost 2 weeks. During the 2 weeks I was told my thyroid is acting up again so they put me on synthroid and will keep monitoring it. Just worried that is why I was sick and hoping it didn't affect my little boy.

bustabucket

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/21/22 / 10+1

Upcoming Appointments or Results: NIPT draw next week, NT US and appointment 2 wks from today. Trying to get my OB’s office to take pity on me and allow access to another US in the meanwhile…really struggling not to freak with every cramp and twinge. It’s been sad and scary to hear about the losses of Moms on this message board who have similar maternal profiles. At 36, I’m still getting used to the idea that I’m “old” comparatively, and now more than ever, that has me nervous and on edge.

How are you feeling?: Okay, mostly anxious. Initially was feeling relieved that I seemed to have the nausea cycles a bit more under control, but all things considered, now that has me even more worried. Just feeling tired from the hormonal/emotional rollercoaster of the 1st trimester.

Rants/Raves: Reeeeeeeally sick of seeing advertisements of all the size 0 maternity models with their perfect beach ball tummies and fabulously toned, thin arms and legs. Silly as it is, I guess I’m just now realizing that if I didn’t look like them pre-pregnancy, I sure as heck won’t now 😂

 Questions: Will this get easier/less scary? Maybe an impossible question to answer, but it’s definitely one that’s weighing on my heart and mind today…

portentosa

@bustabucket sending you big big hugs. I've known many women on these boards that have lost their babies early and late. It is scary and heartbreaking how often loss happens. I don't think we ever get over that anxious desire to hold our babies safe and sound. Know that you have plenty of company that understand how you're feeling here.

jelliebeen27

@bustabucket I’m 40 and had the same worries. I got my genetic testing back early this week and everything was perfect. That made me calm down a lot. I hope you have the same experience. Try to enjoy every day. We can’t control anything right now besides how healthy we are. It’s totally easier said than done. But I’m cheering you on! Being older os scary, but we’ve got this 💪🏼

omnommer

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: December 8, 12 wk + 1 day

Upcoming Appointments or Results: we got our NIPT results back. No genetic worries but we haven’t looked at the sex yet. We had the nurse send it to a baker so we can find out with family. 

How are you feeling?: Doing okay. Fatigue is starting to lift and I’m feeling less bloated/indigested than before.

Rants/Raves: just celebrated our anniversary, so that was lovely! No rants right now.

Questions: It’s another 6 days till my ultrasound. Anyone else feeling anxious since it’s been awhile from the first appointment? Since symptoms are lessening, I’ve just felt some anxiety over if everything is ok. There have been no signs that there’s something to worry about, but I can’t help but feel anxious!