Community› The Bump Month Clubs› April 2023 Moms
April 2023 Moms
New Discussion

Weekly Check In: week of 12/19

nsk489nsk489 member
in April 2023 Moms
FTM/STM/TTM+: 
EDD/Weeks+Days: 
Baby is the size of: 
Team blue/pink/green:
Upcoming Appointments: 
How are you feeling?: 
Rants/Raves:
GTKY: What is your go-to cozy winter meal?
Report Reply to Post

Re: Weekly Check In: week of 12/19

  • Loading the player...
  • trubaby411trubaby411 member
    @acleverusername I used a photo that is on his fridge as reference. It's a photo of my best friend when she was very pregnant with my godson. He knows it was him in her belly in that photo. I asked him if he remembers that photo and he said he did and that he was in his mommy's belly. I said "well, I have a baby in my belly just like mommy did in that picture" and his jaw dropped and he said "where?!?". I showed him my belly and he rubbed it and had some questions like how long until she came out and such. It was adorable. 
    Also, love the book idea! I can't wait to hear more. And eff that clinic for being the worst AND for continuing to be a thorn in your side. 🙄
    Report Reply
  • etnyahetnyah member
    @acleverusername oh my god I’d be livid with that clinic. What a complete mess. Hopefully you’ll never hear from them again! 
    DS born 2/18/2019
    DD born 4/1/2023
    Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
    Report Reply
  • iiireneiiirene member
    @arelianrae I looove chicken and dumplings 🤤 
    Report Reply
  • scaredunpreparedscaredunprepared member
    @etnyah ugh I'm sorry you ended up getting sick!  

    @cortsull0724 I can't imagine moving during the holidays! So much stress. 
     Good luck!

    @iiirene God bless you for cooking with a whole class full of kids. I can barely stand cooking with my own kid!

    @ac@acleverusername wow that's amazing you are writing a book! And that clinic needs to be looked into.  That's some shady stuff!


    Report Reply
  • scaredunpreparedscaredunprepared member
    FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM

    EDD/Weeks+Days: 25 weeks today

    Baby is the size of: ?

    Team blue/pink/green: GREEN!

    Upcoming Appointments: 12/28 for my 2nd glucose test, 12/30 for my normal appointment, 1/9 for my 1st growth ultrasound 

    How are you feeling?: OK, just achy when I first start moving after sitting a bit, lots of heartburn, and pretty tired lately and I have 0 patience for my 4 year old which I feel awful about. 

    Rant: Said 4 year old is REALLY pushing my buttons and driving me nuts. While making cookies (something supposed to be fun), she refused to listen to anything I said and ended up being "bored" about 2 minutes in. When we drive around to look at lights tonight, she kept complaint and asking when we would be going home. These are supposed to be fun activities, child! I'm trying to be a fun mom and make Christmas memories with you!!!!!  

    Rave: After spending all day with both kids and wanting to pull my hair out, hubby took over for 2 hours so I could decompress and I ABSOLUTELY NEEDED IT!

    GTKY: What is your go-to cozy winter meal? Turkey/ chicken/veggie chili or crock pot chicken pot pie.

    Report Reply
  • ladyofarlingtonladyofarlington member
    edited December 2022
    OK so clearly we need a recipe thread to share all these cozy winter recipes! Every single one of them has me drooling over here haha. 

    FTM/STM/TTM+: STM 
    EDD/Weeks+Days: 4/12; 24 weeks
    Baby is the size of: cantaloupe 
    Team blue/pink/green: girl!
    Upcoming Appointments: I had my glucose test this morning. Next up is my Rhogam injection at 28 weeks. 
    How are you feeling?: Pretty good
    Rants/Raves:
    GTKY: What is your go-to cozy winter meal?
    Meatloaf is my go to and I can’t wait to learn about all the recipes! Will start a new thread for that! 

    @scaredunprepared I feel ya on lacking patience for the 4 year old… and I thought 4 was supposed to be “easier” than 3! We are having some bedtime battles and are probably close to dropping nap over here, which may be leading to my thin patience. 
    Report Reply
  • nsk489nsk489 member
    @acleverusername posted my recipes for you on the other thread!

    Also anyone else a little nervous to do the GD testing so soon after the holidays? I have an appt the first week of Jan but she didn't mention the GD test so maybe mine is not til later that month...either way maybe I should slow my roll with all the cookies I'm inhaling 

    Report Reply
  • begb9begb9 member
    @nsk489 I had the same thought! Mine is the week after Christmas. I have definitely been indulging so maybe I should find some balance 😬
    Report Reply
  • maggied26maggied26 member
    @nsk489 yesss I'm getting nervous about the glucose test, I have it the first week of January. I'm not big into sweets like cookies and stuff but right now pop is something I've definitely been drinking more often so I'm thinking I need to slow my roll a bit...

    FTM/STM/TTM+:  stm

    EDD/Weeks+Days: 24 weeks today, due 4/12

    Baby is the size of: no idea anymore

    Team blue/pink/green: pink

    Upcoming Appointments: January 5th for gtt and check up

    How are you feeling?: pretty good but definitely getting to a point where I really can't eat much without feeling painful bloating. And heartburn..

    Rants/Raves: rant: we're hunkering down for our big snow storm thays supposed to hit tomorrow. Not a crazy amount of snow but extremely cold temperatures and high winds are supposed to creat blizzard like conditions.  Mostly I'm worried about power outages  because we live in an older neighborhood where all our powerlines are in the air. The last time I was pregnant, we had a huge storm in the summer with crazy winds and we were out of power for 5 full days... so I'm doing a lot of praying! And also hoping it will all pass in time for us to see family for Christmas 

    GTKY: What is your go-to cozy winter meal? 
    OK this is a hard one because I'm a foodie... we do soup month every year in January ( always from scratch, even the broth!). I also love tamales which are perfect this time of year. We are kicking off the soups early and making chicken giardiniera soup tomorrow ( basically like chicken noodle soup but in place of regular noodles we use orzo and we add giardiniera and chopped Claussen pickles - sounds weird, I know but it's so freaking good haha).  Also obsessed with hot sandwiches like toasty subs or paninis!

    Also have to agree with everyone above talking about chicken and dumplings! It's a family staple for me; my mom taught me how to make them from scratch and she was taught by her mom who learned from her mom lol. It's a recipe that goes way back and I can't wait to teach it to my own daughters ❤
    Report Reply
  • etnyahetnyah member
    @maggied26 the cold and potential power outages has me nervous as well! It’s not going to be nearly as cold where I am as some places, but the power seems to go out over nothing in my county. Earlier this month thousands were without power because of snow weighing down and breaking tree branches, tearing down power lines! The PNW isn’t equipped for snow, but it’s becoming normal each winter now so maybe they need to do something…

    Here’s hoping the power stays on for everyone!
    DS born 2/18/2019
    DD born 4/1/2023
    Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
    Report Reply
  • iiireneiiirene member
    edited December 2022
    @nsk489 I don’t think I can calm down on the cookies. I’ve made my favorite ginger snap cookies twice this month already. We had a cookie party at work today and I just went back and ate more and more of my own cookies 

    @maggied26 were supposed to get some really cold weather too. A 70 degree drop from today to tomorrow. I’m really grateful that my district canceled school so our winter break starts early but nervous about how cold it’s going to get. 
    Report Reply
  • nsk489nsk489 member
    @iiirene 70 degree drop?!! That is nuts!!

    I'm crossing my fingers and toes that our flight isn't cancelled tomorrow. Supposed to be snow and freezing rain here
    Report Reply
  • shoogapoffshoogapoff member
    @nsk489 @begb9 @maggied26 As someone who had GD in her last pregnancy, despite no risk factors, let me assure you that your diet does not cause GD. You don't want to have a high carb breakfast the day of your test, but otherwise, it's not about how much sugar you eat on a daily basis. GD is a placenta issue: when a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively. It is not within your control. So rest assured you're not setting yourself up for failure if you enjoy the holiday treats a little more than usual. 
    Report Reply
  • v_flowersv_flowers member
    FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM

    EDD/Weeks+Days: 24w 2d

    Baby is the size of: ??

    Team blue/pink/green: Pink

    Upcoming Appointments: 1/12 for my GD test. I am dreading it! I had to take an entire day off of work (the joys being a teacher), and skipping breakfast/coffee in the morning makes me feel so sick. Any tips or helpful info would be so appreciated! 

    How are you feeling?: I’ve had a cold the past few days, so I’m feeling pretty crummy. I’m avoiding OTC meds if I can help it. I’ve just been resting and staying hydrated. I would love to be over the sinus issues/general fatigue so that I can enjoy Christmas with my family. 
     
    Rants/Raves: I’m just so happy to have a break from work! I love a slow morning and that is exactly what I will be savoring for the rest of winter break. 

    GTKY: What is your go-to cozy winter meal? I love making homemade soups! We usually make one once a week during the winter. The food blogger Damn Delicious has amazing recipes! 
    Report Reply
  • iiireneiiirene member
    edited December 2022
    @nsk489 it was 48° yesterday and right now it’s -17°! It’s wild. With wind chill it’s -33°. Hope you get on your flight!
    Report Reply
  • enw1028enw1028 member
    edited December 2022
    @v_flowers I would check with your OB about the glucose test guidelines. When I had my son in 2020 we could only have certain foods like eggs and a few other things before the test (you didn’t have to fully fast) but when I scheduled my glucose this time they said it had changed and there are no restrictions because they want a true reading of your levels based on how you typically eat! I was shocked! Just wanted to throw that out there in case it’s the same for you 😊
    Report Reply
  • trubaby411trubaby411 member
    @iiirene ugh and I've been dreading the 20s here this weekend. -33 with the wind chill?! Stoooooop!
    Report Reply
  • iiireneiiirene member
    @v_flowers my midwife said I can eat but it avoid carbs

    @trubaby411 its so cold we keep having to relight our heater. I also forgot to keep our kitchen sink dripping over night so that pipe is frozen 😬 
    Report Reply
  • trubaby411trubaby411 member
    @iiirene ughhhh there's nothing good about that kind of cold. Stay bundled! 
    Report Reply
  • scaredunpreparedscaredunprepared member
    My glucose test is 3 days after Christmas and I am going to assume I will fail....so planning to indulge while I can! Probably not the best way to think about it, but i can't justify restricting my goodie intake at Christmas! (Maybe I should have asked to have my test before Christmas so I would be forced to control myself?)
    Report Reply
  • etnyahetnyah member
    @scaredunprepared I vote indulge! It’s only one weekend after all, plenty of time to restrict yourself later!
    DS born 2/18/2019
    DD born 4/1/2023
    Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
    Report Reply
  • returning_bump_memberreturning_bump_member member
    @iiirene that is "I'm not going anywhere but in front of a fire" cold! 🥶

    @scaredunprepared I vote indulge too! 

    FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
    EDD/Weeks+Days: 4/1 25 weeks
    Baby is the size of: 🚫 
    Team blue/pink/green: pink
    Upcoming Appointments: 1/5 which starts bi-weekly appts 😨
    How are you feeling?: LARGE! I know it's just baby growing, but whew! And my boobs have definitely gotten bigger in the last week too. Yay.
    Rants/Raves: None that I can think of. 
    GTKY: What is your go-to cozy winter meal? Oooh tough one. A hearty chili or creamy soup. I also drink herbal tea often in winter if just to hold something warm.
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers Daisypath Anniversary tickers
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"