Weekly Check in - October 14th

pumpkins7

EDD / Weeks + Days:

FTM/STM/TTM+:

Baby is the size of a (an): 

Team blue/pink/green:

Upcoming Appointments:

How are you feeling?: 

Rants/Raves: 

Questions:

GTKY:  If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy?

pumpkins7

EDD / Weeks + Days: February 18th, 21w + 6d

FTM/STM/TTM+: STM

Baby is the size of a (an): papaya 

Team blue/pink/green: Blue

Upcoming Appointments: next one is October 29th. And then will be the 3 hour glucose test 

How are you feeling?: I’m getting more aches and pains in my pelvic area. Partly due to carrying around my toddler 

Rants/Raves: survived the hurricane. I wish my husband would be around more to help with the toddler and house stuff but he’s doing what he’s doing.

Questions: is anyone still coming here? Feels pretty inactive 

GTKY:  If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy? Haven’t listened to a podcast in a while but will be listening to a hypnobirthing audiobook once I find the one I listened to during my first labor.

luckyduck42

@pumpkins7 I wish more people participated here! I miss the connections. 

EDD / Weeks + Days: 23+2, Feb 8

FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM

Baby is the size of a (an): grapefruit

Team blue/pink/green: blue 💙

Upcoming Appointments: saw ob today, and I have another scan with mfm on Friday to check on growth

How are you feeling?: emotional. This little boy has lived longer than my second daughter. I am happy he is doing well, but making it past that milestone was rough. I'm still having trouble planning for the future, buying things, and setting up. Part of my brain is always expecting the worst, while I'm hoping for the best.

Rants/Raves: We spent the weekend in Boston, as part of DD1 birthday. We went to the Harry Potter exhibit and the museum of science. It was so much fun, but I'm so tired, and happy to sleep in my own bed tonight.

Questions:

GTKY:  If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy?

I haven't gotten into podcasts, but will sometimes listen to audio books in the car. Lately I can't focus on it, though.

karlee05

EDD / Weeks + Days: Feb 14th, 22w3d

FTM/STM/TTM+: ttm

Baby is the size of a (an): I don't remember..lol

Team blue/pink/green:💕

Upcoming Appointments: just had my anatomy scan last week- everything looks good! Next is glucose test on Nov 14th.

How are you feeling?:  Better now that I am sleeping more.

Rants/Raves: I'm always out of breath, it feels like. 

Questions:?

GTKY:  If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy?

I love podcasts. I like 1000 Hours Outside, Joe Rogan, and lately Megyn Kelly for all the election time drama. 

karlee05

@pumpkins7, this board is very quiet. I was active on The Bump during my first pregnancy (May 2013!) And a lot of us moms are still friends on facebook😊

gfgrump

EDD / Weeks + Days: 21 +2

FTM/STM/TTM+: stm

Baby is the size of a (an): not sure

Team blue/pink/green: pink 

Upcoming Appointments: anatomy scan today!

How are you feeling?: feeling ok. More people know now and so I'm talking about it more. I still find myself unable to be fully positive about it, instead I'm like, yeah it's crazy right? Bc it does feel cray to be having another after 6 years and to be 45. I'm not sure why I can't get past that feeling. My therapist has tried to help me work through it, but it always goes to the practical, and then I feel like I can't get to the depth of the feeling. And I'm a lot of ways the practical is the stress, but the feeling isn't going away. Not sure what to make of that. 

Physically, my most annoying symptom it's tingling in my hands and feet. 

Rants/Raves: yeah I stopped coming here bc we didn't have a lot of activity, but I'd love to find more community with others who are pregnant as right now I don't know anyone preggers irl. 
The heat in the bay area last week nearly put me over the edge, but we're back to normal weather now so happy about that. 

Questions:

GTKY: If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy?

Normal gossip is back for season 7! Makes me so happy. 

Sending healing vibes to anyone hit by either hurricane. 

pumpkins7

karlee05 said:

@pumpkins7, this board is very quiet. I was active on The Bump during my first pregnancy (May 2013!) And a lot of us moms are still friends on facebook😊

When I was pregnant with my first (August 2023), I found the board too late as the active ladies were in the process of moving over to Facebook. So I was hopeful to have join early this time. 😊

pumpkins7

@gfgrump I think just being pregnant is a crazy thing, no matter your age. It is such a body changing experience. I feel like during my first pregnancy I was in shock for a good portion of the first and second trimesters that it was hard to feel happy or excited. I know my shock stemmed from trying to avoid being pregnant for the prior 2 decades that suddenly being pregnant was so otherworldly to me and I didn’t really understand the idea of being pregnant. I was able to move through that by the middle of my third trimester. This time around, it’s been a little easier to accept that I’m pregnant. I think because I see my daughter everyday. Not 100% sure *shrugs* 

cortsull0724

EDD / Weeks + Days: 2/7 // 23 weeks

FTM/STM/TTM+: STM

Baby is the size of a (an): 23 week baby?

Team blue/pink/green: Boy!

Upcoming Appointments: 10/22 for Hematologist and 10/23 for OB

How are you feeling?: seconding the out of breath all the time!!  My husband had the nerve to say I need to work on some cardio the other day, I could have slapped him.  He didn’t mean it badly and apologized but still, like dude! 

Rants/Raves: Rant: my but hurts so bad all the time.  I sit on the floor and play with my toddler and it hurts so bad to move after.  Rave: enjoying the cute bump stage before I get so huge and uncomfortable! 

Questions: none really - but any advise of getting toddler ready for baby is welcome! 

GTKY:  If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy?  I love Morbid, listen to it every morning on my walk with my little one, since he doesn’t understand it yet!

also sorry for being MiA, with the move to SC and hurricane and extra doctor appts life has been crazy but I’m committed to getting back on here more and would love to connect more too!  

knottie98fb480bfbab3a72

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! 

EDD / Weeks + Days: 23 weeks and 3 days

FTM/STM/TTM+: not sure what those mean lol

Baby is the size of a (an): grapefruit? 

Team blue/pink/green: Team healthy baby! Lol

Upcoming Appointments: tomorrow follow up with the midwife

How are you feeling?: I’m feeling fine, achy and close are sometimes uncomfortably tight.. Just when I thought I got a big enough size. This is my husband and I’s first baby so it’s all so very new to us. This is also my first time using the chat on this app. I’ve only used this app so far to count number of kicks lol! 

Rants/Raves: what is with the hips hurting at night.. ugh I can’t seem to get comfortable. If it’s not the hips it’s the knees. Help? Raves.. I’m excited for this new journey :-) and I have a new plan to make sure I’m eating healthy while indulging a bit and listening to my body. 

Questions: ok I should’ve put the hip acting question here. Anyone else getting this at night and during the day? 

GTKY:  If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy?

 Hmmm I don’t listen to podcasts but I’m listening to a few audiobooks. Right now I’m listening to “Exactly where to start” by Phil Jones. It has nothing to do with pregnancy or babies and everything to do with starting my own business! Woohoo! 

gam061723

EDD / Weeks + Days: 21w3d

FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM

Baby is the size of a (an): 🥕? 

Team blue/pink/green: 💚

Upcoming Appointments: follow up anatomy scan because baby didn't cooperate for the first one.

How are you feeling?: Anxious, but excited. I had a bit of a scare Sunday/Monday. I started peeing blood and the doctors aren't sure why. Baby was checked out and was wiggling a bunch with a strong heartbeat so that was reassuring.

Rants/Raves: restless leg syndrome! 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Questions: Anyone else have unexplained blood in urine? The ER doc said baby might of just been pressing on my kidney, but no confirmation, and OB said maybe kidney stones but once again no confirmation (or pain).

GTKY: If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy? No podcasts, but I love a romance audio book.

luckyduck42

So, to try and keep this board more active... are there any weekly/monthly topics or discussions we should start?  Hump day bump day photos? Pregnancy memes? Anything input?

luckyduck42

knottie98fb480bfbab3a72 said:

Questions: ok I should’ve put the hip acting question here. 

FTM=first time mom
STM= second time mom

Do you have a pregnancy pillow? Or extra pillows to tuck around yourself? My pregnancy pillow is horseshoe shaped, supports my belly and back to keep me on my side, and I put it between my knees, which really helps.  I also started seeing a chiropractor about a year ago, which has helped. She has special training for pregnancy, so I am comfortable seeing her. I truly think it has made a difference in my hips, back, ribs, and my ability to breathe while pregnant!

karlee05

I second the chiropractor for hip pain! I get adjusted twice a month for now and it really helps with back, hip and pelvic discomfort.

catana15

EDD / Weeks + Days: Feb. 14th / 22 + 6

FTM/STM/TTM+: STM

Baby is the size of a (an): Coconut

Team blue/pink/green: pink

Upcoming Appointments: I have just a regular appointment with my OB next week

How are you feeling?: I'm still having the occasional morning sickness

Rants/Raves: my back is already bugging me this time. I think I'll take your advice for the other moms and go see a chiropractor

Questions: none 

GTKY: If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy? I haven't listened to a podcast in a long time. I listened to them a lot in the newborn stage during night feedings last time. So, maybe I'll pick them up again this time. Feel free to send any recs

catana15

luckyduck42 said:

So, to try and keep this board more active... are there any weekly/monthly topics or discussions we should start?  Hump day bump day photos? Pregnancy memes? Anything input?

I would love to see this board more active. I had my first during 2020, so this was the only other mom interaction I was getting. I know something that helped me when I was a FTM, were the weekly themed posts... strollers one week, carseats the next etc. I loved hearing firsthand accounts of things people loved or hated. We also do unpopular opinions or other get to know you type activities. 

cortsull0724

@luckyduck42 I’ll start doing weekly hump day bump day updates for everyone - those are always fun!! 

luckyduck42

@catana15 I'll start some product discussions!

maggielouwho

Hi ladies,

I’m tagging into this as I’m new to the community and didn’t see a check in for this week (10/21). I’m sad to see it’s crickets here, a coworkers wife recommended this place after her first two pregnancies pre Covid and couldn’t stop talking about it and the friends she made.

Hoping to find a group to not feel so alone in this with.

EDD / Weeks + Days: Feb. 16th, 23wks + 2

FTM/STM/TTM: FTM

Baby is the size of a (an): grapefruit

Team blue/pink/green: green

Upcoming Appointments: I have just a regular appointment with my OB next Tuesday.

How are you feeling?: Morning (noon and sometimes night) sickness at least two hours each day and a shooting pain along my lower back and around my hips that just started last week.

Rants/Raves: my food preferences are so all over the place and at this point, annoying that eating and grocery shopping have become a chore.

Questions: none

GTKY: If you listen to podcasts, what's your favorite podcast? If not, are you listening to anything you enjoy? I never got into the podcast thing, but I’m willing to listen to recs from anyone who’s got some.

karlee05

@maggielouwho, I totally agree about eating being a chore (grocery shopping has always been one for me!). Eating, and having to do so frequently, is so annoying to me because nothing ever sounds good. Well, other than fancy chocolate covered caramel apples but I can't eat $9 apples all day🤪

maggielouwho

@karlee05 I mean, you COULD, it’s caramel apple time of year. Plus, fruit? 🤣

I’m usually a fairly healthy eater (vegetarian for health issues my whole life), but my gosh, I’ve never wanted a bleeding hunk of meat and a gallon of apple juice more than I have the last three months, the juice situation I take care of daily but at this point I’m 99% sure my boyfriend is terrified for his life when he’s eating red meat and I’m just 😳😲👹 next to him.

I have no clue why, I thought it was an iron deficiency but, nope. Guess I’ll just keep salivating at the meat counter.

pumpkins7

maggielouwho said:

Hi ladies,

I’m tagging into this as I’m new to the community and didn’t see a check in for this week (10/21). I’m sad to see it’s crickets here, a coworkers wife recommended this place after her first two pregnancies pre Covid and couldn’t stop talking about it and the friends she made.

Sorry about missing this week. I’m in Florida and didn’t have internet access until late this week. I’ll pick up the weekly check-in on Monday.

knottie3d75caa42abb40d6

hey ! i just came here ! Nice!