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July 2013 Moms
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BTDT Check In!
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This is a weekly check in for all the momma who have "been around the block" when it comes to pregnancy and parenting! If you already have a child, feel free to join in!
Pregnancy
How far along are you?
Symptoms?
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related)
Got any names lined up? Care to share?
Current LO's
How is your LO this week?
Any new milestones?
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO?
Any cute new pictures this week?
GTKY
Who is your favorite author?
What hobbies do you have?
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Pregnancy
How far along are you? 5w 6d
Symptoms? No m/s yet (which I am trying to not read too much into), but fatigue and vivid dreams. Also, totally weird, but my right arm falls asleep everytime I lay down. I had this as an early symptom with all my pregnancies!
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Nothing much going on in that department. I'm just glad that I'm still preggers!
Got any names lined up? Care to share? We will be team green, so I think we'll be putting that decision on hold for awhile. I have three boys already, so I am pretty much tapped out of boy names, lol.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? My BF and I told the older DS's about my pregnancy and they are already so excited.
Any new milestones? Today is oldest DS's birthday. Eight! My LO is unlocking my iPhone.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? My LO (born Sept. 2011) refuses to walk or even stand up. I know he can do it, but he refuses. Unless of course, there is food in reach. Or those foam Nerf darts. He loves to try to choke on those.
Any cute new pictures this week? My avatar sums this up!
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? I am taking online courses right now, so my favorite author is Roy Rosenzweig because he writes an interesting textbook
What hobbies do you have? Other than hanging with my family, I am a Disney addict!
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 6w1d
Symptoms? Frequent urination, irritable, emotional
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) I have my first appt tomorrow
Got any names lined up? Care to share? We will be Team Green. For a boy I like Santino and for a girl Francesca
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Good
Any new milestones? He started standing by himself.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO?
Any cute new pictures this week? I don't know how to upload pics
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Jodi Picoult
What hobbies do you have? reading, shopping, nappingDS1 Jan 2012
DS2 July 2013
DS3 February 2016
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 6w6d
Symptoms? Fatigue, nausea, some bloating
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Still pregnant
Got any names lined up? Care to share? haven't discuss it yet, and probably won't until we know the sex. Even then it's staying secret until the baby is born.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Can't complain
Any new milestones? Nothing new this week
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? She has her own cute little dance she busts out every time she hears music.
Any cute new pictures this week?
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? I have a soft spot for Anne Rice
What hobbies do you have? Knitting, painting, reading.I'll Join!
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 6 weeks 5 days
Symptoms? severe nausea, sore boobs, exhaustion, throwing up, dizziness, constant thirst, varying from super hot to super cold.
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related): We got to see the heartbeat last week. This week, the symptoms are strong so I'm latching onto that as a good sign.
Got any names lined up? Care to share? Girl will be Ella Nicole (after great grandmother) boy will be William Richard (after DH's late father and my father).
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Dealing with the never ending yeast infection. I feel so bad for her!! But otherwise, she's doing fabulous.
Any new milestones? She's talking so much more.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? Not really quirky but cute. We have been trying to teach "please and thankyou". When we give her something, she will say "your welcome". She doesn't quite get the concept yet.
Any cute new pictures this week? See siggy. Enjoying the nice weather at the park.
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Maya Angelo
What hobbies do you have? Is chasing around a 2y/o a hobby? Besides that I like to read. I don't get much time b/c when she's in bed I'm usually crashing shortly after.
TTC since 6/2003. m/c 9/14/03 8 weeks, 5 chemical pregnancies, mmc 6/04 12 weeks, Michael born sleeping 5/25/05 at 22weeks always our angel, fought ovarian cancer and won, m/c 4/06 5.2 weeks and 7/07 6.6 weeks,Our Miracle baby girl born 4/8/10,mc 12/18/11 at 5.3 weeks, BFP 10/26/12 dating u/s on 11/8/12 showing a strong heartbeat!EDD July 4,2013. RCS on 6/27. Baby boy in NICU for 8 long and scary days before he was able to come home. We are now a happy family of 4
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Pregnancy
How far along are you? 6w1d
Symptoms? Terrible m/s yesterday and Sunday. Feeling good so far today.
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Had our first appt with the MW on Friday. She's great.
Got any names lined up? Care to share? If LO is a girl, we'll recycle our girl name from DS. No ideas on boy names.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? He's good. Hitting a lot though, and therefore spending a lot of minutes in timeout.
Any new milestones? Not really. Continues to catch up in verbal development.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? When he gets tired, he takes my hand and leads me to his bed, then pulls my hand down so I'll sit on it, then pushes my shoulder to make me lay down.
Any cute new pictures this week? A few, but I'm on my iPad.
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Michael O'Brien
What hobbies do you have? sewing, knitting, crocheting.
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 6w3d
Symptoms? Nausea
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Pretty uneventful
Got any names lined up? Care to share? Evelyn Ruth, Isaac something
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Constipated.
Any new milestones? Sleeping in her own bed!
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? She teases us. Comes in for a hug and then turns around and runs laughing all the way.
Any cute new pictures this week? I'm at work so no.
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Orson Scott Card
What hobbies do you have? I love reading, crochet, embroidery.
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DD born May 25, 2009. DS born June 16, 2011. BFP #3. 10/31/12 EDD July 8, 2013
How far along are you? 5w5d
Symptoms? Fatigued, but can't sleep. No m/s.
What's happened this week that's been good? Pregnancy related still pregnant!
Got any names lined up? Care to share? We've been coming up with a list. This week I'm hot on Iris Elisabeth and Jonah Wesley.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? 12months
Any new milestones? Walking allllll over the place! Saying uh oh, ouch, and wow
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? Whole mouth wide open "kisses"
Any cute new pictures this week? Mobile bumpin'
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? This is a hard pick!!
What hobbies do you have? Horseback riding, biking
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 5w 2d
Symptoms? a little fatigue, forgetting everything
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Nothing's really changed but I'm still pregnant!
Got any names lined up? Care to share? Not yet
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? She is learning to feed herself and it's really cute but messy.
Any new milestones? Feeding herself
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? She pretends to cough. My mom thinks it's funny and taught her and she does it when strangers are around and everyone looks at me funny.
Any cute new pictures this week? No, but I need to get some more.
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Don't have one. I haven't done much pleasure reading in a long time and I didn't enjoy reading my textbooks for school.
What hobbies do you have? I ride my horse (used to compete in eventing), and go to the gym.
Pregnancy
How far along are you? - 3w6d
Symptoms? - None yet
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) - I got my BFP yesterday!
Got any names lined up? Care to share? - We added the name Alexander to our boy's list. I'm really struggling to find girls names that I like.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? - A little fussy due to cutting a molar.
Any new milestones? - He learned a new word a few days ago. He pointed at a picture of a duck and said "Duck!"
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? - He likes to "chase" us around the house, growling like a bear. It's the funniest thing.
Any cute new pictures this week? - I haven't taken any this week.
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? - I don't want to say anyone lame like Nicholas Sparks but that's honestly the first author that popped in my head.
What hobbies do you have? - Crocheting, baking, anything crafty.
How far along are you? 5w5d
Symptoms? Fatigue, sore boobs
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Still a nice dark line!
Got any names lined up? We have a girl name, but no boy name yet
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Great! His birthday party is on Saturday and there are so many people coming! I've been stressing about the food and where everyone is going to sit!
Any new milestones? Not really
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? He calls motorcycles "doobeedahs" and marshmallows "mal-marsh" haha
Any cute new pictures this week?
Me and my sweet boy from our family pics taken this week:
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Hmmmm. I don't think I have just one. I love to read but am not too picky. Right now I'm reading a lot of Janette Oke.
What hobbies do you have? Reading, cooking
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 4 weeks, 5 days!
Symptoms? Not too much right now. Had some sore boobs but only a few times. And I have felt a little icky here and there, but nothing extreme. Pretty tired.
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Not much happened. I took a OPK and it was positive- lol. It didn't show on my last one and I miscarried. So I thought that was a good sign.
Got any names lined up? Care to share? Oh boy! I don't even wanna think about names! I have 3 boys and it gets harder and harder! Although, I don't have any girl names either.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? They are all good. So much energy that I feel I can't keep up sometimes.
Any new milestones? My 10 month old might be getting ready to walk. He walks around the furniture so good, but hasn't let go yet even though he barely holds on.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? Um, gosh I could name so many but it's like you'd have to know them to understand.
Any cute new pictures this week? No. Them more kids you have the less you take pictures. Sad, but true. This is a good reminder though...
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? I have so many! Jodi Picoult, Emily Giffin, Kristin Hannah... Some books I have loved, but can't remember the authors.
What hobbies do you have? Traveling, reading, painting and of course my kids!
Symptoms? Still tired, nauseous after I eat, heartburn.
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) - Still pregnant! I have my first ultrasound on Thursday.
Got any names lined up? Care to share? I really like Eden and Stella for a girl. For a boy I'm feeling Max.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Grumpy! Teething still and a growth spurt.
Any new milestones? He is cruising and trying to climb on everything.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? My DH taught him to speak wookie. It's hilarious.
Any cute new pictures this week?
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? I have so many. Laurell K Hamilton, Janet Evanovich, P.C and Kristen Cast, Nora Roberts, Nicholas Sparks, J.K. Rowling.
What hobbies do you have? I read when I can, sew and paint. I like photography but can't seem to put the time and effort into the editing aspect.
Pregnancy
How far along are you?
**6w4d
Symptoms?
**Nausea, bloat, tired
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related)
**Had a great u/s yesterday
Got any names lined up? Care to share?
**Just for a boy--Bryson Jerome
Current LO's
How is your LO this week?
**Much better than last week where she had Roseola, UTI and getting all 4 canines in. Not fun. She's actually been sleeping 1-2hrs later in the morning than usual! ::please keep up! I love not waking up at 6am::
Any new milestones?
**Just constantly saying new words
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO?
**Well, not sure how unique it is, but she loves to climb in and out of her potty and carry it around.
Any cute new pictures this week?
GTKY
Who is your favorite author?
**Hmmm, hard to say. For the longest time I would say CS Lewis--I loved the Wardrobe series. But I love HP books as well.
What hobbies do you have?
**Photography
Thanks for posting this!
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 4w 6d
Symptoms? Bloating, a little back pain, peeing a pretty good amount, a tiny bit of nausea - not really much of any of the above just little bits so far
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) I had a decent enough jump in my betas/HCG levels between Fri & Mon that I don't have to get stabbed Wed and hopefully Fri will be my last blood draw. Then they will schedule a six week u/s for the following week! So anxious but starting to feel a very small glimmer of hope that this one may stick!
Got any names lined up? Care to share? Got some girls' names in the mix but not ready to share yet. For boys' names we would be in big trouble since neither of us can find anything we like other than our son's name.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? He has been sick with cold
Any new milestones? Lol - when I picked him up at school today and asked him if he needed to go potty before we left we went into the bathroom and he insisted that he wanted to pee standing up. He didn't have to go after all but that was the first time I have seen him do that
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? He's a little bit in the "why" phase but instead of that, he more often asks, "Mommy?? What are you thinking??" - which I like much more than "why!"
Any cute new pictures this week? No - but the one in my siggy is from this Halloween just a few weeks ago.
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? Tough choice but gotta go with Joy Harjo, an amazing Native American poet.
What hobbies do you have? Cooking & cross-stitch.
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Pregnancy
How far along are you? 3w6d
Symptoms? Sore nipples, bloated.
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Got my positive BFP!
Got any names lined up? Care to share? My DH has a boy's name that he is obsessed with and I do not particularly like. I think I will keep from sharing until after we find out the gender.
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Molars are coming in, ugh!
Any new milestones? Saying "Hi" when she puts a phone to her head.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? Not sure
Any cute new pictures this week? I have pics of her playing at an indoor waterpark! She loved it!
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? I love so many books that it is hard to pick. Suzanne Collins is the one to come to mind first.
What hobbies do you have? Read. Trying to find some new ones the family can do together.
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#1 BFP 2/24/11 EDD 10/29/11 Born 11/1/11
(via emergency c-section due to prolapsed cord; dx with sensorineural hearing loss Feb 2012)
#2 BFP 9/13/12 EDD 5/20/13 Natural M/C 10/3/12
#3 BFP 11/13/12 EDD 7/27/13
Pregnancy
How far along are you? 4w 1d
Symptoms? None really
What's happened this week that's been good? (Pregnancy related) Got a darker BFP last night
Got any names lined up? Care to share? Yes! Ansley for a girl and Luke for a boy
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? 19mo! Time flew by.
Any new milestones? She's talking more and more every day.
What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO? She loves "bwing bwing" (anything shiny is bling bling!) and "puwuses" (purses, for those who are not fluent in toddler) - LOVE my diva!!
Any cute new pictures this week?
Not from this week but from Halloween - my little pirate girl!
GTKY
Who is your favorite author? JK Rowling because Harry Potter still rocks my world.
What hobbies do you have? I love to craft. I made DD's name letters in her room and I can't wait to make this LO's!!
Current LO's
How is your LO this week? Driving me crazy! Any new milestones? No new milestones in particular, he just getting more chatty. Actually, really chatty.What's a quirky thing they do that is unique to your LO?
Any cute new pictures this week? We got a snowstorm here in NJ at the end of last week and we built a snowman and took some cute pics.
GTKYWho is your favorite author? this is too hard to answer - I can name a few of my favorite books - The Great Gatsby, Anna Karenina, Gone Girl to name a few. I have made a habit of reading every book Bret Easton Ellis has written ( or at least almost all of them). What hobbies do you have? reading and cooking (very original, I know)