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PG and TTC Check in!
We have 35 Pregnant Nesties!
3 are having girls
4 are having boys
2 are having twins ( 2 girl/girl sets)
26 are unknown just yet
We have 24 gals TTC
New Babies!!!
BraveAngel2 welcomed her little girl this weekend! Congratulations and we can?t wait to hear the details!
BFPs!!!!
Welcome Marcuej. We?re glad you came over the Seattle board to check us out, hopefully you will joing our weekly check in!
Welcome to New TTCers!
Please PG mommies, if you could perhaps answer any questions you have insight to on the TTC part that would be super helpful! To you TTC'ers, PLEASE post any questions on the board at ANY time. It doesn't all have to be about babies! 
Don't feel like you have to wait til the check in!
Other News!!
Appointments for TTCers and Preggers
BBlindy? Any good news to report?
Baby Watch!
March
18 ? Keri1013- BOY!
28 ? Mrs.Allman
April
1 ? Frecklegirl
10 ? bozeme1
May
3 ? jeannarheinberger
3 ? Mrs.Greg
15 ? Em7.31.04- BOY!
15- kelisaw
21- Itskacie- GIRL!
?? ? Skyabove
31- MandiG ? GIRL!
June
2 ? MrsJazzSinger- GIRL!
17 ? Pearly1- BOY!
10 ? SeattleStef ? TWIN GIRLS!
?? ? Neudorfer
?? ? Anita_69- BOY!
24- MrsMezzy ? IDENTICAL TWIN GIRLS!
July
5 ? Blueeyes77
7 ? mwhite5283
9 ? April302005
11 ? BadaBing 327
12- Wait_Patiently
12- IHeartHimMore
16- MelodyFreg
19 ? Mrs.Kittle
?? ? Muesfamily
?? ? BigIslandHi
27- Bri&Shane_3/8/08
August
7 ? Zapswife
16 ? MissBlush ? SURPRISE!
27 ? Kglan
30 - Nancy_Drew
September
7- Jeffrae
8- Milliedilly
?- SunFan30
Trying to Concieve
Omangie - February 07
MrsZemler - April 07
AliceNP- August 07
Alli923- May 09
avann- October 07 (charting)
MeganLinnea- October 07
Babyin08- December 07
CDMay2006 - April 08
VallartaTiffany ? April 08
Readytoride - May 08
SpacyStaci - June 08
MrsRooks07
Bloom2be*- Oct. 07
BBLindy- 10/06
IrishSapphire - August 08
LMichelleG
JDCSKF
Kthoren
2-Step
MrsH_08
McJen715
KRoseToes- Dec ?08
MrsAmyB- Jan ?09
* Add your info when you post if you would like to be added to the lists!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy?
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula?
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day?
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants?
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat?
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share) 
10. Questions for next week?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx?
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc?
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months?
6. Questions for next week?
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2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Nothing really
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? We have a special situation, my DH is paralyzed. We did talk to them about TTC (before we even started) and they were willing to help immediately and gave us our options. We were actually able to conceive on our own though...hoping for the same this time. I also use fertilityfriend.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? Half caf instead of 2 shots, nothing else really. I do avoid alcohol in the 2ww.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? Yes and yes. If I stop charting then I will forget when I really should be. It also helps you see your body patterns.
Steal my kids picture or pretend they are yours, I will find where you live and ship all of their dirty diapers to your doorstep. Promise.
Add me to your list! I'm due July 12th, I'm from Olympia, and I find out boy/girl Feb. 17th.
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? In the 16th Week. And I get a headache at the same time every day. I'm hoping this isn't becoming a longlived trend.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? My 22nd birthday on the 10th!!!!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Oooh, next appointment is on Feb. 17th, and we get to find out the sex!! Yay!!!
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? I so far have lucked out and havn't gotton sick. *knock on wood*
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? My midwife suggested it, but I'm considering my husband to be my doula.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I have a nalgene bottle I fill up four times at least.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? I so far havn't bought them. I'm going to need to get on that soon...I'm down to one pair of pants that fit, and I cant wear them to work.
8. I'm wanting to keep the pregnacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? Nope. But my boss is a good friend of mine, so there was no secret keeping there. Besides, it's only a part time job, and I'm not going back after the baby is born.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
Not sure numbers exactly. But it's a good bit. 
10. Questions for next week? Anyone have and good "stranger touching belly" stories?
My due date is actually July 6 - thx!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Week 18/19 Any new aches or pains? No but I have fallen twice in the last week and am worried that something will happen to the baby but everything is all right.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? U/S scan at work on Wednesday (I work for Philips)
3. When is your next appointment? Wed, Feb. 4 Will anything special happen at that appointment? AMF blood work, regular check up
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? Not sure but I have a bad one again now (thank you to my husband who 'lovingly' gave it to me.
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? No.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I fill up 4 water bottles at work, drink one before I go to work and two when I get home.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? about 10 weeks - I underwent fertility treatments so already had some hormone bloat going on so it affected my waistline quickly.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? No, because of our fertility treatments and many appts, i had to talk to work early. They have been nothing but supportive.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
5 lbs. I gained 13 pounds in 3 weeks of fertility treatments but lost 9 of those before our BFP, so i guess techincially its 9 pounds pre-pregnancy weight.
10. Questions for next week? When is/was your baby shower? Any good ideas for hostess gifts?
TTC
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? - I saw Dr. Opsahl at Northwest Center for Reproductive Sciences (I believe Jody and Robyn also saw him). I had high FSH and multiple unexplained MCs.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? We ate better, took more vitamins and tried to get more sleep.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? I charted every month until we started fertility. Then it wasn't in my hands.
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? ??12, same as always.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? ??I can't think of anything in particular.
3.?When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? ??Still haven't scheduled it yet...
4.???Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? ??Last time I got really sick in my third tri and was told I could take DayQuil. ?I don't think it's ok in first tri, though.
5.???Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? ??Yes, but it's expensive, and we have several other financial priorities right now, so I'm hoping we can afford it.?6.??How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? ??My question. ?I've been having a hard time with this, especially with the morning sickness. ?It's critical that I drink enough water so that I can avoid getting kidney stones again this time.?7.?When did you buy your first maternity pants? ??Last time I think I bought some at around 11 weeks.??
8.?I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy.? ?Anyone else in the same boat? ?No, but I look 6 months pregnant already (no exaggeration), so that's not really an option for me.?9.??Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)??
10.??Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 15, no aches or pains
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? A quiet week
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? March 6th, the BIG u/s
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? I just ride it out and take one tylenol a day
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? Nope
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I am unemployed, so I have nothing to do but drink water
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? I bought my first pair last week in preparation - but haven't worn them yet.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? Sort of. I'm unemployed, so should I have an interview, I will probably not disclose it until/if I am hired.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
I have actually lost 3 pounds.
10. Questions for next week? When did you start the nursery?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?? 17w/2d.? Fighting a nasty cold for almost a week now.? And I can no longer sleep normally.? I now have a huge pillow under my top leg that I have to wrangle and maneuver every time I switch positions.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?? Going to BRU (for the first time) with my mom this afternoon
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?? In two hours!? I *think* I'm getting another ultrasound, but I don't know for sure.? And if I do, we *might* get to find out the sex.?
4.??Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy?? My question.? Help me!? I'm miserable.
5.? Is anyone thinking about using a Doula?? Probably not.
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6.? How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day?? I'm not great about it.? But I try to just always have some water near me.? I find that adding a tiny bit a fruit juice makes me more likely to drink it since it has a little flavor.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants?? A week ago.? I'm SO much more comfortable now.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy.? Anyone else in the same boat?? Pretty different scenario for me since we're the bosses at work.? We didn't tell anyone until almost 12 weeks.? And if we had wanted to keep it in longer, we probably could've made it to 15 weeks without people getting suspicious of my belly.? I didn't really start to show at all until then.
9.?Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)?
? Only about 3-4 lbs total.? I think I may not be eating enough.? Seems impossible... this girl can EAT.
10.?Questions for next week?? When did you start childbirth prep classes and when did you take the hospital tour?
TTC
4.?Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc?? I cut way back on alcohol - mostly just because I was trying to be healthy in general.? But - can't hurt the TTC, right?
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5.?During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months?? I charted straight through regardless of what was going on.? I'm the kind of person that if I let myself get out of the habit, it will be hard for me to get back into it.
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Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 21-22, Same back pains are getting worse and every night I wake up with a headache. I think the headache might be from grinding my teeth, but I?ll blame pregnancy while I can. J
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? First physical therapy appt tomorrow. I?m hoping I?ll learn some tricks to help my back and maybe get a massage.
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Appt at the MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine) office next week. It?s our regular monthly appt, but we get to see the babies again. Having twins has totally spoiled us with ultrasounds.
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? Haven?t had one yet?actually haven?t even taken a Tylenol yet.
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? We talked about it, but decided not to due to the cost and the fact that my husband is a very calm and supportive person. Even though he isn?t trained and doesn?t know much about birthing, I know he?ll be a great strength in the delivery room for me.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I?ve always been a well hydrated person. I just keep my Nalgene bottle at my desk and make sure to drink 4-5 each day ? 1 before work, 3 at work, 1 after work.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? I haven?t buttoned my pants since Halloween. I wore the belly band for a few months and finally started wearing maternity pants at around 15w.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? I told my managers at 8w and the rest of my team at 13w. I work for a really big company so I feel fairly confident that they won?t make career impacting decisions based on the pregnancy.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
I?ve been trying really hard to gain weight. I started out underweight according to my doctors and the weight gain goal for twins is 24 pounds by 24 weeks. At 15w I still hadn?t gained any weight, but I?m proud to say I?m now up about 19 pounds. Woop woop!
10. Questions for next week? Has anyone worn one of those contraptions that holds your belly up during pregnancy? They recommended them during my Expecting Multiples class, but am curious if anyone else has used them or found them helpful.
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
Week 9, my knee pain I had with my first has already presented itself.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Visiting my sister
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? -Feb 12th, we'll try and hear the heartbeat
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? - I got the A-OK for robitussin dm for coughing but it hasn't helped too much.
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula?
No, but we should have some family help
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day?
Need to be better, I just try and have it always around
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants?
Can't remember for sure. I've loaned them out and now need to recover them!
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? This was my ?, my company is great but we had some layoffs recently. I'll tell them after out ultra sound the end of this month once we know everything is viable and sticky.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
Water weight again! Hopefully I can keep the rings on and avoid carpal tunnel this time around
10. Questions for next week? If you have childern already, when do you plan to tell them about the new arrival?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
I am in my 16th week. I officially look pregnant...over the weekend I popped. My last pregnancy took so much longer
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
This week is a little stressful, so I am looking forward to the end of the week
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?
Same as last time! Tursday, March 5th for the big US.
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy?
I believe that if the doctor says it is okay than it is probably okay and sleep to me is so important. So I tend to not take as much during the day, but in the evening I take medicine (based on Dr rec).
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula?
Nope. I knew I was going to get an epidural last time and I will get one this time and most people I know told me that a Doula is really only something to invest in if you are going to not use the drugs. They are supposed to help with pain control. I am also a very calm person anyway.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day?
I find myself thirsty all day so I just drink when I am thirsty. Some days I do better than others depending on my schedule.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants?
I am going maternity clothes shopping this weekend...because I am in need. I borrowed so many things last pregnancy that I don't own many of my own. Although I have one pair of maternity jeans and my work lets us wear jeans...so that is GREAT!
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat?
Nope. This is the one time when I am thankful I work for a state university. Job security is pretty good!
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
I have gained 7 pounds...I feel like I am gaining weight quicker and in more places than just my belly with this pregancy!
10. Questions for next week?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? Cycle 11 / Waiting to O
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Going to Leavenworth w/ DH and my brother and his wife (we always have a blast with them).
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? I wouldn't say we've had "trouble" at this point, while we've been TTC 11 cycles MANY of them were just off months and I was under a LOT of stress (things have FINALLY settled down). We will see a Dr. if not pg by the summer.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? Taking prenatal vitamins, eating a bit more healthy, and recently I've been trying to get into better shape.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? We've had a lot of "off" months due to DH traveling. I stopped charting due to stress and DH being gone an entire month and was going to start taking my temp again this cycle - starting this morning ... that's when I realized the battery in the thermometer was dead.
6. Questions for next week? Has TTC affected your stress level? Positively/Negatively? Is it affecting your marriage at all?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
I am in week 30. Aches and pains: lower back, tailbone. Kicking in the ribs and pelvis at the same time. (actually I've been quite the complainer about this for weeks) :P
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
I am looking forward to being in the 8th month after next week, that's pretty crazy. And I can't wait to be able to pick out the rogue body part, sticking out of my lopsided belly. So glad I took maternity picks a few weeks ago...
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?
Next appointment is @ 32 weeks. I actually have to make it today. Nothing special, except hospital tour. I am excited to see just how swanky Overlake really is.
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy?
MissBlush and Seattle_JiLLn are my new favorite lay-doctors. I finally got some rest due to the Benadryl they suggested. But other then that, I was trying not to take anything.
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula?
One of my good friends is training to be a Doula, I use her for advice, but I want the first delivery to be just DH and I.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day?
I keep a very large water bottle on my desk and I have to finish one bottle before lunch, and one by the end of the school day. I am usually pretty good about this, but not always.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants?
Actually, by the end of the first trimester. I started pook'n out early. Curse of the short torso.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat?
I actually told them after 8 weeks, but I am a teacher. Different rules. It is probably one of the only jobs not hurt by the economy, at least not in the Catholic School System (which is where I am currently at, public is a different story).
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
I have gained 20 pounds so far. If I can stay on course, I will only gain ten more pounds (1 lb/week) but if I go over, Oh Well!
The only Easter Bunny I can get behind.
Maxwell Joseph 4/09 Lucy Violet 10/12
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 11weeks
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Nothing really
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Next appointment is on 2/12, it is my combined screen (U/S & blood screen for downs & CF)
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? I have this list in the FAQ's my midwife gave me. I know you can take tylenol, and maybe sudafed. You should call your doc for their recommended list of ok to take drugs.
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? Nope, I have a midwife.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I have this large (32 oz) bottle that I fill with nice filtered cold water. I try to drink at least one before lunch and 2 more by the time I leave work each day. I am really bad on the weekends.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? I haven't yet.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? Our reasons are not because of the economy, we are keeping it secret for a while because of the mc risks.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
Overall TTTC (including IVF) weight gain is 15 lbs. From BFP to now, about 1 lb.
10. Questions for next week? How do I sign up for the possible free Philips 3D ultrasound? :-)
TTC
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? Yes, we ended up having male-factor. We saw the Pacific NW Fertility in downtown Seattle. My primary doc was Dr Woodford, but you see all 3 docs during your care and the wonderful nurses. They were fantastic. I have 2 other friends who went there and had sucess.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? In the begining i would stop drinking alcohol during the 2ww, but then when nothing happened month-after-month, I gave up on that until IVF.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? I thought so due to our schedules and travel, but then that ended up not being our problem really.
The only Easter Bunny I can get behind.
Maxwell Joseph 4/09 Lucy Violet 10/12
Forgot to ask you to add me to your list. Due April 11, 2009. Baby Boy: Maxwell Joseph
The only Easter Bunny I can get behind.
Maxwell Joseph 4/09 Lucy Violet 10/12
TTC
She can sit up now so I'm looking forward to some new poses!
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? 9th cycle (I think), waiting to O
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Another photo session with my favorite preemie
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? We've been ttc for 9 months, and I thought when I went in for my annual last month that I would start talking to the doc about where to go from there, but he said he wouldn't even begin testing until after 18 months of ttc. I'm giving it a year and then I think I'm making an appointment with someone else to discuss some options.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? I cut back a little on caffeine and have started to try to eat healthier.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? I gave up charting a few months ago for awhile but might take it up again next cycle. Last month was an off month for a few reasons, but we are back on now
6. Questions for next week? Have you had any second thoughts about ttc due to the economy?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? Ugh, not sure since Fertility Friend deleted all my entries. I think waitin got O.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? We're going to look at a house on Sun and I'm kind of excited about that!
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? n/a
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? We've just been socking away extra $$$ into savings, cutting back on alcohol, and eating healthier.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? Haven't run into this yet, but I think I would keep charting just to know everything is normal.
6. Questions for next week?
unlurking
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
cycle 12 (IUI #1), end of 2WW, looks like moving onto 13 (spotting, temp drop and neg hpt today)
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? the weekend
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? yes, we are seeing Dr Talebian at NW Center for Reproductive Sciences. Currently no diagnosis - all tests came back ok, but I have been previously diagnosed with endometriosis so that might be a contributing factor. My primary care physician refered me to a RE after 6 months because of my history.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? I stop drinking alcohol during 2ww. Swiched to decaf chai. Just started acupuncture. Try not to take NSAIDs
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? I've always tracked the dates of my period, and at first just added OPKs. I've been temping for the past 6 months and haven't taken any months off from charting.
6. Questions for next week? Any good headache remedies when you can't take advil or aleve?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
23 weeks exactly! I've started getting really bad rib pain - doctor said it was likely from the nerve there being pressed on
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
24 weeks is viability
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?
In another month at 27 weeks, I'll have my glucose test then and probably schedule my ultrasound to check on my placenta previa.
I had an appointment this morning as well, but it was the standard check weight, bp and listen to baby on the doppler check up.
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy?
I haven't had one during this pregnancy (knock on wood) but I'd probably take Sudafed, hot showers and get lots of extra rest
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula?
N/A
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day?
I'm really bad at this, I need to work on it more - one thing I've started doing recently is making sure I drink one glass of water for every other glass of beverage I drink (juice, pop, etc.)
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants?
I bought a pair of adjustable waist pants really early on because I bloated big time - but I bought my first full panel jeans around 14 weeks I think
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat?
Nope, I wasn't working when I found out I was pregnant and then worked a bit at BRU during the holidays and am back to being a SAHW and finishing up my degree online right now.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
I was up 4lbs. total at 19 weeks, and in the past 4 weeks I gained another 7-8 for a total of about 11-12lbs. so far. This past month is the first full month that I didn't have morning sickness and a lack of appetite, so I call it my "catch up" month
10. Questions for next week?
Quick update to my answers:
No ultrasound today... big u/s scheduled for next Tuesday! ?:)
As for the cold - I've been super congested so I tried Neo-Synephrine nasal spray. ?It's awesome. ?Clears out the congestion pretty immediately and lasts for a few hours. ?Downside - you're only supposed to use it for 2-3 days in a row so the pharmacist recommended I get some plain saline spray too. ?Haven't tried that yet.
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TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? 2WW
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? We may go to a specialist in the future since we are 37 years old.
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? I switched from Aveda to Clarins facial products. I am more careful with eating, but I love chocolate soymilk, so this is a chore. I was not really much of a social drinker, so not drinking is not really an issue.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? Yes, but after a miscarriage, your cycle is not as consistent, so it was more difficult to find my O date, but I have lucked out some months with better timing. It is better when my O date is on the weekend or a holiday.
6. Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 33, 34 tomorrow! Still the achy back, and I've noticed my shoes are a little tighter lately.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?My dad and stepmom are coming this weekend for a visit (from Ohio).
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Next week, Thursday I think. I think this may be the GBS test?
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? Neti pot! This has been my savior, using it every day seems to keep sinus headaches and pressure at bay, when I have had that I use the Neti pot two or even three times a day, plus long steamy showers and hot washcloths on my face.
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? Yes, I have a great one! If you'd like a recommendation (she's in Snohomish County) let me know (as long as you're not due mid-March like me!
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I got a Klean Kanteen bottle for Christmas and that helps, I can keep water with me if I am in a meeting or driving. At work I always have a glass of water on my desk and find that really helps, I think I do a better job of drinking water on workdays than weekends.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? Hmm, pretty early, maybe 12 or 14 weeks?
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? I waited until 12 weeks, we were facing potential layoffs but knew I'd have to share the news sooner or later and didn't want to wait longer.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
Around 24 pounds, I think.
TTC10. Questions for next week?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? 2nd, waiting to O
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? I've got a coupon for Ann Taylor Factory Store burning a hole in my pocket....
3. Anyone else on the Seattle boards have trouble ttc? If so..who did you see, if you are open/willing what was ur dx? NA
4. Have you changed anything lifestyle wise while ttc? I'm cutting back on my caffeine and trying to cut out alcohol during the 2WW. In the months before we officially started trying, I made a real effort to get in shape. I run a few times a week now. I want to be in good shape for pregnancy and then have an easier time to get back in shape after baby.
5. During TTC do/did you have some "off" months that you know the timing just wasn't right? Did you continue charting those months? NA, I don't chart.
6. Questions for next week? Does anyone besides me NOT chart? If so, do/did you have a timeline of when you might start charting if nothing happens?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 26, starting to have more hip pain when I sleep.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Prenatal yoga and starting our birthing class
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Feb 25th, Glucose test
4. Since there are so many meds we can't take, what did/do you do for bad colds during pregnancy? Tea, Vitamin C, lots of hand washing. DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE!
5. Is anyone thinking about using a Doula? We are not, we have a midwife, two midwifery students plus DH and my mom. We think we will have enough people there.
6. How do you make sure you're drinking enough each day? I keep a 40 oz water bottle with me at all times and constantly keep refilling.
7. When did you buy your first maternity pants? 12 weeks, I was so sick my pre-pg pants made me throw up.
8. I'm wanting to keep the preganacy secret from work as long as possbile just because of this scary economy. Anyone else in the same boat? Work knew before my family. I was going to take some time off but had to go back to stay on insurance.
9. Weight gain so far? (If you care to share)
4 lbs, but I also lost 12 lbs first tri from being so sick. I'm just up 4 lbs from pre-pg now.
10. Questions for next week?