Grad Check in

btaylor19 · January 2012

Let's see some updates! Spread the word to the month boards please Smile

Ricola · January 2012

Good morning TTGP and a happy new year! May 2012 be full of BFP's for my friends that are TTC and happy and healthy babies for those that are waiting for their babies to arrive.

Alex is 5 1/2 weeks old now and doing great! He seems to be gaining weight just fine and we are still working on our breastfeeding skills. I am using a nipple shield due to his shallow latch and it's our life saver. He is still eating about every 2 hours, so I am pretty tired, but it's all so worth it. I love being the mum of this awesome little boy. Here is his 1 month picture:

And because I find it super cute, here is the passport picture we had taken yesterday:

GR8TDANEMOM · January 2012

I can't believe I get to participate in my first grad check in. Im only 4wks pregnant so not to much to report. I had betas done they were 99 at 11dpo and 283 at 13 dpo! I am having sore boobs, cramping (which freaks me out) and on and off heartburn and a tad bit of nausea. My first ultrasound is scheduled for Valentines Day, I will be 9 wks. Its seems forever away!

numb3rMel · January 2012

auroraloo:

Woot! If I type fast I'll be first!

I have nothing to say really except that my morning sickness went from crazy awful to barely there which is freaking me out a bit.

My first ultrasound is next Monday the 16th!

Awe... Auroraloo! Miss you around here. Can't wait to hear about your first U/S!

mrsjenni · January 2012

Ohhh, yay! My first grad check-in!

I had my first betas done yesterday morning and I'm (ahem, not so) patiently waiting for my doc to call with the results. I'll update this post when they do. I have a follow-up beta draw tomorrow. I'm nervous as hell.

I also scheduled my prenatal appt for 2/6 (8w) and my first OB appt for 2/23 (11w). I'll likely have my first u/s around 8-9w. We'll see.

I'm keeping my FX for a very sticky baby!!

Babybear70 · January 2012

YAY!!! I'm here early as well. Everything is going along great here. We are 17w6d today and I go in for a check-up today and to set up our big A/S hopefully for next week. If they make me wait longer I might go crazy. LO is moving and fluttering just enough to make me smile! It warms my heart. I haven't gained any weight and I'm afraid the doctor is going to be upset but we will see. My belly is big enough now (thank you short torso) that people are starting to want to touch it. Makes me laugh! I hope that all the rest of you ladies are doing well, and congrats to all the new BFP'ers!!! It is a wild and crazy ride, and I'm loving every minute of it!

MeatballEsq · January 2012

Hey ladies! Okay this is really crazy to be posting in the grad check-in.

How am I doing? Completely freaked out. I feel like the only symptom I have anymore is impending AF. So basically random cramping. I feel like my boob soreness has gone away today (which I know happens, but it is scary!). I know this is still really early, so this should be nothing to worry about, but easier said than done.

I'm getting my progesterone and thyroid tested tomorrow, so FX for that. The OB is letting me come in for an earlier u/s because of my loss so my u/s is scheduled for Jan. 31...which is still 3 weeks away!

catahoulatte · January 2012

Ricola:

Good morning TTGP and a happy new year! May 2012 be full of BFP's for my friends that are TTC and happy and healthy babies for those that are waiting for their babies to arrive.

Alex is 5 1/2 weeks old now and doing great! He seems to be gaining weight just fine and we are still working on our breastfeeding skills. I am using a nipple shield due to his shallow latch and it's our life saver. He is still eating about every 2 hours, so I am pretty tired, but it's all so worth it. I love being the mum of this awesome little boy. Here is his 1 month picture:

And because I find it super cute, here is the passport picture we had taken yesterday:

Oh Ric, he's gorgeous!! Are you all heading off to Germany soon so he can visit relatives?

I'm so glad it's going so well. I just can't believe he's a month old already!!

Bella61811 · January 2012

Good Morning Ladies!!

I cannot believe that there is only 5 1/2 weeks until my due date! Tons of people are guessing Audra's birthday and birth weight. Although she is my first, all but 3 people think that I am going to deliver early and not go overdue. That will be okay with me! Last week I started to have excruciating tail bone pain, especially when moving from sitting to standing. Everything I've read said it's caused by baby's head pressing against it so it sounds like baby girl is still head down which I am so happy about. This Thursday starts my weekly appointments which I am in shock over. We put the hospital bag and car seat/bases in our cars this weekend so I am ready to go when Audra is!

Here I am last Friday at 34 weeks:

Jnmac83 · January 2012

Hi ladies!!

Things are great with me! My nausea is in overdrive and I constantly feel gross, but then if it lets up I worry...go figure! So, I'm just going to be happy for not feeling well for a few more weeks! I have a checkup on the 30th and getting a little anxious for that. So far, so good though!

Congrats to all the new BFPs I may have missed! And I'm crossing my fingers to see lots more familiar faces over on 1st tri soon!! Big Smile

FutureMrsFezz · January 2012

Ric- He's so handsome!

Hey ladies! 18w5d here. Last Wednesday we found out we're having a boy and we couldn't be more excited! Party!!! Other than that, just moving right along. Here's my 18 week picture; not too much there yet, but I'll take it.

amanda31H · January 2012

Morning sickness kicked my as$ yesterday, and today my lower back in ON FIRE. DH offered to stay home today and be with the girls, but I felt too guilty to say yes. Instead, he's going to come home early so I can take a break early evening.

My ultrasound is a week from tomorrow! I really hope I get to see a heartbeat since we leave the next day for our vacation (just me and DH, we planned it a couple months ago) and it would be nice to leave with some peace of mind. Also looking forward to seeing ONE baby. Smile

catahoulatte · January 2012

Good morning!

Gabriel is just over 5 months now. To date, he can roll back to front and front to back, scoot, grab (and throw!) things, and he's working on his sounds. His newest sound is "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!" as loud as he can. It's a step towards Dada, I guess! We're betting on the date he gets his first tooth. I'm betting Jan 15. He's a bear when he's teething. Here's us this a.m., ready to go to work and daycare:

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Ricola · January 2012

CatahoulaMom:

Oh Ric, he's gorgeous!! Are you all heading off to Germany soon so he can visit relatives?

I'm so glad it's going so well. I just can't believe he's a month old already!!

Thank you, Cat :-)

We may go to Germany for Christmas this year, but nothing is booked just yet. In the meantime we skype with my family once a week and that works out alright :-) We wanted the passport so he can come with us should there ever be an emergency in Germany. I took a very patient CVS employee to get the picture taken, lol!

Ricola · January 2012

CatahoulaMom:
Good morning!

Gabriel is just over 5 months now. To date, he can roll back to front and front to back, scoot, grab (and throw!) things, and he's working on his sounds. His newest sound is "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!" as loud as he can. It's a step towards Dada, I guess! We're betting on the date he gets his first tooth. I'm betting Jan 15. He's a bear when he's teething. Here's us this a.m., ready to go to work and daycare:

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Gabriel is seriously adorable and you look great, too, Cat! That's a great picture of you two!

karaknr · January 2012

Its been a while since Ive checked in but a lot has happened since my last check in!

My sweet little girl was born 12-21-11, the day right before my own birthday:)

I was able to have my all natural labor and delivery just like I had wanted and it went very quickly and smoothly (full labor story in blog). Honestly it never hurt has much as Id anticipated and Id do another natural delivery in a heartbeat!

Unfortunately though for some unknown reason Allie's heartbeat dropped significantly during a VERY long contraction during transition and the doctor had me start pushing at 9 CM so we could get her out more quickly and see what was going on with her. Fortunately there was no further HR drop during delivery but when Allie came out she wasnt crying very well and her color wasnt great. The NICU team that was present at delivery took her up to the NICU to be evaluated and determined she had pneumonia in her left lung.

I was heartbroken but after a week in the NICU she was a perfectly healthy baby and was released. It was the craziest week of my life as we celebrated her birth, my birthday, Christmas Eve, Christmas and our anniversary in that little hospital room, but it was fantastic!

Allie is now home and 3 weeks old today! She is breast feeding AMAZINGLY especially considering her NICU stay and my inverted nipples, but shes doing great and gaining weight.

Congrats to all the new BFPs and Im hoping to hear about even more soon!

Ill leave you with way too many pics cause I think shes so darn cute!

Switzerland87 · January 2012

Hi everyone! Things are going great for me and the twins Smile . We have our anatomy scan and an EKG scheduled for February 2. I'm so excited!

Beyond that, my m/s has finally abated, and I'm getting much more energy. Which works out well, since we're working on clearing out and decorating the nursery.

I hope everyone is doing well here, and I hope you all get your BFPs soon!

Ricola · January 2012

cruelsound:
Holy balls, Ricola, that kid of yours is awesome.

As for me, nothing new. I had an u/s on my birthday last week (picture in my sig) and it's absolutely amazing how much this kid looks exactly like Eli. Apparently he's already pretty big (pushing 2lbs at this point) and my blood sugars have been a little high, so I need to slow that down. I know he's coming early because of my diabetes, but I don't want him to come out the size of a sasquatch once he is here.

Good luck to everyone!

Thank you, Cruel :-)

Happy belated birthday to you! I can't believe how far along you are! I hope your blood sugars will stay in the normal range and you won't have to worry about the baby getting too big! He's a cutie already :-)

TeacherGirl17 · January 2012

Hi Ladies, This is my first grad check in. I didn't have my EDD until right before Christmas so now I have something to report. I am 11 weeks 5 days pregnant and my EDD is July 26th. We got to see the baby on December 22nd at 9 weeks and were surprised by much the baby had changed from our u/s at the beginning of December. Hoping to see you all on the first tri board soon!

Laouli · January 2012

FutureMrsFezz:

Hey ladies! 18w5d here. Last Wednesday we found out we're having a boy and we couldn't be more excited! Other than that, just moving right along. Here's my 18 week picture; not too much there yet, but I'll take it.

Mrs Fezz!! yuou lookk fabulous! And Congrats and welcome to Team Blue!!

As for us we had our maternity pictures this past weekend.. here are two quick teasers...

I had my 28 week checkup with the OB and we are officially starting our every two week appts at this point Its so weird to think how close we really are.. DH and I finally decided we will be naming the baby Nicolas after DH but he will not be a junior

I also spoke with the OB yesterday about my wisdom tooth and having to have it removed from the bone, he did state that if I am at a risk of it getting infected again then we have to go ahead and have it removed.. so now I am working with a new oral surgeon and trying to schedule to have it removed next week.. Im not excited about it.. but the OB assured me it was better for the baby to remove it than to wait until after delivery...

Ladies, get any dental work done NOW!!!

Best of Luck to you ladies and hoping there are lots of BFP's in your future!!

kje120 · January 2012

CatahoulaMom:

Good morning!

Gabriel is just over 5 months now. To date, he can roll back to front and front to back, scoot, grab (and throw!) things, and he's working on his sounds. His newest sound is "BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!" as loud as he can. It's a step towards Dada, I guess! We're betting on the date he gets his first tooth. I'm betting Jan 15. He's a bear when he's teething. Here's us this a.m., ready to go to work and daycare:

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Awwww - you both look great in this picture! Gabriel is such a little cutie

lycih · January 2012

Bella61811:

Good Morning Ladies!!

I cannot believe that there is only 5 1/2 weeks until my due date! Tons of people are guessing Audra's birthday and birth weight. Although she is my first, all but 3 people think that I am going to deliver early and not go overdue. That will be okay with me! Last week I started to have excruciating tail bone pain, especially when moving from sitting to standing. Everything I've read said it's caused by baby's head pressing against it so it sounds like baby girl is still head down which I am so happy about. This Thursday starts my weekly appointments which I am in shock over. We put the hospital bag and car seat/bases in our cars this weekend so I am ready to go when Audra is!

Here I am last Friday at 34 weeks:

I can't believe how soon your due date is! Time flies... You look adorable!

karaknr · January 2012

PappsMcgee:
karaknr:
!

She's so freaking adorable!

Thanks lady! So is Amelia! I still can believe shes already 3 months!

Ricola · January 2012

LindsRockies:
Hi guys!

Ivy turned 5 months old yesterday. Here's a pretty recent pic. I think she is starting to look more and more like her daddy.

She looks so happy! I love her smile :-)

Kara- Allie is beautiful!

punkymama · January 2012

Hi TTGP! Good Luck to those about to test and hugs to anyone who needs them!

I am a little bit past 30 weeks (whoa, time flies)

I passed my 1 hour glucose test and my BP is normal as long as I am not at work, lol! I may have some WFH days in my future. I go back to the Dr. on Thrs for another 2 week check-up. That's about it!

Here's my 30 week bump, I am in Tuffy's room.

CrazyDaisy8 · January 2012

Oh my there have been a lot of BFPs that I have missed! Congrats to all the new mommies to be!

I am 8w5ds today and I am feeling like I have been run over by a bus. This week my m/s has kicked into overdrive. Besides that, I am exhausted all the time. I had my first appt on the 4th but they didn't really do much in regards to the baby. I have my next appt on the 1st where I get to hear the heartbeat! I am very very excited. I have learned that my doc doesn't do an u/s until the a/s at 16 - 22 weeks. I am not sure how I am going to make it that long without seeing the baby!

ccam · January 2012

punkymama:

Hi TTGP! Good Luck to those about to test and hugs to anyone who needs them!

I am a little bit past 30 weeks (whoa, time flies)

I passed my 1 hour glucose test and my BP is normal as long as I am not at work, lol! I may have some WFH days in my future. I go back to the Dr. on Thrs for another 2 week check-up. That's about it!

Here's my 30 week bump, I am in Tuffy's room.

How are you 30 weeks?!

numb3rMel · January 2012

Awe, you ladies are all so beautiful! And your babies are gorgeous! Thanks for checking in with us!!!

punkymama · January 2012

Ric: I just love me some Alex! He's so adorable! I am glad you guys are doing well!

Catahoula: I love your new siggy pic and your PIP, G is growing way too fast! All these handsome little boys!!!

Karaknr: Congrats mama, Allie is gorgeous!

Linds: I love those pics of Ivy, she looks like she loves the camera and then she looks like she is in serious thought!

Ya Never Know · January 2012

GR8TDANEMOM:
I can't believe I get to participate in my first grad check in. Im only 4wks pregnant so not to much to report. I had betas done they were 99 at 11dpo and 283 at 13 dpo! I am having sore boobs, cramping (which freaks me out) and on and off heartburn and a tad bit of nausea. My first ultrasound is scheduled for Valentines Day, I will be 9 wks. Its seems forever away!

Hey! I missed your BFP and just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!

emu0013 · January 2012

Hi! I'm 8w3d today! We had an U/S and saw the heartbeat! It was 147 at 7w3d and we have another with the RE next Thursday! Hoping after that I'll graduate to my obgyn! I've been constantly neausous, especially after I eat, but have only thrown up once!

kristykay123 · January 2012

numb3rMel:
Awe, you ladies are all so beautiful! And your babies are gorgeous! Thanks for checking in with us!!!

I second this! Miss you all but am so happy for each of you

Ya Never Know · January 2012

PappsMcgee:
Hi ladies! Not sure if anyone remembers me, but DD is 3 months today! Crazy how fast time is going by. I'm back to work while she stays with dad Sorry, I don't have any other pics besides my siggy since I'm at work

I can't believe your DD is 3 months already!! Where does the time go? Going back to work must have been hard, but I hope you guys are all adjusting well.

huskymomma94 · January 2012

Almost 24 weeks here. Had a regular appointment this morning, everything is looking good. Here's my 23 week pic:

Congrats to all the recent grads in this thread! So awesome to see.

FEZZ---YAY for BOY!!!!! Congrats!!! I have been waiting for your update

LilyPotter218 · January 2012

30 weeks today! I feel like my bump is shrinking in this pic

ansi29 · January 2012

kristykay123:
numb3rMel:
Awe, you ladies are all so beautiful! And your babies are gorgeous! Thanks for checking in with us!!!

I second this! Miss you all but am so happy for each of you

I third this! I love seeing all of your babies, bellies, and brand new check-ins!

Marinewife81 · January 2012

I'm 27 weeks today. I think I'm up about 1lb this week.

We had our latest appointment this past Thursday. I failed my 1-hour GTT so I'll be taking the 3-hour one on Friday. We got to see wee man on u/s. He's looking fantastic, too, even though he's transverse right now. I'm also starting physical therapy for my back next week Friday. The funny thing is, it hasn't been bothering me at all the last few days. lol

I'll be working on my weekly survey and posting my bump pic with it later today. For once I actually have work to do at work!

Oh, and 3RD TRI as of yesterday! Woot!

punkymama · January 2012

ccam:
punkymama:

Hi TTGP! Good Luck to those about to test and hugs to anyone who needs them!

I am a little bit past 30 weeks (whoa, time flies)

I passed my 1 hour glucose test and my BP is normal as long as I am not at work, lol! I may have some WFH days in my future. I go back to the Dr. on Thrs for another 2 week check-up. That's about it!

Here's my 30 week bump, I am in Tuffy's room.

How are you 30 weeks?!

It flies by! I thoguht it was going slow but uuuh, not anymore! How are you feeling? I loooove your ticker, so happy for you, xo!

WI-mommy-hopeful · January 2012

Hi ladies! Not sure how many of you know me, but my little man is growing! He will be 2 months on Sunday and it's crazy to see how much he has changed already. Definitely still looks like his daddy though. He's finally eating better and sleeping longer stretches at night. Here is a pic from last weekend. Congrats to all of the new grads!!

catahoulatte · January 2012

Yay punky! Congrats on passing your test! You look lovely :-) and thanks, he is growing waaay too fast.

Thanks Ric and Kestock and Linds :-) You guys are so sweet!

Linds- How CUTE is she?! Love her pics, as usual!!

Ya Never Know · January 2012

Good morning ladies. So many recent bfp's, congratulations to all of you!

I'm 33 weeks and 1 day pregnant today. Only about 7 weeks left until Ashley makes her arrival. My belly is big now, and I'm definitely sporting the pregnancy waddle 100%, but baby and I are both doing great and I couldn't be happier to finally be in the home stretch.

Lots of luck to all ttgp ladies, I hope that you all get your good news soon.

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