2nd Tri Check-in

PurpleIris30 · August 2013

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Congrats and good luck to JessandJeremy as she moves onto the 3rd tri this week! And a big welcome to BzeetyD and amb2013! If you would like to be added, please post below and include your EDD.

Can you believe that December ladies are now at the top of the 2nd tri list? Crazy.

So please let us know how you are doing this week. How are you feeling? Any appointments or updates? Any Team Pink/Blue announcements? Anything you'd like to share?

QOTW: When did/will you feel comfortable starting to make purchases for baby? What, if anything, have you purchased so far? What are you most looking forward to purchasing? Are there any items you'd like to post about to get feedback from others?

As always, if you have ideas for future QOTW questions, please post below.

December
PurplePanda2	12/02/2013	Girl
KKDRAGONFLY	12/02/2013	Boy
melkel559	12/10/2013	Boy
PurpleIris30	12/12/2013	Twins - Team Green
Bootsorhearts	12/21/2013	Boy
richzep	12/23/2013	Boy
kimberm0511	12/27/2013	Twins - B/B

January
moonaggie	01/02/2014	Boy
jzab24	01/11/2014	Boy
ANDOPANO6	01/12/2014	Girl
keephope2012	01/21/2014
mlamping	01/22/2014	Girl
huskermama	01/23/2014
ForevAAROSE	01/26/2014	Girl

February
jezebel57	02/04/2014	Twins - B/B
lizrn1975	02/04/2014	Boy
xladybassx	02/05/2014	Twins
hootie123	02/05/2014	Twins - B/G
golfrgal	02/07/2014	Boy
BzeetyD	02/16/2014	Team Green
amb2013	02/16/2014	Boy

hootie123 · August 2013

16w6d! I go in for my monthly OB appt tomorrow - so that is something I am looking forward to. Not much else going on - I feel great and I am doing as much as I can before things change and I get much bigger.

QOTW: I bought two onesies this weekend - which were the first things I've bought since finding out I was pregnant! I did have a few small things I've bought over the past few years - but not much. People are giving me stuff already too - it's overwhelming! I am most looking forward to the stroller and the nursery decorations.

jezebel57 · August 2013

i'm 17 weeks today and have an OB appointment tomorrow to hear heartbeats. Next Tuesday I have another MFM u/s for growth and fluid check/cervical check also. i am starting to feel a tightening/rolling in my belly and not sure if it's the babies but because it keeps happening am starting to think it is. hopefully will feel more of it in the next few weeks.

QOTW: i have not actually bought anything. i got 2 podster loungers from work that we can't use here so i took them, a rocking chair that was in my husband's nursery when he was little, 2 baby blanket gifts, and some name books and a frame that was a gift. i am afraid to buy stuff! i went to BRU this weekend again to add some things on the registry and started looking at little boy clothes and wanted to get everything. i still can't bring myself to do it. i also still feel a little detached (like @richzep said about not believing she is pregnant). like it isn't happening to me. the farther along i get the easier it is becoming to be happy. i am now happily rocking my bump in my maternity clothes also.

i think after the anatomy scan i will consider making a purchase.

PurpleIris30 · August 2013

I am 24w5d. I posted separately about my 24 week MFM appointment, but the babies were closer in size at this appointment, and my cervix hadn't gotten any shorter. All in all, it was a much better appointment than the last. I do still have placenta previa, so they'll be keeping a close eye on that. I've started to get heartburn regularly these last few days, so that's been fun. I'm getting much bigger these last few weeks, and it's physically harder to do things (let alone having to limit activity level so I don't have contractions). They both still move all the time, so I enjoy that and watching my stomach contort around.

QOTW: I've only recently started buying a few things. We just ordered car seats (they were on sale, with free shipping and returns), and we also bought our cribs. I've also bought a few clothes, but not too many -- mainly just a few cute gender neutral footed sleepers.

The babies will sleep in our room for the first little while, and I'm having a hard time deciding what to get to have them sleep in. Rock and plays seem well reviewed and liked (cons = have to eventually transition to flat sleeping surface and seem to have limited life span), pack and plays seem like something we would use for longer and would be good for travel later, or we could just set up a crib in our room and try to make do without all of this extra stuff.

kimberm0511 · August 2013

So excited to see December at the top of the list!!

I am 22 weeks. I have an appt with the OB and the MFM next week, so I am really anxious for those! Not much to report. I started feeling a lot of movement and then it kind of disappeared and freaked me out. My OB is very laid back, so when I called him he just kind of said "eh...not much we could do at this stage anyway". I think he hates me b/c I'm such a worrier. Luckily, I've felt quite a bit of movement today...so I guess I'll just stop stressing and wait patiently for my appointments!

QOTW: Still too scared to buy a thing. DH did buy me a petunia pickle bottom diaper bag for mother's day and I could have killed him. I actually hate that it's sitting in my closet! LOL! Hopefully I will feel better about things after next week once I have my appointments and reach viability. If I keep up these fears, then these babies are going to arrive with nothing for them! Ha! I am looking forward to buying stuff for the nursery though. I've looked a little bit online, but still waiting for 24 weeks to actually pull the trigger and start getting real ideas together and making purchases.

74dragonfly · August 2013

Update: 26 weeks! almost 3rd tri! under 100 days to go. crazy!

Appts: I start bi weekly OB visits. I have another ultrasound at 30 weeks to check on the little guy.

QOTW: I started buying clothes in 2nd tri, after NT scan and Maternit21 test. I have bought a lot of clothes. Yikes. I am planning on buying those Aden Anais swaddle blankets people rave about. and new sheets. I need to get shopping!

BzeetyD · August 2013

Hi everybody! I'm BzeetyD. We're 15w2d today.

I went in this morning for a quick doppler check and bean was in there beating away, much louder than at our 12w-ish appt.

We have our 16w appt next Friday.

We're telling Mister D's father and sister's family tonight and I'm telling my coworkers and FB on Friday. Feeling a bit nervous and excited about it. I've got a bump that I don't think we can hide much longer - my morning clothing choices have become VERY strategic.

At 9w, to celebrate us getting past all our loss milestones, I bought a vintage child's/baby's chiffarobe (like a small armoire with some drawers) from crai.gslist that we'll use as a changing table. I LOVE IT. It's the perfect height and it's in excellent condition. Since then I've picked up some very small things, artwork for the nursery, burp cloths and some unisex leggings.

My sister really wants to go out shopping for the baby but I'm still having a hard time walking through the baby section of Target without feeling like I'm some weirdo who just likes to touch things and then run away. I can't believe it's happening but it's feeling more and more real each day and with each appointment.

I'm really fired up about the whole nursery. Can't wait to do it and get it done.

amb2013 · August 2013

Thanks for the welcome! Excited to be in the 2nd trimester. So far, it has been easier. Sickness is less, energy is better. I still have a hard time with certain foods, like meat ickkk! Have a cervical check on September 3 and then the anatomy scan on the 17th, although thanks to the maternit21 test, we know we are team blue. Qotd: I have also been hesitant to buy things, but I did get a pair of new balance 990 crib shoes, my husband has been wearing those for years, they are like his trademark, so had to get them for our son.

Keephope2012 · August 2013

Hi everyone, 19 weeks today for me and we had our anatomy scan this morning. LO looks great other than sleeping on the umbilical cord and not allowing for all of the measurements/pics they wanted! We had them write the sex in an envelope and we are doing a small gender reveal party on Friday (family and a few close friends). No judgment please on this! We all know how long it took to get here and we are enjoying each milestone, my OB sort of made fun of us about this at first! Leave us PAIFers to celebrate as we will!! Needless to say I cannot wait until Friday!!!

QOTW: we just bought the book "on the night you were born" because I picked it up and could not get through it without crying and wanting to read it to my bump! Thank you pg hormones! I've picked out some things for the registry and look forward to finishing this and figuring out the nursery after we know the sex!

Crystal120410 · August 2013

Keephope2012 said:
Hi everyone,

19 weeks today for me and we had our anatomy scan this morning. LO looks great other than sleeping on the umbilical cord and not allowing for all of the measurements/pics they wanted! We had them write the sex in an envelope and we are doing a small gender reveal party on Friday (family and a few close friends). No judgment please on this! We all know how long it took to get here and we are enjoying each milestone, my OB sort of made fun of us about this at first! Leave us PAIFers to celebrate as we will!! Needless to say I cannot wait until Friday!!!

QOTW: we just bought the book "on the night you were born" because I picked it up and could not get through it without crying and wanting to read it to my bump! Thank you pg hormones! I've picked out some things for the registry and look forward to finishing this and figuring out the nursery after we know the sex!

We just did this last week. The u/s tech looked at me crazy when I said don't tell me just put it in a envelope so we could do a small family party. We did the sane thing when we originally learned we were having twins.

ForevAAROSE · August 2013

Hey there ladies. I'm 18 weeks n chugging along. Tired more then ever before. Literally can't get thru my 8 hour work day without taking a nap. Its hard

. Ive been having somr vaginal cramps on and off. My back hurts often and its getting tough to sleep.y dh aunt passed away , so we're headed down to s.c. for the funeral. Oh and today is my birthday. I have my 20 week check on sept. 11. And that will be gender reveal. I have been feeling a bigger portion of the bottom of my belly get firm. And I think I might have felt LO movd around, felt like gas. Lol. That's all for me.

golfrgal · August 2013

I just got back from my monthly OB appt. and all is well, except that nobody in the office thought I looked pregnant. My OB was even surprised that my bump is so small. I'm hoping it's just because I'm tall and can carry the extra weight. I did notice a big jump in belly size (and a few extra pounds on the scale) over the weekend, but I guess it's not so visible to others.

Funny thing happened during my doppler; the doctor said it sounded like a boy, so I just smiled and nodded, thinking he was being silly. Turns out he forgot that I had PGD and said that I'd know for sure at the anatomy scan next month. I said I hope it's a boy because I've already knitted blue booties and a hat for him! I'm amused that OBs can hear the difference in boy vs. girl hb.

QOTD: The only item I've purchased so far was a cute little outfit that says "Handsome Like Daddy" on it. My mom already bought a few sleep sack outfits and couldn't wait to show me.

Other than that, I'm still putting together my registry....but I can't wait to buy/receive my Baby Jogger City Versa stroller with Britax infant seat, and I've fallen in love with the French Cottage furniture set and Sydney crib at Bellini (luckily DH agreed after one quick glance when I dragged him there last weekend)! I'm having a hard time finding the perfect glider though. If anyone has a good recommendation on a plush one that is sturdy and good for tall parents, I'd love to hear it!

ETA: I'm 16 weeks, 5 days

melkel559 · August 2013

Hi everyone,

I too am excited about December moving up on the list! I am 25 weeks and feeling pretty good. Nausea has subsided and I feel like I have some more energy although I still can't eat meat other than ground beef. Baby is moving a lot and I love watching the kicks and squirms from the outside.

Q: I am probably in the minority but I've actually purchased a lot. I work in schools as a speech therapist and wanted to get done as much as I could before starting back up on Tues. Nursery is painted, clothes that my cousin gave me washed and put away, bedding purchased, crib and dresser assembled and curtain hung. Floor carpet came yesterday and we're picking up the glider tonight. I registered with my cousin's help about a week ago. So I guess I have done a lot! Sometimes I feel like it's a jinx but I am trying to be rest assured that all will be ok with our little guy. Just can't wait for him to be here!!

lizrn1975 · August 2013

Hi Everyone!

Pretty good week. A bit crampy and achy, but nothing outrageous. 17 weeks on Tuesday; had a follow up ultrasound last Thursday after the spotting I had on Friday Aug 16th. LO was fine; they were going to try to do anatomy scan so I wouldn't have to go back at 18 weeks; but they wanted me to wait until 18- he was not in a great position and needed to be a little bigger. My cervix was stable at 3.1-3.4mm. I'm going back next Fri for the a/s.

Work has been tough; 12 hours on my feet are not great and makes my pubic symphysis discomfort worse but looking forward to cutting down from 3 shifts a week to 2 on September 29. I think that will help tremendously!!

QOTD:

Decided on a Peter Rabbit themed nursery, but I haven't really purchased anything; I'm going to wait until after the a/s to make any purchases.

Hope everyone is having a good week; take care!!!

PurplePanda2 · August 2013

Hi Ladies!

I am just over 26 weeks, so I believe this is my last 2nd Tri check in (let me know if people usually wait until 28 weeks to move over).

We went on our baby moon to Ireland last week and it was awesome. I have been feeling really good, so we weren't worried about traveling such a distance. The only part that bothered me was the flight - I got uncomfortable sitting in the little seat for so long.

I have definitely been having some bump envy lately. My coworker is due 3 days after me, and even though it is her second (so I should expect her to show more) she looks about 2 more months pregnant than I do and of course my IF brain starts to shout "something is wrong." Thank goodness I have my monthly OB next week to calm me down.

QOTW: We have been getting the nursery ready! Our theme is gray and yellow with elephants and giraffes and I am in love with the paint color and decorations we have picked out so far. We bought a dresser and the crib is getting delivered tomorrow (they had it in stock). I can't wait for this space to really look like a nursery. We hope to register this weekend.

My mom has been buying little gifts for the baby and we received a lot of hand me down clothes from my cousin. My favorite thing we purchased for the baby is an Irish knit sweater while we were on our trip - I made it my mission to find the exact type I had been thinking of and I love it - I imagine her keeping it for years and years in a cedar chest (ha to be weirdly specific)

PurpleIris30 · August 2013

PurplePanda2 said:

Hi Ladies!

I am just over 26 weeks, so I believe this is my last 2nd Tri check in (let me know if people usually wait until 28 weeks to move over).

We went on our baby moon to Ireland last week and it was awesome. I have been feeling really good, so we weren't worried about traveling such a distance. The only part that bothered me was the flight - I got uncomfortable sitting in the little seat for so long.

People seem to transition at around 26 or 27 weeks, so good luck in the third tri, and thanks for letting me know. I don't usually remove anyone from the list until after 28 weeks if they just stop posting and don't say when they are transitioning over.

Glad you had a nice trip - sounds great!

huskermama · August 2013

18.5 weeks today and everything is measuring right on track. Next appointment is in 3 weeks and we will finally find out if we are team blue or team pink!

Feeling better pregnancy wise, but caught a nasty cold last week that has me coughing up a storm. So bad in fact, I cough until I vomit and I'm also having some major incontinence issues. AWESOME!

QOTW: When did/will you feel comfortable starting to make purchases for baby? What, if anything, have you purchased so far? What are you most looking forward to purchasing? Are there any items you'd like to post about to get feedback from others?

I've already purchased a few small things here and there, but mostly stuff for the room or things we have to buy again (baby safety kit stuff, bed sheets, etc.) Nothing very exciting. I am trying to spread out the expenses considering I know we'll have to buy all new car seats since the old ones will be expired by the time this LO arrives. Will probably start to buy more in a few weeks once we know what we are having!

PurplePanda2 · August 2013

huskermama said:

18.5 weeks today and everything is measuring right on track. Next appointment is in 3 weeks and we will finally find out if we are team blue or team pink!

Feeling better pregnancy wise, but caught a nasty cold last week that has me coughing up a storm. So bad in fact, I cough until I vomit and I'm also having some major incontinence issues. AWESOME!

QOTW: When did/will you feel comfortable starting to make purchases for baby? What, if anything, have you purchased so far? What are you most looking forward to purchasing? Are there any items you'd like to post about to get feedback from others?

I've already purchased a few small things here and there, but mostly stuff for the room or things we have to buy again (baby safety kit stuff, bed sheets, etc.) Nothing very exciting. I am trying to spread out the expenses considering I know we'll have to buy all new car seats since the old ones will be expired by the time this LO arrives. Will probably start to buy more in a few weeks once we know what we are having!

I hope you feel better soon!

74dragonfly · August 2013

PurplePanda2 said:
Hi Ladies!

I am just over 26 weeks, soj I believe this is my last 2nd Tri check in (let me know if people usually wait until 28 weeks to move over).

We went on our baby moon to Ireland last week and it was awesome. I have been feeling really good, so we weren't worried about traveling such a distance. The only part that bothered me was the flight - I got uncomfortable sitting in the little seat for so long.

I have definitely been having some bump envy lately. My coworker is due 3 days after me, and even though it is her second (so I should expect her to show more) she looks about 2 more months pregnant than I do and of course my IF brain starts to shout "something is wrong." Thank goodness I have my monthly OB next week to calm me down.

QOTW: We have been getting the nursery ready! Our theme is gray and yellow with elephants and giraffes and I am in love with the paint color and decorations we have picked out so far. We bought a dresser and the crib is getting delivered tomorrow (they had it in stock). I can't wait for this space to really look like a nursery. We hope to register this weekend.

My mom has been buying little gifts for the baby and we received a lot of hand me down clothes from my cousin. My favorite thing we purchased for the baby is an Irish knit sweater while we were on our trip - I made it my mission to find the exact type I had been thinking of and I love it - I imagine her keeping it for years and years in a cedar chest (ha to be weirdly specific)

belgirl · September 2013

Please add me to the list - due February 26th. I am about 14 1/2 weeks and still sick as a dog. Pray this morning sickness gets better soon. Will have another ultrasound at 16 weeks.

Haven't purchased anything for the baby so far and probably won't until after our 20 week ultrasound.

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