First Tri Check-In 9/20

BeeBee08 · September 2013

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Congrats to everyone that has made it to this check-in! A big congrats to those that are graduating to 2nd tri!!! If there are any other newcomers that would like to be added to the list, post below and include your EDD (I will add you to next week's list). Check-ins are on Fridays and feel free to post your updates here up until the 14th week. (((HUGS))) To those that need them.

QOTW: Have you bought any maternity clothes yet? And…are you wearing any yet?!

MARCH

Rcnavywife (last check-in)	3/22/14	3 beans
Balabusta (last check-in)	3/25/14	1 bean
Htn1763	3/30/14	1 bean

APRIL

Lin681	4/2/14	1 bean
pr@yingforbe@an	4/3/14	1 bean
Karabear4409	4/3/14	1 bean
rrdiva1	4/4/14	2 beans
BeeBee08	4/7/14	1 bean
Zazu13		2 beans
Megs3084	4/11/14	2 beans
Rachnan	4/11/14	1 bean
NBA0703	4/11/14
Lisabug444	4/11/14	1 bean
Sweett1998	4/09/14	2 beans
Rox825	4/16/14	1 bean
Imoverit	4/18/14	1 bean
Hoping4more	4/21/14	1 bean
Ccollins06	4/17/14	1 bean
MaiThaiBeth	4/24/14	2 beans
PhillyJ33	4/26/14	1 bean
Sueann911	4/28/14	1 bean
Jenn06L80	4/28/14	2 beans
Thecuddleeffect	4/30/14

MAY

MJC116	5/05/14	1 bean
Monimu13	5/09/14	2 beans
Jschwind22	05/09/14	1 bean
Kflynn81	5/11/14	1 bean
Auntjessy	5/12/14	2 beans
CMDR513	5/16/14

BeeBee08 · September 2013

No updates really. I graduated yesterday. I wasn't expecting to until 14w, but they said everything looks good, see ya next time It's weird being "normal".

QOTW - I had purchased a lot of maternity clothes when I thought TTC was going to be easy. They have been sitting packed away for 5 years. I have bought a pair of pants for work because I'm not quite ready for a full belly, but my bloat was just making my regular pants too uncomfortable. I have worn them a few times. But, I heard that around 12 weeks the bloat could potentially go away! I have everything crossed for that!

BeeBee08 · September 2013

@KaraBear4409 - Good Luck with all your upcoming test! And I must say, I'm a little jealous that you get to still wear your sundresses. I'm north of the border, and it's starting to cool down up here. I wear shift dresses to work when I can, but other than that I'm stuffing myself into pants.

PhillyJ33 · September 2013

No update here. I don't have any appointments this week and I am very impatiently awaiting my first ob appt on Tuesday.

Qotd. I haven't bought any yet or started thinking about it- I probably should as I am sure time flies. I need to learn the rubber band trick- I am so bloated by the end of the day that I am already uncomfortable some days!

BeeBee08 · September 2013

@PhillyJ33 - https://diymaternity.com/pants-skirts/the-rubberband-maternity-trick/

PhillyJ33 · September 2013

@BeeBee08- thank you!!!

htn1763 · September 2013

I think this might be my last check in?!

I had my NT scan yesterday and got to see him looking like a baby for the first time! I say "him" because the tech guessed boy but I know it's still too early to know for sure. Everything looked good on the u/s and just have to wait until next week to know about the bloodwork.

QOTW: I bought 1 pair of work pants and then some leggings that were on sale. I did break out the legging last night but I am still wearing my regular clothes. However, my jeans aren't so comfy right now so I just ordered a pair of 7s! I will probably be in them next week

rox825 · September 2013

Hi everyone! No real updates this week, just waiting for my next appointment to make sure we're still on track. 3 more weeks is so long!

QOTW I'm not wearing maternity clothes yet but I am wearing a belly band daily because none of my pants will zip. I know it's thanks to bloating so am hoping it'll go down soon, but I ordered my first shipment of maternity clothes this week, just in case!

BeeBee08 · September 2013

@htn1763 - I love the "waiting" game of finding out the sex and trying to guess all the time. I'm not team green, but during this time when I am forced to be, I find it pretty exciting! Congrats on seeing LO looking like a baby

BeeBee08 · September 2013

@rox825 - a shipment of clothes?! Exciting! Where'd you order from?

monimu13 · September 2013

Not much to update. Still feeling sick most most of the time...havent puked on yet. We go in for another ultrasound on Wednesday to hopefully see our two healthy babies again. Still very cautious though.

QOTW: Haven't bought any yet....not sure when I'll need them with 2 cooking in there, but I think I'll wait it out a little longer.

rox825 · September 2013

BeeBee08 said:
@rox825 - a shipment of clothes?! Exciting! Where'd you order from?

I ordered from motherhood, they're having a 30% off sale on the Jessica Simpson line plus extra 20% off everything and free shipping. Not bad! 20% off ends today I think...

MJC1116 · September 2013

I still can't believe I'm hear. I feel so blessed!

Had another ultrasound this morning to see how a week of bed rest has affected my SCH. The damn things actually got bigger, so I have another week of bed rest and a follow-up ultrasound on Friday. I can say that I love getting all these extra ultrasounds to see baby. RE said I'm measuring 8 weeks, but that the measurement could be off a few days, so I'll just go off of LMP. It's hard not to feel frustrated and disappointed that I'm trying to reduce these stupid SCHs and it's not helping. Trying not to stress about missing work, either. But we worked so hard to get to this point that I won't let anything hurt our baby.

QOTW: 7 1/2 weeks and nothing fits. I'm still bloated from the follistim, and it's only getting worse! Last time I got away with my regular clothes and then bella bands for a while, but I'm thinking I may have to bust out the maternity clothes bin from the garage pretty soon. I am going to make some new purchases but will wait a few more weeks. Good thing I don't need to worry about getting dressed for work for at least another week! Hiding the "bloat" is getting harder!

BeeBee08 · September 2013

@MJC1116 - you used ovidrel, shouldn't you go from your O date? Either way, great news that LO is measuring healthy and boooo for more bed rest! I hope your SCH gets better this week so you can get back on your feet. Hang in there!!

MJC1116 · September 2013

@beebee08' you're right! And that's what I did but totally forgot until you mentioned it

Jenn06L80 · September 2013

I have another appointment on 9/25 with my RE, and my NT scan is scheduled for 10/9. My stomach is super bruised from the Lovenox. When I do the shots every night, it is the only time in my life I am happy to be chunky.

QOTD: No maternity clothes yet. I wear scrubs to work so I think I will be fine for awhile...scrubs at work and yoga pants at home!

IBackBevo · September 2013

Can I join y'all? I am due 5/21/14.

monimu13 · September 2013

Jenn06L80 said:

My stomach is super bruised from the Lovenox. When I do the shots every night, it is the only time in my life I am happy to be chunky.

Me too

ccollins06 · September 2013

We got to see our little bean at the first OB appointment on Thursday. So cute how it was squirming all around! Scheduled NT but not positive we'll do it, I need to check to see if insurance covers it. Super lucky that my symptoms have been very mild to this point.

QOTW: I purchased work maternity pants on sale online from Gap shortly after BFP. Still wont need them for awhile and hope they look better filled out b/c right now they are NOT CUTE!

I did have to buy larger bras and busted out the Beband for first time this week to wear with pants that barely fit before BFP. It worked like a charm and I'm excited to get more wear out if my regular clothes before having to go to maternity.

imoverit · September 2013

Update: I got really sick this week with stomach pains and body aches so of course I asked for an u/s to check on the baby. I have PGAL brain what can I say. Its this Monday and then Tues I have an appt to get my chart set up with the OB. Im still struggling with nausea but do the best I can.

QOTW: I had left over maternity clothes from DS 1 and with this pregnancy I was already in them at 8 weeks. Darn bloat!!!!

kflynn81 · September 2013

monimu13 said:

Jenn06L80 said:

My stomach is super bruised from the Lovenox. When I do the shots every night, it is the only time in my life I am happy to be chunky.

Me too

Me three!!!!

kflynn81 · September 2013

7 weeks tomorrow still just hanging out. Terrible awful plumbing issues seems to be my biggest noticeable symptom, other than that.....pretty hungry but can't eat much at one time and an occasional twinge of nausea. We had our 2nd ultrasound last Tuesday where we saw the heartbeat....for some reason my RE won't let you listen, beats me. Next and final u/s is this upcoming Tuesday. I can't believe I'm being released to an OB in three days. Holy crap on a cracker!!!!

QOTD: I went last weekend and bought two stretchy skirts for work. On the weekend I'm fine in my yoga pants but its work clothes that are becoming an issue. I'm super bloated and none of my dress pants fit. I've been considering getting maternity clothes now but holy moly are they expensive.....I'm thinking I might put my MIL on the case she is the queen of bargain shopping

megs3084 · September 2013

kflynn81 said:

monimu13 said:

Jenn06L80 said:

My stomach is super bruised from the Lovenox. When I do the shots every night, it is the only time in my life I am happy to be chunky.

Me too

Me three!!!!

Me 4!

megs3084 · September 2013

11w1d here. Not much to report. My sch that they didn't see at the on didn't actually go away. The ri found it again.
Qotd: bought a pair of jeans & a few tank tops. Finally broke into the tank tops today and maybe the jeans tonight.

rcnavywife · September 2013

14weeks today, and this is my last check-in. So grateful to have made it this far!
After a bleeding scare last week and discovering an endocervical polyp, I've been pulled from work for the rest of the pregnancy and placed on modified bedrest. Babies are all growing well and right on track!
QOTD: I have all my mat clothes from my pregnancy with DS and they have all been in rotation already. I was crazy bloated initially and then popped at about 10 weeks. There is no hope for regular clothes other than yoga pants now. Even my shirts are too small.

zazu13 · September 2013

11w1d here. (My EDD is 4/11.. for some reason it's blank above) Everything is going well as far as I know. My graduation RE app and first OB appointment are scheduled for Monday, but I just found out I have jury duty the same day. Ack! (See separate post about that...)

I have bought quite a few maternity things - all at discounts or on clearance. I got a few jeans, shirts and slacks from Ross and online from Target on clearance. I also bought a few things from a gal near me on Craigslist. I can still fit my biggest clothes and most of my regular pants with the bella band, but the maternity stuff is so much more comfortable. I'm still trying to
"hide" it, though so I only wear some of the new things because some make me look a lot more obviously pregnant than I want at this point.

TJ1979 · September 2013

May I please be added? EDD 5/15, just one little bean. I'm already having nausea, so that's no fun.
QOTD: I haven't bought any maternity clothes yet. I think I borrowed 90% of my stuff last time, but not sure if that will be an option this time around. Hopefully I can wait until 12 weeks, since I'm keeping it secret until then. I do have a Bella band though that I will hopefully be able to use for a while.

TJ1979 · September 2013

@maitaibeth that sounds like a lot to be going through. I'm glad you will have YH there with you. T&P for a smooth pregnancy and GL at your upcoming appts.

BeeBee08 · September 2013

@MaiThaiBeth - ((hugs)) to you. Sounds like your appointment was a little overwhelming. Hoping your upcoming appointment can calm your nerves a little.

@TJ1979 - I hope your nausea desn't get any worse for you. I feel bad for you ladies who have to deal with horrible nausea and vomitting, I can't even imagine.

@zazu13 - I know what you mean about keeping it quiet until 12 weeks, but the clothes are so comfortable. I don't know why we don't wear these pants all the time, LOL.

@rcnavywife - CONGRATS on second tri...and I hope you don't have any more scares

@megs3084 - sorry your sch didn't go away I hope it doesn't give you any more trouble.

Balabusta · September 2013

Well ladies, it's been nice on 1st Tri, but I;m ready to move on over to 2nd! Looking forward to the rest of you joining 2nd Tri soon!

QOTW: Ive bought some maternity pants, no shirts yet. I can still get away with wearing non maternity clothes, but they are tight and uncomfortable. I really don't like the feeling of the Bella Band, so I've been wearing the maternity bottoms every once in awhile! SOOOO COMFORTABLE!

sweett1998 · September 2013

We had a scare last week....heavy bleeding. DH rushed me to ER. They did bloodwork and an ultrasound. The tech that took my blood was interesting. She got the needle in the top of my hand and then it got caught on her watch and pulled out. She tried one more time in that spot...couldn't get it so then she went to my wrist area. Then she looked at me and said...you look upset. No lady...I'm here because I thought it would be fun. The U/S tech came in (sweet girl) and began the U/S. Two fast heartbeats!! Both babies were dancing around and doing great! HUGE sigh of relief. She did notice some "extra" blood and she figured that was why I bled so bad. I had my first OB appointment two days after that and everything looks great. Babies are measuring right on track and heartbeats are 171 and 161!

QOTD: I bought the Bella Band and some bigger size jeans. I went to a rummage sale this weekend and found some maternity shirts for $1 each! SCORE!

monimu13 · September 2013

@sweet1998, so glad the babies are doing OK. So sorry that happened to you!

delatl · September 2013

Can I join? My due date is 5/9/14 (1 little one). No maternity clothes for me yet, but I bought a lot of loose, stretchy clothes for IVF bloat and that's what I'm wearing.

sweett1998 · September 2013

@sweet1998, so glad the babies are doing OK. So sorry that happened to you!

Thank you....it was so scary. Of course I am anxious all the time now....trying to stay calm and think about my dancing babies!!!

rrdiva1 · September 2013

Hugs to you ladies!

Update is we had our NT scan last night. Baby a was so active baby b was sleeping and tech had to get baby to move. Everything went well, hb were 162 and 156, bloodwork and results come back in a week.they measured 12 weeks 5 days.

BeeBee08 · September 2013

Congratulations @Balabusta! Hope to "see" you again in a tri check-in soon

BeeBee08 · September 2013

Sounds like a great start to your testing @rrdiva1! Glad your LO's are looking good.

BeeBee08 · September 2013

monimu13 said:

@sweet1998, so glad the babies are doing OK. So sorry that happened to you!

Me too. How scary. I wish this could just be easy for us after everything we've already been through!!

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