~June Mommas Check-in~

kimmyberly26 · December 2013

This is the weekly June '14 PgAL check-in. This is a place for anyone due June 2014 that has suffered a previous pregnancy loss. PgAL is an exciting but scary place so please feel free to share your thoughts, concerns, milestones and vents. Mostly, this check-in is to remind all of us that we are not alone in the journey and to offer support along the way. Check-in is every Saturday.

New ladies - Please introduce your self and let me know your EDD so I can start tallying them up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

@+yuMMMy+ / June 7th -

@1982 Babies / June 26th –

@aliciatand / June 21st –

@almendarez / ??? –

@amoot890 / June 6th -

@amwangel / June 20th – Have you had more consistent luck with the Doppler?

@BabyBean82 / June 4th –

@Beeank / June 4th –

@BeesTimesThree / June 7th -

@BellanieNJ / June 11th -

@BruiserB / June 3rd - Did you start thinking about an exercise routine for your back? So good to hear hubs is starting to get giddy at your growing belly. @Carriebear22 / June 19th - You’re so lucky to have a Doppler at your disposal. I also have a baby bump and a chicken nugget/taco bell bump.

@cheerlicia / June 18th – Has the nauseous and heartburn let up?

@dragonfly711 / June 19th - Yeah for second tri and good luck at your appt Monday!

@hjl050308 / June 11th – Glad to see you’re doing well. How often do you get the progesterone shots.

@hubbs173 / June 4th – Welcome to the board. Sorry to hear that you have having anxiety over not having many symptoms. This is very typical in second tri but still hard on our PGAL brain.

@JmeJoLee83 / June 1st –

@katieluc106 / ??? – What is your EDD?

@katiebartton / May 30th -

@kcartwright12 / June 16th – Enjoy your Christmas break. Hopefully time will fly by until your next appt.

@kdemun / June 12th -

@kimmyberly26 / June 5th

@Kinipela7 / May 20th –

@kjohnson1002 / June 3rd – I don’t think the fear ever subsides completely but hopefully it will get better. I’m only two days behind you so I really can’t offer much.

@kmolsonmay5 / June 2nd -

@kristalina / June 27th –

@ktwils2010 / June 20th – The weather was great here in VA last weekend, well, where I was at least. Hopefully you got to enjoy some of it. Yeah for being in the second tri. Hopefully the time passes quickly to your anatomy scan.

@Lauralyn2012 / June 10th -

@Livsweetmama / June 10th – How did your appt go last week?

@lest12 / June 24th –

@lisagde / June 11th – Glad you’re feeling better.

@lizok22 / June 10th – Sorry to hear about the extra worry with your quad screen. What are your next steps? That is still less than a 0.01% that your baby will have Downs if you think of it that way. (((HUGS)))

@lmesko20 / June 28th – Great to hear that the nauseas is gone. You’re so lucky to have an ultrasound at your disposal.

@loherrim / June 13th – Yay for passing a loss milestone and yay for baby kicks!

@lsuhoneybadger June 7th -

@mcgoocasper14 / June 9th – I’m so sorry to hear about your DD. How has your anxiety been this week? We are all here for you. (((HUGS)))

@megzep / ??? – I’m so sorry to hear that the nauseous is so bad still. Hopefully it will let up soon.

@michellemiller15 / June 22nd (induction June 1st)- Welcome to the board.

@MMAMMama / June 9th –

@MollySm June 20th -

@MommaAshley12 / June 8th –

@MrsBHM June 8th –

@mrsgerman June 7th -

@MrsRage / ??? –

@mullenem / June 27th –

@Preggochic86 / June 5th -

@Read247 / June 28th -

@ricecakes1216 / June 14th – Great job on hiding it for so long. I’m finally telling everyone on Monday so I’m curious at how well I’ve been hiding it. @RoccoStar / June 9th –

@sa1112 / June 21st – Yeah for great panorama results and being in the second tri.

@samm1983 / June 5th -

@SarainColorado2013 / June 7th -

@skamber / June 12th – Happy belated birthday! What a great gift.

@StevesWife2 / June 25th – Yeah for good Harmony results. How did telling your family go?

@StinaLeigh / June 5th - Congrats on your baby girl and passing your loss milestone!

@SwiftyMomof3 / ???? –

@tlcalloway / June 13th – Congrats to the board and on your baby girl!

@TheMrsMurillo / June 7th -

@WoodSeltzer09 / June 7th – Congrats on your baby boy and that the tear isn’t causing any issues anymore.

@xnbride / June 20th – How did your appt go yesterday? Yeah for second tri!

Those that have left us too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

angelaclevenger, ashtonblair123, chusum, divinemsbee, EllyD14, ginabina11, GoMommy, marylaurena, meladoriestar, Pintobean39, RN536 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hey Ladies. I know the holidays are a busy time of year especially the weekends to just check-in whenever it is convenient for you.

How far along are you?

Team? If you’ve chosen and name and want me to include it in your info, let me know.

Any crazy cravings/aversions?

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? I hope everyone has a great week! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?

kimmyberly26 · December 2013

How far along are you? 17w 2d

Team? We're Team Pink again!! I was so convinced that this was a boy. We'll reconfirm at the a/s on Jan 8th. DD was born early July so what a huge cost savings this will be. We are leaning towards naming her Kelsey but nothing is set in stone yet. DD is Kaitlyn so we thought it would be cute together.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? I think I'm done with this phase. I had aversions the whole pregnancy with DD but I can eat anything with this LO.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Feeling great and getting alot of work done around the house. I even tore up some old carpet to get ready for some new. My belly really popped overnight so I'll need to slow down on a few things.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? A/S is Jan. 8th.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? I feel baby about everyday now and can consistently find her on my doppler which is awesome.

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? My goal with this LO is not to gain the 50lbs I gained with DD. DH bought me a prenatal DVD that I need to start doing and I'm just trying to make smarter food decisions.

Katieluc106 · December 2013

Hey! I'm 14 weeks 4 days.
We don't know what team yet.
Names we still can't agree on anything.
All I eat is fruit!!!!
Emotionally I'm as good as a PGAL can be

Appointment Thursday for the second half of NT blood work and just a check in.
My baby craziness is the crazy amount of movement this week! With DD it wasn't until 16 weeks.

My New Years resolution is too just lay back relax and soak it in. I wanted my first pregnancy to be over fast because I was anxious to meet my babes. But when it was all over I missed being pregnant so much. I never sat back and enjoyed the beautiful time.

Also no procrastinating in school this year!

Happy New Year ladies!

kjohnson1002 · December 2013

How far along are you? 17 weeks 4 days

Team? Don't know yet. Still have several weeks.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Nothing..I feel fairly "normal"

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I feel pretty good..Weird to feel my body changing regularly. Emotionally I still have some rough days. Needed to doppler the other day to make myself feel better.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Jan 13 is my next appt...so far away! It's with a midwife though so I am super excited about that.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? No..I've been fairly okay this week.

Any baby awesomeness this week? No...wish the little one would move and make it noticeable. I feel sad that I cant feel anything yet.

QOTW: Since I have been feeling ugly (I have a stye, my hair is a mess, I hate all my clothes..wah wah..lol) I promise to accessorize and try and make myself look good even if I don't feel it.

samm1983 · December 2013

How far along are you? 17w2d

Team? If you’ve chosen and name and want me to include it in your info, let me know. Don't know yet. Baby wasn't very cooperative at our 16 week appt. All the important stuff was good though, so I don't mind waiting a few more weeks.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? At my ILs and they are making some kind of smoked meat. Yuck. I normally don't like smoked stuff and the smell of it in the fridge makes me want to not eat or drink anything from that fridge.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I had a nasty stomach bug again! I have been so incredibly sick since yesterday afternoon and am working hard to rehydrate this morning. I'm feeling baby move in there, so that makes me feel a little better about being so violently ill. Didn't take my ba last night (because I couldn't keep anything down) which freaks me out a little, but I know the lovenox is the really important part and luckily I was still able to do that injection just fine.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next appt is Jan 13, but I'm thinking maybe I should change it. That is EDD #8 and usually I do ok with those milestones, but this time it is bothering me.

QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? To let things (that other people do) go and just try to be the better person.

MrsBHM · December 2013

How far along are you?
17 weeks!

Team? If you’ve chosen and name and want me to include it in your info, let me know.
Blue!! We decided on a name too, Corbin Quinn! Corbin is my mom's maiden name and we just liked Quinn.

Any crazy cravings/aversions?
Not really, doing much better.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Physically, I'm still exhausted. I'm praying I get some energy soon. This going to bed at 8pm thing is getting old. Emotionally I'm doing well, will feel better after our a/a scan in January though.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Not til Jan 13

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
Nope

Any baby awesomeness this week?
I'm pretty sure that I'm feeling movement which is pretty exciting, but I can't wait until there's no doubt.

QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?
Stick to a grocery budget and eat out less! Still trying to decide our goals for both of those. Does anyone have any thoughts??

kjohnson1002 · December 2013

@MrsBHM. I plan my meals every weekend and make a list so I know what I need. I use the circular to help see whats on sale and try to incorporate that as well. I have a $100 budget a week and for the most part I stick to it. If you go with a list, you're better off I have found.

lsuhoneybadger · December 2013

I've been crappy about checking in but hope to be more active now that the craziness of the holidays is over!

I'm 16W3D today!

Not sure what team yet. A/S isn't scheduled until the end of January but we have an appt on Thursday and my ob said she hopes we can get a peek then!

No crazy cravings yet but have developed an aversion to pork (except
Bacon).

Still feeling tired. I don't think this cold I caught has helped anything but it's been nice to lay around and just rest the past couple of days.

Next appt is Jan 2nd!

Can't wait to start feeling this baby move!

Qotw: I work at a CPA firm so our hours are about to start getting crazy with tax season starting. I'd love to plan more healthy snacks and lunches to bring in instead of just grabbing whatever is around.

tlcalloway · December 2013

Week: 16W1D - Avocado

Team - Pink - We're 90% sure that we're naming the baby Alyson Jane - which is a version of my Mother's Middle Name (Alice) and my MIL's middle Name (Jane) since we aren't crazy about their first names (Joyce and Phyllis)

No crazy cravings but am starting to avoid tomato sauce which gave me awful heartburn with my DS - but not until 3rd Tri....grr...too soon

Have a slight cold so really tired....but otherwise doing ok

Next appt isn't until the 10th - feels so far away

QOTW: Never been really good with a skin care regime...and now my roseacea is in high gear and there isn't really anything medical that is safe while pregnant or breastfeeding so i need to do a better job moisturizing, etc as that does seem to be helping a touch...

chance_encounters · December 2013

How far along are you?

13 weeks 3 days

Team?

Maybe blue lol. Will find out in Feb

If you’ve chosen and name and want me to include it in your info, let me know.

So lost!

Any crazy cravings/aversions?

Nope

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

I cry....a lot. For no reason at all!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?

Nope

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

No

Any baby awesomeness this week?

Not yet

I hope everyone has a great week! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?

I am thankful for my kids and the new addition

New Years, nope not really

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Please add me to your group. I am moving over from the July board (personal reasons). Thanks

) edd 7/2

ricecakes1216 · December 2013

How far along are you? 16 weeks 4 days

Team? We haven't found out yet. We go back and forth on whether or not we are going to be Team Green or if we are going to find out.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Still not really finding anything appetizing. Everything makes me nauseated.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Just having nausea and headaches. My energy is coming back which is awesome! Emotionally I am pretty good. We are officially out in the open!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next appointment is on New Years Eve.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nothing this week.

Any baby awesomeness this week? My belly is growing. I am looking pregnant so that's fun. I am now wearing maternity clothes and they are AMAZING!

I hope everyone has a great week!

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?

To be better organized at home. With the baby coming I really want to get the house in order.

alicatand · December 2013

How far along are you? 15 weeks today!

Team? Blue!!! His name will be Charles, a family name on my DHs side, but he'll go by Charlie.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? None - I'm feeling mostly normal now.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Physically, I'm starting to feel like myself again. Still some headaches and tiredness at night, but otherwise it's much better than the 1st tri. I have my 16 week appt. on Thursday, excited to take a peek at the little man again!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

The day after Christmas I had crazy discharge and freaked out I was leaking amniotic fluid. (That happened to me this exact same time last pregnancy right before I lost the baby.) I called my OB's office in a panic and they got me right in. I got all checked out, heard his heart beat on the doppler, and was assured everything is just fine and it was all normal discharge. PHEW. I have an ultrasound Thursday, and after that, my OB is having me come in every two weeks until the 3rd tri for an u/s to calm down my nerves.

Any baby awesomeness this week? I am probably crazy, but I swear I have felt him a couple times here and there. I have an anterior, I mean postieor? the one on the back!, placenta and a small build, so my doc said I might feel him early if I am in tune with my body. I have felt little tickles followed by a wavy feeling. It might just be gas, but it makes me feel better to think it's him

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?

To get ORGANIZED! I am terrible at meal planning, keeping a set schedule for household chores, etc. I need to get into a solid routine so when baby is here, it's not as chaotic.

amwangel · December 2013

@kimmyberly26 - I got it once, but I realized the top of the wand is sort of coming off with lots of gunk underneath...so maybe it's on its last legs (it's a friend's doppler). I should probably just put it away!

How far along are you? 15 weeks 1 day

Team? Not sure yet.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Super into citrus. Finally Velveeta mac & cheese DOESN'T sound good. Ha.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Much better the past few days. HOORAY!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Nothing aside from my doppler not working well, ha. I have an appointment in 10 days. I thought about calling on Monday to see if I can get a doppler check, but honestly, if it's bad news, I don't wanna know just before a trip next weekend.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Still just nervous anytime someone new knows. And the doppler being crappy isn't helping! Assuming the worst much of the time - but it's lessening, for usre.

Any baby awesomeness this week? I think *maybe* I've felt it a few times?

What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? Be nicer to my husband, more present to those around me, make more money, and survive both having a baby and moving this summer!

hubbs173 · December 2013

How far along are you? 17weeks 3days

Team? Don't know what team we are yet but we have our a/s Jan 9th, but my gut is saying girl.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Recently my cravings are for fruit, really juicy fruit like oranges! Not really having any aversions anymore.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Feeling a little better emotionally, I thought I've felt movement twice this week but I'm not sure. I think being able to see the baby on Jan 9th will make me feel so much better. I've had a lot of sonograms early (due to some issues and worries) in this pregnancy so I saw the baby a lot. This is the longest I've gone without seeing the baby, which is probably causing a lot of my worrying.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? My parents got the baby a stuffed animal rocking horse that neighs for Christmas, it's so cute!! I won't buy anything until after the a/s.

QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? Haven't really thought of a resolution yet, I'll have to think about that one!!

babybean82 · December 2013

How far along are you? 17 weeks 3 days

Team? Won't know for a few more weeks

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Nothing crazy yet

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I'm feeling pretty good lately, I have an OB appointment this coming Thursday so kind of excited for that.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? I think I am maybe feeling movement sometimes but I always second guess myself after cause it might be something else. I am kind of freaking out that everyone knows and is excited because I still haven't been able to get this nagging feeling that it might all end soon out of my head.

QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? I don't make resolutions anymore because I usually just forget about them after a few months.

MollySm · December 2013

How far along? 15w 1d, naval orange

Team? We know, and have the start of a name, but I still have to tell my brother and his wife, and she uses the Bump, so I am waiting to post on here. Maybe today!

Any cravings/aversions? I was craving meat like crazy, but then I ate a ton of prime rib on Christmas and then felt terrible afterwards, so that craving has slowed way down. I still can only eat a small amount at a time of anything, so I think the giant portion I ate was probably more at fault than the meat.

How are you feeling? I have a bad cold so I am feeling run down. Otherwise pretty good. Sciatica had started by this point with my daughter, so I am thankful every day that that pain hasn't started.

Any upcoming appointments? I will call on Monday to schedule my a/s and my next visit with my doctor. We did get our MaterniT21 results back and baby looks great!

Any PGAL craziness? Tomorrow is my EDD :-( I am excited about this pregnancy, but I still miss my other baby. I think everyone around me is having a hard time understanding why I am sad even though this pregnancy seems to be going well.

Any baby awesomeness? I think I am feeling baby move here and there! I am excited for it to get more consistent so I can be sure. I also love knowing the sex - calling it by a name really is helping me connect a little.

QOTW : We aren't calling it a resolution, but H and I vowed to get our spending (and our saving) back under control!

Hope everyone is having a good week!

xnbride · December 2013

How far along are you? 15w tomorrow!!!!

Team? We don't know yet but will find out at our Jan 24th MFM appt/scan.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Just lots of protein.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I am feeling good. I had a good appt with my midwife yesterday. I get to stay in her care until I am 24w as long as the MFM says things look good and then transfer to the OB in the same practice. She did a quick scan and then listened to their heartbeats on the doppler. I still get shocked to see two babies on the screen.

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? I don't really have any resolutions this year because it is going to be one crazy year.

RedMar · December 2013

17 weeks, 2 days!

Team Green- took some convincing but now DH is on board!

Have been craving spinach dip, pez, cottage cheese, and Dr. Pepper- very random

Physically I have been feeling awful. I'm slowly getting over the stomach bug and have lost a lot of weight. I don't feel pregnant at the moment and it's scary to me. Even though I've seen the baby and heard the heart beat, it's still not fully sinking in that I'm pregnant. My EDD for my previous pregnancy was October 20th and one of my close friends had her baby on the 30th. I know our kids will still "grow up" together but I can't help to think of the other baby I was carrying. On the optimistic side, it's nice that I'm due in June and will have the whole summer off with the babe.

New Year's resolution- budgeting money for food and not eating out as much. Gotta start making weekly menus!

Beeank · December 2013

How far along are you?
17 weeks 4d

Team?
No team yet!

Any crazy cravings/aversions?
I haven't had any aversions during my second tri but I've been craving shake shack burgers everyday.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?

Physically I'm feeling it. My back has been hurting like crazy lately and my feet. I'm emotionally drained from the move from NC to FL. Just trying to settle down and get things back to normal. What's driving me insane is the fact we haven't found a midwife here in Miami. Ughhhhh. I have an consultation this week with one so fingers crossed it goes well!

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?

To get better at saving money. We're awful at it. We love eating out every night and never buy groceries to stay in. That's def gonna change this year!

SA1112 · December 2013

How far along are you? 15w today!!

Team? Green.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Not really

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Physically I'm still not feeling great although it's definitely gotten better. Emotionally I'm feeling good! Still in shock I'm 15 weeks.... Next appointment is Jan. 6 and I'm guessing it'll just be a doppler check.

Any baby awesomeness? I've used my doppler twice so far but never with my husband with me since I have been worried I wouldn't be able to find the HB and it would freak him out. Well I used it again tonight with him there and found baby right away. My husband started to cry! He said he was just so happy. It was so sweet and of course made me cry.

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? To start exercising and eat healthier. I haven't had the energy to cook so we've been eating out a lot. I want to stop with all the fast food so I don't gain a ton of weight with this pregnancy.

SarahSmile01 · December 2013

Hi ladies! I don't think ive posted on here before. We lost a little girl at 9 weeks a year ago last August (Trisomy 15) . It's been 3 1/2 years of trying and we are finally pregnant with a healthy baby boy via IVF with genetic testing. He was originally boy/girl twins but we lost the girl at week 6. Feel lucky to have this little guy still with us.

How far along are you? 16w 4d baby is due June 11th (RCS will be scheduled the week prior)

Team: Blue! His name will be Lloyd Cosmo - and I realize with this name, there is a strong chance he'll come out looking like an 80 year old man :-) but we are naming him after my Grandpa who was very special to me.

Physically/Emotionally: physically I'm still a little tired and get some pretty bad headaches. Emotionally, even this far along, I'm having trouble processing that this might actually be happening for us. At my latest appt they put me in a room without an ultrasound machine and I lost it a little bit. The Dr came in and examined me and we chatted and then I said. 'But if you don't look at him- how do you know he's still in there? I need to know he's still in there'. He then pulled out the doppler and we got to hear a strong heartbeat which was a relief. But being high risk and IVF, I was used to 1 - 2 sonograms a week, then suddenly nothing since week 12 so it's been an adjustment. I get my 18w ultrasound with my high risk OB next week and can't wait to see this little man again!

Baby awesomeness; this kid has been a mover and a shaker from the very beginning. He is constantly moving! I love everything about him already.

My New Years resolution is to start enjoying this pregnancy instead of worrying about it every little thing.

Nice to meet you all!

kjohnson1002 · December 2013

Welcome @sarahsmile01. As a fellow ivfer I know ur feeling of that constant reassurance. I love your resolution. Just last night I was saying that same thing.

hjl050308 · December 2013

Thanks for doing this! To answer your question, I'm on weekly progesterone shots for 20 weeks, 1 down, 19 to go!

How far along are you? 16w4d

Team? Blue! His name is Ryan Michael.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? No aversions, a few cravings. Most recently, I was dying for Friendly's french fries dipped in ranch dressing. Had them yesterday and they were sooo worth it!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I'm pretty tired still. I have constant congestion and have had a bloody nose or two (had that with both of my sons, too). Emotionally, I'm still scared to death. I did a FB announcement, which I swore I wouldn't do but ended up doing it anyway. I'm a nervous wreck.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I started my progesterone shots this past week; tomorrow, I start weekly cervical checks from 16-22 to make sure I'm not funneling (the reasons for my PTL with DS2 are unknown so they are watching every possible thing to keep it from happening with this baby).

Any baby awesomeness? I'm definitely feeling things here and there. I'm overweight so I know I won't feel it the same as my other two when I was less heavy. I'm ecstatic every time I feel something!

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year?

My resolution is to stick to our budget, eat more meals at home, pack healthy lunches, and to start being more positive and to try to feel less scared and nervous all of the time.

StinaLeigh · December 2013

How far along are you? 17w
Team? PINK! still deciding on a name, but probably Emerson Louise
Any crazy cravings/aversions? nope - OJ always sounds good.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Feeling mostly good and more and more confident. Thinking we'll go FB official for the new year.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? I opened a gift for the new baby at Christmas, the first tangible thing we've been given and had a little panic. Awesomeness: I'm feeling movement a little bit.
QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? Still working on this. I think healthier eating

StinaLeigh · December 2013

@mrsgerman - hugs. I'm so sorry this has been a tough time.

@LoHerrim - hugs this week as you apporach your last milestone!

@MollySm - hope you are doing ok today. December was tough for us as our edd was 12/1 and I thought a lot about what this Christmas "would have" been like. Be kind to yourself today.

MollySm · December 2013

((hugs)) to you too, @StinaLeigh. Thanks for thinking of me. This is a tough day, and has been a tough month. I've been thinking a lot about what Christmas would or should have been like this year, and I think it's all coming to a head today. I hate that there are more people out there than just me who know what it feels like, but it helps to not feel so alone.

BruiserB · December 2013

How far along are you? 17w5d
Team? We find out January 15! So excited

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Much to hubby's dismay, I want nothing to do with Chinese food this pregnancy. I have been craving a cheeseburger here and there, something I wanted nothing to do with in first tri!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, just occasional headaches and backaches, but we've been so busy with Christmas this week that I haven't had any time for exercise. The super uncomfortable bed at my parents house do NOT help! Emotionally, really good. Christmas was really the first time we've seen our families since announcing and it was so wonderful to see everyone so excited for us!
Upcoming appt-January 15 for 20 week appt and ultrasound!
PGAL crazy/baby awesomeness: PGAL brain has been pretty good to me the farther along I get. And I think I'm starting to feel movement!!

QOTW: haven't decided on any official resolutions, but exercising more is definitely on the list!

kcartwright12 · December 2013

How far along are you? 16 weeks tomorrow!!! So amazing.
Team? Not sure yet. I can't wait until the 21st!!

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Cravings this past week cheese puffs and a chocolate chip bagel from panera. Aversions- still marinara sauce and anything citrus.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? For the first time I am finally feeling more excited than nervous. I LOVE having a doppler. It helps so much.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Having a crazy amount of heartburn lately. It seems like every day now. Anyone else like this? Just waiting for the 21st...it can't come fast enough.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

Any baby awesomeness this week? Starting to feel movement.

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? A new job! I really do not want to go back to my current one after my maternity leave.

lizok22 · December 2013

Will be 17 weeks on Tuesday, have to have early anatomy scan this week. Pgal brain went nuts after dr called with my increased quad screen results even with the negative maternit21. I still fear something will happen. I bought a Doppler after wavering back and forth for weeks and I am so glad I did!! I love it.
I broke down crying from stress and sadness. Last year I was pregnant, naive and full of hope. I lost that baby and another after that. Now I am constantly worried, scared and nervous every strange disorder will happen to my baby. It's been a rough year and I'm grieving the loss of myself and the 2 babies. My last edd would have been this Friday.
I love this checking thanks Kimberly for doing this!

lscal20 · December 2013

How far along are you? 14 weeks, officially 2nd tri!

Team? If you’ve chosen and name and want me to include it in your info, let me know. Team Green!

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Nope

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Back and hip pain, randomly vomiting, but almost no nausea...emotionally I'm great!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? 16 week appt on January 8

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I'll actually add that I'm proud of myself for being much more calm now about this pregnancy and that even though I can use the ultrasound at work, it's been almost 2 weeks since I have. I'm usually high on anxiety, so I feel this is an improvement

Any baby awesomeness this week? None

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? For some reason I never liked this question... I haven't made any resolutions for this upcoming year, but it'll probably be on the lines of saving money for baby, continue with my weight loss after baby, and be the best mommy and wife I can be

tinyangel12 · December 2013

How far along are you? 15W 1D.

Team? Green....a/s isn't until end of January

Any crazy cravings/aversions? Juice I love Juice. Aversions seems to be meat especially PORK.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Just a little tired still...emotionally I am finally getting excited that I am pregnant again...still nervous before every check up but not a wreck.

Any baby awesomeness? We heard the heart beat at my 14 week appointment....I think every now and again I am starting to feel some flutters (and not gas LOL)

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My next appointment is Jan. 9 with more lab work. I have Hypothyroidism and have to have blood work every trimester.

QOTW: New Year's Resolution: I plan on keeping up with my prenatal workouts and trying to stay healthy for this LO. I also, plan to have a more positive attitude towards this pregnancy... I have been a negative nelly everytime I have an appointment. I need to be more thankful.

Carriebear22 · December 2013

Hello ladies! 15w4d as of Monday, naval orange! We are finding out on this coming Saturday what team we are on! We're doing an elective gender reveal ultrasound with a little 3d imaging as well, I think that once we know boy/girl and see a face we can bond a little more, especially DH. I'm feeling mostly great, with the occasional day of SI joint pain, today I'm moving like an old woman, I couldn't even shake my booty in Zumba today! Santa (my mom and dad) brought me my starter maternity wardrobe, I love the full panel pants! So nice to not be adjusting myself every 15 seconds trying to stay in regular clothes. I still just look chubby and not baby bump but I think the cramping, pressure and RLP I should be getting a true bump anytime now. I am dying to feel some movement in there! I'm not feeling too crazy, typically pretty confident about things, but until I can have that daily reassurance I will always have that fear in the back of my mind. QOTW: I can't think of a specific resolution, but I guess just to remember to make healthier choices When I can nd to continue working out as long as possible

cheerlicia · January 2014

How far along are you? 16 weeks
Any crazy cravings/aversions? None really! Pretty hungry lately though.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Great! Nausea is all gone! Heartburn is minimal. A few aches and pains but I'll take that over nausea any day!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Still waiting for our appointments in a few weeks!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? I hope everyone has a great week! I'm finding it hard to wait 4 weeks in between appointments! I thought about buying a doppler, but didn't (still thinking about it). I just want to see our baby at out ultrasound on 1/22. I am more worried about seeing a baby shape than the gender. since we had an ultrasound at 6 weeks that just looked like a blob with a heartbeat.

QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? Mine is to be the best wife and mom I can be now and when the baby comes.

Brittnic531 · January 2014

Hello! I finally introduced myself to the board this past week. My DH and I suffered a miscarriage on 12/25 last year when I was 7 weeks and a D&C on 12/28. It was our first pregnancy and of course devastating and traumatic. Now that the holidays are over, I feel much more confident about sharing our news. We are overjoyed with this unexpected blessing and are looking forward to June!

How far along are you? 17 weeks tomorrow! (Due June 14th)

Team? Find out January 24th... no names yet.

Any crazy cravings/aversions? It varies from day to day but meat never sounds good (except for steak, lol!)

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I've struggled with a lot of anxiety this pregnancy... as time goes on I feel better, but I'm ready to start feeling baby. My dr. has been amazing and said if I ever need to come in for reassurance, then just to call. My next appointment is Jan. 22 and then the A/S scan on the 24th.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nothing other than anxiety

Any baby awesomeness this week? I've finally started to pop this week!

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QOTW – We all have so much to be thankful for this year. What is your New Year’s Resolution for the upcoming year? My resolution is to take control over my anxiety and not pass it on to this little one! Need to start some yoga

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