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mdarmetko · March 2014

Welcome to the August ‘14 PgAL Check-In!

This is a weekly check-in for women who are due in the month of August (or thereabouts) and have suffered a previous pregnancy loss. Being pregnant after a loss can produce a mix of emotions. This check-in is intended to provide support while we make our way through each trimester.

If your EDD has changed, please let me know. I try to pay attention to the board and get the latest update, but apologies if I missed out and I'm posting outdated info.

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EDD (if this is your first time on the check in):

How many weeks/ what fruit are you:

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally):

Upcoming appointments or milestones:

What's been going down this past week:

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story?

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@allygirl520 - 8/5/2014 - Good luck at your appt Thursday!

@arusso07 - 8/15/2014 - Congrats on your baby boy!

@Arwen0503 - 8/7/2014 - How did you appt go last week?

@babypants11 - 8/7/2014 - Ready for Hawaii next week? I'm so freakin jealous!

@bamanichole - 8/14/2014 - Good luck at your appt Thursday!

@bkroxfan003 - 8/21/2014 - How's your H doing on diaper practice?

@borstad - 8/30/2014 - Good luck at your appt this week!

@caybeh - 8/3/2014 - Did you end up catching a full on cold? Good luck at your appt Friday!

@ColeyJ88 - 8/25/2014 - When do you think you'll start the Hypnobabies home study course?

@esmith10 - 8/16/2014 - I hear ya about getting nervous is the baby doesn't make movements one day. I start poking my stomach 'where you at girl?!'.

@Familyhugs922 - 8/12/2014 - Congrats on your baby boy!

@ginny5683 - 8/8/2014 - I'm sorry your results on the kidney measurement weren't what you wanted to hear, but I like your spin on it! Hopefully he will get his act together and show you he's right on target at 28 weeks. Hey, and you get another ultrasound to see your baby again!

@KaleMonster - 8/4/2014 - How are things going?

@kountingsheep - 8/24/2014 - What's been going on?

@kraft333 - 8/15/2014 - How did your appts go last week?

@Lena76 - 8/22/2014 - How are things going?

@linewifekat - 8/18/2014 - FX for a great a/s and half baked celebration on Thursday!

@lingchow8655 - 8/3/2014 - What's been going on?

@MamaTugboat - 8/6/2014 - Congrats on being team PINK!

@MandMLeona - 8/19/2014 - Good luck at your a/s ultrasound this week!

@MeganEMcG5 - 8/6/2014 - Did your chiropractor visits last week end up helping?

@mhiester314 - 8/7/2014 - Good luck at your a/s tomorrow!

@MorganElise511 - 8/12/2014 - How did your appt go last week? FX for a great a/s Friday!

@MrsDeo - 8/21/2014 - Hope you had a great appt last week and good luck at you a/s today!

@muffin87 - 8/9/2014 - How did your follow-up appt last week go?

@ninthgirl - 8/28/2014 - How are things going?

@NSAbby - 8/15/2014 - How did your appt go last week? Are you feeling better?

@Pink021 - 8/6/2014 - How was your appt last week?

@Ptarma - 8/23/2014 - What's been going on?

@Russiandea12 - 8/10/2014 - Sorry you had a slow ass u/s tech, but congrats on being team Pink!

@salsy2012 - 8/4/2014 - How did your perinatologist appt go?

@Soon-To-BeMrs.P - 8/4/2014 - How are things going?

@tahitiansun - 8/18/2014 - FX for a great a/s today!

@Third&goal - 8/18/2014 - Is your GD test this week?

@XpectingTwinnies - 8/11/2014 - Good luck at the a/s this week!

caybeh · March 2014

How many weeks/fruit are you? 22 w 1 day/ papaya

How are you feeling? Pretty good for the most part. I'm starting to get some soreness in my abdomen which is probably just because I'm getting bigger. Emotionally, I can't believe that in four months, we'll meet our little girl. I'm excited.

Upcoming appointments: Friday, 4/4

What's been going down this week? Ugh, I had a horrible cold. It hit me so fast. DH ended up staying home Tues and Wed mornings to watch DS as I was so exhausted and miserable. That helped immensely as I just laid in bed. By Thurs I felt a little better, and by Fri DS and I were out shopping. It was so weird of a cold, but so glad I got to rest so much.

Do you have a good April Fool's story? Not really. I was pretty gullible, so my siblings always got me every year with stupid things. I can't ever pull one off on anyone else though.

salsy2012 · March 2014

@mdarmetko thanks for keeping track of all of us! Amazing, as usual.

My appointment went great! They ended up doing a whole new anatomy scan so they could see how baby was for themselves. He's perfect! Nothing abnormal, measuring right on target with a perfect heartbeat. They also told me that my past chemotherapy should not affect this baby (thank God).

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 22 weeks- Papaya

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): I'm feeling pretty good! Not too tired (:

Upcoming appointments or milestones: I have an appointment this afternoon or check my cerclage. And I have our 3D ultrasound in a month!

What's been going down this past week: Not much. I started a blog, so that's new. I kind of like channeling my thoughts into it. It helps keep my anxiety under control.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Hmmm...one time I taped the sprayer in the sink so when my husband turned on the tap, he got soaked. I thought it was funny. He did not. Haha

NSAbby · March 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20wks Not sure what fruit that is

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Its been one of those days...

Upcoming appointments or milestones: we reached 20 weeks, so next goal is 25!

What's been going down this past week: Got new fence parts in, to replace part of the fence, got the soil to fix a low part of the lawn, worked on the pool, and tried not to murder people at work

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? We pulled a prank on my dad, way back when I first started working in the department. He used to pull pranks on the guys all the time, so it was the perfect revenge, especially after he pranked me by telling me I failed my final test.

So me and one of the firefighters (who my dad trained and mentored) went to his office very solomnly. We told him we needed to talk, and played it off like we really didn't want to tell him, making idle chit chat. Then Frankie blurted out "I'm sorry sir, I'll marry her and fix everything. I'll make this right"

I countered with a "No way in hell are we getting married because of this"

We let my dad sweat for a few minutes, and then broke it to him. I think we got it on VHS, too. Thats the only really memorable one.

@NSAbby - 8/15/2014 - How did your appt go last week? Are you feeling better?

My appts went great, and I think I am officially unsick! (knock on wood)

arusso07 · March 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20wks/ Banana

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): My energy is back so I have been feeling really good. Blood pressure has been good so I am feeling extremely blessed.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Next appt is late April

What's been going down this past week: Packing and cleaning for our Spring Break trip this week. So excited to get away for a few days.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Not really, my daughter loves to play jokes on my husband she usually does something to him and he plays along.

MeganEMcG5 · March 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20w5d banana

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically, I've had a rough couple of days. We drove to Ohio (6.5 hours one way) on Saturday for a wedding and back again on Sunday. It was a lot of just sitting and I think I set back some of the progress my chiro had made on my lower back. Also, we ended up stopping mid-way for close to an hour because I was in such pain from constipation and then eating fast food both days upset my stomach. I was in a Lowe's bathroom sweating/crying for quite some time yesterday...glad that's over!!

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Nothing for awhile now.

What's been going down this past week: See above, but also, I have a job interview tomorrow! I'm excited because I'm pretty unhappy where I am right now, and I wasn't exactly looking (mostly because I'm pregnant and I know I will have to negotiate in a maternity leave).

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Nothing great from me, although, I did have a friend tell me that they had to fire someone on April Fools Day and that person thought it was a joke at first, but it definitely wasn't. How awkward!!

@mdarmetko I'm amazed every week at how you keep this up!! So awesome.

I'm not sure what I think about the chiropractor yet. Last week I was in on MWF, and I'll do the same this week. I THINK it's helping, but it's hard to say whether or not most of that is just psychological. I'm going to see how I feel after this week before I decide if I'm going to continue.

KaleMonster · March 2014

@mdarmetko Things are good! Thanks for asking

H and I are in a really good place in our relationship lately (it's never been bad, but this past summer was a bit bumpy), and we've been making all sorts of baby progress.

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 22w0d, papaya!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically- I've been having more RLP in the middle of the night when I get up to pee. My boob has also been hurting like crazy (though when I looked in the mirror this morning, I realized that that my right one is now slightly bigger than the left one, so that's probably why it was hurting so much this weekend!). Emotionally- Awesome. H and I have narrowed down some of our name choices, and hearing him talk about feeling impatient to meet our son has made me extremely happy.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: OB appointment next week.

What's been going down this past week: We bought a dresser that we could use as a changing table at IKEA this weekend. Then, when we were at Target the next day, we found a set we like better. So, while I am not thrilled at the prospect of having to return the super heavy box to IKEA, I'm excited that the nursery is almost to the point where we could bring a baby home and we'd survive for at least a week.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? The best I have was when I was little and I put a rubber band around the kitchen sink sprayer and pointed it toward the spot where someone in my family would stand if they turned on the water. I forgot about it and ended up spraying myself when I went to use the sink. April Fools Fail.

babypants11 · March 2014

@mdarmetko‌ - thank you, again, for keeping up with us all! I am super excited about Hawaii! Have you officially decided to change OB/midwife practices?

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21w4d, pomegranate
How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): good! Big, but good. I crack up at the faces people make after they hear I'm only 21 weeks.
Upcoming appointments or milestones: we have a/s attempt #3 on the 16th to try to see baby's spine. He had better cooperate this time!
What's been going down this past week: just spending a lot of time with my grandmother, who is in end stage kidney failure. It's been really nice seeing her every day, and DD loves visiting her as well.
GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Sadly, I do not

MamaTugboat · March 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21w 5d

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically feeling good, overall energy is back. I had a dip in energy over the weekend, but it's probably bc I started my new part-time job last wk slash the little gal could be going through growth spurt Emotionally I'm doing well, as I can feel her moving every day and it's very reassuring.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Nothing until our 24 wk appt. Hopefully in the coming wks H will be able to feel her kicking!

What's been going down this past week: Started a new part-time job, which has been going well so far. It will be a good thing for me to get out of the house and make $ in my year deferment from dental school.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? No

bamanichole · March 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20w4d banana

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Good, sinus infection is better and had some energy to get some stuff done around the house this weekend.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: A/S and routine OB appt Thursday

What's been going down this past week: A lot! We most certainly decided on a first name of Elaine (nn Lainey). And I also talked with my boss and found out they will not allow me to work part time. So now me and DH have to decide what I'm going to do. Working with 2 in daycare I will barely be bringing any money home but I love my job and think I may go stir crazy being SAHM full time.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? No, I'm boring

Thanks @mdarmetko! I'm excited for Thursday!

Lena76 · March 2014

19 weeks- mango, I think!

Feeling- pretty good! Getting anxious for the ultrasound next week!

Milestones/ appts- A/S next Tuesday.

Past week- busy with work and family fun! Been looking on Pinterest for nursery ideas.

April Fools- nothing I can think of. My wedding anniversary is April 2nd so April fools day usually gets overshadowed.

tahitiansun · March 2014

@mdarmetko-thank you so much for the well wishes!!! We had our A/S this morning and the tech said there didn't look like there was anything to worry about!

I am just waiting to hear from the doctor now.

How many weeks/ what fruit are you:

20 weeks today!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally):

I am feeling great! Loved seeing the baby at the A/S today! He or she was sucking his or her thumb the whole time.

Upcoming appointments or milestones:

OB appt 4/6

What's been going down this past week:

DH and I are getting ready for our vacation next week. I am so nervous about leaving DS, but we are waiting to find out the baby's sex until we get there so I am excited!!!! The envelope is burning a whole in my pocket!!!

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story?

Sadly no, I know this makes me really lame.

mdarmetko · March 2014

@arusso07 - Glad your energy is back in time for spring break. Have a great trip!

@babypants11 - Sorry to hear about your grandmother. Glad you are spending a lot of time with her though. Yeah, I'm in the process of changing over from the OB to the midwife. Now if they would only return my F*ing calls!

@bamanichole - Deciding on being a SAHM is hard. There are so many factors that go into it. I say if you love your job, and daycare for 2 will be covered by your salary (even it its barely or slightly not covered) and that means you can continue to grow your carreer, go for it. I know you will make the best decision for you and your family.

@caybeh - I'm glad you're feeling better!

@Elbug - My 2nd EDD is a few days after yours, so I can relate. I hate thinking "everything happens for a reason" bc it just doesn't seem right to me, so I know where you are coming from. Hugs to you as you get through this tough time.

@ginny5683 - I'm glad the sharing of the name was basically successful. Your family seems a lot more polite than mine.

@KaleMonster - RLP is a PITA. I try to just move slower and it helps. I'm glad things are good with you and your H. It's good to have a healthy foundation to raise a family.

@kountingsheep - Wow you are on top of your game! Glad you were able to get so much done on the nursery despite feeling so crappy.

@Lena76 - Happy anniversary in 2 days!

@MamaTugboat - Congrats on the new job!

@MeganEMcG5 - Yeah let me know what you think of the chiropractor. I suspect I'll need something similar in the 3rd tri. My sciatic pain was getting really bad but yoga actually helped a ton.

@muffin87 - I feel ya on the bladder. How can I feel like I have to go when I literally JUST went? I hear it will get worse.

@ninthgirl - We'll miss you. Take care of yourself and let me know if you want to be back on the check-in later on.

@NSAbby - Sounds like a pretty busy week. Glad you are able to stomach it these days

And THAT is an epic prank!

@Pink021 - It's so exciting to start to decorate the baby's room. We have decals too and they seem like they will be a bigger PITA than I originally thought.

@Ptarma - Ugh, teenagers! So now you have to figure out the trigger?

@salsy2012 - We never complain about an extra ultrasound! So glad the chemo won't affect the baby at all.

@tahitiansun - Aw glad you had a great a/s. So cute that baby was sucking their thumb! You are a strong woman not opening that envelope!

allygirl520 · March 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21w, 5d (pomegranate?)

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): I am doing pretty great right now, other than still being a little tired. Been feeling a LOT of kicks lately, which is so beyond awesome that I don't have time to be sad about anything.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Just a regular old OB checkup on Thursday.

What's been going down this past week: We finished another registry (Target) and checked out some stuff for the baby room. I am thinking of stenciling some stars once we've painted.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Unfortunately, no. I am terrible with pranks and can never pull them off

Thanks again for the checkins @mdarmetko!

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NSAbby · April 2014

mdarmetko said:
@NSAbby - Sounds like a pretty busy week. Glad you are able to stomach it these days And THAT is an epic prank!

I am finally, for the first time in 4 months, not getting nauseous all day (I am taking Zofran, but it's working great now). I had forgotten what its like to eat whatever I want. I almost cried when we ate dinner tonight!

MeganEMcG5 · April 2014

Ok, I'm needing some extra T&Ps. I got a call from my ob tonight and we have SUA (single umbilical artery). They are going to schedule me with a perinatologist for a more detailed scan, and I'm assuming I'll be monitored more closely now.

I am very high anxiety and tend to let my head go to the worst place.

From what I understand this isnt totally uncommon and not reason to panic yet, but there is a chance of congenital issues.

I'll keep everyone posted when I know more, but in the meantime I could use some good vibes!

mdarmetko · April 2014

MeganEMcG5 We are here for you. FX that everything is fine Fine FINE!

@allygirl520 - Yay for kicking!

@bkroxfan003 - A mock run with choclate pudding perhaps?

@ChoicesMom - I'm sorry you are feeling so crappy. FX that you get some relief soon.

@lingchow8655 - Glad you are feeling so good! I've changed your EDD.

@MorganElise511 - Okay so you'll have to tell us what BS your students pull tomorrow.

@MrsDeo - I did my whole registry on Amazon, so doing it online is definitely possible. I tend trust reviews rather than my instincts, and it's always cheaper online

luvbrettnizzy · April 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 19 weeks, a mango. On a side note, every time my pregnancy fruit/vegetable changes, my 2 older (4 and 6) kids and I go to the store and buy that particular fruit or vegetable! It's really a fun thing! I was so excited to be a mango because I LOVE mangoes!!!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Feeling good, a little anxious as I haven't felt much movement yet. This being my 3rd, I figured I would have by now. PGAL brain would like to feel some definite, identifiable baby movement!

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Tomorrow is my A/S, so super excited to find out the sex and to see that everything is ok.

What's been going down this past week: Went to Vegas with a group of 12 girls for a dear friends 40 birthday. It was soo much fun, but I am exhausted! I got maybe 10 hrs of sleep over 2 days! I was surprised how well this pregnant lady kept up!

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Sadly I do not!

Russiandea12 · April 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21 weeks, pomegranite

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Very Emotional.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Meeting with a new OB on Wednesday. I haven't cared for my current one and given that I have placenta previa and will be delivering via c-section I don't want to have it done at my local hospital,which ones peforms about 100 csections a year but a larger better hospital closer to my work.

What's been going down this past week: Busy week at work, lots of IT issues & found out yesterday a coworker friend was fired

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Nope.

mmsweeney1 · April 2014

I missed yesterday and last week! busy, busy...

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 19 weeks 3 days

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): My SIL and her 2 kids were visiting this weekend and they all had some kind of stomach bug. Guess who has it today? I feel awful. I'm also kind of afraid because I ate a sandwich from Potbelly yesterday...hoping it's just a coincidence.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: FINALLY our anatomy ultrasound next week.

What's been going down this past week: I told my middle school classes about the baby finally and they are very excited. It's been fun.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? All the kids were asking for fake detentions to play tricks on their parents tonight

Third&goal · April 2014

@Third&goal - 8/18/2014 - Is your GD test this week?

Yes, my test was last week and I think I passed (88 and it should be below 130?). No confirmation from the doctor but that is what my chart says. I may have to repeat it though to make sure I don't develop it later on.

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20 weeks!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Starting to feel big in the belly. I am only up 3 lbs but my back is already sore and my hips are spreading.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Nothing too exciting yet. Local consignment sale is this week so I get to do some baby shopping!

What's been going down this past week: Dealing with work, trying to potty train

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Not that I can remember?!

XpectingTwinnies · April 2014

Hank you for the check in as always!! You are truly amazing!!

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21 weeks!! A granade, although I've never seen a granade that's bigger than a banana ;-)

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): ok I guess.. Some days are better than others!

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Friday is finally our A/S I'm hoping all is well!! Thanks for the nice wishes!!

What's been going down this past week: I had a run in with some girls in the forum, I asked a silly question and got burned.. Perks of being a newbie I guess.. It got me down in my real life but I guess it's the hormones?? I'm sticking to this checkin only from now on LOL.. Other than that a very uneventful week, which I am more than thankful for because it means we made it through one more week safe and sound..

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? No.. It isn't a thing in my country, so I've never done anything of the sort.. I've enjoyed reading about them though!! And I get the idea of it from tv shows and stuff.. Anyways I'm. It a prankster so most probably I would be the prankee so I'm happy we don't do that lol..

spacedolphin11 · April 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 22 weeks, papaya

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically I'm starting to feel less comfortable. Even though I don't have a huge belly the rest of my body doesn't seem to know that - turning over in bed hurts, getting out of the car hurts, sitting in a desk hurts... Emotionally I'm doing pretty good with the pregnancy. It helps that I feel baby every day now.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: My next appointment is next week and I have to get more neverending bloodwork done this week.

What's been going down this past week: Last week was my spring break, which was amazing! We visited my parents in Arizona, went to some Spring Training games, and went shopping

Of course as soon as I got home ALL THE STRESS EVER happened (a bunch of paperwork that was supposed to go through over break didn't, so I had to track it down and get it to the school or I'd be dropped from my classes - which I managed to do, so I'm fine now) but at least I had a little bit of relaxation in there...

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? No, and surprisingly my husband has never played a trick on me... I don't think I'll mention my surprise to him though, haha.

esmith10 · April 2014

Hi ladies! I'm late to the party as usual. Thanks for the check-in @mdarmetko!

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21 weeks, Pomegranate!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically, pretty good. Still struggling with heartburn off and on, but its manageable. And some lower back pain if I've been sitting or laying down for a while. Emotionally, I'm doing okay this week.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: OB appt. on April 10th.

What's been going down this past week: It was a pretty low-key week for me. I have a busy few weeks coming up with a concert and taxes, so it was the calm before the storm. This week DH has a work meeting in downtown Boston so I'm staying in the hotel with him and we're (or at least I'm) having a little mini vaca!

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Nothing cool enough to share...

@esmith10 - 8/16/2014 - I hear ya about getting nervous is the baby doesn't make movements one day. I start poking my stomach 'where you at girl?!'.

I know, right?! So after a few days of very minimal movement last week my PgAL brain took over and I called the doctor. The NP assured me it was all very normal at this stage, but offered to do a heartbeat check and I took her up on that. Sure enough little girl's hb was fine and in the 160's and she was kicking the wand and we could hear lots of movement through the doppler. Of course I felt none of that. So I'm feeling less anxious about the days when I don't get much from her. However, on Saturday night I got a good hard kick near my hip that I felt from the outside! It was so crazy!

mdarmetko · April 2014

@esmith10 - I'm glad you got reassured the baby is okay. Last night my girl was super active and hasn't stopped!

@luvbrettnizzy - Yeah! Represent for the pregnant ladies in Vegas! Good luck at the a/s tomorrow!

@mmsweeney1 - Oh man, why would they come visit you with a stomach bug?!?! Hope you feel better soon.

@Russiandea12 - Sounds like a rough week. Hope thinks start looking up.

@Third&goal - Oh good, glad your GD results seem to be on the right track… so far.

@XpectingTwinnies - I saw that post. I've seen a lot worse at my time on TB. Our board isn't as harsh as a lot of other boards I've been on. Try to let it roll off your back if you can. Stress is bad for the baby

Glad you are sticking around with us at least!

@spacedolphin11 - I hear ya about starting to feel uncomfortable. I can't bend the ways I use to and last night I woke up from RLP grrr.

kraft333 · April 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20 weeks / banana

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Feeling great!

Upcoming appointments or milestones: None, which is fine because I'm still basking in the glow of last week's appts. Heard a strong hb at the OB on Thurs, and our a/s on Friday was amazing! Baby is perfectly average, said the doc, and he even gave us a thumbs up (attached below).

What's been going down this past week: We've decided not to move and to stick it out with our current home for now -- super happy about this, time to nest! We also started finalizing some of our decisions on big items like stroller, car seat, crib, etc.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Nah, nothing great on this end.

Sending hugs to MeganEMcG5 and gratitude to @mdarmetko!

Third&goal · April 2014

kraft333 Love the thumbs up!

Arwen0503 · April 2014

@mdarmetko My appt went well. I actually had to take my boys with me and my oldest was every excited to hear his sister's heartbeat. I was told that at my appt in May i will be able to schedule my c/s so i'm really excited for that.

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 21w5d/ pomegrante

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Feeling well both physically and emothionally.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: My fetal echocardiogram is on april 10th.

What's been going down this past week: nothing really, just cleaned some rooms in the house since we have family coming next weekend

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? My oldest loves to have cereal in the mornings. So i made a bowl of honey combs (which are his favorite) with milk and put it in the freezer overnight. I gave it to him on April 1st and watched as he tried to figure out why he couldn't eat his breakfast. I was laughing so hard and told him april fools, he was a little upset until i got him a real bowl of cereal.

bumpuser10179393 · April 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20 weeks small cantaloupe

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Feeling good. I've been going to the chiropractor for my back and is helping. I've also started wearing sports bras instead of my regular bras and although it doesn't look very pretty it sure helps with my back pain. I went from a 38DD to a 38F and my back couldn't handle the extra weight. Emotionally I'm getting nervous about our anatscan but I'm trying to push those feelings away so I can enjoy my day off tomorrow

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Anatomy scan 4/3 and midwife appointment 4/16.

What's been going down this past week: We had my Dad over this weekend for his birthday celebration. I think my husband and I were both more exhausted when he left than when he arrived. Also my parents sold their house so fingers crossed they can find one to buy soon.

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story?
I don't have a story. I'm not much of a prankster.

borstad · April 2014

18 wks 4 days
I'm feeling pretty uncomfortable this week. I had gotten my energy back but since I started working in tired again like in the first trimester. My blood sugar numbers have been all over so not looking forward to that conversation at the dr.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: OB appt tomorrow!

What's been going down this week: I started feeling the baby moving! I guess I've been feeling it for awhile but wasn't sure that's what it was until this week.
GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Nope

MandMLeona · April 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 20 weeks How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): good. I finally kicked my cold. Upcoming appointments or milestones: nothing for a couple of weeks. What's been going down this past week: We just had our a/s. We're having a healthy baby girl. GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Nope.

ColeyJ88 · April 2014

Sorry for being so late to the party!

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 19 weeks/mango

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Feeling pretty good. I've been putting on about a pound a week now, so I'm finally up 4 pounds from the beginning.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: I think I have my next midwife appointment on Thursday next week.

What's been going down this past week: Well we had our a/s, baby is doing great! Excited that we stuck to our guns and are officially team green!

GTKY: Do you have a good April Fools story? Well I happened to post our u/s picture on Facebook Tuesday. I hadn't said anything before that, so some of my friends seemed a little pissed off that I posted on April Fools Day. I felt bad so I posted a picture of my belly as proof.

@mdarmetko I'm thinking I'll start once this semester ends, which is in about 5 weeks. Can't wait! Until then I've been doing this great prenatal yoga video which really helps you focus on breathing and positions you can use in labor.

@MeganEMcG5 I was going to suggest maybe finding a chiropractor who does manual adjustments? You might get more benefit from that. The chiropractors I work for have an activator, but they only use it when requested, as they feel manual adjustments do a better job.

I'm so sorry for the scary news. I'll be praying that everything turns out fine for your LO!

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