2nd Tri Check-in 4/15/14

Allison7 · April 2014

This is a weekly check-in for members in their second trimester. You can feel free to join at 14 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell on your way to third tri after 27 weeks.

If there are any newcomers that would like to be added to the list, post below and include your EDD.
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How far along are you this week? Any appointments or other updates? Also, please let me know if I have your “team” listed correctly or if it needs to be updated.

QOTW: You can meet anyone in history (dead or alive) and talk for one hour. Who would you like meet?

***Graduating to the 3rd Tri next week!!! Good Luck***

@ball.and.chain 7/3/14 Boy Good Luck!!! How was the glucose test and the u/s? Did the placenta move?

@BBColt78 7/9/14 Girl Good Luck!!! How did the GD test go?

@RG0405 7/12/14 Girl Good Luck!!! Yay for good test results!

July

@JSM0801 7/18/14 Team Purple Yay for passing the glucose test!

@Brooklynesque 7/18/14 Girl When do you consider the 2nd tri to be over?

@AlmostWright 7/22/14 Team Green for now

lks18 7/22/14 Twin Girls

@VioletteGrayskies 7/23/14 Girl I hope you had a great birthday! How was the OB appointment? And a side note - I found it amazing how much the women in the names board were over-thinking your possible name choice.

@Say1009 7/23/14 Boy

@cscronce Boy

@KristyLynn26 7/28/14 Team Green When you repeat the glucose test do you do the 1-hour or repeat the 3-hour?

@krdesi 7/27/14 Boy How was the new OB?

August

MMSchu 8/2/14 Twins Team Purple Have you been able to ask the new OB about the left leg pain?

cachoque 8/3/14 Boy Which car seat stroller system did you pick? Did you make any decisions on nursery furniture?

ThoseThreeWords 8/4/14 Team Green How did the follow up a/s go?

Soon-To-BeMrs.P 8/4/14 Boy

OKitty 8/5/14 Team Green What travel system did you pick?

cc+mm 8/6/14 Girl V-Day this week! Plus a fetal echo and u/s this week!

@liz4paws 8/7/14 Girl Glucose test this week - Good Luck!

DoublePortion 8/15/14 Team Purple How were your OB and MFM appointments?

LilSip0611 8/16/14 Twins Team Pink Invites are going out today, did you finish the registry?

HeatherHam10 8/17/14 Boy I hope you are feeling much better after the flu!

Sk8terWoman 8/20/14 Boy What did the doctor say about the sciatica?

2MamazInSeattle 8/20/14 Girl

@Allison7 8/23/14 Girl

LeoLauren 8/30/14 Twins Team Green Half Baked! Congrats on getting that last matching crib!

OutdoorGirl10 8/30/14 Team Green How was the a/s?

amd1982

September

xtina78 9/2/14 Twin Girls How did the a/s go? Are you still on bed rest or were you cleared for pt work?

GettinCrafty 9/3/14 Girl So how is England? I am so jealous!

marnief 9/3/14 Girl Half Baked this week!

LSN8308 9/3/14 Twins How was the a/s yesterday?

Lizarella82 9/6/14 Team Green I am so glad that your appointment went well last week! So have you decided on nursery colors now that you are firmly team green?

tigger99 9/7/14 Girl A/S this week!

ang2016 9/8/14 How was the a/s?

FloridaSun82 9/9/14 Boy

1983lindsey 9/10/14 Boy A/S this week! Are you still enjoying the doppler? I loved having one for reassurance.

brittneyandadam 9/11/14 Girl Have you been enjoying the doppler?

jenschultz85 9/22/14 Team Green How was your appointment Thursday? The worst thing about graduating from the RE is the time between OB appointments!

October

Hopeful1029 10/3/14 Welcome! I am glad the baby was okay on the u/s after not being able to find the hb on doppler!

mmhopeful 10/7/14 (deliver by Sept 28) Twins Team Green Yay for good verifi results and u/s!

Aurora1181 10/10/14 Twins How was your appointment about your cervix? Are things any better?

SpartanGirl24 10/10/14 Twins When is your MFM appointment this week?

JMForte33 10/11/14 Are your first tri troubles diminishing?

Allison7 · April 2014

Hello Ladies!

Not much to report here. My next OB appointment is on Monday. I can feel LO everyday now, so I feel better that everything is going well in there! DH seems to be a little freaked out about the bump. I know he could feel some of the kicks now, but since he doesn't want to touch it that isn't happening. It is kind of funny. The good thing is that as the bump has gotten bigger he finally acknowledged that I have to buy maternity clothes because my normal ones do not fit.

QOTW: I hate when I ask questions that I don't know what my own answer would be! I think it would be a toss up between two grandparents. I only ever knew my maternal grandmother and we were very close. My grandfather from that side died long before I was born. I also knew a set of great-grandparents on my dad's side, but my paternal grandmother (child of the great grandparents I knew) died when my dad was in his 20s. I just really wish I could have known more of my grandparents.

liz4paws · April 2014

Hi ladies!

I'm just holding my breath until V-Day which is Thurs! So excited! I have my 1 hr glucose screen that day too which I am pretty sure I'll be failing based on at-home tests I do. But we also will be doing a follow up a/s for baby girl and checking out a minor area near her heart we couldn't see last time and don't expect anything bad from it. Basically, it's just an excuse to see her again and for the OB to "checkmark a box" in his words. I've been having some weird health issues like near-fainting and some sharp paints near my hip and also down low which I think is trapped gas. I am going to talk to my OB and hopefully he will say everything is okay. Every day is something new, but I also know every day is a gift.

And in exciting news (at least to me) I SAW baby kick from the outside yesterday for the first time! I just sat at my desk and saw a couple of whacks. Just amazing!

QOTW: I would probably want to meet my FIL. I met him when DH and I had just started dating, but sadly he was in the late stages of cancer. I'll never forget the few words he uttered to me was "I love you" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I wonder if he knew I was going to be his son's wife someday? Because I've never been met with that kind of response by anyone elses dad. It was so special. I feel like I know him through stories about him from DH and his sister. But I wish I knew him myself.

Sk8terWoman · April 2014

Hi ladies,

Pretty uneventful week so far. Had my OB appt last week and brought up the back pain. She said my best best was to a see a chiropractor who is knowledgeable in prenatal care. She also said the support belts are a hit or miss, works for some women and not for others. Luckily the back pain is subsiding, and it's not as intense or frequent.

We did receive a huge bag of newborn clothes from my husband's coworker. She has toddler twin boys, and we are so grateful for all of the wonderful clothes. I can't believe we'll have a baby in those clothes one day soon. The baby's movements are still erratic for me, some days I will feel him a lot and other days nothing. The OB said this was totally normal, and as he gets stronger I will feel more. His heartbeat was strong, so I'm trying not to get to paranoid about not feeling movement regularly.

QOTW: That's a tough one, I'd have to say a historical figure like Jesus. I'm not religious, but would love to get more insight on spirituality.

Lizarella82 · April 2014

Hi there all- feeling pretty great overall here. The only thing that's bothering me is some really persistent abdominal pain- feels like sharp muscle soreness- and some RLP. I don't think either of those are worrisome but damn are they annoying, especially while trying to get comfy at night. I am also very lightheaded these days, and get a little woozy sometimes just moving my head, but my BP was very low to begin with and the OB wasn't worried about it aside from the usual precautionary measures like getting up slowly and taking my time moving around. I think I have felt baby move for about a week, but today I really got what I think was a first good hard kick. Can't wait for DH to feel it too!

@Allison7 I am really struggling with nursery ideas- my mom has been collecting Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit stuff for my future child since I was little, so I feel like I need to use it, and it's really very cute. In that case I would use a couple of the classic Beatrix Potter colors, which are like the pic I attached (probably green and blue for accents/walls etc). The more I look at it the more I like it.

On the other hand I also like a more modern and versatile look with chevron stripes with a safari theme. This appeals more to my sense of style but frankly could be used for our guest room and I'd probably be just as happy.

What do you ladies think?

QOTW: This is so hard! I'm with PP though, grandparents come to mind first, especially my maternal grandmother who died months before I was born.

OutdoorGirl10 · April 2014

How far along are you this week? 20w3d - half baked! Yay! A/S went well last week. Before the appointment I was pretty calm and overall had an attitude that I just wanted to make sure the arm wasn't growing out of its head or something. But a few hours after it was over I was getting teary eyed with relief that they didn't have any concerns. I guess I didn't realize how much I really was worried about the results!

I'm still Team Green, but my DH is not. I really wanted it to be a surprise but he wanted to find out so I compromised and they told him and he's going to surprise me somehow! When I find out I'll share how he surprised me and what it is.

Any appointments or other updates? No appointments for another 4 weeks. Also, they let me know I wouldn't have any more ultrasounds unless they suspect there's a problem. Good to know - I didn't realize that.

QOTW: You can meet anyone in history (dead or alive) and talk for one hour. Who would you like meet? @Allison7 I like your grandparents idea. Maybe John Lennon, would be interesting to hear his thoughts on music and life.

@Lizarella82 - Beatrix Potter is really cute! Maybe you could go more modern with the furniture in the room? Or do the Beatrix Potter now and something more modern when they are a few years older.

DoublePortion · April 2014

My OB appt last week was good, had some protein in my urine so I had to do a 24 hour urine collection that I turned in yesterday. I also had blood drawn to check for pre-eclampsia so hopefully I'll get those results at my appt tomorrow and everything will be ok. My MFM appt on Monday went great! My little girl has doubled her weight and is now 14oz. Baby boy is 1lb 3oz. The CMV labs I was worried about only indicated I'd been exposed to it in the past and the dr didn't think it was during PG since the girl's intestines didn't show up as bright as they previously did. Also, her blood flow looked great for having a SUA and her heart looked good, but this time baby boy's arm was in the way so we still have to do the echo. Thanks for asking @Allison7!

The babies have been moving a lot and DH likes to talk to my stomach to try to make them move. They don't normally respond, but maybe that's because he uses funny voices that probably freak them out. lol

marnief · April 2014

19w6d...half-baked tomorrow! I felt Baby Girl's first movement/kicks yesterday morning, strong enough for DH to feel, but really nothing since then which is sorta freaking me out. Sigh. I have an OB app't next week which I think is the anatomy scan, so next week's checkin should be a little more interesting!

QOTW: I'm with @liz4paws‌ - I would love to meet DH's father. He died ten years ago from cancer, and I only met DH in 2009. DH misses him more now than ever as we prepare to start our family, and I'd love to meet the man who had such a profound effect on him and really shaped who he is.

ball.and.chain · April 2014

I really can't believe I'm graduating from 2nd tri. OB appointment last week was great...I passed the 1 hr glucose test and I'm negative for anemia. Mr. Baby is 45th percentile, about 2 lbs, head down and looking perfect! Placenta previa is also resolved! I feel very, very lucky.

QOTW: This is a hard one! My wife always says she wished I had met her grandparents, so I might go with that.

cc+mm · April 2014

Hi, I had the growth ultrasound and fetal echo today. Gracie did great on both, heart looks good and she weighs 1lb3oz. MFM was happy with her size and we go back in 4 weeks for our next ultrasound. I feel pretty good but need more insulin by the week so figuring out how much to inject with each meal is a challenge.

QOTD: I would like to meet my husband's grandfather. He passed away long before I meet my husband but was very special to my husband.

xtina78 · April 2014

Hi everyone. I'm half-baked! Our A/S went fine - both girls were doing perfectly. The placenta previa is still complete however it's not centered over the cervix and the MFM said that made her optimistic it might clear. I've almost been two weeks without bleeding from it. OB is letting me work part time and then rest of time is on the couch. Strangely, despite the fact that things are going better (no bleeding, A/S fine) my anxiety went through the roof since Saturday - I've had anxiety problems before but they've been under control but now they are back in a scary way. I think it's the isolation of bedrest, on top of the various stresses. I'm going to talk with my OB about it and also try to find a decent psychiatrist.

I see my OB next week and MFM in another three weeks.

QOTQ: Hmmmm ... on bedrest I've been listening to a class (thank you itunes university) on world religions, and I think I'd like to meet the Buddha.

Aurora1181 · April 2014

I'll be 15 weeks on Friday. We saw the twins yesterday at my ob appt and the tech guessed that they are boy/girl, and I'm really hoping she is right

I had a little bleeding all weekend but nothing showed up abnormal on the scan. They think it might be related to the lovenox I started taking on Saturday for a clotting disorder. Im 14 weeks 4 days, the babies are measuring 15 weeks, and my body is measuring 21 weeks. No wonder I'm starting to feel kinda big.

cervix is holding up- measured 3.4 at Mondays appointment, so that's good!

I think I'd like to go way back in time and meet the roman emperor Augustus. Or Julis Caesar. I love that era and I think it would be cool to hear their views of the world.

BBColt78 · April 2014

Hi girls!

@allison7 thanks for the shout out! I cannot believe I'm in the third-tri. The beginning of the pregnancy dragged so slow and now it's flying by. I try to cherish every moment and this is our last little one and my last chance to experience pregnancy.

I haven't received my sugar test results just yet but that test was worse than I remember it being! Yuck! On the plus side, because I'm 36, I had ANOTHER ultrasound (#10) on Friday. Baby was trasnsverse (as I expected) but everything looked great. I had to drag DD to the appointment with me and she did great. That was reassuring as she will have to attend many NSTs with me!

QOTW: I never met my mom's father, so I think I'd like to meet him and get to know more about that side of the family.

Thanks Allison for the great check-ins, it was fun. I'll see you girls in third tri

SpartanGirl24 · April 2014

Hey ladies! We are 14w 4d today. MFM apt is tomorrow, but we are only expecting a quick check in. I do have some questions for her regarding weight gain and workout routines. I feel like I strained a muscle right by my hip and it doesn't feel like RLP, so I'm hoping she can help with that too. I'm counting down the days to our 18 week ultrasound! QOTW - I would love to either meet my paternal grandfather who died before I was born, or talk to my maternal grandfather. My MG was an amazing man from what I hear about him, and just what I remember. I feel like he would have been one of those people that would always give great life advice.

formerwigirl · April 2014

Hey ladies,

I am 17 weeks and everything is going good. My appointment last thursday went great. I met one of the OB's in the practice and he answered my question about if I had to have a c-section because I had a laparoscopy. He laughed and said no and explained the reasons why I may have to have a c-section but to plan on having a natural birth. He also explained that the midwife I met with is just that a midwife and not a doctor so that's probably why she said that. He took the time to answer all of my questions so I was happy. We listened to LO's heartbeat and it was at 158. I typically get 150's to 160 on my home doppler so that was right on track.

Next appt includes ultrasound which is on 5/8. We are staying team green and I've actually become more comfortable with that decision. I get a lot of questions as to why and are you really sure, but its something my DH really wants so I will support him.

QOTW: My mom was in a foster home as a child and she had a woman who called her mom, she'd be one I'd like to meet. Oh and my step-father's dad because he died not long after my mom and him started dating.

I hope everyone has a great week!

JSM0801 · April 2014

Good Morning Ladies! I can't believe I will be 27 weeks on Friday. Where has the time gone?! Nothing new to report. All is going well, besides for the typical aches and pains that go along with the growing belly. I think I am officially done with the gym. I can barely walk on the treadmill anymore without feeling like I ran a marathon. I have a check up tomorrow and get to have a doc appointment every other week now which is awesome! The weeks are going so fast, and there is so much to do!!

Hope everyone is feeling good!!

LSN8308 · April 2014

Hey ladies, so nice hearing everyone's great updates!

20w today! Half baked! Finally had my a/s on Monday... I literally burst into tears in the first 2 minutes of the scan when I heard both heartbeats. Esp for baby B. I wasn't feeling his flutters as much as baby A, but The tech said its because Bs placenta is anterior which was a relief.

The only concern, was that baby As umbilical cord placement is higher up in the placenta, and the mfm said that SOMETIMES it may effect growth. But he rly didn't seem too worried and said as long as she's measuring ok then everything is fine.

I have an OB appt on the 29th and then another u/s with mfm in a month.

Qotw : I would go with a religious figure as well, I couldn't narrow down the list to just one though.

4legsRbest · April 2014

Can you please add me? I am 14w5d today and my due date is 10/9 with twins.

QOTW: Oh, Thomas Jefferson, for sure. I would love to tell him about our country today and see if this is what he and his comrades had in mind

krdesi · April 2014

Hey ladies,

I am 25 weeks, 3 days and now pregnant with a cauliflower? Lol

I don't really have anything new to say...baby Bennett is becoming more aggressive with his kicks! I think I felt an actual body part the other night, not just little thumps!

I had my appointment with the new ob's office on Monday and I think I liked them. It was very much just a basic intro appointment and they just checked vitals and used the doppler to hear my little stinker in there. I met one of the midwives and she seemed nice, but we didn't really have any deep discussions. My bump is measuring exactly what it should be, so that's good news...maybe he isn't the giant I feel like he is! Haha!

I go back on May 7th for the dreaded sugar test! I hope I pass because if I am stuck just eating vegetables and meat and drinking water, I will probably starve for the next 15 weeks or so!

QOTW: I'd probably want to talk to my maternal grandmother. She died when I was 9, so I did meet her, but I would love to just hear her voice and smell her perfume again. Her death hit me hard even though I was young at the time.

CameraBug131 · April 2014

Hello all! Can you please add me? I'm 14 weeks pregnant today with two beans - a boy and girl. Due October 15th. Just starting to tell people, which has been really fun. Found an MFM that I love, which is helping to reduce my anxiety.

LeoLauren · April 2014

Loved reading everyone's updates. This is the best check in group I've ever been in!

Nothing new happening here. Starting to feel some flutters but all is quiet. My anatomy scan is next Thursday. I'm trying to just enjoy this pregnancy and my big belly - which is making the rest of me look skinny! I'm like - look! I have a flat belly! Finally no rolls!! Also, after these 2 my husband says no more so I'm trying to enjoy it even more so. Although we have two frosties and I said no man left behind!!!

@LSN8308‌ did you find out what you're having? Is one a boy?

@Lizarella82‌ - can you do a mod peter rabbit nursery? The GAP had a cool peter rabbit collection last spring and pottery barn kids does it every Easter? Maybe you can get some ideas there? Could be super cool.

QOTW: this is a monster, fabulous question... I'm going with Abraham Lincoln...would love his take on the world as it is now.

OKitty · April 2014

Hi lovelies! 24w1d with a wild little Indian! Carrot loves to kick mommy's bladder while she's working! Next OB appt is monday for my glucose screen. I love having daddy feel LO kick, especially because he always gets surprised at how much harder the kicks get each week! Dude, tell me about it!
Our travel system we ordered was the graco urbanlite vance--I was it cheap on amazon so I snatched it up!

QOTW: I have no idea who I'd want to talk to, I'd say surprise me! Send someone fun!

LilSip0611 · April 2014

Hi ladies!

@Allison7, as always thanks for a great check-in!

I'm 22w5d today and these little girls are kicking away like crazy. DH actually got to feel B's kicks last night and wanted to try to feel A as well but given she's kicking me square in the cervix, that would be a bit difficult. We did get a laugh out of picturing him trying to feel her though.

We finished registering on Sunday and I "think" we got everything on there we needed. Invites went out on Tuesday and shower is set for June 7 at our house. I'm a bit nervous about there being so many people at our house, especially since we are banking on nice weather to have it outside. It will be what it will be though I guess!

QOTW: I'd love to talk with my godmother again. She passed away from breast cancer when I was 13, and I'd love just one more hour to talk to her about my career in cancer research and tell her about the twins. Some of my favorite childhood memories are with her and getting just one more hour would be incredible.

MMSchu · April 2014

Hi ladies! Yay another week passed! DH and I met our new OB this week and we love him! He has a great personality and great outlook on delivering twins! I'm so very happy that we were referred to him and he delivers at the hospital of choice! I was able to ask about my leg pain and he said it's because of the growing and it isn't hurting the babies, just me. So that's a good thing. I have my glucose test on May 2nd and I have an ultrasound next week. I am only 24.5 weeks but I'm measuring at 28 weeks so hopefully that means the babies are growing great!

Hope all is well with everyone!

LSN8308 · April 2014

@LeoLauren yes! boy and girl, team purple

lol just realized i forgot to add that to my update!

Hopeful1029 · April 2014

I will be 16 weeks tomorrow.....where does the time go?!?! I have my monthly OB appt on Tuesday and I'll have an u/s to see peanut

my A/s I'd the following Tuesday. My sister is throwing us a gender reveal on 5/10 so we won't be finding anything out at the scan

it's been 3 days and I'm feeling little peanut move about

it's the strangest feeling!! To me, it feels like a small rolling pin going across the inside of my stomach. The rolling is mainly in one area, when I sit a certain way, and has gotten stronger and I feel it more as the days have progressed

QOTW: Easy. my maternal grandmother, for sure. She died when my mom was 20 and I was named after her. Everyone has always told stories about how wonderful she was. I have always felt connected to her and wish I would have had the chance to know her.

jkayb123 · April 2014

Can I join please? I'm 15 weeks tomorrow with twins, EDD 10/10. I have my next OB appt 4/24, and then we'll schedule the anatomy scan at 20 weeks, although it sounds like most of you found out before then. Oh well.

Did you all choose to see a MFM or were you referred?

RG0405 · April 2014

Hello all,
I'm 27 weeks and 5 days today. Can't believe the 3rd tri is here. I've been feeling baby kick regularly. If I don't feel her for a few hours, I freak out.
I have an ultrasound next week to check the placenta and also the growth of the baby. Hoping all goes well. Good luck to all having tests this week! Xoxo
Qotw: I would like to talk with my father in law. He passed away when DH was 14 so I never met him.

LeoLauren · April 2014

LSN8308 said:

@LeoLauren yes! boy and girl, team purple lol just realized i forgot to add that to my update!

whooo hoooo! That's great! Best of both!!! I am way too chicken to find out. I really want one of these babies to be a girl but I don't want to be disappointed if I find out I'm on my way to having a football team. Trying to stay zen so no finding out for me. So happy for you though!!!

LSN8308 · April 2014

@jaykb123 before graduating, RE suggested seeing a MFM among with my OB so I made sure the OB I had was on board with referring me to one, because some don't think MFMs do anything different than they would. But definitely insist on seeing one especially with a high risk pregnancy and/or multiples. Good luck!

@LeoLauren‌ thank u! 5 minutes into the scan when I saw both babies hb n looking healthy I said ehh I don't want to know anymore, but DH wasn't having that lol and I know he would blab so no point in only him knowing and not me. FX for a healthy little princess!

xtina78 · April 2014

@jkayb123 - I didn't ask to see a MFM. The practice around here seems to be everyone goes to MFM for nuchal and then A/S, and then if you're having twins (at least for fraternal) you start seeing the MFM every month for growth scans. But you could certainly ask your OB about it. I also imagine that things would be different with identical twins or other complications of pregnancy

cachoque · April 2014

Lil late again! I'm 25w1d. Not too much to report. He's just kicking like crazy and sleeping is starting to get tough. Laying on my side is giving me hip pain and I'm definitely taking more A.M. potty breaks! My one hour glucose test is on Monday. I hope it goes well - I've never had a problem or anything before. We decided on the Chicco Keyfit system for car seat / stroller combo. This was after a friend recommended so I hope it was a good pick b/c we have no clue about any of it! lol Still deciding on nursery furniture... Think we'll have to pick something this week if we want to ship it in time!

Say1009 · April 2014

Hi ladies! I keep checking in so late! I am doing well. Will be 27 weeks on Wed! Baby boy is doing well, kicking around as I type. I have been having some dizzy spells, especially while working. I think the 12 hour shifts are just becoming a lot for me. I'm not sure what a good resolution will be since I can't exactly afford to not work. I'll just keep hydrated and eat frequently, hoping that will help!
My next OB appt is April 30th where I will have my glucose test and rhogam shot. my first baby shower is Sunday the 27th! eee!! I am excited/nervous. I'm not looking forward to being the center of attention.
I hope you ladies are doing well and if you are having a rough week then I am sorry and hope things improve for you! ((HUGS!!))