Tuesday Ticker Check-in

rox825 · June 2014

Hi ladies, sorry I'm a little late, I had to drive about 6 hours total for work today and don't have time to do a full check-in with notes to everyone this time, but I hope that everyone has been well and is having a good week so far!

Hey ladies! Welcome to the Tuesday ticker check-in! If your ticker changes over to a new week today, feel free to join our check-in. Help us get to know you better by giving us a brief intro and including your estimated due date.

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The Tuesday ticker change ladies!!

@marcilene1 - 6/3/14
@slensic - 7/15/14 - Team Blue

@Bonnesetter27 - 9/2/14 Team Green

@Maggie-Moo - 9/9/14

@ArmyWife0623 - 9/9/14

@Charmedgrl517 - 9/23/14 Team Pink

@Squiddley - 9/23/14 Team Pink

@Meagpt22 - 10/21/14

@rox825 - 11/4/14 Team Green

@MrsTuna08 - 11/25/14

@kalynn12 - 12/9/14

@megbmeg - 12/9/14

@Birch113 - 12/16/14

@haleyusf - 12/16/14

@Kibylou - 1/13/15

@longcat07 - 1/20/15

@SamanthaLaura16 - 1/20/15

@Bigboneded - 1/27/15

larahouseman - 1/27/15

@Rahturc ???

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How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

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If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer again!)

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How are you feeling?

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Favorite moment of the week?

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Least favorite moment of the week?

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How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?

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How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

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Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?

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~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

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rox825 · June 2014

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you? 19 weeks, mango

How are you feeling? Pretty good lately! Still not sleeping well though.

Favorite moment of the week? A couple- our stroller arrived on Saturday, took the dogs to visit family on Sunday, and felt what I'm almost positive was the baby moving a few times!

Least favorite moment of the week? I had a disagreement with my boss on Monday, I'm not a fan of hers.

How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones? No new symptoms, feeling good.

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests? Pretty good since I think that I'm feeling the baby move, however I have my A/S on Thursday and this little voice in the back of my head keeps saying, you're going to feel so foolish for thinking that was the baby if you find out on Thursday that there's no longer a heart beat. Our loss was a MMC diagnosed by US so every scan is a little nerve-wracking. T&P for a good A/S and healthy baby would be super appreciated!!

Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to? A/S on Thursday.

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be? I'd take some classes in flower arrangement and open a floral shop, that's always sounded like a fun job!

MrsTuna08 · June 2014

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

16 week, avocado

How are you feeling?

pretty good!

Favorite moment of the week?

Visiting the new puppy at the breeder's house. I'm so impressed with this breeder; I love all the work she's put into the puppies. We did a lot of back and forth over breeder vs. rescue, and right now I'm pretty happy that DH swayed me to breeder. The puppies are just so cute it hurts. They are all happy-go-lucky, tumble-y and sweet. All 5 puppies were let loose to play in the yard with the doggie mama, daddy and grandma. We get to bring her home on Friday and I can't wait!

Least favorite moment of the week?

I had a mini-meltdown in the store while looking for Father's Day cards. My hormones have been a little wild lately and I cry pretty easily these days. I feel very silly crying in public over greeting cards.

How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?

Holding steady.

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

Pretty good. We had our 16 week appointment today and the OB calmed my concerns about whether the heartbeat sounds were appropriate or not.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?

We decided to do an elective 16 week ultrasound, it's tomorrow! My 16 week appointment today was disappointingly brief (it was an appropriate appointment, I just wanted to do more than hear the baby via doppler, since I do that every morning) and due to DH's work travel, I won't have my A/S until almost 21 weeks. I haven't seen the baby since 12 weeks and I really just don't want to wait another 5 weeks. Sooo, I decided I'm not going to wait. I called and they had an opening tomorrow, so I took it!

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

I think I would be a SAHM who sent the kids to daycare 2 days per week and had a maid. On the days where kids were at daycare I would volunteer, be part of book clubs, garden, and generally just do things that make me feel like a well rounded person.

megbmeg · June 2014

@rox825 and @birch113 good luck at your scans! keep us posted

@mrstuna08 good call on the elective u/s. I think it sounds like a smart move for peace of mind.

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

14 - lemon (why is lemon after peach? Don't know about you, but our peaches are bigger than the lemons...)

How are you feeling?

Still feeling pretty sick. But thankfully, since it is summer, I don't have to rush out to teach, so I can lie on the couch a lot.

Favorite moment of the week?

Got to see LO at our NT scan. Twice, since baby thought it would be more fun not to get into the right position. I would've been happy to watch him/her all day, actually, if my bladder weren't about to burst.

Least favorite moment of the week?

Seems I have a few: Barfing at the beach was a bummer. And so was barfing after my 5 year anniversary dinner (most expensive vomiting ever!). And I was really mad last night when a friend somehow managed to steal my pregnancy announcement thunder the second I said something and made the conversation about how she can't wait to have kids!? I was totally flabbergasted.

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

Hanging in there for now. I'm hoping to be as even keel as I can be until my next OB appt. in 2 weeks.

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

#1 option: If I was swimming in money, I'd probably hope to be a SAHM and I'd have lots more kids, a la Angelina Jolie.

#2 option: I'd like to own a little bookstore + coffee shop, one where I didn't have to do any work really, just enjoy coffees, read, and chat with people about books.

ETA: punctuation. pesky punctuation!

larahouseman · June 2014

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you? I'm 7 weeks and baby is a blueberry! If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer again!) No idea How are you feeding? Tired, queasy, pretty happy Favorite moment of the week? Was in San Francisco for a long weekend with my husband and aside from a couple of rough mornings, we had an amazing time. Least favorite moment of the week? Coming really close to passing out from getting up too quickly yesterday morning. I don't know if it's the progesterone supplements or just being pregnant or what, but it's pretty brutal. How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones? Nausea is definitely worse, which I actually find quite comforting. Also, my bloat has gone down and I fit into my bras again, which is pretty nice. How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests? I actually get more and more confident as time goes on. Probably just because I'm feeling sicker, but I'll take it. T&P for tomorrow's us please. We saw the heartbeat last week so I'm just praying that it's still there and speeding up properly. Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to? Tomorrow's us for sure. For some totally irrational reason I feel like if I can see the heartbeat twice in a row, everything is going to be ok. ~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~* Definitely a SAHM mom with a housekeeper so I could still have some time to myself.

SamanthaLaura16 · June 2014

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

8 Weeks – Raspberry

How are you feeling?

I have Good days and bad days but for the most time just super exhausted with some bloating, headaches, constipation and nausea mixed in. Yesterday was a really bad day, I had to leave work early to go sleep.

Favorite moment of the week?

I had my first ultrasound and I saw our little bean for the first time. Measuring right on time with a great heart rate.

Least favorite moment of the week?

The moments leading up to the first ultrasound. I felt like there was a very good chance I was going to get sick out of one end or another (if not both at the same time) before I went in.

How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?

I feel like they are definitely continuing to get stronger. The last day or 2 I have been feeling this pressure on my uterus which I am guessing is it starting to stretch.

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

PGAL brain got better after my first appointment but I don’t feel like I am anywhere near the safe zone. I have another ultrasound next Monday and my first appointment with my OBGYN.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?

The next ultrasound will be right about 9 weeks and that will be the farthest along I have seen a healthy baby so I am looking forward to hopefully seeing our little bean again next week. Still looking forward to being 12 weeks and having a good appointment. Just taking it one day at a time.

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

I would love to be a travel agent. I love to look at places to travel and would love to do that for a living. My mom was a travel agent when I was young and we got to go on a few neat trips because she got super good deals. I know she got to go all over the place and they treat you like royalty because they want you to recommend their hotel.

SamanthaLaura16 · June 2014

rox825 – Thanks for the checkin! Sending lots of T&P your way for a great ultrasound! We found out the same way about our MMC which makes ultrasounds really hard to look forward to.

@ Birch113 – Sending lots of T&P your way for a great NT scan! I hope that your work environment starts to get better soon.

@ MrsTuna08 – Super exciting about getting your puppy on Friday! I am glad that your 16 week appointment went well. Are you going to find out what you are having tomorrow at the ultrasound??

megbmeg – Sorry that you have been so sick lately, I hope that you start to feel better soon. Sorry that your friend stole your thunder, some people just really don’t think before they talk.

larahouseman – Sending T&P your way for a great U/S!

Bonnesetter27 · June 2014

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

28 weeks

How are you feeling?

Good, symptoms are very minimal.

Favorite moment of the week?

There are officially 2 weeks left in the school year!

Least favorite moment of the week?

I failed my 3 hour GTT so I have an appt next week to get a glucose meter etc.

How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?

Good. I feel huge but I don't think I really am.

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

Baby's movements have changed so that has me all worried. There are still enough for kick counts but I worry the GD has interfered with his/her growth.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?

Thursday is my dr appt and next week is my diabetes appt.

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

I love what I do now. Maybe I would only be a Kindergarten teacher part-time though.

Bonnesetter27 · June 2014

@rox825-T&P's for an awesome A/s
@mrstuna08-A new puppy sounds like fun but also a lot of work. Good luck.
@Birch113-Yeah for no bleeding.
@megbmeg-I am so jealous that summer has started for you. 2 more weeks for me.
@larahouseman-Good luck at the u/s tomorrow.
@meagpt22-I hate insurance drama. We just switched insurance and I swear I got a different answer every time I called.
@samanthalaura16- Yeah for a good u/s and best of luck on your upcoming appts.

longcat07 · June 2014

hi ladies...not doing the check-in today because my OB adjusted my EDD based on LMP on friday, since blob was only measuring 4 days off from that and i guess policy is to go by LMP unless the baby measures a week or more off. i'd rather just stick with the EDD my OB is using for simplicity (1/14). wednesday will be my new check-in day. it's been fun and good luck to all of you! i'm sure i'll see you around elsewhere on the board.

charmedgrl517 · June 2014

Hi ladies. I feel like I've been missing the check ins lately.
I'm 25 wks not sure of the fruit!
Feeling good, never got that 2nd tri energy tho lol
Favorite moment this week was taking DD to an amusement park by us.
Least favorite moment is working lol
Symptoms I think are getting better....my RLP has lessened. Still debating on buying a maternity support belt since om on my feet alot at work and home!
Upcoming appt is June 30. Then every 2 weeks! Time is flying!
Dream job would be planning parties, weddings etc. Or a professional photographer.

Bigboneded · June 2014

How far along? 7weeks/ blueberry

How feeling? Good, a little more tired... coffee beckons :-( my MIL told me she never had MS when she wasexpecting DH or SIL... which makes me feel better :-) cause I worry..

Favorite thing this week? We had a family BBQ so DH family could meet my brother... the families haven't met yet, which I find kind of weird. And it went well, but did keep me from checking in on time...

Least favorite? Meeting with my boss, but that was not as bad as it could have gone. And brother leaving tomorrow (later today) I will miss him!

Symptoms better? Worse? I don't have many symptoms, my nipples are less tender, some stomach. Not nausea, but upset? Mild heartburn? Not bad at all :-) Oh! I think I might have RLP... gonna look that up. I use my swinging legs to leverage up from lying down and I had to lay back on the couch for a few this week when I tried to get up. Also got dizzy at work last night, not passing out dizzy. Just felt it....

How is PGAL brain treating you? I have a counselor helping me, meeting today I learned diaphragmatic breathing for calming :-) I know there is nothing I can do right now, but that doesn't always keep the anxiety at bay :-)

Upcomin appt? My first OB appointment is the 19th, anxious there wont be a hb. But I will get an u/s so I can hold out I hope :-)

GTKY: I would write for Rick Steve (or similar). I love to travel and he is so funny.... it seems like the perfect job, explore new places and get paid for it! And then tell everybody what I think :-)

haleyusf · June 2014

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

13w1d, peach

If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer again!)

team green

How are you feeling?

feeling pretty good these days; heard baby on doppler and nausea has let up big time

Favorite moment of the week?

hearing heartbeat on my doppler and also picking SO up from the airport; he was gone for 4 days last week and it felt like forever.

Least favorite moment of the week?

lots of alone time while SO was out of town and DS was with his dad.

How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?

much better; 2nd tri is here!

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

not too bad; feeling the baby every so often, heard the heartbeat again... feeling pretty decent.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?

regular appointment on monday for 14wk checkup

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

I'd probably be a doula or midwife. I love babies and used to want to be an OB/GYN, but decided the doctor lifestyle wasn't for me.

rox825 · June 2014

@Birch113 I hope that the spotting stays away!

@MrsTuna08 Definitely share a puppy picture next week!

@megbmeg Some of the fruits are weird in the order they're in, for several weeks there it seemed like they were all the same size to me. And even a mango doesn't seem much bigger than the navel orange that I had a few weeks ago!

@larahouseman Good luck today, let us know how the US goes...

@meagpt22 Congrats on the good A/S!

@SamanthaLaura16 Congrats on a good first US, the nerves before those appointments can definitely wreak havoc on my stomach too.

@Bonnesetter27 Sorry about the GD, that's no fun :-(

@longcat07 Good luck to you!

@charmedgrl517 I haven't gotten any energy in 2nd tri either, I'm still tired frequently. It's not as bad as 1st tri, but I definitely can't say that I have energy!

@Bigboneded I had a lot of dizziness with my first pregnancy before the MC, my blood pressure seems to get really low during pregnancy.

@haleyusf Congrats on 2nd tri!

MrsTuna08 · June 2014

@rox825 Sending you good vibes for you A/S tomorrow!

@Birch113 Yay for no spotting!!! And good luck at your NT scan! Once I could see that baby was ok, I calmed down a lot and really enjoyed it! Little TRex was uncooperative for the tech so I got a lot of baby-viewing time.

@megbmeg I hope you feel better soon!

@larahouseman FX for a good appointment!

@meagpt22 Hopefully the new practice doesn't take a ton of time reviewing your files. I'm glad you were able to get in that wonderful A/S before leaving your previous practice! Congrats

@SamanthaLaura16 I'm glad your u/s went well!! (minus the tummy upset)

@Bonnesetter27 I'm sorry to hear about the GD, that is no fun. Could the changes in movement be related to the fact that baby is getting bigger and is starting to run out of extra wiggle room? ((hugs))!

@longcat07 Bye! Enjoy the Wednesday gals!

@Bigboneded My mom and sister both escaped m/s in their pregnancies. I hope you get to avoid it too without too much PGAL brain! Although at 7 weeks there is still plenty of time.....

@haleyusf Congrats on the 2nd tri!

MrsTuna08 · June 2014

meagpt22 said:

@charmedgrl517 agreed I kept waiting to have all this energy in 2nd tri and feel better with ms..but no luck I keep saying "they lied" haha. It's better but not like I expected. Honestly it just goes to say every pregnancy is different!

^^This! Sure I'm not glued to the couch and in bed by 7:30 anymore, but where is all this energy I was promised????

Bonnesetter27 · June 2014

@mrstuna08- THe baby probably is running out of room but of course that makes me worried that he is big because of the diabetes. I feel you on the no boost in energy.

MrsTuna08 · June 2014

@bonnesetter27 Oh gosh, that isn't what I meant to imply - sorry! I meant you are 28 weeks and baby is just getting bigger because that is what they do. ((HUGS)) I hope you get a lot of reassurances at your upcoming appointments!

larahouseman · June 2014

Sorry I forgot to update yesterday, but wanted to let you know that the ultrasound went great! Heartbeat is 42 beats per minute and the little blob is looking great! I'm staying on the progesterone until 10 weeks and baby aspirin until 20 weeks. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!!

haleyusf · June 2014

Ended up having my 14wk appointment today instead of next week; I started feeling pain/pressure around my cervix and pain with urination so I was concerned about an infection and called to bump my appt up. Urine was clear but they're sending it out to be cultured. They'll let me know next week if it's a UTI, but otherwise, baby looks great and they found the heartbeat on the doppler immediately. Next appointment will be after we move at around 16wks with my new OB to start 17P shots -- crazy!

megbmeg · June 2014

@haleyusf - glad baby's doing well!

Bonnesetter27 · June 2014

@mrstuna08- You didn't imply anything harsh. As you know the pgal brain just finds ways to think of problems.

slensic · June 2014

Hi Ladies! I had a scare on Tuesday and ended up in L&D. I had my final growth scan and the perinates were uncomfortable with how baby boy's heart rate was. They thought there was possibly a problem with the cord. This of course caused me to freak out. After being monitored for several hours the hospital felt that everything was fine, however in the meantime due to stress and dehydration (they wouldn't let me eat or drink due to my RCS status and apparently no one thought a saline drip would be a good idea) I started having very mild contractions every 2-5 minutes. After I was cleared to eat and drink the contractions pretty much went away. I was still having mild contractions until yesterday afternoon. I seem to be better today though and I am feeling pretty much normal, I also haven't made any progress which makes me happy. I am such a planner and have been sort of lax in the maternity leave department because of my scheduled c-section. My Doc thinks that I will still make my c-section in 4 weeks, but will be monitoring pretty close just in case. Also clearly I am ramping up my prep to leave work just in case. Luckily I start training my replacement next week and I feel like if I leave early after next week at least I will have trained him a little. On top of all that DD brought home a cold from daycare so I am hacking up a storm which isn't helping in the contraction department.

How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?

35 weeks

How are you feeling?

Ok with the exception of the contractions but they seem to have stopped

Favorite moment of the week?

DD's birthday and party. It's so much fun to see how much of a kid she has become. It's a little sad but mostly just amazing.

Least favorite moment of the week?

Tuesday

How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?

Good if you don't count tuesday, the peeing is getting crazy though

How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?

OK, Tuesday freaked me out thout

Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?

Lots and lots, NST's with BPP plus my normal OB appt. weekly from here on out.

~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*

If money were no object, what would your dream job be?

Interior decorator or just have someone pay me to decorate my house

megbmeg · June 2014

@slensic‌ so sorry for the scare! That sounds stressful. Glad you are home & doc thinks you'll still get to your scheduled CS.

haleyusf · June 2014

Thanks, @Birch113 ! Turned out that after I went #2 that day, it freed up a lot of pressure on my bladder and I felt tons better! I was a little embarrassed, but better safe than sorry I guess... baby was also kicking at my bladder so that didn't help!

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