2nd Tri Check-in 6/17/14

FishyMom · June 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.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

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: Your favorite baby thing you have/will purchased?

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

We have no one moving to the 3^rd tri this week?!?!? Can this be correct?? Hmmm…

September

@jenschultz85 9/22/14 Team Green – Sorry about your visit to the doc, I had one of those recently too.. ugh. Last week in the 2^nd tri tho! J

@+southernmomma+ 9/26/14 Girl –

October

@Hopeful1029 10/3/14 Boy – How did the yard sale go?

@mmhopeful 10/7/14 (deliver by Sept 28) Twin Boys – How did the appointment go?

@4legsRbest 10/9/14 Twin Boys-

@Aurora1181 10/10/14 Team Purple – Congrats on the none funneling that is a huge relief!

@SpartanGirl24 10/10/14 Twins Boys – How did the appointment go?

@jkayb123 10/10/14 Twins -

@JMForte33 10/11/14- Boy –

@CameraBug131 10/15/14 Twins Team Purple –

@cerad5 10/16/14 -

@Jeffreysmom24 10/18/14 Boy – How was FL? I hope you had fun.

@cutiecruz327 10/23/14 – Boy – Hopefully you are getting some extra $ by selling some of that stuff! Congrats to your Bro tho!

@iloveflipflops10/27/14 – Boy – Congrats on Team Blue! Have you picked a paint color yet?

@Arathiv 10/28/14 – Boy – Getting really close to your next appointment!

@healz413 & @Manada – I hope you both are doing well.

November

@gldnbearz 11/2/14 – Hope you are having fun in Hawaii.. who am I kidding… you’re in Hawaii of course you are having fun!

@jlr96 11/3/14 –

@rox825 11/4/14 Team Green– Any more consistent movement? How did the appointment go?

@darby17 11/6/14 Girl-

@Mrsbuttercup080611/6/14 –

@lincoln79 11/7/14 – Team Green – No advice but I think that it is really cool that you are waiting. Hopefully they will be surprised too.

@overwhelmed29 11/8/14 Twins-

@siona1976 11/12/14 Twins – Feeling any more movement? That is very exciting.

@Mrs.mcIrish – 11/12/14 – Twins – More than happy to add you! So I put your EDD at 11/12. I hope that is what you are going by. Yesterday was the appointment.. how did it go?

@IntuitiveBlue 11/16/14 –twins Team Purple – Congrats on the new house! I hope you are getting enough rest in between moving.

@lclofferdo11/16/14 – Twins – Team Pink – Congrats on your little girls! I am sorry you are dealing with a yeast infection tho!

@justjinny 11/17/14 – That is really nice of your IL. Glad you got to do some of the fun stuff.

@Ashris5 11/19/14 Girl

@MrsC430– 11/23/14 twins – FLUTTERS! Eek. Sorry I am a bit excited for the movement. Are they getting stronger?

@praying4miracle1711/25/14 – What weight exercises are you doing? Any specific program?

@missvolvo 11/25/14 – Flutters too!! That is awesome have you felt any more?

@badrianne– 11/26/14 Team Green – No news is good news, right? J Hope you are doing well.

@indianaalum 11/27/14 – That is great news about the Panorama test! Congrats.

@tilelady85 11/28/14 – team green – It can be hard to be confident in your pregnancy, but it sounds like you just got an easy one! J

@absolutelymaybe– 11/28/14 – twins – AHH your appointment is soo soon! How are you holding up?

@ttuprincess11/29/14 – Good thinking on spreading it out. DH and I have been talking about doing the same thing.

@ccam – 11/29/14 - Team Green – WELCOME! Glad you are starting to feel a little better.

December

@ekc0630 – 12/2/14 – I am so sorry to hear your news, but I love your strength! Sending tons of T&Ps your way.

@scsmith2011– 12/3/14 – Did you find some good maternity clothes?

@babyksmommy – 12/3/14 – Twins – How did the U/S go this weekend?

@boyankl-.

@bayareagirl2011– 12/6/14 Girl– Did you tell your boss? The paranoia ate at me!

Have a good week everyone!

FishyMom · June 2014

Hello ladies!

I hope everyone is doing well. I think I am starting to feel movement of Ellie in there. It feels to me like a rumbling. My A/S is in a week so I am looking forward to seeing her again. As for symptoms I have nothing that is blaring me in the face, I do have quite a bump going tho.

QOTW: I think my favorite thing that I will purchase (kind of) for Ells is the sign that will go oppisite the crib (my step mother is going to make it) that says "For this child I have prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart" I love it and it really is fitting for DH and my journey. It will be on wood 2'x3' and in the colors of the nursery. I cannot wait to see it.

tilelady85 · June 2014

Hello! 16 + 2 today and I think I felt flutters on sunday! I've been trying everything to feel it again but no such luck. Yesterday I had low dull pain all day and today I feel absolutely nothing.. which worries me. I will just have to hold our for my July appointment.. it feels so so far away.

QOTW: we've been registering and I think I'm most excited for the series of baby animal photos I have picked out from The Animal Print Shop.

rox825 · June 2014

Morning! 20 weeks today, halfway there! Yes feeling movement daily now I think, usually it feels pretty cool, sometimes it feels a little weird. I had my A/S last Thursday and everything looks healthy and good, such a relief! I was so nervous for that appointment. We finished our registries this weekend so now we need to start moving things around to empty the nursery, and start decorating! And researching childbirth and labor, scary.

QOTW- the first piece of clothing that I ordered arrived a few weeks ago and was so tiny, it made it easier to actually visualize having a newborn. That was exciting! It probably won't be what I'm most excited about for very long, but it'll always be baby's first footie :-)

BabyKsMommy · June 2014

Well I'm about 16 wks and just truckig along. We did find out we are team purple! If I could have picked this would have been it, these two might be out last so I was really hoping for one of each. But of course I would have been thrilled for either of the other combinations.

We actually haven't told anyone other than immediate family that we found out. I really don't know what I'm waiting for but I kind of like just being the only ones who know right now.

QOTW: well this is embarrassing to admit but when I was about 7wks I bought a city mini GT double because it was on a really good sale. It by far is my fav piece of baby gear I have bought for these babies.

ttuprincess · June 2014

Hi, ladies.

Had my 16 week appt with the OB today. All is well. Baby is still jumping and wiggling away. HB is still strong at 160 bpms and everything is looking good. They usually don't do an u/s at this appt but my OB had a med student with him and so they did one so she could practice. I LOVE seeing that little one move and wiggle. Still waiting for July 3 to find out what team we are!

QOTW: We haven't purchased much but probably my favorite thing so far is the Kate Spade diaper bag I got for 75% off! I love it!

Siona1976 · June 2014

Hi All! I'm 18w6d today, and 3 days from our A/S. . .finally! I'm excited b/c this is the first one that DH can make it too & I can't wait for him to see them and hear their heartbeats. We will find out the sexes at the appointment if they cooperate so FX! I'm not sure if I felt movement back a few weeks ago, b/c now I haven't felt anything in the last few weeks (which needless to say has made IF brain go into over drive). So needless to say there is a lot of anxiety and nervousness with this upcoming appointment.

QOTW: Favorite items that I've bought so far (I'm going to list 2). I bought a petunia pickle bottom diaper bag on sale a while back and I really like it. This weekend, we bought fitted crib sheets (came recommended from my SIL) & they are so soft (I joked with DH why don't they have these for adults).

SCSmith2011 · June 2014

I'm 15w6d today. Not a whole lot to report. I did get some maternity clothes last weekend but I still really need stuff for work so that's what I'm working on for this weekend.

@Ashris13 you don't have my team listed but we are Team Blue.

QOTW: I'm kind of excited to buy a new pack 'n play. We have one from SD but TBH is was not my style. We were just going to use it but when we were at BRU DH was looking at them and was amazed about how much cooler they are now than they were 7 years ago. So I think a new PNP is on the table and we'll just either donate the one we have or keep it at my mom's.

mmhopeful · June 2014

Last week's fetal echo ultrasound went well. Glad the babies are doing ok. they are watching Baby A for a bit more fluid in his kidney than is the norm. They said it's common, but they are watching it closely. Today is "V" day! We are exactly 24 weeks today...V stands for viability ...just in case.

My BP has been fluctuating again so we continue to monitor from home. My weight as measured from home is 15 lbs up, but at the dr. office today it was only 11.2 lbs from when I had my first obgyn appt after leaving the RE. I was given information on preterm labor and how to measure movements of the babies. I also need to go get my glucose screening and baseline pre-eclampsia bloodwork done in the next two weeks prior to my next obgyn appt. Doing ok, but feel huge. I know it's all baby and for a good cause.

Just trying to finish up my school year teaching.

QOTW: I don't know yet. Still thinking on this one.

overwhelmed29 · June 2014

Well DH and I went yesterday for our anatomy scan and found out that we lost baby B around 8 1/2-9 weeks. My baby A was measuring right on track at 19 weeks 2 days and was bouncing and waving to dad. It's just such a bittersweet moment. We were completely shocked and devastated by B's passing. We decided with all of this that we will be team green. This baby is our miracle.

indianaalum · June 2014

I am team BLUE. Panorama bloodwork came back for the 2nd time with "gender" so I am team blue. Other than that, 16 week appt was okay. didn't see baby but his heartbeat is strong.

QOTW: I admit i haven't bough anything yet, as I was waiting a little longer find out sex (and some superstition, I suppose) and we will be moving houses.

ajlmom · June 2014

This is my first second tri check-in and I'd like to be added to the list please! EDD 12/15/14, 1 bean, team??

I'm 14w1d today and feeling pretty good. Going to see my OB tomorrow and it will be our second appt. They should schedule my anatomy scan and in abt a month we'll find out LO's sex.

QOTW: We haven't bought much for the baby yet but I already knew which stroller I want and super excited to eventually buy it. It's the Contour Bliss 4 in 1 stroller in yellow.

bayareagirl2011 · June 2014

Thanks again @Ashris13 for a great check-in!

I am 15 weeks 3 days today and feeling great. I have yet to tell my boss yet, but I plan on telling him next week (I'm working remotely this week). I'm pretty sure he's going to tell me he already knew, haha.

Favorite baby item so far...probably some of the super soft blankets and clothes I've already bought. I tried so hard to wait, but I just couldn't help myself.

Also, weird thing I encountered this week: I wanted to do the Panorama test just for the piece of mind, and the hospital/genetic counselor that I did my NT with told me she wasn't able to order it for me. She said I had to either screen positive for downs (which is pretty low cutoff in my state - 1 in 100), or be over 35. Has anyone else had this experience? I am bummed. I'm going to ask my OB if there's any other way I can get it.

mmhopeful · June 2014

overwhelmed29 said:

Well DH and I went yesterday for our anatomy scan and found out that we lost baby B around 8 1/2-9 weeks. My baby A was measuring right on track at 19 weeks 2 days and was bouncing and waving to dad. It's just such a bittersweet moment. We were completely shocked and devastated by B's passing. We decided with all of this that we will be team green. This baby is our miracle.

I am sorry for your loss. There are no words. Just prayer and knowing that good thoughts are being sent your way.

rox825 · June 2014

bayareagirl2011 said:

Also, weird thing I encountered this week: I wanted to do the Panorama test just for the piece of mind, and the hospital/genetic counselor that I did my NT with told me she wasn't able to order it for me. She said I had to either screen positive for downs (which is pretty low cutoff in my state - 1 in 100), or be over 35. Has anyone else had this experience? I am bummed. I'm going to ask my OB if there's any other way I can get it.

I didn't do the blood screenings but my OBGYN talked to me about them. She was happy to order one, but I think that most say on their websites that they're indicated if you're 35+, have an US finding, or some other risk factor, not necessarily for the general population. And insurance doesn't always cover it unless you meet one of those criteria. There might be one that is better for the general population though, and/or your OBGYN might be willing to order one anyway! I think though most of the testing has indicated their accuracy only in those specific populations.

ekc0630 · June 2014

Dr appt this friday! I hope we are able to find out what we are having. We also have our echo on Monday. Hoping for some better news this time.

My cousins are moving away, and they bought us our first baby present. Yankees Onesies! I'm a Yankees fan and my husband is a Red Sox fan so its fun

Aurora1181 · June 2014

24 weeks this Friday! So ready to make it to V Day!

I had an appointment with a cardiologist today- for me, not the babies. The idea of being a mom has made me feel really vulnerable and, I'll admit, afraid. My mom died really young (49) of a heart attack when I was 22, and I have a family history of heart disease. I don't want to leave these twins early!!!! I want to be around for a long time. Anyway, he did an EKG and said I looked good, but they're bringing me back for an echocardiogram in July to check everything else out. I really just wanted him to say that I seem healthy and that he doesn't see any problems with my heart- and that's exactly what he said! So that was a relief. He did recommend seeing a hematologist for my blood clotting issues, but I think I will wait until post partum and I'm off lovenox.

I feel the babies move all the time, so that's been exciting!

As for purchases, I've bought some sheets from Serena and Lily (love them!!) and I'm excited about ordering their cribs. Maybe next week?

formerwigirl · June 2014

Hey all! Thanks @ashris13 for the great check in.

26w1d here. Everything is going well. LO is kicking up a storm and moving around in there. I wish I had a womb cam to see what it is doing. My belly is def getting bigger and I've gained about 20lbs, so I am trying to eat healthier to make sure I don't gain too much weight. I am getting to the point where getting up and down off the ground takes the wind out of me. Everyone keeps telling me I will only get bigger and it will only get worse, so yeah for that. Since we are team green, everyone has been speculating as to what we are having. It seems like more people think we are having a boy than a girl. Honestly hoping that the next few weeks fly by a bit quicker because I am getting in that uncomfortable stage and I want to know if its a boy or girl in there.

QOTW: We haven't bought much yet. DH wants to wait until after the shower which my friend still hasn't set a date for. My FIL in MI is making our crib and dresser so we won't have that until after LO is born. I think if my shower doesn't happen by 36 weeks I will go buy a pack n play.

Hope everyone has a great week.

badrianne · June 2014

Hi Everyone,

I love seeing everyone's updates. I think I just felt fluttering today in my lower right abdomen

I don't know maybe just digestion movements???? I am 17 weeks tomorrow nothing else is new.

QOTW: I bought the cutest knitted animal finger puppets. Just adorable- one is a monkey, flamingo, tiger, bear and shark. They make me happy even though not super practical

badrianne · June 2014

overwhelmed29 I am so sorry for your lose. I am probably ignorant but I am surprised that they didn't know earlier. I am so so sorry.

BabyKsMommy · June 2014

overwhelmed29 said:
Well DH and I went yesterday for our anatomy scan and found out that we lost baby B around 8 1/2-9 weeks. My baby A was measuring right on track at 19 weeks 2 days and was bouncing and waving to dad. It's just such a bittersweet moment. We were completely shocked and devastated by B's passing. We decided with all of this that we will be team green. This baby is our miracle.

I'm sorry to read this. It must be a really hard time for you and your dh. I hope you find some peace and are able to enjoy the baby that is growing inside.

Praying4Miracle17 · June 2014

17 weeks today!! Nothing new to report. I don't think I'm feeling anything. Felt little bubble like feelings about a week ago, but haven't felt it since. 8 days until my next OB appointment and our elective U/S to find out the gender. My MIL will be out of the country during our 20 week anatomy scan (and a few weeks after) and we are having a reveal get together, so we decided on the elective U/S. I can't wait . The reveal will be that following Sunday.

No real exercise plan - I just do a lot of seated upper body exercises - shoulder presses, bicep curls, tricep extensions, pull downs (to work upper back) and then I'll do bodyweight squats and in-place lunges. Lots of walking!

QOTW: We've recieved a lot of small items, probably our favorite being the (Michael) Jordan booties (husband is obsessed with MJ). But I think my favorite will be our stroller. Not sure which one I'm getting (maybe Bob since I want to run), but I'm excited.

missvolvo · June 2014

@overwhelmed29 So sorry for your loss.

17 weeks, 1 day here. Haven't felt any other movement yet, which is disappointing! I can't wait to be able to feel these babies. My A/S is in 2 weeks and I am really looking forward to that. Next week I just have a check up, but will be glad to hear the heartbeats again. 4 weeks is really too long to go in between appointments!

QOTW: I haven't really bought anything for the babies yet, but am really looking into strollers at the moment. Oh that's not true - I bought a Moby wrap (which I have seen you can wear multiples in at least for a brief time!) and some cloth diapers. But I am looking forward to knowing the genders so I can buy more specific things!

ccam · June 2014

Hi ladies! Thanks for adding me to the check-in!

I'm 16w4d today and feeling great, just tired. It's so much different having a toddler to chase around, much more tiring! Not bad, just different. I've been feeling slight movement here and there. I don't have another regular OB appointment until next Thursday then we leave on vacation and then our A/S is on 7/10! Can't wait to see how much the LO has grown!

QOTW: I haven't purchased anything yet for this LO. We have so much stuff from DS, even lots of small neutral clothes since we were team green for him, too. So I really don't have to buy much. What I'm looking forward to the most is buying stuff for and decorating the nursery. I'm sure I'll slowly start that in the next few weeks.

SpartanGirl24 · June 2014

@overwhelmed29 I'm so sorry for your loss. I saw your earlier post and can't believe the crap you had to go through. T & P coming your way!

We are almost to V-day, 23w 5d today. The appointment on Friday went great and they are all set to copy my records for me. Nuggets are measuring right on track, which was a relief since my appetite has taken a dive. We found out Monday that DH's current insurance and future insurance are going to match up perfectly, so that is a huge relief!

QOTW: Everything is packed up in boxes and ready to move, so I guess my favorite thing we are going to buy is a house! I can't wait to take everything out and set up their nursery!

sandollar1010 · June 2014

Could I please be added to the check-in? My due date is now 12/11/14 and I found out yesterday that we're having a BOY!! The harmony test results came in, and most importantly everything tested came back as low risk. We are really getting excited and this is starting to feel more real.

QOTD: I haven't bought anything yet which makes me feel sort of bad. I need to realize this is actually happening and we're having a baby boy!

jlr96 · June 2014

Hi ladies! 20w2d now & we are having a GIRL!!! We had our A/S last week & everything looked perfect. DH is already getting a glimpse of the future as I cannot stop shopping for my baby girl! I can't resist all of the cute outfits! We are ordering our crib & dresser today so I'm excited about that. I have picked out her carrier & stroller as well & want to go ahead & get it before the pattern is discontinued or something crazy. I really have to slow it down after that or I will not have anything left for my showers!

QOTW: My favorite thing I have purchased are her Wendy Bellissimo outfits as they are so cute & girly. I am already planning outfits for her first outings:)

@overwhelmed29 - I am so sorry about baby b. I hope you can find some peace in knowing that baby a is going strong & is happily waving at you guys to let you know he/she is doing great!

Hopeful1029 · June 2014

@ashris13 great check-in, as halal. Thank you!! @overwhelmed29‌ hugs to you sweetie, I'm so sorry for your loss. As for me, I'm 24w5d and just can't get over how much of a wiggle worm is inside me! He makes me laugh at some of the feelings I have! At night he is still sticking his bum out and causing me so much discomfort, but I love it!! The yard sale went well....had to chase a woman from trying to pop a squat on my lawn!!! People are crazy!! I've out on about 30lbs so far, and I don't care

my BW is good, BP is good, my doctors not worried, so I'm just going to roll with it (no pun intended). I'm creating a comfy habitat for my little angel!! My mom and sister are buying the nursery paint and coming over this Saturday to paint the nursery. I'm so excited

QOTW: I bought our little man a suit!!! Depending on his size, it will either be for thanksgiving or Christmas. It's Nautica, and was 75% off, otherwise I would have never spent the money. But it is a 3 piece pin-striped suit and is so stinking cute!!! Monthly OB appt next Tuesday and still waiting on the crib to arrive.....

FishyMom · June 2014

IntuitiveBlue said:

ekc0630 said:

My cousins are moving away, and they bought us our first baby present. Yankees Onesies! I'm a Yankees fan and my husband is a Red Sox fan so its fun

I love this! I'm a Packers fan and my husband is a Bears fan, so I totally get how fun this is!! :-)

LOVE this!! I am a huge Packer fan also. DH is a Niners fan and I already have like 4 Packer onesies!! I am looking for a cute Packer Maternity shirt. Can't wait for football season to be here.. Only 78 days till Packer kick- off... But whose counting..

Cutiecruz327 · June 2014

@Ashris13‌ thanks for the great check in.

@overwhelmed29‌ I am so sorry for your loss.

Really feeling Manny move this week. It's amazing to feel the flutters! Just makes me smile! I love him so much already!

I have been crazy uncomfortable at night, the past few nights. Skin is itchy, I feel swollen, this humidity is just killing me! I Realized (too late) that I haven't been drinking enough water. I've been trying to make up for it today.

QOTW:
Hmmm I really don't know. I haven't shopped too much yet. Maybe once the nursery is ready. I do know I can't wait to get set of curious George books.

overwhelmed29 · June 2014

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers.

MrsC430 · June 2014

We are officially team pink (x2)!! I'm 17w4d. We had our anatomy scan earlier this week - it showed 2 healthy little girls measuring right on track! We feel so blessed

I got an early start on our registry @ BRU yesterday - kind of overwhelming, but very exciting!

jkayb123 · June 2014

Hello ladies! It's been a while, but the three of us have just been super busy. We found out we are having a boy and a girl, and dr says everything looks good. Little girl measures a little small, a few days behind but says he's not concerned. They are active in there, I can actually see my belly moving which is the coolest thing ever! The other night DH set remote control on my belly and we watched them volley it around. So fun!

Mrsbuttercup0806 · June 2014

Forgot to update last week - we found out we are Team PINK!! Jut what I wanted

How far along are you this week? 20 weeks today

Any appointments or other updates? Going for a repeat AS on Monday since the Nacho was so squirmy - they want to take a better peek at the heart and base of spine.

QOTW: Your favorite baby thing you have/will purchased? I got a pink camo minky blanket that is adorable!!!

orange1414 · June 2014

Hello! I'm 14 weeks today. Could you please add me for next week's check in? I'm pregnant with a singleton, team blue and due 12/19. Thanks!

QOTW: I bought a cute onsie that says "Read to Me." Both DH and I are big readers, so we're excited about it.

ekc0630 · June 2014

We just found out we are team BLUE x2!

gldnbearz · June 2014

Back from our week's getaway where time absolutely flew. Now at 20w6d. Have been feeling LO rolling or flipping around several times a day. It is the oddest sensation.

QOTW: Have decided it is time to start looking into car seats, strollers, and some thing for the LO to sleep in.

Jeffreysmom24 · June 2014

Thanks @Ashris13‌ for a great check in! I am 23 weeks! Not much new with me - haven't made any progress on the nursery or anything baby-related but hopefully soon! Starting to plan my son Jeffrey's 2nd birthday party which is next month!

QOTW: haven't bought anything yet but I do want to get a blanket or something with LO's name - we have decided on Jacob Patrick!

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