1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
4. How are you feeling?
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
Re: Weekly Check-In 9/26
Mar 2015, 16W7D, Avocado
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
35
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
Nope
4. How are you feeling?
I've been on a hormonal roller-coaster the past few days. Some days I can eat and function normally, other days I'm nauseous all day combined with moodiness and fatigue. I also have mild reflux and round ligament pain. OB recommended a maternity girdle for the pain (anyone have any experience with these? Any brand recommendations?).
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
2. Age at delivery?(optional) 42 <br>
I was wondering do we team up for labor buddies on here too or only on bmb? Then they update all the boards too? Sorry I'm confused! Lol I did sign up on Jan board via fb group. Have a good week all my lovely ladies!
JAN 16th, 24 wks today, Cantaloupe
2. Age at delivery?
36
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
3 girls (14,12,7), 1 dog and 1 hamster
4. How are you feeling?
I am finally coming off my cold junk. The cough always lingers. Family Dr wants me to get checked for asthma after baby.
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
I go to my new Dr Tuesday. Had my GD consultation this past week and she thinks i may be able to handle it via diet and exercise alone. YAY!
Rave: we decided we are taking the girls on a spontaneous weekend trip to the beach next month. Going to tell them 2 days before. They are going to be so excited. Momma is excited to about walking the beach at night.
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
WOW. Good question. I think it is my pastor's wife. She was one of the first ppl we told as soon as we found out. So very supportive.
1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
Due May 29, 5 Weeks, Appleseed!
2. Age at delivery? 35
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
6yr old son, 3yr old daughter
4. How are you feeling?
Sick as hell. Woke up today with full on morning sickness AND I am starting to develop a cold. GAH!
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Meeting midwife for the first time on October 9th. Rant: All I want to do is be home sleeping! SO mad I don’t have any sick time off until Oct 1st.
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
My BFF Marie. Her and DH are the only ones who know, and she is OVER THE MOON excited! Already talking about taking photos of the baby, etc (she is a photographer). : )
My BFP Chart
Jan 24, 2015; 22 wks, 6 days; Papaya
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
37
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
Nope - this is our first
4. How are you feeling?
OK - other than feeling large I really think I have noticeably grown since last week!
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Hmm - next appt isn't until week 24, no milestones really.
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
October 13. 37w4d. Baby is the size of a winter melon
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
36
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
DS#1- almost 3, furbaby puggle- 6 mo
4. How are you feeling?
Generally good. I'm having a lot of rlp, back pain, and am moving slowly due to my size. Everything is looking good, though (BP and blood sugar have been low).
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
I go every week- next appt is Monday morning. Not really expecting more than vitals and measurements at this one (I'll be 38 w). I'm still trying to decide if I'll consent to be checked at 39 w. My first arrived at 39w6d so I might wait to see if I get to 40w.
Non baby related- I had two more interviews this week (one contract, one perm). The manager for the contract is super interested in calling me when she has a need. The interviews for the perm position went really well and I should know something next week. I'm completely floored that I've been looking since my last contract started to slow down (it went from FT to PT at the beginning of the summer) and wasn't really getting anywhere. Suddenly, when I was looking a little less, I get called for positions that are a great fit. Funny how things work somtimes!
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
Everyone that knows is excited. Although my mom sounded a little bummed when we found out that we were having a boy (my brother and SIL were supposed to adopt a baby that was due in July and found out right before me that it was a girl. So far- there are 4 boy grandkids so I know she is dying for someone to have a girl). We didn't really do a big announcement so I'm guessing that we'll get some very suprised responses when we announce that he has arrived.
2/16/15 | 19w4d | Mango
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
43
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
1ds, 1dd, 2 dogs, 2 cats
4. How are you feeling?
Feeling pretty good for the most part. Having more and more round ligament pain and I'm still tired by the time I get off work. And I feel huge! That's about it
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Next appointment is 10/1, which is the anatomy scan.
I've been feeling baby more for about 4 weeks now, but just this week she's really kicked (no pun intended) into high gear and last night when I was laying on my back I could actually see my belly moving all around. AWESOMESAUCE!
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
Everyone is very excited about the baby and I can't really say anyone is more supportive than any other. Truly, my husband gets the Golden Award for being most supportive!!
9/1998 - Ectopic :: 4/2001 - M/C :: 8/2006 - Ectopic :: 4/2007 - M/C :: 8/2008 - Ectopic
4/2010 - DD
4/2012 - M/C
6/2014 - Surprise Pregnancy at 42 yrs old! EDD 2/16/2015
6/9 +HPT :: 6/10 hCG 383 :: 6/12 hCG 1190 :: 6/17 hCG 8224, Prog 26.4
6/24 U/S #1 showing 6w2d CRL .43cm w/HB! :: 7/7 U/S #2 CRL 1.73cm w/strong HB!!
7/31 NT Scan U/S #3 CRL 49mm, HB160 | MaterniT21 - Negative!! TEAM PINK
9/2 - AFP Panel - Negative | U/S #4 HB150
10/1 Anatomy U/S #5 | HB 134 | CPCs found, Trisomy 18 ruled out w/Mat21 on 7/31 | all other development normal!
11/24 - Glucose was normal at 94
1/12 BPP/Growth U/S #9 HB 129, weighs 5lb 12oz already w/ 4 weeks to go!!
1/20 BPP/Growth U/S#10 HB 155, weight 6lb 9oz :: 1/26 BPP U/S#11 HB153 :: 2/2 BPP U/S #12 HB 137 :: 2/9 BPP U/S #13 HB 150
@Samuelismomma- FX for you! Good luck on V day! I would love to be someone's labor buddy, how do you know all the different boards they're on though?
@mandyreads - Yay!! Awesome news about diet & exercise for the GD! Also glad you are feeling better! Hope you have a wonderful time @ the beach!! We're going this weekend -- so looking forward to my toes in the sand!
@lgsdesigner - Ugh!! Sorry to hear about the cold, combined w/ the MS that is killer! Hope you feel better soon! So glad to hear everyone has good support!
@Lady2010 - Oooh! Good luck with getting the job!! Hope you have a great trip!
@MsMacual - Good luck on getting the job you want! So excited for you - it's almost time, hope the rest of your appts go smoothly!
@anonymousmotley - That is so exciting to feel the baby move! I can't wait for that!! Props to your hubby!
1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
March 18th 2015, 15W2D, Orange
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
38
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
FTM here, 1 doggie & 2 kitties
4. How are you feeling?
A lot of ups & downs, mood shifts, days of feeling pretty good (but still tired!) and then days of lots of pain. For the past few days I've been so sore, like I rode a horse for 10 hours straight, my inner thighs, groin area and lower abdomen have been so sore and heavy with pain.
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
My next OB appt is 10/2 and looking forward to my anatomy scan on 10/23!
Rant: I don't want to work anymore!! But of course have 7 projects in the pipeline and the phone's ringing off the hook. It's been so hard concentrating! But I just have to keep in mind, the work I do now will hopefully help pay for my time off when baby arrives! Positive thoughts!!
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell? All of the grandparents are super excited, my husband's mom has been very supportive, which surprised me some, I mean his parents have always been there if we needed anything, but we're the type that rarely asks for anything. But she has offered to come stay with us for a few weeks to help out and I think that's really nice! They live 3+ hours away and already have 7 other grandchildren they help out with! I know my mom would love to be there, but she has major medical issues of her own that prevent her from being able to help out more and my dad & stepmom live in Puerto Rico, but hopefully we'll be able to fly them here to visit for a few weeks.
ME: 38, DH: 42, stopped BCPS 1/2013, TTC #1 2/2013, AMH 0.4, started acupuncture: 7/2013,
BFP: 10/07/2013; MC 10/15/2013 @ 7 wks (natural), focused on health issues for 7 months.
TTC again: 6/2014, 2nd round Letrozole, BFP 7/7/2014!!! --- EDD 3/18/2015!!!
@NeonNoon - Okay, so it doesn't really hurt much when I'm sitting, it's when I stand up & walk after sitting, but it doesn't really go away while I'm walking, but then when I sit again I feel fine. It may just be b/c I'm overweight too - just more weight to carry around w/ it... thanks for letting me know!
ME: 38, DH: 42, stopped BCPS 1/2013, TTC #1 2/2013, AMH 0.4, started acupuncture: 7/2013,
BFP: 10/07/2013; MC 10/15/2013 @ 7 wks (natural), focused on health issues for 7 months.
TTC again: 6/2014, 2nd round Letrozole, BFP 7/7/2014!!! --- EDD 3/18/2015!!!
2. Age at delivery? (optional)37
3. Any other children? Furbabies? 5 year old and a 1 year old chiweenie
4. How are you feeling? Gagging especially in the morning due to brushing my teeth ugh... But other that feeling pretty good
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? 3 hour glucose coming up, almost third trimester yay, blood pressure been alittle high so monitoring that.
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell? Hubby has been good but teasing me with frozen drinks lol....I am alittle hurt that my Mom hasn't been as involved even though she is not working anymore.
Baby #2 MC June 2008
Baby #3 Born April 2009
Baby #4 due date February 2015
2. I'll be 38 at delivery
3. DD is 1.5 yrs old, also have a dog
4. So far I'm still feeling pretty good. Just really tired. I had a couple bouts of dizziness last week and I feel bloated all the time but it's really not that bad.
5. My first appointment is in a couple weeks. The wait is killing me.
QOTW: I told my immediate family and best friend right away this time, so that they can keep this baby in their thoughts and prayers to stick. And they've been so supportive! I'm so worried about miscarriage. Basically I told anyone that I'd want support from in the case of a miscarriage.
@mandyreads that's great news!! @Lady2010 FX for you! Oh and London...I'm jealous
!. 2/22. 18 wks. sweet potato.
2. 46
3. cat
4. Finally feeling better this morning after a terrible head cold. I so wanted to rip off my face Suppose to go out tonight with a bunch of friends for our anniversary but it doesn't look like that's happening. I have been missing so many nights out with friends...boo.
I have a nice size fibroid that is making me miserable with pain but that's about it. So happy no more nausea
5. Had an OB apt this past Thursday and heard that wonderful HB. I actually brought Xanax with me thinking something was going to be wrong. Crazy I know.
QOTW: Everyone knows! My MIL is more excited than my mom but my mom's good friend told me she is just a nervous wreck. Shes excited but keeping it on the downsize. Whatever. Pretty much all my friends are excited. They have been on this journey with me for 3 yrs so they are over the moon excited!
Hope everyone has a great weekend. It's suppose to be in the 80's here!!
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
36.
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
Nope! I want a dog but DH isn't keen due to our travel schedule. He seems to be longingly looking at a neighborhood beagle these days, though.
4. How are you feeling?
Mostly fine. Tired in the evenings. Also tired in the mornings. Some of the most annoying symptoms (crazy acne and constipation) have eased up a bit (only two new pimples yesterday, as opposed to the usual dozen). Still no nausea although I have burping fits (charming...) and momentary seconds of queasiness. Mild headaches and dizziness. Most jarringly, I've kind of lost my taste for coffee. I'll have a few sips and then leave the rest.
First U/S next Friday! Excited and quite scared!
QOTW: I haven't told anyone yet. Husband just told his best friend yesterday, after hearing from the friend that they are also expecting and are basically at the same point as we are - very weird! Then they joked about having to make up some kind of wild story to explain the coincidence (and it would have to be wild as they live quite far). I'm most excited to tell one of my best friends who lives half a world away in Europe, but I will wait until after the first U/S next Friday.
@marijaa333 I'm the opposite. MH really wants a Rottie and I'm like nope. We both work 10/11 hr days and no way would I keep a dog home alone for that long!! He's jealous because I have my cat Guess we could get a dog walker but my answer is still no. Lab maybe but my cat is one spoiled cat. He will not tolerate a dog!!
Happy to hear YH is coming around. Mine was like that in the beginning. He is getting a bit better. Hopefully a lot better when baby comes!!
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
35
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
boy age 15 months, 2 labrador retrievers
4. How are you feeling?
Still feel the same first trimester ick, but less so
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
**siggy warning**
Current Age 35, DH 33
Married 9/2011
BFP 8/2012, Miscarried 9/2012
BFP 9/2012, DS 6/2013
BFP 6/2014, Miscarried 7/2014
BFP 7/2014, DD 4/2015
2. Age at delivery? (optional) 40
3. Any other children? Furbabies? 1 DS and 1 rescue dog
4. How are you feeling?
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
38
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
4. How are you feeling?
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Still waiting for our midwife to call to set out 9w appt. My big rant is that NIPT is so ridiculously expensive in Canada and is not covered by our health care (but then I could go on and on about what isn't covered by our health care).
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
marijaa333 We have a beagle that is wonderful with the kids! We got her then 2 months later I found out I was pregnant with my last little one. I was not happy. Lol! My dd is now 22 months and LOVES the dog! She is such a sweet dog my dd will lay on top of her, pull her ears all kinds of things that should make her mad. She just takes it and is just happy to have the attention.
@mandyreads that is great news about the GD!! Hope it works out for you!!
mdogan29 I understand about the not wanting to work!! I just want to close up my online stuff and call it a year! Lol!
1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby?
I am 12 weeks!! Yay! Baby is a plum
2. Age at delivery? (optional)
38
3. Any other children? Furbabies?
DD 10 - DD 5 - DD 22months - one picky cat and one beagle.
4. How are you feeling?
A little bit better. I think the ms is getting better, I say that then feel like crap. Lol!
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves?
Seen Dr last week and all was good.
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell?
Probably my mom. She had me when she was almost 43 and keeps telling me to slow down. That I am "older" Lol! I just say mom I do not feel "older" and I love you. I am fine, I feel like I am 28 not 38!! She just wants to make sure she has another grand baby
1. Due date? How many weeks are you? What size is baby? 5/20 / 7w tomorrow / blueberry
2. Age at delivery? (optional) 42
3. Any other children? Furbabies? Two dogs - Charlotte and Paddy
4. How are you feeling? Relatively fine. Still a little tired, bloated and cranky, but no m/s.
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? 7w u/s tomorrow to see the heartbeat. I'm nervous!
QOTW: My co-worker. We talk about it everyday. She also struggled with IF and now has two healthy baby girls. Unfortunately, most of my family knew I was doing IVF, so they all know I'm KU. Not too many left to surprise except my grandmothers.
TTC#1 since June 2012
Dx: Unexplained Infertility / AMA
BFP after 4th IUI cycle with Gonal F + Ovidrel on March 2014 | EDD 12/7/14 | MMC on 4/14/14
IUI#5 with Gonal F and Ovidrel trigger on 6/6 - BFN
On to IVF #1 with a new RE. Started Gonal F and Menopur on 8/15. Added Ganirelix on 8/24. Trigger on 8/26 for ER on 8/28. 8R 7M 3F. Transferred all 3 on 8/31. BFP on 9/11 | EDD 5/20/15 - Beta #1: 56.7. Beta #2: 97. Beta #3: 1148. Beta #4: 3559. Beta #4: 7678. MMC confirmed on 10/13. D&C on 10/14 at 9w. Confirmed male with Trisomy 14.
On to IVF #2 in March. CCS Testing on 2 embies. No go. Waiting to start IVF #3 in July. Surprise BFP on 6/14! EDD - 2/20/16 - Beta #1: 121.4. Beta #2: 236.4. Beta #3: 2014.
2. Age at delivery? (optional) 40/41
3. Any other children? Furbabies? DS 2 years old, 2 dogs and 2 cats
4. How are you feeling? It's weird. I have really good days with little to no M/S, then the next day I feel just okay and the following day, it's bad. I think overall it is starting to lessen. At least that is what I keep telling myself.
5. Any upcoming appointments, milestones, rants or raves? I have my NT scan/bloodwork Thursday, if we decide to do any other bloodwork tests, it will probably be that day as well and then I have my regular OB appointment later that afternoon. Thursday will be busy.
QOTW: Who, aside from your SO (if you have one), has been the most supportive thus far in your pregnancy? If you haven't told many people, who are you the most excited to tell? We have only told people at work and my parents and a couple of close friends. I can't wait to share with DH's side of the family, especially my SIL. She will be super excited. She wanted to know when we were planning to have our next one back in August. Little did I know I was already pregnant at that time. :-)