Pregnany Check-In (Jan. 26, 2015)

Amber&Reva · January 2015

I am going to try and get everyone who asked to be added to the roaster last week. If I miss anyone I am sorry.

1. @mrs&mrsK: Feb 17 boy

2. @MrsT11 March 1st girl
3. @Amber&Reva: March 2 girl
5. @wishiwaspreggo: March 7 boy
6. @JennaandBetsy: April 22 boy
7. @calsurb: June 4 singleton

8. @KristyKristyleelee June 19 singleton
9. @megd893: June 22nd boy

10. @14141111 July 17th singleton

11. @KevinandJesse July 19th
12. @FSBC : July 28th boy

13. @JGY August 21st singleton

14. @Karlamo August 28th singleton

15. @sdfonz619

16. @Himee33 August 31st singleton

17. @healz413 and @Manada Sept 8th singleton

As my due date starts to come closer if others want to step in on starting the check-in feel free.

If you have a recent BFP (and/or if you are new to the board), please let me know when you want to be added to this list.

How is everyone feeling? How is pregnancy treating you and your partner this week? Any updates to share?

QOTW: Here in Massachusetts and much of New England we are gearing up for a winter blizzard. How does everyone like to spend a snow day? What are you most looking forward to doing with your little ones in the snow?

Amber&Reva · January 2015

I had my 34w check-up last week. I made it to 34w!!!! Baby girl's heartbeat was strong my BP was good and my weight went down slightly again. We had the appointment with the midwife who delivered Brynlee and she said that although my weight has not consistently been going up since November she looks at the big picture which is that I have gained 26lbs this pregnancy which is a good amount of weight to have gained. My fundal height was also measuring 2 weeks behind when all along I had been measuring right on. She would have scheduled an ultrasound but I already have a growth scan scheduled for 36w so we will get answers then.

Can I just say that Wednesday of this week is my last 17P shot!!!! I don't know if the 17P kept her in there or if my body is doing it on its own all I know is that I am 35w pregnant so whatever kept her tucked inside of me for this long I am thankful for. Anyone who will have to go through 17P shots they really aren't bad. Other then in itchy back side there really aren't any side effects. I was hesitant to take them but am glad that I did.

QOTW: I plan to call in pregnant tomorrow because R isn't coming home tonight (she has to open her store) and there is no way I am going to go out and shovel 2 feet of snow. If I wasn't pregnant snow days are typically days to drink wine and play board games and maybe snuggle on the couch and watch a movie. With our little one I hope to also enjoy board games. As well as sledding and just running around the back yard in the snow.

mrs&mrsk · January 2015

37 weeks tomorrow and up to 36" of snow tonight... fun on long island LOL

Finished hypnobabies so i feel "ready" and our bags are packed. May use the premade meals for the snowstorm and start over for the postpartum... and start over cooking next weekend? i am trying to just RELAX now-- weekends should be for TV, pedicures, car washes... nothing stressful.

my boss told me to leave at noon and not work tomorrow no matter what (kind of duh but nice anyway). DW has a tear in something in her knee and typically I am the shoveler (more) too so ... hey as long as the dogs have a path to the grass we should be fine. Wednesday is a different story.

QOTW: I agree with @amber & Reva- snow (and hurricane)days are for WINE movies couches. we will get out more once we have a LO too. (i hope). our dogs are too small for the fun outside stuff now.

KevinandJesse · January 2015

I would love to bee added! July 19th, 2015 here

JGY · January 2015

Good Morning All,

I'm 10W3D today. I took the plunge on Saturday and started to wean myself off of the Prometrium. So far, so good. It still freaks me out though. I don't have another appointment until next week Wednesday for my 1st Trimester Screen, so I just need to stay positive and push through.

I will say that I'm really shocked at how different this second pregnancy is. I'm not sure if it's because I'm more AMA than last time (40-41, instead of 38-39) or if it has more to do with my body saying "Oh I know what this is, let's just gain ALL the weight now." Anyway, it's a trip.

Anyway, @Amber&Reva and @Mrs&MrsK I couldn't be more excited for you both! You are so close now, I can't wait to see these babies!!!

QOTW: Yeah, so, we don't really have snow days. I mean I'm in MN, so they cancel school/daycare and all of that, but it's not a happy "Free" day for us. In fact it's the exact opposite. While S works at a University where classes get cancelled, her work continues. So she has to get there come hell or high water. And I work in healthcare administration, so since we don't just let our Drs and Nurses say "Oh sorry, I can't come in today. No one get sick!" we don't get the day off at the headquarters either.

Mostly those "Snow days" are a giant panic where I'm calling around to every person I know to see if anyone can watch my kid.

We need new jobs.

healz413 · January 2015

Welcome @KevinandJesse and congratulations!

@Manada and I are 7w6d today. We have our second ultrasound on Wednesday at 8w1d.

My nausea has decided to kick itself up a notch. This morning I threw up for the first time during pregnancy. I had just finished a bowl of cereal and was putting the bowl in the dishwasher. Turns out my super-nose didn't like the way the dishwasher smelled and before I knew it, I was gagging and spitting up all over the floor. Good times.

Manada has taken over most of the household responsibilities as the combination of fatigue and super-smelling mean I can't/don't do much of anything.

QOTW: I would like to spend a snow day playing games inside and drinking tea. With a kid, I would like to build snow forts!

Himee33 · January 2015

Today I am 9 weeks. We have our first OB appointment on Thursday. I am supposed to stop my PIO, Estrace and baby aspirin tomorrow. Still feeling nervous.

Still have mild symptoms. My boobs are sore, gassy, occasional mild cramping and mild nausea. Stocked up on the Ginger Ale at home and work. Sleep lately is becoming more uncomfortable. I'm a stomach/back sleeper and for the last week I have been sleeping on my sides with a pillow between my legs. It's hard to get used to! I had the flu last week and I'm thankful I haven't had any m/s because the throwing up Wednesday was rough!

QOTW: I like to stay inside on snow days and watch movies. Being a nanny I always have to go in! Growing up in Oregon our snow days were rare and we didn't leave the house, but now in Illinois I have to go out and I hate driving in the snow. Actually I hate being in the snow so L will probably be the one that is outside playing with our little one. I will make the hot chocolate

Karlamo · January 2015

@mrs&mrsk, I remember last year my wife was 37 weeks pregnant and I sat glued to the tv watching for snowstorms and praying that she didn't go into labor during one!

9weeks3days here. Morning sickness is still going strong. It seems to be my only strong symptom at the moment. Wednesday we are suppose to have our first MW appt at a birth center but with the snowstorm, I'm worried it will be canceled. This is a new practice for us. The practice that we went to for R is an hour away without traffic. We have moved since having him and with us wanting to do all of the laboring at home, we knew that an hour drive wouldn't work for us.

I hope I get in to see them this week, I'd hate to have to reschedule. Being an IVF patient, I'm used to weekly appts with u/s so now I need to get used to be treated like everyone else:P

QOTW: Snow days seems to have a whole new meaning with kids. When I dropped R off at daycare today they told me they're closing an hour early and closed tomorrow. Yikes! It's my first time having to call out of work for daycare issues. I guess we will hunker down tomorrow and ride out the storm.

Himee33 · January 2015

@Karlamo‌ I feel the same way going from IVF to an OB. I got spoiled with the weekly u/s and this is the longest I've gone without one. Going a little crazy here

MrsT11 · January 2015

35 weeks yesterday! And feeling pretty awesome! DW and I had a total nesting attack yesterday and spent the entire day cleaning the entire house together, top to bottom!

We also have family coming into town this weekend for our Baby Shower! Pretty excited to see everyone! It's going to be a pretty incredible party, as my mom invited over 100 people!

Currently at home bunking down for the Blizzard of 2015 on Long Island....Fridge is stocked, sweats are on, and we are all snuggled up watching movies and relaxing! Trying to enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy before Baby T comes, making sure everything is ready, hospital bags are packed, car seat is installed, and just relaxing and being stress free!

QOTW: Pre-pregnancy, snow days were always DW and I (with our two poohs), drinking wine, sexy time where ever we felt inspired ;-), and watching movies and relaxing....I would say that all is the same with the exception of the WINE! Be safe everyone!

bfonz619 · January 2015

We had our first u/s last week and measured two days farther along that we initially thought bringing us to 7w3d with a due date of 9-11-2015. Seeing our little one along with the heart beating away was the most incredible experience. Right now, it feels like a battle between nausea and not having any desire to eat along with feeling exhausted no matter how much I rest.

QOTW: We do not have snow days where I live, but MW and I love going up to the mountains during winter months so that we can get our fill of the snow. We cannot wait to bring our little one up there so explore and just experience something different than what So Cal has to offer.

ETA: I don't know my u/s picture won't show up in the post.

Himee33 · January 2015

@sdfonz619‌ I can see it when I click on the little white box

bfonz619 · January 2015

@himee33 Thanks! I am seeing it on other posts with pictures as well.

FSBC · January 2015

14 weeks today so I am rolling over that 2nd trimester hump. Already starting on the nursery. Picking paint colors and bouncing around ideas. I HATE painting but I am too cheap to pay anyone to do it, so the struggle begins.

It is so exciting reading about everyone nearing their due dates.

KevinandJesse · January 2015

We just had out 15w check up and everything looks great! Got to hear the heartbeat on the fetal dopler... the little guy (or girl... but we're getting boy vibes... doesn't matter as long as our baby is healthy) was moving around a lot so we we heard those little movements too

Heart rate dropped from 165 4 weeks ago to 141. Strong and healthy so far so all good news

jerriw13 · January 2015

Hi there! I'd love to be added! Due May 30th with a little boy! Our first, we are so excited!

JGY · January 2015

@jerriw14 Congrats and welcome!

If you haven't already, please feel free to post an intro thread to the board so that we can all get to know you and your story a bit.

JennaandBetsy · January 2015

Better late than never this week! I've been traveling for work a lot this month, so have been a bit MIA. But, loved reading and catching up with everyone and how they're doing. I'm almost 29 weeks and remember like it was yesterday when my name/pregnancy date was on the bottom of the list and we are now close to the top! Wow! It's the same feeling you get when you created your registry and the "days countdown" was so high and seemed so far away, but you begin to see that number creep down. It's crazy and wonderful and surreal at the same time to think we will meet this little guy in 11 weeks! Good luck to everyone and enjoy the journey, because this special time starts to fly by at a certain point in your pregnancy!

We had a follow-up appointment with the perinatal specialist yesterday and received two pieces of news we weren't at all expecting. Frist, we have a marginally inserted umbilical cord. This basically means that the umbilical cord is not in the center/ideal location of the placenta and is instead off to the side. The concern here is that the baby may not receive the nutrients and oxygen he needs as the pregnancy progresses. So, we will be monitored closely over the next weeks to ensure he is not falling behind in growth. Currently, he is 2.9 lbs/ 45th percentile..so right in the middle. This is great news and we hope that the not-so-great umbilical cord placement continues to be a non-issue.

The second piece of information we got is a little more personal for this little guy, thus we have decided NOT to share with anyone other than our parents. So, I am selfishly using you guys as my outlet to share my feelings and fears . The perinatal specialist thinks that our son may have an issue called Hypospadias. In normal speak, this is where the urethra opening is not in the center of the tip of the penis (Crazy, but, I have researched and thought about penises more in the past 12 hours than ever in my life!). There are varying degrees of this disorder some that require no intervention, most that require a surgery between 6-12 months old and some that require multiple surgeries. The prognosis is good that with the proper surgery and care that our son will have a fully functioning, working body part, for which I am very thankful. And, in the whole scheme of things that could happen or go wrong with the miracle of bringing life into this world, this condition is probably very minor, but I can't help but feel scared for my son. Scared to hand him over to doctors for surgery when he is so young and small, scared that he will have lesser function and life-long complications and scared that he will have something difficult to overcome. I know we all have things to overcome in life, but as parents, we want our children's lives to be as "easy" and joyous as possible. And, let's face it...even though we try to combat it...boys/men value their manhood and put a lot of value on that one damn body part! I also feel guilty because the potential reasons for the condition are AMA, overweight, taking progesterone and assisted reproduction. Well, damn...evidently, I put this little boy in the middle of a "perfect storm"!

I know that no matter the final diagnosis/prognosis that this little boy will have an amazing life, will be loved and will do great things. And, I appreciate you guys letting me vent about my feelings. This is SO minor in the big picture, but it feels heavy right now. Thanks for reading this novel. I'll take any good thoughts, prayers or mojo that you can give in hopes that when we go back to the doctor in a few weeks that we get a good report.

mrs&mrsk · January 2015

JennaandBetsy said:

We had a follow-up appointment with the perinatal specialist yesterday and received two pieces of news we weren't at all expecting. Frist, we have a marginally inserted umbilical cord. This basically means that the umbilical cord is not in the center/ideal location of the placenta and is instead off to the side. The concern here is that the baby may not receive the nutrients and oxygen he needs as the pregnancy progresses. So, we will be monitored closely over the next weeks to ensure he is not falling behind in growth. Currently, he is 2.9 lbs/ 45th percentile..so right in the middle. This is great news and we hope that the not-so-great umbilical cord placement continues to be a non-issue.

I had this as a possibility as well. It was during an appointment that I had a different Dr in the practice, and at 32 weeks after I had pushed for an U/S. She said that because he was pretty big then (I think like 4.5lbs? idr) that they would just watch it going forward. The next appts have all been with my regular Dr. she is less concerned and doesnt think I actually have the issue. I am going for a 2nd opinion U/S by her request today. She said at this point (37wks) and his approx size (guessing about 7lbs prior to this U/S, havent had one in 2 weeks when he was 6lbs) she isn't concerned... she just wants to know prior to delivery.

Anyway- long story short- it's not something to freak out about and I'm sure your LO will be OK too!

Karlamo · January 2015

JennaandBetsy said:

Better late than never this week! I've been traveling for work a lot this month, so have been a bit MIA. But, loved reading and catching up with everyone and how they're doing. I'm almost 29 weeks and remember like it was yesterday when my name/pregnancy date was on the bottom of the list and we are now close to the top! Wow! It's the same feeling you get when you created your registry and the "days countdown" was so high and seemed so far away, but you begin to see that number creep down. It's crazy and wonderful and surreal at the same time to think we will meet this little guy in 11 weeks! Good luck to everyone and enjoy the journey, because this special time starts to fly by at a certain point in your pregnancy!
We had a follow-up appointment with the perinatal specialist yesterday and received two pieces of news we weren't at all expecting. Frist, we have a marginally inserted umbilical cord. This basically means that the umbilical cord is not in the center/ideal location of the placenta and is instead off to the side. The concern here is that the baby may not receive the nutrients and oxygen he needs as the pregnancy progresses. So, we will be monitored closely over the next weeks to ensure he is not falling behind in growth. Currently, he is 2.9 lbs/ 45th percentile..so right in the middle. This is great news and we hope that the not-so-great umbilical cord placement continues to be a non-issue.
The second piece of information we got is a little more personal for this little guy, thus we have decided NOT to share with anyone other than our parents. So, I am selfishly using you guys as my outlet to share my feelings and fears . The perinatal specialist thinks that our son may have an issue called Hypospadias. In normal speak, this is where the urethra opening is not in the center of the tip of the penis (Crazy, but, I have researched and thought about penises more in the past 12 hours than ever in my life!). There are varying degrees of this disorder some that require no intervention, most that require a surgery between 6-12 months old and some that require multiple surgeries. The prognosis is good that with the proper surgery and care that our son will have a fully functioning, working body part, for which I am very thankful. And, in the whole scheme of things that could happen or go wrong with the miracle of bringing life into this world, this condition is probably very minor, but I can't help but feel scared for my son. Scared to hand him over to doctors for surgery when he is so young and small, scared that he will have lesser function and life-long complications and scared that he will have something difficult to overcome. I know we all have things to overcome in life, but as parents, we want our children's lives to be as "easy" and joyous as possible. And, let's face it...even though we try to combat it...boys/men value their manhood and put a lot of value on that one damn body part! I also feel guilty because the potential reasons for the condition are AMA, overweight, taking progesterone and assisted reproduction. Well, damn...evidently, I put this little boy in the middle of a "perfect storm"!
I know that no matter the final diagnosis/prognosis that this little boy will have an amazing life, will be loved and will do great things. And, I appreciate you guys letting me vent about my feelings. This is SO minor in the big picture, but it feels heavy right now. Thanks for reading this novel. I'll take any good thoughts, prayers or mojo that you can give in hopes that when we go back to the doctor in a few weeks that we get a good report.

I'm sorry for the not great news. It makes for a stressful pregnancy when all you want to do is enjoy it carefree. Sounds like they are watching for IUGR. Hopefully both issues have good outcomes for you.

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