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March 2016 Moms
ACleanLife24
member
Week:
What's new with baby (size, development):
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
Rant/rave/symptoms:
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings?
Monday Check In/Symptoms Etc
ACleanLife24
member
Our numbers are growing which is awesome pants and there are some great ladies from TTGP and LFAF who have made their way over here. We also got a few off time zone people which is cool for us. If you haven't read the intro post please do so here: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12592564/welcome-to-march-2016-read-this-first/p1
Today's tidbit of knowledge are about two things you never want to be called:
Special Snowflake (SS)- When you feel that all prior data, science etc doesn't apply to you because you are unique and of course the 1 in 10,000 exception. Its probably a result of being raised in the late 80's and early 90's when Barney told us everyone is special in their own way, we were overly instilled with sometimes unjustified self-confidence and it was the beginning of everyone getting a medal for just participating.
Attention Whore (AW)- This is a bit trickier as it can be good or bad
BAD- When you feel the constant need to start your own threads that are basically a dear diary, you over share, you barely respond to other peoples threads but when you do its usually about you, you are such a special snowflake that everyone needs to know about it
GOOD- When you openly admit to being a AW and start a thread to share pics of your puppy, babies, newly painted bathroom or whatever "win" you currently have.... this is cool bc you invite other people to AW with you and its a bit of GTKY as well... cool to happen few times a monthWeek:
What's new with baby (size, development):
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
Rant/rave/symptoms:
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings?
A rugby playing scientist and educator who is looking to solve metabolic and age related diseases through research
Re: Monday Check In/Symptoms Etc
What's new with baby (size, development): Peppercorn..
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Cleaning, buying, hiding.... I took pictures of what I bought with price and place so I know what is a good deal and what isn't... planning my DIY adventures for August.. bought some discount maternity items
Rant/rave/symptoms: cramps, appetite up and down, crazy bloating
Questions for the Group: So I normally have really fragile nails and have them cut short for rugby. I am enjoying them getting grown out a bit but there seems to ALWAYS be dirt under them. I wash my hands multiple times a day and am getting sick of picking it out... what can I do?! (I get that when I have been in the garden this is expected but not normal life)
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Two holes in my earlobes and my nose
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Getting my betas tested and going to a maternity shop that's closing down and having a huge sale. I also went to our daycare to secure a spot for the baby, and they were very excited for me, and it was so much fun.
Rant/rave/symptoms: I'm so hungry.
Questions for the Group: none right now
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Had my ears pierced when I was in my late twenties.
What's new with baby (size, development): Poppyseed, neural tube is forming
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Reading a few pregnancy books
Rant/rave/symptoms: hungry, some cramping
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Ears pierced and a tramp stamp. I hate the tramp stamp.
Clomid 150mg 2 follicles, BFP 7/4/15, EDD 3/12/16, CP 7/7/15
Clomid 150mg, 2 follicles, IUI BFN
Natural Cycle, BFP 12/28/15, EDD 9/3/16
Clomid 150mg 2 follicles, BFP 7/4/15, EDD 3/12/16, CP 7/7/15
Clomid 150mg, 2 follicles, IUI BFN
Natural Cycle, BFP 12/28/15, EDD 9/3/16
What's new with baby (size, development): still working on that spinal column
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Blood test tomorrow
Rant/rave/symptoms: so I'm trying to keep calm but this may be a CP. I have to go for a blood test tomorrow as my GP wants to test my hCg levels. She says even if they are positive she will need to recheck that they are increasing... I am trying not to stress now- there's nothing I can do at this point.
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? I'm boring, just my ears.
LFAF September Siggy Challenge
LFAF September Siggy Challenge
LFAF September Siggy Challenge
What's new with baby (size, development): Still a little poppyseed.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Nothing right now.
Rant/rave/symptoms: I started spotting while at work yesterday afternoon, and it continued into the evening. I wore a pad last night, and when I woke up, it was like I had just gotten my period. I panicked and (of course) took another test (ClearBlue, the basic one with the plus sign reading) -- still that same faint positive. I know that spotting can be normal throughout a pregnancy, but I'm worried since this is almost like a regular period. I'm going to call my OB's office as soon as they open this morning to see if they want me to come in. I'd hope that they could get me in tomorrow or Wednesday, since those are my days off! Trying to stay optimistic, but it's not going to be easy today... :-??
Questions for the Group: Nothing right now, just kinda nervous!
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Only my ears :P
LFAF September Siggy Challenge
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: nada, after having a MC in April I jsut need to focus on keeping my poppyseed growing.
Rant/rave/symptoms: (I'm not in the TWW anymore and its so damn exciting!) So sleepy and cranky
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? One lily tattoo on my back- not a tramp stamp. one set in ears and belly button
What's new with baby (size, development): Apple seed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: enjoying quality time with ds now that it is summer vacation.
Rant/rave/symptoms: more frequent queasiness and I am so tired all the time!
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings?
5 piercings in ears, but I have developed pretty severe sensitivities to metals so I can't wear earrings anymore without developing a severe infection
Something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Since we are not telling anyone until after 12 weeks I haven't really done much. We did get DS a big brother T shirt but it is hidden in his closet.
Rant/rave/symptoms: My chest is so sore and full.
GTKY tattoos and piercings: 2 holes in my ear and a tattoo of a tooth on my foot. My dad was a dentist and after he passed away 2 yrs ago we all got tattoos of the tooth logo on his business card.
What's new with baby (size, development): Appleseed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: nothing
Rant/rave/symptoms: this fatigue is killing me. I'm struggling to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning and make it to my workout class also today is milestone one for me. With my miscarriage I had bleeding a week after finding out we were expecting. Today is the one week mark. Hoping I don't worry every time I go to the bathroom.
Questions for the Group: Nothing
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? 7 or so in my ears and my belly button
What's new with baby (size, development): size of an Appleseed
What's new with baby (size, development): Poppyseed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Just trying to relax and enjoy the ride!
Rant/rave/symptoms: I'm exhausted! And my boobs are sore, off and on. Also, I'm not sure if it's a "symptom", but since the day I got my BFP, it seems, I have had sinus congestion / headaches - ugh!
Questions for the Group: Any tips for the sinus congestion / headaches? I have taken Tylenol a couple times, but would rather not take any medicine, if possible.
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? I have 2 piercings in each ear + a couple cartilage piercings. I only wear one earring in each ear though - not sure if I could get earrings in the others.
Week: 5w 2d
What's new with baby (size, development): Appleseed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: I have changed my eating habits, that's about it so far! I've only known for about a week.
Rant/rave/symptoms: sore boobs and occasional cramping
Questions for the Group: none right now
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Ears and belly button, 2 small tattoos, one on my foot and one on my hip.
What's new with baby (size, development): Apple seed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: starting to think about whether we need another crib for the new baby or weather we should buy a big girl bed for my DD who will be about 3 when this baby is born. She's nowhere near ready right now. Any advice?
Rant/rave/symptoms: super irritated!!!! Just kinda feel like I don't have my crap together - Didn't realize this would be a symptom of pregnancy.
Questions for the Group: see above.
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Ears pierced a that's it.
@KristieA & @navegalejos - will keep you ladies in my thoughts.
What's new with baby (size, development): Apple seed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: reading (way too much online), but starting What to Expect this week.
Rant/rave/symptoms: I've been having severe anxiety (it literally woke me up this morning). Feeling unsettled because I still don't have an OB yet (I moved internationally). Other than that, cramping and aches down there and my lower back. Sore boobs continue. Nausea has hit me a few times, normally when I need to fill up my stomach. SERIOUS FATIGUE.
Questions for the Group: How do you deal with the anxiety whether its just feeling overwhelmed with everything to come or what might go wrong?
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings?
A few holes in my ears and a tiny tattoo on my right wrist.
DD is fighting nap/bed time right now but I know they change so much so quickly; so she could very well be ready by the time the next baby is born. The last thing I want to do is try to force her into a big girl bed when she's not ready WHILE trying to handle a newborn.
Another thing to think of - my DD didn't sleep in her crib until she was about 5 months. She slept a lot better in her RNP.
What's new with baby (size, development): Appleseed. Baby has a distinct head and spinal column is formed.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Trying to stay up on my water intake. Need to brainstorm and grocery shop for healthy snacks to keep on hand.
Rant/rave/symptoms: Sore/full boobs, leg pain and fatigue!
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Two holes in each ear. First holes as an infant and second holes at age 10. I let the second holes close many years ago.
What's new with baby (size, development): Poppy seed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Made my 1st appt today for Aug 4!
Rant/rave/symptoms: just bloat mainly, oh and crazy acne!
Questions for the Group: none at the moment
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Ears pierced, 3 in each ear (thanks late 90's) but I only wear 1 pair every once in a while.
What's new with baby- Appleseed...
What am I doing to get ready? Started a journal this morning to help with the anxiety. Thought I would feel weird writing it as if to my baby- but it actually felt really reassuring.
Rants/raves/symptoms- no spotting so far today! I am cautiously optimistic that it's gone for good. Just sore boobs and I feel like they are more full- could be my imagination.
Questions- anyone else afraid to have sex? I know they say it's fine and I've had crazy sex drive today I wanted to jump on DH this morning but I'm scared the spotting will start up again...
GTKY: ears and belly peirced and a huge tattoo down my left side. And yes I'm afraid my belly ring and tatt will get stretched out weird. Oh well.
Married: Sept. 2012
Began TTC #1: Jan. 2015
BFP #1: July 2015, EDD 3/7/2016, Blighted Ovum, D&C at 12 weeks
BFP #2: December 2015, EDD 8/27/2016, Blighted Ovum, D&C at 7 weeks
BFP #3: August 2016, EDD 4/23/2017, Missed MC, D&C at 8 weeks
BFP #4: January 2017, EDD 9/26/2017
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
What's new with baby (size, development): Still a little poppyseed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Going to start looking for some organization ideas.
Rant/rave/symptoms: I think my boobs will need their own zipcode soon.
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? I have two piercings in each ear.
What's new with baby (size, development): poppy seed!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: reading books and articles and getting well informed.
Rant/rave/symptoms: slight cramping and pinchy feelings that have been going on since implantation. Noticeable but ignorable.
Questions for the Group: anyone lifetime athletes out there? How much are you tapering back your training?
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? 2 small tattoos, hip and foot. Ear piercings, and belly button... Heard that one is going to stretch
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: still scouring the internet for anything 1st trimester related
Rant/rave/symptoms: Starting to feel a little bit of stomach unsettledness in the mornings. Early beginnings of morning sickness?
Questions for the Group: Is there any tea safe during the 1st trimester? There's such conflicting information on the internet, and I miss something hot to drink in the morning
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? None - used to have pierced ears, but my skin is super sensitive and I had to let them close up
Celestial Seasonings herbal teas are always good. If I'm up for it, I'll still do my one cup of coffee for the day.
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
What's new with baby (size, development):
Apple seed! Possible heart beat!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
exercising and eating healthy! Starting to clean out old stuff and organize the house.
Rant/rave/symptoms: super bloated after every meal, gassy and constipation. I am lucky no morning sickness so crossed fingers for a boy;)
Questions for the Group:
What prenatal are you taking!?
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings?
I have 3 tattoos all small and hidden and currently only have my ear pierced all other piercing came out around 21 years old.
What's new with baby (size, development):
still poppy seed until tomorrow
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
Using stain remover on baby clothes
Rant/rave/symptoms: rant, Hate spotting. Nurse said it was ok but tell her if it turns red. Scan tomorrow at the fertility doctor. It is just a regular scan they always do before releasing their patients.
Questions for the Group:
GTKY: Tattoos and Piercings? Nope to both except one piercing in the ears.