March 2016 Moms
ACleanLife24
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GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
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Week: 9+1
What's new with baby (size, development): Raspberry!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: I picked up a Nanny job for Aug! So its an extra £1200 under the table (two girls 8 +9) which means I can continue my maternity leave Sept - Dec/Jan next year without financial constraints. I like this bc then I can return to the states in Nov with the baby.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I thought I was doomed with the most horrible MS yesterday (first time it hit).... Turns out its the first time I am happy to have had the flu! No temp/nausea today just a small bit of joints aching.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I wish I was able to complete tasks better. I am a planner and organizer but I also prioritise so when things start to not go right I will ditch them. I have a lot of DIY planned for the baby so I will be working on this! (and I hope you look forward to my pinterest fails)
I realised today I should probably try and take it easy more often and get a bit more rest for baby, even though I find it hard to slow down. We just bought this amazing property and I just want to DO STUFF! I think my fatigue and nausea is starting to gear up now though, so that might help tackle me down...
Q: Does anyone have a good excersize routine you can do at home, particularly exercises good for pregnancy and labour?
I wish I had a photographic memory and Hendrix guitar skills. Buuuuut I don't.
Week: 8w5 d
What's new with baby (size, development): little raspberries both measuring to date.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: we have a lot to figure out now we are having2. We most likely will need to move. So trying to play out scenario of all possibilities
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions:
Constantly nauseous. Let's hope that stops soon!
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
I wish I could sing. Lalala...
What's new with baby (size, development): sweet pea
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: I let my new mgr know on Friday I was pregnant juuuust in case I started taking off running to the restroom...or was found hiding under my desk for a nap
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I think I had my first MS yesterday. No vomiting but the nausea stuck around about 2 hours. We'll see how things go this morning.
Question - Do you all have any advice on what to look for in a diaper bag?
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) When I was younger I always wished I was better with musical instruments but now I wish I was more crafty so I could make/refurbish things!
What's new with baby (size, development): graduated to a blueberry
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Busted out the bella band today. The blump is out of control
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Tomorrow is my mc milestone, really looking forward to getting past it.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) sewing, i just don't have the patience to learn but there have been multiple occasions where raising a hem line or replacing a button would have come in handy.
What's new with baby (size, development): Apparently my baby is the size of an apple seed, although according to my other app its the size of a red lentil. So many foods....
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: I am too nervous to sleep on my stomach so I have already started sleeping with a pillow between my legs to stay on my side. I want to buy a pregnancy pillow but I dont know which one is best and I am worried it will jinx it. Still early
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Some cramping/stomach pains. I was convinced I was miscarrying for the first week but I've started chilling out and realizing its normal.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I really wish I could play the ukelele. ive tried. I suck.
What's new with baby (size, development): Blueberry
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: I have my viability check today. FX that all is well!
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Tired
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) All of them! I haven't found a talent yet but I'd love to get into a hobby one day. Maybe woodworking?! I took a class and made a bird house a few months ago. That was really cool!
What's new with baby (size, development):
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
Dull cramping is toning down a bit. Boobs are progressively getting more sore and fuller. And gas is absolutely rampant
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
What's new with baby (size, development): Apple seed - according to Ovia: "Your baby's neural tube has either completed or is in the process of closing" so we are close to developing a brain and spinal cord!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: First appointment is today. I went from being excited to a nervous Nelly in like 5 seconds flat. Wish me luck!
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I can't complain! Just overtired by the end of the day and some kind of sore boobies.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) When it comes to crafting, I am way better at conceptualizing than executing. In all things. Which leads to disappointment and me not following through on some projects. I also would love to be better at doing hair and makeup.
Me: 29 DH: 31
Married 10/13/12
TTC Since 8/2016
What's new with baby (size, development):
About to become a ... Actually what is after raspberry?
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: our new fridge comes today so we will have a non leaking one when baby comes and more shelf/freezer space.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions:
Nausea has been a little less persistent, although I did dry heave today when I opened the dog food bag so that may be a dh job. Still diarrhea yuck!
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I am a hobby whore! But I have no time lol. I really want to learn either the bagpipes or guitar though.
What's new with baby (size, development): blueberry!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: telling more people, thinking about names, trying to decide if we want to find out the gender or not at the anatomy scan
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: So nauseous, so bloated. I'm seriously not sure how much longer I'll be able to keep it a secret. Woke up this morning in a puddle of sweat. That's lovely. And I suddenly hate Pinterest because of all the food pictures. *gag* (Even thinking about changing my siggy because it makes me a little green just to think of Chinese food.)
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I wish I could suddenly acquire the skill for long-distance running. I don't want to work up to it. I just want to wake up some day and be able to run 10 miles. I also really like the hair and make-up suggestion. I missed the girly gene and am hopeless when it comes to beautification.
What's new with baby (size, development): poppyseed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Today I decided to call and get bloodwork done, I have no symptoms and it has sent me into an absolute panic that this pregnancy isn't viable. I had a MMC in April so all my worries and fears stem from that. I really hope I'm getting worked up over nothing.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I actually think I'm going crazy. I really hope my blood test show a positive outcome
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I wish I was more painting and art craft. Or home decor I know girls whose houses look amazing and mine just looks like someone threw up in it ha ha
DD1 - BFP 7/23/15 (EDD 3/31/16). "We believe in you rainbow" DOB 4/2/16
DD2 - BFP 2/9/18 (EDD 10/19/18). "Grow baby grow!" DOB 10/24/18
BFP 11/16/20 (EDD 7/31/21). "Round 3 FIGHT!"
What's new with baby (size, development): a green olive
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: reading What to Expect When You're Expecting
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: nausea, nausea, nausea
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? I wish I was a better cook
@bntfroggie Sending positive (pun intended) vibes your way for the blood test! Hopefully this can help put your mind at ease and you can feel lucky about not having crappy symptoms
Me: 29 DH: 31
Married 10/13/12
TTC Since 8/2016
DD1 - BFP 7/23/15 (EDD 3/31/16). "We believe in you rainbow" DOB 4/2/16
DD2 - BFP 2/9/18 (EDD 10/19/18). "Grow baby grow!" DOB 10/24/18
BFP 11/16/20 (EDD 7/31/21). "Round 3 FIGHT!"
Week: 7+6
What's new with baby (size, development): last day with a blueberry
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: My BFFs baby shower was Sunday and I stole some ideas from her registry. She got some cute gifts!
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I wish I could brush my teeth in the mornings without vomiting in the sink. On the plus side, my heartburn isn't as bad today.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
I've always wanted to be able to play the piano. I can't carry a tune in a bucket.
What's new with baby (size, development): sweet pea
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: nothin'
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I'm feeling good today, so far. FX it stays that way.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I wish I spoke many languages. I would love to be fluent in at least Spanish and ASL.
What's new with baby (size, development): Baby lost its tail (thank God)
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: We have told our parents. I am on a clothes buying halt for fall until I know how fat I am going to be. I am also just trying to enjoy being pregnant.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I feel super fortunate to not be very sick at all. I basically just cry about everything and then sleep. Then wake up and cry more. I am on a hormonal roller coaster and I have 4 zits that won't go away. This morning my husband kissed my stomach before he left for work. My heart melted.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? I wish I was more patient. I also wish I lived in the moment instead of always trying to get to the "next big thing".
Blueberry now! Supposedly Timtam has little arm and leg stubs now. It's so amazing how quickly they grow.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
This week is my first doctor appointment!
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions:
I thought the fatigue was mostly gone, but I was a total zombie at work yesterday. The morning sickness has been way worse, too, leaving me crumpled in a little ball a few times a day now.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
I wish I could sing! I really can't AT ALL, and I know I could get better if I worked at it, but I have a hard time hearing tones, sharp vs. flat, and different notes, so I'm really flying blind when it comes to singing. I don't think I'll ever be GOOD at it.
What's new with baby (size, development):
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After my first two blood draws, Dr. thinks my hcg should be over 2000 by Friday, so I have an u/s on Friday to help us figure out a due date. I'm so terrified that we'll get bad news. I'm trying really hard to stay positive though. I think I will forever hate u/s rooms since getting terrible news in one in April.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
What's new with baby (size, development): Last day of blueberry head
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Had my first prenatal appointment. Perfect little blob with a 150s hb. I'm in love!
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Oh, the usual
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) The ability to do improv music - I'm good with classical piano but suck at improv.
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Our family of 5 is complete!! Love our boys!
What's new with baby (size, development): poppyseed
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: sending out grandparent gifts and setting up a timeline to look at houses and budget.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: headaches, fatigue and dry mouth
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? I wish I was more creative and craftier. I love it when I see women who can do wonderful things with fabrics, paint and even their hair.
Me- 25,DH-28
What's new with baby (size, development): now the size of a raspberry/gummy bear/kidney bean!!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: 1st prenatal appt is Thursday so I'm filling out ALL the paper work and trying to stay calm as much as possible...I'm SOOO excited to see the baby!!
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: thankfully today has been a good day. I have eaten like a normal person, not gotten nauseous, and can actually function!! FX it stays this way since I have a birthday party to go to tonight.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I wish I was better at executing my craft plans. I made several baby gifts for my sister last year and said I would start mine when I finished hers so I didn't have to rush whenever I did get pregnant but here I am pregnant and haven't even started lol
What's new with baby (size, development): blueberrrry!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Going to announce it to the world soon. was going to be today but very disappointed first appointment.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Rant: First Appointment was stupid. But i got a pap which i needed. But nothing else. Confirmed i was pregnant by peeing in a cup ( thanks i knew that) but no blood test didn't even try to look for the baby on an ultrasound even though on the phone said they would try to find a heartbeat. Then didn't schedule me until 12 weeks for one. among other things i wasn't impressed at all so No thanks i switched offices immediately following the appointment & have one made for august 17th at the other place. so far away it seems but luckily my mom does ultrasounds on hearts! went this morning & saw the Sac but it didn't pick up the baby ( hers isn't as sensitive ) so i will be going back next week to see if we can
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I wish i could singggggggg & sew haha!
What's new with baby (size, development): Even closer to that raspberry!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Trying to eat.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I feel like the aversions have taken root, and NOTHING sounds good! Still quite tired, but did a quick spin on the elliptical at lunch - hoping that'll help.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I've always wanted to be able to sing like Adele, etc.
What's new with baby (size, development):
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby:
My daughter was just born on March 17, 2015 and now I am due March 22, 2016...holy cow!
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc)
What's new with baby (size, development): Blueberry
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby: Stocking up on breastfeeding essentials such as nursing bras and bra liners. Also, stock piling diapers. My DH thinks I am crazy starting this early.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Morning sickness, or should I say night sickness has really started to get the best of me. I refuse to take any medicine aside from my prescribed folic acid and prenatal, so I am trying to tough it out.
GTKY: What is a skill you wish you possess but don't? (arts, music crafts etc) I have always wished that I had the skill of drawing, but I am terrible. My 3 yr old DS laughs at me when we have coloring and drawing time.