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April 2016 Moms
imrachellea
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Wednesday Ticker Change
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GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
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GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Re: Wednesday Ticker Change
Symptoms: really not too much, my appetite seems to have stabilized, not too many aversions, some things sound better than others but nothing makes me nauseas, still sleeping crappy (but that's nothing new), lots of baby movement!
Rants/Raves/Stories: While I don't like being treated like I'm fragile, I appreciated my coach last night at CrossFit. It was a full class so he was joking about knocking people off the pull up cage if they were in your way when you needed to do pull ups and he goes "except no one go near Rach, I'll knock YOU down!" Some people make you feel broken, others you just know are looking out for you.
Upcoming Appointments: 20 week appt a week from today
Questions: Anyone else stuck on a name or keeping it a secret from those IRL?
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Week/Baby Size: 18 sweet potato
Symptoms: lots of movement now, and I feel normal otherwise
Rants/Raves/Stories: I flaunted the bump at work for the first time yesterday, I wore a maternity tshirt instead of a scrub top. Everyone made a huge fuss and it was really awkward. It also resulted in being treated like a fragile, porcelain doll and I HATE that. I appreciate the concern, but I am not broken and no one interfered on Monday when they didn't know yet.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a regular appointment next week and I have the anatomy scan next Monday. I'm starting to waver on staying Team Green, but DH is adamant about being surprised. I just don't feel as connected/excited this time around so I sort of want to know the sex to have a better idea about this little person in there.
Questions: nothing right now! @imrachellea the name struggle is real this time around. DH hates everything I suggest but hasn't offered any suggestions himself. I also don't know if I plan on sharing options with family this time, but at this point I don't even have options so idk lol.
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
I cried, happy tears, and then went oh sh*t we need a name.
I liked all your options on your PP about names! Everyone has a name so we eventually figure it out, right??
Symptoms: dizzy and lots of headaches, but nothing too terrible.
Rants/Raves/Stories: we found out we're having a baby boy (yay!), but he's currently nameless. DH likes Jarrett (a family name from my side), but I don't want my kid to have a 'weird' name... Is Jarrett weird? Full disclosure, I asked baby names, but I like you guys better!
Upcoming Appointments: 20 week appointment on Monday!
Questions: is anyone considering/have a European car seat? From what I've read, they're safer, but is that true?
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to? I don't have any.. I almost got 'little things amuse little minds' on my wrist in college, but changed my mind!
@thaisac1 Don't but too many NB. My DD was 7lbs 4ozs at birth so she was in NB for over a month, but a friend of mine had her son a few weeks later at 9lbs and he never fit NB. I would recommend getting whatever coming home outfit you want in NB and 0-3 months, maybe a pack each of newborn and 0-3 month onesies.
Symptoms: Still sick at least twice a day, exhausted from lack of sleep.
Rants/Raves/Stories: I have all of the gender neutral stuff from DD. I see no need to get new stuff, even though I bought most of it at a consignment sale and it's 5 years old to me! DH busts out yesterday telling me the swing is ugly and if I expect to use it, I had better make a new cover for it. WTF? It's a friggin swing...green and brown, suck it! I am dying to buy some new cloth diapers too, but DH is resisting me on using them. NOPE. I used cloth with DD from 1 month until she was potty trained...why stop now? This issue I will crack him on and he will succomb to my ways....mwuahahahaha---or I will do all the diapering.
Upcoming Appointments: A/S scheduled for my birthday next month. I am excited but not at the same time. We're team green so it's a little bit anti-climactic...but getting to see LO for the second time should make it more exciting!
Questions: To answer the name game question, we have finally seriously started talking names. We won't share them until LO is born. I like the idea of announcing the baby with gender and name!
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Symptoms: Extreme fatigue after eating. Also, some nights I sleep like a baby but most nights I'm sleeping like crap because of back pain. Feeling good otherwise!
Rants/Raves/Stories: I can't wait to feel more movement. I've felt a few tiny flutters and two little "kicks" but I'm anxious to know for sure that it's him moving around in there and not gas
Upcoming Appointments: Ultrasound on November 25th
Questions: Should I buy clothes at all right now or wait until after the baby shower? FTM here so I have no idea how much I should be buying or if I should be waiting to buy everything afterwards. We HAVE been stocking up on diapers and wipes but I know you can never have enough of those.
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Symptoms: just tired with some Braxton hicks when I overdo
Rants/Raves/Stories: not much... just ready to get excited! Haven't bought a thing yet.... I know once Thanksgiving hits... then it's a mad dash to christmas and my youngest baby's bday (Dec 26).... so maybe after then I can start planning for this baby
Upcoming Appointments: 3 more weeks
Questions: not much.... this is our 5th boy so I'm kinda BtDt
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
I have a flower with butterfly I got in college... a dice that matches my 2 sisters.... a lady bug to remember my sweet niece who passed away AND
my eyeliner and lip liner is permanent (best stuff eva)
Symptoms: Some occasional heart burn, but that's about it. Finally feeling like my old self.
Rants/Raves/Stories: My mom's best friend sent me a text yesterday telling me she caved and bought the baby a gift yesterday, lol, she's so cute.
Upcoming Appointments: Next week my monthly appointment with my OB, Anatomy Scan in 2 weeks. We can't wait to see our peanut and are so excited we get a bonus viewing this month with the 2 appointments.
Questions: Nothing I can think of at the moment.
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Symptoms: Frequent urination like crazy. I'm peeing like 3-4 times during the night on average. And I'm craving more sweets now instead of my usual meats/cheeses. Hmmm...
Rants/Raves/Stories: So I'm off work today and so is DH. I was looking forward to this day being relaxing and chill but he's just been finding every possible way to piss me off. IDK if my hormones are to blame or what, but mama ain't havin' it today!
Upcoming Appointments: So, my OB ruined my Thanksgiving gender reveal. We won't know until 12/2/15. Needless to say, I'm pretty pissed off. (Can you see the trend? Lol.) These days are going to drag on, I just know it. *long, deep sigh*
Questions: Has anyone picked out godparents for your child? I was starting to think that this is becoming an old tradition but I have been questioned about it from family member and friends.
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Currently, I'm not tatted. I was very close to getting matching tats with my husband but never got around to it. I am so undecisive though. I feel like I should really research something for months/years before making a huge commitment like that. (Dramatic, I know.)
Symptoms: feeling a little nausea this morning but nothing sidnificant.
Rants/Raves/Stories: I took the day off because it is Veterans Day, myself and SO are both veterans so we spend the day eating out for all the meal deals. I appreciate all the veterans still serving, but use this day yearly as a special holiday to celebrate us. We had Denny's this morning, red robin for lunch, and hitting up Olive Garden for dinner.
Upcoming Appointments: had my anatomy scan today, baby girl is looking great!
Questions: anyone experience placenta previa? They are bringing me back in to recheck my placenta in 6 weeks bc I may be at risk, yikes!
@imrachellea I have not even close to a clue what I will name my daughter.. My son was much easier. I think I may just wait until she is born and decide off my list, see if I will "just know" once she is here.
@thaisac1 I wouldn't purchase too much they tend to grow out of it quick and if you will prly get a lot of clothing as gifts! (I have not had to purchase my 18 month old son hardly any clothes to date)
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
Symptoms: Little twinges in my back, but the nausea is so much better - I'll take it!
Rants / Raves / Stories: Finally got to tell my grandmother the big news this week! She was thrilled (her first great-grandbaby) and is starting on a baby blanket immediately.
Upcoming Appointments: Anatomy scan in early December
Questions: Anyone have a sense on when boobs stop growing? I'm already up a full cup size and I really don't want to have to find bras bigger than 36DDD.
GTKY - What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?: No tattoos for me, but a good friend just had her DS's name done in Hebrew. It looks gorgeous.
Symptoms: my hips don't lie..they hate me currently. Not really much else except tired.
Rants/Raves/Stories: so this may be TMI..but too funny. Yesterday the BF and I were both being really silly. So we were getting ready for bed and he puts my monster hat on from our gender reveal and starts doing a sexy dance. So I grabbed his Bob Ross wig from Halloween and start pretending to paint him. He pretended to attack me and we end up on the bed laughing and making out. It led into sexy time, but we were laughing at each other too much and had to take the hat and wig off. It's moments like that that I really know I am with my soulmate. His weirdness matches mine. Our daughter is going to have such a fun dad, who won't care what people think if he is wearing a tutu because she wanted daddy to match her. And I couldn't be more excited
Upcoming Appointments: Dec 7th. They have to get a few more measurements from our anatomy scan. Little lady had her head shoved down in the perfect position to be birthed, but not to get brain measurements.
Questions: I try to keep a good posture, but man do my hips and lower back hurt. Has anyone worn the belly thing that helps lift up on your tummy? I know I still have awhile to go, but it's already super uncomfy.
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to? I have a sleeve on my left arm, two side pieces, two small ones on my right wrist and forearm, one on either foot and one on my lower back.
Picture of me with the monster hat to give the the humorous value!
Eta: the one I had first was the It's You Babe Mini Cradle, this time I bought the Bracoo Breathable Binder (because it was cheaper and one size fits all, the other is sized and I couldn't wear it until the last few months because I ordered it a bit larger than necessary).
Symptoms: constipation
Rants/Raves/Stories: DH told me I better be big in December because he wants to show me off at the military ball. So sweet coming from him! lol
Upcoming Appointments: because of insurance my appt next week might be cancelled, so that's disappointing
Questions: not at the moment. I need to start walking though!
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to?
2 tattoos, one on my side with sheet music and Cala lilies and one on my bicep of the blue ridge mountains, my homeland
Week/Baby Size: 18, sweet potato.
Symptoms: HORRIBLE constipation that's been going on for almost two months.
Rants/Raves/Stories: So the constipation is like unbelievable. I've had issues in the past but since being pregnant, it's a million times worse. I went 3 weeks without going and was finally given the okay to do a suppository. It's the only thing that works. And trust me, I've done everything there is to be done. The doctor has now told me to elimate gluten and dairy from my diet. Which I'm failing horribly at because well, I'm pregnant and want to eat everything! It's kind of consuming my life haha but at least it's the only symptom I have besides occasional backache/headaches/congestion and other small things.
Upcoming Appointments: Anatomy scan on December 4th. I'm sooo ready to see her!
Questions: None.
GTKY: What tattoos do you have OR would you get if you had to? I have The Very Hungry Caterpillar on the back of my neck and Neutral Milk Hotel's lyrics "Count Every Beautiful Thing" on my left forearm.