Half Baked!!

JennyS86 · December 2015

Congrats ladies!
(Almost) all of us are half way to the prize! The next 4-5 months will bring so many changes for all of us, and I'd just like to take a minute to celebrate one of those tiny milestones. (I also celebrate "Viability Day" at 24 weeks. I guess I just like to celebrate the small stuff!)

Question: Is this how you thought you would feel at this point? What did you think would be different?

JennyS86 · December 2015

I am looking bigger and feeling better (knock on wood) than I thought I would, based on the first half of the pregnancy!

doozer1345 · December 2015

Woot woot! I'm with ya! I thought I'd feel much worse bc I did with DD at this point. I actually feel pretty good though. I'm not swollen, I'm waddling (much to DH's amusement), my appetite is much better than 1st tri, LO is rocking out on a nightly basis in my belly, and I'm finally able to sleep without assistance from Tylenol PM! Come Feb I know I'll be singing a different tune but I'm glad I'm not AS bad as I was with DD. Goes to show old wives tales are not true! At least not for me.

kbrands7 · December 2015

Hooray for halfway! I'm less sore this time around by this point (though I had a lot of early soreness) and not swollen or stretch-marked (yet) which is good. I overdid it this weekend though and sprained my shoulder. : / I'm hoping it heals quickly! I was definitely larger with DS though they're measuring similarly, but I think it may just be that I have more room inside this time around since I already had a baby rearrange stuff to make room once.

yogahh · December 2015

Woo hoo!!!! Being a ftm I had no clue what to expect, but am pleasantly surprised. My biggest issue is sleeping but it's getting better. And my sweet tooth is in full effect. I've gained 20 pounds so far but don't feel like I've gained that much. I can't believe it's the midway point. While I want baby to keep brewing I want to meet whoever is in there already!!

JennyS86 · December 2015

Funny that we are feeling so similar! My MIL always asks if I "feel good yet?" This weekend my response was "reasonably decent. and hopped up on cookies!"

That1didntcount · December 2015

I anticipated showing more at 20 weeks with this pregnancy compared to my first, and I think that is definitely the case. It is still a little strange to me because I've gained less in the first 20 weeks than I did during the first 20 of my first pregnancy. I've watched my food intake a little more closely and I think that's made a difference in my weight gain. I've also kept way more active in terms of working out. I'm just trying to keep going for as possible, because every little bit has to help right?
I feel the same symptoms lurking that bothered me last time - swelling and indigestion. I'm excited for the new year because it's the year we will deliver!!!

gemini2005 · December 2015

Surprisingly, I feel fantastic. I forgot how early "nesting" sets in for me. I don't think I've ever organized or cleaned like this before. I'm still kind of in shock that it's the halfway point aready. Pretty exciting yet sad since this is my last time experiencing this.

wamam027 · December 2015

Is it bad that the first thing that came to mind when seeing "half baked" was ice cream? Anyway, I feel like a million bucks. Even when I was nauseas and or throwing up all the time, that was a break from my "norm". Before this pregnancy I was very very sick (I say I WAS because this pregnancy has made my illness disappear and we are praying to the good Lord that my symptoms magically don't reappear after baby is born, although this is unlikely). So, to put it simply, I feel MUCH better than I had ever anticipated and have joked several times about going all "19 kids and counting" and being pregnant all day every day from here on out so I can feel all spectacular (don't worry, not happening). Really just grateful for a healthy baby and to have my health back for at least 9 months, and excited to meet my child, whoever he or she may be.

doozer1345 · December 2015

@ ncm0328 Ben & Jerrys! Me too!

wamam027 · December 2015

doozer1345 said:
@ ncm0328 Ben & Jerrys! Me too!

Mmmmmmmmm

hellogoodbye2 · December 2015

I can't believe this milestone is already here! I can't believe I haven't done ANYTHING for the pregnancy/baby yet! I hope these next 20 weeks go much slower lol

EmmaVerlato · December 2015

I feel good. I am still exercising although to much less intensity and duration than before. My eating has been good and now I feel like it's hard to fit in large amounts in one sitting.
I am lucky as so far I have had a good pregnancy .
I've had a few people tell me I am huge and that they can't imagine what I'd be like at full term. That has upset me but I try to ignore it. I've gained about 7kg. Maybe an extra one after chritstmas. I'm now 21 weeks

AuntieCre5 · December 2015

I'm feeling great! have felt great though the whole thing. Hoping, wishing, praying for some consistent movement! I get one good kick from her and then don't hear from her for another week. everyone keeps telling me that once she starts I will want her to stop, but I don't care. Id rather be up all night with movement then have nothing! Oh well, she will bug me when she is ready. Oh and eating! how much fun has it been to eat?! I love being pregnant!!

yogahh · December 2015

Is anyone else feeling like fatigue is coming back? Since Thursday I just wanna sleep! And the whole shortness of breath/ heart racing thing can go away too!

Bluejay3030 · December 2015

Yay for over half way there!! And thanks for the reminder about viability, @JennyS86; I've been trying to remember when that was! My belly is definitely bigger than it was with my last pregnancy at 22 weeks, and I don't feel great still, but now that I'm in the mid twenties week-wise, I am getting excited for the finish line! Come ooooon, May.

lionstigersbears · December 2015

I'm doing quite well, besides this horrid cold! The thing that's the biggest difference for me is movement. First pregnancy I felt DS at 18 weeks very distinctly and now I'm past that with just a little thump here and there. Fully expecting to confirm an anterior placenta at my AS. I'm also with @That1didntcount I gained more weight by now last time and since I've always heard women "trend" I figured it'd be the same. It's not drastic, 10 vs 15 pounds, so I guess it's probably related to chasing my 14 month old. I'm healthy and baby is healthy so I'm glad things are on track even if they are different. All in all....I keep forgetting I'm pregnant. Like took a decongestant because I'm an idiot. That definitely never happened the first time...I was baby/pregnancy obsessed!

Bluejay3030 · December 2015

yogahh said:
Is anyone else feeling like fatigue is coming back? Since Thursday I just wanna sleep! And the whole shortness of breath/ heart racing thing can go away too!

Yes! Just in the past 5 days I've had a return of nausea, fatigue, and a lot of shortness of breath/heart pounding or racing as well. Hopefully it's just a bump in the road!?

finnybooboo · December 2015

I gained over 60lbs with my first so by this point I'm pretty sure I was +20 at least. As of my last appt I was only up 5lbs and may be a little over that now with all the holiday treats but nothing compared to last time.

countrygrl5533 · December 2015

yogahh said:

Is anyone else feeling like fatigue is coming back? Since Thursday I just wanna sleep! And the whole shortness of breath/ heart racing thing can go away too!

It never really left for me. I have more good days than I used to but it takes me forever to get anything done and get out of bed. I used to be up between 6 and 6:30. Now I'm lucky if I can drag myself out of bed by 8. I've been blaming it on already having a kid but that's just my excuse. I don't know if it's true or not.

LadySamLady · December 2015

I'm also feeling great and super excited! As a FTM I have nothing to compare it to but I feel lucky. Pregnancy hormones have been amazing for my brain chemistry and my anxiety/depression issues have pretty much disappeared, it's better than any of the meds I've been prescribed throughout my life. I'm really hoping the change is permanent but I know it's unlikely.

Physically, I am slowly adjusting to my pregnant body. I surprised myself with how early I started showing and growing because everything I read indicated otherwise since I'm tall with a long torso. Just goes to show everyone is different! My ankles have started to swell a bit but it's not uncomfortable. Bending down is an effort and I get out of breath from the slightest amount of "exertion." Feeling my baby girl moving around is the most incredible thing I've experienced though and it makes all the discomfort worthwhile.

Hard to believe it is almost 2016!!!

businessmama · December 2015

Definitely thought ice cream too @ncm0328 & @doozer1345 ... which is probably how we all should celebrate being at this point.

Feeling good, much better than I thought. Glad energy is back this trimester, but starting to have trouble with the sleeping and getting a little more winded during workouts. Not going to lie, I struggle with watching the scale go up (especially after the holidays). I know it is for the baby, but it is such a mindset that I'm needing to work through.

M&A1122 · December 2015

I am a FTM, and I am really excited about my pregnancy. I am extremely anxious to meet our little man. I did not have any morning sickness in my first trimester, but the second trimester has certainly brought on sleepless nights and a constant sweet taste in my mouth that is making it difficult to eat. Has anyone experienced this?

PYLWhammy · December 2015

Totally thought this was going to be about ice cream, like some of the others! I'm feeling good, had a very easy first trimester other than extreme fatigue, but that's gone away, making for an even easier second trimester! No movement yet, and am definitely showing, but am still able to sort of hide it with baggy clothes.
20 week appointment/ultrasound next week. I always get a bit scared before an appointment, like I'm going t hear horrible news. Especially since I don't really 'feel' pregnant (due to not feeling baby yet). But we are so excited to learn the sex and see baby again on ultrasound!

Lusitano8 · December 2015

yogahh My fatigue is pretty consistent! But I'm making a baby so I'm happy to go to sleep early.

The first 20 weeks flew by and now I 'm a little nervous to get everything I want done in the next 20! I don't feel terrible, but don't feel great. It's hard to sleep and I have some back pain since I started showing and gaining weight. I'm very excited to meet our little guy but stressed about unpaid maternity leave and our finances come May.

I haven't had any solid cravings yet, wondering when those will kick in.

businessmama · December 2015

M&A1122 said:

I am a FTM, and I am really excited about my pregnancy. I am extremely anxious to meet our little man. I did not have any morning sickness in my first trimester, but the second trimester has certainly brought on sleepless nights and a constant sweet taste in my mouth that is making it difficult to eat. Has anyone experienced this?

I am actually the opposite. I always wanted sweets prior to being pregnant, but I only want salty foods during this pregnancy.

kp90 · December 2015

I feel great. As a FTM I thought pregnancy would be rough for me and it's been much of the opposite. My complaints currently are hip and back pain, not sleeping and hard to breathe. The next 20 weeks feel like they will drag. I just want to meet and hold my precious baby!

sarawifenow · December 2015

yogahh said:
Is anyone else feeling like fatigue is coming back? Since Thursday I just wanna sleep! And the whole shortness of breath/ heart racing thing can go away too!

Yep! You described exactly how I am feeling!

JessicaB0627 · December 2015

yogahh said:
Is anyone else feeling like fatigue is coming back? Since Thursday I just wanna sleep! And the whole shortness of breath/ heart racing thing can go away too!

You might mention that to your doctor. I'm pretty sure those are all symptoms of anemia.

Also, @ncm0328 can I ask what illness you had? I'm only asking because I have a friend that had really severe crohn's and all of her symptoms completely disappeared while she was pregnant! She said pregnancy was the best she's ever felt.

sosweet487 · December 2015

I have about a week and a half before I'm officially halfway but I am a lot more excited than normal. I can actually feel the little one moving around. Things are becoming more real. I also feel pregnant as opposed to just FAT. Which is a plus

Also we are hoping to learn the gender next week. **Fingers crossed!**

I've been feeling overall better... but @yogahh I definitely still get fatigue (not every day) and I have been feeling shortness of breath as well. I try to breath through my nose but it hurts so much because it's super cold outside and my nose is way more sensitive.

Pascal86 · December 2015

You guys due in the first half of May always make me jealous... I'm due May 27, and still have 1.5 weeks to go until I'm at 20, so I think it's just about half of you that are halfway done. But, congratulations! I've already been feeling way better for several weeks now, and am having fun watching my belly grow and feeling pokes from the inside.

countrygrl5533 · December 2015

Pascal86 said:

You guys due in the first half of May always make me jealous... I'm due May 27, and still have 1.5 weeks to go until I'm at 20, so I think it's just about half of you that are halfway done. But, congratulations! I've already been feeling way better for several weeks now, and am having fun watching my belly grow and feeling pokes from the inside.

But you're due on my birthday and that's pretty cool.

JennyS86 · December 2015

@ Pascal86 I am actually due May 28th! I consider myself halfway there because my goal is 37 weeks after a preterm delivery last pregnancy! I will keep this in mind when/if I post to celebrate viability day!

zekesmommy611 · December 2015

Yay for being half way through!! This pregnancy has gone a lot smoother than my first pregnancy. I have a lot more energy and I don't feel as achy. The shortness of breath is killing me though! I feel like an old lady when I have to go up and down the steps, huffing and puffing, it's awful!

Pascal86 · December 2015

@countrygrl5533 Nice! One of my late good friends had that birthday, and although he passed, he was one of the best people ever, so I feel like it's a pretty good day!

That being said, my family cooks babies extra long, so I'm betting on June 3rd as actual delivery date (so @JennyS86 in my case, I feel like I'm even farther behind!). Sometimes I think about jumping over to the June board, but I've gone too far with you guys!

countrygrl5533 · December 2015

Pascal86 said:

@countrygrl5533 Nice! One of my late good friends had that birthday, and although he passed, he was one of the best people ever, so I feel like it's a pretty good day!

My family is the opposite. My sister, myself, and my daughter have all been early. I'm basically expected to have a baby around April 27th or so. I'm going to be disappointed if I go over.

I already share my birthday with my niece and two friends. My sister is the 25th, my mom the 30th. I really, really don't want to go that late all for purely selfish reasons. I'm a "big deal about birthdays" person and do not want to share mine with my child.

lalala2004 · December 2015

I don't think I expected to be showing quote this much as this point. It seems like I got huge all of a sudden. I also expected to be feeling more movement by now. Thanks, anterior placenta!

sosweet487 · December 2015

Pascal86 said:

You guys due in the first half of May always make me jealous... I'm due May 27, and still have 1.5 weeks to go until I'm at 20, so I think it's just about half of you that are halfway done. But, congratulations! I've already been feeling way better for several weeks now, and am having fun watching my belly grow and feeling pokes from the inside.

We're due date buddies!

tripledaggerWed95976 · December 2015

So exciting to be halfway there!! I think the most surprising/unexpected thing I've experienced is that I don't feel any different. I thought that from the moment I got my BFP my entire world would change.. But (besides my happiness/excitement over being pregnant) everything pretty much feels like business as usual. I didn't experience any first tri morning sickness, and haven't really had any bad symptoms so far (heartburn, pains..). I'm Definitely not complaining, it has just been very surprising especially after seeing a couple of my close friends really struggle through their entire pregnancies.
I also could never have expected how truly magical things like feeling the first kick/hearing the HB for the first time are. I've never been an emotional person but I shed more than a few tears of joy when I heard that heartbeat and when we found out the sex (boy!). It's been a very special time and things are only going to get more exciting as our Due dates get closer! Congrats to everyone! Next stop viability!!!!!! Woohoo!

yogahh · December 2015

JessicaB0627 said:

yogahh said:
Is anyone else feeling like fatigue is coming back? Since Thursday I just wanna sleep! And the whole shortness of breath/ heart racing thing can go away too!
You might mention that to your doctor. I'm pretty sure those are all symptoms of anemia.

Also, @ncm0328 can I ask what illness you had? I'm only asking because I have a friend that had really severe crohn's and all of her symptoms completely disappeared while she was pregnant! She said pregnancy was the best she's ever felt.

Dr tested for anemia before but I'll be sure to mention it to her next week at my monthly appointment.

cortney626 · December 2015

I'm going to have a c section by 4/30. I'd like to choose 4/28 if it works with my dr's schedule and baby is good, etc. So that's 4 months from yesterday. Eek! I'm feeling pretty good aside from a cold right now. No pregnancy symptoms other than hip pain when I sleep. I was hoping I wouldn't be this big yet. But considering I'm more than half way done, it's ok.

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