Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant- These hormones are CRAZY! I was in the WORST mood possible this morning ready to bite anyone and everyone's head off and cry my eyes out. Now I'm in a perky chippier mood, but still feel like I could cry or that I'll become angry and ready to pounce any second. Plus I'm REALLY sore this morning. Rave- The baby is boogying like crazy right now and it feels so funny. I can't wait until they become more prominent and my husband can feel.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? My friend gave me a BUNCH of baby stuff the other day and so I'm feel a bit more prepared.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? My indecisiveness. I can't decide on ANYTHING and always ask for his opinion and input and then when I do make a decision I get anxious that I made the wrong one. It annoys me, too, but I know it drives him nuts.
Symptoms On top of bad results I got yesterday. I'm need to call Doctor this morning. I have severe diarrhea/the runs since last night. Not sure if it's a side effect from the amnio or if I actually have stomach flu at this point.
To prepare nothing
GTKY my inability to be even a minute late for anything.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Cold isn't gone yet but getting better!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I'm trying to find a used dresser to paint and it's harder to find this time around. I think my list of things I need is about done - just waiting for registry completion discount now.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Probably my need to know plans or what's happening. It bugs more more than him. I have a hard time with last minute.
DS 9/2/13 was a BFP from an IUI! Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? None today slept much better last night put a pillow behind me and in front of me and stayed on my left side. No headache this morning either
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Researching big items
Questions? None today
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? He would say I whine a lot/complain
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Constipation. Gassy. RLP. Sore boobs. Oh, and lets not forget the discharge. I feel like my belly is under constant pressure. Really wish I would feel those flutters again - I was enjoying the one little reminder I had that there is a baby in there. Maybe he or she is saving up the energy to start kicking instead of just fluttering.
Questions? None yet today
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Thankfully he accepts me for me, my flaws and all, but one thing he would probably say is my laidback nature when it comes to things around the house. I like a clean and tidy house, but am more likely to let things slide from time to time. He is more of a perfectionist about things like that.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? My back hurts when I sit for too long. I'm working on my posture to see if that helps. Rave: I get to find a new job this fall! I don't have a job lined up nor do I care at this point. I hate my current job and I am so excited to get the f*ck out! Rant: I might have grey hair and ulcers by the time that happens! See my baby preparations if you care to know why...
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Found out yesterday that DH got his new job! So, I am starting all over with day cares in various cities. Also looking at houses in those new cities. This is going to be... fun? It's going to be an interesting test of my patience, that's for sure. We are trying to time it all so that he starts his job, we find a new place to move into, find a daycare for the offspring, I finish my job here, have the baby, move into the new place, and start looking for new jobs that start at the same time that the kid can get into daycare. All in that order. And holy hell, I can't even drink! But once that's done, it will be great. Better job for DH where he can be home more, different job for me, and relatively the same distance to family and closer to DH's brother who is his best friend (and whose wife is AWESOME)!
Questions? Nope
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Did you see my "plan" above? I think he would say that my over-planning and stressing is most annoying. He admits that it has it's perks (he doesn't have to plan), but I think it overwhelms him. It overwhelms me...
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? RLP has been BAD lately. Ouch. And I'm just so tired today. Tuesday's always seem worse than Monday's to me.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Working. Gestating.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Either my indecisiveness (I never want to pick a restaurant or decide between plans) or my ability to prove him wrong, lol. He always thinks he's right & I find it so funny to prove him wrong. All in good fun!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Nothing much. It's Tuesday, meh. One plus is my back doesn't hurt (yet) today!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I'll probably look at my paint swatches again, even though I think I've decided.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? My indecisiveness for sure. I like to look at a ALL options and agonize over which is best. Then after deciding, worry over what I chose and whether I should change/redo.
June 2016 April Siggy Challenge: Reasons my kid is crying
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? I feel like crap today. I so wish I could have stayed home from work but we are so short staffed that I need to help my staff out with the call center. Our BM is doing great still, she is on the heavy side so it's hard to really visualize a true bump and not blump but there is definitely baby in there. Our A/S is 2/3 and we will reveal gender to the family after that. We can't wait.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Still stalking BRU for clearance items. They are killing me by only putting one items out per day. I might as well get a second job there!
Questions? Where did everyone buy their Baby Bargains book at?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I tend to over think/analyze everything. It drives him nuts but he knows it's just how I am so he deals with it and just laughs. He tries to help me talk through it and normally it helps so we complement each other in that way.
TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements Sept '11-April '13 ~ Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16 July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?! 7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291 7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac 7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Just feeling pressure/twinges. 2 teeny dry heaves this morning--no, stop it!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Eh. Research and gestating.
Questions? My skin is flipping out. I bought the Belli Skincare system shortly after I found out I was pregnant, and have run out of the moisturizer. I won't be repurchasing as I think that's a big part of my issue. I found it doesn't hydrate my skin nearly enough (especially now that it's frigid), so I wound up with angry, clogged pores from my skin overcompensating with oil production. Anyone with acne-prone skin have a favorite non-Belli moisturizer you're currently using?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? DH is incredibly patient (bless him), so it's probably most annoying to him that I am impatient often.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: I start back for my last semester as an undergrad this afternoon. Not sure if that's a rant or rave at this point, haha. I have night classes for the first time ever (not done until 10:00) so I'm glad DH is able to go with me and hang out for a few hours so I don't have to walk to my car all pregnant and alone or make the hour drive home alone. He's alright.
Symptoms: I just can't wait to have more consistent baby movement. It makes me so anxious that I don't feel it constantly despite knowing that's totally normal for a FTM. Oh and the RLP and uterus pressure/stretching can stop at any time.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Nada. Will probably go register after my anatomy scan next week (I'm really like 19 weeks + something today according to my OB last measurement but I got tired of changing the app every time he updated my due date which was every appointment until my last one).
Questions? Nope.
GTKY: If your DH or SO was to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Huh. Probably my incessant over thinking. I've heard "how do you even come up with this stuff?" more times than I can count.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? I have tomorrow off work because I have to take DH to a doc appt at 5am. So we get to spend tomorrow together (even if he's doped up) which is nice because he works all weekend No new symptoms, other than more middle-of-the-night discomfort. OH! and rave! I felt the baby kick a lot yesterday!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? We bought some stuff from target this weekend. Just random stuff for the bath, some bibs, some play mats to put on our hardwood floors.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Hmmmm. Either my extreme impatience (it's bad..) Or my obsessive advice/questions about things I'm worried about. For example, I tell him to "look out for coyotes" every single time he takes the dogs out. And I ask "did you lock it??" every time we are walking away from the car. It's always locked. That's gotta be annoying haha
Married July 2014 DD born June 2016 Second due August 2020 (team green!)
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? RLP, lightning crotch, feeling uber pressure in my girlie bits, and last night, I was having searing cramping in my way lower abdomen. It went away after I sat down for a bit and drank some water, but holy moly.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Nothing ATM
Questions? Nope!
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? My DH is amazeballs, but probably the fact that I *sometimes* go behind him to reload the dishwasher after he's done it. Or redo his cleaning....because I'm super Type A about having a neat/clean home. I've mellowed out a lot, but.....yeah. Great question!
@Kballew10: Congrats on your DH's new job and sounds like you will be super busy the next few months! Hopefully the day care and house hunting will go smoothly!
How far along are you? 18w1d
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: Today is going sooo slow. Also, my tire was flat this morning but I think it's b/c the tire pressure was already low and it got down to like 10 degrees last night. Hopefully DH will be able to fix it. Thankfully, I noticed my alignment was off as soon as as I left and turned around immediately and took DH's car to work (he works from home). Sooo yea, I am so ready to get a new car. Also, my skin is super itchy. I need to find a new lotion. I have really sensitive skin so most lotion just makes me itch more. All I want lately are back scratches! Rave: My SIL is pregnant! This is the one who I mentioned last week that I thought might by KU but didn't want to confront her if she wasn't ready to say anything. Well, yesterday we had "cooked" sushi with her and BIL and she immediately whipped out her u/s pics and is almost 11 weeks along! We are soo happy for them. They had a loss in September so are cautiously optimistic but everything looks good! She was really sneaky! I had no idea she would be this far along if she was KU but I am happy that she is. I'm glad to be able to go through this with someone so close and the cousins will only be 2 months apart! Other than that, found a ton of maternity clothes at Destination Maternity for pretty good deals and currently wearing my new full panel petite jeans and they are so comfortable. It's nice not having that extra pressure on the bladder. Symptoms: Horrible heartburn yesterday. Today is pretty good though. Itchy belly and sore/itchy nips.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Test drove the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Subaru Forrester this weekend and decided on the Mazda CX-5. Not sure when we will proceed with the wheeling and dealing, but I am sooo ready for a new car, especially after this morning. DH does not seem to be in any rush to get the car, which is really annoying. Didn't have time to do registry stuff this weekend so I think that's the plan for this Saturday.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?That I'm super impatient and can be really nosy.
Me - 33, DH - 33 Married - May 2014 DH - Low Count/Motility/Morph - Varicocele vein x 2 - surgery (8/11) - success! BFP - 10/10/15, EDD - 6/20/16 - It's a BOY! Baby #1 - 6/29/16 - Lucas Christopher, 10 lbs 3 oz, 22.25 inches Baby #2 - TTC May 2017 BFP - 9/10/17, EDD - 5/26/18 - It's a GIRL! - RCS May 22nd
@BakerBird525 how exciting for your SIL and you! My cousin is having a baby in September so my little guy will have someone super close in age to grow up with as well. Plus, it's always fun when your intuition is right.
@Kballew10 Congrats on the new job! Are you familiar with the new area at all?
DH is. His family lives a little over an hour away, but in the middle of nowhere, so they drive there for some things. I've been there once. It's only 2 hours away from where we are now, so it should be an easier move!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? My tailbone was in sooo much pain yesterday, only on my right side - I spent the evening and night propped up diagonally so my weight/pressure would be on my left side... willing and asking the baby to please move off of my back. Today it seems to feel a little better so fingers crossed baby listened! Rave: DH actually picked up one of the books I bought him about pregnancy/becoming a dad and read about 50 pages - its a start!!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I put a few things on my BBB registry yesterday- then I felt guilty that maybe DH would want to do that so I only put like 5 things on. When I asked him when I got home he said we can do it together online over the weekend but he doesn't have a need to go to the store and do it... I'm not sure how I feel about picking everything out online so we came to a compromise about going & meeting with a specialist about the car seats that will fit with particular strollers etc.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? He could probably list a few but he has saintly patience with me I'd probably guess my need to always be right, or my stressing/planning over everything... (he thinks things just miraculously happen without tons of planning & legwork!)
@Kballew10 WOW sounds like you certainly have your hands full with life changes! Congrats on your DH's new job! Fx all goes smoothly finding a new home & daycare and new job for you!
@BakerBird525 that's awesome! Very exciting news to hear and wonderful to have cousins close in age!
@ahernandez16 good luck with your final semester of school! How nice of your DH to stay with you so you're not alone late at night.
@crdo I"m not acne prone but I use organic coconut oil as my facial moisturizer and it does well on my usually uber dry winter skin!
@Love4Labs326 Was so glad to hear your family reveal went well and that they are all excited for you! Have you found anything good on clearance yet?
@Jerseygirl9090 I've been sleeping much the same way - with pillows propping up my thighs to stop restless leg syndrome, now one under my butt for my tailbone, and another to push me to the left side... this is all in addition to my snoogle! My poor DH is losing space in our king bed!
@mrsschmitty I hear you on wanting to feel the baby! I'm so impatient and get more frustrated every time someone asks me if I feel it yet!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Midwife appointment today! Hoping for results of the genetic screening and obviously hope that the little one is doing well in there.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Bought a dresser for the nursery yesterday! I bought it was a paint project but it's in good enough shape that I think we'll keep it -- especially since I presume this little one will be hard on the furniture when it gets older.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Oh wow, I have so many! I have a hard time apologizing even when I know I'm in the wrong. I'm also pretty uptight and cynical, which is a complete contrast to my husband who is super laid back and take-life-as-it-comes. I'm also super indecisive and I hate committing to plans or options until the last minute.
@Diesel615 Hormones are no joke! That's great you got a bunch of baby stuff though!
@cmillar36 Thinking of you--hope you feel better soon.
@Huskerfanz Feel better soon! I had a cold last week -- I thought it was just pregnancy related congestion but it was definitely more serious and it was the total pits. Hope yours clears soon.
@mrsschmity The flutters will come back! I can't wait to feel them.
@Kballew10 Congratulations! I find moving so stressful, but it sounds like there are lots of advantages to this move! So nice to be near family and friends.
@Love4Labs326 I'm also so I sympathize with your impatience to see a bump -- I was just whining to my husband that my bump will never come, but of course it will.
@crdo Not your question, but I recently started using african black soap because I had started to have hormonal cystic acne on my chin before pregnancy (and it got 100000x worse since), and it's been a miracle worker. It's super cheap, so worth a try. I just use a cheap neutrogena moisturizer over it and everything seems to be balancing out.
@Huskerfanz rrrg colds during pregnancy are the worst. I only had one very early on when pregnant with my daughter (and it was while I was on holiday AND didn't have any other kiddos to take care of). I can't believe how long mine is hanging on. I hope yours is gone for good soon.
@Love4Labs326 so glad things are going well for your family.
@MamaNicoleof3 pressure in your girlie bits you say? This is something I'm dealing with too. I don't notice it when walking or sitting but definitely when standing. I was getting paranoid that baby was trying to escape but the more I read about it, it seems more likely a blood flow thing. Did you have this in other pregnancies? Brand new (therefore scary) for me.
How far along are you? 17w3d
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant rant rant- this cold did seem to be breaking up last Friday but had me in a tight grip all weekend. It's really hard to be at work right now as I'm exhausted, nauseated, and my nose feels like it's going to fall off. I already work only 4 days a week and miss a lot of time lately because of appointments so I'm really trying to be here for my staff. Symptoms- still having nausea, and now I have pressure in my vag when I stand for more than about a minute. I'm looking forward to my ultrasound next Tuesday just to make sure everything is okay down there and not too low. I never had this with baby #1. As I've said above to MamaNicole, when I read about it, sounds like it's likely from increased blood flow but it's still slightly worrying. Can others relate? It's not intense pressure or anything- just there- and sometimes it feels like my vag is slightly numb as well.
Questions? See above... otherwise, any genius tips on kicking sinus congestion? I'm now using saline spray but I can't say it's really a game-changer.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Oh dear- definitely that I'm a control freak. I like to plan EVERYTHING and it frustrates me when my hubby doesn't know every detail of the plans we've made. I've been working on this for years but alas. My job requires that I plan all the time, so that only encourages me!
@Kballew10 Congrats on moving!! I love new adventures like that.
@Bakerbird525 I'm super jealous that you will have a pregnant friend around that's not too far behind you. I know ZERO pregnant women where I live which kind of sucks.
How far along are you? 20+1
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: It's snowing here today and I have to drive an hour into my OBs office for my A/S. Rave: I have my A/S today, so yay!! Since DH is coming with me, I have to hang out near his college campus while he teaches a class but there are a couple of cute baby and kid stores nearby so at least I'll have something to do. No symptoms at all really.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I have the boxes with the stroller and car seat sitting in my foyer waiting to be put together so I definitely need to get to that. Otherwise, my mom is hosting a shower for me in late February so I'm starting to get things off my registry. I really need to get our nursery cleared out and painted so I have a place to start putting everything.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I actually asked DH this question because I was curious about his answer and he gave me that deer in headlights "This feels like a trap" look. Poor guy. But his answer was that I'm too addicted to my cell phone and/or facebook. Totally fair on his part
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant/symptoms: I am just so uncomfortable. My stomach aches and since last week I've been dealing with this stupid constipation. So someone suggested prune juice and I took it, like an idiot. So much so that yesterday was awful (and in my paranoia I thought "Could I have listeria?" until I remembered the damn juice). And today the gas is awful and it just won't move so my side and back hurt and I've spent the last 30 minute walking around the office hoping the gas will move. Rave: DH started his first day as an assistant principal. AND he was given the Florida's Best and Brightest "scholarship" (a huge joke/slap in the face from the DOE in an attempt to make teachers feel like they're getting more money when in reality they've made it nearly impossible to get the bonus...but that's an argument for another day) and we can take a small babymoon. So I'm pretty excited. We've decided on Disneyland since we're big Disneyphiles (we got married at WDW, and we live 3 hours away so we try and go once a month. We did DL Paris for our honeymoon, so DH thought this would be sweet), so I'm enjoying planning that.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? We are in the process of picking paint colors. I bought samples and we'll try those on this week. We also registered, it was much more fun than I'd thought.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? LOL! I have a lot. Probably my inability to "pop off", I get pretty angry, pretty quickly and I know it bothers him especially if he's the one that triggered it.
@cmillar36 I feel ya on the "can't be late" thing. That's definitely me, too, and NOT my DH.
@Huskerfanz we're going to be looking for a used dresser to refinish/paint as well. DH took my old dresser from my childhood and re-did it for our first and it was a real labor of love for him. I would love to see before/after photos when you are finished!
@mrsschmity I am having the "on and off" baby movement thing as well. I like your theory that the baby is saving energy for stronger kicks. I hereby decree that as the official reason for any pause in movement.
@Kballew10 congrats on DH's new job! Yay for a fresh start!
@MamaNicoleof3 my DH is always the one reloading the dishwasher after me. LOL. He claims he has better visual spatial skills or something like that. Mmmm hmmm.
@BakerBird525 oh yay re: your SIL! I'm glad to hear your suspicions were correct! ___________________________________________________________________________
How far along are you? 20+5
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: A friend of mine who has 2 kids and is "living vicariously" through my pregnancy was over yesterday and saw DH's leftover chocolate birthday cake on our counter. I had shared with her that I was having heartburn issues and she was like, "I'm sure you're aware that chocolate is a major contributor to heartburn..." in what I perceived to be kind of a condescending way. I was like, "oh thanks for letting me know." Cut to later when I was shoveling it in my mouth. Yeah, thanks for the tip. Rave: Chocolate cake is delicious and Zantac totally works
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Nothing much
Questions? No
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Hm...I think at times he thinks some of the things that get me fired up are not as important as I am making them out to be. Like, I'll rant and rave about something I saw on facebook or read in a comments section somewhere and he'll be like, "Why do you do this to yourself?" And he's right, actually. I've learned to stay away from comments sections and I now limit my exposure to certain social media outlets.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: people passive aggressively criticizing me for working out (oh your POOR baby!) Even though it's GOOD to work out. Rave: my husband is excited and super supportive, fell asleep cuddling with him holding my bump (gag worthy but I loved it) and I can feel her moving around like crazy now even though I have an anterior placenta.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Reading Ina May's A Guide to Childbirth, getting finances in order since DH just got a new job, getting an insane amount of hand me downs
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Currently: Emotional! Crying over everything. Usually: I'm a control freak.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Had our one and only scan yesterday and our little one looks great. The head was resting on my cervix and they were asleep so we were doing everything from nudging to yoga poses to get them to move. At one point the tech gave a little nudge in the back and they woke up and gave me a swift kick that I got to see and feel at the same time. Lol they didn't move out of that spot but the head turned so the tech could get the measurement she needed. Then for our amusement they started waving their arms and putting their hands in their mouth. It was so amazing to see! I can't wait to meet him/her!!!!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Wood floors getting refinished in baby's room then we buy furniture
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I interrupt a lot. Lol
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? I feel uncomfortable full all the time, like a balloon that's about ready to burst from being overfilled... Ugh. Heartburn. RLP.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Still just preparing the house.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I leave the toilet lid open. Or - I am more of a go with the flow and he is extremely strict on schedule (and no changes to it).
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Still getting random nausea/puking attacks. I've decided they'll probably last through delivery and will just have to deal. I've also been getting noticable BH contractions once or twice a day, usually if I'm laying down quietly which is weird. I love them though, my bump becomes so much firmer and easier to distinguish. Also, totally forgot its Tuesday, not Monday, since I had MLK day off and didn't put garbage out this morning so I guess we're waiting until Friday morning for that...
What are you doing to prepare for baby? We painted one wall in the nursery, 1 more full wall, 1 wall with a window and then the wall that's mostly door and closet left to go! Painters tape is also the most amazing invention ever. Seriously.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Indecision on things I don't care about.
@crdo I recommend Cerave if you can find it (I'm in Canada). My doctor recommeded it to me and I love it. It's not greasy and it moisturizes well. I have some crazy patches where I'll reapply later in the day, but for the rest of my face that's more "normal," once in the morning is good.
@NicknShan I'm sorry you're always uncomfortable. I'm feeling a bit like that too- there's always something. On the upside, props to you for being laid back. I'm truly in awe of "go with the flow" people- sooo foreign to my way of thinking and I know MY hubs wishes I was much more that way!
@Love4Labs326 How did the news that y'all are expecting go over with your sisters? I know you were worried about it and I have been thinking about y'all!
@SMLmom Have you tried using a neti pot or sinus cleanse bottle? They work wonders for me!
How far along are you? 19+6
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rave: We have our
A/S tomorrow and I am so excited to get to see baby again! Also, I
have started to really feel occasional movement over the last few days
and am loving that!! Symptoms: backache/hip pain, heartburn/indigestion,
some RLP.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Thanks to
@Huskerfanz, got an awesome deal on Pampers Swaddlers (11 cents per
diaper) on Amazon. DH and I really started looking around for furniture
and testing out rockers/recliners/gliders for baby's room. Also had
another childbirth class last night and so far I am really enjoying it!
Questions? Are most people having 3D ultrasounds or standard black/white ultrasounds for A/S? FTM here so just curious.
GTKY:
If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most
annoying trait? Impatience and my inability to be anywhere on-time
(usually 5 minutes late).
@Diesel615 - I'm exactly the same with the moods! It is ridiculous, but you're not in it alone!
@hernandez16 - congrats on starting your last semester as an undergrad!
How far along are you? 18+5
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? My back is killing me...I can usually make it until noon until it becomes really bad. Looking forward to trying the chiropractor tomorrow! RLP has really set in the past couple of days...I really just want to be able to feel the baby kick! I need a reminder that there's a reason for all of this! But it will come
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Roommate is moving out this weekend, then the real planning can begin!
Questions? I'm curious if anyone sees a chiropractor? I know some people stop seeing theirs when they become pregnant and am hoping since this one specializes in pregnancy that it is safe, but am wondering if anyone has any personal experience!
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? He would probably be too sweet to say anything but I'm sure he would say my hair twirling, inability to ever make a decision (although he'll say that I always have an opinion that I don't express) or my inability to say no...or all of the above!
@junebabyjoy I have been seeing a chiropractor, starting a couple of months ago when I was having some serious neck pain and stiffness. She has been great, and I always feel really good after my adjustments. She also gave me some exercises to improve my hip strength and posture tips to prevent lower back pain.
@junebabyjoy - I see a chiropractor at least once a month and have for a few years (for my neck). Recently, I've had him start adjusting my lower back because it's been hurting. He's changed some of my adjustments/treatments since I told him that I was pregnant, so I feel totally comfortable that he knows what he's doing. However, his adjustments on my lower back only help for a few hours. I think it's less of a chiropractic issue and more of an issue with how the baby is resting on my nerves. It feels great when he cracks things back into place, but a couple hours later, if I've been sitting for a while, getting up still hurts.
Questions? I'm curious if anyone sees a chiropractor? I know some people stop seeing theirs when they become pregnant and am hoping since this one specializes in pregnancy that it is safe, but am wondering if anyone has any personal experience!
I saw one when I was pregnant with DS mostly to help with headache issues. FWIW, my labor went pretty smoothly and I wonder if part of that isn't because I was aligned. She moved practices, though, and I haven't seen her for this pregnancy.
DS 9/2/13 was a BFP from an IUI! Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Re: Tuesday Check-In
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant- These hormones are CRAZY! I was in the WORST mood possible this morning ready to bite anyone and everyone's head off and cry my eyes out. Now I'm in a perky chippier mood, but still feel like I could cry or that I'll become angry and ready to pounce any second. Plus I'm REALLY sore this morning. Rave- The baby is boogying like crazy right now and it feels so funny. I can't wait until they become more prominent and my husband can feel.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? My friend gave me a BUNCH of baby stuff the other day and so I'm feel a bit more prepared.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? My indecisiveness. I can't decide on ANYTHING and always ask for his opinion and input and then when I do make a decision I get anxious that I made the wrong one. It annoys me, too, but I know it drives him nuts.
Symptoms On top of bad results I got yesterday. I'm need to call Doctor this morning. I have severe diarrhea/the runs since last night. Not sure if it's a side effect from the amnio or if I actually have stomach flu at this point.
To prepare nothing
GTKY my inability to be even a minute late for anything.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Cold isn't gone yet but getting better!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I'm trying to find a used dresser to paint and it's harder to find this time around. I think my list of things I need is about done - just waiting for registry completion discount now.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Probably my need to know plans or what's happening. It bugs more more than him. I have a hard time with last minute.
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? None today slept much better last night put a pillow behind me and in front of me and stayed on my left side. No headache this morning either
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Researching big items
Questions? None today
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? He would say I whine a lot/complain
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Constipation. Gassy. RLP. Sore boobs. Oh, and lets not forget the discharge. I feel like my belly is under constant pressure. Really wish I would feel those flutters again - I was enjoying the one little reminder I had that there is a baby in there. Maybe he or she is saving up the energy to start kicking instead of just fluttering.
Questions? None yet today
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Thankfully he accepts me for me, my flaws and all, but one thing he would probably say is my laidback nature when it comes to things around the house. I like a clean and tidy house, but am more likely to let things slide from time to time. He is more of a perfectionist about things like that.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? My back hurts when I sit for too long. I'm working on my posture to see if that helps. Rave: I get to find a new job this fall! I don't have a job lined up nor do I care at this point. I hate my current job and I am so excited to get the f*ck out! Rant: I might have grey hair and ulcers by the time that happens! See my baby preparations if you care to know why...
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Found out yesterday that DH got his new job! So, I am starting all over with day cares in various cities. Also looking at houses in those new cities. This is going to be... fun? It's going to be an interesting test of my patience, that's for sure. We are trying to time it all so that he starts his job, we find a new place to move into, find a daycare for the offspring, I finish my job here, have the baby, move into the new place, and start looking for new jobs that start at the same time that the kid can get into daycare. All in that order. And holy hell, I can't even drink! But once that's done, it will be great. Better job for DH where he can be home more, different job for me, and relatively the same distance to family and closer to DH's brother who is his best friend (and whose wife is AWESOME)!
Questions? Nope
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Did you see my "plan" above? I think he would say that my over-planning and stressing is most annoying. He admits that it has it's perks (he doesn't have to plan), but I think it overwhelms him. It overwhelms me...
17 + 3
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
RLP has been BAD lately. Ouch. And I'm just so tired today. Tuesday's always seem worse than Monday's to me.
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
Working. Gestating.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
Either my indecisiveness (I never want to pick a restaurant or decide between plans) or my ability to prove him wrong, lol. He always thinks he's right & I find it so funny to prove him wrong. All in good fun!
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Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Nothing much. It's Tuesday, meh. One plus is my back doesn't hurt (yet) today!
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
I'll probably look at my paint swatches again, even though I think I've decided.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? My indecisiveness for sure. I like to look at a ALL options and agonize over which is best. Then after deciding, worry over what I chose and whether I should change/redo.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? I feel like crap today. I so wish I could have stayed home from work but we are so short staffed that I need to help my staff out with the call center. Our BM is doing great still, she is on the heavy side so it's hard to really visualize a true bump and not blump but there is definitely baby in there. Our A/S is 2/3 and we will reveal gender to the family after that. We can't wait.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Still stalking BRU for clearance items. They are killing me by only putting one items out per day. I might as well get a second job there!
Questions? Where did everyone buy their Baby Bargains book at?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I tend to over think/analyze everything. It drives him nuts but he knows it's just how I am so he deals with it and just laughs. He tries to help me talk through it and normally it helps so we complement each other in that way.
Sept '11-April '13 ~ Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!!
March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Just feeling pressure/twinges. 2 teeny dry heaves this morning--no, stop it!
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
Eh. Research and gestating.
Questions? My skin is flipping out. I bought the Belli Skincare system shortly after I found out I was pregnant, and have run out of the moisturizer. I won't be repurchasing as I think that's a big part of my issue. I found it doesn't hydrate my skin nearly enough (especially now that it's frigid), so I wound up with angry, clogged pores from my skin overcompensating with oil production. Anyone with acne-prone skin have a favorite non-Belli moisturizer you're currently using?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? DH is incredibly patient (bless him), so it's probably most annoying to him that I am impatient often.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: I start back for my last semester as an undergrad this afternoon. Not sure if that's a rant or rave at this point, haha. I have night classes for the first time ever (not done until 10:00) so I'm glad DH is able to go with me and hang out for a few hours so I don't have to walk to my car all pregnant and alone or make the hour drive home alone. He's alright.
Symptoms: I just can't wait to have more consistent baby movement. It makes me so anxious that I don't feel it constantly despite knowing that's totally normal for a FTM. Oh and the RLP and uterus pressure/stretching can stop at any time.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Nada. Will probably go register after my anatomy scan next week (I'm really like 19 weeks + something today according to my OB last measurement but I got tired of changing the app every time he updated my due date which was every appointment until my last one).
Questions? Nope.
GTKY: If your DH or SO was to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
Huh. Probably my incessant over thinking. I've heard "how do you even come up with this stuff?" more times than I can count.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
I have tomorrow off work because I have to take DH to a doc appt at 5am. So we get to spend tomorrow together (even if he's doped up) which is nice because he works all weekend
No new symptoms, other than more middle-of-the-night discomfort.
OH! and rave! I felt the baby kick a lot yesterday!
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
We bought some stuff from target this weekend. Just random stuff for the bath, some bibs, some play mats to put on our hardwood floors.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
Hmmmm. Either my extreme impatience (it's bad..) Or my obsessive advice/questions about things I'm worried about. For example, I tell him to "look out for coyotes" every single time he takes the dogs out. And I ask "did you lock it??" every time we are walking away from the car. It's always locked. That's gotta be annoying haha
DD born June 2016
Second due August 2020 (team green!)
20+6
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
RLP, lightning crotch, feeling uber pressure in my girlie bits, and last night, I was having searing cramping in my way lower abdomen. It went away after I sat down for a bit and drank some water, but holy moly.
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
Nothing ATM
Questions?
Nope!
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
My DH is amazeballs, but probably the fact that I *sometimes* go behind him to reload the dishwasher after he's done it. Or redo his cleaning....because I'm super Type A about having a neat/clean home. I've mellowed out a lot, but.....yeah. Great question!
How far along are you? 18w1d
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: Today is going sooo slow. Also, my tire was flat this morning but I think it's b/c the tire pressure was already low and it got down to like 10 degrees last night. Hopefully DH will be able to fix it. Thankfully, I noticed my alignment was off as soon as as I left and turned around immediately and took DH's car to work (he works from home). Sooo yea, I am so ready to get a new car. Also, my skin is super itchy. I need to find a new lotion. I have really sensitive skin so most lotion just makes me itch more. All I want lately are back scratches! Rave: My SIL is pregnant! This is the one who I mentioned last week that I thought might by KU but didn't want to confront her if she wasn't ready to say anything. Well, yesterday we had "cooked" sushi with her and BIL and she immediately whipped out her u/s pics and is almost 11 weeks along! We are soo happy for them. They had a loss in September so are cautiously optimistic but everything looks good! She was really sneaky! I had no idea she would be this far along if she was KU but I am happy that she is. I'm glad to be able to go through this with someone so close and the cousins will only be 2 months apart! Other than that, found a ton of maternity clothes at Destination Maternity for pretty good deals and currently wearing my new full panel petite jeans and they are so comfortable. It's nice not having that extra pressure on the bladder. Symptoms: Horrible heartburn yesterday. Today is pretty good though. Itchy belly and sore/itchy nips.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Test drove the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Subaru Forrester this weekend and decided on the Mazda CX-5. Not sure when we will proceed with the wheeling and dealing, but I am sooo ready for a new car, especially after this morning. DH does not seem to be in any rush to get the car, which is really annoying. Didn't have time to do registry stuff this weekend so I think that's the plan for this Saturday.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? That I'm super impatient and can be really nosy.
Me - 33, DH - 33
Married - May 2014
DH - Low Count/Motility/Morph - Varicocele vein x 2 - surgery (8/11) - success!
BFP - 10/10/15, EDD - 6/20/16 - It's a BOY!
Baby #1 - 6/29/16 - Lucas Christopher, 10 lbs 3 oz, 22.25 inches
Baby #2 - TTC May 2017
BFP - 9/10/17, EDD - 5/26/18 - It's a GIRL! - RCS May 22nd
My Chart
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? My tailbone was in sooo much pain yesterday, only on my right side - I spent the evening and night propped up diagonally so my weight/pressure would be on my left side... willing and asking the baby to please move off of my back. Today it seems to feel a little better so fingers crossed baby listened! Rave: DH actually picked up one of the books I bought him about pregnancy/becoming a dad and read about 50 pages - its a start!!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I put a few things on my BBB registry yesterday- then I felt guilty that maybe DH would want to do that so I only put like 5 things on. When I asked him when I got home he said we can do it together online over the weekend but he doesn't have a need to go to the store and do it... I'm not sure how I feel about picking everything out online so we came to a compromise about going & meeting with a specialist about the car seats that will fit with particular strollers etc.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? He could probably list a few but he has saintly patience with me
@Kballew10 WOW sounds like you certainly have your hands full with life changes! Congrats on your DH's new job! Fx all goes smoothly finding a new home & daycare and new job for you!
@BakerBird525 that's awesome! Very exciting news to hear and wonderful to have cousins close in age!
@ahernandez16 good luck with your final semester of school! How nice of your DH to stay with you so you're not alone late at night.
@crdo I"m not acne prone but I use organic coconut oil as my facial moisturizer and it does well on my usually uber dry winter skin!
@Love4Labs326 Was so glad to hear your family reveal went well and that they are all excited for you! Have you found anything good on clearance yet?
@Jerseygirl9090 I've been sleeping much the same way - with pillows propping up my thighs to stop restless leg syndrome, now one under my butt for my tailbone, and another to push me to the left side... this is all in addition to my snoogle! My poor DH is losing space in our king bed!
@mrsschmitty I hear you on wanting to feel the baby! I'm so impatient and get more frustrated every time someone asks me if I feel it yet!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Midwife appointment today! Hoping for results of the genetic screening and obviously hope that the little one is doing well in there.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Bought a dresser for the nursery yesterday! I bought it was a paint project but it's in good enough shape that I think we'll keep it -- especially since I presume this little one will be hard on the furniture when it gets older.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Oh wow, I have so many! I have a hard time apologizing even when I know I'm in the wrong. I'm also pretty uptight and cynical, which is a complete contrast to my husband who is super laid back and take-life-as-it-comes. I'm also super indecisive and I hate committing to plans or options until the last minute.
@Diesel615 Hormones are no joke! That's great you got a bunch of baby stuff though!
@cmillar36 Thinking of you--hope you feel better soon.
@Huskerfanz Feel better soon! I had a cold last week -- I thought it was just pregnancy related congestion but it was definitely more serious and it was the total pits. Hope yours clears soon.
@mrsschmity The flutters will come back! I can't wait to feel them.
@Kballew10 Congratulations! I find moving so stressful, but it sounds like there are lots of advantages to this move! So nice to be near family and friends.
@Love4Labs326 I'm also so I sympathize with your impatience to see a bump -- I was just whining to my husband that my bump will never come, but of course it will.
@crdo Not your question, but I recently started using african black soap because I had started to have hormonal cystic acne on my chin before pregnancy (and it got 100000x worse since), and it's been a miracle worker. It's super cheap, so worth a try. I just use a cheap neutrogena moisturizer over it and everything seems to be balancing out.
@ahernandez16 Congrats on the new semester!
@samsonator Yay, baby kick!
@BakerBird525 Congrats to your SIL! Great news!
@Love4Labs326 so glad things are going well for your family.
@MamaNicoleof3 pressure in your girlie bits you say? This is something I'm dealing with too. I don't notice it when walking or sitting but definitely when standing. I was getting paranoid that baby was trying to escape but the more I read about it, it seems more likely a blood flow thing. Did you have this in other pregnancies? Brand new (therefore scary) for me.
How far along are you? 17w3d
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
Rant rant rant- this cold did seem to be breaking up last Friday but had me in a tight grip all weekend. It's really hard to be at work right now as I'm exhausted, nauseated, and my nose feels like it's going to fall off. I already work only 4 days a week and miss a lot of time lately because of appointments so I'm really trying to be here for my staff.
Symptoms- still having nausea, and now I have pressure in my vag when I stand for more than about a minute. I'm looking forward to my ultrasound next Tuesday just to make sure everything is okay down there and not too low. I never had this with baby #1. As I've said above to MamaNicole, when I read about it, sounds like it's likely from increased blood flow but it's still slightly worrying. Can others relate? It's not intense pressure or anything- just there- and sometimes it feels like my vag is slightly numb as well.
Questions? See above... otherwise, any genius tips on kicking sinus congestion? I'm now using saline spray but I can't say it's really a game-changer.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Oh dear- definitely that I'm a control freak. I like to plan EVERYTHING and it frustrates me when my hubby doesn't know every detail of the plans we've made. I've been working on this for years but alas. My job requires that I plan all the time, so that only encourages me!
@Bakerbird525 I'm super jealous that you will have a pregnant friend around that's not too far behind you. I know ZERO pregnant women where I live which kind of sucks.
How far along are you? 20+1
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: It's snowing here today and I have to drive an hour into my OBs office for my A/S. Rave: I have my A/S today, so yay!! Since DH is coming with me, I have to hang out near his college campus while he teaches a class but there are a couple of cute baby and kid stores nearby so at least I'll have something to do. No symptoms at all really.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? I have the boxes with the stroller and car seat sitting in my foyer waiting to be put together so I definitely need to get to that. Otherwise, my mom is hosting a shower for me in late February so I'm starting to get things off my registry. I really need to get our nursery cleared out and painted so I have a place to start putting everything.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I actually asked DH this question because I was curious about his answer and he gave me that deer in headlights "This feels like a trap" look. Poor guy. But his answer was that I'm too addicted to my cell phone and/or facebook. Totally fair on his part
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant/symptoms: I am just so uncomfortable. My stomach aches and since last week I've been dealing with this stupid constipation. So someone suggested prune juice and I took it, like an idiot. So much so that yesterday was awful (and in my paranoia I thought "Could I have listeria?" until I remembered the damn juice). And today the gas is awful and it just won't move so my side and back hurt and I've spent the last 30 minute walking around the office hoping the gas will move.
Rave: DH started his first day as an assistant principal. AND he was given the Florida's Best and Brightest "scholarship" (a huge joke/slap in the face from the DOE in an attempt to make teachers feel like they're getting more money when in reality they've made it nearly impossible to get the bonus...but that's an argument for another day) and we can take a small babymoon. So I'm pretty excited. We've decided on Disneyland since we're big Disneyphiles (we got married at WDW, and we live 3 hours away so we try and go once a month. We did DL Paris for our honeymoon, so DH thought this would be sweet), so I'm enjoying planning that.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? We are in the process of picking paint colors. I bought samples and we'll try those on this week. We also registered, it was much more fun than I'd thought.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? LOL! I have a lot. Probably my inability to "pop off", I get pretty angry, pretty quickly and I know it bothers him especially if he's the one that triggered it.
Married: 12/16/12
TTC #1: 06/15 BFP #1:07/13/15
D&C: 08/28/15
BFP #2: 09/26/15
M: 06/03/16
BFP #2: 02/12/18
L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
@Huskerfanz we're going to be looking for a used dresser to refinish/paint as well. DH took my old dresser from my childhood and re-did it for our first and it was a real labor of love for him. I would love to see before/after photos when you are finished!
@mrsschmity I am having the "on and off" baby movement thing as well. I like your theory that the baby is saving energy for stronger kicks. I hereby decree that as the official reason for any pause in movement.
@Kballew10 congrats on DH's new job! Yay for a fresh start!
@MamaNicoleof3 my DH is always the one reloading the dishwasher after me. LOL. He claims he has better visual spatial skills or something like that. Mmmm hmmm.
@BakerBird525 oh yay re: your SIL! I'm glad to hear your suspicions were correct!
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How far along are you? 20+5
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
Rant: A friend of mine who has 2 kids and is "living vicariously" through my pregnancy was over yesterday and saw DH's leftover chocolate birthday cake on our counter. I had shared with her that I was having heartburn issues and she was like, "I'm sure you're aware that chocolate is a major contributor to heartburn..." in what I perceived to be kind of a condescending way. I was like, "oh thanks for letting me know." Cut to later when I was shoveling it in my mouth. Yeah, thanks for the tip.
Rave: Chocolate cake is delicious and Zantac totally works
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Nothing much
Questions? No
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
Hm...I think at times he thinks some of the things that get me fired up are not as important as I am making them out to be. Like, I'll rant and rave about something I saw on facebook or read in a comments section somewhere and he'll be like, "Why do you do this to yourself?" And he's right, actually. I've learned to stay away from comments sections and I now limit my exposure to certain social media outlets.
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rant: people passive aggressively criticizing me for working out (oh your POOR baby!) Even though it's GOOD to work out. Rave: my husband is excited and super supportive, fell asleep cuddling with him holding my bump (gag worthy but I loved it) and I can feel her moving around like crazy now even though I have an anterior placenta.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Reading Ina May's A Guide to Childbirth, getting finances in order since DH just got a new job, getting an insane amount of hand me downs
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Currently: Emotional! Crying over everything. Usually: I'm a control freak.
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
20+3
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
Had our one and only scan yesterday and our little one looks great. The head was resting on my cervix and they were asleep so we were doing everything from nudging to yoga poses to get them to move. At one point the tech gave a little nudge in the back and they woke up and gave me a swift kick that I got to see and feel at the same time. Lol they didn't move out of that spot but the head turned so the tech could get the measurement she needed. Then for our amusement they started waving their arms and putting their hands in their mouth. It was so amazing to see! I can't wait to meet him/her!!!!
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
Wood floors getting refinished in baby's room then we buy furniture
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
I interrupt a lot. Lol
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? I feel uncomfortable full all the time, like a balloon that's about ready to burst from being overfilled... Ugh. Heartburn. RLP.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Still just preparing the house.
Questions?
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? I leave the toilet lid open. Or - I am more of a go with the flow and he is extremely strict on schedule (and no changes to it).
DST T4L
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Still getting random nausea/puking attacks. I've decided they'll probably last through delivery and will just have to deal. I've also been getting noticable BH contractions once or twice a day, usually if I'm laying down quietly which is weird. I love them though, my bump becomes so much firmer and easier to distinguish. Also, totally forgot its Tuesday, not Monday, since I had MLK day off and didn't put garbage out this morning so I guess we're waiting until Friday morning for that...
What are you doing to prepare for baby? We painted one wall in the nursery, 1 more full wall, 1 wall with a window and then the wall that's mostly door and closet left to go! Painters tape is also the most amazing invention ever. Seriously.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Indecision on things I don't care about.
@SMLmom Have you tried using a neti pot or sinus cleanse bottle? They work wonders for me!
How far along are you? 19+6
Rant/Rave/Symptoms? Rave: We have our A/S tomorrow and I am so excited to get to see baby again! Also, I have started to really feel occasional movement over the last few days and am loving that!! Symptoms: backache/hip pain, heartburn/indigestion, some RLP.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Thanks to @Huskerfanz, got an awesome deal on Pampers Swaddlers (11 cents per diaper) on Amazon. DH and I really started looking around for furniture and testing out rockers/recliners/gliders for baby's room. Also had another childbirth class last night and so far I am really enjoying it!
Questions? Are most people having 3D ultrasounds or standard black/white ultrasounds for A/S? FTM here so just curious.
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait? Impatience and my inability to be anywhere on-time (usually 5 minutes late).
@hernandez16 - congrats on starting your last semester as an undergrad!
How far along are you?
18+5
Rant/Rave/Symptoms?
My back is killing me...I can usually make it until noon until it becomes really bad. Looking forward to trying the chiropractor tomorrow!
RLP has really set in the past couple of days...I really just want to be able to feel the baby kick! I need a reminder that there's a reason for all of this! But it will come
What are you doing to prepare for baby?
Roommate is moving out this weekend, then the real planning can begin!
Questions?
I'm curious if anyone sees a chiropractor? I know some people stop seeing theirs when they become pregnant and am hoping since this one specializes in pregnancy that it is safe, but am wondering if anyone has any personal experience!
GTKY: If your DH or SO were to answer this, what would they say is your most annoying trait?
He would probably be too sweet to say anything but I'm sure he would say my hair twirling, inability to ever make a decision (although he'll say that I always have an opinion that I don't express) or my inability to say no...or all of the above!
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!