Weekly Randoms 1/23

DressageDarling · January 2016

Didn't see one, so I thought I would start one for this week!

Also, is there a normal height for cribs? I feel like everything I see online seems really short.

AliKay20 · January 2016

I brushed my teeth and got in bed only to realize this intense angry hunger leaving me no choice but to head to the kitchen.

I had leftover cooked thin spaghetti noodles in the fridge. Threw some marinara sauce and melted butter on it (I know, spontaneous idea to throw that in there) and scarfed it down just now while watching Fixer Upper. No regrets! Well, we'll see tomorrow...

Snaps816 · January 2016

Had my first OB appointment today! Everything on the ultrasound looked good! We could see the little "gummy bear" and the heart beating. It was great. Obviously waiting on lab results for my blood work and pap, but not too concerned. Seeing the baby was the most important part. I'm ready to tell some more family and close friends. DH is leaning towards waiting until the 12 week appointment and the results of the genetic screening. I am just tired of waiting! But we've already told my parents so it's not for me to say when we tell his.

morgankottre44 · January 2016

My OB intake appt was yesterday. Took blood, but no ultrasound

i was hoping to see the little nugget again! (They did a transvaginal US the week 2 weeks before, when i found out at a dr appt that i was prego) has a fast heart beat - 173 bpm.

Curious as to how many ladies are going for the genetic testing and what their thoughts are. This is my first pregnancy so I just would like to hear from the other moms to help clear my thoughts

tmk0325 · January 2016

@morgankottre44 there is a genetic testing post a few down on the board.

texasmama2014 · January 2016

@DressageDarling I think ours is about 3 ft maybe, the mattress moves up and down, the older they get the lower you put it so they can't climb out!

MSUgrad12 · January 2016

morgankottre44 said:
My OB intake appt was yesterday. Took blood, but no ultrasound i was hoping to see the little nugget again! (They did a transvaginal US the week 2 weeks before, when i found out at a dr appt that i was prego) has a fast heart beat - 173 bpm.

Curious as to how many ladies are going for the genetic testing and what their thoughts are. This is my first pregnancy so I just would like to hear from the other moms to help clear my thoughts

I wasn't going to do the genetic testing, but after doing research and calling my insurance company. The testing is covered and I would rather test and be on the safe side than to try to figure out if something is wrong when the baby is born. Preventative measures

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I have having weird and vivid dreams, but they have ALL been nightmares! What the heck?

carolinw · January 2016

Any STMs out there who can tell me if relief from the first-tri nausea comes abruptly or gradually? I wake up every day hoping that it's completely gone, but only seems to be getting worse for me. Is there really a chance that I can wake up one day and feel complete relief for good?!

cait5413 · January 2016

carolinw said:

Any STMs out there who can tell me if relief from the first-tri nausea comes abruptly or gradually? I wake up every day hoping that it's completely gone, but only seems to be getting worse for me. Is there really a chance that I can wake up one day and feel complete relief for good?!

How far along are you? mine peaked at 9 weeks, by 12 it was pretty much gone. But some lucky ladies experience it all pregnancy

charmedlifex3 · January 2016

@texasmama2014 well... you HOPE they can't climb out. There are definitely videos of me doing exactly that... I'm really hoping Karma doesn't remember what a terror I was.

texasmama2014 · January 2016

@Allisun85 Well, so far my 19 month old stays in... But most aren't so lucky. I was blessed with a baby who isn't much of a climber! ... yet.

texasmama2014 · January 2016

@carolinw I feel like mine was pretty abrupt, but it wasn't ever really that bad?

1faceinacrowd · January 2016

@morgankottre44 We went in for my 12 week appointment yesterday and opted to do the genetic testing. I don't think it was even an option when I had my daughter (she's almost 5) but I could be wrong. Either way, we're definitely doing it, partially for peace of mind, and partially (mostly) because it tells you the gender!

ginger819 · January 2016

@Carolinw I had it pretty bad until around 20 weeks. It went away gradually but my appetite didn't come back until 2 weeks postpartum. Hopefully yours will just disappear at the beginning of the second trimester (or sooner).

I'm hoping I get my appetite back this time. I'm so tired of looking at things I used to love and getting nauseous.

babaylo · January 2016

I'm 10 weeks 4 days, and my nausea is getting worse

. Hoping the 12 week is magic !

Bubblegum5586 · January 2016

Nausea and exhaustion still kicking my butt. I am so behind in my work, but I just sit at my desk and zone out. 10 weeks tomorrow and hopeful just another week or 2 of this...

I went to yoga last night for the first time in 6 weeks. I actually didn't go to work so I figured maybe I would have enough energy. And I only made it halfway before I laid down in child's pose and then shavasana... hey at least I tried...

Getting hard keeping this a secret and I am slowly telling people. Hoping the next appt at 12 weeks will give me peace of mind to start sharing the news.

I have a call with a Bradley Method instructor tonight. Anyone else looking into this?

runsoncoffee · January 2016

@Bubblegum5586 I'm looking into the Bradley Method classes too... I'm really interested but hubby isn't convinced it's worth $300. We'll see...

Bubblegum5586 · January 2016

@court5608 - Surprisingly the price didn't seem to bother H. He was just questioning more why we needed a class. I explained to him I don't know anything about child birth and I know he knows less then me.
H: You push the baby out your vagina
Me: Oh yea... but when do you do that?
H: When your 10 cm dilated
Me: Oh yea and what is dilated?.... Waiting for silence...
H: Your cervix

Haha obviously there is still so much more to it but I was shocked even knew that! But I told him I would get more information before we make a decision!

crob5685 · January 2016

Consensus on airport body scanners? Has anyone asked their OB? I went through one not even thinking early on but know many pregnant people avoid them, just curious if anyone's doctor recommended this. I am traveling this weekend and forgot to ask my doctor and don't want to be that person who calls with random questions like that.

texasmama2014 · January 2016

@crob5685 when traveling with my baby, I wasn't able to go through them. This tells me that you probably shouldn't go through it while pregnant either. No research or science to back that up that is just my feeling.

Bookhousegirl · January 2016

@crob5685 when I was pregnant with DS I had to fly a couple of times and my doctor said it wasn't an issue as long as it wasn't a consistent thing (like multiple times a month). I believe that people who travel a lot while pregnant can choose an alternative (like the handheld scanner etc).

@Bubblegum5586 I just asked my husband if he knew what dialated while in labor and it took 3 guesses for him to come up with it... Keep in mind we have a child, he came to the child birth class and was present through the entire birth... So I say it's pretty impressive that your husband knew that! Or it's just pathetic that my husband doesn't....

jskarr7 · January 2016

How do you create one of those cute signatures at the bottom that tells how far along you are and other fun things?
Thanks!

MSUgrad12 · January 2016

@jskarr7 I googled for them, but the knot has one. You can search for "ticker" and it should come up. It will generate a code. When you go to edit your siggy, on the far right there is a <\> symbol. Click on that and that is where you will paste the code.

I am awful at keeping secrets, so now that I've heard the baby a couple of times I am feeling pretty good about this baby and have started telling more coworkers. It's been fun!

Bubblegum5586 · January 2016

MSUgrad12 said:

@jskarr7 I googled for them, but the knot has one. You can search for "ticker" and it should come up. It will generate a code. When you go to edit your siggy, on the far right there is a <\> symbol. Click on that and that is where you will paste the code. I am awful at keeping secrets, so now that I've heard the baby a couple of times I am feeling pretty good about this baby and have started telling more coworkers. It's been fun!

Me too! Like every few days I tell another friend! Really trying to wait until my 12 week appt though! (less then 2 weeks!!!!)

1faceinacrowd · January 2016

DH and I elected to have the genetic testing done, which will tell us if we're having a girl or boy. The appointment was on Tuesday and they said it'll take 7-10 days to get the results back. I am so excited to find out! AND to get the peace of mind if the genetic test results come back good, though I'm not worried at this point.

texasmama2014 · January 2016

My diet has been horrible. I just ate a honey bun for lunch and a tangelo. At least I ate healthy-ish up to that point today? But seriously, I need some of my cravings to be for vegetables or salads or something.

MSUgrad12 · January 2016

I'm in a waiting area at a dentist's office and this women walks in with an infant and two older sons. She's holding the baby and playing on her phone and this old lady next to her was like "you know the radiation emitted by cell phones is really bad for babies." The woman politely just goes "oh really?" I kind of laugh because I'm thinking "can't wait for that magic" she looks at me at goes "it's true, you wouldn't stand next to a radio tower." I really just wanted to say "it looks like she's already raised two kids without your advice."

Fremdschamen · January 2016

I had my first ultrasound today. Baby has a heartbeat and is measuring right on track. What a relief for my PGAL brain.

Bookhousegirl · January 2016

Went to a breast surgeon today to follow up on the lump I found and she gave me the all clear! She said I still need to get it biopsied to confirm what it is exactly but said it's nothing to be concerned about, yay! Now I can actually put some mental energy into this pregnancy again.

DressageDarling · January 2016

@Bookhousegirl YAY! That's awesome news!!!!

texasmama2014 · January 2016

Can I get some ideas for DH's bday next week?? We live near Dallas, so thats open... Not sure what to do, ideas appreciated-- baby friendly, or not!

DressageDarling · January 2016

@texasmama2014 I usually just take DH to a brewery. He loves trying new beers and going on a tour of the place. I don't know how many are out your way. We are in Wisconsin so there are several by us.

MSUgrad12 · January 2016

@Bookhousegirl

that's great! Yay!

Fremdschamen · January 2016

@texasmama2014 What does he like? My husband is pretty quiet, so he usually just wants a yummy dinner and a cake. Have you seen the Parks and Rec episode where Ron Swanson's party is watching a war movie, eating a steak, and drinking alone? I once asked my DH if he'd like that and he was pretty interested in the idea, lol.

A day in the city might be fun, if he is more the type that likes to get out and do things. You could also do a dinner where you go one place for appetizers, another for the main course, and a third place for dessert. I always think trying new places is fun.

texasmama2014 · January 2016

@Fremdschamen He likes to do things... I wish he was like Ron Swanson and just wanted to be left alone, I am the Ron Swanson in our relationship.

I like the restaurant crawl idea!! We love food...

MSUgrad12 · January 2016

I have had an awful time sleeping. I'll sleep 2-4 hours, have to pee then can't go back to sleep. Last night I went to bed at ten and woke up at midnight, this Is when my DH came to bed. After an hour I got up and he asked what was wrong. I explained, "I know this is weird, but I'm starving and want a bowl of cereal." That was a great bowl of cereal.

I am am going to get a massage today for the first time in forever and I am so excited!!

alyssajrob22 · January 2016

I am so irritated with DH right now and I'm not even sure why. I literally just want to claw his eyes out right now and he isn't even awake. I have the overwhelming desire to just get in the car and drive to my mom's without telling him where I'm going. Hormones are a bitch.

Wolfie646 · January 2016

I am normally a huge sleeper but I can no longer sleep like I used to! Since about 6 weeks I've had an issue that once I walk up I can't go back to sleep. When my husband wakes up before me and his alarm goes off I can't go back to sleep, sometimes when I get up to pee I can't go back to sleep. And I'm not a naper. Argh! Guess my body is getting me ready for motherhood...

tmk0325 · February 2016

@Wolfie646 me too!!!! I used to be able to sleep through pretty much anything especially through the night, but now I'm up around 4 am (give or take) at least 3 or 4 mornings a week. I'm up for a good 2 hours before I can fall back asleep. Thankfully I am not working at the moment or I'd be in a world of hurt! I'm hoping it gets better in the 2nd trimester!

jskarr7 · February 2016

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