This is a weekly check-in for those in their 1st trimester: weeks 1 through the end of week 13. I know we've all gone through a lot to get to this point so congratulations and best of luck to all of you over the next several months!
Please post a little about yourself, your EDD (if it’s not listed below), any upcoming appointments, symptoms, etc. Feel free to also share your IF journey, I know many of us can relate.
QOTW: Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
Thank you in advance to
@tvh1982 who will be taking over this weekly update thread next week!
Congrats to all of the Mommies & Daddies to be:
@piperella EDD 10/2/16
@MrsB627 EDD 10/4/16
@Selena2016 EDD 10/6/16
@ecb3588 EDD 10/16/16
@kennelchick EDD 10/18/16
@Morningstar80 EDD 10/18/16
@mrszoess EDD 10/19/16
@laur2444 EDD 10/19/2016
@bluegal1 EDD 10/21/16
@jaqcap17 EDD 10/27/16
@twomommiestobe EDD 10/28/16
@AandDM2014 EDD 11/4/16
@JustLilOMe EDD 11/7/16
@tvh1982 EDD 11/9/16
@STBMrsMiller EDD 11/10/16
@PhloriDaMom EDD 11/11/16
@ZoeFer EDD 11/15/16
@alqizwik EDD 11/18/16
@mskeenan EDD 11/20/16
Re: *1st Tri Check-in Week of March 28th!*
I hope everyone has a great week! I know today has been hard for me to get going. I'm feeling lots of stretching and growing down there, and much more energy, which I am loving!
QOTW: Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without? Probably my blanket on the couch. I love a good blanket, even in the summertime. I love feeling all snuggly and warm. My DH bought me a beautiful purple one for my birthday that drapes around the neck, and then has "foot pouches" on either side. He knows me too well!
This is week 11 for me. I told my dad and DH family that we are expecting. Everyone was really excited, but my SIL was ridiculous. She was crying answer screaming like a nut job. DH and I were looking at each other like, is it weird she's happier than us? I made these cookies to announce:
QOTW: I could not go a day without a comfy bed and pillow. I'm a princess about where I sleep, and even when I go camping I need an air mattress with a feather bed on it and a bunch of pillows. It drives DH nuts, he has one pillow on the bed and I have four. Plus my maternity pillow....
I've been so tired and hungry these past few weeks. It seems like I can't go 2 hours without eating something, except at night when I am usually able to make it 9+ hours without anything. And I nap basically every day for 1-3 hours. I'm very very thankful that DH and I saved up so I could be at home. I couldn't imagine working at my previous job right now (actually, it involved heavy lifting so I don't think I'd be able to).
QOTW: Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without? I'd definitely have to say my kitty. She is my first baby, and she very much loves being the baby. She insists on snuggles quite often, which I usually don't mind, though sometimes I just want to sit in peace!
@Piperella Yay for nothing bad on your scan!! And your LO finally looks like a baby on the US! (mine still doesn't)
@kennelchick Cute cookies!! How funny that your SIL had that reaction. She must be super excited about becoming an aunt!
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
@AandDM2014 - So glad your latest ultrasound visit was good! Unfortunately I'm an "every 2 hour" eater too. My OB said that was normal as our digestive abilities slow down, so we typically eat smaller portions, but more frequently. I totally get the kitty thing too. Last night my cats were a bit nutty last night, and I feel like I didn't get any sleep. Sometimes I'd like to lock them out of the room, but hearing them cry, paw at the door, or meow is too much.
Oh those cats, I only have one and she's a cuddle slut, doesn't matter who she's getting it from, anyone getting close to my sofa and she is there.
She's not allowed to sleep with me anymore, way to much hair..her crying and paw at the door broke my heart, but I'm as stubborn as a 3 year old.
AFM: I'm doing ok, haven't had much energy, so having a few days off was lovely.
Eating is a chore at the moment, nothing sounds or tastes good.
My mood is all over the place, one minute I love being alone (Easter break and literally the whole town is away skiing) the other minute I hate living far away from my family.
Have to wait under week before I can see that little snowflake and really hope it's still there. Oh the worry.
QOTW: Aside from necessaties, what thing could you not go a day without:
That's a tough one, I do all three things you girls mentioned above...
If I would move today there are two things I'd take with me. My creepy doll (she has no eyelashes anymore..) and my cat. The first as I had her as long as I can remember, she's laying in a box with a stuffed animal (so she's not alone...I know...crazy lady alarm) in my closet and my cat, coz she's all fluffy and adorable.
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@tvh1982 Too funny that your kitty will force snuggles on anyone! Not having energy is the worst! Especially when things like dishes and dinner need to get done. I get ya about the mood swings. I too am sometimes grateful that we live about 2 hours from our family, but other times it kinda sucks.
Ugh, today is just ugh! I went to do my exercise and I just wasn't feeling it! I usually do 40 minutes of walking on the treadmill and various inclines (up to 10%) but today I was like 20 minutes, no higher than 3%, done. My body just had no interest in working that hard. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow!
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
This bloated belly is killing me...don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to get a proper belly, just don't want to get asked if I'm pregnant because of bloating...
#tryingtosuckitinasmycolleaguegratulatedme
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I had another u/s last Friday and we were able to see the fetal pole (6w5d) and the heartbeat at 121. It eased my mind a little, feeling more excited than anxious now. Thanks god, I still do not have any symptoms except feeling tired at night. Ohh bloating , @tvh1982 ! I had that too. I seriously have a bump already and I cannot fit into my tight jeans without using a hair clip
QOTW: It is probably considered a necessity, but I cannot live without a hot shower. I cannot feel okay if I do not take a shower immediately after I get home from work. Even when we are camping, I cannot sleep without a shower or bath.
My best friend was shocked today as he hasn't seen me in to weeks.
I think it's from having had abs to not having abs makes people wonder.
My trousers I don't fit as I can't seem to close them.
Have one maternitytrousers (second hand one) and I loved them in the weekend, (so comfy!) but they make that belly pop even more. Ah well, I'll survive. Glad I could write it here and people understand.
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34 years old at the time.
July 2012
IUI #1 Clomid - BFN
August 2012
IUI #2 Clomid - BFN
September 2012
IUI #3 Clomid - BFN
October 2012
IUI #4 Gonal-f injectables - BFP
Baby son born in July 2013
So I'm wondering if anyone else, maybe those further along, have experienced this: Since Tuesday I have been oh my goodness hungry. Like when I wake up, I have to start eating within 2 minutes because I feel like I'm going to faint otherwise. And I have to eat at least every 90 minutes, if not more often. I'm really hoping it is a growth spurt, and I'm going to ask my RE about it tomorrow, but I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Luckily I don't have any nausea so I'm able to eat that often, it's just getting kinda tedious as I have to pack two snacks anytime I leave the house.
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
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Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
I have an app. with my doctor the end of April, so will call tomorrow to see if he can squeeze me in before.
I have a history of not storeing vitamins so am worried that I don't have enough to give to my baby now that I have trouble eating. Started to freeze, (and I'm always warm) which I googled could be my low iron.
I blame @aanddm2014 and @piperella for us having trouble eating @kennelchick, as those two girls have stolen our drive for food, obviously
edit: typo
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but now...and it breaks my heart to say it...it's all yours, I'll pass and eat my dried out cracker instead. Yummy!
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I feel the need to eat a little more but i do not eat much. If i donot have snack after lunch towards dinner , i feel so weak , my hands are almost shaking. I never had insulin problems but now i freak out about pregnancy diabetes. Is this normal pregnancy hunger or diabetes could start this early in pregnancy? Do your doctors monitor blood sugar and insulin levels at this point? Edit: i forgot to mention that i am around 7weeks.
So I was supposed to have a dentist appointment the week before transfer, but it got delayed twice. I went today finally for x-rays and a cleaning. They ended up doing neither! They checked my gums for pregnancy gingivitis instead, and now I need a $960 deep cleaning with numbing involved. Oh yay! I have to check with my doc to see if I need to wait until 2nd trimester to do it, or if I can do it sooner. I'm hoping sooner as I'm a bit crazy about my dental cleanings.
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!