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January 2017 Moms
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Tuesday Ticker Change 5.17
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Good morning, y'all!
Week:
What's new with baby (size, development)?
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival?
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions:
When is your next appointment?
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series?
Week:
What's new with baby (size, development)?
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival?
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions:
When is your next appointment?
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series?
Re: Tuesday Ticker Change 5.17
What's new with baby (size, development)? Big as a blueberry. Was kind of cool because the breakfast I had this morning had a few blueberries on the plate so I got to hold it in my hand and think about a tiny little embryo that size. I haven't seen it yet on U/S and won't for 3 more weeks so this is all I get for now.
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? We're looking to buy a house as soon as we get back to the US, so hopefully baby will have a nursery before it's born.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: This is my second time in the past week having a fever (first time, food poisoning, this time I have no idea why, just random viral syndrome I guess). The health care system in Denmark is not very welcoming to tourists and last time they just pushed me away telling me my fever wasn't a big deal but I am kind of freaked out. Just been taking all the paracetamol I can, resting, electrolyte mixes, and keeping a cold wet towel on my forehead and hoping I'm not the worst future parent in the world. I just have to keep reminding myself that I am not the first woman in the history of the world to get a fever in the first trimester. It's a mantra at this point. Baby will probably be okay.
When is your next appointment? June 8th
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore. Although I also really enjoyed 1Q84.
What's new with baby (size, development)? I only know what the apps tell me. ETA: Apple seed size.
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? Trying to keep it under wraps at minimum 16-20wks and my SIL & her gf are living with us, so no direct prep. Just getting projects done around the house and longingly window shopping. Does Pinterest count?
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Last loss I started spotting in week 5, so I guess I'm happy that hasn't started.
When is your next appointment? Around the 8wk mark/1st week of June.
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? Dune right now. Hubby just bought me an Atreides/Stilgar 2016 presidential campaign themed tee last week.
@canavara: that's a really sweet idea, holding something embryo-sized to connect to. I hope you start feeling better soon! Nothing worse than feeling like poo when you're away from home! You are definitely not the worst future mama in the world. The best thing you can do for baby is to take care of yourself!
@GhanimaAtreides: I can't imagine having to hide your pregnancy from the people who are living with you! And Pinterest definitely counts as prepping for baby! I am obsessed with Pinterest. But about a year ago, my mom asked me if we were trying for a baby because I had been pinning so many pregnancy/baby-related things. So lately I've kept my pinning under wraps and only using secret boards!
Week: 6
What's new with baby (size, development)? One app tells me baby is the size of a lady bug. Which is especially sweet because we've taken to calling baby "doodle bug!" The same app also tells me baby is the size of a chocolate chip. Mmm.......now I'm craving warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies........
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? There are a bunch of house projects we already had planned for this summer, most of which include painting. I have been so indecisive on choosing colors, though! I am also starting to think about the need to condense furniture/closets because we've been using baby's intended nursery as a getting ready area of sorts.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I tell DH that there have been 3 levels to my MS: full on nausea (only happened twice so far), queasy, and an uneasiness. I've mostly been hovering around the uneasiness feeling, but the last few days I've been starting to feel queasy after eating and while driving. My boobs are still incredibly sore and swollen. DH jokingly asked this morning if I got implants overnight because I have some serious pornstar boobs! I was already size DD pre-pregnancy, so I am seriously concerned with how big these babies are gonna get! Also, (TMI maybe?) I have been having a lot of white, stretchy CM, almost like the fertile EWCM but more white and less clear. There's been no spotting, so I'm trying not to read in to it at all.
When is your next appointment? May 25. The day after my birthday! What a wonderful gift, getting to see doodle bug for the first time
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? I sadly do not read as much as I wish I could. However, I feel like I literally grew up with the Harry Potter series, as it seemed like I was the same age as Harry when each new book was released, so that series has a soft spot.
BFP!!! 5/6/2016
EDD: 1/10/2017
It's a girl!
What's new with baby (size, development)? my one app says baby is the size of a sweet pea
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? I told my job already since I work for a small family company and they will have to replace me soon.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: Started feeling queasy in the morning yesterday and a bit worse today and was gagging in the shower. I'm starving ALL THE TIME it seems too. Definitely exhausted, hard with a 3 yr old to watch but H has been letting me snooze in the evenings and watching her.
When is your next appointment? My first appt. is Friday afternoon.
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? I'm not a big reader but love thrillers.
What's new with baby (size, development)? The baby is the size of a blueberry! Like the PP, I held it in my hand trying to believe that's how big the baby is right now. I also read the brain is rapidly developing, kidneys are growing, and the arms/legs are starting to become little paddles!
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? It's supposed to be insanely nice in NY this weekend, so we're hoping to get our landscaping done. DH also had the exterminator come yesterday to spray for bugs (including mosquitos).
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: My symptoms seem to be all over the place. Some days my head is in the toilet and other days there isn't enough food in my house! I'm also having the worst back pain. I'm thinking of taking a prenatal yoga class to help my back. The frequent trips to the bathroom are getting worse. The poor maintenance woman at my office probably can't stand me, because I'm always in there!
When is your next appointment? I had my u/s today. I meet with the head doctor at my practice next Tuesday to go over more details.
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? The Hunger Games was the last series I read. I finished it less than a week. Right now I'm listening to The Girl on the Train at work and I'm reading The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy at home (I know they're not series but I love to read!)
Week: super early, but week 4
New with baby: um, I have no idea! I can't get my app to change over from my 11 month old, but it's super tiny...maybe a poppy seed?
Plan/get ready for baby: not really, but I am potty training my 22 month old, so that will be very helpful in the long run! I started yesterday and pulled my hair out for a while, but today is going much better. Also, I wanted to get this done before MS and exhaustion hit.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I'm just feeling incredibly thankful! I'm hoping and praying this baby sticks and that our third blessing is really on its way. It's so hard to let it sink in this early
Next appt: my first appointment and US will be June 16!
GTKY: I'm not a huge reader with having two LO's running around, but I like to read the Bible and do a Bible study. Right now I'm going through "The Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer (she was the main character in the recent movie War Room).
What's new with baby (size, development)? Apparently size of an appleseed. So tiny!
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? Um...no. I had a discussion with my husband about going part time. That's about it. Oh...and we canceled our trip to belize! Boo.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions:
When is your next appointment? May 25. Which actually my birthday! So that's exciting. No US on that day i don't think anyway.
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? I don't really read. Wish i did
What's new with baby (size, development)? Neural tube closes this week! Very basic facial features are starting to form, the gills are starting to move closer to their final position as parts of the ear, and little buds are starting to form that will be the arms and legs!
Even though it's early, is there anything you're doing to plan/get ready for the baby's arrival? As PPs have said already, Pinterest! Also, starting to crochet a baby blanket that I'm going to use with weekly bump photos. The blanket will grow as my bump does.
Rant/rave/symptoms/questions: I'm ready to have my appetite back. No food sounds good or tastes good.
When is your next appointment? June 14th. Just had appointment number one with an u/s. Baby measured 6w1d and had a perfect heart rate of 108!
GTKY: What is your favorite book/series? So, I have to claim Harry Potter as the all time favorite, but I think my stand alone favorite is "Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay. If anyone is looking for an amazing read, I definitely recommend. Also, I'm very much in love with the Abhorson series and recommend that as well.