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April 2017 Moms
runningpenguin
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How far along are you?
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same?
Weekend updates?
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy?
(Sorry to post and run but I am heading to my other office right now)
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How far along are you? 4wks and 2 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? I'm dealing with the same symptoms as last time, just WAY earlier! Last time I did not start with morning sickness until week 6, this time I started the day after my BFP!
Weekend updates? We had a slow weekend. DH and DD were sick with a cold and I was feeling crummy. Still have not told our family. It's so hard to keep it to quiet, I'm usually very open with my family! Hoping to tell then in a couple of weeks.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I didn't really take maternity pictures with DH and didn't take any professional ones, just weekly pictures of the belly. I'm really hoping to get professional pictures with DH and DD this time, especially since this will more than likely be our last baby!
How far along are you? Almost 5 weeks. Seems forever already though. Crafty alcoholic beverages with some sort of citrus, liqueur, Hendricks gin, and gingerale, I miss you!
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? @Pinkpeonies I second what you said! Symptoms are earlier. I am moodier. One thing that's the same is that I will going through another school year pregnant and leaving toward the end, that's always hard!
Weekend updates? My DH was out of town this weekend. I was out of town the weekend before. We are looking forward to just hanging around the house with R and having some family time.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Not eat a milkshake from chick fil a every other day. I'm not normally an ice cream person, but gah - they were so good when I was pregnant. Luckily, I seem to be craving more savory foods. Also, exercise more. Seriously, I need to go do that now!
-- DS 3.8.14
-- MC 9.22.16 at 8 wks
How far along are you?
5 weeks 3 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same?
I'm already in a better place with this pregnancy. It took me a very long time to connect. I'm very much looking forward to enjoying it this time around. As far as being the same, I'm the bloat queen this go round too. Back into maternity clothes and loving it.
Weekend updates?
Told my parents this weekend and it went as badly as expected. DH was ticked and ready to write them off but honestly, I expected it and am already moving on.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy?
@Breesy14 I had to have a McDonald's hot fudge sundae every day of first trimester last time. This time I'm going to try and focus on good protein and being a little more active.
How far along are you? 3 weeks 4 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? With my first, my boobs ACHED for weeks, with my second, no pain at all. This time, it's just my nipples that are sore.
How is this pregnancy the same? I found out literally AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, which makes it a very long pregnancy.
Weekend updates? Sweet Jesus, my husband started playing Pokemon Go. At least we'll be going on lots of family walks!
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I'd like to make it a goal to workout 3x's a week. I gained 70 lbs during my first pregnancy because it was unplanned and I ate my way through it. My second was planned, I was in school and took a water aerobics class. I gained way less and felt better overall. So, now I'm hoping to keep up the workouts!
Married: 12-04-06
Annabelle: 1-1-08
Patrick: 8-15-10
EDD: 4-20-17
I'm actually nervous because I have zero symptoms yet and by this time last pregnancy I was totally nauseous and getting worse by the day. FX this is just later/easier and not a sign of things going south!
w/e update: everyone was sick with a cold so despite no pregnancy symptoms I stil felt like crap! I hope I didn't waste my last weekend of no symptoms.
im hoping to let this pregnancy not get in the way of work as much as it did last time. I'm close to a promotion and want to see that through before I really get impacted by new baby. Would be nice to go on Mat leave with that wrapped up rather than delayed, but so much is out of my control we'll have to see!
How far along are you? 5 weeks 3 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? No heartburn is the biggest difference! I had heartburn from 4 days after conception onwards with DS. So I'm loving the lack of heartburn. But the nausea has also started way earlier this time around and I'm feeling way more exhausted this time and my boobs are hurting a bit. So far there really haven't been any similarities...
Weekend updates? We had a super busy weekend, and DS didn't nap at all on Saturday. Which made for a bit of a crazy day. That was his first time skipping both of his naps (not intentional, boy did we try). And we had a huge family get together (my grandma's 90th) and it took a lot of effort not to tell people we are pregnant.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Definitely not gain as much weight. I gained about 70lbs with DS. I was so nauseous throughout (vomiting daily from weeks 8-24) and the only thing that made me feel better was carbs. I am trying to go on daily walks (about 3 miles) and eating as healthy as I can when I feel up to it. It's hard now that the nausea/vomiting has already started.
@runningpenguin I'm so sorry about your parents. That really sucks when family can't just act appropriately and be happy for you. Hugs.
How far along are you? 6 weeks 1 day
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? Well, last time the nausea started right at 6 weeks, but this time none yet. All the other common symptoms are the same. Except that my hormones seem more out of whack earlier...like I just want to punch my DH in the face and jump him simultaneously.
Weekend updates? Just some family time and errands.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I'm with you @Pinkpeonies .... more pictures! I'm also hoping to just enjoy the whole pregnancy more this time instead of worrying so much.
DS: 10-9-14
MC: 9-4-16
How far along are you? 4 weeks, 2 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? With DD I still didn't know I was pregnant at this point, so I can't really answer that. With my loss last month it was similar to this.
Weekend updates? Mostly sat at home and watched the Olympics. I had a really busy couple of weeks, so that felt good. Also I was grumpy and tired. So, that too.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Just enjoy it more. DD was not planned and it took the first half of the pregnant to finally feel ok with the whole thing. It was sort of embarrassing and I felt some shame at having a baby before we were ready. I sort of hated being pregnant, but I do wonder if some of it was just because of that. So, I am excited to just be happy about this pregnancy from the start.
DH: 30 year old pneumatic electrical engineer
BFP: June 25, 2016 and MC: July 3, 2016
DD2: April 16, 2017
BFP: November 30, 2018 EDD: August 14, 2019
How far along are you? 5w2d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? I have the same bloating and exhaustion but it seems like I've had more cramping this time. No nausea yet though.
I found out earlier this time so it may be too soon to tell.
Weekend updates? It was the OH sales tax holiday so I shopped by myself all morning Sunday and it was glorious. Then I came home and took an afternoon nap with my little guy.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I had a great pregnancy the first time so I am hoping it goes the same. I may not announce it to the public until a little later this time. I would love to try to be team green but I don't think I have the will power!
How far along are you? 6w1d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same?
Same symptoms, just earlier and more annoying because I have two little girls that require more energy than I have!
Weekend updates?
Tons of swimming, shopping, and Olympics!
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy?
Exercise and make wiser eating choices. Last pregnancy I ate whatever I wanted and gained 50lbs (15 lbs more than my first). Sadly I JUST lost most of that weight right before my BFP. This time I don't plan to make that mistake and I already love going on morning walks at least 5 mornings a week.
How far along are you? 4w2d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same?
Super tired, like I was the first time. Sore boobs. But already throwing up, which I didn't really have with #1.
Weekend updates?
Found out I was KU, so that pretty much sums up my weekend! lol
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy?
Like many other ladies, hoping not to gain as much this time around. Fingers crossed!
How far along are you? 4w5d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? I have 0 symptoms. With DS, my boobs were so ridiculously sore and that was what prompted me to POAS and find out that I was pregnant. This time, I've got nothing (though I really shouldn't complain, because I was MISERABLE with DS...MS all the way through 6 months, horrible sciatic pain, etc.), and it's making me a little nervous since my first bloods were on the low end of normal and I'm waiting to get the results of my second bloods to see if HCG is doubling as it should. I've had a bad feeling that this pregnancy won't stick, and I really, really hope I'm wrong.
Weekend updates? Survived FOUR separate events with family with no one noticing that I wasn't drinking. BOOM.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Staying fit. I had a lot of bleeding first tri last time, so I was on pelvic rest and wasn't allowed to run (I had just finished my first marathon right before I got KU), so I just became kind of a slob. I hadn't gotten the weight from DS off before getting KU again, so I really don't want it to all compound and just be horrible to get off in the end.
How far along are you? 5 weeks, 4 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? I feel more bloated and think I had some hints of queasiness today, which I didn't with my first.
Weekend updates? No news is good news
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Stay more active
How far along are you? 5 weeks
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? It's different because I don't have that overwhelming excitement that came with my first pregnancy. I don't feel the need to shout out our news to the world. It's similar because it happened so quickly
Weekend updates? Hubby was gone all weekend golfing. I slept terribly bc I was scared being in the house without him
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Be more active and not gain 50+ lbs.
How far along are you? 6 weeks 3 days
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? Well my first 2 pregnancies were complete opposites from each other. First had horrible MS...almost none with second. This one is worse than the first one I think so far. I am queasy all the time and my stomach feels horrible after I eat...I don't remember that with either of the others. Tiredness and sore books seems about the same. Moodiness might be a little more this time.
Weekend updates? I decided I wanted to tell my family during our reunion this weekend.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Well I would love to say that I won't develop pre-eclampsia this time around...or that I might finally get my VBAC...but since both of those are highly unlikely I will go with not gaining a bunch of weight this time. First one gained about 70...second one about 40...so hopeful to keep this one under that!
DS 1: 10/17/10
DS 2: 6/30/13
MMC found 4/2/16 D&C 4/4/16 & 4/10/16
Cautiously expecting.....EDD 4/1/17
How far along are you? 5w2d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? Honestly, I've forgotten when my nausea started with DD, but it was pretty mild and only lasted a few weeks. Maybe 6-9? I don't have an awful lot in the way of symptoms now, just tired and super sore nips when DD latches on to nurse. Oh, and major bloating. And some RLP/lightning crotch, which is definitely much earlier than last time.
Weekend updates? We took it easy for the most part, which was nice. It was my birthday on Sunday, so we went out for dinner. Soooo goooood.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I was still working when pregnant with DD and walking a lot because of it, so this time I'm really going to need to make an actual effort to get some exercise in and keep my weight gain reasonable. I only gained 20 lbs then - hoping I can keep it the same this go round!
DD1 born 3.2014
DD2 born 4.2017
DH: 30 year old pneumatic electrical engineer
BFP: June 25, 2016 and MC: July 3, 2016
DD2: April 16, 2017
BFP: November 30, 2018 EDD: August 14, 2019
@mrsstuessy, my first pregnancy was also unplanned and I was sick as a dog. As much as I was excited, pregnancy was NOT what I expected and I found myself feeling resentful (as guilty as it makes me feel to say that). I hope that you enjoy it more this time around!
Married: 12-04-06
Annabelle: 1-1-08
Patrick: 8-15-10
EDD: 4-20-17
How far along are you? 5w 1d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? Pretty much the same. Exhausted and cranky. Little queasy.
Weekend updates? Super boring. Cleaned and did a million errands
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? No MS amd not to gain 70#
How far along are you? Brand newbie - 4 weeks. Only know so early because we had been working with an RE so I've been poked and prodded for weeks.
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? So far, it's really just that I even know at this stage. I honestly think I'd be going crazy if I wasn't able to come to this board and get some of my excitement out!
Weekend updates? It was good! The biggest highlight was taking our DD to the pool.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Exercise more. Last time I walked (almost every day), but I had been really starting to get back to real workouts. I'm hoping to incorporate some additional activities like spin.
How far along are you? 6 weeks
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? I have to agree, I feel like the symptoms have hit earlier than before, but like @runningpenguin said, I definitely feel more connected this time. It took me a long time to get excited last time, so I'm thankful that I have a much more positive outlook this time. Perhaps part of that is a product of feeling criticized by a parent? I'm still nervous to tell my mom because she has a way about making everything about herself. I've dealt with it long enough, I'm more immune to it, but I still dread having to do it.
Weekend updates? I felt like poo this past weekend. I think I was trying to do too much and with the heat, I was wiped out.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I want to be more present, mentally. I was so consumed with fear and skepticism last time, I forgot to enjoy it. I felt very secluded and alone for some reason, but I do not feel that way at all now, and I hope to continue in that.
How far along are you? 6 weeks today
How is this pregnancy the same/different from first? I am feeling symptoms way earlier with this one. In fact that's what prompted me to take the test - I just felt weird and my boobs really hurt which rarely happens with PMS. Basically since my BFP I've had some kind of symptoms every day - some days not as bad as others. With my first I really didn't start feeling "icky" til about 8 weeks (just tired) and it only lasted til like 10/11 weeks then the rest of the pregnancy was pretty "easy." I am praying that with this one I just feel this way at the beginning and the rest of the pregnancy is as easy as the first cause I really loved being pregnant with my son.
Weekend update? Helped my sister do some wedding errands and work on her invites on Saturday and then on Sunday evening my hubby got home from being gone almost a week. I was never so happy to see him get back and have his help with daily life again!
GTKY: What is one thing you are hoping to do differently this pregnancy? I hope to "exercise" a little more with this one - at least take walks more often once the weather cools down. Also I didn't take any formal maternity pics (just bump ones every few weeks) the first time so I hope to actually do some of those this time and include my DS. Although, sometimes when I think about taking them I then feel guilty like "if I didn't take them with my son is that terrible to take them with #2, will my son be mad about that some day?" Gotta love pregnancy hormones and overthinking!
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? Morning sickness showed up WAY sooner than last time. It's been rough.
Weekend updates? I let some friends know and that was exciting.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I'm hoping to be a bit more active this time around. I had actually joined WW in June and have lost 15lbs when I got my BFP so I'm hoping to at least try to walk daily.
me: 33, Factor V Leiden, MTHFR + hubs: 37
BFP #1: 9/25/14 -- EDD: 6/4/15
Jesse, our baby boy: 2/25/15 @ 25.6 weeks, 2lbs 2oz & 13.5 inches. spent 66 days in the NICU.
BFP #2: 7/29/16 -- EDD: 3/30/17
baby #2 on the way.
How far along are you? I'm 6w2d (wohoo look at my ticker that finally posted
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How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same?
So far both pregnancies are pretty similar. I have lower back pain and cramping just like last time. Although, first time around was a lot more intense and I had some spotting. I'm extremely tired and want to say more than first time around, but that's simply because now I can't just come home and nap until bedtime, I have to tend to my daughter. Otherwise I'm feeling pretty good as I did with my DD.
The biggest difference so far is so welcoming!!! With my daughter I had a stuffy/runny/clogged up nose THE ENTIRE PREGNANCY! I mean literally basically from implantation day until delivery. I was gagging all the time and was going through at least one big pack of Kleenex a day. It was absolutely awful. I am so extremely happy I don't have that this time.
Weekend updates?
I had mentioned in another post that we celebrated my H's bday over the weekend and my friend put me in an uncomfortable situation by asking if we had anything to share since I was ordering n/a beer... that sucked. Another big thing we did was buy a new backpack for our daughter who is starting kindergarten in a month
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy?
Actually I'm trying to do what I did with my first pregnancy. I was very active and did prenatal yoga and I walked a lot. The circumstances are a lot different this time around so I'm hoping to find ways to stay active. So far, not doing too well. I'm also not watching what I'm eating like I did first time around
One thing I'll try to do differently is stress less about my job and take care of myself. My old boss drove me nuts until the doc said "you are done, I'm not letting you go back to work anymore". Good thing is that I'm the boss now and the president of the company is very understanding and supportive of families so I know he won't be any trouble once I announce it at work.
How far along are you?
5weeks (I think will confirm at my first apptmnt Sept. 15)
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same?
My boobs hurt
They never did before. I don't have an appetite)
Weekend updates? Told our parents they are really excited for #2
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy?
Enjoy it!
Oh, and our due dates are the same! April 7th!!
How far along are you? almost 5 weeks
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? This one is going to be different because I feel so less stressed, I already know what to expect. I will have a planned C sections vs labor and emergency C section and I am so okay with it! Same is my heightened sense of smell!
Weekend updates? Found out I was pregnant!
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy; Hoping not to gain as much weight!
How far along are you? 5w3d - Going off my app until the first appointment
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? It's been running pretty identical to my last one - no real symptoms other than the food aversion is beginning. Trying to force myself to get decent meals in last time was a real chore - totally hoping this kid will go easier on me!
Weekend updates? We are celebrating our little boy's 2nd birthday this weekend. Can't wait to see his little face light up on the presents we got him. Also, can't wait for this weekend to be over - going to be hard to be with all of our family and not have any be suspicious that I'm not drinking. This is the only major event we will have with everyone the first few weeks so I just keep telling myself surely I can pull this off.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Really enjoy it. This could be our last little one - we want more kids but aren't committing to it until we see what life is like with 2 little ones.
How far along are you? 4w6d
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? So far it feels different in that everything seems to be happening earlier. I've already started with nausea, but with DD I had no morning sickness and with DS I started throwing up at 6w. My boobs are also tingling all the time. With my other kids, my boobs never bothered me. How is this pregnancy the same? Like DS, I think morning sickness is going to be a thing. I also cannot remember anything! My brain is useless.
Weekend updates? I can barely remember the weekend by now! Last Saturday I got my BFP! This is my last week before I go back to work (I teach), so I am trying to enjoy it.
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? I really want to enjoy it. It's not that I didn't enjoy my last pregnancy, but I think it's easy to be distracted when you have kids running around. I want to savor every part of this one, as this is going to be our last baby.
DD: 6/20/11
DS: 2/23/13
EDD: 4/15/17
How far along are you? Almost 5 weeks I think. I ovulated late so according to my LMP I'm 6 weeks 3 days, but I didn't get a positive until 4 days ago and my HCG level was 117 so I'm in the 4-5 week range.
How is this pregnancy different from your first/others? How is this pregnancy the same? It is the same as far as pregnancy symptoms go except I feel like I have mild cramps everyday this time around.
Weekend updates? We have told most of our family and our close friends. I can't help it!
GTKY: What is one thing you're hoping do differently this pregnancy? Enjoy it and not rush it. This will be my last pregnancy. I had my daughter at 35 weeks so I'm hoping to make it to term. No NICU stay this time
how is preg same/different? Last time my boobs hurt from the beginning. Only reason I even took a test is bc I've been waking up several times a night to go to bathroom already!
gtky: I'm hoping I will continue eating healthy but exercise more than I did last time. My dd is about to turn 1 so I know she will be keeping me busy!