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December 2016 Moms
cayaylonglegs
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Me:27 H:30
Till death do us part: 7.2.2011
Trying to conceive since 01.2014
Low AFC and azoospermia
IVF #1 03.2016 - BFP 03.28.2016
Due: 12.05.2016
Monday Ticker Change 8.29
cayaylonglegs
member
How many weeks?
What size is baby?
Upcoming appointments?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
What size is baby?
Upcoming appointments?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Me:27 H:30
Till death do us part: 7.2.2011
Trying to conceive since 01.2014
Low AFC and azoospermia
IVF #1 03.2016 - BFP 03.28.2016
Due: 12.05.2016
Re: Monday Ticker Change 8.29
26 weeks!
What size is baby?
kale, butternut squash, bowling pin
Upcoming appointments?
Well.. I was supposed to have my glucose test today, but they had to reschedule til Friday and that's throwing off my day.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Ugh. I've never intensely dealt with body image issues. I've never owned a scale and just lived my life without taking too much stock into how I looked. I find myself having mini panic attacks in the evening worrying about how big I'm getting and just generally not feeling attractive. Which is also weird because I was looking forward to getting a huge baby belly. I can't really describe what's going on in my head right now.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
Craving orange juice, apple cider, and milkshakes. Aversions for all meats
Symptoms of restless legs and sciatica
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Off the top of my head I would say the Harry Potter universe, but ya know only if I was a witch, I wouldn't want to be a muggle.
Me:27 H:30
Till death do us part: 7.2.2011
Trying to conceive since 01.2014
Low AFC and azoospermia
IVF #1 03.2016 - BFP 03.28.2016
Due: 12.05.2016
23 I think...
What size is baby?
A bunch of grapes, a chinchilla, a Barbie, or but de noel (whatever that is).
Upcoming appointments?
I've got two next week but nothing until then.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I've mentioned a few times that I caught DD's cold and then dealt with a nasty cough for the last two weeks. It's just going away now really. But I'm worried because late last week I started bruising ribs from coughing, so I tried to make a GP appointment. He didn't have anything open and referred me to my OB. They didn't have any openings and referred me to urgent care. By the time I got word back from them on urgent care, I was out of town on a work trip with no transportation. And by the time I got home the cough had really started to improve. So now I'm worried that the cold/cough could have hurt bubs somehow in that time. It's too late now, but I'm all anxious-festery now.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
Scuppernongs are in season, so I'm eating ALL of those. Like a carton a day at least. Seriously, I have to eat all of them before they leave my grocery store in like a week.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Duh Harry Potter, and duh I would be a witch.
Baby #1
Baby #2
~04/19/16 EDD 12/26/16~
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What size is baby?: He is the size of an Atlantic Puffin...!
Upcoming appointments?: I have a 24-week check-up on Thursday, but as I mentioned in the other thread, I'm not sure if I'm going to be getting the GD screening or not.
Rants/Raves/Questions?: Ashton is starting to get stronger in his movements, so it's cool to watch my tummy dance and jump! @cayaylonglegs I know what you mean. My self-esteem wasn't perfect before, but I was looking at some pre-pregnancy photos and I said out loud, "I wanna be skinny again!" The irony is that I didn't think I was skinny before, but now I realize how wrong I was. >.>
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?: I just want sweets.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose? I wish I could be a werewolf!
24
What size is baby?
Cantaloupe
Upcoming appointments?
I have an ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday to check his heart. He only had one artery instead of two so they want to make sure everything looks normal.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I'm getting tired of getting up so many times during the night to pee but I guess that won't get any better when Spencer is here.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
Back hurts. I thought I would have a few more weeks before that started...
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Harry Potter for sure. But not a squib or a Muggle. I'd have to be a witch.
25 Weeks
What size is baby?
Size of a cauliflower...how do they come up with these comparisons?!
Upcoming appointments?
Not until 9/20, when I have my blood glucose test
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I've had trouble sleeping lately, which sucks. Even with my pregnancy pillow. Oddly I slept without it the last few nights, and have slept better. DH is going out of town though for 3 nights, and I sleep horribly when he's gone ugh.
So on the body thing, it's kinda funny. I've ALWAYS had body issues, and I definitely was not skinny when I got pregnant. I seriously hate all those body weight charts, because according to them, I'm "morbidly obese". Yes, morbidly. I was a size 12, with a bit of a tummy, by the way. Oh and I also have DD boobs to go with it. But sure, I'm morbidly obese. The internet is not kind to overweight pregnant women either, forever telling you how you shouldn't gain much weight and you must exercise and you're putting your baby in danger. Whatever. So when I found out twins, I had a panic attack thinking about all the weight I would gain, especially since I seemed to have gain 10 pounds the instant I got pregnant. My doctor has not once mentioned my weight, like, at all. At 25 weeks, I've gained 24 pounds....and while I can tell I've gotten bigger, I had someone who hadn't seen me since I first announced my pregnancy say, "shouldn't you be getting bigger? Girl you look awesome!". I'm starting to wonder how big I actually will get...because it's been pretty slow so far lol.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
Ugh sweets. Ice cream mainly. Which I'm sure will be so awesome for my blood glucose test. Baby kicks are getting stronger; it feels weird lol.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Harry Potter, and I'd be a witch. DUH. haha love that I'm so not alone here.
What size is baby? Cauliflower
Upcoming appointments? not for another three weeks. I did my glucose test today though. That wasn't as bad as I imagined but it is making feel awfully tired right now.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm still pretty sad that I can't wear my wedding ring... Has any STM or anyone else been able to wear their ring again during their pregnancy or did they have to wait until after the birth?
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions? I want all the Italian food. Made stuffed shells for dinner last night. I still can't stand the smell of french fries and In and Out smelled horrible the last two times I drove by
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Together Since 04/21/2009; Married Since 05/29/2013
Baby Boy born 11/30/16
Baby #2 Due December 4
25 weeks!! Only 14wks to go, since I'm having a RCS at 39wks.... double digits baby - 98 Days!! Eek!
What size is baby?
Cauliflower, Baseball glove, Napa cabbage, Prairie dog, Tarte Tatin (French dessert)
Upcoming appointments?
We have an appt this Wed. Should have been at 24wks last week but Dr was on vaca. Will likely schedule glucose test and the RCS this week! Whoot!
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
I've been eating a lot of cereal - Raisin Bran and Cheerios mainly. Last pregnancy I ate a Ton of ice cream all throughout 2nd tri and much of 3rd... and I gained 50lbs. Towards the end I ate cereal and realized what my body was really craving was the calcium. Soooo, I'm trying to be proactive this go-around
As far as symptoms, I've mentioned it in a couple places but my body took the leap to 3rd tri as sooner this pregnancy, which I hear is typical in 2nd+ pregnancies. So all that comes with 3rd tri. I'm feeling pretty good overall though
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Joining the Harry Potter crowd, only as a witch. That'd be Awesome!!!
26!
What size is baby?
Some website said the size of a Double Gulp from 7-11... odd.
Upcoming appointments?
Nothing until 9/9 but starting to come up with my list of stupid FTM things to ask.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rant: I am annoyed at how easily I get winded/worn out. I also have yet to see the pregnancy "glow" unless by glow you mean splotches all over my cheeks.
Rave: I saw a lot of family over the weekend at my cousin's wedding and it was nice. They all said I looked great but I think they were just being nice.
Question: can't think of any at the moment... I'm sure I have some though.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
Besides acne, I am also starting to get more back and hip pain. I know it's not bad yet, and I feel like such a baby complaining. I seem to always be saying to my husband, "My [whatever] hurts, BUT I KNOW IT ISN'T THAT BAD YET AND IT'S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE... pathetic cry/laugh"
Cravings... hmm. I started drinking more cranberry/strawberry juice lately... and I've had more smoothies and shakes in the past couple of weeks than I think I've ever had in my life. But I think that's more weather related than anything else.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Harry Potter is definitely up there. Trying to think of another fictional world is hard. Maybe the fictional world where DC sports do well and win championships sometimes? That would be pretty sweet...
How many weeks?
26
What size is baby?
Kale, a scallion, a bowling pin, a double gulp
Upcoming appointments?
None
Rants/Raves/Questions?
How often is everyone taking Tylenol? I am finding that I have really restless, achy legs at night and if I take a Tylenol or two before bed it really helps but I don't really want to be taking it every night. I haven't had to take any at any other time.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
Restless, achy legs at bedtime seems to be my biggest symptom. A smidge of back pain and a smidge of heartburn. Oh, also I still have bacne. The rest of my skin is clear so that one surprises me.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
I'd join you guys in Harry Potter world.
What size is baby? grapefruit
Upcoming appointments? not until the 12th
Rants/Raves/Questions? I am happy to see my parents this weekend. And the baby is moving around so much lately. I was sitting on the couch last night and the baby was kicking and I could feel it in my butt, this is my 3rd pregnancy and I never had that sensation before. And also with every pregnancy I have not been able to feel my left thigh, it is just numb and it happened a few days ago with this baby. I am also really suprised that I haven't had any heartburn yet. I had it really bad with DS and DD.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions? I really want fresh fruit, watermelon, pineapple, apples, peaches...yumm
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose? no clue
How many weeks?
25 weeks!
What size is baby?
Thanks @jennbaylor12 - Cauliflower, Baseball glove, Napa cabbage, Prairie dog, Tarte Tatin (French dessert)
Upcoming appointments?
Nothing until 9/20, unless something comes up between now and then.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Last Friday, I moved my current work stuff to my new desk (started a new position today), and figured I'd just move the 2 boxes myself since they weren't SO heavy. I managed fine, but freaked myself out thinking that I had done damage to my insides due to the "don't lift anything more than 40lbs." they say, as I was super tired afterwards and feel like I strained a muscle down there. I doubt these 2 boxes were even close to that weight, but still. I just wanted to get it done, so that is why. Baby wasn't very active this weekend so that freaked me out more... but he's back to his moving self today so I think everything is all good. Other than that... not much else going on right now. Baby went to his first college football game Saturday, so that was fun!
Luckily, we got a relative of DH's seats, which has aisle access for the many times I had to pee. Our normal seats are with my parents, and in a middle of a row and up a lot of stairs. So, I am going to have to limit liquid intake so I can just go before the games, halftime and a quick stop before we leave.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
No big cravings, just food in general. I do best with a light snack before I go to bed so I don't wake up starving the next morning, like I did on Saturday and didn't feel great until after I ate. No aversions besides eating something and it not hitting the spot like I thought it would.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Man, this is hard. Growing up, I always wanted to live in Stoneybrook, CT so I could be in the Baby-Sitter's Club. Now, I'd also jump on that Harry Potter bandwagon. It's so magical! I think I would actually want to be a muggle with powers, like Hermoine.
TTC Since: November 2015
BFP: March 31, 2016
DS: November 21, 2016
What size is baby? A bowling pin. That's fun.
Upcoming appointments? Not until next week, 9/7
Rants/Raves/Questions? I have felt Oliver kick a LOT more since late last week, so I'm all googly-eyed over that. I am FASCINATED by my changing body. I am 5'0" and have always weighed somewhere in the 105-115 range, depending. I now have curves in all these places and it's crazy man! I'm a little worried about the months to come. Just HOW MUCH POUNDAGE can this frame handle? Stay tuned...
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions? Nothing new here, just the same ol' stuff. I am all about ice cream sandwiches these days... found a great brand I like a lot called Alden's. Highly recommend ;0)
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose? Let's all be wizards and witches together, please! Sign me right up for HP World.
@dmontgo I used to enjoy the wine (when I lived in NC) before I started drinking real wine. Now it's SO sweet I can't stand it. But the grapes? Yea, gimme some of those.
Baby #1
Baby #2
~04/19/16 EDD 12/26/16~
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DS: 12/20/16
EDD: 11/29/18
How many weeks?
25 weeks
What size is baby?
Cauliflower.. which seems smaller than a Cantaloupe that he was last week.
Upcoming appointments?
Glucose test on Wednesday. I called asking if they could let me have the drink at home so I don't have to wait around for an hour to get my blood drawn and they said they take my blood before taking the drink. So I GUESS I will just go shopping or something in between the blood draws.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Amen to the body image thoughts @cayaylonglegs. My brain changes my opinion of myself several times per day.. many happen to coincide with how recently I've had a bowel movement.
Sex has hurt for me the last couple of times which really stinks. I want it mentally and emotionally, but I'm thinking the inflammation/extra blood flow down yonder has made special time worse, not better. Will talk to doc on Weds.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
I got a ton of fresh rhubarb from a farmer trying to get rid of it.. so I made strawberry rhubarb crisp this weekend. Also.. pumpkin muffins! One can of pumpkin + 1 box spice cake mix bake @400 for 15. So tasty and easy.
When I eat my 'normal' amount of food I can tell it's too much now. The full bloated feeling is quite uncomfortable when you're tummy is already stretched out this far!
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
I'm probably alone in the fact that I'm not a Harry Potter gal. Maybe the Matrix, Aladdin or Despicable Me. The last one because mostly I just want a minion.
DS: 12/20/16
EDD: 11/29/18
How many weeks? 24
What size is baby? a cantaloupe
Upcoming appointments? None this week
Rants/Raves/Questions? Ugh. I started working a second job that was supposed to be only 4 hours a day maybe 3 days a week. Well they started scheduling me 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I told them that I cant work 2 full time jobs and I wasn't hired for this, and they replied that they need the help now so not working at least 30 hours a week doesn't help them. So i quit. I feel better. working 80 hours a week was killing me anyways!! Thats why I haven't posted for weeks!!
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions? I can't stand the smell of fried eggs. Ick. I use to eat them daily but I haven't enjoyed them in awhile
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose? I'm with you all Harry Potter all the way. I'd like to live in the Marvel universe too though!!
24- woohoo viability!
What size is baby?
Cantaloupe, ear of corn
Upcoming appointments?
Not until next week
Rants/Raves/Questions?
@brittnic86 I am in a very similar situation with those damn charts! I was a size 8/10 pre-pregnancy, but on the chart I land in the overwieght/obese category. I wouldn't say I was super skinny, but your're right, the internet does try to freak you out about weight gain. I ended up losing some weight in the MS phase of 1st tri and have just gained that back. We'll see how 3rd tri goes. My midwives don't seem too concerned about it, only mentioned a target weight gain goal at my first appt and nothing since. I've decided not to try to stress about it too much, just eat when I'm hungry and try to make good food choices.
Symptoms/Cravings/Aversions?
I'm so glad I'm not alone about feeling like I'm entering the uncomfortable phase of pregnancy already! My back/hips/neck have been giving me problems, especially in the last week. There's been a lot of stress as work the last few days and I tend to hold my stress in my neck and shoulders, but pregnancy has definitely made it worse. Thankfully, I was able to get a prescription for massage therapy- it helps so much! I highly recommend looking into that for others having back pain.
GTKY: If you could live in any fictional world where would you choose?
Most definitely Harry Potter! Little bit obsessed over here, and so happy to see fellow HP fans
DS: 12/20/16
EDD: 11/29/18