July 2017 Moms

STM Check In 11/16

LuLiLaEvLuLiLaEv member
edited November 2016 in July 2017 Moms
**I will post this on Wednesdays going forward, but since we didn't get one this week, I thought I'd go ahead and post!**
This check-in is for moms pregnant with their second, third, fourth, etc!
How far along are you?
How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling)
Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same?
Rant/Rave/Questions?
GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?




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Re: STM Check In 11/16

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  • @Cynth0104 We didn't find out with our first, but my husband wanted to SO bad. I told him I was the one who had to carry the baby for 9 months and then push it out, I got to pick! lol
  • @abmommy15, I am the same way with sleeping. Exhausted but have a hard time actually sleeping at night!
  • How far along are you?
    Just five weeks.
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling).
    Norelle is almost 8, Liira is 4, and Aveline is 1.
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same?
    So far this is the same, EXCEPT it is the only unplanned pregnancy.
    Rant/Rave/Questions?
    Anyone else feeling more overwhelmed than excited? I hate that I feel this way when I know others struggle with fertility, but I was not expecting to have a baby so soon after my last.
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    Keep exercising throughout. Going well so far.
  • How far along are you? 7 weeks 6 days
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling).
    Audrey is 11 months
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same?
    So far very similar. I'm pretty tired with all day nausea. Only big difference is that I'm not very hungry, so I have to force myself to eat since I'm also still nursing my daughter. Last time I was just as nauseated, but I was also constantly hungry.
    Rant/Rave/Questions?
    I'm not ready to tell my family because I'm not looking forward to all of the criticism about nursing while pregnant. They already give me grief that I'm still breastfeeding at 11 months, they expected me to stop a lot earlier, so I know it's only going to increase.
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    Not gain as much weight. I gained 50 lbs with my daughter and got a lot of grief about it from my OB weekly. Didn't seem to matter to her that it was mostly water and I lost it quickly. 
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  • Shaq1009Shaq1009 member
    edited November 2016

    How far along are you?5 + 1 

    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling)4.5 - Maddox 2.5 - Nolan

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same?Haven't had any symptoms so far other than some crabbiness and slightly sore boobs.  Pretty much the same as the first two. 

    Rant/Rave/Questions?My youngest has been waking up every morning around 4am to pee for the last several weeks and it needs to stop!  We need to enjoy full nights of sleep while it's possible. 

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    Exercise more and advocate for myself more while in labor. 




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  • How far along are you? 
    5 weeks 3 days

    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling)
    DS 17 months

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same?
    Heartburn reared  its ugly head much earlier this time! 

    Rant/Rave/Questions?
    DS is at the super helpful stage (helps me empty grocery bags, pushes laundry basket down hallway while I pull it, etc) so I'm really excited for baby to come. I have a feeling he's going to be such a helpful and loving big brother!!

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    I'm  expecting a GD diagnosis since I had it last time. I've started making changes already so if I do get diagnosed, I'll already have a head start on making food choices that helped me manage my blood sugar last time (low carb bread, more protein/veggies ). Hopefully it will make the transition easier this time around, because going from eating ice cream every day to no ice cream while pregnant....not fun :wink:
  • How far along are you? 6+3
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) My DS is 9 months

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? Nausea and cravings. With my last pregnancy the only symptom I was worried about was dizziness - super different so far. 

    Rant/Rave/Questions? I am absolutely dreading telling MY FAMILY. We decided to announce to family over thanksgiving (provided everything goes well at my US on monday) and my parents opted to go on vacation, and my sister cancelled coming to us because she just met a guy who might hang out with her on Thanksgiving  :| (she's 10 years younger than I am so those are her priorities).  So I'm kind of just thinking about them finding out with the rest of the world instead. If I'm not face to face with them to strong arm my mother into not saying anything she'd probably beat me to a public announcement and post it on her FB. (this has happened previously). 

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? Want to do differently? Have a fully set up, Land of Nod catalog type nursery. Probably not going to happen - we had just moved when my DS was born, and this time we'll be in the middle of renovations...
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  • @babypi I keep hearing about these OBs who harp on weight constantly. That would drive me nuts! I gain quickly (and a fair amount, probably around 50lb+) while pregnant, but I lose it quickly too. If my doctor harasses me about my weight I will seriously plotz. As it is, I ask them not to tell me the number when they weigh me at each appointment. 

    @chiquita928 I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's health. I know strokes can cause all sorts of changes (the brain is so sensitive), and to have seizures on top of that. Glad to hear his meds seem to be helping as well as establishing a routine. It sounds like you are a very strong and supportive partner, and I'm glad you have a support system too.

    How far along are you? 6 weeks 4 days

    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling). 3 and 1.75, both girls

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? Nausea, exhaustion, acne. Same as other two at the beginning.

    Rant/Rave/Questions? 

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? I'd like to be more at peace with my pregnant body. I'm naturally slender and eat normally when I'm pregnant, but I gain lots of weight (not an insane amount, but definitely not 25lb or whatever the recommended amount is). This bothers me because it is so tiring and hard on my body to carry so much extra weight around. And I gain weight in annoying places (arms and chest, leading to the dreaded double chin). But it's just what my body does when I'm pregnant, and I need to be ok with that. Besides, I have two girls and I don't want them to see me worried about my weight. My mom was really good about weight issues (she never talked about dieting or wanting to lose weight) and I think that's why I have a pretty healthy relationship with weight and food. I want to pass that along to my girls.
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  • How far along are you? 
    7 weeks 

    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) 

    Isaiah is 5, Ivy will be 2 in a few weeks and Idris is 10 months. 

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? 
    So far the same lots of nausea , no vomiting. 

    Rant/Rave/Questions? 

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? 
    No bed sharing ! 

  • How far along are you? 7w5d
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) Tyler is 3.5 and Audree is 2 today!
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? I'm super tired, but this time around I'm dealing with nausea - I had NONE with DS and like 1 day with DD. 
    Rant/Rave/Questions? Not at the moment
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? During pregnancy? NOT gain 50+ pounds. During delivery, not stress out about my 3rd csection.  



    married 7.18.12   DS1 4.29.13   EDD 11.23.14

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  • How far along are you?
    6+1
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling)
    1 DS he is 10 in a month

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? From what I recall it's the same... nausea,  fatigue ,  bloating... 


    Rant/Rave/Questions?
    10 more days until ultrasound . ..

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    A lot. Things have changed in the baby world in ten years and I was  university student living off of my student loan last time. I had a lot of energy 10 years ago too... So I think I will have more things this time. because I can afford them, and I might need them more! 
    EDD: 13/07/2017
    PAIF/PgAL
  • @tsarina Thank you. It's funny because last pregnancy (and wedding planning, and everything) I would get all offended when my MIL would do chores when she was over, give unsolicited advice and whatnot.  Once everything hit the fan around here, though, I was so grateful that she was willing to be so helpful.  Perspective.
  • @tsarina It drives me nuts too. Crazy thing is, I've never really been anything other than comfortable in my weight. But now I find myself worrying about gaining too much again. Ugh. I also eat really healthy, so it was frustrating to have my dr telling me to cut out junk and eat better because I was gaining too much. I lost all the weight by 6 months PP too. 
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  • How far along are you? 
    5 weeks
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling)
    Cora is 16 months old 
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same?
    So far I think it's similar. I don't feel I'm as exhausted, YET, but my work schedule is definitely different this time as well which could be a big reason for that too.
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    I want to be more relaxed. My first pregnancy I was so scared of doing anything to hurt her. I also gained way to much weight. So I'd like to not do that this time too. I just lost 25 lbs and then found out I'm pregnant. 
  • How far along are you? 7w6d
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) almost 3yr old son Hunter
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? This pregnancy has been a lot worse. The nausea set in at 5 weeks and has been constant! W my first I really didn't have anything till 7 weeks and it was mild.
    Rant/Rave/Questions? This nausea is making me so snippy and I'm afraid everyone is going to hate me!!
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? I don't want to gain as much weight as I did w my first. I want to be healthier and more relaxed. I was a nervous wreck last time!



  • TelusTelus member
    edited November 2016
    * How far along are you? 6w5d
    How old are your kiddos? DD Alyza is 17 mos :)
    * Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? Similar exhaustion to last time - first pregnancy I was working longer hours. Now I'm working FT hours, but have a toddler at home! Morning sickness started at 7w last time. Praying it doesn't rear its head again this time!
    * Rant/Rave/Questions: My EDD is July 10. (No dating ultrasound yet). I am MOH for my sister July 8, in a town an hour away from the closest hospital. Am I crazy???
    * GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time? I'm on the same page as many of the other women here -- I don't want to gain as much weight. I gained 50 lbs with my last pregnancy. Then, I got back down to my pre-pregnancy weight by 12 mos pp bf. But after weaning I gained back 20lbs. So I'm starting out 20lbs heavier than last time, and my OB already was on my case about my weight constantly last time... I have the same OB this time. Plus I need to fit in a bridesmaid dress 2 days before my DD...  :/

    **Edited to add daughter's name.

    1 on earth, 2 in heaven watching over us.
  • How far along are you? 4 weeks
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) 10 (Dante) 4 (James) 3 (Alex) 13 (Keiko-stepdaughter)
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? hmmmm more queasy stomach already than the other 4. Barely had any symptoms with my 2nd pregnancy(oldest son) but youngest 2 boys I had the tiredness and sore boobs right from the start.
    Rant/Rave/Questions?
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? We aren't telling everyone so early this time around. Keeping it to ourselves till at least christmas maybe longer (my bf and his bf were told but no one else).
                           SD(13) DS(10) DS(4) DS(3)
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  • How far along are you? 4w3d
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) Grayson, turned 1 last week
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? i haven't had many symptoms yet, but i didn't realyy get any until 6 weeks with my son
    Rant/Rave/Questions? 
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? I am hoping to relax and enjoy the pregnancy more. I had 2 mc before my son so I was constantly anxious and preparing myself for bad news. 
  • How far along are you? 4+3
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling)Declan 3, Hadley 17months, Mason 17months

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? my first I felt great, feeling similar to my second, nausea, fatigue food aversions.


    Rant/Rave/Questions? anxiously awaiting our first son to see if there is one munchkin or 2 jellybeans

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? I would really like to enjoy this pregnancy, I stressed so much with my twins and hope to be more laid back this time.
  • How far along are you? 8 weeks today
    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) Joey is 4
    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? Nausea, cramps a bit (but I am on progesterone shots), still have major aversions to food! I had nausea with the first as well.
    Rant/Rave/Questions?  Had a little spotting yesterday.  Scary!  It stopped but my doctor will still see me on Monday to take another peak at the little bean due to this being an IVF pregnancy.
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? Definitely eat better this pregnancy.  Also, once baby is here, I will definitely trust my own gut instincts more, rather than listening to the advice of others.
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  • @babypi DD2 is almost 18 months and I still nurse her at night. With DD1, she loved nursing and everyone told me that I needed to wean her before DD2 came or she'd be jealous of the baby. I planned to tandem nurse but DD1 weaned herself and no jealousy. You do you.
  • How far along are you? 6 weeks 

    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) Ella is 4

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? my boobs are out of control.  Its my only real symptom right now but they ache like crazy and they're already porn star status.  Its killing me!

    Rant/Rave/Questions?  We are taking our DD to Disneyland in two weeks and I'm just a little depressed that I won't be able to ride hardly any of her favorite rides with her.  Sad!

    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around? I want to relax and enjoy the newborn phase.  I'm also going to take more time off of work, even if that means not getting paid.  I just want to soak it all in, the good & the bad.  

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  • How far along are you? 4w4d

    How old are your kiddos? (and names if you're comfortable telling) 15 months

    Symptoms? How is this pregnancy different from the first? How is it the same? I'm not having as many symptoms as I did with my daughter. At this point with my pregnancy with her I was off most foods. But I still feel mostly normal. Which is a little worrying I'll admit since I have a history of losses. 

    Rant/Rave/Questions?
    GTKY: What is one thing you want to do differently this time around?
    I want to be able to get the VBAC I so desperately want. Never even got to labor with my daughter and while the c section saved her life and I have no regrets, I do feel sad that I never got to experience a natural childbirth. 



    BFP May 2013 - MMC at 8 weeks
    BFP September 2013 - MMC at 12 weeks
    BFP February 2014 - early loss/CP at 4.5 weeks
    BFP May 2014 - MMC/ complete molar pregnancy at 11 weeks
    BFP December 2015 - DD born 8/18/2015
    BFP November 2016 - pending...



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