STM+ check in 1/13

sugarpixxie2 · January 2017

Going to pay these and run, will come back to answer later!

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?

3. Appointments this week?

4. Rants/Raves

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing

LuckyPenny1231 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? Two girls. 4.5 years and 2 years

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? It's too early to say yet. I have been having a little heartburn and loss of appetite.

3. Appointments this week? None

4. Rants/Raves

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing? Taking a bath and reading, catching up on the dvr, drinking wine

, walking around target alone is heaven.

sugarrush · January 2017

1. Remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
Just 1 and my furbaby

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
I'm not nauseous except when I go too long without eating. Teeth pain went away, now its just bloating for days. OH and sleeping a lot.

3. Appointments this week?
Not until 2/2

4. Rants/Raves
DH is driving me CRAZY. I wish I liked him better right now.

5. Questions
I need a substitute for coffee. I usually have a cup every day and right now my body is like BLEH dont drink coffee.... so what else am I going to do to wake myself up at work?!

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
Go to the grocery store... alone. Or go get a massage, an ice cream cone by myself, get my nails/hair done.

hangingwiththehales · January 2017

1.How many kiddos do you have?
2 little boys. 3 and 1 year old

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
The nausea hasn't been bad (knock on wood!) but the mood swings are fierce

3. Appointments this week?
Not till next week

4. Rants/Raves
Hoping my OB does a dating ultrasound bc this little one was a little bit of a surprise so I'm not confident on the dates.

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
I recently joined a book club, so reading is nice. Pampering time is always such a treat though. Hair, nails, massage. I'll take anything!

DPandMB · January 2017

1. Remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
3 - 16, 11 and almost 2

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
exhausted, sore boobs, hungry and some nausea. So far this is so much better than my last pregnancy.

3. Appointments this week?
First appointment is until 1/30

4. Rants/Raves
DH has no appreciation for the symptoms of being pregnant. There are times I cant keep my eyes open and he just doesn't get it. He is a STAHD, so he appreciates and deserves a break at night, but some times I am just too tired to help.

5. Questions
None yet

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
Me Time? Time away from kids? I have no clue what that is like.

MyNamesTaken · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? One 2.5 yo DS

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? So far not many symptoms which is pretty close to what I had with DS. Tired and I think I'm a little grumpy. Lol

3. Appointments this week? Not til next week

4. Rants/Raves DH's family is coming tomorrow and I don't want to clean and cook. We're keeping it simple but I just want to be lazy

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing. Reading, watching Greys Anatomy and other crappy TV on the elliptical, and if we're really spoiled and don't have DS, I like to go golfing with DH in the summer

ColoradoHiker · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? One 14 month old DS

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
I'm only 6w, so it's not very different at this point.

The nausea has been kicking in, on and off, this week. I had it until 18w with DS, so I'm hoping it goes away a lot faster this time. A LOT of bloating. Bloating for dayssss.

3. Appointments this week?
Nope, my first is Jan 30th, and I'll have my first ultrasound then!

4. Rants/Raves I feel like everyone knows about my being pregnant, and it's only 6w in. We went to Disney, and had to tell our group of friends bc we planned to do lots of roller coasters, drinking, etc. Then I had to tell my boss bc I work in a lab, and work regularly with a chemical that is known to be very bad for pregnancy. It completely changes my work, since I can't do part of my experiments now. I also told two close friends at work.. it just seems like a lot of people. We're telling our parents/ families and friends after the 8w ultrasound.

5. Questions Nope, I'm good right now!

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
You mean life before I had a baby?? DH and I love to do outdoor stuff- hiking, biking, kayaking, running, etc. These days, we generally pass out or watch tv when DS is sleeping, haha. We also enjoy going out to dinner or to a movie when we have the grandparents watch him for the evening.

sbl0609 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
A son, almost 4 yrs old.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
I felt great with my son almost the entire time. This one has been completely different from the start- nausea, indigestion, bloating.

3. Appointments this week?
Just had one today, saw the heartbeat but there's also a small bleed, so I have to go back in 2 weeks.

4. Rants/Raves: So happy my OB is watching me closely given my m/c this past fall.

5. Questions: Different prenatal testing this time since I'm AMA (ahh!), so a bit unsure about that.

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing.
Reading, working out and yoga

daisy62103 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? 3- 9yrs, 7yrs, 3yrs (and 3 angels)

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? all my pregnancies (7) have been different. So far I'm not feeling as bad as I did last pregnancy (knock on wood!). Waves on nausea, bloating & fatigue right now.

3. Appointments this week? Yes!! Monday I go for a "viability ultrasound" with my RE, so praying all goes well! Can't wait to see the little one.

4. Rants/Raves We're at a water park while my dh is at a conference and it's been exhausting. I have the worst cold, I'm not sleeping well, and I'm exhausted carting my 3 all over the place. I just want to be home in my own bed. They're having an awesome time though, so that's what matters. We leave tomorrow morning.

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing haha, what's that?

I sell on eBay, but since I homeschool my two school age kids, I really don't have much me time.

sparklingdiamond · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? I have a 2.5 yo son.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? I had like zero symptoms with my first pregnancy. This time I have had sore nipples and a strong gag reflex, but those have both gone down a little. I am mostly just thirsty and tired.

3. Appointments this week? None this week. I have one more beta next Monday.

4. Rants/Raves My husband is travelling for work again, which sucks. I am so tired of him travelling.

5. Questions None

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing. I so rarely get this! I am usually at work or home with my son. I like to go out to dinner and a movie with my husband when we get a chance.

ashley2824 · January 2017

Going to pay these and run, will come back to answer later!

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
1- 4yo DD

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
1st PG I was nauseous, but it was manageable, 2nd PG I was terribly nauseous all day, went on medicine- this PG nausea comes in waves but gets a little worse each day.
No sciatica yet this PG, boobs hurt and tired just as much as my other 2 PG, minimal indigestion this PG, whereas my others it was pretty bad, all day.

3. Appointments this week?
Had my 1st with the nurse to go over everything to expect, this past Wednesday. The had blood work (hcg and prog) and urine sample (check protein) yesterday. No appts this coming week, but will probably get another round of blood work.

4. Rants/Raves
My daughter is a sweetheart. She doesn't know yet, but she knows I haven't been feeling well at night (when my nausea is at its worst) so allows me to relax and asks if I need anything

5. Questions
Any one restricting themselves from picking up their older children? My daughter is prob about 36lb now. I've obviously been lifting her prior to PG, so I figured it wa fine, wasn't sure what others were doing.

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
relaxing on the couch reading or watching tv or going to the movies, I'm a lazy bones anymore

ashley2824 · January 2017

@SugarRush you could switch to hot or iced tea? Some boost. With my 2nd PG I hated coffee and I think bc I was so sick I didn't even want hot tea, I either drAnk iced tea or soda

bko89 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?.... 2yr old daughter

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? ......no symptoms... which is different from my last. I remember morning sickness and exhaustion starting at around 5.5 weeks. I am 6 weeks and stilll feel good! Maybe its because I now don't have time to pay attention to feeling sick? haha

3. Appointments this week? Monday! Can't wait

4. Rants/Raves...nothing today...

5. Questions....nope!

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing..... shopping alone or watching trashy reality TV, or shows like vampire diaries and grimm

sparklingdiamond · January 2017

ashley2824 I had been wondering about that as well. My son is about 31 lbs, but still wants me to pick him up sometimes. I have still been doing it, but will probably have to stop as I get further along.

msashley2010-2 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?

I have an 8 year old and another beautiful baby on the way!

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?

My current symptoms vary from day to day. I've been getting a lot of headaches and nausea but no vomiting thankfully. I have also been very fatigued. I also had fibrocystic breasts (I say breasts, but my lumps appear in my armpit) prior to becoming pregnant but the extra hormones seem to make my armpit lump much more painful to deal with. (Usually they'd just swell up during my period then go away for a couple weeks til my next period) I plan on having my obgyn take a look at it to make sure that all is well. It kinda makes me paranoid.

3. Appointments this week?
No appointments yet! My first appointment will be 1/23! I am sooo anxious! I can't wait!

4. Rants/Raves
Nothing particular to rant about yet. I'm just a little overwhelmed because I'm going to need to save a lot of money and make a bunch of changes to our tiny home to prepare for baby. Thankfully I do have a lot of time.

5. Questions
Has anyone else had any issues worried about space and rearranging the house? We have a small 2 bedroom 1 bathroom duplex and we already have one child! I'm trying to think of how I'm going to do everything because we aren't ready to leave this place just yet. Of course we plan on upgrading our living situation but we aren't in a financial place to do that yet.

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing?

I love camping, canoeing, hiking, etc. it's also nice to get some alone time with my SO. This doesn't happen often though because DD is with us most of the time. Our alone time mostly happens at night after she is asleep. We like to watch movies or shows like breaking bad

JessKo08 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have?

DS is 10 months

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?

Fatigue and nausea are present but don't seem near as bad as last time. Heartburn is daily.

3. Appointments this week?

First one is 1/17

4. Rants/Raves

Meh. I wish DH would dote on me just a little bit. Like go to town and get me what I'm craving or something. He didn't last time either.

5. Questions

None at the moment.

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing

I really enjoy going to wineries. I love me some wine.

eeyorefan215 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
1 just an 18 month old daughter.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
Nausea is worse this time around. My boobs are NOT sore, but I just stopped BFing a few weeks ago.

3. Appointments this week?
Thursday ultrasound

4. Rants/Raves
My husband was supposed to bring me lunch today, but he is late and I am HANGRY!

5. Questions
How was transitioning your younger children to a "Big GIrl/Boy" bed? My husband is freaking out about it.

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
Painting my nails or binge watching Netflix. I have a Jamberry party this weekend and I am so excited to get away for some big girl time!

JessKo08 · January 2017

ashley2824 said:

Any one restricting themselves from picking up their older children? My daughter is prob about 36lb now. I've obviously been lifting her prior to PG, so I figured it wa fine, wasn't sure what others were doing.

I wouldn't worry about lifting her. If you run in to problems and your lifting/activity needs to be limited your OB will let you know. Plenty of people continue to work out, lift weights, and work strenuous jobs while pregnant.

sugarpixxie2 · January 2017

@Msashley2010 you probably have another seven months until the baby is born and you can probably room share with the baby for six months with no problem and up to a year if you need to... some people room share in bed shared longer than that, personally that's not my thing . so I think you have about 2 years to think about it!

JessKo08 · January 2017

SugarRush said:

5. Questions
I need a substitute for coffee. I usually have a cup every day and right now my body is like BLEH dont drink coffee.... so what else am I going to do to wake myself up at work?!

I'm the same way! I haven't had hardly any coffee since my BFP. It makes night shift difficult. Last time I took up diet Dr Pepper and cherry Coke Zero until I could stomach coffee again. It's not the healthiest but I figure I could have way worse habits. Not sure if you have a Starbucks near you but the Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher is so tasty and gives you that boost of caffeine.

kailapop · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?

One DS 3 years old.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?

I have type two diabetes this time so there's that.

Exhaustion, waves of nausea, and some pimples.

3. Appointments this week?

Just had my endocrinologist and prenatal appointment. Both went really well. I'm not meeting with an ob till March........

4. Rants/Raves

My brand new coat lost a snap so I was going to bring it back, but my *lovely* husband threw out the receipt.

5. Questions

Nada.

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing

watching trashy tv, eating food and sleeping.

sparksfly · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? a 10-moth-old daughter

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? Similar so far ... feels like I'm having cramping more frequently than last time and more tired. Currently, my appetite is basically gone, but I'm hungry all the time. Mild cramping on and off.

3. Appointments this week? Nothing until Jan 30

4. Rants/Raves I've been feeling pretty sad about working and missing time with DD. DH has been very sweet and offers to do things like grocery shopping and make dinner so I can have more time with her in the evenings.

5. Questions Still looking for tips on a baby and toddler sharing a room! I've been googling and reading a lot of ideas, but it still seems a little daunting since I have no idea how my current baby will be sleeping in 8 months!

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing Not much between work and trying to make up for lost time with DD .... but I like eating at Panera, shopping at Target, getting an annual pedicure.

bswishe4 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? 1 - 4 year old boy

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? I didn't really have symptoms last time I honestly was horrible at tracking periods and didn't know until about 8 weeks. This one took a lot of planning so we knew SUPER early. No symptoms again so that is similar.

3. Appointments this week? Not yet

4. Rants/Raves My husband has decided he NEEDS to set up the crib and get everything ready like right now! lol I am too nervous for that. After trying for a year I want to see the doctor before we go too crazy.

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing Watching shows I can't watch with my son in the room (criminal minds, Chicago, ect)

@eeyorefan215 My son LOVED it when he went to the new bed. He was a little under 18 months but he was too active and I was more worried about him climbing out and hurting himself so we went ahead and did it. We got him a really cool (read way to expensive) pirate ship bed. I think as long as you make it fun it will be fine. Good luck!

sugarrush · January 2017

@JessKo08 mmmm that sounds DELICIOUS!

Carebella · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? DS turned 2 in November.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? Mostly ALL the cold chills, I didn't have them with my first.

3. Appointments this week? Next week.

4. Rants/Raves? I wish I had family and friends that lived closer to spend time with. And that we still lived in CO, I miss it so badly. I'm not a CA girl

5. Questions? Anyone else still nursing? Planning to wean or planning to continue through the pregnancy?

6. GTKY: What's me time again? The rare moments I get, I try and go do a solo shopping trip or a run.

Texafornian · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
one kiddo...DD is 28 months

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
It's the same in that I don't really have any symptoms yet...I didn't have morning sickness the first go around and lost baby #2 at 8 weeks but didn't have it then either. Hoping to stave it off again!

3. Appointments this week?
none...did two blood draws this week already. Next appointment is 2/1 for an ultrasound.

4. Rants/Raves
Just bought a ton of new clothes around Christmas included two super dressy dresses...kind of pissed now that they *might not fit once I have this kiddo. Not sure my body will snap back the way it did after #1.

5. Questions
Is anyone else paranoid of getting sick from their kids or others' kids? I was just exposed to Fifth's Disease last weekend and about had a heart attack over it lol

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
cleaning without interruption, lunch with friends, pampering...

wyomama0427 · January 2017

I give up you guys. I fill it out and it only posts the first sentence. I can't handle this ha I'm getting soooo irritated. I have one son who turns one in five days, I have all the same symptoms as last pregnancy, I see my doctor 2/16, no rants raves or questions and I never have me time. Ever. Except maybe when I shower.

bayhunter6 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
Two girls, ages 4.5 and 2

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
I'm a little concerned because I have very few symptoms so far. At this point with my girls, I was throwing up and had very sore boobs. I have slight nausea this time but not much else. I'm trying to enjoy feeling good and not worry about the lack of symptoms but it's hard!

3. Appointments this week?
No, my doctor couldn't get me in until mid Feb

4. Rants/Raves
Nothing really

5. Questions
Can't think of any!

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
Last night I went to dinner with some girl friends. It was the first "me" time away from the kids that I've had in close to a year

Kimby883 · January 2017

@daniellelynette I feel you on the no free time. I don't even have the shower free time. My DD was playing in the water while I showered last night. Where was DH, he was reading in bed!

toshandbabies · January 2017

Me time=nap time right now, so exhausted!

kaylaakosua · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
DS is 4.5 and I have 3 step DD ( 3,5,7 )

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
Way more emotional, crying twice a day.

3. Appointments this week?
Haven't went yet. Waiting a few weeks

4. Rants/Raves
Not yet

5. Questions
How long do you think is fair NOT to tell anyone your pregnant, including family?

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
Sleep or video games

schreibers626 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
DS is 13 months

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
It's been very different. Last pregnancy I had no symptoms this early. Currently I'm exhausted, getting heartburn and nausea if I don't eat, and super emotional.

3. Appointments this week?
Viability ultrasound next Thursday

4. Rants/Raves

5. Questions

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
Relaxing with peace and quiet and eating without my son trying to steal my food

msashley2010-2 · January 2017

kaylaakosua said:
5. Questions
How long do you think is fair NOT to tell anyone your pregnant, including family?

I think it truly depends on the individual and what their relationship is like with their family and the people around them. Some people who are PGAL may not want to tell anyone or get their hopes up until the second trimester when the likelihood of miscarriage is lower. Also, I can definitely think of a few friends who had a terrible relationship with their parents and barely ever spoke to them at all. it all boils down to what the expecting parents feel comfortable with.

msashley2010-2 · January 2017

eeyorefan215 said:

5. Questions
How was transitioning your younger children to a "Big GIrl/Boy" bed? My husband is freaking out about it.

I'm the beginning I had a crib that transitioned into a toddler bed and still had low rails on the side. Her graduating from the toddler bed was a big worry for me. She tosses and turns in her sleep and I was extremely worried about her falling off and hurting herself. So we just have a mattresss and boxspring on the floor. Lol. She is now 8 and I swear to god, every morning I wake up and she is huddled up on the floor.

jessielegendre · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have? 3 - 6yr old daughter, almost 5yr old son, and 3yr old daughter

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms? So far only symptoms are sore breasts. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I remember alot of morning sickness with the others.

3. Appointments this week? First appt is Feb 2nd. My doctor doesn't see you until 8weeks.

4. Rants/Raves none yet

5. Questions none yet

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing? I love watching tv and sleeping! It's sad but when we have date nights we usually end up grocery shopping. Ha! It's so nice to shop without kids.

sugarpixxie2 · January 2017

Texafornian said:

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
one kiddo...DD is 28 months

sugarpixxie2 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?

3. DS 11, DD8, DSS 7

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?

Not many symptoms yet except for full feeling uterus. No morning sickness yet. One thing that is different is I'm in no rush to tell anyone yet.

3. Appointments this week?

I have an u/s on Tuesday, I'll be 6w3d so hoping to see a heartbeat but we'll see.

4. Rants/Raves

Currently frustrated with the VA. I'm glad they cover all my expenses but you get what you pay for and I was in tears a couple nights ago because of how frustrated I was

5. Questions

None at the moment

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing

Mani/pedis, drinking beer on a patio, going to concerts, seeing comedians, going to vegas or travelling wherever. Key word "when"

Texafornian · January 2017

@sugarpixxie2 I've decided she will stay small forever if I keep her age in months

sugarpixxie2 · January 2017

@Texafornian thank you for having a good sense of humor about that. I could not help myself commenting lol

jdarlin2012 · January 2017

1.remind us... How many kiddos do you have?
One 2.5 yr old DD

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Current symptoms?
Starting to get the crazy sense of smell like last time, still nauseous and a few food aversions. I'm super angry this pregnancy!

3. Appointments this week?
Not til 2/9, which I'm annoyed about since I need a thyroid panel done (I have Hashimotos)

4. Rants/Raves
I want to punch DH in the face most of the time lately. Not really for any particular reason though. Maybe because he's been whining about a head cold (which he gave to me) and doesn't seem to care that on top of having the same cold, I can't take most cold medicines because I'm PREGNANT.

5. Questions
Anyone else want to kill DH/SO? ETA: my bad, I was on a rage and failed to read most of the other posts. I'm glad I'm not the only one bothered by DH!

6. GTKY: When you get "me time" away from the kid(s), what do you enjoy doing
I don't always enjoy it, but I've been working on my degree so hw and occasional research in a lab. During the winter (and when I can afford it) I lo e to go snowboarding. I'm trying to go every weekend before I hit 12 weeks.

jdarlin2012 · January 2017

@LuckyPenny1231 I would LOVE to be able to walk around target alone! The closest target is an hour away and whenever I go I'm usually with DH and DD.

I also already miss wine. Especially since I stocked up right before BFP

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