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OTmom3 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? 3. Any upcoming appointments? 4. Rants/Raves 5. Questions 6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids?

OTmom3 · January 2017

1. I have two kids ages 4 1/2 and 2 1/2
2. This pregnancy is SO MUCH harder than the other two. I wasn't sick with either of my other pregnancies and I don't remember being nearly as tired. Probably because I didn't have two little kids at home. The sickness is the worst.
3. My next appt is in two weeks. I just had one this past Wednesday
4. I just want to feel better
5. Not this week
6. I mainly shop at Target for their clothes (and well, everything) but I really love baby and kids clothes from The Gap and H&M

bumpybump · January 2017

@OTmom3 thanks for starting this!

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

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Heartburn so dang early, crazy dreams, acne, I can't remember what else.

3. Any upcoming appointments? Jan 26

4. Rants/Raves Decided to order pizza tonight. We live outside delivery range so DH normally picks up whatever I order. Well, he and his coworkers left work early and went to a brewery (I'm fine with that). I told him via a message that I was going to order pizza. He said "let me know details." So I placed the order and sent him the details for pickup at 6:00pm. He didn't respond. So at 5:45 I sent him a message asking if he got the message. No response. At 6:05 he says, "sorry, was talking to "Jim" Just leaving now." He picks up the pizzas 30 mins late and then another 10 min drive home. It made me so mad! Letting pizza sit that long is also not ideal and DD and I were starving! Grrr!

5. Questions None

6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? Garage sales

I don't like spending a lot of money on clothes that DD will likely destroy or grow out of fast. Otherwise, Carters/Oshkosh.

abim717 · January 2017

1) 1
2) some round ligament pain already
3) 19th
4) DS has RSV so it's been a tough week. Also I start school again Tuesday so trying to get ready for that

5) none today. Thanks for the responses to my last post!
6) Target - I love the style of their boys' clothes. My favorite right now is a little vest he wears. They generally run out of boys by the time it hits clearance but they can have good deals

taylormarie923 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 1
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Hardly any symptoms, but queasiness is starting to set in.
3. Any upcoming appointments? First appoint next Thursday!
4. Rants/Raves I keep crying over nothing at the drop of a hat. It's really annoying and my husband keeps asking why and all I can say is it's nothing, just dumb hormones, leave me alone!
5. Questions none
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? I shop sales, but I'd say majority is target.

Bipster · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? One 7 year old
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? I am breaking out so bad this week. I don't usually have acne but now I do ughh!
3. Any upcoming appointments? Next one is February 2nd.
4. Rants/Raves? I am over 1st tri. I hope the next month zooms by so I can start feeling better. MS is the pitts!
5. Questions
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? I love the Gap. They have the cutest baby clothes.

jsaffer01 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have?
I have 1 son Wyatt, he's 2 1/2yrs
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far?
I'm not throwing up every hour, I don't have HG this time around. What I do have is headaches, cramps, tiredness and some nausea.
3. Any upcoming appointments?
My first appt is Monday the 23rd
4. Rants/Raves
My son is helpful and gets me things.
5. Questions
NA
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids?
I love shopping at Carter's!

SouthernMama15 · January 2017

1. One DS, almost 19 months
2. I've only thrown up once so far. It's been diarrhea this time. Weird taste in my mouth and aversion to smells that didn't bother me 1st time.
3. Next appointment is February 5th. 12 week ultrasound.
4. I'm so tired, but can't fall asleep at night.
5. None this week.
6. Carter's and Oshkosh are my go to. Target and Old Navy as well.

MrsG1019 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have?
1 on earth/4 in heaven - he's 2 years and 3 months and pretty much perfect

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? It's the easiest one yet... I don't feel pregnant in the slightest, and I've spent too much time wishIng symptoms on myself so it offers some peace of mind
3. Any upcoming appointments?
Every week my entire pregnancy (high risk) next one is 1/19
4. Rants/Raves - why is progesterone suppositories so expensive?! Spent $90 for my 8 weeks dosage which I know is a lot more for others but last pregnancy we were under a different insurance plan and it was free. I don't even wanna know with it's gona cost when I have to start doing progesterone injections.

OTmom3 · January 2017

MrsG1019 said
4. Rants/Raves - why is progesterone suppositories so expensive?! Spent $90 for my 8 weeks dosage which I know is a lot more for others but last pregnancy we were under a different insurance plan and it was free. I don't even wanna know with it's gona cost when I have to start doing progesterone injections.

I take progesterone injections too from weeks 16-36. Do you take them during that time frame too?

lwhrmomma · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have?
DS is almost 20 months

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far?
Sooo much more cramping. I have constant anxiety that I didn't have with my first. Similar cravings and food aversions.

3. Any upcoming appointments?
Ultrasound on 1/31

4. Rants/Raves
Amazon Prime dropped the ball... I ordered a fetal doppler on 1/9 and it won't be here until the 20th. Why no 2 day shipping? Grrr

5. Questions

6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids?
Gymboree is my favorite. I also love Kohls, and we've gotten a few great buys at Marshall's.

hupp0013 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 1 4 YO DD 1 2 YO DD

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? It is an interesting mix between my two pregnancies. I feel nauseous all day long, more headaches, less skin break outs, I am exhausted but cannot fall asleep, and I am really sensitive to temperature changes. Going from warm to cold makes me feel like throwing up.

3. Any upcoming appointments? Monday 1/16 and I am so nervous and excited!

4. Rants/Raves H is going to be coming home tomorrow. He has been gone since last Sunday on a work trip. It has been a long week. I also get to go see my friends and their two month old. I am so excited!

5. Questions

6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? Hand me downs and getting clothes from the grandparents. I haven't really bought too many clothes. If I am buying clothes for them, they are mostly from Target.

PinkPrincessPiper · January 2017

1. I have 3 kids already, ages 10, 5, and 16 months.

2. This pregnancy has been a mix of symptoms from the previous 3. I had MS for a few days, food adversions, super-sonic smell, headaches, breast pain, and I'm already peeing more often. Oh, and the dreams! I don't remember them ever starting this early!

3. I have an appointment & ultrasound on Jan. 20th.

4. Rants/Raves: Being pregnant & already having 3 kids is no joke! I love it, I love them, it's just so draining at this point! C'mon 2nd trimester!

5. No questions.

6. GTKY: I

Target's new Cat + Jack brand! I think the quality is way better than the old Circo brand, and for about the same price.

MrsG1019 · January 2017

@OTmom3 I'll be on injections after my cerclage at 12 weeks till 36 weeks

lynzeyk · January 2017

1. An 18-month-old baby girl

2. I'm way more tired but less sick.
3. I've already had my first appointment and a dating ultra sound. Next appointment is next month. It's pretty cool because my midwife comes to me.
4. Zzzz
5. I like Tea Collection and there's a cute boutique nearby called Mon Beau Bebe

lynkat · January 2017

1. A 2.5 y/o DS
2. My boobs are huge already, all day nausea but no vomiting, exhaustion, so bloated, food/smell aversions are similar to last time, and I'm already having trouble sleeping
3. My first appointment is in a week and a half - so excited!
4. My SIL makes comments about my parenting some times that really bother me. I probably take it too personally but she isn't even a mom. And my DS runs all over her and BIL. I just wish she would keep it to herself.
5. No questions
6. I love Target and Old Navy!

ETA - spelling

Lauradi1010 · January 2017

1. One, my DS is 2.
2. 90% of food sounds gross. Way more exhausted, but didn't have a toddler to chase after the first time. Everything else about the same.
3. Geneticist on Wednesday.
4. Rant/Rave:. Why must my husband fall asleep before my son? I'm exhausted. Managing somewhere btwn 6-7 hours of non-continuous sleep and it's not cutting it. Both jealous and pissed DH can fall asleep at the drop of a hat.
5. No questions.
6.Gap, Old Navy, Polo, Janie and Jack, Carter's, and Oshkosh.

AbbeyH · January 2017

I guess I'll go ahead and jump in on a thread- hi!
1. One, 2 year old boy
2. so freaking tired. My boobs don't hurt this time around, but I went through a couple weeks of nausea I didn't have its my son
3. 2/6
4. Rant/Rave:. I think my babysitter lied about having family in town. Talked to her mom this morning about having her come over-- never came up. Hmmmm.
5. No questions.
6. old navy and cat and jack are our go to's for boys clothes

brookeelyse527 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have?
One son. He is 3.5
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far?
More exhausted. I wake up around 7am with my toddler, then work 3-1130pm. Fall asleep around 1am. Ugh. I fall asleep on the couch for seconds bc I don't want him awake alone, he is a trouble maker.
3. Any upcoming appointments?
Monday. I will be 11 weeks 1 day and will be getting an ultrasound. I'm excited to see the baby's growth from my last U/S at 7 weeks!
4. Rants/Raves
This pregnancy is going by quickly actually. Gotta start clearing out my house, setting up my son's new room, and making a nursery nook in my room! Ugh, only a two bedroom house and my son has been in my bed since an infant.
5. Questions
I also have to do the progesterone injections, from 18weeks on. Didnt last time. Anyone have any complaints about it?
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids?
Carter's and Target.

brookeelyse527 · January 2017

@Bipster my acne with my son was horrible bit it's great this pregnancy! Lol so I'm very happy about that. I've been using African black soap and it helps so much. It has help fade my scars after only two weeks of using it.

OTmom3 · January 2017

brookedeyo said:

5. Questions
I also have to do the progesterone injections, from 18weeks on. Didnt last time. Anyone have any complaints about it?

I had them during my last pregnancy and had a bad reaction to the oil that it is mixed in. After a few shots I developed horrible welts and crazy itching from them. But I was pregnant longer with my second than my first, likely due to the shots. So I'll be doing them again this pregnancy

JDBtwinmama · January 2017

1. I have twins who are 13 months.
2. Super tired
3. Not till 14 weeks, I had one at 10 weeks *tw bc of a prior loss*
4. We are more than financially and emotionally capable of supporting this new child, and yet my family keeps asking us how we are going to do it (my sister and mother). We make far more than they ever did, but we live frugally because we want our kids to not ever have to worry about money. It's super aggravating that they think we'd have another child if we weren't prepared.
5. Anyone else with 3 under 2?
6. I love second hand stores for baby clothes, also my friends closets!

pbandjyummies · January 2017

JDBtwinmama said:

6. I love second hand stores for baby clothes, also my friends closets!

I'm with you on that! they grow out of it so fast AND they could care less what they wear, I don't like posting retail unless it's for special occasion or maybe a novelty item

cltweed · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 3- DS is 6, DD1 is 4 and DD2 is almost 2.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? With the girls, I was sick until about 20 weeks. With my son, I wasn't sick as long, and this pregnancy reminds me of his. We're team green but it'll be fun to find out if it's a boy/girl pregnancy thing or just random.

3. Any upcoming appointments? I've had two interviews with homebirth midwives and one dating ultrasound through a local imaging place. Ultimately decided not to homebirth, mainly due to my previous c-section. I could never come to total peace with the decision or get the "what-ifs" out of my mind. So. I have my first bonafide prenatal appointment on Monday (11 weeks) with my old midwife (who I love- she was never the issue, just thought I'd enjoy the experience of having a peaceful birth at home). I'm really happy with my decision to stick with her and my goal is to have a "homebirth" in the hospital

4. Rants/Raves - Rant: I'm craving crap. All the time. None of what I ever want to eat is healthy, save for fresh fruit. I'm normally a healthy eater and it's frustrating me. Rave: I'm so thankful for the peace of mind the Doppler gives me. Hearing that little heartbeat is miraculous, even the 4th time around.

5. Questions

6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? I'm an only child and my mom buys my kids a ton of clothes. My girls mostly wear Matilda Jane (I know, you either love it or hate it. Put me squarely in the love it category.) or Target's Cat and Jack play clothes. Old Navy is my jam, too. My boy wears mostly Old Navy and Target. And he has crazy big boy opinions like "I want that Under Armor shirt, mom. And the matching pants. And shoes."

Leni410 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? Almost 4 year old DD
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? I've had a little nausea this time and just feel drained.
3. Any upcoming appointments? Not for a couple weeks
4. Rants/Raves
5. Questions
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? Target and Kohls

kleigh30 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 2- DS1 is 4 and DS2 is 10 months old.

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? More nauseous this time around. And more exhausted.

3. Any upcoming appointments? Next real appointment isn't until February.

4. Rants/raves. DH has been wonderful this last week. Not sure why the change but it's been really nice.

5. Questions. Is it okay to post in the wrong ticker change day? I'm due 8/18 but no one seems to start a Friday ticker change so I'm wondering if I can participate in the Thursday one instead? Don't feel comfortable starting posts myself.

6. GTKY: what is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? Garage sales are fun otherwise Target and Old Navy.

clrgrdfrk · January 2017

1. One dd, she's 4

2. I'm worried about it more this time.

3. I finally have my first appt on Tuesday. I'll be happy to have a dating ultrasound and a due date. I don't trust I remember my lmp correctly.

4. I went to the er on Thursday because my left arm and face went numb. It only lasted a few minutes so the doctors said it was probably a pinched nerve bad to just following up with my ob on Tuesday.

5.

6. Favorite places are Target, Kohls, H&M sometimes

chayamosko · January 2017

1. One DS 13 months old
2. Unfortunately, this pregnancy is not so different than the last, still have HG, still can't keep any morsel of food down

the good thing is that I an able to have a home IV this time around instead off going to the hospital every time I need one (about every day! )
3. My next appointment is not until Feb 10, just had one on Friday
4. I'm starving! Like beyond starving! Every bite I take gets thrown up a second later! And I want to eat so badly! Help me! I lost 10 pounds in a week!
5. No questions!
6. I love Zara kids! Pretty much all of DS's clothes are from there. I like European style clothing, so I either buy from there or local boutiques. I have actually also found some adorable sweaters, hats, and overalls from AliExpress.com! The boutiques near me sell a certain sweater for 90$! And I got it on Ali Express for $12!

Bipster · January 2017

brookedeyo said:

@Bipster my acne with my son was horrible bit it's great this pregnancy! Lol so I'm very happy about that. I've been using African black soap and it helps so much. It has help fade my scars after only two weeks of using it.

That sounds amazing! I will have to try it. Seriously, my entire face looks like a war zone!

bumpybump · January 2017

@kleigh30 there was discussion of the Friday Ticker Change in the "Read this First" thread. A couple of ladies were talking about starting it this week since the "original" lady seems to have left.

kleigh30 · January 2017

@bumpybump thank you! I will look for that this week!

asun123 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 2 boys; Bobby (4) & Kade (1)
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Pretty much the same as my last pregnancies, I bet I'm having a boy again.
3. Any upcoming appointments? My first appointment is in 4 hours! I can't wait.! I'm sitting at work literally doing nothing. Can't wait for this work day to be over with.
4. Rants/Raves I have so much work to do but obviously I'm too excited about my appointment to do anything.
5. Questions
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? Target & Slyfox Threads (online)

caitlyn5454 · January 2017

1. 1 DS, a year old.
2. Nauseous all the time. Exhausted faster.
3. OB on Wednesday. I'll be begging for an ultrasound because the one I had last Wednesday didn't end well.
4. I don't want a flipping puppy.
5.
6. The Children's Place, Carter's, GAP

acd8187 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have?
one: he's for and a half

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far?
My first I was only working part time now I'm working full time, chasing my little. I've been much more queasy, not wanting to eat, which also makes me more nauseated. Also I swear DH helped a LOT more last time, even this early! (8 weeks!)

3. Any upcoming appointments?
My first appointment is Thursday 19th

4. Rants/Raves
I'm so tired! And then I feel guilty for not doing as much as I normally do.
Also, I have a gut feeling that I'm pregnant with twins, which runs in my family. I had a gut feeling I was pregnant even 1 week after ovulating, so I think my levels are measuring high.

5. Questions
None at the moment (just excited to see/hear our little!

6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids?

i like buying off yard sale groups, target, I love Hannah Anderson clothes (but couldn't afford them without buying 'used'.) also burlington coat factory has some pretty nice sales!

JDBtwinmama · January 2017

@acd8187 I LOVE Hanna Anderson! Sometimes they have really good sales if you watch the website! Also, you should check out zulily, I won't buy a lot from them but when they have Hanna Anderson they're a really good deal!

and_peggy · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? 1DD - 8 mos.
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? Raging hungry already and super insomnia
3. Any upcoming appointments? Monday
4. Rants/Raves
5. Questions: N/A
6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? Target and Kid2Kid. Love resale shops.

breanna428 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? one DD who's 16months

2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? a lot more nausea and a lot less throwing up i've lost 9lbs from not feeling like eating

3. Any upcoming appointments? not until feb 7

4. Rants/Raves

5. Questions

6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? we have varely bought clothing for our DD most of them were hand me downs that my mom or grandma bought for her. honestly we like to get her shorts and jeans from goodwill. and t shirts from walmart we are in the south so she doesn't have a ton of winter clothes it's 73° today lol her fancy clothes are usually what my mom
buys her from mudpie

Rgriffin91 · January 2017

1. How many kiddos do you have? two.
2. How is this pregnancy different from your others so far? not any different. same symptoms. at least it's predictable. which means i'll feel better in a couple weeks. yay!
3. Any upcoming appointments? i'm switching providers so i'm not sure which one i'm going to lol
4. Rants/Raves so very very disappointed with my experience going to a birthing center practice staffed by midwives. i thought my prayers had been answered but the service was subpar and the misinformation they placed in my file was very scary for me. my husband wants me to give them another chance but i'm just not comfortable. at. all. SWITCHING!
5. Questions 6. GTKY: Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing for kids? the children's place. cute clothes, good prices. and they always send me great coupons

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