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May 2017 Moms
MollyandD
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Friday Ticker Change 2/03
MollyandD
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How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Any appointments this week?
Symptoms?
Cravings?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else?
How big is baby?
Any appointments this week?
Symptoms?
Cravings?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else?
Re: Friday Ticker Change 2/03
How big is baby? Cauliflower or prairie dog
Any appointments this week? Nope. I have a couple weeks until the next one.
Symptoms? I feel more movements and my appetite is increasing.
Cravings? Nothing specific.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm trying so hard to stay on track with weight gain, but I see how many women gain more than the recommended amount. It takes a lot of self control to grab that apple when I want the ice cream.
I love feeling baby move. Even the jabs in the side that make me jump are great. It's a relief to my "paranoid after a loss" mind.
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I always wanted to be a teacher, and I honestly love my job. If I had known how crappy my state would be for teachers, though, I would have chosen a different path. I love math, so I would like being an accountant. I love planning events, so in total dream world, I'd be a party planner or wedding planner. Those jobs just aren't in demand enough in my area.
27!
How big is baby?
A fennec fox
Any appointments this week?
At the chiropractor as I write this and GTT right after. Nothing with the midwife until 02/16
Symptoms?
The usual. Heartburn woke me in the middle of the night for the first time Ina while this week, that wasn't fun!
Cravings?
Not a thing. I feel weird for not having crazy cravings!
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Hoping regular chrio appointments help ease my tailbone and pelvic pain!
Also fingers crossed I pass my GTT. No idea when I'll find out the results but I have a feeling if I fail horribly I'll get a call asap.
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else?
I work in mental health and addictions and I love what I do, but my ultimate dream job is to own my own small business. I'd love to open a little cafe, but little shops like that in my town never do well, so that's not likely a possibility for me ever lol. Unless I move which I'm not interested in doing what so ever.
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
How far along are you? 25 weeks
How big is baby? a cauliflower
Any appointments this week? None this week, but I need to do the GTT next week or so.
Symptoms? Some growing pains and exhaustion.
Cravings? I have been eating a lot of sweets lately and I've told myself I need to cut way back after I finish the last slice of cake I have.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I think I have kind of finalized the baby registries, but looking back I can't believe I have spent that much time on it!
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? Since I am still currently in school, I will look to the future! Ideally I would like to work part time and stay home the rest. I would also like to have my own business like owning a wedding venue or photography or something.
How big is baby? Eggplant, adorable puffin, can of Pringles
Any appointments this week? None
Symptoms? Heartburn, hunger, and (TMI) super weird BMs- but it beats constipation I suppose!
Cravings? Nothing specific, mostly just all of the foods. I've had an intense aversion to shrimp which seems to have dissipated, which is a happy development.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nope
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I'm an attorney, which I don't love. I work in a non-profit setting with DV survivors, which is fulfilling, but I'm not sure I would go to law school again if I could do things over. I've actually been considering going back to school to pursue nursing (L&D specifically)....but I'm not sure that's practical at this point. I'm 30 years old, about to have 2 little ones, and already have a mountain of student loan debt...so it looks like I'm stuck being an attorney
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
How big is baby? Papaya (I hate my one app for doing the same item for several weeks at a time), Charlotte Royale Cake, and a head of lettuce.
Any appointments this week? Next Friday.
Symptoms? Mostly just the other night when Baby was squishing my stomach causing me to feel nauseated and have acid. Oh, and crap sleep. Though it was SO much better the past 2 nights.
Cravings? Nothing this week.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nah
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I enjoy my current job (admin assistant for Business Development at a large Corp.). However, my dream job has been to own an upscale baby boutique/ cafe. I've wanted this for about 10 years now and would still love to make it happen some day.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@roper2617 Good luck with your GTT and I hope the chiropractor helps your pains!
@mspacman34 I spent so much time on my registries and keep going back to them. I love it, though, it's my new hobby. What are you in school for?
@kayemjay2 I think nursing is great (I'm a nurse), and L&D nurses are awesome. But I will mention that L&D is one of the hardest specialties to get into, especially right out of nursing school. That being said, I don't think it's ever too late or you shouldn't shoot for your dreams! I'm sure you make more money as an attorney though.
How far along are you? 24 weeks! (Yay viability!)
How big is baby? A puffin, a cantaloupe.
Any appointments this week? Nope, I've got a few more weeks before my GTT and next appointment. I did just have a prenatal massage yesterday, that was nice.
Symptoms? All of the aches and pains. A few muscle cramps in the morning. Insomnia! I am having a terrible time sleeping and I'm getting exhausted. I can't tell if I'm tired because I can't sleep, because I'm pregnant, or if it's because my mood is a little down. I've been feeling lots of guilt, for no good reason as far as I can tell.
Cravings? No cravings, but I've been enjoying food, any food, all the time. My appetite is voracious. (Which worries me because I don't want to gain too much!)
Rants/Raves/Questions? Is anyone drinking red raspberry leaf tea yet? I'm not sure when to start, so I'm waiting to ask my OB. I already take unisom. Any other suggestion for sleeping?
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else?
I am an emergency room nurse and I love it, but I don't think it's my dream job in all honesty. I will be mostly stay at home with the baby, and I think that may be my dream job (not having done it yet, though.) I was a nanny before nursing school, so I love kids. But in a true fantasy world, I think my dream job would be something super cushy like a coffee shop/bookstore with cats everywhere or being a lucrative writer.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
But again, I'm not 100% clear which is why I reaching out.
I can't believe you're in the third trimester!! Congratulations!
Haha, thanks. Most calendars say 28 weeks starts 3rd tri, but hey! Nothing wrong with doing things a little early
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@nda_roxybabe I can't believe your at third trimester, or almost there
@mspacman34 Oh, pharmD, lots you can do there! Thanks for the well wishes.
How big is baby? Camping lantern, lettuce
Any appointments this week? Had a prenatal visit this morning as well as my GTT - which I passed (barely at 132) yay!
Symptoms? Back pain, sciatica pain, heartburn, hip pain....lots of pains
Cravings? Nothing in particular.
Rants/Raves/Questions? As I said above super happy to not have gestational diabetes. I'm already a picky eater, so minimizing/taking away what I eat the most would be really difficult for me to do.
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I don't enjoy my current position, but in the next month sometime I will transition back to the medical side of things which I love. I'd have to say though that my dream job would be owning my own little bookstore/cafe in a smaller town.
BFP #1 10/8/13, EDD 6/4/14, DS #1 6/9/14
BFP #2 5/1/16, EDD 12/16/16, MMC 5/27/16
BFP #3 8/29/16, EDD 5/5/17, DS #2 5/11/17
BFP #4 2/28/21, EDD 11/9/21
How big is baby? Eggplant
Any appointments this week? I had one yesterday, things sounded good!
Symptoms? Just normal aches and pains
Cravings? Chocolate
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nah
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I love my teaching job and can't imagine teaching anything else. If I could really have my outlandish dream job, it would be traveling around the world with my family and getting paid to do so.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
How big is baby? A bowling pin
Any appointments this week? I had one this morning with my new doctors office. Omg I love them. Baby looks great. I go back in two weeks for the glucose test and my whooping cough shot.
Symptoms? Just tired. Baby boy is moving a lot. I was a little uncomfortable last night.
Cravings? I really want some Sonic.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I love my new doctors office! I'm super glad I switched. Also kiddo is still breached. Boo. I know he still has TONS of time to
turn, but still.
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I'm a SAHM. I have my MA in Public Policy. I love government and research. My dream job would be interior design. I will be home with my kiddos until they get into school though. DH is military, so I potentially see myself never going back to work depending on how his career goes. Once he is done with command we will move every two years until retirement most likely, so unfortunately that makes getting a job difficult.
I drank red raspberry leaf tea (got a batch of the actual dried leaves from a herbarium) during the entire third trimester (tones and strengthens uterine muscles and is nutrient dense), all under the guidance of my midwife. It does not cause early labor - DD was actually 2 weeks late and I had a very easy labor. She also advises dates throughout third trimester as well for similar reasons.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
How big is baby? Cauliflower
Any appointments this week? I have one on Tuesday.
Symptoms? I have to pee a lot. Tolerable back pain. Some heartburn.
Cravings? None really. I've been eating lots of sweets so I'm a little nervous about GTT.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I wore maternity pantyhose this week and I couldn't tell the back from the front. Said.
GTKY: Is your current job (stay at home mom counts as a job) your dream job or wouldn't you rather have the ability to do something else? I'm also a lawyer. I don't know it it's my dream job. I made partner last year and I'm lucky to be at a firm that is family friendly.
@clebl24 I hear you on worrying about all the sweets and then the GTT test!
@newmamaro I have no idea how I would've functioned if I did have GD. I was so worried because while I eat well, I do eat a lot of sugars, which despite being natural I'm sure is not diabetic friendly.
Me: 26 DH: 28
TTC #1 since 06/2014
BFP #1 09/23/15. MMC discovered 11/24/2015
BFP #2 08/24/16 EDD 05/08/17
I missed participating in the Friday ticker because it was my bday this weekend and was a lil' preoccupied... and will be sure to do it next time! I will say, though, that it feels awesome to be another week closer to the prize at the end of the journey
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17