July 2017 Moms
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*Sunday Ticker Change* 2/12
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For everyone due on 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, and 7/30
How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Upcoming appointments this week?
Any new symptoms or changes?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Upcoming appointments this week?
Any new symptoms or changes?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
TTC history in spoiler
Me: 31 Him: 37
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
Re: *Sunday Ticker Change* 2/12
How big is baby? A banana or a pint of root beer
Upcoming appointments this week? Anatomy scan on Tuesday! I can't wait to see this baby again!
Any new symptoms or changes? Nothing new this week, just more heartburn, fatigue, and back pain.
Rants/Raves/Questions? None today!
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next? We went to Atlantic City... not very exciting, haha... We would love to go back to Aruba, though! We went for our honeymoon and it was really like being in paradise. Maybe for an anniversary in the next year or two.
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
20 weeks - halfway!!! This is the most excited I've been since BFP!
How big is baby?
Banana
Upcoming appointments this week?
On Wednesday, I meet the midwife who will accompany me for my delivery and do in-home post-partum care. I meet her at the hospital where I will deliver. I am SO pumped - it's getting real!!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Feeling pretty great, considering I'm pregnant. Can't shake this cold and heartburn is starting o kick in. But nothing terrible, really.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
DS is 20 months and the terrible twos seem to be starting. He has been a really sweet kid until now, and while I know this is beyond normal, it makes me a little anxious for what's to come.
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
We went to Romania in September, which was spectacularly beautiful beyond our expectations. We go to Rome on Friday for a family trip inspired by the Babymoon thread here!
How big is baby? Mango
Upcoming appointments this week? Nope, anatomy scan was last week. Now I'm wondering how long I'll be able to hold out before an elective ultrasound. It would be nice to get some cute photos instead of the blurry profile and genital pics we got from the AS, lol.
Any new symptoms or changes? The kicks have been getting more frequent, which is awesome. Found out at the AS that it's because the placenta is behind the baby on the inner-facing side. Been sleeping less too. I'm hoping this is because I need less sleep now and not because I'm not sleeping well.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next? Bermuda. My favorite relaxation spot. We were planning to go back for a baby moon, but it turns out we're moving that week instead. So, boo for the stress of moving, but yay for the excitement of getting settled into a place that will be much better for us when the baby comes.
16 Weeks
How big is baby?
Avocado (hooray bump app for the creepy scrotum avocado picture)
Upcoming appointments this week?
Had one last Wednesday, all looked good.
Any new symptoms or changes?
I might be feeling flutters? Last time it was about 17 weeks before it was unmistakable for me- hopefully soon I'll get those kicks!
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Going to see an amazing concert today- one of my favorite opera singers and and a wonderful opera composer at the piano!!! DH is like um, who are these people again while I'm freaking out fangirling!
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
We went to Yosemite for a long weekend last fall and we are planning a few days in Seattle next month to explore and visit some friends!
17 weeks
How big is baby?
Pomegranate
Upcoming appointments this week?
Nope
Any new symptoms or changes?
Constipation, again. Ugh.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I think I'm getting sick and my throats feels like it's on fire but I have a big presentation to give tomorrow
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
we went to Hawaii to visit my parents and celebrate DD's bday.
I'd like to go to Florence and Rome with dh and dd in March, but I'm staying behind to work and keep my vacation hours up. We're going to try for another Hawaii visit soon but also want to go to Spain maybe while I'm still on maternity leave.
How big is baby? Artichoke
Upcoming appointments this week? Not until the 28th
Any new symptoms or changes? I felt movement for the first time this week. Prior to that moment, I was convinced this baby is a boy. The minute I felt the movement, though, I thought, "She's moving!" So we will (hopefully) see soon.
Rants/Raves/Questions? DS is finally over the flu, and neither my husband or I got it, so I'm super relieved! (I was so stressed DH would get sick and end up in the ICU like last year.) All the stress took it's toll on my, though, so I'm thinking I desperately need a prenatal massage!
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next? This past summer, we had a marathon of trips. This is atypical for us, but we needed it! We spent the first three weeks of summer in Europe (Copenhagen for 3 days, followed by a cruise along the Baltic). We were home for three weeks, and then we went to Myrtle Beach, SC area for a week, followed by St. Augustine, FL and Disney for the next week, and finally the Outer Banks, NC for a week. We were with family the whole time, so expenses were super light (thankfully, because we are by no means rich). We had so much fun. We won't be going anywhere this summer, so it balances out.]
Next, I really want to go to Hawaii, but it seems like a long shot. We'll see. Most likely, we'll spend our time along the east coast visiting family (same three places as above).
17 weeks
How big is baby?
Pomegranate
Upcoming appointments this week?
Two! OB appointment last week got rescheduled. And I have the follow up genetic screen
Any new symptoms or changes?
I can feel the mood swings are more severe. I think I have sciatica. My lower back really hurts.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
MIL is laying it on thick about the baby shower. She knows I don't want one. So she keeps making comments about how grandmas love planning showers and buying stuff for her grandkids and she is missing out. I generally don't respond.
I am trying to stand by my decision but will probably cave because I'm just so tired.
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
i just got back from Boston/NY. I really want to go to southern Italy someday.
How big is baby? A banana
Upcoming appointments this week? yup, OB appointment on Tuesday morning
Any new symptoms or changes? Tons of kicking/rolling. Hubby can now consistently feel them! Yay
Rants/Raves/Questions? Actually yes. For those who have had a planned CS - my neighbor had her CS on 1/13, and my SIL had hers yesterday. Both had a spinal and HATED the sensation (both had unplanned csection a the first time around and had epidurals and had no complaints). I've had 2 csection and neither we're planned, so epidurals for both. Any input on the spinal? I'm gonna ask my OB on Tuesday, but thought I'd ask here first.
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next? Last vacation was our honeymoon (when we got pregnant with DS) We spent 2 weeks in Cozumel, MX and a week in Belieze. Our next vacation will be when this LO is old enough to be left with its siblings so mommy and daddy can actually enjoy themselves!!!
my happy boy
They did a spinal tap in the epidural space then after the fact left my epidural in for 24 hours for pain management. It was so nice! Much better than depending on straight pain pills.
16 or 17 weeks depending on who you ask.
How big is baby?
An avocado (or possibly a testicle according to that scandalous app pic)
Upcoming appointments this week?
No, my A/S is 2/23. I'm pre freaking out lol.
Any new symptoms or changes?
Feeling surprisingly human. Still tired but less so, some headaches but generally feeling good finally!
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I've been lurking mostly because I feel a little detached lately. I think the way this started for me and all of the things that keep coming up at my appointments have me totally pretending I'm not pregnant, if that makes sense. I'm praying I'm able to turn back on all the feelings after a good A/S and finding out the sex.
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
We went to Cape May with the girls this summer, then last minute decided to go back just the two of us the next week. It was amazing (both trips). I'd love to go to an all inclusive Caribbean resort with my girls before baby comes but I won't risk it. so we are going to Cape May again at the end of June. We do love it there and it's pretty close.
17w1d
How big is baby?
size of a pomegranate!
Upcoming appointments this week?
I have a check-up with my mid-wife on Thursday!
Any new symptoms or changes?
A little more physical exhaustion. I mentioned this in a different thread but I almost fainted on the train on Friday, so that was new and fun. I also got shooting pain in my right boob on Sunday morning that kept me from falling back to sleep.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I can never think of these in the moment.
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next?
Lol, we went to CT. My parents have a place in a coastal town so there was beach time and dog walks and kayaking in the marshes. Nothing super exciting, but certainly relaxing. Once the baby's here that's probably about all we'll be doing. My husband's friend is getting married in France in 2018 and we have grand hopes of all three of us going so we'll see how that shakes out!
Congrats to everyone who’s at the half way point!
How far along are you? 17 weeks (+1 day now)
How big is baby? Pomegranate
Upcoming appointments this week? OB check in on Thursday
Any new symptoms or changes? Feeling her move (unfortunately in the form of punches to the cervix). Would really like to feel some movements that weren’t associated with pain, but I’ll take what I can get. Oh, and I think I’ve officially popped.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nothing exciting
GTKY: Where did you go on your last vacation? Where would you like to go next? I was in DC last week, but that was associated with my husbands work, so I’m not counting it as vacation. Last real vacation was in August with a cruise to Bermuda. We were considering a babymoon trip to France, but with buying a new house we decided against it, so no new plans for now.
as for my csection a before, my first one I had the shakes and got sick on the table. With the second they gave me something to prevent me from getting sick, but still had the crazy shakes. I'll take that again if at all possible - what hey each described sounded AWFUL!!!
my happy boy
spoke with my OB today and it is a spinal I'm in for, but he said he's never had a patient tell him they can feel anything other than pressure. I'm still nervous, but feeling MUCH better after reading these responses and talking with him. Thanks everyone!!!
my happy boy