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October 2017 Moms
nhoover88
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FTM Check In (4/11)
nhoover88
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Hello first time mommies! Please check in here! Share what you wish 
I hope everyone is doing well this week!
How far along are you?
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in?
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
Rants/raves?
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer?
I hope everyone is doing well this week!How far along are you?
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in?
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
Rants/raves?
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer?
Re: FTM Check In (4/11)
How far along are you?
13w4d
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in?
This is my first time checking in! But I went back to having excess saliva and the nausea is ever present.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
I went in for a checkup on April 3rd. I got to speak with someone about free services the clinic can offer and will be getting a doula (score!) plus I got some freebies including diapers, hand sanitizer, and a baby tshirt. Overall a very good visit.
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer?
Ben and Jerry's Milk and Cookies!
Married: 11/12/16
BFP: 02/09/17
FTM | EDD: 10/13/17
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? I've been dealing with some serious congestion on and off for a few weeks. I think its safe to say i have pregnancy rhinitis.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? none
Rants/raves? Tired of not being able to breathe out of my nose. Mouther breathers aren't cute.
Questions for FTM, or STM+? Can't think of any this week.
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? Cookies and Cream...YUM
Married: 11/12/16
BFP: 02/09/17
FTM | EDD: 10/13/17
How far along are you?
I think 15 wks today. Will be confirmed later today?
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in?
Less exhaustion and recently felt weird pains in the lady bits. Oh and my belly button feels like it's stretching painfully.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
I've got one this afternoon!
Rants/raves?
Rant about MIL/FIL forcing us to announce on social media before I wanted to. I'll be bitter about it for a while because it's just a sign of what's to come. She won't be in the delivery room that's for damn sure or I'll have slime covered newborn pictures on the inter webs before it's had a chance to even cry.
Raves my entire family understands my wishes for privacy so I'll never have to worry about them. I should have told them earlier and waited longer to tell IL. Poor DH stuck in the middle.
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
None that I can think of yet. I want to start a "your L&D" so I can read thru everyone's pain management and hospital experiences so I can be better prepared for convos with OB. I'm beginning to think I'm not enough of my own advocate but the stories are spread out over a lot of different threads already.
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer?
I love plain old blue bell homemade vanilla
I heart YNAB
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“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times,
if one only remembers to turn on the light."
- Albus Dumbledore
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? I too have nasal congestion! I had some really sharp pains on the right side near my hip that woke me up in the middle of the night Sunday night/Monday morning. It hurt so bad I almost woke up my DH. I was sleeping on my right side when it started. I rolled to my back for a few minutes and the pain slowly decreased. I then turned over to my left side and drifted back to sleep. I have a tendency to jerk and stretch in my sleep. I think I jerked and it pulled one of the round ligaments. I have no bleeding or any other cramps/pain. I did check the HR yesterday and it was good. (158ish)
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? No appointments for us.
Rants/raves?
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? This is a hard one! I LOVE ice cream! If we go to Cold Stone Creamery I get Strawberry Cheesecake with crushed graham crackers! Out of the store bought....Butter Pecan!
Every time I tell DH about sharp pains he tells me it's a big poop. Whether is under the rib cage, my side, my belly button - anything! I thought my appendix was busting the other day and he swore it was a poop because "that's where the large and small intestines meet."
I've had to have the "just say 'that sucks' next time I complain to you" talk with him a few times haha.
How far along are you? 11w6d
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? My breasts are a lot less tender but my nausea is still a monster. Thankfully no vomiting. Still super tired all the time too.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? Had our first US last week (yay!) and our second MW appointment tomorrow. Will be going for our Panorama test later this week.
Rants/raves? Nada - things are good.
Questions for FTM, or STM+? I had one but I totally forget what it was. I blame it on "baby brain."
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? Banana fudge will always be my favorite, but I love pretty much any flavor of Tillamook ice cream from Oregon. Their chocolate peanut butter is to die for!
How far along are you? 14 weeks! Yay second trimester!
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? I'm starting to feel more like a human, thank goodness. Less gagging and less exhaustion, though that might be because I'm on spring break this week.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? Not since the last check-in.
Rants/raves? We posted our social media announcement last week, right after we announced to my students. It's been really fun to see how loved our baby already is!
Questions for FTM, or STM+? None that I can think of. Just going to glue myself to the L&D thread today.
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? It's different depending on my mood. I usually go for either something chocolatey or something fruity.
hb is a healthy 152. Updated due date to 9/26. And I've lost 12lb since first appointment.
She really wanted to put me on medicine for the weight but since LO is ok and consistently measuring ahead, and I'm already at 16wk, she just said she's "prescribing" me protein shakes.
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? Yeah... I can't deal with food. I have a complete food aversion situation going on. I know this is when I am supposed to up my calories so I have been drinking a glass of milk at night and in the morning to help me get something decent in my system. My other symptoms have calmed down a lot. Breasts are still tender and my back still hurts a little at night.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? None for me
Rants/raves? I'm a ball of rage. Not a happy person these days. I'm trying to just chill out but it's not working. Everything is getting under my skin.
Questions for FTM, or STM+? None ATM, gathering statistics about how early FTM will go into labor by reading the L&D Thread
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer?
Black Cherry. OMGGGG. I want some nowwwww
@PizzaMonster3 Thanks for starting the LD thread! Getting such good information.
and holy moly momma! You are ahead of the curve!!! GL with weightloss, I have heard this is common so as long as you supplement in the meantime, it should be a-ok
WOW I am sorry for this dear diary post. This probably belongs in the In law thread.
TTC #1: March 2011
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
dx: Endometriosis and Fibroids
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016:Retrieved 22 eggs 12 fertilized, developed moderate OHSS
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET 2/2
BFP 2/7/17
Having a girl! EDD 10/21/17
Lol I know - I've been meaning to log onto desktop to post on IL and Family threads but haven't gotten around to it.
Yours sounds a bit pettier than mine - she's just an oversharer and always has to be the one to brag about DH.
How far along are you? 11 weeks 5 days
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? Finally feeling more energetic! All I could do was sleep after work from weeks 6 to 10 so I'm happy to be back to enjoying my afternoons and getting things done!
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? We went in for our NT scan today but the tech said it was a little early to get a good reading, especially since my uterus is retroverted (who knew?). So we go back in one week. It was absolutely amazing though to see our little babe wiggling around!
no rants or raves!
Question- How do you go about choosing childcare for after maternity leave? I'm already dreading going back to work!
Ice cream- Bluebell mint chocolate chip all the way!
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? this past weekend i felt like i had the worst hangover ever. I tried to sleep it off and nothing seemed to help. I lost three pounds and got extremely scared but it ends up i was just dehydrated. Although i was drinking water i wasn't taking in enough to match what i was putting out. UGHHH
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go?
Rants/raves?
And it appears that there are waiting lists at EVERY DAY CARE CENTER I've called looking to enroll an infant in Jan 2018. Who would think there is a waiting list that far in advance! Getting a lil worried that I wont have anyone to watch the baby when I need to go back to work. :-/ So I'm adding looking for part-time or jobs i can do at home also as backups. seriously. depressing.
Just saw for the first time where someone posted a PSA about how they want to be the ones to announce their child's birth and to please respect their right to do so allow them to post the first pictures and first social media announcements in 'their own time'. I think it's a great idea and we might do that also.
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? I wish i could have the $1 vanilla cone at mcd everyday!!!
@winterecho hit the mommy jackpot! Such a blessing!!!
@PizzaMonster3 thanks for starting the l&d thread. *high five*
Once we moved and we put her into a center, I called and toured several, checked reviews and ratings online and did a test run at our top choice. We had a long talk with the director about how they run things (they're structured but focused on letting the kids be kids - they go outside every single day unless it's storming rain) and we felt comfortable there.
Just know that no matter what choice you make, it doesn't have to be "it". If you get into it and feel uncomfortable, pull LO out and find another one. This center has an infant section, so DD being happy there has kind of been our test run. I also love that they don't allow shoes in the infant room and every evening when I pick up DD they are mopping every classroom. We put DD in this center in October and she's only been sick once *knock on wood*.
BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
How far along are you? 15 weeks 3 days.
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? ohhhh yeah. I had some bleeding at 7 and 9 weeks, but ultrasounds never showed anything unusual going on. Yesterday, at 15 weeks 2 days, I had another bleeding episode. It was more than the last 2 times, but still had no cramping. Called my Doctor's office and they told me to go to the ER. Spent the afternoon/evening in the ER, and after having an ultrasound, they found a 2 cm Subchorionic Hemorrhage.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? Went to the doctor this morning to follow up from the ER, and he put me on modified bed rest until the SCH goes away. He said I didn't have to lay in bed all day, but needed to spend most of my time on the couch. I am a teacher, so my job doesn't exactly allow me to really take it easy. I'll take the rest of the week off and luckily next week is spring break. I will have another ultrasound next week and hopefully it will have absorbed.
Rants/raves? I am NOT the kind of person to just sit around and do nothing all day every day. I like to feel productive and like I'm contributing. My mother is currently at my house cleaning it from top to bottom while I sit on the couch. I feel so bad! I'm not great at letting others do for me. I need to learn that one quick!
Questions for FTM, or STM+? Anyone have any experience with a SCH other than what I read on that thread I found buried? My Doctor didn't seem to worried about the baby, so I feel better about that. I just hope this doesn't take weeks and weeks to go away!
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? As said before Mint Chocolate Chip! I also love chocolate peanut butter!
I also love the idea of a L&D thread. I don't know much at all and would love to hear about people's experiences.
How far along are you? 12 weeks and 3 days (almost out of the first trimester!)
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? Nope, still random gagging, nausea, and puking, but less so with taking Diclegis regularly. I have found it harder to keep down my multivitamin though. Also, I still don't have a bump
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? Nada
Rants/raves? I wish I could stay up past 8 pm so I could actually get my dissertation written! It's so hard to fit it into the middle of the day when I'm awake and non-puky.
Questions for FTM, or STM+? Not at the moment
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? I love almost any kind of ice cream. But my favorite is Gold Medal Ribbon from Baskin Robbins. It's vanilla and chocolate icecream, swirled with caramel. Yum!
Any new symptoms or changes since last check in? Less bloating, a little more constipation. Too much saliva going on. Boobs started leaking. Headaches came back. A little cramping too. Over sweating.
Any appointments since last check in? How did it go? None for another 14 days.
Rants/raves? Ssssso anxious to be able to say if what i have felt lately is baby!
Questions for FTM, or STM+?
GTKY: Which flavor of ice-cream do you prefer? Can I make that plural? Lol I lllove Häagen-Dazs Coffee. I also lllooove Chapman's Tiramisu Gelato. Oh and ALL OF DQ lol