TTGP Grad Check In Week of 6/15

breezybee · June 2017

This is a check-in for friends from the TTGP board. If you were a contributing member of that board please let us know how you are doing!

1. Due date?

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?

4. Questions/concerns?

breezybee · June 2017

Whattup?! Hope everyone's having a great week. We've got another one down!

1. Due date? Dec 30, but they'll probably come at the end of November

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

Feeling ok. I've had a full headache for the last 4 days, so that's annoying, but whatever. I've got to power through and clean the shit out of my house. I think we're having a photographer come early next week to take photos because we may be listing it! Yikes. It will absolutely sell in 1 week, so that's a little terrifying. Must keep going.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
I had to get a million gallons of blood drawn today, and we've got our NT scan next Wednesday. I'm excited for that - and hoping there's nothing horribly wrong.

4. Questions/concerns?
No! I just got a couple of maternity clothes items delivered - I'm going to try them on later and see how they look. Everything I own fits so horribly
now lol. I'm in that weird stage where I just look fat and not pregnant lol. I hate it!

MJDsquared · June 2017

1. Due date?
12/30

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

Fat. I know, obviously I'm supposed to get bigger, but I've also just been tired and haven't worked out since last week. And by "worked out" I mean "walked 30 minutes on the treadmill on an incline" because I can't push myself to do my old regular workouts. Also, I've been hating our usual healthy dinners. We got pizza last night and it was so amazing but combined with the not working out/tight pants I'm not feeling great about myself.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
I had an appointment on Friday and we heard the heartbeat--167. My NT scan/blood work is on Tuesday morning, but I'm trying to get a price estimate on that. It's hard to get someone from MFM to answer/call back.

4. Questions/concerns?
Get these damn "boy or girl?" threads outta here. Also other things that make me shake my head.

wabash15 · June 2017

1. Due date? 12/25

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

hanging in there. the nausea/dry heaving and fatigue are still in full force. The food aversions are a bit better so I have that going for me. Every pregnancy really is different. THis one is way harder than the twins. I might not help that I'm not a spring chicken!

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? @breezybee I think we are NT buddies... I think my is Tuesday and I will then be the vampires victim them! Fx that everything looks good for both of us!

4. Questions/concerns? no, just trying to survive to the second trimester

@MJDsquared girl some days I can barely manage sitting up in a chair. I have not worked out in weeks and the thought of walking around the block feels like a marathon. I'm impressed you walked on a treadmill for 30 min! also being team green I just don't understand why people can't simmer down and wait a few more weeks to find out if they are having a boy or girl. maybe its because all I want is a healthy baby and I don't give to rats what's between their legs.

breezybee · June 2017

You guys, I am so tired, it's basically impossible for me to get anything done, besides watch Property brothers and cruise Pinterest and The Bump.
GL at your NT scan Tuesday @wabash15! Be sure to let us know how it goes! I get this irrational anxiety whenever I know anyone has an upcoming appt now lol. It's silly, I know, but pregnancy jitters are real, yo!
I'm in the same boat that I really don't care what sex my twins are. Yeah, it'll be fun to find out, but I'm not like obsessing over it. Soon enough.

Marley629 · June 2017

@breezybee I love me some property brothers!

Eta: GL with your NT scans @breezybee and @wabash15

1. Due date?
12/15 or 12/17. I really need to ask the doctor which one he's going by

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

Monday and Tuesday I felt fabulous. Then yesterday happened and the HG reared its ugly head. I'm trying so hard to power through.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
I have a regular OB checkup next Wednesday and thanks to my NT results I have an appointment with the genetic counselor for an increased risk of downs Wednesday morning despite having good maternit21 results. After talking to a few people, I'm not overly concerned but it's still a bit stressful.

4. Questions/concerns?
I may or may not have ordered baby boy a take home outfit from Etsy. I couldn't resist

MJDsquared · June 2017

@breezybee I am stoked to wear maternity clothes, but still in denial about buying them! I finally did the hair tie trick on a pair of my tighter jeans the other day and it was so nice not to unbutton when I sat down and button back up when I stood up.
@wabash15 I hope you start to feel better soon!
@marley629 I'm glad you were able to ease your concerns a bit. Hoping for good news for you!

Guys, I forced myself to go to the gym and it made me way more tired and hungry. Screw the pregnancy books for saying working out gives you more energy.

breezybee · June 2017

@Marley629 Sorry you're having to get stressed out over that. GL with your Appt, and I'll be hoping that everything is A Ok.
Yeah @MJDsquared the hair tie worked for me for a while, but with these twins, I'm approaching stretchy pants only levels.

wabash15 · June 2017

@breezybee I am firmly in the stretchy pants only territory and have been for ~2 weeks. I work with a woman who is probably 26ish weeks (maybe more... she says she doesn't believe her EDD and will only say she is due in sept) I am as big as she is at 12 weeks. (that being said she is a FTM with a singleton, and I'm a STM post twins...)
@Marley629 hugs girl. you are a warrior. I dont have HG and its rough. you do what ever you have to to get through.
@MJDsquared Props for even trying to go to the gym... I think its better after the first trimester but right now its not even a option!

alysapuggles · June 2017

Just now getting a chance to catch up!
@breezybee Ugh, headaches are the worst now because Tylenol blows. Good luck with your NT scan! This must be NT scan week for our little group! I also got a few maternity items but have not worn them yet. I don't know why but I feel like I need to wait until after the scan, and then I'll be able to. Not rational at all, I know! I'm sooo ready to though because I am getting enough bigger that I can't just suck it in anymore.

@MJDsquared I so hear you on the eating/working out. I basically have done nothing the whole first trimester. I feel like such a blob. I am dreading getting weighed this week because I know I've probably gained over 5 lbs in the first tri. Maybe more. Good luck with NT scan! Let us know how it goes!

@wabash15 I'm so sorry you are still feeling awful! That sounds terrible. I hope it lets up soon. Good luck with your scan!

@Marley629 I'm sorry you are dealing with that extra stress. These tests are so good to have available to us, but they sure can cause a lot of worry. Good luck with your appointment!

1. Due date? 12/31

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

Overall not too bad. Stomach still feeling off every evening, but it's not terrible. Mostly just feeling like a blob because of lack of exercise and not eating super great the last several weeks. So tired, all the time.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
I have an appointment with a nurse on Wednesday for lots of bloodwork and just general stuff. Thursday is my NT scan. I'm so nervous. I didn't even do the scan last time (only tested for CF carrier) because I just wasn't even concerned. Now I'm doing it based on our ages, and I'm really nervous about bad results or even just elevated risks (because I will become consumed with it), all of that. I feel like this is my second hurdle to get over mentally, and if things come back okay I will be able to relax a bit. I've still been holding myself back from too much excitement, buying anything, etc. until I get good results. You'd think being STM I'd be more relaxed this time around but quite the opposite!

4. Questions/concerns? Nothing aside from the above.

wabash15 · June 2017

@alysapuggles we did not do the blood test last time but had the US (though we would have had the US anyways because it was a routine exam with my MFM) I am doing the testing this time and am nervous too. Fx for both of us this week.

breezybee · June 2017

FX for a great NT scan @alysapuggles! This is a big hurdle to get over, but we're almost there

Tennis11785 · June 2017

1. Due date? 12/16

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

Overall, pretty good. Luckily, a lot of my symptoms have let up. I still get PGAL brain every once and a while. I'm afraid that we've jinxed ourselves by telling. But it comes and goes (and isn't as frequent as below)

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? Nothing for another 2.5 weeks.

4. Questions/concerns? I started to work on the registry a bit last night, and totally fell down the rabbit hole of options! I got totally overwhelmed at the number of car seat options!

@breezybee - sorry about the headaches. Could they be related to dehydration? I know I get them bad if I haven't had enough water.
So many NT exams this week! Good luck to everyone!
@wabash15 - sorry you're still feeling terrible! Did the sick feeling last as long with the twins?
@Marley629 - I missed your NT exam. Sorry its causing you concern. But the Maternit21 results should help put you at ease. What are your next steps? Are they doing a CVS or anything?

wabash15 · June 2017

@Tennis11785 no with the twins I felt much better at this point. I had some nausea throughout the pregnancy but it was only when I had gone too long without eating. every pregnancy really is different.
There are so many choices for baby out there!

failuretofly · June 2017

Totally missed this when it was posted! Thanks for resurrecting it today!
@breezybee I am in full on maternity wear over here these days, except one pair of jeans that is stretchy enough, and sits low enough I can get away with them. But man, are maternity clothes comfortable!
@MJDsquared the whole 'I don't look pregnant just fat' phase is awful. I totally feel you mama. You will get your energy back in 2nd tri and be able to get back to some proper workouts!
@Marley629 I'm really hoping your fabulous feeling days start to out number your HG days soon!
@Tennis11785 omg car seats are SO overwhelming! We just had to buy new ones for DS because he grew out of his bucket and it was a whole second round of overwhelm! Just remember, they all are SAFE, they have to be in order to be sold!

For all you mama's a couple weeks behind, this past week has been a game changer for me with getting energy back enough to work out. Keep your hopes up!

1. Due date? 12/13

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

OMG like a million times better now that I am off nights for good. Like, I knew I felt like shit, but I didn't realize just how severely shitty I felt until I didn't feet it anymore. My reflux is basically cured and I can do more that just lay on the couch all day! Yay!

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments?
Nope not really... kind of limbo between appts now. Because I am a low risk STM, I only have to see my midwife every 5 weeks, so they stretches are LOOOONNNG.

4. Questions/concerns? Nope!

MJDsquared · June 2017

Had my NT scan this morning and NT measurement was normal and they said I'm measuring 6 days ahead, which is more consistent with my LMP date. Weird because I know I ovulated on CD 22. Also, baby was moving around soooo much. Like flipping over and stuff. And I had to ask about placenta placement hearing about anterior placentas and all that and it is posterior. So excited to feel movements (even though I know I've got at least a few weeks to go for that)! Now to wait 48 hours for my blood test results...

Hope all the other NT scans were great!

alysapuggles · June 2017

@MJDsquared Yay, so glad to hear it went well!! I think there has to be some give and take with the measurements when these little beans are moving all around and stretching different ways? But it sounds like all is well! FX for great bloodwork too.

breezybee · June 2017

Woohooo! @MJDsquared Im so glad your NT scan went well!
GL with yours today @wabash15
In other news...I have PINK EYE. PINK EYE YOU GUYS. Gross. Thanks lowered immune system.

wabash15 · June 2017

@breezybee sorry about the pink eye. that sucks.

My NT scan looked good to day. The tech didn't say anything but reading her measurements everything looked good and this little one is measuring 6 days ahead today.

MJDsquared · June 2017

@wabash15 Yay!

Marley629 · June 2017

Oh no @breezybee that's also going around DS's daycare. I hope it clears up soon!

yayy for a great scan @wabash15

AFM, more fluids and IV meds yesterday but I've only gotten sick once since! I have the appt with the genetic counselor tomo and then an OB appt. at least I get to work from home today and tomorrow

alysapuggles · June 2017

@breezybee Ugh, sorry you are dealing with pink eye. I hope it clears up fast!
@wabash15 Glad to hear it went well!
@Marley629 Oh, ugh, that sucks, but I'm glad you at least can work from home. Take it easy! GL with your appt!

wabash15 · June 2017

@Marley629 oh girl, I am so damn sorry you've been so sick. you are such a trooper. I really hope you get some relief soon. Hopefully you can get some rest when working form home.

breezybee · June 2017

NT scan was great! Babies look perfect. Such a relief! Woohoo!

wabash15 · June 2017

@breezybee hooray for a good scan!! they are so adorable snuggling together!!

MJDsquared · June 2017

@breezybee Woooo! @wabash15 took the words right out of my mouth--they look so cozy cuddled up together!

Marley629 · June 2017

Awww love that @breezybee

breezybee · June 2017

Thanks guys!

alysapuggles · June 2017

@breezybee Aww, love that! So glad it went well!

CandyApple2012 · June 2017

Hey there! Sorry I'm so late to the party -- we went on a little vacation and I took a screen break

@breezybee @wabash15 yay for good NT scans! With you both on the fatigue -- I keep waiting to get that second trimester boost of energy I've read about, but so far, no bueno. Baby wants to nap!
@alysapuggles GL at your NT scan today! I was really nervous too but felt mild relief (will I ever stop worrying about this LO?) once things were looking good.
@Marley629 I'm sorry you're still so sick, sucks. Girl I am with you on Etsy though - such a treasure trove of adorable things!
@kvacmak So jealous of your energy! Yay for no more night shifts!

1. Due date? 12/11

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support

Still really tired but otherwise I feel pretty good. Can I be honest about something I'm embarrassed about? I'm having a little trouble accepting my growing waistline. I KNOW it's absolutely normal and expected (and a blessing!), but I just feel like I look terrible. Hopefully in a few more weeks I'll actually look pregnant and not just big and I won't be so depressed any time I see my reflection.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? I have an appointment later today with my OB, and I just found out that it'll be my last appointment with him because he's retiring. Maybe it's my out-of-whack hormones, but I'm irrationally upset that I did not know this until I called this morning to see what this appointment would entail.

4. Questions/concerns? See my entire DD post above...

failuretofly · June 2017

@CandyApple2012 perfectly normal to feel weird about your body in early pregnancy! I know I popped way earlier this time around and it has been really hard for me to accept too! Even though I do look pregnant I keep feeling like "ya but I'm not supposed to be THIS BIG already!"

MJDsquared · June 2017

@CandyApple2012 No judgment here! In my check in I ranted about feeling fat too. I'm hoping once I have an actual bump I'll feel better, but honestly, that change might even be hard to handle at first. Body image stuff is the worst.

wabash15 · June 2017

@CandyApple2012 the end of the first trimester to part way through the second can be a tough time for body image especially for FTM because while baby is growing and moving things around your getting bigger but haven't "popped" yet. so it can look like you've just gained weight and not that your pregnant. Hang in there. it will get better. Your body is going to have a lot of changes over the next few months and even more post partum. try to cut yourself some slack and remember your body is doing an amazing thing. hugs

alysapuggles · June 2017

On mobile but wanted to do a quick update. NT scan went well! They said everything looked good as far as measurements, nasal bone, etc. I won't get the blood work results for a week, so I'm partially relaxed lol Just hoping the good scan results is a good sign for overall.

breezybee · June 2017

Woohoo @alysapuggles!!

alysapuggles · June 2017

Just a quick update. Got the results back for my NT scan bloodwork, and everything is normal! The numbers she gave me for DS and TS18/13 were good enough that I declined further testing. I hope I don't regret that later, but I feel comfortable with it for now based on the results. I finally feel like I can breathe a little easier.

breezybee · June 2017

That's great news @alysapuggles

warning. Serious DD post ahead.

Ugh, some of you know that we're selling or amazing house in San Francisco to make the move to Marin. I'm having serious second thoughts, and just had a full blown sobbing cryfest in my car. I'm so sad to sell our house. My husband and I worked so hard remodeling it and making it beautiful and I always thought we'd raise at least one kid there for a while. But now with 2 coming, it's just really hard to imagine all of their stuff plus our stuff in that house without going crazy. We found our dream house in my husband's childhood town where all of our friends and family live, but the town is boring and I hate it. But the house is great and it's super close to a ton of awesome stuff. I'm just really sad to leave our home. Ugh I can't stop crying. Fucking hormones.
And then I'm crying to my mom on the phone and she tells me she understands and it's ok BUT I need to calm down because it's not good for me. Dude what?! Shut up. Seriously. I am calm and relaxed 98% of the time and she seriously says this to me every time I see her. It just made me so
pissed off.
And now I have to go to work and I look like I got punched in both of my eyes. Shit.

alysapuggles · June 2017

@breezybee Ugh, sorry. That sounds really hard. I think it's normal to be attached to a house. Even when you are excited for a move, it can still be hard to leave your home. We are planning to move at some point (market here is horrible, hardly anything available), and while I'll be glad to have a bit more space and not deal with some of the annoyances of this place, I will still be sad to leave it. Even if you don't love the town you are moving to, it sounds like the house is awesome and there is lots of stuff nearby, which will probably help at least. Maybe you will grow fond of it over time, and it will end up being a good place for your kids to grow up. But you are totally normal to be emotional over it. I would be too.

Tennis11785 · June 2017

@breezybee - I'm sorry!! It sounds like you're moving into a good situation, but you're allowed to miss your old one too!

wabash15 · June 2017

@breezybee hugs. its ok to be sad and miss the house and life you have now. Your going through big changes especially with 2. The hormones don't make it any better either. hang in there girl.

Marley629 · June 2017

@breezybee it's totally normal to feel that way. When I moved in with DH i moved from a half of block from the beach to the inner city and I was pregnant with DS. I had such mixed feelings about the move even though logically it was what we needed to do. It's ok to be sad about moving forward to different things. Hugs

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