January 2018 Moms
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STM+ Check-in 8/2
missblaze
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How far along are you? Team?
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies?
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM?
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words:
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you?
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J18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies!
EDD: 1/6/2018
Eva Jane: 7/23/2014
Re: STM+ Check-in 8/2
How far along are you? Team? 17+4 Team PINK.
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? I have mid-day dizziness but it's usually while I'm at work and I think it has to do with sitting in front of a computer all day long. I didn't have any sort of MS/dizziness during my previous pregnancy.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? I feel like I'm WAY more anxious this time around. I guess with my first pregnancy there was a sense of "ignorance is bliss" and I just assumed everything would go as planned. Now that I'm more knowledgeable and I know that so many things can happen, I'm a bit obsessive.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: Positive, engaging, firm.
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Anne Shirley
I use Hypnobabies! http://www.hypnobabies-store.com/link.cgi?affiliateID=472
J18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies!
EDD: 1/6/2018
Eva Jane: 7/23/2014
DD2: 9/12/13
Baby #3: Due January 2018
How far along are you? Team?
14wks, yet to find out
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies?
This time I'm more tired and less nauseous.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM?
I'm a little overwhelmed at the thought of caring for 4 children! However, my 7yr old DD is so helpful and the boys will love to help too!
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words:
Consistent, firm, fun
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you?
I have no idea, I'll have to think about it a little.
How far along are you? Team? 14 + 2 / Team Pink
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? I'm a tired, cranky, moody, biotch right now.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? Not really. I'm actually feeling less nervous about the second child thing, and more concern about raising a little lady these days.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: "Where'd Banner go?" haha.
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? I really don't know. I find I relate to so many adult characters but none from my childhood really spoke to me.
J18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies
How far along are you? Team? 16+5, team finding out
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? right now, nothing! It's glorious! I was still sick at this point with DD and that quickly switched over to horrible heartburn so I'm very thankful.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? like @PhillymommaX2 I'm really nervous about having a winter baby. What to dress it in, cold and flu season, etc. I'm definitely being forceful about all family members getting a flu shot because I'm pretty sure neither grandpa got it last year.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: consistent is the only word I can come up with right now..
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? probably Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I'm kind of a nerd and bookworm so those are really the only similarities.
J18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies
I use Hypnobabies! http://www.hypnobabies-store.com/link.cgi?affiliateID=472
J18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies!
EDD: 1/6/2018
Eva Jane: 7/23/2014
How far along are you? Team? 17 weeks, Team I don't know yet, but I want to know so badly!!!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? I have been feeling pretty good lately. Most pronounced symptoms are RLP and groin pain from my pelvis widening. I feel like this pregnancy is almost the same as my previous pregnanc7. The nausea was worse, but was around for a shorter time. My face broke out early with this pregnancy, but now is gone. Last time my face was clear the whole time. My hair hasn't hit the awesome phase yet so that may be a difference as well. Oddly enough I have similar cravings this time as last time. I crave cereal, specifically Cocoa Krispies and Special K.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? Oddly enough in regards to the pregnancy, so many of my worries are the same, but I have new worries about making sure that my son still gets everything that he needs from us...I have also been thinking about how to deal with keeping everything else up in my life, mostly at home. Work is always my sanctuary where I have everything under control. Home is different and I have decided we are getting rid of our cleaning service soon (the money spent has started to not seem very worth it since I am not super impressed with the overall outcome), so I will have to figure out how to make our slobby selves less slobby/lazy. DH and I are so similar, we would both love to have a neat/clean/decorated house, but can seriously think of everything under the sun that we would rather do first before starting and then we are left with crazy.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: Positive, Independent, Relaxed (btw this was hard! lol)
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Gosh, so many, when I was younger I never really keyed into a character, but more the feeling of the books. I loved The Giver when I was a child. The feeling of looking in on something from the outside or feeling left out or different were big themes I gravitated towards. As an adult I feel like I would have to say Roald Dahl's Matilda.
How far along are you? Team?
16+4, don't know yet
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies?
Generally okay at the moment! I seriously can't remember how I was feeling this time last go 'round...
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM?
I'm less worried about the state of the world (not that it's a lot better, but I'm not worrying so much) and more concerned with the logistics. What if DH changes jobs to a new schedule and I start doing drop-offs? We'll probably send Thing 2 to a different daycare than Thing 1's preschool center, how will that work out? I'm at a different office, what's the deal for nursing mothers here?
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words:
positive, permissive, hard-line (not a contradiction, I think - we try to give him freedom to do what he wants within hard limits that are mostly for safety and non-destruction)
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you?
At the time, Hermione. Now, I don't know...
Jan 18 December Siggy Challenge: Christmas Movies
How far along are you? Team?
16 + 2, team finding out soon
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies?
still experiencing an occasional migraine. Having so much insomnia! The headaches are on par with last time. I don't recall having such bad insomnia this early with DD.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM?
still waiting for my second trimester screening and AS to feel completely confident about this pregnancy. As previously mentioned I was blissfully ignorant the first time around.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words:
this is a hard question, DD is only 13 months so I know there is so much more to come and I'll adjust and change then
Relaxed, consistent, scheduled
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you?
I'm gonna have to go with Lizzy Mcguire. Mostly in the sense of fashion. I definitely rocked many colors and butterfly hair clips
How far along are you? Team? 18 weeks today and team BLUE!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? Really tired and random vomiting. First tri was a LITTLE harder than my first pregnancy, but overall so far the two are about the same (Although I showed WAY earlier this time).
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? I’m a bit worried about pumping enough since I’ll be working when this LO is 12 weeks and it wasn’t until 9 months with DD. I also am worried I’ll never sleep, ha! Mostly though I am worried DD will not feel as important etc. Sometimes I worry about life with two when DH travels etc, but those worries are so less significant to me than when I think about DD and DS bonding.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: Engaged, hands-on, and evolving
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Fern Arable
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
How far along are you? Team? 15+3 Team Blue!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? Unlike my last pregnancy I have a lot more energy during second trimester.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? Not really. Just trying not gain 70 pounds again.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: Watch Another Episode (lol...)
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Pippi Longstocking... haha!
How far along are you? Team? 16w6d; team pink!!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? Things have pretty much been the same, aside from the nausea lasting a little longer this time. And about a week ago I had an aura/vision loss and migraine which I've never experienced before so that was interesting! Hoping it doesn't happen again.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? Absolutely, knowing more stinks! Definitely feel like I was so naive the first time around and didn't realize exactly how much can happen in pregnancy/L&D. Now I know more than I would like to and have friends who have gone through and are going through some of these things so I feel so anxious and nervous. I think I'll be able to worry a little less after the AS should everything check out okay. Hoping and praying they do!
Also, I know DS is going to be great with a baby sister. He's so obsessed with babies and I don't think he has a jealous bone in his body which is so amazing to see in a 22 month old. That said, he is super independent and curious and adventurous and energetic and determined! I just worry about how I will ever keep up?!?! I'm sure we'll figure it out as we go, but I still worry!
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: present, loving, goofy
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Topanga Lawrence!
How far along are you? Team? 17 + 2
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? Still exhausted and some RLP, but overall I'm feeling good. I remember a good 2nd tri with DD too.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? Ugh, yes. As pp have said, ignorance is no longer bliss. Delivery and postpartum is making me nervous now. I'm also worried about splitting my time between two. Also our hospital is about an hour away from home, so that compared with January in New England has me worried.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: loving, learning, changing
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? too many book characters to choose from (elementary school teacher here), so I'll go with DJ Tanner.
How far along are you? Team? 18 Weeks, Finding out this weekend!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? I'm nauseous every 3rd day roughly. I'm somewhat cranky too these days. Seems to be similar to first pregnancy.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? I want to go into labor on my own. I don't want to be induced this time. I didn't worry about it the first time because I didn't know what to expect.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: Resourceful, Persistent, Doting
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Ariel. I liked to push limits. Strong-willed child and paying for it with DS.
How far along are you? Team?
15 weeks and can't wait to find out!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies?
I'm feeling pretty good, just tired. Similar but a little easier than 1st as my food issues (cravings and aversions) aren't as intense. (Does that mean I'm going to have a harder labor, please no!) More frequent heartburn, though, boo. And I'm showing about 4-5 weeks earlier than before.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM?
Lately I've been worried that I just don't have enough patience in me for two, and dh. DS takes just about all I got. And I'm worried about losing ds' nap time and not having a minute of time to myself during the day (as an introvert, this is critical to my well being!)
And, as been mentioned here before I'm not looking forward to rearranging the whole house so we all fit. With DS it was too easy - we were ttc when we moved in and just kept a room free for him!
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words:
Trying my best
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you?
I was obsessed with Ramona but was way too much of a people pleaser to get in that much trouble.
I'm not quite so nervous for the delivery part, but definitely not looking forward to PP recovery, specifically that first PP poop
Kind of hoping this labor is lightning quick since STM status. Wishful thinking.
How far along are you? Team? 15+4; Team pink!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? I feel great, just dead tired by about 8:00pm and not much of an appetite. My last pregnancy was miserable. I lost 22 pounds by week 20 due to constant sickness. You'll hear no complaints from me this time!
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? I'm worried I won't be able to hold and bond with this baby as much since I obviously have a toddler to care and cater too as well.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: Loving, fun and flexible
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Belle
How far along are you? Team? 13+6 TEAM PINK!
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? Acne, boob pain, tired always, wake up in the middle of the night because I'm starving, oh and a yeast infection
All different from my last pregnancy!
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? Yes, ignorance is bliss for sure! This time I worry so much because I'm so much more aware of complications. I literally just wish for a healthy baby in the end.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: chill but authoritative and fun!
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? Pepper Ann!
How far along are you? Team? 18+1, and we don't know yet and it's killing me! Baby keeps blocking with legs or butt. Anatomy scan is on August 13th, so we'll hopefully be able to tell then.
What symptoms are you having? How does it compare to your previous pregnancies? I'm feeling SO much better. Right now I'm just dealing with a bunch of acid reflux and exhaustion. My sickness, exhaustiona, and acid are all much stronger this second time around unfortunately.
Do you have any worries with this pregnancy/new baby that you didn't have as a FTM? This time around I have hypothyroidism, and though it's well managed, my anxiety and worries that something will be wrong are stronger this time.
Sum up your parenting style in 3 words: nurturing, patient, flexible
GTKY: What fictional character from your childhood is most like you? hmmm, I really don't know. Who liked to read a lot? Belle I guess. I loved books and didn't really fit in much in elementary school.