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saralee797-2 · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?

2. How have you been feeling?

3. Any appointments coming up?

4. Rants, raves, questions?

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?

maureenmce · August 2017

saralee797-2 said:

Looking forward to getting to know you ladies!
1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
5 weeks today! Baby is the size of an appleseed!

2. How have you been feeling?
Okay so far. The fatigue has been my biggest symptom the last week, but yesterday I felt like I got a little hint of morning sickness with a couple waves of mild nausea. Last pregnancy morning sickness hit full force at 6 weeks exactly, lasted until week 14, and was AWFUL, so I'm trying to enjoy this time where I can actually eat and feel like a person.
3. Any appointments coming up?
Not for a bit. I have my first ultrasound on September 5th and I see my endocrinologist September 11th.
4. Rants, raves, questions?
Not fully a rant I suppose but I'm angry that my thyroid just won't seem to stay in range. Hoping my latest medication adjustment helps, that it stays steady the rest of this pregnancy, and that it being out of range early hasn't impacted anything in a negative way. Rave: it's been uncharacteristically mild here in LA, heat wise, and I'm loving it!
5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?
Before I switched majors in college, I majored in opera, and I trained to be an opera singer most of my childhood and teenage years. I haven't performed in years and years, so I don't know if it's a talent I still have, lol, but most people don't know that about me.

saralee797-2 · August 2017

@maureenmce I am on synthroid for mine. My levels were high for the "fertility world" so I was put on it while TTC. I have it checked about every four weeks to make sure my levels stay within range. Same for you?

maureenmce · August 2017

@saralee797-2 I'm on levothyroxine and have been for years for my thyroid autoimmune disease (hashimitos thyroiditis), and my levels had always been easily controlled until the birth of my daughter when I had postpartum thyroiditis. (My thyroid went crazy, basically, wildly swinging back and forth between hyper and hypo.) It took about a year for my endocrinologist to get my thyroid to settle down, but even now it keeps getting out of balance (by not nearly as much, but still.). My endocrinologist just said it's related to the postpartum thyroiditis and is going to be an ongoing issue for a while. So I guess no point in being angry about it, but it does give me added anxiety this pregnancy vs last.

saralee797-2 · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
8 weeks!! Raspberry, a 2x2 Leggo brick, the button on your jeans

2. How have you been feeling? Everyday is different! Nausea comes and goes. Still tired and have sore boobs.

3. Any appointments coming up? Tuesday I have an ultrasound. I am real nervous and a little excited!

4. Rants, raves, questions? Not really, just happy it's the weekend and I don't have anything I have to do - just relax.

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? I can drive a manual car.

saralee797-2 · August 2017

@maureenmce ugh I do hear that it can be hard to control. It took several dosage adjustments for me and I feel like my case is pretty mild. Hopefully your doc can put your mind at ease in a few weeks.

codingchildhood · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?

5 weeks, and baby is the size of a dot snail! =P

2. How have you been feeling?

Exhausted, and a little nauseous.

3. Any appointments coming up?

I have an appointment on the 29th.

4. Rants, raves, questions?

One of the reasons I'm exhausted is that I can't seem to sleep in any more. I woke up by 5am on my days off, and couldn't get back to sleep! And then, of course, I'm ready for a nap by noon. -_-

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?

I'm really good at fixing things! Both physical objects (like electronics), or more abstract things like bugs in code. I don't get stuck often, and when I do, it just gets me all excited because I love a really tough puzzle. =P

maureenmce · August 2017

@saralee797-2 Thanks! And good luck with your ultrasound Tuesday! So exciting!!

pghren · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks, blueberry
2. How have you been feeling?

Fairly dreadful. The morning sickness now brings on full on vomiting. I might still be hiding in bed to avoid getting up and angering it because nothing seems to help anymore

3. Any appointments coming up?
Wednesday! I have my first u/s scheduled!
4. Rants, raves, questions?
My mother is convinced that I should quit going back to school now that I'm pregnant. She acts like there is only one way to raise a child- with 2 working parents and family nearby, which is not the case for us. She doesn't seem to get that even if I got a job my whole paycheck would go to childcare, and the whole reason I'm in school is to eventually be a doctor and make good money to support my family instead.
5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?

I played cello for over 10 years, but I haven't played since college. +

pghren · August 2017

@saralee797-2 fx for good ultrasound!

kindbytealikat · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks, blueberry or playing dice

2. How have you been feeling?

Meh. Symptoms wise I'm feeling well. TW*** However I'm not confident this pregnancy is going to stick and I'm really stressed and down. I've had three days of morning spotting that goes away. Today it's heavier and not going away endTW***

3. Any appointments coming up?
Wednesday but calling Monday to get in

4. Rants, raves, questions?

nothing I can think of

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?

I can't think of anything

maureenmce · August 2017

@allowachick Sorry you're feeling so bad and throwing up!

Btw I think cello is the most beautiful instrument. It just makes such a gorgeous sound!

pghren · August 2017

@kindbytealikat so sorry about the spotting. Good idea to call on Monday. Hopefully they can get you in for an u/s maybe

maureenmce · August 2017

@kindbytealikat I'm so sorry for the spotting and that you're feeling worried. I hope you get in Monday instead of Wednesday and that everything's okay. Thinking of you and sending hugs!

fancybelmont · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby? 6 weeks. As big as a sweet pea or a lentil

2. How have you been feeling? So far, okay. A little bit of nausea in the morning. Super tired. But I'm not complaining. Hoping it stays this way and doesn't get worse.

3. Any appointments coming up? I don't have my first appointment until 9/5.

4. Rants, raves, questions? The whole limiting coffee thing blows b/c I'm a total addict.

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? I don't really have one.

hedgepig · August 2017

*Lurking*
@kindbytealikat I'm really sorry that the spotting has picked up, especially on a weekend. FX that everything is OK in the end...

looeeze · August 2017

Lurking:

@kindbytealikat I'm sorry you're spotting and I hope it's nothing serious. Remember, there's a few reasons you could be spotting that are normal. Thinking of you, FX!

codingchildhood · August 2017

@kindbytealikat I'm sorry about the spotting and the stress that must be causing.

I hope you're able to get in on Monday.

TraceeM · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks. Babies are blueberry size.
2. How have you been feeling? Feeling pretty yucky. Haven't thrown up yet, but it feels like a churning washing machine all the time. Boobs are still sore, and still super tired.

3. Any appointments coming up?
We go for another US on Monday. I am hoping both babies are still doing well and that we get an official due date.
4. Rants, raves, questions?
Rant - I am so hungry all the time, I refuse to eat in the middle of the night, therefore, I am even more hungry come breakfast.
5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? I can drive a tractor.

pghren · August 2017

@TraceeM good luck on u/s hope all is well with the babies

kindbytealikat · August 2017

TraceeM said:

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks. Babies are blueberry size.
2. How have you been feeling? Feeling pretty yucky. Haven't thrown up yet, but it feels like a churning washing machine all the time. Boobs are still sore, and still super tired.
3. Any appointments coming up?
We go for another US on Monday. I am hoping both babies are still doing well and that we get an official due date.
4. Rants, raves, questions?
Rant - I am so hungry all the time, I refuse to eat in the middle of the night, therefore, I am even more hungry come breakfast.
5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? I can drive a tractor.

Actually eating something small when you wake up mid night can really help with the morning sickness. Pregnancy and empty bellies don't make a good combo

maureenmce · August 2017

@TraceeM Oh wow twins - how exciting! Hope your ultrasound goes great! And how cool that you can drive a tractor!

MrsF1017 · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?

5 weeks, baby is an appleseed

2. How have you been feeling?

Very tired. A little nauseous

3. Any appointments coming up?

First appt on the 28th

4. Rants, raves, questions?

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?

I don't even think I have one lol

tops-2 · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby? 7 weeks, and the size of a Blueberry or Brookesia micra chameleon

2. How have you been feeling? Not feeling too bad. Just the general nausea, sore boobs and tiredness

3. Any appointments coming up? Yes! first scan is on Tuesday

4. Rants, raves, questions? Nope...

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? Not sure I really have any..

mignov · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks
2. How have you been feeling?

Not very well. Like others the nausea became full blown morning sickness (well "anytime-of-day-sickness" really). Oh and the exhaustion is so horrible I could cry.

3. Any appointments coming up?
Luckily I have an ultrasound tomorrow. Because of *TW previous MC *TW I can go in early and again at the ten week mark.
4. Rants, raves, questions?
I'm still a bit apprehensive about posting here because I'm not entirely sure this one will stick and also because I'm from a different country I feel like it's harder to express myself well and figuring out all the board written (and unwritten) rules is a bit more complex. I literally sometimes have no idea what you guys are talking about (mostly abbreviations or medical related issues) On the other side I like the vibe down here and we're all just (expecting) mothers who just want the best for their kids - that's universal! I hope I'll feel more comfortable to post a little more.
5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent?

Because I live in such a small country I learned different languages in school. I can speak English, German and French (and Dutch of course) and because my DH is of Turkish decent I can speak that a little too. Only fluent in Dutch and proficient in English I guess

mignov · August 2017

kindbytealikat said:

TraceeM said:

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks. Babies are blueberry size.
2. How have you been feeling? Feeling pretty yucky. Haven't thrown up yet, but it feels like a churning washing machine all the time. Boobs are still sore, and still super tired.
3. Any appointments coming up?
We go for another US on Monday. I am hoping both babies are still doing well and that we get an official due date.
4. Rants, raves, questions?
Rant - I am so hungry all the time, I refuse to eat in the middle of the night, therefore, I am even more hungry come breakfast.
5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? I can drive a tractor.

Actually eating something small when you wake up mid night can really help with the morning sickness. Pregnancy and empty bellies don't make a good combo

@kindbytealikat I'm learning this the hard way! Never had MS with DS so I was arrogant enough to think it would spare me this time also.. Boy was I wrong!
More importantly, I hope you can get it for an ultrasound tomorrow and that everything is ok in there!

hedgepig · August 2017

@kindbytealikat How are you feeling today? Has the spotting let up? Thinking of you...

kindbytealikat · August 2017

Thank you everyone for the kind words and @hedgepig for checking in. I spotted consistency all day yesterday. Not enough to be in panties but enough that it's took numerous tissues to clear every bathroom trip. This morning is was considerably lighter again. I'll likely still call the OB tomorrow and see about moving up my appointment from Wednesday since it went on for four days. I hate early pregnancy, it doesn't do well with my anxiety.

hedgepig · August 2017

@kindbytealikat I'm glad to hear it stayed light - I know the anxiety you are going through right now, and sympathize wholeheartedly. However, there are so many stories of early spotting with good outcomes that I am really hoping for good news tomorrow. I'm glad that you've been continuing to post and stay busy - I'll be looking forward to a good US update and picture tomorrow!

mignov · August 2017

hedgepig said:

@kindbytealikat I'm glad to hear it stayed light - I know the anxiety you are going through right now, and sympathize wholeheartedly. However, there are so many stories of early spotting with good outcomes that I am really hoping for good news tomorrow. I'm glad that you've been continuing to post and stay busy - I'll be looking forward to a good US update and picture tomorrow!

This is so well put, so I'm just going to second that. Hope all will be fine, anxiety is horrible.

ekendall09 · August 2017

@kindbytealikat hoping tomorrow goes well and the spotting eases up! Fx

@saralee797-2 I got my first automatic at 22 so I'm a great manual driver!!

ekendall09 · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby?

7 weeks. Blewb

2. How have you been feeling?

Good, decent energy just frequent wake ups at night that are so tiring small naps have helped

3. Any appointments coming up?

First us Tuesday! So excited to see!

4. Rants, raves, questions?

Nothing yet!

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? Most people don't know I play piano it's been years so not as well as I used to!

pghren · August 2017

@ekendall09 yay for Tuesday! Good luck!

BarefootContessa · August 2017

1. How many weeks are you? How big is baby? 4 weeks. Baby is a sesame seed.

2. How have you been feeling? Really good so far. The only symptoms I've had thus far are headaches and fatigue. I'm going to enjoy the next two weeks before the puking starts

3. Any appointments coming up? My first appointment with a nurse is 9/12. First ultrasound isn't until 9/29!

4. Rants, raves, questions? n/a

5. GTKY: what's your hidden talent? I'm an incredibly intuitive person.

BarefootContessa · August 2017

@kindbytealikat I hope it's just general spotting. Will be thinking of you today.

kindbytealikat · August 2017

Only got my appointment moved up a day because my doc is out today and I didn't want to see someone else. But that's still one less day waiting

saralee797-2 · August 2017

@mignov For what its worth (FWIW), I think you are communicating wonderfully. Some of us spent time together while trying to conceive (TTC) on another board on the bump (TB) so we are a little more versed in the lingo but please know it took time to learn it. Here is a link to a glossary of terms: https://www.thebump.com/community-glossary I think I looked this up several times per day in the beginning.

saralee797-2 · August 2017

@traceeM Thinking of you today. I hope your u/s goes well!

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