Tuesday Ticker Change 10/3

sandbar517 · October 2017

Your "ticker change day" is the day you switch over to being another full week pregnant (ie: 5 weeks instead of 4 weeks and 6 days).

If your EDD is 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, or 5/29, this is for you!

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?

2. How are you feeling?

3. Any appointments coming up?

4. Rants/raves/questions?

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?

ladystinson · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby? 8 weeks (got adjusted since last week) we are a peanut m&m for real this week lol

2. How are you feeling? great (other than being tired and nauseous) until yesterday. I ate chick fil a for lunch yesterday, apparently fried chicken is a no go. my stomach has actual hurt since then. Of course my cycle of 3 days of nothing and then 3 days of living in the bathroom isn't helping since yesterday was day 2 of nothing.... blah

3. Any appointments coming up? 10/18 or 19 i have my first provider appointment

4. Rants/raves/questions? nah, I'm good for now

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be? When you get pregnant with DS in a couple years.... that is the time to leave. ex is already cheating on you at that point. Take your pregnant self and leave

sandbar517 · October 2017

So, I go here now.

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
9 weeks today, no idea. Green olive maybe?
2. How are you feeling?
Not too bad, actually. My nausea finally seems to be slowing down slightly, so now I'm just worried it will come back with a vengeance like @justsuzie.
3. Any appointments coming up?
Had my first appointment yesterday, next one is Nov. 1st.
4. Rants/raves/questions?
Rave- I saw the midwives for the first time yesterday and I LOVE them. Switching was the best decision ever. They totally listened to me, adjusted my due date based on what I told them (still moved it up one day, but better than arguing with me that I'm 5 days further along than I said.) She did a really quick in-office ultrasound to ease my panic of having another set of twins, and found just one little peanut with a heartbeat in there.

No rants today yet.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
So much. On a funny note: Stop saying you're fat. Cuz trust me.....you're not.
On a serious note: *TW family loss*
Spend more time with Dad, he won't be around as long as you think. *end TW*
Also, life will NOT go the way you think. Just relax and go with it.

abhphilly · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
10 weeks...strawberry, prune, or kumquat depending on app.

2. How are you feeling?
Pretty good. No morning sickness, starting to get some energy back, and finally able to sleep again without waking up for 3 hours in the middle of the night. Still constipated of course and constantly terrified I'll bleed again (bled weeks 5-7 due to vanishing twin).

3. Any appointments coming up?
Biweekly thyroid check (hypothyroidism). Consultation with my high risk doctor next week since I have a history of PPROM.

4. Rants/raves/questions?
Not at the moment

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
You are totally 100% gay. Not straight, not bi. Super gay.

onesmallcoconut · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
10 weeks - Strawberry. Seems so big!

2. How are you feeling?
mostly tired with a little bit of nausea but not too bad!

3. Any appointments coming up?
a check in with my Dr. I'm hoping (but not counting on) that he'll try the fetal Doppler. I've been dying to hear the heartbeat. So far I've only seen the flicker at my dating US 4 weeks ago.

4. Rants/raves/questions?
a new baby started at our dayhome and I'm selfishly hoping there will still be room for mine when I'm off mat leave.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
don't be upset about that stupid guy you're "dating" now. the best one for you will show up in your life soon and things will be SO great

melanier26 · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
6 weeks - a sweet pea

2. How are you feeling?
I really can’t complain. As long as I snack every few hours the nausea stays away. Other than that just tired! I have food aversions to almost everything which is frustrating but I’m hoping that will end after the first trimester.

3. Any appointments coming up?
I see midwives but they won’t do progesterone therapy so I have to drive 3 hours to see my other doctor. I just set that appointment up for Monday to have my levels checked (I needed a supplement with my first pregnancy).

4. Rants/raves/questions?
I wish I had known how good I had it for my first pregnancy. I am a SAHM and had left my job already (I worked long hours and was on my feet a lot) so I did so much napping. Now I have a 2 year old to keep up with. I know some women (superheroes!) have it much harder which I can’t even imagine.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Things that seem like a big deal right now...you will forget about in a few years.

Jlr025 · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
10 weeks, strawberry

2. How are you feeling?
Tired and hungry, but otherwise ok!

3. Any appointments coming up?
Next Wed I have my first appointment with my new OB, my appointment last week was with the NP. Then the 17th is my first ultrasound, I can't wait!

4. Rants/raves/questions?
Not really

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Break up with him! And don't look back. I always wished I went to college out of state that I was accepted to. If I had a do over I'd tell myself to not be scared and go for it!

thunderberry · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?

9 weeks! And the size of a tater tot. Adorable.

2. How are you feeling?

Enh. I've been really nauseated all day every day this week which suuuucks. I wonder if part of it has to do with the high dose of progesterone they have me on. Apparently around this time the placenta starts forming so I may be getting a double whammy. I'm also exhausted but when I try to go to sleep my mind spins and spins. And my boobs hurt. Wah.

3. Any appointments coming up?

I have an appointment with a family doctor who follows pregnancies a week from today. I'm going to go, but I also have been referred to an actual OB-GYN who did my endo surgery a few years ago, who I liked, so I doubt I will stay with her. But I want to keep my options open and the OB doesn't see patients until week 12.

4. Rants/raves/questions?

I dislike that it's standard to have no real medical care at this stage of the pregnancy. I guess it would be different if I had a family doctor, but I don't. I have so many questions (like if I can get tested for my progesterone levels, for eg) but no one to ask. I went to a walk in clinic when I was first pregnant and the guy threw a Diclectin prescription at me with no explanation, and again, I have so many questions now and no way to ask. Can't wait to get in with some real care.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?

Think more carefully about what you actually want to do with your life, and plan for an interesting/lower stress career, instead of just focusing on what's fun to study!

sparklingdiamond · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?  10 weeks, a prune or strawberry

2. How are you feeling?  Slightly less tired today, but still super tired. I feel like my food aversions are slightly going away.

3. Any appointments coming up?  I had my last u/s with the RE yesterday and was officially released. My next appt with the OB isn't until the 16th and then on the 23rd I meet with the MFM for my genetic testing.

4. Rants/raves/questions?  My RE said I could stop the progesterone yesterday, but I know my OB had said I would stop around 12 weeks. For those that have taken progesterone, when did you stop it?

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?  Don't take out student loans. Or at least work on paying them off while still in school.

jessdup89 · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
6 weeks, sweetpea
2. How are you feeling?
EXHAUSTED!! The fatigue has not let up since last week. I just want to nap All. Of. The Time.
3. Any appointments coming up?
First appointment is Oct. 17 - two more weeks!
4. Rants/raves/questions?
Question for ladies who have used a midwife in the past: Did it really make a difference? I'm looking at practices that include midwives, and considering seeing a midwife instead of a doctor as long as no complications arise. I will definitely have a hospital birth though.
5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Take advantage of free college in the Navy so you don't have to do it later. (I still haven't finished my degree!)

jessdup89 · October 2017

MrT723 said:

4. Rants/raves/questions?
I wish I had known how good I had it for my first pregnancy. I am a SAHM and had left my job already (I worked long hours and was on my feet a lot) so I did so much napping. Now I have a 2 year old to keep up with. I know some women (superheroes!) have it much harder which I can’t even imagine.

Girl, same! I slept so much the end of my first pregnancy and even after DD was born, I was able to nap whenever she napped. Now I have to go to stupid work and when I get home to I have to do my chores until it's time for bed. Definitely going to sneak in a car nap at lunch today though

ladystinson · October 2017

@sparklingdiamond This is my third time on progesterone and I've always been told 12 weeks. If I remember right, it's because the placenta takes over between 10-14 so 12 covers it without having to test again (since it's something that builds up in your system over time, 2 weeks off wouldn't drop fast enough to be concerned.)

yay progesterone.... lol

sparklingdiamond · October 2017

@ladystinson Thanks! I still have some left and it was kinda pricey, so I guess it wouldn't hurt to finish out the two weeks. Although I certainly can't wait to be done with it! When you stopped, did you go down in dose or stop cold turkey? I am on two a day right now.

ladystinson · October 2017

@sparklingdiamond I was on 200mg once a day (at bedtime) and I just stopped. I didn't have any issues personally. Personally, I was told to follow what I did last time so I'll be stopping cold turkey again (in 4 long weeks... lol)

what's your total daily dose?

sparklingdiamond · October 2017

@ladystinson Total is 200 mg I think. 100 in the morning and 100 at night.

krisgillesp · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
8 weeks, raspberry
2. How are you feeling?
Pretty nauseous all day long, making myself anything is quite the chore. Also feeling anxious, I have been having light spotting for a few weeks and my first appointment is next Wednesday.
3. Any appointments coming up?
10/11 so still a week
4. Rants/raves/questions?
Just frustrated of how crumby I feel making it so I can’t be a good wife or mother. Feeling like a major slacker.
5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Don’t make promises you know you can’t keep.

ladystinson · October 2017

@sparklingdiamond I wouldn't think they'd make you step it down then. if it was 200 twice a day then maybe. but 200 split like that, you should be fine to just hard stop them (disclaimer: of course check with your ob because I'm not a dr lol)

thunderberry · October 2017

sparklingdiamond said:

4. Rants/raves/questions? My RE said I could stop the progesterone yesterday, but I know my OB had said I would stop around 12 weeks. For those that have taken progesterone, when did you stop it?

I haven't stopped yet, but have been instructed to stop it once I hit 11 weeks. No one said anything about a gradual step down so I don't plan to, and I'm on a really big dose (600mg a day as suppositories).

yogaj · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
9 weeks and a grape! (Which I've been eating a lot of lately!)

2. How are you feeling?
Hitting 9 weeks has been a good milestone for me. My anxiety is finally starting to subside a bit. I was feeling pretty good with no morning sickness or fatigue until last weekend and my fiance and I joked that baby, "came in like a wrecking ball." I have been exhausted. Also, I tend to get dizzy/lightheaded really easily. But overall, really good and I cannot complain.

I learned a little over a week ago at my first ultrasound that I have a small SCH but luckily I've had no spotting/bleeding from that and no activity restriction. Praying it heals up on its own and quickly.

3. Any appointments coming up?
First ultrasound was right at 8 weeks and we saw baby and heartbeat. Next is at 12 weeks so 3 more weeks to go!

4. Rants/raves/questions?
Two raves, unrelated. First, I am loving listening to pregnancy/childbirth/baby podcasts. It's been a great way for me to start absorbing info as I do things like drive, walk the dogs, clean, cook, etc. Second, we just watched the series premier of The Good Doctor and LOVED it. I have a new appreciation for laying on the couch and watching TV thanks to this pregnancy.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Start going to yoga NOW.

MissusTexas · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby? 10w Strawberry

2. How are you feeling? Much better! I don't feel sick all day, usually just in the evenings and I have more energy. I still crash in the afternoons but before the I'm fine. It's so nice not to feel like death all day, every day!

3. Any appointments coming up? Nope. I saw my midwife last week.

4. Rants/raves/questions? I'm loving flavored sparkling water when I feel sick- it really helps me. I gave up on the zofran because it made me sleepy and the unisom and B6 didn't do anything for me.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be? Stop ruining that beautiful body with alcohol!!!

JNCPro3130 · October 2017

@jessdup89, I used a practice that had both doctors and midwives. I'm pretty sure a midwife delivered DS. I had a med free hospital birth and everything was great! The hospital was very good about honoring your requests, so I think it all depends on your hospital. In the end, the person on call delivers your baby, so I didn't get TOO attached to any one person.

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
6 weeks - sweet pea

2. How are you feeling?
I woke up feeling pretty rough. I have been really tired, so that's not new, but I felt so nauseous. When I was in the shower, I was dry heaving and would have thrown up, but I hadn't eaten anything since dinner the night before. I've been gagging brushing my teeth too. I nibbled on breakfast, so I ended up being okay. It was just a hard morning. I know a lot of you have it worse, so overall, I can't complain!

3. Any appointments coming up?
October 13th - Next Friday I don't know what this first appointment is going to entail because I wasn't with this practice when I had DS. I had some early spotting and cramping, so I'm really anxious to hear the heartbeat and make sure the baby is doing well.

4. Rants/raves/questions?
No rants this week. I'm just praying that this little one is growing and healthy right now.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Don't worry about your weight! One day you will WISH for that body! Also, DON'T GO TO THAT PRICEY COLLEGE! You will be working your butt off for the next 10 years to get that thing paid off!

melanier26 · October 2017

jessdup89 said:

4. Rants/raves/questions?
Question for ladies who have used a midwife in the past: Did it really make a difference? I'm looking at practices that include midwives, and considering seeing a midwife instead of a doctor as long as no complications arise. I will definitely have a hospital birth though.

I ended up in the ER after delivery and my midwife stayed with me and held my hand the entire time. I don’t know of too many doctors that would do that!

dinonugget · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
10 weeks, a strawberry

2. How are you feeling?
After feeling great all last week while traveling the nausea and throwing up returned last night with a vengeance. Only positive is I don’t feel quite as exhausted all the time.

3. Any appointments coming up?
Tomorrow! I finally have my first appointment and u/s.

4. Rants/raves/questions?
Assuming tomorrow’s appointment goes well we’re telling our grandmas then announcing. We took pictures of the boys last week at Disneyland and I can’t wait to share them.

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
When your high school boyfriend breaks up with you move on, the world isn’t ending, and date other guys.

dinonugget · October 2017

4. Rants/raves/questions?
Question for ladies who have used a midwife in the past: Did it really make a difference? I'm looking at practices that include midwives, and considering seeing a midwife instead of a doctor as long as no complications arise. I will definitely have a hospital birth though.

I go to combined OB/midwife practice. With DS1 I saw the midwives and loved them. The oncall midwife came to the hospital after we called them when we were having issues with the nursing staff not listening to me about my failed epidural (they usually don’t show up until closer to delivery once you get an epidural). She discovered problems with my labor and stayed with me from that point on through my c-section. She held my hand and helped keep me calm through the spinal since DH couldn’t be in there. She was absolutely amazing!

afineskyline · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby? 7 weeks, and about the size of a raspberry

2. How are you feeling? Mild nausea most days, worse after trying to eat. Sleepy alllll the time!

3. Any appointments coming up? First appointment on Friday!

4. Rants/raves/questions? Toast first thing in the am and tylenol PM are my lifesavers right now

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be? To go to my dream college or to not be afraid to move far away

MissusTexas · October 2017

@jessdup89 Yes, having a midwife made a huge difference for me. My first birth experience was with an OB and I ended up being induced because she was going to be on Christmas vacation when I was due and she said I "would NOT want to be 41 weeks pregnant." Induction came with a lot of complications for me and the baby plus 9 months recovery from an episiotomy. The epidural was a nightmare (I could feel him fishing around my spine). My OB barely managed to catch the baby then ran off to another delivery.

The second time around I had a midwife, went to 41 weeks, went into labor naturally, pushed that baby out without meds and fully recovered from tearing within 6 weeks. My midwife gave me her cell so I could text any questions and call when I went into labor and she and my doula were at the hospital with me from the time I was admitted until after my daughter nursed for the first time. Huge difference so I'm doing everything the same way this time.

desguti023 · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
6 weeks a sweet pea
2. How are you feeling?
Still soo exhausted. Bits of nausea
3. Any appointments coming up?
Tomorrow intake and probably will get a real appointment day at that time
4. Rants/raves/questions?
Nothing at the moment
5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
dont be afraid to be out on your own. Go to college out of state see more.

Jan052016 · October 2017

I had a midwife for my first one and it was fantastic! I ended up having a c section, but they were still at the hospital and were in recovery and everything. It was reassuring because I knew that someone I knew would be there, with doesn’t always happen with an OB and they came to visit me at my house after I was discharged so my son could leave NICU earlier!

jessdup89 · October 2017

Y'all have definitely made me want to see a midwife now!

bwow615 · October 2017

I posted in the wrong ticker day change last week, I really go here based on LMP.
1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks, blueberry
2. How are you feeling?
nauseated and exhausted. awesome with a 2 year old toddler and working full time. (i know i'm not alone) Today i threw up in my car, thankfully i had an empty cup to use to catch it. I'm now at work, and feel just gross.
3. Any appointments coming up?
First appointment isn't until 10/25! I can be patient sometimes, but I am really having a hard time being patient for this.
4. Rants/raves/questions?
When is everyone going to announce to their managers at work? last pregnancy I think I waited till i was about 16 weeks. Not sure if I will be able to last that long this time.
5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Don't be afraid to be independent and go for what you want. Spend time with loved ones more.

jessdup89 · October 2017

bwow615 said:

4. Rants/raves/questions?
When is everyone going to announce to their managers at work? last pregnancy I think I waited till i was about 16 weeks. Not sure if I will be able to last that long this time.

I'm wondering the same thing! I actually JUST started my new job about a month ago, so the timing for this isn't ideal (but when is it ever?). I'm definitely going to wait until after the first ultrasound. My supervisor (under my manager) already found out because I can't keep a poker face to save my life. He doesn't seem to mind at all, so I hope my actual boss will be accommodating as well! I'm working in the federal gov, so I know there are certain procedures in place that will keep me safe from any discrimination. Since I'm so new though, I'm confused about the maternity leave policy. And bummed because I have to save all of my vacation and sick days for after baby comes and I'm not going to have much

3littles3angels · October 2017

1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
11 weeks. Baby is the size of a lime.

2. How are you feeling?
Still exhausted and get sick a few times a day.

3. Any appointments coming up?
On the 12th for another ultrasound. I'll be 12w2d.

4. Rants/raves/questions?

5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Don't give up. You will have babies...4 beautiful babies. May seem like you won't but you will! (Took me 2 years to have the first one and I didn't think it was ever gonna happen).

hjk913 · October 2017

Few days late to the party, sorry y'all!
1. How far along are you? How big is baby?
7 weeks, a blueberry!
2. How are you feeling?
Constipated AF
3. Any appointments coming up?
First one is October 25
4. Rants/raves/questions?
When will my face stop breaking out and will I ever be able to poop again omg
5. GTKY: If you could give one piece of advice to your 18 year old self, what would it be?
Don't be so serious!

bwow615 · October 2017

@hjk913 due date twins so far
And no you probably won't get "regular" again until well after birth, sorry :'(

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