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May 2018 Moms
abhphilly
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Due Date Check-in (wk of 10/30): First Week of May 4/29-5/5
abhphilly
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This is a weekly check in for people who are due the First Week of May 4/29-5/5
How far along are you? What size is baby this week?
What symptoms are you having?
Rants/Raves:
Any questions this week?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
Re: Due Date Check-in (wk of 10/30): First Week of May 4/29-5/5
What symptoms are you having? My appetite is definitely back and I am hungry a lot. Now I just need to get some vegetables back in my diet.
Rants/Raves: I still have a whole week until my follow up MFM appt and it's driving me crazy with the waiting! Also, I am mad that tomorrow is going to be the only cold and rainy day all week. Why on Halloween?!
Any questions this week? I don't think so
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? I have been told Amy Adams a couple of times.
How far along are you? What size is baby this week? 13 weeks, 2 days - Lemon or Peach
What symptoms are you having? Nausea and vomiting got worse over the weekend, although energy levels are finally starting to increase.
Rants/Raves: One of my managers at work got mad at me for a tiny mistake on Friday and made me cry. I'm avoiding him like the plague today. My hormones don't have the capacity to deal with mean/angry people right now.
Any questions this week? Has anyone else's libido tanked and not resurfaced? DH is dropping hints left and right and I'm blowing them off all the time because I'm honestly NEVER in the mood.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? I have no clue lol.If I had to choose one person who I think I sort of resemble, it might be Chalize Theron.
BFP 2/25/14 EDD 11/5/14 BD 11/4/14
BFP 8/26/17 EDD 5/5/18
13w4D
What symptoms are you having?
Sciatica pain.
Rants/Raves:
I'm getting married in six days and everyone keeps tagging me in Facebook to alert me to that fact. Ugh leave me alone like you do every other day of the year...
Any questions this week?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
I don't have one that I look like, but personality doppelgänger would have to be Sandra Bullock
13w6d, peach tomorrow!
What symptoms are you having?
I think I've gotten a handle on the headaches. They were definitely caused by dehydration, so if I feel one coming on I chug a bunch of water and can usually get it to go away. I've had more energy and motivation which is nice too. I keep thinking I might be feeling flutters, but at this point I'm guessing it's just wishful thinking (and gas). Insomnia went away as far as I can tell.
Rants/Raves:
So far I've been liking the past week or two, so I'm hoping 2nd trimester continues this way, lack of symptom-wise!
Trying to come to terms with my body changes...not really into my newly huge boobs combined with my round, but not obviously baby, bump. I just feel like I look chunky at the moment.
Any questions this week?
Not at the moment
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
Back when The L Word was popular I got told I looked like Leisha Hailey (Alice), circa the image below, alllll the time, and I could see it. I think we've grown apart a bit since then, lol. A drunk woman in a bar once insisted I look exactly like Amanda Seyfried, but she was obviously VERY drunk.
symotoms: still battling HG. It was less severe last week and I even sat at the dinner table and ate some mashed potatoes and bread with my family one night and then the last two days have been rough. The only thing new is my boobs are very slightly sore.
Rants: none at the moment.
Questions: anyone else get ultrasounds at your 14 week appointment? I had one at 6 weeks and I’m hoping for another before 20 weeks. I’m just so sick and I have this irrational fear that the baby is nonviable and I’m suffering for nothing.
gtky: I’m sorry for being boring but I seriously can’t think of anyone I look like.
14 weeks 3 days (my DD got bumped but I'm staying in May) Baby is a peach.
What symptoms are you having?
I tire easily and my lower back hurts at times.
Rants/Raves:
I pulled all my maternity clothes out of storage from last time and only some of it is reusable. The problem is last time I was pregnant during the summer and the heat was around +30 degrees Celsius, this time it will be around -30 degrees celsius. I don't know if this is a rant or a rave... More of a ramble lol
Any questions this week?
Nah
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
ive heard Anne Hathaway and I'll take it!
13 weeks and 2 days. Lemon!
what symptoms?
The nausea and exhaustion are improving slowly. Off and on I have a hard time getting a deep breath. When it happens it seems to last three days. It’s like having a yawn stuck in my throat. Anyone else?
I have a lot on my plate right now and in a new community where I’m quite isolated. So I’m feeling pretty depressed and anxious on top of everything.
Any questions?
@zizzabell523 same! My SO tried so hard last night. I really feel for the guy but there is nothing going on down there!
Rants/ Raves
Complaining about how uncute my squishy baby bump is thus far I said I look like a fat dude with a beer belly. “Like Homer!” my SO excitedly exclaims. All hell broke loose, I’ll just leave it at that!
Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
Rosario Dawson or Rosie Perez
@onesmallcoconut I just ordered some maternity clothes on sale from old navy. All the ones for sale on my local b/s/t are the wrong season. And my stuff from DS is dingy or I don’t like.
What symptoms are you having? Despite officially being in the second trimester, I still feel like ass, so that's fun. Still nauseous, vomiting, and having aversions. I'm less tired, but the medication still makes me sleepy.
Rants/Raves: Rant- The World Series is trying to kill me. These games are out of control and I feel like I should be hooked up to a stress monitor during them. Trying to figure out how to watch the game and take DS trick-or-treating tomorrow. Rave- The weather finally cooled off and it feels so good!
Any questions this week? Those of you who did an NT scan, did they send you a report? They went over the results with us at our appointment, but I am wondering if I will get a copy.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? Mae Whitman is probably the closest to me.
@sparklingdiamond I keep thinking about you. Waiting sucks.
@zizzabell523 me! I don't ever want to DTD anymore
@ivyvines6 eek! I'm so excited for you!
@abhphilly I keep thinking I feel flutters, also
@abbykm7 I think they might just do the doppler at 14 weeks, but I'm not sure. I go in next week
@onesmallcoconut I organized all my clothes this weekend, too.
@bcmountainmama I hate the weird in-between before it is a real bump.
What symptoms are you having? good ol fashion MS STILL. The MFMs said if it doesn't subside in a couple weeks they will give me stronger meds
Rants/Raves: I went to the MFMs with H on Friday and twice they said I was 12 weeks. I corrected both doctors, and I know it must be a mistake because I will deliver at 39 weeks so they may be going off that date instead of my LMP. But, COME ON, do not short me!
Any questions this week? we are in the second tri, right?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? when Jersey Shore was popular my kids said Snooki, but I am not tan, but did love a good bump in my hair lol. A coworker said Bristol Palin, but, yuck.
What symptoms are you having? Headaches, still super tired in the afternoons and evening
Rants/Raves: almost no nausea, just some protein aversions still
Any questions this week?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? I’ve heard Melissa Rycroft from the Bachelor a long time ago.
14 weeks tomorrow, peach
What symptoms are you having?
Heartburn, still tired but not as bad as before
Rants/Raves:
We've had a stressful week after hearing my NT bloodwork showed a 1 in 67 risk of the baby having Down syndrome. I had the Harmony test on Friday so just anxiously waiting for those results.
Any questions this week?
Not that I can think of.
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
I get Amanda Seyfried a lot
@Jlr025 FX for good results.
What symptoms are you having? I’m still peeing a lot at night. I’m still tired. I saw my primary doc today about my palpitations and I will be placed on a holter monitor for 2 days, she sent out the referral so I should be hearing from the cardiology group soon. It’s probably nothing but they want to be cautious.
Rants/Raves: It is so cold and windy. I realized I need to probably buy a new coat this fall/winter. Also I bought some maternity clothes yesterday.
Any questions this week? No
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? no idea!
13w4d, a lemon.
What symptoms are you having?
My nausea resurfaced a little. Ugh.
Rants/Raves:
I've had a lot of ultrasounds (weekly RE scans and then I chose an OB that does monthly scans) and she always puts on a good show for us (moving/waving/etc). I just had another ultrasound yesterday.
Any questions this week?
Does anyone else have high/borderline high blood pressure? Are you going on meds or taking baby aspirin?
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
I don't think I have one anymore, but during the era of My So Called Life everyone said I looked like Claire Danes. The older we get, the less we look alike.
@zizzabell523 I have zero interest. I'm going to have to make an effort for my husband, especially now that I'm feeling better than I did for the most part.
@abbykm7 I get ultrasounds at every appointment, but that's why I chose my doctor. I wanted that to ease my PGAL brain and I was used to weekly scans from my RE.
TTC #1 since September 2015
*TW*
BFP #1: CP, April 2016
BFP #2: 10/5/16, MMC 11/3/16 at 7w5d (embryo stopped @ ~6 weeks), misoprostol 11/11/16 (EDD 6/16/17)
Dx: Luteal phase defect, uterine polyps, stage 2 endometriosis, low morphology
Uterine polyp removal (laparoscopy) 3/28/17
BFP #3: 6/19/17, MMC 7/11/17 at 6w3d, misoprostol 7/17/17 (EDD 3/1/18)
BFP #4: 8/25/17 EDD 5/4/18
I am taking 81mg aspirin. My BP is super low right now but it’s recommended because I had severe pre-e with my first.
I work with my docs and I have a good personal relationship with them (I’m a labor nurse at our hospital) so I feel like if I ask them for extra US they would just to be nice.
@Jlr025 I'll be thinking about you as you wait for your results!
How far along are you? What size is baby this week?
14 weeks today, a muffin!
What symptoms are you having?
I feel pretty good, there was one day this week I felt so good it scared me. But most days I'll at least have some RLP or a little bit of nausea. I've got no symptom complaints!
Rants/Raves:
Rave: I had a volunteer event today that I've been signed up for for forever so I had today off work. The event ended early so now I'm planning a nap.
Any questions this week?
Nope
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
Uummmm I have no idea.
How far along are you? What size is baby this week? Had my official (late) dating ultrasound done on Monday and I was measuring exactly 14 weeks then, so 14+2 today
What symptoms are you having? Starting to get some aches and pains. Mostly, symptoms are fading though, which I will take for now. Hopefully baby movement starts up this month to ease the anxiety that lack of symptoms brings, even this far along
Rants/Raves: Got my official due date on Monday and the receptionist just decided that she was going to schedule all of my appointments though the end of April. Holy jeeze that was scary to see my portal fill up. Also, freaky to know that I only go in 12 more times before I deliver. I know that doesn't actually reflect the weeks left well, but seriously that doesn't feel like much.
Any questions this week? How many LLR groups can I join before I'm a stalker just hunting for a cute pair of Christmas leggings? That's not a question about babies at all, but it didn't say it had to be...
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger? I actually just looked up a website to take a doppelganger test to find out. The test says Blake Lively. I think it's seriously mistaken
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
what symptoms are you having?
My nausea is finally better under control thanks to a combo of Zantac and Zofran, But the meds are making very constipated (ouch!) and I’ve been getting headaches. I’m still tired all the time, but that’s normal for not pregnant me as well! Hahah
rants/raves
i made a trip to Cambridge today for lunch with a friend. I actually had a good appetite and held all my meal. Even though zofran is working with the Zantac my ob wants to wean me off. Someone on my Facebook figured I was pregnant and commented on my page asking about it!!!! I haven’t even officially announced and don’t plan on announcing on social media at all. I was angry that someone would do that.
any my questions this week?
anyone know where I can order maternity leggings from that aren’t going to be see through?!
gtky
I definitely don’t have a celeb doppelgänger at all.
Edited to add: or did you mean the Zofran? I also took that my entire last pregnancy and currently have a Zofran pump with no intention of stopping it any time soon, but I have hyperemesis.
risk of baby having a cleft and my ob is worried with the increased risk of birth defects zofran brings. I’m not at all much concerned and have been miserable with morning sickness so I’m going to take what works!
14+2, a peach or a house mouse...
What symptoms are you having?
I feel symptom free now, other than a little bit of fatigue. I do have unwelcome souvenirs from my previous pregnancy that are rearing their ugly heads though.
Rants/Raves:
Rant: I got mad at my husband and kicked his laundry hamper really hard. I was wearing slippers but I caught an edge under my toenail and it separated a bit and now it's all purple. I'm pretty sure it's going to fall off.
Rave: saw my ob/gyne this week and she gave me a glimmer of hope for a vbac!
Any questions this week?
None
GTKY: Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
Yeah, I can't think of one that I look like.
@bcmountainmama, oh man if my husband ever compared me to Homer... I'm looking forward to an obvious bump, I just look a little thick right now.
@Jlr025, congrats on your Harmony results! What a relief!
@ivyvines6, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!! I saw your nails on another thread and they look great! Love the matte black