May 2018 Moms
mileswithmyles
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PGAL Check-In Week of 11/29
mileswithmyles
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Hi everyone! How is everybody doing this week?
How far along are you?
Any appointments coming up?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
How are you doing?
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
How far along are you?
Any appointments coming up?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
How are you doing?
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
Re: PGAL Check-In Week of 11/29
Any appointments coming up? I see my OB next Wednesday and have my anatomy scan on Thursday.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant- I have a sore throat. I so do not have time to be sick right now on top of already feeling like I am constantly hungover. Also, DH is now putting up a stink about my middle name choice and it's really bothering me. We haven't discussed it in a few days and everytime I want to bring it up I feel like I am getting too emotional and can't have a rational conversation about it. Rave- Someone in my book club offered me their hand me down girl clothes and I am super excited about that! Questions- Any home remedies for sore throats other than salt water?
How are you doing? I am okay. As always, I feel like my anxiety slowly escalates as my appointments get closer. I am starting to feel more consistent movement, which is both a blessing and a curse. If I am not paying attention I start to freak out that I haven't felt her move in a while.
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of? Game of Thrones. I tried to watch an episode and was bored and confused. Also the whole superhero craze right now. There are too many connected series and movies. It seems overwhelming and like it is a little bit of overkill.
14 +1
Any appointments coming up?
Too far away. 12/11
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I'm already done with this school year. I'm hoping the change of classes in January will excite me a little, but I have freshmen in the spring and I'm not too fond of them.
I got my principal to let me leave early on Friday for our 10+ hour trip to Buffalo for the patriots /bills game. He was a little bummed we didn't invite him and my husband's principal in taking the trip with us. I told him one principal needed to be in the district on Monday when we're driving back.
How are you doing?
@mileswithmyles I'm with you on the pre-appointment anxiety. I'm okay for the most part, but I have a follow up ultrasound and midwife appointment back to back on the 11th. Part of me doesn't want to go to an appointment because as far as I know I'm pregnant, and I always feel going to an appointment can change that. I know that's stupid but that's how I verbalize what I feel. I've also noticed my BP at each appointment had been higher than ever in assuming from my anxiety. Normally I'm 110/70 ish but each time I've gone is been 130/80 ish
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
Pasta, it's gross I'm not a fan of the taste of texture.
@mileswithmyles I loved GoT I watched all 7 seasons in about a month. I love period esque shoes though. I'm also getting sick of all the connected shows with the comics. I still watch the movies and enjoy them, but Dh wants to watch all of the Netflix series and I just can't get into them.
I think it's best not to discuss the name anymore, honestly. We stopped talking names at like 25 weeks. DS name was picked, DDs middle name was picked, but we didn't agree on the first name so we stopped discussing it. Then she was born, DH asked what one I liked more for her, and that was that. I'm glad we just dropped it for a bit.
@jhysmath PASTA IS LIFE!!!
How far along are you?
15w3d
Any appointments coming up?
None til middle of December and no a/s until January.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Nothing much right now. I am getting a little emotional as Saturday the twin terrors turn 2.
How are you doing?
I'm doing ok. When I feel anxious, I check the doppler, but some days go by and I don't check it at all.
Yesterday was what we consider our 2nd loss's anniversary twins, 3 years. It was not as bad as I thought it may be with me being a hormonal wreck. Actually a friend who recently went through ivf and is pregnant (hooray!) messaged me last night panicking about losing the baby and asking how to deal. I'm glad she felt comfortable enough to open up to me about it.
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
I've mentioned it before in here, but Chrissy Teigen. I don't get it.
14+5
Any appointments coming up?
nope
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Question: After multiple miscarriages and the six year space between DD and DS (still baking), I'm in definite need of baby things. However, I'm really worried that people will think it's "trashy" to have a baby shower for number 2. One friend had a baby shower for each of her babies (all girls) and I was surprised (but not offended) by the third one. I'm a bit afraid to ask, but what are your feelings about 2nd baby showers? Will you be having one if this is a second or more?
How are you doing?
I'm experiencing a lot of healing and I attribute a lot of it to "Birthing From Within". I definitely recommend this book! This week I did feelings work with fears and was surprised at what that brought up. In the book, you go through how these fears would make you feel if they happen, what you could do to prevent it (if you can), and if this happens how do you want to handle it? It's amazing how facing deep seated worries is healing and freeing. Very empowering.
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
The NFL, just not my thing. I love soccer but even then, I'm not obsessed.
We will not be having any party or get together except maybe a a sip n see again. In my opinion, showers are meant to "shower the woman into motherhood" and not a celebration of the child.
Also, I love football. And GoT.
@jhysmath My wife is a high school math teacher, and she generally loves it, but she's SO over it right now too. Maybe it's just a mid-year slump? And I'm the same with the pre-appointment anxiety. It's the worst until the second that appointment's over, then starts again about a week later.
@suchaglencoco I love John Legend, so I feel like there must be something to Chrissy Teigen that he likes her, but I also just don't get it.
@callthemw With 6 years in between, I wouldn't side eye a baby shower. That's a perfectly reasonable amount of time in which to have donated all your baby stuff and for things like safety standards to have changed and car seats to expire. Worst case just call it a sprinkle, but still have a registry and stuff and I'm sure most people will be happy to get stuff for the baby.
How far along are you? 18w2d
Any appointments coming up? Ultrasound yesterday, AS 12/11
Rants/Raves/Questions? Still just want to feel some movement! Stupid anterior placenta. Baby boy was kicking up a storm in there on the screen though.
How are you doing? MUCH better since seeing him again. I've had no symptoms and no movement so I was low-key anxious, even though I saw him two weeks ago and all was fine. I feel like with my history, I want the doctor to always say my body and the baby are over-achievers in every way, so even when things like my cervical length are "normal" I get worried.
And I am surprised, but excited, to now know that he's a he! I kind of always pictured myself with a daughter for some reason, and my last pregnancy was a girl so I a little bit hoped this one would be too so I could see what she would've looked like, but now I'm really into the boy thing happening! My nephew is 8 weeks old now, and it'll be fun having the cousins in the same grade, even if they live on opposite sides of the country.
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of? Also all the Marvel movies and the interconnectedness and everything. I like some of them individually (Deadpool, Dr. Strange), but it's like if you didn't grow up with all those characters, there's no way to catch up. I feel sort of the same about Star Wars. I hadn't seen any of them until last year and I just don't get the hype now that I have...maybe it's just that they've been around so long?
Any appointments coming up? Nothing until the 11th and that's just a regular appt with my OB. And then our appts with the specialist aren't until Dec 26-27
Rants/Raves/Questions? I am feeling pretty good right now. Relieved that all my bloodwork came back ok and that her heart and brain look normal!
How are you doing? Same as above question
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of? Designer purses
@jhysmath I feel the same way about my MFM appts. I'm like I don't want to go because it seems like every time I do it's bad news. Fortunately the last one was good news, but I totally get that anxiety too.
@suchaglencoco Happy birthday to your twins!!
@callthemw I personally don't care if people have a 2nd baby shower. I don't side-eye it. Especially since you have a big space in between yours.
@abhphilly Yay on having a boy! I wanted a girl at first too (with my first one), but am sooo happy to have a boy! He is so much fun.
@abhphilly My first would have been a girl too.
@sparklingdiamond I'm so happy for you that everything is looking good recently!
Also if you are out there @justsuzie I hope your bump break is improving your anxiety and we miss you!
How far along are you?
18+1
Any appointments coming up?
AS on Monday and appt to go over the scan with the OB on Thursday! I'm nervous and excited. Hubs worries that I worry too much.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
We are signing a lease for the next 9 months tomorrow. Relieved that the search is over. Excited to get in the new place and set up our stuff again. (We've been doing month to month in a furnished place for the last 4 months).
Also, I'm having a friend take pictures for our Christmas card this weekend, which I'm hoping to get sent late next week. I plan to use that to announce on social media at 20 weeks after everyone gets the card. Rant- I've been MIA lately with everything going on. Sorry friends!
How are you doing?
I'm great besides having some occasional freak out's about the upcoming AS. Yesterday I had so many growing pains and I woke up sore this morning like I'd done an intense ab/back workout. I can feel my ute at my belly button in the morning! So I know he's growing! Or at least my uterus is...
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
Hollywood in general.
@rachelg777 I am currently drinking tea with honey. It is tasty, so even if it doesn't help, at least I enjoy it. I seem to be transitioning into the stuffy nose phase of whatever I have. That's awesome that you found a place! I bet it feels good to have a plan and start getting settled. Do you mean Hollywood the place or like the celebrity culture?
How far along are you?
15w 3d
Any appointments coming up?
Tomorrow I go in to check my blood pressure, get my flu shot, and do my 1st 1hour glucose test. So exciting.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
After MFM ignored my instructions to get a pre-auth for the Materni21 test, I was finally able to get it done. Only to have it come back inconclusive and the genetic counselor (whom I really really don't like) try to convince me to come back in 3 more weeks to do it again. newp. I'm moving on now. Greer.
How are you doing?
I guess ok. I'm anxious to really feel this kiddo moving. I have been feeling the popping sensation very occasionally when I sit/lay a certain way but not strong enough to totally convince me I'm not making it up. My OB said it's probably the kiddo given this is my 3rd pregnancy, but I'm still not convinced.
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
The Instant Pot.
I just have to say I love pasta, always have, and even more so now! Yum!
@callthemw have you considered not calling it a bay shower? Like maybe a "sip and see"? I've been at them for many 2nd babies (some 1st), and I've always brought a gift. You could register yourself as a way to organize your baby wish list and if anyone asks, direct them to it, otherwise let them buy whatever?
For where I live, baby showers for a 2ndbaby is no common so I see your hesitation, but I also see why you would like to get items for your new baby. Maybe you can build this into Christmas wish lists and any upcoming birthdays too?
How far along are you?
16w5d
Any appointments coming up?
midwife check in next Thursday. Can't wait to check for the heartbeat again.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
I can't decide if I'm happy or sad her not have "popped" yet. With the lack of symptoms it's a bit of a challenge to feel confident. With ha said things seem to be going well so I don't have a reason to worry. I totally get or some of you feel anxiety in between appointments.
How are you doing?
Overall pretty good!
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
The Simpsons
@mileswithmyles so drugs are typically a very last resort for me anyway and every time I'm sick with cold, flu, or any ear or throat involvement I make garlic lemonade and it works great! The flavors don't bother me but some people don't prefer the garlic. You boil 6-8 cloves of garlic in a quart of water (covered) for 30 minutes. Then squeeze the juice of a small lemon (or 2tbsp juice) into the garlic water. Add honey to taste. Then I'll drink it warm throughout the day, about 1 cup every 2-3 hours. Good luck! I hope you feel better soon.
@thedawkterswife in anxious to feel movement too. Since the end of last week I haven't felt sick or really any pains in the pelvic region which worries me because now I don't feel "pregnant" or what my 1st trimester self considered pregnant. My boobs still hurt and I wake up to pee 3 times a night, but a nice kick to reassure me baby's still in the would be swell.
@sparklingdiamond I'll one up your not getting designer purses with I don't get the point of a purse. If it doesn't fit in my wallet/pocket why do I need it? If I'm traveling somewhere I'll bring a back pack if messenger bag (always on field trips to carry permission slips and student medications),but every day life? I don't need a purse worth of stuff with me.
I told DH I should feel something around 16 weeks and now that I'm closing in on it, it's making me anxious.
I hope you do!!
We just play "gas or movement", I'm going to just day gas, haha.
Any appointments coming up? Had one this past Monday and went well. Need to get my thyroid tested tomorrow. Nothing else until 12/19.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Sorry gals. I know I’ve been MIA a while again. I promise I will try to do better.
I am officially “out” to most people now. Work knows. I’m not putting anything on FB until at least after the A/S though.
How are you doing? I have had several nights of trouble sleeping because of anxiety, but I have been trying to get into a relaxing bedtime routine and the past couple days have been better.
GTKY: What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of? Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Real Housewives, coffee