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April 2018 Moms
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Happy New Year Monday Ticker Change
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How many weeks are you/how big is baby?
How are you feeling?
Any appointments this week?
Rants/raves?
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
How are you feeling?
Any appointments this week?
Rants/raves?
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
Re: Happy New Year Monday Ticker Change
How many weeks are you/how big is baby? 25 weeks! Baby is the size of a Cauliflower.
How are you feeling? Good! I had a bit of acid reflux this past week and some heartburn but I think the culprit was coffee. I have been drinking coffee a lot more since I have been on vacation but I stopped drinking it after the reflux started and I haven't had any issues since.
Any appointments this week? Had my 24 week appointment last week. It was just a quick check in. My next appointment is at the end of January.
Rants/raves? I'm so sad to be returning to work tomorrow! It's been great having the past week and 1/2 off but I feel like we have been on the go for most of it. My in-laws are still in town and will be staying with us until the 8th. They have actually been great and I honestly can't complain, I think my H and I are just used to it being the two of us! I also only have a 3 day turn around after they leave before I take off for Michigan for the baby shower! Really excited to see friends and family at home but I'm ready to sit around and do nothing.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
We went out to a really nice restaurant last night for dinner. I ordered the lamb and ate every last bit of it. Sadly I didn't make it to midnight before passing out because I was in a total food coma. Haha. No goals in particular for 2018 except keeping a tiny human alive and hopefully losing some of the baby weight before my BIL wedding this time next year.
27 weeks (last week of the 2nd trimester) baby is the size of lettuce or a pork pie hat
How are you feeling?
ok, I had a horrible stuffy nose and cough the last couple of days. I think one more night of meds and some Vicks should kick it. Which I can't wait for because I'm so over peeing myself every time I cough, sneeze or blow my nose. Other then that I feel ok just exhausted and a little uncomfortable.
Any appointments this week?
nope I have one next week though. Which I can't wait for cause I'll be able to see my glucose results and found out what the birth plan would be since I was totally expecting to have GD and be induce. But at our A/S he was measuring big so I don't know what factors that will have to the birth plan.
Rants/raves?
it's 2018! I can't believe it's finally the year we are going to give birth to these little ones. It's amazing to see how far we have all come since july/August when we all found out we were expecting to now. I'm so excited to meet my little boy.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
went to the colts game with my parents. Came home ate then went to sleep. Woo for exciting night but I was exhausted from all the walking and still a little sick so going to bed sounded great.
26 weeks, all the sizing schemes are silly today but I guess kale?
How are you feeling?
Mostly good!
Got some good heartburn and headaches the past couple days and some back cramps.
Also puked just in time for the New Year last night, so definitely some things to talk to my doctor about but nothing that's constant or terrible.
Any appointments this week?
Appointment tomorrow to check up, doctors also ordering another ultrasound since we missed some pictures at our anatomy scan!
Also BARELY passed the GD 1 hour so hoping my doc uses 140 as a reference instead of 130.
Rants/raves?
Rant: TOO MANY PEOPLE THIS WEEK. My fiances family is a party family so things were definitely crazy in our apartment and I usually partake in partying so it was definitely hard and I was definitely unpleasant. I love his family so I tried very hard to be happy but it was hard, but I pity partied a little. We've decided not to be pregnant during the holidays again haha.
Rave: baby is moving SO MUCH. I feel like I have some sci-fi alien stuff going on in there and know it's just going to get more intense. My semi antisocial butt has been loving the bonding time with baby since she's poking me back when I poke her now.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
we cooked up steaks and quinoa and salad and stayed in. We went fishing in the daytime and watched movies and played video games and enjoyed not having company. New Year's is historically my favorite holiday and I usually go out for a big night, so was a nice change to not be nursing a hangover today and have a chill night.
24 weeks, cantaloupe...that seems really huge to me!
How are you feeling?
Still getting over a cold, but the worst is over. Ugh but pregnancy + cold = sooo much mucus.
Any appointments this week?
Follow up ultrasound on Thursday to check on some excess fluid in case the kidneys they saw at AS. Not too worried and happy to get to see her again!
Rants/raves?
Just that DS hasn’t spent the night in his room in months now. This illness he had the last two weeks cemented it, he expects to sleep in our bed every night. It’s sweet sometimes but I miss being just me and DH in the bed
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
Just watched a movie with the family and went to bed by 10. I’m ecstatic the year of baby is finally here!!
27 weeks. Size of an acorn squash?
How are you feeling?
Ugh. Add me to the sickness club. DD caught a cold somewhere and snotted all over me, so now I have it. There’s so much pressure in my sinuses that my teeth and ears hurt. Also it’s minus eleventy outside (and has been for weeks with no end in sight) and everyone is stir crazy. So overall things are wonderful
Any appointments this week?
Nada. Had my glucose test last week and my 28 week appt is a week from today.
Rants/raves?
See above and how I’m feeling, ha.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
We got tons and tons of sushi last night (I’m a rebel like that) and stayed in. DH and I both passed out at 10, which was actually pretty nice.
As for 2018: it’s so cliche, but I’ll be on the road to reclaiming my health and body. After three babies in three years I am so ready to do something for ME. I miss the gym and I miss exercising the way I used to. I’ve got a long road ahead of me but I honestly can’t wait to start.
How are you feeling? great! I'm getting sick of the reflux I get whenever I eat though... /Sigh
Any appointments this week? Yes! I have my level 2 US and my echocardiogram this week!
Rants/raves? I'm bummed about going back to work/reality this week! It's been a great break.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
We put the kids to bed, ate homemade pizza, and crawled into bed. I lasted until 1130
Goals for next year:
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
How many weeks are you/how big is baby?
25 - Cauliflower
How are you feeling?
Oye, like everyone else on here, sick. I got a cold two weeks ago that turned into laringitis on Christmas day (completely lost my voice), now is lodged in my lungs. I haven't slept more than a few hours at a time in a week because I'm up all night coughing. I can't figure out how to get relief, as I've tried pretty much all the available options.
@Dumbgurl04 I feel you on the peeing! I literally have never had leakage issues in my life, even after birthing my 8 lb 6 oz DD, but the last few days I've some leakage issues every time I have a bad coughing fit if my bladder is full. Icing on the cake.
Any appointments this week?
Glucose test next week
Rants/raves?
Despite my illness, I had a nice time at home for Christmas. The second half of the week at my in-laws was pretty bananas, though. I'm happy to be back home. We are struggling to get DD back on her sleep/nap schedule since things got so messed up with travel. She's refusing to fall asleep on her own, and she was so good at that before we left. Siiigh maybe next year we'll just stay put.
Rave = we close on our new house on Jan. 8!
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals?
I have been so sleep deprived I was in bed with a humidifier and box of tissues at 9 pm! Good riddance 2017.
My goals for this year are to figure out how to adjust to having two kiddos, set roots in our new neighborhood / city, and figure out a good balance with my career. I'd love to train for and run a race if my body is up for it after baby.
26 weeks. Kale (hate the fruit/veggie comparisons lol).
How are you feeling?
Thought I was getting past the night time bile coughing spells, but nope. Trying different things, like vitamins in the morning instead of bedtime. Other than that, I’m uncomfortable and getting frustrated with my lack of stamina and strength (and feeling like a slacker).
Any appointments this week?
Not this week.
Rants/raves?
Love feeling my busy babies moving around!
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
Watched the Vikings game with our best friends, they did a brisket and we had just a ton of food! Ate so much! I did have a splash of my favorite champagne... We were in bed by 11ish lol. Hmmm, goals.... Maybe let go of little things? I am a perfectionist and watch MH do things and tell him how I would do it (inferring of course he should do it my way.) With 2 babies, I better get over expecting everything to be done ‘my way.’
25 weeks. Baby is as big as a cauliflower!
How are you feeling?
Awful. I’m sick as a dog right now... again. Pregnancy related I feel good though.
Any appointments this week?
Yes- obgyn appointment on Thursday!
Rants/raves?
Rant- I’m sick because my mother and my sister insisted on coming over for Xmas even though they were sick. I tried to put my foot down and they were making me miserable and guilting me and I eventually gave in and it wasn’t even fun. You know I’m pregnant and have a toddler so why not just take one for the team and spend Xmas at home and keep your germs there. Selfish... oh and they’re convinced I got sick some other way even though they were the only sick people I was around!
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018? I spent New Year’s Eve in my pjs in bed, sick while DH drank all the delicious champagne next to me obviously annoyed I was such a bad date. Annoying to say the least. Oh and he slept in since he drank and I had to get up with my toddler even though I’m sick! Ughhhhh I’m not bitter at all...
As for 2018- my goals are to pay off one credit card before the baby gets here and to invest more time and energy in “dating my husband.” We had a tough transition when DS was born and I admit date nights weren’t really a priority for me. I want to make sure I’m more mindful of that when the new baby gets here since DH and I are finally in a really good place and I want us to stay strong!
How many weeks are you/how big is baby? 24 weeks.. Baby is the size of a cantaloupe.
How are you feeling? I have been feeling okay for the most part! My energy has been good which I appreciate, but I have been having acid reflux the past few days. It's so uncomfortable.. hoping it's just something I've been eating and won't be sticking around for awhile. It sounds like others are dealing with reflux too!
Any appointments this week? No appointments until the end of January.
Rants/raves? My DH and I opened an envelope from our MFM appointment on Christmas Day, and we found out we are having a GIRL. I am so incredibly happy. I was certain it was a boy so it was a shock, but I am really happy we are having a girl. I am working on a DIY flower mobile right now for the nursery.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018? We saw our close friends yesterday and had appetizers, chatted, and played a board game. It was really nice, but we only stayed until 10 because there were two pregnant ladies there.
@kmalls Three kids in three years??? Go you! DH shocked me yesterday when he said he wants a quick turn around with the second kid. We hadn't even discussed another kid yet and he's talking about having another one already. I do want them close in age, but I also want to be physically ready for it and need SOME time to get back to feeling normal before I jump right into this again.
@g_amoss Totally jealous of your NY's. I LOVE football and going to games. Sounds like a good way to bring in the NY.
@dan0081 Yay for a girl!!! Congrats! I was the same way...convinced it was a boy and totally shocked when I saw the pink lol.
How many weeks are you/how big is baby?
25 weeks; a cauliflower
How are you feeling?
Ok for the most part. Like some of you, the acid reflux has started. First time it hit, I had eaten pizza and thought maybe it was the acidity from the tomato sauce, but its been pretty much anything I eat now and is really bad when I try to go to bed at night.
Also got a touch of the flu that left me stranded in the bathroom for a day, but thankfully its past.
Any appointments this week?
Not for another couple of weeks...glucose test. I did do a hospital tour last week, which answered some questions for me. I still may look at doing a birthing center if insurance covers it all. Not only are the facilities so much better, the perks pretty good too.
Rants/raves?
Rave - DH....I swear I don't know who this man is I'm married to anymore. A month or so ago, I was on the verge of wanting him gone and doing this on my own. Fast forward to these past 2 weeks and he's like a whole new person. I swear he's the one nesting. His lists of to-do's are insane and he's actually doing them. He's literally doing a spring cleaning on our entire house and is stressing out because he feels there's so much more to do haha.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
DH and I went over to our friend's house. We've known them for years and they live just a couple miles from us. DH told me it was just the 4 of us and my consolation for not being able to drink was to wear my pj's and not get dressed up. Ended up where many of their neighbors also came over and while they weren't dressed up, I was obviously the only one in pajamas. It ended up being fine and most of them actually said they wished they were wearing theirs.
Along with DH's nesting, he's also been pretty adamant about setting goals for this year....most of them financial. One big one of ours is to put a large chunk towards our mortgage. I'll have some fitness goals postpartum, but for the most part, just budgeting and keeping my diet under control for now.
@JJMNO1616 coffee gives me heartburn but since I've been on Prilosec life has been better.
@Dumbgurl04 I hope you feel better soon!
@Puddlewonderful we went to bed at 10 too and it was glorious.
@kmalls feel better soon!
@ladythrice maybe talk to your doctor about the reflux? I was so miserable with it but now I'm so much happier I'm on medicine!
@mountainsmama and @julzy I hope you feel better too!
@dan0081 yay a girl, congrats!
@scuba_chic your husband can come clean my house next
How many weeks are you/how big is baby? 27!
How are you feeling? I'm good pregnancy wise. Like a lot of you ladies, I'm just getting over my second cold since Thanksgiving.
Any appointments this week? Nope! Had one last week at 26 weeks and won't have one until 30 weeks. Then I'll have them every two weeks. Some how I was off and since things have been going ok, doctor is comfortable letting me go until 30 weeks and not 28.
Rants/raves? I passed my 3 hour glucose test!! I dislike that test so much, so happy I don't have to do it again with this pregnancy.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018? I indulged in some sweets and went to bed at 10. I still have to be mom in the morning (usually starting around 6:30am) so there really wasn't a second guess about staying up.
Goals would be to shed the baby weight in a healthy way and get back to the gym. If it's one thing I learned from my first pregnancy is I have to work at it. I also want to be a healthy mom and set a good example for my kids. I don't want to get tired from simple things and would love to be able to keep up with them.
25 weeks - I've given up on fruit size comparisons.
How are you feeling?
I've been feeling pretty good other than being exhausted a lot of the time. Like many of you, I've also had some acid reflux.
Any appointments this week?
I have a group appointment with the midwives on Thursday. The first one I went to was kind of lame (so poorly facilitated), so I'm hoping that this one goes better. I also start my birth class series tonight!
Rants/raves?
We are finally 99% moved into our new condo AND we have a renter in our old house. We spent a huge part of winter break working on this, but it feels great to get settled. I'm back at work today which is a bit of a bummer, but it feels good to get back into a routine.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
I went out to dinner with my family like we do every year. It used to bum me out because it made it hard to make New Year's Eve party plans with my friends. Now that I'm older, it doesn't bother me any more. This year, I was in bed by 10:30. Goals for this year mostly center around feeling ready for baby! Specifially, I'd like to eat healthier and get more exercise.
How many weeks are you/how big is baby?
25 weeks
How are you feeling?
Manageable heartburn but otherwise great!
Any appointments this week?
Not until Monday
Rants/raves?
I hate the delivery time turn around on furniture. We finally settled on a dining room table but now I have to wait weeks for it to be delivered. I think amazon prime has ruined my delivery expectations.
GTKY: How did you celebrate bringing in the new year last night? Any goals for 2018?
We made a nice dinner and then binged Black Mirror on Netflix. My goal for 2018 is just to be prepared for the new baby and to try to actually enjoy the newborn stage this time around.