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PensiveCrayon · April 2018

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

When is your first ultrasound scheduled?

Any symptoms yet?

Rant/Rave/Questions?

GTKY: What did you used to want to be when you "grew up"?

PensiveCrayon · April 2018

How far along are you? 5 weeks. And my due date is officially December 12, to clear up any confusion from last week!

How big is baby? Apple seed, Pop Rocks crystal (yum!)

When is your first ultrasound scheduled? Psh. I'm just trying to get my referral to an OB. We were traveling all last week so I finally submitted my urine to the lab. This is the military, so I'm not expecting anything to happen very quickly.

Any symptoms yet? Eh. Nothing significant.

Rant/Rave/Questions? Had a v. rough morning. I took #1 in for a follow-up developmental evaluation and they're referring him out for PT and OT, and we're holding off on speech therapy until his next follow-up in two months. (Honestly though, I'm not super concerned about his speech, but whatever.) After that we had his 15-month appointment and it was taking forever and he was being squirrelly, and I was already feeling super bummed about the referrals because (and I know this is not logical but it's honestly how I feel) I keep wondering where I went wrong and dwelling on how bad of a parent I am that he's not hitting his milestones. And I'm also super sleep-deprived because of our entire day of travel yesterday and getting in at 10:30, so I sort of lost it on him then tried to sit down in a chair that wasn't there. In front of everyone. Fell on my bum, started crying, people came over, was examined even though I told them it literally didn't hurt after the initial fall, they took me over to mental health after the pediatrician appointment to make sure everything is okay. Honestly I just need a long nap. #1 fell asleep on the ride home, of course, so I need to wait until his second nap this afternoon to finally lie down. Luckily he's very independent at home, so he's currently wreaking havoc all over the house while I catch up here and finally get my coffee. Feeling much better now. He was in PT for torticollis when he was younger and I actually loved the additional help, so it will be good to have him in again.

Phew. That was long. Sorry for the novel but I'm so happy to finally be at a computer again, haha!

GTKY: What did you used to want to be when you "grew up"? I was obsessed with James Herriott novels, so a vet. I don't know why I didn't pursue it honestly. I didn't have much guidance re: where to apply to college and what major to go after, but at the same time I'm very happy that I have my MFA in writing and was able to stay with my now-H through college (long-distance!).

kristah2 · April 2018

@PensiveCrayon it sounds like you are having quite the day. I really hope that you enjoyed that cup of coffee and that you manage to squeeze in a little nap this afternoon.
I know you already know this but you did not "go wrong". You are a strong and wonderful mama and #1 is super lucky to have you there to be such a support system and willing to do everything including bring him to referrals and appointments. #2 will be just as lucky.
Keep you head up mama!

echo-charlietango · April 2018

How far along are you?
5 weeks

How big is baby?
Apple seed

When is your first ultrasound scheduled?
None officially, but i’ll see my OB next Tuesday for some blood tests. They might want to squeeze in a vag ultrasound.

Any symptoms yet?
The boobs are visibly larger, and my hips/thighs are maxing out my fat pants. I’m sleeping lightly and waking at 2am to pee, so now I’m trying to cope with sleep loss. Annoying states, but happy about the cause!

Rant/Rave/Questions?
I just learned that Sonic whipped cream makes me ultra gassy, too bad I can’t burp. But stoked that DH grabbed lunch today because I needed chili cheese tots!

GTKY: What did you used to want to be when you "grew up"?
I wanted to be “a narrator” but didn’t get any guidance towards voice work. I used to tell strangers “marine biologist” because that was a more expected answer (I have always been weirdly serious), I even feigned a love of dolphins to avoid being talked down to.

PensiveCrayon Sorry you’ve had a craptastic day! Hope things level out tomorrow or sooner

AGK2015 · April 2018

How far along are you? 6 weeks today.

How big is baby? Very small, but not as small as last week.

When is your first ultrasound scheduled? Monday!

Any symptoms yet? Mostly just tired, but I can't decide whether I'm coming down with a cold or whether the pregnancy rhinitis is starting up again. Hopefully the former, because that was among my least favorite symptoms.

Rant/Rave/Questions? No rants. Raving about my husband currently: he's rocking the parenting thing right now, and it's giving me some space to perform a little better at work AND get some extra sleep.

GTKY: What did you used to want to be when you "grew up"? A PhD. I didn't necessarily know much about what a PhD does, but I knew they were really smart, smarter than anybody I'd ever met. What I wanted my PhD in varied. I went through phases in astronomy, icthyology, Egyptology, meteorology... I finally landed on medieval European history by the time I graduated college, but alas, I graduated into the recession and suddenly couldn't justify taking the financial risk. Took the first job offered to me... and here we are.

jrizzo425 · April 2018

How far along are you?
I’m 5w6d

How big is baby?
At Monday’s US, just a yolk sac

When is first ultrasound?
Had one at 5w4d. I did IVF, so I have weekly ultrasounds until 10 weeks.

Any symptoms?
Loss of appetite, tired, sore boobs

Rants/Raves/?
I haven’t lifted a finger since I did my transfer, so major rave to my husband.

What did I want to be when I grew up?
A veterinarian.

booksbarrebaby · April 2018

How far along are you?
6 weeks today!

How big is baby?

The size of a sweet pea

When is your first ultrasound scheduled?
Next Wednesday, I'll be 7 weeks. I can't wait to see my little beans heartbeat

Any symptoms yet?
Bloating and sore breasts, but at this point, I've gotten used to it and feels like the new normal. I'm pretty exhausted, which is new from last week, so I'm squeezing in as many naps as I can. Other than that, I don't really feel pregnant -- I hope it feels more real after hearing the heartbeat next week!

Rant/Rave/Questions?

I still find myself googling and I can't stop. This is my first pregnancy, and I'm so worried something will go wrong.

GTKY: What did you used to want to be when you "grew up"?
A veterinarian, I love animals!

littlewhitecottage · April 2018

How far along are you?
6 weeks!

How big is baby?
Sweet pea

When is your first ultrasound scheduled?
a week from today!

Any symptoms yet?
SO SO tired. Waves of nausea here and there.

Rant/Rave/Questions?
Not really. I'm brain dead at this point in the day.

GTKY: What did you used to want to be when you "grew up"?
A mom. I know, cheesy. But it's true.

littlewhitecottage · April 2018

@PensiveCrayon Ugh I'm sorry about your rough day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

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