1st Trimester Check-in | w/o May 7th

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD

How are you feeling?

Any recent/upcoming appointments?

Thoughts/Concerns?

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?

Mommies-to-be! Congratulations, ladies!
@wildrainbow 11/11
@mechelita44 11/15
@radmom27 11/17
@josiepasta 11/27 (twins!!)
@eabrahamson 11/28
@smillsy 11/30
@Joslynj11 11/30 (twins!)
@rlbradford1sttimer 12/1
@mag1cbeli3ver 12/1
@ChristenMA83 12/6
@prudence9-2 12/6
@Ilky 12/12
@DecemberDoll27 12/15
@smittenkitten123 12/16
@thothscribe81 12/24
@shellsbells01 1/07

*Please let me know if any changes need to be made! I will also add new mamas (and take people off if you don't want to be on the list).

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

If my calculations are correct, we've got a mama just about ready to make the jump to 2nd trimester! @wildrainbow Is this your last week with us? Congratulations! I know we've got 2 others just behind you as well!

wildrainbow · May 2018

@mag1cbeli3ver It is my last check-in!! Yay!!

How far along are you? / EDD
13w1d/Nov. 11

How are you feeling?
I'm feeling pretty good! My energy is slowly coming back and my MS is gone! Heartburn is killing me tho.

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Not til the 15th

Thoughts/Concerns?

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here? I love all things Disney! When ds was born I couldn't wait to share that with him. I'm also looking forward to having a special song for this little one, DS' song is Can't Help Falling in Love with You by Elvis. So, I need to find something great for this babe to sing.

mechelita44 · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD
12 weeks 4 days / November 15

How are you feeling?
Better! Still battling occasional MS but overall I'm better. My cough and wheezing are improving too, and my energy is slowly coming back. I'm looking forward to exercising again!

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Not till the 24th

Thoughts/Concerns?
Just starting to tell our friends and family and our pregnancy. It's such exciting new for us yet I still get uncomfortable telling people which is so silly! I don't like being the center of attention and I don't like making big announcements so I always get sweaty trying to figure out a clever way to break the bews.!

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?
I love Shel Silverstein. My son is still a little young to appreciate the poems but I still read them to him and I'll do the same with his little brother or sister

thothscribe81 · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD
6 weeks/2 days - December 30

How are you feeling?

Pretty much the same as last week though the exhaustion has ramped up a notch! Queasy (not really throwing up, a little dry heaving but just overall sense of nausea is constant). Sore boobs, still slightly crampy from time to time and a lot of lower back acheyness.

Any recent/upcoming appointments?

Ultrasound and bloodwork again on Friday - we should see the babies heartbeat! That will be a huge milestone for us! I can't believe I'll be 7 weeks at the end of this week!

Thoughts/Concerns?

Have a pretty stressful week coming up - switching to a new computer system at work (which has been a giant fiasco already) and have my best friends wedding this weekend (I'm the matron of honor) - so just trying to stay calm and not get to overwhelmed. Luckily we decided to go ahead and tell my best friend about the pregnancy (we are waiting until about 8/9 weeks before we tell close family and friends in general) and that has been a huge relief to be able to talk to her about it. She told me she's almost more excited about the pregnancy than her wedding lol. I'll be really happy when the system is rolled out and we get into a more relaxing couple weeks towards the end of may/early june! Plus we get to tell our parents memorial day weekend!

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?

I grew up reading the Berenstein Bears and can't wait to read those to my little one! There are a bunch of holiday kids movies that my brothers and I grew up watching and I think that'll be another fun thing to get to share when each holiday comes up.

thothscribe81 · May 2018

@wildrainbow Congrats on heading into the second trimester!!

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD
10 weeks 2 days / Dec. 1

How are you feeling?
Basically just tired. And super gassy.

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Had an US with the OB last Friday and everything looked great! Have another OB appointment this Thursday for physical exam, blood work, and pap.

Thoughts/Concerns?
I am finished with progesterone supplements! I took my last suppository on Friday! Woohoo!

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?
@wildrainbow Your song idea is totally adorable!! (and I think I may steal it!)
@mechelita44 I also love Shel Silverstein! One of my favorite poets!
I definitely can't wait til LO is old enough to appreciate Harry Potter! But until then, there are so many kid's books I love, like Corduroy and Love You Forever. And movie would have to be Wizard of Oz!

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD
9 weeks 4 days / Dec 6

How are you feeling?
Nothing to complain about. It's almost scary.

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Nothing until Monday the 14th.

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?
I have some Golden Book my late grandmother read to me. I'm looking forward to sharing them. As far as movies, Wall-E is a favorite.

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

@wildrainbow congrats on graduating to 2nd tri

@mechelita44 I feel you on being uncomfortable sharing the news. I told my boss last week and it was just such an awkward conversation.

mechelita44 · May 2018

@wildrainbow 2nd trimester is right around the corner!!! So exciting!!! I'll be joining you soon too, I can't even believe it! 2/3 of the way there!

@mag1cbeli3ver hooray for the end of progesterone!!!!!!

@ChristenMA83 right?! It's just so weird to come out and say "I'm pregnant!" that I always try to say something cute like "there's a baby in my belly" which works most of the time. We told my brother and sister in law this weekend. I had to tell them because my husband feels even more awkward -- even though it's his in brother. I walked into their house and was so awkward that even my sister in laws response was super awkward! Ahh

prudence9-2 · May 2018

@wildrainbow wow! That’s so exciting!!! I hope to join you there in few (long) weeks

How far along are you? / EDD
9w 4d

How are you feeling?
Pretty good. Even my sore boobs are not as sore (which of course scares me!)

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
I had my last RE appt on Thurs and my first OB appt on Friday. Now I’m like regular pregnant women with no longer week ultrasounds. So nothing this week

Thoughts/Concerns?
Still worried something will happen.

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?
Just books I grew up on. (I didn’t grow up in the US. So nothing you guys will know)

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

@ChristenMA83 +1 for Wall-e! It was one of the first movies DH and I saw together while we were dating! 10th anniversary is right around the corner (for the movie)!!

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

@prudence9-2 I'm glad you're feeling better. It makes me less scared that we're in the same spot and both feeling good.

prudence9-2 · May 2018

@ChristenMA83 I actually haven’t had nausea. Sometimes I feel a very slight nausea before I eat breakfast. But it is so slight that I have no idea if it is in my head or not.

As for the boobs they are less sore for a week now!!! Are yours less sore as well?

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

@prudence9-2 I haven't had any nausea either! And my boobs were a little sore during weeks 5-7, but now, pretty much nothing. My lack of symptoms is what had (has) me constantly worrying! I wish there was a way to not think about it! Honestly, I finally seem to be a little more relaxed this week (but hey, it's only Monday

).

prudence9-2 · May 2018

@mag1cbeli3ver you’re making me feel soooo much better!!! My sore boobs started hurting much less around 8w3d.

I have really small boobs and they grew a lot. So maybe growing is over for now?

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

@prudence9-2 I never really hit too bad on nausea either, just slight upset, but a cracker or two fixed it. My boobs were so sore early on, but now it's barely noticeable.

prudence9-2 · May 2018

@ChristenMA83 yay!!! So happy it’s. It not only me.

Edited because I typed: it only me. Instead it’s NOT only me

eabrahamson · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD
10w5d

How are you feeling?
Had a ramp up in symptoms the past few days but today is a little better.

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
tomorrow 5/8 for genetic bloodwork and to check on baby

Thoughts/Concerns?
A lot of anxiety that something will go wrong. A drop or 2 of peach tinted discharge this morning but no more-just enough to terrify me!

Questions:
did anyone else have a tiny bit of tan discharge?

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?

Goodnight moon!

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

@eabrahamson I've had three instances of spotting this entire time. My IVF nurse assures me not to worry, it's totally normal, but each time it's terrifying. Yesterday was the third occurrence.

thothscribe81 · May 2018

@prudence9-2 @mag1cbeli3ver you ladies have made me feel so much better! My nausea has tapered a little today and yesterday (though felt it more last night) and I was in full blown panic! Every time my boobs get a little less sore I'm like, oh no! I'm glad it seems to be a pretty regular occurrence! I know I'll feel more relaxed on Friday when we see the heartbeat but it seems like forever until then!!!

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

@thothscribe81 I can remember days where I would actually keep playing with my boobs and bouncing them trying to get them to feel sore. Not one of my prouder moments! haha! Hoping you have a nice quick, low-stress week so you can get to Friday! I really do miss having so many regular check-ups!

@eabrahamson GL at your appointment today! Hopefully everything is okay with the discharge. I'm sure it's fine since it wasn't bright red. Are you doing the NIPT or just NT for genetic testing?

prudence9-2 · May 2018

@mag1cbeli3ver @thothscribe81 I constantly touch my boobs to see if they are sore.

thothscribe81 · May 2018

@mag1cbeli3ver @prudence9-2 omg I totally do the same thing - I am constantly touching my boobs throughout the day lolol.

Unfortunately this week is going to be (and already has been) super stressful (we are switching to a new computer system at work this week and my best friend is getting married, so between late training nights (my company is sooooo not prepared for this switchover) and pre-wedding stuff I feel like I'm ready to collapse and its only Tuesday! I cried in the bathroom today because I got asked to stay late again tomorrow lol. I finally just told them no, I can't, I need that night to catch up on some rest. Luckily my manager knows that I am pregnant so at least I'm not searching for excuses to get some rest! I will be sooooo happy when this week is over!

Ilky · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD: 8w6d

How are you feeling? Overall pretty good. some nausea started a week ago then stopped over the weekend and started back yesterday. The motion sickness bands are working great. Once they are on I dont have much queasiness. I had sore boobs only during 4-5 weeks and now there is no feeling at all.

Any recent/upcoming appointments? I had my first OB appt yesterday. Did another ultrasound and the gummy bear is doing fine. Thank God! Every week is some doubts are crossing our minds especially when there is no symptoms.

Thoughts/Concerns? what do you guys think about the screening tests they suggest? The OB doctor explained most of them to me yesterday, but I feel like I have done PGS already so they are not really necessary. Also, I feel like I'll worry myself to death if a false positive comes up or even a positive will ruin my pregnancy. I'll just deal with it when the baby comes out. I wont consider termination of the pregnancy at that stage.The Dr. did scare me with some stories and I'm researching but wanted to know what your thoughts are.

Questions: how many times do you wake up to pee at night? I used to wake up 2-3 times now only once. Although I cant go back to sleep easily and that's driving me nuts.

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here? I cant recall any specific book now but I'm a book worm so I'll just read anything and everything (well the type of books I read are mostly fantasy, so that should help with the imagination hehe) I can get my hands on. lol

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

@ilky If I had done PGS I don't think I would be doing the NIPT. We're probably doing it as much for the sex reveal as the genetic screening. If something is abnormal it'll help us prepare and set expectations for birth...but you should already have that info if you did PGS.
And I pee probably 1-2 times per night depending on how early I go to bed.

eabrahamson · May 2018

@mag1cbeli3ver I am doing the NIPT

@ChristenMA83 thank you for the reassurance! It can be scary to see anything different

thothscribe81 · May 2018

ilky I wake up at least 3 times a night! (I'm about 6 1/2 weeks). Last night it was ridiculous how bad I had to pee when I woke up lol.

josiepasta · May 2018

Hi Girls! Sorry I've been missing for a few weeks. I finally am feeling more energized so I've been putting in some extra hours at work to make up for all the time I was missing during IVF/early pregnancy.

How far along are you? / EDD
11 weeks and 1 day. EDD: 11/27/2018 (twins)
They are measuring right on track and have heartbeats of 164 and 160.

How are you feeling?
Good. Just tired all the time. I've been able to control my crazy hunger pains by snacking every 2 hours. That seems to keep everything in check.

Any recent/upcoming appointments?
I just had my last appointment with my RE last week

I have my first appointment with my new OB when I hit 12 weeks on May 15th. Not sure what to expect at the first appointment with the OB. I'm guessing we may just talk. I'd love to do another ultrasound to see the babies!

Thoughts/Concerns?
I'm traveling across state today to celebrate my mother-in-law's big 65th birthday party this coming weekend. We plan to tell DH's parents tonight. We also plan to tell DH's siblings when they all come in town later this weekend. Some siblings can be a bit, well... self-centered... (they got mad last year when my DH's sister got pregnant after trying hard for over a year because it overshadowed their engagement) so I'm hoping the news goes over well with them.

I guess my main concern right now is that I'm not doing enough baby-prepping yet. I was so on top of all research, blogs, etc. when I was doing IVF, but once my BFP came, I basically exhausted all efforts. I bought a couple books but haven't even cracked them open yet. And I'm completely freaked out that I'm late on searching for daycare (since all my friends tell me that I need to basically get on a waiting list before I even get pregnant). I'm sure it'll all work out... plus I am enjoying this short little break from constant google searching and worrying.

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here?

As far as baby books, not really. But when they're older, I'd love for them to get into Harry Potter books and movies.

prudence9-2 · May 2018

@josiepasta I think it’s ok to take a break from research for a little while

shellsbells01 · May 2018

How far along are you? / EDD
5 weeks 2 days. 1/7/19

How are you feeling? Feeling fine. I've been getting up in the early morning hours to pee, have sore, swollen boobs, and am more fatigued than usual. No nausea yet.

Any recent/upcoming appointments? I am disappointed that I won't be in town on 5/21 when my RE wanted me to get my 1st scan. I will have to postpone it 2 weeks until I am back from a trip. The waiting is making me anxious, as I feel like there are no definitive symptoms I am having that scream to me I am still pregnant. I just really hope everything works out for this pregnancy!

Thoughts/Concerns? Last week when we found out the news I was super excited! Now I am more calm, but unfortunately there are more anxious thoughts creeping into my head, such as what if this pregnancy doesn't work out. Trying to stay positive and will get back to doing some meditation, which helped me get through IVF!

Questions:

GTKY: Do you have a favorite kid's book or movie that you're really looking forward to sharing with little one once they're here? I recently saw one of Richard Scarry's books in a shop and it reminded me how much I loved those books when I was a kid. Also Amelia Bedelia and the Berenstein Bears.

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

@shellsbells01 Welcome to the group and congratulations on your pregnancy! I know how terrible it is to wait and how bad the anxiety can be! I'm sorry you have to go an extra 2 weeks, but try to stay positive! Is the trip your taking at least a fun one?

@josiepasta Welcome back! I'm impressed you were able to get some extra hours in at work - I can barely make the minimum with how exhausted I've been! And like @prudence9-2 said, you can definitely give yourself a break from baby prepping for a little while!

AFM, I had an OB appointment today. They did pap and physical exam, and ordered blood work. We also set up all of our appointments between now and the end of September (which was crazy, but cool to think about how far along I'll be by then). We get to listen to the heartbeat at every appointment, which is awesome! But I had a temporary freak out today. The NP tried for almost 10 minutes to pick up the heartbeat on the doppler. She couldn't find it, so she said we would do an ultrasound. While I'm super grateful she ordered the US and didn't just dismiss it, the 10 minutes I had to wait for it were excruciating!!!! I thought the absolute worst and started crying - it wasn't good. But then we went in for the US and there was baby with a nice heartbeat of 174! Needless to say, I was so relieved! So, now it will be 4 weeks between appointments and updates. Hopefully I can keep it together that long!

ChristenMA83 · May 2018

@mag1cbeli3ver what a scare! So glad you got to see baby on the ultrasound. That would totally freak me out too.

thothscribe81 · May 2018

@shellsbells01 Welcome! I'm just a week ahead of you so totally know that anxious feeling of it being so early and hoping all will be ok!! I hope the two weeks goes by quick and you get to have an awesome appointment! Just try and relax even though I know its hard sometimes! I found a few tv shows that I was able to curl up and watch that kind of just gave my mind a break from everything and that helped a lot!

@mag1cbeli3ver I'm sorry you had such a scare!!! I'm glad everything was totally ok though!!! Hopefully you'll be able to pick up the heartbeat on the doppler next time! 4 weeks is such a long wait! Thats the one thing I dread about leaving my RE lol, the weekly ultrasounds!

AFM So I got a call last night that my regular doc at my RE office had to schedule a surgery for Friday morning when I was supposed to have my ultrasound, so they asked if I could come in this morning instead (heck yes!). I was so nervous! They did the ultrasound and there was my little baby (just able to see the little gummy bear now!) and the heartbeat flicker!! Ahhhh! So amazing! The doc was super happy and said everything looked like it was going perfectly. He gave me the option of coming in one week or two (I chose 1 just because I figure I'll take advantage of seeing the baby every chance I get!). He said they will probably release me to my regular doc in another 2 or 3 weeks. I already have that appointment scheduled for June 6th so I'm all set for that! So unbelievably excited to see the heartbeat!

We were going to wait until memorial day weekend to tell our parents and siblings (we will wait till the 12 week mark before making any general announcements), but we talked about it this week and we decided to tell my mom on mothers day this weekend. She was diagnosed with lung cancer last month and is going through chemo treatments, so getting to give her this mothers day gift is the best thing ever!!! I can't wait to give her the card with the ultrasound pic in it! :-)

mag1cbeli3ver · May 2018

@thothscribe81 I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I hope all goes well with her treatment! And congrats on getting to see baby and the heartbeat!! That's the most amazing thing ever! I'm glad things are progressing well for you and baby bean.

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