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3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

3. Any appointment updates?

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?

3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6w5d, and as of yesterday, I’ve passed all of my milestones.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Terrible MS and constipation. I’ve started losing weight, so called the doctor and we are treating both. Took unisom for the first time last night and it helped with the morning sickness some but made the fatigue way worse, so I still ended up in bed most of the day, but honestly was pretty worn out from all the puking the 2 days prior so that may be part of it.
3. Any appointment updates?
counting down until the US on Tuesday. We are probably going to start telling more people after that. The severe MS is reassuring and also making it hard to hide!
4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
The anxiety is pretty much gone. This little bean is clearly strong enough to make me sick.
5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
On the beach somewhere with a good book, my husband, and all I can eat and drink!

BuckeyeNut05 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
9 weeks today. No more milestones at this point except for when we get the 12 week testing done.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally, OK. Again, I won't sigh with any relief until after the 1st trimester and the testing is complete. Physically, fat and nauseous with aversions to so many things that I love.

3. Any appointment updates?
Nope!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Nope!

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
I want to swim with the wild pigs in the Bahamas! I can't go until after the baby because of Zika risks.

3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

Whoa!! Swim with wild pigs? I didn’t even know that’s a thing.

BuckeyeNut05 · August 2018

@3rdtime_charmed I hope you start to feel better soon!

Any idea why why they tell us to take Unisom with Zofran? I have been skipping the unisom because I have to take Zyrtec and I am scared it will zonk me out to the point of no return, but Zofran alone has no effect on me.

3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

TY!
All I have is a conference call tomorrow, so I am going to try just a half unisom tonight to see if it’s enough.
I need a new prescription of zofran but if I am a zombie again tomorrow I will switch. But today was a no vomit day!! So that’s a major improvement.

char245 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
Passed all my MC milestones.
2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Ups and downs on both.
3. Any appointment updates?
Graduted from the RE yesterday!! First OB appointment on 8/17!
4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
just excited that things seem to be moving along well.
5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
Want to go back to Hawaii!!

lelkcot · August 2018

@3rdtime_charmed yay for an improvement today!

@BuckeyeNut05 swimming with pigs sounds kind of amazing!

@char245 congrats on graduating from the RE!

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 7+5, passed both

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Physically I’m ok, exhausted, nausea/queasy on and off, heart burn blah... blah.. Mentally I’m trying to be more positive/hopeful, but definitely still anxious.

3. Any appointment updates? No appointment until 8/10

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Just super ready for the u/s so I can know that lo is actually there & growing.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? Month long tour of Europe!

BuckeyeNut05 · August 2018

@3rdtime_charmed look how cute!

laur84ns · August 2018

@BuckeyeNut05 Haha! That is hilarious! I kind of want to try that now, too. So cute.

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
8w 5d (backing it up one day since bity of my us have shown an edd of March 8)

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally, SO much better than yesterday. I had bright pink spotting yesterday (the first time this pg) and it threw me for a major loop. I ended up going to the ER of a local ambulatory clinic and even though I spent over 6 hours there, I got to see my little sprout, measuring on track and with a healthy hb! Physically I'm feeling exhausted, sick and dizzy every time I stand up from laying down.

3. Any appointment updates?
A Doctor's appointment tomorrow to go over initial bloodwork I had done 3 weeks ago. Next ultrasound will be the 12 week one, on Aug 20. Trying to keep this all under wraps until then, when I'll finally feel confident enough to announce!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
So excited to have seen the sprout today! What a weight off. Im feeling a lot more confident about things now

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
ANY vacation sounds good right now! I'd have to say an all inclusive in the sun

Kenneylynn3 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

7w4d. One more week until I pass 2 of the 3 milestones. I'll feel a little better after Monday. We'll get to see our little bug then.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

Mentally: Trying to remember to take breaths and be thankful.
Physically: The all day nausea is kinda kicking my butt, but I am currently in the process of moving, so I'm currently not working. Which is good, since I can't sleep through the night. MS is waking me up at 2 am.

3. Any appointment updates?

First appt is on Monday. Can't wait!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

No.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
Vacation sounds good, especially if I would feel better and it is all inclusive.

kristimh80 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6 week, last milestone will be my ultrasound next week.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Feeling good this week, I almost don't feel pregnant at times. Least time I get tired...having a smoothie for breakfast helped my energy level so much today. Physically, tired and bloated. Some days I look in the mirror and you'd think I was farther along lol

3. Any appointment updates?
August 10th ultrasound

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
DH is driving me nuts. I feel like a helpless person because he doesn't want me doing anything. But we have company coming in town tomorrow and this house wasn't going to clean itself

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
Bora Bora...well anywhere I can stay in one of those huts on the water. We just missed our friends wedding in Cabo due to lovely Zika...so I'm always daydreaming where I want to go now (preggo-safe).

@3rdtime_charmed Hope you get to feeling better soon!!

LilLambie · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
8+6 weeks. Next milestone is the 12 week scan.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
physically, pretty terrible. Constipated (hemorrhoids), terrible morning sickness, dizziness, exhausted, emotionally unstable (I cried at work last week. That's a high point). I'm a terrible pregnant person. I knew that going into this, but it still sucks. Mentally, I just need to get through this without calling my boss a terrible name or throwing up on anyone at work.

3. Any appointment updates?
I had an appointment today to get more morning sickness meds, but DS got sick so I had to cancel it. Hopefully I can get in before I run out. My nt scan is booked for 27 August.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
work is driving me nuts. It's taking all my power to not go off my tree. I took the day off on Wednesday because I knew it was going to be terrible and I didn't want to deal with it.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? either Hamilton island (great barrier Reef in Australia) or Canada to see snow.

3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

@LilLambie Hang in there puking buddy!! I think I am a terrible pregnant person too. Hopefully your MS starts to improve as you get closer to the 2nd trimester.

brookepdavis · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
9w6d and passed all milestones

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Physically I'm still okay most of the time. About 10% of the time I feel like crap. I've had more energy after work the last couple of days so I've been trying to use that energy and spend time with DD while I can keep up with her. The bloating after lunch has also started to be really uncomfortable. With DD I couldn't even get comfortable at night it was so bad. Now I just look 5 months pregnant all afternoon. It's making my non-maternity wardrobe a challenge.

Mentally, things are looking up. We told our families over the last two weeks so now it's starting to feel more real and like this baby might stick. I'm still cautious until I get past my 12 week appointment, but every day is getting a little easier to believe this is happening.

3. Any appointment updates?
Next appointment is 8/13. My doctor is out on vacation and that's the only day I could get in with the other doctor I like at the practice. I'm hoping they can do the NIPT blood draw that day too.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rave: It's almost the weekend! I'm at a work conference most of next week so I want to do nothing but hang out with DD and relax this weekend.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
Same as @kristimh80 - a hut over the water somewhere. Bora Bora sounds lovely.

batmama31 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 5 weeks, 4 days. sounds like my baby is the baby in the group

no milestones? (what ARE the milestones?)

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? physically, no reassuring symptoms that I'm actually pregnant.

but I know it's still early. mentally, today, fine. but it seriously changes by the hour.

visited w/ a friend last night who has some heavy ppd. we consoled each other in our crazy, and it was strangely comforting and this morning I'm still at peace.

3. Any appointment updates? my insurance is a bit unique. hoping I hear from them today about when my first appointment will be.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I miss coffee, and wine. I could SUPER use a glass of wine to calm my nerves!

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? well, now that I know it's a thing, swimming w/ pigs in the bahamas!!

Kenneylynn3 · August 2018

@batmama31 milestones are passing previous losses. For example I mc at 8.5 weeks. So I won't pass that milestone until next week.

3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

@batmama31 milestones relate to your previous losses. Not everyone tracks them, but it can be really reassuring when you pass them. So for example, I had 2 early losses and the longest I was pregnant was 6w4d. Now that I’m 6w6d I’ve passed all my milestones (and am really sick to boot), I am really reassured.
For some women though, the milestones aren’t that helpful. They won’t feel reassured until the first ultrasound, second trimester, or even birth...

kristimh80 · August 2018

@brookepdavis I feel you girl! I looked in the mirror this morning and thought "wtf happened overnight"? I feel like the pillsbury dough boy today.

westslopemama · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
I think I'm between 6 wks 6 days and 7 wks 2 days. Depending on when I ovulated. My MMC happened at 9 wks 2 days, so I haven't passed any milestones yet.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
I'm feeling pretty good, I had some discomfort when I went running yesterday so I ended up just walking home. I'm feeling more nauseous which is encouraging. My boobs still hurt, but I keep freaking out that maybe they are hurting less! Overall, I'm still very nervous and I can't wait for some confirmation that everything is alright!

3. Any appointment updates?
I need to call and schedule my next appointment. I think it will be the week of 8/20.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
I just can't wait to feel more secure about this pregnancy.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
Any vacation in the mountains!

diaphena · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 6w2d today. No milestones yet.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Physically I feel pretty garbage. Nausea is here every day, sometimes all day and sometimes I get a little break in the afternoon or evening. Mornings are always horrible though. And I'm 100% exhausted allllll the time! Mentally I am doing a little better each week, I think. My symptoms are reassuring because they are definitely worse than my first pregnancy. I'm hoping this means things are going as they should for the little bean.

3. Any appointment updates? On Tuesday! Almost here finally.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I feel like there should be such a thing as first trimester leave from work. It would make my life easier and my co-workers would all be much safer from rage-induced harm, haha.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? DH and I spent a week in California last June. We spent the first half in Yosemite and the second half in San Francisco. I'm pretty sure my perfect vacation is the same trip but stay at Yosemite the whole time

I hate that they're dealing with wildfires right now.

shadylane18 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
9w3d. As of yesterday, I've passed all of my milestones!

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Physically, I'm feeling pretty okay. I have some times when I feel nauseous, kind of like that car sick feeling, but most of the time I feel alright. My boobs are sore, especially at night, and I'm so bloated!
Mentally, also okay. I still can't wait for the 1st trimester to end, but I'm beginning to feel more cautiously optimistic.

3. Any appointment updates?
I had an appointment with a NP this morning and she did a super fast ultrasound to check the heartbeat. She didn't take any official measurements, but said the heartbeat looked like it was about 150 (I think) and was fine. She said it looked like a gummy bear and seemed to be asleep because there really wasn't much movement. It was my first regular ultrasound, rather than transvaginal, and apparently my bladder kept getting in the way, too. Has anyone else had a sleepy ultrasound?

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
A bit of a rant...I'm glad I had this extra ultrasound today, but I wish the NP would have taken her time a bit more, especially knowing how nervous I am. She assured me everything is fine, but it would have been nice to get a definite heart rate and where I'm measuring at this point. Oh well, I suppose if anything looked off, she would have taken more time looking around.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
My husband and I are lucky enough to have traveled a lot in the past few years, so really wherever we're headed next is my dream vacation!

Runninggal28 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

7 weeks 5 days. Passed one of two milestones.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

Mentally I’m ok. I’m still very guarded and trying to not get too excited about the pregnancy. I know my husband is the same way, even more extreme. It sucks and really ruins the excitement I know we should be feeling at the beginning. Hoping it feels more real at our ultrasound Tuesday.

Physically it changes all gr time. I actually slept trough the night last night so I feel pretty good today! Hoping it lasts!

3. Any appointment updates?

Ultrasound scheduled on Tuesday, I’m so anxious and excited!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

I’m considering a free standing birth center this time around but I’m still waiting for their billing company to get back to me with a quote. They said 7-10 business days and it has been 12 business days! It will determine whether I go ahead with the birth center care or go back to my old practice so I hate not knowing where I’m going to receive care. I went ahead and scheduled the ultrasound and first appointment at the birth center but I really want to know my out of pocket costs first! (It’s very possible the birth center is actually more than my hospital birth. It just depends on how much more)

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?

Bora Bora!

catlady2015 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 6w2d, no milestones yet. Blighted ovum discovered at 8 weeks.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Mentally, I'm concerned. My first appointment is Monday and I'm really hoping I get a quick peek at the baby. My symptoms are much worse than last time (feeling sick all the time, have to eat every 2 hours, etc) so I'm hoping this means things are better. Other than being tired last time, I really felt fairly well.

3. Any appointment updates? Nope, will update after appt Monday.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I got laid off on Tuesday.

So money and job hunting while pregnant are a big concern right now.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? One of those week long Alaskan cruises in late summer and seeing the northern lights, as well as getting to trek inland to cross the Arctic Circle. I'm such a snow baby! Otherwise, I want to go to Scandinavia in the winter.

Runninggal28 · August 2018

@laur84ns how scary but I’m glad everything turned out ok!

@LilLambie we actually went to Hamilton Island for a babymoon for our first (we lived in Australia at the time). It was absolutely amazing! It will take a long time before that vacation ever gets topped!

bluebell08 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? Just hit 10 weeks

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Doing much better after my appointment. My doctor was super supportive and talked us us for a while. Physically I'm doing good. Nausea comes and go's throughout the day. I wish I could take a nap at work lol

3. Any appointment updates? Next apt isn't until Aug 22nd

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Thank the Lord its Friday and I'm going to the coast with my brother and SIL. Wasnt sure I was going to make it with work being insane.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? So many!! Seriously my DH often lovingly refers to me as a vacation hooker. I live for vacations. They don't have to be expensive, as long as I'm going somewhere I'm beyond happy. I'll gladly skip gifts all year for some good trips. I want to visit Big Bend National park and Hawaii next.

mamakate1616 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
7.5 - sort of, haven’t had a failed pregnancy make it this far but all my MCs were found after baby stopped growing around 9 weeks

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
I feel like garbage, I caught some kind of head cold and it’s so bad I feel like I have “man flu”. Total mouth breathing, eyes half open train wreck. On the bright side it is distracting me from general exhaustion and nausea.

3. Any appointment updates?
Had a good ultrasound on Monday and a ridiculously dumb OB visit on Tuesday “what is she here for?” “I don’t know it just says follow up”. Give me a break you people called and told me to come in. 2 weeks from now I do the genetics test and then I will really-really switch practices lol

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
My dream vacation would be a Disney marathon (not the running kind) + bonus stuff. We’d fly west and hit Napa/Sonoma/visit family/ and spend a couple days at Disneyland. Then we’d pop over to Aulani in Hawaii for a few days (might as well if we’re dreaming), next up is Tokyo DisneySea then Disneyland Paris and some other Paris touristy stuff. Come back to the east coast for a Disney World / Disney cruise combo.

mamakate1616 · August 2018

@LilLambie I’m jealous you get an NT scan! I was told I wont get another ultrasound until 20 weeks because they replaced NT scans with the genetics tests. Boo! We will probably end up going to a private place around 12ish weeks, I like looking back at the ultrasound development

LilLambie · August 2018

@mamakate1616 we have a choice. Because I had a physical abnormality picked up that wouldn't be picked up by the nipt in my first pregnancy, I'm opting for the scan. Seeing bub will make me feel better.
@Runninggal28 I'm pretty close to Hamilton island (2 hr flight) so it's next on the list. It's supposed to be good with kids as well, so possibly a babymoon idea.

oneday2019 · August 2018

How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
8 weeks 6 days
2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Tired and hungry but otherwise good.
3. Any appointment updates?
I just had my first appointment yesterday!! So many happy tears. Baby looks good and happy. I'm also super excited because my OB said I could come weekly for appointments and heartbeat checks!
4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
I'm on cloud 9 right now so I can't think of anything
5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation?
We love to travel but I've never done an all-inclusive. That's next on the list for sure. Bring on the crystal clear blue water

3rdtime_charmed · August 2018

Thanks all for the well wishes. The unisom is working!!! My symptoms haven’t gone but they are so much more manageable. I feel bad for all the women that had to cope before these meds were available.

purpleteacher82 · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 7 weeks tomorrow. No milestones passed. I won’t really considered it passed until we see a healthy baby during my 8/15 US.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
I was having a lot of symptoms earlier this week, but they have become almost non-existent the last few days. It’s causing me to freak out a little.

3. Any appointment updates? Impatiently waiting for that ultrasound.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Anyone else had spans of time with little to no symptoms? I feel very not-pregnant right now.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? A tour of Europe - France, England, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Greece (I’m dreaming big here!)

char245 · August 2018

@purpleteacher82 yes, the days that I don’t feel any symptoms drive me crazy!! I would rather feel physically like crap bc in my mind that means things are okay lol.

Lbloom · August 2018

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 10 weeks today, it's Saturday. My milestone is late, so I feel like a black cloud.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Bloated, gassy, food still has its ups and downs. Not too bad, though.

3. Any appointment updates? Ultrasound on Monday, getting excited!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I could stand to have more energy over here! I have 2 kids to take care of and I feel like a slug.

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? I just got back from a family vacation to the beach in RI - so I have some ideas about my dream vacation!

I would love to go to Europe some day, see the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite - but right now, a tropical south sea island trip with a hut on the water, the ability to enjoy some fruity alcoholic beverages and a non bloated and pregnant belly sound pretty nice. (Oh and no toddlers in tow!) Very much a dream!

diaphena · August 2018

@purpleteacher82 and @char245 big yes to that. I'm also feeling a lot less pregnant for about the last day and a half and it's making me so nervous! I'd rather be sick and reassured!

Kenneylynn3 · August 2018

@Lbloom I have three different milestones, one of which is 20 weeks. You aren't alone in the waiting process of reaching those late milestones.

Lbloom · August 2018

Aww @Kenneylynn3 - I am so sorry to hear you are also in the late loss club. I would've continued being the single black cloud in the group, if it meant you didn't have to be in it.<3

laur84ns · August 2018

@purpleteacher82 Yes, the same thing happened to me, I believe right around the 7 week mark. I posted about it on here (somewhere). My nausea completely disappeared for two days and I was really worried, but then it came back with a vengeance! I also had an ultrasound a few days later and all looked good.
It's totally normal for symptoms to wax and wane as your hormones do. I wouldn't worry about it in the absence of any other serious signs (bleeding, severe cramping, etc). I'm sure all is fine

Kenneylynn3 · August 2018

@Lbloom Thanks. Same goes for you.

Shelbyville30 · August 2018

@char245 LOVED Hawaii! We stayed on Kauai. So beautiful. Would absolutely go back.

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 9 weeks 3 days. Yes, all three.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Really happy to be where I am but of course still cautious. I think I’ll feel a lot better once I’m out of the first tri. Physically feeling nauseous, dizzy, EXHAUSTED!!!

3. Any appointment updates? I had a scan last week at 9 weeks. He showed the reg view and then 3D. It was awesome!

Asked the doc if I could have one more (pretty pleaseeee) because my regular OB can’t see me until 8/21 and, HELLO, that’s just so long to wait at this stage!!! He said yes, but it might cost us. They are checking to see if our insurance will pay for the extra visit. If not, I might anyway for piece of mind. He said it would probably be around a couple hundred if they won’t pay so we’ll see. It’s scheduled for the 13th.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? RANT. Hubs tries to understand the struggle, but I’ve come to realize there’s just no way he can understand because he’ll never be in my shoes. For instance, when I tell him I’m tired, I almost feel like there’s slight internal eye roll because it’s constant. Let’s switch places boo boo and see how you feel!!!!

5. GTKY- what is your dream vacation? Send me to Italy for a month because I want all of the pasta!!!!!! Seriously though, i’ve been wanting to go to Italy forever. It’s probably a vacation my husband and I will take when our kids are little bit older. There’s just so many amazing things to see there, I feel like it has to be a long trip.

purpleteacher82 · August 2018

@Shelbyville30 I lived in Italy for 3 months and don’t feel like I even put a dent in everything there was to see. It would definitely need to be a long trip!

@char245 @diaphena @laur84ns Thanks for your words of support. I am feeling a little better today.

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