May 2019 Moms
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STM+ Check In Week of 9/25
kvh22
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How many kids do you already have? Ages?
How are your other kids doing this week?
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
How are your other kids doing this week?
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
Re: STM+ Check In Week of 9/25
How are your other kids doing this week? Everyone is good. My 2yr old has all of sudden just exploded word wise so he seems so big all of a sudden which is killing me ha!
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Having baby #5 has kind of hit me and I'm already kind of freaking out about delivery and what we are going to do with our boys while I'm giving birth. Our family lives 8+hrs away and we don't really have any super close friends or neighbors to watch them. This could get interesting lol.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
#1- people pleaser, creativity
#2- night owl, quiet, temper (he's kind of my mini ha!)
#3 all my boys are animal lovers but this one is especially.
#4 determination to prove people wrong and temper
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How are your other kids doing this week? She is doing great, she started a new school a few weeks ago and has really taken off there.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I had my ultra sound today and everything looks great, was super nervous but saw the little beans heart beat and I cried.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? She is a laugher, the girl does belly laughs like no one else and I am kind of the same way.
How are your other kids doing this week? Pretty sure DS is sick with an ear infection. I’m taking him in this afternoon to get checked out. He ended up sleeping in until 10:30am (which was super nice for me), but that definitely tells me something is up.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Nope!
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? My insane clumsiness for sure. He is a mini DH aside from that and copying my facial expressions.
@MalonT23 that first ultrasound is soooo amazing!
How many kids do you already have? Ages? DD is 13 months
How are your other kids doing this week? She's been waking up really early and it's killing us (DH gets up with her to let me sleep longer but I have a hard time falling back asleep most of the time anyways).
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I mentioned in the randoms thread that DD's daycare owner keeps asking when we're having another kid. In general, how do you respond to this? Specifically if you are NOT planning to tell people, even if they ask/think they've figured it out. I can't remember who I said what to but I'd been saying to some that we'd wait at least a year (which we did and then were able to get pregnant right away). I have the worst poker face so I'm worried people I know better (my boss) will be able to tell if they're around when it comes up. I'm now wishing I'd been more vague.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? She is super observant. She's also a bit of a daredevil (not me at all) but she takes in her surroundings before jumping into whatever craziness she's going to get into.
#2 and #3 I was admitted straight from my 38wk OB appt after cervical checks showing I was 5+cm with no contractions. They broke my water to get things going and were born 1.5hrs later.
#4 I had consist and strong contractions for 30mins, water broke on its own, and he was here 50mins later.
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How are your other kids doing this week? Pretty good! I think she has some new teeth coming in, so her nights have been rough.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? DH's parents are in town, and they're helping us get settled into our new house. His mom is a saint, and it's so amazing having them stay with us! I was starting to lose it with everything else going on.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? I really haven't seen much of myself yet, everyone says she looks just like DH (she's only 1, so we have a long time). But, she does love to laugh and my mom said I was the same way as a baby. I guess she did get my super slow-growing, light hair.
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
How many kids do you already have? Ages? one daughter, she's 2
How are your other kids doing this week? She's so darn cute right now. Of course she has her 2 year old tantrums, and she's still crying at preschool dropoff, but she says the cutest things. This morning, she wanted to play tea party so she held up her tea set and said "mommy, want to play party?" and she set up the tea for me and gives me "a little sugar" and a matching set of cup, saucer and spoon. I mean, it's just cute and sweet and perfect.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I am just so tired and nauseous and in need of a nap alllll the time! Makes it hard to get anything done/feel motivated and good. Sigh.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? She's very independent and speaks up for herself. I'm proud that she got that from me
How are your other kids doing this week?
He has a cold
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
I’m just frustrated at this week. I’m so grateful no one got hurt yesterday but I hate dealing with the aftermath, it’s such a headache.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
Honestly not much yet with him being so young. I see a lot of my husband in him. DS is very calm and chill. He loves books which both H and I do too.
How are your other kids doing this week? Well, they just spent the better part of a half hour playing in their rooms together and, for the most part, without screaming at each other, so that kind of blew my mind.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I took unisom last night for the first time this pregnancy and woke up feeling somewhat like a human being. That was awesome.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
DS1 - sensitive perfectionist
DS2 - chocolate fiend
How are your other kids doing this week? He's good. He's walking now and thinks crawling is for the birds, so there's been several head bumps and bruises as he crashes around.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? We listed our old house for sale on Thursday and got an offer yesterday! Hoping we can negotiate this and get it sold so we can stop paying double mortgages! Plus, I need to focus on important things like planning DS' birthday party.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? He's stubborn and gets really ticked when something doesn't go his way right away. As my H says, that's all me.
BFP: 10.3.16 | CP: 10.11.16
BFP: 12.14.16 | CP: 12.14.16
BFP: 1.23.17 | EDD 10.6.17 -- DS born 10.7.17
BFP: 9.9.18 | EDD 5.23.19 -- DD born 5.24.19
BFP: 9.1.21 | MC 10.1.21
How are your other kids doing this week? Both kids are doing well. It's been a little slow getting ready in the morning since it's been chillier (ok, I admit it. I'm the one who wants to stay in bed lol)
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? They both are doing great in school which I'm super happy about!
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? My oldest is very sensitive and I think he gets that from me.
1 dd age 2.
How are your other kids doing this week?
She was sick this week and we had to go to urgent care for a breathing treatment. She is much better, but bow my husband has a man cold.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
Just so much throwing up. Hoping I don’t catch this cold.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
How loud I am and her stubbornness 😂
@nopegoat #5 is going to come in the car...
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
How are your other kids doing this week? Same old circus, same old monkeys. My girls are super tough, we actually took a while to try for #3 because of how challenging they are as a pair but here we are!
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I'm not sure when to tell the girls a baby is on the way. I definitely want to make sure it's once we're past the window of most concern. My youngest probably won't really get what is going on, but if something were to happen the oldest for sure would
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
#1 is stubborn, strong willed, sassy, and every challenging trait she has is ALL me, so I feel the need to apologize to my mom on a daily basis.
#2 is basically my physical clone. But her ornery personality is all DH.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 3 kids - DD is 10 and Boys are 6 and almost 4. My foster baby left last week and I miss him like crazy, but we are getting back to "normal."
How are your other kids doing this week? Typical week. Ds2 is full of energy bouncing off walls, DS1 is constantly begging to play video games (which we really limit - hence him begging), and DD has put off doing her schoolwork today opting to do gymnastics in the living room instead. She is usually done by 2:00, but its 3:30 and she hasn't started on math yet.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I don't remember being this tired and nauseated with my other pregnancies. I don't know if I forgot, or if its worse because I'm older.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
I see more of DH in my kids, so this was hard, but here goes...
DD - she is very servant hearted...and she bottles her emotions like I do.
DS1 - he is very mathematically minded
DS2- he loves books.
@kvh22 I usually just say, if its meant to be then we will. We actually weren't planning on having more than 2, but were never ready to close the door on it completely. People often asked if we would try for a boy. I've always said no, we have never been interested in trying for one sex or the other, but if we are meant to have 3 kids than we will. Figured that left the door open enough that if we did ever announce a 3rd we wouldn't be bombarded with questions about how we were so done and was this one an oops, etc.
How are your other kids doing this week? They are actually driving me completely up the wall. We start gymnastics soon, so between that, school and figure skating we just may have enough activities going on to keep everyone sane. They really thrive when they have some structured activities and there isn't much available for us around here during the daytime.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? My hips are still aching. I am walking around with what honestly looks like a 3rd trimester waddle and am really having a tough time functioning normally. We are at my ILs this week and this small town only has one chiropractor who is fully booked until next week. I know how I hurt myself this time, but the pain is so much like the intense hip pain I experienced during labour I am worried that I am in trouble for this pregnancy. Planning to speak with the chiropractor and my midwife about it the first chance I get, hopefully can come up with a plan so it doesn't get out of hand as my pregnancy progresses.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? They are both stubborn as heck. My 5 year old is also very cautious when trying new things, which is so me. 3 year old is much more like daddy and just jumps right in without a second thought.
How are your other kids doing this week? He's great. Definitely missing his grandma and papa who are out of the country for a wedding in Scotland at the moment. He usually sees them daily so he's constantly asking about them.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I'm exhausted. Just so tired. Pregnancy insomnia ends soon right😂😂
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Everything. He is so my child. His attitude for sure is all me.
How are your other kids doing this week? We did not sleep much, last night. I think her nose was stuffy or something. She kept waking up every hour crying but wouldn't let me touch her. I'm so tired.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I am tired and still very short of breath. I had a meeting with a doctor, today, and this one just LOVES to talk. I enjoy casual chats with doctors but right now, I can't breathe. So, ya, that's a little hard.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? She is sassy just like me! OMG, all those years I tortured my mom, my daughter is going to do the same to me. LOL. Very unlike me though, she is so patient. I'm so grateful for that.
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@nopegoat you would totally be able to do it!
How are your other kids doing this week? She loves to use our first names now. So there’s no more “mommy”, but she yells out my first name and dissolves into giggles.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I miss fish. I think since my last pregnancy I’ve really upp’d the amount of seafood I eat to the point where I have to remember how much I ate and compare it to the mercury level recommendations. Last time it was just - don’t eat Ahi... but this time I’m like... how many times have I eaten mahi mahi this week?
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Non-stop talking to the point where she makes up songs all day to sing about her life. And she also has my musical talent (read: none at all). @mrsdee15 she also has slow hair growth problems like me. 😁
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 1 DD, almost 2
How are your other kids doing this week? She's fine. Just trying to keep her healthy before we fly out for BIL's wedding next week. I feel bad we haven't been going to baby activities, but I don't want to fly with a sick toddler if I can avoid it. She had her happy baby dentist visit last Friday! She did a good job, didn't lose her sh*t. And she loved the Winnie the Pooh toothbrush they gave her!
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I didn't have nausea with DD like I am with this pregnancy and it sucks. Bleh.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Hmm. She's sooo much like me. Probably her lack of patience. I still don't have much. She's also strong-willed, is a chatterbox, and is starting to have a really good memory. My mom says she's exactly how I was as a toddler.
How are your other kids doing this week? He's been so challenging this week! Constantly testing the limits and it's been pretty hard on me to stay patient while I feel like crap. DH has been swooping in to help a lot more which is so appreciated. He has started saying 4 word sentences ("I love you, mommy" "have a good day") which makes me so proud though, so I'm loving this stage of talking more!
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Only ranting that I am sick and miserable. I have what feel like a flu and sinus thing and I am dying slowly.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? He's definitely a talker like me. Very social and friendly. He's also really into reading like me, which makes my heart so happy!
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
How are your other kids doing this week?
She doing ok. She does keep waking up in the middle of the night and thats tough.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
Rant: my husband has debilitating OCD and doesnt/can't help me much with our daughter and is not very understanding of pregnancy symptoms. I also do all cooking, cleaning etc.
Concern: I had an early ultrasound last week and didn't see baby. I was supposed to be 6w3d. I have another one Oct 2nd. I had irregular periods beforehand so dr thinks I may not be as far along as I thought. It does make me nervous. 🤞🏼
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
she is silly 😋
How are your other kids doing this week? Good! He’s been having some nasty teething poops for about the last week, I get a text everyday from daycare saying if he has another one he has to go home. Luckily he’s sticking to just one a day so far, and he’s completely unbothered by it. Still his happy self
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Ha everything! He’s my mini-me. He sleeps like a rock like me, he looks just like me, and he has my sass. Although we do always say he gets his comedic timing from my husband. He’s a hilarious little guy.
DD is two!
How are your other kids doing this week? She’s sick 😷 and I am starting to get sick. It’s her second time with a bad cold in three weeks.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? I feel bad wishing this pregnancy away but I need the first trimester to be over
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
she loves to read, eats almost anything and hates to go to bed, but loves napping
How are your other kids doing this week? She is ornery as usual. She did sleep in her own bed all night last night so that is a win.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? meh. Nothing really. Still feels like forever until my first appointment. My pants are so tight. I don't really want to pull out the maternity pants so I might just get a new pair or two and size up. They will hopefully be my initial post-partum size so they will get used again later.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Well, she looks just like me but personality wise, she is very persistent. She is also always wanting to be a part of the group- that is probably more DH that me but I was always super involved as a kid.
DD2- EDD 5/12/2019
@youknowmenaomi I hope your next ultrasound gives you some peace of mind. Irregular periods are hard.
How many kids do you already have? Ages? 1 DD who's 14.5 months
How are your other kids doing this week? She's doing well. She's started running (and falling) and also trying to "jump" on our bed. It's so cute.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? Ridiculous rant - Someone was toasting a bagel this morning and it smelled SO GOOD. I had stupid oatmeal which just does not compare to a bagel. Now all I want is a sesame bagel toasted w/ veggie cream cheese. Rave - Starting to feel a bit less nauseous, which is a relief. U/S appointment one week from today! Nervous and excited.
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Girl is super stubborn! But she's also very independent, which I love. She'll play 30-40 minutes by herself reading a book or just puttering around before she starts to want attention.
How are your other kids doing this week? He's cranky at dinner time and refuses to eat anything but chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and bananas. The nightly cry fest at dinner is driving us crazy!
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions? See above...lol!
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself? Not so much myself, but my son is definitely a klutz like his father...sweet thing...
@youknowmenaomi we haven't had an ultrasound yet but I know I ovulated 3 weeks later than my LMP would indicate. I was just coming off the pill and still BFing so knew it'd be all sorts of weird but hopefully everything will be cleared up for you at your next ultrasound.
2 daughters, 5 & 2.5
How are your other kids doing this week?
We all just got past the first cold of the school year, 5 yo is teething her 6 year molars and at her dentist appt they said she might start losing some of her baby teeth soon.
Rants/Raves? Concerns/Questions?
GTKY: What is the biggest trait you see in your child that reminds you of yourself?
d1 - stubbornness and sweet tooth
d2 - sensitive and observant, definitely an introvert like me