March 2019 Moms
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Week 1 Check-In 9/17 - 9/23
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This thread is for those due March 1 (and earlier) to March 9
Due date:
Any appointments? Questions?:
Rants/Raves?:
How are you feeling?:
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food?
Re: Week 1 Check-In 9/17 - 9/23
Due date: 3/1
Any appointments? Questions?: Had an appointment last Thursday and all is good! Next appointment is 10/11 and it's the 20 week anatomy scan. How are we already at anatomy scan time?? This pregnancy is flying by!
Rants/Raves?: Rave: I think I'm going to try for a vbac. I had a great conversation with my doctor last week and she was super encouraging. We're going to leave the options open and prepare for a vbac assuming we all think it's a good idea as we get closer. The biggest question is if this baby will be breech like DD or not. If he's breech, it's obviously a repeat c-section, but hopefully he'll be head down and I'll at least get to try! I always just assumed I would do another c-section, so I'm slightly terrified, but also excited. I'm not getting too attached to the idea until we know that this baby is head down.
How are you feeling?: Actually great. Last week was ROUGH. It just felt like everything was falling apart around me and my body couldn't handle the stress. Yesterday I read a new book and relaxed and now I feel like a new person today. I really just needed some me time to not worry or think about all the things going on that stress me out.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Homemade mac and cheese. YUM.
This thread is for those due March 1 (and earlier) to March 9
Due date: March 1
Any appointments? Questions?: I have an appointment Wed with a midwife. I’m switching from my OB so this will be my first time at this practice.
Rants/Raves?: Non pregnancy related... I accepted a job at a new school district back in April, but just started in late August. They don’t know I’m pregnant, but I was planning to tell my principal this week since I’ve gotten to know him a bit. Today, I found out that I’m moving to a new school TOMORROW because of student enrollment. I’m just annoyed because I now have to tell someone I’ve never met that I’m due in March.
How are you feeling?: Likw crap. I have a horrible cold and I haven’t been sleeping at night since I’m so conjested.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Spaghetti and meatballs
Due date: 3/8
Any appointments? Questions?: OB on Wednesday for my early glucose test and MFM on Friday for our 16wk us and to check on the soft markers found on our 12wk scan.
Rants/Raves?: I’ve felt LO move a few times so that’s cool.
How are you feeling?: meh. Finally kicked my cold but have this nagging cough now. Still waiting for my 2nd tri energy boost and waiting for the food aversions to quit.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Home made mashed potatoes and gravy.
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
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@mschanandlerbong1214 good luck with your appointments this week!
Due date: 3/1
Any appointments? Questions?: Midwife appointment next week
Rants/Raves?: My sister and I aren't that close but I told her I was pregnant before I told my parents just because I felt like I should try to bond with her. She said congratulations and whatnot but it felt a little phony which upset me. I didn't realize it, but she's actually been stockpiling baby stuff for me and storing it in my parents garage ever since I broke the news to her. She has 10 year old twin girls and is part of "mom" groups so she gets notifications anytime anyone is getting rid of anything and she's been going around and picking up anything that looks good. I'm more than happy to accept used items and it just makes me happy that she's really helping me out, even though we've had our issues.
How are you feeling?: Eh. I've been having lots of gross problems the last two weeks and I'm not too happy with my body. The latest is that I've horrible diarrhea the last few days and actually went to a walk-in clinic yesterday because I was worried. The doctor told me everything was probably fine (no fever, no blood, etc.) and it was probably hormone or diet related, but it's been pretty nasty and uncomfortable. Still waiting for that second trimester relief....
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? I really love bread. Good bread and butter is one of my favorite things.
Due date: 3/6
Any appointments? Questions?: No appointments! Next one isn't until Oct. 11th!
Rants/Raves?: My rant is that I slept over a friends place and crashed on his couch last night... i'm exhausted now because it was a tiny uncomfortable couch and i'm not sleeping great as it is. My rave: GENDER REVEAL on SUNDAY!!! 6 Days!!!!!!!!
How are you feeling?: Really good! Zero complaints.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? - Anything asian! Especially thai minced basil chicken
Due date: 3/5
Any appointments? Questions?: This Thursday! Can’t wait to hear that baby heart beat again! I’m also dying to schedule my anatomy scan, so hopefully I’ll get an appointment for that on Thursday too
Rants/Raves?: Still congested, running on 3 weeks. Wondering if I have a sinus infection brewing and the last thing I want to do is be on antibiotics...
How are you feeling?: See above.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Ooo that’s tough. I really love a fresh out of the oven muffin. Sweet or savory, YUM.
@chocolatelemons that stinks you have to break the news to someone new! Fingers crossed it goes well! I’m planning on telling my work this week after my 16 week appointment (and I’m new there) so I totally get the awkwardness of that conversation.
@mschanandlerbong1214 Good luck with your MFM appointment! Praying everything checks out perfect.
Due date: 3/2
Any appointments? Questions?: Routine check-up next Monday.
Rants/Raves?: Rant: I usually get into work around 9am but had to be in for a 7am meeting today and 8am tomorrow. I also lost sleep over the weekend because my cat couldn't keep her food down and I was cleaning vomit out of the carpet at 3 and 5am Saturday night/morning. (Lest anyone should worry, cat is fine. We took away her food for a few hours then let her have it back a little at a time. Whatever was going on seems to have worked itself out. FX!) Rave: I took off work this coming Thursday and Friday and I'm so excited to sleep in and get some house chores done!
How are you feeling?: Feeling tired but it's manageable. Overall, I can't really complain. Seems like many moms are starting to feel their baby moving and I can't wait to feel mine! Sometimes I think maybe....? But I'm just not sure.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? So many good ones posted here! I second the homemade Mac and cheese and the bread and butter! Carbs and fats please! Yum!
Appointments: Early Oct. Can't wait!
Rants/raves: Still achy. I actually started wearing a back brace around my hips, which helps with the SPD/SPDish pain. Unfortunately, now there's a new kind of pain. Muscle soreness kind of, in my right side and right back. Super annoying.
Feeling: See above. Good days and bad days.
Comfort food: Oh so many. Mac and cheese definitely. Also pizza. And I love mashed potatoes. Burger and fries. I could go on and on. I love food.
Due date: March 7th
Any appointments? Questions?: No appointments until the first week of October. I just saw my doctor last Wednesday and everything looks good. He said I didn't have to go to the specialist even though I am 35 and have a thyroid problem. I am getting my thyroid checked monthly. The specialist kept pushing for genetic testing and I did IVF and tested my embryo before the transfer so there was no need. The specialist kept pushing for unnecessary tests and appointments. I was so happy that I no longer have to go!
Rants/Raves?: No rants this week. Raves: One of my students is currently in remission (cancer in his leg) and he returned to school today. The kids were amazing with him. He has a prosthetic leg and his doctor came to the class and explained everything and the kids asked questions. He is such a sweet boy and it was nice to see the students help him and welcome him into our room.
How are you feeling?: I'm feeling pretty good. I have a little bit more energy but I still get nauseous and have major food aversions.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? My favorite comfort food is pizza, tacos, and spaghetti. I went to the fair this weekend and had fried pickle chips with ranch. They were amazing!
This thread is for those due March 1 (and earlier) to March 9
Due date: March 7 (LMP) March 9 (ultrasound at 9 weeks)
Any appointments? Questions?: Appointment is Wednesday... I’m excited to hear the baby again and to schedule the anatomy scan we don’t know the gender yet so I’m excited it’s getting close!
Rants/Raves?: My son was diagnosed with an ear infection today I just feel bad that he’s been struggling and we didn’t know. He’s had a runny nose for 2 weeks now (I blamed a cold), was holding his ears off and on (I blamed teething), and finally last night the fever came. Mom guilt is so real! He always acts so “normal” like he’s just fine that it makes it hard to think twice about his symptoms.
How are you feeling?: Tomorrow morning will make a whole week since I’ve gotten sick! I may have to eat dinner before 5 but I’ll take it if it means I can eat without feeling nauseous or getting sick! Also starting to get some cramping and stretching pain!
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? French fries when I’m not pregnant but this pregnancy is all about the sweets!! Ice cream and chocolate!!
@bug_hunter that is very sweet and thoughtful of your sister!
@teachermama4 that is amazing that the doctor came into the class!! I love that!
Due date: 3/6/19
Any appointments? Questions?: Appointment next Tuesday to hear the heartbeat and submit my consent for a VBAC
Rants/Raves?: Rant: I've been on planes and in airports for the last 11 hours and get to do it all over again tomorrow and I am exhausted. Rave: I got to eat Pappadeaux at DFW and I'm headed out for some Mexican food in south TX!
How are you feeling?: Overall pretty great, but I need to slow my roll with the eating (not tonight though, haha!)
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? I can't pinpoint one type of food, but there is an Amish buffet near where I work that is my go-to comfort food. Chicken noodles, stuffing, chicken, green beans and rolls! So. Good.
@bug_hunter I love that your sister did that!!!
Due date: 3/9/19
Any appointments? Questions?: I had my appointment last Monday and got to hear little man's heartbeat for the first time. We went ahead and scheduled the rest of my appointments for 2018 while I was there. I think next time I am going to talk more about possible VBAC options, even though I'm leaning toward a RCS. Right now, I'm thinking I'd schedule the C at 40 weeks, but try some things like a couple of sweeps starting at 39 weeks. I want to avoid induction if I can.
Rants/Raves: Rave: We are going to a pop-up Ramen event for dinner tomorrow. GET IN MY BELLY.
How are you feeling? The nausea is getting less and less frequent, but I'm still so tired!
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Something salty, savory, and carb laden like stuffing/dressing, chicken and dumplings, or good macaroni and cheese.
Due date: 3/3
Any appointments? Questions?: I have an appointment on Friday. Looking forward to hearing baby again. Someone else mentioned their 20 week scan coming up. Mine seems so far away because of how I had to schedule but I cannot believe that 20 week mark is coming quickly!
Rants/Raves?: I’ve been sick since the beginning of this month and I’m sooo over it! I never got sick when pregnant with DD so this sucks so bad! Good news is I’m getting better finally but I’m still not sleeping much.
How are you feeling?: I’ve been sick, so I’ve been miserable. I have an annoying cough and still haven’t been able to eat much. I also don’t know if the lack of sleep is related to my relentless cough or continued pregnancy insomnia.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Pizza or anything sweet!
Due date: March 6
Any appointments? Questions?:
another checkup next week with OB. I'm thinking about switching to the midwives. The practice I'm with has both midwives and OBs.
Rants/Raves?:
rave: someone at work asked if I was expecting! I've been self concious about my belly, so I'm glad someone thought it was a baby and not just extra weight
How are you feeling?:
Good. I'm having odd feelings in my insides, like my organs are moving around when I bend a certain way. Its really weird. Anyone else feel that? Also lots of uncomfy stretching in the abs! Hoping to feel baby move soon!
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food?
It's too hard to pick one! Chinese food, chocolate chip cookies, pizza, potato soup, you name it lol.
Due Date: March 2nd
Any appointments? Questions?: Not until Oct. 8th, for the 20 week scan. It is almost here!
Rants/Raves?:
Rant: I still feel very tired in the afternoons and can only get so many things done in a day. I wish my mother in law wouldn't tell all the stories of everything she did while she was pregnant, my DH jokingly looks at me like, "well?" Don't tell me how to feel, I am me and you are you.
Rave: Last week was horribly busy but it's in the past now!
How are you feeling?: Encouraged by random baby movements! I'm right with you ladies who say you're still tired. The energy burst only lasts for the mornings. At least my mom and grandma are on my side and say I should listen to my body and rest!
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Homemade bread and butter, mashed potatoes and gravy.
*This pregnancy has been making me want mac and cheese a lot. This baby is not into sweet tastes. Which is different than my first 2 pregnancies, but my last pregnancy seemed to be this way, too, and now she will eat anything that is put in front of her.
Due date: March 2
Any appointments? Questions?: We have our gender reveal ultrasound (where our mom’s are creating the surprise) tomorrow. I’m feeling girl but I honestly don’t care. Then just a standard check-up on 9/25.
Rants/Raves?: I bought maternity pants for work and lord have mercy where have these things been my whole life. Not only do I look pregnant in them the uncomfortable feeling of things sitting on my pelvic area is nonexistent.
How are you feeling?: I have an anal fissure (TMI) that bled last night but feels better today. Nurse said it was normal. Still getting nauseated and I’m 16 1/2 weeks. I’m scared I might be a whole pregnancy nauseous kind of girl.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Spaghetti or my Nanny’s tomato vegetable soup.
Due date: March 1
Any appointments? Questions?: We had our 16 week appt this morning. Everything went great, got the blood test results and everything in normal. Oct 9th is the 20 week scan. I can't wait,we haven't seen the baby since my first ultra sound.
Rants/Raves?:Rant sitting at my desk at work is getting super uncomfortable. I try to walk around as much as possible but by 3pm I'm so ready to not be sitting. Im really considering bringing a yoga ball to sit on or something..
How are you feeling?: Mornings are great, still tired in the afternoons. I've felt a few flutters but then tend to second guess what it was.
@dandelionbreezeI right there with ya on the weird stretching. I've also had a few sharp pains and talked with the dr this morning about it. She said its completely normal. Still kinda freaks me out though.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Green beans, mashed potatoes and fried chicken strips. all about that southern comfort!
@Lbloom me to! sweets sound terrible and make my stomach hurt. Everyone around me is so surprised bc I love chocolate and sweets.
@BuckeyeNut05What part of South Tx?? I live south of San Antonio. Yay for some yummy tex mex!!!
Due date: March 3
Any appointments? Questions?: I made an appointment at a private ultrasound place to find out the sex of the baby and to get a few pictures. Can't wait! That appointment if for Oct 4. I've been transferred to an OBGYN who I will see on the 9th. 20 week ultrasound will be on Oct 19!
Rants/Raves?: Rant- what did I do with all my maternity clothes from my pg with my DD?! I can't find them anywhere! I'm having to start from scratch this time around. Annoying.
How are you feeling?: Fine. Sacroiliac pain and congestion are my only two complaints.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? Hmm... spaghetti! Or Chinese take-out.
@bug_hunter That is so thoughtful of your sister! How nice!
@teachermama4 Wow, how cool that the doctor came into the class!
On a more positive note, so exciting about the anatomy scan. We have ours on Oct. 4 and I’m so excited!
Due date: March 5
Any appointments? Questions? Next appointment is Oct 1. Got our test results back last week and we are low risk, and they confirmed that it’s a boy!
Rants/Raves? I just got back from a 10 day work trip. Rave: 10 days in Europe was good for me as a person and for my career. Rant: I am exhausted. Between jet lag and working non-stop for 10 days, I didn’t take the best care of myself and I am really feeling it.
How are you feeling? Tired, but really happy to be home. I am having a flare of an autoimmune issue that was a problem during my last pregnancy, but the treatment is steroids, which I will avoid for as long as possible. So far it’s not too bad, and I am hoping it will resolve itself.
GTKY: What is your favorite comfort food? I would usually say tomato soup and grilled cheese, but I am going through a serious potato thing this pregnancy. Roasted, fried, baked, I will have all the potatoes please.
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
DS1: 9.6.12**DS2: 12.22.14
CP1: 6/17 @4w4d
CP2: 9/17 @4w3d
CP3: 2/18 @5w
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