Group 4 Check In W/O 10/1

ibanezstarburst · October 2018

This thread is for those due May 22 - 31

Due date/W+D:

Baby is the size of a(n):

Any appointments? Questions?:

Rants/Raves?:

How are you feeling?:

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

ibanezstarburst · October 2018

Edited the thread because I dont know what month it is anymore 🤣 oops!

Due date/W+D: May 25th 6w + 2d

Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry

Any appointments? Questions?: An appointment tomorrow to review my bloodwork and first ultrasound on Thursday!

Rants/Raves?:

How are you feeling?: Pretty good! Off an on nauseous but cant complain because its not awful.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Definitely raspberries...or Kit Kats 🤣🤣🤣

nopegoat · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 26/ 6w1d

Baby is the size of a(n): Pea I think.

Any appointments? Questions?: first appt is tomorrow. I'm nervous.

Rants/Raves?: We've already told a lot of our family and close friends that I'm pregnant. I'm already tired of all the, "OH this has to be a girl!" comments. Now I'm really hoping for boy #5 but then the "well maybe #6 will be a girl" comments will start

How are you feeling?: So tired and bloated.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Hmm... That's a tough one. Maybe potatos?? I'm kind of a carb fanatic.

chloe97 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: 5/27 6 weeks

Baby is the size of a(n): Sweet pea

Any appointments? Questions?: First ultrasounds on Friday!

Rants/Raves?: Seriously, I put on my maternity jeans last night and even though my bump is all left over fat from DD, they fit just fine. Too early? I hate that in the last few years the style is now high waisted, my stomach is killing me at the end of the day. I don't know that I can pull off the baby band, but maybe the hairtie trick will work for now.

How are you feeling?: I'm okay- I get enough waves on nausea to ward off the PGAL brain, but have enough good hours in a day to function normally. I am useless afer 7 pm though.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Crab legs.

ashtownyeah · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 27/28? 6w - based off my LMP my due date ha 5/28, but the app I was using to track my cycle says I’m 6w today. I wonder if it’s going off my ovulation instead. 🧐

Baby is the size of a(n): pea

Any appointments? Questions?: first appointment on Friday 10/5.

Rants/Raves?: Told my parents and inked this weekend. They were shocked, but very happy.

How are you feeling?: upset tummy and tired, but overall pretty well

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chips and salsa!!

nopegoat · October 2018

@chloe97 I say do whatever is comfortable. 1st tri is miserable enough without tight uncomfortable pants.

imrachellea · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 30th, 5+4

Baby is the size of a(n): pencil eraser

Any appointments? Questions?: first appt is Thursday! I'm so excited, reeeerally hoping for an ultrasound but I have no idea the protocol at this doctor

Rants/Raves?: I guess is it's a rave that I'm not currently dealing with much longevity in the way of nausea, so I have been able to handle DD2 throwing up on me multiple times without getting sick myself 😪 Another rave is that so far (in the two weeks I've known) I've managed to continue working out regularly, which I couldn't do with DD2

How are you feeling?: not very pregnant aside from some passing waves of nausea...I'm glad for that but it obviously makes me a bit nervous

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Soup. Because so.many.kinds. But if I really have to pick *one* thing, then cheese 🧀🧀🧀

wishiwaspreggo · October 2018

@nopegoat - your post reminded me of a conversation I had with my cousin and his wife. I asked if they were excited to have a girl after having a boy and his wife said "Yes, we're so excited! J is especially excited because we're done now." And I said "Oh, that's great!" I thought they meant they felt like their family was complete and don't plan to have more babies.

Turns out, my cousin's wife wanted to keep having babies if they kept getting boys because she wanted a daughter, and that's why my cousin was so excited.

I have mixed feelings about that... what if the little girl she's been dreaming of turns out to be a tomboy? Or a lesbian? Or ultra-goth? I dunno, I understand how she feels in a way but I feel bad for her daughter because there's already expectations foisted upon her and she's not even 3 yet $:\$

megsb615 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 22- 6w5d

Baby is the size of a(n): ladybug

Any appointments? Questions?: I have my consultation and blood work on the 11th. Still not sure why they didn’t do that during my appt last week. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Rants/Raves?: Taking 2 hour naps with DS this weekend was pretty amazing and much needed!

How are you feeling?: Pretty decent today. Still have a cold that’s making me feel crummy, but besides that, I can’t complain too much.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? French fries and pasta. I also really love seafood.

@nopegoat I cannot even imagine how annoying the “girl” comments would be. It’d be hard for me to not be a little snippy. These hormones have also been making me a bit more irritable though. Also love all the carbs!

@chloe97 not too early at all! I’m pretty excited about maternity clothes this time around! Crab legs are also one of my favorite foods. Now I need some! 😂

@imrachellea Sorry DD has been sick. I’ve been the same with not feeling nauseous, and it worries me too, but hopefully it’ll all still be fine!

nopegoat · October 2018

@wishiwaspreggo if this one is a girl I almost feel obligated to have another just to prove we weren't done because we "finally" had a girl. So stupid I know but I don't ever want my boys to think they weren't good enough or not wanted just because they happen to be born with a penis.

@msb615 under normal circumstances (aka not pregnant ha) the comments don't bother me as much unless they say stupid crap like "oh I'm so sorry" in front of my boys. Instant momma bear then. Now that I'm pregnant definitely more obnoxious and sensitive to them.

wishiwaspreggo · October 2018

@nopegoat I understand. People keep asking me if I hope we're having a girl because we "already have a boy." I would be just as happy with either sex.

I can't even imagine the asinine comments you get. All kids deserve to be loved and wanted regardless of their biological sex!

nonlinear_function · October 2018

We're all good!!!! 🎉🎈😎👏

Due date/W+D: 5/23, 6W + 4

Baby is the size of a(n): chocolate chip

Any appointments? Questions?: I had my follow up/6 week ultrasound this afternoon. Everything is perfect! We saw a happy little heartbeat flickering away. Baby is measuring just the right size, yolk sack too.

Rants/Raves?: I'm relieved and now convinced I worked myself up for nothing. I cried to my husband last week that is was all my fault, since I had been out of CoQ10 for the previous week and hadn't rushed the shipment from Amazon. He reminded me that I have been taking prenatals for 3 years, "you have more CoQ10 in you than most small towns!" God bless him for putting up with me most of the time!

How are you feeling?: Meh, the usual: tired, cranky waves of nausea. I try not to take it out on my students too much, but sometimes they deserve it.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, would it be? Cheese! Though baby was craving Taco Bell yesterday, so we got something called a crunch wrap which was heavenly!

RoseShadow873 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 26/ 6 weeks

Baby is the size of a(n): pea

Any appointments? Questions?: No appointments scheduled yet. I'm trying to sift through the millions of doctors and hospitals and clinics in this area (there are so many).

Rants/Raves?: I don't want to make dinner....

How are you feeling?: Pretty normal. My only symptom seems to be having to pee a million times a night. I'm also having insane allergies today for some reason.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? If nutrition and stuff is not applicable and it's just for pleasure eating (like if I was a ghost that can taste food), I would maybe go with cookies. If starving and being deprived of vital nutrients is something I need to consider, then sushi. No, pizza! I can put anything I want on it, right?

mcewen3 · October 2018

@nopegoat we only have 2 girls so far and I get those comments all the time. I can't even imagine how annoying it must be for you. Two of DH's cousins each had 2 boys and tried for a girl. In both cases the mom had health issues that were such that doctors recommended neither of them have any more children. But they both had to try, and they both ended up with another boy. I honestly couldn't care less about having a child of a particular sex, but I'm totally with you. If this one's a boy I almost want to have a 4th just to prove that having a boy wasn't the end game, lol.

Due date/W+D: May 28. 5w6d

Baby is the size of a(n): lavender bud

Any appointments? Questions?: Nada.

Rants/Raves?: I just wanna sleep!!! Tired all day, insomnia at night. I took Benadryl last night, it didn't do anything (not surprising since it never makes my kids drowsy either). The girls school days don't even overlap this week so I have at least one kid at home all hours of the day this week and no chance to nap.

How are you feeling?: Way better this week. Lower back sprain is on the mend and while still sore I am functional and feeling a little more normal each day.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Seriously? How do you choose? I do love me some fancy cheeses though, so I could probably exist off that for a good long time.

kbeers13 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: EDD 5/26 - 6w1d

Baby is the size of a(n): Baby is as tall as the tip of a match

Any appointments? Questions?: My 8w appointment is 10/15. I have my bloodwork set for 10/8 though.

Rants/Raves?: I have to pee ALL THE TIME!

How are you feeling?: I'm tired pretty much all the time and nauseas in waves.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

MAC N CHEESE!!!!!!! I was planning to go to the Macncheese fest in October in San Diego, CA but there will be too many cheeses that I won't be able to eat and won't be able to confirm what cheeses they used. So I'm going to go to a restaurant and get a bowl or two of mac on that day.

RoseShadow873 · October 2018

@kbeers13 I am also a mac n cheese enthusiast! Wouldn't it be ok to eat most mac n cheese because the cheeses have been cooked?

kbeers13 · October 2018

@RoseShadow873 hmm... I hadn't thought of that! Time to do some research!

DuchessOfCambridge · October 2018

Due date/W+D: 5+6

Baby is the size of a(n): Appleseed I think? Pop rock crystal? Not sure what it switches to tomorrow

Any appointments? Questions?: Appointmrnt today, went great! Right on track and saw the heartbeat which surprised me. I’m glad my OB got me an ultrasound without me asking for my peace of mind and also gave me B6 and unisom I know I could have gotten those over the counter but it was so convenient to pick them up at the hospital pharmacy

Rants/Raves?: I have a migraine which sucks. I’ll be excited once we’re in Europe but right now I’m apprehensive. I don’t know what the flight will be like with DS. I just hope I’m not nauseous or migrainey.

How are you feeling?: Mostly good just nausea ramping up.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Oh man. Good question. Maybe buffalo chicken subs? Carbs and chicken are usually my go to.

DuchessOfCambridge · October 2018

@kbeers13 cooked cheese is ok! Don’t deprive yourself. Also, most cheeses in the US are pasteurized. I do always ask if I’m not sure just in case, but I’m slightly neurotic.

mcewen3 · October 2018

@DuchessOfCambridge where in Europe are you headed? We took both girls in the spring and they did awesome on the flight. Happy to share travel tips if you’re looking for ideas, although my kids are slightly older a lot of what we did could easily be tweaked for younger children too.

DuchessOfCambridge · October 2018

@mcewen3 we’re going to England. We’ve been a bunch of times (H’s dad’s side is English) but never with a baby! Suggestions welcome.

megsb615 · October 2018

@duchessofcambridge yay for a good appointment! Fingers crossed for you feeling ok and DS doing ok on the flight! How long of a flight will it be?

@kbeers13 Agree with Duchess. Don’t deprive yourself of mac and cheese! Between most being pasteurized and also cooked, you should be more than fine! Ask your doctor about it if it would make you feel better. A mac and cheese fest sounds amazing by the way!

mcewen3 · October 2018

We flew direct to Amsterdam. I didn’t worry about packing light for carry-on, decided I’d rather have lots of activities and distractions to get us through. M&D Water WOW! books are awesome for your DS’s age (if you don’t already have one). It’s mess-free like the crayola ColorWonders but once the page dries it’s totally reusable. We also brought M & D reusable sticker pads (pro tip: these are awesome for littles around 1ish even WITHOUT THE BOOK. My girls used to plaster the playroom window with them or stick them all over my fridge. They just cling so don’t wreck anything, but super fun for that age). Books, tablets loaded with movies and games. Snacks, snacks and more snacks. We were seated in the row that ended up being our flight attendant’s very last service row, so always were waiting for food and drinks. I had a good stash of water bottles and snacks for everyone, but especially the kids so that helped a ton. I also had regular colouring books, Wikki Stix and some pre-k and kindergarten prep books that they like to work on. But for your DS, something like Magna Tiles would be a fun way to pass the time. We were lucky that our flight there was mostly at night. They served dinner then I put the girls in their PJs, we watched a movie and everyone went to sleep. The way home was mid-afternoon departure so we used a lot more of our bag of tricks on that flight.

mcewen3 · October 2018

@DuchessOfCambridge just caught up in Randoms and see that you are leaving in the morning, so my list of goodies is probably useless, lol. I'm sure you guys will do great. There's two of you, one of him. If he'll walk holding your fingers (or independently if he's there already) let him go up and down the aisles. If your airport has a kids activity area, hit that up right until you have to board so he can blow off some steam too.

anielsen22 · October 2018

RoseShadow873 said:
GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? If nutrition and stuff is not applicable and it's just for pleasure eating (like if I was a ghost that can taste food), I would maybe go with cookies.

That totally remind me of that part in Casper when the ghost uncles are eating all the food and it passes straight through them to really gross heaps on the floor. 😂

anielsen22 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: 6+5

Baby is the size of a(n): idk

Any appointments? Questions?: I'm scheduled with an ob on 10/24, but I'll probably cancel and switch to a different doctor. Choosing an on is seriously making me anxious

Rants/Raves?: rants: my job raves: my ds1 volunteered at a major fundraising event for my company this past weekend and I've had three separate people tell me how awesome he is and how big a help he was! 😍

How are you feeling?: tired and nauseous but like not pregnant most of the time and it's freaking me out

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? I'd have to be an airetarian or however you say that bc there's not way I could only chose one food. I can tell you what it wouldn't be though! Peanut butter, peanuts or anything that smells like peanut butter sandwiches 🤢

gabadoo · October 2018

Agree with all of you about the gender/sex comments. We have 2 boys now, so naturally everyone has asked if we're going to have another to have a girl (no one knows about this pregnancy yet). No, we're having another to complete our family, people, not to have a child of a particular sex. Who's to guarantee your child of either sex will "fit the gender mold", so to speak. That being said, my husband really wants a girl, for the experience of raising one as opposed to boys, but we will both be happy having a healthy girl of either sex!

Due date/W+D: May 27, 6+2

Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry

Any appointments? Questions?: Going for my (hopefully) last serial beta tomorrow, then 1st OB appt and US next week!

Rants/Raves?: Rant: Working for the 3rd night in a row and been kept up all night for various reasons (blech). Rave: My hubby brought home ginger/pumpkin cookies last night for me to have at work!

How are you feeling?: Fine. No awful symptoms yet...trying to feel lucky about that and not concerned that something is wrong.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? CHEESE...give me all of it NOW. So happy it's all pasteurized in the US (well, mostly).

missy052819 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 28th/ 6 weeks today

Baby is the size of a(n): Battleship Peg

Any appointments? Questions?: Not until the 11th but only for blood work and information. Heading to a new OB this time around. They have later office hours, which is more suitable to my schedule.

Rants/Raves?: Since Friday we've been babysitting my SO's niece (5) and nephew (8), their parents come back tonight from Las Vegas. It has been brutal. They don't listen So excited to sleep with my kitty cats tonight!

How are you feeling?: Tired. Not too many symptoms. Moody AF. Cautiously optimistic, trying to stay positive.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice, haha. You got fried rice, red rice, green rice, yellow rice. It's my comfort food. OR Buttered noodles with Parmesan cheese. My other comfort food, and never be shy with the Parmesan cheese.

@gabadooyess give me cheese!

@kbeers13 Mac n cheese! Yes!

jusgigi · October 2018

Due Date/ W+D: May 23/ 6w5d

Baby is the size of a: blueberry

Any Appts? Questions?: Have an apt on 10-4 (u/s & bw).

Rants/Raves? Cant sleep through the night anymore with having to get up several times to pee, DH snoring loud enough to be mistaken for a steam engine, and feeling nauseous.

How are you feeling? Tired, sore breasts, and the beginings of nausea.

GTKY If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Crab Ragnoons or sourdough toast with butter.

fifthemperorofthesea · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 27, 6 weeks 1 day

Baby is the size of a(n): sweet pea, as tall as the end of a match

Any appointments? Questions?: I have an appointment scheduled for the 11th

Rants/Raves?: my nausea is getting more and more irritating, and I really don’t want to go to work today 😒

How are you feeling?: sick and tired, but I’m still so excited to see LO next week!

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? I could eat cereal all day every day, but it’d have to be different types of cereal or else I’d be miserable. If only one thing, then McDonald’s McDoubles.

Edited because of typo

julwanderlust · October 2018

To all the ladies with appointments this week: good luck I hope things go well! And to those of you going to new doctors for the first time I hope you have positive experiences.

Due date/W+D: May 23, 5 weeks 5 days

Baby is the size of a(n): opening of a straw - DH didn't think that description was very helpful this morning.

Any appointments? Questions?: Friday 10/12!

Rants/Raves?: I didn't get to eat breakfast this morning and I am sitting through a training until 12:30...so the nausea is real. Rave: My mom got me a pregnancy journal and I've really loved writing down the first few weeks of this journey. I get a little teary eyed thinking one day I'll get to share this with my child.

How are you feeling?: Tired and (TMI) so much gas! Also, as a FTM my nerves sometimes get the best of me - especially at the slightest cramp or twinge so I am constantly checking the probability of MC by day. Is this normal? Am I obsessive?

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Gin. j/k chik-fil-a original sandwich

laeberge3 · October 2018

Due date/W+D: 5/23, 6w5d

Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry

Any appointments? Questions?: Had an US yesterday to make sure all is well. We saw the heartbeat and little bean measuring right on track! My first "new OB" appointment is next week on 10/11.

Rants/Raves?: Rant: Clients, client, clients. They're driving me insane lately. Rave: This is a short week for me at work!

How are you feeling?: My biggest symptom is fatigue, so overall feeling fine. I get a bit of nausea every once in awhile but it's staying away. So far, this pregnancy is mimicking my first.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Gosh crab legs sound amazing right now so them. Or cheese, because duh, cheese is amazing.

@julwanderlust Totally normal! The worry tends to lessen over time, but every twinge still gets a reaction fro me.

_imalai · October 2018

Due date/W+D: 05/22/19 6w6d

Baby is the size of a(n): a bumblee bee!

Any appointments? Questions?: so jealous of you all that are already having appointments and bloodwork and the works. I don’t see my OB until 10/24

Rants/Raves?: we’re getting ready to list our place this week and the cleaning has me tearing my hair out. I can’t seem to get anything I want done because I want to sleep 24/7.

How are you feeling?: exhausted and bloated. My nausea has been steady and I’m grateful. At this point with DS I was already puking daily.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? The burritos at my local Mexican restaurant.

kbeers13 · October 2018

@missy052819 You had me at noodles LOL!

@justharrison rangoons! I'll have to order some for lunch Om nom nom!

@julwanderlust You don't gotta lie to kick it lol Gin is pretty fantastic! I am also on the same page with gas too

and the nervousness. I check if I'm spotting every time I go to the bathroom or go to the bathroom just to check if I feel a little too much moisture. You're definitely not alone.

ElleJDubs · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 23/ 6 weeks 5 days

Baby is the size of a(n): pea or apparantly earring back lol

Any appointments? Questions?: just scheduled NY first for Oct. 18th

Rants/Raves?: DH has been gone for a week and I am having trouble keeping up with everything!

How are you feeling?: nauseous and super tired

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza, hands down. There are so many varieties!

cwell2016 · October 2018

Hi everyone and congrats! Warning, this is a long post about my experience changing doctors! Due date/W+D: May 22 (6w + 6d) Baby is the size of a(n): honey bee Any appointments? Questions?: I had my annual scheduled out before I knew I was pregnant on 9/20 with my midwife/NP. I called to let them know I was pregnant but they said OB stuff doesn't start til your 8 wks, but to come in for my annual pap, etc. I went in, they didn't confirm my pregnancy and took my height/weight/BP. I have borderline BP (it was 120/90 that day) and my NP walked in and said we were starting meds, no discussion. When I pressed her about other options, she said we'd discuss it at my 8 week appt (3 weeks away). It didn't sit right with me after I left, so I left her nurse a message to have the NP call me and again she brushed me off, saying my BP was too high and that I needed to start meds right away. The next week, I went to see another OB/GYN and had a new OB appt there and met another doctor. She immediately took my bp, asked me what I usually ran (I keep track) and said to stop the BP meds for now and try lifestyle modifications (less caffeine, less sodium, more water, walking). I also did my bloodwork and hcg test that day. Since then, my bp has been great and no meds! I go to my ultrasound appt next week! Rants/Raves?: see above haha! I would say to stick to your gut if you have questions and don't let your doctor push you without fully explaining their reasoning. I'd happily take meds if I was told that was the only option, but there was no discussion. How are you feeling?: Tired and really bloated, crampy in the evenings GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? PIZZA

expandcontract · October 2018

Due date/W+D: May 23rd

Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry

Any appointments? Questions?: No

Rants/Raves?: I am so hungry this pregnancy! Like within an hour hungry! With my daughter I actually barely ate. Oh wait, nevermind. It could still be from the steroids I'm going to finish tomorrow.

How are you feeling?: Nauseous and hungry at the same time.

GTKY: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? What blasphemy is this?! I can't possibly choose one.

ElleJDubs · October 2018

@expandcontract I so get that feeling. Only crappy food sounds yummy and DH isnt home to go out to get me crappy food lol. I am not dragging my kids out right now.. guess I'll have some frozen pizza ... hope I dont barf it up lol

kbeers13 · October 2018

@ElleJDubs Postmates is my friend right now because I am ALWAYS hungry and can't be leaving work to go get food... Plus DH refuses to cater to my food needs before I start showing so I pushed out my belly and was like "See, I'm showing now!" LOL the things we do for junk food

ElleJDubs · October 2018

@kbeers13 I dont even know what Postmates is lol, we probably dont have it here! DH was great for my first pregnancy and so over my shit during my second, he'll prob pretend I'm not even pregnant this time lol. I was just reading the thread about the baked potatoes in the randoms thread and I would kill for a loaded baked potato right now!

kbeers13 · October 2018

@ElleJDubs It's very similar to Uber Eats. You order it through an app with a small fee and someone goes wherever to pick it up. On New Years, we had already started drinking so we used it to have someone go to Target to pick up cards against humanity and some soda for mixers.

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