Any appointments? Questions?: 1 week from today! No questions ATM.
Rants/Raves?: Rave- made it to my friends wedding this weekend and felt pretty good the whole time! It was nice to have a little break from the all day sickness. Also, it's a holiday week so work is nice and quiet. No real rants
How are you feeling?: Better than I have! Lately I have been dealing with more morning sickness rather than all day sickness. I'm getting anxious about my appointment next week.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) Leftovers! I love to make Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches with Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. YUM!
Rants/Raves?: I felt pretty good yesterday during the day......rants: this dang headache
How are you feeling?: like I want to be in bed, everyone is home today and I hate having to leave when I could stay and cuddle with them instead
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) stuffing mostly it just sound so appetizing also deviled eggs and green bean casserole.... I think I'll skip the Turkey this year🤦🏻♀️
Any appointments? Questions?: Next appointment is the NT scan/NIPT on December 3rd
Rants/Raves?: I’m SO ready to tell my family, but I’m also weirdly nervous. My brain is playing weird tricks on me this pregnancy and I’m reading more into situations than I probably should and making mountains out of molehills. I feel like I’m having a hard time connecting with this baby and I know that being allowed to talk about it and not have to hide it anymore will help. Planning on finally announcing on Thanksgiving and I’m just hoping there isn’t a whole lot of judgement, since this is baby number 4 and everyone seems to have opinions about how many kids you should have. On the other side of things, I’m hoping it’ll make my mom lay off about not having the house perfectly clean (she’s majorly OCD in the literal way and HATES when my house isn’t clean and organized). Trying to keep up with everything while dealing with pregnancy exhaustion that is only just starting to get better and having my husband out to sea has been next to impossible and I’m just so tired of hearing her complain about my lack of house keeping skills. It was so tempting last night to just bark “I’m pregnant! Leave me alone!” at her.
How are you feeling?: I have a nasty head cold that is just starting to get better, but it managed to hit me just as I was starting to feel better. Awesome, right? I’m so over feeling useless. As far as pregnancy symptoms go, the insomnia and need to pee in the middle of the night has hit hard, but the morning sickness has mostly abated and the exhaustion is becoming manageable, so on that front, I’m good. My first blood panels came back and my cholesterol is a bit high, which I knew, but I’m not looking forward to the lecture I’m going to get from my doctor. 🙄 And I’m waiting on my carrier screen results today. So yeah. It’s been a long week.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) My dad makes this amazing onion and blue cheese galette on puff pastry that is absolutely Heaven on a plate for me. Super excited about that. My husband also makes AMAZING mashed potato’s with garlic and parsley, and my dad is making sage rubbed turkey stuffed with oranges. The dessert table is also going to be impressive - pecan pie, maple layered cheese cake, apple cake with caramel buttercream garnish, pumpkin pie, and rum cake.
Married 25 May, 2013 William Alexander born 18 September, 2015 Harper Grace born 9 June, 2017 Colton Miles born 9 June, 2017 Bowen James due 19 June, 2019
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry (I think, right? Hahah)
Any appointments? Questions?: next appointment is Nov. 26th
Rants/Raves?: tbh, I’m not looking forward to Thanksgiving and I wish I could find foods that sound appetizing. I get nauseated when my stomach is empty but nothing really sounds good.
How are you feeling?: amazing, other than the nausea.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) I’m making my first vegan Thanksgiving . We don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving, so for us it’s just a family time.
Any appts/Questions: Next appt is 11/28, hoping to get my blood work results (pre-pregnancy my A1C was a little elevated), also hoping I am set up on patient portal soon.
Raves: I told my aunts/uncles/grandma (95 years old) via FaceTime this weekend. My grandma kept asking if I was serious, and everyone else kept asking each other how long we’ve been married (14 years!). We live on the opposite side of the country from both of our families, so it was great to see how happy they all were.
Rants: prune juice is disgusting but taking it via shot glass helps. Bloating, constipation, and dehydration are no joke.
How are you feeling? Soooo tired.
GTKY: I am looking forward to stuffing (I bake it in a bundt pan so it gets crispy), brussels sprouts (halfbakedharvest on IG’s recipe with hazelnuts) pumpkin cake.
Any appointments? Questions?: We had our first OB appointment on Friday. My bloods came back this weekend with slightly elevated TSH so back I go for a thyroid panel tomorrow. I also have my weekly blood draw with my RE’s office while I start to wean off the PIO and estradiol patches, so tomorrow will be a day of needles.
Rants/Raves?: So. Hungry. All. The. Time. But my nausea has mostly abated unless I let the hunger get out of control. Not looking forward to doing my PIO in an airport bathroom tomorrow night. JFK is not clean.
How are you feeling?: See above.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?)
Any appointments? Questions?: My next appointment is November 30th
Rants/Raves?: Rave: I have been raving on how great I have been feeling, even went back to the gym. Rant: mother nature heard me and I puked for the first time today, it sucked.
How are you feeling?: pretty good now (again). Excited to finally tell everyone we are pregnant in a couple of weeks, though it has been fun to have a little secret.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) I live in Peru and honestly I havent celebrated Thanksgiving since I moved here from Canada. So I will be waiting for Christmas for turkey, cranberries and all the goodies.
Any appointments? Questions?: no questions. Appointment next Tuesday and i cannot wait! First ultrasound.
Rants/Raves?: ughhh! So my mom is the best. She comes to my house basically every night (Mon-Thurs) and brings supper and hangs out with the kids and me. She watches my youngest the nights my oldest has her extra activites and its something she enjoys doing. She lives alone so hanging out with us is nice for her (and us!). She lives right across town so its not a far drive at all. Lately my aunt has been making tons of comments that have been ticking me off. First she made a comment about how I just see my mom as my babysitter. UM NO! Ive told my mom that I would gladly find a baby sitter anytime she wants me to. She doesnt want me to. She loves spending time with us. I view my mom as my best friend. I love her coming over, i appreciate everything she does. And i love when we go on the weekends and do stuff just the two of us. I definitely dont view her as my babysitter. Then she made a comment about how since I am home all day I should have supper made and ready. Does this lady even know how busy I am!? I have no issue making supper but PLEASE dont act like its easier for me than my mom because that just so isnt true. I am homeschooling a child throughout the day. Add in story time on Mondays for my youngest. My husbands work schedule. My oldests extra activities 2-3 times a week. Im exhausted and have no extra time than someone who works!!! I love my aunt I really do but her rude comments need to stop. I know shes only doing it to make herself feel better because her two oldest have lost their shit over the last 1-2 years but come on quit degrading me because im a stay at home mom who accepts help from my mom! One day my mom will be gone and not only will I but my children will love all the memories they have with their grandmother!! Ugh now im fired up.
How are you feeling?: tired and sick!
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) chocolate pie, corn, stuffing...
@pai314 maybe a knuckle sandwich will help your aunt!🤦🏻♀️ I'm totally kidding I know people only try to hurt other people because they're hurting but that still gives her no right!
@pai314 - LOL @ your aunt. Just keep reminding yourself that her comments are a reflection on her and her situation - not you and yours.
@KissMeImScottish - Girl, I'll say it again. You're superwoman. Do NOT feel badly about your mother's comments. MH isn't at sea, but he flies all. day. and we don't have any children yet - I'm barely keeping the house together these days.
Due date/W+D: June 17th, 9w6d
Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry
Any appointments? Questions?: Next u/s is on Nov 29th just before the in-laws come into town on Dec. 1 and we break the news. H is going to come. He's been very clinical about the pregnancy so far but I think he's starting to get excited. He's definitely terrified, though.
Rants/Raves?: There's so much to do before we leave town tomorrow for the holiday weekend, but I'm excited. We're going to Dallas to visit old friends that we haven't seen in a long time. I've never been (other than DFW )! I love seeing new places.
How are you feeling?: Eh, mostly better. The MS has improved, but it flares up after dinner. The fatigue is still real. I've not been sleeping well - just really restless and I always have to pee. Every day I wake up still tired even after 9+ hours of sleep.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) Cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes! I could totally skip the turkey and I'm a meat-loving gal.
Any appointments? Questions?: appointment on Friday to review blood glucose
Rants/Raves?: my DH has been awesome stepping up taking care of our DD these last few weeks. He plays with her so well when I’m too tired to fake enthusiasm.
How are you feeling?: sooooo tired
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) The turkey and gravy. I’m going to try not to cry too hard about all the carbs I want but am not allowed to have.
Any appointments? Questions?: My first appointment is next week, FINALLY! We went ahead with a midwife practice this time so everything is very new and different then what I'm used to. I've never gone this long without an ultrasound and my anxiety ridden brain keeps telling me something will be wrong BUT trying to ignore that.
Rants/Raves?: I am on day 9 of the flu from hell. Finally a little better but still coughing and hacking and feeling totally wiped out. Really hoping it's completely gone by the weekend! RAVE I missed you guys! Between going to Disneyland (which was the best time ever!) and then being knocked out by illness running rampant in the house I haven't had a chance to pop in for a bit. Glad to be back!
How are you feeling?: I started taking dicletin for nausea and I notice a big difference. I take two at night and it seems to get my through the night and most of the day. I tried skipping a dose to see how I was doing and threw up so staying on it for now.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) oh, I worked on Thanksgiving, it was a total bummer. But I did get the house to myself for a bit between when I got home from work and when DH and the kiddos got back from dinner so that was nice. They also brought me a plate of yumminess so I didn't totally miss out!
Re: Group 3 Check In (Due June 16-22) week of 11/19
Due date/W+D: June 22/9+2
Baby is the size of a(n): Southern pecan
Any appointments? Questions?: 1 week from today! No questions ATM.
Rants/Raves?: Rave- made it to my friends wedding this weekend and felt pretty good the whole time! It was nice to have a little break from the all day sickness. Also, it's a holiday week so work is nice and quiet. No real rants
How are you feeling?: Better than I have! Lately I have been dealing with more morning sickness rather than all day sickness. I'm getting anxious about my appointment next week.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) Leftovers! I love to make Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches with Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. YUM!
Due date/W+D: June 16/ 10+1
Baby is the size of a(n): Paperclip
Any appointments? Questions?:1st appt next week
Rants/Raves?: I felt pretty good yesterday during the day......rants: this dang headache
How are you feeling?: like I want to be in bed, everyone is home today and I hate having to leave when I could stay and cuddle with them instead
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) stuffing mostly it just sound so appetizing also deviled eggs and green bean casserole.... I think I'll skip the Turkey this year🤦🏻♀️
Due date/W+D: 19th/9+5
Baby is the size of a(n): Water bottle cap
Any appointments? Questions?: Next appointment is the NT scan/NIPT on December 3rd
Rants/Raves?: I’m SO ready to tell my family, but I’m also weirdly nervous. My brain is playing weird tricks on me this pregnancy and I’m reading more into situations than I probably should and making mountains out of molehills. I feel like I’m having a hard time connecting with this baby and I know that being allowed to talk about it and not have to hide it anymore will help. Planning on finally announcing on Thanksgiving and I’m just hoping there isn’t a whole lot of judgement, since this is baby number 4 and everyone seems to have opinions about how many kids you should have. On the other side of things, I’m hoping it’ll make my mom lay off about not having the house perfectly clean (she’s majorly OCD in the literal way and HATES when my house isn’t clean and organized). Trying to keep up with everything while dealing with pregnancy exhaustion that is only just starting to get better and having my husband out to sea has been next to impossible and I’m just so tired of hearing her complain about my lack of house keeping skills. It was so tempting last night to just bark “I’m pregnant! Leave me alone!” at her.
How are you feeling?: I have a nasty head cold that is just starting to get better, but it managed to hit me just as I was starting to feel better. Awesome, right? I’m so over feeling useless. As far as pregnancy symptoms go, the insomnia and need to pee in the middle of the night has hit hard, but the morning sickness has mostly abated and the exhaustion is becoming manageable, so on that front, I’m good. My first blood panels came back and my cholesterol is a bit high, which I knew, but I’m not looking forward to the lecture I’m going to get from my doctor. 🙄 And I’m waiting on my carrier screen results today. So yeah. It’s been a long week.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) My dad makes this amazing onion and blue cheese galette on puff pastry that is absolutely Heaven on a plate for me. Super excited about that. My husband also makes AMAZING mashed potato’s with garlic and parsley, and my dad is making sage rubbed turkey stuffed with oranges. The dessert table is also going to be impressive - pecan pie, maple layered cheese cake, apple cake with caramel buttercream garnish, pumpkin pie, and rum cake.
William Alexander born 18 September, 2015
Harper Grace born 9 June, 2017
Colton Miles born 9 June, 2017
Bowen James due 19 June, 2019
Due date/W+D: 17th/10w
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry (I think, right? Hahah)
Any appointments? Questions?: next appointment is Nov. 26th
Rants/Raves?: tbh, I’m not looking forward to Thanksgiving and I wish I could find foods that sound appetizing. I get nauseated when my stomach is empty but nothing really sounds good.
How are you feeling?: amazing, other than the nausea.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) I’m making my first vegan Thanksgiving . We don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving, so for us it’s just a family time.
Baby is the size of a green olive
Any appts/Questions: Next appt is 11/28, hoping to get my blood work results (pre-pregnancy my A1C was a little elevated), also hoping I am set up on patient portal soon.
Raves: I told my aunts/uncles/grandma (95 years old) via FaceTime this weekend. My grandma kept asking if I was serious, and everyone else kept asking each other how long we’ve been married (14 years!). We live on the opposite side of the country from both of our families, so it was great to see how happy they all were.
Rants: prune juice is disgusting but taking it via shot glass helps. Bloating, constipation, and dehydration are no joke.
How are you feeling? Soooo tired.
GTKY: I am looking forward to stuffing (I bake it in a bundt pan so it gets crispy), brussels sprouts (halfbakedharvest on IG’s recipe with hazelnuts) pumpkin cake.
Due date/W+D: 6/22, 9+2
Baby is the size of a(n): Cherry
Any appointments? Questions?: We had our first OB appointment on Friday. My bloods came back this weekend with slightly elevated TSH so back I go for a thyroid panel tomorrow. I also have my weekly blood draw with my RE’s office while I start to wean off the PIO and estradiol patches, so tomorrow will be a day of needles.
Rants/Raves?: So. Hungry. All. The. Time. But my nausea has mostly abated unless I let the hunger get out of control. Not looking forward to doing my PIO in an airport bathroom tomorrow night. JFK is not clean.
How are you feeling?: See above.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?)
Stuffing!!
Due date/W+D: 9w3d
Baby is the size of a(n): cherry
Any appointments? Questions?: My next appointment is November 30th
Rants/Raves?: Rave: I have been raving on how great I have been feeling, even went back to the gym. Rant: mother nature heard me and I puked for the first time today, it sucked.
How are you feeling?: pretty good now (again). Excited to finally tell everyone we are pregnant in a couple of weeks, though it has been fun to have a little secret.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) I live in Peru and honestly I havent celebrated Thanksgiving since I moved here from Canada. So I will be waiting for Christmas for turkey, cranberries and all the goodies.
Due date/W+D: June 22/9+2
Baby is the size of a(n): cherry
Any appointments? Questions?: no questions. Appointment next Tuesday and i cannot wait! First ultrasound.
Rants/Raves?: ughhh! So my mom is the best. She comes to my house basically every night (Mon-Thurs) and brings supper and hangs out with the kids and me. She watches my youngest the nights my oldest has her extra activites and its something she enjoys doing. She lives alone so hanging out with us is nice for her (and us!). She lives right across town so its not a far drive at all. Lately my aunt has been making tons of comments that have been ticking me off. First she made a comment about how I just see my mom as my babysitter. UM NO! Ive told my mom that I would gladly find a baby sitter anytime she wants me to. She doesnt want me to. She loves spending time with us. I view my mom as my best friend. I love her coming over, i appreciate everything she does. And i love when we go on the weekends and do stuff just the two of us. I definitely dont view her as my babysitter. Then she made a comment about how since I am home all day I should have supper made and ready. Does this lady even know how busy I am!? I have no issue making supper but PLEASE dont act like its easier for me than my mom because that just so isnt true. I am homeschooling a child throughout the day. Add in story time on Mondays for my youngest. My husbands work schedule. My oldests extra activities 2-3 times a week. Im exhausted and have no extra time than someone who works!!! I love my aunt I really do but her rude comments need to stop. I know shes only doing it to make herself feel better because her two oldest have lost their shit over the last 1-2 years but come on quit degrading me because im a stay at home mom who accepts help from my mom! One day my mom will be gone and not only will I but my children will love all the memories they have with their grandmother!! Ugh now im fired up.
How are you feeling?: tired and sick!
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) chocolate pie, corn, stuffing...
@KissMeImScottish - Girl, I'll say it again. You're superwoman. Do NOT feel badly about your mother's comments. MH isn't at sea, but he flies all. day. and we don't have any children yet - I'm barely keeping the house together these days.
Due date/W+D: June 17th, 9w6d
Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry
Any appointments? Questions?: Next u/s is on Nov 29th just before the in-laws come into town on Dec. 1 and we break the news. H is going to come. He's been very clinical about the pregnancy so far but I think he's starting to get excited. He's definitely terrified, though.
Rants/Raves?: There's so much to do before we leave town tomorrow for the holiday weekend, but I'm excited. We're going to Dallas to visit old friends that we haven't seen in a long time. I've never been (other than DFW
)! I love seeing new places.
How are you feeling?: Eh, mostly better. The MS has improved, but it flares up after dinner. The fatigue is still real. I've not been sleeping well - just really restless and I always have to pee. Every day I wake up still tired even after 9+ hours of sleep.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) Cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes! I could totally skip the turkey and I'm a meat-loving gal.
Due date/W+D: 10w2d: June 16
Baby is the size of a(n): kumquat
Any appointments? Questions?: appointment on Friday to review blood glucose
Rants/Raves?: my DH has been awesome stepping up taking care of our DD these last few weeks. He plays with her so well when I’m too tired to fake enthusiasm.
How are you feeling?: sooooo tired
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) The turkey and gravy. I’m going to try not to cry too hard about all the carbs I want but am not allowed to have.
Due date/W+D: June 22/9+3
Baby is the size of a(n): cherry
Any appointments? Questions?: My first appointment is next week, FINALLY! We went ahead with a midwife practice this time so everything is very new and different then what I'm used to. I've never gone this long without an ultrasound and my anxiety ridden brain keeps telling me something will be wrong BUT trying to ignore that.
Rants/Raves?: I am on day 9 of the flu from hell. Finally a little better but still coughing and hacking and feeling totally wiped out. Really hoping it's completely gone by the weekend! RAVE I missed you guys! Between going to Disneyland (which was the best time ever!) and then being knocked out by illness running rampant in the house I haven't had a chance to pop in for a bit. Glad to be back!
How are you feeling?: I started taking dicletin for nausea and I notice a big difference. I take two at night and it seems to get my through the night and most of the day. I tried skipping a dose to see how I was doing and threw up so staying on it for now.
GTKY: What are you looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving? (For our Canadian moms, what did you enjoy most?) oh, I worked on Thanksgiving, it was a total bummer. But I did get the house to myself for a bit between when I got home from work and when DH and the kiddos got back from dinner so that was nice. They also brought me a plate of yumminess so I didn't totally miss out!