People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
Re: Group 3 (August 15th-23rd) Checkin: w/o 12/16
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: EDD 8/21 - 4w4d
Baby is the size of a(n): poppy seed or something teeny tiny
Upcoming Appointments: Another blood draw 12/21 and then US 12/28!!
How are you feeling?: Pretty danged good. Some fatigue and my boobs are on fire, but no nausea so I'm good!
Rants/Raves: I miss coffee. And wine. The wine I can do without but omg, y'all. MY COFFEE. 😳
Questions: None right now
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Real Housewives and VanderPump Rules 🙈(my guilty pleasure), American Horror Story, and sitcom-y stuff like Goldbergs and I Feel Bad. And I will still watch reruns of Friends any chance I can.
Baby is the size of a(n): peppercorn
Upcoming Appointments: Jan 3rd!
How are you feeling?: Ok. The nausea comes and goes throughout the day. Major food aversions. Kind of crabby. Anxious until we see a heartbeat. 3 more weeks is so long! Luckily we'll be off for the holidays almost 2 weeks of it, so that helps.
Rants/Raves: We are going out of town next weekend and I can't wait! A little us time before all the family crazy kicks in.
Questions: None ATM.
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Great British baking show, Grey's anatomy, criminal minds, Gilmore girls, and Hart of Dixie are all currently on the list.
Baby is the size of a(n): poppyseed
Upcoming Appointments: 1/9
How are you feeling?: pretty good! A little tried, but I also had a low grade fever and a stuffy nose so it could be that. I forgot how much pressure there is early on. I haven’t had much of an appetite but I’m sure that will change soon. Not sure if it’s pregnancy or winter, but I have had the worst chapped lips that no amount of chapstick seems to be able to fix.
Rants/Raves: DH still doesn’t know 🙈 I put a 4th stocking on the mantel yesterday with the test sticking out and he’s yet to notice 😂
Questions:
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Right now I am LOVING My Brilliant Friend. Anyone else super in to it?
TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
Baby is the size of a(n): appleseed
Upcoming Appointments: My beta blood draw last week was good, so I'm scheduled for an ultrasound on January 3.
How are you feeling?: Pretty good. Boobs occasionally ache, every so often I get a wave of queasiness, some cramping, certainly tired, and I'm having that glorious pregnancy sleep where you sleep like the dead for many hours.
Rants/Raves: I haaaate that first trimester game of "ugh these symptoms suck I wish they'd stop" *10 minutes later* "omg I don't feel any symptoms everything is wrong I wish they'd come back" and on and on. I need to remind myself all the time that last pregnancy I had long stretches without symptoms and it was ok!
Questions: none right now
GTKY: What shows do you watch? @EmilyA724 YES I am so excited to catch up on the season. I devoured the books a few years ago and am so delighted they're adapting them so faithfully. I watched the first two episodes but have been otherwise busy, so I will pick it back up after holiday travel. I'm also a GBBO fan, and any literary costume drama. I'm also stoked for the return of American Gods early next year.
Aug 22 4 weeks 4 days
Baby is the size of a(n):
Poppyseed
Upcoming Appointments:
Jan 11
How are you feeling?:
Pretty good the very beginnings of nausea have started
Rants/Raves:
We are not telling family until Christmas and the wait is driving me crazy!
Questions:
None
GTKY: What shows do you watch?
Right now I am rewatching Friends
TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
August 16? 5+3
Baby is the size of a(n):
BB pellet
Upcoming Appointments:
Jan 3
How are you feeling?:
Oh, same as lots of mentioned here. Sore boobs, exhausted, on and off morning sickness. I poke my boobs approx 1234897645 times a day to make sure they're still sore.
Rants/Raves:
I've mentioned this a lot, but I feel like it will be my rant until we're "out" with this pregnancy, but I hate pretending like I'm not pregnant.
Questions:
None right now
GTKY: What shows do you watch?
I'm going back and forth between Riverdale and re watching the Office.
Baby is the size of a(n): bigger than a poppy seed, smaller than whatever week 5 is
Upcoming Appointments: My first ultrasound is on Wednesday (I'm being monitored by an RE). I'm not super nervous because all my chemical pregnancies have ended by now and all my losses past that have made a yolk sac so I'm pretty sure it's going to go well. I'm already nervous for the next one.
How are you feeling?: exhausted, nauseous on and off and my boobs hurt. Plus, I've been waking up between 3&4 am--at least I'm awake to work out?
Rants/Raves: Cookie exchange this morning at work today and I'm really regretting the cookies I just devoured.
Questions: none
GTKY: What shows do you watch? I just started Mrs. Masiel and I LOVE it. I'm constantly rewatching Gilmore Girls, The West Wing and Arrested Development. I also love the Great British Baking Show and Hart of Dixie @WinchesterGirl
@ash0625 I'm also a boob poker!
@EmilyA724 I can't believe your husband hasn't noticed yet.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 5 weeks tomorrow (8/20)
Upcoming Appointments: Another doula interview tomorrow.
How are you feeling?: The usual first tri weirdness
Rants/Raves: I am so tired and cranky. I don’t want to be around anyone except my husband… which is weird
Questions:
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Current shows? The Good Place, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Grey’s. Favorite show of all time is Parks and Rec.
@EmilyA724 my dry lips are terrible- trying to treat it from the inside out and make sure I am hydrated enough. Chapstick was doing nothing.
Baby is the size of a(n): Appleseed I think
Upcoming Appointments: Jan 4th
How are you feeling?: decent- sore boobs, mild nausea when I haven’t eaten, tired
Rants/Raves: TW: I am pregnant right after a MC that we found out about in October. I am just ranting that the first trimester after a loss is awful! I feel like I can’t celebrate and I’m so paranoid about every little twinge. I haven’t even known for a week and I’m already struggling with the anxiety about this not lasting.
Questions: anyone else is the same boat?
GTKY: What shows do you watch? I watch garbage reality tv— mostly on bravo, this week my husband and I are watching all of the Christmas episodes of the office (which was a great idea that I highly recommend) I’ve also been watching the great British baking show for some lighthearted entertainment. Oh and for heavy, depressing entertainment I’m slowly making my way through season two of the handmades tale
5w1d but ticker calculator is an idiot.
Baby is the size of a(n):
apple seed
Upcoming Appointments:
First ultrasound is now this Friday.
How are you feeling?:
Okay I guess.
Rants/Raves:
Not really
Questions:
Nope
GTKY: What shows do you watch?
GOT, Vikings, Billions, Homeland, Handmaids Tale, etc.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@jmesue1030 I totally get your hesitation. DD came after two chemical pregnancies. We referred to her as “maybe baby” the whole first trimester. It’s hard. Let yourself feel whatever you’re going to feel and don’t try to rationalize it away.
TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
Also im lol-ing at your husband not noticing your cute announcement for 2 days. Sounds exactly like something my husband would do.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
ash0625 - I cracked up at the boob poking. My husband asked why I keep touching my boobs - I felt stupid telling him they're sore so I'm poking them to feel the sore. But so thankful I'm not alone in my crazy! Ha!!!
Baby is the size of a(n): Fleur de sel
Upcoming Appointments: January 16th I get my first ultrasound and then meet my new OB! 😬
How are you feeling?: Fine-ish. Soooo emotional about everything and my temper has been a little bit shorter with my almost 3 year old... But she's an almost 3 year old, so I doubt my temper problem is even my fault. It's all hers!
Rants/Raves: I packed away my coffee pot yesterday. I'm really sad about this, but the temptation/habit of brewing a whole pot for myself is too risky! I'll just use my single cup ceramic dripper and cry for the coffee that once was.
Questions: None
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Currently halfway through the 3rd season of The Last Kingdom. It's so painfully good. I started it last week and have just been binging it whenever possible. DH and I watch Superstore together and we just finished Sabrina. I think I'll watch the second season of Riverdale next. I'm itching for the third season of The Magicians to hit Netflix, which will be soon since season 4 starts airing next month. We cancelled all of our premium channels, so I haven't been able to watch Outlander or Poldark this year, but I love them. I could continue, but I'm a TV junkie and I could go on forever. Oh! Mom's with toddlers... If you're looking for a not-obnoxious kids show, DD LOVES Dot on Hulu!
TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
Baby is the size of a(n): Black peppercorn
Upcoming Appointments: January 10 - ultrasound and all the bloodwork, etc.
How are you feeling?: pretty good, physically. I am also a boob poker and they’re always sore 😂 I didn’t get MS until week 6 with DD so I’m a little anxious for it to come...
Rants/Raves: Been extremely emotional so I’ve been trying to keep busy
Questions: Anyone else super emotional?? Lol I don’t remember this first time around.
GTKY: What shows do you watch?
We love our TV. We watch a lot of stuff. Currently watching all the Hallmark movies and holiday/gingerbread contest shows.
Baby is the size of a: Peppercorn
Upcoming Appointments: January 8th and 31st
How are you feeling?: Tired, nauseous, and sore boobs
Rants/Raves: DH is so excited that he keeps telling people. This is our first pregnancy and I'd rather wait until the second trimester when we're in the clear to tell people.
GTKY: What shows do you watch? GOT, Doctor Who, GBBO, and recently DH and I have been binging The Good Place
Baby is the size of a(n): pop rock
Upcoming Appointments: December 28 for first US
How are you feeling?: pretty decent
Rants/Raves: I have another holiday gathering tomorrow night that I get to “fake drink” at.
Questions: nope
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Handmaids Tale, MMrsMaisel, SV Delos on YouTube
TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
Upcoming Appointments: Jan 7 is all I know so far but also need to see the MFM in January.
How are you feeling?: queezy, moody, tired, sore boobs, anxious
Rants/Raves: dh wants sex but I have no desire. Oh well.
Questions: none
GTKY: What shows do you watch? GoT and lots of history stuff. Also house hunters and hgtv and food stuff. We don't have cable so basically whatever is on Netflix and Amazon and Hulu. Also I watch all the kid shows since they seem to dictate what is on when they are awake. I get so sick of the same shows on repeat!
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
Baby is the size of a(n): bb pellet
Upcoming Appointments: not until January 8th.
How are you feeling?: Alright I supposed. I have a cold of sorts that has never coughing up a storm and not sleeping well. But it's not the worst I've ever felt.
Rants/Raves: meh, not really. Just tired.
Questions: none
GTKY: What shows do you watch?: Grey's anatomy, the good doctor, call the midwife. We don't actually have cable so everything we watch has to be on Hulu or Netflix.
Baby is the size of a(n): a nerd (candy)
Upcoming Appointments: had my second beta yesterday. No more appts until Jan.
How are you feeling?: have my moments of nausea, but they come and go. there is so much I don't know, but mainly I feel excited.
Rants/Raves: I'm just excited I get to be here!
Questions: may be a better question for the STM, but what pregnancy books to you recommend? I got the Mayo Clinic guide to pregnancy last night.
GTKY: What shows do you watch? Right now I'm rewatching The Office (hey @ash0625 ) I'm also loving Nailed It! Holiday. I laugh out loud at that ridiculousness. Some of my other favs to watch are The Good Place, Superstore, Brooklyn 9-9.
@jmesue1030 I made a list of all of The Office Christmas episodes this weekend. I saw a Mindy Kaling tweet about an Office Xmas marathon and thought that it sounded like a great idea.
@elisabeth_v I agree with @EmilyA724 I like your style. can't wait for GoT to return. What did you think of the new Doctor?
@smmatt08 oh I love Parks and Rec too. I think it is next on my re-watch list.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
P.S. I rewatch Parks and Rec at least once a year
Baby is the size of a(n): Pepporcorn or dot snail
Upcoming Appointments: Not until 1/14 and I may or may not have called my doctor's office multiple times crying to get them to make it sooner. Cannot confirm, will not deny. It didn't work. If I did.
How are you feeling?: Mornings and evenings are rough but midday is okay. Still trying to keep it a secret from work and just so spacey and unfocused. I work in corporate retail so our busy time has finally passed and I have next week off so I hope it buys me a few more weeks before I have to spill the beans.
Rants/Raves: I hate everyone. I seriously do not remember this kind of active rage from my prior pregnancies. But my husband, who hates cooking, has been doing all the cooking and that is fan-freaking-tastic.
Questions: Why is my doctor making me wait sooooo long?? I feel like Veruca Salt--don't care how, I want it now!
GTKY: What shows do you watch? The Good Place is a current fave. Trying to watch parks and rec and The Office is my all time fave!
For books, I read What to Expect last time. It was okay, but I do agree that now-a-days apps and such seem to be a better place for info.
TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
You are probably right about the meds, I am super struggling! My brain is so foggy and I am trying to use my to do list to stay really on track and get stuff done, but the lack of meds combined with the holidays and the pregnancy is making me pretty dingy lately.