This is a check-in for those that were active in TTGP board before moving over here. Feel free to answer the questions or just make general conversation.
What's going on this week? I read somewhere baby is the size of the Instagram heart button, so that's cool!
How far along are you? 5w4d
Anyone have an appointment this week? LOL no. I still have 26482 years to go until my first appointment.
Cravings/Symptoms? No cravings, although I had tacos twice this week. I could do that even not pregnant, though 😉 My symptoms are coming and going, which is probably normal but still terrifying. When I do have symptoms I've had: insomnia, peeing 1536 times per day, heartburn, boob soreness, and cramps.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Rant: winter can suck it! Rave: I'm still pregnant ❤
Questions? Not today
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I'm going to cheat and say.... around the world. My college alumni association does a 6 month "trip around the world" that I'd love to do someday. It stops on every continent (including Antarctica!) and is just my absolute ultimate dream. It hits all the highlights: overwater bungalows in French Polynesia, ice caves in the Arctic, African safaris, etc etc. I love to travel, and I want to see the whole world!!
@galentine Can I join your College Alumni Association?!?! My dream trip rn is an African safari. We almostkindasorta planned one, but it was getting to be too big of a trip and we needed more $ and time to plan. Stay strong, your first appointment will be here before you know it!! ☺️
@lillywonderland, if the trip around the world doesn't happen someday (because let's face it - it's going to be out of budget unless I win the lottery!), then my H and I definitely plan to do a long trip to South Africa for safaris, staying on a game reserve, etc. I have a few friends who have done it, and it looks incredible! Hope you guys are able to go sometime soon! And thank you for the encouragement, I am so impatient and counting the days until my appointment!!
@galentine That seriously sounds like so much fun! I would love to take off work for six months and travel to everywhere. Kind of wish I would have done study abroad in college, but I was too concerned with money (since I had to pay for it all myself ).
What's going on this week? Nothing much. Baby is the size of poppy seed/speck of glitter... which is so weird. A speck of glitter seems so small, poppy seed seems bigger.
How far along are you? LMP is 4+5, O is 4+3
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope, not until 2/28 so three more weeks!
Cravings/Symptoms? On-and-off heartburn, peeing, small cramps... being able to smell all the things at work! The only constant has been the boob tenderness.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Time is going fast and slow at the same time. So excited to be farther along so I can tell people, go to my appointment, feel the baby kick, etc. But I'm trying to enjoy the time anyways.
Questions? nope
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? After DH and I got married, we wanted to go on a trip to Jamaica, just to relax. I would also like to travel all over Europe.
TTC #1: September 2013, BFP 01/01/14, DS 09/14 TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
What's going on this week? Baby could fit on the tip of a bobby pin, according to my Bump app.
How far along are you? 4w 4d
Anyone have an appointment this week? Noooooo. Feb 25th, unless I can bully them in to fitting me in earlier.
Cravings/Symptoms? No symptoms yet, but I think it's a little early yet to be feeling ill.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Rant--This is silly, but my neighbor organizes a progressive dinner every year for our block. Several houses team up and do an app house, main course house and dessert house all centered around a theme. This year I happen to be on a team with the organizer and WHOA!, she is intense when it comes to this dinner. I kind of hate her right now.
Questions? Not today.
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I have always wanted to go to Chile--Patagonia + Chilean wine country...would be incredible!! BUT put me on any tropical beach and I'm totally happy. @galentine You HAVE to do that around the world trip.
@galentine an African safari has been on my bucket list for years. My H is not as enthusiastic about it so not sure it'll ever happen. I'm not sure he's appreciate a 10K "girls" trip lol
@junebabyh that sounds really unpleasant. Sounds like you need to offer her a chill pill
What's going on this week? According to ava, baby is the size of a grain of quinoa
How far along are you? 5w 5d
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope but finally have one Monday. I'm pretty sure I've just wished this whole week away.
Cravings/Symptoms? Fairly mild symptoms, mild cramps on and off, sore/tingly boobs fairly consistently, super tired and ALL THE PEEING!
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Rant: I need to figure out how to survive between appointments. I've literally been living on the bump - not great for productivity.
Questions? Nope!
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? Definitely somewhere in Africa.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Rant: I need to figure out how to survive between appointments. I've literally been living on the bump - not great for productivity.
@galentine I’ve been obsessed with tacos lately, too! Although, tacos are always a good idea... @lillywonderland I did an African Safari when I was 18, and it was amazing! Go do it! @stephanie123456 A speck of glitter?! That sounds crazy and beautiful! I’m really working on enjoying the present moment as well, but I’m kind of awful at it. 😂 @junebabyh The event sounds fun. Your neighbor does not. Good luck! @cdnrunning Learning to survive between appointments should be a self-help book. It would be a bestseller.
What's going on this week? My baby is the size of a chocolate chip.
How far along are you? 6w2d
Anyone have an appointment this week? Yes! I just got out of one and ohmygodyouguys I saw the heartbeat!! Measuring on track, and I have a follow up ultrasound next week on Valentine’s Day. ❤️
Cravings/Symptoms? I’m not a sweets person, but I am craving cupcakes, cake, frosting, you name it. I’ve been good at resisting temptation, but I may treat myself after next week’s appointment.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I’m just so happy I got to see my peanut today and everything is right where it should be. I’m so greatful.
Questions? None right now.
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I would love to visit Santorini.
TTC History
Me: 38 DH: 52
Started trying June 2018
BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
TTC October 2021
BFP January 2022
MMC March 2022
Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing
@stephanie123456, oooh where in Europe do you want to go? I have so many spots in Europe still on my list. Spain, Greece, the Swiss Alps, Portugal and the Portuguese Azores, Germany, the list goes on.....
@junebabyh, Chilean wine country sounds amazing! The progressive dinner sounds fun, but I can see how someone who organizes that might be over the top! Hope you can still enjoy the dinner!
@cdnrunning, if you find the book about how to survive between appointments, I want to borrow it when you're finished!!
@elle-0409!!!!!!! I am so excited you strong-armed your doc into giving you a peek at your baby factory with the dildo-cam!!!!!! And even more excited you got to see a wee healthy babe measuring right on track with a heartbeat!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! (Also, I'm not crying, you're crying!)
@galentine maybe I'm too much a millennial, but I LOVE that size comparison (Instagram heart). What day is your appointment again? I think I still (sorely) win as the latest since I won't get to go in until March 5th @stephanie123456 Jamaica is great, we really loved the resort we stayed at last year if you're looking for recommendations @junebabyh it sucks that she's intense but that dinner sounds like a wonderful idea~ @cdnrunning ooh your appointment is so close, I hope you get to hear the heartbeat (though I understand 6 weeks is on the early side) @elle-0409 AHH THAT'S AMAZING, congrats on hearing the heartbeat for the first time. Man my appointment is so far away.
What's going on this week? nothing new, just work being CRAZY still. I can't believe I got pregnant on my most stressful work month in a long time. I'm celebrating getting to go home "early" at 7 tonight.
How far along are you? 5 weeks and 2-4 days
Anyone have an appointment this week? lalala *don't think about it girl*
Cravings/Symptoms? nothing really yet, but my boobs did get tender for a moment yesterday
Rants/Raves/Randoms? nothing really, I love stalking all boards on the Bump but I feel like that's nothing special.
Questions? What happens at the first appointment at 8+ weeks? Someone mentioned that we wouldn't get an ultrasound, but do you for sure get to hear the heartbeat?
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I really wanted to go to South America or Alaska before we started TTGP, but the baby bug hit me. They're still on my list though
@marbellie For 8+ weeks, I would surely hope they would do an ultrasound. At that point, you can clearly see viability and I would think they want to get measurements to make sure your EDD is roughly accurate. Can you call your OB office and ask what will happen (I had to ask the nurse when I was making my appointment since DH would want to go to all ultrasounds but he didn't need to go to the "confirmation" where it's just blood work).
TTC #1: September 2013, BFP 01/01/14, DS 09/14 TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@junebabyh I've always wanted to do one of those progressive dinners!
What's going on this week? Meeting with midwives and touring birth centers, and still waiting to reschedule my blood draw 🙃
How far along are you? 4+4
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope! I may schedule a dating ultrasound even though I know exactly when I ovulated though just because the midwife asked and I wanna see the little bean!
Cravings/Symptoms? So tired at night, waking up way too early (insomnia related I think) and feeling constantly queezy...
Rants/Raves/Randoms? We're possibly putting in another offer for a house this weekend. It's the same agent that effed us last weekend with the other house, so I'm really nervous... We also just found out our backup house is motivated to sell and may take a smaller offer, it's making me feel slightly conflicted.... Lol
Questions? Not really
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? Ireland and Norway! My husband has close ancestry with both and they look so beautiful!
@elle-0409 Wahoo for hearing peanut’s heartbeat! And I will pinky promise that someday I’ll visit the land of Simba! Where abouts did you visit? We were looking at Kruger NP in South Africa...although I also want to go to Victoria Falls!! DH wants to do the cage diving with the great whites. Imma pass on that, but I’ll watch terrified from the boat 😬.
@stephanie123456 I did a Master’s program in the UK since I didn’t have time during undergrad to study abroad...it was very expensive, but oh so worth it!
@galentine My sides of guacamole are quite large...😳 BAHAHAHAHA!
@marbellie Depends on your OB - most do a dating U/S (with the infamous dildo cam), but there are some that don’t do an U/S until the anatomy scan (~20 wks). I don’t think baby’s heartbeat is too easy to find at 8wks with a doppler (since baby is still so tiny). I second what @stephanie123456 said and call your OB and ask them if they do a dating U/S at your first OB appt.
@stephanie123456@lillywonderland thanks for the information, I'll definitely call them tomorrow and force... I mean ask for an U/S and Doppler (even if a dildocam is needed, that sounds horrific btw) @galentine bookmarked the page, thanks for the link! Though I second @lillywonderland because that side of guac sounds a bit ambiguous because I LOVE guac @nnaelilak good luck with this latest offer!
@nnaelilak Ireland is amazing!! You will love it there. GL with house hunting this weekend
@marbellie my goodness March 5th feels forever away! Thank goodness it's a shorter month
What's going on this week? Just patiently waiting for my appointment on the 25th
How far along are you? 5+6
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope
Cravings/Symptoms? So have sore boobs. I started applying stretch mark cream because they are getting bigger (I'm normally flat chested so this is nice!), Also mild nausea when I'm hungry, food adversions, Indigestion, and fatigue. I also am getting more emotional. Ugh.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm finally starting to feel more pregnant. Which it kinda nice, but also annoying to have all the worst symptoms starting at the same time. Hopefully they don't all get worse.
Questions? Was anyone here high risk or know they will be? I have a few medical issues that I could easily be high risk if I wanted to see a specialist. I have heard that you get more monitoring and ultra sounds w/ high risk. Is that true? Not that I want more of the dildo cam but you know...
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? DH and I travelled a lot the last few years so a lot of places got knocked off the list. Probably Machu picchu, Vietnam, Switzerland, or Patagonia
@wanderlost ugh I know, just plugging my ears and looking the other way until March. MH and I went to Switzerland for the first time this past Oct, it is stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend it. Something we found out while there is that 3 of the world's most expensive cities are in Switzerland so... save all the money.
I will let you all know how the progressive dinner goes on Saturday. It's typically really fun, so if I can avoid my craycray neighbor then I'll be golden--although I can't drink so it may be really dull watching the rowdiness from the side. The theme this year is College Nights... so each house is basically a keg party.
AND omg @galentine I'm obsessed with the 'Baby size by week according to Millennials' from Parents mag. Both 20w and 34w made me laugh.
Random question: does anyone else have shopping carts full of stuff saved on Amazon and Etsy for things to buy later? I feel crazy but I keep looking up nursery things and saving the awesome things I find.
@marbellie, awww that's really sweet you have things saved in your cart already. I don't yet, but I bet I will start looking after my first appointment (which is still approximately 36384 years away, LOL)!
@galentine haha, so sweet of you to call it sweet rather than what it really is *cough BSC* I've always been a hyper planner so my compromise is not pressing "Buy" until that 1st appointment (and yes mine is also eleventy thousand years away)
Guys, every time I sign into TB I scan the list of threads for this one first to see if any friends from TTGP have posted. I wasn't really over there long enough to know anyone super well, but I just want it so badly for them.
In other news... the progressive dinner was good. I was right that it was a keg party at every house. I grew to appreciate all the hard work my craycray neighbor did. I don't think she minded that I slacked, she wanted to do all the work anyway. BUT...I thought I faked my condition pretty well until I was outed by a neighbor! OMG, can you believe it? I was refusing to take a shot at the last house and then she blurted out "wait are you pregnant?!" Of course I said "no" and then she was like "omg, you are! I'm so sorry." She did feel guilty, and texted me the next day apologizing...but, now some random neighbors know and my closest people don't even know yet. Grrrr. I'm pretending that most people around us were either too drunk to pay attention or just didn't hear in all the commotion.
@junebabyh, ugggghhhhh to your neighbor for outing you. That sucks!! At least she apologized the next day, that makes up for it a little bit (like a tiny little bit, LOL).
@junebabyh wow how careless and extra of your neighbor, that sucks. It's not like people get extra stars for guessing that someone else is pregnant so I don't know why people feel the need to prod.
@junebabyh wow how careless and extra of your neighbor, that sucks. It's not like people get extra stars for guessing that someone else is pregnant so I don't know why people feel the need to prod.
I never get this, either. Like what good does it do, for anyone involved, if you shout "are you pregnant?!" I always just quietly take note and then gossip about it later with my mom and sister (in private). So much more polite that way 😂
@galentine@marbellie Right!!!!!! What is the point in her knowing now? We aren't really friends--just neighbors who wave to each other now and then. I wouldn't have minded if later she said "oh I knew it" or "I suspected back at the progressive dinner..." Gossiping about how you THINK someone is pregnant behind their back is way kinder than blurting it out at a party.
@junebabyh that sucks! I would definitely be a little bitter/upset about that whole situation.
@marbellie I have more stuff pinned on Pinterest than anything!
I SO wanted to tell my mom this weekend because I went with her and DS to visit my grandmother (who lives in an Alzheimer's care facility). She knew we were TTC and I saw her the night before my BFP and we had been talking about it... so naturally she asked me when we were chit-chatting and I felt so bad lying to her. Part of me wants the support because it's hard having no one else IRL know (other than DH) but I also really want to do an announcement for her and my ILs after our first ultrasound (with DS wearing a "best brother" shirt and holding the ultrasound photo).
TTC #1: September 2013, BFP 01/01/14, DS 09/14 TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@stephanie123456, aww your announcement with DS will be so worth the wait! I'm feeling the same way, kind of struggling that no one in real life knows yet. I want to tell everyone but simultaneously don't want to tell anyone, haha. It feels crazy that I've known for so long but am still so far out from telling anyone. My mom is pretty much my bestie, and it's killing me she doesn't know!
@galentine@stephanie123456 I keep almost slipping to my mom and godmother (who is like a mom). I felt guilty about lying to my godmom because the other day I told her I'm visiting next month with her birthday present (to give them the good news in person), and she said "save your money, the only gift I want is a baby whenever God allows it", and I reacted like "yeah, too bad not yet". Maybe I feel guilty because I know she's praying on it for us (I'm not really religious but know that she is).
@junebabyh shoot! How rude! @galentine@stephanie123456 I don’t know how you’re not telling them! I would be going crazy. I got my BFP on Saturday evening and the next morning text all the women in my (immediate) family! @marbellie I’ve had stuff saved in my carts for like 2 years! And I just keep adding. It’s a real problem! 😂
@junebabyh I can't believe she did that! I'm so sorry 😔
@elle-0409 we ended up putting on offer in on a different house haha we loved it, but it was out of our price range, however the seller agent told our agent they were very motivated! The house was listed at $640k. We offered $625k and they pay 9k in closing costs and build us a fence up to 6k. Basically 30k or less than 5% in concessions They countered Saturday and said $633k, no concessions. So a 1% decrease ... Uhhhhh that doesn't sound very motivated to me 😂 we declined and stood strong in our offer. We're hoping we hear back! We'll see... We love the house, but we just can't afford what they're asking.
TLDR - Yes, we put in our offer for 5% below asking and they countered with a 1% decrease. We declined the counter
is it just me or is the TWW for the ultrasound way harder than the kind of TWWs we are used to? even DH is antsy waiting for it. He asks me everyday about it!
@wanderlost YES!!! I'm kicking myself now for rescheduling my appointment for a later date because I (selfishly) want to be farther along so I can hear the heartbeat. So I'm counting down til 2/28..
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TTC #1: September 2013, BFP 01/01/14, DS 09/14 TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
is it just me or is the TWW for the ultrasound way harder than the kind of TWWs we are used to? even DH is antsy waiting for it. He asks me everyday about it!
TWW for an ultrasound?! By the time I FINALLY have my appointment, mine will have been 1 day short of a 5 week wait! Five weeks feels like for-freaking-ever! 😭
@stephanie123456, I have one of those countdowns saved on my work computer 😂 so whenever I have a boring moment at work, I open the bookmark to see how many days/hours/minutes/seconds are left until my appointment. It cannot get here soon enough!!
@galentine I know the wait is terrible, the worst kind of torture! I will wait a total of 5weeks also, but we finally only have TWW left of the 5WW!! (Five week wait)
Re: TTGP Grad Check-In 2/7
I read somewhere baby is the size of the Instagram heart button, so that's cool!
How far along are you?
5w4d
Anyone have an appointment this week?
LOL no. I still have 26482 years to go until my first appointment.
Cravings/Symptoms?
No cravings, although I had tacos twice this week. I could do that even not pregnant, though 😉
My symptoms are coming and going, which is probably normal but still terrifying. When I do have symptoms I've had: insomnia, peeing 1536 times per day, heartburn, boob soreness, and cramps.
Rants/Raves/Randoms?
Rant: winter can suck it!
Rave: I'm still pregnant ❤
Questions?
Not today
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination?
I'm going to cheat and say.... around the world. My college alumni association does a 6 month "trip around the world" that I'd love to do someday. It stops on every continent (including Antarctica!) and is just my absolute ultimate dream. It hits all the highlights: overwater bungalows in French Polynesia, ice caves in the Arctic, African safaris, etc etc. I love to travel, and I want to see the whole world!!
What's going on this week? Nothing much. Baby is the size of poppy seed/speck of glitter... which is so weird. A speck of glitter seems so small, poppy seed seems bigger.
How far along are you? LMP is 4+5, O is 4+3
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope, not until 2/28 so three more weeks!
Cravings/Symptoms? On-and-off heartburn, peeing, small cramps... being able to smell all the things at work! The only constant has been the boob tenderness.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Time is going fast and slow at the same time. So excited to be farther along so I can tell people, go to my appointment, feel the baby kick, etc. But I'm trying to enjoy the time anyways.
Questions? nope
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? After DH and I got married, we wanted to go on a trip to Jamaica, just to relax. I would also like to travel all over Europe.
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
How far along are you? 4w 4d
Anyone have an appointment this week? Noooooo. Feb 25th, unless I can bully them in to fitting me in earlier.
Cravings/Symptoms? No symptoms yet, but I think it's a little early yet to be feeling ill.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Rant--This is silly, but my neighbor organizes a progressive dinner every year for our block. Several houses team up and do an app house, main course house and dessert house all centered around a theme. This year I happen to be on a team with the organizer and WHOA!, she is intense when it comes to this dinner. I kind of hate her right now.
Questions? Not today.
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I have always wanted to go to Chile--Patagonia + Chilean wine country...would be incredible!! BUT put me on any tropical beach and I'm totally happy. @galentine You HAVE to do that around the world trip.
@galentine an African safari has been on my bucket list for years. My H is not as enthusiastic about it so not sure it'll ever happen. I'm not sure he's appreciate a 10K "girls" trip lol
@junebabyh that sounds really unpleasant. Sounds like you need to offer her a chill pill
What's going on this week? According to ava, baby is the size of a grain of quinoa
How far along are you? 5w 5d
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope but finally have one Monday. I'm pretty sure I've just wished this whole week away.
Cravings/Symptoms? Fairly mild symptoms, mild cramps on and off, sore/tingly boobs fairly consistently, super tired and ALL THE PEEING!
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Rant: I need to figure out how to survive between appointments. I've literally been living on the bump - not great for productivity.
Questions? Nope!
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? Definitely somewhere in Africa.
@lillywonderland I did an African Safari when I was 18, and it was amazing! Go do it!
@stephanie123456 A speck of glitter?! That sounds crazy and beautiful! I’m really working on enjoying the present moment as well, but I’m kind of awful at it. 😂
@junebabyh The event sounds fun. Your neighbor does not. Good luck!
@cdnrunning Learning to survive between appointments should be a self-help book. It would be a bestseller.
What's going on this week? My baby is the size of a chocolate chip.
How far along are you? 6w2d
Anyone have an appointment this week? Yes! I just got out of one and ohmygodyouguys I saw the heartbeat!! Measuring on track, and I have a follow up ultrasound next week on Valentine’s Day. ❤️
Cravings/Symptoms? I’m not a sweets person, but I am craving cupcakes, cake, frosting, you name it. I’ve been good at resisting temptation, but I may treat myself after next week’s appointment.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I’m just so happy I got to see my peanut today and everything is right where it should be. I’m so greatful.
Questions? None right now.
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I would love to visit Santorini.
@junebabyh, Chilean wine country sounds amazing! The progressive dinner sounds fun, but I can see how someone who organizes that might be over the top! Hope you can still enjoy the dinner!
@cdnrunning, if you find the book about how to survive between appointments, I want to borrow it when you're finished!!
@elle-0409!!!!!!! I am so excited you strong-armed your doc into giving you a peek at your baby factory with the dildo-cam!!!!!! And even more excited you got to see a wee healthy babe measuring right on track with a heartbeat!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! (Also, I'm not crying, you're crying!)
@stephanie123456 Jamaica is great, we really loved the resort we stayed at last year if you're looking for recommendations
@junebabyh it sucks that she's intense but that dinner sounds like a wonderful idea~
@cdnrunning ooh your appointment is so close, I hope you get to hear the heartbeat (though I understand 6 weeks is on the early side)
@elle-0409 AHH THAT'S AMAZING, congrats on hearing the heartbeat for the first time. Man my appointment is so far away.
What's going on this week? nothing new, just work being CRAZY still. I can't believe I got pregnant on my most stressful work month in a long time. I'm celebrating getting to go home "early" at 7 tonight.
How far along are you? 5 weeks and 2-4 days
Anyone have an appointment this week? lalala *don't think about it girl*
Cravings/Symptoms? nothing really yet, but my boobs did get tender for a moment yesterday
Rants/Raves/Randoms? nothing really, I love stalking all boards on the Bump but I feel like that's nothing special.
Questions? What happens at the first appointment at 8+ weeks? Someone mentioned that we wouldn't get an ultrasound, but do you for sure get to hear the heartbeat?
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? I really wanted to go to South America or Alaska before we started TTGP, but the baby bug hit me. They're still on my list though
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/baby-size-by-week-not-fruit/
I am especially excited for 18 weeks, when baby is approximately the size of a side of guacamole!! 🥑
@stephanie123456 I did a Master’s program in the UK since I didn’t have time during undergrad to study abroad...it was very expensive, but oh so worth it!
@galentine My sides of guacamole are quite large...😳 BAHAHAHAHA!
@marbellie Depends on your OB - most do a dating U/S (with the infamous dildo cam), but there are some that don’t do an U/S until the anatomy scan (~20 wks). I don’t think baby’s heartbeat is too easy to find at 8wks with a doppler (since baby is still so tiny). I second what @stephanie123456 said and call your OB and ask them if they do a dating U/S at your first OB appt.
@galentine bookmarked the page, thanks for the link! Though I second @lillywonderland because that side of guac sounds a bit ambiguous because I LOVE guac
@nnaelilak good luck with this latest offer!
@marbellie my goodness March 5th feels forever away! Thank goodness it's a shorter month
What's going on this week? Just patiently waiting for my appointment on the 25th
How far along are you? 5+6
Anyone have an appointment this week? Nope
Cravings/Symptoms? So have sore boobs. I started applying stretch mark cream because they are getting bigger (I'm normally flat chested so this is nice!), Also mild nausea when I'm hungry, food adversions, Indigestion, and fatigue. I also am getting more emotional. Ugh.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm finally starting to feel more pregnant. Which it kinda nice, but also annoying to have all the worst symptoms starting at the same time. Hopefully they don't all get worse.
Questions? Was anyone here high risk or know they will be? I have a few medical issues that I could easily be high risk if I wanted to see a specialist. I have heard that you get more monitoring and ultra sounds w/ high risk. Is that true? Not that I want more of the dildo cam but you know...
GTKY: what is your dream vacation destination? DH and I travelled a lot the last few years so a lot of places got knocked off the list. Probably Machu picchu, Vietnam, Switzerland, or Patagonia
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@marbellie I have more stuff pinned on Pinterest than anything!
I SO wanted to tell my mom this weekend because I went with her and DS to visit my grandmother (who lives in an Alzheimer's care facility). She knew we were TTC and I saw her the night before my BFP and we had been talking about it... so naturally she asked me when we were chit-chatting and I felt so bad lying to her. Part of me wants the support because it's hard having no one else IRL know (other than DH) but I also really want to do an announcement for her and my ILs after our first ultrasound (with DS wearing a "best brother" shirt and holding the ultrasound photo).
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@galentine @stephanie123456 I don’t know how you’re not telling them! I would be going crazy. I got my BFP on Saturday evening and the next morning text all the women in my (immediate) family!
@marbellie I’ve had stuff saved in my carts for like 2 years! And I just keep adding. It’s a real problem! 😂
@elle-0409 we ended up putting on offer in on a different house haha we loved it, but it was out of our price range, however the seller agent told our agent they were very motivated! The house was listed at $640k. We offered $625k and they pay 9k in closing costs and build us a fence up to 6k. Basically 30k or less than 5% in concessions They countered Saturday and said $633k, no concessions. So a 1% decrease ... Uhhhhh that doesn't sound very motivated to me 😂 we declined and stood strong in our offer. We're hoping we hear back! We'll see... We love the house, but we just can't afford what they're asking.
TLDR - Yes, we put in our offer for 5% below asking and they countered with a 1% decrease. We declined the counter
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19