October 2019 Moms
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Group 4 (Oct 23-31) Check-In Week of 3/11
elle-0409
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Est Due Date / Weeks + Days:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make?
Baby is the size of a(n):
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make?
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
Re: Group 4 (Oct 23-31) Check-In Week of 3/11
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
Upcoming Appointments: first appointment on March 20
How are you feeling?: overall really well! A little nauseous if I wait too long to eat but I haven’t thrown up even once and it’s been a far cry from my last pregnancy, thankfully!
Rants/Raves: I’m definitely already showing and really didn’t want to share very early this time around. I didn’t show until almost 20 weeks with my first and 12 weeks with my second but it’s like my body is just assuming the position. Third time woes I guess.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? No more single use plastics. I’d make everyone care enough to make a difference.
Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry
Upcoming Appointments: TOMORROW!
How are you feeling?: Nauseous and hungry. There should be a word for it like hangry.
Rants/Raves: After my appointment tomorrow and my schoolwork due this week, I think it might be a good time to tell work I won't be returning after my year is up. With the combo of 1st Tri and just not liking it here, I'm completely unproductive.
Questions: I need food ideas. I had stuffing from our local diner last night for dinner (it's not even on the menu; they made it special for me). Everything sounds gross, but I'm hungry. HELP!
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Mandatory siesta.
Baby is the size of a(n): Ear bud
Upcoming Appointments: Second RE US tomorrow. I'm anxious to be sure we still have a HB and on track growth. First OB is next week if so.
How are you feeling?: Overall pretty good. I'm ready for bed by 9 most nights. And as long as I keep snacking the nausea isn't too bad. I could due without the heart palpitations though, they kind of scare me.
Rants/Raves: DS might have strep. We were up all night with a fever and unable to get comfortable enough to sleep. Nap time is nearing.....
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Oh gosh. So many. But maybe they could be covered by "be good humans" because really, people suck most of the time. So much cruelty.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 7w? Still waiting for dating confirmation via US.
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
Upcoming Appointments: ultrasound this Thursday. I hope we hear or see the heart.
How are you feeling?: overall well. I have moments of nausea or unbelievably tired or pissed off 😠 but overall good.
Rants/Raves: my job. Rant over 😂
Questions: is anyone else already thinking about maternity bathing suits?!?!
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make?
I fly frequently for work so I would say to cover your mouth when coughing on Plane, use manners on a plane, don’t open a sandwich that smells like straight onion and eat it. And if you’re going to sleep, my shoulder is not your pillow.
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
Upcoming Appointments: March 18th
How are you feeling?: Nauseous but better than last week I think
Rants/raves: I can’t wait to not feel so ‘blah’. Everything I do is tinged with nausea or exhaustion. Ready to get back to somewhat normal.
Questions: none
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Everyone must eat quietly. Mouth sounds = 🤢
Baby is the size of: A blueberry
Upcoming appointments: March 27th!!! First US finally!
How am I feeling? I'm feeling anxious. I don't feel particularly pregnant. I'm a FTM who hasn't grasped what's happening yet. Lol!
Rants/Raves: My boyfriend already has children so he doesn't seem as excited as me for everything and I don't know if that's normal.
Questions: None
GTKY: I would make verbal communication popular again by reducing phone time.
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
Upcoming Appointments: Friday for follow up u/s - was measuring early at the first one and also had an empty sac in addition to embryo so they want to make sure things are progressing normally.
How are you feeling?: 🤢😴
Rants/Raves: I wish workplaces had nap time. I think I’d get more done because more sleep = less nausea for me.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make?
I like @PenelopeSnuz77 and @prpl11butterfly’s suggestions. Blah I’m not feeling very creative today.
Baby is the size of a(n): Die
Upcoming Appointments: 3/26 😭 I feel like it’s so far away!
How are you feeling?: nauseous all. The. Time.
Rants/Raves: I’m so ready to start feeling like myself again.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Learn how to drive with courtesy
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: EDD 10/24 7W4D (although we'll see where I measure when I go for my appointment next week)
Baby is the size of a(n): jelly bean
Upcoming Appointments: March 20! Only 8 more days. Can't wait to have the ultrasound done
How are you feeling?: Today I felt more like myself than I've felt in a while. Peeing A TON. went like 5x in 3 hours. Haha. Generally I've been tired and get nauseated if I wait to long between meals to eat. I've gotten into the habit of bringing snacks to work and that helps.
Rants/Raves: I'm a FTM and I'm one of the first amongst my group of friends to make the hump. I have a few friends who haven't been super supportive or have stopped responding to me when I try to seek support related to pregnancy. It's weird. Don't know if that's normal. I know they haven't experienced it yet, but it's weird to feel them distancing themselves at a time where I need them to be around.
Questions: anyone else have minimal symptom or symptom free days. My symptoms come and go in different levels of severity. Is that normal?
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Make the work day shorter and less strenous for pregnant women 😂 the fatigue is SO real.
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
Upcoming Appointments: 3/19
How are you feeling?: Nauseous. Had some stomach issues from food this weekend which did not help!
Rants/Raves: We had our viability scan on Friday and saw/heard a beautiful heartbeat!!!
Questions: Anyone have larger age gaps between kiddos and/or blended family dynamics? DS will be 6 when this babe arrives and I'm a little nervous, but also excited about it. SS is 12 and SD is 10 and their mother is awful, so not looking forward to even telling them
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? 3 day workweek. That's reasonable, right?
10/17/13 - DS (w/ ex)
6/2/18 - Married DH
8/25/18 - BFP #2
9/2/18 - MC at 6w
2/25/19 - BFP #3 (LMP 1/19, EDD 10/26)
2/25 Beta #1 3300; 2/27 Beta #2 6700; 3/1 Beta #3 12,100
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 10/31; 6w5d
Baby is the size of a(n): Sweet Pea
Upcoming Appointments: First appt/ultrasound on Thursday (3/14)
How are you feeling?: BLAH! I've been having a lot of cramping (no bleeding) and just feeling so tired and not like myself. Hunger is normal but sleep has been hard with the cramps. I was trying to not take anything for awhile but finally took some Tylenol PM this weekend.
Rants/Raves: We had planned to start our family this year (I'm a FTM) but didn't think it would happen so soon. I have two trips planned for this fall I obviously need to cancel or reschedule. Nice problem to have but still stressful since it involves other people who don't know we are expecting yet.
No questions... yet
Baby is the size of a(n): Brookesia micra chameleon
Upcoming Appointments: 10/25
How are you feeling?: Nauseated, exhausted, had a wicked headache last night, impatient to get through this first stage with all the gross symptoms but none of the fun ones (bump, movement, etc)
Rants/Raves: My DH has been a champ in giving me time to rest in the evenings. Our DS loves to jump and climb on us and have us run races through the house and I am just not up to it these days. H is an amazing dad anyway, but I really appreciate him taking the lion's share of rambunctious playtime right now!
Questions: I'll probably put this in the questions thread, too, but any recommendations for kids books about a new baby? I know there are a million, but of course some will be cuter/funnier/whatever than others.
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Pick up after your dog, or someone gets to come and poop in your shoes.
Baby is the size of a(n): M&M/Altoid
Upcoming Appointments: We had our first yesterday! Our next one isn't until April 8.
How are you feeling?: I've already said it more than a million times, but the nausea is real. I've also been burping a lot. I've been fortunate enough to have at least one BM a day, but I think that's only thanks to my probiotic. They aren't normal, but I'm so glad I'm not constipated combined with nauseated.
Rants/Raves:
Rant: I'm ready to feel back to normal, or at least get rid of the yucky symptoms of pregnancy.
Rave: DH's parents had us over for dinner on Sunday and his mom showed me the outfit she brought him home in. It was adorable! She said I'm welcome to it, if I would be interested. We aren't going to find out the sex, but it'll definitely be one of the first outfits we place on baby if it's a boy. Also, we went into Buy Buy Baby yesterday after our appointment just to look at rockers. We found one that we really liked that is a display only, so it's $150 off. We might buy it, even though it'll need to be cleaned. It was so comfy!
Questions: I know I have a million, but I can't really think of any right now.
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? I love some of the rules the other ladies have posted! For me, it would probably be to keep your family closer than friends. Too often we forget to check on family until it's a moment of trying times, and that's so sad.
For what age?
I liked the simple ones for my son who was 2 when my daughter was born. We especially liked "I'm a Big Brother" (there is a sister version) by Caroline Jayne Church.
I did NOT like the Babies Don't Eat Pizza for my 2 year old. I didn't particularly like the illustrations, and even only reading some words on each page or just alking about the pictures it went over his head. It would be great for a 1st grader or higher though I think, adapting how you read to each kid.
We also liked Im a Big Brother by Christina Stephenson because it didn't gloss over the annoying parts of babies and how they aren't ready to play yet.
Finally, there is an entire Daniel Tiger season about Baby MArgaret joining the family. Maybe season 5? We STILL sing the song "there's time for you, and baby too" and "when a baby makes things different, find a way to make things fun," and my "baby" is now two.
Baby is the size of a(n): Sweet Pea
Upcoming Appointments: March 27th is my first appointment!!!
How are you feeling?: Pretty great! But also very emotional...
Rants/Raves: Rants- the bloating!! So over the bloating!!
Questions: What good books do you recommend for new dads? My husband was feeling overwhelmed and I want to find him something.
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Everyone has posted such good ones! But I agree with @steminist and the dog poo!
Here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939754682/
10/17/13 - DS (w/ ex)
6/2/18 - Married DH
8/25/18 - BFP #2
9/2/18 - MC at 6w
2/25/19 - BFP #3 (LMP 1/19, EDD 10/26)
2/25 Beta #1 3300; 2/27 Beta #2 6700; 3/1 Beta #3 12,100
10/17/13 - DS (w/ ex)
6/2/18 - Married DH
8/25/18 - BFP #2
9/2/18 - MC at 6w
2/25/19 - BFP #3 (LMP 1/19, EDD 10/26)
2/25 Beta #1 3300; 2/27 Beta #2 6700; 3/1 Beta #3 12,100
Yes, I dont expect her to want to talk about anything and purposely dont bring it up to respect what shes going through. It's just to say that as a FTM its aleining when you no longer have your 2 besties to confide in and show solidarity in experience with @jhokaj524
Baby is the size of a(n): honey bee!
Upcoming Appointments: March 25
How are you feeling?: Fine, overly emotional. I've had some spotting with no cramping so I was sent for an US yesterday. I got to see little baby and heartbeat - I cried and have been so relieved since.
Rants/Raves: I want to be involved in this online community but I don't think I am good at keeping up with this. I hope I can make some connections as we all go through this together! This is my first baby and I'm the first of my local friends to go through this. Feeling a bit alone since we haven't told anyone outside of my sister and BFF. I'm hoping this feeling subsides.
Questions/Random thoughts: None at the moment
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Update your Outlook calendar with you are out of the office - current frustration -_-
Baby is the size of a(n): M&M
Upcoming Appointments: Haematology appointment in a month. I have a low platelet count.
How are you feeling?: pretty good. My heartburn has been playing up something shocking so I never know if it's my heartburn or 'morning' sickness that causes my nausea. Just really tired.
Rants/Raves: I know I was to expect it but dang I'm so tired. I work on my feet 9hrs a day x4 days a week and while I know there's plenty more people that do far more than me (I'm lucky it's my first so I don't even have that) but I guess I wasn't expecting to be as tired as I am. But it could also be what's happening with my blood. Unsure 😊
Questions:
GTKY: If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make?
Treat people how you want to be treated.