November 2019 Moms
creamcheeseplease
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How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on?
All Due Dates Checkin w/o 4.8
creamcheeseplease
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Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days/ Baby size:
FTM/STM/STM+:
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out:
FTM/STM/STM+:
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out:
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on?
Re: All Due Dates Checkin w/o 4.8
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: We will find out when we do the NIPT blood draw.
How are you feeling?: Better.. still exhausted, and still bloated, but overall better. I am fighting to dig out clothes that don't make me look pregnant by the end of the day. Even this morning I am usually okay when I first get up but I looked a lot bigger (to me) than yesterday..
Rants/Raves: Just finishing up a really boring project at work, so its taken me probably twice as long to do it as it might have if I just buckled down and did it. I can't wait to be done. Also, I'm completely craving sour patch watermelons so I plan on trying to track some of those down this afternoon.
Questions: Not now.
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on?
I would get a spa pedicure, manicure, and foot massage/mini back massage. I haven't had a pedicure for like 4 months. I do my own to save money, but nothing beats it for relaxation. I'm sure I'll treat myself to a few once I'm too big to paint my toenails easily.
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: finding out!
How are you feeling?: so-so. I have good moments where I feel great, and then crummy ones where the nausea kicks my butt. I still have awful food aversions and gross metallic taste in my mouth after eating most of the time. I miss enjoying food.
Rants/Raves: see above about my food troubles. I'm counting the weeks until 2nd tri and praying I get my appetite back!
Questions: none
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? Either a massage or some new running gear!
@gumby22c I'm with you on focusing on getting to the 2nd tri. I also just want to eat normally again! It's really the pits.
Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days/ Baby size: 11/10 and 9w+1d
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Team healthy baby, but we will find out the sex
How are you feeling?: Lousy!! I complained about not having any symptoms for weeks and then last week I got hit with awful nausea every night. And this morning I got so sick driving to work, I had to vomit in the cup I was holding. In LA traffic. It was awful. Holding out hope that it's only for a few more weeks.
Rants/Raves: I bought a bunch of cute clothes this weekend! I've always rocked the trapeze dress look, so I was excited to get a few more comfy items for work.
Questions: ...when will I feel better?
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on?
Comfy, chic clothes that fit.
edited for spelling.
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Finding out during the NIPT most likely
How are you feeling?: Pretty good. Tired and hungry all the time and sore boobs, but I really can't complain all things considered.
Rants/Raves: Rave: I told my ex husband about the pregnancy, and he took it wayyyy better than I anticipated!
Questions: None at the moment
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? Probably either a massage/pedi, or new sneakers. But realistically probably the former haha.
FTM/STM/STM+: STM+
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Team Green!
How are you feeling?: Still blah. I miss enjoying food and I’ve been eating like crap lately so I feel guilty. If I don’t even enjoy it and it doesn’t make my nausea better, why eat it? I need to be better about eating healthier.
Rants/Raves: none right now
Questions: nope
GTKY: I’d probably go shopping and buy myself some new clothes
@dani_0921 Glad your ex took the news well
@mvc003 I’m sorry for the crappy morning
@creamcheeseplease Now I want sour patch kids! Lol
FTM/STM/STM+: ftm
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: find out after nipt. ok either way!
How are you feeling?: just right there in the middle of meh. not terrible but not good.
Rants/Raves: SO. hungry today. I've eaten almost an entire bag of goldfish. they seem to help? or im just bored.
Questions:
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? this is a tough one. maybe a new backpack for traveling? I recently noticed mine (literally the morning i was packing for a trip) had been chewed in some seriously suspicious places(zipper pulls, zipper track, pockets). My dogs have never eaten any of our "things" before and would have no business in my closet so it's been bugging me ever since.
FTM/STM/STM+: STM+ this will be our 3rd child.
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Hoping for Blue, but we'll find out the 20w ultrasound
How are you feeling?: I'm having dizzy spells. Nothing new as I had them with my other pregnancies (worst with my first). I was recommended to eat more salt, chips in fact. I'm also having depression. I'm known for anxiety, take medication for it, but yesterday I was having a complete melt down which included me laying in the empty bath for for 20 minutes before getting up and crying in bed. I'm lucky to have my SO by me, but guilty that the kids were around. I really tried to have a smile on my face, but it was really difficult. I've noticed my mood changing pretty quick, so I'm going to let my Physician know I may need to up my medication dosage. I've notice I only get depression when I'm pregnant and it's just getting worst. So my sister's dream of me being her surrogate for her, might not happen and it's killing me.
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GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? I would like to get my nails done. I've been a BAD nail chewer and I've been letting my nails grow since September. I just want, for once, to have beautiful acrylic nails with amazing designs on them
@gumby22c I'm also struggling with food aversions. I like one thing one day and then the next day I can't stand it.
@mvc003 I was really sick with my last pregnancy and my symptoms started subsiding around 10 weeks. Hopefully yours won't last until 13 weeks.
@dani_0921 do you have yo schedule the NIPT separate from your regular appointment?
@ameliabird811 team green is something I couldn't do. I wish I could because I think it would be a great surprise.
@cl4157 my dog doesn't chew anything but my cat acts like he can't go a day without chewing on something. He chews power cords, tables, shoes, stuffed animals, etc. Basically anything he can get into his mouth.
FTM/STM/STM+: STM+ (this is baby #6)
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: finding out with the NIPT
How are you feeling?: emotionally, I'm a wreck. I have decided to start seeing a counselor because I think I need help processing my grief. Physically, I'm not experiencing many symptoms. When I'm nauseous, it's just mostly background noise. I have only had a few intense waves of it. I do have food aversions though.
Rants/Raves: I'm really hoping I can get off modified bedrest. I need to paint my bathroom and a few other walls in my house and pack some things away for us to put our house on the market.
Questions:
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? A deep tissue massage.
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Not finding out, we want it to be a surprise! So I guess that’s green? I just want a healthy baby!
How are you feeling?: ok. Today’s a rough one. I’m struggling with anxiety of a healthy pregnancy. I keep having nightmares, so I talk to baby a lot asking if it’s doing ok. Lol. Other than that, seriously bloated, cravings are real, I have a horrible headache today... my mood swings though. Yikes! Waves of nausea every once in a while, but nothing to complain about.
Rants/Raves: I did my last 5k yesterday until after the baby! It felt good to do it! I took it easy, slower pace, even walked a little. But I did it! Then I slept for a few hours. 🤣😂 my “extra passenger” was tired apparently. My mom called baby the extra passenger when she called me to wish me luck. Lol.
Questions: is anyone else noticing serious body changes? I keep thinking I’m not any different, the. I look in the mirror. My boobs have gone up a full cup size, and my hips are widening.
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? A float! I love floating in a pod at a float spa. There is nothing more relaxing! The best part? Totally pregnancy approved! ❤️
@gumby22c I have the gross metallic taste too. It is the worst! Can't wait for it to be gone.
@mvc003 What a rough morning! I hope it ends soon!
@christalfung I get dizzy too. I have pretty low blood pressure normally, and pregnancy tends to tip me over the edge into low blood pressure symptoms. I'm trying to eat more salt too, and I've been trying to drink some coffee each day (not enjoying it at all due to nausea, but it helps raise my bp enough that I don't feel as faint!). Sorry you're going through this too. I'm hoping this means I'm at a lower risk for the stuff that comes with high blood pressure, like preeclampsia! Probably not, but I can hope, right?
@emeraldcity1214 I'm sorry you're having such a hard time! I hope you get off your bedrest soon!
@ejoseph16 I'm so impressed you did a 5k! I feel like I get exhausted walking up a flight of stairs!
Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days/ Baby size: Nov. 19/ 7w6d/ Blueberry
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Finding out, but probably not until 20 weeks, if my first pregnancy was any indication.
Upcoming Appointments: Appointment with my OB and NT scan on May 6 around 12 weeks.
How are you feeling?: So miserable. Nauseous, gross metallic taste 24/7, dizzy whenever I'm not lying down, aversions to basically every food, and really exhausted. Can't wait for the 2nd trimester! Although I was actually pretty miserable all nine months my first pregnancy, so it might not actually get any better then.
Rants/Raves: I've been feeling pretty anxious. I was diagnosed with a small SCH at my last appointment, but they're not following up on it until my next appointment in May! I'm trying to take it easy and not lift my toddler, but it has been rough, and I'd rather have the reassurance sooner. It has been frustrating.
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? Maternity leggings! My regular pants just aren't comfortable anymore.
@gumby22c I’m so with you on being ready for the second trimester!
@mvc003 oh no! Sorry about your less than ideal (understatement of all time) commute, hopefully the nausea subsides soon
@dani_0921 glad your ex took it better than expected
@ameliabird811 I feel guilty about my food choices too but I’m just hoping next trimester is better
@cl4157 mmmmm goldfish, no shame in crushing a bag of those
@christalfung sorry you’ve been dealing with depression but I’m glad your self aware enough to realize when you may need a higher dose of medication.
@emeraldcity1214 reiterating what I said in the fandoms but my fingers crossed you can get off this bed rest soon!
@ejoseph16 I’m impressed by your ability to not find out ahead of time, my curiosity won’t allow that lol and my boobs are definitely bigger, to the point where like half of my shirts are now too tight in the chest area and too short
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Can’t really decide on which I’d rather so I guess I don’t care but will def be finding out
How are you feeling?: nauseous still but felt pretty good over the weekend; it seems to be worse at the start of each pregnancy week
Rants/Raves: our basement is done renovation minus a few punch list items that will be done tomorrow so by this weekend we’ll be enjoying our nice recliners again hooray!
Questions: not right now
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? Snacks, all the snacks lol
Nov. 22/7w3d/uncooked macaroni (that's a new one!)
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: no preference but certainly finding out!
How are you feeling?: Anxious about my appointment above most things. I've always had anxiety but, like @ejoseph16 , I keep having awful nightmares that a slew of awful things are happening! I'm also very nauseous every day around supper time. The thought of eating appears to be trigger enough for me as opposed to any one smell or food. I'm ready to be excited about eating again!
Rants/Raves: A general aversion to all food is kind of kicking my butt 😂
Questions: none currently
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? Probably an assortment of cute spring things from Target!
@ejoseph16 congrats on running a 5K. That's something I would like to do. A friend of mine is running one at Disney World this year and I'm so jealous!
@abbsters-2 you can always request to be seen earlier to follow up on your SCH. My dr gave me the option of coming this week or next week. I plan to go every week until it's healed. I haven't had any bleeding/spotting so I'm taking that as a good sign. Also, there is a thread on the August 2019 board that discussed SCH. A lot of ladies on that board had one. It is buried though so you would need to search for it. It was active last November.
@mvc003 Thanks. I'm definitely having a hard time coping with everything. Its causing me a huge amount of stress and I know that isn't good for this baby.
@kopp5988 you have been renovating for awhile so I'm sure you're glad it's done.
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: I think we’re going to try SneakPeak to find out soon
How are you feeling?: better this week. Still some nausea but it’s let up and not lasting all day.
Rants/Raves: Going on vacation to the mountains this week and I’m so excited!
Questions: None I can think of?
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on?
Hmmm, probably a Target run or manicure.
@Kurtni I looked into doing Sneak Peak with my last pregnancy. I have no idea where I would go to gather a sample. My house is full of male DNA. I would be fearful of contamination.
FTM/STM/STM+: ftm
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: team green
How are you feeling?: tired all the time. bloated if I eat too much (but it didn’t use to be too much). a little nausea throughout the day but not too bad.
Rants/Raves: rant- my grandma. my fiancé and I had a couple shower this past weekend. and I thought it made more sense to hand out invitations to help save on postage. my grandma is the only one who wouldn’t take it. she said she wouldn’t come to the wedding unless it was mailed to her. I see her at least once a week besides the fact that I live right across the street from her. she’s old school and I know it’s not exactly proper wedding etiquette but my fiancé and I are not fancy people by any means. and all that would have been fine except then she went on to say, “when you start having kids don’t ask me to watch them.” she doesn’t know that we are expecting yet but it was completely random and uncalled for. but I already know she will have words for me when she finds out we are pregnant because she hates how a lot of people are having kids before they get married nowadays.
Questions: none at the moment.
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? I’d probably spend it pampering myself with a mani and pedi.
@fmar8 good luck with your u/s and I'm sorry about your grandmother's reaction to the invitations.
@emeraldcity1214 that kind of peace and privacy sounds amazing!
@Kurtni enjoy your upcoming vacation!
@ejoseph16 congrats on your 5k!
FTM/STM/STM+: STM+ (3rd baby)
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Finding out at 16w via u/s; I would be happy either way but I have a feeling it's a girl
How are you feeling?: Mostly good minus waves of nausea and lots of bloating. Already looking 5 months preggers over here.
Rants/Raves: I typically feel worse at night which stinks because that's my time with my family but at least I'm not sick while I'm teaching I guess.
Questions: none atm
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on? Spa day
Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days/ Baby size: Nov 23// blueberry still I suppose
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: finding out, probably around week 20
How are you feeling?: The nausea, heartburn, chills and tiredness are manageable but most concerning is that I'm having a hard time being excited or happy at all...? Is anyone else feeling this way? This pregnancy we planned and prepared for and my heart used to burst with excitement anytime I would think about growing our family but ever since I found out I've been miserable. I hope this passes and I hope just being honest helps.
Rants/Raves None
Questions: Just curious, I had told my OB I was extremely nauseous week 6 and he prescribed Unisom + B6. I haven't used it because it subsided but has anyone else used this for morning sickness?
GTKY: You are given $100 and have to spend it on yourself. What do you spend it on?
I have a gift card for hair salon and also for a mani so probably maternity clothes!!
Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days/ Baby size: November 29th/6 weeks, 4 days (yay)/a Lady (or Man) bug
FTM/STM/STM+: STM+ (if everything goes well, this is my third and final baby)
Team Green/Pink/Blue/Finding out: Team Green! I have one of each, so I think I might be able to handle not knowing!
Upcoming Appointments: I always stress about the first appointment. I had it scheduled for the 18th, but I just called and had it changed to this FRIDAY, April 12th. I am STOKED! It totally doesn’t fit my work schedule, but I do not care!
How are you feeling?: This is the best I’ve felt in the first trimester with all pregnancies (of course that worries me). But I had a tinge of nausea today. Tired but that’s life with two young kids, so not too normal. Winded during my runs but NBD.
Rants/Raves: Rant, SO thankful I called to change my appointment and that they could get me in earlier!
Questions: None yet!
GTKY: Well, the past two weeks, more pregnancy tests lol (so dumb) but normally, running shoes/or running gear.
@creamcheesepleaseI swear for baby 2 I looked VERY pregnant at 11 weeks. I can’t even wrap my head around this one. Probably next week I’ll look like I’m 20 weeks… And now I want to go to the spa haha.
@gumby22c I love the lego reference for size! I’m with you on the running gear! I hope you get to enjoy food again in the second tri.
@mvc033 Week 13 you will! With my first there was a big difference… with my second I had severe nausea and throwing up the entire time but even still I felt better all over at 13 weeks.
@emeraldcity1214 Wow! Baby #6. That’s awesome. I’m sorry about the grief. I’m glad you are getting help.
@abbsters-2 I feel you on the anxiousness.
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020