Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out at 16w (around the last week in May)
Upcoming Appointments: 04/24
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I've been sick just about every night for the past week or two with maybe one or two reprieves. Still bloated and my face has reverted back to the teenage years.
Rants/Raves: Dinner time is a struggle with being so sick every night. Most nights, I can't stand the thought of eating anything then wake up ravenous.
Questions: none atm
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Deviled eggs (I was going to make some for a cookout yesterday but it got cancelled due to rain and now it's all I can think about.)
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Should be finding out this week with NIPT results
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday for NT scan
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I posted in symptoms, but just feeling fat and bloated and like none of my clothes fit properly. I would rather hide this from work a little longer, we'll see, I just feel uncomfortable right now. I'm also still exhausted and I have a headache by 8pm now the past few nights. I literally can't wait until tonight so I can shower after my son goes to bed, and then go to bed myself.
Rants/Raves: Ugh, well, its raining and very dreary out today, which isn't helping my mood. Rave, I got a pedicure yesterday and it was really nice and relaxing.
Questions: none right now
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I love cadbury mini eggs! Normally, anyway. For some reason I haven't wanted any. Might be a UO, but I also gotta say I like the occasional peep, but I have to leave them out to get stale first, haha.
@Rawa1416 I hope this week is better for your nausea
@creamcheeseplease it’s crazy weather here too- rained so hard last night it woke both my husband and I up, not thunder just rain it was insane. I like the occasional peep as well- both stale and fresh depending on my mood. The fatigue has been real- hope you can get to bed early tonight. Did you do a fun color on your toes?
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov 4th, 11w
Baby is the size of a(n): lime
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out- I guess between 16 and 20 weeks because it sounds like that’s when they can tell you
Upcoming Appointments: 4/19 for NT- was supposed to be 4/25 but I asked them to move it up a week because we’re telling family this weekend and wanted to make sure everything still looks okay before that
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Nausea seems to have decreased for the most part (fingers crossed) but still have slight background nausea. Also whenever I get out of bed my boobs kill for the first 5 min cause of gravity
Rants/Raves: Rant-not quite a rant more of a whine but I can’t focus at work at all ugh. Rave-found our Saturday night my bff is due two weeks before me!
Questions: Anyone have any good questions I can ask at my 12 week visit next monday? I can’t really think of many questions to ask (I forgot to come up with a list for my 8 week so only really asked about working out then)
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Probably Reese’s eggs
@Rawa1416 Deviled eggs were my first bizarre pregnancy craving. I saw a picture of them online, and had to have them! They were delicious. You should make some too! Who needs to share? I'm in the same boat with the nausea; I hope yours gets better soon!
@creamcheeseplease I like the occasional stale peep too! And Cadbury mini eggs. This thread is making me hungry! I hope the weather improves: it's always depressing when it's gray outside!
@kopp5988 Yay for less nausea! I hope it continues getting better! I can never think of good questions either; I hope you think of some good ones!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov. 19/ 8w6d
Baby is the size of a(n): Grape
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding Out
Upcoming Appointments: Not until May
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): In general, pretty terrible. My blood pressure has dropped, so I am really dizzy and just had my first almost fainting spell at church yesterday. I'm pretty sure everyone now guesses we're expecting, since I was prone to rushing out suddenly all the time with my first too. The nausea has been unrelenting, especially in the evening, when I've been spending a lot of time hugging the toilet. On the plus side, I've lost nine pounds! (I know you're not supposed to lose weight, but I always lose weight when pregnant, and then gain it back when nursing, which isn't fair, because you're supposed to lose weight when nursing!).
Rants/Raves: Someone asked me if I was pregnant yesterday. I was wearing an empire-waist dress, because anything with a lower waist is uncomfortable, so I probably looked more pregnant than usual, but I wasn't ready to look visibly pregnant yet! I guess you do show earlier with your second On a more positive note, my nausea isn't actually horrible today. I am able to sit up, instead of just lying on the couch!
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I really like the spiced jelly beans, especially the licorice flavored ones, which I realize is not a popular opinion.
How are you feeling? Nausea/vomiting are a pretty regular thing now. When I feel good, I'm good. When I feel bad, it's bad. I'm just hoping things start subsiding in the next couple weeks!
(Cravings/Symptoms): No cravings. Food aversions, nausea/vomiting, and fatigue are running rampant still.
Rants/Raves: I'm getting a slight belly finally. It's only apparent to my husband and I, but it's there!
Questions: None
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Cookies from the bakery in my home town. My mom is bringing me some the weekend after Easter when I see her!!
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: We'll be finding out.
Upcoming Appointments: I have an appointment with my family Physician on the 24th and now I FINALLY have an appointment with my OB (first appointment) on May 1st. So I'll be 12w and 5d.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Good. Stomach cramps here and there, been getting more dizzy spells now. My OB called and they received the blood work my Physician made to do and they were worried about my Thyroid and wanted me to take meds for it. Unfortunately, they didn't tell me more than that. I don't know if my Thyroid count is low or high, I'll be in limbo till my appointment next week.
Rants/Raves: /
Questions: /
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The Cadbury bunny! They only sell it during the Easter season.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov 28/7 weeks + 3 days
Baby is the size of a(n): earbud... that made me laugh this morning!
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green!
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday is my first! I’m getting antsy!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): oh my... sore boobs, 100% exhausted all the time, mild nausea in the afternoon, headaches occasionally, cramping here and there... cravings are real. Sugar. Any kind of sugar! Sour patch kids, cookies, Cadbury cream eggs...
Rants/Raves: I am 1 school day away from spring break! I stayed late at work today just to try to stay ahead at school.
Questions: is anyone else having discharge? I had a little today and it looked like snot (but white). I googled it and it said it’s normal... I was planning on asking my doctor on Thursday.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Cadbury cream eggs! And jelly beans! Oh boy... cravings. Lol
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov. 22/ 8w3d Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out!!
Upcoming Appointments: May 9th for second appointment
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): pretty constant nausea throughout the day but I've recently hopped on the b6 train and ive even looked forward to eating right after I take a pill! That's been a really exciting development for me
Rants/Raves: I had a great first appointment with the doctor I think we will go forward with. She was so attentive despite my barrage of questions!
Questions: is anyone experiencing a pinching in their side that keeps them up at night? The pinching isn't consistently on one side but does appear more on my left side than my right. Not painful really, just uncomfortable
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? At this time of year, I love the Reese's eggs with all of that extra delicious filling!
@ejoseph16 I also have white discharge. I asked the ob about it and she assured me that it's normal as long as it's not cottage cheese-like or have a bad odor
@ejoseph16 it's completely normal. I've had white discharge with both pregnancies. I got concerned at one point but with a PAP test, I had a clean bill. If you're concern, talk with your OB.
@ejoseph16 yay for spring break! Ours is really early—second week of March. But we get out May 21st.
9 weeks 1 day here and feeling pretty much the same as last week. Mostly blah. I have nausea most of the time but it’s not been so bad I throw up. Worse at night. I actually have not really been terribly tired this pregnancy. Just normal tired I would say. I can only eat what sounds good at the moment so my grocery shopping has been quite interesting.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: definitely finding out!
Upcoming Appointments: 1st appointment is next Wednesday (4/24) with my primary, I’ll likely be transferred to a high risk specialist again, but that’s okay.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I’m feeling very meh. I have background nausea all day/night so I’m constantly eating now. I finally figured out how to feel better (bagel with cream cheese when I wake up and am getting ready for work and a second breakfast of eggs once I get to work). Otherwise the bloating is intense. And the acne (on my chin and back 🙄)
Rants/Raves: we haven’t told our big girls yet (stepdaughters are 19 and 23) so therefore we haven’t told any other family yet. Hiding my being so uncomfortable is getting tough, and I wanted to tell everyone this weekend, but following my husband’s lead with his girls.
Questions: none right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Reese’s eggs for sure, but all this deviled egg talk is making me very hungry!
@Rawa1416 I wasn’t craving deviled eggs but made some for our GOT party yesterday and I couldn’t STOP eating them lol!! I’m paying for it today 💨 @ejoseph16 I’ve been craving Sour patch kids too! I actually bought a giant bag yesterday 😬 @KateH1216 my nausea is the same and I eat all day long but hate it 😫
FTM/STM/TTM+: third time+, this is number 4 (TW) 5 including a miscarriage in '16 (TW)
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: won't know till 16wks
Upcoming Appointments: may 13th for 12 week appointment
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): cravings are all over the place, trying to find healthy options for sweets cravings (not always successful). No morning sickness, just slight nausea after eating. Oh, and extreme exhaustion and mood swings at times.
Rants/Raves: Rant: I'm over being tired. Rave: I'm able to better manage my cravings this time around.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Chocolate. And ham. And this is making me a little hungry. I think my stomach is starting to growl...
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): past couple days have been experiencing some round ligament pains. Don’t really feel nauseous anymore but no food ever really sounds good. I feel bloated 24/7 now. Still tired most of the time but it’s getting better.
Rants/Raves: finally get to tel my extended families and close friends this weekend. It will take a lot of pressure off me and my immediate families.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I don’t know that I have one. I am super excited that Dairy Queen’s s’mores blizzards are back but those are their “summer” blizzards.
@abbsters-2 Ugh, the other day in a meeting I had a wrap sweater wrapped around me to sort of hide my pooch and I could tell my supervisor kept looking at my stomach area. I do already feel bigger than I was with my first at this point but I'm also 15 pounds lighter so I dunno.
@kopp5988 how exciting about your BFF being due right before you! I got hot pink on my toes, my fave happy spring/summer color I hardly ever have any questions to ask my OB at the appointments until much later.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Uggghhh
by LMP 7 weeks + 4 days, by estimated ovulation 7 weeks today. So due date is
around 11/29.
Baby is the size of a(n): A micra chameleon (what IS that?)
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Green for
the first time ever. We have one of each, so I really want to be surprised!
Upcoming Appointments: I go for an ultrasound
with the doctor on Thursday at 8:45 AM. I went to have an elective US done this
past Saturday, and the baby was measuring a week behind LMP date, so I’m
anxious.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Barely
any symptoms! I have pressure in my uterus and arguably could be tired but that
could be life hahaha. Still able to run as much as I was before, and that
definitely helps me with energy at work.
Rants/Raves: Rant and rave---just ready for my
ultrasound. RAVE—the weather is better!
Questions: I already asked my question in the question
thread! Just wondering about a baby measuring behind this early!
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy
or otherwise)? Jellybeans. Pure sugar!
@abbsters-2 With my
second I truly showed visibly in all clothes at 12 weeks. Haha. Fun times!
@ejoseph16 Yay for spring break! Totally normal to have that type of discharge!
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM+; I have 2 boys and 2 girls and *TW* an angel baby. So this makes baby number 6 for me.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I just ordered the Sneak Peek test and it has been shipped so I'm hoping to know in a week. Results will be confirmed with NIPT results.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a repeat US to monitor my SCH. I'm hoping it's gone or almost gone. Worst case is that it has grown. I plan to try and find the HB on my doppler sometime today before going to my US. I'm calmer when I hear it beforehand.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I just have mild nausea. Mostly a background noise.
Rants/Raves: I am pretty sure I have an UTI. I guess I will need antibiotics now.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Homemade mac n cheese is my favorite! Yummy!! I'm making a list of foods to buy at the grocery store now. I plan to make us a good Easter dinner. I can't wait to eat all that goodness.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: We'll be finding out at our 20 week anatomy scan
Upcoming Appointments: Just had my first appt yesterday. Next one is May 13th
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): My nausea is actually tapering off, so that's nice. It mostly rears its head when there are bad smells or I'm brushing my teeth. My worst symptom right now is mood swings. I feel bad because I've been yelling at my daughter a lot.
Rants/Raves: Rave- at the appointment yesterday, we got to see the little bean on a portable mini ultrasound and it actually moved! My midwife pressed the wand into my stomach a little and it jumped in protest! It was adorable!
Questions: None
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Oooo! Gotta go with Cadbury Caramel Eggs. NOT Creme (yuck!). Caramel is where it's at.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: nipt Thursday but I did the sneak peek yesterday because I have no self control.
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday, long appt. took a half day off work so I could sleep in!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/symptoms): when I feel good at night I usually feel terrible the next day and vice versa. I feel really smelly too. My hormones are out of control... I think I shower at least 2x/day.
Rants/Raves: thank goodness for waffle fries (TGWF)
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? We don’t eat a lot of horrible things anymore but two mainstays we can’t break away from: starburst jelly beans and pastel m&ms (why is a pink peanut m&ms so much better than a red one?)Sorry if the artificial colors are going to destroy the baby’s chance at a good school.
@abbsters-2 - You are my spirit animal. I am also on the licorice jelly bean train. In fact, they are the only reason I buy a bag. The rest are eaten by the rest of the family. @mhavel1 - I totally have that pinching, twinging feeling. I am told it is round ligament pain from the uterus expanding.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 10 wks + 4 days / Nov 8th
Baby is the size of a(n): Green Olive (As someone with serious food aversions right now I almost deleted my app because there is a picture of a green olive that makes me sick everytime I open the app)
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM #3
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Finding Out (hopeful for a boy since I have 2 girls and this is my last but I know I am doomed to have 3 ballerinas since my husband has 3 sisters)
Upcoming Appointments: 4/29 for my Genetic Testing and 5/1 for Normal Appt
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Just gross overall. Hungry but can't eat anything. i have been spending so much money on food out because the thought of cooking anything sends me to the couch to stave off being sick.
Rants/Raves: None at the moment.
Questions: None
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The licorice jelly beans for sure. Just ate 3
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out soon! Just had my NIPT draw today.
Upcoming Appointments: NT Scan on 5/3; 2nd OB appointment the same day
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I can't really shake the morning sickness. I've been fine the last few days and then today just had the worst experience brushing my teeth. Vomiting with nothing in your stomach is just the worst.
Rants/Raves: Hard to rave right now!
Questions: Nope!
GTKY: What is your favorite Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)?
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: definitely finding out
Upcoming Appointments: I was supposed to have an appointment this week, but had to reschedule for next week (Monday). So excited to see/hear baby finally!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Gross. Nauseous, dizzy. So bloated. I have 2 other kids, plus *tw* a miscarriage at 11 weeks this past June *end tw* so I feel like my stomach popped out pretty quick and nothing fits.
Rants/Raves: this allergy season has been ridiculous, I'm looking forward to it calming down!
Questions: none at the moment
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? We traditionally eat lamb kabobs at Easter dinner. We don't eat then regularly, so I'm looking forward to them! Also Peeps. But only the stale ones
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Nauseated, fatigued, moody in the mornings.
Rants/Raves: Rave: These seabands I got are actually helping! Instead of feeling so bad I can't eat or focus on anything else, it brings me back to at least having somewhat of an appetite and the ability to focus a bit more! Rant: I'm so tired all the time my motivation at work is tanking. So much to do and I'm getting stuff done, just not at my usual pace.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The ham and egg breakfast casserole we make for brunch!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 11/11 due date and I am 10 weeks today
Baby is the size of a(n): strawberry/Lego man
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I am having bloodwork done on Friday and part of the panel is a gender test. I get the results about a week later, but we're going to hold onto the envelope another few weeks and so a gender reveal when I am about 14 weeks along.
Upcoming Appointments: 4/19 I have an ultrasound and NIPT bloodwork. The next appointment after that is 5/7 when we get to hear the heartbeat for the first time and have another ultrasound.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): constipation, disrupted sleep, round ligament pains... I do feel pretty good overall despite this.
Rants/Raves: I am so used to weekly ultrasounds every Wednesday when I hit new weekly marks and this was the first week I didn't have one...I got "spoiled" being monitored so closely because of my fertility issues and IVF lol. It is driving me up a wall. I loved knowing everything was okay so often. I'm holding my breath until Friday! Kudos to you women who survive going stretches in between scans - you're troopers!
Questions: none right now
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I do like ham and I don't get it very often. My dad always used to make split pea soup after Easter and it is going to be a bit sad when I don't get any this year - he passed in December.
Baby is the size of a(n): lime and LEGO man? Those seem like two very different sizes to me but 🤷🏻♀️
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Will find out at anatomy scan
Upcoming Appointments: May 9
How are you feeling? Pretty good- just a few aversions and tired around 7:30p
Rants/Raves:
Questions: Has anybody else had issues with progesterone levels? Mine keep dropping. I started a suppository (no fun) which increased levels, but now after two weeks they’ve dropped again so the doctor has added a progesterone pill in addition.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? My mom makes a cheesy potato casserole that is amazing! It’s always better when she makes it somehow!
Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry or a Lego Man
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM (two boys)
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out early next month
Upcoming Appointments: 1st Tri Screening next Friday (can’t wait to bring my mom to the u/s)
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I have so many cravings it’s not even funny. I never had cravings with my boys until the end so this is weird for me. Other than that my boobs still hurt and itch and everything else is going good.
Rants/Raves: I’m so excited for Easter dinner. My favorite foods! I’m also going to tell Facebook world the big news today
Questions: How is everyone fighting their cravings? If I keep caving into these things I’m going to get hugeeee.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The little Dove eggs.
I just got back from my first appointment. I was with a nurse the whole time and it was all informational. No ultrasound or heartbeat check. 😩 next appointment is April 30, she said we will do an ultrasound then. Apparently my doctor doesn’t like to do ultrasounds before 10 weeks. Let the waiting game continue...
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 11/1/19 - 12 weeks tomorrow!
Baby is the size of a(n): Small Lime
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out
Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow but no scan
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Really, really tired which causes me to feel generally down because I am a very active person and not having the energy to do anything is really upsetting.
Rants/Raves: I'm so impatiently waiting for my NIPT results.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? A gelati from Rita's.
@emeraldcity1214 I talk a big talk now, but I'm sure the wait will be painful when we actually have the envelope in our hands!
@ameliabird811 Thanks for your condolences - I'm sorry about your dad. We also lost my mother-in-law this January (three days before my husband's birthday) so it's been really rough... this pregnancy is definitely a day of sunshine after these last few months.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov 11th,/10 weeks, 4 days
Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green, under protest
Upcoming Appointments: Nuchal Translycency and NIPT, then my next Monthly
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): lighter symptoms lately. Still exhausted, lots of nausea and food aversions. Weird pregnancy dreams have started.
Rants/Raves: meh
Questions: just trying to get to know the group as I am late to the party
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Fresh fruit and gum drops - the spicy ones! Usually I would be excited for Deviled eggs but this pregnancy eggs sound awful!
@ejoseph16 I'm sorry you are having to wait longer. I guess your doctor likes to wait long enough to know for sure that everything will be seen when they look. My OB typically doesn't do US until 8 weeks. The only reason I went in at 7 was because of my complications from my last pregnancy.
Re: All Group Check In 04/15
Baby is the size of a(n): Southern Pecan
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM+
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out at 16w (around the last week in May)
Upcoming Appointments: 04/24
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I've been sick just about every night for the past week or two with maybe one or two reprieves. Still bloated and my face has reverted back to the teenage years.
Rants/Raves: Dinner time is a struggle with being so sick every night. Most nights, I can't stand the thought of eating anything then wake up ravenous.
Questions: none atm
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Deviled eggs (I was going to make some for a cookout yesterday but it got cancelled due to rain and now it's all I can think about.)
Baby is the size of a(n): profiterole, lime
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Should be finding out this week with NIPT results
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday for NT scan
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I posted in symptoms, but just feeling fat and bloated and like none of my clothes fit properly. I would rather hide this from work a little longer, we'll see, I just feel uncomfortable right now. I'm also still exhausted and I have a headache by 8pm now the past few nights. I literally can't wait until tonight so I can shower after my son goes to bed, and then go to bed myself.
Rants/Raves: Ugh, well, its raining and very dreary out today, which isn't helping my mood. Rave, I got a pedicure yesterday and it was really nice and relaxing.
Questions: none right now
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I love cadbury mini eggs! Normally, anyway. For some reason I haven't wanted any. Might be a UO, but I also gotta say I like the occasional peep, but I have to leave them out to get stale first, haha.
@creamcheeseplease it’s crazy weather here too- rained so hard last night it woke both my husband and I up, not thunder just rain it was insane. I like the occasional peep as well- both stale and fresh depending on my mood. The fatigue has been real- hope you can get to bed early tonight. Did you do a fun color on your toes?
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov 4th, 11w
Baby is the size of a(n): lime
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out- I guess between 16 and 20 weeks because it sounds like that’s when they can tell you
Upcoming Appointments: 4/19 for NT- was supposed to be 4/25 but I asked them to move it up a week because we’re telling family this weekend and wanted to make sure everything still looks okay before that
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Nausea seems to have decreased for the most part (fingers crossed) but still have slight background nausea. Also whenever I get out of bed my boobs kill for the first 5 min cause of gravity
Rants/Raves: Rant-not quite a rant more of a whine but I can’t focus at work at all ugh. Rave-found our Saturday night my bff is due two weeks before me!
Questions: Anyone have any good questions I can ask at my 12 week visit next monday? I can’t really think of many questions to ask (I forgot to come up with a list for my 8 week so only really asked about working out then)
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Probably Reese’s eggs
@creamcheeseplease I like the occasional stale peep too! And Cadbury mini eggs. This thread is making me hungry! I hope the weather improves: it's always depressing when it's gray outside!
@kopp5988 Yay for less nausea! I hope it continues getting better! I can never think of good questions either; I hope you think of some good ones!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Nov. 19/ 8w6d
Baby is the size of a(n): Grape
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding Out
Upcoming Appointments: Not until May
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): In general, pretty terrible. My blood pressure has dropped, so I am really dizzy and just had my first almost fainting spell at church yesterday. I'm pretty sure everyone now guesses we're expecting, since I was prone to rushing out suddenly all the time with my first too. The nausea has been unrelenting, especially in the evening, when I've been spending a lot of time hugging the toilet. On the plus side, I've lost nine pounds! (I know you're not supposed to lose weight, but I always lose weight when pregnant, and then gain it back when nursing, which isn't fair, because you're supposed to lose weight when nursing!).
Rants/Raves: Someone asked me if I was pregnant yesterday. I was wearing an empire-waist dress, because anything with a lower waist is uncomfortable, so I probably looked more pregnant than usual, but I wasn't ready to look visibly pregnant yet! I guess you do show earlier with your second On a more positive note, my nausea isn't actually horrible today. I am able to sit up, instead of just lying on the couch!
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I really like the spiced jelly beans, especially the licorice flavored ones, which I realize is not a popular opinion.
Baby is the size of a(n): a jack, cherry
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday, first OB appt!
How are you feeling? Nausea/vomiting are a pretty regular thing now. When I feel good, I'm good. When I feel bad, it's bad. I'm just hoping things start subsiding in the next couple weeks!
(Cravings/Symptoms): No cravings. Food aversions, nausea/vomiting, and fatigue are running rampant still.
Rants/Raves: I'm getting a slight belly finally. It's only apparent to my husband and I, but it's there!
Questions: None
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Cookies from the bakery in my home town. My mom is bringing me some the weekend after Easter when I see her!!
Baby is the size of a(n): Kumquat
FTM/STM/TTM+: Mom of 2 kids.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: We'll be finding out.
Upcoming Appointments: I have an appointment with my family Physician on the 24th and now I FINALLY have an appointment with my OB (first appointment) on May 1st. So I'll be 12w and 5d.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Good. Stomach cramps here and there, been getting more dizzy spells now. My OB called and they received the blood work my Physician made to do and they were worried about my Thyroid and wanted me to take meds for it. Unfortunately, they didn't tell me more than that. I don't know if my Thyroid count is low or high, I'll be in limbo till my appointment next week.
Rants/Raves: /
Questions: /
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The Cadbury bunny! They only sell it during the Easter season.
Baby is the size of a(n): water bottle cap
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green
Upcoming Appointments: Wed
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): off and on good and “eh”. I did some exercise yesterday and it was great! Hard but great
Rants/Raves: Can’t wait to see the baby again on Wed. Slowly feeling better so hopefully the ickyness of the first tri is almost behind me!!
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Cadbury creme eggs or the Cadbury eggs with the hard shells.
Baby is the size of a(n): earbud... that made me laugh this morning!
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green!
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday is my first! I’m getting antsy!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): oh my... sore boobs, 100% exhausted all the time, mild nausea in the afternoon, headaches occasionally, cramping here and there... cravings are real. Sugar. Any kind of sugar! Sour patch kids, cookies, Cadbury cream eggs...
Rants/Raves: I am 1 school day away from spring break! I stayed late at work today just to try to stay ahead at school.
Questions: is anyone else having discharge? I had a little today and it looked like snot (but white). I googled it and it said it’s normal... I was planning on asking my doctor on Thursday.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Cadbury cream eggs! And jelly beans! Oh boy... cravings. Lol
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out!!
Upcoming Appointments: May 9th for second appointment
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): pretty constant nausea throughout the day but I've recently hopped on the b6 train and ive even looked forward to eating right after I take a pill! That's been a really exciting development for me
Rants/Raves: I had a great first appointment with the doctor I think we will go forward with. She was so attentive despite my barrage of questions!
Questions: is anyone experiencing a pinching in their side that keeps them up at night? The pinching isn't consistently on one side but does appear more on my left side than my right. Not painful really, just uncomfortable
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? At this time of year, I love the Reese's eggs with all of that extra delicious filling!
@ejoseph16 I also have white discharge. I asked the ob about it and she assured me that it's normal as long as it's not cottage cheese-like or have a bad odor
Baby is the size of a(n): keyboard key
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: green for now
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): super crazy. I feel like i can't control my emotions. I keep craving sweets but I gave them up for lent.
Rants/Raves: Questions: I'm excited its starting to get warmer. I cant wait to use my mom's pool this summer.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)?reese's eggs
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out
Upcoming Appointments: 4/26 for a second ultrasound to check my 2nd empty sac
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): pretty good aside from allergies
Rants/Raves: excited to see baby again on 4/26
Questions:nah
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Resses eggs
9 weeks 1 day here and feeling pretty much the same as last week. Mostly blah. I have nausea most of the time but it’s not been so bad I throw up. Worse at night. I actually have not really been terribly tired this pregnancy. Just normal tired I would say. I can only eat what sounds good at the moment so my grocery shopping has been quite interesting.
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: mom of one, stepmom to two
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: definitely finding out!
Upcoming Appointments: 1st appointment is next Wednesday (4/24) with my primary, I’ll likely be transferred to a high risk specialist again, but that’s okay.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I’m feeling very meh. I have background nausea all day/night so I’m constantly eating now. I finally figured out how to feel better (bagel with cream cheese when I wake up and am getting ready for work and a second breakfast of eggs once I get to work). Otherwise the bloating is intense. And the acne (on my chin and back 🙄)
Rants/Raves: we haven’t told our big girls yet (stepdaughters are 19 and 23) so therefore we haven’t told any other family yet. Hiding my being so uncomfortable is getting tough, and I wanted to tell everyone this weekend, but following my husband’s lead with his girls.
Questions: none right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Reese’s eggs for sure, but all this deviled egg talk is making me very hungry!
@ejoseph16 I’ve been craving Sour patch kids too! I actually bought a giant bag yesterday 😬
@KateH1216 my nausea is the same and I eat all day long but hate it 😫
Baby is the size of a(n): strawberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: ftm
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: green
Upcoming Appointments: 5/1
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): past couple days have been experiencing some round ligament pains. Don’t really feel nauseous anymore but no food ever really sounds good. I feel bloated 24/7 now. Still tired most of the time but it’s getting better.
Rants/Raves: finally get to tel my extended families and close friends this weekend. It will take a lot of pressure off me and my immediate families.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? I don’t know that I have one. I am super excited that Dairy Queen’s s’mores blizzards are back but those are their “summer” blizzards.
@kopp5988 how exciting about your BFF being due right before you! I got hot pink on my toes, my fave happy spring/summer color I hardly ever have any questions to ask my OB at the appointments until much later.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Uggghhh by LMP 7 weeks + 4 days, by estimated ovulation 7 weeks today. So due date is around 11/29.
Baby is the size of a(n): A micra chameleon (what IS that?)
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Green for the first time ever. We have one of each, so I really want to be surprised!
Upcoming Appointments: I go for an ultrasound with the doctor on Thursday at 8:45 AM. I went to have an elective US done this past Saturday, and the baby was measuring a week behind LMP date, so I’m anxious.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Barely any symptoms! I have pressure in my uterus and arguably could be tired but that could be life hahaha. Still able to run as much as I was before, and that definitely helps me with energy at work.
Rants/Raves: Rant and rave---just ready for my ultrasound. RAVE—the weather is better!
Questions: I already asked my question in the question thread! Just wondering about a baby measuring behind this early!
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Jellybeans. Pure sugar!
@abbsters-2 With my second I truly showed visibly in all clothes at 12 weeks. Haha. Fun times!
@ejoseph16 Yay for spring break! Totally normal to have that type of discharge!
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
Baby is the size of a(n): grape
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM+; I have 2 boys and 2 girls and *TW* an angel baby. So this makes baby number 6 for me.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I just ordered the Sneak Peek test and it has been shipped so I'm hoping to know in a week. Results will be confirmed with NIPT results.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a repeat US to monitor my SCH. I'm hoping it's gone or almost gone. Worst case is that it has grown. I plan to try and find the HB on my doppler sometime today before going to my US. I'm calmer when I hear it beforehand.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I just have mild nausea. Mostly a background noise.
Rants/Raves: I am pretty sure I have an UTI. I guess I will need antibiotics now.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Homemade mac n cheese is my favorite! Yummy!! I'm making a list of foods to buy at the grocery store now. I plan to make us a good Easter dinner. I can't wait to eat all that goodness.
Baby is the size of a(n): Cherry
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: We'll be finding out at our 20 week anatomy scan
Upcoming Appointments: Just had my first appt yesterday. Next one is May 13th
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): My nausea is actually tapering off, so that's nice. It mostly rears its head when there are bad smells or I'm brushing my teeth. My worst symptom right now is mood swings. I feel bad because I've been yelling at my daughter a lot.
Rants/Raves: Rave- at the appointment yesterday, we got to see the little bean on a portable mini ultrasound and it actually moved! My midwife pressed the wand into my stomach a little and it jumped in protest! It was adorable!
Questions: None
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Oooo! Gotta go with Cadbury Caramel Eggs. NOT Creme (yuck!). Caramel is where it's at.
Baby is the size of a(n): olive!
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM+: ftm
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: nipt Thursday but I did the sneak peek yesterday because I have no self control.
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday, long appt. took a half day off work so I could sleep in!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/symptoms): when I feel good at night I usually feel terrible the next day and vice versa. I feel really smelly too. My hormones are out of control... I think I shower at least 2x/day.
Rants/Raves: thank goodness for waffle fries (TGWF)
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? We don’t eat a lot of horrible things anymore but two mainstays we can’t break away from: starburst jelly beans and pastel m&ms (why is a pink peanut m&ms so much better than a red one?)Sorry if the artificial colors are going to destroy the baby’s chance at a good school.
@mhavel1 - I totally have that pinching, twinging feeling. I am told it is round ligament pain from the uterus expanding.
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 10 wks + 4 days / Nov 8th
Baby is the size of a(n): Green Olive (As someone with serious food aversions right now I almost deleted my app because there is a picture of a green olive that makes me sick everytime I open the app)
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM #3
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Finding Out (hopeful for a boy since I have 2 girls and this is my last but I know I am doomed to have 3 ballerinas since my husband has 3 sisters)
Upcoming Appointments: 4/29 for my Genetic Testing and 5/1 for Normal Appt
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Just gross overall. Hungry but can't eat anything. i have been spending so much money on food out because the thought of cooking anything sends me to the couch to stave off being sick.
Rants/Raves: None at the moment.
Questions: None
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The licorice jelly beans for sure. Just ate 3
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 11/10 | 10w + 2 days
Baby is the size of a(n): chocolate truffle
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out soon! Just had my NIPT draw today.
Upcoming Appointments: NT Scan on 5/3; 2nd OB appointment the same day
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I can't really shake the morning sickness. I've been fine the last few days and then today just had the worst experience brushing my teeth. Vomiting with nothing in your stomach is just the worst.
Rants/Raves: Hard to rave right now!
Questions: Nope!
GTKY: What is your favorite Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)?
Coconut macaroons and haroset for Passover!
Baby is the size of a(n): blueberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM (that's scary to say... )
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: definitely finding out
Upcoming Appointments: I was supposed to have an appointment this week, but had to reschedule for next week (Monday). So excited to see/hear baby finally!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Gross. Nauseous, dizzy. So bloated. I have 2 other kids, plus *tw* a miscarriage at 11 weeks this past June *end tw* so I feel like my stomach popped out pretty quick and nothing fits.
Rants/Raves: this allergy season has been ridiculous, I'm looking forward to it calming down!
Questions: none at the moment
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? We traditionally eat lamb kabobs at Easter dinner. We don't eat then regularly, so I'm looking forward to them! Also Peeps. But only the stale ones
Baby is the size of a(n): Raspberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding Out
Upcoming Appointments: Next Thursday!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Nauseated, fatigued, moody in the mornings.
Rants/Raves: Rave: These seabands I got are actually helping! Instead of feeling so bad I can't eat or focus on anything else, it brings me back to at least having somewhat of an appetite and the ability to focus a bit more!
Rant: I'm so tired all the time my motivation at work is tanking. So much to do and I'm getting stuff done, just not at my usual pace.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The ham and egg breakfast casserole we make for brunch!
Baby is the size of a(n): Lime!
FTM/STM/TTM+: First timer!
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Should find out soon with NIPT
Upcoming Appointments: Had blood drawn yesterday for NIPT, now nothing til 5/3
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms):
Getting better! Nausea is pretty much gone and I'm feeling less tired.
Rants/Raves: I found out yesterday I have a coworker due 3 weeks ahead of me, yay!
Questions: What's the first maternity item of clothing I should start with? Pants still fit but I don't know how much longer.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Snickers eggs! Why is candy best when it's shaped like an egg!!
Baby is the size of a(n): strawberry/Lego man
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I am having bloodwork done on Friday and part of the panel is a gender test. I get the results about a week later, but we're going to hold onto the envelope another few weeks and so a gender reveal when I am about 14 weeks along.
Upcoming Appointments: 4/19 I have an ultrasound and NIPT bloodwork. The next appointment after that is 5/7 when we get to hear the heartbeat for the first time and have another ultrasound.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): constipation, disrupted sleep, round ligament pains... I do feel pretty good overall despite this.
Rants/Raves: I am so used to weekly ultrasounds every Wednesday when I hit new weekly marks and this was the first week I didn't have one...I got "spoiled" being monitored so closely because of my fertility issues and IVF lol. It is driving me up a wall. I loved knowing everything was okay so often. I'm holding my breath until Friday! Kudos to you women who survive going stretches in between scans - you're troopers!
Questions: none right now
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)?
I do like ham and I don't get it very often. My dad always used to make split pea soup after Easter and it is going to be a bit sad when I don't get any this year - he passed in December.
Baby is the size of a(n): lime and LEGO man? Those seem like two very different sizes to me but 🤷🏻♀️
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Will find out at anatomy scan
Upcoming Appointments: May 9
How are you feeling? Pretty good- just a few aversions and tired around 7:30p
Rants/Raves:
Questions: Has anybody else had issues with progesterone levels? Mine keep dropping. I started a suppository (no fun) which increased levels, but now after two weeks they’ve dropped again so the doctor has added a progesterone pill in addition.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? My mom makes a cheesy potato casserole that is amazing! It’s always better when she makes it somehow!
Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry or a Lego Man
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM (two boys)
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out early next month
Upcoming Appointments: 1st Tri Screening next Friday (can’t wait to bring my mom to the u/s)
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I have so many cravings it’s not even funny. I never had cravings with my boys until the end so this is weird for me. Other than that my boobs still hurt and itch and everything else is going good.
Rants/Raves: I’m so excited for Easter dinner. My favorite foods! I’m also going to tell Facebook world the big news today
Questions: How is everyone fighting their cravings? If I keep caving into these things I’m going to get hugeeee.
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? The little Dove eggs.
*stolen from Oct 2019 BMB*
lego man... just made me lol SO HARD
Baby is the size of a(n): Small Lime
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out
Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow but no scan
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Really, really tired which causes me to feel generally down because I am a very active person and not having the energy to do anything is really upsetting.
Rants/Raves: I'm so impatiently waiting for my NIPT results.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? A gelati from Rita's.
@ameliabird811 Thanks for your condolences - I'm sorry about your dad. We also lost my mother-in-law this January (three days before my husband's birthday) so it's been really rough... this pregnancy is definitely a day of sunshine after these last few months.
Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green, under protest
Upcoming Appointments: Nuchal Translycency and NIPT, then my next Monthly
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): lighter symptoms lately. Still exhausted, lots of nausea and food aversions. Weird pregnancy dreams have started.
Rants/Raves: meh
Questions: just trying to get to know the group as I am late to the party
GTKY: What is your favorite Easter/Spring treat (meal, candy or otherwise)? Fresh fruit and gum drops - the spicy ones! Usually I would be excited for Deviled eggs but this pregnancy eggs sound awful!