How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I am feeling pretty great. Still a little congested, not sure if that is lingering from my cold or if it's a pregnancy symptom now. A little tired still, but otherwise no complaints!
I have been craving (and eating my weight in) oreo shakes.
Rants/Raves: All raves: we are having beautiful spring weather! My H and I got all of our potted flowers planted for the season, and I love having a colorful yard again! I am also loving being able to wear sundresses again. So comfy and loose on my belly!
Questions: Am I the only one who hasn't really discussed names yet?
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? I like petunias and impatiens because I know I can keep them alive, LOL. I am terrible at gardening and tend to overwater. I also love fuschia plants (pic in spoiler) because they attract the hummingbirds, and I love watching hummingbirds!
@cmbt2, like, at all?!?! Holy cow. That is wayyyy too late for my comfort! I can ee waiting to decide for sure at the hospital, but I'd need to know we at least had it narrowed down before getting to the hospital!
@galentine I tend to have a lot of petunias as well, for the very same reason. They are pretty, last all season, and they are really easy to keep alive!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 16 weeks today
Baby is the size of a(n): Chipmunk without the tail - weird one from TB today
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: Had one Friday, next is AS on 5/17
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Headaches. Headaches. Headaches. But on the days I don't have one I feel fantastic. Craving vanilla milkshakes like crazy all of a sudden!
Rants/Raves: Had a great day yesterday, I cooked a huge meal and all of DH's soccer players who didn't go home for the holiday came over. They are such a fun group!
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Lillies are my absolute favorite, but I love tulips and petunias too.
Edited to make it take up less space in the thread.
@cmbt2, like, at all?!?! Holy cow. That is wayyyy too late for my comfort! I can ee waiting to decide for sure at the hospital, but I'd need to know we at least had it narrowed down before getting to the hospital!
Yep! I know others that go in with lists of 10+ names.
I’m more of an outlier in wanting at least first names set before finding out the sex from what I’ve seen
Baby is the size of a(n): avocado, which is funny because I’m allergic 🙈
FTM/STM/TTM+: 3rd
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: pink
Upcoming Appointments: A/S next week. 20w app 5/16
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): so over this. How is there still 5 months to go?
Rants/Raves: took a much needed internet break over the weekend. ILs angered me to no end.
At one point, FIL “joked” we should use a tranq on my 4 year old because he didn’t want to nap that day (we don’t force him at his age).
I basically locked myself in the nursery and started unpacking boxes.
MIL couldn’t hide the look of disgust on her face when she realized there’s no extra space for them to stay when they visit, so yes, they still need to get hotel rooms
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Succulents! They don’t make me sneeze lol
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: green💚 though not alot of people were happy we said that yesterday 🙄
Upcoming Appointments: not til May!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): potato chips still😭 gotta stop the salt though.
Rants/Raves: more family drama. I'm about to finally cut ties with someone very close I'm finding more and more toxic every year and being told I can't by another close member. I'm kinda lost. I know I don't want to wedge us apart because I love her dearly but after yesterday I can't deal with her crappy attitude anymore.
Questions: coming up blank 😂
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Irises, lilacs and roses❤️😍
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out @ AS
Upcoming Appointments: May 7th I think
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Feeling good. Still eating entirely too much ham 🤣 I'm not feeling as run down at night and sleeping has been much better lately (but I think that's more about DS not being in the bed...)
Rants/Raves: I'm officially out everywhere and it's great (and scary, thanks PGAL). I weighed myself this morning and have only gained about .5/1 lbs which I'm pretty sure is a huge difference then being preg with DS.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? hmmmm I dont think I have a favorite. I love all flowinging things (expect tiger lilies which my yard is full or 😠🔥🔥)
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I really want a girl
Upcoming Appointments: 24th regular check up then May 20th with AS
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): everything... if it's not morning sickness, then it's fatigue, migraines, and the new one is the runs! Oh joys
Rants/Raves: so I'm 22 and live in my own house with boyfriend/fiancee (no ring yet :P) and I told my parents I'm preggo and they were crying with joy. He told his mom and she had nothing but smart stuff to say... Oh well can't make everyone happy
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Daisies!
@galentine GL at your appointment today! And an oreo shake sounds AMAZING. I love to add malt when they have it. I am also terrible at gardening so I'll have to look into petunias.
@jenferlee82 Sorry about the headaches Hopefully they ease up soon.
@cmbt2 I feel ya on the whole "five more months to go"... I forgot that pregnancy time is like seven billion times longer than regular time (at least IMO).
@andromedacorrine2 That sucks about the toxic people, but glad you are cutting them out! Better now than to keep hanging on and regretting it.
@prpl11butterfly First of all, potsticker... yum!! Yay to you getting all of the ham this weekend. And your weight gain makes me super jealous!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 10/14 - 15 weeks
Baby is the size of a(n): box of crayons or a mix tape (ahhh memories) 🖍️🖭
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM (DS is 4.5)
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: Next week on Wednesday
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Pretty okay still. I totally gave into my *naughty* cravings this weekend, got Chick-Fil-A, Cinnabon and Taco Bell (not at the same time)! Now I'm drinking my raspberry/spinach/peanut butter smoothie to get back to healthier eating.
Rants/Raves: Easter was good, not too busy and DS had a blast doing like four egg hunts between school, our house, my ILs and my mom.
Questions: nope
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? I really love hydrangea, it's just so fluffy and pretty!!
TTC #1: September 2013, BFP 01/01/14, DS 09/14 TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday for standard checkup
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms):
Still feeling pretty good. Started with a lower back ache that’s basically in my butt but just gets annoying while working out. I went to the chiropractor today for an adjustment and so will start my apts back up until the babe is here.
Rants/Raves: Enjoying all the Easter leftovers (with zero guilt) 😋
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? All the peonies 😍
Baby is the size of a(n): new born hat but I like yesterday’s soda can. Getting so big!
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Blue 💙
Upcoming Appointments: May 21
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I’m feeling so good that sometimes I forget I’m pregnant! And then I stand up too fast and the RLP reminds me real quick.
Ive really been into chocolate shakes lately
Rants/Raves: I don’t know if this a rant/rave but DH is gone all week camping with some buddies. I miss him.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? I LOVE gardening. I have a huge garden and have tomatoes, tons of different peppers, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, egg plant, green beans and snap peas all growing right now. I also have an asparagus bed. 😊 Sunflowers are my favorite flower, which I also have a ton of.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): Been feeling pretty icky again the last few days. I thought I was passed this phase, but turns out not!
Rants/Raves: We had a pretty great Easter. DS had the best time at his egg hunt and then playing with his cousins later. On top of good times spent with friends and family, we also announced on SM and received lots of well wishes.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Peonys in late spring and dahlias in late summer.
@emily1052 I am so jealous of your garden! I really want to have a vegetable garden, but our backyard is west-facing and the entire thing just gets scorched all summer. We struggle to keep anything alive back there. Yours sounds amazing!!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 13 weeks/ induction date October 7th
Baby is the size of a(n): lemon
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out! (NIPT Wednesday)
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday for NIPT/NT and next Thursday for regular OB appt
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): still somewhat nauseous although A LOT better. Food aversions to my favorite things are still present (including coffee). Tired. Exercise-induced asthma symptoms are more frequent and severe than normal.
Rants/Raves:
Rant- finally got the motivation to take our husky on a run yesterday and it was too hot. By mile 2 I was essentially pulling her home and usually she’s good for 5 miles.
Rave- I’ve been particularly productive today and gotten several “frogs” off my to-do list!
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Peonies are my favorite flower
@galentine We have had a list going since 2015 when we first started discussing trying for #3, but I do know some people who want to see the baby before naming. No way I could do it!
@jenferlee82 have you ever looked into a shade cloth? Just to give it a break in the afternoon? I live in southern Texas so it gets really hot, we just get types of plants that don’t mind too much. Some of our friends use these... NKTM 50%-60% Sunblock Shade Cloth, Cut Edge UV Resistant Shade for Plant Cover, Greenhouse, Barn or Kennel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ISY0YVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cOHVCbEBPH5CD
@emily1052 That could work! At least for a smallish plot. It’s so hot and dry here that a lot of people just go with desert landscaping - we go on water restriction most years around June or so. But this could let me grow a few veggies. Thanks for sharing!
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): nausea slowly improving but I’m still having some bad days.
Rants/Raves: my ILs and my mom all managed to upset me over the weekend (FIL I complained about in another thread. My mom told one of my friends about my pregnancy when she saw her on Easter. We specifically told my parents not to tell anyone, and we’ve barely started telling friends who we don’t see often. I found out because my friend texted me and was like “I don’t know if I’m supposed to know this, but congratulations!”)
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Lilacs are my favorite. I also love gerbera daisies and they’re a lot easier to find year round.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): mostly just bloated, but Easter could be to blame for that. Sleep is also getting more tricky as I’m trying to get into the habit of sleeping on my side. I do have the help of a pregnancy pillow, but I’m just so much more comfortable on my back. My leg pain gets worse as the day goes on, and the side sleeping only seems to make it worse.
Rants/Raves: my equal parts rant and rave is that there are eight weeks left in the school year (the earliest we’ve gotten out in ages because we barely had any snow days!). It’s a rough time of year in the classroom, but I’m in the home stretch, and that’s exciting.
Questions: Any FTMs felt flutters yet? I switched positions in the middle of the night and swear I felt what I can only describe as a startled fish moving around.
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Dahlias, particularly the dinner plate variety! I grow them every year. Currently waiting for my tubers to arrive. I love how full they get and how low maintenance they are. All they require is a lot of water and some patience.
@jenferlee82, I'm so sorry for the persistent headaches. I hope you get some relief soon ❤
@cmbt2, my condolences for your avocado allergy. That stinks so much!
@prpl11butterfly, yay for being out everywhere! I'm sorry for the scary PGAL thoughts though ❤
@stephanie123456, your cravings sound so good! Now I want chik-fil-a!
@emily1052, a chocolate shake sounds so good! Mmmm maybe even a Wendy's frosty.
@mrsinterweb, I also had a resurgence of morning sickness during weeks 14 and 15, but so far week 16 has been fantastic! Hope you are feeling better soon!
@quidditchcapn1120, how exciting you are finding out the baby's sex soon! Are you finding out or revealing in any special way?
@greenbean-2, I'm so sorry your family has been upsetting you ❤❤
@galentine DH and I haven’t discussed names at all. I think it’s PGAL brain for both of us. @jenferlee82 you and DH are so good to his team. @cmbt2 That’s a horrible thing for FIL to say. FWIW my 4yo doesn’t nap generally either, he has quiet time but generally plays. @quidditchcapn1120 I can’t do coffee either and I really miss it:(
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out FX for May 1st
Upcoming Appointments: May 1st with MFM W/US and my reg ON
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I’m still pretty exhausted most of the time. Headaches have eased up though so yay!
Rants/Raves: I’ve been MIA the past week because I’m really struggling with PGAL right now. This weekend had a lot of ups and downs. We spent Saturday at the zoo and Sunday at a MLB game. My son has some sensory/stimulation issues, undiagnosed at this point, and we had a lot of struggles with him. Then on our drive home he had a major puke issue and we ended up staying in a hotel instead of going home, super frustrating as we were only a bit over an hour out. I am so exhausted today I can barely move this weekend was so physically and emotionally draining.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? I can’t plant, don’t have a good area for it but my favorite flower is a hydrangea.
@kindbytealikat I’m so sorry you had such a tough weekend. I hope you are able to get some rest and down time to recover. Sending virtual hugs your way.
@galentine H tried to bring up names the other day and I told him I wasn't ready to start that argument yet Historically we don't fully agree until after our kids are born. We were team green with our first and on the way to the hospital, while I was in labor, he told me he didn't like our only boy name we'd settled on anymore. If looks could kill. Luckily she was a girl.
We decided to find out We'll know when the NIPT results are in (end of the week to early next week).
Upcoming Appointments:
Mid-May
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms):
I have felt a lot better, symptoms wise, in the last week or so. And my appetite has shrunken back to normal. Could use an extra energy boost, but I can't complain.
Rants/Raves:
I found out I have asthma last week. But now that I'm on new meds I am breathing better than I have in the last year+. Other docs have been telling me it was chronic bronchitis.
Questions: Am I second tri now? Third kid and I'm still confused.
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? I like daisies and billy buttons. As far as plants I can keep alive, succulents. And as far as plants I always buy and always kill, venus fly traps.
@galentine oh gosh I’m not sure. I feel like we just did an announcement about getting foster licensed/expecting foster placements. We might do a simple announcement about the many big changes coming to our family after the NIPT results come back. ❤️
Upcoming Appointments: I need to reschedule...it will be the second weeks of May
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): I tire easily but otherwise I can’t complain
Rants/Raves: Rant - I felt so blah in the clothes I wore today. My pregnancy jeans from DS (which were second hand) no longer hold themselves up so I was constantly yanking at them. And my bump isn’t big enough to fill in maternity shirts but most of my regular shirts aren’t long enough to cover the belly panel on the jeans. I need to find some casual maternity dresses
Questions: What time do you all go to bed? I’ve been up past my “bedtime” the last few nights and it just made me curious
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Stargazer lilies are my favorite
@melanier26 I definitely need 8 hours these days if I can. My kids go to bed early (around 7:00) , which gives me time to myself to watch a show and then I’m usually in bed between 8:30-9:00. I’m up at 5:00 every morning.
@galentine H tried to bring up names the other day and I told him I wasn't ready to start that argument yet Historically we don't fully agree until after our kids are born. We were team green with our first and on the way to the hospital, while I was in labor, he told me he didn't like our only boy name we'd settled on anymore. If looks could kill. Luckily she was a girl.
This is us too- We pretty much can’t agree until I’m in labor lol. My husband has a tendency to bring up every memory of random kids in grade school that had the same name 🙄
@melanier26, I need a lot of sleep to function. I get up around 6:30, and normally I go to bed between 9:30 and 10:30. While pregnant though, "bedtime" is pretty much whatever time I finish eating dinner. I'm lucky if I make it to 8:30 😴😴
@galentine DH and I might start discussing names in a few weeks when we find out the sex. I think we already have a girl’s name picked but if it’s a boy it may take the entire rest of my pregnancy to figure one out!
@jenferlee82 I’m sorry about the headaches. Ugh, they’re the worst 😔
@cmbt2 I’m sorry you had to put up with your ILs and that they’re so horrible!
@prpl11butterfly Ab so you’ve had luck getting DS out of your bed? Mine has been doing pretty well with it too. Such a relief!
@stephanie123456 In my mind every healthy thing I eat cancels out one “bad” thing 🙃
@greenbean-2 I’m glad you’re starting to see a bit of relief, hopefully you’re turning the corner!
@kindbytealikat I’m sorry you had a rough weekend. I hope this week is going better for you ❤️
@melanier26 I found some comfy and casual maternity dresses on Amazon. I bought a few nicer work ones from Seraphine but didn't want to spend much on the every day styles. So far I've bought four from Amazon that were all <$30 and I've been really happy with all of them!
I usually go to bed around 8:30 these days, and watch tv or read until 9:30ish. Up at 5:30 (sometimes I stretch this to 6.)
Upcoming Appointments: I had a routine appt last week, I don’t go again until the end of May, for my anatomy scan I think? I had to push it back a week because we are traveling.
How are you feeling? (Cravings/Symptoms): feeling great physically! Well except for the horrible hip pain I’m having at night. Sleep has gotten so tough. H had his blood drawn this morning for his CF carrier status so fingers crossed!!
Rants/Raves:
No rants today. Raves— Easter was so fun this year with DD at 2.5!!! She was so so so excited just to find eggs, so excited about all of the pieces of carrots that the Easter Bunny dropped all over our house. It was super cute.
Questions: None right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite type of flower or plant? Lilacs!!! I love so much when the lilacs bloom in spring, it’s my absolute favorite smell. I just hate that it lasts for like a week and then they’re all done for a year!
Re: All Group Check-In (Week of 4/22)
I have been craving (and eating my weight in) oreo shakes.
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BFP #2 5/4/14, EDD 1/15/15, DS1 1/19/15
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Edited to make it take up less space in the thread.
I’m more of an outlier in wanting at least first names set before finding out the sex from what I’ve seen
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BFP #2 5/4/14, EDD 1/15/15, DS1 1/19/15
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At one point, FIL “joked” we should use a tranq on my 4 year old because he didn’t want to nap that day (we don’t force him at his age).
I basically locked myself in the nursery and started unpacking boxes.
MIL couldn’t hide the look of disgust on her face when she realized there’s no extra space for them to stay when they visit, so yes, they still need to get hotel rooms
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BFP #2 5/4/14, EDD 1/15/15, DS1 1/19/15
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@jenferlee82 I'm sorry about the headaches. I hope it's just the usual 2nd tri nonsense and nothing more.
@cmbt2 sorry your ILs were difficult. Hopefully you get a nice long break from them now.
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BFP #2 5/4/14, EDD 1/15/15, DS1 1/19/15
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@jenferlee82 Sorry about the headaches Hopefully they ease up soon.
@cmbt2 I feel ya on the whole "five more months to go"... I forgot that pregnancy time is like seven billion times longer than regular time (at least IMO).
@andromedacorrine2 That sucks about the toxic people, but glad you are cutting them out! Better now than to keep hanging on and regretting it.
@prpl11butterfly First of all, potsticker... yum!! Yay to you getting all of the ham this weekend. And your weight gain makes me super jealous!
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 10/14 - 15 weeks
TTC #2: October 2018, BFP 02/02/19, EDD 10/14/19
@cmbt2 sorry your IL’s made your weekend less than enjoyable.
@prpl11butterfly I hear you on the too much ham! Worth the pain though.
@stephanie123456 your “naughty” cravings sound delicious!!
10/6- 16.1
Ive really been into chocolate shakes lately
I don’t know if this a rant/rave but DH is gone all week camping with some buddies. I miss him.
Me 39 - DH 41
Married 8/26/07
TTGP #1 Jan '15 -
BFP 9/11/15 - DS born 5/31/16
TTGP #2 July '17 -
CP July '17
Blighted Ovum MC Dec '17
CP June '18
BFP 1/30/19 - EDD 10/13/19
Rant- finally got the motivation to take our husky on a run yesterday and it was too hot. By mile 2 I was essentially pulling her home and usually she’s good for 5 miles.
@prpl11butterfly Congrats on being “out” everywhere!
Some of our friends use these...
NKTM 50%-60% Sunblock Shade Cloth, Cut Edge UV Resistant Shade for Plant Cover, Greenhouse, Barn or Kennel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ISY0YVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cOHVCbEBPH5CD
Lilacs are my favorite. I also love gerbera daisies and they’re a lot easier to find year round.
@cmbt2, my condolences for your avocado allergy. That stinks so much!
@prpl11butterfly, yay for being out everywhere! I'm sorry for the scary PGAL thoughts though ❤
@stephanie123456, your cravings sound so good! Now I want chik-fil-a!
@emily1052, a chocolate shake sounds so good! Mmmm maybe even a Wendy's frosty.
@mrsinterweb, I also had a resurgence of morning sickness during weeks 14 and 15, but so far week 16 has been fantastic! Hope you are feeling better soon!
@quidditchcapn1120, how exciting you are finding out the baby's sex soon! Are you finding out or revealing in any special way?
@greenbean-2, I'm so sorry your family has been upsetting you ❤❤
@jenferlee82 you and DH are so good to his team.
@cmbt2 That’s a horrible thing for FIL to say. FWIW my 4yo doesn’t nap generally either, he has quiet time but generally plays.
@quidditchcapn1120 I can’t do coffee either and I really miss it:(
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DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
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DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
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Am I second tri now? Third kid and I'm still confused.
I like daisies and billy buttons. As far as plants I can keep alive, succulents. And as far as plants I always buy and always kill, venus fly traps.
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BFP #2 5/4/14, EDD 1/15/15, DS1 1/19/15
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@jenferlee82 I’m sorry about the headaches. Ugh, they’re the worst 😔
@cmbt2 I’m sorry you had to put up with your ILs and that they’re so horrible!
@prpl11butterfly Ab so you’ve had luck getting DS out of your bed? Mine has been doing pretty well with it too. Such a relief!
@stephanie123456 In my mind every healthy thing I eat cancels out one “bad” thing 🙃
@greenbean-2 I’m glad you’re starting to see a bit of relief, hopefully you’re turning the corner!
@kindbytealikat I’m sorry you had a rough weekend. I hope this week is going better for you ❤️
I usually go to bed around 8:30 these days, and watch tv or read until 9:30ish. Up at 5:30 (sometimes I stretch this to 6.)
10/3, 16w 5d
Avocado 🥑
STM
Team Blue!
I had a routine appt last week, I don’t go again until the end of May, for my anatomy scan I think? I had to push it back a week because we are traveling.
feeling great physically! Well except for the horrible hip pain I’m having at night. Sleep has gotten so tough. H had his blood drawn this morning for his CF carrier status so fingers crossed!!
Lilacs!!! I love so much when the lilacs bloom in spring, it’s my absolute favorite smell. I just hate that it lasts for like a week and then they’re all done for a year!