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December 2019 Moms
holly321
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Group 3 Check In (dd12/17-12/24) w/o 5/6
holly321
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Due Date / Weeks + Days:
FTM/STM/TTM+:
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green:
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc):
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink?
Re: Group 3 Check In (dd12/17-12/24) w/o 5/6
Due Date / Weeks + Days: due 12/23 7 weeks today
FTM/STM/TTM+: third time mom, dd is 8 ds is 6
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out
Upcoming Appointments: I have an ultrasound tomorrow. I am freaking out big time. TW with my molar pregnancy I had an ultrasound at 7 weeks and that’s when we became suspicious there was a problem.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): craving nothing’s I have mild nausea and no energy. Still wondering if bad MS just hadn’t come yet, of if I have a chance of escaping it this time.
Rants/Raves: Today is the last day of a lovely 4 day weekend! It is so bittersweet. Dh and I went out all morning buying flowers and bushes and now I have no energy to plant anything. He is currently mowing his friend’s mom’s house and I am laying here doing nothing and feeling a bit guilty.
Questions: no
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Gin and tonic. I can certainly go without our alcohol, but between my BIL’s wedding and all the pictures of margaritas in my face because cinco de Mayo, I am a bit sad about it.
Due Date / Weeks + Days: dd 12/23, 7w0d today!
FTM/STM/TTM+: first time mom 😁
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: definitely finding out!
Upcoming Appointments: first OB appt is a week from today (5/13). A little nervous about what to expect, but mostly just hoping that everything is good and to hear a strong heart beat.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): holy sore boobs! When I stand up first thing it the morning it feels like they’re going to rip off of my body, so that’s been fun. A little bit of nausea here and there. I’ve also wanted something to eat and then decided once it’s in front of me that I don’t want it anymore (husband loves that game).
Rants/Raves: it’s really amazing how quickly people start with the unsolicited advice. We ended up telling our neighbors so they could help out, God forbid something goes wrong or I need to rush to the hospital. Now we’re getting lectures on how it’s better to be surprised by the gender, breastfeeding vs formula feeding, and what kind of symptoms her aunt’s cousins’s brother’s girlfriend was having when she was this far along. I can only imagine it gets worse (total strangers in line at the grocery store once the belly pops? No thanks).
Questions: none right now!
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? - Tito’s and tonic with lime, or a nice craft beer...or just about any dry red. Or a mango WhiteClaw!
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/18 7w 5d
FTM/STM/TTM+: 5th Time Mom
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out
Upcoming Appointments: 5/8 (I canceled my u/s appt on 5/4 because I was terrified of not seeing a heartbeat. It happened previously and I don't think I could go through that again.)
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): I am starting to feel pregnant. I finally have heartburn, gas, odd dreams, and head aches. I am also craving sour/acidic things still.. I can not get enough green mangos in brine and mangos with hot sauce and salt.
Rants/Raves: I am all ranted out this week lol. No raves yet.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I dont drink except for an occassional glass of wine. I like the bubbly wine at olive garden, and I like the sweet red at Duplin Winery when we go wine tasting in the fall.
Due Date / Weeks + Days: DD 12/24, 6w6d
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM and so excited!!
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Probably Team Finding Out...
Upcoming Appointments: May 25th. I had a panicky few days last week and ended up in my Dr's office thanks to cramping, got an US, and saw the heartbeat! So I'll be anxious to see progress on 5/25...
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): Fatigued as all get out!!! Otherwise, a little nausea, nipples are now a no-touch-zone, and similar to @kelcom89, food seems to sound good until it's in front of me. I still end up eating it, but I usually feel sick afterward. ><
Rants/Raves: I am so anxious for the end of my first trimester (to be out of the danger zone, and to tell the rest of my family, since this is the first grandchild/great grandchild/niece or nephew, etc.), but this is also the last month of school, and time is moving OH SO SLOWLY.
Questions: None that I haven't asked elsewhere.
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I don't really drink anymore...I tend to break out in hives. First time I'm grateful for it, since it won't be unusual for me to say no to booze!
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/17 7w6d
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: GREEN!
Upcoming Appointments: my husband wasn’t able to make the first u/s so we’re going to one of those private places 5/8. I’m supposed to head back to OB around 5/29 for 12w appt and scan, still waiting on a call to schedule, probably going to call tomorrow b/c I’m impatient like that (and annoyed at the admin staff at my OB, love the actual Dr).
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): Today: not very pregnant until my husband reheated leftovers and was disgusted. Nausea comes and goes, really none today which makes me pause - but then I’m like embrace it b/c nausea blows. Still waking up a few times in the night. Sore boobs are no more. Such a weird balance of wanting symptoms for confirmation, but obvs they are no fun.
Rants/Raves: raves: I flew to LA for 22 hours Friday like a lunatic for a music festival. It was crazy, and planned before I was pregnant, and it was an absolute blast. Got to hang out with friends I haven’t seen in 5 years, eat good food, walk and dance A LOT. I flew home and slept for 12 hrs. Whew.
Questions: what causes all this bloat in the beginning? It’s crazy, I’m trying to drink all the water in the world but by the end of the day I’m miserable in pants.
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Oh tough one. Probably a fun craft beer.
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/22, 7w1d
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM, 4 and 6 y/o DS
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I think I've decided on team green
Upcoming Appointments: Friday May 10th. So excited cant believe its finally this week
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): Feeling pretty good. Slight nausea in the AM from time to time. Boobs pretty sore. Crazy dreams.
Rants/Raves: this rainy weather needs to move on.
Questions: none currently
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Anything with a coconut rum
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/23 7wks
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team finding out
Upcoming Appointments: US #2 on May 22nd
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): Very pregnant. The bloating has set in big time. Very gassy and hungry. I stay tired and my breasts are a Police Do Not Cross life. My food aversion is real right now. I’m having to force myself to eat and deal with fairly extreme nausea for about 45 minutes after. Everything smells terrible and makes me super nauseas. Especially red food for some reason? Also, the acne has set in as well.
Rants/Raves: We had out first Ultrasound today and seeing that little heartbeat put my mind at ease so much. We were so excited to see Spawn and see it right where it is supposed to be, measuring right on track.
Questions: N/A
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Sober 7 years. Holla!
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/24. 7w
FTM/STM/TTM+: Ftm
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out
Upcoming Appointments: 2nd ultrasound on the 22nd.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): feeling fine. Sore breasts and dry mouth with a little bit of exhaustion. It honestly scared me that I wasn't feeling more symptoms this weekend.
Rants/Raves: my ultrasound was so magical to see. I thought they were going to say the gestational sac was empty or that something else was wrong but there was a beautiful little heartbeat flickering away and I am feeling so incredibly blessed right now.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Not a big drinker but I enjoy rosé.
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/18 7w +6
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: My husband had a meltdown this weekend and we are officially team finding out. Apparently, he wants another girl and is stressing about having a boy.
Upcoming Appointments: 2nd appointment / 1st with my midwife May 21st
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): energy is back up slightly, I can at least manage to do things in the evening now. No appetite at dinner time and most of the day nothing sounds good at all. The bloat is real right now; my nose is going crazy and being able to smell everything - I almost threw up because I walked past someone that smelled like a dirty ashtray; lots of gas and you could set a clock by my bathroom breaks.
Rants/Raves: My dad told my sister that I was pregnant even though I told him not to tell anyone. He said he "didn't know I hadn't told her yet". Luckily he called to tell me rather than my sister calling me and then telling me dad told her. My MIL is also still treating us weird. TW I'm pretty sure it's because both my SIL have had losses, one at 25 weeks END TW so I'm pretty sure she is just being cautious, but a tiny bit of joy from her would be nice.
Questions: I swear I had one, but now I can't remember.
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I'm blaming Cinco De Mayo on this one but I could really use a margarita. Actual favorite is probably Gin and tonic.
Due Date / Weeks + Days: DD is December 23, 7 Weeks + 1 Day
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Green! I am already regretting this but my husband is sticking to it so I will as well!
Upcoming Appointments: Had our first OB appt on Thursday and it could not have gone better, although we didn't see or hear heartbeat, it is so comforting to know we are in the best hands of care with our new doc and team. They were lovely. My blood pressure was SKYROCKETING when we got there, and it goes to show how awesome they were because the nurse literally told me she wasn't writing it down( she knew I was extremely nervous), and took it after the appt was over, and it was normal and I was feeling calm again. Next Appt will be our US on May 21, and then another around beginning of June. Can't wait.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): Wow they really do come and go. I felt so normal this weekend with my family (besides the fact that my nipples literally feel like someone is slicing them off with a knife 24/7)...so I obviously started panicking...then Monday I went for a walk with Mom & Gma and I almost threw up on the sidewalk lol. Made it home without puking and then I was randomly STARVING? I never really want to eat which sucks because if I don't, I feel sick. Everything Bagels have been my fav thing lately..... Other than that I am so exhausted. I Feel hungover the following day if I do the bare minimum.
Rants/Raves: Super excited to have told our parents this weekend, all who were over the moon excited. We see our huge group of college friends this weekend coming up for a big reunion and the weekend schedule is based around partying and drinking so I guess I'm telling them all as well (which is still too early for me but we are staying positive and we know they will support us through anything!)
Questions: No questions, I just find it so interesting how different each doctor seems to do things. I thought maybe I'd be able to see/hear heartbeat because I see a lot of the ladies on here posting them and their US's so early, but my doc insisted it was "too early" to detect. Whatever...I can wait I guess.
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I have many. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, Tequila, Margaritas (which really SUCKED this passed weekend), French Martini, Dirty Martini, I will pretty much try anything and pretend I like it, except Whiskey or Bourbon. Gag.
@anniemarie887 that weekend sounds like a blast! Ive always wanted to go to a festival!
@kellconn
I totally feel you with wanting something, making it, and then it's there and you're like wtf would I ever wanna eat this.
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/18/2019 8wks today
FTM/STM/TTM+: first time mom
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I'm having twins. One boy, one girl
Upcoming Appointments: next Tuesday for a second ultrasound. Nervous because I've MC between now and then before. Trying to stay busy and calm.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): tired, nauseous, craving bagels and cream cheese.
Rants/Raves: I don't feel like I'm eating healthy. I've always been a healthy eater, but all I can stomach is carbs, dairy, and fruit. Protein has even been tough, and I'm not a vegetarian (until now) because the thought of any kind of meat it fish makes me gag a little
Raving that I with from home, otherwise I have no idea how I'd make it to work. I give so much praise to those who have to go to an office or somewhere everyday. 👐
Questions: I'm so tried and nauseous that I haven't been able to exercise. And since I work from home and it's been raining I have even gone on a walk or left the house in days. What are others doing for activities? Any advice?
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Dirty vodka martinis🍸
Due Date / Weeks + Days: due date range is 12/18-12/20. About 8 weeks right now.
FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM. Very excited.
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: finding out for sure. Cannot wait until next week when we can do the blood test.
Upcoming Appointments: Just had an apt last week. Had to do a 2 hour glucose test, which sucks btw. That was 3 days ago and they haven't called yet so I'm hoping that is good news. I have another appointment on Tuesday and I will have my second ultrasound.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): What symptoms am I not having would be the better question. Morning sickness, food aversions, weird dreams, exhaustion, swollen feet, acne. The list could roll on forever.
Have been craving random things, mostly sweets but super specific like pineapple upside down cake.
Rants/Raves: I wish it was more like the fairytale version of pregnancy most people spin. The glow, a little morning sickness but everything else is sunshine and rainbows. Obviously it is worth it and I'm so excited for the baby at the end of the journey that all this wont matter afterwards. In the meantime I'm having a rough go of it.
Has anyone seen "What to expect when your expecting"? You know the hot model who has the super easy pregnancy and the store owner who has a miserable one. I'll give you one guess which one is me.
Questions: Is anyone else a full time worker? Like a career minded individual struggling to go into work every day? I feel like people expect every pregnancy to be the same. Like I should be totally fine and be at work every day even though I'm having some very real complications and bad symptoms. Is anyone else feeling the same way?
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? Please don't make me pick! I love to drink. (Not every day or to the point of getting drunk but socially a couple times a month). Wine, wine coolers, hard ciders, mixed drinks especially margaritas and mojitos. I'm missing drinking so much 🙁🍹🥂🍷
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/22/19. 7 w 4d
FTM/STM/TTM+: First timer 🙌
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Leaning towards green
Upcoming Appointments: first US May 14. Time has never passed so slowly!
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): super sleepy. Craving carbs, and basically anything and everything. (No aversions). Sore boobs. Absurdly bloated (progesterone + eating *everything*). Burping rather a lot. a bit headachey, despite drinking more water per day than I used to per month. TMI but oscillating between constipation & the runs 🤦
Rants/Raves: Have traded my Twitter/insta addiction for reading the entire internet as it relates to pregnancy. Have constant low level anxiety about everything that could possibly go wrong, likely in part because of this. Trying to take it day by day and stay calm cause of course the stress won't help but omg building a human is a huge responsibility. Also though I'm 36 and babymaking is a long-held dream I do find myself thinking about how profoundly this is gonna change *everything*.
Raves - omg we are (hopefully) having a baby!!!
Questions: anyone got any pregnancy safe low intensity workout suggestions? I have avoided the gym entirely since finding out for fear of doing something wrong - there is a lot of conflicting info out there. I'm doing 10-20k steps a day but, on account of eating everything + the bloat, I'm gaining more weight than I should and need to get on top of it...
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink. Smokey spicy mezcal drinks or anything spirit forward. This question is a tease!
Due Date / Weeks + Days: 12/23, almost 8 weeks
FTM/STM/TTM+: This is my first pregnancy, first baby. 💜
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: I want to find out with my family so I think I'm going yo do a reveal cake or something.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a genetics appointment next week and my next ob appointment is June 5. I can't wait.
How are you feeling? (Cravings, Symptoms, Etc): I've been so incredibly nauseous all day every day. No energy, the fatigue is intense.
Rants/Raves: I'm just really hoping the next two trimesters are better than this one
Questions: How did you tell your family you were expecting? I'm not expecting great reactions.
GTKY: What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I didn't drink even before pregnancy.