Weekly Check-In 5/13

zuuls_mom · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days:

FTM/STM/STM+:

Team Green/Pink/Blue:

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...:

Upcoming Appointments:

How are you feeling?:

Rants/Raves:

Questions:

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose?

zuuls_mom · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 22+5

FTM/STM/STM+: STM (DS is 2.5 today!)

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink!

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Coconut or a Water Bottle

Upcoming Appointments: Regular OB appt on 5/21 and a growth scan on 5/28

How are you feeling?: Not too bad finally! I've been waking up a lot more at night and not able to sleep in much on weekends, even though DS is still sleeping so that's no fun, but other than that I am not feeling as gross as I was.

Rants/Raves: Just wanna rave about my boss and co-workers. I told them about all of my complications since it will require me missing more work and they are all so amazing about it! I'm really lucky to have them all in my corner.

Questions: Newp.

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Definitely Leslie Knope. She's a little intense, but would always make sure you felt appreciated, she seems like she gives great advice and I would love to be told "You are a poetic and noble land-mermaid" or "You are a rainbow infused space unicorn" on a daily basis.

LJMoon6 · May 2019

@zuuls_mom I'm glad your feeling better! I have not been able to sleep in for months! I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 20 weeks!!! Half way!

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Blue

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Baby is the size of an ear of corn? That seems huge to me!

Upcoming Appointments: OB check-up this Friday. I feel like I just saw her. Where is the time going!?

How are you feeling?: Really good. I’m feeling a little guilty about drinking caffeine every day. But, let me tell you, I have had hardly any headaches! Anyone else still drinking their one cup of coffee a day? Make me feel better!

Rants/Raves: I’m starting to feel him a little more! MH thinks I’m crazy since it was immediately after the AS that I started feeling him. Maybe I just needed that visual aid to know what I was feeling was really him.

We bought all of our big items this weekend. It’s a huge relief knowing we don’t really need to buy any more until after the showers. We ended up buying ourselves a pack n’ play from target (quick connect bouncer) only because I was obsessed with using my 20% off coupon… I was making myself so stressed with picking something to use the coupon on. I ended up realizing how ridiculous I was being and started laughing hysterically. Again, MH thinks I’m crazy. I guess if we get a PNP from someone at the shower then we could always return one of them.

In case anyone was wondering, MH did not go on his biking trip last week. I think I made it pretty clear how upset I would be if he did go.

Questions: I’m thinking I might need to get some new bras. My current ones are getting a little tight, not in the boob area but in the waist band. What should I do? Get some extenders to make these current ones last a little longer? Or do I get some new bras (will my boobs keep growing for the rest of the pregnancy or only after my milk comes in. When will my milk come in?). If I do get some new bras, should I get nursing bras now or should I wait to get those? Why do I make things so complicated!?

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Bahaha, Ron Weasley. Because who wouldn’t want to be BFFs with a wizard!? Hermione is too serious and Harry is too famous. Ron seems just right, and he would be a lot of fun to joke around with lol.

zuuls_mom · May 2019

@LJMoon6 a couple things. 1. I embraced nursing bras early with both pregnancies (using them again this time since they held up so nicely) and they are soooo comfy and stretchy. I didn't even end up nursing much but I still love them. Highly recommend instead of wearing regular bras or trying to do any sort of modifications to them. I got mine from Motherhood Maternity. 2. Ron would easily be my second choice. He is hands down the funniest character in the books. Movie Ron got done dirty.

calliah · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 21w3d

FTM/STM/STM+: STM,5 yo DS

Team Green/Pink/Blue: blue

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: baby’s palm is the size of a dime ❤️

Upcoming Appointments: anatomy scan tomorrow, 24 week appointment 5/30

How are you feeling?: mostly good. Sciatica Is kicking my butt. Literally.

Rants/Raves: Finally told my dad I’m pregnant. He said “oh, that’s cool. Was it a whoops?” Hence why I waited so long to tell him... We really aren’t that close. I’m excited because I plan to post on Facebook Wednesday on our 9th anniversary.

Questions:

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose Definitely Harry Potter. I used to dream of going to Hogwarts.

calliah · May 2019

@zuuls_mom That’s great that you’re feeling better. I’ve been waking up more often too. Over it. Work up at 5 today and couldn’t fall back asleep 💤 😴
@LJMoon6 I would get some of the bra extenders if the cup still fits. I got some a few weeks ago and feel so much better. The right band was making the underwire dig into my sides. My bras are expensive so I didn’t want to buy more right now since things are still changing. Your cup size will probably change when milk does come in, I waited a bit to buy actual bras after my first. Tank tops for the win.

janat1717 · May 2019

@LJMoon6 I love the comfy t-shirt material yoga type bras. They work really well for nursing but it all depends on if you really want/need much support.

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 23wks,1d

FTM/STM/STM+: STM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Grapefruit... Which seems smaller than last week's coconut

Upcoming Appointments: No more this month

How are you feeling?: Pretty good. I manage to forget I'm pregnant some days but every night I'm pretty worn out.

Rants/Raves: I never gain a ton while pregnant and now the comments have started on if I'm eating/gaining enough. From random people, midwife of course has zero issues.

Questions: Any other STM starting to get terrified on how your going to function with a newborn and a kid on zero sleep??

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Elizabeth Bennet of course.

threes_companypu · May 2019

@LJMoon6 now that I can stomach coffee again, I’m back to having a cup almost daily. Don’t feel bad, 200mg of caffeine a day is allowed! As for bras I would get extenders for now and then get the stretchy, sports bra type nursing bras since your size will fluctuate based on how full your boobs are throughout the day. Your milk won’t officially come in until about a day or 2 after the baby is born. I woke up one morning in the hospital and I looked like Pam Anderson I kid you not. My boobs were HUGE. They’re already a DD normally so it wasn’t shocking. They evened out pretty quick though.

@calliah sorry your dad reacted that way. My mom is the same way. She always has to say a negative first then back track with something positive. Yay for getting to share it with social media though!

@janat1717 the thought of adding another kid to the mix is terrifying me on all fronts. I don’t think reality of my future sleep deprivation has really hit me yet though.

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 21 weeks

FTM/STM/STM+: STM, DS is 3

Team Green/Pink/Blue: So excited to say PINK!

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Whatever an endive is...

Upcoming Appointments: AS follow up Friday and another AS next week to get some pics they missed.

How are you feeling?: Run down but overall good. Kind of wondering how I’ll survive 19 more weeks.

Rants/Raves: I’m just so thankful to be having a little girl. Ive always wanted a daughter and now I feel extra blessed to be able to experience the joys that come with both a son and a daughter.

Questions: Nah

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose?
Can I choose all of The Golden Girls? That’s been my favorite show since childhood and it’s more of a comfort thing now. I feel so at ease when I watch it!

diner04 · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 23w2d

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...grapefruit

Upcoming Appointments: may 20th

How are you feeling?: Feeling good, loving that I am looking and feeling more pregnant now

Rants/Raves: Loving these nice weather days finally! My DH and just picked up a bunch of plants to start our first garden, hoping we can get some things to grow this year!

Questions: I'm following the bra question as my bras are definitely getting too small for me but know I am likely to keep getting bigger

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Friends popped into my head first when I read this question and I would like all of them but if I had to choose one I think I would pick Chandler Bing, he makes me laugh

cammie0526 · May 2019

@zuuls_mom Glad you’re feeling better!

@LJMoon6 Ooh, good questions. I don’t really have any answers for you but I want to keep an eye on what the others say.

@calliah Announcing on your anniversary is so sweet. Are you planning any particular post/picture?

@janat1717 Timing twins! Sometimes I feel so much further along than others since I’m due towards the beginning of the month; definitely not as much now though as towards the beginning.

@duewithpu2 Aww I’m so happy for you that it’s a girl. I can feel (read?) the excitement in your post!

Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 9/9; 23+1

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Blue!

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: weighs as much as a soccer ball

Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow for the 24 week

How are you feeling?: Tired from not sleeping the best, but good otherwise

Rants/Raves: Just want to show off our rainy day project yesterday for baby’s room. I’m proud of how it turned out because I’m hands down the least crafty person ever. To be fair DH did all the hard parts, sawing the wood pieces and freehanded the lettering; I mostly just did the painting.

Questions: Did any STMs take a birthing class? Would you recommend it?

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Chandler from Friends. We have the same dry humor and don’t really like people all that much.

threes_companypu · May 2019

@cammie0526 I love your craft!

kraane · May 2019

It’s has been a while since I have posted but I’m still a bit lurking a bit. Just feeling busy and tired.

@zuuls_mom that gif is the greatest!

@LJMoon6 I’m definitely drinking one coffee still. I tried not drinking any and the headaches were full force by lunch time. Ron Weasley is also my favourite out of them for those exact reasons!

@cammie0526 that sign is great and we did prenatal classes before our first. They were mostly good. One full class on breastfeeding which was helpful. And another on c-sections which ended up being helpful even though we didn’t think we would need that information.

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: Sept 14 22+2

FTM/STM/STM+: STM DD is 3

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Green to delivery if I can make it.

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: coconut

Upcoming Appointments: Not until June 5

How are you feeling?: Tired, I thought I was getting more of that second trimester energy but nope.

Rants/Raves: Rave: Hubby made some garden boxes for Mother’s Day so I’m excited to plant next weekend!
Rant: Students in May/June 😖

Questions: Anybody having bad back and hip pain. By evening I can barely walk and stairs really suck.

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Tough question...Like some of you have said people from the Harry Potter clan. I may have to say Hagrid and Fang!

janat1717 · May 2019

@cammie0526 Hey due date twin

I'm thinking of taking a class that covers labor. It's been 4 years so I honestly don't remember much from my class then. My contractions were really irregular the whole time too so I'm a little nervous about when to have the midwife come this time around. She's 45 min away! Some doulas here have customized private classes but they are pricey. I'll have a doula but she's a friend and hasn't done a ton of births so...

calliah · May 2019

@duewithpu2 yeah, I wasn’t suprised by what he said. It’s funny though, in December he told us we should have another. Our first is 5, so I think most people just assume we’re one and done.

@cammie0526 I’m hoping to get a good profile picture(better cooperate baby!) and take a picture of that with the onesie I bought that says Baby Brother and post that with a picture of my son in his shirt that says Big Brother. Both boys need to behave for me. Lol
I didn’t take any birthing classes. I felt like I got most of the information I needed from the bump. And I fully intended to get an epidural, so I didn’t feel like I needed any information in particular.

@diner04 , @cammie0526 Chandler is my favorite! I was pretty much in love with him as a teen. Lol

RedBreast35 · May 2019

@zuuls_mom I'm so happy you're starting to feel better! It's about time! I feel you on the sleep woes

@LJMoon6 I'm a two cup of coffee a day girl, and did the same with DS. He turned out OK, so I'm trusting that this one will too

I vote for you to enjoy your coffee and stop feeling guilty!! Also, if you love your current bras, I'd get some new, bigger ones. I ruined my two best bras last time by letting it go too long and getting them all stretched out. Then I had to buy new, bigger ones anyway, AND new ones that fit after.
@calliah wtf to your dad's reaction! That's infuriating and I can see why you didn't bother to tell him earlier.
@janat1717 I've been terrified since my BFP of how I'm going to survive having a toddler and a newborn! But... no use in panicking yet

@duewithpu2 OMG, I am seriously starting to question how I'm going to make it the rest of the way with how tired and sore I'm feeling already. And then I feel super ... guilty maybe? ... about wanting to complain as much as I do. I know there are plenty of people who have it much harder than me, or would give anything to be pregnant, and try to keep reminding myself to be grateful. But yeah, it still hurts.
@cammie0526 Oooh, cute craft!!

jaykay2004 · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 22w4d, edd 9.13

FTM/STM/STM+: STM+ (3rd kid!)

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink! Her name is Juniper Jean

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Guinea Pig

Upcoming Appointments: Too many. I was hospitalized with pancreatitis last week (thanks, baby!), so I have a follow-up for that on Thursday, MFM and Level II ultrasound on Friday, then my 24 week appointment with the PA next week.

How are you feeling?: I have good days and bad days, but my mental health is better now that I know WHY I have been feeling so awful! Ladies, trust your gut--if you're feeling terrible and something doesn't seem right, it may well be more than just "pregnancy yuckiness".

Rants/Raves: Rant: Because of the pancreatitis, I'm really limited in what I can tolerate, food-wise. I'm living on protein shakes and goldfish crackers.

Questions: None

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Not fictional (might as well be since I will never meet her, haha), but I would love to be BFFs with Meghan Markle. She just seems so cool!

nomangos23 · May 2019

@LJMoon6 I outgrew my bras too and didn't want to "stretch them out" so to speak so I spent $15 on two nursing bras from Target and they feel soooooo much better. I think its worth the spend for sure.

@calliah If you don't mind, we'd love to see your announcement when you share! Sorry for the negative comments, but at least you had a plan of action in the first place (i.e. waiting until halfway through the pregnancy to share)

@duewithpu2 I'm a D when not pregnant and am cringing at the thought of looking like Dolly Pardon when the baby comes

I'm also SO excited you're getting a daughter. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled to be having a son, but when the tech told us I'd be lying if I said "What if I never get a daughter?" didn't cross my mind. Very happy for you

@diner04 @kroane What did you guys plant? I have a small herb garden, then I have a bigger (but not big) garden in the back on my yard with zucchini, jalapeños, cherry tomatoes and banana peppers. They're already starting to produce and I'm ecstatic!

@cammie0526 Love that project! It's very sweet and turned out great!

@jaykay2004 Oh my gosh you poor thing! The baby caused pancreatitis? Because she's sitting on it? What's next for you guys? Just monitor it? I'll be thinking about you!!

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 21 weeks

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Blue

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Baby is starting to make poop!

Upcoming Appointments: in two weeks -ish. Too lazy to check my calendar

How are you feeling?: Great! I too forget I'm pregnant most days aside from this larger-than-average size bump. Baby was very active last night so we are going to have to correct his nocturnal nature immediately. "Knock knock baby.. At night, we sleep mmmkkk? Thanks for listening!"

Rants/Raves: Have been talking to my GF who just had her baby and am starting to get very anxious about having a baby lol. Maybe I should stop talking to her? She already sounds so run down and mentioned she can't wait for "the newborn stage to be over." It's only been a week so I'll chalk it up to she's just adjusting and everything will be better soon.......... ..............

Questions:

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Well I would have said Dany from GOT until this last week's episode.... I guess I'll go with Lucy Ricardo.

lillywonderland · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 9.18 / 21w6d

FTM/STM/STM+: STM (DS is *almost* 2!)

Team Green/Pink/Blue: PINK! 🌸

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: banana or carrot, baby’s eyes are fully formed but the irises lack pigment

Upcoming Appointments: Next month

How are you feeling?: Like a truck hit me. I got hit with a stomach bug (complete with fever!) late Sunday night and let’s just say he toilet hasn’t seen that amount of action since I was in college. On the mend now, though! DH is telling me I need to rest so I’m sitting on the couch watching a HGTV marathon. LOL.

Rants/Raves: Boo to stomach bug ^^ (see above), but I had the best Mother’s Day ever! We spent time with my IL’s and SIL on Saturday and my MIL and I got pedicures courtesy of my wonderful H. Then on Sunday we hosted a brunch for my Mom where my Mom got a crapload of surprises. My sister showed up (I knew she was coming - we planned it), then my sister told us they were moving back home (yay!) in September because they’re also expecting (DOUBLE YAY!!). And then I got to break my Mom one more time and tell her we were having a girl. I think she’s gonna need like a week to recover from all the good news. DH and I are so pumped they’re due close to us because we’ll have babies close in age AND location!

Questions: Nah.

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose?
Anyone in HP would be awesome, but I’m gonna go with my girl Alice from Alice in Wonderland. She’s prim, proper, loves tea and always down for an adventure!

jaykay2004 · May 2019

@nomangos23 I don't actually know if being pregnant caused it, but I've never had any kind of issues with my gallbladder or pancreas before, so who knows! Basically, treatment while pregnant is very conservative...lots of fluids, not much food. If it gets unbearable, they will remove my gallbladder (plan to do that after delivery at this time, but would do it while still pregnant if needed).

kiddiesandkitties · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 9/26, 20+6

FTM/STM/STM+: STM++

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink!

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: a banana and measuring nearly a pound!

Upcoming Appointments: had my AS this morning and regular midwife appointment will be tomorrow afternoon.

How are you feeling?: Pretty A-OK, overall. Definitely tired. Oh, so tired. But happy to be eating in more, and I think my body is appreciating the increase in home cooked foods.

Rants/Raves: Rave: we announced on FB yesterday!

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/m5/hqm6h88yk981.jpeg

Bonus Rave: we have been spending some time going through finances recently and trying to see if there is a way for me to convert to SAH after baby. It won’t be easy but I’m SOOO happy to even be able to consider the possibility. Rant: I was walking from the living room to the kitchen yesterday with a small stack of laundry that I was obliviously unaware that my phone was atop of. The phone slipped off the stack onto my living room floor (area rug!) and the GD screen smashed into a million pieces! Uncool way to start the week. Bonus rant: our Wednesday babysitter is making me stabby and treating me like her personal bank. She’s been a true piece of work lately and yesterday, 3x before 7am, asked me to pay her in advance for the week IMMEDIATELY. I had to say no and am now on a mission to find a new solution for Wednesdays.

Questions:

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Maybe Kristen Wiig. She seems like she’d be a fun RL BFF.

@zuuls_mom yay for a high quality work team. It literally makes a world of difference.

@LJMoon6 I am not a coffee drinker (ever), but I have always been a sugar-free redbull addict. I am still drinking 1-2 small ones daily. Which is significantly below my PP intake, if I’m being honest. It still falls below the caffeine limits, and keeps me sane, so I’m comfortable with it.

@janat1717 where do you get the tshirt yoga bras? They sound lovely. I don’t need much support, so I think they’d be good for me.

@diner04 @kraane your garden and planters sound so fun! I have such a black thumb. I can’t keep any plants alive. Ever.

@RedBreast35 full commiseration on the guilt of complaining. I am a less-than-ideal pregnant person and I tend to have a lot of gripes, and it makes me full like a full blown dick.

@nomangos23 I think some people just… aren’t newborn-stage-people. I feel like I hear that ‘can’t wait to get past the newborn’ from people fairly often. But personally, I LOOOOVE the newborn stage. It is easily my most favorite stage and I am already sad thinking about how fleeting it is.

lillywonderland · May 2019

@zuuls_mom Happy half birthday to your DS!! I’m so glad you’re feeling better (finally!!).

@LJMoon6 Good for your H for coming to his senses! So for last PG I bought a package of 3 nursing bras from Amazon. I haven’t started wearing them this PG because I’m wearing my awesome $5 Wal-Mart bralette (I will never stop singing its praises!!). Your milk won’t really “come in” until 3-5 days pp, but your cup size might have already gone up in preparation (mine definitely has). I think you need to estimate a cup size or two for the first couple months of BFing until your milk regulates. Most nursing bras are multiple cup sizes. I would get one with NO underwire.

@calliah I’m sorry about your Dad’s reaction, but at least you knew it was going to happen that way and could prep yourself a little bit. Boo to crappy reactions for a miracle!

@janat1717 Umm, YES! I am totally freaking about about a toddler and newborn. But I figure DH will be home to help for a couple weeks and I have my MIL / Mom who will be more than happy to come and take DS for a couple hours. And who knows, maybe it’ll be so much easier this time around because we know what to expect!!

@duewithpu2 DH used to watch Golden Girls with his Grandma - he talks about it fondly!!

@diner04 I’m currently rewatching Friends for like the 100th time. (Spoiler alert! Monica and Chandler are just moving in together!)

@cammie0526 How cute is that sign!! Great job!! We did a baby basics / labor / breastfeeding class sponsored by our hospital the last time. It definitely helped a lot. Start looking into it now - I recommend going when you’re about 32-35 wks just so all the info is “fresh”.

@kraane Hola stranger! 😉 I hope that magical 2nd tri energy is just late for you and will extend into third tri!

@RedBreast35 Hello friend! We WILL survive newborn + toddler!!

@jaykay2004 Goldfish crackers are life!! I have eaten them since I was a kid and still going strong with them! Personal favorite flavor is the pizza flavored ones, but only in moderation. You can’t eat like 3 bags of it in one sitting!

@nomangos23 The newborn stage is rough, man. It’s not for everyone - I hated it with DS. That being said, it’s also the sweetest time ever since they cuddle so much and will sleep so easily on you. That doesn’t last for long and when it’s gone you will miss it so much (which is why people have another kid...). Take everything that your friend says with a grain of salt since she’s in the throes
of newborn right now. It is hard, but it’s also so SO sweet.

supermom34482 · May 2019

@zuuls_mom Glad you’re feeling better and your work team is so supportive. Always makes life easier when we have support from those around us.

@ljmoon6 I have been back to drinking coffee again too and yes my headaches are almost gone now. I try to really stay hydrated on the days I do have coffee so it’s a constant trip to the bathroom all day long.

@calliah Good luck at your scan! My sciatica is really flaring up too lately. Is there anything you do to help it?

@janat1717 Yes I seriously forget I am pregnant all the time, esp. when baby is quiet. Why must people make weight comments? Just no

@duewithpu2 Congrats on team Pink!

@diner04 Glad you are feeling so good and having some nice weather.

@cammie0526 Good luck at your apt tomorrow. Hope you can get some good sleep too. It’s been difficult for me too to get and stay comfy. Your sign looks amazing!

@kraane If I am sitting for a while it is hard for me to get up and moving. My crotch and thighs get really sore as if I’ve been biking.

@jaykay2004 Sorry for the illness but glad you have an answer and are on the mend. Is there anything your docs can do while pregnant?

@nomangos23 Every baby is different so one ladies experience cannot compare to yours. Of course the first couple weeks are a whirlwind and exhausting but I think most of us realize that. It is an adjustment for everyone involved and you’ll find your groove.

@lillywonderland That’s so exciting for your sister and you! How special you guys get to share this together and be close to one another.

@kiddiesandkitties Congrats on your announcement. Sorry for the babysitter drama. Is there something going on that she needs extra cash right now? DO you like her or is she just meh?

supermom34482 · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 23 weeks

FTM/STM/STM+: stm+

Team Green/Pink/Blue: pink

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Barbie doll

Upcoming Appointments: next week for my 24 week. I believe they just do weight/bp/doppler right?

How are you feeling?: pretty good. I finally had a decent bm and my stomach feels so much better. I guess my prune consumption wasn't high enough.

Rants/Raves: baby was really quiet the last 2 days but has been moving around pretty good today. I know she's still small and has room to hide and can be turned inward or what not but still.

Questions: How do you deal with creeps trying to touch your belly? It is seriously uncomfortable and creepy, like why? how are you? and also no
Also I feel like the further into this pregnancy I am getting the sadder I am becoming about have 3 girls and we'll never have a boy. I guess now that people are asking me more and more if we know the baby's sex I am realizing it. I am so jealous when I hear some of you mention you'll have 1 of each and it breaks my heart a little and of course I feel like an asshole for even thinking this.

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? I also choose Leslie Knope. I actually just finished watching Parks and Rec and wish I had watched it sooner. I was laughing non stop.

monkeysmom80 · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 21+3

FTM/STM/STM+: STM+

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...:baby bok choy

Upcoming Appointments:Not until June and I will have to do another early glucose test

How are you feeling?: Mostly good but still tired

Rants/Raves: My brother and SIL are pregnant! and due in December. So excited that this baby will have a cousin close in age

Questions:

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Christina Yang

@LJMoon6 Idon't drink it every day but when I do it's a large iced coffee. I don't feel too bad.
@caillah I hate when people assume it's a oops!
@kiddiesandkitties Love your announcement!

kiddiesandkitties · May 2019

@supermom34482 it's ALWAYS something with her. A month ago, she was moving and needed cash to get the UHaul truck and asked me to pay her in advance. Then, she had to travel to Long Island to go to a funeral and needed a rental car and a hotel room and needed (three weeks!) advance pay for that. She insists on getting paid if I have to keep the baby home if she's sick, and when I was home for school vaca week, and wants two weeks notice if I expect to not pay her for that week. She's 'jokingly' (not joking) asked my husband for a raise. This time she needs the cash because she's trying to get a new car on Friday. But if my hundred dollars is truly impacting your ability to purchase a car, perhaps it's not your most financially sound purchase in the first place. She is really sweet to our daughter and takes her out to do fun things etc... but it's not like we're friends outside of the babysitting relationship or she's anything out of this world irreplacable.

nomangos23 · May 2019

@supermom34482 Big hugs. If it makes you feel any better I wanted a girl. Wanna swap?

Your girls will have the most amazing bond as they grow up. I WISHED for a sister growing up but I got a brother instead and he's pretty meh.

I know our hearts want what our hearts want though. Your girls will be amazing, I just know it

@lillywonderland WOW! So much news!! Thats AWESOME about your sis moving back and that they're expecting too. I can just feel the joy among your family! And your precious mom's reaction

I just love her. I'm sorry you're feeling bad, how awful!! Glad you're on the mend though.

@kiddiesandkitties I just love your announcement, it made me choke up a little. Losing babies is hard, and so is talking about you. Good for you mama. Sending big love

kiddiesandkitties · May 2019

@supermom34482 re. your girl mom vibes. As a mom to soon-to-be five girls, I totally get this. I think for me, a chunk of the feelings of disappointment lie in that every single person who finds out about the pregnancy immediately asks 'do you know what you're having?' and when I say girl, they always have some 'LOL, woe is you' response. I wanted this baby to be a boy SO.BADLY. SO BADLY. For a lot of reasons. But I've come to realize just how special it will be to have all girls. They will have a bond that you don't find between B/G siblings. And you won't get peed on during diaper changes, or have to scrape poo from stuck under baby balls.

My U/S tech took extra time to note for me today that 'now that I've had 4 girls, just so you know, you're pretty likely to continue making girls.' I think to deter me from trying again for a boy? It is definitely society's expectation that families should have atleast one girl and one boy and offers extensive commentary when you haven't met that norm, and it really doesn't help to feel secure in having all of one and none of the other.

kaceyallan · May 2019

@LJMoon6 I don't drink coffee every single day, but I haven't stopped drinking it. You are good. One cup a day is a recommended amount.

So glad your husband stayed home with you!

I bought a few nursing bras already, and some other lightweight sports bras. But my boobs exploded pretty early on and I had to get some bigger sizes. I only bought a few because they may still grow once baby is here and I am nursing.

And Ron is a great choice! Your reasoning is spot on!

@lillywonderland Your mother's day weekend sounds so amazing! Love all of the good news. I am slightly jealous of your relationship with your sister though. My sister is due with her first 3 months before me, but unfortunately we have a strained relationship. I am hoping our babies will still be somewhat close, but am worried our relationship will never recover.

kiddiesandkitties I LOVE your announcement so much! So sweet!

kaceyallan · May 2019

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: Sept. 15 / 22 weeks + 2 days

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Team Green

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: Baby is as tall as a box of Kraft mac & cheese

Upcoming Appointments: Nothing until June now.

How are you feeling?: Feeling pretty good for the most part. The only thing negative currently is how incredibly drained I am after a work day. And it just builds and builds until the end of the work week. I can't seem to get in front of it.

Rants/Raves: Rant: Work. I think this was my rant last week too. It's been a pretty hectic and draining environment lately, and my desire to be anywhere but here just keeps increasing. I don't know how I am supposed to get through 4 more months of this. I can barely muster the energy to eat, let alone cook, when I get home from work. I crave relaxation so much more than I ever have, and I can never find enough time to feel like I have relaxed enough.
Rave: I am really loving how I look pregnant. I think it has a lot to do with my insecurity of my little tummy pooch prior to being KU. And now that it is obviously a baby belly I don't feel insecure at all. I want to wear all of the tight clothing to show it off. I just hope I will be able to come to terms with my body post-baby and value it for growing and keeping my baby safe for 9 months.

Questions: If everything looks good at the AS do you still get a follow up phone call, or will my midwife just review the results with me at my next appt? I had my AS last week, and haven't heard from my family doctor or my midwife about the results. Everything seemed fine during the AS but I know the tech can't really say anything. She double checked with the radiologist before I left to make sure he didn't need anything else, but he would not have been able to do a thorough examination of the images at that time. I did my AS the same day as my last midwife appt so I won't be seeing them for another 3 weeks at this point. The wait is already getting to me!

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? I honestly don't know who I would choose right now. So boring!

janat1717 · May 2019

@kiddiesandkitties These are the ones I get. NOT at this price! They have sales all the time. I had similar low cut cotton nursing ones but I was falling out of them. These are perfect and I just stretch them down to nurse. I would just not wear bras but I'm not that person, lol. I'm like a B so just inappropriate enough.
Soul Flower Women's Organic Bralette Bra MD Olive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PD543MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mVX2CbCNRFE21

Oh and I don't get the boy/girl thing. I would have loved two boys for them to rough house and be boys. Happy with a girl but people keep extra congratulating me on the accomplishment of both.

threes_companypu · May 2019

@kaceyallan Does your office have an online portal? I was able to log in the next day to see my results from the AS. They put a note about not getting pictures of everything and that I’d need to schedule again. I assumed they’d just schedule it at my next midwife apt on Friday, but they called me yesterday to schedule it. If there was a serious issue with one of the images they will definitely call you.

mamaber2204 · May 2019

@LJMoon6 I switched to nursing bras before 20 weeks both pregnancies so I didn't have to keep buying bras and because I read once that you should avoid underwires during later pregnancy if you hope to breastfeed. I'm super conservative about all things baby-related, so I ditched my underwires pretty early on. That said, my boobs look all floppy without underwires (they're pretty big even when I'm not KU), which makes me feel considerably less hot. But that's ok.

@lillywonderland NOOOOOOO to the stomach bug! I am so sorry you're going through that. That was horrible for me. I'm glad YH is telling you to take it easy. That bug took me out of the game for a couple of days. Ugh.

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 9/27; 20 wks (whoa-oa, halfway there)

FTM/STM/STM+: STM (DS is 20 mos)

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Blue

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: A sweet potato. Yum.

Upcoming Appointments: Just had 20 wk, so nothing until mid-June.

How are you feeling?: Great! No complaints!

Rants/Raves: Rave: Two chocolate cupcakes were the perfect pre-workout snack today. Haha. I'm sure personal trainers everywhere would cringe to read that.

Questions: Nada

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Hermione.

ternsetc · May 2019

@zuuls_mom glad you're feeling a bit better and that your work has been so supportive!

@LJMoon6 I've been having either coffee or tea every morning, and on the occasional day tea and then coffee later - it should still be under 200mg a day and is more or less what I did with DS too. And I put on my nursing bras like a month after my BFP this time, lol; last time I bought some nursing bras in the third trimester but by that time had stretched my regular bras to the point I had to get rid of them (though they weren't super new so that wasn't too disappointing). Like zuuls_mom I got my nursing bras through Motherhood Maternity and like them.

@calliah ugh, sorry about your dad's reaction. When I told my dad he was like "I'm happy for you, if that's what you want" - he never seems to know what to say about anything, though. That's exciting to announce on your anniversary! And I think sciatica might be arriving for me - I had it with DS and have been kind of expecting it.

@janat1717 and @duewithpu2 same on nerves about pretty much everything with adding a second to the mix!

@jaykay2004 oh no, that sounds miserable! Really hope you are feeling better soon, you're in my thoughts!

@nomangos23 I read somewhere that baby gets more lively when you settle down for the night - certainly this time her most active hours seem to be 11:30p-1am, which is when I'm trying to get to sleep and it doesn't help me do that! I think it's just so overwhelming an experience a lot of new mothers don't have the filter they normally would for a while - I know I spent two months with very little physical modesty (I'm normally pretty buttoned up) and pretty much ready to spew my unfiltered thoughts at whoever seemed interested in hearing them (just luck I didn't have anyone pregnant to do this to, but I know a couple of my childless friends were kind of like 'omg!!'). The newborn stage was just an overwhelming change - I don't feel negatively about it, but it was kind of a haze looking back, and the main things for me were I was in such discomfort physically and had so much trouble breastfeeding it was a big relief to get to 2 or 3 months after. Really the time does pass so so quickly, and everyone's experience of it is so different - some people really love it!

@lillywonderland oh no on the stomach bug!! Glad you're on the mend, and that's so amazing about your sister! What great news!

@kiddieandkitties that's a beautiful announcement!

@kaceyallan we did hear (email) about our results - it was one line saying everything was normal. At the next appointment the CNM I saw showed us the results in more detail. I would expect to hear something, and would give them a call or send an email (if they do that) asking about it.

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 9/6, 23w4d

FTM/STM/STM+: STM (DS is 20 months)

Team Green/Pink/Blue: pink!

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: large mango (?)

Upcoming Appointments: routine one end of the month

How are you feeling?: OK! Not getting a great amount of sleep and have some seasonal allergies that aren't too bad, just a bit annoying. Not the most comfortable, but feel bad complaining since there's nothing that bad going on.

Rants/Raves: We had a nice lower key weekend, and DH even suggested going out for ice cream on mother's day, so we did and it was really nice!

Questions: Nope

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? This is so hard. I'm blanking. I think I'd get on OK with Hermione, but BFFs might be a stretch!

kaceyallan · May 2019

@duewithpu2 There isn't an online portal to view results. I don't think there would be anything serious wrong, but it would be nice to hear that all looks good. Just an anxious FTM, I guess!

@ternsetc As far as I know there is no contact email. If I still feel anxious about hearing the all good by next week I may just give them a call. I recently switched from my family doctor to a midwife, so I called the midwives office yesterday just to make sure that they get the AS results from my family doc who ordered the ultrasound. So they may not have had a chance to get them/look them over yet.

janat1717 · May 2019

@lillywonderland Ugh. I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. Stomach bugs are the worst even not pregnant

calliah · May 2019

@RedBreast35 I wasn’t really suprised, unfortunately. I love him I guess because I have to, but my dad’s always been a bit of an ass.

@nomangos23 I will post when I get it together! Also, the first 2-3 weeks are the hardest, IMO, so your friend is in the worst of it. Definitely very little sleep, a lot of stress. Having to wake baby up every two hours to eat was the worst! It took my son 2 weeks to get back to birth weight.

@lillywonderland That’s is great that you and tour sister will have babies so close! Sorry you haven’t been feeling well, at least you’re on the mend!

@kiddiesandkitties ❤️ Your announcement

@supermom34482 Well I bought a support belt but I haven’t really used it... it makes my bump look weird. I really need to get over it and try it.

@kaceyallan Generally, I’d say no news is good news. I think with my first, we just got the results at my next appointment.

kraane · May 2019

@nomangos23 planning on planting this weekend. Where we are in Canada, it’s quite a short season. We are doing corn, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onion, beans, peas, spinach, zucchini, and DD wanted pumpkins and strawberries so we’ll try those.

@kaceyallan I’m sure they would let you know if anything wasn’t ok. My doctor just told me everything looked good at my following appointment. I’m sure you could call if you felt like you need some reassurance.

swamplass · May 2019

@jaykay2004 Ugh sorry you’re dealing with pancreatitis while pregnant. I’ll be thinking of you and hoping you’re able to get some relief any way you can! It’s so hard to stay positive when you don’t “get better” but have a “new normal” (for now! Until you’re able to get it taken care of.)

@diner04 @kroane Hooray for planting season! The students in the horticulture class had herbs for sale last Friday, now that it’s finally not pouring rain here I’m ready to put my new basil, cilantro, and parsley plants in pots.

@kiddiesandkitties you announcement is beautiful. So sweet.

@lillywonderland yay for all the happy news in your family!

Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: 23w4d / 09-08-2019

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team: blue

Baby is size of ...: A fruit pie?! This seems massive.

Upcoming Appointments: doctor appointment for 5 month visit is 5/21, next ultrasound is the following week on 5/28

How are you feeling?: pregnancy-wise, pretty good! Some RLP, some annoying tummy things (lots of burps, a little nausea … very ladylike symptoms)

Rants/Raves: Rant: This MS (multiple sclerosis) flare that began back in March is still with me. I just want so badly to feel better in a consistent upward trend and that’s just not the way it is sometimes (I was numb for about 6 weeks, now I’m having uncontrollable movements in my hands and arms that happen every 3-4 days). I just want it to be over so I can start referring to this flare in the past tense! And stop spiraling every 3-4 days worrying about whether or not I’ll be able to hold my first baby (not a productive thought pattern). Rave (to balance out my super depressing rant): it finally stopped pouring/ drizzling/ being freezing in southeastern PA. The sun is shining and I got to stay home this morning to participate in an online conference. YES.

Questions: not at the moment

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? This is a tough one. Augustus McCrae from Lonesome Dove is hilarious and would have great life advice. @mamaber2204 Hermione is a close second for me … she’s loyal, honest, and knows how to go about solving a problem.

threes_companypu · May 2019

@phillyftm sorry to hear you’re going through that! Yay for sunshine though! Now when will it warm up? I just saw Pittsburgh is #1 in the country for most cloudy days and Philly was a couple spots below it. I didn’t realize how much sun we were lacking!

cmdesigner · May 2019

@zuuls_mom I am in the same boat as you re: work and complications. It is amazing how much stress there is with that but I have been so lucky as well. It's great to have supportive coworkers.

@LJMoon6 @diner04I bought nursery bras early and I have never been happier with a decision. So comfy! Do it! Treat yo-self

@cammie0526 adorable sign!

@kraane big old up to the back and hip pain. I had hip surgery 11 months ago and it has been rough, but my lower back on the opposite side gives me such problems I walk around like an old lady.

@jaykay2004 pancreatitis is no joke! I had that when my gallbladder went south in my early 20s. The pain can be unbelievable. I'm glad you figured out what is up.

@nomangos23 a very good friend had her baby at the end of March and he has terrible colic and she has a touch of PPD. It's great to have a new mom to talk to but just remember that all babies and moms handle things differently. But also, as a FTM, I also feel that bit of panic. Also, my LO super active at night, doing barrel rolls and using my bladder as a trampoline.

@kiddiesandkitties your announcement broke me. Like, in a good way.

@supermom34482 re: belly touching...touch them back! lol

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Est Due Date/ Weeks + Days: Sept 22/ 21 weeks + 3 days

FTM/STM/STM+: FTM

Team Green/Pink/Blue: Pink! We finalized her name: Maisie Elizabeth

Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of ...: "Least Weasel"

Upcoming Appointments: 5/23 with my midwife

How are you feeling?: I alternate between feeling great and being so tired I need an hour and a half nap. She is ON my bladder constantly and hiccuping a lot so that's great. We actually got her kicking on video the other night. This kid is a beast. At my AS they said I have a posterior placenta and her legs are long, so that is why I am feeling her every little move. And she is definitely a mover and a shaker, for sure.

Rants/Raves:
Raves: I am loving working from home 3x a week. It is the best bi-product of my ridiculous low BP. Also, MH was so sweet on mother's day and bought me a gift certificate for my favorite spa so that I can go get a prenatal massage. I guess I'll keep him

Rant: I had a full on breakdown about putting her in daycare. I feel so guilty about how long she's going to be there every day.

Questions: Is anyone doing an early shower? We're doing ours on July 7. It's just timing with parents and close family from out of state. I feel kind of weird doing it so early but also excited to get things done before it's so ridiculously hot in August. Also, am I a total control freak? I'm a graphic designer and was like "I AM MAKING MY INVITATIONS." People were like "oh...ok."

GTKY: You get to choose a fictional character to be BFFs with. Who do you choose? Blanche from Golden Girls.

zuuls_mom · May 2019

@cmdesigner don't beat yourself up about how much time she will be at daycare! She will have a total blast every day and learn so much! And of course at the end of the day when you pick her up she will be so excited to see you! Until she hits like 18M and then runs away from you because she doesn't want to go home haha. Seriously though, do not feel guilty. It's going to be just fine!

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