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September 2019 Moms
lillywonderland
member
Estimated due date/ weeks + days:
FTM: What are you most scared about?
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STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies?
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play?
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of:
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended?
Weekly Check In, 5/28
lillywonderland
member
Estimated due date/ weeks + days:
FTM: What are you most scared about?
-or-
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies?
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play?
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of:
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended?
Re: Weekly Check In, 5/28
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Nada!! Aside from being more tired because DS is a rambunctious 2yo (tomorrow is his birthday!! 🥳 🥺) Maybe that’s why I was shocked there’s some lady parts in there! 🧐
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play?
*eta Team Pink! I would love both kiddos to play golf! DH and I were quite the twosome before we had kids and I miss golfing. I also played soccer for many years and would love to see them get into that. I’m not a huge basketball fan, so please please please don’t let them be into it!!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Air sacs are forming in LO’s lungs / Barbie doll size (to the chagrin of DH 😜)
Upcoming Appointments: June 5th
How are you feeling?: Fan-freakin’-tastic!
Rants/Raves: Back on the mainland - boo!! However, DS officially turns 2 tomorrow! I can’t believe how quickly these past two years have gone! We went and picked up his balance bike this weekend (helmet is coming later this week - they were out of stock in store). He is a tiny little fiend on it already, lifting his legs when he’s going down little hills. Looking forward to seeing him really using it!! @zuuls_mom Did you know they have “Strider Cups”? DH’s friend sent him a video of a recent event that he saw in LA. It is beyond adorable!!
Questions: Nah, we cool!
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Elton John!!
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 23 weeks!!
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 25+1
FTM: What are you most scared about?
-or-
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Everything is just much harder this time around. Like @lillywonderland, I'm guessing a big part of it is toddler-chasing in addition to human-incubating, but still...
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Ugh... probably football, like @nomangos23. Which is weird, because DH works for an NFL team and I looove football. Just don't want DS to play. For DD, I'm just hoping she has a little tomboy in her. Not sure how I'd handle a princess (but I'm sure we'd figure it out!!)
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Good lord, feels like a huge monster when she's kicking around in there, but actually a cauliflower.
Upcoming Appointments: Had GD screen this morning and now nothing for another month.
How are you feeling?: Huge and tired. But nothing seriously wrong
Rants/Raves: We had our first 90° day over the weekend and it wiped me out more than I'd care to admit. It's gonna be a looooong August. **I can do this, I can do this, I can do this**
Questions: nah.
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Woodstock '99. My parents would never let me go to concerts when I lived with them, so when I was 19 I saved up and a bunch of friends and I went to Woodstock, lol. And (as we all know) it was horrible and ended even worse. Luckily we got out of there before the riots got too bad.
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies?
Not really. I had a bit more nausea this time but it still wasn’t a ton. Things have come earlier like heartburn and hip pain but I think that’s to be expected. Second pregnancy is no joke! I’m enjoying this one less than the first, which I though was a breeze.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play?
Blue. I’m really hoping neither boy is interested in football or wrestling. DS1 is playing soccer right now, which I’ve alwasy found boring. He’s also doing T Ball. I’m hoping he enjoys that and wants to continue playing baseball. I’d also like to see him get into something like cross country, tennis and MH wants him to swim. He’s not really athletic though. Lol. Hoping the next one is.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of:
size of an Honest Tea bottle.
Upcoming Appointments:
Thursday for my 24 week appointment. I’m wondering when they do the glucose test.
How are you feeling?:
feeling pretty good currently. I hate how out of breath I get when I go for walks. Makes staying active kind of hard.
Rants/Raves: Nothing really this week. Little man has been super active and I love it.
Questions:
How soon is too soon for the AC? Is not super hot but it’s so humid in our house! All this stupid rain. MH thinks it’s too early. I think it’s fine.
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended?
Backstreet Boys was my first real concert. My town used to do a festival every July that would have minor rock bands come so we always went to those as a family but I don’t consider them “real” concerts.
@nomangos23 good luck on your scan! I’m terrified of DS wanting to play football after all the CTE developments. Unfortunately football is the “in” sport for our school district so I guess we will see.
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? All my symptoms this go around have been more mild. I feel like my “second tri energy boost” has also been more mild, but that could be from chasing around a 3yo.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I would love baby girl to do dance and gymnastics like I did, and I would love DS to do soccer like his dad. I realllly would loathe if they did softball and baseball because I just hate watching it, but I know I’ll be the mom making glitter vinyl shirts on my Cricut and tailgating in my Subaru Outback at every game no matter what they decide!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: a grapefruit which is coincidentally what I eat every day
Upcoming Appointments: Glucose test at the end of next month
How are you feeling?: tired and overwhelmed but so excited!
Rants/Raves: Rant 1: My runaway kitty unfortunately was struck and killed by a car on Friday. Explaining it to DS was so hard but I wanted to be honest and not let him think she ran away and would come back. He has done really well with it though. Rant 2: My SIL is a keyboard warrior constantly getting in fights with people on FB articles. While I believe in most of her stances, she has recently had some retaliation where people have commented really crude things on her public posts just trolling her. My problem with this is that she has my son in public pictures and in her header photo and it makes me uneasy to think there’s just hateful people I’d never interact with looking at him and writing hateful things even if they’re not related to him at all. Rave: I got DH to agree to go camping this summer! I haven’t been tent camping since college and I’m so excited to take DS. I cant wait to unplug for the weekend and spend family time together.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? I think it was Reliant K & The Rocket Summer when I was 14
Car Seat
Stroller
Furniture – Crib / Dresser / Chair / Mattress / Changing Pad
Burp Cloth (8)
Swaddle Blanket (4)
Bath Tub
Rinsing Cup for bath
Washcloths (6)
Towels (hooded because they are sooooo cute) (2)
Pack n Play with Bassinet setting
PnP Sheets (2)
Waterproof Mattress Protector (2)
Crib sheets (4…2 were for daycare)
Crib Skirt
Changing Pad cover (2)
Diaper Bag
Diaper Genie (and refills)
Boppy
Nursing cover (but honestly, DS hated mine after 7mo and a swaddle blanket works just fine)
Boon Cleaning supplies for bottles (brush / grass / tree / flower)
High Chair
Baby Carrier
Baby Book
Bouncer
Thermometer (we got a forehead one that came with a regular thermometer)
Nail Clipper
Brush and Comb
Baby Video Monitor
Cool Mist Humidifier
Baby “Gym” / Play Mat
Swaddle Sleep Sacks (2)
Frieda Nose Sucker
Swaddle blankets (DS is possessive of his)
Hooded Towels
Washcloths (because somehow I only have 3 now and it came in a pack of 6...)
Another Video Monitor
Crib sheet / changing cover (in a different color because...new nursery theme)
Baby Book
Cool mist humidifier
@RedBreast35 You don’t have to share what team DH works for (if you don’t want...), but what does he do?!? I’m so curious now!! I also loooooove football, but there’s no way I’m okay with DS playing it. NO THANK YOU.
@calliah DH hates soccer (and also finds it incredibly boring) but I love it, and IMO it is the BEST sport out there for kiddos because they have to run so much in it. I’m sure DS will be playing little league since my FIL is still involved in it (really, it’s adorable how involved he is!)
FTM: What are you most scared about? Being home all day with the baby. I really enjoy working! I’m looking forward to the maternity leave, but also get anxious at the thought of not having that daily social interaction with adults (besides DH) that doesn’t revolve around the baby.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Love: Lacrosse! Born and raised in MD, so it’s kind of a given. Loathe: Football because of the risks; soccer because I selfishly don’t want to spend my weekends at little kid soccer games.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Head of cauliflower
Upcoming Appointments: 6/11 for my glucose test
How are you feeling?: Wonderful. I’ve been feeling baby move a little more lately which has been awesome!
Rants/Raves: Had such a great time at the lake the past few days! Sad to leave, but happy to see DH later tonight.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Kelly Clarkson & Clay Aiken (LOL)
FTM: What are you most scared about? Labour and delivery. I have no idea how strong I will be, and what my pain tolerance will be. Also scared to be alone for a week at a time with a newborn as DH works away every other week. Which also means I am terrified he may miss the birth altogether.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Team Green.
Would love to put LO in gymnastics, and some sort of music lessons. I hope that he/she will also be into sports. Anything but hockey. It takes up SO much time and money, and involves a LOT of travel.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Baby's finger is a long as a coffee bean...
Upcoming Appointments: June 5th. Standard appt and will be booking my glucose test from there.
How are you feeling?: I feel good most of the time. I randomly get super sore muscles and feet. And my right hip has been nothing but a problem. Massage and chiro have been life savers!
Rants/Raves: Rave: I feel baby all of the time! So active. I don't know if this is any foreshadowing for an active kid who never sleeps, but I sure do enjoy feeling baby move a lot. And I swear the stronger kicks can be felt from the outside now.
Rant: Sleeping has become very uncomfortable. Why must sleep elude me prior to baby's arrival!?
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? I don't know if I am recalling correctly, but it may have been Hillary Duff when I was in elementary school with a bunch of my aunts and cousins.
Married 05/26/17
STM; DS 9/14/2019
EDD 6/13/2022
@calliah we put our ACs in this weekend and it has been amazing! Pregnancy makes you so much hotter than normal don’t let DH make you suffer!
@kaceyallan my hips are horrible at night too! DS was wild in the womb and is a horrible sleeper. He still doesn’t sleep through the night and he is 3 🤦🏻♀️. I hope for your sake this isn’t a direct correlation!
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 9/26, 22+5
FTM: What are you most scared about?
-or-
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Nope. I have had SUCH similar pregnancies from one to the next that it’s honestly shocking to me. Every aspect is always identical with the one variant being weight gain – but directly correlated to prepreg weight (start thinner / gain more, start heavier / gain less).
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Always pink! All our girls are involved in dance and I love it. It’s not a huge commitment week to week (for now) and the recital is literally adorable. I enjoyed having them in swim, but, gets expensive. We have one in lacrosse right now and the commitment is overwhelming to me (2x weekly practices, 1x weekly games, plus additional ‘things’ – at kindergarten level). I’d be happy to stick to dance and gymnastics!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: an ear of corn!
Upcoming Appointments: Monday June 3 for 24w. I believe we will discuss GD testing, tho I am tempted to decline.
How are you feeling?: Pretty decent. We’ve been cooking more, meal planning, bringing lunches/snacks to work etc and I think that is helping my overall wellbeing. Sleep is still just eh. I think I’m going to start taking Unisom and see if that helps. My hips definitely get SORE in the night and I’m SUUUPER wiped by the time I sit on the couch at night. And walking up a flight of stairs is basically like running a marathon.
Rants/Raves: Rant: feeling especially LARGE lately. But not cute and round. Square and mushy and just, fat. I was pretty small my last two pregnancies so it’s sort of throwing me in a bit of a negative self-image slump. Rave: I got a Solly wrap newborn carrier and it arrived over the weekend, and I LOVE IT SO MUCH. It is totally giving me the feels.
Questions:
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? I’m fairly embarrassed to say that it was Hanson.
@lillywonderland are you having a party for DS? I love kids parties!!
@nomangos23 SAME with the PTSD. I’m having MAJOR anxiety over all the things. I have found myself feeling teary almost every day with worry and fear about how I’m going to handle this baby being on the outside. I hope you are able to ease your fears and enjoy as much as you can.
@RedBreast35 we hit 90 this weekend too and everyone wanted to be outside, and all I wanted to do was sit my butt on the couch under a fan. This summer might be scary!
@calliah I think glucose is generally done at the 28w appointment? So they will probably address it with you on Thursday. Historically, my office has had me take home the drink at the 24w appt with instructions for drinking it before the 28w. Also, we already put our ACs in the windows and I have no regrets.
@duewithpu2 OH NO! I’m so sorry about your kitty. ☹
@cammie0526 you should look into new mom groups and other similar type get togethers in your area! They aren’t always super ‘on the surface’ but they usually exist. They were a lifesaver for me during maternity leave with my first, and I’m looking forward to seeking some out again with this LO. It’s hard to find mom friends once you’re past the infancy stage.
@duewithpu2 Oops, you snuck in there! I’m so sorry about your kitty cat!! That is a tough convo to have with your DS. I hope he is doing okay taking the news.
@cammie0526 I second trying to find a mom group. My hospital has a breastfeeding support group (FB and IRL once a week). It was nice to have that once a week meeting for me when DS was new. I don’t have a ton of friends in the area and although my BFF’s LO is only 4 months older than DS, she was already back at work when DS was “out”, lol.
@kaceyallan How far away does YH work? Labor usually takes hours, so would he be able to leave work mid-week for LO’s arrival once you’re admitted to the hospital?
@kiddiesandkitties I think DS needs to start up his swim lessons again. We stopped last year because I didn’t think he was “getting” it because he was only like 14mo. I think he’ll be able to listen and “obey” better this summer!
@calliah Don't discount humidity in the house. That can lead to mold and stuff.
@duewithpu2 I'm so sorry about your kitty!
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Lots more ache and pains this time around. Also I have not gotten the 2nd tri burst of ebergy
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I'm open for anything.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Barbie doll
Upcoming Appointments: Next week with 1 hour GTT
How are you feeling?: Sleepy and need to listen to when my body says to quit so my hips don't scream
Rants/Raves: DH is starting to work on my honey do list so we can start getting things in order for baby
Questions:
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Bare Naked Ladies
@duewithpu2 So sorry about your kitty
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: Sept 21 / 23+3
FTM: What are you most scared about? Pushing a human out of my vagina!!!!!
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I'm not a traditional sports player or fan, but I'd be cool with pretty much any sport she chooses. It'd be fun if she studied an instrument, figure skated, and/or did ballet since I did those things, but I'm fine if she doesn't. She could do pretty much anything besides strip and I'd be down. Unless it's hella expensive I guess... I always wanted to get into horseback riding but my parents said no which, in hindsight, was probably because it ain't cheap.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: chinchilla
Upcoming Appointments: glucose June 10
How are you feeling?: Not too bad. My back feels slightly better but now my pelvis hurts.
Rants/Raves: Picking up the new car today (I think)! Also, I only have 6 days of school left (7 if I count the professional development day I have after the kids' last day) THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!
Questions:
@lillywonderland My husband is an 8 hour drive away when he is at work. And he works underground, so there will probably be a bit of time to get the message to him that he needs to leave and head home. I'd assume I'll need 8-10 hours from the time I go into labour to get him home. And work will definitely let him leave mid-shift if I go into labour. But I don't want to go through all that labouring without him either! Oh man. It gives me anxiety to think about.
Married 05/26/17
STM; DS 9/14/2019
EDD 6/13/2022
@duewithpu2 I'm so so sorry about your kitty and having to tell your son
@lillywonderland he's the assistant to the head coach. It sounds all prestigious, but the shine of working around famous people all the time has worn off. Now he's just the assistant to a demanding boss who has never had to do basic life things on his own. (For examples- he gets phone calls at 11pm because boss can't remember Amazon password; phone call while his boss is on a family vacation because doesn't like his rental car and wants MH to fix it; has to take his teenage daughter's car to mechanic; etc.)
@cammie0526 it's crazy how big lacrosse is around here. I'm a transplant, so it was a big shock how big a deal it is!
@kaceyallan would YH not be able to get off work for birth if that's a week he works?!? Or maybe just not get there in time? Ugh, I hope that's not the case! And unlike @duewithpu2 DS was a wildman in the womb as well, but he's been a better than average sleeper- so it's not definite!
@lilywonderland Welcome home hope you had an amazing time and also Happy birthday to your DS!
@nomangos23 Good luck at your appointment.
@redbreast35 I am feeling huge and tired too! Takes me like 2 days to recover from the weekends and all the running around now.
@calliah Good luck at your appointment. I am with you on the a/c…I want it on but I’m not ready for it yet.
@duewithpu2 Sorry about your cat. Glad DS is taking it good thou.
@cammie0526 Is it possible to do some side work at home? Baby does sleep a lot in the beginning so maybe having a project might make the days go by faster.
@kaceyallan Ask your dr if you have plantar fasciitis because I found out I do and have been using a tennis ball to roll out my feet and it has made a huge huge huge difference. I am not that sore anymore esp when getting up in the morning.
@kiddiesandkitties yes to the sore everything! What do you do with all the old dance recital costumes?
@monkeysmom80 I need to create a honey do list! I have been thinking of so many things I want to accomplish before LO gets here.
@themadcamel Congrats on the new car and almost being done for the school year!
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 25 weeks
FTM: What are you most scared about?
-or-
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Not really, just every pregnancy gets a little harder and I get sorer sooner
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? pink - we do dance in the fall for my oldest and soccer in the summer. My second is too young for sports yet but I'd love for them to be in the same sport otherwise I don't know how I'll get everyone to practices/games
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: baseball glove
Upcoming Appointments: end of June for GD testing
How are you feeling?: sore, like a whale, tired, hungry, did I mention sore?
Rants/Raves: Over this rain! Bring on the sun please
Questions: Do you plan on getting furniture your kids will share or each kid gets their own set?
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Spice girls!!!
FTM: What are you most scared about?
-or-
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Not in the 2nd tri. Major MS difference the 1st
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I kind of want someone to get into riding but at the same time I totally don't because it is so expensive. I grew up the poor kid who was lucky to have horses though. We may have had some money if we didn't have so many animals!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Cauliflower
Upcoming Appointments: mid June for a regular one
How are you feeling?: Pretty good. Pretty tired at night. Good in the morning but going to do some testing soon just to make sure nothing is going on with iron, etc.
Rants/Raves: I'm finally feeling baby higher up and even saw my belly moving some. Wasn't sure with the anterior placenta but seems normal right now.
Questions:
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Some kind of festival tour. Primus, Beck. I can't remember who else.
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 9/27; 22w4d
FTM: What are you most scared about?
-or-
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? LO2 seems wigglier than DS was, but I am guessing I just feel it more due to the looser muscles. Or maybe I need to brace myself for a more active child (DS is pretty chill).
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I definitely want them both to be active and do something they love. I would prefer that neither play football for the same reasons others have cited. And I second the boring-ness of baseball and softball!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: A red bell pepper.
Upcoming Appointments: June 10 for a boring one.
How are you feeling?: Great! Pretty dang tired after hanging out with childless people all weekend who don't apparently have an off switch, but great otherwise!
Rants/Raves: Rave: DS is in the language explosion phase and it's so fun! Rant: I read "The Giving Tree" to DS this morning and bawled my way through it. 1) What's up with that book being so f'ing sad?! 2) Why can't my hormones take a chill pill?
Questions: Nothing.
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Chris LeDoux. I grew up in rural Texas, so he happened to be playing at a rodeo I was at.
supermom34482 My feet only just started hurting yesterday for no apparent reason. I'll keep an eye on it over the next week and bring it up at my next appt. Although using a tennis ball to massage them out isn't a bad idea in general, plantar fasciitis or not! Also, so jealous you have seen Spice Girls!!
@ternsetc Being alone during labour/delivery terrifies me, but I don't know that I want anyone else there except my DH. I've been thinking about getting a doula, just so I have support, but it's hard to justify the cost of one.
Married 05/26/17
STM; DS 9/14/2019
EDD 6/13/2022
@nomangos23 I've been to Ozzfest too! I was 14 and my parents took me and my brother who was 12 at the time lol.
@RedBreast35 It was only in the mid-70's this weekend, but with the direct sunlight it felt soooo hot. I'm definitely melting this summer.
@calliah get that AC, girl! Tell him the baby votes with you so he's out voted.
@mamaber2204 miss youuuuu!
@duewithpu2 I'm so sorry! That sounds absolutely awful. Hugs.
@themadcamel your idea for adult interaction sounds pretty spot on with how my maternity leave went lol.
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 24+6
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? Not too much has been different. I've been super sick, but I guess the difference is the nausea was continuous this time whereas I just puked more and had bouts throughout the day with DS. Definitely more tired this time, but like @lillywonderland said...toddler.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Team pink! I'd love for her to get into Orchestra and/or a team sport of some kind. Not really picky on which one. Same for DS. I want him to get involved in sports, but I am hoping for baseball or something that doesn't have as much injury/contact as Football does.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Cantaloupe
Upcoming Appointments: Just had my first appt with the high risk OB today and it went so well! Baby girl is currently measuring 1lb. 9oz. and still getting plenty of blood flow from the placenta! My next regular OB appt is 6/18 and I will also being doing the glucose test that day.
How are you feeling?: Pretty great! Have been having pretty minimal nausea and have actually been able to hold off puking for over a week now which is amazing.
Rants/Raves: Only raves today! Been super MIA since my IL's were visiting for the weekend. We had so much fun though! Tons of shopping, a day at the Zoo and lots of food! We also switched DS to a toddler bed last night and he did SO WELL. I wanted to cry I was so proud. He only struggled for a few min at the start of bed time and then just laid down and stayed in bed! FX tonight goes well too! And finally, I just heard from my old boss that her 4th and final attempt at IVF was successful! I immediately started sobbing. They have waiting SO long and been through so much heartbreak! I'm just so happy for her!
Questions: Nope.
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Britney, bitch! I was 11 and it was amazing.
Married 8/16/13
BFP#1 DS 11/13/16
BFP# 2 MMC dx @ 13w 10/30/18
BFP# 3 Preemie DD born at 38w (IUGR) on 8/28/19 weighing 5.5lbs. Our little miracle
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? This time around a had morning sickness which was new to me. Also I can feel this little one kick so much more because my placenta is in the back with my daughter it was in the front. It crazy the difference it makes.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Team pink. I am game for watching any sport I think it would be cool to have one daughter into sports and the other more girly.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: baby is the size of a baseball glove.
Upcoming Appointments: tomorrow I have a check up ... I love hearing her little heart beat!
How are you feeling?: I am feeling good. Tired but that could be from running after a 19 month old.
Rants/Raves: My daughter finally got her appointment for June 17th to get tubes in her ears. Also my husband took Friday off and cleaned the house it was so nice to come home and not have to worry about cleaning up on the weekend.
Questions: nope
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? I think it was Sum 41
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? About the same except this one does not have an anterior placenta so I feel baby so much more!
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Team Blue-would love if he was musical or had a passion for music/probably will like hockey because all the boys in town play and that terrifies me!
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: baby is the size of a Barbie doll
Upcoming Appointments: next thursday for a quick check up
How are you feeling?: Tired all the time. I have given up on waiting for the second tri energy to kick in. Pregnancy with a toddler seems to mean I will never not be tired!
Rants/Raves: Rave-1 week to V-day!
Questions: none
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Backstreet Boys!
TTC 10/2013
RE Help from 10/2014-10/2016 (11 failed IUIs, a corrective surgery, and a donor embryo cycle)
9/2016-transferred two donor embies
BFP 9/29/26 EDD June 11
TTC 10/2013
RE Help from 10/2014-10/2016 (11 failed IUIs, a corrective surgery, and a donor embryo cycle)
9/2016-transferred two donor embies
BFP 9/29/26 EDD June 11
I'll do tags in a separate post
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Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 9/23, 23+2
FTM: What are you most scared about? Stillbirth and SIDS. I am pretty nervous about just being a mother in general and how I’m going to keep up with it. I am so used to my own schedule that I’m worried it will really be hard for me to adjust.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Pink! I think the only sport I’d be bummed if she was super into is competitive fast pitch. I played recreationally when I was younger, but it seemed way too intense and just not for me. I would love if she was into golf.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Fist is the size of a dice.
Upcoming Appointments: Not for a couple of weeks
How are you feeling?: Honestly? Not great. I’ve been feeling super sick for the past week. Just nauseous and crummy. I almost wonder if I have a low-grade cold or flu. I have also been in pain when I walk or try to get dressed. So that hasn’t been super fun.
Rants/Raves: We had a fun weekend. We ended up taking a mini roadtrip to Zion NP and then spent a night in Vegas with some friends. I probably won’t do another roadtrip while pregnant, but it was nice to get out.
Questions: Nada
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Switchfoot
FTM: What are you most scared about? Labor and delivery. I'm not good with blood or needles and watching the bachelorette the other night didn't help.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I'm a huge soccer fan. Played my from 5 years old on up and somehow I turned my football loving husband into a soccer nut. So I definitely hope soccer is in our future.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: mr potato head!
Upcoming Appointments: just had my normal OB appointment today and have my AS follow up on 6/7. Everything went well today.
How are you feeling?: Big!
Rants/Raves: We just got back from our babymoon in Florida. It was so nice to get away and enjoy the beach. Even went to a spring where the water was so clear!
Questions: none
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Ed Sheeran!!! He is an amazing musician!
Damn, this took me all day, on and off, to write!
@lillywonderland MH is soooo excited to get a balance bike for LO. He’s going to have him out on the trails as soon as possible lol. I love that your little man is enjoying his new ride! Happy birthday to your son! Yum, confetti cake!
@nomangos23 I’ve been gaining weight like crazy the last couple weeks too. I almost don’t want to even track my weight any more. I could definitely clean up my diet tho. It’s so hard when all the sweets taste so good!!!
@redbreast35 lol at human-incubating. I made some comment yesterday about my parasite sucking the life out of me and causing my immune system to be weakened… my coworkers found that very funny lol. Sorry about your 90 degree day! Some lady made the comment to me today about it being 80 tomorrow and told me I should get a wet wash cloth for my neck. Thanks for the advice random stranger, but I think I’ll be fine. 90 on the other hand, I might take her advice lol.
@calliah I did swimming growing up and loved it. I’m not sure how much fun it is to watch but I wouldn’t mind sitting in the hot and humid pool area.
@duewithpu2 I’m sooo sorry to hear about your kitty. That’s so sad. I’m excited for you to go camping. I love it!
@cammie0526 I’m definitely scared to be home for so long all by myself. I’m hoping I’ll just be too tired to even care lol.
@kaceyallan I’m scared of labour too! EEK. We can do it! That definitely makes for a tricky situation with YH’s job. Do you have any family close by that could be there with you while he’s making his way home?
@kiddiesandkitties Dance recitals are the cutest thing every! I’m jealous of your meal planning. What’s your favorite lunch so far?
@monkeysmom80 I am having a hard time listening to my body too. I think I pushed it too hard the other weekend and that’s what ultimately made me super sick.
@themadcamel So close to the end of the year! Yaya! And you’re not going back, right?
@supermom34482 I felt bad being MIA last week too but my cold made it impossible to concentrate.
@janat1717 I’ve only felt LO moving lower down and I contribute that to my anterior placenta. When did you start feeling LO moving higher up?
@mamaber2204 I love it when LO pick up new words left and right. What’s the newest phrase from your LO?
@ternsetc Sleep has been hit or miss with me too. I don’t know why either! Some nights my hips hurt sooo bad even the pillow between the knees doesn’t work. Other nights I’m out cold the whole night and wake feeling super rested.
@zuuls_mom I’m so glad your appointment went well. That’s got to be a huge relief. I love hearing IF success stories!! Yay!
@kdl89 I’m so jealous that YH cleaned your house on his day off. I love it when MH cleans but he never does it on his day off because he says it’s his day to relax lol. Ok dude.
@cateyes543 Ugh hockey! I forget, you’re in Wi, right?
@kgg2241 I’m sorry you’ve been feeling gross. It’s definitely possible you have a cold. Somethings going around. I had a terrible one last week. Hope you feel better soon! BTW I loved switchfoot growing up!!
@pj_soccer I’m glad you had a good appointment.
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 9-30, 22w+2d
FTM: What are you most scared about? I’m scared I’m going to hate being a mom. I know I can do it and be good at it but I’m scared I’m going to hate it.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? This is one of the things I am soo looking forward to. I loved going to all the after school activities and I can’t wait to take my LO to all of his. I would hate it if LO wanted to be in hockey. Hockey is not only super dangerous but all the players always have such a hot head! I do not want my LO to turn out like that lol.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of:
Upcoming Appointments: in a couple weeks
How are you feeling?: After randomly throwing up early last week I ended up getting a really bad cold that took me out of commission. No fever so that was good, but sore throat, body aches and chills, and dizziness. It was no fun! And right before our first big camping trip. I’m still getting caught up on here and at work.
Rants/Raves: Besides being slightly under the weather still, our first camping trip was a success! We had 6 campers in our group so it was a large amount of people. It will take some time for the dogs to get used to it but I think this summer will be super fun. Speaking of this summer… jeez is it going to go super fast! I have plans just about every weekend until August. I’m a little worried about when we’re going to find time for birthing classes and a tour of the hospital…
Both of my baby showers (one on my side and one on MH’s side) are going to be in July. It seems early but I guess I would rather have them out of the way sooner rather than later so I know what stuff we still need to buy. One of the showers is going to be Harry Potter themed and I’m super excited that a couple of my friends are randomly going to be in town (from across the country) and can come!
Questions: Anyone else dealing with upper back pain in the afternoon? It's not every day. I thought it was from my bras being too tight all day but after switching up my bra situation I'm still having the pain. I might need to ask my OB what I should do. It hurts to breath!
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? I can’t remember which one came first, either Snowpatrol or Afro-man and Vanilla ice lol.
Married: 8/2015
TTC #1: 4/2017
Testing: HSG, U/S, BW, and DH's SA all normal
DX: Unexplained
8/2018: Clomid + TI = BFN
9/2018: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
11/2018: Clomid + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
12/2018: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone \\ Cancelled due to cyst
1/2019: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD Sept 30th, 2019
10/7/2019: Healthy baby boy!
TTC #2: 12/2020
2/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
3/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
4/2021: Surprise! Natural BFP! \\ EDD Jan 6th, 2022 \\ Chemical, betas not rising
8/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
9/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
10/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
11/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD July 29th, 2022
FTM: What are you most scared about? Getting the postpartum blues/depression. I'm not looking forward to another long, cold winter cooped up with an infant.
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? Blue. Anything but soccer. I find it so boring. My main sport growing up was gymnastics which I did until I went to college. I also tried dance, softball, and basketball when I was younger and did a season of cross country and track & field in high school. My husband wasn't as athletic and didn't try as many sports. He did cross country in high school I think. I'm all for our son trying lots of different things and seeing what he likes.
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: Chinchilla
Upcoming Appointments: Monday for glucose test and 24 weeks appt
How are you feeling?: Pretty good still. Keeping up with regular workouts but I do get tired afterwards.
Rants/Raves: Had to turn the heat back on in the house. Will it ever be summer?
Questions:
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? Rustic Overtones.
TTC 10/2013
RE Help from 10/2014-10/2016 (11 failed IUIs, a corrective surgery, and a donor embryo cycle)
9/2016-transferred two donor embies
BFP 9/29/26 EDD June 11
@themadcamel your fear made me LOL.. I was petrified of that too but when it comes time to push you will be thrilled to get the baby out of you by that point Haha. Hope your last few days of school wrap up nicely! Cheers to summer vacation!
Estimated due date/ weeks + days: 23 weeks 2 days
STM/ STM+: Any major differences between pregnancies? I was a lot more nauseous and sick during the first trimester this pregnancy. Other than that they are pretty similar
Team pink/blue/green: What sport / activity would you love / loathe your LO to play? I’d love for both my kids to play soccer. Football scares me! So many injuries. I’d love for our daughter to be into dance. But in the scheme of things it’s all about what they like and want to participate in. I will let expose them to various sports and activities and let them decide
Interesting Baby Fact / Baby is size of: baby fingers are as long as a coffee bean
Upcoming Appointments: 2 weeks away
How are you feeling?: pretty good
Rants/Raves: none at the moment
Questions: for STMs/+ was your second labor and delivery faster than your first?
GTKY: What is the first concert you ever attended? *NSYNC! Haha