Baby is the size of a(n): plump raspberry or small strawberry depending on who you believe.
Upcoming appts: 7.25
How are you feeling?: I've been feeling a bit better. This morning I had some stretching pains in my ute which were uncomfortable. I miss sleeping without getting up to go to the bathroom. I try to sleep through it forever before finally getting up i need to stop doing that.
Rants/Raves: Rant: Being back at work is hard! Rave: We had so much fun yesterday afternoon...filled up a tiny splash pool in my backyard and my daughter (2.5) kept jumping in and splashing us and running away giggling. Being a mom is so awesome sometimes. I can't wait until she has someone to play with that isn't just laying on a towel. Oh other rave - I got a box from Stitch Fix on Friday and they sent me all great stuff! I got some shorts that are stretchy so actually comfortable (my maternity shorts look sloppy on me right now), a loose shirt and two loose dresses and a cute pair of sandals. Last time I tried Stitch Fix was 3 years ago and they did not listen to my feedback at all so I gave up on them but happy to give them a try again!
Questions: n/a
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? Not being pregnant. I freaking hate it. I am excited to feel the little kicks though.
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Upcoming appts: ultrasound with RE on Friday then hopefully released to OB
How are you feeling?: still tired but good overall
Rants/Raves: Rants: DD hasn’t been sleeping well on our travels, our flight was delayed 2+ hours yesterday which resulted in a very late bedtime for her Raves: She STTN last night! Too bad I didn’t
Questions:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? I loved once I started to look and feel pregnant with DD. The movement is awesome. And it’s the easiest time you’ll ever have caring for your baby.
Upcoming appts: today! Hb of 163. Panorama in three weeks.
How are you feeling?: This pregnancy was a surprise and as a result I was worried about my body being ready to conceive and the general health of the pregnancy since I haven’t even had a period since my last pregnancy. My OB didn’t seem worried when I asked him about my odds of this being a healthy pregnancy and said everything looked great. That I probably have a 95% chance all is well and that’s like normal. It was good to hear and calmed some fears. Everything just seems too easy. It’s like a dream. Still feel like crap. Nothing new there.
Rants/Raves: happy to have had my first ultrasound.
Questions:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? The energy in the second tri and how good food tastes. Of course, the baby.
Upcoming appts: 7/12!!! First one and I'm excited and terrified.
How are you feeling?: anxious!! And tired. My default is tired.
Rants/Raves: rant...the on and off again nausea is more annoying than anything. Rave...I have a pregnancy buddy at work, shes due in December but I havent told anybody else we're expecting.
Questions: are there any plus size groups/boards/ladies here??
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being preg I told my husband yesterday that I cant wait until I look pregnant and can feel the baby moving. It still doesnt feel totally real yet!
Upcoming appts: had my second US this morning. (I guess the benefit of twins is that they want to check them more frequently!) Heartbeats have increased to 148/150 and everyone is looking good in there - it's crazy how much they've grown since just last week! We officially graduated from the RE today so next appt is 7/19 with the "real" OB.
How are you feeling?: Kind of a mixture of emotions, really. Everyone at the RE's office has been so nice and they were all sad to see me go and told me to bring the babies back to visit.
As for actual symptoms, my nausea has improved a little - I'm still queasy in the middle of the night through mid-morning but as the day wears on I feel better.
Rants/Raves: This is so silly, but I feel huge I've gained 12lbs! I know a lot of it is bloating but all I can eat right now is carbs on carbs on carbs and multiple meals per day. I miss my healthy food but even the thought of healthy food makes me gag right now. I know I gotta do what I gotta do to get through it but I'm REALLY hoping I can get back to some semblance of good eating here soon. I think part of it is really hard mentally because I lost a ton of weight a while ago and was maintaining that loss and feeling great. Everyone reminds me "you're creating new life!" and I know that's totally valid and important but I also just don't feel like myself if that makes sense.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? Right now just getting through the feeling crappy stage, haha.
@Swiftlet sorry you’re worried about the eating and weight gain. For what it’s worth, I have always eaten terribly during the first tri. I am literally just trying to survive. Things do get better in a few weeks and will level off. Hang in there! 💚
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: ASAP. Will love and adore whoever we get.
Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry/Raspberry
Upcoming appts: 7/16
How are you feeling?: Meh. I've had a cold for 3.5 weeks now. It's much better, but I'm still in a lot of discomfort. Just back from Italy, so I'm kind of jet lagged. Spotting...have spotted the whole time. Doc isn't worried, so I'm less worried than I was at first, but it definitely makes me loathe to tell anyone before 12 weeks. Morning sickness coming on in waves. Today was the first day I did not throw up in a while, which was good. Fatigue has been intense. I have no energy.
Rants/Raves: Joined a new team at work and I'm excited because I think it's going to be a much better fit, but I'm anxious because the transition has been difficult with the timing of my sickness and vacation. I also kept two of my most difficult cases and they're continuing to give me a lot of stress.
Questions: None right now.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant?: Second trimester: the fresh excitement after telling people, not having to be secretive/dodgy anymore, the bump, the prospect of more energy and feeling better.
First baby due February 21, 2019 Located in Columbia, SC
Re: Group 3 (2/15/2/21) Check-in w/o 7/8
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out!
Baby is the size of a(n): plump raspberry or small strawberry depending on who you believe.
Upcoming appts: 7.25
How are you feeling?: I've been feeling a bit better. This morning I had some stretching pains in my ute which were uncomfortable. I miss sleeping without getting up to go to the bathroom. I try to sleep through it forever before finally getting up i need to stop doing that.
Rants/Raves: Rant: Being back at work is hard! Rave: We had so much fun yesterday afternoon...filled up a tiny splash pool in my backyard and my daughter (2.5) kept jumping in and splashing us and running away giggling. Being a mom is so awesome sometimes. I can't wait until she has someone to play with that isn't just laying on a towel. Oh other rave - I got a box from Stitch Fix on Friday and they sent me all great stuff! I got some shorts that are stretchy so actually comfortable (my maternity shorts look sloppy on me right now), a loose shirt and two loose dresses and a cute pair of sandals. Last time I tried Stitch Fix was 3 years ago and they did not listen to my feedback at all so I gave up on them but happy to give them a try again!
Questions: n/a
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? Not being pregnant. I freaking hate it. I am excited to feel the little kicks though.
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18"
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
Upcoming appts: ultrasound with RE on Friday then hopefully released to OB
How are you feeling?: still tired but good overall
Rants/Raves:
Rants: DD hasn’t been sleeping well on our travels, our flight was delayed 2+ hours yesterday which resulted in a very late bedtime for her
Raves: She STTN last night! Too bad I didn’t
Questions:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? I loved once I started to look and feel pregnant with DD. The movement is awesome. And it’s the easiest time you’ll ever have caring for your baby.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
Upcoming appts: today! Hb of 163. Panorama in three weeks.
How are you feeling?: This pregnancy was a surprise and as a result I was worried about my body being ready to conceive and the general health of the pregnancy since I haven’t even had a period since my last pregnancy. My OB didn’t seem worried when I asked him about my odds of this being a healthy pregnancy and said everything looked great. That I probably have a 95% chance all is well and that’s like normal. It was good to hear and calmed some fears. Everything just seems too easy. It’s like a dream. Still feel like crap. Nothing new there.
Rants/Raves: happy to have had my first ultrasound.
Questions:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? The energy in the second tri and how good food tastes. Of course, the baby.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): Baby can fit on a dime
Upcoming appts: 7/30. Had an ultrasound on 7/5 and saw baby's heartbeat 😍
How are you feeling?: Nausea has been steady but mild the last few days. Today has been BAD. I have been trying so hard not to puke.
Rants/Raves: Nausea. Enough said.
Questions: this FTM is feeling guilty for not enjoying this pregnancy so far. Second tri gets better, right?!
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? Being a Momma. I feel like I've been working my way up to this for at least a decade.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out!
Baby is the size of a(n): jelly bean!
Upcoming appts: 7/12!!! First one and I'm excited and terrified.
How are you feeling?: anxious!! And tired. My default is tired.
Rants/Raves: rant...the on and off again nausea is more annoying than anything.
Rave...I have a pregnancy buddy at work, shes due in December but I havent told anybody else we're expecting.
Questions: are there any plus size groups/boards/ladies here??
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being preg
I told my husband yesterday that I cant wait until I look pregnant and can feel the baby moving. It still doesnt feel totally real yet!
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): Raspberry
Upcoming appts: Ultrasound on Thursday!
How are you feeling?: Pretty good just tired
Rants/Raves: Rave because my flight this morning went well!
Questions: Nothing right now.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? Feeling baby movement!!
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
Upcoming appts: graduated to regular OB after IVF! next week first appointment
How are you feeling?: so tired. and nausea comes and goes especially if i’m even a little hungry
Rants/Raves: had a subchorionic hemorrhage last week. very scary
Questions:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? FTM, DH and I have been trying to get here for years.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out but just feeling like it’s a boy right now for whatever reason.
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
Upcoming appts: TODAY! 3rd US this afternoon
How are you feeling?: nervous about my appt today. We had an MC in Jan so just keeping FX. Also tired and nauseous at the present moment.
Rants/Raves:
Rave - y’all! So nice to be able to share and discuss with you ladies esp since we haven’t told our friends yet.
Rants - feeling anxious!
Questions: none for now!
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant? FTM so I’m excited to see my bump when it arrives!
@nhh11 good luck at your appt today!
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: ASAP. Will love and adore whoever we get.
Baby is the size of a(n): Blueberry/Raspberry
Upcoming appts: 7/16
How are you feeling?: Meh. I've had a cold for 3.5 weeks now. It's much better, but I'm still in a lot of discomfort. Just back from Italy, so I'm kind of jet lagged. Spotting...have spotted the whole time. Doc isn't worried, so I'm less worried than I was at first, but it definitely makes me loathe to tell anyone before 12 weeks. Morning sickness coming on in waves. Today was the first day I did not throw up in a while, which was good. Fatigue has been intense. I have no energy.
Rants/Raves: Joined a new team at work and I'm excited because I think it's going to be a much better fit, but I'm anxious because the transition has been difficult with the timing of my sickness and vacation. I also kept two of my most difficult cases and they're continuing to give me a lot of stress.
Questions: None right now.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to about being pregnant?: Second trimester: the fresh excitement after telling people, not having to be secretive/dodgy anymore, the bump, the prospect of more energy and feeling better.
Located in Columbia, SC