TTGP Check In w/o 7/29

puppylove8910 · July 2019

This is a check-in for those that were active in TTGP board before moving over here. Feel free to answer the questions or just make general conversation.

What's going on this week?

How far along are you?

Upcoming appointments?

Cravings/Symptoms?

Rants/Raves/Randoms?

Questions?

varimama · July 2019

Are there rules for how long you were participating in TTGP to post here? I just don’t want to have anyone eyeroll me or think I’m snubbing you all so I respect it either way 😊

EmilyLove25 · July 2019

@varimama Great question!

chichiphin · July 2019

@varimama I feel like we shouldn't fully restrict this one to the 3 mo rule... if others agree

kagesstarshroom · July 2019

@varimama I definitely agree no rules for participation length--but also, this is a Thursday post not a Monday post?

varimama · July 2019

@kagesstarshroom I can change it to Monday if people want. I think I have 4 more days to edit. Or we can just do Thursday going forward since there are so many Monday posts. Doesn’t matter to me just let me know what everyone thinks

kagesstarshroom · July 2019

@varimama I think we should keep it on Thursday because we have so many Monday posts! It's overwhelming. There was already one started last Thursday--to me, it would have made sense to just keep replying to that one? Though we are early in the BMB, and confusion is forgiveable.

kagesstarshroom · July 2019

@varimama I think we should keep it on Thursday because we have so many Monday posts! It's overwhelming. There was already one started last Thursday--to me, it would have made sense to just keep replying to that one? Though we are early in the BMB, and confusion is forgiveable.

puppylove8910 · July 2019

No rules to post! Feel free for someone else to take the lead on the weekly post though as I'll probably forget😂

WorkingOnMyNightCheese · July 2019

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mrsvp614 · August 2019

It's Thursday, so I'll post now.

What's going on this week? Family and work craziness has me super overwhelmed right now. Hoping to keep my cool during these next two weeks.

How far along are you? 7w + 6d

Upcoming appointments? Next one is Aug 14th, for exam, U/S, and NIPT. I had a confirmation of pregnancy appointment last week, and got a little peek on a handheld.

Cravings/Symptoms? Cravings: Ugh, all of the carbs and bad things. I feel like I'm constantly eating to keep from feeling icky, but other than bloat, that's the only thing I'm really dealing with.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? FIL had a big surgery for his cancer yesterday. He has a week long recovery ahead, so MIL will be staying with us for another week, and we'll be her transportation back and forth to the hospital.
I also have a big week at work coming up, with a huge project I'm in charge of, plus two new people on my team.
Also DS starts a new daycare Monday, so I'm just super stressed out with all the changes right now.

Enough about me... I'm excited to see more TTGP grads and hoping you will take over the April BMB!

Questions? Nope.

stassischroeder · August 2019

@varimama +1 to no rules for the TTGP check-in

Andplusalso, it would be weird to not see you in here!

@kagesstarshroom FFTC: I can never remember which days are for which check ins. Although I never forget a UO Thursday or FFFC Friday!

@MrsVP614 SAME with the carbs and bad things. I'm basically feeling/eating like I'm hungover. And damn girl, you have a LOT going on at home and work. You need to book a massage or some sort of self care! How did you FIL's surgery go?

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What's going on this week? just lots of appointments this week. Had a haircut on Monday (THANK GOD), my first u/s yesterday (also, THANK GOD), and DS has a routine check up tomorrow.

How far along are you? 7+5

Upcoming appointments? my first OB appt on Aug 16. Although I'm tempted to push it back a week to make sure I can get blood drawn for the NIPT. Buuuuuuuuut if I push it back then DH won't be able to come with.... *shrug*

Cravings/Symptoms? right now I'm AAALLLL about cream cheese, alfalfa sprout, and avocado sandwiches on whole wheat toast. I'm just happy that some of that is healthy. Otherwise I crave greasy junk like I'm hungover. Also, still moody, and still tired.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? DH might take DS to his family's lake house this weekend. I'm tempted to go, but also tempted to indulge in a couple quiet days at home #allthesleep. Not to mention that, if I go, we'd pretty much have to tell my IL's that I'm KU, and I'd rather not do that yet. Buuuuuut the last (and first) time DH did this with DS, DS turned into a monster for the following month. So, I'm not sure if he was acting out because he was away from me for two days, or if it was just coincidence.

Oh, and on Tuesday evening I was grocery shopping with DS. Got to the check out counter and I managed to drop and break a glass jar of pasta sauce

Embarrassing, and it made DS cry because it startled him. Gold star momming moment.

Questions? Nah

chichiphin · August 2019

@stassischroeder LUCKY to be craving healthy ish! I'm not too bad right now with wanting absolute trash, but I'm sure it is coming.
@MrsVP614 i'm sorry your next few days are going to be so crazy!! hopefully the time goes by quickly until you're done being the driver ha

What's going on this week? great in my book! got 2 workouts in already this week so I'm doing better than last time

How far along are you? 5+1

Upcoming appointments? tomorrow! U/S and bw at the RE

Cravings/Symptoms? baaaad bloat, worse than last time. I look ridiculous by about 6pm each night

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm just ready to get to our NT & NIPT... I need that peace of mind and I just want to tell people so my bloat can hang out freely.... but that won't happen until about Sept 10 ish

Questions? nah

stassischroeder · August 2019

@chichiphin don't worry, that's the only healthy-ish thing I want to eat LOL. Everything else is garbage. And +1 to both the second pregnancy bloat, and to wanting to get the NIPT and NT scan done ASAP.

mercury94 · August 2019

*lurking from April*

@chichiphin So glad to hear I’m not the only one getting the terrible bloat this early. It’s nuts. On Friday, a bunch of people were asking what I did to lose so much weight. On Tuesday, I felt like my stomach decided it was already time to get round. WTF? Sending you so many good vibes ahead of your NT and NIPT.

puppylove8910 · August 2019

Hiiiii!!! @WorkingOnMyNightCheese

kagesstarshroom · August 2019

@stassischroeder I wish I was craving avocado--I anticipated craving it actually. But nope. =/ Um also LOL at the pasta sauce. I am sure it was embarrassing at the time, esp. that it upset DS, but it's a funny story.

@MrsVP614 Can you at least see the light at the end of the tunnel w/ all this ILs stuff? I am glad you have us to complain to, bc I know you're in a tough spot where you do sympathize w/ them, but they seem to be unapologetic or at least not understanding on how much they are putting you out/stressing you out, and that's truly not fair, even if what they are going thru also affects your fam.

@chichiphin "So my bloat can hang out freely" lolol. I have my first appt. today & if all goes well at the u/s, asking about NT/NIPT is on my list, armed with the knowledge you have imparted on us.

What's going on this week? First appointment today! (I keep switching between Nervous/Excited bc PGAL brain--) Happy New Moon (yesterday).

How far along are you? 6w5d

Upcoming appointments? Today!

Cravings/Symptoms? More like aversions than cravings, though I was just talking about seafood chowder and now I want that, and I was reading about artichokes last night, and now I want those. Symptoms on an off nausea, nothing too strong that I puke, but definitely there, usually averted by eating. Constant exhaustion/lack of motivation.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Jasper, one of my dogs, is on hunger strike or something. I hate when he gets like this. His tummy is all rumbly, but he just refuses to eat. And we can't leave his food on the floor bc then the little one will eat it bc she's super into anything food. We have been putting chicken/broth on the food to get him to eat it, but we can't do that every time bc then he'll come to expect it and that's not gonna happen, dogbuddy. / School starts in like a little over ~3 weeks, and I can't wait. I know it's only the 1st, but I can't wait 'til it's the 31st & I get paaaiiiddd. OH and I made a lime pie last night! (Like a key lime pie, except we didn't use key limes.) See spoiler! I never made one before!

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/ir/m800ciwtk2kp.jpg

Questions? n/a

puppylove8910 · August 2019

What's going on this week? Still trying to get over this summer cold courtesy of my DS. He's 100% at least! I decided on no meds since it's SO early in the 1st tri so I'm just drinking lots of hot water with honey & getting sleep. Hoping I feel better soon!

How far along are you? 5+6

Upcoming appointments? Yep! 8/12 is my 1st appointment with U/S. I'll be 7+3.

Cravings/Symptoms? No cravings. Sore boobs and feeling hungover in the AM are my pretty consistent symptoms.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I can't believe it is already August. I'm such a summer girl and I feel like this season just gets shorter and shorter every year. It's also my anniversary month which is exciting!

Questions?

puppylove8910 · August 2019

@chichiphin my bloat was pretty intense from 4-5 weeks. It has subsided a bit, thankfully. Just keep staying hydrated!

Let us know how your appointment is today @kagesstarshroom!

stassischroeder · August 2019

@puppylove8910 @chichiphin my bloat definitely felt the most significant at 4-5 weeks. Now it FEELS like it's subsided a bit, but every time I catch a side-view of myself I'm reminded that it's still very much there.

@kagesstarshroom OMG now I want Key Lime (or just lime) pie!

WorkingOnMyNightCheese · August 2019

Omg yes to the bloat! I seriously look like 16 weeks pregnant right now. It's ridiculous!

varimama · August 2019

What's going on this week? Not too much, had my first U/S Monday and DS had a dentist appointment today. This weekend is my nephews 2nd bday party.

How far along are you? 8.5 weeks

Upcoming appointments? August 15th, first one with my OB. My appointment last week was with the nurse. Hoping we can hear the heartbeat!

Cravings/Symptoms? More aversions than cravings. I once again can’t stand sweet things. DS was given an Oreo and offered me a bite and it churned my stomach so bad. 😢 I’m usually a sweet fiend so this is hard for me. Constant nausea but not a lot of throwing up and I’m so tired no amount of sleep seems to help.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? My DS has terrible taste in prizes 🤣. At the arcade he insisted on this pink squeaky Dino, last dentist appointment he picked a really lame looking rubber duck (there were cool space and cowboy ones and he just picked one with a fanny pack), and today the dentist he picked a pink egg shaker that doesn’t even really work when there were cool trucks and motorcycles 🤦🏻‍♀️

Questions? Nope

varimama · August 2019

@MrsVP614 I hope this week goes quickly for you and that your MIL is kept busy and out of your way

@stassischroeder I’m craving greasy junk too! I make myself start my day off with Avocado Toast though so I call that a win. Your cream cheese and sprouts sounds good!

@chichiphin my bloat suddenly crept up on me and I’m feeling pretty ridiculous looking too! Hope this month goes quickly for you so you can relax once you get your results!

@kagesstarshroom DH and I were just talking about not having had key lime pie in forever! I don’t want it right now but I think it’s going to be one of the first desserts I attempt when I start wanting sweets again! Yours looks like you did great!

@puppylove8910 hope you feel better soon! No meds is so hard when pregnant! Downside of winter baby is having to get through cold/flu season so it stinks that you already got stuck with a summer cold!

kagesstarshroom · August 2019

@varimama Thanksss. DH hand-whipped some whipped cream (not pictured) as well, so it was a team effort. It was... one of those things that was pretty easy as long as you had the ingredients! But +1 for more aversions than cravings. Wahh. I want to want all the foodz.

@puppylove8910 Sorry you're sick =/ but glad DS is better!

@stassischroeder I feel better now that my bloat has lessened recently to hear yours has as well! Always makes me feel better when other people experience a similar thing as meee.

EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD! Sorry for the all caps. I literally cried, dildo-cam still inserted, good heartbeat echoing around the room.

The only bad news is only hypothetical bad news, but bc of where I live, I would have to go to one of the 2-3 clinics in the state if we chose to TFMR after genetic results. I asked so many questions--the ob was like "I KNOW you have questions" and I was like "yep let me get my list." I asked DH if he was impressed w/ all my questions & he was like "well, you're crazy."

ETA: wasn't done!

puppylove8910 · August 2019

"dildo cam" dying😂😂 @kagesstarshroom!! I'm so thrilled all is well

mrsvp614 · August 2019

@stassischroeder You're right, I do need a massage! I don't really want to spend the money, but I have a special event next weekend and think I might splurge to have my hair and makeup done.
Thanks for asking about FIL. The surgery had some unexpected complications, but he seems to be recovering well. He'll need another surgery in about three more months from now, so we will all have to prepare to go through this again in the Fall.

@chichiphin Good on you for working out! I'm over here feeling like a zombie. A very bloated zombie.

@kagesstarshroom Also LOLing at dildo cam

and glad everything was great! A girl in my previous BMB referred to the transvaginal as "Wanda." Ha! Pretty pie, BTW!

EmilyLove25 · August 2019

@kagesstarshroom Just coming here to say YAY. I am super happy for you. You were so helpful for me in my brief post-loss time on TTGP. This is great for you. Ask your questions, girl. Also, I'm requesting the dildo-cam with those exact words when I go next week.

chichiphin · August 2019

@kagesstarshroom I am so happy for you and your scan

well guys - 2 sacs. our RE is officially calling this a twin pregnancy. A is measuring 5+6, B is 5+2. I go back Friday though because twin B shows no yolk yet but this can be normal because I am only 5+2. lots of nerves but complete joy over here!

EmilyLove25 · August 2019

Holy moly, @chichiphin! Yay!!!!!

mercury94 · August 2019

@chichiphin That’s so exciting. Hoping everything is great with both of the littles.

kagesstarshroom · August 2019

@chichiphin !!!! Whoa!

varimama · August 2019

How exciting @chichiphin! We’re you expecting twins as a possibility?

puppylove8910 · August 2019

Holy smokes!!! @chichiphin Congratulations!

chichiphin · August 2019

@varimama zero idea - I only released 1 egg!!

mrsvp614 · August 2019

OMG @chichiphin!!! So exciting!

projectalice · August 2019

Congrats @chichiphin that's a big adjustment!

Malidocious · August 2019

@chichiphin OMG Wow! Congratulations!! How exciting!

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