How are you feeling?: So tired all the time and having major pregnancy brain. So forgetful lately.
Rants/Raves: I’ve been getting super anxious as I get closer to 15 weeks. 2/4 miscarriages were MMC at 15 weeks and the babies stopped growing between 12 and 13 weeks. Both times I had an ultrasound at 12 weeks and everything looked fine. While I’m excited about being in the second trimester now, I am also freaking out inside. I ordered a fetal Doppler to listen to the heartbeat this week. Should be here Thursday. I had one with my last DD since she was my rainbow baby after the 2 mc and it helped so much with the stress and worry until I started feeling her move around.
Questions: Anyone try the Sakura bloom scout baby carrier? I have a ring sling and love it but just wondering if the scout is better. I love baby wearing.
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? We actually have never had a song. We danced to some random country song at our wedding even though we both hate country music lol
How are you feeling?: been feeling some round ligament pain, but other than that I’m feeling mostly normal. Acne hasn’t gone away though, which is disappointing 😩
Rants/Raves: we had a staycation and literally stayed home and watched movies all weekend long. It was amazing!!! The only thing we did was go to sonic for a grape slushie 🍇
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? ”Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing. It was our last dance song at our wedding. Everyone left the dance floor and it was just out there. To say it was an incredible moment is an understatement ❤️
@kmj1426 hugs ❤️ I hope these next few weeks go by quickly for you.
@taylork2020 omg I totally have the Dirty Dancing song stuck in my head now.
EDD/W+D: 2/5/20 / 13+5
Team: Pink!
Baby is the size of a(n): lemon
Upcoming appts: August 23
How are you feeling?: Somewhat better. This has been my hardest first tri, by far. Add me to the list of folks who are waking up in the middle of the night and are unable to fall back asleep. It’s super annoying, especially since I fall back into deep sleep about 30 min before my alarm goes off.
Rants/Raves: Rant is that MH has a work dinner tonight that I have to attend. I’m sure it will be fine, but it’d be nice to have a glass of wine or two. And, sitting for long periods of time makes my back and butt start to hurt. Rave is that I’m about to start the 2nd trimester. I thought it was last week, but some other posts on the board reminded me it’s 14 weeks. You’d think I’d know this after three kids 🙄
Questions: Any good workout routines that you recommend? I’m going to start exercising again. Hoping it helps with back/butt soreness, and my cranky mood.
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? Our song is “Better Together” by Jack Johnson. No story behind it. We just like it ☺️
Rants/Raves: Rave: My best friends parents have a beautiful pool so we both took the day off and are doing a pool day with out girls who are both best friends also. It is supposed to be 95° so today is the perfect day to lounge around poolside.
Questions:
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? We always joke that it is Golddigger by Kanye West. It was the first song we danced to at a house party the first night we hung out one million years ago. His song for me is Brown Eyed Girl.
How are you feeling?: starting to feel more like myself, but still struggling to find food I want to eat (especially food that is healthy)
Rants/Raves: Rave: so relieved to be in my second trimester and having the energy to exercise and be a little more productive. Rant: my husband’s sibling has been struggling for a while to get pregnant and it just makes me feel real awkward that I’m pregnant now and they’re still trying. My heart breaks for them and I can’t imagine what they’re going through. It just puts us in a weird place and I don’t want to want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
Questions:
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon. The song came out when we first started dating and he just looked at me one day and said “I feel like that song totally describes us. You love to dance and I’m the one rambling on about something, so it feels like something you would say to me” and ever since, it’s been our song!
How are you feeling?: Really good, though I am also on team pregnancy insomnia. I just started taking something when I inevitably wake up to pee.
Rants/Raves: We went camping over the long weekend and it was so nice to get out of town. I am also glad that we waited until I had more energy again so I could do all the hiking that everyone else was. I paid for it with crazy blisters and sore hips, but it was so worth it.
Questions:
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? We don't really have a song. For our first dance at our wedding we danced to Ruelle's I Get to Love You because I had heard it on DWTS earlier that year and loved the message about love being a choice. Ever since then, whenever I hear it I think of my husband.
How are you feeling?: energy is coming back faster than nausea going away. Still having a hard time eating and finding anything that sounds good. When I do want something I can’t eat much without feeling awful! This has usually gone away by now in my past pregnancies so I just need to hang in there!
Rants/Raves: who let me get pregnant the same year my oldest is starting kindergarten!? I’m all kinds of emotional over here 😆 he’s super excited and ready and I keep trying to hug him lol
Questions: none today
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. It was our first dance at our wedding (in September, see what I did there). Any wedding we go to my husband makes sure to request it so we can bust out the fun twirls we learned for it!
@sbalkw91, Have you told your husband’s sibling that you are pregnant? If not, I would tell them in a quiet private way. Maybe even a text or phone call. As someone who dealt with IF, trying to keep a happy face during public announcements was more than I could bear. They may react in a variety of ways but know that if they withdraw it’s about them and not that they aren’t happy for you.
@sbalkw91 my brother and sister in law have been trying for about 8 years. This will be my 4th baby. Every time has been really hard to tell them and I usually just send them a quick text instead of announcing face to face. That way they don’t have to pretend to have feelings they may not have right away. Eventually, they are very excited but it takes a little bit. When we were struggling with infertility, it was hard for us too. Just be gentle and understanding of their situation.
@jvk2012@kmj1426 we have told them already and I know that they are happy for us, and I’m definitely not trying to complain. My heart just hurts for them and I don’t want to say anything to hurt their feelings or upset them. And we’re all going on vacation next week and I’m just worried things will be awkward. I know that things will be ok, it’s just a weird situation that’s been on my mind a lot this week.
How are you feeling?: a little better. I’m still tired and struggling with gagging while brushing my teeth. But otherwise I’m feeling pretty good.
Rants/Raves: work keeps getting in the way of my online browsing and BMB catchups.
Questions: none today
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? Nothin’ On You by BoB and Bruno Mars. My husband played it for me when we were dating and said it reminded him of us. I still think of that moment when I hear it and it brings back the new relationship butterflies.
Re: Group 1 (2/1-2/7) check-in w/o 8/5
EDD/W+D: 14 weeks
Team: Finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): peach
Upcoming appts: August 19th
How are you feeling?: So tired all the time and having major pregnancy brain. So forgetful lately.
Rants/Raves: I’ve been getting super anxious as I get closer to 15 weeks. 2/4 miscarriages were MMC at 15 weeks and the babies stopped growing between 12 and 13 weeks. Both times I had an ultrasound at 12 weeks and everything looked fine. While I’m excited about being in the second trimester now, I am also freaking out inside. I ordered a fetal Doppler to listen to the heartbeat this week. Should be here Thursday. I had one with my last DD since she was my rainbow baby after the 2 mc and it helped so much with the stress and worry until I started feeling her move around.
Questions: Anyone try the Sakura bloom scout baby carrier? I have a ring sling and love it but just wondering if the scout is better. I love baby wearing.
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? We actually have never had a song. We danced to some random country song at our wedding even though we both hate country music lol
Team: finding out!
Baby is the size of a(n): peach
Upcoming appts: August 21st
How are you feeling?: been feeling some round ligament pain, but other than that I’m feeling mostly normal. Acne hasn’t gone away though, which is disappointing 😩
Rants/Raves: we had a staycation and literally stayed home and watched movies all weekend long. It was amazing!!! The only thing we did was go to sonic for a grape slushie 🍇
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? ”Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing. It was our last dance song at our wedding. Everyone left the dance floor and it was just out there. To say it was an incredible moment is an understatement ❤️
@taylork2020 omg I totally have the Dirty Dancing song stuck in my head now.
EDD/W+D: 2/5/20 / 13+5
Team: Pink!
Baby is the size of a(n): lemon
Upcoming appts: August 23
How are you feeling?: Somewhat better. This has been my hardest first tri, by far. Add me to the list of folks who are waking up in the middle of the night and are unable to fall back asleep. It’s super annoying, especially since I fall back into deep sleep about 30 min before my alarm goes off.
Rants/Raves: Rant is that MH has a work dinner tonight that I have to attend. I’m sure it will be fine, but it’d be nice to have a glass of wine or two. And, sitting for long periods of time makes my back and butt start to hurt. Rave is that I’m about to start the 2nd trimester. I thought it was last week, but some other posts on the board reminded me it’s 14 weeks. You’d think I’d know this after three kids 🙄
Questions: Any good workout routines that you recommend? I’m going to start exercising again. Hoping it helps with back/butt soreness, and my cranky mood.
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? Our song is “Better Together” by Jack Johnson. No story behind it. We just like it ☺️
Team: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): jalapeno
Upcoming appts: Aug 13th
How are you feeling?: Back to normal!
Rants/Raves: Rave: My best friends parents have a beautiful pool so we both took the day off and are doing a pool day with out girls who are both best friends also. It is supposed to be 95° so today is the perfect day to lounge around poolside.
Questions:
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? We always joke that it is Golddigger by Kanye West. It was the first song we danced to at a house party the first night we hung out one million years ago. His song for me is Brown Eyed Girl.
Team: finding out (is it September yet?!)
Baby is the size of a(n): beet
Upcoming appts: 8/22
How are you feeling?: starting to feel more like myself, but still struggling to find food I want to eat (especially food that is healthy)
Rants/Raves: Rave: so relieved to be in my second trimester and having the energy to exercise and be a little more productive. Rant: my husband’s sibling has been struggling for a while to get pregnant and it just makes me feel real awkward that I’m pregnant now and they’re still trying. My heart breaks for them and I can’t imagine what they’re going through. It just puts us in a weird place and I don’t want to want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
Questions:
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon. The song came out when we first started dating and he just looked at me one day and said “I feel like that song totally describes us. You love to dance and I’m the one rambling on about something, so it feels like something you would say to me” and ever since, it’s been our song!
Team: green
Baby is the size of a(n): magic 8 ball
Upcoming appts: August 12 with my ob
How are you feeling?: Really good, though I am also on team pregnancy insomnia. I just started taking something when I inevitably wake up to pee.
Rants/Raves: We went camping over the long weekend and it was so nice to get out of town. I am also glad that we waited until I had more energy again so I could do all the hiking that everyone else was. I paid for it with crazy blisters and sore hips, but it was so worth it.
Questions:
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? We don't really have a song. For our first dance at our wedding we danced to Ruelle's I Get to Love You because I had heard it on DWTS earlier that year and loved the message about love being a choice. Ever since then, whenever I hear it I think of my husband.
Team: finding out (in September!)
Baby is the size of a(n): lemon
Upcoming appts: August 21st
How are you feeling?: energy is coming back faster than nausea going away. Still having a hard time eating and finding anything that sounds good. When I do want something I can’t eat much without feeling awful! This has usually gone away by now in my past pregnancies so I just need to hang in there!
Rants/Raves: who let me get pregnant the same year my oldest is starting kindergarten!? I’m all kinds of emotional over here 😆 he’s super excited and ready and I keep trying to hug him lol
Questions: none today
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. It was our first dance at our wedding (in September, see what I did there). Any wedding we go to my husband makes sure to request it so we can bust out the fun twirls we learned for it!
Team: Blue
Baby is the size of a(n): Peach
Upcoming appts: August 29th
How are you feeling?: a little better. I’m still tired and struggling with gagging while brushing my teeth. But otherwise I’m feeling pretty good.
Rants/Raves: work keeps getting in the way of my online browsing and BMB catchups.
Questions: none today
GTKY: What is “your song” with your SO? What is the story behind it? Nothin’ On You by BoB and Bruno Mars. My husband played it for me when we were dating and said it reminded him of us. I still think of that moment when I hear it and it brings back the new relationship butterflies.