January 2020 Moms
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Weekly Check-in Groups 3&4 (Jan 17-31) w/o 8/12
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Est Due Date/Weeks + Days:
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason?
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason?
Re: Weekly Check-in Groups 3&4 (Jan 17-31) w/o 8/12
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: purple (b/g twins)
Baby is the size of a(n): newborn hat
Upcoming Appointments: geneticist and possible amnio on Wednesday 8/14
How are you feeling?: fine. Mostly anxious about whats to come. Hoping we get some clarity on Wednesday. Still undecided on if we will do the amnio right away.
Rants/Raves: The faucet at my sink hasn’t been getting hot water for quite awhile now, so I just haven’t been using it. We rent a house that hasn’t been updated since the late 90’s/early 00’s so not entirely surprising. DH was replacing the aerator in his faucet to fix the water pressure and on a whim decided to replace my whole faucet. I finally have hot water again and it was way easier waiting for property management to do it. We are pretty sure they won’t even notice we did it, but we saved the other one just in case. I figure we are improving the property so they can’t be upset, right? 🤣
Questions: Had anyone bought from Copper Pearl before? They have super cute swaddle and newborn hat sets I was considering.
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Lol too many times I’m sure. Recently I didn’t have to travel 10 hours home for my sisters bachelorette party. It would have been fun if I did go, but the thought of traveling by myself with my
4 year old and having to stop so many times, isn’t my idea of a good time.
Nice job to your DH on the faucet change! I think as long as you did it correctly (no leaks and what not) they shouldn't be mad about it.
Est Due Date/Weeks + Days: Jan 18th / 17w+2d
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): game controller
Upcoming Appointments: anatomy scan on Sep 3rd
How are you feeling?: Really wishing this nausea would go away. It comes every evening. Starting to nest a little.
Rants/Raves: I already talked about the addition on the Randoms, so I'll talk about first day of school here. I just love the beginning of the school year. I feel like it's a fresh start! DD isn't going to school yet, but her daycare still makes the first day of school exciting and they start out a new "pre" pre-school curriculum.
Questions: Anyone have bunk beds? I'm buying DD a mattress just for the floor, but I want to be able to put it on a bunk bed eventually and I'm wondering if I have to get a 6 inch, or an 8 inch would be okay.
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Mainly just little things, like getting DH or my siblings to get me a glass of water if I'm already sitting down. Getting someone to put DD to bed. Things like that.
thicker than 7 inches for a top bunk. Who knows how true it is 🤷🏻♀️
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Blue
Baby is the size of a(n): Eclair
Upcoming Appointments: 8/27 regular OB, 8/30 Anatomy scan
How are you feeling?: Certain symptoms are making a return. My nausea and breast tenderness is picking back up. Still exhausted. Overall, I have a feeling of MEH. I think it's the high pressure system stuck over us.
Rants/Raves: Nothing really. Just feeling blah...Oh, I did get sick of waiting for permission to begin my telework days and just TOOK them, reminding everyone I'd gotten approval for Mon-Fri and that I needed to start in August.
Questions: What is the purpose of a rubber duck?
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Recently, anything that involves being in the heat....because of the, you know, HEAT. We ahve a day this week where it's supposed to be 97!!!! Wooohoo!!!! COLD FRONT!
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: .... still impatiently waiting over here
Baby is the size of a(n): soda can
Upcoming Appointments: MFM tomorrow for a growth scan and cervix measurement- feels like it's been forever!! I'm really nervous about this one even though I know the statistics are with me at this point
How are you feeling?: still mostly feeling good. some random pains here and there, but nausea and breast tenderness have stopped. Maybe I just am a unicorn with this twin pregnancy, but I just get so nervous because my systems are light and my bump is basically nonexistent. Tomorrow will hopefully do wonders for my mindset.
Rants/Raves: If tomorrow all goes well, looking forward to finally posting on social media this weekend. Feels like a big secret we've been keeping
Questions: I meant to ask this in the stroller thread, but for those with multiples or more than one child, do you like the vertical strollers or tandem side by side strollers?
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Not really yet- but I have been letting people around me carry all the "heavy" things
@marebear15 that's so cool that your DD's daycare makes the first day of school fun for everyone! I can't answer your measurement question about bunk beds, but I had them as a kid and thought they were SO cool. I bet DD is going to love it!
@FyreFlyeRush way to take initiative on your telework! Also, ugh to heat. I'm also not a big fan unless I'm in a pool or at the beach.
@amb0924 🤞 for a good appointment tomorrow! I didn't know they made side by side double strollers! That's kind of cool. But, while I have no experience, I imagine the width of side by side would make it harder to maneuver in some places, especially store aisles.
Est Due Date/Weeks + Days: January 25th/ 16wks2days
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Blue
Baby is the size of a(n): avocado
Upcoming Appointments: August 30th. Anatomy scan Sept 17th.
How are you feeling?: Good overall but my nipples are crazy tingly and sensitive all the time and it's really, really annoying. Anxious for my next appt. This is the longest I've gone between appointments and it feels nerve wracking for some reason.
Rants/Raves: I've been giving myself a little more relaxation time in pregnancy and have started reading again. I've always been a bookworm but life happens and I don't give myself enough time to read anymore. It's been nice diving into books again.
Questions: when did you first start feeling baby? I still haven't felt anything though as a FTM, I think that's normal.
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Yes, but mostly just with MH. Little things, like getting me a drink or a snack. Also, love that he is officially on cat box duty. My OB said that since they're indoor cats I shouldn't worry too much but he doesn't have to know that. I mean, better safe than sorry! 😜
Edit: grammar and more to add
@peppyj9 I haven't felt anything since that one maybe flutter a few weeks ago. I think we are still good
Est Due Date/Weeks + Days: 1/17, 17+3
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink!
Baby is the size of a(n): Pomegranate
Upcoming Appointments: Sept 4th anatomy scan, Sept 30ths for 24 weeks, and then Nov 1st for 28 weeks
How are you feeling?: Good. Chicken and pork kinda put me off still but other than that I feel great. Just random pains when I stand up to fast, or dizziness or both... THat's fun. I gotta slow down on the getting up part. I think I have tendinitis in my foot which is not awesome, but ok. Though I was limping by the end of the car show yesterday and stayed off my feet for most of the rest of the day. So cardio is kinda off the table this week for workouts.
Rants/Raves: Appointment went well today, but I'll recap in the appointments thread. Back home without incident (though a baby dear tried to run out in front of me which was not cool and we did see an accident this morning on our way to work happen). I don't wanna go to the wedding next week but we are going. OOO
Questions: none currently
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Not really. I did use it as an excuse last night to get Dumplings and Fried Watons for my takeout order last night because I couldn't decided LOL. SO I decided I could get both cuz I'm pregnant :P
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue
Baby is the size of a(n): pomegranate
Upcoming Appointments: anatomy scan 8/23
How are you feeling?: The past week I've had a lot of lower abdominal pain. It's kind of a dull, aching feeling, usually when I move or stand up, and I'm thinking it's round ligament pain. I'm still tired, but I think it's a little better than before.
Rants/Raves: I'm a little worried because I moved my anatomy scan up a week so my husband can attend. Now it's at 19+1. I know my dr said it should be after 20 weeks, but I really wanted my husband to be there. I hope they can still see everything they need to.
Last week we started to tell people that we're pregnant! It's exciting and scary too. I'm really hoping things don't go south again because it would be terrible to let everyone know. My only other pregnancy was a loss at 12 weeks many years ago, and I'm thankful nobody knew at the time.
In super-exciting, non pregnancy news, I flew to PA last week and met a half-brother that no one in the family ever knew about! It was absolutely amazing! He was adopted at birth and had never met anyone related to him until he found our family on ancestry.com. He's older than me, 49, and has 3 boys so now I have nephews! It feels amazing to have my family grow in so many ways lately. My heart is so full.
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason?
I've done little things, like ask my husband to make breakfast because "the baby wants pancakes." Also, it's an easy (and true) excuse to not stay out with friends very late because I'm tired.
@peppyj9, I'm not sure if I've felt the baby move yet either. I've had flutters, that I really think is baby, but they aren't consistent so I'm not sure. Everyone says it's one of the greatest parts of pregnancy, so I'm excited for it to start.
@amb0924, hoping for a great appt for you tomorrow!
@FyreFlyeRush, aren't rubber duckies like bathtime stuffed animals? Cute and fun and make kiddos smile!
@noranorabobora hey! Missed you around here! Glad you're doing well and starting to tell people about your pregnancy. Enjoy it! 😊 Also, that's amazing about your brother!! You just gained a whole new family! I have a little sister that was put up for adoption and I'd love to find her, but a)I wouldn't know where to start and b) what if she doesn't know she's adopted? I wouldn't want to be the one to burst that bubble.
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
@amb0924 gl for a great appt! I’ve pushed a tandem and decided to do a side by side because it felt like pushing a bus. We already have a single stroller from ds so we will be using that and wearing the other for the first few months. I really like the joovy scooter x2 for when they can sit up. Unfortunately it doesn’t take infant seats or lay flat for newborns.
@peppyj9 dh has been on cat box duty since i was pregnant with ds. At our first appt the nurse told him he has to continue. Can’t say I’m complaining haha. I didn’t feel ds until 21 weeks so it’s still considered pretty early for you.
@marebear15 I wish the nausea would go away too. Every time I think I am done throwing up, I start up all over again...
@stashattack I'm so glad that appointment went well! Boo for tendinitis though. Lots of rest and stretching and ice. Can't take any NSAIDs while pregnant though which is a bummer...
@peppyj9 ditto for the tingly boobs. It's weird. Is that the let down sensation?
@amb0924 Hoping your appointment gives you a little peace of mind.
@FyreFlyeRush 97F is the cold front??? I hope that's a joke... what are you living in hell right now?!
@noranorabobora I saw someone on the board got their anatomy scan at 18 weeks. I can't imagine it's an issue.
Est Due Date/Weeks + Days: Jan 25th; 16 + 2
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green
Baby is the size of a(n): tall as a iced grande latte. Finally one I can actually visualize lol
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday Aug 14 for 16 week check up
How are you feeling?: better overall. Just wishing that I would stop throwing up/being nauseated. But at least I have more energy so that's a bonus
Rants/Raves: Just got back from vacation to see family. While I was nervous about flying (since I miscarried twice after flying coincidentally) once we got there everything was fine. After missing our connection we miraculously caught the next one on standby and weren't too delayed. Had lots of fun swimming and shopping and eating and just hanging out. Got back really late last night though and I'm back at work today so that's a bit rough but luckily I'm leaving again on Thursday. August is my only time to take off work so I might as well take advantage!
Questions: Anyone else have sinus trouble and if so what have you done to make it better?
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? Definitely used this excuse to leave early from a terrible wedding. DH was very happy about that lol.
@kbrown2385 I know! It was a mess but having a working faucet was so worth it for sure. LOL.
@noranorabobora I was just reading month 5 in What to Expect When You are Expecting, and they said anything between 18-21ish weeks is fine for the anatomy scan if that helps
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
@amb0924 Confession time: I haven't restarted my Lovenox yet. My dr wants me to, especially since I was just going on a cross-country plane trip, but I'm very nervous. Mentally, I connect the Lovenox to the SCH and month of bleeding that I had. I know I need to go back on to protect my health, but I was so scared for my baby. I'll restart after my anatomy scan (or at least that's what I tell myself).
Est Due Date/Weeks + Days: 01/23, 16w 5d
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue
Baby is the size of a(n): pop can
Upcoming Appointments: 9/03
How are you feeling?: Still super tired. Starting to swell in my hands. I had to take off the wedding bands.
Rants/Raves: I got mom shamed by a friend of mine today. Kinda ticked me off. Why can't we just be supportive towards one another?
Questions: I've been up peeing a ton. Any one else have an uptick in frequency?
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason?
Not yet... I'm reserving that for something good. Lol.
@fishakris I don't know why people have to shame others. My hope is that she didn't realize what she was doing. A quick statement that you felt shamed by what she said might be helpful?
As for my friend, I don't think she'd be introspective. If I'm still upset, I might bring it up again. Thank you for the support.
I absolutely do not blame you! You need to keep your mind in order too. Peace of mind is 100% important so I get it
@fishakris I saw that about your friend in the other post. That would have made me upset. Mom shaming can get pretty terrible.
@kbrown2385 hooray for a fixed faucet! If they ever do complain, it's easy to swap it back since you saved the old one. Can't imagine there would be issues as long as the new one fit the house, like not putting in a bronze one with everything stainless.
@kbrown2385 I personally haven't bought from there but I have friends that have and I've never heard a complaint!
@marebear15 I love the beginning of the school year! I enjoy back to school shopping and getting everyone on a schedule from summer. My four year old is doing her second year of preschool and she's getting excited to go back!
@FyreFlyeRush I laughed at your 97 cold front! 97 is HOT and gross.
@amb0924 I like both type of strollers just depending on the situation. A lot of side by side strollers these days will fit through a door.
@noranorabobora 19 weeks is fine! That's when I had mine with my last daughter. I asked to do it a little early because my husband was leaving the country and I wanted him to be there and my doctor was totally fine with it!
Est Due Date/Weeks + Days: Jan 24th, 16+6
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green!
Baby is the size of a(n): Almost a pear!
Upcoming Appointments: I have an appointment next Friday for my 18 week check.
How are you feeling?: I'm doing well. My nipples are killing me. Heartburn city over here so I've added a daily Zantac to my diet.
Rants/Raves: I'm still waiting for baby kicks. I feel like I felt them by now with my other two so its hard to wait for it. Sometimes my anxiety creeps up and I start to worry if everything is still good with baby because I can't feel anything. My other two pregnancies I had anterior placentas so I'm no stranger to not feeling much but the anticipation is killing me!
Questions: Nope
GTKY: Have you used “being pregnant” as an excuse to get out of doing something? What was the reason? With my husband yes. I've used it a few times to get out of making dinner and just order out. No regrets.