March 2020 Moms

Weekly Group 2 Check-in (3/9 - 3/16) w/o 8/19

keeksie84keeksie84 member
edited August 2019 in March 2020 Moms
EDD/W+D: 

Team finding out/pink/blue/green: 

Baby is the size of a(n): 

Upcoming appts: 

How are you feeling?: 

Rants/Raves: 

Questions: 

GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

Re: Weekly Group 2 Check-in (3/9 - 3/16) w/o 8/19

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  • @stacey6689 Bar Harbor Maine was amazing when we visited, I’m sure we’ll go back in a couple years. We actually are in southern Maine and I love the small towns yet being able to drive to a bigger city within an hour (Portland/Portsmouth) or 2 (Boston) if we need to!

    @stassischroeder hope your family pics go well! I just booked a maternity shoot since I regret not doing one with DS. Tentatively for end of November even though it’s early but I am kind of hoping to use them for Christmas cards too but the photographer is happy to move them later if I haven’t popped enough by then! 
    Me: 33 | DH: 34
    Married: October, 19, 2015
    EDD 2/22/17 <3 DS1 born on 3/2/17
    EDD 3/8/20 <3 DS2 born on 3/10/20
    EDD 11/24/23
    (Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)


  • @varimama Yeah, I love the New England area. The cruise I am going on in September is taking us to Boston, Portland, bar harbor, and two places in Canada. I was looking up the weather in the area earlier and got so excited to see 70's. It's currently 91 degrees and humid af. I am looking forward to some cool weather. 
  • @varimama you're a goddamn hero for being a SAHM while being so sick! I'm glad DS is being sweet at least part of the time! I bet November will be the perfect time for some maternity pics  :)

    @jenEP that's crazy that the seizure could've been from a stomach virus! Bodies are so weird. Also, color me jealous of your upcoming kid-free weekend!


    *Formerly LuND*
    Me: 35 | DH: 37
    TTC: 7/2016
    Low AMH, mild MFI
    BFP 7/29/17
    EDD: 4/5/18
    <3  DS born 4/4/18  <3
    BFP #2 7/2/19
    EDD 3/13/20


  • Hi Group 2 ladies <3 

    EDD/W+D:  March 13th (Friday the 13th, which my horror-loving self is pumped about!) / 10w+3d  (Can I just say how good it feels to finally know these things?  I felt so clueless, lost, and nervous when I was floating around unsure of the conception date.  I love knowing more conclusively.)

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green:  I really want to find out.  I always thought I was going to be surprised and find out when I gave birth, but now that I'm pregnant and it's all a reality instead of just a daydream, I want to know.

    Baby is the size of a(n): kumquat or a small fig, depending on which app I am using

    Upcoming appts: I have a quick one on Wednesday the 21st, because I haven't officially met my OB yet.  I'm going to see what sort of testing I can have done that day... I'd really be interested in knowing the gender, dang it.  Otherwise, I have an US and my NT scan on August 29.  Going to take my partner to that one and I hope he gets as excited/emotional/happy as I did when I saw the little bean on the ultrasound last week. <3 

    How are you feeling?: I'm feeling a lot more hopeful than I have been, which is scary.  I'm still super nervous about, well, everything, especially with NT and NIPT scans coming up.  Physically, I'm so tired.  I keep thinking I can't get any more tired and that this part should be going away soon with second trimester approaching, but I feel like it's getting worse!  No MS really, just some on and off nausea and major food aversions/cravings.  Oh, I'm also ridiculously congested with a runny nose that is also stuffy at the same time.  It's the most annoying.

    Rants/Raves: Rave and then a rant!  

    Rave: My boyfriend and I went to St. Louis for the weekend and it was so fun to just get away for a while and unwind!  I was exhausted but still rallied.  We went to a Jenny Lewis concert and explored the Loop.  It was lovely!  We did, however, stay up until 3 AM on Saturday and I'm still recovering from that!!

    Rant: I must have slept wonky or something because on Sunday, I noticed that my neck hurt when I moved it.  Last night, it was considerably worse and even laying down didn't help.  Today, the pain is unbearable.  I haven't been able to look down at all without bending my torso, and looking any direction aside from perfectly straight forward huuuurts and I have to turn soooo slowly.  I'm basically the most impatient person in the world, so having to wait for this pinched nerve to fix itself seems like torture.  :( 

    Questions:  None at this time, that I can think of... 

    GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?  I'd probably live in Colorado somewhere.  It is BEAUTIFUL there, and the weather is lovely.  A few of my close friends live there and they adore it.  Otherwise, Maui.  I love Hawaii so much, and if I could make my parents and my sister and her family move there, too, I'd go in a heartbeat! 

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    @stacey6689 First off, good luck at your NT scan on Friday!  I'm sorry about the nausea and I hope it goes away or least lets up before your cruise -- how exciting!  

    @stassischroeder Little kumquat!  Prenatals before bedtime versus in the morning has changed my life completely.  I only took them in the morning a handful of times, but I always got so sick.  My sister is a GP and recommended that I take them before bed instead, and no nausea at all.  I love it!  The exhaustion, on the other hand, is something that we are stuck with forever, I think.  Also, the acne sucks too.  My face looks and feels like I'm 15 all over again.  Laaaame.  OH but family pictures sound soooo fun, especially with the pregnancy announcement element!!  Yay!!!  I definitely want to get some family photos taken before my little peanut is here, just to document the pregnancy and have some shots of me and my guy solo, one last time, lol.

    @varimama Donut hole, so cute!  Jamaica would be amazing to live if you can handle the heat.  I went there on my honeymoon back in January of 2016 and it was FANTASTIC.  Such a beautiful place!!

    @jenEP Lego man!  I love it!  Good luck at your scans!  Mine are both on August 29... I'm nervous but I'm ready.  YAY FOR YOUR DAUGHTER'S SCANS BEING CLEAR!  And another yay for getting to go away to a resort for a wedding with your husband, how fun!  Have all the fun ever!
  • EDD/W+D: March 10th // 11+2

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Team finding out, and hopefully soon! Not for any particular reason besides I like to know things  :D I'm with you, @Malidocious - always thought I'd want it to be a surprise but I want to know too!

    Baby is the size of a(n): Hot Wheels car

    Upcoming appts: Friday, August 30th. I was seeing my usual gyno up until 8 weeks, so I picked a new doctor who does OB and that will be my first appointment with her and her practice. She works as part of a hospital group and I have to call an answering service that relays the message to the doctor to schedule appts and ask questions, which is very annoying. I'm hoping once I'm not a new patient her online portal will open so I can message with questions. Since it's a new patient appointment, I called back and requested NIPT, asked what brand they use (if that's the right word for it) and NT scan. I got a message from the office saying that the dr will "talk about options for testing" with me at my appt and if I decide on NIPT (which I definitely want to do) the NT scan won't be necessary and she can order the test for me.
    TLDR: I'll get NIPT done hopefully the same day of my next appointment but I'm not sure which test they use, so not sure what to ask my insurance. 

    How are you feeling?: Overall, MUCH better and less nauseous. Hungry all the time, and my boobs are still sore AF. 

    Rants/Raves: Rant- SO few of my clothes fit  :s School started this week so I can't get away with wearing gym shorts and tank tops every day, lol. Looking forward to telling my coworkers after my appt on the 30th so I won't feel so self conscious.

    Questions: 

    GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? I love living in Chicago, but would much prefer milder winters and I love being outside, so probably somewhere like Colorado! The midwest is so darn flat and not exciting to look at so mountains for hiking is ideal!

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    @stacey6689 I hope you get some nausea relief soon! Cruise sounds AMAZING! Enjoy!

    @stassischroeder the pictures will turn out great!! Post some so we can see your announcement!

    @varimama DS pictures sound so sweet!

    @jenEP  I'm SO glad to hear about DD's scans! That must be such a relief.
  • EDD/W+D: March 13th  10w3d

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Team finding out! I was open to waiting but I'm in this weird limbo where I dont feel connected to the babes since I haven't really had much for pregnancy symptoms. I think finding out will help for sure❤

    Baby is the size of a(n): strawbery!

    Upcoming appts:    a week from tomorrow where I'll also be doing NIPT test 

    How are you feeling?: I feel fine! Just straight fatigue 24/7. I think I'm also starting to experience round ligament pains? Not totally sure but that's what it sounds like

    Rants/Raves: Rant- everything about the Bachelor in paradise, including why I'm watching it🤦‍♀️

    Questions: none right now

    GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? 

    I love right where I am in idaho! However I would move back to Nashville in a heartbeat as well
  • EDD/W+D: March 10, 11w0d

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green: team finding out.  with DD, she didn't cooperate at her anatomy scan (sat with her legs crossed!), and I wasn't able to find out (though I had a 'feeling' she was a girl.)  with DS, husband and I decided not to find out. (it kind of turned out to be anti-climactic.  I was so excited over his birth, I wasn't really concentrating on the gender at that point!)    this time, I definitely want the experience of finding out!  @babyfox320, I too think it might help with bonding to know.  @jenep, I have the same issue with the clothes situation... if it's a girl, I'm going to have to buy all new things since I've long gotten rid of DD's stuff, if it's a boy, I still have all of DS's stuff saved.  so knowing just for that reason alone is going to be helpful.

    Baby is the size of a(n): lime

    Upcoming appts: Sept 5, another ultrasound to check on things.  still awaiting NIPT results.

    How are you feeling?: better.  my nausea was insane this past weekend, and I think it peaked at that point - because by Sunday, I was feeling a little better and by Monday the nausea was almost gone.  Now I've been sooo hungry.  I just can't get enough to eat.  I'd much rather have the hunger than the nausea though!  I'm also feeling more hopeful this pregnancy is going to stick.

    Rants/Raves:   Rave:  I told my supervisor at work about my pregnancy and she was very happy for me, which was refreshing. I was going to hold off for a bit (until 2nd tri), but in a way, I'm glad I told her now because I would like her support if things don't work out.  I work from home, so it's been pretty easy to hide the morning sickness.... I have a feeling the entire office would be gossiping about "is she or isn't she" if I still worked from there.  especially since they have 2 other women who are pregnant. 

    Questions: 

    GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?  I'd probably live in a country house outside a bigger city in the midwest.  I love country living (grew up on a farm)  but I like being close to a city for things to do.  I also like the changing seasons, though really long winters can sometimes suck.. it is still nice to have snow for Christmas in my opinion. 
  • edited August 2019
    @lemonlove86 uuuuuuuuuuuuugh ok I'm super annoyed at your OB because doing the NIPT does NOT negate the need for an NT scan. I see you've already been in the NIPT Discussion thread here, but check out this and this thread for even more info. Sorry lol, I'm not annoyed at you, just can't believe the amount of misinformation out there regarding prenatal testing!

    @Malidocious the NIPT (blood test) is what can tell you the sex, and most take 5-10 business days to get the results. I'm glad you had a great mini vaca, but damn, it sounds like your neck is giving you hell!

    @treetop19 at least babies and toddlers don't care what they wear, so you can certainly get away with using at least some of the clothes you already have, regardless of what the sex of this baby is  ;) I absolutely plan on using a good deal of DS's clothes even if this baby is a girl. But, I suppose it helps that none of his clothes are obnoxiously gendered!  :) It is, however, still fun to buy some new clothes for each baby!


    *Formerly LuND*
    Me: 35 | DH: 37
    TTC: 7/2016
    Low AMH, mild MFI
    BFP 7/29/17
    EDD: 4/5/18
    <3  DS born 4/4/18  <3
    BFP #2 7/2/19
    EDD 3/13/20


  • EDD/W+D:  3/11 11 weeks (tomorrow)

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green: finding out next week!!!! 

    Baby is the size of a(n): lime (!!)

    Upcoming appts: I called my OB to ask for a scan since I had the kidney infection last week. I’m hoping they’ll get me in sooner than later. And then I have my monthly appointment next week! Also had my blood drawn this morning for the NIPT. 

    How are you feeling?: ok. Most of my UTI/kidney infection symptoms are gone thankfully. Still really nauseous. I keep thinking I should try and not take my unisom/b6, but I’m nervous! I may give it one more week. Up until I actually had my blood drawn I was mostly just excited to find out the sex, but now my anxiety is in high gear that there’ll be some chromosomal abnormality. Ugh. The next week will be rough. 

    Rants/Raves: one week until DD goes back to school. I’m so ready for her to go. We have done a LOT this summer and I’m ready to get back into a routine. 

    Questions: don’t think so! 

    GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? I really miss living in the Seattle area. The PNW is just so beautiful. I prefer mild weather so Pittsburgh isn’t my favorite. I think I’d also do well somewhere like San Diego. 
  • @babyfox320 where in Idaho do you live? I lived in Boise from birth to age 23 when I moved to Seattle! I still miss it a lot. 
  • @jenEP I'm in kuna! I'm front Kent WA though! We switched places! I most definitely do not miss Kent and dont see myself leaving idaho any time soon!
  • @babyfox320 my good friend and her husband teach elementary school at Silver Trail and live in Kuna! 
  • @jenEP That's so funny because I'm actually in the parking lot of Silver Trail heading in for a meeting with their PE teacher 😂
  • @babyfox320 if it was Dan, that is my friend's husband! (nice bald guy in his mid 30s) I know he taught PE there for a while, but I am not sure if he still is. 
  • EDD/W+D: March 12/10 weeks 4 days

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Finding out

    Baby is the size of a(n): Strawberry

    Upcoming appts: Maternal fetal medicine specialist for some genetic testing and high risk consultation.

    How are you feeling?: TIRED. I'M SO TIRED ALL THE TIME GUYS.

    Rants/Raves: We finally found an OB that I will accept today, who delivers at the right hospital and has a medical facility with air conditioning, and we got a sonogram with a blob on it that actually looks like it'll be a person someday so that's super exciting!

    Questions: Is it cool to go to bed at 6 in the evening

    GTKY: There's tons of places that I would enjoy living in for a while, like I'd love to spend a few years abroad in Germany, but I think when it comes down to it I like my familiar hometown in Maryland. All my stuff is here anyway.

  • @jenEP it was not dan, that would have been hilarious if so!

    @mauvelousone I say go to bed at 6. I know exactly how you feel. I can't keep eyes open to save my life 😭
  • @stassischroeder thank you SO much for all that info. I’m going definitely insist on both NIPT and NT ultrasound at my visit. 
  • mrsvp614mrsvp614 member
    edited August 2019
    EDD/W+D: 3.10/11+1

    Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Hopefully finding out any day now.

    Baby is the size of a(n): Brussels sprout! 

    Upcoming appts: September 11

    How are you feeling?: I had felt pretty good up until this week. Nausea has intensified and I've been dealing with major sinus drainage and sore throat since Sunday. I'm also having some tummy troubles and insomnia. Now I'm just anxious about getting my NIPT results, and really hoping for good news before the weekend.

    Rants/Raves: Rant: Besides feeling like poo, FIL was taken back to the hospital Sunday night from his rehab facility for pneumonia. Not sure how much of a setback this will be. We were hoping to have him at DS's birthday party Saturday, when we reveal our pregnancy.. and I was hopeful they'd be headed back home after that. Not so sure now.
    Also, our jerk of a president is in my city today, so everything will be crazy.
    Rave: Yesterday, DS turned 2! Luckily he's impressed with the little things, and was happy with his balloon and ice cream outing. We also brought donut holes to daycare yesterday, which he loved. We'll have his party Saturday and reveal that we're pregnant, and I'm looking forward to finally sharing! I'll feel much better about it though if we get some good news from NIPT before then.

    Questions: Nope.

    GTKY: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Ireland, hands down. We honeymooned there, and talk about it all the time. ETA: We're happy where we are now, which is my hometown. We lived at the beach for a while, and it wasn't for me.
    Me: 33 DH: 33
    Married: 10.15.16
    BFP: 12.24.16
    DS BD: 8.20.17
    TTC #2 1.1.19
    BFP #2 7.3.19
    EDD #2 3.13.20
  • @stacey6689 I'm so jealous of your cruise! 
    @stassischroeder I hope your photo shoot went well! That's exciting! I also have lots of gender neutral clothes, and we were team green, so all of our "gear" is neutral, which is my style anyway. I'm happy about reusing lots of stuff, and like you said, they don't care. It's our stupid society. 
    Also, I must say, I've been stalking other boards that I've missed out on, like 1st Tri & TTGP, and you're my freaking hero.
    @varimama I'm also trying to knock out holiday photos with a maternity shoot. Fingers crossed that works out for us!
    @jenEP Enjoy your kid free weekend!
    @Malidocious I hope your neck feels better soon! I've been there and it sucks. Usually a visit to the chiro does the trick. 
    @lemonlove86 My clothes aren't fitting either  :#
    @babyfox320 I love Nashville too!
    @WorkingOnMyNightCheese Cute photo! Look at that platinum hair!  <3
    @miss.sally I'm also over here anxiously awaiting my NIPT results. 
    Me: 33 DH: 33
    Married: 10.15.16
    BFP: 12.24.16
    DS BD: 8.20.17
    TTC #2 1.1.19
    BFP #2 7.3.19
    EDD #2 3.13.20
  • 11 weeks today. Woot so close to end of the first tri! Baby is the size of a lime. 

    NIPT blood draw on Saturday and NT scan next Friday. So exciting!

    Rant/Rave: We just got back from an amazing week at the lake and I miss it so much. I felt so calm and now reality is a smack in the face. The kids are having re-entry issues and are just so ready for school to start. Two more weeks! I crave that routine so much. 

    If I could live anywhere it would be the French countryside, with weekends in Paris. I love the culture, the food, just such a different vibe. 
  • @keeksie84 we are going to Suncadia, once of my favorite places. Have you been? Such a quick drive but it feels so far from the city. It’s actually extremely family friendly so if the wedding wasn’t kid-free, we would have loved to bring the girls! 
  • @MrsVP614 Yes! her hair is actually white, not blonde. Maggie has albinism, which is a genetic condition in which she doesn't produce melanin pigment. She has white hair, super fair skin, and gray/violet eyes. :) It's also the source of her low vision/legal blindness.

    https://www.albinism.org/information-bulletin-what-is-albinism/
  • @WorkingOnMyNightCheese So sweet! I'm sure she will be excited to be a big sister! 
    Me: 33 DH: 33
    Married: 10.15.16
    BFP: 12.24.16
    DS BD: 8.20.17
    TTC #2 1.1.19
    BFP #2 7.3.19
    EDD #2 3.13.20
  • @lemonlov happy I could help!

    @MrsVP614 man, at this point I'd be taking out a loan to put MIL up at a hotel next to the hospital. I realize FIL's illness is a big deal, and I'm all for helping out family, but I can't believe that MIL doesn't seem to comprehend what a burden she is. Glad DS had a good birthday :) hopefully the party and reveal goes well!

    @keeksie84 pics went well! We won't be using the pregnancy announcement pics until middle of September, because that'll be after we tell my parents. Posting the pics with our faces blurred out seems pointless, but I'll post the letter board we used in the photo shoot.

    @mauvelousone OMG I never thought about anyone having to look so hard for a medical facility with air conditioning to give birth at! LOL. Glad you found an OB you like!


    *Formerly LuND*
    Me: 35 | DH: 37
    TTC: 7/2016
    Low AMH, mild MFI
    BFP 7/29/17
    EDD: 4/5/18
    <3  DS born 4/4/18  <3
    BFP #2 7/2/19
    EDD 3/13/20


  • @Malidocious Ugh, I'm annoyed at your OB's office. It shouldn't be a fight to get the testing that you want! The only reason that 35 is the "magic" number for insurance companies is because the odds of genetic abnormalities becomes approximately the same as any risk to the pregnancy from amniocentesis. But, I totally understand getting tired of fighting with your doctor and insurance company. Odds are that your LO is just fine  <3


    *Formerly LuND*
    Me: 35 | DH: 37
    TTC: 7/2016
    Low AMH, mild MFI
    BFP 7/29/17
    EDD: 4/5/18
    <3  DS born 4/4/18  <3
    BFP #2 7/2/19
    EDD 3/13/20


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