GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? It’s been a long road to get here so just being able to relax a tiny bit once she’s in my arms.
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Some random queasiness still but not throwing up!
Raves/Rants: I'm just tired today. I take H to work on the weekends so I have the car and last night he went out after work with his team. I had to pick him up at like 12:30 so didn't get to sleep until 1am
Questions: I did have one but it's escaped me.
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Just everything about having a baby! I can't wait to hold baby in my arms and give him/her all the love and snuggles!
How are you feeling? Very good. I don't feel pregnant at all. I still need a nap or 2 on the weekends though.
Raves/Rants: We've established a timeline for the remodel of our family room. Built-in bookshelves are being installed 1st week of November (by a pro) and new floor is being installed over Thanksgiving weekend (by us). I don't know if I'll have time to paint but we will see. This isn't as urgent. Painting the nursery is the priority. We want all of this done before the baby comes. H told me I could paint the family room once on maternity leave and I laughed at his face. I told him that if I manage to keep this house clean and organized it will exceed my expectations
Questions:
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? To finally have my own baby. At 37, most of the people around me already have a couple kids. I've been to a lot of baby showers and held a lot of babies so to finally claim one as mine is going to be something else
TTC#1 10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml) 11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged 1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele 4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery 6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020 7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
How are you feeling? Tired after having the in-laws here for a week. Also I'm really nervous about the amnio but next week we have the AS so the timing is really good.
Raves/Rants: I could write a 10 page rant about my MIL but I'll save that for another time. On a happier note we finally told our family we are having a boy!
Questions:
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? After 2 years of trying and IVF I can't wait to hold him and see him!
Me:37 MH:37
TTGP since 07/2017
**TW** in spoiler
DX: PCOS, anovulatory, AMA
Femara X3: no response
Clomid X3: BFN (cyst and thin lining)
IUI (Dec '18) MMC
IVF (April '19) 9 retrieved, 7 fertilized, 2 normal PGT-A
Baby is the size of a(n): mango, four toed hamster, dollar bill etc.
Upcoming Appointments: 10/8 for 20w 10/11 for anatomy scan
How are you feeling? Good I’m pretty positive I can feel the kicks on the outside if I leave my hand on my belly and wait patiently lol ☺️ I’m going to see if on Saturday when S/O is off work and can relax maybe he’ll be able to feel it for the first time fingers crossed
Raves/Rants: my reveal was yesterday and after a month of being the only one to know i am so relieved to not have to watch everything I say and to plan with family not to mention I got exactly the reveal I wanted it was epic and so glad it worked out and I got the moment I wanted I can’t figure out how to add a video but this is a photo of the reveal at least;) Rants my sister didn’t show up or tell me she wasn’t going to make it I found out from my mom after she told her she wasn’t coming because she was working * I gave her three weeks heads up I feel she could have requested it off or at the very least told me herself she wouldn’t make it
Questions: none that I can think of
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Maternity leave having that time to be with MY baby girl and raise her and watch her grow and develop into an amazing individual
How are you feeling? Feeling crappy these days. Coughing all the time to the point where I feel like I’m going to throw up. Now my throat is sore. Just wish I could feel somewhat healthy!
Raves/Rants: Rave to almost halfway there! Rant to my poor kiddo needing his tonsils removed in a week and a half. He needs them removed but I’m still scared to send him back for the surgery! I’m hoping for a smooth recovery!
Questions: none at the moment
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Seeing how my other kids interact with their baby brother/sister. And of course the new baby smell and all of the tiny snuggles!!
Raves/Rants: My DH is driving me bat-shit crazy! Sometimes I feel like I should just talk to the wall.
Questions: N/A
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Wine and sushi!!! So much wine and sushi!!! Having a 4yo and 5yo fight constantly and act like.... well a 4 & 5yo is just draining!!!
I'm also looking forward to seeing my other 2 dote on their baby brother, savoring the baby smell and get in all the cuddles I can while he still let's me.
Me: 35 DH: 37 Married: May 2011 DD: Dec 2013 DS: Sept 2015 #3: EDD 2/28/20
How are you feeling? Excited and nervous. I don’t feel any kicks so I won’t be able to rest until the US
Raves/Rants: I told my boss last week which had been a huge stress. It didn’t go fabulous but I expected a firestorm so I guess that’s good.
I’m struggling with body comments. A lot more than I’d hope to. I had recovered from an eating disorder and thought my head was in a good place and all the body comments are freaking me out. I’m not sure how to raise this with my OB. I’m on track so it doesn’t come up.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born?
Finally meeting him/her. It’s been a long time coming. Seeing my husband with the baby
@22ksi2, I have a feeling this will come out not as I intend. What do you want to talk to your OB about regarding the body comments? Are you concerned you are gaining too much or too little? Do you want to ask OB for resources for who you can speak to about your feelings?
I think if you have concerns and a history with an eating disorder you should seek out a therapist.
@jvk2012 no I know what you mean. I think I was thinking, holistically?
I know when things get bad and I’m thankful I’m far from that. I guess I was more thinking of not making it the focus of the appointment unless it’s an issue. I’d rather make sure my child is growing and on track. Maybe bc there isn’t much going on in these “in between” appointments but I feel like the only things we talk about is what I eat and what I weigh.
@22ksi2, I think it’s totally appropriate to fill your OB in on your history and let them know that unless there is a concern about your health or the baby’s health then you’d prefer to not discuss things like weight and size but rather focus on growing on track.
@22ksi2 I would also mention it to your OB. They might have recommendations on someone you can talk with or ways to cope. I still don’t understand why people feel the need to comment on someone else’s size, ever!! I think your OB knowing your background and knowing you are uncomfortable with always talking about size and weight will help them think before they speak too!
Re: Group 4 (2/22-2/29) Check In w/o 9/30
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Pink
Baby is the size of a(n): Cucumber
Upcoming Appointments: 10/8 anatomy scan
How are you feeling? Getting better
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? It’s been a long road to get here so just being able to relax a tiny bit once she’s in my arms.
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: FO in 2 weeks!!
Baby is the size of a(n): artichoke
Upcoming Appointments: Anatomy scan & checkup Oct. 14th
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Some random queasiness still but not throwing up!
Raves/Rants: I'm just tired today. I take H to work on the weekends so I have the car and last night he went out after work with his team. I had to pick him up at like 12:30 so didn't get to sleep until 1am
Questions: I did have one but it's escaped me.
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Just everything about having a baby! I can't wait to hold baby in my arms and give him/her all the love and snuggles!
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: PINK!
Baby is the size of a(n): Mango
Upcoming Appointments: 10/08 for anatomy scan
How are you feeling? Very good. I don't feel pregnant at all. I still need a nap or 2 on the weekends though.
Raves/Rants: We've established a timeline for the remodel of our family room. Built-in bookshelves are being installed 1st week of November (by a pro) and new floor is being installed over Thanksgiving weekend (by us). I don't know if I'll have time to paint but we will see. This isn't as urgent. Painting the nursery is the priority. We want all of this done before the baby comes. H told me I could paint the family room once on maternity leave and I laughed at his face. I told him that if I manage to keep this house clean and organized it will exceed my expectations
Questions:
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born?
To finally have my own baby. At 37, most of the people around me already have a couple kids. I've been to a lot of baby showers and held a lot of babies so to finally claim one as mine is going to be something else
10/2018: MFI (2 SA under 9 million/ml)
11/2018: HSG shows right Fallopian tube slightly damaged
1/2019: Husband diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele
4/05/2019: varicocele repair surgery
6/13/2019: BFP!!! EDD: 2/22/2020 Baby girl born 2/27/2020
7/18/2019: Total Motile Count at 3 months post surgery = 51 millions!! (number must be >20 millions to conceive naturally).
TTC #2
9/07/2021: BFP - CP: 9/10/2021
10/07/2021: BFP - CP: 10/23/2021
12/23/2021: BFP! EDD: 08/31/2022
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Blue!
Baby is the size of a(n): artichoke
Upcoming Appointments: amnio on Thursday
How are you feeling? Tired after having the in-laws here for a week. Also I'm really nervous about the amnio but next week we have the AS so the timing is really good.
Raves/Rants: I could write a 10 page rant about my MIL but I'll save that for another time. On a happier note we finally told our family we are having a boy!
Questions:
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? After 2 years of trying and IVF I can't wait to hold him and see him!
Team finding out/pink/blue/green:PINK
Baby is the size of a(n): mango, four toed hamster, dollar bill etc.
Upcoming Appointments: 10/8 for 20w 10/11 for anatomy scan
How are you feeling? Good I’m pretty positive I can feel the kicks on the outside if I leave my hand on my belly and wait patiently lol ☺️ I’m going to see if on Saturday when S/O is off work and can relax maybe he’ll be able to feel it for the first time fingers crossed
Raves/Rants: my reveal was yesterday and after a month of being the only one to know i am so relieved to not have to watch everything I say and to plan with family not to mention I got exactly the reveal I wanted it was epic and so glad it worked out and I got the moment I wanted
I can’t figure out how to add a video but this is a photo of the reveal at least;)
Rants my sister didn’t show up or tell me she wasn’t going to make it I found out from my mom after she told her she wasn’t coming because she was working * I gave her three weeks heads up I feel she could have requested it off or at the very least told me herself she wouldn’t make it
Questions: none that I can think of
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Maternity leave having that time to be with MY baby girl and raise her and watch her grow and develop into an amazing individual
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Green
Baby is the size of a(n): piece of string cheese 🧀
Upcoming Appointments: 11/4. Hopefully the anatomy scan appointment gets booked soon!
How are you feeling? Feeling crappy these days. Coughing all the time to the point where I feel like I’m going to throw up. Now my throat is sore. Just wish I could feel somewhat healthy!
Raves/Rants: Rave to almost halfway there! Rant to my poor kiddo needing his tonsils removed in a week and a half. He needs them removed but I’m still scared to send him back for the surgery! I’m hoping for a smooth recovery!
Questions: none at the moment
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born?
Seeing how my other kids interact with their baby brother/sister. And of course the new baby smell and all of the tiny snuggles!!
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: Blue
Baby is the size of a(n): Artichoke
Upcoming Appointments: Anatomy Scan on the 7th
How are you feeling? Tired and cranky
Raves/Rants: My DH is driving me bat-shit crazy! Sometimes I feel like I should just talk to the wall.
Questions: N/A
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born? Wine and sushi!!! So much wine and sushi!!! Having a 4yo and 5yo fight constantly and act like.... well a 4 & 5yo is just draining!!!
I'm also looking forward to seeing my other 2 dote on their baby brother, savoring the baby smell and get in all the cuddles I can while he still let's me.
Me: 35
DH: 37
Married: May 2011
DD: Dec 2013
DS: Sept 2015
#3: EDD 2/28/20
Team finding out/pink/blue/green: FO t-1week
Baby is the size of a(n): mango
Upcoming Appointments: 10/7 for AS
How are you feeling? Excited and nervous. I don’t feel any kicks so I won’t be able to rest until the US
Raves/Rants: I told my boss last week which had been a huge stress. It didn’t go fabulous but I expected a firestorm so I guess that’s good.
I’m struggling with body comments. A lot more than I’d hope to. I had recovered from an eating disorder and thought my head was in a good place and all the body comments are freaking me out. I’m not sure how to raise this with my OB. I’m on track so it doesn’t come up.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is something you are REALLY looking forward to once baby is born?
Finally meeting him/her. It’s been a long time coming. Seeing my husband with the baby
I think if you have concerns and a history with an eating disorder you should seek out a therapist.
I know when things get bad and I’m thankful I’m far from that. I guess I was more thinking of not making it the focus of the appointment unless it’s an issue. I’d rather make sure my child is growing and on track. Maybe bc there isn’t much going on in these “in between” appointments but I feel like the only things we talk about is what I eat and what I weigh.
Pregnancy is a weird time.
I think your OB knowing your background and knowing you are uncomfortable with always talking about size and weight will help them think before they speak too!