How are you feeling? Sciatica is so painful. And my pelvic bones feel like they are ripping apart from the crotch.
Raves/Rants: Just a rant that I’m in a lot of pain right now. I remember having these pains last pregnancy, but I had a desk job so I could rest more.
GTKY: Rather than going off to a 4-year college away from home, I would stay home and go to the technical college. Most likely for a nursing degree. Could have saved me so much money, and I would be making a lot more money now.
Raves/Rants: I keep saying I need to stop running, but I keep running anyway because I don't want to have to modify further than I already am. Totally got a waddle going today though... Rave: Silly things! I cut everyone's hair yesterday and we're all looking sharp today. Also we harvested our pumpkins from the garden (it froze last night and will snow Thursday) and got 2 nice medium sized ones, but mostly just eeeeee we grew pumpkins!
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I'd have quit my job and spent the last 6 months of my Mom's life with her.
Baby is the size of a(n): babies are the size or a Naval Orange.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a U/S thursday
How are you feeling? Overall feeling ok. Started throwing up in the morning again. Always only seems to be stomach acid. And babies seem to think I dont need to sleep/sleep well right now.
Raves/Rants: i just found out my SIL is pregnant with twins. I am happy for her but wish we had more time between us. Shes 7 weeks behind me.
Questions: how long does an anatomical scan take? Also does the GD test happen at the OB? I have to switch to a new OB as we are moving home (international move) and itll be right around 18-20 weeks.
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? There are minor things in my life that I wish I could add to or change. However, I am who I am because of my past. And I'm happy with where I'm at in my life.
@ACAC25 my anatomy scan took about an hour. But yours will take longer because they have to look at 3 babies. Last pregnancy my GD testing took place in the outpatient lab (where you get any other blood draw done).
Upcoming Appointments: Nothing for 2 weeks, then my 24 week appt
How are you feeling? I feel good! Still throwing up once a day in the morning when my gag reflex is the worst, but otherwise my back feels great, my bones and pelvis dont hurt- its easier this time
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I would not eat that sandwich in the Madrid airport because I am firly certain thats how I got crypto and shit my brains out for 7 days
@ACAC25, like @daffodil_shoe said the anatomy scan was 45 mins to an hour for one baby. I don’t think yours would necessarily be 3x as long but definitely longer. My glucose test was at the lab at my dr’s office last time and will be again. It’s usually scheduled between 24-28 weeks.
How are you feeling? Tired and hungry but pretty good overall
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Hmm, hard to say bc I’m happy with where my life is at now. I do wish I would have did my student teaching in Ireland and took advantage of the opportunity to travel abroad.
@ACAC25 my OB office does bloodwork and the glucose test in the office. My anatomy scan took about an hour and 20 for one.
@ACAC25 they told me an hour for two. They've been doing really detailed scans at the MFM doc so I feel like they've already looked at all the major organs pretty thoroughly. We'll see!
Team: Green - We made it through the AS without finding out. **holding strong**
Baby is the size of a(n): Pencil!
Upcoming Appointments: Oct. 29 for 24 week appointment
How are you feeling? My sciatic nerve has been giving me some problems. It woke me up in the middle of the night last night -- Grrr!
Raves/Rants: I think I have had my first pregnancy craving -- Little Caesar's Crazy Bread! 4 bags in 48 hours! It is so delicious!
Questions: None this week
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I don't know that I would change anything.....I like how my life has turned out. Maybe go outside of Colorado to go to college??
@ACAC25 -- I have been gagging again in the morning like I was the first trimester. My first GD screen took place in my OB's office. They also draw my blood there.
Upcoming Appointments: Yesterday was my first day of work and I updated my insurance. They said it could take at least a week to process the referral for an OB. So between that and then time to schedule the appt, I could easily be at 24 weeks before I get my anatomy scan.
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Some back pain, but I think that's more from sleeping on an air mattress than anything else.
Rant: Not sure how to take this. I walked up to the desk to get the referral for the OB yesterday, "Hi, I'm [noxacanthus]. I just moved here from Japan and I need a referral for an OBGYN." She snaps, "Who told you that you needed a referral?" "Well, I had one in Japan..." "Oh, you think your pregnant, don't you?" At this point I paused and looked down at the maternity uniform I'm wearing and the 22.5 week bump. I master the urge to say something sarcastic and just go with "Yes, I'm pregnant. I have copies of all my paperwork from the Japanese OB." She replies, "Are you sure? We'll have to have you do a test."
The rest of the day I couldn't help but think "Great. This uniform makes me look fat, not pregnant." Tho tbh, the Navys maternity uniform was clearly designed by a man who has never met a pregnant woman because it resembles a tent more than anything else.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I sometimes wonder what life would be like if I had just gotten a normal job out of college instead of joining the Navy. Not because I don't like the life I have now, but just because it's the path not taken.
Missed a few weeks here, app was not working but I'm here!
EDD/W+D: 2/13; 21+5?
Team: Blue!
Baby is the size of a(n): Pencil
Upcoming Appointments: Oct 21, monitoring blood sugars every 2 weeks now
How are you feeling? Good!
Raves/Rants: Being a SAHM is hard, financially right now. I want to buy all the cute baby boy things or treat myself to special foods like I could with pregnancy#1 when I was working. I don't regret the decision to be home, we are ok, I just hate feeling restricted. I was about to buy some cute stuff off someone on FB then had to turn them down. Hormones got me like a tantruming toddler
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I wish I went to culinary school. Or at least a certificate program after college. Would love to start a food business now 😁
Thank you @daffodil_shoe, @jvk2012, @clee5711, @burr1371 and @Swiftlet for the information. I guess I should expect somewhere between 1.5-3hrs for the anatomy scan. I think my GD test will be around 20 weeks, I know it is a concern with triplets. I'm hoping my OB can do it there. But I guess I will have to be prepared for going to an external lab too.
@burr1371 I feel you! I really thought the throwing up might have been done at 13 weeks when it disappeared for a whole week. Now I've thrown up once a day more times than I havent!
Upcoming Appointments: in a couple weeks for glucose (?)
How are you feeling? Alright! More energized lately. And when the fam all got belly sick this weekend, thankfully I got the least of it 😂
Raves/Rants: This morning I was working out in the gym and felt like I was extra badass to be getting after it with this big belly.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I’d avoid some of my youthful indiscretions. But like everyone has said, they all led here, so not the worst.
I took another look at the "baby size according to millenials" article and 23 weeks is a burrito with all the fixings. So everyone will have a "burrito day" coming soon...
Re: Group 2 (2/8-2/14) check-in w/o 10/7
Team: blue 💙
Baby is the size of a(n): least weasel
Upcoming Appointments: nothing for a few weeks
How are you feeling? Sciatica is so painful. And my pelvic bones feel like they are ripping apart from the crotch.
Raves/Rants: Just a rant that I’m in a lot of pain right now. I remember having these pains last pregnancy, but I had a desk job so I could rest more.
GTKY: Rather than going off to a 4-year college away from home, I would stay home and go to the technical college. Most likely for a nursing degree. Could have saved me so much money, and I would be making a lot more money now.
Team: Blue
Baby is the size of a(n): Coconut
Upcoming Appointments: 10/23 24week
How are you feeling? Normal, but HUNGRY.
Raves/Rants: I keep saying I need to stop running, but I keep running anyway because I don't want to have to modify further than I already am. Totally got a waddle going today though... Rave: Silly things! I cut everyone's hair yesterday and we're all looking sharp today. Also we harvested our pumpkins from the garden (it froze last night and will snow Thursday) and got 2 nice medium sized ones, but mostly just eeeeee we grew pumpkins!
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I'd have quit my job and spent the last 6 months of my Mom's life with her.
Team: Green, not finding out the triplets sexes.
Baby is the size of a(n): babies are the size or a Naval Orange.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a U/S thursday
How are you feeling? Overall feeling ok. Started throwing up in the morning again. Always only seems to be stomach acid. And babies seem to think I dont need to sleep/sleep well right now.
Raves/Rants: i just found out my SIL is pregnant with twins. I am happy for her but wish we had more time between us. Shes 7 weeks behind me.
Questions: how long does an anatomical scan take? Also does the GD test happen at the OB? I have to switch to a new OB as we are moving home (international move) and itll be right around 18-20 weeks.
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be?
There are minor things in my life that I wish I could add to or change. However, I am who I am because of my past. And I'm happy with where I'm at in my life.
Team: Pink!
Baby is the size of a(n): Half dozen bagels
Upcoming Appointments: Nothing for 2 weeks, then my 24 week appt
How are you feeling? I feel good! Still throwing up once a day in the morning when my gag reflex is the worst, but otherwise my back feels great, my bones and pelvis dont hurt- its easier this time
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be?
I would not eat that sandwich in the Madrid airport because I am firly certain thats how I got crypto and shit my brains out for 7 days
Feb 8 22+2
Team: boy💙
Baby is the size of a(n): water bottle
Upcoming Appointments: end of October
How are you feeling? Tired and hungry but pretty good overall
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Hmm, hard to say bc I’m happy with where my life is at now. I do wish I would have did my student teaching in Ireland and took advantage of the opportunity to travel abroad.
@ACAC25 my OB office does bloodwork and the glucose test in the office. My anatomy scan took about an hour and 20 for one.
Team: Green - We made it through the AS without finding out. **holding strong**
Baby is the size of a(n): Pencil!
Upcoming Appointments: Oct. 29 for 24 week appointment
How are you feeling? My sciatic nerve has been giving me some problems. It woke me up in the middle of the night last night -- Grrr!
Raves/Rants: I think I have had my first pregnancy craving -- Little Caesar's Crazy Bread! 4 bags in 48 hours! It is so delicious!
Questions: None this week
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I don't know that I would change anything.....I like how my life has turned out. Maybe go outside of Colorado to go to college??
@daffodil_shoe +1 for sciatica!
Team: Pink!
Baby is the size of a(n): Mr. Potato head?
Upcoming Appointments: Yesterday was my first day of work and I updated my insurance. They said it could take at least a week to process the referral for an OB. So between that and then time to schedule the appt, I could easily be at 24 weeks before I get my anatomy scan.
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Some back pain, but I think that's more from sleeping on an air mattress than anything else.
Rant: Not sure how to take this. I walked up to the desk to get the referral for the OB yesterday, "Hi, I'm [noxacanthus]. I just moved here from Japan and I need a referral for an OBGYN." She snaps, "Who told you that you needed a referral?" "Well, I had one in Japan..." "Oh, you think your pregnant, don't you?" At this point I paused and looked down at the maternity uniform I'm wearing and the 22.5 week bump. I master the urge to say something sarcastic and just go with "Yes, I'm pregnant. I have copies of all my paperwork from the Japanese OB." She replies, "Are you sure? We'll have to have you do a test."
The rest of the day I couldn't help but think "Great. This uniform makes me look fat, not pregnant." Tho tbh, the Navys maternity uniform was clearly designed by a man who has never met a pregnant woman because it resembles a tent more than anything else.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I sometimes wonder what life would be like if I had just gotten a normal job out of college instead of joining the Navy. Not because I don't like the life I have now, but just because it's the path not taken.
EDD/W+D: 2/13; 21+5?
Team: Blue!
Baby is the size of a(n): Pencil
Upcoming Appointments: Oct 21, monitoring blood sugars every 2 weeks now
How are you feeling? Good!
Raves/Rants: Being a SAHM is hard, financially right now. I want to buy all the cute baby boy things or treat myself to special foods like I could with pregnancy#1 when I was working. I don't regret the decision to be home, we are ok, I just hate feeling restricted. I was about to buy some cute stuff off someone on FB then had to turn them down. Hormones got me like a tantruming toddler
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be?
I wish I went to culinary school. Or at least a certificate program after college. Would love to start a food business now 😁
@burr1371 I feel you! I really thought the throwing up might have been done at 13 weeks when it disappeared for a whole week. Now I've thrown up once a day more times than I havent!
Team: 💙💙💙
Baby is the size of a(n): ✏️
Upcoming Appointments: in a couple weeks for glucose (?)
How are you feeling? Alright! More energized lately. And when the fam all got belly sick this weekend, thankfully I got the least of it 😂
Raves/Rants: This morning I was working out in the gym and felt like I was extra badass to be getting after it with this big belly.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I’d avoid some of my youthful indiscretions. But like everyone has said, they all led here, so not the worst.
Team: GIRL!
Baby is the size of a(n): Kool-Aid Burst!
Upcoming Appointments: October 16th!
How are you feeling? Good! Starting to feel uncomfortable and still a lot of food aversions!
Raves/Rants: Did our hospital tour and having a class at the pediatrician we will go to tonight!
Questions: Not right now!
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Being disrespectful to my mom when I was younger.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Team: 💙
Baby is the size of a(n): Coconut
Upcoming Appointments: October 28th. Glucose tolerance test 😬
How are you feeling? Weather change has me with cold-like symptoms
Raves/Rants: Raving at how much baby is moving, especially at nighttime
Questions: None
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Wouldn't change a thing.