Baby is the size of a(n): zucchini, platypus (minus the tail) 😂 how are these accurate?
Upcoming appointments: 12/30
How are you feeling? Tired. But not sure if it’s from my 3 year old deciding that 5:45 is a good wake up time or from baby, or both. I also get out of breath so easily!
Raves/Rants: Rant: 3.5 more day of work til I’m off for Christmas. This is also a Rave.
Questions: nope
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? Family time! And I love doing Santa for DS. Not sure there’s anything I don’t love, honestly.
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Raves/Rants: My five year old has an upper respiratory infection, but school was called off today because of ice and snow. So both a rant and rave.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? My favorite part is going to my parent’s house on Christmas night. I have 6 siblings, three SILs, and 10 nieces and nephews. We have a blast. My least favorite is going to my in-laws.
How are you feeling? Overall still feeling good. Just get tired faster
Raves/Rants: Can’t wait for my days off for Christmas! Also, having to pee so often. I feel like baby is just sitting on my bladder.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? I love all the lights! And family time. Least favorite is probably the stress of buying gifts. I could skip that part and be very happy.
Upcoming appointments: 12/24 for regular OB check, 12/26 for MFM ultrasound and consult
How are you feeling? Pretty good. We got a new bed this weekend which is heavenly so that has been helping with sleep.
Raves/Rants: Rants: It is super icy out today so driving home should be fun Rave: We had a 2 hour delay today due to weather and it was our monthly staff breakfast. It also was my work baby shower apparently which was super nice
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? I love having the tree up and all the lights. I don't love the pressure of buying gifts for people.
Upcoming appointments: tomorrow morning then changing to biweekly! I had a chiropractor appt today but got moved to thursday because of ice.
How are you feeling? feeling ok - still have heartburn a lot.
Raves/Rants: Rant - DH threw up 3 times and insists on sitting on the couch. He claims he ate a bad apple but I've never heard of anyone getting sick from an apple. He's now starving and wants to order Chinese food. I told him if he could keep some crackers down for an hour he could consider it.
Rave - home today due to an ice storm and excited to spend some time with DD when she wakes up from her nap.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? - This is my first holiday season where DD has understood Christmas is coming and it is so fun. My least favorite is choosing who we are going to visit and dealing with family drama.
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
@leksiL, why are men sometimes worse than kids when it comes to handling illness?? This is also the first Christmas that DD understands Christmas is coming and what it means.
@jvk2012 - I'm not sure! It took me all day to harass him to drink ONE cup of water even though he had a "blinding" headache. I'm like you are dehydrated since you got sick you need to drink water! Then after dinner he makes himself ramen noodles. Somehow he is doing better today and mad I won't get too close to him since it was just "eating a bad apple".
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Baby is the size of a(n): Zucchini, football, platypus, motorcycle helmet? I agree with @ibabyloveb87... these seem weird
Upcoming appointments: I had my 3-hr glucose on tuesday and just got out of a regular OB appt
How are you feeling? Honestly, great!
Raves/Rants: I passed my 3-hr glucose with flying colors!!! Bring on the Christmas feast and cookies my friends
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? I just love spending time with family and watching my niece experiencing it all for the first time.... watching her fall in love with Christmas is the best thing. I absolutely hate presents... I just want to hang out with people and not spend hundreds on them haha
Baby is the size of a(n): half of a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. So if there are two that’s one whole cho cheesecake? 😂
Upcoming appointments: had one on Monday, just general OB
How are you feeling? Honestly, pretty miserable.
Raves/Rants: I’ll be off work this weekend and mon/tues/wed next week, which I’m looking forward to. I’ve just about finished my wrapping (which is really tough with these babies in the way haha). We’re hosting Christmas Eve dinner at our place which I’m looking forward to but also a little bit dreading cooking and cleaning before then.
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? Favorite is the traditions - getting the tree, shopping, decorating the house, family get-togethers, music, etc. My least favorite part is probably when it’s over and everything feels a little deflated and sad in comparison.
Baby is the size of a(n): hand is the size of a macaron
Upcoming appointments: tomorrow with my OB. Then on Christmas Eve I have a class for understanding the ins and outs of gestational diabetes (yep, I failed the 3 hour!)
How are you feeling? Sore back and torso. Definitely have the pregnant lady waddle down! Swollen feet at the end of the day, which makes for a fun challenge to change from my dress shoes into my winter boots for the commute home.
Raves/Rants: RANT: failing the 3 hour glucose was a huge bummer. RAVE: I finished up my very first Master's course on Sunday and got a 96% in the class. So happy to have my evenings and weekends back! Won't pick up another course until next summer.
Questions: so many RE gestational diabetes, but I know I'll learn more at my upcoming appointments.
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite?
Favorite: the time with loved ones. Least favorite: I'm sorry to be that person, but I honestly have a hard time this time of year. Before my Dad died, I really enjoyed the holidays! Lots of warm fuzzies and good times to be had by all. Since he died 6 yrs ago nothing has been the same. And in the last few years I've lost 2 Grandparents with whom I've always spent the holidays. There's still a lot of grief for the loved ones I've lost along the way, and this time of year magnifies it. I just miss the good old days.
@malloryfrommn - don't apologize, sometimes the holidays can be really hard. My family is dealing with my sister's homelessness and alcoholism this holiday and it has obviously put a huge damper on things. I can't imagine the pain of losing a parent. I'm also sorry you failed your glucose test even after rocking your masters class so hard! I graduated from law school 7 years ago and miss school SO MUCH I want to go back, but I have to save my $ for the kids' education at this point haha. It's so funny I am almost done with my student loans but just want to completely change careers (for less $) and start over. But I won't because this is what's best for the kids.
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
@malloryfrommn, don't apologize. I think it's important for people to remember that for whatever the reason not everyone loves the holiday season. Hugs to you!
@leksiL family sure can be complicated! I'm so sorry your family is struggling with your troubled sister - that is such a tough situation! Alcoholism (really, addiction of any kind) can tear families apart. I hope you can find some joy this season. I can (sometimes) relate to loving school! I swore up and down after obtaining my CFP I would be hard pressed to pursue additional education. But here I am! Totally agree that priorities often change with kids. What is best for them comes first. 😊
Re: Group 3 (2/15-2/21) Check-in w/o 12/16
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Pink
Baby is the size of a(n): zucchini, platypus (minus the tail) 😂 how are these accurate?
Upcoming appointments: 12/30
How are you feeling? Tired. But not sure if it’s from my 3 year old deciding that 5:45 is a good wake up time or from baby, or both. I also get out of breath so easily!
Raves/Rants: Rant: 3.5 more day of work til I’m off for Christmas. This is also a Rave.
Questions: nope
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? Family time! And I love doing Santa for DS. Not sure there’s anything I don’t love, honestly.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: pink
Baby is the size of a(n): asparagus
Upcoming appointments: Thursday
How are you feeling? Mostly good, just feel huge
Raves/Rants: My five year old has an upper respiratory infection, but school was called off today because of ice and snow. So both a rant and rave.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? My favorite part is going to my parent’s house on Christmas night. I have 6 siblings, three SILs, and 10 nieces and nephews. We have a blast. My least favorite is going to my in-laws.
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: pink
Baby is the size of a(n): Coconut
Upcoming appointments: 12/18 & 12/19
How are you feeling? Overall still feeling good. Just get tired faster
Raves/Rants: Can’t wait for my days off for Christmas! Also, having to pee so often. I feel like baby is just sitting on my bladder.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? I love all the lights! And family time. Least favorite is probably the stress of buying gifts. I could skip that part and be very happy.
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Blue
Baby is the size of a(n): cantaloupe
Upcoming appointments: 12/24 for regular OB check, 12/26 for MFM ultrasound and consult
How are you feeling? Pretty good. We got a new bed this weekend which is heavenly so that has been helping with sleep.
Raves/Rants:
Rants: It is super icy out today so driving home should be fun
Rave: We had a 2 hour delay today due to weather and it was our monthly staff breakfast. It also was my work baby shower apparently which was super nice
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? I love having the tree up and all the lights. I don't love the pressure of buying gifts for people.
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: pink
Baby is the size of a(n): coconut
Upcoming appointments: tomorrow morning then changing to biweekly! I had a chiropractor appt today but got moved to thursday because of ice.
How are you feeling? feeling ok - still have heartburn a lot.
Raves/Rants: Rant - DH threw up 3 times and insists on sitting on the couch. He claims he ate a bad apple but I've never heard of anyone getting sick from an apple. He's now starving and wants to order Chinese food. I told him if he could keep some crackers down for an hour he could consider it.
Rave - home today due to an ice storm and excited to spend some time with DD when she wakes up from her nap.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? - This is my first holiday season where DD has understood Christmas is coming and it is so fun. My least favorite is choosing who we are going to visit and dealing with family drama.
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Green
Baby is the size of a(n): Zucchini, football, platypus, motorcycle helmet? I agree with @ibabyloveb87... these seem weird
Upcoming appointments: I had my 3-hr glucose on tuesday and just got out of a regular OB appt
How are you feeling? Honestly, great!
Raves/Rants: I passed my 3-hr glucose with flying colors!!! Bring on the Christmas feast and cookies my friends
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite? I just love spending time with family and watching my niece experiencing it all for the first time.... watching her fall in love with Christmas is the best thing. I absolutely hate presents... I just want to hang out with people and not spend hundreds on them haha
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: pink and blue
Baby is the size of a(n): half of a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. So if there are two that’s one whole cho cheesecake? 😂
Upcoming appointments: had one on Monday, just general OB
How are you feeling? Honestly, pretty miserable.
Raves/Rants: I’ll be off work this weekend and mon/tues/wed next week, which I’m looking forward to. I’ve just about finished my wrapping (which is really tough with these babies in the way haha). We’re hosting Christmas Eve dinner at our place which I’m looking forward to but also a little bit dreading cooking and cleaning before then.
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite?
Favorite is the traditions - getting the tree, shopping, decorating the house, family get-togethers, music, etc. My least favorite part is probably when it’s over and everything feels a little deflated and sad in comparison.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Blue💙
Baby is the size of a(n): hand is the size of a macaron
Upcoming appointments: tomorrow with my OB. Then on Christmas Eve I have a class for understanding the ins and outs of gestational diabetes (yep, I failed the 3 hour!)
How are you feeling? Sore back and torso. Definitely have the pregnant lady waddle down! Swollen feet at the end of the day, which makes for a fun challenge to change from my dress shoes into my winter boots for the commute home.
Raves/Rants:
RANT: failing the 3 hour glucose was a huge bummer.
RAVE: I finished up my very first Master's course on Sunday and got a 96% in the class. So happy to have my evenings and weekends back! Won't pick up another course until next summer.
Questions: so many RE gestational diabetes, but I know I'll learn more at my upcoming appointments.
GTKY: What is your favorite part of the holiday season? Least favorite?
Favorite: the time with loved ones.
Least favorite: I'm sorry to be that person, but I honestly have a hard time this time of year. Before my Dad died, I really enjoyed the holidays! Lots of warm fuzzies and good times to be had by all. Since he died 6 yrs ago nothing has been the same. And in the last few years I've lost 2 Grandparents with whom I've always spent the holidays. There's still a lot of grief for the loved ones I've lost along the way, and this time of year magnifies it. I just miss the good old days.
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020