November 2020 Moms
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Week 1 (11/01-11/07) Check-in w/o 03/30/20
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This is the group check in for those of us due during the 1st week of November!
EDD/weeks+days:
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be?
EDD/weeks+days:
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be?
Re: Week 1 (11/01-11/07) Check-in w/o 03/30/20
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry
Upcoming appointments: tomorrow dating US
How are you feeling? Yesterday was better, but in general I've felt pretty wretched most days. Not nearly as bad as many ladies get, just uncomfortably bloated and nauseous all day. And tired. And it makes me a grouchy mama to my 2yo and a grumpy wife. BUT, all the symptoms make me feel a little more confident about the pregnancy.
Raves/Rants: My mom randomly offered to watch DS tomorrow, which frees up MH to go with me to the US!! As far as my folks know we're just doing a big grocery stock up for all of us sheltering in place, so she doesn't even realize what a sweet thing she's doing for us! I can't wait to tell her!
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? I wish I had studied Fermentation Science in college, then I would work in food science or production. Like, working for America's Test Kitchen or something. Or being a successful food blogger or writer.
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): raspberry (popcorn)
Upcoming appointments: April 22nd for prenatal screening and ultrasound and a tele appointment with my GP should follow shortly after
How are you feeling? Symptoms are mild: sore breats and some fatigue. A bit anxious to see that everything is still going well on US in 3 weeks.
Raves/Rants: This isolation is making us cook such great food, it's almost fun! Since we couldn't go sugar shack, I homemade a sugar shack feast for brunch on Saturday. Delicious!
Questions: Is anyone already using some kind of stretch mark prevention cream or oil? If yes, which one?
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? An Art History Teacher
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Finding Out
Baby is the size of a(n): jacks and a blackberry
Upcoming appointments: Normal OB appointment with pap and everything on 4/10 and Genetic Counseling and NIPT with US on 4/23
How are you feeling? I definitely have good days and bad days. Today is a good day so far. But I have days with bad nausea that lasts all day, headaches, sore boobs, etc.
Raves/Rants: I am enjoying being home still to get through the rest of the first trimester as it looks like I could be WFH through the end of April/early May. That said, I also hate this isolation, but know that it is for a good reason. We tried to make the best of this past weekend with yummy foods and lots of outside play time jumping in puddles and riding cars lol.
Questions: STM, has anyone tested a little out of the range for their glucose test before? Since I am AMA I have to have (2) glucose tests. I had my first on Friday and the normal range is 65-139 and I got a 64. It says "low" on my patient portal, but I am hoping because it is literally 1 point that it doesn't mean I have to have further testing of any kind. Clearly I am sure they will call me if it considered abnormal.
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? I would live in NYC for sure and write for a magazine...or live in NYC and work as a neonatologist. Those were my (2) dream jobs growing up.
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): Raspberry
Upcoming appointments: April 29th
How are you feeling? Still no nausea... mostly just sore breasts, bloating and exhaustion. But overall, I feel pretty good!
Raves/Rants: As much as this whole situation sucks with COVID, it is nice to be able to WFH right now. I want to keep this pregnancy a secret at work for awhile so being able to hide my symptoms is very nice.
Questions: None
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? Well, I want to be a surgeon, so that is my dream job. I am an undergraduate student and plan to go to medical school in the future.
@hedgepig that is super sweet of your mom and great timing!
@mimser I have been using Palmers stretch mark lotion twice a day already. My mom got terrible stretch marks with me and I know it is mostly genetic but I am going to do everything in my power to minimize them
@jaclyn0405 I am enjoying WFH too! We took our dogs out a lot yesterday just to get some fresh air, it definitely helps.
@mimser I made a "Stretch Mark Soother" with essential oils and coconut oil the other week and have started to use that. I got some pretty bad ones with DD, so trying to minimize how many more I get this time around.
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Green
Baby is the size of a(n): cherry
Upcoming appointments: prenatal appt Friday 4/3
How are you feeling? Exhausted, nauseous.
Raves/Rants: DH has really stepped up lately helping with what's usually "my chores"
Questions: anyone else's sex drive ramp up lately?
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? Professional dog walker in a scenic area with temperate climate
@mimser I'm also using an essential oil blend paired with a thick body butter. It worked well last pregnancy
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: we will be finding out hoping for team blue
Baby is the size of a(n): postage stamp
Upcoming appointments: April 7th
How are you feeling? Nauseous and tired
Raves/Rants: can’t eat anything and my mouth tastes disgusting all the time no matter how many times I brush. Yuck
Questions: anyone else have a bad taste in their mouth?
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? I would be a veterinarian
@jaclyn0405 What kind of magazine would you write for?
@bserena Yay for mild symptoms!
@ksdelong20 Kudos to YH! Hoping for a good appt for you on Friday!
@baby-2-due I remember hearing other people talk about a bad taste or metallic taste - I hope it lets up soon!
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AFM, I had a good appt today, although MH couldn't come in the office with me after all. I saw a little embryo measuring a couple of days ahead (consistent with my guess about an early ovulation, but not enough to change EDD), with a good HB. I even saw it move! We went ahead and told my ILs, since it was the only time we'd be seeing them in person in who knows how long (we were delivering groceries), and my parents. Everyone is thrilled!
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
@hedgepig this weekend I cooked a bunch of things including pea soup, braised beans, coffee and maple glazed bacon, marinated beets, a baked rising omelet... the last couple of days I've made a three cheese pasta from Delish, swedish meatballs, a pizza flavored sauteed rice.
I'm so happy you had a good appointment and got to tell a few family members!
And also yay for a great appointment and happy parents and in-laws!
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Finding out ( I think)
Baby is the size of a(n): Raspberry/popcorn/jordan almond
Upcoming appointments: Tomorrow with a new OBGYN. I had been under the care of an RE until now. I've never used this doctor before, so I'm a little apprehensive. Also, anxious to see LO and know that they are doing ok in here.
How are you feeling? BLAH. I'm nauseous and exhausted all day long. Sore breasts are on-off. I'm moody and only want to eat carbs and sugar. Also, TMI but constipated and have had an upset stomach for a while.
Raves/Rants: Starting to go a little stir crazy being in out 1,000 square foot apartment for the last 3 weeks! I live on a very busy street in Brooklyn and I hear ambulance sirens all day which reminds me of how lucky we are to be "bored inside" and not sick outside. MH has been pretty amazing through this. He is still working and I was laid off which gives me ample time to lay around and drink water.
Questions: None!
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? Bon Appetit test kitchen cook.
@mimser Wow, you really have been cooking! Sounds delicious!
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): postage stamp
Upcoming appointments: 4/30
How are you feeling? Tired. Sometimes nauseous but better when I eat right away.
Raves/Rants: I wish we could tell our family in person. I'm also worried that I'm going to hear my family more concerned than excited given the circumstances. I really hope things get better by November. Sorry if I'm just stating the obvious, but the uncertainty is getting to me.
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? Realistically, I'd like to have a seasonal spring/summer job where I could work outdoors. Gardening work or something. Ideally, I'd love to become a published author.
@laurenmicheley honestly, I don't think there's much that's tmi here! Ha
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
EDD/weeks+days: 10w1d
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: finding out!
Baby is the size of a(n): strawberry
Upcoming appointments: April 7
How are you feeling? nausea is slightly easing up. Everything else is the same. Exhausted!
Raves/Rants: I wish the doctors here would see me before 12 weeks. With my first kiddo I remember getting my first u/s around 7 weeks! It was nice to know that after I got my BFP that yes, there is indeed something going on in there. I hate playing the waiting game.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? Tough one! I would want to own my own business. Probably something to do with food.
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Sooo finding out
Baby is the size of a(n): cherry
Upcoming appointments: May something 😱😳 (it’s in my calendar ❤️😍🥰). It’s probably a phone call for the 16 week apt.
How are you feeling? Nausea is trying to get the best of me. Good news is insomnia might be going away. Last night was my second night to ACTUALLY sleep. SOOO AMAZING.
Raves/Rants: We went for our ultrasound yesterday. It was simultaneously relieving, exciting, terrifying. Somehow DH was able to come. I was so happy. Watching little baby 4 and hearing the heartbeat was so incredibly relieving. This baby is so wanted. Then the realization that we are probably going to have this baby is somehow overwhelming? We got pregnant REALLY fast with this one! I feel there’s still a residual level of shock that we ARE pregnant. I’m not sure why but there were so many feelings looking at our ultrasound yesterday.
Questions: Anyone else feeling surprised/overwhelmed/shocked/happy? (If that’s possible!)
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be? I just changed jobs to a Project Manager last fall. I’ve been pretty happy with the company, the work and people. I think I’m pretty happy job wise for now. (I like to mix it up every 2-3 years)
Team Finding Out/Pink/Blue/Green: Finding Out!
Baby is the size of a(n): Blackberry
Upcoming appointments: just had my first US this past week (Apr 1), and my NT scan is booked for April 23, and with my next OB visit April 29
How are you feeling? Exhausted. Nauseous 80-90% of the time. Bloated. Did I mention exhausted?
Raves/Rants: Was super relieved to have an US and confirm everything is on track, and there’s a strong heartbeat. Makes it more real, and I’m so grateful.
Questions: Not ATM!
GTKY: If you could have any job what would it be?
I’d be self employed! I’d have my own little shop of home luxury/apothecary items or interior design.