December 2021 Moms
scaredunprepared
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Weekly Check-in 7/5
scaredunprepared
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How far along are you?:
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant?
Re: Weekly Check-in 7/5
How far along are you?: 18 weeks
Upcoming appointments: Anatomy Scan @ 20 weeks
How are you feeling?: Physically rough! Pubic bone pain got way worse, and after doing some research I realized I was doing a lot of things on the no-no list for making it worse (carrying my two year old upstairs, crossing my legs, stairs in general, sitting on the floor, vacuuming, etc). I have been sleeping with a pillow between my legs and trying to avoid these things and it’s improved a bit in the last few days. Still randomly having RLP, and this weight gain second time around is insane. Geeze, makes me realize how easy my last pregnancy was.
Rants/Raves: See above for rant, haha! 🙈 Fourth of July went well, and we had a good time hanging out and relaxing.
Questions: none
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? Little baby kicks and flutters! So amazing.
How far along are you?: 17+5
Upcoming appointments: Next Wed for my 20 week, then anatomy scan 7/26.
How are you feeling?: Overall better physically, though still tired and sore. I think my daughter and I caught a stomach bug which hasn't been fun. Emotionally I am starting to get back into a bad place because I felt tiny flutters around 13 and 14 weeks, but nothing since, so of course I'm freaking out.
Rants/Raves: I am just feeling so negative about everything right now
Questions: I REALLY need to get back into some kind of daily exercise or at least walking. Anyone want to help hold me accountable?
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant?
I really missed how during my first pregnancy my hair and nails looked amazing but my body and facial hair pretty much stopped growing. I barely had to shave or pluck and it was amazing. I was hoping for the same this time around, but no luck. My body and facial hair are growing faster than normal! Just call me Sasquatch. But so far this pregnancy I am loving how I can eat ice cream with zero judgement!!! And I am being so lazy and don't really feel guilty because I'm too tired to care. Lol
I need to get back into walking as well! I had every intention second trimester and then my pubic bone started hurting! I need to make that a priority moving forward! I may need an accountability partner as well 🙈
@scaredunprepared Glad you're feeling better overall. Sorry about the stomach bug! I'm hoping you can start feeling baby again and can get that positivity back! Sending love!
How far along are you?: 16 weeks yesterday!
Upcoming appointments: Tomorrow!!!
How are you feeling?: Still nauseated and tired but I'll take it!
Rants/Raves: Had my 2nd dose of vaccine on Friday and it hit me very hard. I was very worried because I woke up with a fever and kept falling in and out of sleep and didn't take Tylenol in a timely manner. I stopped feeling baby move around and was having a full-on meltdown. I started feeling him again last night so I feel a bit more at ease but just want to hear that heartbeat tomorrow and have a good anatomy scan.
Questions: Nope!
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? I absolutely love baby moving around. There's nothing better!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
Glad you started feeling him move again! I know that’s nerve-racking! I hope you start feeling better soon, I know it can be super rough for some people for 24-48 hours!
How far along are you?: 15 weeks
Upcoming appointments: Next Monday
How are you feeling?: Not too bad. Thank god.
Rants/Raves: I got the NIPT test results back Friday and I'm having another girl. We were a bit bummed at first because DH and I were both hoping for one of each but we moved past it pretty quick and now I'm excited.
Questions: Any pretty Italian girl name suggestions?
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? um... nothing? Maybe this is a FFFC but I hate being pregnant. I'm already ready for it to be over.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
How far along are you?: 16 weeks
Upcoming appointments: none until A/S in August
How are you feeling?: I’m feeling pretty good.
Rants/Raves: My partner and I have reached the point where discussing baby names is frustrating. We have different naming styles and don’t agree on anything.
Questions: None
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? I’m one of those annoying people who enjoy pregnancy. I feel most confident and take better care of myself. This pregnancy has been a breeze compared to my others, so I’m loving it.
@brookert615’s suggestion of Paloma.
@scaredunprepared - I hope you and your daughter feel better soon! It's so hard right now because feeling movement is so inconsistent. I can't wait to feel baby regularly.
@brookert615 - I'm sorry the second dose was so rough. I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow!
How far along are you?: 16w3d
Upcoming appointments: a/s 6/22
How are you feeling?: Pretty good just tired.
Rants/Raves:Still dealing with the itchy rash but I do think it's getting a little better so hopefully the end is in sight. My face is also a little swollen already (I was hoping this was from meds but now I'm doubting it) and it is so broken out it's horrific. On the bright side I'm feeling more consistent flutters when I'm sitting or laying down.
Questions:
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? Feeling baby move is the best thing ever
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
New here- thanks for having me!
How far along are you?: 16w 4d
Upcoming appointments: 20 week US in 3 weeks
How are you feeling?: My insomnia from 1st trimester had improved, but it's been rough the last 2 days. Any suggestions?
Rants/Raves: Pregnancy insomnia is just a cruel joke...
Questions:
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? Feeling baby move and hearing the heartbeat at appointments. I always get misty eyed when I hear that little wooshing sound.
Just had OB check yesterday. Heartbeat is good, so a bit of respite from stress there. Anxiously awaiting anatomy scan in 2 weeks.
Large lol
I'm excited to actually whittle down my list of names and redecorate the room for baby (after a/s).
Suggestions (things that have worked and not worked for you) on how to prep 3yo and help him cope with and transition for new baby?
SORT OF answering the question...I made a conscious effort to find a moment of joy, thank God, and feel blessed every day - things I wasn't able or didn't allow myself to do with DS.
How far along are you?: 17+1
Upcoming appointments: aug 2 is my 20 week! It was supposed to be a week earlier but they had no openings.. 👎🏻
How are you feeling?: Once I hit 2nd tri I’ve felt so much better.
Rants/Raves: maybe more of a concern. I still haven’t felt baby and I’m just so anxious about it. I feel like with my 2nd I was feeling a little movement by now.
Questions:
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? Definitely love feeling those baby kicks once they start!
@melbel0824 and @brookert615 I love Marina! It was top 2 with DD, but hubby vetoed both!
How far along are you?: 19w4d
Upcoming appointments: Monday I meet my new midwifes
How are you feeling?: Good. Although last Sunday I fell down a flight of stairs. I'm fine, baby is fine I just have a massive bruise on my butt. We see installing carpet on those stairs next week hopefully.
Rants/Raves: I'm doing a spa day and getting my hair done so Rave!
Questions:
GTKY: What is something surprising you have found you love about being pregnant, or for STMs+, what's something you missed about being pregnant? I love that my allergies and Rosacea go into remission during pregnancy!