December 2022 Moms
jenkm1110
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Weekly Check-In 5/16
jenkm1110
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Est Due Date / Weeks + Days:
Upcoming Appointments or Results:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
jenkm1110
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Re: Weekly Check-In 5/16
Upcoming Appointments or Results: Nothing till NIPT in a couple weeks, then NT ultrasound at our 12 wk on 6/9. Feels like a loooong time to wait before seeing the baby again, but frankly, I feel too crappy to even be all that anxious right now.
How are you feeling?: Really not so good. I had no idea I’d feel so sick and run down during the 1st trimester. I’ve also gained >10 lbs from being able to eat nothing but carbs, which has me super cranky and self-conscious. Add to that irritable, acne-sprinkled, and painfully constipated…not loving my introduction to pregnancy so far, and praying it’s true that it gets better after this stage.
Rants/Raves: We did “Sneak Peek,” so it was really fun to be able to find out we’re having a girl this early on
Questions: Can I just please nap until 13 weeks?
BUT
estimate: 12/13 currently 10 weeks
Feeling fairly good. Just extremely exhausted all the time. Been better about talking myself into my workouts. Boobs either feel less painful or I’m just getting used to it. I’m guessing the latter.
Nothing to rant about besides the insurance stuff and having a new doc. But I’m excited for my first appointment (again) this Thursday. This is my first at age 40 so I’m grateful I’m handling it well so far.
and yes, let’s just sleep until week 13. I’ll do it if you do 😆
Upcoming Appt or Results: just had my blood draw today for a bunch of things including the NIPT. Can’t wait to find out! I’ve got an ultrasound in 2 weeks or so.
How are you feeling? Unisom for allergies also has solved all my nausea woes, so feeling surprisingly fine other than if I eat a normal sized meal I feel gross afterwards. And I get hungry really soon after eating. Lots of small meals it is. Feeling anxious over not having many symptoms anymore but I’ve had no spotting or anything. Feeling a little tired, but not as bad as with my first.
Questions: None right now.
@jzajac06 I need each day to be 48 hours long (with dedicated nap times)
@scoutkate @bustabucket Hope you both start feeling better soon! And that is SO exciting you know you're having a girl!!
@jelliebeen27 That's a bummer about your insurance, but kind of nice you get double appointments
@omnommer I'm right there with you on the symptoms.
Questions: Do we need to wear different seatbelts? I'm worried now when driving what if it hits my stomach too hard. I drive a lot in heavy traffic in DC where there are always accidents so I'm a little paranoid about this now.
Questions: Anyone have good bra recommendations? My boobs are already big and just growing! I tried those "mama's shop" ones I kept seeing on IG and they're a hard pass.
I don’t have anything for 2 weeks! Then I have in person visit/pap with my GP, NT ultrasound, and High risk Obgyn consult all the same week
still so tired all the dang time! I’m lucky I haven’t had much morning sickness. Sore boobs have been slightly annoying but seem to be worse if I eat a lot of salty foods the day before. I’ve gone up at least a cup size already…
Have 3 appointments in 1 week instead of spread out over the next 2 is a bit annoying since I work full time and didn’t get a say I the timing of them!
also annoyed with lack of maternity clothing stores in Canada, and the price and poor fashion for what’s available. I don’t want just stretchy t shirts, plain dresses and jeans…. I need to look professional and like to look cute for work!
Is anyone else having trouble sleeping through the night? I seem to wake up between 2-4 am every night and can’t fall back as sleep for sometimes 1-2 hours!
12/7/22. 11 weeks today.
12 week appointment amd ultrasound coming up on 5/25. I had elevated sugar in my urine a couple weeks ago so they are doing a gestational diabetes screen on me really early too... still waiting to schedule it.
Rant: It has been a rough week. Had a funeral last Thursday and family drama from that all weekend. Then my high blood sugar worries and having to be extra careful what I eat because it really affects how I'm able to function the rest of the day.
Rave: My husband is amazing. I had picked up cooking dinners because of his low energy (he used to cook before he was sick), but with my nausea and extreme tiredness lately he has pushed himself to cover that duty more often and it has been everything to be able to lay down for a couple hours after work.
@sarahsays25 my hips have been bothering me too!
@sophsters my symptoms have generally been mild, but they did disappear completely for a bit before coming back the last few days.
@sprout1234 yay due date buddies! It's definitely tough to schedule doctor's appointments around work. I haven't told my boss I'm pregnant yet, but I think she's figured it out since I suddenly had to request a bunch of time off for appts.
@portentosa I'm sorry to hear about your week. Fingers crossed for symptoms improving soon!
December 18 / 9 + 5
Next appointment isn't until June 6 with an US and NIPT at 12 weeks. I'm really looking forward to seeing baby again, these appointments are too spread out.
I'm still exhausted but honestly starting get my feet under me. Slightly more energy to do exercise and chores, more brain capacity to get through work things. My nausea is subsiding a bit but now I get more heartburn. Trying to get more veggies into my diet.
My biggest complaint right now is constipation. I have to take fiber every day and gi related cramping makes me paranoid about baby. Is it poop? Or is it my baby?
I'm really proud of myself this week. I've had a lot of issues around medical care costs in the past and hate calling the insurance company... Like most people I think. But I worked up the courage to call and confirm about our prenatal coverage. The person I spoke to was so kind about my awkwardness on the phone.
Looking for tips about constipation.