Weekly Check-In w/o Aug 4

aisleofviewtwo · August 4

EDD / Weeks + Days:

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated:

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green:

Upcoming Appointments:

How are you feeling?

Rants/Raves:

Questions:

GTKY: Who is your role model?

thatbaintforbetty · August 4

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12-26 / 19 +3

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 3rd

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue!

Upcoming Appointments: 20 week anatomy scan on 8/12, phone call with my OB 8/15, 22 week follow up scan on 8/22, 24 week follow up scan 9/5, 24 week appt 9/8. Plus the weekly/sometimes biweekly diabetic calls.

How are you feeling? Huge. Anxious. Stressed. Hungry. Tired. Itchy. My boobs are still absolutely killing me but now they’re breaking out and itchy which is awful because it’s hurts to touch them. I ordered some maternity/nursing bras in the hope that it might help even a little bit, they have grown and I haven’t sized up yet.

Rants/Raves: DH lost his job. We weren’t really surprised, it’s been clear in the last month they were targeting him because of some stuff they shouldn’t have been doing that he then brought up to his coworkers.(like illegal level stuff that needs to be reported)There is now an investigation into all of it, but he’s pretty much done with his former employer regardless of the outcome. So we’ve been dealing with all that stress on top of everything else.

Questions: nope

GTKY: Who is your role model? I don’t think I have one? I can’t think of anyone that I really try to model parts of my life after. There are some people I admire for their accomplishments/perseverance/resilience/etc. but I don’t think I have an actual role model.

rebecksah · August 5

I'm early on this this week! I'm always so late replying to these 😂

EDD / Weeks + Days: 22+4

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 3rd

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: 💚

Upcoming Appointments: next week I meet my OB for a routine appt. She retested my iron (I'm taking a supplement through my pregnancy) cuz she suspects I can come off it now, but I told her I'm likely iron deficient, if she looks back in my charts it's always in the very low of acceptable range and my diet (I eat a lot of red meat and leafy greens) likely offsets that.

How are you feeling? my PGP is off the charts. It's so uncomfortable in the mornings. I lay in bed and do my stretches first thing in the morning, but I really wish this was a resolvable situation. Seems I gotta get used to having this for the long term.

Rants/Raves: I started a new bottle of the same prenatal vitamins I've been taking for years and they smell so horrifically bad. I literally have to plug my nose just to put them in my mouth to take them, and then I have to wash my hands because I feel the smell lingers on my skin. As if my nausea wasn't bad enough in its own, adding this to the mix is terrible.

Prior to becoming pregnant, we were tracking my thyroid hormones and I actually had a biopsy done on some nodules we found during my last pregnancy. I found out I was pregnant the DAY I went to meet the surgeon to discuss removing my thyroid. So they won't do the surgery while I'm pregnant of course.

Fast forward to now, my dad now has to have his removed since his is pre-cancerous, and my sister previously had hers removed for the same thing. They both had multiple biopsies before having that diagnosis, and honestly? I just want mine out at this point. It sounds silly I guess but I can't wait to have this baby, be cleared at my 6wk pp appt so I can call and book my surgery. My surgeon books 3 months out so I'm looking at April of next year. I just seriously don't need this bs on top of everything else. I'm so anxious about it now but I know there's nothing I can do until the baby is out.

Questions: none

GTKY: Who is your role model? I always think about how people say "never meet your role models" and the first time that really sunk in for me, I abandoned the idea of having role models at all.

sugarcrisp890 · August 5

EDD / Weeks + Days: dec 5/ 22w 3d

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: FTM

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: pink!

Upcoming Appointments: ultrasound mid August, we were in a car accident at 17 weeks so I’ve had a couple extra ultrasounds , everything is looking great though, just preventative stuff because I’m RH negative. Also a monthly dr.s appt

How are you feeling?huge, loads of heartburn, happy and really in the mood to nest. Reality is sinking in at last haha.

Rants/raves: heartburn is driving me crazy, it feels like everything I eat triggers it. I just want a huge glass of milk with no side effects ! And a green curry, ahah.

Questions: mmm none currently!

GTKY: Who is your role model? Not sure that I have a specific one! No one comes to mind. I am mostly inspired by my friends and people in my family.

caffeinatedandtired · August 5

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12/18, 20w5d

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: FTM

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink

Upcoming Appointments: routine check up later this month

How are you feeling? Back to not sleeping well, the rollercoaster of symptoms is never ending. Otherwise, pretty good!

Rants/Raves: I love feeling the little baby kicks and thumps. It was strange at first, but now I get excited about them (esp while they're still gentle and not kicking any of my organs or ribs).

Questions: None for now

GTKY: Who is your role model? I don't have one specific role model, but definitely various people in my life who have inspired me to work hard, shown me what a good mom / wife / friend / professional is like. I really look up to a lot of my grad school professors who pushed us to think deeper, grow, and always strive to be a better healthcare professional (PT) even when it's easy to just do things according to the "status quo"

nopegoat · August 5

@thatbaintforbetty I'm so sorry about your H's job. Praying he finds something else soon and the investigation settles soon. 🙏

@sugarcrisp890 car wreck? So glad you and your little one are ok!!

nopegoat · August 5

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12/23 20wks!

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 8th

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Girl!

Upcoming Appointments: had my anatomy scan today. Midwife appt in two weeks!

How are you feeling? Exhausted, huge, sore.

Rants/Raves: had my anatomy scan today. She is still in fact a she! 😅 Still blows my mind a bit after so many boys. But she looked and measured absolutely perfect. My rant- I am so flipping tired. Like I'm having a hard time functioning during the day but as soon as I get the boys down I can't sleep.

Questions: Na.

GTKY: Who is your role model? Various people for various things. Probably the most prominent is my husband's grandmother. She was such an elegant woman, wonderful wife and mother, went through so much in her life raising 5 babies while her husband traveled for work, and was such an amazing example of a godly woman. Humble. Modest. Faithful. Beautiful inside and out. When my husband and I got married we received their original wedding rings and we are actually naming this baby after her. 🥰🥰

thatbaintforbetty · August 5

@sugarcrisp890 I think I missed the part about the car accident the first time I read through this. So glad you guys are ok!

I was in a bad accident at 7 months pregnant with my oldest. Scariest thing ever!

bridgiebee82 · August 7

@sugarcrisp890 oh no!!! So scary, but I'm glad you and baby are ok!
@thatbaintforbetty I am so sorry about DH's job. That sucks so bad, especially when you're pregnant and need stability.

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12/6 22w4d

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: IC

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: PINK 🩷🎀🩷

Upcoming Appointments: 8/15 with my OB for 24 weeks, glucose test at 28 weeks. 9/15 MFM for growth and NST for 34 week visit. I have all my NSTs scheduled at MFM until baby's due date. I can't believe we are this far along!

How are you feeling? I'm still tired all the time, but I think my pregnancy rage is getting under control. I'm on medicine now for my depression and anxiety. My Dr put me on an SSRI. I'm hoping it fully kicks in soon.

Rants/Raves: Vacation Bible School kicked my butt last week, as I was the director. I talked to MH about feeling completely overwhelmed and that he should not wait for me to ask for help. He's a grownup and needs to take care of his family's needs.

Questions: Is anyone opting for the fresh test instead of the glucose drink for their glucose testing? My OB said it's an option for me, but I have to buy it myself. 🙄

GTKY: Who is your role model? I'd have to say my Nana and my parents. They taught me unconditional love and acceptance. They are examples of living a godly, humble life. 🩷

*edited for weird spacing*

brookejay06 · August 7

EDD / Weeks + Days: 23 weeks, Dec 1

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: third

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Boy

Upcoming Appointments: Monday

How are you feeling? I feel like my energy is finally back. However, I came down with a horrrriblw cold / sinus infection. Is there anything worse than being sick when pregnant?? Can’t breathe, can’t sleep, cough, head congestion ughhh. Netti pot is my only true love lol.

Rants/Raves: having the kids home during summer means I have to squeeze in my remote work when I can- and it means I’ve been prioritizing work over exercise. I feel like such a blob. I want to move my body and feel strong. I just don’t have time.

Questions:

GTKY: Who is your role model? Don’t think I have one!

bridgiebee82 · August 7

@brookejay06 Ugh my first pregnancy, I caught covid and couldn't smell until I was about 28 weeks along. Neti pot for the win!! I hope you feel better!

nopegoat · August 7

@bridgiebee82 my midwife offers the fresh test or I can do 100% grape juice. I have done the grape juice twice now and will be doing it again this go around? Is that an option for you?

I have heard the fresh test tastes pretty good, though I didn't have a problem with the taste of the regular GTT drink...

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