Weekly Check In / Ticker Change - May 29 - June 4

[ashleysyn]

How many weeks are you? 14+5

What is your baby the size of? Troll doll

What symptoms are you having? Heartburn and RLP

Do you have any appointments this week? No, next week

Rants/Raves/Randoms? IM just booked us an ultrasound when I go out there next month. I'm so excited for her to see baby.

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) Definitely something to do with wine

[kleigh]

How many weeks are you ? 16 Weeks today

How big are babies? The size of a can of soda or a blackberry

What symptoms are you having? Occasional heartburn and headaches, increased hunger

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Next Thursday (6/9) cannot come soon enough!! I just want to see these babes again! Also, my dog - I love her - that is all.

QOTW: What is your dream job? Either something to do with dog rescue (maybe have little ranches where senior dogs are adopted and kept there to live out their old age) OR something to do with travel - either a travel writer, or a chef that spends time in various places using the local ingredients to create meals and offer an intimate (like two-ten people) setting for patrons.

[tallblonde]

How many weeks are you? 14

What is your baby the size of? Troll doll

What symptoms are you having? Boobs seem huge, get weak if I don't eat enough protein.

Do you have any appointments this week? No

Rants/Raves/Randoms? So my nurse at my 12 week appointment said that my weight then will be my baseline. I don't remember them doing this last time, but I got a solid 5 pounds in during the first tri.

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol)
I keep finding reasons why my "dream" jobs would kind of suck...but having a small farm, sewing business for quilts, social worker, I'm all over the place.

[kleigh]

tallblonde Had you dealt with a lot of MS? Maybe they figure by 12w most MS has subsided so you're back to an even weight ? Just a guess.

[hangry]

How many weeks are you? 17 weeks

What is your baby the size of? A chipmunk (maybe I should add Alvin to our list of names Truthfully, Simon and Theodore are both on my list, too bad H doesn't like either.)

What symptoms are you having? Poor sleep, so therefore tired. I maybe started to feel more concrete movement today?

Do you have any appointments this week? Not until June 15th.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? In regards to the water convo in the other thread, I need to drink way more than I am. I guess that's a rant because I find it annoying?

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol). I would love to coach cross country and track (if the hours didn't suck). I also just learned about a bioethicist. People often joke with me about being the ethics police or right/wrong stuff. But I would love to go to school and see if it's something is have a knack for.

[tallblonde]

May 30, 2016 18:29:14 GMT -5 kleigh said:

tallblonde Had you dealt with a lot of MS? Maybe they figure by 12w most MS has subsided so you're back to an even weight ? Just a guess.

I haven't, but maybe that's how they do it for everyone in case they did have MS. That'd make sense.

[hangry]

tallblonde Is this the first time you've seen them? Or did they not take your weight before? I think they are just being lazy or not using best practice because it doesn't make sense to start from 12 weeks.
First trimester weight gain is very important to keep track of. If you gained more than recommended, they would recommend watching it more in 2t. If you lost weight, they would monitor to make sure you are gaining appropriately. I mean, you can obviously keep track yourself, and 5 pounds is within the recommends a range, but the practice in general seems suspect to me.

[sophiegrace]

Your comment about your dog made me so happy that I'm almost ready kleigh. The real Sophie is the light of my life. As silly as that sounds, I am so serious. She makes me so happy. I'll come take care of the dog ranch for you while you travel so that you can do both your dream jobs!

[sophiegrace]

I'm going to check in tomorrow because I'm curious what Ovia will change my size to. It's the highlight of me week to see all the size comparisons change.

[tallblonde]

May 30, 2016 20:33:46 GMT -5 hangry said:

tallblonde Is this the first time you've seen them? Or did they not take your weight before? I think they are just being lazy or not using best practice because it doesn't make sense to start from 12 weeks.
First trimester weight gain is very important to keep track of. If you gained more than recommended, they would recommend watching it more in 2t. If you lost weight, they would monitor to make sure you are gaining appropriately. I mean, you can obviously keep track yourself, and 5 pounds is within the recommends a range, but the practice in general seems suspect to me.

The nurse mentioned this, not the doctor, and I just thought it was odd but am not actively worried about this and will speak up if there are any concerns about weight. I delivered my son at the practice 2 years ago and they were on top of everything from weight gain to doing extra genetic testing due to risks in my extended family. It's a very popular practice and have had several friends go here too. If anything they anything over cautious based on me getting much more conservative zika advice than everyone else on the board.

[cookswithwine9]

How many weeks are you? 15w2d

What is your baby the size of? Hass Avacado

What symptoms are you having? Congestion, peeing constantly

Do you have any appointments this week? Yes! 6/1, normal ob appt; I believe they are just checking the heart beat

Rants/Raves/Randoms? So thankful for this Monday off, I needed it!

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) I don't know what I want to be when I grow up! I would love to be able to work part time though

[hangry]

May 30, 2016 21:02:33 GMT -5 tallblonde said:

May 30, 2016 20:33:46 GMT -5 hangry said:

tallblonde Is this the first time you've seen them? Or did they not take your weight before? I think they are just being lazy or not using best practice because it doesn't make sense to start from 12 weeks.
First trimester weight gain is very important to keep track of. If you gained more than recommended, they would recommend watching it more in 2t. If you lost weight, they would monitor to make sure you are gaining appropriately. I mean, you can obviously keep track yourself, and 5 pounds is within the recommends a range, but the practice in general seems suspect to me.

The nurse mentioned this, not the doctor, and I just thought it was odd but am not actively worried about this and will speak up if there are any concerns about weight. I delivered my son at the practice 2 years ago and they were on top of everything from weight gain to doing extra genetic testing due to risks in my extended family. It's a very popular practice and have had several friends go here too. If anything they anything over cautious based on me getting much more conservative zika advice than everyone else on the board.

Ooh, sorry, I just re-read what i wrote. What I meant was that the practice of starting your weight tracking now was suspect for being lazy or something. Not the practice as a whole. This alone would not be reason for me to look elsewhere. And it sounds like you have lots if examples to prove otherwise. Guess I just got a little worked up! Haha.

[sophiegrace]

How many weeks are you? 17

What is your baby the size of? Chipmunk

What symptoms are you having? I can no longer differentiate between pregnancy symptoms and the cold that will never end symptoms.

Any appts this week? Nope

R/R/R? I'm so tired.

QOTW - something dealing with books, I think. Maybe have a small bookstore? Or be a librarian? I'm not sure.

[sophiegrace]

Your dream job is amazing and inspiring danib. That would be an asset to so many communities.

[LizInFL]

How many weeks are you? 17w today!

What is your baby the size of? pomegranate

What symptoms are you having? standard stuff; nothing horrible yet

Do you have any appointments this week? no

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I need my toddler to get out of this waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night phase he's in. DH is wonderful about getting up with him, but if I take a turn, I am inevitably awake for an hour or more afterwards. Mama needs sleep!

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) Interior design is definitely what I wanted to pursue from a young age, so I'm in the right field, I think. Right now I dabble so I can stay at home but keep a hand in it in case I ever want to go back full-time. I guess my dream would be to be someone like Tobi Fairley--not only is she an amazing designer, she has designed fabric and furniture lines and has a coaching business for new designers. Orrrr I would probably have my own home design/decor shop and just offer incredibly beautiful things and monogramed everything, preferably somewhere like Charleston.

[buckyb]

How many weeks are you? 14w2d

What is your baby the size of? Beet

What symptoms are you having? RLP, waking at night

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I felt my first flutters this weekend! We survived moving and even made some time to enjoy the beautiful day yesterday. I'm thankful I have today off to rest before I have to go back to work.

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) This is tough! I always wanted to be a weatherman when I was a kid.

[dashook]

How many weeks are you? 15 weeks 5 days

What is your baby the size of? a Haas avocado or a navel orange

What symptoms are you having? I'm feeling much better and more energetic in general but still get nauseated when I get hungry. And the hunger definitely doesn't build gradually as usual, but strikes suddenly and fiercely. Waking up once a night now to pee. Also I've felt a few more kicks/flutters/thumps here and there; looking forward to it becoming more regular!

Do you have any appointments this week? Not this week. Next Wednesday I have an OB appointment (will hear the HB I'm sure) and then on 6/14 I have my anatomy scan (only 2 weeks from today!!).

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I feel like a broken record talking about how crazy work is, but it is super-crazy you guys. There has only been one day since the 15th that I didn't work and I'm afraid I'm starting to burn out.

In happier news, I made a delicious lasagna yesterday and am very excited to have that for dinner later!

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) I would be a travel writer/photographer and go all around the world exploring natural wonders and eating local cuisines.

[ClassyMrsA]

How many weeks are you? 17w

What is your baby the size of? Pomegranate/chipmunk

What symptoms are you having? RLP, random insomnia, still some nausea, weak/lightheaded if I stand too long, headaches

Do you have any appointments this week? No. AS scheduled for 6/16, 20 week appointment the next week. Then I switch drs.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I don't have the energy to cook, but everything easy and fast doesn't sound good anymore. I want chicken with tomatoes and olives over couscous and French bread. DH doesn't cook so....

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) Something with horses, writing opinion pieces/blog, or perhaps selling stuff I make (cupcakes, painted things, crocheted items).

[cheshie6]

danib, I think your dream job is amazing! I wouldn't have thought of that. Love this question too!
kleigh, I thought was what Danib thought too about can of soda vs blackberry size! I love the dog rescue! Depending on the type of dogs you rescue, you could travel too. The dog rescue near me has traveled to Spain for their sighthounds a few time a year.
tallblonde, I'm worried about my weight so that would freak me out. I'm overweight and am afraid of gaining too much weight and the potential of developing GD.
LizInFL, I'm the worst when I wake up. Just my MOTN potty trips keeps me up for 20-30 minutes.
tgrimes1980, that's awesome that you're a dancer and someone offered you a studio. I hope this becomes available when you are ready for it.
buckyb, I'm glad that the move went well!
starbuck27, I love the YA genre so maybe someday we'll read your work?
dashook, great minds, I'm making lasagna today for dinner tonight.
ClassyMrsA, I got to horse sit for a friend and I thought wanted a horse but I don't want the work for them daily. Guess my body knew what was up being allergic to hay!

How many weeks are you? 14 weeks +4

What is your baby the size of? Troll Doll or lemon

What symptoms are you having? Unsettled stomach at night, but not nausea! Headaches at night, Hungry during the day, exhausted.

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope, not till the middle of June.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Got the results of NT scan in the mail this AM, Everything looks good!

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) I would be a trainer of marine mammals (preferably sea otters or sea lions) at the local aquarium. I was going into that field when I did an internship my senior year of HS at the NYC aquarium. I wanted a house more (having lived in low income apartments my whole life) and the money isn't there when you consider how much you would spend after the dual major or major and minor of such a degree to work there. Plus pay isn't great and if an animal gets sick, it requires round the clock care. Have considered going back to it, being a docent or program person after kids are grown and out of the house. Dh wants to be a scuba diver who cleans the tanks so we could volunteer at one together.

[ClassyMrsA]

cheshie6 I rode for years and years. It's my favorite thing to do. I wouldn't want to own them (I've had 3 and I will never again. Way too expensive), but something where I get to ride them like exercising someone's horses and/or doing equine therapy sounds fun.

[sophiegrace]

Congrats on the great results cheshie6!!

[rory5280]

How many weeks are you? 18

What is your baby the size of? Sweet potato

What symptoms are you having? Not much new. Things come and go.

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Nothing this week...yet!

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) hmm good question. I always thought that maybe I would want to be a nurse if I could do it all over again.

[goldenlove3]

How many weeks are you? 17

What is your baby the size of? Mango

What symptoms are you having? I think I'm finally starting to stick out a little bit. The pants that are usually pretty loose have gotten tight today.

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I keep getting a weird numbness on both sides of my lower butt. I thought maybe it was still side effects from the PIO but it's been months since I've stopped that and it's always lower than the injection site.

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) OMG I wish I knew. I've been trying to think of a new career path for a while now. I'm just not feeling this engineering thing anymore. I'd love to do something that allows me to work from home and

[htk1113]

How many weeks are you? 15 wks 5 days

What is your baby the size of? yellow canary

What symptoms are you having? No much. Some ligament twinges if I get up too fast. I am getting stiff and achy if I sit too long.

Do you have any appointments this week? None this week.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I can't wait for the Anatomy scan, scheduled for 6/20. We're thinking about taking E with us so he can see the baby. I'm excited. Emotions are getting to me abit. I'm not overly emotional but I've been dwelling on things more which I don't like to do. So, I'm trying to work on ways to stop ruminating.

QOTW - what is your dream job (in a reality where income doesn't matter and education is free lol) Since I was a kid I wanted to be a Veterinary and the idea still appeals to me. I think something really fun would be the owner of a bottle shop/taproom (sell nice beers) and good food. I'd also be interested in starting a brewery but mh, the brewer, isn't interested in doing that. Beer, wine and food are a passion I share with mh and I would love to share it with others.

[htk1113]

tgrimes1980, I can't remember if you are team green or team need to know?

We're team need to know.

[sophiegrace]

Jun 1, 2016 15:59:04 GMT -5 tgrimes1980 said:

htk1113 Mine is 6/20 too!

Amazing that we're already looking at anatomy scan dates. I may be alone in this thinking, but this is going super fast for me.

[sophiegrace]

Oh danib that's terrifying. I wish the doctor would have showed her first or jumped in a bit sooner. I'm sorry you had to go through that and so happy babe is snuggled in and happy.

[cookswithwine9]

danib you would think the doctor would have found the heartbeat first and then let the student try!