Weekly Check-In 6/27

[flyinghorses6]

Check-in to report what’s going on with your pregnancy and see whats going on with everyone else in F17.

Don't forget**Under stickies--add yourself to the February 2017 spreadsheet if you haven't done this already.


EDD:

How many weeks today:

First appointment plans/results:

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice)

Any U/S, bump pics:

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome.

[madam23]

Thanks for starting, flyinghorses6

EDD: Feb. 2

How many weeks today: 8w4d

First appointment plans/results: Had my first appointment with my GP last week. Nothing now until end of July, after the first ultrasound. That feels like forever away, but DS has a ton of appointments between now and then so I'm hoping that will keep me distracted.

How ya feeling: Nausea went away for a few days, but is back now. Stupidly tired. Overall, good though!

Any U/S, bump pics: Not until July 21!

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome.
I'm a personal injury law clerk and I am damn competent. Also, great boobs.

[lilmonk]

EDD: 25 February (based off LMP)

How many weeks today: 5w+3

First appointment plans/results: GP appointment on the 30th, he'll most likely send me for blood work.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice): Cramping. A lot. But it's not painful just annoying. Bloated AF yesterday. Nothing fit right. And extremely tired.

Any U/S, bump pics: Nothing yet!

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome.

I get told I give really great advice. I'm usually the person that my friends and family come to when they need to talk and work through something. And I really like that!

I really love being tall!

[shellbell]

EDD: 2/8
How many weeks today: 7+5
First appointment results: my appointment was last Wednesday. I got to have a quick ultrasound, and I got a prescription for nausea meds. I've scheduled my bloodwork, second appointment, and NT scan.

How ya feeling: so gross. So tired. So nauseated. The diclegis was great the first day, but it hasn't been working as well since then. I'm trying to eat all the time, but it's just hard. I'm making arrangements for someone to come help with DS one or two mornings a week because it's so hard right now. I am wearing maternity shorts today!

Any U/S, bump pics: I have an u/s pic but there's not much to see.

Bonus GTKY: people think I'm pretty witty, and I like that.

[pivot]

EDD: 2/24

How many weeks today: 5w3d

First appointment plans/results: July 14

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) I was exhausted last night. Other than that I don't really have any other symptoms. Maybe some sore boobs every now and then. I know that it is still early for me, but at least a few symptoms would put my mind at ease. I bought some more pee sticks to make me feel better.

Any U/S, bump pics: Nope

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I am very creative. I have a good eye for envisioning parties, decorative spaces, scrap booking, seeing potential in an old piece of furniture etc. I feel my best when I'm in my creative space.


madam23 I had good boobs until after I had DD. Now I have to lift them up to wash underneath them

[allisong87]

EDD: Feb 18-20

How many weeks: 5w6d -ish

First appt: not until 7/8

How ya feeling: this morning I'm feeling quite shitty. I have like a constant dull ache feeling and my stomach just feels nauseated. I've been having bouts of diarrhea (TMI?!) which makes me feel even worse. My gums have already started bleeding like crazy. I'm super bloated, so much so that I had no choice but to put my maternity pants on this morning. Oh and the acne, my god the acne. I feel so much more moody this time around and feel like I'm having more symptoms.

GTKY: hmm this is really difficult...and sad that I can't think of something right off the bat... Maybe my sense of humor and quick comebacks for things??

[pibblemom]

EDD: 2/2 (MW moved to 2/3 based on their circle chart thing, but according to O it's 2/2)

How many weeks today: 8+4

First appointment plans/results:
MW intake appt last Tuesday at 7+5. She tried to find Doppler HB but warned the earliest she's ever been able to hear was 8+2, so wasn't expected and couldn't be found. Mostly was just talking, going over various genetic tests, little bit of bloodwork

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) aversions have got to go. Who knew pregnancy was the best thing I could do for weight loss.... I know it'll come back 2nd and 3rd tri.

Any U/S, bump pics: nope, first US tomorrow at 8w5d!

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I have more patience than most people deserve. It works great with angry hot headed customers, my own parents who like to push my buttons and when my husband makes stupid decisions.

[oldbaylover1024]

EDD: 2/17

How many weeks today: 6w3d

First appointment plans/results: First appointment is 7/14 and we'll have an u/s.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice): The nausea is out of control. I'm really struggling. This is also my first AL milestone (my first PG ended at 6w3d, discovered around 10w), so today is a tough day.

Any U/S, bump pics: No way, Jose!

Bonus GTKY: I have a great shoe collection, and I wear heals like a champ. I'm also an amazing baker and have often thought about opening a bakery later in life. But I hate mornings, so that ain't happening!

+1 to great boobs. Even after nursing J for 14 months, they're pretty fantastic.

[notagoddess]

EDD: February 23 going by ovulation

How many weeks today: 5w4d

First appointment plans/results: First ultrasound on Wednesday! I will be getting a new due date based on that appointment. Right now my doctor is going off of LMP which puts me at Feb 18, but I didn't ovulate until around CD 20.

How ya feeling: The symptoms have kicked in. Besides the tender breasts and increased hunger, I'm dealing with nausea, exhaustion, and bloating. I'm also still getting a lot of cramps which make me so nervous.

Any U/S, bump pics: I'll have one on Wednesday. I wish I took the "before" bump shot earlier, since I'm already a little lumpy from bloating.

Bonus GTKY: For the most part, I'm smart and resourceful.

[notagoddess]

madam23, oldbaylover1024, add me to the great boobs club. I hope they stay that way after pregnancy and nursing! 

lilmonk, I feel like I'm going to buy maternity clothes sooner than later. I haven't gained weight but it's been harder to button my pants comfortably due to the bloating.

pivot, I wish I had more of of a creative side.

[linewifekat]

EDD: I think 2/5

How many weeks today: 8w+1?

First appointment plans/results: we took a look at my midwife's office last week but couldn't get a good picture so my husband and I are going to an ultrasound tech this afternoon for a dating ultrasound.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) the nausea kicked in last weekend but it's not so bad today. I'm exhausted and finding it really hard to make good food choices.

Any U/S, bump pics: hopefully I'll have a picture to add this afternoon


Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I'm a good cook and like to bring people meals when they need a break.

[PepperPottsJ]

Thanks for starting flyinghorses6!

[nomnom]

EDD: 2/24

How many weeks today: 5w3d

First appointment plans/results: bloodwork tomorrow to check hormone levels (all supplemented because IVF); July 5 (maybe) for early u/s

How ya feeling: Hungry. Always hungry. Water doesn't sit very well (again), which is bad since I need to drink more fluids. Eggs aren't my favorite. I had lasagna for breakfast yesterday instead . I bought a few new things for us and babies from Amazon and VarageSale because we're traveling next month. I'm rather proud of the money I've saved: pack n play ($25), FP activity table ($5), mei tai ($15), three mat. shirts ($12), Bri.tax Boulevard G4.1 for Miss G ($200), a shirt and two rompers for Master R ($6). I have my eyes on a few other things.

ETA: I'm also tired, but that may be related to Miss G not sleeping well and both babies being clingier lately.

Any U/S, bump pics: Still haven't taken time to figure out how to post pictures.

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome.
I am strong. Both physically and mentally. I lift heavy things and can put up with a lot of shit, if needed, and put an end to it when needed. As a result, I'm a go-to person for help and advice for my friends and anyone in my family who can get over the fact that I'm the youngest. MH and I are the most stable people in our respective families.

[PepperPottsJ]

EDD: Feb 21

How many weeks today: 5+6

First appointment plans/results: next U/S scheduled with RE for Wednesday

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice): nausea off and on, sore boobs, a serious case of the dumb, and beyond bloated!

Any U/S, bump pics: Little gestational sac shot from last week

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. oldbaylover1024 - life twin, hopefully I'll start a desert catering business at some point, no mornings required if you don't want them . I also pray my shoe collection still fits post pregnancy! I'm pretty good in crisis, and also team good boobs

[oldbaylover1024]

PepperPottsJ - I'll keep my FX for your shoes! I had to ditch a ton of mine after J. My feet grew about 1/2 a size and became wider, so a lot of my favorite heels had to go. But I got to buy new ones so it wasn't all bad

[sweetieheart32]

EDD: 2/15 based on O

How many weeks today: 6+5

First appointment plans/results: Need to call OB today to set up first appointment.

How ya feeling: So horribly nauseated. I gagged myself brushing my teeth this morning and couldn't finish. Also the SMELLS oh holy mother of God. Any soap, aftershave, cologne. DH's deodorant even makes me hork. It's so unfair that this stage happens before you tell most people.

Any U/S, bump pics: nothing yet.

Bonus GTKY: I don't know my brain is not working this morning

[nomnom]

sweetieheart32 I'm getting new deodorant soon, partly for this reason. Also because babies like to snuggle between my arm and body when I wear tank tops and non-toxic sounds like a good idea.

[wildflower810]

EDD: 2/22

How many weeks today: 5w5d

First appointment plans/results: Middle of August... it's a ways away.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice). Barfy, nauseated, pukey, and queasy. Tired too. I've become a fantastic couch potato the last two days, ugh.
A car seat just got delivered to my door! Now I have three and can figure out what is going to fit in my car, and potentially move DS to the new seat to give him more leg room. It feels good to be doing something.

Any U/S, bump pics: My blump now looks like it did at 12 weeks with DS. Whee 2nd pregnancies! but no pictures yet. Nope.

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. Hmm... I like that I can organize and accomplish things. I'm good at getting stuff done.

[zcookiemonster]

EDD: Feb 25

How many weeks today: 5w 2d

First appointment plans/results: Put a call into my midwife but don't meet w/ her until 12w

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) Backed up like crazy. We were traveling this weekend and I always get that way but it was miserable, made me feel crampy and gross...and I get so grumpy when I'm like that, pretty sure DH was a little (a lot) annoyed with me. Focusing on water and fiber and the poo thread this week.

Any U/S, bump pics: nope

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I'm a really good listener. I feel like a counselor most of the time with my job and with DH, I listen well and use a lot of patience, I truly do enjoy helping people.

[flyinghorses6]

EDD: 2/7

How many weeks today: 7w6d

First appointment plans/results: today was my first appointment with my OB. It was an hour and twenty minutes. Whyy?? So unnecessary. Talked a lot about different genetic tests. I am pretty anemic already--so they aren't over the moon about that. Have to start my lovely regiment of adding iron, calcium, Vit D, and fish oil to my prenatal and colace. Other than that all was well.

They also gave me my dates for 12 week US, and anatomy scan. So starting the countdown for those!

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice)
Pretty much the same as everyone else--nausea, irregular morning sickness, food aversion, exhaustion, and bloated.

Any U/S, bump pics: not yet.

Bonus GTKY: I have huge dimples and I always get a lot of compliments on them...so that's my favorite physical attribute. But on a deeper level, I am extremely goal driven and motivated. I am a hard worker in all aspects of my life and I'm proud of that.

[oldbaylover1024]

flyinghorses6 - 2/7 is a great day to be born. Trust me, I know Sorry about the added supplements.

[tiffw2012]

EDD: 2/8/17

How many weeks today: 7w5d

First appointment plans/results: Since my original OB is retiring and my appointment was scheduled for this Wednesday, I was lucky to find another OB to get me in this Wednesday as well! I was worried that I'd have to wait a few weeks.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) Nausea off and on, and I get so tired. My main craving lately has been strawberries. They are so good right now! I was just at the store and bought a large carton.

Any U/S, bump pics: None yet.

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome.
I stay pretty positive and easy going. When things go wrong, I try my best to see the bright side of a situation.

[scotipino]

EDD: 2/5

How many weeks today: 8w1d

First appointment plans/results: Had 6 week US and have 8 week appt this week. After my 6 week appt found out I have abnormal antibodies on my type and screen. MFM consult at 12 weeks, but already know what it means. Baby at risk for anemia due to my antibodies. Just hoping things stay low and all I will need is monitoring.

How ya feeling: Overall feeling ok, just very tired at times. I drink a ton of water- my tip with the frequent peeing is when you feel like you are done make sure to lean over. Until the uterus is big enough to pop out of the pelvis is can make it difficult to fully empty your bladder. I find this truck helps a ton with me.

Any U/S, bump pics:


Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I love my job and I am good at it. Great combo

[puma1315]

EDD: Feb 12th

How many weeks today: 7 w 1 d

First appointment plans/results: Dating Scan tomorrow morning

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) Feeling pretty good. My slight nausea has returned and I've had some slight cramping.

Any U/S, bump pics: Not yet, hopefully tomorrow.

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I'm a pretty calm and collected person.

[ImAPepper]

EDD 2/15

Weeks: 6w6d

Appointments: 7/11 and so nervous!

Feeling: nausea oh nausea! If I'm not eating I'm nauseous. If I try to work out, I'm nauseous. Make it stop. I'm also super grumpy and not sleeping well which is prolly related

No pics yet

GTKY: even if I hate my job I give it everything I've got. Even at my worst, I was giving my best. I'm also determined as hell and will fight for what I believe is the right thing for me and mine until I've exhausted all the options.

[addymac]

EDD: based on my LMP, 2/16, based on when I O'd, 2/20-21

How many weeks today: 6w4d / 6w or 5w6d based on size / when I O'd

First appointment plans/results: today!! I had my first today and it was so surreal! I was concerned when they scheduled it that it'd be too early, but the secretary said it'd be fine. It worked out bc my H has to travel for work all of July starting Thursday, so an appt this week really was clutch in having him be there... But they couldn't figure out my date bc it was so early and it's so little! We couldn't hear the heart beat but we could see it beating! There's a real baby forming in there!! So they said I'd probably have to come back next week for a dating u/s.... Which is fine by me, haha! Cuz he said that after this dating u/s I prob wouldn't get another til ~ 20 weeks

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) like crap. Still tired all the time. Nausea has set in every day for the last few days, and no interest in most foods is happening too.

Any U/S, bump pics: have a picture but I don't know how to upload it!!


Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I'm, like, really pretty sometimes. Like I'll look in the mirror and be like damn, you're like ridiculously good looking! But never when I just get out of bed lol. Slightly less obnoxious- I'm a really good listener and empathetic person for people to talk to when they're struggling. I always wonder if I should have been a therapist. But I love my job, so I'm good!

[cosmicav]

EDD: 02/28/17 based on O-date

How many weeks today: 4w6d

First appointment plans/results: Anxiously and excitedly awaiting July 15th!

How ya feeling: I feel like garbage. Nausea and SORE BOOB CITY and so fricking tired all the time. I wasn't nauseous this early in the game last time, so I'm not thrilled lol... but I will deal.

Any U/S, bump pics: Trust and believe that no one wants to see my blump at the moment! No ultrasounds yet.

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I am very creative!

[staccajaye]

Edd: 11/2

How many weeks: 6w3d

1st appointment plans/results: dating scan was today, we seen one little heart beat and was told out EDD is correct.

How ya feeling?: I'm quite headachey, everyday I have one, which is annoying.
My boobs seem to be growing too

GTKY: I'm a bloody good friend and I keep all the secrets

[beachdreamer]

EDD: 2/12/17

How many weeks today: 7w2d

First appointment plans/results: Had my 7 week scan today. Everything is progressing as it should, and I got to hear the heartbeat. One more scan with RE next week. First OB appointment is 7/13, though they had to schedule me with one of their midwives since all the doctors were booked. I think this should be ok since the first appt is pretty routine, but will make sure they schedule me with OB going forward. I'm not sure when they will want me to start seeing MFM too.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) Feeling alright +/- 90% of the time. I have sore boobs and slight, occasional nausea. I get tired in the afternoon but then can't sleep at night. I am getting excited to start telling family, even if I still don't quite believe it is real myself.

Any U/S, bump pics: I need to do remember to do this one of these weeks. U/S, that is...no belly yet.

Bonus GTKY: What is your favorite thing about yourself? Brag away, we all deserve to feel awesome. I like that I am athletic and can hang with the "boys" at most sports. I also like that I am pretty independent and can handle a lot of diy/laborious tasks myself.

[ls2012]

EDD: 2/15 by lmp

How Far: 6w6d

Appts: July 18

How feeling: uugggghhhhhh. Exhausted, periodically nauseated, dizzy, headache last night, and no foods sound good.

Qotw: I'm insatiably curious amd research like it's nobody's business. On account of which, I know a ton of random things and kick the crap out of most of the people on Jeopardy.