*** Friday Ticker Change 7/8 ***

[ellebelle]

Welcome to the Friday ticker change check-in!

This check-in is for the ladies of CAR whose tickers roll over into a new week on Friday. If you're new, jump right on in!


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat?


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Friday Ladies


cavewmn - Team Blue - EDD 7/22/16
ellebelle - Team Pink - EDD 7/22/16
agpjt413 - Team Green - EDD 8/12/16
murrt - Team Pink - EDD 10/21/16
cheshie6 - Team Green - EDD 11/25/16
crimpgirl – Team TBD – EDD 12/23/16
opheliainwaders - Team TBD - EDD 1/27/17
oldbaylover1024 - Team TBD - EDD 2/17/17

[oldbaylover1024]

The print is beautiful, crimpgirl! Nice work framing it I hope the heartburn lets up soon.

How far along are you? 8w

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically still rough. The nausea is off the chain. FX it passes soon. The food aversions are becoming a real issue. I'm powering through and eating healthy like I should, but it's a constant struggle. Emotionally I'm okay. Not feeling great today, but I'm sure it's all par for the course at this point.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? No real updates. My boobs are ginormous, but other than that, nothing

Upcoming milestones or appointments? First appointment is next Thursday! We'll have an u/s, too. FX I have some good news to share with you ladies and maybe an u/s pic.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Some prayers for a great first appointment would be greatly appreciated. Obviously, our history makes u/s a little tough (our mmcs were discovered at our first appointments previously, so it's always a tough appointment for us).

QOTW: Ooo... I love Italian ice. We have a local place by us that makes homemade old school custard and their own Italian ice. So. Good.

[agpjt413]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. I'm 35/35 today!!!! Baby is the size of a honeydew melon

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling ok overall - starting to have some pinching and discomfort in the crotch area (which, of course, Dr Google says is normal at this point). My boobs are getting super sore too - started a few days ago. And LO is still kicking up a storm which is awesome!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We got an amazing deal for a PNP over the weekend ($88 from close to $200!). It's funny how certain colors seem to cost more for an otherwise identical item! I went to check out Once Upon A Child yesterday and was disappointed in what they had and didn't have. It's crazy to me that used/gently used items are just $3-$5 less than something brand new (like RNPs). Makes me wonder if they're pricing themselves a little high. They did, however, have pretty good deals on clothes (BOG 2 free!).

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next Friday is my first weekly appt - complete with an NST/BPP!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? None for me, but if you ladies can, please spare some thoughts to a girlfriend of mine. She and her family were on vacation last week and were in a horrific accident - resulting in losing her oldest son (13). My heart aches for them so much...

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Staying indoors! Right now I'm hooked on Outshine Fruit & Veggie pops! I bought a variety pack from Walmart and my favorite flavor is peach, mango & sweet potato

[agpjt413]

Gorgeous print crimpgirl!! Love the frame too!!

All the positive vibes for an amazing scan oldbaylover1024 ❤️

[oldbaylover1024]

Sounds like you got some great deals, agpjt413! My heart breaks for your friends. I can't imagine... all the T&Ps to them.

[agpjt413]

Jul 8, 2016 8:27:14 GMT -5 oldbaylover1024 said:

Sounds like you got some great deals, agpjt413! My heart breaks for your friends. I can't imagine... all the T&Ps to them.

Thank you so much, lady. The news was really tough on all of our friends (I'm the last to have kids - but everyone hugged theirs a little tighter after we learned of their accident last week). I know she and her H are struggling with all of a sudden becoming a physical family of 3 - and I just cried for them when their youngest (9) asked about his older bro.

[cavewmn]

crimpgirl, That is such a cute print!

oldbaylover1024, FX for your first scan!

agpjt413, So crazy you are 35/35!!!! I am so sorry to hear about your friends family.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 38W! Spaghetti Squash

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? physically everything from the hips below just hurts so badly.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? 2 more weeks to go at the most as long as my OB doesn't let me go past my due date. Which my specialist doesn't want me to. I really hope he decides to come before his due date.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Monday and Thursday

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Only that he arrives safely when he comes.

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Not leave the house In AZ pools were awesome and easy to find. Here the closest one is crowded all the time. oh but give me all the sugary drinks right now!!!! lol

[ellebelle]

Jul 8, 2016 7:06:33 GMT -5 crimpgirl said:

Hi ladies thanks for the check in ellebelle

How far along are you? 16 weeks, avocado

How are you feeling? Doing ok, but getting quite a bit of heartburn. I have acid reflux so I knew it would happen. It's helping to eat really healthy and have smaller meals.

Other updates: going to AW for a moment: I ordered my pack and play, a Guava one. My friend had one and I really like that it packs up into carry on size and has a zip on the side. Kind of annoying because they don't ship to Canada, but I was able to figure something out. I also framed the print that I bought at the get together and I love how it turned out:




I had to get creative on how to mount a square picture. Frames get expensive quick!

Eta: missed questions:

Thoughts or prayers? Doing ok, none needed

Qotw: freezies! They're sooooooo good

Love the print and frame!  Sorry about the reflux, hope it stays under control!SaveSave

[ellebelle]

Jul 8, 2016 7:51:12 GMT -5 oldbaylover1024 said:

The print is beautiful, crimpgirl ! Nice work framing it I hope the heartburn lets up soon.

How far along are you? 8w

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically still rough. The nausea is off the chain. FX it passes soon. The food aversions are becoming a real issue. I'm powering through and eating healthy like I should, but it's a constant struggle. Emotionally I'm okay. Not feeling great today, but I'm sure it's all par for the course at this point.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? No real updates. My boobs are ginormous, but other than that, nothing

Upcoming milestones or appointments? First appointment is next Thursday! We'll have an u/s, too. FX I have some good news to share with you ladies and maybe an u/s pic.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Some prayers for a great first appointment would be greatly appreciated. Obviously, our history makes u/s a little tough (our mmcs were discovered at our first appointments previously, so it's always a tough appointment for us).

QOTW: Ooo... I love Italian ice. We have a local place by us that makes homemade old school custard and their own Italian ice. So. Good.

Sending so many T&Ps for a great first appt.  All my losses were early losses so the first appt. was always tough for me too. (hugs)SaveSave

[cheshie6]

crimpgirl, I found that red sauce (marinara, spaghetti) caused the worse heartburn for me around that time. Have you looked into a cause?
oldbaylover1024, GL with the 1st appointment!
agpjt413, I'm sorry for your friend's loss. I'm finding certain consignment shops around me are also priced higher depending on location. I have always wondered if they are priced based on what the original owner wants to get out of them and the seller has to mark them for their cut. IDK how any of that works yet!
cavewmn, FX that baby comes a little early. I'll be hoping for that too so DH is home with baby longer than a week.
opheliainwaders, I'm passed the MS and feeling the exhaustion, constant bathroom breaks, etc. but no kicks yet so there are days I don't feel pregnant, hang in there! I'm sure it'll come for both of us!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 20 weeks (woo hoo half way)/ Banana, or a redwing stapler (my mom's only brand), or a pint of root beer

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally, I'm nervous. My sister had a miscarriage at 20 weeks and I know other pregnancies don't affect my own, but with bad dreams, I have to keep reminding myself of this. Physically, my outer left thigh keeps going numb when I stand/ walk for a while. (How am I supposed to work out with this?) I have an appointment on Tues. so I'll ask the doctor questions then. Also feel like circulation as a whole is poor in my lower extremities (my feet go numb at weird times like after driving)

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We started the registry last week. DH found out that BBB carries Recaro and so he's excited to not have to pay international shipping costs for the car seats and stroller. (He would have had a coworker in Poland ship it to him or he would have driven up to Canada whichever is cheaper) DH also started on the trim. I think FIL and him will be making a stand for the hammock. (FIL is a carpenter and builds houses who has made the crib all his kids used, so I'm less nervous about his handiwork)

Upcoming milestones or appointments? A/S next Tuesday excited and nervous... remaining strong in team green!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at this time... give mine to agpjt413's friend.

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? AC and ice cream (though this baby seems to not like ice cream)!?! Baby does like italian cream sodas and milkshakes so that helps.

[ellebelle]

Jul 8, 2016 8:22:47 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. I'm 35/35 today!!!! Baby is the size of a honeydew melon

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling ok overall - starting to have some pinching and discomfort in the crotch area (which, of course, Dr Google says is normal at this point). My boobs are getting super sore too - started a few days ago. And LO is still kicking up a storm which is awesome!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We got an amazing deal for a PNP over the weekend ($88 from close to $200!). It's funny how certain colors seem to cost more for an otherwise identical item! I went to check out Once Upon A Child yesterday and was disappointed in what they had and didn't have. It's crazy to me that used/gently used items are just $3-$5 less than something brand new (like RNPs). Makes me wonder if they're pricing themselves a little high. They did, however, have pretty good deals on clothes (BOG 2 free!).

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next Friday is my first weekly appt - complete with an NST/BPP!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? None for me, but if you ladies can, please spare some thoughts to a girlfriend of mine. She and her family were on vacation last week and were in a horrific accident - resulting in losing her oldest son (13). My heart aches for them so much...

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Staying indoors! Right now I'm hooked on Outshine Fruit & Veggie pops! I bought a variety pack from Walmart and my favorite flavor is peach, mango & sweet potato

I always loved the 35/35 milestone.  So fun!  So sorry to hear about your friend and her family's loss though.  That's just terrible. SaveSave

[ellebelle]

Jul 8, 2016 9:04:41 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

crimpgirl , That is such a cute print!

oldbaylover1024 , FX for your first scan!

agpjt413 , So crazy you are 35/35!!!! I am so sorry to hear about your friends family.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 38W! Spaghetti Squash

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? physically everything from the hips below just hurts so badly.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? 2 more weeks to go at the most as long as my OB doesn't let me go past my due date. Which my specialist doesn't want me to. I really hope he decides to come before his due date.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Monday and Thursday

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Only that he arrives safely when he comes.

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Not leave the house In AZ pools were awesome and easy to find. Here the closest one is crowded all the time. oh but give me all the sugary drinks right now!!!! lol

Hang in there lady!  I feel you on everything hip down hurting.  Glad you have an end date in sight though! (My OB won't even talk induction until after my 40 week appt.).SaveSave

[oldbaylover1024]

For you, cheshie6

[ellebelle]

Jul 8, 2016 9:19:44 GMT -5 opheliainwaders said:

Hi ladies! Happy Friday!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 11w, Brussels sprout

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically, MUCH better - much less nausea, and can actually eat food/have stopped losing weight.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I got a pretty early BFP, so I feel like 1st tri is lasting forever...I just really, really want our NT scan next Fri to go well. I'm also hoping to get the panorama results back next week (we haven't had any genetic issues with any of our pregnancies, but now that I'm An Old, insurance will cover it). I was firmly team green with DD but I think knowing the sex this time will help me connect a little (because right now I feel pregnant physically but not really emotionally).

Upcoming milestones or appointments? NT scan and MW appt 7/15

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I'll save them for next week!

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Swimming!! NYC has free outdoor public pools, and the water is COLD, which is great.

I found that knowing the sex really helped me connect with both DD1 (also a rainbow baby) and this baby.  After multiple losses I felt very distant from this pregnancy.  Once we knew it was a girl I definitely connected more with feeling pregnant and feeling like maybe I would be taking this baby home.  ((hugs)) to you.SaveSave

[ellebelle]

Yay for half baked cheshie6! Glad you were able to find the Recaro you wanted and sounds like a good plan with the carpentry.

[ellebelle]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 38 weeks, pumpkin.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally I'm good. Much less anxious than I was about this time with DD1. Physically my hips hurt but otherwise I'm good.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I think I'm as ready as I'll ever be for this baby to get here (after DH returns from Boston on Sunday). At my appt. this morning the OB said I'm 2.5-3cm dilated but that it will still be a while. A month or two ago everyone was saying there's no way I'd make it to my due date and it's looking more and more possible that I'm going to prove them all wrong.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Back for another appt. next Friday.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? No, thank you.

QOTW: What's your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Ice cream/water ice, pool time. We may go to the pool this afternoon.

[oldbaylover1024]

Thanks, crimpgirl! MH is on the edge of his seat for the appointment. He's so optimistic all the time, which is great because I tend to lean to the pessimistic side.

My girlfriend struggled with acid reflux and heartburn before she was KU and pregnancy was really rough on her. I know she was able to take something that was safe during PG, but decided not to for other reasons. FX your doc can recommend something to help you out. If you're suffering like she did, you have all my T&Ps.

ellebelle - EEK! You're so close! I'm so excited for you!!! Take it easy, mama

[cheshie6]

opheliainwaders, I wondered that too but I don't get pain/numbness in the back/hips (I do have aches but not when there's numbness). We'll bring it up with the doctor on Tuesday. It's the worst when I am standing or walking for a while but once I relax on the couch or in a chair, it takes a few hours but it goes away. Right now it's not overly noticeable just annoying.

[cavewmn]

So apparently this is/was my last check in. Induction set for Friday 6am.

[agpjt413]

Jul 12, 2016 23:36:57 GMT -5 cavewmn said:

So apparently this is/was my last check in. Induction set for Friday 6am.

GAH!!!!!! So excited for you guys cavewmn!!!!!! OMG you're going to meet your rainbow in a matter of DAYS!!!!

[oldbaylover1024]

cavewmn - Eek!!!! FX for a smooth, easy delivery! Yay!