All CAR Check In 8/8

[crazycatlady6]

How far along are you? 11w4d. My baby is the size of a fig.

Symptoms: I am SO ready for 2nd tri. I still have a lot of nausea and fatigue along with the constipation and boob soreness. I've also been sleeping a lot lately, on average of 10 hours a night then some days I will take a nap that lasts about 2 hours. Is that normal? It is all worth it since I got to see the baby wave at us on Friday and I got to hear the heartbeat for the first time. It was awesome.

Other updates:
We are going to be finding out the gender on Friday! My RE was thrilled that we want to know when she will be there. I'm going to miss her, we have been seeing her for 2.5 years but it is time to move on. I'll se her again when it's time to implant our 2 frosties in the future.

Upcoming appointments/milestones:
Initial OB appointment is Thursday, last appointment with RE is Friday.

Thoughts and prayers: Good thoughts that all or most of my symptoms will go away with 2nd tri and not last the entire pregnancy like my mom with both my sister and me.

QOTW: I am a coffee drinker on a hiatus. Before pregnancy, I drank 2-3 20oz of coffee a day with skim milk and 1 teaspoon of sugar or 1 tablespoon of natural creamer. Now it is nothing since I'm nauseous a good part of the day and the thought of coffee turns my stomach.

[crazycatlady6]

HeyMrsPotter - No, it's not odd to start your post with a warning to skip if you are having a bad day. A lot of my close friends know and I plan on sending the IF/loss mamas a Facebook PM or text the day before I post it so it doesn't surprise them. I want to post on FB, but I am holding off a few more weeks.

[oldbaylover1024]

Thanks for the check-in, renegadewhit ! And I'm so glad the u/s went well

HeyMrsPotter - I don't think a little disclaimer on a FB post is a bad thing. We've all been on the other side as you mentioned, so others may appreciate it.

crazycatlady6 - Congrats on graduating from the RE (as bittersweet as it may be). Can't wait to hear the sex!


How far along are you? 12w3d

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I had a great weekend, but the nausea is back full force today. What's up with that?! And all the exhaustion. So sleepy. Emotionally I'm pretty well!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc.? We got our blood work results on Friday, and Sweet Pea is all low-risk and so far healthy! We're so relieved. And... it's a... BOY! @boxerific - How about some hand-me-downs LOL ?

Upcoming milestones or appointments? We have an u/s and appointment on Thursday. And it's my last week in first tri! Crazy!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nope, not this week Thanks for all the T&Ps re: our blood work results. I really appreciate it!

QOTW: Coffee. I'm still drinking a cup a day in the morning (when my stomach can handle it). I take it black. Grad school converted me to black coffee. But I like a latte every now and then, too.

[tbonequeen13]

HeyMrsPotter, we struggled with that too...It KILLED me to see other BFPs even though I was also happy for them....if you know the particular people it might affect, you can always edit your post settings so it doesn't show up on their wall and then you could contact them separately and let them know...


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 21 weeks/carrot

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Actually starting to feel decent...mom got me a pregnancy pillow and it's been life changing (I thought I was sleeping ok before but apparently not b/c after 3 nights with that pillow I feel like a new woman, lol)

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Anatomy scan went well as it could considering the kid wouldn't cooperate...they could only see her from the back and she wouldn't roll over so we go back in a month to hope to see the rest...also, we're now team pink

Upcoming milestones or appointments? not for a month

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? thank you but not at this time

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? i prefer my caffeine cold and carbonated (diet dr pepper or coke) but i also like both coffee and herbal tea. I prefer my coffee with heavy whipping cream and sugar free syrup and my herbal tea hot and straight up.

[agpjt413]

Congrats on your rainbow again eaglewife!! Thanks for the check-in renegadewhit!! So happy your u/s went well and saw that little tator tot wiggle!!!!

Holy shiitakes! I can't believe I'm at the top of the list! Well, gratefulgirl has me beat by a couple of days due to her scheduled RCS 😉

Sorry for the PNR - will be back to LT abc comment later!!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 39w3d // sugar baby watermelon or 4/4 Violin

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically - super large, very heartburn-y, still klutzy 😜 Emotionally - still SO ready!!!!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Flooring in the nursery is done being refinished!!!! So excited to start furnishing the room. Maybe it'll start labor for me naturally lol! So everything is pretty much done except for the nursery - which isn't terrible, I suppose.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? 40w appt this coming Friday w/ BPP. If this kid doesn't budge, we'll be talking induction dates. OB doesn't want me to go beyond 41w due to being AMA and baby's weight (she's guesstimating that baby will be 8ish lbs by Friday!) - & she said keep in mind, the closer we are to the following week, the heavier baby will be. It's amazing how much "heavier" just a few ounces can be! So we are looking probably not past 8/16.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Yes please - for not needing to be induced!

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? I love both!! For hot coffee, I usually have it with 1/2 & 1/2 and raw sugar (we use turbinado in this house & coconut sugar - the latter usually for cooking with/baking b/c it gives coffee a mocha aftertaste, which is awesome when I'm feeling like a mocha). For iced coffee, I use 1/2 & 1/2 and agave. For hot tea, I pretty much do the same - 1/2 & 1/2 + agave. Iced tea, agave - it's gotta be sweet b/c we're in the South!! 😉

[WittyLittle]

oops renegadewhit, I keep forgetting to tag my duedate on! It's 9/27

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 33 weeks, I'm a pineapple!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Today is a bit of a tough day, it was the due date for my miscarriage. I'm doing better than I would have been if I wasn't pregnant again though.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? No news is good news!!!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next doppler and growth scan are on Wednesday, I think with a NST. Still going with weekly scans.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nope thanks! I'm assuming everything is going to stay fine until I deliver, just need those scans to make sure

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? I'm very particular about my coffee to be honest :/ I take a strong double espresso with quite a lot of milk (decaf now). If someone puts sugar in my coffee I get really upset. For some reason I really can't drink it!

[WittyLittle]

agpjt413, I'm thinking all the laboury thoughts for you! Have you tried an accupuncturist? Worked wonders for a friend of mine (I wasn't a believer in the slightest when she told me)

@sarahwithanh, yay for less nausea! But hugs for the rough patch!

tbonequeen13, those pillows are amazing aren't they! I didn't take mine on my trip this weekend and missed it so much. It's true you don't realise how much more comfortable you could be until you get one of those.

oldbaylover1024, hopefully it simmers down soon. Mine took until 14 weeks to stop ruining my day and until 16 weeks to disappear. Ggggrrrr!

crazycatlady6, I'm jealous of your proper sleep but totally understandable with those symptoms. Yuck! Hope you feel better soon!

HeyMrsPotter, I know what you mean. After my MC there was a pregnancy boom in my friends' group. It stung but I saw one or two which were really relateable. One said something like "Good things come to those who wait. A lot. I mean, a lot..." and the other was from a loss mom who shared that they were expecting a rainbow. The fact that they were open about their losses/IF struggles meant I could only feel happy for them and hopeful for us.

renegadewhit, yay for your ultrasound! Great that everything is looking good! I'm glad you like your new practioner!

[gratefulgirl]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 38+6, RCS in 2 days!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically hanging in there. Tired and grunts. Emotionally PgAL brain is amping up. My OB office is treating me very hands-off even though I am technically high risk (GD). I know my sugars are good but I still worry. Wednesday just needs to get here.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I will never get all my prep done, so might as well just fast forward to Wednesday!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? RCS is 9 on Wednesday (how many times can I fit that info in? )

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? For everyone's safety with the surgery.

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice?

[WittyLittle]

gratefulgirl, exciting! I can imagine you're having a lot of anxiety at the moment. I hate the words high risk. They're careful not to use it here. The only thing they've ever said to me is that every pregnancy and delivery is different. Entirely healthy pregnancies can get complications, and complicated pregnancies can have totally text-book deliveries. I try to keep that in mind when I'm anxious. Kick some RCS ass in there!!! It's almost baby time! EEEEEP!

@sarahwithanh, hugs back. These milestones and anniversaries are a kick in the vag

[oldbaylover1024]

Aug 8, 2016 14:14:14 GMT -5 unringthebell said:

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oldbaylover1024 congrats on team blue! Do you want any boy clothes? I've been separating out the more boyish stuff as I get ready for this little girls arrival.

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Thanks! And I'm never one to turn down free stuff

ETA: And FX LO flips on her own. Also glad to see I'm not the only black coffee drinker LOL

[callmeKD]

renegadewhit - can you add me? EDD 3/4/17

[callmeKD]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 10w/2d - kumquat or ferrero rocher candy

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? had a scare on Friday with some spotting. so ended up having another U/S which showed both babies with strong HBs. however, I'm still worrying, every single minute.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? 1st appt with my OB this week. I haven't seen her since the follow-up appt at my D&C. I'm sure there will be tears.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? waiting to see next steps with OB - appt at the end of the week.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nothing today, fx it stays that way.

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? Coffee - I especially love an au lait (1/2 coffee, 1/2 steamed milk)

[peaseblossom55]

renegadewhit, can you please add me due date is 1/7/17

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 18 weeks 2 days/ sweet potato

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically ok emotionally hanging in there some days are better than others.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I meet the new MFM group and doctor I will be working with to have a plan going forward. I met him in the hospital and liked him. So I hope I feel comfortable with him and the plan he sets up for us going forward.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Appointment on Friday with the MFM. The end of August brings us to Annel.iese's first birthday and early September my EDD from my chemical pregnancy. I hope soon I start to pass some good milestones.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at the moments. Prayers and good thoughts for everyone about to deliver soon!!!

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? I prefer tea, but always decaf, I prefer herbal teas so no milk or sugar. Sometimes honey if I am sick.

[cheshie6]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 24 weeks +3 (Viability!!!) Baby is the size of a package of Oreos or a Philly Cheese Steak!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Tired, also feels like my heart rate is higher than normal!?!

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

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Tomorrow! I have A/S #2 hopefully baby is in a better position for this! I also have the 1-hour GD test tomorrow.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? None for me, thanks!

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? I guess a tea drinker!?! I really don't drink either but if anything I'll have tea. I take it plain unsweetened. LOL

[glb30]

Hi, all!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 7w2d- a blueberry!!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Exhausted. Otherwise, good! Emotionally, I am doing well!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? N/A.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Ultrasound 3 is Wednesday! I updated my HB post, but the heart rate went from 85 on 5w5d to 136 at 6w4d. SO HAPPY! Hoping for another good ultrasound on Wednesday.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I think I am okay this week- thanks!

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? Neither- usually drink sugar free red bull, but lately I have moved to coffee with 2 creams- I don't like it though.

[agpjt413]

Thanks WittyLittle, unringthebell & renegadewhit!!

WittyLittle - I've seen acupuncture on the top ten lists of natural inducing techniques! So glad it's worked for your friend! I haven't looked into it yet - I think I'm a little hesitant (maybe even scared lol!) to try! I've been doing EPO since the wkend so we'll see how that goes!!

And so many many hugs to you and @sarahwithanh and anyone else having a tough time - loss milestones are so, so difficult to face, KU or not ❤️

[agpjt413]

GL at your a/s today cheshie6!!!!

[tbonequeen13]

renegadewhit, do it...just think about how much more bang for your buck you'll get if you use it starting now rather than waiting until you're 1/2 way done...I would have been using one a lot earlier if I had it....I had one with DD #1 that I loaned to a friend and never got back

[frenchteachermama]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
34W4D, cantaloupe

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
I'm still hanging in!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
I know I am nesting but I feel like there are a thousand things that need to be organized!!

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I'm on weekly appointments from here on out!!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Not this week

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice? BOTH! But heartburn is really preventing me from enjoying coffee!

[sfazar]

Hello everyone, I hope it's ok if I re-intro to this community! I loved the supportive environment of CAR. Our 1-year-old DD was born last July after 2 losses (11 weeks and CP). I was very surprised and shocked to get a BFP 2 weeks ago while still breast feeding (conceiving DD took almost a year after my MC).
I've waited to jump back in til I had my 2nd beta tests back, and clearly they are rising, but now I am worried maybe too fast? This is probably novice territory but my doctor is on vacation, and I don't really know where to go for legit info, so if any of you have insights on my stats below, I would be grateful.

How far along are you?
5 weeks 2/3 days?

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Fine so far. Emotionally, still not believing.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
I have a question for the board...my doctor is away on vacation and I was away too, so I got my betas drawn somewhat far apart. First was 146 on 8/3 (14 / 15 dpo), and then 6 days later (8/9) was 3772. Beta calculator puts that at 30.5 hrs doubling time.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
None til Sept 12

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

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice?
Coffee! With lots of milk!

[agpjt413]

Welcome and congrats sfazar!! Your betas look great! (And I know several folks who love a little coffee with their milk too) 😜

[WittyLittle]

Welcome sfazar!!! I don't know much about betas but 30.5 is well in the good doubling range! Wahey! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!

[madameovary]

Aug 11, 2016 15:00:27 GMT -5 sfazar said:

Hello everyone, I hope it's ok if I re-intro to this community! I loved the supportive environment of CAR. Our 1-year-old DD was born last July after 2 losses (11 weeks and CP). I was very surprised and shocked to get a BFP 2 weeks ago while still breast feeding (conceiving DD took almost a year after my MC).
I've waited to jump back in til I had my 2nd beta tests back, and clearly they are rising, but now I am worried maybe too fast? This is probably novice territory but my doctor is on vacation, and I don't really know where to go for legit info, so if any of you have insights on my stats below, I would be grateful.

How far along are you?
5 weeks 2/3 days?

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Fine so far. Emotionally, still not believing.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
I have a question for the board...my doctor is away on vacation and I was away too, so I got my betas drawn somewhat far apart. First was 146 on 8/3 (14 / 15 dpo), and then 6 days later (8/9) was 3772. Beta calculator puts that at 30.5 hrs doubling time.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
None til Sept 12

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

QOTW: Are you a coffee drinker or tea drinker? Neither/both? How do you take your beverage of choice?
Coffee! With lots of milk!

HI, welcome! Brace yourself for some sore nips! Your betas look good