*All CAR Check-In 10/10*

[peaseblossom55]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 27 weeks 2 days cucumber/rutabaga

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally ok. I have a cold so I am really congested, otherwise just dealing with a lot of back and hip soreness.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? All the furniture has been ordered, we chose a new glider. H & I have to talk about any classes we want to attend and set up times to meet with pediatricians. Our MFM scan last week went well, she was looking fine with no issues or concerns. It was a big relief, hopefully they all go this way. It decreased my anxiety a lot.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? This Thursday for another BPP with the MFM.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I just keep hoping Duck continues to do well and keeps growing.

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? My H is my best friend's husband's best friend. I hope that makes sense. She began hanging around with him and thought we would make a good fit. In fact today is our 7 year dating anniversary.

[sfazar]

congrats on the scan peaseblossom55! hope you feel better--be sure to post pics of the nursery

AFM
TW—NT screening

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 14 weeks, nectarine--2nd tri

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically ok. Emotionally not good at all. I had the NT exam on Thursday and the measurement was right on the threshold at 3.0, so I am considered higher risk along with my age 36. I am waiting for the MaterniT21 results which probably won’t be in til next week. It was what I had feared—ambiguous results, I was all by myself, had to sit down with a genetic counselor and hear all kinds of scary things including increased risk of heart problems even if we are cleared of trisomies. If it hadn’t been for the positive thoughts from all of you, I know would have had a real meltdown. I held it together til I got to the car--so thank you for that!
I know that there are false alarms with the NT screening, but I have had this uneasy feeling about this whole pregnancy, so this just seemed to confirm that intuition. I have my Ph.D. dissertation defense tomorrow, and it has been difficult to focus with all that is going on.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I guess I let it all out above.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Nothing until the beginning of November. I am terrified that I will have to go to the anatomy scan solo.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? If you can send some strength to get me through this waiting…

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? We met in college. It began as a friendship.

[shandorfml2]

hi ladies hope everyone had a good weekend! I did. Nice fall weather, peak leaf peeping, got a few halloween decorations

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 9w4d cherry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? ok, last week was a hard work week but I'm feeling much better after the weekend.

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

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Not for another few weeks, boo!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nope

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? College, mutual friends

[shandorfml2]

sfazar, sorry you had a rough scan. That must have been very difficult especially solo. I read a statistic somewhere that NT and bloodwork can have up to a 50% false positive. I have a friend who results came back increased risk and the baby was fine. I will be thinking of you as you wait (((hugs))

[grneyes]

peaseblossom55, I'm glad all looked well at your last scan!

sfazar, (((Hugs))), I'm sorry about the ambiguous results. Hoping the MaterniT21 comes back all clear.

renegadewhit, Hope the house sells soon and GL on Friday!

[grneyes]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 7+3, raspberry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I had brown spotting all weekend which freaked me out, but it's let up. Nausea is mild overall, still super tired.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Our fall program at church started up last week, so I'll be helping with the kiddos again. They're fun.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Had my third scan today at the RE. Baby looks good! Measuring 3 days ahead still and HB was 152! Officially past all loss milestones!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I graduate from the RE next week if all looks good, so just for that baby to keep growing!

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? We met on OK Cupid. My roommate created my profile for me since I was pretty skeptical. I actually have a few friends who are also married from it. Six years later here we are!

[chknma]

yay for great appointments peaseblossom55 & grneyes,

sorry for the stress of the NT sfazar, sending lots of positive thoughts that your Mat21 gets back quickly with encouraging news. Do you have a family member or friend that can go to the next scan with you? and good luck with the dissertation tomorrow!

good a/s vibes for Friday renegadewhit!! hope you get good feedback from the open house!

[chknma]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 10+1, olive

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? physically blah-tired some nausea, emotionally a little better

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

Upcoming milestones or appointments? nothing for 2 weeks-then a routine 4 week and the NT scan

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? not this week

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? very romantically...in a bar

[peaseblossom55]

sfazar, so sorry about the ambiguous results, will you a CVS or amnio?

renegadewhit, I hope your house sells quickly. I have another scan on Thursday afternoon.
grneyes, yay for passing all loss milestones!

[oldbaylover1024]

Huge {{hugs}}, sfazar. I'm sorry you had to go through the scan/results consultation alone. All the T&Ps for strength during your dissertation, and patience for the rest of the week while you wait for results. We're here if you need to vent/let anything out.

renegadewhit - All the things crossed that the open house went well and the house sells quickly!


AFM...

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 21w3d

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling pretty well all around. Despite the anterior placenta, I've felt lots of movement the past few days. MH also felt LO from the outside last week, so he was super excited about that. Thanks again for all the T&Ps and kind words to get us through our a/s. I really appreciate you guys

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My parents offered to buy us the car seat, which is so nice of them! Otherwise, MH is working on the nursery this week, and I framed some vintage prints this weekend. I'm excited to hang some stuff.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Nothing until the 28th when we hit 24w (viability milestone), and 11/1 for our next regular OB appointment. It's going so fast!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not this week. They can all go to sfazar.

QOTW: A long time ago at a birthday party in high school. We've been together 14 years, of which 7 of those we've been married.

[tbonequeen13]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 30/ cantaloupe...holy cow, it's freaking me out that I'm 3rd in line as far as due date!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Seasonal allergies are going crazy! I'd kill for a good decongestant. Emotionally it's starting to hit me that I only have about 2 months left..it's bittersweet b/c we've waited so long for this child, but this is my last pregnancy and I don't want it to pass too quickly.

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

Upcoming milestones or appointments? regular OB appt tomorrow

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

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? We went to school together..we're not actually sure when we met- it was either the end of middle school or beginning of high school. We had a lot of friends in common and I even helped him date one of my friends at one point. Someone tried to hook us up when we were 16, but neither of us thought the other one really liked them so nothing came of it. We actually didn't start dating until my sophomore year of college, when I came home for the summer (I went to college 2 hrs away from home).

[ksyknelvr73]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 38 weeks today. I can't believe I am the first one on the list for due dates right now.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I am so beyond ready to have this baby. I was 3-4cm dilated last Thursday and 75% effaced, and apparently the baby is as low as she can get. Emotionally...I am just so anxious right now. Anxious about maybe going into labor soon, but also meeting her, and hoping and praying all is well.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My doctor really made it seem like I would go into labor at any minute at my last appointment so I have just been on pins and needles since then. I'm not sleeping at all b/c I'm so anxious about it. I am beginning to think he may have been playing it up a bit b/c I've had no real signs of anything happening.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have my last appointment on Thursday - I am supposed to be induced next Monday at 39 weeks no matter what.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Prayers please for a healthy baby and a smooth delivery when it finally does happen!

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? This is fitting for me this week especially - our 9 year wedding anniversary is this Thursday (watch baby come that day). We met through my cousin and her husband (who was DH's best friend) at a softball game. We went on a double date with them a while later as well. Not a super cute story except that we didn't hit it off at all really initially, and ended up picking back up on our own months after all of this.

[glb30]

Hi, all.

How far along are you? 16w2d, Avocado.

How are you feeling? Okay. I've had a little resurgence of nausea, and I'm having some joint pain. Emotionally, I've been a little worried bc I haven't gained any weight and don't have a bump. I called my doctor, and they said that's normal at this point. Most of my BMB has felt movement, but I have not. I just hope everything is okay in there!

Other updates? I'm back on the job search. Kind of stressful at 4 months pregnant.

Upcoming? Nothing for 2 more weeks.

Thoughts or Prayers? I'm okay this week, thanks!

QOTW: We met in college. I was studying with a guy in one of my classes and my H lived in his house. We all ended up going out for drinks. We went to dinner alone the next week, and started dating exclusively a few months later.

[iheartbroccoli]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. Just over 9 weeks.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically, morning sickness is subsiding but I am still exhausted all the time. Emotionally, it's been tough. I really want to skip to the end of the pregnancy, and have a healthy baby in my arms.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? The subsiding of the symptoms is causing me to freakout so I made an appointment for Wednesday. I need that reassurance. I feel like I am waiting for that other shoe to drop and something go wrong.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? One on Wednesday, and then I'll have another next week.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? For peace/relaxation.

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? We met in college.

[shandorfml2]

grneyes, YAHOO for passing all loss milestones, so happy for you! Sorry about the spotting, just remember that brown is ok. plus, you've had three scans (I'm guessing vaginal!) which can cause some bleeding.

[leloyd]

peaseblossom55 Happy belated dating anniversary. I am glad your last scan went well and I hope you are feeling better!

sfazar,I am sorry you got ambiguous results at your NT scan and that you had to go through it alone. I am sending you all the positive thoughts I can that you don't have to wait long for the MaterniT21 results. Good luck today!

shandorfml2,I'm glad you had a great weekend.

renegadewhit,I hope your house sells fast! FX for a great A/S on Friday

grneyes, Yay for a great u/s and that you have passed your loss milestones. FX your next scan goes great as well!

oldbaylover1024,It sounds like the nursery is really coming together!

ksyknelvr73,Sending you lots of positive thoughts for a smooth delivery!

HeyMrsPotter,Congrats on a great a/s

@sarahwithanh,GL on the growth scan

[leloyd]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 6w4d/blueberry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I am exhausted and nauseated, plus I have a nasty cold going on. Emotionally, I am still waiting on the results from the betas we took last week. The scan showed baby measuring behind LMP but I know I ovulated way later so am not too concerned. However, the waiting is really starting to get to me.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Not really.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next appointment is 11/10. By that point I will be past all but one loss milestone.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I am doing okay.

QOTW: How did you meet your spouse/partner? We met on St. Patrick's Day at a bar. I had just finished telling my friend that you never meet anyone at a bar and there he was. Looking all kinds of goofy and asking me to dance. I turned him down a couple of times but he was pretty persistent. He wound up getting my phone number and we went on our first date the following Friday.

[downtheshore]

peaseblossom55, so glad that baby was looking good at your last scan.

sfazar, I'm so sorry that you had an ambiguous measurement. I'm praying that it turns out to be a false alarm, so many times NT scans do that. So many hugs. Thinking of you.

renegadewhit, hope your open house went well and brought lots of prospective buyers.

ksyknelvr73, thinking of you and can't wait to hear happy news!