Ticker Change 12/20

[MissSally]

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat?

[MissSally]

How far along are you? 12w1d

How big is baby? a lime!

Upcoming appointments this week? I had my NT scan yesterday - went great! Anxiously awaiting blood work results.

Any new symptoms or changes? Well morning sickness is basically gone. I just want to eat all the time. I'm looking forward to the second tri energy boost though.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just have too much to do and not enough time. I haven't even begun to wrap presents and we leave in three days. And I have a TON of work to do in that time also. Boo.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? We are going down to my dad's house, its about a six hour drive. I can't wait! Despite the horribly uncomfortable sofa bed we stay on... that should be interesting. I cannot wait to eat at my absolute favorite restaurant ever. This little hole in the wall greek place. nom nom. We will be making a pit stop there on our way to dinner at my dad's on friday, because I'm that excited.

[easilyunamused]

How far along are you? 8+3

How big is baby? Wild strawberry

Upcoming appointments this week? I have bloodwork today, but I've been spotting so I asked for an ultrasound. Baby looked great! Heartbeat was 167. But I have 2 SCHs. Which is the source of the bleeding.

Any new symptoms or changes? I don't really like not knowing how good or bad I'll feel when I wake up.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I was able to take a little video of the ultrasound and finally saw the heartbeat!

QOTW: We are staying home. MH has to work for a couple hours on Christmas. We are doing a surf and turf dinner! Filet minon and lobster tails(or crab legs). Much excite!

[Crisco Salad]

How far along are you? 12+2

How big is baby? a lime

Upcoming appointments this week? MFM appt. on Thursday

Any new symptoms or changes? I think the nausea is mostly gone and I'm starting to get some energy back. I'm still exhausted by the end of the day, but I think that is more toddler related than pregnancy.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I've decided that I don't care if the work stuff doesn't get done this week, I'm over it. It will eventually happen. I might try to bring my laptop and log on a few times next week.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? We are traveling to MI to be with my family. It's about a 12 hour drive and we are attempting to do it all in one day! Pray for us Interestingly though, MH will be driving back by himself on Tuesday because he couldn't get any more time off and J and I will be flying on way and then taking a train from Baltimore to DC where MH will pick us up. It should make for an interesting trip.

I'm most excited to eat at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I only wish I could have a margarita with it, they really make the best!

[MissSally]

Crisco Salad Maybe they'll make you a virgin margarita? not the same... but probably delicious anyways.

[JoBub]

How far along are you? 11 weeks

How big is baby? Poker chip

Upcoming appointments this week? Appointment on Thursday. I'll probably have blood drawn, and talk about how crappy I've been feeling and see if it could be related to blood sugar.

Any new symptoms or changes? I've been feeling less nauseous, but more shitty in other ways. Like just weak, dizzy, sore, exhausted.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Vacation at 28 weeks is ok, right? Thinking of planning something for spring break since we won't be able to take a summer vacation. There are lots of places we could go with a 2 hour flight.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? We're traveling. With the holidays falling on a weekend, H's company gave some extra days off during the week so we were able to take the whole week between Christmas and New Years, which isn't usually possible. So we'll split it with 4 days at my parents' house and 4 days with his parents. I'm super excited for all the food. Our Thanksgiving sucked since we moved that week, and just ordered a pre-made meal from the grocery store. It was terrible.

[Crisco Salad]

JoBub I think 28 weeks should be fine. I traveled to my baby shower from DC to MI at 34ish weeks. My midwife just wanted to make sure there was a decent hospital with a good NICU close if anything happened.

[Crisco Salad]

Dec 20, 2016 11:26:36 GMT -5 MissSally said:

Crisco Salad Maybe they'll make you a virgin margarita? not the same... but probably delicious anyways.

Oh, I like the way you think! I'll have to see what we can make happen!

[bepandnick]

How far along are you? 10w

How big is baby? S/he is a lego man

Upcoming appointments this week?
MFM tomorrow for level 2 scan and to plan how we're going to keep this LO cooking longer than 34w.

Any new symptoms or changes?
I'm more tired now than I have been, which is making adulting hard. Especially with a toddler

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat?
We are staying home and the ILs are coming to us, but this year they're staying in a hotel! Then on the 27th DS and I are going to visit my family for a few days, DH has to work.

On Christmas Eve I make tourtiere, which is my family's tradition. I'm very excited about eating that.

[rosey06]

How far along are you? 8weeks 1 day

How big is baby? Wild strawberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Ob apt tomorrow

Any new symptoms or changes? The yuck feelings have lessened over the past couple weeks. But getting hungry happens more often and it's not pretty when I let it

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm a nervous wreck. I can't shake this fear that things are not ok. I still get mild cramps here and there. And also I really don't have a heightened sense of smell. That was my number one thing with DS. Tomorrow can't come soon enough, I hope she pulls out the Doppler.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? If by 'staying home' you mean visiting 'local' family, then yup. Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are 45min to hour drives.
Not really looking forward to eating anything. Hoping someone has turkey, pots and gravy though. That sounds most appealing.

[MissSally]

Dec 20, 2016 11:32:20 GMT -5 Crisco Salad said:

Dec 20, 2016 11:26:36 GMT -5 MissSally said:

Crisco Salad Maybe they'll make you a virgin margarita? not the same... but probably delicious anyways.

Oh, I like the way you think! I'll have to see what we can make happen!

I had an office party over the weekend, and the bartender made me all kinds of delicious mocktails. It was fabulous. 

[ldubhawksfan]

Dec 20, 2016 11:31:57 GMT -5 Crisco Salad said:

JoBub I think 28 weeks should be fine. I traveled to my baby shower from DC to MI at 34ish weeks. My midwife just wanted to make sure there was a decent hospital with a good NICU close if anything happened.

I agree you should be fine. I think I went to Hawaii around 26 weeks and then flew back home for my shower right before my dr's 32ish week cut off.
My brother is getting married inMay that I will be flying for.

[mrscatfarmer13]

How far along are you? 8+3

How big is baby? pygmy sea horse

Upcoming appointments this week? dating scan and blood work today!

Any new symptoms or changes? nausea is subsiding. I almost passed out on Sunday. Based on my urine, I'm slightly dehydrated, probably because I barely ate or drank anything for 3 days thanks to the tooth that needed a root canal yesterday.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Nah

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Staying home, but we'll visit with family since they are local. I'm excited to eat the blueberry pie in my freezer.

[AmazingTulip]

How far along are you?
11w4d


Upcoming appointments this week?
NT scan on Friday


Any new symptoms or changes?
 So just when I thought I was past the spotting, it started a little bit again. It's really only a little bit and light brown. I think it's just my cervix being irritated. Poor DH isn't going to get laid for a very long time. 


Rants/Raves/Questions?
The doppler I bought was worth every penny. It has helped me tone down the crazy. 


QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Staying home! If anyone wants to see us they can come to us. I hated traveling at Christmas when I was a kid. From my mom's to my dad's to around the grandparents. Nope. Staying put. My mom lives down the street and I'm an only child so she'll spend the day with us. 

[sstwinklinglites]

How far along are you? 11 weeks

How big is baby? Bee Hummingbird

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope

Any new symptoms or changes? I've been feeling better from the nausea and throwing up since yesterday. Hoping for a kick of energy soon.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Nope

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Staying home. Not really excited about anything. I'm Scrooge this year.

[akraus2015]

easilyunamused, do you have an extra place setting for Christmas dinner?? Actually nevermind, I don't mind eating my surf and turf at the kiddie table.

AmazingTulip, the doppler has saved my from my anxiety, too. I'm glad I decided to get one!

How far along are you? 10+1

How big is baby? Kumquat. WTF is a kumquat??

Upcoming appointments this week? Saw the MW yesterday for a checkup and panorama. All is well so far!

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea has gone and I'm finally starting to get some energy back. Started feeling some round ligament pain yesterday though. Oh, and acne. Yuck.

Rants/Raves/Questions? None this week!

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? We're staying around home, thankfully. Looking forward to a fairly calm and quiet holiday.

[easilyunamused]

Come on over akraus2015! Just make sure you bring extra Kumquats!

[megeliz1]

How far along are you? 12+3

How big is baby? Toy soldier

Upcoming appointments this week? Had one last week-not for another month.

Any new symptoms or changes? I have been fluctuating between one extreme and the other in regards to my GI tract. It's miserable. Also, I know I'm early but I swear I'm feeling baby! I felt DD2 at 14 weeks so it's not a stretch to believe that I'm feeling it this early this time. I thought I had a few days ago but I'm 100% sure today.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Staying home because I'm scheduled to work all weekend (I hate the holidays as a nurse in a hospital), we would be home anyways though. We moved back close to where we both grew up a year ago and both of our families are still in the area. I love my dads German potato salad and he's making some! My grandmother is 100% German and my dad lived there growing up, his German food is amazing!

[ldubhawksfan]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? pygmy sea horse

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope not until 12 weeks

Any new symptoms or changes? i feel like my nausea has subsided some.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Colds when pregnant suck. No good mess

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Traveling back to the Midwest. Not excited to eat anything.

[toadandbuggie]

megeliz1 I'm pretty sure I felt this LO move a few times too but I feel crazy saying that.

[MissSally]

Dec 20, 2016 17:48:03 GMT -5 toadandbuggie said:

megeliz1 I'm pretty sure I felt this LO move a few times too but I feel crazy saying that.

I felt mine! I asked my doctor thinking I was insane but she said it is possible if they make a huge movement. So cool! I can't wait to feel consistent movements.

[xxjen015]

JoBub my MW told me as long as everything is going well, I can travel as long as I take my medical records with me, just to be safe. We're looking at a big trip end of may, early June. So I think you're just fine!


How far along are you? 8w4d

How big is baby? Jelly bean!

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope! None until 12 weeks

Any new symptoms or changes? I've got major dry patches behind my ears. I've been putting on eczema cream lotion and it's helping a lot.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm in agreement with colds suck while pregnant. Thankfully it's almost gone, but man. Also, now that they discovered 2 cysts on my left ovary, I'm realizing that some pain I've had over the past year or two is probably those cysts. Sneezing and coughing has made me realize that!

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat?
We are currently in NYC for the first time ever! We got in this morning and fly out on Christmas. We'll spend the afternoon with my family then drive the 2 hours back home on the 26th and celebrate with the in laws. Not looking forward to anything specific to eat. Not much sounds appetizing.

[JustJudy]

How far along are you? 8w1d

How big is baby? Raspberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Our weekly check on Thursday.

Any new symptoms or changes? Heartburn is a new one. Otherwise I still have ms, though if I eat every few hours it seems to be better.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just hoping the SCH is smaller!

QOTW: Since we moved home in July we're not traveling for once. My mom makes cheddar poppyseed potatoes that are the highlight of my Christmas. I can't wait!!! The next day they're delicious heated up in a fry pan with some eggs.

[murran13]

How far along are you?
9w today

How big is baby?
A cherry

Upcoming appointments this week?
Yes! Finally have an ultrasound on the 28th... okay so technically not this week but almost. I had my first ob appointment yesterday but they didn't do anything but draw blood and urine sample. Didn't listen for a heartbeat or anything. I'm dying to see or hear this little one so it will feel more real!

Any new symptoms or changes?
Nausea is getting a little better, I think just because I'm taking unisom and b6 like clockwork.

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Not really. Just ready to feel better.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat?[/quote]
Traveling just half an hour down the road on Christmas Eve to my parents house. Cannot wait to see all the nieces and nephews. And my folks. Christmas isn't Christmas without my mama. And then staying home Christmas Day when in laws come over. It's gonna be a fun Christmas. Ds is old enough now to really have fun with it all.

[morwen]

How far along are you?
10+3

How big is baby?
A kumkwat

Upcoming appointments this week?
Met my MW today, I like her. It was uneventful and we didn't try the doppler so I'm excited to see baby at my NT scan in January

Any new symptoms or changes?
I've thrown up twice in the last week and I'm still exhausted.

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Not really. Just ready to feel better.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat?
Honestly, I want french toast but that won't be served. I'm excited to see my grandmother though.

[khopec]

How far along are you? 9w5d

How big is baby? Cherry

Upcoming appointments this week? We see a genetic counselor on Friday since I am of advanced age. Had to do with DS so know what to expect and we are hoping to schedule our blood draw for genetic testing and gender!!

Any new symptoms or changes? Still having a 24/7 hangover hoping the end is near. The nightly Unisom is the only thing that keeps me from puking in the morning. No relief from B6 or even the Zofran my doctor prescribed.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I guess mine is a rant. I swear with DS I got an ultrasound around 8 or 9 weeks. This time I am not scheduled until 12w which is Jan 6th. Other than the 24hr sickness this pregnancy really seems surreal because I have yet to see or hear my baby. Though it makes it much easier to keep a secret when it doesn't seem real. LOL

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Most of my family is local so on Christmas Eve my in-laws will come over and on Christmas Day we will travel the 20 minutes to my mom's. And last night I found out we will be going to my in-laws the day after Christmas to see all my husbands step siblings. No real holiday food traditions in my family so nothing I am really looking forward to.

[juliayadda]

How far along are you?
11 weeks!

How big is baby?

A Brussels sprout

Upcoming appointments this week?
Nope

Any new symptoms or changes?
Getting better with nausea belly bigger for sure a bit of reflux

Rants/Raves/Questions?
So excited to tell people this weekend!

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat?
Staying home this year! Two weeks of staycation. Looking forward to my roast beef on Christmas Day.

[linny12]

How far along are you? 12 weeks today

How big is baby? a toy soldier

Upcoming appointments this week? None this week.

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea seems to have gone away, yay!

Rants/Raves/Questions? I ate an entire bag of Salt and Vinegar chips in one week. Oops.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Our family is local so we'll just be running around to all the different gatherings starting Friday night through Sunday evening. I'm excited for cornflake potatoes and ham on Christmas eve. Christmas Day we're going to my inlaws and I hate my MIL's holiday meals, sooo I'll be making a hearty lunch after church that day.

[linny12]

Dec 22, 2016 10:03:29 GMT -5 @pianolove said:

linny12 what are these cornflake potatoes you speak of?

I think most of the world calls them funeral potatoes. It's a casserole with cubed potatoes and sour cream and cream of something soup topped with buttery cornflakes.

We only have them at Christmas and Easter and I love them. They're definitely not healthy but so yummy.

[MissSally]

Dec 22, 2016 8:44:44 GMT -5 linny12 said:

How far along are you? 12 weeks today

How big is baby? a toy soldier

Upcoming appointments this week? None this week.

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea seems to have gone away, yay!

Rants/Raves/Questions? I ate an entire bag of Salt and Vinegar chips in one week. Oops.

QOTW: Are you traveling for the holiday or staying home? What are you most excited to eat? Our family is local so we'll just be running around to all the different gatherings starting Friday night through Sunday evening. I'm excited for cornflake potatoes and ham on Christmas eve. Christmas Day we're going to my inlaws and I hate my MIL's holiday meals, sooo I'll be making a hearty lunch after church that day.

Girl. I ate a bag of salt and vinegar chips in a DAY. And guess what? IDGAF! Haha. They were delicious.