What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a chipmunk. Baby's senses are developing fast, and his/her brain is beginning to coordinate with her other developing systems, like the way it’s starting to regulate his/her heartbeat, instead of letting it beat willy-nilly like it has been. Bones are beginning to harden
Team? Green
Any upcoming appointments this week? No
Any new symptoms or changes? Round ligament pain. Crazy weird dreams.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Actually discussing names with DH. Mostly it's me looking at the book and saying names, he then vetoes them (well most of them)
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? Live, laugh, love. I have it tattooed on my right foot. Just a way to try and live life by.
What's new with baby (size, development)? as big as a zucchini! Not entirely sure what's going developmental wise but we are almost half way!!
Team? Green
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope, ultrasound next week though!
Any new symptoms or changes? Super weird and vivid dreams.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Not really. Just kinda freaking out that I'm almost halfway done with this pregnancy already!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Trying to discuss names, but DH isn't much help in that department. I need to start cleaning the guest/baby room out and organizing and such- but I'm not motivated to do all of that yet.
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." I've always loved it and it's a reminder to me to always do what is best for my life even if it's "uncomfortable" or not what most people would do.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Artichoke or sweet potato. Baby is hiccuping, bouncing and tumbling, and getting finger/toe nails.
Team? I don't know yet, it's sooooo far away to the AS scan on The 26th
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until the 26th
Any new symptoms or changes? Notta lot, just hanging out.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I want to feel the baby and still haven't It seems like everyone else at this point is and I am just here continuously answering everyone with "nope, still no movement felt". Good thing we have the Doppler because I would be freaking out if not for that!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Working on the Bradley exercises to help prepare for labor, started cleaning the nursery and getting that organized with the things we already have
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it?
Not my monkey, not my circus. As a person people come to with troubles and hardships, I have to remember I can't fix everything and many times I don't even need to be involved in the issue.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a zucchini
Team? Green
Any upcoming appointments this week? Anatomy scan is coming up!
Any new symptoms or changes? Very vivid dreams, some back aches
Rants/Raves/Questions? I really don't like when people ask if I know the gender. No. We can't know the gender at this point since it's not biological. We also don't know the sex. It bothers me most when someone who works in a medical setting says it.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Talking about names. Mostly deciding which ones we don't want...
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Jan 10, 2017 7:40:22 GMT -5
cateyes I don't feel movement yet either. And they say STMs might feel it sooner. An anterior placenta to blame. Felt it at 22 weeks last time. Then he never stopped and kept me up at night it's crazy to see her doing all of this stuff at my AS and not being able to feel it. FX you'll get there soon!
eucalyptus - The gender vs sex usage irritates me, too. I just answer back we "aren't finding out the sex". If someone corrects me to "gender" I'll give them a little lesson on gender vs sex, but so far no one has done that.
cateyes i don't think i've felt baby yet either. i thought maybe so a couple of weeks ago, but nothing since. and like starsandshamrocks123 i was 20+ weeks before i felt DD (also anterior placenta). the waiting sucks i know!
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Jan 10, 2017 12:10:02 GMT -5
marshian I was totally guilty of this when I was talking about someone's "gender reveal party"... because I feel like "sex reveal party" sounded like something that it wasn't. It's ironic because I feel like I'm pretty sensitive about it and I know it's definitely sex not gender
marshian I was totally guilty of this when I was talking about someone's "gender reveal party"... because I feel like "sex reveal party" sounded like something that it wasn't. It's ironic because I feel like I'm pretty sensitive about it and I know it's definitely sex not gender
Haha, I hadn't thought about that and how funny that sounds as a name for a party
What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a sweet potato
Team? Finding out
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nothing for two weeks
Any new symptoms or changes? None
Rants/Raves/Questions? I went shopping in the city yesterday and bought maternity underwear. I cannot believe I didn't do this last time, they are so comfortable!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? I'm not really doing anything until after our ultrasound in 2 weeks.
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? I don't really have one, I've never thought about this before.
marshian I was totally guilty of this when I was talking about someone's "gender reveal party"... because I feel like "sex reveal party" sounded like something that it wasn't. It's ironic because I feel like I'm pretty sensitive about it and I know it's definitely sex not gender
I am the same way-we are having a gender reveal party because it sounds better than sex reveal, but as a social worker, I am pretty attentive.
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Jan 10, 2017 16:13:28 GMT -5
I don't think I've done this yet this week...
How far? 19w 1d
New with baby? Size of four toed hedgehog. Supposedly practicing thumb sucking 👍🏻
Team: Pink
Appointments? None until end of the month
New symptoms? Weird stuff. Lower back pain (one side) and now my feet always feel cold. My stomach still sucks.
Rants/raves? None really. Very happy the AS went well! My sister is sending a ton of girl clothes tomorrow. It might become more real then. Very thankful to not have to buy too much of that. But I will buy some... I also got a new iPhone with all the space. Now I can take tons of pics and videos!
Something new I'm doing to get ready? Getting DS's new room ready (cleaned out, painted) so we can get DD's room ready. I want to do it soon so he has plenty of time to adjust but it will take a lot of effort and I'm tired!
GTKY: I don't think I have one. I'm boring. I wish it could be Don't sweat the small stuff but in opposite. I dwell on everything.
Post by starsandshamrocks123 on Jan 10, 2017 19:59:14 GMT -5
mreve glad you brought this up! DH is in Canada this week... and is apparently in the same building as one of their stores. I'm making him find this underwear
starsandshamrocks123 I'm sure you can find the same style somewhere wherever you are. If I asked my husband to buy underwear for me, especially in a maternity store, he might go out and never come back! As much because he would get lost trying to find it as out of embarrassment!
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
Post by applemuffins on Jan 10, 2017 21:25:56 GMT -5
I didn't do maternity underwear the first time around and ended up regretting it. I thought all my regular underwear still fit but turned out I was just slowly stretching it out the whole time lol
I know it's dumb, but I will have like 2 days or so where baby is super active and then a few days where he is really quiet. Like, some days I'm not even sure that I felt him for sure. I have an anterior placenta so I'm sure it's probably just where he is hiding out since I mostly only feel movement that is very low or off to the side, but it still makes me so nervous and worried. He was also pretty chill during his ultrasounds though so I'm hoping he's just a chill baby. Last night I dreamt that I started bleeding which made me wake up all freaked out. It was way too realistic. I was convinced I would see blood after using the bathroom this morning. His lack of moving doesn't help.
Post by ihatepizza on Jan 10, 2017 21:57:07 GMT -5
applemuffins I have weird no movement days too and I have a posterior placenta. I used to fill myself with sugar and cold water on slow movement days until baby starting moving but now I've just accepted that baby needs a lazy day
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of an iPhone or game controller. Brain is beginning to coordinate with the other systems (e.g. regulate heartbeat).
Team? Green
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until A/S in three weeks
Any new symptoms or changes? Sleeping better and through the night (stopped waking up to pee, woohoo!). Get reflux/heartburn if I eat too much too quickly. More discharge. Acne still driving me crazy. But otherwise feeling pretty good!
Rants/Raves/Questions? No bump yet, which is fine. Still trying to hide it at least another two weeks. Also haven't gained any weight yet, which is great! (I was about 25 pounds away from a "normal" weight range pre-pregnancy.)
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Played with baby gear at BBB this past weekend. Also started cleaning out the second bedroom (we're using it as an office, mostly) to make room for baby's things.
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? I have a ton of quotes saved in a giant word document. I LOVE quotes and sayings. One which always sticks with me: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” - Maya Angelou
Current phrase I'm liking: You are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.
Post by trebletrouble13 on Jan 11, 2017 22:58:29 GMT -5
How far along are you? 18w 1d
What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a sweet potato!
Team? We find out next Tuesday!
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not this week, but A/S on Tuesday and regular OB appointment on Thursday.
Any new symptoms or changes? Since it has been a while since I posted... Morning sickness is pretty much gone, and I have gained back at least 5 of the 15 lbs I lost. Feeling bits of movement, maybe, rarely.
Rants/Raves/Questions? So happy to be feeling better.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Starting to buy some new clothes, blankets, etc. Itching to know if baby is a boy or girl so I can shop more specifically!
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? I like variants on "Dance like no one is watching." It reminds me to not care so much what other people think. Do I still care? Yep. But I try not to dwell on it so much.
Any upcoming appointments this week? nope, AS monday 1/30
Any new symptoms or changes? belly is starting to be much more noticeable! and major nipple pain when DD nurses.
Rants/Raves/Questions? can't think of anything
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? her room! got the guest bed moved out, her closet done in elfa last weekend, and the rug came but i don't like it and am sending it back. i ordered a different one that i'm hoping is a better fit. now i'm trying to decide if i can go ahead and order the crib bedding or if i should wait. i've had lots of extensive ultrasounds and the cell free DNA test, and so far everything looks good, but i am still nervous. i'm ordering custom bedding so it can't be returned, but there's a 20% off sale right now and i'm pretty tempted to just order it.
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” This one is just so useful - whether it's work, parenting, diet/exercise related. I actually have a bracelet with that engraved inside as a reminder.
Post by teachermomtobe on Jan 12, 2017 16:51:05 GMT -5
How far along are you? 18 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? Sweet potato
Team? Pink
Any upcoming appointments this week? Had a regular OB appt Monday and heard the heartbeat for the first time finally! Anatomy scan on Tuesday. I'm glad DH can come even though he just started a new job. Anxious to hear all is good.
Any new symptoms or changes? Feeling really good and full emergy. Hungry a lot though and today a few people actually acknowledged I have a bump. The fact that I am wearing a tight tank top probably helped show off what little bump I have.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Feeling good! Just anxious for the Anatomy Scan
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Starting prenatal yoga on Tuesday. Does that count? Last weekend we started cleaning out the "drum room" which will become the nursey so DH'a drum set is currently being stored in our basement.
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? I have so many. Definitely try to remind myself "not my monkeys, not my circus" when I try to fix everyone's problems. I had a whole bunch of quotes that got me through IF.
Post by ihatepizza on Jan 12, 2017 19:48:16 GMT -5
How far along are you? 20 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? Paper airplane
Team? Green!
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope, although I want to start touring daycares
Any new symptoms or changes? Feeling kicks from the outside, they are stronger now, it's wonderful
Rants/Raves/Questions? I have the worst cough, please reassure me coughing/colds won't hurt my baby
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Started my cloth diaper stash. I've decided I want to buy new ( with some used ones I've picked up) but I'm so overwhelmed (and excited by) all the choices
GTKY: What is your favorite quote ? For people to care what you know they must first know that you care.
Or my favourite Harry Potter quote
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” ― J.K. Rowling
I love quotes, I have about 400 of them that each have a unique meaning to me.
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
Post by teachermomtobe on Jan 12, 2017 20:01:54 GMT -5
ihatepizza, I had a cough/cold when we did our transfer. If a 5 day old embryo doesn't get harmed (and implants) during a cough/cold I'm sure a 20 week old fetus will be all good Just be careful what meds you take because a lot are on the no-no list.
Post by applemuffins on Jan 12, 2017 20:19:09 GMT -5
I think I was sick for most of my 1st and 2nd trimester with DD. I work around kids so I feel like I'm always sick the first half of the year. I'm sure I'm going to get the same thing soon and it won't clear up until may or June because I'll just keep catching something else.
ihatepizza - I've been researching cloth diapers this week. There are so many (cute!) options! I've been lurking the NJCD board and reading all the reviews. Let's revive the thread here with our thoughts!
How far along are you? 19 weeks What's new with baby (size, development)? Hot dog Team? Pink! Any upcoming appointments this week? AS was yesterday Any new symptoms or changes? Crazy dreams and crappy sleep Rants/Raves/Questions? We have a name! What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? We have to get started on DD1 big girl room. We need to clean it out since it's become our catch all junk room, take down wallpaper and paint. That's just the beginning.
GTKY: What is your favorite quote or phrase? Any specific reasons behind it? Serenity prayer. When life seems to get crazy and stress me out. It always reminds me to let go of anything I can't control.
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