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[MissSally]

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather?

[MissSally]

How far along are you? 17w1d

How big is baby? Creme brûlée/video game controller/pomegranate

Upcoming appointments this week? nope. nothing until Feb.

Any new symptoms or changes? All the tailbone pain, and this stubborn cough that won't leave. Headed to the PCP right now to see whats up.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I've completely overwhelmed myself with research on baby products. Strollers, car seats, high chairs, bath tubs (who knew there were so many kinds?!). I think I'm just going to head to BRU next week and talk to a person there and register. And I'd like to rant for a minute about H and the lack of caring about anything baby related. I know it is different for them... but he doesn't even want to go with me to register. Is that normal? This is our first baby. Its a big deal. But every time I try and bring anything up he just says to get whatever I want. Maybe its pregnancy hormones, but I'm annoyed.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I live in southwest Pennsylvania, and it is currently raining cats and dogs.

[AmazingTulip]

MissSally, DH had no interest in registering for baby stuff. I think the only thing he cared about was a mattress. Overall, I feel like I had way too much stuff that I didn't really need. Maybe I just have improved confidence now that I don't need all that crap. 

How far along are you?
 16w4d


How big is baby?
Action figure?


Upcoming appointments this week?
 I have another cervical length check next week (at 18w). My appt with MFM went well last week. She's really happy with where the placenta is located - away from the residual septum. My cervix is nice and long. I don't think there's a medically necessary reason for another cervix check next week, I think it's more for peace of mind given my previous 2nd tri loss. 


Any new symptoms or changes?
My boobs feel super weird every morning when I wake up. Like all tingly. Maybe I need to start sleeping in a bra. 


Rants/Raves/Questions?
 So I still can't really get myself into baby prep mode. Maybe after the anatomy scan. But then I'll be like omg I have so much to do and no time to do it!!!


QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? South Jersey. Rainy and windy today. 

[juliayadda]

How far along are you?
15 W 5 D

How big is baby?
A naval orange

Upcoming appointments this week?
Monday the 30th second OB

Any new symptoms or changes?
Head aches, insomnia, hemorrhoids (the worst)

Rants/Raves/Questions?
I just want to hear the heart beat again.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather?
Ottawa Ontario. It was freezing rain but is turning to snow I think.. The school buses were cancelled due to the 15 cm (6 inches) of snow they are predicting this afternoon.

MissSally, my DH is the opposite. I am all breezy, we have time, but he is a task master, and stayed up until 3 am several days in a row building his giant spread sheet of baby gear research. He created a the registry at Buy Buy baby and Amazon. He is like WE ONLY HAVE 24 more weekends must get this done now!!!

[sstwinklinglites]

How far along are you? 16 weeks

How big is baby? Philippine Tarsier

Upcoming appointments this week? OB this Thur.

Any new symptoms or changes? Just still nausea and throwing up. Still tired all the time.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Ohio. Gloomy, chilly, rainy. I want a proper winter.

[babywisher]

How far along are you? 14w3d

How big is baby? Beet

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope

Any new symptoms or changes? I'm finally having sore boobs and they are growing!

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I'm in South LA and it is sunny and in the upper 60's. We already had winter here a few weekends ago. Seriously like 3 days of being in the 40's.

MissSally with our first dh wasn't interested in registering for anythung. He just said whatever you want is fine.

[babywisher]

@pianolove what recipe did you use for your crust? I'm looking for a good crust.

[amyface813]

How far along are you?17+3

How big is baby? Chipmunk

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until AS on 2/15!

Any new symptoms or changes? Just an itchy belly but that might be more from the cold dry weather and pants that reach my boobs.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Nope. Feeling better emotionally so I'm not feeling too ranty.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Western Minnesota. It's actually a heat wave here! It's in the 30's!!

[JustJudy]

How far along are you? 13w5d

How big is baby? Peach

Upcoming appointments this week? No

Any new symptoms or changes? More vomiting, I'm trying Diclegis

Rants/Raves/Questions? We got a puppy last week, my dream dog and I love him, but vomiting and being exhausted is 10x harder with a puppy around. Though I'm super glad we're doing it now and not when we have a baby or even toddler.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather?
SoCal, it's sunny and 56* my favorite weather. But we had horrible rain and flooding this past weekend. I'm actually glad I didn't need to leave the house at all.

[babywisher]

Jan 24, 2017 15:35:36 GMT -5 @pianolove said:

Jan 24, 2017 12:07:55 GMT -5 babywisher said:

@pianolove what recipe did you use for your crust? I'm looking for a good crust.

It's for my bread machine, I can't remember if you do it by hand if you're supposed to change the flour type but here goes:

300ml water
1.5 T olive oil
3.75 c bread flour
1.5 T sugar
1.5 t salt
1.5 t active dry yeast

It takes roughly 1.5 hours to rise although I've found it takes more time in the winter. I think I added 500ml of water and that's what was different this time. Who knows what I did...lol.

That sounds easy! I'm going to try it out. DH has been dying to make pizzas on his Big Green Egg since he got it. Now I have an excuse to let him!

[juliayadda]

I've had an Italian exchange student living with me since September who makes amazing pizza. She is leaving on Saturday. We are all so sad we want to keep her forever.

[babywisher]

Jan 24, 2017 18:12:26 GMT -5 @pianolove said:

Jan 24, 2017 16:28:42 GMT -5 babywisher said:

That sounds easy! I'm going to try it out. DH has been dying to make pizzas on his Big Green Egg since he got it. Now I have an excuse to let him!

What's a big green egg? Is it something I need to buy tonight?

NO! It's a ridiculous grill. He just a pizza stone for it for Christmas.

[bepandnick]

How far along are you? 15w

How big is baby? A box of crayons

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until next week.

Any new symptoms or changes? My bump is out of co from by the end of the day. And I've had RLP for days.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Stupid RLP. 😡

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I live in Illinois, which has been rainy and crappy. But right now I'm in Texas and the weather is lovely.

[xxjen015]

How far along are you? 13w4d

How big is baby? small peach! (I realized every time I say the size, I put an exclamation point)

Upcoming appointments this week? nope. waiting impatiently for my gender scan Feb. 6th

Any new symptoms or changes? hoping the exhaustion is abating! I'm definitely still tired, but I've made it through today without a nap.

Rants/Raves/Questions? none that I can think of at the moment

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Chattanooga, TN. The weather has been pretty nice. We went for a while in the 20's and 30's, bounced up to the 70's, and now we're back in the 50's. It's been storming like crazy at night the past few nights. It's all over the place. I'd like some real winter, please.

[bepandnick]

Jan 24, 2017 20:30:13 GMT -5 bdblz said:

Jan 24, 2017 19:11:40 GMT -5 bepandnick said:

How far along are you? 15w

How big is baby? A box of crayons

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until next week.

Any new symptoms or changes? My bump is out of co from by the end of the day. And I've had RLP for days.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Stupid RLP. 😡

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I live in Illinois, which has been rainy and crappy. But right now I'm in Texas and the weather is lovely.

What part of IL are you in (not trying to steal your skin, I swear!) I'm in the Western Suburbs

Ha! NW suburbs.

[Tgrrl]

How far along are you? 15w
How big is baby? Box of crayons
Upcoming appointments this week? Nope, next week.
Any new symptoms or changes? So much RLP 😭And my boobs, especially nips are sooo sore!!!
Rants/Raves/Questions? See above
QOTW: I'm in WI and it was cloudy and high 30's today. I miss the sun!! But it's been so rainy and warm that all the snow is gone! But it's snowing right now 😩😖

[megeliz1]

How far along are you? 17+3

How big is baby? Video game controller

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope

Any new symptoms or changes? Almost passed out a work today. That was fun. Horrible SI joint pain.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Colorado-it's snowing.

[simon]

How far along are you? 14w6d

How big is baby? A troll doll

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope

Any new symptoms or changes? I'm fighting off some other illness. I've just felt crappy this week.

Rants/Raves/Questions? It's nice that I don't have any more gross first tri symptoms but I've been feeling very "am I actually pregnant?" I can't wait to feel consistent movement.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I'm in Maryland. Today is our first sunny day in forever. I wish it would snow at least once though, I'd love a snow day!

[toadandbuggie]

How far along are you? 16 weeks

How big is baby? Dill pickle

Upcoming appointments this week? I had an appt yesterday

Any new symptoms or changes? Fatigue, hunger is amped

Rants/Raves/Questions? I want energy!

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? NJ - cold and crappy!

[akraus2015]

MissSally, I don’t blame you for being bummed that your H doesn’t seem into the registry and baby stuff, but maybe there’s a silver lining. My H went trigger happy with the registry gun until I wanted to smack him with it (both for our wedding AND for our registry when we were pregnant with E). I had to go back and delete a bunch of crap we didn’t need. I’ll make him come with me this time, but he will get no control over the registry gun.

bepandnick bdblz, I’m in IL too, but definitely not close to you guys. I’m near St. Louis, MO.

How far along are you? 15+1

How big is baby? Box of crayons

Upcoming appointments this week? Friday!

Any new symptoms or changes? I've noticed that my back is sore more frequently. Especially if I sit for too long.

Rants/Raves/Questions? None really, just super anxious to feel Oliver moving in there.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I'm in the St. Louis area. Weather sucks. It's cold and I'm ready for spring.

[khopec]

JustJudy, we got a puppy when I was about 14wks pregnant with DS it was the best decision ever. A lot of work but the dog was trained by the time DS was born and they are best friends!

How far along are you? 14+5

How big is baby? Nectarine

Upcoming appointments this week? Nothing until next week when I have to do my first group appointment which I am not happy about.

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea is getting better, tried to give up my nightly Unisom but that did not go well.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Suburbs of Portland, OR it is cold and dry at the moment.

[northmom14]

Late to the game...

How far along are you? 15 weeks

How big is baby? Hass Avocado

Upcoming appointments this week? None until 2/22

Any new symptoms or changes? Feel pretty good overall. I have some back pain and round ligament pain. I felt the baby moving (little flutter) a week or two ago and I can't wait to feel real kicks!

Rants/Raves/Questions? I hate sleeping on my side. I can never sleep as well as when I sleep on my stomach.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I'm in Southeastern MA. It's been cloudy and rainy for days.

[murran13]

Jan 24, 2017 9:04:45 GMT -5 MissSally said:

How far along are you? 17w1d

How big is baby? Creme brûlée/video game controller/pomegranate

Upcoming appointments this week? nope. nothing until Feb.

Any new symptoms or changes? All the tailbone pain, and this stubborn cough that won't leave. Headed to the PCP right now to see whats up.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I've completely overwhelmed myself with research on baby products. Strollers, car seats, high chairs, bath tubs (who knew there were so many kinds?!). I think I'm just going to head to BRU next week and talk to a person there and register. And I'd like to rant for a minute about H and the lack of caring about anything baby related. I know it is different for them... but he doesn't even want to go with me to register. Is that normal? This is our first baby. Its a big deal. But every time I try and bring anything up he just says to get whatever I want. Maybe its pregnancy hormones, but I'm annoyed.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? I live in southwest Pennsylvania, and it is currently raining cats and dogs.

Not abnormal for dh to be uninterested in this stuff. It just isn't their thing, and truly, the concept of a baby isn't typically very real to them until they can actually hold their child. Then they really care. My h had no idea what I registered for or why.

[murran13]

How far along are you?
13w2d? Something like that

How big is baby?
Lemon

Upcoming appointments this week?
Nope, but expecting results for panorama test. Can't wait to know what we're having!

Any new symptoms or changes?
Insomnia pretty regularly. Nausea is getting better but exhausted aaallll the time

Rants/Raves/Questions?
I have to find a way to get more work done around the house. Every night I realize I got nothing done and just laid around all day while ds played next to me. The house is a mess and I gotta get my exhausted butt in gear.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather?
South central Washington state. It's been the craziest winter we've had in ages and there's been snow on the ground for about a month now! Very unusual around here, and I'm ready for warmer weather. Plus dh takes my car every day because the other is just terrible in the snow - I'm fine with it because I want him safe but it would be nice to be able to leave the house!!!

[morwen]

How far along are you? 15+4

How big is baby? Hass Avocado

Upcoming appointments this week? Had one this morning - everything is on track, heard the HB, it was in the 140s. I don't go back until the beginning of March though - trying to book my appointment for right after my AS so I'll hopefully get the results.

Any new symptoms or changes? Feel pretty good overall. Based on hearing a lot of my HB when looking for baby my MW wondered if I have an anterior placenta again, so I know that can make it harder to feel baby. Exhausted but more because of insomnia now, MS is pretty much gone, and I'm starting to get a bump.

Rants/Raves/Questions? My MW was hoping that they'd do my AS during my 19th week but the person doing it wants to do it during my 20th week so it's scheduled for the day before my next MW appointment so they probably won't have my results which is annoying because that was the reason I pushed my MW appointment back by a week.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Ontario, it's overcast today.

[JoBub]

How far along are you? 17 weeks tomorrow

How big is baby? Today: Avocado. Tomorrow: Pomegranate

Upcoming appointments this week? Nothing for 3.5 more weeks

Any new symptoms or changes? I starting feeling some movement. Less nausea, but food aversions are still hanging around.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I think I said this last week, but I need to know if this baby is a boy or a girl like right now. DH does not support my idea to spend $99 on an elective ultrasound to find out 3 weeks early.

QOTW: Where in the world are you living? And what is the current weather? Ohio. It's been warm for a few days, but today the temps dropped and it'll probably be pretty cold for a while. Of course, today is the day they decided we need to have a fire drill.