Grad Check-in For Week of May 24

[URMySunshine77]

Our beloved grads~~

sonpetitlapin, Divefrog, winogirl, radiantly, @jimbobcooter, beckyp005, flippinchica, colinsfebmommy, Maggie0424, @clgsquared, lucylulu, flyliceandcoffee, cml112, sunni1, b0710, manderslvt, meredithcarole, aswedishbee, mdogan29, lickwed, scorpioscuba; and luvmyponies.

Please share your updates this week.

QOTW: Have you experienced any awkward pregnancy moments such as unauthorized belly touches?

[manderslvt]

Good morning ladies!

I saw my ob and had my NT scan this past Friday. They changed my edd (actually, they disagreed with the RE's edd), so my new due date is 12/4, making me 12w3d today. Everything looked good on the u/s, and we got to see LO wiggling around! I got my Doppler unit in the mail on Saturday, and it took some trying, but I did find the heartbeat on my own!

I haven't had any awkward pregnancy moments this time yet, although my personal bubble is really small, so it doesn't bother me when people I know touch the belly. When I was pregnant with DS, I had a whole facebook argument with DH's cousin, who commented on a picture of me saying that if I was that huge then (maybe 20-25 weeks), I wasn't gonna be able to walk by 40 weeks! I was not amused, and she and I still don't get along well after that!

[winogirl]

Good Morning! Thanks for the check in URMySunshine77,

I'm 13 weeks - had our OB check last week and heard the heart beat. Headaches have thankfully gone away, nausea is mostly gone except for a few flare ups, I feel like energy is starting to return. Waiting for materniT21 results and then we'll probably "announce" to everyone. We're not big attention people so I'm not sure what that will entail - giving the parents that ok to share the news or if we'll actually do something on facebook or what. We'll see.

No awkward pregnancy stuff yet - I've actually lost weight and I'm not really showing at this point (except for my bloat bump at the end of the day) so strangers would have no idea. SIL says some crazy stuff sometimes (she is older than us and a little bit hipster so she has definite opinions on everything) but I know how she is so I just nod and smile and it is fine. lol.

We drove a ton over the weekend and were out an about so my food / water intake was all over the map and I'm feeling a bit run down today. Thank goodness I have today off and can get back to normal without having to rush off the work!

Happy Monday!

[sonpetitlapin]

I am 17 weeks and things are going well with little man. I had my 16 week appointment Friday. They did the AFP test, so another thing to stress about. My next appointment is June 11 and will be my Anatomy Scan at 19 weeks and then I have my 20 week the following week. I can't wait to see little boy again. Last scan was at 8 weeks so not I get to see a baby.

The doctor prescribed one of my meds for headaches as it is safe for pregnancy but the other one is not. Sadly, he wrote it wrong and they couldn't fill it. This being a Friday afternoon before a Holiday. Luckily I had made another appointment with a family care doctor on Saturday (never got established with anyone since I moved). He was great. He changed my diagnosis from migraines to migraine/Cluster Headache variant. Cluster headaches being the most severe form and often referred to suicide headaches. I got the right script and have a plan for after the baby. He wants to do a CT scan and put me on preventive meds next srping since I am episodic with them being seasonal. The one med is helping knocking down the severity but not killing it. I still peak at night but it is much more manageable and I am functional. So I am relieved.

QOTW: First thing happened yesterday. MH friend came over and he touched my stomach couple of times. I am real funny in I don't like people touching in any was (hugs included) except my kids and MH who I welcome any type of touch.

[luvmyponies]

I'm so excited to do my first grad check in! I ran out of progesterone gel this morning, so we're driving up to Freedom Pharmacy to pick up more today. The weather is beautiful, and it's only about an hour from where I live, so it'll be a fun drive. We may stop at the Sonic on the way since I've never eaten there and we never have a reason to drive up that way.

Other than being REALLY tired, having sore boobs, and feeling sort of out of breath, I haven't had any other symptoms. I'm a pretty active person though, so I do look forward to getting my energy back.

Yesterday we told only the people who knew we were going through IVF (my parents, DH's parents, and three of my friends)... everyone was SO excited! My one friend had a weird response... she's one of those people who I limit my time with anyway because she tends to be super self-centered (she talks ALLLL about herself whenever we go out together), but she knew what was going on because we also work/ride together. She said "Congrats but don't tell many people until 3 months, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you." Sort of like, well don't be too happy yet, because you could have a miscarriage. Then she proceeded to go on and on about how good her horse was at the show yesterday... blah blah blah. I knew she was self centered, but WOW.

manderslvt, My friend who just had a baby complained of that all the time... people were always telling her she was HUGE. She was completely normal, exactly where she was supposed to be... people are just assbags.

sonpetitlapin, I'm so sorry you're dealing with headaches like that... MH gets cluster headaches, very infrequently, but it's absolutely horrible when he does. I'm glad one of the meds is helping. I hope you get rid of them completely.

[radiantly]

Thanks for the check in and welcome luvmyponies!

27 weeks now and feeling pretty damn good. We locked in some serious stuff the last couple weeks such as:

- put a deposit on our doula who lives in our neighborhood and has a 1 yr baby so has lots of local recommendations

- put a deposit on childcare 10 min walk right next to our subway station for their first opening which is next May! We will have to figure out a nanny share for the months of March and April but that's ok (I am taking 6 months mat leave)

- finally got a storage unit in our apartment basement - we've been on wait list for 2 years! Now baby room can be emptied of storage

- shower plans in full force and someone bought our stroller on the registry! We are going with Mamas and Papas Urbo2

- my maternity cover person started last week and we are overlapping until I'm out in August. I'm training her on my job and she is awesome.

Physically my bump has popped and is super cute and round now. Seats on the subway every time now

Peeing a ton.

Pooping is hard. My god. I need to stop with the ice cream because it's becoming obvious that dairy is major constipation factor for me. This is not new but I was hoping I'd magically start to be able to digest it properly.

Calf cramps. Starting Epsom salt baths which hopefully will help.

QOTW: definitely have been grabbed and rubbed (and kissed!) but only a few times was awkward.

[Maggie0424]

Hi Everyone,

Not much new here pg-wise. I'll be 22 weeks tomorrow. Next appt is June 8th just counting down the days for it to get here.

In other news, we are currently under a tornado watch and there's been bad storms in the area. Just pray that it stays away!


QOTW: Have you experienced any awkward pregnancy moments such as unauthorized belly touches?

Only one person has touched my belly but she actually asked permission and was very sweet about it so I didn't mind at all. I've been lucky with that. Most people tell me "I look tiny" for how far along I am so maybe my size is keeping the touching at bay? I'm sure people will probably be more interested when I get to 3rd tri.

[flippinchica]

luvmyponies, I'm sorry your friend responded so crappy.
sonpetitlapin, I'm glad the meds are at least helping you function.

I will be 29 weeks tomorrow which is just crazy. I am starting to get short of breath whenever I need to walk a good bit. I went shopping for some more maternity clothes with my mom and sister last week since I needed a few more summery things since the heat is getting real now. I fly home tomorrow and then H and I are going on our "babymoon" on Thursday.
2 more work trips to go!

[lucylulu]

I'm 18 weeks already. It is flying by! I have my anatomy scan on Friday. I think I'll finally feel a sense of relief after that is finished. I'm always so terrified during my pregnancies - which I blame on PgAL brain.

Was just out visiting family last weekend. Both my Dad and Stepmom touched my belly tho my Stepmom accidentally brushed my boob too. I ignored both of them entirely.

[cml112]

I'm going to try and get back to being active here. Life has just got me carried away between work and planning for the babies.
Let's see, I'm 22 weeks and 2 days. Oh so I had borderline failed my 1 glucose test, so Saturday I had to do my 3 hr fasting test....and I passed!!! What a relief!
My biggest complaint is my swollen ankle that ache all the time. I have found something at work called tubie socks that are kind of amazing. It helps a little with the swelling, but a lot with the pain!it helps working with the geriatric population! Lol

Qotd: I have yet to have unwanted touching, which surprises me due to my very large bump and small frame. I have random people ask me when I'm due, like total strangers will come up to me and ask. I don't mind, but part of me wonders why they are interested in a stranger they will never see again, but whatever! My plan is if a stranger comes up and rubs my belly, I'm going to rub there's. Hey that's fair game Lol.

[meredithcarole]

Hi All! Thanks for the checkin URMySunshine77!

I am 11w, 4d. I have decided I might as well go with what the OB thinks, especially since baby is measuring ahead of even that. We will see how s/he is looking growth-wise again at the NT Scan next week. I've felt decent for the past couple of days, but I am rather tired tonight. Sleep, however, has been a bit hard to come by as I have too much on my mind. The middle of the night peeing is not helping either.

My BFF and I are going to an event called "The Mother of All Baby Showers" this weekend. I am looking forward to that. I hope to see some can't-live-without stuff to obsess over

QOTW: it is too early for awkward touching, but I have had a couple people make barely veiled remarks about me looking a bit rounder. Grrrr. I can't help it if carbs are my friend right now

[Divefrog]

I am 20-21 weeks...We had our anatomy scan last Wednesday (which also happened to be DD's 3rd Bday) and after much work getting our little bugger to cooperate everything was determined to be A-Okay! which was awesome to see and hear!

Unfortunately, as expected I didn't pass the 3hr glucose test so I am meeeting with a nutritionist this afternoon and will have to start testing my sugars 4 times a day. I am crossing my fingers that I can manage things with just diet, but only time will tell. In the grand scheme of things I would much prefer having to manage GD, than having to deal with Pre-e again.

The most awkward thing at the moment is trying to figure out how to announce things at work (and I need to because it is becoming pretty obvious)...my team is really never all together, so I am thinking email, but man it is a weird email to word and send out to the majority all male team I work with.

[colinsfebmommy]

Hey all! Extra congrats to luvmyponies!

16 weeks today and feeling pretty darn good. I will say with this pregnancy my boobs kills ALL the time, even walking which sucks. But if that is the worst thing then I am ok lol I have a regular appointment this week, I think I might ask doc to put sex in an envelope as I declined to know when testing results came back before. I think I have decided I do want to know...I think lol I have 2 more days to think it over.

Nothing to awkward...yet lol

[flyliceandcoffee]

as always thanks for setting these up URMySunshine77!

I'm glad you've got some meds that help with your headaches sonpetitlapin, cluster migraines are no joke even when you're not pregnant so I can't begin to imagine how you're feeling.

as for me, not a whole lot new going on pregnancy wise. I'm 17w at the moment, had a good appt last week, next appt will be mid June for our A/S. H has officially decided I think that he does NOT want to find out if we're having a girl/boy so we really need to get on our list of names.

QOTW: I've definitely gotten bigger and rounder, but I wear pretty baggy clothes so not a lot of people can tell. Plus the weather is still pretty wonky here (welcome to May in CO!) so it hasn't warmed up enough for me to not be wearing a jacket all the time.

[b0710]

Hi ladies! Thanks for the check-in URMySunshine77!

I am 13w1d today. I am starting to feel a bit better. I feel like my appetite may be returning a bit, and the fatigue might be easing up....both welcome changes! Overall, I can't complain.

QOTW: I haven't had too many awkward moments. I did have a family member rub my fat after we told them at 11.5 weeks...ummm, just fat. Otherwise, I told my 9th grade students on Friday (since I was actually looking more pregnant, 3rd kid effect I guess). They were hilarious trying to suggest names for this LO. They seemed to think that I had 3 options: 1. history based name (I teach history) 2. a ridiculous name that they thought was funny 3. name it after them, obviously It wasn't awkward, but pretty entertaining!

luvmyponies - welcome to grad land! Woohoo!

sonpetitlapin - so glad that you are finally getting some headache relief. I can't imagine how debilitating that must be (migraines are bad enough!).

Divefrog - good luck with GD, I hope it is easily manageable!

flippinchica - enjoy your babymoon! So fun!

It's great reading everyone's updates!

[lickwed]

cml112 So good to hear from you. Glad your little pumpkins are doing well.

luvmyponies Welcome to your first check in!

I had my 9 week u/s today and everything looked good. We saw a little gummie and I got it to move. I just ordered my doppler today and we are going to get my maternity clothes out of storage later this evening.

I haven't had any awkward pregnancy moments yet, but it is still pretty early. I never was bothered when most people rubbed my belly, but they always asked so that may have made a difference. This weekend I realized it doesn't stop there. DD has a head of curly hair and people are always patting her on the head as they pass. Drives me nuts.

[aswedishbee]

Hello everyone, and thank you for the check in! I wanted to wait to post until I had my appointment today because my anxiety was getting the best of me.
The appointment went well, I am 12 weeks today, and the nurse was able to find the heartbeat immediately. Fully expecting to get the harmony results at the end of next week I was surprised when the doctors office called me around 6 PM. All appears normal and we are 99% team pink...eeek! No one IRL knows but I feel totally comfortable spreading it all over this forum LOL

No awkward pregnancy moments just yet, but I'm sure they will happen soon as I'm relatively slim and my bloat is out of control.

[cml112]

May 26, 2015 19:12:10 GMT -5 lickwed said:

cml112 So good to hear from you. Glad your little pumpkins are doing well.

luvmyponies Welcome to your first check in!

I had my 9 week u/s today and everything looked good. We saw a little gummie and I got it to move. I just ordered my doppler today and we are going to get my maternity clothes out of storage later this evening.

I haven't had any awkward pregnancy moments yet, but it is still pretty early. I never was bothered when most people rubbed my belly, but they always asked so that may have made a difference. This weekend I realized it doesn't stop there. DD has a head of curly hair and people are always patting her on the head as they pass. Drives me nuts.

Holy Moly!!! I've been gone for too long!!! I missed your BFP announcement!!! I am soooooo very excited for you!!! Congratulations!!!! You made my night!