Vicious Dictators First Check-in! (Due dates July 17th - 24)

[kristhegirl]

Hello fellow Dictators! Welcome to our first weekly check-in! Since we're switching things up I thought we'd do a kind of get-to-know-ya/intro thread this week.

1.)So when are you due?

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? 

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB?

[danisoledad]

Yay for first check-in's. Whoop whoop!!!!

1. July 20th
2. Girl
3. Sugar Land, TX
4. They went away week 7, but still tired
5. Keep on keeping on girls, love our new home

[bookitup]

1.)So when are you due?
July 18.

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?
We find out in four weeks or so. We are definitely going to find out, but no Gender Reveal party for us.

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? 
Nebraska! I would say "Go Big Red," but IDGAF about football.

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?
Nausea much better, tiredness about the same, but I've added constipation and heartburn to the mix.  I'm treating with Miralax and Zantac.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB?
I really like it here, but I do miss TB. I liked the format of TB and I do miss the drama from the crazies.  I just don't want the board to die because we don't have anything to talk about because we've covered it all.  I was impressed with our FFFC and UO though; I felt like there was some good debate and discussion.  I'm super glad we have this place as our home, though. And I like how the admins keep updating and tweaking things.

[krzynluv1031]

Hi everyone!
1. Due july 22
2. Don't know yet, but we'll find out.
3. Dc area
4. Symptoms are good so far. My back has been hurting a little but i'm hoping yoga will help.

[beachy]

1. My 40w date is July 23rd, but they won't let me go past 38w, which is July 9th.

2. Don't know yet, but am definitely finding out!

3. Hampton Roads, VA

4. I am lucky that I never got really bad symptoms with this pregnancy or my first. I am getting huge already though (seriously I am as big as my friend who is 27w with her first), so I'm already getting uncomfortable sleeping not sleeping great. My back has been hurting a lot lately too, which probably has just as much or more to do with my 30 pound toddler.

5. I really like it here. I've been on proboards for a few years on another board, and really like the format. I will miss the crazies sometimes and getting to full on snark, but I think this place will lead to even more of a board community with less drive bys.

[laurawaller]

1) due 21st July

2) I won't find out until the 9th March sooo far away!

3) boring old England

4) on and of nausea, light headedness and fainting. Sore nipples, and tiered all the time occasionally crampy.

5) how do I tag someone's name like usually on the bump we would write @ and then the names would come up as you type but I have no clue how to do it now...

[smagglebit]

1. Due July 17th

2. Don't know yet, but will be finding out.

3. Utah

4. Headaches every day and my back has started hurting  On the plus side, nausea is totally gone, and my boobs have stopped hurting so much. My cat still thinks he needs to be super-glued to me ALL. THE. TIME. 

5. I'm liking it here - don't have any complaints.

ETA: clarity

[beachy]

Jan 26, 2015 13:01:18 GMT -5 laurawaller said:

1) due 21st July

2) I won't find out until the 9th March sooo far away!

3) boring old England

4) on and of nausea, light headedness and fainting. Sore nipples, and tiered all the time occasionally crampy.

5) how do I tag someone's name like usually on the bump we would write @ and then the names would come up as you type but I have no clue how to do it now...

You can do it the same way, but you need to know the person's full user name; sometimes they have a different display name. Or you can click the reply button (instead of automatic quick reply), and at the top of the box there are all the buttons to choose from. Pick the one that has the @ with a person next to it, and then a box pops up to type the name into. 

[laurawaller]

Jan 26, 2015 13:27:23 GMT -5 beachy said:

Jan 26, 2015 13:01:18 GMT -5 laurawaller said:

1) due 21st July

2) I won't find out until the 9th March sooo far away!

3) boring old England

4) on and of nausea, light headedness and fainting. Sore nipples, and tiered all the time occasionally crampy.

5) how do I tag someone's name like usually on the bump we would write @ and then the names would come up as you type but I have no clue how to do it now...

You can do it the same way, but you need to know the person's full user name; sometimes they have a different display name. Or you can click the reply button (instead of automatic quick reply), and at the top of the box there are all the buttons to choose from. Pick the one that has the @ with a person next to it, and then a box pops up to type the name into. 

Thankyou

[beachy]

Jan 26, 2015 13:28:13 GMT -5 @pianolove said:

Hi guys!

1.)So when are you due? Due July 17 (smagglebit we're due date buddies!)

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Not yet, but we will find out on Feb 16

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? Western New York

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? It's about the same, just different. Instead of carsickness, I am getting headaches, instead of cramps I am bone-tired

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB? I like it here much better. The app works better on my phone and I like the desktop setup better (all the boards listed on the right hand side, notifications)

Where in WNY? That's where I'm originally from!

[soflsunshine]

1.)July 22nd!!

2.)As long as the little bean cooperates, we will find out Friday (we have elected to pay a small amount to a private company and find out early)

3.)Florida

4.)Didn't really have that many in the 1st. Still a little tired but that is getting better. And today, I have the lovely symptom of bleeding gums! But overall, I feel pretty good!!

5.)Nope. I'm good here Just still trying to figure things out as work has picked up and I can't be on here as much as I was on that other place

[rach]

1.)So when are you due?
July 18
2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?
Not yet. Hoping they untangle my Panorama mess, but, regardless, have my AS scheduled for 2/25.
3.)Where-ish in the country are you?
Eastern Tennessee
4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?
Horrid constipation and still some headaches. Otherwise- symptoms are getting much better overall.
5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB?
I don't love the app, but the board itself is great. It's nice to have less drama.

[CoachTsWife]

1.)So when are you due? July 20th

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Yes - boy!

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? Kansas City area

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? Less severe, but still battling nausea and food aversions.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB? At first I was hesitant to the change, but now I like the app and website much better than the other.

[wineandwalter]

1.)So when are you due? July 17

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Not yet! Finding out on feb 25

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? Mid-west

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? Feeling more energized, thank goodness! Also starting to feel like I'm showing more.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB. I'm just glad we're here!

[beachy]

Jan 26, 2015 13:47:14 GMT -5 @pianolove said:

Jan 26, 2015 13:38:34 GMT -5 beachy said:

Where in WNY? That's where I'm originally from!

Oh cool! We're about 40 minutes south of Buffalo, not quite into snow country but close. What part are you from?

Oh nice, I was about 20 minutes north of Buffalo in Niagara County. 

[lizzypoo96]

1.)So when are you due? July 24th

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Team Green until it's time to find out!

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? Western NY- between Buffalo and Rochester

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? overall better, but these headaches are killer. miss my Excedrin!

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB? Not at this point! I'm still lurking a bit, getting a feel for it! Definitely more of a watcher than a poster on these things!

[kristhegirl]

Jan 26, 2015 13:01:18 GMT -5 laurawaller said:

*snip*

5) how do I tag someone's name like usually on the bump we would write @ and then the names would come up as you type but I have no clue how to do it now...

That's exactly how you do it here! Just the @ and then the name, no space. It shows up with the @ stillwhen you're on the app, but it really does tag that user.

The only confusing thing is that some people have a username that is different than their display name, and you have to know their username to tag them. There aren't many, though, most people used the same for both, but occasionally it won't work. To find out the username when you're on a computer you can hover over the person's display name to see their username.

ETA looks like beachy had you covered, I was playing catch-up!

[laurawaller]

Jan 26, 2015 13:54:04 GMT -5 kristhegirl said:

Jan 26, 2015 13:01:18 GMT -5 laurawaller said:

*snip*

5) how do I tag someone's name like usually on the bump we would write @ and then the names would come up as you type but I have no clue how to do it now...

That's exactly how you do it here! Just the @ and then the name, no space. It shows up with the @ stillwhen you're on the app, but it really does tag that user.

The only confusing thing is that some people have a username that is different than their display name, and you have to know their username to tag them. There aren't many, though, most people used the same for both, but occasionally it won't work. To find out the username when you're on a computer you can hover over the person's display name to see their username.

Okay Thankyou

[imavera]

Happy Monday! 

1. July 22
2. Don't know yet- u/s set for 2/28 so just over a month! I feel like I'll be the last to know
3. Texas, so we're playing outside instead of waiting on snow
4. They're getting better, but I'm still not feeling great. Super low energy. Mainly, I need to figure out my food situation to avoid blood sugar crashes
5. I've been on ProBoards since 2009, so I'm happier here than TB!

[kristhegirl]

Jan 26, 2015 13:51:07 GMT -5 lizzypoo96 said:

1.)So when are you due? July 24th

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Team Green until it's time to find out!

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? Western NY- between Buffalo and Rochester

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? overall better, but these headaches are killer. miss my Excedrin!

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB? Not at this point! I'm still lurking a bit, getting a feel for it! Definitely more of a watcher than a poster on these things!

Hi and welcome! Feel free to lurk not just our board, but all the other boards, to get a feel of the place. Don't be scared to comment, either, to dip your toe in - the randoms and symptoms threads are great for that. Glad to see you here!

[kristhegirl]

1.)So when are you due?
July 18th (the best day, right bookitup and rach?)

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?
Don't know, and we're finding out the hard way.

3.)Where-ish in the country are you?
New Mexico! Sunny here but we DID have snow last week that was a pretty big deal.

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?
I'm much more energized in the last...week or so. FINALLY. I do get tired from doing things, but at least I'm not just exhausted all day long. I still want to go to bed pretty early but that's not unusual for me.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB?
I got nothin', I mostly wanted feedback from other members!

[mischiefmama]

1.) Due July 18th

2.) We find out in approximately a month.

3.) Kentucky-ish

4.) Feeling a lot more energetic lately, which is a good thing!

5.) Loving it so far. Love that the admins are currently working hard to actually change the things that need to be changed. It's nice to see the construction taking place! Means someone is listening!

[laurawaller]

Jan 26, 2015 14:12:46 GMT -5 kristhegirl said:

1.)So when are you due?
July 18th (the best day, right bookitup and rach?)

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?
Don't know, and we're finding out the hard way.

3.)Where-ish in the country are you?
New Mexico! Sunny here but we DID have snow last week that was a pretty big deal.

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?
I'm much more energized in the last...week or so. FINALLY. I do get tired from doing things, but at least I'm not just exhausted all day long. I still want to go to bed pretty early but that's not unusual for me.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB?
I got nothin', I mostly wanted feedback from other members!

My due date keeps swapping from 18th to 21st lol

[trebletrouble13]

1.)So when are you due? July 21st

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Don't know yet, hoping to find out in a few weeks!

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? Pacific Northwest

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? Nausea has lessened, but sinuses are still alternately drippy and clogged. Recently started having odd cramping depending on my position. Waiting for the energy surge. All in all, I am feeling better than I was first trimester.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB? I'm a lazy bum who still needs to log onto the non-mobile site so I can have a picture and signature. Only comment is that it is more difficult to manage things and navigate on this app vs. TB. I can deal.

[kingsley123]

1.)So when are you due?
July 23 (it's a great day! beachy)

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?
Team Green

3.)Where-ish in the country are you?
Brooklyn

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?
Ugh. Symptoms will not quit. Nausea, heartburn, exhaustion, horrific headaches, nose bleeds, bleeding gums, insomnia, and food aversions abound. But, my boobs don't hurt anymore, so that's super awesome! I'll take what I can get.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB?
Love it here!

[shelby407]

1.) So when are you due?
July 19th!

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out?
Not yet... Hopefully towards the end of feb.

3.)Where-ish in the country are you?
I am in PA.

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester?
My morning sickness is gone, but I am still Exhausted! My energy deff hasn't returned lol

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB

It was a little hard to get use to at first but I like it now!

[babymcdonnell]

1.) I'm due July 17

2.) Hopefully we will find out the sex at our next sequential screening appointment on Feb. 6!

3.) I'm in Fort Worth, Texas. It's 72F, but I want it to snow

4.) My symptoms have gotten SO much better in the last couple of weeks! My nausea is gone and headaches are less severe. My appetite is back and my food aversions are gone. I still have heartburn and no energy. I'm ready for energy!!

5.) I love it here at GBCB! At first I thought I would still lurk around TB, but I like it here so much I rarely get on TB. I don't miss all of the drama at all and am happy to be in a community of more like minded people.

[lindylogana]

1.) July 20
2) we are team green!
3) northwest Ohio
4) my 1st tri symptoms are gone but my 2nd tri symptoms are just as annoying. Hoping the switching of my prenatal helps with some of them.
5). Love this place better than the bump although I do miss the snarky drama since all the stupid people aren't here.

[bim381]

1.) Due July 19th

2.) Finding out on Feb. 19!

3.) I'm in MI

4.) M/S is easing up... but now I feel like I'm addicted to Unisom and can't sleep without it :/ Also having some major meat aversions now. It all smells like it's gone bad. Otherwise, feeling pretty good.

[bkgusse]

1.)So when are you due? 7/20

2.)Do you know the sex of your little one yet? Are you going to find out? Girl!!!!

3.)Where-ish in the country are you? WA state

4.)How are your symptoms, getting any better or different now that we're all in the second trimester? Feeling better this tri - though I've been blessed, they weren't awful before.

5.)Any suggestions or comments about our new home here at GBCB? I like it so far!