!!! Grad Check-in: 12/06/15 !!!

[sleepymonkey]

Hello GRADS!!!

Congratulations to our newest grad agpjt413!!!

sonpetitlapin, Divefrog, winogirl, radiantly, @jimbobcooter, beckyp005, flippinchica, colinsfebmommy, Maggie0424, lucylulu, flyliceandcoffee, cml112, sunni1, b0710, manderslvt, meredithcarole, aswedishbee, mdogan29, lickwed, scorpioscuba, jess9802, zombiesquad, mom2boxers, MissMusic, luvmyponies, URMySunshine77, KirstenAlecia, rnmommy, bgkc4, pittpurple, tiresiastheblond, agpjt413

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday gift you ever received?

[agpjt413]

Thanks so much for taking over the check-in & stepping up as mod, sleepymonkey!! This crown sure is special - hope you join us soon!!

[agpjt413]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable exactly 4w today/ poppyseed

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Still in slight shock P'dOAS earlier to keep my sanity lol! The tiredness & exhaustion is starting. I'm glad my meal portions are still the same but the frequency has increased (same with urination - I get up about 3-4 times a night now)

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?Nothing at the moment.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? First u/s Christmas Eve!!!!!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? For this baby to stick, please!

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday gift you ever received? Hands down - finding out we're expecting has been the best gift ever!!

ETA: words & spelling

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ZOMG! agpjt413 , you're KTFU!!



Thanks for taking over the grad checkin sleepymonkey . This is the only board where I can keep up with my fellow golden girls and I love it.

Pearse will be 6 months old on Friday. WHAAAAAAAAT?!

New milestones? Nothing huge. He's starting to push up on his arms when on his belly and is trying to scoot, but he's no where close to crawling yet. Or maybe he is. I'm so not ready for that though. We have his 6 month appointment on Tuesday.

Sleeping is marginally better but still not regular. He is starting to take 1 hour naps at least once a day though, which is helpful.

picture... random, cute, drooly picture from this weekend. My great grandmother made that quilt he is sitting on.


QOTW: Hmmmm... is it bad that I don't know? I'm trying really hard to remember what I've gotten over the years that stands out and nothing is coming to mind. DH buys me a cheap, plastic wind up or solar activated animal every year for my stocking. I've kind of come to love that tradition. I have an entire menagare in my office window.

[MissMusic]

Congrats agpjt413!

[radiantly]

Hi! Found a moment now to post. Adina is 12 weeks and growing like a champ!! She weighed 13lbs at her 2 month (she was 8.3 at birth). She's smiling a ton it's so gummy and cute - and loves being pulled up to sit and stand. Her head is so strong (neck, really). I have a few more months off work and love being a mama. I'm with family now (best week since thanksgiving with all this help) but we are heading home tomorrow.
I made the quilt in the pic

[tiresiastheblond]

@jimbobcooter, aaaaw, it's so nice to "see" you. He's adorable!
Congrats again, agpjt413!

**c/p mentioned**
Thanks for taking this on, sleepymonkey! Unfortunately, I think I need to be taken off for now (spotting, fading HPTs, the works. I have a beta tomorrow, but it's pretty clear what's going on). If I end up back here again, I fully expect to see you as a grad instead of a check-in leader.

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Dec 6, 2015 23:00:14 GMT -5 tiresiastheblond said:

@jimbobcooter , aaaaw, it's so nice to "see" you. He's adorable!
Congrats again, agpjt413 !

**c/p mentioned**
Thanks for taking this on, sleepymonkey ! Unfortunately, I think I need to be taken off for now (spotting, fading HPTs, the works. I have a beta tomorrow, but it's pretty clear what's going on). If I end up back here again, I fully expect to see you as a grad instead of a check-in leader.

I'm so very very very VERY sorry. This is so not ok.   Crossing everything for a miracle but always around for a shoulder if needed.   

[lickwed]

tiresiastheblond I am so sorry. I had so much hope for you.

agpjt413 so excited to see you over here.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 37w and swiss chard (Not sure what that is)

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally scared that something will happen umbilacal cord wise when baby drops. Physically it's getting pretty painful.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I am sitting here in what I guess is early labor. I was discharged from the hospital a few hours ago because baby was still high and cervix wasn't changing even though contractions were 4-5 minutes apart. I hope it doesn't go on forever. I'm just going to stay home until my water breaks.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? One on Tuesday and Friday which I hope I don't need.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I guess that Logan comes through okay and I a make some progress by tomorrow.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday gift you ever received? That's hard. I guess the Macbook Pro I got from DH our first Christmas after we were married. I love it and still use it 5 years later.

[bazinga]

lickwed, wishing you a safe delivery. I hope things progress quickly for you!

[bazinga]

tiresiastheblond, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. Hugs...

[URMySunshine77]

This is so unfair, tiresiastheblond. I angrily shake my fists at the gods.

[KirstenAlecia]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 18 weeks 5 days. Baby is a Sweet Potato! How sweet

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally I am doing well. Physically I don't get sick really anymore. Exhaustion is back though. I took an almost 3 hour nap today.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Nothing much. Im starting to think about it though.....lol.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Nothing this coming week.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? As always continued healing thoughts and prayers for my daddy. He is getting better and better it seems week by week.

QOTW - My camera that I use right now. It was a game changer for being able to shoot weddings. It cost my hubby a pretty penny (over $3000) but it definitely paid for itself after a time.

[pittpurple]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
10.5! Apparently the size of a golden snitch

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Pretty horrific still. This is easily the most unwell I've been while pregnant. Am just going with the idea that means a healthy baby but wow, this is pretty unbearable. I've been taking off work and lying on my couch staring into space a lot. Fortunately only two weeks to go until my Christmas break (my work shuts for two weeks for Christmas) and I have a couple days left so am taking a few half days. Am barely coping to be honest.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
I'm fully in maternity clothing! This 2nd baby thing is crazy. If you know me well I already look pregnant. 'Fortunately' as I never lost the 'baby' weight strangers would just think I'm weirdly shaped for a while. Maternity jeans are AMAZING though, forgot how they're pretty much like PJs.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Have my 12 week scan on the 22nd. That would get me past my 2nd loss milestone so it will be amazing if it goes well. Counting down the days.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Just that I get to have a healthy baby but also feel human at some point. I'm really, really finding this difficult.

[sleepymonkey]

I am so sorry, tiresiastheblond. It is definitely not fair that you have to go through this. ((hugs))

[sleepymonkey]

Ugh, pittpurple, sorry you are so sick. I was unbearably nauseated when I was pregnant with DD, to the point that I didn't know how/if I could go on. The nausea was constant and absolutely miserable and I missed so much work during that time. I think it peaked around week 10-11. I just know by week 13, it was much better. Hopefully yours lets up soon and you can get some much needed relief!

[agpjt413]

Soma you ((hugs)) tiresiastheblond...I'm so sorry

[luvmyponies]

tiresiastheblond , I'm so sorry
agpjt413 , Congratulations!!
radiantly , that quilt is beautiful... as is the baby on it
pittpurple, sorry you're so sick! I was miserable the entire first tri, it started to ease up the beginning of the 2nd. I hope you feel better soon!!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 32w4d (Florida Pomelo... I haven't a clue what that is)

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically good, still keeping up with daily barn work in the mornings - REALLY sick of heartburn, indigestion, and swollen sinuses. Emotionally, up and down.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Getting sick of being treated like the world's oldest person to have a baby by my doctor(s). Despite the fact that every test I've ever had has been perfect, my weight is perfect, my blood pressure is perfect, they act like it's inevitable there will be complications because I'm 38.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? They now have me coming in weekly for ultrasounds and non-stress tests, on top of weekly OB appointments. I suppose all the extra monitoring is good, but it makes me feel (see above) like complications are inevitable because I'm 38.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Pray that I don't punch out a doctor for making me feel old. Just kidding. Overall T&P for 7 more weeks of good health is always appreciated.

QOTW: The present I will always remember is when my parents bought me my first saddle when I was 13. I jumped around the living room like I was 5 years old I was SO excited. I still have it and even though it doesn't fit any of my horses now, I'll never trade it in.

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Hugs luvmyponies, your office would have loved me when I was 41! I hope all continues beautifully for you!

[b0710]

Baby Cullen is 6 days old already, which doesn't seem possible. He seems to be doing really great! He nurses well (and all the time haha), and seems to be quite a content little guy. We're completely in love

I'm feeling well also. I honestly do not look like it feel like I just had a baby. I'm so thankful for such a great pregnancy, delivery, and recovery!

QOTW: cheating a bit...but...DH proposed on 12/9. It wasn't a Christmas gift, but being newly engaged and getting to celebrate with friends and family was amazing!

[lickwed]

b0710 He is precious. Congrats!

[b0710]

Thank you lickwed! I think so, but may be a little biased

[agpjt413]

Congrats b0710!! He's adorable!! Love the sib pic too!!

[beachdreamer]

b0710, he's adorable!!!!!

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Oh he's beautiful b0710, ! Love the picture of all 3 boys! Congratulations on engagement what A lovely Christmas season for you!

[beckyp007]

sleepymonkey,thanks for the add.
agpjt413,congrats!
radiantly,she is adorable! I am happy for you
tiresiastheblond,I am so very sorry. Hugs..
@kirstenalecia you know I am jumping up and down for you
pittpurple,from Pittsburgh? Sending many positive thoughts your way

I don't even know where to start it has been so long. Mia is now almost 11 months old. She is crawling and getting into everything. She is growing up too fast and I want to slow time down some. It makes me sad in a way. I'll have to figure out posting a picture. I am so happy to have found the regs again! I hope I am able to keep up.

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 15w4d, navel orange

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Better, but tired. I'm still not sleeping very well.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I don't feel as attached to this baby as I did my others and think it's probably because I'm scared something bad will happen.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next appointment is December 16.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued T&P for a healthy baby.

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday gift you ever received? As a kid, probably my Cabbage Patch Kid. My husband got me a car for Christmas one year and that was pretty cool.

[meredithcarole]

Popping in to say "hi" to everyone. I will try to post an actual update next week.... so tired... cannot function.....

[lickwed]

Hang in there meredithcarole. I know it's easier said than done. I promise, it will get easier as your body will start adjusting to the lack of sleep and such.

[tiresiastheblond]

Congratulations, meredithcarole and b0710. So freakin' adorable!
Hey, beckyp007, I don't think it says so in my signature anymore, but I'm Davie813 from TD. So good to see you here!

Thank you, everyone, for all the good thoughts and support. It meant a lot! It's confirmed that betas are dropping, and AF is here, so at least it's coming to a tidy end. On to the next attempt, I guess.