~~~ Grad Check-in: 1/17/16 ~~~

[sleepymonkey]

Good Morning, GRADS!!!

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, agpjt413, lennonkdc, mamafesto

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 one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you?

[agpjt413]

Thanks for the check-in sleepymonkey!!


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 10w3d // kumquat

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling ok - nausea still comes and goes and boobs still sore. I lost 3lbs b/w my 6ish weeks and 10w u/s but the dr. doesn't seem concerned.

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

Upcoming milestones or appointments? NT scan next week!!!!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at the moment, thank you.

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? Hmmmm I don't know if I have one, really!

[lennonkdc]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable? 9&1, green olive

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I'm getting small spurts of energy, but mostly I just want mu couch.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Had my first appointment last week, it was too early to hear a heartbeat on the Doppler, so we'll just have to wait till the NT scan on Feb 8th.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? NT scan Feb 8th, and I'll be doing the free cell DNA testing next week hopefully!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nope, all so far!

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

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? In this weather- chap stick!

[colinsfebmommy]

Haven't been on here in awhile. My baby just turned 10 months and between her and my toddler this has been crazy! I wouldn't have it any other way because she is amazing. She just started giggling which makes my day. You forget these things once you have a toddler. lol

I hope all you ladies are enjoying your journeys and taking in every moment.

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? My moisturizer, can't live without it.

[flippinchica]

LO is 5 months today! He had oatmeal for the first time yesterday and loved it. He is sitting for short periods but hasn't rolled over. He loves people and novelty. He laughed when the doc looked in his ears! He loves the outdoors too.



Qotw: bare minerals foundation

[aswedishbee]

Hello and happy Monday! Sadie is about 1.5 months and doing great. She's slept 7+ hrs a few nights in a row and FX it continues. We're also working on awake smiles - some of my voices trigger them but hubs can't get her to do it for him yet. He's sad but I told him it will happen soon enough.

QOTW: this is a toughie, I can't decide between moisturizer and eyeliner!!

[Deleted]

How far along are you? - P is seven months and one week

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? - So in the last 24 hours three friends have announced they are pregnant. I have SERIOUS baby fever right now. Don't tell this to DH because he would freak. out. Odds are slim to none that I would ever get pregnant on my own at this age but I sure wouldn't be upset if I did. Yes. Yes I did just say that out loud. I have lost my damn mind!

Other Updates? - We are right on the edge of crawling and starting some mild sleep training. P also had his first fever last week.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? - no appointments again until 9 months old.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? - only that I come to my senses about this baby fever! LOLOLOL

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

We were a house divided yesterday. Mommy won. YAY!



QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? - My Oil of Olay face routine. The microderm abraision scrub set (the two step one), followed by the rejuvenating serum, and then the moisturizer with sunscreen. I love the OoO products. I think they are better than most of the super expensive brands out there.

[MissMusic]

Sorry I've been MIA! Look at all the happy babies in the thread, aww!

How far along are you? Almost 29w I think?

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Gettin' fat. Very tired. The puking started all over again but its over now, I hope. I still can't eat meat but I'm hopeful that one day I'll be able to swallow a few bites of chicken...

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We have nothing done! Nothing! No name, no nursery. I took on extra hours at work AND extra projects for me home business, so all I do is work, eat, pee, and sleep.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Just passed my gestational diabetes test. Celebrated with some Krispy Kreme!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? All's good! Best of luck to everyone who is TTC!

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

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you?

[zombiesquad]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
34 weeks tomorrow/butternut squash.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?Better. For a few weeks I was an emotional wreck. Physically, I still dread dropping things on the floor because it's harder and harder to get low.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
Finally got all of DD's plain white onesies washed and put away in LOs room. Got the bassinet set up. I'm giving H full reign on designing the nursery (with me cinsulting of course). I gave up and don't have the energy.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Pre registration at the hospital tomorrow evening. That's about it.

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you?
My Bare Minerals powder foundation. It's the only one I'll use with my oily skin.

[URMySunshine77]

sleepymonkey, thanks for hosting!

agpjt413, lennonkdc, and zombiesquad, I'm glad things are going smoothly.

flippinchica, I liked your description of your son's love for novelty.

aswedishbee and @jimbobcooter, so happy that you are still updating! 

MissMusic, I'm glad that you are OK. I was a little worried since you've been gone.

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How far along are you? W27d2; eggplant

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling anxious about taking care of two when DD arrives.

Other updates? DH and I visited Panama in my first trimester, so I have been feeling a little paranoid about the possibility of Zika. However, I think that only four cases have been reported there, so I'm trying to just be realistic. Also, all of baby's measurements are on-target so far.

I've been nesting like crazy. My MIL and I went through all of DS's clothes and picked out the passable girl clothes. That was easier in the young clothes. I am also reorganizing closets and giving things to Goodwill.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? We have a 30 week ultrasound in a few weeks. The doctor wants to check measurements just as a precaution.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Please send positive thoughts to quell my anxiety.

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? Burt's Bees rose colored chapstick.

[meredithcarole]

How far along are you? M is 8 weeks.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Tired and short tempered.

Other Updates? M is sleeping longer at night now. He has gone anywhere from 4.5 to 7.5 hours every night for several days.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? 2 months on Wednesday - and sadly we are getting shots

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just that I atart getting enough sleep to become a pleasant human being again.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!! Still working on this...

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? My Aveda hair mousse - with lotion being a close second

[pittpurple]

agpjt413 , good luck at the scan!
@jimbobcooter , my daughter has that onesie. Guess we'd be sitting with your husband!
URMySunshine77 , boy to girl clothes seem easier, I don't think there's much I could pass down if this one is a boy, I went all out with sparkles and purple!
meredithcarole , hang in there! LO didn't sleep well at all to start but now she's the best sleeper of our friends. It will get better, promise.

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How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 17 weeks.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Pretty awful still. Am back at work part-time as being off for a month didn't actually help, just stressed me out to think about everything not happening. I've only been at my job for a year and in that time had hand surgery so was off a few weeks and now this ridiculousness. I am so, so lucky with my bosses and everyone else at work but it's just a mess. Still getting sick often and feel horrible. Whine, whine, whine. Starting to have a little bump thought which is fun.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? we're still going round in circles with how to set up our house for a new LO. We have a 3 bed but since we live overseas we have guests a LOT so our plan is to have our children (!) share a room. But we're going around in circles about whether to switch the rooms now so LO has time to get used to things or wait until we're ready for LO2 to be in their own room or what. I think it's easier to just do what we can now instead of with 2 kids running around but DH is being lazy.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? 20 week scan is meant to be on the 10th Feb but I'm hoping to change it so DH can come. I'm really paranoid about going to a scan on my own as those are the times I had bad news. Feels like forever away.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not baby related but my grandmother was just released from hospital under hospice care. My mom decided to take a leave of absence from work and be her full time caregiver. My grandmother lives in Kansas City and my mom in Santa Fe so this is a logistical nightmare for a lot of reasons - my mom is unwell herself and is now committed to sleeping on an air mattress on my grandmother's living room floor (she is in a 1 bed apartment in an assisted living facility) for as long as it takes - could be weeks or months. I'm super stressed out about this situation and trying to figure out what to do. Since I'm still so sick, it doesn't seem useful for me to go there now as I wouldn't be much help so I just feel guilty and horrible all the time. There are money issues with this as well obviously. My mom isn't the most practical person so I'm totally stressed that she hasn't thought this through very well. So prayers and good thoughts for my family will be greatly appreciated.

QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? I've been using the tea tree line at Body shop for years now and love it. Though it doesn't seem able to cope with this pregnancy as well as the last, have the face of a 15 year old!

[sonpetitlapin]

Lil D is 11 weeks old. Where has the time gone? He is still so alert and nosy. He wants to be sitting up all the time, not reclined, but sitting up. His sleeping is hit or miss. Some nights he will sleep from 10-5am. Last night we were up at 1, 3 and 5.

I am loving this little man and miss him while I am at work.

[Deleted]

pittpurple, I'm originally a Browns fan (Womp womp ) but I met DH during the years that there were no Browns. I always joke with him that it would never have gotten together with him otherwise. LOL He slowly converted me into a sort of Steelers fan but I won't/can
t cheer for them when they play the Browns or the Broncos (local team).

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 21 weeks 3 days - pomegranate

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Tired (always) but doing well other than that.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I've bought a few swaddle blankets but that's it really.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? No appointment until February 10. I had my anatomy scan last Tuesday and my monthly appointment on Wednesday. Anatomy scan went well. Little man looks good and was very happy to show off his junk. The ultrasound tech told me she didn't see anything worrisome and the doctor confirmed that everything looks great. I've gained 6 lbs all told (5 lbs since my previous appointment) and the doctor started on me about it. I told her I was fat to begin with but I'm not one of those women who gain a ton of weight while pregnant. I gained 21, 19 and 25 lbs with 1, 2, and 3 and 3 was almost 9 lbs when he was born. I told her that sometimes I gain a bunch at once and then nothing for a while. She didn't listen. She just told me to keep a food log and asked me if I cook. I don't like her and will be switching doctors. She's a brand new doctor out of residency and she doesn't listen so we're breaking up.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued T&P for a healthy babe are always appreciated.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!
I was posting a pic, but it's having issues. It shows in the preview but I can't see it in my actual post. I tried making a link to it and it just links back to TCF even though the link shows TinyPic, so I'm giving up for now.




QOTW: What is one beauty product (if any) that is essential to you? Blistex Medicated Lip Balm. I always have one on me.

[aswedishbee]

rnmommy Pretty sure TinyPic is blocked due to recycled links that were porn.

[rnmommy]

Thanks for letting me know! I thought I was going batty!

[URMySunshine77]

KirstenAlecia are you OK? Check in when you can.