Post by sophiegrace on May 23, 2016 18:59:05 GMT -5
How many weeks are you? 16 tomorrow
What is your baby the size of? Hass avocado, I'm not sure what it'll change to tomorrow.
What symptoms are you having? Tired, sore, emotional, Braxton hicks have started when I'm not hydrated enough, I can really keep going but it's depressing.
Do you have any appointments this week? 16 week OB in the morning and early anatomy scan at the MFM in the afternoon. GULP.
R/R/R? If all goes as ok as possible tomorrow we'll be sending out cards to family and having the 'it's a girl!' Cupcakes delivered to the office on Friday to announce. I'm both excited to be 'out' and kind of mehh about having to share this with everyone.
QOTW - all of them?! Seriously. The side dishes are my favorite part!
Post by cookswithwine9 on May 23, 2016 19:42:38 GMT -5
starbuck27 I have been thinking about doing that too... Mainly just to confirm the sex that the first tech told us. The same tech told our friends they were having a boy... They had a reveal party and everything. It turned out to be a girl. Ever since I heard that im not as confident in her guess.
starbuck27 I have been thinking about doing that too... Mainly just to confirm the sex that the first tech told us. The same tech told our friends they were having a boy... They had a reveal party and everything. It turned out to be a girl. Ever since I heard that im not as confident in her guess.
Post by tallblonde on May 23, 2016 20:10:56 GMT -5
How many weeks are you? 13 weeks 1 day
What is your baby the size of? jalapeño
What symptoms are you having? Cravings, tired.
Do you have any appointments this week? No
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I told my team at work today with bagels and a sign that said "i hope you don't mind partaking in some pregnancy cravings ". Most people got it right away and some just didn't see the sign, so they will just have to pick up on it on their own. My one guy friend said he suspected but he wasn't sure why. I am glad I can wear whatever I want now!
I am wanting to tell more friends but I don't have plans to see them anytime soon, so may hold off for a bit. Def not like first time where we told everyone at once. I also know of several friends trying, so am sensitive to that in case they are struggling.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? My aunt's potato salad. I'm pretty sure it's the recipe off a mayo jar from decades ago, but she makes it perfectly. Another thing to look forward to this weekend when we visit her!
What is your baby the size of? Action figure, like, a batman
What symptoms are you having? Suddenly had low back pain start today. Really hope I just moved wrong today and it gets better rather than staying for the next 6 months. Otherwise, I like 2T.
Do you have any appointments this week? Just getting blood work this week.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? So I'm definitely getting bigger, like definitive bump, but I just weighed myself and having gained anything since 12 wks. I guess it's just weird and not concerning since I think im being healthy.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? Probably the salads too. I do enjoy a good BBQ flavoured chip and whatever yummy dessert is provided.
What symptoms are you having? Nausea and sore nips are back today randomly (wth?). But other than that nothing too bad! So happy to finally be in second tri.
Do you have any appointments this week? Newp. Not til 6/8.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I had a dream last night that I gave birth to a baby boy. He had a ton of really, really dark hair on his head, and one of his feet only had 4 toes My dream self was trying to figure out what forbidden behavior I had engaged in during first tri to cause that.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? Corn on the cob! Especially grilled mmmm
What is your baby the size of? Dill pickle or batman action figure
What symptoms are you having? Still nausea here and there, back pain, increased discharge, headaches, cravings, abdominal pressure, rlp, insomnia
Do you have any appointments this week? Mine was yesterday. Scheduling my AS for a little over 2 weeks from now (or maybe 3) and then 20 week in 4 weeks.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Last night, my mom's dog tried to bite L and then went mental and was growling and being aggressive towards my mom and her SO. It took them 15 minutes to capture him and put him in his crate. I was surprised because he's been so much better that last two years or so (he used to randomly try to attack me), but now I'm not sure I can trust him again around L or even me. When he does that there's zero warning. He can be friendly, licking you one minute and trying to bite you the next. I know dogs are unpredictable anyway, but this was really scary. Luckily she wasn't hurt. My mom grabbed her and I grabbed him. It's a miracle he didn't whip around and bite me actually.
Eta: the dog is a labradoodle. He's about 50 lbs and he's about 30" tall.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? Watermelon! Or my mom's potato salad. She makes it very simply with just a little mayo, salt, pepper, and celery.
What is your baby the size of? Almost a troll doll
What symptoms are you having? Hungry all the time, and I ran out of Diclectin so some nausea.
Do you have any appointments this week? No.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm so excited to get to the 14 week mark. Most people are excited at 12-13 weeks but I have known so many people who have miscarried around 13 weeks lately, so for some reason 14 weeks seems "safe" for me.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? Sangria and beer.
How many weeks are you? 17...holy moly time is flying!
What is your baby the size of? Pomegranate.
What symptoms are you having? Weird things here and there, nothing consistent.
Do you have any appointments this week? Yes tomorrow. Blood work and doctor visit only though.
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I have a question for STMs....what are you planning on doing with you older kiddo(s) while on leave? I was originally thinking of leaving my son full time at daycare but now I am kind of wondering if I want to drop him to two days. My husband is off on fridays so it would really only be two days at home alone with me and the baby. I think even if we kept him full time, I wouldn't send him every day. I wasn't sure if the school would allow us to drop part time then up again to full time but since they don't have a waiting list for his age group they said we could.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? My dad's pasta salad! Oh man, which I just realized I probably can't even eat this year because of the deli meats he puts in it.
rory5280, DS is going to daycare fulltime now and that will continue when baby is born. Frankly I want the time to bond with new baby without worrying about my crazy toddler!
rory5280, DS is going to daycare fulltime now and that will continue when baby is born. Frankly I want the time to bond with new baby without worrying about my crazy toddler!
Thanks for the thoughts ladies. I feel this same way about baby bonding time but then there is this little part of me that is also telling me I won't get the opportunity to have time with my son again like this either. Which is so sad to think about. Eh, we should probably just leave it and take the time off day by day. The cost savings would be nice but it's not necessarily a need.
rory5280 We will also be leaving DS in full time day care and taking days off as needed. There is a wait list and this will hold his spot and give priority to a sibling. I do also like the idea of one on one time with new babe.
Post by tallblonde on May 24, 2016 19:10:09 GMT -5
@roru5280 staying in full time daycare. I am dreading having to drive and pick him up everyday in the winter with a newborn, but I think that may be easier than keeping him entertained. His world is going to be rocked, so I'm glad he will have consistency at school with his routine and friends.
Eta: part time isn't an option for us either, so if we are paying full time, we are going.
Post by sophiegrace on May 24, 2016 19:41:06 GMT -5
I can't remember which post everyone wished me luck in so I hope a quick update here is ok.
Early anatomy scan went as well as possible. Doctor told me that nothing is 100%, but at this point I should try and start enjoying this pregnancy and a healthy baby. No good pictures, the tech seemed quite shaken. I was the last scan of the day and I can't imagine the sadness and uncertainty they see everyday so I'm not upset. They prefer to have the anatomy scan done there so I'll be heading back in three weeks for a 19 week full anatomy scan at which I'll hopefully get discharged to regular OB care.
As for me...my owie throat has turned into a full blown something. Body aches, fever, throat, sinuses, everything. Of course at the OB this morning it was just annoying and I was feeling fine. I'll call tomorrow if it gets worse because I really don't have time for this. Not this week. I'm going to go turn my alarm off for the morning and go to bed. I'll catch up with all of you as soon as I can! Hope everyone all around had as good of a day as possible.
What symptoms are you having? all the normal stuff, but nothing debilitating.
Do you have any appointments this week? nope
Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm just dragging...it was a long, emotional weekend and I feel like I could sleep for a week.
QOTW - What's your favorite summer BBQ side dish? Ooh, so many choices. I'm with danib, I love all the 'salads'. My mom's cole slaw recipe (with apple cider vinegar) is amazing. Oh, and I also love really good baked beans, and this spicy jalapeño-corn casserole we make. It's odd, though, b/c I normally love BBQ but during pregnancy I do not want it at all.
Post by goldenlove3 on May 25, 2016 7:32:23 GMT -5
How many weeks are you? 16
What is your baby the size of? App says avocado but my ticker says grapefruit *shrug*
What symptoms are you having? I'm now convinced that this baby doesn't like my job (me neither kid). I feel much worse during the week when I have to get up early. So nauseous right now.
Do you have any appointments this week? We had an elective ultrasound done yesterday (see below).
Rants/Raves/Randoms? Guys, I have a real baby in there!! Can I AW my ultrasound pic? It was the coolest thing ever to see him last night. And even though we knew he was a boy from DNA testing, we got to see the evidence and he wasn't shy about showing us. I think he's going to be a mini-H. He was chillin with one arm extended back behind his head which is how both H and FIL sit. And I know it's still super early but in the 3D image, his face totally had the same shape as H's.
QOTW - What's you favorite summer BBQ side dish? Probably pasta salad or the smoked mac and cheese H makes
Post by sophiegrace on May 25, 2016 8:03:45 GMT -5
That picture is adorable goldenlove3! Already so much personality. I think I'm going to go for an elective if I don't get good pictures again next time.
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