Tuesdays are for Grads!!

[penguin129]

Hi everyone!

Not much going on here at 18 weeks. I'm still not feeling DD2 move because of my anterior placenta. Hopefully I'll feel something soon. My next appointment is in 17 days.

DD1 is being treated for Strep and H just finished his last dose of meds to treat bronchitis last night. DD is now getting a cough on top of the Strep and I'm waiting impatiently for the doctor to call back. I'm hoping I don't get sick. Our housewarming party is this weekend so I hope we can still have it.

Lurking and rooting for bfps

[longhornwino0907]

Hey all! 18+5 over here, holy cow! I also turned 30 over the weekend -- ahhhhhh!



The girls have decided to come out to play and I've got a good bump going all the time now. Still blows my mind, though. We took the grandparents-to-be to an elective ultrasound over the weekend, and they got to "meet" the girls and watch them kick each other a lot. Here are my babies:

[singingsea]

I'll play this week. Trucking along at 26w4d. I can't believe third trimester is around the corner. Thursday is my glucose test which I'll hopefully pass and then after that I'll be seen every two weeks.

I'm feeling pretty good besides minor aches and pains and we painted the nursery this weekend.

Here's the bump.


Always lurking and rooting for bfps!

Edited to fix pic size.

[requiressnacks]

ugaqueencity, your new avatar is totally throwing me off!

And yes, we FINALLY started announcing to our extended family and friends at our Memorial Day party. It was very exciting being able to tell people in-person and when people found out it was twins they were doubly excited for us. I was also very open that these babies were conceived with the help of a fertility specialist (I didn't go into details with anyone), and MH's boss's wife opened up to me about her IVF 10 years ago! Also, my cousin's wife opened up to me about their fertility journey. It was such a cool moment to talk with people about it and I'm so happy that I was transparent with everyone.

I'm telling my boss this afternoon and I'm a little nervous about that.

Much love to all my peeps on GKU! I promise I'll remember the Bachelorette next week. The long weekend threw me off. XOXO

[teraiin]

ugaqueencity , I didn't recognize you with the new avatar! Also, totally forgot its Tuesday!

DS is going to be 4 weeks old this Friday. I feel like no time has passed and like we've had him forever all at the same time. Haha!

We had our first outing and it was successful. I've been a bit scared to really 'do much' because of silly irrational fears of mine about DS fussing in public and nursing in public. But I'm dealing.

Unfortunately we are still dealing with weight issues. After regaining birth weight by day 12, DS gained no wait between then at day 19 however he did grow an inch. Doctor strongly recommended feeding him every 2 hours during the day and no longer than every 3 hours at night. Tomorrow is another weight check to see what his weight is at. I'm considering requesting a weighted feed.

DS loves cuddling, stroller, and his car seat. He's not so keen on burping or being set down.

DNQ pictures please:


*poof*
and blowing bubbles:
*poof*

[SheilaTheTank]

Just a few updates with tank girl

Keira had her first day of school (daycare) today! I didn't cry when I dropped her off, so I'm counting that as a win. I pick her up in about an hour so I'm keeping my fx that everything went well.

Last week when I went to get her up from her morning nap and she was on her stomach. This was completely out of the blue since she has given no signs of rolling back to belly except for that morning she rolled to her side. As we have been swaddling her with arms out and so far so good. Not too many wake ups, given the abrupt change. MH and I have been joking that by the fall she'll probably be able to take care of herself, given how fast she's developing and changing.

In other news, I put on regular non maternity pants today. This is a huge step for me because I'm been having some really bad body image issues lately. But today I forced myself to put on pants with a zipper. I keep telling myself to take it one day at a time.

I'm hoping to be on more when I go back to work next week so I can keep an eye out for more BFPs and stalk all the pregnants. Now for pics of this morning before drop off. PDQ!

*poof*

[joy]

I'm in third trimester.

Hold me.

[thelittleredm]

I'm 7w4d today and just plugging along. I'm on a strict pill schedule of Unisom, ginger, and B-6 to keep the nausea from being ridiculous and as long as I don't forget to take anything and I'm eating every couple hours, I'm doing okay The bloat is ridiculous and I finally broke down over my lunch break last Friday and picked up a belly band from Target. Best. Thing. Ever.

My first appointment is a week from today so I may have more news then (but probably not).

[jags8]

thelittleredm Unisom was a life-saver for me 1st tri! I didn't want to take medicine, but it was better than continuing to lose weight!

[joy]

#joycannotchange

Can we take the apostrophe out of Tuesdays in the thread title?

I'M SORRY.

ugaqueencity

[Rama]

May 31, 2016 12:52:41 GMT -5 joy said:

#joycannotchange

Can we take the apostrophe out of Tuesdays in the thread title?

I'M SORRY.

ugaqueencity

OH GOD THANK YOU, YOU ARE MY SAVIOR

[longhornwino0907]

May 31, 2016 12:52:41 GMT -5 joy said:

#joycannotchange

Can we take the apostrophe out of Tuesdays in the thread title?

I'M SORRY.

ugaqueencity

Thank you! It's been driving me nuts, too!

[mugster]

There is nothing much going on in my neck of the woods. I have no new photos or anything. We spent the weekend working on baby-related projects. H painted the crib, my mom painted a side table, my mom and I pieced a baby quilt. My mom was visiting from out of town and showed up with a "what do you need me to do" attitude, it was great, and exhausting. I pushed hard and now I'm a zombie.

But, I'm 34 weeks and can almost begin to imagine the end. Almost.

[Rama]

May 31, 2016 13:09:00 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Sorry guise, I was just happy to remember it was Tuesday

You know we love you. <3

I would have mentioned it earlier, but I've had a hell of a morning and I never actually got around to letting you know. ;)

[joy]

May 31, 2016 13:09:00 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Sorry guise, I was just happy to remember it was Tuesday

You're a good sport!

[kleigh]

No big updates for me this week. 16+1 today, our next U/S is a week from Thursday. I might break down and buy a fetal heart monitor before then but not sure I will pick up anything because of anterior placentas. Other than that I still haven't bought anything, researched anything, or really gotten my parenting act together in any form lol. H and I promise each other after this next U/S we'll get right on it, make it a date night; just nervous is all.

As far as non baby related news, the house is still a work in process but HOPEFULLY we can start staying there by the end of June (it will have been one year of renovations on June 24th).

Just a creeper lurking for BFPs!!!!! Bring them on this week!

[jwinct]

You ladies have some damn cute babies!

I'm 21w1d - more than halfway there! I'm feeling great, aside from occasional leg swelling, mostly while I'm at work (like right now). At my a/s a couple of weeks ago, it was discovered that I have complete anterior placenta previa and suspected placenta accreta. They think my placenta is adhering to my c-section scar, but they aren't absolutely sure yet, so I have to be monitored. Apparently, I could start bleeding at any time and if it is accreta, I'll have to have a hysterectomy during my c-section and should expect to lose a lot of blood. The hysterectomy doesn't bother me, but the bleeding stuff is scary. So, let's hope that sucker is not attached and moves away from my c-section scar and cervix.

I turned 40 last week and this is one of the gifts that DH and my girls got me. I find it both ridiculous and awesome (mostly because my kids think it's hilarious) at the same time.

[littlelion]

jwinct that's pretty scary. I hope you get positive news as you progress each week. And that shirt is too cute.

[SheilaTheTank]

pineapplesmoothie she has absolutely beautiful eyelashes!

[Deleted]

The last few days have been crazy. The ILs have been visiting and keeping us going nonstop. I'm exhausted. Last night was ROUGH. She did not want to be put down at all and I'm exhausted. So here's a picture.

[spicysalmonroll]

I am 31 weeks. Normal pains and challenges but overall feeling good. Super excited about my shower this coming weekend, thrown by my high school friend. I didn't have a bridal shower or engagement party or anything so it's exciting to have this one. Here's a pic from our mini photo shoot this past weekend!

[housecarder]

Hey guys, I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow and there are only 2 weeks left until the girls are here! H is on paternity leave to help with the older two for now. So I am napping and relaxing as much as possible. The pool being open is really helping my hips.
Here is the bump in my over sized t shirt.

[kawaiikitsune]

icaughtfire

[housecarder]

Has anyone heard from Hobbes?

[pibblemom]

I am just sitting here at 4w5d still letting this all sink in. I have finally stopped peeing on things to make sure it's really real. Also, nausea was awful last week, but so far so good for the past few days. I've got nothing scheduled yet, probably will be 7-8w before an US. Still stalking over here rooting for BFPs!

[Rama]

May 31, 2016 16:15:35 GMT -5 housecarder said:

Has anyone heard from Hobbes?

Don't just talk, TAG!

hobbesgal

[Rama]

Okay, did the long weekend throw everyone off? It's Tuesday!

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EDIT: Is BSB gone? I can't find her tag.

[teraiin]

May 31, 2016 18:34:26 GMT -5 Rama said:

Okay, did the long weekend throw everyone off? It's Tuesday!

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I love when Rama goes on tagging sprees

[britta]

Hi GKU!!!

I'm cruising along at 18w3d. Feeling amazing!, which is a huge change from this time with DS. I can't believe the difference in pregnancies. Really, the only "symptoms" I have are some late night leg cramps and I'm noticing some mild ankle/foot swelling after my shifts in the hospital. Nothing to write home about. I started feeling baby move about a week ago, so that's fun. My next appointment is our anatomy scan next Friday. We're Team Green, but it's still exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time.

Here's a pseudo-bump pic from last Thursday. Methinks that's the last wear I can get out of my pre-pregnancy scrubs. Sorry if huge, trying to navigate TapaTalk.

[ldubhawksfan]

A Rama tag two weeks in a row?! I'm flattered!!

DD is 6.5 months old. She went "swimming" for the first time this weekend and loved the water! It wasn't a heated pool, so it was just a quick float but made me very reassured and excited to start lessons with her soon! She also had avocado last week; though she didn't like it the first night, she gobbled it up the second! Otherwise not much else is new!

Where are the rest of the twinsie updates?!!!!!!