*** 2nd trimester check-in 02/09 ***

[sunshinedaisies]

Happy Monday to everyone! This is a weekly check-in for PAIF members in their second trimester. Feel free to join at 14 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell on your way to 3rd tri after 27 weeks.

If there are any newcomers that would like to be added to the list, post below and include:

- EDD (and team if you know - or team green if you aren't finding out)
- How far along you are
- Any appointments or other updates?

QOTW: Yes I am going to be totally cliche and ask: this weekend is Valentine's Day. Do you and your other half celebrate? If so, what do you do (typically) and what are your plans this year? If not, why not and what do you do instead?


**LAST WEEK!!!**

rella22 – May 5 (girl) – LAST WEEK (day)!!! I hope you check in even though you have one little day left in 2nd tri! How did your GTT go?
sugar4bri - May 7 (boy/girl twins) – LAST WEEK!!! Glad to hear you passed your GTT. Hope YH got over his cold quickly and you avoided getting sick!

MAY
lolasky - May 15 (boy) – Ugh…that feeling after eating too much! I can relate. I’ve had to learn to stop eating while still starving (literally) and wait 30 minutes. If I’m still hungry, I can eat more. Otherwise, it helps to avoid the discomfort.
sunshinedaisies - May 16 (boy) – that’s me! GTT is today!
hollberry – May 21 (boy) – Didn’t see you check in last week, how are things going?
viola - May 25 (team green) – GL at your appointment this week, hopefully they will help you figure out what you can and can’t do to make it easier for you. I don’t have any good advice about whether to look into an earlier scan, but I think they wait until 30-32 weeks to give you a good chance for the placenta to move up. But if you will have to change providers, it may be better to know earlier.
ky29 - May 28 (boy) – Did you and YH come to a consensus about day care? I can’t even imagine…luckily, DH and I won’t have to think about that until LO is about 6 months old! I’m sorry you are still struggling with bad thoughts, I think we all have days where we worry, but you’ve made it so far!
IFinTN - May 31 (boy) – Ugh, sorry to hear you are still dealing with nausea. But glad your repeat a/s went well! I can’t believe it – if you don’t go past 38 weeks, your LO may be here before mine!!
sweetpotato123 - May 31 (b/b twins) – didn’t see you check in last week, how are things going??

JUNE
turquoisequeen - June 3 (boy) – Didn’t hear from you last week, how are things going?? Happy V-Day to you this week!
daydreamernyc – June 8 (girl) – How’s everything going? I know weekly scans is a lot, but hopefully everything is still going well! Glad to hear that the last one showed no signs of anemia!
bears1011 - June 10 (girl) – Didn’t hear from you last week, how are things going??
sunnyb - June 11 (twins – Team Green) – Oh wow, I’m so sorry you had a tough time with YH being sick. How’s everything going? Hopefully you did not get sick.
purpledaisy923 - June 12 (b/g twins) – Thanks for letting me know about “the other place,” I’ve updated accordingly. Glad to hear the a/s went well!!! It’s a relief hearing that. Sorry to hear about the swelling, I’ve been having that too. I’ve found that I need a size up in shoes (I hope that’s not permanent, I have a lot of cute shoes!) and it helps if I don’t wear super tight clothing.
@jimbobcooter - June 14 (boy) – So sorry to hear you are now getting sick at night, has eating earlier made it any better?
jessimi06 - June 16 (b/g twins) – still thinking about you every day! Any more updates? Are you keeping yourself occupied?
hbanana18 - June 18 (girl) – Yay for hitting the half way point! It’s a good feeling. I’m super impressed you did most of your registry in one day, it took me weeks and weeks to figure out what I wanted.
beachbum913 - June 19 (boy) – Congrats on Team BLUE! Did you get the official go-ahead on Wednesday that all is well??? I also loved the a/s, it was so great to get to see him in such detail!
erbear – June 24 (girl) – Congrats on making it to the half way point! I was very excited for that day! How did your appointment go last week?

JULY
katemonster - July 7 (team green) – Sorry you are dealing with hemorrhoids, there is NOTHING fun about those. I have you listed as team green, but in case you change your mind after your a/s next week…(also GL on your a/s!!)
julie216 – July 20 (twins - ) – Welcome to 2nd trimester! Glad to hear no more m/s! It was great when it went away. Not too long until your a/s!
cwuredhot – July 26 (??) – Welcome to 2nd trimester! How are things going for you??
nutmeg8484 – July 28 (??) – How did your appointment go last week? Did you schedule your a/s??? Did you finally hear a HB? It’s so amazing to hear it, even though you “know” the baby is there, it’s still surreal to hear it!

AUGUST
notelsie – August 5 (??) – welcome to 2nd trimester! I can’t believe we are in to August already! How are things going?

[notelsie]

Hi there! I hope everyone is doing well, and I look forward to seeing some updates.

I'm feeling pretty great these days 14w5d as of this morning. Second tri seems to be treating me nicely so far. haha

I have an appt on the 20th to do more blood work to compare to what they took at my NT scan. Hopefully the results don't take too long to come in so I can finally know what to expect. I didn't know the NT scan had two sets of blood work.

I also have my glucose test (yay) so I'm really hoping I pass. They took me off of metformin at 12w so I'm a little nervous.

This is also the day of our elective u/s to find out the sex of our baby I'm really hoping everything works out.

Until then, I'm just trying to keep myself busy. I'm ready to start feeling flutters, but I know that's a few weeks away.


QOTW: Yes I am going to be totally cliche and ask: this weekend is Valentine's Day. Do you and your other half celebrate? If so, what do you do (typically) and what are your plans this year? If not, why not and what do you do instead?

We don't typically do anything romantic for Valentine's Day. It is my grandpa's bday so we will be joining him for brunch. We will probably watch a movie or something and eat dinner that evening. We aren't very exciting. lol

[viola]

sunshinedaisies You are the best!

I'm doing pretty well. 25 weeks today and my next appointment on Thursday. I have a whole long list of questions for the first time. Also, my hair has been falling out by the hand full (on my list of questions) anyone else?

Not much else going on here. Normal stuff: sleep has been hard to come by, heartburn has started if I eat too much, the belly is undeniable now, we're starting to buy things for the baby, and I feel the urge to nest between naps.

I hope everyone else is doing well!

EDIT: oops, forgot to answer the question
I usually get flowers and pizza mid-day for Valentines day from my husband and he gets a over the top steak dinner cooked at home. This year we are going to a wedding, so no dinner and I'm watching my weight gain, so no pizza. Hopefully there will still be flowers

[hollberry]

sunshinedaisies, you are an awesome check in leader!I am also happy to see so many PAIF ladies here.
AFM: Nothing too exciting going on. Finished up BRU registry and gearing up for baby shower season. Headed to Texas for a DH mini family reunion, not looking forward to the drive but excited to go. Also had my first pregnancy breakdown. We are boarding our dog while we are gone, and he loves the place and I they take great care of him but I just lost it... I was crying and saying how I felt bad that he would be alone at night and not be in our bed and how he would be cold. DH looked at me with these soft eyes and reassured me that he would be ok. Even this morning I feel sad about leaving him. Silly hormones!!

[hbanana18]

Thanks for another great checkin @sunshinedaises!

I won't lie - I'm constantly updating and editing my registry. I have BRU and Amazon. I am going back and forth on what items should be on which one.

notelsie - welcome to 2nd tri!

viola - my hair has been coming out lots too since I got pregnant. Whoever said pregnancy is great for hair and nails is full of shit.

AFM, plugging along at 21 weeks. I started prenatal yoga last week - love it!

QOTW - MH and I usually just have a low key night. Take out, movie, etc. I can't bring myself to spend crazy amount on a night with him just because it's a 'holiday'

[hbanana18]

hollberry - I hate leaving my pups - can't imagine doing it while a hormonal mess!

[lebradford]

I guess I go here now! sunshinedaisies, can you add me?

My EDD is 8/5/2015, which puts me at 14w5d today! We are not team green, but we don't know what we're having yet. I'm impatient so I scheduled an elective ultrasound just after 16 weeks to try to find out the baby's sex before our AS (which isn't until 20 weeks).

I have my 2nd OB appointment this afternoon! I am pretty sure this is the first appointment that I haven't cried before (out of fear), though I am still nervous.  Still, I call that progress.


QOTW: I always say we should either just go out to dinner for dinner for Valentine's Day or not really do anything, but my husband is kind of a romantic and will not stand for that. This year we are going out for a nice dinner at Coppervine in Chicago. I am taking one for the team and saving us some money by not doing the wine pairings. ;-) I verified that we were not exchanging gifts and my husband just said, "I don't want you to get me anything," which I think translates to him getting me something. I guess we'll see!! 

[notelsie]

lebradford, I didn't realize that we have the same EDD

[lebradford]

notelsie Good luck with your ultrasound today!!


hollberry Wow! I’m impressed it took you so many weeks to have your first pregnancy breakdown. I think I’ve cried about dumb things at least a half of a dozen times already. ;-) 

[lebradford]

notelsie I guess August 5th is a magical day!! :-)

[sunshinedaisies]

viola, losing hair?? I'd definitely ask about that, haven't heard of that one!

hollberry, I'd be so sad to leave my puppy too! We will have to board my dog in May for only a few days, but she has never, ever been alone. We are still adjusting to having just one dog, so I am terrified to leave her by herself!

lebradford, welcome, I will definitely add you!

Not much here - I just finished my GTT, the drink itself wasn't too bad, it just tasted like super sugary Fanta soda, but it was a lot and made me dizzy, short of breath, and light headed. I was starving by the end. Fx I passed! Also scheduled my repeat u/s to check that the placenta moves up in 4 weeks.

QOTW: DH and I are pretty boring, we don't celebrate at all. We like having our anniversary be "our" special day. Instead, I get flowers every time I come home to visit, so that makes me feel pretty special!

[notelsie]

lebradford, I think I wrote that a little weird. My u/s is the 20th with everything else

I wish it was today! haha

[nutmeg8484]

Happy Monday everyone. More snow for those of us in New England but I worked this weekend and at least had today off. I think I'm finally starting to get more energy! I cleaned the house, did laundry and actually cooked a meal today which are three things I pretty much haven't done in 8 weeks. poor DH...

I had my 16ish week appointment last week and finally heard the baby's heartbeat which was nice and strong! everything is looking good and we scheduled the big ultrasound for March 5th. We will finally know if we have a Boy or Girl turkey in there.

I hope everyone is doing well and congrats to those of you Entering 3rd Tri next week!

[rella22]

@sunshinedaisies000‌ checking in one last time!!! wooooo 3rd tri here I come...can't wait to see you all there! That GTT agenda is different from the norm...not real sure about it but good luck! I passed mine thank god...even with the banana split DQ Blizzard the night before!

Changed my workout agenda this week since one of my OB's (not my fave one) gave me the weight talk today. Said that I had a jump in my weight this last appointment and as long as it plateaus again...it's not a prob blah blah! Like come on buddy!! I haven't really changed my diet...with the exception of some ice cream..but I work out 3 days a week!!! So I was pretty bitter about it...and took the rest of the week off from the gym. Started back today but instead of weight training with my trainer I just stuck to the elliptical.....blah

QOTW: DH and I acknowledge the holiday but not much..just some cards and hopefully these delicious Choco covered strawberries I get every year!!

[lolasky]

sunshinedaisies This check-in is awesome! Thank you!

This week, I give advice:

DO NOT WEAR HIGH HEELS IF YOU HAVE A LONG DAY! I was responsible for an event on Friday and basically on my feet in a suit dress (tightly clinging to my tummy) from 9am-10:30pm…. My feet, calves, and LOWER BACK were unbelievably sore by the end of the day. I thought I was going to cry in the middle of the event actually. I just had no idea it would be like this. Lesson learning--and passing it forward!

Edited to add: I also mistakenly stretched my foot in my sleep and woke up screaming from the resulting calf cramp. DH had to physically flex my foot to get my calf to relax!

QOTW: Yes I am going to be totally cliche and ask: this weekend is Valentine's Day. Do you and your other half celebrate? If so, what do you do (typically) and what are your plans this year? If not, why not and what do you do instead?

We don't usually celebrate per se, though we try to spend the evening together. This year, our friends are coming to visit us so it won't be a romantic Valentine's Day at all!

[bears1011]

Hey girls! 22w4d here. Sorry I missed the check in last week. Was dealing with a bad cold which thankfully is gone now. Feeling pretty good overall, feeling tons of movement which I love! I have my fetal echo on Wed and an OB appt Fri. No bleeding in 2 weeks so I hope that trend continues!! My belly went through another growth spurt, so I really look pregnant now

[julie216]

sunshinedaisies, you are awesome with your updates! Thank you!

17 weeks today. Not much going on since my MFM appointment last week. Cervix looked great. Have my OB appointment next Friday, the 20th and
my a/s on the 23rd.

We really don't do much on Valentine's day except for cards. A few years ago DH surprised me with diamond earrings.... I was shocked. He said "this gift is for the next 10 Valentine's Days"! Think he meant it 'cause other then a card and some flowers... that's been it! Not complaining....love my 10 Valentine's days earrings!

[jessimi06]

Hey ladies!

Thanks for the check in sunshinedaisies !

Congrats to our grads and welcome to those just joing second tri!

Good vibes to those that need them!

I'm 22 weeks today, so only two more to go until vday!! I don't have any updates as my MFM appt is Wednesday, but the bleeding has subsided for now. My mom is also visiting for a couple days, so I'm binging on homemade korean food .

QOTW- we usually just exchange small gifts and cards as it's not a big deal for us.

[katemonster]

lolasky sorry to hear about the leg cramp. Ive found the best thing to do when foot cramps happen is to stand up. It goes away instantly, not sure if that works for legs too.

@holberry, I got teary just reading your post about kenneling the dog. I'm sure he'll be fine though.

viola, love the pizza idea!

AFM, 19w3d, A/S on Mon and we will def stay team green. The only question is whether we have them write it down to open much later...like 2 months later on my birthday. I'll stay team green for now. The hemmorhoids are gone - thank God. My only problem now is I desperately need to buy new, bigger bras.

QOTW - I just saw a commercial for a Dairy Queen heart shaped blizzard cake for two. I need one!!

[jessimi06]

Feb 9, 2015 18:57:03 GMT -5 lolasky said:

Edited to add: I also mistakenly stretched my foot in my sleep and woke up screaming from the resulting calf cramp. DH had to physically flex my foot to get my calf to relax!

I'm sorry . This has happened to me twice. Worst pain ever. My calf was sore for days.

[nutmeg8484]

lolasky I get horrible calf cramps sometimes and they seen to come in spurts. I can go almost a year without, then get then a few times a night which is awful. Usually I wake up crying, which wakes up DH, who forces me out of bed to walk around a little which seems to work. They also say to eat a banana or something with extra potassium before bed, but, I hate bananas. I hope you don't get anymore.
katemonster I don't know how people have the patience to stay team green. I envy you!

[beachbum913]

Hello ladies!

MY BEDREST IS OVER! I am so happy to be allowed to do things again. I went back to work Thursday. This weekend, we registered, got paint samples, and started getting the old guest room ready to be our new office. It feels good to be able to get things done finally.

QOTW: I HATE going out on Valentine's Day. I hate crowds and waiting. We usually stay in and make something that we wouldn't normally make. This year our plan is to rent Gone Girl from red box and make Greek tortellini pasta salad.

[daydreamernyc]

lebradford, and notelsie, welcome to 2nd tri!

beachbum913, congrats on no more bed rest

lolasky, I've given up the heels completely. Flats only from here on out. I can just imagine how painful that must have been

AFM. Scan today went great, no issues. I'm 23 weeks and definitely feel like I'm growing (big!). Nothing else going on.

QOTW. I hate the commercialization of vday restaurants in NYC have astromical prices (usually prefixe only) and it's just ridiculous. We prefer a low key approach. Simple dinner at home with a great bottle of wine (well I guess we won't be doing the wine this year).

[lolasky]

Feb 9, 2015 19:52:11 GMT -5 jessimi06 said:

Feb 9, 2015 18:57:03 GMT -5 lolasky said:

Edited to add: I also mistakenly stretched my foot in my sleep and woke up screaming from the resulting calf cramp. DH had to physically flex my foot to get my calf to relax!

I'm sorry . This has happened to me twice. Worst pain ever. My calf was sore for days.

Yes! Mine is still sore, 3 days later! Difficult to walk down stairs…. Sorry that this happened to you, too!

[lolasky]

Feb 9, 2015 20:56:10 GMT -5 beachbum913 said:

Hello ladies!

MY BEDREST IS OVER! I am so happy to be allowed to do things again. I went back to work Thursday. This weekend, we registered, got paint samples, and started getting the old guest room ready to be our new office. It feels good to be able to get things done finally.

QOTW: I HATE going out on Valentine's Day. I hate crowds and waiting. We usually stay in and make something that we wouldn't normally make. This year our plan is to rent Gone Girl from red box and make Greek tortellini pasta salad.

I haven't seen Gone Girl, but I heard it's intense…. Brave of you to watch it on Valentine's Day!

[erbear]

Hi there! 20w6d today. My appointment last week went well; baby girl's heart rate was 154 and super easy to find (she hasn't always been easy to find). I have to go back for a follow up A/S next Wednesday to see her lips (they need to check for cleft palate) which I'm excited for!

Qotw: usually we don't do much since H's birthday is today. But, we're planning on setting up our registry and then going to an early dinner at a soul food restaurant!

[lebradford]

notelsie Ahh, that makes more sense! I was wondering how you were going to find out so soon. I have an elective (I know…) ultrasound scheduled the day after yours!!

nutmeg8484 Isn’t the increase in energy amazing?! I did more housework on Saturday than I have done in like 4 weeks total at a time these past few months. Of course then I felt like crap most of the day Sunday, but I’m so glad we’re turning a corner!

beachbum913 Yay for bed rest being over!! That must feel amazing! It sounds like you got a ton of stuff done already!

[purpledaisy923]

notelsie & lebradford -Welcome to 2nd tri!

I am 22 weeks, 4 days today. I had an appointment with my MFM doctor today. The ultrasound showed that my cervix is still strong, yay! Both babies weigh in at 1lb, 1oz. each. Apparently they are spooning each other in the womb! It made for an interesting ultrasound because the tech was trying to do a growth scan. They are both thumb-suckers already, which is so adorable. I love love love my sweet babies.

My feet and ankles are still swelling and my MFM doctor basically told me to get used to it lol. I am now wearing fake wedding rings because my fingers are swollen and everyone keeps on complimenting me on the rings. It's hard not to laugh and tell them that the rings only cost $10!

QOTW: We never do anything big for Valentine's Day. He usually gets me a card and some chocolates, so no complaints here lol.

[notelsie]

lebradford, mine is elective too... lol

No shame!

[sunnyb]

Thanks sunshinedaisies

20w5d today. Not feeling so hot. I think I may have an ear infection. Headaches, dizziness and ear pain. Either that or I'm having some new pregnancy symptoms! Going to the clinic soon to see what's up.

Next scan is on 2/19. Can't wait!

Welcome to all the ladies who are new to 2nd tri!

For Valentines Day we are supposed to go to one of our favorite restaurants. I'm craving some salmon and asparagus so I'm looking forward to it!

Also, my sweets aversion seems to have left the building just in time for Valentines Day haha.