Ticker Change Thread-week of 10/23

[cateyes]

As baby or babies grow, things are changing!!!! Update the group as your ticker "changes over"

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? 

[cateyes]

How far along are you? 7 weeks!

How big is baby? A blueberry or playing die

Upcoming appointments this week? I have a nurse appointment on Friday at the old OB which I think I am dropping and then one on the 4th with the new OB who I hope I like in person as much as on the phone.

Any new symptoms or changes? Sensitive boobs but nothing else.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just plugging along and still wishing for more symptoms. It is bittersweet to have like no symptoms.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? We are originally from MN and have moved many times. At the present we are in Central WI.

[lindsay]

How far along are you? 8w3d

How big is baby? Jelly beans or wild strawberries

Upcoming appointments this week? Not this week but next week, to follow up on Baby A's growth

Any new symptoms or changes? Same old. Lately I'm completely exhausted and NOTHING sounds good to eat. B6 is helping nausea somewhat.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Trying to eat healthy and eat a lot, taking extra vitamins and resting a lot... While I doubt I can do much to help Baby A catch up, doing these things give me a little peace that I'm trying my best.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? ohio and still live here, same area that I grew up. Totally ok with that too! Family and friends are near by and we Are in a great city.

[brittneysandra]

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? Sweet Pea

Upcoming appointments this week? None , 2 more weeks! can't wait

Any new symptoms or changes? Not really hungry but know I should eat, upset stomach for the past few days, pure exhaustion

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Thought going to the gym would be hard for me but turns out when I don't go (today) I'm beyond exhausted! That little amount of energy I get from the gym daily is just hugeeee in my day!

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there?
South of Boston, Mass.. born & raised used to live in the city , but moved out to the suburbs !!

[teachermomtobe]

brittneysandra, you have motivated me to try to get back to my gym routine. I am also south/southwest of Boston but I'm not originally from here

[brittneysandra]

teachermomtobe I love this area, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.. well except when we are buried in snow in February, than I dream of the south lol!
Yes! Honestly the gym makes me feel good , energized and kinda badass? Like like at me all pregnant and lifting weights lol!

[Run20K]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? The size of a raspberry

Upcoming appointments this week? I have bloodwork and a 1-hour screen for GD on Friday, and an u/s next week on 11/2.

Any new symptoms or changes? Morning sickness is officially here

Rants/Raves/Questions? My due date changed to May because we have twins, but I still want to stay on this board. Hope that's okay :-)

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? Born, raised and reside in a Maryland suburb. I love it here and wouldn't change it.

[sabrinaml]

Meant to do this yesterday but didn't really even have a chance to log on.

How far along are you?
6w1d

How big is baby?
Ladybug

Upcoming appointments this week?
None

Any new symptoms or changes?
The constant nausea is getting old. Sore boobs

Rants/Raves/Questions?
I'd almost rather just puke once or twice and feel fine than just have this constant feeling that I'm going to puke.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? 
Grew up in a far Chicago suburb, moved 1 town over.

[MrsEmuTavi]

How far along are you? 5 weeks

How big is baby? Dot snail

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope. None until mid-November

Any new symptoms or changes? Nada. If it weren't for the positive test I wouldn't have a clue. I almost wish that I had SOMETHING.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Any moms soon-to-be 3+, how did you manage the transition to 2? If your LO was pretty young what did you do about the glider in LO's room. We have a rocker/recliner in DS's room and I feel like he still needs it in his room.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? Originally from NJ. Got moved to MD for MHs job.

[MrsEmuTavi]

Run20K, definitely stick around with us! GD testing already?!

[lindsay]

Run20K I'm in the same boat, will be a May birth if things go well but won't make it to june

[marshian]

Run20K - Feel free to stick around! Being nosy so feel free to ignore, but curious as to why you're having the GD screen so early?

[eucalyptus]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? Wild strawberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Had my appt with the nurse and testing, meeting with the Dr next week to follow up

Any new symptoms or changes? Still so exhausted. My breasts are just a tiny bit sore still.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I am starting to want to tell more people, but I havent had an ultrasound or heard the heartbeat. I am hoping that happens soon so I feel like I can tell whoever I want to!

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? I am from Wisconsin and do not live there anymore.

[Run20K]

Oct 24, 2016 15:59:15 GMT -5 MrsEmuTavi said:

Run20K , definitely stick around with us! GD testing already?!

Thanks! 

[trebletrouble13]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? Blueberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope. Going to call to see when they want to schedule the US that the nurse mentioned two weeks ago they would be contacting me about.

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea all the time. The ginger cookies that helped last time are useless. Lots of sprite and wintergreen Tums are getting me through.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I really want to be able to start telling people, especially because I feel like the blump is noticeable, but we are planning to wait until Thanksgiving. Piffle.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? Originally from the PNW, still live there. Most of my family lives nearby, which is really nice when I need babysitting for DS.

[agm04]

MrsEmuTavi i only have one baby (20 months old), but i plan to leave the rocking chair in her room. we happen to have a glider as well (the rocking chair is old - my mom used it with me, and we got a glider to use downstairs when DD was tiny), but if we didn't, i'd be buying one for the new baby's room. DD still really enjoys using the rocking chair, and it feels like our special spot. I just can't take it away from her!

[mreve]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? Blueberry

Upcoming appointments this week? None

Any new symptoms or changes? Same old.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? I live 20 minutes from where I grew up in rural Alberta.

[punkybrewster]

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? Chocolate chip

Upcoming appointments this week? I had my first u/s this morning. RE saw one little baby in there with a flashing heartbeat. I go again on Monday.

Any new symptoms or changes? None. Same low level nausea every morning and extreme exhaustion.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I told a few more people today after my u/s even though it's so early, everyone is so excited for us. I am sad because MH is out to sea so he isn't around for these u/s but I can't wait til he is able to hear the good news from today.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? I am also originally from south of Boston, but we live in Connecticut now, which is not my favorite. MH is in the military so we will be moving several more times before all is said and done.

[teachermomtobe]

Oct 25, 2016 13:48:41 GMT -5 punkybrewster said:

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? Chocolate chip

Upcoming appointments this week? I had my first u/s this morning. RE saw one little baby in there with a flashing heartbeat. I go again on Monday.

Any new symptoms or changes? None. Same low level nausea every morning and extreme exhaustion.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I told a few more people today after my u/s even though it's so early, everyone is so excited for us. I am sad because MH is out to sea so he isn't around for these u/s but I can't wait til he is able to hear the good news from today.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? I am also originally from south of Boston, but we live in Connecticut now, which is not my favorite. MH is in the military so we will be moving several more times before all is said and done.

Congrats on the ultrasound. Funny I am originally from CT but now live south of Boston

[marshian]

sabrinaml - I'm also in the Chicago area, but not originally.

[starsandshamrocks123]

Oct 25, 2016 17:12:07 GMT -5 teachermomtobe said:

Oct 25, 2016 13:48:41 GMT -5 punkybrewster said:

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? Chocolate chip

Upcoming appointments this week? I had my first u/s this morning. RE saw one little baby in there with a flashing heartbeat. I go again on Monday.

Any new symptoms or changes? None. Same low level nausea every morning and extreme exhaustion.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I told a few more people today after my u/s even though it's so early, everyone is so excited for us. I am sad because MH is out to sea so he isn't around for these u/s but I can't wait til he is able to hear the good news from today.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? I am also originally from south of Boston, but we live in Connecticut now, which is not my favorite. MH is in the military so we will be moving several more times before all is said and done.

Congrats on the ultrasound. Funny I am originally from CT but now live south of Boston

Haha im also originally from CT and live west of Boston. These days I feel like moving back to CT would make things easier. No family here, but no jobs there! *sigh*

[agm04]

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? lentil

Upcoming appointments this week? ultrasound tomorrow. really hoping to see a heartbeat!

Any new symptoms or changes? not much really.

Rants/Raves/Questions? nothing!

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? I'm from the Dallas, TX area originally. I live in Houston now, but spent 5+ years in Atlanta and another 5+ in NYC before moving back to TX.

[marshian]

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? Chocolate chip (I suspect the mini version since that's closer to a lentil or Maine blueberry?)

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until 11/10

Any new symptoms or changes? Not true MS, but definitely having smell aversions to some food and waves of light nausea, but mostly at night. 99% sure I've got heartburn/acid reflux which I have a history of, just with this new lump in the throat symptom this time, so started Prevacid today to hopefully help that since I was up dealing with it in the middle of the night.

Rants/Raves/Questions? None right now but I'm sure I'll have some later

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there?
I was born and grew up in the Tampa, FL area. Went to undergrad at UF where I met my H. We moved to Chicago for him to go to medical school and have stayed while he's in residency.

[kaimee27]

Definitely stick around Run20K and lindsay!

Fx for a good ultrasound and strong heartbeat agm04!


How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby? Sweet pea

Upcoming appointments this week? Not this week, but next week Tuesday I have my first ultrasound. I'm nervous and excited but really thankful that DH has the day off work too so he can go with me.

Any new symptoms or changes? Just more of the same-nausea, a little bit of vomiting, exhaustion, and bloating. It's kind of reassuring but I know that it all could also just be caused by the crinone.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I ended up telling my boss even though I was hoping to wait until after the first trimester. We got an influenza patient at work that I was exposed to and I wanted to make sure there were no extra precautions I needed to take.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? The mid-west. I've been here my whole life and my whole family and DH's family is here so we're pretty happy here.

[dsp2013]

How far along are you? 6 weeks

How big is baby?small pea

Upcoming appointments this week?No. Ultrasound next week,though.

Any new symptoms or changes? The bloat this time is unreal. I remember feeling bloated but not looking pregnant with DD. I feel huge. So far my meds are helping manage my morning sickness better than I did with DD. I'm at the full dose of Diclegis and taking 8mg of Zofran 3 times a day. I only dry heave a couple times and puke once or twice a day. That has to be a win, right?

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm still functioning for the most part like a normal human. #winning. Although, I have no tolerance for anyone and find pretty much everyone besides DD to be super irritating. I bet I'm a joy to be around. I need wine for this shit. So cruel that it's off limits.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? A wannabe Chicago burb. Nope. I've moved on up to the upper east side... of Chicago. Been here for almost 13 years now. Damn, that makes me old.

[starsandshamrocks123]

How far: 8 weeks (based on OD)

How big: Pygmy Seahorse

Appts: not til 11/8 but I scheduled my NT scan for 11/21... Thankful I'll have an U/S before thanksgiving

New symptoms/changes: still gagging but my stomach is not as upset anymore and I can actually think of things to eat without being repulsed. Don't want to jinx it but also a little worried that I'm feeling better. Headaches still but it's probably because I still don't want coffee. Busy season at work starts next week and I'm worried I won't be able to function... Especially working the next few Saturday's. I'm going to be tired!

GTKY: originally from CT but living west of Boston now. Part of me wants to move back to CT where our family is but I know we aren't ready for it just yet.

[teachermomtobe]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? wee raspberry

Upcoming appointments this week? ultrasound in 8 days

Any new symptoms or changes? The nausea, oh the nausea. And nothing sounds remotely good to eat. I'm trying to keep my protein intake up because I feel weak if I don't but it's hard when nothing sounds appetizing.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just sticking with my mantra that I am thankful to be pregnant and it's okay to not like how I feel right now. I also find when I'm feeling my worst is when I want to just blurt out "I'm pregnant" to my boss/coworkers so everyone will just give me a break but that's not when/how I want to tell them.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? Originally from CT but live southwest of Boston now. I went to college in Boston and decided to stay!

[cheezee]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? Blueberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Today! Sono went great and we saw a strong heartbeat of 141. Getting released back to my OB!

Any new symptoms or changes? So much nausea. Dry heaves about twice a day. So so tired.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Nausea started a week ago and I am so over it. I'm ready for this phase to pass. Not looking forward to waiting a month to get to OB. Hopefully they call soon to make the appt so I have something to look forward to.

GTKY: Where are you originally from and do you still live there? Born and raised Texan!

[teachermomtobe]

cheezee, Yay for a strong heartbeat and being released! I am hopefully being released after my appt next Friday. And I hear ya on the nausea. I am so over it too. Did you have it with your DD?

[punkybrewster]

Congrats cheezee on the great appt! That's so exciting to be released to your OB and just be a "regular" pregnant person. I have my next U/S on Monday, I will be 6w6d. I assumed I would still be staying with my RE, but maybe I will be released at that time also.