Ticker Change Thread-10/30

[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: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything?

[cateyes]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? The size of a raspberry or 2x2 Lego block!

Upcoming appointments this week? US at some point this week as my doctor's office is unschooled in IF ladies.

Any new symptoms or changes? Started some more gagging but still nothing too major.

Rants/Raves/Questions? For some reason I just want this week to be over. Like I have this weird thing about getting to week 9. No logic, no reasoning, I just want to hit month 3!

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I collect penguin things so that is awesome. The only obby I have is reading and chatting on internet forums

[lulu783]

How far along are you? 9 weeks

How big is baby? The size of a cherry

Upcoming appointments this week? first appointment tomorrow - meeting with the midwife, hoping to get an ultrasound

Any new symptoms or changes? The nausea and bloat have really eased up

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm trying to be optimistic about the disappearing symptoms, but it's not easy to keep PGAL brain away

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I am super boring and don't have any good hobbies or collections. But I'm a really good deal finder, LOL. If you need to find something on sale, I'm your girl.

[MrsEmuTavi]

How far along are you? 6weeks

How big is baby? Ladybug, which is funny because today a group of my students (7th graders) were playing with a ladybug.

Upcoming appointments this week? Nada. 2 weeks yet.

Any new symptoms or changes? Took a nap this weekend which never happens. Guess 1st tri exhaustion is starting.

Rants/Raves/Questions? So anxious about 2U2 and PGAL.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I collect post cards and magnets from all the places we visit. Hobbies? Who has time for those? I read constantly.

[lindsay]

How far along are you? 9w4d

How big is baby? Two walnuts

Upcoming appointments this week? Yes, US to check growth on Thursday

Any new symptoms or changes? Same old...nausea and exhaustion. Starting to see a bump more.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant- I stopped BFing at around 5w pregnant, and hoped my boobs would go back to a semi normal size for at least a brief period. Nope. Still as obnoxiously huge as ever.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? Used to enjoy running and golfing, but haven't done much of that in a while! I enjoy Reading, bargain shopping and watching true crime documentaries. I took up sewing last winter and want to break out my machine again this winter.

[eucalyptus]

How far along are you? 9 weeks

How big is baby? Southern pecan

Upcoming appointments this week? Had my first appt with the doctor and have an ultrasound scheduled fire next week

Any new symptoms or changes? Stop tired...

Rants/Raves/Questions? None

[punkybrewster]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? Pair of dice

Upcoming appointments this week? Next ultrasound is 11/10

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea is getting a little worse each day and I have noticed my sense of smell has really increased.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Found out yesterday that we are having twins! One of the twin's heartbeats is a little slower than he would like, so we are hoping that it will have caught up by my appt next week.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? Not really. I used to run a lot, but haven't been able to exercise at all since my IVF cycle. I spend a lot of time Netflixing.

[Run20K]

Cpngrats on the twins punky!!!

How far along are you? 8 weeks + 3 days

How big is baby? Wild Strawberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Ultrasound tomorrow for growth

Any new symptoms or changes? Nothing new, still nausea, exhaustion and excessive thirst.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I'm currently obsessed with Audible. I have a long commute so this is the best way for me to catch up on books.

[trebletrouble13]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? Jelly bean

Upcoming appointments this week? I finally have my dating US on Friday.

Any new symptoms or changes? MS isn't as bad today as it has been, but we'll see if it stays that way.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Getting that US scheduled was a pain. Long story short, the nurse who did my intake visit forgot to put the order in, so I was passed from OB to Radiology to MFM to OB to Radiology to trying to schedule it because they was thought it wasn't their department's job.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? Singing, reading, walking, some sewing & quilting.

[mreve]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? Wild strawberry

Upcoming appointments this week? None

Any new symptoms or changes? Nothing new. So exhausted. No motivation.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I love to read and sew. I also play piano, but have always considered that to be more than just a hobby.

[marshian]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? Playing die

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until next Thursday

Any new symptoms or changes? Nothing new, just stronger nausea and more exhausted. Prevacid seems to be fighting the heartburn, thankfully.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Have to make it one more week before I can confirm there's actually a baby in there. Seems so far away, but the past three weeks flew by looking back.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? Hobbies: Photography (also do it as a side business), travel, baking (haven't done that in weeks because it sounds completely unappetizing), board games, reading. We collect a magnet from every place we travel to on vacation.

[teachermomtobe]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? Raspberry

Upcoming appointments this week? Ultrasound tomorrow

Any new symptoms or changes? Still bad nausea and bloating started yesterday

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just ready to get past the nausea phase and also sick of keeping it a secret from work.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I like to scrapbook. I also like reading.

[agm04]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? blueberry

Upcoming appointments this week? nothing until 12/1. hold me.

Any new symptoms or changes? woke up feeling like death. sore throat, nausea, stuffy nose. probably a combination of sickness and finally having some pregnancy symptoms. and of course pure exhaustion.

Rants/Raves/Questions? **TW** can someone make me stop googling things about lack of symptoms and MMC? i am making myself crazy. i really want to tell my parents at thanksgiving, but i am SO scared that i'll tell them and then find out at my next appt that the baby isn't okay.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? i used to love weight lifting, and i still love baking. i don't collect anything because i hate "stuff". probably because i've moved around a lot as an adult and spent 5+ years living in shoebox apartments in NYC.

[ihatepizza]

How far along are you? 10 weeks

How big is baby? Lego man!

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until 12 weeks

Any new symptoms or changes? Extreme thirst is back, as are my uterus stretching pains

Rants/Raves/Questions? I think what cateyes said really hit home for me yesterday I feel a lot of guilt over not being able to enjoy this pregnancy but also am always waiting for the other shoe to drop

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I am great at baking and decorating said baked goods. I usually make the cake at all my friends kids birthdays (and adult birthdays)

[agm04]

ihatepizza i'm really into decorating cakes, too! in my dreams, i quit my job and have my own bakery.

[starsandshamrocks123]

How far along? 9 weeks

How big is baby? Eastern tailed-blue butterfly

Appointments? Tuesday! Finally! Work is busy and we're supposed to work OT and whatnot. Just figuring out what to tell my boss. And of course I'll be staying late to make up for it.

New symptoms? I have good days and bad days with the dry heaving but I can eat more now. Thought I had cramping but now I think it's just uterus stretching... Oh yeah and bloated. I haven't gained weight but that top button is getting undone when I sit at my desk

R/R/Q... Let's see, curious if your SOs come to all of your appointments? My dr is close to my work (I take the train) but can be a 2 hour drive in morning or afternoon traffic. It stresses me out so I'm thinking of telling DH to stay home. Is that bad? Or choose either the initial appt or the NT scan. Not both. I'd rather him be available to pick DS up at daycare and make sure he's taken care of. But worst case if something isn't looking right I'd hate to be alone.

GTKY: sadly, I don't have anything I consider a hobby. If I have free time I like to watch mindless tv like Teen Mom

[teachermomtobe]

starsandshamrocks123, We did IVF so my H came to our first ultrasound at 6 weeks and is coming to my 8 week ultrasound tomorrow. As long as the RE releases us and all looks good then I don't plan on him coming again until the anatomy scan. It has been important to us that our IF journey be about both of us as much as possible and I feel like this is still part of that process.

[marshian]

starsandshamrocks123 - My H is a surgical resident so is not able to take time off for my appointments. If I had chosen to see a doctor at his hospital he would have had a slim chance of sneaking away, but I really wanted a midwife and they don't have them there at the moment. We didn't deal with any IF issues, so from what I've heard unless there are complications the appointments won't be extremely interesting until the anatomy scan. A small part of me wishes he could come to my first one next week in the off chance there's something wrong, but I'll be going by myself.

[sabrinaml]

starsandshamrocks123, my OB was right down the road from my work, but an hour and a half drive for DH from work. He can to the first nurse's appointment and all ultrasound appointments. I went to the rest solo. I no longer work at that job full time (I just sub randomly) but wanted to keep my same OB because of my history/complications so it's 1:20 minute drive for me each appointment. This time around DH is skipping the nurse appointment and going to the ultrasounds. (Dating scan and 20 week scan. Unless I'm high risk and she decides to do a few extras)

[trebletrouble13]

starsandshamrocks123 - last time, MH came to all but two appointments (I had a lot due to being high risk). This time he definitely plans to come to the first one and the anatomy scan, but might not take the time from work for the others. Unless something starts looking off, I'm okay with him not being there. I'll probably bring my mom.

[mreve]

starsandshamrocks123 my H only came to ultrasounds last time (I had 2) and it will be the same this time. I had a low risk pregnancy with no complications so my appointments were all very short and boring. If there were issues I would feel differently and would probably want him there more often.

[starsandshamrocks123]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I've been on the fence since I'd prefer not to leave DS at daycare longer than needed... I'm leaning toward doing the 1st one alone

[starsandshamrocks123]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I've been on the fence since I'd prefer not to leave DS at daycare longer than needed... I'm leaning toward doing the 1st one alone

[lulu783]

Like sabrinaml, my OB is close to my work in the city and pretty far from home, so I just had H come with me to the NT and A/S appointments. Oh and my last appointment at 40w5d (which was good, because my water broke on the drive home!). This time I will probably only ask that he comes to the A/S.

[cheezee]

teachermomtobe thinking of you today!
starsandshamrocks123 H has come to the first two sonos with RE. I have my first sono and appt with OB on Monday and he isn't going. For sure the anatomy scan but that may be it. It is hard for him to get off work most days.

How far along are you? 8 weeks!

How big is baby? A jelly bean

Upcoming appointments this week? Monday. First appt with OB and another sono.

Any new symptoms or changes? I just feel like shit and have zero energy.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm trying so hard to be productive today. I have so much to do and my house is a wreck.

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? Not really. One day I'll have some time for that stuff!

[iris1264]

starsandshamrocks123 MH went to the anatomy scans with me with DD and DS, and I plan to have him come this time around, too. He also went to the first appointment with me the previous times, but not this time. I go to most appointments alone. I also have to have additional ultrasounds later in this pregnancy, and I figure I will go to them myself as well.

[iris1264]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

How big is baby? playing die

Upcoming appointments this week? Had my first appointment yesterday and got to see a heart beating! Measured 3 days behind by LMP, and one day behind by O. My OB is keeping my same due date.

Any new symptoms or changes? Just nausea that comes and goes, as well as the pain I've been having for a few weeks. More intense than I remember stretching pain being, but I think that's what it is.

Rants/Raves/Questions? nope

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I think maybe I used to do these things before I had kids? Now the only thing I seem to be able to collect is dirty laundry.

[pinecone21]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

How big is baby? Lego brick

Upcoming appointments this week? On Monday! Finally!

Any new symptoms or changes? Still sore boobs and exhaustion. I'm starting to be hungrier, but food doesn't sound good until I actually put it in my mouth and then I eat it all.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Anyone want to come and clean my house?

GTKY: Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? Nope