~ ~ ~ Friday ticker change 2/13 ~ ~ ~

[ProfessorChaos]

This is the thread for all PGaL ladies whose week ticker changes on Fridays. If you’re new to the group, hop right in! Please let us know your EDD and team, if you know it yet.

How far along are you? Week/Fruit.

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need T&P's for anything?

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL?

tg01515 - Team Blue, EDD 2/27

ProfessorChaos - Team Pink, EDD 4/17

heathersf11 - Team Blue, EDD 5/1

@kaynix21 - Team Blue, EDD 5/15 - Will you make the switch???

kj808 - Team Blue, EDD 5/15

stinybean - Team TBD, EDD 6/12

embarkingonajourney - Team Green, EDD 7/3 - Welcome to the dark side!

tigerlynx31413 - Team TBD, EDD 7/17

smagglebit – Team TBD, EDD 7/17

@snlinega – Team Pink, EDD 7/17 - Will you make the switch???

@kristyw13 - Team TBD, EDD 7/24

mkfish31 - Team TBD, EDD 8/21

snyder124 - Team TBD, EDD 8/28

kcrkcs - Team TBD, EDD 9/18

mrsk91011 - Team Green, EDD 10/2

sunflwra - Team TBD, EDD 10/15

[sunflwra]

Thanks for the checkin ProfessorChaos !

How far along are you? 5 weeks

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically- gassy and bloated to the extreme which is threatening to squeeze me out of my normal pants and in to maternity pants way too quickly! Emotionally- just trying to stay steady. Two weeks until my first ultrasound, so just hoping time goes quickly!

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? Just taking one day at a time.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Ultrasound- two weeks

Do you need T&P's for anything? Keeping pretty mellow right now but just some general good thoughts that this will be our rainbow are always appreciated!

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL?
We are total losers. We hate fighting the crowds on v-day anyways and my in-laws have decided to come to town, so we'll be keeping it pretty low key with them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

[smagglebit]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit.
18 weeks (!!)/Sweet Potato


How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Pretty good. Mostly I'm just tired a lot. When I get home from work, I usually spend the next 4-5 hours on the couch. I was telling DH last night that I feel bad about it because I don't want to be lazy, but I just can't work up the energy to do anything else, except get up and go to the bathroom periodically. 

Emotionally, my PgAL brain has been having a hay day lately. I think it's because I still haven't been consistently feeling baby move around. Plus I've been used to going to either my OB or having an u/s every other week. My next appointment is 2 and half weeks away, and it just feels like so long since I've seen or heard my LO. I keep toying with the idea of a doppler, but I have a feeling I'd be obsessive with it.


Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.?
 DH and I have decided that we're for sure going to do a gender reveal party with just immediate family the Saturday after my A/S (3 more weeks...sigh). So mostly we've just been planning and getting decorations and stuff for that. We've also been considering cloth diapering, so we've been studying up on that. Seriously thinking about diapers kind of freaked out DH a bit, mostly just because he realized that he's going to be a dad soon, and be responsible for taking care of a baby. We're super excited, but I don't think either of us really know what we're getting ourselves into

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Next appointment is March 2nd. I have 3 appointments that week - A/S, consultation with MFM, and follow up with my OB. Busy, busy week.


Do you need T&P's for anything?
 Nope


QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL?
 We're staying in. DH swore off going out on Valentine's a couple of years ago because he was sick of dealing with crowds. He's grilling me up some shrimp and making some gluten free pasta alfredo. For dessert he's making his version of a death by chocolate cake - layers of gluten free chocolate cake, homemade chocolate mousse (my fav), and fudgy chocolate frosting. Seriously looking forward to it!

[kcrkcs]

Hi guys!
I could pretty much copy and paste last weeks reply I think. So in short nausea/puking, bleeding, stressed. Appointment Monday. Crossing fingers.
QOTW- meh we aren't big holiday people in general. We often go out for dinner on Saturday night so we may use this as an excuse to go to a nicer place. Or I may be vomiting and staying in.

[embarkingonajourney]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit.  20 weeks (WOW half baked already)/banana

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? pretty well! I have started feeling a bit of flutters in the evenings when DH and I are finished with dinner and finally settling down for R&R and especially in the middle of the night when I'm up various times for the bathroom so it's reassuring. We did hear back from the OB that we have less then a 1% chance for downs syndrome, spina bifida or trisomony 18 so it was very welcome news!! I have various energy bursts throughout each day but by 9P I'm not able to keep my eyes open…Poor DH doesn't get to spend a whole lot of time with me Mon through Fri between our work schedules. 

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? The in-laws purchased us our crib a couple of weeks ago and this weekend DH and I are taking advantage of the used baby item turn in event at Baby's R Us and handing over a stroller we were given for 25% off the baby's dresser/changing table. I'm still having DH leave them boxed up in the garage for the time being as I'm still not quite ready to put together the nursery, but definitely making good progress at getting to that point! My dear friend also started planning the baby shower (the theme "twinkle twinkle little star" so it's been fun seeing her emails with thoughts, suggestions, etc. 

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Due to a crazy work schedule for both DH and I this week our 20 week ultrasound will actually be next Thursday at 20weeks, 6 days. I so regret not pushing our employers to make today work for the appointment! Oh well, time as been flying so I am hoping next Thurs is here before we know it!

Do you need T&P's for anything? That all the measurements are right on with our ultrasound next week and we get a perfect bill of health! THANK YOU!

[embarkingonajourney]

THANKS for the check-in pblge!

sunflwra Hope time goes quick for you so you get to see your little one on that ultrasound and confirm all is going well!

smagglebit We are in the same boat about not feeling much movement, I can completely relate to how that messes with PAL brain. Hopefully movement becomes more consistent for you soon so you have some peace of mind. It was nineteen weeks before I started getting some evening energy boosts, perhaps your’s will start making an appearance soon too!

kcrkcs Hope Monday’s appointment comes quick for you so you get some reassurance! I had all your symptoms for the first trimester and all is going great! But I know that doesn’t help with PAL brain. Sending HUGS!

[tg01515]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit.
38 weeks

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Feeling good except the normal end of pregnancy aches and pains.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.?
Had my 38 week appointment today and it went great.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
39 week appointment next friday. Will have an internal check and a NST.

Do you need T&P's for anything?
Nope everything is good.

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL?
We usually do dinner and such but not this year. I am way too exhausted to do anything. Probably will sit at home and watch netflix.

[heathersf11]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit. 29 weeks

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I’m feeling pretty good this week. Baby may have finally flipped so he is mostly kicking my tummy instead of my cervix.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? The crib is now put together and in the nursery. We still need to put the dresser together.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need T&P's for anything? Just that things continue to go well.

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL? We are driving to the California Central Coast and spending two nights at a beach front hotel. We also have reservations at a restaurant on the water. I’m excited.


ProfessorChaos Thanks for the check in.

sunflwra I did the rubber band through the button hole trick for awhile in the first trimester because of the bloat. Looking back, I wish I would have invested in some under the belly maternity pants sooner.

smagglebit I’m sorry you are feeling the PGAL brain more this week. Hopefully when baby starts moving more regularly, you’ll feel better. I’ve been thinking about cloth diapering too. The only thing that makes me second guess doing that is my area is going through a drought.

kcrkcs I’m sorry you are still feeling pukey. I tried to go out for my birthday to a nice restaurant when I was still having MS, and it wasn’t enjoyable. I would only go if you have a certain craving. I still can’t go back to one restaurant I ate at when I was feeling sick. You wouldn’t want to ruin a nice place.

embarkingonajourney FX that all goes well at your appointment next week. I’ll be thinking of you.

[heathersf11]

tg01515 I'm glad everything is still looking good. It's getting exciting how close you are to meeting your LO.

[purplehaze11]

Hoping to pull up a seat for the next 35 weeks or so

How far along are you? Week/Fruit. 4 weeks

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically tired, reflux, and my breasts have grown overnight. Weird for me, since I haven't had any symptoms other than exhaustion for my other pregnancies. Emotionally, I'm just trying not to think about things, because I'm so scared.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? None at the moment

Upcoming milestones/appointments: my first loss was at 5w6d, so I'm focused on getting past that. My OB was supposed to call me back on Friday but they didn't, so I'm going to follow up Monday

T&Ps: I could use all the thoughts and prayers that my fibroid stays small, since it's the cause of my last two losses.

QOTD: we went out for lunch yesterday, and he got me a charm for my pandora bracelet... Nothing planned today!

embarkingonajourney, & sunflwra, hoping you both have great ultrasounds!
kcrkcs, fingers and toes crossed everything goes well on Monday

[eurydicenymph]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit.
4 weeks. Poppyseed (itty bitty!)


How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Physically my boobs hurt like hell and I'm tired. The poor dogs don't understand why I yelp when they lean/step on my chest. Emotionally it's a roller coaster. I don't have a good feeling, but I don't have a bad feeling either about this pregnancy which is upsetting me. I'm still in the wait-and-see and this-doesn't-feel-real stage. I've been having insomnia, which I've never had while pregnant before. 


Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.?
I had another blood draw this morning. I will get the results on Monday. 


Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Right now my first u/s has been scheduled for March 5 (my dad's bday!). I am kind of hoping that the doc will call and want to see me sooner, but I'm also not sure I want an early u/s because I will just obsess and worry, especially if it's done when there is no chance of seeing much. 


Do you need T&P's for anything?
Sanity. I need sanity. 


QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL? 
We are gamers, so we will have a nice dinner at home and play some kind of co-op game. 

[ProfessorChaos]

sunflwra, the bloating for me was bad for a few weeks, then actually got better as my body adjusted. I bought maternity pants in the phase, but I ended up not needing them for a long time. Hope it passes for you!

smagglebit, ((hugs)) I think your stage of pregnancy is really hard. You're barely showing, there's no movement yet, and the appts are few and far between. You're really close to where you should be able to feel baby, though, and I haven't touched my doppler since. I'm planning on cloth, too.

kcrkcs, ((hugs)) Sending lots of t&p that the spotting and nausea ease for you a bit.

embarkingonajourney, congrats on making it to 20 weeks! And gl with the a/s!! Can't wait to hear the report!

tg01515, glad things are going well for you! Are you all ready for baby yet, or still doing prep?

heathersf11, you win the romantic valentine's day award! That sounds awesome!! I hope you have a wonderful trip.

How far along are you? Week/Fruit. 31 weeks! Pineapple, I think (?!?!)

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Very tired all the time, but otherwise okay. I'm getting more aches and pains, but they're mostly from my immobility.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? Lots of prep activity going on, and I'm starting to get nervous about getting everything done, especially knowing that she could come early. I'm also starting to get antsy that we don't have a name, and DH seems to hate all the options. We don't even talk about it anymore, and he was supposed to be reading from the name books and websites, but I don't think he has been. We've been talking about this for over three years now, since my first pregnancy, and we've basically never agreed on a single name, so I have no idea what's going to happen with this little girl.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I think 34 weeks is a cut-off of very premature versus a little premature, so that's next for me.

Do you need T&P's for anything? Not especially.

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL? DH has done an immense amount of work on the "master suite" area, which includes the nursery. The nursery was basically built from the rafters, and he replaced the master bath tub, along with a ton of minor things in all three rooms like paint, shelving, and light fixtures. Well, today he THINKS we'll be able to move back into the master BR for the first time in weeks, and that's our romantic plan. We've actually been in separate bedrooms, as I've been on a bed propped up 6" for heartburn, so this is a special occasion. I'm really ready for the house to not be a construction zone anymore!

[tg01515]

ProfessorChaos‌ Everything is done so now we are just waiting for him to arrive. Super excited!

[stinybean]

How far along are you? Week 23/ Grapefruit

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I'm beginning to get tired again, but it might be that I'm running around a lot. Yesterday was my loss edd, so I've been a bit emotional the last few days.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? I'm officially team green! I am really surprised that DH didn't find a way to find out other than asking the sono tech, who refused to tell. Hehe! If he put a little effort into convincing me we would probably know.

I've been trying to do some research on the big items for the registry. I want to go to BRU this week to begin the registry. My sister is also coming over this week to help me get rid of stuff in the soon to be baby's room.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have my next sono Thursday. I can't wait to see my little one again.

Do you need T&P's for anything? I'm okay right now. I'm glad I have this coming week off I really need it

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CAR/PgAL? MH is not a "believer" of Valentine's day, so I'll be doing laundry and yeah that's it.

Happy Valentine's day to everyone! ♡♥♡♥

[paintdadanta]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit. 22w1d - Papaya

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Not the greatest, ready for all this kidney pain to go away hopefully when I take out the stent on Monday

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparation, etc.? Spent most of the week in the hospital so nothing on my end but my mother has gone on a baby clothes shopping spree

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Feb. 27 but I think they want to see me next week too

Do you need T&P's for anything? Pain to go away and stay away - no more kidney stones would be nice too

QOTW: Happy valentine's day! Do you and your partner celebrate the day? Are you doing anything special this year because you're CARgo out. We usually get something small for each other and go out to dinner. But we are probably doing take out and continue binge watching Prison Break since I can't go out.