Weekly Check In - 11/15

[mosdub]

@amc25, yay for a good OB appointment! I hope that itchiness holds off for you. How likely is it to have cholestasis again?

[mosdub]

Nov 15, 2016 18:31:15 GMT -5 @amc25 said:

Nov 15, 2016 17:44:27 GMT -5 mosdub said:

@amc25 , yay for a good OB appointment! I hope that itchiness holds off for you. How likely is it to have cholestasis again?

My OB keeps telling me "You're not going to get it again," but I view that as wishful thinking/reassurance than anything else. The statistics I've read on the recurrence rate put it anywhere between 50 and 90% for subsequent pregnancies, with the recurrence rate being closer to 90% after having had severe cholestasis (bile acids greater than 40). Mine were 96 at diagnosis last time, so I definitely fall into the severe category. Additionally, cholestasis is more common in the winter months for some unknown reason, so I'll also have that working against me.

Well I hope very much that you're in that 10% where it doesn't happen.  If it must, I hope it happens much much later and you catch it much much sooner than you did last time.  

[Deleted]

EDD: 3/8


Weeks/Baby's Size: 24 weeks/ G.I. Joe


Appointment plans/results: Next appointment is the GD check.


How ya feeling: okay so long as I lay on the couch a lot throughout the day.


Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why?

......her first birthday........

No but really it will be Christmas. She'll be 9 months so it should be fun.

[erinshelley21]

EDD: 3/21
Weeks/Baby's Size: 22 weeks / spaghetti squash
Appointment plans/results: next appointment is next Wednesday
How ya feeling: shopping this weekend sent my back to a bad place. It started hurting Friday night, but was fine Saturday after our long day and Sunday night. Last night it was bad but today it is worse. I'm going to make an appointment to get a massage and ask my OB about seeing the chiropractor.
Pic below
Bonus GTKY: 4th of July purely for the cute outfits.

Christmas for the memories.

[daisylola11]

EDD: march 6th

Weeks/Baby's Size: 24 weeks/eggplant

Appointment plans/results: had a belly check today and all looked great although I was a bit dehydrated (protein in urine) so just need to remember to keep up w water, next is GD mid dec.

How ya feeling: doing good so far, feeling tired, and heartburn is starting up

Bonus GTKY: I'm looking forward to Halloween I love making their costumes and dressing them up, but Christmas will be fun too since she'll be older.

[Quinstar]

EDD: March 7th

Weeks/Baby's Size: 24/Eggplant

Appointment plans/results: Dec. 12th glucose test and 3rd ultrasound on his heart. Updated in the randoms how Monday went.

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice) Physically, I feel pregnant. Out of breath a lot. Emotionally I'm a little thin.

Any pics (u/s, bump, nursery ideas, craft projects, etc)?

SPOILER: Click to show

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Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why? Christmas, can't wait to see all the wrapping paper fly. We'll also go back to Utah in August for our yearly vacation so that'll be fun.

[erinshelley21]

Quinstar I've been feeling so out of breath!

[meggypoo1]

EDD: 3/28

Weeks/Baby's Size: 21 weeks - weasel

Appointment plans/results: OB on Saturday

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice)
Feel better now that I use my pregnancy pillow.
Baby had hiccups yesterday
Unless another name really grabs my attention we have a name!

Any pics (u/s, bump, nursery ideas, craft projects, etc)?


Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why?
Christmas! It's my favorite holiday! No real reason but it's my favorite!

[suelou18]

DD: 3/12

Weeks/Baby's Size: 23 weeks

Appointment plans/results: Tummy check earlier this week

How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice)
Feeling pretty good. DH and I briefly discussed names the other day, which is good progress for us.

Any pics (u/s, bump, nursery ideas, craft projects, etc)?

Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why?
I would say Christmas. That was the best first holiday we had with our other March baby. She had some idea of what was going on. In terms of favorite holiday overall, DD had so much fun at Halloween this year that I'm looking forward to that with this LO at the same age.

[Deleted]

What do you guys mean by tummy check? The fetal Doppler?

[daisylola11]

Nov 16, 2016 16:29:51 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

What do you guys mean by tummy check? The fetal Doppler?

Yeah and your blood pressure/weight/urine tested

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Nov 16, 2016 19:14:51 GMT -5 daisylola11 said:

Nov 16, 2016 16:29:51 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

What do you guys mean by tummy check? The fetal Doppler?

Yeah and your blood pressure/weight/urine tested

Lol OK, nevermind. I feel silly now.

[daisylola11]

Nov 16, 2016 19:26:55 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

Nov 16, 2016 19:14:51 GMT -5 daisylola11 said:

Yeah and your blood pressure/weight/urine tested

Lol OK, nevermind. I feel silly now.

No lol it's just a quick check up, no exciting ultrasound

[cosmicav]

EDD: 02-28 // 03-01

Weeks/Baby's Size: 25 weeks

Appointment plans/results: I had one today.

How ya feeling: I'm in misery honestly. My pelvis is so fucking sore--more than usual today because of the consulting doctor pressing on it to ask if stuff hurt. Spoiler: everything hurt (like excruciating in some places) and I have reduced range of motion in my one leg--I need physical therapy apparently in order to alleviate some pain. That combined with Tylenol and heating pads is all I can do. Baby is rocking around in there though so I am trying to focus on that instead.

Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why?
Like everyone else.... Christmas because I think baby will be old enough to get a real kick out of it. I also can't wait to see my first born be a rockin big brother to this one--though I know that is not limited to a holiday.

[kaits8]

EDD: 3/31


Weeks/Baby's Size: 20w5d


Appointment plans/results: nothing for another couple weeks


How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice): Feeling good! Still forgetting I'm pregnant most of the time, until I feel a random kick or have the pee for the 10th time in an hour..


Any pics (u/s, bump, nursery ideas, craft projects, etc)? Nothing this week! I have the crib built and bedding on order, but beyond that I have zero motivation. I should probably get at least a rug and a dresser at some point...but she won't care or notice for a long time so....


Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why? Christmas! She will be almost 9 months so it will hopefully be fun to see the girls open gifts together.

[callmeKD]

Nov 16, 2016 19:26:55 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

Nov 16, 2016 19:14:51 GMT -5 daisylola11 said:

Yeah and your blood pressure/weight/urine tested

Lol OK, nevermind. I feel silly now.

Don't feel silly, I had no idea either.

[Deleted]

Nov 16, 2016 20:39:39 GMT -5 callmeKD said:

Nov 16, 2016 19:26:55 GMT -5 @priss08 said:

Lol OK, nevermind. I feel silly now.

Don't feel silly, I had no idea either.

I was thinking the uterus hight checks but apparently my Dr doesn't do those? Or it's to early? IDK. I know we did those in NH.

[obi]

EDD: 3/10


Weeks/Baby's Size: 23w6d bunch of grapes


Appointment plans/results: endo was yesterday. Adjusted my evening carb ratio and upped one of my basals.


How ya feeling: (Symptoms, cravings, rants, raves, baby names, interesting articles, good buys, other advice)
I feel ok aside from the pelvic pain. All i want to do is get out and walk but it is too much. Im pretty much house-bound which sucks with a 17month old.

Any pics (u/s, bump, nursery ideas, craft projects, etc)?
Nope. Ive been wanting to start on a blanket but havent found the time. I have the same fabric as the Tula flora blue but cant decide if I want to pair it with a white vine embossed minky or a grey faux chinchilla.

Bonus GTKY: As we're nearing [American] Thanksgiving and Christmas, all of the holidays have been on my mind lately. Which "first holiday" are you most looking forward to celebrating with your M17 baby next year and why?

I guess Christmas. First year holidays are Nbd to me otherwise.

[amandamh2]

EDD: April 3
Weeks/baby size: 20 weeks
Appointment plans/results : finally had our as this week! Will post details in thread. Also had a very brief doctor's appointment
How ya feeling : pretty good, toddler spilled tea on my laptop so not around much since all I have is the tablet and I suck at typing on it.
GTKY: Christmas I guess. I'm learning this year that second year holidays are way more fun because they actually get into things

[meggypoo1]

Nov 18, 2016 20:04:10 GMT -5 amandamh2 said:

EDD: April 3
Weeks/baby size: 20 weeks
Appointment plans/results : finally had our as this week! Will post details in thread. Also had a very brief doctor's appointment
How ya feeling : pretty good, toddler spilled tea on my laptop so not around much since all I have is the tablet and I suck at typing on it.
GTKY: Christmas I guess. I'm learning this year that second year holidays are way more fun because they actually get into things

Agreed with the second year holiday thing! They have like zero idea what is happening all the way through to their birthdays