Pregnant check in 12-5

[DVMmomma]

Hi there! Almost forgot to do this today! Welcome to the new comers! Please let me know if I forgot anyone and please update me with your due dates if you're new!

Week/Team/Fruit:

Appointments this week:

Symptoms:

Rants/Raves/Questions:

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture!

@wineandcupcakes - Twins due February
nomnom - B/G Twins due February
@jacks605 - B/G Twins due February
HeyMrsPotter - Twins due February
callmeKD – B/G twins due March
dukegirlsc - B/G twins due March
nic1231 – B/G twins due April
mustloveerica - Twins due April
LydiaDeetz - Twin girls due April
DVMmomma - Twin girls due April
fightersince83 – Triplet boys due May
river - Twins due May
lch1309 - Twins due May
Run20K - B/G Twins due May
lindsay - Twins due June
lotusbee - Twins due...June?
Crisco Salad - Twins due... July?
twotxmommies - Twins due... July?

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So surreal to see my name in the the next group of us ready to go here in February! @nomnom @wineandcupcakes HeyMrsPotter

Week/Team/Fruit: 30 weeks, 3 days. Team Purple- cantaloupe.

Appointments this week: U/S and OB appt Friday.

Symptoms: holy hip and low back pain!! Guess my move over this last weekend took more of a toll than I realized. And so tired...

Rants/Raves/Questions: I'll edit and add later when I have something.

GTKY: How many pets do you have? None...3 kiddos will be more than enough!!!

[nic1231]

Hello! Happy December!

Week/Team/Fruit: 22+5 / purple /size of water bottles

Appointments this week:
Next week 24 week appt 10/14

Symptoms:
Aches and pains

Rants/Raves/Questions:
Just curious the odds of ending up on bed rest

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! We have 1, black lab, cash who just turned 7

[nomnom]

Week/Team/Fruit: 28w3d, purple

Appointments this week: Growth scan and OB on Thursday. FX baby girl is about as big as baby boy. I want to find out if baby B can be at all bigger than baby A for a vaginal delivery and what margin they'll allow. Anyone know why it's bad for baby B to be bigger?

Symptoms: Belly and back achiness. I did way too much late last week and almost ended up in L&D Saturday night. I managed to get things to calm down by drinking a bunch of water and laying as still as possible on my left side for an hour. I've decided I need to take it easier.

Rants/Raves/Questions: Nothing.

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! My cat is Sassi (see avatar pic). We have three other cats too.

[lindsay]

Week/Team/Fruit: 14w4d, TBD, beets (I think it's a root veggie but oh well)

Appointments this week: checkup next Friday

Symptoms: heart burn, still throwing up some mornings, my already ginormous breasts feel even more ginormous, which I didn't think was possible

Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm loving the extra energy!

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Two- a dog and a cat

[lindsay]

@tweetynicks I think it's because in order for most OBs to allow you deliver vaginally, they want to know that baby A is head down so he/she can come out ok, and then as long as baby B is a similar or smaller size, Baby B should be able to come out vaginally too regardless of position. I could be wrong, but that is what my OB told me regarding baby A's position being important, so I kinda deduced the rest..

[fightersince83]

Week/Team/fruit: 16 weeks should be dill pickles but they measured ahead so I have 2 pomegranates and a naval orange in there. Team blue
Appointments: I see the OB on Wednesday for the hospital intake and I want another cervical length check.
Symptoms: nausea, aches, tired. The usual.
Rants/ Raves/ Questions: there's so much to do right now and it's tough to not be able to do any of it. 1. because I'm not supposed to and 2. because I'm too tired/nauseated.
GTKY: 2 dogs

[lastkiss]

Week/Team/Fruit: 16 wks today/one boy, one tbd/ action figures

Appointments this week: nothing this week

Symptoms: exhausted still, nausea is coming and going, lots of phlegm (I don't know if I have a cold or if it's pregnancy related but it sucks)

Rants/Raves/Questions: will I ever get 2nd tri energy?

Also will it ever stop snowing???


GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture!
1 dog - Lotus. She's almost two. She's from the Humane Society so we did a DNA test to figure out what she is - turned out to be a German Shepherd/ Rottweiler/ Collie / Beagle
The German Shepherd and Collie traits are definitely the predominant ones

[river]

Good luck at your appointments, @jacks605 and fightersince83!

nic1231, have your doctors talked about the possibility of going on bed rest? (I've been worrying about it despite no indication). Happy birthday to your pup!

nomnom, I hope they're measuring the same this week!

I'm very jealous of your energy, lindsay! I hope the vomiting stops soon!

That's an adorable picture, lastkiss. I agree 100% on looking for the 2nd tri energy.

[river]

Week/Team/Fruit: 16w4d, b/g, dill pickles

Appointments this week: nothing until the 21st

Symptoms: tired all the time, headaches/sinus issues

Rants/Raves/Questions: My rave is pregnancy leggings. I don't know that I'll wear anything else all winter.

Pets - I have two amazing French Bulldogs.

[nic1231]

river no not yet. They have discussed restrictions or reduced work days and that makes me nervous.

[fightersince83]

river those dogs are adorable

[schmella]

Popping in- oh my gosh so many PoMs to be!
@nic1232, river, even though everyone assumes twin pregnancy equals bedrest, that is so very rarely the case. Nowadays it is only recommended for a handful of very specific conditions- you will most likely not have to go on bedrest.

[LydiaDeetz]

23 weeks / team pink / bunch of grapes lol

No appointments this week.

Lots of lower back and hip pain. I loathe and love bedtime: I don't have DD climbing and clamoring for attention, but preg-somnia is forreal. Also, as it was with DD, the twins become super active at night and it often feels like a karate match is happening in my ute.

GTKY: We have 2 four year old German Shepherds. Kona and Cappuccina are sisters from the same litter.

[Run20K]

Week/Team/Fruit: 13 / Purple / Hot Jalapeno

Appointments this week: None

Symptoms: Exhaustion, Pinching feeling when I cough or sneeze

Rants/Raves/Questions: We had a great N/T scan last week, and our 1st trimester screen blood results came in yesterday - everything is normal, so we're thankful!

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! We have a tabby cat.

Lydiadeetz - I'm a shepherd lover - your dogs are gorgeous!

[Crisco Salad]

Week/Team/Fruit: 10w1d/finding out/ green olive - due July 2 DVMmomma

Appointments this week: My first OB appointment on Thursday. I was seeing a midwife before, but have risked out of delivering with her.

Symptoms: nausea if I'm hungry but otherwise feeling pretty good

Rants/Raves/Questions: I know the OB will probably answer this for me on Thursday, but what can I expect in regards to frequency of appointments? I will probably see an OB and a MFM, correct?

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! No pets for us. My 2.5 year old is allergic

[mustloveerica]

Week/Team/Fruit: 22 weeks today/ team double pink/ corn on the cobs

Appointments this week: growth scan tomorrow

Symptoms: none

Rants/Raves/Questions: feeling very consistent kicks now! The popcorn feeling started on Friday and now I pretty much get them from one or both babies anytime I sit still. So exciting!!!

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Oh boy. Too many....1 Great Dane named Dexter, 1 Akita mix named Bindi, and 3 cats named Bella, Bernadette and Dave. If anyone has any suggestions for keeping dogs away from babies please share. My biggest fear is one of our giant breed dogs will step on a baby.

[DVMmomma]

Week/Team/Fruit: 19/pink on pink/zesty zucchinis. Not just a zucchini. A zesty one. Whatever the heck that is. 

Appointments this week: Dentist tomorrow for my bi-annual cleaning. CAN'T WAIT.

Symptoms: Occasionally feeling like my uterus might fall out when they decide to stack front to back. 

Rants/Raves/Questions: Is it weird to have them 'like bunk beds'? I don't really care what position they want to be in this early in the game but every ultrasound I've had the tech has said "oh! Look! It's like they're in bunk beds!" As if this is unusual. 

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! We have a dog, two cats, a green cheek conure, a parrotlet and two fish tanks. To add to the crazy, we had another dog until just recently when we found him a better home out of the city where he can be a herding dog and much happier. I can't remember how to post pictures from the desktop version so I'll post them on tapatalk. If anyone wants to remind me how to post photos that would be swell!

[DVMmomma]

Crisco Salad I think it makes a difference if your twins are spontaneous or IVF (maybe? or maybe this is just because the mamas with IVF already had an MFM they see?) and also if they're di/di, mo/di or mo/mo. I'm spontaneous and mo/di so I don't see an MFM- just my ObGyn. The frequency of appointments is crazy in my opinion. I see the Ob as often as I did with DD1- every 4 weeks or so to start but I have ultrasounds every day. Ok not really. But it seems like that. I had one at 12 weeks, 16, 18, and will have one at 20 and every 2 weeks after that until 32 weeks when it changes to weekly.

[Crisco Salad]

Dec 6, 2016 11:29:41 GMT -5 DVMmomma said:

Crisco Salad I think it makes a difference if your twins are spontaneous or IVF (maybe? or maybe this is just because the mamas with IVF already had an MFM they see?) and also if they're di/di, mo/di or mo/mo. I'm spontaneous and mo/di so I don't see an MFM- just my ObGyn. The frequency of appointments is crazy in my opinion. I see the Ob as often as I did with DD1- every 4 weeks or so to start but I have ultrasounds every day. Ok not really. But it seems like that. I had one at 12 weeks, 16, 18, and will have one at 20 and every 2 weeks after that until 32 weeks when it changes to weekly.

Thanks. My twins are di/di and spontaneous. 

I guess I'm used to frequent ultrasounds since I had them with my son. I was there every two weeks from 14 weeks until 32. I had what they kept referring to as a dynamic cervix where the length would be short (like 2.1 cm) one week and then my next appointment it was nice and long. I was on bedrest from 27 weeks until I delivered. 

I was REALLY hoping for an uncomplicated pregnancy this time. LOL for days. 

[twotxmommies]

All your fur babies are so cute!

Week/Team/Fruit: 9w/4d / finding out soon / cherry - due 7/8

Appointments this week: Friday OB & ultrasound (this week is crawling by)

Symptoms: sick of feeling sick and tired of being tired...

Rants/Raves/Questions: see symptoms! lol Ready to speak with a MFM and get real info

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! 2 small dogs. 1 cat. 1 bunny and 2 fire belly toads. PSA: to anyone who has ever thought about getting a bunny, DO NOT DO IT.

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@willy- I have spontaneous Di/Di twins and only see an OB.

DVMmomma- guessing she means both are sideways. My two have been that way for 80%of my pg. they face each other but guessing yours are both face up. Funny way to describe it though!

[DVMmomma]

A dynamic uterus! Sounds like a superhero. With di/di you're 'least risk' of the twin options so that's nice! Not sure how much your previous complications will play into things though. I definitely don't think you'll have to see an MFM and hopefully it's smooth sailing for you this time! Bedrest at 27 weeks sounds terrible.

ETA tag Crisco Salad

[twotxmommies]

Dec 6, 2016 11:33:26 GMT -5 Crisco Salad said:

Dec 6, 2016 11:29:41 GMT -5 DVMmomma said:

Crisco Salad I think it makes a difference if your twins are spontaneous or IVF (maybe? or maybe this is just because the mamas with IVF already had an MFM they see?) and also if they're di/di, mo/di or mo/mo. I'm spontaneous and mo/di so I don't see an MFM- just my ObGyn. The frequency of appointments is crazy in my opinion. I see the Ob as often as I did with DD1- every 4 weeks or so to start but I have ultrasounds every day. Ok not really. But it seems like that. I had one at 12 weeks, 16, 18, and will have one at 20 and every 2 weeks after that until 32 weeks when it changes to weekly.

Thanks. My twins are di/di and spontaneous. 

I guess I'm used to frequent ultrasounds since I had them with my son. I was there every two weeks from 14 weeks until 32. I had what they kept referring to as a dynamic cervix where the length would be short (like 2.1 cm) one week and then my next appointment it was nice and long. I was on bedrest from 27 weeks until I delivered. 

I was REALLY hoping for an uncomplicated pregnancy this time. LOL for days. 

With spontaneous di/di twins, my OB doesn't refer to a MFM until 20 weeks. Given your pregnancy history, I would think your OB might refer you sooner. Fingers crossed your cervix stays in check this pregnancy. Bed rest at 27 weeks... have you seen every episode of Friends ever made?

[twotxmommies]

Dec 6, 2016 11:38:18 GMT -5 DVMmomma said:

A dynamic uterus! Sounds like a superhero. With di/di you're 'least risk' of the twin options so that's nice! Not sure how much your previous complications will play into things though. I definitely don't think you'll have to see an MFM and hopefully it's smooth sailing for you this time! Bedrest at 27 weeks sounds terrible.

ETA tag Crisco Salad

Ah haha.. I literally thought this but did not want to offend anyone! So glad you said it.. superhero.   

[Crisco Salad]

Dec 6, 2016 11:47:18 GMT -5 twotxmommies said:

Dec 6, 2016 11:33:26 GMT -5 Crisco Salad said:

Thanks. My twins are di/di and spontaneous. 

I guess I'm used to frequent ultrasounds since I had them with my son. I was there every two weeks from 14 weeks until 32. I had what they kept referring to as a dynamic cervix where the length would be short (like 2.1 cm) one week and then my next appointment it was nice and long. I was on bedrest from 27 weeks until I delivered. 

I was REALLY hoping for an uncomplicated pregnancy this time. LOL for days. 

With spontaneous di/di twins, my OB doesn't refer to a MFM until 20 weeks. Given your pregnancy history, I would think your OB might refer you sooner. Fingers crossed your cervix stays in check this pregnancy. Bed rest at 27 weeks... have you seen every episode of Friends ever made?

I have seen every episode of Friends, The West Wing, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and many more. Oh, and I read about 30 books within that time too! 

I don't think that will be an option this time though with a toddler running around, too.

[nomnom]

Dec 6, 2016 11:53:45 GMT -5 Crisco Salad said:

Dec 6, 2016 11:47:18 GMT -5 twotxmommies said:

With spontaneous di/di twins, my OB doesn't refer to a MFM until 20 weeks. Given your pregnancy history, I would think your OB might refer you sooner. Fingers crossed your cervix stays in check this pregnancy. Bed rest at 27 weeks... have you seen every episode of Friends ever made?

I have seen every episode of Friends, The West Wing, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and many more. Oh, and I read about 30 books within that time too! 

I don't think that will be an option this time though with a toddler running around, too.

You might want to take up lassoing as a hobby.

[callmeKD]

re: seeing an MFM vs. OB - mine are di/di. I'm AMA plus higher risk because I had pre-e, GD and pre-term labor/birth during my 1st pregnancy and have GD again.

I've been to the MFM twice - once for genetic counseling and the NT scan and then again at 24 weeks for a level 2 U/S.

my OB will only send me to the MFM if there appears to be an issue (or they need better U/S pics.)

[callmeKD]

Week/Team/Fruit: 27+ weeks/purple/bunch of bananas

Appointments this week: u/s (growth check) and OB appt on Friday

Symptoms: tired. post nasal drip. and tired. (did I mention that I am tired?)

Rants/Raves/Questions: nothing right now.

GTKY: How many pets do you have? Share a picture! we have 2 border collies (both rescued).

[nic1231]

@wineandcupcakes they haven't specifically said bedrest yet. But apparently because of the type of job I do and the physical labor involved, one of the doctors said once I hit third tri, we will have to visit restrictions amongst other things.