Ticker Change Week of 12/19

[marshian]

Oops, we forgot it again!


How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give?

[mreve]

I was just thinking I might actually start a thread for once if this wasn't posted when I got a chance to check in!

How far along are you? 15 weeks - maybe

How big is baby? Yellow canary

Upcoming appointments this week? Just got back from a doctors appointment. According to my ultrasound a few weeks ago I would actually be 15w4d today, so she adjusted my dates. I'm thinking for my own tracking I might leave it because I was temping the month I conceived and am confident in my dates and have always had consistent cycles. Plus DS was born at 39w6d by LMP, so I feel for me it's probably accurate. I don't know, though, I suppose an ultrasound could be more accurate? I guess 4 days really isn't that big of a difference, I just don't want to adjust all my thinking ahead and be impatient when it gets to June.

Any new symptoms or changes? Nausea seems to be gone and I have way more energy! Starting to get a bump. Now I'm finally to the part of pregnancy I enjoy 😊.

Rants/Raves/Questions? See above I guess!

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? The quiet book I sewed for DS. It's something I really wanted to make, and it's taken a long time, including a first trimester hiatus. I have one more page to make some finishing touches on yet this week, then it will be ready. I'm really proud of it, and may have to AW some pics here when it's completely assembled.

[violetrose]

How far along are you? 16 weeks 3 days

How big is baby? can of pop/avocado

Upcoming appointments this week? Had an appointment this morning. It was really quick and baby's heart beat was in the 150s.

Any new symptoms or changes? Nothing new really- heartburn, trouble sleeping, some constipation. But my belly is expanding more and I have a lot more energy!

Rants/Raves/Questions? Nope.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? The train table for DD and DS! They are obsessed with trains and I can't wait for them to see it/play with it!

[marshian]

mreve - I'm so jealous of people who can sew! That book sounds awesome!

[marshian]

violetrose - A train table sounds fun!

[mreve]

Dec 20, 2016 12:31:25 GMT -5 marshian said:

mreve - I'm so jealous of people who can sew! That book sounds awesome!

Ha! I'm jealous of people who can sew too! I'm very much a beginner but I love doing it and want to get better at it.

[sdlaura]

How far along are you? 15+1

How big is baby? I've read apple or avocado

Upcoming appointments this week? Not till after Christmas

Any new symptoms or changes? Some insomnia. I think it's more related to my mind racing and thinking about holiday travel, work stuff, etc. after getting up to pee than anything else pregnancy-specific.

I think I also have a wheat or gluten sensitivity all of a sudden. I googled and I guess it can happen during pregnancy. Both my babies were sensitive to wheat while I was nursing and I had to cut it out, so I guess it kind of makes sense. I get headaches and dizziness and extra fatigue after wheat/gluten. I've never had an issue with it before. I'm limiting those things now and plan to ask my doctor at my next appointment.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? I'm excited for the kids to open their Santa gifts. We already did gifts from us at our house last weekend since I didn't want to cart everything cross country for the real holiday. Before she knew I was pregnant, DD requested a "stroller with twins." So I ordered the kids a PB Kids bassinet stroller with a girl and boy baby doll. I think they're going to love it. Santa is also bringing them a marble run and a couple other smaller things.

mreve, I would just keep the date discrepancy in mind if you go late so you don't get forced into anything. My babies have always measured a little ahead, even though I've known my date of conception.

[cateyes]

How far along are you? 15 +2

How big is baby? Apple or Sponge Bob

Upcoming appointments this week? None until next Tuesday for the 16 week check up.

Any new symptoms or changes? Tired still all the time, and have more headaches that kill plus constipation is becoming no joke

Rants/Raves/Questions? I have been taking a colace a day for 3 days now and hardly nothing. I don't know what else to do to help with this constipation!

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? My mom's present! She always fills are stockings and hers never gets filled so we are sneaking in to fill hers this year and surprise her!

[marshian]

sdlaura - A wheat or gluten sensitivity would be no fun. I hope it's not too bad.

cateyes - I upped to two Colace a day (spaced out about 8 hours) for a couple days when it was really rough. That helped and I went back to just the one. Maybe try that? You could also try eating some prunes. I almost got that desperate.

[sdlaura]

In addition to marshian 's suggestion, what about eating pears, cateyes? That's what I give my kids when they're having trouble

[cateyes]

I will try both of these things. I can't believe how fast and strong this has come on and stuck!

[eucalyptus]

How far along are you? 16 weeks, 1 day

How big is baby? Pickle

Upcoming appointments this week? Regular doctor appointment later this week

Any new symptoms or changes? Having more trouble sleeping so I did break out the snoogle last night. It was wonderful.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I had the stomach flu last weekend and I feel like my digestion is still getting back to normal.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? The one to tell my nieces that we're having a baby!

[sabrinaml]

How far along are you? 14w 3d

How big is baby? Troll doll, house mouse

Upcoming appointments this week? Nothing until Jan

Any new symptoms or changes? I haven't taken the unisom/B6 combo all week. Constipation is still an issue. (I was able to go yesterday and I think I lost like 5 pounds. Probably not really that much, but it sure seemed like it!) discharge is getting to be more and more each day (so gross)

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just what was stated above. I also think I'm starting to feel some movement, but not completely sure.


GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? My inlaws keep asking about a family weekend get away. So we are going in with SIL to give them a family weekend in the dells. (Well just sat-Sunday)
My mom has an Alaskan Ulu, (really cool chopping tool that is rounded, if you've never heard of it.) she's had hers for over 15 years and never had a sharpener for it, so I found a sharpening tool for it. Nothing too exciting.
This years gifts are pretty lame.

[sabrinaml]

Oh I do have a R/R/Q. Rant- my boobs are huge. I can't wear my normal medium size t-shirts because they are so tight it hurts, but I have 0 bump/reason to bust out any maternity shirt. I basically live in tank tops and hoodies.
I had to go buy a new maternity bra yesterday since one of the few that actually fit had the underwire poking out. Now I'm starting to think I probably should have gone up a cup size in case they continue to get bigger.

[marshian]

How far along are you? 14 weeks

How big is baby? Troll doll (kinda creepy)

Upcoming appointments this week? None until January

Any new symptoms or changes? More discharge (fun), still fighting constipation, getting some lower back aches, heartburn is threatening to come back (depending on what I eat)

Rants/Raves/Questions? I got a Snoogle! The first night wasn't great, but the next two I slept really well. So far, so good! Though I end up on my back, but I sleep well that way, so no complaints.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? I got H a doppler because he likely won't make it to any of our appointments and he's disappointed he can't see anything live. So while it's not an U/S, at least he can hear baby in there!

[marshian]

sabrinaml - Sounds like you need some new shirts! Holiday sales! So far mine are about the same size, which is good because any bigger and I too will be busting out of my clothes.

[punkybrewster]

How far along are you? 14w1d (forgot to do this yesterday!)

How big is baby? 2 Troll dolls

Upcoming appointments this week? Nothing until January

Any new symptoms or changes? The nausea and exhaustion is definitely wearing off for the most part. It still comes in waves, and I'm tired, but not to the extent I was before.

Rants/Raves/Questions? This is really starting to get real for me now. I am starting to panic internally about how I am going to handle two babies. Even one baby is overwhelming. I don't have tons of experience with newborns, so it's all a lot to take in and figure out.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? My best friend's 6 year old daughter. We got her an American Girl doll crib that she has been begging for, with a few accessories to go with it. I know she is going to be thrilled.

[redrock]

How far along are you? 14 weeks (tomorrow)

How big is baby? peach

Upcoming appointments this week? Nope, next group meeting is in January, not sure what day

Any new symptoms or changes? Insomnia is back here and there, painful nipples, ever expanding uterus

Rants/Raves/Questions? Not really. I'm getting more excited now and it all seems more real. Starting to try to think of names, which is soooo hard.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? I'm super excited for DS to open his tractor bicycle as he calls it. It's all he's been asking "merry christmas" to bring him for months! Well he wanted a kitty for a while too, but maybe next year.

[cheezee]

Merry Christmas Eve Eve ladies!!

How far along are you? 15 weeks

How big is baby? A box of crayons

Upcoming appointments this week? Not until after the new year

Any new symptoms or changes? I don't want to jinx anything but I think my nausea and vomiting are gone. I have felt so much better these last few nights and I have only been taking the diclegis.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just so excited that I've felt somewhat normal these past few days.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? I'm so excited to give MIL some pics of H and his brothers that we recreated. It is hilarious!!

[teachermomtobe]

How far along are you? 15w1d

How big is baby? Avocado

Upcoming appointments this week? None until January

Any new symptoms or changes? Feeling pretty good!

Rants/Raves/Questions? I wish I had a bump. I think it would help my PAIF brain. I have a little one but most people don't notice.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? I'm not really excited to give any specific gift. I got people what they wanted but nothing is over the top wow.

[applemuffins]

This is my first time checking in to one of these. Just waited to get my Christmas dinner cooking started and send some work emails when the husband is done with the computer.


How far along are you? 16 weeks

How big is baby? Avocado

Upcoming appointments this week? In one week we have our elective 3D ultrasound and will hopefully find out the sex!

Any new symptoms or changes? I've definitely been feeling baby moving. Bras are starting to get small. 2 people have guessed I'm pregnant just by looking at me, and I even had loose tops on. Pretty sure I saw a 3rd stare very obviously but she didn't say anything. I think the secret will be out soon.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Not pregnancy related, but DD seems to be getting a rash all over. I think it's eczema. She had it as a baby and she had a lot of food allergies but she's supposed to have grown out of them. Last time she had a rash like this, it's because we changed laundry detergent but we haven't this time. Still using free and clear. Didn't change any soap, lotion, shampoo etc. either. We are fostering a cat as of this week so I hope it's not that. When she was tested she didn't have pet allergies, but that was 2 years ago so who knows.

GTKY: What present are you most excited to give? Our dog had to be put down unexpectedly just after Thanksgiving which was pretty devastating. I had someone create a portrait of her as a family gift. I haven't even looked at it yet because I want to be surprised too. It's my small way of having her here with us for Christmas.