2nd Tri Check In, Week of 2/5

[teachermomtobe]

This is a weekly check-in for PAIF members in their second trimester. Feel free to join at 14 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell on your way to 3rd tri after 27 weeks.

If there are any newcomers that would like to be added to the list, post below (and tag me) and include:
-EDD and team if you know/team green if you aren't finding out?
-How far along you are?
-Upcoming appointments?
-Anything you’d like to share?

Take a second to add your info to this thread now that you've graduated 1st tri:
www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/11024/spotting-poll-helpful-show-newbies

Everyone else: How are you doing? What’s new?

QOTW: It's Super Bowl Sunday! Do you watch the game? Rooting for a certain team? Just excited to eat the food?


May
river 5/18 (deliver 5/4, boy/girl twins)
fightersince83 5/21 (probable early delivery, boy triplets)
airbear916 5/29 (girl)

June
ihatepizza 6/1 (team green)
ttcbabyj 6/4 (deliver 5/15, girl)
cateyes 6/11 (boy)
teachermomtobe 6/15 (girl)

July
@katerli 7/7 (boy/girl twins)
juliayadda 7/13
JustJudy 7/28 (girl)
easilyunamused 7/29

[teachermomtobe]

I'm 21w3d. DH felt her kick/punch for the first time last week. The movements felt like they were getting stronger over the course of last week but they seem to be not as noticeable again (but definitely there). I keep reminding myself it's still early and it's a first pregnancy so that's normal.

QOTW: I live in Patriots country so I am psyched about today! The food is always delicious regardless of who is playing. Unfortunately DH had to travel today for work so he's not home and I am going to a friend's birthday/Super Bowl party but will probably leave before the game or during half-time because I have a bad cold and I just want to be snuggled up on my own couch.

[easilyunamused]

teachermomtobe, don't worry. I'm sure soon enough you'll be over the babe kicking your insides

I'm 15+1 today. I have my second OB appointment on Wed. I've been feeling ok, still super tired. But I try to push through all of that.

QOTW: I love football! I watch any and all game. Sorry teachermomtobe, I need to root for the Falcons this year. 😊 At least your team makes it to the SB. I'll most likely never see the Detroit Lions go in my lifetime. Lol

[yoshijo28]

teachermomtobe can you add me please?
EDD 8/4 team, singleton, team pink!

I'm 14w2d. Feeling good just having some pressure in my lower abdomen. I'm kind of sick of overanalyzing every little pain so I'm just going to say it's normal

Qotw: were having my family over but I don't like football. So I'll eat nachos and play with my niece and nephew

[teachermomtobe]

Welcome to 2nd tri yoshijo28

[fightersince83]

Hey ladies,
I'm 25 weeks today with my identical triplet boys. I ended up in L&D late Friday night (technically Saturday morning) due to contractions. Luckily, they were able to stop the contractions with an IV and a shot of medication. My cervix was closed but they didn't measure the length so I'll be curious to see if there have been changes (hopefully not). DD was asleep and fortunately my bff had flown in that night because my shower was the next morning. She stayed with DD while we went to the hospital. They released us after a few hours since there were no more contractions and my labs were ok.

[shytimes]

Lurking fightersince83 glad they were able to stop the contractions! Keep us posted

[easilyunamused]

fightersince83, glad they were able to control the contractions. I hope they stay away!

[fightersince83]

teachermomtobe feel better! Also baby could have turned so could be hitting/kicking your organs instead of toward the outside of your belly. Fun times
yoshijo28 I had a lot of pulling/tightness and pinching when I was pregnant with DD. This time too because things grew so quickly. Oh and welcome!!

[ttcbabyj]

Welcome to 2nd tri yoshijo28

Hello everyone!
I officially have a bump! I'm so excited. It still kind of looks like I'm just gaining weight, but my stomach is noticeably bigger. I haven't gained a pound yet, which is still freaking awesome. I'm currently 23 weeks. Only one week until V-day. But my OB told me they would try to save baby now. Good to know. I think I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions every now and then. They are kind of like tense, throbbing feelings in my bottom ( I have a retroverted uterus so it is more toward the back). They kind of freak me out a little.
I've decided to have a baby shower. I was really on the fence for awhile. I've been a horrible friend for the past couple of years because of IF. So I kind of felt like I didn't deserve one. But my BFF has insisted.

QOTW: I didn't watch the game. DH watched it with a few friends downstairs and we just ordered pizza. Yummy!

[ihatepizza]

Welcome to 2nd try yoshijo28

fightersince83, I'm glad they were able to stop the contractions, do they have a plan moving forward ?

easilyunamused, sending you good vibes for your OB appointment

teachermomtobe, that completely happened to me !! Now at 23 weeks they are pretty much strong all the time

[fightersince83]

Feb 6, 2017 9:52:24 GMT -5 ihatepizza said:

Welcome to 2nd try yoshijo28

fightersince83, I'm glad they were able to stop the contractions, do they have a plan moving forward ?

easilyunamused, sending you good vibes for your OB appointment

teachermomtobe, that completely happened to me !! Now at 23 weeks they are pretty much strong all the time

I'm sure we'll discuss it more in depth at my appointments this week. I see the OB Wednesday and the MFM on Thursday. The hospital called my OB for direction when I was in L&D so he's well aware. I also emailed my MFM as soon as we were released. We've exchanged a few emails back and forth since then but the overall message was that we did the right thing and to let him know of any other changes. Keep an eye out for anything unusual and head straight to L&D if something is out of the ordinary.

[yoshijo28]

fightersince83 so happy they were able to stop the contractions!

[JustJudy]

teachermomtobe Thanks for the check in. I can't wait for real movement!

easilyunamused, I feel you so much on the tiredness, I'm over it!

yoshijo28, Welcome!!!

fightersince83, So glad they were able to stop the contractions. You're doing such an awesome job growing three humans!

ttcbabyj I am really hoping I don't gain much weight with this pregnancy. Enjoy your shower, you absolutely deserve it.

[JustJudy]

AFM, I moved my OB appointment from Friday to tomorrow bc I NEED to get this nausea under control. Especially since we leave for Ireland in a week, I refuse to ruin our amazing vacation. The Diclegis worked for about a week but now I'm back to all day dry heaving, I had to take two Zofran yesterday and they give me diarrhea. Pregnancy is so glamorous!

QOTW: My FIL is from Mass and my family doesn't have a pro football team, so J and I are definitely Patriots fans.

[ihatepizza]

Feb 6, 2017 10:48:31 GMT -5 fightersince83 said:

Feb 6, 2017 9:52:24 GMT -5 ihatepizza said:

Welcome to 2nd try yoshijo28

fightersince83, I'm glad they were able to stop the contractions, do they have a plan moving forward ?

easilyunamused, sending you good vibes for your OB appointment

teachermomtobe, that completely happened to me !! Now at 23 weeks they are pretty much strong all the time

I'm sure we'll discuss it more in depth at my appointments this week. I see the OB Wednesday and the MFM on Thursday. The hospital called my OB for direction when I was in L&D so he's well aware. I also emailed my MFM as soon as we were released. We've exchanged a few emails back and forth since then but the overall message was that we did the right thing and to let him know of any other changes. Keep an eye out for anything unusual and head straight to L&D if something is out of the ordinary.

I hope they have a good plan for you and that you are able to stay relaxed and keep those babies cooking. Are you off work now?

[ihatepizza]

Just got back from my OB's office, she put me off work and made it clear that she rarely puts anyone off work. I have a lot of health issues pre pregnancy and now that I have an incompetent cervix she wants me on modified bed rest and free from stress. I'm back on progesterone (good thing I kept my left overs from IVF). I have weekly ultrasounds and twice weekly appointments (regular and high risk OB)

I have so many feelings, I'm terrified of losing this baby (I hit 24 weeks on Thursday) and it being all my bodies fault. I'm also mourning the loss of finally feeling okay in this pregnancy. I'm going to talk to some NICU mamas to be prepared for what to expect. Oh and I love my job so I'm mourning leaving my patients (my OB assured me over and over that being off work is the best thing)

DH of course is AMAZING, I married the right man. He already has listed the help of our social circle so that I will not have to cook or clean or do anything for the next 16 weeks but also so I won't be socially isolated.

[easilyunamused]

Sorry that you're still dealing with beibg sick everyday, JustJudy. I hope you can feel better before your trip. Being on the plane and feeling like that sucks.

ihatepizza, I'm sorry you're dealing with bed rest and having to leave your job early. I hope that the low stress will keep your baby snuggled in for a lot longer!

[fightersince83]

Feb 6, 2017 14:37:21 GMT -5 ihatepizza said:

Feb 6, 2017 10:48:31 GMT -5 fightersince83 said:

I'm sure we'll discuss it more in depth at my appointments this week. I see the OB Wednesday and the MFM on Thursday. The hospital called my OB for direction when I was in L&D so he's well aware. I also emailed my MFM as soon as we were released. We've exchanged a few emails back and forth since then but the overall message was that we did the right thing and to let him know of any other changes. Keep an eye out for anything unusual and head straight to L&D if something is out of the ordinary.

I hope they have a good plan for you and that you are able to stay relaxed and keep those babies cooking. Are you off work now?

Oh yeah, I've been on modified bed rest for 9 weeks now. I'm taking it even easier than normal this week. Anything to stay on bed rest at home vs. having to be in the hospital for the remainder of this pregnancy. Obviously if it's necessary, then that's what I'll do, but if I can't avoid it I want to do everything I can to avoid it.

[fightersince83]

ihatepizza YH does sound amazing. That's great that you'll have such a good support system. It sucks to have to deal with concerns/risks, but you're doing exactly what you need to do to give your baby the best possible odds. Modified bed rest isn't so bad. You can get up for short periods of time and go on short outings. I always use the electric carts or if I have someone with me and there's one available we use a wheelchair. Going out to eat is pretty much the only outings I do these days. A short walk to/from the car and you're sitting the rest of the time so it's okay.

[ihatepizza]

Feb 6, 2017 16:17:40 GMT -5 fightersince83 said:

ihatepizza YH does sound amazing. That's great that you'll have such a good support system. It sucks to have to deal with concerns/risks, but you're doing exactly what you need to do to give your baby the best possible odds. Modified bed rest isn't so bad. You can get up for short periods of time and go on short outings. I always use the electric carts or if I have someone with me and there's one available we use a wheelchair. Going out to eat is pretty much the only outings I do these days. A short walk to/from the car and you're sitting the rest of the time so it's okay.

Thanks, I'm a very high energy person who works a very high energy fast paced job. I will do anything for this baby but I'm also terrified. I know it's best to have a schedule and to reach out to others often but I'm worried about keeping busy. The funny thing is I have completely purchased/was donated all baby items and the nursery is done so I can't even keep busy with that

[yoshijo28]

ihatepizza ((hugs)) I'm sorry things aren't going the way you planned. Everything crossed that baby stays in for as long as possible!

[airbear916]

teachermomtobe, yay for baby kicks! Once I started feeling the baby it became more consistent but some days I feel her move a lot more than others. I think it has a lot to do with the position like Fighter said.

yoshijo28, Welcome! I had pressure feelings in my belly when I was around the same amount of weeks as you. I had them for weeks after too. I think it was just organs shifting and the uterus moving upwards.

fightersince83, I'm sorry you ended up in L&D but glad they got everything under control. Did you still have your baby shower the next morning? Hope so and hope it went great!

ttcbabyj, It's nice when the bump starts to show! Congrats!

@justjudy, I hope you can get some relief. That's awful. Have a great time in Ireland! I'm so jealous!

ihatepizza, I'm sorry you were put on bed rest. I'm glad your husband is so supportive and has enlisted so much help! Just take it easy and try to stay stress-free. I know it's much easier said than done.

AFM- I'm 24 weeks today. I had my glucose test this morning. It wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting. I hope I pass it. I also had to get a ton of other blood work done. They're now checking to see if I possibly have some sort of infection that could be affecting the baby's growth. Hopefully it will all come back normal. I have another growth check and OB appointment scheduled for Monday. I'm just praying the baby didn't lose anymore ground. We set up our registry this weekend and got a crib so that was fun!

QOTW- I'm a Raven's fan but I did watch most of the Superbowl. It was a pretty exciting game. Wasn't really rooting hardcore one way or another.

[juliayadda]

17w5d for me. I am exceptionally tired today. I am going to see La La Land tonight and I hope I can stay awake.

I found out this weekend that two people I know are due a month after me. It's crazy and wonderful as now I hope we can manage to get together with our bambinos for play dates while on mat leave!

[cateyes]

Hey everyone! I am 22weeks and a couple days and can hardly believe we here. I feel like I say this every week, but legit, it is how I feel EVERY week. We had our AS scan and a follow up scan yesterday to get some of the missing pictures and baby boy is doing well and all looks good.

We finished our registry this weekend after we announced to family and friends we were expecting a boy so that was a lot of fun. We also finally allowed ourselves to fully embrace this pregnancy and went shopping for some baby clothes. We kind of went overboard but had such a great time and I cried with each purchase because I can just imagine our little guy in these outfits and in our arms. So surreal.

This week we are working on the nursery and this weekend we plan to go buy our crib and car seat since BRU is having a huge trade in sale and we have some old stuff from nieces and such. I feel like this is getting real and feeling less like a dream that I will wake up from!

[fightersince83]

airbear916 yeah I did go to my
Shower the next morning. I had fun but I was tired since I didn't get home until 4:30 am. I'm glad I went though. Congrats on v-day & fx for good news Monday!
ihatepizza I've been reading and started some crochet projects. These trips are exhausting me so I'm also sleeping a lot which takes up a lot of my day. It's good the nursery is done. Even though I'm off, I can't do anything in there since I can't lift and need to limit bending and standing. I just got DH to build the cribs. Everything else is still a mess

ETA clarification: its good that your nursery is done. My shit's a mess 😂

[ihatepizza]

Feb 7, 2017 21:56:30 GMT -5 fightersince83 said:

airbear916 yeah I did go to my
Shower the next morning. I had fun but I was tired since I didn't get home until 4:30 am. I'm glad I went though. Congrats on v-day & fx for good news Monday!
ihatepizza I've been reading and started some crochet projects. These trips are exhausting me so I'm also sleeping a lot which takes up a lot of my day. It's good the nursery is done. Even though I'm off, I can't do anything in there since I can't lift and need to limit bending and standing. I just got DH to build the cribs. Everything else is still a mess

ETA clarification: its good that your nursery is done. My shit's a mess 😂

I was actually thinking of learning crochet!! And I hear you on the sleep, I've been sleeping as much as I can guilt free (I'm sure it's the last time I'll sleep before baby turns 18). I hear you about the struggle about not doing anything, my house is a mess

[fightersince83]

ihatepizza there are great step by step videos on YouTube if you want to learn. I made some cute bear hats from one video