****2nd Tri Check-in 3/9****

[nutmeg8484]

Happy Monday to everyone! 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 - or team green if you aren't finding out)
- How far along you are?
- Any appointments or other updates?

QOTW: Since we all worked so hard to get here. What has been your favorite part of pregnancy so far? What are you most looking forward to in the next few months?


Last Week!
turquoisequeen - June 3 (boy) – Good luck in 3rd Tri! Sorry to hear you have to do the 3hr GTT but hopefully you will be fine. A lot of people have trouble with the 1hr and turn out fine.
daydreamernyc – June 8 (girl) – Good luck in 3rd tri! Congrats on passing the GTT.


JUNE
bears1011 - June 10 (girl) – I hope that the bleeding stopped for you and wasn't too significant.
purpledaisy923 - June 12 (b/g twins) – How did the painting go? Hope you have a good appt. and tour tomorrow!
kam10- June 14 (Boy)- Welcome to teh check in! The orange drink, although not appetising, really isn't too bad if you down it quickly. I had to drink it twice while still suffering "morning" sickness and that was no fun, but bearable.
@jimbobcooter - June 14 (boy) – I hope you found something to keep your acid reflux in check. I can't imagine how much that must suck.
sunnyb - June 15 (twins – Team Green) – Done! How did your scan go?
jessimi06 - June 16 (b/g twins) – Awesome news about your clot and previa. Boo to increased protein and a faild 1hr. Good luck on the 3Hr.
hbanana18 - June 18 (girl) – Hope your appointment went well! It almost made it to 40 in these parts yesterday(I'm in Ma)!
beachbum913 - June 19 (boy) – Ahh if the doc don't care I don't see a problem with the weight gain! you are growing a person after all.
erbear – June 24 (girl) – How are you doing? Any new updates?

JULY
katemonster - July 7 (team green) – Your poor pup. It breaks my heart when our dog is hurt... I'm going to be a mess with this baby.
julie216 – July 20 (twins- Girl/Girl) – How are things going?
chicory - July 21 (twins – Boy/Boy) - Braxton Hicks can start around this time according to people I've asked. I hope your A/S went well!
cwuredhot – July 26 (Boy) – I hope that your previa will resolve soon. I have an anterior placenta too, have you noticed that it dulls any movement you might feel otherwise?
nutmeg8484 – July 28 (Stubborn baby) – Thats me!

AUGUST
runcici – August 4 (Boy) – I'm jealous that you know it's baby... I'm still guessing all the time! How is baby's heart looking?
notelsie – August 5 (Boy) – Did you get your NT results yet? Good luck at your A/S this week!
lebradford – August 5 (??) – How are things going? Did you find out a team?
alpcrna- August 6 (??) - Happy to hear things are still looking good!
cbnola71- August 29 (??)- Welcome to second tri! It's surreal when you can finally hear the HB. Congratulations!

[Deleted]

Happy Monday, everyone. I am SO tired. Our whole house was just dragging this morning, thanks to the time change. But hooray for later day light!

June 14, Boy!

No appointments this week. No new symptoms. Acid refulx/vomiting is still not gone but it has gotten better than where it was this time last week. Having done this with DS1 I accept this is just part of how pregnancy is for me. I'm just grateful that I've had a couple of days this week where I wanted to eat and it stayed down.

QOTW: The only part of pregnancy that I've enjoyed is the knowledge that I am pregnant and we are having a baby and the anticipation that goes into that. I am not good at this. I am grateful. VERY!! But mentally it has been a roller coaster becuase of what it took to get here. And physically I just do not do well with this. Even movement with this one, which I usually love feeling, is getting to the part where it actually makes me a little nauseous. I so wish I was someone who loved being pregnant, but I'm here for the end result. Eyes on the prize in 12-14 more weeks. I can do this!

[julie216]

Happy Monday everyone! But boy do I hate Monday's after daylight savings time weekend....ugh......

nutmeg8484, thanks for doing this!

@jimbobcooter, When I was pregnant with DD... once I hit 18 weeks, I really LOVED being pregnant. As much as I couldn't wait to meet her, I was a little sad that the pregnancy was going to end and didn't know at that time if I would be lucky enough to have IVF work again....fast forward to this pregnancy...not loving it.

- EDD July 20, girl/girl twins

- How far along you are? 21 weeks today!

- Any appointments or other updates? No appointments this week. Have my MFM appointment for a cervical check a week from today...can't wait to see the lo's again! I've been getting terrible heartburn and bloody noses! yuck! Don't feel the LO's moving too much during the day, but I do at night....These 21 weeks have flown by! Making me anxious about getting the nursery ready!

QOTW: I would have to say my favorite part of this pregnancy is no longer feeling so nauseous and feeling LO's move. I am not loving this pregnancy like I did with DD. I'm sure a lot has to do with being so tired from working and them coming home and taking care of DD...the good news is, this pregnancy is flying by!

[jessimi06]

Morning ladies! I didn't think daylight savings would be a big deal this year since I'm home, but I am wiped.

The echocardiogram went really well, and our little boy has been cleared of heart defects! We have a growth scan this week as well as my 3 hr GTT.


Qotw- I love knowing that we're going to get these two beautiful babies in the end and that Ill get to meet them soon (but not too soon). Other than that, I'm pretty much over it at this point. This hasn't been the easiest pregnancy and I'm getting more uncomfortable and have horrible acid reflux/heartburn. Only 8 more weeks (10 more best case scenario)!

[nutmeg8484]

@jimbobcooter I have been hating being pregnant so far too! I feel like I should be grateful, but I'm just sick all the time and miserable...

I had my A/S last week, finally, but LO wouldn't give up the money shot so we are no closer to getting things decided. DH refuses to discuss girl names until he has to, which with my luck will be after the birth. I made an appointment for an elective ultrasound for the 21st so hopefully baby will be a little more cooperative that day. I have noticed that my back pain is increasing everyday and I think it's time to invest in a pregnancy pillow. When did you all start using one?

QOTW: I have been pretty miserable this whole pregnancy. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will be one of those women who are sick for the entire thing. If it goes away good, but I'm not holding my breath at this point. My favorite part so far has been being able to wear maternity jeans, seriously those things are the greatest! I'm looking forward to the moment when I can feel the baby and know it's the baby. Damn anterior placenta getting in the way. I'm also excited for DH to be able to feel the baby.

[hbanana18]

Thanks nutmeg8484 ! I know, the sun is shining, I am so excited! Wednesday might get near 50!! Woot woot. Glad your A/S went well, but sorry about your stubborn baby! We came very close to not finding out and she finally opened her legs at the end.

AFM, my appt last week was good. Barely got to hear HB because this girl is always on the move. I see a different doctor in the practice each time and every time they can't believe how much the have to chase her for her HB. I am scheduled for my GT in 2 1/2 weeks - so fun!

QOTW - feeling her move has been incredible. I honestly thought I would be one of those woman pregnancy agrees with..so naturally, it is the opposite. I'm excited to start on the nursery this week. DH isn't allowed to paint and won't let me paint till I can open windows (so double yay for mid 40s-50). And our crib is being delivered Wednesday. I can't believe I only have one more check in in 2nd tri!

[hbanana18]

nutmeg8484 - I have hip and knee issues from way back, so I started using my pregnancy pillow early on. Also, my yoga instructor have me a position to sleep in, more than just pillow between legs. Basically you lay on left side, with left leg straight but don't lock your knee, your right leg bent at more of an angle rest over the left leg propped on a pillow for support. Tilt you hips so you aren't at a 90 degree angle with bed - basically you don't want any of your joints stacked on top of one and another. It is most comfortable for me.

[bunnybun]

nutmeg8484 can you add me to the list please?
EDD (and team if you know - or team green if you aren't finding out) 9/3/15 - don't know what team yet!
- How far along you are? 14 weeks 4 days
- Any appointments or other updates? I had a great NT scan last week...now just impatiently waiting on my AS with the MFM on the 6th of April to pass my loss milestone.

edited to add qotw! : honestly so far I've been pretty on guard and scared...the best part has been seeing a wiggly healthy baby on the screen...esp the past two where it looked like a baby...I'm looking forward to being past the AS so I can relax a little more.

[kam10]

Afternoon ladies!
I am 26w1d today and I can't believe how fast time is flying!
Next appointment isn't until March 23rd, so nothing to report on that front. Thanks nutmeg8484 for the advice on drinking the orange drink fast.
QOTW: I feel really bad saying it because it sounds like so many of you are having a hard time, but I've loved being pregnant! I love feeling him move and dreaming about what he will look like when he's here. I'm starting to get uncomfortable at night now, but other than that I don't have any complaints. I can't wait for him to get here and allow myself to workout/be active like I was before pregnancy.

[cbnola71]

15 weeks 2 days here! No appointments this week.

I did have some tachycardia (heart rate around 100 at rest) over the last few days and I called my OB's office and she is out of town... and her nurse never called me back today! That is really a pet peeve of mine! I'm glad I'm not really in distress....I am in healthcare too, and I ALWAYS call my patients back the same day. I was talking to my coworkers and they seem to think that I am dehydrated. I drank a ton of water and it went down to 80bpm...still high for me, but at least its better. Anyone else have this???

nutmeg8484, I'm surprised it took you this long to think about buying a pregnancy pillow!! I bought one when I was like 8 weeks. Although, I'm not loving the one I got. Its a smaller one and whenever I need to turn it takes me being awake to figure out how to turn over and get comfortable again. I would suggest getting a 2-sided pillow if your bed is big enough.

QOTW: I think seeing a 2nd line on the pregnancy test was my favorite part so far... and all the ultrasounds with my RE before graduating. I haven't started to feel movement yet, so I'm hoping that will be my new next favorite moment. 1st tri sucked. I mean I hated life... but I feel normal now, so pregnancy isn't so bad right now. Other than feeling movement, I am really looking forward to finally looking pregnant, and not just fat.

Edit: spelling

[katemonster]

Hi ladies, 23w3d and nothing new other than major work stress (hoping I don't get laid off tomorrow FX!!). Next appt is glucose test in a few weeks. I also signed up for a labor class in April, and we are having the nursery painted this week.

QOTW - I'm with kam10, and love being pregnant. I'm sorry to hear some of you are having a tough time. I fully expected to have morning sickness because i tend to have a weak stomach, so I feel very lucky. I love the movement, thinking about names, the bump "accessory", and just having overcome infertility.

[katemonster]

cbnola71, the only time I had an elevated heart rate was when I had the strep and flu. Are you feeling ok otherwise?

nutmeg8484, I got the shnoodle ( sp?) and it's ok, sort of bulky. I also use 2-3 pillows to prop up for back sleeping and another pillow on my other side. I change positions a lot when I sleep...

[beachbum913]

Hi ladies!

nutmeg8484 Thanks for the check in! I got a body pillow around 14 weeks, and then my sister in law gave me her old snoogle around 17 weeks. I sleep with one on each side of me and it seems to work well for me.

Nothing new here. My glucose test is next Monday, after work. I'm super nervous bc my diet has been awful this pregnancy.

I'm sorry so many of us are not enjoying pregnancy. I felt that way while I was on bedrest, but since that's been lifted, things have been much better. I love feeling the little kicks everyday, and honestly love my husband's face when he feels a kick. He completely lights up, and it's just so cute.

[sunnyb]

Hello! Congrats to the ladies moving onto 3rd tri and welcome to the ladies coming over here!

Our scan last Thursday went well (24 week scan). The babies looked good and my cervix did too! I love seeing them. Our next appt is on 3/19. I'm supposed to do my Glucose test in the am and have a scan in the afternoon. I think I'm going to try to reschedule the Glucose test for the Monday after thought.
We did our hospital tour which was really informative and met with my H's HR department to discuss insurance logistics and leave options. I'm on Spring Break, woo woo! We have a class on Sunday (Sneak Peak of babies from birth-1 year old). I think I'm fighting a sinus infection or something, hopefully it goes away.

QOTW: My favorite part of pregnancy is definitely feeling them move and I love knowing they're with me in their little bump! I love them so much. 

[autumray]

Hey ladies first check in!
nutmeg8484

- EDD July 20 (find out this week!)
- How far along you are? 21 weeks
- Any appointments or other updates? A/S and 20week regular check up on Thursday

QOTW: I have enjoyed most of the pregnancy I haven't had many symptoms at all. No ms only a couple days of evening nausea. That was excellent. I just hate that IF brain where you constantly question every little thing!

[cbnola71]

katemonster, I feel great! Except for feeling like I ran a half mile when going up the stairs or lying on the couch and feeling my heart pounding even though I haven't moved. I really think its dehydration. I cant drink anymore water! Does anyone have a # of ounces they can give me? I'm a very objective and goal oriented person- if you give me a # ill try and beat it...

[bears1011]

Hey ladies! 26w5d here and soooo happy to almost be in third Tri. I have a regular OB appt on Friday, excited to see baby girl. My spotting from last week went away after a few days and never turned to bleeding, so just holding my breath every day that it stays away!

QOTW: I love feeling movement and knowing that she is growing inside of me and that we are sharing my body All the bleeding episodes have made this whole pregnancy a little mentally exhausting bc I feel like I'm constantly a little worried, but other than that I've been lucky with physical stuff other than some nausea in the beginning and hip pain when I sleep. I'm starting to feel a little stretched as my belly grows too. I DO miss coffee and wine a bit

[purpledaisy923]

I'm 26w4d today. I had an appointment with my MFM doctor this morning. My cervix is shortening, which has me really worried. Doc wants me to take ibuprofen every 6 hours to prevent contractions, so my cervix will hopefully stay where it's at. My babies are also measuring small. Baby girl is in the 6th percentile and baby boy is in the 8th percentile. They had been right on track up until this point, so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong all of a sudden. MFM doctor told me to eat lots of cheeseburgers and milkshakes.

I have my GTT on March 20th. MFM doctor wants me to fail the test. He said that it is a lot easier to treat GD than it is to force babies to gain enough weight. Sounds a little backwards to me. I don't know how to take his recommendation.

NPR: We had to put my 5 year old cat Luna to sleep yesterday. She had kidney failure. I came home from work yesterday to her laying limp on the floor crying in pain. I immediately took her to the emergency vet and had them take her pain away.

QOTW: I love to feel them move and kick. I am looking forward to hopefully carrying these twins as long as possible so they can keep growing.

[katemonster]

purpledaisy923, ((hugs)) sounds like you're having a rough week. So sorry to hear about the kitty and hoping your cervix stops shortening/lengthens.

[kam10]

purpledaisy923 I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty and MFM appointment. Sending (((HUGS))) your way!

[jessimi06]

purpledaisy923 I'm sorry that you've had a rough week . Losing a fur baby is never easy and I'm sure the growth/cervix shortening isn't making it any easier.

[hbanana18]

@purplesaisy923 sounds like a rough week. I hope the ibprofen works and those babies put some weight on.

I'm so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs))

[julie216]

purpledaisy923, sending you big hugs... our fur babies become such a huge part of our lives, its never easy to let them go. You did the right thing for your kitty. Enjoy those cheeseburgers and shakes while you can! FX you little ones put on some weight soon!

[notelsie]

I'm a bit late, and I apologize for having to update and run. Things have been a little crazy over here.

I ended up blacking out and collapsing due to a sudden drop in blood pressure on Saturday while shopping with my husband. Luckily I wasn't injured. H caught me so I only ended up hitting my knee.

I called the emergency line at my OB, and she let me know what had happened after I had given her all of the details. She said that it was common for blood pressure to drop during second tri. She told me to be a couch potato the rest of the weekend.

I drove to work on Monday, and started feeling kind of bad again. My team lead offered to drive me home, but on the way there my OB called back to tell me to go to the ER. They thought I might have a blood clot.

So many hours and several tests later I am thankful to say that it is just a mix of exhaustion and a UTI. I have been working from home, but I will likely be back at work tomorrow. We have canceled weekend plans to let me continue to rest though.

I am very happy that it isn't worse, but worried to see the ER bill.

Other than that, we have our anatomy scan on Friday. I think it will bring me some peace of mind after all of this.

Sorry for the novel, and I promise to come back to read your updates in a bit. I just really need to lie down.

I hope y'all are having a wonderful week.

QOTW: Since we all worked so hard to get here. What has been your favorite part of pregnancy so far? What are you most looking forward to in the next few months?

The flutters I'm looking forward to seeing B again on Friday, and feeling bigger movements.

[sunnyb]

Purpledaisy I'm sorry for your tough week.
Notelsie how scary! I'm glad you and baby are ok.