FTM check-in #2

[annabananabomb]

Hi guys - welcome to new people to the check-in and welcome back to the regs. Everyone is welcome.

Hope you're all winning at life this week!

A


How was your week?

News/developments:

Symptoms/cravings/body changes:

GTKY what's the story behind your username?


elvenqueen – did you get your u/s letter? Are you all booked in?


hopefulreturn – has the vomiting eased yet?


arimaythea – are you getting better at using the doppler?


@surpriseninja – how’s the blood pressure this week? What do you do to try to bring it down?


ChrissDee – have you got on top of the nausea yet?


ampaints – yay you made it to 12 weeks! I hope you had an awesome week


skylark12 – did you buy some new bras? I can’t remember if you posted about it somewhere else already


jordanelizabeth – still no spotting this week?


motownthrowdown – did you get the new car?! What kind did you buy?


brazilianpeach – YAY you made it to 12 weeks too! Hope the nausea and exhaustion eases up for you soon


abvintage – how’s the nausea this week?


carabassa – I hope you’re still on the improve with nausea and exhaustion


queenb – how did your scan go? Congrats on getting past your mmc milestone, I know I really started to relax and feel better once I got past that for me this time around (mine was 10w3d)


spiltmilk – any crazy dreams this week?


ars093s – hope you’re over the cold!


flippinchica – did you get your home doppler? Hope you’ve been successful finding the heartbeat!


kmartturtle – did you improve on your PB of only throwing up twice last week?


shortstack – have you found the heartbeat with your doppler yet?


kingbaby – how did your lab results turn out? Hope it was all positive news


elektrafying – how are you feeling now that you’re past 12 weeks?


2dumbdogs – still hating the job? I hope you’re feeling more settled


divinemsbee – when do you come off the progesterone?


suehug – how’s the house/apartment hunting going? Found a place to live yet?


allyb – hope Vegas was fuuuun!


@malelz – hope you had a better week emotionally ((hugs)) to you either way. I hope the appointment went well. And I’m feeeeeling you on the back pain, man.

[ars093s]

Thanks for doing this, annabananabomb!

How was your week? Started off a little rough...I've been feeling more symptoms this week than I have before. But I have nothing to complain about because my three week cold seems to have finally run its course! I feel like a new person.

News/developments: Looking forward to being 10 weeks tomorrow!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Dizziness, headaches and nausea this week...they all waited until week 9 to kick in. I have to hand it to those of you who've been dealing with this stuff the whole time...you ladies are strong.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? I'm looking forward to reading these, I'm sure there are some cool stories. Mine is just random...it was the username my college assigned to me. Everyone got three letters and three numbers, and then an "s" for student (or "f" for faculty, etc). When I graduated, I just continued to use it out of habit. And now you know.

[annabananabomb]

How was your week? Really great, totally turned the corner with nausea and exhaustion and I'm ready to start enjoying this pregnancy!

News/developments: 13 weeks tomorrow! Yay second tri time!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: dizziness in the mornings, sore lower back and hips.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Annabanana was always a nickname and autocorrect likes to change my name from "Anna" to "Bomb" so I added the "bomb" on the end and it made me feel complete

[shortstack]

How was your week? Good but long. Nausea and exhaustion show no signs of letting up.

News/developments: Found the heartbeat with a doppler last night but it required me laying on my back with some pillows under my butt - LOL. 10 weeks today!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Still craving nothing. I have to keep eating at regular intervals or I feel so sick that the thought of eating makes it worse.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Whenever DH and I go out for breakfast and get pancakes I always get the shortstack. He's a foot taller than me he used to jokingly refer to me as shortstack. One day I couldn't think of a handle for playing a video game with him so I just put shrtstk and it stuck.

[elvenqueen]

As always, annabananabomb , you are completely awesome!

How was your week? I was a little low but I feel like I've gotten through it and I'm continuing to feel more and more human.

News/developments: I have indeed got my u/s appt, at last! It's on Feb 5th, 13 days to go! I'll be 12+4. I'm not sure this is with my consultant (I think he's only doing my 16wk scan), but I'm nervous either way.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: I had major cheese cravings but I satisfied them with grilled cheese sandwiches and ooey gooey nachos, all in one day. I surpassed my carb and fat intake like a pro. Still been exhausted but getting gradually better with meals. My boobs are getting ridiculous now. I get why they need to grow and develop, but I don't understand the purpose of nips getting so big this early.

GTKY: Mine is completely and utterly boring and unoriginal: my name!

[kcebeling]

The week I hate to rush time, but I can't wait to hit 14 weeks. I want to feel human again. Looking pretty and having energy and enthusiasm at work are my basic requirements. Lately, it makes me sad when I can't dress beautifully because it's winter and nothing fits anyway and why bother putting time into hair and makeup to hear from twenty people that I look SO tired. Thanks guys! In other news, I wanted to kiss the universe for the Wednesday snow day.

News & developments My mom is joining me for the NT scan on Monday afternoon. I'm happy to include her on this since I waited so long to tell her we were expecting...because, ya know, my stepdad is a sieve who can hold secrets for as long as a balloon successfully holds helium.

Symptoms++ I'm no longer losing my lunch on a regular basis, but that has been quickly replaced with ridiculous exhaustion, which might be a little easier to deal with, if I wasn't awake between 2-5 every night.

GTKY It was my username in high school. My maiden name is buried within...

annabananabomb, I love how you keep up with all of the details on the ladies. You're pretty incredible.

[hopefulreturn]

annabananabomb , you are amazing, not only for running this, but for being so personal each week! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this

How was your week? I I feel like each day I make it through at work is a small victory. I've been really tired and going to bed early, and I'm still sick in the evenings which isn't helping my energy...it's making the days long. So happy it's Friday!

News/developments: I'm finally meeting my new OB Thursday. I'm really eager to hear the heartbeat. Our NT scan will be Feb 3.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: ugh vomiting. I've been lucky that it holds off until I'm home for the day, but I feel nauseous throughout most of the day. Really hoping this goes away when I hit 2nd tri in 2 weeks! I'm also getting wide. A lot of my clothes aren't fitting well. I'm hoping to go out this weekend and find some that are more flattering. My addiction to only empty carbs is probably to blame. Veggies are so unappealing.

GTKY: My name is the truth! After being off the bump over a year, I changed my name to hope this return would last!

[bickley13]

This is my first time posting. I lurked on the old site...now I'm joining the fun!

How was your week? This week has been pretty good. I've been lucky and I haven't had too much ms. Just tired, crappy sleep, peeing a lot, etc. but I think I am getting my 3rd cold since I found out I was pregnant. Typically, I MIGHT get a cold once a year and it's pretty short lived...

News/developments: No news right now. Due to a previous loss, I had an ultrasound at 8 wks, 5 days and saw a great heart beat at 180! I go back on Feb. 2 for my 12 week appt. No ultrasound, but hoping to hear the heartbeat on the Doppler. I will actually be 11 wks, 5 days but I am heading out of town the next day for work for 5 days and I didn't want to wait!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: No huge cravings except for ALL food! Ha! For the first time my pants are tight and I'm wearing baggy shirts and not buttoning the pants...

GTKY what's the story behind your username? My username all through HS. Number 13 was my number in all of my sports - both hs and college.

[jordanelizabeth]

Ahhh! You're the sweetest for all of the personalized questions!!!

How was your week? Pretty good, just tiring... Work keeps handing me these fantastic opportunities and I'm so grateful but it's fucking hard to get out of bed to get there, lol

News/developments: not much, just trying to be patient for my February 4th appointments!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: nausea is slowly going away; it just comes right before bed now. Tiredness is getting worse and I have been struggling with a small case of the sads. Boobs still hurt and dizziness arrives if I don't eat immediately upon waking. Also I can no longer suck in the blump, haha.

Gtky: what's the story behind your username? Guilty of it being part of my name. Can't figure out how to change it.

Still no spotting this week? Nope! Which is such a relief. We even had sex a couple times! Woot! I have seen a couple ladies on here struggling with spotting the last week or so; I'm keeping them all in my thoughts because it is fucking stressful!

[2dumbdogs]

How was your week? Tired! All the time! And back to craving carbs. I had been eating normal healthy food like an adult, that stopped all of a sudden.

News/developments: not much new going on. Job still sucks but at least they are starting to let me be an engineer instead of treating me like an intern.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: just bloaty and super tender boobs.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? For the longest time, I always used first initial-mid initial-last name. Then I finally realized that was dumb and switched. 2dumbdogs is in honor of my little fur babies, Shadow and Kinsey.

[motownthrowdown]

annabananabomb you are awesome.

I got a red chevy Malibu...DH is currently driving it because the new car smell makes me sick. He's taking one for the team...lol.

We told everyone this week, so both families know, both jobs know, and all of our friends know. Everyone is super excited. I am 12 weeks 1day today, so that is awesome, and I really want to go back to bed instead of get ready for work.

News/developments: next appointment is February-I'll be 15 weeks and change. Gotta decide about the quad screen by then.

Symptoms/cravings/changes: nauseous in the mornings for one good dry heave, then I'm fine. Wondering if my MS is just taking its sweet time in arriving...and I must find sour patch kids. That is my new goal in life. body changes-boobs are heavier, but I don't think they are bigger yet. Blump has stabilized and is not getting out of control, it's just big enough that none of my pants will fit.

GTKY: my screen name is actually my roller derby name...was trying out for a team but my job hours changed and I couldn't make practices anymore.

[flippinchica]

Thanks for the checkin annabananabomb

How was your week? Pretty good. I am about 11 weeks and my nausea is much better. I haven't puked in about a week. I decided to try to go without my unisom last night and I'm a bit nervous about that.

News/developments: I was able to find the HB on my doppler. The first time took me over an hour and had me freaking out a bit anxious. It is good to hear it though. My NT scan is next thursday so I'm excited and nervous about that.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: As I said above I'm feeling a lot better. Still tired but I can eat food again!

GTKY what's the story behind your username? When I made the move I wanted a name with more privacy so it is a nod to my gymnast days as well as "flippin off" the dump.

[kmartturtle]

How was your week? Well last night I laid on the bathroom floor. So, that about sums it up.

News/developments: 10 weeks. No news. Slowly trucking along on the vomit train.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Cheetos. I want all the Cheetos.

Username: this one: everyone kept calling me kmart - it rhymed/looked similar to past user name, I honestly don't know who started it, but it started back in TTGP during CAH. It just stuck. I always meant to change TB username but never got around to it. So switching here, I knew I wanted Kmart. Picking turtle was completely random. I have no story there.

annabananabomb your question made me laugh. I actually ended up getting sick Saturday, too. So it was three times last week. this week it's been Monday and last night. I am hoping for no more incidences. Lol

[kmartturtle]

Jan 23, 2015 5:11:39 GMT -5 @aliam20 said:

I'm not a FTM, but just wanted to say that it's awesome that you do this! Especially asking each person about a specific symptom/activity/appointment... great job

Yeah she's pretty badass!

[suehug]

How was your week? My week was great!

News/developments: we found an amazing apartment (woooo)! It's in the neighborhood we wanted to be in, bigger and cheaper than all others!!! Thank God!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Wed was hell for symptoms, crazy headache and lots of MS.

GTKY what's the story behind your username. It's just a mash up of my name (I know, I'm boring).

Now it's time to finish packing, I move in a week! Thanks for the updates everyone! And for the questions annabananabomb!

[lemon200]

How was your week? My weeks been alright, I don't know if it's too early for pregnancy brain or I've just been forgetful. I missed two appointments this week which was frustrating. But luckily my ultrasound was rescheduled for the 27th.

News/developments: I told the world I am pregnant this week which was fun. I'm the youngest of my immediate family and my extended family and people still seem to see me as the baby so it was fun to see/hear their reactions! There are 7 cousins who are due in 2015! It's crazy!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: My nausea has mostly gone, if I'm tired or haven't eaten in a while I might get some but overall it hasn't been bad. I'm not craving anything really except for food that is not good for me.. so I should probably start making a concerted effort to eat properly. Body changes - I feel huge. I haven't gained any weight but I feel like all the fat in my body has migrated to my stomach. I know this is probably not true but it definitely feels that way!

GTKY what's the story behind your username? My name is Liz. Liz Lemon from 30 Rock. We have similarities, I always get myself into pickles. My boyfriend's boat is called the Liz-aster. And then the 200 was/(is?) my roll number for the sorority I was in in university.

[Deleted]

Jan 23, 2015 5:11:39 GMT -5 @aliam20 said:

I'm not a FTM, but just wanted to say that it's awesome that you do this! Especially asking each person about a specific symptom/activity/appointment... great job

This. I was going to post this. Kind of makes me want to be a FTM again instead of STM. Amazaballs!!

[maggiemae85]

How was your week? Pretty great!! Having Monday off made life a lot easier.

News/developments: We had our first ultrasound on Tuesday. It really just looked like a blob to me until she pointed out the hands. Funny what gets you, no?

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: I'm still very sleepy, but the nausea is coming and going (which is better than constant!)

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Nickname and birth year... I am not very creative

[stephanie012]

How was your week? This week was good, I didn't have a ton of meetings which is always nice.

News/developments: Nothing new or exciting. I am 10w6d and my next appointment isn't until 2/3, so I'm just trying to wait patiently

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: MS has been coming and going (worse first thing in the morning and then again at night), which is much better than being sick all day. I am hoping that I am turning a corner and will be feeling better soon! I've also randomly started getting dizzy which hadn't been happening before.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Pretty boring, just my first name lol

[shannonabigail]

How was your week? Pretty good. Hit the double digits mark so I feel like that is an accomplishment. PgAL brain kind of got me a little towards the first of the week, but it's easing up now.

News/developments: I've pooped every day this week. That's a pretty big deal.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Most of my symptoms have disappeared or only pop up occasionally which makes me nervous. I'm trying to see it as a blessing and not a sign that something is wrong. I absolutely love my bella band and not having to button or zip my pants.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? It's my name. I'm not creative. Didn't come up with anything new because I would probably forget it and never be able to log back in.

[ChrissDee]

How was your week? Busy. We were just given the opportunity to move into a new 3 bedroom mobile home instead of the one bedroom cabin we've been in, and that is going to help us out a lot with preparing for the baby. It just means a lot of work over the next week while we clean everything out and move. On the not-so-fun side of things, I spilled OJ on my laptop keyboard last night and now the g and h keys aren't working, as well as the backspace key. Makes for a fun time of trying to go back and edit by copy and paste. Oh fun, I just noticed the apostrophe isn't working either. I will do my best to edit properly, but please forgive me if I miss something.

News/developments: Nothing noteworthy to share this week. Last weeks appointment went well.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: I'm starting to feel human again. This is day 3 of no nausea, so I am hoping my all-day sickness days are at least mostly behind me. Now I'm just mostly sore in my hips and upper parts of my legs.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? It is basically just a shortened version of my actual name.

Edit: because of the stupid broken keyboard

[tmclawchick]

Jan 23, 2015 5:11:39 GMT -5 @aliam20 said:

I'm not a FTM, but just wanted to say that it's awesome that you do this! Especially asking each person about a specific symptom/activity/appointment... great job

This!! Go you!

[ampaints]

Thanks annabananabomb! You really are the best!

This week had been alright. I've been kind of stressed and feeling like I'm not getting enough done anywhere. Between work, school, and home I'm just beat. My husband is the best though and just does more around the house to help pick up my slack.

We had our first appointment with the OB ams my NT scan will be 2/2. Everything continues to look good.

Symptoms are tiredness and eating everything.

My username is my first and middle initial and I love to paint.

[turtles]

How was your week? It was ok. I am starting to feel better.

News/Developments: My next appt. is Wednesday. We get to hear the heartbeat. I can't wait for that.

Symptoms/Cravings: Still a lot of nausea if I don't take the zofran. I thought I could go without it yesterday and by dinner I felt awful. No cravings. I have no appetite and can't eat meat.

Username? Turtles are my favorite animal.

[DSHM13]

Hey there! Thanks so much for tagging up with us all!

How was your week? It's been...ok. DH has been offered job in another state which will require a move in the next month, and I'm worried about finding a job while pregnant. I'm typically not a sad person, but I've been down this week thinking about all the move will entail. Hoping a little rest this weekend will kick me back to my usual self.

News/developments: Waiting to hear if my insurance covers an NT scan so I can get that scheduled!

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: 9 weeks tomorrow...feel gross today. Been totally craving cheese too elvenqueen! Toasted cheese sandwiches have been the only thing that sound good this week. Everything else has stayed the same - sore boobs, sore joints, bloated.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Oh man, I'm so lame. It's my initials and my lucky number.

[abvintage]

annabananabomb you are such a rockstar!

How was your week? Actually getting better. As long as I take the medicine I'm not nauseated which is finally a first! On the other hand I have been so bloated this week that I look pregnant. Someone actually asked me if I was expecting. I was honest, but after I kind of felt like you shouldn't ask people that unless they are just REALLY pregnant, no?

News/developments: 12w5 today. My results for my NT scan were great! Still have to get the 2nd draw for spina bifida but so far, good! I have an appointment this morning and I'm anxious about it.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Bloating like crazy, really bad tension through my back and neck and also my knees are hurting and I'm starting to wonder if it's not the weight I've already put on. If so, this is going to be a long road.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? AB are mine & DH's first initials. Vintage was the style of wedding we wanted. I created the username with the knot and now I won't change it because people already call me AB and it would just be weird to change it now.

[arimaythea]

Thanks as always for the check-in annabananabomb

How was your week? A bit of a relapse in the nausea department, but all made up for by being able to see our squish during the NT scan.

News/developments: NT scan showed a bubb with a great heartbeat, slightly ahead of schedule CRL, moving around and otherwise looking healthy. It was the best. Watching the squish put its little fists up to its face was adorable.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Nausea returned this week. I'm also now getting headaches and occassional back pain. I can feel my ute right above my pubic bone if I press on my stomach but no visual evidence it is there just yet.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Nothing really special - it was a name I used for a character in an MMO that I repurposed to use here.

arimaythea – are you getting better at using the doppler? I only use it maybe 2 or 3 times a week so far, so not really haha I actually haven't used it yet this week since I met with our midwife Tuesday and she used her doppler during the appointment. I plan on trying again tonight to see if I can find it any quicker!

[astheria]

How was your week? It's been ok so far. Missed last weeks check in . My former mentor got a lead on a job that hasn't even been posted yet (3 actually) and got me all the info to apply. I sent my info right away. It's within 2 hours of home so I am praying. We are 24 hours away right now.

News/developments: nothing really new to offer. Next appt isn't until feb 4. Trying to not feel like a bad mom bc we aren't getting the genetic testing done. Too pricey and I don't need the stress. But I feel bad at the same time. besides a bit of nausea I haven't even feeling very pregnant this week which is odd. Maybe I'm just getting used to it all?

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: some nausea. Brushing my teeth is the devil and can easily ruin my day. Wanted diet coke sooo badly yesterday (pregnancy made me kick a long time addiction to it) but didn't cave. Trying hard to be "good" on what I eat but all I want is chips, and ice cream.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? Astheria was from a fantasy name generator when I had to pick my first character name in wow. I love it and have used it since then. Sadly I made the decision to quit raiding as of this week. I had tears in my eyes. It's like a team sport and I've played with this team for 2.5 yrs so it's hard. But with work stress and now baby on the way I need to re prioritize and take care of myself so it had to go

[kingbaby]

Thanks annabananabomb! You are in fact the bomb for doing this.

How was your week? Rough. Started out with the return of MS & progressed into a bad cold. Sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, head congestion. I blow my nose which makes me cough which sometimes makes me throw up. I took yesterday morning off but I'm forcing myself to work a full day today. I am so looking forward to spending the weekend in bed.

News/developments: 11+2 today. Felt like hitting citrus fruit was a big deal. All my labs were fine only I *just* failed the 1hr glucose. (Cutoff = 135, mine was 139) So now I have to do the 3hr, miss more work, & had to reschedule my first midwife appt to 2/6. Already have the Harmony that morning so another long day.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Cold is ruling all, so mostly feeling miserable & not much of an appetite. Grilled cheese is the only thing I want. Constant headache.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? So H & I have always had to travel for the holidays. While getting ready to go to my parents' (3 1/2 hrs away) on Christmas Eve, we were gloating about how next year will be different. H yelled "Kingbaby says get in the fucking car!" I was hysterical & the nickname stuck. When I came over here I dropped TB username (part of an old email address) & became kingbaby.

[divinemsbee]

Thanks so much for running this! According to my doc, I'm on progesterone until week 13, but I don't know if that means until the end of week 12, or until I finish week 13. I'll find out at my next appointment, Feb.4.

How was your week? Pretty chill. I'm super tired, but only in the mornings. Which might be because of crazy dreams. I went to my genetics class and ended up signing up to get a NT scan done, so that should be set up soon, and it kind of freaks me out.

News/developments: None to speak of, really. Just poking along. I'll get a 3 hour glucose on Monday and then hopefully also get my blood draw for the NT scan. Just a week and a half until the next appointment. I admit I'm starting to get nervous again.

Symptoms/cravings/body changes: Really, not much. I do find that eating before 1 or 2 in the afternoon is just not something I want to do.

GTKY what's the story behind your username? It started off as a play on Better Midler's Divine Miss M, which turned into divine miss em (em is a shortening of my name)and then became divine ms bee because my married last initial in/was going to be (I made this account when I got engaged) B.