Pregnancy Check In September 7

[ionaerebor]

Good morning everybody!

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?


2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)


3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?





QOTW: If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce?



Due Date List





Let me know if you'd like to be added to the list and go ahead and jump in with your update!





officerofthelaw - November 11





ionaerebor - November 23





amandflo - January 16





cetcar - January 16





kh826 - January 22





daisyflower - January 26





wittyandwaiting - March 28





honigbiene - April 21

[wittyandwaiting]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?

I'm 11 weeks today! Baby is the size of a fig! This is our second child, but our first baby together. Right now we are team green, but I do feel like C is wavering from that.

2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)

This Friday, I have an ultrasound and blood work as part of the integrated prenatal screen. So happy to see baby again, but a little bummed that C won't be able to join me at the appointment.

3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?

My nausea has really slowed down in the past week or and I'm really liking that trend. I'm also very excited to be approaching the end of the first trimester! We're beginning to have some discussions about how we're going to announce to our friends and family. Our very close people now, but that group is pretty small and limited.
I'm still thinking I'd like to wait a while before making any big announcements.


QOTW: If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce?
Comprehensive social healthcare for all!

[kh826]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?

20w4d
Baby #2
Team Green!

2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)

Our Anatomy Scan was last Friday and went well. Nothing really to report.
I have an OB appointment tomorrow.

3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?

Heartburn is AWFUL. I will definitely be talking to my OB tomorrow about getting back on an Rx. I thought I was going to vomit my whole way home yesterday after work. I did vomit at my in-laws' house over the weekend from the heartburn. It feels like the stomach acid is burning my throat, which makes me gag, and then vomit. It's just so gross.

Sleep is still hit or miss. Mostly miss.

I am feeling more movement, which is awesome!

No swelling yet, which is fantastic, and unexpected. I started having swollen ankles with William at about 18 weeks, so the longer that I can hold off without swelling this time, the better!

[cetcar]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?

21w4d
Our first

2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)

No appointments until the end of the month. Will have a fetal echocardiogram and will meet with our OB.

3. Feeling?

Feeling pretty good overall. A little crampy periodically but it's short episodes. Last week, our OB seemed to think it was normal since there hasn't been any spotting. Definitely showing- 3 people in 2 days recognized my bump at the gym last week. Feeling more and more movement. This morning I felt a bump with each foot. Kind of fun Morning and night seem to be pretty active times.

Starting to get the urge to start organizing our house.....but I'm away for the next 1.5 weeks so it will have to wait....but soon....

[cetcar]

Having one of those bloated/heavy/stiff/swollen days with sore hip flexors.....we're only 21 weeks (and 5 days, if you're counting)....isn't it too early?? Anyone else?

[kh826]

Sept 10, 2015 9:20:00 GMT -5 cetcar said:

Having one of those bloated/heavy/stiff/swollen days with sore hip flexors.....we're only 21 weeks (and 5 days, if you're counting)....isn't it too early?? Anyone else?

It's definitely not too early.

I started with swelling in my ankles and feet at 18 weeks with my last pregnancy.

I have had sore hips with this pregnancy for several weeks now.

Sometimes weather can be a contributing factor.

Also baby's position can impact the bloated/heavy feeling.

It is one of the less fun/glamorous aspects of pregnancy, but in my experience it is totally within the "normal" range.

If you are concerned about the swelling, call your OB/mid-wife, but as long as it is mild to moderate and subsided with elevation and drinking lots of water, you should be just fine.

[ionaerebor]

So, apparently this never posted the first time, so I'll try again.
1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby? 29 weeks and 3 days pregnant with baby #1, a girl.
2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?) I have an appointment two weeks from today. My appointment last week also went fine, everything looks good.
3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things? I have so much heartburn recently, and I my pregnancy insomnia has returned. Not fun. My ankles and wrists have also started swelling again after going down for about a week. I also saw Ailsa move for the first time a couple of days ago, which was weird. Kind of awesome, but also like I had an alien inside me.

QOTW: If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce? Free education to a high standard for everyone.