Grad Check In 10/6

[jags8]

Good morning friends! Today I am 14 weeks, so I'm officially in 2nd trimester! I can hardly believe it! I am constantly aware of my uterus, which is an odd and unexpected sensation! Today after work, DH and I are going to take our "reveal" picture. But we won't be posting it until Thursday after my next appointment so I can hear the heartbeat again.

And here is a pic of my growing uterus. It really only looks like this when my bladder is full and I'm laying on my back!

[ohinvrtedworld]

jags8 this makes my heart so warm and fuzzy for you! Still so happy that this baby is doing great!

[kellybenelly83]

jags8 congrats on being done 1st tri!!!

Well not much new for me I guess. I started swimming class last week which was blissful. I cant wait to go back thursday. I have started planning little mans nursery a bit more. I've got to pick my colors for the walls so that we can paint this month. After October/November it will be too cold to keep windows open so we want to get that part out of the way. DH has been super excited since finding out the sex, he says he just wants to get the party started now! lol.
This was from yesterday at 22+2! I think the picture makes me look bigger than I am....

[Deleted]

Hey!!! Hope you're all doing well! I got some blood work yesterday and as part of it they checked my hCG one last time before the u/s to make sure it was high enough. At 6w5d (yesterday) I was at over 37k!!!!!! I am so unbelievably happy about this very average number. I'm never average, always low-normal. That, in combination with the fact that my morning sickness is worse than any previous pregnancy, I'm quite hopeful for this one!

I get my first u/s today at 3:15, so I'll probably come back and show off the picture then. Meanwhile, I'll just be in bed feeling like death.

[rablissful]

Paging SheilaTheTank, wanderingheart, Andrea, @led

ETA of course you post as I'm paging you @led

[Ray]

Oct 6, 2015 9:14:57 GMT -5 @led said:

Hey!!! Hope you're all doing well! I got some blood work yesterday and as part of it they checked my hCG one last time before the u/s to make sure it was high enough. At 6w5d (yesterday) I was at over 37k!!!!!! I am so unbelievably happy about this very average number. I'm never average, always low-normal. That, in combination with the fact that my morning sickness is worse than any previous pregnancy, I'm quite hopeful for this one!

I get my first u/s today at 3:15, so I'll probably come back and show off the picture then. Meanwhile, I'll just be in bed feeling like death.

I cannot tell you how incredibly amazingly happy I am to see you here. I am literally beaming at my desk right now. I was going to wait until tomorrow to wish you a "Happy 7 weeks!!" but I will do it now since you have this awesomely awesome news to share! Looking forward for the u/s photo update!!

[Ray]

paging whatsit cnf2013

[butlerfan]

Oct 6, 2015 9:14:57 GMT -5 @led said:

Hey!!! Hope you're all doing well! I got some blood work yesterday and as part of it they checked my hCG one last time before the u/s to make sure it was high enough. At 6w5d (yesterday) I was at over 37k!!!!!! I am so unbelievably happy about this very average number. I'm never average, always low-normal. That, in combination with the fact that my morning sickness is worse than any previous pregnancy, I'm quite hopeful for this one!

I get my first u/s today at 3:15, so I'll probably come back and show off the picture then. Meanwhile, I'll just be in bed feeling like death.

Yeah!!!!!!!! Here is to being average Good luck at appointment today.  I'll be back to see the picture.

[dabearsfanswife]

Someone is 3 months old today!!! We are so excited for Halloween so she's already trying on her Halloween onesies. Tried the park yesterday and she loved it too!
Miss you guys, FX for all the BFPs

[onesweetworld]

Oct 6, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5 @littleliverpill said:

Congrats, @led!! That is such great news!!!

AFM, I think I jinxed myself last week by daring to mention that this pregnancy has been uneventful thus far. Last week I found myself in the hospital getting two days of antibiotic IVs, electronic fetal monitoring, blood tests, and more fun stuff after an episode of bleeding. The diagnosis was a combination of an infection and BH contraction that irritated my low-lying placenta and caused a hematoma. I was put on bed rest and a yesterday, lost my mucus plug as a result of the infection. I'm relatively okay now -- still on mandated bed rest at home and popping antibiotics like it's my job -- but my doctors and I have decided that I should relocate to Bangkok sooner, where the medical care/NICU is much better, just to be on the safe side in case of preterm labor. So as long as everything remains stable (cross your fingers, please!), I will be cleared to fly this weekend and hopefully spend the next 9 weeks being bored and watching Netflix marathons while Xenomorph stays cozy in my ute.

No pic this week because I am not very photogenic on bed rest in my PJs, but I'll hopefully check in next week -- from Bangkok!

xo

Best wishes on your travels! May the next 9 weeks bore you so much you post a lot on here!!!

[dabearsfanswife]

Paging @fearsy and bibliothecary

[Rama]

Oct 6, 2015 10:27:35 GMT -5 dabearsfanswife said:

Paging @fearsy and bibliothecary

I got your back, girl.

Fearsy

[dabearsfanswife]

Oct 6, 2015 10:32:47 GMT -5 Rama said:

Oct 6, 2015 10:27:35 GMT -5 dabearsfanswife said:

Paging @fearsy and bibliothecary

I got your back, girl.

Fearsy

Dude. Why didn't my page go? Is there seriously a difference between capitalized and not capitalized?
Testing @fearsy @fearsy
Thanks Rama

[Rama]

Oct 6, 2015 10:42:53 GMT -5 dabearsfanswife said:

Oct 6, 2015 10:32:47 GMT -5 Rama said:

I got your back, girl.

Fearsy

Dude. Why didn't my page go? Is there seriously a difference between capitalized and not capitalized?
Testing @fearsy @fearsy
Thanks Rama ;)

Nah. She's just a sneaker. Her tag isn't fearsy. It's clawsome. ;)

[ohinvrtedworld]

Oct 6, 2015 10:42:53 GMT -5 dabearsfanswife said:

Oct 6, 2015 10:32:47 GMT -5 Rama said:

I got your back, girl.

Fearsy

Dude. Why didn't my page go? Is there seriously a difference between capitalized and not capitalized?
Testing @fearsy @fearsy
Thanks Rama

To know on Proboards what to tag someone with, hover your cursor over their username and it'll pop up. I know someone else knows the proper terminology but you kind of have a display username and an option to have a different tag username on here, Fearsy's is @ clawsome (minus the space)  

EDIT: Rama beat me to it  

[ugotstarbucked]

Hai GKU! Eloise is 3.5 weeks old. She's growing so fast - she's already gained almost 3 lbs since birth. She loves her activity mat and bath time. The poor thing has developed horrible baby acne in the last couple of days, which is so gross looking. It's like she is trying to teach me Braille with her face. We were cooped up for a week due to rain, but finally got out for a walk yesterday in the K'Tan.

[risscaboobs]

Hai ladies. Just hanging out at 33+4 right now. Feeling quite large and starting to get a little bit uncomfortable, but overall, doing great! Little miss doesn't move quite as much anymore because she's running out of room, but the movements she does make are more pronounced. I've been able to feel her get the hiccups the last few days, which is weird and awesome. Everything is pretty much as ready as it can be at home, so we're just waiting now.

Starting Monday, I'll be going weekly to the doctor. I'll get my GBS swab then, as well, and she'll be checking Lexi's position and my cervix too. It's dumb, but I'm excited because it's something new and makes me feel like the end is approaching! I'm so ready to meet my baby girl!

Here's a bathroom bump pic for you all, and as always, I'm always around - hoping for more and more BFPs!

[Sammich_Cat]

Hi GKU. I was shy last week, but I'll leave a short note today.

We had our first doctor's appointment and confirmation ultrasound. We immediately saw the heartbeat which was so reassuring. I'm officially not high risk this time around as my last pregnancy went smoothly even with my uterine abnormality. I'm also happy the embryo implanted in the same horn as last time because I know that side works fine!

We are planning on telling family and coworkers next week.

My son will now pat my belly when asked where the baby is, though at first he was confused and thought he had one in his tummy too!

[teraiin]

I didn't get tagged. ((sniffle)) Just kidding!

Hi GKU. I'm 9w4d according to LMP. I FINALLY have my 'first real' appointment tomorrow! No plans for an u/s which is sort of sad, but I'll survive.

I actually called my doctors office last week (I think) because I was concerned with how much weight I've lost. Morning sickness is no joke. My doctor's office calmed me down. Said we can discuss in more depth today but based on the info I gave them (what I eat, how often I get sick, how I'm feeling) they see no big concerns.

I'll update tomorrow with my appointment stuffs!

[queenofcats]

No tag? Grumble grumble.

E will be 3 months on Friday! She's getting really good at blowing bubbles and has sucked her hands to sleep more than once. She's a smiley, happy baby and sometimes I'm still so in awe that she's mine.

Lots of love sent your way!

[wowcheezits]

Hi GKU! I miss you all so much! I'm still surprised I'm here! I just got back from my NT scan today and everything looked great! I am 11w4d but the baby is measuring 12 weeks today. I'll be getting my MaterniT21 plus results back next week and then I'll also be finding out the sex. I don't have a bump pic but I do have a peanut pic!

[whatsit]

Thanks for the tag Ray !!

Hey everyone,
I'm rollin in at 36w 5d and can't believe the finish line is in sight.
I've been feeling well, just large and awkward. I've been getting meals frozen - just cooking extra for supper so it's not to monumental of a task.

We had a growth scan a couple weeks ago and will find out the results at our next appt on Thursday. They haven't phoned with any concerns, so thankful about that. They'll start checking my cervix and do "the swab" - shits getting real!

Don't think I have anything else to report so I will leave you with my lovely bump - taken yesterday.

[kellybenelly83]

@littleliverpill fx for a very boring 9 weeks. I hope you get cleared and can get your ass to Bangkok this weekend.

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[ameliabird]

Oct 6, 2015 9:14:57 GMT -5 @led said:

Hey!!! Hope you're all doing well! I got some blood work yesterday and as part of it they checked my hCG one last time before the u/s to make sure it was high enough. At 6w5d (yesterday) I was at over 37k!!!!!! I am so unbelievably happy about this very average number. I'm never average, always low-normal. That, in combination with the fact that my morning sickness is worse than any previous pregnancy, I'm quite hopeful for this one!

I get my first u/s today at 3:15, so I'll probably come back and show off the picture then. Meanwhile, I'll just be in bed feeling like death.

I know I'm a newbie but I've been lurking for a long time and I am so freaking happy for you!!!!!

[whatsit]

andtheheartbreakers

[risscaboobs]

@kemye13 frankenboom @miawallace chad5285 GoBigOrGoGnome TrickyJedi ventotheessa helloerrbody bunnyfungo DanaScullyX lazyreader @sluttybigb00bz #wanderingheart

[kelle017]

Sorry if the pic turns out huge!

23 weeks tomorrow. So close to viability!

Current symptoms/issues are sciatic nerve pain which isn't going away I think, wild dreams and gas pains occasionally (like can't move in pain kind).

I have a checkup tomorrow and I've eaten so much junk food (Dd's birthday is tomorrow so her party was last weekend and leftover cupcakes, cookies, etc...) that I'm nervous about the weight gain.

Baby doesn't move as much as I would like it to for me to be re-assured things are okay in there. This results in me poking my belly often. lol. But I do feel movement so I'm just being ridiculous.

[andtheheartbreakers]

Thanks for the tag whatsit!!

I HAVE AN OUTSIDE BABY! Team green turned pink on September 19th (how is my baby already 2 weeks old?!?!) and Layla joined us!

The short version - cx started around 10pm on the 18th, water broke at 6:30am on the 19th and had meconium in it. Started pushing at 8:21pm, Layla took an hour to crown and then shot out head and body in one push at 9:27pm. NICU team was present for delivery because of the mec, and she was born not breathing. They worked on her for a bit and ultimately she wound up intubated in the NICU. Then, because the NICU where I delivered was too full they had to transfer her to another hospital. She spent three days in the NICU and we got to take a perfect little girl home on the 22nd. She was 8 lbs 13 oz, 20 inches long and a whopping 38.5cm head.

The long version (and more pictures) can be found here if you feel like reading a novel.

She is such a happy baby, and is growing way too fast.

[sully326]

Hey GKU!
My baby girl is only 6 days away from being 4 months old! Time's flying! She can now roll from belly to back & from back to belly. She's become a little drool box & her favorite hobby is sucking on her fists! She's babbling like crazy & smiling constantly. She's such a priss & I love it.

Hangin' out at her Brother's Soccer Practice!
{Yes, her straps are a little loose. I did that while we were there so she could move a little and not fuss. Everything was readjusted before we got in the car :-) }