Weekly check in- 11/16-11/22

[Andrea]

How far along are you?

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?

Any fun symptoms going on?

Any appointments this week?

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?

[Andrea]

How far along are you? 11 weeks

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Bee humingbird, doughnut hole, lego figurine.

Any fun symptoms going on? I just started riding the constipation train thanks to Zofran. Holy shit (or lack there of?) I have not thrown up since Friday. So here's to hoping that things simmer down in the next two weeks. SECOND TRIMESTER I NEED YOU.

Any appointments this week? Nope, nothing until 12/8.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Really looking forward to a three day week next week.

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[littleducky]

How far along are you? 8w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? peanut m&m

Any fun symptoms going on? crippling fatigue, horrible nausea but no actual vomiting

Any appointments this week? I see the OB on Friday 11/20 and she said she'll use the mini portable ultrasound to check that everything is ok

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I just want to be in bed instead of at work. I am so tired and feel so awful.

[frecklesnbrains]

How far along are you? 11w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? poker chip

Any fun symptoms going on? I feel pretty good, actually. I can tell 1st trimester is wrapping up because I've gone from not wanting to eat ANYTHING to wanting to eat EVERYTHING! Seriously, whenever I read about a certain food I suddenly need it, immediately (except sardines, sorry virginiaorjohn!)

Any appointments this week? I saw Genetics on Monday for MaterniT21 testing, nothing else until my NT scan the week after next.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? The Thanksgiving holiday has snuck up on me this year! I have to talk to my family to see what the plans are. I've been a hermit and haven't talked to anyone in ages because I'm still keeping this pregnancy to ourselves for now. But, the idea of stuffing and cranberry sauce is making me drool! I'm so excited for the food that I probably won't even miss the wine!

[titania]

How far along are you? 11w6d!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Profiterole/bee hummingbird

Any fun symptoms going on? some mild cramping or feeling like I am being stretched. Still nauseous, but (fx!) it seems to be slowly getting better.

Any appointments this week? Had blood work done for my NT Scan on Monday!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I just realized I have to go through the entire holiday season without drinking... I don't especially want to drink at the moment, but when everyone is having champagne I might be a little jealous.

[Kevinmac]

How far along are you? 8w1d

What are you? A Pygmy seahorse, wild strawberry

Any symptoms? So thirsty, nausea here or there

Any appointments? Ultrasound on Friday and another appointment Monday- I really hope my SCH has gotten smaller

Rants/Raves: DH doesn't want to tell his parents until Christmas now. I want to tell at least my sister on Thanksgiving because Kohl's is having 60% off maternity clothes. I don't know how much longer I can hold off telling my friends at work. One asked "how baby stuff was going." I said I'd fill them in in a couple weeks, and then they want to do lunch on Saturday at a bar.

I also hope my SCH have gotten smaller or resolved. DH asked if I would be on pelvic rest the entire pregnancy. That wouldn't be good.

[soultrane]

How far along are you?
10w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?
According to ovia: tart kumquat, petit four, lego man, or a cardinal tetra fish

Any fun symptoms going on?
Exhaustion has hit me hard this week but I've also been busier than usual. The nausea is hit or miss, depending on the day.

Any appointments this week?
Nope, not until December

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
So I got a phone call from my OBs office this morning to reschedule an upcoming appt, but of course my mind raced to terrible news as soon as I saw their number pop up. PGAL brain is seriously awful. Even when I'm feeling great and letting myself be optimistic, the fears never really go away.

[manybellsdown]

Well that someecard is perfect.

How far along are you? 10w3d. Double digits! I actually had to check the day.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Lego man!

Any fun symptoms going on? Mostly that I look 6 months pregnant by the end of the day. I am not 6 months pregnant. Oh bloating. I gave up and wore maternity work pants on Monday after two pairs would not button. It was great.

Any appointments this week? No, another two weeks ahhhhh.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Why can't I find my damn Doppler?! I almost went all caps with that question but decided not to yell. We are supposed to tell 3/4 of the parental units on Thanksgiving (my mom already knows), and I'd like a leeeeettle reassurance first.

[cattuccino]

How far along are you? 11w 5d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? bee hummingbird

Any fun symptoms going on? I'm so nauseous right now. I'm sort of curled in a ball. I but DD in her crib and hope she'll nap because I can't parent right now.
Also. I haven't pooped since Saturday.

Any appointments this week? See my GP this afternoon, but that's just pee in a cup and blood pressure and weight. IPS (NT scan) is Friday morning!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I think it's very cruel for Ovia to tell me my morning sickness should be fading when I'm feeling the opposite.

I found out this week that a good friend is due in May 2016, it will be nice to have an IRL pregnant friend with close due dates.

[twobananas]

How far along are you? 8 weeks

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? peanut m&m (x2!!)

Any fun symptoms going on? Still nauseous, still tired. When I have ginger ale I feel normal for a bit, but trying to limit that so I don't drink too much.. plus I've had a root canal after both of my previous 2 pregnancies, so don't want to ruin my teeth anymore than I have to!

Any appointments this week? Not until 10 weeks.. can't wait!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Still in shock over the news of twins, but so so excited. I just pray that everything goes smoothly! Really looking forward to the next appointment to see them again, it'll help make it feel more real

[beshert42]

How far along are you? 9w2d!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Green olive/pecan/canape/jacks/Eastern tailed-blue butterfly (Apparently, we're 0.9 inche slong and 0.07 ounces!)

Any fun symptoms going on? Nausea on and off throughout the day, but mostly in the morning, between 4-7 pm, and 10-11pm or whenever I am trying to go to sleep. Also, my boobs are SO sore all the time. I am beginning to think it's time for some maternity bras that I can wear at home or to sleep. I am also thinking that it might be time to break out the maternity pants. I'm just so bloated!

Any appointments this week? Nothing this week, but our next scan is Monday! It will be our last scan at the RE (10w) and then I have my first appointment with the high-risk OB on 11/30.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am having a really hard time deciding when to tell my mom that I'm pregnant. She is a really invasive person with no concept of boundaries, and also said a lot of really hurtful things when I miscarried twice previously. I know that she is going to freak out that I haven't told her yet, but there is a part of me that just wants to keep this from her as long as possible so I can avoid her crazy. I've also been having a lot of feelings about announcing the pregnancy more widely, like if I keep it a secret, nothing bad will happen.

[vlinder]

How far along are you? 9w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? pecan

Any fun symptoms going on? Also in the still nauseous, still tired camp.

Any appointments this week? Nope. Next appointment isn't until my NT scan/1st tri screen 12/4.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Trying to stay positive and calm until my next appointment.
The someecard is on the nose--I weighed more than I'd like when I got this BFP thanks to gaining weight earlier in the year due to the previous pregnancy and comfort eating after our loss/waiting for my cycle to return so my wardrobe had already shrunk, but now I'm definitely starting to run out of options. Hopefully some of the Gap maternity stuff I just received in the mail will work.

[csat]

How far along are you? 11w3d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? In between a fig (association Stilton cheese and Port) and a lime (association Margarita)

Any fun symptoms going on? Tired late afternoon and evening, feeling better otherwise

Any appointments this week? Tomorrow, 1st OB appt at 8am! Can.not.wait.any.longer

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
DS is turning 3 this weekend, he's such an amazing little man and I love him so much.

If all goes well at my appointment tomorrow we will finally be breaking the baby news to everyone at his party (it's a small family party). I have a ton of food shopping and cooking to do in preparation but weather should be nice so it should be a fun day and DS is so excited he's been talking about his birthday for months now.

[txmommy14]

How far along are you? 12 weeks today, feels crazy!!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? I think it's a plum? I've been so busy today, I need to look!

Any fun symptoms going on? Just nausea and exhaustion still, but it's definitely getting better. Gained 6 pounds already, yikes!

Any appointments this week? YES, NT scan on Friday, really excited! Also, need to decide whether to do the MaterniT21 test.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Nothing much! Still so thankful and happy to be here. I keep thinking something will go wrong, and am so thankful to be pregnant and that things seem to be going well. Seems to good to be true.

[mladerri]

How far along are you? 10w6d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Petit four

Any fun symptoms going on? I've had an increase in headaches and I haven't wanted to eat.

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Can it please be next week when my family will all be here and I get to see little bean on another ultrasound?

[babyzebra]

How far along are you? 8w5d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Jelly bean

Any fun symptoms going on? I'm vomiting about once a day now, which is a much more manageable level, so I'm really happy about that. I've been having a lot of migraines, but I think it's half pregnancy-related and half work stress-related.

Any appointments this week? Nope, none until my NT scan 12/14.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
Several close friends have asked DH if I'm pregnant and, of course, he gives in right away and tells them. The bloat is real! I know I don't have any kind of pregnancy glow, but maybe it's the vomit-face mixed with RBF that gives it away!

[mymilkshake]

Nov 18, 2015 16:27:54 GMT -5 mladerri said:

How far along are you? 10w6d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Petit four

Any fun symptoms going on? I've had an increase in headaches and I haven't wanted to eat.

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Can it please be next week when my family will all be here and I get to see little bean on another ultrasound?

H and I have seriously cut down on eating out! Before I was pregnant, that was my thaaang. I loved going to dinner, getting a few drinks and playing keno. But now I'd rather stay in. Well, sometimes by Saturday I get antsy and want to go to dinner. But early, like 5 or 6 so I can come back and lay on the couch

[westisleflower]

How far along are you? 12w1d!!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Chicken nugget!

Any fun symptoms going on? I think the nausea has subsided, I ate a full dinner the other night (including a pork chop), so I'm thrilled for that, just in time for Thanksgiving! However, I am already getting to big for my work pants :/

Any appointments this week? Nope, next one is 11/30.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? We tell our parents at Thanksgiving next week! I couldn't hold it in any longer so I told work yesterday. I work with mostly men but they were all really excited for me! I also told them I would be leaving at the end of February, but they seemed to understand. I was just so grateful how happy they were for me, they even suggested a bunch of names lol

[sandandsea]

I'm 10 weeks today!
Baby is a prune.
The M/S symptoms have kind of been waning, but my clothes really don't quite fit now. I guess at least one coworker has asked a friend if I am PG. He's super nosey though and my friend totally lied for me.   My sense of smell and gag reflex are in full force though.
I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon and will hopefully get the AMA blood draw and good news tomorrow!

[ArgyleEnigma]

How far along are you? 11 weeks!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Bee hummingbird

Any fun symptoms going on? I'm still nauseous, but it no longer rules my life, and I usually only vomit in the evening.

Any appointments this week? No, NT scan next Wednesday.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I was going to announce at Thanksgiving, as I'll be 12 weeks, but we can't see DH's family at the same time and I need to be focused on big ass oral exam December 7th, not running around telling everyone I want to in person. So we wait, probably.

[shoogars]

How far along are you? 12 weeks (tomorrow)

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Plum

Any fun symptoms going on? Feel great at times, still nauseated at times. Exhaustion is better until night, out of breath quickly.

Any appointments this week? NT scan and old lady blood test on Friday!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts...borrowed a Doppler so I've been listening for the hb, so nice to hear! DH is determined to know the sex, I am determined not to. I will be able to know in a weeks or so, may have the Drs office just mail the results so we have it, but I do t want to have a week moment and peek. This is our last baby and I e never been surprised at birth, I think it would be neat.

[bighair12]

How far along are you? 7w6d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Raspberry tomorrow

Any fun symptoms going on? Terrible nausea. Nothing sounds good. And pooping like a rabbit. Can I have a satisfying poop?

Any appointments this week? Thoughts so but no next week.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am ready to want to exercise again. But nausea doesn't help that.

[beshert42]

Nov 18, 2015 18:35:38 GMT -5 bighair12 said:

How far along are you? 7w6d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Raspberry tomorrow

Any fun symptoms going on? Terrible nausea. Nothing sounds good. And pooping like a rabbit. Can I have a satisfying poop?

Any appointments this week? Thoughts so but no next week.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am ready to want to exercise again. But nausea doesn't help that.

OMG, the rabbit pooping! A perfect comparison. I am sorry you're experiencing this. I've never appreciated pooping more in my life.

[packerfan4life]

How far along are you? 10w2d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? I have no idea

Any fun symptoms going on? Actually feeling pretty good. Pants are getting a little tight though

Any appointments this week? Not until Dec 3rd

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm flying home tomorrow (solo with a 1 yo, god help me) for my sister's bridal shower/bachelorette party. I think it will be the first time I actually miss drinking

[amiet79]

How far along are you? 11 weeks 5 days.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A poker chip.

Any fun symptoms going on? I'm finally starting to feel a bit better and the exhaustion isn't as extreme. I'm really starting to look pregnant though.

Any appointments this week? Monday is my first appointment. Finally! I'm really hoping we hear a heartbeat. I've been anxious since I haven't had any appointments yet.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? If we hear a heartbeat at the appointment, I'm going to announce on Facebook and tell some friends and relatives that don't know yet. DH hasn't told his siblings yet, so we'll tell them and some other people first and then post on Facebook.

[GOmamab15]

How far along are you? 9 weeks today

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Tater Tot

Any fun symptoms going on? Excess saliva started today, it's annoying and makes me gaggy. Vivid dreams still going strong. And the hunger/nausea.

Any appointments this week? Had one Wednesday, was suppose to start a early pregnancy class today but I wasn't feeling it so I just layed on the floor at home during that time instead.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm off Wed-Fri next week so it's just a 2 day week!

[Andrea]

GOmamab15, Early pregnancy class? Do tell.

[GOmamab15]

Nov 19, 2015 21:34:56 GMT -5 Andrea said:

GOmamab15, Early pregnancy class? Do tell.

Supposedly they go over all the FTM questions. It's offered at my HMO. I'll let you know how it is once I go to the first one.

[cattuccino]

Nov 19, 2015 21:54:18 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

Nov 19, 2015 21:34:56 GMT -5 Andrea said:

GOmamab15, Early pregnancy class? Do tell.

Supposedly they go over all the FTM questions. It's offered at my HMO. I'll let you know how it is once I go to the first one.

As a STM, my advice:
I feel you should value your time being able to lie on the floor.

[pbandj714]

How far along are you? 8w1d with twins

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Peanut M&Ms, Lego bricks, Pygmi seahorses, wild strawberries

Any fun symptoms going on? I've actually been feeling pretty good most of the time. Cue PgAL brain. Ugh. There are still certain foods and coffee, which sound gross, so that's a little reassuring.

Any appointments this week? Ugh, no. My next appt isn't until December 7.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? We're planning on telling family at Thanksgiving. I'm just so irrationally scared that we'll tell them it's twins, everyone will be so elated, and then something will go wrong when I have my next US. I know it's silly, but I just can't shake the nervousness. For whatever reason, telling a few of our close friends hasn't been a big deal but I'm so nervous to tell family.