Pregnancy Check-in (Nov 23)

[kh826]

Happy Monday!

This is our weekly check-in for those who's families are expecting!

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?

Due Date List
ionaerebor - November 23
amandflo - January 16
cetcar - January 16
kh826 - January 22
daisyflower - January 26
wittyandwaiting - March 28
honigbiene - April 24
crazyaunt84 - May 15
bexincanada - June 1
mahler5 - June 9
Stringy - June 9

*Let us know if there are any new BFPs to add to the list!

QOTW: In the spirit of US Thanksgiving this week, tell us something that you are thankful for related to your/your partner's pregnancy? Another fun thing about Thanksgiving, FOOD! What is your favorite holiday treat to indulge in? Will you be having any this week/this holiday season?

[kh826]

1. 31w2d
Baby #2
Team Green!

2. I have an OB appointment this afternoon. I might come back and update again after that if there is anything new to report, but I figured if I didn't update now while I have the time, I might not at all!

3. I am feeling kind of crappy today, actually.
I think 70% of it is baby's position.
As I have mentioned before, since I tend to carry compactly/close to my body, as the baby grows I seem to have a lot of issues with crowding of my organs and the discomfort that comes along with that. Well, baby is RIGHT up under my lungs and I am having a lot of shortness of breath.
The other 30% of my problem today is that I took a long shower this AM to shave before my appointment. It had been a while. Well, turns out I forgot that shaving at this point in the game can be challenging. I got overheated and lightheaded and thought I might pass out. I'm still not feeling completely better from that lovely experience and the shortness of breath and pressure from baby balling themselves up right under my lungs is only making it worse. It almost feels like I might feel better if I throw up, but I am not that kind of nauseous... Anyway, just having a rough morning, but I am sure it will pass.

Otherwise, I don't have too much to report.
I think I "popped" a little bit more. Clothes are fitting differently. I tried on the dress I plan to wear at Thanksgiving last night, and I was surprised at quite how HUGE I thought my belly looked in it. I think some of that is just me being a weirdo who is out of touch with my pregnant body. HAHA

I am excited that we are supposed to have an ultrasound at this afternoon's appointment!

Also, I think I have another big baby cooking in there...

QOTW: I am thankful for a relatively easy/uneventful pregnancy and a healthy baby!

I hope to eat stuffing and sugar cookies. Those are two things that I don't really eat much at all the rest of the year except for during the holidays, so I am looking forward to both. My sister makes a mean sugar cookie, so I am hoping that she will be baking at my mom's before we get there tomorrow. I can't have wine to get through a holiday with my family this year, so I will compensate with baked goods. LOL

[ionaerebor]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby? My EDD is today! But Ailsa is showing little sign of arriving any time soon.
2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?) I had a midwife appointment on Thursday, but nothing had changed since last week. I've got another on Friday.
3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things? I'm really excited and anxious to meet Ailsa, and I finally feel like I can be really impatient now. Other than that, it's pretty much the same.

QOTW: In the spirit of US Thanksgiving this week, tell us something that you are thankful for related to your/your partner's pregnancy? I'm thankful for having pretty easy pregnancy, a healthy baby and right now, for it almost being over! Another fun thing about Thanksgiving, FOOD! What is your favorite holiday treat to indulge in? Will you be having any this week/this holiday season? So, obviously I don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so I don't really know what traditional thanksgiving food is. I am looking forward to eating all the bratkartoffeln at the German market on Saturday though.

[wittyandwaiting]

kh826, hope all went well at your appointment.

ionaerebor so exciting; you'll be meeting your baby girl soon!


1. 22 weeks today with a little lady! Our young man is 14 years old.

2. No appointments until mid-December.

3. I was only sick twice this week!!! I also have a lot more energy.

QOTW:
Honestly, I'm just really thankful to be pregnant and that we are all happy and healthy.

I love desserts; all the rich thanksgiving desserts.

[mahler5]

I'm 11 1/2 weeks. Had first OB (non-RE) appt yesterday. Baby looked good on ultrasound and was wiggly. I've still been really nauseated most of the time. It seemed better for a couple days but I threw up Sunday. I know I shouldn't complain as some people throw up way more. I guess it seemed easier with C. Although I was nauseated I never threw up. L read morning sickness gets worse as you age past 35 too so maybe that's why.

Overall I think I have a little more energy, in the mornings at least, so that's good.

QOTW-- it was nice knowing going into the pregnancy that genetic screening of embryo was negative. We initially didn't do the screening but in some ways I'm glad we did. It's one less thing to worry about (even though I know it's not 100%). I'm also glad I haven't been sick sick yet. It's always scary to get a bad cold or bug when you are pregnant. I'll take nausea over that any day!

[cetcar]

1. 32w4d pregnant with our first baby. It's a girl!


2. We had an OB appointment last Friday. She is measuring on track, almost to the day. She's one day ahead. And for however accurate it is, she weighs around 4lbs. Yesterday we met with our doula and had our second birth class.

3. Physically I've been feeling pretty good. Sleep is hit or miss some nights and I'm hungrier more than normal. I started taking tums before dinner and they're helping with nighttime nausea and that lingering smell/taste....gross. My belly button is starting to pop, it's a bit mound like now.

Emotionally, I feel pretty overwhelmed and my mood is all over the place. Poor CET.

QOTW: I am thankful for a healthy pregnancy so far and all the support and excitement from our friends and family. Wish a lot of them lived closer.

I'm a vegetarian but I love all Thanksgiving food. When I try to pick just one, I can't and remember how much I like another dish too. I like everything all together. We're going to CET's extended family for Thanksgiving. They put meat on everything (even the mashed potatoes and green beans), so the meal is usually pretty bland for me. I'm debating cooking a little Thanksgiving meal for us to have tonight and to have the leftovers on Friday. I've also been thinking a lot about pumpkin pie (and it's not even my favorite), I imagine a slice is in my future soon.

[bexincanada]

1. 13 weeks, one day with our first.

2. Midwife appointment later today. Didn't end up doing the IPS last friday, that was a whole roller coaster I don't want to get into right now.

3. Has anyone else been getting headaches? I've had three or four really bad headaches, I stayed home yesterday. I think I'm fighting off a cold, I get my flu shot at work Tuesday, so I'm hoping not to get sick-sick. Other than that just general aches and pains.

QOTW: I feel the same way as witty, just grateful to be pregnant. Those having thanksgiving this weekend, enjoy!