Weekly check-in: 11/30-12/6

[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?

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet?

[Andrea]

How far along are you? 13w2d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Clownfish, scoop of ice cream

Any fun symptoms going on? I think the round ligament pain is starting to become constant. Nausea is not decreasing, but the puking has simmered down. I am still on the Zofran train, choo choo.

Any appointments this week? Negative

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I was really hoping the nausea would simmer down by 12 weeks, lol.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? My grandmother told me not to sleep with my arms above my head, because it would cause the cord to wrap around the baby's neck. Sigh.

[frecklesnbrains]

How far along are you? 13w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A jalepeno pepper. Can I make it a jalapeno popper? I'm hungry.

Any fun symptoms going on? Actually, no. I've felt pretty amazing for the past few days.

Any appointments this week? I had my NT scan on Monday but only saw the U/S folks. Next OB appointment is next Wednesday.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My waistline is starting to expand... If it weren't for that I might forget I was pregnant. About half of my pants/skirts are getting very uncomfortable (though they all still fit). Maternity pants are ordered and on their way!

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? I don't think I've gotten ANY advice yet, weird or normal. But I also haven't told a lot of people.

[sandandsea]

I'm 12 weeks.
A plum.
Apparently I'm vitamin D deficient so I have to take 10000 units once a week for the next 3 months. I'm still really nauseous in the morning/evening but not vomiting. And I'm just really tired. And my regular clothes don't fit, so I'm officially in stretchy pants only.
I don't think I've gotten any advice really. I have lots of people guessing gender, one person said, "I think it's a girl and 2 minutes later, when finding out that the PG feels the same as with DS, she said, "Oh, then I'm sure it's a boy".

[titania]

How far along are you? 13w6d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Still nauseous and gagging... but it is better today, so maybe it will stick! Please stick! Also I cannot sleep through the night ever.

Any appointments this week? I saw the OB on Monday and heard the heartbeat! That is the last appointment until Jan... which seems like forever.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm wearing maternity pants today for the first time... they are lovely! Yesterday I was so uncomfortable today sitting is awesome

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Andrea, Mine is from my grandma too! She told me to avoid ladders... not sure what she thinks I'm doing on a daily basis, but no ladders!!

[csat]

How far along are you? 13w3d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Definite little bump down there, feeling pretty good

Any appointments this week? Not for another few weeks. I just saw that my ultrasound had me measuring about 5 days ahead but they will keep the same EDD (I know these things can fluctuate).

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Anxious, I still haven't heard back about this job I've been interviewing with for the past 6 weeks, hopefully today.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Not a lot yet (thank goodness) but also comments about sex. I think since we already have a boy (and aren't having any more after this one) people assume we are hoping for a girl and think we will be disappointed if it's another boy, it's annoying. We would be happy with either sex, there are pros for both and obviously healthy baby is the only important thing.

[shoogars]

How far along are you? 14 weeks tomorrow

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
Nausea when I'm hungry. Been having headaches lately. Tired.

Any appointments this week? Not until Dec 21

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Got my Verifi results back... All good. Did not want to know sex. DH has been hounding me to call and get it, so just he can know. I really want to wait, and if he knows I know I will HAVE to know too.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? No advice. Just all the stories about how horrible pregnancy/labor/birth was for people (especially GMIL). Some women make it sound so horrible. Yes it's uncomfortable/painful/exhausting. But also beautiful, rewarding and amazing. How about sharing those stories too!

[microworm]

How far along are you? 10wk5d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Insomnia but I'm not sure if that is pregnancy related. Other than that, I'm exhausted and nauseous. I think the nausea is getting better though.

Any appointments this week? Nope.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My cousin is due in April and just found out they are having a boy. While I would love for this LO to be a girl since we have DS and this is probably our last, I would be happy with a boy. Brothers are too cute. I'm kind of convinced this one is a boy. Maybe so I don't get my hopes up for a girl?

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? We haven't told a soul yet so none.

[vlinder]

How far along are you? 11+1

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Same ol' same ol'. Tired and nauseous if I don't keep to my eating schedule.

Any appointments this week? NT scan on Friday! I can't wait!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Wore maternity pants yesterday for this first time and it was fantastic.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Nothing yet.

[ArgyleEnigma]

How far along are you? 14 weeks

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? House mouse. Eh, okay.

Any fun symptoms going on? Still nauseous, though it's certainly gone down.

Any appointments this week? Nope.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? The "One week vomit-free!" t-shirts were a mistake.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? I've heard not a peep of advice.

[Kevinmac]

How far along? 10w 1d

What are you? A Lego man

Any symptoms? I've been feeling nauseous in the afternoon and evening. I have to keep eating to feel ok.

Any appointments? I went for the MaterniT21 blood work yesterday. I really need to do my diabetes test this week too.

Rants/raves: the first thing my MIL said to me after we told them on Thanksgiving was asking me if she could be in the delivery room. I didn't even answer her, but no thank you!

GTKY: it bothers me when people say get your sleep in now. It's just silly- like sleeping more now is going to help in late July when I'm up with a crying baby.

[Dachanth]

How far along are you? 13w, 1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Large ladurée macaroon or a peach

Any fun symptoms going on? All day nausea is getting worse, I also woke up with a sore throat, congested chest and dry cough this morning

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I started maternity clothes shopping over the last week. Is it wrong that I am excited to wear some of this new stuff? Our town has gotten some new stores since I was pregnant with DD and some of this stuff is fashionable!

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Nothing yet (albeit we have only told my in-laws and they tried advice with DD that we didn't take so are remarkably quiet this time around).

[pbandj714]

How far along are you? 9w6d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? I've mostly been feeling normal. However, in the evenings I do feel off and just super tired. Little bit of heartburn.

Any appointments this week? Not this week, but I have an US Monday! Can. Not. Wait.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? A coworker of mine just had her twins this Monday and OMG are they cute! Makes me so stinking excited for my own!

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? I've had a few people say things like "so if you have a boy and a girl you'll be done, right?" Um? No? I don't know? Does it matter?? These are my first babies. I have no idea if I'll be done or not. And their sexes should have nothing to do with it.

[cattuccino]

How far along are you? 14 w 2 d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? a house mouse (Maybe that's why my cat is obsessed with me?!)

Any fun symptoms going on? Definitely showing. Like. need maternity pants and elastic band not really cutting it showing. This makes me happy and sad.

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm still awaiting this second trimester energy burst! and for the neausea to go away. It's definitely lessened...but now when it hits, it's not just nausea but the whole vomiting experience.
I'm still paranoid something was wrong at my NT scan and I don't see anyone for another 2 weeks. I hate not knowing. I mean, no news is usually good news, right??

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? I'm drawing a blank. No one has given me advice with this pregnancy yet. Probably because it's baby #2 they think I know what I'm doing. hahahahaa.

[txmommy14]

How far along are you? 14 weeks today

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? I think a lemon!

Any fun symptoms going on? Still nausea and exhaustion, although I got a burst of energy today and have been cleaning and getting some schoolwork done rather than vegging out during DS' nap.

Any appointments this week? Nope, next week. I hate waiting a month!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I took Zoran one day and it made me feel AWFUL, so now I'm still doing the Diclegis and still feeling pretty sick. I hope it goes away soon. I'm so ready to be able to eat what my husband eats again. Also, I can't wait to start feeling the baby kick, hopefully in the next month or so. I'm hoping that will do lots to ease PGAL brain.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Hmmm, I haven't gotten much this time. We still haven't announced and it's my second, so I feel like people don't give us much unsolicited advice hopefully?

[frecklesnbrains]

cattucino I'm sure they would have alerted you if there were a concern on your NT scan, but if it gives you peace of mind it would be totally reasonable to call the office just to check in on the final result. My office was great and had a doc review it right away so she stuck her head in and said: they saw everything they needed and no concerns!

[athn64]

How far along are you? 14 weeks tomorrow

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? 8 oz Filet mignon

Any fun symptoms going on? Still exhausted, still nauseated. Fun times.

Any appointments this week? Had one Monday, everything loosk good. Don't go back till January

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm tired and just want to sleep!

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Nothing this time. Last time I was told I was definitely having a boy because of my MS.. *Looks at 18 month old DD*

DH hated the "you should get your sleep now" people. Third tri was miserable and since I couldn't sleep, he couldn't sleep.

[mymilkshake]

How far along are you? 11w6
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Donut hole!
Any fun symptoms going on? No new symptoms. I'm randomly nauseous but not bad. However I sleep TERRIBLE.
Any appointments this week? Next Friday
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm having a contractor come over in 20 minutes to give us a quote or a full shed former for our cape. I hope the time line works with the arrival of the baby, fingers crossed!
GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? I can't say I've gotten any really weird advice. My MIL is however awfully opinionated about what I should eat and raise the baby however. YAY.

[Flair Underwood]

How far along are you?

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
acne and lower back pain - yay.

Any appointments this week?
Had my NT scan on Monday, saw the mid-wife and scheduled my next appointment when I'll talk to the ob/gyn about VBAC vs. repeat C-section.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
People at work are asking OTHER people if I'm pregnant. You could ask ME if you think it's your place to know. JS.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? None yet...

[Flair Underwood]

cattuccino, try not to worry! I think if they say anything thing at that point they have you "wait and talk to the nurse". Did someone say something that is stressing you out?

[manybellsdown]

How far along are you? 12w3d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Macaron, tiny hamster

Any fun symptoms going on? Pretty crappy sleep. Acne. Hungry all the time. Maternity pants the only option for work.

Any appointments this week? TODAY! Exactly 5 weeks from my last appointment. Baby grew from 7w1d to 12w5d. Looking more like a baby and less like a blobby!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Today is good. Rants to commence tomorrow.

GTKY: None yet.

[twobananas]

How far along are you? 10 weeks and some change

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Tetra fishes (at my US on Monday my doc said they were 1 1/2 inches long)

Any fun symptoms going on? I had to get up early for a flight this morning and now I am exhausted and feeling icky from the sandwich I got for lunch. I just want to sleep!

Any appointments this week? Had one on Monday, everything looked good!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I bought the cutest little easy swaddle sacks from Land of Nod. I was feeling anxious and when I have something tangible I can hold it really helps! Can't wait for them to get delivered!

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Not much, I think my mom told me something but I've already forgotten what it was

[shan]

How far along are you? 13 weeks

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? No clue.

Any fun symptoms going on? Pubic symphysis disorder is killing me slowly.

Any appointments this week? Had one yesterday. Heard the heartbeat and have only gained 3 pounds. I'm pleased.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I could kiss my chiropractor.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? This is #2, so no advice. Just everyone saying how much DD's life is gong to change. Yep. Her and all of us.

[nymama917]

How far along are you? 10 w 3 days

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

Any fun symptoms going on? still nauseous but it seems to be better than it was. Craving pickles and still struggling to find food that sounds good. Just continuing to eat all the time which seems to be helpful though I'm definitely carb heavy in diet and not eating all that nutritious yet. Lots of crazy dreams which wake me up a few times a night.

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? A little annoyed that when we told the inlaws over Thanksgiving they kept saying things to my DD (2) about being a big sister and a baby in mommy's belly. We haven't talked about it with her because we don't want her saying something since we haven't told many people. We want to make sure all is well before we start really talking to her about it.

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? Nothing really yet but since it's my second maybe I won't get much.

[cattuccino]

Does any one else feel guilty "liking" some of these? I feel guilty liking that you're talking about crappy sleep, morning sickness....pubic symphysis (had to look that one up!).

But I do like we're all still here and experiencing these things

[cattuccino]

Dec 2, 2015 14:45:51 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

cattuccino, try not to worry! I think if they say anything thing at that point they have you "wait and talk to the nurse". Did someone say something that is stressing you out?

No one really did....the tech when I asked just said "two legs, two arms and a heart beat".
And I read something about a baby not having 2 brain hemispheres and because she didn't say anything about that I'm paranoid.
It's just my anxiety. I haven't even met with my ob yet and my GP knows I'm seeing my ob from here on out - so I'm paranoid no one has even looked at it yet.

Which probably isn't true because if there was a concern the tech would have flagged it right? And I would have heard something by now.

[broadwaymama]

How far along are you? 13 weeks 4 days

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Not really a symptom but having frequent flutters!

Any appointments this week? Friday

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Really trying not to be stressed with DHs layoff. I have not been sleeping well. Ughh

GTKY: What is the weirdest pregnancy advice you have gotten yet? When I was pregnant with DS one of my students fathers told me not to be scared of giving birth because "you would be amazed at how much your vagina can stretch! I saw my baby who was about the size of a small chicken come out just fine!" I don't think I have ever turned that shade of red before!

[ArgyleEnigma]

Dec 2, 2015 17:26:49 GMT -5 cattuccino said:

Dec 2, 2015 14:45:51 GMT -5 Flair Underwood said:

cattuccino , try not to worry! I think if they say anything thing at that point they have you "wait and talk to the nurse". Did someone say something that is stressing you out?

No one really did....the tech when I asked just said "two legs, two arms and a heart beat".
And I read something about a baby not having 2 brain hemispheres and because she didn't say anything about that I'm paranoid.
It's just my anxiety. I haven't even met with my ob yet and my GP knows I'm seeing my ob from here on out - so I'm paranoid no one has even looked at it yet.

Which probably isn't true because if there was a concern the tech would have flagged it right? And I would have heard something by now.

If your baby's brain didn't have two hemispheres it would be really, really obvious.  I can clearly identify Button's hemispheres on several of his/her scans, and I am not an expert by any stretch of the imagination. They would flag it, immediately.

[Flair Underwood]

Dec 2, 2015 17:56:27 GMT -5 broadwaymama said:

Any fun symptoms going on? Not really a symptom but having frequent flutters!

Can I just tell you how jealous I am?  With my first pregnancy I didn't feel A THING until 23 weeks, and I'm pretty sure it will be a similar situation this time around too and that bums me out!

[origamimommy]

11 weeks

Brussels sprout!

Hyperemesis and the worst taste in my mouth ever. Also constipation. Yay.

Yes!!! Friday and can't wait!

Ugh so over being sick.

Not advice but my in laws are all "it's a boy and he's going to be born on Tyler's birthday." No and fuck off, k?