Weekly Check-in 12/14

[Susan0utLoud]

How many weeks are you? 11 weeks on the dot!

Symptoms?
Nausea, food and smell aversions and exhaustion. So tired by the afternoon!

Upcoming appts? We'll be doing our cell free dna test the Monday after Christmas. Next appt with midwife is mid January. Anatomy Scan is scheduled for mid February.

Rants/Raves? I'm really bummed out that maple syrup is a no go right now. The smell just makes me sick. I miss waffles, though, so I've been putting Nutella on them

GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? I love a good afternoon on the couch catching up on my trashy tv (think Bravo, E! and MTV). I used to read a lot, but since DS I don't have the attention span for it anymore. Hopefully that changes someday!

[vk]

How many weeks are you? 9w2d


Symptoms? puking all the day long.


Upcoming appts? had my ultrasound yesterday! baby is doing great!


Rants/Raves? I never feel good and always want to throw up. Also I told my bf about being pregnant and I could tell she was disappointed. She is getting married in June and has been very vocal about not wanting pregnant bridesmaids. Oh well.


GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? I love to read. Hobbies are whatever DS is into.

[littlesthobo]

How many weeks are you? 7w4d

Symptoms? Nausea, sore breasts, chills, fatigue

Upcoming appts? Nothing until Jan

Rants/Raves? Made it through a regular cleaning at the dentist last night! I was so afraid of gagging. We had to work out my next appointment around my pregnancy and postpone my X-rays until next fall. So I booked a cleaning in the spring. I came home and told DH, "only one more dentist appointment until baby
is here!"

GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges?
Lately I've been wasting time on TCF and FB because I'm tired, but I love scrapbooking! I'm in a scrapbook club that meets monthly.

[housecarder]

vk I'm sorry your friend is disappointed. I hate that so many people worry about how the pregnancy affects them rather than just being happy for you.

[vk]

Dec 15, 2015 8:59:03 GMT -5 housecarder said:

vk I'm sorry your friend is disappointed. I hate that so many people worry about how the pregnancy affects them rather than just being happy for you.

Thanks. it is funny because when I learned her wedding date she said "looks like you won't make it to the wedding because that is when you want to have another kid" Well, at least she knew about it beforehand. 

[cavewmn]

How many weeks are you? 8w4d


Symptoms? Just need to eat before getting in a car, a bit headachy, sore boobs.


Upcoming appts? Had one yesterday! We have a baby in my uterus!


Rants/Raves? Nope


GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? Any kind of mystery, read, nap, crafting of all sorts.

[tootsie]

Dec 15, 2015 9:01:49 GMT -5 vk said:

Dec 15, 2015 8:59:03 GMT -5 housecarder said:

vk I'm sorry your friend is disappointed. I hate that so many people worry about how the pregnancy affects them rather than just being happy for you.

Thanks. it is funny because when I learned her wedding date she said "looks like you won't make it to the wedding because that is when you want to have another kid" Well, at least she knew about it beforehand. 

You should one up her and give birth while standing at the altar. That'll show her!

[vk]

Dec 15, 2015 12:41:30 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Dec 15, 2015 9:01:49 GMT -5 vk said:

Thanks. it is funny because when I learned her wedding date she said "looks like you won't make it to the wedding because that is when you want to have another kid" Well, at least she knew about it beforehand. 

You should one up her and give birth while standing at the altar. That'll show her!

haha! She would hate me forever! 

[jssymom14]

Dec 14, 2015 1:25:32 GMT -5 housecarder said:

How many weeks are you? 8 weeks 3 days


Symptoms?  acid reflux/heartburn and extreme tiredness at night


Upcoming appts? yesterday had my first u/s (dating)


Rants/Raves?  My weight gain (I need to get some energy to do any type of exercise) and trying to get everything done so we can leave Saturday for 8 hour trip it ILs


GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? napping or reading smutty romance novels

[jewelsofthenile]

How many weeks are you? 9 weeks 3 days

Symptoms? Fatigue. In the last couple days it seems like the nausea is subsiding.

Upcoming appts? Nothing until Jan 14

Rants/Raves? I was sick over the weekend and my husband seemed to have the same thing yesterday. Strangest illness ever fever and nausea. But all gone in 12 hours.

GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges?
Lately I feel like sleep is all I want to do, but I like photography and hiking. As far as stupid things to binge watch. Bachelor in Paradise was probably the last guilty pleasure show I watched online.

[daometjing]

How many weeks are you? 9 weeks 4 days.

Symptoms? Fatigue, super smell, nausea.

Upcoming appointments? MFM appointment on Jan 6 for first trimester screening. I know we are doing cell free DNA testing, don't know if they do an NT scan too.

Rants/raves? My almost 2 year old is getting molars, and has been a whiny, crying, inconsolable mess. She's usually easygoing, and now I'm terrified about how I will handle if this baby is less easygoing than she was.

GTKY: Netflix binges, and crochet. I need to start a blanket for this baby.

[housecarder]

Dec 16, 2015 0:41:05 GMT -5 daometjing said:

How many weeks are you? 9 weeks 4 days.

Symptoms? Fatigue, super smell, nausea.

Upcoming appointments? MFM appointment on Jan 6 for first trimester screening. I know we are doing cell free DNA testing, don't know if they do an NT scan too.

Rants/raves? My almost 2 year old is getting molars, and has been a whiny, crying, inconsolable mess. She's usually easygoing, and now I'm terrified about how I will handle if this baby is less easygoing than she was.

GTKY: Netflix binges, and crochet. I need to start a blanket for this baby.

My OB said that the NIPT will take the place of the NT scan and that its more accurate.

[mrss44]

How many weeks are you? 7 weeks, 3 days.


Symptoms? Sore boobs, nausea (especially after I eat), diarrhea (sorry TMI), lots of food aversions, oh and I'm exhausted.


Upcoming appts? Monday, Dec 21 @ 1:00


Rants/Raves? I keep worrying off and on about how my nausea keeps going away but then it comes back. I think I'll feel better once we go to the doctor Monday.


GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? My new love is coloring books for adults. So relaxing.

[Ray]

vk why would someone not want an important person in their wedding because they are pregnant? (I am assuming you are important to her because she want(s/ed) you in the party)

I'm sorry she reacted kind of selfishly

[vk]

Dec 16, 2015 20:03:57 GMT -5 Ray said:

vk why would someone not want an important person in their wedding because they are pregnant? (I am assuming you are important to her because she want(s/ed) you in the party)

I'm sorry she reacted kind of selfishly

She just wants to make sure everyone has a good time and can have fun and enjoy themselves. She is the last one to get married in our core group of friends and she feels like everyone is moving forward without her. I get why she is kind of bummed, but still no need to be unhappy about it. Thanks everybody for making me feel better about it

[icaughtfire]

How many weeks are you?
9w1d

Symptoms?
Freezing all the time. Exhausted. Sore boobs. Weird, vivid dreams..

Upcoming appts?
My next appointment is the NT scan on January 13.

Rants/Raves?
I had an appointment yesterday & was given the bill for my expected portion of everything. It was A LOT more than I expected and I nearly had a heart attack until me & H were able to sit down & work out the budget. Birthing babies ain't cheap, yo.

GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? Reading, Netflix binges, wasting my time on every corner of the Internet. Used to enjoy vodka & bubble baths but that's out for now.

[Ray]

Dec 17, 2015 6:48:33 GMT -5 vk said:

Dec 16, 2015 20:03:57 GMT -5 Ray said:

vk why would someone not want an important person in their wedding because they are pregnant? (I am assuming you are important to her because she want(s/ed) you in the party)

I'm sorry she reacted kind of selfishly

She just wants to make sure everyone has a good time and can have fun and enjoy themselves. She is the last one to get married in our core group of friends and she feels like everyone is moving forward without her. I get why she is kind of bummed, but still no need to be unhappy about it. Thanks everybody for making me feel better about it

I can understand her feeling "behind in life" so to speak I suppose but definitely agree there's no need for her to be upset about your pregnancy. No one said being pregnant means you can't have a good time, have fun, and enjoy yourself lol. I hope it all works out for you!

[TnT10]

How many weeks are you? I will be 10 weeks tomorrow!


Symptoms? Nausea, cravings, mood swings. I want to eat ALL THE FOOD!


Upcoming appts? January 7


Rants/Raves? I have been feeling okay and my anxiety has been good since our US. I'm wondering if my thyroid is off though because I have noticed my hair falling out again. I have a follow up in early January, so I will get it checked out then.


GTKY: What is your favorite way to waste time? Hobbies? Netflix binges? I like to get on Pinterest and unfortunately end up spending more time on FB than I want but I just get sucked in! I need hobbies LOL

[TnT10]

Dec 16, 2015 0:41:05 GMT -5 daometjing said:

Rants/raves? My almost 2 year old is getting molars, and has been a whiny, crying, inconsolable mess. She's usually easygoing, and now I'm terrified about how I will handle if this baby is less easygoing than she was.

Ugh we haven't started this yet but I have a feeling it's coming!  Hugs mama! 

[lostinfaith225]

Dec 17, 2015 11:45:52 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

Dec 16, 2015 0:41:05 GMT -5 daometjing said:

Rants/raves? My almost 2 year old is getting molars, and has been a whiny, crying, inconsolable mess. She's usually easygoing, and now I'm terrified about how I will handle if this baby is less easygoing than she was.

Ugh we haven't started this yet but I have a feeling it's coming!  Hugs mama! 

I can definitely relate! Ds has been cutting his eye teeth....last 4. He's been a bear. Normally he's easy going and sweet.

[housecarder]

Had my OB appointment which was actually with the NP and it was quite the ordeal lol. Sorry if this is long.
I called ahead knowing I was doing my MaterniT21 testing and asked if they could send the orders in ahead of time so I could do the blood work first. So I get there and they take EIGHT vials of blood. Holy cow I'm glad I ate first. Then up to the appointment which of course is running late. Entire history on me and H and then she sprung a pap on me. At least she then told me with twins she didn't even want to attempt a Doppler so she sent me down to get an ultrasound and said I'll get one every 4 weeks. As I was finishing up she asked if I was going to do the NIPT testing and I was like I thought they just took that. Apparently the 8 vials were just the normal OB panel that she orders and not my Maternit21 stuff. So she gave me a box and orders for that. So down stairs for the ultrasound and back across the hospital for another two vials. I don't think I have any blood left!
Fred was measuring right on track at 11 wks 1 day, HB 163, but standing on his head.
George was measuring 4 days ahead, 11 wks 5 days, HB 171

[rungirlrun]

Dec 17, 2015 10:26:32 GMT -5 Ray said:

Dec 17, 2015 6:48:33 GMT -5 vk said:

She just wants to make sure everyone has a good time and can have fun and enjoy themselves. She is the last one to get married in our core group of friends and she feels like everyone is moving forward without her. I get why she is kind of bummed, but still no need to be unhappy about it. Thanks everybody for making me feel better about it

I can understand her feeling "behind in life" so to speak I suppose but definitely agree there's no need for her to be upset about your pregnancy. No one said being pregnant means you can't have a good time, have fun, and enjoy yourself lol. I hope it all works out for you!

Agreed - you can still have fun even while pregnant.  I will be attending a bachelorette party and 2 weddings in my 3rd trimester, and there is no doubt in my mind, I will be having a ball!

But I can definitely get what your friend is feeling.  The bach party/1 wedding I'm attending is for my friend who is last to get married in our core group.  At the earlier weddings, most of us were single and drunk the whole time.  Now most of us are married, pregnant, or have kids so no one is as crazy which can kind of be a bummer for the new bride.  Hopefully your friend just had a moment and will be back to being excited for all of the summer festivities soon (hers and yours).

[housecarder]

powerofbacon I'm glad your high risk OB cleared everything up. I hate when communication is poor at a doctor's office