Pregnancy Check-in (Dec 21)

[kh826]

Happy Monday!

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

It seems we have had a ton of BFPs recently. WOOHOO!

As I mentioned in last week's check-in, I am going to hold off adding those with recent BFPs to the roster here until they specifically indicate that they are ready to join us in this check-in.
So, if you have a recent BFP (first of all, CONGRATS!), please let us know when you are ready to be added to the roster and what your EDD will be. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to post here even if you aren't ready to be added to the roster!

Now, onto the check-in...

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
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

Esquette - TBD

Kona -  August 14

QOTW: How do you keep from overdoing it at the holidays consider the precious cargo you are also carrying around inside 24/7? Do you find it difficult to slow down? Has pregnancy changed any of your holiday plans?

[kh826]

1. 35w2d
Baby No. 2
Team Green!

2. Next OB appointment is next Monday (12/28), and then weekly appointments from then on...

3. Lots of Braxton Hicks, some mild groin area pain in the last couple of days... Baby was right up under my lungs yesterday afternoon and I was very uncomfy, but he/she seems to have moved a bit overnight, so I can breathe a little better now. Swelling off and on in my hands and feet, but definitely not as bad as with my last pregnancy. My other new development is that my heartburn has been coming back in the afternoons most days even though I am on Nexium. That didn't happen with my last pregnancy either - Nexium was my miracle pill. Some days it is mild, but other days it is severe and a few times I have almost vomited. Seems that the Nexium isn't holding me for a full 24 hrs anymore. Bah Humbug! Otherwise, not too much else to report. Starting to just feel like the end is approaching, which is equal parts exciting, anxiety producing, and totally unbelievable!

QOTW: I have NOT been good at this. I push myself until I feel like crap a lot. It is so different when you already have a kiddo. I want William to experience all of the fun holiday things regardless of my pregnancy. I need to remind myself that I am practically 9 months pregnant, but I still often forget. Hopefully after this week there will be less running around and more relaxing in my future...

[cetcar]

1. We're 36 week 2 days pregnant with a little girlie. She's our first.

2. I was a bit surprised that our doctor's office is going to be open, but we have an appointment on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Both are in the morning, they may be working half days.

3. Status quo. Lots of movement, waking up waaay to early (once I wake up, I can't turn off my mind...I keep thinking of all the things I need to do (oftentimes, they aren't even baby related), some pinching in my back and general twinges. Kind of an odd combination of having a lot to do but feeling tired when/thinking about doing it.

QOTW- Like kh826, I'm not too good at this. For instance, yesterday I finished putting up our Christmas decorations (just in time for family to arrive), spent the rest of the day baking 5 batches of cookies (and a batch of soup for dinner) to give out as gifts and have around the house later in the week, then a friend came over in the evening for dinner and we walked the canal Christmas lights. While having my family here visiting will be nice, it is more work hosting. We want it to be nice and festive for everyone. I'll be spending time this week doing a thorough cleaning and continuing to organize. Luckily, it is probably going to be a slow week workwise. We usually travel for the holidays, flying to visit both sets of our families. This year, we're staying home.....in the 12 years we have been together, it will be the first time.

[mahler5]

1) we are 15 1/2 weeks. I had an appt today. Heartbeat was good but the doctor cut out early because she had a labor without an epidural that was progressing quickly apparently.

We do know the sex. At least we are pretty certain because we tested the embryos after 2 failed FETs. Of the two remaining good ones, we had one boy and one girl. We decided to put the boy embryo in (since we already have a girl) and that FET failed. So, the remaining embryo and current baby in my tummy is a girl! We are very excited for C to have a sister. I have just felt so weird about it because we chose in the first place. I kind of wish we would have just told them to pick randomly. I don't know if that makes any sense. I guess I feel bad that we initially didn't pick her. But I have felt better about it recently. Anyway, I have felt weird about telling people. And I don't want to officially announce until after the anatomy scan. If we ever do this again (which is doubtful I want to be team green all the way.

I have generally been feeling better. I did have some heart palpitations the other day. I have increased my caffeine intake slightly because my nausea medicine makes me groggy. So now I am decreasing it. The doctor wasn't too concerned about it today. Although she rushed out of the appt. I barely had a chance to ask her if she wanted me to see someone about it. She said if it persisted they could send me to a cardiologist to get checked out. I used to have an arrhythmia that was corrected years ago. So, I think I am more sensitive to feeling my heartbeat differently. But last pregnancy it happened a few times and the doctor ( different one) wasn't concerned unless it persisted. But I'm definitely cutting back on the caffeine and the nausea medicine so I can function!

Next appt is in 4 1/2 weeks for the anatomy scan!

kh826 and cetcar -- hope you both stay as comfy as possible in your last few weeks. I'm very excited for both of you.

QOTW-- in some ways I'm good at this. L has been picking up a few more chores. But I can still overdo it. I'm especially worried about overdoing it with C as I get bigger. I pick her up all the time without thinking twice. I do try and make her walk more but when she won't stay put I have to pick her up. I might end up getting a leash for her

I do want to bake a bunch of cookies in the next few days. We will see if that happens.

[esquette]

1. 1st baby/ 5weeks6days / too early to tell!

2. Met with my OB on Friday. I love her. She ordered beta testing. I went in on Saturday, and my numbers were perfect. 38 days after LMP, I had 7786 HCG. I went back today and hope to hear tomorrow that everything is increasing appropriately. My OB also made an US appointment for me for the soonest I could get in (given out of state travel) to see a baby with a heartbeat. I can cancel it if my anxiety lets me and wait until 1/15 when I have a more regularly scheduled appointment.

3. Heart burn right now. Pickle cravings last night. Sleepy sleepy sleepy all the time. But I got to play with an 11 month old baby at a party tonight and that was great. :-)

QOTW: I don't plan to change much, except for the no drinking and no eating sushi. :-)

[kona]

6w2d #2

Next appt is 12/28. I'm hoping to hear a heartbeat. I don't remember exactly when we heard it last time.

I can tell M is more tired. With our first pregnancy she slept a lot in the first trimester. I feel bad that she's not getting the opportunity this time around with our non sleeping first child. She also has what I call 'evening sickness'. She usually wants gingerale to settle her stomach and I can tell she doesn't feel great but no sickness yet.

QOTW: I don't think there will be any changes. We don't really drink so that won't be noticed or an issue. We are staying home on Christmas though and keeping things low key.

[crazyaunt84]

1. 19w2d
Baby 1 and Baby 2
Team....drumroll please..........BLUE!

2. Well smack my ass and call me Judy, we're having two boys! A/S went great yesterday, and they were able to see almost everything. Babies are both growing right on track and they've ruled out any abnormalities. We do have a repeat a/s in 4 weeks because baby B didn't quite want to show them a clear shot of his heart. They did see all 4 chambers and don't suspect anything is weird, but just want to follow up and see if he'll cooperate with his position next time. We start appts every 2 weeks from here on out, and we'll switch to weekly around 28-30 weeks. Wowzer.

3. I feel huge. 3 customer at work have asked when I'm due, and give alarming looks when I tell them "Middle of May". There is another girl at work who is 6 months pregnant, and roughly the same size/build as I am, and I'm monsterously larger than she is (and 6 weeks behind her). Sleep has gotten challenging, and my sciatic nerve acts up most days. The doctor mentioned pulling me out of work, and I kindly told him that as long as there was no risk to the babies and I could still stand the pain, that option was not on the table. I do worry that I won't be able to go until I pop, but I'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

I'm feeling movement constantly, and C can feel it on the outside now too, if it's a really strong kick. Both boys are breach and we got the cutest little glimpse of their 4 feet lined up in a row. Right on my bladder.

I wouldn't admit it IRL, but yesterday was a little tough. Many people have asked what we wanted, and I've answered "Two happy, healthy babies", refusing to add any more to it. C has totally overshared that she wanted one of each and was sure we'd get it. She was having a bad day yesterday for reasons unrelated to the doctors appt, but when they told us it was two boys, her response was really lack luster. She's still not showing much excitement. I know she'll come around, but it's tough. I also need to call my grandma, who VERY much wanted a girl in there, and let her know. I know she's going to voice her disappointment as well. Then some co-workers last night asked, and I shared the news. One said "Aww, I'm sorry. Do you think you'll try again?"

I had a really good cry last night, because I'm angry at the people in my life who aren't celebrating these little boys. It feels so unfair that they aren't even here, and people are disappointed. I realize that they'll love them when they're here, but it feels very lonely to be me at the moment and not have everyone jumping for joy that there are two healthy babies growing in there simply because it's not the 'perfect one of each' combo that everyone seems to think we should have.

QOTW: We're taking it SO easy this Christmas. I still have to wrap a few things, but other than that, shoping is done, baking isn't happening and I'm off dinner duty on Christmas. We'll go to mom's, take it easy and put this one in the books. Next year, I have a funny feeling that it'll be a much different story.

[mahler5]

crazyaunt84-- two boys. How exciting! Glad everything looked good!

[kh826]

crazyaunt84 - I for one think two boys is amazing news! As someone who thought she was having a daughter and ended up with a son, I can tell you that boys are awesome, and I wouldn't have it any other way. If Dosey is a boy, I will be thrilled. I told J yesterday that I could see us having a whole brood of boys and loving it. Happy, healthy babies truly IS the most important thing, but there is something special and fun about whatever sex the baby(ies) is/are. I bet you and C will be fantastic parents to those two little boys, and before long you won't be able to imagine it any other way. I hope your family and friends come around and don't damper your excitement. I am sure C will also, just give her time. When William came out as a William J had a really hard time. The first couple of days were rough. She felt she had to mourn the daughter she had grown so attached to in her mind. Now, she and William are best friends, and she has said that she would love to have another boy this time. Everything happens for a reason, friend! I am so happy for you!

[karlamo]

Congrats crazyaunt84! I'm sad for you that you're getting that reaction from people, especially C. Knowing that we were only having 2 kids, I thought I'd be disappointed if we didn't have a girl. I can honestly say that when L was born and we found out we had another boy, I fell in love and never had any sad feelings about not parenting a girl. L has only been part of our family for 4 months but I already see such a sweet, brotherly bond forming between him and R. I love that R won't be the only boy in our family and he'll have someone of the same sex to grow up with. Plus, have you ever met a boy who isn't obsessed with his mama?? Girls are funny with their moms but boys are loyal to them for sure:)

[crazyaunt84]

kh826, and karlamo, - thank you! I love the thought of having boys, although I loved the thought of having girls or a mix too! C is a very rugged, outdoorsy type and I envision those boys out in the yard building forts with her and learning to ride on the lawn mower and all sorts of adventures. I think C envisioned a girl who would be strong willed and stubborn like she is, ready to conquer the world. She used to say her daughter would be president some day. I guess she just needs some time to re-envision the whole thing.

[bexincanada]

crazyaunt84,Congrats on the two boys! I'm sorry that the reactions haven't been all positive. I was shocked when we started telling people about the pregnancy and people had a vested interest in a specific sex. Because of that we decided we'll be fake team green, i.e. we want to find out but are telling our parents we aren't finding out until birth - hopefully then people will have some tact.

17 weeks over here.

Midwife appointment later today, will update if there is any news - I'm assuming the anatomy scan will be ordered and I hopefully won't catch too much flack when turning in my three day food/exercise journal. I'm not unhealthy, I just don't put a lot of effort into paying attention. I know I'm eating enough and I'm not eating a lot of junk, but pizza does get ordered after busy workdays and last night I ate all of the Indian food... I hope she doesn't get in the way of all of the Indian food, it's a every/every other month love fest.

Symptoms have been about the same... headaches are the worst, but I've been coping. Was sick with a cold for a bit, 'tis the season. I did have two occasions where I was walking and my left leg went numb/fell asleep. It was so weird - I can't pinpoint similarities, once was Christmas shopping and once was grocery shopping. I have been tossing and turning a lot/sleeping funny... I'm wondering if it was just a circulation issue. It hasn't happened when I've been exercising, just random times. Can anybody relate?

QOTW: This year is like most years, we don't host Christmas but have to drive around a lot to different Christmas functions. In a span of three days we'll be driving 8 hours and having three gatherings. I'm more of an introvert so I feel like I'll need a vacation from the vacation, but I can't really complain since we just have to show up and bring a side dish. Shopping is done, and I am off now through the weekend.

I actually wish it was more festive around here. There's no snow which is a huge bummer. We have outdoor Christmas lights, but on Sunday in a flight of hormonal fancy I decided I wanted a real Christmas tree. The smell, the nostalgia, the decoration. Needless to say, we couldn't find a real tree anywhere the Sunday before Christmas... bah humbug!

[wittyandwaiting]

1. 26w2d with a little lady! Baby number two; Baby number one is six feet tall and 14 years old.

2. Next midwife appointment is January 12; we begin seeing her biweekly at that point.

3. I have a literal pain in the butt! It goes from my hip to my butt and down my leg. My midwife says its related the where the baby is sitting.

QOTW: I keep from overdoing it by consciously underdoing it; I did almost all my shopping online and set everybody's expectations low (including my own) in hopes of being able to exceed them but not expecting to (I think I have so woo hoo!). We are catering our Christmas Dinner and using these plates (although I didn't pay that price for them..YAY Costco!). 

[wittyandwaiting]

crazyaunt84

Congrats on two boys! Although there is something special about all parent-child relationships, there is something very special about the relationships that moms have with their sons I can't put my finger on it but it really is amazing - I can't wait for you to have that. Honestly, DS manages to melt my heart each and every day.

I am so sorry that everybody is not celebrating the way that they should.