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[sleepymonkey]

Happy 2016 Grads! Sorry this is a day late again!

sonpetitlapin, Divefrog, winogirl, radiantly, @jimbobcooter, beckyp005, flippinchica, colinsfebmommy, Maggie0424, lucylulu, flyliceandcoffee, cml112, sunni1, b0710, manderslvt, meredithcarole, aswedishbee, mdogan29, lickwed, scorpioscuba, jess9802, zombiesquad, mom2boxers, MissMusic, luvmyponies, URMySunshine77, KirstenAlecia, rnmommy, bgkc4, pittpurple, agpjt413, lennonkdc, mamafesto

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: Besides having a baby (of course), what do you look forward to most in 2016?

[manderslvt]

Hi ladies! Charlotte is 5 weeks old now, and doing great! She nurses well, for the most part, and is giving us 4-5 hour stretches of sleep at night. She is a bit fussier than DS was as an infant, which my mom attributes to the fact that "she's her mama's daughter!" Apparently I was a fussy baby too!

Here's a pic from the weekend...

[KirstenAlecia]

Good morning ladies! sleepymonkey, thank you for the check in.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 22 weeks, 6 days. Baby is approx Spaghetti Squash size. lol

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Mostly good. Emotionally I have had some low points but I think its just part of being pregnant and tired. I had a wedding on New Years Eve and let me tell you.....my body did not respond well. It took me 2 days to recover. I normally feel pretty beat up after a wedding as it is, but wow.......it was no joke. I have a newborn session today and expect the same as those also tend to take a lot out of me physically. I lot of leaning over and with my core muscles stretched and not as useful....I tire very quickly.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I am about to tackle the spare room and clear it out this week. I need to so we can paint this next couple weeks and get the floor in and put the nursery furniture together. Then I can start the process of pulling the whole thing together so its ready for LO. Not knowing if little one is a boy or girl is getting fun. H and I are at odds....I say its a girl and he thinks its a boy, its funny. I would love a little boy....but i feel like there is a little girl in there. I do hope I am wrong but will be happy either way. Baby moves constantly now. It puts my mind at ease over the A/S with them saying baby was measuring a week behind. Baby is getting VERY Strong and H got to feel baby kicks for the first time in the morning first thing on New Years Day. We had just woke up and were laying in bed talking. What a way to start the year

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have my January appt this afternoon. Nothing special.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? All is well actually....thank you. lol

QOTW I am looking forward to maybe expanding my business a little bit. Get some things done that I have been meaning to do. Finish re-doing the website. Get some new business cards and stationary. Take it to the next level being more than just a business who exists soly on the work my clients see from their friends who have come to me or my Facebook business page.

[lennonkdc]

Thanks for the check in sleepymonkey!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable? 7w1d, size of a blueberry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I'm run down and nauseous, with no appetite. Emotionally I just want to get to my first MW appointment so I can hear a heart beat and feel excited about this pregnancy.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My MIL is already giving me unsolicited advice. This weeks gem was to start taking a loofa to my nipples to toughen them up so I can breast feed. This was given to me in a cab on our way to dinner with my H and FIL in earshot. SMH.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Nothing till next week...

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nope, I'm good thanks!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: Besides having a baby (of course), what do you look forward to most in 2016? Both sets of my siblings in law are moving to the DC area this spring/summer, which is a pretty doable drive for us, so I'm looking forward some weekend trips to visit family. Also, like @ KirstenAlecia, I'm looking forward to expanding my business this year, into some new jurisdictions and practice areas.

[sleepymonkey]

lennonkdc, that's some, ummm, interesting advice!

[bazinga]

lennonkdc, just "ouch" at your MILs suggestion!

[meredithcarole]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Still a bit tired, but it's getting better. M is sleeping for longer stretches at night which is helping.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? It would be nice if I could start getting some things done while I am still on leave. I'm hoping since I am sleeping a bit longer at night this is an attainable goal.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have my postpartum check up next week.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!! One of these days I will get around to posting a new pic.

QOTW: Besides having a baby (of course), what do you look forward to most in 2016? Working toward a promotion at work.

lennonkdc, I would ignore the loofa advice (sounds like you are already doing so....), it's not going to make a difference.

[mom2boxers]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
29w2d - butternut squash

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Glad I am in the 3rd trimester, but starting to feel larger. Harder to move, bend, and tie my shoes.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Ordering LO #1s mattress soon so we can finish his new room and then get the nursery in transition; struggling with what to do for secondary heat if it gets too cold - hoping I can find a heater that mounts on the wall so it's out of reach.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? One more appt at 4 week interval at the end of the month and then I start every 2 week appts.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!! I've only taken one picture so far. I should probably do another soon.

QOTW: Besides having a baby (of course), what do you look forward to most in 2016? Getting back to my normal size after LO is born.

[pittpurple]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
15 weeks - 2nd trimester! Can't remember if I mentioned but we had our NT scan and it was all 'perfect'. Such a relief.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Really, really unwell. Had two weeks off work for Xmas and it was miserable. I've just started actually throwing up as well, can't keep anything down today and have called off work again. I just can't get on top of this at all.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
Not starting anything properly but it's fun to start thinking about stuff. I know there's no 'safe' time but 2nd trimester is a big milestone for me so I'm starting to think about things.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Just got my scan date for my 20 week scan - 10th Feb. That sounds so close!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Just that this starts getting better soon. I've started getting migraines as well and am really barely managing at all. My poor daughter misses me and I really need to start working again. It's awful (of course I'm super grateful and thankful to be here, but wow.)

[lennonkdc]

meredithcarole, I am absolutely not following that advice. Ouch!

[sleepymonkey]

pittpurple, I am so sorry you're still feeling so sick. Were you sick with your DD? Are you on any meds to help try to manage? I took Zofran everyday up until the day I delivered DD. It only barely took the edge off during first tri but it helped a lot during 2nd and 3rd tri.

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 19w3d, mango

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically just tired. We've all had colds and that has made it worse. Emotionally I'm kind of a nervous wreck because someone in my FB group just had a loss discovered at her anatomy scan. Also, 1/1 was my due date with the baby we lost earlier this year. I can't wait until I can feel this baby move more frequently. That will help me a lot.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I finally ordered some maternity shirts. I've been wearing my old maternity pants but apparently got rid of all of the shirts. I feel like I just look fat, so I'm excited to have some new (and unstained!) shirts that will hopefully help me feel more "cute pregnant lady" than "fat chick."

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Anatomy scan is the 12th and prenatal appt is the 13th.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued prayers for a healthy baby and peace of mind for me.


QOTW: Besides having a baby (of course), what do you look forward to most in 2016? Hopefully we can find a house that fits all of our family's wants and needs this year.

[pittpurple]

sleepymonkey, I just actually got back from my doctor and got a prescription for something. Turns out I'm rather dehydrated as well which wasn't a huge surprise. She signed me off work for a week while I see if these drugs do anything. Or if I hit a magical point where it disappears.

I have never been this unwell while pregnant. I had a bit of sickness with DD but it doesn't even compare. And frighteningly with DD, the 2nd trimester was the worst so I'm trying to brace myself.

[sleepymonkey]

I hope the meds work and you get some much needed relief soon, pittpurple! FX for you!

[lennonkdc]

Hope the meds work wonders for you pittpurple!

[lickwed]

sleepymonkey Thanks for doing the check-in.

manderslvt glad you are getting some long stretches of sleep.

KirstenAlecia I'm so glad PgAL brain has taken a haitus.

lennonkdc I got crazy advice from my MIL too. She said I shouldn't reach because the umbilical cord could get wrapped around the baby's neck. Asked my doctor and she said it was an old wives tale.

meredithcarole Once your DS gets on a sleep/nap schedule, you can get more stuff done. I did a lot of baby wearing to free my hands too.

mom2boxers Getting DD moved out of the nursery was our major thing too. once her new room was set up, the baby's room got set up pretty quickly.

pittpurple I hope you get some relief with the medicine.

rnmommy hugs to you. I never really truly relaxed until he was born. Also, fitted maternity shirts took away the fat feelings for me.

[lickwed]

4 weeks old today. Small Fry is more alert for longer periods of time and has 4-5 hr stretches of sleep most nights. BF is going much smoother this time around which I am so thankful for. DD actually stayed in her bed last night and took a nap today. Baby steps to progress.

8lb 2 oz and 21.75 inches today



QOTW: Serious answer is being a SAHM for 3 months. Silly answer is this season of The Bachelor. It looks like the BSC is in full force! beckyp005 are you still watching? Also anxiously awaiting TWD in February.

[nikolie93]

Oops, there was a new check in! I guess I suck at this now lol

Sorry for bumping the old thread but I will say it here too, so happy to see all the grads updates!!