Weekly Check-in 1/4/15

[ameliabird]

Happy Monday ladies! Hope everyone has a great day! Especially those who are going back to work after the holidays.

How many weeks are you?

How are you feeling?

Upcoming appointments?

Rants/Raves?

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year?

[ameliabird]

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks

How are you feeling? Already complained in the randoms thread but sick with a cold, all day nausea, tired...

Upcoming appointments? Jan 15th for first appt.

Rants/Raves: I wish my mom lived closer so I could dump DD on her till I feel better. My temper is already short thanks to hormones and then not feeling good makes it worse. And it's suppose to rain for this whole week so no going to the park.

GTKY: I'm looking forward to going to Harry Potter World this spring when it opens in Hollywood!

[jamjoyful]

How many weeks are you? 7w2d

How are you feeling? In a nutshell, like shit.

Upcoming appointments? Jan 15 still.

Rants/Raves? I'm tired of puking. I'm tired of hating food. My kids are tired of me being a blob.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? KJ turns 5 and starts kindergarten! It's bittersweet.

[fishchicks]

Happy Monday to you, too!

How many weeks are you?7 + 6

How are you feeling Ok. The nausea is bad, but after reading the horror stories on this board, I can't complain. Cramps are finally gone!

Upcoming appointments? 12 days until my first ultrasound/appointment

Rants/Raves? Glad to be getting back to routine. The holidays were nice, but I'm ready to be back at work.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? No huge plans this year. I rode my first bike century in September and I really want to do another in 2016, but I'm worried I'll be too pregnant by the time the weather is nice enough.

[lennonkdc]

How many weeks are you? 7w1d

How are you feeling? The nausea and food aversions are killing me and I can't summon the energy to get off my couch. I work from home and I have gotten zero work done today.

Upcoming appointments? First MW appointment 1/14. It feels like ages from now....

Rants/Raves? Rants to this stupid morning sickness I've gotten nothing done and I feel like a worthless blob. I miss pounding coffee and being productive.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? Both of DH siblings are moving within a few hours drive of us, to the DC area. SIL and her H have been in Japan since 2010 and BIL, his wife and our niece have been in CA since '13, so it's going to be awesome to be able to go visit for long weekends.

[pttomato]

How many weeks are you? 7w4d

How are you feeling?
Lots of nausea, which is probably a combo of morning sickness and cheating on my IBS diet this weekend.

Upcoming appointments? First appt is 1/7

Rants/Raves? I need to find some people to hang out with here. Not having friends to get together with coupled with hating my commute and my job is making it hard to get through this winter.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year?

DH being done with grad school will be nice. Idk, there is a lot up in the air right now. I am pulling for moving back home as soon as possible, but DH is now thinking Nov or stay here for a couple years.

[youdontsay]

How many weeks are you? 7 weeks today!

How are you feeling? Like crap, I feel like I'm hungover all the time.

Upcoming appointments? Going in for an ultrasound with the RE on Wednesday and I'm so nervous.

Rants/Raves? Nothing really.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? I'm hoping MH and his friends are going to make a patio in the back this year. Also his schedule changed to having Fri, Sat and Sun off so it'll be nice spending weekends with him again!

[redthestral13]

Happy Monday!

How many weeks are you? 7w4d

How are you feeling? Physically feeling pretty good, MS comes and goes, I have been feeling "nest-y" and have been cleaning and organizing a lot. Mentally I'm trying to stay positive about many things but it's difficult some times.

Upcoming appointments? If I don't cave and try to get an earlier appointment, I go back a week from today for 8wk US/OB

Rants/Raves? Incredibly thankful to be part of the SAHM crowd today

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? DH being done with surgeries and being able to walk and work again, DS turns 1 in April, DD turns 5 in May and then will start Kindergarten in the fall

[hrushka]

Happy Monday!

8w5d

I'm feeling nauseous most of the time, and my food aversions seem to change by the hour, but I'm glad I'm not puking.

My next appt is an u/s with my RE a week from Tuesday.

GTKY: I'm looking forward to relaxing and enjoying life more. For the past few years we've had this cloud of loss/IF hanging over everything. As this pregnancy progresses I hope that goes away.

[misshart00]

How many weeks are you? 8 weeks

How are you feeling? Ugh. Nauseated. Exhausted. Tons of joint pain. That's new. I don't remember that until much later.

Upcoming appointments? Jan 14 is my first appointment.

Rants/Raves? I don't remember having this much joint pain. My hips hurt so bad and I can't stand longer than a few minutes without a ton of pain.
Also, completely unrelated, but I have this really weird awkward lump in my boob. At first I thought it was a clogged duct, but it's bigger than that and doesn't hurt the same way.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? No idea, but not a lot going on here.

[dc2london]

How many weeks are you? 9 weeks

How are you feeling? Like I am in 1st tri hell. Hopefully I get a break from the nausea during this pregnancy

Upcoming appointments? Just had a scan today, will see my MW on the 18th

Rants/Raves: I was instructed to restrict my activity after last night's spotting scare, and I am not thrilled about that (I also have 2 kids under 6 so "limited activity " is comical). But definitely better safe than sorry. After today's scan I feel like I am finally enjoying this pregnancy rather than fretting. What a blessing!

GTKY: Well my little sister is a newlywed and they'd like to TTC soon, so I am excited at the prospect of maybe having a niece or nephew this year! Definitely looking forward to spring also. DS1 is nearly through with allergy shots so we will actually be able to play outside and have the windows open this year!

[elm1214]

How many weeks are you? 9w6d

How are you feeling? Exhausted and still lots of nausea.

Upcoming appointments? Jan.15 for my second appt. No ultrasound.

Rants/Raves? I have a lot of anxiety because my ultrasound was so early. Hoping my doctor will schedule a 12 week scan, but I doubt it.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? Taking a little family getaway for a long weekend in April/May.

[gratefulgirl]

How many weeks are you? 7w6d

How are you feeling? Pretty sick, which is an emotional relief

Upcoming appointments? Not until 1/29. They'll do a Doppler check and (joy) a pap.

Rants/Raves? My 3.5 year old keeps waking me up. Why, kid, why? She actually came in at 3:15 a.m. To tell me "I can't keep my eyes open."

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year?
My other kids growing and spring adventures. This pregnancy will keep us from doing the road trip H wanted so we need another idea.

[monicageller]

How many weeks are you? 6 + 4

How are you feeling? Felt like crap for a week, today I feel like there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Upcoming appointments? My first appointment (ultrasound and meet with ob) isn't until 10 weeks in 1/28.

Rants/Raves? Hopefully that today isn't ananomoly and I'm feeling better.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? Watching my 3 year old grow and learn.

[steph]

How many weeks are you? 8w4d

How are you feeling? Today I feel okay. The afternoon sickness hasn't hit me yet today, hoping we're done with that. My nips hurt super bad though (tmi?)

Upcoming appointments? 1st appt on Thurs! Eeeeek!

Rants/Raves? I really don't feel like folding this laundry- at all.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? My parents have a house in the middle of no where in NY, and a condo in SC. I'm thinking DH and I are going to get away sans children!!! (3yo DD and 12yo SD)

[agpjt413]

Happy Monday to you all as well!!

How many weeks are you? 8w3d

How are you feeling? Overall, okay - still a little tired/sluggish.

Upcoming appointments? 10w scan on 1/14

Rants/Raves? Not at the moment...

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? We don't have any trips or anything planned so baby is the biggest excitement in our lives right now

[bocaburger]

How many weeks are you? 6w4d

How are you feeling? Not great. No vomiting yet but I have a feeling it's right around the corner. My nose is driving me nuts, not sure if it's pregnancy related or not.

Upcoming appointments? Ultrasound Thursday!!!

Rants/Raves? Trying to sort out insurance issues and pick a midwife. So much to think about!

GTKY: H and I decided to go on a short babymoon. I don't know where/when but it will be great to spend that time together.

[cagoldi]

How many weeks are you?
5 weeks, 4 days

How are you feeling?
Pretty brutal morning sickness earlier today, but it's subsided.

Upcoming appointments?
First visit and scan on 1/18

Rants/Raves?
I can't sleep at all. I'm tired when I hit the pillow, but then just lie there awake for hours. I never thought I would complain about having too much energy in pregnancy, but yeah. Maybe in another week or two I'll be able to crash by 8:30 like I did with my first.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year?
I'll have to think of something...

[kat1828]

How many weeks are you? 7 weeks, 6 days (according to LMP)

How are you feeling? Nauseous and tired

Upcoming appointments? THURSDAY!! I cannot contain my excitement and anxiety! I can't wait to see how far along my sweet one is, but I can't wait to see that everything is fine. I've been so on edge.

Rants/Raves? Nothing right now...

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? Spending another wonderful year with my DH and DD.

[spicysalmonroll]

How many weeks are you? 10 tomorrow

How are you feeling? actually really good! Never got m/s and the constipation issues seem to have passed...hopefully not jinxing myself!

Upcoming appointments? next Monday 1/11

Rants/Raves? my back hurts...from spending my entire Christmas break on the couch haha

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? some of my friends having their babies!

[shanny]

Jan 4, 2016 13:41:21 GMT -5 ameliabird said:

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks

How are you feeling? Already complained in the randoms thread but sick with a cold, all day nausea, tired...

Upcoming appointments? Jan 15th for first appt.

Rants/Raves: I wish my mom lived closer so I could dump DD on her till I feel better. My temper is already short thanks to hormones and then not feeling good makes it worse. And it's suppose to rain for this whole week so no going to the park.

GTKY: I'm looking forward to going to Harry Potter World this spring when it opens in Hollywood!

Yay for HP!! It opens on my fourth anniversary, but we will be in Australia...plus, I don't think I can handle going until crowds thin out. Will that ever happen?!

[shanny]

How many weeks are you? 8 weeks, 3 days

How are you feeling? Tired and hungry

Upcoming appointments? Had initial bloodwork today, first midwife appt on 1/20

Rants/Raves? Curses that my clinic doesn't have first appointments until 10-12 weeks.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? Australia in late March! It'll be stressful and tiring with a toddler in tow, but lots of fun, I'm sure. M

[twinkie0612]

I missed this yesterday

9w5d

Feeling pretty good. I'm tired a lot and have been dealing witb headaches the last few days.

My first OB appointment is today.

I found out yesterday why I eat every 3 hours or so, I didn't eat anything beetween 11am and 6pm and had horrible nausea.

GTKY: My company is going through a buy out and I am looking forward to when the transition will be over, which will hopefully be the end of March. Other than that, we are planning a few small renovation projects before the baby gets here. I am looking forward to our house being "finished. "

[juliayadda]

How many weeks are you?
5 +5 today

How are you feeling?
I dont even know. It changes so often.

Upcoming appointments?
Ultrasound on 01/18 at the RE. Will find out about OB midwife options. I am feeling OB this time around...

Rants/Raves?
Buses are the worst also it's cold here.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year?

I am getting to be an Auntie for the third time and next Christmas I will be going to visit my family.

[catlady22]

How many weeks are you? 6w

How are you feeling? Nauseated in the morning, tired

Upcoming appointments? First appt on jan 13th

Rants/Raves? none

GTKY: Seeing DS with a sibling

[ameliabird]

Jan 5, 2016 2:23:57 GMT -5 shanny said:

Jan 4, 2016 13:41:21 GMT -5 ameliabird said:

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks

How are you feeling? Already complained in the randoms thread but sick with a cold, all day nausea, tired...

Upcoming appointments? Jan 15th for first appt.

Rants/Raves: I wish my mom lived closer so I could dump DD on her till I feel better. My temper is already short thanks to hormones and then not feeling good makes it worse. And it's suppose to rain for this whole week so no going to the park.

GTKY: I'm looking forward to going to Harry Potter World this spring when it opens in Hollywood!

Yay for HP!! It opens on my fourth anniversary, but we will be in Australia...plus, I don't think I can handle going until crowds thin out. Will that ever happen?!

Probably not and not sure how many of the rides we can ride either but it will be fun!

[remylove1011]

How many weeks are you? 8w1d (according to my RE, but I'm still debating how she got that since transfer date would put me at 7w4d)

How are you feeling? Feeling good today (which of course has me totally paranoid that something is wrong). I've had nausea on and off, lots of bathroom breaks, food aversions, and seem to be getting a cold/runny nose.

Upcoming appointments? First OB appt tomorrow 01/06. Really hoping for another ultrasound to show growth and calm down my nerves. (they're going to hate me!)

Rants/Raves? MH does not understand my food aversions. He thinks it's the weirdest thing to not like something that I always like.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? Honestly, we have nothing exciting going on. We haven't been on a real vacation in years and don't plan on any this year (money is tight). this baby is the most exciting thing in our life.

[agpjt413]

I guess I should have put this under randoms but I saw your name in this thread pbandjelly - And that's what I had for dinner

[dc2london]

Jan 5, 2016 19:46:05 GMT -5 pbandjelly said:

Jan 5, 2016 19:40:57 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

I guess I should have put this under randoms but I saw your name in this thread pbandjelly - And that's what I had for dinner

It's always been my favorite snack and the phrase I love to say to my stepdad because it drives him nuts - "You're just pb and jelly that I'm cooler than you."

And I'm going to be trusted to raise a kid?

You won't be a regular mom, you'll be a cool mom

[dorkusmalorkus]

How many weeks are you? About 9 1/2

How are you feeling? I am having periods of time where I'm quite a bit less tired & nauseated. But then revert back hard. Grocery shopping today was rough!

Upcoming appointments? Next one is 1/22

Rants/Raves? My ob office called back today. I have to raise the dose on my thyroid med (which isn't a big deal to me), and go in for an early glucose screening next week. I'm trying not to panic about that, but at this point, plain carbs are The Thing I can eat.

GTKY: Other than having a baby, what are you looking forward to this year? This year's going to be crazy for us: my husband will be changing jobs, which will require a move (different state in a nearby suburb). My oldest kid will be starting kindergarten this fall. I *think* (and this may come back to bite me), I'm most looking forward to choosing a new house. Right now we live in the house my husband chose shortly before we met. It's fine, but I'm not sure something I would've chosen.