Weekly check-in: 1/11- 1/17

[Andrea]

Hey all posting this tonight, as tomorrow is going to be busy work wise! Hope everyone had a great weekend! 

txmommy14, vivela , and virginiaorjohn let us know how you are feeling!!! Keeping all of you in our thoughts! 


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: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about?

edit: tag fail 

[sandandsea]

18 weeks - sweet potato
Symptoms - tender nipples, hiccups, the normal heaviness, peeing, some nausea
Detailed anatomy scan on Tuesday!
I'm so excited to have the baby already. Im not even halfway but I'm ready to get going! Im ready to set up the nursery and buy all the baby things! I'm also nervous about the ultrasound Tuesday. No logical reason why but I am jittery.
I'm not superstitious but do believe that things have a way of working out so I definitely avoid putting bad karma out there.

[babyzebra]

How far along are you? 16w3d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Avocado I think

Any fun symptoms going on? I'm dizzy sometimes and occasionally nauseous, but overall I feel pretty good. I feel sporadic movement from baby.

Any appointments this week? Nope, but next week I have a regular OB appointment and then my A/S is next month.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I used my Doppler for the second time last night. I found the HB, but it took me a lot longer than what I thought it would. I was really upset even after I found it. I don't see myself using it again for a while.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I wouldn't say that I'm superstitious, but I definitely believe in both karma and fate.

[frecklesnbrains]

How far along are you? 19 weeks tomorrow

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A flaky buttery croissant for now (yum). I'm waiting to see what Ovia says for 19 weeks.

Any fun symptoms going on? Some intermittent pelvic and hip discomfort that seems to be brought on by activity. Gonna have to work around that. It's new and I don't like it.

Any appointments this week? Routine OB visit Wednesday

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I wish boy baby stuff were as fun to shop for as girl baby stuff. My DH feels the opposite. He can't wait to dress his son as a mini version of his preppy self (think jeans and button-down plaid shirts).

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? No, I'm not superstitious. Nor do I believe in karma, fate, or God. But I do believe in love, and respecting other people's beliefs.

[nitecheese]

How far along are you? 17w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A Creme Brulee. (Nom?)

Any fun symptoms going on? Sciatic. Stuffy nose - you know, all the glamorous stuff.

Any appointments this week? Nope.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am really starting to have lots of feels about how this baby is going to change life for DS. I cannot play with or cuddle him enough. I know it is silly, but I worry that he will think we're ruining his life. He's the sweetest, most caring little boy and I don't want to lose that.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? On occasions, I still hold my breath when I drive past a graveyard. That's about it.

[soultrane]

sandandsea, GL tomorrow!

babyzebra, sorry that the doppler gave you added anxiety, but so glad you were able to find the hb.

frecklesnbrains, I get irritated when I'm shopping for DS and all I can find are girl clothes/shoes/etc. There are some really cute things out there but you have to really search sometimes. On the flip side, it does make it less stressful and easier to choose when you find something you like!

nitecheese, I have the same feelings about DS. I think he'll be a great big brother, but I'm also worried about losing the quality time I get to spend with him now. I try to balance it by remembering that he'll have a great little playmate soon so it will all work out (I hope).

[soultrane]

How far along are you?
18 weeks tomorrow

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?
A baby tribble! Holy crap I love the tribbles episode! Or a tall Starbucks drink. Aka - 5.6 inches

Any fun symptoms going on?
Still dealing with the occasional bout of nausea if I don't get enough sleep. And movement! I got a little nervous when I went a few days without feeling anything but baby picked things back up on Friday and my pgal brain can rest a little easier again.

Any appointments this week?
Quick OB appt on Thursday

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
This baby and DS will be almost exactly 4 years apart so I've been enjoying the memories of my pregnancy with him because it's so easy to remember what I was doing 4 years ago because I'm in the same stage of pregnancy. It's been a nice trip down memory lane.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about?
I'm not, but DH is ridiculously superstitious when it comes to sports. He's a big football fan and wears the same outfit for each game during football season - underwear, socks, everything has to be the same. He has been known to freak out and blame his underwear if he happens to wear a different pair and his team loses that week. Dude, I don't think your boxers had anything to do with that interception... He's ridiculous but it's also pretty hilarious.

[txmommy14]

How far along are you? 19 w 5 days, almost half baked!!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Not sure, I never remember to look. Baby weighs 11 oz according to anatomy scan!

Any fun symptoms going on? Just all the sickness I had this weekend that I ended up in ER for. I'm really hoping it all goes away. Currently constipation from zofran at hospital.

Any appointments this week? Maybe, the specialist said I could come in to see baby again if I wanted to see her heart for some more peace of mind. I didn't said whether to take her up on it.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Nope! Struggling with insomnia and trying to relax after my anatomy scan on Thursday. It's going to be a long few weeks! DS has been so sweet this weekend and seems to understand.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about?

Nope, my faith is very important to me.

[Flair Underwood]

How far along are you?
18 + 1

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?
I got me a sweet potato.

Any fun symptoms going on?
My skin is super dry all over - IDK if that's related or not. Also, my right ear is ringing ALL THE TIME, again, IDK if that's related. Besides that I feel like my body is just getting softer all over and my hips and butt are getting huge. No me gusta.

Any appointments this week?
Nah, almost two more weeks until my next check-up and A/S.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about?
Not in the least. I'm a Christian and believe in God - but my vision of God is not angry or vengeful. There's a lyric in Godspell (and well, a line from the Bible) that says "All good gifts around us are sent from Heaven above, so thank the Lord for all his love." That defines God to me. Also, at a younger cousin's funeral, the pastor said, "God didn't want this to happen." And ever since I heard that - I have become more comfortable with my view of God. Yes, God is in control - but there is crap God does NOT want to happen and that he doesn't have a plan for. Cancer, world hunger, kids who die, the holocaust - none of that was God's doing.

Well, that was a complete tangent in the wrong direction! Sorry!

[nymama917]

How far along are you? 16w 1d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? My skin looks like that of a teenager. Super annoying because my skin has always been great. Getting some hip pain from sleeping but got my Snoogle out and washed the cover and it was glorious last night! Still constipated most of the time so going to start a Metamucil regimen I guess. Fiber usually bothers my stomach but I'm getting desperate.

Any appointments this week? YES....Anatomy scan on Thursday. So glad my doctor does 2 so I get one earlier on.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm anxious and nervous about the scan. I know that things can go wrong, but hearing stories about it actually happening makes me a little more uneasy. I just have to relax and figure I'll deal with whatever comes my way. I wish I wasn't showing so much and could hide out until I get it, but I guess I'll deal with telling others if something is wrong. I think that's my biggest fear because I'm a very private person when things are wrong.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I guess I am a little bit. Like I won't take a sick day unless I'm actually sick because I feel like lying about it makes it happen. Maybe it's more karma than superstitious.

[soultrane]

Flair Underwood, I get the ringing ears from time to time too and it's almost always because I'm dehydrated. Chugging some water or juice usually takes care of it pretty quickly.

[GOmamab15]

How far along are you? 16w 4d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Uncomfortable sleeping, runny nose & sneezing, some dizziness and overall crummy feeling.

Any appointments this week? End of the month

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I did a bad job of explaining to DH when we're doing what appointments. He totally got his hopes up that we'd find out the sex at last weeks appointment. I feel so bad he had to be let down not finding out yet and I wish I'd understood that was what he was expecting and would have corrected him upfront.

GTKY: I try to ignore superstitions. I do believe in sports related ones, because of my baseball team(SF Giants). But not IRL.

[twobananas]

Jan 11, 2016 6:44:16 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I wish boy baby stuff were as fun to shop for as girl baby stuff. My DH feels the opposite. He can't wait to dress his son as a mini version of his preppy self (think jeans and button-down plaid shirts).

I have so much fun dressing my boy! Sometimes it's a lot easier than my girl because I feel like a lot of girl stuff comes in sets (i.e. leggings that match a specific shirt). H&M sells the cutest colored pants (I have red and purple) and it's so fun to pair those with different shirts for my son. Plus sweaters with shirts underneath, flannel, vests... You can find some really cute stuff out there!

But I will say that newborn boy clothes do like kind of awkward, leggings don't work and pants just look weird on a newborn IMO.

[nitecheese]

Jan 11, 2016 10:39:06 GMT -5 twobananas said:

Jan 11, 2016 6:44:16 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I wish boy baby stuff were as fun to shop for as girl baby stuff. My DH feels the opposite. He can't wait to dress his son as a mini version of his preppy self (think jeans and button-down plaid shirts).

But I will say that newborn boy clothes do like kind of awkward, leggings don't work and pants just look weird on a newborn IMO.

DS lived in sleep and plays (some of which were adorable). Why anyone attempts infant clothing with anything other than zippers is beyond me. 

As they get bigger there are lots of fun options - especially if your child does not object to hats. 

[frecklesnbrains]

Jan 11, 2016 10:39:06 GMT -5 twobananas said:

Jan 11, 2016 6:44:16 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I wish boy baby stuff were as fun to shop for as girl baby stuff. My DH feels the opposite. He can't wait to dress his son as a mini version of his preppy self (think jeans and button-down plaid shirts).

I have so much fun dressing my boy! Sometimes it's a lot easier than my girl because I feel like a lot of girl stuff comes in sets (i.e. leggings that match a specific shirt). H&M sells the cutest colored pants (I have red and purple) and it's so fun to pair those with different shirts for my son. Plus sweaters with shirts underneath, flannel, vests... You can find some really cute stuff out there!

But I will say that newborn boy clothes do like kind of awkward, leggings don't work and pants just look weird on a newborn IMO.

I think the newborn period will be mostly onesies. It helps that it will be summer. I have been given a few stretchy cotton pants, but I agree it's a while before a baby can wear jeans or cords without looking a little awkward. I haven't checked out H&M for baby clothes - I may have to do that right now! (Procrastinating...)

[titania]

How far along are you? 19 weeks 4 days

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

Any fun symptoms going on? RLP, congestion, sore boobs (but really this has been a constant throughout)

Any appointments this week? YES!!! Anatomy Scan Thursday! nymama917, we are appointment twins

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm a big ball of nerves and excitement for Thursday. I'm trying to relax, but it has been hard.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I think so. I definitely believe in karma, so I try to put out kindness as much as possible.

[sandandsea]

Jan 11, 2016 8:12:21 GMT -5 soultrane said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
This baby and DS will be almost exactly 4 years apart so I've been enjoying the memories of my pregnancy with him because it's so easy to remember what I was doing 4 years ago because I'm in the same stage of pregnancy. It's been a nice trip down memory lane.

Yes!  This!  I just finished DS's first year baby album last night and it was so fun to show him what he was like and what his baby brother will be like.  He just turned 4, so it took me 3 years to wrap it up!    I still need to print out the stories I have typed up, but all of the pictures and events are in!

For Baby 2, I'm doing a digital baby book instead of a handmade scrapbook type.  I'm hoping it's faster!  I am happy I wrote everything down at the time though, because it'd be much harder to try to remember everything 3 years later!!!

[sandandsea]

Jan 11, 2016 10:39:06 GMT -5 twobananas said:

Jan 11, 2016 6:44:16 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I wish boy baby stuff were as fun to shop for as girl baby stuff. My DH feels the opposite. He can't wait to dress his son as a mini version of his preppy self (think jeans and button-down plaid shirts).

I have so much fun dressing my boy! Sometimes it's a lot easier than my girl because I feel like a lot of girl stuff comes in sets (i.e. leggings that match a specific shirt). H&M sells the cutest colored pants (I have red and purple) and it's so fun to pair those with different shirts for my son. Plus sweaters with shirts underneath, flannel, vests... You can find some really cute stuff out there!

But I will say that newborn boy clothes do like kind of awkward, leggings don't work and pants just look weird on a newborn IMO.

We have a lot of the zip up sleeper type newborn clothes.  Then we moved into the carters cotton elastic pants for the 3-9 month stage.  Also baby legs are great with onesies to keep their legs warm, with no pants!

[twobananas]

16 weeks with di/di twins

Soda cans! I cannot believe I have two 4 1/2 babies inside me and I can't feel them yet! That seems like a lot of baby!

Not too many symptoms, just heartburn.

No appointments until 18 weeks

Traveling for some work meetings this week and no one that I'll be seeing knows I'm pregnant. I've got that awkward belly that is still kind of hidden by clothes so we'll see if anyone says anything, I kind of hope they notice!

Not really superstitious, although I do lift my feet at railroads for good luck

[soultrane]

Jan 11, 2016 10:39:06 GMT -5 twobananas said:

Jan 11, 2016 6:44:16 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I wish boy baby stuff were as fun to shop for as girl baby stuff. My DH feels the opposite. He can't wait to dress his son as a mini version of his preppy self (think jeans and button-down plaid shirts).

But I will say that newborn boy clothes do like kind of awkward, leggings don't work and pants just look weird on a newborn IMO.

I'm going to kind of disagree here. Babylegs has a lot of cute legging options for boys and we used them a lot when we were just hanging out at home. He was born in June and slept in onesies, leggings and a sleep sack for the first few months until we were a little more confident that his body temp was regulating itself. 

Otherwise, we used a lot of romper-type things when we went out, or we just put him in a onesie and threw a light blanket over his legs. If he was staying in his car seat/stroller, there was no real need for pants!

[sandandsea]

Jan 11, 2016 13:30:17 GMT -5 soultrane said:

Jan 11, 2016 10:39:06 GMT -5 twobananas said:

But I will say that newborn boy clothes do like kind of awkward, leggings don't work and pants just look weird on a newborn IMO.

I'm going to kind of disagree here. Babylegs has a lot of cute legging options for boys and we used them a lot when we were just hanging out at home. He was born in June and slept in onesies, leggings and a sleep sack for the first few months until we were a little more confident that his body temp was regulating itself. 

Otherwise, we used a lot of romper-type things when we went out, or we just put him in a onesie and threw a light blanket over his legs. If he was staying in his car seat/stroller, there was no real need for pants!

Maybe it's the difference between babylegs/legwarmers and leggings?  Like one has a waist and covers the diapers and the other doesn't?  We loved legwarmers, but I can't imagine "leggings" working.  We have some adorable ones from baby legs that were stripes and a soccer ball pattern that were really cute for DS and so practical with diaper changes.  

[soultrane]

Jan 11, 2016 14:25:47 GMT -5 sandandsea said:

Jan 11, 2016 13:30:17 GMT -5 soultrane said:

I'm going to kind of disagree here. Babylegs has a lot of cute legging options for boys and we used them a lot when we were just hanging out at home. He was born in June and slept in onesies, leggings and a sleep sack for the first few months until we were a little more confident that his body temp was regulating itself. 

Otherwise, we used a lot of romper-type things when we went out, or we just put him in a onesie and threw a light blanket over his legs. If he was staying in his car seat/stroller, there was no real need for pants!

Maybe it's the difference between babylegs/legwarmers and leggings?  Like one has a waist and covers the diapers and the other doesn't?  We loved legwarmers, but I can't imagine "leggings" working.  We have some adorable ones from baby legs that were stripes and a soccer ball pattern that were really cute for DS and so practical with diaper changes.  

Yes, my mind totally read leggings as leg warmers.  

**See my reaction to Monday in the randoms thread and add in a day of work since then. Then ignore my comment! **

[frecklesnbrains]

Ladies, stop tempting me with all of these cute ideas for baby clothes! I have to stop procrastinating at work by going to websites and filling my shopping basket when I'm only 19 weeks pregnant. But baby leg-warmers?!? I had no idea such a thing existed! Now I must have some.

[sandandsea]

Jan 11, 2016 15:07:41 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

Ladies, stop tempting me with all of these cute ideas for baby clothes! I have to stop procrastinating at work by going to websites and filling my shopping basket when I'm only 19 weeks pregnant. But baby leg-warmers?!? I had no idea such a thing existed! Now I must have some.

Yep, I gave in and bought some.  The baby sets are 50% off so I couldn't resist!

[microworm]

I'm going to wait until after my Weds appointment to check in because we should be finding out the sex! I just wanted to pop in to tell frecklesnbrains that boy clothes are fun too! DS is a late May baby so he wore onesies all summer. Honestly I wouldn't have wanted to deal with anything more complicated than onesies or rompers, anyway. Newborns look cute in anything though. Then come Fall/Winter he wore the CUTEST outfit sets from Carter's with the pants, onesie, and hoodie.

[woodengirl07]

How far along are you?
18w 5d

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
I can feel her kick/ move sometimes! which is both good and bad for my PgAL brain. I also feel hungry a lot!

Any appointments this week?
Not til next week.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
We found out last week we are team PINK!!!!! I'm really excited but DH and I are finding out that thinking of names is harder than I thought it would be.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about?
No, I guess not!

[mladerri]

How far along are you? 18w4 d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Back pain to the max, boobs hurting, unrelated to pregnancy but I've had a cold going on 4 weeks.

Any appointments this week? Just pt for my back. 1 week till a/s!!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My husband has been traveling for work for 3 weeks. Ds is so ready for him to be home.... Me too, but I can't wait to see how happy ds is on Wednesday when he gets to hug dada. I think I'll be ready for a little break too

GTky: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I'm not so much superstitious but I believe in karma. I'm more worried about ruining my karma.

[amiet79]

How far along are you? 19 weeks and 2 days.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? An old school Gameboy.

Any fun symptoms going on? Hip pain, RLP, and damn nasal congestion. I blow my nose all day. It sucks.

Any appointments this week? None this week. A/S is on January 18!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm feeling the baby more and more. I usually wake up a lot at night and I could feel the baby moving most of the night. I hope this isn't a usual occurrence. It'll wake me up a lot more as the baby gets bigger.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I'm not superstitious at all.

[csat]

How far along are you? 19w

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Have not been sleeping well but not sure if due to pregnancy or stress or both. I wake up every couple of hours (or less) for no reason.

Any appointments this week? No but AS is on Tuesday next week! We already know we are having a girl but looking forward to getting the past the scan.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Depending on what I am wearing and the time of day I can look and feel barely/almost not at all pregnant (but like I've overindulged a bit over the holidays) or at least 6-7 months pregnant these days.

GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Not really but at some point in college I started always eating toast with peanut butter before I had any big exam, to help keep me focused I guess, but I've carried that on now to any big work presentation or interview and feel compelled to do it or risk some bad luck/outcome.

[origamimommy]

17 weeks

Apple or bell pepper

Nausea, headaches, breast pain, also big as a fucking house and I want all the chik FIL a ever with spicy buffal sauce.

Nope

Boy clothes are cute y'all! DS wore the cutest little sets from carters! I love the carters sets with a onesie and sweat pants. Perfect for babies, and they were my favorite!

Also, this summer DH and DS got "maverick" and "goose" shirts from my favorite Instagram shop (wire and honey, they're awesome) and we noticed they have an "iceman" shirt to match now. DH got way excited about it, and after his slight disappointment over not having a girl it made me so happy!

I don't like to split the pole. I also have a few random things but not completely. I believe in God and karma but not in fate. Believing in fate discounts the fact that we have a choice in our lives and how they play out. I believe our choices change our "fate" or destiny or whatever every moment.