Post by packerfan4life on Jan 11, 2016 23:48:11 GMT -5
How far along are you? 18w tomorrow
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?
Any fun symptoms going on? Just always wanting to eat. Stretching and feeling like I'm getting bigger. Pregnancy rhinitis has started.
Any appointments this week? Nope not until Feb
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm so excited there are people who arejust about half baked! I'm going to regret saying this in a couple months but I can't wait to be big and obviously pregnant. And feel more consistent movement
GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I'll have to say probably. Can't think of anything off hand though
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Batman (action figure)
Any fun symptoms going on? Nope. Just getting uncomfortable to sleep.
Any appointments this week? Had an OB appointment this morning and an elective ultrasound this afternoon (it's a girl!).
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Chocolate should never be tainted with coffee or peanut butter. But coffee and peanut butter can only be improved by adding chocolate.
GTKY:Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Nope.
Rants/raves: I told my first class today. I was going to hold off one more week, but it came up naturally in conversation. They were funny because they had no idea.
GTKY: not really, but ever since my mom died 25 years ago whenever my ears ring I say "hi Mom", and they usually stop. I like to think it's her way of letting me know she is near.
mamrotu73 he's so cute! He makes such a good model!
origamimommy I need to tell DH about those shirts! He would love them!
On the topic of baby clothes, my mom bought DS some jeans in NB size before he was born. She also bought him NB "shoes." They are still in the box. I don't plan on getting more creative than onesies, soft pants, and sleepers until at least 3-4 months.
Now that DS is older, I love dressing him up in jeans and nice shirts. He looks just like his daddy! Sometimes when they are both dressed nicely, DH will spray a very small spritz of his cologne on DS to complete the mini me package! It melts my heart.
Post by broadwaymama on Jan 12, 2016 9:05:53 GMT -5
How far along are you? 19 weeks 3 days!!! Yikes!
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Mango or a hot dog
Any fun symptoms going on? Hello sciatic nerve pain!!!
Any appointments this week? No had one last week. MW chased LO around with Doppler and her exact words were "you may be feeling crappy but you have an active little baby in there!"
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? None at the moment
GTKY;Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I am about some things. I DONT lie because I feel like it comes back to you. I have a hard time even telling white lies. I do some "good luck" things before o go on stage. But other than that I'm not overly superstitious.
Post by frecklesnbrains on Jan 12, 2016 9:10:14 GMT -5
mamrotu73, so so so adorable! You're feeding my internet procrastination technique of baby clothes shopping. Fortunately I've been restrained enough to just fill carts and not actually purchase anything. I never knew H&M made baby clothes.
Post by sandandsea on Jan 12, 2016 10:42:03 GMT -5
DS loves the athletic warm up outfits and has a few really cute puma ones. He looks like an adorable little athlete in them and they're so easy for school! I also love when he has some "cool" jeans on with a cute sweater or hoodie and is a little mini man. I teased a colleague that DS had his same outfit in one day because boy clothes kinda never change vs wearing Ruffles and ribbons to work as a woman would look ridiculous.
Post by manybellsdown on Jan 12, 2016 11:27:02 GMT -5
How far along are you? Somewhere in the middle of the 18th week!
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Croissant, which makes me want one
Any fun symptoms going on? Dreams. Poor sleep. Hunger. Some movement, especially at night!
Any appointments this week? Nope, two more weeks till anatomy scan! Ready to know the sex and hoping everything is developing well, as I've had no testing whatsoever.
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Everyone in my house is sick, and it's not fun. DD only wants "mommy do it, mommy mommmyyyyyy," too, which is good when it's snuggles and bad when I have to go to work.
GTKY; Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Not really, but I usually try to be mindful of putting positive vibes out there (karma-esque). Unless I'm irritated. Gotta work on that.
Now that I'm thinking about it... In law school, I wore the same sweatshirt to every single final exam, all three years. I always eat the same thing before races. I don't know if these things count, but they make me feel more comfortable.
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!!!
Jealous and impressed you finished the baby book! Maybe someday? Maybe nesting will include baby book for me? Showing your child sounds so fun.
Post by mymilkshake on Jan 12, 2016 16:22:23 GMT -5
How far along are you? 18w 3d
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Sweet potato
Any fun symptoms going on? I'd say I'm sleeping better but don't want to jinx it! Oh, and I've definitely been constipated.
Any appointments this week? Tomorrow; monthly OB
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm 32 and this is the first time I've ever had cleav in a sports bra! H will be bummed when my boobs deflate!!
GTKY:Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I'd say I am. But I feel like I choose things at random to be superstitious about. Nothing consistent or really to crazy! Like other people mentioned, I think if I call out sick...id really get sick. Also I had these Alex and Ani bracelets I wore when trying to get pregnant (representing luck, hope, fertility). I had a tough time not wearing them after I found out I was pregnant, like it would be bad luck. I eventually broke the streak!! Now I just wear them when I feel like it
Post by virginiaorjohn on Jan 13, 2016 9:41:10 GMT -5
Hello ladies! Thank you for checking on me, sweet Andrea! I am doing much better this week, realizing that maybe last week's bleeding was just a freak thing.
How far along are you? 16 weeks and change, I have no idea what fruit that is
Symptoms? Super duper tired, like taking 2-hour-naps-4x-a-week kind of tired. Also, I got a bump overnight it seems! I can finally share in HDBD!
Any appointments? None this week, next is Tuesday 19th
Randoms: for all I've been sleeping, I've been hella productive when I'm awake. I've been doing some /major/ decluttering since Christmas, I've been to Salvation Army at least four times. And then of course when I've got everything out of a drawer/cabinet/closet, I find myself doing super detailed cleaning, like all-consuming I MUST get that last fleck of dust out of the corner type of cleaning. DH asked me if I was nesting... I told him that if I was just decluttering then that was just something that needs to be done; I think nesting involves the crazy focused cleaning that really doesn't affect whether you can bring home baby or not... Like when I was vacuuming crumbs out of all my kitchen drawers the other day hahaha.
GTKY: Neither DH nor I have ever been superstitious... Until we got pregnant this time. He refused to tell his family this time because "last time he did and it was bad luck," and neither of us are big on telling people this time around because we're afraid to. We also set a firm "no bringing baby things into the house until 24 weeks" policy. Although I don't know if that's superstition or just fear? But regardless... Not really superstitious unless it is in regards to this baby, haha.
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? avocados!
Any fun symptoms going on? Just the growing belly.
Any appointments this week? Nope. Cervical US next week, though.
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? This stupid cold needs to go away! So much snot and chapped lips.
GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Not really. Although I did find myself not wanting to jinx this pregnancy, but I think that was more PgAL brain than anything.
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A banana
Any fun symptoms going on? Heartburn/acid reflux (have it every pregnancy), sciatic pain, having a lot of Braxton Hicks, headaches
Any appointments this week? Anatomy scan is next Monday.
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Feeling baby move a lot, but not from outside, never had Braxton hicks this early. Ordered a maternity swimsuit so I can start exercising a little. I hate hemorrhoids.
GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Not superstitious at all.
Post by cattuccino on Jan 13, 2016 15:40:43 GMT -5
How far along are you? 20w3d
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A banana....or a lizard thing according to ovia...not my idea of cute.
Any fun symptoms going on? RLP had been pretty brutal this last week, reflux, headaches, nasal congestion, exhaustion (2nd Tri energy boost is a lie for second pregnancies I've decided), discharge...and my anxiety has gone up a lot this last week or so. Not sure if pregnancy related or what.
Any appointments this week? Well. I have an optometrist appointment and a hair appointment this week (I see my Ob next week!)
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Starting to feel baby move a lot more - considering anterior placenta this makes me happy. It's not constant, but at least a couple of times a day.
I also think we may have chosen a name. Eeep.
GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? Not really. I mean, I like to believe in karma, but....I don't know how deeply I believe in it.
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Avocado
Any fun symptoms going on? Indigestion. Other than that I'm pretty symptomless.
Any appointments this week? I had one yesterday. They drew blood for maternal part 2 screen and then did a quick ultrasound to determine sex. We found out we are having another boy.
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm dealing with major disappointment. We are 99% sure we are done after 2 and I always dreamt of having a daughter. So I have to deal with saying goodbye to that dream and I'm having a really rough time so far. I'm hoping I'll break through the fog soon and start getting excited. I know I'm being completely selfish and I feel like shit for that.
GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? No I'm not superstitious at all.
Update to me...had my anatomy scan today and baby looks healthy and growing! Baby was sleepy and still so she got most of the shots she needed quickly. Then they had to flip the chair and have me on my side to get the rest but got everything. We asked her to write down the gender but she offered to type it on the screen for MH and he jumped on that. So he knows and I don't right now. I wanted to find out with DD so tonight he's coming home with hopefully blue or pink sprinkles so we can have ice cream (my pick) and celebrate. Everyone's mind is blown that I can have him know and me not know...it's not really bothering me at all. I think I could be fine with it for the rest of the time but he will burst if he can't tell me.
Update to me...had my anatomy scan today and baby looks healthy and growing! Baby was sleepy and still so she got most of the shots she needed quickly. Then they had to flip the chair and have me on my side to get the rest but got everything. We asked her to write down the gender but she offered to type it on the screen for MH and he jumped on that. So he knows and I don't right now. I wanted to find out with DD so tonight he's coming home with hopefully blue or pink sprinkles so we can have ice cream (my pick) and celebrate. Everyone's mind is blown that I can have him know and me not know...it's not really bothering me at all. I think I could be fine with it for the rest of the time but he will burst if he can't tell me.
That's so exciting! You'd better come back with pictures of that ice cream!
Update to me...had my anatomy scan today and baby looks healthy and growing! Baby was sleepy and still so she got most of the shots she needed quickly. Then they had to flip the chair and have me on my side to get the rest but got everything. We asked her to write down the gender but she offered to type it on the screen for MH and he jumped on that. So he knows and I don't right now. I wanted to find out with DD so tonight he's coming home with hopefully blue or pink sprinkles so we can have ice cream (my pick) and celebrate. Everyone's mind is blown that I can have him know and me not know...it's not really bothering me at all. I think I could be fine with it for the rest of the time but he will burst if he can't tell me.
That's so exciting! You'd better come back with pictures of that ice cream!
How far along are you? 19w today! One more week until I'm half baked:)
What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? An Heirloom Tomato (which I absolutely love btw)
Any fun symptoms going on? I've become a geriatric patient. I started seeing a chiropractor last weekend for back and neck pain. But now, my hip pain has become unbearable. It was just while I slept, but yesterday one side started hurting during the day too just from sitting at my desk. I keep wondering if this is what it's like to be a senior citizen...achy all over. Indigestion is still going strong. Also I've been cramping for the past 3 days. I might as well get used to it. #pregnantladyproblems
Any appointments this week? No. My A/S is one week from today
Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I ate ice cream for breakfast last Sunday. It was liberating. I think I'll try that again one day soon.
GTKY: Are you superstitious? If so, what are you most superstitious about? I'm not superstitious, but I do believe that bad things eventually happen to bad people. I don't know if I'm a believer in karma, or if I just believe that people reap what they sow; but I believe evil catches up to evildoers at some point.
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