^^^ Grad Check-in: 1/10/16 ^^^

[sleepymonkey]

Hi, GRADS!!!

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: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it?

[agpjt413]

Thanks for the check-in sleepymonkey!!! Happy Monday ladies!!

How many weeks are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 9w3d // cherry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically - the nausea comes and goes but when it's here, it's pretty bad. Haven't actually thrown up, but I've come close to it. I haven't eaten an entire meal in weeks, just grazing on a daily basis. Emotionally - I feel ok, getting nervous for my 10w scan this Thursday (where I'll actually be 9w6d).

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Why is it that I can't eat anything that I crave?! Lol!!! I'll want something so bad, but once I bite into it, baby decides he/she doesn't want it and my stomach just turns. Ugh!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? 10w scan on 1/14

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just that all is well and cooking properly down there.

QOTW: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it? This is a great question, sleepymonkey! There are so many points in my life I would love to revisit but I guess if I had to choose just one, I'd say college. I had a REALLY great experience but just wished that I worked a little harder academically.

[bgkc4]

How far along are you? 18w 3d; Sweet Potato

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally I am feeling overwhelmed. The further along I get, the more unprepared I feel. Probably something all FTMs go through. Physically I'm feeling okay. I visited a chiropractor to address my back, neck and hip pain. I will start seeing him on an ongoing basis. Too soon to tell if it will help. I've been able to get some sleep lately, though it's still inconsistent. Indigestion is daily, but the medication makes it less severe. I'd give my physical feelings a 7 out of 10.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? PSA: Target has marked down a lot of Clearance items since last week, and they might have further markdowns on these items this week and next week (while supplies last). The Clearance markdowns are in-store only, so you have to actually go to Target to see what they have on Clearance (look for the red stickers on boxes). Also, each store determines its own Clearance items, so what's marked down at one Target might not be the same as what's marked down at another store. I went to 4 different Targets over the weekend and got an Ergo for 50% off, a BOB Revolution SE stroller for 50% off and a Britax Travel System for 70% off (each item was from a different store).


Upcoming milestones or appointments? Nothing this week. Next week is my a/s. I already know the sex (girl) from the cell free DNA test, but I'm anxious and excited to see my LO nonetheless. It's been a while since I've had an ultrasound and I'm sure she's grown a lot since then. I'm also just excited to reach the halfway mark!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued Ts & Ps for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

QOTW: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it? I'd go back to high school and make better decisions. I loved college, but I hated high school. It was a difficult time in my life. Nonetheless, I'd go back and make smarter choices that might have lead to me having a better experience.

Edit: I forgot, Toys are also on Clearance at Target (30%, 50% and 70% off). As a FTM, I currently am not in the market for a lot of Toys, but for those who have little ones at home, you might want to check out Target's Toy section.

[lennonkdc]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable? 8wks1d, raspberry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I've been doing B6 & unisom at night, which has really helped keep the nausea in check. I've been able to eat, and have actually started feeling hungry again so that's nice. Other then that, just really tired.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? DH and I finally made a list of all the projects we want to get done around the house before the baby arrives, so I'm feeling a bit more relaxed. Seeing it all written out, its not nearly as bad as I was imagining it when I'd wake up in a panic at 3am, lol

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Had to get a belly band this weekend, and I'm using it for the frist time today I also have my first MW appointment Thursday!!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just that everything goes smoothly Thursday


QOTW: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it? Great question sleepymonkey! If I had to, I'd go back to law school and work harder in the classes I didn't excel in, and explore different internship options, and maybe figure out how to take out few loans...

[zombiesquad]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
33 weeks tomorrow. Pineapple.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
I'm still getting moody and emotional. I never know when it's going to hit. But I'm doing better about keeping things in check so I don't completely go off on someone. Physically, I dread bending over. If I drop something on the floor, I either just leave it there or if DD or H is around, ask one of them to pick it up for me. The struggle is so real.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
I got a little burst of nesting this weekend and put together the bassinet. That's about it. The nursery is far from finished. I did set up my pre-admission appointment so that's exciting.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I start going every two weeks. So after next Monday's appointment, I go in two weeks later and then weekly after that. Ahhhhh!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Just continued positive thoughts and prayers for everyone to have a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery.

QOTW: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it?
Great question! I think I'd go back to college. While I took it seriously for the most part, I wish I had been more involved, did more internships, studied abroad or something and maybe chose a different career field, although I have no idea what that would be. But the experience I had was great and definitely helped make me who I am today.

[radiantly]

Hi all, congrats on those expecting and if I missed any BFPs I admit I haven't been checking the board much. I appreciate being tagged!!

A is 4 months today!! She's a chunker and I'm feeling lucky to have a couple more months mat leave and that so far breastfeeding is working so well. I am not sure how I am one of the lucky ones - so many people I know have to supplement. If that happens to you don't panic! As long as your baby is eating it's ok if it's formula.

Anyway. Just a quick couple of pics as I'm gearing up for a conference call and she is asleep in her swing for a nap (success!!) I'm going to try to pump a but now too. Might be asking too much but gotta work on freezer stash.

She loves sitting up and standing while I assist and isn't interested in rolling over yet. She smiles and giggles and is so cute sometimes it makes me cry and hug her. She also can be a little terror and shriek. Sleeping is ok some days and others I start thinking seriously about training.

QOTW: I would go back to my study abroad year and NOT marry my ex. Spend more time with my dad before he passed away when I was 25.

[agpjt413]

Where has the time gone?! Four months already?! How precious is Miss A radiantly!! Love your answer to the QOTW too - I also miss my dad so much ((hugs)).

[agpjt413]

Sorry for the neck and back pain bgkc4 - hope the chiro will help the pain subside and eventually go away. Oh and mucho thanks for the PSAs today!!!

[agpjt413]

GL with your first MW appointment lennonkdc!! I have an appt Thursday as well!!

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 20 weeks 3 days, banana

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Still tired, but I've had wacky dreams interrupting my sleep. Emotionally, much relieved after today's anatomy scan.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I bought a couple swaddles and a gown, but that's it so far. We've made Kate's room into a room for both her and Finn. We took out the crib and changing table and got them full size bunk beds with drawers underneath and a storage thingy from Ikea.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I had my anatomy scan this morning and the US tech said she doesn't see anything worrisome. I see the OB for my monthly prenatal appointment tomorrow morning.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued T&P for a healthy baby are always appreciated.



QOTW: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it? My mom has ALS and has been trached and vented for almost 10 years. She was diagnosed when Samantha was 15 months old. Sammy is now 13.5. Mom is home, but unable to move at all anymore and can very seldom even open her eyes so she can't even communicate with us anymore. I would love to go back to when my mom could talk and ask her all the questions I have for her now.

[KirstenAlecia]

Thank you for the check in sleepymonkey!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable Baby is the size of a corn.....but my baby is smaller I'm sure....since we are in a low percentile

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically overall I am ok. The belly is getting a little uncomfortable. Emotionally, I am a bit of a mess. I can't help but worry about LO only being in the 17th percentile. On one hand I can reason that H and I are both on the short side, on the other I know I have placenta previa and thats one of the causes of SGA babies.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We are in baby room prep mode. As soon as I finish clearing out what will be LO's room...tomorrow, H will be painting this weekend. Soon after that the new floors will go in.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? 24 weeks.....Viability!!! Happy V-day little one! Next week on the 22nd we have another scan to check up on LO's growth to make sure he or she isn't falling any farther behind.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? please pray for LO to grow grow grow!!!!!! I need them to not even consider taking LO early for IUGR at any point........I know they said as long as baby is above the 10 percentile.....but I feel like 17 percentile, well the amount is marginal that close. GROW BABY GROW!!!!

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

QOTW: If you could go back to any one time in your life, what would it be and why? Was there anything you would want to do different or was it just so awesome that you want to relive it?I would go back to college and graduate!