Weekly Check-in 1/11/16

[elm1214]

Jan 11, 2016 17:24:40 GMT -5 ameliabird said:

elm1214 I think you already told us but I don't remember where or when but why are you skipping the NT exam?

My deductible went up so it would be pretty expensive. I'll have to pay the deductible at some point, but this delays it a little bit.

Plus I have a history of non-cooperative babies (not that it means anything with this one). I had to go twice with DD1 and they finally got the measurement at the very end. I went twice with DD2 and she never cooperated but I still had to pay for it.  

I'm also not AMA so my doctor doesn't routinely do them for women my age, but would have ordered it if I requested it. 

[agpjt413]

How many weeks are you? 9w3d

Upcoming appts? 1/14 - my OB specializes in PgAL so she scheduled me in for a scan 3 weeks after my dating scan and 2 wks before my NT scan. I love her.

How are you feeling? Nausea comes and goes, but when it's here, it's awful! Although I don't feel that it's bad enough to justify any anti nausea meds though. And dc2london is so right - Coke is awesome!!! I also wasn't a soda person prior to this pregnancy. Still not able to eat full meals and grazing every day.

Rants/Raves: Why can't baby and I agree on the same foods?!?!?

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I have such eclectic taste in music - from oldies to Top 40s to anything really (except hard metal and hard country lol)

ETA: words

[ameliabird]

Jan 11, 2016 17:35:07 GMT -5 elm1214 said:

Jan 11, 2016 17:24:40 GMT -5 ameliabird said:

elm1214 I think you already told us but I don't remember where or when but why are you skipping the NT exam?

My deductible went up so it would be pretty expensive. I'll have to pay the deductible at some point, but this delays it a little bit.

Plus I have a history of non-cooperative babies (not that it means anything with this one). I had to go twice with DD1 and they finally got the measurement at the very end. I went twice with DD2 and she never cooperated but I still had to pay for it.  

I'm also not AMA so my doctor doesn't routinely do them for women my age, but would have ordered it if I requested it. 

Gotcha

[agpjt413]

Congrats to the ladies who have hit double digits already!!!! I so can't wait to get there!

And GL to everyone with appointments this week!!!

[spicysalmonroll]

How many weeks are you? 11 weeks tomorrow

Upcoming appts? Went today! Sad no ultrasound but the heartbeat was very strong. They are scheduling the ultrasound and bloodwork for genetics testing in 2 weeks from now. I'm not super familiar with some of the lingo here so that might be the NT scan?

How are you feeling? Actually really good. Haven't gotten nausea, have been eating like a cow, finally got the constipation at bay.

Rants/Raves: told my in-laws tonight in person and they were like "oh we knew it cuz you were sick on Christmas!" Kinda made me sad that they weren't surprised lol

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? Lots of different - Beatles, Adele, Brand New, sublime

[quirks]

How many weeks are you? 6w5d

Upcoming appts? dating ultrasound on the 20th

How are you feeling? nauseous and pukey and tired

Rants/Raves: I'm so tired and people at work keep pointing out how tired I look. I KNOW. There are days I just can't fake a smile.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I listen to a lot of different stuff... my favorites are Jimmy Eat World and The Fray

[venyia]

How many weeks are you? 7 + 2

Upcoming appts? Dentist this Wednesday. I didn't take advantage of my clinic offering dental service to pregnant patients last time around, and have kicked myself ever since. No providers within an hour take adult patients with my insurance otherwise!

Regular OB appt next Tuesday, its the ultrasound appointment. Excited to see this little twinklesquish.

How are you feeling? B6 and unisom have me feeling mostly human. Constantly exhausted, but human. Its amazing enough to make me wonder how I will know I don't need it anymore. I was sick through til the day DD was born last time!

Rants/Raves: hemmorhoids. Nuff said, yes? At least I am hoping thats the problem and not something worse. Dr. Google is terrible.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? Depends on the day, I suppose? Some of my go-tos are Coldplay, Muse, Yiruma, but there is so much out there to like!

[esquette]

How many weeks are you? 8 + 6

Upcoming appts? My intake appointment is Friday! I get to talk forever with a nurse, get another ultrasound (!) and get all the bloodwork/pee-in-a-cup stuff done, I assume.

How are you feeling? The terrible happens every other day. Yesterday: couch-bound. Today: mediocre, but able to work and function. I found 10 minutes and a couch that I should be able to rest with every day after lunch. So that'll make work better.

Rants/Raves: could do with less yuck. Would like to poop. Would like to tell people!!

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? Sara Bareilles!

[coffeequeen14]

Jan 11, 2016 13:38:33 GMT -5 dc2london said:

Jan 11, 2016 13:34:49 GMT -5 @suesposa said:

Thank you! I'm going to try ice cream today. I hear Lactaid makes a smooth vanilla. I just have to figure out where to buy it.

Do you have Wegman's? I am dairy intolerant and happened to notice that they have a lactose free vanilla and chocolate in their store brand

We moved away from Wegmans territory a year ago. I miss it dearly. Their store brand is just awesome.

[twinkie0612]

I always forget about this check-in!

How many weeks are you? 10w5d

Upcoming appts? Right now I have weekly u/s, so another next week.

How are you feeling? Honestly I feel really good right now. My only lingering symptoms are exhaustion, sore boobs, and acne.

Rants/Raves: none for now.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I listen mostly to top 40 radio.

[penny2103]

Oops posting late!

How many weeks are you? 8w6d

Upcoming appts? Thursday! It's my first official appointment that won't be for spotting.

How are you feeling? Having soda for breakfast if that tells you anything.

Rants/Raves: A girl in my office heats up an egg sandwich every morning. Just...barf.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? So many things. Nashville will do that to you:)

[liljackjack]

How many weeks are you? 7 +3

Upcoming appts? Had one yesterday - went fine, just the normal stuff and I have an ultrasound to officially date on Friday

How are you feeling? Okay - waves of nausea and exhaustion. DD has strep with scarlet fever (and a double ear infection) - I'm praying DS and I steer clear of it. Lots of hand sanitizing and washing.

Rants/Raves: Nothing much here

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I like most all except hardcore rap and country.

[musicgirl]

How many weeks are you? 9 + 6

Upcoming appts? 1/20, just a regular appointment, but my OB does have a handheld u/s machine. Obviously not as good as the normal machines, but still nice to see!

How are you feeling? Meh. Nausea off and on. I think it's because of my antibiotics, but obviously there is no way to be sure until I stop taking them. Pretty tired, but been turned off by coffee for the past week.

Rants/Raves: Nothing really

GTKY: I like lots of different stuff. I love classical music, I find it so calming. Imagine Dragons is one of my favorite current groups.

[bocaburger]

liljackjack, I hope your daughter feels better soon!

[gratefulgirl]

How many weeks are you? 9w

Upcoming appts? routine OB (with bonus pap, joy) on 1/29

How are you feeling? better, phew. I was not enjoying puking a few times a day despite Diclegis.

Rants/Raves:

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? ooh, this is hard because I feel like my tastes are changing. I used to adore Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, and other adult alternative from the turn of the millenium. Now I'm more into bluegrass and folk (thanks H!).

[liljackjack]

Jan 12, 2016 9:35:58 GMT -5 bocaburger said:

liljackjack , I hope your daughter feels better soon!

Thanks! Today is better than yesterday . She's still in a good but of pain - but on the road to recovery!

[hollyberry]

How many weeks are you? 8.1

Upcoming appts? I had one yesterday, so far so good. Next one is next wed. With my new OB.

How are you feeling? not awful, nauscious throught the day and tired. But I am also dealing with jet leg so I am sure some of the sleepyness is due to that.

Rants/Raves: TMI : dealing with lots of vag leakage, especially the last few days, but I upped my progesterone lately too, so I assume its just side effect from that. Its alot wetter then the actual progesterone but it started at about the same time so it makes sence. I didn't think to ask my dr about it yesterday, and then of course today its bothering me more. It would be nice to have a couple of days without worry.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? thats tricky, I guess 80s its fun and singable. But I like lots of different types too.

[liljackjack]

Jan 12, 2016 9:57:20 GMT -5 gratefulgirl said:

How many weeks are you? 9w

Upcoming appts? routine OB (with bonus pap, joy) on 1/29

How are you feeling? better, phew. I was not enjoying puking a few times a day despite Diclegis.

Rants/Raves:

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? ooh, this is hard because I feel like my tastes are changing. I used to adore Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, and other adult alternative from the turn of the millenium. Now I'm more into bluegrass and folk (thanks H!).

I saw Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox 20 in concert about two or so years ago. It made my 14-year old heart (circa 2000) melt

[gratefulgirl]

Jan 12, 2016 10:20:49 GMT -5 liljackjack said:

Jan 12, 2016 9:57:20 GMT -5 gratefulgirl said:

How many weeks are you? 9w

Upcoming appts? routine OB (with bonus pap, joy) on 1/29

How are you feeling? better, phew. I was not enjoying puking a few times a day despite Diclegis.

Rants/Raves:

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? ooh, this is hard because I feel like my tastes are changing. I used to adore Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, and other adult alternative from the turn of the millenium. Now I'm more into bluegrass and folk (thanks H!).

I saw Goo Goo Dolls and Matchbox 20 in concert about two or so years ago. It made my 14-year old heart (circa 2000) melt

I did too! Must've been the same tour.

[remylove1011]

hollyberry, I also have a lot of clear liquid from the suppositories. It's totally normal.

[hollyberry]

Oh my god, remylove1011, thanks so much! I so needed to hear that! Back to breathing easy! for how long who knows but for tonight I will be good! Thanks!

[agpjt413]

Jan 12, 2016 12:20:19 GMT -5 remylove1011 said:

hollyberry, I also have a lot of clear liquid from the suppositories. It's totally normal.

+1 hollyberry

[bocaburger]

Jan 12, 2016 12:20:19 GMT -5 remylove1011 said:

hollyberry, I also have a lot of clear liquid from the suppositories. It's totally normal.

Me too, and sometimes white/creamy.

[pttomato]

How many weeks are you? 7+6

Upcoming appts? Next appt is the NT scan 2/9

How are you feeling? A lot of nausea but no puking yet. I think my body wants me to live off potatoes which probably isn't the healthiest but I'm ok with it if if it makes me feel better.

Rants/Raves:Trying to decide what to do with my career. I am over my job and it was always supposed to be temporary but if I quit it would almost halve our income. I should probably start looking for a new one but my job options are more limited because of the pregnancy. I also don't know where to look. We want to move back to CA, but it won't work if I get a job there and DH doesn't. He was originally talking about trying to move in May, but now is thinking November or stay here a few years. I could look for something here, but if we end up moving in the winter I probably won't go back after ML so it seems silly to start something new. On the other hand if we stay here a few years (which I really don't want) it may make sense to start applying now. Basically I need to figure my life out.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I don't really like music, which I know makes me really weird.

[ameliabird]

Jan 12, 2016 14:21:09 GMT -5 pttomato said:

How many weeks are you? 7+6

Upcoming appts? Next appt is the NT scan 2/9

How are you feeling? A lot of nausea but no puking yet. I think my body wants me to live off potatoes which probably isn't the healthiest but I'm ok with it if if it makes me feel better.

Rants/Raves:Trying to decide what to do with my career. I am over my job and it was always supposed to be temporary but if I quit it would almost halve our income. I should probably start looking for a new one but my job options are more limited because of the pregnancy. I also don't know where to look. We want to move back to CA, but it won't work if I get a job there and DH doesn't. He was originally talking about trying to move in May, but now is thinking November or stay here a few years. I could look for something here, but if we end up moving in the winter I probably won't go back after ML so it seems silly to start something new. On the other hand if we stay here a few years (which I really don't want) it may make sense to start applying now. Basically I need to figure my life out.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I don't really like music, which I know makes me really weird.

I hope you can figure stuff out! Where in Ca would you be moving?

[dorkusmalorkus]

How many weeks are you? 10 1/2, I think

Upcoming appts? 1/22 (Although I have to do an early glucose screening tomorrow)

How are you feeling? Pretty decent, but that varies. Seem to be improving, though. Woohoo!

Rants/Raves: Not much. I wish I had the energy to get through the day without feeling like I need a nap. And/Or that I could snap my fingers and the house would be picked up.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I like a lot of stuff--90s music, folk-ish stuff, cheesy/catchy pop. I played cello for years, years ago, so some classical. I've been doing this one with my 5-year old: "Oh hey! It's One Direction!" She doesn't really care; it's totally for my own benefit.

[kaitkat]

I'm only a day late haha!! Oops

How many weeks are you?
8 weeks tomorrow

Upcoming appts?
Ob on the 19th then ultrasound on the first

How are you feeling?
Ok, some days I feel really pregnant and then others I don't. It's really making me worry! I wish I didn't have to wait a whole month for another ultrasound would like one sooner for piece of mind

Rants/Raves:
Rocking the single mom thing for four months and this pregnancy is kicking my butt in regards to exhaustion I will be glad when DH visits in 5 weeks maybe I can sleep past 6 am!!

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music?

Probably country and pop

[pttomato]

Jan 12, 2016 14:28:24 GMT -5 ameliabird said:

Jan 12, 2016 14:21:09 GMT -5 pttomato said:

How many weeks are you? 7+6

Upcoming appts? Next appt is the NT scan 2/9

How are you feeling? A lot of nausea but no puking yet. I think my body wants me to live off potatoes which probably isn't the healthiest but I'm ok with it if if it makes me feel better.

Rants/Raves:Trying to decide what to do with my career. I am over my job and it was always supposed to be temporary but if I quit it would almost halve our income. I should probably start looking for a new one but my job options are more limited because of the pregnancy. I also don't know where to look. We want to move back to CA, but it won't work if I get a job there and DH doesn't. He was originally talking about trying to move in May, but now is thinking November or stay here a few years. I could look for something here, but if we end up moving in the winter I probably won't go back after ML so it seems silly to start something new. On the other hand if we stay here a few years (which I really don't want) it may make sense to start applying now. Basically I need to figure my life out.

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music? I don't really like music, which I know makes me really weird.

I hope you can figure stuff out! Where in Ca would you be moving?

Thanks! The goal is to move back to SoCal. Both our families are there and we would really like be closer to them.

[monicageller]

How many weeks are you? 7 + 5

Upcoming Appts? Still waiting for my first appointment on 1/28, I'll be 10 weeks.

How are you feeling? Feeling a little better, but still not quite myself.

Rants/Raves: I feel like anytime I eat, it will taste so good and I won't be able to stop eating. By then I'll be so full that I feel sick for like 2 hours. I really need to practice self control when it comes to eating, but I just can't do it!

GTKY: What's your favorite type of music?country

[bocaburger]

monicageller, I'm the same. Either starving or stuffed, there's no in between! I'm working on eating half of what I wanted and then taking a short break. So far it's helping.