Check in- 2/15

[housecarder]

1. How many weeks?

2. Symptoms:

3. Upcoming appts:

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet?

[vk]

1. How many weeks? 18+1

2. Symptoms: random back pain, nausea, exhaustion.

3. Upcoming appts: Anatomy scan this Friday!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: I just feel huge.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? We went to the same middle school/HS. We actually "dated" for a few months in middle school lol.

[Ray]

1. Etf: 18 tomorrow (got a little ahead of myself there lol)

2. Nada! Still no more bleeding, spotting or bad cramps

3. Today!!! U/s follow-up from beginning of the month's drama, and start of the anatomy scan if time.

4. Good chance we'll find out the sex today!!!!!! I am so excited. Also we have the boys this weekend so they will be coming to my appointment and will get to see the baby for the first time. DH can't be there so I'm going to get the tech to put a pink/blue stuffy in a gift bag and we'll open it up when we're all home together.

Also my parents are coming over for dinner since it's Family Day so if we find out we'll be telling them tonight too.

GTKY: I was playing on my big brother's team in a baseball tournament at a local summer festival. DH had recently gotten home from Afghanistan and was also on the team and asked my brother who all the people he didn't know were. Apparently my brother said, " that's joe, sue, Steve, etc and that's my kid sister - don't touch her"

Challenge accepted? The rest is history.

It was especially small-town scandalous because I was the 18 year old Good Kid at the time and DH was a tattooed 25 year old war vet divorcé with two kids. Lol

Update: they were able to get the whole anatomy scan done today!!! I am so excited to open this bag when we get home!! lol now just to wait forever in the clinic to find out if I got back to work yet or not. Lol

[acorn99]

1. How many weeks?
20+5


2. Symptoms:
RLP when I stand up too fast. Otherwise pretty good!


3. Upcoming appts:
OB on 3/1


4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
I thought I was supposed to hear back from the U/S office about going in for a second scan to get more images needed from my anatomy scan a week+ ago. Trying to decide if no news means they got the measurements they needed, or if I should give them a call about it. 


5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? We met through mutual friends the summer I was 19. At first I wanted nothing to do with him(for no particular reason), but then we started spending a lot of time together and I got to know him and what a great guy he is and we had SO MUCH FUN together. That was 16 years ago, we will be married 5 years this September.

[lostinfaith225]

1. How many weeks? 18 wks 3 days

2. Symptoms: rlp, movement!, nausea, headaches,

3. Upcoming appts: anatomy scan tomorrow!!!!!!!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: was feeling lots of movement last night!!! Ready to find out the sex!

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet?

We met on match.com. Best $34.99 I ever spent!

[ellebelle]

1. How many weeks? 17w3d

2. Symptoms: Nausea, RLP, occasional movement.

3. Upcoming appts: A/S on the 26th

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: I started reading through Baby Bargains and making a list of the stuff I gave away from DD or need this time. It was a huge step to do that since I've been waiting to do that for over 2 years.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? Mutual friends at college (my freshman year, his junior year)

[ginabini]

1. How many weeks?
19+1


2. Symptoms:
Headaches seem to have started over the weekend, along with being moody as all get-out. Otherwise, really just bumpin' like its my job!


3. Upcoming appts:
Anatomy scan todayyyyyy!!!!! So excited!! It sort of snuck up on me because I've been so crazy busy so I can't wait! Just hope mother nature cooperates to let me get there!


4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
Super excited for a/s today... but we're doing a gender reveal in 2 weeks so the next 12 days are going to be TORTURE!!


5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? I've actually known him my whole life! My dad is old friends with his uncle, so that whole side of his family I've known forever. We dated a few times on and off in high school and college, and finally reconnected for good 3 years ago. Its been a crazy ride, for sure!

[madamewaffles]

1. How many weeks? 21 tomorrow!

2. Symptoms: Crappy sleep, backache, baby ninja moves on my cervix

3. Upcoming appts: Regular OB appt 02/25

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: Even so we aren't big Valentine's Day celebrators, MH brought home a pretty potted orchid for me on Saturday night. It's a super vivid shade of blue with navy accents. I love it.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? Match! I got a free trial after persistence of friends to start dating again and he was the first one to contact me that was not looking for a one-night stand. We just clicked and it is awesome. He's my BFF 4 EVA.

Good luck to everyone with their anatomy scans and appointments this week!!!

[littlesthobo]

1. How many weeks? 17w2d

2. Symptoms: nausea (still taking diclectin), lower back pain

3. Upcoming appts: I was referred to an OB but haven't heard anything yet, so I need to book something with my family doctor. And I missed getting my bloodwork done last week, so that's top of the list this week. Then I need to book the anatomy scan.

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: This stomach bug is brutal and I can't wait until we're all over it. I had two students be sick in my classroom last week, and now DH has it and we've all got diarrhea (sorry for the tmi). Did I mention the pipes are frozen in our laundry room? I might make another run to the laundromat today.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? LavaLife!

[cabbagecabbage]

1. How many weeks? 16w4d

2. Symptoms:more aches this week

3. Upcoming appts: A/S on March 10!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: I'm tired. I'm gassy. I finished my delicious gummy prenatals today and since I feel better, I guess I'll switch to the fish oil smelling capsules I already own tomorrow. I'll miss you, candy vitamins!

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? Slight sore spot. My close friend hired DH at her campus job because she was (not so) secretly in love with him. So she introduced us when we were 19/20. We didn't get together until after college but she was pissed for years. I felt bad but I also knew it was a real thing, not a casual dating situation and we had each liked the other for over a year but held back over this friend. It worked out, so I'm glad.

[ginabini]

Feb 15, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -5 ginabini said:

1. How many weeks?
19+1


2. Symptoms:
Headaches seem to have started over the weekend, along with being moody as all get-out. Otherwise, really just bumpin' like its my job!


3. Upcoming appts:
Anatomy scan todayyyyyy!!!!! So excited!! It sort of snuck up on me because I've been so crazy busy so I can't wait! Just hope mother nature cooperates to let me get there!


4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
Super excited for a/s today... but we're doing a gender reveal in 2 weeks so the next 12 days are going to be TORTURE!!


5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? I've actually known him my whole life! My dad is old friends with his uncle, so that whole side of his family I've known forever. We dated a few times on and off in high school and college, and finally reconnected for good 3 years ago. Its been a crazy ride, for sure!

andddddddddddd they just cancelled my appointment   Rescheduled for next Tuesday. SOooooo bummed

[jenn83]

1. How many weeks? 18+4

2. Symptoms: Fatigue and RLP. I think I have occasional movement but its only when I am really still (mostly at night).

3. Upcoming appts: A/S next Monday! I really wish appointments weren't so far apart.

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: I think Valentine's Day is such a commercial holiday. Every once in a while DH and I will participate but otherwise its just another day...

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? We met through mutual friends. We were friends for 4 years before we ever got together officially (I had a couple of boyfriends and was even engaged to someone during that time). Eventually we just ended up together. Its been 10 years and married 5!

[Ray]

Feb 15, 2016 9:45:45 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Feb 15, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -5 ginabini said:

1. How many weeks?
19+1


2. Symptoms:
Headaches seem to have started over the weekend, along with being moody as all get-out. Otherwise, really just bumpin' like its my job!


3. Upcoming appts:
Anatomy scan todayyyyyy!!!!! So excited!! It sort of snuck up on me because I've been so crazy busy so I can't wait! Just hope mother nature cooperates to let me get there!


4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
Super excited for a/s today... but we're doing a gender reveal in 2 weeks so the next 12 days are going to be TORTURE!!


5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? I've actually known him my whole life! My dad is old friends with his uncle, so that whole side of his family I've known forever. We dated a few times on and off in high school and college, and finally reconnected for good 3 years ago. Its been a crazy ride, for sure!

andddddddddddd they just cancelled my appointment   Rescheduled for next Tuesday. SOooooo bummed

Noooo!!!! I'm sorry

[cabbagecabbage]

Sorry ginabini. That's so unfair. We look forward to that date for weeks!

[tootsie]

1. How many weeks?
18w2d


2. Symptoms:
So, so tired. I got to take a nap yesterday and it was glorious.


3. Upcoming appts:
A/S in March


4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
We watched Mad Max this weekend and it was surprisingly amazing. Tom Hardy... yum.


5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? I worked with his best friend, who brought H to our employee party as his +1. He introduced us and we hit it off.

[rungirlrun]

1. How many weeks? 16 + 3

2. Symptoms: Feeling good! And the cold I was convinced I was going to get from DS was pretty minor! I am exhausted, but I don't think that's pregnancy related. It's DS forgetting how to sleep and tantruming day after day :-(

3. Upcoming appt: A/S Mar 4!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: Last night as I was laying in bed, I looked at my stomach, and it was moving around. I only feel movement occasionally so it was very cool to see my stomach move. H and I still don't feel like this pregnancy is real, but this type of stuff is helping for sure!

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? We met in a beer running club. Running and beer are 2 of my favorite things!

[ellebelle]

I'm sorry ginabini. The only good thing I can say is that now you'll have less time before the gender reveal to be tortured by not knowing!

[rungirlrun]

Feb 15, 2016 9:45:45 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Feb 15, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -5 ginabini said:

1. How many weeks?
19+1


2. Symptoms:
Headaches seem to have started over the weekend, along with being moody as all get-out. Otherwise, really just bumpin' like its my job!


3. Upcoming appts:
Anatomy scan todayyyyyy!!!!! So excited!! It sort of snuck up on me because I've been so crazy busy so I can't wait! Just hope mother nature cooperates to let me get there!


4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
Super excited for a/s today... but we're doing a gender reveal in 2 weeks so the next 12 days are going to be TORTURE!!


5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? I've actually known him my whole life! My dad is old friends with his uncle, so that whole side of his family I've known forever. We dated a few times on and off in high school and college, and finally reconnected for good 3 years ago. Its been a crazy ride, for sure!

andddddddddddd they just cancelled my appointment   Rescheduled for next Tuesday. SOooooo bummed

Sad face. I'm sorry.

[Ray]

rungirlrun - that sounds like a running club I could get into.

tootsie - I will save you from watching fury road. Don't bother.

[ginabini]

Feb 15, 2016 10:17:14 GMT -5 ellebelle said:

I'm sorry ginabini . The only good thing I can say is that now you'll have less time before the gender reveal to be tortured by not knowing!

That's what I'm trying to tell myself! And with another week+1 of growth, we'll get some better pictures. So there is definitely a silver lining... just bummed we don't get to see the peanut today!

[tootsie]

Feb 15, 2016 10:36:06 GMT -5 Ray said:

rungirlrun - that sounds like a running club I could get into.

tootsie - I will save you from watching fury road. Don't bother.

That's what I watched! The new Tom Hardy one, right? I liked it, but I've never seen any of the other Mad Max movies so I have no reference.

[tikoberry99]

1. How many weeks? 18 weeks, 2 days!

2. Symptoms: just hungry and my hips hurt at night.

3. Upcoming appts: anatomy scan tomorrow yay!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: we spent the day at ikea yesterday and bought a crib! We are going to side car it to my side of the bed and I can't wait. Dh will be putting it together today. Still researching mattresses.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet?

This is very controversial....I met DH at a project site for work. He was a subcontractor for my company and I was in charge of the subcontractors. I was married at the time in a very unhappy, unfulfilled marriage. I ended up getting divorced, we got together and got married and here we are.

[sarcaztic10]

1. How many weeks? 16+2

2. Symptoms: some BH like pain which is kind of freaking me out and acid reflux

3. Upcoming appts: Wednesday afternoon for the quad screening and a regular OB appt.

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: nothing

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet?

I was set up with MH through his friend who at the time was my boss. I was working as a server in a restaurant and my boss kept asking if I would be interested in going out with his friend who he claimed would be perfect for me. I refused over and over again. My boss ended up hiring H and having me train him to get us together. It still took H a couple weeks to ask me out but when he did I said yes. That was over 10 years ago.

[cavewmn]

1. How many weeks? 17w3d

2. Symptoms: RLP, stuffy nose, acid reflux, tired, but less headaches!

3. Upcoming appts: 18th and 25th!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: A busy time for us. Today is DH's Bday, 18th is mine, ob is the 18th, 2nd out of 4 brothers is getting heart surgery the 19th, party 20th, Brother should head home the 22nd, my a/s 25th, and our anniversary is the 7th of March. Also we should be staying at a hotel sometime soon!

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? OKCupid.

[icaughtfire]

1. How many weeks?
17+5
2. Symptoms:
Just tired & some back pain. Aside from that I'm feeling pretty good!
3. Upcoming appts:
A/S is March 9! We went last week for an ultrasound & found out we're having a boy. YAY!!
4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
We've kicked up the planning, now that we know the sex & it's making this feel so real. Nursery furniture is here, bedding is ordered, paint colors are chosen & I went nuts on the Carters website ordering clothes. (BTW, big sale at Carters ends today!)
5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? We met in highschool & I always had a huge crush on him, but we were only ever just friends. Fast forward a few years, he text me saying we should hang out since we hadn't seen each other in awhile. We met up for drinks & a game of pool, I seduced him with my awesomeness & he fell madly in love with me. That was a little over 8 years ago.

[comicSans]

1. How many weeks? 20 + 1 whoa!

2. Symptoms: feeling good and feeling movement

3. Upcoming appts: nothing for a weeks

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share:
Finally feeling pretty good with just the sniffles. We have a lot to do...

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet?
We were both involved in a young adults group at our church and in the same Bible study.

[mcktymck]

Sorry they rescheduled your A/S ginabini! Just keep looking at the silver lining ,of not having to wait 12 days until your reveal party when you already have the answer hidden somewhere

tikoberry99 our stories of meeting our SOs are very similar! We're such troublemakers.


1. How many weeks? 17w5d

2. Symptoms: RLP, stuffy nose, occasional heartburn/indigestion, hip soreness at night while sleeping so I wake up a lot, and peeing constantly. Baby must be chillin' on my bladder.

3. Upcoming appts: March 1st is my A/S! Ahhhhh, can't wait, just a couple more weeks.

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: Friday night we bought paint for the nursery! We figured we had a gift card to Home Depot, why not go and spend it It's a long story but basically we're going to paint the nursery in March but can't set everything else up until June, so I'm excited to at least get that part done! Also, I bought my diaper bag over the weekend because Babies R Us was having a sale and I can't wait for it to come. It seems silly to be so pumped over a diaper bag!

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? It was a little scandalous, we met at work! He had a thing for me since his first day (he even went home and told his mom about me that same day, she told me right before our wedding , but I was married and also found him slightly immature and annoying/not my type at all. Flash forward a couple years, we're now friends and he's still openly "smitten" with me (the guy would shout it whenever I walked in the room, he was super modest about it obviously), and I'm very unhappy in my marriage and heading towards divorce. Now-DH and I started spending time together, realized we had a lot in common and had similar dreams, started dating and then very quickly moved in together, got engaged, and got married! I'm definitely glad I decided to give him a chance, I couldn't imagine a better person to be my H and to raise a family with

[tikoberry99]

mcktymck, LOL so glad there are others out there

[willow]

1. How many weeks?: 17w

2. Symptoms: just frequent peeing. And random hormonal moments. Oh and I am feeling the RLP in my abdomen quite a bit lately so baby is definitely growing.

3. Upcoming appts: This afternoon for my elective gender u/s! Then March 15 is my full a/s.

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: I feel like I actually look pregnant now as opposed to maybe pregnant.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet?: My late H and I were both in the beginning of our junior year of college and my H went to the same university as my best friend, about 45 min from where I was in school. My BFF told me to come to his house party and that he met a guy he thinks I would really click with. It was a random Tuesday night so normally I never went out but decided to drive all the way out there anyway. I was super drunk and high when we met so I made an ass of myself but somehow he saw through that and still wanted to talk to me, ha.

[katelou]

1. How many weeks? 16+5

2. Symptoms: low back pain, a little movement sometimes

3. Upcoming appts: anatomy scan in 9 days!

4. Rants/raves/anything you want to share: I feel like I don't have time or energy to even think about this baby because I'm so preoccupied with house stuff and my needy 3 y/o. I will probably never be pregnant again so I wish I could enjoy it more.

5. Gtky: Stealing this from GKU. How did you and your SO meet? We met at a church-sponsored happy hour. We got married 15 months later.