Weekly check-in: 2/15-2/21

[Andrea]

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: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. 

eta: GTKY

[Andrea]

How far along are you? 24 weeks! Holler for V day- today and yesterday.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Pack of oreos...YUM.

Any fun symptoms going on? I had back surgery when I was 21 to repair bulging discs, I also have scoliosis on top of that. It has started to seriously complain this past week, I am going to ask about getting one of those fun/sexy support belts at my next appointment.

Any appointments this week? Nothing until 3/3

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? We were supposed to register yesterday, MH was too hungover to resurface from our room until after 3 pm. He did not understand why I was not in the mood to go register then. The store we wanted to register at closed at 7, so by the time he showered, ate something and we got there it would have been after 5. I didn't want to feel rushed. So he got pissed at ME for "changing" the plan.  He had a rough work week last week so I get that he needed to unwind, so I am not upset about that. I am very frustrated that he did not understand that this was not just another errand to run for me. 

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux.
Someone told me to start "roughing up my nipples if I was planning to breastfeed" this weekend while waiting in line at the grocery store.

[packerfan4life]

How far along are you? 23 weeks tomorrow

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? No idea

Any fun symptoms going on? I may have turned into a teenage boy. All I want to do is eat, sleep, and have sex (not necessarily in that order)

Any appointments this week? Not until March

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? We "registered" Sat. We have a 1.5 yo so we're not having a shower and don't need much but I wanted a goodie bag and discount coupons. We also bought a recliner that I'm super excited about! And got back DD's old nb-3 mo clothes that I had lent to friends. So nostalgic looking at her little baby things. And we have almost no nb clothes to dress this baby if it's a boy (which according to my dream the other night it may be)

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. Luckily I haven't had much.

[babyzebra]

21 weeks and some change

Pomegranate

Symptoms - currently have a virus so all pregnancy symptoms are being over run by that except for the acid reflux that is still going strong

Appointments - yes! I finally have my A/S this week!

Rants/Raves/Randoms - I think I need to do a better job prioritizing drinking enough fluids. The on call OB I saw last night kind of scolded me when I told her how much water I've been drinking each day. I will do better.

Unwanted pregnancy advice - I don't really get anything from other people, but I tell this to myself: "sleep when the baby sleeps." Seriously. The cleaning can wait. Use paper plates for a little while if you have to. Get help from other people. Just take care of yourself. It's what I've always struggled with and I need constant reminders.

[babyzebra]

Andrea I always think it's funny when people suggest roughening up your nipples, especially if it's from a stranger. Even if it was good advice, that's the type of thing you hear from your BFF or mom, not some random person.

[Andrea]

Feb 15, 2016 10:53:47 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

Andrea I always think it's funny when people suggest roughening up your nipples, especially if it's from a stranger. Even if it was good advice, that's the type of thing you hear from your BFF or mom, not some random person.

LOL, I know. I really like to keep my nipple discussions to the privacy of my inner circle. The poor 16 year old cashier checking people out turned a very deep shade of red. I really wonder what he went back to tell his friends. "YES! She told the pregnant lady to rough them up! Do you think she'll use a cheese grater?!?"

[GOmamab15]

How far along are you? 21w 4d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Constipation. Not fun. Super sore right nipple.

Any appointments this week? Yes, on the 18th with OB

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Day off work today is nice. DHs Grandmother is in the hospital she had a stroke, hopefully we'll go visit her today.
Also, last night I felt so horrible - I had all the symptoms and no fun, DH woke me up in the MOTN to ask if I wanted to fool around (no) & it took hours to fall back asleep.


GTKY: I need to write them down so I can remember them. Friends at work keep saying I'm so healthy cuz I have a salad for lunch most days & always take the stairs. I'm really not. One friend said I need to tell her whenever I eat candy so she knows I'm a "real" pregnant lady, I'm like please you should see how much ice cream I eat on a regular.

[woodengirl07]

Hello ladies!

How far along are you?
23w5d

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
Nothing really besides all the 'normal' stuff. Heartburn all of a sudden in the last week or so.

Any appointments this week?
Not until 3/2

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
Seems like June is far away and also will come fast. Lots to do between now and then!

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux.
One of my coworkers told me not to make her have pink stuff. I just nodded but pink had been my favorite color for 32 years so my daughter is for sure getting pink stuff. Sorry kiddo, you can change it when you get older.

[sandandsea]

How far along are you? 23 weeks

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Killer acid reflux

Any appointments this week? Thyroid on Wed and OB next Monday

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I need more weekends. I was super productive this weekend and DH was actually home for 3/4 of it (he only worked Sat AM) so that was nice. DS ran up behind him Sat night and said, "I love it when you're home!" I feel bad for DH because he hates working as much as he is now, but they have a project deadline approaching and of course everything is behind and if DH isn't there, the team doesn't get anything done.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. I'm not really getting much advice this time, but lots of questions about and to DS (is he okay, is he excited, how does he feel) and projecting feelings onto him (he's going to be jealous of all the attention baby gets, he's going to be a good helper, he's going to miss being the only). He's thrilled and super excited to help with the baby stuff and teach him everything, just leave him alone already!

[mymilkshake]

23 weeks 1 day

According to Ovia, baby George is about the size of a Barbie doll

Some days I feel lots of kicks and jabs and then it gets slower for a day or two. I always get nervous on those slow days! From my research, it says baby can get quieter every now and then during a growth spurt. I always feel better when the jabs start up again though. Anyone with any experience?

No appointments till early-mid March

No randoms today.

Luckily I haven't gotten any unsolicited advice recently. Hopefully it keeps up

[birdhut]

How far along are you? 21 weeks 5 days

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Just some headaches

Any appointments this week? I had my 20 week scan last Monday and all looks good we are a for sure on another girl too! Getting anxious to meet her!

[woodengirl07]

mymilkshake yes, same for me. She'll be super active one day and then quieter the next. My doc said they have lazy days just like anyone, plus it depends on what you're doing, what you ate, where the baby is positioned at that time, etc. I agree that it is less than comforting when she's having a quiet day!

[graciest719]

How far along are you? 23 weeks 5 days

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? No clue

Any fun symptoms? Raging, painful acid reflux

Any appointments this week? Nope!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I keep getting asked if DD is excited. Um...she's 11 months old. We are not really at that level of communication yet.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- "Your next one is going to be terrible since DD is so easy." STFU. That's the meanest thing to say. (Not really pregnancy advice, but what I hear most often)

[manybellsdown]

graciest719, whoa, that's one messed up statement to get all the time! It's like they want you to have a hard time/baby.

[manybellsdown]

Feb 15, 2016 12:24:38 GMT -5 sandandsea said:

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. I'm not really getting much advice this time, but lots of questions about and to DS (is he okay, is he excited, how does he feel) and projecting feelings onto him (he's going to be jealous of all the attention baby gets, he's going to be a good helper, he's going to miss being the only). He's thrilled and super excited to help with the baby stuff and teach him everything, just leave him alone already!

Ahh, yes, so much projection! I hadn't yet thought of these types of statements as projection, so thank you for that. I get so much "she's going to be the best big sister" and "she's in for a wake-up call on how much is going to change/how much attention she'll get" -- it's like, or, she could have a hard time being the "best" or a really easy time adjusting, and that's okay too!

[txmommy14]

How far along are you? 24 weeks 5 days

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? No idea!

Any fun symptoms going on? Back pain, feeling like I'm retaining water (my socks feel too tight, that sounds weird but it's true), and just in general starting to get uncomfortable. Nothing terrible though.

Any appointments this week? Nope, nothing until 3/3.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Nothing much-I also keep wavering between feeling like these 3.5 months will fly by and I need to make the most of the time before she arrives, and feeling impatient like "Ugh, I have to be pregnant for that much longer?" I try to remember how I felt after our loss or the year trying for this one surrounding that-I would have killed to be in the shoes I'm in now. So when I feel whiney and negative about pregnancy, I try to remember that, and am so thankful to be carrying this life and being this unique/amazing time of life!

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. I haven't had any advice this time around. Maybe a little of the, "Get ready, everything changes with two..." but even that has been mild. Thankfully!!

[sandandsea]

Feb 15, 2016 15:33:18 GMT -5 graciest719 said:

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- "Your next one is going to be terrible since DD is so easy." STFU. That's the meanest thing to say. (Not really pregnancy advice, but what I hear most often)

I get, "The second one will be so much easier since you won't have time to obsess over him like DS."    I am PRAYING that #2 is the opposite of DS when it comes to sleeping because DS is seriously the worst sleeper.  He's 4 and he is STILL the worst sleeper.  Trust me, we've tried everything.

[babyzebra]

Feb 15, 2016 15:33:18 GMT -5 graciest719 said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I keep getting asked if DD is excited. Um...she's 11 months old. We are not really at that level of communication yet.

Haha I can't imagine getting asked that question about an 11 month old! I still can't really answer that question about DS and he's 2. I guess I've technically told him that there's a baby in my belly and he's going to be brother, but he usually responds with "tacos" or "dog" or something totally unrelated while he's picking his nose. You should just start telling people that your 11 month old is extremely excited about getting a sibling. Maybe they would realize how ridiculous that question is then...but maybe not!

[bighair12]

How far along are you? 20w4d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Insomnia and back pain. I went for a walk tonight and now I am regretting it.

Any appointments this week? No not till march

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I have the worst racing mind right now.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round Duex. None yet. Thank goodness. I think right now I couldn't handle it.

[twobananas]

Feb 15, 2016 15:33:18 GMT -5 graciest719 said:

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- "Your next one is going to be terrible since DD is so easy." STFU. That's the meanest thing to say. (Not really pregnancy advice, but what I hear most often)

My first was easy, and my second was even easier! It's just their jealousy poking through, so try to ignore those comments! Although I totally get how annoying they are. 

[frecklesnbrains]

How far along are you? 24 weeks today, the famous "viability" checkpoint - even though it's an arbitrary milestone it feels important to me.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Eggplant, which is DH's least favorite vegetable. I love the stuff, in all its slimy glory!

Any fun symptoms going on? BH contractions when I exercise or have sex. I don't like them, even though they aren't painful. And my hands kept swelling up like CRAZY when I was hiking last week. Like little puffy balloons. Kicks are definitely getting stronger and more consistent, which I like.

Any appointments this week? Nope, next week.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I've never been one to complain or be self-conscious about my body, but pregnancy just makes me feel so extremely awkward. I wish I looked obviously pregnant and had a cute bump, but that just ain't happening. I've never been thin but I always had an hourglass figure and I just feel like I'm going through this never-ending phase of looking like I totally let myself go - all wide and lumpy in the middle. I'd assume no one would guess I'm pregnant based on the way I look.

GTKY: Most people still don't know I'm pregnant, so I haven't gotten much advice (wanted or unwanted).

[nitecheese]

How far along are you? 22w 2d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A nalgene water bottle

Any fun symptoms going on? - heartburn all the time. booooo.

Any appointments this week? Nope.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Is it bad that I'm already kind of over being pregnant? Today I just feel so tired and achy. I'm just blah.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. - Luckily I haven't gotten any. I'll be sure to report back if I do.

[shoogars]

How far along are you? 24 wk 5 days

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

Cantaloupe soon to be cauliflower

Any fun symptoms going on? Was spotting, had polyp removed, sciatic pain, heartburn

Any appointments this week? Today, had my glucose test. Fingers crossed.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Fighting a cold/cough right now. It sucks. I pee a little sometimes when I cough or sneeze. So that's fun.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. Haven't really gotten any this time. Maybe because I'm experienced, maybe because I have a resting bitch face ( to strangers) or maybe because I look fat not pregnant.

[manybellsdown]

Feb 16, 2016 11:09:22 GMT -5 shoogars said:

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. Haven't really gotten any this time. Maybe because I'm experienced, maybe because I have a resting bitch face ( to strangers) or maybe because I look fat not pregnant.

Ha, +1 on the stranger RBF. It totally helps in this instance.

[twobananas]

How far along are you? 21 weeks

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Getting super full after I eat a meal. Also, not pregnancy related, but there's a stomach bug that's been quickly making it's way through my family. I'm the last one to get it and it seems to only last about 12 - 24 hours, so I'm really hoping I feel better soon.

Any appointments this week? a week from today, can't wait!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Just ordered some larger maternity clothes on Gap today, cannot wait to have more than 1 shirt that's actually comfortable! Feeling the babies kick more frequently.. best feeling ever.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. I got the funniest email from someone yesterday (I purchased a used car seat from her), all about how she is planning to write a book about twins because she watched two kids close in age in a nanny share. It made me laugh, but I'm sure she's just trying to be nice. I'm too tired and sick right now to really care what people tell me

[nymama917]

How far along are you? 21w 2d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A baseball hat

Any fun symptoms going on? Lots of kicking. It's so different because with my first I had an anterior placenta so I didn't feel nearly as much. I'm enjoying it. My face still isn't clear yet and I have some heartburn and sciatic nerve issues but it's not unbearable.

Any appointments this week? Nothing

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? This LO kicks so much in the late evening/early night. When I did feel her sister it was always at that time and the kid was the world's worst sleeper until about a month and a half ago. I think I'm doomed. At least I don't require a lot of sleep to function.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. I'm not really getting any advice and I'm bummed. I love a good crazy person telling me how to parent every now and again

[Flair Underwood]

How far along are you? 23w + 2d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A chinchilla!

Any fun symptoms going on? BH when i have to pee and near constant nose whistle.

Any appointments this week? Next monday!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My entire body just feels soft and out of shape. My arms, my legs, my butt... It's so DIFFERENT from where I was a year ago (constant training runs, super high metabolism, making working out a priority). Somehow life has been CRAZY these past few months and I'm just so tired. I'd rather chill with DH and DD than workout and I hate my body for it.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux. Not pregnancy advice, just my sister telling me to "get ready" because boys are so much work and energy and noise and blah blah blah. Her boy is. Not all boys. My sister and I are night and day, and not all kids are like hers. So this is REALLY rubbing me the wrong way.

[Kevinmac]

How far along are you? 21 weeks

What are you? A baseball cap

Symptoms? A little emotional, dreams, a touch of heartburn

Appointments? Had one yesterday. Baby boy was moving all over again, I go in four weeks and then start going every two weeks. I also will get ultrasounds every four weeks starting in 6 weeks, so I should get to see him three or four more times.

Rants/raves: I am clueless when it comes to buying clothes. Should I just get onesies or will be be cold? I'm always cold and think he would be too in our house.

GTKY: no real advice, but I still can't stand the get your sleep now comment. Um, there's no way to store sleep!

[vivela]

How far along are you? 22+5

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A guinea pig

Any fun symptoms going on? One of my hips is killing me, so annoying. I'm also not able to eat that much in one sitting without getting really uncomfortable - which isn't to say I don't keep overeating and making myself really uncomfortable.

Any appointments this week? Nope, not until March.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Nothing in particular.

GTKY: Unwanted pregnancy advice- round deux.
I was talking with some coworkers who are parents about the stuff available for babies these days. They were scoffing pretty heavily at the whole idea of video monitors, "how ridiculous, why would you need that, etc." Um... Why not? You had audio monitors, this is just more convenient. There are certainly some silly things they tell you are "necessary" these days, but I don't really see why video monitors are so crazy.

[vivela]

Oh, the other thing that is making me crazy isn't so much advice. People keep asking if I can feel the baby, and I generally respond "I think so" and without fail, they always say "oh, you'll know!"
I haven't done this before, there are all sorts of unfamiliar things going on with my body. Yea, I think I know when the baby is moving, but sometimes it might be gas, and sometimes it is a muscle twitching, maybe I'm getting BH contractions, maybe it's wishful thinking, and so on. So no, I don't "know"