Weekly check-in: 2/22-2/28

[vivela]

How far along are you?
23+4


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


Any fun symptoms going on?
A little bit of reflux starting up. I'm also noticing that I'm waking up more often (at which point I inevitably have to pee) and having more trouble getting to sleep again. It is wearing me out! 


Any appointments this week?
Nothing until March


Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
The Ben and Jerry's flavor I wanted (Americone Dream) wasn't at the store, so I panicked and grabbed a chocolate hazelnut with a hazenut fudge core. Not that great. I still have Tonight Dough to comfort me. 


GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? I'm currently obsessed with Person of Interest. I'll admit, I started watching it on Netflix because I figured it would be mindless crap I could half ignore while I vegged on the couch and knit. It was pretty corny for awhile, but it got really good, really quickly. I'm genuinely into it, now. 

[packerfan4life]

How far along are you? 24 weeks

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Feels like I'm going to puke when I lay down at night. That's fun

Any appointments this week? Not until next week

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My 1.5 yo waking up multiple times per night and refusing to sleep unless someone is in the room with her is going to be the death of me. Especially now that being awake and laying down makes me feel like vomiting and that's usually when LO #2 chooses to have a dance party. I was trying to not drink Diet Coke but I'd be a zombie b*tch without it

GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? We're currently watching House on Netflix. Just finished the walking dead (at least all that netflix had). The only real TV shows I watch are Grey's and Once Upon a Time

[nitecheese]

Feb 22, 2016 20:17:44 GMT -5 shoogars said:

 As well as octanauts

My lyfe. DS calls it "papa doot doot", because Barnacles reminds him of his Papa and "doot doot" is how he sings along to the theme song. 

There are currently no fewer than four Gups in my living room. 

[Kevinmac]

How far along are you? 22 weeks

What are you? A box of macaroni and cheese!

Symptoms? A little acid reflux

Appointments? Not this week

Rants/raves: I found a skip-hop pronto changing station at TJ Maxx for $10 on Sunday. I was hoping to find a playmat, but the one hey had was not a deal at all.

GTKY: I was too much TV. Together we love Top Chef, Survivor, Modern Family, Scandal, Bachelor (yes, even DH watches), American Idol, Restaurant Startup, Party Down South, Housewives, and we are really into the OJ series right now.

I watch Teen Mom, Days of Our Lives a couple times a week and Downton Abbey (although I'm a season behind).

See, I told you. Too much TV. DH continues to work even after he is done working, so this is something we can do together while he works.

[bgkc4]

How far along are you? 24w, 4d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Major acid reflux and heartburn.

Any appointments this week? Went to the OB yesterday. It was a mostly uneventful appointment. I possibly have a hernia. I'm wearing a belly band to prevent the pain. I have to get my glucose test sometime in the next 3 weeks. Next appointment is in late March. After that there will be appointments every two weeks.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I can't believe I'll be a mom sometime in the next 12-17 weeks. We're in the home stretch ladies!

GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? I'm pretty much a TV addict. The Blacklist, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Chicago Fire/Med/PD, all of those house hunting and repair shows on HGTV, Being Mary Jane.

[twobananas]

How far along are you? 22 weeks

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? 2 boxes of Kraft mac and cheese! yum, that sounds really good right now.

Any fun symptoms going on? Overall feeling pretty good, just aches and pains if I over do it.

Any appointments this week? Just had one with my OB! All is good and babies are measuring right on track. Plus he confirmed boy/girl still so that's good!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm in the easy, slow part of the pregnancy. I'm trying to enjoy this but I can't wait to get to the later weeks when it gets more exciting but really... I should enjoy this calm before the storm!

GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? My husband and I are watching reruns of Amazing Race. We don't get much time but we try to sit down at least once a week, usually while we fold laundry (we live a glamorous life!). I love throwing on top chef when I want some background noise. I was excited to start watching Jane the Virgin but they don't have full seasons on Hulu.

[2dogs2kids]

How far along are you? 22 weeks

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Heartburn and back pain. I had both of these with DS from the beginning and they were much worse, so I actually feel fortunate that this is the first sign of either.

Any appointments this week? This morning I went for a recheck. Everything still looks good so dr thinks the cramping is due to muscles stretching. She said its most common in 2nd pregnancies.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm eating a turkey, bacon avocado panini that is amazing!

GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? I'm not a big TV person. I like Big Bang Theory and Scorpion.

[birdhut]

Finally checking in. This month has been a mess! I know I've mentioned the stomach bug that passed through then DH got shingles then he started running 103 fevers and so did DD so took them both in and found out DH has (at the time) influenza A and B on top of shingles. Caught too late for medicine. Oh and yes he had his shot! DD tested positive for B and thankfully caught early enough for medicine. Last Wednesday was super scary and I broke down. No family close by. DH was half there and I couldn't understand him and I was having trouble getting DDs temp down. Then I got B on Saturday and am starting to come out of it. I would not wish it on anyone!! Anyway... I'm checking back in. Sorry for the long story!!

I am 23 weeks a bunch of grapes

No new symptoms
No appointments and my long story should cover random thoughts and rants

We watch way too many series but a couple new ones that we've really liked are blindspot and 2nd chance. I also just got into grandfathered which I watch during naps.

[manybellsdown]

So, so late, but had to answer the TV question.

24 weeks this week, PUFFIN!

Any fun symptoms going on? Hunger, pee, bigness

Any appointments this week? Easy 24w doppler and fundal height check. All on par.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Time has slowed wayyyyy doooowwwwnnnnnnn. H, on the other hand, is starting to freak out about what we need to buy/do/etc. I'm like, do you know how easy it is for me to click purchase on amazon.

GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? H and I currently watch together: The Magicians (!) -- good even though I loved the books and it's different, Top Chef, Blacklist, Mr Robot, The Americans. We will die from happiness when there is more Sherlock.

On my own, though, tivo works overtime to catch Pretty Little Liars (some shame), Downton Abbey, Younger, Chicago Med, The Good Wife, Nashville, Grey's Anatomy (I had stopped watching this for years but binge watched on maternity leave and now annoyingly have to keep watching), Elementary, Poldark. On streaming things, I watch Last Week Tonight, Master of None, Orange Is the New Black, Kimmy Schmidt, Grace and Frankie, and old seasons of old shows I loved. I had to stop watching Game of Thrones last season. I seriously would have italicized all those titles but mobile. Ugh, too much TV.

[csat]

How far along are you? 26 weeks Saturday (?)

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Acid reflux, heartburn? I'm not sure the difference, it's not that bad yet but I remember it getting pretty bad with DS.

Any appointments this week? No, not for awhile now!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Someone else mentioned being bitchy, I'll join that group, mainly due to being jealous of DH, wishing he could be the pregnant one this time around. He tries to make me feel better by reminding me it's only 3 more months now but at that point all of the hard work really starts and completely aside from what we will both be dealing with caring for an infant, I won't feel back to my normal self for at least 5-6 months post partum (if anything like after DS e.g. Body, hormones etc). I don't hold it against him obviously but I get easily annoyed in general when I start thinking about these things.

GTKY: What series are you watching/really into? DH and I are watching Billions right now, I like it. Recently we finished both seasons of Fargo, I really liked that as well. Also watching the American crime story OJ Simpson series which is pretty good.

[bgkc4]

manybellsdown In addition to the shows I listed in my prior post, I too watch Pretty Little Liars, Nashville and The Good Wife! Watching TV is seriously my hobby. It relaxes me. I don't know what I would do without DVR.

[manybellsdown]

Feb 25, 2016 22:37:50 GMT -5 bgkc4 said:

manybellsdown In addition to the shows I listed in my prior post, I too watch Pretty Little Liars, Nashville and The Good Wife! Watching TV is seriously my hobby. It relaxes me. I don't know what I would do without DVR.

Yes! I used to think it was terrible as a hobby, but the hour or two of TV I watch after getting the baby to bed is seriously relaxing and necessary. Also some shows make you think, especially PLL.

[titania]

birdhut, Oh my that sounds so awful!!!! You guys have been through so much! I am so happy to hear you are starting to come out of it. Sending your family tons of healing vibes!!

[bgkc4]

birdhut I'm hoping all three of you are on the mend soon. I'm seriously afraid of catching the flu. I got a flu shot, but a lot of people are getting it this year despite having gotten vaccinated, because there's a different strain going around. I feel like every day someone else I know has it. But it really sucks for your whole family to be sick. I know it's easier said than done, but hang in there.

[birdhut]

Thank you! We are finally coming around and feeling normal again. Hoping to stay healthy now!! Hopefully you manage to stay away from the germs.

[GOmamab15]

Feb 23, 2016 12:42:52 GMT -5 bgkc4 said:

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I can't believe I'll be a mom sometime in the next 12-17 weeks. We're in the home stretch ladies!

What? 12-17 weeks!? *checking your math* ....how is it so soon already? Putting it in weeks makes it soooo soon and so real!!

[cattuccino]

manybellsdown legit lol at "do you know how easy it is for me to click buy on Amazon".
I like your style