Weekly Check-in (week of 3/7)

[LadyNymeria]

How many weeks?

EDD?

Next Appointment?

Symptoms/how are you feeling?

Rants/Raves?

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring?

[LadyNymeria]

How many weeks? 13w5d

EDD? 9/7

Next Appointment? Monthly check-up on 3/24

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Pretty tired again. Although I got out and walked a couple miles each day over the weekend and it's been a while since I've done that so I imagine that's to blame.

Rants/Raves? Woke up really early this morning and couldn't fall asleep so that's not helping the increased fatigue at all.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? More walks outside. It feels good when I can get in the habit of a mile or 2 each night, but it's been too cold (even though it hasn't been a bad winter). Looking forward to the nice walking weather we should get in the Spring.

[danielle]

How many weeks? 12w2d

EDD? 9/17

Next Appointment? 3/18

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Still a lot of vomiting. I'm so ready for this part to be over.

Rants/Raves? I had to pull over several times on the way to work to throw up. Not the way I wanted to start the week.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? I'm hoping that I start feeling better and we can spend some more time outside.

[hurricanerek]

danielle, I hope the sickness starts to ease up this week. Maybe the warmer weather will help?

How many weeks?
13 weeks

EDD?
9/12

Next Appointment?
3/23

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
I've been having unbearable back pain over the weekend. It has been a bit harder to function because of it. I'm pretty sure I have a back support band from last pregnancy, so it's probably time to dig that out. I feel like it's happening a lot sooner this time around.

Rants/Raves?
It's supposed to be in the 70s this week! In Pennsylvania!

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring?
I can't wait to start running again. Midwife said that as long as I ease into it slowly and listen to my body, there's no reason why I shouldn't be able to go on a few runs a week. I know I will feel better about my weight gain if I do.

[singingsea]

How many weeks? 14w 3d.

EDD? Sept. 2nd

Next Appointment? Friday.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Pretty good. I'm pretty symptomless minus RLP and sore boobs. Having the doppler helps.

Rants/Raves? So my snoogle pillow is totally uncomfortable. Boo. I'm going to give it another shot once I get bigger.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Getting DS outside. We're going insane.

[lexisophie55]

How many weeks? 12 weeks

EDD? Sept 17

Next Appointment? March 15th

Symptoms/how are you feeling? I don't feel too bad anymore. I love 2nd and 3rd Tri!

Rants/Raves? I'm starting to look pregnant (only to myself) and I'm afraid I won't make it another month without telling DH is working out of town 5 hours away for 10 days. I hate it. DS2 has an ear infection. Thank goodness for warm weather and noly filling the wood stove once a day.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Plowing, Shed hunting, yard work, being outside. I guess being outside sums it all up. ha!

[getzystark]

How many weeks? 13+0 SECOND TRIMESTER WHAT WHAT!!!!

EDD? 9/12

Next Appointment? 3/17 OB, 3/26 SEX DETERMINATION ULTRASOUND!!!!!

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Peachy. Fatigue is letting up which is the tits. Although I did go to bed last night at 9...soooo it's still there. But I made it to 11pm Saturday night (with the help of a 1pm nap). I've gotta figure out how to nap at work.

Rants/Raves? I'm getting anxious about childcare. I know it's early, I just want to get it figured out. My MIL and my mom can watch only on Fridays. It would be SUPER helpful if my mom could do it on another day, but it's not looking good. That leaves us with 2 days in daycare which isn't horrible, but I think I could have gotten my BFF to watch the baby one of the days for some extra cash. Asking for 2 seems like a lot, since she'll be in school next fall. I'll have to broach the subject again.

Also, I cried about the stroller we bought a week ago. I'm pissed it requires a $60 adapter for the car seat we want and I'm not convinced I'll actually like it. I'm considering just getting a used BOB for the same price, but that will require a car seat adapter too. I might make a stroller poll because I'm insane.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? WARMER WEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would say drinking a beer on the patio buuuuut...

[getzystark]

Mar 7, 2016 11:45:55 GMT -5 hurricanerek said:

danielle , I hope the sickness starts to ease up this week. Maybe the warmer weather will help?

How many weeks?
13 weeks

EDD?
9/12

Next Appointment?
3/23

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
I've been having unbearable back pain over the weekend. It has been a bit harder to function because of it. I'm pretty sure I have a back support band from last pregnancy, so it's probably time to dig that out. I feel like it's happening a lot sooner this time around.

Rants/Raves?
It's supposed to be in the 70s this week! In Pennsylvania!

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring?
I can't wait to start running again. Midwife said that as long as I ease into it slowly and listen to my body, there's no reason why I shouldn't be able to go on a few runs a week. I know I will feel better about my weight gain if I do.

Can you do yoga/stretching? I realized the muscles that line my spine are wicked tight. I have chronic back issues and stretching those muscles has helped a bunch.



Like this ^^ It doesn't look like much, but I sit on my ass all day at a computer and my everything is tight.

[f14mama]

getzystark, just curious, but what are your concerns about daycare? I had a mini (not so mini) meltdown while I was pregnant with DS1 that we had moved across the country for help with childcare as MIL was devastated we lived across the country, wanted to help, etc. Then when I was 5 months pregnant, she decided to go back to being a flight attendant.... 
I was bummed that we would have to move DS from 2 or 3 days in daycare to a full 5 days, but now I'm very happy for that stability. Plus, DS loves daycare and  has so many friends and learns so much, I am personally happier having him there than with my nutcase of a MIL. 


How many weeks?
13 + 1


EDD?
9/11


Next Appointment?
End of the month-ish


Symptoms/how are you feeling?
Nausea is on and off, exhausted


Rants/Raves?
My family and my in laws are all the worst people on the planet, all I want is one normal parent between DH and I. They make our lives miserable. 


QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Getting outside with DS!

[Daikoku]

LadyNymeria, I'm wondering if waking a lot at night is a pregnancy thing. I wake a lot at night and early each morning... way before my alarm and can't go back to sleep.

danielle, Oh boy! I hope that vomiting gets better soon. I can't remember... are you able to take something for MS?

How many weeks? 11+1

EDD: 9/25

Next Appointment: 3/15

Symptoms? Well..... the past 6 days or so have been rough. The nausea and heaves have been waking me up at night, I'm never hungry, and I had pretty severe, uh, digestive issues. I went to my appointment on Friday and they were concerned about my weight loss and dehydration. I finally gave in to diclegis and it's been wonderful! Not 100%, but so much better! Other than that, boobs still hurt and exhaustion is getting a lot better.

R/R: I hope I can get back to the gym soon now that I'm getting a bit of my energy back and the meds are helping the nausea.

QOTW: I can't wait to start working in the garden. I've already got seeds started indoors, but I get to start planting outdoors next week. I am really looking forward to it!

[fem]

How many weeks? 10+5

EDD? 9/28

Next Appointment? 4/7

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Still pretty nauseous and tons of food aversions. I just smashed some pineapple though and it was delicious.

Rants/Raves? It's above 60 today!

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Warm weather and taking DD to the park.

[pismoduo]

How many weeks: 12w2d
EDD: 9/17

Next appointment: 3/16, regular OB appointment

Symptoms/how are you feeling: Nausea seems to be dying down a little. Still flares up from time to time, but has really been much less intense for the last week. Hopefully it stays that way. My pants are finally starting to feel tight, particularly in the afternoons, so I may have to go pick up a belly band soon. Food aversions continue, but it's not terribly bad. So far the only thing that consistently gets a firm no is eggs.

Rants/Raves: It was 65 on Saturday, and 35 when I went to my car this morning. :\

QOTW: Definitely being able to take the dogs to the park more often. During the winter that place is a total bog, and not only do they get wet, I get wet and then the car gets covered in mud when we leave AND I have to bathe them because they reek. Once it starts to dry out a bit we should be able to go down there more often without getting covered in mud.

[LadyNymeria]

Mar 7, 2016 13:03:10 GMT -5 Daikoku said:

LadyNymeria , I'm wondering if waking a lot at night is a pregnancy thing. I wake a lot at night and early each morning... way before my alarm and can't go back to sleep.

-snip-

I believe it is. I've definitely heard people mention pregnancy insomnia before, and depending on the person I think it can make it tough to fall asleep and/or tough to stay asleep.

Hopefully it's not getting bad for us this early.

[cassey910]

How many weeks? 14w 1d
EDD? 9/4
Next Appointment? Friday, March 11th!
Symptoms/how are you feeling? Still tired and still recovering from a cold. I still get nauseous sometimes but not as much. Also been having some round ligament pain.
Rants/Raves? Why does my belly already feel so tight and uncomfortable at night. I don't remember it starting this early with DS. I also haven't been sleeping good.
QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Being outside more, being more active, and getting some sun!

[hurricanerek]

Mar 7, 2016 12:22:59 GMT -5 getzystark said:

Mar 7, 2016 11:45:55 GMT -5 hurricanerek said:

danielle , I hope the sickness starts to ease up this week. Maybe the warmer weather will help?

How many weeks?
13 weeks

EDD?
9/12

Next Appointment?
3/23

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
I've been having unbearable back pain over the weekend. It has been a bit harder to function because of it. I'm pretty sure I have a back support band from last pregnancy, so it's probably time to dig that out. I feel like it's happening a lot sooner this time around.

Rants/Raves?
It's supposed to be in the 70s this week! In Pennsylvania!

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring?
I can't wait to start running again. Midwife said that as long as I ease into it slowly and listen to my body, there's no reason why I shouldn't be able to go on a few runs a week. I know I will feel better about my weight gain if I do.

Can you do yoga/stretching? I realized the muscles that line my spine are wicked tight. I have chronic back issues and stretching those muscles has helped a bunch.



Like this ^^ It doesn't look like much, but I sit on my ass all day at a computer and my everything is tight.

This is a really good idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

[cbowl]

singingsea I hated the snoogle - i felt like I had to wrestle it around whenever I changed positions. I much prefer a long body pillow

getzystark what kind of stroller did you get? it's really freaking annoying that most of them require $$ car seat adapters

[cbowl]

How many weeks? 11 weeks. For some reason my glow nurture app has me 2 days more pregnant than my ovia app - anyone else?

EDD? 9/24

Next Appointment? Wednesday for the NT scan

Symptoms/how are you feeling? I've been feeling a bit better - knock on wood. Some nausea here and there but nothin compared to weeks 7-9

Rants/Raves? Anxiety for my NT scan has kicked in. Because of a few really bad experiences with ultrasounds in the past I am just so scared every time I have one that there will not be a heartbeat.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Park with my little one!

[danielle]

Daikoku I'm taking diclegis at night and Zofran during the day.

[pismoduo]

Mar 7, 2016 13:52:18 GMT -5 hurricanerek said:

Mar 7, 2016 12:22:59 GMT -5 getzystark said:

Can you do yoga/stretching? I realized the muscles that line my spine are wicked tight. I have chronic back issues and stretching those muscles has helped a bunch.



Like this ^^ It doesn't look like much, but I sit on my ass all day at a computer and my everything is tight.

This is a really good idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

On a similar note, anyone have recommendations for a good prenatal yoga app or website or program type thing?

[rufus426]

How many weeks? 14

EDD? 9/5/16

Next Appointment? Friday check in with the midwife

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Heartburn sucks. Also waking up super early on the weekends

Rants/Raves? Last night my brother told us that he got his ex girlfriend pregnant. He acts like a baby so I am a little scared of the idea of him as a father. I guess his ex is going to move in with him so I'm trying to be happy for them, but they have had a strange, bumpy relationship.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Warm weather! It being light outside until the evening!

[Deleted]

How many weeks? 10+4

EDD? 09/30

Next Appointment? Midwives intake appt tomorrow at 2pm.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Tired but starting to feel better. The nausea was at a minimum all weekend.

Rants/Raves?

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Being able to take DS outside to play for longer than 10 minutes.

[merryrissmas]

How many weeks? 10+3

EDD? 9/30

Next Appointment? 3/14, first appt. Hoping to hear h/b & schedule genetic screening test(s).

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Pretty OK, though I have been feeling really gross and nauseated around 4 or 5 every day until I eat dinner.

Rants/Raves? Could not stop eating all the things this weekend so I'm feeling bloated and fat AF.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring?  Warmer weather, for sure. Looking pregnant instead of flabby. Grilling out, and summer foods in general, haha.

[merryrissmas]

cassey910,+1 on the tight, uncomfortable belly at night. It's sucky!

[Daikoku]

cbowl, I actually look at 3 different apps and they all tell me different days. I just have to remember which one is correct.

danielle, Oh my. How do you do it? I'm really hoping this doesn't last much longer for you! Is there no other help for women in your situation?

[getzystark]

Mar 7, 2016 13:54:08 GMT -5 cbowl said:

singingsea I hated the snoogle - i felt like I had to wrestle it around whenever I changed positions. I much prefer a long body pillow

getzystark what kind of stroller did you get? it's really freaking annoying that most of them require $$ car seat adapters

DUDE. Like so fucking annoying. The one for the Chicco Key Fit is $60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOOPID.

It's the Baby Jogger City Mini GT. I looked at BOBs but they are heavy and harder to open/close, plus, I aint joggin'.

I also looked at the Graco Air3, Bravo and active or something like that, and they all seemed awesome. So it's really just a crap shoot.

[getzystark]

f14mama, I actually think daycare is the shit. They have an understanding of other people being around, get used to more routine, exposed to germs (immune system building is a good thing) and I could go on and on.

The biggest thing is that it's all just up in the air. Would I want basically free or discounted childcare? HELL YES! Is daycare bad? Nope. I'd just prefer for freeeee if I can get it.

I have a feeling we're going to end up with 2 days a week which is just fine with me. My H does shift work so he'll be off for 2 days during the week. Him working weekends isn't an option for us. I'd rather he was home and we pay for daycare.

[thekatezombie]

How many weeks? 13+4

EDD? 9/8

Next Appointment? 3/15

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Tired and sick still. Now I also want to eat everything in sight.

Rants/Raves? Meh? I'm cranky about everything. Ain't nobody got time for the amount of ranting I'd be doing.

QOTW: What are you looking forward to as we creep towards Spring? Farmers markets! Planting my seeds I've started! Maybe not having constant rain!

[pismoduo]

Mar 7, 2016 17:08:36 GMT -5 getzystark said:

f14mama , I actually think daycare is the shit. They have an understanding of other people being around, get used to more routine, exposed to germs (immune system building is a good thing) and I could go on and on.

The biggest thing is that it's all just up in the air. Would I want basically free or discounted childcare? HELL YES! Is daycare bad? Nope. I'd just prefer for freeeee if I can get it.

I have a feeling we're going to end up with 2 days a week which is just fine with me. My H does shift work so he'll be off for 2 days during the week. Him working weekends isn't an option for us. I'd rather he was home and we pay for daycare.

Totally with you. Even if we had family members who would agree to watch our kid for the whole week, I'd probably still try to get 1 or 2 days at a daycare or early head start facility. Especially for a first child. Younger sibs get some of the same experience just from having an older sib.

[LadyNymeria]

Mar 7, 2016 17:47:41 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

Mar 7, 2016 17:08:36 GMT -5 getzystark said:

f14mama , I actually think daycare is the shit. They have an understanding of other people being around, get used to more routine, exposed to germs (immune system building is a good thing) and I could go on and on.

The biggest thing is that it's all just up in the air. Would I want basically free or discounted childcare? HELL YES! Is daycare bad? Nope. I'd just prefer for freeeee if I can get it.

I have a feeling we're going to end up with 2 days a week which is just fine with me. My H does shift work so he'll be off for 2 days during the week. Him working weekends isn't an option for us. I'd rather he was home and we pay for daycare.

Totally with you. Even if we had family members who would agree to watch our kid for the whole week, I'd probably still try to get 1 or 2 days at a daycare or early head start facility. Especially for a first child. Younger sibs get some of the same experience just from having an older sib.

Also agreed. We're hoping to have family help watch baby through the winter, then once we get to March/April or so have family do part-time and do daycare part-time. I'd love to avoid full-time day care due to the costs, but I agree the exposure to other babies, people, germs, etc is good for the kid.

[cbowl]

Mar 7, 2016 17:05:30 GMT -5 getzystark said:

Mar 7, 2016 13:54:08 GMT -5 cbowl said:

singingsea I hated the snoogle - i felt like I had to wrestle it around whenever I changed positions. I much prefer a long body pillow

getzystark what kind of stroller did you get? it's really freaking annoying that most of them require $$ car seat adapters

DUDE. Like so fucking annoying. The one for the Chicco Key Fit is $60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOOPID.

It's the Baby Jogger City Mini GT. I looked at BOBs but they are heavy and harder to open/close, plus, I aint joggin'.

I also looked at the Graco Air3, Bravo and active or something like that, and they all seemed awesome. So it's really just a crap shoot.

I have a Baby Jogger City Versa (they don't make it anymore) and my adapter was $60 as well!  So annoying.  But Baby Jogger strollers are awesome and I've heard great things about the GT if that helps at all!  BOBs seem super intense to me.  Baby Joggers open and close SOOO easily!