Weekly Check In / Ticker Change - April 3 - April 9

[sweetmelissa5]

How many weeks are you? 8

What is your baby the size of? a peanut m&m

What symptoms are you having? nausea, vomiting (nothing is staying down), food aversions

Do you have any appointments this week? first appointment is on Wednesday!

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I am so hungry all the time, but I vomit every time I eat, so I'm weighing my desire for food against my desire to not throw up, and I end up not eating very much most days. I've had this issue to some extent in previous pregnancies, but this is the worst it's ever been.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) Reading is my only real hobby these days. I read my Nook while I ride my exercise bike, so I get a fair amount of reading in every day.

[ClassyMrsA]

How many weeks are you? 9

What is your baby the size of? Pecan/some tiny blue butterfly

What symptoms are you having? Tired, queasy with random morning throwing up, nipple hurt making nursing unpleasant

Do you have any appointments this week? No

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm glad I'm not as anxious this time, but I still hate 1st tri and want it to be over already. I hate feeling so icky and tired. I have a very energetic toddler to take care of and I'm over feeling like I can't take care of her properly.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) Mostly I read. But I also like to bake, do art stuff like draw and paint, and garden.

[cookswithwine9]

How many weeks are you? 7 weeks 1 day

What is your baby the size of? Raspberry

What symptoms are you having? Exhaustion, nausea, sore boobs

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope, next week

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm so grateful to be pregnant but this 1st tri is rough! I don't want to wish away my pregnancy but looking forward to that magical 2nd tri women talk about.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) My only hobby is reading. I love mostly urban fantasy: vampires, werewolves, witches, etc. I also loved the Outlander series. I haven't been able to find something that compares ever since I read it...

[nuggetrn]

danib what are your plans for a garden this year?

[nuggetrn]

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks 6 days!!

What is your baby the size of? A chocolate chip

What symptoms are you having? I am starting to get some nausea. I am getting to the point where I would kind of like to just vomit and get it over with... But I also don't want to start that either.

Do you have any appointments this week? No appts! But getting close. 4/12 is my intake

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I have been spending way too much time browsing baby things. I need to stop.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) I need to start reading again. Now that it is summer we'll get to ride our bikes again and go kayaking! I am excited to do those things now that it is getting warm.

[hangry]

How many weeks are you? 9 weeks tomorrow

What is your baby the size of? Small Lego today

What symptoms are you having? Exhaustion, still some nausea

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I had someone outright ask me today if I was pregnant. Normally I am appalled by this sort of thing but this friend is sweet and wasn't annoying about it. I kind of avoided the question and she just kept talking. I just didn't feel ready to share with this girl yet so thankfully it blew over easily.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start). Now, probably reading. I had always been a runner, but haven't been as into it since DS. I do need a new hobby but I'm not creative and don't have a desire to try to be creative, it just stresses me out.

[goldenlove3]

How many weeks are you? 8w5d

What is your baby the size of? Raspberry or Jellybean

What symptoms are you having? More of the same. Nausea, food aversions and always sleepy but sleeping like crap.

Do you have any appointments this week? I was released from my RE on Friday. I have my nurse intake at the OB office this afternoon.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? We finally asked what the sex of the baby is and it's a BOY. We are super excited! We're keeping it to ourselves right now which is sometimes hard but fun. MIL thinks it's a girl based on HB and is asking me to find out what side the placenta is. I told her I don't believe that stuff. H said if she starts buying us girl clothes, we're going to have to tell her haha.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start): I wish I had more hobbies. I taught myself how to crochet last year and made a few scarves. My next project is going to be a baby blanket.

[cookswithwine9]

Wow goldenlove3! That's awesome you know the sex already! Crazy how you can find out so early, science can be pretty cool

[sophiegrace]

Congrats on finding out its a little boy goldenlove3, how exciting!!

[sophiegrace]

How many weeks are you? 8+6

What is your baby the size of? Grape tomorrow

What symptoms are you having? MS, food aversions, tired all the time, and I get really emotional at the strangest times.

Do you have any appts this week? Nope

R/R/R? Nothing right now.

QOTW - my H and I have been so busy with work the past 4 years that we've lost touch with our hobbies. I have always wanted to start kayaking. There are lots of waterways and the bay/ocean around here, but perhaps this isn't the time to start...

[shedreamsincolor]

How many weeks are you? 7 weeks

What is your baby the size of? Blueberry

What symptoms are you having? Same as last week- mild nausea, peeing a lot, heartburn, exhaustion

Do you have any appointments this week? 8 week ultrasound is on Wednesday. I feel like that will be a big milestone for me, anxiety wise. Not that things can't go wrong after that, but a good ultrasound there will give me some peace of mind at least temporarily.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I think this is probably true of all second pregnancies, but it's irritating to me how my family seems to not be as excited this time around. Not sure if it's because it's PgAL or what but we told our families 2 weeks ago and it has been like radio silence. It's just odd.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) Oohhh. Good question. I'm at heart an 85 year old woman in a 30 year olds body so I love to cross stitch. I make Christmas stockings for my children and godchildren (2 done so far and one in the works). They take forever to do but it's totally worth it! After this pregnancy I would really like to take up some new form of exercise I haven't tried- maybe Barre or something along those lines?

[cheshie6]

cookswithwine9, I couldn't get into the Outlander series! I love the premise and her stories are good, there are just too detailed where for me it detracted from the story.
danib, DH went back to work last week and I'm struggling. I can't cook for myself, it makes me nauseous but I've only 3 more weeks before he gets home! You'll make it.
@litera, My doctor was similar. He introduced me to all the other doctor's, midwives, a doula in the practice because their building is attached to the hospital, so the doctor on call may deliver if my doctor is out of town or can't get to the hospital in time. (Common in New England winters) I found it comforting!
goldenlove3, Yay for the boy. Did you want to find out or did you cave to the knowing someone knew? I hope your MIL doesn't start shopping for stuff but I do believe most baby shops have a great return policy.

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks (+3)

What is your baby the size of? Maine Blueberry, Pop-it firecracker

What symptoms are you having? Morning sickness, gas, lots of burps, cotton mouth with a sour tang to it. My sense of smell is ridiculous!?!

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope next week though!

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I feel like my stomach is the size of a plum! If I eat too much, I'm nauseous! If I don't eat enough, I'm nauseous! If I have to burp I'm dry-heaving!?! I love that I'm pregnant I don't love feeling like I'm going to be sick every other minute.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) I'm a knitter and crocheter. I'm currently working on socks for Dh though once I get passed 1st Tri, I may put his socks on hold to start making baby things! I'm hoping for cute hats for pictures and warmth as well as sweaters, booties, a few blankets, etc!

[shedreamsincolor]

goldenlove3- a little boy! How exciting!

[cookswithwine9]

cheshie6 I know what you mean on the detailed part... Like do I really need to know what color and shape this blade of grass is? It took me awhile to get use to her writing style. But once I did, I couldn't put them down.

[ashleysyn]

How many weeks are you? 6w 6d

What is your baby the size of? Blueberry

What symptoms are you having? Eating exhausts me, yet I'm always starving

Do you have any appointments this week? None that I am aware of. My clinic is doing a shitty job booking my ultrasounds, especially considering they wanted me to have one done at 6 weeks. I've never had one prior to 20 weeks though so I am not too worried about it.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? My IPs' friends and families know about me but they don't know that the transfer has happened yet. They're announcing next weekend (when they actually think we fly out for the transfer) and I am SO excited for them.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) In the summer I golf, otherwise I like crafts and painting but I don't do near as much as I would like.

[nuggetrn]

hangry glad the girl didn't push any harder!

goldenlove3 How exciting to know the sex already!! Lol at your MIL.

danib ugh to weed infestations. I had never heard of goutweed. I assume it is a regional issue? I am going to do some tomatoes in pots this year but I think that will be it. We have so much more to deal with landscaping wise this year and I just don't think I'll have the time. Which makes me sad. I am going to live vicariously through other people's gardens.

sophiegrace DH and I have kayaks... I am really hoping we will still get to enjoy them a lot this summer.

[sophiegrace]

I found a place that does summer rentals nuggetrn so maybe I'll do that this year and we'll go from there. I'm slightly terrified of water I can see through so it in all honesty might be the worst experience of my life even though I have it built up as such a fun time in my head.

[dashook]

sweetmelissa5, I'm sorry you're having such a tough time with eating. It sounds miserable
hangry, I used to run a lot before I had DS also. Sometimes I think about getting back into it, but it's just not the same anymore.
goldenlove3, squeeeee a baby boy!!!!
ashleysyn, I have a really ignorant question and apologize in advance, but--what does "IP" stand for?

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks 4 days

What is your baby the size of? blueberry! Not sure if I should feel weird about having these for breakfast lol

What symptoms are you having? on and off nausea (though no throwing up thankfully); peeing constantly; sore nips (especially when DS latches ::shudder:; white discharge; random food aversions

Do you have any appointments this week? yes!! My first ultrasound is on Thursday and I am so excited and super-nervous too. I'm like you, shedreamsincolor, where if things go well it will help my anxiety a lot even though I know it isn't a guarantee that nothing can possibly go wrong afterwards.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? We told our parents yesterday (and DH's siblings too because they were over at his parents' house when we went there so couldn't avoid it) and everyone was really excited. It made me even more excited too

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) Is TCF a hobby? Because I spend an awful lot of time on here when I'm not working haha. I also like to cook and bake (though I don't get to do it nearly enough anymore with a wild toddler around), and I like to do some crafty stuff, though again, time is an issue. I handmade a lot of things for DS when I was pregnant with him (nursery paintings, a mobile, a latch-hook wall hanging, and more), and I would like to make at least one thing for this baby too. Thinking another latch-hook would be fun.

[goldenlove3]

Thanks everyone!!

cheshie6 we wanted to find out but wanted to wait until we were a little further along. We could have found out before we even did the transfer but I said no.

[ashleysyn]

@dashook IP=Intended Parent

I'm cool with any and all questions!

[sophiegrace]

Apr 4, 2016 11:09:15 GMT -5 ashleysyn said:

@dashook IP=Intended Parent

I'm cool with any and all questions!

Ohhhhhhhh! That makes so much more sense than all the combos I was making up in my head haha.

[dashook]

Apr 4, 2016 11:09:15 GMT -5 ashleysyn said:

@dashook IP=Intended Parent

I'm cool with any and all questions!

Thank you! Like I obviously knew you were referring to the couple that you're acting as surrogate for, just couldn't figure out the acronym. I'm sure it will be so wonderful for them to announce the news!

[buckyb]

Apr 4, 2016 9:04:08 GMT -5 cookswithwine9 said:

cheshie6 I know what you mean on the detailed part... Like do I really need to know what color and shape this blade of grass is? It took me awhile to get use to her writing style. But once I did, I couldn't put them down.

I'm a quarter of the way through book 1. You are giving me hope I will learn to love her style and continue with the series.

[buckyb]

Congrats goldenlove3!

[buckyb]

Late to the party this week...

How many weeks are you? 6 weeks

What is your baby the size of? Snap Firecracker

What symptoms are you having? Gassy and tired

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I hate being so gassy all the time. I gave myself a stomachache today because I was holding it in.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) Add me to the reader club. I got a kindle for Christmas and I finally am back to reading regularly after having DS.

[tallblonde]

Late as well..

How many weeks: 6w1d

Size: chocolate chip

Symptoms: exhaustion, gassy, got weak cooking dinner last night

Appts: None for a few weeks

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I am very much wanting to change jobs so we can move to where we want to live but pretty sure I don't have the guts to job search while pregnant.

Hobbies: I think I have officially hung up my hobby of running, I just haven't had any desire to go for a run or sign up for any in over a year (used to do at least a 10 miler or half a couple times a year). Now I prefer Barre, Body Pump, or Soul Cyle if I'm being fancy. I also like to read and dabble in sewing - burp clothes are my signature baby shower gift, but I like to make quilts just don't have the time.

[jubilantsquirrel]

How many weeks: 6

Size: Ladybug

Symptoms: Just a little nausea here and there and some light cramping occasionally. My breasts are a little tender by the end of the day. Fatigue.

Appts: Not until the 21st.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: Not much over here. Just (im)patiently waiting for my first appointment.

QOTW: My only hobby now is running. I love running! I used to scrapbook, but I just don't have the time or space anymore.

[kleigh]

Congratulations goldenlove3 !!!

How many weeks are you? 8w1d

What is your baby the size of? Babies are the size of a gummie bears (so says RE at last weeks ultrasound, and I quote "they look like little gummie bears or teddy grahams right now" - I could not stop laughing which feels weird while getting a transvaginal ultrasound)

What symptoms are you having? Still feeling pretty great here. Food aversions, on and off sore breasts, tired and waking in MOTN. Pretty emotional as in everything makes me tear up but that might have to do with just how much joy I have to finaaallllyyy be pregnant.

Do you have any appts this week? Last Wednesday's ultrasound looked great, 21.5 and 23.5 mm and 162 and 167 heart rates. Umbilical cord was coming in and could see feet and hands forming. Our last appt at the RE is Friday and then we are released :-( I love that office. We have an OB intake appt Monday.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: nada

GTKY/QOTW: Tell us about your hobbies? I love to run (though I haven't since pregnancy was confirmed with BW). I also love to read when I have time and I LOVE movies. Movies movies movies - just no horror flicks, but give me a good indie film or drama or action/adventure or period piece. If I had the oppty I would love to write screenplays and I've started just for funsies.

[rory5280]

How many weeks are you? 10 + 1

What is your baby the size of? A komkwat

What symptoms are you having? Nausea still but it has majorly subsided. Just the last few days I have gotten all the feels though. Happy/sad/angry whatever. It's ever changing.

Do you have any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Randoms? My husband sprained his ankle this weekend. And I'm irrationally annoyed by. I'm blaming it on hormones but he's being a bit dramatic. I've been there so I know sucks but it also does not completely incapacitate you. I'm not being very nurtring.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start). In about the last year or so I have gotten really into crafting and baking. I also got a sewing machine for Christmas and am really wanting to learn!

[amberlie]

How many weeks are you? 8

What is your baby the size of? Raspberry

What symptoms are you having? Nausea is starting. Headaches almost every day for a week now. So tired.

Do you have any appointments this week? Had one today. First sono & then yearly physical bc I hadn't had one since my first appt with DD in Dec 2014

Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm trying to figure out when to do wedding. Date was November 13 before... I can't decide whether to have it soon before I'm huge, or wait until after.

QOTW - Tell us about your hobbies (or something that you would like to start) I looove to read. I also like crafty things and cooking (except for now when the smell of food cooking makes me gag).