Weekly Check In 12/11

[notmoose]

Sorry I'm a day late y'all.


When is your due date? How far along are you?


How big is baby?


Any upcoming appointments?


Any new symptoms or changes?


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)?

[kam3100]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 7w1d 07/30/18


How big is baby?
Blueberry

Any upcoming appointments?
12/29


Any new symptoms or changes?
Morning sickness on Saturday was awful. Everything that came in, went out. I adjusted meds. I’m taking 2 Diclegis at night and Zantac in the morning, it helps tremendously. No more vomiting. The only problem is trying to take my thyroid meds in the middle of the night so Zantac doesn’t effect them. I’m going to have to set an alarm in the middle of the night because I am a zombie due to the Diclegis.


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? None today


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? I guess foundation drink Pepsi is my favorite.

[goldenbird]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
8/16, 4w5d

How big is baby?
Still a poppyseed

Any upcoming appointments?
1/11 at 9w


Any new symptoms or changes?
Nope, still sore boobs, hungry, allergies in overdrive


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
See my conflicted post in the sharing the news thread 😂


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)?
Rum and lemonade or a moscow mule. I love both of those.

[sven]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 8/6 6+1


How big is baby? Grain of rice


Any upcoming appointments? Ultrasound on Friday


Any new symptoms or changes? Yesterday I woke up with an extreme pain in my right boob, like I couldn't walk without a lot of pain it's a little better today but I can't shake the feeling that it's a clogged duct (haven't breastfed in almost two years) so terrified I will end up with mastitis. How do you clear a clog when you don't have milk?


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I had an ultrasound last Friday at 5+4. I knew not to expect a heartbeat, my doc said my hcg was high enough (well over 10k) that we should be able to see something. So I was chattting with the technician (who can't say anything about what she sees) all of a sudden her demeanor changed when she gets to my right ovary asks if I've had spotting or pain, she finishes up and tells me to wait in the waiting room (this was extremely odd) so I text my husband that I probably have ectopic and it must be bad if they are keeping me. Then suddenly she comes out and says I can go? The nurse calls with my results and says there's nothing of concern just that it was too early for fetal heartbeat. So I'm confused, yeah it's too early I knew that? She didn't mention fetal pole or yolk sac so that has me worrying a little since that's what I thought they were looking for. I refuse to panic until after my next ultrasound Sorry for the TL;DR.


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? At the moment I'm really enjoying salted caramel mochas...salty sweet...noooommmm

[bunnyfungo]

When is your due date? How far along are you? July 29, 7w2d
How big is baby? Size of a tic tac
Any upcoming appointments? Next Thursday. My midwife does ultrasounds in office now so I was surprised to hear that I would get to see baby before my AS. So that’s fun!
Any new symptoms or changes? Just throwing up all the live long day.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Nah.
GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? I really love a mojito. Last pregnancy I perfected the faux-jito by making a mint infused syrup with seltzer and lime. Yum!

[vvvvvfee]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 7/17, 9 weeks

How big is baby? a grape

Any upcoming appointments? Going in just for bloodwork next week.

Any new symptoms or changes? I actually feel weirdly not so bad today. I ate breakfast right after getting up which is maybe something I need to start doing... I had been eating my morning crackers in bed, getting dressed, and then eating breakfast. Still taking 1/2 unisom plus 25 mg B6 at night. I don't want to try stopping until I have a day when I am not feeling nausea creep back up around 6-7 PM. I've been having some reflux on and off. Trying to just get through it with Tums for now. Definitely into the MOTN peeing stage, which I hate.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm kinda back into the it-doesn't-seem-real stage and I will probably stay that way until the next ultrasound. Seeing those little arms and legs kicking around in there always jolts me into to omg-this-is-actually-happening.

STMs- when and how are you going to tell your older kid(s) about the new baby? I'm really nervous about that this time- DS1 was not old enough to truly comprehend the idea of a sibling (he was 2 when I was pregnant with DS2), but he sure is now at age 5. He has always been very high-needs and had issues adjusting to DS2, and I'm worried he is going to freak when we tell him.

GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? Even though I'm not drinking it currently, coffee has to be at the top of the list as a daily essential. I also love bourbon.

[potatocakes]

When is your due date? How far along are you? July 28, 7+3
How big is baby? Blueberry
Any upcoming appointments? I ended up going in yesterday for some spotting, so I go back the week between Christmas and new years.
Any new symptoms or changes? Perpetually nauseated.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? So it looks like I had two sacs in there, but currently only one heartbeat. Basically a vanishing twin - dr said the sac will just get absorbed by everything else as the pregnancy progresses. I'm a bit sad, but really not very sad to only have one baby in there, so mixed emotions. ETA: I got to see my baby's heartbeat yesterday!!!!
GTKY: This is so lame, but milk. I'd give up everything else, first.

[kam3100]

Dec 12, 2017 11:30:01 GMT -6 sven said:

When is your due date? How far along are you? 8/6 6+1


How big is baby? Grain of rice


Any upcoming appointments? Ultrasound on Friday


Any new symptoms or changes? Yesterday I woke up with an extreme pain in my right boob, like I couldn't walk without a lot of pain it's a little better today but I can't shake the feeling that it's a clogged duct (haven't breastfed in almost two years) so terrified I will end up with mastitis. How do you clear a clog when you don't have milk?


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I had an ultrasound last Friday at 5+4. I knew not to expect a heartbeat, my doc said my hcg was high enough (well over 10k) that we should be able to see something. So I was chattting with the technician (who can't say anything about what she sees) all of a sudden her demeanor changed when she gets to my right ovary asks if I've had spotting or pain, she finishes up and tells me to wait in the waiting room (this was extremely odd) so I text my husband that I probably have ectopic and it must be bad if they are keeping me. Then suddenly she comes out and says I can go? The nurse calls with my results and says there's nothing of concern just that it was too early for fetal heartbeat. So I'm confused, yeah it's too early I knew that? She didn't mention fetal pole or yolk sac so that has me worrying a little since that's what I thought they were looking for. I refuse to panic until after my next ultrasound Sorry for the TL;DR.


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? At the moment I'm really enjoying salted caramel mochas...salty sweet...noooommmm

Were you able to see a sac? Maybe you have a cyst on your ovary? I feel confident that if it was ectopic that they would tell you because it can endanger your life. Fingers crossed for a much better ultrasound on Friday!

[catspajamas2]

When is your due date? How far along are you? July 4th, 11 weeks

Any upcoming appointments? NT scan next Tuesday (19th)


Any new symptoms or changes? Not really


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I just got my panorama results back and we are having a healthy (low risk for what they test) girl. We have 2 wonderful daughters (3 & 4 years old) but I am worried that DH will be disappointed, since this will be our last baby. I really "thought" we were having a boy this time, but I never should have guessed. I am not going to tell him until tonight after the girls go to bed so he can have some time to digest it privately.


GTKY: I LOVE Starbucks black tea lemonade, unsweetened. I don't drink alcohol, so that's my hands down favorite.

[jewelsofthenile]

When is your due date? How far along are you? July 27, 7+4

How big is baby? Blueberry

Any upcoming appointments? Jan 11
Any new symptoms or changes? currently constipated that is causing all other symptoms to take a backseat.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I had an appt yesterday and the baby is measuring a week smaller than i was guessing it would. I am not exactly sure when ovulated but I got a postive test on November 10 which would make me 3 weeks 0 days when I got a positive test...so hopefully her measurement was at least a few days off.

GTKY: craft beer

[catspajamas2]

sven, I'm sorry you had that experience. If it would put your mind at ease, can you call the doctor and clarify what they saw on the ultrasound (a fetal pole or yolk sac)? I agree if it was ectopic they would have told you and not let you leave given the potential dangers.

[kam3100]

potatocakes I’m sorry for your loss! I hope you feel better soon and I’m so happy you got to see a heartbeat!

@catpajamas2 congratulations on your girl!

[goldenbird]

catspajamas2 Congrats on a healthy girl! I'm one of three girls.

[notmoose]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
July 21. 8w 3d

How big is baby?
Jelly bean/raspberry/half a Lego brick (can you tell I have 500 apps that all tell me something different?)

Any upcoming appointments?
I have an appt on 12/20. It'll just be with the nurse. Pee in a cup, weight, and Doppler.

Any new symptoms or changes?
Nothing new really, still constipated, lots of gas, nausea, backache, headache

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
AW: I heard the heart beat on my Doppler this morning! The Doppler wouldn't give me an accurate number though because it kept picking up mine, but I heard it!

Question: My cervix is REALLY high, like I can barely feel it and it's soft. Is this normal? Should I mention it to the nurse? *I only know because I have to do progesterone suppositories and noticed when I did them last night/this morning. Otherwise I wouldn't be checking.

GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)?
Blended peach margaritas. omgosh soo yummy.

[kam3100]

Dec 12, 2017 12:56:10 GMT -6 notmoose said:

When is your due date? How far along are you?
July 21. 8w 3d

How big is baby?
Jelly bean/raspberry/half a Lego brick (can you tell I have 500 apps that all tell me something different?)

Any upcoming appointments?
I have an appt on 12/20. It'll just be with the nurse. Pee in a cup, weight, and Doppler.

Any new symptoms or changes?
Nothing new really, still constipated, lots of gas, nausea, backache, headache

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
AW: I heard the heart beat on my Doppler this morning! The Doppler wouldn't give me an accurate number though because it kept picking up mine, but I heard it!

Question: My cervix is REALLY high, like I can barely feel it and it's soft. Is this normal? Should I mention it to the nurse? *I only know because I have to do progesterone suppositories and noticed when I did them last night/this morning. Otherwise I wouldn't be checking.

GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)?
Blended peach margaritas. omgosh soo yummy.

Yay for Doppler! Ok I might start trying mine late next week.

[notmoose]

sven I agree with the other ladies, they would have told you right away if it was ectopic. I would call your Dr office and ask if they saw the the yolk sac. Are you scheduled for a follow up? Try not to worry, 5 weeks is early to see anything.

vvvvvfee I just told ds (2) that there was a baby in my tummy. He doesn't seem to really care. With DD (9) I waited until after my ultrasound and then told her "we have something to tell you" and handed her the picture of the u/s. She yelled "I knew it!" And hugged me. Would it help your ds if you showed him an ultrasound picture instead of just telling him? That way there's something to physically see? I'd just keep talking to him about the baby throughout the pregnancy and maybe that will help him adjust.

catspajamas2 congrats on another girl. I can understand feelings of disappointment or whatever y'all feel.

potatocakes yay for seeing a heartbeat! Sorry about the vanishing twin, I'm sure that's a mix of emotions for you guys.

[notmoose]

kam3100 I told myself to wait until 9 weeks, but I really have no patience. Before I started I gave myself a pep talk "you probably won't find it yet. It's still early. We'll just try again in a couple days. No big deal." 😂 it took me a couple minutes and I had to move the wand suuuuuper slow and angled it downward. I also could only keep it focused on the baby for about 20 secs at a time. But I got a recording of it!

[catspajamas2]

Thanks ladies, I'm kind of excited to have 3 little girls. I was just in a little bit of shock, I thought I wouldn't hear back for several more days.

[Cornflakegirl]

Sorry I'm a day late y'all.


When is your due date? How far along are you?
July 24, 8w 0d


How big is baby?
A raspberry


Any upcoming appointments?
I have my first prenatal appointment with my Dr tomorrow. I had an ultrasound last week with my RE and everything looked great. The baby was measuring a day ahead and had a heartbeat of 144.


Any new symptoms or changes?
Headaches, nausea, and fatigued.


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
Nothing tastes good! With DS I had such an appetite but this time everything I try to eat is just gross. I'm basically surviving on English muffins, soups and fruit.


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)?
That would have to be an espresso martini.

[imapenguin]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 7/28, 7w3d

How big is baby? Blueberry

Any upcoming appointments? Ultrasound Thursday!

Any new symptoms or changes? I don’t want to jinx it, but I think I’m feeling a little better today! Basically only eating Golden Grahams, but better.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?

GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? Dr Pepper...although it was a huge aversion for me last pregnancy and I seem to be on that road again.

[goldenbird]

imapenguin I love golden grahams!

[letsgetphysio]

When is your due date? How far along are you? I'm telling myself August 17th according to my possible ovulation date. This may get moved when I get my first ultrasound I suspect. 4w3d?


How big is baby? Poppy seed


Any upcoming appointments? I have a beta draw on Thursday. My first OB appointment is 12/29. I actually have a meet and greet set up with another OB on 12/20 too because I'm not super thrilled with the office and MA staff at my current practice.


Any new symptoms or changes? I go between being starving and mildly queasy, but otherwise I feel pretty normal


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Time seems to be going soooo slowly. I want to tell my best friend about the pregnancy, but she hasn't been available to talk recently. I feel like it almost doesn't seem real until I tell her, so it's putting me in a cruddy mood.


GTKY: What is your all time favorite drink (can be alcoholic or non)? Iced Tea or Chai Tea.

[notmoose]

Dec 12, 2017 16:23:54 GMT -6 goldenbird said:

imapenguin I love golden grahams!

Me too! I argued a few times with members of my last BMB that golden grahams are better than cinnamon toast crunch.

[goldenbird]

Dec 12, 2017 18:02:30 GMT -6 notmoose said:

Dec 12, 2017 16:23:54 GMT -6 goldenbird said:

imapenguin I love golden grahams!

Me too! I argued a few times with members of my last BMB that golden grahams are better than cinnamon toast crunch.

Hrm...I think if you're eating them dry, golden grahams are better. I do love a good bowl of cinnamon toast crunch with milk though.

[letsgetphysio]

Dec 12, 2017 18:02:30 GMT -6 notmoose said:

Dec 12, 2017 16:23:54 GMT -6 goldenbird said:

imapenguin I love golden grahams!

Me too! I argued a few times with members of my last BMB that golden grahams are better than cinnamon toast crunch.

Ok, Golden Grahams are delicious but let’s not get out of hand 😉

[notmoose]

Dec 12, 2017 18:44:55 GMT -6 goldenbird said:

Dec 12, 2017 18:02:30 GMT -6 notmoose said:

Me too! I argued a few times with members of my last BMB that golden grahams are better than cinnamon toast crunch.

Hrm...I think if you're eating them dry, golden grahams are better. I do love a good bowl of cinnamon toast crunch with milk though.

I always lost the argument. But I stand with my opinion GG is worlds better. Cinnamon toast crunch is overrated. BUT I also think the generic brands of GG are better than name brand.

[goldenbird]

Dec 13, 2017 7:24:38 GMT -6 notmoose said:

Dec 12, 2017 18:44:55 GMT -6 goldenbird said:

Hrm...I think if you're eating them dry, golden grahams are better. I do love a good bowl of cinnamon toast crunch with milk though.

I always lost the argument. But I stand with my opinion GG is worlds better. Cinnamon toast crunch is overrated. BUT I also think the generic brands of GG are better than name brand.

😲 Now you've gone too far! 😂

[goldenbird]

Woohoo 5 weeks today, we're in to peppercorn size status!

[klw]

I hate that the coming and going of symptoms messes with my mind so much!!

[letsgetphysio]

Dec 14, 2017 19:24:58 GMT -6 klw said:

I hate that the coming and going of symptoms messes with my mind so much!!

Yes! Sometimes I feel totally normal and it worries me, but I know I should savor it while I can!