First HDBD of 2018

[tinyjoys]

1. How far are you now?


2. How big is baby?


3. Team?


4. Symptoms:


5. What and when is your next appointment?


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies?


8. Show off your bump!

[tinyjoys]

1. How far are you now?
22+4

2. How big is baby?
An ear of corn.

3. Team?
Pink, which was verified again today.

4. Symptoms:
I have no clue what's pregnancy & what's sickness still. Luckily, OB prescribed a z-pack today, so I'll be back to normal pregnant cranky soon enough.

5. What and when is your next appointment?
I had one today and then ran across the hall for another blood draw for one last genetic test. I go back in 4 weeks. We also did a quick ultrasound since I had the big kid with me. She kept bashing her fact against the placenta.

6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?
I lost three pounds since my appointment 4 weeks ago, but I've also been sick for two weeks. OB took pity on me today and prescribed a z-pack after listening to me. I also ran into Home Depot before my appointment & picked up a bunch of swatches for the girls' new shared room. OB made mention today that I could be delivering in just over 13 weeks depending on how my MFM appointments go at 30, 34 & 36 weeks. Talk about lighting a fire under our asses. We have two rooms to finish between now & then. Luckily the girls' room just needs a fresh coat of paint & new carpet and to switch the 2.5 year old over to it, since we're reusing a lot of her decor.

7. QOTW: Last movie I saw in theaters was Thor: Ragnarok. I think H & I are doing a date night on Saturday with sushi and a movie to see Pitch Perfect 3, though. Some of my favorite movies... That's really hard. Harry Potter is definitely up there on the list. And I love oldies, like Singin' in the Rain, My Fair Lady and Breakfast at Tiffany's, and then the 80s brat pack/Molly Ringwald movies. and I watch You've Got Mail and Father of the Bride every single time they're on. I could probably watch Christmas Vacation every single day and not get sick of it, too.

8. I've barely moved from the recliner so far the last two weeks, let alone gotten dressed outside of H's boxers & a tee shirt. Maybe next week.

[budders]

1. How far are you now?
22w5d


2. How big is baby?
Guinea Pig


3. Team?
Blue


4. Symptoms:
Headache, fatigue, insomnia, backaches.


5. What and when is your next appointment?
24 week appt on 1/15


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?
I can’t believe how fast everything is going this time. The last four months are going to fly by.


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies?
The Big Sick over the summer. It was such a great movie.
I’m more of a TV show person than movies.


8. Show off your bump!

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[MauLoaM0M]

1. How far are you now? June 20th; 16w


2. How big is baby? Action figure


3. Team? Blue!!!!!!


4. Symptoms: forgetfulness, congestion, heartburn


5. What and when is your next appointment? Tomorrow is my AFP bloodwork; 01/09 is my next OB appointment


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? My NIPT bloodwork came back yesterday as low risk!!! We found out we are Team Blue!!! I am so outnumbered


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? I honestly cannot remember but it’s been at least 5 years. Some of my favorites are: Dirty Dancing & the Notebook

[jessila]

1. How far are you now? 20+3


2. How big is baby? Paper airplane


3. Team? Pink. Still in shock about this.


4. Symptoms: Carpal tunnel, post nasal drip, short temper, nausea, occular migraine today because I stood for too long?, Dizziness.


5. What and when is your next appointment? 20 week OB appt on Friday.


6. Questions/concerns/rants/raves? The brain cyst thing is constantly in the back of my mind right now and that there could potentially be something wrong with her heart because she was stubborn at the A/S last week. Trying to keep my feels about that low though since worrying won't do me any good.
Starting to think about nursery decor and moving O into his big boy room. We have guests coming to stay in a couple weeks then the transition of everything will start. I'm worried about his response to the change because he really loves his room. The room is normally gated off because Carl the Bulldog likes to mark the room as his own (asshole). I've been going in there for various reasons recently and bringing O in with me and talking about his big boy room. He's starting speech and some other types of therapy within the next month so layering in other changes is just making me anxious. I'm going to guess that the therapists will just give me techniques to help him cope with that change. I do need to find some paint swatches I like for his room. We plan to move in 2019 so I'll stick with something neutral.
Uh, sorry for the word vomit?


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? I saw Star Wars with H. I love Harry Potter, My Fair Lady, Elf, Muppet Christmas Carol, Someone Like You, Beauty & the Beast, Tangled, 10 Things I Hate About You, Mean Girls, and many superhero movies. I have a rather eclectic taste in movies..


8. Show off your bump!

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[lily]

1. How far are you now? - 16+3


2. How big is baby? - action figure


3. Team? - finding out


4. Symptoms - N/V, heartburn


5. What and when is your next appointment? - Monday OB check up and bloodwork


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? - Star Wars the Last Jedi.
Some favs: Sabrina (the remake), Crazy Stupid Love, You’ve Got Mail, The Town


8. I was *shocked* to see what my bump looks like in this pic. Definitely a baby in there!
((poof))

[lemons]

1. 20+1
2. Mango
3. Baby boy!
4. I am uncomfortable AF. Pressure, pulling, and baby bouncing on my bladder. Exhausted.
5. Next monthly appt 1/22
6. My workouts are getting more challenging. It’s harder to breathe and just harder to workout in general. I’m super happy with how much I’ve been able to keep up but not sure how much longer I’ll keep on going at this intensity/frequency.
7. I don’t like going to the movies and haven’t been in a very long time. I don’t even have the attention span for them anymore.
Poof

[lily]

So many fav movies I could add from y’all’s lists. I love movies!

[adeline]

1. How far are you now? 21 weeks


2. How big is baby? Carrot


3. Team? Pink


4. Symptoms: I need to pee every 20 minutes. This didn’t happen with DD1, even when I was huge. It’s weird.


5. What and when is your next appointment? OB yesterday said A/S was perfect. So glad to hear those reassuring words.


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? My BP is continuing to go down. It was 84/53 yesterday. Apparently that’s quite low. But it’s fine for the baby so I’ll just keep on trucking.


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies?

I don’t remember what movie I saw last. Maybe The Girl On The Train? It was ok.

Favorite movies? My mind always blanks at this question when put on the spot. The Emperor’s New Groove and Toy Story are fun. I enjoy lots of different genres though.

8. Show off your bump!

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[adeline]

@jesilla I understand why it’s weighing on your mind. Positive thoughts for you and looking forward to your next scans which confirm it’s all fine x

[jaidit]

1. How far are you now? 20 weeks, half way!


2. How big is baby? Palmier


3. Team? Blue x 2!


4. Symptoms: Just feeling like my stomach is the size of a pea. I’m starving, i eat one bite and I’m full.


5. What and when is your next appointment? I have two appointments next week, one with my doctor and another for the 22 week scan.


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? Annoyingly, I had blood drawn twice for a noninvasive prenatal testing (similar to mat21) and both times there wasn’t enough DNA extracted to have a result. Based on measurements and my age, they think everything is just fine but it’s still frustrating.


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? I saw the new Star Wars last week and loved it! I can get into any historical drama.


8. Show off your bump!

[mrsweasley]

1. How far are you now? 16w

2. How big is baby? Action figure

3. Team? Finding out, a/s scheduled for 2/1

4. Symptoms: food aversion, RLP, hand numbness, peeing every 5 min, lots of gas, weird cravings, basically no patience

5. What and when is your next appointment? I need to do a blood draw today, appt 1/8

6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? I am itching to find out what we're having. I know there are a couple ultrasound schools around here and I'm tempted to see if they're looking for volunteers

7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? Star Wars with DS. Alao love Harry Potter, comedies, and a good ole sappy rom com

[itsmemeg]

1. How far are you now? 23 weeks


2. How big is baby? No idea. I never use the app


3. Team? Pink


4. Symptoms: sleep is crap, backache, sporadic sciatica


5. What and when is your next appointment? Today for regular prenatal


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? Not really


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? Girls trip last in theatre / Favorite movie is The Life of David Gale


8. Show off your bump! I don’t know how to do the spoiler thingy so sorry!

[robot]

1. How far are you now? 19w


2. How big is baby? Gameboy


3. Team? Pink


4. Symptoms: Hip pain, heartburn, on/off nausea.


5. What and when is your next appointment?
My anatomy scan is next Wednesday and then I have a MW appointment on Thursday.


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?
I did carrier genetic screening before I got pregnant with DD 3 years ago so I declined it this time but now I’m worried that somethings may have changed and I should have done it again. I need to talk to my MW.


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? I just saw Coco. And Star Wars, twice. Loved both. My favorite all time movie is Practical Magic but mostly I like movies with some action/adventure.


8. Show off your bump!
DH takes the worst pictures of me. In the remains of MIL’s Christmas insanity.

[Speedy]

1. How far are you now? 14w4d, June 30


2. How big is baby? Beet


3. Team? Finding out


4. Symptoms: heartburn, sciatica, low blood pressure, RPL


5. What and when is your next appointment? I had one yesterday with the high risk doctor, 01/22 for my regular OB appointment


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? Not today, unless you want a rant on the weather lol


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies?
Thor: Ragnarok in theatre. My absolute favorite movie is Mr. Nobody. It's not really well known but I love it :-)


8. Show off your bump! It's actually growing!

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[jessila]

robot, I didn't do the carrier test last time but did it this time. They told me multiple times that the results would never change so I'd only ever need to do it once. I don't know why they didn't recommend it during my first pregnancy. Either way, my results were clear and if I'm ever pregnant again (not planning on that!) I wouldn't need to have it done again.

So your carrier test results can't change and if everything was clear with your DD then your results will be clear this time, too.

[sammichcat]

1. How far are you now? 17.5 weeks


2. How big is baby? turnip


3. Team? Green


4. Symptoms: Forgetfullness


5. What and when is your next appointment? AS U/S in two weeks


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? Star Wars: Last Jedi.

Adult: Guardians of the Galaxy 1, new Star Trek 1, Captain America movies, Star Wars movies:7+8, Jurassic World, Men in Black 1, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, The Avengers, Bourne: Legacy (Jeremy Renner), Oceans 11+13.

Family: Hook, Walle, Monsters Inc, Robin Hood, Sword in the Stone, The Rescuers, 101 Dalmations (original and with Glen Close), Emperor's New Groove, Pirates of the Caribbean 1

[robot]

Jan 4, 2018 19:55:16 GMT -6 jessila said:

robot, I didn't do the carrier test last time but did it this time. They told me multiple times that the results would never change so I'd only ever need to do it once. I don't know why they didn't recommend it during my first pregnancy. Either way, my results were clear and if I'm ever pregnant again (not planning on that!) I wouldn't need to have it done again.

So your carrier test results can't change and if everything was clear with your DD then your results will be clear this time, too.

Right, no, I get that! More like I think they may have added some new tests that weren’t available 3 years ago? SMA in particular.

[numbears]

1. How far are you now? 22 weeks

2. How big is baby? Guinea pig

3. Team? Blue

4. Symptoms: I can't really tell what's cold related vs pregnancy, but N/V is worse, insomnia (more cough related), and a crazy rash that just started but I think is pregnancy related

5. What and when is your next appointment? Jan 26th, NST, glucose

6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? I just want this cold to go away.

7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? Thor: Ragnarok, Coco, hopefully Star Wars soon.
The Princess Bride, Jaws, Jurassic Park, I have too many favorites to list. And all the scary movies.

[MauLoaM0M]

Jan 4, 2018 23:24:46 GMT -6 robot said:

Jan 4, 2018 19:55:16 GMT -6 jessila said:

robot, I didn't do the carrier test last time but did it this time. They told me multiple times that the results would never change so I'd only ever need to do it once. I don't know why they didn't recommend it during my first pregnancy. Either way, my results were clear and if I'm ever pregnant again (not planning on that!) I wouldn't need to have it done again.

So your carrier test results can't change and if everything was clear with your DD then your results will be clear this time, too.

Right, no, I get that! More like I think they may have added some new tests that weren’t available 3 years ago? SMA in particular.

5 years ago when I was pregnant with DS, the only thing they screened for was cystic fibrosis. My OB said I didn’t need the carrier screening since this was my 2nd but when I met with the genetic counselor before my NIPT he said I absolutely could do it and I did. robot One of the things that’s tested for is SMA.

[bebbysue]

1. How far are you now? 16+2

2. How big is baby?
Avocado

3. Team?
Finding out tomorrow!

4. Symptoms: I’m sick right now so i don’t know what is pregnancy and what is just being sick but I’m really achey

5. What and when is your next appointment?
20 week apt and A/S on 1/29

6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants?
Started feeling movement this week. Love that part

7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies?
I haven’t seen a movie in theaters in years and my favorites are all over the place. Grease, Clueless, Dirty Dancing...the list could on.

8. Show off your bump!
I’m WFH today so pajama selfie it is lol

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[adeline]

Jan 5, 2018 4:08:47 GMT -6 MauLoaM0M said:

Jan 4, 2018 23:24:46 GMT -6 robot said:

Right, no, I get that! More like I think they may have added some new tests that weren’t available 3 years ago? SMA in particular.

5 years ago when I was pregnant with DS, the only thing they screened for was cystic fibrosis. My OB said I didn’t need the carrier screening since this was my 2nd but when I met with the genetic counselor before my NIPT he said I absolutely could do it and I did. robot One of the things that’s tested for is SMA.

Sorry if I’m a bit out of the loop on this, but would you get screened now you’re already pregnant anyway? I got the CF screening done when we decided to try and conceive DD, and that was all that was available back then. But I thought that was to try and avoid conceiving a child with CF via some cool IVF technology. What would you do if he screening came back now? Genuinely just confused.

[budders]

Jan 5, 2018 16:46:13 GMT -6 adeline said:

Jan 5, 2018 4:08:47 GMT -6 MauLoaM0M said:

5 years ago when I was pregnant with DS, the only thing they screened for was cystic fibrosis. My OB said I didn’t need the carrier screening since this was my 2nd but when I met with the genetic counselor before my NIPT he said I absolutely could do it and I did. robot One of the things that’s tested for is SMA.

Sorry if I’m a bit out of the loop on this, but would you get screened now you’re already pregnant anyway? I got the CF screening done when we decided to try and conceive DD, and that was all that was available back then. But I thought that was to try and avoid conceiving a child with CF via some cool IVF technology. What would you do if he screening came back now? Genuinely just confused.

Not to speak for others because I never did screening, but I think the purpose when pregnant is to give you information to be prepared to take care of the child. If you're likely to have a kid with CF or SMA, you'd want to be prepared for the health needs and potential immediate treatments needed.

Same reason I had testing done for chromosomal abnormalities and spina bifida.

[Speedy]

Jan 5, 2018 17:04:40 GMT -6 budders said:

Jan 5, 2018 16:46:13 GMT -6 adeline said:

Sorry if I’m a bit out of the loop on this, but would you get screened now you’re already pregnant anyway? I got the CF screening done when we decided to try and conceive DD, and that was all that was available back then. But I thought that was to try and avoid conceiving a child with CF via some cool IVF technology. What would you do if he screening came back now? Genuinely just confused.

Not to speak for others because I never did screening, but I think the purpose when pregnant is to give you information to be prepared to take care of the child. If you're likely to have a kid with CF or SMA, you'd want to be prepared for the health needs and potential immediate treatments needed.

Same reason I had testing done for chromosomal abnormalities and spina bifida.

This is exactly why we chose to do testing. I'm not expecting anything, but if there is something, I'd rather know and be prepared.

[robot]

Jan 5, 2018 17:04:40 GMT -6 budders said:

Jan 5, 2018 16:46:13 GMT -6 adeline said:

Sorry if I’m a bit out of the loop on this, but would you get screened now you’re already pregnant anyway? I got the CF screening done when we decided to try and conceive DD, and that was all that was available back then. But I thought that was to try and avoid conceiving a child with CF via some cool IVF technology. What would you do if he screening came back now? Genuinely just confused.

Not to speak for others because I never did screening, but I think the purpose when pregnant is to give you information to be prepared to take care of the child. If you're likely to have a kid with CF or SMA, you'd want to be prepared for the health needs and potential immediate treatments needed.

Same reason I had testing done for chromosomal abnormalities and spina bifida.

Exactly this adeline. I’m especially sensitive to SMA since someone from my BMB DD2 was diagnosed and I know there’s a treatement where the earlier the intervention, the better.

And, I know it’s hard to think about, but certain things in the earlier testing (especially disorders incompatible with life) I would have terminated.

[adeline]

Jan 5, 2018 17:54:25 GMT -6 robot said:

Jan 5, 2018 17:04:40 GMT -6 budders said:

Not to speak for others because I never did screening, but I think the purpose when pregnant is to give you information to be prepared to take care of the child. If you're likely to have a kid with CF or SMA, you'd want to be prepared for the health needs and potential immediate treatments needed.

Same reason I had testing done for chromosomal abnormalities and spina bifida.

Exactly this adeline. I’m especially sensitive to SMA since someone from my BMB DD2 was diagnosed and I know there’s a treatement where the earlier the intervention, the better.

And, I know it’s hard to think about, but certain things in the earlier testing (especially disorders incompatible with life) I would have terminated.

Wow there’s treatment? See I’m so not schooled on this stuff. Such amazing tests you can get now. I was so surprised that they could screen for CF back in the day that it was offered to me.

[MauLoaM0M]

Jan 5, 2018 16:46:13 GMT -6 adeline said:

Jan 5, 2018 4:08:47 GMT -6 MauLoaM0M said:

5 years ago when I was pregnant with DS, the only thing they screened for was cystic fibrosis. My OB said I didn’t need the carrier screening since this was my 2nd but when I met with the genetic counselor before my NIPT he said I absolutely could do it and I did. robot One of the things that’s tested for is SMA.

Sorry if I’m a bit out of the loop on this, but would you get screened now you’re already pregnant anyway? I got the CF screening done when we decided to try and conceive DD, and that was all that was available back then. But I thought that was to try and avoid conceiving a child with CF via some cool IVF technology. What would you do if he screening came back now? Genuinely just confused.

I like to have all the information I can. I work with children under 3 who have disabilities and I have seen so many scary and heartbreaking things. The screening checks for 200+ conditions. If it comes back and I’m a carrier depending on what it is, we may decide that have DH tested to see if he is a carrier.

[jessila]

Jan 6, 2018 7:00:34 GMT -6 MauLoaM0M said:

Jan 5, 2018 16:46:13 GMT -6 adeline said:

Sorry if I’m a bit out of the loop on this, but would you get screened now you’re already pregnant anyway? I got the CF screening done when we decided to try and conceive DD, and that was all that was available back then. But I thought that was to try and avoid conceiving a child with CF via some cool IVF technology. What would you do if he screening came back now? Genuinely just confused.

I like to have all the information I can. I work with children under 3 who have disabilities and I have seen so many scary and heartbreaking things. The screening checks for 200+ conditions. If it comes back and I’m a carrier depending on what it is, we may decide that have DH tested to see if he is a carrier.

I'm in a similar boat teaching students 5-21 that have severe to profound disabilities that are medically fragile. I started working there right before I got pregnant with my DS. TW*The school averages one student death per year. Sometimes it's a student that you kind of expect and other times it's really not. Either way, it's incredibly hard.*
I want the information so I can be as prepared as possible for whatever outcome. The more you know kind of thing. While nothing can really prepare anyone to parent a child with special needs, it's better to know what you're getting into and have supports and resources ready.

[larzhope]

1. How far along? 20w2d

2. How big is baby? Banana

3. Team? Pink!

4. Symptoms? Also sick so hard to differentiate, but headaches and back ache

5. Next appointment? Tuesday 1/9 anatomy scan

6. Question etc? None. Started being sure it is baby in there this week and not just gas 😊

7. Qotw? We saw pitch perfect 3 on new years day. I loved the movie memento, I love psychological movies like that.

8. Bump

[ajm]

Sorry I've missed this the last couple of weeks. My sister passed away on Dec 15th and with the holidays, I haven't felt like being in here much.


1. How far are you now? 19 weeks 2 days


2. How big is baby? A gameboy


3. Team? Don't know yet!


4. Symptoms: headaches and heartburn


5. What and when is your next appointment? Jan 16th for my anatomy scan and midwife appointment
So excited to find out the sex.


6. Questions/Concerns/Comments/Rants? I had a regular appointment last Thursday. My midwife let me know that if I still have a complete placenta previa at my ultrasound that I'll have to be transferred to one of the doctors at the practice. She also said that I will most likely end up having a c section.


7. QOTW: What's the last movie you saw in theaters? What are some of your favorite movies? I took my parents to Pitch Perfect 3 while I was home with them. It was hilarious.


8. Show off your bump! Guess I need to start taking more bump pictures. I don't have any since 3 or 4 weeks ago.