Weekly Check-in - 7/10

[jessijean]

How far along are you?



Size of baby?



Symptoms:



Upcoming appointments:



Questions/concerns:



GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?

[pittyfull]

How far along are you?
-7w2d give or take


Size of baby?
-Blueberry


Symptoms:
-Pretty much the same as the last few weeks.: exhaustion, nausea, constantly hungry, RLP if I move too fast, and peeing constantly. Oh and some nights, insomnia.


Upcoming appointments:
Tomorrow! It's my first OB appointment so nothing too crazy.


Questions/concerns:
-Headaches. So. Many. Headaches.
Before getting pregnant with DS, I had them daily and migraines 2x a week. Got KU and they went away for the most part until now. :/ Tylenol is just a cruel joke at my level.


GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?
-Go hiking and take all the pictures.

[sarahh]

How far along are you? 15w

Size of baby? Orange

Symptoms: Still insomnia and exhaustion. Other than that, not much which freaks me out a little. I did use the Doppler last night when we got home from our trip to be sure and we heard the heartbeat so I feel a little better.

Upcoming appointments: Bloodwork and appointment next Tuesday. Anatomy scan Aug 2

Questions/concerns: None at the moment!

GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? Get a massage and mani/pedi alone.

[mrsp84]

How far along are you? 10w1d, but at my appt this morning, baby is measuring 10w3d

Size of baby? A strawberry

Symptoms: the usual-sore boobs, exhaustion, hungry all the time and the occasional nausea

Upcoming appointments: just had one this morning! Baby is measuring right on track. Still didn't get to hear the heartbeat, but it's measuring between 150-160 so within normal range. I also got some blood drawn to test for the usual genetic abnormalities and should know the sex in a couple of weeks!! Next appointment is in 4 weeks

Questions/concerns: none



GTKY -If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? I would go to a fancy spa that I see all the Real Housewives (I'm a Bravo junkie) visit to get a facial, maybe do some kind mud bath with cucumbers over my eyes, a mani/pedi and to get a fresh cut and color for my hair. Basically, I want to be pampered from head to toe.


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[Deleted]

How far along are you? 13 weeks

Size of baby? Clownfish

Symptoms: Morning sickness is the freaking devil.

Upcoming appointments: I just had one so not until August I think

Questions/concerns: I hope my doc doesn't yell at me for continuing to lose weight. I think I was losing until 16-18 weeks with my last two pregnancies but not as drastically as this time around. I just wish I could eat :-(

GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? I would get a massage and pedicure and then take a nap.

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[dragonflyinn]

How far along are you? 13w1d

Size of baby? A hot jalapeño!

Symptoms: occasional nausea. But overall I'm feeling so much better! I have started working out again too & really feeling good. My boobs really hurt over the last two weeks & theyre so much bigger already 😭 Still not showing yet.

Upcoming appointments: in about two weeks!


Questions/concerns: none so far.


GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? Laying in the pool with a drink! Then read a book in a hammock on the beach. And the temp would be 75!

[amesie]

How far along are you? 12weeks today

Size of baby? Apricot or plum

Symptoms: nausea still coming and going but seems better overall... still have that nasty taste in my mouth all the time. I can finally stomach coffee again which has been great for my energy

Upcoming appointments: today!! If all goes well, we'll be announcing on Facebook. I look ultra pregnant these days with an obvious bump so I can't hide it any longer

Questions/concerns: im of course anxious for my apt today as always, but no concerns


GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? I would go to the beach by myself with a good book and some music, then finish the day with dinner by myself or maybe with MH at a restaurant overlooking the water with outdoor seating

[hiimjamie]

How far along are you?

12 weeks 6 days! Eek! The first trimester FLEW by!

Size of baby?

Apricot (I keep saying an apricot with legs 😂)

Symptoms:

Just really tired still. Everything else has stopped. I'd be paranoid if I didn't see the baby yesterday.

Upcoming appointments:

Beginning of August for 16 weeks. I have to do an early glucose test bc I have PCOS. 😭

Questions/concerns:

None at the moment!

GTKY -If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?

I would lay on the beach with a good book. Get some sun, go in the water alone and float without carrying a thrill seeking toddler in a life vest. Spend ALL day and watch the sunset. Bliss.


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[ashburn]

How far along are you? Size of baby? 7 weeks 2 days also! Small raspberry

Symptoms: The morning sickness has reared its ugly head. I'm not escaping it this time around... I am smelling ALL the things too which sets off my stomach. I have an aversion to most things protein and carbs seem to be the only thing settling my otherwise angry stomach. So much for paleo right now! Boo.

Upcoming appointments: We have another scan for our 8 week scan next Wednesday and I have to meet with my hematologist this Thursday to confirm my blood work is ok (for the piece of mind of my new OB)

Questions/concerns: No questions, and my concerns all revolve around the bean sticking.

GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? First of all it would be to sleep in, then have time to myself lounging at the pool sans hubby and kiddo so I can read/sleep, take a long uninterrupted bath when I get home, and lay on the sofa watching crappy TV and snoozing. Most everything revolves around sleep in some form or another. lol. Normally I would be up for more adventurous things! But as I can see no horseback riding in my foreseeable future for now.

[clm585]

How far along are you?
12 weeks exactly... looks like we're due date twins, amesie 😀

Size of baby? Apricot

Symptoms: nausea! But def eating a lot more now than I was a few weeks ago.

Upcoming appointments: next Monday is my first prenatal visit.

Questions/concerns: has anyone done cell free DNA without meeting criteria to get insurance to cover it? If so, was it super expensive? I'm not sure which company my doctor uses yet, so I haven't called to find out about the discount programs.

GTKY - I'd spend the day at the beach, get a massage/mani/pedi and drink an awesome glass of wine over dinner with my husband somewhere outdoors.


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[mrsp84]

clm585, I just did that test today. I don't qualify. My OB said that if it's not covered by insurance, it would likely be $3000 OOP. She then gave me instructions to call the company to enroll in the $99 program. So basically, I'm just paying $99 for this test. It doesn't go towards the deductible, but I figured $100 is worth it to have a more accurate test than doing the NT scan and them trying to measure the neck thickness.


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[cake]

How far along are you?
12 weeks tomorrow

Size of baby?
A plum?

Symptoms:
Nausea, food aversions, exhaustion. Still feeling all around crappy

Upcoming appointments:
2nd appointment with my family doctor tomorrow. Hopefully I find out about a first ultrasound at it.

Questions/concerns:
As a first time mom, I'm not really feeling any connection to this. I'm sure not hearing the heartbeat and not having an ultrasound isn't helping with that. Since I haven't been through his before, I don't really know what to expect. Also, we've only told our parents so I don't really have anyone to discuss it with. Hopefully that will change within the next week.

GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?
I've never had a real spa day. I would really like to spend a whole day getting treatments.

[helloerrbody]

How far along are you? 10w3d

Size of baby? Prune!

Symptoms: They are tapering off, which is good but also makes me worried. Just slight nausea now only if I'm really hungry. Out of breath easier when exercising/teaching classes, thirsty, lots of pee.

Upcoming appointments: Had my blood drawn yesterday to find out the sex!!! EEK! I see my midwife on the 18th but nothing exciting.

Questions/concerns: A little nervous about my lessening symptoms but otherwise good.


GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? Work out, and then lay by the beach and read! WINE! (If not pregs, obvs) Good food.

[aprilz81]

Jul 11, 2017 9:40:16 GMT -6 clm585 said:

How far along are you?
12 weeks exactly... looks like we're due date twins, amesie 😀

Size of baby? Apricot

Symptoms: nausea! But def eating a lot more now than I was a few weeks ago.

Upcoming appointments: next Monday is my first prenatal visit.

Questions/concerns: has anyone done cell free DNA without meeting criteria to get insurance to cover it? If so, was it super expensive? I'm not sure which company my doctor uses yet, so I haven't called to find out about the discount programs.

GTKY - I'd spend the day at the beach, get a massage/mani/pedi and drink an awesome glass of wine over dinner with my husband somewhere outdoors.


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My insurance covers it for AMA or previous history...

A lot of OB offices will have a max price they will bill if insurance doesn't cover it.  I had it done with Ava and it was $100 out of pocket.  

FYI, I had the panorama test done and my results came back inconclusive (couldn't pick up enough fetal DNA) and the fine print says that women who are overweight are likely not to get reliable results.  I was almost 200 pounds at the time at 5'3...  

[pinkcat]

How far along are you? 8 weeks 2 days.


Size of baby? Raspberry


Symptoms: Last week I had a lot of nausea but it seems to have almost gone away in the past two days which is making me nervous. Other than that, sore boobs and being tired.


Upcoming appointments: I graduated from my RE last week, and meet with my OB for the first time on Thursday.


Questions/concerns:Just worried about my nausea going away!


GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? Get up early and go to Target, and then lay in the sun for a bit, shop for a bit, and finally out for drinks with DH! That would be a perfect day.

[sweetsurprise]

How far along are you? 13 weeks!
Size of baby? Small peach
Symptoms: shortness of breath, tired and bitchy
Upcoming appointments: Getting my NT test Wednesday. Waiting for my panorama results soon!!
Questions/concerns: not really!
GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?
Spa day!!

[sarahh]

sweetsurprise I should have added bitchy to mine too. I've been awful especially to DH the past few weeks. Everything annoys me lately.

[stephne]

How far along are you? 10 weeks

Size of baby? kumquat (wtf is that?! lol)

Symptoms: just tired ALL THE TIME

Upcoming appointments: July 25th

Questions/concerns: none really, probably tell our parents this weekend

[hedwig]

How far along are you? 9 weeks 4 days.

Size of baby? Cherry/green olive

Symptoms: nausea still comes and goes, but it's not as severe. Usually only hits if I haven't eaten in awhile or didn't get enough protein. My skin on my chest started getting little red bumps. Makes me sad because my skin was gorgeous with DS.

Upcoming appointments: 2 weeks from today. First time my midwife will use the Doppler. It will be my second appointment.

Questions/concerns: none at this time

GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? Sleep

[notmoose]

How far along are you? 7w 3d



Size of baby? Blueberry



Symptoms: nausea all the time, tired, constipation, insane sense of smell



Upcoming appointments: July 26th



Questions/concerns:



GTKY -If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? On the beach in Hawaii. Swimming and/or relaxing on the sand.

[tinydancer]

How far along are you? 7 weeks

Size of baby? Blueberry

Symptoms: tired, occasional nausea, smelling everything, (TMI warning) all the discharge. I don't remember it starting this early last time.

Upcoming appointments: first appointment is 7/24.

Questions/concerns: nothing atm.

GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? hmmm...I'd really be happy doing anything with the family as long as I didn't have to cook, clean, or deal with the toddler when he was anything other than happy and clean.

[teraiin]

How far along are you? 12w5d



Size of baby? Ripe apricot



Symptoms: same as usual. Nausea has been increasing the last few days though.



Upcoming appointments: august 1st to get my blood drawn for the harmony test (if I can verify that insurance will cover it)



Questions/concerns: my doctors office is encouraging me to do one of the early tests. With DS since there were no risk factors they didn't encourage the genetic testing. This time they are and they seem optimistic that insurance will cover it. I feel like I should call insurance to make sure though.

Also two strong heart beats today!



GTKY - If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do? Reading and sleeping 😂

[blueskiessmiling]

How far along are you? 11w1d

Size of baby? Fig

Symptoms: still SO nauseous, some vomiting. If I don't nap during the day, I'm falling asleep on the couch by 6:30. Evidently I'm also obviously pregnant, as my neighbor flat out asked the other night "Whatcha got there?" pointing at my belly. I WAS standing next to the ice cream truck at the time, but still...

Upcoming appointments: I see my OB tomorrow and will get my bloodwork done for the DNA testing. I will be getting a cerclage next week.

Questions/concerns: does anyone have any experience with getting a cerclage? This will be my first, due to issues with my cervix shortening prematurely with both my other pregnancies.

GTKY: I would spend the whole day at the spa for sure.

[blueskiessmiling]

clm585 The company my OB uses has a max $25 out of pocket if the testing isn't covered by insurance. I doubt mine will be covered but am doing it anyway since the cost is so low.

[tiffrobot]

How far along are you?
13 weeks!

Size of baby?
DS was so excited when we checked today and it said matchbox car. He's obsessed with Hot Wheels, and almost equally as excited at week change day to ask how big the baby is.

Symptoms:
Heartburn coming and going. Some pelvic and boob pain.

Upcoming appointments:
Nothing for awhile

Questions/concerns:
Nothing out of the ordinary happening.

GTKY -;If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?

I think I'm doing it right now..sitting in front of the fire with H with 2 sleeping kids in the camper behind me, and bonus treat this trip, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Camping is my happy place


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[wolowizard]

How far along are you? 7 weeks 3 days.

Size of baby? Raspberry or Blueberry depending on the app.

Symptoms: exhaustion, insomnia, irritable, fun acne, and sore boobs. Nothing else really. I'm never hungry which is weird.

Upcoming appointments: I had my OB intake on Monday. They told me I'm pregnant and my cervix is closed. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 lol they also said since DS was large at birth (9 lbs 11 oz) that I'll get to do two GD tests (one at 16 weeks and one at 26 weeks) and get a growth ultrasound at 36 weeks. My next appointment is August 14 for my NT scan. I'm looking forward to seeing the baby!

Questions/concerns: I'm a little concerned at the lack of symptoms but I'm just telling myself I'm lucky for not being sick and I do have some other symptoms.

GTKY: A spa day that included a pedicure and a massage! Maybe some shopping with an unlimited budget. Oh, that was too far? 😜


ETA: I read everyone else's after I posted mine and remembered some symptoms lol.

[booklover811]

How far along: 11w1d

Size of baby: fig

Symptoms: nausea and heartburn come and go in waves, lots of peeing, and so freaking exhausted. I am starting to get my appetite back somewhat, so that's good!

Upcoming appointments: next Wednesday at 12w1d. I will hopefully hear the heartbeat on the Doppler. I'm also going to ask about blood test for just the sex. A friend told me she had friends that did it. We aren't doing the genetic screenings at all, so if I can do blood work for just the sex and not have to wait until my 20w scan, that'd be amazing!

Questions/concerns: Nothing major. Now that symptoms are slowing down, but I don't look pregnant or feel baby yet, my pal anxiety is up a bit. I just keep holding on to the fact that we saw baby and heartbeat a couple weeks ago and that means everything is fine!

GTKY: Definitely a spa day or beach day, like mostly everyone else. I'm so damn tired these days, as long as I could lounge around, read a book, and get some sleep I would be perfectly content!

[marygracerich]

I am 14w today
Baby is the size of a lemon.
I am still getting a bit of nausea here and there. It's mostly when I smell or see something that's not appetizing. My boobs are huge and very sore. My exhaustion hasn't let up yet. My dr said it should be any day now.
I have two appointments around 16 weeks. One is a blood draw at the hospital as a follow up to my NST. The other is with my OB for a check up.
No questions or concerns. I am trying to not gain anymore weight but that is proving difficult.
If I had a day to myself I would sleep in. Then I would get a pedicure, go swimming and have a fabulous meal.

[tiffbabey]

How far along are you? 7 weeks today



Size of baby? Blueberry



Symptoms: lots of nausea, I threw up a few times last week and started taking b6 and unison and it's kept the vomiting away, but not the nausea unfortunately. I'm also very tired and bitchy!



Upcoming appointments: next Thursday for initial appointment with ultrasound! Can't wait!



Questions/concerns: When are people telling their kids about the new baby? We haven't told DS yet, it's still early, I think he would mostly understand since he's 3, but I feel like he would be asking everyday when the baby was going to be here. We were going to wait until we find out if it's a boy or girl but I'm not sure when that will be.



GTKY- If you could spend a day doing whatever YOU wanted, what would you do?

Sleep in, beach day with a good book, pedicure and nice dinner

[benandjerrys]

How far along? 12 w 3 d

Size of baby? Apricot or toy soldier

Symptoms? They are definitely getting better. I haven't napped in almost a week and I haven't needed to. I am a little queasy in the mornings but it goes away when I eat something. Lots of food aversions though.

So much back acne. WTF. My skin cleared up and was gorgeous with DD but this time I have all the blackheads on my face and huge painful pimples on my back. And its swimsuit season of course

Upcoming appointments? I have a 12 week ultrasound on Friday. If that goes well we will tell H's family this weekend. My insurance approved all the tests (even though I have no risk factors so I was surprised) and j had the blood drawn last week. I haven't checked the online portal because we are team green and I want to make sure the sex isn't in the info there.

Questions/Concerns? What can I use on my nasty back acne? I asked my midwife and she said, "soap". Which I took at the time to mean no salycilic acid or any other chemicals but now I'm wondering if she just meant she couldn't prescribe anything for it.

GTKY- I would be on a beach at an all inclusive with waiters and massages giving me all the attention. H would be there too and he wouldn't complain about me being on my phone if that's what I wanted. I would also read a good book.

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