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Post by belle0720 on Jul 25, 2017 11:33:21 GMT -6
How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Any upcoming appointments this week?
Any new symptoms or changes?
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)?
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Post by belle0720 on Jul 25, 2017 11:38:12 GMT -6
How far along are you? 18w
How big is baby? Approx. 5.5 inches long and 7oz per Ovia
Any upcoming appointments this week? Ultrasound tomorrow and cervical check on Friday
Any new symptoms or changes? Tailbone pain has started getting really bad. I ordered a support belt for my belly and I'm hoping it helps.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm getting impatient to feel these babies start really kicking! I've felt some movement, but I'm ready for the regular kicks. It was my favorite part of pregnancy with my daughter, but didn't start until 20-21 weeks with her.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? We went to the Dominican Republic when I was 5/6 months with my daughter and they wouldn't let me do any activities so we're staying stateside this time around! We're going to Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii next month and I'm super excited. I think my daughter is going to absolutely love it too.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jul 25, 2017 11:49:10 GMT -6
How far along are you? 21,5
How big is baby? half a dozen bagels
Any upcoming appointments this week? Yes, another ultrasound to get this stubborn booger's spine.
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm having trouble finding a comfortable sleeping position. I'm going to try an actual maternity pillow. Last time I hated it and felt utterly trapped by it. We'll see.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? How do I still have 18 weeks, also holy shit I only have 4 months until I have a nb and a 2 year old.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? Headed to visit my parents, but nothing planned for just the two of us.
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Post by jrun2013 on Jul 25, 2017 12:25:36 GMT -6
How far along are you? 18W6D
How big is baby? A pomegranate
Any upcoming appointments this week? No, anatomy scan is next week and I cannot wait.
Any new symptoms or changes? Not really.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I wish my 35 pound toddler would stop refusing to go where I ask her to go and instead lay down, which means I have to pick her up. It's really frustrating.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? No, we went to the DR when I was pregnant the first time, but nothing planned this time. We might go to Florida when this baby is 4 months or so.
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Post by jrun2013 on Jul 25, 2017 12:27:04 GMT -6
kensie5226 I hate my snoggle. It make no sense to me and I can never get comfortable. I think I might go buy a cheap body pillow and try that out.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jul 25, 2017 12:48:22 GMT -6
jrun2013, that's funny. I have a body pillow, but it doesn't have enough support this time around. I may wind up sending the snoogle back because MH gave me his side sleeping pillow and that has made a world of difference. Funnily enough he recently started back sleeping and his neck has felt better since he started using my pillow.
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Post by kim22 on Jul 25, 2017 13:28:07 GMT -6
How far along are you? 17 weeks, 5 days
How big is baby? Pear
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope
Any new symptoms or changes? I got my first "when are you due" from a stranger the other day.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? My Dr wants me to go for a fetal echo just based on my age (I just turned 36). I'm waiting to find out where she wants me to go to make sure my insurance will pay just based on age.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? Taking the 3 kids to Disney next month but that was planned pre-pregnancy. Our last trip alone is the reason this baby is happening so no more trips for us.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jul 25, 2017 13:28:39 GMT -6
kim22, I just finished eating a pear. Random as hell, no?
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Post by kim22 on Jul 25, 2017 13:40:13 GMT -6
kim22, I just finished eating a pear. Random as hell, no? I just ate one of those Dole cups of pears. My grocery store had no fresh pears this week.
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Post by belle0720 on Jul 25, 2017 14:16:39 GMT -6
kim22 , I just finished eating a pear. Random as hell, no? Ovia says the babies are croissants this week, it seriously made me want to go to Starbucks for a ham & cheese croissant this morning. Creepy.
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Post by cakewench on Jul 25, 2017 14:24:58 GMT -6
How far along are you?: 19w4d
How big is baby?: Tomato (WTE) / Gameboy (Ovia)
Any upcoming appointments this week?: Tomorrow! Get to see my baby for the first time since 10w. Will also make sure I address the due date discrepancy that popped up when I made this appointment.
Any new symptoms or changes?: I can't tell if I'm feeling movement or if it's just gas.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?: My MIL has told us she isn't coming for the shower. I totally get it, it's a bitch of a trip for them (she doesn't drive or fly so FIL would have to drive her from South Florida to DC), and they're leaving on a 7-week cruise two weeks later. But I'm still kinda sad/disappointed. Also, in addition to my appointment tomorrow I'm touring two day cares. It feels so goddamn silly to be looking for something now that we won't need until April, but we need to get on waiting lists, apparently.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)?: We're trying to schedule a vacation for August, just a small road trip to NC/Southern VA, but I can't commit until my boss approves, which she won't until we get a meeting agenda for something that's supposed to happen while I want to be out. So stupid.
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Post by andi on Jul 25, 2017 16:41:12 GMT -6
How far along are you? 21 weeks 3 days
How big is baby? A baby bok choy according to Ovia
Any upcoming appointments this week? I had my anatomy scan yesterday
Any new symptoms or changes? Nope not really. Just getting bigger
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? At my scan yesterday they said that one of the baby's kidneys looked abnormally dilated but I shouldn't worry about it and they will do another ultrasound in 8 weeks. Anyone have any experience with this?
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? We are going to a country music festival in a couple weeks with some friends but that's about it. Should be fun though! And toddler free.
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jul 25, 2017 17:23:00 GMT -6
This baby also has a slightly large kidney andi. My nephew had the same and he was born perfectly fine. It is my understanding it's pretty common and often resolves itself. We have an ultrasound on the 15th for the heart "issue" this baby has and I suspect they will look at the kidney again at the same time. We will also go back about week 32 to check the kidney again.
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jul 25, 2017 17:30:26 GMT -6
How far along are you? 21w 1d
How big is baby? Head of endive (!?)
Any upcoming appointments this week? None this week.
Any new symptoms or changes? Not really. My stomach is starting to harden up already and still sleep sucks.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I've officially started to wear pantyliners everyday. Things are...unpleasant down there.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? Nope. Working as a teacher prevents me from taking random time off since we already have vacation time. What I really need to do is start my Christmas shopping so I can get most of it done before this baby arrives at the beginning of December.
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Post by rooskie on Jul 25, 2017 17:51:20 GMT -6
How far along are you? 21w4d
How big is baby? A carrot according to the pictures app
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until 8/18 for repeat anatomy scan. They told me to be prepared incase they do a surprise glucose test then too since I'll be 25w
Any new symptoms or changes? I started pooping again!! It was exciting.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I am going to Nashville this weekend for the tax holiday and plan on buying a bunch of clothes for me and the baby. Poor credit card....
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? We went to Vegas at 9w but H doesn't get any more vacation time since he started his new job. We might do another weekend trip if we can squeeze it in.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jul 26, 2017 5:47:52 GMT -6
cakewench, we toured daycares at 10 wks in this areas because of horror stories. It's totally weird, but kind of necessary. rooskie, if they told you about it, how is it a surprise? sarahandben108, I'm pretty sure no one other than DD and DS are getting Xmas gifts this year.
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Post by Waffle on Jul 26, 2017 5:56:23 GMT -6
How far along are you? 18w4d
How big is baby? Ovia says sweet potato. Google says 14cm.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until 14/08 (OBGYN) and 22/08 for anatomy scan.
Any new symptoms or changes? I *think* I may be feeling some movement. But it could be weird gas or something. I also have a hard ball shape at the bottom of my belly.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Nope.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? We're about to book two weeks in Rhodes in September.
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Post by Waffle on Jul 26, 2017 5:59:33 GMT -6
cakewench, I've already received my first refusal/been waitlisted for a daycare for a start date of July 2018! It's completely crazy. We're pretty sure we found one we like but we need to register there before end September and won't find out from the public ones (way cheaper) until October...
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jul 26, 2017 6:45:59 GMT -6
kensie5226 , my side of the family is doing the Disney trip in February so we already have discussed a lean Christmas. However, we have a niece and nephew on my husband's side of the family and we want them not to be shorted. Plus, we still want both boys to have some Christmas morning. So, I really need to get my act together.
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Post by rooskie on Jul 26, 2017 6:55:52 GMT -6
kensie5226 - they scheduled it for September per the doctors order (at like 29 wks) but the scheduling person said she thought that was really late and said they might just send me to the lab after my next appointment at 25 wks. Baby is measuring at like the 43% so I'm guessing they are not worried about it yet.
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Post by BlahBlahGinger on Jul 26, 2017 7:27:15 GMT -6
How far along are you? As of today, 7/26, I'm 21 w 5 d
How big is baby? I have no idea
Any new symptoms or changes? Increasing twinges in my hips/ abdominal area, and some Braxton hicks contractions- yuck.
Upcoming appointments? Nothing until 24 w
Rants/ raves/ etc? My doctor's practice is divided between MDs and nurse practicioner midwives. They used to have you pick a side, and then you'd meet everyone in that group. This time they want me to meet both sides, so even though I've always been in the MD camp, now I'm scheduled to meet with some of the NPs. I'm having some feelings about that change, especially since a c-section is possible for me if my placenta doesn't move before delivery. Maybe I'm not being fair to the NPs, though?
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Post by typo31 on Jul 26, 2017 7:32:08 GMT -6
How far along are you? 21 + 1
How big is baby? A Chipotle burrito
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until mid-August
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm much more aware of my heart working hard when I get hot, walk up stairs, etc. When I get my heart rate up at all, I can hear it very loudly in my left ear which is both alarming and irritating.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? My husband was able to feel a kick the other day!
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? We had planned a trip to Bar Harbor, ME over Labor Day, but decided to cancel so that I can be near a NICU in case of any complications. I'm bummed. I think we'll do a few fancy dinners or other treats that weekend instead.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jul 26, 2017 8:03:43 GMT -6
sarahandben108, yeah I will still get something for my niece and nephew, but since everyone I buy for is far away I Amazon it all anyway. I foresee shopping sprees while nursing on the couch.
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Post by officedronette on Jul 26, 2017 8:04:01 GMT -6
typo31, I'm sorry you're dealing with a change in plans, but think it does sound like a smart plan. Fancy dinners sounds like an excellent consolation prize. BlahBlahGinger, I can't meet with the person scheduled to do my surgery prior to surgery as she's in an entirely different practice. It's totally odd, but I'm trying not to freak out about it. I asked my OB to pick the best surgeon on the schedule, it's a 45 minute surgery, and I hopefully get to be snuggling with my baby for a good portion of it (or at least watching her, if like last time I'm too shaky to snuggle). Also, FWIW, I LOVED the NP midwives in my last practice - they were wonderful.
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Post by officedronette on Jul 26, 2017 8:09:39 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w 5d
How big is baby? 13 oz as of last Friday
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope. No appointments until... Aug 1, which I'll have to reschedule because I'm going to be in CA for work.
Any new symptoms or changes? More movement. Love feeling her bounce around.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Mostly feeling good and in the sweet spot. Back pain yesterday out of nowhere was VERY uncool for this early in pregnancy, hopefully that was a fluke. I'm also SO much more exhausted than I remember feeling in first tri - I slept 9 hours last night and still woke up exhausted.
Random: Are you taking a babymoon (aka going on vacation before baby gets here)? Nope. We have a family vacation in August. We might try to get away for a night maybe to Cape May and leave the tot with my parents - I think that could be great.
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Post by rooskie on Jul 26, 2017 8:33:24 GMT -6
So you're all saying I have to buy actual gifts and not just tell our parents they are getting a grandbaby for Christmas? I mean, this kid is going to cost us enough....
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Post by belle0720 on Jul 26, 2017 8:35:57 GMT -6
sarahandben108 kensie5226 I don't think we're going to do Christmas gifts for anyone other than our kids, our parents, and each other this year. I'm due the 26th and even though I'll probably have the girls before then, I'm sure we'll just want to stay home even if they're out of the hospital. Plus at this point we have 7 nieces and nephews, 5 siblings, and their significant others. And since I'm planning to take at least a few months unpaid leave it'd be a good start not to splurge on Christmas this year. Someone remind me that I said this when November rolls around.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jul 26, 2017 8:36:17 GMT -6
rooskie, oh I'm not worrying about my parents or my sister. But, I'm not sure my 2 year old niece and 3 1/2 year old nephew would accept "new baby cousin" as an Xmas gift.
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Post by belle0720 on Jul 26, 2017 8:39:21 GMT -6
Waffle As in Greece?? I'm SO jealous!! I'm holding out hope that we can do a Greece & Italy trip next year before I go back to work!
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Post by sarahandben108 on Jul 26, 2017 9:09:52 GMT -6
kensie5226, I have a feeling my amazon Prime is going to get a lot of use this year! 😂
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