Waffle
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Post by Waffle on Aug 7, 2017 8:38:30 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w2d 
How big is baby? A chicon, which is what we actually call a "Belgian endive" in Belgium :-)
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope. One more week to go.
Any new symptoms or changes? My tailbone has started to hurt, I keep playing musical chairs with an office chair, yoga ball and stool. The blump is starting to shape itself into a real bump and I feel movement a few times a day now.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm getting really anxious about the anatomy scan. We're due to leave on holidays a few days after and I've convinced myself something is going to stop us from going.
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose?
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Post by BlahBlahGinger on Aug 7, 2017 9:34:03 GMT -6
23 w 3 d, baby is the size of a large mango or a papaya Next check up is 8/14 No new symptoms. I caved and bought a body pillow and it has helped my hip pain a lot. Nothing much else to report. I've started seeing some kicks from the outside, which is always both cool and a little creepy to me- I keep picturing scenes from Alien! QOTW: I would love to speak French, just because it's so pretty, but I'm pretty practical so I'd pick Spanish. I currently speak a little, but nowhere near fluent. There are a lot of Spanish speaking people in my area and with my law degree, I could probably be a lot more helpful with immigration issues if I was fluent. Waffle I scheduled my anatomy scan right before a trip, and I had the same anxiety as you. It all turned out fine though, and I'll keep fingers crossed for you! You probably already know this, but keep in mind that a LOT of people get asked to schedule a f/u ultrasounds for more pictures, and it's usually just because baby is being uncooperative, not because of a real problem. |
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Post by veganontuesdays on Aug 7, 2017 9:42:26 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w tomorrow. (Holy fack)
How big is baby? Doritos Locos Taco (LOL!)
Any upcoming appointments this week? YAAAAAAAAAS On Thursday we have the A/S finally.
Any new symptoms or changes? Very creaky. Every time I get up at least 3 things crack in my hips, back, etc. It doesn't hurt but it's new. My arms have been going numb as well when I sleep and it's never the arm that I am sleeping on. LO is doing back flips and drop kicks in there because I feel him all day every day. He's very demanding if I try and lay on my back for even a second. He kicks until I move to my side.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I just want Thursday to be here. I am also freaking a little that we're already halfway there... I feel unprepared for this baby which is ridiculous considering we already have everything for him from his brother.
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? Spanish or Italian.
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Post by veganontuesdays on Aug 7, 2017 9:45:48 GMT -6
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Post by kensie5226 on Aug 7, 2017 9:52:47 GMT -6
How far along are you? 23.5 wks
How big is baby? A bag of oreos.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nothing until Sept. 6
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm alright. Sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down. This time last pregnancy I had started taking water aerobics and it was really great. I don't have the time or energy this time around, but I may have to start doing something. I'm still having trouble sleeping without shoulder pain, but thems the breaks.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? We moved DD's crib/dresser and changing table combo/and toy shelf into Baby boy's room this weekend. We painted his the same color as hers so that was an easy decision. The only thing left to do is get clothes washed and put away as well and hand some decorations in his room. This means that my DD is a toddler bed! She likes it. She hasn't quite figured out she can get out of it without my permission, but I'm not upset about that.
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? Mandarin
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Post by belle0720 on Aug 7, 2017 9:56:29 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w tomorrow
How big is baby? Apparently the size of bananas and about 10oz each.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Next appointment is next week.
Any new symptoms or changes? No new symptoms. Feeling movement more often and my heartburn and reflux are roaring still.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I can't wait for maternity leave. It's going to be so nice to (hopefully) have some quality time with Gianna (my 2yo) before the girls get here. My belly is so big I'm already getting annoyed of the comments. I love my belly and am feeling very confident in my pregnant body, but it's still annoying when people comment about how much I'm showing. I mean I still have probably 16 weeks to go, I can only imagine the look of shock on people's faces when I'm that far along. I should order stickers to wear on my belly that say, "Yes, I'm having twins"
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? Italian so I could understand more when H's family talks. 9 years later I obviously know words and phrases here and there but it'd be awesome if I was suddenly fluent.
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Post by veganontuesdays on Aug 7, 2017 10:05:40 GMT -6
I think I am going to feel more prepared after Thursday. We wanted to get to the 20 weeks ultrasound before pulling out all of E's old clothes and going through them. Once we do that I will feel like we got the ball rolling. It's going to be really fun to look at E's teeny tiny clothes too which I am excited about. It was only 2 years ago but it feels like forever.
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 7, 2017 11:34:04 GMT -6
How far along are you? 21w3d
How big is baby? ???? Banana?
Any upcoming appointments this week? not until the 30th
Any new symptoms or changes? Sore hips while sleeping already. Also I saw some kicks last night!
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions. My boobs are sore. Specifically my nipples. And I noticed there are a few really dark/black areas. Of course I noticed the night after my appt. I hope it's nothing to be concerned about
Cute awww is that DD has started pointing to my belly when asked where baby is. She pokes my belly button. Haha
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Post by babydsmama on Aug 7, 2017 13:11:40 GMT -6
How far along are you? 22 weeks today!
How big is baby? A Flaugnarde (fruit filled dessert)
Any upcoming appointments this week? Friday I have an OB appointment.
Any new symptoms or changes? I feel like my appetite is enormous lately! Feeling lots of kicks especially after I eat anything sweet! 😊
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm feeling overwhelmed lately. My dog is having his second knee surgery in 2 years next week which will involve a very long recovery/PT period plus I start classes in a month for my FNP. DH is away for training right now until mid Sept and then deploys mid Oct. All of these things plus our crazy 2 year old and baby on the way just leave me thinking how are all these things happening at once?!
Random GTKY: if you could speak another language by magic, which would you choose?
Italian!
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Post by belle0720 on Aug 7, 2017 13:38:11 GMT -6
ldubhawksfan Could the spots be scabs? I noticed something similar on my nipples maybe a month ago and chalked it up to hormones. Then last week my nipples were dry and sensitive so I put some lotion on them and the dark spots started just coming off like they were scabs or just dry skin(it seemed really weird but wasn't painful or anything). I'm not sure if it was from sensitivity and rubbing against my bra, maybe from my milk supply finally drying up (my daughter fully weaned back in March), or if it was just a hormonal thing.
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Post by cakewench on Aug 7, 2017 13:56:15 GMT -6
Hugs, babydsmama! How far along are you?: 21w3d How big is baby?: Banana (WTE) / Baseball hat (Ovia) Any upcoming appointments this week?: Nothing until the glucose test on 8/28 Any new symptoms or changes?: I talked to the doctor about my cramping on Friday night and they said it's totally normal and likely because I was dehydrated. Repeated again the only thing they would be concerned about is severe cramping, cramping in regular waves, or bleeding. I felt bad for calling but it did make me feel better. Felt tons of kicks over the weekend and today so I was pretty sure everything was fine. I feel like I've been drinking all the water since, though. Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?: I started cleaning out my super messy office yesterday. It's the first step in getting the rest of the house ready. I threw out like 4 bags of trash and a few larger items, but there is still more to go. It felt good though, to get rid of some of this stuff. There's more to do but I'm glad with the start! Random GTKY: if you could speak another language by magic, which would you choose?: Probably Spanish, as that's the most practical, but I have always wanted to learn Gaelic. (I took French for 8 years so I am covered there lol.) |
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 7, 2017 14:00:11 GMT -6
How far along are you? 22 weeks today! How big is baby? A Flaugnarde (fruit filled dessert) Any upcoming appointments this week? Friday I have an OB appointment. Any new symptoms or changes? I feel like my appetite is enormous lately! Feeling lots of kicks especially after I eat anything sweet! 😊 Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm feeling overwhelmed lately. My dog is having his second knee surgery in 2 years next week which will involve a very long recovery/PT period plus I start classes in a month for my FNP. DH is away for training right now until mid Sept and then deploys mid Oct. All of these things plus our crazy 2 year old and baby on the way just leave me thinking how are all these things happening at once?! Random GTKY: if you could speak another language by magic, which would you choose? Italian! That is so much! ((Hugs)) |
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Post by babydsmama on Aug 7, 2017 14:00:29 GMT -6
cakewench thanks girl! Trying to just take it one day at a time and venting here helps, too! 😊
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 7, 2017 14:02:06 GMT -6
ldubhawksfan Could the spots be scabs? I noticed something similar on my nipples maybe a month ago and chalked it up to hormones. Then last week my nipples were dry and sensitive so I put some lotion on them and the dark spots started just coming off like they were scabs or just dry skin(it seemed really weird but wasn't painful or anything). I'm not sure if it was from sensitivity and rubbing against my bra, maybe from my milk supply finally drying up (my daughter fully weaned back in March), or if it was just a hormonal thing. I don't think so. It looks like skin. I don't know. They don't hurt, but are just super sensitive. I've been weaned since Jan, so I don't think that is it. I should probably google, but that is a slippery slope! Ha |
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Post by babydsmama on Aug 7, 2017 14:03:09 GMT -6
ldubhawksfan thanks girl! I appreciate the hugs! Typing it all helps a lot to release some tension. 😊
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Post by belle0720 on Aug 7, 2017 14:15:21 GMT -6
ldubhawksfan Mine just looked like skin to me at first too, so when it rubbed off I was like holy shit my nipple is falling apart lol. But then I just figured it was scabby or dry skin. I just googled lol. Sounds like it's normal and could be a variety of things. Some fit my description and came off painlessly like scabs, others says it's just hormonal changes in skin color, others say it's from oil secretions or something to do with colostrum. Worth brining up to your OB at your next appointment, I wouldn't be concerned though. The pregnant body goes through so many seemingly odd changes!
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 7, 2017 14:18:38 GMT -6
ldubhawksfan Mine just looked like skin to me at first too, so when it rubbed off I was like holy shit my nipple is falling apart lol. But then I just figured it was scabby or dry skin. I just googled lol. Sounds like it's normal and could be a variety of things. Some fit my description and came off painlessly like scabs, others says it's just hormonal changes in skin color, others say it's from oil secretions or something to do with colostrum. Worth brining up to your OB at your next appointment, I wouldn't be concerned though. The pregnant body goes through so many seemingly odd changes! Thanks for doing my googling for me! Haha I was hoping it was nothing worth calling and needing to come in for yet another appt since I was just there. I don't Rene we it happening last time, so hopefully it is just related to colostrum or something since my body already knows the milk process now. Our bodies go through so much crazy shit! |
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Post by veganontuesdays on Aug 7, 2017 15:15:15 GMT -6
Holy cow babydsmama. I would be feeling super overwhelmed too. You are a badass though and you got this. Hugs. |
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Post by babydsmama on Aug 7, 2017 16:45:20 GMT -6
Holy cow babydsmama. I would be feeling super overwhelmed too. You are a badass though and you got this. Hugs. Thanks girl! Despite all my complaining I am happy we got good news that DH will be coming back from his deployment in March or April and not July like they initially told him. I keep reminding myself that things could be worse and that I've survived much worse! ❤️ |
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Post by sarahandben108 on Aug 7, 2017 17:02:28 GMT -6
How far along are you? 23w
How big is baby? A mango
Any upcoming appointments this week? Another appointment with the MFM next Tuesday
Any new symptoms or changes? I've noticed I'm just starting to get some back pain. Not too bad yet though. Also, if I move around too much I get a lot more cramping. It usually only lasts a short amount of time before it goes away. I guess this means I shouldn't be sweeping or washing the floors anymore right? 😛
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? My gas is so ridiculous. Also, I've had to go into my classroom to get ready for the end of the month and it sucks. I am not ready for summer to be over !!
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? Italian. It's such a romantic and sexy language. Lol. 😏
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Post by rooskie on Aug 7, 2017 18:19:35 GMT -6
How far along are you? 23w3d...holy cow.
How big is baby? A bunch of grapes
Any upcoming appointments this week? not until next week. Come on, already!!!
Any new symptoms or changes? H came home after being gone a week and was like "honey, I'm not trying to be mean or rude, but your hips look wider". Thanks dear.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I got the crib skirt and the quilt done while H was gone! He pretty much said he was overwhelmed with work and to do whatever I want for the nursery and some of the decisions we are waffling on, which made me feel better since I've done some research and really just wanted him to agree with me.
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? Probably French. I've taken 4 years of Spanish but I don't remember much. H and I really want to do a Viking Cruise some day and go see castles so that would help.
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Post by jrun2013 on Aug 7, 2017 18:51:32 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w4d
How big is baby? An endive
Any upcoming appointments this week? I had one today, it went well.
Any new symptoms or changes? My body feels a bit more sore than it has.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm still just wrapping my head around the fact that it's a boy.
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose?
I speak French, but it's rusty and I learned it in West Africa, so it's a bit different than French from France so I would choose to perfect it.
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Post by sarahandben108 on Aug 7, 2017 18:59:25 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w4d How big is baby? An endive Any upcoming appointments this week? I had one today, it went well. Any new symptoms or changes? My body feels a bit more sore than it has. Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm still just wrapping my head around the fact that it's a boy. Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? I speak French, but it's rusty and I learned it in West Africa, so it's a bit different than French from France so I would choose to perfect it. And now I need to hear the story of how you had a chance to learn French in West Africa. |
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Post by jrun2013 on Aug 7, 2017 19:40:33 GMT -6
How far along are you? 20w4d How big is baby? An endive Any upcoming appointments this week? I had one today, it went well. Any new symptoms or changes? My body feels a bit more sore than it has. Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm still just wrapping my head around the fact that it's a boy. Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? I speak French, but it's rusty and I learned it in West Africa, so it's a bit different than French from France so I would choose to perfect it. And now I need to hear the story of how you had a chance to learn French in West Africa. I was in the Peace Corps for two years after college. I lived in a mud hut in a very small village. It was fantastic. |
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Post by Waffle on Aug 8, 2017 2:22:17 GMT -6
Thank you BlahBlahGinger, I'm trying to keep my logical brain involved but not always successfully... veganontuesdays, added to the basket, thanks! babydsmama, that's a lot to be dealing with, hugs! Forgot to answer my own GTKY question  Spanish, as we toy with the idea of getting a house there one day. |
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Post by kensie5226 on Aug 8, 2017 6:37:37 GMT -6
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Post by typo31 on Aug 8, 2017 9:07:07 GMT -6
babydsmama You are amazing, and I thank your husband for his service! I'm so glad to hear that you and the little ones will get him back a few months early.
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Post by typo31 on Aug 8, 2017 9:13:41 GMT -6
How far along are you? 23W
How big is baby? A box of mac'n'cheese.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Next week.
Any new symptoms or changes? Anyone else having leaky nipples? I now have to wash my bras all the time, which is annoying, and if I don't wear a bra to bed I wake up with wet spots on my tanks. My husband finds it hilarious and I'm disgusted. I didn't know this happened so early!
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Just a little humblebrag that I made it through all 4 days of Lollapalooza this past weekend. I had to hang back and sit down through most of the sets, but baby and I still had a modified dance party during Arcade Fire at the very end!
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? Japanese. My husband and I would like to go but I've never traveled far beyond romance-language lands and it intimidates me.
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Post by officedronette on Aug 8, 2017 13:37:39 GMT -6
How far along are you? 22w 5d
How big is baby? Between a spaghetti squash and a mango. Which is confusing because I thought mangoes were smaller than spaghetti squash. Apparently I don't eat enough produce.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until September!
Any new symptoms or changes? Nope - still occasionally puking, movement is frequent and fairly consistent, and I'm still feeling otherwise ok - if tired.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I had to travel for business all last week cross-country and I made it! I was so sad to be away from my daughter for so long, and so panicked when I realized at the airport that I forgot my lovenox, but all got sorted and went well, despite the initial tears and stress.
Random GTKY: If you could speak another language by magic, which would you chose? If I were being practical - Mandarin or Spanish. If I'm being sentimental - Greek (I'm half Greek and speak very very little). Maybe I'll get to spend some time with my Greek Rosetta Stone during maternity leave while baby sleeps. (L.O.L.)
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Post by jenn83 on Aug 10, 2017 11:24:37 GMT -6
23w 1d
Bunch of Grapes/Papaya
Not until Monday
Finally starting to feel the baby move which is a relief. It was so much sooner with my other two.
Work is crazy and is starting to get stressful. Trying to keep it together then everything else that I need to keep up and running. Eh. I'll make it. I also need to start a registry. This being my 3rd, only for us to get the discount.
Realistically, Spanish. I live in South Texas, took 3 years of it during HS and nada. I would really love to learn German or Italian though.
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Spanish, as we toy with the idea of getting a house there one day.
