HDBD 08/09

[sammysam]

Bonus points for bloat, blump, bump pics:)


Age:

Height:

Weeks pregnant:

Baby is the size of a:

FTM/STM/TTM/etc:

Team:

Appointments:

Symptoms:

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents:

[richaroo]

Age: 34

Height: 5'2"

Weeks pregnant: 5w

Baby is the size of a: sesame seed

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: 5th

Team: finding out

Appointments: 8/29 for confirmation

Symptoms: bloated beyond belief otherwise I'm feeling good

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents: DH and I have started talking about either moving or adding on to our current house. Our house is tiny so something has to be done but I'm so torn. Ugh

[sammysam]

Age: 38

Height: 5'11"

Weeks pregnant: 6 weeks 1 day (will find out for sure at the dating ultrasound)

Baby is the size of a: Maine blueberry

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM (3.5 year old DD)

Team: Finding out

Appointments: Follow up 8/14, dating ultrasound and blood work 8/22

Symptoms: Nausea, sore boobs, exhausted

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents: Nothing much. DD is sick which makes me sad but at least I've gotten a tonne of snuggle time in the last few days.

[calendula]

Age: 31

Height: 5'3

Weeks pregnant: 8

Baby is the size of a: raspberry

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM

Team: GIRL

Appointments: I had a phone appointment with a nurse at my new OB practice yesterday. It wasn't pleasant, honestly. Even though I had my records forwarded over from my RE last week, this nurse didn't have them, so we had to review my entire history in painstaking detail. What she brightly said at the beginning would be a 15 min call took over 45 minutes and I had to go through every loss, every failed cycle, every everything. It was miserable. I hope the transition from here on out goes a lot more smoothly. My first OB appointment is a week from today.

Symptoms: Extreme fatigue seems to have let up a bit (although I still go to bed around 9-9:30) but I am way more queasy all the time. I've got Cheerios and ginger tea, and I'm trying not to stress about the extra calories.

Milestones: every day is a milestone. Sometimes I still can't believe I'm here. MH said the other day "I love her already" and I just cried and cried. Someone pinch me!

[auri]

Age: 34

Height: 5'1

Weeks pregnant: 4 weeks 3 days

Baby is the size of a: poppy seed

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: stm (4 yr DD)

Team: green...maybe

Appointments: Sept 6 for 1st appointment and dating us

Symptoms: heartburn, sore boobs, some small cramping

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents:

[mrsmonogrammed]

Age: 27 as of last Tuesday!

Height: 5'2

Weeks pregnant: 3w5d

Baby is the size of a: poppy seed

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: second time mom

Team: finding out

Appointments: Calling today to make my first one!

Symptoms: Sore boobs, HEARTBURN 😩, slight cramping.

Milestones: I haven't reached any yet- not even my missed period, lol.

Rants/Raves/Vents: Nothing so far.

[auri]

Happy belated birthday mrsmonogrammed!

[sammysam]

Happy birthday mrsmonogrammed !

calendula sorry the phone call was so crap but congratulations on team pink!

[cornpop]

Happy belated mrsmonogrammed! calendula, I'm sorry the phone call was so awful but I'm so happy for you. It's so sweet when H's are excited.

[cornpop]

Age:  32

Height:  5'9

Weeks pregnant:  7w1d

Baby is the size of a:  belignot candy / raspberry / playing die

FTM/STM/TTM/etc:  STM

Team:  Finding out asap

Appointments:  Still waiting for our first appointment on 8/16.  SO LATE.

Symptoms:  Nausea, exhaustion and dizziness

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents:  I know it's probably bloat but my H took my picture yesterday right after a sneeze (so I wasn't holding in my stomach) and I look SO PREGNANT.  Like I look bigger than I did when I was 18w with my daughter.  It's not a flattering picture but I'll post it below from tapatalk in a minute.

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[calendula]

cornpop, he doesn't have the same anxiety that I do and its been SO nice. He buoys me along

sammysam, thank you! I would have been so happy for DS to have a brother, but a little girl is going to be a whole new adventure. Its nice to know so early--one tiny little perk of this whole thing

[sammysam]

cornpop That's exactly what mine looks like right now too! Even if it's bloat it was definitely not there at the beginning of July!

calendula I was positive DD was going to be a boy...I always pictured myself with boys but once I had DD I couldn’t imagine it any other way. You'll love team pink. Totally different than boys but so lovely. I have an older brother and we were always close growing up.

[woodenshoes]

Age: 36

Height: 5'11"

Weeks pregnant: 8.4

Baby is the size of a: kidney bean or raspberry

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM

Team: undecided...we were green last time

Appointments: I had one with the RE yesterday. I graduated!! I called my OB office this morning but the scheduler is out today so I have to wait for them to call me back tomorrow.

Symptoms: nausea, exhausted, vomitting, growing pains

Milestones: TW: I have passed all of my loss milestones and finally get to see my OB for something positive again.

Rants/Raves/Vents: I am enjoying my last 1.5 weeks of summer break.

[mirabelle]

Age: 29

Height: 5'1

Weeks pregnant: 9w5d

Baby is the size of a: tator tot

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: stm

Team: finding out!

Appointments: found an ob to take me this friday 8/11, hoping to hear the heartbeat

Symptoms: nauseous, vomiting, so tired and cranky

Milestones: shared news with family, hope I don't regret doing it so early, but I am very bloated at this point

Rants/Raves/Vents: went to a male doctor yesterday who has obviously never had a UTI before, I have one but he seemed to talk to me as if it's something I should manage on my own with cranberry pills. Got my antibiotic, but not without a lecture.

[cp3]

Age: 27

Height:5'4

Weeks pregnant:6 weeks 5 days

Baby is the size of a: ladybug

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: Stm

Team:finding out

Appointments: 8/21 dating ultrasound

Symptoms: I'm so nauseous and am having a hard time sleeping because of it. Bloat and extremely sore boobs.

Milestones: got to see the baby and hear the heartbeat this past Monday

Rants/Raves/Vents: I feel so much sicker this time and it's so hard. I'm over feeling nauseous all day every day.

[babybean]

Age: 26

Height: 5'7"

Weeks pregnant: 8+5

Baby is the size of a: Denise Pygmy seahorse

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM

Team: Green

Appointments: had my first midwife appointment today.

Symptoms: nausea, sore boobs, dizziness.

Milestones: baby is considered a fetus starting Friday, almost there.

Rants/Raves/Vents: My IPS the last week of August, I'm so excited.

[smilesp]

Age: 33

Height: 5'4

Weeks pregnant: 5+1

Baby is the size of an: Appleseed

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM. 2 YO DS

Team: Will find out

Appointments: None yet. Haven't called.

Symptoms: Barely any. Just a little mild cramping here and there. I'm trying to take advantage of feeling good by eating healthy and working out.

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents: I don't know if my DH will be able to make it to the first appt. He's a teacher and it's hard for him to leave school. Plus he has a new principal this year. It's not a big deal to me to go alone but I'd rather not be alone if I get bad news. I thought about asking my mom but I need her to watch DS.

[Rama]

Age: 28

Height: 5'7"

Weeks pregnant: 6,5

Baby is the size of a: Lentil (4mm on Monday, by ultrasound)

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: First take-home baby

Team: Green

Appointments: First OB appt 8/24. This is when we found out about our last loss, so it's anxiety-inducing.

Symptoms: Loss of appetite, fatigue, mood swings, no patience, I CAN SMELL EVERYTHING

Milestones: First FHR on Monday at a beautiful 125bpm! Measuring right on time.

Rants/Raves/Vents: I barfed for the first time last night. Alllll over the bathroom. My poor husband had to clean it up and then I took a shower. Because EVERYWHERE. I was totally asleep, got into a coughing fit, then I was throwing up. Not fun.

[pearbear]

Age: 34

Height: 5'9"

Weeks pregnant: 4w3d

Baby is the size of a: poppyseed

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM, almost 3yo DS

Team: Finding out

Appointments: first appointment scheduled for 9/5

Symptoms: BLOAT!! OMG. I swear I feel and look like I am about 20 weeks pregnant right now. It was never this bad last time. Also some mild cramping and tirdness.

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents: I do not think I will be hiding this pregnancy for long if the bloat does not go down. It seems like I am getting a lot of symptoms much earlier this pregnancy.

[clementine]

Age: 28

Height: 5'8"

Weeks pregnant: 10 weeks 5 days

Baby is the size of a: lego man

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: FTM

Team: green

Appointments: first OB appointment next week after graduating from the RE

Symptoms: afternoon/evening nausea, still tired as heck, boob soreness has gotten much less though!

Milestones: We saw baby's arms moving at our last US. I don't know why, but that made things seem SO real.

Rants/Raves/Vents: Bought some maternity pants! I've been making do with a rubber band so far, but it's annoying.

[sammysam]

Rama I hope the next couple of weeks pass quickly and uneventfully for you and that the 24th goes smoothly and isn't too stressful!

[sammysam]

smilesp I fell right on my stomach and broke my ankle and shoulder at work when I was 6 months pregnant. I didn't call SO because I didn't want to bother him at work. I totally get when work is unavoidable. I'm sure having your mom with you will be just as good:)

[filingjointly]

Age: 33

Height: 5'5"

Weeks pregnant: 5w5d

Baby is the size of a: dot snail

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: Third Time Mom

Team: Finding Out

Appointments: First scan Monday at 6w3d! Hoping I'll see the heartbeat. Still having betas drawn and my doubling time is more like 24 hours than 48.

Symptoms: SUPER NAUSEATED. Weight loss. Headaches. Fatigue. All the normal first tri stuff.

Milestones: I passed my loss date (really early loss). So that was awesome.

Rants/Raves/Vents: I look 4 months pregnant. Like seriously pregnant. Like people have asked when I'm due. I'm starting a new job on the 21st and was planning on keeping this under wraps for a bit but.... I guess I shouldn't be surprised, this is my 4th pregnancy in 4 years.

Also, progesterone suppositories and a cough do not mix.

[kait1214]

Hi! I've hesitated to post here because I feel stupid for not knowing my due date but I'll play as best I can.

Age: 29

Height: 5'5

Weeks pregnant: Ummmm, probably between 5 and 6??

Baby is the size of a:some sort of seed I would imagine

FTM/STM/TTM/etc: Third time mom. 2 DDs. 4 1/2 and almost 3.

Team: Nosy (we like to know all the things)

Appointments: August 28th for first appt.

Symptoms: I'm so effing tired. I've also had a few bouts of nausea here and there. Apparently raw meat does that to me now. Sore boobs.

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/Vents: I start work tomorrow. I'm a teacher and our inservice days are starting. I'm so tired that I'm afraid I'm going to fall asleep in the stupid ass meetings we always have at the beginning of the school year.

[nuggetrn]

calendula I am sorry for the crappy intake call!! Hopefully this was just one unfortunate thing and the office will be much better the rest of the time. Congrats on team pink!! Your husband is so so sweet!

woodenshoes congratulations on passing your milestones!! Such a good feeling

mirabelle yikes! I am glad he gave you antibiotics!! It's kind of too late for the cranberry pills once you already have it!

[nuggetrn]

smilesp I hope your DH is able to go with you! I didn't think DH would be able to come tomorrow and I felt the same way... It's not that big of a deal but then what if it turns into one? I was going to ask my mom to come too.

Rama husbands are wonderful. DH has been surprisingly good with my episodes of puking. I am thankful for that

filingjointly literally cringing because I can imagine exactly what that must be like.

[sammysam]

kait1214 I struggle to stay awake during those meetings even when not pregnant. Good luck! I'm so glad we don't have our first one until near the end of September.

[whatsit]

Age: 31

Height: 5'6

Weeks pregnant: 10

Baby is the size of a:


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM - DS is 21mo

Team: Green

Appointments: I'm about 2 weeks late on it but finally made an appt for 08/15

Symptoms: nausea, fatigue, food aversions, ^ sense of smell, insomnia.

Milestones: none

Rants/Raves/Vents: nausea sucks. I will be saying that until it goes away...

[sammysam]

filingjointly I've given in to the bloat and already started pulling out old maternity clothes. I'm only a STM but the tummy is obviously there and I'm only just over 6 weeks.

[sammysam]

whatsit I always think eating something will make the nausea better. Nope. It just makes it worse. Not sure why I repeat this same pattern every day hoping for a different outcome. Like I'm going to find some magical nausea stopping food combination. Obviously nausea just makes you insane.