Post by rachelgreen on Sept 15, 2014 9:22:03 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping?
Post by rachelgreen on Sept 15, 2014 9:38:57 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 25 weeks
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? This past Friday DH got to finally feel bunny moving! It was soft but he felt it. Last night I had some good "feels" from the outside as well. DH is back home in Chicago for work this week and I'm thinking about taking Friday off and going home to bum around downtown with him.
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? No real "omg must have" cravings but I have noticed I get into cycles. Lately it's been mac n cheese or snickers bars. The one really, really weird combo was me eating lucky charms for dinner with a side of cheetos. DH looked at me like I went crazy. ......And now that I've typed the word cheetos, those sounds pretty darn good to me.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Normally the first weekend of October when my mom comes up to visit and we hit a huge local annual craft fair. This year, since I'm due right around Christmas and am certain I won't want to be hitting the stores 9 months pg, I started early and already have two gifts purchased. I know I can buy things online but somehow, unless it's an item that is hard to find, it just seems like cheating to me. Yes, I am aware that is completely irrational.
1. 37 weeks tomorrow. 2. I checked the final things off my pre-baby to-do list this weekend (installing the car seat and packing my hospital bag), so I'm officially ready for her to get here! 3. Nothing real weird. Mostly I just crave sweets and carbs all the time. 4. Usually in October. I'm thinking about trying to get out of exchanging gifts with my family this year, as I won't be going home for Christmas.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Had my family shower sunday and this weekend is friends shower and then we're done. I'm sad they're almost over. I love showers. But I also can't wait until we get our completion discount so I can buy what's left!
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? No weird cravings. Sugar doesn't do much for me anymore. I do love spicy food though and the babies never have issues.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Black Friday. I'm sad I won't be able to go this year but babies will be 2 weeks old if I'm full term. So I have a feeling it will be a lot of online shopping or I'll give my mom my list. Usually I buy clothes for me which I won't do this year.
Post by demandypants on Sept 15, 2014 9:44:20 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 21 weeks (or at the end of my 5th month ) 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I am convinced I have an internal hemmi, and it is ruining my mood on a regular basis. I don't want. 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Nah, nothing unusual. Milk right now tastes SOOO good though. We are going through an extra half gallon per week lately. 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? October/November. Usually online stuff if I get an idea. Helps spread out the cost. But this year I should probably be done by Thanksgiving. While I want the babies to wait until January I don't want to ignore the possibility that I could go sooner.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Morning sickness is in full swing now for me, apparently. I threw up before going to bed last night, and have throw up twice at work this morning so far.
(Side note - how did you all handle morning sickness at work? I haven't told anyone here yet, but am wondering if I should just go home at this point or if hopefully this is going to get better as the day goes on...)
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Bread seems to be the easiest thing for me to eat right now. DH made breadsticks twice last week and I just wanted to eat them all and nothing else.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? I have a few ideas for certain people already, but won't do the actual hard core shopping until November, probably. If I'm going to DIY anything I'll try to get started on that mid to end of October, because it always takes me way longer than I expect!
1. 11w 2. We find out the sex this week, as well as any genetic issues. Fingers crossed for a healthy baby! Also, I threw up for the first time this week. Thought I had escaped morning sickness, but it got me! 3. Chocolate milk and pickles. Together. I loved that combo for a week, and now the idea makes me want to vomit. I am still eating/drinking them, but separately. 4. I usually start on Black Friday. We're traveling this year for Thanksgiving, so I'll have to do it online.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? We had our childbirth/infant care/breastfeeding class on Saturday which was pretty helpful for both of us. Then I have an OB apt tomorrow and am taking a 3rd tri class at my OB's office.
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Nothing really too weird, I've been highly into carbs - potatoes, bagels etc.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Usually end of November or early December when the black Friday/Cyber Monday deals come along. Last year I did all my shopping online so am hoping to do the same this year.
1. 26 weeks 2. Nursery is almost done! I need to order the mattress and we're picking up a dresser next month at Ikea, but everything else is good to go. I think I might order the car seat today because I have a BBB 20% off that expires today. 3. Mustard. And honey BBQ sauce. The only acceptable condiment IMHO is ketchup so it's weird that I'm branching out. 4. My H and FIL always have a fall football trip scheduled in late October/early November so I start shopping then with MIL. I'm not doing any gifts this year for anybody. They are getting a baby. Done.
2. I had my A/S on Friday morning. It was so cool to see the babe moving around, and we're still team green, as planned . Vent: the US tech said everything looked good but I haven't heard anything from the doctor yet (she printed pictures of all the important stuff, the doctor is supposed to look at them and then apparently someone will call me to tell me whether everything is good). I am so nervous that the doctor will find something wrong, even though all of our bloodwork was normal and there have been no issues yet. I'm hoping the fact that I haven't heard anything yet means there were no major red flags that needed immediate attention.
3. Not really. Lots of sweet cereal and fruit but nothing too weird.
4. I usually start in late November, early December, but I'm hoping to get it done early this year while I still feel good and have time and energy to put into it. We'll see.
Post by bluelikejazz on Sept 15, 2014 10:01:34 GMT -5
1. 30 weeks
2. Vent: Oh of my hemorrhoids started bleeding last night I was able to put some prep H on it right away and it seems to have stopped for now, but I don't know if I should ask my Dr. about it. I guess that's what I get for not continuing to take care of them! Lesson learned.
AW: I went the the Broncos game yesterday and made a shirt that said "Broncos fan on the way" with the logo over my stomach. I had lots of people tell me my shirt was awesome and ask where they could buy it. I made it from a garage sale T-Shirt and an iron-on!
Random: I'm anxiously awaiting the call from my Dr. about my 3 hour glucose test results. I'm so nervous.
3. No. Sometimes I feel like a pregnancy loser because I have no cravings or complaints (other than the hemorrhoids that I can't bitch about to anyone IRL other than DH)
4. I typically make a lot of gifts, plus between Sep-Dec we also have 7 family birthdays, so I have to get started early! In fact I've already my Christmas presents for my niece and nephew (hats that looks like the CO state flag). I usually start my list/planning around Sept 1 (but I have a list on Google going year round in case I get ideas)
Post by mrssandro on Sept 15, 2014 10:02:04 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 35 weeks 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I am getting the "must be two" comments so far this week. ^o) 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? I had nutterbutters the first time in years. It was like heaven. The baby went crazy. Nom! 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Not until cyber Monday.
Post by smiledamnit on Sept 15, 2014 10:06:05 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 9wks+3 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? We told our parents & SS this past week after the first OB appt. My mom was in town so it was good timing. She screamed…then cried…then laughed…then wanted to go shopping 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Nope - my appetite/cravings have been pretty normal thus far. No aversions to speak of, either. 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Ugh. Soon enough.
1. How far along are you this week? 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping?
1. 23w2d 2. Remember I posted a "bump" picture a few weeks ago? Well I realized that it was only there because the mirror I was looking in is warped - there was barely a bump in any of the other mirrors. But over the last week- there's a real bump! It's a small one that's easily hidden, but it's there. Part of me likes it and part of me is having a hard time getting used to this new physique. 3. No cravings, but I go from slightly hungry to hangry in a matter of 2 minutes these days. 4. I buy a few things throughout the year, if I find something that I think the recipient will really like. Otherwise, I wait until November/December. I like the holiday frenzy.
2. Vent: Oh of my hemorrhoids started bleeding last night I was able to put some prep H on it right away and it seems to have stopped for now, but I don't know if I should ask my Dr. about it. I guess that's what I get for not continuing to take care of them! Lesson learned.
AW: I went the the Broncos game yesterday and made a shirt that said "Broncos fan on the way" with the logo over my stomach. I had lots of people tell me my shirt was awesome and ask where they could buy it. I made it from a garage sale T-Shirt and an iron-on!
Random: I'm anxiously awaiting the call from my Dr. about my 3 hour glucose test results. I'm so nervous.
3. No. Sometimes I feel like a pregnancy loser because I have no cravings or complaints (other than the hemorrhoids that I can't bitch about to anyone IRL other than DH)
4. I typically make a lot of gifts, plus between Sep-Dec we also have 7 family birthdays, so I have to get started early! In fact I've already my Christmas presents for my niece and nephew (hats that looks like the CO state flag). I usually start my list/planning around Sept 1 (but I have a list on Google going year round in case I get ideas)
How stinkin' adorable!! And what a beautiful day for the game!
1. How far along are you this week? I'm officially overdue at 40w1d
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I vented already in the "vents" post. It's all more true today than yesterday. I'm not a very good patient person.
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Not really. During the last school year, my kids would bring up what they had for dinner and I would have to have that thing for dinner. But nothing unusual.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? I procrastinate and usually start early December. I find myself racing around the minute school breaks for winter, trying to finish my list though.
Post by centralsquare on Sept 15, 2014 10:08:25 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 13w
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I'm 5'3" and there's nowhere for this baby to go but out. I'm definitely starting to show more than just bloat. I finally bought maternity pants. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG!?
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Not really. I'm surprised I'm not craving chocolate more, b/c that's a standard non-pg. I guess more salty stuff than normal.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Already started making notes of gift ideas, but we typically end up doing a fair amt of last minute amazon prime shopping.
Post by pennylane on Sept 15, 2014 10:29:08 GMT -5
1. 30 weeks, 2 days 2. This child is having a blast stretching himself out as hard as he can. I feel like my insides are bruised. Feeling pretty good, though! 3. I haven't craved anything weird or unusual. But I have been eating way more red meat than I usually do. Yum, iron. 4. Usually I start Black Friday. This year with the combo of the baby and moving in Dec, I have already started or gathered ideas so that I can have it taken care of before life gets chaotic.
Post by stategirl08 on Sept 15, 2014 10:29:55 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 14+5 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Finally have a bit of a bump! 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Nothing this week. 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? November
2. I think I might be in labour, but it could also all stop. I had my show this afternoon followed by some spotting. Since then I have bad period like pain and a few tightenings. I am hoping this is it, but I also know it could all just stop.
Also, my mom is here, and its lovely. She is constantly cleaning and cooking, but she is also driving me a bit mad. Apparently I am so big there must be 3 babies in here and she has told everyone in South Africa this. I made the midwife tell her there is only one baby in here, and I am measuring exactly right for my dates. Also she is so loud and never stops talking. I never noticed this before, and every time I sneeze, sigh, blink she thinks I am in labour.
3. I went through phases. First I wanted oranges all the time, then it was smoked salmon with steamed rice and veg, then smoked salmon sushi and recently honey roast ham sandwiches with whole grain mustard.
4. I do it through out the year, but mostly for DS.
Post by nextbigthing on Sept 15, 2014 10:33:43 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 16 weeks! 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? It sound weird, but I want to look pregnant. People don't believe me when I tell them I'm 16 weeks along because I'm not showing at all (I'm really tall and the doctor chuckled when I asked her and said "there's lots of room in there, you may not show until 7 or 8 months!). I shouldn't complain, but it's a weird feeling. 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? The strangest thing is what I haven't wanted to eat. Not into coffee at all, normally love it. Not really into sweets (which should be a good thing!) 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? I've bought one thing so far, I like to be done by early December if I can
1. How far along are you this week? 18 and change 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I almost need new pants :-). Also, second trimester vivid dreams? DH and I have BOTH been having them. But they worked out in his favor this weekend as Saturday night's involved us having really hot sex in my dream, so...... ;-p 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? I know that I'm supposed to be ingesting only pasturized everything, but the fresh squeezed OJ from our local fancy pants grocery is my best friend. 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Not until after Thanksgiving. I am a traditionalist!
1. How far along are you this week? 22 weeks 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? vent - I miss beer and wine. npr aw -my kitchen demo is starting today. 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? i like all food. 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Cyber Monday, but i only shop for 3 kids and 6 adults, 3 of which i usually share with my sisters.
1. How far along are you this week? 16 weeks! 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? It sound weird, but I want to look pregnant. People don't believe me when I tell them I'm 16 weeks along because I'm not showing at all (I'm really tall and the doctor chuckled when I asked her and said "there's lots of room in there, you may not show until 7 or 8 months!). I shouldn't complain, but it's a weird feeling. 3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? The strangest thing is what I haven't wanted to eat. Not into coffee at all, normally love it. Not really into sweets (which should be a good thing!) 4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? I've bought one thing so far, I like to be done by early December if I can
Welcome to my world, friend. I still don't notice my own bump, and people around me are just starting to. Plus I feel no movement yet (Thanks, Anterior Placenta!) so I barely even feel pregnant. It makes me feel like a stranger in a strange land!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Sitting is starting to be uncomfortable, because my back hurts and my ribs are hurting too. I think they're just getting crowded. I feel better standing or laying down, which is hard at work since I can't be on my feet all day long.
I started registry stalking over the weekend and I'm amazed at how much has already been bought. My shower is still 2.5 weeks away. I have some repeats on my BRU and Target registries, so I tell myself I have to stalk or I'll end up with doubles
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? I love anything with peanut butter. PBJ has been a staple for me the whole pregnancy. I've been eating tons of Raisin Bran and Cap'n Crunch too. I also love pickles and put them on everything. So basically I'm the pregnancy stereotype, ha.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Usually not until November, but I'm going to try to be at least halfway done before the baby comes in mid November.
Post by christy082 on Sept 15, 2014 11:00:38 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 18w 1d
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? AW: my mom bought us our crib this weekend (my H's aunt works for TRU and gets a discount and had a coupon that expired Saturday, so we went ahead and got it early). It's now set up in the nursery! Vent: Like nextbigthing, I'm also kinda bummed I'm not really showing yet. My H and I notice a difference, but most other people don't. I'm a bit overweight to begin with and carry weight in my middle, so that doesn't help.
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Nothing weird. In the beginning, I wanted bagel, egg and cheese a lot. No other cravings since then. But this weekend we went out to lunch at a local place and I had the best thin crust pizza- olive oil, cheese, pepperoni, hot yellow peppers and tomatoes. It was so good, it's all I think about now, LOL.
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Well, right after Christmas, I hit the after Christmas sales. But as far during the current season, usually the beginning of November. I like to be done if possible by Black Friday weekend.
2. The nursery is almost complete! Just waiting on the chair to arrive and the curtains to go off B/O.
3. In the beginning, I couldn't get enough sour stuff. I'm surprised I didn't permanently damage my mouth. Now, I'm all about the sweets, which is no bueno. I promised to get myself in check this week.
4. Cyber Monday. It's when I do the bulk of my shopping. I can't stand the crowds and terrible parking at the malls, shopping centers, etc.
Post by estrellita on Sept 15, 2014 11:19:38 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 17 weeks (wow, why does this seem SO FAR?!)
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Appointment last week went well, nothing exciting. Got blood taken for the quad screen. I'm starting to look a little more pregnant and I'm trying to convince myself that some of these random feelings have to be baby!
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Nothing really weird. Sweets and carbs mostly. I definitely need to watch it with those!
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Depends. I do a little online shopping black Friday but the rest I just do when I have time. I'm terrible at coming up with good ideas so if I think of something I need to get it ASAP!
1. 27w6d 2. Had a great week physically, so that's a relief. I think last week was an anomaly. We are finally making progress on figuring out the nursery - exciting! 3. I went through a long soup phase. Then a pickle phase (but only a certain type of pickle, lol). I would have bought stock in ModMarket if I had known how often I'd be eating there. 4. Whenever I get around to it? I suppose I should start early this year. In my copious free time.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week?
-We'll hit the viability milestone on Thursday.
-I ordered the crib on Friday and it should be in some time this week. We had to go with a different one because none of the stores I checked had the original one we were looking at.
-I have my 1 hr glucose test tomorrow. I just want to get it over with. I don't have to fast, and I'll drink the drink at home, so I'm hoping it won't be too bad.
3. Have you had any weird cravings or combinations of foods that you've been enjoying? Not any weird cravings, but I've been eating way more fast food than normal. I know it's not good, but it's so easy for lunch, and I don't have to cook
4. When do you usually start your holiday gift shopping? Usually toward the end of October or beginning of November. I actually don't have too many gifts to buy, but the people I have to buy for are incredibly hard to do so.