Mom-to-Be Monday 1-26

[kellsbelles]

1. How far along are you this week?
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?

[kellsbelles]

1. How far along are you this week? 18w5d

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? We booked our baby shower venue, bought the nursery furniture and booked our doula this weekend

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? We had been trying over a year. Just starting fertility treatments/testing when we got our bfp!

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? We have a mini schnauzer who has been our child substitute for the past 7 years.

[krystee]

1. 30 weeks tomorrow!! Seeing that 3 makes it feel very close!
2. We bought the furniture this weekend and made a big to-do list of everything that needs to be done in the next several weeks. My mom is coming to help hang curtains tomorrow and she is sewing a crib skirt and a glider pillow for us this week.
3. Trying for a little less than two years. IUI#2 was the lucky one.
4. We have two labs we adopted when they were 1/1.5. They are 9 and 8 now. I know the older one will be great with him (though I am positive she will think baby toys are dog toys) and the other will be a little jealous because he is a giant cuddle bug and wants to be pet 24/7.

[meltoine]

1. 8 weeks this week.

2. I feel awful. I've been sick for 9 days now, and DS1 is sick too. Im so over feeling like crap.

3. We were kind of.....whatever. We weren't really trying, but I was in the process of trying to treat a short luteal phase with my doctor. For about 8 months, my luteal phase was 7-8 days. We wanted to TTC in the summer/fall, so I was working on getting my LP taken care of so we'd have a chance when the time came. So we were less than careful with our timing (we use NFP exclusively when TTA) because A.) we thought we couldn't get pregnant and B.) we were going to TTC soon anyway.

4. We have two dogs. I don't have any picture on my iPad, but we have a 12yo staff terrier and a 6yo husky/shepherd mix.

[stephlove]

1. How far along are you this week? 31+3
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Had my baby shower on Saturday. Shit's getting real.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? We had been trying for just over a year, with 2 miscarriages.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? 1 crazy chocolate lab, and 2 cats. My biggest stress factor as of late is worrying about how the dog will be around the baby. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body, but he's SUPER protective and possessive over me. We've been researching and reading up on the best ways to handle it.

[achi]

1. How far along are you this week? 14 weeks, 3 days.

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Officially second trimester! Yay! My back has been bugging me on the left side, so my good friend who is a physiotherapist came over on the weekend and assessed/mobilized me. Thankfully it's just really tight muscles so she gave me some exercises to do that should help. It feels 1000x better today.

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? We were TTC and in cycle 7.

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? We have a medium/long haired cat and a golden retriever. Basically means I could vacuum all day every day and it wouldn't be enough.

[shortstax]

Jan 26, 2015 7:46:49 GMT -5 kellsbelles said:

1. How far along are you this week?  38w3d. Let's get this show on the road!
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?  I'm just so over being pregnant. Someone in a MMM thread mentioned that the last few weeks she tried to focus on feeling the kicks and that soon they won't be there anymore. Since this is my last (fingers crossed) pregnancy, I've been trying to focus on that instead of wishing everday that my water will break, lol.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?  We tried for about 6 months, but it was more haphazard trying. I was going to grad school FT and working FT (with a toddler at home.)  I got my BFP the month after graduation, so it was a sweet surprise. 
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?  Nope, I've never had a pet. 

[bk1]

1. How far along are you this week?
38 weeks
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
Hoping for progress this week. Braxton Hicks have been increasing so taking that as a good sign. Almost have things ready for her to be here.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?
Started trying in March 2013. Had two miscarriages before this pregnancy.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?
2 dogs, pics in my sig And a turtle

[lillaguma]

1. How far along are you this week? 29w4d
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I started working on an embroidered ABC sampler for the wall this weekend and it's turning out so cute. I'm in love with it, and sitting in my glider working on it is my favorite thing to do right now.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? I had a lot of issues with my woman parts, and about a year ago finally had surgery where they found I had endometriosis. They cleaned me all out and then told me that if I wanted to have a baby now was my time, after a few months things were probably going to be messy in there again and I would have trouble conceiving. It was probably a little sooner than we would have chosen to have a baby because H is just finishing up grad school, but we decided finally to start trying, assuming it would still take a few months. Well - bfp the first month! We were very surprised but are so excited. H is thrilled that the baby will be here by graduation, he plans to carry her up on stage with him when he gets his diploma.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? No pets now - we want to get a dog someday but right now just isn't the time. Our neighbors upstairs have a little dog and we like to be his second family.

[christy082]

1. How far along are you this week? 37w 1 d

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Vents: My upper back has been killing me lately. I don't know if it's my bra or posture or what, but it's so annoying. My anxiety is increasing lately. I just find myself worrying about everything. Worrying about getting sick and being sick while I"m in labor. Worrying about the baby being okay. Worrying about getting through labor. Worrying about being able to breastfeed. Ugh. I've been pretty good this whole pregnancy with my anxiety but lately I'm just finding things to worry about!

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? We were trying for 4 months. I had went off BCP in October 2013 but we still used condoms through Jan. 2014 so my body could regulate and because I had to have an outpatient procedure in January requiring anesthesia. Started TTC in Feb. 2014, BFP June 2014.

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? One pup named Daisy.

[miamigirl]

1. How far along are you this week? 9 weeks 1 day

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I've been feeling terrible this week. I have terrible morning sickness and I'm exhausted. But hey, if it means a healthy baby, I can deal with it. I hope I get my energy back soon, I miss the gym.

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? We tried for 9 months before our first BFP. Unfortunately we lost that baby at 10 weeks. We waited a couple cycles after the D&C and got pregnant again the first cycle! I couldn't believe it. I was sure it was going to take us another 9 months.

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? Yes, a lovely 8 month pup. Btw, is anyone doing anything special regarding training your pets for when the baby arrives? 

Bonus pic, just because he's gorgeous

[Deleted]

1. 35 weeks.

2. Feeling decent. This week I start seeing the doctor every week.

Getting a bit panicky about all the things to do. And I found out I have a new boss as of next Monday which is NOT ideal. So work will be more stressful than I had hoped.

3. We tried for 8ish months. Not always that hard though. The first month we really buckeled down with our timing, I got pregnant.

4. No pets. I think about getting a dog sometimes but I'm pretty sure it's just too much work/mess at this point.

[pooh8402]

1. How far along are you this week?
15w5d
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
Getting anxious to feel this baby (although realistically I know it won't happen for a few weeks still) and getting anxious to find out boy/girl.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?
We TTC for 2 years, got pregnant with IVF #1.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?
2 dogs. A male golden retriever named Murphy, 7 years old. My first born. And a female Westie mix named Mandy, ~4 years old. I know Murphy will be excellent with the baby (he is extremely patient around my young niece and nephew) but Mandy will probably run and hide, lol.

[dearprudence]

1. How far along are you this week?
22 weeks tomorrow
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
I'm already at the "uncomfortable" stage of pregnancy and am annoyed because it's too early.  Especially given that last time I never hit the uncomfortable stage.  Now I get RLP every time I yawn, sciatica, and I already have trouble getting up from seated.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?
We got pregnant cycle 5.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?
We've got one 8 year old dog.  He wasn't thrilled when we brought home our son.  He spends most of the time looking at us like we're crazy.  I always imagined if we got pregnant again he'd take out a want ad looking for a new home, but so far he's still with us.  (Which could just mean no one is responding to his "please take me away from this madhouse" ad.)

[montywho]

1. How far along are you this week? 13w3d
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Had the harmony test done Friday so anxiously wanting to get through this week to hopefully get results early next week.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? Trying for a year. On our 12th Cycle got pregnant with IUI#1.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? A 5 year old half Pomeranian half Chihuahua. How can something so small shed so much. And a 13 year black cat. 
 

[sassafrass]

1. How far along are you this week? 16 weeks today
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? 16 week blood was scheduled for tomorrow but postponed because of this impending blizzard
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? Married for almost 8 years and taking no precautions. Actively working with an RE for about 1.5 years. This was IVF
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? 2 dogs that total about 18 pounds. A yorkie and a Yorkie chihuahua mix


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[ellipsis]

1. How far along are you this week? 11 weeks
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? We told family this weekend. My mom asked me if it was on purpose (wow, thanks mom!) and my MIL sobbed for like 5 minutes. I guess you could say I got the 2 extremes covered!
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? Trying, and very grateful that it only took about 4 months.
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? We have a crazy 3 year old boxer who thinks he is a lap dog.

[centralsquare]

Jan 26, 2015 7:46:49 GMT -5 kellsbelles said:

1. How far along are you this week?
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?

1. 32w
2. I had my shower on Saturday! It was so completely lovely. We are lucky this baby is so loved before s/he even makes an appearance!
3. Trying. One month. That was after taking three months off after a loss. 
4. Yes, an almost 9-yr-old golden retriever!

[noodleoo]

1. How far along are you this week?  24 weeks!

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?  I'm too tired to vent.  

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?  We were TTC.  We were lucky and got pg the first month, which in itself was a huge surprise!  I was geared up for it to take 6-12 months.

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?  Nope.  We're not pet people.

[Monica Geller]

1. How far along are you this week? 31 weeks


2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? We "graduated" from our labor & birth class yesterday. I'm glad we did the class. It helped relieve a lot of anxiety we were both having about the whole process.


3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? TTC for 2 years; got pregnant when we did injections and timed intercourse.


4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? 1 cat

[hainesherway]

1. How far along are you this week? 21w1d

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?  TMI- I tried prunes last night to help with the constipation and I ended up in the bathroom 3 times this morning!  In other news, I'm busy looking for venues for my baby shower since my first 2 choices have fallen through.

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?  We were trying for 1.5 years, with fertility treatments for 9 months.

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? Yes, I have a 2-year old dog who we got from a rescue about a year ago.  She's so sweet!

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[christy082]

Jan 26, 2015 11:07:43 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Also, I have my first midwife appointment tomorrow and I'm so anxious she won't be able to find a heartbeat.

((Hugs)) Hope your appointment goes well.

[brandienee]

1.) I am 7 weeks.
2.) hellooo morning sickness. This is awful. I've been felling ill from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. Yikes. I am trying to be grateful, but dude.
3.) we were trying. It took us about 6 months. H's work schedule got in the way a couple of times.
4.) we have a dog and a cat. I don't know how to describe how much I love them.

[mcfelix]

1. How far along are you this week?
10 weeks, 3 days

2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week?
Feeling crappy and exhausted. Told my parents this weekend - they are so excited, which we knew they would be.
We have our first ultrasound tomorrow so I hope this snow doesn't affect that.

3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long?
Trying, but it happened the very first month after IUD removal. Thrilling! We tried for a year, and got pregnant with DS on our first IUI. So it's really awesome it happened so quickly this time.

4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)?
Sadly, our dog passed away last August. We will get another dog eventually - DS loves dogs so so much.

[Deleted]

1. 40w5d 
2. Eviction notice has been served. Squatters will officially be evicted on Wednesday evening. Stay tuned.
3. We were not-not trying. We stopped using BC in February with the expectation that we could just bang freely for a few months before worrying about timing. My body, apparently, had other thoughts in mind.
4. We have 3 cats, Wilhelm (13), Otto and Ferdinand (2 year old brothers). They are awesome cats, mischievous and fun and cuddly, though the younger ones don't like strangers. Wilhelm is more like a puppy. 





Ferdinand is the black one, Otto is the grey one in the front, Wilhelm is the grey one in the back.

[Deleted]

Jan 26, 2015 11:07:43 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Also, I have my first midwife appointment tomorrow and I'm so anxious she won't be able to find a heartbeat.

Fingers crossed for you! *hugs*

[whiskeyandwine]

1. 25 weeks tomorrow!
2. We bought the dresser/changing table and our crib shipped today. Things are starting to feel real!!
3. Trying for a few years, IUI #3 did the trick!
4. Yup, a kitty who I love so much! Meet Nell. Sorry she is huge, I'm on the app.

[whiskeyandwine]

mcfelix - I love that it happened so quickly for you this time! That gives me hope. My H is seriously convinced that the "flood gates will open" after this baby and no more TTTC ever again. Umm, ok H, if you say so. Lol

[estrellita]

1. How far along are you this week? 36 weeks! Less than a month!
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? We got a lot of things washed and the car seat bases put in this weekend! We also picked a daycare, just need to fill out the registration. Appointment today where they are checking me for the first time and doing a NST. Weekly appointments now!
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? Trying. It was cycle 12 overall but 11 actually trying, so almost a year. I had gone in to start testing and a couple weeks later got a BFP! I was shocked!
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? Yes, 2 cats, Asher and Midnight.

[preppy]

1. How far along are you this week? 6 weeks 6 days
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I'm stuck in Tampa all week and I am tired. I am going to eat my way through Tampa on the company dime, lol.
3. Were you trying or was this a surprise baby? If you were trying, for how long? We were on our 14th cycle and had just completed testing and made am RE appointment when I got the BFP:)
4. Do you have any pets at home (bonus for PIP)? I have a whippet/Boston terrier mix named Reese!