Weekly check-in, 3/5

[FastHands]

Hoooow's it goin, ladies!

Congrats to K on her gorgeous twins and to Icedgems on her adorable bundle!

Who's up next?

[dana2006]

We got back from St. John over the weekend. It was a perfect trip and I feel relaxed and recharged. The island is gorgeous and has a very laid back vibe. We mostly did snorkeling from the beach and saw turtles, stingrays, a big octopus, and a nurse shark. I swam a fair amount every day and loved it. It's definitely the most exercise I've gotten in almost 5 months.

[FastHands]

That sounds awesome, Dana!

[KaraOrNot]

I am so jealous, dana2006.

I am still freaking out. After reading your anxiety after first trimester post, I had a nightmare about having a miscarriage. I woke up and went to the bathroom, just to make sure I wasn't actually bleeding. 3 more weeks till my next appointment. That is a long time to deal w/ my anxiety.

[speyedr]

I'm so jealous of your trip dana2006! Sounds like you had a great time.

I am doing well and just plugging along. Today is my 35/35! (35w0d pg and 35 days to EDD). We had maternity pictures done yesterday and can't wait to see them! We had the only hour of sunlight all day during the shoot but the wind picked up and it started raining as well so we will see how they came out.

[Deleted]

I'm 14w1d today. We are telling my extended family over the weekend, and DH's next weekend. Still tired, not really craving anything, no huge aversions except meats other than chicken are hit or miss. I mean, burgers are always fine (mmmm Five Guys) but pork chops or steak and things like that, meh.

[FastHands]

Oops, I didn't answer my own question. I'll be 13 weeks tomorrow. Had the NT scan this morning, and I was completely floored by how much s/he has grown in 2 weeks. From "ok sure, I'll believe that's the head if you tell me so!" to "HOLY CRAP I CAN SEE ITS WHOLE PROFILE"... and then s/he rolled over and showed us hir bum. haha. Yep, that's my kid all right.

We didn't get the final results of the scan in terms of the odds for specific defects (we will go over those and the blood screen with the Dr. at the next appt in 2 weeks), but the sonographer did say that she typically will talk briefly with the parents about anything she sees that looks concerning to her, but she said she didn't see anything concerning, sooo hesitant YAY! haha

We were initially going to become FB-officiall (lol) today assuming a good scan, but I thought we would have actual numbers right away. I'm still ok with doing it, but I need to discuss with DH to be sure he's on board. We both had to rush off to work, so we didn't have a chance to chat after the appt really.

As for how I'm feeling (other than relieved that baby is still growing), I'm pretty good. Energy is starting to come back and appetite is back in waves. I'm typically starving at lunch and can finally eat a full sized lunch without feeling disgusting, but I've found that when dinner rolls around, I'm not very hungry at all. It helps with portion control, though, which has always been a problem for me, sooo silver linings and whatnot.

[jewel]

3 new babies on the board. That's so exciting!!!

dana2006 - I am so jealous of your trip! Sounds heavenly.

I'm 13w5d. We had the NT scan on Monday (did the blood work a couple of weeks ago) and talked with the geneticist. Everything looks lovely, and FastHands , I was just as shocked that this little bugger actually looks almost human now. It was so crazy to see it moving all around, and I can't feel a bit of it. I'm starting to feel better, but still not really hungry. I think I've lost about 5 pounds since my BFP, but I can't button my pants. Everything is just rearranging in there.

And, I gave up chocolate for Lent...

[FastHands]

Mar 5, 2014 16:49:43 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

I am going to begrudgingly post in here. Because I am still terrrrified. I actually had a bit of a breakdown to my H earlier. On one hand, I still cannot believe that I am going to get out of the first trimester with a live baby growing in me. On the other hand, I am feeling really guilty about not letting myself get excited, because if this baby is born, it will likely be our only. And then won't I regret not savoring this time, taking weekly belly pics, etc? Ugh. SO HARD.

Anyway, I did have a scan today and everything looks good. I am 8w5d today and baby was measuring 8w4d, which the doctor said was totally fine. It looked so much bigger than last time and we saw it dancing around. H loved that.

KaraOrNot, I think I noticed when you posted last that we have the exact same due date!

Just try leaving us now, sister.


F'real though, I am SO happy for you. Try not to get down on yourself for however you are feeling. You have been through the wringer, and even people who HAVEN'T get anxious, especially in the early days. Pregnancy doesn't HAVE to be something you love every second of or savor. Sure, try to be positive if you can and focus on how far you have come already, but if the anxiety creeps in, try not to make it worse by adding guilt, yeno? You gotta feel what you feel to get through it. All that said, I really hope that every day brings you a little more calm and a little less anxiety (says the girl who was like OMAGHA I DON'T FEEL NAUSEUS ANYMORE!!).

And seriously, if it makes you feel better to come here and vent whatever anxiety or WHATEVER that you are feeling, you know we're all here for you!

[anna7602]

I am angsty, continuing with last week's theme. I have abdominal separation issues and really, really, really shouldn't have googled that for graphic images when I got home from the doctor's today.

Besides that, I have a friend who went through a lot of the TTTC stuff with me and has now distanced herself since I told her I was pregnant. I know she needs to do what's right for her, but it makes me sad. I just keep inviting her to do stuff together, calling occasionally, sending emails, etc., but I can tell she is very reserved v. how she used to be with me when we were "in this together."

[KaraOrNot]

Mar 5, 2014 16:49:43 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

I am going to begrudgingly post in here. Because I am still terrrrified. I actually had a bit of a breakdown to my H earlier. On one hand, I still cannot believe that I am going to get out of the first trimester with a live baby growing in me. On the other hand, I am feeling really guilty about not letting myself get excited, because if this baby is born, it will likely be our only. And then won't I regret not savoring this time, taking weekly belly pics, etc? Ugh. SO HARD.

Anyway, I did have a scan today and everything looks good. I am 8w5d today and baby was measuring 8w4d, which the doctor said was totally fine. It looked so much bigger than last time and we saw it dancing around. H loved that.

KaraOrNot, I think I noticed when you posted last that we have the exact same due date!

Yes, I am 8w5d too! How exciting!

[murdock]

Hugs to everyone!
It's great to read these updates!
For those feeling stressed or sick, I hope it doesn't last long.

[cheesepuff]

Hi everyone...
I'm new over here. Reading what RexManning wrote was like reading my own thoughts. I am also nervous, and stuff about this. Yesterday I had my 7w6d scan... Everything looks good. I have been "released" from my RE except for bloodwork hormone monitoring, and will be continuing care with my OB.
I wish I could be more excited.... And I guess every week, some of my nervousness goes away.

[picksthemusic]

Checking in somewhat late here. I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow. My belly decided to get bigger last night, and now my pants are WAY too tight for comfort. Thank God my new maternity scrubs come on Tuesday. Ugh.

Glad to see so many people sticking around and new babies!! Yay for new babies!

[andthentherewere10]

31 weeks here. Passed my 3 hr glucose test, thank goodness. Flying across country next week...a little nervous about that.

[thatgirl2478]

just had my first ultrasound - measured 8w2d as of Thursday - 171 (or maybe she said 177...?) heartbeat seen & heard. Only 1 little gummy bear in there .

I go back in early April for the NT scan & blood work.

Other than that nothing exciting going on. We're waiting to find out how much of a douche our potential buyer is going to be (he asked for a ridiculous number of upgrades and some questionable 'fixes' and when we declined to meet his demands he insisted we pay him $3500 at closing... not gonna happen buddy. So we've sent an email to his lawyer indicating that he needs to figure out what defects he wants fixed and we'll work from there - but we're not doing any upgrades at this point).