Mom-to-be Monday (on Tuesday)

[Yankees21]

Sorry guys, yesterday was crazy for me! Trying to finish things up at work and at home.

1. How far along are you this week?
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave  )

[aqualuv]

1. I'm 16 weeks, 5 days today, but on Thursday I'll be 17 weeks, woo hoo!
2. An AW: I went to the doctor today and we got to hear the heartbeat again. It's such a comforting feeling. And thankfully I've been feeling really good lately so I'm happy.
3. Hmm...I guess my mom
4. We watch Walking Dead, Almost Human (season is over now though), Brooklyn 99 and that's it for current shows. We did just finish watching Spartacus because we never watched it. I really enjoyed Homeland if you haven't ever watched it.

[Yankees21]

1. How far along are you this week? 38.5 weeks
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? Just waiting for baby to come! I had a big thing I needed to finish at work yesterday, so now I'm finally ready.
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? After my husband, my mom- she couldn't WAIT for us to have kids.
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) All time, I like Friends and Gilmore Girls. Lately I've liked Breaking Bad and Orange is the New Black. Planning to watch American Horror Story, House of Cards Season Two, and I've heard really good things about Friday Night Lights but never saw it.

[rbp]

1. How far along are you this week? 19 weeks

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? I am on spring break! I'm trying to embrace my bump because I'm definitely showing now, and there's no more fitting into non-maternity clothes (other than flowy dresses and leggings).

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? Definitely my BFF. She's the only IRL person I had told that we were TTC. She has the most adorable toddler and was so excited for us!

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) My current watch list is New Girl, Mindy Project, Modern Family, and Parks and Recreation. I'm also catching up on Revenge on Hulu.

[IndiaInk]

1. How far along are you this week?  31w5d
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? I have finally figured out a plan for my farm help for when the baby is born.  We will have 1,200 chicks in the brooder when the baby is born, as well as our regular cattle, sheep, and chickens to care for.  I'm having the baby at literally the most intense time of the year for farm work, so I've been a bit stressed.  But I'm glad to have an assistant hired and a schedule made up...makes me feel better.  
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?  DH and my best friend. 
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )  Recent Netflix favorites have been Orange is the New Black, Call the Midwife, Breaking Bad, New Girl, old episodes of The Office, and Sister Wives (lol).  

[IndiaInk]

Mar 11, 2014 12:57:42 GMT -5 Yankees21 said:

1. How far along are you this week? 38.5 weeks
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? Just waiting for baby to come! I had a big thing I needed to finish at work yesterday, so now I'm finally ready.
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? After my husband, my mom- she couldn't WAIT for us to have kids.
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) All time, I like Friends and Gilmore Girls. Lately I've liked Breaking Bad and Orange is the New Black. Planning to watch American Horror Story, House of Cards Season Two, and I've heard really good things about Friday Night Lights but never saw it.

Friday Night Lights is excellent.  I loved that show!

[Yankees21]

Mar 11, 2014 13:03:49 GMT -5 IndiaInk said:

Mar 11, 2014 12:57:42 GMT -5 Yankees21 said:

1. How far along are you this week? 38.5 weeks
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? Just waiting for baby to come! I had a big thing I needed to finish at work yesterday, so now I'm finally ready.
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? After my husband, my mom- she couldn't WAIT for us to have kids.
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) All time, I like Friends and Gilmore Girls. Lately I've liked Breaking Bad and Orange is the New Black. Planning to watch American Horror Story, House of Cards Season Two, and I've heard really good things about Friday Night Lights but never saw it.

Friday Night Lights is excellent.  I loved that show!

I don't know why I never watched it when it was on, but it sounds like my type of show!

[MrsDarcy]

1. 19w4d
2. I think we're on the cusp of feeling her from the outside! I've felt her from the outside a couple times, but my H hasn't yet, or not strongly enough.
3. Probably my H.
4. These are ones that I liked: Felicity, Friday Night Lights, Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Seinfeld, Drop Dead Diva, Grey's Anatomy, Private practice, Parenthood

[smock]

1. 28 weeks today!

2. Mr. Smock's HR just told him that FMLA doesn't apply to fathers, only mothers. They are so wrong. Here's hoping they aren't total dicks about him taking unpaid leave!

3. I ran into the bedroom and woke up Mr. Smock (I was so excited to test that I woke up at 6am on a Saturday, lol). After that, my mom, sister, and BFF.

4. I just started watching Justified on Amazon Prime, and so far I like it! I'm also planning to watch Veronica Mars on maternity leave since I've never watched it, and I heard a rumor that some seasons of America's Next Top Model are on Prime. 

[Yankees21]

Mar 11, 2014 13:11:29 GMT -5 smock said:

1. 28 weeks today!

2. Mr. Smock's HR just told him that FMLA doesn't apply to fathers, only mothers. They are so wrong. Here's hoping they aren't total dicks about him taking unpaid leave!

3. I ran into the bedroom and woke up Mr. Smock (I was so excited to test that I woke up at 6am on a Saturday, lol). After that, my mom, sister, and BFF.

4. I just started watching Justified on Amazon Prime, and so far I like it! I'm also planning to watch Veronica Mars on maternity leave since I've never watched it, and I heard a rumor that some seasons of America's Next Top Model are on Prime. 

That is ridiculous that someone in HR would say that!

[smock]

Mar 11, 2014 13:22:08 GMT -5 Yankees21 said:

Mar 11, 2014 13:11:29 GMT -5 smock said:

1. 28 weeks today!

2. Mr. Smock's HR just told him that FMLA doesn't apply to fathers, only mothers. They are so wrong. Here's hoping they aren't total dicks about him taking unpaid leave!

3. I ran into the bedroom and woke up Mr. Smock (I was so excited to test that I woke up at 6am on a Saturday, lol). After that, my mom, sister, and BFF.

4. I just started watching Justified on Amazon Prime, and so far I like it! I'm also planning to watch Veronica Mars on maternity leave since I've never watched it, and I heard a rumor that some seasons of America's Next Top Model are on Prime. 

That is ridiculous that someone in HR would say that!

I know! His HR is such a joke. He sent them a link to the government page saying that men and women are both eligible for FMLA because of the birth (or adoption) of a child. Hopefully they can read good. 

[bowies]

1. How far along are you this week?
23w tomorrow! (I think...is it wrong that I'm starting to lose count?)

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
Oh, you know, only being harassed at work because I'm pregnant. Otherwise things are pretty mellow.

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?
My parents. It's their first grandchild and they've been patiently waiting it out.

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch?
I can binge watch pretty much anything on Bravo or TLC. Sorry, not sorry. On my Netflix/Amazon Prime list: Veronica Mars (all time fave), Suits, 30 Rock, Parks & Recreation, Mad Men, OITNB, House of Cards, Tudors, Downton Abbey, ANTM, and probably a bunch more I can't recall. I haven't watched all these yet - HoC and the last season of the Tudors are on deck once I finish rewatching Veronica Mars again. I plan to add Breaking Bad and Parenthood to this list when I go on ML.

ETA:  Scandal is on my rewatch list and Damages is on my to-watch list.  We also have HBO Go (my H loves TV can you tell) and there are quite a few series on there that will keep me occupied.

[lulu21]

1. How far along are you this week?
I'm due Friday soooo 39 and 4 days eeeek
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
I thought I was in labor last night, turned out I really needed to pee. I could barely get out of bed to go and was in excruciating pain. Total false alarm. Oh and I'm getting my final pedicure.... And a lady is in here eating chick fil a and it smells soooooo good. Oh and I feel terrible I haven't shaved in forever because I can't reach... This poor guy doing my pedicure
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? Our parents!
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) I'm excited to watch Ellen every day other than that, I'm
Sure I'll watch a lot of Big Bang reruns, and Greys.

[MrsDarcy]

Mar 11, 2014 13:24:38 GMT -5 bowies said:

I can binge watch pretty much anything on Bravo or TLC. Sorry, not sorry. On my Netflix/Amazon Prime list: Veronica Mars (all time fave), Suits, 30 Rock, Parks & Recreation, Mad Men, OITNB, House of Cards, Tudors, Downton Abbey, ANTM, and probably a bunch more I can't recall. I haven't watched all these yet - HoC and the last season of the Tudors are on deck once I finish rewatching Veronica Mars again. I plan to add Breaking Bad and Parenthood to this list when I go on ML.

ETA:  Scandal is on my rewatch list and Damages is on my to-watch list.  We also have HBO Go (my H loves TV can you tell) and there are quite a few series on there that will keep me occupied.

Man, I keep reading these and wanting to edit my post for more tv shows! Y'all watch good shows!

[rbp]

Mar 11, 2014 13:45:36 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

How far along are you this week? 38 weeks 2 days


2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
Random- Things are getting real. In less than two weeks, we will have another member of the family. 
AW - CrossFit is still going really well. CF days are now my favorite 2 days of the week. 
Slight Vent - Dear Friends and Family, there is no need to do the "Is the baby here yet?" checks. I appreciate your enthusiasm. We let you know when the last baby arrived 4 years ago. We will do the same with this one. Trust, you will find out when baby 2 is here. LOL

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? Our 3 year old daughter. She's so excited. 


4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) The IT Crowd, Scandal, Lie To Me, House of Cards, The Game, anything on Bravo, Downton Abby  these are good starters. Netflix is awesome for series binges .  Hulu is great for streaming after the show airs. 

OMG! With no ticker, I had no idea you were so far along!

I have been guilty of "is the baby here yet?" in the past. Kind of like poor wedding etiquette before planning a wedding myself. Somehow it never occurred to me how irritating this would be. Sorry pregnant ladies!

[catsarecute]

1. How far along are you this week? 35 weeks on Thursday. I can hardly believe it.

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? I just had a meeting with my boss about handing my work load over to two brand new, fill ins and I think it might be easier to deliver my baby, come back to work immediately, finish out the school year and THEN take maternity leave. That way, I won't have to do all this silly prep work that I don't think it necessary. Their role will be so small that it just seems foolish.

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? Ohhhh that is a tough one! We waited to tell our immediate families for 3 weeks which I can't believe we actually did. I tell my mom everything so keeping that a secret was killer. I was really excited to tell my best friend, who was the first person I called after telling my husband. We cried together. It was a special moment!

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) Orange is the New Black starts again in June! I've been watching episodes of The Office on my ipad while I walk on the treadmill. Season 3 is the best and even though I've seen the episodes over and over, they still make me laugh.

[formerlyak]

1. How far along are you this week? 34.5 weeks

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? I am tired of going to L&D with contractions and having to be pumped with fluids or drugs to get them to stop. I was at my OB this morning and she is going to start monitoring me twice a week in the office, so hopefully that will slow down the contractions. I found out this morning that because I am delivering in a Catholic hospital, I can't have my tubes tied - they don't allow it. Baby is head in my pelvis and measuring a week ahead, so that explains all the cramping and pressure. Since the timing of my early contractions is similar to what I experienced with ds, they think that is just what my body does when I have a baby in there - lucky me! They don't prescribe bedrest for the early contractions anymore like they did 8 years ago because I'm not dilating and it has been shown that it isn't that effective, so at least I can still be at work and getting paid for the next few weeks and not bored out of my skull on my couch.

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? DH since I tested at lunch one day on a whim and then DS because he's been asking when he gets to be a big brother for 4 years - he started asking the month I found out my ex (his dad) was having an affair.

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) Gossip Girl is good mindless entertainment for maternity leave. House of Cards if you have netflix.

[SJ]

1. How far along are you this week?  23w3d
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?  No- just moving along
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?  My mom
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )  Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, Scandal, Game of Thrones, Newsroom, Downton Abbey, Amazing Race, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, West Wing, Masters of Sex, Sister Wives....I'm sure there are more

[radical]

1. How far along are you this week?  15w1d

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?  I have an appt tomorrow. After 2 losses, I am a nervous wreck to hear that sweet heartbeat again! I don't even feel like I can breathe a sigh of relief of being out of the 1st Tri because I'm so scared something happened after my 11w appt. Tomorrow can't come soon enough!!

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?  Honestly, I'm having trouble feeling excited to tell people because I don't want to break their hearts with another loss. I'm getting better tho and am very excited to tell my coworkers after the appt tomorrow.

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )  We are big TV watchers - Amazing Race, New Girl, Grey's, Revenge, The Voice, Girls, Mad Men, Son of Anarchy, Breaking Bad.

[D2M]

1. How far along are you this week? 27 weeks, 5 days

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? Took the one-hour glucose test yesterday. I curbed my sugar intake all weekend, which is basically like taking up a flossing habit the night before going to the dentist. I marked the end of the test by stopping by a fancy bakery for a ginger-molasses cookie. Hopeless. I really hope I don't have GD.

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? My mother, hands down. She cried.

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )
I can't quit SVU, even though it gets more ridiculous every episode. Some binge-worthy shows via Netflix: Call the Midwife (new season airs at the end of the month -- holla), Downton Abbey, Lost, Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights, Parks & Rec, The Office, The Tudors.

This is a pretty fun test to decide what to watch, btw: www.buzzfeed.com/mackenziekruvant/what-should-you-be-binge-watching-on-netflix-right-now

[speyedr]

1. How far along are you this week? 36 weeks
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? Started to get super uncomfortable this last week. I am ready for LO to come anytime. 
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? DH! We did Clomid with IUI to get here so there was a lot of anticipation. 
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ). LOVED Breaking Bad, it's on Netflix. I currently watch Chicago Fire, Chicago PD and Bones. 

[theatre4life]

1. How far along are you this week?
16 weeks on Thursday

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
AW: getting back into the workout routine, checking with the doc to see if I can bike to work still. 

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?
Probably my parents or my bff (though he figured it out before I could actually tell him, apparently I am a lush.)

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )
Castle, Almost Human, NCIS, NCIS LA, Brooklyn Nine-nine, Recruits, Bones

[centralsquare]

1. How far along are you this week?
11w! I can taste the glorious 2nd tri ;-)

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
Tired of looking fat, ready to have a bump.

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? 
Mom and Dad and my sister. I am waiting till I'm further along to tell my 3 yr old niece who is going to GO NUTS.

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )
Former:
Sports Night
Friday Night Lights
West Wing
The Wire

Current:
The Good Wife
Scandal
Nashville
Modern Family

[Blue Moon]

1. How far along are you this week?
14 weeks 5 days

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
My mom is booking my shower this week.  She just called and said all dates in June are already booked, so we're looking at July now.  I'm still a little apprehensive being PGAL, and I wanted to wait a little longer before booking anything.  Now, I realize I don't have that luxury.  This is really happening!

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?
I tested when I woke up as my H was literally walking out the door to work.  I didn't want to tell him then have him rush off to work right away, so I kept it to myself for 12 hours until we were both home again.  It seemed endless at the time, but he was so excited since we were expecting it to take a while with my one tube.  Also, I wrapped up a pair of baby socks to give my mom at Christmas to announce.  Her reaction was absolutely priceless, and I wish we would have videotaped it. 

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )
I watch too much TV... I love Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, House of Cards, OITNB, Modern Family, The Voice, and I LOVE the show on HGTV Beachfront Bargain Hunters. 

[gerberdaisy]

1. How far along are you this week?
16w, 3 days. Can't believe how fast its going!

2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
Not much, ready to have a bump and not like I ate too much. Also, do not understand how according to the doctor I've only gained 2 lbs. I feel like I've gained 10+.

3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?
Not sure, was pretty nervous to tell people, guess my parents?

4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave )
oh, I don't know...mad men, veronica mars, gilmore girls,

[bowies]

I have an AW to add: my BFF just called - she's pregnant! I can't share with anyone IRL so I have to blab here. Our babies will be roughly 4 months apart. Squeeeee.

[loira]

1. How far along are you this week?
15w4d already! Time seems to have flown since my 12 week scan.
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week?
We had a midwife appointment today. Blood pressure etc. looked good and she was able to pick up the heartbeat on the doppler, so I am reassured until our 20 week scan.
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant?
My brother and sister. We waited until 12 weeks to tell them since I didn't want them to get excited only to be let down if we had another loss. They were so cute and happy about it. They are considerably younger than me (16 and 19) so it's a big deal to them to be an aunt and uncle as none of their friends are yet.
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch?
We're really into Fringe lately. We also like Doc Martin, Nurse Jackie, Vikings, Scandal and NCIS.

[Yankees21]

Mar 11, 2014 16:04:07 GMT -5 bowies said:

I have an AW to add: my BFF just called - she's pregnant! I can't share with anyone IRL so I have to blab here. Our babies will be roughly 4 months apart. Squeeeee.

My BFF is 11 weeks behind me and it's so much fun, now and I'm sure when the kiddos are little

[robyn]

1. How far along are you this week? 19w5d
2. Any pregnancy related AWs, vents, or randoms you want to share this week? We have our anatomy scan tomorrow!! I'm getting excited to find out what we are having, and DH is super excited. Vent has to be the damn gestational diabetes. I've never been so emotional/stressed out/scared/mad all at the same time. I'd say the last two weeks has been as hard as the week my mom died. I can't imagine doing this for 20 more weeks either.
3. Who were you most excited to tell when you found out you were pregnant? My parents (dad, stepmom and little sister), and my girlfriends.
4. What are your favorite current/former TV shows, or what is on your list to watch? (Selfishly trying to make a list for maternity leave ) Hmmm..Favorites: Dawson's Creek, Las Vegas, 90210 (the original one) Melrose Place, King of Queens, Freaks & Geeks, Weeds, Friends, Party of 5, Top Gear (the British One), Roseanne, Saved by the Bell, Orange is the New Black

Read more: pandce.proboards.com/thread/299826/mom-monday-on-tuesday#ixzz2vh5reviu

[bowies]

Mar 11, 2014 16:25:28 GMT -5 Yankees21 said:

Mar 11, 2014 16:04:07 GMT -5 bowies said:

I have an AW to add: my BFF just called - she's pregnant! I can't share with anyone IRL so I have to blab here. Our babies will be roughly 4 months apart. Squeeeee.

My BFF is 11 weeks behind me and it's so much fun, now and I'm sure when the kiddos are little

I told her she's too early, I won't be able to hand over any maternity clothes until late summer, lol. At least now we can shop together again. My H will be so relieved. She got married a month after I did so apparently we're just going to knock out our big life changes together.