Weekly check-in, 4/30

[FastHands]

Whaaaaassup ladies??

I'm just tagging rachelgreen so she remembers we're here.

I know Rach has more betas tomorrow, so GL to her and anyone else who has tests or u/s etc etc!

I'll be 21 weeks tomorrow. I think he shifted again, because I'm feeling less movement than I was before. Doing a surprisngly good job of not over-analyzing that.

[bluelikejazz]

10 weeks tomorrow. I had about a week of feeling awesome. Nausea all but gone, able to stay up past 8:00pm, etc. Then yesterday the nausea came back, and I was pooped at 8:30 and went to bed.

I bought 2 pairs of pants last weekend at Goodwill that were a size up. I'm not ready to admit defeat and get maternity pants, but I needed some relief. $12 total. A pair of Banana Republic Khakis and a pair of Loft gray slacks. Win! Now if only I could find a Goodwill with a maternity section...

No tests or appointments until week after next.

[Deleted]

22w. We are going to Omaha tomorrow. Someone on GotP mentioned calling their doctor before traveling. I, uh, didn't realize I should do that. I have compression socks and comfy clothes ready, am planning on an aisle seat (flying via Southwest so no picking ahead of time) so I can walk around if necessary, and drinking lots of water. I guess it's not too late to call?

Still not feeling any movement. I'm wearing regular clothes, including regular pants, today. I just look fat, not pregnant (though fat was my pre-pg state too)

[FastHands]

Apr 30, 2014 9:40:54 GMT -5 @mrsspunky said:

22w. We are going to Omaha tomorrow. Someone on GotP mentioned calling their doctor before traveling. I, uh, didn't realize I should do that. I have compression socks and comfy clothes ready, am planning on an aisle seat (flying via Southwest so no picking ahead of time) so I can walk around if necessary, and drinking lots of water. I guess it's not too late to call?

Still not feeling any movement. I'm wearing regular clothes, including regular pants, today. I just look fat, not pregnant (though fat was my pre-pg state too)

I didn't know about calling your doctor before that thread, either! I'll be travelling at 24w, but I have a Dr appt before then and I guess I'll ask. It sounds like most ppl who brought their records didn't need them anyway, though.

[linz]

Apr 30, 2014 9:40:54 GMT -5 @mrsspunky said:

22w. We are going to Omaha tomorrow. Someone on GotP mentioned calling their doctor before traveling. I, uh, didn't realize I should do that. I have compression socks and comfy clothes ready, am planning on an aisle seat (flying via Southwest so no picking ahead of time) so I can walk around if necessary, and drinking lots of water. I guess it's not too late to call?

Still not feeling any movement. I'm wearing regular clothes, including regular pants, today. I just look fat, not pregnant (though fat was my pre-pg state too)

Hey me and azurely are in Omaha! Hollllllaa. What will you be doing/seeing while here?

[linz]

I'll be 10 weeks Friday. No appt this week. I hate weeks like this because they are so slow. I've been tired like usual lately. Most of my bloat seemed to go away so my work pants actually fit now. But I can tell my stomach sticks out a little more. I had a wedding last weekend and have another this weekend. I ordered a pop and told people it was "rum and coke" if they asked

I also made my first OB appt. I stay with the RE thru my NT Scan so will see OB June 6. As much as I love my RE I'm ready to see him and feel like a more normal pg person.

Oh and PIO stops Saturday. 2 more shots to do!!!!!!!!!!!!! I added them up and I've done 76 shots since Dec 30. Holy hell, my poor body.

[Deleted]

Apr 30, 2014 10:04:23 GMT -5 linz said:

Apr 30, 2014 9:40:54 GMT -5 @mrsspunky said:

22w. We are going to Omaha tomorrow. Someone on GotP mentioned calling their doctor before traveling. I, uh, didn't realize I should do that. I have compression socks and comfy clothes ready, am planning on an aisle seat (flying via Southwest so no picking ahead of time) so I can walk around if necessary, and drinking lots of water. I guess it's not too late to call?

Still not feeling any movement. I'm wearing regular clothes, including regular pants, today. I just look fat, not pregnant (though fat was my pre-pg state too)

Hey me and azurely are in Omaha! Hollllllaa. What will you be doing/seeing while here?

Berkshire Hathway annual shareholders meeting

[linz]

Apr 30, 2014 10:08:13 GMT -5 @mrsspunky said:

Apr 30, 2014 10:04:23 GMT -5 linz said:

Hey me and azurely are in Omaha! Hollllllaa. What will you be doing/seeing while here?

Berkshire Hathway annual shareholders meeting

Nice! I didnt realize that was this week already.

[azurely]

I'm 11.5 weeks and feeling good. My next appt is my first tri scan next Friday, then I'm released to my OB. I'm excited about that, but nervous too. I hope the next week and a half goes by quickly! If all goes well, we are planning to tell H's parents and maybe our grandparents on Mother's Day.

[rachelgreen]

hahaha, thanks FastHands

I'm 5 weeks now. I have moved to weekly blood draws for hcg, progesterone, and estrogen checks on Thursdays like Fasty said. 5/15 is my pregnancy scan/first u/s. Our parents already know because they were all aware of the ER/ET dates. We are going home for the weekend on Friday so that will be nice.

I had two nights of morning sickness over the weekend but nothing terrible. I think today is also my first true stay-out-of-my-way-moody pregnant lady day. I just don't have the patience to deal with people today, nor do I care to be nice.

[ecinereb]

37 weeks and officially full term today. I'm very swollen all over but my BP is still normal so it's apparently just normal late pregnancy fun.
I have 4 more days of work after today and then my midwife is going to the do a membrane sweep next week.
Getting excited to meet this LO.

[FastHands]

RexManningDay, I think carters has a neutrals section on their website.

[anna7602]

I'll be 27 weeks tomorrow. I had an all-day woes-of-pregnancy fest today. 3.5 hours at my doctor's this morning for the 3-hour glucose test and another 2.5 hours in the afternoon with a physical therapist for all my abdominal separation and possible pelvic separation issues. At least the therapy session ended with a nice massage. 

And now I am trying to catch up on work while two kindergarteners run around my living room. I am not feeling particularly cheery right now, but I promise to be in an excellent mood if I find out I passed the 3-hour glucose test. 

RexManningDay, I haven't shopped much for gender-neutral stuff this time because I've still got a lot from when DD was a baby, but here are the brands I remember having cute stuff: H & M, Zutano, Old Navy, and Marimekko (bright prints, but not gender-specific). Carter's was hit-or-miss. Some seasons they have cute gn stuff, some seasons it's just blah.  

[jewel]

21w5days here.

This crazy little boy is moving around A LOT! If I'm not moving at all, and he's awake, I can usually see his little wiggles and thumps on the outside. It's fun, but so strange. I feel like he's trying to break out:

Also, I flew around 16 weeks and I didn't mention it to my doctor. It didn't even cross my mind.

[FastHands]

Apr 30, 2014 15:55:53 GMT -5 jewel said:

21w5days here.

This crazy little boy is moving around A LOT! If I'm not moving at all, and he's awake, I can usually see his little wiggles and thumps on the outside. It's fun, but so strange. I feel like he's trying to break out:

Also, I flew around 16 weeks and I didn't mention it to my doctor. It didn't even cross my mind.

Skinny beyatch.
I'm looking forward to feeling baby more and from the outside, but the thought of SEEING him move creeps me out still. lol

[jewel]

Apr 30, 2014 16:07:34 GMT -5 FastHands said:

Apr 30, 2014 15:55:53 GMT -5 jewel said:

Skinny beyatch.
I'm looking forward to feeling baby more and from the outside, but the thought of SEEING him move creeps me out still. lol

LOL. If it makes you feel any better, he's been sitting right on my sciatic nerve since around 10 weeks, so I always have a little (sometimes big) limp. Having a little less room in there isn't all fun and games

I won't lie, it is weird. I love it, but it's weird. It's still shocking every time I start to feel him move around. I'm like, what the hell is going on?! Oh yeah...

My husband actually said, SERIOUSLY - "Do you know if a baby has ever clawed it's way out?" LOLOLOL. I told him maybe, and that he better be prepared in case it happens.

[FastHands]

Apr 30, 2014 16:19:01 GMT -5 jewel said:

Apr 30, 2014 16:07:34 GMT -5 FastHands said:

Skinny beyatch.
I'm looking forward to feeling baby more and from the outside, but the thought of SEEING him move creeps me out still. lol

LOL. If it makes you feel any better, he's been sitting right on my sciatic nerve since around 10 weeks, so I always have a little (sometimes big) limp. Having a little less room in there isn't all fun and games

I won't lie, it is weird. I love it, but it's weird. It's still shocking every time I start to feel him move around. I'm like, what the hell is going on?! Oh yeah...

My husband actually said, SERIOUSLY - "Do you know if a baby has ever clawed it's way out?" LOLOLOL. I told him maybe, and that he better be prepared in case it happens.

LOL at your husband! So I have a really gross VBAC story that admittedly may not be true, lol. My friend was delivered via C-section, and her mom tried for VBAC with her younger brother. Things didn't go well and they went in for another C. The story goes  that her brother's hand was wedged in the scar tissue from the previous C. LOL. I always think of that image whenever someone is overdue, like the kid is like NOPE I'M STAYING! I completely doubt the validity of this story, FTR, but the mental image cracks me the hell up.

[orangeglow]

I am 5w1d (by LMP).  I have felt absolutely fine.  My boobs are a little swollen.  I was really exhausted today, but it's also day two of rain so... 

I wish I had some symptoms that were concrete.  Our first u/s and appt is this monday so I just need to calm down until then.  Yes I am scared my lack of any symptoms means bad things.

[FastHands]

orangeglow, try not to stress too much. Intense symptoms that early are pretty rare I think.

[persa]

I'm 5ish weeks now, I guess. Based on my transfer date, my EDD is 12/26. orangeglow, I have repeat labs and my first U/S on Monday also. I'm super nervous.

My boobs are big but I attribute that to being on estradiol. Also still on crinone. Just got put on synthroid for newly diagnosed Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

The RE's restrictions right now: caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, swimming, sex, baths, lifting more than 20 lbs, raising HR above 140. rachelgreen, are you on similar restrictions?

[andthentherewere10]

Apr 30, 2014 19:48:10 GMT -5 orangeglow said:

I am 5w1d (by LMP).  I have felt absolutely fine.  My boobs are a little swollen.  I was really exhausted today, but it's also day two of rain so... 

I wish I had some symptoms that were concrete.  Our first u/s and appt is this monday so I just need to calm down until then.  Yes I am scared my lack of any symptoms means bad things.

I felt the same way.  My more concrete symptoms didn't show up until 6-7weeks.  

[linz]

Apr 30, 2014 22:04:58 GMT -5 persa said:

I'm 5ish weeks now, I guess. Based on my transfer date, my EDD is 12/26. orangeglow, I have repeat labs and my first U/S on Monday also. I'm super nervous.

My boobs are big but I attribute that to being on estradiol. Also still on crinone. Just got put on synthroid for newly diagnosed Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

The RE's restrictions right now: caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, swimming, sex, baths, lifting more than 20 lbs, raising HR above 140. rachelgreen, are you on similar restrictions?

Wow my RE said none of that. She actually never said not to have sex, I just knew not to plus I wasn't interested in it for awhile with having IVF.

orangeglow my symptoms really came and went. My boobs hurt at first and I was a little tired. Then I had days were I felt perfectly fine and it freaked me out thinking something was wrong. Around 8 weeks I got bloated and exhaustion kicked in.

[rachelgreen]

Apr 30, 2014 22:04:58 GMT -5 persa said:

The RE's restrictions right now: caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, swimming, sex, baths, lifting more than 20 lbs, raising HR above 140. rachelgreen, are you on similar restrictions?

I do not remember anything about chocolate. I sure hope I wasn't because I can promise you I've had some every day. Sex, swimming, and baths were banned until my first beta. I have still abstained from all of that. I do miss my Friday lunchtime swims though. Raising my HR above 140 was during the time between ER/ET for me. Have I worked out though? Nope, lol. I should probably give my nurse a call or email her to make sure I'm not doing something I shouldn't be.

[persa]

May 1, 2014 7:44:01 GMT -5 rachelgreen said:

Apr 30, 2014 22:04:58 GMT -5 persa said:

The RE's restrictions right now: caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, swimming, sex, baths, lifting more than 20 lbs, raising HR above 140. rachelgreen, are you on similar restrictions?

I do not remember anything about chocolate. I sure hope I wasn't because I can promise you I've had some every day. Sex, swimming, and baths were banned until my first beta. I have still abstained from all of that. I do miss my Friday lunchtime swims though. Raising my HR above 140 was during the time between ER/ET for me. Have I worked out though? Nope, lol. I should probably give my nurse a call or email her to make sure I'm not doing something I shouldn't be.

The swimming/sex/baths are because of the crinone, I believe. I'm not sure about the other stuff. It might be something they want until they clear you to go to your OB? I haven't even spoken to my doctor since I got my positive (which I'm a little disappointed by) but I guess I'll see him on Monday at the US.

[MrsAggie]

5w1d. My first hcg was 34 and 5 days later it was 327! I didn't get my results until noon the next day after many panic attacks. I had my hcg drawn again yesterday so I should be finding out today. I really want to find out when my ultrasound is!

[orangeglow]

linz and FastHands I know symptoms aren't prevalent in everyone, but it's just weird to "know" you are pregnant and yet have no indication of it whatsoever.  Monday seems soooo far away... (can you tell I have NO patience waiting for things??)

persa - good luck on Monday!  I think my appt is early like 8:30.  So at least I don't have to wait ALL DAY.  

[persa]

May 1, 2014 10:47:30 GMT -5 orangeglow said:

linz and FastHands I know symptoms aren't prevalent in everyone, but it's just weird to "know" you are pregnant and yet have no indication of it whatsoever.  Monday seems soooo far away... (can you tell I have NO patience waiting for things??)

persa - good luck on Monday!  I think my appt is early like 8:30.  So at least I don't have to wait ALL DAY.  

Mine is at 8:30 also! I'm in central time (Texas), where are you?

Yes, I rarely even say or think "I'm pregnant" even though I technically am. I think I need an US with a little heart beating t make it real. I'm not sure I'll even get that at the US appt on Monday.

I always kind of just refer or think of it as "positive HCG" or successful IVF or some such weird thing.

[rachelgreen]

I'm impatiently waiting beta #3 results from this morning. I think that as soon as a certain nosy co-worker goes to lunch I'll call my local nurse and have her cheat and look it up ( FastHands). I have the first u/s at 7 wks 2 days, two weeks from today. SIL's wedding (I'm MOH) is the very next day. The next 14 days need to pick up the pace.

[FastHands]

May 1, 2014 10:47:30 GMT -5 orangeglow said:

linz and FastHands I know symptoms aren't prevalent in everyone, but it's just weird to "know" you are pregnant and yet have no indication of it whatsoever.  Monday seems soooo far away... (can you tell I have NO patience waiting for things??)

persa - good luck on Monday!  I think my appt is early like 8:30.  So at least I don't have to wait ALL DAY.  

I hear you. I took a LOT of pregnancy tests. lol

[rachelgreen]

Hey FastHands - I cheated. I posted this on 3tc as well but... hcg is at 2410, prog is 31.47, estrogen is 523. Going well so far