I think we're way overdue for a check-in thread!

[coribelle26]

Happy December everybody!  I've been thinking about you guys and wondering how everyone is doing.  How far along are you, and anything to report?

I'm 23 weeks today (though I was a week ahead and my last two ultrasounds).  I'm going to get another ultrasound at 28 weeks to check the baby's growth due to the cord issue, and possibly a couple more after that.  Everything has been going well, though, lots of movement these days which is awesome.  I'm also starting to look good and pregnant and I love maternity clothes more than anything.  (I feel like my butt and legs look skinnier compared to my belly, lol.)

I hope all of your babies (and their moms!) are doing well, too!

[awkwardpenguin]

DW is 12 weeks 5 days. We had our first prenatal appointment yesterday and got to hear the heartbeat. It'd been more than 4 weeks since we had an ultrasound at the RE, so hearing the heartbeat on Doppler was reassuring.

DW tested slightly positive for anticardiolipin antibody, so she needs a MFM consult before she'll be cleared to continue with the midwife practice we are going to. It was the first we had heard about it - she tested positive during the RPL panel but apparently the RE didn't think it was a big deal, or thought Lovenox in early pregnancy was sufficient treatment. We'll see what the MFM says.

[sassafrass]

8 weeks 2 days here I have an appointment with the RE tomorrow and then I should be released to my OB. I have an appointment scheduled with them next week. I'm hoping this time around, this pregnancy is as uneventful as it can get. So far so good. I feel good and hope to stay that way.

[nmosrob]

18 weeks 3 days, feeling great. Baby is starting to move a lot, I love it. Had an uneventful OB appointment yesterday, just listened to the heartbeat, and that was about it. A/S is in 2 weeks, can't wait to see her again. I think if/after we get a good scan we'll do a facebook announcement. Going shopping with a friend this weekend to start our registry, looking forward to that. We haven't done anything baby related yet, and while I know we still have plenty of time, I can't help but feel like we're slacking.

[pooh8402]

Way overdue.

I'm 8 weeks today. I had my first regular OB appointment today. Bloodwork, exam, lots of questions, and another u/s, yay! Baby looks like a frog and its heart beat jumped from 120 to 179! I personally am feeling great, very little nausea, a little tired.

I am also starting to tour daycares. One I saw yesterday, I really liked and plan to get on the wait list. One I saw today had great recommendations, and our friends take their kids there, but DH and I didn't get a good vibe. I may get on the wait list just to be on the safe side.

[starburst]

7 weeks today. Had a second ultrasound on Monday and was measuring right on schedule. Heart rate was 142. I have another ultrasound scheduled with the RE next Monday and then I may have one more with them the following week before being released to my OB.

[Monica Geller]

23 weeks!! We have another u/s tomorrow. They're thinking that baby might have a club foot, but the little stinker hasn't been cooperative and letting them get all their measurements. This will be the 3rd u/s as part of the anatomy scan! I'm hoping that they're able to get all the measurements tomorrow and that baby shows us both feet are fine. I know club foot is not the worst thing in the world, but I'd rather avoid it if at all possible.

Baby must be going through a growth spurt this week, because I'm exhausted and starving all of the time! And I love feeling all the little bumps and thumps.

[starburst604]

16w3d here! Have a checkup with the OB tomorrow and really looking forward to hearing her heartbeat again. I keep waking up in the night afraid that something will have happened since our last check 4 weeks ago

I've pretty much completed my registry online and am touring a daycare next week. Feeling pretty good all around right now and hoping to start feeling some movement soon, and also to having the anatomy scan soon, it should get scheduled at tomorrow's appt.

[MrsAggie]

I've been meaning to start a thread. We are definitely overdue so thanks for starting one!

I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow. I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia yesterday. I had a seemingly healthy pregnancy 24 hours prior and then boom, I'm off work and on a sort of modified bed rest. I'll most likely be induced at 37 weeks which is in 8 days I really want to clean, organize, and prepare but I can't do anything.

[busterpup]

I'm almost 23 weeks now and I love how many grads there are right now!

After the Down Syndrome scare, the bloodwork came back normal and the echogenic bowels are now normal as well. So, it's been a really good few weeks. I get another ultrasound in 4 weeks to check baby's palate since cleft palate/lips run in DH's family.

Good luck with your delivery MrsAggie!

[geppiegirl]

I'm a few days past 18 weeks (I think the same as nmosorb actually). Can start to see a little bump, but I'm still looking more pudgy than pregnant and can't feel any movement yet.

I have an anatomy scan/ultrasound on 12/19. We have not had an ultrasound since 9/30, so will be nice to see him and get confirmation (hopefully) that everything is OK. Might do our registry after that if everything still looks good.

Glad to see so many other successful pregnancies on here!

[kiddoc]

I'm probably a little premature posting in this thread, but I'm trying to think positive. I'm 5w1d today. My first ultrasound is scheduled next Friday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed we will hear a heartbeat.

[nmosrob]

How did your u/s go today Monica Geller? I hope it went well!

[Monica Geller]

Dec 4, 2014 16:57:33 GMT -5 nmosrob said:

How did your u/s go today Monica Geller? I hope it went well!

Aw! Thanks for asking!

U/S went well, although the MFM doc we're seeing is pretty sure we're dealing with a club foot situation. We're going to have the Maternity 21 test done to make sure that it's not part of a chromosomal issue, but the doctor said everything else growth and anatomy-wise looks "wonderful" on the u/s. He just can't say definitively via u/s if it's more than just an isolated issue. We'll get the results back in about a week and then we have a follow-up appointment in January for another growth scan. He did say there's no way of determining the severity until birth, so beyond making sure this isn't part of a bigger issue, we just wait and see.

It's not ideal, but it's treatable and we have a fantastic Children's Hospital here where baby will be in the best of hands for this.

And club foot or not, little stinker is kicking up a storm and thumping and bumping away in there.

Thanks again for asking. I love this group for all the support through everything!

[krystee]

I'm just over 22 weeks! I am starting to look really pregnant, and our anatomy scan was absolutely perfect. We went on a babymoon to Disney for the past three days (WHO GOES TO DISNEY ON A BABYMOON?? WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT AN ADULTS-ONLY BEACH!!), and I am absolutely exhausted and sore, but we had a good time. The baby had just been moving lightly for a tiny bit in the morning and at night, but for the past two days, there has been a TON of movement. I started throwing up again as a result, but I love feeling it so much that I don't really mind. We are finishing our registry this weekend because a coworker just told me she is throwing a baby shower for me and sending invitations out next week. Yikes! H and I are starting the nursery next week. I'm excited!

[catscatscats]

Almost 29 weeks here! Baby is kicking like crazy and it makes me so happy. I am so grateful.

[whiskeyandwine]

17w5d right now! Looking pregnant and feeling movement so I feel really positive about things. I bought a doppler for home which might make me a touch crazy but I love it.

Now just waiting for the 22nd when we have our a/s. Can't wait!

[Monica Geller]

Dec 6, 2014 19:18:32 GMT -5 whiskeyandwine said:

17w5d right now! Looking pregnant and feeling movement so I feel really positive about things. I bought a doppler for home which might make me a touch crazy but I love it.

Now just waiting for the 22nd when we have our a/s. Can't wait!

I didn't realize how far along you were already!! I'm so glad to hear it's going well for you!  I love feeling the movement! I'm sitting here getting "bumped" as I'm typing this.

[persa]

37 weeks today! I saw my OB this past Wednesday and I was 3-4 cm dilated and 70 % effaced. Plan is to induce me on Friday if I don't go on my own before that. (twins are "full term" earlier than singletons)

It's so weird to go from weeks of being so anxious about premature delivery to giving these boys an eviction notice. I'm excited to meet them, excited for DD to be a big sis, excited to sleep on my back. Will miss being pregnant and will miss sleeping in general, lol.

[whiskeyandwine]

Dec 6, 2014 20:00:33 GMT -5 Monica Geller said:

Dec 6, 2014 19:18:32 GMT -5 whiskeyandwine said:

17w5d right now! Looking pregnant and feeling movement so I feel really positive about things. I bought a doppler for home which might make me a touch crazy but I love it.

Now just waiting for the 22nd when we have our a/s. Can't wait!

I didn't realize how far along you were already!! I'm so glad to hear it's going well for you!  I love feeling the movement! I'm sitting here getting "bumped" as I'm typing this.

It's going so fast! 

I keep double checking my calendar like, "No, really?!" lol. 

[pooh8402]

my husband and my mom keep asking me if I can hear the heartbeat on doppler at work.

no, yall! I'm only 8 weeks! it's not even reliable until 12 weeks!

[linz]

Dec 7, 2014 3:46:17 GMT -5 persa said:

37 weeks today! I saw my OB this past Wednesday and I was 3-4 cm dilated and 70 % effaced. Plan is to induce me on Friday if I don't go on my own before that. (twins are "full term" earlier than singletons)

It's so weird to go from weeks of being so anxious about premature delivery to giving these boys an eviction notice. I'm excited to meet them, excited for DD to be a big sis, excited to sleep on my back. Will miss being pregnant and will miss sleeping in general, lol.

Thats awesome you made it full term! I NEVER though I'd go early.

[whiskeyandwine]

Dec 7, 2014 11:19:54 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

my husband and my mom keep asking me if I can hear the heartbeat on doppler at work.

no, yall! I'm only 8 weeks! it's not even reliable until 12 weeks!

I bought a doppler for home.

(Posting on the app, but insert appropriate shamed face here.)

I am insane.

[persa]

linz, I'm surprised I went full term, lol. Especially with my work stress and how hassled I got for not gaining enough weight.

[rachelgreen]

I'm totally late to this check in but I don't care, lol.

38 wks here and now on maternity leave! Bunny can come anytime it wants as far as I'm concerned...as long as it's THIS year, hahaha.

[coribelle26]

Dec 15, 2014 21:40:50 GMT -5 rachelgreen said:

I'm totally late to this check in but I don't care, lol.

38 wks here and now on maternity leave! Bunny can come anytime it wants as far as I'm concerned...as long as it's THIS year, hahaha.

Saw your update on GP, I am SO EXCITED that your baby is on his/her way!!