Weekly grad check in (7/20)

[boiler717]

Congrats Pooh!! So happy for you. I hope you three are settling in okay.
Questions for the group:
How far along are you / How old is your LO(s)
Any appts or milestones this week?

[boiler717]

I'm 16 weeks today!! Wahoo! I had an appt on Friday, baby's HR was around 145-155. My OB is referring me to MFM for my anatomy scan, I should be called today to get that scheduled between 18-20 weeks.
I think I am starting to feel movement!! I felt a bit Friday night and several times Saturday. Maybe just once yesterday, though. I hope that's normal for how early I am. It feels kinda like little pinches or muscle twitches with some waves after. It made me so incredibly happy!
I went with a friend to a registry event at BBB. Holy crap it is overwhelming. Luckily I could just start a private registry because I'm not ready to be found out yet. We are planning on starting all that stuff after our "baby moon" but that only leaves 100 days before my due date and seems so short! Eek! They said that the rocker glider takes 12 weeks to come in, too. *deep breaths*

[loira]

I'm 12 weeks and feeling a lot better now. Still sick in the mornings, but I can handle that, and I'm finally enjoying food again.
No appointments, I think everyone's caught up on my CVS drama from last week. We have our 2nd attempt at the CVS on the 30th, which really isn't the best day as my friend arrives from Canada to visit. H was going to pick her up from the airport, but she's insisted that she can find her way into the centre on her own and that he should be with me at the appointment, which is really nice of her. I just hope they can perform the CVS and I don't have to wait to have an amnio instead.

boiler717, I felt unmistakeable movement with V around 16 weeks, and what I thought might be movement as early as 14 weeks. It's certainly normal, though depending on your placenta it's also normal not to feel movement until 20+ weeks.

[swiftlyirun]

I'm 9w6d today! My symptoms have been off and on over the past week, of course causing me to freak out.

We told some close friends this weekend that we are PG and it was really exciting- made it seem more real. We were going to the lake with them and me not participating in water sports would have been REALLY weird to them. Since we see them ALL the time, it was just easier to tell them.Plus I would tell them if anything happened anyway. Turns out they were super suspicious anyway.

Also- looks like I'm starting to "show" just a little. It's really just bloating I'm sure.

No appointments for me until 12weeks, so just 2 more weeks. Trying to find good ways to distract myself- I was in quite a nervous tizzy by the end of last week.

[G22]

25 weeks tomorrow. I've got a busy day today. I have another u/s this morning to check on my low placenta and then my first meeting with my new OB afterwards. And then, I have to go over to the lab for my 3 hour GTT, because I failed the 1 hour by a few points last week. The sucky part is today is literally the only day I can do it, because I'm going out of town tomorrow. And because of my appt this morning and needing to fasting before the lab, I can't eat anything until like 2pm. Ugh.

But 2 random positives: today is the first day I'm driving my H's manual car alone. I managed to get myself home from dropping him off at work this morning already, yippee! And in just a few days, I will be on my way to Spain for a family reunion and I can't wait! I just need to survive all those stinking blood draws today

[lms]

I hope things are going well pooh8402.
Yay for feeling movement boiler717!
I'm 5w1d. I go again on Wednesday for another ultrasound.
My LO isn't really little she's 11. She'll find out this week that she's going to be a big sister and I can't wait! She's going to be over the moon excited.
My boss is the only person that knows right now. I had to tell because of getting time off to go to my appointments.
We'll share with the parents next week and then after that I'll make the announcement to the rest of my co-workers. If something were to happen I don't want it to be a secret and I'd want their support.

[Muddled]

The swelling has started. Bye, bye ankles.

Good luck today, G22.
PS. There's a thread on MMM that might interest you.

[ginkgoleaf]

12w1d today. Next appointment is in 10 days for the NT scan. DH told SIL who's dealing with IF and said she took it well, so that's a relief. I sent her a list of my leftover meds since they're wanting to try IVF again.

I'm feeling big already, realized I'm already getting a Linea nigra and my belly button is getting stretched out already. Time to break out the tummy lotion! I'm getting scared of how big I'll eventually be, but I know it's important to put on weight to make the babies grow faster in the beginning too.

DS is still so excited. He wants to kiss my tummy and "cuddle with the babies". So cute.

I'm still feeling hungry a lot and starting to gain more weight. If I'm outside too long in the heat it makes me feel gross, so we're staying in a lot. Looking forward to lazing in a lazy river next week when we go to a water park resort.

[ivy]

Good morning! 13 weeks tomorrow! NT scan was last Friday, and everything looked great. Couldn't believe how much the baby looked like a baby! It kept pushing off its legs and "jumping" (for the lack of a better word). It was crazy. Also sucked its thumb, and we could make out all of its fingers. Nice strong heartbeat, and all the measurements were low risk. They also drew blood for the Harmony test and the sequential screening part of the NT, so we're anxiously awaiting all of the results.

We're trying to decide when to tell extended family. Maybe in the next couple of weeks. I'll tell work at 15 or 16 weeks. My first regular OB appt is next Tuesday, and we're touring a daycare next Thursday.

[ssg73]

Sounds like everyone is having a good week. DW is 10w 2d today so moving right along. She slept for about three hours yesterday so I guess her fatigue isn't getting better. OB appointment tomorrow!!! Excited to hear the heart beat and maybe get an u/s. We have our nt scan scheduled for 8/4.
DD is 6 and does not know yet but is going to be so excited. I am in a purging cleaning phase. Hopefully I can throw away, sell or donate enough stuff so we can fit another human in our apt. I organized a closet yesterday and I felt so productive. Let's see if I can keep that going.

[pooh8402]

we're doing okay. my milk isn't in yet but E is a ravenous eater, so we've been supplementing with formula. I'm actually dreading my milk coming in, because he has been on the boob so much. however, I prefer this over a baby who is too sleepy to eat.

he sleeps well at night, so can't complain there. I'm usually up 2-3 times, with good 2, 2.5 hour stretches in between. DH helps when he can, either by changing a diaper or giving a bottle.

[cactuscookie]

I'm 12w3d today. NT scan on Wednesday!

We just got back from a very active vacation, and I don't know how I kept up all last week. I'm back to the standard light-headedness, heavy limbs, and fatigue now that I'm home.

[G22]

U/s update: baby is head down and no longer breech. And my placenta has moved enough for a chance at a vaginal delivery! Yay! He's also measuring a few days ahead still, and has the potential to be an Oct baby instead of Nov.

[bcarp30]

I'm 7w1d today! DD is 2.5 years. I've been having so much fun with her this summer and I started crying on Saturday thinking how she will take it when she has to share me. Yay hormones!! Haha! No appointments this week, just the weekly blood draw on Thursday to check my progesterone.

boiler717 I started feeling movement early and at first didn't really what it was but it was what you're describing! How fun registry stuff can be so overwhelming and honestly, there's so much you don't need. Happy to help you eliminate or add!

Also- TMI- but my boobs are leaking already!! Wtf. It's not a lot but definitely there. I nursed DD but until 11 months so it's been quite a while. Bodies are cray!

[linz]

Jul 20, 2015 8:52:27 GMT -5 ginkgoleaf said:

12w1d today. Next appointment is in 10 days for the NT scan. DH told SIL who's dealing with IF and said she took it well, so that's a relief. I sent her a list of my leftover meds since they're wanting to try IVF again.

I'm feeling big already, realized I'm already getting a Linea nigra and my belly button is getting stretched out already. Time to break out the tummy lotion! I'm getting scared of how big I'll eventually be, but I know it's important to put on weight to make the babies grow faster in the beginning too.

DS is still so excited. He wants to kiss my tummy and "cuddle with the babies". So cute.

I'm still feeling hungry a lot and starting to gain more weight. If I'm outside too long in the heat it makes me feel gross, so we're staying in a lot. Looking forward to lazing in a lazy river next week when we go to a water park resort.

Obviously everyone gains different but I had read with twins to be up 24 lbs by 24 weeks. I hit that exactly. I freaked in the beginning about weight gain but I managed to stay within the range I wanted. I think what helps is I drank almost 100 oz of water each day.

[dollyllama]

11w1d today. After a week solid of no nausea I think I'm officially coming out of that spell and getting enough energy to stay up until 10 pm! Our next appointment is our NT on 7/31 and I have to do a 1 hour glucose test that day because of Metformin. I'll take my last doses of Endometrin on Friday and cannot wait.

Random note: We bought a camper this weekend. Just a little 30 year old pop up with no frills but it's perfect. We only paid $500 for it and bought it from some close friends so feel like it was money well spent and will make camping with the dog and a baby next year a lot easier!

[ginkgoleaf]

I've also read 24lbs by 24 weeks. I'm only at 6.5 pounds at 12w but I'm sure I'll catch up soon. I gained about 60lbs with DS, lol.

[KB]

8w3d today with twins. DS is 4. My next appt is for an ultrasound at the RE on Thursday. If everything looks good I am officially discharged to my OB. My first appt with her is next week. I can't believe it!

[awkwardpenguin]

I have a five week old! Everything is going great so far. DD had her 1 month appointment last week and she was 22nd percentile for weight and 7th percentile for height. She has two true loves - the boob and the ring sling. Until about 3 days ago she wouldn't sleep unless she was in contact with one of us, and then she spontaneously started sleeping three hour stretches in the rock n play. Woohoo!

[swiftlyirun]

Jul 20, 2015 9:53:52 GMT -5 cactuscookie said:

I'm 12w3d today. NT scan on Wednesday!

We just got back from a very active vacation, and I don't know how I kept up all last week. I'm back to the standard light-headedness, heavy limbs, and fatigue now that I'm home.

OMG this happened to me too- I don't know how you did it for a whole week!! I was pretty active all weekend! I even did the swim leg of a triathlon relay on Sunday. Only one nap all weekend- unheard of! Today, I'm back to being tired (exhausted) and nauseous. So weird!

[cactuscookie]

Omg awkwardpenguin, so cute!!

[starburst]

DS is 3 weeks and 2 days old. I can't believe that he isn't even supposed to have been born for another 2 days. He gained a full pound in one week last week and is noticeably heavier when holding him, and he actually fits into newborn-sized clothes now!

He has an appointment to get his lip tie lasered tomorrow, which I'm dreading because I know he's going to scream. My poor baby.

[azurely]

awkwardpenguin she is gorgeous! Love her hair!

[ginkgoleaf]

Soooooo cute, awkwardpenguin!

[Muddled]

Jul 20, 2015 16:34:32 GMT -5 starburst said:

DS is 3 weeks and 2 days old. I can't believe that he isn't even supposed to have been born for another 2 days. He gained a full pound in one week last week and is noticeably heavier when holding him, and he actually fits into newborn-sized clothes now!

He has an appointment to get his lip tie lasered tomorrow, which I'm dreading because I know he's going to scream. My poor baby.

I hope everything goes well!

[linz]

Jul 20, 2015 13:12:42 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said:

I have a five week old! Everything is going great so far. DD had her 1 month appointment last week and she was 22nd percentile for weight and 7th percentile for height. She has two true loves - the boob and the ring sling. Until about 3 days ago she wouldn't sleep unless she was in contact with one of us, and then she spontaneously started sleeping three hour stretches in the rock n play. Woohoo!

She is beautiful! I would not have survived newborn stage without RNP and swaddles

[azurely]

C is 8 months and doing great. He is crawling, pulling himself up on everything, and has such a fun personality. He smiles and laughs, and loves to give kisses. He is a total mama's boy, especially after being home with me all summer, and I love it. We are currently tackling sleep training--he's doing great at night, but naps are still a work in progress. Although he is currently napping and has been asleep for an hour and 20 minutes, so maybe he's finally getting it.

Here is my little guy, from family pics a few weeks ago. PDQ

[ivy]

What a beautiful baby, azurely!

[ssg73]

Beautiful babies. So cute!!

Had our appointment today bs it went great. Heard the heart beat on the Doppler but our ob is awesome and got us an ultrasound anyway. Baby looked great so we are all feeling better. NT scan on 8/4 and next on appointment on the 13th. Ob is appropriately concerned about dw's bp but we will have careful monitoring and we are hoping we don't have any issues. For today we are happy and healthy.

[swiftlyirun]

OMG ssg73 SO excited for you and totally kicking  myself for not scheduling my OB appt further out! What an adorable little bean!