weekly check-in - where's everyone at?

[Jess_n'_the_bean]

Okay - I feel like a weekly check-in would be fun...so here 'goes...

- As of today I am 9w4d

- m/s seems to be tapering off, I have not been sick for a few days

- aversions also seem to be getting better - I was able to eat roasted vegetable lasagna and a tuna sandwich and a bit of turkey this weekend (not all at the same time!) which is a MAJOR improvement from toast, mac&cheese, and arrowroot cookies!

-energy levels seem a bit better - I am not having the same waves of total exhaustion..still needing more sleep than 'normal' but at least i can get through the day without wanting to crawl under my desk and zzzzzzzzzzz

-sex drive - not really, but I think it's increaing a bit

-belly - definitely protruding more than 'normal'

- boobs - HUGE!!! and still very sore and sensitive

-cravings - pickles, oranges, ketchup potato chips (yuck, but OMG they hit the spot)

-clothes - yes, I HAD to go shopping because nothing was fitting me right and I felt so fat...so Old Navy it was and now I feel so cute!! Didn't buy maternity clothes but the style this summer is loose and flowy, so I bought stuff big enough that I can grow into - yay!!

-mood - surprisingly good! I suffer from depression on an ongoing basis and was really nervous about what pregnancy would do to my mood - but so far, so good. I am actually feeling very cheerful! I think DH being so amazing and excited and telling me he loves me and the Bean a million times a day makes a huge difference to my mental health!

appointments - have only had one appt with the midwife so far, another one June 19. Have not yet heard the heartbeat and won't have an u/s until 20 weeks

other stuff - my nails are growing like crazy and they are so strong! my hair looks great...my skin not so much - breaking out!

WHAT ABOUT YOU, MAMAS?

[Mama~Love]

Today I am 11w 3d.

Nothing really new to report, not having any major problems, my mood is good, everything is fine & dandy. I haven't had an appointment yet, but hopefully soon.

[miranda]

- As of today I am 12w and some days

- Morning sickness is definetely improving

- I haven't had any specific aversions yet.

- My energy is doing much better. I'm still more tired than usual but not as wiped out as I was even a week ago.

- Sex drive? - Um, not much.

- Belly - I'm starting to look might I might be pregnant, as opposed to fat.

- Boobs - HUGE!!!

- Cravings - Pickles, potatoes in any form, cream cheese jalapeno poppers:

- Clothes - I bought some maternity stuff over the weekend, and wore my new jeans yesterday, it was great!

- Mood - Swinging!

- Appointments - Had one last Tues., hears the heartbeat on the doppler. I've got another on in a couple of weeks. Haven't had any lab work yet, as I'm waiting for my insurance.

- Other stuff - My kids continue to be very excited about the arrival of the baby, they can't believe they have to wait so long for it to come. My older dd says she wants a baby brother, my younger says she wants a baby sister.

[treehugginmama]

- As of today I am 11w4days

- m/s is gone as long as I stay away from certain foods.

- aversions strong as ever. I can't do meat. I was a vegetarian before my second son. When I got pregnant with him I wanted meat so bad. I started eating it again. Well as of yesterday I don't DH we are back to being a veggie family. The thought of it makes me sick.

-energy levels I can get through the day with zero -1 nap so that's better than sleeping all day.

-sex drive - sex? What is that. LOL

-belly - showing

- boobs - the nips aren't as sore now

-cravings - Salad

-clothes - all maternity except one pair of jeans that i used post partum last pregnancy

-mood - I'm very emotional. It's bad.

appointments - I had one 2 weeks ago. Heard the heartbeat. I have another is 2 more weeks.

[Twilight]

I am 13w 3d! Wow! I'm in the 2nd trimester!

m/s : I feel wonderful. I get a little queasy first thing in the morning but otherwise am doing fantastic.

energy: lots of it. Feel good. Except at night I collapse into bed and can't seem to function on less than 7 hours of sleep. I need my sleep!

pants: pre-pregnancy pants don't fit but my belly doesn't look any bigger to me. I must be getting thick all over. I am in maternity pants which are too loose. Nice place to be, not.

Appointment: had one a week ago, heard the baby's heartbeat, things look great.

mood: only occasionally irrational

boobs: still sore and i've gone up a cup size

sex drive: I plead the fifth :

appetite: eating like a horse, no aversions, loving oranges and anything starchy right now

exercise: biking to school a few days a week. Biking feels good for now.

baby kicks: I thought I felt flutters last week, but I have not felt them this week. Hmmm.

[roomformore]

- 12 wk 3 day

- not m/s just exhausted

- aversions? noise. milk.

- energy? um, none...

-sex? no thank you.

-belly? waiting for u/s. measuring large so checking to see if twins again...

- breasts? too big for comfort.

-cravings? beer! (this never happens!), lemonade

-clothes? I've been in maternity since 8 weeks! I'm looking for more pants.

-mood? somewhere b/w piss and vinegar

-appointments? waiting for u/s. not waiting well. go in for check-up on june 16

other stuff -skin is still not cooperating. fingers puffy in the heat so no rings. kids are really excited.

[kalisis]

- As of today I am 9w2d

- m/s it's abating - although I still feel kind of sick each afternoon. No actual throwing up, though, which is good.

- aversions my husband's breath he has to brush at least twice every morning and also when he gets home if he wants to get even within speaking distance.

-energy ugh, tired. If I could sleep for a week, I think it'd be good.

-sex drive - see above aversions.

-belly - too big for regular pants, not big enough for the maternity ones.

- boobs - much better, thank you. the left nipple is not nearly as sore as it has been and the right is fine.

-cravings - lucky charms. I ate cases of them with DS.

-clothes - not doing too well on this front. it's a struggle to find anything decent to go out. Mostly I just hang out in my Blue Canoe yoga pants.

-mood - much better - thank goodness!

-appointments - I don't even have a midwife yet. I'd love to go UC on this baby, but I don't think DH is going to go along with it. Waiting to hear back from our first choice as to whether or not she'll take us - but it doesn't look good. We'll see.

Thanks for asking!

[sophiamama]

- As of today I am 12w2d

- m/s is pretty much gone, though I have a bit of queasiness here and there depending on if I have eaten or not.

- aversions are better. I feel like I can eat most things, though I definetly have preferences.

-energy no as tired, but I still want to lay down and sleep when dd takes a nap. I don't feel like I'm going to nod off every time I sit down though!

-sex drive getting better! I had a huge sex drive last time during my second tri so dh is looking forward to this!

-belly definetly starting to look bigger

- boobs , slightly larger and very sore.

-cravings -sweet stuff......chocolate, icecream, and popcicles! I am trying to limit myself to just a little bit a day. It helps keep me from binging!

-clothes -I have been wearing maternity pants for maybe 2 weeks now.....one morning my jeans just wouldn't zip or button! I have everything from when I was pregnant with dd, and it's all summer stuff, so I'm pretty set until the fall, though I did buy a couple new bottoms. I'll splurge a little in the fall when I need more stuff.

-mood -pretty good. I have major mood swings, but dh handles them pretty well. I'm feeling excited about the baby now and I will be even more so as soon as we can get moved into our new house.

appointments - my next appointment is June 8th. I can't wait to hear the heartbeat, even though we have seen it on two ultrasounds! I haven't really gained any weight since my last appointment (a month ago), so I'm psyched about doing pretty well.

[pebbles1977]

11w5d

- m/s never really got it, so...

- aversions nothing ever really sounds good, but it doesn't keep me from eating

-energy much better. I can actually get things done! As long as I get 10-12 hours of sleep a night!

-sex drive - sex is painful at this point, so it's not very often

-belly - I had a huge belly before I got pregnant, so...

- boobs - very sore and sensitive

-cravings - olives

-clothes - hit the men's dept at WalMart

-mood - great mood for the most part; can turn into a you know what on a dime though

So overall, pretty good. I'm enjoying this pregnancy!

[mary3mama]

As of today I am 11w

- m/s : almost gone

- aversions: better every day

-energy levels: much better

-sex drive: what's that?

-belly: bumped out but not noticeable when clothed

- boobs: no size change, just tender nips

-cravings: ice cream and doughnuts...haven't had the doughnuts but am loving the ice cream cravings!

-clothes: still in reg. clothes but can't button top of any pants

-mood: mostly good, except when the 'shrew' takes over....ack!

appointments: not yet, have interview to meet a midwife pair next week...

Overall I feel great, although since the heat hit here last week, I'm having to be very cautious about overheating...never been in 1st trimester/early pregnancy this time of year before (my boys were born in August and July).

[cornflower_3]

I am 10w today.

m/s waining, but still there

aversions; coming and going, I can't stand the thought of red meat right now, not that I was ever a great fan.

energy levels; generally improving, though not so much today.

sex drive;:

belly; bumping out, but I think everyone just thinks I'm putting the weight back on.(not many people IRL know yet)

boobs; I never get the size increase darn it! But soreness is lessening since dd weaned a bit.

cravings; potatoes, lemon aid, cold cereal w/milk

clothes; still wearing regular clothes, I always opt for baggy, and I still have my size up reserves.

mood; pretty good, I don't tend to get real moody.

appointments; had a couple last week to check dates and bleeding, don't have another until July 5th.

Overall; over the shock and starting to get cautiously really excited despite the fact that DH is being a total butt head.

I love this thread, thanks for starting it Jess_n'_the_ bean.

[katt]

As of today I am 9w5d (WOW!)

- m/s - Never had it. (thank goodness)

- aversions - Not really anything inparticular. Meat (especially chicken doesn't sound good and I'll eat something else if available, but I can eat chicken)

-energy levels - Same as always really, although a daily nap is fabulous!

-sex drive - Same as always, but am restaining as I'm very nervous about the first trimester (both mom and sis had early miscarriages)

-belly - Maybe it is a big bigger or I'm just getting fat from eating so much.

- boobs - a big bigger, can still fit in my normal bras. Not as tender, but speed bumps still hurt.

-cravings - Can't really say I'm craving anything inparticular. Fruit always sounds really good, but I don't HAVE to have it.

-clothes - I did buy some Maternity shirts while I was shopping at the thrift stores yesterday (sales you know. ) - why are there LOTS of M. Shirts with HORIZONTAL stripes? - I didn't get any pants, I think i'll wait until the last minute. Don't need them yet. Besides, my cousin works at Old Navy, I think I'll hit her up for her discount.

-mood - Pretty stable, I tend to cry at sappy things easier, movies, tv shows, books...

appointments - Only one with the Midwife so far. Next one is in about 3 weeks. Hopefully we'll be able to hear the heartbeat then.

other stuff - Nothing much. I think I'm done shopping for baby clothes for a long time. I went a bit wild at Value Village and Goodwill. Now I need to focus on Diapers. Probably in July after I get a space set up in our apartment for sewing.

[LizaBear]

12 weeks today, and melting in the heat.

[earthgirl]

I'm paranoid, I know!

UGH! Somehow I posted this on here instead of starting a new thread. Sorry! I guess it still goes here.

OK, for those of you who have been down this road before, please tell me if this is "normal". I'm about 13.5 weeks. For the past week I've been feeling GREAT! I got to hear the last week and was starting to feel pretty blissful about all of this. Well, yesterday DH & I went on a picnic. I made all of the food and nothing sat out in the heat or anything. After I ate I just felt blah. Kind of a typical ate too much feeling. As the evening progressed I felt a little worse and became a bit gassy. Sorry for the TMI. I felt a little better this a.m., but after eating luch I feel a little sick again. Is this just a continuation of morning sickness? I'm worried that I ate something that didn't agree with me and that it may somehow harm the baby. BTW, DH ate the exact same things and has been fine. Thanks for reading yet one more of my anxiety-induced questions!

[Jess A]

As of today I am 10 weeks, 6 days

morning sickness: I almost hate to put it in writing becuase I'm afraid of jinxing myself, but it's getting a little better.

aversions: I'm starting to tolerate veggies better, but I cannot touch raw chicken. Can't drink anything sweet or flavored . . . water only.

energy levels: picking up a bit . . . I'm not living on the couch anymore. Do need a rest or nap midday if we've had a busy morning.

sex drive: just fine

belly: cannot fit in pants anymore, but not quite ready for maternity stuff. Did order some things online. Sadly, I carry my pregnancy everywhere, so I'm feeling rather blobish. I've had to modify my gym workouts, but at least I'm still working out.

boobs: didn't think I could get any bigger (I'm pretty large chested), but I have. And OUCH. They are hurting this week.

cravings: things with salt. So I drink lots of water . Peanuts. And shish kabobs. Could eat them every night.

clothes; bought some things at Old Navy and I hope they fit (my Old Navy doesn't have maternity, so I had to order online). Just need to order my bathing suit.

mood: getting much better as long as I'm well rested and not hot. Do have moments of severe irratation, but Dh is used to that

appointments: next Tuesday. Both kids are coming, and I can't wait to see them listen to the heartbeat!

[amyandelle]

*I am 12 weeks 4 days

*I didn't have too bad of m/s but what I did have is pretty much gone

* I did not really have any aversions this time around

*My energy is starting to come back

*I am looking forward to having sex again (I have been holding my dh at bay until after 12 weeks

*My belly is growing I can feel my uterus half way between my belly button and pelvic bone

*My boobs are FINALLY starting to be less sore!!! However they have not gotten any bigger or fuller

*I have bought two pairs of maternity capris and two pairs of maternity shorts I don't plan on getting any other maternity pants until fall but you never know!!!! I am however in need of some shirts!! I don't like to maternity shirts because they are still too big and long for me but I hate to spend money on regular shirts that in a few weeks or so will start to be too small/short KWIM?

*My mood is getting better, now that I am not so tired I am in a much better mood (though I am not sure my dh would agree )

*I went to the OB this morning and I heard the baby's heartbeat which is very strong I am still debating on the BUN study which I will have to do no later than next week if I choose to do it. I go back to the OB June 13th
Amy:

[happydoulamama]

Today I am 12 wks 6 days! Yippee!

I am feeling great, except for this sinus infection. I'm eating whatever I want now and everything sounds good finally. Never had any morning sickness this time! Yippee again!

Peeing every 30 minutes, except at night when I only have to get up once. My bbs, as I've posted today, are growing steadily and into a new cup size.

I'm tired! But good! My uterus is very hard and I can feel it so easily. Cramps have dissipated finally- I thought I was going to have to break down and take an ibuprofen yesterday!

Good week to you all,
Rachelle

[paxye]

- As of today I am about 14-15 weeks

- m/s : never had it

- aversions: never had those either this time!

- energy levels better but some days are really bad like today and I would just like to crawl into my bed and sleep... and the boys don't take naps anymore:

-sex drive - Very present!!

-belly - can't see my feet anymore and it is starting to get higher...

- boobs - no change... (I am Tandem nursing)

-cravings - chocolate, watermellon, orange juice, lemons

-clothes - Had to put most of my non-mat away and slurged ona pair of new shorts and a new top...

-mood - depends on the day... today I was tired and ds just wante to go out and do everything that you need tons of energy for so he was cranky... so I was cranky

appointments - None, I am having a UP

Other stuff... Hearing the heartbeat was fun... nails are growing, my leg hair isn't : and I am breaking out!:

[Pandora114]

.

- As of today I am around 12wks or so...might be 13, not sure

- nausia going away

- aversions notsomuch. Still can't stomach DH's cooking

-energy I have no idea if it's the pregnancy or this blasted heat that's kicking my butt

-sex drive - I'm able to O again!! *only thru self stimulus tho :

-belly - Yup getting a bit rolly pollyish

- boobs - tapered off on the growing. Still big, not sore, nips are sensitive tho

-cravings - Pickles, Chocolate icecream/banana/strawberries, strawberries, French toast with strawberries and maple syrup, Umm..chips

-clothes - got two sets of Mat pants. Some jeans and some yoga pants. Got a mat shirt too. Have two other shirts. Gonna have to pick up some mat shorts or capris as well as a few nice shirts too before we move...Can't sit in the car naked

-mood - GRRRRRROUCHY!!! I have my good days, but seriously I dunno if it's the heat that's making me snippy or the pregnancy. But I am SNIPPY!!! Oh dear..
appointments -Had one appt with the Dr so far...got an US, then not gonna bother to go see anyone till the move is all done. Then I'll be seeing my midwives. YAY. So yeah, screw the appointments from now.

[bc1995]

I am 11w 4d

- m/s is improving still. Really not much left at all, just quesiness if I let myself get too hungry.

- aversions are getting somewhat better.

-energy level is slowly returning although I am still going to bed much earlier than normal. I can at least function without a nap now though.

-sex drive - not much of one, but getting better

-belly - I have popped, but I can still wear my normal clothes.

- boobs - still very sore and sensitive but not any bigger.

-cravings - non that I can think of

-clothes - I can still wear most of my normal clothes (they had plenty of room for growth)

-mood - pretty normal mood for me.

appointments- my next appt is on June 9. I can't wait to hear the hb!