[angel0123]

How far are you now?

Have you been feeling movement?

If so how often daily or sporadic?

Have you found out the sex of your baby?

Have you been hit with heartburn yet?

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet?

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt?

For ladies still bfing... hows it going?

Anything else you want to add?

 

[angel0123]

How far are you now? 4 1/2 months or 18 weeks... this pg keeps getting faster all the time!

Have you been feeling movement? Yes since 13 1/2 wks.

If so how often daily or sporadic?started sporadic but its daily several times a day now... I have one busy baby!

Have you found out the sex of your baby? No and we won't be finding out!

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Yes hb is here in full force I had to go buy more Tums today.

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Yes I have had several ppl ask... its nice not to feel just fat anymore.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? I have an u/s coming up and my regular apt. Nothing exciting... after this I will transfer to the ob/gyn who will deliver.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going?We are still going strong.. it only hurts sometimes. Luckily I have no supply issues.

Anything else you want to add? I can't believe how fast this pg is going... I know it won't be long before it seems like a distant memory.

 

[velveeta]

How far are you now? Uhhhh. 17 1/2 weeks

Have you been feeling movement? not too much, really.

If so how often daily or sporadic? Usually at least once per day, but nothing regular yet.

Have you found out the sex of your baby? No, it will be a mystery until birth-day. DH dreamed of a boy last night, though.

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Not really yet. But, I am still dealing with hard-core nausea. HB is only sporadic now; it was RAGING with my DS until he slid out!

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? I think so, but lots of people seems to have a pregnant-looking belly, so only the brave ask about it.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? Sept. 3; just the usual. We will get to hear the HB with the fetoscope!

Oh, on the sorta yucky side... this state requires doctor backup and I have to get a pap smear next week. I will go to a medical practice for that, with a midwife, I think (not my regular HB midwife).

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? We are still nursing a couple of times a day (DS is 3 yrs 4 mos), but there is no milk at all. I think it went completely away at 16 weeks. It hurts a lot when he latches on, but it is not excruciating. ETA: last night, we got colostrum! YAY! I really am so happy b/c DS has a staph infection. With DS, I didn't have it until much closer to the end 8 months or so. And having the colostrum allows me to nurse for longer with less pain.

HOORAY!

Anything else you want to add? Is anyone else still nauseous? I have tried everything: ginger, 20+ homeopathic remedies (I see a prof. homeopath), relief band (electro-stim), acupuncture (effective, but $$$). I also had to use Phenergan when I was unable to hold down water. Now I am not vomiting, just low grade, daily nausea. I am soooo sick of it.

Pun intended!

 

[daytripper75]

How far are you now? 17 weeks.
Have you been feeling movement? Last night was the first time I was sure it was the baby.
If so how often daily or sporadic? Just last night so far!

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Not yet.

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Not yet.
Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? They sure can!

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? September 5th, we'll have an ultrasound then.

Suzy

 

[a_work_in_progress]

How far are you now? 17 weeks today

Have you been feeling movement? Yes

If so how often daily or sporadic? Daily. Baby's moving right now, actually.

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Not yet. Next month, hopefully.

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? No

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Only if I wear an obvious maternity blouse, and stick out my belly.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? Next appointment is September 6th, and I hope to get an ultrasound scheduled at that time. There's certain hereditary birth defects we must look out for.

Anything else you want to add? Yeah, yesterday I discovered that I can still fit in my pre pregnancy jeans! I've started each pregnancy at the same clothing size, and this is definately the furthest along I've been able to wear regular jeans! I'm absolutely amazed, considering this is #4.

Also, I came to the conclusion today that I should probably give birth at the hospital because there are some health concerns that I just wouldn't feel comfortable dealing with. It has potential for seriously complicating things, and I just couldn't live with myself if something happened and I didn't listen to my gut. My gut is telling me to give birth at the hospital. This is weird, because I've already given birth to two children at home unassisted. But I didn't have the health concerns then that I have now. I feel a bit guilty for backing out of a homebirth. But I keep reminding myself mine isn't a typical, uncomplicated situation. I'm educated about birth. I can advocate for myself. I can have a positive birth experience at the hospital. I'm also, ironically going back on my ideals and seriously contemplating going ahead and getting pain medication during the birth. I know the risks. But I live in constant pain due to my medical condition, and honestly, I just want to be free of pain for this blessed event. Birth I can handle unmedicated no problem. Birth plus a painful medical condition combined... EEK! I'm just afraid they'll feed off each other and the pain will be intensified, and I'll just be miserable.

 

[PortraitPixie]

How far are you now? 20 weeks--half way baby!

Have you been feeling movement? Yes

If so how often daily or sporadic? very sporadic

Have you found out the sex of your baby? yes!

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Occasionally

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Oh yeah.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? I have another appt with my midwife middle of Sept...

Anything else you want to add? I am feeling so good! We love our midwife and are pumped about our first homebirth.

We're getting closer everyone!

 

[storychick]

How far are you now? 17 weeks

Have you been feeling movement? on and off, for about 2 weeks now

If so how often daily or sporadic? sporadic, but more and more frequently, generally at night when I lay in bed, or if I bend over funny and squash baby I get a "hey, mom, quit it!"

Have you found out the sex of your baby? not yet, but we will try at our u/s 9/12. We never found out before, I'm excited to know.

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? I had it for a week or so a couple of weeks ago but since then nothing. Keeping my fingers crossed it stays away, though I dont think it will!

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Since like 8 weeks.

I got my first "are you sure it isn't twins?" from a stranger yesterday. Lovely.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? Next week with the mw, just the usual, and then the u/s a few weeks after.

Anything else you want to add? I feel farther along than I am, in some ways... I'm big and getting uncomfortable already. I know my dates are right though. I am also feeling less nervous about having a third, as this particular person becomes more real to me. I also realized the other day that I should stop worrying about the newborn stage and worry about the toddler stage with this one.

 

[bleumoose]

How far are you now? 18w and a day or so

Have you been feeling movement? yep

If so how often daily or sporadic? daily, and with increasing frequency throughout the day. Yesterday was the first day I felt thumps when I was actively doing something, instead of sititng still thinking about my belly

Have you found out the sex of your baby? nope, and we don't plan to

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? I have it off and on, but it's nothing terrible. Yet.

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Oh my goodness, can they! I look at least 6mo pregnant

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? Not for 3 wks or so. At my OB appt (which will be my last OB appt I have decided) we'll be having a U/S... just to check and make sure baby looks healthy. At my midwife appt, it'll a typical prenatal appt.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? Pretty well. DS is still nursing strong, and doesn't seem at all bothered by my lack of milk. Nipple soreness is still there but has eased up quite a bit, either that or I'm used to it

Anything else you want to add? I think I decided who I want to be my doula :-D

 

[earcher]

How far are you now? 18wks

Have you been feeling movement? yes

If so how often daily or sporadic? sporadic - but usually daily

Have you found out the sex of your baby? no

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? terrible

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? no, I'm just looking pudgier than ever

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? Aug. 31 - just the usual

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? better. i think we had/have mild thrush, adding to the intense pain and burning. i have been using grape fruit seed extract and acidophalus with good results. It's much better - but I am still having a lot of problems on my left side and my supply has really dropped off!

Anything else you want to add? We are having an ultra sound on next friday - I don't want to know the sex - but Dh really really does and I'm currently loosing the argument. I am not really excited yet.

 

[MacKinnon]

How far are you now? 18 weeks and 4 days

Have you been feeling movement? Yep! especially after meals and at bedtime

If so how often daily or sporadic? Daily now

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Yep, It's a boy!

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Just a couple times

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? For the first two times last week, I had a couple people ask when I was due! Yeah! Nice not to just have put on weight

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? My next appt. is Aug. 31, I'll be 20 weeks. I'll probably go over my u/s with my midwife, listen to heartbeat, etc.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? We weaned

About two weeks ago. We were down to once or twice a day, but it hurt SO, SO bad! She hasn't asked for "deedees" in about a week, but boy is bedtime awful now!

Anything else you want to add? Doing good, feeling good. I'm starting to fele the weight I've put on. It was 10 lbs. at my last, but it feels like I've put on several more (5?) since. I FEEL much more preggo right now. My fingers are either getting fat or starting to swell a little because my rings are getting tight. I hate having to take them off

We are doing good though! Baby looked great at u/s, now stocking up on boy things!

 

[*~Danielle~*]

August Updates

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How far are you now? 20 wks

Have you been feeling movement? barely, the baby is transverse and facing my back so all the little jabs are going into the placenta, hopefully she'll flip soon so I can feel what's going on

If so how often daily or sporadic?

Have you found out the sex of your baby? they are guessing a girl, but not 100%

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? No but after I eat the nauseau is coming back slightly

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Yes, we closed on our house last thursday and the other realtor came in and commented on it

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? September 14th, wieght check, doppler, measurement, pee in a cup

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? my son weaned awhile ago, so I'm excited about starting a nursing relationship with this new baby

Anything else you want to add? I'm starting to feel huge and I'm only halfway there...I forgot how uncomfortable this can be.

 

[BoSoxMama]

How far are you now?18 weeks, five days

Have you been feeling movement? occassionally

If so how often daily or sporadic? sporadic. maybe a couple times a week. During the U/S the baby was facing my back which might play into how much movement i can feel at this point.

Have you found out the sex of your baby? no

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? no

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? One sales woman asked if I was "expecting" No one else has commented.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? two week. We'll review my ultrasound results I imagine. I've got some questions about my fibroids too.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? We are down to once or twice a day. I completely lost my supply in July.

Anything else you want to add? I can not beleive I am so close to the half way point!!

 

[Carrie Posey]

How far are you now? 20 weeks!!

Have you been feeling movement? YES since about 14 weeks

If so how often daily or sporadic? daily many times daily

Have you found out the sex of your baby? GIRL

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? no yet

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? I think they suspect but are afraid to say any thing

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? 4 weeks,

For ladies still bfing... hows it going?

Anything else you want to add

 

[stormgirl]

How far are you now? 18 weeks, 3 days

Have you been feeling movement? taps and wiggles..since 10 weeks

If so how often daily or sporadic? sporadic, but getting more frequent, every day now, I think

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Nope, low tech mama. Pendulum trick unreliable, dreams about triplets...

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Not so much, on occasion, but still have awful nausea, if I stop the meds, I throw up, threw up twice yesterday and twice the day before because I keeep trying to wean myself from them.

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Oh, yeah. They act shocked that I still have 'so far to go' ... My belly pooches way out.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? I'm interviewing the 3rd midwife team, I hope next week. Still haven't had an appt with anyone. Getting anxious about making the choice.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? Ds would probably still be nrsing at 5.75 but I finally made the break when he was 3.5...But he looked at me mischievously yesterday and said, "You're going to get more milk, aren't you???" I broke it to him gently that IT'S NOT GOING TO BE FOR YOU!!!

Anything else you want to add? I feel like my walk is changing, my sacurm is wacky, and I'm still tired. And my dp is still not quite coming around to the fact that we're having another child. This has been a strangely sad and uncomfortable pregnancy on many levels, but I still feel proud and happy and I hold my belly with all the same love and anticipation that I did the first time around.

 

[RoadWorkAhead]

How far are you now? 17w4d

Have you been feeling movement? Yep, since 12w

If so how often daily or sporadic? it's daily now, but its only recently become that

Have you found out the sex of your baby? NO, but my mom and I are both dreaming boy so I'm pretty set that its a boy

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? not too bad...maybe because I'm violently vomitting with a stomahc flu and forgot what real food was like

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Sometimes...normally more so in the evenings after I've eaten

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? I just had one firday. JUst a quick check....HB dropped significantly, putting this one into the boy range for sure (138)

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? Not so good

He barely nurses and only when I offer....I know my colostrum came in at about 24 weeks with DS, so I'm trying just to keep his latch in shape for when I have some milk again in case he still wants to nurse. DOesn't help that we both have stomach flu ATM

Anything else you want to add? Stomach flu and pg don't mix!! ANd if I'd known pg was the way to diet, I might have done this sooner

So far I'm 4 lb. under pre-pg weight.....

 

[mzfern]

How far are you now? 19w2d

Have you been feeling movement?Every once in a while

If so how often daily or sporadic? Definitely sporadically

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Not 'til birth day

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Occasionally... ick

Can strangers tell you are pg yet? Depends on what I'm wearing. With tighter tops, I've had people ask me when I'm due without me mentioning the baby. For the most part, though, I think people suspect it but don't want to say something rude -- which I totally appreciate!

When is your next appt and what do you expect at that appt? I just had my August apt last week. It went very well -- things are cookin' along. I'll definitely be able to hear the heartbeat at the next appointment

Anything else you want to add?Today at church, I had my first "stranger" touch my belly! I thought I would hate it, but an older woman came up to me, saying she heard I was pregnant. We were talking about natural childbirth (she was a Lamaze instructor for many years) and halfway through the conversation she rubbed my belly. Pretty funny.

 

[Fay]

How far are you now? 19 weeks tomorrow!

Have you been feeling movement? Yep, since week 13!

If so how often daily or sporadic? A little bit every day, less now that I'm finally putting on weight.

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Not yet, but DS and his friends all agree that the baby is a girl , so we believe them.

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Thank goodness, no.

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Sometimes but not consistently yet.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? In a week...we'll hear the baby's heartbeat again and we have to reschedule the anatomical scan...I just switched to a new OB so that I can deliver at a nice hospital/birthing center 1 mile from my house.

Anything else you want to add? I am peeing constantly. I get up every single night and disturb DH and DS. We're all tired and grumpy, and I can't get comfortable when I rest. I panic easily if I don't feel the baby move over a period of several hours. I keep telling myself that all these symptoms are normal, just like last time w/DS, but I still freak myself out. I'm excited about this baby and I can't wait until I can hold her in my arms and look at her sweet face.

 

[Zaxmama]

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How far are you now? 20 weeks 2 days

Have you been feeling movement?a little bit

If so how often daily or sporadic?sproadic mostly onlt when I bend the wrong way and I get the "knock it off ,lady" kick

Have you found out the sex of your baby?sorta they guessimated a boy at 14 weeks, but we will know for sure 9/5

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? no, thanks goodness

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? I rub my belly alot so I think so.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt?9/5 we are having a full anatomy scan and fetal echo along with reg. ob stuff.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? we don't bf anymore...but my DS loves to snuggle with his boobees.

Anything else you want to add? its finally starting to be real...heheh

 

[niki_73]

How far are you now? 20 weeks

Have you been feeling movement? little flutters, not like DS who would beat up my organs all day

If so how often daily or sporadic? daily

Have you found out the sex of your baby? 2 u/s confirm girl

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? no, didn't really have much last time

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? some do, depends on what i'm wearing.

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? sept hmm can't remember, i'll have to look at the card. Just blood pressure and doppler. I've declined all testing this time and won't even weigh myself. Last week on the day before DS birthday I had an appt and my midwife and i were laughing because we knew exactly where we were one year before.

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? DS weaned which I was happy about because he was biting when there was nothing.

Anything else you want to add? Last night I fainted again and DH panicked and took me to the Hospital- turns out i was dehydrated and told to rest today, so my mom took DS and i'm resting in bed with lots of water.

 

[hannah8ball]

I just have to say it is so exciting to read about where everyone is

Congrats, Mommas!!!

How far are you now? 20 weeks tomorrow

Have you been feeling movement? oh my yes, lots of kicks and what feels like spinning around (breakdance style)

If so how often daily or sporadic? daily and often (she's moving right now). It is SO hard for me to do anything except pay attention to what's going on in there when she moves. And my placenta is even anterior, which apparently means that I could be feeling alot MORE movement if it were higher up. Makes me dread the toddler stage of this little one... she is going to be a handful I'm sure

Have you found out the sex of your baby? Yes - a girl

Have you been hit with heartburn yet? Not really, I've had indigestion once and I burp alot with those hot, tasty burps long after the food should be gone, but nothing too bad yet *I hope it stays that way!*

Can stanger's tell you are pg yet? Oh yes. infact, this guy came up to me the other day when I was eating lunch with a friend and told me he was a psychic and that he knew my unborn child was going to be a redhead. I usually get that when I with DH (who is also a redhead) but not when I'm by myself. Hopefully, he's right!

When is you next appt and what do you expect at that appt? Well, my next midwife appt is 9/18 and I expect we'll talk about the level II ultrasound that we're doing 9/14. Based on what we find at the 2nd ultrasound, will prob determine what happens on 9/18. I'm thinking positively though... it will be all good news

For ladies still bfing... hows it going? N/A

Anything else you want to add? Well, at our last midwife appt (8/18) we were told that they found a choriod plexus cyst in our baby's brain and that we need to do another ultrasound with a specialist to make sure everything is ok. Brenda (the midwife) sd that this is a normal/abnormal development and that they just want to monitor it... she was really unconcerned. When I googled it later, I found out that the cyst itself isn't really the problem it is that it can be a marker for trisomy 18. since the initial scan showed normal everything else on our baby except for the cyst, I'm fairly confident its a false alarm. BUT, I still burst into tears when I think about it