Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[second.time]

Had my usual quick visit today. The doctor was nice about my weight and my BP looks good. I'm thankful my visits are so short since it means everything is kind of low-key. I have my next visit and the glucose test scheduled for three weeks away ... they sent me home with my own glucose drink. Last pregnancy I had to drink it there in the lab. Still not looking forward to glugging it.

 

[808malia]

I was just looking at my baby registry on amazon and it said "only 15weeks to go!" And I kinda started freaking out a little! Like ONLY 15 weeks!!! that seems so soon... Gotta get all my ducks in a row! And yesterday I started getting sick, and today I feel terrible trying to drink lots of fluids and rest, but I have to work... So here I am Any ideas on how to kick this cold naturally?

 

[Maries_s]

I was just looking at my baby registry on amazon and it said "only 15weeks to go!" And I kinda started freaking out a little! Like ONLY 15 weeks!!! that seems so soon... Gotta get all my ducks in a row! And yesterday I started getting sick, and today I feel terrible trying to drink lots of fluids and rest, but I have to work... So here I am Any ideas on how to kick this cold naturally?

I kicked mine with a hot tea of lemon and honey (sometimes I added ginger). I also had sore throats so after preparing the tea I just drank like 2 tbsp of pure lemon before drinking my tea. Works wonder and the cold only last me for 2 days or less.
It also help me sleep so for me was a win win situation.

 

[DobbyForever]

Agreed. I just drank lots of hot waster with two slices of fresh lemon and a spoonful of fresh honey. And just rest. Lots of rest. Sorry you feel like poo

 

[Aphy]

Gosh I haven't been on here in ages! Life and new house to blame...I hope everyone is doing well?

I had my 24weeks scan today and all is well with little Kyle but doctor is sending me for glucose testing on Friday. My own fault I think: forgot to save first morning urine for the testing so held for 3.5 hours in the day and took that but I didn't know you aren't supposed to eat and I happened to have 2 slices of Swiss roll cake for someone's birthday at work during that 3.5hr hold. Don't know if that would have caused the glucose in the urine?

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Aphy it's possible.. I'm sure everything is fine!

 

[second.time]

Aphy, I think fasting is a really important part of the test ... my nurse told me to not even drink any water! So I'm sure the cake could have affected the result. 24-28 weeks is when they do GTT anyway, it's pretty standard. I'm sure all will be fine!

 

[lesondemavie]

Up 2 more lbs this week even though I ate well and did a ton of walking, and I think I might have a hernia 😞. I'll take it all for Charlie just having a down day about it.

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

I am doing the GTT @ 26 weeks, I was about the take the drink home and then just go in for blood work and regular check-up afterwards. I think everyone in the US has to take it?

Pretty - Your hair looks great and the trip sounds like it is going as planned. I would have definitely told my mom if she asked me. You have such strong will power, go you!

Garg - Hope everything is ok with the heart doctor. Keep us updated!

Doby - Yay for getting to go on the boat!

When I was sick, my regular GP gave me an IV with all C vitamins. It helped me immensely. But I would also second a lot of sleep!

AFM - back from babymoon it was great! Lots of walking and eating, just want I wanted to do

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Pretty - Your hair looks great and the trip sounds like it is going as planned. I would have definitely told my mom if she asked me. You have such strong will power, go you!

AFM - back from babymoon it was great! Lots of walking and eating, just want I wanted to do

Glad you had a good time.

And I like to think I have pretty decent will power... except when it comes to food. lol. It makes me hope I'll be a firm, but fair mom.

So, I was able to pick up a couple mat tops while we've been here. As well as ten 3-month-old onesies, 6 pair of socks, and 2 soothers. Not too bad. : )

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

So my echochardiogram is scheduled for next Tuesday April 4 at 8:30am and then I meet with the holter monitor team which I'll be wearing for 7 days... Hopefully this will give them some idea on what's going on...

 

[Ad0rkkable]

Aphy not to be the bearer of bad news but just from my experience working in the lab you normally should not have Glucose in your urine, even if you ate a meal high in sugar before it.... again I'm no doctor, just from my experience. Hopefully you'll pass the test!

Pretty- cute clothes! Just curious how are you managing to shop baby clothes on your trip without BD knowing?

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Aphy not to be the bearer of bad news but just from my experience working in the lab you normally should not have Glucose in your urine, even if you ate a meal high in sugar before it.... again I'm no doctor, just from my experience. Hopefully you'll pass the test!

Pretty- cute clothes! Just curious how are you managing to shop baby clothes on your trip without BD knowing?

A friend of mine is pregnant too (13 days behind me), so I just tell him any baby stuff I look at/buy is for her. lol

I was talking to that friend on FB last night and she was asking me about telling BD, and pointing out that it'll be less than 72 hours til he knows. So crazy and scary, but it'll be such a relief. And then once my coworkers and social media know, I'll really be able to relax... just in time to start actively planning my shower and doing some serious baby prep. lol

 

[DobbyForever]

I'd be wary of shopping so openly like that. It's going to add fuel to the fire that you lied. SO has caught me shopping (truthfully) for my cousin's son but got pregnant after a condom broke he had really big trust issues and thought I somehow got pregnant on purpose then lied to him about it/the clothes. It didn't help I never gave her the clothes because by the time we met up he was too big for them. It was just a mess. I'd say he got over it but he asked me about it a couple weeks ago and this is like at least two years later. Took us a long time to rebuild that trust.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Dobby - That's a fair point. And I do feel bad that I haven't been able to say anything sooner. But I can't go back, only forward. And he's gonna do whatever he's gonna do whenever he knows.

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Pretty - I bet it will be such a relief. and the clothes are super cute!

Gag - Hope everything goes well, will be thinking of you.

 

[DobbyForever]

I agree with ttc no matter what it'll be a hugggge weight off. I hope he takes it well or that if he reacts poorly that he comes around. My SO reacted so poorly, and now we're making it work. So I hope that's the case for you though preferably without the yelling and cursing

 

[youngmamttc]

Hi ladies, how are you all?

Im not even 3rd trimester yet and exhaustion is kicking my butt. My little mans movements are starting to hurt already too!

 

[808malia]

Doing pretty good, my baby's kicks are so strong now that they are starting to startle me! Doesn't hurt yet though, lol!

 

[DobbyForever]

The only upside to an anterior placenta is movement does not hurt lol. I only feel like 2-3 times a day when he goes spasming all over, but it just makes me giggle/I don't notice it really.