September Snugglers 2016

[xanzaba]

Avalanche- I am a professor in a department of pretty much all men. When I asked about family leave, the only person who took it was the woman who didn't get tenure. Most of the men have wives who took time off work or who are stay at home mothers. To say that it is concerning is an understatement! Maternity leave is 3 months fully paid, which is standard for a university, unheard of pretty much anywhere else in the US. But I'm pretty sure that I won't be completely off, as there are always things that won't wait. I'm preparing people that work with me to hold the reins while I'm away, but I may have a student or 2 who is starting in mid/late August. Fortunately the hospital is directly across the street from my university so if I'm working up until the last minute, I won't have far to go!

 

[psychochick]

leson: ooo upgrading to a house. great timing!

As for telling people at work, I'm actually planning on telling my boss soon. I am hoping to at least hold out for 8 week scan but I may not be able to afford to wait. MS and fatigue have both hit and I'm going to be less productive at work. I want to at least tell my boss so we establish an expectation for a while. But I probably will only tell him and no one else.

Not enjoying the nausea and fatigue. I know what I'm experiencing can be way worse but it's still difficult to deal. I was groggy all of yesterday and my DH had to drag me out of bed to take a walk just to get some fresh air. I am thinking of taking up some hobbies that can easily be done from the couch like crocheting or knitting or something. Any of you ladies doing that yet?

 

[MummaMoo]

Psyc - I cross stitch and knit, but at the moment I just can't focus on it, especially now that my nausea is worse in afternoons/evenings. As soon as my little girl is in bed, I'm flat out on the sofa (I don't feel so sick lying down)

 

[psychochick]

Psyc - I cross stitch and knit, but at the moment I just can't focus on it, especially now that my nausea is worse in afternoons/evenings. As soon as my little girl is in bed, I'm flat out on the sofa (I don't feel so sick lying down)

Oh no I'm like that sometimes where even watching TV is too much work. I listen to NPR podcasts so I should probably download more. I actually find cross-stitching to be a lot of work cuz of all the counting haha. Maybe I just suck at it.

 

[lesondemavie]

Psy have you tried The Black Tapes or The Magic Tavern? DH devours podcasts and those two were my fav more recently. He also really liked Lime Town, but it didn't pull me in quite as well.

 

[xxxLeoxxx]

Aw yes I love baby clothes shopping. Did a bit yesterday. I'm sure people can hear me cooing at everything!

So jealous some of you have your 12 week scan date. I don't think mine gets sent to me until I've had my booking in appt, which isn't until 25th Feb - aaagggggeeees away. I hope it doesn't take too long after that (I'll be 10w+1) we are hoping to go on holiday around 19th March, so not sure what to do. Is it likely to be before then? It's either that week or wait till July when DH can take time off. But I'll prob be massive then so don't want to do that.

I'm 7 weeks today, and my booking in appointment is the 19th of March!

Hopefully you can still go on your holiday.

Doesn't this mean you'll be past 12 weeks before you have your booking in appointment or is my maths all off lol?! That seems far too late! I've lived in different areas everytime I've been pregnant so I've been under the care of three different midwifery teams but every one has always done the booking in between 8 and 10 weeks so it leaves plenty of time to get the scan appointment sorted... X

 

[mrsmax]

Psyc - I cross stitch and knit, but at the moment I just can't focus on it, especially now that my nausea is worse in afternoons/evenings. As soon as my little girl is in bed, I'm flat out on the sofa (I don't feel so sick lying down)

Apart from knitting I could have written your post. My MS seems worse after lunch and I am usually vomiting around 5pm. I lie flat every chance I get and bathtime and bedtime with my three year old is getting tough.

Glad I'm not only one thinking of telling the boss sooner rather than later. Psch I want to tell to lower expectations as well and maybe some out different working pattern around my MS. Problem is I'm still having a bit of bleeding which makes me a bit nervous despite a good scan last week. I just don't want to have to tell him if I nhave another miscarriage... Such hard decisions.

Back to work tomorrow! Dreading it.

 

[Avalanche]

Avalanche- I am a professor in a department of pretty much all men. When I asked about family leave, the only person who took it was the woman who didn't get tenure. Most of the men have wives who took time off work or who are stay at home mothers. To say that it is concerning is an understatement! Maternity leave is 3 months fully paid, which is standard for a university, unheard of pretty much anywhere else in the US. But I'm pretty sure that I won't be completely off, as there are always things that won't wait. I'm preparing people that work with me to hold the reins while I'm away, but I may have a student or 2 who is starting in mid/late August. Fortunately the hospital is directly across the street from my university so if I'm working up until the last minute, I won't have far to go!

It's so nerve wracking isn't it! In supposed to be opening a new office in April and getting a promotion. So not sure when the best time to tell them is. Would hate to think I wouldn't get a promotion, but like you I work in a male environment and am the only female manager. Luckily my OH works alongside me. I think I might work up until the last minute like you.

 

[Avalanche]

I'm glad it's the weekend, I've been in bed most of the last two days lol! We went car shopping today though. I don't think a three door and a motorbike is going to cut it anymore....poor OH

 

[CountryMomma]

Wow, a lot to catch up on.. I slept almost all day long yesterday. Slept from 830pm to 830am, then slept from around 11am to 1pm, then fell asleep again around 230 and slept until 430, then back to bed at 10pm.. Luckily DH watched the kiddos for me so I could sleep. I just told him I didn't feel well and was tired as I haven't told him yet that I got a positive test, wanted to wait until the blood tests came back. Today my boobs have been killing me and I have hopped on the constipation train lol My CM has been crazy heavy today too. I am hoping all this means my levels are increasing well. Hoping my results come in early tomorrow morning!

 

[littledreamer]

So my 9 week scan went great, my mom was with me to see as my husband was there for the first scan and could not get off work that day Dr. said the baby measures 27.6 mm so a little over an inch and the heart rate was 172.

We got some news that our honeymoon to Jamaica is probably a no go, she said I could fly but the zika virus poses too much of a threat. Jamaica is not yet on the CDC list for places pregnant women should not travel, but its probably a matter of time. We are super bummed, but know its for the best. Damned mosquitos

With feeling so sick, tired, and worried I was so looking forward to it. Also house shopping is a nightmare and hubby and I are still living separate til we find a house.

I guess our next hurdle is the testing, we have an appointment on Wednesday that is 90 minutes long, all informational about testing etc. I so want to share our news but want to wait until 12 weeks, or testing is complete. Whichever comes first.

 

[littledreamer]

Wow, a lot to catch up on.. I slept almost all day long yesterday. Slept from 830pm to 830am, then slept from around 11am to 1pm, then fell asleep again around 230 and slept until 430, then back to bed at 10pm.. Luckily DH watched the kiddos for me so I could sleep. I just told him I didn't feel well and was tired as I haven't told him yet that I got a positive test, wanted to wait until the blood tests came back. Today my boobs have been killing me and I have hopped on the constipation train lol My CM has been crazy heavy today too. I am hoping all this means my levels are increasing well. Hoping my results come in early tomorrow morning!

Will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping for early good news to put your mind at ease !

 

[mrs unicorn]

Lovely scan little dreamer!

Psy - I've been crocheting on and off. Making little hats, booties, cardigans and blankets. I normally sell them so it's nice to keep them for myself now!

Afm - had my worst day of strong nausea yesterday. Fizzy drinks helped - I never touch the stuff normally! Going to have to find some fizzy water today as all the corner shop had yesterday was sugary stuff. I can't be drinking that for several months I'll be huge!! And I am absolutely exhausted. I feel bad saying that as DH and FIL spent fri eve- Sunday decorating our hallway so they are shattered. DH has been great though. Brought me a fizzy drink this morning then told me to take the day off and rest up, or at least take it easy.

 

[xanzaba]

Congrats little dreamer! Sounds like a perfect scan.

Countrymama- fingers cross for your good news...

 

[Buffyx]

Aw yes I love baby clothes shopping. Did a bit yesterday. I'm sure people can hear me cooing at everything!

So jealous some of you have your 12 week scan date. I don't think mine gets sent to me until I've had my booking in appt, which isn't until 25th Feb - aaagggggeeees away. I hope it doesn't take too long after that (I'll be 10w+1) we are hoping to go on holiday around 19th March, so not sure what to do. Is it likely to be before then? It's either that week or wait till July when DH can take time off. But I'll prob be massive then so don't want to do that.

I'm 7 weeks today, and my booking in appointment is the 19th of March!

Hopefully you can still go on your holiday.

Doesn't this mean you'll be past 12 weeks before you have your booking in appointment or is my maths all off lol?! That seems far too late! I've lived in different areas everytime I've been pregnant so I've been under the care of three different midwifery teams but every one has always done the booking in between 8 and 10 weeks so it leaves plenty of time to get the scan appointment sorted... X

I have just been seeing my GP and I have my dating scan on Wednesday, and then the GP will again refer me for the NT scan

I live in Australia.

 

[Avalanche]

Just booked in with the midwife for the 15th of February for my initial appointment. Apparently it takes an hour - I can't remember what happens at this appointment lol! I presume the first scan will be 3-4 weeks after that.

 

[Alea]

Just booked in with the midwife for the 15th of February for my initial appointment. Apparently it takes an hour - I can't remember what happens at this appointment lol! I presume the first scan will be 3-4 weeks after that.

I've recently had my booking appointment with the midwife and I'd say it takes a little under an hour but prepare for an hour just incase.

At mine, we talked about my previous pregnancies, general health (BMI, nutrition etc) and conditions that run in either side of the family, living conditions including who lives at home, antenatal screening tests and where I'd like to give birth. As my daughter Maisie was born at 34+4 via emergency c-section due to foetal distress, we talked about the possibility of having another premature baby but that obviously may not apply to you. Finally, she did some bloods and booked me in for my 12 week scan!

 

[gina236]

Great scan little!!

Unicorn, your DH sounds so great! Glad he's taking care of you and yes fizzy water over soda definitely!

Avalanche yay for the initial appointment. I am calling today to try to set mine up

Country thinking of you and hoping everything comes back great!

AFM I finally got a better prenatal yesterday. I had been taking gummy ones that I knew weren't great but I was taking them while ttc. Now that I am pregnant I figured I should get some better ones. But ugh they are HUGE and make my pee super neon along with terrible burping. Yuck! Also bought some lotion with shea butter and vitamin e to start using on my tummy and chest to try to reduce the appearance of any stretch marks I get. I know you can't stop them but hopefully this will make them look a little less noticable. Lol. Can't wait to call and set up an appointment today. I finally picked a doctor and have a backup in case she isn't accepting new patients. Finally feeling more on top of things

 

[Avalanche]

Just booked in with the midwife for the 15th of February for my initial appointment. Apparently it takes an hour - I can't remember what happens at this appointment lol! I presume the first scan will be 3-4 weeks after that.

I've recently had my booking appointment with the midwife and I'd say it takes a little under an hour but prepare for an hour just incase.

At mine, we talked about my previous pregnancies, general health (BMI, nutrition etc) and conditions that run in either side of the family, living conditions including who lives at home, antenatal screening tests and where I'd like to give birth. As my daughter Maisie was born at 34+4 via emergency c-section due to foetal distress, we talked about the possibility of having another premature baby but that obviously may not apply to you. Finally, she did some bloods and booked me in for my 12 week scan!

Fab thank you so much that was a great explanation! Can't wait to get the ball rolling

 

[Avalanche]

So my OH is being so cute. He's the head chef at work, and I'm in sales. So he's now overseeing what I get for breakfast and lunch in work he's obsessed with food anyway, but I got risotto for lunch with kale, broccoli, beetroot and tomatoes so he could put as much iron in me as possible and I had porridge for brekkie as apparently Danishes have too much bad fats

He's being so adorable.

He's told his family now, nerve wracking as we've only been together 4 months but they have sent him such lovely messages saying I'm the best thing that's ever happened to him and how happy he seems and how it's meant to be. Can't believe how supportive they are. Just my family to tell now