[shannaj]

I haven't had much time to get on here lately, so I thought I would start a check-in thread to see how you all are doing, how you're feeling, whats new and exciting etc. So here it is!!!

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling?
Any new symptoms?
Any new developments?
How is the nursery coming along?
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures?

Post-Preggo Check-in...
How are you feeling?
How is baby doing?
Any new developments?
Have you found any items that you would recommend to others?
Any new pictures to share??

[Christine-MA]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? Absolutely fine.
Any new symptoms? Nope, this has been a pretty symptomless pregnancy so far!
Any new developments? I have an appointment tomorrow that is so important to me. I will be 10w2d and that is the furthest I've been in pregnancy (that was the day of my first m/c)
How is the nursery coming along? I'm still early, so I haven't done much yet, although I just cleaned out the closet a little and decided what I was going to do with some things in there (scrapbooking stuff for example).
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? Just a bunch of maternity clothes yesterday that I posted pics in another thread. They are sooo comfy!

*Lurking*

Just had to tell you that your siggy is darling

[BabyBird]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? Pretty good still...starting to get really tired again.
Any new symptoms? Not really...
Any new developments? Not really...
How is the nursery coming along? Halfway there! Paint is done but still working on some stenciling on the border (pics will come when it is done) and DH has finished one of our two dressers!
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? Nope...waiting on my showers! First one is in 2 weeks!

Shanna...I LOVE your new siggy BTW!!

[Jodi0804]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? Not too bad.. still tired.. waiting to get my energy back!
Any new symptoms? Slightly dizzy and some headaches, but its better than the all day nausea!
Any new developments? Belly is more noticeable!
How is the nursery coming along? We are closing on our house in July so we'll be able to get started then!
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? Not really.. a few comfy shorts... I haven't had any luck with finding maternity stuff I like... but my clothes are getting a bit more uncomfy now.. any suggestions for where to shop?

[Celry]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? Tired, but feeling really well besides that.
Any new symptoms? Contracting like crazy. I'll find out this week if they are doing any thing to my cervix. I had 8 in an hour last night Most of the time I don't have that many though.
Any new developments? I'm learning the ins and outs of my medicine pump. My neighbor gave me a ton of maternity clothes a while back. All of the pants have a hole in the right pocket. I never thought about it until she saw my pump yesterday. She has the exact same pump for insulin and cut the holes to feed the tubing through it. I'm now using the holes as she did and its much nicer than having the tubing sticking out of the top of my pants.
How is the nursery coming along? It's getting organized. We don't have anything hung on the walls yet. DH set up the second crib in our bedroom this morning. We'll use that at first for both of them instead of bassinets.
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures?


As far as shopping: Kohls can have some decent maternity stuff, but I had to pick through a lot of frumpy things to find a few decent things. I really like my things from Old Navy and they were reasonably priced. I got a bunch of things from Gap from my neighbor that are nice too.

[MrsMamaS]

Post-Preggo Check-in...
How are you feeling? Tired, tired, tired. Last week was my first week back to work. It's NOT EASY being a working Mommy.
How is baby doing? Very well. I wish he'd sleep longer through the night, but other than that no real complaints. I guess the only other "issue" is gas. We're in the process of trying different bottles to combat gas issues.
Any new developments? Nope, just back to work and adjusting to balancing everything in my new, busy, busy life. Connor is smiling and laughing on his own now. He also coos and babbles a little now. It's totally adorable.
Have you found any items that you would recommend to others? I've said it before, my Moby wrap.
Any new pictures to share?? Most of you girls know me on Facebook. I just posted a bunch there yesterday.

[LindsLuvsSi]

How are you feeling? Pretty good....just getting stressed about moving. I totally hate packing and unpacking.
How is baby doing? Zane's doing great, growing up way toooooooo fast!
Any new developments? He can roll over both ways and can almost sit up on his own.
Have you found any items that you would recommend to others? my brain is dead right now sorry!
Any new pictures to share?? I'll share some of my chunky monkey in the private forum

[~April04~]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? pretty good - sore boobs and tired a lot - of course I have a lot of food aversions but thankfully no vomiting... it's worth it though
Any new symptoms? oops see above
Any new developments? hm.. we *might* be having identical twins - we'll find out for sure on Friday
How is the nursery coming along? haven't even started
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? I got a few maternity shirts today (good deals) at Old Navy and Kohls.

[KCMomma]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? Honestly, pretty darn miserable!
Any new symptoms? I do believe I've been having more contractions but they aren't strong at all. And nothing regular. I have been much more crampy in the last few days. She's moving around a lot and hitting my bladder and it HURTS!!
Any new developments? Not since last doc appointment.
How is the nursery coming along? Done just waiting for Paige to make her debut!
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? Nothing new lately. I've tried ordering my maternity pics, but I think the photographer must have went into labor (she was due 1 week before me) because I haven't heard from her.

[Lauren S]

Preggo Check-in....

How are you feeling? Eh. Today wasn't a very good day. I felt really run down and crappy.

Any new symptoms? I have a lot of pain in my belly, especially when I get up from sitting or when I move from side to side in the night.

Any new developments? Nope- appointment tomorrow.

How is the nursery coming along? It's coming! If you remember my pictures from before, it's come a long way. It's cleaned out, the wallpaper is stripped, and it has one coat of blue paint.

Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? I didn't buy anything, but I did have my shower yesterday! I'm waiting for pictures from my sister so I can share. Everyone was soooo generous. I couldn't believe all the stuff we got.

[shannaj]

Post-Preggo Check-in...
How are you feeling? Aside from being really tired, I'm doing pretty well. My nipples are a little sore from BFing, but they're starting to adjust. I'm still bleeding a little, but its slowed down to a medium type period. I was amazed how much you bleed at first. Word to the wise...go buy some depends! Its worth it. You'll feel gross wearing diapers, but for the first few days, they were a god-send! Trust me...get some!

How is baby doing? Camryn is doing great. I haven't got around to posting much about her, which I will work on, but she was born tongue-tied. She was having issues latching to the breast, so we had to get her tongue snipped on Thursday. I honestly think it was harder on me than it was on her! She's doing great now...now she just needs to start gaining more weight!

Any new developments - My doula came to the house on Saturday to take some newborn shots...can't wait to see the pictures!

Have you found any items that you would recommend to others? There is this bear...called a prince lionheart slumber bear The Original Slumber Bear with Silkie - Beige - Prince Lionheart - Toys "R" Us has saved my life so far! You neeeeeeed on! It calms Camryn back to sleep every time it turns on! I LOVE THIS BEAR!

Any new pictures to share?? Just the ones in my siggy. I will have more soon...I've been a paparazzi!

[..Christine..]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? feeling better each day....finally started my 2nd trimester- still gagging alot if I don't take the unisom at night!
Any new symptoms? no more constipation (TMI)....
Any new developments? none yet....we have out gender u/s on June 29
How is the nursery coming along? haven't started yet but picked out bedding for a boy and a girl yesterday!
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? just some maternity clothes!

[NortheastWifey]

How are you feeling? Pretty good overall. I think because I was so sick for so long with m/s at the beginning of my pregnancy, the pregnancy fairy has blessed me with an easy ending. Other than that, I'm just excited for Amelia's arrival!!! 9 DAYS til my EDD!!!!!

Any new symptoms? Nothing new. Still crampy here and there and still losing some MP, but that's been the same for the past week or two.

Any new developments? DH is in nesting mode. I think it hit him more than me. He's been on a cleaning frenzy!

How is the nursery coming along? Done except we need to paint the closet door white. It just natural wood right now.

Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? I bought our bassinet the other day. Here's a link to it. It's so cute in person and, despite the reviews, was not difficult to put together. Natures Purest Comfort Bassinet - Sleepy Safari - Summer Infant - Babies "R" Us

[xanada101]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? Honestly, like crap. I am starving every two hours, have terrible indigestion, am always out of breathe, I can't even sit comfortably anymore, and am sleeping like crap at night. I LOVE being pg, but it is definitely getting more challenging.
Any new symptoms? This never ending hunger that will not go away. I cannot get it to subside.
Any new developments? Not that I am aware of but I go the OB tomorrow.
How is the nursery coming along? Done until my little sweet pea shows up.
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? Um, a firepit for the backyard. LOL Babywise, nope.

[Banned-Jaylas_Mommy]

Preggo Check-in....
How are you feeling? im feeling ok for the most part.
Any new symptoms? my back has been hurting the whole time, i have been getting these pains in my lower right abdomen and back, and im hungry just about every two hours.
Any new developments? nope, i am going for another u/s tomorrow to confirm shes a girl.
How is the nursery coming along? its not. we still have plenty of time though. we probably wont start working on it for a couple more months.
Have you bought anything cool lately? Pictures? um not really. i did buy a onsie and some bibs after my u/s two weeks ago. and a mom at my daycare that i went to hs with gave me some clothes.
here is what i bought


and here is what i was given

[LisaD]

How are you feeling? I was feeling good until about 3 days ago. I have had a horrible pain in my side/abdomen and back for the past few days. It even hurts to walk. I'm not sure what is going on since I felt great before, but I'm going to try to get in to see the Dr. tomorrow.

How is baby doing? Nathan is doing better. He finally is above his birth weight, so that's great news! He is still dealing with gas issues and reflux, but we are working on that. We are using Mylicon and trying out new bottles to see what will help.

Any new developments - Dustin is going back to work tomorrow and that is really scaring me. He has been such a HUGE help to me, I don't know how I'm going to do it by myself. I mean honestly it seems like he has Nathan more than me lately, so I'm really nervous about going it alone. I'm sure we will be ok, but it's still terrifying.

Have you found any items that you would recommend to others? We found that we didn't have enough blankets. We go through at least 3 per day. We also go through a ton of onesies. Our favorites are the ones with the stretchy necks, they are so much easier to get on.

Any new pictures to share?? I will have some more this week hopefully.

[courtneytcu98]

Post-Preggo Check-in...
How are you feeling? I am doing very well! My allergies are making me crazy, especially since I am so hesitant to take meds because I am BF'ing.
How is baby doing? Elliott is just great! He is 4months old tomorrow and I could have him stay this age forever. Adorable!
Any new developments? The developments are coming almost daily. The newest are: trying to put the pacifier back into his mouth, rolling over from tummy to back, big belly laughs, grabbing at toys
Have you found any items that you would recommend to others? The Miracle Blanket, and gosh, so many more. . .
Any new pictures to share?? I'll have to post some later!

[Lyz]

How are you feeling? pretty good! My allergies are horrible right now and I'm trying not to take anything...I might have to suck it up and get some sudafed though
Any new symptoms? no, still waiting for movement!
Any new developments? dr. appt this week to hear HB, gender u/s on 6/9!
How is the nursery coming along? my dad is coming over to start prepping the room this weekend (I'll be away so he can primer it without me there to smell the fumes)
Have you bought anything cool lately? tons of maternity clothes...chomping at the bit to buy baby clothes!!

[Etph007]

I love seeing all the new little babies in your siggys!! I can't wait for the next few to be born!!

How are you feeling? Feeling pretty good! Glad the m/s has subsided. I have been having pretty bad headaches but overall I feel good. My abdomen is definitely starting to tighten up and feel 'full'

Any new symptoms? Not really... I feel bubbly type things... but not sure what to chalk it up to, because it's different than gas.

Any new developments? No... Looking fwd to our next appt next week!

How is the nursery coming along? it's still empty with primed walls... although DH is starting to re-junk it up with his golf stuff

Have you bought anything cool lately? Not really.. I have bought a few bibs! DH bought me the cutest stuff for mother's day... 1 tank top says "Due in November"... also a bib that says "if you think I'm cute.. you should see my mom"... So sweet He also got me the pregnant Willow Tree which I love! I am DYING to find out what we're having so the shopping can begin!!