Hellobee Boards

Good idea! I never feel like I have anything note-worthy to contribute, so the questions help.

How far along are you? - 9w 5d (Hearing the heartbeat Friday!)

Who knows the BIG secret? - All parents and siblings, a few people at work who would have had to cover my classroom if I got sick, and a handful of friends whom I took a little road trip with right after I found out.

Any food aversions? - Nothing specific. It seems like my aversions are mostly due to timing of eating, if that makes sense. Sometimes I feel like I'm starving, but other times I feel like I can't eat anything or I'll be sick.

Craving anything specific? - FRUIT! I've been eating grapes, apples, cherries, pineapple, and strawberries like no other. Also, fast food (which I normally hate). Sometimes all I want is a giant batch of French fries!

Do you have a feeling for boy or girl? - I really don't know. My husband's family seems to produce 10lb baby boys quite easily, though. That scares me a little

How are you feeling overall? Overall, pretty good. Just tired and sometimes moody. I do feel like my energy level has increased from just a few weeks ago, so that's nice.

@Pirouette: Ha! Love that we're craving the same things. Thank goodness most fruit is in season in summer!

Do any of you feel like you have a bump yet? I don't think I do, but man, I LOVE being able to unbutton my pants the minute I get home from work!

@Pirouette: @amreis: looks like we are all craving the same thing...fruit...i swear i cant get enough of it...it is really the only thing right now that actually seems REALLY good...instead of eating it because i know i should eat it...LOL

have you ladies told your boss??? when will you tell?

i still have not...i have my annual review next week...i am sure it will go fine but also cant help but be a little nervous...i plan on telling her at the tail end of the meeting...i wanted to wait a few more weeks, but we have a big training in early October that we need to start making plans for fight and hotel for 4 days...i will be 7 months by then...so its kind of difficult to tell how i will feel...especially since our day starts at 730am and we get back to our room about 830 or 900...so i am not sure i am digging those long days...we shall see though...

How far along are you?
9+2
Who knows the BIG secret?
Both sets of parents and siblings, siblings in law. My best friend and her DH.
Any food aversions?
Everything! But I got my prescription for zofran yesterday and I'm starting to come around.
Craving anything specific?
No. I wish!
Do you have a feeling for boy or girl?
No, but I am hoping for a boy since we already have a girl. But we will probably have a girl bc we are a family of girls. DD has 5 girl cousins plus another on the way, and only one boy cousin.
How are you feeling overall?
Looking forward to getting past the trimester bc it's been terrible. I uses to think I wanted 3 DCs but I'm starting to think I never want to do this again.

@MrsCastro: I told my boss almost right away. I teach, and so if I was dealing with MS or something more severe, there needed to be someone who could jump in and cover for me. If I wasn't in that situation, I would have waited as long as I could. I just didn't want to leave my students unattended with no explanation. And AMEN to the fruit! I just can't get enough of it! I figure it balances out the french fries I'm also craving lately

@mrsmate: I hope the Zofran helps out and you get to start eating again!

@Kiki: I hope your food aversions don't last too much longer. That can't be fun at all.

How far along are you?
11 weeks today!

Who knows the BIG secret?
My dad, brother and SIL, my two BFFs and a few moms in my mom's group. DH hasn't spilled the beans yet to his family. But our 1st appointment is next week, so he probably will then.

Any food aversions?
How about I tell you what I will eat! The food aversions are much worse this time than with my 1st.

Craving anything specific?
Yes, popcorn and ice tea. I rarely eat popcorn and I never drink ice tea in normal times.

Do you have a feeling for boy or girl?
We want a girl since we have a boy. But I'm trying not to think about it because I don't want to be disappointed. We will be happy with either though. With DS, I just KNEW from the second I was pregnant that he was a boy. I don't have that same strong feeling this time.
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How are you feeling overall?
Much better than the last few weeks. Still a bit tired, but the MS is mostly gone so I am thankful for that.

@jaypegs: oh wow, look at all those features!! So cute!

@lamariniere: ha, two weeks ago I was craving popcorn ,like crazy...I had to have it every day! So random.

@lamariniere: @Pirouette: @amreis: Thank you! I'll be looking forward to seeing you photos hopefully soon!

How far along are you?
11w 3d

Who knows the BIG secret?
Everyone now. We did a big announcement on facebook after telling our families in person.

Any food aversions?
It really depends on the day. One day I will crave it...the next bleh!

Craving anything specific?
Watermelon, orange juice, meat.

Do you have a feeling for boy or girl?
I think it's a girl! Everyone else says boy, but DH and I think girl!

How are you feeling overall?
Pretty good! I still get pretty tired, and my boobs are still killing me, but m/s is finally starting to fade!

We made the big announcement on FB last night Here are the pictures we used for it

@lamariniere: my son is 7 and my daughter is 13 months today.

Thanks, some days they are cuter than others. lol

@Kiki: Love these pics! Your kids are adorable

@MrsCastro: we, at least, I, am not planning on doing a Facebook announcement. We did with our 1st, but not until around the 5 months mark. I have nothing against them, but I just feel more of a need for privacy these days. Now that I'm almost to the 2nd tri, I've started telling a few friends privately.

I FINALLY have my first appointment this Thursday and I'm really hoping we'll get to take a peak inside.

@lamariniere: I agree on the privacy totally! The only reason we did it is we live in England and our friends and family are in CA. Hard to tell people when you talk to them, when 99% of my firends I talk with on FB only. With a 8 hr time difference it is hard to talk to people anytime but the weekends, which is also the only time we have a chance to visit this beautiful country.

with my son we told people, with DD we did both, if was right after we got here and most everyone was already told by family before the 12 week mark. lol

@lamariniere: yea, I regularly remove people from FB. I also changed it so all my friends don't see what I post only close friends.

@Pirouette: I'm 10w1d today. Our immediate families already know, as well as some close friends. We'll probably tell people we see on a regular basis once I enter the second trimester. I didn't do a FB announcement the last time until about 6mo. I'm not even sure I'll do one this time around.

@Pirouette: we announced early to my dad (7 weeks) since we were traveling together. DH still hasn't announced to his family and I'm almost 12 weeks now. Three of my closest friends and my brother know, and the moms in my mom's group now know as of this week. I'm waiting with everyone else until the second tri, and I'm just going to do it privately/individually with the people who matter most.

@kiki: that's a good idea, but I'm always wondering how well it actually works. I would be nervous that some people can still access/see posts. I don't post much as it is though.

@jaypegs: I think that's an excellent idea letting your friends know now so the attention is on the married couple later.

I remember it was such a relief to finally be "out" with my 1st. I avoided a lot of social things during that time to avoid drinking (I really enjoy my wine, and people would have noticed right away if I didn't have a glass).

I've been stalking you ladies and now I get to join, yay! Congrats to everyone.... and I'm so excited to be here too

How far along are you?
12 weeks today.

Who knows the BIG secret?
Parents, siblings, a couple of friends, and whoever my mom told so probably everyone. I just asked that it stay off facebook so I can tell my close friends first.

Any food aversions?
Red pasta sauce and sandwiches. Anything else just depends on the day.

Craving anything specific?
My MIL's potatoes that she makes with brisket.

Do you have a feeling for boy or girl?
Boy. We did the shettles mettod, not on purpose, but it still happened. And this pregnancy is soooo different from my last. I don't have the crazy migraines I did last time, which I blame on the extra hormones I had from having a girl. And this one isn't stealing my pretty- no acne!

How are you feeling overall?
Ok. I'm tired and nauseous a lot but I'll take that over migraines any day

@lamariniere: Thanks I'm not even so sure what my actual due date should be.... I didn't know the date of my period so I just guessed, and it was close enough to the actual ultrasound date that they didn't change it.

@Pirouette: My doctor always tells me that migraines can get worse, better, or stay the same during pregnancy. Duh! The midwife I just saw said that they can get bad in your 2nd trimester, which was not the case for my first baby. They were awful in my first trimester up to the middle of the 2nd, then they pretty much went away. Do you know why they flare up in the summer? Anything you can do about those triggers? Hoping we both stay migraine free..... and if you don't I'm always happy to answer questions on how to cope with them My LO is 22 months..... almost 2!

@Pirouette: We wanted to wait for my LO to be a little more independent because I was sure my migraines would go crazy again during pregnancy.

We get a lot of thunderstorms in the summer so I always take benedryl to help with my migraines there. Not sure if that would work for you.