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@nana87: yay, so glad everything went well.

@MaryM: my first appointment isn't until next week and I am getting increasingly anxious. I was sooo sick with my first that I could only think about how terrible I felt. Now I'm so so scared that my lack of nausea is a bad sign.

@josina: congrats on a good appointment and what a great surprise. Sooo nice to skip weeks!

OMG you guys, I'm an idiot. Can I blame pregnancy brain already!
So I got to looking at my dates more and my period tracker app and I just hadn't marked my last period in May, so had told the dr's office April. Now I have to call the dr. and update everything! Duh me.
Back on for February 22nd!

@NorthStar: lol, no kidding, I'm glad I caught it now instead of later! SMH.

@josina: That's hilarious! Now I don't feel so bad about messing up my appointment dates too (I was supposed to go next week but scheduled it for this week)

We got a better look at the baby today and the doctor was able to measure.

Based on LMP my EDD would be Feb. 5.

I met with my Creighton charting teacher last week, and based on my chart, she guessed Feb. 9ish.

Based on measurements, the doctor said Feb. 11. (next time our roll call is updated, this is what I'll be going with)

I'm sad about "losing" a week, but I'm so glad I had that chart consult or I think I would have been more worried about being nearly a week "behind."

My doctor asked when I'd want to come back and I said maybe 3 weeks (a month feels too long) but he'll be on vacation so I go back in two weeks. I'll be at a good point for MaterniT testing, and I think he'll do a sonogram too.

@Ajsmommy: Congestion has gotten worse for me this week too. I was already sleeping with nose strips on, but this week I've really needed them. And last night I had a pretty awful headache from congestion and went to bed with a rice pack on my head.

I've never been a fan of food while pregnant. This pregnancy and the last one, I haven't gained at all in the first tri (so far). But I've also been on progesterone so I think that could be partly to blame?

Potatoes are one thing that I can always eat though. If I want an easy dinner, I'll microwave/bake one and top it with cheese. Baked tater tots will also do. Last pregnancy I ate a lot of bowls of cereal, but we don't keep cereal in the house as much since I went GF.

@MaryM: I'm glad that your appointment went so well!

@MaryM: @Ajsmommy: Ick about the congestion and not being able to eat! I think that is fairly normal with pregnancy since we are so sensitive to everything. At least the weekend is coming up and hopefully you can both get some rest in.

As far as weekend plans, I have a concert tomorrow night and then off to Vegas for a work conference bright and early on Sunday. I'm only there through Tuesday morning, so at least it's a quick trip. I just feel guilty leaving DD and DH for a few days, but I know that they will be fine.

eta - does anyone have any suggestions for places to eat in Vegas? I'm staying at Caesars and already have a list of places to try. lol. give this pregnant lady some cupcakes!

@Ajsmommy: DH loves tater tots and they're easy to cook, so it hasn't been a problem for us

Last night he made me a bowl of them topped with cheese and sour cream.

@NorthStar: DH checked out a few buffets while I slept in one day while we were there, and he thought the cosmopolitan buffet looked the best (unfortunately we didn't actually eat there)

We had a nice dinner at bouchon if you want something sort of fancy.

@NorthStar: DH and I did either Cesars or the Bellagio...and we were seriously underwhelmed. It was like any buffet you could get anywhere.

Cosmopolitan at least had more exciting options (and better desserts)

@NorthStar: Oh! There's also late pizza there on like the third floor? In case you wake up hungry and can't get back to sleep

So...anyone else feeling chubby? I'm 10 weeks tomorrow (I know it's not a milestone but double digits sounds crazy!) and I'm starting to have to do the rubber band trick on my pants already I'm not sure how I'm going to keep this from work for another 3 weeks. Our NT scan isn't until 8/1 and I want that reassurance before sharing but I feel like I'm showing already!

@MrsA: @MaryM: @josina: You guys are making me crave tater tots. Sounds so good.

I am a teacher on summer break, so I'm really not hiding from anyone at this point. By the time I go back to work, it'll probably pretty obvious so I'll give my principal a heads up in advance.

I'm feeling a bit lousier the past few days, which I guess is reassuring, but is not fun at all. I'm praying I feel ok before my husband goes out of town for work for two weeks because he is saving my life right now and taking on tons of toddler duties. And cleaning duties. And etc.

@Ajsmommy: glad you enjoyed them!

@MrsA: I wear somewhat stretchy pants for the most part, so haven't worn more maternity yet (I never stopped wearing one pair or half panel work pants. They're just so comfortable!)

But I'm definitely favoring looser shirts. And I got out maternity pants yesterday. Things are getting tighter, but not too uncomfortable.

I just need to celebrate.

After a week of not sleeping more than 4 hours at a time yet still being utterly exhausted, I didn't get up once in the middle of the night last night! I was so happy the sun was coming up when I woke up this morning!

@MaryM: yay for the small victories!

@MaryM: That is awesome! I hope it makes a difference for you.

@gilmoregirl: Good luck today!

I'll start
EDD: 2/23 but my apt is Friday so i'll have a more definitive answer then

Will you find out or team green? Def find out.

Symptoms? This pregnancy has given me way more symptoms than my first. I'm wondering if my advanced age is causing it!!? I have already had heart burn, I have food aversions like nothing sounds good (except tater tots with cheese and sour cream -HA), I gag so bad every time I brush my teeth I almost vomited this morning it was so bad.. can't wait to see what's next.

Most excited about: Finding out gender and seeing DD be a big sister she's been soo into her dolly's lately. It's like she intuitively knows!

Most worried/nervous about: I'm a nervous wreck. I'm worried baby isn't growing the way it should or that something will be bad in the testing or something will just go wrong

Purchase anything for the baby yet? No

Do you have names picked?? Care to share??? Boy name is picked-- family tradition we have to follow. I'm not in love with it but it's ok. Tyler Thomas
Girl name is still up for debate but we have been talking about it

@gilmoregirl: Hope your appt. goes well, and yay for the nap with LO!
@Ajsmommy: Yay for roll call. And OMG to the gagging when brushing teeth - I HAVE vomited a couple times already, it's horrible!!

EDD: 2/22

Will you find out or team green? Find out at 20 week US

Symptoms? Tired, food aversions, brushing teeth SUCKS, 2 days of morning nausea + vomiting

Most excited about: Having a baby in the house again, baby cuddles, seeing DS with her/him ... this morning he held on to our cat, calling it 'baby'. Too cute.

Most worried/nervous about: Sleep with 2 littles! DS was awful, really hoping #2 is easier! Daycare for 2.

Purchase anything for the baby yet? Nope

Do you have names picked?? Care to share??? We like Emma for a girl although I hate that it's so popular now I really like Evalynn but DS thinks it's too 'old'. For a boy we like Kyson/Kai. I have a loong list though for both.

@josina: the midwife I saw today asked if I have any questions and I was like, none that you can answer. My worries are really just about paying for daycare, and how my son will adjust, and how I'll handle two, and sleep omg. My son was a screamer and I'm determined this baby will be more chill. I can request that, right??