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@maddyz: @avivoca: @tlcbaby: @Jasmum: @skipra: thank you ladies! we are actually trying to get our apartment on the market so there has been a lot of cleaning and organizing, which is a great way to focus on something other than what's going on. i just got a call from my doctor that i need to go on a progesterone suppository because my levels are "in the grey zone." so more not knowing, but at least there's some action i can take before the next us on tuesday.

@skipra: I've been eating a lot of garlic bread and crackers. AMAZING. I'm off eggs this week, but I ate them every day last week. It's so horrible too, but I have at least one pop a day right now. The bubbles settle my stomach and I need the caffeine to stay awake at work.

I came home to a house reeking of fish and nearly tossed my cookies. My husband is so annoyed I didn't want fish. Ugh. Pregnancy and lent are not a good combo.

@skipra: honestly, I don't really get it either. I'm not a cradle Catholic, I converted as an adult and when I converted, there really wasn't much emphasis placed on the giving up "meat" aspect of lent or the giving up of anything else, it was more presented as a time of reflection and an opportunity to get closer to God, and that "giving up" stuff was supposed to help you get closer to God. They'd suggested things like giving up Facebook, which I can see how that would give you more opportunity to pray. DH was raised Catholic, in a different part of the country, and is much more conservative. The belief is the fish isn't meat, but I've always found that odd!

@squeaks: Glad there is something you can do in the meantime. I hope the next U/S next week.

@tlcbaby: Glad your U/S went well! Are you going on vacation next week? Have so much fun!!

@Applesandbananas: Grosss.... just thinking about fish smell makes me want to hurl. Ughhhhh.

So DH asked if I wanted to go away for a weekend in late May by ourselves. He was thinking the Caribbean but as we know, due to Zika, that's probably not a good idea. If you could go somewhere for a long weekend in the US, where would you go? We're in New England so we probably don't want to go to the West Coast if we can help it.

@MrsKoala: Sea Island, GA. We go on our anniversary and it is incredible. Charleston, SC is a great option too.

@MrsKoala: I've always wanted to go to the outer banks. I've also heard Destin, FL on the Panhandle is nice. Not sure if you're willing to venture that far south though. We are thinking about going to Denver in April/May too. It's not really a relaxing beachy type vacation place but it's gorgeous in the mountains. Where are you in New England? We also love driving up to Vermont and Montreal in May.
@avivoca: I hope the u/s goes well! It is nerve wracking not actually seeing proof that you're pregnant!

Destin Fl is nice. I grew up going there, but it is far too crowded for my taste. I prefer the Atlantic coast even though the beaches aren't as pretty as the Gulf. But if you don't mind crowds it's totally gorgeous. Lots of options of where to stay which is great.

@skipra: Still not feeling any better. I hope the rest of you are, though.

I had my first ultrasound today - thankfully everything looks good! Heartbeat is 172 beats per minute. It was a stressful morning though, they couldn't find the heartbeat on Doppler and so I had to be sent for an urgent ultrasound and the soonest they could get me in was 2 hours later. I was a hot mess, So nervous and scared. I was not prepared for the idea that they might now be able to hear the heartbeat via Doppler! Just an FYI for anyone else going in! I am 10 weeks 2 days. Good luck everyone!

@lmay820: so glad everything turned out well!! How scary!!!

@avivoca: omg I know, it's sooo cold out! LO was trying to convince me it wasn't cold and he didn't need a jacket. 🙄

@MrsKoala: have you been to the Outer Banks? The beaches are so pretty and it isn't too touristy.

@MrsKoala: We are at Disney now! The weirdest thing is my morning sickness has been almost nonexistent while we are here! Still a lot of bloating and indigestion, but I haven't been nauseous really. Disney Magic!

@tlcbaby: Disney is the cure to nausea! I'm so glad it went away so you can fully enjoy your time at Disney!

Man oh man, I really hope the second trimester brings relief. I'm almost 10w and sooooo tired still. I have a bad cold too and a cough that makes me want to throw up c'mon second tri..

Pulled out the maternity pants today.... feels so much better then trying to stuff into my normal ones. But it also feels super early.

Also, still just barely hanging in there... I wish I could eat and enjoy it.

@MrsKoala: Chicago sounds fun! I've only been for a short work trip and wished I could've explored more. BTW...their pizza has NOTHING on CT pizza!

@maddyz: I think I've officially given up on my skinny jeans. I wore them on Saturday and they were so uncomfortable. I still have one pair I can wear comfortably and hoping that lasts because I am trying to wait until the beginning of March to tell friends and (hopefully) get some of my clothes back. I would totally be wearing some if I had them though!
@Applesandbananas: Hope you feel better soon! I had back to back colds in January. It is miserable. Like, how much more exhausted could you possibly get, right?

ETA: We told my parents today! They both seemed excited but it really had to sink in a few minutes first. They were totally NOT expecting it!

@MrsKoala: just my preference but I like the Pepe style thin crust so much better.