### Grad Check-in: 5/30/16 ###

[sleepymonkey]

Hello GRADS!!!

It's been a few weeks. I hope everyone is doing awesome!

Congratulations to our newest grad badwolf!

sonpetitlapin, Divefrog, winogirl, radiantly, @jimbobcooter, beckyp005, flippinchica, colinsfebmommy, Maggie0424, lucylulu, flyliceandcoffee, cml112, sunni1, b0710, manderslvt, meredithcarole, aswedishbee, mdogan29, lickwed, scorpioscuba, jess9802, zombiesquad, mom2boxers, MissMusic, luvmyponies, URMySunshine77, KirstenAlecia, rnmommy, bgkc4, pittpurple, agpjt413, lennonkdc, mamafesto, jwinct, ladystrat, bazinga, summergirl1211, badwolf


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool?

[badwolf]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
About 7-ish weeks but we're hoping to find out for sure at today's appointment

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Exhausted physically, excited emotionally

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
Thoughts: holy crap I'm 39 and starting over, WTF was I thinking? LOL

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Appointment today, I believe I'm getting both a sonogram and seeing the doctor

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Spot has been looking good according to doctor so I think we're all good

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!
Hopefully later

QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool?
Whichever is less crowded so I can relax and read.

[sonpetitlapin]

Lil D will be 7 months tomorrow. His little personality is just coming through. He is so determined, especially when he really wants something. He is on the move and doing the army crawl. He has two teeth now. He took his first plane trip last week to my moms. She has a pool and he went swimming for the first time and loved it. He is doing great with BLW.

QOTW: I would rather be at the beach. You can fish, cook out etc. I live mins from beachy areas so I love it.

[sonpetitlapin]

badwolf congrats!!!

[Deleted]

Thanks sleepymonkey!
Congrats badwolf! So happy for you!
sonpetitlapin, that smile!!!

Pearson is 11 days shy of one year old. WHAT WHAT WHAT?!

I'm a wreck because ^^^^^. How did this happen?

His next appointment is on the 14th.

Since DS1 will be out of town on his actual birthday we had P's party this past weekend. Cake smash like a boss!





QOTW: Neither. Not a fan of laying out, at all. If i have to be sitting still outside I'd much rather it be in the shade next to a mountain stream or river while taking a break on a hike.

[jwinct]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 21w1d - carrot, or baby bok choy

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? feeling great!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments? no

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Fingers crossed that my placenta moves. As of right now i have complete placenta previa and they suspect placenta accreta (they think it's adhering to my c-section scar). If it's placenta accreta, I'll have to have a hysterectomy during my c-section, which isn't a big deal, but I hate knowing that you can hemorrhage pretty badly from it.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!
Here I am yesterday, wearing the shirt that DH and my girls gave me for my birthday. It's kind of ridiculous, but it's also kind of funny.


QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool? I do enjoy being at the beach, but I don't like swimming in the ocean, so I vote pool.

[sleepymonkey]

@jimbobcooter, I love the second picture! He looks so victorious - like "I conquered this cake!"

[agpjt413]

Hey ladies!!! It seems like forever since I last checked in with you all!! Very excited to see new grads here & congrats badwolf!!!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 29w4d // butternut squash

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically - starting to feel the impact of having a growing belly (can't bend over as far, starting to need to slide the seat back as I get in and out of the car, etc lol!!!) Emotionally, I'm SO ready for this kid to be here already!!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? The nursery is coming along! Started making some purchases in prep for baby (I know, why haven't we done it sooner?!). Calling to make a prenatal tour with a few pediatric offices today and order my BF pump. Also signed up for BF class last week or so slotted for end of June. This pregnancy is flying by!!!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next appt is for our 30w this Thursday. It's our first of the biweekly appts!!!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at the moment, thank you!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

This was taken last week (cuz - lazy lol!) at 28+1 right before heading out to a friend's shower. And I added a pic of our LO taken at our 28w appt!



QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool? Love both but I think I prefer the beach a little more. Love how my hair feels after being sun soaked in salt water all day

[agpjt413]

That smile sonpetitlapin!!!!!! Love, love, love!!!

OMIGOSH @jimbobcooter!!! I cannot believe P is going to be ONE soon?! And CAKE!!!!!!!!

That's such an adorable bump and tee jwinct!!

[pittpurple]

Welcome badwolf , love to see new faces on this check in!
It's amazing how quick other people's pregnancies go for me. I feel like I've been pregnant for my entire life but also that jwinct , and agpjt413 , just announced. Glad everything is going well!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 36 weeks today.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? So, so ready to have this baby it's ridiculous. LO came at 36.6 so in my head that's how long pregnancy lasts. I just know this one is going to come late and I'll be pregnant forever. Still nauseated, still exhausted, still uncomfortable, I'm genuinely so bored with being so unwell!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We are totally ready for him to come. Bag packed, laundry done and ready! We had absolutely nothing ready for my daughter so we got ready too early this time around.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just that this baby comes safely and soon. Though not this week - DH is away for work until Friday and I'd rather not have to sort out the childcare logistics if he's not here!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!
From two weeks ago:


QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool?
I like both! I love the sound of the ocean but really like the convenience of a pool. My ideal vacation would have both options :-)

[sleepymonkey]

pittpurple, even though you feel like crap, you still look beautiful! I hope these next few weeks go quickly for you!

[pittpurple]

sleepymonkey, that's so sweet! It's a surprisingly successful picture, 2 weeks later and I'm pretty much living in PJs and old t-shirts of DH's ;-)

[flippinchica]

Hai agpjt413! Your Edd is almost exactly 1 year after mine so I remember all the milestones from last year when I see your posts.
AFM: M is 9 months and
almost 20 lbs. Today is 41 weeks in/41 weeks out! He is crawling and pulling up, eating everything and into everything. He is so much fun now. We are moving soon and I start a ft job.

[jess9802]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: Henry will be three months old on Friday!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Stressed about our childcare situation, still not getting more than two or three hours of consecutive sleep, but still over the moon with my little guy.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I posted previously about my mom's car accident - she was discharged from her rehab center after six weeks, and is on the way to a full recovery. We are very, very grateful, and her recovery has been an inspiration story at the rehab center.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Not upcoming, but we had Henry baptized on May 15. I've included a picture below. He was wearing a gown that's been in my family for 114 years. DS1 turns four on June 15, and I've got to start planning his birthday party....

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? That our childcare situation works itself out in a way that won't require me to work part time from home.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool? Pool. I live in Oregon, and it's too cold to lounge at the beach!

From Henry's baptism:


Taken last week:

[flyliceandcoffee]

Holy crap I just now realized how long it's been since I've been able to be online! Hi ladies!

How far along are you? Uh...K is gonna be 8 months old in less than 2 weeks. Where did the time

QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool?
Beach. I am a Hawaii girl after all...

[agpjt413]

You look gorgeous pittpurple!! And I'm beginning to start wearing MH's t-shirts and shorts as well lol!!

Such a cutie flippinchica! I cannot believe it's been almost a year since you've had him. I still remember when you were pregnant! And it's exciting we'll be sharing a birth month for our LOs!

That's so amazing to have the same gown in your family for over a century and it still looks brand new jess9802! Love the family photo!

Omigosh can't believe your LO is 8 months already flyliceandcoffee!! Where does the time go?! And had no idea you were an island girl! Hawaii is near and dear to our hearts b/c MH's grandfather was stationed on Oahu for awhile so my MIL spent her teen years there. We also got married there (on Kaua'i)! You'd probably appreciate this...(see below!)

Not sure if I shared this with you ladies in one of the grad threads, but I know I posted about it on CAR & my BMB. My dad passed away in Aug of 2014 and left behind a TON of Hawaiian shirts. MH and younger brother are both larger than my dad was so they couldn't wear them. While my mom was purging through some things, she couldn't find herself to let them go - understandably so. When we got our third BFP (aka - this pregnancy), I wanted to have a baby/crib quilt made for this LO. So, I figured what a better way to pay tribute to my dad and honor his memory as well as finding a use for his shirts while building our own family heirloom. Here are some pics below - the quilt pattern are angels (to symbolize our loved ones who have passed on as well as our angel babies we lost in the fall of 2014 and spring of 2015). I had the quilt commissioned here locally since the best I can do is sewing on buttons and some easy hemming

[summergirl1211]

Thanks for the check-in sleepymonkey!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 9 weeks, 3 days Apparently he/she is a green olive this week!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I'm exhausted and nauseated the majority of the time. It's getting old but I know it's very worth it! Emotionally I'm already anxious about switching up our routine and how Riley will do with a new baby.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Nope!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? First OB appointment on Friday to discuss our 1st trimester screening options.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? T&P's for a healthy baby are always welcome!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!! I got nothing yet.

QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool? Both. I love being by the ocean, watching the waves, and smelling the salt in the air. But I want to be close to a pool because it's much more refreshing to swim in. So a pool next to a beach is ideal!

[mom2boxers]

Thanks for the check in.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
L is 3 months old.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Good - learning how to wrangle 2 kids in the mornings and get out the door on time.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
No vents. On a good schedule and let's me sleep.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
4 month check up in a few weeks. She smiles and makes some cute noises. Working on tummy time to get her ready for rolling.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
I'm good.

QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool?
Pool in a tropical locale.

[bazinga]

Thanks for the checkin sleepymonkey. I miss you ladies and lurk often...

How far along are you?
9 wks today, baby is the size of an olive.

How are you feeling physically / emotionally?
Exhausted and nauseous most of the day, everyday, despite a full dose of meds to help. I'm just about functioning at work and home and have everything crossed that this will pass in a month or so as I'm not much fun for LO or DH right now.

Other updates?
Had our first scan last week and everything looked great!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Lots of bloodwork in a couple of weeks, but no major appointments until end of the month.

Do you need any thoughts and prayers? I'm good right now.

I still have not worked out how to post a picture...

QOTW: I love the beach but loungers, umbrellas and waiter service are very much preferred!

[lickwed]

DS is almost 6 months. He loves to smile and is an overall happy baby. I think he may be growing out of his food sensitivity. I added peanuts and eggs with no major issues and tried soy stuff and spit up has been minimal. I will wait until the end of the month to introduce dairy. That will be 6 months based on EDD. DD was dairy/soy intolerant until almost 18 months so this is a welcome surprise!



ETA: Fix picture and question of the week.  I am a total pool girl.  Sand in all the places it doesn't need to be grosses me out.

[lennonkdc]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable? 28&5, size of a coconut

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Still pretty good most of the time, though by bed time I'm pretty much done lol

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I passed my GTT. Nursery is done, just need to hang some art work and a shelf. Our shower is next weekend and I'm excited so soccer many of our family and friends

Upcoming milestones or appointments? DH can finally feel her moving around! He felt he'd for the first time Monday and since then many unfinished projects around the house have gotten done lol

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just that I live through this heat!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!


QOTW: Do you prefer lounging at the beach or by a pool?? I prefer a beach, but I'm not a huge fan of just lounging. I'd rather be sailing or snorkeling or something. I can sit and read for a while, but I get to antsy to just sit.

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[KirstenAlecia]

HI LADIES!!!!!! OMG I have been so so so MIA for weeks. My outside, rainbow baby is here!

Isla Ruth was born on May 11th at 8:30 am and we had quite the birth.....long novel. I posted in CAR and May 16 if anyone is interested

www.goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/106390/long-overdue-post-rainbow-xposted

I am 3 weeks post partum. Its been rough. Isla was in the NICU for 8 days and mamma has had a hard recovery. I went through hell and back and then had a c-Section.

Im exhausted and trying to figure out motherhood because apparently the almost 20 year span between birthing children makes things harder lol. Its so much harder this time around. Although, I hit my pre pregnancy weight 2 weeks after she was born so Im feeling ok
with that!

Isla has a Dr appt this week. Her last weight check she was up to a whopping 5 pounds 10 ounces. Im hoping she is almost 6 pounds this week! lol. She is starting to fit into newborn clothes and getting out of the premie clothes (even though she was a week past due)

As for prayers......pray for my sanity. lol. Kidding. I love this crazy sleep deprived existence.

This is my little nugget:

[hooligans4]

Kirsten she is too prescious for words.

[lennonkdc]

KirstenAlecia, she's adorable!! Congratulations!!!

[meredithcarole]

@kirstenalecia May 11th is my birthday, too. Your daughter is beautiful.

M is 6.5 months old. He loves eating, he's almost always happy, and he's been known to occasionally sleep through the night. As for me, I'm tired, but I wouldn't change it

QOTW: beach if it's Lake Michigan, pool otherwise.

[lickwed]

KirstenAlecia she is gorgeous.