Weekly Check-in Week of 06/07

[serendipity731]

Jun 7, 2016 9:36:47 GMT -5 singingsea said:

kerbear I'm jelly of your OBX trip. I love it there. We usually stay in Rodanthe/Waves.

So I'm a goober, what/where is OBX?

[danielle]

How many weeks? 25w3d

EDD? 9/17

Next Appointment? 6/17

Symptoms/how are you feeling? The heartburn is super out of control. The only time I'm not completely miserable is when I have nothing at all in my stomach.

Rants/Raves? September can not get her fast enough. That is all.

QOTW: Talk to me about sleep. Are you sleeping pretty well or are you having a difficult time? What sorts of things have helped? Certain positions, pillows, taking a warm bath? Sleep has been really difficult for me the last few weeks. So far I've tried a knee pillow and various numbers of pillows under my head, but nothing is working. I've basically given up. Sleep is only going to get worse from here.

[LadyNymeria]

Jun 7, 2016 12:23:14 GMT -5 serendipity731 said:

Jun 7, 2016 9:36:47 GMT -5 singingsea said:

kerbear I'm jelly of your OBX trip. I love it there. We usually stay in Rodanthe/Waves.

So I'm a goober, what/where is OBX?

Outer Banks, North Carolina

[serendipity731]

We not doing these anymore? Didn't see one yesterday.

How many weeks? 24+5

EDD? 9/22

Next Appointment? 6/16

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Heartburn is a bitch, sporadic groin pain.

Rants/Raves? Nervous for my GTT results. I can neither confirm nor deny that I've been eating more sweets in case it's positive.

QOTW: Talk to me about sleep. Are you sleeping pretty well or are you having a difficult time? What sorts of things have helped? Certain positions, pillows, taking a warm bath, medications?

Oh sleep. I have to fall asleep propped up with 2 pillows thanks to heartburn but it's helped. Some nights I have a hard time falling asleep. My sleep is still at the mercy of DS. He's been doing well lately, sometimes sttn or 1 quick wake up. Last night totally sucked though, he was up at 3 for an hr and a half. Finally went down after I brought him into bed w me. Luckily that hasn't been the trend lately though. Other than that, I only pee when he gets me up and I sleep pretty well.

[mc13]

Jun 7, 2016 11:00:59 GMT -5 merryrissmas said:

Ah, I see I'm not the only Rh- person here. I had forgotten all about the rhogam shot till I saw a few of you mention it. I hate that one, right in the buttcheek. Ouch.

Me too! And DD1 has a + blood type so I needed it again after birth. When the nurse came to our room to give it to me after delivery, we had like 8 people in there visiting. So I had to go in the bathroom with her (closed the door) and get my second shot in the butt with all my family and friends sitting right there. Lol

[cassey910]

Another RH- here as well. DS was negative too so no after birth shot. I'm hoping I will be lucky again with baby girl.

[fem]

How many weeks? 23+6

EDD? 9/28

Next Appointment? July 5th, just had one yesterday.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Still nauseous at times, but it's getting a little better. Feeling big even though they said I'm measuring right on track.

Rants/Raves? This is all much harder with a toddler in tow.

QOTW: Besides getting up to pee a ton and the occasional toddler wake-up it hasn't been too bad yet. I remember the hip pain from last time though and I'm dreading that.

[hurricanerek]

How many weeks?
26+1

EDD?
9/12

Next Appointment?
6/21

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
Honestly, I'm so over it right now. I feel so huge and it's hard for me to keep up with life right now. My back is killing me and lately, my hips have been giving out later in the evening. I've also been experiencing what I thought was constipation but now I'm not so sure (I've never been constipated before.) It feels like a lot of low, painful pressure and I'm wondering if it could be pressure against my cervix. Then last night, I had the right side of my chest and shoulder got tight and painful. I almost called my doc but the pain wasn't there this morning. If it happens again, I'm calling.

Rants/Raves?
Since the above was a huge rant, I'll just rave. We bought carpet for the nursery and I love it. I can't wait for it to be installed so I can finally set up the nursery and get things organized.

QOTW: Talk to me about sleep. Are you sleeping pretty well or are you having a difficult time? What sorts of things have helped? Certain positions, pillows, taking a warm bath, medications?
Last night was the first night that I really struggled. Pillow between my legs seemed to help.

[pismoduo]

Jun 7, 2016 11:08:15 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Jun 7, 2016 11:00:59 GMT -5 merryrissmas said:

Ah, I see I'm not the only Rh- person here. I had forgotten all about the rhogam shot till I saw a few of you mention it. I hate that one, right in the buttcheek. Ouch.

We really need MH to get his blood type re-checked because we're pretty sure he's negative as well which (I believe) would eliminate me from needing the shot. But needles don't bother me so we haven't rushed to get his checked. Although it would be good to know anyway in case of emergency!

I keep telling H that he should really know his blood type. But he *hates* needles (passes out at the sight of them) and since I'm A+ it didn't matter in this instance.

[pismoduo]

Jun 7, 2016 12:12:44 GMT -5 annapunkalunka said:

Though I know it's bad... I'm always so dehydrated that I rarely get up motn to pee. You're all not selling me on this water gig. Seems overrated

I'm not super hydrated but I still end up getting up at least once a night. Usually like 90 minutes before my alarm.

[bl1210]

How many weeks?
27w 5d....heyyyy 3rd tri I see you!!!

EDD?
9/1

Next Appointment?
6/14, we finally got a real two week break from dr appointments. We have been on 2 week appointments but I believe we will be moved to once a week here shortly.

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
Back pain is awful!!

Rants/Raves?
Is anyone else getting rude ass comments about how "big" you are? I've about had my fill of it here lately. I'm 5' and 7 months pregnant with twins. Not sure where they expect me to grow two children...


QOTW: Talk to me about sleep. Are you sleeping pretty well or are you having a difficult time? What sorts of things have helped? Certain positions, pillows, taking a warm bath, medications?

Sleeping on my left side propped up with several pillows helps, and Tylenol pm if I really really need it.

[beckyrosen]

Jun 7, 2016 14:32:44 GMT -5 flyakite said:

How many weeks?
27+2

EDD?
8/29 repeat csection

Next Appointment?
Getting my glucose test right now, regular ob appointment Friday

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
Nausea, heat burn, exhaustion, lower back pain. The usual.

Rants/Raves?
I'm starting to stress out about how soon little boy will be here. I think it's more nerve racking having an actual for sure date. Not having anything close to a name picked out doesn't help.

QOTW: Talk to me about sleep. Are you sleeping pretty well or are you having a difficult time? What sorts of things have helped? Certain positions, pillows, taking a warm bath, medications?
I'm pretty much not ever sleeping. Nothing seems to help, although I haven't tried medication since I can't even keep down prenatals.

Have you tried gummy vitamins? I have a hard time thing pills, and while the pill prenatal vitamins have more good stuff in them there's no way I'll take them on a regular basis. So, I take the gummy prenatals. At least that way I'm getting something fairy regularly.

[bl1210]

Jun 7, 2016 8:50:28 GMT -5 singingsea said:

How many weeks? 27w4d.

EDD? September 2nd.

Next Appointment? June 13th.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Third trimester exhaustion has set in already plus I'm sleeping like shit. The swelling sucks too. I'm beginning the lovely stage where it's getting difficult to pick something off the floor, tie my shoes or shave. I know that it's only going to get worse Trying to keep my eyes on the prize which is this sweet little boy growing inside me.    

Rants/Raves? I'm thinking about a prenatal massage. Has anyone had one? Is it worth the money?

QOTW: Between hip pain, night sweats and peeing constantly I'm sleeping like complete shit. My snoogle pillow does help a little with the hip pain. The only thing that really works is Tylenol PM which I try to only take when I'm desperate. Which will be tonight.

I had a prenatal massage Saturday and it was amazing!! I also got a pedicure which was much needed since I can't reach my toes anymore

[abcmommy]

Ah, I'm late to the late check-in!

How many weeks? 27+2

EDD? 9/5

Next appointment? 6/23 Last monthly appointment and glucose test.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Lately I've been feeling pretty lightheaded lately. It's been really hot here suddenly so maybe I'm adjusting? I'm just trying to stay even more hydrated now. It's supposed to cool down again so that will help too.

Rants/raves? My SIL is 5 days overdue with her first baby. She's stressing out and I feel bad for her. I really hope baby comes ASAP.

QOTW? I've been sleeping just fine. I wish my kids would sleep through the night though. I get up roughly 6 times or so a night for them. ? I'm hoping they sleep better by the time baby is here.