Weekly Check-in/Ticker Change, June 19 to 26

[ashleysyn]

Jun 20, 2016 14:26:19 GMT -5 LizInFL said:

ashleysyn Anecdotal, but I'm 20 weeks and have been able to feel outside movement for a week or two, so hopefully that will be the case for you too! Are the parents finding out the sex?

I'm hoping it happens soon! I was about 19 weeks with my twins but wasn't sure if I felt it so early because there were two.  And no, they're holding out until birth!

[shedreamsincolor]

Thanks tgrimes1980 and dashook! We have a tiny house so no floor space for a pack n play. We have a Rock n Play and DS loved it!! But I've read mixed reviews of using Rock n Play as primary sleeping location in terms of safety and causing issues with flat spots on baby's head. I was doing some looking around and found what looks like a new product since DS was born - Rock N Play portable bassinet? Looks similar to Rock n Play but not at an incline. Anybody own one or know anyone who does? It gets decent reviews on Amazon!

[dashook]

Jun 21, 2016 12:35:49 GMT -5 shedreamsincolor said:

Thanks tgrimes1980 and dashook ! We have a tiny house so no floor space for a pack n play. We have a Rock n Play and DS loved it!! But I've read mixed reviews of using Rock n Play as primary sleeping location in terms of safety and causing issues with flat spots on baby's head. I was doing some looking around and found what looks like a new product since DS was born - Rock N Play portable bassinet? Looks similar to Rock n Play but not at an incline. Anybody own one or know anyone who does? It gets decent reviews on Amazon!

I have not heard of this but would like to check it out!

Re: flat spots, I know plenty of babies who have had these, but DS never did because he slept on my chest the majority of his early life lol

[dashook]

Jun 21, 2016 13:55:15 GMT -5 vinolove said:

Jun 21, 2016 13:27:22 GMT -5 dashook said:

I have not heard of this but would like to check it out!

Re: flat spots, I know plenty of babies who have had these, but DS never did because he slept on my chest the majority of his early life lol

Preach, girl.
I literally laugh out loud when I see those Pampers commercials with these little babies laying in their crib sleeping so perfectly, not with my baby, not even close.

Hahah yup.  DS was having none of that.  I can't say I blame him; I felt awful when I'd put him down on that vast, cold, hard mattress (it was January).  No matter how deeply asleep/milk drunk I thought he was or how snug he looked in his swaddle and little hat, his eyes would snap open the second I put him down and he would just wail until I picked him up.  The first few weeks were so hard because I was convinced I was breaking all the "rules," but eventually I was comfortable enough to find things that worked for us and we were all much happier for it.

[pandabrrr]

How many weeks are you? 20 exactly

What is your baby the size of? Paper airplane

What symptoms are you having? All the hip pain! My midwife will be referring me for physical therapy since she thinks the 2.5 hours I spent squatting and pushing (out of 5hrs pushing) may have thrown them out of whack. I'd like to remove my boobs until they're needed for feeding.

Do you have any appointments this week? We had our AS this morning. Another girl! Hubs (while happy she's healthy) is slightly bitter he won't ever have a boy.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? We bought a second pink stroller to match C's. GB Qbit if anyone is interested. So compact and amazing!

QOTW - What food are you craving right now? Anything and everything

[LizInFL]

pandabrrr I did PT for back and hip issues with my last pregnancy, and it was a HUGE help. I felt a positive difference after just the first couple sessions. Hope you're feeling more comfortable soon.

[htk1113]

sophiegrace, yup. I get it. I don't mean to be a bitch but I need to do things in my own time. Pregnancy is so personnel and I don't like how some people love to get in your business. I don't feel this way all the time but sometimes I find it annoying and rude. I'm trying to be more open this time.

[rory5280]

How many weeks are you? 21

What is your baby the size of? Baby bok choy?

What symptoms are you having? Not too much going. My arms have been crazy falling asleep at night. It's uncomfortable but I guess swelling of the joints is to blame.

Do you have any appointments this week? Had our a/s today. All looked good. Really feel like things are sinking in! Can't wait to love on this little girl.

Rants/Raves/Randoms? We hung some pics in the nursery this week. What started as decluttering turned into an afternoon of getting things ready. Not felt really good. Yes we have time still...but it's nice to get things going.

QOTW - What food are you craving right now? All the sweets!!! Apple pie specifically. Sugary stuff still makes me my stomach turn so i've just been staying away. It's hard but not worth being uncomfortable.

[goldenlove3]

How many weeks are you? 20 weeks!

What is your baby the size of? Ticker says melon.. wtf what kind of melon? App says banana.

What symptoms are you having? Sore hips and heartburn lately

Do you have any appointments this week? I had my A/S this morning! Baby looks great even though he was not cooperating at all. He was in breech position and completely curled up in a ball sleeping. So cute!

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Just very happy that he's doing well. All the quiet days without much movement had me nervous but I guess he's just a sleepy boy.

QOTW - What food are you craving right now? Probably fruit mostly. I'm also starting to get my chocolate sweet tooth back.

[dashook]

goldenlove3 lol at "melon." That is so nonspecific! Congrats on a great scan

[hangry]

How many weeks are you? 20w2d

What is your baby the size of? A paper airplane

What symptoms are you having?

Do you have any appointments this week?

Rants/Raves/Randoms?

QOTW - What food are you craving right now?

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[hangry]

How many weeks are you? 20 weeks

What is your baby the size of? A paper airplane

What symptoms are you having? Sleep issues, therefore tired. Also, I got big in the last week or two

Do you have any appointments this week? After scan last week, I have to wait til July 18th

Rants/Raves/Randoms? Nothing really bin a good place right now! Been feeling a bit more movement. But I also found out I have another anterior placenta. I really wanted it elsewhere so I could feel the difference. But I will settle for healthy

QOTW - What food are you craving right now? No real cravings. Just trying to reign in my urges for desserts, which is ok different than any other time.