****FIRST EVER All-CAR Weekly Check-In****

[sarcaztic10]

How far along are you? 38+2

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling ready to have S as an outside baby. I am so tired and sore and just ready to see him and hold him.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We went for a walk around one of the malls near us yesterday and I am really hoping that my cervix has made some progress by my last appt on Wednesday. So far at every check I have been dialated to nothing and really high.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Tomorrow is my last BPP and OB appt then my induction is scheduled for the 26th. I would like him to come before that but I just don't think that is his plan.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not this time.

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall? Favorite thing about Summer is probably all of the seasonal fruits and veggies that I can get.

We have to get DS1 ready for 1st grade in the next couple weeks. That included buying school supplies and registering him for school. I will be a total wreck the first day we drive him to school and drop him off. I can barely talk about him going to first grade without starting to cry... how did he get so old?

ETA: my appt is actually tomorrow... Thankfully my mom remembered the info and reminded me! 

[oldbaylover1024]

sarcaztic10 - Eek! You're so close! FX LO decides to make an entrance without an induction. And good luck with transitioning #1 to 1st grade. I'd be a crying mess too


How far along are you? 9w3d

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically - better! I haven't puked in 4 days!!! That's huge for me! Still nauseous, but I can deal with that at this point. Emotionally - Better since we had a great scan last week. Just counting down the days to our panorama scan and blood work on the 28th. I'm nervous about it for some reason...

Other updates? None right now.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? The panorama and blood work on the 28th. Until then, let's hope it's a boring two weeks

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not this week. Thanks!

QOTW: TBH summer isn't my favorite season. But I love the water, so I try my hardest to swim in the bay by my parents' house and hit the beach as much as possible. We're going to the ocean for a few days beginning this Saturday, and we're very excited! We wanted to get one decent beach trip in, and I'm so glad we are.

[tbonequeen13]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 18 weeks/bell pepper



How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I swore I wouldn't complain about anything related to this pregnancy if I could just stay pregnant...but this time around is so much harder than last time... I am still dealing with nausea when it's hot outside (which is all the time right now)and I'm still exhausted all the time.



Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Just waiting for the anatomy scan so we can tell everybody what we already know (nobody else knows we found out the sex after the 1st appt)



Upcoming milestones or appointments? Not till Aug 3



Do you need any thoughts or prayers? That's a great question! I'm ok right now, thanks.



QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall? Nothing..I HATE summer..I hate heat and humidity and all the severe weather we've been having because of them. I'm just trying not to die of heat stoke before Fall, lol.

[peaseblossom55]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 15 weeks 2 days/ oranges



How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I am tired and congested all the time. Emotionally I am ok. This pregnancy matches up to my loss almost exactly. DD 1st birthday will be at the end of August, and my 20 week scan is right before that. We lost her at 21 weeks and I keep thinking this time I only have a few more weeks left to be pregnant again.



Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? None really, it's a fine line between wanting to get things done early in case of bed rest, or just being too big to move around and not wanting to prepare either.



Upcoming milestones or appointments? We are getting a 16 week and a 20 week anatomy scan, 16 week scan is next Monday.


Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not today


QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall? H & I are trying to do a small getaway at the end of August. I love the warmer weather and eating ice cream.

[agpjt413]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 36w3d // foot long sub (I prefer food, food measurements instead of fruit or veggie )

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling even more large and in charge nowadays. Uncomfortable when I sleep - especially w/ this pregnancy induced CTS. Going to pick up a sleep brace for my hand/wrist in a little bit.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Doing the "usual" last minute prep lol! Still need to pack my go bag. Baby's "bag" is all set and ready to roll! Tomorrow we are doing part I of a II part series on birthing and labor. MH wanted to do this class kind of last minute (3 wks ago! - classes fill in super quick) and the earliest we could get in was for tomorrow and next week. FX that this LO stays baking until after part II!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Having weekly appt w/ NST this coming Friday. Last week went well w/ zero contractions and zero dilation.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at the moment, thank you. Would like to spare mine for @sarahwithanh for everything to go smoothly for her today.

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall? I don't know if I have a summer fave! I'm more of a Spring & Fall person No big plans before Fall but possibly a camping trip during! (which should be interesting w/ an infant lol!)

[agpjt413]

GL tomorrow sarcaztic10!! Whoa the 26th will be here soon!! And how exciting for your DS1 for starting first grade soon! I can't believe all the back to school ads already - I feel like the kids just got out for summer!!!

[hollyberry]

sarcaztic10, so close now! Fx he comes before the induction!

Congrats on a great scan oldbaylover1024!

@tbonequeeen13, don't feel bad about complaining. Being pregnant in summer is no fun, and feeling ill in summer also sucks!

How far along? 34 weeks 5days- BG twins

How are you feeling? I feel pretty good surprisingly, things take longer, but i am on modified rest so there is only so much i can do anyway. Sleep is hard, pelvic pain and BH has started, but truthfully i feel better then i expected at this stage with twins!

Other updates:
not much just waiting for the pessary to come out in a week and a half.
Then then twins can come. It is possable that my water will break when they take it out so i am kinda hoping for that.

Upcoming milestones: just the pessary coming out on the 27th. And then waiting for the babies to come!

Thoughts and prayers? Nope, not that i can think of thanks!

QOTW: i love summer! But this summer maybe less so since i am on bed rest and can't do the things i would typically do, spending the day at the pool, hiking. My only big plan is having these babies! I am looking forward of takibg them for walks in nice weather and getting out of the house!

[hollyberry]

peaseblossom55, lots of hugs lady!

agpjt413, hopefully the wrist band works! Have fun at the course!

[agpjt413]

Jul 18, 2016 10:16:33 GMT -5 hollyberry said:

peaseblossom55, lots of hugs lady!

agpjt413, hopefully the wrist band works! Have fun at the course!

Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes

[ksyknelvr73]

Thank you for starting this!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
26 weeks today. I think I saw butternut squash somewhere.


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
I'm okay for the most part. I have bad days and good days as far as anxiety goes.



Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
We are in the process of ordering the baby furniture now and I am excited to get it and start putting the nursery together. My only vent is that I don't sleep well - insomnia, uncomfortable, have to pee all the time. I know it's all a part of this but lack of sleep is making me a special level of cranky.


Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Nothing really. I had my GD test last week and passed so that's good news.


Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
DS2 is currently in surgery as I type to have his tonsils and adenoids removed. He is only 2 so my nerves have been awful all weekend leading up to it, even though it's for the best. Just need good thoughts and prayers that all goes smoothly and his recovery isn't too awful.

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall?
I actually really dislike summer for the most part except for our one week where we go to the beach. That's the only thing that makes it worthwhile. It gets so hot here and this is my first time being "big" pregnant in the summer and it's definitely not my favorite. But the beach is wonderful - we went in June and had a great time.

[oldbaylover1024]

ksyknelvr73 - My sister had her tonsils and adenoids removed when she was about 2 as well, and she barely noticed it LOL. She was bouncing and running the next day. She snored like an old man and had sleep apnea before the surgery, so it was life changing for her. FX all goes smoothly and DS2 is his happy self quickly afterward

[sarcaztic10]

oldbaylover1024, Yay for a great scan!!

tbonequeen13, I tried to keep my complaining to a minimum but some complaining just happens. Pregnancy is hard and complaining on occasion is understandable.

peaseblossom55, Sending (((Hugs)) GL at the 1st A/S on Monday! I will be thinking of you.

agpjt413, GL with the classes! I hope they are informational and FX that you are able to get class 2 in before LO comes.

hollyberry, I am glad you are feeling well! I hope that things get moving after the pessary comes out!

ksyknelvr73, my DS1 had his tonsils and adenoids removed as well. I remember recovery being hard for the first couple days. I could tell he was in pain and uncomfortable for those days. We ate lots of ice cream and pudding and kept him doped up on the Tylenol 3 for that time. He bounced back pretty quick after that but did need, I think, around 4 days total to be back to almost 100%. Sending you ((Hugs)) I know it can be emotional to see our LO's in pain and its probably worse when you add in pregnancy hormones.

[hollyberry]

T&Ps for you and your son on a speedy recovery ksyknelvr73!

[oldbaylover1024]

Oh, and ksyknelvr73, I forgot to mention - I had my tonsil/adenoids removed when I was 25. It was pure hell. You're a good mom for doing it now

[agpjt413]

So glad to hear that all went well again today @sarahwithanh. And just breathe and take it a day at a time b/c it does get overwhelming. (And don't you love how all the baby stuff ends up in the dining room? lol!!!! We are slowly moving things into the nursery out of the dining room and I'm almost 37 weeks! )

[agpjt413]

First, love that your LO is the size of a "rainbow" sprinkle!!!! So many hugs, love and positive vibes for an amazing scan this Wed renegadewhit!!!

[sarcaztic10]

unringthebell FX baby cooperates and is head down, and stays that way, soon!

@sarahwithanh wanted to tell you again that I am so glad everything went well today!

renegadewhit FX for a great appt on Wednesday! You have so much going on! Good luck starting the new job, moving, and selling the house! We have moved across several states a few times now and it's always so stressful and exciting at the same time!

[madameovary]

<sneaking in>

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
Approximately 15 seconds. 4w2d.


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
I have a cold which is pretty inconvenient.


Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
Trying to plan appropriately to help BBQ transition when the time comes (he just turned 2) without getting ahead of myself.


Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Beta 11 dpo 72, progesterone 40+. Beta 13dpof 229.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
To kick this cold without sharing it.

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall?
More swimming in my mermaid looking swim pants!

[twixiesky]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
35+4

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Nervous as all get out.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
It's been a crazy last month or so (2x/week BPP, because our lo was measuring small; to last week being told induction at 37 weeks August 1st; to sitting in labor and delivery today for induction because of BPP results from this morning's appointment).
We have all the major things we need for baby but haven't even done the nursery yet (we were planning on doing that this week/tomorrow). I think it may be PGAL brain at work - I hadn't even washed any of his baby clothes/blankets yet.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Labor/delivery today (induction, not initially planned for today)

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Smooth induction and a healthy baby. I am super nervous about this.



QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer?
A/C j/k, not really🙂
Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall?
Nope I'm flying by the seat of my pants as of today; all planning is out of the window, other than hoping to be a new mom to LO

[gratefulgirl]

Thanks for starting this up renegadewhit!

FX for good deliveries for those close - sarcaztic10, twixiesky

seeing you here madameovary.

AFM:

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 35+6

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I am on and off. Definitely more third trimester-y than ever before: swelling, varicose veins, grunty, it's ugly around here. But some days I handle it better than others. For those who don't know, my DH had a nerve removed from his foot 4 weeks ago so it's just me managing nearly everything on the home front plus working 20 hours a week. It's been...something. I often wish I could play the pregnancy card, but it wouldn't do me any good. And if one more person tells me to "take it easy" without actually offering tangible help, I will go postal.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Brought the cradle up from storage into our room today. Need to install the baby car seat into the minivan and we'll see if I can eke out any more freezer space for more freezer meals. Oh, and I need to survive highs of 90+ all the way until DD3 arrives. I cannot even with this heat.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Routine OB on 7/27, routine OB on 8/5, RCS on 8/10!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? For DH's recovery from foot surgery to speed way the what up before I have to be cut open.

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall? Favorite thing about summer has to be abundant fresh produce. I'm so sad we missed sour cherry picking and may well miss peach picking this year due to our crazy surgical summer. I had a whole bucket list of things to fit in before fall and we've done most of them. A local waterpark and local historic house are still on the "let's see if I can fit this in" list, but given how challenging it's gotten to be to just get through daily activities, I don't know if it will happen.

[madameovary]

Jul 18, 2016 19:40:11 GMT -5 renegadewhit said:

Jul 18, 2016 18:00:40 GMT -5 madameovary said:

*snip*

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall?
More swimming in my mermaid looking swim pants!

I'm going to need a picture of these, pretty please

www.amazon.com/dp/B00XHQZ4NW/ref=twister_B00XHQZTMI

[hollyberry]

unringthebell, FX baby is head down, thinking about the options is always stressful!

@sarahwithanh, you must be so relieved! I am so glad it went well yesterday.

renegadewhit, ya the pessary is kinda like a cerclage. I was too far along for a stich, so this is a ring (looks.like a mini donut)that goes up there and helps take the pressure away from the cervix. The first week or so it was uncomfortable but now i don't even notice it.
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I am sorry for the dreams, they are awful, i had a few as well at the beginning. But happy to hear your waking hours are ok. Good luck tomorrow! The first is so hard! Hugs!

madameovary, congratulations! I haven't read your into yet, but your betas look good!
Ps: love those
swim pants!

@opgeliainwaders, congrats on a good scan and teat results! My anxiety went way down after i hit those milestones!

twixiesky, so many t&Ps coming your way for a smooth induction and labour and of course anhealthy baby boy! You got this moma!

gratefulgirl, as always hoping YH gets better quick, how are the pain meds working? Is it starting to bring the swelling down now?

[tbonequeen13]

madameovary, YAY!!! Glad to see you back again!

[hollyberry]

Pooping vibes headed your way HeyMrsPotter! As a lady who is practically always "full" i feel your pain!
Ps. Somehow i missed the twin announcement! Congrats! I have no doubt it will be less overwhelming soon! I completely get the shock, even when it shouldn't be a shock!

[cheshie6]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. 21 Weeks/ Endive, GoT Dragon Egg, Rotary Tool (Dremel), or a Chipotle Burrito.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Good a bit emotional (cried over a Hallmark Christmas movie that I've seen before and not really sad. My sister says it only gets worse.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? DH is back at work as of today for the next 4 weeks!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Not for a while.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at this time, thank-you!

QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall? I'm more of a fall, winter, spring person. LOL We usually wait till a few weeks into September to go on our cruise or visit Disney. I'm sure once baby is old enough, we'll have to change this

[cheshie6]

sarcaztic10, I hope S comes soon! I love school shopping. There's something about the smell of fresh crayons, pencils, and a new notebook that I get excited over!
peaseblossom55, I'm sorry! I hope baby continues to stick. My thoughts are with you.
agpjt413, When you have time, tell me how the classes go? With DH's schedule I'm afraid I'll taking these classes all by myself and my memory isn't what it used to be. LOL
renegadewhit, FX for you tomorrow!
@sarahwithanh, Yay for a good U/S
HeyMrsPotter, I'm sorry for your losses.

[peaseblossom55]

HeyMrsPotter, so sorry for all the losses. Congrats on the twins!

[agpjt413]

Jul 19, 2016 19:25:06 GMT -5 cheshie6 said:

sarcaztic10, I hope S comes soon! I love school shopping. There's something about the smell of fresh crayons, pencils, and a new notebook that I get excited over!
peaseblossom55, I'm sorry! I hope baby continues to stick. My thoughts are with you.
agpjt413, When you have time, tell me how the classes go? With DH's schedule I'm afraid I'll taking these classes all by myself and my memory isn't what it used to be. LOL
renegadewhit, FX for you tomorrow!
@sarahwithanh, Yay for a good U/S
HeyMrsPotter, I'm sorry for your losses.

I actually saw a couple of dads who came solo last night! I don't know if other hospitals do this but the classes we've taken have supplied us with printouts of the slides that were covered in the class. There were also some video clips as well. Last night's class (Part I of birthing & labor) covered unmedicated natural vaginal childbirth - the stages of labor, when to call the dr, when to go to the hospital, etc. Also talked about the important numbers to know (dilation, effacement, contractions, pelvic station, etc). Next week will cover medicated births & pain management, c-sections, post partum and recovery. It was really informative and I'm kind of glad MH wanted to sign us up b/c now I know what my options are and what the numbers mean (I had no idea when ladies here were having their rainbows and were talking about +/- pelvic station numbers). I hope this helps! If YH ends up missing the class(es), hopefully you'll at least have the reading material to share with him.

[frenchteachermama]

Thanks for the check-in! Sorry I didn't check-in earlier, it's been a tough week for me

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.

31W5D



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

Emotionally I'm ok, physically it's been a rough week...I've just been so so tired and sore all week for some reason and I'm having trouble completing all of the tasks I want to get done!


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

We've spent the past week cleaning out and painting the baby's room which has been so much fun!!

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I'm down to appointments every 2 weeks!


Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Not this week


QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall?
I love swimming outside, late nights hanging with friends, and fresh fruit!!

[fionnathehuman]

Almost forgot to check in!!

Shame!


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable.
31w5d


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Tired, hungry, ugly and heavy...



Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We are setting up crib and dresser this weekend! !!! Uhuuu!!
Does anyone recommend a mattress? A friend insisted for us to accept her ds old one but I don't feel comfortable using it... sigh... it sucks... I should have said no but she was quite pushy.



Upcoming milestones or appointments?
App coming up on Monday! Gonna have a Sonogram too.


Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Not this time.


QOTW: What's your favorite thing about summer? Do you have any big plans you're trying to fit in before fall?
I like summer when I can go to the beach/pool... other than that it makes me feel miserable...
Now my absolute fovorite thing about summer is watermelon!! Lol I could it all day!