Weekly Check-In 8/1

[singingsea]

How many weeks?

EDD?

Next appointment:

Symptoms/how are you feeling?

Rants/raves:

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month?

[pismoduo]

How many weeks? 33w4d (edit: got a week ahead of myself)
EDD? 9/15 (probably before)
Next appointment: Wednesday, regular 2-week OB visit.
Symptoms/how are you feeling? Tired, lots of low back pain. Starting to get some discomfort in the pelvic area too, but I'm thinking that might be from spending all day Friday cleaning, then at the park with a friend and her kids, then swimming laps in the evening, and spending Saturday doing all the grocery shopping.

Rants/Raves: So many rants this week. OB is cracking down on my fasting numbers for my GD. She wants me to get down to 0 fasting numbers over 95 or else "we need to talk medication". I think that's unrealistic - I've only been doing this for 2 weeks, I don't think it's bad that I have 2 high numbers in a week. So we'll have to have that one out on Wednesday, cause I've got at least 1 high number this week. There's so many factors that can influence fasting numbers (how much sleep I got, what time I had dinner, how many times I got up to pee, etc) that it's a pain in the ass to get a handle on. Meanwhile my after meal numbers have been basically perfect, with a few high numbers that I knew would be there from splurging a little bit.

H is driving me batty with baby stuff. One week he wants to get everything done - paint, decorating, etc. The next week he's like "don't buy anything" and "you'll be surprised how little a newborn needs those first few weeks". Yes, true. But I'm pretty sure we'll need shit like FURNITURE, you know, a crib, a dresser/changing table, a glider. Apparently MIL got gifted a rocking chair for her grandma shower at work, so I guess that's covered, but I have no idea.

I'm going to sit him down this weekend and force him to go look at cribs and changing tables and paint colors with me. I don't want to tear everything down until the following weekend (I have a plan for his birthday and I'd like to wait on putting all his stereo gear away until then). He insists that we can just get the bassinet attachment for the pack n play and it'll be fine. Which would be true, if we weren't moving the office (the room we spend 70% of our time in) downstairs with the nursery being upstairs.

I'm also slightly freaking out because aside from one friend who's coming the shower, nothing has been purchased off our registry. Which has me wondering if everyone coming to the shower just went rogue on me and bought whatever they wanted to in terms of cute outfits and blankets and stuff instead of the things we actually do need.

Stress level is high this morning, sorry.

QOTW: By my rant, I think you can see that the answer is pretty much everything. I do need to really get my pre-registration done at the hospital, at least.

[LadyNymeria]

How many weeks? 34w5d

EDD? 9/7

Next appointment: Standard check-up tomorrow morning. Thinking it could be my last bi-weekly.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Tired, swollen feet, hip pain especially over night, constipation.

Rants/raves: Baby had a real quiet day yesterday which I hated but when I went to actually do a kick count at night he started squirming a ton and he's been fluttering around today so he must just have been resting up. I was moving around a lot over the weekend. And he may have changed positions because the movements I feel are now in a slightly different location. A month ago the dr thought he was head down so hopefully this doesn't mean he flipped breech. I need to remember to ask about positioning at my appointment tomorrow.

Mentioned it in randoms, but the hip pain destroyed my night of sleep last night so that sucked. Have a feeling the pain is here to stay now too unfortunately.

Look like another high weight gain week but I don't think being constipated is helping that right now. Assuming the dr still isn't worried about it tomorrow morning I'll try to continue to not worry about it.

QOTW: Today is the first day of August. What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? Non-baby related, turn 30. My b-day is on Thursday! Baby related, we need to finish going through everything from the shower. Wash the clothes we received and see if there's anything else we actually need (I want to get some plain onsies - we didn't get any of those). Order the stroller which I meant to do yesterday but ran out of time before company came over. Finish setting up the nursery, put together the swing, etc. Considering I'm due 9/7, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch for me to end up with an August baby so I basically want to get everything taken care of in the next couple weekends.

[merryrissmas]

How many weeks? 31+3

EDD? 9/30

Next appointment: 8/4, regular OB appt

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Ok. I was really out of breath & lightheaded most of yesterday so that sucked. Balancing on each leg to shave my legs last night made my pelvic pain absolutely horrible this morning so I'm working through that & hoping it eases up today.

Rants/raves: I can't believe how close some of you are getting to delivery, it's so exciting!!

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? I need to pre-register at the hospital, and we have a sibling class & hospital tour later this month. Nursery is still in set-up/organization stage so I need to get that finished and do baby laundry.

[LadyNymeria]

Big hugs pismoduo.

Obviously not a dr but if your after meal numbers are doing ok and your fasting numbers aren't that out of whack that 0 fasting numbers over 95 is quite the strict cut-off. Especially with all those factors you mentioned that could influence the numbers. Hope you don't have to fight the dr too hard on those.

For baby stuff, I kept finding myself asking myself whether or not I needed to buy certain things now, or if I should just wait (I'm cheap and don't like to spend a ton of money at one time). I ended up making myself realize that the last thing I want to have to worry about with a 1 or 2 month old is running out to Target or BRU to pick something up because I didn't think I would need it right away but ended up needing it. Obviously furniture and painting are big pre-baby items. Hope you can convince YH to get moving on that stuff this weekend.

When is your shower? I feel like people either buy gifts the second they get the registry information or they tend to wait last minute. There was a good amount that disappeared from our registry the week leading up to my shower. Hope that's the case, and not everyone going rogue. As much as the thought is always appreciated, it's nice to get the stuff you decided yourself you need. If they did, it's a pain to have to worry about it, but you can always return things and pick up what you actually need.

[mc13]

How many weeks? 33w, 4d

EDD? Being induced at 37-37.5 weeks so somewhere between 8/25-8/31!

Next appointment: MFM last growth scan Wednesday

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Feeling full term. I've now gained at 33 weeks, what I gained in 41 weeks with DD1 and we'll have a better idea on Wednesday at our growth scan but I'm pretty sure I have two 5lb babies in there!!

Rants/raves: it's baby month for me! This pregnancy has been so rough and exhausting. I'm sure it's a mix of being twins and having an 18 month old to constantly chase and entertain. It's been so exhausting that I think this might be my last pregnancy. It's sad to think that but 3 kids in the span of 19 months will be no joke. We've decided to wait until the twins are 2 to make any permanent decisions though.

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? We got sooo much done this weekend! I'm putting the baby gear together and setting it up later this week and installing car seats. Our dryer did just stop working, so that'll be the priority to get fixed in the next week or so.

[singingsea]

pismoduo I'm sorry you're stressed Yeah sit your H down. You definitely need at least a crib/bassinet. Also as far as registries go...a lot of people are last minute shoppers. Or they've bought the item but forgot at the register to have it marked off your registry (which is annoying).

LadyNymeria Ugh I feel you on the hip pain. My baby has also been really quiet this morning. I've felt a little movement and I'm trying to remind myself he does have lazy days and that he'll probably move a lot later today.

[pismoduo]

Aug 1, 2016 9:48:29 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Rants/raves: Baby had a real quiet day yesterday which I hated but when I went to actually do a kick count at night he started squirming a ton and he's been fluttering around today so he must just have been resting up. I was moving around a lot over the weekend. And he may have changed positions because the movements I feel are now in a slightly different location. A month ago the dr thought he was head down so hopefully this doesn't mean he flipped breech. I need to remember to ask about positioning at my appointment tomorrow.

FWIW, my OB said that babies who were previously in the head down position and flipped are more likely to flip back again later. It's babies who've been in the same position for a long time that tend not to flip over.
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[LadyNymeria]

Aug 1, 2016 10:14:08 GMT -5 singingsea said:

pismoduo I'm sorry you're stressed Yeah sit your H down. You definitely need at least a crib/bassinet. Also as far as registries go...a lot of people are last minute shoppers. Or they've bought the item but forgot at the register to have it marked off your registry (which is annoying).

LadyNymeria Ugh I feel you on the hip pain. My baby has also been really quiet this morning. I've felt a little movement and I'm trying to remind myself he does have lazy days and that he'll probably move a lot later today.

It's so unsettling! Even though I know he's been moving this morning, and had I done an actual kick count he would have passed with flying colors, I hate more quiet days. The amount he's been moving recently I shouldn't be surprised he needs a day to rest up, but I'm still not enjoying it.

Hope they both pick it up soon!!

[LadyNymeria]

Aug 1, 2016 10:16:40 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

Aug 1, 2016 9:48:29 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Rants/raves: Baby had a real quiet day yesterday which I hated but when I went to actually do a kick count at night he started squirming a ton and he's been fluttering around today so he must just have been resting up. I was moving around a lot over the weekend. And he may have changed positions because the movements I feel are now in a slightly different location. A month ago the dr thought he was head down so hopefully this doesn't mean he flipped breech. I need to remember to ask about positioning at my appointment tomorrow.

FWIW, my OB said that babies who were previously in the head down position and flipped are more likely to flip back again later. It's babies who've been in the same position for a long time that tend not to flip over.
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Good to know, thanks!

[pismoduo]

Aug 1, 2016 9:56:05 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Big hugs pismoduo .

Obviously not a dr but if your after meal numbers are doing ok and your fasting numbers aren't that out of whack that 0 fasting numbers over 95 is quite the strict cut-off. Especially with all those factors you mentioned that could influence the numbers. Hope you don't have to fight the dr too hard on those.

For baby stuff, I kept finding myself asking myself whether or not I needed to buy certain things now, or if I should just wait (I'm cheap and don't like to spend a ton of money at one time). I ended up making myself realize that the last thing I want to have to worry about with a 1 or 2 month old is running out to Target or BRU to pick something up because I didn't think I would need it right away but ended up needing it. Obviously furniture and painting are big pre-baby items. Hope you can convince YH to get moving on that stuff this weekend.

When is your shower? I feel like people either buy gifts the second they get the registry information or they tend to wait last minute. There was a good amount that disappeared from our registry the week leading up to my shower. Hope that's the case, and not everyone going rogue. As much as the thought is always appreciated, it's nice to get the stuff you decided yourself you need. If they did, it's a pain to have to worry about it, but you can always return things and pick up what you actually need.

Thanks. The last exchange on the fasting numbers was just a quick note from her responding me putting my numbers into the patient portal. Hopefully she'll be a bit more reasonable at our appointment on Wednesday.

It's the last minute 'run out and buy stuff' that I'm trying to avoid. H keeps making reference to the day we picked up our dog and how we just ran to petsmart to get her stuff while she was with us. I keep pointing out that a baby is a little different than a puppy - and that at least *I'm* going to be exhausted, even if he's not. And does he really want to trust his MIL to go out and get stuff without it all ending up being pink?

The shower is in 2 weeks. Our registry is pretty much just Amazon, so it's possible people just wrote down what was on there and are buying somewhere else.

I also just realized that what I thought was "extra parts" actually appears to be the bassinet portion of my pack n play. I kept wondering why there was this weird mesh thing that went over the top with a couple of rods wrapped up with it. Looking at some videos online, it looks like those rods slip into the mesh and then the mattress can be placed on top of it to make a bassinet area. So, I'll have to try that later today. If that's the case, my anxiety is somewhat eased. I know my mom said she was going to get us a bassinet, so worst case scenario we can put the pack n play downstairs and the bassinet upstairs, which just means we need a changing table and place to store her clothes.
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[pismoduo]

Aug 1, 2016 10:14:08 GMT -5 singingsea said:

pismoduo I'm sorry you're stressed Yeah sit your H down. You definitely need at least a crib/bassinet. Also as far as registries go...a lot of people are last minute shoppers. Or they've bought the item but forgot at the register to have it marked off your registry (which is annoying).

LadyNymeria Ugh I feel you on the hip pain. My baby has also been really quiet this morning. I've felt a little movement and I'm trying to remind myself he does have lazy days and that he'll probably move a lot later today.

We have the pack n play, but with a two story house I'd like at least an extra so there's something on each floor, you know?

It probably doesn't help that our registry is on Amazon only (no BRU anywhere in a few hours drive). It's possible people bought the things we want, but from somewhere else. I'll just have to cross my fingers.

Thanks for the support, ladies. I'm just having a day, I guess.
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[LadyNymeria]

Aug 1, 2016 10:22:53 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

Aug 1, 2016 9:56:05 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Big hugs pismoduo .

Obviously not a dr but if your after meal numbers are doing ok and your fasting numbers aren't that out of whack that 0 fasting numbers over 95 is quite the strict cut-off. Especially with all those factors you mentioned that could influence the numbers. Hope you don't have to fight the dr too hard on those.

For baby stuff, I kept finding myself asking myself whether or not I needed to buy certain things now, or if I should just wait (I'm cheap and don't like to spend a ton of money at one time). I ended up making myself realize that the last thing I want to have to worry about with a 1 or 2 month old is running out to Target or BRU to pick something up because I didn't think I would need it right away but ended up needing it. Obviously furniture and painting are big pre-baby items. Hope you can convince YH to get moving on that stuff this weekend.

When is your shower? I feel like people either buy gifts the second they get the registry information or they tend to wait last minute. There was a good amount that disappeared from our registry the week leading up to my shower. Hope that's the case, and not everyone going rogue. As much as the thought is always appreciated, it's nice to get the stuff you decided yourself you need. If they did, it's a pain to have to worry about it, but you can always return things and pick up what you actually need.

Thanks. The last exchange on the fasting numbers was just a quick note from her responding me putting my numbers into the patient portal. Hopefully she'll be a bit more reasonable at our appointment on Wednesday.

It's the last minute 'run out and buy stuff' that I'm trying to avoid. H keeps making reference to the day we picked up our dog and how we just ran to petsmart to get her stuff while she was with us. I keep pointing out that a baby is a little different than a puppy - and that at least *I'm* going to be exhausted, even if he's not. And does he really want to trust his MIL to go out and get stuff without it all ending up being pink?

The shower is in 2 weeks. Our registry is pretty much just Amazon, so it's possible people just wrote down what was on there and are buying somewhere else.

I also just realized that what I thought was "extra parts" actually appears to be the bassinet portion of my pack n play. I kept wondering why there was this weird mesh thing that went over the top with a couple of rods wrapped up with it. Looking at some videos online, it looks like those rods slip into the mesh and then the mattress can be placed on top of it to make a bassinet area. So, I'll have to try that later today. If that's the case, my anxiety is somewhat eased. I know my mom said she was going to get us a bassinet, so worst case scenario we can put the pack n play downstairs and the bassinet upstairs, which just means we need a changing table and place to store her clothes.
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With the registry being on Amazon I'd try not to stress too much about the registry. So many people have Prime now and get the 2-day shipping so they can wait even later before actually having to order! 2 weeks out is plenty of time for people to still buy gifts off your actual registry!!

Some aspects I think the baby will be easier (puppies don't wear diapers and are immediately mobile!!), but oh yea is a puppy different than a baby!! He just needs it realize (quickly) that just running out to pick stuff up isn't going to be as easy as it was for the dog. Or just not something you 2 will want to deal with when you're taking care of another human anyway!

[singingsea]

How many weeks? 35w3d.

EDD? September 2nd.

Next appointment: Friday for my weekly checkup.

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Very sore and LOTS of pressure. I'm seriously walking with a limp. It sucks. I feel like there's a bowling ball sitting in my vagina.

Rants/raves: I'm so done. I'm so grateful but so done. Work has been super stressful, I'm planning this baby shower for SIL and I feel like a whale. I'm just done. I'm ready for a ripped vag and time off with my boys.

QOTW: I still need to wash bottles and pump parts. Other than that we're pretty ready to go. I'd also like to go out on one more date night with H.

[singingsea]

Aug 1, 2016 10:18:51 GMT -5 LadyNymeria said:

Aug 1, 2016 10:14:08 GMT -5 singingsea said:

pismoduo I'm sorry you're stressed Yeah sit your H down. You definitely need at least a crib/bassinet. Also as far as registries go...a lot of people are last minute shoppers. Or they've bought the item but forgot at the register to have it marked off your registry (which is annoying).

LadyNymeria Ugh I feel you on the hip pain. My baby has also been really quiet this morning. I've felt a little movement and I'm trying to remind myself he does have lazy days and that he'll probably move a lot later today.

It's so unsettling! Even though I know he's been moving this morning, and had I done an actual kick count he would have passed with flying colors, I hate more quiet days. The amount he's been moving recently I shouldn't be surprised he needs a day to rest up, but I'm still not enjoying it.

Hope they both pick it up soon!!

Apparently he just needed pizza. Just got done eating and he finally decided to have a dance party.

I've been using my doppler a lot still. There's something still assuring about hearing that heartbeat.

[danielle]

How many weeks? 33w2d

EDD? 9/17

Next appointment: 8/5

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Very immobile. I'm definitely waddling and struggling to sit down and get up. The amount of grunting going on is pretty pathetic.

Rants/raves: I have been having the worst time ever with Kaiser this pregnancy. My regular OB is out on medical leave and has been since right after my first appointment. I have yet to see the same doctor or midwife twice and have been getting completely different information from every person I see. My last appointment I left in tears because the doctor told me that I would never be able to bond with my baby because I'm choosing a RCS instead of a VBAC. Then she said she was surprised to hear that I'm planning to nurse since I'm not having a natural birth. The latest drama is that I can't get appointments scheduled. I have one this Friday and then I have one for 9/7, which is a couple days before I'm supposed to go in for my RCS and that's it. They just keep telling me they are booked. So basically in the last 2 months, when most people have 6 appointments, I will be having 2. I'm so stressed out about it.

Wow, that got long. Talk about a rant.

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? I have all baby related stuff done. My main focus this month is going to be enjoying the last month of DS being an only child. I am so emotional about it and I just want to really soak it up.

[kerbear]

How many weeks? 33w2d

EDD? 9/17

Next appointment: Had one this am and my bext is in 2 weeks. Today baby was already head down and DROPPED! hurricanerek so apparently we can drop this early...

Symptoms/how are you feeling? OK minus back and hip pain. I have heard amazing things about a chiropractor at this stage. I may look into this

Rants/raves: Meh, none

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? Well we need the darn dresser for starters. Then I can put clothes away and finish decorating. The crib and glider and nightstand are in there but I have nothing else decorated. This weekend, we'll also bring down the baby equipment from the attic so I can wash that. After hearing the news that baby has dropped this early, I'd rather be over-prepared than under. It may mean nothing but I'm a planner. I also need to pack the hospital bag but probably won't touch that til after our Asheville trip in 2 weekends.

[singingsea]

danielle wtf I'm sorry you're having to deal with that Seriously throat punch to that one doc, she sounds like a gem. Is there anyone else at your office you can talk to?

[LadyNymeria]

WTAF is wrong with that dr?? That's ridiculous you have to deal with all that danielle!!!

[singingsea]

From what to expect:

Pelvic Pain
To relieve the discomfort, relax with your hips elevated, do some pelvic exercises, take warm baths, apply warm compresses, get a massage or try some complementary and alternative therapies.

[cassey910]

How many weeks? 35w1d
EDD? 9/4
Next appointment? 8/8 for first cervix check and strep b.
Symptoms/how are you feeling? Just sore and tired at times. Having more intense BH.
Rants/raves: just trying to enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy in case it's our last.
QOTW: baby's room is done but I am working on DS's room now since we moved we want to make it special for him. I also want to go through our boxes in the garage and move all my videos and pics off my phone to the hard drive.

[pismoduo]

danielle, that sounds incredibly frustrating. I'm so sorry that you've got to deal with all that. And that doctor is a royal douchebag!

singingsea, I already did all that stuff to *get* pregnant, now I gotta do it again?

[caz1221]

pismoduo, FWIW, we have a 2-story house, and we just had the PNP in our room (upstairs) and a bouncy seat and swing downstairs. DD slept in the PNP in our room for 8 weeks, then transitioned to the crib in her room, at which point, we took down the PNP and only used it when traveling. Any time she needed to be changed, I took her upstairs to the changing table, but you could easily do it on a couch (just keep diapers/wipes/cream somewhere downstairs). I totally understand wanting to have everything to avoid last-minute trips.

danielle, I'm so sorry to hear that the doctor you recently saw was so unsupportive. Is your OB coming back before your EDD? That's also ridiculous that they can't find any appointments for you in your last 2 months of pregnancy when you are a regular patient of theirs. I hope you can get it figured out soon!

AFM,

How many weeks? 32+5

EDD? 9/21

Next appointment: Had a bi-weekly check-up this morning & got my Tdap; next appointment is set for 8/15

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Still feeling great and hoping it continues. My feet were pretty sore yesterday after doing some jogging and then being up and about for DD's birthday party all afternoon, but if that's the worst of it, I'll take it.

Rants/raves: We picked up furniture for DD's "big girl" room yesterday, so we can finally move her dresser and bookcase into the nursery. At my appointment this morning, my midwife said she thinks baby is now head down, which is awesome - I definitely felt a shift in position this weekend, so maybe that was it.

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? Pretty much everything. We're heading out on vacation on Friday, but when we get back, my top priorities are going to be moving furniture from DD's room to the nursery and finding all the baby stuff that is currently stored in our basement.

[danielle]

Aug 1, 2016 11:22:37 GMT -5 singingsea said:

danielle wtf I'm sorry you're having to deal with that Seriously throat punch to that one doc, she sounds like a gem. Is there anyone else at your office you can talk to?

I have spent so much time trying to talk to someone who can help. It's like talking to a wall every time. I'm just hoping to have a positive hospital experience at this point.

[singingsea]

Aug 1, 2016 12:06:18 GMT -5 danielle said:

Aug 1, 2016 11:22:37 GMT -5 singingsea said:

danielle wtf I'm sorry you're having to deal with that Seriously throat punch to that one doc, she sounds like a gem. Is there anyone else at your office you can talk to?

I have spent so much time trying to talk to someone who can help. It's like talking to a wall every time. I'm just hoping to have a positive hospital experience at this point.

Geez. Yes, wishing you a much better hospital experience

[hurricanerek]

How many weeks?
34 weeks

EDD?
9/12

Next appointment:
Tomorrow for my biweekly

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
I just started swelling up at the end of last week and I'm experiencing some significant pain in my right wrist which I'm hoping is just due to the swelling. I plan to ask my midwife tomorrow. I'm having lots of difficulty walking without hobbling and I really cannot stand for more than a few minutes without being out of breath. I pee at least once an hour so I think baby is right on top of my bladder.

Rants/raves:
DD turns two next week. My goal is to spend lots of quality time with her while she's my only outside baby.

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month?
I have a big list. I'm clearing out the house clutter for a yard sale in 2 weeks so I need to continue doing that and price what I have to sell. I also need to clean the basement and get it ready to host my parents when they stay over while I deliver. The nursery still needs some work including fixing the doors, buying a grate for our heat vent and a globe for the ceiling fan. I also need to get some art on the walls.

[briannea]

Aug 1, 2016 11:15:40 GMT -5 danielle said:

How many weeks? 33w2d

EDD? 9/17

Next appointment: 8/5

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Very immobile. I'm definitely waddling and struggling to sit down and get up. The amount of grunting going on is pretty pathetic.

Rants/raves: I have been having the worst time ever with Kaiser this pregnancy. My regular OB is out on medical leave and has been since right after my first appointment. I have yet to see the same doctor or midwife twice and have been getting completely different information from every person I see. My last appointment I left in tears because the doctor told me that I would never be able to bond with my baby because I'm choosing a RCS instead of a VBAC. Then she said she was surprised to hear that I'm planning to nurse since I'm not having a natural birth. The latest drama is that I can't get appointments scheduled. I have one this Friday and then I have one for 9/7, which is a couple days before I'm supposed to go in for my RCS and that's it. They just keep telling me they are booked. So basically in the last 2 months, when most people have 6 appointments, I will be having 2. I'm so stressed out about it.

Wow, that got long. Talk about a rant.

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? I have all baby related stuff done. My main focus this month is going to be enjoying the last month of DS being an only child. I am so emotional about it and I just want to really soak it up.

I hate the term natural birth. A RCS doesn't change the fact that you bring home a baby. And I'm sure you'll be able to breastfeed just fine. I had a vaginal birth last time and my milk didn't "come in" until day 6. Baby still thrived and we breastfed until 15 months with no formula supplement, but there's anything wrong with that. Sorry you're having trouble with kaiser. We have always seen the same pediatrician if that's any consolation but I'm on different insurance and go to a small practice. My ob is the same as my regular gyn and he delivered baby #1.

[catlady22]

How many weeks? 36 tomorrow!

EDD? 8/30

Next appointment: tomorrow

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Getting uncomfortable but not ready for him quite yet. Last time my water broke for the first time at 36w5d.

Rants/raves: a little nervous for DH to go out of town this weekend even though I know nothing is probably going to happen

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? Ahh I'm due this month! I need to get my hospital bag all packed.

[cbowl]

How many weeks? 32w2d

EDD? 9/24

Next appointment: Thursday

Symptoms/how are you feeling? Tired and uncomfortable!

Rants/raves: Eh none really...just sick of people acting shocked when I say I'm due at the end of September...yes I realize that I'm gigantic

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month? LOTS! Mostly I'm trying to get my kiddo potty trained this month...then she'll start preschool in September and I will focus on baby stuff. It's not going well so far.

[beckyrosen]

How many weeks? 34+5

EDD?9/7

Next appointment: this friday

Symptoms/how are you feeling?
Ok, just not sleeping well so it makes it hard to get through the days.

Rants/raves: I'm pretty much ready for baby. Just need to put the bassinet top on the pack n play, pack the hospital bag, and pack the diaper bag. Oh, and we'll be getting the carseat back out of storage soon. I'm so ready for her to come!

QOTW: Today is the first day of August What baby related things (or non) do you need to wrap up this month?
Well, just what I said above, and maybe pick up some new nipples for the bottles we have from DD. I probably am not as prepared as I think I am, but I guess I'll find out for sure when baby comes.