Expecting WP 2/3

[oldbaylover1024]

Happy Weekend Eve, everyone!

Below is a list of participants. If I missed you or you're new, tell me your EDD in your post below and I'll add you to the list.

oldbaylover1024 - EDD 2/17 (C-section scheduled for 2/10)
billybumbler - EDD 2/18
nomnom - EDD 2/24 (twins!!!)
erinshelley21 - EDD 3/21
polecat8 - EDD 3/25
grover - EDD 3/28
financialdiva - EDD 4/17
greenmonkey1 - EDD 4/19
DVMmomma - EDD 4/11 (or 5/2) (twins!!!)
vsac - EDD 4/21
sdlaura - EDD 6/2
lulu783 - EDD 6/4

::: NOTE: No loss warnings are needed here. :::

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How far along are you? Week/Fruit/Whatever:

How are you feeling (emotionally/physically)?

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

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

QOTW: What's your favorite Super Bowl munchies food?

[oldbaylover1024]

This is my last check-in! I hope someone is able to start running this thing

How far along are you? Week/Fruit/Whatever: 38w

How are you feeling (emotionally/physically)? Ready! Emotionally I'm all over the place - super excited to meet this baby, kinda scared about how this is going to affect our family (going from 3 to 4), terrified of balancing it all and working full-time AND not making J feel like she's second fiddle. Physically, I'm doing okay. Still having painful yet irregular contractions, which is very frustrating. It's definitely getting harder to do stuff, like walk, breath, and stay awake LOL

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc.? We're all set! I only have 5 days of work left (including today) and nothing to really do at home. My birthday is Tuesday, so this weekend we're going to go out to eat and try and do some fun family things with J before baby comes.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Last NST and appointment is on Tuesday. Then, it's C-section day on 2/10!

QOTW: I love cheese and sausage balls. They're super easy, freeze well, and the recipe makes a ton!

[erinshelley21]

oldbaylover1024, Its your last one!!!!
How far along are you? Week/Fruit/Whatever: 33 weeks / pineapple

How are you feeling (emotionally/physically)? I feel like crap but its from this cold. Pregnancy wise I physically feel fine besides sore hips and pelvis if I sit too long. She's also sitting really low so there is a lot of pressure. Emotionally I'm getting anxious. It really hit me the other night that we could have just a few weeks left until she's here.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc.? She passed the BPP yesterday and the NST went well. The nurse that did the u/s had some concerns about me being in early labor and started asking if my OB had been checking my cervix at all and if I had been having more cramping than I did with DS, which I have the last few days. It hasn't felt like contractions but the only contractions I felt with DS were the ones that Pitocin started and my water had already broke so they were pretty painful from the start. My OB didn't seem concerned about whatever the nurse saw since the NST didn't pick up any contractions. I really need to get my house and work ready for this baby though. We bought most of the rest of the essentials yesterday after the appointment so we are almost ready at home.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? NST on Monday, growth scan/BPP + NST + regular appointment Thursday.

QOTW: What's your favorite Super Bowl munchies food. Chips and dip. My all time favorite party food.

[greenmonkey1]

How far along are you? 29w2d, butternut squash

How are you feeling (emotionally/physically)? Physically I am getting out of breath more often. I am slightly anemic, which is likely contributing. The heartburn is getting more regular - sometimes it feels like I just ate broken glass. Emotionally I am feeling anxious and teary eyed. I do not remember the pregnancy hormones being like this with the last two babies, but who knows.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc.? Growth check us was successful. Baby is measuring ahead with a large head. I have never not liked my hips (they are on the larger side), but I find myself being thankful for a wide bottom when I see my melon headed baby. Booked my parents to watch the two existing children so DS and I can go solo to the auto show. I am a little anxious about buying a minivan because I have not driven one in so long, but I do like looking at new cars. Do not like paying for cars, but so be it. Cannot fit all the kiddos in one car once #3 arrives.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? My next regular appt is Valentine's Day. Happy V-day to me!

QOTW: What's your favorite Super Bowl munchies food? Hot artichoke dip and chips. My sister also makes a cowboy caviar that is really good. Can you tell I like to eat food that can go on chips?

[polecat8]

How far along are you? Week/Fruit/Whatever: 32w 6d

How are you feeling (emotionally/physically)? Emotionally, I am doing good. I'm starting to get a little overwhelmed since there are some things that I just can't physically do anymore. Physically, I've had a cold all week. I'm ready for it to be gone so I can get some decent sleep. Also, baby's big head must be on my cervix because walking is really painful today.

Other updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc.? We picked out carpet for DS's new room, but we don't know when it will be installed. The carpet guy hasn't set an appointment for installation yet. I just want to get DS into his new room so we can get the baby's room ready.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Twice weekly NSTs started this week. I can't believe baby will be here in less than 7 weeks!

QOTW: What's your favorite Super Bowl munchies food? Buffalo chicken dip. I really want some right now.