What's new with baby (size, development)? Barbie doll/chinchilla. Baby is a bit over a foot tall and weighs almost 20 ounces, or 1 ¼ lbs. Baby is also constructing the blood vessels in her lungs that will allow her to breathe air on her own once she is born
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Girl!
Names: haven't even started a list yet
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope (unless OB calls me back in for something)
Any new symptoms or changes? I get out of breath easily. Chasing after C is exhausting. Hungry all the time, but nothing sounds good most of the time.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nervously awaiting answers from yesterday's blood draw and specifics on why it was done.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Pulled all the 0-6 months clothes from the attic. Will begun sorting through all the boy clothes and selling them. Also need to go through all the gender neutral clothes to see what I need to buy. I've begun my diaper stash (disposables)
GTKY: what is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Strawberry is by far my favorite. (My mom makes excellent homemade strawberry jam.) I can't stand grape.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Baseball gloves apparently
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Two girls!
Names? Tbd
Any upcoming appointments this week? Checkup ok Thursday and probably will do the glucose test on Saturday
Any new symptoms or changes? Just getting huge...
Rants/Raves/Questions? I feel like I look full term, and I still have 2-3 months to go. I can't, like I need to be done getting huge. Ugh. For the babies...
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? I think we will start prepping DD's new room next weekend so we can move her out of her current bedroom, and use that for the twins.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Strawberry! I like my jelly/jam spread super thin, no blobs please!
Post by applemuffins on Feb 19, 2017 22:13:22 GMT -5
How far along are you? 24 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? Week of viability!
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Boy
Names? We have chosen one
Any upcoming appointments this week? Next week. Glucose test
Any new symptoms or changes? Heartburn is crazy. Anything I eat will cause it, and when I have to do things that require a lot of leaning/bending over, like bathing DD, it's extra bad.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I feel like I'm already as big as I was with DD at 30 weeks. I could be remembering wrong, but idk. I've definitely been gaining weight faster than I did with her
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? We are going to Ikea tomorrow to get some furniture for him
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Cherry or strawberry!
How far along are you? 24 weeks!!!!!!! V-DAY!!!!!!!!!
What's new with baby (size, development)? Corn on the cob, cantaloupe, GI Joe
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Boy!
Names? Elijah (Eli) James most likely
Any upcoming appointments this week? Yes, we have two. Both normal 24 week appointments but one with our old practice and one with the potentially new practice.
Any new symptoms or changes? Charlie horses!!! So painful!
Rants/Raves/Questions? Baby seems great so just looking for our new house.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? We bought our crib, stroller/car seat, and pack and play! It's all being delivered later this week!
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Grape or strawberry!
What's new with baby (size, development)? size of a rutabaga, about 2 pounds (per ultrasound last week)
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Girl
Names? Charlotte is my favorite, but we are still thinking of others. Trying to find another girl name is so hard.
Any upcoming appointments this week? No. My next appointment is at March 15th. After that appointment I'm on two week appointments! Kinda freaking out at how fast this is all going.
Any new symptoms or changes? Constipation is back and still dealing with awful heartburn. We went for a couple walks this weekend and my body just hurts now. I can feel the stretching/pressure on my pelvic floor now.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Baby is kicking and moving all the time- which is fun! Starting to freak out over everything that needs to get done before the baby gets here but I have no idea when I will get it all done.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? I've started making lists on what I need to buy/get done. It feels overwhelming especially with a tight budget right now.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? I've never been a fan of jam/jelly
cateyes Eli was my top boy name if this one was a boy. Also, not sure how I forgot about the Charlie horses. I get them at least 2 or 3 nights a week.
I get them about twice a week as well, but then the pain in my muscles seem to last for about 2 to 3 days after, so my calves always hurt! The things nobody tells you about during pregnancy…
cateyes Eli was my top boy name if this one was a boy. Also, not sure how I forgot about the Charlie horses. I get them at least 2 or 3 nights a week.
I get them about twice a week as well, but then the pain in my muscles seem to last for about 2 to 3 days after, so my calves always hurt! The things nobody tells you about during pregnancy…
I've been told a shot of tonic water every night can help charlie horses. Might be worth a try. They are the worst!!
How far along are you? 24 weeks (and definitely feeling the size of 30 weeks, applemuffins!)
What's new with baby (size, development)? Ear of corn/apparently a 24-week uterus is the size of a soccer ball
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Not finding out
Names? We have a girl name, and a front-runner for a boy first name, though I don't love it as much
Any upcoming appointments this week? Yep, 24 week appt and glucose test Friday
Any new symptoms or changes? My rings got super tight so I bought a gigantic fake ring on Amazon, which I'm enjoying - ha. See pic below, and ignore my bruised knuckles. I opened my car door too fast into the mirror of the car next to me and made myself bleed!
Rants/Raves/Questions? I guess my rave is that this time next week I'll be in Hawaii on our 'babymoon with kids!'
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? The room where I'm putting the baby at first will be painted right after we get back from our trip so then I can start putting stuff in there and that will feel good.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Strawberry!
Also, not sure how I forgot about the Charlie horses. I get them at least 2 or 3 nights a week.
I am so glad you said this! I am not waking up with full-fledged Charlie horses, but I am waking up feeling like I ALMOST had one... and then my calves are sore (just not as sore as they are when I have a really bad one). I have been looking up ways to prevent or reduce them!
What's new with baby (size, development)? Baby is the size of a Napa cabbage or a baseball glove.
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Not finding out
Names? We have a few options but are not picking until it's here.
Any upcoming appointments this week? None
Any new symptoms or changes? I have had Braxton Hicks a few times lately.
Rants/Raves/Questions? My in-laws told me that it's not okay to be annoyed when people I don't know ask me questions about being pregnant or want touch me. I disagree.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Sorting things still, working on some house projects.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Raspberry or blackberry. From the farmer's market is my favorite.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Baby is the size of a Napa cabbage or a baseball glove.
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Not finding out
Names? We have a few options but are not picking until it's here.
Any upcoming appointments this week? None
Any new symptoms or changes? I have had Braxton Hicks a few times lately.
Rants/Raves/Questions? My in-laws told me that it's not okay to be annoyed when people I don't know ask me questions about being pregnant or want touch me. I disagree.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Sorting things still, working on some house projects.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Raspberry or blackberry. From the farmer's market is my favorite.
I disagree with your ILs as well. Not only is ok, it's your right to be annoyed!
What's new with baby (size, development)? Baby is the size of a Napa cabbage or a baseball glove.
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Not finding out
Names? We have a few options but are not picking until it's here.
Any upcoming appointments this week? None
Any new symptoms or changes? I have had Braxton Hicks a few times lately.
Rants/Raves/Questions? My in-laws told me that it's not okay to be annoyed when people I don't know ask me questions about being pregnant or want touch me. I disagree.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Sorting things still, working on some house projects.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Raspberry or blackberry. From the farmer's market is my favorite.
Another disagree with ILs vote. Especially the touching part! I find it awkward talking with people about my pregnancy, even close friends. I think IF messed with me a lot.
violetrose - Super bad constipation here as well. And heartburn is starting to come back in small spurts, so I'm sure it's about to go full force like in first tri once again. The. Worst.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Atlantic Puffin sized
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Boy
Names? Ha, I doubt this baby will have a name before he's here.
Any upcoming appointments this week? First maternity clinic appt on Thurs
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm suddenly feeling pregnant again. It's gotten harder to bend over and doing light housework leaves me needing time to catch my breath on the couch.
Rants/Raves/Questions? In my area (small/rural) all pregnant women get referred to a central maternity clinic at the hospital for the second half of their pregnancy and I can't believe I'm going already this week!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Still not really anything.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? Raspberry, and I'm a bit of a jam snob because I only like homemade jam.
Post by trebletrouble13 on Feb 21, 2017 17:43:27 GMT -5
How far along are you? 24 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, or a package of Oreos. Hungry now...
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Girl
Names? We have one picked out! We have a family name from my side for the first name and learned a family name on MH's side (great-grandmother's middle name) that we like for a middle name. Honestly, I have been calling her by her nickname since I found out I was pregnant, so I was really happy to find out we can use it.
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nope. Saw one of the OBs in the practice last week (and the student shadowing him), everything looked fine. My BP was amusing low, 103/47. I've had lower systolic, but that's the lowest diastolic that I can remember having.
Any new symptoms or changes? Lots of wiggling. She is more active than DS was at this point.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Combination. The wife of MH's best friend just had her baby! Happy healthy baby girl, and they did not use our name. MH told me they considered telling us very seriously that they were using that name (so we needed to change ours), just as a joke. Not. Funny. To. Me.
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Created a Target registry for the free stuff, bought another outfit or two on clearance at Gymboree. My mom bought DS two sets of fun sheets for when he moves to the twin-sized bed in a couple months.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? I have enjoyed every kind I have tried except for marmalade. I love pulpy strawberry jam. MH hates pulp and seeds in his jelly, so I always have to buy something else for him.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Spaghetti squash/Barbie doll. Sense of movement has developed.
Boy/girl/not finding out/haven't found out yet? Not finding out
Names? Middle name has been set for a long time. H and I have separate lists of names and the plan is to compare our top 3-5 for each boy and girl and see if we have overlap. Fingers crossed!
Any upcoming appointments this week? Not until next week
Any new symptoms or changes? New this week are aches/stretching pains along my abdomen on both sides. Timely email yesterday told me it's due to the uterus growing. It's definitely getting bigger in there!
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: My mom did not take our guidelines for visiting after baby very well. I was Skyping with her and my sisters and she got all teary and hung up on us saying she was "hurt" and "needed time to process" because we don't want them in the waiting room. A) It doesn't make sense - they all have to fly in B) we want the first week alone since it's all the time H gets off work and C) I don't need extra stress (I stress myself out just fine). It will be fine, I just didn't expect her to make it all about her. She even said "it's *my* first grandchild". Ugh.
Rave: Movement is stronger and H felt it on the outside last night for the first time!
What's something new you are doing to get ready for baby? Putting my foot down with my family? Daycare deposit goes down tomorrow. Need to call insurance about the pump.
GTKY: What is your favorite flavor jam/jelly? It depends on what it's for, but usually strawberry.
marshian-Sorry about your mom's reaction. We have had to face the same issue with my mom and sister and they just can't understand why we don't want them in the delivery room let alone the hospital and why on Earth not at the house the moment I have my first contraction. Hopefully they come around and things get better.
Post by teachermomtobe on Feb 22, 2017 11:05:28 GMT -5
marshian, Sorry for your mom's reaction. Hopefully she will process it and respect your wishes. I started having the convo with my family about our post-delivery expectations and I think they're okay with it. DH has to tell his parents, we'll see how that goes.
cateyes - Sorry you're in the same boat. My sisters are more understanding and not pushing it. Time will tell if my mom brings it up again or lets it go. I'm sure part of the issue is one of her good friends also has three daughters and has been in the waiting room and met the baby shortly after birth for each of her four grandkids. My mom just assumed whatever she had in her mind was what would happen. We're a super close family, so it's not an issue with relationships, we just don't want anyone there.
teachermomtobe - Good luck! Glad it's going well so far. The conversation with my family last night made me appreciate my in-laws even more. They're actually on vacation around my due date and not changing their plans. They said they'll see baby in August if that's okay with us.
I do not understand why some people want to be at the hospital before baby is even born. It sounds boring to me! Both our parents came to visit a few hours after we called to say baby had arrived, and only stayed for a bit then left. My parents didn't even know we had gone to the hospital, and DH's only knew because he works with them.
My Mom came to my house every day the week after DS was born and for me it was awesome because she came with food and would clean/do yard work or hold the baby while I napped. A big no to people that come expecting to be hosted!
mreve - I am so with you. Plus, my family is all out of state and has to fly in. I do not see any logic in buying a same-day plane ticket (expensive!), sitting around waiting to see the baby for the max 30 minutes I would even give them while I'm still in the hospital, then flying out the same day or the next morning because H and I are very firm on wanting the first week alone because it's the only time he gets off and his schedule is insane when he goes back to work. I just don't get it.
The kid isn't going anywhere. What I have been saying since we told them at 8 weeks pregnant was I need my mom and my sisters to come separately so I can get as much help for as long as possible. They're fine with that part, which is fantastic.
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