Third tri check-in 3/7

[BabyStandish]

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To Do's:



Rants/Raves/Randoms:



QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far? 

[BabyStandish]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 28w5d/roller blade

Symptoms: feeling big, BH, constipation

Appointments: had my GTT last week, next appt is in a couple weeks

To Do's: rent rug doctor this weekend + buy child proof door knob thingys since DS is an escape artist

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I feel like time is really starting to speed up lately

QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far? I don't have any big cravings, I do allow myself a lot more sweets when pregnant...particularly ice cream

[PirateCat]

I can't believe I'm here now...

Weeks/Size of Baby: 28 weeks, coconut

Symptoms: I have a big belly. I have occasional tightening of my belly, which I'm not totally sure is BH.

Appointments: I have my GTT today and meeting with a new midwife today.

To Do's: Painting the desk going in the nursery/guest room/office (our poor deprived child), hopefully finally figuring out maternity leave, finding more daycares.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: Ditto time passing quickly. I feel like end of May will be here before I know it and we won't be anywhere near ready for a baby.

QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far? I haven't had a lot of cravings, aside from the first few weeks of only wanting to eat Asian foods. It's kinda boring.

[ThankfulSnail]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 33w6d/pineapple



Symptoms: Heartburn, insomnia, tiny alien in my belly flipping around all the time



Appointments: 3/22- 36 week OB appt for belly scan, check positioning, possible ultrasound if not 100% sure baby is head down. Also getting swabbed for GBS and they've offered a cervical check, too, which I may or may not take them up on.



To Do's: I need to call my car seat manufacturer to see if they can supply me a new infant insert for DD's seat- we lost ours and they don't sell it online. Also need to see what base is compatible. This week, I also need to clean out all the boxes of DD's old stuff from the baby's room, install the infant car seat bases in both cars, buy new cordless shades for the kids' rooms, go on our hospital tour, buy curtain rods for the nursery, and buy a hands free pumping bra to have on hand.



Rants/Raves/Randoms: I went from feeling like, "I'm totally prepared for this baby!" to "OMG how am I going to get all this done before the baby comes???" I need to get my act in gear.



QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far? Mashed potatoes & gravy. Usually not a food I'm crazy about but I was dying for some earlier this pregnancy.

[hpnegirl]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 32w2d, big

Symptoms: heartburn, insomnia, I've hit turtle stage

Appointments: 32w app today, growth scan 3/16, 34w app 3/23

To Do's: keep baby cooking for 5 more weeks and spend as much time with just DS1 as possible

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I've hit turtle phase...

QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far? French fries. Always french fries

[onesweetworld]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 34+3 /Savoy Cabbage



Symptoms: all of the things. BH, having to pee all the time, hungry all the time. Back pain.



Appointments: Thursday for a growth scan and BP check.



To Do's: I still haven't picked a pediatrician. I honestly haven't even gone on my health cares portal to look at who is covered. I've made zero progress here.



Rants/Raves/Randoms: I put all of my Randoms in the thread 👍🏻



QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far? I don't really crave anything. I've had a lot of burgers.

[ThankfulSnail]

hpnegirl, what is the turtle phase? I'm not familiar with this.

[hpnegirl]

Mar 7, 2017 12:28:25 GMT -5 ThankfulSnail said:

hpnegirl, what is the turtle phase? I'm not familiar with this.

Where you can't get up from your back without massive maneuvering, swearing, and rocking. It usually involves asking for help.

[onesweetworld]

Mar 7, 2017 12:36:54 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Mar 7, 2017 12:28:25 GMT -5 ThankfulSnail said:

hpnegirl, what is the turtle phase? I'm not familiar with this.

Where you can't get up from your back without massive maneuvering, swearing, and rocking. It usually involves asking for help.

This is the worst. Getting out of bed sucks.

[juliayadda]

Mar 7, 2017 13:41:02 GMT -5 onesweetworld said:

Mar 7, 2017 12:36:54 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Where you can't get up from your back without massive maneuvering, swearing, and rocking. It usually involves asking for help.

This is the worst. Getting out of bed sucks.

I just remember the shifting from one side to the other being the biggest production. But also being one of those things I had to do a million times a night. 

[hpnegirl]

Mar 7, 2017 15:47:09 GMT -5 juliayadda said:

Mar 7, 2017 13:41:02 GMT -5 onesweetworld said:

This is the worst. Getting out of bed sucks.

I just remember the shifting from one side to the other being the biggest production. But also being one of those things I had to do a million times a night. 

I legit feel like a turtle, hence the term "turtle mode" or "turtle phase"

[hpnegirl]

@milano this may be a UO but we're not having DS come to the hospital. He would have a complete meltdown about it and then again about having to leave me so we're going to wait until we come home (ideally, we'll be discharged at 24 hours)

[hpnegirl]

Mar 7, 2017 20:00:45 GMT -5 @milano said:

Mar 7, 2017 19:19:56 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

@milano this may be a UO but we're not having DS come to the hospital. He would have a complete meltdown about it and then again about having to leave me so we're going to wait until we come home (ideally, we'll be discharged at 24 hours)

Not a UO! He's such a mama's boy I'm worried that leaving will be hard for him too. I'll be in there for 48+ hrs though (7:30am c-section) so selfishly I don't think I can go that long without seeing him. I'm debating whether he should come on day 1 or 2.

Could coming day of discharge work? That way, he can see you and still leave with you?

Also, does the hospital have wifi to where you could Skype?

[amandamh2]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 36 +1, honeydew

Symptoms: so sore all the time, more braxton hicks, not sleeping but peeing all the time

Appointments: weekly starting next week

To Do's: pack DS a bag for staying at a friend's house when I go into labor

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I'm getting very ready to have this baby. Once my doctor is back in town and I hit 37 weeks on Monday I would be happy with them coming any time haha. Trying to play with my toddler when my hips are killing me sucks.

QOTW: root beer, which I normally don't like

[BabyStandish]

amandamh2 I didn't even think of packing a bag for DS so thanks for that. If baby comes before my mom comes into town he'll be staying with a friend/neighbor.

[ourcrazynavylife]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 34w2d, Muskmelon (wtf is that?! Lol)

Symptoms: My ribs have been on fire lately and I feel freaking HUGE

Appointments: Appt was last week and growth scan was yesterday. Both went great. Next appt 3/24

To Do's: finish decorating nursery, get all these freaking house projects done, and finish my school assignments

Rants/Raves/Randoms:
Just feeling so huge and uncomfortable. Don't know how I'm going to survive 6+ more weeks.

QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far?

Cheeseburgers
Coke Zero
Sweet&Sour Skittles

[iqeb]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 35 +2

Symptoms: rib pain, hip pain, heartburn

Appointments: Positioning ultrasound and GBS next Tuesday

To Do's: nursery, freezer meals and lactation cookies, pack bags, clean, buy and organize nonperishable staples

Rants/Raves/Randoms:
Got absolutely nothing done over the weekend because my 18 month old spiked a 102 fever and did her best newborn impression (probably nursed 12 out of 14 hours) on Saturday.

QOTW: biggest craving this pregnancy so far?
I've never had cravings exactly but my kid totally refused the fruit and veggie juice popsicles we got her when she was sick so they're mine now, and they're tasty, and she doesn't try to steal them from me so that's cool.

[iqeb]

Mar 7, 2017 19:19:56 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

@milano this may be a UO but we're not having DS come to the hospital. He would have a complete meltdown about it and then again about having to leave me so we're going to wait until we come home (ideally, we'll be discharged at 24 hours)

This is stressing me out too. I can't imagine watching her be carried from my room screaming, but I also can't imagine going over a day without seeing her.