Post by lotsoflotts on Apr 19, 2017 10:42:06 GMT -5
lulu783 I'm glad you're ok!!! But sorry about all the damage... that's a headache for sure.
cateyes from experience and reading, the weight estimated at this point can easily be +/- a pound or more. So I would still plan on having NB size clothes, just bring a backup 0-3 outfit to the hospital. (DS was estimated to be 9.5 lbs or more, he came out 8lbs9oz)
Sorry! Most likely you're fine and baby is fine. With my friend, they actually sent her home (more than 30-minute drive) because they were so sure the bloodwork would come back with no issues. They said it's not very common. But I'm in the better-safe-than-sorry camp about all this kind of stuff.
I hear you! I am too, but I took my OB on call's word that I should be ok at home unless I have any physical symptoms (bleeding, cramping, odd discharge, lack of movement) or general anxiety and want to get checked out. I'll give them a call now.
Definitely do what you and your provider are comfortable with! Sorry to scare you.
What's new with baby (size, development)? Baby is the size of a motorcycle helmet.
Name? Not even close.
Any upcoming appointments this week? I had my bi-weekly OB appointment on Monday, and it went well. I have an appointment with my counselor next Monday. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement to set it up! I think I needed a little push.
Any new symptoms or changes? I've been doing better with my depression the last few days. Hope this continues as long as possible.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I just want to say thanks again to everyone for your support and suggestions a couple of weeks ago with my depression. DH and I have yet to find a solution, but hopefully it's coming.
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Some diapers
Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Now that DD's birthday party is over, we are going to move DS into her room (hopefully this weekend) so we can get started on setting up the baby's room.
Did you do anything for yourself this week? DH made FIL stay in a hotel when he came for DD's birthday party!! It was wonderful not having him take over my house for a few days.
Anything you want to add?
GTKY: what is your favorite appetizer? Probably mozzarella sticks. Or basically anything fried.
sdlaura The plan for me is to start weekly appointments at 36 weeks, but it could be sooner. I've already been on bi-weekly appointments for awhile.
lulu783 I'm so sorry about the car accident, so scary! I'm glad everything is OK with you and LO (and that YD wasn't in the car). What a pain to have to deal with though.
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
lulu783, I'm glad everything is ok! Baby has a lot of protection in there! Just as an anecdote to help ease your mind some more...when I was 28 weeks pregnant with DD1 I got hit by a car...I was walking in a parking lot and a car backed into me. I went to the hospital and was seen by my OB. They didn't even really do anything...I laid in a hospital bed for 2 hours while they monitored the baby's heartbeat and they gave me ice for my bruising hip....no ultrasound, blood tests or anything. DD was born healthy as can be.
I had an appointment yesterday, everything seems good.
I have been getting a terrible pain in my right side pretty much every evening. It hurts when I move or even just breath in. My dr wasn't concerned, said it was probably due to baby's positioning and stretching throughout the day.
No rants/raves/questions, but I do have a funny story to share. A kindergarten student asked me today "are you having a baby? Cuz you're really fat now" 😂
We haven't bought anything for baby lately or done anything to prep.
I went to bed at 7:30 pm the other night. It was wonderful.
Post by teachermomtobe on Apr 19, 2017 19:22:50 GMT -5
bewise, my friend had a pain in her left side for the last few months of her pregnancy. It sounds like yours. They did all sorts of tests and couldn't figure out what it was or why it was happening but they weren't concerned. Once baby was born it went away for her. Hopefully your baby just moves so it goes away before delivery.
holy crap bewise!! I can't believe you got hit by a car. So glad everything was ok. What happened to you at the ER is basically what my OB said would happen to me if I decide to come in, with an added ultrasound if I felt super anxious. I decided again yesterday to just wait until my appointment on Monday. Nothing seems out of the norm and I'm not one to borrow trouble or tie up the docs for non emergencies. Thank you for your story though, it did make me feel better about my decision!
Post by teachermomtobe on Apr 20, 2017 7:59:26 GMT -5
How far along are you? 32 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? size of a Florida Pomelo (which I have never heard of!), sucking her thumb, growing hair, getting fat
Name? I *think* we have settled on the final one
Any upcoming appointments this week? Nothing until May 3rd
Any new symptoms or changes? very hungry in the mornings
Rants/Raves/Questions?
What is the last thing you bought for baby? I may have bought like 5 outfits at Target this week. Oops! Honestly this is the only thing we have bought baby in a long time.
Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? I'm on vacation this week so I've been doing lots of baby prep, mostly getting the nursery ready!
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I got a massage yesterday and it was awesome! Best part was I had gift cards so it was free I have enough left on gift cards that I can go again in pregnancy but I may use it for multiple pedicures until baby arrives instead. Also, DH and I had our "babymoon" last weekend just by going into Boston for the night. It was nice to just be away.
Anything you want to add?
GTKY: what is your favorite appetizer? I love apps in general. Cheese & crackers, nachos, chips & salsa & guacamole are probably my favorites
What's new with baby (size, development)? Small clawed otter (minus its tail) or a foam finger. Baby is storing calcium and other nutrients she needs for life outside the womb.
Name? I think we have a top 3. But honestly who knows. In my head I refer to her as Scarlet. That's my #1 pick. DH seems to be more go with the flow this time so maybe/hopefully I can convince him. It's the only girls name that we carried over from our 1st pregnancy. DH brought up Paige a couple weeks ago which I also really like (my #2 choice.) maybe her middle name instead of giving her my middle name?
Any upcoming appointments this week? Had an impromptu visit yesterday due to fireworks while I was in the shower. Everything came back normal/fine. Next appt is mi day for my 32 week U/S to check placenta placement. Then reg OB appt on Wed.
Any new symptoms or changes? Swelling has begun, actually I think it really started last week. Like many other have stated in the TMI thread, many days where I have multiple BMs. She's really high and I get out of breath really quickly.
Rants/Raves/Questions? She's all up in my lungs!
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Formula (just in case breastfeeding doesn't work out.) I just grabbed 2 small boxes of the ready to feed stuff. I also bought C his big boy bedding so we can get him out of the crib. So in a way that's for her.
Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Nursery renovations hopefully to begin next week. Our contractor has been pretty busy and since it's been nice out he's trying to get some of the outside projects for people done. Next week looks like rain almost everyday. Once he starts I don't think it should take long.
Did you do anything for yourself this week? DH and I went to a hockey game on Saturday. I think I would have rather just stayed at home but oh well.
Anything you want to add? I finally tried on the dress for the wedding I'm in. It does not look good at all. I just look really fat and not pregnant, hopefully the seamstress can change that a little (remove the boning, adjust the lace/mesh.) I know it's all to do with how I'm carrying this time. I don't feel like that cute pregnant person, I just feel fat and gross.
GTKY: what is your favorite appetizer? Love spinach artichoke dip. Also love chips and guac, and fried pickles.
bewise did that cramp feel similar to a side stitch from running? i had that last weekend and it was crazy painful!
How far along are you? 31 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? coconut (yum), can turn her head side to side.
Name? My favorite is and has been Caroline. DH likes that and Lydia, DD changes her mind between the two every day.
Any upcoming appointments this week? nope
Any new symptoms or changes? you guys, the exhaustion. i am like barely functioning. sleeping horribly and soooooo tired as a result.
Rants/Raves/Questions? anyone want to weigh in on whether or not breastfeeding is as painful the second+ time around?
What is the last thing you bought for baby? the (stupidly expensive) infant seat attachment for our stroller, and this newborn set for the tripp trapp high chair. with DD1, we'd often eat on the floor or just put her on the table in a contraption of some kind in the newborn days. now we have two more people at the table (DD1, au pair) so we need to be able to sit there and have the baby join us. but they don't sell this in the US, so i've tried buying it from two different canadian baby stores...first order was cancelled, hopefully this one ships!
Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? organized ALL the baby clothes, washed NB and 0-3 stuff. feels SO good to have that done!
Did you do anything for yourself this week? no, but i want a cookie and might get one today. i'm counting that.
Anything you want to add? DD1 is just the BEST kid, and i have so many feels about my attention being divided soon. i hope she doesn't feel unloved and we are still buddies.
GTKY: what is your favorite appetizer? these are always so hard! queso or spinach artichoke dip.
agm04, BFing did hurt just as much at first the second time, but it turned out to be because DS had a tongue tie. At his pediatrician appt when he was like 5 days old, his pediatrician noticed it and clipped it, and after that it was way less painful. I had thought it was just my nipples getting used to BFing again.
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
lulu783 yikes! So glad you are ok! cateyes DD was 9.1 - Baby will lose a bit of weight at first so we ended up using some NB sleepers and onesies but not for very long.
How far along are you? 32 weeks
What's new with baby (size, development)? A large squash
Any upcoming appointments this week? Re-do at the 4D sono place today since he was a stinker last time. OB appt and sono on Monday.
Any new symptoms or changes? Seem to feel movement less frequently...I think he's getting squished in there.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Shower is on Sunday!
What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nothing lately...will go crazy after the shower.
Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Nope!
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I finally got a much needed pedi!
Anything you want to add?
GTKY: what is your favorite appetizer? I love calamari or some chips and salsa.
How far along are you? 34 weeks 1 day (because the one day does matter)
What's new with baby (size, development)? Baby has assemetrical IUGR so my little bean is going to be skinny.
Name? We are 100% on names finally- a girl Edith Marie (after my grandmother who I've never met/ DH's mom) and a boy would be Theodore James (after my dad)
Any upcoming appointments this week? Yup, baby is being monitored daily, I'm still an outpatient (for now). I'm typing this in L&D while I wait for another ultrasound.
Any new symptoms or changes? I feel like baby is pulling my ribs apart, I have annoying pain under my boobs.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I am just super lucky to have such good family support, especially since DH has been working so many hours (not by choice). My family has been making meals for us and sending them over, splitting wood for next winter (our house is wood heated and wood needs to be cut in spring to dry before fall), and getting the boat ready for summer. While his family is coming this weekend to deep clean the house, tidy up the nursery and prep diapers. I am bursting with gratitude and not sure how to repay these amazing human beings (or deal with the crushing guilt over literally doing almost nothing).
What is the last thing you bought for baby?
Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? I'm sure it'll all go out the window when baby is here but I've read every baby book I can find at our local library.
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I feel like I do a lot of things from my couch for me, I never could justify watching television before so it's a nice treat.
Anything you want to add? I think I'm in denial about how extremely soon this baby could be here, I mean I've done all the "steps" but not sure if I'm mentally there
GTKY: what is your favorite appetizer? chips/ salsa/ guacamole - I make my own and it's awesome.
Me: 29 DH: 35 NTNP since May 2013 charting since June 2014 dx: Graves disease (radioactive iodine), Crohns disease (abdominal surgeries) MMC October 2015 (9 weeks) Severe MFI diagnosis July 2015
Post by lotsoflotts on Apr 21, 2017 9:22:06 GMT -5
How far along? 33+4 today
What's new with baby? Apparently the size of a ferret
Names? We've decided on one, and I've convinced DH to keep it under wraps until the baby is born.
Any upcoming appts? Not until next week.
Any new symptoms or changes? We're definitely back in rib popping territory. The baby likes to lodge his foot in between my ribs and push out, just like DS did. It's so sore...
R/R/Q? Sore ribs and hips, I hate that part. And now that it's getting harder to sleep, it makes my days chasing a toddler around that much more exhausting. On the plus side, a good friend of mine just bought her tickets to come out and visit after the baby arrives, and I'm SO excited to see her! Plus she's totally the type of person who helps out wherever she sees a need without being asked, which is the best kind of visitor.
What is the last thing you bought For baby? A dresser! Finally! I gave up on trying to buy one to refinish. Decided just to get a smaller one from ikea because at this point I'd rather spend the money than the time. And I put it together by myself and was ridiculously proud of myself.
Have you done anything new to prep for baby? Got the dresser, so now I can get out/wash/put away baby clothes. I probably won't for a couple weeks, especially since my toddler likes to pull things out of drawers. But at least there's a place for them now!
Did you do anything for yourself this week? I took a few naps. Today is a child-free day so I might curl up on the couch and watch a movie.
GTKY: favorite appetizer? I like spinach and artichoke dip, chips and dip, mozzarella sticks... I regularly have appetizers for my actual meal.
Post by teachermomtobe on Apr 21, 2017 9:30:37 GMT -5
cheezee, I've noticed a change in movement too. Less jabs and more rolling sensations. One day I was starting to freak out because she had been pretty quiet. Sure enough I put my hand on my stomach and could feel her moving around under there. I have no idea where my placenta is but usually I can feel her on the inside too but not that day for whatever reason.
ihatepizza, that one day does matter! That is so nice that you have such great family help and support. Try not to feel guilty, they want this little one here and healthy as much as you do!
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