Week of 4/23 Ticker Change

[teachermomtobe]

**Okay so I messed up and posted something meant for PAIF in here instead so I just changed this to be the regular weekly ticker change thread. Sorry about that!!**


How far along are you?

What's new with baby (size, development)?

Name?

Any upcoming appointments this week?

Any new symptoms or changes?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

What is the last thing you bought for baby?

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately?

Did you do anything for yourself this week?

Anything you want to add?

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss?

[teachermomtobe]

I'm 32w3d and feeling good overall. I get out of breath easily, get up to go to the bathroom multiple times a night, and don't sleep as comfortably anymore but I know others have it worse with symptoms so I have no complaints. We did a lot of prep this weekend for baby and realize the list of To-Do's is not as long as we thought! We have our birthing class & hospital tour next weekend which I'm looking forward to.

QOTW: I am going to miss feeling her move from inside. The feeling never gets old. I'm also going to miss how easy she is to take care of right now lol. I won't miss: the food/drink restrictions, not sleeping on my stomach, peeing all the time

[sabrinaml]

teachermomtobe, want to add me to your list. 6/18 (deliver around 6/13, girl)

[teachermomtobe]

sabrinaml, yay glad you're going to join us!

[sabrinaml]

32 weeks today. I'm feeling pretty good. Sore by the end of the day, but I guess chasing a toddler around will cause that. I get out of breath easily, have a hard time getting comfortable at night so I sadly spend as much of my night awake as I do asleep. Heartburn.
U/S with the specialist tomorrow morning (checking placenta placement.) Regular OB appointment on Wednesday.
QOTW: I'll miss feeling the movements.
I won't miss, food/drink restrictions. The constant "how are you doing, how are you feeling, what sounds good for dinner" from my MIL.

[PA Mom]

teachermomtobe, please add me. My EDD is 6/27, boy, just one. 

I saw the OB on Thursday. All was good. Because of my complications with delivery last time he wants to deliver me closer to 6/20, but I my bump was measuring smaller (I was 30 weeks, 2 days and I was measuring 29 weeks 6 days so not way off). He also informed me that there was some kind of fight in MFM and two of the doctors quit (of course, the two I always see) so I am freaking. 

QOTW: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss?
Same as with DD, I miss having them with me all the time and feeling them move once I go back to work. I won't miss the back aches and not sleeping well. 

[teachermomtobe]

Wow, pregnancy brain. I made this post in the wrong spot! lol. This was supposed to be on PAIF. No wonder why so many of you were joining in.

[teachermomtobe]

Okay so I changed this to the regular weekly thread with the regular questions. Another thing I won't miss: Pregnancy brain! lol

[panda]

Well that's a relief, I was so confused.

[cateyes]

How far along are you?33 Weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a honey due melon or pineapple

Name? Elijah

Any upcoming appointments this week? None this week but starting every week appoints next week for GD monitoring including an NST, US, and doc visit.

Any new symptoms or changes? Just continued acid reflux and trouble staying comfy at night (hips get sore)

Rants/Raves/Questions? We had our baby showers this weekend and they were amazing. My sister and mom hosted and they went above and beyond.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Dresser, glider, and ottoman for the nursery!!

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Getting the nursery all put together

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Tried to get a mani and pedi on Friday but it was a disaster that left me more stressed than relaxed.

Anything you want to add?

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss?

I am going to miss just having him safe and with me all the time! I am not going to miss the worry and anxiety of always wondering how he is or if something is normal!

[sabrinaml]

Apr 23, 2017 17:42:06 GMT -5 panda said:

Well that's a relief, I was so confused.

I was really confused too!

[applemuffins]

How far along are you? 33 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? bones hardening, packing on weight,practicing breathing and swallowing

Name? Dominic

Any upcoming appointments this week? Tuesday, just a regular check up

Any new symptoms or changes? just super, super uncomfortable.

Rants/Raves/Questions? not pregnancy related, but just ranting about grad school. I didn't realize it would be as hard as it is. I don't know if I'll be able to finish this all the way to the end. I might have to transfer to in person classes :/

What is the last thing you bought for baby? clothes

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? last weekend we set up most of the furniture, washed some clothes. I really need to pack a hospital bag soon.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? not really. I've been super busy

Anything you want to add?

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? I'm sure there will be things I miss in retrospect, but as of right now I can't think of anything. Even his movements are painful :/ This has been a pretty miserable pregnancy. I'm thankful I haven't had any complications, but my first pregnancy was definitely easier and more enjoyable. I won't miss the SPD, the heartburn, the back aches, etc. I never want to be pregnant again! haha Good thing we only want 2 kids.

[lindsay]

How far along are you? 34.5 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Savoy cabbages, peeing up to a pint a day each

Name? I think we landed on se.lah and har.per

Any upcoming appointments this week? None this week

Any new symptoms or changes? Not feeling great overall. It's nearly impossible to bend down, sit on the floor and get back up. Need to start taking it a lot easier.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Anyone have any good videos/resources for pain relief/management during labor? I took a class with DD1 but no idea where my notes are... I plan to have an epidural, but would like to labor and naturally manage pain through massage for as long as possible.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Super exciting - dresser knobs! Haha

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? DH and I organized the nursery yesterday

Did you do anything for yourself this week? A long nap today

Anything you want to add? Anyone else feel like their babies are trying to bust out?! Their kicks are super strong and frequent, and I feel so much pressure down low now.

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? Will miss - the calm before the storm lol - life overall is calm with just DD in the picture
Won't miss - nearly everything about being pregnant!

[violetrose]

How far along are you? 34w, 2d

What's new with baby (size, development)? As big as a pineapple, about 5 pounds

Name? Still trying to decide.

Any upcoming appointments this week? Yes, one on Wednesday. I think after this appointment I only have one more 2 week appointment until they become 1 week appointments??

Any new symptoms or changes? Not really.

Rants/Raves/Questions? SOOO uncomfortable. Everything has become extremely hard to do and I'm wondering how I'm going to do this for another 3-6 weeks.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Diapers.

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? No.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? My birthday is this week so I bought some new things at Sephora. Nothing crazy but it was nice to buy some stuff without feeling horrible guilt.

Anything you want to add? Just feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. I don't want to be pregnant anymore, but I'm a big nervous for what 3 kids will be like. I'm an emotional mess and just trying to stay calm. I'm failing miserably at keeping up with the house, making dinners, ect. I'm feeling like a failure at being a mom/homemaker but I'm so tired and in so much pain lately.

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? Since this is my last pregnancy, I know I will miss some things but for now it's hard to imagine that. I'm honestly excited to never be pregnant again. I love my little squishy newborns but pregnancy just plain sucks for me.

[sdlaura]

 
How far along are you? 33 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Pineapple

Name? Mostly determined - need to pick a boy middle name

Any upcoming appointments this week? Not till 5/2

Any new symptoms or changes? Today I had two client meetings.  Sitting in meetings for 4+ hours plus the hour+ drive each way was super uncomfortable and I got swollen for no good reason.  This was the first time I was that uncomfortable.  I'm glad I only have a couple long drives and long meetings left.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm moderating a panel at a conference on Thursday, in front of a few hundred people.  The four panelists and majority of the audience will be men.  Should I ignore the elephant in the room (my belly), or acknowledge it or make a joke about it as an icebreaker? 

What is the last thing you bought for baby? A lamp for baby's room.

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Washed some baby clothes over the weekend, but still haven't folder them.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? On my overnight work trip last week, I met up with a friend and also got a hair blowout.

Anything you want to add?

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss?  I'll miss maternity pants/skirts.  I am excited to have more control over my body again.  I really miss the endorphins from a hard workout.

[starsandshamrocks123]

How far: 34+1... exactly 5 weeks to go to RCS.

What's new? Size of a basketball hoop (?) and baby is packing on the pounds

Name: have one until we change our minds

Appts? Have one this morning and then another US in 2 weeks

New symptoms: posted last week in the randoms but still dealing with a (TMI) hemorrhoid situation. I guess I'm supposed to soak in a epsom salt bath 5x a day. Ummm well I'm gone from 7am-5:30pm so that's not happening. However I've started colace along with some wonderful ass foam and things have been better. Apparently there is no quick fix Other than that acid reflux and/or heartburn and just generally feeling like a 90 year old woman.

Rants raves? I'm not sure what happened but suddenly DH is being really helpful. Like carrying and lifting DS when needed and getting him in his car seat. I'm not sure when he decided to realize that I'm pregnant and need help even if I don't ask. I didn't even bring it up to him so that's nice.

Last thing I bought for baby? Finally purchased a 2nd monitor and also some finishing touches on her room.

Anything for yourself? I went to home goods and old navy by myself on Sunday. I didn't buy anything but I liked just having some time to browse. Also going to plan on WFH once a week to ease my commute.

GTKY: what will I miss? I'll regret saying this but I will miss nothing about being pregnant. We are done after this and I think this second time around has been harder. I just want to feel like myself again. I guess I will miss having the one on one time with DS. He's such a wonderful kid but he's sensitive and I know I will look back and realize how simpler it is with one. I worry that he's going to change when our family dynamics change. Also I heard a screaming newborn at the dr last week and remembered how tough newborns are! Sh!ts gonna get realllllllllll

[eucalyptus]

How far along are you? 34 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Size of a savoy cabbage?

Name? Undecided

Any upcoming appointments this week? Yes a regular appointment this week

Any new symptoms or changes? Waking up feeling dehydrated lately. Is this happening to anyone else? I feel like I'm mostly retaining water first thing in the morning and it gets better throughout the day? Do I need to drink water in the middle of the night?

Rants/Raves/Questions? See above

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Haven't bought anything, but are starting to sort through shower gifts to figure out what is left to purchase.

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Sorting through things, installed the carseat!

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Yoga

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? I think I'm going to miss having the baby safe inside and feeling little movements in response to rubbing or poking my stomach. I am not going to miss hearing what everyone has to say about being pregnant.

[lulu783]

eucalyptus I've been chugging water and Gatorade etc like crazyyy the past two weeks or so - including a trip to the kitchen almost every MOTN - and still wake up feeling dehydrated/parched in the am.

[panda]

So sorry to hear you've been feeling overwhelmed violetrose. It is impossible to keep up with everything, don't be too hard on yourself. You are not a failure, this is just a tough time. You can do this. If it means anything, about 1,000 people have told me that it was harder to go from 1 to 2 kids than from 2 to 3.

I hope you have/had a relaxing birthday!

[sdlaura]

eucalyptus I feel like I've woken up dehydrated for awhile. I typically try to drink a couple glasses before bed and then spend the morning after I wake up rehydrating myself. I don't drink more MOTN though since I don't want to wake up more.

panda thank you for the 2 to 3 vs 1 to 2 comment - that makes me feel hopeful

[teachermomtobe]

eucalyptus, I wake up dehydrated too. I feel very "off" in the mornings and realized I feel better mid-morning after I drink a lot of water. TMI: my urine about 2 hours after I wake up is dark and then gets lighter during the day as I hydrate which also makes me think I am dehydrated in the mornings.

[mreve]

How far along are you? 33 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Ferret

Name? Still no - starting to wish we at least had a list of options.

Any upcoming appointments this week?
None

Any new symptoms or changes? Same old - out of breath frequently and heartburn in the evenings.

Rants/Raves/Questions?

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Nothing

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Nope

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Got my hair cut.

Anything you want to add?

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? I can't think of anything I'll especially miss. It's a lot more work being pregnant with a toddler, and I'm worrying about what this means for having a newborn with a toddler running around! I'm definitely over the heartburn and going to the bathroom all the time.

[agm04]

eucalyptus +1 to feeling dehydrated in the morning. i only drink MOTN if i'm super parched.

[marshian]

How far along are you? 32 weeks

What's new with baby (size, development)? Jicama/Scooter board, has toenails and fingernails

Name? Still TBD

Any upcoming appointments this week? Had it yesterday

Any new symptoms or changes? Waking up nightly between 3 and 5am, definitely thirsty when I wake up, so probably need to drink more water, but then would wake up more to pee, so no idea what to do about that. Rosacea is worse but still not too bad. Still not needing the Colace or Metamucil as things are moving on their own, which is nice?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

What is the last thing you bought for baby? Cloth diapers and some clothes from BRU with the Friends & Family code (FRIEND15).

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Bought cloth diapers and some clothes. Returning the incorrect stroller we received and hopefully getting the right one mailed to us soon. Plan is to set up the cosleeper this weekend to make sure it's good to go.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? Played tennis? I have yoga tomorrow.

Anything you want to add?

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss?

Miss - Baby kicks and punches and movement in general. It's awesome and weird all at the same time. Also this week the buses have started stopping right in front of me (even when there are others waiting). Nice perk for the pregnant lady!

Not Miss - This random rosacea/whatever is going on with my skin. My stomach being weird. Sleeping on my side (though the Snoogle helps). Getting tired after standing/walking for a few hours.

[marshian]

lindsay - I get some strong movements right at my cervix and also up top and it definitely feels like baby is trying to escape!

eucalyptus - Also waking up super parched. I need to up my water intake in general as this week I'm more thirsty than I've been.

[trebletrouble13]

How far along are you? 33 weeks 1 day

What's new with baby (size, development)? She is the size of a fanny pack.

Name? Ellie

Any upcoming appointments this week? NST on Friday. They worked me in on one of their overflow days after not scheduling me when I asked about it. I have another one scheduled for Monday, so they will be 3 days apart. I guess that is still "weekly."

Any new symptoms or changes? Gas cramps, which make me be cautious and drink extra water and rest on the couch. This leads to sleepiness if I sit longer than 5 minutes. DS is not a fan of me resting so much.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave, I suppose. MH told me that he likes the style of clothes I have been buying for Ellie. When I asked what it was he appreciated (color? Flexibility for season? Style?) he said mostly the style: they are simple and there are few (if any) ruffles. He pays so little attention to clothes most of the time that I will take this as a big compliment.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? A Fourth of July outfit for this year and one for next year. We were at a consignment sale and I didn't find much, but these two pieces were nice.

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? Everything baby-wise is ready in Ellie's hospital bag. Going home outfit, nursing supplies, diapers/wipes, etc. I still need to get my bag ready, but I feel pretty good about having her bag all set.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? I took naps the past few days. I also went to a Craft Night at a local mom friend's house. Much wine (for them), much talking, not as much crafting.

Anything you want to add? I hadn't thought about creating/discussing a new birth plan until the thread was created today.

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? I'll miss feeling her wiggle around. I'll miss being so comfortable about the shape of my body (not self-conscious). I definitely will not miss the constant bladder pressure or cycling between a few outfit choices. I will not miss having to take sub-optimal allergy pills.

[agm04]

How far along are you? 32 weeks (EEEEEEK!)

What's new with baby (size, development)? large jicama

Name? leaning toward Caroline

Any upcoming appointments this week? Tuesday

Any new symptoms or changes? tired, short of breath, HEARTBURN

Rants/Raves/Questions? i'm still driving myself crazy over the breast pump decision. i have a PISA from DD1, but it's heavily used so i definitely want another just in case this one poops out. leaning toward spectra s2 (my insurance doesn't cover the s1), but i know i want freemie cups so then i think maybe i should just get the freemie pump and use the cups with my PISA? ugh idk. i'm not excited about all the adapters and crap i have to figure out so i'm avoiding the decision altogether.

What is the last thing you bought for baby? most of our registry items since completion discount was available this week! we didn't need a ton, but things like car seat adapter for double stroller, lots of little stuff (lanolin, new nail clipper, windi, new nipples for bottles, new pacifiers), the baby bjorn bouncer, tripp trapp high chair (we'll use the newborn set with it at first), diaper changing pad, etc. pretty exciting!

Have you done anything new to prep for baby lately? see above. i'll need to put all that stuff away this weekend and really want to get baby's clothes organized in her room and get my own room cleaned up so that the thought of adding the cosleeper doesn't give me hives.

Did you do anything for yourself this week? i took a bath.

Anything you want to add? DH and i started reviewing our old Bradley Method class books. trying to do my kegels, squats, and pelvic rocks religiously.

GTKY: What is something you are going to miss when you're no longer pregnant? What's something you're not going to miss? I'll miss the movement and being able to keep baby happy and healthy with minimal effort/while sleeping. I won't miss the difficulty rolling over in bed or abstaining from alcohol.

[marshian]

agm04 - I just read in one of my FB groups this morning about using Freemies with the Spectra S2. Sounds like it can be done!

[agm04]

marshian yeah i've seen it discussed online, but some people say you can do it with just one small adapter, and others say you need a separate $30 kit in addition to the $60 collection cups. i just can't find the energy to really sort it out and i get annoyed that i might have to spend $90 so i ignore it. lol.

[marshian]

agm04 - In that case, it sounds like a pain!