~~~ Grad Check-in: 4/18/16 ~~~

[sleepymonkey]

Hello GRADS!!!

sonpetitlapin, Divefrog, winogirl, radiantly, @jimbobcooter, beckyp005, flippinchica, colinsfebmommy, Maggie0424, lucylulu, flyliceandcoffee, cml112, sunni1, b0710, manderslvt, meredithcarole, aswedishbee, mdogan29, lickwed, scorpioscuba, jess9802, zombiesquad, mom2boxers, MissMusic, luvmyponies, URMySunshine77, KirstenAlecia, rnmommy, bgkc4, pittpurple, agpjt413, lennonkdc, mamafesto, jwinct, ladystrat


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: What would be your dream job?

[jwinct]

Hi everyone! I'm still lurking and hoping for more BFPs!


How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 15 weeks today; baby is the size of an apple or a Hass avacado

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I feel great. I get tired easily and don't quite have my energy back, but I feel really good.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? not really

Upcoming milestones or appointments? n/a

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? n/a

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!
Here I am today. You will probably see this shirt a lot because I currently don't have very many that fit me properly.



QOTW: What would be your dream job? Hmmm. I really have no idea.

[sonpetitlapin]

Little man is 5 1/2 months old. We have started BLW. He has had roasted sweet potatoes and bananas. He is loving it!

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Hi all! Still cheering for everyone every single day.     AFM... we've had a big week here. We officially have a toddler. P has taken a few step here and there for a couple of weeks now but last Thursday, at 10 weeks 3 days, he let go and took off across the room and hasn't looked back. On one hand YAY! On the other hand, now we're just screwed.

Exhibit A: Last night I caught him under the dining table eating the raspberries he had pulled off the counter. Stinker!



QOTW:  At this point in life my dream job would be not having to work.  That's a good 20 years away though so I'd have to say I'm in my dream job because I make really good money working part time, set my own schedule, and get to help people.  

[KirstenAlecia]

thank you sleepymonkey, for the check in!



How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable. I am 38 weeks as of Wednesday here.......she is estimated at 5 lbs 15 oz. on our growth scan on Friday.


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Emotionally and physically pretty good with the exception of a few headaches. I feel better than most do at the end of pregnancy i think........I have a basketball belly and as of now my weight gain is only 13 pounds....so while i have my uncomfortable moments I think others have and it harder.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? We made it through both our showers this week and last week. I am blessed to have had 2 thrown for me....3 if you include the work one H's office did. We are truly blessed! I think we are set on clothes for the first half year, diapers and wipes for quite a while as well! We went and got the Stroller/carseat. H has his hospital bag packed. I will be doing that this week for myself and little one. My bestie came over and spent a WHOLE day helping me sort,organize and put away all her clothes and necessities. Her room is pretty much done except I am on the hunt for some cubbies and baskets to finish it off and make a home for a few other things.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have 2 NSTs and a routine weekly dr appt where i will be checked for dilation., I also have an appt with my Gestational diabetes nurse.



Do you need any thoughts or prayers? I need her to stay put till after the 24th! Thats my last photo job! lol. Yeh......I didn't really put myself on a full maternity leave. lol poaotive thoughts for that!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: What would be your dream job? I have my dream job! Im a photographer!

This is from our maternity session last week!

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KirstenAlecia, I can't belive how close you are!!! I can't wait to hear the news she has arrived!

[KirstenAlecia]

Apr 18, 2016 14:46:00 GMT -5 @jimbobcooter said:

KirstenAlecia , I can't belive how close you are!!! I can't wait to hear the news she has arrived!

Yeah I'm in a little bit of disbelief myself. Any day now.....I have TONS of contractions so hoping my body is working on something!

[jwinct]

sonpetitlapin - Your son is so cute!!

@jimbobcooter- I just have to tell you that you have the most awesome siggy ever. Laura Ingalls clocking Nancy Olesen! I love it! LOL And, more importantly, your son is adorable.

KirstenAlecia - What a beautiful picture! Gorgeous mama!

[sleepymonkey]

@jimbobcooter, the look on his face is great! "I just found them here on the floor - I swear!"

[agpjt413]

Thanks for hosting sleepymonkey!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 23w3d // eggplant

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Better - this is copied from my ticker change check-in so apologies to a few ladies who may have already seen it on CAR

Early last week (Monday & Tuesday) I had a ton of RLP. Monday I actually think I had a series of BH all day (being that this is my first of three pregnancies to get this far - and Dr. Google - I'm guessing that's what I experienced). No discharge, just a series of "contractions" which lasted 7-10 seconds every 3-5 min when I was sitting and lessened while laying on my side. It wasn't enough, IMO, to warrant a call to the nurses line at my dr's office, especially when I could feel the baby kicking all day. I told MH if I felt like this Tuesday AM, I'd call but it completely went away and it was just really intense RLP all day then. (I know it could possibly be a combo of stretching/growth + the fact that I'm terrible at staying hydrated. I did drink some water before laying on my side and that might have helped.) I suppose it's all part of the growing pains we experience!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? MH registered for a FTD daddy bootcamp hosted at the hospital where we will be delivering. It's this Saturday and he's pretty stoked

Upcoming milestones or appointments? GTT this Thursday!!!! Can't wait to get it over with already.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Not at the moment, thank you.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

Here's my bump pic from CAR's BPF a few days ago...



QOTW: What would be your dream job? I would love to be either an educator or social worker working with at risk youth. I almost came close to fulfilling this dream a few years ago. MH and I work in the legal/law enforcement fields and we knew a local detective who wanted to start a program for recently released juvenile convicted felons. Kind of like a prisoner re-entry [into society] program that would arm these kids with the tools they'd need to better function in society & keep them away from the revolving door or committing crime b/c for many, that's all they know. Unfortunately due to lack of funding, the program never took off. I've been thinking about it a lot more lately after seeing Freedom Writers over the weekend! Definitely a must see (and the book is a must read) if you guys haven't already!

[agpjt413]

How are you already 15 weeks jwinct?!?!? Love that lavender on you!!

OH.EM.GEE guys!!! How adorable are your LOs sonpetitlapin & @jimbobcooter?! I love seeing everyone's bumps and babies grow!!!

And you know how much I LOVE this shot from your recent maternity shoot KirstenAlecia!!!

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 34w2d - butternut squash

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Mostly feeling pretty well. I'm tired and my pelvis is ouchy, but I'll take it.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I got my insurance covered breast pump - trying the Spectra S2 this time. I have bought a few outfits but we still need to get a lot of the other stuff. Things are going better with the OB's office and other than the first visit where I waited forever and was treated horribly it's been fine. I finally did my GTT and all of y numbers there were good.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I go back on the 26th and hopefully will find out more about when we're scheduling my c-section.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued T&P for a healthy baby and easy recovery are always appreciated and also sent out to all of you.



QOTW: What would be your dream job? I would love to be an author. I don't think that will ever happen and I love being a nurse but I really disliked the area in which I was working. It made me cranky.

On a separate note, I'm potty training our 2 year old. We started 9 days ago and I just have to say, he's kicking ass and I'm so proud! Fingers crossed he doesn't regress when baby arrives.

[pittpurple]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 30 weeks.

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I cannot believe it, but I'm STILL throwing up regularly. I really had no idea this could go on for-freaking-ever. I always feel like I have to follow up a complaint by remembering how lucky and fortunate I am. I do remember that, I promise.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I had a growth scan last week after he didn't move much for a couple days and he's measuring FIVE weeks ahead! My daughter always measured small so this is a whole new world. He's definitely a boy (the tech showed me in rather excruciating detail) so I'm getting more organised. Two friends passed down some boy baby clothes so I've been washing them and organising them. I really need to buy nothing for him for the first year at least but I know I won't be able to resist a few cute things! There's a ton of stuff set up for him already, just with me feeling so awful I'm getting things done in 20 minute slots when I have a break.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have a 32 week appointment with the midwife and then I think they make appointments every 2 weeks.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nope!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

My daughter found a comfy new seat :-). 28 weeks in this picture.



QOTW: What would be your dream job?
To be honest, my job now is pretty great - I'm in admin at a University and it's a great, family-friendly place. But I definitely started this career because of work/life balance, not because it's a huge passion. I really woudl love to work with children one day and would particularly love if I could find something flexible enough to let me be home more, particularly once my child(ren) are at school.

[sleepymonkey]

rnmommy, Yay for your son doing well potty training! My D13 girl is not really interested potty training. She has gone a few times on the potty and knows what it's for but she is just perfectly content in her diapers. We're not pushing her yet but I think once she hits 2 1/2 this summer, we may have to!

[pittpurple]

sleepymonkey, my daughter was really, really uninterested in potty training. We tried it at 2.5 and it was a disaster, waited a couple months and it was super smooth from then. Just wanted to say that IMO, there's no reason to rush it, it's so much easier if you just wait for them to be ready.

[rnmommy]

sleepymonkey,I'm doing the Oh Crap! method. The author suggests 20-30 months is the perfect time. I had to force my Jan 12 girlie to use the potty. She was hiding to poop and would shit like a man so I decided it was past time. She was something like 32 months and would only try when the Potty Time app sang that it was time to go. Finn is doing a great job but I can't wait until he starts using the toilet itself rather than the potty chairs. We're 10 days in and he uses the potty seat consistently but I'm tired of dumping it. FX he doesn't regress when baby brother arrives.

[mom2boxers]

Hi ladies. Lurking the board and hoping to see more BFPs and birth announcements.

#2 is now 7 1/2 weeks old, between 7 & 8 lbs and is down to 1 MOTN wake up. She has started to smile and is a doll. Definitely more alert and working on head/neck control.

Trying to enjoy my last few weeks of leave.

[lennonkdc]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable? 22wks

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? feeling great! Baby is moving around, I have energy, and I can still find a comfortable position to sleep in. Gonna enjoy this for as long as it lasts!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Working on the nursery, hope to get a few more projects done this weekend...

Upcoming milestones or appointments? We start our prenatal classes with our Doula this weekend, and I'm signing us up for Bradley Birth Method classes which start 5/4

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? nope

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

Please excuse the ridiculous look on my face lol


QOTW: What would be your dream job? besides what I do now, which I love, I'd like to be a municipal court Judge or Magistrate one day.