Pregnancy Check-In May 17

[mahler5]

What's up everyone?

Again sorry don't have due dates listed. Will try to add later. Also, don't really have a QOTW

[mahler5]

I've been really irritable for no good reason. I wish that would go away but I doubt it will until a few weeks post-partum.

I've been watching the Night Manager on AMC. It's really good! They have a fairly pregnant character that plays a British intelligence agent that is really good at her job. Kudos to them for having such a character. However, personally I feel really inadequate at my job right now. Partly because I can't be around agitated patients that could possibly become violent. But also because my brain just isn't there. Which I think is partly due to lack of sleep but also my mind just isn't there. I'm not working a lot so I guess that is good.

Baby seems fine. I have another appt tomorrow.

[kona]

We are 28 weeks with #2.

M failed her one hour glucose test. She was pretty upset about it. We looked up her results from her pregnancy with O and she had the identical result. She passed the 3 hour last time. She's just mad about having to go sit in a lab for 3 hours when we are fairly confident that she is fine. One of the many joys of pregnancy.

We have been happy with the midwife we have been seeing (we have seen one exclusively for all of our visits except one). This last visit she acted like she didn't know us or any of the history. It was a little odd and honestly frustrating. You feel like you are making connections and then nothing. I know she sees a lot of patients but forming relationships is important.

I feel bad because I think M is all done being pregnant and she still has 12 weeks left. I feel like some of the joy and wonder of the first pregnancy is long gone and now it's just a means to an end. We go back in 3 weeks, then appts every 2 weeks I think. I'm not going to be able to go to every visit now I don't think with work.

[bexincanada]

Hi folks. Checking back in.

I'm now 38 weeks with our baby girl.

Last week I finished up work, it's nice to have one less thing to think about though I'm still transitioning mentally and haven't completely turned that part off yet.

We've been busy with a bunch of appointments in Toronto. I continue to be impressed with Sick Kids and am less than impressed with the hospital where we're giving birth. At the latter we've sat for 5 1/2 hours for only an ultrasound, to not even get to speak with the OB but instead a fellow. We also have to ask all of the questions, including basics like what number to call if I go into labour early. Tours of labour and delivery are offered during two specific time slots, are booked weeks in advance, and cost $10. They've been pushing induction, though there is no medical reason for it... I've been pushing back on that one. Our next ultrasound there is Friday so we'll know more about the final plan then... hopefully... if we get to see the doctor.

All that being said, we've got a lot of supportive people around us which is great. This week I've just been packing and planning for our one month-ish move to Toronto.

One more rant - my mother, oh my God. The end.

I'm hoping to post more often now that work is done, looking forward to reading all the baby news.

[mahler5]

May 18, 2016 8:49:00 GMT -5 bexincanada said:

Hi folks. Checking back in.

I'm now 38 weeks with our baby girl.

Last week I finished up work, it's nice to have one less thing to think about though I'm still transitioning mentally and haven't completely turned that part off yet.

We've been busy with a bunch of appointments in Toronto. I continue to be impressed with Sick Kids and am less than impressed with the hospital where we're giving birth. At the latter we've sat for 5 1/2 hours for only an ultrasound, to not even get to speak with the OB but instead a fellow. We also have to ask all of the questions, including basics like what number to call if I go into labour early. Tours of labour and delivery are offered during two specific time slots, are booked weeks in advance, and cost $10. They've been pushing induction, though there is no medical reason for it... I've been pushing back on that one. Our next ultrasound there is Friday so we'll know more about the final plan then... hopefully... if we get to see the doctor.

All that being said, we've got a lot of supportive people around us which is great. This week I've just been packing and planning for our one month-ish move to Toronto.

One more rant - my mother, oh my God. The end.

I'm hoping to post more often now that work is done, looking forward to reading all the baby news.

Glad you are getting lots of support!! Sorry your delivery hospital stinks. That's annoying they want to induce you. If the children's hospital is ok with not having you induced I don't know why they care.