Check in- 5/23

[harlowjune1984]

1. How many weeks?
31w 1d
2. Symptoms?
Heartburn, SPD, my lower back is killing me because I am still going full steam ahead and I know that isn't helping.
3. Upcoming appts?
Not until 35 weeks
4. Rant/Raves?
RANT: I am pretty much over working. I stopped working at 30 weeks with DD, but this one, I am working until 34 weeks. And my whole body hurts...so it isn't going to be fun. I am pretty much in survival mode at this point. RAVE: Only a couple more months until I meet this little person!
5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on?
Probably a lot of clothes for baby. Or a highchair.
What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself?
I would either go shopping when I was at a comfortable size post-baby. Or....what would most likely happen, is I would use all $100 to by the treats that I want to eat right now, but can't because of GD.

[ellebelle]

1. How many weeks? 31w3d

2. Symptoms? Heart burn, painful movement (I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with a broken rib at this point), restless legs.

3. Upcoming appts? Regular appt. in a week and a half.

4. Rant/Raves? Rave: Had a great growth scan last Friday. Baby girl is head down and measuring on track. OB thinks she'll weigh the same as big sister or maybe slightly smaller.

Rant: Got my first, "You sure you don't have twins in there?" comment today. Yup, absolutely sure. But I wasn't feeling self conscious enough already so thanks.

5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on? I think I have to join the baby carrier party. That Adapt looks great!

What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself? Someone to come do the laundry. So over it.

[housecarder]

lostinfaith225 I would have wanted to punch that lady too. Mind your business lady!

[roccobabyk]

1. How many weeks?
31+4

2. Symptoms?
This baby seems sooo low. I feel like he's trying to escape.

3. Upcoming appts?
June 1 for a growth US and regular appt.

4. Rant/Raves?
nothing new really

5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on?
Probably save it to go towards a convertible

What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself?
I would probably go to target and buy curtains.

[beebe918]

cabbagecabbage do you sew at all? Bandana bibs are super easy to make. Like I am awful at sewing and I can do it.

[beebe918]

willow we want to see pics from your baby shower!! Has anyone else had a shower yet? Make a thread people!

[beebe918]

ellebelle, restless legs are the worst! I had them so bad last pregnancy I would have to take a bath every night before bed to relax my muscles or I couldn't sleep. Thankfully they are nowhere near as bad this time.

[jewelsofthenile]

1. How many weeks? 32 weeks 5 days

2. Symptoms? Insomnia, Hip/pelvic pain and generally feeling slow and large.

3. Upcoming appts? Regular appt. June 3rd; gbs, ultrasound, cervical check June 13th

4. Rant/Raves? Rave: My mom and sister came up and made 14 crockpot meals while I worked on Friday. We went to community yard sales on Saturday I got a lot of clothes for DD and this new baby

Rant: My boss had a staff meeting(there are only two people here so its just normal talking not a real meeting) with me yesterday and he would prefer if I could wait until August to have this baby. I told him I doubt my doctors will let me go 2.5 weeks overdue. I did not tell him that after 37 weeks I will be doing my best to get this baby out asap long walks, excerise ball bouncing etc.

5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on? Bad mom alert: I have been to babies r us maybe twice. I don't even know what fun stuff they might have there. I could use a new high chair though.

What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself? Haircut and highlight and pedicure all that maybe a little over 100 though.

[cabbagecabbage]

May 24, 2016 6:17:11 GMT -5 beebe918 said:

cabbagecabbage do you sew at all? Bandana bibs are super easy to make. Like I am awful at sewing and I can do it.

I do. Not super well but I have a machine and can handle the basics. I know they're simple but I'm in a lazy place right now. So lazy. I've actually ordered a pair from H&M and a larger set off amazon. They were all under $3 apiece which I consider a deal since I didn't go crazy at the fabric store and end up with fancy crooked seams bibs.

[beebe918]

Under $3 is a great price! They were like $7 when I looked at them a year or so ago which is why I ended up making them.

[housecarder]

jewelsofthenile wtf to your boss? Babies don't wait for our schedule.

beebe918 I think we have a shower thread already. I think it was recently unpinned.

[ginabini]

glaze, I am soooo with you on the "looks like you're ready to pop" comments. I get them from a lot of the parents for the baseball team DH coaches. (PS, I think you look great!)

jewelsofthenile, Does your boss really think that you have a choice?! Baby comes when baby comes!! That blows my mind haha

[jewelsofthenile]

housecarder he kind of knows that he was my boss when had I my daughter but He has self absorbed personality. I am sure He would probably prefer if I consulted him on timing when my husband and I ttc. Haha

[lostinfaith225]

jewelsofthenile
Does your boss have kids? Haha
Omg.

[jewelsofthenile]

He absolutely does not he is a few years older than I am but does not understand why anyone would chose to do things like getting married and having a family.

[lostinfaith225]

May 24, 2016 9:36:43 GMT -5 jewelsofthenile said:

He absolutely does not he is a few years older than I am but does not understand why anyone would chose to do things like getting married and having a family.

Tp! You should get him a pamphlet on babies. Haha

[cocobellaf]

1. How many weeks? 32+1

2. Symptoms? Lots of contractions, increase in discharge, decrease in appetite, increase m/s

3. Upcoming appts? I'm having weekly appointments now to make sure that I'm not dilating with all these contractions.

4. Rant/Raves? I'm working from home now, and it's great. I was so bored the last two weeks!! However, I'm still having contractions all the time, but they aren't quite as regular. Anxious to see if I've dilated any since last week.

5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on?
I have no idea. :-$

What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself?
PP clothes.

[cavewmn]

cocobellaf, Glad you are still baking! I'm sorry you are having so many contractions. I can't imagine how stressful that would be. Hoping you make it to your next milestone with no hiccups.

[willow]

May 24, 2016 6:20:03 GMT -5 beebe918 said:

willow we want to see pics from your baby shower!! Has anyone else had a shower yet? Make a thread people!

I had my brother take pictures since he's got a fancy camera and he isnt done editing them but I will share a few when he is!

[Ray]

jewelsofthenile

Was your boss like a "hehe it'd be great if..." Or was he legit like "you know I'd really prefer if you could just.."

If it's the latter my mind is super boggled.

[jewelsofthenile]

May 24, 2016 16:04:24 GMT -5 Ray said:

jewelsofthenile

Was your boss like a "hehe it'd be great if..." Or was he legit like "you know I'd really prefer if you could just.."

If it's the latter my mind is super boggled.

Probably somewhere in between we talking about up coming work and he was somewhat joking about how it would work better for his/our work schedule if I was able to wait to have the baby in August. Since I am planning on working up untill labor starts and it seems like there will be a lot of work going on in July.

[acorn99]

Very late to check in, but this has been a really shitty week.

1. How many weeks? 35w

2. Symptoms? Baby dropped, so pelvic pain like woah. I am wearing my support belt today and it is helping some. Without it, I can hardly take 5 steps without wanting to die. Sleeping like total shit, which is giving me all the feels. So many tears.

3. Upcoming appts? I start weekly appointments next Tuesday

4. Rant/Raves? Meh. See above. Stick a fork in me, I am done.

5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on? For baby, I would probably buy a nice carrier. I have a k'tan, but I would probably get something a little more structured for later on.

What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself? Post partum clothes. Or food.

[rungirlrun]

acorn99, sorry you're having such a rough week. Hope you get some sleep and relief soon!

[those3words]

1. How many weeks? 31+4

2. Symptoms? Acid reflux like mad, it feels like my pelvis is splitting in two. Otherwise, not too bad.

3. Upcoming appts? Every 2 weeks now.

4. Rant/Raves? Just waiting to set the date of my RCS...the hospital hasn't open its books for July yet.

5. QOTW: BRU: Umm...probably books and fun clothes...unless they carry Tulas.
Myself: A power washer. I really want to clean off the siding on the side of the house that doesn't get sun.

[lostinfaith225]

powerofbacon
I'm sorry you had a bad 6 week appt! I totally get the only child issues. You could always look into other options. Hugs!!!!

Vivi is a fighter!!!

[cavewmn]

I am so sorry to hear about the one and done. It is a hard thing to handle. I have my good days and very bad days about it. FX they come up with some awesome pre-e treatments during the next two years.

[rungirlrun]

powerofbacon, love the Vivi updates. She is so awesome! I'm so sorry about your checkup. Big hugs.

[glaze]

May 24, 2016 8:32:44 GMT -5 ginabini said:

glaze, I am soooo with you on the "looks like you're ready to pop" comments. I get them from a lot of the parents for the baseball team DH coaches. (PS, I think you look great!)

jewelsofthenile, Does your boss really think that you have a choice?! Baby comes when baby comes!! That blows my mind haha

Thanks, I think you look great too! I don't understand how people don't realize we don't want to hear comments about how big we are!

[cocobellaf]

May 26, 2016 8:45:46 GMT -5 glaze said:

May 24, 2016 8:32:44 GMT -5 ginabini said:

glaze , I am soooo with you on the "looks like you're ready to pop" comments. I get them from a lot of the parents for the baseball team DH coaches. (PS, I think you look great!)

jewelsofthenile , Does your boss really think that you have a choice?! Baby comes when baby comes!! That blows my mind haha

Thanks, I think you look great too! I don't understand how people don't realize we don't want to hear comments about how big we are!

My chiro insists I won't make it until my next appointment.  I see him 3x a week.  HA.  Whatever, Dr. Chiro.  But he's so happy and friendly I just can not be offended.

[jenn83]

1. How many weeks?
33 weeks

2. Symptoms?
I just want to sleep. Heartburn oh an wanting to sleep and/or do nothing haha.

3. Upcoming appts?
Next Friday. Last Friday I had one and I had lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks. While normally I would be estatic - not so much when pregnant. I have only gained 4 lbs to date. Dr. did not seem concerned because baby seemed to be growing fine but still freaks me out. Especially since I gained 50 with T.

4. Rant/Raves?
I have been MIA for the past couple of weeks because of work and busy schedule so I have several. Rest assure, I have finally caught up on reading everything on here

Rant: I went to MN for work and my bag was either lost or stolen. I still have not gotten it and this happened on 5/15 so I am leaning toward the stolen part.

Rave: Had our baby shower and everything was perfect! She is going to be one spoiled little girl. We also did a sunrise maternity shoot on the beach. I can't wait til I get a sneak peak or the pictures!!

Neither a rant or rave: Got a call at 530 in the morning on Monday that my mom is in ICU. She lives in a different state. I have been in constant communication with her nurses but I feel guilty that I am not there. After travelling last week, I dont feel comfortable travelling this late in the game and I have a cold which would just do more damage than good. Plus she told me not to come (she didnt even want them to contact me because she doesnt want me to worry). But I still feel guilty. They did surgery the night before last and found a ruptured ulcer and a hole in her stomach but she has been sleepy ever since so that a new problem to pop up. They keep just following the biggest problem as it comes which is frustrating but I understand.

5. QOTW: I have a two part question. Pretend you have everything you need for baby bought and someone gives you a $100 BRU gift card. What fun stuff do you spend it on? Probably a whole bunch of little stuff. I love just going through there and seeing all the fun stuff that is not essential but cool either way.

What if it was a $100 cash to you to spend on yourself? Jewelry or shoes.