2. I've been really thirsty lately, leg cramps when I wake up and hip/pelvic pain some days when I do too much or sit for too long kind like the pain your teeth get when you have braces, except it's my vagina lol I'm guessing that's my pelvis slowly widening?
3. Regular appt with the OB tomorrow and blood work to monitor my antibody levels. Ultrasound next week!
4. Combo rant/rave: Very busy next few weeks coming up! My shower and open house for our house next weekend, hosting a shower for my BFF and a first birthday for a friend's daughter weekend after that, then a ball tournament for DH, then DHs diaper party the weekend after that, then it's July. Ahh! Rant: getting uncomfortable and having mini-freak outs about not knowing what the hell to do with a mini human being. Also, report cards due soon.
5. Next weekend will be mine. Upside is I will get to see a lot of family/friends, downside is there's going to be like 40-50 people so that might be overwhelming. For my BFF I'm planning a laid-back BBQ for 20ish at my moms house since ours is on the market (with my luck we'd get a request for a showing that day)
I'm not a fan of cheesy or over-done shower games, but it's nice to get together and celebrate. I much prefer hosting than being the honouree lol
Ooh also: anyone else having like, zero BH ? I think I can count on one hand the number I've had this pregnancy and nothing at all for the past month and a bit b
Ooh also: anyone else having like, zero BH ? I think I can count on one hand the number I've had this pregnancy and nothing at all for the past month and a bit b
I never had a contraction when I was in labor with DS so I'm not entirely sure what a contraction or BH feels like but I'm pretty sure I haven't had either.
Post by rungirlrun on May 30, 2016 18:11:48 GMT -5
How is it almost June???
1. How many weeks? 31 + 3
2. Symptoms? Feeling pretty good. A little uncomfortable when I'm on my feet doing too much (which is 99% of the time thanks to my toddler who must always be going 100 mph, haha), but overall, can't complain.
3. Upcoming appt.? Wed for standard midwife appointment.
4. Rant/Raves? Rave: heading home tomorrow after nearly 2 weeks away. Had 2 weddings and saw numerous friends/family so it was an awesome time. And the dresses I wore were fitted, and I discovered maternity spanx. No panty lines and a toned body - changed my life :-)
Rant: We have a 6 hour flight tomorrow which will be the first flight w DS not in a diaper. He loves public restrooms so I'm sure we will be spending way too much time in the airplane bathroom together. Also, it's going to be 102 degrees later this week back home. Send help on both accounts!
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. This is baby #2 so no real shower, but some girlfriends and I are getting together for a little sprinkle. I told them I don't want anything big, but it will be nice to get together. I had 3 showers w DS (didn't want 3, but it was really important to my mom and MIL). Seems excessive, but my parents, in-laws, and I all lived in different places, and no one was invited to more than one. They were all nice, but my friend one was my favorite. It was coed and more of a BBQ - included flip cup and chugging beer from sippy cups. Good times had by all!
2. Only symptoms are endless peeing and a bit of discomfort when sleeping.
3. GBS testing tomorrow
4. Did I tell you guys my sister is pregnant too? She's only 8 weeks but I'm so excited to have babies so close in age.
5. I had a baby shower with DS. I will not have another one for DS2. I do want to live vicariously through everyone who is having one though. Someone said there was an aw thread but I couldn't find it. I like low key baby showers where there is food alcohol and socializing. I agree I don't love games. I like baby showers way better then bridal showers.
Post by littlesthobo on May 30, 2016 18:29:06 GMT -5
1. How many weeks? 32+2
2. Symptoms? Back pain. Peeing all the time. Lots of kicks- there's a dance party in my uterus!
3. Upcoming appts? Next week
4. Rant/Raves? Rave: I'm officially off work! I feel relieved and in less pain since I've been resting a lot more. I even finished a book this weekend! Rant: work needs more paperwork for my leave so I have to chase papers this week.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. I had one for DS so we're not having one this time around. I do enjoy going to them! I tend to be pragmatic when I buy stuff for my kids, but have fun buying all the cute stuff as gifts. And I love shower food!
Post by roccobabyk on May 30, 2016 18:29:22 GMT -5
1. How many weeks? 32+4
2. Symptoms? Ankle/foot swelling, back pain and leg cramps
3. Upcoming appts? OB appt and ultrasound on Wednesday
4. Rant/Raves? H graduated from nursing school at the beginning of the month. It was supposed to be an easy transition. We were moving and he'd start his job with a temp license. Instead it has been a nightmare. We were banking on his new job for insurance and now we have no idea when he will start so we're super stressed. I just wish these things could work out how they're supposed to.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. I had one for DD and my mom insisted on throwing me another for this LO. I love seeing everyone but hate people staring at me while I open gifts.
Post by rungirlrun on May 30, 2016 18:32:29 GMT -5
beebe918, I dread bridal showers! I've never been to one that was anything but boring and way too proper. And sorry, but I can't get excited about watching the bride open up serving spoons.
Post by cabbagecabbage on May 30, 2016 18:54:42 GMT -5
Babies are going to be here soooon ahhhh!!!! Lol
1. How many weeks? 31+4
2. Symptoms? First crotch aches (I know, I know, I've been lucky that this one has lived way up high), eating like a maniac, I had my first colostrum leak this week, I truly cannot bend over now. It takes a sumo squat and two tums to pick up anything. A few contractions.
3. Upcoming appts? A week from tomorrow
4. Rant/Raves? I have my 5th or 6th cold sore this pregnancy. It's freaking awful.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. My best friend just told me she wants to throw me a sprinkle lunch at the end of June. I think that's so sweet. Last time I had the best shower: delicious brunch and mimosas with friends and family in a gorgeous penthouse apartment of a family friend. No games or real theme outside a pink scheme, just some pretty flowers and lots of delicious things to eat. It's exactly what I wanted. I do like showers of all sorts. I don't love the games but I'll play if they have them. I'm not a monster.
beebe918, I dread bridal showers! I've never been to one that was anything but boring and way too proper. And sorry, but I can't get excited about watching the bride open up serving spoons.
Also I feel almost like they're double dipping. Like 2 (or more) parties for the same event. And it seems like they're getting more and more tacky and gift grabby. I can get down with unisex bridal showers at a bar where gifts aren't opened, otherwise, no thanks. I've been to 3 bridal showers in my life for only people very close to me because I avoid them at all costs.
2. Symptoms?: peeing constantly, hip/lower back pain, heartburn, never comfortable while sleeping.
3. Upcoming appts?: Tomorrow 5/31 for standard 2 week check up.
4. Rant/Raves?: we finished painting my room this weekend (my room will also have the mini nursery as we don't have enough bedrooms for a separate one). We also put up new curtains and I've started to organize a lot of the baby stuff. My nesting instinct is finally kicking in I guess! Rant is that my digestion has sucked all of a sudden -- have been super regular all pregnancy and now it's like my IBS is back in full force. Back to keeping Imodium with me at all times.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things.:
I had my baby shower last weekend. It went really well! I got a ton of stuff off my registry and also lots of cute clothes. My baby shower was the first that I have ever been to, ha, so I guess so far I enjoy them. My cousin didn't do any forced games, just things that people won without really trying...she handed out baby scratch offs that she got from the dollar section of target and gave out prizes for whoever got the winning scratch offs, had a sticker on the bottom of a paper plate and whoever had that won a prize.. And all the guests filled out their names on a whiteboard calendar on the date they guessed he would be born along with weight, so that will be a delayed prize. It was nice because it all required very little group participation and people still won stuff.
Post by lostinfaith225 on May 30, 2016 19:11:02 GMT -5
I forgot today was Monday! Haha Seriously, June is here. May went by fast!
1. How many weeks? 33 weeks 3 days
2. Symptoms? Heartburn, uncomfortable sleeping, tired all the time, bending over is a no go.
3. Upcoming appts? Ob is next week. I do see my neurologist this week for my post pregnancy game plan for my migraines.
4. Rant/Raves? I still have my sinus cold with cough. I finally started the antibiotics on Saturday. A week and a half. Now ds has it and poor little man is just miserable!
Rave: I ordered a bigger kiddie pool so I can sit in it.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things.
I had 2 with ds. One with dh's family since they live out of state and one huge one for my family and friends. I enjoyed it. No shower this time.
My bff had her shower early May. Her sister had too many games, but I really enjoyed her shower!!!
Post by sarcaztic10 on May 30, 2016 20:00:46 GMT -5
1. How many weeks? 31+2
2. Symptoms? Heartburn, hips hurt, tired all the time, and my first stretch mark is appearing right on top of on of my old ones.
3. Upcoming appts? Next week for a growth u/s and BPP with my MFM and then a regular check up with my OB.
4. Rant/Raves? I hate that I can't bend down anymore and that if I stand up for too long it feels like my stomach is just stretched out. I really hate feeling helpless and I don't remember feeling this way with DS but I was also a lot younger then.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things.
We will not be having one for S. My MIL basically threw one for us but I wasn't present at it because we lived in SC and she threw it in IL. She did make me sit on speakerphone the entire time while the presents were opened. I got a few things that we needed for L but it wasn't very fun for me because I was on the phone and it was just a party for H's family.
My overall feelings towards showers are not good and I do try to avoid them.
1. How many weeks? I don't even know anymore...32+5?
2. Symptoms? Got a prescription for my heartburn that is working great. Just tired, sore feet/legs/back mostly now.
3. Upcoming appts? every week...BPP ultrasound weekly plus injection...hooray
4. Rant/Raves? Not happy that I am working from home today trying to get hours in for the week....along with laundry, getting ready for the regular week etc.
5. TTMA baby showers! I had a regular one for DS....it was nice. Just at a friends house with like 10 people. I "think" I"m getting a surprise brunch out this time around. A lot of people don't like 2nd baby showers, but I"m excited to celebrate it, mostly just for the socialization of it and not the presents.
2. Symptoms? I have a nasty cold. wahhhh. Other than that, constant peeing and terrible shortness of breath.
3. Upcoming appts? tomorrow with an NST, then I think weekly bc my OB is insane. Growth u/s on the 6th that I am so excited about!
4. Rant/Raves? I am sick and DH is going out of town tomorrow-Fri. SOS. I'm starting to wonder how I'm going to survive this.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. Last time I had one with about 25 family + a few close friends that was awesome. I also had a small brunch one and both my and DH's coworkers had one for us. I love baby showers now that I'm a mom. When I was younger and going to all my cousins' baby showers, they were like the worst thing ever haha.
Omg sarcaztic10 that sounds incredibly awkward...at least it wasn't skype?
+1 to this. Super awkward. Throwing a party when the guest of honor won't be there is just odd.
I'm not even sure Skype was around/popular almost 7 years ago although my thought as I was writing the whole thing out was thank god they didn't have something like that!
It was incredibly weird and awkward especially since I originally told her I didn't want a baby shower at all. She still felt the need to invite everyone for a party at her house with cake and food and games while I got to sit on the phone and have her describe what I got so I could say thank you...
Post by madamewaffles on May 30, 2016 20:52:04 GMT -5
Hey! 36 weeks tomorrow. I can't believe I am considered full term next week. Still dealing with acid reflux but not nearly as awful as it was a month ago. I had an OB appt last week and BebeWaffles is doing great, and SCS is still on for 39w. This week my goal is to pack the hospital bag, and then I think we will be officially be ready. I go back for another OB visit a week from today.
QOTW: Both my family and MH's family threw us baby showers. They were fairly low key (which is what I preferred). I am not an extrovert, so being on display and opening gifts in front of everyone gave me a little anxiety, especially because MIL insisted on inviting family I'd never even met before! All things aside, they were lovely and it felt good to know how much support we have and that BebeWaffles is loved.
2. Symptoms? Baby is digging into my hips. Laying down on my side is so uncomfortable, but switching sides is Painful too. Nausea has crept back up, and I still can't eat any meat. The reflux is in full force too. I'm guess this is a little girl with a full head of hair.
3. Upcoming appts? Today I have an appt with with my MFM. Should be my last one with him as long as baby is measuring ok. We have a family history of skeletal dysphasia that took our nephew a few years ago, so we always have an extra growth scan or two to make sure LO is growing on track.
4. Rant/Raves? We had a shitty weekend. DS is going to the Pedi today to get cleared for DC. Hopefully his ringworm is healing well. I think it looks better.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. I had one for DS. He's only two, and I requested no second shower/sprinkle for this LO. My mom asked if it was okay if she hosts a party in August at her house so everyone can meet baby. I think this has a name...but I can't remember it now. I don't have any strong feelings on other peoples showers. As long as there is good food I can deal with crappy games. I did go to a baby shower where the MTB didn't open any presents. I thought that was strange.
2. Symptoms? Large and in charge. My hips are sore, I can't sleep and I am just uncomfortable.
3. Upcoming appts? Thursday is my last 2 week one and then I should be every week.
4. Rant/Raves? I had my gall bladder out last year and the incision they made through my belly button hurts like a mother f'er because of the scar tissue. If I didn't have to deal with that I would probably feel a lot better.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. I had a baby shower for DS. it was okay. I am not a fan of being the center of attention, really.
Ooh also: anyone else having like, zero BH ? I think I can count on one hand the number I've had this pregnancy and nothing at all for the past month and a bit b
I didn't get them the first time around. If I did, I couldn't tell. This time it is very few and far between.
3. Upcoming appts? My last NST today. Next week I have my last BPP. Then it's baby week!
4. Rant/Raves? I'm meeting my girls two weeks from tomorrow! My nursery is done, the bags are packed, the only thing left is the car seats but our van is in the shop.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things.
I had a couple for DD, a meet and greet for DS. I didn't want one for these girls but my church insisted on throwing us one. Because I had all the big stuff from my kids/nieces/nephews I got things like clothes and diapers. It was really awesome and laid back. The only games I don't like are the chocolate in the diaper and guess the baby food ones. Otherwise I'm ok with them. Oh or the stupid "can't say baby" one. These girls are my MIL's first biological grand babies so she wanted to do a shower but decided to do a sip and see later.
2. Symptoms? I feel pretty awesome, just minor aches and pains.
3. Upcoming appts? I have an ultrasound next Monday.
4. Rant/Raves? The public pools opened this weekend so we went twice. The water feels soooo good on my body, I could just live in there. Poor DD gets so freaked out about water in her face, I really need to get that kid in swimming lessons. My goal for this summer is to get her more comfortable in the water.
5. TTMA baby showers! Have you had one yet? Will you? Had one for a previous LO? Love em? Hate em? Tell me all the things. No baby shower for me! I had one with DD1 and I had a pretty hard time being the center of attention. Part of was probably the fact that DD was unplanned and there were lots of emotions going on. This time I'd love a shower, but I won't get one, which is totally cool. Shower games are the devil.
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.