Post Fathers Day Check In

[melody330]

1. How far along? 35 weeks tomorrow. Yikes! I hate being at the end of the month. DS was too, but I wasn't very active on the Jan 14 board

2. Symptoms or what hurts? My belly feels like it's going to burst. I've only gained less than half of what I gained with ds and my stretch marks are horrendous. My vagina also feels like it's swollen....to epic sizes

3. Upcoming appts? Next week with my MW.

4. Rants/Raves? Not at the moment.

5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? Not KU and without kids - St. Thomas. I love the beach. Dh and I are very boring vacation people. We like to relax and eat good food. Maybe an excursion or two, but not necessary

[littlesthobo]

Good luck tomorrow, madamewaffles! I'm so excited for you!

[jewelsofthenile]

1. How far along? 36 weeks 4 days

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? I don't feel terrible so I guess I won't complain too much just really want a full sized bladder back!

3. Upcoming appts? Tomorrow normal Appt and Cervical Check.

4. Rants/Raves? I need to organize I and get ready for this baby hopefully I have at 3 weeks for this...I don't normally procrastinate but I feel like I never get as much done as I want silly toddler distracting me!! We also need to pick out a name...this is becoming somewhat of issue. He may never have a name lol.

5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? I would go on a 5 year Anniversary Trip with just DH. Not sure where, but there are soo many places I would like to go. A beach would be nice but I would also like a mountain/hiking vacation. I have always wanted to go to New Zealand.

[jewelsofthenile]

Good Luck tomorrow! madamewaffles

[sarcaztic10]

madamewaffles good luck tomorrow!!!

powerofbacon OMG look how adorable!! She looks like she has grown a lot!

housecarder the girls are so cute and I love all of the photos! I am so glad you were able to get a good nights sleep, kudos to YH.

ellebelle money is tight here too so I am sending you (((hugs))) and I hope that things get better and you can still take a good amount of time off.

[willow]

melody330 I feel you on being at the end of the month. I'm jealous of all the 37&38 weekers in this thread haha. These last few weeks are seemingly going to drag by. Each day feels like an eternity.

[katelou]

good luck tomorrow madamewaffles !!

[cavewmn]

madamewaffles good luck!

[sarcaztic10]

powerofbacon, I am so happy to hear that Vivi is doing so well and that she might get to go home soon! That last paragraph made me tear up.

[mugster]

1. How far along? 37 weeks and some change.

2 What hurts? My right ribs, my right ribs, my right ribs.

3. Upcoming apts.? Standard OB apt. on Thurs.

4. Rants / Raves? I want this baby out. I'm over it. I was in so much pain last night, but I don't think I'm anywhere near labor. I'm worried he won't ever want to leave.

5. Travel anywhere? As it stands, I would love to be in Destin right now. If I wasn't pregnant, I would love to be in South Africa right now.

[ellebelle]

I love this update powerofbacon! She'll be home so soon now!

[cocobellaf]

1. How far along? Baby K is 3 weeks old tomorrow!

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? Me: Not much. After a hellish pregnancy, I finally feel like myself/human! Baby K: Her tummy muscles are underdeveloped from being preemie, so she has a little trouble with pooping and gas. It's not horrible though. Last night we actually got almost 6 hours of sleep!! She used to be up the ENTIRE night (I would be lucky to get an hour or two), but we're figuring it out.

3. Upcoming appts? I have a chiro appointment to start my postpartum chiro care. Baby K has an appt on Friday.

4. Rants/Raves? I love her. H loves her. Kisses happen all the time. Poosplosions happen all the time. Snuggles, burps, tickles, grunts... it's all perfect.

5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go?
Somewhere cool. It's 100 degrees with tropical humidity here. Miserable!!


Leopard!


My mom tried to have a "photoshoot" while H and I were napping. Shenanigans happened.


I wish I could check in more, but right now it's very hectic. My MIL is still in town, and there's some drama with that. It keeps us busy at the moment. I lurk but don't take the time to post much... But I enjoy watching the conversation!

[cocobellaf]

Good luck madamewaffles !!! I'll be checking in frequently tomorrow for updates!!!!

powerofbacon , that is the cutest, snuggliest baby ever. Little Vivi is so sweet!! Baby K sends a NICU-safe kiss.   Also, when NICU decided to send K home, it did happen quickly.  The 3 rules were:  gaining weight, bottle feeding, regulating temperature, breathing on her own (for K).  I hope it's soon for you!!  You are such an amazing mommy already, but coming home from NICU and snuggling your baby at home is the best thing ever.  Even the sleepless nights and barfing down your bra won't matter, because she's HOME.  I'm getting excited for you!

[acorn99]

1. How far along? 38+6

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? hips, back, all the things.

3. Upcoming appts? Had my last appointment today!!

4. Rants/Raves? Doctor checked me out today and gave me the go ahead to schedule and induction for next week if this LO doesn't appear naturally before them. I am really hoping it happens on it own by the weekend, but I am so ready that I did not turn down the option. I am 2-3 cm dilated, so she said there are no issues with it. She said we cold do it as early as Thursday, but I am not THAT ready yet But, it looks like baby will be here by my due date no matter what.

5. If you could travel anywhere (non prego) right now, where would you go? Anywhere with a beach where I can swim and lie in the sun.

[rungirlrun]

acorn99 can't believe you're so close! I forget, what's the reason for scheduling an induction?

[ginabini]

Jun 20, 2016 14:51:12 GMT -5 Susan0utLoud said:

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? I'm doing ok, other than constipation and hip pain. Based on my previous birth experience neither of those went away with birth, so to be continued.

Nooo!!!!! Say it ain't so that the hip pain doesn't go away after birth!!! 

[acorn99]

Jun 21, 2016 8:59:35 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

acorn99 can't believe you're so close! I forget, what's the reason for scheduling an induction?

This might be my FFTC, but it would be an elective induction. Since I am a STM and my cervix is behaving as it should, they can induce around 40 weeks this time. I will be 39+5 on Monday. 

[Susan0utLoud]

Jun 21, 2016 9:02:48 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Jun 20, 2016 14:51:12 GMT -5 Susan0utLoud said:

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? I'm doing ok, other than constipation and hip pain. Based on my previous birth experience neither of those went away with birth, so to be continued.

Nooo!!!!! Say it ain't so that the hip pain doesn't go away after birth!!! 

Sadly, mine was around as long as I was breastfeeding.

[ginabini]

Susan0utLoud, that makes me so sad. Maybe this time will be different for both of us! FX!!! lol

[cavewmn]

powerofbacon , I teared up with your last paragraph. Also that is amazing she could be home before the 7th! She is so cute!

cocobellaf , Really glad you hear you are starting to feel like yourself again! I keep telling myself I will feel much better after baby is born and to just keep swimming. K is so darling! Love the photo shoot! lol

ellebelle , I'm so sorry to hear about your husbands job and that you may need to go back to work before you wanted to.

housecarder I love that your DH has stepped up so much since the girls got home!

tikoberry99 TP to your husband.

[cocobellaf]

Jun 21, 2016 9:02:48 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Jun 20, 2016 14:51:12 GMT -5 Susan0utLoud said:

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? I'm doing ok, other than constipation and hip pain. Based on my previous birth experience neither of those went away with birth, so to be continued.

Nooo!!!!! Say it ain't so that the hip pain doesn't go away after birth!!! 

I'm starting postpartum chiropractic today to help with this.  My doctor swears by it, so we'll see.

[housecarder]

Jun 21, 2016 9:02:48 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Jun 20, 2016 14:51:12 GMT -5 Susan0utLoud said:

2. Symptoms or what hurts, haha? I'm doing ok, other than constipation and hip pain. Based on my previous birth experience neither of those went away with birth, so to be continued.

Nooo!!!!! Say it ain't so that the hip pain doesn't go away after birth!!! 

Mine did. Thank goodness!

[mcktymck]

powerofbacon So glad to hear Vivi is doing so well, and that she might be going home sooner than you had planned!! H and I find ourselves talking about all of the things we can't wait to do once Sam is bigger. The zoo, childrens museum, Disneyworld one day...I keep telling him we need to knock it off because those days will come far too quickly!

cocobellaf oh my gosh, K is just adorable! Looks like you've got a future model on your hands SO glad that you are feeling human again, and you sound SO happy.

[tikoberry99]

cocobellaf K is adorable! Love the photo shoot by your mom! So happy all is going well!

[lostinfaith225]

powerofbacon
I love your Vivi updates! I'm glad she's doing so well!!

cocobellaf
Omg she's so cute!!!!!!!! 6 hours of sleep is magical!

acorn99
My ob brought up scheduling an induction yesterday too. It would be more elective in week 39. Her main reason was to calm my anxiety and that I've had such a tough pregnancy. I think Dh and I are going to do it.

[legomyago]

Jun 20, 2016 15:54:33 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

Jun 20, 2016 13:43:30 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Where are all of our mamas at?! housecarder powerofbacon cocobellaf come update us on your beautiful little girls!

Also legomyago .  How are you doing?  And madamewaffles , aren't you having a baby tomorrow?  Hope all is well with you too!

We are doing well, thanks for asking! DD is still in the NICU (would be 36 weeks, 3 days today).  We are working on using the bottle and breastfeeding for nutrition, but she was really sleepy yesterday, so we haven't moved too far forward.  Today I am sick with a sore throat and achey, so I decided not to go in.  I'm working about 6 hours a day.  This schedule is brutal.  I can't wait until she is home!

[rungirlrun]

legomyago, wow you must be exhausted. Hope you feel better and you get to bring that baby home soon! Is there any estimate of when that may be or is it just day by day? Sending good thoughts your way!

[mcktymck]

legomyago sorry to hear you aren't feeling well, hopefully it doesn't last long! Glad to hear things are going well with baby K, I hope she gets to go home soon.

[vk]

Jun 21, 2016 9:03:24 GMT -5 acorn99 said:

Jun 21, 2016 8:59:35 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

acorn99 can't believe you're so close! I forget, what's the reason for scheduling an induction?

This might be my FFTC, but it would be an elective induction. Since I am a STM and my cervix is behaving as it should, they can induce around 40 weeks this time. I will be 39+5 on Monday. 

For me, it all depends on my OB's hospital/surgery day, which is Friday. So I could either go in at 39+5 or 40+5. If I can hold out that long I am opting for overdue because I like 7-22 better than 7-15 lol.