~*~* 2nd & 3rd Tri Check-in 7/21/16 *~*~

[frenchteachermama]

This is going to be a little bit of a post and run today...it's my DD1's 8th birthday so today is a little cray cray!

Welcome to the check in for those of us who are in our second or third trimesters! This is your place to let everything out: the awesome, the shitty, and your questions. So tell us:

How far along are you?

How are you feeling?

Rants/raves/updates?

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings?  Does your SO?  Are you close?  

[frenchteachermama]

LOL I put my daughter's birth year!! hahaha

Made the change to '16

[gratefulgirl]

How far along are you? 36+2, 20 days until RCS!

How are you feeling? hungry

Rants/raves/updates? it's just too hot. Someone make it stop.

On the other hand, the cradle is now in our room and the infant car seat base is installed. I have odds and ends to do, but DD3 can really come at any time now.

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close? We both have siblings. I'd say DH is closer to his than I am to mine. I don't have a bad relationship, we just aren't crazy close. Sometimes I'm a little sad about it, but not terribly. We're close enough.

[agpjt413]

Happy 8th birthday to your DD1 frenchteachermama !!

How far along are you? 37 weeks

How are you feeling? Large, heartburn-y, tired, swollen. I hadn't really felt tired until yesterday...felt just so exhausted and wiped out. (FFFC: napped twice on Thursday!)

Rants/raves/updates? NST & cervical check this afternoon. Last week's results were zero on all fronts so we'll see how it goes today!

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close? MH & I are both the oldest in our families and we both have brothers. He's not really close with his (7 year age gap, but it's more of a lifestyle difference that makes them not close.) My brother and I are almost 4 years apart and we have an ok relationship. Some CAL ladies may remember my mentioning that he has Aspergers which an aspect of ASD makes him seem perpetually 15, even though he's in his early 30s. I'm definitely more like a mom to him than a sister b/c growing up I fell into a co-parenting role in taking care of him with both of my folks. I sometimes wish I had a sibling or two where we could share a real sibling relationship/bond but I'm really grateful to be close with my cousins where we are almost like sibs (especially my girl cousins, we're like sisters).

[hollyberry]

Thanks for the check in frenchteachermama ! I hope the day was a nice one for your daughter

Glad you are feeling a bit more prepared gratefulgirl !

I have been napping alot too agpjt413 , but then again i don't sleep good at night. But in It likley would make no difference i am always tired!

Today i am 35weeks 2 days!

Feeling ok. I kinda jinxed myself last week in saying how good i feel. Its been pretty hot here, and i am just overall uncomfortable.

I thought i was leaking fluid on tuesday and went to the hospital. I had to go to one thats about a hour away because our close one had no room left for preemies, just in case they were on the way. Anyway, i am still here so it was a false alarm, and they sent me home.

Next Wednesday my pessary comes out. Which means my water could really break when they do that. So the babies could really be here this time next week!. Crazy!! Anyway MH and i decided to go out out for dinner Saturday. Its been a while since i am on bed rest, but it could be our last chance in a very long time. I know i will pay for all the sitting on sunday, but it will be worth it i am sure!

QOTW: MH is a only child. His mom got remarried whwn he was a teenager, but his 2 step brothers are older and never lived with him. They avt like brothers though, meaning they get along fine and we see them whenever we travel their way! Not super close though!

I have a older sister and twin brothers that are 10 years younger then me. I would also say we are decently close, we all live far away from each other so its not like we see each other a lot, but it is what it is. we message and keep In touch regularly!

edited: pushed send to soon! 

[fionnathehuman]

How far along are you? 31+5

How are you feeling? Tired... have no energy and have been waking up every morning at 2:30 am... is now 5:45 am and I hope I can go back to sleep...

Rants/raves/updates?
My next appointment/ sonogram is on Monday and I'm scared to step on the scale... I've been eating like a pig!!

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings?  Does your SO?  Are you close?  
I have an older sister. We are not very close but we've been talking more now. She is excited about our LO.
H has a younger brother. Not too close either... He is... something else. Lol

[frenchteachermama]

Jul 21, 2016 14:22:32 GMT -5 gratefulgirl said:

How far along are you? 36+2, 20 days until RCS!

How are you feeling? hungry

Rants/raves/updates? it's just too hot. Someone make it stop.

On the other hand, the cradle is now in our room and the infant car seat base is installed. I have odds and ends to do, but DD3 can really come at any time now.

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close? We both have siblings. I'd say DH is closer to his than I am to mine. I don't have a bad relationship, we just aren't crazy close. Sometimes I'm a little sad about it, but not terribly. We're close enough.

I am very annoyed with the heat too!!  What are the ages of your other DDs?  Mine are 8, 5.5 and this little one

[frenchteachermama]

Jul 21, 2016 23:06:21 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

Happy 8th birthday to your DD1 frenchteachermama !!

How far along are you? 37 weeks

How are you feeling? Large, heartburn-y, tired, swollen. I hadn't really felt tired until yesterday...felt just so exhausted and wiped out. (FFFC: napped twice on Thursday!)

Rants/raves/updates? NST & cervical check this afternoon. Last week's results were zero on all fronts so we'll see how it goes today!

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close? MH & I are both the oldest in our families and we both have brothers. He's not really close with his (7 year age gap, but it's more of a lifestyle difference that makes them not close.) My brother and I are almost 4 years apart and we have an ok relationship. Some CAL ladies may remember my mentioning that he has Aspergers which an aspect of ASD makes him seem perpetually 15, even though he's in his early 30s. I'm definitely more like a mom to him than a sister b/c growing up I fell into a co-parenting role in taking care of him with both of my folks. I sometimes wish I had a sibling or two where we could share a real sibling relationship/bond but I'm really grateful to be close with my cousins where we are almost like sibs (especially my girl cousins, we're like sisters).

Your body is telling you it's time to get as much rest in as possible!!  How did the check go?  

[frenchteachermama]

Jul 22, 2016 4:46:22 GMT -5 hollyberry said:

Thanks for the check in frenchteachermama ! I hope the day was a nice one for your daughter

Glad you are feeling a bit more prepared gratefulgirl !

I have been napping alot too agpjt413 , but then again i don't sleep good at night. But in It likley would make no difference i am always tired!

Today i am 35weeks 2 days!

Feeling ok. I kinda jinxed myself last week in saying how good i feel. Its been pretty hot here, and i am just overall uncomfortable.

I thought i was leaking fluid on tuesday and went to the hospital. I had to go to one thats about a hour away because our close one had no room left for preemies, just in case they were on the way. Anyway, i am still here so it was a false alarm, and they sent me home.

Next Wednesday my pessary comes out. Which means my water could really break when they do that. So the babies could really be here this time next week!. Crazy!! Anyway MH and i decided to go out out for dinner Saturday. Its been a while since i am on bed rest, but it could be our last chance in a very long time. I know i will pay for all the sitting on sunday, but it will be worth it i am sure!

QOTW: MH is a only child. His mom got remarried whwn he was a teenager, but his 2 step brothers are older and never lived with him. They avt like brothers though, meaning they get along fine and we see them whenever we travel their way! Not super close though!

I have a older sister and twin brothers that are 10 years younger then me. I would also say we are decently close, we all live far away from each other so its not like we see each other a lot, but it is what it is. we message and keep In touch regularly!

edited: pushed send to soon! 

I did the same thing about jinxing myself!!!!  I was bragging about how good I've been feeling and now I feel super crappy.  You're so close!!  Enjoy your dinner out with your DH!!!

[frenchteachermama]

Jul 22, 2016 5:57:02 GMT -5 fionnathehuman said:

How far along are you? 31+5

How are you feeling? Tired... have no energy and have been waking up every morning at 2:30 am... is now 5:45 am and I hope I can go back to sleep...

Rants/raves/updates?
My next appointment/ sonogram is on Monday and I'm scared to step on the scale... I've been eating like a pig!!

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings?  Does your SO?  Are you close?  
I have an older sister. We are not very close but we've been talking more now. She is excited about our LO.
H has a younger brother. Not too close either... He is... something else. Lol

I'm sorry you're not sleeping well, it's the total pits!!!  I'm also eating a ton!  Hopefully it's going all to the baby and not to my butt...

[frenchteachermama]

AFM:

How far along are you?
31W6D

How are you feeling?
I was feeling great but this week has been one of the worst yet. I'm so tired and crampy and crabby. Thank goodness I have my girls in camp for the next few weeks or I would be really struggling.

Rants/raves/updates?
Baby's room is almost set up! We finally cleared everything out, painted, and started to put the furniture in. I know I still have 7 weeks until my c-section but it makes me feel better that it's done!!


QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close?

I have an identical twin sister who is NUTS. We have a really rocky relationship that I'm in therapy for. My therapist thinks she has BPD (borderline personality disorder) so life is just hard with her. I also have an older brother who is awesome but he lives really far from us so I only get to see him a few times a year.

[hollyberry]

frenchteachermama, i felt so much better once the furniture was up! Its such a big job it was a relief!

[agpjt413]

Jul 22, 2016 8:05:07 GMT -5 frenchteachermama said:

Jul 21, 2016 23:06:21 GMT -5 agpjt413 said:

Happy 8th birthday to your DD1 frenchteachermama !!

How far along are you? 37 weeks

How are you feeling? Large, heartburn-y, tired, swollen. I hadn't really felt tired until yesterday...felt just so exhausted and wiped out. (FFFC: napped twice on Thursday!)

Rants/raves/updates? NST & cervical check this afternoon. Last week's results were zero on all fronts so we'll see how it goes today!

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close? MH & I are both the oldest in our families and we both have brothers. He's not really close with his (7 year age gap, but it's more of a lifestyle difference that makes them not close.) My brother and I are almost 4 years apart and we have an ok relationship. Some CAL ladies may remember my mentioning that he has Aspergers which an aspect of ASD makes him seem perpetually 15, even though he's in his early 30s. I'm definitely more like a mom to him than a sister b/c growing up I fell into a co-parenting role in taking care of him with both of my folks. I sometimes wish I had a sibling or two where we could share a real sibling relationship/bond but I'm really grateful to be close with my cousins where we are almost like sibs (especially my girl cousins, we're like sisters).

Your body is telling you it's time to get as much rest in as possible!!  How did the check go?  

That's what I'm thinking too I definitely feel a lot less tired today - even though I didn't go to bed until 2am! My appt isn't until this afternoon - but will let you know how it goes!

[tbonequeen13]

How far along are you? 18 weeks and some change

How are you feeling? Have good days and bad ones..I'm still pretty much always exhausted (I feel like I sleep well at night, but maybe I don't) and there are days with the RLP is INSANE

Rants/raves/updates? I didn't know I'd moved to Hades...my car read 102 at 4:45 yesterday..I don't like the heat ever, but being pregnant it's literally making me sick

QOTW: How about another GTKY QOTW this week...Let's share a little bit about our families, do you have any siblings? Does your SO? Are you close? I have a younger sister that I have an..interesting..relationship with. My parents have coddled her since day 1 b/c she has super mild cerebral palsy and so she tends to be pretty entitled and spoiled and that doesn't mesh well with my personality. We try, and we have our good days(she keeps DD while I work)but we also fight a lot....DH is only child.

[gratefulgirl]

frenchteachermama - DD1 is 4 (nearly 4.5) and DD2 will turn 2 about 3 weeks after DD3 comes. It's going to be quite an interesting next 6 months...

[agpjt413]

So I guess this is progress? Had my second NST & cervical check this afternoon - one contraction and am 1cm dilated MH seemed excited but my OB said it could go either way (meaning go time is sooner than later or closer to my EDD which is 3 wks from now). I'm good with the latter, really We shall see what the 38w appt brings next Friday!