Weekly Check-in Dec 5

[WineNChocolate]

Ladies so sorry I am dealing with a sick toddler so I just got into work late! Anywho..here we go for those of us still hanging around.

Week/Fruit/Team

Symptoms:

Appointments the Week:

Rants/Raves/Questions:

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it?

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Week/Fruit/Team: 37w3d/Some sort of melon/Pink

Symptoms: Mostly my belly is aching a lot, constipation especially on the weekends, baby is still up in my ribs.

Appointments the Week: 38 weeks apt on Friday. I will be very curious if I have started making progress of any sort. I don't think she has dropped at all and I don't think I've had any contractions so we'll see. I will be totally ok though with no progress as I'm trying hard to make it to the very end.

Rants/Raves/Questions: I feel like all my maternity pants have stopped stretching and feel very tight in the belly. Sadly, my Old Navy ones still sag in the crotch!

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it? Hmmmm... probably something for our kitchen. I wanted to get DH some really good knives, or at least start him out with the beginnings of a new set. I would like a new set of pots and pans, like All-clad or something really nice. We will not be getting either of those anytime soon now.

[Winnifred]

Week/Fruit/Team: 39w1d - How can the end be so near and yet SO FAR AWAY?!

Symptoms: Sore sore sore, my back hurts and my groin/hip area is killing me. Also feeling super uncomfortable when I'm tying to relax in the evenings.

Appointments the Week: OB appt Thursday, hoping for some progress!

Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm feeling quite accomplished with our little to do list that's now pretty much empty. Apparently staying home this weekend was what I needed to finally finish some things up. I also picked up a bottle of wine and an ornament for the coworker who is covering my role. I set it up so that another coworker will give it to her, along with a note from me, whenever I finally go into labor.

Also, being this close to the end is so thrilling/terrifying/excruciating, it's such a weird time! I just wish I knew how things would go (in labor and after), that would ease my mind a ton.

GTKY: Probably a trip! DH and I have settled on buying special liquor or wine for each other every Christmas. That opens us up to do something totally different with the $$ we didn't waste on gifts. And since we're going NO WHERE for the foreseeable future, a getaway sounds fantastic.

[tbonequeen13]

Week/Fruit/Team 38/spaghetti squash/ pink


Symptoms: like the rest of you, I am quite sore and uncomfortable


Appointments the Week: tomorrow's the big ultrasound- if she's moved like I think she has, I'm going to ask them to induce while she's in position..if not, then they'll schedule a version for 39 weeks with induction or a c-section to follow


Rants/Raves/Questions: yes people- I know I'm huge..stop smiling or snickering when you see my belly


GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it? I want a new fitbit which I'm actually getting...I'm kinda boring in that I don't have a huge wish list

[WineNChocolate]

Week/Fruit/Team: 37w1d/Romaine Lettuce/Blue..umm romaine lettuce that might weigh 6 POUNDS?!?? What GMO lettuce is this.

Symptoms: Its like the Peptobismal commercial, upset stomach, indigestion, heart Burn..and then there is constipation. I have the lovely sore top ab muscles right near my boobs. Its brutal when I sleep or sit down.

Appointments: Thursday is my good ol' lets just measure your stomach and tell you that the baby is still alive...to be honest as much as he moves and makes my organs miserable.. I am very aware of his existence and totally in good working body. I wish I could say they would check to see if I am dialated or anything. But my Nazi OBGYN doesn't do those till necessary. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!?!!?

Rants/Raves/Questions: Lets see here...umm I sleep like crap unless I drug myself with Tylenol PM. I have HB regardless of taking a freaking HB pill everyday. My butt hurts cause my constipation is constant, doesn't help my dr wants me taking iron supplements. I am starting to feel HUGE! LIKE REALLY BIG. Its making me uncomfortable. Like people just stare...like dear lord take that shit back to the circus. My clothes (maternity) don't fit so well..so what I do have is stretch dresses which just over show how far out this stomach goes from my back. OHH and another thing my bag is not ready cause I feel like I will just jinx myself. Isn't that silly..meh.

GTKY: Hmmm what would I ask for...to be honest a week long vacation away from my child and my DH. Would I actually get it...to be honest I don't think so. My DH sometimes doesn't get  that I need time away for sanity reasons. I would definitely have a trip at an all inclusive resort. I have so many places I could choose..and to be honest I just don't care which one.

@cahistoryteacher, Come on down to the well..nothing really going on over in this neck of the woods. I feel like lil man is cozy..like no real rush..just could stay in there forever. I have dropped cause I waddle but I don't think far enough...  My clothes for maternity are just getting so few due to the distance this stomach sticks out. I wish I could go tights at work but I can't so everyone is going to start seeing the same thing over and over...cause that's what I got.

Winnifred, OMG you are close. I am super Jeally of your like 6 days. I mean you could technically ask for an induction date if you wanted too. My Dr. right now would just roll her eyes at me and tell me we have time. Then I would contemplate hitting her in her face.

@kc295905, Oh bday party..I have to plan DD's for next month. Not sure what we are doing but we discussed going to Buffalo for my DD to have lil kid guests, her cousins. But that is only if Lil one is out and has his 4 weeks shots by then. I am sorry your so uncomfortable..sounds like me and just waking up with pains everywhere. My hips lock, my shoulder hurts from laying on it.

W, I am terrified at coming home after the hospital and my DH has been alone with DD and it just being a F'ing disaster.  Then thinking who the hell is going to clean this shit up. I definitely understand wanting things as tidy as humanly possible so that  you don't have to worry about it later.

[emilie]

@cahistoryteacher kitchen stuff is the best. maybe you could start by getting YH one good chef’s knife? sometimes you just need one good knife and then you can add on to the set later.
Winnifred cannot believe you are over 39 weeks! sorry you’re feeling so uncomfortable.
@kc295905 forgot you are still team green. hope your shoulder heals up quickly!
W I am also on the late night nesting team. it’s like the anxiety kicks in right before bedtime about everything I still need to do.

Week/Fruit/Team: 37+1/pink

Symptoms: nothing indicating labor, main symptom is still massively swollen legs and feet. I'm feeling unwieldy and huge but otherwise still pretty good. I think baby has dropped some as my whole belly seems lower.

Appointments the Week: weekly OB appointment, where I will ask a bajillion C-section questions.

Rants/Raves/Questions: so the baby is over 6 pounds and still breech, so I have a scheduled C section date of 12/19. I've come to peace with all that and am now just trying to focus on the fact that I will most likely have a daughter in 2 weeks! So exciting! also, this whole pre-baby maternity leave thing is amazing. I slept in this morning and am now packing my hospital bag and catching up on TV on a MONDAY. Unheard of in my life

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it? I have enough stuff - if we weren't having a baby I would probably ask H to plan a trip with me as our holiday present to each other.

[WineNChocolate]

emilie, Yeah you have a date!! congrats. Its like you can see the end of the tunnel. I am over here fumbling around in the dark...meh.

tbonequeen13, Omg I was grocery shopping and I had my hand on my back looking at the stuff on the shelf. This lady needed to get by with her buggy..you would of thought I took up the whole aisle. I tried to smile and say you'll fit with my eyes..but she paused..so I backed up. Then I wanted to kick her in the knee. I AM NOT THAT BIG. I mean its rather round and sticks out but come on. AND at work everyone just stares...

[lola]

@cahistoryteacher, When you're ready to look at knives, I will say that we got ours on Rue La La for a fraction of the cost of Williams-Sonoma or other cooking stores. I've always read that it's better to buy a few good workhorse knives than a whole block anyway. We got a Shun 3-piece set that we use all the time (chef knife, paring knife and utility knife). I don't find us needing other knives very often, if at all. We just got a cheap bread knife becuase we rarely use it, and now we're upgrading the more obscure knives as we go. So for our first Thanksgiving, we purchased a nice carving knife.

[tbonequeen13]

PRAISE THE LORD! She has flipped back to head down! I am 3cm and 70% effaced. They have set an induction date for 12/13 if she doesn't come on her own before then.

[kaydee0402]

Week/Fruit/Team: 38ish/Baby is the size of a baby/PINK!

Symptoms: My vagina is sore. I hope it's a sign I'm dilating. Heart burn. Exhausted. Extreme need to nest.

Appointments the Week: 38 week appointment on Thursday! I was 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced last appointment. I'm going to ask for a membrane sweep this time. Typically my practice refuses to do things like unless you're 40 weeks, but my midwife gets that we're trying to get this baby out before DH leaves Monday, so I'm 98% sure she'll be on board.

Rants/Raves/Questions: I should probably pack my hospital bag. Last night we installed the car seat base in my car so at least we've made some progress.

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it? Practical gift? I asked for the Adidas hidden wedge sneakers. This is my cool mom/denying that I'm turning 30 gift. I know DH ordered them because I picked out what size I wanted. Unpractical gift? A vacation. But with my sister's wedding in September, that will eat up all vacation time/vacation funds for 2017 (we'll have to travel to and from Florida for showers and the wedding itself) so no vacation this year Whomp whomp.

[achromia]

Super late, but since I am finally transitioning back to my regular job and it is suuuuper slow by comparison to what I've been doing for the last six months, I want to play!

Week/Fruit/Team: 37 / honeydew / Green

Symptoms: Is the baby constantly poking me in the ribs with his or her little booty a symptom? Other than that, just swollen feet and a decreasing ability to sit, lie down, or sleep comfortably.

Appointments this week: Check-up tonight - so NOT looking forward to that next cervical check after last week's experience! DH and I also went last night to check out the pediatrician we selected. Luckily, he's great and the practice seems really nice - it's small so everyone on staff gets to know your kids, they have convenient hours and use an online portal, and they have good systems in place for emergencies, inclement weather, etc.

Rants/Raves/Questions: Combo rant/rave that this is almost over? I (knock on wood) have had a blessedly easy pregnancy and while I'm looking forward to being able to tie my shoes and shave my legs properly again, I think I'm actually going to miss having my kiddo with me all the time and feeling their movements.

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it? Wow. This year has been so all about baby that I haven't even thought about other things! IF there was no baby and we had all the associated money we've spent so far still lying around/weren't planning on daycare expenses, I would want to go on a trip somewhere I've never been. Machu Pichu and Angkor Wat are both pretty high on my list of must-sees, so maybe South America or Thailand/Cambodia? I bet I could have talked DH into that for the spring, actually, if baby weren't a reality.

[lastnamewithheld]

excellent news, tbonequeen13!
kaydee0402, I hope your practice cooperates and takes what you want into consideration at your next appointment.
WineNChocolate, I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy how is your DD feeling today? Any better than yesterday? (I hope!)
W, that sounds like a vicious cycle of anxiety regarding leaving for the hospital with a your house in disarray. I hope you can find a happy medium and can finally get some rest soon!
@kc295905, I'm sorry you're unable to get comfy at night. I totally get that. As soon as I lay down, my hands fall asleep and as soon as I begin to fall asleep, I need to get up to pee. THE END IS NEAR THE END IS NEAR. I must've missed it; what happened to your shoulder?
Winnifred, that's so nice of you to get the person covering your job a little something while you're out. You're so thoughtful!
@cahistoryteacher, Ugh, I'm so over my maternity clothes. Nothing feels like it fits right anymore.

[lastnamewithheld]

Week/Fruit/Team: 38(WHAT!)/pumpkin/BLUE


Symptoms: Cankles! Swelling. I had some spotting the other day, but nothing since. (sad trombone)


Appointments the Week: Weekly appt on Wednesday


Rants/Raves/Questions:

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it?

Ummmm... IDK. There's really not anything that I want. (Boring!!!)

[lastnamewithheld]

Dec 6, 2016 12:58:26 GMT -5 @kc295905 said:

lastnamewithheld I was being stupid and carrying the vacuum upstairs!

oh no!!! I think that means that you're off vacuum duties indefinitely now.

[lola]

Week/Fruit/Team: 39+1/Watermelon/Pink

Symptoms: Lots of lightning crotch, general aches and pains with baby moving down.

Appointments the Week: Had one yesterday. First cervical check, and I'm a very loose 1 (almost 2), baby's head is right there, could be any day, etc.

Rants/Raves/Questions: This waiting game is stressful. I'm supposed to go to a concert tonight that is 1.5 hours away, but the doc is hesitant because she's afraid I'll go into labor and have to rush back.

GTKY: I know we all wanted babies for Christmas, BUT if it wasn't for the babies what would you ask for? What would you hope to get? AND fun part....would you actually get it? I think a vacation would be great. Or gift cards for some really nice clothes for after baby.