Third Tri Check-In 12/12

[silvermelody]

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For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids?

[silvermelody]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 34 weeks, cantaloupe

Symptoms: Gotta freaking pee all the time! And my butt/glutes get sore if I do too much standing and walking. Like, can hardly stand up after a nap. It's bizarre.

Appointments: NST and U/S Friday 12/16. Next belly check 36 weeks 12/27

To Do's: Backup babysitter! Finalize food planning details for our shower this Saturday.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: We had a nice office shower last week. I feel like I made good progress cleaning up and organizing baby girl's future bedroom. But DH seems to think there is still a ton to be done in there. Yet he did none of it yesterday. He wants to move the toddler bed into DS bedroom even if we aren't using it yet. I feel like this will just be confusing for DS. Don't want to transition him now, but maybe over the long holiday weekend?

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids?
Going out to the tree farm, picking a tree, and cutting it down. We're doing artificial for the next few years to preserve my sanity but I always loved doing this and miss that I live too far away from my family to do it with them now.

[thelittleredm]

Weeks/Size of baby: 35+5, a mini lop bunny

Symptoms: Pain always in every area. My vag feels like I've had crazy sex and aches all the time. And no, no I haven't been having any sort of sex except for last night and it definitely wasn't crazy. I pee all the time and I'm exhausted always. I enjoy being pregnant but I'm pretty over the pain. Too many months of it this time around and too many weeks left of it. Cramping is becoming a regular thing. BH are getting stronger. Baby keeps dropping. If it drops anymore, it may fall out.

Appointments: I have a belly check and ultrasound tomorrow! Can't wait to see this little goob I didn't have the option of a third tri ultrasound with DS and was surprised to be offered one this time around so I was not going to turn it down!

To Do's: I actually knocked some out! I did all the baby clothes today and was excited to learn that the girl going home outfit I bought off Etsy came pre-washed so no need to wash it. But everything else still needs done -.- I just have no energy or time, it feels like. I think I'll get hospital bags packed tonight since we still have our smaller duffle bags out from our weekend out of town.

RRR: I think my manager is concerned I won't make my due date because he comments daily about how low baby has already gotten. Like, before he would comment with a laugh and now he looks legitimately concerned. I haven't wrapped presents yet, my house is definitely not baby ready. I think I should be the one concerned about the state of my baby's position, not my manager lol

GTKY: Honestly, no idea. We eat a traditional New Mexican Christmas meal of posole and tamales so I hope they keep that up if they ever move away. But we don't really have a lot of traditions per say. Mostly just routines.

[cosmicav]

I go here now

Weeks/Size of Baby: 29 weeks tomorrow!!

Symptoms: My belly skin (and my vag) feels like it wants to explode. I am at that point where you think, "I can't possibly get any bigger!" But then you look at your life and realize you have like 2 months till full term. I think baby must be going through a growth spurt or something. Also, I would like to go hibernate now.

Appointments: My next appointment is Wednesday and shots every week. I have 8 shots left! Counting down lol.

To Do's: I need to call my insurance and find out if they will pay for a breast pump. They usually do, right? I really don't need to have that stress added to my life too.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: We are getting more and more excited about finding out who this baby is. With the end of the year coming up, it just feels like time is going by so quickly and the baby will be here before we even know it. I know I am due late February but if this one is born at the same gestation as my firstborn, I will have a January baby. I look at my calendar every day and think "what day will you be born?" I can't help it.

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids? We always go to IL's house and kind of have a big (like a ridic amount of people) family reunion, so that is probably going to be a thing forever. We don't actually have any traditions that I can think of.

[daisylola11]

Seriously had to double and triple check I go here!!! It's nuts!!

Weeks/Size of Baby: 28/ rollerblade

Symptoms: pelvic pain is getting worse, heartburn, restless legs keep me up at night

Appointments: had my GD test and belly check today, passed the test and baby girl is both measuring and sounding good! Was surprised I was handed a birth plan sheet already!!

To Do's: lots, main one is actually writing down a to do list so I'm not just thinking about randoms.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: nothing today

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids?

Not many traditions but I DS loved going to see the Xmas lights and decorating the tree together, so we might keep that up as a fam.

[emilie]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 38/human baby sized

Symptoms: major swelling, sore lower belly

Appointments: one last OB appt this week, and then a scheduled C next Monday (breech baby) (also, holy shit! one week!)

To Do's: enjoy my last week of non-parenthood (sleeping in, getting my nails done, going out to eat, wrapping up last baby to-dos)

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I'm feeling surprisingly chill about having major surgery next week. I think having a breech baby for so long has given me a lot of time to accept a scheduled C birth and to mentally prepare for it. Just hoping the kiddo stays put for this week and doesn't attempt an early escape!

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids? We are an interfaith family and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. One thing I know I want to pass on to my kid is the throwing of an absolutely epic Hanukkah latke party, complete with many different kinds of homemade latkes and a crazy toppings bar.

[icedtea]

Good luck emilie!

[bazinga]

Weeks: 36w 6d (RCS on 12/30)

Symptoms: Tired and uncomfortable but generally ok.

Appointments: I now have to go in 2x a week for for u/s fluid checks and NST followed by an appointment with my OB on one of those visits. Everything looked good yesterday but baby hid his face aga in so still have not Sen what thus kid is going to look like!

To dos: Still so much! New windows get fitted in the nursery/master this week so a little more painting and patching after that and it'll be ready to move into. Thankfully with boy #2 we've had little to buy so it's just a case of organizing. Oh, and then it's Christmas so I have to do all of our online shopping, send cards, plan a dinner...

RRR: Today is my last day at work!!! At least officially as I'll need to finish some things off from home before end of the week. I am so ready to be done but wish I'd been less busy and better able to transition things over to other people. Ah well, they'll manage I'm sure.

For fun: DS helped me decorate the tree on Sunday, and picked out an ornament too,and had so much fun so we'll definately keep that up. We usually go to the beach for sunset on Christmas eve which is usually fun too. We're making up other traditions as we go...

[thelittleredm]

Dec 13, 2016 1:24:23 GMT -5 daisylola11 said:

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Not many traditions but I DS loved going to see the Xmas lights and decorating the tree together, so we might keep that up as a fam.

Oh! This is one that we do as well. Our drives will probably get longer as he gets older but they're always fun H's family never did this but mine did.

Also, yay for reaching third tri! Welcome!

[Winnifred]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 40w2d/absolutely gigantic (or so it seems)

Symptoms: Just sore/tired, probably a bit overly emotional/hormonal/ragey

Appointments: Thursday, final cervix check pre-induction. Just waiting on the dr to confirm that nothing's happening down there.

To Do's: We'd like to set up the pack and play, keep up on laundry and find some more snacks to take to the hospital. Otherwise, I'm just focused on getting through each day.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I'm really trying not to have a complete meltdown at work, that's priority #1 right now. I'm fine with baby being a little late, but I cannot stand the constant comments from everyone else. I feel like I'm one comment away from totally losing it.

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids? It's not really a tradition, but DH and I really enjoy our quiet Christmas Eve/morning at home. We enjoy using our fireplace and usually have a few too many drinks (that'll probably change, obviously). We tend to keep the family holiday celebrations away from the actual holiday itself.

[ellabee]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 34w2d, cantaloupe

Symptoms:
Being large. Stretchies . Disbelief that I have another 6ish weeks since I can't imagine feeling any bigger than this.

Appointments:
Belly check tomorrow.

To Do's:
Not much right now... I had a few productive days where I washed and cleaned everything I had for the baby. After I get home from xmas travel I'll focus on packing a hospital bag and firming up plans with my in-laws for DD while in labor.

Rants/Raves/Randoms:
I'm so over weighing myself at these appointments. It's just so so hard during the holiday season to see those numbers creep up. I just passed my final pregnancy weight with DD, so I'm feeling pretty down about that. I just keep telling myself that we are done with kids after this and after I'm done nursing I can focus on getting my body back.

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids?
We celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas too (::high five:: emilie!). My mom does a big latke party that I'm excited for DD to get into. I also think DD will love decorating a tree.

[mikaela20]

Hav'nt done one of these in a while.

Weeks/Size of Baby: 28 weeks/coconut

Symptoms: Pelvic pain or RLP. Pain down there all the time when I'm walking or getting up from sitting. Also I'm so exhausted - I just want to sleep all day everyday. But I have to work


Appointments: Next week

To Do's: Everything! I feel so unprepared and time is just flying by. We did just hire a doula so I feel good I got that done. I feel better knowing someone will be there to support us since we are not planning on doing any courses and I am not in the mood to do any reading/research on anything labour related. I'm usually such a planner but I have no energy to do anything anymore.

Rants/Raves/Randoms:

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids? Going to a farm to cut down a real Christmas tree. We do it every year, although we are late getting it up this year.

[thelittleredm]

Welcome to third tri mikaela20!

[kartish]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 32 weeks, plastic scooter board

Symptoms: mood swings and short temper, tired always.

Appointments: had one yesterday, baby is measuring ahead and bit but the doctor thinks that I'm doing good on the GD diet.

To Do's: DH and I worked in the future nursery yesterday and that was good to make a little progress in there



Rants/Raves/Randoms:

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids? When I was little we always went to the Christmas village and saw the lights, we've taken V there this year and he loved it. Other traditions have sadly passed by as people got older or passed away and so I think we'll have to make new ones for the little ones.

[emilie]

cosmicav I just saw your question about pumps - YES your insurance should pay for a pump if you're in the US. Call them and ask what the deal is. I actually didn't go directly through my insurance - I used a company called Aero.flow that did all the insurance paperwork for me - I used them on a recommendation from a friend and my experience was very very easy.

[wildflower810]

Weeks/Size of Baby: 30w2d. Size... about 3 lbs and 16 inches long. I realized that baby will nearly TRIPLE in weight between now and birth and I gulped. My belly doesn't have that kind of room in it!

Symptoms: BH, nausea, aches, insomnia. All the fun stuff.

Appointments: Belly check on Tuesday. Hoping that kiddo is indeed head down after hanging out breech for a month.

To Do's: Everything. This poor 2nd kid. After we are done traveling for the holidays I will be hitting serious "getting ready" mode, hopefully. This includes transitioning DS1 to a toddler bed and getting him potty trained.

Rants/Raves/Randoms: I'm over the nausea. Seriously.

For fun: what's a holiday tradition you enjoy and hope to pass on to your kids? Christmas cookies! Not sugar cookies with sprinkles... but all of my grandmas and great grandma's recipes. Everything from fudge to lemon bars. Soooo good and sooo many calories!