Pregnant w/Multiples Check-In 12.12.13

[LydiaDeetz]

Good Afternoon ladies!!



Week/Team/Fruit:

Appointments this week:

Symptoms:

Rants/Raves/Questions:

GTKY: Since we seem to have a lot of Harry Potter fans in here, which book and/or movie is THE best and why?

@wineandcupcakes - Twins due February
nomnom - B/G Twins due February
@jacks605 - B/G Twins due February
HeyMrsPotter - Twins due February
callmeKD – B/G twins due March
dukegirlsc - B/G twins due March
nic1231 – B/G twins due April
mustloveerica - Twins due April
LydiaDeetz - Twin girls due April
DVMmomma - Twin girls due April
fightersince83 – Triplet boys due May
river - Twins due May
lch1309 - Twins due May
Run20K - B/G Twins due May
lastkiss - Twins due May
lindsay - Twins due June
lotusbee - Twins due Junelastkiss - Twins due May
Crisco Salad - Twins due July
twotxmommies - Twins due July

Edited to fix tags

[LydiaDeetz]

24 weeks / team pink / eggplants

I have my glucose test Friday morning. I'm not worried, but not looking forward to entertaining DD in the waiting room another hour on top the usual hour we inevitably end up waiting to see the OB

Still having lots of lower back and hip pain. I plan to ask the doctor how much tylenol I can take in a day, but what are the rest of you all doing for pain?

GTKY: My favorite HP book and movie is Goblet of Fire. I really like who Harry has become in the movie, and of course the book was so much better developing him. Also, I love (the) mermaids.

[fightersince83]

17 weeks 2 days/team blue/ pomegranates

I have an MFM appt on Thursday so we'll be checking my cervix again. Fx that bed rest has at least kept it stable if not helped it get longer.
Still getting nausea and vomiting. I'm hoping that it goes away soon but not sure if that's just wishful thinking since I'm carrying triplets. Heart burn is getting bad (probably because everything is getting squished up). Aches & having a hard time with clothes mostly pj's.
QOTW: idk, I enjoyed the movies, never read the books. Can't say I have a favorite but I'll watch them if they're on

[nomnom]

Week/Team/Fruit: 29w4d, team purple, pineapples?

Appointments this week: None this week. OB checkup next week.

Symptoms: Back and belly pain if I don't rest enough. More tired from less activity. The usual. LydiaDeetz The pain usually isn't bad enough for me to bother with tylenol. If it is, I really overdid it and I should just sit my ass down and rest until it hurts less. YMMV.

Rants/Raves/Questions: I still haven't found a good winter weather gear solution. I'm trying another resale shop, Farm & Fleet, and Gander Mountain this afternoon.

GTKY: Since we seem to have a lot of Harry Potter fans in here, which book and/or movie is THE best and why? I don't remember the books as well because I only read them once. Of the movies, I think I like Deathly Hallows II best because it gets outside of Hogwarts more and shows all the kids becoming the adults they need to be. Oddly, it's not the movie I watch most.

[Crisco Salad]

Week/Team/Fruit:
11+2 / finding out/ Brussels sprouts

Appointments this week:
Nope, none this week

Symptoms:
Headache and exhaustion. I'm starting to get over the first tri nausea but I think I'm starting to sleep funny which is causing me tension headaches from neck pain.

Rants/Raves/Questions:
Nope, nothing this week.


GTKY: Since we seem to have a lot of Harry Potter fans in here, which book and/or movie is THE best and why?
My favorite book is Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (I have never met anyone else who liked this book) - I loved learning about Snape and his life and backstory and I loved Slughorn.
My favorite movie was Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 because of the battle of Hogwarts.

[Run20K]

Week/Team/Fruit: 14+3/Purple/Brilliant Beet

Appointments this week: None

Symptoms: Starting to feel movement (taps)?

Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm a stomach sleeper, but feel like those days are coming to a quick end. If you sleep the same way, when did you stop?

GTKY: Since we seem to have a lot of Harry Potter fans in here, which book and/or movie is THE best and why? I don't remember. I read them all 10-15 years ago I think. I liked it when things got scary, like when Professor Umbridge appeared (Order of the Phoenix?).

[LydiaDeetz]

Run20K I'm a belly sleeper and that came to an end right around 12/14 weeks... I miss it so much

[DVMmomma]

Run20K last night was the first night that I realized belly sleeping is no longer possible (20 weeks). Right around the time you're at I had to start limiting it too and I remember being super annoyed. It's pretty much an impossibility at this point and baby B quickly lets me know it ain't gonna happen if I try.

[DVMmomma]

20 weeks (what?!) / team pink / bananas

I just wrapped up my a/s at the perinatologist's office. It took 3 hours all said and done. Cardiologist gave us the two thumbs up and so did perinatologist so I've been 'cleared' to deliver at the hospital closer to our house vs the one in the city with all the specialists. This pleases me greatly. Rush hour traffic would have made that a 45+ minute drive. Ain't nobody want that during labor.

Now I'm at the dealership we bought our Pacifica at (still can't call it a 'van') because the dash panel is scratched

No bad symptoms really. I have lower back pain too but that's par for the course for me. Apparently I have uneven legs or something so I've always had some mild chronic pain when I get too behind on my chiropractor visits.

I think my rant is the same- these two do not stop moving. Such a blessing and a curse at the same time. I don't think I have any questions you guys haven't already answered

GTKY: ok no one judge me. I've never watched a Harry Potter movie. Also never read any of the books. I hear they're good, just not my style so I haven't taken the time for them.

[lastkiss]

Week: 17wks/game controllers

Appts: nothing this week. Next week to the OB

Symptoms: still exhausted. I'm starting to think it'll be here for the entire pregnancy. Heartburn started this week.
Yesterday my hips and back were sore after an afternoon on my feet.

R/R/Q: nothing this week

GTKY: I'm in the same boat as DVMmomma. I've never seen the movies, only read the first book. It was good but I didn't get sucked in that I had to go read the others

[dukegirlsc]

LydiaDeetz I feel you on the back and hip pain. I am having acupuncture and massage every 2 weeks and seeing the chiropractor weekly. It really seems to help. I also recommend warm Epsom salt baths for the muscle soreness! I hope you get some relief!

[Deleted]

31 weeks, 4 days. Team Purple.

Actually at L&D now for the first of many NST's. Nurse gave up on finding heartbeats and ordered an ultrasound. She was like really two anterior placentas??! She's gonna like me! Esp since I come back on friday for another.

Rant- feeling big and not sleeping well anymore.

Fav movie: first one. Fav Book: deathly Hallows

Edit to update. Well another reason heartbeats were hard to find is id told nurse both were breech- nope both moved to trans right! I had her on a goose chase looking in the totally wrong section of my tummy! Guess we'll see where these 2 are at Friday morning. 😜

[callmeKD]

Week/Team/Fruit: 28 weeks/coconuts/purple

Appointments this week: none

Symptoms: tired, swollen feet

Rants/Raves/Questions: nada

GTKY: Since we seem to have a lot of Harry Potter fans in here, which book and/or movie is THE best and why? Goblet of Fire for the book and Sorcerer's Stone for movie

[DVMmomma]

@wineandcupcakes no advice on the calorie intake but +1 on not being sure how much to eat! I was just thinking yesterday that I eat when I'm hungry. But that's about it. I don't feel like I'm eating 'enough'.

[nomnom]

@wineandcupcakes The general guideline for third trimester is 900 calories extra for the babies.

[nic1231]

23+6/purple/barbie dolls

Appointment tomorrow 12/14 24 week appt.

Been really tired. I have been starting to get more access and pains through the days.

Nothing at the moment.

GTKY: I've only seen the first movie so I have not much say lol

[callmeKD]

@wineandcupcakes mine were measuring 2 lbs 10 oz and 2 lbs 4 oz at my 28 week u/s on Friday. Doctor wasn't concerned. Are you closer to 30 weeks right now? (On mobile so I can't see)

[nic1231]

Dec 13, 2016 13:14:35 GMT -5 nomnom said:

Week/
Rants/Raves/Questions: I still haven't found a good winter weather gear solution. I'm trying another resale shop, Farm & Fleet, and Gander Mountain this afternoon.

I'm in the same boat, I don't want to spend a ton but it's gotten so cold here in MN I need something now lol

[DVMmomma]

Dec 13, 2016 21:49:54 GMT -5 nic1231 said:

Dec 13, 2016 13:14:35 GMT -5 nomnom said:

Week/
Rants/Raves/Questions: I still haven't found a good winter weather gear solution. I'm trying another resale shop, Farm & Fleet, and Gander Mountain this afternoon.

I'm in the same boat, I don't want to spend a ton but it's gotten so cold here in MN I need something now lol

Ugh it's terrible!! Driving to my appt today my car said -10. I was like uhhhhhh. No thanks. Too soon Minnesota. Too soon.

[callmeKD]

Dec 13, 2016 22:20:28 GMT -5 DVMmomma said:

Dec 13, 2016 21:49:54 GMT -5 nic1231 said:

I'm in the same boat, I don't want to spend a ton but it's gotten so cold here in MN I need something now lol

Ugh it's terrible!! Driving to my appt today my car said -10. I was like uhhhhhh. No thanks. Too soon Minnesota. Too soon.

I bought some winter boots at Costco for $30. And an old navy maternity jacket. This weather is awful

[callmeKD]

Dec 13, 2016 23:55:33 GMT -5 @wineandcupcakes said:

Dec 13, 2016 22:44:31 GMT -5 callmeKD said:

I bought some winter boots at Costco for $30. And an old navy maternity jacket. This weather is awful

How's the Old Navy jacket? I find they often aren't that warm. What do you think? I've been wearing a vest and a light fall jacket but neither zip/button and it's getting so cold!

the jacket is working well for me. and it's been below zero here for the last few days. 

[nomnom]

I may have found a jacket solution. I can wear one of my fleece jackets (open), wear a thick insulated sweater jacket with a hood (MH's), and if I need a wind break I can add MH's thin Cabe.la's jacket, which is really good at blocking wind. Basically I steal all of MH's jackets except his really big parka, which he can wear.

[nic1231]

Dec 14, 2016 10:19:01 GMT -5 nomnom said:

I may have found a jacket solution. I can wear one of my fleece jackets (open), wear a thick insulated sweater jacket with a hood (MH's), and if I need a wind break I can add MH's thin Cabe.la's jacket, which is really good at blocking wind. Basically I steal all of MH's jackets except his really big parka, which he can wear.

Good plan. The week my bf was gone hunting I hijacked his snowmobile jacket lol

[Deleted]

Really hoping my NST tomorrow morning goes quick. I blocked off an hour st work and reallly really want to take a half day of vacation. Oh well worst case I slid stay 45 minutes late tonite so that should help.

[fightersince83]

Cervix update: my measurement went up from 2.6 to 3.5! The bed rest really seems to be helping!

[callmeKD]

Dec 15, 2016 21:37:16 GMT -5 fightersince83 said:

Cervix update: my measurement went up from 2.6 to 3.5! The bed rest really seems to be helping!

That's great!!!

[DVMmomma]

Welp. It finally happened. A client at work "and you're super pregnant! You poor thing". Nope. Only half baked. It's just twins. This was at 4am. She's lucky I didn't punch her.

[river]

Hi everyone! Work did me in this week, so I've been MIA.

fightersince83, I'm so happy that the bed rest is working for you! Fantastic news!!

I have IF brain acting up a bit lately. I see my ob on the 21st (18w6d), so I'll at least hear the heartbeats. The AFP draw is that day as well. Luckily, with Christmas and seeing my nieces and nephew and running around, I should be busy enough not to worry about it. But then the 30th is the A/S, so worry will kick in big time.

I'm still getting round ligament pains, but am otherwise feeling pretty good. I'm totally out at work now and people are so excited when I tell them boy/girl twins. It's a little strange how invested other people are, but I know the comments are just starting. We still need to take the plunge on a car, which will likely happen after Christmas.