Ticker Change Week of 4/10

[mrshall1027]

I hope it's ok that I post this

How far along are you?

What is baby's size?

Any appointments this week?

How are you feeling?

Vents/Questions/Concerns:

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan?

[jt2378]

How far along are you? 21+1

What is baby's size? Bok Choy

Any appointments this week? No, nothing this week

How are you feeling? Eh so so, I'm on antibiotics because they swabbed me to check for yeast infection since it can sometimes be weird and cause spotting but it turns out to be Bacterial Vagnosis, UGH...This is new, never had that. So on call doc from the weekend prescribes cream but I get a call from my OB who doesn't agree wit that course of treatment so now I'm on oral antibiotics, fun fun!

Vents/Questions/Concerns:

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? My birth plan will be the same as last time, go with the flow! I went in blind really which actually I think was better for me given my nature to worry and stress. Of course I'm not totally blind this go around but we'll see! I had the mindset with my first that I would see how it goes without meds because the epi with the spinal kind of freaks me out and the whole being numb seems scary. It worked out the first time so hoping for the same results

[Deleted]

How far along are you? 20w2d

What is baby's size? A paper airplane

Any appointments this week? Anatomy scan yesterday. LO looked great and is ~12 oz. Team green.

How are you feeling? Constipation, fatigue, hip/pelvic pain

Vents/Questions/Concerns: nope

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? Same as last time: get to the hospital before baby's born. Epidural if I want it (probably). Vaginal birth if baby and I are doing ok. Hoping to get skin to skin immediately this time. (DS went to the nursery for a few hours for breathing problems). I'm pretty go with the flow with this and won't be writing anything up.

[happyfeet9]

How far along are you? 21+1

What is baby's size? 2 carrots

Any appointments this week? Not this week

How are you feeling? Really tired and my hips are super sore

Vents/Questions/Concerns: Nope

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan?
My birth plan will be the same as last time; make sure that the babies and I are healthy and they arrive safely.
Not to scare anyone, but after a 40 hour failed induction and emergency c-section with my first, I'm very happy that I didn't have a detailed plan. It made it much easier to be present in the moment, make the best decisions, and enjoy the experience overall.
I'll be having an RCS this time.

[jessa1228]

How far along are you? 22 weeks

What is baby's size? A water bottle, or an ear of corn

Any appointments this week? Nope

How are you feeling? Achy and sore. I've been getting headaches a lot lately too. Heartburn is slowly getting worse.

Vents/Questions/Concerns: I made a list of potential baby names and am waiting for H to make a list so we can compare. I have this feeling we're going to come up with completely different styles of names 😒

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? Not really. I didn't have one with DS either. I think I would feel too much pressure and anxiety to stick to that plan should something go differently than expected.

[addymac]

How far along are you? 21+4

What is baby's size? A baby bok choy!

Any appointments this week? Nope nada

How are you feeling? Ok! Just my usual constipation and when I wake up nausea. Oh also sleeping like shit but I'm pretty sure that's at least 50% bc of our shitty mattress and I'm trying to convince DH to buy our new one now instead of waiting til we move at the end of May.

Vents/Questions/Concerns: I'm kind of tired of people at work only talking to me about my pregnancy. Like, I'm more than just a pregnant person. Remember last week when you'd just talk to me? And now it's like ok enough!

My sister called my DH saying she wants to plan a surprise visit and possibly a surprise shower. Thing is, I have like 5 friends to invite to it that live in my city, 4 if it's after middle of June since my bff is moving out of state. And two of them overlap with being the ones who will throw me a work shower. I feel so lame about it but I feel like that few people is dumb to have a shower. And we have no family here so it'll literally be like 6 people. Also, she's super broke- like sleeping on an air mattress bc she recently moved and got a new job after 6ish months of unemployment and doesn't have enough money in savings to buy a mattress yet. So the idea of her spending money on a party for me makes me feel awful. But it's supposed to be a surprise so how do I dissuade her? Idk. Poor DH was like I have to tell you bc I know you hate surprises and this is a big deal.

Things seem to be moving forward with the buying of the condo! I'm so excited! It may really be happening!!

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? I won't do one. Working in the nicu alongside l&d, the joke is "oh you have a birth plan? Let me prep the OR for you.." so I'm just gonna go with the flow. I'd like to try without meds but DH thinks I would last all of two seconds. And sometimes (most times) he knows me better than I know myself sooooo we will see. Otherwise, I honestly just want a healthy safe delivery and baby.

[pennylane]

How far along are you? 21 weeks

What is baby's size? Baby bok choy

Any appointments this week? Had my anatomy scan last week. Baby girl is uncooperative! I have to go back to finish measurements because she would not switch positions for anything. I see the OB next week.

How are you feeling? I am currently getting over a stomach bug, so I have definitely felt better. Some back and crotch pain.

Vents/Questions/Concerns: This baby is laying across the bottom of my belly where my pants hit, and it is so uncomfortable.

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? My plan is to get baby out safe and healthy. (But it'd be nice to not have a super long induction like I did with DS)

[yoshijo28]

mrshall1027 thanks for posting 😀
I'm slammed at work this week

How far along are you? 23+5 almost at Vday!

What is baby's size? Chinchilla


Any appointments this week? Nope

How are you feeling?
Good!

Vents/Questions/Concerns: I got nothin. Love feeling her flip or whatever she's doing in there

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? I've thought that I needed to ask you ladies bc I have no clue. I hope my placenta previa goes away so I can do a VB. Always thought epidural for sure but maybe not? Eta best case will be delayed cord clamping and skin to skin

[cwbh928]

How far along are you? 21 weeks!

What is baby's size? Baby Bok Chou

Any appointments this week? Yes, the typical vitals appointment Friday! We had a second anatomy scan last week and thankfully they were able to find the stomach!

How are you feeling? Feeling pretty good. No new symptoms.

Vents/Questions/Concerns: so relieved that they were able to see the stomach filled! I was really getting myself worked up. I did find out that I have to see my regular OB, plus now I need to go every four weeks to a MFM becuase of my blood pressure issue last time.

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? I sort of wrote a birth plan last time, but since I was induced I didn't get to follow it as well as I wanted. Plus my midwife couldn't make it so I have some random doctor. I am going to try a write one up this time. I have a few things I absolutely want, including delayed cord clamping. So it's just a mattter of sitting down and talking to my midwife again about how I want things to go!

[mrshall1027]

How far along are you? 21w1d

What is baby's size? A Chipotle burrito

Any appointments this week? Nope

How are you feeling? So tired. I haven't been able to catch up on energy since last week. We've just been going non stop it seems. I kinda just want to chill out at home this weekend, so we'll see if we can make that happen.

Vents/Questions/Concerns: I ordered his crib on Monday! After last weeks appt, I've really been freaking out about him coming early so I am pushing to get things ready sooner than later.

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan? I had one for my daughter and the stupid hospital staff completely ignored it. That hospital was the worst and I'm so glad I won't be using them again since we are in a different area now. I asked my OB a few questions about labor/delivery at my last appt and the key things that are important to me are ok with her, so that made me feel much better. I will be writing up another one just because it'll make me feel better and more prepared. I am planning on having a scheduled c section and even if he does come early, I can still request a c section, so it'll pretty much be the same no matter what.

[razzy]

I've not been very active on this board but I'm going to try to jump in and participate more now!

How far along are you? 23 weeks today

What is baby's size? Grapefruit

Any appointments this week? I have a follow up a/s on Monday

How are you feeling? Pretty good but ridiculously hungry the past few days.

Vents/Questions/Concerns:

QOTW: Have you thought of or written up a birth plan?[/quote]

I had such an amazing (but long) labor with my daughter I wouldn't mind having something similar with her. Epidural yes forsure. And just going with the flow!