~~~3rd tri check in 2/23~~~

[kmc84]

Welcome to the 3rd Tri Check In!

We will welcome ladies at 28 weeks until their LO(s) make their grand entrance!
Please let me know if you would like to be added and include your EDD, team status, and how many beans are cooking. If you see anything that needs to be changed, let me know!
Let us know how many weeks you are, if you have any updates, and any upcoming appointments.


QOTW: Favorite movie?

Congratulations on your new arrivals:
Robeano RCS 1/28 brought sweet lil Beatrix
runawaylaurel welcomed baby Dane on 2/9

FEBRUARY
anchovies 2/17/15 (team green)

MARCH
@ducky719 3/8/15 (girl)
snarkysparklefart 3/9/15 (girl)
lib1974 3/27/15 (girl)

APRIL
aliciar6 4/8/15 
kmc84 4/11/15 (girl)
ProfessorChaos 4/17/15 (girl)

MAY
gsancho 5/2/15 (girl)
sugar4bri 5/7/15 (B/G twins)
rella22 5/7/15 (girl)

[kmc84]

Hi ladies, sorry for posting so late....I had a loooong day

I have been having a ton of BH the last two days, which was a noticeable change. I am fairly certain I've lost my mucus plug over the last two day also. My NST today had enough contractions on it that it earned me a vag u/s and abdominal u/s. Vag u/s showed cervix still long enough not to be a concern. Abd u/s showed good fluid levels and a baby that is STILL breach Because of the change in 'discharge' I also got the pleasure of having swab cultures done, but the wouldn't do the strep swab because that is only good for 4 weeks....I highly doubt I'm still going to be pregnant in 4 weeks.... The OB also manually checked for dilation and firmness and was happy with how things felt. I also need more blood work this week to check on liver function since I'm still crazy itchy. I start twice weekly NSTs next week.

I don't mean to sound like a brat, so I am very sorry if I do, but I'll be heartbroken if I need a c/s simply because baby is breech. I know it's not the end of the world, but I've already had a vaginal birth and I would really like to stick with that plan. External version isn't an option until 37-38 weeks since it can cause labor. They can't do it if your in labor or if your water breaks, so I'm really not counting on that as an option at all. A breech delivery is not a option, and I'm not sure if I'd want to attempt that anyway. I'm going to try acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic to get this kid to turn. My house is full of stairs and I have a 2 year old.....I really do not want a c section. I know everything will work out one way or the other, but I feel like I'm heading toward a c section and a premie who's going to need some NICU time. I pray this kid flips and my ute calms the heck down!

QOTW: I can watch Pretty Woman anytime it's on TV; I never get sick of it. I do hate the part where she gets hit by Jason Alexander.....that part just really bothers me no matter how many times I see it.

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Oh kmc84! I would be so upset too if i were in your position. That is a lot to take in. Hugs mama!

I am 38w1d today and am happy to see my name creep up the list. I tried reminding myself that this will prob be my last pregnancy tonight and to enjoy it bc honestly I'm so miserable and just don't want to be pregnant anymore.

***Start of sob story. I was reading one of my pregnancy books and it said '2 weeks to go, 4 max'. The thought of being pregnant for 4 more weeks had me in tears. Physically it's becoming more and more difficult to parent my 2 yr old. My latest pain is the stabbing sensations i am getting in my inner thighs just by my lady bit region. It's horrible enough to take my breath away and cause me to buckle my knees to relieve pressure. I'd rather not fall while pregnant thank you. Anyway, I'm sure the pain is from her settling in lower. I'm really trying my best to be as happy as possible...and most of the time i am. I am just anxious. Anxious to meet this little girl and anxious to start feeling normal again. End of sob story. ***

Qotw: can i say Tangled? I dont really have a fav movie of all time but DD likes that one. It cracks me up every time!

[kmc84]

((Hugs)) @ducky719

3rd tri seems like such a mix of emotions! Today seriously exhausted me. I had an ugly cry in the OB parking lot and I seriously could have napped right then and there!

[sunshinedaisies]

Hi all! Can I be added please? EDD 5/16/15 - boy.

I can't even imagine doing this and chasing after a little one! @ducky719,, hope your delivery comes soon rather than later, and kmc84, hopefully you can stick it out for a bit longer and your LO flips!

So excited to be in third trimester! I'm 28+2 today and feeling pretty good. I just went home for a quick visit (about 48 hours) with DH and my puppy, it was amazing to see them but bittersweet for so many reasons. I can't wait to be back in 4 weeks for a longer visit (and my shower!). Not much going on this week, next few weeks are crazy busy with appointments though - I think I have one a week for the next 3 weeks.

QOTW: I'm not even sure how to answer this! Series - Harry Potter, but otherwise it depends on my mood and probably changes over the years. I can always watch Father of the Bride part 2 (where mom and daughter are pregnant together) - love it. And pretty much any disney movie.

[lolasky]

Can I also be added to the check in?

FTM, EDD 5/15/2015, boy

28w4d today!

Congrats to the ladies who have delivered!

Meanwhile, I'm getting increasingly uncomfortable, and I feel bad about it bc it seems so early! Am I a wimp? Heartburn, pressure, pains by my ribs, lower back pain, uncomfortable wearing a bra... Etc! Oh my.

QOTW: Fav movie: I could watch Love Actually over and over. And I used to watch Something About Mary pretty often! I also will not say no to watching the Star Trek movie...

[ProfessorChaos]

Thanks for the check in! Where is anchovies? Seems like there might be a baby by now!!

kmc84 - Yikes! Sounds like you are getting close! I'm sorry baby is breech. Have you tried the spinning babies exercises? Not sure if they've ever been studied for effectiveness, but the MW population swears by them. Sending ((hugs)) and inverting thoughts your way!

@ducky719 - Ugh, I'm only 32+4, but they idea of going to 42 weeks already makes me want to cry. You sound so uncomfortable right now! I hope you don't have much longer to go. ((hugs))

sunshinedaisies - Welcome to the third tri! Hope you continue feeling good for a while. Just in case, though, get as much done as possible right now--I wish someone had said that to me at the time!

lolasky - Welcome to the third tri also! Sorry you're uncomfortable. Are you taking anything for the heartburn?

AFM, I'm 32+4 and not terribly happy. I went from measuring 28 cm to 33 cm in two weeks, so it's not just my imagination that makes me feel huge. DH says I look like Homer Simpson, and I say DH's lucky to be alive. Yesterday I had a total meltdown--I have a very stressful week (I should be working right now!), and I woke up at 2 AM for no good reason. I was really in some pain--I keep tweaking my back by sleeping funny, which makes it even harder to find a good sleeping position. And my ribs were hurting bc Little Girl spent All.Day.Sunday kicking them. I did everything I could to go back to sleep, but eventually the heartburn started, too, so I checked my clock and found out it was already 6 AM, meaning almost time to get up and I had gotten only 4 hours of sleep. I lost it, and started ugly sobbing. DH said he thought I was bleeding or had similar indications of something really wrong. I went into work for a few hours, but didn't stay long so I could come back home and sleep. Today I woke up at 5:30, so I guess that's better.

Other news: baby was head down as of Friday, so that's a relief. My main shower is Saturday, and my mom and in-laws will be in town for it, and to help with baby prep. DH is almost done with all the house construction, and once this week is over my life will be a lot less stressful. So I just need to get through the next few days and hopefully I can relax some!

In the meantime, I think we should all use the following link to pick our spirit animal.
news.distractify.com/abby-s-marino/furry-baby-bump/
I'm going with this orangutang (I think?) as this is how I feel in the mornings:


ETA QOTW: The BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. It doesn't get any better than that!

[lolasky]

ProfessorChaos I love that version of Pride and Prejudice!!! And I'm taking Tums whenever the heartburn gets bad which takes the edge off a little bit. My DH thinks I'm crazy, but I'm resisting taking more meds bc I feel like I'm taking so many already! Between prenatal + folic acid + unisom/B6 + colace + tums as needed - wah!

[kmc84]

So I'm going back to the OB at 1 and DH is taking his first FMLA day.... DH let me sleep until 8, I got up and sat on the potty and started throwing up at the same time I then have proceeded to have contractions at least every 10 minutes whether I'm sitting, standing, in a warm shower..... I'm so over this, yet I'm terrified of baby coming this early... I feel like a hot freakin mess! So with that, this is my animal for the day.....

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kmc84 gf i am getting really worried for you dear. I'm sure you are really concerned too. Pls update as soon as you can after your appt.

ProfessorChaos, dude...DH's and their comments. The other day i got some oily salad dressing on my stomach. DH walked over and said between that and my stomach i looked like i was a dirty auto mechanic. I just looked at him and thought he must want to die.

[snarkysparklefart]

Hi everyone! Hugs kmc84, good luck with all you've got going on over there!

AFM:
38+1, no major updates here, regular twice weekly NSTs and Monday OB appointments. Yesterday I saw the only doc I don't like in my practice and he was such a jerk, I'm still processing and don't really want to talk much more about it, he's just anti VBAC and I don't appreciate feeling 'talked down to' when I've absolutely done my research and know what I know. I am only able to say hat much without crying about it. Also my brother and SIL came to town last week and left me with an unpleasant cold, so now I'm sneeze-cough-peeing myself. Lovely.

QOTW: I LOVE movies. Can I just say Tarantino flicks, and Guy Ritchie Flicks? Ok, if I have to pick one, Pulp Fiction. Or Silence of the Lambs. fried Green Tomatoes if it comes down to girly movies. I love movies!! Maybe I'll watch one to make myself feel better.

[gsancho]

kmc84, I hope the craziness and contractions subside - keep us posted. I'll be praying your little one can keep cooking.

I'm 30w2d today. Not much new...seeing her move more and more, which is great. I do get frustrated by how quickly I get worn out. One trip to BBB on Saturday and I was out of it the rest of the day, even after a 2hr nap. I don't know how you ladies with kiddos do it!

QOTW: You're going to think I'm some weirdo, but I like dark movies. Favorites are Eternal Sunshine, Usual Suspects, Silence of the Lambs...I also love Step Brothers and Bridesmaids, so that lightens the mood!

[Aimothy]

Marching my way right on over to 3rd tri! It's so weird to be with teh ladies who are weeks away from delivery. I don't feel like that's me, even though it's going to happen sooner rather than later.

I am 28+2 today, due 5/17/15 with a little boy.

Yesterday's routine OB exam included the 1 hr glucose test. The doctor and nurse said they'd get my results out right away, possibly even by later that day, so I'm going with no news is good news? And in the mean time, I'm eating all the things that might possibly be taken away if I didn't pass.

QOTW: I would have to say I could probably watch Steel Magnolias over and over and over.

[rella22]

Omg these gifs are making me lol...

Almost 30 weeks here, and it's getting harder and more exhausting every day. The bitter coldness doesn't make me want to leave the house any more than feeling huge and tired. Not much else to say other than that...

QOTW: I love anything that makes me laugh, and most importantly the movie Stepbrothers!

[kmc84]

So, here's my update:

After an hour long NST due to an uncooperative baby...things looks ok. Cervix is still closed, I'm still having contractions, and they are still not concerned. My uterus is 'irritable' and they did a fetal fibronectin swab that I can get results for tomorrow.

I'm so exhausted today and I don't really know why! I'm going to take a nap since DH is home to keep DD occupied.....

Thanks for the well wishes ladies!

[viola]

I was just lurking here before I get to join next week and have to give T&Ps to kmc84
I hope your ute can calm the F down and you get a few more weeks for that baby to flip!

[kmc84]

Aaaaaaaand the latest in my world....

My OB called this morning because my fetal fibronectin came back positive So, I'm waiting for a call back to let me know when to head to the hospital today to get steroids for the baby.  Since I have type 1 diabetes, this earns me an overnight stay to keep a close eye on my blood sugars..... I'd be lying if I said I didn't have another ugly cry.  Why can't things be simple once we get pregnant? Ugg.....

I still just don't feel right.  I'm still contracting and I feel very shaky today.  I also keep having to go to the bathroom which is making me even more nervous about pre term labor.... 

My spirit animal remains the grumpy cat today

[ProfessorChaos]

Feb 25, 2015 10:11:36 GMT -5 kmc84 said:

Aaaaaaaand the latest in my world....

My OB called this morning because my fetal fibronectin came back positive So, I'm waiting for a call back to let me know when to head to the hospital today to get steroids for the baby.  Since I have type 1 diabetes, this earns me an overnight stay to keep a close eye on my blood sugars..... I'd be lying if I said I didn't have another ugly cry.  Why can't things be simple once we get pregnant? Ugg.....

I still just don't feel right.  I'm still contracting and I feel very shaky today.  I also keep having to go to the bathroom which is making me even more nervous about pre term labor.... 

My spirit animal remains the grumpy cat today

Sending big ((hugs)) to you. I hope you can hold on to your little one a bit longer!

[kmc84]

I'm all checked in awaiting my first shot in the arse....

NST looks good. Still contracting, but not as often as yesterday.

I didn't get to have lunch, so my bestie who works near the hospital, brought me some fruits and veggies to snack on, along with some trashy magazines to keep me entertained love her!

[Aimothy]

kmc84,I hope that those trashy magazines are turning your time in the hospital a little bit brighter. I'm glad the NST looks good!

[amshark]

Oof! Third Tri is having a rough week on PAIF. ((Hugs)) to everyone.  kmc84, can you add me?  EDD 29 April, b/g twins

AFM - I'm 50+ days in on this hospital bed rest thing. I get a u/s 2x/week, a growth scan every 3 weeks, and a NST 3x/day for at least an hour each time (more if both babies don't stay on the heart monitor long enough). I'm glad to have the reassurance that they're doing well, but I just wish it weren't always so uncomfortable. Between the gel-belly, the itchy velcro straps, and the awkward incline (which causes me to actively leak amniotic fluid - a gross/uncomfortable/troublesome feeling), I will be glad when the NSTs are done.
I passed some weird, dark blood clots earlier this week, but I'm back to mostly clear fluid now. I'm scheduled for a c/s at 34w on 18 March. I wanted a vaginal birth, but I wanted a whole lot of things I'm not going to get (like a Spring birthday for my LOs), and I've learned to accept most of them as just the way things are going to be. Sitting here at 31w, it feels like 34w is totally within my grasp - and even if I don't make it that far, I've come a very long way.

QOTW: I don't know if I can choose just one movie, so here's my short list: Singing in the Rain (Marry me, Don Lockwood aka Gene Kelly), West Side Story (I can sing the whole thing - not well, but still), Planes, Trains & Automobiles (in the hospital, I constantly find myself thinking of John Candy's Del Griffith saying, "I haven't been home in years." *tear*), and finally, Shawshank Redemption ("Get busy living or get busy dying" - Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman, you only make Stephen King's brilliance shine brighter).

Spirit Animal - For some reason, I just identify with the goat.

[lolasky]

kmc84 I'm sorry that you're going through this! My T&Ps for you!!!

[lib1974]

Hi ladies! Sorry I have been really MIA lately. Been working a ton to get ready for my maternity leave, that coupled with I am just plain exhausted everyday. So since my bed rest I have bi-weekly appts, a nst on Monday's and an u/s on Thursday's. This past Monday my contractions were 3 minutes apart so the did a cervical check, I am not dilated it's completely closed but my contractions are getting more frequent each day and more intense. Labor is going to be fun! Lol
I'm 36 weeks tomorrow so we are hoping for a couple more weeks of baking but if she comes, well she just does. Have my car seat and bag in the car ready to go!

Can't remember who said above about their ribs but mine are SO painful. She won't get out of them. It started at about 27 weeks and has continued to get worse. Ready to have my body back

Movie - gah you would think that would be an easy answer but noooo. Love Actually is a good choice for sure so until I can think of mine I'll go with that one too.

Spirit animal, I'm going to go with a lioness. The bottom one is how I, in reality, feel towards out people these days. Especially when they have dumb comments about my pregnancy like "you are so big already!" Ugh

[kmc84]

Well I should be outta here a little after 4pm when I get my second shot.

Blood sugars have been pretty decent and baby is happy on the NSTs. I'm still contracting, but the docs don't seem too concerned. I am set up for OB visits and NSTs every Monday and Tuesday until kiddo is here.

[gsancho]

Glad things are looking better kmc84 ! Do you feel a little less shaky today?

[mrswillie]

Can I be added?

I'm 38w1d with a boy. My EDD is 3/11; however, I'm scheduled for an RCS next Wednesday, 3/4. I had my final OB appt today.

I'm flipping exhausted, out of breath, can't move and baby is REALLY active and making sure to hit just about every uncomfortable point he can. The great news is one more day of work before my leave starts! Thank goodness!

@kmc34 glad things turned out ok so far! Good luck!

[kmc84]

Feb 26, 2015 10:51:32 GMT -5 gsancho said:

Glad things are looking better kmc84 ! Do you feel a little less shaky today?

I got to come home yesterday after my 4 pm shot of steroids. I slept like such crap in the hospital, I was up from 3 am yesterday I was less shakey, just beyond exhausted! Contractions are still happening, but not as frequent. I'm happy baby got steroids so if anything crazy happens, hopefully her breathing will be strong. I'll be at the OB every Monday and Thursday from here to the end!

ETA- sorry, I just realized I repeated myself....darn you 5 am insomnia!!!!