PGAL Check-in 03/02

[belle0720]

1. How far along are you?

2. When is your next appointment?

3. How is PGAL brain treating you?

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)?

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet?


Inspirational quote of the week: "When you are a mother you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always thinks twice, once for herself and once for her child" -- Sophia Loren

[alayne926]

1. How far along are you? 22w6d

2. When is your next appointment? 3/9 normal appt with NP

3. How is PGAL brain treating you? LO has been kicking away, so pretty good right now. I'm sure right before my appt I will get the nerves back.

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)? Honestly, having DH's family so excited this weekend as his grandmother's birthday party. It was so much fun for people to be asking me about LO and our plans. SO different from last time around when I was pg with DS, they knew how nervous I was after two losses, so not many people really talked to me about the pregnancy until closer to the end.

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet? I hope not, second time around, I would feel awkward about a shower. I do have a Target "wish list" for myself, though, so I guess I kind of have a registry.

[belle0720]

1. How far along are you? 24 wks 2 days!

2. When is your next appointment? Well, my 1-hour glucose test came in just above normal range, so I have to do the 3-hour fasting test tomorrow. Boo. Fingers crossed that I pass with flying colors this time.

3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I've become a lot more away of things going on around me--I seem to have a slight fear that someone is going to run into to me and knock me over (or something like that) and I'll get hurt and go into preterm labor. It's not like I'm walking around paranoid, but more like I'm feeling extra protective of my bump. Other than that, PGAL brain is in check. I'm so happy to be past my viability date, and the baby is kicking all of the time! This morning it looked like baby girl was trying to break through my belly. I don't 'see' movement all of the time and H still hasn't been there when she's in action, so I'm really eager for him to get to see it!

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)? I've started training people who are covering my desk responsibilities while I'm on maternity leave--I thought the time would never come! Less than 3 months until maternity leave, which means baby isn't far behind!

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet? Yes, my mom, sister, and I think a couple of my girlfriends are helping out. Registries are done  at Babies'R'Us and KellysCloset.com. And my sister gave me my invitation this weekend--it looks a bit like this (click), sans champagne and with a bit more Parisian flair. She asked what kind of theme I wanted and I requested black and white stripes with pink flowers. I'm even just in love with the invitation, I can imagine it's going to be super cute!

[brennaz]

1. How far along are you? 25 weeks today!

2. When is your next appointment? Friday with the perinatologist. I don't know what to expect or do for that, with DS it was always reacting to preterm labor rather than trying to prevent or look out for. I guess I'll just trust they know what they're looking for and play it by ear.

3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Pretty good this week. It feels really good to be one week past viability. I think I'm just going to be counting upwards instead of down, lol.

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)? APPLES. Oh they are all I can think about this week!

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet? My mom and her friends are throwing me one. My older sister was involved, but apparently is only doing the cake now? I dunno, there is drama involved and I don't want to know. I'm told the theme is ballet and very pink (I was a ballet dancer until DS was born). Registries are done, ish. I doubt anyone will buy off them, because I am using them as shopping lists and for the completion discounts, so they are 95% practical stuff, and I know people prefer to buy the fun stuff. But I am totally okay with that, because I was hesitant to have a shower for kiddo #2, so I don't want people to feel obligated in any way, I am just thinking about it like a get-together. Well, shit. I just got the Facebook "save the date" and my mom has invited 63 people. Which only includes a handful of my friends, and none of my in-laws. I'm panicking now. My wedding was only 60 people because I HATE being the center of attention. Fuck. So much for small. Can I hope most of them don't show up or is that wrong of me??

BTW, I *love* the quote this week! It's one of my favorites, and so, so true!!

[mrskblack11]

1. How far along are you? 25 weeks + 6 days

2. When is your next appointment? 3/6 for glucose test and check-up

3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I did pull out the doppler this week but other than that I have been keeping my mind in a positive place.

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)? The nursery. I love going in there. It instantly brightens my mood.

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet? My mom and BFF are throwing me a shower on 4/11. I have my registry pretty much done. I add/subtract things every day. There are just so many options!

[sully326]

1. How far along are you?: 24w3d

2. When is your next appointment?: Tomorrow

3. How is PGAL brain treating you?: Not too bad. Haven't felt her much today so I'm kind of on edge...

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)?: Getting everything ready for her. I looooove shopping & picking out all the girly clothes.

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet?: I didn't want to have a shower, I wanted a "Sip & See" instead but my Mom & friends aren't happy about it. I'm not sure what I wanna do now.......And no registry. People aren't really into them around here...

[mrsdee1982]

1. How far along are you? 26W4D - only 3 days left until 3rd trimester!

2. When is your next appointment? I have an ultrasound appointment on Wednesday, and then regular OB appointment on the 16th.

3. How is PGAL brain treating you? So far so good.

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy (other than being pregnant)? I just met with our Doula on Saturday and it has made me so excited!

5. GTKY: Is anyone throwing you a baby shower? If so, do you know the theme? Have you done your registry yet? My mom is. I believe the theme is cute little owls? Not too sure. I am registered through Amazon.

[mrsdee1982]

alayne926, I always get the nerves right before an appointment too. It's the worst. Most people approach their ultrasound with such excitement and I always feel guilt because I approach them with such fear.

belle0720, Fingers crossed for you. I hope you pass this time around!

brennaz, Good luck at your appointment!

mrskblack11, I can't wait until we get her nursery set up

sully326, I was the same way last week. I hadn't felt her in several hours and it made me real nervous. But then right before I called the OB, she punched me in the back. I feel your nerves, but I am sure she is fine.

[belle0720]

mrskblack11 I started my registries a while back and have added and subtracted things so many times! I even changed the stores I was registering at a couple of times!