***3rd Tri Check In 3/1***

[kmc84]

Welcome to the 3rd Tri Check In! Happy March everyone! I'm sure we are all looking forward to some better, or at least warmer, weather! Come on SPRING TIME!!!!!

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: What have you laughed at today?

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) (I’m assuming her LO is here by now-anyone know?)

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)
amshark 4/29/15 (B/G twins)

MAY
gsancho 5/2/15 (girl)
sugar4bri 5/7/15 (B/G twins)
rella22 5/7/15 (girl)
lolasky 5/15/15 (boy)
Aimothy 5/17/15 (boy)

[kmc84]

I am 34+2 today. Baby has flipped!!!! Thank heavens! FX she stays that way! My NST today was very good, weight/BP/urine all good. My blood sugars are still recovering from the steroid injections on Wednesday and Thursday, so I really have to watch what I eat and I am using an unbelievable amount of insulin to keep them down. Since the baby got the steroids, the OB is happy to let things happen as they may now. Should I go into labor, they will not try and stop it. I'm still having contractions, but they are very random and much less frequent than last week. I asked the OB today about my labs drawn in the hospital and for some reason they were never sent over...... he called me 3 hours after my appointment today and told me my LFTs have been getting higher each time they are drawn this explains why my feet and hands itch so badly that I literally want to take a brillo pad and scrub off the skin....it's crazy how bad they itch. I am having them re done on Thursday at my next appointment and we will just have to wait and see. I'll have to ask at what point would they induce for elevated LFTs.

I have a BPP and growth scan on Monday and I can't wait to see how the LO is doing in there.

I had a massage yesterday that was amazing and then I used a gift certificate for a pedicure (I paid and extra $10 for a more 'involved' pedicure, meaning scrubbing more stuff on my feet....you know itchy feet and all worth every penny!) I had an acupuncture appointment set for Thursday that was supposed to help flip baby, but I think I'll keep it anyway and she can work on whatever she wants!

This past week has given me a bit of a boost to get things ready, so I washed all A's lil baby clothes, moved her car seats to the side so I can put DD#2 in the center seat, and I'm packing my bag tonight! I swear, nothing would surprise me at this point!

QOTW: I was using talk to text today to update my one SIL on my appointment today. I was telling her about the baby flipping and I said "the last two nights I've been sitting on the couch, pretty sure I've been getting THUMPED by a foot way up high in between my boobs...." well I sent it and then read it.... my phone changed "thumped" to "f-cked" I have never said or typed that into my phone! I'm so happy it was my SIL who has a good sense of humor and that I get along with who was on the receiving end. She had a good laugh!

[Deleted]

Eeek!kmc84 that is such good news! So glad she flipped...one less thing to worry about.

39w and man am i ready to have this kid. Lots of contractions. Last night i had them for 2+ hours at 10 mins apart. They stopped tho. I'm having more contractions today but i sure as heck won't be getting hopeful about things moving along. The disappointment i felt this morning was just awful. Next appt is Wed.

Qotw: hmm, tough one. I'm so cranky these days that little makes me laugh. DD can always weasel a laugh out of me tho.

[lolasky]

kmc84, so happy to hear that baby flipped! @ducky719, you're almost there!

29w3d here. Tested today to see if I could get off the unisom/B6--headache, nausea, and vomited once--so I guess I'll stay on the meds until the end at this point. Otherwise, the usual symptoms!

Had my childbirth class on Saturday and realized that there is so much I still need to do!

QOTW: ah, I love laughing but today has been a unique day with being off my nausea meds. Vomiting and nausea are not conducive to me laughing....

[ProfessorChaos]

kmc84, yay for flipped babies! That's awesome news! So glad everything is looking better for you than last week.

@ducky719, I hope that LO comes soon! I can't imagine what it's like to be so ready, feel contractions for a while, then have them stop. I would (and likely WILL) cry. It can't be long now, so hang in there!

lolasky, so sorry you're still dealing with nausea. At least the meds help. ((hugs))

AFM, we had a bunch of family in for prep help and my shower this week. Lots of fun, and super productive. The nursery is alllllllmost done except for some finishing touches, and all the baby clothes and diapers are washed, sorted, and put away. I have my work shower next week, then we'll buy the rest of the registry, which isn't bad at this point. The only really big thing that must be done before her arrival is packing the hospital bag, although there are still lots of little things and TONS to be done at work. I'm feeling so-so, with the biggest complaints being rib pain (PLEASE stop kicking my right ribs, baby!!!) and a kink in my shoulder that won't go away. I finally got a prenatal massage appt on Thursday. I also feel HUGE and I can't believe I still have six/sevenish weeks left to go. The next appt for me is Wed, although I don't expect it will be momentous. It's all coming together, so I'm feeling good overall, but it's still a stressful period!

QOTW: This made me howl, especially the fake movie trailer at the end. It's long, but well worth it, especially if you like Edward Norton:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpzvaqypav8

[snarkysparklefart]

@ducky719, I've got my eyes peeled for you to announce any baby news!! We are so close!

Glad for the good updates from all.

AFM: 39w, and much to my disappointment I have scheduled an RCS today for 3/6. I'm holding onto hope that she'll come before, I'm trying for a VBAC. But due to my previous placental abruption and the use of GD meds, I won't be a good TOLAC candidate after that point, as that's a Friday and 40w comes on Monday. No induction options for me at this point, so we are just trying to stay busy and hoping for a natural beginning to labor in the next 3.5 days! Otherwise baby sparklefart #2 will be here Friday.

I have everything done and ready, so I'm seriously just bored, and I've had a lot of tearful days and nights here lately with the looming scheduling over my head. I'm in a weird spot emotionally because I want her here, so very badly, but I did have such high hopes for my VBAC. I'm very frustrated at this point.
QOTW: I've laughed at myself today- at my appointment I went to stand up out of the chair in the waiting room and it tried to come with me!!! also DD1 has become big on jokes, and most of the ones she tells don't make sense but they crack us up.

[viola]

Hello ladies! I can hardly believe I go here now!

28 weeks today. EDD 5/25/15 Team Green with one bean. Add me to that list, I'm here for the long haul!!

As far as updates/appointments and the like - I have an appointment this Thursday for bloodwork and my GTT. I'll also be signing up for a birthing class of some sort very soon.

kmc84 so glad to hear LO flipped! FX she stays that way

snarkysparklefart I hope you can still get your VBAC. It's not over til it's over! Are you "doing" anything to naturally induce?

To everyone else, glad to hear you're all doing well. We're almost there

[snarkysparklefart]

Welcome viola!! Yes, we are doing what we can around here to induce naturally- spicy foods, walking, acupressure, sex. I'm probably forgetting a few things, but that's mainly what we've got going on so far.

[kmc84]

Mar 2, 2015 22:09:03 GMT -5 snarkysparklefart said:

Welcome viola!! Yes, we are doing what we can around here to induce naturally- spicy foods, walking, acupressure, sex. I'm probably forgetting a few things, but that's mainly what we've got going on so far.

Eggplant?
Evening primrose oil capsules?

I hope you get your VBAC!

[viola]

snarkysparklefart I was just researching birthing balls for my poor aching hips/back and came across this on the spinning babies website:

To Get into Labor
Doing vigorous circles on the ball can help get the baby’s head on the cervix. If your baby is posterior (you feel little hands wiggling down in front) then don’t do these circles until after ten contractions doing the abdominal lift and tuck.
If your water releases (breaks, rupture of membranes, ROM) and there are no contractions, then these circles on the ball, done smoothly, but actively, perhaps to salsa music, can help bring the head on the cervix and bring on contractions. 20 minutes. Change directions periodically during the 20 minutes you do the circles. Alternate abdominal lifts with circles on the ball once contractions begin if the contractions are not yet 3-4 minutes apart and it’s not time to sleep.

If you don't have a ball they are about 15 bucks at Target or anywhere that sells exercise equipment.
(apparently) It's all in the hips

[mrswillie]

I'm 38w6d. Baby will be here TOMORROW via RCS. I can hardly believe it. Now I'm scared of getting the giant needle and being cut wide open. I've been having contractions here and there, but nothing consistent. I'm glad it looks like I'll make it til then since I have my OB doing it. Oh and we did realize it's still freezing here and since DS1 was born in April, we didn't have a warm jacket for him. I got a cute one on clearance over the weekend to keep him warm.

kmc84 glad to hear baby flipped. Hope everything looks ok at your next appointment.

@ducky719 I hope she decides it's time soon for you.

snarkysparklefart I'll keep my FX for your VBAC, but I'm glad she'll be here this week!

QOTW: We keep asking DS1 what he wants to name DS2 (of course he likes the #2 name), but now he'd like to give him the same first and middle name as him. He's insistent upon it. LOL

[kmc84]

Mar 3, 2015 8:10:08 GMT -5 mrswillie said:

I'm 38w6d. Baby will be here TOMORROW via RCS. I can hardly believe it. Now I'm scared of getting the giant needle and being cut wide open. I've been having contractions here and there, but nothing consistent. I'm glad it looks like I'll make it til then since I have my OB doing it. Oh and we did realize it's still freezing here and since DS1 was born in April, we didn't have a warm jacket for him. I got a cute one on clearance over the weekend to keep him warm.

kmc84 glad to hear baby flipped. Hope everything looks ok at your next appointment.

@ducky719 I hope she decides it's time soon for you.

snarkysparklefart I'll keep my FX for your VBAC, but I'm glad she'll be here this week!

QOTW: We keep asking DS1 what he wants to name DS2 (of course he likes the #2 name), but now he'd like to give him the same first and middle name as him. He's insistent upon it. LOL

Aaaa! Good luck tomorrow! Deep breaths, it will all be ok!!!

[ProfessorChaos]

mrswillie, wow, GOOD LUCK, MAMA!!!!! I hope it goes wonderfully! Can't wait for your update!

viola, welcome and congrats on being in the third tri! Good luck with your GTT.

snarkysparklefart, ((hugs)). I hope your LO comes on her own. Try everything! Good luck regardless for what happens!

[snarkysparklefart]

mrswillie, thank you, and good luck to you tomorrow!!

[hollberry]

kmc84, Can you add me to the list?
EDD 5/21/2014- Team blue
AFM: I am still in shock that I've made it to 3rd tri and I think this baby thing is finally becoming a reality. Next appointment March 18. Congrats to Robeano and runawaylaurel, Fingers crossed for @ducky719 and snarkysparklefart.

QOTW: I am loving the Subaru commercials with the Golden Retriever Family and for some reason my 100lb dog has decided that he wants to lay in the Lazy Boy Recliner instead of his own bed, maybe he likes the rocking motion?

[sunshinedaisies]

kmc84, can I also be added please?
EDD 5/16/15 - boy

mrswillie, good luck!! That's so exciting!

Not much to report since last week, I have a regular OB appointment in a few days and a laundry list of questions to ask. I have my repeat ultrasound next Monday to check to see if the placenta has moved up since week 21 - it was SO close, so hopefully it's fine now. Still feeling pretty decent, but it's getting harder and harder at the gym, getting out of bed, etc. I'm a little terrified that I have 10+ weeks left and things are getting more difficult already!

QOTW: I follow a bunch of animal shelters, etc. on Facebook and they often link to cute stories online. They usually make me smile so I like to look at them first thing in the morning - today's topic: why pit bulls are horrible pets (sarcasm intended) along with pics and gifs of them licking and snuggling kids to death!

[anchovies]

Hi ladies!!
I apologize for the delayed checkin. Team Green turned to Team Blue on 2/15/15 @ 12:05pm! Contractions started on Valentine's day around noon and I was so happy things waited until DH was done with his MBA class. Things got more intense and I just wanted to lay down. I asked DH to grab a towel for me to lay on (I had placed doggy pee pads under the sheets the week prior) and no more than 5 minutes later, my water broke!
Of course it was one of the coldest nights and in the midst of a snowstorm, but we made it to the hospital around 10pm. I had high BP, they did bloodwork and did a straight catheter (prior to my epi = super painful) but was ok. Got my epi & labor kind of stalled, added pitocin and by 10am I was ready to push! 1 hr and 53 minutes later, Anthony Winston made his appearance
It took my milk 4 full days to come in, so we had to supplement. He's a gassy little guy, which I think makes him fussy, but he's back above his birth weight and eating like a champ! It's been a whirlwind, but we love him to pieces and can't believe he's finally here!

GL Mrs Williams! Almost there Ducky!!

QOTW: DS and his milk dribble he had going on. He looked drunk

[viola]

anchovies Congratulations!!

[ProfessorChaos]

Congratulations anchovies!!!

[kmc84]

Congratulations anchovies!!!

[bluefairy5]

[lurking from 1st tri] Huge congratulations, anchovies! I hope you're feeling well, in addition to your little dude

[gsancho]

I hope everything went well yesterday mrswillie ! Congrats anchovies ! I can't believe @ducky719 and snarkysparklefart are so close!

Not much new here. 31w5d today. I've started to be able to make out body parts from feeling around on my belly. I love figuring out where her feet are and poking at them. I started reading the L&D portions of the books I have...but I still got a little stressed out after a while and had to take a break.

QOTW: Still kinda early for me to laugh at too much. But there was a lot of ice and snow here last night, and it's entertaining to watch the news footage of people being knuckleheads on the roads this morning.