Pregnant Probie Check in 6/9/15

[melohdy]

How far along are you?

Due Date?

Appointments/Updates? 

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? 

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? 

[melohdy]

31 Weeks and some change

Due: August 9th - wow...2 months from today.

Appointments/Updates: I'm going to appointments every other week. In July I start weekly. The nurse practitioner said that I am on track to have a baby similar in size to Lilly (she was 6lbs 10oz)

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling?: I feel alright. I've given up on going to the gym - which is unfortunate. It's mainly because none of my workout clothes fit. That's a terrible reason not to go.

Rants: our AC isn't working. It was 102* yesterday. We called the landlord and we need to try replacing the air filter before they will come out to look at it. H is gone again for another couple of weeks. I don't know how to replace an air filter. Oh well. Guess I will figure it out.

GTKY - Ways to beat the heat: I bought Lilly a little pool that's about 6' across. I put about 6" of water in it and let her go to town. She thought it was so fun to splash me. I didn't mind.

[musicalsilver]

A new check-in for me to play in! Yay!

How far along are you? 4 weeks 1 day. So yeah, still barely pregnant. But pregnant all the same!

Due Date? February 15th 2016. That's a whole 'nother year ... so it's ages away, right??

Appointments/Updates? Newp. Still working on picking a new OB. I think I've picked one, but I'm waiting until their meet and greet (which isn't until the 24th). So I'm leaving it a bit late, and hopefully that doesn't bite me in the butt.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Just crampy and a few dizzy spells - so nothing really out of character for normal PMS for me. Still kind of in denial about the fact that this worked out for us so fast!

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? Pool. Definitely. Even just sitting on the edge of the pool (I'm a huge chicken about taking the plunge and getting in). Not something I get to do a ton though, but hopefully will do more this summer to get LO even more comfortable in the water!

[ordinaryme]

How far along are you? 21 weeks

Due Date? 10/17

Appointments/Updates? Ultrasound and OB appointment on the 23rd

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? I have nothing really to rant about. I'm feeling really good so far. *knock on wood* my only struggles are heartburn and occasional back pain.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? I can't live without my A/C. My parents have a pool, so that's a nice way to cool off.

[daffy2k]

How far along are you? 39w5d

Due Date? Thursday!!!! (June 11)

Appointments/Updates? Had an appt for today but I moved it to Thursday. Contemplating having her check me and possibly strip my membranes that day (it will be my due date) to get things moving a little bit. I would rather not have to be induced this time around so if she can do a little something to move it along, I'm game.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Rants: DH is totally getting on my nerves and overall being kind of a douche. He's reverted to many of his former, very selfish behaviours and he and I really had it out over the weekend about the way he's been acting. He knows what he's doing when I call him on it, but he really doesn't seem to get it if I don't. And I'm really sick of having to tell him how to act.
Raves: my house looks amazing! Between my mom giving me the gift of her housekeeper for a full day last week and me working away and getting some rooms done that were in desperate need of reorganization, the whole place is just feeling so much better and more manageable right now. I've also had quite a bit of energy so I've got a lot of work done outside in my flowerbeds and am feeling pretty good about how I'll be leaving them for the next few weeks.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? I'm quite grateful to be nearly done with this pregnancy before we get into too too much heat up here. We've definitely had some scorchers (fairly unseasonable for around here) but nothing that I found unbearable. I'm looking forward to relaxing in a lawn chair with an ice cold (occasionally alcoholic) beverage while my toddler goes nuts in the yard. We do love to spend those days at the beach too, but this summer will probably be fairly low key and at home most of the time

[moosemug]

musicalsilver, welcome! Careful, the second one goes by super fast!

daffy2k, hope your membrane sweep works and you don't have to be induced! FX for a boringly routine delivery.

[moosemug]

How far along are you? 28w 5d

Due Date? Aug. 27

Appointments/Updates? Had my GD test today and also the FU sono. They were able to see all the heart things they needed to see and baby is now head down (I could have SWORN he was transverse), and is still a boy (yes, I had them double check). I guess there's still fluid around the kidneys, the doctor wasn't sure if the amount was within the "okay" parameters so it'll be sent to someone to really look at it more closely. Since it hasn't cleared up I'm becoming mildly concerned but figure there's nothing I can do about it. I really don't know how big a deal it is if there's excess fluid or what's involved with all that and suspect it's a bad idea ask Dr. Google. Guess I'll just wait to hear from the doctor. Other than that, things are looking good and I start going every two weeks now.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Not feeling too bad though some of the back pain is coming back. I should probably start doing the Pilates again. We bought a small chest freezer so I could make a bunch of freezer meals and it comes tomorrow! I've been chomping at the bit to do SOMETHING in prep but told myself I need to wait until 30 weeks to start washing clothes and cooking meals. That's about all the nesting I'll get as E and LO will be sharing a room.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? Maybe taking E to the outdoor pool at the Y for Toddler Time? We've only been once and she hated it because it was new and cold but I think she'll grow to like it. She's been begging to go back ever since. Also, drinking lots of unsweetened iced tea.

[catalinapink]

How far along are you? 23 weeks

Due Date? C_sec is end of September

Appointments/Updates? Appointment tomorrow

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Yesterday I woke up to a glucose level of 44, that really scared me. Feeling okay when we're out all day I get a sharp, quick pain in the front of my thigh or right on my butt.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? my parents have a pool so I love swimming. Also sometimes we just hide indoors, I can't stand anything over 100, and that's most of the summer.

[summer2times]

HFL: 40 Weeks and 1 day

Due Date? Overdue lord by one day! June 8.

Apt/Updates? I have a follow-up visit on Thursday. I think ill be setting up a date to induce if not dialated any further.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Getting tired of hearing me say Anxious!!? I just finished packing my bag and bag for J's week away. Im sad because I never planned for J Birthday because Im waiting on when and whats gonna happen with this munchkin. MH is still considering planning a day at the zoo or indoor play area. Will see.

My boss asked me to consider after im healed 6 weeks to come back 2 days, the next day she suggested 3 days at work and the rest from home. My timeline originally was 12 weeks to relax and enjoy my hidden summer. Will see, who knows I just might need a sanity break.
Favorite way to beat the heat? Hmmm I usually pull shades in the house in the day, J have a pool he love water and cool baths.

[huckleberry08]

How far along are you? 20 weeks

Due Date? Oct 24

Appointments/Updates? Anatomy scan is on Monday. I think I will let my mom come.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Feeling ok. Got very crampy last week for a couple days and felt panicked, but it just seems to be stretching. My belly has reallllly popped and my appetite has skyrocketed. Still sleeping terribly. I had been doing well with weight gain but with the heat and the pain, have really slacked on my walks. Also getting frequent migraines and taking more Tylenol than I would like.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? When I'm not knocked up? Reading by the pool with a pitcher of mojitos. Right now? Naked napping under the ceiling fan.

[PSNLS]

How far along are you? 29 weeks

Due Date? August 22

Appointments/Updates? Next Monday I go for my 30 week check-up. It's my 1st of the 2 weekers. I guess my glucose test results were OK since I didn't get a follow-up call.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? I don't have much patience lately. G acts very rebellious and refuses to clean up his messes and toys. I do my best to remain calm. Yesterday I had to leave the house in the evening because I couldn't handle it anymore. Thankfully my husband was supportive and let me go without question.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? CENTRAL A/C!!! We didn't have it at our previous house. G loves swimming at my ILs and they only live down the street. We are stocked up on water toys for this summer- water table, inflatable pool and sprinkler. It hasn't been hot enough to get them out yet.

daffy2k and summer2times Good luck ladies! I'm astonished how fast your due dates came up.

[daffy2k]

You and me both PSNLS, lol. Thank you!

moosemug I hope all goes well with the fluid situation. I think you're right to just wait to hear from the doctor. Google can often do more harm than good. Keep us updated

summer2times good luck with your delivery. Hope all goes smoothly!

[daffy2k]

melohdy, is it central A/C or a separate unit? I honestly don't have either, you know because I live WAY north haha, but on our furnace it is as simple as pulling the air filter out the side and slipping a new one in. You could probably ask your H or the landlord if they know where it is and take a quick look to see if it is that simple on an a/c unit too. No idea,but just a thought if you are uncomfortable.

[daffy2k]

violet, I'm up and down on the "done" feeling. Some days I'm so over it and others I'm like, uh you can stay put just a little longer thank you. But the breathlessness has gotten terrible. Especially while toting a 30 lb toddler. I feel so pathetic and out of shape. That part I am SO over, lol. I hope once you stop commuting you get a little rest and are able to enjoy the last few weeks

[daffy2k]

huckleberry08 good luck with your anatomy scan. Let us know how it all goes. Are you finding out the sex?

PSNLS, my patience is severely lacking too. I'm trying to work on it because I don't think it's going to just magically get better as soon as I'm not pregnant (a girl can dream though right?) but these toddlers are just difficult sometimes. I've been trying to find good ways of getting her to listen better the first time so I'm not so quick to lose it. So far I haven't been wildly successful but some days I've felt like I'm winning...

[daffy2k]

Haha, I've totally taken that attitude too violet. Ive only just now (in the past week) installed the car seat base, washed any clothes and packed a bag for the hospital. For the baby. I still haven't packed my own bag. That's bad, right?

[daffy2k]

musicalsilver, welcome! Trust me,next year will come plenty soon enough. These 9 months have seriously flown by!

ordinaryme, so happy to hear you are still feeling good. G/l with the ultrasound later this month

catalinapink, make sure you take it easy! I remember I got some sharp pains like that for a while about mid way through this time too. The did seem to subside with time so hopefully they do for you too.

[huckleberry08]

In other news, my feet are so swollen right now that I can barely walk. Great.

moosemug i am sorry that the kidney thing is not fully resolved. Any idea who they will send you to next? I still have my fingers crossed that it is nothing.

daffy2k Yes, we will find out the sex. I am way too much of a control freak not to!

[alark]

How far along are you? 21 weeks

Due Date? Oct 17

Appointments/Updates? Next appt is at the end of the month.

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Rant: We found out Saturday that daycare *may* be closed Monday-Wednesday after already being scheduled to be closed Thursday & Friday. Around dinner time Sunday we finally got the word that daycare would be closed all week. The real kicker, we still have to pay for the entire week. Rave: my sister-in-law could take E for the beginning of the week. She's been staying with them since Sunday night and having tons of fun with her cousins - DH picks her up tomorrow. Also, I think I've figured out what to do for snacks at E's party on Saturday - really loving that we're going low key this year! Feeling mostly good; have gotten to the point of having crotch pain when walking, especially if I've been sitting too long. Started seeing movement on the outside this week; love it!

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? A/C! Going to a pool is nice too, but I don't think we don't really have one nearby.

[moosemug]

huckleberry08, thanks! I really don't know. The doctor mentioned the last woman/baby he had with this issue, it resolved on its own by the time she gave birth. From that, I'm guessing if the person looking at the sono decides there is still too much fluid they'll just take a look at them again after I give birth? Or maybe I'll end up having a few more sonos to monitor it, I have no clue!

[moosemug]

PSNLS, I hear you on the toddlers and patience thing! This evening at Target I was ready to scream and I even had DH there to help me! It seems like she either wants me to carry her (which often gives me BH) or she's trying to run away from me. She thinks running away from me is a game and I don't know how to get it across to her that it's not because I HAVE to go get her! She listens much better to DH, which is also frustrating.

[summer2times]

daffy2k good luck on your delivery. Here's ? to stripping your membranes! Keeping the house clean these days are a drag, I've considered a housekeeper but too anal about cleaning myself.

musicalsilver congrats and yes the second one goes fast and until I felt constant movement I wouldn't remember being preg.

violet I'm feeling done at times. Ive already gained double the pounds from my first and want to sit all day. But the stiffness and soreness from sitting makes things more difficult so I'm constantly moving.

[momofcatan]

I keep forgetting to check-in, oops.

How far along are you? 22 weeks

Due Date? 10/12

Appointments/Updates? Next OB appointment is next week

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Still feeling good, very thankful.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? Ice cream and freezies. Also love swimming and laying out in the sun to dry off, but that's not as easily accessible.

[islandgirl14]

How far along are you? 38 weeks, plus some days.

Due Date? 6/22

Appointments/Updates? Oh yes... was in l&d Saturday night into Sunday, only to be sent home realizing it was false labor (prodromal labor?....)... At my checkup yesterday, I'm a little over 1cm dilated, and still measuring a week ahead. Doctor offered to induce me Monday at 39 weeks if I want to... I have very mixed emotions about this and am not sure what to do...

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? Other than large and uncomfortable, I'm feeling good.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? Be out on the boat... water skiing, wakeboarding, etc., however, that won't be on my radar until late August after I am over 6 weeks post partum... sigh...

[kh59]

How far along are you? 5 weeks

Due Date? 2/5

Appointments/Updates? I'm meeting the homebirth midwife this afternoon!

Rants/Raves/How are you feeling? I'm still pretty much feeling normal with some mild queasiness and dizziness at times.

GTKY: Favorite way to beat the heat? I love swimming, especially in lakes and rivers.

[summer2times]

Hello, I updated Spam on Friday, baby Justin was born on Friday June 12. 7lbs 15oz.
After my uncomfortable check up on Thursday with my OB midwife, I started to feel contractions around midnight. I was able to count and could tell he was pushing down. I walked it out as long as I could until I called my OB and suggested I be checked.
I get to the hospital at 10:30am and im 7cm. Was able to control the pain with breathing until I was checked at 9cm. I called for an epidural but I was too late, the anesthesiologist was with another Mom. I gave birth med free to Justin at 2:01pm after what MH said was 5 mins of pushing. No tearing.
I am planning to be released early am, just in time to celebrate big brother 2nd birthday. MIL and some family are here so I will have some help while DH go back to work.

[huckleberry08]

So glad it went well in spite of no epidural @summertimes! Congratulations!

[cl8badb]

melohdy google it. See if you can find a model number or at least the brand.
There are videos of everything on the interwebs these days.



Good luck ladies! I cant believe how close some of you are to your due dates!