Pregnancy Check-In July 13

[healz413]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?




2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)




3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?



QOTW: What are two or three books that you would love your kid(s) to read before they're 18 (and why, if you care to share)?



Due Date List
@bigko - June 19



jillc0323- June 23


kevinandjesse - July 19



twotxmommies - July 27



rosieelk - August 2


jgy - August 21


karlamo - August 28


healz413 & manada - September 8


officerofthelaw - November 11


ionaerebor - November 23


amandflo - January 16


cetcar - January 16


kh826 - January 22



leftitblank - ??

[twotxmommies]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby? 38w, he is a he


2. Appointment Updates (recent apts? ones coming up?) So, we went to L&D Friday night with contractions 5 min apart. They turned into 1-3 min apart and got pretty intense in pain. I was dilated to a 2 / 70% effaced but sense I was "only" 37w5d, they said that I was too early and sent me on my way... ugh! They gave me shot that stopped the contractions and made me sleep for 24 hrs! I was beyond ticked... My MD had previously told me that if I come in at 37 weeks in labor or with contractions 10 min apart, they would not send me home. Of course it was not her on that night. Next apt Wednesday.


3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things? Lots of pressure and contractions. He is already over 8lbs and an induction has been scheduled for 7/22... hope I don't make it to that date.

[healz413]

twotxmommies, how frustrating! 37w5d is plenty far enough if your baby has decided to come on his own! That is especially true, I would think, since they are planning to induce you by the 22nd! I'm so sorry that happened and I hope that you get some clarity from your OB on Wednesday and maybe very clear note in your chart for the future.

Also, congrats on 38 weeks!!

[jgy]

twotxmommies, I'm really sorry that happened. My MW group stops any attempts to halt labor at 34 weeks. I'd think by 37 weeks everyone there would be rarin' to go!!

[karlamo]

twotxmommies, I'm surprised they stopped them too. Every provider is different with what they are comfortable with, so I'm guessing that Dr. was following the guidelines that 37 weeks is considered late pre-term at least in the
U.S. according to the APA.


This may be an UO on here but I would be thrilled if baby stayed put till 40 weeks!

[jgy]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?
I am 34w3d with our second boy. Our older son is a little over 2 years old.



2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)
My 34 week prenatal last week was totally uneventful. I asked one or two questions and got a referral to a lactation consultant for a pre-birth visit. I'm excited about that. I'm into the phase where I have weekly non-stress tests and bio-physical profiles. All looks good. Next week we'll have our last anatomy scan (keeping tabs on the cCMV). I'm feeling like my body is pretty ready and I keep being surprised that we have another 6 weeks to go. Mentally/emotionally ready? Not even close.



3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?
The insomnia is getting to me. Add to that problem that our dog is all.over.me at night and I can't find any space to even attempt to get comfortable. I typically head down to the couch (he follows me) around midnight and end up watching crappy tv for a couple of hours. I don't have the energy or drive to do anything productive, but I'm definitely not sleeping. Ugh.

I went to an awesome aqua aerobics class on Saturday morning. It was outside and I was the youngest person there by roughly 25 years. It was a HUGE class, and I had a blast. I couldn't believe how much I needed to pee though, it honestly felt like every 15 minutes. By the end of the class I was ready to be done, not because of the activity level but because I was embarrassed by my small bladder!

What else? Oh, the little dude really likes to stretch out in there. It was mentioned in my BPP, but at my prenatal the MW laughed at me and confirmed that his head is nice and low and his legs (at least one of them) are "In a place so high that your uterus shouldn't even be able to be there." Jerk.


QOTW: What are two or three books that you would love your kid(s) to read before they're 18 (and why, if you care to share)?

I'm not a good reader. I never have been. As an ADHD kid it was physically painful to be made to sit and read. And while it's much better now as an adult (I actually enjoy reading), I always feel crushed with the responsibility to be doing other things instead of sitting and reading (a relaxation activity). So I don't know that I have too many suggestions. But I would like for him to read a few good books about being successful in business, just to build a base. I'd like for him to read some Maya Angelou in order to get smacked in the face with some issues of privilege, and have to consider what it's like to be a woman in this world (a non-white woman at that). Basically, whatever my kid is interested in, I'd like him to read some honest biographical material about someone else's experience so that he is prepared for the hard work it takes to achieve one's goals and dreams.

[healz413]

Jul 13, 2015 10:10:12 GMT -5 karlamo said:

twotxmommies, I'm surprised they stopped them too. Every provider is different with what they are comfortable with, so I'm guessing that Dr. was following the guidelines that 37 weeks is considered late pre-term at least in the
U.S. according to the APA.


This may be an UO on here but I would be thrilled if baby stayed put till 40 weeks!

That's fair. I think that most babies are good to bake until 40 weeks. But I would think that following the theory that babies know when they're ready to come, that a baby that started coming at 37w5d on its own (as opposed to because of a fall or other trauma) would be allowed to come especially if that situation had already been discussed with a health care provider and decided on and especially if there was a plan in place to induce if the baby didn't come on its own sooner.

I hope that twotxmommies's baby comes whenever the baby and birdsofafeather are ready, that yours comes at 40 weeks, and that Rocky 3 comes at 39-40 weeks.

[kevinandjesse]

1. First baby and He's a boy 39w + 1d ...yes after all the commotion last week, still pregnant.

2. Last Thursday we were all thinking it would happen over the weekend... but things have stalled. I think he's setting up camp in there.

3. The waiting game is getting to all of us. I know I know. . . he will be here soon and when he's ready. But it is hard seeing all my pregnancy buddies getting to hold their LOs and us still waiting. I know it seems silly seeing that we just now hit 39 weeks and are a week away from the due date. . . but it's been the same " any day now " talk with our MW since 36weeks. sigh!

The GREAT news is that our surrogate ( I hate calling her that because she is our best friend ) is finally on maternity leave! So that's awesome! She is feeling good. VERY ready to not be pregnant, but also in a good frame of mind... us Daddies on the other hand are going stir crazy. The chickens are starting to get concerned about us because we've redecorated their coop 4 times this week... I think they're about to stage an intervention.

Please let "soon" come sooner!

[kevinandjesse]

twotxmommies - that's lame! So sorry they are making you wait :/

[karlamo]

healz413, I'm going to assume a lot comes down to medical liability. The one delivering the baby is the one who can be held legally liable for the outcome. I read awhile back that one the reasons why C-Section rates are so high in the US is because no one will sue you for getting the baby out too soon, but they will sue you if something goes wrong and you didn't get the baby out sooner.

[kh826]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?

12w2d with baby #2 - Team Green!


2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)


We had our NT scan last Thursday. Everything went well. They were able to see the nasal bone and measured the space behind the head/neck and that was in the normal range, so at this point the risk is very low for the common trisomies. We have blood work that was taken that day that we should get the results for later this week and that will confirm very low risk for the genetic disorders they were screening for. So, at this point, healthy baby who is growing about 5-7 days ahead of schedule is what we've got in there!

Our next OB appointment is August 3rd and our Anatomy Scan has been scheduled for September 4th.


3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?

Dosey decided to celebrate 12 weeks on Saturday by making me pretty sick. I haven't been sick much this pregnancy, but Saturday was a tough day. Since then I have felt good again though, so it seems to be an isolated thing. I have felt a lot of pulling today, so I think there is ute stretching happening in there! Otherwise, some minor heartburn that is manageable and sleep are my biggest symptoms. I just don't sleep when I am pregnant. Like at all. I toss and turn and can't get comfy, and can't settle down and fall asleep or stay asleep. I might have to pull a JGY and head to the couch eventually, but for now I am just planning to pretend like I am sleeping and hope that my body gets at least some rest out of it!

In other news, we bought the "props" for our announcement photo that J plans to take at some point this week. She has an elaborate scene planned. If you are familiar with our 25 days of Christmas photos, then you will know a bit about what I mean. HAHA

QOTW: What are two or three books that you would love your kid(s) to read before they're 18 (and why, if you care to share)?

I am a former English Lit major....this is a tough question! If I had to just pick the top 3 though, I would go with...
1. Romeo & Juliet
2. East of Eden
3. The Scarlet Letter

I would have a list of about 10-15 other classic fiction books to add that, and then about 5-10 non-fiction/sociology types books on top of that. Here's hoping that our kiddos like to read!

[healz413]

1. General overview
We're 31w6d. 32 weeks tomorrow! Man. It simultaneously feels like we've got so much time and so little time left.


2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)
Our last appointment was two weeks ago. But tomorrow we have an appointment with a lactation specialist to talk about manada's options for inducing lactation. She probably can't take the standard domperidone because of another medication she's on. She's been pumping for about a week and a half now. We'll see what else the specialists say.

Then on Wednesday, we have our next midwife appointment. This will be our first one in a while with our actual midwife. Two appointments ago, we met with our backup/second midwife. And last appointment we met with the midwife who covers for our midwife when she's off call.


3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?
Rocky 3 is doing a lot of kicking/bumping now. I think that Rocky is pretty regularly in a mostly head down position these days, but every once in a while they seem to be more sideways. My guess is that there's still enough room in there to move around and switch up the positions. But I'm glad that Rocky seems to have figured out which way is the right way to point, even if it means more headbutts/punches to the cervix. I actually yelped about one yesterday and scared my mom (my parents were visiting this weekend).


QOTW: What are two or three books that you would love your kid(s) to read before they're 18 (and why, if you care to share)?
I didn't read "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn until I was in my early 20s and I found it really interesting. I would love to re-read it with a 16 or 17 year old Rocky 3 and see what they think of it.
I would like my kid to read an adolescent-appropriate novel about race in their 11-13 year old years. For me, it was "Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry."
And I think some bell hooks or Patricia Hill Collins would do any teenager thinking about identity, privilege, and oppression good. Or there's always Angela Davis's "Gender, Race, and Class." Again, I didn't read these things until my 20s and was fine. But if my kid wanted some advice on expanding their thinking (or understanding what I'm talking about), I'd gently push them in that direction.

[jgy]

healz413, thanks for the titles, I will start a list. I did read a book as a teen that gave me some serious perspective. Of course I can't remember the title, but it was about a place called Covenant House which is an organization in NYC (where I grew up), that helps and houses homeless teens many of whom are involved in prostitution (sex trafficking really) and drugs. I'll have to look that one up and put it on my list as well.

[officerofthelaw]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby?

23 weeks tomorrow, first baby, it's a boy


2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)
I have an appointment on Friday, just a check up. Aug 10 we have our 4D sonogram!




3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things?
I am constantly tired, the throwing up has finally subsided (I hope)and I find myself sleeping 12-17 hours a day on my days off. I love the kicks I feel, however he constantly kicks me.



QOTW: What are two or three books that you would love your kid(s) to read before they're 18 (and why, if you care to share)?
I don't really have any in mind right now but I am big on books. In fact at the baby shower, I have asked everyone to bring a book in lieu of a card because my son will get more use out of the books.

[ionaerebor]

1. General overview (examples--answer what you like: How many weeks? First baby/, second, etc.? Do you know the sex of the baby? I'm 21 weeks and 1 day pregnant with my first who is a girlie.




2. Appointment Updates (recent appts? ones coming up?)
Nada for a month.



3. General symptoms/rants/concerns/exciting things? Ailsa has started really messing with my sleeping pattern. Sleeping at three in moring? I don't think so Mummy! What do you mean you cant sleep at two in the afternoon at work?
I got the flat I made an offer on! Its an okay sized 2bed in a nice area of town, I'm so excited to move in. Speaking of which, my lease here runs out in a week, but I cant move into my new flat for three weeks, so I'm taking some last minute time off from work starting Friday and I'm heading back to Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon. My grandma is throwing me a baby shower for the Wednesday, yay!


QOTW: What are two or three books that you would love your kid(s) to read before they're 18 (and why, if you care to share)? This is so hard honestly. There are so many new books out now that I think are important, but I almost hope they are no longer relevant when Ailsa is a teen, so I'm making my books little kid books.
1. Esiotrot by Roald Dahl, because its my favourite children's book ever, and because in my opinion, Roald Dahl is the best children's author to have lived.
2. The Never Ending Story by Michael Ende, because it promotes imagination and reading, and its great.
3. The Gruffalo, because its now a film and TV show, and I think in son versions they kind of lost what was so great about it