~#~ Grad Check-in: 10/25/15 ~#~

[agpjt413]

Hello GRADS!!!

Congratulations to our newest grad pittpurple!!!!

sonpetitlapin, Divefrog, winogirl, radiantly, @jimbobcooter, beckyp005, flippinchica, colinsfebmommy, Maggie0424, lucylulu, flyliceandcoffee, cml112, sunni1, b0710, manderslvt, meredithcarole, aswedishbee, mdogan29, lickwed, scorpioscuba, jess9802, zombiesquad, mom2boxers, MissMusic, luvmyponies, URMySunshine77, KirstenAlecia, rnmommy, bgkc4, pittpurple

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!)

[manderslvt]

HCongrats pittpurple!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
34w2d, melon

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Other than the head cold that has been kicking my ass all weekend, I'm feeling ok! Sleeping better than usual, probably because I'm sick.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
As of this week, I'm cutting back on my hours a work a little. I won't be doing any more overtime, and I'm not going to any of the evening staff meetings that make my days 14 hours long! I'm also using some PTO to take half days on my four remaining Thursdays before my maternity leave starts.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I have an appointment in 2 weeks-ish, then I start weekly OB check ups and NSTs. Eek! We're getting close!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Just for a quick recovery from this cold, and that the rest of my family doesn't catch it!

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!


QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! I had plans to take DS to a Halloween festival this weekend, but we couldn't go because I was so sick. We'll try to find something fun next weekend, but I'm not sure what yet. (There's not much going on on the actual holiday around here, from what I've seen.)

[bgkc4]

manderslvt, ugh, sorry about the cold. I caught a cold last week and it sucked. I wanted to take every drug in my medicine cabinet but couldn't. It only lasted about 5 days. I hope yours is fleeting too.

How far along are you? Week 7 / blueberry

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Good emotionally and physically. U/S went well this past week. Heard heartbeat for the first time. After standing in line for 20 minutes to get a scoop of Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream, I took a few spoonfuls and had my first bout of nausea yesterday. I really wanted that ice cream, but I can't complain after going 7 weeks with no morning sickness. Today I felt better.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? DH really wants to tell people (he can't hold water) but I want to wait until Thanksgiving. So far only two people know. One is a co-worker who rudely asked me if I was pregnant and said I look pregnant (even though I'm not showing, so I'm pretty sure she's referring to regular stomach bloat), and the other is a friend of mine who called me out for not drinking alcohol at dinner the other night.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Next appointment is in 2 weeks.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued thoughts and prayers for a sticky baby.

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!) We were invited to a Halloween party and planned to attend, but DH wants us to go to a college football game next weekend for our alma matter. It's a pretty big game so I understand him wanting to go, but we haven't been to a Halloween party together in over 5 years. I was looking forward to dressing up and having fun. I hadn't yet decided on a costume, so at least no money was wasted.

[meredithcarole]

I am 33 weeks, 3 days. Pineapple, I believe.

I am feeling worn out. 5 more weeks till my c-section, which is both frightening and kind of exciting.

Here I am from Friday:



No Halloween plans, just going to hand out candy.

[pittpurple]

Thanks for the welcome! It still feels surreal but I'm happy to be here :-)

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 4 weeks so poppyseed I think

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Super excited, super stressed, just waiting to hit my milestones so I can breathe a bit. I'm already feeling the bloat so already wearing my comfy work clothes. Hopefully that's a good sign!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Nope, just trying to stay positive!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? My first m/mc was at 7.5 weeks so I'm thinking I'll schedule a scan (you can pay for private scans, the standard scans are 13 weeks and 20 weeks) for around 8 weeks to see what's going on in there. 3.5 weeks but that feels like FOREVER

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? So far everything is fine. Still peeing on things and jumping around when I see 'pregnant' but my wallet can't take that much longer so trying to calm myself down!

[aswedishbee]

Hello and "happy" monday!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 33+5 - Honeydew melon

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I am tired! I feel like a big lazy bum but everything really wears me out, especially trying to meal plan and do math for every meal thanks to the GD. Trying to wrap my mind around the fact that it's almost November and this crazy ride is about to change into a different one...

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? B/c of the GD, I have already started weekly appointments but this week will be my first NST - Hope I remember my Kindle at my appointment (otherwise I'll be checking work email and that's never good LOL)

Upcoming milestones or appointments? GD follow up Wednesday, with weekly OB on Thursday

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? They're always nice =)

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!) We'll hand out candy and then go to the neighbor's once they're back with the kids and we'll all do s'mores over the fire pit.

[luvmyponies]

Thanks for the check in agpjt413! I'm so happy to see the BFP on TTC>35 and I'm rooting so hard for everyone else!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 26w4d

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling good, heartburn has definitely subsided a bit. My energy felt normal all throughout the second tri, and now that I'm almost in the third tri, I've definitely noticed feeling more tired, winded.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My biggest concern is how long I'll be able to handle my barn work and how much help I'll need after LO is born. DH helps me with all the heavy lifting, but it's not cheap to hire someone to come everyday and do my stalls. Plus I tend to pay well because it's not easy to find someone good and reliable. Cleaning horse crap isn't as easy as it looks! I'm trying to just take things as they come, but it's hard for me not to be able to plan.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I have my glucose test this Thursday. Our first childbirth class is Thursday night too. I've hope the class is helpful and informative and not a waste of time.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nothing specific right now, but T&P for continued good health are always appreciated!

[pittpurple]

luvmyponies, I actually really enjoyed my classes. The information was randomly useful but I met some lovely people through it and ended up becoming friends with a few of them.

[winogirl]

congrats pittpurple!!

How far along are you? 36 weeks tomorrow

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? my throat is killing me this morning - can't tell yet if it is just from the moxabustion I had this weekend or if I'm getting sick. PLEASE don't be getting sick. Physically, tired and stretched.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? My big whiney vent is that my baby shower is supposed to be 11/7 - my mom and sister are planning it. I'm definitely grateful they are planning something for me - but I hate being the center of attention, even more so opening gifts/etc so it will be a high stress/high anxiety event for me. Well, they asked for names/addresses and with less than 2 weeks to go no one on my (small) list has received any information. Some folks have come over and given us presents already because they thought there wouldn't be a shower. So then if/when they get invites they will think I'm asking for more presents? ugh - it is ratcheting up the stress level like crazy. every time i talk to my mom she mentions how planning this is taking up so much of her time and she is so busy, etc - and i'm almost to the point where I just want them to cancel everything so i don't have to worry about it all. Alright, vent over, i'm just going to let it roll off my back and not think about it.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? we have an appointment on thursday - scan to check growth and position and see if he has moved out of transverse. We did the acupuncture/moxabustion this weekend so I'm hoping he is moving into the correct positioning!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? just that this little guy moves position and that he doesn't make an early appearance (at least for a few more weeks).

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!) no plans - the friends that usually host a halloween party are moving to another state We do have a Guy Fawkes party that is typically a ton of fun that I am looking forward to next week (even if it is outside and I have zero coats that I can actually zip up at this point).

[b0710]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable - 35 weeks today, coconut (I feel like at the end all of these fruits are the same size until you see watermelon)

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? - Pretty pregnant these days The end part of pregnancies has its own joys, but it means I'm closer to meeting my LO, so I can't/won't complain!

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I have the desire to do lots of reorganizing projects in my house. It's an interesting kind of nesting, but it makes me feel really productive.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I do not have my 36 weeks appointment until next Friday, and I'll be 36w4d. After that I start 2 appointments a week, with one being a NST.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just the usual for a continued healthy pregnancy that leads to a healthy little baby boy.


QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! I am really being kind of bah-humbug about Halloween. I just don't want to spend money on a costume that I cannot wear again, and will probably be either cold or uncomfortable in. I bought a pair of socks with ghosts on them that say Boo (at the Target $1 section haha). I think this is the extent of my spirit this year. We are taking our 2 boys to a Halloween party during the day on Saturday, and then Saturday night they will be trick-or-treating with DH...I plan to just hand out candy at home. I normally have so much more spirit, I'm just over it this season.

[aswedishbee]

b0710 I'm with you on the fruits/veggies seeming the same

[flyliceandcoffee]

hi ladies!!! Some of you guys are getting sooooo close I can't wait to see all the new squishes!

We're doing good here. K is 2 weeks old now, we're still working on getting him back to his birth weight, but we did a pre/post feeding weight and it seems like I'm producing enough milk so that's a good thing as compared to last time with S. We've also started him on reflux meds and that has definitely seemed to help calm him down as well so we're hoping that'll translate to him gaining more weight so we don't have to add in formula again. S is doing great as a big sister, and life is good!

edit: adding a pic if it lets me...

[KirstenAlecia]

Hi Ladies! Thank you agpjt413 for the check in post!

Congrats pittpurple!

Honestly ladies I can't believe I am still here after this last weeks scare.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable I am 12 weeks, 6 days....baby is plum sized

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I just don't enjoy this. Im grateful to be expecting (especially after sat week) but pregnancy is hard for me. Im still nauseous, I still get tired. I have started to get a LOT of headaches. I get migraines as it is, and not being able to take anything that actually helps is really hard. Emotionally Ive hit a whole new level of anxiety that I am really trying hard to keep in check

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Our bleeding episode seems to have no source or reason. Both U/S have been great. baby is healthy and growing right on schedule. Nothing in my uterus or any other places (ovaries etc) looks like anything is wrong. Our NT scan showed normal measurements. Waiting on bloodwork.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? nothing for a few weeks

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? continued T&P for my dad would be great and for my gummy bear as well.

[colinsfebmommy]

How far along are you? 38w

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? gigantic, sore, tired. Mixed feelings on excitement of baby coming but anxiety for new life

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Scheduled for 11/4 induction, need to go at 39 weeks because of amniotic fluid amount. Plus kid is HUGE. I am kind of hoping to go on my own this week instead.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Last NST this Thursday

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Yes, pray this kid isn't 10 lbs lol but healthy


QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! Well if I am still pregnant, go trick or treating with my toddler, I am so so excited for him, he is at a great age and is over the moon excited to go.

[zombiesquad]

Congrats,pittpurple!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

21+6 and the size of a banana


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Feeling decent. I'm slower going lately. Already struggling to get up from sitting down and not getting the best sleep.


Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

I'm realizing that I need to get on it where the kids' rooms are concerned. I just haven't had the time or the energy.


Upcoming milestones or appointments?

Another ultrasound on Wednesday. We'll get another fetal echo and check to see if the placenta is moving up. It was a little low last time. Very excited to see the lil' dude again.

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!)
We have a kid-friendly party we're going to on Friday. I'm dressing up as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. More specifically, Mother of Dragons. DD will be a dragon and of course, I'll imply that I'm carrying a dragon, even though they really came from eggs. I fully expect the guests at this particular party to have absolutely no idea what my costume is.

[sonpetitlapin]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable

39w1d full grown baby est. over 8.5 lbs last week

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?

Exhausted. Sore. Ready. Scared to death.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?

Got his little section of the room finished. So ready for baby.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?

I had my 39w appointment today. Got the sweep and stretch. Holy Heck. My cervix is very angry right now. If nothing happens, I will be going into the hospital Sunday night for induction. Come on baby.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?

That I go into natural labor. That is all I want. I do not want pitocin.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!!

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!)

No plans. If I am still pregnant then I will be eating the eggplant parm that is famous for sending women into labor.

ETA pic

[pittpurple]

Oct 26, 2015 13:18:27 GMT -5 KirstenAlecia said:

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically I just don't enjoy this. Im grateful to be expecting (especially after sat week) but pregnancy is hard for me. Im still nauseous, I still get tired. I have started to get a LOT of headaches. I get migraines as it is, and not being able to take anything that actually helps is really hard. Emotionally Ive hit a whole new level of anxiety that I am really trying hard to keep in check

I just wanted to reach out and say that I totally get it. I was so, so grateful to be pregnant the 2nd time and incredibly grateful to be able to keep one of my babies after all the bad times but I had a hard time every.single.day. Between the stress and just having a really rough time physically it was hard to stay focussed. It was really difficult for me - it felt like I should just be skipping around happily the whole time but I was sick and physically handicapped (I got and continue to have terrible carpal tunnel) and it was just miserable. Which (for me) made me then feel guilty because I wanted this so badly and I felt like I wasn't 'enjoying' it like I'd pictured.

For me it got much better when I started showing properly - people are really nice to you and you start to get to do the fun stuff. I really loved maternity clothes shopping and would treat myself to fun shopping here and there (adorable baby clothes and whatnot) on really rough days. And having the doppler was a lifesaver for me for sure.

I guess I just wanted to to say that I really hope that it gets better for you and try not to stress about having bad days - pregnancy is rough for a lot of people and you get to be miserable even in the midst of being excited and greateful, you know? (I've been trying to think about what I want to say since seeing your post yesterday and I'm still not sure I got it right - writing is hard! - but wanted to just give you an empathatic hug I suppose.)

Oh - and weirdly I stopped getting migraines in my 2nd trimester. I've always gotten occular migraines but the hormones and whatever was happening as I got more pregnant kept them away for months. So fingers crossed that happens for you as well.

[sonpetitlapin]

pittpurple, I have not extended my congratulations to you yet. I am sorry, I am dropping the ball. Congrats!!!! I am happy to see you here!!!!

KirstenAlecia, Yes, you are blessed to be pregnant. And because you are pregnant you have every.single.right. to complain. Pregnancy is hard on a woman. It is a beautiful miracle but it isn't easy on the body. I feel strongly that it is absolutely insensitive to the pregnant woman to expect her to "grin and bare it" because she is "lucky to be pregnant." Woman, your body is going through hell, hormone changes, and physical changes. You don't have to like it and you have every right to complain about this horrid thing your body is going through for this precious beautiful miracle you get to have. Pregnanting is hard. Be back with my favorite MeMe

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sonpetitlapin, You look fabulous! Hopeful you have an uneventful delivery (very soon!)

zombiesquad, LOVE your Halloween costume plans! So very awesome; my 15 yr old is going to go as Jon Snow

[KirstenAlecia]

Oct 27, 2015 8:27:54 GMT -5 sonpetitlapin said:

pittpurple, I have not extended my congratulations to you yet. I am sorry, I am dropping the ball. Congrats!!!! I am happy to see you here!!!!

KirstenAlecia, Yes, you are blessed to be pregnant. And because you are pregnant you have every.single.right. to complain. Pregnancy is hard on a woman. It is a beautiful miracle but it isn't easy on the body. I feel strongly that it is absolutely insensitive to the pregnant woman to expect her to "grin and bare it" because she is "lucky to be pregnant." Woman, your body is going through hell, hormone changes, and physical changes. You don't have to like it and you have every right to complain about this horrid thing your body is going through for this precious beautiful miracle you get to have. Pregnanting is hard. Be back with my favorite MeMe

Omg yes! Lol. I just feel bad for hating the process lol. My hubby just says "thank you for going through it" it's so sweet.

[winogirl]

come on baby sonpetitlapin - time to meet your family!!!

[mom2boxers]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
19w2d / mango

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Pinched a nerve in my neck that isn't pleasant, but pregnancy-wise I'm ok.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
Started clearing out stuff but there's a long way to go before we can play musical rooms. Goal is to have it done after the 1st of the year so LO #1 can get used to his big boy room.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
A/S on Monday. Excited to see LO again and confirm it's really a girl based on the DNA test. Although my doc assures me she's never seen a time where the results were wrong.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Always appreciated.

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?!
Trick-or-Treating with the cousins for as long as LO will last. Hope my neck feels better by then. There are quite a few hills in their neighborhood and pushing a car or a stroller doesn't sound fun.

[sonpetitlapin]

@kellbell, aww thank you so much!!! I feel huge.

KirstenAlecia, Don't feel bad for hating the process. It is a lot of hard work on the body. It is OK not to enjoy the process. My H is the same and I love how he is in tune with me. I haven't said much during the pregnancy until recently, but he knows it has been hard on me. He has told me his in Awe over me, I am his hero, he appreciates everything I am doing, but if we were in our 20s, this would be our ONLY kid. He would not put me through this again.

winogirl, yes anytime now LO. Mommy is so ready to have her body back.

[agpjt413]

You look fabulous sonpetitlapin!!! C'mon baby!!!!

FX'd that baby will want to come on his own this week colinsfebmommy!!

mom2boxers - Hope your neck feels better soon!!

[sonpetitlapin]

agpjt413, thank you!

[jess9802]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
21w4d


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Feeling okay, though I continue to be plagued by dry heaves in the morning. Also, really suffering this cold and flu season - I have my third head cold in a matter of weeks. So, so glad DS started preschool this year.


Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
We've settled on a whale theme for his nursery, so I'm excited about that.


Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Next appt is on 11/19, and it will be the follow up anatomy scan.


Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Nope.


QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!) Planning to dress DS up as Darth Vader since he's taken an interest in Star Wars, and that's about it.

[winogirl]

Oct 27, 2015 14:11:30 GMT -5 jess9802 said:

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
21w4d


How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Feeling okay, though I continue to be plagued by dry heaves in the morning. Also, really suffering this cold and flu season - I have my third head cold in a matter of weeks. So, so glad DS started preschool this year.


Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
We've settled on a whale theme for his nursery, so I'm excited about that.


Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Next appt is on 11/19, and it will be the follow up anatomy scan.


Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Nope.


QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! (Looking forward to hearing/seeing costume ideas!!) Planning to dress DS up as Darth Vader since he's taken an interest in Star Wars, and that's about it.

Ah - we almost went with a whale theme too. there is so much cute stuff out there!!!!

[URMySunshine77]

Hi all! Thanks for hosting, agpjt413. I'm sorry that I'm not able to tag individually tonight. Sending you all love and support--especially those of you in pain.

How far along are you? W15d5, orange

How are you feeling? Exhausted and unmotivated. I am woefully behind with work tasks.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Our next ultrasound is at the end of November.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? No thank you!

Hoping for more BFPs soon here. 

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 9w5d - green olive

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I would be so glad if this nausea would leave or at least be more predictable. I hate this on and off all day pukey feeling, even though I never actually puke.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I'm so happy my threenager will be four by the time this baby is born. Nothing makes me question my parenting skills like a three year old. IN other news, our 13 year old got braces yesterday. Poor kid is going to have a sucky Halloween. Oh, my damn ears have freaking plugged on me again. I went to the doctor last year for it and she just told me I have eustacian tube dysfunction. I'm sure I do, but freaking fix it! It got mostly better, but one ear stayed kind of plugged and now they're both really plugged up again and I can't hear.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? November 9 is my next appointment and there will be an ultrasound. I can't wait and I'm really nervous at the same time.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued T&P for a healthy, sticky baby are always welcome.

And as always, bump/baby pics are encouraged!! Still pretty much just fat.

QOTW: What are your Halloween plans, if any?! My aunt throws a family Halloween party at my parents' house every year (my mom has ALS and has been trached and vented for 9 years so she can't really go anywhere and we have all family functions at her house. We're going to that on Saturday afternoon and then taking the little kids Trick or Treating Saturday night while the big, big sister goes ToT with her BFF and her parents.