§§ Grad Check-in: 11/08/15 §§

[agpjt413]

Hello GRADS!!!

Congratulations to sonpetitlapin who welcomed her baby boy into the world on 11/1 & colinsfebmommy who welcomed her little girl into the world on 11/6!!!

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!!

No QOTW this week

[manderslvt]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
36w2d, head of romaine lettuce 

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
I'm doing pretty well this week. I'm feeling well as long as I don't over-do it. I've cut back to 32 hours/week at work, which makes things much easier, and I start my leave in two more weeks.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
DH has been working on renovating our kitchen for months. I was getting worried that the work wouldn't be done before the baby is born, but DH has been working really hard on it, and as of now, the walls, lighting, and floor are done, and appliances and cabinets are here waiting to be installed. We just need to buy the counters and sink, and get everything put together. It might actually happen soon!

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
I'm doing weekly OB appointments and NSTs now. LO is head down and low, and did well on her first NST, so things are looking great. As long as nothing changes, we're just waiting now.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Just for an uneventful next few weeks, and that the kitchen comes together soon!

Edit to add congrats to colinsfebmommy!

[bgkc4]

Awwww. Congratulations sonpetitlapin and colinsfebmommy !!!!!!

How far along are you? 9w2d / large kidney bean

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Feeling pretty good. I've had a lot of indigestion lately, but I had that issue since before my bfp. I was on a daily regimen of Prilosec but can no longer take it because of the pregnancy, so it's no surprise that the problem returned.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Went to open houses today. We've got to get out of our 1 bedroom and get a larger place. I love our current place, but we had already outgrown it when it was just the two of us. It's definitely time to go.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? My next appointment isn't for another week and a half.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just continued thoughts and prayers for the little peanut.

[zombiesquad]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable
23+5/papaya

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)?
Sometimes I forget I'm pregnant. Not that I do anything I shouldn't do or that I don't feel movement, but when referring to a future date, I said the three of us to DH. He reminded me there will be four of us at that time. It's still a weird feeling to me and after 20+ weeks, this pregnancy is still a little surreal. But I'm extremely excited and can't wait to meet this little guy.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc?
We really started focusing on potty training DD this weekend. I'm exhausted, but I'd rather get started now than after this kiddo comes.

Upcoming milestones or appointments?
Appointment tomorrow. Just a regular check up but I'll get the delicious drink for my glucose test.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers?
Just positive thoughts for everyone and maybe a few prayers that I keep my sanity through potty training

[colinsfebmommy]

Thanks everyone! It's been a long 4 days but we got home today with our baby girl Charlee Wren. She was 8 lbs 7 oz born by a surprise need of c- section. We are in love!

[meredithcarole]

Hey everyone!

Congrats to the newest moms sonpetitlapin and colinsfebmommy

I am 35 weeks, 3 days - honeydew melon, apparently.

Sleep is becoming challenging. Edema is suddenly a thing. And LO periodically causes my right upper leg to go numb. Other than that, life is great.

I have an ultrasound coming up this week. It should be our last one before the c-section. My last scheduled OB appt is the 17th. I am a bit terrified to be this close. So much to do, so little time.

Here's a pic of me from Saturday:

[pittpurple]

Hi all!
Am crossing my fingers for more to make it over here this month.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable - 6 weeks, teeny tiny

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? - Symptoms are kicking in full force today which is both reassuring and overwhelming. I am always, always hungry and nauseated. I forgot about this.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Just trying to keep all the mantras in min.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? First loss was at 7.5 weeks so I'm just trying to stay calm through the next week and get a scan sometime late next week past that milestone.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just for calm, the uncertainty is so, so stressful.

[b0710]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable - 37 weeks, winter melon

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Pretty good. I'm riding the fine line between wanting baby boy to hang out inside as long as he needs to, and wanting him to be born now! At my appointment on Friday I was 1 cm dilated, but still pretty thick. In other words, he could come today, or in 3 weeks haha.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I still need to put in the car seat, pack a hospital bag, and pick up a few randoms at the store. Overall though, we're pretty much ready to meet this little guy.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Um, yea. I have 4 appointments this week alone (Hospital pre-admissions, NST today, Chiropractor appointment Wednesday, and check-up Friday). I feel like the appointments will keep me more than busy until baby comes.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just the continued ones for a good delivery of a healthy little boy.

[winogirl]

How far along are you? 38 weeks tomorrow!

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Today - I feel like crap. Had a horrific headache all day yesterday and it is still trying to hang around today too. So - I slept badly, ate barely at all and didn't get enough water. I'm trying to suck down as much water as possible right now in hopes that it helps keep the headache from making a full return. I only have 4 tylenol left in my bottle and only 2 tums left. I was really hoping to make it to the end with just the one bottle of each but I think I'll have to swing by target tonight. My belly feels like it can't possibly stretch anymore than it has every day - and every day it seems to get a little bit bigger!

Other Updates? We finally had the baby shower this last weekend - it went better than I expected but was still a huge stress for me as I hate being the center of attention and there wasn't any activities or anything planned so everyone just wanted to talk to me the whole time. Which is fine and I realize that's how it works but as an introvert it took a lot out of me! We did get some fabulous gifts though - only one thing got duplicated and a bunch of stuff was bought outside the registered items so tons of surprises. Now I get to go out and buy all the things - yay!!!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Appt on Friday. They had absolutely no appointments with the midwife practice all week this week so I'm seeing one of the OBs instead. Luckily it was one that I actually liked so hopefully it will go smoothly. I haven't had any checks for dilation and they haven't talked about any NST at all yet so not sure if they will do that. They check his heart rate every time and he moves around like crazy all the time so I'm not worried really. It is just funny how different everyone's experiences are with their own doctors!

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? just that I don't go into labor for the next 3 days - DH is visiting a friend in vegas until Weds night and I have to pick him up from the airport.

[KirstenAlecia]

hey ladies! Thank you agpjt413 for the check in! Congrats sonpetitlapin & colinsfebmommy,!!!!



How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 14 weeks,6 days. I believe baby is lemon sized

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? I feel like I have had a little less nausea this week. I have had horrible, horrible headaches almost daily though. Emotionally I'm a roller coaster up and down. I think having constant headaches makes that worse.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Nothing new really. I think we will be announcing next week. I keep saying we will and I keep putting it off. Hubby noticed yesterday that my middle section looks a little wider. (you know.....like my waist is GONE) so we have to announce soon or my body is going to give it away here pretty soon anyway.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? We have our detailed ultrasound scheduled but its a ways away still, mid next month.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Continued prayers for my dad please. His surgery went well on Friday and I would love T&P for continued healing and a complete recovery. They said the tumor they removed looked to be benign. Pathology will confirm it but they believe it looks that way. So hopefully with that removed and the other stuff they did, he will do well. Then the only thing to deal with will be the issue with his gout flare up.....his knee has a lot of crystals and he is in pain all the time.....ugh so many issues. Is this what happens with aging parents

[rnmommy]

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 11w2d, I think a lime

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Physically feeling better. I'm still tired, but less nauseated, which is nice.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I'm doing an online live webinar tomorrow so I can do my NIPT. I want to get that stuff drawn ASAP!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? I had an appointment this morning. Baby was moving around so much that the doctor had a hard time measuring the HB. It was easy for her to find, and we heard and saw it, but every time she tried to measure it, baby would flip. My next appointment is in a month.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Just continued prayers for a healthy, sticky baby, and also that our 13 year old won't hate us when she finds out we're having another.


My belly fat progression. I've actually lost at least a pound since my last appointment, so some of that must be baby influenced.

[winogirl]

KirstenAlecia, headaches are the worst! ice packs on my head and neck have really been life savers for me this whole pregnancy because tylenol is a total joke.

[KirstenAlecia]

Nov 9, 2015 14:58:54 GMT -5 winogirl said:

KirstenAlecia, headaches are the worst! ice packs on my head and neck have really been life savers for me this whole pregnancy because tylenol is a total joke.

Tylenol is a joke. Especially when the headaches are migraines and tension headaches. I swear its EVERY DAY. 

[flyliceandcoffee]

Congrats to my other Nov moms! Can't wait to see and hear about everyone else

Holy cow, I can't K is gonna be a month old tomorrow! Things are going good, we've got his reflux under control I think, he finally got back to his birth weight a lil later than the pedi wished, but her made it, and we're still exclusively breastfeeding so I'm feeling rather proud of that!

[pittpurple]

Update: Phoned the Early Pregnancy Unit and they agreed to see me for a scan at 8 weeks so booked in for the 24th November. Just two weeks to wait...

[luvmyponies]

Congrats November moms!! FX for everyone in the TWW, I'm crossing everything for you all!!

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable: 28w5d/Tropical coconut

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Definitely feeling more pregnant... tired, out of breath, but feeling good emotionally (most of the time!)

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? I passed my GTT so one less thing to worry about! My baby shower was last weekend, which was wonderful. New carpeting was installed yesterday, nursery furniture is set to be delivered next weekend, and we can start putting all the gifts away (instead of piled in our dining room) We have our second childbirth class this week, and I have a prenatal breastfeeding class on Saturday. Definitely a lot going on, but things are coming together!

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Nothing other than regular biweekly appointments and a 32 week ultrasound with the high risk doctor on November 30. It's still irritating to me that I'm considered high risk just because of my age, but at least I get an extra look at LO!

[URMySunshine77]

Hi friends. I hope that you are all doing well.

Congratulations colinsfebmommy! Please post a picture if you feel comfortable.

winogirl, take care of yourself and feel better soon.

pittpurple, I can understand your desire for that first ultrasound and hopefully you get some peace on the 24th.

KirstenAlecia, I'm glad that your father's tumor was benign and I hope that he heals fast. Your headaches sound awful and I hope they fade in the second trimester.

flyliceandcoffee, look at your little peanut! My son had that same Halloween shirt.

I am at w17d3. A chest cold has got me down. I underestimated the power of preschool illnesses when my son started this year. My LO has had two colds/viruses in the past month and I've gotten both. At least five of the 14 kids in his class were out yesterday. I really hope that we have a break on the illnesses because I hate being out of commission. Any tips from people on preventing these nasties? DH suggested giving our son B vitamin juices.

Things are quiet, pregnancy-wise--almost too quiet. I look forward to hearing the baby's heartbeat on Friday at my next appointment. I haven't been feeling anything. I think that I felt some Braxton Hicks a few weeks ago. I've just been blowing off work to take naps and heal through this cold.

I finally found my maternity clothes in a suitcase at the top of our closet, so I have a nice wardrobe now that my sister sent her clothes. Exciting!

I hope to see some new BFPs here soon. lickwed share an update if you have time!

[winogirl]

URMySunshine77, feel better!!!

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Congratulations colinsfebmommy and sonpetitlapin on your new arrivals!!

How far along are you? Pearse is 5 months old today!

How are you feeling? More rested now that he is only getting up one time between 11pm and 7am.

Other Updates? - We are sitting independently regularly, loving solids/purees, and just generally adorable.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nope!

PICTURES!

[winogirl]

@jimbobcooter, he is SOOOO adorable.

[lickwed]

colinsfebmommy Congrats!

KirstenAlecia Glad the tumor is benign and I hope your dad makes a quick recovery.

@jimbobcooter Love the outfit. We are a Broncos house too! Sunday was a somber day in our household.

URMySunshine77 Thanks for remembering me. I hope things slow down soon.

How far along are you? Week/fruit or vegetable 33w and a pineapple

How are you feeling (physically and/or emotionally)? Pretty good overall. Just hoping I can make it past 34 weeks with no increase in my blood pressure.

Other Updates? Thoughts, vents, baby preparations, etc? Not a whole lot.

Upcoming milestones or appointments? Growth scan next week.

Do you need any thoughts or prayers? Nothing right now.

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