Weekly check in- 3/14-3/20

[Andrea]

How far along are you?

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?

Any fun symptoms going on?

Any appointments this week?

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do?

[Andrea]

How far along are you? 28 weeks today, hello third tri

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A rollerblade/echidna

Any fun symptoms going on?  Still clinging to m/s, reflux, back/hip pain.

Any appointments this week? Nope, scheduled my consult with anesthesia for 3/31.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Sleeping is getting to be near impossible, if one more person tells me "sleep while you can!" I am going to throttle them.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Sedation for a week? Lol. I would love a like a 2 hour prenatal massage.

[nitecheese]

How far along are you? 26w 1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A slow loris!

Any fun symptoms going on? Sciatica. Crappy sleep. Weird dry but acne prone skin. General grumpiness.

Any appointments this week? Newp.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I pretty much stink at being pregnant with a toddler. I feel like I'm not enjoying this pregnancy at all, and that I can't give DS as much attention as I'd like because I'm always tired and sore. Grumble grumble.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Check into a hotel room and sleep and eat for two days. Or maybe go get my hair cut.

[manybellsdown]

How far along are you? 27w1d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Bananas I think. A fox of some sort?

Any fun symptoms going on? HEARTBURN. I hope it's shortlived. I best see chewbacca. Irritability. Extremely heightened sense of smell is contributing; everything smells bad. ETA I can't forget the CA-RAZY dreams. I feel so unrested because of them.

Any appointments this week? -

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Time is flying now. Work is slowly fading from my interests. It's some effort to pretend.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Prenatal massage, some sort of fancy fruit smoothie (sounds perfect to me for some reason), followed by a nap. I'd get a wax or something if that could be pain-free. I'd get a mani/pedi if I didn't have to smell a salon. So, yeah. Massage and smoothie and nap.

[Flair Underwood]

How far along are you?
27 w + 1 day - almost third tri!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?

Any fun symptoms going on?
Crazy big movements that are quite sharp at times. Kid has pointy elbows and knees!

Any appointments this week?
Nopers

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
I need to stop outgrowing my maternity clothes. I'M NOT MADE OF MONEY... and damned, there's no way this weight is related to how I'm eating/staying active. UGH.


GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do?
Mmmh, massage for SURE.

[cattuccino]

How far along are you? 29 weeks 1 day!

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A New England cottontail rabbit. I'm not sure how it compares to my Rex rabbit, but the way he's been moving lately he's earning a "thumper" nickname ...

Any fun symptoms going on? Headaches, peeing all the time, constipation, rib pain (apparently they're expanding more...), reflux, lots of varicose veins and getting some more sciatic pain.

Any appointments this week? See my OB tomorrow! Just measurement appointment I think....and she'll probably go over my bloodwork with me

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm beginning to feel baby appendages when he's pushing out and stretching. I've felt a knee/elbow pretty clearly and his head. It was weird - I don't remember that with DD!

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? I would love to get my hair done. I love getting my hair done, and want to get highlights done for spring/summer.....
Instead I'm taking my cat to the vet for laser treatment. Not so pampering.

[2dogs2kids]

How far along are you? 25 weeks

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Prairie dog

Any fun symptoms going on? Just general miserableness

Any appointments this week? Not scheduled but who knows I can't seem to stay away.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Take a long uninterrupted nap. Pedicure or massage would be nice too.

[titania]

How far along are you? 28 weeks 4 days

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Echidna

Any fun symptoms going on? heartburn, right side pain, not great sleep, super emotional

Any appointments this week? Nope - the one last week went well and I passed my glucose test, so I am happy

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am going through different phases of excited and pure panic when I think about how close everything is getting.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Definitely a massage!

[GOmamab15]

Andrea baby chewbacca is so cute! My dog looks just like that.
cattuccino I love the thumper nickname!

How far along are you? 25w 4d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?
Napa cabbage

Any fun symptoms going on?
Heartburn, pregnancy brain and a little numbness on my stomach around my belly button.

Any appointments this week?
At the end of the month

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
Feeling anxious. I'm trying to not think about things but then my brain starts going and I just have to remind myself that at the end of all of this I get to bring a new person into the world/my life and I'm going to be in love with him more than I can imagine and it'll all be worth it.


GTKY: pampering 101: I totally want to leave work early and go to this wonderful bakery. I could also use a hair cut & pedicure.

[txmommy14]

How far along are you? 28 +5

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? No idea!

Any fun symptoms going on? Just starting to get more uncomfortable, still have a cold that I can't seem to kick.

Any appointments this week? Yep! I'm at every other week appointments now, so I have one this week on Thursday (third week on a row since I had a sonogram last week). It should be a boring appointment.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Not really. Spring always passes by really fast, some days I can't believe there are 12 more weeks, and other days I feel like that's an eternity.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Take a nap, get a manicure and pedicure, and sit at Starbucks with a book and read. If only my MIL or someone would offer to take DS so I could do that

[bighair12]

How far along are you? 24w4d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Eggplant

Any fun symptoms going on? Umm peeing while coughing, not sleeping well

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am so ready to be over this whole flu thing.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Pedicure and a massage.

[woodengirl07]

How far along are you?
27w5d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?
Eggplant says google

Any fun symptoms going on?
Constipation which is super fun. Ha ha. That and rib pain are the worst things right now. I also have an annoying eye twitch which is probably not pregnancy related.

Any appointments this week?
Yup, regular OB on Thursday.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
We picked up a few baby items from my SIL and BIL who wanted to pass on all the stuff that my niece is done with (she's 2). So we now have a car seat, swing, play mat, some bedding, a bumpo, and a few other assorted things. My SIL also made me a list of what to register for and what is a waste, so that's super helpful.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do?
A pedicure would feel super good right now.

[babyzebra]

How far along are you? 25w3d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Cucumber

Any fun symptoms going on? Heartburn and exhaustion

Any appointments this week? Nope, but I have an appointment and glucose test next week

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Nada

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do?
I would first take a really long nap. Then, I think I would like to go swimming in a nice pool. Nothing sounds better than floating on top of water right now.

[amiet79]

How far along are you? 28 weeks 2 days.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A rollerblade.

Any fun symptoms going on? Lower back pain, super moody, feeling so blah and the crazy vivid dreams have started back up.

Any appointments this week? Nope. Not until end of March.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? The "you're so big!" comments have started. Even though this is my third pregnancy, I still get annoyed. I felt really bad about myself the other day when another pregnant woman, who is further along than I am and is not big at all, commented on how big I was as soon as I walked into the room. And she didn't even say it directly to me, but loud enough so that I could hear. I've struggled with my weight for years and it really brings me back to when I was called fat and other lovely things. I don't know why anyone has to comment on size at all when a woman is pregnant. It makes me ragey and I'm going to freak out on someone.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? I would get my hair cut and get a massage.

[packerfan4life]

How far along are you? 27w tomorrow

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? No idea

Any fun symptoms going on? Can't complain much. Some reflux symptoms

Any appointments this week? Not until the 24th

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I tried to do a front carry with DD this weekend and it was the worst idea ever. My leg has been hurting since then. Hopefully that was not a glimpse of my future

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? A massage. And a nap.

[princessisadora]

How far along are you? 26 weeks +1

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Butternut squash

Any fun symptoms going on? Mild form of sciatica. Mostly on my left side. My lateral upper thigh keeps falling asleep on me.

Any appointments this week? Nope

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Did the 3d ultrasound and I truly believe it made us bond with this little bean even more. I will go back in 10w to have a repeat and take my mom and my granny with me.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Full body waxing, manipedi and massage. I know waxing doesn't sound nice but I'm so done with shaving!

[frecklesnbrains]

28 weeks today!

A coconut

I've gained a ton of weight rapidly and I'm sleeping terribly - just can't get comfortable. My husband has a cold and is snoring badly, which isn't helping. Otherwise, I really can't complain.

No appointments this week. Next week is my glucose screen and regular OB check-up.

This is starting to feel really real, everyone! Third trimester!

Pampering: I'm gonna jump on the massage followed by nap train. Or maybe a nap followed by a massage? And throw in some ice cream for good measure.

[birdhut]

25 weeks 6 days and a prairie dog

Just having a lot of hip discomfort!

14ish more weeks today! It seems crazy to me! I know others have said this but I feel like we were just posting that we were pregnant!

I'm also going to say massage and pampering

[pbandj714]

How far along are you? 24w5d di/di twins

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Atlantic puffins!

Any fun symptoms going on? I've started getting the 1:30 am heartburn wakeup call every night. So that's annoying. Otherwise, I've been growing quite quickly the last few weeks it seems!

Any appointments this week? Regular OB on Thursday. They'll likely check my cervical length since MFM didn't do it at my last appt.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm also going between panic and excitement when I think of how much time we have left. It's going to be a big change!

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? I'm actually going for a pedicure after work today with a friend as long as the salon has openings. Other than that, a prenatal massage and some frozen yogurt sound amazing.

[Kevinmac]

How far along are you? 25 weeks

What are you? Baseball glove- seems so big

Symptoms? Acid reflux, a little back pain in the same spot most days

Appointments? Had one yesterday- his heart beat was good and he was still moving all around

Rants/raves: I'm so glad I'm feeling better than last week. However, I slept in one of our other bedrooms and felt so rested.

GTKY: pedicure and have someone do my hair- basically pay someone to play with it

[nymama917]

How far along are you? 25w 2d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? baseball glove

Any fun symptoms going on? Feel full all the time. Like I can barely eat more than a few bites at a time so I'm just constantly eating. Threw up this weekend from reflux/full feeling so now I'm being more cautious about meal size. Getting generally uncomfortable. My belly seems so much bigger this time around and it's getting in the way like it did at the very end of pregnancy last time...but I have so much longer to go!

Any appointments this week? Nope, next week

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I am taking a half day tomorrow because I have to get a mole removed. I had a biopsy and it came back abnormal but not cancerous so they want to get it all out and it's going to involve stitches. I've had this done before so I'm not too worried but it's on my breast a little below my nipple so not an ideal spot for stitches. I love my derm and she was like I don't really want to mess with you while pregnant (it's totally safe but she thinks it will scar worse) but she's like if I wait it will affect nursing so I want to make sure you're healed. I agreed and wasn't so worried about the scar because it's in a spot that no one would ever see not even in a bathing suit. I'm weirdly excited to have a half day off work for a 20 minute "surgery" and some stitches.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? Take an uninterrupted nap in my bed with the windows open.

[twobananas]

How far along are you? 25 weeks, di/di twins

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? Oreo packages

Any fun symptoms going on? Constipation, exhaustion, overall feeling pretty good. Feeling the need to eat constantly, so I'm thinking these babes are going through a growth spurt. I read that they will be around 3lbs each at 28 weeks.. holy cow that's a lot of baby!

Any appointments this week? OB next week, glucose test.. hoping I remember to drink the stuff!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Can't wait to have some time to finish the crib skirts I'm sewing.. and setting up the rest of the nursery! Gotta get through a couple of busy weeks first though.

GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do? I desperately need a haircut. Also, I really want to go swimming.

[txmommy14]

nymama917 , sorry about the procedure, it sounds like your derm is being very proactive and smart though, and I hope you can enjoy your half-day! I also feel the exact same way about feeling how I felt at the end of pregnancy so much earlier this time! No fun.

[vivela]

How far along are you?

27+3


What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week?

Fennec Fox


Any fun symptoms going on?

A bit of reflux, general soreness. Mostly good though! 


Any appointments this week?

Had my glucose test this week, but I won't hear the results for a few days. 


Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?

Someone bought my stroller off my registry, so exciting! 


GTKY: Pampering 101. If you could go and do something nice for yourself this afternoon, what would you do?
Mmm, I could do with a facial.