Pregnancy Check In- March 21

[firstcomeslove2013]

Sorry if this isn't okay, but I popped on here and noticed this wasn't posted yet...

Happy Monday!







This is our weekly check-in for expectant families!







Congratulations to all who have recently received BFP's! Jump in when you're ready and let us know when you'd like to be added to the roster.







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?







Due Date List



wittyandwaiting - March 28



crazyaunt84 - May 15



bexincanada - June 1



mahler5 - June 9



Stringy - June 9



SueSposa - August 8



kona - August 14



esquette - August 1



humorme00 - September 3



firstcomeslove2013 - October 4







QOTW:



1. What cravings/food aversions have you had?


2. If you could have one fancy or expensive splurge item for your new LO, what would it be and why?

[wittyandwaiting]

Woo hoo! Thanks for getting us started at firstcomeslove2013!

1. I am 39 weeks pregnant today with a baby girl who is estimated to be about 9 pounds.

2. I have a midwife appointment tomorrow what's another exciting stretch and sweep.

3. I am so ready to meet this little lady! I had acupuncture three days last week and massage. I feel like she is super comfortable where she is. I also really don't want to be chemically induced so it would be ideal if she would just come out on her own. I am totally open to any tips on how to safely and naturally evict this baby!!!

QOTW: I've basically aversions to just about everything, but eggs have been a frequent source of stomach churning.

2. I can't really think of anything besides one of those MamaRoo's, they look super interesting but I can't really see the practicality of purchasing one.

[crazyaunt84]

wittyandwaiting - wow! At 9 lbs, I'd be more than ready to meet her too! Spicy foods, walking, sex, castor oil, evening primrose oil. Those are the old wives' remedies I know of to get the party started.


1. 32w1d with twin boys.
2. No appts until April 1st. That's just a routine blood pressure and doppler check.
3. We had an OB appt this past Friday with a full sono, and the boys are measuring at 5lbs each! Based on size, they are 2 and a half weeks ahead of their due date. They were convinced my due date was wrong, but I had the IVF charts to prove otherwise. So, 10 lbs of baby hanging out in there with another 6 weeks until scheduled c-section (unless they decide to come sooner). Baby B hasn't flipped and the doctor said it's not likely given the lack of space, so I'm pretty confident we're not going to be allowed a natural delivery at this point. Oh well.

Other than that, I'm struggling with pain under my ribcage on both sides that the doctor thinks is tearing in the muscle. Not much I can do for it, but there are times that I just cry because it's too overwhelming. This is the part where twins gets tough I'm told. Hanging on as long as I have to.

QOTW 1 - eggs and meat haven't been super palatable, but no really strong aversions or cravings.

QOTW 2 - a bigger house. Seriously. We can't fit all the baby gear we have into our house now!

[mahler5]

I'm 28 weeks.

I still haven't found out results of 3 hour glucose. I thought they would call me today but haven't. If they don't call by earlier afternoon tomorrow I may call. I'm pretty sure I have it, so just want to find out and get it over with. Although the eating well, and strict diet part will really suck, so maybe I don't want to find out yet . . . .

I've overall been feeling better. My dizziness has almost completely gone away. I went swimming today at gym, that is literally the first time I have been to the gym since 5 or 6 weeks pregnant. I didn't swim that much but felt really good. Although I am exhausted now.

I'm planning on taking C to zoo tomorrow. I mentioned in the parenting check in I had this realization I really don't have a lot of time left with her where we can do really fun stuff together. I'm sure once I adjust to two we will do stuff again but it won't be as easy. I'll continue later. . .

[mahler5]

Plus we are moving soon, and will be doing a lot of work on baby room etc after that so I feel like time until the baby is going to fly by in some ways. So want to get some good quality time in with C.

QOTW -- I haven't had any huge aversions since 1st tri, and that was more nothing sounded good but carbs. Now I haven't been a big meat eater lately but will still eat it and crave it some. I definitely craved that more first pregnancy.

QOTW --- Im not sure. Maybe some really cute decorations for nursery and new very stylist nursery furniture. What we have is fine though.

[esquette]

1. 19 weeks, 1st baby, just the one in there and he's a boy!!!

2. Had a basic appointment last week, doppler check, check in with doctor. Actually, it was the midwife in the practice. I think it wasn't her fault, but we were forgotten in the room for 20 minutes. We wound up waiting a total of 45 minutes for a 10 minute appointment, AND it was the first appointment time of the day. It did not predispose me to liking the midwife. But apparently my fundus (teehee) looks about right, the baby is active and has a strong heartbeat. A week from tomorrow is our A/S! I'm excited to see our little boy and make sure everything is in it's place.

3. Sweetie is sick, and has been couch bound for 4 days. I am trying desperately not to catch it, since I'm on Spring Break. In terms of symptoms, I'm still hit with the occasional bout of gagging/nausea as I go about my day. Starting in with the lower back pain, but it's still pretty fine. I would really love to feel some movement though!!! Right now, I got nothing.

QOTW1. What cravings/food aversions have you had?
I won't eat apples. I usually love them, but now they seem terrible. Also, I was totally off all tea and hot beverages until about a week ago. I've been craving SUGAR. I want to eat slurpees and sour candy.


QOTW2. If you could have one fancy or expensive splurge item for your new LO, what would it be and why? Does extending my maternity leave beyond 8 weeks, even though it won't be paid past my accrued personal time, count? No? Okay. Um.... I really want a beautiful rocking or gliding recliner. Something I can fall asleep breastfeeding in and be comfy. Oh! Or an Owlet: the little baby monitor sock thing. That seems like a good idea for this anxious mama.

[wittyandwaiting]

Hey everybody!

Just wanted to let you know that I'm walking around 3-4 cm dilated!

My midwife just did another stretch and sweep and now I'm walking around and then going to Accupuncture.

Eeeeeeeee!

[bexincanada]

Ahhhh wittyandwaiting ! Excited that your little one will be here before next check-in!!

30 weeks plus a day with baby number 1.

Next midwife appointment is tomorrow morning.

I slept horribly last night, I had a long day/late night at work yesterday and am flexing my day today since I'm working/facilitating a group tonight. I was hoping to sleep in, but instead was up and down all night and was up for good at 6am. Boo. Again, must be nature's way of preparing me for what's to come. H. is sick and I really hope I'm not getting it. I'm predicting a long weekend full of naps.

QOTW 1:  Not a lot of cravings, aversions vary.  There was a time when chicken was gross and also eggs.  Now I'll eat anything.

QOTW 2:  Not sure about anything baby specific.  A bigger house would be nice, though I'm pleased with our basement reno - it gives us some breathing room.

[mahler5]

Mar 22, 2016 11:18:47 GMT -5 wittyandwaiting said:

Hey everybody!

Just wanted to let you know that I'm walking around 3-4 cm dilated!

My midwife just did another stretch and sweep and now I'm walking around and then going to Accupuncture.

Eeeeeeeee!



I am getting so excited for you guys! Keep us posted. 

[mahler5]

I don't have Gestational Diabetes!! I am so excited as I had it with my first pregnancy and not much has changed since then. I think I'm 5-7 pounds less weight wise but I don't think that is enough to make a difference.

Anyway, I'm so excited I don't have to test my sugars or go on a crazy diet!!

[wittyandwaiting]

Mar 23, 2016 10:31:07 GMT -5 mahler5 said:

I don't have Gestational Diabetes!! I am so excited as I had it with my first pregnancy and not much has changed since then. I think I'm 5-7 pounds less weight wise but I don't think that is enough to make a difference.

Anyway, I'm so excited I don't have to test my sugars or go on a crazy diet!!

#jealous

But mostly so happy for you.

[crazyaunt84]

How did I miss this wittyandwaiting?!?!? Come on baby! Is she here, is she here???

[wittyandwaiting]

Mar 25, 2016 6:57:47 GMT -5 crazyaunt84 said:

How did I miss this wittyandwaiting?!?!? Come on baby! Is she here, is she here???

Not yet.