Weekly check in- 3/28

[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: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit? 

[Andrea]

How far along are you? 30 weeks on Monday, eeeeeek!

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

Any fun symptoms going on? All of the back and hip pain, still puking, heartburn and all that jazz.

Any appointments this week? Thursday, I am being seen weekly now. I also have my consult with anesthesia before my OB appointment that day.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My 24 hour urine protein levels came at 270, the cut off for pre-e is 300. That along my increased BP has led for my doctor to officially pull me out of work and I am on modified bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy. I can do basic daily living things and short walks around the neighborhood, but not much over 20 minutes of activity at a time. I am having a phone meeting with my supervisor to try and figure out my caseload on Monday, and maybe come up with some work I can do from home. We shall see, really not trying to burn through my leave before little man comes.

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?
I want him to be social and outgoing like me. My husband says I can make friends with a wall. I would love for him not get my type A, must have a plan tendencies...maybe be a little more go with the flow kinda guy

ETA: Forgot to show you guys my squish, we are going to be getting more regular u/s to check for growth. Cannot wait to kiss those chunky cheeks:

[shan]

How far along are you?[/b]
30 weeks on Wednesday

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

Any fun symptoms going on? I don't enjoy pregnancy. As someone that had TTTC, and is now PGAL, I hate admitting it. But it's true. I can't wait for this pregnancy to be over so I don't have to do this again.

Any appointments this week?
Not this week. Next week is ultrasound to check placenta placement.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit? 

I would like for her to be a leader, as i tend to be. I hope she doesn't inherent my impatience.

[sandandsea]

29 weeks
I'm feeling huge and uncomfortable now and almost always out of breath after any kind of exertion. I'm also getting up so often overnight to pee and just want to sleep! I'm also feeling really tired again. The reflux seems a little better.

I have the three hour glucose in the morning and hope it goes well. I really don't know how I'd cope with GD given my schedule and everything on my plate. I mean I'll do whatever I have to but I'm worried.

I would like the little one to be a leader, a go getter, and able to think long term when it comes to decision making but I'd like him to be more patient, outgoing, and forgiving than me. DS is a lot like me so I'm thinking this one may be more DHs personality.

[GOmamab15]

Andrea I hope you find a good balance working from home on bedrest. Take care of yourself!


How far along are you? 27w 3d

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
Insomnia & leg cramps. More exhaustion. I feel physically & mentally like I'm ending 2nd tri & waddling my way into 3rd this week.

Any appointments this week?
Thursday. I think I'll get a U/S to check on the baby's kidneys.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
I can't believe how big I've gotten. Especially the last week or so I've gotten very wide & my arms n legs are super chunky. I had a minor melt down in target dressing room at how huge I looked in the dresses. I really hope I can lose the weight. Also I'm afraid of looking at the scale at the Drs on Thursday. Or what they'll say.


GTKY: I hope he's confident like me, but I hope he's not as much of an over-thinker.

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[txmommy14]

Ugh Andrea, so sorry about your symptoms and that you are still puking! That's awful. So sorry about work, how do you feel about it? I hope the next few months can be restful for you, or that you are able to find work to do from home-let us know how your phone meeting goes!

How far along are you? 30 weeks 5 days

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Just general discomfort. Felt so awful the first 20 weeks but have been feeling better than expected lately (well, pregnancy wise, I'm still recovering from my injury last week with foot pain/my burns healing).

Any appointments this week? YES! Sonogram to check growth and appointment on Thursday! DH and DS are both coming to the sonogram!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Not much-just really want to savor these next two months and not wish them away. My last 2 months with one child, and he turns 2 tomorrow, so I have all the feelings. I hope I can really savor the time rather than being stressed about my to do list or wishing the time away.

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?

I would like her to inherit my relational strengths-making and maintaining close friendships, social, always in community with other people. I would hope she is not as type A as me, and I really hope none of my children struggle with insomnia like I do, which probably stems from some anxiety (even though I really don't feel anxious!). Speaking of, it's 12:30am and it would probably help MY insomnia if I got offline now! Ha!

[2dogs2kids]

Andrea sorry about the bed rest. At least it's a modified one though and your y can still do some thing!

[frecklesnbrains]

How far along are you? 29w6d

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? cottontail rabbit (appropriate for Easter!)

Any fun symptoms going on? Lots of reflux but generally I feel great. I hiked 7.5 miles with 2000 feet of elevation gain yesterday, which made me feel like a million bucks. I've been trying to walk 3 miles every day. I'm slow, but I feel like staying active is helping my strength, and definitely my sleep.

Any appointments this week? Nope, none until mid-April. Interestingly, my OB is pretty low-intervention and schedules 3rd trimester appointments every 3 weeks until 36 weeks (while most practices seem to favor ever 2 weeks). I also asked her if I should expect any additional monitoring in 3rd trimester because I'm AMA, and she said no - that the rates of 3rd trimester complications don't really go up until over 40. So that made this 38 year-old feel really good!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? None really

GTKY: DH and I have similar personalities in many ways. I hope that our son inherits our intelligence, intense curiosity, ambition, and sense of adventure. But if genes predict temperament then I also expect him to be shy, anxious, often insecure, and challenged in establishing friendships and other relationships. DH and I spend a lot of time talking about how we hope we can adapt our parenting style if he is like this. My parents did a good job with me - they were patient, encouraging, and taught me to come to peace with this aspect of my personality and even use it to my advantage. DH's parents were not this way at all - he had a very unhappy childhood and has had to learn all these coping mechanisms as an adult.

[Flair Underwood]

How far along are you?
29+1

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
Just feeling really tired... I'm such a boring person to live with.


Any appointments this week?
Nopers!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
I think this baby will be born without a name. DH and I are both set on very opposite names.

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?
I am pretty comfortable in most situations and do not consider my self shy by any stretch. I'd like this little guy to be outgoing and sunshiney in that way.

What I don't want him to inherit from me? I can avoid anything I don't want to deal with like it's my JOB, including tension, unpleasant topics, etc... I hope he's a straight shooter and able to just handle things.

[pbandj714]

How far along are you? 26w4d, 3rd Tri tomorrow! Holy crap!

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Still dealing with heartburn. General discomfort is starting, especially with sleep, but the body pillow seems to help a bit.

Any appointments this week? Yep! Wednesday I have a growth scan with MFM. Then cervical measurement with my OB Thursday.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? As I'm entering 3rd Tri, it's really hitting me as to how little time DH and I have left as just the 2 of us. It's funny to see him getting more excited and me getting more nervous because we were the complete opposite at the beginning of my pregnancy. We have so much to get done before these babies get here!

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?

I hope that our kids inherit my intelligence, common sense, and interest in adventure. I hope that they don't necessarily inherit my introverted tendencies or my road rage.

[titania]

Andrea, sorry about the bedrest Hopefully you can figure out something with your boss, so you can do some work from home.

How far along are you? 30+4

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

Any fun symptoms going on? mostly just slow and tired with some right side pain thrown in.

Any appointments this week? No

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? We have been trying out different names at home everyday and I think we have finally narrowed it down to two!

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit? I hope that she is driven and independent like me and has a great way with people like her Dad. I really hope she worries less then me!

[woodengirl07]

How far along are you?
29w5d

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
I have a lot of discomfort when i stand or walk too long, like a heavyness that's straining my muscles. Oh, and the ongoing saga of runny/stuffy/bloody nose.

Any appointments this week?
Regular OB on Friday.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
I am worn out today! It's 9:30am and I want a nap.

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?

Hopefully she is outgoing and likes to have fun with life. I hope she doesn't have anxiety about things she can't control.

[twobananas]

Andrea, sorry about the bedrest! Love the pic of your little guy!

txmommy14, glad you are feeling better, I hope your burns/foot heal quickly!

pbandj714, try not to stress too much, you'll be able to get a lot of things done post babies too, as long as you have the basics (clothes, diapers, place to sleep, carseat, etc)! Enjoy your time with just the two of you!

Flair Underwood, have you tried one of those sites where you put in names and similar ones are suggested? Nymbler I think it's called? Maybe you can find something that you both like that way.

How far along are you? 27 weeks with b/g twins (uterus measuring about 31 weeks!)

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? 2 bunches of bananas

Any fun symptoms going on? heartburn, feeling so full by the end of the day, big belly

Any appointments this week? Nope, not until 30 weeks

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I've started going to the pool once a week and it's the best feeling ever. I've also come to peace with the fact that these babies may both end up heads up and require a CS. Or they may flip, since it's still early! Either way, I'm not going to waste my last trimester worrying about something I can't control. It's hard to believe this is my last pregnancy, just trying to enjoy it as much as I can (when I'm not drowning in heartburn! )

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit? I hope I can raise all my children to be really confident in themselves, regardless of what their strengths/weaknesses are. I also want them to be really close with their siblings. Those are two of my biggest parenting goals.. all their other personality traits/qualities I think we can handle as they present themselves. I know that doesn't really answer the question, but I can't really pick certain traits I want to pass on or not pass on. #specialsnowflake

[2dogs2kids]

How far along? 27 weeks
Object: Bananas
Symptoms: heart burn still and the newest bizarre symptom (I'm assuming it's pregnancy related since there is no logical explanation for it) my hands are super itchy at night. It literally feels like I have poison ivy all over my hands and it wakes me up but there is no rash, redness or anything. Weird I know.

Appointments: At the dr now for more spotting. And a regular check up Friday.

Random question/rant: anyone who has had spotting, does your dr make you come in every.single.time to be checked out or no? I had it throughout my pregnancy with DS and they didn't make me come in every time. Only if it was heavier or different or if there were additional symptoms. This time they are making me come in every time and it's kind of annoying. I leave feeling a little better knowing everything is ok for sure but it's kind of a pain to drive all the way in for them to say yup your fine.

Qualities I'd like them have is smart and logical like DH. Loyal and honest like me.

Qualities I don't want them to have: I tend to over react to little things and DH sometimes under reacts. So something in between would be good.

[twobananas]

2dogs2kids - I'd mention the itching to your doctor if it's severe, they may want to monitor you for cholestasis. My friend had that with her last pregnancy and she said the itching was unbearable.

[woodengirl07]

2dogs2kids I had spotting pretty much from week 8-23 and I went in several times but not every time. The dr basically had me monitor and if it seemed different than "normal" I should call or come in.

[origamimommy]

How far along are you?
28 or 29 weeks? Starting to lose track.

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
Hip pain, walking like a 90 year old. The chiropractor is my BFF right now. And the heartburn is constant. Like all the time.

Any appointments this week?
Tomorrow! And bi weekly appointments from there!

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?
So tired. Also, it's crazy but this pregnancy feels so abstract to me. With my first, I don't remember if I felt this way or not, but it doesn't seem like there's a baby in there. Everything about this pregnancy has thrown me for a loop and I just can't wait to meet him and love him and snuggle him, but right now it doesn't feel like there's going to be a baby here in a few weeks.

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?
My older son is very outgoing like me, which is so cute but OMG on a three year old, exhausting! But I do think being extroverted makes life in general easier than being introverted. My husband is pretty introverted and he and I have talked about how things are just easier for me (jobs, friendships, etc) because of my personality style. So he and I both hope our kids have that (although introversion is nothing bad, just in our experience from what we see). I also hope he is driven, independent, and compassionate. I hope he doesn't get my anxiety, insecurity, because my feelings get hurt really easily, whereas my husband can brush things off really easily. Most of all, I hope to raise kind, empathetic, loving boys because lord knows we need more of them in this world.

[bighair12]

How far along are you?   26w4d

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

Any fun symptoms going on?  not sleeping well, peeing a lot

Any appointments this week?  ultrasound tomorrow.  

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts?  I am super nervous for tomorrow.  This appointment will give us the insight to how the c-section will go, whether or not I can travel, when this baby is going to come, and if I have to have a hysterectomy

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?

From me:  Drive.  I am especially driven.  
Do not inherit:  my Type A personality.  It is a little much.

[2dogs2kids]

Mar 28, 2016 11:12:45 GMT -5 twobananas said:

2dogs2kids - I'd mention the itching to your doctor if it's severe, they may want to monitor you for cholestasis. My friend had that with her last pregnancy and she said the itching was unbearable.

Wait. There is and actual condition that can cause hand itching?! I've never heard of cholestasis. The itching is pretty intolerable because it's waking me up and keeping me up at night. It's not too bad during the day though. I'm definitely going to mention it on Friday now. I'm scared to google it!

[twobananas]

Mar 28, 2016 12:15:16 GMT -5 2dogs2kids said:

Mar 28, 2016 11:12:45 GMT -5 twobananas said:

2dogs2kids - I'd mention the itching to your doctor if it's severe, they may want to monitor you for cholestasis. My friend had that with her last pregnancy and she said the itching was unbearable.

Wait. There is and actual condition that can cause hand itching?! I've never heard of cholestasis. The itching is pretty intolerable because it's waking me up and keeping me up at night. It's not too bad during the day though. I'm definitely going to mention it on Friday now. I'm scared to google it!

Yeah, it's crazy! It has to do with bile and liver function, no idea why it manifests itself in itching in hands/feet. Don't google! Your doctor can do a blood test to confirm if it's something you need to worry about.

[2dogs2kids]

twobananas thanks for the heads up! I had no idea there was such a thing and I hate to "bother" must with every crazy little symptom that pops up so I probably wouldn't have mentioned it. I am definitely not Googling it because it will probably scare the shit out of me.

[bgkc4]

How far along are you? 29w3d

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

Any fun symptoms going on?
Let's see:
-The same heartburn and acid reflux since first trimester (I'm still sleeping sitting up in the bed, which is painful now because my hips hurt and I'm basically sleeping with my weight on my butt).
-Severe edema in the feet and ankles and mild edema in the hands (compression socks seem to help).
- My latest symptom is emotional meltdowns at the drop of a dime! I had several breakdowns last week. Work was stressful and so were things at home, and I would usually get upset over some of these things, but not to the point of crying. Now, every time I get frustrated over something I end up in tears.

Any appointments this week? None this week. I'm going every other week now, so my appt. is next week.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I got a 3D ultrasound this weekend. DH and I took our mom's to one of those ultrasound places and got it done. The baby was not super cooperative and had her hands covering her face, but we still managed to get a few good shots. Our mothers loved it.

GTKY: What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?
I would like her to make friends easily like me and to be kind and considerate of others like me. But I want her to be fearless, confident, and way more laid back than me.

ETA Ultrasound pic:

[packerfan4life]

How far along are you? 29 weeks tomorrow

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Not much. Other than peeing more during the day (luckily not at night yet).

Any appointments this week? Not until April 21. I was surprised but at my visit last week my ob still wanted me on every 4 week visits

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Not much frecklesnbrains I'm impressed at your hiking. I'm feeling pretty good but definitely slowing down. Plus hiking makes me feel like I need to pee every 20 seconds

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit? I hope s/he gets my intelligence. I hope s/he doesn't get my temper.

[frecklesnbrains]

packerfan4life Oh yeah I've learned to ignore that annoying irritation of the bladder feeling... I know exactly what you mean though. I found that it got better after the first hour if I didn't let myself pee. And also, I had to stop to catch my breath like every 100 feet on the steep sections! Fortunately my DH was understanding of my huffing-and-puffing!

[Kevinmac]

How far along are you? 27 weeks

What are you? A bunch of bananas

Symptoms? Some heartburn and a pain in my upper/mid back everyday that only feels better when I lay down

Appointments: appointment today and an ultrasound- I'm excited to see my little guy

Rants/raves? We made vacation plans for next February to Disney World. You have to put everyone's name on the reservation, and it was surreal seeing the baby's name there. I cried when DH sent me the screen shot, and he said he teared up to as he was typing it.

GTKY: all we want for him is to be kind to people. BIL had schizophrenia, and we want our son to know that everyone is different and might have some varying characteristics, but ultimately it's important to be kind to everyone no matter what.

[shoogars]

How far along are you? 30weeks 5days

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Horrible heartburn

Any appointments this week? Next week US

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? Can't believe we are getting so close. Since this is final baby, I want to savor every second. I love newbies and am not looking forward to baby growing. So I am ok with the next months taking a long time to get here. I know I am going to be protective of my time with baby, I am always kind of greedy (for lack of a better word) with time with my babies (for which I feel zero guilt). Everyone thinks I'm just going to be handing baby over for babysitting and breaks, but that's never been nor will be the case:)

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?

To pass on: sense of humor, industriousness and independence.

Not pass on: lack of musical abilities, shyness/introvertedness

[nymama917]

How far along are you? 27w 2d

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

Any fun symptoms going on? Always feeling full and being uncomfortable after I eat. Not really heartburn maybe more indigestion/burping/gassy.

Any appointments this week? Maybe? Failed my glucose last Thursday and they want me to do the 3 hour. I asked if I could just be diagnosed and they said no because I got below 200 but over the 140 that is passing. So I'm waiting to hear from doctor if I have any choices besides the 3 hour.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? My lovely DD got me sick with a nasty cold. My head feels like it might explode and I have a really nasty cough. I'm giving it a few more days before I go see a doctor to make sure it's not a sinus infection or bronchitis. I haven't been sick in 3 years so I should just get over it, but I feel terrible and oh so cranky!

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit? I hope that this child has my drive and determination but without all the stress and pressure I put on myself. I hope she is more like her dad in being able to realize you can't be perfect at everything, but sometimes he's so complacent it's bad. So a mix of both of us would be ideal

[amiet79]

Andrea, Sorry that you are on modified bed rest and still puking. I hope your BP doesn't get too high and that baby can stay in for a while.

How far along are you? 30 weeks 3 days.

What fruit/cute animal/weird item are you packing this week? A motorcycle helmet or a summer cantaloupe. Those 2 things do not seem like they would be the same size.

Any fun symptoms going on? Not sure if I have a stomach flu or just threw up 3 times this morning just for fun. No one else is sick and I feel not too bad and it doesn't feel quite like a stomach bug. I just had one a week ago, I don't want another one. Otherwise, I don't feel too bad, just big and having very vivid dreams at night.

Any appointments this week? Yep. I have one tomorrow morning. I also found out that I failed my GTT and I have to do another one. Yay. Apparently they aren't too concerned because the cut off for normal is 7.8 and my number was 7.9, but they want to just be thorough. Still sucks. So, I'll have to do that on Thursday.

Rants/Raves/Random thoughts? I'm annoyed that I wasn't informed sooner about my results for the glucose test. I thought I was fine since I did it like 2 and a half weeks ago and I just got a call yesterday.

GTKY: Stealing this from PAIF- What qualities of yourself would you like to pass on to this little one? What qualities would you like for them not to inherit?
I would like my kids to inherit my honesty, kindness, and imagination.
I would like them to not inherit my social anxiety and lack of confidence.

[2dogs2kids]

shoogars I am the same way and I really don't understand why people think right after you have a baby that you just want to pawn them off on someone else. My MIL came over when DS was like a week and a half old and told me to go out shopping or whatever she will take care of him. Wtf?! No. Just no.

[2dogs2kids]

amiet79 sorry about the test and that sucks that it took them so long to tell you!