Thurs. randoms / UOs

[mcktymck]

cocobellaf so sorry for the possibly bad news, hopefully they get it all figured out and can start getting prepared now!

Nothing much going on in my neck of the woods. I've got my monthly checkup this afternoon and am interested to see how the baby is measuring since my mom thinks my belly is massive for how far along I am. We shall see!

[Ray]

cocobellaf - sorry for the possible pre-e worries. FX it was just a fluke.

I had my u/s this morning. No more placenta previa, no more hemorrhage, and Flint is measuring average now. He's sitting oblique but they're not worried about it at this point. I gained 8lbs in the last 3 weeks which my Dr. wasnt pumped about so I need to try to be more active. BP was 92/54 so that was fine.

I go back to work full time Monday. I pretty much broke down as soon as I left the office. DNW to go back to that shit hole. I'm dreading it. I have no idea what to expect when I walk into my classroom Monday. It's going to be a shit show.

[mcktymck]

Ray I'm glad to hear that everything looked great at your u/s! Sorry you're not looking forward to returning to work, just keep telling yourself that summer break and maternity leave are right around the corner

[ginabini]

Today has felt like a revolving door of... OMG STARVING, MUST EAT... Eat too much.... Feel like I'm going to burst/die... OMG STARVING, MUST EAT

[feisty]

Aw, I'm nostalgic for baby boy clothes. Probably because we are having a girl (and likely our last) so all the cute little boy stuff DS wore we won't get to re-use. I am excited about little girl clothes but scared about how much I will spend. I get most of DS clothes at Target. I didn't like all the character or saying stuff when he was really young, but like the character stuff for him now once he has things he likes but not really the sayings too much.

[littlesthobo]

Re: boys clothes- love them! I've found a ton of cute stuff at consignment stores with cars, trucks, airplanes, and sports stuff. DS wears a lot of branded sports gear too thanks to DH.

For boys pants, I found these fantastic non-jean non-track pant pants at Old Navy, they're like khakis but come in various colours. I bought green and gray. I found lined ones at Sears for the winter months too! I'd link but I can't seem to find them on the mobile site.

Hugs cocobellaf. It's good to know that your family has a history of pre-e so you can be proactive. Still not easy, I know.

[littlesthobo]

Hugs Ray, I'm so glad you got good news about Flint, but I know it will be tough for you going back. I hope the next few months fly by!

[lostinfaith225]

Great news Ray!

Hopefully Monday isn't too traumatic!

[glaze]

cocobellaf sorry for the bad news, hopefully it's just a one time thing and your bp it's back to normal tomorrow!

Ray yay for the good news! Sorry you're dreading going back to work though

[TnT10]

Mar 31, 2016 12:39:08 GMT -5 ginabini said:

Today has felt like a revolving door of... OMG STARVING, MUST EAT... Eat too much.... Feel like I'm going to burst/die... OMG STARVING, MUST EAT

This is also my life too.  It's rather frustrating! 

Ray, I'm glad that you got good news but sorry that you have to go back to work.  I hope things aren't too bad on Monday. 

[mcktymck]

So I am locked in our bedroom with the cat and dog for the next 2 or so hours while the rest of the house has it's monthly cleaning done. I had a moment of panic where I thought "What if I didn't bring enough food up? What if I have to pee?" The worries of a pregnant woman haha

[cabbagecabbage]

Mar 31, 2016 13:28:55 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

So I am locked in our bedroom with the cat and dog for the next 2 or so hours while the rest of the house has it's monthly cleaning done. I had a moment of panic where I thought "What if I didn't bring enough food up? What if I have to pee?" The worries of a pregnant woman haha

You're brave. I would pee at least three times.

[ginabini]

Mar 31, 2016 13:38:19 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

Mar 31, 2016 13:28:55 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

So I am locked in our bedroom with the cat and dog for the next 2 or so hours while the rest of the house has it's monthly cleaning done. I had a moment of panic where I thought "What if I didn't bring enough food up? What if I have to pee?" The worries of a pregnant woman haha

You're brave. I would pee at least three times.

The sheer fact that I COULDN'T pee for 2 hours would make me have to go in about 5 minutes!! lol

[mcktymck]

Mar 31, 2016 13:38:19 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

Mar 31, 2016 13:28:55 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

So I am locked in our bedroom with the cat and dog for the next 2 or so hours while the rest of the house has it's monthly cleaning done. I had a moment of panic where I thought "What if I didn't bring enough food up? What if I have to pee?" The worries of a pregnant woman haha

You're brave. I would pee at least three times.

Yeah it's definitely not ideal! Sam seems to be higher up today which is good, if it had been yesterday I would've been in trouble haha

[lostinfaith225]

I am 25 weeks tomorrow and it hit me, 15 weeks to go. Holy shit!

If I go early like with ds, then less! Omg!!!!!

[mcktymck]

Mar 31, 2016 14:41:36 GMT -5 lostinfaith225 said:

I am 25 weeks tomorrow and it hit me, 15 weeks to go. Holy shit!

If I go early like with ds, then less! Omg!!!!!

Last night DH realized we only had 16 weeks left until our due date and was in shock! How early did you go with your first? It's reassuring to hear of FTMs either delivering on time or a little early, just because it seems like everyone always talks about going until 42 weeks. 

[cocobellaf]

Ray, YAY!!!!! So happy for your good news and hopefully going back to work won't be as stressful and dreadful as you think.

[lostinfaith225]

Mar 31, 2016 14:46:16 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Mar 31, 2016 14:41:36 GMT -5 lostinfaith225 said:

I am 25 weeks tomorrow and it hit me, 15 weeks to go. Holy shit!

If I go early like with ds, then less! Omg!!!!!

Last night DH realized we only had 16 weeks left until our due date and was in shock! How early did you go with your first? It's reassuring to hear of FTMs either delivering on time or a little early, just because it seems like everyone always talks about going until 42 weeks. 

I was induced at 38 weeks 1 day. I was very very sick and was having high blood pressure the last few weeks. My anxiety was Thru the roof, and they were testing my urine for pre e. So the dr decided to induce early.

I'm nervous about going into labor on my own this time. Haha

[rungirlrun]

cocobellaf, I don't have experience with what you're going through, but I'm thinking of you!

Ray, glad you're doing well health-wise. Good luck with work!

mcktymck, I've had a lot of friends go early with their first baby (not scary early but between 38-40 weeks). I went to 41 weeks so there is really no way of knowing. I wish I hadn't wasted those last few weeks of pregnancy doing everything I could to try to start labor. I should have slept, gone out to eat, relaxed, and enjoyed the easy life. I will definitely not be rushing labor this time around!

[mcktymck]

rungirlrun I'm hoping that because I know exactly when I ovulated and am only a day off from the doctor's due date that he will come pretty close to on time, but you just never know! I'm fine with him cooking for as long as he needs, I just really want to try and avoid induction as best as possible (as I'm sure most women want to!)

[ellebelle]

cocobellaf - Hope everything looks better tomorrow. Glad you at least know your family history so you can get a plan in place if need be.

@ray - yay for good news!

mcktymck - DD was born at 39w4d. My mom had all three of us early (37 weeks, 36 weeks, 35 weeks) and her mom had all her babies at 36 weeks so I was expecting to go early. Nope, pretty much right on time.

[tootsie]

I'm going to assume this baby comes as late as DD1 (41w5d) and hope to be pleasantly surprised by anything earlier. Please, Labor Gods, Please!

[TheTuna15]

The way due dates are calculated is excessively stupid. DD was induced at 37 weeks though. So we'll never know.

[mcktymck]

Way back when I first found out I was pregnant I took a quiz that took into consideration several different factors and then guessed your actual due date based off all your responses. It guessed my due date would be July 23rd, so 3 days off the doctor's due date, 2 days off ovulation due date. I've kept that date in my head ever since then, just because that would be cool if the dumb quiz was right!

[mcktymck]

Just found this one and it's saying July 17th for me. If anyone is bored and looking for something to pass the time, here ya go: www.trueduedate.com/

[tootsie]

Awesome article, thanks katelou.

[rungirlrun]

mcktymck, that trueduedate link is interesting - doesn't seem too accurate though. I took it based on DS. He was born 9 days after my "true due date" and weighed 14 oz less than predicted! I've known both times when I ovulated, and that day, last period, and doctor's date have all been within a day of each other so you never know. Another way baby will always in charge! I do hope you and all of us avoid induction though.

[lostinfaith225]

Mar 31, 2016 16:15:07 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Just found this one and it's saying July 17th for me. If anyone is bored and looking for something to pass the time, here ya go: www.trueduedate.com/

Your test says this baby will come on July 11. My due date is 15th. Guess we will see!

[housecarder]

I will add an UO. I don't mind if people touch my belly with two conditions:
1. You ask first.
2. You aren't obnoxious about it.

One of my coworkers asked today and I let him. Then he jokingly goes "I think its a boy". I laughed and said "Well you'd be double wrong". He got super excited that I was having twins. I don't talk about my pregnancy much while at work because of the inmate gossip chain.

[cabbagecabbage]

I don't mind either housecarder. It's only been every few weeks that someone asks.