Weekly Check In- 4/25

[housecarder]

How far along?


Symptoms?


Next appt?


Rant/raves?


Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?

[lostinfaith225]

How far along?
28 wks 3 days, hello 3rd trimester!!

Symptoms?
Right now, super nauseated, dry heaving, constipation, and heartburn

Next appt
Thursday

Rant/raves? New carpet today! Nap time transition to big boy bed is a struggle!

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? Grilling burgers, fruit salad, corn on the cob.

[acorn99]

How far along?30+5!!
Symptoms? I am so tired and sleeping like crap most nights. Peeing like crazy. But the biggest suck is the pelvic pain. Since I had to walk to an appointment last week, my pelvis feels like it is breaking in half every time I stand up and by dinner time I am done for.
Next appt? Next Tuesday
Rant/raves? Meh, see above for rants. My raves would be that we had a nice weekend with J, got out and did a few fun activities and went to a new park. Oh! and we have the electrician at our house this week to get stuff taken care of. I am more excited than I should be about that.
Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? We eat a lot of grilled chicken caesar salads in the summer. And ice cream. SO much ice cream.

[ginabini]

How far along?

29+1... how is 30 next week?!?!

Symptoms?

Heartburn, lots of movement, the return of RLP, all the peeing

Next appt?
Today! Monthly checkup and GTT (yuck). Going to every 3 weeks after today!

Rant/raves?
Still can't believe I feel the best I've ever felt this whole pregnancy at 29 weeks... but definitely not complaining! My first baby shower was this weekend up in CT (where most of our families are). It was soo nice to see everyone, and this is going to be one spoiled little girl! We got home yesterday and I couldn't help but unpack everything and.. holy cow! I got a little emotional because I was sitting on the floor in Mikayla's room with all of her new little outfits sorted around me and several blankets/quilts that were made for her and just had the realization that this room had become our baby girl's room literally over night. It went from a room with just a crib and a dresser to filled with baby girl things that I could totally picture her in. It was a really cool moment!

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?

Great question!! It sounds corny, but nothing beats ice cold watermelon or cantaloupe for me after dinner on a super warm day! I could eat a whole melon by myself (pre-preggo!!)

[sarcaztic10]

How far along? 26+2

Symptoms? Feeling kicks and heartburn. My hips hurt at night so I toss and turn a lot.

Next appt? My OB and MFM both agreed that I don't have to come in 2x a week so instead my next appt is on 5/5.

Rant/raves? none

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? I really like just fruit for dessert. A light meal would have to be some kind of pasta salad like southwest pasta salad or just plain pasta salad.

[housecarder]

How far along?
29 +5

Symptoms?
acorn99 I feel you on the hip pain. Still some morning sickness off and on, but mainly uncomfortable.

Next appt?
Wednesday

Rant/raves?
Had a couple kid free days this weekend and got everything we HAVE to have bought. I feel so much more relaxed now.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?
I love making grilled buffalo chicken salad and fresh fruits. I went a bit overboard and got grapes, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and mango on top of our usual apples and bananas. My kids love fruit though so it will get eaten.

[Ray]

28 weeks!!

Symptoms: wicked heartburn some days, my hips have been bugging me, and I wake up a lot through the night for no apparent reason.

Next appt is next Tuesday, on bi-weeklies now.

Rant/raves: got my rant out in the weekend. Our oldest did not want to back to his mother's yesterday and I felt really bad Rave is that our trailer is now officially ready for camping which is very exciting. I may wash the awning again but not a necessity. I'm feeling exhausted this a.m. but I just keep thinking I may only have a couple weeks of work left so that's a bonus.

Also - Flint was moving SO much last night. Like to the point where looking at my belly was starting to seriously weird me out/make me nauseous. Some straight up "Alien" shit going on in there holy moly!

GTKY: I love campfire hot dogs. Watermelon or creamsicles for dessert!

[sarcaztic10]

housecarder, Your fruit purchases sound totally normal to me. Our fruit purchases this week were 2 cantaloupes, 1 honeydew melon, 1 watermelon, 2 lbs of strawberries, 7 apples, 2 lbs of grapes, and 8 kiwis.

All of that will last us through the week and then we will have to but more... We go through a lot of fruit, its actually kind of embarrassing.

[housecarder]

Apr 25, 2016 8:09:05 GMT -5 sarcaztic10 said:

housecarder, Your fruit purchases sound totally normal to me. Our fruit purchases this week were 2 cantaloupes, 1 honeydew melon, 1 watermelon, 2 lbs of strawberries, 7 apples, 2 lbs of grapes, and 8 kiwis.

All of that will last us through the week and then we will have to but more... We go through a lot of fruit, its actually kind of embarrassing.

It depends on my mood, I love fresh fruit but some weeks it goes bad before I get to it. Watermelon disappears quickly in the summer.

[rungirlrun]

How far along?
26 + 3 - mathematically 3rd tri yikes! Mentally still haven't accepted that I'm pregnant :-)

Symptoms?
I feel fine pregnancy wise, but the cold I thought I fought off last week is here. Boo.

Next appt?
Wednesday - standard midwife appt.

Rant/raves?
I got a Charley horse last night while I was sleeping. I forgot how much those hurt!

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?
I really enjoy a salad with cold chicken on top. Add some fruit, and it's a simple yet delicious summer meal.

[cabbagecabbage]

How far along? 26+4 bringing up the back of the pack as usual.


Symptoms? Tired, peeing every seven minutes, tons of movement, feeling a little out of breath as he is really high.


Next appt? Tomorrow is my (2 hour) glucose test. I'm making pasta tonight, in case it my last carby meal for a while.


Rant/raves? Rant: I'm so annoyed by medical bills. My insurance is good but I need to meet my deductible still, so the bills keep coming. Rave: he was kicking SO hard last that he kicked my husband's hand off my belly and my H gasped and giggled. He can feel kicks a lit but this was a huge one.


Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?
I'm obsessed with sweet corn and grill it all season. I also love late summer tomatoes and strawberry shortcake. Oh, and pies made with Michigan peaches in August.

[rungirlrun]

lostinfaith225, hang in there with nap time. That was way harder than bedtime for us, but it finally clicked when the novelty of the big boy bed wore off, and DS started napping well again. Well that was until we potty trained him. Now he just wants to go potty for the entire nap :-) Crossing my fingers the potty becomes less fascinating soon because I'm really not ready to say bye bye to naps.

[lostinfaith225]

Apr 25, 2016 9:05:43 GMT -5 rungirlrun said:

lostinfaith225, hang in there with nap time. That was way harder than bedtime for us, but it finally clicked when the novelty of the big boy bed wore off, and DS started napping well again. Well that was until we potty trained him. Now he just wants to go potty for the entire nap :-) Crossing my fingers the potty becomes less fascinating soon because I'm really not ready to say bye bye to naps.

Thanks! That's what I'm hoping! He's so excited about the big boy bed right now and the Thomas bedding. He's at his grandparents today since the new carpet is coming.

[lovegrilledcheese]

How far along? 29w1d

Symptoms? Still have nausea and vomiting, cramping, pelvic pressure, and some contractions. It's making it very difficult to sleep

Next appt? 5/4 for a normal OB appt

Rants/Raves? So over being sick see above. Rave: super excited for baby furniture to come Thursday!!

[melody330]

How far along?
26 +6




Symptoms?
Still battling some reflux.  It doesn't matter what it is - even water brings it on these days.  Sleeping is getting very difficult, my hips are killing me.




Next appt?
I think the first week in May.  Just a monthly appt with my midwife, should be quick



Rant/raves?
This is around the time when I was pregnant with DS that my BP started creeping up.  By 32 weeks I was out of work and on modified bed rest with 3x/week appointments to monitor for Pre-e.  I'm getting nervous it will happen again, but so far no signs of anything out of the ordinary!




Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?  Avacado, crab, cilantro & lime "salad" sooooo goood

[tootsie]

How far along?
28w2d. Time is flying.

Symptoms?
Hopping out of bed with charlie horses, zombie-like state of exhaustion at times.

Next appt?
1 week from now.

Rant/raves?
I made pom pom curtains for DD1's room and they are so cute! I'm raving on myself for actually finishing a project in one day, usually I crap out when I'm 80% done and never get around to finishing.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? Strawberry shortcake on a hot summer night. I haven't made that in forever, that needs to change.

[madamewaffles]

How far along? 30+6

Symptoms? TIRED, non-stop night peeing

Next appt? 1 week from Thursday

Rant/raves? None. It's my 30th on Friday and MH made a res at my favorite restaurant, so I plan on gorging and hating myself later, but that's okay.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? I love making grilled Greek-style chicken kabobs and fresh pita bread with tzatziki sauce. For dessert, fresh fruit with angel food cake and lots of homemade whipped cream.

[tikoberry99]

How far along? 28 weeks, 2 days. Hello 3rd tri!


Symptoms? Tired, tired, tired. I've been getting random numbness under my bra...not sure the deal but it's annoying.


Next appt? OB appointment friday. We will discuss the growth ultrasound I had this past Friday. ..baby boy is measuring 2 weeks ahead. I also passed my gtt! Yay for more carbs.


Rant/raves? I bought more cloth diapers this past week just incase big baby boy doesn't fit into my newborn stash.


Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?

I'm not really a light meal kind of chick bc salads and stuff like that never fill me up! Grilled shrimp on the BBQ is as light as I get!

[glaze]

How far along? 30 weeks!

Symptoms? I feel pretty good today. My body just aches though especially while sleeping. Peeing a lot. Braxton hicks.

Next appt? In 2 weeks.

Rant/raves? I just found out one of my sisters might be gone on vacation when the baby comes. Makes me a little sad.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? Fruit salad, watermelon, brats, ice cream.

[littlesthobo]

How far along? 27+2

Symptoms? Back pain, nausea, lately my legs have been killing me if I overdo it

Next appt? May 13, OB appt

Rant/raves? DS and I got into an argument over goldfish crackers this morning, and he smacked me in the face hard with his snack cup. I may have cried. Toddlers are hard.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? I love berries with whipped cream!

[mcktymck]

How far along? 27+5

Symptoms? Tired, peeing ALL the time, back feels like it's being ripped apart, and I think I might have SPD.

Next appt? This Friday for GTT.

Rant/raves? I've been so uncomfortable the past few days but don't want to say anything about it to anyone (aka my judgy family) because then they'll just make comments about how I'm a wimp. But between my back feeling like it's getting ripped apart, a pinched nerve in my tailbone, the pain in my pelvic area, and I pulled something in my abdomen coughing or sneezing over the weekend, I'm miserable. And it's making me want to punch everyone in the face that I come in contact with.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? Strawberry shortcake, berry trifle cake, strawberries with whipped cream, anything berry-related that's cold basically haha

[ginabini]

mcktymck, I went through a phase of being completely miserable a few weeks ago. I totally understand the back feeling like its being ripped apart feeling. Its awful. Ice helped a little. I hope you feel better!

[mcktymck]

Apr 25, 2016 10:37:10 GMT -5 ginabini said:

mcktymck , I went through a phase of being completely miserable a few weeks ago. I totally understand the back feeling like its being ripped apart feeling. Its awful. Ice helped a little. I hope you feel better!

Thank you! I've been dealing with the back pain for a few weeks now and it sucks but whatever, usually the heating pad helps it. With all of the other aches I'm feeling now though I'm just feeling so done with everything haha. I'll have to try ice along with the heating pad!

[jewelsofthenile]

How far along? 28 +4


Symptoms? Pelvic pain, feeling large, movement some of which gets painful and lots of peeing.


Next appt? 5/4


Rant/raves? Yesterday i had my first feeling of how am i gonna make it 11.5 more weeks. I feel uncomfortable already and i have so many projects i would like to get done before baby and between chasing a toddler and some small gardening i did yesterday i was in pain and exhausted not sure how the rest of the stuff (mulching, planting flowers, repainting the deck) i want to do will happen. Maybe my husband will do it.


Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? Ice cream and salads usually with strawberries.

[cocobellaf]

mcktymck, I"m right there with you. Only a little more to go.



How far along? 28w 0d


Symptoms? Still nausea and throwing up (spent a few hours barfing water this morning). Excruciating back pain. Still can't eat most food. Peeing every 15 minutes.


Next appt? Thursday!! Ultrasound to check the placenta and 4D ultrasound for us! Appointment after that.


Rant/raves? Rant: this sucks. Rave: 4D ultrasound this week!


Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? OMG cold watermelon. Freshly picked ripe peaches. Cold salad. Cantaloupe.

[TnT10]

How far along? 28+3


Symptoms? Back pain like whoa, hungry all the damn time, starting to feel more tired.


Next appt? May 10th.


Rant/raves? Guise... I have a clogged milk duct. WTF?! I had to go in to be seen today and they started me on antibiotics so that it hopefully doesn't turn into mastitis. Who freaking knew that this could happen during pregnancy?! So strange, but it hurts terribly. Hopefully it clears up quickly.

My rave is that H talked to me yesterday about the possibility of me becoming a SAHM after this baby. I was blown away but am totally excited about the idea! He has always been one that has been quite against the idea, but something changed and he really wants me to be able to be at home with the kids. We are doing a trial in May and June with the budget and then will make the decision, I hope it works out!

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? I LOVE watermelon. Strawberry shortcake and Dairy Queen are also favorites; DQ is within walking distance so I justify it by walking there since I "earned" it haha!

[willow]

How far along?: 27 weeks


Symptoms?: peeing a lot, hip pain has been pretty bad the last few days, lots of movement.

Next appt?: A week from today for 28 week appt and rhogam shot.

Rant/raves?: My cousin is sending my baby shower invitations today. My rant is that my hips really hurt and I feel like an old lady any time I need to put any kind of bottoms on, I have to lean against the wall or bed or something. Bleh.


Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?:

corn on the cob and sun dried tomato chicken on the grill. For dessert I like to eat strawberries with cool whip.

[lostinfaith225]

Apr 25, 2016 12:18:23 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

How far along? 28+3


Symptoms? Back pain like whoa, hungry all the damn time, starting to feel more tired.


Next appt? May 10th.


Rant/raves? Guise... I have a clogged milk duct. WTF?! I had to go in to be seen today and they started me on antibiotics so that it hopefully doesn't turn into mastitis. Who freaking knew that this could happen during pregnancy?! So strange, but it hurts terribly. Hopefully it clears up quickly.

My rave is that H talked to me yesterday about the possibility of me becoming a SAHM after this baby. I was blown away but am totally excited about the idea! He has always been one that has been quite against the idea, but something changed and he really wants me to be able to be at home with the kids. We are doing a trial in May and June with the budget and then will make the decision, I hope it works out!

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather? I LOVE watermelon. Strawberry shortcake and Dairy Queen are also favorites; DQ is within walking distance so I justify it by walking there since I "earned" it haha!

TnT10
That's great news!!!!! I hope it works out for you!

[jenn83]

How far along?
28+4

Symptoms?
Peeing specifically all night. One night last week I swear I got up at least 7 times. Fatigue and breathlessness.

Next appt?
Next Wed. - every other week.

Rant/raves?
We found the cutest glass picture for baby's room that says Follow Your Heart. We are still on the lookout for a mirror that DH and I both like. I also passed my 1 hr GTT! I was shocked by this since I was sure I would fail and have to do the 3 hr. one like I did with T. My placenta is still really low lying so they are going to schedule an ultrasound at 36 weeks to continue to monitor. It's our anniversary on Friday (5 years) - while we planned on doing something cool for this one (Vegas, tropical, etc.) doesnt look like that will happen (I am selfish and want to be able to drink on these types of vacations - the same reason we didn't have a honeymoon since by the time we had the money for it I was pregnant). But I will settle on dinner Rant: Can I please just stop peeing so much each night.

Gtky: What is your favorite light meal or dessert for warmer weather?
Pasta Salad and Frozen Yogurt with all of the toppings.

[mcktymck]

jenn83 ohhh the peeing. And it doesn't matter if you've chugged water before bed or had nothing to drink in hours, still getting up the same amount of times at night to go! Over the weekend we went on a 25 minute walk around a park right by us. I peed right before we left, had to stop and use the restroom at the park, and then went again as soon as we walked in the door. 25 MINUTES.