**3rd Trimester Check-In** [2.21.14]

MJC1116

This check in is for those in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. If you'd like to be added, please let me know your EDD and what you are expecting!

**Congrats to amb2013 on the birth of baby George!!**

Welcome to all the new 3rd Tri Ladies!

****February****

BzeetyD 2/16 Team Green

BlueEyedDreamer 2/24 Boy

****March****

Roeni 3/7 Boy

katka512 3/9 Girl

daiseydooda 3/14 Girl

Balabusta 3/27 Girl

****April****

Karabear4409 4/3 Boy

Olenkapdx 4/6 Girl

Lisabugg444 4/11 Girl

Megs3084 4/11 Boy/Girl Twins

Rachnan 4/11 Boy

Zazu13 4/11 Twin Girls

Imoverit 4/18 Team Green

KRoseToes 4/24 Team Green Twins

Phillyj33 4/26 Boy

Tryingyetagain 4/26 Girl

Jenn06L80 4/28 Twin Girls

thecuddleeffect  4/30 Boy

MJC1116 5/1 Team Green

monimu13  5/9  Boy/Girl Twins

RosyGlow  5/11 Team Green

AuntJessy  5/12 Twins

Any Updates? Upcoming appointments? How are you feeling?

QOTW: Of course we are beyond thrilled to be blessed with a pregnancy, but as D-Day approaches, undoubtedly we are becoming uncomfortable! So tell us: "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" about this pregnancy

MJC1116

Hi Ladies! 

I'm 30 weeks and a day. Had an appointment on Wednesday and was surprised to have an ultrasound! Baby is measuring 10 days ahead. My ob says to anticipate another big baby as this one is already almost 4 lbs according to measurements. I know it can fluctuate, but I'm certain baby will be big!

Perinatologist appointment on Tuesday... hope to get good shots of baby's face!

QOTW: 

The Good - (more like the awesome!) kicks and movement! They are the best. And getting a little bit of preferential treatment with things

The Bad - Feeling like a big, fat whale when I try to turn over in bed at night, snoring like a bear (which doesn't bother me, haha, but I feel bad for DH)

The Ugly - the nausea in tri 1, gas, the horrendous heartburn, and that "heavy" feeling in my pelvis like a bowling ball is ready to drop out. 

PhillyJ33

Hi! I will be 31 weeks tomorrow. I had my OB appt this week and the baby is measuring on track so far. I have a growth scan in the 3rd. I actually lost 4 lbs due to my GD diet which is going pretty well. I have a few outliers in my blood sugars (even if I eat the same thing as the day before) but hopefully they allow a few before recommending medication.

Qotw. The good- feeling the baby kicks and movement. I am going to sound selfish here- but all the cute clothes, toys and gears that my generous co-workers got for us! Love the presents
The bad- I feel like I am breathing super loud all the time, snoring, and it hurting to roll over in bed. I am starting to dread putting on my socks and shoes (especially boots) because it seems like such an effort!
The ugly- the scare of the SUA and GD complications that cause me worry, heartburn, backpain and lack of sleep. All in all- can't complain too much, it could be much worse!

Rachnan

33 weeks today and more uncomfortable by the day! Had our 32 week last week and LO was measuring at 4lbs 15oz so we may have a big boy (with a giant head apparently).  Finished our birthing classes at night and I think DH was a bit overwhelmed when we were touring L&D and he saw a couple calmly walk in to check in (he was wondering why they weren't more frantic).  Everything else is going fine, just the normal 3rd tri stuff.  Have another appt in 2 weeks and will be doing the GBS swab and then we go to weekly appts after that.  Was filling out my leave paperwork yesterday and had a mild freak out that I only have 5 more weeks of work, but have calmed down and realize it will (hopefully) give me some time to feel prepared before LO gets here.

QOTW: Good - DH has been super attentive and the support we have received from friends has been unbelievable (many knew of our IF journey and we are the first to have a baby, but still beyond what we expected)

Bad - my dad isn't local to experience this with us and it makes both of us sad. I'm trying to make sure he feels included and send bump pictures and skype when I can.  We also plan on skyping with him in the hospital so he can see his grandson soon after he's born.

Ugly - heart burn is becoming one of the worst symptoms, the kicks were cute in the beginning but more uncomfortable now that LO is head down and feels/looks like he's trying to kick his way out most of the time

Roeni

I just got back from my appointment and we skipped the ECV. OB said there were 2 big things not in my favor for success: low amniotic fluid and placenta in the way. We went ahead a scheduled a c-section for march 6th. Baby was measuring 7 pounds last Friday and she didn't say if he was bigger or not this week. QOTW: this pregnancy has been a breeze up until now...everything has been a piece of cake and I've felt amazing. I've never felt so good in my entire life! Now I feel like everything is going wrong since baby is breech and I can't have the normal delivery I wanted. With all the invasive IVF stuff I've been through I was just hoping for a normal delivery so I'm really struggling with this. Of course I can't wait to meet him in less than 2 weeks, too. I will miss being pregnant!

tryingyetagain

I'm 31 weeks tomorrow and doing well. Started getting ocular migraines a couple of weeks ago and had a bad one this week. And at 30 weeks I measured 33cm a few days ago! I think she will be a big baby. We have an u/s next week with the MFM to check LO's size and I'm looking forward to that. Hopefully we will get to see LO in 3-D!

Good: Just making this baby... So happy to be lucky enough to have the opportunity. Really thought it wasn't going to happen. Bad: Poor sleep issues. Can't wait to sleep on my stomach and not have my hips hurt anymore. Ugly: I got upset with DH last week and threw something in the kitchen sink, hard, chipping the counter. I was (and still am) mortified that I lost my temper like that. I apologized, but can't take it back. It was ugly for sure!

daiseydooda

I'm 37 weeks today. My belly is measuring on track. Dh and I made a visit to our Ivf team they were super happy and excited to see us. Nothing new to report.

QOTD :
The good . I have been feeling good for the most part. I love feeling the baby move.

The bad - Swelling, getting uncomfortable to sleep but not to bad, SCH was scary and feeling like a cow.

CMDR513

Team Pink. EDD- 5/17 (RCS 5/12).

Any Updates? Upcoming appointments? How are you feeling? I had my 28 week app't today. I passed the 3 hr GTT. Feeling pretty good  

QOTW: Of course we are beyond thrilled to be blessed with a pregnancy, but as D-Day approaches, undoubtedly we are becoming uncomfortable! So tell us: "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" about this pregnancy The Good- finding out for sure that #2 was a Girl. The Bad- Subchorionic Hemorrhage from 10.5 weeks until 12.5 weeks. It was a very scary experience.  The Ugly- M/S kicked my butt first trimester.

imoverit

Welcome George and Tilly. So exciting.

Update: 32 wks and I have SPD, ouch. Hurts to walk and do anything basically. Dr. Wont let me travel anymore. Boo. I have an u/s Mon with MFM. Cant wait.

Good: i have a miracle growing inside me, love all the movement, and DS is going to have a sibling.

Bad: Have lots to do but cant physically do them on my own.

Ugly: SPD.... And this whole pregnancy. My first was great and I felt good. This one is way different. I can count on one hand how may times Ive felt really good. Thats okay though because the end result is worth every ache and pain.

imoverit

@roeni Im so glad you didnt have to do the ECV. Im sorry about the csection though. Hugs.

monimu13

29 weeks today, very excited! Doing well off magnesium for the last week...hoping for many more weeks.  They said I can maybe go home at 32 weeks...so we will see how it goes. 

The good: getting to have a boy and a girl

The bad: having to live in the hospital, the things we do for our babies...

The ugly: being on leaky prometrium from 21 weeks, until 36 weeks (if I make it that far...just makes you feel yucky)

KRoseToes

31 weeks, 1 day with twins. Had a quick appointment this week and the doctor says I'm measuring at 41 weeks. It's hard to imagine how much bigger I will get. Next appointment is in March and I have them every week then. Getting so close!

The Good: I've been really lucky and have had a super easy pregnancy, especially considering its twins. No real morning sickness, cervix issues, GD, blood pressure problems. It is like I was made to be pregnant (except for the whole infertility thing!)

The Bad: Pregnancy was easy until last week. Developed SPD and I'm starting to hurt pretty bad. A little nervous how the next few weeks will go. 

The Ugly: No stretch marks on my stomach yet, but I developed a ton on my boobs early on that are pretty ugly!

olenkapdx

Any Updates? Upcoming appointments? How are you feeling?

I have a 34 week appointment later this week.  Emotionally, I feel great.  I had my shower last weekend, with family visiting from out of town, so I was surrounded by people I love and felt really blessed.  Physically...different story!  Back pain is pretty much constant.  I've been trying to combat it with physical activity, which is helping some.  Sitting at a desk all day is torture now!

QOTW: Of course we are beyond thrilled to be blessed with a pregnancy, but as D-Day approaches, undoubtedly we are becoming uncomfortable! So tell us: "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" about this pregnancy

The Good: That I was able to get pregnant at all and that the pregnancy has been proceeding smoothly (fingers crossed).  Also that I have a lot of support around me.

The Bad: Not being near my family.  I am lucky to have some great friends and awesome SO, but my family is 3000 miles away.

The Ugly: Physical discomfort, which is increasing now.  I just woke up and feel like I got in a fight.  I hurt all over! 

Jenn06L80

Congrats on baby George and Matilda!

In my 30th week.  Starting next week, Wednesday the 26th, I have NST and TTTS check every Wednesday with my MFM.  I also have growth this upcoming Wednesday and an Ob visit.  

I also am going to do a NST with my Ob, probably every Monday.  It seems like so many appointments!  I think the stress of scheduling everything while working is what gets to me the most.  I want to maximize my paid time off when the girls arrive, so I am trying not to use any ETO time.

The Good - I really don't enjoy pregnancy, but I love the outcome, a baby!  Also the good is so far no signs of TTTS, and my health has been good.  BP stable, and no GD.  This is huge for me because I have cake, donuts, and ice cream everyday.  

The Bad - With this pregnancy, I am not vomiting as much as I did with DD, but I am having headaches and heartburn, and am generally more uncomfortable.  Carrying twins is proving to be more of a challenge than one baby.  

The Ugly - The beginning of the pregnancy when we were not sure if the girls were mono-mono or mono-di.  DH was the most horrible person in the 16 years I have known him.  DH and I have also argued more lately.  

auntjessy

Hi Ladies!

Congratulations for Babies George and Matilda!  So exciting!!

29 weeks with b/g twins today.    I can't remember if I updated last week on my OB appt, so I'll say that my cervix is closed but soft, I've been diagnosed with GD, and everything else is normal.  I have to see the nutritionist tomorrow (yay...) and go back to the OB for another scan next week.  Because my cervix is soft but closed and I haven't had any other preterm signs or symptoms, my OB says he's confident I can make it to 32 weeks and then we'll set the next goal at 36 from there, but we'll see.  It's crazy to think it's getting so close!!!

QOTW:

The good: Obviously, just the miracle of it all.  Feeling kicks and rolls (although they're sometimes very uncomfortable!) and watching my whole belly move and shift is just awesome.  I also get to have a baby shower back home this weekend and another one at church the weekend after, which makes it all so real.  My husband's nephew and his wife, who just got married last year, announced they're 7 weeks pregnant.  I don't know how to say this, but I'm so thankful that we got our BFP before anyone else in the family during the infertility journey.  This past 6 years has been hard enough without the rest of the family having babies, so now I can just be excited that we'll have kids the same age.  

The bad: Where do I start?  Everything is uncomfortable, nothing fits, GD sucks, anemia, swelling in fingers and feet/ankles, weird nausea STILL that comes and goes, and the odd pelvic bone/hip pain.  

The ugly: You asked.  Going to the bathroom.  Pregnancy constipation, coupled with iron supplements are NOT FUN.  Add on top of that the weird way I have to empty my bladder - rocking back and forth a bit to get it all out - ARGH! - and then being ready to catch whatever I missed as I stand up.  PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one!  LOL

drjwj

Hi!

First post in third trimester!  Baby girl due May 15! I hit 28 weeks on Thursday.  Had a repeat ultrasound that day to follow a membrane/band thing on my placenta.  He said it looks fine right now, but he wants to repeat another scan in a few weeks, and if it looks like it is impeding growth or movement he will deliver 4-5 weeks early, which I obviously want to avoid!  I also failed my 1 hour GTT so I have to go back tomorrow for my 3 hour one and also for Rhogam injection.  I definitely agree with Jenn06L80 about the stress of scheduling everything while working!  I feel like I already missed a lot with the fertility stuff and then when I had  SCH in first trimester.  

The Good:  I am still thrilled to be pregnant!  I LOVE feeling her move around, it makes me worry less!  I also had my first baby shower this past weekend.  I flew home to Mississippi while I can still travel.  I felt so loved! 

The Bad: This heartburn is getting out of control!!!  I can't sleep!  It's getting worse and worse.

The Ugly: Last weekend I started crying when my husband got a text inviting him to play golf that day…really shouldn't be that big of a deal!  We ended up squabbling all day, which we never do, because everything was getting on my nerves!  Luckily he is great and patient and  we did better the rest of the week!