PgAL Check In

Dixon813

I hope I find you all well and positive this week! If you have any questions you would like answered, please don't be shy! You can also ask the PAL ladies. Grow little ones, grow!


How far along are you?

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

QOTW: How did you tell your SO you were pregnant with your angel(s)? How did you tell your SO you are pregnant this time?

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

Dixon813

How far along are you? 33 weeks tomorrow!

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Counting down to the end of my progesterone shots on one hand! (Not because the shots hurt or anything, just because it means we're getting close to EDD) Bi -weekly OB appt next week.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?  Sleep is this weird thing now.  I get comfortable and sleep awesome for about 3 hours, then wake up suddenly and don't sleep well for the rest of the night... sigh...

QOTW: How did you tell your SO you were pregnant with your angel(s)? How did you tell your SO you are pregnant this time?  Last time he knew I was taking a pregnancy test that morning, so he was waiting for me to come back from the bathroom (nothing too exciting!)  This time, he was traveling when I took the test, I told him when he came home the next day.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?  My shower was last Sunday - it was beautiful and overwhelming.  I was overwhelmed with the love and generosity from family and friends, and also with sadness that we never celebrated Leah, Rachel and Gabriel that way. 

angelsnight

I'm 37 weeks 3 days

My cerclage came out on tuesday, it was very quick and not very painful so that was awesome. I just have two more routine appts and four Nsts until my induction on the 18th!

Just a few days ago I started getting pelvic pain. It's soreness, like I worked out too hard. Also feels like I've been on a horse for too long. I hope this is a sign of progress.

With our angel, I left a pair of U of M baby booties on the table and a sign that said second time's a charm? Sadly it wasn't. With this LO I wrapped the pee stick in a candy bar wrapper, wrapped that in a box, that one in a bigger box and that one in a bigger box and gave it to him to open(this is how he proposed to me ). I videotaped him opening it, but he didn't seem excited at all. I know he was, just scared....but I was bummed because I thought the video would be a nice keepsake for her someday.

I'm nervous about delivery. Not so much for the usual reasons but it will be almost a yearto the day I delivered my angel, so I'm a little worried how emotional its going to be.

ajsweeton

How far along are you? 30w

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?

I have an appointment next Monday, but nothing until then.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

Mostly just craving some jalapeño garlic tilapia from Johnny Carino's. DH is going to have to give in and take me soon!

QOTW: How did you tell your SO you were pregnant with your angel(s)? How did you tell your SO you are pregnant this time?

Both this time and last time he was right there with me watching the line appear.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

I'm starting to feel guilty about having made it this far in this pregnancy. I'm getting so excited about bringing home Oliver and Caroline that it almost seems wrong. We've had our showers and I've been washing clothes and getting things set up. It makes me sad that I didn't get to do this for them. I've also gone through the clothes we had for Elliott and Ryland and picked out things for Oliver. I'm getting rid of all the double stuff I had and it just breaks my heart to think that they never got to wear them.

jonahsma

How far along are you?
11 weeks today
Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Appointment on Wed.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? My breasts are a bit on the tender side... Chicken grosses me out.

QOTW: How did you tell your SO you were pregnant with your angel(s)? How did you tell your SO you are pregnant this time? I walked out of the bathroom with my test and a big smile.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? Writing.. There are a lot of things I wish I could tell Emily. The other night I picked up A pen and a notebook and just started writing. I decided to name it: letters to my daughter Emily

princezjk

@dixon813 - I know you are in the home stretch, but have you tried any pregnancy pillows?  I have found my snoogle very helpful!  And it is supposed to be helpful with breastfeeding, too.

@angelsnight - Congrats on your cerclage removal!  I am sure delivery will be emotional, especially so close to Kayla's delivery date.  Sending you lots of love!

@ajsweeton - So jealous that you have a Johnny Carino's near you!  We used to have one and I loved their Sicilian fire sticks!  As for feeling guilty, I definitely think that is a part of the territory for PgAL.  Sending lots of ((((hugs)))).

@jonahsma - I think it is great that you are writing to your angel.  I've often thought about doing it, but haven't been able to actually do it.

@mrsgerman - If you run out of dirt to clean at your house, you are welcome to tackle some of mine, lol!  I can relate to your reluctance to start planning for LO.  I am just starting to have my sister and mom ask about planning a shower.  I am definitely not ready to talk about it.

 How far along are you?  20 weeks today!

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?  I have an appt with my OB on Friday and my A/S next Monday.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?  Lots of back pain and heartburn.  As for cravings, I pretty much want to eat anything, lol.  Sometimes it is just tough figuring out what to eat.  

QOTW: How did you tell your SO you were pregnant with your angel(s)? How did you tell your SO you are pregnant this time?   DH has always been with me when testing, so I've never told him.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?  Last Friday was a really rough day for PgAL.  I had some brown blood spotting at work.  I immediately called my OB and went over to the office.  The exam showed no signs of bleeding and my cervix was high and tightly closed (sorry for the TMI).  My OB but me on modified bed rest for a week, probably just to be cautious.  I am very grateful that LO has been so actively kicking.  The movement has been a huge reassurance.    

tracint

How far along are you?
32 weeks, tomorrow:) I remember hoping just to make it to 24w, now we're here. I feel truly blessed.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
OB appointment and 17p injection on Thurs

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?
LO has gotten so big over the last few weeks and I'm getting so uncomfortable. Also, I'm so over bedrest my whole body aches and I feel like I'm going to go crazy with everything that needs to be done before she gets here, but unfortunately my cervix doesn't want to cooperate so I can pretty much only manage being up for 30mins at a time... because of all the pressure plus bh contractions are no fun either

QOTW: How did you tell your SO you were pregnant with your angel(s)? How did you tell your SO you are pregnant this time? 
With all of them I took the test then covered the results then we both looked at them together. I was so emotional for all of them I couldn't have done it with out him right beside me.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?
Wishing we could meet our baby already, but at the same time not wanting her to arrive too early... It's scary having her on the inside not really knowing what's going on, I just have to keep reminding myself that she's in the best place for her right now.