~*PGAL Check-In*~

LunaBug924

Hi ladies! This is a weekly check-in for all May Mamas who have previously experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of a child at any age. Please post your updates below! I'm going to try something a little different this week, let me know if you like the new format for my responses!

First, let's hear those updates!

How many weeks?

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?

What else is going on? Apples and onions?

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?

@QOTR 30 weeks is definitely a huge milestone! (and now 31 :P ) Every week is just one step closer to meeting our LOs! I totally understand your stress over preparing for baby, as well as parenting. Have you made any progress that has eased your mind? My opinion is that if you're worried about the type of parent you will be, chances are good you're going to be a great one!

@meli1025 I think we're all having our "shit got real" moments around this time! Definitely exciting to think that soon you'll have an outside baby boy! Sorry you're dealing with the wicked heartburn and sleeplessness. Just a few more weeks....

@Scotty138 How did your ultrasound go last week? I know you were concerned about baby's size and making sure there wasn't another issue causing it. If you updated on the board, I missed it so I'm sorry. Hope all is well! ((Hugs))

@ArmyMedic7588 I think you mentioned you have an appointment tomorrow? Is it just a regular check? Either way, good luck! Also, I'm sorry about the drama with your workman's comp. No one needs that stress. ((Hugs))

@KatyPatrick I just want to give you huge ((((HUGS))) every week. I'm sorry that you and DH are still struggling with his drug problems. Unfortunately, giving him these ultimatums are not going to get you the results you want. He needs help, and until HE makes that happen, he will continue to relapse. It's not because he doesn't love you or his baby, it's because he is SICK. Addiction sucks. I hope things work out for you guys.

@Soupy84 Are you having anymore NSTs to follow up from last week? Hope all is well. And that is so frustrating about your Etsy order. Has it come yet, or have you gotten a response? It's stories like that that make me so skeptical to order from those site, even though their stuff is super cute! I hope you get it resolved!

@ashtog I hope DH is stepping up to his responsibilities with the household chores so you can take it easy! I know me and my DH differ greatly on our definition of "clean", so I can only imagine!

@cindythelou Boo on failing the 1 hr test. I feel like most of us did. Have you gone for your 3 hour yet or do you have the results? Good luck either way!

@BeesKnees181 I hope you can manage your family bombarding you when the babies arrive! Don't be afraid to put your foot down. It's hard because you know that everyone is excited and has good intentions, but you need to have your own time as well. Good luck with that!

@hcorcoran How was your appointment on Monday?Are you on an every 2 week schedule now? I hope the wedding wasn't as bad as you were predicting. I imagine it would be pretty uncomfortable at this stage, but I hope you had some fun.

@Iv2011 I hope you're feeling a little better emotionally this week. I agree that hearing of others losses and hardships bring up a lot of raw emotions, even at this stage. ((Hugs))

@Mikki62 Woo hoo for every 2 week appointments! I feel like that in itself is a huge milestone and makes everything "real". Hope all is well.

@ksyknelvr73 Glad you got some good shots at your 3-D u/s! I hope you were able to fight off whatever was getting you down last week.

@MrsKTen HI!!!! :-h

@chknma How was the ultrasound on Monday? I hope you got some good views! Your story about the station wagon made me LOL. I can totally picture the whole scene, and it's hilarious and perfect!

To everyone else who missed the check-in last week....HI!!! Hope all is well and hope to hear from you this week. :x

LunaBug924

First, let's hear those updates!

How many weeks? 33 weeks, 4 days!

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally) Tired, but good. I thought I was coming down with something last week, but luckily it's just a stuffy nose that didn't progress into anything. Emotionally I'm doing well, just getting really excited!

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? I have a regular appointment on Friday.

What else is going on? Apples and onions? Apples: My shower is Saturday and I'm so excited! Onion: Can't think of anything this week.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? Umm, too much? LOL. I probably spend at least 3-4 hours a day (not consecutively) lurking and posting on the boards. I justify it by saying that if I didn't have this outlet I'd probably just bore everyone else around me with baby talk!

ajsweeton

How many weeks? 32w!! Finally made it to that big milestone. Now I just have to make it 4 more weeks. 

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally) I'm worn out and I hurt all over. We've had a rough few days with my BP being up. Sent us to L&D on Saturday night and we had the same nurse that was with us through the delivery of Elliott and Ryland, so that's been a big emotional stress for us. We've had a hard time getting past that. She was wonderful both then and when we saw her on Saturday. She was very excited for us and she remembered us as well. It was just hard because it brought everything back again.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? I've started NSTs twice a week now. The first one on Monday didn't go that great as my stubborn babies wouldn't stay on the monitors, so I got an unexpected u/s. I have another MFM appt on Monday which starts my weekly appts. 

What else is going on? Apples and onions? Apples: I've made it way further in this pregnancy than I ever hoped to with relatively little complications. This is my last week of work as well and I'm very excited to be able to lay around and rest as needed as well as get some things done around the house to prepare for the babies' arrival. Onions: I hurt so much I'm amazed I can still move around. 

 GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? Maybe 20-30 minutes depending on how slow we are at work.

Edited for spacing issues

chknma

LunaBug924   have fun at your shower this weekend!


How many weeks? 33 tomorrow!

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)
overall good. I feel better after yoga and need to get my act together and do it at home too

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?
- growth u/s Monday, LO measuring about a week ahead and covered face the whole time so no good pics.
- MW appointment today. it went well and they scheduled all my appointments through the first week of May. WOW.

What else is going on? Apples and onions?
A- DH is taking DD with him on an overnight trip this weekend to go pick up his new boat. This will be the first DD free chunk of time I've had to myself since this summer. As much as I will miss them both for the one night they are gone, I can't wait to have an open schedule to get some me time in!
O-nothing comes to mind

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?
too much since I've been really slow at work lately

mrstengallonhat1

@LunaBug924 - hope you have an awesome time at your shower!!

How many weeks?  33 tomorrow!

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally) Emotionally I feel pretty great.  It's nice to finally be far enough along that if the baby was born tomorrow, she would most likely be 100% ok.  Physically, I'm really starting to get uncomfortable.  I know most people have been uncomfortable for a while now, so I should feel lucky, but by the end of the day, the pain in my lower back is excruciating.  Even sitting on the couch isn't comfortable!

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  Nothing this week!  Next appointment is 3/25 and then I switch to every two weeks with U/S!  Shit's definitely getting real now :-)

What else is going on? Apples and onions?  Apple: my shower is this Sunday!  I'm really excited, though none of the hosts have told me much about it.  I'm excited to see what they have planned!  Onion: my mother is driving me crazy.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? I used to be on TB pretty regularly but now I've kind of migrated to FB.  I do still lurk on here a few times a day, but I don't recognize so many of the posters now!

ksyknelvr73

@LunaBug924, I am impressed at your personal check-ins with each of us! The 3D u/s went mostly well - baby boy really did not want his picture taken, he kept rolling over with his back to us but we did manage to get just a few (enough to hold me over, anyway). They did check again to make sure he was still a boy (and yes he is!) and checked his heart rate, and that was good as well. I am so ready to meet this baby! And thanks for the well-wishes about my "sickness" or whatever it was. I kinda just felt crappy all week and some of the weekend too. It has gone away but I still have no idea what the deal was. Oh well.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

How many weeks? 30 weeks today

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally) Physically good for the most part – having some SHOOTING crotch pain here and there…what’s weird is it hits me the most when I am walking down stairs…no idea what that is. Emotionally I am good – the closer I get to the “end” the more I worry about things going wrong and I wish I didn’t think that way.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? Nothing this week. No appts til March 28^th.

What else is going on? Apples and onions? Not much – feeling super annoyed with work lately and just wish I could get a break from it, May can’t get here quickly enough. I’m also sleeping absolutely terrible so I have just been extra cranky in general. I am looking forward to the weekend though and relaxing and having some nice weather, we are supposed to have temps in the 70’s!

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? Entirely too much. I try to really tone it down at work, but unfortunately with my current attitude about work, it’s not working out so well. I mean at least a couple hours a day?

BeesKnees181

How many weeks? 29 weeks, 6 days

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)  Physically - tired, sore ribs and back
Emotionally - good...trying to work on being more open minded about my labor and delivery.  Had a moment where I thought we should switch doctors, but I think I am over that now

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  Appointment today, they did a quick tabletop ultrasound to check on both babies hearts and location.  Little buggers are both breech now!  It was the first appointment I went to without my hubby.

What else is going on? Apples and onions?  Apples - I am sleeping better now that Baby B is not transverse.  Onions - Officially on to a second round of maternity clothes...thinking tunics or tents are going to be my only options in the last trimester! 

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?  Maybe 30-40 minutes.  I seriously cut back a few weeks ago. 

meli1025

Hi ladies!  @LunaBug924, have a great time at your shower this weekend! 

How many weeks?  32 weeks! : )

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)  I'm super exhausted and coming down with a cold.  Blah.  Emotionally I'm OK and really excited for baby.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  I had my BPP (bio physical profile) yesterday and baby is looking good.  On to the NST this Friday. 

What else is going on? Apples and onions?  Apples:  My sister will be in town with my neices this weekend and I can't wait to see them.  Onions:  This sore throat and lack of sleep.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?  I spend more time on TB when I'm in the office than I do when I'm working from home.  I'm sort of on and off all day here and there, depending on my schedule. 

mileswithmyles

@lunabug924- The wedding ended up being really great!  I wasn't as tired as I thought and the professional hair and make up made a big difference in my self esteem for the day.

My appointment was great!  I am measuring a little ahead(33 cm at 31 weeks) and now I go every 2 weeks!

mileswithmyles

How many weeks? 31 weeks, 3 days

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)  I am finally starting to realize that I need to slow down.  I think I am throwing in the towel on running this week and taking it a little easier with my schedule.  Emotionally, PGAL wise I feel good, but I am having a hard time at work right now.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  I went in Monday.  Everything is looking great and I am measuring 2 cm ahead for fundal height.  I got the TDaP and that kicked my ass this week. I had a bad reaction and had some major GI issues and aches and pains.  I feel mostly back to normal today.

What else is going on? Apples and onions? 

Apples- The wedding I was in ended up being great! We were on the CBS studios backlot and it was pretty awesome. 

Onions- I got some less than stellar news at work today that didn't really factor in to my plan for my return from maternity leave.  I have made a new game plan, and while it isn't ideal, it is what is best at this point.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?  It varies, but I would say about an hour a day, with more time on the weekends if I am home.

ArmyMedic7588

@LunaBug924 - Yup appointment tomorrow. Just a normal check up. And yeah no one needs drama of ANY kind during pregnancy. But alas, I guess it had to happen with this case sooner or later

How many weeks? 30 weeks

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally) Physically it's been a long and painful week Emotionally I'm starting to really get run down with this back pain, worse by the day and the end of May seems so far away! 

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? Normal check up tomorrow. But with this pain I'm hoping they finally see something has to be done other than "take Tylenol", cause obviously thats not working. I get it that I have very limited options, but I'm gonna reach a breaking point soon with this pain and I just don't know what to do anymore.

What else is going on? Apples and onions? Apples: DH and I are taking a trip to Myrtle Beach next week for his test and physical for the police dept. Excited for that and for him! And it'll end up being our mini baby moon since we didn't get to earlier this year. 

Onions: Already stated... back pain. Ugh. Just feeling very run down with this. With history of depression and not being able to just get up and do stuff and be out of the house (not even working right now) is just wearing on me. Definitely talking with OB tomorrow.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? HAHAHA!!! Probably a few hrs... again not working so I get bored! Get all my computer time out of the way before DH comes home so we can spend what little time we get lately together.

Mikki62

How many weeks?30

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally) Good, he's moving a lot so that makes me feel better about him being ok.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? No, and my doctor decided to push it to another 3 weeks until my next appointment.

What else is going on? Apples and onions? None

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? Maybe an hour.

ecinereb

How many weeks? 31 weeks

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally) Started to get some pelvic pain over the last week or so. It's not too bad and something I will gladly deal with for the next couple months.
I'm feeling torn emotionally. I know we have lots to get ready but I also keep putting it off and then when I see what we already have it scares the crap out of me.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? Saw my MW this morning. Everything is looking good. I don't have any more u/s unless something comes up so hoping it stays that way.

What else is going on? Apples and onions? My boss is annoying me with wanting to know my plans for mat leave. I don't have to tell him yet and gave him a rough idea but he wants me to formalize it. The stupid thing is that it doesn't really matter because they aren't filling my position ASAP anyways.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? It really depends on the day and how much procrastinating I want to do. I probably lurk more than I post but try to get on at least once a day and 'catch-up.' I spend more time on FB and TN than TB.

becky7683

How many weeks? 30 Weeks

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally): Physically I feel great.  Emotionally I have ups and downs - the velamentous cord insertion worries me sometimes and I have to stay away from Google!  

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  Had an appointment today.  Everything seemed fine - but it was a new Dr. in the practice I haven't met yet.  He said that the cord insertion "can be disastrous" but he's never seen it be in 25 years.  Of course my PGAL brain focused on the "disastrous" part.  Trying to be positive! 

What else is going on? Apples and onions?  Taking a day off work next Friday - excited to sleep in! 

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday? I'm more of a lurker, but maybe 30 minutes a day? 

stiches221

How many weeks?
33w 2d

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)
Physically- my body hates me I hurt so bad. For like the last week my left hip has been constantly killing me especially when I first get up or sit down.
Emotionally-DH leaves for 2 weeks on Sunday so kinda freaking out about having to take care of everything around here but I do pretty much everything on my own daily already just gonna suck on days when my body just can't take it anymore especially without the little massages I manage to get out of him when I am REALLY hurting.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?
Appt next Thurs.

What else is going on? Apples and onions?
Apples: our puppy is potty trained enough now to sleep in bed with us. I just take her to her puppy pad when I pee at night and she doesn't have accidents. Didn't even take her during my middle of the night pee last night just when DH left for work and even then I had to wake her rather than her waking me.
Onions: our lil 5 week old goat has Coccidiosis so we are having to treat our 3 goats for the next week which is not cheap and hope he comes through ok.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?
According to DH: ALL damn day! Haha no I don't. There are days I don't even get on. Lately I've been busy so not much lately. Pretty much just when I am bored and have nothing better to do. Which is usually the boring days on here then when I am busy all the excitement happens and I end up lost when I come back.

stiches221

@Lunabug924 just read what you posted to me. Thank you!! I know they won't and I have tried not to but it just got to the point that it was too much for me to take and it's not good for the baby to have me stressed and depressed and crying all day everyday day. He stayed at a coworkers house 2 nights last week but came back last thurs. Still doing drugs but he has cut back a lil. He also does them earlier (just at work rather than the drive home) which makes him a bit more clear when he comes home but I don't want him doing it at work cause he does a very dangerous job. He said he did the last he has yesterday and is going to try not to get anymore today but I've heard that before so really don't believe it. I told him a couple days ago I don't trust him any more and I think that had a slight impact on him. I have been offering to get him help for a couple mths. He still can't admit he has a problem. I'm really afraid he isn't done and that he'll smoke that shit while he is gone the next 2 weeks and it is going to send my anxiety through the roof.

cindythelou

@LunaBug924‌ I'm int he 2nd hour of the three hour right now. Feeling pretty icky but baby is kicking like crazy. Also I'm so hungry! I have never wanted a sandwich more than right now!

QOTR

@LunaBug924 - you do such a great job running this each week and keeping up with everyone.  Thanks again for your efforts!  I hope your shower is fun!

How many weeks?  31

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)   Mostly, I'm ok.  I feel like I've had a fairly easy time physically this whole time.   However, I'm definitely feeling the effects of carrying around the extra bulk.  I get tired so easily.   After grocery shopping on Sunday, I had to come home and have a "cry and lie".   I crawled into bed and cried about how hard grocery shopping is.  It was quite pathetic really, but after a short nap I was good to go again. 

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  Had my last monthly appt yesterday.  My OB is still pleased with how everything is going.  Baby is measuring two weeks ahead, but I think he's just going to be a big kid like my husband and I were.  

What else is going on? Apples and onions?  Apples - looking forward to a weekend of chores.  I'm hoping to make some good progress on the nursery decorations and do some spring cleaning & gardening too.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?  It's hard to say.  I check in several times a day when I'm stuck on conference calls, but sometimes I just scan for topic headings that sound interesting.  I probably don't want to really know how much cumulative time I spend here!

lv2011

Ahhh! I keep missing this. Hi, all! Hope everyone is doing well Thanks, Lunabug for running the check-in!

How many weeks?  30weeks

How are you feeling?(Physically and emotionally)  This week flip-flops. Emotionally, doing well. Physically, pregnancy can suck-it. SPD, headhaches, acid reflux, insomnia, Braxton Hicks that leave me feeling bruised and beaten inside, fatigue, etc. I know others have it worse and I shouldn't complain, but before it was just one thing or another. Now, it's all ganging up on me.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  I was supposed to have my bi-weekly yesterday and schedule the growth u/s, but it got pushed back to next week on account of my OB being sick.

What else is going on? Apples and onions?  Apples- it's been more than a week since the last time it snowed! YAY! Onions- I really want to go for a walk and enjoy that it's sunny out, but waddling hurts.

GTKY: On average, how much time do you spend on TB everyday?  Considering how often I post late to check-ins, probably not often enough. I've really been slacking lately. I blame it on being so tired.