***PGAL Check-In***

ksyknelvr73

Hi ladies!

Taking over for @LunaBug924 - I am due at the tail end of the month so I hope to stick around to be able to post.

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. We are getting so close to holding our rainbows! Please post your updates below.

 

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 this week?

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  I firmly believe that we are all already mothers, whether we have babies we lost or babies actively growing in our bellies/on the outside. I hope you are planning to do something special and wonderful to celebrate that you are a mother.

tbiscuit18

How many weeks? 

39 weeks today! 

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally)

Physically, I'm feeling the best I've felt in a very long time! I'm kind of hoping this is nesting...

Emotionally, I'm ready. I'm happy and excited! 

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?

I had my 39 week appt yesterday and baby is completely engaged and really low. OB said she can't imagine I will last another week. Crossing my fingers she's right!! 

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week?

Apples: Today is DH's bday. So he's really hoping I go in to labor today. He desperately wants to have his son to hold while watching round 1 of the NFL draft. Fortunately, there are many rounds of the draft, so maybe he'll get lucky and get to hold him while watching at least one of them. Like round 24...?

I hit a huge sale at Macy's and scored a bunch of Ralph Lauren baby clothes for 50% off, plus 20% if I used my Macy's card, and then I had coupons. I know baby doesn't need these clothes and he will outgrow them so fast, but they were so cute and such a ridiculous deal!

Oh! And there are green buds on the tress, lawns are green, it's finally feeling like spring! I love it!

Onions: I can't think of anything! Life is going pretty well right now! 

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  I firmly believe that we are all already mothers, whether we have babies we lost or babies actively growing in our bellies/on the outside. I hope you are planning to do something special and wonderful to celebrate that you are a mother.

As much as I would love to have the baby before Mother's Day, I'm not counting on it. But my mom and dad are coming up to spend the weekend with us, so we'll probably do brunch with my parents and maybe do some shopping. I'm looking forward to spending the day with my mama. 

Happy Mother's Day to all of us! I hope you all spend your Sunday doing something special!! 

lv2011

How many weeks?  37w3d

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally)  Physically, today not so bad. I'm shocked! Emotionally, in shock that this may actually be happening. I think I've retained a whole lot of doubt, trying to protect myself if something goes wrong. Reality sort of slapped me in the face when I realized that DD1 was born at 37w4d. It could be any time now!

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  Everything went well and looks good, except now they're concerned that my cervix has residual scar tissue that will need to be broken up to help me dialate normally in labor. Boo. It sounds...uncomfortable.

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week?  Weather has been beautiful this week! It finally feels like spring DH's work schedule still sucks, though. We really need to get that figured out pre-baby arrival.

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  I firmly believe that we are all already mothers, whether we have babies we lost or babies actively growing in our bellies/on the outside. I hope you are planning to do something special and wonderful to celebrate that you are a mother.   Totally agree- Happy Mother's Day to us all Nothing planned that I know of, but DD and DH always seem to manage to surprise me. I'll just be happy to spend time with my little family.

cindythelou

How many weeks? 38 weeks 2 days

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally) Physically: like a whale! Emotionally: i have a short temper lately and things really get to me easily. I'm happy and excited, but I'm also tired and uncomfortable.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? Had my 38 week check up and everything is looking good. Got a lecture from my diabetes consultant about sticking to the diet better (I was getting pretty lazy about it). 

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week? Apples - we got a lot of stuff in the mail and I feel ready to bring a baby home. And I've been keeping my house clean, which is like... the first time in my life this has ever happened. Onions: I am so sick of people acting like the baby should be here already. It makes me feel anxious and like I'm doing something wrong. 

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  No plans. I had just found out I was pregnant last year at this time and people made a kind of big deal about it, and then when I had a miscarriage at the end of May it was kind of awkward. That's not why we're not doing anything, we just haven't really planned anything out.

ksyknelvr73

How many weeks? 37+1

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally) Physically I am doing fine EXCEPT for swelling. It's pretty bad and very uncomfortable. It just started in the last week so I am glad I made it this far. Emotionally I am mostly okay, but I am so ready to meet this baby boy and have him in my arms. I have a lot of anxiety right now.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? I have an appt this afternoon that I am about to leave to go to. Not really sure what it will entail.

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week? Well it's almost Friday, so I am looking forward to the weekend. And my boss is out of the office so I can wear my flip flops

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  I firmly believe that we are all already mothers, whether we have babies we lost or babies actively growing in our bellies/on the outside. I hope you are planning to do something special and wonderful to celebrate that you are a mother.

I am looking forward to it. I sent my MIL flowers and a card so I don't think we are getting together, but Sunday we are going to church and then brunch with my parents. I think DH has a little gift picked out so we'll see about that as well. I'm hoping for a restful day.

becky7683

How many weeks?  37 + 4
 
How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally)  Starting to become uncomfortable, especially after teaching all day.  Emotionally I still have a hard time believing I'll actually take home a baby.   I thought my anxiety would get better at the end, but it seems to be getting worse just knowing things still can happen.  

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?  I had a scheduled BPP and NST yesterday, baby looked good!  Not dilated at all ... which is good, because I'd love to make it to my c-section on the 21st! 

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week?  Apples:  Only one more full week of work!   Onions - just the anxiety that comes with being PGAL.  I'm ready for that to end, but I have a feeling it will just change to worrying about the baby.  

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  Spending Mother's day with my family for brunch, and my husband's for dinner.  Busy day! 

stiches221

How many weeks?
My little rainbow was born last Friday at 39w 3d and is now 6days old :x

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally)
Physically -exhausted! And I tore and was cut so EXTREMELY sore!!!! My feet and legs have been badly swollen the last 2 days. They didn't swell during pregnancy or the first 4 days pp.
Emotionally - SO in love with this little girl!

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?
Still need to schedule my pp appt.
Last sat was the one year anniversary of my second lost so little Kerstin coming Friday was perfect cause I was too busy with her to think about my lost and now too happy to be really depressed about it though it does make me sad that I never got to know the joy of that baby.

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week?
Apples: we made it through and have our precious little baby finally after almost 1.5yr and 2 losses
Onions: my big headed child came down into my pelvis crooked and got stuck and they had to cut me. I went in with 2 holes gave birth and had one hole and then they stitched it back into 2 I keep straining my stitches every time I sit on the Toliet

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans?  I firmly believe that we are all already mothers, whether we have babies we lost or babies actively growing in our bellies/on the outside. I hope you are planning to do something special and wonderful to celebrate that you are a mother.
My first one yay! I'm sure my husband will do something but don't know what.
My mother's bday is Saturday so she my grandfather my brother and his wife and possibly my other brother are coming over to go out to eat and I'm sure mothers day will be combined with that too.

Soupy84

How many weeks? 39 weeks and 5 days

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally) - I have never in my life been so uncomfortable and emotionally unstable. I had a complete meltdown today when my internet went down and I couldnt get it to work again (it was a service provider issue for the area - but I felt like it was just something else I wasnt capable of doing). Also had a weird pressure in my lower stomach yesterday (after a very full and long day of power shopping) which has me hoping it means progress.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week? Had my appt on Tuesday and my OB had me sign the induction papers for the 16th. Baby is hung up on my pelvic bone and doesnt want to drop. OB is thinking I will need a c-section, which is something I hadnt really considered and now I am panicking to try and prepare for worst case scenario.

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week?
Apples: My sister was in town for a few days this week and she kept me occupied
Onions: My sister completely exhausted me and I didnt get any work done on the nursery (pretty good week if thats my onion!)

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend? Do you have any plans? As far as I know, we arent celebrating Mother's Day for me this weekend. We have dinner plans with the ILs to celebrate MIL.

QOTR

I'm sorry you're having a tough time Soupy!  Hopefully, you'll be on the other side of this discomfort soon!

How many weeks?   38 weeks

How are you feeling? (Physically and emotionally)   Physically:  Too good, dammit!   I'd like to see SOME sign of progress.    Emotionally, I'm ok.  Part of me is worried that I'll go beyond my DD and the doctor will push for induction.  The other part of me wants to scrap my natural birth plans and ask to be induced right away, just because I'm still worried that something will happen to him before he can get out safely.

Any appointments, ultrasounds, or milestones this week?   Appt. was uneventful.   The dr. is still pleased with my BP, weight gain & the urine test is fine.  Baby is slightly engaged and I'm still measuring 2 weeks ahead. 

What else is going on? Apples and Onions this week?   Apples:  My husband's office gave us a shower yesterday.   We've been so spoiled by everyone.   Onions:  At that shower, all the moms said that I didn't look anywhere close to going in to labor because I am still carrying so high!  

GTKY: Are you looking forward to Mother's Day this weekend?   I'm going to yoga and hope to have a quiet peaceful day after that.  My MILs are both out of town, so no obligation there.   This is the first Mother's Day since losing my Mom, so I'm hoping it won't be too rough.   Her birthday was last month and I just had happy thoughts celebrating her that day.  I'm hoping that Mother's Day will be the same.    I hope you all enjoy your day!