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classicstar28

Happy Wednesday, ladies! 

I am on my babymoon with DH!  I'll post pictures on Friday to show off my 30 week (EEK!) bump by the ocean.    Today is our big day to go out and explore the island so I doubt I'll be around very much until this evening.  I'll try to check in and respond around lunch time, too, but I can't promise that will be possible.  I hope that you are all happy and well!!

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One more week down and that much closer to meeting our sweet LO's!

Just a reminder that this is a weekly check-in for those of us who start a new week of pregnancy today. If you are new, please feel free to jump in, give us your EDD, and welcome! 

How far along are you/fruit/EDD? 

How are you feeling? Symptoms?

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for? 

GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot?

classicstar28

How far along are you/fruit/EDD? 30 weeks.  Holy cow!

How are you feeling? Symptoms?  I have really been all over the place this week.  One day I'll have hot flashes and feel sick.  The next I feel great.  Then horrible hip/sciatica pain so I can barely walk.  I had my "30" week appointment on Monday and asked about all these things.  I was basically told, "Welcome to the home stretch."  Yay me!  But, in the end it will all be worth it.  Emotionally, I've been awesome.  Very little anxiety and feeling much more relaxed.  Lilly sometimes is still a bit lazy and freaks me out, but that is happening less and less.  I'm getting REALLY excited to meet her in a couple of months.  Nesting instinct is getting stronger every day and I really need my baby shower to happen so I can go out and buy ALL the things!!

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for?  Next appointment is 2 weeks from now with my OB.  My mom is going with me for the first time.  But, DH and I already have a list of questions mostly about the birth so it should be an interesting appointment.

GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot?  I LOVED our honeymoon in Jamaica and desparately want to go back someday, but I have to say that my favorite vacation was to Washington state in the summer.  I loved the mountains, picking fresh raspberries, driving along the water, and the cool air.  I didn't want to come home at the end which is very unusual for me since I am the kind of person to get home sick after a week or two.

carlsonbaby2014

Hi ladies!!  Sorry I missed you all last week - I was on my 6 year anniversary / babymoon trip with MH.  It was perfection!  

@classicstar28 - enjoy that babymoon!  Can't wait to see pics of your 30w bump .  Also props for feeling really well emotionally, that's awesome.  You are in the home stretch now, yay!

@mmheartspb - Lots of T&Ps that anxiety leaves you alone as you approach your A/S.  I'm so glad to hear you're feeling great .

@RN536 - So sorry to hear about the cold bummer!  I hope you're taking it easy and trying to get lots of rest.

How far along are you/fruit/EDD? 22 weeks - baby is the size of a papaya!

How are you feeling? Symptoms?  I feel pretty good.  I toss and turn from side-to-side a lot while sleeping because my hips start to get sore.  I have pulled out all the tips and tricks to help ease that, though - body pillow, new mattress (I kid you not), extra pillows, more pillows .  My H has like zero space, poor dude.  The bed at the resort we stayed at on our babymoon hurt my hips so much that I spent every night on the couch!! LOL.  Romantic, huh?

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for? I have an appointment with my midwife today.  I don't really feel like there's anything I need T&Ps for, I've finally been feeling my little man move around consistently, so that has taken a huge load off my PgAL brain, and I've been using my doppler less and less .

GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot?  Oh man, I think the Oregon coast is my favorite spot.  I love it because there have been so many good memories made there and it's really dog friendly, so we can bring our furbabies along for a getaway escape that is within driving distance.

AnyMax

Thanks for the check in, @classicstar28‌. But silly, go enjoy the time with your husband! Don't worry about us!

How far along are you/fruit/EDD?
33 weeks/durian fruit (what?)/ 9/24

How are you feeling? Symptoms? ...8 weeks to go at most, 8 weeks to go at most...
Just increasingly uncomfortable and the pulled ligament is not helping things. My husband helps me put on my pants now. At 5am? That is love.

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for? OB tomorrow. BP has still been elevated when I have checked it at home, so I am guessing they will send me for more testing. Anything to be extra sure that Lena and I are still doing well.

GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot?
Probably Cape May, NJ. It is a short drive for us, and we have so many amazing memories there. Even just a day trip leaves me feeling relaxed and refreshed.

carlsonbaby2014

@AnyMax - you are so close to meeting your sweet Lena!!! I'm so sorry to hear that the pulled ligament hasn't healed up - FX the time flies by quickly.  Are you feeling pretty much ready for her arrival?

longcat07

How far along are you/fruit/EDD?
17w / onion (or pear, lol) / 1/14/15

How are you feeling? Symptoms?
feeling good. still tired.  i should stop mentioning it...at this point, i don't think i'm ever going to get the 2T energy burst.

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for?
one week till my next checkup.  maybe T&P that my cat can come home from the vet tomorrow?  i know, not baby-related.  he ate something toxic (that i KNEW was nasty, and that he would try to eat it, but i brought it into the house anyway), so he went to the emergency vet last night so they could try to make him puke it up, and when that didn't work, fed him activated charcoal and now he's on fluids for kidney support for a couple of days.  i was really worried about him yesterday but he's been doing great and it's quite clear that he'll pull through unscathed (and probably still having a taste for plant matter), so now i'm just worried about the long-term repercussions on our bank account.  ugh.  i feel like such an ass.

GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot?
i don't think i have an all-time favorite.  i have so many good memories in a lot of places, so there's a few that are dear to me.  there's gatlinburg, TN and the surrounding area in the smokies, and also shenandoah park in VA, and i have some awesome memories with friends just camping for a few long weekends at a state park in upper michigan that was literally only 20min from where we all lived at the time.  we even went home once a day to feed our cats and scoop the litter box, lol.  harpers ferry, WV was like a home away from home when i was a kid.  i also had a great time sightseeing in london one year with my mom and sister.  and i can think of a few more places that i'd love to visit (but haven't yet) and add to my list of favorites too.  lol
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@classicstar28 - it sounds like you're having fun at the beach! i confess to some jealousy, lol.  sounds like you're having a typical 3T so far.    it stinks but it's totally worth it.  your WA vacation sounds wonderful.  that's one of the places i really want to visit.

@mmheartspb - good luck at your scan in a couple weeks!  T&P that everything looks good!

@RN536 - i hate it when i have a cold in general, but summertime colds really suck.  i hope you feel better soon.

@carlsonbaby2014 - i get the sore hips too.  last night i was really tired and slept in the same position for 5 hours straight...omg did it hurt when i finally woke up to roll over.  i'm sorry it got in the way of your babymoon romance! ...although it made me giggle a little.  lol.  sorry!

@AnyMax - what an awesome husband!  lol.  i hope the next 8 weeks (or less!) go quickly for you.  cape may is really nice!  i never thought of it as a vacation spot because we lived so close to there when i was a kid, it was a place we'd go spend the day (or even just the afternoon) and then go home.

classicstar28

@mmheartspb Lots of t&ps for pgal brain to stay away while you wait for the 18th and fx that the u/s goes great!  I've never been to Maine, but it looks absolutely beautiful!  DH and I both would love to go right at the beginning of fall.  We both love fall, but the nice part before it turns into winter.  Those pictures make it look magical.

@RN536 I'm sorry you are dealing with a cold.  Colds are pretty awful at anytime, but coupled with the heat of summer they are the worst.  I hope you feel all the way better FAST.  My family is from NJ and we used to drive up to NY when we went to visit.  It is lovely!  I've never been as far north as Lake George, but it sounds like a great vacation spot.

@carlsonbaby2014 It sounds like your babymoon was great, aside from the sleeping on the couch part.  The hip pain is really rotten.  I'm so sorry you are having to deal with it.  I have a nest of pillows myself and it doesn't seem to help.  I have found that if I sleep in a slightly more reclining position instead of mostly flat, it helps a little bit.  But, I have had to just get up at like 4am because I just am in too much pain to keep trying to sleep.  Yay for feeling more movement pgal brain letting up some!  I've been to Oregon and I liked it a lot.  How nice that you have such a wonderful place within driving distance!  I'm jealous.

@Anymax Haha!  DH and I had a wonderful day, but he's watching the MLS All-Stars game now, so I have some time to myself.  How typical that there is a "must watch" soccer game on during our babymoon.  Your husband sounds awesome.  I'm not sure DH would get up and help me get dressed at 5am, but he does help me with my shoes.  I'm sorry you are still so uncomfortable and dealing with the high bp.  FX that everything is good at your appointment and with the tests if they send you for them.  

@longcat07 I got some energy back later in 2T, so maybe it is still coming?  Though, by energy I mean I could do things for more than 30 minutes without needing to rest.  Sending you lots of t&ps for your cat.  How scary!!  I'm glad that he will be ok and I hope he can come home soon.  It sounds like you've had some wonderful adventures!  One of my favorite family vacation memories is from the Smoky Mountains.  So lovely.

carlsonbaby2014

@longcat07 - Oh no!!! I'm so sorry to hear about your cat .  Don't beat yourself up about bringing something into the house that made him sick - it happens and there's no way to fully monitor them.  FX the bill isn't as high as you are thinking it might be.  I'll be sending lots and lots of positive vibes your way and his for a full and speedy recovery ((((hugs))))!!!!

Also - feel free to giggle away about the babymoon sleeping arrangement, I thought it was pretty hilarious myself .

erinel

classicstar28 : Yay for babymoon! Hope you're enjoying yourself!

A day late, but here is my check in:

How far along are you/fruit/EDD? 10 weeks, prune

How are you feeling? Symptoms? Feeling good, just tired.  My back has been sore, but I think that's more due to me being pretty inactive lately and the fact that I just have a bad back, and not so much to do with pregnancy.

Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for?  I have a regular OB appointment on Monday.  I'm really nervous about hearing the heartbeat. 

GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot? The Greek Isles, specifically Santorini and Naxos.  We love them, and have been twice.  Hopefully next time we go we will bring multiple children with us!

classicstar28

@erinel Glad to hear you are feeling good aside from your back.  I understand your nerves for the doppler check.  They completely freaked me out until I could feel movement regularly.  FX they find the hb quickly to ease your anxiety!  I'm so jealous that you've been to the Greek isles.  They look AMAZING, but I've never been anywhere except North and Central America.

boxermamax2

Sorry this is all jumbled together - I am posting from my ipad and it doesnt like to format. Hi all, I am a bit late with this check in, DH and I were on a road trip since Wednesday morning and just got back last night. We spent a few days in wine country - planned the trip before I found out I was pg but we had a wonderful time as always! How far along are you/fruit/EDD? since I am checking in late, 6w 4d Sweet Pea, April 1 How are you feeling? Symptoms? Feeling pretty good, just tired all the time, boobs are massive already - last night DH said 'your boobs are HUGE! I've never seen them that big before' and I said 'Well, I'm pregnant, or did you forget?' lol!! Minor cramps (normal), still have major brain fog - not sure if that will ever go away lol. Have not started with cravings yet thank God, still too soon for that. Any appointments coming up? Anything you need T&P for? Still waiting for my first u/s on the 22nd and thyroid tests around the same time, so T&P for a strong hb and good tsh numbers and that I am properly regulated this time around. GTKY: What is your all time favorite vacation spot? I'm not sure I have an all time favorite spot anymore - it used to be Maui - my ex and I visited there extensively when we were together but now I cannot see returning there with my hubby - too many memories of the ex there. My dh and I have traveled a bit by car or motorcycle (rode from so cal to Eureka then back through Napa), the smokey mountains, visited Savannah GA, go to the desert for offroading/camping often etc so of all the places my hubby and I have been I would have to say Savannah is my favorite of the places I have vacationed with my hubby. My dream vacations are to visit New Zealand, Italy, the Greek Isles, and Ireland

classicstar28

@boxermamax2 No worries on being late or the jumbled text!    The road trip sounds fun!  I've never been to the Napa area.  I'd love to go someday.  I'm glad you are feeling good aside from usual.  My DH still mentions how big and full my boobs are and I keep telling him to just wait until after the baby is born and my milk supply comes in.  Lol.  All of your dream vacation places are on my list, too!  My dad's gf is actually from Australia and they have gone to New Zealand a few times, but he says that he likes Australia better.  I wouldn't know since I haven't been to either.