Pregnancy Check In (August 18)

firstcomeslove2013

Good Morning All, Here is our current EDD roster for this check-in:

1. @2mamazinseattle: Aug 20 girl

2. @Trisholio and @trisholiosboi: Sept 2 girl

3. @shelly2314: Oct 2 twins

4. @1blueridgemama: Oct 22 boy/girl twins

5. @only1leia: Oct 31 singleton

6. @pauljl: Nov 2 girl

7. @byrrd: Nov 3 singleton

8. @Mazere: Nov 25 singleton

9. @rkbo: Dec 10 girl

10. @doodah1013 & @firstcomeslove2013: Dec 12 singleton

11. @RobertJane33: Jan 8 twins

12. @twobrooklynmoms: Jan 10 singleton

13. @jjlvscg: Jan 10 singleton

14. @cageymack: Jan 22 girl

15. @louliza: Feb 1 singleton

16. @singingmua: Feb 2 singleton

17. @aandstilltrying: Feb 14 twins

18. @mrs&mrsK: Feb 17 singleton

19. @wishiwaspreggo: March 7 singleton

If you have a recent BFP (and/or if you are new to the board), please let me know when you want to be added to this list. How is everyone feeling? How is pregnancy treating you and your partner this week? Any updates to share?

QOTW: I'm stumped for question of the week... Tell us what is going on this week!!!

2MamazInSeattle

39w5d! WOO HOO!

Well, we just got back from our last doctor's appointment and we got some really good news - I'm 2-3 cm dilated and so we do not have to do cervical priming overnight before my induction! I was super stressed about this because of a little PTSD from the laminaria for my D&E (basically shoving things into a closed cervix). So, perhaps some of my tactics have worked, or, it's just closer to when she'd come on her own and my body is doing its thing. I added Evening Primrose OIl, and plan to chow down on some pineapple today, as well as squeeze in one more acupuncture appointment.

So, the decision was made to go in TOMORROW at 7 a.m.!!!!!! I figured if things are ready in there, a day won't make much of a difference and one less day of anticipation/anxiety sounds pretty good to me at this point.

We talked a lot to the doctor about the induction and my not wanting it - but, in the end it feels like the safest move considering GD and my age. And, if I could check some of this anxiety I might actually get excited about meeting our baby!! J also really just wants her out in the world - I'll admit to having fears of something going wrong at this late stage and feel a little better about her being outside vs. inside myself.

So, today is about final preparations and last-minute to-do's. I will go to yoga or else the Mama Dance class at my yoga studio just because it seems like a good idea. I want to give the house a once-over, double check the hospital bag and just be sure the last minute items are all in there or close by. I have one work task to do, and about 4 thank you notes to write for gifts that have shown up in the past week or two.

Last night I made lactation cookies, they are in the freezer and ready! My friend said "I ate 4 a day and was spraying milk" - now of course if that was true there would be no LC's, just a lot of us eating cookies - but, figured it couldn't hurt! My mom brought me a lasagna I baked off and stored in individual portions, and my sister and I made about 4 dozen tamales and froze those a couple weeks ago. I'm doing pre-portioned packets of lactation oatmeal for breakfasts too, so that is on the list today. Phew. So many people advised us to have food at the ready, so feeling good this is done. Lots of little stuff, but it will feel good to have everything in order.

OMG we get to meet Simone so soon!!!!!!!!!! Since this is my last pregnancy check-in, I just want to thank all of you for the amazing support! It's been a long road to this moment for me, and this board has been a rock for me. I'm sure to gush more about this but wanted to say so here and now!

KH826

I am lurking too! @2mamazinseattle - I am soooooo beyond excited for you! I will be stalking the board like a true crazy lady waiting to see the "Welcome Simone" post! I can't wait to see pics of her little face!!!!!!!

On a logistical note, do you have an insider who will be keeping us up to date of the breaking news as it happens (as you did for us with @ball.and.chain)?

I can barely contain my excitement for you and J! Enjoy tonight with each other, and enjoy every step of the process tomorrow. It is truly amazing, and I can't wait to hear your story!

Danni_Girl

@2MamazInSeattle‌, this is so exciting!!!! Good luck tomorrow, you will do amazing!

@RobertJane33‌, that's a hard one. The only thing you can really do is help ease her anxiety as much as possible by understanding her fears, and not downplaying them. Because in her eyes that's all that matters.

I know Jo is having issues trying to sooth my soul when I get upset about my Dad not being here to enjoy his grandson or grand daughter. And there is really not much she can say or do that really helps me. It's something I need to work through.
The main thing I ask of Jo is to not get upset with me when I start thinking irrational thoughts. Allow me to grieve and handle it how I need to.

I hope once I'm not so nauseous all the time I will enjoy this pregnancy and actually get excited. If I'm still not there by the 2nd trimester I'm going to go speak with a grief counselor and get things sorted out. I know I'm not in a good place regarding my Dad's death and might need additional help so that I don't sink into major depression once the baby comes.

Happy note:
We had our first ultrasound this past Friday. doctor was very happy and said all looks good. So that's nice to know, and now I'm not cautiously optimistic.
Jo and I took a 'selfie' with the baby. lol

CageyMack

@2MamazinSeattle - Yay, yay, yay! So excited and happy for you!

And we are fine here.  I just want to know about the new baby!

2MamazInSeattle

RobertJane33 said:

@2MamazInSeattle‌: so excited for you! I can feel your joy and anticipation in your check-in. I'll be thinking of you guys, and can't wait to hear how everything goes! K is doing pretty well these days. She's starting to really feel the kiddos move every night. I still haven't felt them, but soon! We also found a used stroller through a listserv for 25% retail price. Going to pick it up tonight!! K is also having a hard time with the idea of a shower. My mother and our closest friend asked to throw us one. Jews generally don't have one, but we decided that it made sense for a number of reasons. They sent us the proposed date last night and K got really upset. I had said to do it in October because with twins, earlier is better. She freaked and said it was too early, (28 weeks) that she was concerned something would happen to them after the shower. She is just really scared. I also think it just makes her miss her mom. So now we are trying to figure out what to do. I'm excited about a shower, though happy move it back. I also understand that she needs to grieve and miss her mom. What I'm having a hard time with is how to support her in terms of how scared she is. She is pregnant now, and I want to celebrate that, not worry all the time. She wants to be a laid back parent, and that will be tough if she is always concerned that something will go wrong. I don't want to see her twist herself in knots with anxiety. I understand there are no guarantees, but until we have reason to worry, I can't be afraid. Any thoughts or advice on how Incan support her?

So my two cents is to see if you can find a therapist for her who specializes in IF/Loss/Post-partum/Family counseling. I had one who fit this bill and she was fantastic for me.  I think you are right - she is in mega-grief over her mom, and the potential for the loss of the twins is likely paralyzing for her. It may be bigger than you in terms of supporting her. I don't mean to pull the therapy card for every problem, but after our 2nd tri loss, my therapist was a HUGE help until I past my loss date. I'm guessing she has some mom-loss processing to do, too, and this may help her along. Just my two centers though.

p.s. thanks for the well wishes!! eek!

Amber&Reva

@2mamazinseattle I joined this board shortly before you got pregnant with Simone and remember you from the TTC check-ins and when you said this was your last attempt before choosing a new path to motherhood and now tomorrow you are going in to be induced and bring Simone into this world.  Your strength is contagious and I just wanted to say how happy I am for you.

As for me morning sickness is pretty much gone and I am not as exhausted all the time.  Not sure if this is because I am getting close to second tri or if it is because of the thyroid meds I am now on.  This has been a week of pgal hell for me.  Not only do I have BV again and I am paranoid that it caused me to PPROM last time and will lead to the same results this time around but this thyroid thing wasn't expected either.  I think I have decided to agree to taking P17 assuming my insurance will cover it.  Looking forward to the first look u/s next week to know how baby is growing and that everything is okay.

shelly2314

Yay! @2mamazinseattle  so exciting (and also a bit jealous lol)

We are 33w4d today and I am so uncomfortable! Apparently the girls are in no hurry. Had our weekly checkup today and I was really hoping the OB would tell me a plan (and one that ends sooner than a month from now) but no such luck. He said he doesn't want to make plans yet, just see where things go. The girls are growing well and for that I am thankful. I am not sleeping, uncomfortable, tired of GD, and already over bed rest----I know it is so neg nancy sounding, but I am just struggling with things emotionally right now. Elise is breech (baby a) and Olivia is transverse (baby b). I know exactly when Elise moved out of the head down position b/c I could feel her struggling to move (tried coaxing her to stay, but she has make up her mind LOL).

As for plans for the week....NST/AFI appointments on Tue and Fri. Had my OB appointment today. Nothing else going on as I am still on bed rest.

doodah1013

Hello all!
Things are good here. I fill like we have finally hit a pretty good stride. I have some back pain, and some pain in my downstairs bones, but other than that I feel pretty good!
This week we are gearing up for full house baby prep. We have been a little bit lax in that department and we are ready to start preparing our space! We need to minimize our belongings and maximize our organization!!

@2mamazinseattle I can't believe this! How exciting. Strong vibes to you on your transition to parenthood! See you on the other side!

trisholio

2MamazInSeattle I am so excited for you!

I will be 38 weeks tomorrow, I cannot believe I could have a baby any day now!  I go to bed every night thinking, this could be the night I go into labor.  I have been told repeatedly that it is likely I will go into labor at night due to being the most relaxed then, especially since I care for two little ones all day by myself.  We finally have a foster home for the girls to go to when I go into labor, now we are in the process of packing bags for all four of us when this happens. 

The next few days are crazy busy.  The girls have a visit with bio mom tomorrow, if she shows up.  My mom is supposed to come over and help my wife hang some pictures in our room on the 'baby's' wall and hopefully tape off the M and K's room prepping to paint it this weekend.  Wednesday I have a midwife appointment, chiropractor appointment and meeting with our doula all in the afternoon/evening.  I am hoping to get last minute things done this weekend, bags packed, some meals made and maybe some last minute nesting/cleaning.

Here is a sneak peak from our maternity shoot on Saturday.

AandStilltrying

@trisholio‌...love the pic! Beautiful lady!!!

AandStilltrying

14w2d...hello 2nd trimester! I feel like time is creeping by...S feels like it's flying. I'm ready for anatomy scan! It will be 9/8/14 and sooo excited already. Praying all is well and we have 2 perfectly healthy lil babies in there. I am rooting team pink or purple, S is rooting team blue or purple. Should be fun. Friends WANT us to do a "gender" reveal party. So I've started pintresting ideas. Having TONS of back pain!

Qotw: tomorrow night I get some baby time with lil cutie Oliver who is turning 1. I'm close friends with his mom and dad who play on beach volleyball league and have games. They are in a bind and asked me to watch him and their older boy who is in kinderg. At my school.

Last Thurs. Was my 30th bday so this weekend we are continuing festivities with a sister outing to ikea (3hrs away).

1blueridgemama

@2MamazinSeattle- how exciting!!  Today is THE day!!  We can't wait to hear an update. Oh my goodness!

We are chugging along.  31 weeks tomorrow and the latest our OB will let us go is 38 weeks since they're twins so 7 weeks max, likely sooner.  Been having BP spike issues but it's not staying high, thankfully, but we are hoping my body keeps these pumpkins in for at least another month.  The hospital is 2 hours from our house so we are REALLY hoping, among other reasons, for no extended NICU time.   

1blueridgemama

Update since OB visit yesterday: Now officially on bedrest and OB not too confident we will make it to full-term.  Having lots of concerns with BP and protein in urine and signs that pre-eclampsia is rearing it's ugly head.  She suggested we have a bag packed and ready.  Please, babies, let's keep you in a few more weeks at least!  Only in 31st week!

Jazibel

@blueridgemama -sending you positive thoughts for an uneventful bedrest. Fingers crossed the babies stay put for a few more weeks.

firstcomeslove2013

1blueridgemama said:

Update since OB visit yesterday: Now officially on bedrest and OB not too confident we will make it to full-term.  Having lots of concerns with BP and protein in urine and signs that pre-eclampsia is rearing it's ugly head.  She suggested we have a bag packed and ready.  Please, babies, let's keep you in a few more weeks at least!  Only in 31st week!

Sending you good thoughts...take care and keep us posted!

Twochickshavinachick

This is a bit late but haven't had access to my computer all week (it's in for repairs after it jumped off my knee last week) So we're slowly catching up with news (hoping everyone is safe and well)

We're 21 weeks today and doing OK.  I'm still barely showing, which isn't much of a surprise to us as babies on my side of the family (especially girls) tend to be on the smaller side.  I know it seems silly but I admit to being a little disappointed that baby still looks like bloat at this point.  Baby continues to grow (currently measuring under average but growing at a satisfyingly steady rate) and is getting quite a bit of force behind his/her kicks (A felt her at 19w 6d)  The only thing that's new this week is that I have suddenly started feeling - not anxious but more...nervous.

Being more of an introvert, I don't take too easily to crowds and long periods of interaction anyway but I've developed strategies over the years to cope with this.  These days, if there's more than two people in the room with me or if someone wants interaction of any kind for more than five minutes, I start to feel crowded and this can lead to resentment then frustration to the point where I don't know whether to get short with people or cry.  I had relatively stable moods through the first tri so it seems a little strange to be getting them now when it should be settling down but oh, well.