\\\\ 3rd Tri Check In 11/5 ////

FishyMom

This is a weekly check-in for members in their third trimester. You can feel free to join at 28 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell when you greet your little ones! If you are new, please include your EDD and team in your post. 

 How far along are you? 

Upcoming appointments? 

Any updates to share? 

How are you feeling? 

 QOTW: Since it is almost Thanksgiving time.. Give me what you will be thankful for (beside our growing miracle babies). 

 Recent Grads (there are SOOOO many this week!!!!) 

@ekc0630 - congrats on your little boy! I am so happy for you. 

@lincoln79 - congrats on your little boy, I hope you are enjoying it! 

@IntutiveBlue - congrats on your twins! I hope you are settling in. 

@lcloffredo - Congrats! I hope you and the girls are settling in! 

@Siona1976 - Congrats! How is your new family doing? 

@gldnbearz - congrats, I hope you are feeling well. 

 **November**

@rox825‌ 11/4 Team Green – hanging in there??? I hope you are keeping your spirits up. 

@mrsbuttercup0806 11/6 Girl - how are you doing? I am very happy that she flipped for you. 

@missvolvo 11/25 Twin Boys – 

@praying4miracle1711/25 Girl – how did the appointment go on Monday?

@badrianne11/26 Team Green – sounds like you are doing well. You are almost there! Glad you found a doula.

@indianaalum 11/27 Boy – how much more work do you have? 

@tilelady85 11/28 Team Green – 

@absolutelymaybe11/28 Boy/Girl Twins – I missed that you came to play with us last week! I can't wait to find out your induction date! 

@ccam 11/29 Team Green – still hanging in there, only a couple weeks left! 

@ttuprincess 11/29 Girl – how is your stress free Novemebr going?

 **December**. (YOU'RE HAVING A BABY NEXT MONTH!!!) 

@SCSmith2011 12/3 Boy – 

@happygirl1013 12/5 Girl – how are you doing? Have the contractions slowed down?

@bayareagirl2011 – are you officially done with work? 

@Sanddollar1010 12/11 Boy – 

@candaceC1020 12/13 Girl – I admire you for being able to walk 3 miles a day!

@xc1148 12/15 Team Green – glad you got the parking, did you get the security worked out? 

@heleng5 12/15 Girl – Are you gearing up for the move? Hope you are doing ok! 

@orange1414 12/19 Boy - 

@freakyfast 12/20 Girl - 

@beachy6 12/24 Girl- We have not heard from you in a couple weeks, I hope y ou are ok! 

@irshlove16 12/25 Girl - 

@babydreams13 12/28 Boy - how did the appointment go? 

@saintelizabeth 12/30 Team Green - I'm sorry about the stretch marks, I hope that is all you get. I have heard that sometimes they still go away after delivery.. Fx that they do! 

 **January** 

@Sparkles2040 1/6 Boy - how did the yard sale go?

@dp21 1/8 Team Green - how did your appointment go on Monday? 

@wolfette139 1/13 Girl - how did the 3 hour go? 

@southernyankeegirl 1/13 Boy - I hope you are relaxing! It seems like you and DH are always up to come thing. good luck at your appointment tomorrow. @mkateg 1/14 Boy/Girl twins - how did your U/S and cervix check go? 

@mrsrichey11 1/20 Boy/Girl twins - Welcome! How did your appointment go? 

@Milagros315‌ - welcome! When is your EDD and do you know what you are having?

@hopeby2015‌ girl - Welcome! When is your EDD? How are you feeling?

FishyMom

I'm sorry it is all jumbled!! I did it on my iPad and it is a mess.. I will try and fix it when I get to a pc.

FishyMom

OK it looks like it is all fixed!!

I guess I did not update last week!  oops... 

So I tested positive for strep B and was very upset until I was able to talk to my nurse about it.  I am feeling much better about it now.  I am 38 weeks today and have an OB appointment in a couple of hours. Last week I was 1cm and 75% effaced.  I am hoping that I am more dilated today but trying not to get my hopes up.  I have ALOT of swelling in my feet and am going to talk to my doc about that today.  I am sure that I am not having this baby for another couple to 3 weeks so I am trying to deal with that emotionally cause I really want to meet her but at the same time I am still enjoying being pregnant... (it depends on when you ask me!) 

Doing good, and starting to get super jealous of the girls on my BMB that are meeting their little ones and being done with work (I will be working till delivery).  But I think that is par for the coarse and I am loving all of the births.  It is very exciting!

Good luck to those girls who have EDDs this week and coming up soon, and a HUGE congrats to the grads!! So happy to hear the joyful news!

rox825

Ashris13 thanks for the check-in, I am feeling much better today, see update below!

How far along are you?  40w1d

Upcoming appointments?  I had my last one this morning and am finally making some progress- old wives tales FTW!!  Lol.  I am 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced, so my midwife stripped my membranes.  They also did a NST and baby looks great, although I'm not having any contractions yet, which I already knew.  Hopefully the membrane strip will get things moving!  If not, at least she was able to try it before induction, which is being scheduled on Wed or Thurs next week.  ETA- induction is on for next Wednesday morning, hopefully LO arrives before then!

Any updates to share?  See above!

How are you feeling?  Feeling much more optimistic today.  Physically the same, frequent pain and trouble sleeping so very tired.  But still all normal stuff

QOTW:  Besides celebrating baby's first Thanksgiving, there's so much to be thankful for this year but the first thing that comes to mind is my job that offers me flexibility, plus good benefits for our little growing family.

ttuprincess

I can totally relate to how you are feeling @ashris13 about wanting to meet your LO but at the same time wanting them to keep cooking as long as possible.  Glad things are going well for you! 

@rox825 -- Yay for making some progress!  Hoping you have a smooth delivery and can't wait to see pics of the LO. 

AFM: 

How far along are you? 36w4d.

Upcoming appointments? OB appointment next Tuesday for Group B Stress test, cervical check, and to discuss labor and delivery. 

Any updates to share? Not really.  My stress free November has been great so far.  Our fourth, and final baby shower is Friday at my husband's office.  My hospital bag is packed.  And we have a date night on Saturday as we have tickets to see The Grinch (the musical) and then dinner reservations!  Cannot wait! 

How are you feeling? I am feeling okay.  I completely underestimated how hard it would be to get around once she got this big.  My back is really starting to feel it.  But overall, I can't complain too much.  I can sleep through just about anything so I have still been getting quite a lot of sleep which I am grateful for. 

 QOTW: I think more and more every day I am incredibly thankful for my amazing husband.  Being pregnant has I think made me even more aware of how great he is to me and what an awesome relationship we have.  I see people all the time who have terrible husbands or complain about them all the time and I just feel incredibly grateful to have found him.  (sappy moment over). 

jaztastic

rox825 said:

Ashris13 thanks for the check-in, I am feeling much better today, see update below!

How far along are you?  40w1d

Upcoming appointments?  I had my last one this morning and am finally making some progress- old wives tales FTW!!  Lol.  I am 1.5cm dilated and 50% effaced, so my midwife stripped my membranes.  They also did a NST and baby looks great, although I'm not having any contractions yet, which I already knew.  Hopefully the membrane strip will get things moving!  If not, at least she was able to try it before induction, which is being scheduled on Wed or Thurs next week.

Any updates to share?  See above!

How are you feeling?  Feeling much more optimistic today.  Physically the same, frequent pain and trouble sleeping so very tired.  But still all normal stuff

QOTW:  Besides celebrating baby's first Thanksgiving, there's so much to be thankful for this year but the first thing that comes to mind is my job that offers me flexibility, plus good benefits for our little growing family.

@Rox825 Awww!!!! I cant believe its time already. I cant wait to see updates from you. 

Lady2010

I guess I go here now  @Ashris13 - can you please add me?  EDD 1/24/15 - team green!  Thank you!

Congrats to all of the grads!! 

How far along are you? 28w4d.

Upcoming appointments? Not for 2 weeks but see below for recent appointments

Any updates to share? Had my 28 week appointment yesterday.  Passed my glucose challenge - YAY (didn't want to have to do the 3 hour test so very happy).  Got my flu shot (ouch).  And waiting on my blood work to check my iron levels... I should get those this afternoon.

How are you feeling? I am feeling okay.  Definitely uncomfortable, and have quite a bit of pelvic pain.  I can't wait for the day that I can sleep again... but I realize that once I am no longer pregnant, we will have our little one... so I am guessing no real sleep for me for a while.

QOTW: Beyond the basics - thankful for my husband, family, friends, and of course this little one, etc, I am so thankful that good things really do happen to people who deserve it.  I learned yesterday that a good friend of mine and her husband FINALLY got their baby.  They have been on adoption lists for 4 plus years and tried IVF, donor eggs, etc.  No one deserves this more than them.  I was bawling tears of happiness when I got her email yesterday.  It proves to me that good things really can happen to good people.

Praying4Miracle17

Thanks for the check-in @ashris13!  I'm sorry you are having swelling problems - no fun.  I've been fortunate so far.  My check on Monday was what I thought - cervix is still closed, but softening. I hope that is at least a step in the right direction.  I don't think I would be as ready to meet her right now, but my sister went 4.5 weeks early on Sunday (originally due after me) and has her baby at home with her after a few days in the NICU.  Baby is good though, but making me want to meet my little one!

How far along are you?  37+1

Upcoming appointments? Another weekly check next Monday. 

Any updates to share? Nursery is totally finished and bag is packed.  I'm ready but OK with waiting a few more weeks.....just getting antsy.  Strep B negative too. 

 

How are you feeling?  I'm actually feeling fine, which is why I'm OK with going a few more weeks.  The sleeping situation is hit or miss, will sleep great one night and not great the next.  Only issue that I'm really having.

QOTW: Since it is almost Thanksgiving time.. Give me what you will be thankful for (beside our growing miracle babies). I'm so thankful for our families and friends.  Baby has been spoiled (really didn't have to buy much on our own) and my in-laws have especially been so helpful with finishing the nursery and taking care of us. 

happygirl1013

Thanks for the check in @Ashris13!

How far along are you? 36 weeks tomorrow!

Upcoming appointments? Thursday OB, Friday growth scan.  Can't wait to see her again.

Any updates to share? Contractions are still happening every once in a while (no patterns, no more than 4x per hour), but definitely no signs of labor yet.  Because I have GD, they monitor me closer and they still say I have at least another 2-3 weeks.  Eviction day will be black Friday if LO doesn't make her appearance before then.  GD management has been going well, but probably ate a little too much bread this week.

How are you feeling? Massages, tons of ice water, working from home everyday and lots of rest are the only way I'm surviving right now.  I go for weekly prenatal massages and they said we can start doing "induction" massages triggering pressure points to help move along this process.  I hope it works!

 QOTW: I'm most thankful for my amazing DH.  He's been a true partner to me in every sense of the word and I'm so grateful we met when I was 22 and have built our lives together, brick by brick, over the past 9 years.  

sparkles2040

@Ashris13 Hope the next few-ish weeks go smoothly for you! We finally got rain in California so the yard sale was cancelled. Gonna try again this Saturday.

I am 31w2d and have an appt next week. Last night we took an infant CPR class and tonight we start our birthing classes. Very excited!

QOTD: I am thankful for the support we've rec'd. Our employers, coworkers, friends, family, and this site have been amazing! We are very lucky.  

mrsrichey11

Hi ladies! 29+1 and things are going well over here! Just had an us/ob appointment this morning. A is measuring 3.1lbs and B is measuring 3.4lbs! Holy big babies...its making me nervous! I'm not feeling super awesome right now. TMI, but I have like four hemorrhoids and an awful belly ache. I definitely ate something that I shouldn't have...the deep fried foods call to me...Next appointment is Nov. 19th!

I also have a bladder infection, which I had no idea I had. I've had recurring bladder infections since I was about 14 until 23 and they were quite obvious, this one isn't obvious at all. Starting antibiotics tonight when I get home from work though. That's about it for now =]

QOTW: I'm thankful for a *so far* smooth house buying process. All of the paperwork is done! It just needs to be Nov. 21st and we will be closing and moving in! We're so excited!!

babydreams13

Hey ladies.  All is going okay. So congested though. I have my 32 week appointment tomorrow so I'm hoping all looks good.  

ccam

Hi ladies!  I'm 36w5d today!  I'm feeling good, but I'm uncomfortable quickly and tired.  DS was sick this week so it only added to the exhaustion!  I have a regular appointment today and probably my first cervical check so we'll see if anything is going on down there.  Based on DS, I'm betting probably not.  But my RCS is scheduled for 11/24 so the end is in sight either way!  Only 10 working days left. 

QOTW:  I'm so thankful for my family and the fact that my mother is taking the week off that I have the baby to be at our house with DS.  I think it's important for him to be in his own environment and on his schedule since his world is going to be rocked.  I think I'm more nervous about how he's going to react than I am about having this baby! 

dp21

How far along are you? 31 weeks today

Upcoming appointments? Not next week, but the following week.  Going every 2 weeks.  Last appointment this past Monday was pretty uneventful, the usual, listen to the heartbeat and ask how am I feeling.  I got my TDap and my arm was super sore this week! 

Any updates to share?  Busy weekend ahead, I have 5 days off!  Going to a pain CE tonight, work baby shower tomorrow, breastfeeding class Saturday, family baby shower Sunday.  Also need to take my endocrine exam for grad school somewhere in there and oh our new family car is in so need to pick that up too!  lol

How are you feeling? My back is killing me!  My OB said she would write a doctors note for me if I need to reduce hours, working the nursing floor can be hard at times.  They have been putting my rooms closer together.  I'm on the fence right now because we need to save our money especially with new car, baby on the way, school tuition, and the fact I'll probably reduce my hours when I return from maternity leave. 

 QOTW: Since it is almost Thanksgiving time.. Give me what you will be thankful for (beside our growing miracle babies).  Since I have two showers coming up, I've just been feeling really grateful from all the support we have received.  It has really touched me and makes me teary eyed at times.  Also thankful for my wonderful supportive husband who has really been my rock through IVF, this pregnancy, grad school, and work....he is just AMAZING!!!! 

bayareagirl2011

Thank you for the check-in, @ashris13! I can't believe it's almost time!

How far along are you? 35+5 today! 

Upcoming appointments? About to head out for my NST. Regular OB appointment starting every week next week.

Any updates to share? I spoke about our plan with the OB last week, and as of right now, we are going to do a 39 week induction if all goes well. I am really crossing my fingers she'll make her appearance naturally prior to then. If I'm completely "unripe" at 39 weeks, I may go the full 40, but definitely will not go past my due date, due to the GD and low papp-a. It's hard to think, the baby could be here by the end of the month! 

How are you feeling? To be honest, pretty miserable. I somehow developed a random rash around both my eyes, and can't figure out if it's pregnancy related, allergy, or both. I never had any allergies prior to pregnancy. I was thinking about trying an elimination diet, and maybe taking out dairy but it's how I get a lot of my protein since I'm not a big meat-eater. So yes, I'm ready to meet this LO for sure! 

Congratulations to all the new moms! This was a BIG week! So happy for you ladies.

hopeby2015

Congrats to all the new mamas!

@Ashris13 - EDD is 01/21/15 - thought I had included it before but guess not - Sorry!

How far along are you? 29w1d today
Upcoming appointments? On the 11th
Any updates to share? Tool the flu shot last week - finally! I'll probably be getting the tdap at my next OB appt.
How are you feeling? I had this really bad pain in my side last week - no idea what caused it. I went to the doc and she thought it might be gallstones but I did an u/s and tech didn't find anything. If I laid on the side that hurt, it made me feel better. So I spent 2 days off from work laying down on my side. I was so fustrated by having to take those days off but I am glad I feel MUCH better now!

QOTW: I'm really thankful for my dh and my parents! My parents paid for this cycle and without their help, we'd still be trying to save up some cash as opposed to anxiously awaiting this little girl's arrival! And I'm so thankful for my dh - he's been such an amazing and supportive hubby!

orange1414

How far along are you? 33w6d

Upcoming appointments? I have an OB appointment on Monday.

Any updates to share? I spent Tuesday night in L&D. I went in for routine AFI and NST monitoring. They said my fluid levels were low, that I was contracting every five minutes and was fingertip dilated and 70 percent effaced. I spent a scary night thinking I was going to have an emergency c-section (little guy is breech, and they didn't want me to go into labor), but in the morning my fluid levels checked out ok. They basically admitted that the tech who took the initial low fluid reading was probably wrong. Grrrr. So, I'm home on modified bedrest, hoping to keep this little guy cooking (and hoping that he'll turn!)

How are you feeling? Scared. See above.

 QOTW: Since it is almost Thanksgiving time.. Give me what you will be thankful for (beside our growing miracle babies). I'm thankful for having such a wonderful and supportive husband through all of this. He's going to make the best father.

ajlmom

Hello ladies!  Congrats to all who had their LOs last week!  Looking forward to more birth announcements! 

How far along are you? 34w3d

Upcoming appointments? Just had one yesterday, next one in two weeks.  Going in for the 36 weeks GBS test.  

Any updates to share?  We've set a date for the big move.  We're moving out of the condo on the 15th so lots of packing going on.  LO's room is painted in the new house and waiting for chair rails to be installed.  Then we can start putting furniture together and add the final touches.  I will post a pic when her room is finally done, can't wait to get started. 

I posted about this before regarding my only one frozen embryo.    I spoke to the fertility clinic again and decided that I'll keep my last little frostie.  I found out it's not gonna cost as much as I thought (still $850 for one year of storage plus a $500 deposit that is refundable).   I may try FET again next November before I have to pay another annual storage fee.   I don't know why but somehow I feel like I have to give that little frostie a chance. 

LO has been having LOTS of hiccups!  I used to feel them once in while, it went to daily and recently 2-3 times a day.  My doctor said it's nothing to be concerned though.  

How are you feeling? I still feel pretty good and still sleep well at night (very grateful). DH and I are 95% recovered from our cold, yay!  

QOTW: Oh where do I begin? Besides the little miracle growing inside of me, I'm grateful for my wonderful DH, supportive parents, in-laws, friends, having a great, flexible job that I love, and a pretty easy pregnancy so far.   As much as I hate having to move this late in my pregnancy and having to go thru a kitchen reno in the next 2 months I'm still grateful that LO will have a bigger house to grow up in and I'll be much closer to work after the move. 

Saintelizabeth

How far along are you? 32wks 2 days

 

Upcoming appointments? Nope! I had a regular checkup yesterday.

 

Any updates to share? DH and I have attended two of our five week birthing and childcare classes so far. This week’s class was for the childbirth supporters. They went over different relaxation and breathing techniques we may want to use. The nursery will be complete soon! Once I’ve had my shower (next weekend!) I will take pictures to show everyone the finished product 

 

How are you feeling? The past 2 days I’ve been feeling more exhausted than normal. It’s hard to describe. I feel like I’m in this constant haze. They did note at my OB appointment that my BP was pretty low and I told them I’ve been feeling energy drained and pretty crampy, but my OB didn’t seem too concerned. I think the cramps are related to the baby being in the head down position putting pressure on my cervix. I’ve been pretty busy the last few days and I probably just need a day or two to wind down.

 

 QOTW: The ups and downs of this year with my miscarriage in January, IVF in April and pregnancy so far has really shown me how important and incredibly lucky I am to have not only DH and our family, but my friends as well. I’m so thankful for the supportive people in my life right now. I really don’t think I could have gone through this year without them.

Milagros315

Oops I forgot to say last time - my EDD is January 18th and we're having a boy! Thanks for adding gold me @Ashris13‌!

How far along are you? 29w4d

Upcoming appointments? Just a regular OB appointment on Monday. I also need to schedule a visit with a pediatrician.

Any updates to share? Not really, everything is still going smoothly!

How are you feeling? Still feeling pretty good. I've been sleeping better the past 2 or 3 weeks so that's nice. The only thing I can complain about is that I have lower back pain often and the BHs are sometimes really uncomfortable. Otherwise, I'm good!

QOTW: I'm so thankful for H's newish job. We now have awesome affordable benefits and I'll be able to stay home with the baby (and my pups) full-time, until the fall at least. I can't wait until my last semester is over - just five more weeks!

southernyankeegirl

Hi all! Congrats to all the Mamas and babies this week! So amazing to think that's sooo close to being the rest of us ;-)

I am 30w3d today and had a check up yesterday. Now we switch to every 2 weeks - holy wow!

Everything looks great, fundal height is measuring on track, only 10 lbs of weight gain so far, blood pressure is excellent. I am beyond grateful and humbled that I have been lucky enough to have such an easy pregnancy (so far!)

I am starting to feel uncomfortable - bending over hurts my belly so I have to squat with my legs wide. Sitting with my legs together compresses my belly, so again, no skirts for this lady! Legs are wide apart! Standing on my feet for long periods, like cooking and doing dishes, makes my feet achey and swollen so I think I am going to buy myself some comfy supportive slippers.

QOTW: My parents are in town this weekend to help finalize the nursery, so my gratitude at the moment is for having parents this wonderful, supportive, loving, and generous.

My Mom sewed a crib skirt, curtains, pillow, and changing pad cover, and has helped organize and buy all the last remaining detail items we need. My Dad has installed the shelving in the closet, is building a bookcase, and in general fixing things around the house (I am the handy spouse, and I am mostly out of commission for those types of projects right now)

I will AW the nursery when it's all done, but I am LOVING it so far!!!

CandaceC1020

How far along are you? 34w6d

Upcoming appointments? Midwife appointment 11.14.14 for check up and Strep B test. 

Any updates to share? Not really.    No news is good news.

How are you feeling? Fighting a pretty good cold.  I hate that I have cooties while being pregnant.  I'm trying my hardest to not take medicines and to be natural, but I've had to break down and take some Robitussin DM.  Orange Juice is my best friend and so is good old chicken noodle soup.  Since I have this cold, I've been resting and not walking outside - I want to get better, not worse.

 QOTW: I am incredibly thankful for my husband and my family.  My husband has realized that I'm nearing the end of pregnancy and that things aren't easy for me anymore.  He's taken on some of the tasks I normally do and I'm go grateful.  He's also been fantastic at telling me to rest and feel better since I've been sick.  I'm thankful that my family is so close and so helpful.  My mom and dad offer to come down and help out anytime we need something. 

MKateG

How far along are you? 30 weeks
Upcoming apts? Nov 20, this will begin my biweekly apts
Updates? My apt went great, both babies were measuring exact on everything! HR 139 and 3lb 4oz :-)
How are you feeling? Very tired! Its like first tri all over again, all I want to do is sleep (& eat). I am getting over a yeast infection (woo hoo) its been miserable! But I'm glad its getting better! Other than that the same...just very uncomfortable and terrible reflux.

QOTD: I am so thankful for DH and family and friends. Everyone has been so generous! My mom and aunt sent four freezer meals for me to help out. (I tried to cook supper the other night and felt like my back was broken when I done, I just can't do it anymore!) & DH had been amazing, doing ALL the house work so I don't have to and he's the only one working right now but he is handling everything. I feel very blessed to have him!

tilelady85

Congrats to all the mamas with outside babies!! As for me, I have been MIA... not really busy, but not really relaxing either. I'm still working quasi full time but as it's a family business my hours are pretty flexible. 

I actually feel pretty great for 37+4. My energy level seems to have picked up (impending doom?) and I'm weekly with the midwives now. Just starting to get impatient. I know it's still early but part of me wishes for an earlier rather than later baby. I just worry that the baby will get too big and will be a real challenge to get out. 

QOTW: I am thankful for my husband. I would be lost without him and he is the glue that keeps me whole. I am so very excited to see him as a father. 

indianaalum

BABY IS HERE. More details to come later. SO EXCITED to share my story