:::Thursday Ticker Change:::

LooneyLife

This is a check-in for those ladies whose tickers change(d) on Thursdays. (EDDs Jan 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). It will be posted weekly!

Here is a link to TB fruit size chart: https://m.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/how-big-is-baby.aspx

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Good Morning, Ladies! Happy Thursday!

Mommies to Be:

Week/Fruit:

How are you feeling?

Appointments/Updates?

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently?

Rants/Raves:

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for?


Already Mommies: (Ahem, @MusicFanatic‌ Don't go thinking you're rid of us!)

LOs Age(s):

Best part of your week?

Worst part of your week?

Milestones?

QOTW: Same question...
What are you thankful for?

PIP those kiddos!

Beckyboo71

First of all, congrats again to @MusicFanatic‌ & welcome to the world baby Zoe!!!!

Week/Fruit: 32/squash

How are you feeling? My lower back has been hurting since Saturday, and I'm feeling more tired. But other than that, pretty awesome!

Appointments/Updates? Had my monthly u/s on Tuesday and got to see baby Alexandra again....everything looks good and she's growing normally

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? Just my free carrier cover that I am waiting to receive

Rants/Raves: just excited for the holidays and the arrival of this LO!

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for? My DH that I was friends with for 15 years before we married last year, this beautiful baby that we can't wait to meet, and my beautiful (almost) 7 year old DD

MamacitaChiquita82

Good morning! I hope @MusicFanatic and Zoe are having a great one!

Week/Fruit:
31/pineapple

How are you feeling?
My stomach is on fire after I eat anything but aside from that...

Appointments/Updates?
I had an appointment on Tuesday. Everything's going great. BP was 100/60, weight looks good, fundal height looks good, HB sounded great.

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently?
My work threw a surprise shower for me on Friday and got me a ton of great presents. I'm feeling totally spoiled.

Rants/Raves:
Rant: my boss is still an idiot. Last week he told me we're not going to have anyone cover my leave so I have to split up my direct reports among my already overworked managers. I feel bad for them but I know they'll make it through. I just wish he hadn't waited to drop this bomb so close to my due date so I could have prepped better.
Rave: the two managers I'll move the bulk of my headcount to are awesome. I think this will be painful for them but a great opportunity for senior leadership to see how awesome they are. Maybe I'll even get to promote one or both when I get back.

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for?
My family! My youngest brother is coming to visit for Thanksgiving and my parents are coming up the week after that. I can't wait!

Reiden

Week/Fruit: 30/cucumber

How are you feeling? Dreadful; my hips/upper thighs are absolute murder, for some reason. Also, my left lower rib has decided to hurt for some reason, even though LO hasn't been positioned down to kick my ribs. Weird.. And only the left rib, too!

Appointments/Updates? (nigh)31w appointment next Weds. Officially matched with little Jack's adoptive family

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently?

Rants/Raves: Eh, none this week. Been pretty... blah? 

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for?

My grandma, my boyfriend, and my friend Richie; if it wasn't for the three of them, I honestly don't think I would be here right now.

JoaPata

@MusicFanatic again congratulations!  I am so excited to hear about your hospital release and Zoes development in the coming days.

Week/Fruit: 33 Weeks/Durian Fruit

How are you feeling? Today I have a lot of pain in my lower right belly.  I have Crohns disease and it feels suspiciously like a Crohns issue. 

Appointments/Updates?  Tuesday I had non-stress and that went well along with ultra-sound.  Still scheduled for C-Section four weeks from today unless they need me to go earlier.  Another appointment tomorrow for Biophysical Profile.  Just trying to rest and relax the next four weeks to keep my BP down.

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? We received a beautiful home made blanket yesterday from DH's aunt.  Also received a diaper pail from friends and a target gift card this week. 

Rants/Raves: None really!

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for? Thankful for my DH and my family.  Thankful for this wonderful baby growing inside of me.  For having a job and great friends. 

mellizzard

Week/Fruit: 31/Pineapple :-O

How are you feeling? I haven't been feeling very well this week with the acid reflux, leg cramps, bloody noses, fatigue and uncomfortableness. The only thing keeping me going is feeling my little man move and know it's all worth it... On a side note, I think I could only eat/drink dark chocolate banana smoothies for the rest of this pregnancy and I'd be OK with that.

Appointments/Updates? Next appointment is Tuesday.

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? Purchased the changing cover pad and a basket to keep essentials (diapers/lotions/etc.) in from Land of Nod (which is probably my new favorite store). We also purchased a navy knit pouf to use as an ottoman to the rocker and a vintage football for nursery decor.

Rants/Raves: Today is open enrollment at my job and I'm trying to figure out what to change since I have a new little life to care for starting next year... Kind of stressful looking at all the different options.

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for? I am so beyond blessed to have such a wonderful family, husband, friends, a house, my dogs, a great job, a car, and sweet little man on the way. Thankful for everything, everyday!

MusicFanatic

Ahh @LooneyLife , I was completely thinking about this thread earlier this morning and said in my head "I can't post in my ticker thread!" .. I love this

LOs Age(s): 1 day!

Best part of your week? Her being here! I wish I could have made 37 weeks, but I'm happy I made it as far as I did and she only has minor struggles we're working with.

Worst part of your week? Ummmmm peeing. My peeing is bad right now.

Milestones? She lost 4oz since yesterday (normal) but she gained some grams after the last nursing session, so she's eating better! It's still a struggle (because of her age, they say- the sucking takes a lot out of her and makes her very tired and she falls asleep easily, usually while eating). I have to do a lot of tricks (thank you LC) for trying to keep her awake, and some of it worked the last session. She isn't where she needs to be yet, but hopefully it gets better each time. I'm just happy she's nursing- even if it's just a teeny bit here and there.

QOTW: Same question...
What are you thankful for? Besides her here- my nurses. Amazing people.

PIP those kiddos!

These were taken this morning. Her body temp is well maintained right now (another milestone!) so she's been allowed out of the incubator (we just have to keep her super bundled with hats and blankets right now).  My in-laws stopped over and my H took a pic that I absolutely ADORE because it shows such love from them.

And a close up of my beauty!

iheartichi

Week/Fruit: 30/Cucumber

How are you feeling?  Pretty good. Get heartburn every once in awhile and the pinched nerve in my foot (that was REMOVED 2 years ago!) is now really bothering me. But overall, shouldn't complain.

Appointments/Updates? Failed my 1 hr, so I took my 3 hour GTT Monday. It was horrible. Hopefully will get positive results. Had a follow-up growth US to check his lateral ventricles in his brain to make sure the fluid had gone down, and from what she could see, everything looked normal. HUGE relief and we're so happy that he appears to be a healthy 3 lb, 3 oz baby so far.

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? We received a bib and burp cloth and picture frame. But we're going to see DH's family this weekend and they told us to pack light, so maybe that's a good sign?

Rants/Raves: I hate cold weather. I want it to be 85 out all day every day (probably an UO).

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for? Everything! This LO inside of me, my family, my DH, our house, our jobs, our health.

WillCMyInk

Week/Fruit: 34/Butternut Squash

How are you feeling? Overall, pretty good. I've been getting some weird random cramping lately so that's fun.

Appointments/Updates? Just had an appointment on Tuesday. G is head down, fundal height is measuring on track, and my weekly appointments will be starting on 12/2.

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? I went out over the weekend and bought some of the super snuggly sleepers and some baby care items (thermometer, mucus sucker outer thingy, etc.), a bouncer and some disposable breast pads for me! 

Rants/Raves: Rant - The usual (I'm sure y'all are tired of reading about it)...just super stressing whether DH will actually make it in time for the birth.

Rave - My parents have been coming down on alternating Wednesday's to help out around the house and I'm so grateful. It also means that my dinner is always taken care of on Wednesdays! 

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for? I'm thankful that my husband is at least in this country, able to talk to me every night, and able to be here - if not at the birth - soon after G comes out...aka at least he's not deployed! I'm also thankful for the fact that we will be able to financially afford for me to stay home for the full 12 weeks.

starzcookie22

Congratulations @MusicFanatic‌ !! Your baby girl is beautiful!!! Yay!

Week/Fruit: 34 weeks/butternut squash

How are you feeling? I'm feeling good. However I ended up going to l&d for constant contractions but it was dehydration!

Appointments/Updates? In 2 weeks I got my 36 week app

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? Me and DH did final shopping for princess..!!! We are ready!

Rants/Raves: Baby girls stuff is sooo cute it makes me feel sooo much joy looking at it!

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for?
I am thankful I will be a mommy soon! I am thankful for my wonderful DH and family! God is amazing

;;)

MahriM23

Week/Fruit: 33/Durian

How are you feeling? extremely uncomfortable but I would still rate this pregnancy as one of the easiest ones I've had. 

Appointments/Updates? excited for another ultrasound in 3 weeks, my bi-weekly appointments have been pretty boring. 

Have you bought/received anything for the baby recently? I just put a bunting in my Carter's "cart" 5 minutes ago but I'm not hitting checkout yet for some reason...

QOTW: Next week will probably be quiet around here, so I'll ask now...
What are you thankful for? Lately my mom. I have an extremely complicated relationship with her. She was an abusive drug addict when I was a child and then she got sober when I was 10 but still had an anger problem. She is now a crazy conspiracy theorist who constantly tells me not to vaccinate myself or my children and makes fun of me for buying toothpaste with flouride in it. All that aside I've been remembering some of the good things about her lately. Like the fact that she would never let anyone put me in a box. My relatives would say things to me like "you can be a hairdresser when you grow up" (we were really poor) and my mom would say "Yeah or a doctor or a lawyer etc" When I was entering high school people would say "are you going to try out for cheerleading?" and my mom would say "or she could play a sport" She always told me I could do great things and I believed her and even though I'm 27 and just now going back to school after spending a good portion of my 20s as a stay at home mom I never felt like I disappointed her in any way. Anyhoo sorry for the long post lol