Thankful Thursday

GirlWithAnchors

Post whatever you're thankful for but I'd like to shout out all you fabulous J15 ladies for being amazing and funny and damn good looking (I haven't seen y'all but when you're pregnant YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL)

You guys are always there when it's the end of the day and my twins are making me cry cause they won't nap or my baby is all up in my ribs trying to kill me. So thanks!

babyzap20

I am thankful that I only have 5 weeks left until I can hold my son!! (hopefully...)

GirlWithAnchors

I'm also thankful for my DH getting an interview at another job that potentially pays better and has less hours! Fingers crossed on Monday

raveness

I am thankful my DH decided to stay here with me this weekend instead of flying out to CO. I'm starting to dilate and have contractions (BH) and his "calculated risk" did not pan out in his favor. 

I hope I'm not sounding selfish. I will be 37 weeks tomorrow, and I don't think he realized that it's considered full term, by our Dr's standards. 

sunnysunsun

I'm thankful for my husband and his sweet spirit.

bkmama

Oh, I needed this today!

I am thankful that the baby is still healthy and that this pregnancy has been complication-free so far.

Thankful that DH is getting a raise.

Thankful that he's been doing all the hard work around the house for the past 8 months and that he's so demonstrative with his love and so excited about the baby.

Thankful that his parents are so generous. I don't think we could have made it without them. 

Thankful for/terrified by the fact that I only have two weeks left  :-S

Thankful that I have a very decent maternity leave policy.

Thankful that I have this space to obsess over the pregnancy and follow along with everyone else - as someone far away from family and first person in my friend group/family to have a baby, I definitely need and appreciate the support and community that exists here.

4littlebears

I am thankful that for a 4th pregnancy, this really hasn't been too bad. Even with GD and slightly elevated BP, overall I'm healthier now than any of my other pregnancies. Funny thing is that it is largely BECAUSE of the GD that I am healthier (because of the diet I have to stick to). 

I joked to my DH when we found out we were expecting, that only I could use pregnancy as a weight loss plan! (This was a few months before my sister's wedding when I was trying very hard to lose weight!) I have a huge belly and I'm still 17lbs below my pre pregnancy weight. I'm not really trying to brag, but for a mama who has been for many years in the "obese" category this is a huge deal just for my health. I am very thankful for this! 

infinity092813

I'm thankful that I am in a warm bed doing whatever I want. . .surfing the web, shopping, etc!  Really enjoying this quite and the ability to get things done around the house in my own pace.  Peace, quite, solitude.  

liladelphia215

I'm thankful for the wonderful doctors and nurses that I have come in contact with over the past week.

For those who don't know (and I know I haven't posted here lately - dang work needing me to work!), I went in for my routine 34 week apt last week and baby boy's heartbeat was pretty irregular. I was monitored in L&D and sent over to the Children's Hospital for Fetal Echocardiogram. He has a good amount of Premature Atrial Contractions (basically irregular heartbeats) - however at this time it is not causing him any trouble, he just needs some extra monitoring. It is likely that this will clear up on it's own, but he will need to have his heart monitored after birth.

Since last Thursday, I have met and spoke with five new doctors (some more extensively than others), and many nurses who have reassured me and kept me calm and instead of being a big ball of stress right now, I am feeling good knowing I have a great team with me - for them, I am thankful.

amiej1227

I'm thankful that I'm still able to get a good nights rest and only really up once a night. And baby girl seems content on staying where she is so far. I have a dr appt tomorrow so we will see but I don't feel like she is ready to come just yet by any means.

readyforround2

I am thankful that my parents were able to move back to Florida. I wasn't going to put any decorations up this year because my husband has moved to working 6, ten hour days and I felt bad asking him bring everything down from the attic. So tonight my mom came over and brought down the stuff for the tree and helped me put it together! It was really nice spending time with her! It made me think of when I was little and we decorated the tree. I also thought about the future, and maybe one day helping my baby girl decorate her Christmas tree while she's pregnant. I admit, I teared up a bit lol

Samiantha101

I am thankful for my husband being here today. Him and a friend were canoeing this past Sunday when it capsized nearly a half mile from shore in 34F water. My husband was able to swim to shore, however his friend sadly didn't make it. Yeah, we have a lot to be grateful for.

speu511000

I'm so thankful for my little girl! She is just precious and getting stronger by the day! She is working so hard at feedings to gain some weight! Also thankful for all the docs and nurses at the hospital who supported us as new parents who were so unprepared!

tkr7c9

I am thankful to have a boss who's wife had their 5th child this year and he totally understands what I am going through and is very supportive. I am also thankful that I have had a pretty easy going pregnancy, and that I am within 3 weeks of my due date. 

bigbobdole

I'm thankful to have a supportive group of Internet strangers who share my weird sense of humor, but also help when truly needed. You guys really make my day sometimes. I love following everyone's journeys and sharing mine.

I like my husband, older kid, and pending baby, but let's be for real, you guys are my emu hen soulmates.

4littlebears

@Samiantha101 that's so sad. I'm glad your husband made it, but you all still must be grieving so badly. 

Samiantha101

4littlebears said:

@Samiantha101 that's so sad. I'm glad your husband made it, but you all still must be grieving so badly. 

Yeah, it's been a turbulent four days of emotions.

MrsFaFa2

I am thankful that my husband is my biggest fan and does so much to help me out.