+++ 3rd tri check-in 2/4 +++

runawaylaurel

This is a weekly check-in for members in their 3rd trimester. You can 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.

How far along are you? 

Upcoming appointments? 

Any updates to share? 

How are you feeling? 

QOTW: As the end is nearing for all of us, is there anything you'll miss about pregnancy?

Recent Grads  

@mdiblasi10- congratulations on beautiful Cora!

@Lady2010- Congrats on your little boy!

@BeckyP005- Baby Mia just couldn't wait any longer. Congratulations!

@Robeano- congrats again on little Beatrix!

runawaylaurel

February

@WA1215 2/2 Girl - I think we lost her from the board. 

@MissEm15 2/10 Twin Boys 

@Momarazzi007 2/16 Boy

@weansworld09 2/17 Team Green

@Ecarabeo217 2/19 Boy

@runawaylaurel 2/22 Team Green

runawaylaurel

posting in parts because the character limits are so short... 

March

@Ducky719 3/8 Girl 

@mrs.willie 3/11 Boy 

@chucktgirl 3/18 

@KT416 3/21

@poohniki 3/23 Boy 

@lib1974 3/27 Girl

@lynnbrown4 - 3/27 Girl  

April

@pblge 4/17 Girl

@jlb902 4/18 Girl

@Canuck13 4/26 Girl

@AMShark 4/29 - Boy/Girl Twins

LynnBrown4

How far along are you? 32 weeks, 5 days

Upcoming appointments? Final ultrasound tomorrow, OB appointment next week

Any updates to share? I bought a glider and put it together

How are you feeling? In general, pretty great! Only complaint is the difficulty breathing when sitting. I need to get one of those stand-up desks. 

QOTW: As the end is nearing for all of us, is there anything you'll miss about pregnancy? 

After 4 years of TTC (and all the medical intervention that entails), 7 months of HG, and constant, irrational fear about losing the baby... absolutely not!

AMShark

Can I join?  I posted in 2nd tri yesterday, but I hit 28 weeks today!

EDD 29 April for a 40 week gestation, but I'm shooting for 34 weeks, so 18 March?  The first shows how far my LOs are in their development, the second shows how close I am to giving birth.

Twins - Boy/Girl

How far along are you? 28w0d

Upcoming appointments? I'm on hospital bed rest.  Everyday is like an appointment, but Thursdays, and Sundays I get an u/s - so I guess tomorrow.

Any updates to share? I'm mostly just very excited to make it this far.  I had PPROM at 20w1d, and I wasn't even sure I could make it to 24w, let alone 28.

How are you Any updates to share? feeling? Even though I'm in the hospital, I'm working remotely.  It's a really busy time at work.  (I really shouldn't be on this site).  I am looking forward to the end of this week, and the end of this crazy period.  I feel exhausted, and I'm having trouble keeping up right now.

QOTW: As the end is nearing for all of us, is there anything you'll miss about pregnancy?

It's hard to find something, since I'm not currently a huge fan of bed rest, but in the beginning, maybe even now, the anticipation of meeting my LOs is a great feeling.

runawaylaurel

Welcome @AMShark- congratulations for making it to 3rd tri!! So awesome! Which EDD would you prefer I put down? 

I'm 37+3. Weekly midwife appointment was yesterday. Everything seems ok except my BP was a tiny bit high (see my other thread... stress is bad!). Belly is measuring on track. No more cervical checks so anything could be happening!

I feel like we're as ready as we'll get. Everything is set up and washed and now... we wait! I'm feeling great. A little sciatic pain when I've been sitting for too long but mostly just antsy!

QOTW: I will miss baby movements, being offered a seat everywhere I go, and being able to eat extra without guilt. Also, despite not getting the greatest sleep right now, at least I'm only getting up because I need to use the bathroom.

mrs.willie

I am 35 weeks today.

Next appointment is next Thursday when I'll start my weekly appointments.

Not much to update. I'm planning on hitting BRU this weekend to get the last little things we need to be ready and order a couple NB sized long-sleeved shirts online as most of DS' were short-sleeved. DS has his last mommy & me swim class this week. Yay! He's taking the next session off and then can start group lessons, which is great since he'd have to take a couple sessions off if I still had to get I with him.

Feeling the same - everything's sore, nauseous, exhausted. Weeeee!! Only 16 days of work left before leave. Woohoo!

QOTW: getting to preboard on my flights, pants that always fit and feeling LO kick. I will not miss nausea, exhaustion, getting winded walking to the next cubicle or not being to do anything to get LO off my bladder.

@AMShark‌ Sooooooo excited you've made it to 3rd tri! Woohoo! How many hours per week are you working from there?

Canuck13

Hi ladies. Please add me EDD April 26 girl How far along are you? I am 28w, 3d Upcoming appointments? I have an appointment next week, but it's not a 'special' appt or anything, just a check I think Any updates to share? Hmmm, not really. How are you feeling? Right at this moment, not great...I've had stomach 'issues' since last night, no idea why. But ya, it sucks and I just researched and found out that Pepto is a no, so not exactly sure what to do about it... QOTW: As the end is nearing for all of us, is there anything you'll miss about pregnancy? I will miss all the sweet, caring attention I've been getting from my loved ones. They have been so great to me during my pregnancy!

pblge

Hi Ladies! I don't know whether I should be checking in on both places. This is a very confusing time! Regardless, there's not much new with me, aside from the fact that the third tri is kicking my ass at 29+5. Today was a two nap day. I didn't quite sleep enough, so I went back to bed fter breakfast. Then I went to work for a while, came home to continue working, and accidentally took a 1.5 hour nap. I don't think sleep tonight is going to be difficult, either. This is not helping productivity! Not sure what I can do. I also feel HUGE, and I still have a long ways to go. Suddenly my abdomen feels really stretched tight, especially if I eat a big meal, like I just did at the work dinner. This goes one for ten or more weeks, eh????

Appt on Friday, but it's just a checkup.

QOTW: Everyone is so nice and very indulgent to me, which is lovely. I suspect that will end the second the baby is outside of my body. I also do think I'll miss the feeling of her inside of me, even though it can be annoying or painful at times. It's just so wild!!

Ecarabeo217

Hello ladies! 38 weeks tomorrow!! Officially out of work as of this past Monday and trying to take advantage of this week to get all my paperwork (disability claim, bills, etc) taken care of before LO makes his appearance. I'm mostly feeling pretty good. Contractions have really picked up over the last few days, and they've definitelt changed in quality. More uncomfortable and much more pressure. Had a BPP today and next cervical exam on Friday. I have a distinct gut feeling that I will not be pregnant next week, but who knows...
QOTW: I will definitely miss baby movements and, as much as turning in bed and putting on some shoes is uncomfortable, I will miss my bump. Excited to meet my little man
@AMShark‌ soooooo glad to see you here! Was stalking for updates. Welcome to third tri!!

Momarazzi007

Been a bit mia bc of all the craziness, but as always, glad to see updates and birth stories!!!
Appt in morning, baby's kidneys evening out and not as dilated but another check w appt to see. Feeling it. Last time was on bed rest w preE and DDwould have been happy to stay put until 40+ weeks. This little guy is trying to get out and we all think my days are numbered, but who knows! Been nesting and cleaning and pushing through contractions and dizziness and all the other fun stuff to make sure house is ready... Can it ever really be?
Even thought he is nonstop movement and feels like he has a shiv trying to escape sometimes, I am going to miss his movements

weansworld09

Hi ladies!
Welcome to 3rd tri @AMShark‌ so exciting!

AFM, I'm 38w2d and getting more anxious by the day. I'm so ready to meet him/her and start the new chapter of our lives. I keep trying to tell myself not to rush the final days, but I can't shake it!

Had an OB appt this past Tuesday and I'm a whole 1cm. I think this baby is pretty comfortable. No Braxton hicks or anything, unless I am completely oblivious?!

QOTW: I will miss the crazy movements and just knowing a little human is doing so much while I just go about my day. It's really amazing.

AMShark

@runawaylaurel - Ummmm... I'll use the 4/29 EDD.  I think I'd like my EDD to reflect where my LO's are in development.

@mrs.willie - I work about 40 hrs/wk - a little more the last 2 weeks, to prepare for the board meetings, and because I didn't have any evening visitors during the snow storms.  I'm not paid hourly, but I am officially working full time, so I'm able to collect my normal salary - which, is really awesome.