August 2016 Moms
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PGAL Check-in 4/18
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I'm a little slow today, sorry!
Weeks:
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? (Yes, drinking wine (when not KU!) on a patio counts as an activity)
Weeks:
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? (Yes, drinking wine (when not KU!) on a patio counts as an activity)
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
Re: PGAL Check-in 4/18
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Repeat u/s on Apr 28 - apparently the tech didn't record how far away my placenta is from my cervix, which the midwives need to know. I don't mind an extra opportunity to see baby!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Positive vibes to all! I am still having a lot of pelvic pain and it is limiting some of my activities.
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? Definitely wine on a patio or wine-tasting when not pregnant. I like biking and playing on the beach or in a lake too. Because this pregnancy is limiting my movement so much, probably just sitting outside with friends or reading a book would be my top choice.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
(I'm starting to go by LMP instead of my assumed O-date since baby is measuring ahead)
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): I have my 24 week appointment tomorrow and I'm a little confused as to when I do the diabetes test. I think I remember them telling me that they'll give me the orange drink at the 24 week appointment just to have, but that I won't actually drink it until the morning of my 28 week appointment? DH and MIL both said that didn't sound right, so now I'm not sure!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: We're all finally approaching (or just passed) the 'viability' mark! So, yay for that!
Questions?
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities?
Lately we've been grilling a lot, so that has been fun! Drawing with sidewalk chalk with the kiddos, going to the lake just to walk around, and taking the kids to the park are a few of my favorites.
Ahh drinking wine on the porch is my FAVORITE outdoor activity, god I miss that. Otherwise, I love going to the beach, or taking a walk in the evening. This weekend was beautiful where I live, so DH and I took DS for a walk by the beach on Sunday morning and it was so lovely. It makes me incredibly excited for the summer.
@Bookhousegirl Good luck this week! FX for a smooth procedure and easy recovery. Our weekend was beautiful too. I just love warm weather!
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): 24 week appointment on the 29th, cannot wait, this will be my glucose test as well and I am nervous I won't keep the drink down well enough to complete the test as I am still getting sick pretty frequently.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I get a strange pain on my left side even when walking, but I am trying to stay active and get my exercise in so hoping it is just ligament pain. Feeling tons of movement, even while sitting still at times, I can see my belly moving quickly enough that I assume it is the heartbeat???
Questions? Grouped into above
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? (Yes, drinking wine (when not KU!) on a patio counts as an activity) I love skiing and riding my motorcycle, though I have been too freaked out to do either while PG, but totally willing to make the sacrifice
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Viability in two weeks and next appointment with glucose test on May 6.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Feeling pretty good, though my stomach muscles feel sooo tight. Belly button is popping out and is very sensitive.
Questions?
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? (Yes, drinking wine (when not KU!) on a patio counts as an activity)
Besides drinking wine on a patio, I love snowboarding in the winter and wake boarding/spending time on our boat in the summer.
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
What's next: My 24 week appointment next Tuesday. It's just to hear the heartbeat but it'll be good to hear it.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I calmed down a good bit after my anatomy scan but then starting last week I've been worrying for no reason again. I've been having a lot of pelvic pain and abdominal pain and I always automatically imagine the worse. And even though they checked my cervix during the abdominal ultrasound for the anatomy scan and it looked fine I've started worrying about that again. I guess because of people's stories about how it'll be fine one day then not the next. I really wish I could just relax and enjoy this pregnancy.
Questions: Nope
GTKY: My favorite outdoor activity is riding horses, but I haven't been able to do that in a long time. Once DH and I move back to our hometown area after giving birth, I plan on riding again. I'll be back near the barn I rode at in high school and they always need exercise riders.
Up next is my GD test. Thankful I haven't had to take it yet, but still dreading it.
Rant - DH wont help me discuss names. He's just waiting for the right name to pop up.
Questions - I'm going to try belly wrapping with my moby. Anyone tried for support?
GTKY - I think by next month I'm going to have to just stay indoors due to the heat.
The good news is, with DS1 he finally agreed we could just go with my favorite (as we were walking around the hospital in labor). I told him this weekend what my favorite name was and said we were doing that again unless he could come up with any ideas.
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
Weeks: 21w 4d
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Viability!! I feel her moving all the time and I LOVE IT.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: we are slowly working on the nursery. We are converting a spare bedroom that was 'catch all" room so this is a slow process. I am really enjoying seeing it all come together. Sending out positive vibes to everyone. I love sharing with all of you.
Questions? Anyone on IG? I'm not on Facebook so I won't be joining the group.
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? (Yes, drinking wine (when not KU!) on a patio counts as an activity) I love drinking by our pool with friends and neighbors. I love playing golf with my DH and skiing.
@Bookhousegirl best of luck with everything. I wish you a speedy recovery.
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
What's next? Since I have hypothyroidism, we get an extra scan to check growth. That is next Thursday. I am excited for it!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: feeling JJ kick more and more. I love it!
Questions? How far along is everyone with their nurserys?
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? probabmy eating crawfish and drinking some beer!
my pics are of my daughter too! I'm not that creatives!
23w1d
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Viability! Sunday can't come soon enough! Next appointment is in a week. This week is going to drag on.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I'm starting to really freak myself out with the pressure/discomfort, and back pain. Why won't this PGAL brain go away?!?!
Questions?
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities?
Snowboarding, taking DS to the park, and driving out in the country.
@Bookhousegirl good luck! I had a lump removed a few years ago. I couldn't imagine having a kid with those restrictions. I worked in a daycare and took a week off. Unfortunately, mom's can't do that.
@Katienu I'm not on facebook, either. Just IG - ashley8188.
@lgem4 at every scan, we find our peanut with her hand over her head. When tech switches to a 3D image, she's frowning most of the time with her eyes closed. At our last scan, she had her knees touching her face with her butt raised all the way up. Her feet were over her head & she just...stayed in that position for a while. Tech was shaking my belly so she can be measured appropriately.
(I have low papp-a which is why I get these anatomy scans done every 4-6 wks even after my 20th wk mark).
@lgem4 My DD had her hands near her face at every ultrasound until the very end. Completely healthy, normal delivery and newborn-- she just liked having her hands there (and hated being swaddled from day 1!)
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
@Bookhousegirl Hope it goes well and recovery is smooth (or at least as easy as possible).
@ThisisNumber3 @bananers My DH was being the same way. I told him he had to come up with a list and not just shoot down my name. He then proceeded to pick names I couldn't even pronounce by looking at them. I pointed that out and then also told him he needed to say them out loud (with and without full name). We casually shared some top names choices too with a few friends and they were saying what good choices they were. All of a sudden he's been quiet so I asked him this week and he says he's coming around to my top pick! It just "hit him" that it was a good choice--ha! But he's not ready for 100% commitment yet. I'm thinking he won't think about it too much more though.
@misdidonato I don't have anything done yet. Still have to clean up the space/ sell off other furniture, buy the things I want, etc. I'm not planning to have one of those super put together nurseries so it will be fine.
Weeks:
24w1d, missed this post
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Having the hospital tour on Monday evening--I'm excited to check it out! Then just the 28 week appointment next month.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I'm starting to feel really large walking around lately (pressure and such). Loving feeling the movement though.
GTKY: What are your favourite outdoor activities? (Yes, drinking wine (when not KU!) on a patio counts as an activity)
Reading on my lounge chair in the sun, picnicking, u-pick fruits, hiking/camping.
BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13
BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15
BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d
Just keep swimming.
@bananers
@lgem4 I hope everything is all right with your baby! I agree with you and wish doctors would keep things to themselves when they're unsure. We definitely don't need the added stress. I thought it was funny during my scan my baby didn't have her hands by her face, but her feet were always there! Every time they tried to get a good profile shot she would grab her leg and pull it up so that her foot was in her face. Didn't matter what angle the tech tried she would just shove her foot in our face. DH and I actually loved it and we have a really cute photo of her foot.