October 2016 Moms
kmolleltz
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PGAL Check In - July 25
kmolleltz
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Weeks:
Next milestone/Appointment?
How are you feeling physically/mentally?
Rants/Raves/Anything else?
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already?
Next milestone/Appointment?
How are you feeling physically/mentally?
Rants/Raves/Anything else?
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already?
*American lady living in Tanzania.
BFP #2 - Feb 2, 2016 --EDD 10/10/16 --Abigail- October 6, 2016. Heart warrior.
October 2017- Began fostering to adopt T, (DOB:November 19, 2013)
DH - Tanzanian Maasai
BFP #1 - MC Dec 2, 2015 (@ 9weeks)BFP #2 - Feb 2, 2016 --EDD 10/10/16 --Abigail- October 6, 2016. Heart warrior.
October 2017- Began fostering to adopt T, (DOB:November 19, 2013)
Re: PGAL Check In - July 25
Next milestone/Appointment? GD test this coming week hopefully that goes over well. Besides that not another appointment until August 10th and should have a growth scan coming up at 30 weeks.
How are you feeling physically/mentally? I am feeling a lot more confident now that I feel the baby move a lot more. Still have my worries though especially when I wake up on my back in the middle of the night.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? Just so tired, I need so much more sleep these days and people don't understand. Also tired of my mom acting like this baby is hers some days. Hello you had your chance not my fault you screwed up and want a re-do.
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? How to manage money and options available for people wanting to go to running start for college, etc.
Next milestone/Appointment? Excited to hit 30 weeks. I have an appt on 8/16 but it's just measure/dopplar appt. On 8/30 we will have another scan to check his left kidney which was still enlarged a couple of weeks ago.
How are you feeling physically/mentally? I read on the PGAL thread on the July BMB that the last few weeks are just as nerve wracking as the first few weeks in terms of worrying something will go wrong. I have a feeling that will stick with me and come back to haunt me come late september. I'm feeling pretty good mentally and just tired and hot and swollen.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? I haven't been checking in here much the past few weeks and I want to apologize for not providing the support I feel I should be providing as a member of this community. Part of the reason was reading about late term loss was making me anxious but a big reason was because my only loss was a CP at 4+3. I knew I was pregnant for 3 days. It seems like NOTHING compared to what some of you have been through and I feel like I don't deserve to grieve that loss since it was so early. It was my first pregnancy so I think it hit me harder because of that. Anyway, my due date for that pregnancy was 7/27/16 and I just realized that is this wednesday. I'm all of a sudden super jealous of the July BMB ladies because they don't have to be pregnant for 12 more weeks and that "should have" been me
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? I'm with @cassieleeanne, personal finance is something that needs to be taught. I had NO concept of credit/debt, student loans, etc. I basically signed my life away to get my Masters degree and really wish I knew then what I know now!
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Next milestone/Appointment? Next appointment is in 2.5 weeks for another ultrasound to make sure my placenta is moving up, and a Rhogam shot. Next milestone is third tri!! Wow is this pregnancy flying by!!
How are you feeling physically/mentally? Physically, blah. My morning / all day sickness has returned with a vengeance and is worse than my 1st tri sickness. It is horrible, but probably caused by the heartburn and acid reflux. I'm trying to sit up after meals, take pepcid, etc. But seems like no matter what I do, I have to throw up a couple of times a day. Sucks. Mentally, a lot better since I passed the gestational diabetes test, and can feel this LO move pretty regularly!! Feeling all of his movements, and feeling him getting stronger definitely helps with my PGAL brain.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? Rant: see above about my morning suckness. Yuck. Rave: Despite my sickness, I have had a burst of energy recently and have started making some major progress on the nursery, and thoroughly cleaning the apartment!!
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? Manners and social etiquette. Not like a super formal class. But just one that teaches people not to be rude in public, have some common sense, and general awareness of others around you.
@cassieleeanne Good luck on your GD test!!
@MRSCORKER Welcome back!! And a loss is a loss, period. Don't discount yours just because it happened early. PGAL brain is really brutal, no matter when your loss is.
Weeks: 27+3
Next milestone/Appointment? Elective 3d/4d Friday, MFM next Thursday, OB the 11th. (so many ultrasounds, the ONLY perk to PGAL)
How are you feeling physically/mentally? drained. hot. cranky. tired. like a whale.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? I love feeling her move. it keeps me sane. the other day I made the mistake of commenting how she wasn't moving much for a couple days and she kept me up the last 2 nights having a freakin dance party.
I also don't check this thread as much as I used to. I almost avoid anything about loss or abnormal pregnancies bc I am so nervous.
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? I agree with finances, also anything and everything about living independently. How to rent an apartment. Bank accounts. Budgets. How to interview for a job.
29+6
Next milestone/appointment?
30 weeks tomorrow and first rotation appointment tomorrow!
How are you feeling physically/mentally?
Physically, like a land narwhal. Mentally, incompetent.
Rants/Raves/Anything else?
Meh.
GTKY: What is one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn't already?
Etiquette +1, Personal Finance +1, and I believe basic automotive care should be incorporated into schools somewhere with Home Ec or Driver's Ed. EVERYBODY needs to know how to change a tire, check their oil, and recognize common automobile problems.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
You never know when you could get a flat in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, and only have yourself to rely on in that moment.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Next milestone/Appointment? Growth u/s & MFM visit in a couple weeks
How are you feeling physically/mentally? Not great either way...physically - pregnancy pains and exhaustion; mentally - mostly NBR but I'm sure the hormones don't help
Rants/Raves/Anything else? Not really a rant but, just thinking as I'm in the process of losing a family member that if my previous pregnancy had survived he would have gotten to see my first baby, which as much as I thought I was past my other PGAL issues has been a new-ish thing that's really hard for me to feel ok with right now. I'm happy I got to see brand new babies on the maternity tour a couple days ago though, and I'm getting used to loving feeling movement now
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? It might be taught now but def wasn't when I was younger...emotional intelligence and empathy. Once they're adults, if that's missing it is very difficult to teach
Next milestone/Appointment? 3-hour glucose tolerance test on Friday (boo); baby shower August 6 (yay)
How are you feeling physically/mentally? so very tired; worried when she doesn't move, ELATED when she's nice and wiggly for me; worried about having gestational diabetes and also guilty
Rants/Raves/Anything else? still our air conditioning not working - and so many things that have to be done, when all I want to do is lay around doing nothing whatsoever
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? joy in learning and discovering - although to be honest I think the school system keeps taking on responsibility for things that parents really ought to be taking care of
Also, I ask out of genuine interest, no snark intended at all- what responsibilities are those do you believe?
Next milestone/Appointment? Next appt isn't until Aug 5th
How are you feeling physically/mentally? I'm feeling good besides some back aches and pains. Mentally I'm starting to panic. With the car having issues and moving in a month, I feel like we arent ready. This overwhelming feeling is hanging over me and I want to just be happy and enjoy this time, but instead I'm living with constant worry.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? I agree that feeling the movements daily makes me feel so much better. Quieter days are of course a little scary, but for the most part it gives me so much comfort!
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? Can I just agree with everything mentioned so far? The budgeting and finance is a big one. I got out of college and realized what I had done with credit cards and loans and felt like I was drowning. If only I would have known.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
29 tomorrow.
Next milestone/Appointment?
I failed my 1 hour GD and now tomorrow I have to go do my 3 hour. I'm so bummed. I sobbed after hanging up with my OB. I definitely had a pity party. Between this, the sciatica, the bloody scare, my thyroid issues making me wonder if the baby is going to be okay...it has just been a tough pregnancy. And then I feel SO guilty about feeling this way because of my loss and the loss of others and I think that I should be more grateful...and I am grateful. It's just that this pregnancy has been miserable and I keep associating it to something being wrong with the baby. I'm all sorts of messed up right now, honestly.
It'll be one year since my loss on August 6 and it makes me want to cry. I don't know how I'll be that day but I'm going to hug my daughter extra close.
My good friend threw me a baby sprinkle yesterday--just a BBQ and pool time for adults and all our kids in her backyard. It was so nice. She did a rainbow theme for our rainbow baby and it made me cry. Here's a picture of the cake she ordered for us. Everything was rainbow.
How are you feeling physically/mentally?
See above lol
Rants/Raves/Anything else?
On a positive note, I think the Chiropractor really helped with my sciatica because I've been able to walk without wanting to die!
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already?
Grammar and typing. They were both taught when I was in school but they seem to be fading out.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Weeks: 29!
Next milestone/Appointment? I think we're going for an optional US at a brand new hospital Wednesday to determine sex
How are you feeling physically/mentally? Baby has been quieter the past couple days which worried me but then I remembered that everyone talks about that happening so I am trying not to dwell.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? nadda
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? That life without college is do able, and maybe a focus on what a gap year can do for you.
BFP #2 - Feb 2, 2016 --EDD 10/10/16 --Abigail- October 6, 2016. Heart warrior.
October 2017- Began fostering to adopt T, (DOB:November 19, 2013)
29+2
Next milestone/Appointment?
Next Thursday. I'm going every 2 weeks now!
How are you feeling physically/mentally?
Heartburn sucks, but chewing gum helps immediately. I can never seem to get enough sleep tho.
Rants/Raves/Anything else?
My husband is getting on my nerves with his frustration with me. I can admittedly be pretty needy/clingy even when I'm not pregnant. But it never bothered him. Now that I'm pregnant and NEED him to do certain things for me (like cut my toenails) he gets irritated and wants to put it off for another day. But my feet were hurting so bad and I needed it done. I can't reach anymore! Lol
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already.
Idk. I feel like they try to teach my son things that are my responsibility, which pisses me off, and then they fail him in so many other ways. I'm frustrated with the school system in general.
Next milestone/Appointment? 28 week OB appt. on Wednesday
How are you feeling physically/mentally? Still pretty good! Had my first bout with heartburn this weekend and it was awful! Now stocked with my ammo of Tums, Zantac, yogurt and as always, water! Mentally, still sounding off alarms in my head over every weird twinge/ache/pain...
Rants/Raves/Anything else? Can't remember if I put this in last week's, but my placenta moved up! So no previa. Also, all with baby is measuring right on schedule. So MFM said I'm done with them and I'll just have my regular OB appointments from now on.
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already?
I pretty much agree with everyone's suggestions - basically, we need more common sense topics taught! As much as I appreciate the trigonometry and AP Physics classes I took, I would have appreciated some more "real life" lessons. I actually think this should be in college, too - I remember graduating and being like, "now what?" - where was the guidance in finding a job, going on an interview, LANDING interviews, etc.?
@MRSCORKER - I felt alot like you did! My only loss was a CP at 6 weeks - I literally found out I was pregnant, and then within 3 days I was losing it. I felt like what I felt couldn't compare with what others went through with losses later on... But, I definitely hurt, physically and mentally, and felt empty and kind of broken. Plus, it definitely scarred me while trying to get pregnant again - I think any kind of loss robs you of that trust that your body won't fail you. And, I know seeing all of the PGAL stories made me feel not so "broken" and more part of a special group of strong women.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
I absolutely agree with the other ladies, a loss is a loss, no matter how far along you were. It's devastating and I don't wish it on my worst enemy.
@Michi1382 That cake is adorable!
Weeks: 30+1
Next milestone/Appointment? First shower this Sunday!
How are you feeling physically/mentally? Went to the chiropractor yesterday and it was glorious. So, physically I feel pretty good. Except the pain in my butt muscles when I sleep remains. WTF. Mentally, meh. See note above about anxiety.
Rants/Raves/Anything else? My doctor 100% told me she wants me to see the specialist for another scan because of my GD, history and to check the amniotic fluid level. I hadn't heard from her office saying they scheduled (they have to schedule for me) so I called. The girl told me there was nothing on the chart regarding it, so I told her the doctor specifically told me she wanted me to because of the GD in case of IUGR. She got all snarky with me and was like "That doctor doesn't deal with GD" UM no, not directly, but he checks the fluid level and IUGR and all that shit. I tried explaining that to her and telling her that the doctor specifically told me to get another one and she was just like "Well, no it's not on your chart so I don't think so. You can ask her at your next visit." WTF. IS IT THAT DIFFICULT TO DOUBLE CHECK WITH HER?! It's possible she forgot to write it on there. Jeeeezuz. Christ. I hate all the employees at that office, but I LOVE my doctor and her assistant.
GTKY: What is the one thing that should be taught in school (grades 1-12) that isn’t already? Ditto to what everyone else said. Although, I took electives in etiquette and "life skills" in school, but I went to a private school and don't know that those are offered in public school. I do know auto body is offered in the public schools around here, and totally would have taken it if it were offered at my school. I know basic stuff though... changing oil, changing tire, ect. And thanks to Google I once removed the ignition switch from my friend's car. (LONG story, but he asked me to lol, I wasn't being a hoodlum.)
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16