Upcoming appointments this week? Thursday nothing too exciting
Any new symptoms or changes? I feel huge. The bump is an obstacle when bending or trying to stand now.
Rants/Raves/Questions? rave: 2 more months?! Rant: 2 more months?!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Ha! Probably nothing I'm proud of. One thing that came to mind was let a man I barely knew (at the time) drive me extremely fast on his motorcycle.
Upcoming appointments this week? Had one yesterday. Got my TDAP vaccine and they said everything looks good! My next appointment is in 2 weeks and then I go every week until LO gets here. It's getting real!
Any new symptoms or changes? Swelling of hands and feet, reflux, feeling generally massive
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: My SIL is hosting our baby shower this weekend, but sent out the invites late (people received the invite 10 days before the event) and then was upset that she hadn't received the RSVP's (because they just got the invite). That's a bit frustrating, since I had given her the addresses at the end of December.
Rave: DH took me to get a pedicure this weekend! It was really great. I rarely get pedicures, and was needing it badly since it's so hard to reach my feet anymore. Felt so good!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Can't think of anything at the moment, I'll have to come back to this one
Me: 27 DH: 33 Furbaby: Walther, 4 year old Rottweiler/Coonhound mix EDD: 3/7/17<img
Upcoming appointments this week? Not until next week
Any new symptoms or changes? Just my feet swelling is getting a lot worse. Compression socks and debating getting new shoes to wear
Rants/Raves/Questions? Just a lot of nesting for the next 6 weeks....making sure we have everything we need for baby, nursery is done just need to organize everything and put away things and pack hospital bag. We are in the home stretch!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Going on a trip to Europe alone. I was in Rome and met an Italian guy who offered to take me on a personal tour of the city on his vespa. He was a crazy driver and I totally thought we were going to die lol! We ended up going out for dinner and drinks and thankfully had a good time and didn't end up being kidnapped or worse like in the movie Taken. Oh my wild single days!
Upcoming appointments this week? Had an ultrasound yesterday and I have a regular OB check up tomorrow
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm finding that I'm waking up in the middle of the night unable to fall back asleep. The most annoying thing about this is that I'm beginning to not even look forward to sleep anymore
Rants/Raves/Questions? DH is in full-on project mode and he will not let up. The things he absolutely has to get done don't even correlate with the baby; for example he just HAD to move all our Christmas decorations for the basement to the attic. Why??? I know he's just nervous and this is how he's dealing with it, but he's driving me nuts!!!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? That's a tough one. I got pregnant - when I stop and think about it that's pretty crazy, lol.
Upcoming appointments this week? nope, not until next Tuesday
Any new symptoms or changes? Not really. Just feeling bigger and bigger everyday
Rants/Raves/Questions? Had a breakdown on the phone last night with my sister. DH and I are going through some tough things and I just felt like I can't do this. I can't have this baby. Talked to her for two hours and she was great about calming me down and helping me through it.
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Married a guy I met on the internet. lol. Match.com success story here!
@thisisallyson I'm sorry you're going through a rough time ... hang in there!
How far along are you? 35 weeks
How big is baby? Big. I give up on the veggie/fruit comparisons.
Upcoming appointments this week? 35 week appointment tomorrow where we'll check for StrepB. I'm down to weekly appointments at this point.
Any new symptoms or changes? I almost forgot how fun contractions are. Plus side - dr. confirmed that I truly am dilating. Downside - I'm a STM so I could contract and dilate right on through my due date, ha.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm trying to determine some circumcision things at this point. Apparently there are different types? Who knew? Any advice for a former girl-only mom?
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Got engaged to someone I had only known for three months, right off the heels of ending a 5 year long relationship. ...We didn't get married until a year later and are approaching our fourth wedding anniversary + 2 babies later ... so far so good.
@DrillSergeantCat LOL on the
inappropriate sex stuff….I have a list of things in that category too. I knew I liked you!
@babyspice I’ve never been on a motorcycle…that sounds kinda crazy to
me!
@Foersty I’m sorry about the
late invite sending! That would
definitely have me feeling disappointed.
I hope your shower is lovely.
@Spartanrd4 my hands are as swollen as I image your feet to be. I think my feet are only a matter of
time. My flats are probably going to be
destroyed by the time this is all said and done. I feel like my feet puff out over them
throughout the day. Thankfully I only
have to get work appropriate 2 days a week.
Also, a tour in Italy with a
local does sound pretty nice.
@Gracie4400 Why is it that men do stuff like that?! My DH is the same way!!
@thisisallyson I’m sorry you’re having a hard time. I’m glad your sister was able to provided you
the support you needed. My step-sister
is a match success story too!
@hippiemama crazy to think that you are already dilating!! I hope your LO cooks longer, but also feel
badly wishing weeks of contractions on you!
How far along are you? 31w!
How big
is baby? A bunch of asparagus, a huge jar of Nutella (didn’t
know that existed)
Upcoming
appointments this week? Just
my regular check on Friday 1/27
Any new
symptoms or changes? Not really, just
reflux which is either totally tolerable or HORRIBLE regurgitation acid in my
mouth level bad and the swollen hands + carpal tunnel situation. I feel like stretch marks on my stomach
could be a matter of days away. If they
happen I am really going to struggle with body image.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
My
BIL gifted us his help doing some painting at the house for our Christmas
present which is a big help, but OMG he is SLOW as molasses! I can’t even deal. I am an excellent painter and it’s SOOOOooooo
frustrating not being able to just do it myself or help him. He’s been at our house 3 whole solid days so
far to paint a ~12x12 bedroom & a powder room (ceiling and walls no
trim). He’ll be back again tomorrow to
do the walls of the bathroom. I probably
could have done all of it myself in a weekend (2 days). I probably sound so ungrateful, but I am
having a hard time dealing with him having my house in disarray. I guess my nesting is starting a bit…..
GTKY:
What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Other than sex stuff…..probably buy a house with
someone I was in a long distance relationship with without him taking the time
to come and pick it with me (he only saw pics I sent of it). This should probably have been a red flag
that it probably wasn’t the best call.
I did a lot of crazy things for said ex-boyfriend.
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm having BH or contractions more and more often.
Rants/Raves/Questions? How do you tell the difference between BH and contractions? Last night I was sitting with my feet up and I could feel my stomach tightening up...super comfortable. It happened several times and even after I went to bed.
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Why can't I think of anything?! I'm such a lame person!
Upcoming appointments this week? Regular midwife appointment tomorrow
Any new symptoms or changes? Feeling big!
Rants/Raves/Questions? Raves: My girlfriends are throwing me a baby shower. We live 2,500 miles from both of our families, so this is such a thoughtful party! Rants: I totally went to a bar concert this past weekend, and totally got sick from the food. I'm talking explosive sick. I even had to stay home from work Monday. No bueno at all!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Heli skiing in Alaska!I even set off a small avalanche and skied through it! Pretty epic!
Yes, it's been 3 weeks and since then I have been diagnosed with GD so I have tons of questions!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Just the new GD diagnosis,
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Raves: we got our travel system and bedding in the mail this week DH have had fun practicing wheeling around the house in anticipation for LO!
Rant: I've been tracking my BS numbers for a week and nothing is making sense to me. I got very little support from the dietitian just a lot of you're doing everything right and you only have a minor form of it... I didn't get told to send my numbers to anyone after a week and I was told I wouldn't be getting any medication for it. While I appreciate that they have faith I can manage this myself it's frustrating to feel like it's not being taken seriously. Then everytime I test my BS and it does comes up high (6/32 times total is that a lot?!) I feel like the worst person ever and like I'm hurting my baby somehow (even though in reality I know it's not my fault).
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
Swimming with stingrays in the Cayman Islands was pretty crazy and cool!
Upcoming appointments this week? Yes, Friday I have a routine check up.
Any new symptoms or changes? Just more acid reflux & back aches
Rants/Raves/Questions? now I'm wondering about circumcision options too @hippiemama I didn't realize there were different types...
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? There's been a lot lol idk if that's a good or bad thing. The craziest might be dating 6 guys at the same time - it was right before DH & I became really committed to each other & I was still wanting to explore my options, so there were a few months I was dating him & 5 others...no idea how I kept track of who I told what to/etc.
@serenity13 funny story I was dating a few guys when I started talking to/dating DH as well! I Felt the same way and have no idea how I kept track of everything!
Re: Tuesday Ticker Change 1.24.17
How far along are you? 37 weeks
How big is baby? Apparently the size of Zach Morris' phone. At my last US she was 6lbs 6oz so I'm guessing around 7 pounds today.
Upcoming appointments this week? Check up with the OB tomorrow
Any new symptoms or changes? Contractions! A mix of real and BH ones. The BH contractions are annoying, the real ones make me cry.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Finally got baby girl's room loaded. I just need to decorate.
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Inappropriate sex stuff.
How far along are you? 32 weeks
How big is baby? squashy
Upcoming appointments this week? Thursday nothing too exciting
Any new symptoms or changes? I feel huge. The bump is an obstacle when bending or trying to stand now.
Rants/Raves/Questions? rave: 2 more months?! Rant: 2 more months?!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Ha! Probably nothing I'm proud of. One thing that came to mind was let a man I barely knew (at the time) drive me extremely fast on his motorcycle.
How far along are you? 34 weeks
How big is baby? Butternut Squash
Upcoming appointments this week? Had one yesterday. Got my TDAP vaccine and they said everything looks good! My next appointment is in 2 weeks and then I go every week until LO gets here. It's getting real!
Any new symptoms or changes? Swelling of hands and feet, reflux, feeling generally massive
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: My SIL is hosting our baby shower this weekend, but sent out the invites late (people received the invite 10 days before the event) and then was upset that she hadn't received the RSVP's (because they just got the invite). That's a bit frustrating, since I had given her the addresses at the end of December.
Rave: DH took me to get a pedicure this weekend! It was really great. I rarely get pedicures, and was needing it badly since it's so hard to reach my feet anymore. Felt so good!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Can't think of anything at the moment, I'll have to come back to this one
DH: 33
Furbaby: Walther, 4 year old Rottweiler/Coonhound mix
EDD: 3/7/17<img
How far along are you? 34 weeks
How big is baby? Butternut squash
Upcoming appointments this week? Not until next week
Any new symptoms or changes? Just my feet swelling is getting a lot worse. Compression socks and debating getting new shoes to wear
Rants/Raves/Questions? Just a lot of nesting for the next 6 weeks....making sure we have everything we need for baby, nursery is done just need to organize everything and put away things and pack hospital bag. We are in the home stretch!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Going on a trip to Europe alone. I was in Rome and met an Italian guy who offered to take me on a personal tour of the city on his vespa. He was a crazy driver and I totally thought we were going to die lol! We ended up going out for dinner and drinks and thankfully had a good time and didn't end up being kidnapped or worse like in the movie Taken. Oh my wild single days!
How far along are you? 34 weeks!
How big is baby? The size of a butternut squash
Upcoming appointments this week? Had an ultrasound yesterday and I have a regular OB check up tomorrow
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm finding that I'm waking up in the middle of the night unable to fall back asleep. The most annoying thing about this is that I'm beginning to not even look forward to sleep anymore
Rants/Raves/Questions? DH is in full-on project mode and he will not let up. The things he absolutely has to get done don't even correlate with the baby; for example he just HAD to move all our Christmas decorations for the basement to the attic. Why??? I know he's just nervous and this is how he's dealing with it, but he's driving me nuts!!!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? That's a tough one. I got pregnant - when I stop and think about it that's pretty crazy, lol.
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? asparagus
Upcoming appointments this week? nope, not until next Tuesday
Any new symptoms or changes? Not really. Just feeling bigger and bigger everyday
Rants/Raves/Questions? Had a breakdown on the phone last night with my sister. DH and I are going through some tough things and I just felt like I can't do this. I can't have this baby. Talked to her for two hours and she was great about calming me down and helping me through it.
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Married a guy I met on the internet. lol. Match.com success story here!
@thisisallyson I'm sorry you're going through a rough time ... hang in there!
How far along are you? 35 weeks
How big is baby? Big. I give up on the veggie/fruit comparisons.
Upcoming appointments this week? 35 week appointment tomorrow where we'll check for StrepB. I'm down to weekly appointments at this point.
Any new symptoms or changes? I almost forgot how fun contractions are. Plus side - dr. confirmed that I truly am dilating. Downside - I'm a STM so I could contract and dilate right on through my due date, ha.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm trying to determine some circumcision things at this point. Apparently there are different types? Who knew? Any advice for a former girl-only mom?
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Got engaged to someone I had only known for three months, right off the heels of ending a 5 year long relationship. ...We didn't get married until a year later and are approaching our fourth wedding anniversary + 2 babies later ... so far so good.
edited for spelling.
@DrillSergeantCat LOL on the inappropriate sex stuff….I have a list of things in that category too. I knew I liked you!
@babyspice I’ve never been on a motorcycle…that sounds kinda crazy to me!
@Foersty I’m sorry about the late invite sending! That would definitely have me feeling disappointed. I hope your shower is lovely.
@Spartanrd4 my hands are as swollen as I image your feet to be. I think my feet are only a matter of time. My flats are probably going to be destroyed by the time this is all said and done. I feel like my feet puff out over them throughout the day. Thankfully I only have to get work appropriate 2 days a week. Also, a tour in Italy with a local does sound pretty nice.
@Gracie4400 Why is it that men do stuff like that?! My DH is the same way!!
@thisisallyson I’m sorry you’re having a hard time. I’m glad your sister was able to provided you the support you needed. My step-sister is a match success story too!
@hippiemama crazy to think that you are already dilating!! I hope your LO cooks longer, but also feel badly wishing weeks of contractions on you!
How far along are you? 31w!
How big is baby? A bunch of asparagus, a huge jar of Nutella (didn’t know that existed)
Upcoming appointments this week? Just my regular check on Friday 1/27
Any new symptoms or changes? Not really, just reflux which is either totally tolerable or HORRIBLE regurgitation acid in my mouth level bad and the swollen hands + carpal tunnel situation. I feel like stretch marks on my stomach could be a matter of days away. If they happen I am really going to struggle with body image.
Rants/Raves/Questions? My BIL gifted us his help doing some painting at the house for our Christmas present which is a big help, but OMG he is SLOW as molasses! I can’t even deal. I am an excellent painter and it’s SOOOOooooo frustrating not being able to just do it myself or help him. He’s been at our house 3 whole solid days so far to paint a ~12x12 bedroom & a powder room (ceiling and walls no trim). He’ll be back again tomorrow to do the walls of the bathroom. I probably could have done all of it myself in a weekend (2 days). I probably sound so ungrateful, but I am having a hard time dealing with him having my house in disarray. I guess my nesting is starting a bit…..
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Other than sex stuff…..probably buy a house with someone I was in a long distance relationship with without him taking the time to come and pick it with me (he only saw pics I sent of it). This should probably have been a red flag that it probably wasn’t the best call. I did a lot of crazy things for said ex-boyfriend.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
How far along are you? 33 weeks
How big is baby? Celery
Upcoming appointments this week? On Monday
Any new symptoms or changes? I'm having BH or contractions more and more often.
Rants/Raves/Questions? How do you tell the difference between BH and contractions? Last night I was sitting with my feet up and I could feel my stomach tightening up...super comfortable. It happened several times and even after I went to bed.
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Why can't I think of anything?! I'm such a lame person!
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? a coconut!
Upcoming appointments this week? Regular midwife appointment tomorrow
Any new symptoms or changes? Feeling big!
Rants/Raves/Questions? Raves: My girlfriends are throwing me a baby shower. We live 2,500 miles from both of our families, so this is such a thoughtful party! Rants: I totally went to a bar concert this past weekend, and totally got sick from the food. I'm talking explosive sick. I even had to stay home from work Monday. No bueno at all!
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Heli skiing in Alaska! I even set off a small avalanche and skied through it! Pretty epic!
For everyone due 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, or 3/28!
How far along are you?
31 weeks
How big is baby?
Romaine Lettuce
Upcoming appointments this week?
Yes, it's been 3 weeks and since then I have been diagnosed with GD so I have tons of questions!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Just the new GD diagnosis,
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Raves: we got our travel system and bedding in the mail this week DH have had fun practicing wheeling around the house in anticipation for LO!
Rant: I've been tracking my BS numbers for a week and nothing is making sense to me. I got very little support from the dietitian just a lot of you're doing everything right and you only have a minor form of it... I didn't get told to send my numbers to anyone after a week and I was told I wouldn't be getting any medication for it. While I appreciate that they have faith I can manage this myself it's frustrating to feel like it's not being taken seriously. Then everytime I test my BS and it does comes up high (6/32 times total is that a lot?!) I feel like the worst person ever and like I'm hurting my baby somehow (even though in reality I know it's not my fault).
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
Swimming with stingrays in the Cayman Islands was pretty crazy and cool!
How far along are you? 31 weeks!
How big is baby? Asparagus
Upcoming appointments this week? Yes, Friday I have a routine check up.
Any new symptoms or changes? Just more acid reflux & back aches
Rants/Raves/Questions? now I'm wondering about circumcision options too @hippiemama I didn't realize there were different types...
GTKY: What is the craziest thing you've ever done? There's been a lot lol idk if that's a good or bad thing. The craziest might be dating 6 guys at the same time - it was right before DH & I became really committed to each other & I was still wanting to explore my options, so there were a few months I was dating him & 5 others...no idea how I kept track of who I told what to/etc.