Weekend Ticker 2/25-2/26

bubsalicious

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Any appointments this week?

Symptoms?

Cravings?

Team Pink/Blue/Green?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth?

Jens_Hoes

How far along are you? 27 weeks

How big is baby? Lettuce, bunch of bananas 

Any appointments this week? Tuesday I have a drs appt and then my GD screening 

Symptoms? Gas, heartburn like crazy, back pain, movement 

Cravings? Nothing specific, just all food. 

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink 

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm nervous for my GD screening. I'm also getting pretty uncomfortable which is bad because I still have the whole last trimester to go! I feel like I'm coming down with something, and I could have been exposed to strep the other day, which I'm praying it's not. 

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? Drugs! Deep breathing, idk I haven't really thought much about it yet. 

sarah0985

How far along are you? 31 weeks

How big is baby? Asparagus, a coconut, and a foam finger. Haha 

Any appointments this week? Next weekend is our next

Symptoms? Normal heart burn and right rib pain. Hip pain and lower back pain. Boobs grew AGAIN and now have stretch marks under them I don't know why but that makes me irrationally sad I feel like.  
Tired and sore just all the time. 

Cravings? Nothing really. Still more aversions than actual craving

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green

Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm becoming paranoid that our next mfm appointment (2 weeks) will reveal that the baby's cyst hasn't resolved. It's a dacryocystocele and it's a benign health issue but I'm in my head about people asking about it. (It shows as a blueish/blackish lump near the eye) I'm worried it's going to upset me that people will focus on it. I don't know why this is bothering me so much. We've already talked with an ENT and are fine with the actual health of the baby. I'm just hoping it's resolved and my worrying about getting upset about people asking is mute. 

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? We hired a doula so  she'll help us. She offers massage which I'm hoping I'll like in labor. (I love it normally) I'm basically trying to also think of what I like when I've been my absolute sickest. I know they're not directly relatable but hoping those approaches will help and it's all I have to draw on.  I'm bringing my laptop with Friends on it which always helps me laugh and calms me down mentally. I'll be bringing my fan. My doula will help with yoga poses and positions which I've been doing since October. I also intend to use the shower. It's weird but when I'm super sick or hungover I like to lay down under the shower. Id imagine I would like it in labor too. 

Jens_Hoes

@sarah0985 will the cyst eventually go away if it is there after birth? Or something you'll need to surgically remove if it's not gone?
i don't think it's silly at all to be worried about that. 

livin541

How far along are you? 27 weeks 

How big is baby? Lettuce 

Any appointments this week? Nope! I'll have my GTT next week, yay  

Symptoms? Peeing a lot and starting to waddle. I have to actively focus on walking normal. 

Cravings? Reese's eggs. Why are they so much better in that shape?!

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: I'm already feeling quite uncomfortable in my clothes... it's gonna be a long couple months. Rave: I'm finally getting into a routine with exercising regularly and it's really helping me feel better both physically and mentally! 

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? I went in with no plan at all last time because I knew I wanted an epidural. Well, I ended up laboring for nearly 10 hours before I got it and just had to wing it with lots of walking and tub time. This time I'm looking more into pain management so I feel more prepared. I'm reading a book on the Bradley Method but not sure I'm gonna stick to any one thing. Just want to have some resources to help!

bubsalicious

How far along are you? 27 weeks

How big is baby? Lettuce

Any appointments this week? Yup! On Friday I get to see the doctor, take my GTT, get my TDaP, and a lovely Rhogam shot! How thrilling...

Symptoms? nausea, extreme fullness after eating...

Cravings? grapefruit, mini chewy sweat tarts

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green

Rants/Raves/Questions? I always have something to put here until it comes to actually write this thing.

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed  during childbirth? I asked this because we took our first class this week and it was the first time was done so way more information than time. So far I'm thinking some type of ball and shower or bath.

bubsalicious

I totally fell asleep after writing mine earlier and forgot some comments!
@sarah0985 I totally understand if you were to be upset. We rely too much on how other looks.
@livin541 I'm pretty certain it is the peanut butter to chocolate ratio that makes the eggs so yummy. Not going to lie, I've had this conversation way too many times and that's the conclusion that has always been drawn!

chailife34

How far along are you? 29 weeks 

How big is baby? Pineapple or acorn squash

Any appointments this week? Monday

Symptoms? SO TIRED. My energy crashes at 2-3pm and it's hard to recover. Getting harder to turn over in bed, it's like a four point turn. Also, this week I've had a few instances of cramping that I'm trying to keep an eye on. They aren't consistent, but certainly alarming. Can't tell if digestive or baby related.

Cravings? Philly cheesesteak, which is hard to find high quality here. We ended up making some at home and I wish I had 10 more

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green. People are always surprised that we aren't finding out, but I thought it wasn't out of the norm to wait. 

Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: Just wish I was able to regulate my energy better mid afternoon. Rave: I have been teaching myself how to knit and have been on a roll with a baby blanket. So excited to see how it turns out.

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? we are doing a water birth again, and plan to labor at home as long as possible. I have the same midwife as last time (who I adore) and we'll be in a private birthing cottage on a vineyard, like we did with DD. Environment definitely helps. It helped last time to vocalize in low tones, that's the main thing I used to keep myself on track, low, deep moans

sarah0985

@jens_hoes it depends on its situation basically. The general treatment is massage to stimulate it to drain. But if that doesn't work, it's too big, or it becomes infected; they go up through the nasal cavity to drain it. 
It didn't bother me really when they first found it (a. It's nothing serious. B. Nothing we could do) but I just don't want a barrage of questions of "what's wrong with your baby?" Type questions even if they're just curious and not malicious. It's catching me off guard how much that part is bothering me. 

Yiggle09

How far along are you?
29 weeks
How big is baby?
Acorn squash 
Any appointments this week?
Pediatrician for my son none hopefully for me. I was at the Dr's office or labor and delivery Monday thru Saturday each night it was exhaustive
Symptoms?
Breathless tired heartburn otherwise ok
Cravings?
Skittles 
Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Pink
Rants/Raves/Questions?

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth?
None lol just go with the flow and get baby out! I'm not going epidural since it didn't work last time unless I have to have pitocin again 

lilmisscrafty-2

How far along are you? 28 weeks

How big is baby? Coconut

Any appointments this week? Routine visit Wednesday.

Symptoms? Tired. Rib pain. 

Cravings? Chocolate. Sweets in general.

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just feel overall uncomfortable.

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? Having a c-section so I may do some meditating before hand. Mostly plan to just let the drugs take over.

OmegaRose3

How far along are you? 27 weeks

How big is baby? Lettuce

Any appointments this week? Nope, nothing until March

Symptoms? Killer heartburn, dry skin, bad hemorrhoids all week long

Cravings? Sweets, crisp salads, decaffeinated Monster, and I could really go for some hot wings

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just adjusting to being on iron supliments and waiting to see if I'm going to need a stool softener or not. I'm really hoping it helps with the exhaustion and let's be honest, the depression. 

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? Hoping to have another natural delivery, I just try to stay calm, focus on my breathing, and remember there's an end to it that's amazing

thistlenweeds

How far along are you? 30 weeks!

How big is baby? It's a zucchini

Any appointments this week? I'm starting my biweekly appointments on Wednesday

Symptoms? Heartburn. Joint pains. Can't walk. The usual. Also: feel very full quickly lol

Cravings? Not so much

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue

Rants/Raves/Questions? We got the dining table with chairs and rug to put under! And a couple of occasional tables plus living room lamps. I'm quite happy with the lamps, they're nice teal and grey and only cost 90 a piece.

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? I'm thinking binge watching something funny like John Oliver. Maybe look into breathing exercises. Also keep telling myself it'll all be over soon.

chailife34

@OmegaRose3 hang in there. Hope the supplements help. I've been struggling with anxiety lately and I know other mamas have too. Maybe we should start a thread for check ins for extra support. We're all here for you!

Jens_Hoes

@chailife34 I think it would be a good idea to do a mental health check in on the board in general. 

m3ganmc

How far along are you? 30 weeks

How big is baby? Motorcycle helmet

Any appointments this week? None this week 

Symptoms? Hip pain. Trouble sleeping. 

Cravings? Ice cream

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue 

Rants/Raves/Questions? Taking my last plane ride before baby to go see my family next week...very excited to see everyone!!

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth? Maybe looking at pictures/videos of my daughter...and epidural

MTB16

How far along are you? 27 Weeks

How big is baby? Camping lantern/bunch of bananas

Any appointments this week? Nope

Symptoms? Hip pain, trouble sleeping, had my first round of heartburn the other day

Cravings? Nothing really

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue!

Rants/Raves/Questions?  I failed my one hour glucose test which was a huge shock to me!  I have no family history and I'm pretty tiny with no health issues.  I have flat out refused the 3 hour test so we will see where we go from here. 

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth?  An epidural, and conjuring all the zen yoga-ness I have in me.  

BabyMC517

Late to the party! Stupid internet! 

How far along are you? 28 Weeks 3rd Trimester! 

How big is baby? Eggplant/1 lb basket of wings/Nintendo/baseball cap (I like comparing all of them, they make me laugh!)

Any appointments this week? Nope -next week GTT and OB

Symptoms? Low back/hip, heartburn, so tired, little swollen every now and then but I think that's because it still gets so hot in our room at night! 

Cravings? Nothing really, but after talking about french fries and Wendy's frostys Friday at work, I went and got one after work and then Saturday when out with my mom haha such a great combo!

Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue!

Rants/Raves/Questions?  Rant: still annoyed with the house stuff (long post in the weekend chat). Raves: H keeps giving me foot/back massages and asks if I want one if I even mention that I'm sore. 

GTKY: What methods are you using to stay relaxed during childbirth?  Drugs...give me all the drugs!  Seriously though, I'm pretty sure I'll be getting the epidural especially with how my low back is. We haven't gone to any classes yet, but I'm sure some breathing techniques will be helpful and we'll probably bring the laptop to watch netflix or something. Those are usually good distractions  

Yiggle09

@MTB16 with my first I failed the first one and passed the 3 hr. I had no family history either and my starting pre preg weight was 135 and I am 5'10. They will most likely just ask you to go GD diet if you do not do the 3 hr. Hoping you get a better answer!

chailife34

So today at my prenatal, my EDD was recalculated based off growth measurements from the recent ultrasound, which means my ticker change date got updated to Thursdays. Sorry I can't play here anymore but I'll still lurk. You ladies are still my weekend pals.