How far along are you/How old is your baby? 37 weeks
How big is baby? an 80s brick phone
Upcoming appointments this week? Monday for my 37 week. This was the last OB appt I had with my last pregnancy before he was born! Getting so close!
Any new symptoms or changes? School's out, so suddenly my symptoms are all disappearing, lol. Except the heartburn.
Rants/Raves/Questions? We have everything (except 1 wall hanging) completely done for this baby. I spent an hour this morning sanitizing the bottles and pump stuff that had been in the attic, and cleared a shelf for said bottles. I'm so ready, in fact, that I'm now fairly certain that she will be inside until 41 weeks.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Read. I used to read so much each summer, but after having DS, my book count is waaaay down. I don't expect a second child to improve it, either.
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 38 weeks, holy crap
How big is baby? Winter melon
Upcoming appointments this week? Yep, the usual... with my first cervical check!
Any new symptoms or changes? More BH, itchy patches of skin, discharge changes
Rants/Raves/Questions? Ordered car window shades that look ugly and a poorly constructed car seat mirror and it's too late to return them, wahhh. We did install our car seat bases today, finally. That was really the last thing... so I'm with @chiquita928, definitely jinxed any possibility of a slightly early birth, oops.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Hmm... maybe learn some recipes? I mean, after the baby comes, it'll probably be watch TV/go shopping alone.
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 37 weeks
How big is baby? A striped skunk! So cute.
Upcoming appointments this week? I have a big one tomorrow with an ultrasound, the OB signing off on a birth center delivery, GBS test, and internal exam.
Any new symptoms or changes? It feels like the baby might have dropped a bit. I'm getting pelvic pressure when I wasn't before, and the butt bumps feel a little lower.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: yesterday we went blueberry picking in the SC heat, and had to leave early because my pants were soaked and I panicked that maybe I had an amniotic leak. Turns out nope, it was just a lot of sweat. Ew.
Rave: Actually scheduled my thesis defense for the 6th. I just want to be done!
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? read every book and maybe try to learn a new language?
Not til my due date - then I will see my midwife at the hospital, get an ultrasound and NST. Then every 3 days til baby arrives.
Any new symptoms or changes?
Reduced fetal movement. Not my favorite!
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Both my mother and MIL arrive on Friday! They will be such a big help. I'm excited. I need to finish two monthly columns by then, though - need to get my butt in gear!
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
LAST WEEK OF WORK! Have a shit ton of stuff to get done before Friday but I'm pumped
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Before this pregnancy, I was averaging maybe 5 hours a night, but I wasted that extra time either working/catching up on email, TV, or just on my phone. My pregnancy got me back to 7-8 hours a night. Now in my last tri, I'm back to 5 hrs and... I'm still catching up on work emails and messing around online like I am right now
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 36 (+1)
How big is baby? A papaya... So for reasons other than baby size, I have both a papaya (this week) and a pineapple (last week) on my counter right now and it's just further emphasizing how random these produce size selections are.
Upcoming appointments this week? Appointment with ultrasound tomorrow!
Any new symptoms or changes? Nope. Just more of the same back pain and sausage feet/hands.
Rants/Raves/Questions? We did our Amazon completion order this weekend so all the boxes are arriving today and tomorrow. I'm excited to get things close to finished.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? I would like to think that I'd read or do crafts or something else productive but I'd probably just waste a lot of it. I would probably miss laying down and relaxing at night.
After 3 nights of waking up SOAKING wet due to sweat, I finally got rid of all that excess liquid in my body, and I'm happy to report my ankles have come back down to size!!! Thanks for checking!!!
How big is baby? Big enough, lol. Apparently the size of a papaya.
Upcoming appointments this week? I have my next one this afternoon!
Any new symptoms or changes? Pretty sure he has dropped because I'm feeling way more crotch shots than I have over the last few weeks. And I have to pee even more than I already had to before.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: My head hurts. This is more of a funny than a rave. I ran into one of my students this morning before work (I work at a college, it is summer break, so we don't see each other much). She exclaimed, "You are getting so big!" in a way that only a well-meaning 21-year-old could.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Definitely read. I'm a huge reader, yet I find myself without the time.And I know I'll have even less of it when baby arrives.
Just emailed my midwife to set up 36 week appt, should be weekly from here on
Any new symptoms or changes?
The act of raising one leg higher than the other is almost impossible due to hip and pelvic pain. This makes things like putting on pants and getting into my SUV super challenging, ouch ouch.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Just got back from a week on the east coast for my best friend's wedding! DD was the world's cutest flower girl and my friend was channeling Grace Kelly as the most stunning old Hollywood princess bride. Very relieved to home though so I can focus on baby time!
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Write a letter to myself that says WTF is wrong with you, why would not sleep every second that you possibly can?!?!?!? Haha!
Re: *Sunday Ticker Change* 6/25
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 37 weeks
How big is baby? an 80s brick phone
Upcoming appointments this week? Monday for my 37 week. This was the last OB appt I had with my last pregnancy before he was born! Getting so close!
Any new symptoms or changes? School's out, so suddenly my symptoms are all disappearing, lol. Except the heartburn.
Rants/Raves/Questions? We have everything (except 1 wall hanging) completely done for this baby. I spent an hour this morning sanitizing the bottles and pump stuff that had been in the attic, and cleared a shelf for said bottles. I'm so ready, in fact, that I'm now fairly certain that she will be inside until 41 weeks.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Read. I used to read so much each summer, but after having DS, my book count is waaaay down. I don't expect a second child to improve it, either.
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 38 weeks, holy crap
How big is baby? Winter melon
Upcoming appointments this week? Yep, the usual... with my first cervical check!
Any new symptoms or changes? More BH, itchy patches of skin, discharge changes
Rants/Raves/Questions? Ordered car window shades that look ugly and a poorly constructed car seat mirror and it's too late to return them, wahhh. We did install our car seat bases today, finally. That was really the last thing... so I'm with @chiquita928, definitely jinxed any possibility of a slightly early birth, oops.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Hmm... maybe learn some recipes? I mean, after the baby comes, it'll probably be watch TV/go shopping alone.
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 37 weeks
How big is baby? A striped skunk! So cute.
Upcoming appointments this week? I have a big one tomorrow with an ultrasound, the OB signing off on a birth center delivery, GBS test, and internal exam.
Any new symptoms or changes? It feels like the baby might have dropped a bit. I'm getting pelvic pressure when I wasn't before, and the butt bumps feel a little lower.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: yesterday we went blueberry picking in the SC heat, and had to leave early because my pants were soaked and I panicked that maybe I had an amniotic leak. Turns out nope, it was just a lot of sweat. Ew.
Rave: Actually scheduled my thesis defense for the 6th. I just want to be done!
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? read every book and maybe try to learn a new language?
How far along are you/How old is your baby?
39 weeks!!
How big is baby?
Pumpkin or watermelon
Upcoming appointments this week?
Not til my due date - then I will see my midwife at the hospital, get an ultrasound and NST. Then every 3 days til baby arrives.
Any new symptoms or changes?
Reduced fetal movement. Not my favorite!
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Both my mother and MIL arrive on Friday! They will be such a big help. I'm excited. I need to finish two monthly columns by then, though - need to get my butt in gear!
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Learn German
How far along are you/How old is your baby?
36 weeks
How big is baby?
2L bottle of Mountain Dew
Upcoming appointments this week?
My OB checkups are weekly now. This is the last one with my current OB before he leaves for July, and I switch to a new OB the month I'm due!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Baby is running out of room so her movements are uncomfortable and sometimes hurt. but it's still cool to feel her movement.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
So. Many. Thank. You. Notes. It's a nice problem to have, but my wrist is sore and the quality of penmanship is definitely declining....
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
That sounds kind of miserable and lonely, to be honest. Hopefully I would use that time to exercise or do something productive.
How far along are you/How old is your baby?
12 days old today!
How big is baby?
My best guess ~ 7ish pounds. She was 6p13oz at birth and 6p8oz at her 1st appointment
Upcoming appointments this week?
Nope
Any new symptoms or changes?
Why am I constipated now? Almost 2 weeks post op? Grrrrr
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Raving on my girl! She's a champ nurser, and will sleep 3-4 hour stretches - for now.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
I cannot fathom not sleeping. I guess I'd be more crafty?
my happy boy
Highly monitored internet and no cell service in the office, so I'm postin' and ghostin' while I'm workin'
How far along are you/How old is your baby?
36 weeks!
How big is baby?
papaya I guess
Upcoming appointments this week?
Yep on Wednesday - can't wait!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Rants/Raves/Questions?
LAST WEEK OF WORK! Have a shit ton of stuff to get done before Friday but I'm pumped
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Before this pregnancy, I was averaging maybe 5 hours a night, but I wasted that extra time either working/catching up on email, TV, or just on my phone. My pregnancy got me back to 7-8 hours a night. Now in my last tri, I'm back to 5 hrs and... I'm still catching up on work emails and messing around online like I am right now
From now on, I will read!
How far along are you/How old is your baby? 36 (+1)
How big is baby? A papaya... So for reasons other than baby size, I have both a papaya (this week) and a pineapple (last week) on my counter right now and it's just further emphasizing how random these produce size selections are.
Upcoming appointments this week? Appointment with ultrasound tomorrow!
Any new symptoms or changes? Nope. Just more of the same back pain and sausage feet/hands.
Rants/Raves/Questions? We did our Amazon completion order this weekend so all the boxes are arriving today and tomorrow. I'm excited to get things close to finished.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? I would like to think that I'd read or do crafts or something else productive but I'd probably just waste a lot of it. I would probably miss laying down and relaxing at night.
my happy boy
How far along are you/How old is your baby?
36w1d
How big is baby?
Big enough, lol. Apparently the size of a papaya.
Upcoming appointments this week?
I have my next one this afternoon!
Any new symptoms or changes?
Pretty sure he has dropped because I'm feeling way more crotch shots than I have over the last few weeks. And I have to pee even more than I already had to before.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rant: My head hurts.
This is more of a funny than a rave. I ran into one of my students this morning before work (I work at a college, it is summer break, so we don't see each other much). She exclaimed, "You are getting so big!" in a way that only a well-meaning 21-year-old could.
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Definitely read. I'm a huge reader, yet I find myself without the time.And I know I'll have even less of it when baby arrives.
How far along are you/How old is your baby?
35 weeks (plus 1, sorry I'm late!)
How big is baby?
Pineapple
Upcoming appointments this week?
Just emailed my midwife to set up 36 week appt, should be weekly from here on
Any new symptoms or changes?
The act of raising one leg higher than the other is almost impossible due to hip and pelvic pain. This makes things like putting on pants and getting into my SUV super challenging, ouch ouch.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Just got back from a week on the east coast for my best friend's wedding! DD was the world's cutest flower girl and my friend was channeling Grace Kelly as the most stunning old Hollywood princess bride. Very relieved to home though so I can focus on baby time!
GTKY: If suddenly you no longer had the need for sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Write a letter to myself that says WTF is wrong with you, why would not sleep every second that you possibly can?!?!?!? Haha!