December 2017 Moms
muskratbaby
member
1. How many weeks along are you? How big is baby?
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
Saturday Ticker Change 12/2
muskratbaby
member
1. How many weeks along are you? How big is baby?
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
Re: Saturday Ticker Change 12/2
40+... Probably too dang big
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
I thought maybe I was having little contractions, but I'm reasonably sure they were actually just gas. *sigh*
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
I liked the coupon/sale alerts thread! Definitely helped buying maternity clothes. Other than that, recommendations on baby products were helpful since I'm a FTM and kind of clueless about a lot of that stuff.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
Rant/rave: unless baby decides to come tonight it looks like I'll pick up a shift tomorrow after all. I have enough vacation to not have to, but since l'm still feeling ok I figure it makes more sense to save the hours and cash them out since only my first 6 weeks of leave are paid at all. It's a rant because I'd rather be done but a rave because my scheduler is pretty good at working things out and extra cash is good.
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
Caffeine. 200mg/day? Yeah right. I was good at first, but that little amount of caffeine wouldn't be able to sustain me at this point. My moka pot has been my friend lately.
37 weeks! Bump says 6.3 lbs and 19.1 inches, although he has been measuring 2 weeks bigger consistently, so I'm sure he's more like 7.
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
Why does the weekend always go so fast???? I haven't had BH (that I know of?) or ANY signs. That's ok though I need to keep him in for 2 more weeks so I can make it to winter break! I don't want to start my leave before then.
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
Commiserating with other pregnant ladies. Advice from second time moms (And beyond) has also been very helpful.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
I have been LUCKY to have had a very easy pregnancy to this point. No morning sickness. I'm still sleeping well, still feeling good. Not swollen or anything. I am one of those people who can say they love being pregnant. However. My one (minor) complaint has been heartburn/reflux and it's currently driving me nuts!!!
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
Like @rebeckyjoy, I definitely did not stop the caffeine. I was also better at first, but I needed my caffeine to keep my sanity!
from Seattle(ish)
5 years married
FTM and PGAL
EDD is 12/23/17
-- It's a BOY! ---
@moonlady-2 My weekends fly by too! We went for a couple short hikes at local parks, and I went to the dentist, did laundry, and then BOOM it was over! But I can't complain really, because my job is not very stressful or busy right now.
1. How many weeks along are you? How big is baby?
37 weeks
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
Weekend was pretty good, actually. Had a nice conversation with my husband about how our life is about to change, and got to enjoy the great outdoors. No signs of labor, just a big ole baby bump.
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
I've appreciated all of the advice from STMs, and commiserating for sure has also been good. I decided on a breast pump based on info from this group, and learned more about advocating for myself at the doctor's office based on advice here. I will say that I think my tendency to be ready for everything super early was fueled by TheBump, especially since I am due at the end of the month but was reading about things people were doing who were due at the beginning of the month.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
No rants, trying to start the week off on a positive note. As my neighbor reminded me the other day, you can never go back in time, so try to enjoy where you are right now in this crazy parenting journey. I might never feel a baby kicking inside of me again, so I better savor it now! Rave - exactly 3 weeks until Christmas, which is my due date!
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
I have broken more than one 'rule'...I carry things I probably shouldn't and though I've been pretty good about avoiding caffeine, I eat too much sugary stuff. Also, I am a big slacker at taking my iron pills.
Hope you all have a fantastic week
39+6 size of a pumpkin they are saying close to 8 lbs
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
Was a pretty good weekend minus the mil visit after the outing Saturday. Been having contractions and a lot of pressure.
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
I liked reading stuff from the other ladies.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
I am so beyond comfortable this waiting stuff sucks.
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
Definately the lifting stuff,I have been pretty good with everything else.
I'm 37 +2 today! Baby is last week he measured 5 pounds 13 oz so he's probably over 6 by now for sure
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
My weekend was good. I'm a STM and I haven't noticed any BH with either pregnancy. I didn't even hardly notice contractions for most of my first labor actually. I'm only 50% effaced and dilated to about a 2 today so could be anytime or still be weeks, who knows.
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
I like being able to see how big baby is and the symptoms all the other ladies are experiencing. Its crazy how different everyone is but still so helpful to compare.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
Not really a rant but I'm so nervous! I absolutely hate not knowing when and where I'll be when labor happens!
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
I definitely have not ate as good as I should have! I also haven't exercised as much as I wanted to either.
37 + 2 Size of Romaine Lettuce
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor?
My weekend was good, DS and I took a little day trip to a near by town with my parents and did some shopping. I was having some contractions during the middle of the night on Thursday (Friday morning) but they stopped.
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful?
I really enjoy seeing everyone's opinions and advice.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions?
I feel like I always have the same rant lol, but heartburn is still crazy horrible.
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken?
I would have to say caffeine as well for me. I've tried really hard, but I just can't give up my pop!
2. How was your weekend? Any increase in BH contractions or other signs of impending labor? No signs of impending labor whatsoever.
3. What have you liked most about The Bump? What advice was most helpful? I love the camaraderie and knowing that we are all going through this together. I have gotten so much great advice so it's hard to choose.
4. Rants, Raves, Questions? My sister came over with her kids the other day, and my nephew was sick (don't even get me started on why someone would insist on visiting a 39 week pregnant woman with her sick child in tow...) Now, DH has come down with a cold and we're worried that he'll be sick when the baby comes.
5. GTKY: Now that we're all nearing the end of pregnancy, what is one pregnancy 'rule' you've definitely broken? Hmm I've had sushi occasionally and have been drinking coffee (albeit just a 1/2 cup a day).