PGAL Check-In: December 27

ashtuesday

This is a safe space for those who are pregnant after a loss. General TW for this thread.

How far along are you?

Any appointments coming up?

How are you doing? (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)

GTKY: Where would you spend all your time if you could?

ashtuesday

How far along are you?  30 weeks today!

Any appointments coming up?  A routine ob appointment on Tuesday.

How are you doing? (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)  Doing well!  We had my first shower on Saturday (there are 3 hours separating my husband's family from mine, so doing separate showers made the most sense).  It was very nice and low-key, which is just what we wanted, and I LOVE being able to finally nest and get all of baby's stuff organized.  Christmas was extra nice knowing that baby girl will be here for the next one, and my parents and brother got to feel her kick - seeing their faces light up was awesome!  Now that Christmas is over, I'm trying to recommit to eating better and exercising more.  I've been consistent with Spinning Babies and just added a walking routine - I just hate how slow I am!

GTKY: Where would you spend all your time if you could?  Washington Square Park is one of my favorite places.  Give me a book and time to sit in the fountain on a sunny day, and I'm set!

senora76

How far along are you? 26+5... 9 more days til 3rd trimester FINALLY

Any appointments coming up? got my shot today - another shot and GD 1 hour next week

How are you doing? (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here) Christmas was very hard, but I'm really almost relieved for it to be behind me. I'm super impatient... more and more excited for this baby... my heartburn is so terrible I choke on vomit most nights and have to sleep hunched over... I am a bit worried at how uncomfortable I am this early on... but have my eye on the prize... my sons are getting more and more excited for this baby too...even my too cool to show any emotion teenager!

GTKY: Where would you spend all your time if you could? Locally, someplace in the desert like Yucca Valley or Joshua Tree... globally... on the shore of the Mediterranean...

@ashtuesday I need to check out that spinning babies!!!  im so out of shape AND my baby is breech...good for you!

Happy new year everyone!

BrittnieMariee

How far along are you?
31 weeks today! 

Any appointments coming up?
Nothing until the second week of January, and I have 3 appointments that week. 

How are you doing? (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
Pretty good. I’m nesting so hard omg. I’m so ready for it to be time for her to just be here. I hate the third trimester for this reason!! It’s just a hurry up and wait game. 

GTKY: Where would you spend all your time if you could?
I don’t even know. Anywhere I can peacefully read or crochet would be nice. Although I’m perfectly fine staying at home with my little guy 

edited to clarify. 

mdfarmchick

How far along are you?
31 weeks

Any appointments coming up?
I had an appointment today and will now have them every two weeks. Things are fine. Baby Boy has a strong heartbeat and decided to show off and flip to sunny side up for my appointment after two days of sitting transverse. He’s back to mostly transverse tonight. I talked to her about the massive pelvic pressure I’ve had, and the long ((20-40 minute)) contraction/tight belly I’ve been getting. She offered to check my cervix to make sure nothing had changed—all was good. And then told me to go into L&D the next time the contraction happens and it’s getting close to the 20 minute markdown observation. Better safe than sorry.

How are you doing? (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
I’m doing okay but I have conflicting emotions about the deal of monitoring at L&D. I know that it’s good for them to be so serious about my care, but we don’t have family here and I have a two year old. Most of the time I get this at night at or after DS’s bedtime and it’s just hard. 

GTKY: Where would you spend all your time if you could?
Well I love the beach and I miss where I grew up. MH and I would like to have a small farm one day when he retires. We would like some land. Mostly though, wherever my family is, is where I want to be.

@ashtuesday I definitely need to be more consistent with my spinning babies exercises. Thanks for the reminder! I’m glad you had a great shower and that you finally get to start getting things ready for LO. 

@senora76 I’m glad that you survived Christmas and that the New Year is already exciting for you with little Nova on her way. She still has time to turn—try some spinning babies.

@BrittnieMariee I feel the same way—I’m so ready for it to be March... as soon as I finish setting up the nursery, DS’s big boy room and cleaning up from the Christmas aftermath. Not to mention the closet organization on my list. Lol. But I started packing the hospital bag yesterday with some newborn clothes! 

BrittnieMariee

@mdfarmchick I’ve started packing our bags too! I’m using DS’s old diaper bag for Emma’s stuff, and started my own bag as well. Then I’ll pack one for DS since he’ll be staying with my mom  I’m attempting to organize my entire house and I swear it’s gonna drive DH crazy lol

mdfarmchick

@BrittnieMariee I’ve been nesting since 19 weeks when my all day morning sickness finally calmed down. I’ve had to slow down a lot the past few weeks but I am determined to have my whole house organized and put away and purged by the end of January. It’s probably driving MH crazy too!

chasingroygbiv

How far along are you?

32+5

Any appointments coming up?

In a week and a half. Check up and next ultrasound to check growth. Measuring small, so I’m anxious to see how small and hoping we are at least staying on the growth curve. 

How are you doing? (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
Good, just still very anxious about kick counts. Kicks are definitely changing in intensity and that makes me nervous, but from what I read it can be normal. Back and rib pain is real. Getting tight on space over here! Made my lists of things I need to purchase, hospital bag stuff for us both, and everything I still need to accomplish nursery, home, and family wise. Whew! 

GTKY: Where would you spend all your time if you could?
The beach in CA with my family. 

BrittnieMariee

@mdfarmchick I don’t even remember when I started nesting but it’s definitively been a few weeks now lol I finished DS’s room and I’m still working on the rest of the house. I’m not in a rush to get the nursery finished since DS didn’t even stay in his own room until he was 12 months, except for occasional naps. 

@chasingroygbiv I hope everything checks out okay at your growth scan! I don’t do kick counts as long as I’ve felt her moving around at some point during the day. She definitely doesn’t move around as much as she used to. Now she just stretches all the time and that’s real fun lol

senora76

Happy new year everyone! 

@chasingroygbiv Hit me up if you come to to the beach in CA!  Hope all goes well with the growth scan... our baby is also measuring small, but she's proportionate and on her own curve so the specialist isn't too concerned.  Jose and I aren't huge people and Mars was born 5lbs15oz at 38w4d.  I don't make big babies - my first two with my ex weren't huge either.