3rd Trimester check in week Jan. 22nd.

thucks

This is a weekly check in for the mamas  who have made it to the 3rd trimester!!! If you are in week 28 or past, feel free to join in on the weekly fun.

If you're just joining us please post a: 
•Mini synopsis in your first post with your EDD
•How many babies you are pregnant with
•If you know the gender(s)
•How you have been feeling in your 3rd tri
•Any upcoming or recent appointments you may had

Feel free to share pictures of your bump, nurseries, baby gear, and of course those babies when they arrive! 


@thucks EDD 2/12 with a little girl
@kaseycoco 2/27 with a little boy
@momma6angels11 3/9 with B/G twins
@amanning2011 EDD 3/25 TWINS! G/G
@dreamcometrue2017 ; EDD 3/31 with a little boy
@MMD1986 EDD 4/2 Team Green
@cashewchicken ; EDD 4/11 with a little boy

QOTW: I have no ideas lol 

MMD1986

Happy Monday everyone. 

30 weeks today over here. Have a checkup this week but nothing too exciting going on. I hope everyone is feeling good and has a great week. 

QOTW - I have a question for any second time moms in this thread. Or really anyone who wants to chime in.  Any recommendations for some must have baby items? I have my registry pretty much complete, but am always interested to hear what products others absolutely loved/hated. I feel like there are so many products out there, it's a bit overwhelming. 

thucks

Good morning!! 
I'm at 36w3d and have my weekly apt on Thursday. I got my results back today for the Group B Strep test and they were positive. Since I'm scheduled for a c-section they are not concerned. TMI!!! My DH is very confused though he thinks I have strep throat and when I tried to explain it was like an infection in my who ha he then asked if that's how he has gotten sick lol MEN lol. 

@MMD1986 My number one things on my list were pretty basic. I wanted a swing of some kind, a rock n play and swaddle blankets (the cheater kind with the Velcro).  When it comes to the swing it's a little difficult. When we had the twins one preferred a vibrating chair and one preferred an infant swing. This time I got the Graco DuetConnect LX Swing and Bouncer. So it's a combo of the 2.  I probably wont really need the rock n play but we are in a tri level house now and I figured it would be the best way to have the baby in the same room as me. 
You really only need like 2 or 3 sheets not a bunch like registries suggest. I do like to use sheet protectors as well. 

MMD1986

The swing is one thing I definitely haven't decided on.  I really wanted to get that Mamaroo one, but its over $200 and I've heard mixed reviews about babies liking it.  That Graco one you mentioned looks nice though!  We got a Graco pack n play that came with a little vibrating bouncer chair.  I'm tempted to see if we can just get buy with that for now.

I did only register for three sheets.  I figure if they go through all three sheets in the amount of time it takes me to wash one then I really need to step up my laundry game.  Or hire a maid.

cashewchicken

29 weeks this week, had u/s last week and the baby is measuring right on track! He’s about 2.7 lbs, 55th percentile! I have an appointment with MFM where I guess they will go over my diet, blood sugar and the results of my u/s. My u/s are done by a separate department, not by my ob/MFM. 

@MMD1986  A great question. I have a related question. I live in a 2-story house and I’m trying to decide where to put the baby to nap downstairs. We have a crib, but that would be placed upstairs in the master bedroom next to our bed. We need a place to put the baby downstairs for daytime and when guests are visiting (Weird to hang out in our bedroom). I don’t know what to get. Bassinet? Rock ‘n play? I know that the crib is the safest but doesn’t quite make sense to buy a second crib and also we need something that’s more portable too. What did you ladies get?

kaseycoco

Hi all! I'm 35 weeks tomorrow, and there are moments when I feel like 5 weeks feels like forever and other times when it seems like it will be here before I know it. 
@cashewchicken we got a pack 'n play for downstairs naps. I've heard rock ' plays are great, but 'flat back is best' to prevent SIDS and as a FTM I'm sure I'm on the more paranoid side. We also plan on taking this with us to grandparents homes and other travel. 
 I also have a baby gear question, what are your thoughts on bumbo/sit me up chairs? Are they really necessary/helpful or just an extra thing? What are you all doing/have you done for other kids?

@thucks I had to chuckle at your husbands question about getting sick. Some of these pregnancy things are so hard to explain!

thucks

@cashewchicken I would suggest a rock n play or a pack n play. That's why I wanted a rock n play, her crib is in our bedroom upstairs and we have a tri level house. Once she grows out of the rock n play we will put up the gated area with toys to allow her to be more mobile. 
@kaseycoco I know what you mean about time. I am 36w and only have 3 weeks till our scheduled c-section. There are times when I feel like I'm ready lets do this and then other times I'm like no wait I need to make it to the 1st give me 2 more weeks. 
With the twins I used a bumbo seat thing with a play ring that connected to it. This time I was given one of those new sit me up seats. I felt the twins needed it once they were able to sit up on their own just to encourage the posture. Even though they sit up on their own they don't necessarily do it to play they would more than not play while on their tummy so the seat encourages them to sit up. 

MMD1986

@cashewchicken We got a pack n play for non-crib napping. The crib was too big to fit in our room so we just set it up in the nursery. The pack n play is smaller and fits right by our bed for the baby to sleep in the first few months (plus it has a bassinet insert). It's portable so I can move it around the house or take it with us when we travel. 

kaseycoco

@thucks thanks, it's good to know that a supported seat will be useful. It's so hard to know what's really going to help vs. me just falling for marketing  

cashewchicken

Thank you ladies!

As a FTM I’m paranoid. So much so that I was seriously contemplating getting the identical crib/mattress combo for upstairs and downstairs. But I do need something portable so I came to my senses. I’m now trying to decide between a pack ‘n play combo (with a bassinet) or a bassinet with more stable base. I will think about it for the next couple of weeks. At least we have a crib now and a car seat so we can bring the baby home and we also have a place for him to sleep!

momma6angels11

33+5 today with the twins 
Had MFM appointment yesterday and they both passed their BPP ultrasound with flying colors, but Baby b is still breech.. I have an OB appointment Friday for another NST test as well.

I would definitely have at least a swing or vibrating bouncer.
The thing about the 2 crib ? I would get the pack n play with the bassinet as it can be used longer that just a bassinet and can travel easily.

thucks

@momma6angels11 are you wanting to try to have the twins naturally? We've probably talked about this before but I have forgotten. 

momma6angels11

@thucks yes I am hoping for a vaginal delivery,  but baby b will determine that by her position. 

kaseycoco

@momma6angels11 glad the twins passed their test, I hope baby b cooperates and flips! Have you heard of the website spinningbabies.com? They have exercises and suggestions on how to flip a breech baby. Check it out and see if your dr is OK with you doing them.

thucks

My OB check up went well today. No protein and BP was great. She's not dropping so he's pretty sure she's going to stay put for a while. He did feel around and my tummy is measuring at 40w so he said to skip the newborn cloths and pack 0-3m his gut says its an 8lb baby. So I frantically ordered a bigger size take home outfit today. I'm just hoping it gets here on time or she may be wearing highwater leggings. 

MMD1986

@thucks so exciting you are getting so close. I hope the outfit gets here in time!

My OB appointment went well today as well. Good BP and no protein as well, but my feet are so swollen. I had to order a new pair of shoes today to get me through the rest of my pregnancy.

momma6angels11

Both babies passed their NST today and then i had to get bloodwork done as my blood pressure went up..came back negative for preeclampsia  but my platlets are low so im supposed to tell mfm on tues