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 have
Feel free to share pictures of your bump, nurseries, baby gear, and of course those babies when they arrive!
Please let me know if you need to be added to the list below:
@dreamcometrue2017 ; EDD 3/31 with a little boy
@cashewchicken ; EDD 4/11 with a little boy
@rel_1987 ; EDD 4/21 with a little boy
@meredithj123 ; EDD 4/24 Team Green
@nmtay ; EDD 4/25 Twins! B/G
@helloworld9 : EDD 5/5 with a little boy
@doubleblessings1124 EDD 5/17 with B/G twins
@Hopeful_mom : EDD 6/6 Team Green
@FuzzyDust EDD 6/8 with a little boy
@Holls214 : EDD 6/14 with a little boy
@loverin EDD 6/14 with a little boy
@TravelingCouple EDD 6/19 with a little girl
@Aera11 EDD 6/21 Team Green
Re: 3rd trimester check-in week of April 9th
We had a baby shower yesterday (Sunday), exactly 2 months before the due date I was happy that my bump popped enough to be able to show it off! It was a relaxed co-ed party at our house with buffet style food, and no games or anything. DH kept baking mini-meatballs and trays of pasta to keep the warm food fresh. About 30 people showed up, so it was busy. Only once everyone left (after about 4-5 hours) I realized how exhausted I was. We got TONS of books gifted to us, and a few other useful items - the baby library is definitely set!
Today the completion discount starts for my Amazon registry, and I'm so eager to get the rest of the things we'll need for the baby!!! I might wait to go to BuyBuyBaby one of the upcoming weekends first to make a final call on which stroller we're getting (we have one in mind, but want to test it in person first).
Just as I was celebrating last week that I don't really hurt much yet, sciatica nerve pain started on my right side. Ouch!!! 2 months to go - eyes on the prize!!!!
looking forward to see everyone else's updates!
My story in signature spoiler. Children mentioned.
I don't produce FSH, so no natural menstrual cycle. DH has reduced morphology.
Summer 2014 IUI (with first husband): cancelled after almost a month of stims due to too many follicles
Time off to divorce, get back on my feet, find a new hubby and get married again 💑
March 2017 IVF#1: ~70 follicles, 13R, 10M, 7F, 3B = 2 PGS Normal (both XY) - no transfer due to ohss
Sept 2017 FET#1: BFP, Beta#1 (10dpt) - 253, Beta#2 (12dpt) - 528, DS born 05/31/2018 👨👩👦
Dec 2019 FET#2: BFN
Changed clinic, planning March 2020 IVF#2 - postponed due to the pandemic
April 2020 IVF #2: ~30 follicles, 24R, 12M, 8F, 4B = 2XY & 2XX, all normal
Sept 2020 FET#3: one XX embryo, BFP, Beta#1 (9dpt) - 161, Beta#2 (11dpt) - 519, Beta#3 (19dpt) - 7174, Due date 05/30/2021
DD born 05/23/2021 👨👩👧👦 - My family is now complete
I will be 31 weeks this week and have a check up tomorrow. I am honestly hating being pregnant and am constantly miserable. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful to finally be having a baby after 4 years, but it feels like my body is giving up on me. I am in constant pain in my hips, back, legs and can't sleep due to it either. Friday night I slept for 2 hours and then was awake from 4am on and never fell back asleep. Last night was about the same. I have almost gone to the hospital a couple times due to pain, but I just take my pain pills and deal with it. I am worried that I am going to have to quit working here soon well before my due date due to pain. I have been crying at least once a day and I never cry.
I also received some lab results back in my portal from my urine test last week that were flagged as abnormal, but haven't heard from the doctor about it either. I also have thrown up my lunch today and dinner a couple times the past week or so.... Can it just be June already?
I hope everyone is doing better than me and is having a wonderful Monday and had a great weekend. I love hearing all your updates.
@Holls214 my poor friend I really feel for u!! It's hard cause we all struggled so much to get here, years, we finally make it and feel like we have to be happy and joyful loving every second. Well at least I do and when it's anything but u almost feel guilty and don't want to share your true feelings. Sleep is tough for sure and I feel like I'm more napping through the day which is easier when u don't have to work from home . I know u want to keep going but u need to come first.
Is all your crying from pain or nerves?
Hoping the urine issue isn't too serious and assuming since the dr didn't call right away it is!!
Are u taking dicliges still? I threw up the other day and I was not a happy camper at all!!
Hoping you'll get some relief soon!!!
@Aera11 ugh I hate that u have such a bad rash still!! Nothing they recommended is helping that's so awful I'm sorry!! Can't believe ur sisters wedding is here yay!!! Hope you'll be feeling better by then!!
sounds like baby was having a dandy time doing its own thing. Hoping my lil one will cooperate so I can get an US pic. My place doesn't let you make special appt for the 3D it's only if it happened naturally that they can get a good shot during ur regular appt.
Not sure about the fluid but better they. Priced it now and can keep an eye on it!
@TravelingCouple thanks for keeping the thread in check!!
32 weeks on Wednesday and I feel like I'm already due its crazy!! Baby is having a party today!! The kicks or whatever by the vag though freak me out! I was walking with my mom and I had to stop a few times from the pain I was feeling so who knows what's going on. Glad I have an appt on Wednesday with both drs to check on everything!!
my heart burn and acid reflux is still awful I just try to manage as I know it's never going away. My hips hurt all the time that I just try and shake it out and add more pillows.
Still have a cold but at least my red mustache is starting to go away, sux being sick when pregnant!!
Called the hospital to make an appt to go for the tour and the woman in labor and delivery was clueless as to what I was talking about... no that's not concerning, dear lord. Will try again tomorrow.
Thinking about starting that registry
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@FuzzyDust we went to buybuy baby to test out carseats and strollers too, super helpful! And we "registered" while we looked so we'd remember what we liked and also get the free goodie bag Hey, gotta take advantage of all the freebies!
@Holls214 hate that it's not getting better over there June feels so close and yet so far away at the ssame time, especially when being pregnant is making your days so hard!
@hopeful_mom start that registry!
@doubleblessings1124 Welcome! I wish I'd been in that mode sooner, I think I suffered from a little bit of depression the first trimester and a half cause I could no motivate myself to do a thing. Even getting up in the morning was a struggle. I chalked it up to pregnancy until it got to the point that I didn't want to shower or do anything. Talked to my dr and eventually (after lots of conversations) went on something to help and since then I've been nesting away So excited for you and your little duo, how beautiful!
AFM 30 weeks + 5 days - had my check up last week. Was supposed to be just blood pressure and heartbeat but she went ahead and checked my cervix since I've had such issue with contractions. Still was long and firm and not doing a thing which is great news, means my contractions weren't prompting labor yet. She's keeping me on the medicine for the next week and a half and then likely going off of it to see what happens. I forgot to take it (supposed to take it every 6 hours and had issues if I didn't before) on Sunday and saw no increase in contractions! So i've gone down to every 12 hours the last 2 days and seen no increase which is awesome! I think my body finally calmed down a little bit hopefully.
I'm having awful back pain and rib pain recently, I can't sit for very long in any position because it aggravates one or the other. I drove inadvertently for 3 hours the other day and man, I was absolutely miserable not being able to adjust. We're in the home stretch but man, I'm ready to meet this little man and have my body back to being at least my own!
@Holls214 Ugh girl I am so sorry you're in so much pain. How awful. June would feel far away when in that much pain everyday. I hope the urine is ok - did you hear back?
@Aera11 Docs didn't seem concerned about the itching? I can't remember if you've already mentioned if they've checked you for cholistasis?
@Hopeful_mom The kicks certainly are getting stronger, and the ones near the bladder and pelvis are like..whoa, are you trying to make your out of there? Baby girl woke me up this morning with a swift kick to the ribs
@doubleblessings1124 Welcome! I've added you to the top.
@loverin Glad your cervix is closed and all looks well! I'm sure you're not ready for baby boy's entrance quite yet!
ETA responded to everyone and forgot to check-in myself, haha. 30 weeks today! Baby girl is certainly getting stronger in there. I'm so curious to know if she's head down yet, but we have no more schedule ultrasounds at all! I haven't seen her since the anatomy scan which feels like a long time ago. I am still hoping to see if I can catch the u/s tech at my next appt and ask for a 3D. It wouldn't be scheduled, but she told me to ask her if she's there when I come in. She wasn't there at my last appt. Nothing too new to report on my end. Compared to all of your ladies' pain and discomfort, I don't have a heck of a lot to complain about. Heartburn is still present but I've been self managing with smaller meals and cutting out food completely by 7p and it's worked really well. I can't believe I'm almost to counting down single digit weeks. We're hoping to get the nursery painted within the next week to start getting everything set up.
I am a little afraid to give his letter to my work and have them say just to start leave now. My husband seemed kind of annoyed at the thought of me cutting back on work hours, I know he is super supportive and great, but acting a little more concerned about our health would be nice. I don't think he quite understands how debilitating every day is and is worried about finances. I get that, but isn't my sanity better than some money? Sorry to vent, just frustrated that I cannot even enjoy a little bit of this pregnancy. I wish we all just didn't have to work and could take some major time off after baby is born for a mental health break.
@TravelingCouple I haven't had an ultrasound in forever either and they told me today that we won't get one until 35 weeks. WTF. That seems like forever to not even see this little guy. I think our last one was at like 23 weeks. Is that normal?
@rel_1987 Wow it's happening! I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
@TravelingCouple I feel like time flies in the third trimester, at least it's much faster than it was in first trimester.
@loverin I feel the same way about wanting my old body back. Don't get me wrong, I feel extraordinarily blessed that I had a rainbow baby growing in me, but it's tough to go up the stairs or try to carry groceries in.
@doubleblessings1124 I agree with you, it is worth it!
@Hopeful_mom Wow I can't believe you're 32w! I remember those days last year in the main infertility forum. Surreal we got this far. And I also can't believe you haven't finished your registry! I just now put in my last registry completion orders in, so I'm expecting a ton of boxes to arrive soon, including diapers!
@FuzzyDust I ended up getting the Chicco Bravo travel system. It's kind of pricey (in my eyes) but I used the BBB 20% discount which helped a little.
AFM less than a month to go... still need to set up the crib and dresser! I am so terrible at this kind of DIY stuff. My husband has been fairly busy lately and I need him to just get it done. I'm worried the baby will come any day now. I feel more and more of this "burning" sensation beneath my boobs, especially in the middle or the night or when I attempt to turn in my sleep. Speaking of which, turning in bed has become this ridiculous exercise.
Unexplained infertility
TTC #1 since 2015
11/2015 - BFP! 12/2015 - MC
IVF #1 July 2017 freeze all (20 eggs, 15 mature, 10 fert, 6 blasts, 4 PGS normal)
FET #1 TBD Surprise BFP 9/2017 while waiting for FET... hoping for the best!
@Holls214 hopefully your work will be understanding & will let you just cut back instead of starting you on leave now. I feel like my DH would be the same; like he would think I was just complaining about being itchy but he can see how bad it is, but if he couldn't see it...it's like it wouldn't exist. Just like morning sickness, I was kind of glad I was throwing up instead of just nauseous because he could see/hear that haha.
@Holls214 I think it's normal. No reason for one unless there's a concern I think. I'm jealous you get one at 35 weeks! I think I'm waiting until birth at this point unless we get an impromptu 3D
@Aera11 I’m so so sorry you are still dealing with that. No way it could be an allergic reaction lasting this long. Is there nothing they can do that helps? I agree with things being visible to the hubs. It’s like they don’t get what they don’t see... was your 3D optional?
@TravelingCouple yeah I think it’s just a quick one at 35 weeks to see the position of the baby and that is all. Wish we all could do one now.
My story in signature spoiler. Children mentioned.
I don't produce FSH, so no natural menstrual cycle. DH has reduced morphology.
Summer 2014 IUI (with first husband): cancelled after almost a month of stims due to too many follicles
Time off to divorce, get back on my feet, find a new hubby and get married again 💑
March 2017 IVF#1: ~70 follicles, 13R, 10M, 7F, 3B = 2 PGS Normal (both XY) - no transfer due to ohss
Sept 2017 FET#1: BFP, Beta#1 (10dpt) - 253, Beta#2 (12dpt) - 528, DS born 05/31/2018 👨👩👦
Dec 2019 FET#2: BFN
Changed clinic, planning March 2020 IVF#2 - postponed due to the pandemic
April 2020 IVF #2: ~30 follicles, 24R, 12M, 8F, 4B = 2XY & 2XX, all normal
Sept 2020 FET#3: one XX embryo, BFP, Beta#1 (9dpt) - 161, Beta#2 (11dpt) - 519, Beta#3 (19dpt) - 7174, Due date 05/30/2021
DD born 05/23/2021 👨👩👧👦 - My family is now complete
HDBD @ 30 weeks! Trying to find things to wear to New Orleans next week
@Holls214 I went back to the dermatologist today & saw the PA AND doctor this time; she thinks it's severe eczema so they said I could use a polysporin & prescribed a low dose oral steroid that my ob approved as long as I'm on it less than two weeks. I hate taking medicine but it's a last resort so I don't loose my damn mind. Our 3D was optional, they donit between 28-31 weeks usually...I'll go back at 32 for our re-do. I don't think they provide any other regular ultrasounds after the AS, which is weird...but I guess I may end up with one if they're checking my fluid levels. I don't see who else they can monitor the amniotic fluid. Cute bump!! You look great
@doubleblessings1124 I don't have one yet but I've been eyeing them! It sounds like they're pretty helpful. Let us know if you find one you like!
@aera11 pretty dress looks like it'll be perfect for NO! I really hope this dr is correct and you've gotten to the bottom of this awful itch! Constant pain is the worst!!
@Holls214 u still are a natural beauty, r u feeling any better? I really hope u take whatever time u need for u!! We all need money and I'm a freelancer and I'm not working. Do I need the money? Hello of course my insurance alone is someone's yearly salary...but I've worked too hard and long to get here that I needed to take this break. Forget the fact I was just too sick in the beginning. Hubby just. Reds to be supportive and get over it, he should be thankful u have gone as long as u have it's amazing!!
@loverin u look so cute!! I'm sorry u had such a hard time in ur first trimester and I'm glad ur feeling better. This cycle of life is not easy for sure!!
@helloworld9 we've been waiting so long to get here it still seems surreal!! I'm jealous of everyone's completed registrys and nursery but I've just been too nervous! And it's also our culture we don't buy anything before the baby is born so this is one custom I'm gonna stick with . Even my mom with everything that happened last time she won't buy a thing till after.
@FuzzyDust yay ur getting some relief that's fantastic!! Who knew just getting the baby to move could make a world of difference, that's awesome!!
I should really be sleeping so will continue after a nap
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
Unexplained infertility
TTC #1 since 2015
11/2015 - BFP! 12/2015 - MC
IVF #1 July 2017 freeze all (20 eggs, 15 mature, 10 fert, 6 blasts, 4 PGS normal)
FET #1 TBD Surprise BFP 9/2017 while waiting for FET... hoping for the best!