FTM June Check-In

SkilledSailor

Hi ladies! I don't think we've had one of these in awhile. I love how everyone is chatting throughout multiple threads but thought it might also be nice to talk to other FTMs here. 

How far along are you?

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 

smsaulino

27 weeks tomorrow, one more week until the glorious third trimester.

I'm still sick a couple days a week and having terrible right rib pain. 

I found out this morning that our cousin and his wife are expecting, in the most casual way. "I just wanted you to know before the shower next weekend, that there's another baby joining the family." I'm super excited for them. They are due next year on the day we found out this year that we're expecting at the doctor's office. 

I'm starting to get excited about Polly's shower next weekend. So many have already blessed her. And after the shower, a good friend is selling us all of her daughter's gear from the past 6 months for super cheap. All we will need after that is a car seat and Owlet. 

We aren't taking any vacations this summer but DH has mentioned plenty of date days/nights. I'm excited about that because he's normally too busy with work for us to do anything together. 

dexnie

26&1 and feeling pretty good! Better than I expected.

I’m on a quasi vacation now. H has a work conference this weekend so I’m tagging along - staying in a super nice hotel and eating my way through our old neighborhood in Chicago. Someone please remind me to do this frequently when baby can still fly for free and I’m not working yet! It’s much better than missing him at home. No planned vacations, but I hope to do some day trips around SoCal after we move and before the baby is here

runninginva

How far along are you? 23 weeks

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling? big, and I know I'm only going to get bigger! I feel like I can feel myself growing. Otherwise no other major symptoms besides the soreness that comes from that. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? I'm on a trip right now, and I have to say there are some perks to bring visibly pregnant. I get priority boarding and everyone has been super nice asking if I need help with my bags.

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? My husband and I went on a babymoon last week... Cruise to Bermuda! It was great and I'm so glad we got to do that before the baby arrives. This trip is a weekend trip to see my husband's family in Texas. After this one, I think I'm finished flying until after the baby arrives, although we are driving to NC for a baby shower in July.

yosemite2018

@dexnie there are tons of awesome places to day trip in SoCal! When do you move again?

jaylii

How far along are you? 24 weeks, 1 day

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling? Good but with some new symptoms. Back pain, heartburn and leg cramps at night. I'm heading to my PT and chiro next week for the back pain. I've also talked with my midwife and been given advice for the heartburn.

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? My parents are coming into town next weekend and my Mom is hosting my baby shower! I'm really excited for it. It will be so nice to see friends and family family.

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? MH and I are going to Cape Cod for a week at the end of June. My family owns a cottage on CC so this isn't a new destination for us but should be relaxing which is what we're craving!

dexnie

@yosemite2018 July 6 (31 weeks). Any recs for someone coming out of north county, SD? 

klj0228

How far along are you? 23 weeks

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling? stikk several weeks until 3rd trimester for me. I’m feeling mostly good, a little nausea which gets worse with heartburn and increased anxiety. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? Starting to struggle with everyone wanting to be involved in everything for the baby. I am so appreciative of the love and support, but some of this is stuff I just want to enjoy with H. Oh, and someone asked me yesterday if I was really going to wear bikinis through my whole pregnancy or would I start to hide my belly soon. Really??!! I’ve worn two piece swimsuits since I was really little (they didn’t have all the long torso options back then) so they are what I am most comfortable in.

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations?  We are doing only staycations this summer. Trying to enjoy our last year on the lake without a kid and so so close to paying off our house. 

@smsaulino how exciting to have another baby joining the family! 

@jaylii just because it’s not somewhere new doesn’t mean it won’t be fun. Plus, since you know where you like to eat and things you like to do you won’t have to stress about those things. I bet it will be such a relaxing trip!!

smsaulino

@klj0228 they aren't out of the first trimester yet, but since they wanted to tell us before we saw them in person, she might be already showing. Babies are kind of a big deal on my DH's father's side of the family because there aren't very many. My FIL is the second youngest of 7 and there's about a 20 yr age difference between the oldest and youngest. Most of my FIL's brothers and sisters are in their sixties and seventies. Most of DH's cousins are in their thirties and early forties. Before we found out about Polly, there were only two young nephews in the family. So, when we found out about Polly, everyone was so excited about a new baby, especially since she is going to be named after DH's grandmother. I'm excited that Polly will have a cousin close to her in age and that they'll have time together before we move from Texas next June. 

Sorry so long. 

jazzvaughn

How far along are you?

I'm 23 weeks 4 days

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?

I feel big and numb on my left hand and arm... 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 
Just tried on Motherhood Maternity swimsuit and LOVE it! So excited.

Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 
I'll be going to Houston my hometown in 2 weeks bc my mom is hosting a baby shower for me. I'll also go to my timeshare in Fl the first week in July with DH, SS, and mom. I can't wait... Only not looking forward to the drive there. 

samd6

How far along are you? 23+4

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?  Huge and awkward, like I don’t understand my body movements anymore. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary?  
Rant: I jogged to the elevator at work and asked someone to hold it and they just stared at me and let it go 
Rave: I bought some dresses for summer summer and my SIL just bought ALL of the diapering supplies from our amazon registry! 

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 

We took a vacation in April. But we’ve got a lot of visitors this summer! My besties (who are sisters!) will be here next week for our shower, and MIL & SIL will be here the week after. We’ve got lots of entertaining to do 

tpeci

How far along are you?

24w6d! Although first 15w were absolute misery the last 10w have gone by nicely!

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?

The fatigue is coming back, and I guess the crazy heat waves we're getting aren't helping. It's pretty cool to be feeling the baby though, even caught a few kicks on camera! Slowly starting to get the 3rd tri symptoms of back/pelvic/pubic bone pain, the BH are interesting, heart burn if there's anything putting even the slightest pressure on my stomach (like bending to put shoes), etc. I'm honestly not minding this nearly as much as the N&V of the beginning.  

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 

I always realize how lucky we are to have a family that's really rallying around us and just being so involved and helpful, it's bringing us all closer. I was terrified at first because in September I'm going in my second year of grad studies and my SO starting his first year of grad studies, but seeing how everyone is coming together and being so helpful I am confident we will pull through. 

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 

We already went for our baby moon, so more like date nights!

SkilledSailor

How far along are you? 26w5d 

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling? Feeling pretty good actually! My hips and back are hurting by the end of the day but otherwise feel pretty normal. That said, I'll be happy when I'm not pregnant anymore and have a healthy at home baby. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? Excited for this last leg of pregnancy. Trying to fit in seeing all of our friends because I don't know when I'll feel like doing that in the fall. Between various showers and summer events (food truck rodeos, festivals, etc.) I think we'll be seeing nearly everyone before August  

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? We're going to FL for a BFFs wedding in a couple of weeks. We're actually going a few days early to stay at a nice hotel and visit a couple of the Disney parks before heading to the coast. Excited for a little getaway with H. Going into it with low expectations on how much I'll be able to do at the parks but do have fast passes for a couple of rides.

@smsaulino Sorry you're still feeling so sick. It's sweet that your H wants to be sure y'all go on plenty of dates this summer! Get them in while it's easy(ier)! 

@dexnie Yes to traveling while they fly free! As of right now, LO already has three trips he's going on next year. That's cool that you get to travel with your H on his business trips. Does he have them often?

@runninginva Oh how fun! Pics of Bermuda? 

@jaylii Oh a trip to Cape Cod sounds lovely. Never been before but it sounds very relaxing. Having been before, what are some of your favorite things to do there?

@klj0228 Girl yes to bikinis! I'm already hella hot. Why would we want to add more fabric when this is the one time of year being near naked in public is socially acceptable? Sorry everyone is up in your business. Would they respect it if you told them you and your H are wanting to spend this time enjoying these things as a family of two?

@jazzvaughn Yay for finding a bathing suit you love! I feel like that's so tricky to do, pregnant or not. 

@samd Ew rude coworker! 

@tpeci That's great y'all have such good support. What are you and your SO studying?

smsaulino

@tpeci I'm not a graduate student, but I am working on an undergraduate degree. I'm taking the fall semester off and will start back in January.

smsaulino

@jazzvaughn I live in Houston now and the heat index is just crazy.... but I'm sure you know how it is. I've been mainly staying indoors in the air conditioning anytime after noon. 

tpeci

@SkilledSailor I totally second you on the excitement to be done pregnancy and have a healthy baby at home!
We are both nurses studying to be nurse practitioners. We were unsuccessfully trying for a few months and figured we might stop trying and he can apply and do his masters right away... and as he applied I got pregnant. We thought he might defer by one year but since the families have been so helpful and his grand parents are coming for a few months to help with house stuff he will do it part time. 

@smsaulino what are you studying in?? I would have liked doing the same but because the classes are so small they are only given once a year, so I would have no choice but to completely delay my studies by a whole year. So I decided to do this year part time and then finish it the following year.

smsaulino

@tpeci I'm going for my Associate's in medical billing and coding. Afterwards, I plan on becoming certified and work while pursing a higher degree in healthcare management. I had odd jobs while DH was going through med school and since he's now far enough into residency, I've been focused on continuing my education for the past year. This past semester was hard on me because I've been sick off and on since February. 

klj0228

@SkilledSailor What is a food truck rodeo? Yay for the upcoming wedding and trip to Disney. I’m sure if you take it at your pace there will still be plenty to do and you will have lots of fun! And I have always been such an upbeat friendly person never wanting to hurt peoples feelings I am struggling with setting boundaries so we can do things just the two of us. I am finding that people are open to it the more honest I am with how I’m feeling. It’s just not something I am used to doing. 

@smsaulino now I understand all the excitement around another baby in the family. It will be awesome to have a cousin close in age to Polly. 

@samd6 yay for your SIL buying the diapering supplies! I am trying to stay away from my registries so I’m still surprised when my shower comes in a few weeks, but it’s so hard!! 

tpeci

@smsaulino that sounds great! We need good people to manage this crumbling system.... and yeah I can only imagine, I spent most of the winter semester vomiting and exhausted. Hopefully it will be a bit better next time around! 

samd6

@klj0228 I've been watching it because our shower is on 6/10 and people have been having stuff shipped to the house, so I "need" to know what's coming so I don't open packages that are for the shower, but open the packages of things I ordered lol. Also SIL said "hey - can you look at what I bought and make sure there isn't anything else you guys need?" 

yosemite2018

dexnie said:

@yosemite2018 July 6 (31 weeks). Any recs for someone coming out of north county, SD? 

For day trips you could do downtown or mission bay in SD, Laguna Beach, LA, Santa Barbara, Temecula (although probably better after baby is born so you can drink...). I hope you like the beach. Basically anywhere north or south, just depends what you’re looking for and how far you want to drive. My bestie lives in San Clemente (last city in OC before you get to North SD County) and I drive down there pretty easily, either on a Sunday or after traffic on a weekday.

dexnie

@yosemite2018 thank you for the recs. Luckily, I love the beach and exploring new areas! 

@SkilledSailor he definitely travels frequently, but I never got to take advantage in the past because of my work schedule (most trips are during the week). Hoping we can take advantage before I go back to work - he goes to really fun places! 

runninginva

@smsaulino, I'm in Houston for the weekend. That's where my husband's family lives. I can't believe how hot it is this early in the summer! Do what you can to stay cool!

starla

@klj0228 Wow I can't believe you almost have your house paid off. Congrats!

How far along are you?
26+4

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?
Still good! Constipation on and off still. New symptoms of hand numbness at night and leg cramps. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 
I got a whole bunch of clothes and other baby things from my sister! So excited to wash them amen put them away... in the dresser we have yet to buy. LOL

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 
Upstate NY with friends and some cottage time with family. 

klj0228

@Starla yay for getting clothes and other baby things from your sister!! So far I only have a couple outfits so I figure after my shower I will have plenty of clothes to wash and put away. I still have constipation on and off too. I am taking colace daily and that didn’t hello much, so I started only taking my prenatal every other day. That seems to have helped the most.  And thank you, it was our priority the last few years so it will be nice to be debt free. 

yosemite2018

@klj0228 Colace did nothing for me last time so I started drinking prune juice. Constipation hit me hard this week so I started drinking prune juice again last night and I was finally able to get some relief. Also I take gummy prenatals (no iron) and bariatric iron (slow release) which I take on days when I don’t feel super constipated. It’s been easier than taking prenatals with iron so I can skip one but not the other.

SkilledSailor

@klj0228 It's kind of like a food fair. A bunch of food trucks (20-50 depending on the rodeo) line the streets. Usually there are also bands. Sometimes there is other entertainment. Mostly you just go to eat a lot of food. 

klj0228

@skilledsailor this sounds like pregnant woman heaven, minus the southern summer heat and humidity. 

Edited to correct auto-correct

SkilledSailor

@klj0228 Haha yes, basically. We’re going to a dog themed one on Sunday. Pretty excited for the pups to get in on the action! 

jaylii

@SkilledSailor The Cape is a big place so if you're planning a trip, you'd first want to decide what area you're interested in. There's basically the lower Cape, Upper Cape (area closer to Boston/the mainland), Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. 

I'm personally partial to the lower Cape which is from Orleans to Provincetown. Here are some things to do:
-Provincetown is a fun day trip. Commercial street is full of shops and restaurants. You can also catch a whale watching tour, go through the Whydah pirate ship museum and climb Pilgrim Monument. 
-Wellfleet has a great downtown area full of shops, art galleries and restaurants. 
-There are kettle ponds all over Cape Cod which are great for swimming. The ocean is great but it's the north Atlantic so it's pretty cold!
-Walk oceanside and bay side beaches. 
-Go for ice cream every night. 

I could go on and on but Cape Cod is a lot of fun and makes a great couple or family vacation!

sclarke7

I'm a little late, been a busy week so far, but love this thread  
How far along are you?
24 weeks today

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?
Pretty good, definitely bigger for sure. Some minor low back pain if I sit it certain positions for too long. A little stretching and some exercises I found online doing the trick for now. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 
Looking ahead to summer , I see its going to be a busy one, something on nearly every weekend and big events to look forward to like a shower for a good family friend and mine . I have  feeling I am going to be craving some more down time as we get into August FOR SURE. 

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 
My hubby and I are planning a little getaway to upstate New York. Me too @Starla  Gonna stay at a quaint little country inn, enjoy some nice meals and spa for me  and relax and do a little shopping.

@runninginva a babymoon in Bermuda sounds so lovely! Love it down south, one place I have not been yet. Hope you had the best time

@smsaulino ugh! sorry you are feeling crappy still. I bet the heat doesn't help at times. Congrats on having another baby in the family. Nice to have little ones close ish together in age at family events and things.  

@SkilledSailor glad you are feeling good-ish, a trip to Florida sounds amazing! I hear ya on the busy social calender this summer, trying to get my visits in now while i'm still feeling good too. 

magnolia209

How far along are you?
25+4

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?

I’m feeling pretty good! Still fighting congestion and dealing with insomnia. Hoping the placenta has moved up. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 

I’m just still trying to wrap my brain around the registry. I’m being very indecisive!

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 

I traveled a lot in the last month! I’m on my way home now. And, that’s it. I’m done! Summer will be busy, but I’m looking forward to being home and sitting by the pool and celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary in July! We also have friends visiting in late July, so the plan is to have the nursery/guest room done by then. My husband was painting the apartment this week while I was away and I’m so excited to get back and see it! Our baby shower is in early August, so after that we will be able to see what else we need. 

lisac113

@dexnie
 that sounds fantastic!

lisac113

How far along are you? 24 +5

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling? Not bad, my anxiety is a bit ridiculous, I had hoped that would subside somewhat.  Insomnia has kicked in a bit, but my constipation has eased. 

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? It is time to tackle my registry/what to buy.  I have been putting off researching and it is now time.  

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? Nothing this summer.  We have been fortunate to travel quite a bit, so we decided this summer to stay home and do house things.

Redpuma119

@dexnie My H lived in Chicago for several years. Your description of eating your way around the city is perfect, and sounds like exactly what I like to do when we visit.
@smsaulino I don't know how you handle the TX heat. And the humidity. I can't even..

How far along are you?
24 weeks

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling?
I am still feeling really good. I have been flying a lot this week, and all of the sitting really has my butt hurting! Also, a little tired since baby has decided that 4am is go-time.. it has happened without fail, every day for the last 2 weeks. And she must be transverse, because I am getting punched on both sides of my belly simultaneously. It's almost like she's doing a toe-touch or something.

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary?
Is anyone else experiencing a change in their bump on the daily? I will go from looking super pregnant one day, to looking like I did 6 weeks ago over the course of a day. I'm assuming it has to do with baby's positioning or how the bowels are moving.. but still so weird. Anyone else with a magic bump?

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations?
My job takes me out and about quite a bit, so I have gotten a lot of change of scenery. My H and I have a few tentative plans to see family on the East coast this summer, but we will see if we end up doing that.

lpq0309

How far along are you? 
27 weeks

We're coming into third trimester! How are you feeling? 
Definitely feeling pregnant, at least while I'm at work. I work outside so I've been watching what I do and how long I'm in the heat. The back pain has been worse lately but overall I feel okay. We are going on our hospital tour next week, I'm excited but a little nervouse cause it means my little one is coming soon!
Just a little stressed about some things..

Rants/Raves/Questions/Dear Diary? 
Rave-The nursery is finally painted! I am in love with it! Hubby is starting to get materials together to build our daughters crib. Has anyone else built their own crib instead of buying?? 

Rant- our roommate is finally moving out of our basement. Hubby & I have been married over a year, we didn't know if we were going to move or not but figured out we could pay this house off in 5 years if we stayed. Then we found out I was pregnant, after telling our roommate (I was 12 weeks at the time) we thought he would move out in 2-3 months since he said when we got married "as soon as a baby comes in the picture I'm out"...Now it's been 6 months, he started to move out on Monday but oh boy he is taking his time. He took all the important things like his bed, tv, mini fridge and computer on Monday but let ALL HIS TRASH! We even found bugs in his room. My husband flipped out last night on him saying he needs to be out by today and clean so he can spray for bugs while I'm out of the house. But his stuff is still down there! This is stressing me out because we cant continue with finishing the nursery or move our other furniture into the basement till this is all handled. I don't think I've ever met someone so lazy and disgusting. Y'all would have flipped if you saw how he left the basement on Monday. Rant done

GTKY: Any babymoons or other vacations this summer? What about staycations? 
We went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for our babymoon during memorial day weekend since hubby and I both had an extended weekend. Oh man was it busy there!  We did a lot that Saturday with walking around and checking out some places but other than that we stayed in our hotel and relaxed. We honestly didn't want to deal with all the people so if you go, plan to go in the off season! Overall it was nice to relax and lay in bed with my hubby all day. 

magnolia209

@lpq0309 Ugg - sorry about your gross roommate situation! At least he is in the process of leaving. But, I'm very curious about your H building the crib. Mine wants to also, but I think that we are going to buy one instead. He has all the tools and skills to build one, but he is so busy already that I think we decided to buy one (or register for one) instead. Still, I worry that he will constantly feel like he could have made a better one. And, he really could. He is super talented and he really likes perfection. We have seen store cribs that he likes though, so I am hoping he will be okay! Please post pics of the one your H builds. I'm sure it will be great and special! 

lpq0309

@magnolia209 I definitely will post pictures! I know he has some designs drawn out at work. Like your H, mine has the skills and tools to do it but I just don't want him to get overwhelmed. But I will keep you updated. He should be starting in the next couple of weeks hopefully.. (fingers crossed, I don't have a plan b yet

lpq0309

@magnolia209 So remember how my H was suppose to build a crib??? Well I went to Babies r us to check out the deals they had and I honestly just wanted to look around, I had no intention of buying anything... ended up coming home with a crib!  Ooppss.  I found one that was originally $600 discounted for only $200. I feel in love with it and it was the last one.   

magnolia209

@lpq0309 I totally understand!!! I’m glad you got such a great deal! This makes me want to run out and look at our babies r us! 

smsaulino

@lpq0309 yay! For finding such a great deal!! Me and DH went to two BRU after shower on Saturday to look for a car seat and ALL car seats were completely gone. I was super bummed.