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GTKY 4/18
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Maybe more of a check-in on everyone since it's kind of hard to see how everyone is doing unless we go through every check in. Guys! We are entering 3rd tri! The final stretch!! Can you even believe it??
-How far along are you?
-Biggest pregnancy complaint?
-Best thing about pregnancy so far?
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
-How far along are you?
-Biggest pregnancy complaint?
-Best thing about pregnancy so far?
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
Re: GTKY 4/18
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Right now, my acid reflux. It’s SO BAD.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? I’m feeling much better in general. I love the way big brothers love on baby sister too.
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
weve had the essentials ready for a while. We can’t paint or hang anything up since we are renting so we’re basically done.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
He still forgets I’m pregnant. Literally asked me what I wanted from the liquor store the other day. 😂
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
My biggest fear is possibly going into labor a couple weeks early (even though I know my babies like to overcook) and my mom being out of state leaving us with no one to leave our kids with while I’m in labor. Lol
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Gestational diabetes and having to switch practices now due to poor care.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Otherwise I feel like I'm on a pathway of being healthy and strong through birth + GETTING TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY !!
-How's the nursery and preparing going? No nursery here, but I have a bassinet and all the other gear/supplies pretty much ready to go.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He's VERY excited. He loves babies, he loves seeing my belly grow. He really wants to feel the baby rocking and rolling in there, although he usually misses the action times.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Repeat cesarean and birth complications due to GD. I have an extreme sensitivity to carbs/starches/sugars and so I'm working with a naturopath and an acupuncturist/chinese medicine doctor to get on track with diet, supplements, herbs and treatments, but I'm nervous because my risk of repeat cesarean has now gone up from what it was before.
@bartonolivia hard LOL about your H at the liquor store
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Limited mobility. I've hurt myself bending over to pet my cat
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Bonding with baby in utero
-How's the nursery and preparing going? We bought the blinds yesterday! My mom and I are gonna shop for a rocker over the weekend. The crib and mattress are in a box and the walls are painted. I'm not sure if I'll get nursery decor at my shower, so I'm holding off buying/doing much else at this time. I need to tell myself I can wait until June to make the curtains
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? Very well! Here I thought he'd have at least one freakout over the huge change our lives are about to take on, but he's taking it all like a champ. He's happy to help with even the tiniest things--helping me tie my shoes is "practice for the future" in his eyes
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? My biggest fear is uterine rupture due to my myomectomy. My doctor doesn't want perform my c-section later than 38W and I'm terrified it will happen right before I'm scheduled to go in. I keep trying to tell myself my mom's myomectomy was 30 years ago and more invasive/severe with way less time to heal and she took me to nearly 40W, but it's still a looming concern. I know my doctor is just trying to be straight with me about potential risks, but it's scary to think about
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? The amount of weight I've gained and where I've gained it (all thighs and face, ugh!) and lower back pain + sleeping associated with that! Total drag...
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Best thing by far is the sweet baby kicks and having my DS rub my tummy and say "hi baby sister!"
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Everything is organized and prepped but the nursery isn't complete yet. Waiting for my FIL to come move our queen guest bed out of that room and take it to the dump. Until that happens, I have no space to set anything up. Everything is out of storage and waiting in that room though, so I don't feel very behind.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? So far he still expects me to be superwoman and get everything done that I was accomplishing before pregnancy. I try to explain my level of exhaustion and that little things like bathing DS wear me out, but he just has no sympathy. *sigh*.... I wish for once he could be pregnant - he would NOT handle it well! (This is the man that laid on my labor bed as we were leaving the hospital the first time and exclaims "Wow! I'm so tired!" .... WTF, you think YOU'RE tired?!)
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? Biggest delivery fears are anything negative that could happen related to baby girl's marginal cord insertion. Sometimes natural delivery can go wrong and cord can detach/placental abruption ... I am terrified of stillbirth.
- -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Trying to think positively and trust that my OB has my back and knows what he's doing. I love the OB I've selected this time around - super explanatory and great beside manner, although due to my hospital choice he will not be delivering me.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? This baby is positioned so differently than my last and I have been so uncomfortable from where he/she keeps pressing on me. It's like he/she wants to separate my left leg from my hip. I'll keep it there, thanks.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Not having the horrible swelling (yet) that I got so early last time.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Pretty well... over the last couple of weeks we painted and then I stenciled the accent wall last weekend. The crib was delivered a few weeks ago but is still in the box... Need to start figuring out the rest of the furniture and I'm going to pick out two different themes to then order once baby is here and we know gender.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? Same as last time - very nonchalant about everything, which is just his personality. He's not one for any romantic gestures, lol, so it's not surprising he isn't pampering me or anything.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Aside from the normal fears of the unknowns, I'm really hoping to not have an episiotomy again. Mine was so painful last time and I'd love to not deal with that this time. Doing what I can, but not much I can really do.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Horrible reflux and hip pain when sleeping. I miss sleeping on my stomach so much!!
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Not so much for me, but it really has helped my husband with the recent passing of his mom.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? I've started to empty out my home office to get the room ready. Haven't purchased anything, my shower is next month so I'm waiting to see what I need after that.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He loves it, he is so excited. He loves to talk to my bump and he says he can't wait until my belly button pops all the way..
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? Just complications afterwards scares me. I had a friend develop over 100 blood clots in her body that almost killed her.
- -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Staying off Google!
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? So much weight gain
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Seeing and feeling my baby girl kick and roll. Talking to her, talking about her with her brothers and daddy.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? No nursery, but got swing and bassinet from my Aunt, so we are ready to go with those soon.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? The same way he always does. Sympathetic to the aches and pains, rubs my belly whenever I stand close to him. This time he is making the boys clean the liter box! He has a big big allergy to cats, so liter box duty was always mine (gloves and a mask, no big deal) but now the boys can handle that one for me and they do.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Bleeding out during my c-section. I've been on the verge the last 2 times. My doctor, nurse, and nurse mid-wife all know my concerns and promised my DH and I they would be on top of any blood issues when the time comes.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? I just want to sleep. Sleeping is the worst. The hip pain is horrible. And laying on my side is horrible. And having to be slightly inclined because of the acid reflux is horrible. I don't do well on very little sleep, so this is the main way that I am suffering. The aches and pains suck, but nothing is as bad as the sleep.
-The best thing about pregnancy so far? Our babymoon! It was such a good excuse to go to Hawaii! Getting that quality time with hubby and bonding a bit more with my bump. Our conversations around our future family. It was an amazing experience.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Don't talk to me... I've done NOTHING. And I really mean nothing. I have no idea how everything is going to get done in the next two months.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? Honestly, way better than I could have ever imagined. He's a sensitive soul and I was really worried about it, but he has done so well. He's been amazing at taking good care of me. He's really into the idea of all of it happening. The childbirth class was good timing, too. It really helped get him over that edge into this feeling real and helping to understand his role for that big day.
-What're your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? I think my biggest anxiety is around pain management. I'm highly sensitive to anesthesia and metabolize it very quickly. I've been put under twice before and woke up when I wasn't supposed to. Topical analgesics barely work for me (Lidocaine, Novacaine, etc.). They wear off in 1/3 of the time they last for "normal" people. So my fear is what am I going to do if I can't mentally/physically handle the pain? What if none of the pain management options work?
I'm combatting this by planning for natural childbirth. By preparing for it to not be available to me, I think is the best way for me to manage this. I also had a nice discussion with the MD anesthetist at the hospital. He said that as soon as I get there, to notify the nurses to the situation and make sure it is logged in my birth plan, etc. just so that whoever is on staff that day will be able to come and chat with me about the plan.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Sleeping, pelvic pressure, contractions whenever I am standing/walking. Oh and the fact I have been sick pretty much every month and have had the flu twice in two months. This child has sucked me dry of an immune system.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling the little one move.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Well we have what we need, but we are not merging our oldest two together until the end of May. So nursery won’t be out together until that happens.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? It’s our 3rd, so he’s been there done that. He’s been doing more and more for me again as I get bigger.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? My water breaking our of nowhere and not making it to the hospital. My first two pregnancies were very quick and my first my water did break out of nowhere.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Weight gain / leg pains / hips at night
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling baby boy move and kick!
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Okkk we are getting there, most of the big stuff is in place, it's just the little details
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? I mean honestly what's there to handle - he's just an observer! But, he's really good, he goes above and beyond to take care of me and make sure I'm comfy and have what I want/need
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? FTM so the unknown, but I wouldn't say I'm afraid. Really my biggest fear is being a FTM I don't really know what I want/don't want so I'm not sure how to go about a birth plan. @hakele had posted a birth plan doc a while back that was a good start, but I still was stumped by some parts, because how do you know until you've really experienced it
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? I have been having so much pain right under my bump and where my legs attach to my body
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? When strangers see me with my two small children and comment on 'how busy you must be' and I can hit them with the fact that there's another one a'comin!
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Um... I found a used bassinet from a friend to replace our old one. That's about the extent of my preparations!
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He talks about it NEVER. Like... never. It took him a LONG time to agree to a 3rd, and I think he may still be in a bit of denial.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? I think this has come up in randoms after a bad batch of tv shows... I'll be a repeat C, and there are always fears surrounding going under the knife. I don't want my babies to be without their mama.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Exhaustion and having a job with lots of travel which doesn’t make things better...
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Definitely DD (3 year old)’s excitement about being a big sister
-How's the nursery and preparing going? I’ve done nothing...
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He definitely knew what to expect more this time around so is less bothered by my mood swings and inability to get off the couch after work
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? I’m terrified of getting pre-eclampsia. I have major white coat hypertension (which I had with DD as well) and I’m so scared of pre-e. Also worried about PPD post delivery as it was a struggle last time.
-Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Taking my blood pressure every day...multiple times....considering doing 24 hr monitoring just to make 100% sure that it only goes up at the gynecologist visits. The doctors aren’t as worried as I am...just remind me constantly of the signs and recommend more therapy to de stress
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? I just really miss deli sandwiches and crave Jimmy John's all the time
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling him move around and kick down there.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Well, haven't started it. We're reno-ing our bathroom so once that is done we'll move on to nursery. Shower is in June, so nothing really bought yet. But we're hoping to move stuff out of guest bedroom and paint Memorial Day weekend.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? So wonderfully! He likes talking to him and is very attentive and has honestly been my personal chef throughout most of it which is great.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? I think just of something going wrong, I trust my doctors and everything but then think about that friend of a friend of a whatever who had a terrible loss and it messes with my head. Just thinking and staying positive!
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Lately, sleeping. I have such a hard time getting comfortable and sometimes my hips hurt so bad I can't sleep. Waking up every couple of hours to pee. It's the worst.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling baby kicks
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Almost all the big stuff is in place, just need to stock up on things like diapers, creams, etc.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He's doing pretty well - I think it's sinking in more that this is real and he needs to learn a few things about childbirth and babies. He's been helpful around the house too, although I feel like I have to nag a lot to get certain things done when I wish he'd just stay on top of it.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Lightening crotch.... its been awful!
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling her move more than I thought I would (I have an anterior placenta this time)
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Good! Easy... she is getting most of big sister's things.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? Great. No complaints!
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? I really want my VBAC
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? All of the appointments.. I wish I could get them all done on one day so that I didn't miss so much work. I see MFM, OB, Endocrinologist and then go for extra testing each month too. Also, everyone telling me their opinions on my weight gain. I've only gained 6 lb and I was a normal bmi to begin with. My babies are growing, I eat NONSTOP but I just don't pack on the lbs. Everyone makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. Only gained 8 lb with my first I pregnancy and my son was born 8lb13oz.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Can't wait to meet my little guys. I love feeling their kicks.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? I feel pretty good about it. We have all of the most important things. Just need to add the final touches.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He travelled a lot for work after our first DS so he's in for a rude awakening for those sleepless nights. Especially with two on the way this time. He also hasn't handled my hormones too well this time around.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? I had my BP drop really low last c section and I'm terrified of that happening again, or just any of the risks associated with a c section in general. Baby A also has a velementous cord so if my water breaks they told me I don't have a lot of time before danger strikes and I live 40+ minutes from the hospital.. -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Honestly, trying to ignore it at this point so I don't stress myself out too much.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? The constant struggle with clothes, especially when I need to get dressed up.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? I see I’m not alone here but how much she’s moving. I find it so entertaining!
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Everything has been picked out and I’ve bought/put together about half of the furniture. Now I’m just waiting on my showers before buying anything else. Also, DH and I both work from home and my office is the room turning into the nursery so I want to wait as long as possible before combining our offices. I’m feeling way behind where I thought I’d be on this stuff though.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? Overall, pretty good. He’s excited but kind of freaked out by the medical portion. I think he’ll be more into it once she’s actually here. Otherwise he’s been super supportive.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? I’m hoping I don’t have to get a C-section since DH wouldn’t be able to be there for it and the recovery seems brutal. Otherwise I’ve felt oddly positive about delivery.
-Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Not really. Honestly my fears about once she gets here are way worse and I’ve been focusing on managing that. I’ve been trying to think, “what would a STM do?” 😂
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Early on, the nausea. Now, pubic pain
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling baby move and seeing how much my husband loves all of it
-How's the nursery and preparing going? We still haven't moved into our new house and it's still being renovated... so zero preparing! Starting to make me a little stressed.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He LOVES it. Loves to feel baby move, loves the changes in my body (more than I do ha!), loves to talk about her future. He's medical as well and does a lot of pediatrics, so babies don't freak him out, which is great.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Generally only of fairly catastrophic things, but even with that I'm very confident in doctors and nurses and hospital. I guess the most specific concern is that I'm anti-coagulated (I take aspirin and lovenox) and therefore am at higher risk for both blood clots and bleeding in various degrees. And not really doing much about it. Again, confident in my caregivers, in my own knowledge, and my husband's knowledge/ability to advocate for me if I can't for some reason.
27 weeks today
-Biggest pregnancy complaint?
I've developed an ummbilic hernia and carpal tunnel syndrome.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far?
Kicks
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
0% ready
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
Pretty well. He didn't seem especially connected, but gets excited about taking to baby and feeling movement.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
That something will be wrong with baby, that I'll deliver too early. I've been using Hyonobirthing techniques and will be starting the Blissborn homestudy soon.
Biggest pregnancy complaint? Early BH again, they wind me like none other.
Best thing about pregnancy so far? Growing our family, excited for baby snuggles.
How's the nursery and preparing going? Crib still isn't built, and some of our furniture has been delayed. I need to go through M's old clothes and prep the dressers and put up art and curtains too.
How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He's been a champ.
What's your biggest fears about delivery? Just that everyone comes out healthy and if it's another c-sec, that I heal up okay again. My mom had bladder issues after my sister and I really won't want any lingering affects other than maybe some weight and wider hips if I can help it.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Sleeping is so hard. I either can’t get comfortable and toss and turn all night, or wake up from a dead sleep and can’t go back to sleep
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Feeling baby girl move. Seeing how excited my oldest is for his baby sister to be here!
-How's the nursery and preparing going? We’re still clearing stuff out of the room, but we do have the majority of what will be in the nursery, so it’s just a matter of setting things up.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He’s absolutely amazing. He has taken on the bulk of taking care of the boys when he’s home from work, and house stuff, and hasn’t complained once. I’m so thankful for him.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?- My biggest fear is not getting to the hospital in time. Thankfully the hospital is only 25-30 minutes away, so I know the chances of that happening aren’t super high, but my second was born very quickly. Just thinking of going into labor, getting the boys to the in laws house, whether or not my husband will be home or at work, I get a bit antsy. It’ll all work out though!
-How far along are you? 28 weeks today!!
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? The insomnia. Other than that, I really can't complain! In some ways this is my easiest pregnancy.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Finding out we are having a boy after our 2 sweet girls. Getting so excited to meet this little dude😊
-How's the nursery and preparing going? We don't really need to do much besides buy boy clothes, and I have most of that done. We made our nursery gender neutral because I'm not all into girly stuff lol! Also because I knew we'd have more than one child.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He was more excited in the beginning than I was, now it's pretty equal. He loves his girls, but he's so excited for a little boy to go hunting and fishing with!
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? That I won't be able to have the naturalbirth I've always wanted. Ever. First baby was a vacuum delivery, so even though it was technically natural, I still needed help. Second was an emergency c-section. I have no idea what to expect! I only hope I can hold my baby immediately after birth. I've never gotten to! I know it may seem trivial, and of course the most important thing is a safe delivery. But for those of us who have never gotten a chance at the birth they always envisioned, it's vital!
-Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Prayer. Lots of prayer! And reading comforting scripture. My favorite is Psalm 34:4 "I sought the Lord and he answered me; and delivered me from all my fears." I know that no matter what happens, God's already there and we got this!
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? hip and knee pain. it's pretty much non stop when moving around.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? feeling little mister move/kick
-How's the nursery and preparing going? It's going slow. we have a crib, dresser, nightstand, rug. It's time to kick it into gear.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He loves it mostly besides my lack of a sex drive.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Birth complications. Nothing really to ease it. Just have to look forward to my appts to get reassured.
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Just being soo tired.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? I love the kicks so much. Trying to savor them! And watching my belly grow.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? DS2 is still in the nursery and will be until fall sometime. It's gender neutral so we won't have to change anything when the time comes. Pack and play is already set up in our room, but it's full of toys at the moment.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? I think he forgets half the time... but when I need extra help or need to rest he's always more than willing to do anything for me! We are both freaking out a little about logistics with 3 under 3!
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? I'm most worried about another NICU stay. Really, really, really hoping we can avoid it this time! And I always let my mind wander about freak delivery accidents so just trying to keep my anxiety at bay by avoiding those thoughts!
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? Leg cramps, being so winded and tired after menial things, not being "me", no interest in sex.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? This is something I thought I'd never experience, so I'm trying to appreciate it all! Feeling her move more and more has been magical!
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Got it cleaned out. Waiting for my parents to help paint, then I'll set it up. Most furniture is already purchased, but I need a chair. We are having our shower at our home, so I want it all set up to show off to friends and family!
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? I am so blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life. He is so helpful, encouraging, and supportive. I can't seem to thank him enough for all the things he does for our little girl and me.❤
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? I'm really only scared of tearing or an episiotomy. My skin doesn't stretch well, so I'm afraid it will be severe. Other than that, I'm a FTM so clueless as to what to expect. I am very easy going and have faith in the medical professionals who will be taking care of me so I think it'll be as good as it'll be. Whatever happens, happens!
-How far along are you? 28wks3d
-Biggest pregnancy complaint? So tired and sore. RLP and sciatica are really kicking my butt.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far? Besides the baby in the end?! Um... Haha! I do like feeling movement and the anticipation of meeting this little person you've created.
-How's the nursery and preparing going? Eh. Fifth boy means we don't have a lot to do. We have the basics of our nursery/guestroom combo set up. Just need to do decorate (no rush there) and get the swing and clothes out and sorted.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy? He's excited to meet the baby and is amazing at helping when he is home but is super nervous. He keeps asking me when he needs to stay local since he's come home with me having some pretty intense BH. While I'd love him to go ahead and be local we NEED him to continue to be available since I don't want his job to try to send him out when it gets closer because he's been unavailable for so long... Ugh.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery?Are you doing anything to help ease those fears? Besides the obvious of losing the baby or myself, greatest fears would be not making it to the hospital or having no one to watch our boys when I go into labor. Both are very real possibilities since we don't have family or real close friend nearby, the hospital is 45mins+ away since they moved locations, I have super fast labors, and my OB this time around said they won't induce because of dilation and effacement alone. Understandable but still kind of scary. Maybe I'm crazy but I've actually done some research on what to do if you don't make it to the hospital and I'll for sure be packing an entertainment bag for the boys to keep in the van just in case when it gets a bit closer.
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26 weeks
-Biggest pregnancy complaint?
Puking. Every damn day! It was the same way my last pregnancy.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far?
I’ve gotten way more organized. I’ve had to really sort through my ds things and get rid of things we really don’t use or need.
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
We have prepped both the nursery and my son’s room for painting. I’ve ordered all baby’s bedding. All we really have to do is put everything together!
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
He’s been a worried mess. He’s always asking me if I’m feeling ok, telling me I shouldn’t push myself too hard when I go running, etc.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery?
I’m nervous about having another c section. It’s just a scary thought. Last time I was so freaked out that they literally gave me a tranquilizer 🤣
Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
Ive talked to my husband about it and my dr.
-How far along are you?
26w3d
-Biggest pregnancy complaint?
Sleep. I’ve always slept like I was going for an Olympic gold medal in sleeping and now I just can’t. I have to pee, he wants to party, I’m sweating, or I can’t find the right position.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far?
Bonding with Amadeus. I can feel him stretch out every morning about 5 minutes after I wake up and I tell him good morning. If I’m bored, I’ll let my hand rest on my tummy and he almost always kicks it within seconds. Whenever he flutters or kicks, I just feel so grateful to be reminded he’s real and I’m finally going to get to mommy from the very start.
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
Awkward. I’ll be sharing a room with him and living at my parents’ house until i can get us into housing after moving there and getting off maternity leave and starting at a new job so there’s gonna be some transition.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
I don’t have an SO- doing the single by choice and fertility treatment method. I do have a supportive family though and staying with my sister to save for baby. I’m an inconvenience to her but she loves him... she also finds pregnancy creepy though so she doesn’t want to hear when I want to talk about it or to feel him moving.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
Anything happening to my baby. I honestly can’t fathom living on if something happened to him. He’s already got my full heart. I made a birth plan but everyone’s so intent on telling me what I already know- that babies aren’t born according to a plan. But it helps my anxiety so I wish they’d shut up about it. That’s why a I got doulas too. They’re there to support me and assuage me if the plan has to change. I need that and I don’t believe my family is capable of it.
27W 4D
-Biggest pregnancy complaint?
The weight gain, pelvic pain.
-Best thing about pregnancy so far?
Baby kicks
-How's the nursery and preparing going?
Pretty much done. Re-using all my Ds' old baby items so we have all the big things.
-How's your SO handling your pregnancy?
Fine, he's cool as a cucumber and doesn't show a lot of emotion.
-What's your biggest fears about delivery? - -Are you doing anything to help ease those fears?
Complications leading to interventions resulting in hard postpartum healing again. It was rough a rough 4th trimester last time. I've taken one class and have talked over my concerns with my OB and will with my Doula this week.