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July 2019 Moms
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Groups 3 & 4 Check-In (EDD July 16-31): Week of 6/3
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Est Due Date / Weeks + Days:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Team:
Upcoming Appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
Re: Groups 3 & 4 Check-In (EDD July 16-31): Week of 6/3
Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: July 18th // 33+4
Baby is the size of a(n): Cantaloupe
Team: Green!
Upcoming Appointments: Thursday. Last week's wasn't the best so I'm happy MH can join this week as his flight doesn't leave until the afternoon.
How are you feeling?: Crappy. I weighed myself and i lost two pounds over the weekend. I'm sure part of it was from puking yesterday, but i tried to make up for it later in the day. I brought a ton of food to my client's today that i hope on eating small bits throughout the whole day. I don't do as well eating when MH is away so when he leaves Thursday I think i'll do my super simple meal plan of Chicken, broccoli, and a starch so i have good dinners prepared.
Rants/Raves: I'm feeling LO kick a lot more lately, so that's been nice! still want MH to be able to feel it, but hopefully that comes soon.
Questions: should we combine and just have all weeks checkin now?
GTKY: I need to get through MH's final travels this month, I think his last trip is June 28-30th.
Baby is the size of a(n): Baseball Glove
Team: PINK (Mermaid!)
Upcoming Appointments: We have baby skills class tonight!
How are you feeling?: Still feeling really good. But I'm exhausted from all the work that I did around the house this weekend. It was SO MUCH work that I did. Cleaned out our garage and the baby room. So much moving things around to the crawl space, etc. Bless my husband.
Rants/Raves: Rave! My hubby gave me half of his closet for my dresses! Thank you hubby. They used to be stored in what is now the baby room.
Questions:
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
I'm most nervous about the fact that I don't have anything done... right now there is nowhere for her to sleep in this house. I need that bassinet and a crib or at least a pack n play. But right now, I have nothing! The baby shower is this Saturday, so I'm hopeful that it will help us get to that finish line now that we only have about 6 weeks to go.
Baby is the size of a(n): Cantaloupe - but belly feels like I'm carrying a small cow
Team: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: nothing until 6/22 for L&D tour and then 36wk appt 6/27
How are you feeling?: Huge, tired and unmotivated.
Rants: Sleeping sucks, moving my belly around to switch sides feels like the biggest chore. My feet hurt when I wake up, but then get better throughout the day.
Raves: We got the crib mattress yesterday, I just put away all the clothes in the dresser and closet. I also decided on a chair for the baby's room. I went with a more firm chair then a soft plush one. I figure its better to have the support while BF'ing then the soft chair. I could also go down to the couch if i want a soft place lol.
Questions: none
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches? Tearing. This is my newest fear and it's all I think about. My husband has a big head, like legit big lol. I'm so worried she will get his big ass dome and just tear me from end to end!!
Baby is the size of a(n): asparagus
Team: Blue
Upcoming Appointments: Growth US and check up Thursday and first childbirth class Wednesday
How are you feeling?: Having some hip and back pain and tired.
Rants/Raves: Rave, we went to a concert this weekend it was SO AWESOME, had a blast and we made a weekend trip out of it. Rant, didn't realize that it was bleacher seating when we got tickets in October, so before we found out I was pregnant, so very uncomfortable and very hot.
Questions:
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches? Kind of in the same boat as @hakele , shower is Saturday so we don't have a whole lot right now but I know next weekend will be good for getting things ready.
Baby is the size of a(n): weighs as much as a 2-liter bottle of pop (not soda: shame on you, TB!
Team: pink
Upcoming Appointments: had my biweekly check-up this morning (HB 151!) and will have an ultrasound tomorrow. Was in L&D yesterday for spotting but all is fine.
How are you feeling?: Better than yesterday--I think the L&D visit was a message from baby to not freak out and just power through this last month. Everything hit me at once after my shower on Saturday and I kept thinking, "I can't do this." But I know I can, and I have to. I made a list of everything that we need to do and it made me feel better to see it all visualized and in a format where we can check off and track our progress.
Rants/Raves:
Rave: my baby shower was great! The food was great, everyone had a great time, and baby has almost everything she needs now. It was definitely a redemption for my chaotic bridal shower.
Rant: I'm at the point now where I'm scheduling my appointments with so little notice that all my doctor has left are midday times. I'm gonna have no choice but to work from home on the day of my next appointment because it would take way too long for me to drive to work and back. (I live five minutes from the hospital and 25 from work.) Fortunately my boss is very understanding.
Questions: in response to @blackhottamales , sure!
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
What am I not nervous about?! Work-wise, I still need to figure out my post-maternity leave benefits and train my replacement who won't be starting for two weeks. Baby-wise...I put together a 18-item list last night and I'm drawing a blank right now. Maybe it's better I forget about the list until I get home tonight
@blackhottamales Is your doctor concerned about your weight loss? I feel like at this point, losing two pounds isn't a huge deal, especially if you're feeling baby kick a lot and if you were sick.
Baby is the size of a(n): squash
Team: blue
Upcoming Appointments: had my 3rd tri scan today (standard here) and OBGYN tomorrow
How are you feeling?: relieved from my scan that LO was measuring on track since my two vessel cord increases risks of IUGR.
Other than that, super exhausted and feeling relieved that this is my last week of work.
Rants/Raves: rave: so happy to live in Europe and get to be on maternity leave already starting at the end of this week!
Rant: I don’t feel ready to go at all, one of my replacements arrives next week and I feel like it’s not completely professional to leave before he gets there...but I definitely need a break. The travel and working weekends these past weeks pushed me over the edge.
Questions: not right now
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
Tie between failed VBAC and developing pre-e and going over term again....ooh or baby coming early since we have no one to watch DD in July (hmm so I guess like a million things apparently??!!)
I have my heart set on my VBAC and all things seem to be going right (head down, measuring on track, in a pro-VBAC birthing center...) but I’m scared to have a long labor ending in eCS again since last time I had no signs anything would be wrong.
I’m sure my BP will be high at my appointment tomorrow since it always is...so just waiting to deal with that and probably have a 24 hr urine rest (I guess I shouldn’t stress about things before they happen...)
Going to 42 weeks sucked and I would love to have this LO be a real July baby...we will just have to ask some random person in the street to watch DD since I haven’t found a solution for her in July
Baby is the size of a(n): celery
Team: Blue
Upcoming Appointments: June 4 - midwife
How are you feeling?: good for the most part, starting to feel more tired and needing a nap during the day.
Rants/Raves:
Rave: went to pittsburgh on the weekend to see the trevor noah show. it was great. DH and i had a great weekend exploring the city and tried out some new places to eat. kind of was our last hurrah before our new normal
Questions: none ATM.
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
Like @jennm0724 i'm worried about tearing lol. prob easily one of my biggest fears surrounding the birth. i probably wouldn't be so worried if my DH wasnt a 9.9lb baby. i am hoping since i was relatively small and my daughter was also small (under 6lbs) that it will all balance out. :P so far baby has been measuring on track so im crossing my fingers!
@hestia14 glad everything is all good!
Baby is the size of a(n): baby lion cub?
Team: girl
Upcoming Appointments: had my OB today and got to go for an ultrasound which was a pleasant surprise
How are you feeling?: good overall. Some aches and pains but manageable. I’ve started getting some cramping with my BH (feels like period cramps) which I could do without but it lasts for minutes at most so not so bad I suppose.
Rants/Raves: managed to bring DH with me to our last minute ultrasound. Baby girl is still a girl (I’ve been paranoid about that haha) and is weighing right on track at just under 5lbs
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches? How we’ll get to the hospital. DH only has his learners permit and hasn’t driven much. We’re planning on practicing over the next month but I’m starting to wonder if we’ll uber there haha (in seriousness a friend or my mum likely have enough time to get here, I’d just prefer not as I don’t want anyone at the hospital other than me and DH)
Baby is the size of a(n): ferret
Team:Blue
Upcoming Appointments: midwife Wednesday
How are you feeling?: exhausted, been doing so much physically with getting the new house ready to move in... deff did to much this weekend and ended up being awoken from sleep in agonizing pain from shin splints.
Rants/Raves: put my maternity notice in at work, going out at 38 weeks so i can have a little bit of time to rest/final touches on preparing for baby
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
My biggest fear right now is not being able to move into my house and having my baby while still living in my moms basement.
Baby is the size of a(n): Ferret
Team: Green
Upcoming Appointments: Friday... regular OB check up.
How are you feeling?: Good but tired. Having a hard time getting comfortable at night. Becoming short of breath easily. Swollen.
Rants/Raves: Rave- they found a temp replacement for me while I'm on mat leave at work. So glad. I'll have two weeks with her to train and feel good about leaving my work in capable hands! I have 3 more weeks left of work!! YAY!!
Questions:
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches? ... the obvious that I will be able to handle labor and delivery. More importantly I hope postpartum recovery, breast feeding and my emotional state goes smoother this time compared to DS #1. I also want to get some more freezer meals and baking in the freezer! Have a lasagna and zucchini muffins so far.
I was shocked by a few things.
1. There were 12 couples in the room and 1 was having a boy and 2 were team green. Everyone else was having a girl. That was crazy!
2. I felt awful because this other girl in the class got really upset when the lady in the class played baby crying sounds. Like she had to leave the room.
3. Of the other 12 couples, 3 people (2 of us mamas and 1 dad) had actually changed a diaper before. Few people had actually even held babies. I thought that was shocking. I have a lot of baby care under my belt from my little sister and babysitting and my nephews, that I was just floored. My husband has held his niece once, and I think one of the nephews once. That is it. But out of 24 people, the idea that more than half had not held a baby was crazy to me!
It seems to me that the mom-to-be in your second bullet is going to have issues when her baby is out. Babies cry a LOT. I kind of feel bad for her.
Also, I never changed a single diaper until after my first was born! But I'm about to have my 4th baby so the tides have turned.
I hate to say this, but I honestly feel like the Red Cross Babysitter's Training (which I used to teach) does a better job of going over basic childcare skills.
When the baby came, he didn’t seem to care much, was around, fairly normal but the real problem was when she became mobile....he now waits until her door is closed at night before coming out to cuddle....but DD loves him tons....
@hestia14 I say pop too 😂. My mom is from Michigan lol. I’m in AZ but it never felt right to say soda.
@hakele that’s nuts. I have held and changed many babies. Maybe they’re all from small families or disconnected ones? Because my family’s large. With my dad having 5 siblings, someone is always having a baby and if you hold it and it poops/pees, you change it 😂. Even my sister Terean who hates changing diapers and has zero kids will do it once in a while.
Baby is the size of a(n): Standard cereal box
Team: Blue 💙
Upcoming Appointments: next Thursday with ob/gyn and doulas (separate)
How are you feeling?: Tired. So tired. I can hardly work 8 hours anymore. And I keep throwing up for no reason except that my organs are crammed in. That’s fun lol. But I’m so happy that little boy A is so active and interactive with me. Seeing that he has fat cheeks on an ultrasound and looking at his face made me calm and let go of the fear we wouldn’t bond after birth. I was genuinely scared one of us wouldn’t like the other but he’s beautiful and i almost cried.
Rants/Raves:
Rave: more people than a I expected showed to my shower or sent gifts. It was really fun and a friend made me not one but TWO crocheted blankets with the rainbow theme I’ve been drawn to! I cried. It’s nice just feeling loved and supported but I also got really helpful gifts that I love.
Rant: I posted it on Facebook but my mom popped off at the mouth at my cousin because she got annoyed and said something very racist. My cousin said her cousins were really pretty and one was in modeling and my mom was already arguing how my cousin’s uncles were ugly and who looked alike and who didn’t, etc. so in reply to my cousin’s claim my mom said something I’m having a hard time getting over “those girls are too DARK to be pretty.
My mom’s always said she wanted an actually black grand baby but apparently there’s a correct shade to her? And worse, I’m half black and my skin falls pretty center of the spectrum for mixed kids. My donor is a very dark black-Cuban. My son will be black. Probably blacker than my dad who’s not all that dark and maybe darker than my brother who is also only half but looks full black. If she ever thought let alone said something about my son’s skin color, I’mma go apeshit.
She needs to apologize and she hasn’t yet.
Questions: none really.
GTKY: (taken from Group 1) I can't believe we're already in the month that a number of us will be delivering! What are you most nervous about as the big day approaches?
My neighbor was really nice about it. She has 2 kids and she did one with the epidural and one without and she said that she didn't think the epidural was worth it because she didn't really feel like it was much of a difference because both ways sucked! Hahaha. That was how she encouraged me to not get one.
Just have your plans. Know what you want to do. Have back-up plans for those plans and what would prompt you to change your decision. And then don't worry about it.
And a few others are like you and didn’t respond to the epidural at all. I also don’t respond well to analgesics and the only thing that ever worked is when they put me out for my wisdom teeth. If I ended up needing a c-section, I’m not confident a needle in my back would do the trick anyway. If I’m awake, I’m probably going to feel it and that terrifies me more.
I wish more more people were supportive like your neighbor. Why does everyone want to tell you that your idea of giving birth will be wrong? It’s almost like they feel I’m attacking them for their choice when I frankly don’t care because we all have very different bodies and pregnancies.
End rant lol. I’m gonna do what you said and just keep my plans A through D and they can all suck it 😂.
I think this comes into play when women say things like "Don't try to be a hero." It seems like an attempt to shame another woman for trying to do something that's challenging (going med free, breastfeeding, etc.). Shaming other women for their choices is pure evil. I think we need to find peace with our own choices so that we can be genuinely happy for others and congratulate them for what they accomplish, even when it's different from what we chose.
@jennm0724 oh yeah...and tearing... I forgot about that.
@hestia14 I'm so glad everything is ok and you're feeling better now. My doctor isn't concerned regarding weight loss yet. But last week LO was measuring small so i was working on increasing my nutrients. I still haven't really gained for this pregnancy. So at this point it's more I'm nervous i'm not getting enough calories (good calories) to LO to help them grow!
@leylea89 Yeah, i think the difference is just because i had the growth scan last week and LO measuring at only 6% so that's why i'm concerned. Yep, i'm also still under my starting weight so hoping to gain a little as would make me feel more confident that i'm helping LO meet their needs. I'm less focused on the actual weight gain or loss vs am i providing baby enough nutrients to grow. I'll find out more when they do another test tomorrow--hopefully it was just the inaccuracy of the ultra sound that caused the low reading. That's so wonderful you had so many people show up to celebrate you little boy!! And i totally agree--you keep you plans and do what is best for you and everyone can suck it!
@blackhottamales I’m sorry the ultrasound is stressing you out. Hopefully baby gets nice and plump soon. I read your calcium intake can affect how quickly little one grows on one of my other apps. Hopefully baby is all good at your next test.
@hakele that’s interesting. I honestly don’t know how I will react in that situation. The idea of the epidural might make me panic too much to allow it in time for a c-section. I’m trying really hard to come to grips with it’s possibility but it honestly gives me extreme anxiety. It’s still nice to know the statistic on it.
Baby is the size of a(n): As tall as a ruler, but she keeps stretching to see how long she can get. Oof! Stop that, young lady!
Team: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: OB appt yesterday. I was told to put my feet up and drink more water to reduce swelling. Also, baby is currently head down. Fingers crossed she stays put!
How are you feeling?: Glad to move is over, ready to be done unpacking stuff. Need to get back to cooking at home instead of relying on fast food.
Rants/Raves: So glad to be done with the actual moving of boxes/furniture. So glad a decision has been made about my job (not happy to be applying for the new job instead of taking severance, but at least I've made a decision).
Questions:
GTKY: Nervous about baby's room not being done in time. The former owner of our house used some weird paint on the walls that made our new paint not adhere super well when it was being applied. DH doesn't want anything touching the walls for a few more weeks to ensure paint dries really well. Cutting it so close!!
@hestia14 Its pop!