February 2021 Moms
szwill86
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Weekly Check-In 11/23
szwill86
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How far along are you? (Weeks + Days):
FTM/STM/STM+:
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of:
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: Last call to msg me about the FB group @adorebel check your PMs and @babymamadimo think about a bump-only private FB before next wk!
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase?
Re: Weekly Check-In 11/23
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 27weeks. (see questions below)
FTM/STM/STM+: mom of 3
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Lettuce
Upcoming appointments: Ultrasound today to check growth.
How are you feeling?: Anxious mostly thanks to next weeks glucose test.
Rants/Raves:
I bought primer to tackle the terrible colors in the nursery so that's a plus.
I track when hubby and I have sex and period dates. The doc office only wanted the first date of last period even though I knew the date we did the things. Well, it's about a week difference on due dates. Baby has been measuring 5-6 days smaller than what they expect (thus the ultrasound today) even though the date of conception puts her right on track. So I'm either 26 wk and 1 day today per my record or 27 wk per them and they are hard set on having my glucose test on Dec 3rd bc it's 'after' 28 weeks which is what they want (most say 24-28 wks). I'm going to pop into the office today and mention it to the nurse and see if it's going to really make a difference with them. Also, covid and holidays are making it so hard to figure out a sitter for my 5yr old for the glucose test. Her school is doing 2 weeks remote/in person thing. K, 2, and 4 grades go remote next week while 1, 3, 5 go to school and then the 2nd week they switch.
Questions: This or past pregnancies, have you had to adjust your due dates? Or did the doc dismiss the issue and keep on the schedule she has set by first day of last period anyway?
Actual GTKY- Nothing really comes to mind on a bizarre purchase. Hubby finally bought a pressure canner but we've been wanting one for a couple years now. I'll have to think more on this one..
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 29+3
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Baby weighs as much as a trumpet
Upcoming appointments: Dec 4th for belly check
Rants/Raves: We are fully decorated for Christmas! I am so happy to have Christmas decor up and hot cocoa to drink. Also, love a short holiday work week!
Questions:
GTKY: Last call to msg me about the FB group I think I'm all set. Let me know if you need anything else!
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? I bought a clip on ring light for my laptop when everything switched to zoom. No regrets, I looked like a damn angel on all my meetings.
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 30+1
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Broccoli
Upcoming appointments: Dec 7 for next check up
How are you feeling?: Exhausted - super tired. And moody! I cried all day yesterday. We were waffling on if we would risk a road trip for Thanksgiving and even though I thought I was a smart person who could follow CDC guidelines, when we officially called the family to cancel and I saw them making a ton of food, and since they had already changed a bunch of plans to make it safe for us, I had to leave to go bawl my eyes out. I just keep telling myself it'll be more fun anyway when we can do a big thing next year and have a lil baby around.
Rants/Raves: Nothin. Feelin' very blah after crying forever.
Questions: Anyone got any more skin care recommendations? The Azelaic Acid suggestion someone in this or the Jan board dropped has been a HUGE game changer for me, I love it.
GTKY: Last call to msg me about the FB group @adorebel check your PMs and @babymamadimo think about a bump-only private FB before next wk!
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? Not sure if it counts, but I ordered a knitting needle gauge on Amazon on October 1st instead of going into a craft store and still haven't got it lol
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 30 weeks
FTM/STM/STM+: stm
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: 🤷🏻♀️
Upcoming appointments: had a quickly belly check today and they said they would call me with my scheduled c section date based on my preferences 😬😬 next appt US 12-7
How are you feeling?: good!!
Rants/Raves: nothing really pregnancy wise!
Questions: has anyone had a scheduled c section? My assumption is i just go in a little early and get all ready and then they do it and i don’t have to wait around forever! Like they’ll give me a good time
GTKY: Last call to msg me about the FB group @adorebel check your PMs and @babymamadimothink about a bump-only private FB before next wk! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? Nothing crazy. We did buy a Nugget for ds but it didn’t come til July. It was an expensive kid purchase for us lol cuz we are cheap
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 29+5
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: hand is the size of a golf ball
Upcoming appointments: Wednesday for growth scan and 30 week checkup!
How are you feeling?: not pregnancy related but I have a sore throat and am starting to cough. Of course I’m going to be paranoid about covid now but I’m sure I just got my sons cold from last week
Rants/Raves:I hate being so tired during the day then I can’t sleep at night 😫
GTKY: I will make a Facebook today! Do you want me to just message you my name @szwill86 ?
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? Okay this wasn’t my purchase but my husband bought a sausage stuffer and made his own kielbasa over the weekend. He’s the only one that eats it too haha
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days):29+0
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Acorn squash
Upcoming appointments: none till 32 wks
How are you feeling?: Heartburn has started earlier this pregnancy than it did with my son. Going to have to be more conscious of my caffeine/chocolate/spice/tomato sauce intake now 😫
Rants/Raves: Rave- so excited to decorate for Christmas this weekend! I’ve always done the weekend after Thanksgiving and it’s been sooo hard to hold off this year. We got all new coastal holiday decorations this year since we live by the beach, so I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Questions: none ATM
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? In the spring, it was a ring light for my laptop like @tamalahoops as well as way too many tie dyed shirts/sweatpants. Now I got a bluetooth hands-free tripod for my phone for my bump pics. I don’t know how I lived without this my first pregnancy! It’s so much easier than waiting for my picture-challenged husband to be around.
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 29+2
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Barbie convertible or New England cottontail rabbit
Upcoming appointments: just had an OB appt today and then scheduled to have MFM and OB in 2 weeks but MFM might get pushed up. I’ll post in the appts thread about my appt today
How are you feeling?: actually ok other than back pain/uncomfortable/fatigued by the end of the day, plus trouble sleeping
Rants/Raves: rant: my H’s family. Rave: I have Thurs and Friday off!
Questions: did y’all pick a hospital yet? I’ve been putting it off. I have a choice of 2
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? Not too much, H bought a hamburger patty press and I bought a food vacuum sealer.
@aaimee they adjusted my first back 12 days at his dating U/S(went in 8w4d based on LMP, left at 6w6d based on u/s). I had also been tracking and expected them to push him back about a week but almost 2 was a surprise. Did you have a dating ultrasound in the beginning (around 8ish weeks)? I have PCOS and irregular periods so I always get a dating ultrasound, but I think my OB sends everyone for them. For this pregnancy, I expected to be a few days early and he’s been measuring about 4-6 days early since his dating u/s but their policy is that they only change your due date if the u/s is off by a week or more, so they kept my due date the same even though it is a few days later than it should be. But they don’t care that he is measuring big. It’s odd to me that they are so worried about a consistent size difference (especially less than a week), without a cause for concern, like marginal cord insertion or something like that that could affect growth.
@PinkKathryn12 I haven’t had a scheduled csection but my SIL has had 2. Basically they give you a time in the morning, you can’t eat after midnight (or whatever their policy is), you should up 2-3 hours early (again, their policy) and then you get prepped and go in. I will say that scheduled surgeries are always the first to get pushed if there is an emergency. Depending on your hospital, they might have an OB only OR and an OB only anesthesiologist so you would only get pushed by emergency csections and not other emergency surgeries. My mom had her hip replaced at a hospital that is a trauma center and her 8am scheduled surgery didn’t happen until after 3pm bc the hospital had a crazy day! I hope you get a good day!
@szwill86 I just asked my OB today what is the third step after tums and Pepcid. She said Nexium, and I’m not there yet but I know I will be soon, I’m trying to hold off. Last pregnancy, by 35 weeks I was throwing up from the reflux at night. I’m hoping it doesn’t start sooner than that but I feel like it will.
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 28 weeks
FTM/STM/STM+: TTM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: not sure
Upcoming appointments: in a couple hours
How are you feeling?: feeling fine but I got this headache today and feel the beginning of something so like @babymamadimo am internally freaking about covid even though we barely leave the house.
Rants/Raves: excited for Thursday and all the food and a four day weekend and decorating the house.
Questions:
GTKY: Last call to msg me about the FB group @adorebel check your PMs and @babymamadimo think about a bump-only private FB before next wk!
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? I don’t think anything has been bizarre but I’ve been letting myself be influenced all over the place. Bought a microdermabrasion exfoliator a couple weeks ago and a facial brush.
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 28+4
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: baby is as tall as a can of pringles
Upcoming appointments:I had one on Friday for my glucose test, waiting on results!
How are you feeling?: I feel good. Lately I've noticed that if I'm on my feet for longer periods of time my crotch area starts to get really sore, weird? The other day I played golf at a pretty hilly course that was cart path only, I could barely walk after!
Rants/Raves: I was trying to take PTO this week leading up to thanksgiving because I am set to lose a lot at the end of the year. It's not really working out, but, such is life.
Questions:
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase? Probably the turkey hats from Amazon my husband and I bought Sunday night so that we could wear them on our family zoom chats Thursday
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days):
30 weeks
FTM/STM/STM+:
STM+
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of:
Personal Pan Pizza
Upcoming appointments:
December 8th
How are you feeling?:
My hips are uncomfortable. This boys keeps switching to transverse lie and it is so uncomfortable. I do all the moves to get him in the right position and then he just flips back 🙄🤦🏻♀️
Rants/Raves:
Hormones. Two nights ago I was just mad at MH for no real reason. I keep crying over absolutely nothing—like fast food orders at 9 pm 🤣 I just want to tell myself to get over it, but the hormones are so real this time around.
Questions:
Nope
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase?
Umm... I don’t really think we bought anything too crazy. I probably did way more online baby shopping than I normally would have... the two purchases that stand out are the last of an A+A quilt with whales on it from a mom and pop shop in Philadelphia and a whale coming home outfit from Etsy that shipped from Australia. It actually took so long to come, I had forgotten I ordered it. 🤣🤦🏻♀️
@aaimee my OB’s offices and I have never agreed on due dates for any of my pregnancies. With my first they did adjust the DD, but only because I switched providers in the third trimester because we moved and they went off of their own measurements. Originally they told me I was due 5 September with DS1, and they adjusted my DD to 30 August in the third trimester which matched my dates almost exactly. I think it was 1 day off. With my second the OB wouldn’t change the dates unless they disagreed by more than 8 days and the dates were 1 week off—I knew when I conceived within a 2-3 day window, and then when I got a positive pregnancy test ((I tested early)) wouldn’t have been possible with their dates. Which is how I ended up delivering at 36+2 according to them, and 37+5 according to me. The pediatrician said he was definitely a 37 weeker and never marked him as a preemie for the records. And the same thing with this one—I know my date within 2-3 days, I tested at 10 dpo before my missed period and they have me as 8 February when I know it’s around 1 February. My MFM won’t change the date, because they measured him ((and he had a heartbeat at what they considered to be 5 weeks 🤔)) and think that’s more accurate. 🤷🏻♀️🤣 The OB on the east coast measured me as due 3 February at the anatomy scan so maybe they will change my DD this time. 🤷🏻♀️ You know your body, so just keep your date in mind.
@hanfam2021 aww that sucks! I’m sorry! I feel you on the moodiness and to be fair, that seems like a perfectly reasonable thing to cry over. ♥️
@PinkKathryn12 no personal experience but I do have friends who were bumped the night before or day of because of an emergency so just keep in mind, you may still have to be flexible
@moguippy nope. I need to do that but like you my next appointment isn’t until 32 weeks so I’m going to wait and talk about it with my OB then. He has a preference but it’s a further drive for me, and says he can deliver at any hospital I want. I figure that we are moving more towards lockdown status so Covid restrictions are going to also play a role in what I decide and I’ll check with my midwife and see what she is hearing about different places now too.
@mdfarmchick yeah that's crazy. You'd think with them seeming concerned that she measures 5-7 days 'behind' for their edd and that when I told them the fact that we had sex on June 5th and it could have been a conception of a couple days later that it makes sense she's measuring that way. They said they will stay with their edd but are still concerned she's measuring 5 days behind. I wanted to reach through the phone and smack the nurse. On the u/s report from today, it shows the doc's edd of 2/23/2021 but then below that says the ultrasound edd is 2/28/2021. I'll stay with their date for reporting in on here weekly but I still think 2/28 is correct.
Next OB appt 12/11 I think
Went to PT again for my hip, she thinks I might have a tiny tear or it's a tendon thing. Either way, the strength exercises are supposed to help. They make me sore 🤣
Feeling, tired and it's hard to put to put socks on
Rant: usps tracking has been but great lately
Rave: DH hates the song "what does the fox day" and the girls listened to it on repeat for at least 20 min after dinner. I thought it was hilarious
Questions: none right now
GTKY: bought a weaving loom! 🤣 My sister and I weave Friday afternoons now and I love it
@aaimee my experience with the OB’s office is they have a checklist and they cannot deviate from said checklist. 🙄
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 28+3
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Echidna
Upcoming appointments: midwife last Thursday and glucose test which I passed! Still waiting on my other labs because I had to get them re-drawn after my appt because the lab didn't result the first set they drew 🙄
How are you feeling?: heartburn is occurring more often, lower back has been hurting with shooting sciatic pains down my butt and legs.. I knew I was feeling good for too long! Also will these crazy emotions/mood swings last for a long time? I feel like I was doing pretty decent, maybe a little more emotional, but now I'm letting what's probably tiny little things get to me and I have a hard time getting over it and being really emotional.
Rants/Raves: so excited for black Friday deals and Facebook marketplace finds! Got a Tula baby carrier with their 30% off (FYI-the 30% off also applies to things on sale already!), a diaper bag normally $60 something on sale for $24 on amazon, a solly baby wrap from FB marketplace, and currently looking at monitors on sale too!
Questions: none
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase?
I can't think of anything!! Although I want to buy but haven't pulled the trigger on a Dutch oven to bake sourdough bread in since I recently got some sourdough starter from friends
@hanfam2021 I'm right there with you being emotional over missing holidays. My fiance had a covid exposure at work (his test is pending) and it prompted me to make the decision to just not go because I don't want to risk the rest of my family including my 92 year old grandma that is supposed to have hip surgery! So I am trying to think of how fun next year will be!
@szwill86 what is with men and not being able to take pictures?? I swear it's like pulling teeth to take some pictures if its my idea and heaven forbid I want to re-take them to get a better shot
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 27+5
FTM/STM/STM+: STM
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: idk? Big? LOL
Upcoming appointments: in two weeks for a regular checkup
How are you feeling?: good! I got good results back for my glucose test and the blood panel that they did, so I’m happy about that! Sleep is getting to be more difficult, but that’s expected.
Rants/Raves: rave- DH is off from work all of next week, so I’m really looking forward to getting some good work done around the house! I feel motivated and I’m hoping my motivation rubs off onto him. 😆
Questions: none
Weirdest covid purchase: a banjo!
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 28 +2
FTM/STM/STM+: FTM!
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: An echidna, big toe is the size of a chocolate chip!
Upcoming appointments: This afternoon, normal prenatal checkup.
How are you feeling?: Feeling pretty good! Haven't had a migraine or sciatica in over a month since I started regular osteo appts.
@kkfishy9 I've been having the same pain! I just assumed it was my inner hips doing some weird baby prep stuff haha.. Feels like I was walking on a beam or something and fell hard with it between my legs or something. Makes standing on one leg to put sox and shoes on a little rough haha.
Rants/Raves: Rant: Anyone else's hubby not really into it yet, or took a while their first time around? We've been together 11 years and always had an amazing relationship, and we definitely both wanted kiddos.. he just doesn't seem to care at all when I tell him little things going on with me. It was annoying at first but now I'm really starting to feel hurt/worried. When I asked him about it he said something that seemed so cold and unlike him: "well it's not happening to me, it's happening to you" (Talking about body changes, kicks, etc.
Questions: See above..
Actual GTKY: No crazy purchases, but that being said, neither of us have had any time off or WFH - we have both been at work full time as normal, so no extra time to be home and make said crazy purchases lol.
@hannahbananas11 I can never figure the positioning out either. Yesterday when the nurse was feeling my baby I asked her “how can you tell what you’re feeling?” She was like well .... that thing right there? It’s probably the head....or the bum. 😂 I thought she knew!
@rubyroux_89 hope the appt goes well! Also, guys can be weird. I think a lot of them are more worried about everything than they show so they kinda hermit themselves/feelings/thoughts about baby. My hubby was super excited with our first and then as we got further along he didn't seem as interested in things but I know it wasn't true. Second time around was a disaster year and he was extremely distant. This time he seems a little more concerned/involved. Guys and their lack of instincts can be frustrating. We've been married 12 yrs and together almost 18yrs. Just keep communicating, let him know how he's been acting towards you (cold and uncaring), hopefully he'll open up a bit. Maybe he's super scared and doesn't want to show it. Common, but frustrating.
I'll try to be more patient and communicate better! I can't wait to see him be a dad!
Also, like @birdiejo said, DH wasn't super excited during the newborn stage, and is generally dreading that stage with this baby (the lack of sleep + still having to go to work is really really hard on him). As DS has gotten older and more active/conscious, DH has really gotten much more involved. Especially now that DS is a wild toddler. DH loves playing with him and being his dad now, and gets really excited about bringing him out in the snow or out in the running stroller. He probably enjoys parenthood more than I do at this particular age, actually. LOL
@mdfarmchick oof, transverse is no fun. One of my kids liked to hang out that way but eventually went head down
I’m so grateful that my hospital does a quick like 20 sec scan when you arrive to make sure baby is head down. I actually freaked out because I didn’t want them to ruin the gender surprise and they were like it is seriously so quick to see position and it truly was!
The only thing I'd add is that it's also okay for moms to not feel an instant connection, even though I know that although I cognitively can understand that I definitely will be mean to myself emotionally if I don't because it's a super-charged emotional time.
Advice below in spoiler:
I will say the last few days after our initial convo he has done a few little things like put his hand on my belly unprompted and also he has been waving goodbye to it in the morning lol. I know he is doing those things to show me he cares. ❤
You guys are really helpful. All of my friends are his friends so I almost feel like confiding in them is some sort of betrayal of his privacy for some reason? 🤷♀️
How far along are you? (Weeks + Days): 28w1d
FTM/STM/STM+: fourth!
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: eggplant
Upcoming appointments: 2 weeks, just had one today
How are you feeling?: tired and pubic symphysis pain that has developed this week and I’m really uncomfortable
Rants/Raves: had a CBC done at my 24 wee appointment because I did early glucose and I had low platelets, and did another CBC today and found they had lowered more. she said some anesthesiologists won’t do epidurals with low platelets...... my hemoglobin was on the low end of normal so she is going to have me start some iron, but nothing I can do about my platelets. I had two failed epidurals with my first and that was not an experience I’d like to repeat. 😫 fundal height was measuring right on 28 weeks, and my blood sugars look good.
Actual GTKY- Since it seems like a lot of places are putting restrictions back in place reminiscent of the beginning of all this, tell us- what has been your most bizarre quarantine purchase?
No bizarre purchase really, just trying to be really cautious about useless spending