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December 2021 Moms
rgn12
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Weekly check-in 9/13
rgn12
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How far along are you?:
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite food?
Re: Weekly check-in 9/13
How far along are you?: 28 weeks, hello third trimester!
Upcoming appointments: Had one today, hoping I passed the GTT!
How are you feeling?: Pretty good, physically about the same as before.
Rants/Raves: Ugh Rhogam was terrible today! I have had it before with my last pregnancy and after spotting and it was not that bad. Idk what happened today!
Questions: none
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Cajun anything!!
@rgn12 wootwoot 3rd tri party!!! Sorry to hear the shot was difficult on you. Hope you feel better soon!
How far along are you?: 28+2
Upcoming appointments: Wed. Did my GTT Sat and passed. I was close to failing with DD so I wasn't sure which way this was gonna go. I wish I knew what all my other # s meant because some of them seem odd (some ways register high and some low, in pregnancy and not but always the same pattern. Docs don't seem worried so I guess I shouldn't either....)
How are you feeling?: Mostly good. I think I over did it this weekend. My lower back is KILLING me. Started yesterday and I figured it would be better this morning but nope, still painful. Exhausted and asleep on the couch by 9 most night too.
Rants/Raves: Rave- Work is picking up a bit. I'm sure it's short lived but I'll take it while I can. Also rave, even though our mini getaway was a bust, I'm taking tomorrow off to go shopping with my mom. We are going to pick up Halloween costume supplies for the kids and some stuff I need to repurpose DSs old mobile for baby. Nothing to rant about today, yet 😉
Questions: nope
GTKY: What is your favorite food? oh this is tough. I'll go with pasta because there are soo many types and variations you can do. Pizza would be a close second lol
How far along are you?: 27w 6d
Upcoming appointments: 3 hour glucose test on Thursday. 😑😑
How are you feeling?: Good for the most part.
Rants/Raves: We finally got my son home after almost 2 weeks. It feels so wonderful to have him home but sucks my husband is gone. I could rant all day about having to do the 3 hour glucose test. I've got it figured out that I had an apple cider donut for breakfast before I went for the 1 hour and I'm thinking that's what threw it off. Here's to hoping the next one goes better. 🤞
Questions: Is it December yet? 🤣
GTKY: What is your favorite food? That's a tough one. I used to love anything chicken but have kind of just been over it since getting pregnant this go around. I could probably live with having a good pizza every day and not complain. 🤣
@rgn12 Sorry the rhogam was rough! And cajun food is quite delicious!
@prpl11butterfly YAY on passing the GTT! Glad to hear that work is picking up! Enjoy shopping tomorrow!
@rpreston17 Happy to hear you have your son home! Yeah the donut would definitely do it! Good luck on your next test!
How far along are you?: 26 Weeks!
Upcoming appointments: Wednesday!
How are you feeling?: Nauseated, heartburn city, everything hurts, but LOVING these baby kicks!
Rants/Raves: Got my three hour glucose on Saturday and I failed the two hour but I think I passed the rest - so we will see at the appointment.
Questions: Anyone else going to start drink raspberry leaf tea soon? I did it my last pregnancy and I believe it was working its magic but I needed an emergency c-section so never went into labor.
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Steak, sushi, charcuterie anything, mozzarella sticks lol
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@rpreston17 I hope the three hour goes well!! FX for you!
@brookert615 I remember people in my last BMB talking about the raspberry leaf tea, but I never looked into it. Tell me more about that, what does it do??
How far along are you?: 24 weeks 4 days
Upcoming appointments: Was supposed to be today but I had to reschedule
How are you feeling?: I have Covid! UGH. I have no idea how I got it. I feel like I have a really bad cold and my lower back has been killing me. I'm so thankful I'm vaccinated though or I think it would be way worse.
Rants/Raves: See above for my rant. But as a rave, we had a great beach vacation last week. I feel awful that we got home and then I had to tell everyone we were with that I tested positive but everyone else seems fine so far. And we were all vaccinated.
Questions: Anybody else have Covid? Any hopes on when my sense of smell will come back?
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Pasta probably. Although I really love chocolate, so dessert might be my actual favorite food lol.
@melbel0824 Oh no!!! I'm so sorry - I hope you feel better soon! I remember some ladies on a Facebook group talking about how to get it back but I cannot for the life of me remember. Covid 19 Vaccine-Evidence Based Group - Pregnancy, Lactation, TTC & Children
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
How far along are you?: 29 weeks
Upcoming appointments: not until October
How are you feeling?: Good. DS and DH have a cold so going through the motions of that. Our bathroom renos are a little behind but I guess that's normal with bathrooms. Pregnancy wise I'm doing well though.
Rants/Raves: Rant - my rib pain is still bothering me. I'm doing some yoga stretches that help a bit though. Rave -im lactose intolerant and my pregnancy seems to have put that into remission for the time being and I can eat ice cream
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Probably homemade pizza and I also love me a chocolate cake.
@brookert615 fx your 3hr is also a breeze! Remind me, what is the goal of RRLT? I didn't use it for DS or DD. ******LOL, NM. Just saw your update. I'd be willing to try it but I'm torn between thinking this baby is going to come fast and easy vs him being the stubborn one thag finally gets me to see 40wks 😂
@rgn12 being vaxxed doesn't change much for my precautions either. I just gives me POM that I won't likely get incredibly sick and less likely to give it to the kids.
@melbel0824 oh no! I hope you feel better quickly. I've heard the loss of taste/smell I'd the strangest feeling so I hope it'd short lived for you (my cousin had it for weeks after she felt better).
@kaitcrystalline bathroom renos are tough but you won't regret it at least! Enjoy all the ice cream!!!
@kaitcrystalline So sorry about the rib pain! And in regards to the lactose intolerance - that happened to me my last pregnancy! I craved milkshakes and I had one every week! Enjoy it while you can!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@kaitcrystalline my rib pain has been killer this week! What yoga positions are you finding helpful for relief??? So glad you can enjoy ice cream while your pregnant. I dont know what I would do if I couldn't eat it! It's like one of the only things that is appetizing to me. Honestly, I don't eat much, but it's all ice cream and carbs which is probably why I have gained as much as I have lol
@brookert615 I didn't do red raspberry leaf tea, but did do a labor prep tea that I think had red raspberry leaf in it among other ingredients. I LOVED IT and will definitely be doing it again, starting at 30 or 32 weeks. I also ate so many dates as a late night snack!
How far along are you?: 27 +6
Upcoming appointments: had a growth US today (baby seems big!) and my 28 week appointment with my OB is Friday.
How are you feeling?: pretty ok during the day, in the evenings I can't get comfortable between heartburn and rib pain
Rants/Raves:
Rave- DD did slightly better at school than last week, so hoping it continues to get better. She still isn't letting anyone interact with her and just sits in the corner and mopes, but at least she only cried for 1.5 hours instead of 2 hours. And when I picked her up she was happily eating her snack (alone) and was in a good mood.
Rant- We may have to move 8 hours away (for hubby's job) a month before my due date (and just as DD is getting settled at school). I would have to find a new OB and hospital within days of the move because I was so early with my first. I may have to deliver babe all alone too, because we will have no one nearby to watch DD or our dogs, so hubby will likely have to stay home. It will be very challenging. We will hear about the move within 3 weeks. So much change and stress. Yay.
Questions: Besides red raspberry leaf tea and dates, is there anything you ladies do to prep for delivery? I was way more prepared with my first, somehow!
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Pizza, sushi, and all Indian but especially paneer tikka masala.
@melbel0824 sad to hear about the Covid, but glad to hear it's not as bad as it could be. Praying for you and baby to be healthy.
How far along are you?: 28+
@RDFree32 Glad you hit your deductible! And hoping that everything stays good but yay for more monitoring! That's great to hear about your sugars!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@prpl11butterfly so glad you passed your GTT! Hope you enjoyed the shopping trip with your mom!
@rpreston17 good luck with your 3 hour test tomorrow!
@melbel0824 oh no! I'm sorry to hear you have covid, but I'm glad you're vaccinated. Hopefully that will prevent you from getting too sick and help you recover sooner as well. I'm glad you enjoyed your vacay! The few people I've known who got covid lost their taste and smell for quite a while (at least a couple months). Hopefully yours comes back sooner.
@brookert615 I've never drank it, but I've been a planned csection with both deliveries.
@kaitcrystalline yay for being able to eat ice cream!
@scaredunprepared oh no, that's so stressful! Is there anyway you can put it off until after you deliver? I'm glad DD is doing slightly better with school. How early did you deliver with her? Can one of your parents or another family member you trust come stay with you guys in case you go into labor so your DH can be with you? They could help you unpack too.
@RDFree32 - glad your sugars have been good. I hope your sinus infection goes away soon. Why are you high risk? B/c of the GD? I agree with PP, you're due in D21 so regardless of when you deliver you still belong here
How far along are you?: 26w 4d
Upcoming appointments: Sept 27th is my 28 week appointment and my anatomy scan follow up to check baby's profile and flow track measurements
How are you feeling?: Pretty good. Some sciatic pain, lots of dreaming and lack of sleep, and I feel huge. Everyone is like oh you must be close... Nope. Third baby and 13 weeks to go....
Rants/Raves: I'm just tired. Balancing my family here with my mom who is in the hospital 3 hours away is hard. I thought with her cancer we'd have 1-2 more years at least with her and now I'm worried she won't make it until Christmas. My mental load is just very heavy right now. My mom did get to feel the baby kicking quite a bit one of the times I've been up to visit so that was great. Feeling baby move is just the best thing ever.
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Dessert haha. Brownies, ice cream, chocolate chip cookies.... Luckily I can still eat that stuff with my GD in small amounts without it making my sugar high (so far anyway). Both my kids had MSPI so I'll cut dairy before baby is born so I need to enjoy it while I can.
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
How far along are you?: 25w
Upcoming appointments: Sept 24 for growth scan and MFM consult
How are you feeling?: better now I ended up in the ER yesterday for severe dehydration. My ob recommended going for IV fluids and a preeclampsia work up. No preeclampsia but a stern talking to about remembering I was pregnant and to take it easy. Also got to go to L&D bc the ER nurse measured baby heart rate in the 170s. All is good and where it’s supposed to be.
Rants/Raves: Work is crazy. Two sister buildings have Covid patients right now so we’re getting all the admits and we’re short staffed. Welcome to healthcare right?
Questions:
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Team pizza for savory. But carrot cake is my all time favorite.
@RDFree32 you definitely still belong here, even if baby comes early. I might end up delivering in Nov, too, but still a D21 mama.
@mockingjay1 if we are asked to move I doubt his job would allow us to wait until after baby, but he will ask. I was 2.5 weeks early with my first, so expecting to be at least a week early with this baby, but who knows. My sister (and her 3 girls) has agreed to come stay with us for Thanksgiving until baby comes, if I make it to Thanksgiving 🤞. What is flow track measurement and profile? I had 2 follow up anatomy scans (one was yesterday) and they definitely didn't do that for me. I honestly don't know how you're holding it all together with everything on your plate. Super mama! I had a meltdown today on my way back from dropping DD off at school (drop-off was HORRIBLE, but in found out later she actually did really well!). With our dog Lizzy being so sick, plus DD struggling to acclimate to school, plus the news I failed my 1 hr GTT and need to go for the 3hr, plus hubby being gone, I was just a mess. My anxiety today was through the roof and it felt like my heart was going to beat right out of my chest. Being pregnant is enough, all this extra bs we have going on is so unnecessary. Hugs to you!!!
@kats0727 Glad you're feeling better - that's quite the scare!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
I also want to say, for those of you dealing with some extremely difficult and stressful situations, I applaud you for your resilience. I feel so blessed not to deal with some crazy stuff, and I pray you have some respite soon!
Upcoming appointments: OB check up and glucose test both next week.
How are you feeling?: feeling great! Just working with insomnia, back pain and HARD baby kicks. Overall extremely happy and excited!
Rants/Raves: FINALLY getting a small amount of sex drive back…
Questions: anyone else having to wear pads like back in the day because of the discharge?
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Anything spicy, I’ve been making these apple cinnamon croissant roll ups and Buffalo chicken dip every week to keep on deck. Also shamefully doughnuts.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@kats0727 yikes! Take care of yourself lady! I’m glad everything was okay with you and baby.
@brookert615 thank you!
@RDFree32 well darn! I'm sorry you're high risk for so many reasons.
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
@mockingjay1 thank you for your support. It is hard. My anxiety isn't helping lol. O haven't even been able to schedule my 3 hr because I need to find someone to watch DD and coordinate with that. 3 hrs is a long time! I think it's great your MFM is being so thorough. Hopefully baby cooperates!
@brittnig43021 I’ve been wearing panty liners this entire pregnancy 🙄
How far along are you?: 28 weeks 6 days
Upcoming appointments: Next week and I take my glucose test
How are you feeling?: Really calm & still tired
Rants/Raves: Rave- I love my husband. He hasn’t complained at all about my little mood swings or my crushed ice runs. Lol. He massages my feet and calves almost every night too.
Questions: Why are some of y’all saying 3 hour glucose test? I’m I missing something? I thought it was 1 hour.
GTKY: What is your favorite food? Soul food! Collard greens, cabbage, Mac n cheese, chicken, black eyed peas, corn bread (I want this meal right after delivery…LOL)
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
Also girl once your hubby comes back I feel like you need a prenatal massage! That should help with the pain but also the stress. Moving 8 hours away so close to your due date will certainly be hard but so happy your sister can come and help!
@mockingjay1 so happy your mom got the feel the baby. Sending you hugs. 💓
@kats0727 that's scary! Glad your feeling better.
Eta: I hope you all feel better soon!!
Second kid: Dec 2021
First kid: Sept 2019