Weekly Check In w/o 5/30

pinkkillersheep

Apologies for being a day late.

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elmann1

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: I'm about 35 weeks but at my appointment last Friday we're measuring about 37 weeks. I had my daughter at 37.5 weeks so my doctor said any day/week now. Nervous.

FTM/STM/TTM+: STM

Upcoming Appointments or Results: Measured big, this baby is already larger than my first. I had an ultrasound on Friday and everything looks great. 

How are you feeling?: I'm feeling so big. it hurts when she rolls around, especially at night when I'm ready for bed, it hurts to breathe, my feet and hands hurt and swell now since it's officially Summer here. I feel like I need to sleep all the time and very few things fit me (shoes, dresses and maternity bottoms are all tighter and uncomfortable. Just feeling really bummed about the formula shortage and school shootings these days. I nursed my first daughter but I still had to supplement with formula. Perhaps it's just my hormones but I can cry really easily. I miss my body and breathing and walking capabilities. Walking these days feels like torture on my hips, ankles, feet and back. I forgot about this part of pregnancy and it's so hard!

Rants/Raves: Rave - we received almost everything on our registry so we're ready for baby. Crib is built,  everything is washed and folded. We spent out extended weekend nesting like crazy. My husband has been such a great nester lol 

Questions: What is everyone doing these days to feel good? Any tv show recommendations or activities you like doing?  I need to get out of this low slump.

cricketalapeaches

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: Due June 25

FTM/STM/TTM+: First time

Upcoming Appointments or Results: My 36 week appt is tomorrow at 36+5. I have to get the strep B test and some blood work. Maybe a cervical check?

How are you feeling?: I’m in denial. I have no idea what’s in store so I’m just relaxing and getting the last few things prepared. I’m really nervous about labor. I had a miscarriage 8 years ago at 12 weeks and it was very painful and I’m curious if that’s what labor will feel like. Overall I’m excited to see my baby and ready to go whenever.

Rants/Raves: Rants: Why does it have to be so hot!? I am having nasty hot flashes.

Questions: Any advice for those first few days after bringing baby home?

Answer to previous post: Getting outside has definitely helped my mood. Stranger Things season four is amazing!

boboprego

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: June 9 

FTM/STM/TTM+: FTM 

Upcoming Appointments or Results: blood pressure is good, uterus is average size, heart rate is within normal range. 

How are you feeling?: Huge! Very few items are what I would call comfortable. Swollen hands and feet are weird. Trying to make a fist or flexing my feet feels so crazy! Not what I would call pain but... Obstructed. I get tired a lot if I'm not deeply engaged in something. I don't sleep well but listening to my Birth class meditations help me get right back to sleep. Most annoying thing is I have lots of phlegm and it makes me snore and feel like I'm choking or drowning. 😝
Love feeling her move, she does some nice slow Tai Chi exercises in there. I'm excited to see her face and dress her in all her cute clothes and diapers! 

Rants/Raves: 
I don't feel energetic or pretty enough to get maternity pictures done... But still kinda feel like we should do them. 
Questions: What is everyone's plan to stay calm and relaxed during labor?

@elmann1 My husband and I have been enjoying Stranger Things this week! I also liked watching Old Enough and Baby Animals. 

mamamarthaof2

Est Due Date / Weeks + Days: 38 weeks. 6/16/22

FTM/STM/TTM+:STM

Upcoming Appointments or Results: I have an appointment today. Fingers crossed I’m effaced enough to schedule an induction next week. I am so ready to be done lol. I’m over it. 

How are you feeling?: tired. I really wish nesting energy would come back. I also got hit with a cold last night. The non stop Braxton hicks are getting on my nerves. 

Rants/Raves: I want someone to come clean my house. I am sick today and would love to take the day off to be sick and clean. I just got promoted yesterday and I feel like I shouldn’t take time off. I’m trying to mind over matter this but I am so irritable this far along. 🙈


Questions:

knottief9c3b9056288c01c

@cricketalapeaches -  answering your question:  best advice for first few days/week of being home with baby would be: Do not feel pressure to have family and loved ones over to see and meet your baby!!  If you want to and feel up to it, that's great! But I remember I felt so much pressure from a large extended family to have people over and people just stopping by (all meaning well) but  it became exhausting,  and I wish someone had told me it's okay to tell them to wait, most will understand. You might be sore or healing, tired from lack of sleep and won't want to entertain anyone, or make conversation. Embrace the mess, enjoy every precious second you can and don't feel pressure to have visitors if you just want to rest. Best wishes!!!