PG>35 GRADS check-in

SaintCity

Would anyone object to an occasional PG>35 Grad check-in every once in a while?  Like, maybe if you gave birth within the last 9 months you are eligible?  (then at least someone on the current board might know you / remember you).

 Questions can change each time, but something along the lines of....

1) how old is your LO?

2) Best part of your delivery?  Worst part?

3) Best part about life with baby?  Worst?

4) Thing you miss most about being PG?  Favorite part of no longer being PG?

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board?

 Have a great day everyone!

jessandandy09

yay! great idea I would be a grad so I am for it.  I hope you ladies will agree!

SaintCity

Go ahead and respond.  Let's get it going. 

jessandandy09

1) how old is your LO? My little girl (Evelyn) is 7 weeks and 5 days old!

2) Best part of your delivery? Worst part? Best part was when her head came out, the worst was definitely the second to last push- I was sooo exhausted that I thought she would be stuck where she was and never come out, I told the doctor "I cant do anymore, I think I am done"

3) Best part about life with baby? Worst? Everything seems to be the best, but I especially love waking her up in the morning to nurse.  She smiles up at me and seems so exicted to see me, it is very cuddly. the worst is probably  rarely getting to eat a warm meal, it never fails that she is hungry or fussy if it is a meal time!

4) Thing you miss most about being PG? Favorite part of no longer being PG? oh I miss feeling her kick, my womb feels all lonely!  The best part about no longer being preggers is no more trips to the bathroom at night or maybe its having the ability to eat what ever I want to :-)  or that the swelling is gone

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board? I would say savor every moment of their being small (even the frustrating ones) they grow up so fast, and get a moby wrap it will save your back and it makes the baby happy.

You should post too Saint City!!!!

SaintCity

1) how old is your LO?  4 weeks

2) Best part of your delivery? Worst part?  Best part? Everything.   I loved it.  Great nurses, it was pretty quick, my hospital is so nice - - amazing food, free massages for new mamas, complimentary toiletries and snack baskets.  Just so many nice people and lots of nice perks!  Worst part?  I know this sounds cheesy, but the worst part is knowing that this was my last baby so i won't be doing it again. 

3) Best part about life with baby? Worst?  Best?  Just snuggling with him and looking at him all day.  Worst?  I miss my 8 hours of sleep!  And dealing with an infant and a toddler is challenging!

4) Thing you miss most about being PG? Favorite part of no longer being PG?  Miss most?  Rubbing my belly and feeling baby moving around.  Going to my OB appts with my DD and making a day out of it.  We used to do something special after each appt -- mom and daughter lunch dates!  On the flip side, its nice to be able to eat things that were off limits while pg. 

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board?  enjoy your pregnancy, take lots of belly pics, enjoy your sleep, enjoy time with dh and don't get too hung up on a birth plan.  many times our LOs have plans of their own.

benniferbaby

jessandandy09:

1) how old is your LO? My little girl (Evelyn) is 7 weeks and 5 days old!

2) Best part of your delivery? Worst part? Best part was when her head came out, the worst was definitely the second to last push- I was sooo exhausted that I thought she would be stuck where she was and never come out, I told the doctor "I cant do anymore, I think I am done"

3) Best part about life with baby? Worst? Everything seems to be the best, but I especially love waking her up in the morning to nurse.  She smiles up at me and seems so exicted to see me, it is very cuddly. the worst is probably  rarely getting to eat a warm meal, it never fails that she is hungry or fussy if it is a meal time!

4) Thing you miss most about being PG? Favorite part of no longer being PG? oh I miss feeling her kick, my womb feels all lonely!  The best part about no longer being preggers is no more trips to the bathroom at night or maybe its having the ability to eat what ever I want to :-)  or that the swelling is gone

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board? I would say savor every moment of their being small (even the frustrating ones) they grow up so fast, and get a moby wrap it will save your back and it makes the baby happy.

You should post too Saint City!!!!

has it been 7 weeks already? wow!! I love reading these updates for you "graduates" ... can't wait to be one myself!

 

Irishsapphire

SaintCity:

1) how old is your LO? 7 weeks, 2 days

2) Best part of your delivery?  Worst part?  Hearing the news that I was finally going to be admitted to labor and delivery--the previous weeks, I was on hospital bedrest, and it was not easy being pregnant and bleeding.  Worst part--it took almost all night and there was a lot of bleeding and amniotic fluid that came out. 

3) Best part about life with baby?  Worst?  She is so much fun to dress up.  Worst part--sleep deprived when baby goes through slurpy fests during the night. 

4) Thing you miss most about being PG?  Favorite part of no longer being PG?  the excitement of getting ready for a baby.  But I do not miss the heartburn, bleeding during a pregnancy, and baby on my lungs--also the unknown of when she was going to be born.

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board? I was really going back and forth on the names Noelle or Caitlin.  I just kept asking everyone I knew their opinion on it.  And then when I was finally admitted to labor and delivery, the name of Noelle just seemed so natural so I finally decided to name her Noelle Elizabeth.  It was the perfect name for my baby girl. 

 Have a great day everyone!

jessandandy09

benniferbaby:

jessandandy09:

1) how old is your LO? My little girl (Evelyn) is 7 weeks and 5 days old!

2) Best part of your delivery? Worst part? Best part was when her head came out, the worst was definitely the second to last push- I was sooo exhausted that I thought she would be stuck where she was and never come out, I told the doctor "I cant do anymore, I think I am done"

3) Best part about life with baby? Worst? Everything seems to be the best, but I especially love waking her up in the morning to nurse.  She smiles up at me and seems so exicted to see me, it is very cuddly. the worst is probably  rarely getting to eat a warm meal, it never fails that she is hungry or fussy if it is a meal time!

4) Thing you miss most about being PG? Favorite part of no longer being PG? oh I miss feeling her kick, my womb feels all lonely!  The best part about no longer being preggers is no more trips to the bathroom at night or maybe its having the ability to eat what ever I want to :-)  or that the swelling is gone

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board? I would say savor every moment of their being small (even the frustrating ones) they grow up so fast, and get a moby wrap it will save your back and it makes the baby happy.

You should post too Saint City!!!!

has it been 7 weeks already? wow!! I love reading these updates for you "graduates" ... can't wait to be one myself!

 

58 days to go!!! Your little guy will be here soon and once they are born time just seems to go soooo fast.  Have you picked out a name for him?  I am a little behind on all of my board updates

FyreFlyeRush

SaintCity:

Would anyone object to an occasional PG>35 Grad check-in every once in a while?  Like, maybe if you gave birth within the last 9 months you are eligible?  (then at least someone on the current board might know you / remember you).

 Questions can change each time, but something along the lines of....

1) how old is your LO? - 3 weeks

2) Best part of your delivery?  Worst part? It was super fast! After a 30 hour labor the first time, 6 hours was great. Worst part - being stuck in bed with back labor. That was awful.

3) Best part about life with baby?  Worst? Best - I love him. Worst - Fear of SIDS.

4) Thing you miss most about being PG?  Favorite part of no longer being PG? I don't miss being pregnant at all. It was really hard this time. I love not being pregnant, but getting the feeling back in my hands rocks!!

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board? Shower everyday, and take at least one nap. Find a song, and sing it to LO every time you think about it.

 Have a great day everyone!

emberlee3

Aw, it's a sweet idea.  I'm up for it!

1) how old is your LO?  9 days

2) Best part of your delivery?  Worst part?  Best: it was quick (urgent c-section).  Worst: I felt really sick the whole time the epidural was in place.

3) Best part about life with baby?  Worst?  It's only been 9 days, but Alice is such a sweetie.  She is really mellow.  The worst was the horrible nipple pain/cracking/bleeding until we got the latch figured out.

4) Thing you miss most about being PG?  Favorite part of no longer being PG?  There is nothing I miss about being PG.  I do not enjoy it.

5) Any words of wisdom to share with the board?  Go with the flow.  Pregnancy, L&D, and motherhood are full of surprises.  You can only plan so much.

bridekimmie

My LO is now 7w4d; holy moly!  The best part of my delivery was the speed.  I was worried for a FTM I would be in labor forever; but went really fast! Worst part; truly can't say there was a worst part.  Everything went as planned and the pain was bearable.  The best part of life witih Gavin, is everyday.  I love seeing the new things he does everyday.  The worst part is his terrible sleeping.  He is getting better, slowly. I miss feeling Gavin's movements.  I love having my appetite back! Hated food my entire pregnancy, and the moment he was delivered it was back!  The words of wisdom I would like to pass along to y'all is listen to your body, it will tell you what to do.  And try not to listen to everyone telling you to do this, don't do that.  Do what you are comfortable with.  Best of luck to y'all!!!