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August 2011 Moms
Monday pregnancy progress survey!
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Re: Monday pregnancy progress survey!
How Far Along: 24 weeks, 2 days
Size of Baby: Papaya
Best baby-related moment last week: all my family rubbing my tummy over the weekend (nope it doesn't creep me out)
Maternity Clothes: pants are all maternity, tops wearing whatever still fits and sun dresses from last year still fit most were empire waist
Movement: he moves in phases really busy for 3 days then slows down and just flutters for 3 days (which makes me super nervous)
Complaints?: It was a little hard to shave the nether region
How was your sleep this week?: Once I wake up to pee its been hard to fall back to sleep
Belly Button In or Out: In looks the same as it always has
Cravings: Whatever I feel like eating I eat
Nursery Progress: Hahahaha is this a joke. The furniture is in boxes in my dining room. (nursery is Boston Red Sox theme) I did pick up a baseball lamp and a small Red Sox table to put next to the rocking chair. Electrician is at the house today.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? Hoping for SAHM for at least the first 2-3 years
Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? SO couldn't be more excited. He kisses my belly good morning and good night and talks to my belly all the time. He is starting to feel a little stressed with all the home renovations but other than that all is good with him.
How Far Along: 23 weeks
Size of Baby: apparently a papaya
Best baby-related moment last week: kicks so hard i could see them
Maternity Clothes: love 'em
Movement: tons! getting stronger every day.
Complaints?: still the same : my poor pelvis is killing me
How was your sleep this week?: i had a pretty bad cold all week, so sleep wasn't so great...
Belly Button In or Out: still in!
Cravings: meat... and veggies
Nursery Progress: we're keeping the nursery as it is and moving DD into her new big-girl room... hopefully a month or so before the baby gets here
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? i get a year off for mat leave - then we'll decide. I may do the SAHM thing if DH's job goes the way its supposed to. fingers crossed!!
How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? he's well prepared. Anxious for the little guy to get here.
How Far Along: Almost 22 weeks
Size of Baby: Dunno, whatever fruit is for 22 weeks lol
Best baby-related moment last week: finding a recliner slipcover in the perfect shade of blue
Maternity Clothes: Yup. All the time
Movement: Yes, esp. after eating
Complaints?: None really, still waiting for 2nd tri energy boost
How was your sleep this week?: It was ok. I woke up frequently, but got some blocks of sleep
Belly Button In or Out: In
Cravings: Steak and A1
Nursery Progress: Painted and furniture is in.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? Daycare
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? So far, so good. He is excited.
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How Far Along: 23 weks
Size of Baby: 7-8 inches
Best baby-related moment last week: Sitting with my DH and DD with the dopplar listening to baby's heartbeat. DD likes to hold the dopplar.
Maternity Clothes: All pants and most shirts
Movement: several times a day everyday. Coughing really wakes the baby up
Complaints?: Hip pain, out of breath, hard to roll over at night
How was your sleep this week?: seems to be getting less and less
Belly Button In or Out: top is out, bottom is in
Cravings: no real 'cravings', favorite food: lettuce salad with french and ranch dressing
Nursery Progress: Havent even started, baby will share room with DD
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? SAHM
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? he loves the changes in my body, we have done this before so he pretty much knows what to expect.
How Far Along: 23w 1d
Size of Baby: 11inches?
Best baby-related moment last week: sitting in my new glider in his almost finished nursery for the first time
Maternity Clothes: for 2 months now!
Movement: he's all over the place in there
Complaints?: only when I'm whiny. back hurts, feet hurt, cant sleep...the norm
How was your sleep this week?: awful
Belly Button In or Out: half way so far. I'm hoping it stays in!
Cravings: haven't had ANY yet
Nursery Progress: 99% finished
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? mom and mom in law
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? He's overly cautious still, driving me crazy. I thought he'd be more helpful with chores and making me less crazy- but nope!
How Far Along: 22w4d
Size of Baby: What does my ticker say? A mango or something?
Best baby-related moment last week: Sunday morning, my H felt the baby kick for the first time. Was totally awesome.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, 100% completely. Non-maternity just makes me look whale-tastic.
Movement: Lots...especially today I noticed. I love it. I keep telling baby to keep it up!
Complaints?: Sore hips at night from sleeping on my side, starting to swell in the feet and worry about veins, so I'm sporting fancy compression socks today.
How was your sleep this week?: Just fine, other than the occassionaly bathroom break, and the sore hips from side-sleeping.
Belly Button In or Out: Still in, but flattening noticeably.
Cravings: Milkshakes. Specifically, Jack in the Box Oreo cookie milkshakes
Nursery Progress: We picked and bought a paint. I've picked a fabric pattern, and am just waiting for a couple fabric weight samples to pick my final order for making curtains and a crib skirt. The crib and mattress are ordered. We're buying the other furniture next weekend.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? We have a deposit on a fabulous, wonderful, amazing, couldn't-imagine-better daycare for our baby. I'm so thrilled with it. Just wish it wasn't so dern expensive, but it's worth it and I'll give up cable, iPhone, just about anything to keep it.
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? Love it, he's been great. My BFF was over last night with her twin 5 month old boys....this morning, my H said holding them was "like a revelation" to him. He is so excited and eager and ready. He's more ready than me. I'm ready, but have moments of feeling scared to death (of how baby will change everything)...he is just purely excited and happy. I love it. I am more in love with him for all of it than ever before
How Far Along: 25 weeks 1 day
Size of Baby: Eggplant
Best baby-related moment last week: The night my DH and I laid in bed and recorded ethan kicking
Maternity Clothes: About 90% of what I wear is maternity
Movement: Looooots of movement! He never has me worried because he moves around all day!
Complaints?: Sides/back hurts when I sleep and the headaches are starting to get really annoying!
How was your sleep this week?: It was okay.. he definitely lets me know when he wants me to switch sides because he kicks me in the ribs!
Belly Button In or Out: In but it's getting shallower and shallower!
Cravings: None really so far.. but when someone talks about food or I see it on tv I usually crave THAT
Nursery Progress: Painted it blue last weekend and put the crown molding up.. it looks amazing!
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? I will be taking Ethan with me to work bc I'm a nanny. Then in January when I start back to school full-time he'll be going to my MIL and my DH at their accounting office when I'm in class.
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? He's doing pretty great. He understands when I need help with something or when I can't help him as much with stuff around the nursery
How Far Along: 22w 1d
Size of Baby: Papaya
Best baby-related moment last week: DH was able to feel the baby kick! He was so excited about this and it was fun to see his face.
Maternity Clothes: Mostly, this is all I wear. I have some empire waist things that I still wear as well though.
Movement: I feel her moving around a lot more now!
How was your sleep this week?: I slept OK. It is getting harder to get comfortable at night.
Belly Button In or Out: In, but barely.
Cravings: Fruit and on occasion, pizza.
Nursery Progress: We have painted the room, built the crib, and this this past weekend DH started prepping the other furniture to be painted.
Have you decided on childcare? We are hoping I will be able to stay home for at least the first year.
How is your SO/Husband doing with all the changes so far? He loves it all. He has been so excited through the whole pregnancy.
How Far Along: 24wks this week! Can't wait to hit V-Day!
Size of Baby: I'm not sure of his weight, they never told us. But according to all the baby sites he should be about a foot long now
Best baby-related moment last week: Just getting projects together for when baby arrives & everyone all excited for us at Easter, especially with the growing tummy!
Maternity Clothes: Nope. Just using the Be-Band and empire waisted tops
Movement: TONS. Getting stronger and stronger. I love watching him poke at my stomach
Complaints?: Honestly I've been feeling great, I haven't even had many headaches lately. Sometimes i'll get foot/leg cramps, but only if I overdo it with our projects. I hope this lasts!!!!
How was your sleep this week?: Haven't had any problems sleeping either! I feel pretty lucky.
Belly Button In or Out: In, but definitely not as deep as it once was
Cravings: Nothing in particular lately...
Nursery Progress: Painting's been done for a while, and hardwood flooring being put in this week. Furniture was ordered several weeks ago so just waiting for that. We purchased the bedding/decorations a while ago too, so as soon as we get the furniture we'll set everything up
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? We are waiting til maternity leave to officially decide, but as of right now, looks like I will be becoming a SAHM for a while, maybe working part time here and there til our kids start school.
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? He's been great. We've had a loss before so this is sort of the 2nd time around, but I didn't get anywhere near this far the first time around. DH is doing great though, he loves to feel the baby move and talk to the baby.
How Far Along: 22w1d
Size of Baby: bannana I think
Best baby-related moment last week: buying the outfit to bring him home in!
Maternity Clothes: All the time! I have some cute lil sun dresses if the weather will ever get nice I can wear them.
Movement: he has been moving a lot the past few days. I think that he likes to party! haha
Complaints?: My feet are starting to swell and that is not fun. Also getting out of breath just walking across the room!
How was your sleep this week?: Pretty good.
Belly Button In or Out: Still in. My mom said that hers never went out so maybe mine wont.
Cravings: Eggs
Nursery Progress: It is moving along...slow but sure!
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? a friend of mine watches kids at her house she is saving a spot for lil Garrett
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? Like I have said before my story is a lil diff to them most. My bf who is not the baby daddy is awesome, helpful and excited.
How Far Along:25 weeks today
Size of Baby:Size of a Eggplant
Best baby-related moment last week:Easter Dinner Baby letting me know I ate way to much lol
Maternity Clothes:I tend to get new items every time I see my pop on Saturday
Movement:Plenty and Loving it
Complaints?:Oye my lower back and Can't get enough sleep
How was your sleep this week?:No sleeping in this past weekend. I am tired.
Belly Button In or Out:Innie
Cravings:Nothing dramatic...
Nursery Progress:A work in progress
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)?My Honey will be a SAHD
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far?I am so thankful for my Babe. LeRoy is so helpful & Loving<3
How Far Along: 24 wks 2 days
Size of Baby: Papaya I think, but baby is measuring 25 wks 2 days. at the doc.
Best baby-related moment last week:Hub felt kick for the first time.
Maternity Clothes: Mostly just mat. pants.
Movement: Tons of movement throughout the day
Complaints?: The instant crying! WTH I've become psycho.
How was your sleep this week?: OK, not as bad as the previous weeks.
Belly Button In or Out: in
Cravings: cream of wheat with brown sugar.
Nursery Progress: cleaned room out, gonna pick out paint... that's about it.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? day care 2 days a week. at home the rest of the time.
ETA: Additio n: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? pretty good.
How Far Along: 25wks3days
Size of Baby: not sure I would have to look that up
Best baby-related moment last week: feeling LO kick and move all the time
Maternity Clothes: Yep about 95% maternity clothes only a few pre-pregnancy clothes
Movement: starts in the morning about 5am until 9am and then in the afternoon 3-5pm and then right before bed at 9pm
Complaints?: its been really warm here and since there is no AC it was a little miserable until it cooled off at night time
How was your sleep this week?: so so some nights are better than others
Belly Button In or Out: still in
Cravings: none, but I havnt had any at all during my pregnancy
Nursery Progress: the furniture is in there but that is about it
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? I will be staying home for at least the first year and then some sort of daycare
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? He seems to be doing ok, he is impatient and wants LO here now, I keep telling him that time is moving fast enough
How Far Along: 22 weeks 4 days
Size of Baby: prob 1lb or so
Best baby-related moment last week: kicking
Maternity Clothes: oh goodness yes... I would die if not. Need a few more though
Movement: Yes, except the last couple days ... not as much. But still moving.
Complaints?: No sleep, very tired, SOOO emotional
How was your sleep this week?: not good. my entire side falls asleep =/
Belly Button In or Out: in
Cravings: Subway
Nursery Progress: absolutely nothing
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? Hubby is staying home w/ her.
Hubby is excited.... wish he would rub my back and feet more though =(
How Far Along: 22 weeks, 1 day!
Size of Baby: 1 pound
Best baby-related moment last week: Hubby felt a HUGE kick (not just the subtle flicks like he had before)
Maternity Clothes: Still in prepregnancy pants, but those days are numbered!
Movement: Lots! Baby is most active at night when I lie in bed, in the mornings when I wake up, and after I eat. Movements are getting really strong too!
Complaints?: My parents visited last week, and I was an emotional wreck when they left. I literally cried for a day and a half...crazy hormones.
How was your sleep this week?: Awesome...still able to sleep on my tummy!
Belly Button In or Out: In
Cravings: Watermelon, Strawberries, Grilled Fish and Veggies, Whole Grain Breads and Cereals
Nursery Progress: Done! We're Team Green and went with a Winnie the Pooh theme and light yellow walls.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? I will stay at home as long as I can and my employer allows teleworking, so I will make use of that as much as I can. We'll either use family or a nanny on days I can't be with Baby all of the time.
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? Pretty good, and getting better day by day. We started a Bradley Method class, so his sensitivity and willingness to pitch in/help me relax have come a long way since we started.
How Far Along: 26 weeks 1 day! My ticker is one day off
Size of Baby: eggplant about 14 1/2 inches and 2 pounds according to most sites!
Best baby-related moment last week: Finally reaching double digits until my little girl's due date.
Maternity Clothes: All the time. Just ordered some new ones for my upcoming shower
Movement: She is very active. Especially at night and early morning
Complaints?: Besides the acne that makes me look like I'm 16 again, the back pain is getting rough. I am a RN and constantly on my feet so the back pain is starting to get worse
How was your sleep this week?: Most nights it is okay but I do have trouble staying comfortable.
Belly Button In or Out: An outie at this point.
Cravings: Anything cold. Icecream, snowcones, ice pops etc...
Nursery Progress: All the big things are finished. Crib is up. Carpet and curtains are there. Just waiting for DH to paint some of the furniture that we are using to white. Also waiting to see what we get from the shower for room decor.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? We are going with in home child care from a good friend of the family.
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? DH is great. I think at this point he is getting much more excited since he can now feel his little girl kicking. He has been so supportive and sweet the entire pregnancy so far.
How Far Along: 24 weeks
Size of Baby: Not sure, at 18 weeks he was 6 inches, 8 oz.
Best baby-related moment last week: Went to Disney Worls and thought it was cool that Grayson was there with us, even though he was in my tummy
Maternity Clothes: Been in them since about 12 weeks.
Movement: Lots of movement and real hard kicks now
Complaints?: Stomach hurts on the sides from stretching, lots of pressure on my bladder, starting to swell
How was your sleep this week?: Awful. Was away and in a hotel with my snoring husband. He has been in the gust room for a few months since becoming pregnant so I can get a better sleep. He Jjust had a sleep test so we can get him help and get him out of the soon to be nursery.
Belly Button In or Out: In, but getting ready to pop I think
Cravings: none
Nursery Progress: bought everything, but nothing is in the room yet.
Have you decided on childcare (daycare, nanny, in-home, family, SAHM, etc.)? SAHM
ETA: Addition: How is your SO/Husband doing with all of the changes so far? This is our second, but he is excited to have a boy.