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~*Weekly PG Check-in*~
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join or update this list, please post here with your Nestie name, EDD, and
prediction of baby's sex, actual sex if you know, or if it's a surprise!
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T&P sent to sandieleeann
Congratulations to Moniejoy on the birth of her baby girl!
Question of the week:
What are your delivery day fears (other than the obvious ones)?
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Updates: How is everything going? Please share any updates you might have, including a recent bump pic!
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amyinaustin ? 1/26/12 (girl)
Mrs.Froggianna ? 1/31/12 (boy)
Jess.O ? 2/1/12 (girl)
Balihaigirl ? 2/13/12 (girl)
Abh1977 ? 2/20/12 (surprise)
HSartteach ? 3/17/12 (surprise)
Fjaril ? 3/17/12
Baileybaby2010 ? 3/17/12
Angelaggie ? 3/31/12 (girl)
Esbeek ? 4/7/12 (boy)
FusionLMT ? 4/14/12 (girl)
Funkymonkeyohyeahhh ? 4/15/12
UTbride06 ? 4/20/12 (surprise)
Dapo2004 ? 4/21/12 (guess is girl)
Sweetdreams2000 ? 4/21/12 (girl)
FoxyHoff ? 4/22/12 (guess is boy)
Leigha23 ? 4/27/12 (boy)
Atlantic ? 4/27/12 (identical twin boys)
Michelleaxo ? 5/5/12 (girl)
Texasbeachbride ? 5/19/12 (surprise)
luluAXA - 05/26/12
justsummie- 6/3/12 (guess is boy)
August8080 ? 6/7/12 (girl twins)
nikison - 6/14/12 (boy)
kellenickle ? 6/17/12 (surprise)
Kitkatishbakk ? 6/21/12
ashleybritton ? 6/22/12 (guess is girl)
Rach03k ? 6/30/12
thethomps - 7/5/12
ndluvsrk - 7/9/12
kirknsarah-8/16/12
SareBear30 ? 8/20/12
Here are the current standings: Team Blue: 5, Team Pink: 8, Team Green: 4
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Re: ~*Weekly PG Check-in*~
Just got a BFP today. Very anxious (I hate the 1st tri!) but so thrilled.
EDD (for now, OB may have a different one) is 9/26.
We will be Team Green.
QOTW: I really want to do hypnobirthing and be as med free as possible, but I'm worried I'm going to get a migraine day of (or during) and not be able to handle it all. I can't imagine pushing with a migraine. Just moving hurts. Reassure me this won't happen!
Updates: we told most of the family last weekend and are telling close friends as we see them. We've decided (at least for now) not to do the screening and just roll the dice that everything will be ok. If it isn't, we will deal with it then. I don't think DH would want to terminate, and I'm scared of doing an amnio or cvs (for multiple reasons) so knowing we have a higher risk will just freak me out. But as the weeks go on, that may change!
I actually have a bump pic today! Yay for colder weather - I can bust out the sweater dresses again before they don't fit.
Updates: Not much to report on - I think nesting might be kicking in - I've been crazy on Pinterest and DIYing a bunch of stuff for the nursery. I've even convinced DH to help me on some of it.
I'm debating on whether to get professional maternity/newborn photos done now. I originally didn't think I'd get them, but now I'm wondering if I'll regret it if I don't get them.
QOTW: I think I'm mainly worried that DH might freak out/pass out during the delivery process. He says he's not squeamish, but I know that's not quite true.
Congrats EMTX!! I'm so excited for you!!
Congrats on your baby girl, moniejoy!
QOTW: I don't really have as many fears this time. I guess I'm afraid to tear worse than I did last time. I keep having bad dreams about it. Or for something to go wrong with the baby...I just don't want to think about it.
Updates: I'm feeling pretty beat these days. I'm not getting any sleep -- waking up at least 5x a night to pee and I cannot get comfortable to save my life. I'm completely scatterbrained most of the day and it's hard for me to concentrate at work. I put in my notice last week and have another 3-ish weeks of work left (unless for some miracle I go into labor early).
Nothing too much to report. At my 35w appt last week I was only 1cm dilated and not effaced at all.... pretty much what I expected. I have another appt today so we'll see if anything else is happening, although I've pretty much accepted the fact that I'm probably going to go overdue again and I'm okay with it (at least for now).
Best of luck to everyone else here!
Congrats to EMTX and Monie!
QOTW: Oh...this pregnancy has been so different than my last (easy) one. I have a lot of fears about being induced (which I will be, unless i go into spontaneous early labor). I'm fearful of pushing one baby out, only to end up with a c-section for the second (double-whammy recovery), or of having a c-section at all (if neither baby cooperates ahead of time), or of doing ALL the labor part and induction part, just to end up with a c-section (which is plenty likely). Last time, I really wanted to go vaginally, it was really important to me. This time, I kinda wish I could just schedule a c-section and be done with it -- just because the chances are good I'll have one anyway. Of course, plenty of people push two babies out too, so that's also possible, and it would be great not to have to recover from surgery!
Updates: Heartburn. Always heartburn. I switched doctors (may have been in my update last week) and like her A LOT more than my previous doctor. Of course, I'm delivering at one of the largest hospitals in the country, with 58 OBs on staff, so it's entirely possible/pretty likely she won't be the one delivering me...but I still feel better in their care overall. She is planning to induce me at 36 or 37 weeks (after that, the risks start to outweight the benefits, and their shared placenta can get "tired"). I'm pretty much still exhausted. It's depressing, I feel like I will never not be tired again. I will have my next u/s on Friday. At 30 weeks, I start having them less often because the risks of twin to twin transfusion go down (this is a relief -- and I'm getting close!)
Hope everyone is doing well!
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Photo by Melissa Glynn
QOTW: I am trying not to think about the whole labor thing yet, honestly. My sister is 34 weeks and the baby has already dropped and she's uncomfortable, if not in outright pain, all the time. That scares me. Actual delivery..... I'm just not going there yet.
Update: I'm feeling better, although I'm having pretty bad sour mouth. I'm still eating every 30 minutes or so, but I can eat more normal things instead of just bland stuff. Now I want sandwiches all the time. I had an ultrasound yesterday and could see the little arms and legs, and the baby squirming around in there. Amazing! The heartbeat was 176, and my sister sees this as further confirmation that it's a girl. I still have no predictions about gender.
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Congrats Monie! And ditto t&p to sandieleeann.
QOTW: I'm afraid that (for some stupid reason) this baby will be breech and I won't be able to have a natural birth like I did last time. Completely unfounded and I would do everything to try and turn the baby before the due date. Also, I'm afraid he/she will come early and my parents won't be here yet and we'll be scrambling to find someone to watch V while we go to the hospital.
Updates: I have no bump pic. It still looks like I ate too much at dinner last night.
Come on, bump! And, I'll be honest, I'm getting tired of the food aversions. I'd just like to be able to eat normally again. I think my exhaustion is going away, though, which is a really good thing!
Can you add me to the list? EDD is 9/4/2012 and this baby will be a surprise!
QOTW: No real fears right now, but I'm sure the more I read, the more those will become apparent.
Update: This is the first morning I've woken up without bad nausea, but who knows if it will be a trend or if it's just a one day thing. I'm super congested and having trouble breathing through my nose at night. Also, my pants are getting tighter already.
We've told DH's parents, his sister, and my sister but we still have to tell my parents, which will hopefully be this weekend. A few of our close friends in town already know but we're keeping most of the rest in the dark until about 12 weeks.
Congrats to Monie!
Lots of hugs and t&p for Sandieleeann.
QOTW: My fear this time around is that I might have to have a c-section after 2 vaginal deliveries. My babies seem to come out sunny side up, so if this baby has a big head, I'm worried that there won't be any other option than a c-section.
(Now, this is not to say that there's anything wrong with a c-section. But I've already had 2 successful vaginal deliveries, so that's my perspective).
Updates: Feeling great. 2nd tri is my best friend. Got to see baby yesterday at my ob appt and little jellybean had his/her legs crossed, so not even a guess at the sex at this point.
I still haven't officially announced to everyone yet. I have a new manager at work, so I'm waiting for things to settle down before I hit them with this information.
Congrats to all!
QOTW: My biggest fear is my DH won't be here. Since he works a minimum of 2 hours away on location and doesn't always have service on his phone it is a possibility. I told his boss that during March DH is not allowed to be further than 3 hours away (he's usually 5) and that I'll need the satellite phone number for location. I need DH there and I know he doesn't want to miss it at all. He said the second he gets the call he's leaving location no matter where they are on the job.
Update: Passed the 3 hour glucose test. Getting bigger. Just about 10 weeks to go! My first shower is in 2 weeks and I'm super excited about that. I'm starting to get uncomfortable all the time trying to sleep. And I swear this girl never stops moving. My belly moves so much it looks like it's haveing seizures! DH is being great and is starting to get really excited. He rubs my belly a lot and talks about her. It's too cute.
Congrats to Monie and TheMcCombies!
T&P to Sandieleeann
Update: Feeling good! And SO happy about that! Ahh, it's nice to feel normal again! I am so so so much bigger than I was with DS at this point in the pregnancy. I need to figure out how to do a PIP and post a bump comparison. It's crazy.
QOTW: Oh man, I have a lot of fears about this! Going into pregnancy, I was totally confident--I mean I had a fantastic L&D with my son, no meds just like I wanted and he was 9 lbs, 8 oz, so I knew my body could handle a big baby just fine. This time around with twins, there are so many variables and I want so badly to have a med-free vaginal delivery again. I feel confident that my OB will give me every opportunity to do that and I know I'll do everything I can to prepare my body, to get the babies into position, etc. But there's just a lot to think about. We're gonna dive into our hypnobirthing practice again soon--go through my book and notebook and start listening to my affirmation and relaxation and I'm actually really looking forward to it. I think it will help me feel more confident about birthing these girls!
Update: Things are going well! 99% sure it's our third boy! So that's exciting
I'm annoyed that I'm gaining weight faster than I have before, but I have to keep reminding myself that this is also the first time I've started pregnancy at a healthy weight, so it's probably to be expected that it'll be different. I just don't want it to be a nightmare to lose it after the baby is here. BFing worked really well with Charlie though, so hopefully that will do the trick again.
QOTW: You know it's funny, I honestly don't really have any fears this time around. Last time I was worried about developing HELLP syndrome again but I didn't, so it's not all that likely it would happen now. Last time I was worried that VBAC wouldn't happen but it did, so I'm confident it will again. Last time I was beside myself freaking out about what to do with Leo during labor, but this time we have my ILs right here in town...so basically I'm feeling really calm and confident about everything this time around. It's nice actually
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Congrats and Thoughts to all!
@Sara: I had horrible migraines before I was pregnant with H and had 1 while pregnant with him and that was that. He's almost 4 and I haven't had another migraine, maybe you'll get lucky like me
QOTW: I'm not really afraid of any of it. If things go well, I get to try vbac, if not it's a repeat C, either way I get a happy baby. So far, I'm just going to wing it
QOTW: My biggest fear is DH not being in town when I go into labor. He's got one more day trip to Dallas on Monday and then he's sticking closer to home.
Updates: Saw the doc today and turns out my fear isn't all that unfounded. I am 3 cm on the inside, 4-5 cm on the outside (who knew there were layers??) and Butterbean's head is engaged. Doc says it will be a week or less. Yikes!! The part that freaked me out a bit--and this is where the Dallas trip makes me nervous--she said if my water breaks to get in the car immediately and call her on the way. I'm Group B neg. so it's all about not birthing this baby at home or in the car.
She also said that as soon as my contractions are 8 minutes apart to call her and go to the hospital.
If I make it to my next appointment (next Wednesday) and there's any further progress she's sending me straight to the hospital. She said at that point they'll break my water and let my body take over. She did say that I can opt to keep trucking along, but if I do I need to be okay with the fact that I may have to deliver at another (i.e. closer) hospital. So we'll see! Here's hoping for an uneventful weekend. She's OOT and I have one last hair appointment to make
Update: just had our a/s an everything looks great! I brought DD and she was so excited to see the baby (for about 4 min, then she just wanted to play on my phone.)
. I am feeling huge- I started showing so much earlier this time and feel like I look like I did when I was 7 months with DD. Oh, and team pink!
QOTW: I had such a great L&D with DD, I think I'm mostly afraid that this one won't be the same! I'm afraid my expectations are too high this time around.
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Update: Just trucking along still
QOTW: Not going to stress about it, but it looks like I am heading for a RCS since DD is measuring quite large already. We'll do another scan or two and measure her some more, but I am A-OK w/ a RCS if she is too big.
T&P sandieleann
Big congrats Monie!
QOTW: Umm, right now my biggest fear is pooping on the table. I know in the moment I probably won't care less but...
Update: Had an appt yesterday, everything looked good. I am picking out decor for the nursery and am so excited about it! I hope I can make it look the way I want, I'm not very decorative. Hopefully registering this weekend.
T&P for Sandie. Congrats to Monie and to our newest bfp!!!
QOTW: I'm trying not to have any fears and to stay positive I will have my vbac--I WILL have my vbac and not have to be transferred to the hospital. Otherwise, I am not really worried about anything.
UPDATE: Tiny is moving like crazy and it totally bugs me out. I had and u/s last week to check on my placenta placement, and all is good. I am uber tired by the end of the school day and I never want to do anything once I get home. Unfortunately, I have to stop that attitude or I will never be ready for my sub. I turned in my fmla paperwork today and officially stated when I would leave. Everyday my students ask how much longer. I think I need to put up a countdown for them. I can't believe I am at 8.5 weeks left. It's crazy!
Congrats everyone! Kinda freaking out that my name is at the top of the list this time. Yikes.
We have a scheduled C-section for Friday but our little girl is a tad ahead of schedule. Been losing the fairy cork for a few days, contractions out the wazoo but they are not regular. Now at 4cm, 50% effaced, Dr told us today that he will see us Friday at the latest but possibly sooner. I would LOVE for labor to start on its own before the c-section, but we will see. All my projects are done, mom is already in town to help w/ DD#1 and my hair has been cut/colored, pedicure done yesterday. So now I'm just in the wait and see mode. My only fear, is just generalized anxiety for the surgical aspects of a c-section. My Dr is completely on board w/ a "natural c-section" as much as the hospital will allow, so I would be disappointed if none of that worked out - but my main goal is to hold/nurse DD as soon as they pull her out and I hope that will work out. It's all still very surreal to me, and I don't think it will all really hit me until I am holding our new DD in my arms - it's crazy!
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EDD 9/24/12
Congrats to Moniejoy and T&P to SandieLeeann
QOTW: Right now, the only fear I am really having is miscarrying. I just don't want anything to go wrong. I can't even look forward to delivery just yet since I have so long to go still!
And I just want a healthy baby but I am secretly crossing my fingers for a little girl.
TTC #1 since February 2011
BFP #1 1/14/12 EDD 9/24/12 m/c at 8w4d on 2/20/12
March 2012- Dx with PCOS, started metformin
July 2012- SA completely normal
Updates: We were dead wrong about thinking this baby was a girl...it's a boy! I am so excited and completely shocked! Other than that there's not too much going on. We've been buying things and put the crib together so that's been fun.
QOTW: I am terrified about my lady bits splitting open. I'm more afraid of a severe tear than of labor pains, contractions, and pushing combined.
12 dpo: HCG = 184 Progesterone = 34
14 dpo: HCG = 529 Progesterone = 24.6
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