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April 2013 Moms
WorkinWeezel
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*~*Thursday Ticker Change*~*
WorkinWeezel
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Good morning, lovelies!
Week/Fruit
Upcoming Appointments
Cheers/Jeers
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby?
STM- do you have any new concerns this time around?
Hope you are all feeling well! Enjoy another week! And North Eastern US mommas, please be careful witht he huge storm coming your way!!
Met: 1/21/2005
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
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Re: *~*Thursday Ticker Change*~*
Week/Fruit
30 weeks, and I'm a cucumber... I'm assuming that's by length.
Upcoming Appointments
I have on this Tuesday and I need to ask my doc about baby position. I forgot last time.
Cheers/Jeers
Cheers- still feeling really good. And I pooped. That's a huge plus for me! Still doing cardio at least 3x/week and yoga 2x/week, although the class that starts at 8pm is starting to kill me because I don't typically get to bed until 10ish and I get up at 5am. Not enough sleep! Also, I love, love, love seeing all the movement going on in my belly. I keep having something pointy- a heel? an elbow?- rub across the top of my belly and I think it's hilarious.
Jeers- heartburn! I vomit burped in my sleep two nights ago and it woke me up. Gross.
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby?
STM- do you have any new concerns this time around?
Not really, I am a go with the flow kind of girl when it comes to this. I am a control freak in every aspect of my life, but I know with baby I cannot control anything so I don't even try. It's kind of nice just letting it be!! I am a little concerned about adjusting to a new schedule with two kids instead of one though!
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
Week/Fruit 31- now in single digits of the week countdown. Pineapple.
Upcoming Appointments- I had a GREAT doctor?s appointment on Tuesday (which was drastic in comparison to 2 weeks ago). I was able to discuss with my doctor pediatrician recommendations, birth plan options, pre-admin, episiotomies, forceps, and doing what we can do get the army to release my husband to make it in time for the delivery. My next appointment is in 2 weeks.
Cheers-I was able to visit my husband for a long weekend. We are really trying to visit each other every 2 weeks. It was so nice to spend some quality time with him because I really miss him
Jeers- I am starting to stress about our upcoming move across the pond and putting the house on the market. There is so much to do, I am thinking about starting my maternity leave 3 weeks before my due date instead of working up until she arrives.
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? I just want my husband to be there. That is the main thing I?m concentrating on. I am praying the labor gods will be in my favor
I haven?t really thought any further past that point as far as ?what?s
in my control? I just hope the birth certificate and passport process runs
smoothly so that I don?t get stuck here for 2 months while my husband moves
without us.
Week/Fruit
28/eggplant! yay third trimester
Upcoming Appointments
2/19 with my new midwife. It's the second time that I'll be meeting with her and I really like her!
Cheers/Jeers
Bought a new house/ It needs a lot of work.. Its exciting that we get to renovate and really make it exactly what we want.. But I know it's also stressing us out trying to get it all set before the baby arrives!
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby?
Well I have committed to going without an epidural, so just believing in myself that I can manage the pain, and that baby will be in the right position so that I wont need a c-section. Breastfeeding- I really hope that goes well! And also just taking care of the baby in general. I have signed up for classes, so I hope that helps ease some of my worries and answers questions, but I've never cared for an infant, so its brand new territory for me!
Week/Fruit: 31 weeks/pineapple
Upcoming Appointments: Last growth ultrasound on Feb 19...baby is staying head down and measuring in the 50th percentile, which is great news!
Cheers/Jeers:
Cheers- FINALLY go the nursery painted, crib and change table assembled- yay! Poor DS thinks this is his 2nd room and keeps moving his toys in there!
Jeers- constipation is still an on-going issue, feeling uncomfortable almost 100% of the time now....and DS waking up in the middle of the night makes me wake up and I can't fall back asleep for HOURS! Can't believe we have 9 more weeks still
STM- do you have any new concerns this time around?DS was admitted to the NICU for 5 days after birth, I am really hoping this baby is different and can stay in our room at the hospital and come home with us. Of course, also concerned how DS (and our 2 cats) will handle the newest member of our little family...yikes!
Week/Fruit: 31 Weeks / Pineapple
Upcoming Appointments: Just had one earlier this week, so won't be going back for another 2 weeks.
Cheers/Jeers: Happy that I'm in the home stretch and down to the single digits! Hoping that the Dr. gives me the okay to go on a long road trip in a month.
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? Scared for a bad labor experience, scared for the recovery process, scared for how I will be functioning while being sleep deprived, scared for latching issues, basically I am concerned about EVERYTHING at this point because I have no idea what to expect.
Week/Fruit: 32 weeks and STILL a squash on both tickers. Annoying! I want a new vegetable!
Upcoming Appointments: I start weekly biophysical monitoring tomorrow morning, and I'm looking forward to getting a look at the little guy!
Cheers/Jeers: Cheers - we started baby class on Tuesday night and I really enjoyed it . Things are starting to feel really real! My first baby shower is on Saturday and I cant' wait! Jeers - I'm in a lot of physical discomfort all the time and my cankle swelling is out of control. I really dislike this part and wish that I could have had my showers while I was still looking cute and NOT hobbling around like a grandma. ;-)
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? I'm scared that my vagina will never be the same and that healing will take forever and then I will have to go back to work just as I'm getting in a groove. I'm scared about the tension / stress and that DH and I will snap at each other instead of being loving towards each other. I'm terrified of SIDS (friend lost her baby to this a couple of years ago).
Week/Fruit: 30W, Butternut squash (still?)
Upcoming Appointments: Nothing exciting. Had one this past Mon, so not another for another week & a half. Just the pee-in-the-cup kind. Although my BP was up a little bit to the highest its ever been at my last apt. Nothing to be worried about as its still relatively low (and I had a stressful weekend), but I am curious about it.
Cheers/Jeers: I have more jeers than cheers - poor sleeping, uncomfortable belly movements (this LO HURTS me when he/she moves around in there!), a dragging head cold that won't go away. But on the cheers side, my sciatic pain has gone away (knock on wood) and DD has been super cute lately.
STM- do you have any new concerns this time around? - That I won't have as easy a L&D and recovery as last time. Most of all, wondering how I'll manage my recovery, taking care of a newborn and a toddler, while moving houses!!
Yes, a big "Be Safe" to all you New England mama's! I was born during the "Blizzard of '78", and I keep seeing all these references to how this storm is supposed to compare to that one.
Upcoming Appointments: next one is one Valentine's Day. I've been told I should start rotating through the doctors at the practice since I don't know who will be delivering. Honestly, I'd rather stick with my NP because I love her. I could really care less who delivers me.
Cheers/Jeers: Got a cold Sunday because I jinxed myself and told my mom that I had gone seven months without getting sick. But the netipot has worked wonders and I'm feeling much better!
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? The biggest concern is the unknown. I really want to go med-free but am open to any interventions that are necessary. Also just the broad concern of not being a good parent/not being able to handle a newborn. I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful husband to help me through all the unknowns.
Upcoming Appointments: I have a 17p injection tonight, a breastfeeding class right after and my 30 week appt tomorrow
Cheers/Jeers: Cheering for feeling good pregnancy-wise, jeering my sore wrists from my mommy thumbs
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? I am worried that relatives will overstay their welcomes and wear me out, instead of being really helpful.
Enjoy another week!
Week/Fruit: 30 weeks, a cucumber
Upcoming Appointments: Weekly OB appt on Monday
Cheers/Jeers: Cheers- I made it to February! A month ago, none of my doctors thought baby would still be cooking at this point after 2 PTL scares. Jeers- Bed rest sucks. I'm bored laying in bed all day, broke from not working, and my hips are so so sore.
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? Honestly, everything, because there are so many unknowns; if the baby will come early, late or on time, if I'll be able to deliver vaginally, if there will be complications, if she'll be healthy when she arrives, if we'll have latching issues, how DH and I will adjust to being parents, how we'll handle the sleep deprivation, when I can finally return to work; the list just goes on and on.
BFP 01/01/2015, EDD 09/07/2015, CP
BFP 10/09/2015, EDD 06/01/2016, MC @ 7 weeks
BFP 03/12/2016, DD#2 born 11/15/2016
BFP 01/28/2019, EDD 09/29/2019
29 weeks, an acorn squash
Upcoming Appointments
On the 2 week schedule, but nothing exciting
Cheers/Jeers
Cheers - Baby gave her hardest kick yet last night while MH was holing my belly so he got to feel it, too!
Jeers - PNV went down the wrong pipe today and resulted in a big mess all over the kitchen counter and a few bills I have to send in. Whoops.
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby?
Mostly I'm worried about juggling family visits and breastfeeding/feeling overwhelmed. Our whole family lives 5+ hours away, so telling them to leave after just 30 minutes is going to be tough.
Week/Fruit: 32 weeks - squash!
Upcoming Appointments: Just had an appointment today, next one in 2 weeks.
Cheers/Jeers: Cheers- My appointment today was excellent. The doctor said that the baby is in perfect position, head down, and is measuring right on schedule. Jeers- my back hurts so bad! and even doing small stupid things like folding laundry really wears me out.
FTM- what concerns you the most about labor/delivery/bringing home baby? Everything! We went to the "caring for baby" class at the hospital last night, and although I successfully diapered and swaddled an anatomically correct fake baby, I feel even less prepared for dealing with a newborn! There's just so much to do and worry about, it's overwhelming. Everyone I talk to assures me that instinct will kick in and I'll be fine -- I hope they're right!