Pregnancy Check-In

ATXmommas · November 2013

How far along and EDD?

Also, have any updates, questions, or anything else you want to share?

QOTD: Any service members or veterans, in particular, you are thinking about today?

ATXmommas · November 2013

10 days away from my due date! Of course, that doesn't mean little one will be here within 10 days.

I'll be honest. I truly don't want our baby to get here before he's ready, but I'm feeling done. I'm uncomfortable most of the time, though I'm continuing to sleep okay for the most part. Walking is super uncomfortable because of the pressure on my pelvic floor, but I'm trying to force myself to get in at least 20 minutes a day (at least on the days I don't do yoga) because I know it is beneficial to get labor started. I also cooked some yesterday, which was more time on my feet. I've also started drinking red raspberry leaf tea, taking evening primrose oil, and I ordered Dr. Christopher's Birth Prep (at rec of my doctor). Think I'm also going to try to get in an acupuncture treatment today (and get more aggressive with acupuncture if due date comes and goes without baby). I think my biggest fear right now is not going into labor and having to get induced.

All of this physical discomfort is taking a toll on my emotionally. Friday was a really rough day and I broke down crying that evening. The last couple of days have been better. But, I'm really not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow.

So…. all of this kinda reminds me of a week or two before my marathon that I ran in December 2011. The training for this marathon was brutal - it took place during the hottest year on record in Austin. We ran through the entire summer, which ended up being more than like 80 days in a row of 100+ degree weather. And, of course, the mileage for marathon training is intense. I was feeling done a couple of weeks before the race and just wanted the race to be over already. Of course, I needed those extra couple of weeks to taper and let my body recover before race day. I'm trying to think of this home stretch in the same way. This is time to slow down and get physically and mentally prepared for what's about to happen.

If you read all that, thanks for listening. I hate to complain because I know what a blessing it is to be carrying this little one to term. And, he WILL be here soon!

QOTD: My paternal grandfather served in WWII. He died in 2005. Thinking of him today.

KH826 · November 2013

@ATXmommas - I am so sorry that you are feeling so uncomfy. Just think, after today you will be in the single digits in terms of our countdown to your EDD. How exciting! I hope that you can rest and take it easy these next couple of weeks. Let Z take care of you, and do not push yourself to go to work if you feel like you just can't do it. I know that is easier said than done, but hopefully you will be able to rest and take care of yourself before your LO arrives in the next couple of weeks. Sending you hugs and positive thoughts!

So, as for me, I am 10w5d today. EDD is 6/3/14. Seems forever away, but I am sure time will fly by. I had a bit of a whirlwind weekend (as I just talked about in my late GTKY post), and I was feeling pretty well fried yesterday. Today isn't much better. I didn't sleep well last night, so I am feeling uber exhausted, and I was pretty sick this AM. I am bummed b/c I wasn't sick this weekend, and I thought maybe I had turned the corner. Glad that I wasn't sick while we were away at the wedding, but a little bummed that the sickness seems to be back this AM.

I have 2 appointments next week. My next OB appointment is on Monday the 18th, and then the NT scan and genetic screening is on Thursday the 21st. Next Tuesday will also mark the 12 week mark, so next week feels like it will be a big week. I think we have decided to call aunts and uncles/extended family next week who don't already know and tell them about the pregnancy, and then on Thanksgiving we are going to make it FB official. I think that is the plan as of right now. Although a lot of people already know. Woops! We ended up telling several of our friends this weekend at the wedding...

QOTD: I have a lot of different family members who have served over the years, but my maternal grandfather is the one who I was closest to. He was in the navy during the Korean War. Also, my younger sister's boyfriend is in the Navy. They are still in college, but he has committed to serving in the Navy for 8 years after he graduates (they are paying for college)... he is majoring in statistics and engineering, and he plans to work on submarines. He is a great kid, and I don't doubt that he and my sister are in it for the long run together even though they are young. I think it will be really hard on them to deal with trainings and deployments after graduation, but I am sure they will get through it. It is a very different life than anything that I am used to, but I give them both a lot of credit for how they are looking at it. So while he isn't a veteran yet, and is just starting out, I think of him today too.

mwagner25 · November 2013

@ATXmommas, I completely understand. I am right there with you and all the discomfort. I find myself everyday thinking that today would be a great birthday..... but alas, no baby yet.

@KH826, good luck next week! That's all kind of big exciting stuff.

I am right on track with ATXmommas, 38 going on 39 weeks this week and ten days till my due date. I almost broke down after my OB appt last week when I found out I was soft but still not dilated. I feel like I am back to overanalyzing every symptoms in hopes that it could be the onset of true labor (it actually reminds me a lot of how I was when we were TTC and every little cramp or symptom I paid uber close attention to). At my OB appt last week they also started talking induction, the ideal induction time (per my OB) would be at 41 weeks which falls on Thanksgiving, so if we get to that point we will have to make a decision to induce earlier that week when I am only 40 weeks and some change or wait until *gasp* DECEMBER! All of it stresses me out and just makes me want to do anything I can to get labor started. I am walking, bouncing on a yoga ball, nesting like crazy, but my contractions still haven't changed into true labor contractions yet. I keep saying that 11/12/13 would be a great birthday... lets see if he listens.

I am off work today so time to get my butt in gear and start walking, cleaning, and cooking. Keep your fingers crossed that something happens soon cuz I am so done at this point and just want to hold my baby.

QOTD: I always think about my cousins on this day who have/are serving. They enrolled so young and it is amazing how they have changed and been forced to grow up from their experiences.

healz413 · November 2013

Meanwhile I am open to suggestions on ways to entertain myself here..I've got plenty of books to read, a deck of regular cards, an uno deck, my laptop and a TV....and am still bored haha

I have some ideas! You could join (albeit late) National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMO) https://nanowrimo.org/

You could make a photo book. Designing the layout can take a long time if you want it to. I use Photobook Canada (always make sure I get a groupon!). I bet there's a similar thing you could use in the U.S.

You could research and plan a roadtrip vacation for after your LO's are born--finding kid friendly restaurants, the best rest stops, affordable but comfy baby-friendly motels/hotels, etc.

You could start work on an handmade/homemade gift for your partner for the holidays. For instance, you could make a "magazine" that's filled with features that relate in one way or another to her or your relationship as if it were actually a real magazine.

You could teach yourself to knit or crochet or play the guitar (if you have the necessary materials) by watching online videos.

You could write my dissertation for me.

StacyLH24 · November 2013

@shameless370087 - You could pick a few topics and research them online until you become a pseudo expert. I have been interested in Bigfoot lately and figuring out how the idea of Bigfoot first came about.

ATXmommas · November 2013

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone.

@mwagner25 & @herbabymama - glad to know I'm not alone in my fears. I've had 12/1 in the back of my head for a long time because that's 10 days after my due date and I've heard that the average time a FTM goes into labor naturally is 10 days after EDD. I'm doing what I can to make it happen sooner, though! My doula came over last week and for some reason thought that 11/16 was my due date even though it's never been (as you all know, with an IUI, your due date does not change!). Hoping that means something! Anyhow, I did schedule acupuncture for this afternoon. And a pedicure… because, well, why not?

@KH826 - Time has probably not gone quickly for you, but I feel like I just found out you are pregnant! For me, time started speeding up around 20 weeks, but that's probably because I was so anxious for the anatomy scan (residual fear from our loss). You, too, take care of yourself. Body needs lots of rest in early pregnancy. Noodle's cells are multiplying at an incredible rate!

@shameless370087 - I love healz's ideas! My particular favorite is making a photo book. After our loss last year, I spent a lot of my time in bed creating our wedding album. It can take a lot of time and I can always find deals on groupon, living social, or amazon local if I'm patient. Also, I like jigsaw puzzles.

KH826 · November 2013

@ATXmommas - I would not be being truthful if I said that time has gone by quickly for me so far this pregnancy HAHA. Between morning sickness and holding my breath to get through the first trimester with a healthy baby, it has seemed like time is creeping by. BUT, I am sure to anyone else it has gone by fast!

Also... I think I officially have pregnancy brain - I went back and read what I wrote and I said I am 10w5d today, which is not true. I am 10w6d. I guess I am just THAT tired, that I feel like I lost a day last week HAHA

@herbabymama - oh no, your poor foot! But what, my dear, were you doing jumping off of benches?!?! You need to be careful with yourself - you are breakable now! HAHA

@mwagner25 - I am so sorry that you are feeling so done. I hope that the next 10 days (or however many it ends up being) go by quickly and uneventfully for both you and @ATXmommas. It is pretty cool that the two of you have the same exact EDD. We should start a baby pool on the board!

@shameless370087 - I am glad to hear that you are resting and following orders. Did the Dr tell you at all what to expect at the end of 3 weeks in terms of likelihood that bed rest will continue? At least you are at home and not on hospital bed rest already, though. Small silver lining, right? In terms of some suggestions for passing time, here are a few of my thoughts: crossword puzzles; Words With Friends; start working on a baby book for each baby and detail your pregnancy experiences so far and leave spots for all the future milestones; find a old TV series that you haven't watched before that has several seasons available on DVD or Netflix/Hulu and start watching it from the beginning; I also like the knitting idea, but I personally have tried and failed w/ knitting - good luck!

healz413 · November 2013

KH826 said:

Also... I think I officially have pregnancy brain - I went back and read what I wrote and I said I am 10w5d today, which is not true. I am 10w6d. I guess I am just THAT tired, that I feel like I lost a day last week HAHA

I'm glad to hear this! I knew that you were already Xw6d on Monday check-ins and I was worried something wasn't measuring up so they took away a day. I clearly don't know how these things work, but am glad to know I don't have to worry one way or another because you cleared it up.

Jazibel · November 2013

@ATXmommas & @mwagner25 - I'm keeping you both in my thoughts whether baby comes tomorrow or in 10+ days. Kaden was born a week late (ugh that week dragged) and I went from no real symptoms to "hmmm I think these are labor contractions" (for an hour) "to yup - these are definitely time-able labor contractions." I hope you both find time to rest and relax these last few days.

@KH826 - time really flies. I think I am realizing how quickly time is flying by your posts!! Your almost 12 weeks?!! OMG. So excited for you - hope you enjoy the NT scan (I've never had one - but I love seeing the bean via u/s ;-)

@shameless370087 - love the suggestions you got for @healz413 & @StacyLH84. I hope bed rest passes "uneventfully" in a medical sense but full of fun projects there otherwise wouldn't be time for. :-)

@herbabymama - I hope you feel better soon, and that nothing is seriously wrong with your foot. Walks on the beach sound nice!!

I am 15 weeks 6 days today. Just went in to have my blood drawn for the standard tests. I have an OB appointment on Wednesday morning. My guess is that its just a standard appointment and we'll schedule my A/S for a month from now (yikes!!)

We went in for an elective u/s at a 3D place this weekend. It was great to spend time with our baby, EV and Kaden. The 3D images are like viewing a melty clay-mation but it was cool to see anyway. We found out we're having another boy. There was a moment of sadness that we're not having a girl, but I'll celebrate a healthy baby!! EV and I talked about maybe (MAYBE) trying for #3 via IVF with her egg. But its a remote thought for right now. I'm not sure we can afford 3 kids, and I'm not sure I'm ready to be pregnant again. Anyway we'll cross that bridge down the road.

Pregnancy last week was rough, I was an emotional and angry mess. I'm not usually an angry person. I get frustrated instead of angry- but this was like PMS rage. Poor EV. I had to take some time earlier in the week to just figure out what was going on. Beneath that was a ton of sappy sadness. I guess I just need to watch some silly, sad movies to get these emotions out. I've been feeling fine since (emotionally speaking). Tired though and just a bit of m/s popping up again. I have no appetite and hardly eat, and have to remind myself to drink. I'm over weight now so I'm sure its fine if I don't gain a ton, but its strange to have no appetite.

QOTD: I'm remembering my grandfather and father today.

ball.and.chain · November 2013

I'm bumping from my ILs, so not a ton of time to respond to everyone else's post. I'm 5w1d -- still earlier than either of my loss milestones, but it's always nice to see that ticker go up. I'm pretty tired -- otherwise I feel normal.

QOTW: My step-FIL, whom we are staying with, was a proud Marine. Two of my wife's brothers were in the Air Force and Navy, and my FIL was also in the Navy. Lots of military service in my wife's family; my parents were hippies and were more about protesting the Vietnam war. My grandfather did serve in WWII.

YBnormal85 · November 2013

I will be 17 weeks tomorrow :)My guess date is April 24.

DW and I have been doing lots of research in regards to my birth vision. After two appointments with my OBs I am left with a feeling of being just another expectant mom,and I dont like that impersonal feel. We have interviewed midwives and have opted for a home birth (most likely a water birth) with nt wonderful midwife,her apprentice and my doula.I am very happy with our decision and look forward to the birthing experience.

My wife is the veteran I had on my mind during veteran's day. She has always been such a hard worker and the time she spent in the military really helped our family get to where we are today. So blessed

YBnormal85 · November 2013

Herbabymama,I am so happy to hear there is another home birthing mama on here

I was curious if I'd be the only one. I am looking forward to hearing about your birth experience! Please keep me updated. As I will be laboring in April I am looking forward to being able to walk in my back yard and be as comfortable as possible because I am in my own home...seems like such a wonderful way to bring our little love into this world

txdz14 · November 2013

I am 35w 2d with twins. I am feeling a lot of pelvic pressure so I don't think I will make it to Dec 2. Both babies are head down and ready to go! Still not dilated any though.

@ATXmommas I feel the same way with this pregnancy. I have run multiple half marathons and am re-gaining that mindset through the last week or so of this pregnancy and even for the delivery. Our girl (Baby is a lot bigger than our boy so our doc has advised us there will be more time between the births due to her having to make more room etc.

HollynLeana · November 2013

Hi! I'm new on this the LGBT forum! I'm 7w3d pregnant after one IUI with donor sperm from Xytex. I used clomid as ovidrel due to low ovarian reserve. My EDD is July 7th and I'm so excited! I will definitely check in with everyone on Mondays!!!

YBnormal85 · November 2013

Congrats Hollynleana!! Welcome

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