~June Mommas PGAL Check-in~

kimmyberly26 · April 2014

This is the weekly June '14 PgAL check-in. This is a place for anyone due June 2014 that has suffered a previous pregnancy loss. PgAL is an exciting but scary place so please feel free to share your thoughts, concerns, milestones and vents. Mostly, this check-in is to remind all of us that we are not alone in the journey and to offer support along the way. Check-in is every Saturday.

New ladies - Please introduce yourself and let me know your EDD so I can start tallying them up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

@+yuMMMy+ / June 7th -

@1982Babies / June 26th –

@aliciatand / June 21st (Charlie)–

@almendarez / June 23^rd –

@amoot890 / June 6th –

@amwangel / June 20th -

@BabyBean82 / March 15 / 28w (Liam) – How is little Liam? Can’t wait to hear about your shower. Any big milestones this week?

@Beeank / June 4th –

@BeesTimesThree / June 7^th–

@BellanieNJ / June 11th –

@Boozy2 / June 28th –

@Britleann26 / June 12^th (Abigail Lilly)–

@Brittnic531 / June 14^th (Sawyer) – How has your sciatica been holding up? How much longer will you be in the extended stay?

@Brookerose987 / June 5^th – Welcome to the check-in. Thanks for the re-introduction. Have you checked out Etsy yet for his something special?

@BruiserB / June 3rd –

@Carriebear22 / June 19^th (Camryn Marie) – Don’t feel sorry for being selfish. We need a attention during pregnancy and I think the third trimester is always the most emotional. Maybe try looking at the positive side that DH will be through this and be able to help when you really need it after the baby gets here. There maybe a few things that he could still do for you like give you a foot rub or something like that. ((HUGS))

@cheerlicia / June 18th (Tyson James)–

@carmanb / ??? (Claire Rebecca) –

@dragonfly711 / June 19th (Hailey Lynn)– A dresser is exciting. J Now you can fill the dresser with clothes.

@FeliciaTwo / June 11^th- No suggestions on the sleep front. Same thing is happening here. It sucks.

@folding / June 27^th (Felix Myles) –

@fuccimama / June 16^th (Jason Milachi) – Great to hear that your cervix just keeps getting longer and longer!! Congrats.

@hjl050308 / June 11th (Ryan Michael)– So many people are moving in the next few weeks. Its so exciting…but has to be exhausting to you just thinking about it.

@hlp2709 / June 30^th (Alex) -

@hubbs173 / March 20^th (28w4d) (Henry) – Glad to hear Henry doing so well. How is his PDA this week? How is pumping going?

@JmeJoLee83 / June 1st –

@katieluc106 / ??? –

@katiebartton / May 30th (Henry Joel) –

@kcartwright12 / June 16^th (Gavin Stone) – Glad to hear your heartburn is getting better and that you enjoyed your 3D. That’s exciting!

@kdemun / June 12th -

@kimmyberly26 / June 2^nd (Kelsey Marie)-

@Kinipela7 / May 20th –

@kjohnson1002 / June 3^rd- Hopefully you can get some sleep soon. I’ve started stretching more which has been helping my back a little. I don’t have time for yoga but that may also help your back.

@kmolsonmay5 / June 2nd –

@kristalina / June 27th (Tessa?)–

@ktwils2010 / June 20^th (Evelyn) –

@Lauralyn2012 / June 10th -

@Livsweetmama / June 10th –

@lest12 / June 24th –

@lindsleigh77 / June 26^th (Aria)– How did the three hour test go? Glad to hear the nausea is getting under control.

@lisagde / June 11th (Lorna)– I scored a co-sleeper this time around too. I think it’s definitely necessary with a toddler to take care of too. FX your labor and delivery goes better this time around.

@lizok22 / June 10th –

@lmesko20 / June 28th (Olivia or Declan)–

@loherrim / June 13^th (Voldermort) – Can’t wait to hear about your shower and how exciting to know that he’ll be born next month! EEEKKK!

@lsuhoneybadger June 7th -

@Marcelene 1/ June 3^rd –

@mcgoocasper14 / June 9th –

@megzep / June 9th –

@misscarter87 / June 12^th -

@MMAMMama / June 9th – Hugs for your EDD. What did your dr say about losing part of your mucus plug? Are they worried about your fluctuating BP or is it within normal range.

@MollySm / June 20th (Viviana)– How did the move go? How are you feeling after such a big week?

@MommaAshley12 / June 8th –

@MrsBHM June 8^th (Corbin Quinn) –

@mrsgerman / June 7th –

@MrsRage / ??? (Sophie Elizabeth) –

@mullenem / June 27th (Sadie Bernadette)–

@nickelnichol / June 28^th–

@Preggochic86 / June 5th –

@PressLove / June 14^th – I think the hormones are the worst to try to get into check in the third trimester. ((Hugs))

@Puka99 / June 13^th (Xavier Lucas)

@Read247 / June 28th –

@RedMar / June 10th – How did your 3-hr GD test go?

@ricecakes1216 / June 14^th (Cameron Forrest) –

@RoccoStar / June 9th –

@sa1112 / June 21st – How did your baby shower go?

@samm1983 / June 5th – I’m sorry to hear that you’re having so much anxiety making her bedding. Its not far that we can’t enjoy our pregnancy anxiety free. (((HUGS)))

@SarahSmile01 / June 11^th (Lloyd Cosmo) –

@SarainColorado2013 / June 7th –

@smhorak / June 21^st(Zachariah Louis)– What is the GTT you had Tuesday night?

@skamber / June 12^th <span

kimmyberly26 · April 2014

@skamber / June 12^th (Eden Faith) –

@Stephpaez / ??? (Catherine) –

@StevesWife2 / June 25th –

@StinaLeigh / June 5^th (Emerson Louise??) –

@sumochik / June 13^th /C-section June 6^th (Adrean)– Sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. I hope the chiro can help you out.

@SwiftyMomof3 / ???? –

@tessmomt2be / June 21^st -/

@tinyangel12 / June 22nd (induction June 1st) (Anthony Edward)- Glad to hear everything is going well. Could you try catching a nap in your car during lunch? I’ve seriously considered it.

@tlcalloway / June 13^th (Alyson Jane???) –

@TheMrsMurillo / June 7th -

@WoodSeltzer09 / June 7th (Connor)– Glad to hear DS is sleeping better. Congrats on passing your 3hr GD!

@xnbride / March 9^th/ Evangeline (25w)–.How is your mighty little woman doing this week? Any big milestones?

@xosarahjo94 / June 23^rd (Bentley Logan) –

Those that have left us too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

angelaclevenger, ashtonblair123, chusum, chance_encounters, divinemsbee, EllyD14, ginabina11, GoMommy, marylaurena, meladoriestar, Pintobean39, RN536, xnbride’s sweet Josephine

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How far along are you?

Team / Name?

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

Any baby awesomeness this week?

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

dragonfly711 · April 2014

How far along are you? 29w 2d
Team / Name? Team pink
Got the courage to buy anything yet / nothing new. All used or stuff people have me.
What gear are you excited about? All of it since FTM
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?so sick. Been out of work for three days. Congested, coughing so bad my ribs and side hurts
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? uS next week!!
Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags.
FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? Not sure on this yet. Have to make a list will be seeing what others have to say since FyM here.
FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

hjl050308 · April 2014

How far along are you? 30w3d

Team / Name? Blue/Ryan Michael

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Haven't shopped in a few weeks; I feel like I'm so behind in being ready for the baby and I have a little over 8 weeks until my c section

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically my back is killing; emotionally, I feel pretty good.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I just had my regular biweekly appointment this past week; everything's looking really good!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I haven't had an PgAL craziness lately; mine is more my fears of being a preemie mom again.

Any baby awesomeness this week? He's really been rolling this week; it's pretty funny to watch how my belly becomes so misshaped.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t? I am bringing 1 nightgown and then tank tops and yoga pants for the rest of my stay; my laptop; chargers for phones and camera; toiletries. I'm really trying to take minimal things because there's not much I felt I really needed for my last two deliveries; I took my boppy for when I had my oldest and ended up not using it and just used regular pillows to assist with nursing. My husband doesn't stay over so there's no need to pack anything for him. This time, I'm also going to be bringing gifts for my older sons from the baby for when they come to visit (with my last being a preemie, my oldest son couldn't come see him so he got his present at home).

Read247 · April 2014

How far: 28 weeks

Team/name: Blue, no name yet. We've narrowed it down to 2 names and have a middle name picked.

Gear: my DS is only 3 so we have everything but a dresser.

Physically/emotionally: sick

I've got an upper respiratory infection so I pretty much feel like crap and I'm not sleeping. I'm taking my medicine and trying not to google.

Appointments: baby looked good at the last one. Measuring average but I have extra fluid. I passed my GD test (hehehe) and my iron is low. Scheduled my csection. Holy crap! I'm in 3rd trimester!!!!!

PgAl crazy?: not really. Feeling all of this movement is very reassuring but I'm a little paranoid about being sick and taking all this medicine.

QOTW: I don't remember using much that I packed... Except my slippers. (I was there for 6 days.) I don't even think i wore my own clothes because they had to do checks so often and I was nursing. I hung out in the hospital gowns and granny panties they provided. I won't bring my pump this time (waste of space) and I'll bring a better camera.

RedMar · April 2014

@kimmyberly26‌ - thanks for asking- I passed the 2nd GD test- wooo! How are you doing?

How far along are you? 31w1d!!
Team / Name? Still Green

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Baby shower is next Saturday so I'm really excited about what's to come!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Feeling good, still working, which I feel lucky about. Knock on wood!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? No appts this week.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

Sometimes I shake my belly while drinking grapefruit juice just to feel the babe move.

Any baby awesomeness this week?

Love that it's the size of a pineapple as that was our wedding "fruit"

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag?

Pretty much what everyone else is saying. I will probably bring my jambox- need to make a birthing play list.

sumochik · April 2014

How far along are you? 30w 1d

Team / Name? Blue

Adrean

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?
Still nothing yet, but after this week we are on Spring Break so we will be getting the house together. All of the things ppl are giving us will be brought in and then we'll buy the rest.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
I was out three days this week with more sugar tests but everything came back ok. It's so weird BC I keep having these episodes and all the tests come back poor and then the follow up tests are ok.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
No

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
No

Any baby awesomeness this week?
Baby's movements have finally started to make my belly move on its own. Sometimes we just lay in bed and watch.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

A couple of things that are not essential:
Underwear I just wore the mesh ones even after leaving the hospital it's the only thing that will hold two pads at a time.
Pants too hard to pull up and down, uncomfortable while lying in bed and so many nurses coming in to check on you it's just easier to pull a nightgown up.
Makeup lol yes I packed it the first time and then realized how ridiculous it was so I didn't pack it for my second and I won't pack it this time.

Essential:
Flip flops for the shower
My own toiletries, shampoo conditioner etc.
My own nightgown though I didn't put it on the entire first day
Like @hjl050308 I also bought a gift for my older daughter from the baby and we'll do that again this time for my girls.
Some snacks that don't need to be refrigerated because the idea of a communal fridge grosses me out to no end.

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ricecakes1216 · April 2014

How far along are you? 30w4d

Team / Name? Cameron Forrest

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Buying clothes. We have all the nursery furniture bought, just have to refinish a couple pieces and then it's all done. My in laws bought us our travel system.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Nausea is back along with heart burn. I'm really uncomfortable especially on days he stays low.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? April 14 is my next appointment.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nope!

Any baby awesomeness this week? Starting to feel feet and his butt..I'm pretty sure.
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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

My pillow, pjs, makeup. Those are my must haves but I'm sure I'll end up with a huge suitcase! Ha

hubbs173 · April 2014

@kimmyberly26‌ Henry is doing great!! He's improving every day! His PDA has been closed up! He's gaining weight and eating very well!

Pumping is still so so. I've seemed to have plateaued with the amount and it's not keeping up with how much Henry is eating. Although yesterday I had my best pump after holding him, it was more than double what I normally get!! A few nurses have told me to drink a beer and see if that helps! I hate beer but for Henry I'll drink anything!! And I finally got the hands free pumping bra and that makes pumping much easier!!

tdf2010 · April 2014

I'm new to this post. To be honest, normally I am not on the Bump if I'm not at work. Anyways, my loss history is in my siggy. (For those that are mobile, this is pregnancy #5 but baby #2.) I'm due June 21st with a girl.

How far along are you? 29 weeks

Team / Name? Pink - Charlotte (Charley)

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? We finally set up the crib this last weekend.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically feeling pretty good, but I am still so nervous for a late term loss. I was on blood thinners to start this pregnancy, but they have since taken me off of them due to an SCH.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Not really an update, but I'm currently sitting in the lab for my 3 hour glucose test.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

Any baby awesomeness this week? Baby had been head down but I felt her flip earlier this week. Last night she flipped back the right way. Now if she will just stay that way.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t? Last time, I packed way too much in my bag. I had a couple outfits that I never wore. Last time, I wore a nursing tank the whole time plus the hospital gown. I'm hoping this time I will feel more up to wearing pants instead of a hospital gown the whole time. Another must is chapstick. The hospital will be very dry.

MollySm · April 2014

How did the move go? How are you feeling after such a big week? Sorry I didn't respond last week. It was such a crazy weekend, plus I caught a cough/cold that left me bonus exhausted. But now that we're moved in things are going pretty well. There are boxes everywhere! But we're working on it, and we're happy we still (FX) have awhile before Viviana comes to get everything settled.

@kimmyberly26 - How are you doing? How's the car?

How far along are you? 29w 1d

Team / Name? Viviana Mae

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? We still haven't bought anything ourselves, but we got two big gifts this week. We got the Euro Arc Mini CoSleeper, and the City Mini GT Double Stroller. We loved the regular Arm's Reach CoSleeper that we borrowed when we had Lucia, so we're hoping this one is as nice. And we have the City Mini Single that we loved. We pushed the GT and the City Select and though the GT pushed so much more smoothly and easily, plus it folds up flatter (if wider). So we're excited about both.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Pretty good. My pelvic bone is still amazingly painful all the time, especially the day after having sex. And I have occasional sciatica. Emotionally I am feeling much better. I was having freakouts around 26w, worrying about my water breaking and going into labor. I was sleeping terribly and worrying all the time. Now that I'm getting close to 30 weeks I'm feeling more secure, knowing that baby is getting bigger and more developed every day.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I have to schedule my next appt for the end of April. My last appointment was last week. Everything looks good except Viviana was head up. I'm hoping she's moved to down by the next appt so I don't have to worry about that.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nope, feeling good these days.

Any baby awesomeness this week? Tons of movements, and her first bout of hiccups last night

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I didn't pack much last time. And then I don't remember what I used. I do remember bringing pillows and loving that (the hospital pillows were terrible). Dave remembers bringing cash for vending machines. They wouldn't let us put Lucia in any of our own baby clothes, just the hospital shirt things, until her going home outfit, so baby clothes weren't useful.

Brittnic531 · April 2014

@kimmyberly26- How are YOU?!?!? That must have been so scary last week... I hope you're feeling much better and that baby is still doing well. How's the car??? My sciatica is doing much better since I haven't been moving or cleaning this week. Guess that's a small positive about our situation. We have no idea how long we'll be here.... It's been the worse process ever. I text our mortgage broker the other day and he still hasn't gotten back with me... sad thing is that I'm not surprised. We're hoping no more than another week though. And to add to everything else, we're down to one vehicle and the shop has had it for a week and a half and STILL hasn't given us even an estimate. I. AM. OVER. THIS.

How far along are you? 30 Weeks

Team / Name? Pink/ Sawyer Faith

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Nothing new

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically much better now that I'm not moving and cleaning at the moment. Emotionally, I still have my moments. This has been a tough process and being pregnant just makes everything that much more emotional.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next Wednesday for a regular check-up

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nope, it's more moved to being worried that she'll come early and I won't be prepared.

Any baby awesomeness this week? In a lot of ways I've felt like I've been jipped of enjoying this pregnancy with PGAL brain and other stuff, but I absolutely LOVE watching my belly move.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I feel like I can live with taking as little as possible, we'll be living about 30 mins away from the hospital, so DH can run and get whatever. I absolutely MUST have something to entertain DH though... He has ADD and if he doesn't have something to occupy his time while I'm laboring, then I'll probably actually kill him rather than just wanting to kill him, lol! (But seriously, he'll annoy the crap out of me...)

So glad that we're that much closer to meeting our rainbow babies!!!

Kristalina · April 2014

How far along are you? 28 weeks,crazy to be in the last tri!

Team / Name? Pink/ Tessa

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?
I'm excited to finally get the crib up. We had to sand and paint it, so it's been a big project. But almost there!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Physically everything is good. Little congested in the mornings, but that's about all. Emotionally I am feeling great. The weeks are flying by and she is moving constantly, so it's reassuring.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Did my glucose test and passed, now I'm down to appointments every 2 weeks.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
Not really, I know there's always the risk of something going wrong, but I also know I can't assume it will.

Any baby awesomeness this week?
My mom has been able to feel her move more and it makes her so happy! I love being able to share that with her.
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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I am so lost as to what I need. So it's been helpful to read others answers! My H did ask me if we should pack a bag just last night.

Brookerose978 · April 2014

Thank you @kimmyberly26 for adding me and I hope you are doing well! I have looked at etsy! There are some really cute things there, I actually almost purchased something from a shop, but it looked better monogrammed and we still don't have a name.

How far along are you? 31+2

Team / Name? Blue

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I did buy a few things this week that we had to borrow last time. I almost got a Seven Sling as well, but not sure about it and how safe they really are. Does anyone have one and do you like it?

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Good!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I do not have to do NST's this time! Woo hoo!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Baby it moving around like crazy and has the hiccups quite frequently. I love feeling all of that stuff!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? Def. a boppy or nursing pillow so handy last time. And my own pillow!

FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed?

STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t? Like I said above-a nursing pillow was magical to have and what I did not need-a written birth plan(even though I had one), things went as baby decided things would go, as soon as I calmed down and let go of any expectations of how I wanted things to be it was so much smoother and he ended up coming very quick for a first birth. (A little less than 10 hrs total and I had to be induced)

catsinawindow · April 2014

How far along are you? 30 weeks!

Team / Name? Pink / Lorna

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Nothing new this week.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? This week, I'm feeling pretty good physically! My cold cleared up quickly and my hip is finally feeling better.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? MW appointment next week (either Wednesday or Thursday I think). Nothing special, just the normal 2 week appts.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Not PGAL persay, but as I get towards the end of PG, I'm starting to worry about developing PreE again. Now, I know that my chances of not getting it again are good, and I know that my BP has looked great so far this PG, but I can't help but think that I'm getting close to that 36/37 week mark when I started having problems with DS. I imagine this will only get worse as it gets closer.

Any baby awesomeness this week? DS is really connecting to the baby at this point and keeps asking when she's going to be born because he's excited to play with her. I can't wait to see him as a big brother :x

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I'll say to all the FTMs that if you have a birth plan, remember to pack it in your hospital bag! I didn't pack mine ahead of time (thought I would do it during labor) and ended up with an "emergency induction" where I had to pack it immediately before heading to the hospital. Once I was admitted, I realized I forgot to pack my birth plan and it hadn't been sent to the hospital by my OBs like they said it would! DH needed to run home and get it.

I also found packing an extra pillow very helpful (those hospital pillows suck) and having food and drink for DH (and you if you plan to eat/drink during labor) were must-haves. Other than that, a good conditioner/detangler for after labor if your hair tangles easily.

catsinawindow · April 2014

hubbs173 said:

@kimmyberly26‌ Henry is doing great!! He's improving every day! His PDA has been closed up! He's gaining weight and eating very well! Pumping is still so so. I've seemed to have plateaued with the amount and it's not keeping up with how much Henry is eating. Although yesterday I had my best pump after holding him, it was more than double what I normally get!! A few nurses have told me to drink a beer and see if that helps! I hate beer but for Henry I'll drink anything!! And I finally got the hands free pumping bra and that makes pumping much easier!!

@hubbs173 - beer actually does help with milk production! Another thing to try is lactation cookies (see recipe here: https://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346). I know you're probably busy, but maybe your DH, friend, or family member can make you a batch? They freeze well and helped me keep my milk supply up when I was pumping with DS. Plus, they're really tasty!

hubbs173 · April 2014

lisagde said:

hubbs173 said:

@kimmyberly26‌ Henry is doing great!! He's improving every day! His PDA has been closed up! He's gaining weight and eating very well!

Pumping is still so so. I've seemed to have plateaued with the amount and it's not keeping up with how much Henry is eating. Although yesterday I had my best pump after holding him, it was more than double what I normally get!! A few nurses have told me to drink a beer and see if that helps! I hate beer but for Henry I'll drink anything!! And I finally got the hands free pumping bra and that makes pumping much easier!!

@hubbs173 - beer actually does help with milk production! Another thing to try is lactation cookies (see recipe here: https://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-lactation-cookies-by-noel-trujillo-192346). I know you're probably busy, but maybe your DH, friend, or family member can make you a batch? They freeze well and helped me keep my milk supply up when I was pumping with DS. Plus, they're really tasty!

Thanks!! I'll definitely have to try the cookies, maybe I can get my mom to make them for me!! And I'm gonna suck it up and drink a beer later!!

samm1983 · April 2014

How far along are you? 31w2d

Team / Name? Pink

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? We are moving a few weeks after she is born, so we aren't getting a room together really. I'm slowly working on getting it planned and stuff made/bought. Finished a quilt for her this week.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Feeling good! I've been sleeping a lot better this past week. I hope that continues!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Start weekly NSTs and BPPs next week, and continue until she gets here.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t? This is a great QOTD!

As a STM, these things weren't needed: undies (used mesh hospital ones even after going home), bras (wore nursing tanks only), baby clothes besides gowns (these are a must IMO) and a going home outfit, pillows (the hospital ones were fine).

These were great to have: nursing tanks and loose, comfy pants, cardigans or zip up sweatshirts, flip flops or slippers (be prepared to throw away slippers after though....they would get nasty), makeup, shampoo, conditioner, etc., all your chargers for stuff and chap stick. That is a random list, but it is what came to mind.

traceyboo37 · April 2014

Tracey, joined the bump last month and not a frequent poster. Have an almost three year old son and pregnant with number three.

How far along are you? 28 weeks

Team / Name? All colors/
Savanah Skye
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?
Haven't bought anything yet but my mom sent a bassinet.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Nervous and anxious

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Obgyn appt on the 11th

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
No
Any baby awesomeness this week? Every time I feel anxious, I get a reassuring kick. It makes me feel so much better.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find
was a necessity and what wasn’t?
Basics for hospital. I will pack more for toddler since I am delivering in another state.

SA1112 · April 2014

@sa1112 / June 21st – How did your baby shower go? It was great! My sister did a Nursery Rhyme Theme and it was so cute! We got lots of nice gifts and a lot of our big items. It was a great afternoon with family!

How far along are you? 29 weeks today

Team / Name? Green!

What gear are you excited about? I'm excited about the Pack N Play, Car Seat, High Chair, and the Rock n play sleeper that we got at our shower

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I'm feeling sooo much better since starting the Pepcid. I haven't gotten sick in over a week! Emotionally I'm feeling great!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Had my last 4 week check up on Thursday. Measuring on track at 29 weeks and baby's HR was 160's. Everything looked good! Go back in 2 weeks.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nope

Any baby awesomeness this week? Lots of kicking and rolling this week. Loving it!

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

RIght now I'm planning to bring one outfit for the baby to come home in, my camera, phone chargers, toiletries and flip flops.

kimmyberly26 · April 2014

@hubbs173 - Beer is great for increasing your supply. The hoppier the better.

@MollySm / @Brittinic531 - My van is in the shop for another 2 weeks. Ugh...I hope they at least detail it when it comes out.

@Brookerose978 - Don't waste the money on the Seven Sling. They may be cheap but they aren't worth it.

How far along are you? 31w6d

Team / Name? Pink / Kelsey

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I just ordered DD#1 and DD#2 matching Big Sister/Little Sister outfits that I'm super excited about putting them in.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? DD brought the stomach flu home from daycare Tuesday night. I had it Friday and now DH has it. Ugh. This house needs a good bleaching. I'm feeling much better but now I have another sicky to take care of.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Dr. thought I was doing well at my last appt that he moved my u/s to three weeks instead of two and then I'll go weekly after that.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? So far so good. I think it helps that I'm over 30 weeks now.

Any baby awesomeness this week? Since DD was sick, she was laying on me alot and little Kelsey kept kicking her. She thought is was just so funny.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I agree with the other moms that I stayed in the hospital underwear the whole time. I also left my good robe at home because I didn't want it getting ruined if I bled through. I'll still bring little samples of makeup, chapstick, a going home outfit for me and baby, and one set of nursing pjs while I'm there. Soothies for after I breastfed and a rice sock to warm up for back pain was a must also.

xnbride · April 2014

How far along are you?

Evangeline is 4 weeks old today!! Can you believe it? Crazy. She is doing much better. We had some very very scary days but as of now she is stable and making progress in the right direction.

She is on the sipap and only needs a very small amount of support. She is tolerating her feeds as of now so they are giving her a teeny bit of breast milk every 3 hours. She is loving her paci. I will have to post a picture next time of her munching on it. Here is a cute pic of her (it is from a week ago but so sweet) Her hair is growing.

xnbride · April 2014

hubbs173

Oatmeal is also great for the supply and it is much better tasting then beer. Make some oatmeal cookies or buy some at the store. Costco has some delicious ones. There are also tons of recipes for lactation cookies and they will help your supply too.

kcartwright12 · April 2014

How far along are you? 29w 6d

Team / Name? Blue/ Gavin

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Nothing yet, but I'm sure I will.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Good- made the flight to Florida. That was what I was concerned about the most. Either going into labor on the plane or plane crashing. Glad both did not happen.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Normal 2 week appointment as soon as I get back.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nope

Any baby awesomeness this week? We are both enjoying the sun and warm weather in Florida.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? For me it was my old navy nursing tank top. It helped me feel more normal and still able to visit with visitors.

STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t? Nursing top and pretty smelling bath wash. After that they provide you with everything you need. I especially appreciated the post-pardon pads. It was the weirdest thing but it felt so good at the same time.

amwangel · April 2014

@MollySm- I have total stroller envy! I don't even think we're gonna do a double (son is 3.5, so he can walk or I can wear the baby and push him), but our single is falling apart and I want a City Mini or GT SO BADLY. Anyway.

How far along are you? 29w2d

Team / Name? Boy, no idea.

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? WE GOT AN INFANT CAR SEAT! And cloth newborn diapers! I can't believe it. (Our hand-me-down car seat our son used expired. Womp womp.)

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Okay. Starting to feel REALLY big. Starting to go the chiropractor to help with some hip/back pain. The baby movement is becoming super uncomfortable at times - I think because I'm so petite, everything gets cramped so soon! A little bummed that my doctor & I don't see eye-to-eye on birth stuff. Bah. So that's the biggest baby-related thing I'm dealing with. :-/

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Bi-weekly appointments started this week. Crazy! I even scheduled all my appointments up through my due date. !!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nope!

Any baby awesomeness this week? He's just awesome.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

Jersey knit foldover skirt = MUST HAVE. Can't remember much else. My husband should've brought more clothes for himself, ha.

Carriebear22 · April 2014

Hello Ladies! Thanks so much for the support @kimmyberly26‌ I'm glad to hear all is ok on your end.~~~29w3d, Team Pink, Camryn~~~~today I got a cube storage to put in her closet. Need to find some cute pink scrapbook paper to Line the back of it with. My coworker shower is Tuesday so I will be getting some of the stuff we need to really get ready.~~~~physically I'm still feeling sore in the pelvic bone area, and a little swelling in the legs, but overall ok. I'm feeling like I'm looking more basketball these days, and quite large. DH actually told me that he is amazed how sexy he finds my body right now, because he didn't expect to feel that way. So im feeling like the hottest thing around, but Unfortunately with his back surgery we can't have any sexy time.

~~~Saw Dr this week, passed glucose test and measuring at 30w, so just over a week ahead, blood pressure was great and everything looked wonderful~ next appointment is April 24 for 32w growth ultrasound, then after that we start our weekly NSTs and Dr visits due to my elevated blood pressure I've had at times. ~~~~No PGAL, but sometimes I sit in her nursery and look at my huge belly in disbelief that something this amazing is really happening. ~~~~ Lots of movement and finally able to feel some parts sticking out, so her getting big and strong is very awesome.~~~~hospital bag, thinking very basic toiletries, makeup, a couple of nursing nightgowns that look like sundresses (seriously, I wil wear them in public because they don't look like nite gowns at all), nursing tank and yoga pants, granny panties, camera, iPad, chargers. I'm sure I will overpack, I analyze the hell out of what I pack for vacations and always have too much.

WoodsSeltzer09 · April 2014

@xnbride she's beautiful - look at all that hair!!!!Glad she's doing so well

How far along are you? 31 weeks tomorrow

Team / Name? Blue - Connor

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? HAvent bought anything to exciting this past week besides his hamper that matches his bedding

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically i'm hitting the wall / emotionally it depends on the day - friday wasn't good at all but i'm okay

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I have bloodwork tomorrow to check my platelet levels (im low) than my app. is on Thursday

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? nope just crazy

Any baby awesomeness this week? Connor actually woke me up this morning because he was kicking so much - i swear i felt his foot push off me. It would have been much cooler if he waited an hour to want to play because mommy could have slept a little more but o-well

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

My biggest must is nursing tanks - that way you can be cumfy while nursing with all the staff /family that maybe walking into the room.

PressLove · April 2014

kimmyberly26- I hope that your car is ready early! Thanks for the encouraging words about my hormones. Luckily, things have calmed down this week.

How far along are you? 30 weeks

Team / Name? Pink / Undecided

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I traveled for my family shower this weekend. Most of my big items have been checked off. :-bd I will order a mattress and pick up a dresser this week!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I'm feeling pretty good. Time is starting to creep up on me, so I'm motivated to get things done.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My biweekly is on Wednesday. They are usually uneventful, so I'm hoping it stays that way.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? So far so good. I think it helps that I'm over 30 weeks now.

Any baby awesomeness this week? This weekend was the first time my family has seen me since I've been showing. Although they've seen pictures, everyone was excited to see the actual bump.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags.

I haven't quite figured out the hospital bag yet. However, there will be a bag for me and a bag for DH. Based on suggestions, I won't take any pj bottoms. I may purchase a gown or just stick with nursing tops. My makeup bag and toiletries are essential. I'm not sure about nursing bras. I was warned about not buying them until after my milk comes in because the size could vary.

britleann26 · April 2014

How far along are you? 30 wks 4 days

Team / Name? Pink / Abigail Lily

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I bought some storage bins to move stuff from my craft table that we are using for LO.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I am in pain. Constant BH (not painful, just uncomfortable) and my hips are hurting me SOO much. Oh, and charlie horses at night. It's crazy ...

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I have an appointment this Wednesday and will continue to go every week until LO makes her appearance. Also will have Growth u/s every 2 weeks starting Wednesday to keep a close eye on her growth as they are afraid my blood pressure may put her under pressure.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I have this feeling she is going to come early. Last night I woke up from a deep sleep FREAKING out because I felt wet. I rolled out of bed, turned on the light, and was checking the sheets but couldn't find a wet spot. Even woke up my DH because I was in a panic thinking my water broke ... It was just sweat.

Any baby awesomeness this week? Abigail moves A LOT, which is awesome. After the sweat thing last night, I couldn't feel her move (which made me freak out even more) but after poking around for a few minutes she woke up and was 'playing' around. Pushing my hand. It was very comforting.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

FTM here but I plan on having 2 pair of PJs (one for the hospital and one to wear home) camera, chargers, iPad, toiletries and slippers. We are only 2 miles from the hospital so if I need anything my DH can run home and back within 10 minutes.

STM ? - What will I need for me (as far as postpartum care items)?

coffee89 · April 2014

How far along are you? 29 weeks

Team / Name? blue Zachariah Louis

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Picked out our crib finally. It's a shower gift so I don't get to see it for a while, but I'm super excited for it.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I feel like I don't have enough time to prepare or tie up lose ends in our every day life! Physically, he is sitting really low in my pelvis so I'm always achy and in pain.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I took my glucose test last week, just waiting to hear back on that.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Not really, my anxieties are calming down a lot

Any baby awesomeness this week? He is kicking less, but pushing and making almost sweeping motions a whole lot. I occasionally lay my hand across my bump and feel a leg or his head pushing out.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I'm going to make sure to bring comfy clothes for me, I doubt I'll want to be in a hospital gown for long. Aside from that, just making sure my camera and phone charger gets to the hospital is a big deal. There isn't much I think I'll need while I'm there and we won't be too far from home so I can send DH home for anything.

tinyangel12 · April 2014

How far along are you? 29 weeks 1 day

Team / Name? Blue / Anthony Edward

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I have not bought anything in awhile. The next big purchase is going to be a monitor.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically no change from last week still always tired. I wish I could take a nap in my car. Emotionally...I am overwhelmed with dealing with the insurance and doctor appointments from the accident. Per my DH orders I just forward everything I get in the mail to my Attorney that way I don't get stressed.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I have an appointment on Thursday and then one more bi-weekly appointment before I start going every week...So excited but so nervous at the same time.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Well ever since my last appointment when my DR told me to start the kick counts...I do it twice a day instead of the once a day. Just as a reassurance

Any baby awesomeness this week? Still an active LO even if there is little room in there.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

STM...

I am an "over" packer for everything so I am going to try and remember I will only be in the hospital a couple of days.

The Items that I will be packing are as follows:

Camera, phone charger, Pajama bottoms, nursing tank tops, slippers, shower necessities, some make-up (just so I don't scare anyone), baby book, Outfit for LO to come home in and DD gift from LO.

Lindsleigh77 · April 2014

Hi Ladies! seems like everyone is doing okay, were on the home stretch now

How far along are you? 28 weeks 4 days

Team / Name? Pink/Aria

Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?

Nothing else new, as a STM I have most of what I will need for the first while. My MIL brought over a really cute new sleeper with baby lambs on it that I love.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Just tired, sleeping comfortably is tough. Feeling large, bigger than I was with DS and really over work at this point lol

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?

I did perfectly on the 3 hour glucose tolerance test which was great news, thanks for asking @kimmyberly26. No appointments until the 16th now. Wanting to watch my weight gain, I've been eating pretty healthy but the weather has been so cold its been tough to get out for walks, its finally nice here so hopefully some added exercise will help with that. The docs say I am doing fine but I have gained more than I think I need to at this point..... the weigh scale is the worst part of checkups for sure.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

My confidence is up now that I have entered the third tri. Not nearly as nervous as I was early on and really excited to meet my little angel girl

Any baby awesomeness this week?

Plenty of movement and also plenty of Braxton hicks, not painful just a bit annoying and uncomfortable. Doing my kick counts now once or twice a day.

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QOTW – I know this has been touched upon in the main board but let’s talk hospital bags. FTM/STM – What are a few musts for your hospital bag? FTMs – Any questions about what isn’t needed? STM – What did you find was a necessity and what wasn’t?

I packed way too much last time. I hardly used any of the clothes I packed. This time just a good nursing bra, comfy underwear and a going home outfit for me and baby. Also toothbrush and necessity toiletries, deodorant, chapstick, hairbrush and elastics. I didn't use any of my makeup I packed last time so none of that. Probably also my small nursing pillow to help with that and nipple cream. iPhone and earbuds for labour and my kobo just in case. I am going to take as little as I can get away with this time. I find the lists you can get online or whatever tell you to bring waaaay to much and it is a pain in the butt.

Lindsleigh77 · April 2014

skamber said:

@Lindsleigh77‌ aria was on our short list! I love it! Also, is there a brand of nipple cream you would recommend?

I used the Medela brand and it worked great for me.

Thanks!I love it too. Cant imagine another name for her now. I have a crazy long (11 letters) last name that ends with a similar ria sound so it flows really nice and goes well with my sons name Enzo.

MMAMama · April 2014

30 weeks 6 days

Team pink

The Dr said to rest and drink plenty of fluids, I have to go back on Thursday, my blood pressure has settled down and back to normal and feeling a lot better now, just have to wait till Thursday.

Baby rolling around well :-)

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