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 23rd –
@amoot890 / June 6th –
@amwangel / June 20th -
@BabyBean82 / March 15 / 28w (Liam) – How is little Liam? Any big milestones this week?
@Beeank / June 4th –
@BeesTimesThree / June 7th –
@BellanieNJ / June 11th –
@Boozy2 / June 28th –
@Britleann26 / June 12th (Abigail Lilly)– Our cat that doesn’t like people just runs away from DD and stays away from her so I’m sure he’ll be fine.
@Brittnic531 / June 14th (Sawyer) –Your niece sounds sweet. You could use Buttercup as her nickname. J
@Brookerose987 / June 5th –
@BruiserB / June 3rd –
@Carriebear22 / June 19th (Camryn Marie) – I’m getting all giddy with hearing about your excitement. J Hopefully your crazy dreams will settle down soon.
@cheerlicia / June 18th (Tyson James)–
@carmanb / ??? (Claire Rebecca) –
@dragonfly711 / June 19th (Hailey Lynn)– What a score on the stroller and car seat. You have a ton of pets! Happy belated bday to Judy! 28 yrs is great!
@FeliciaTwo / June 11th -
@folding / June 27th (Felix Myles) –
@fuccimama / June 16th (Jason Milachi) – Yay for still being head down. Hopefully he’ll stay that way.
@hjl050308 / June 11th (RCS – June 5th) (Ryan Michael)– How did your growth scan go? I’m sure you and DH will do just fine with 3. You’ve got this momma!
@hlp2709 / June 30th (Alex) -
@hubbs173 / March 20th (28w4d) (Henry) – Glad you are feeling better. I’m late to the party so had no idea you were hospitalized. So sorry you had to go through that ontop of everything. How is the awesome Henry lately? Blue Moon is very delicious…especially with an orange slice. Mic Ultra also sells a bunch of flavored ones that are delicious also.
@JmeJoLee83 / June 1st –
@katieluc106 / ??? –
@katiebartton / May 30th (Henry Joel) –
@kcartwright12 / June 16th (Gavin Stone) – Glad to hear you had fun on your trip. How did you survive 3 days of labor last time? Hopefully it will be much shorter this time.
@kdemun / June 12th -
@kimmyberly26 / June 2nd (Kelsey Marie)-
@Kinipela7 / May 20th –
@kjohnson1002 / June 3rd- How did your shower go? Sorry to hear about your carpel tunnel on top of everything else you are dealing with.
@kmolsonmay5 / June 2nd –
@kristalina / June 27th (Tessa)– I’m betting Tessa loved the music. My dog is also a momma’s boy and he’s good with my daughter but would rather hang out with me most of the time.
@ktwils2010 / June 20th (Evelyn) –
@Lauralyn2012 / June 10th -
@Livsweetmama / June 10th –
@lest12 / June 24th –
@lindsleigh77 / June 26th (Aria Jill Rose)– I’m with you and dreading the recovery. Your protective terrier sounds adorable.
@lisagde / June 11th (Lorna)– So sorry to hear about your stomach flu. It’s the worst pregnant, especially this far along when the baby is big and romping around in there.
@lizok22 / June 10th –
@lmesko20 / June 28th (Olivia or Declan)–
@loherrim / June 13th (August Rex) –I thought you were going with Voldermort? J It’s so cool that you have a farm for LO to be raised on. We have chickens and DD loves them. How is the pelvic rest treating you?
@lsuhoneybadger June 7th -
@Marcelene 1/ June 3rd –
@mcgoocasper14 / June 9th –
@megzep / June 9th –
@misscarter87 / June 12th -
@MMAMMama / June 9th –
@MollySm / June 20th (Viviana)– Love seeing Lucia with your Tabby. FX you can get everything settled and the nursery set-up soon so you can relax.
@MommaAshley12 / June 8th –
@MrsBHM June 8th (Corbin Quinn) –
@mrsgerman / June 7th – So glad to see you back at the check-in and that you are doing well.
@MrsRage / ??? <span style="font-size:10.5pt;mso-fareast-font-family: "
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
All Alers Welcome!
Re: ~~~June Mommas PGAL Check-in~~~
@MrsRage / ??? (Sophie Elizabeth) –
@mullenem / June 27th (Sadie Bernadette)–
@nickelnichol / June 28th –
@Preggochic86 / June 5th –
@PressLove / June 14th –
@Puka99 / June 13th (Xavier Lucas)
@Read247 / June 28th (RCS-June 23rd) – I just loved your stories about DS and your pets. That’s what pets are for. J
@RedMar / June 10th –
@ricecakes1216 / June 14th (Cameron Forrest) – Do you think that maybe LO dropped already? Being a mom didn’t come naturally to me either but you figure it out day by day. You’ll be awesome!
@RoccoStar / June 9th –
@sa1112 / June 21st – The gifts coming in the mail is awesome. Congrats on your new nephew!
@samm1983 / June 5th – Great to hear that you had a good appt. Hopefully you can slow down a bit soon and before baby girl comes.
@SarahSmile01 / June 11th (Lloyd Cosmo) –
@SarainColorado2013 / June 7th –
@smhorak / June 21st (Zachariah Louis)– Yay for passing your GD test. Your celebration with cookies was perfect.
@skamber / June 12th (Eden Faith) – At least you got a peek at parenting a sick child now so you may be a little more relaxed when it is little Eden. It is the worst when they are that sick and you feel helpless.
@Stephpaez / ??? (Catherine) –
@StevesWife2 / June 25th –
@StinaLeigh / June 5th (Emerson Louise??) –
@sumochik / June 13th /C-section June 6th (Adrean)– We are planning on me getting my tubes tied if I do get a c-section when we are finally done having children but DH will also be getting fixed.
@SwiftyMomof3 / ???? –
@tdf2010 / June 21st (Charlotte) –
@tessmomt2be / June 21st -/
@tinyangel12 / June 22nd (induction June 1st) (Anthony Edward)- Check to see if you can hook a second video monitor up to your current one, that is what we did. FX for good growth scans.
@tlcalloway / June 13th (Alyson Jane???) –
@TheMrsMurillo / June 7th –
@traceyboo37 / June 22nd (Savanah Skye) – Congrats on your 18th anniversary. What a milestone!
@WoodSeltzer09 / June 7th (Connor)– I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s loss. Glad to hear your pregnancy is going well. I can’t imagine the stress you must be under.
@xnbride / March 9th/ Evangeline (25w)– Love the picture of you and Evangeline. Any new awesomeness with her this week?
@xosarahjo94 / June 23rd (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/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
All Alers Welcome!
How far along are you? 33w 5d
Team / Name? Pink (Kelsey Marie)
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I just bought some new nursing pajamas and a used Coach diaper bag that I'm in love with. I think even after I'm done using it for a diaper bag, I'll still use it as an oversized purse.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? The fatigue is certainly hitting me now but I managed to work two hours in my flower beds yesterday and got alot done.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? U/S to check out LO this week. We're super excited to see her again.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Not really labor fears but I'm dreading the postpartum recovery crap. Its worth it in the end but ugh....
Any baby awesomeness this week? I love the fact that she's actually strong enough to hurt me a little when she moves but it definitely worries me that she'll break her bag early.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? A glass of wine, a bloody steak, and some runny eggs.
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
All Alers Welcome!
Hi Ladies!
@kimmyberly26..I am impressed you worked on flower beds. I can't even fathom being on my knees trying to plant flowers.
My shower was wonderful. My mom and sister did a beautiful job and I believe we are set for our little man. Clearly, we won't really know until he is here, but I feel pretty good.
How far along are you? 33 w 4 days
Team / Name? Blue
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Well, we pretty much have it all now that the shower happened. I love it all! All the baby stuff is just amazing
Probably most excited for my stroller. I want to put the dogs in it and go for walks!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Same as last time...sore hands/wrists. Back pain and lack of sleep. The joys!
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I go weekly now for U/S to check for fluids which look good. OB appts every two weeks right now. Got a tour of the NICU at NY Presbyterian so I know where I will deliver and where he will be as he prepares for surgery. Looking forward to May 2 and meeting our surgeon.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? As it gets closer to my due date I do get nervous about what labor will be like and I just hope I don't go into labor during rush hour. Nothing like trying to get over the GW in rush hour.
Any baby awesomeness this week? He's still pretty active and I love it.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? Either a delish beer, glass of wine...sushi, runny eggs as well @kimmyberly26!How far along are you? 30 week
Team / Name? Blue Name is Alex
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Carters just opened up in my area so I went and got some clothes for the baby, I also found a few things that he could come home in. I need to get on the ball and by a few other things but we have been busy and just have not done that yet. Maybe next weekend we will.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I am feeling pretty good physically just been working a lot of long hours so a little tried. Emotionally I feel like I am all over the place not sure if it to do with the weather and or just everything else that is going on.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I have a doc. appointment this Thursday with a sonogram which will be nice because I have not had one since we found out what we were having.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? I think just fitting into my own clothes for the summer.@kimmyberly26 thanks! 18 is big and marriage is hard work but we have so much fun.
How far along are you? 30 weeks
Team / Name? Savanah Skye
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? No new baby gear but I just started doing arts and crafts with my toddler and having a blast. He's more into reading and math activities
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I feel like a whale but I do look great and emotionally I'm still a little nervous but okay.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Not next week.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? I'm happy to have one of each but I keep thinking, what on earth do I do with a little girl!?!
Any baby awesomeness this week? We finally started decorating the nursery last. I didn't realize how much I needed to do that. It made me feel like I'm really having another baby. I'm just really happy.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
I really can't wait to have a something to drink besides water. I generally don't gain weight but I do while pregnant so I plan to eat everything I didn't.
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How far along are you? 32w 1d
Team / Name? Blue! Adrean. Need a middle name for this baby!!!!
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? We were going to use our Spring Break to get the apartment ready for baby, but we are getting kicked out of out apartment right after the baby is born. Long story short we have been living in the same apt for 8 years and she never raised our rent. She got sick and her kids want to sell the house and they want us out two weeks after the baby comes, June 30. So ridiculous and not happening. We will probably be out by the next month but are considering moving out of state now to be closer to family. So everything is in limbo and in super stressed. And still haven't gotten anything for my baby
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Every day is different! Sometimes I feel like hell and sometimes I feel wonderful. Being in vaca this week has helped a lot with physical relaxation but as I said mental relaxation is out the window.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Saw my doc on Thursday he's riding me for not taking the iron pills. He wants me to take 500 mg twice a day. I can't stomach them and he keeps saying if I don't take them it raises my risk of needing a blood transfusion during surgery. I have been trying to eat more iron rich foods but I've read that the iron in food is less soluble than artificial
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?
I am pretty sure I had a contraction yesterday. I felt this tightness in the middle of my stomach from top to bottom and it scared me. I felt paralyzed almost and it held for a while and then let go. The baby started kicking a little bit after so I stopped worrying. I am worried about going into labor before my surgery. I don't have any of the issues I had with my previous two LO but I understand VBAC2 is kinda dangerous I just wish I could deliver vaginally. There's no way my doc would go for it though.
Any baby awesomeness this week?
LO kicked a few times when my oldest was touching my belly and that's the first time she felt him so she was really excited. It was super cute. And my younger daughter has been so clingy to my belly lately lol. They both keep saying to my belly, baby we want you to come out now, haha. Let's see if they're singing the same tune when he actually does arrive.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
WINE!!! Totally agree with PP. And coffee, I have been having some lately and it kills me with the heartburn and I know I need to stop, but it's iced coffee season people lol!
And soft cheese and shellfish, yum. Not together though
Me (36) + DH(35) = Married 9yrs!
How far along are you? 32w3d
Team / Name? blue/we'll decide once we meet him
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Yes!!! We have *finally* started buying things! Specifically, we bought the car seat and a stroller. It's so fun to see how excited DH is about the "gadgets." Plus I've been getting some toys and carriers from a couple colleagues at work!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Not bad! My feet were hurting a bit, but I think they're improving. Emotionally I'm getting a little more anxious about the birth, and I'm starting to realize that we're going to have a baby. :P and wondering how that will change my life . . . .
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Appointment on Monday . . . .
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Just general fears. Plus I'm worried that my tiny boobs won't be sufficient for breastfeeding . . . .
Any baby awesomeness this week? Nothing specific . . .
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? I will *really* want wine, but I doubt that will be the first thing. Probably sushi.How far along are you? 32w
Team / Name? Pink/ Laila (I think we finally have a winner)
What gear are you excited about? We are still sitting things since the shower. I think we over did it with the bouncy seats, swing, and rocker. Something will have to go.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
I have been pretty down because she doesn't move much. However, that all changed within the lay couple of days. She had become quite playful and I love it!
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Regular biweekly on Wednesday.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? I wonder if I will make the right decisions. I don't want to be the over indulgent mom with the bratty kid because it took so long for us to have her.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Laila played with DH this morning. It was sooo sweet. They were going back and forth poking at the same spots.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? Sushi and plum wine....later margaritas
How far along are you? 32 weeks 4 days
Team / Name? Cameron Forrest
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I order his coming home outfit yesterday. H insisted on this adorable tuxedo onesie he found on Pinterest. I couldn't say no.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically uncomfortable.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Had our 32 week appointment on the 14th. My baby is a giant measuring 2 weeks ahead. We go in on the 28th for a growth ultrasound to see if he is really that big, I have too much fluid or if he was just laying funky and measured ahead. My doctor checked my cervix and nothing has changed. He's still super low and head down, but really stretched out.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Just the same. Now that there is a possibility that they take him early I am full of anxiety. I don't want to do anything that will jeopardize his long term health.
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
A medium rare steak and glass of red wine. I told H that I want to sneak a bottle of wine in my hospital bag, he now thinks I have a problem..
How far along are you? 32w3d
Team / Name? Blue/ Ryan Michael
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I was excited for the Momaroo but after reading some reviews I'm a bit nervous now.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, my back and hips are killing; I feel like i can barely get out of bed or walk to the bathroom when I get up. I'm also having heart burn, lovely. Emotionally, I'm good.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had my growth ultrasound this past Monday. He's weighing in at 5 lbs 2 oz (85 percentile!). I also had my regular ultrasound and signed the consents for my c-section (@39 weeks). This week I start my NST. It's so funny that they're called Non Stress Tests when all I do is stress and freak out about them. I've had them with my oldest and would have had them with my second but he came before they started at 34 weeks.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Nothing this week. I'm getting a little bit of fear for my csection since it's a surgery and all. I'm sure my anxiety will intensify as time goes on.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Just continued movement, rolling, etc. I love being able to see it through my shirt.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? SInce i have GD, I'm looking forward to having a chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard (there's a DQ right down the street from the hospital!). That's on top on my list.
How far along are you? 31 weeks today!
Team / Name? Green
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Haven't got anything new recently but my work shower is later this week
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically this is probably the best week I've had. Emotionally still feeling good.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Had a regular check up this past week. Measuring on track.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? I had a huge freakout this week. I was resting on the couch watching TV and typically the baby is pretty active when I'm laying down...but I didn't feel any movement for a few hours despite laying on my side and eating a snack. I started crying and went to get my doppler. Found the HB right away and baby started moving but I just sat there on my bed sobbing over how scared I felt of losing the baby.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Felt the baby hiccoughing this week and DH could feel it too!
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
I've really been wanting a cold turkey sub from Subway so I may send DH out to get one after delivery!
My Ovulation Chart
BFP #1 3.16.12. mmc 5.7.12 at 11 weeks ~Avery Cameron~
BFP #2 12.12.12. mmc 1.22.13 at 10 weeks ~Theodore Michael~
D&C #2 Chromosome analysis results: Translocation Trisomy 14
My RPL Testing: Homozygous MTHFR, normal karyotype
DH's karyotype results: Robertsonian Translocation 13:14
BFP #3 9.10.13 mc at 4 weeks~Our little May Flower~
BFP #4 10.13.13- Our Rainbow Baby, a little girl, arrived June 25, 2014!
Team / Name? Green
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?
@kimmyberly26 - I also got a beautiful Coach diaper bag at my shower that Ill be using as a purse post baby
How are you feeling
physically/emotionally? I cannot sit for long periods of time because the pain on my ride side below my ribs is unbearable. I'm hoping for relief as the 36 week mark approaches (I heard the babe drops around this time).
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Love that we have bi-weekly appts now! Next one is May 1.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? I do not like that my hospital does not have a NiCu. There is one right down the road, but still this makes me feel uneasy.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Baby is doing all kinds of moves and I'm pretty sure I can feel it's butt right underneath my ribs
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
Raw salmon sushi (preferably Philadelphia), white wine, unlimited amounts of soft cheeses. I've been eating slimy eggs and now you ladies have me worried!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK
How far along are you? 31 weeks
Team / Name? blue, Zachariah Louis
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Nothing new this week, apparently the crib I picked out can't be found in stock anywhere so I'm back on the hunt for that.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Tons of acid, pelvic pain and I'm exhausted. Emotionally I'm doing okay, worried something terrible might happen and that we will hate a late loss but I am able to push that fear away most of the time.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had one last week. I had to do a 24 hour urine collection because of a high blood pressure reading and it turns out everything is fine, DR thinks it was just a bad reaction to the glucose test. Next appointment is in a week and a half.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Every twinge or new pain has me freaking out that it is labor. It's going to be a long 9-10 weeks if I can't stop that!
Any baby awesomeness this week? He's kicking and rolling strong enough to be moving my whole belly around.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
I've not had much I've given up. I'd say mostly a second coffee during the day or a nice mixed drink would be amazing. I've already had cold sandwiches, the occasional small glass of wine, and I never liked sushi or rare meat so I had it easy when it comes to the "banned' list
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
How far along are you? 5weeks +1 postpartum
Team / Name? Blue/ Liam
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?
We put his crib together last night, so his room is almost ready now just need to get the rocker and a changing table.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Physically I am feeling good, emotionally I am still struggling with the whole situation.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Liam is doing good most of the time, he has had an increase in his brady spells this last week, that really bothers DH and I but the Dr's and nurses tell us that it is normal. He is getting close to the point that I might be able to try feeding him, he is showing signs of being ready and as soon as they give the go ahead we will try it out and see if he can handle it.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?
Everyone keeps saying that we will have more babies like it was no big deal that I had 2 losses then almost died at the end of this too short pregnancy, I get so mad when people mention future babies because I really don't think I can ever do this again.
Any baby awesomeness this week?
Liam hit 3 pounds last week, here is his 1 month picture we took.
@kimmyberly26 - since I was a FTM, I didn't really know what to expect, so I just kinda went with what they told me to do. I think I was more freaked out about not wearing underwear when people visited, then how long it was taking. LOL!! I also had AMAZING nurses. They made everything manageable. I am hoping it goes much smoother and faster this time, now that I know what is normal and what is not.
How far along are you? 31w 6d
Team / Name? Blue- Gavin/Gaven possibly changing the spelling to be a little more unique.
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Yes! A couple new outfits. I can't help myself. Plus we just purchased his crib!! So excited for it to arrive. Hubby is painting his room tomorrow. Can't believe he will be here in less than 8wks.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Tired, starting to get out of breath, and starting to feel a little uncomfortable. The end is coming.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Nothing until May.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Trying not to think about labor yet.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Lil man is very active! I love it when he kicks my belly. Not so much when he head butts my cervix.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? English Breakfast Tea and feta cheese!!! I haven't been able to have any caffeine this pregnancy. It makes my heart race and BP rise.
Team / Name? Viviana Mae
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Nothing new this week. Life has been so crazy busy recently. We're having fun with Easter, but I'm ready for life to settle back down a little so we can go back to getting ready for Viv to come.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I'm just tiring easily. We've had a busy weekend. I get out of breath quickly this past week, and my pelvis kills me when I try to walk or to carry my daughter. But otherwise I'm doing well. Emotionally I'm feeling pretty good. Viviana was breech at my last appointment (though it was too early to worry), so I'm impatient for my next appointment because I'd like to hear that she turned.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? No appointment until May 6th, so I've got a bit of a wait.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? I'm starting to really think about just how tired I am going to be with 2!
Any baby awesomeness this week? We booked a flight to go see my sister in September, and it was fun to see Viviana's name on the info (even though her birth date had to be wrong - they wouldn't accept any date in the future, so we had to choose the day we booked the ticket. I'll have to call and see if I need to fix it once she's here and I know her actual birthdate). Otherwise I'm just so happy that she's still wiggling a ton in there!
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
I know it's boring, but I cannot wait to sleep on my belly!! Otherwise I'm an everything in moderation girl, so I'm not feeling deprived.
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
Team/name: blue, no name yet
Baby gear: ordered my breast pump. Super excited that insurance paid for it.
Appt: had one thurs. Everything looks good. My uterus is measuring 4 weeks ahead. (Just like with my first pregnancy.)
Crazy/fears: I'm dreading postpartum. Hoping recovery will be easier, but not driving for 4 weeks is freaking me out. My DH works a LOT and I'm scared I'm not going to have any help... Again! Plus, it's a whole new ball game since I have a toddler...
Phys/emotionally: starting to get the blues. I'm uncomfortable and can't sleep... Combine that with people telling me (minimum) 5 times a day how huge I am (yes, I counted).. I'm ready to just hole up in my house until this baby is out.
Awesomeness: kicks so hard he looks like he's trying to find a way out!!
QOTW: medium rare steak, Caesar salad and a big glass of champagne or a margarita. I'd say both, but my tolerance is probably non existent.
How far along are you? 31w1d
Team / Name? Pink, Charlotte
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? We have everything bought at this point but I still haven't set much of it up.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? So far so good.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Ultrasound on Thursday to check on an SCH that won't go away and then my 32 week OB appointment on Friday.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? A glass of sweet red wine!!
BFP #1 12/14/2010 EDD 8/24/2011, D&C due to blighted ovum 01/27/2011
BFP #2 05/02/2011 EDD 1/10/2012, MC at 4W2D 05/04/2011
Diagnosed with homozygous C677T MTHFR - Lovenox shots while TTC
BFP #3 08/01/2011 EDD 04/07/2012, DD born 03/29/2012
Started TTC #2 12/2012 on Arixtra due to Lovenox/heparin allergy
BFP #1 03/19/2013 EDD 11/24/2013, MC at 5W 3/24/2013
June/July 2013 - Clomid 100 MG CD 5-9 + TI = BFN
July/August 2013 - Clomid 100 MG CD 5-9 + IUI = BFN
August/September 2013 - Femara 5 MG CD 3-7 + IUI = BFN
LMP 9/11 Unmedicated cycle - BFP 10/11, EDD 6/21/14 Born 6/2/14
How far along are you? Almost 33 weeks!
Team / Name? Pink / Lorna
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? We had some good coupons at Target that we used to buy some newborn and size 1 diapers this weekend. Not exciting, but one of the few things that we needed to pick up before this LO arrives.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? So. Tired. I guess I'm officially in 3rd tri now, because the exhaustion is hitting me like a freight train. I had a *surprise* two day interview last Monday/Tuesday and I still feel like I haven't recovered from it.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? MW appointment this Friday.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Nothing new here. Still nervous about my BP as I approach the time that I started developing PreE with DS. I'm starting to get a little swollen, too, which isn't helping my nerves.
Any baby awesomeness this week? The childbirth class was good. I think it was mostly useful for DH to know how to best support me during labor. Plus, he's been extra helpful recently since the nurse teaching the class really focused on how difficult PG is on your body
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? You know, with this LO I haven't really given up on anything entirely (ie. I have had 1/2 glass of wine or beer on occasion and eat runny eggs as long as the whites are fully cooked and the eggs don't look or smell funny). I guess I'll have to say stomach sleeping. I really miss my stomach sleeping and that's something that I definately can't do at this point!
BFP#2: EDD 2/11/14, MMC confirmed 7/15/13 (growth stopped at 6 weeks), D&C @ 12 weeks 7/25/13
How far along are you? 32 weeks
Team / Name? Pink/ Sawyer Faith
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Just excited that my family is throwing me a baby shower... I do hope that I get some cloth diapers!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I can definitely tell it's getting close to the end... hip/back/sciatic pain, exhaustion, and over the top hormones.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next appointment is tomorrow morning, meeting w/ another dr in the practice and that makes me nervous. I like my comfort zone, lol!
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Just the unknown of what to expect...
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? I don't even want to wait until I get home... someone better bring me a Jimmy John's Vito sub (it's an Italian sub) in the hospital!!! I also miss my fancy Starbucks drinks.
How far along are you? 33 Weeks
Team / Name? Blue / Connor
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Ordered my back up breast pump last week -- i have a really good Medela one but my insurance covers a new one so i'm going to keep it in my trunk for when i forget my good one.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?Physically i've been getting killer migrains, Luckily my BP is still good FX it stays that way. 33 weeks is when it started going up with my DS. Emotionally i still feel like i'm on a roller coaster - but luckily the ride is almost done.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My next apointment is Thursday - all my blood work came back stable last week so i go back for more next tuesday.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?Nope
Any baby awesomeness this week? He's always awesome but nothing to exciting
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? Lots of sex -- well once i'm cleared too
I've had so much on again off again spotting that i barely let DH touch me. So itll be a nice change of pace.
BFP 10/8/2013
Miss Camryn Marie arrived 6/20/2014
Hi Ladies! sorry I am late this week, I was away for Easter with friends
How far along are you? 30 weeks 5 days
Team / Name? Pink/ Aria
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about?
Nothing new, being a STM I have most of the big stuff handled
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Tired all the time, sick of work crapiness but emotionally doing pretty good
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Regular 32 week check next Wednesday and that is it for now
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add?
Just the same recovery pain fears, nothing major. Getting excited to be done with being prego. Two and through for me.
Any baby awesomeness this week?
Just the usual, lots of movement, stronger every day. Strong enough to see through my clothes quite often now. Hiccups as well which is cool.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy?
Oh man, all the sushi and a dirty gin martini with extra olives, yumm. Runny eggs would be nice too
Have a wonderful week everyone!
How far along are you? 30 weeks
Team / Name? Team pink, Aamie Rayne
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? I got some cloth diapers and baby leggings
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Tired all the time.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I've been measuring small at all my appointments so they are going to do a new ultra sound at my next appointment. At 32 weeks hopefully all goes well.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Scared the she is gonna show up early or with the umbilical cord around her neck or something.
Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? Idk maybe a whiskey
How far along are you? 31 weeks 5 days
Team / Name? Blue / Anthony Edward
Got the courage to buy anything yet / What gear are you excited about? Nope, I think I am pretty much set for when LO arrives
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Anxiety every time I step foot in the DR office now. I am so close to bringing home my baby boy and I just want to stop these negative thoughts.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I just had my appopintment yesterday. Growth scan was great...he is measuring approx. 4lbs 7oz and is in the 78th percentile. The NST testing was good also....although he did not like being hooked up to the monitors
he did great. I go every week now and I will have an ultrasound and the NST test each week until the induction day. I am happy they are doing everything they can think of to make sure this baby boy comes home with us.
Any PgAL crazy/labor fears/parenting fear you want to add? Nothing new to add this week.
Any baby awesomeness this week? He is head down and I hope he stays that way. Even though I may be uncomfortable....I love that he is still very active and kicking all the time. Keep growing little man.
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QOTW – What is the first thing that you will indulge in when you get home from the hospital that you may have given up during pregnancy? HMMMM....so much to choose from....I definitely want a filet cooked medium and a nice glass of red wine