Third Tri Check-in 6/3

LilSip0611 · June 2014

This is a weekly check-in for members in their third trimester. You can feel free to join at 28 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell when you greet your little ones!

How far along are you?

Upcoming appointments?

Any updates to share?

How are you feeling?

QOTW: What baby products are you most excited to use that you have either purchased or received as a gift?

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ball.and.chain · June 2014

How far along are you? 34w2d

Upcoming appointments? I have an OB appointment and u/s on the 11th. Haven't had an u/s since week 26ish, so I'm looking forward to seeing this little boy again and finding out how big he is. From then on, appointments AND ultrasounds are weekly.

Any updates to share? Had our first shower this past weekend, which was nice, and our second one is this coming weekend. Lots of loot and since we're still behind on nursery prep, nowhere to put it! I took a breastfeeding class last night, which was helpful.

How are you feeling? Well, I've had diarrhea for the past 12 hours and I'm starting to worry a bit about it. I called the OB's office to see if I need to be concerned or doing anything and I'm just waiting for the callback. Assuming nothing serious is going on, I am sort of grateful for a day to stay home from work and rest. Otherwise I feel OK. Carpal tunnel is manageable, heartburn is under control, and my body is still holding up. Definitely starting to swell more though. Evenings are cankle time.

QOTW: What baby products are you most excited to use that you have either purchased or received as a gift? Well, the clothes are fun because I like picturing how cute he'll be in them! I am also excited to have received our stroller because I enjoy thinking about taking him out for walks when I'm home on leave. And we've received a lot of books, which I'm looking forward to reading to him over the years!

cc+mm · June 2014

I will be 31 weeks tomorrow...wow! I have an ob appointment tomorrow, and we are meeting with a pediatrician. In 2weeks I have my next growth ultrasound and start weekly non NSTs. I'm still feeling pretty good most days but do get pretty tired by the end of the day ( I'm on my feet all day at work). QOTD: I'm most excited for all of the clothes. Gracie has quite the wardrobe and everything is just so cute.

sunflowermama42212 · June 2014

Thank you @LilSip0611‌ for taking over!

How far along are you? 40w5d

Upcoming appointments? Had an ultrasound this morning and baby was comfy cozy and everything looked good. I see the Dr. Later today for a check up.

Any updates to share? I have an induction scheduled for Thursday starting at 7pm. I can't lie, I ugly cried last night. After all the medical intervention to get pregnant I just wanted to go into labor on my own and feel like a normal pregnant woman and experience something that wasn't forced by medications. Oh well, all that matters is he gets here safely but I am a little sad.

How are you feeling? Overdue. That should sum it up

ETA: QOTW: we have his cosleeper set up and attached to the bed and I've been going to sleep every night staring at this empty baby bed. I can't wait til I look over and see my little babe next to me!

ball.and.chain · June 2014

@MishaBelle521, I hope that baby decides to come out before Thursday!

amwenz · June 2014

I am 33 weeks today! Had to put a call in to my MFM this morning because the cramps at night for the last week have intensified and were contractions last night for an hour and a half:( I am also feeling pressure. I am headed in this afternoon to see what's up. Wondering if steroid shots are headed our way. I'd really like this baby to stay put until July 1st (37 weeks). We had our shower this past weekend and it was beautiful. We received so many homemade gifts that are so sweet (not the ugly kind)! We busted a move on Sunday and put everything away and played with everything. Loved decorating and picking things out for our shower! Sorry for all the pics but we've waited so long for that day:)

liz4paws · June 2014

How far along are you? 30w5d

Upcoming appointments? Next appt is with the OB on June 11, then the MFM on June 12. I'll have weekly appts with MFM after that point.

Any updates to share? Had a scare that sent us to L&D on Sunday, but all is fine now. Other than that, same ol' same ol'.

How are you feeling? I think I'm hitting the uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. My hips and back are starting to really hurt. Yesterday we had a class at the hospital and got lost looking for it. The brisk pace of walking around trying to find it really exaserbated the pain in my back. I am still paying the price. But I'm happy to be this far so I'll take it!

MMSchu · June 2014

How far along are you?
31w3d

Upcoming appointments?

I have my two week check up in a week with OB. I'm hoping he'll be able to answer more questions than the midwife did last time I went (he was on his 24 hours at the hospital).

Any updates to share?

I had my growth US last week and the babes look fabulous! They were measuring in about 1.5 weeks ahead of schedule, which I'm very happy about. Also, with all the measurements taken, they were just shy of 4 pounds each! I'm hoping that's pretty accurate! I've been eating a lot more calories just to help they grow!

How are you feeling?

Besides my annoying PUPPP rash and being uncomfortable, I can't complain. I come home from work and just have to lay down because my body gets so sore by the end of the day! I've given up straightening my hair which has resulted to putting gel in my hair, it's too hot!

QOTW: What baby products are you most excited to use that you have either purchased or received as a gift?

I'm excited about all the little girly outfits and the boy outfits! It's fun going shopping with DH, we split up and go pick out outfits! Other than that I'm excited about the stroller and swing we are getting! DH is so excited he already put together the stroller!

MMSchu · June 2014

@Lilsip0611 Thanks for taking over!

katekat8721 · June 2014

@Mishabelle521 C'mon baby! It was your turn next before my body decided to jump the gun!

The girls are now six days old and I cannot begin to explain the love and joy that they bring us. They are 'late preemies' being born at 35.5 weeks but they are totally healthy and happy and growing strong. We've had some preemie-ish issues, like latching and having to watch their weight/blood sugar carefully, but a LC was helpful in getting us where we need to be. Sometimes we just look at them and can't believe they're ours. As corny as it sounds, it feels like Christmas morning every day.

If I could give any annoying 'advice' it would be that hormones are a bitch and just prepare for them to be wonky after birth. I didn't have any hormonal mood swings during pregnancy, but day 3 or so after birth I just cried over anything. I cried because I missed my night nurse. I cried because I thought the sleeper DD#1 was in was ugly and she was too cute to wear ugly sleepers haha. Just expect to be crazy and just go with it, it'll be over soon

I can't wait for you all to have your babies, I'm so excited for everyone!

Alexandra1513 · June 2014

How far along are you? 36 Weeks and 3 Days

Upcoming appointments? I have another ultrasound this Friday to see is she is still breech and if she is they will be scheduling me a C-section for 39 weeks.

QOTW: What baby products are you most excited to use that you have either purchased or received as a gift? We bought the Baby Bjorn One and I can't wait to try it out.

DagnyDoo · June 2014

Hi ladies!

I'm 38w3d and so ready to meet this little guy. I'm hoping that all these contractions and cramps I've been having have actually done something this week. After being told 2 weeks ago that I was 2cm/80% and he'd be here any day, there was absolutely zero change last week. Such a tease! I'm pretty sure he's as excited as we are to come out, which explains why he's been trying to karate his way out through my belly every night. Little dude is strong!!! I told DH last night that after he comes out and I start getting sentimental and weepy about not feeling him kick anymore to remind me how much it hurt at the end.

Aside from feeling very round, the acid reflex is pretty unbearable at this point. I've been on pepcid since 22w, and am now at the point that even sleeping sitting up (with 5 pillows that keep me completely upright) I still wake up choking on acid and have to chew tums every 2 hours. I'd of course go through this for another year if it meant finally getting our baby, but now that we're so close to the end I'm ready to eat and sleep without my stomach literally in my chest anymore.

I think gear-wise I'm most excited about wearing the little guy and having him close.

krdesi · June 2014

Hi all,

I am 32 weeks 2 days and definitely feeling more discomfort in my back and hips. I also feel about 500lbs when I am trying to get out of bed or get up off the toilet or couch. Makes me tired and I feel like I am out of breath more often.

I can't wait for July, I just wish my due date wasn't the very END of the month! Lol

QOTW: I definitely cant wait to see him in all of the clothes he has. Someone also got him the cutest bath toys so I am excited to play with those with him when he's old enough to enjoy them. Mostly I just wanna snuggle him in his swaddle blankets or carrier and just hold him!

ld08271 · June 2014

Congratulations to all the ladies that had their babies last week! Wow, it's been busy! Sorry I didn't post sooner.

@Mishabelle521 I hope that your little one makes his appearance on his own before Thursday. I'm sending you lots of positive energy.

How far along are you? 37 w 2 d

Upcoming appointments? I have an OB apt and ultrasound on Thursday. I find out the results of my Group B Strep culture.

Any updates to share? The baby is still in a posterior position which isn't ideal for labor. I'm still going to the chiropractor and going to pick up the pace on some at home exercises. I'm a little nervous about growth since it was this time in my pregnancy with my DD that her IUGR was diagnosed. Plus, I was on the lower side of normal for fundal height last week. I'm going to beg that they look at growth at Thursday's ultrasound just for piece of mind.

How are you feeling? I'm feeling great (knock on wood). I recommend everyone whose insurance covers it or can afford it to see a chiropractor. It has truly made the difference.

QOTW: I splurged on a nice double jogging stroller. So excited for it be be delivered!

DoublePortion · June 2014

How far along are you? 29w4d

Upcoming appointments? Earlier today I had a growth scan with my MFM and my weekly OB appt is Thursday.

Any updates to share? Both babies looked good at today's appt. Baby boy is 3lbs7oz and baby girl is 2lbs11oz. Last night I told DH that the babies had better have gained quite a bit of weight for how heavy my belly is getting! In 2 weeks I start weekly BPPs with the MFM, in addition to my weekly OB appts. Good thing I don't have a job!

How are you feeling? I generally feel pretty good, but some days I am easily exhausted. My feet ache most of the time and the swelling (thanks to Procardia) makes it worse. I need to renew my membership to the local rec center so I can sit in their pool to cool off and feel comfortable. I can only imagine how much heavier my belly is going to get! Heartburn comes and goes, but is manageable. Oh, and the braces don't seem to help the carpal tunnel anymore. I know I sounds like I'm miserable, but I'm really not. I started getting overwhelmed last night and just had to remind myself that this discomfort is only for a few more weeks!

QOTW: I've received so many great gifts! I'm excited and overwhelmed by them at the same time. I can't wait to use the Aden & Anais swaddlers. They are precious!

Sk8terWoman · June 2014

How far along are you? I'm 29weeks today.

Upcoming appointments? My next appointment is tomorrow, and I'll get the results of my glucose test. Hopefully everything turned out to be normal.

Any updates to share? I have a very itchy rash on my upper arm, and webmd and googling haven't really yielded any results. I will ask my OB about it tomorrow, right now just using OTC hydro-cortisone cream. We are going to Orlando for a short vacation in three weeks, so I'm looking forward to hanging out with family and lounging by the pool.

How are you feeling? Feeling huge, and scared to see how big I'm really going to get. Getting more swelling, but trying to at least walk 30 min/day and try to go the gym so I feel less bloated.

QOTW: I'm really hoping someone will get us the stroller off of the registry, but I can't wait to use that. It's very cool to think of walking our little guy around.

JSM0801 · June 2014

How far along are you? 33w4d

Upcoming appointments? I had a check-up this morning and all was good. Doc couldn't believe with how low the babies are that my cervix is still so long and closed. So although they literally feel like they're going to fall out of me, it looks like they're hopefully staying put for a little while longer.

Any updates to share? I did have a bit of a scare the other night that sent me into the hospital for some tests. All of a sudden, I started getting some crippling stabbing pains/cramps along the right side of my stomach. After about 30 min, we finally called the doc. I went in and got hooked up to a bunch of machines. Babies were perfect and happy as can be. They were worried about preeclampsia, so they ran some tests. Everything came back normal, and it turned out I was just severely dehydrated. Machine showed I was having a bunch of contractions, which they believe was caused by dehydration which also caused the pain. They pumped me up with a bag of fluid, and we got to go home after a 4 hour adventure. So I am now chugging my water like a good little girl and feeling much better!

How are you feeling? Feeling huge and uncomfortable. MY feet are ginormous!! I don't even recognize myself anymore!

QOTW: What baby products are you most excited to use that you have either purchased or received as a gift? I can't wait to dress the babies in all the precious baby clothes!! My daughter is already taking over the entire closet, and they're not even here yet. Oh, and the adorable animal towels. Can't wait to wrap them up in those after bath time. I am also excited about the Keekaroo Peanut Diaper Changer-super easy to clean! no pad cover, so one less thing to constantly have to change and wash, and it's supposedly great for boys since they tend to pee all over.

cachoque · June 2014

Congrats to the new mamas!

How far along are you? 31w2d

Upcoming appointments? Next 2-week check-in is on Thursday.

Any updates to share? All is going well. I'm definitely in the growth phase now - getting bigger & rounder each day. He's kicking almost all day long & I love every minute of it - even though it's crazy uncomfortable sometimes!

How are you feeling? Feeling good. (TMI) At night I get reflux (I think? Like, throw-up in my throat) but I push/swallow it back down and it doesn't burn so I'm not too worried about it.

QOTW: Tough question! The cute baby boy clothes are a definite like! I'm also looking forward to using the baby carrier. Can't wait to see DH with our lil man strapped to him

brooklynesque · June 2014

Hi, everyone!

I'm 33w4d today. Feeling huge, but still pretty good if I don't overdo it. I still have swollen feet and ankles but at least some of my shoes still fit. Baby is getting hiccups a few times a day, which cracks me up (privately) if I'm in some sort of serious meeting at work.

I had an OB appt today, and I asked her if it was looking like I was going to have a monster baby. At 20 weeks she was measuring above the 90th percentile. Fortunately it sounds like I am now measuring at a quite normal fundal height and my OB said she'd be surprised if my baby was either very big or very small. So that's good.

One baby gift I'm very much looking forward to using is the afghan crocheted for us by my husband's 90-year-old aunt. So sweet.

sunflowermama42212 · June 2014

::update::

My water broke! My baby must have listened to me beg him to come before the induction! On my way to L&D!

cscronce · June 2014

How far along are you? I am 32 weeks and we are having a little boy! Due date is July 28th.

Upcoming appointments? In two weeks, we will be having our final every 2 week visits. At that time, I will have an ultrasound as they think baby is bigger than expected. So we shall see. Then I will go to appointments every week.

How are you feeling? Physically I am feeling great! I really can't complain as this has been a wonderful pregnancy with no true sickness. I did catch the flu early on in the pregnancy and have had bad indigestion, but no vomiting, only slight and occasional nausea. Mentally... I am struggling with thinking about having to place my baby in daycare. I work as a nurse and my husband and I had planned that I would continue to work weekends and he work weekdays and we could swap off with the baby. This Fall will be my final semester of graduate school and I have to do student teaching will require me to be away from baby 3 days per week. I am taking 3 months of maternity leave and had imagine all that time would be with my baby and now it seems most of it will be completing part of my student teaching. I cry most days thinking about this. How have you all handled leaving your baby, if you have other children? Sorry I wrote so much, just having a difficult time with this idea!

QOTD: I am looking forward to dressing up my little boy in all the cute outfits he has so far. I just had my first baby shower this past Sunday. I have another one this coming Sunday and then the last one June 14th. I feel so loved to share this happy experience with all my family and friends!!

ball.and.chain · June 2014

MishaBelle521 said:

::update:: My water broke! My baby must have listened to me beg him to come before the induction! On my way to L&D!

YES!!! Thinking good labor thoughts for you. Can't wait to hear the update.

katekat8721 · June 2014

MishaBelle521 said:
::update::

My water broke! My baby must have listened to me beg him to come before the induction! On my way to L&D!

Yay!!! keep us posted!

MMSchu · June 2014

@MishaBelle521‌ yay!!!!!!!! Hoping for a smooth delivery!! Can't wait to hear about it!!!

HeatherHam10 · June 2014

How far along are you?

29w2d

Upcoming appointments?

Next Tues the 10th! Then I start going every 2 weeks!

Any updates to share?

No real updates...we are going Friday to get our 3d u/s of our little man and I couldnt be more excited!! Things are really moving a long I cant believe it!

How are you feeling?

Feeling pretty good for the most part. Still keeping up with the gym but starting to get a little more exhausted. My feet always hurt but things really arent too bad right now!

Qotw: my fave thing that I cant wait to use would prob be our stroller! fil got us the bob motion and I can not wait to put it together!

DagnyDoo · June 2014

@mishabelle521 Hurray!!! Good luck mama! Hope it all goes smoothly and maybe it's already over?!?

twistsandturnsto2 · June 2014

@MishaBelle521‌ woot woot on your water breaking!!! Fx for a smooth and safe delivery!

AFM: 39 weeks here(how the heck did that happen?!?!) and all is just fine and dandy. We had an u/s yesterday to check fluid and baby's size due to one OBs concern about my lack of weight gain and me measuring small. Baby is perfect, measuring in at 7lb 3oz, and fluid levels were ok so I guess I really am all baby at this point!! The OB we saw yesterday had no qualms about it and sent us on our way with a smile.
The once nightly, now all day contractions with no rhyme or reason are starting to wear on me. I was trying to see if I could time them last night but nope. I'd get 2 good ones at 8 min apart and then nothing for 15 min. :::sigh::: I guess we just have some more waiting to do.

QOTW: I have no idea, lol! Maybe the ring sling I made or our BOB, we haven't gotten too many terribly cute clothes yet being team green so it's just a wait and see game til LO arrives!

FishyMom · June 2014

How did I completely miss @mishabelle521 post that she went into labor!! Sorry to post where I don't belong but congrats Hun!! Safe and speedy recovery to you!

LilSip0611 · June 2014

Hi ladies, I just realized they I posted the checkin but never updated. @MishaBelle521‌, yay for your water breaking before you had to be induced! @katekat8721‌, congrats on the arrival of your little ladies! As for me, I'm 29w5d today and just trucking along. Only 8 more weeks of bedrest! I have a regular OB appointment on Tuesday and a growth scan 2 weeks after that. These little girls are growing like champs so I'm excited to see how they are doing. My shower is this weekend so our house is about to be inundated with baby stuff! Feeling pretty good still, but the leg cramps at night are getting old fast! QOTW: I think I'm most excited to use our stroller. After being on bedrest since 24 weeks, it will be great to be up and walking around with our LOs.

sunflowermama42212 · June 2014

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Labor was crazy and ended up with a c section but Henry Russell is healthy and breastfeeding like a champ! I'm doing better now and will post a birth story when I get home!

FutureMrsW9 · June 2014

Hi Ladies! I know I'm super late and have been MIA lately, but not working = me not being on the computer all the time to be able to bump! I see lots has happened over the past two weeks - I can't wait to read through it all and catch up! Congrats to all of the new mamas!

AFM: I'm now 37w3d and my dr appts have been weekly now for 3 weeks! No real updates other than my BH have started and they've started with a vengence! I actually thought I was in labor on Monday it was so bad! Hopefully this just means baby is getting ready...and please please please come soon for mama's sanity! I'm just so ungodly uncomfortable now. It was weird because I had a fairly easy comfortable pregnancy until around 34 weeks, and then BOOM it hit me and everything started to ache and the BH started, etc. My MW said I'm still measuring on track and baby hasn't dropped yet, even though baby definitely has because I know my own body and how it feels, but baby just hasn't "dropped" into my pelvis, I guess, which is what they consider dropping to be.

QOTW: What baby products are you most excited to use that you have either purchased or received as a gift? I purchased these all-natural Ava Anderson baby shampoo/wash, lotion and powder. They have zero harmful chemicals and they smell delicious! I bought the adult body wash and shampoo and conditioner for myself to try out first, and I'm in love! I'm not crunchy at all, but when it comes to baby I feel like I'm going to be a little cray cray.

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