Third Tri Check-In 7/16/14

LilSip0611 · July 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!

Congratulations @DoublePortion and @BBColt78 on the arrival of your little ones! Hope mamas and babies are doing well!

How far along are you?

Upcoming appointments?

Any updates to share?

How are you feeling?

QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Anything you’ve had to give up since getting pregnant that you are excited to get back to?

**Recent Grads**

@DagnyDoo 6/14 Boy

@Alexandra1513 6/28 Girl

@Danalawrence 6/29 Girl

@BBColt78 7/09 Girl

@DoublePortion 8/15 Team Purple

**July **

@RG0405 7/12 Girl

@Brooklynesque 7/18 Girl

@AlmostWright 7/22

@lks18 7/22 Twin Girls

@amwenz 7/22 Team Green

@VioletteGrayskies 7/23 Girl

@Say1009 7/23 (team?)

@krdesi 7/27 Boy

@KristyLynn26 7/28 Team Green

@csronce 7/28 Boy

@Ylvelill 7/29 Team Purple

**August**

@MMSchu 8/02 Team Purple Twins

@cachoque 8/03 Boy

@ThoseThreeWords 8/04 Team Green

@SoonToBeMrsP 8/04 Boy

@Okitty 8/05 Team Green

@cc+mm 8/06 Girl

@liz4paws 8/07 Girl

@amd1982 8/14 Girl

@LilSip0611 8/16 (8/4) Twin Girls

@HeatherHam10 8/18 Boy

@Sk8terWoman 8/20 Boy

@Allison7 8/23 Girl

@OutdoorGirl10 8/30 Boy

**September**

@xtina78 9/2 Twin Girls

@GettinCrafty 9/3 Girl

@marnief 9/3 Girl

@Lizarella82 9/6 Team Green

@tigger99 9/7 Girl

@1983lindsey 9/10 Boy

@brittneyandadam 9/11 Girl

@jenschultz85 9/22 Team Green

Lizarella82 · July 2014

How far along are you? 32 +4 Upcoming appointments? I have a regular OB and specialist appointment on the 22nd Any updates to share? How are you feeling? Surprisingly good physically- just a lil bit of swelling and nose/gum bleeds. Very emotional though. Lots of crying and excitement, frustration and anxiety. I think it's that there's so much going on this month and next before baby arrives, plus the hormonal rollercoaster. QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Anything you’ve had to give up since getting pregnant that you are excited to get back to? I really, really miss running. I have dreams about it. I also love to cook, and that's gotten significantly harder with GD. Sort of sucks the fun out of it.

Sk8terWoman · July 2014

Hi ladies, hope everyone is coping with the summer. We are lucky today, it's in the mid-70s and feels great! How far along are you? 35w1day Upcoming appointments? Just had an appt today. Dr thinks I'll have a small sized baby, closer to the upper 6 lb mark. Fine with me since I plan on a natural un-medicated birth, but we'll take it contraction by contraction. Any updates to share? I had my work shower and friends/family shower this weekend. My sister, friends and mom did an amazing job with the shower. They went all out with the decorations, food, desserts and made it very special for me. I thanked those hostesses and everyone for coming and of course was very emotional. I looked around the room and saw that everyone had tears in their eyes, this has been a long time coming where some days I never thought we'd have a baby. How are you feeling? I'm feeling good, but need to lay off the carbs and sweets. Gained too much weight from my last dr's appointment, even though I'm still going to the gym and adding swimming to my exercise regimen. Thankfully no more showers and leftover cake and goodies to eat. QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Anything you’ve had to give up since getting pregnant that you are excited to get back to? I'm very excited to get back into figure skating. I stopped skating at 12 weeks and cannot wait to get back onto the ice and glide, spin and jump. I'll definitely take it easy at first to see how I feel, but really looking forward to getting back, working on my tests and hopefully competing in January.

Aurora1181 · July 2014

Can I please be added? (SO EXCITED to be here!!!) How far along are you? 27w5d with boy/girl twins. EDD 10/10/2014, but I'll have a scheduled c-section at the end of September. Upcoming appointments? I see someone every week- either ob or MFM. Next week it's the MFM! Any updates to share? I did my glucose test this week and should get those results tomorrow. Fingers crossed! I also had my baby shower this weekend and was overwhelmed with everyone's generosity. In the nursery, the cribs are set up, but I still have a few things left to get for the completed "look." We got our DSNG stroller and the car seats, so I think we have all the bases covered for now. How are you feeling? Pretty good! My belly is measuring 34 weeks, so moving around is getting tougher and tougher. I'm a teacher and have one more week of summer left (teachers go back on July 28th- so early!) and I'm starting to get nervous about being that active again. I take a nap most afternoons and I definitely notice a difference when I don't take a nap. QOTW: Not sure if this counts as a hobby but... I (used to) love going to happy hours with friends

DH and I also love to travel- but that has been curtailed lately as well

krdesi · July 2014

Hi all, been MIA for a while...I keep forgetting what days check-in is on. 38 weeks 3 days Had an appointment today and it was basically a waste of time because all they do is measure my stomach which is measuring 42 weeks and tell me my bp and urine are fine. I am beyond over all of this at this point. I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago because the doctor was wondering why I was measuring so large and turns out it is due to my giant baby, who at 36 weeks was measuring to be 9.5lbs (yes I know they can be off with measurements, but not THAT much off). I am uncomfortable everywhere, I have Honey BooBoo's mom's feet, can barely walk or move because they are so swollen and can ONLY wear my husband's death trap cheap old navy flip flops. Due to my giant child, the doctors just want to cut me open for a c-section and they will wait till 41 weeks if he doesn't come on his own before then because, why not? It isn't their body or anything....needless to say I am beyond miserable and angry and OVER IT. QOTW: Favorite pastime: Sleeping on my stomach and showering comfortably without my feet and ankles burning and not slipping because my feet don't move properly.

GettinCrafty · July 2014

Huge congrats to @DoublePortion and @BBColt78! And @krdesi, those poor ankles and feet of yours! Hang in there. How far along are you? 33 weeks today! OMG. Upcoming appointments? Regular OB next Friday -- I'm cycling through the other doctors in the practice at this point, just in case my OB isn't available the day of. Any updates to share? We had our shower last week, and it was so amazing to look around and know everyone was there to celebrate the fact that I'm actually growing a baby! Nuts. We were able to successfully FaceTime my mom in from the hospital (where she still is, and where she'll be for at least another couple weeks thanks to APL Leukemia...ugh...but she's doing well with her treatment and staying positive!). She was really happy to participate in the party she'd been planning. Also, BF class is tonight. I feel like I know the basics, but I'm super excited to sort out details about how it all works. How are you feeling? Overall good, but also pretty tired and a bit more emotional than normal. QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? LOVE sewing -- and have been able to do that here and there. Also love going to see music, which we've also done a bunch of, and will be doing a lot of at a festival this weekend. Luckily the weather won't be too hot. I'm guessing both of these may be put on hold for awhile after baby arrives.

cc+mm · July 2014

I am 37 weeks, less than three weeks until my c section. I have 3 appointments every week, 2 NSTs and an ob, so I always have an upcoming appointment :-) Not much going on, finishing up details in the nursery and trying to clean the house...I seem to missing the nesting gene right now. I get tired so easily and can never quite finish everything I think I should be able to.

formerwigirl · July 2014

Congrats on those who have had their babies. 30 weeks this week. Appointment on Friday just for my biweekly checkup. I had my 3hr GTT on Sunday and looks like I passed. My drs office doesn't call unless you fail, so I will confirm that I passed on Friday. Exhaustion has returned big time here. I feel like 3pm hits and I hit a wall. I know I only have 10 weeks or so to go, so I am hoping it goes by quickly. QOTW: There really isn't anything I am not doing that I miss besides riding roller coasters. I am excited for that again. I hope you all have a great week!

amwenz · July 2014

39 weeks & I am not pregnant anymore! I posted my birth story on the main page but my team green turned team blue on 7/11! We couldn't be happier and healthier.

SpartanGirl24 · July 2014

Hey Ladies! I would love to be added! How far along are you? 28 week on Friday with 2 boys - due date is Oct 10 Upcoming appointments? Growth ultrasound on the 24th. Any updates to share? Not really, just hanging out! How are you feeling? Pretty good! I do have some regular back pain in the late afternoon/evening, but that is it. QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Anything you’ve had to give up since getting pregnant that you are excited to get back to? I had to give up riding, polo and working out, which is a bummer, but totally worth it in the long run!

Hopeful1029 · July 2014

Can I be added please???? 28w5d!!! EDD: 10/3/14 with one baby boy

sooooo super excited!! Upcoming appointment: next Wednesday for my twice/week OB appt. Any updates: I declined my glucose test and instead have been recording my levels....at last appt 2 weeks ago doc was very impressed so that made me feel good

Bp is still fab too

Little man is SO super active and it makes me incredibly excited for his arrival. How are you feeling: overall, great. Just getting 1st tri tired again, and uncomfortable from working on my feet all day, but no more swelling, and overall, feeling physically good. Emotionally, forget about it!! Lol I feel like I'm crying all the time or getting ready to snap at stupid people for stupid things lol QOTW: I'm just looking forward to getting back to normal and not feeling uncomfortable. I miss kayaking and bowling and date nights with my hubby, wine and whine nights with my girlfriends, sex, lol @krdesi‌ not sure if you're for or against your docs telling you they want you to have a c-section, but in case you're against and getting concerned about your baby's size, I've had 2 girlfriends give birth to 10+lbs babies non-medicated, at home VBAC and one girlfriend was VBA2C and had a 12#10oz healthy baby boy at home, non-medicated

hope your baby comes your way and hope your swelling gets better!!

marnief · July 2014

@krdesi - hugs to you, hope you feel better soon! Which I guess means I hope your LO arrives sooner than later!!

Congrats to all the new mamas

AFM...33 weeks today! Next app't is next Tuesday. Two weeks later I will finally have an u/s again for the first time since my a/s. I have interviewed 3 pediatricians. Really liked #1, was appalled by #2 (she cursed - just as part of her everyday language - 4 or 5 times in an hour), thought #3 was fine. So we will go with #1, glad to have that checked off the list. My Mom ordered the dresser/changing table for us yesterday, should be here in 2 weeks. My Dad examined my toe that had been sore a week ago, but after a week of rest it didn't hurt no matter how he poked/prodded it, so I have declared myself cured and am back to walking. Feeling good but SO tired. All the time. Also hot, which is so weird for me because I'm *always* cold.

QOTW: I love running and had to give that up during IF treatments. Looking forward to getting back to it. Also love cooking and baking, but I've been able to indulge those all the way through.

I do miss my nightly glass of wine (or scotch...mmm, scotch) and looking forward to getting that back as well. 7 weeks to go, which is just crazy!

xtina78 · July 2014

Congrats to @DoublePortion and @BBColt78 and @amwenz! How exciting!

How far along are you? 33 weeks di/di twin girls

Upcoming appointments? Tomorrow regular OB and NST.

Any updates to share? We had our 32 week growth US last week - estimated weights of 4 lbs 10 oz and 4 lbs 14 oz - so they are big! They are growing on track for singletons and the MFM was surprised they weren't crowding each other yet, but it's great they're big in case they come early. Fluid looked good and cervix was still long. You could see their hair! This week I started going to the hospital 2x/week for the NSTs. It's a lot of appts.

How are you feeling? It varies but overall pretty tired. I am not sleeping so well due to joint pain and of course going to the bathroom so frequently. However, nothing has been too terrible so I'm grateful for that. I'm definitely sporting some cankles! When I'm not at work (which involves sitting) and I am generally to be found on the couch.

QOTW: Favorite hobby is probably reading so I haven't had to give that one up. I do miss drinking, gardening, snowboarding, yoga, and randomly cleaning/vacuuming - who would have thought.

RG0405 · July 2014

I'm 40wks 5 days today..ughhhh!!!!
I really want to have this baby now. I have an OB and NST appt in the afternoon today.
I have been having contractions but they are not consistent. I've been sleeping better since I now sleep in our guestroom which has a firmer mattress.
I'm having back and hip pain but I am trying to hang in there.

Qotw: my favorite hobby is traveling. I also love shopping and Zumba which I miss!

Soon-To-BeMrs.P · July 2014

Hello beautiful ladies! 37w3d... and on strict bed rest for a week now due to high BP and slight protein in urine. Meh. Had an appointment this morning and doc put me on some BP meds and if all evens out until next Thursday, we'll schedule an induction for the last week of July. Lil Mamba is still super high (in the nosebleed section) and I am marginally dilated with an "okay cervix" (read thinning but still no where near where she'd like it). I am trying REALLY hard to follow the rules for strict bed rest but would give myself an honest B-. There are so many things at work that i need to get done from home before I feel okay leaving... and thought I had three more weeks within which to do them! But my and Mamba's health are most important so I prioritized a bit! So excited to see the birth announcements from everyone... I remember being so excited and envious when you all posted your BFPs. And same feeling now when you post your birth announcements! Congrats!

QOTW: My favorite hobby in summer is going to our baseball games and drinking beer... our season tickets haven't been used much this year due to hear and now bed rest!

mmhopeful · July 2014

How far along are you? I am 28 weeks and 3 days today. Thanks for welcoming me!

Upcoming appointments? I just had one 2 days ago and my BP was good, my sugar numbers for GD were excellent, but even though I'm drinking over 100oz a day, I am still showing dehydration. These two babies are totally pulling from me! LOL

Any updates to share? A few gifts have come in the mail. it's been fun to see some mail that's not a bill.

How are you feeling? Tired in the afternoons. Still recovering from a Y-infection and UTI. Using topical meds, but totally miss swimming and taking baths.

QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Anything you’ve had to give up since getting pregnant that you are excited to get back to? My favorite pastime is sewing or scrapbooking. I really miss moving along quicker than I am these days. LOL It feels like every task is much more laborious, grocery shopping especially. I have to ask for help for just about everything, including reaching into the washer or dryer to do laundry.

Allison7 · July 2014

How far along are you? 34w5d! I can't believe that she is due 5 weeks from tomorrow!

Upcoming appointments? Monday. I am not sure if she is going to do my first internal next week or schedule me for another appointment the following Monday and do the first internal then.

Any updates to share? DH swears that he is getting the bed moved out and the crib set up this weekend. I am going to finish organizing the whole nursery this weekend. All of the other big pieces (glider, mamaroo, stroller, shelf, etc) are all assembled. I also got everything sorted out with the insurance and the durable medical goods supplier regarding the breast pump and it looks like I should be able to get it before we leave the hospital. Yay for a free Medela PISA! Now all I have left to do is pick a pediatrician and maybe get a new car...it is going to be a crazy couple of weeks!

How are you feeling? I feel very good. As long as I drink enough I can keep the cramps away. The heartburn was terrible, but since I started taking the Zantac it is gone completely. Baby girl keeps moving a lot and I think she actually flipped out of transverse/oblique the other day, but it was super uncomfortable for both of us and she moved back.

QOTW: What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Anything you’ve had to give up since getting pregnant that you are excited to get back to? My favorite hobby is photography, so I haven't had to stop that. I am actually shooting a wedding in two weeks! As for things I am excited to get back to...sleeping on my stomach is high on the list! I also will be excited to be able to stand for longer periods of time. I forget that I can't and will be standing and talking to people when the urge to sit becomes unbearable!

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