Any rants/raves? Been feeling pretty decent, but some of her movements that feel like downward pressure do make me a bit nervous. Raves: still pregnant-one more week of official bed rest and then back to more normal activity.
Any major milestones? I think every week that I stay pregnant at this point is a milestone.
Upcoming appointments? Monday I have a general OB appointment and they will check for any more dilation/effacement. I am just hoping I don't end up in L&D for monitoring...
Any rants/raves? rant- mfm never hadn't contacted my ob, so I had to fill him in on the plan. Ob said he was going ot call him to get the verification... I'm kind of annoyed neither one called the other.
rave- they both have a great plan in place and both are very supportive of all that is going on. OB is 'cautious, but not too concerned' about everything. He thinks there's no reason I won't make it to 38w
Any major milestones? just one more week down! and officially got the news that at this point baby is 100% okay at the nicu here!
Any rants/raves? None baby related. Work's been kicking my butt though and I'm ready to be done.
Any major milestones? I'm hoping that my blood pressure doesn't start to spike like with DS (which I was told it would likely happen earlier this time around). Last time I was induced at 38 weeks and the doctors would like me to make it to 39 this time so baby is big enough for surgery.
Upcoming appointments? This is the last week that I don't have some sort of scheduled appointment (or two).
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
@suitern - I'm glad you're feeling well. I'm getting a lot of downward pressure as well that keeps freaking me out. I'm sure you'll be relieved when bed rest is done. Hang in there!
@JustCricket - Yay for having a good plan in place that everyone is comfortable with. Let's hope that you are able to make it to at least 38 weeks and keep that baby cooking!
@GingerGiraffe - It's exciting to know when you'll get to meet baby girl! Hope the next 12 days are smooth for you and LO!
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
Any rants/raves? Little guy decided to go head down this week...yay! Dr warned that I still have lots of fluid so he could move again so fingers crossed!
Any major milestones? Hitting 36 weeks feels good. I feel like if he were to come now everything would be okay.
Upcoming appointments? 36 week apt tomorrow along with gbs test. Next week will be a doozy of apts on Thursday. Four back to back....awesome! Haha
How far along are you? 35 weeks & 2 days Any rants/raves? Pregsomnia, heartburn, and congestion are killing me this week! LO is still head down (has been for weeks), but now starting to also feel lots of downward pressure! Nerve wracking! Any major milestones? Just feels great that we made it past the 34 week marker and LO is still inside!!! Upcoming appointments?
Weekly high risk appt on Monday-just BPP this week I think. Growth next Monday
Childbirthing class and L&D tour Monday as well!
36 week appt Thursday-finally get to schedule my induction date!
Rants/raves? I want my little guy to stay put for a while but I hurt so bad! I have recently discovered heartburn, I've had it twice and had to have DH tell me what it was bc I've never had it before! My legs are still cramping, I try to drink a lot of water and I've been doing stretches I got from my pt but neither of those are working. And I can't sleep, but I'm prepared for no sleep the next 6 months. Baby boy is getting so big and he doesn't move so much anymore, he's got a strong heartbeat and US look good, he just has no room
Any major milestones? Dr thinks I will go into early labor around 37 weeks, which is two weeks away so I'm patiently waiting for 36 weeks on Sunday.
Upcoming appointments? Next Thursday unless I need to go in sooner.
How far along are you? 34 weeks today! Very, very exciting.
Any rants/raves? Sort of neutral, but at my appt Monday I was dilated 1cm. Doc isn't worried, but I'm a little anxious to be dilating, given how often I'm having contractions. Rave is that my doc's office has been awesome and really reassuring, and sees me every time I call with any kind of concern. Another rave - it's been 2 weeks since my positive FFN test, but baby is holding on. Hooray!
Any major milestones? 34 weeks! I didn't think I'd make it this far. I'm now a week and a half past when I had DD, so this is all new to me. Taking it one week at a time...
Upcoming appointments? OB on Tuesday, then MFM on Friday (next week, not tomorrow). I didn't think I'd still be pregnant when I made the MFM appt, so that's exciting too.
DD1, born 4/10/11 at 32 weeks Cooking #2 Due 9/18/2014
@LTMama, I have been 1 cm for well over a month, so hopefully you can just stay at that for a while! So happy for you to hit 34 weeks! Did they mention when you could get off bed rest?
I'm glad you're still pregnant and cooking LO @LTMama! Way to make it to 34 weeks!
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
I just had an appointment today and because I haven't had any issues for 6 weeks and have made it to 34w, all my restrictions have been lifted! VBAC is back on the table too. Very very good day.
Technically, I guess, I'm no longer high risk, but I'd like to come in and support you ladies.
@crystalangel79 - How far along were you when they scheduled your induction? I don't see MFM again until August 20th. I'm sorry you're in so much pain, but yay for better sleep!
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
@suitern, that's reassuring to know that you've been hanging in there at 1cm. I go back and forth between being concerned and figuring it doesn't really mean anything.
@crystalangel79, sorry you're in so much pain! Hang in there!
DD1, born 4/10/11 at 32 weeks Cooking #2 Due 9/18/2014
@LTmama, from what I've been told and speaking with friends, second time Mom's often walk around dilated for a good portion of their pregnancy. Hopefully that is the case for you (and me ha ha)
Ok @crystalangel79, that makes sense. I'm only an hour away from where I'll deliver. My MFM just said they'll schedule the induction when my regular ob gives them the heads up that my cervix is "ripe." They want me to last 39 weeks as well.
And yes, inductions can take a while. I was induced with DS due to high blood pressure and it lasted over 21 hours (7 pm until 4:48 pm the next day).
First Son - born 2013
Second Son - born 2014 - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV). First open heart surgery at 5 days old. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and several other procedures and is currently doing amazing. Third Son - due June 9, 2018
Any rants/raves? Lots of downward pressure. I counted peeing 4x in a 2 hr timeframe while working today and had a weird experience at work: a lady who asked how far along I was before I told anyone I was pregnant (I only just tested at the time) told me tonight I was going to have the baby. I was a little weirded out due to her strange ability to see into my ute. (She also told me it was a girl before I knew). Her reasoning was "I've had 6 kids, I know."
Any major milestones? 2 days away from my 36w milestone. Dr said on Tuesday if baby comes he'll take her and we'll get to stay together, no nicu expected.
Upcoming appointments? Next Thursday. Which is also kindergarten orientation dsy for DS
Woo hoo! It's August!
How far along are you? 35+5
Any rants/raves? Lots of downward pressure. I counted peeing 4x in a 2 hr timeframe while working today and had a weird experience at work: a lady who asked how far along I was before I told anyone I was pregnant (I only just tested at the time) told me tonight I was going to have the baby. I was a little weirded out due to her strange ability to see into my ute. (She also told me it was a girl before I knew). Her reasoning was "I've had 6 kids, I know."
Any major milestones? 2 days away from my 36w milestone. Dr said on Tuesday if baby comes he'll take her and we'll get to stay together, no nicu expected.
Upcoming appointments?
Next Thursday. Which is also kindergarten orientation dsy for DS
well that's not obnoxious of her at all. I mean I guess people like that are well intentioned enough, but still.
Re: High Risk Check in-August 7th
Any rants/raves? Been feeling pretty decent, but some of her movements that feel like downward pressure do make me a bit nervous. Raves: still pregnant-one more week of official bed rest and then back to more normal activity.
Any major milestones? I think every week that I stay pregnant at this point is a milestone.
Upcoming appointments? Monday I have a general OB appointment and they will check for any more dilation/effacement. I am just hoping I don't end up in L&D for monitoring...
35w!
Any rants/raves?
rant- mfm never hadn't contacted my ob, so I had to fill him in on the plan. Ob said he was going ot call him to get the verification... I'm kind of annoyed neither one called the other.
Any major milestones?
just one more week down! and officially got the news that at this point baby is 100% okay at the nicu here!
Upcoming appointments?
Any rants/raves? None baby related. Work's been kicking my butt though and I'm ready to be done.
Any major milestones? I'm hoping that my blood pressure doesn't start to spike like with DS (which I was told it would likely happen earlier this time around). Last time I was induced at 38 weeks and the doctors would like me to make it to 39 this time so baby is big enough for surgery.
Upcoming appointments? This is the last week that I don't have some sort of scheduled appointment (or two).
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
Any rants/raves? Little guy decided to go head down this week...yay! Dr warned that I still have lots of fluid so he could move again so fingers crossed!
Any major milestones? Hitting 36 weeks feels good. I feel like if he were to come now everything would be okay.
Upcoming appointments? 36 week apt tomorrow along with gbs test. Next week will be a doozy of apts on Thursday. Four back to back....awesome! Haha
35 weeks & 2 days
Any rants/raves?
Pregsomnia, heartburn, and congestion are killing me this week! LO is still head down (has been for weeks), but now starting to also feel lots of downward pressure! Nerve wracking!
Any major milestones?
Just feels great that we made it past the 34 week marker and LO is still inside!!!
Upcoming appointments?
Rants/raves? I want my little guy to stay put for a while but I hurt so bad! I have recently discovered heartburn, I've had it twice and had to have DH tell me what it was bc I've never had it before! My legs are still cramping, I try to drink a lot of water and I've been doing stretches I got from my pt but neither of those are working. And I can't sleep, but I'm prepared for no sleep the next 6 months. Baby boy is getting so big and he doesn't move so much anymore, he's got a strong heartbeat and US look good, he just has no room
Any major milestones? Dr thinks I will go into early labor around 37 weeks, which is two weeks away so I'm patiently waiting for 36 weeks on Sunday.
Upcoming appointments? Next Thursday unless I need to go in sooner.
Any rants/raves? Sort of neutral, but at my appt Monday I was dilated 1cm. Doc isn't worried, but I'm a little anxious to be dilating, given how often I'm having contractions. Rave is that my doc's office has been awesome and really reassuring, and sees me every time I call with any kind of concern. Another rave - it's been 2 weeks since my positive FFN test, but baby is holding on. Hooray!
Any major milestones? 34 weeks! I didn't think I'd make it this far. I'm now a week and a half past when I had DD, so this is all new to me. Taking it one week at a time...
Upcoming appointments? OB on Tuesday, then MFM on Friday (next week, not tomorrow). I didn't think I'd still be pregnant when I made the MFM appt, so that's exciting too.
DD1, born 4/10/11 at 32 weeks
Cooking #2
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
@suitern, that's reassuring to know that you've been hanging in there at 1cm. I go back and forth between being concerned and figuring it doesn't really mean anything.
@crystalangel79, sorry you're in so much pain! Hang in there!
DD1, born 4/10/11 at 32 weeks
Cooking #2
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
How far along are you? 35+5
Any rants/raves? Lots of downward pressure. I counted peeing 4x in a 2 hr timeframe while working today and had a weird experience at work: a lady who asked how far along I was before I told anyone I was pregnant (I only just tested at the time) told me tonight I was going to have the baby. I was a little weirded out due to her strange ability to see into my ute. (She also told me it was a girl before I knew). Her reasoning was "I've had 6 kids, I know."
Any major milestones? 2 days away from my 36w milestone. Dr said on Tuesday if baby comes he'll take her and we'll get to stay together, no nicu expected.
Upcoming appointments?
Next Thursday. Which is also kindergarten orientation dsy for DS
Milestone: RCS is in exactly 23 days. Woohoo!
Rant: Had a breakdown last night. Had to pee 2x in 20 minutes. I just can't keep getting up that often. Smh
Next appt in 2 weeks. Thought I'd be on weeklys by now.