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honeybeee3 · September 2014

Mentally- Truthfully I've been feeling slightly overwhelmed lately. Caring for my 7 month old is so much work and the thought of adding another one to the mix is really starting to feel daunting. I'm really trying to stay positive and embrace the change and remind myself of how truly blessed I am.

Physically- I feel pretty good!

Baby related- We had a follow up A/S on Friday because they needed to get a "closer look" at the baby. Waiting for the results is driving me crazy! I hate not knowing if everything's ok with my LO.

Not-baby related- Lately I haven't felt as strong of a connection with my H as usual. He has been working long days and so we don't get to see each other as much as we'd like. Plus my sex drive is basically gone and I know that the lack of sexual intimacy is a large part of why I'm feeling this way. Luckily, he is awesome and has been so patient and understanding and knows that the nighttime foot rubs won't get him past first base anymore lol. Anyways I know we will be fine, I just hope we can get back on track soon.

kbl13 · September 2014

Mentally: Good, just a little extra emotional lately... Johnson's baby commercials make me cry.

Physically: Itchy

Baby related: Starting to buy some girl clothes and making a mental list of things I need to pull out of storage.

Non baby related: I'm making chicken and pasta for dinner, but I'd much rather order a pizza tonight:)

sfgiantsgamerbabe · September 2014

Mentally: pretty good. I'm still settling into my new teaching job and I'm constantly thinking about lesson plans and routines. It's nice to work half days so I can get things done during the week instead of the weekend.

Physically: I'm embracing my pregnant body. I don't feel fat at all

but my boobs are out of control. I feel like I'm getting sick again (I just got over a sinus infection) so I'm thinking I need to get my flu shot earlier this year. I usually wait until October but I want to make sure I get my shot before I get a full blown flu.

NBR: poor DH has been working so hard for so little reward. He used to love his job (he works in promotions for a cluster of radio stations) but the pay is crappy and things have gone downhill since they got bought out by a big corporation. I think he might finally be ready to look for another job. He deserves so much better.

Edit: Baby related: we registered at Buy Buy Baby over the weekend. I made it my "fun" registry and Target is my more practical registry. We have also been cleaning out closets to make room for baby stuff. We took two carloads over to Goodwill yesterday that was mostly my grandparents stuff. Now we are going through our things.

forthelove12 · September 2014

I'm doing great! Got some awesome news today from my derm about some skin spots I had removed (I posted a week ago about melanoma I had a year ago) and everything came back cancer free! I've been extremely anxious, so I'm so relieved.

I also had a doc appointment today and baby seems to be doing great.

I celebrated my awesome day with some chick-fil-a and I have no regrets!

emilyp2013 · September 2014

I just went on the most action-packed ride of life I've done yet. My husband lost his job, fortunately qualifies for unemployment but our income will take a slaughtering. Lost our health insurance, was accepted for Medicaid. Found out my OB does not accept Medicaid. Was told to contact another office within the network that does accept Medicaid. Contacted them, was told that they do not accept new patients further along than 24 weeks and I'd have to try this other hospital system which has by far the most ghetto maternity center in the whole friggin city. I live in the state capitol so the contrast between this hospital and every other hospital in the area is VERY stark. I burst into tears. Fortunately my dog is adorable and made the breakdown more bareable. DH talked to his dad (a doctor but of an unrelated specialty) and turns out he's best friends with an OB who accepts Medicaid and delivers out of one of the best maternity centers in the city (and the state) with one of the best NICU's in the country attached. So, turns out I should be able to see him and all is well in the maternal universe. At the same time, DH has been accepted into a training program that will take him across the country for the next three months. I cannot go with. BUT he's got free rooming with one of my best friends while he's away and I can stay with his parents for free as well. So, looks like health and shelter is taken care of. :-) Been a rough situation all together but I'm so happy it's working out alright. Nearly vomitted from upset for a while there. Lol

bigbobdole · September 2014

Mentally, I'm great. I feel better about my life since work started again. I feel productive again.

Physically, exhausted! Work is great for my mental state, but it's kicking my body's ass.

Baby related, I'm just so excited. It's been 8 years since I was pregnant last, so everything is new and fun again. I hate to admit this, but my first pregnancy wasn't the best experience. I was in a terrible relationship with a man I didn't want to be with. I felt obligated to stay because I got pregnant. It made for a rough 9 months. This time around I'm in a better place in life. Everyone is excited and ready for our family to grow.

Non baby related, our honeymoon is in two weeks. I'm so busy trying to finalize my meal plan for the week, the packing essentials, detailed list for the babysitter. Ready to get away from it all, even if it's just a week.

Feel like I just wrote a novel..

shelly2xmama · September 2014

Mentally stressing about needing to move ASAP before weather gets bad and to have enough time to settle and organize everything while caring for my as of today err yesterday (15th) 1 year old DD!
Physically well aside from a bleeding bowel scare ( really worried me as I have Crohn's disease) but ended up being a hemroid that tore (sorry if that's TMI)
Baby Related everything still seems to be going smoothly OB appointment Wednesday. Still having some doubts as to gender/anatomy scan so I may ask for another u/s that I'll have to pay for before going out and buying all blue and such. I'm pretty sure if I don't get it done soon it will be too late so fingers crossed I can get a double check and put my doubts out of mind.

Non baby related (at least not Jan/15 baby) my dd just turned 1 and all I can say is how crazy fast time went and how awesome it's been to be her mama and watch her grow and change so much so fast!

tkr7c9 · September 2014

Mentally - Tired, my job is mentally draining most days. I have been pretty calm so far about becoming a new mom.

Physically - I feel HUGE even though I know I still have a long ways to go. My rib cage aches every day and I feel like it should be black and blue from all this stretching. I can't get comfortable at work anymore so after my ribs start hurting my back chimes in right after.

Baby related - She is kicking a lot stronger and more frequent which puts my mind at ease, we are picking up our crib this next weekend and making a lot of progress on the baby room.

Non baby related - My cat is driving me nuts! She is spoiled and think she has to be in my lap/on my belly when I get up in the morning and when I come home from work. She is also the type to "talk" a lot and its getting annoying, it seems like she screams when its time to feed her and trying to work with her to minimize this is difficult and trying my patience.

texasmama786 · September 2014

Mentally - exhausted, anxious and worried.

Physically - morning sickness is gone, but now I have severe pelvic girdle/ symphysis pubis pains so bad that I can barely walk. I'm still working 40 hours a week and keeping up with two toddlers, but would love anything to just quit my job and rest. I'm so damn tired!

Baby Related - our baby has a spot on her heart and we have a follow up ultrasound in a couple weeks to take a closer look. It's nerve wrecking to think about.

Non Baby Related - Jason has seriously stepped up to be a better partner. We had a rough patch there for about a year and I was beginning to think our marriage wouldn't last. He has been the best most supporting husband and father lately and I'm so thankful to have that!

rodiesmum · September 2014

Mentally - exctd abt the baby. Still deciding if ill SAH once baby is born.

Physically - exhausted in the afternoons but energized compared to the first tri of course

Baby related -- with god's grace baby is fine and moving a lot.

Non-baby -- looking forward to getting together w BFFs. Been a long time since i had time to be with them although we constantly communicate.

CanukMam · September 2014

Mentally: So glad this is my last pregnancy. The last few days I have just wanted to cry every day. I'm just so emotional and everything sets me off.

Physically: Hips/Groin are killing me. DS1 has decided to stop sleeping well, so I'm freakin exhausted too.

BR: Getting used to the idea of a girl. Started playing around with names, although we are no where remotely close to agreeing yet.

We broke the news to the inlaws. MIL is over the moon excited but insists on "dressing her up" whenever she is visiting the new baby. This is the first girl in her family, so I'm just concerned DD will be treated like a doll. They already do things with my son that he doesn't like but they don't seem to notice the pout and almost tears in his eyes when they toss him around a bit too much (he doesn't like being upside down). I just hate the thought of DD being dressed up like a doll and being miserable and completely ignored.

DD is moving like crazy, saw some movement on the outside the other day. She is much more active then DS.

NBR: Lots of stress at my job. Major projects going on and it's going to take everything in me not to lose my shit!!

storm08 · September 2014

Mentally: doing ok. I'm very easily frustrated and annoyed about simple things. I was fed up with the state of our house so I've implemented a more regular cleaning schedule than the previous "when it looked dirty". Physically: pretty good except for an awful varicose vein in my left leg. I have to wear compression socks except when I'm sleeping or showering, and my OB said if it gets any worse she's going to send me to have an ultrasound to make sure there aren't any clots. It's freaking me out a little. Baby related: We pulled 0-6 mos clothes out of storage and washed them. Still no names - team green so we need one of each, and haven't really been in the mood to discuss them. Finally starting to feel the baby kick and move around more. Not baby related: still need to discuss the idea of part time work with my boss. We also need to find a new daycare and pedi, more related to issues with DS, but I'd like to have that all squared away before the baby is born.

12chachacha · September 2014

Mentally: Pretty good. I'm happy and excited, but also a little overwhelmed. Baby brain is definitely a thing and I'm having a hard time with focus and memory.

Physically: I'm having a hard time sleeping. My hips and back hurt, and my shoulders hurt from sleeping on my side - which I usually do anyway, but for some reason it hurts now. I'm just generally getting uncomfortable.

Baby-related: I'm so excited. I love that I can feel her now, but the way I feel her has changed. She's not really kicking me on the surface anymore but more internally. It feels so weird, and it means my husband can't really feel her. I hope everything's okay in there! I also feel like we have SO MUCH to do and not enough time.

Not baby-related: Still working on this house thing - getting the house ready to put on the market and hopefully buy a new one before the baby comes. It's taken a long time, mostly because I've been so tired. We're getting close, but I worry now that our window has closed and we won't be able to sell, buy, and move in time. Until we know where we're living it's hard to get the baby's room ready and started getting the baby's stuff together.

whitehousehall · September 2014

Mentally - feeling good. DH started a new job 4 wks ago and is working 75+ hrs a week until things get settled, so I'm on my own a lot. My cat has been extra snuggly to make up for it

Physically - my baby bump is serious now! Still able to do everything at work (server/bartender) and it keeps me up and moving during the day.

On the baby front: I've been blowing up the consumer reports website researching stuff for the registry. Pretty sure I know what I'm looking for on the major stuff. Now I just need a day that DH and I both have time to make the registry!
Baby is also apparently training for kickboxing in there.

NBR: I turn 30 today!

whitehousehall · September 2014

texasmama786 said:

Baby Related - our baby has a spot on her heart and we have a follow up ultrasound in a couple weeks to take a closer look. It's nerve wrecking to think about.

I had a similar result in my ultrasound. The doctor called it a calcium deposit. I had a follow up test (longest 2 week wait for a result ever!) but it turns out everything is fine. Hope your result is also good! Prayers for you!

shelly2xmama · September 2014

Mentally: exhausted and stressed

Physically: lots of back and hip pain and my ob totally rushed my appt so I blanked on most of what I wanted to ask

Baby Related:everything seems to be going really well. When I mentioned wanting to pay for elective U/S ob said wait not until next appointment (4 weeks) but the one after (FX 2 weeks) and she'll give me one that's covered. I'm still thinking of doing the 3D though as it will stop my hesitation on buying anything and will give me 2 more opportunities to see baby and have the sessions on DVD.

NBR: Needing to move soon for me to have my space and sanity back as well as before snow starts falling and baby is here!

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