Pregnancy Check-In (Nov 3rd)

Amber&Reva · November 2014

1. @pauljl‌ : Oct 28 girl

2. @only1leia: Oct 31 singleton

3. @byrrd: Nov 3 singleton

4. @Mazere: Nov 25 singleton

5. @doodah1013 & @firstcomeslove2013: Dec 12 singleton

6. @Twochickshavingachick: Jan 3 girl

7. @RobertJane33: Jan 8 boy/girl twins

8. @twobrooklynmoms: Jan 10 singleton

9. @jjlvscg: Jan 10 singleton

10. @cageymack: Jan 22 girl

11. @louliza: Feb 1 singleton

12. @singingmua: Feb 2 singleton

13. @aandstilltrying: Feb 14 twin boys

14. @mrs&mrsK: Feb 17 boy

15. @wishiwaspreggo: March 7 singleton

16. @calsurb: June 4 singleton

How is everyone feeling? How is pregnancy treating you and your partner this week? Any updates to share? Any upcoming appointments? QOTW: Through the entire whirlwind that is TTC and being pregnant is there anything that you and your partner have disagreed on? Do you think your parenting techniques will be similar or is there something that you are pretty sure your partner may do that will drive you nuts?

pauljl · November 2014

Still pregnant at 40+ 6. I know that isn't so crazy but it feels like forever!

Still NO action going on according to the doc today. Not even a cm. Set for an induction on Wednesday so I'll be admitted tomorrow night!

The doc today started talking c sections. Not that I will have one, but that I might want to familiarize myself with what that would mean for baby and me. She brought it up because the induction and Callie's size both increase my chance of a c section.

While I appreciate the heads up (and did read up on some c section literature) it bothered me a little that I'm not even at the hospital yet and they're already throwing out c sections.

Personally I'd rather not deliver that way. I'm hoping I get a fair shot at delivering this baby on my own and that I have the courage to stand up for what I want, so long as Callie is in no danger.

I should add, too, that I have been totally happy at my practice at every other turn. They are so receptive to gestational carriers and partners alike. So maybe I'm overreacting.

Oh gosh, getting admitted tomorrow. Woah!

Amber&Reva · November 2014

I'll get us started. I am 23w and some change and trucking along. Changes is when I sleep on my right side my leg seems to fall asleep but I don't have that problem when sleeping on my left side. Also if I sleep on either side and then roll onto my stomach some more little lady kicks me like crazy. She does not like when I am sleeping on my stomach. I also get winded more easily then I have in the past. Next week I reach V-Day!!! and officially graduate from seeing the MFM although I will still get weekly injections until 28w at which point my insurance will no longer cover them. More and more people are noticing my growing belly and I am commonly getting asked by strangers when I am due. I don't know if this means I am just clearly pregnant or if I am too big for this stage in pregnancy.

QOTW: I think R and I will co-parent pretty well. My biggest concern is that she will let her eat junk food where as I would much rather her eat clean healthy foods. I mentioned this to R the other day because when her niece was visiting she had her choose between Lucky Charms and Captain Crunch at the store and I let R know that our kids won't be having either of those because there is way to much sugar. She was like no there isn't they are healthy. So that is where I think we will have some of our bigger disagreements when it comes to parenting.

Looking forward to the babies that will likely be born this week!

mrs&mrsk · November 2014

I'm off work this week so I'll keep this short and sweet via phone
Went to the ob last week - no sono

everything is good
Started listening to our hypno babies CDs, first class is this weekend

Everything's ok except the typical- heartburn etc
Qotw- so far we r on the same page with our goals for parenting. Hope it doesn't change

we've been disagreeing on small unrelated things--must be the hormones lol

doodah1013 · November 2014

This is the smallest pregnancy check-in ever!!! Oh my goodness.

Here is my report: I did something stupid to my back this weekend, and that was super crappy. It feels better now. My belly is starting to feel heavier and heavier and that is strange, but also really cool. I can Squinter all the time moving and grooving in there! I can also usually tell where her butt and her feet are and that is very cool!

Last night we had our last meeting with our Doula pre-delivery. We did the hypnobirth fear release exercise and that was really positive. I feel like I have gained a lot of power that I need to have a calm and gentle birth. So that was really positive.

Mostly my current feelings reside with my current gender presentation and pregnancy. It is hard... and I don't really have any words to sort it out. I am very lucky to work in a very small office with only 2-3 people and for the most part have avoided going to the main office without exercising ninja like stealth.... Nearing 8 months, there really isn't anymore hiding to be done... so I can hide my whole self, or not at all.

A had a shower last weekend and I was relieved to not have to be present. Her Dad and our BIL took me out for wings and football. It was perfect. I love that her family is so supportive of my feelings and didn't much care that people would think it was weird that I wasn't at the shower for the baby that I am carrying. They are wonderful in more ways than I can describe.

QOTD: Hahaha... Oh yes.... A and I are both managers by nature. We both want to be in control of everything all the time.... so of course we disagree. We have gotten pretty good at leaving things and coming back to them. If they are still important after walking away for a bit, we will talk it out as calm and rationally as possible. Of course this all sounds good, but it isn't always that easy!

JennaandBetsy · November 2014

Joining you gals for my first pregnancy check-in.

Due 4/20 with a boy!

We are 16 weeks/2 days today and I' feeling good. Last week was tough, because I saw AND felt the most change/growth in my tummy of any week yet. We are excited for our 16 week appt on Thursday and will get to hear our little guy's heartbeat again.

QOTW: We seem to be pretty much on the same page. I have more experience with children than DW, but to combat that we have offered all of our friends free sitting services and many have taken us up on that offer! She'll be a pro by the time April gets here!

Thoughts and prayers to @pauljl‌ , @only1leia and @byrrd this week! Exciting Times!

calsurb · November 2014

We have an appt for next week, that I'm completely excited about. I'll be 11 weeks at that point, and I do feel like this pregancy is moving right along. I could have socked myself this morning when I woke up with a gigantic headache. I know it was due to not drinking enough water through out my workday. I'm typically good about it, but yesterday and in the night was just dreadful.

My dad is coming for a visit next week and we haven't told him yet, but when he drop him off on Sunday, my mom and dad will be together and we'll tell them, then. Any good ideas on how to tell them? We'll be at at restaurant, and I don't want to make a huge scene!

QOTD: Funny question! My wife and I didn't really agree on which day to do the IUI on! I was all: let's go already! And she was waiting for a different temperature ready for just one. more. day. After that, we've made good decisions, since!

Twochickshavinachick · November 2014

Doing well here.

I will be off for annual leave starting a week tomorrow and going straight into maternity leave after that, so I've been taking it easy at work whilst subtly offering extra training to the guy most likely to get promoted as my cover. They haven't had to nag me into easing off this week though, as I've been feeling a little more like a pregnant lady recently. I've been short of breath, tired and uncomfortable from the start of Braxton's. At home, we're still having fun times as a family. Santana loves music and will respond excitedly when we turn up the radio or watch X-factor together.

Had dinner with my dad last night, which was the first time I've seen him in just over a year. We've never been especially close, which accounts for the long pauses in conversation as we each try to think of something to say. Thank goodness A was with us to keep it from getting awkward. I think he was happy to hear that Santana will have my surname though. Until baby was conceived, I was the last of our family branch.

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