July 2016 Moms
BostonBaby1
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2/29/16 PGAL Leap Day Check-In
BostonBaby1
member
Good morning ladies. I know last week was rough and that we are all sending our best though/prayers/wishes/love to @Deepoet
Status Update: Weeks+Days
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
Rants/Raves/Syptoms:
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
Status Update: Weeks+Days
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
Rants/Raves/Syptoms:
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
Re: 2/29/16 PGAL Leap Day Check-In
Deepoet...
Status Update: Weeks+Days
22+4
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
I have an appointment this afternoon. Have been feeling stronger movement this week, could feel him from the outside on Saturday night for a minute or so, that was the first and only time that's happened but it was cool!
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
Hormones are starting to get the better of me, but hopefully won't make me too crazy by the end of this. I'm very over winter and am ready for warmth and motivation to come with spring. I did get some of my projects done this weekend when the weather was temporarily nicer.
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
Unless finances don't work out, I don't plan to go back to work full time. I'm a teacher and I honestly don't think I'd have the capacity to do both well; ladies who do are rockstars. I will probably go part-time with an organization I work with in the summer since I can't afford to not bring in anything. I'm just thankful that that's an option at all, I was dreading the idea of leaving my baby all day every day and going back to working a job that is pretty draining all the time.
Status Update: 19+1
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc: A/S next Tuesday! Excited to see him again, but getting more nerves that something could be wrong.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:Movement is getting stronger, but still no clear pattern yet. I feel him a couple times a day usually, but get incredibly nervous when I realize it's been a long time. It seems I feel him most when I"m sitting or leaning forward. Wondering if he gets annoyed that I'm cramping his space haha
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM? I'll be going back to work which I'm having a VERY hard time with. I've always wanted to be a SAHM, but financially it just isn't possible for us. I also feel bad because DH knows how much I want it, but he's not in a position to make it happen for us either. He feels bad in that stereotypical "man provides for his family" kind of way. I also will carry insurance for all 3 of us, so I'm trying to focus on that piece rather than the actual paycheck. My insurance is significantly better and a lot cheaper than what DH can get through his work. I'm anticipating LOTS of tears and probably some depression about this issue as my maternity leaves comes to end in September/October.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
A/S appointment is one week from today! I'm really looking forward to it. Also have been feeling baby girl move a lot more consistently the last week which has been so fun and nerve calming.
Rants/Raves/Syptoms: Feeling pretty good all things considered. Still pretty tired but definitely not as bad as first trimester was. Appetite still lacking a fair amount (but when I'm hungry.. I'm HUNGRY!) Bit of a headache today so far that I'm hoping fades away pretty quick but yeah, can't complain much!
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
SAHM
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
Appt with reg dr on Wednesday, then the first group appt/class thingy Wednesday night.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: skin is def stretching, it's uncomfortable in the evenings.
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
back to work.
Status update: 21w6d
What's next: We have meet the ob night at our doctor's office and all of the practise OB's, as well as high risk will be there. Next Monday I have a doctor's appointment to figure out what's going on with the high risk clinic, follow up on my a/s and GD test.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: He is moving around a lot now which is really nice. I'm feeling some aches. Mostly working on my feet/ long days is not totally my favourite anymore. I'm going to book another prenatal massage so hopefully that helps
GTKY: I'm going back to work, since I'm Canadian my mat leave is a year though so I'm very glad I'll get that time.
What is next: regular appt with midwife next Wednesday.
R/R/S: actually feeling pretty good. Just can't quite seem to eat meat still. Felt two great kicks Saturday then nothing that evening when DH and DS patiently waited trying to catch a kick. Stinker.
GTKY: I'll cut back to part time at work so half and half
Status Update: 19w2d
What's Next: Next O.B. appt is 3/14/16
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: I haven't felt kicks and I'm freaking out about it of course. I have felt a little flutters here and there and a little popping feeling but no actual kicks. What's taking him so long? Hoping this is the week I actually feel something.
GTKY: I have to go back to work but every day more and more I don't think I want to. It's not really an option for our family for me to stay at home unfortunately.
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What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc. 3/10 for regular appointment / to check my thyroid and see if it has improved since increasing my dose of Synthroid from 25mg to 50mg.
Rants/Raves/Syptoms: More movements, but sporadic. Typically in the evening. Kicks are rare, more rolls / flutters. Haven't been able to tie movement to any particular foods / drinks / activities. My weight gain chart has gone from a reasonable upwards trend line to a straight 45 degree angle. I am always so hungry, but eating healthy. My "workouts" are typically just walks at this point due to laziness. My blump is getting more and more pronounced.
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM? I already work from home, and will continue to do so.
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Status update: 22+2
WUN: not much this week, gotta go visit more daycares because the one at work probably won't work out (waitlist is already too long)... also we're going to continue to declutter this mess of a house...
RRS: I did two 4 hour bus rides this weekend, and I think I overestimated my readiness, I definitely felt pretty carsick (even though I've been feeling pretty good lately)... But overall the trip was fun, so it was good to leave for the weekend. Other rant, I'm putting weight on too fast it seems, and I don't think I'm eating that differently from before, so I'm assuming my metabolism has decided to keep every piece of energy it can get right now... I don't want to restrict my food intake in any way, but maybe I'll try to be more conscious of eating fruit/vegetables, and getting a bit more activity in...
GTKY: Going back to work... Might ask my boss to work from home one day a week, but that'll be it. I suspect it will be hard to transition back, but I do like my job and they've been relatively family friendly, so fingers crossed that it will work out.
22+2
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
Appt in about two weeks, I'm past the halfway point so that feels pretty good.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
Feeling more movement which has been reassuring, though I have accepted the fact that I may never completely shake the pgal anxiety. I've been sleeping a little bit better and my energy level is higher than before, but I get winded and exhausted very quickly so I have to stop a lot when I'm trying to be active.
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM
I'm going to stay home as long as we can make it work, but I will still probabaly pick up some work at home freelance jobs where I can just to help out. We are kind of winging it and we will see what works and what doesn't.
Status Update: 20 wks 2 days
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc. Next apt is tomorrow 3/1! Woohoo! I am actually really nervous.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: This is my 2nd so I figured I would feel movement earlier... not really the case. Sometimes I think I feel something but I am just not sure. I was hoping I would have felt movement before my apt tomorrow so I could be confident that all is well in the belly! I had some really bad lower stomach cramping the other night for about 4 hours. After drinking lots of water and laying down it finally stopped!
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM? I will be going back to work after baby. Not sure how long I am taking off. Hopefully 10-12 weeks.
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Status Update: 22+2
What's Next: Next appointment 3/25
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Heartburn is still hanging around, but keeping it under control. Newest fun is the back aches. I'm about ready to schedule my next prenatal massage! I've been doing really well in the weight gain department but I want to get back to some sort of exercise routine. I think my thighs will thank me, haha! Hoping a few days a week on the eliptical can help maintain. HORMONES!! Omg, I have definitely noticed a difference in my mental stability. I feel like any nice thing anyone does or says could make me cry. Seriously! And I am not really a crier. I'm so nervous for my shower. I think I'll just cry through the whole thing!!
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
Plan to burn through every day of maternity leave I can squeeze out of my doctor using short-term disability insurance and then take some time unpaid. Ideally, I'll leave June 2, and go back part-time after the holidays, Jan 2017. My mom has offered to watch the baby for us, thank goodness!
Status Update: 19 Weeks
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.: No appointment for 3 weeks! Meanwhile we are working on our mountain adventure nursery and I'm really excited!
Rants/Raves/Syptoms: Raves: those kicks!! helping the anxiety big time
Raves: RLP + sciatica... ouch ouch ouch.... I've started a stretching routine on the exercise ball and it seems to be helping, but walking for longer distance is becoming a problem. I hope it's temporary/19-22 weeks growth spur related.
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
I'm already at home since moving to the State last year so I'll be a SAHM for a little while
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc. Nothing this week. Midwife appointment was moved to Wednesday of next week.
Rants/Raves/Syptoms: Very very tired still but otherwise fine. I really can't complain. Baby moves around a lot in there and DH was finally able to feel it this weekend. I can't wait until DS can really feel it but will have to wait a bit longer since he's only 3 and attention span is short. Bought a snoogle this weekend and it was literally the money I've ever spent. Amazing!
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
I would like to work 20-30 hours a week when I go back. I'm working full time now with DS and it kills me that he spends more time with his babysitter than he does with us. I'm just fortunate to have a really great care provider for him which is the only thing that makes it tolerable. If I really wanted to be a SAHM we could do it but I don't want to completely remove myself from the workforce.
ETA still thinking of @Deepoet and wishing her and her husband peace and healing.
What's Next: No appointments this week. My last loss DD is at the end of the month and starting to meet friends' babies who were due around the same time. I had been sad but turned happy getting to hold one of the little guys over the weekend.
R/R/S: Starting to feel baby move sporadically. So grateful for that. Sleeping less/more tired and a lot more discomfort but so worth it. PGAL brain continues.
GTKY: I have a strange work situation already that will continue. I work with my family so I am often at home and it is not a 9-5 but can be nights/weekends. I can go for awhile with no work or be swamped. I plan to continue and so I guess I'll be a WAHM.
What's up next - routine appt on the 17th. Nothing exciting until another u/s with MFM on April 1 to see if placenta has moved up
R/R/S - PGAL brain is no joke. My loss was in '05 (yes, long ago and between dd1 and ds) and even though I feel movement throughout the day now, I still obsessively check the toilet paper. It's one of those things that you can never shake, I guess.
GTKY - I work as a kindergarten assistant in my son's school. I absolutely love it and only started 2 years ago after being a substitute for 2 years. I started working once ds entered kindy and I needed something to do with my time. That being said, I will end up leaving my position, as my pay would barely cover daycare. It's not worth it to miss all of those moments and not make any money doing it.
What's Next: Appointments/milestones/etc.
I have both my anatomy scan and next appointment on 3/9, woohoo! Nervous that everything looks OK, but excited to hopefully get a confirmation that it's a little girl (so far we're about 85% sure).
Rants/Raves/Syptoms:
1) Does anyone else belly button really hurt? I have this weird tearing sensation...I feel like I'm too early to be converting to an outtie.
2) We're going to NYC this weekend to visit the in-laws. I'm excited to see everyone and take a little trip, but I'm dreading the flight (I'm a nervous flyer and usually have a beverage or two) and I'm mostly concerned about how I'm going to survive without my snoogle.
GTKY: Do you plan to go back to work after baby, be a SAHM or be a WAHM?
I'm starting a new job about 3 months after the baby is born, so that should be an adventure. My husband has made it clear that I can stay home if I want to, but I FINALLY finished training and feel like I should at least pay off my loans. Plus, I like my job and I think that more than likely DH will end up staying home at some point (he doesn't like his job as much).
Status update: 21w 3d ( 22w 3d still torn on what date to use lol)
What's next: Check-up next Tuesday (3/8) They'll be happy I have finally gained a pound or 2 lol
R/R/S:
@mnkenned sometimes, mostly around what is now the outside edge lol I was thinking the same thing, but I have a super deep belly button, that is now like a shallow Puddle
PGAL brain is in full force (although I already had my own version of it before because of health issues) so that makes things interesting. Sciatica & RLP are still being massive jerks, insomnia breeding even more excessive sleepiness is an endless cycle (for most of us I am seeing) of crazy
But I'm reminded even more how much I'm not bothered with any of it, when I feel him squirming around in there (which I know I am SO lucky that he moves a lot!
GTKY: I guess technically I am/will continue to be a WAHM. I babysit 3 kids, and then do a bunch of random stuff on an "as needed" basis. Thankfully 2 of those 3 will be in school in August, leaving my 2 and the youngest of the other 3 (luckily I love the little buttheads LOL because those 3 are my nephews and niece
(Sometimes I debate with myself about updating cuz I feel like it's pointless/repetitive since so little seems to have changed other than him growing.Just wanted to share why sometimes I wait til mid week.)