- Pregnancy
- Baby & Toddler
- Parents
- Getting Pregnant
- Baby Names
- Product Reviews
-
Registry
- Community
-
More
Want a personalized experience?
Download the free app
October 2016 Moms
kmvisioli
member
Moms of Multiples 7/11
kmvisioli
member
Good morning, ladies! Seems like it has been a bit of a rough week for several of us, especially @sjo_thetwins (welcome home!). Here's hoping this week is more comfortable and brings good appointments!
1. How far along and what are you carrying?
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
1. How far along and what are you carrying?
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
Re: Moms of Multiples 7/11
25+2 di/di girls
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
Hmm. We have an appointment on Thursday for an ultrasound and checkup with the MFM to see how I'm progressing. Maybe we will see the girls then too and measure them. I'd say a milestone that I'm trying to make is 29 weeks. When we met with the NICU Doctor, he said there were 3 brackets of babies - 25+, 29+, and 36+. We are over the 25 hurdle, and 29 weekers have less to undergo if they are born around then, so 4 more weeks of cooking is my goal. And then smaller goals after that!
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
while I am so happy to be home, I am so sad that I can't continue my nesting or the end of this (first and only) pregnancy the way I had hoped. I want to be involved installing car seats, I want to help organize the closet and nursey once our shower is over. I want to be able to actually walk up the stairs TO the nursery, but I suppose it's all for the best.
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
before, it was all the wine! Now, it's just being a normal person that isn't dependent on someone else.
So glad you are home @sjo_thetwins!
1. How far along and what are you carrying?
27 w, 1 d; boy/girl twins
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
This Thursday is our second growth scan, cervix measurement, and fluid check. I feel like there's been a bit of a change again this week with their positions and I just hope it hasn't affected my cervix.
Next Sunday starts my 3rd tri!!! Then I'm setting a goal of 32, and then 36 weeks.
I also have maternity pictures scheduled for this Sunday at the beach. I know it's a bit early, but the next available dates were in late August and I didn't want to completely miss out on pics if they come really early. Now, I just have to have my dress hemmed and picked up from the seamstress before then, find hubby something to wear, and DS something to wear. I love my dress, but of course my mom has critiqued it, saying it wasn't appropriate. It's a bohemian mocha colored maxi dress from PinkBlush. She thinks I should wear something more "classic." I just told her that's not my style. I'm gonna let the boys wear khaki shorts and white button up shirts with the sleeves rolled up.
I feel like I need to start packing a hospital bag. I'm definitely going to pack lighter this time around. Just a few nursing gowns, nursing bras, and a robe for me for when I finally get out of the hospital gown. Coming home outfits for the twins, probably 2 sizes Premie & Newborn. My camera, phone, laptop, nook, and all related chargers. A few toiletries and minimal makeup.
Last time I took magazines and never looked at them. I did have the tv on in the room for a bit, but for more of a distraction than anything else.
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
I have nothing done to the nursery. Our furniture is still sitting all boxed up on our sunporch. I'm not too worried though, I have their infant seats, a stroller, and a pack'n'play in the closet. So they have somewhere to ride and sleep. I also have a few clothes. I have NO energy to work on anything. My hubby has certainly stepped up to help with DS getting to and from daycare, laundry, and dishes.
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
Alcohol (any and all kinds), all the French fries in the world (I have gestational diabetes), and unlimited Coke! Maybe I won't go too crazy with that.
27+3; twin boys.
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
My next appointment isn't until the 28th, but my OB has a 32 week goal set for us.
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
Rave: babies are healthy and I can somewhat function.
Rant: I'm starting to get to the point where simply walking around increases contractions. They are just BH so more of an annoyance than a hinderance, but they make me so tired I feel like I can't do anything.
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
Adderall. I just want my Adderall prescription back, I'm a much more successful and organized person medicated.
Me: 28 DH: 27
I'm 25 weeks with boy/girl twins
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
I have the GD test coming up next week I hope that goes good
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
Rant. These damn Charley horses are killing me. I have tried everything... omg leg pain you suck.
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
I'm looking forward to lunch meat. I just want a ham and cheddar sandwich. And alcohol of course.
26 weeks exactly, mo/di twin girls
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
we have our hospital tour tonight and I go back to the MFM doc Thursday for another growth scan/ cervix check
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
rant: not being able to sleep is getting old
fast. I can't fall asleep at night so I'm exhausted during the day and taking a nap is no problem which only makes the falling asleep at night problem worse.
rave: We finally got the nursery cleared out and painted! Now to order all the furniture.
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
Coffee and soda! I'm ready to have my morning coffees and sodas back.
@JessK1014 Have fun with the pics at the beach! I say- you do you. It will be so fun for you ds & the twins to look back at those pictures to see the fabulous version of you that you are today
27+6, di-di boys
2. Milestones/appointments:
Tomorrow is 3rd tri and a good viability milestone! My current goal is 34 weeks (which my OB describes as the "pretty much home free" point), which is feeling pretty doable at the moment and sounds a lot more comfortable than 38.
Had a growth scan this morning, and the boys are looking perfect. Measuring exactly the same size and weight (2.9 lbs each), and still measuring a few days ahead of edd.
3. Rants/Raves/Positives:
All this flipping around has reached a really uncomfortable point, but I am glad they are clearly healthy and active. I feel like I can't really keep up with DS anymore, which I feel guilty about, but I know taking it easy is so important at this point.
I have to say DH is completely amazing right now. He is doing so much to take care of me and let me relax as much as possible. So thankful to have an awesome partner to go through this with! Mushy raving over.
4. What pregnancy "no-no" am I most looking forward to?
Honestly I'm most looking forward to not feeling like I have to be a lazy bum. I am not super restrictive in terms of coffee, foods, or a sip of beer/wine while pregnant, but being able to actually be active again will feel great.
@JessK1014 beach pictures in a maxi dress sound totally dreamy and beautiful! Wearing something more "classic" seems like it would be uncomfortable and just not fit that setting as well. Being comfortable is the most important thing for great pictures, I think!
1. How far along and what are you carrying? 28 weeks 2 days. Boy/girl twins
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
Tomorrow we have a growth ultrasound with our MFM doc and Wednesday I have my OB visit where I'm going to get my tdap & my second glucose test. Just hoping babies are growing and everything still looks good!
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
Raves- I finished the nursery this weekend! I have this weird feeling I could end up in bed rest (nothing the docs have said but just something in my gut-i hope I'm wrong!) so my goal was to get it done.
Rant- I have a short Torso and the discomfort of a growing belly and increased BH is starting to kick in. I know it's a good thing but also not super comfortable!!
@mkonrade I also have had crazy charley horses in my calves when I wake up. Besides trying to drink lots of water and eat bananas - I try to flex my feet before stretching my leg muscles when I wake up which has helped reduce the intensity a little bit. Just a tip to try!
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive? Good red wine
1. How far along and what are you carrying?
26 + 5 di/di boy/girl twins
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
I have my GD test and OB visit next week.
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
I cannot decided on a paint color for the nursery. I just picked up sample #6 on my lunch hour today. I want a soft mint green color and so far I have chosen 2 samples that are so light they look white, 2 samples that were way too "stark" and bright, and one sample that looked gray. UGH!
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
Wine.... all the wine. And DH's homemade margaritas. OMG.
Married 5.21.2011
TTC Since October 2012
Me: 36, all normal, DH: 43, MFI
IUI #1 & #2 - Sept & Oct 2014, BFN
IVF with ICSI #1 January 2015 - BFP, M/C Feb 2015
FET June 2015 = CP
IVF #2 September 2015 - Discovered during ER I had ovulated early, 0 retrieved
IVF with ICSI #3 January 2016 - BFP! Beta #1 - 839, Beta #2 - 3,192, Beta #3 - 15,000+ = TWINS!
EDD 10/12/16
I bought a support belt from Buy Buy Baby, brand is "Loving Comfort" I believe. It has good belly and back support, and has an optional over-belly strap which is nice too. Plus it's pretty much the sexiest thing ever
Me: 28 DH: 27
25w4d with b/g twins
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
I have MFM appointments every Thursday now and OB every other Friday. This is a 2 appointment week so I'll be busy (hopefully getting good news). I filled out a survey for my MFM doc (that I thought was anonymous) and she actually brought it up at the last appt. Mortifying, but we really cleared the air. I've been frustrated with her because I felt like there was never a silver lining or a "well she could make it, we're gonna try our best." It was all worst case scenarios and "just be prepared." I hate confrontation like that, so the entire conversation had me in tears but I feel like we're in the same place now.
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
Rant: How much is too much pee? Last night, between 10:30 and 12:30 I got up for the bathroom SIX times. Between that, the babies moving (very reassuring at least), the extreme discomfort and heatburn any time I'm not upright, I couldn't even fall asleep until after 7 this morning. DH works overnight and I was off today, so we were able to sleep once he got home.
Rave: My SIL let me borrow her pocket doppler which is another great tool for me to keep track of Daisy and make sure she's okay without having to go to the doctor to "just check in." Its not the easiest to use, but some patience goes a long way. It's difficult to do kick counts with such a disparity in size, all I can really tell is "movement" and it's most likely Peter. Daisy moves more slowly and deliberately so if I'm laying down it's noticable but vague. Peter however is almost violent in his movements, lol.
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
I have never been much of a drinker, but mama wants tequila! It eveb sounds gross to me, but I want that smooth, buttery, tart margarita! Or a palomaaaaaaa! Omg.
27w6d with didi twin boys
2) Upcoming appointments/milestones
Third trimester officially starts tomorrow! We have our childbirth class on Saturday so that should be interesting. It's not multiples specific so I asked my OB today about what will not be relevant or will be different for us.
3) Rants/raves/positives
I'm actually feeling pretty good, considering the OB told me I am measuring at 34 weeks! Yikes! I was just diagnosed with mild anemia and have started taking iron and I really think it has improved my energy levels already. I'm also getting Braxton hicks on occasion, but only on one side. My right side gets really hard and pointy - it's so weird. The OB says it's only concerning if I have more than 5 per hour.
4) Question of the week - pregnancy no-no's
I'm looking forward to exercising and being active again. Also looking forward to multiple glasses of wine (pump and dump!) and being allowed to sleep on my back.
@sjo_thetwins I'm so glad you are home and I hope things go well at your appointments!
@lmno304 I'm glad you found a way to keep yourself reassured about Daisy. I've heard the home dopplers can really relieve a lot of stress.
Me: 28 DH: 27
Me: 28 DH: 27
1. How far along and what are you carrying?
26w1d - MoDi Girls
2. Upcoming appointments/milestones
just weekly ultrasound with MFM tomorrow and we made it to the point of no surgery for TTTS, which is a good and bad thing
3. Rants/Raves/Positives
More of a confession - I absolutely did not want to buy a minivan but last Thursday we bought one and I actually love it already!
4. Question of the week: What pregnancy "no-no" are you most looking forward to enjoying after these babies arrive?
Lemon Shandy and to use my R&F Reverse to get rid of these wonderful dark spots and "pregnancy mask"
@cnb4hf glad you are at least loving your new car, even if it wasn't your top choice!
Glad it turned out well for you.
much and has such a good heart rate. I'm continueing to think about you and positive outcomes.