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September 2016 Moms
reesaXden
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PGAL check-in AUGUST 1st!!!!
reesaXden
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I stole this from August BMB... It's been that kind of day for me so this will have to do....
It's August!!
Weeks:
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious?
It's August!!
Weeks:
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious?
Re: PGAL check-in AUGUST 1st!!!!
Weeks:
-35weeks today.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
-I have a last minute appointment with OB tomorrow but I'm most looking forward to my growth scan next Thursday!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
-Procardia doesn't seem to be doing its job. I've dilated 2cm and 60% while on in. These contractions are intense and I'm suppose to "try to stay as comfortable as possible until I feel it's time".. Agh!!
Could be any day or could be weeks. All I know is that these contractions are draining me!!!!
Questions?
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GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious?
-I guess I haven't really thought about it... It's baby month for us (induction set 8/29 if I make it) and I've just been trying not to think of delivery. Not because I'm scared or nervous about delivery, I just don't want to think of all the things that could go wrong. My delivery with my son was near perfect but my PGAL brain sure likes to mess with me.
35 + 2
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to):
Growth scan, NST and checkup on Thursday
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
I can't believe I'll be a mom by the end of this month! Probably in the next 2-3 weeks!
Questions?
Nope.
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious?
More, I think. I'd finally gotten into the "things are going to be fine; we've made it this far" stride and now I'm freaking out about whether I'll be a good mom, whether I'll have to have a c-section, whether they'll have to go to the NICU...basically everything birth and baby-related rather than worrying about losing them.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C :'(
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks :'(
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d :'(
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): appointment today, not again for another 2 weeks
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: DS1 turns 6 this week. CRAZY!
Questions? nope
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? More. I was hoping to have the nursery done by now and it's still a work in progress. I know it's not the end of the world but I'm anal about stuff like this and probably won't really feel "ready" until the room is done.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): appointment on thursday with the doc assigned to my c section (I've only met her twice). She seems nice, hope the good vibes keep coming!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: My 3yo is at her grandparents house this week. Mornings and evenings are glorious, so many plans to baby prep. Also glorious are facetime calls where her whole face lights up to see us!
Questions? none today
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? More excited than anxious, though I should really do something to prep for baby's arrival other than mentally note where in the closet the carseat is. Little Fin's appearance makes me excited for the birth announcement board to get busy (hopefully at the right time for everyone!), it seems more babies could start showing up anytime! And likely soon! My CS is still scheduled for far enough away to keep me calm at our house though.
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): This is the start of my weekly appointments and cervical checks. I also have my baby shower this weekend, which should be fun!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: As posted in the Monday BF thread, I'm a bit frustrated that my mom's friends are complaining that I've registered for a lot of practical gifts. I know sheets aren't super exciting, but I do need something for the baby to sleep on... Also, right now none of the big-ticket stuff has been bought. Not a huge deal, but it looks like I'll be in for the stroller, carseat, Baby Bjorn, and breast pump in the next week or so. Thank goodness for Amazon's 15%. (and probably insurance for the pump, actually)
Questions? Nope!
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? More anxious! I'm now worried about different things, though. My prenatal class helped to calm me down a bit about L&D because the nurses who taught it were so thorough and reassuring about hospital policies and practices. I am panicky about complications and having the baby at home with just DH and I, but not more than a normal FTM, I think...
Weeks: 34w3d
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Reaching 36 weeks! I've had this milestone in my head since I got to 30. I feel like 36 is safe in my mind.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm not anxious because it's August but my anxiety has been acting up lately because we will have a new person joining us. We had already budgeted her insurance and expenses but making her appointments (for a pediatrician) and thinking of the logistics makes it real that there will be three of us to worry about. I keep thinking that I don't want there to be anything wrong with her (we have some family medical issues, hence the appointment we made) and I keep pushing myself and my DH to be healthier so we can be around for her. It's a weird thing to worry about but my mom left me when I was young and his dad passed at an early age so we both grew up with one parent. On top of it, all the household decisions I make this month have to take into account that there'll be a newborn here in about a month. Andplusalso, we're going to have to pay about $5k for the birth so I'm stressing out about getting that set up in a payment plan that works for us.
Questions?
GTKY: A lot less anxious actually. I feel like I'm mentally ready to have this little girl although I do have my moments where I worry about being a good parent, financials, logistics, etc. The fact that it's already August makes me feel like I've made it far, still not far enough, but it gives me some of the confidence that my PGAL brain was taking from me.
Weeks: 33w 3d
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Appointment tomorrow
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Diaper party on Saturday went really well, we got lots of diapers and wipes and even a few other gifts, it was a really nice time (even though it rained most of the day).
Questions? Those of you BTDT moms, do you plan to have your older kid(s) stay somewhere for the first couple nights you are home with the new baby? How long will you have someone watch them? DH and I are thinking about having DS stay at his grandparents' for at least the first 2 nights that we are home with baby girl so that we can settle in and try to get rest when we can without having to worry about DS as well.
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? More, and as D-day gets closer and closer I will continue to get more anxious, mostly the thought of having 2 under 2.
BFP #1 5/5/13 MC confirmed 5/9/13
BFP #5 5/16/18 EDD 1/29/19
What's next? (milestones, appointments, something you are looking forward to): Hmm... I am going to look at a daycare today that just opened up a second infant class, is $70 a week cheaper than where we were going to go, and much closer to my house. I hope I love it. Planning for things after the birth like everything will be fine makes me feel like everything will be fine.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm so excited to actually have the baby. I am terrified of going over my due date, though. I feel like I have been pregnant forever.
Questions? I have got nothing right now. My mind is a blank.
GTKY: Is the fact that it's August making you feel more or less anxious? Less - much less. In my head, 34 weeks is more or less safe for delivery, although obviously I would like the baby to keep baking awhile longer (but not too much longer - definitely not more than six weeks). I feel like I am vibrating with nervous energy, even though things aren't perfect and I'm not packed, because I am just so excited to finally have the baby here with me. I am trying to ignore any sense or thought of anything that could potentially go wrong.