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October 2016 Moms
kmtz89
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PGAL Check In 8/15
kmtz89
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Weeks?
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Upcoming apts/milestones?
Rants/Raves/anything else?
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self?
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Upcoming apts/milestones?
Rants/Raves/anything else?
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self?
*American in Tanzania, East Africa, since 2013
DH - Tanzanian
Re: PGAL Check In 8/15
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Emotionally, better and better with each passing week. Although getting more nervous / anxious about the labor and delivery part. Physically, the discomfort has set in. I'm swollen, uncomfortable, tired, achy, and know it will only get worse.
Upcoming apts/milestones? I'm now with the rest of the group and going to the OB every 2 weeks. I see the doctor next week just for a quick checkup.
Rants/Raves/anything else? Rant: At my appointment last week, they told us Peanut was measuring ahead in weight, estimated at 3 lbs 5 oz at 28w5d, which is in the 93rd percentile. Yikes!! Still very nervous about having a huge baby. Doc said to eat less carbs and exercise more. I have already lost a pound this week, so hopefully that's okay...I'm eating more than before, just eating healthier and walking a lot more. Rave: My Mom is coming into town to visit this weekend and we'll be doing a spa day together!!!
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Don't worry so much about school and grades, and have some fun.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I'm tired and feel huge. I have to pee all the time. Emotionally I'm ok, getting closer to our loss milestone (31 weeks) is hard.
Upcoming apts/milestones? BPP and meeting with the GD counselor Tuesday. Regular appointment and NST Wednesday. I'll have weekly NSTs from here to the end.
Rants/Raves/anything else? I feel like so behind on preparing for this baby. I'm itching to get started on her nursery but there's work that DH has to do.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Enjoy being single, take more vacations with girlfriends.
32 Weeks 6 days
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Physically, like an alien larvae is about to burst from my abdominal cavity. Emotionally, cool, calm, and collected. That means I'll probably be having an explosive meltdown sometime before the end of the week for a multitude of trivial reasons.
Upcoming apts/milestones?
No appointments until the 22nd, just looking ahead for the big 4-0 now.
Rants/Raves/anything else?
Tomorrow I start back at school for the fall semester, I'll spend my first day of classes establishing a game plan with my professors over what I'll need to do when Johnny makes his debut.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self?
Don't marry your future ex husband!
@waterfall213 keep your head up, I can't imagine how hard that would be...
@allythekid Heres to hoping for no meltdowns! Also way to go for starting fall semester. You get it girl.
Weeks? 32
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically= giant. And tired and just all out of sorts. Emotionally quite well, I think ever since our in depth US with the American Dr a couple weeks back I've had so much more peace about things.
Upcoming apts/milestones? Apt next week, will be interested to see if my Dr gets more focused on the game plan. I've still only been going once a month but I realized if we do that again I go from 33 wks to 37wks! Like whaaaat?
Rants/Raves/anything else? I miss sleeping like a real person. And not peeing every 15 minutes.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? You can drink without getting drunk and making a fool of yourself.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically my body hurts, my feet swell and ache all the time. Emotionally okay for the most part, I feel him every day but still worry that something is going to go wrong.
Upcoming apts/milestones? 30 weeks in a few days!!!
Rants/Raves/anything else? I am so tired all the time I just want to sleep comfortably
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Have fun but don't forget to look to your future goals.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically just slowly starting to get more and more uncomfortable. Mentally feeling good. his constant movement helps. Starting to freak out about how quickly October is approaching!
Upcoming apts/milestones? Next appt is 8/30, then I'm on every 2 weeks appts
Rants/Raves/anything else? My dad is coming this weekend so he and my H can do everything on my to-do list for the new house and I am SO happy! I think that will take some stress off having that done this weekend.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Slow down on the partying and remember your goals.
Weeks? 31w6d
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically: super tired and achy all the time. Emotionally: doing good since i feel her move a lot throughout the day, but still freaking out at times about actually going into labor and how she will be here any minute now
Upcoming apts/milestones? This saturday right before my baby shower. will finally find out the results of my 3 hour glucose test. super nervous
Rants/Raves/anything else? I just wanna be able to sleep comfortably at night lol
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Its okay to say no sometimes and not feel bad about it.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I haven't been feeling too stretched, which means I'm due for another growth spurt any day now. I've been very tired and wishing I could just have a freaking soda. I'm very frustrated over my gestational diabetes diagnosis, having to restrict myself, and my inability to control my fasting numbers right now.
Upcoming apts/milestones? Because of the GD I get to do another ultrasound at 35 or 36 weeks, so I get a peek at the wee one again before she comes out. Measuring 1cm ahead right now, but I don't take that to mean she's getting all giant from my sugary blood yet because I was pretty big to begin with.
Rants/Raves/anything else? Getting to feel the baby is still pretty neat. Also, I'm tall and broad-framed - and have lots of fat padding - so I'm not getting jammed in the bones or nerves like some folks.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? I'd have to think about that very carefully because I'd probably be very hesitant to listen to me! (or anyone) Probably something about diet. Advice for grad school. Maybe some financial advice. Overall, though, I'm pretty happy with how my life turned out, and I'd be pretty worried that I'd accidentally change something that I like by messing with it.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I'm sore and having trouble keeping up with my two little guys. Emotionally I'm a total wreck. I haven't been on here in a month or so because I'm having trouble getting excited about this pregnancy. I keep worrying something will go wrong. Also, it's getting so exhausting having everyone being so negative about the fact that I'm having my third boy (and likely won't have a daughter). I love my boys and I can't wait to add another little guy to the group the negativity is really bringing me down.
Upcoming apts/milestones? Tomorrow morning I have my three hour GTT (just found out I failed my one hour glucose!) I also just made the rest of the appointments for this pregnancy. It's a little surreal!
Rants/Raves/anything else? I am not ready at all for this baby, physically or mentally! We haven't even started on the nursery. We have everything we need though, after having two boys, we just need to get everything set up.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Enjoy being a couple with your boyfriend (future DH) and enjoy being a married couple before having kids, it's so easy to take it for granted! Travel as much as possible.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, alright... hot and tired. Emotionally, alright. Baby moves around a lot so that is reassuring.
Upcoming apts/milestones? My shower on 9/4!
Rants/Raves/anything else? I have been waiting TWO WEEKS for approval from my insurance for my NST and BPP's. What the f is the goddamned hold up?! If something happens or goes wrong, the insurance company better be ready for the wrath of an angry mother like they've never known.
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? Ooooh getting deep. You're going to be fine, it's OK to be alone. DO YOU and stop being afraid of everything... join your local roller derby league. (I did this later, but it was the best decision I've ever made for myself and I can only imagine how much more amazing it would have been if I had done it sooner.)
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
@Julia70286Did the doctor's office try resolving it? Especially since they have the authority to say you need it...if they can't, maybe try calling several times a day if you have time, and keep asking for supervisors or someone who can resolve the issue..fx they get it done ASAP!
Weeks? 33w2d
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically uncomfortable...too hot, can't breathe, carpal tunnel is killing my hands, my feet really hurt and are swelling now, and I can't figure out how to waddle correctly. Emotionally not great, last weekend a close family member died and this weekend one of our koi fish died in our pond (I think it was killed by stray cats)...it sounds ridiculously trivial but I had a meltdown because I started to worry about how I'm ever going to keep this baby alive both until she's born and from that point on.
Upcoming apts/milestones? Thursday for my next twice-weekly BPP u/s and the fetal echo followup which I don't even want to think about
Rants/Raves/anything else? My u/s last week was with the tech who told us there was no heartbeat at our 12-week scan my last pregnancy, and MFM appt right after with the doctor who did my D&C (my usual dr wasn't in). I was NOT thrilled and just wanted to get out of there so I didn't ask a few questions I'd been meaning to ask. Much better u/s Monday...my husband was there, the tech was awesome, and we got some good 3D pics!
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self? To not rush to finish college and just worry less in life bc, even if not the way I expected, things work themselves out one way or another
I'm sorry to hear about the death in your family and your koi fish! I don't think your fear is ridiculous or trivial at all though, and is totally valid. I've also had those thoughts, but just try to put them out of my head. Easier said than done a lot of the times, I know.
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Emotionally, better since my anxiety has gone down, but nervous about going into labor too early. Physically, in pain, my hips feel like they are on fire, my back hurts like crazy, and (tmi) I feel like someone kicked me in my vagina.
Upcoming apts/milestones?
Next appointment, depending on my measurements doctor will determine if another ultrasound is needed for low fluid.
Rants/Raves/anything else?
I want to sleep!
GTKY: If you could go back in time what would you say to your 21 year old self?
Stop drinking so much!