PGAL weekly checkin 11.21.16

ceclarlinetlo · November 2016

This is a weekly thread for those of us who are pregnant after experiencing loss of any stage (chemical, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal) to support one another.

Please introduce your self if this is your first time participating

Good of luck to those of us with appointments this week!

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first participating)

2. how far along are you? EDD? Team green pink or blue?

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)

5. When is your next appointment?

6. Rants/raves/whatever

7. Anything else on your mind?

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched?

ceclarlinetlo · November 2016

2. how far along are you? EDD? Team green pink or blue?

33 weeks today! January 9, team blue

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

I think I crossed the line into being uncomfortable most of the time now. Lots of bicycle crotch and my belly just feels really heavy. I also feel that the phrases "please get off my cervix" and "please get out of my butt" are daily phrases around these parts. But I'm still in good spirits though.

I am starting to have some swelling in my lower legs. Going to watch it for a few days and if it starts to seem more than just normal 3rd trimester swelling I'm going to tell my doctor.

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)

I am getting a little more nervous about labor and delivery and especially post partum recovery.

5. When is your next appointment?

Next tuesday for a regular 2 week appointment.

6. Rants/raves/whatever

I think I felt Cletus the fetus have hiccups for the first time this morning.

7. Anything else on your mind?

DH and I are on our baby moon and we are having a good time but I wish we could have gone about a month ago. It's just so uncomfortable to walk for any extended period of time but with his schedule that wasn't an option. He is only allowed to take vacation when he isn't considered to "on service" which comes out to be 3 months a year. This was really our only chance to go.

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched?

We saw fantastic beasts and where to find them yesterday and I LOVED it.

AlabamaRedhead · November 2016

2. how far along are you? EDD? Team green pink or blue?
30+3, Jan. 20 and team blue!

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Hormonal still. Lord help me and all these sappy Christmas videos/movies. I might as well not wear eye makeup. HB at night and my nails have gone into the "no more pretty nails for you, we're going to crack! Muwhahaha!" stage. And I'm just tired. I'm having to remove things from my schedule so I can just sit and read. I'm looking very forward to the 4-day Turkey Day weekend. Even with one day of travel/eating/family I'll have three of chilling, putting up the Xmas tree and watching football.

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Good. I'm more anxious about what all I have to get done before Tucker's arrival. But I'm getting there.

5. When is your next appointment?
Tomorrow

6. Rants/raves/whatever
My church is wanting to throw me a shower. I'm very etiquette, 2nd baby no shower type girl, but my BFF/Pastor's wife is like "well, you can't stop me" so I'm trying to decide whether I should just let them have a diaper/wipes shower (which I'll basically return for a gift cards since I do a diaper delivery service, which I can then use for odds and ends stuff I need) or just register at Target for those odds and ends. I feel odd registering though.

7. Anything else on your mind?
DS is into cooking and baking, which I LOVE doing with him. This weekend we made two types of cookies and 4 sticks of butter were involved. They are delicious. His baking and me being preggo could be a bad combo!!

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched?
In the theater? Pets, we don't get out much, but I'll be at Rogue One on/day after opening day!!

jsl82 · November 2016

@ceclarlinetlo I won't allow myself to even think of post delivery recovery. I'm excited to finally be in the home stretch, but this is the scariest thought for me too.

@AlabamaRedhead plenty of STMs register for the odds and ends just for the completion discount even if they aren't having a second shower. I would register for it, even if you don't share the registry information with you friend throwing the shower.

2. how far along are you? EDD? Team green pink or blue?

33+1, Jan 8th, Team Pink

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

So uncomfortable. I already feel like I have a toddler inside my body and she is just going to keep getting bigger. I am feeling a pinching near my cervix which is a new and not fun development and she some how is hitting me near the left hip bone and right side of my rib cage at the same time. AND I just plain feel huge- even my maternity tops are cropping up and my belly would be exposed for the world to see if all my pants were full panel.

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)

Our anxiety has shifted 95% to the upcoming delivery and child rearing aspect of all of this. I still have moments where I feel like I'm not going to have a baby at the end of this- but it's not an overwhelming feeling. I have been having an extremely average pregnancy with this basically average size baby (she's 55%tile even if she feels like 155%tile most of the time).

5. When is your next appointment?

November 30th- regular OB

6. Rants/raves/whatever

We installed the car seat bases and finished up 90% of the nursery. I still have a few things that I want to have done in there but we are basically ready for her. It's a weird feeling to feel 'ready'- like when you go on vacation and can't help thinking you left the oven on.

7. Anything else on your mind?

2.5 more weeks of commuting to work and then 3 days of WFH before I start using my PTO before the end of the year. I should be writing up detailed notes for my back up- but I'm procrastinating.

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched?

In theatre we saw War Dogs. I know DH wants to see Rogue One, but I have to get up to go to the bathroom so often that I don't know if it's worth spending the money to see in theater but than again it will probably be one of the last "date nights" we have before she is born.

AlabamaRedhead · November 2016

@LilLynch2015 @ceclarlinetlo postpartum recovery isn't too bad. I had a csection and after 2 days, was amazed at what my body recovered from. I have to say, after this whole journey is over, you'll have a new respect for your body--between carrying and creating this little person, to delivering it, to being able to deal with lack of sleep, making food, etc., you will be amazed at yourself. It's beyond mind blowing!

LoneStar21416 · November 2016

2. how far along are you? EDD? Team green pink or blue?
So L&D pushed back my EDD by one day when I was admitted so I am technically 33+6 today when before Monday used to be my week change. Either way, I am right on the cusp of getting to, or already at, the 34 week milestone which is GREAT!!! Still rocking team green. I'm sort of leaning toward baby being a girl now. No idea why.

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) I'm having pelvic pain and discomfort. I'm having a little a little bit of back pain, but it's mostly the pain that @ceclarlinetlo is describing. I'm also having an odd symptom that is sort of freaking me out. I don't know if it's related to the pelvic issues that have increased recently, but I feel like I'm having a weird sensation when I go to the bathroom. I almost feel like something is bulging out or about to fall out -- I know, super weird. It's not painful at all; all I can describe it as is an odd sensation that I've never had before. I'm sort of wondering if it's a vein. Given that I already have a hemorrhoid, it wouldn't be too far off the mark. Am I crazy? Anyone else feeling anything like this?

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I'm feeling good about 34 weeks! Hoping to make it at least another 2 more

I'm a little freaked out about my symptom above and hoping it's not some bizarre prolapse or something more than just a vein. I'm also having some post partum recovery anxieties as well. Part of me is having trouble trusting my body and feeling like somehow I am not broken. I am really trying to deal with this because I don't want that attitude when I go into labor.

5. When is your next appointment? Wednesday for regular OB. Another NST for Friday.

6. Rants/raves/whatever: Can I rave again about the 34 week milestone?!

7. Anything else on your mind?

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched? Just saw Finding Dory. I'd like to go see Girl on the Train (if it's still in theaters even??).

johnnydro · November 2016

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first participating) Been here on and off (trying to be more on)

2. how far along are you? EDD? Team green pink or blue? 32 weeks today! Team BLUE!

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): Wifey is always tired which is normal in third trimester less space for the little guy so he's sleeping more and pops up when there is alot of noise in the house or there are alot of people talking (mostly my mom b/c she's loud lol)

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I (dad to be) have extreme anxiety which will subside once i'm holding the little guy and hear him sing. Wifey hids her anxiety (that's just how she is) but if its bad I know and try and be strong for her. (been a rough few weeks but her father is here from europe so that helps)

5. When is your next appointment? December 2

6. Rants/raves/whatever I know you are supposed to sleep on your side but lately no matter what she's been ending up on her back regardless of falling asleep on her side or getting up to the bathroom and coming back falling asleep on your side she ends up on her back... any idea why?

7. Anything else on your mind? Hope everyone else is doing well here! Congratulations to those in the Birth Announcements!

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched? My Big Fat Greek wedding 2!

ceclarlinetlo · November 2016

@johnnydro I have the same "problem" where I wake up on my back after starting on my side and my OB says you will wake up before anything bad happens to baby so just get back on your side when you wake up.

johnnydro · November 2016

@ceclarlinetlo I know, I was just wondering if anyone else has the same experiences. Its quite interesting actually i've heard its alot more common.

SquirrelGiggles83 · November 2016

2. 30 weeks/Feb 1/Confirmed team PINK

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Pretty good. Tiredness hit hard these last few days with working in her room and going to work. Some aches and such but nothing major.

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Not bad this week. We had our 3D scan on Tuesday and getting to see that she really is a little human in there really helped.

5. When is your next appointment?
Dec 1 for regular 2 week OB

6. Rants/raves/whatever
Raves - 3D ultrasounds! It was amazing to be able to see her look like a real baby. She didn't want to let us see her face. First she has her face practically buried in my hip/side of my uterus. Then, when we coaxed her into moving she covered up her face.... with her FOOT (little booger) Also, we have solidified the name by way of coin flip for spelling: Twyla Kae.

7. Anything else on your mind?
No? Yes? Nothing major - just EVERYTHING seems to be getting closer and at the same time it's so much harder to actually get things done.

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched?
We saw Storks in the theater, and got through MOST of the new Star Trek movie on the plane the other day. We are hoping to go see Fantastic Beasts this weekend though!

third2022 · November 2016

2. January 10, 33+3

3. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Getting a bit more uncomfortable. My hip is still killing me and heartburn has reared its ugly head more this week. Been taking zantac since the tums stopped helping. Sitting in my recliner couch is starting to be really uncomfortable so I've taken to sitting on the floor leaning against the couch which then cycles back to my hip

4. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Not bad this week.
We write on a tablecloth every year for Thanksgiving though and my husband wanted to write something about being excited and thankful for a healthy baby coming soon and I just couldn't. Felt like I would jinx it.

5. When is your next appointment?
Dec 2 for regular 2 week OB

6. Rants/raves/whatever
Everyone wanted to know whether we had picked out a name yet at Thanksgiving and we haven't even talked about it yet.

8. GTKY - what's the last movie you watched?
parts of back to the future yesterday while taking breaks from making Thanksgiving dinner.

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