How big is baby? this has fun ones today... loaf of sliced bread, a fannypack!! Or a U.S. size 10 boat shoes lol
When is your next appointment? weds Dec 28
Symptom changes? I've been tired again, not sure if it's from the hustle and bustle or just because. Also I've lost my appetite, I feel full fast and don't get hungry for much longer lengths of time. But then I'll suddenly feel like I'm starving!
Rant/Rave/Questions? the weeks are just flying by, I can't believe I have 7 ish weeks left... but my other 2 were a few days early so I'm just counting hopefully 6 good weeks plus maybe a couple days. Omg I need to feel organized and ready!!!! GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? I'm more looking forward to eating things knowing I'll like them. It's so weird right now because I might eat something today, but hate it tomorrow. Yesterday my husband said maybe I could try a slice of a specific Pizza. I loved it before pregnancy, then just the thought made me want to hurl, but yesterday it was ok. I feel like I don't know what I do or don't like anymore and I'd like to know again lol
I'm using the size 10 boat shoe cause that's awesome lol
When is your next appointment?
Today. Late afternoon appointment.
Symptom changes?
I feel full faster as well. Yesterday I ate a big(ish) lunch and was only able to eat again this morning. I drink plenty of fluids but yeah, small meals only here on out!
Rant/Rave/Questions? I'm procrastinating getting baby stuff cleaned. Still have laundry for LO to do, gotta clean the car seat and its cover, the baby bathtub, etc. GTKY: What food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Definitely wine. Gah, I miss it so much and it's gonna kill me during the holidays. I bought myself an alcohol free bottle of sparkling wine this week and it was quite depressing. As for food, I've been a delinquent so there's not much I gave up....
************* First BFP: 12/16/13 EDD: 08/23/14 Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
When is your next appointment? 12/27. (Turn, baby, turn! Get that head in mama's crotch already!)
Symptom changes? RAGING heartburn, not sure if it's from the stomach bug I had over the weekend (six barfs in three hours, score) or if this would have happened anyway. Also longer bouts of constipation. Had a bm last night for the first time in three days and I practically threw a party.
Rant/Rave/Questions? Finally getting out shizz together in the house! We've hired a painter and decided on furniture and I pick up my Mom Car tomorrow. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Regular coffee (says she whose esophagus is currently on fire). I've never been a big drinker, but I do love me some red wine at times. Can't wait for that first glass!
Married: 2011 TTC #1: 3/2016 Me 39 - DH 44 BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17 DD born 2/3/17
When is your next appointment? Tuesday for a size scan. Hopefully I'll actually remember the 300 questions I have this time
Symptom changes? Baby hiccups! They feel like an aggressive extra heartbeat to me. Is laziness a symptom? If so, that too.
Rant/Rave/Questions? See laziness, above. I-hate-myself-level lazy. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Dear lord, carbs. Eaten casually. Like, "Oh, I think I'll just eat a thing, and then not be stressed out for the next 6 hours, sure!" My 'first meal' is going to be a mini Sonic chocolate oreo shake AND a mini strawberry. Cause I can't decide.
Pretty much whenever the nurse or my OB decide to pop into my room.
Symptom changes?
If I wasn't leaking amniotic fluid, I'd say I'd had a pretty easy pregnancy. I've had some minor back pain if I stay in one position too long and some heartburn on occasion but nothing that makes me too uncomfortable. At this point, I'm just so thankful to still be pregnant and nervous for my c-section next Thursday.
Rant/Rave/Questions?
I'm really thankful for all the great support here. It's been a rough week +2 for me, but I'm reassured by the amazing progress of the 2 moms/babies already here on the board. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again?
@Lafreeman21 oh yes, laziness!! I wasn't sure if that was just me, but as long as there's 2 of us, it's totally a symptom!! My husband said this a few days ago while realizing I hadn't washed dishes in several days, minus whatever I happened to want to use (like wash only what I need) " I've been working overtime, you, not so much, you're slacking." Hahaha
@chef'swife I hope you came up with something fun to help feel better about being in the hospital for Christmas!! I'm excited for you to know the date (if it goes that long) of the birth of your LO!!!
Just general uncomfortableness and I think I'm actually noticing the BH now.
Rant/Rave/Questions? I've been worried that baby is still breech even though I know there is still time but it's been making me nervous. H has been talking to baby at night giving encouragement to spin. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? I really want a Diet Coke which I've been trying to stay away from. And a great turkey sub!
@kswiger06 Thanks! My mom, MIL, DH, and DD brought up a little tree from home with decorations and lights to put in my room last night. DD seems to be ok with staying here Christmas Eve/Christmas day. She really is an easy-going, sweet girl. I just have major control issues and this is literally my worst nightmare...a situation that is 100% out of my control and can't be pre-planned months in advance:). My Type-A personality has been useful, as everything at home was already ready for baby, even with his early arrival. Everything has been built, painted, washed, and folded. Car seats are in the garage to be installed and PNP is already bedside waiting for the little man. DH teased me about my need to have everything done before Christmas but now he's relieved he doesn't have to scramble for things now.
@CurlyCupcake21 breech here, too. I was *sure* she had flipped, because I am definitely feeling feet up around my rib cage. But on Monday they said it's because she's all foldy. It's sort of stressing me out. Did they talk to you about trying external measures if LO doesn't flip soon?
Married: 2011 TTC #1: 3/2016 Me 39 - DH 44 BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17 DD born 2/3/17
When is your next appointment? Next 2 week checkup on 1/3
Symptom changes? Just some heartburn and some hip pain.
Rant/Rave/Questions? I'm starting to get a little scared about the birth and feeling like we need to get all of our baby stuff in order! I think I'll feel better once we have our appointments with our doula and have the hospital classes/tour, and once we do all of our shopping for baby essentials - but I feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of things still to do/buy at this point. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Well, wine for sure is my number one. The size of our wine collection has grown exponentially over the last 7 months since I haven't been drinking (and my husband hasn't really been either), and when we have had wine we've shied away from opening anything really good because I can't enjoy more than a small glass. So a good bottle of wine is on the list asap! But for food, I actually feel like I've been sort of indulging a lot and eating kind of whatever I want (except sushi and some cheeses). So on food I'll probably be doing the opposite and will be cutting it back after baby to start losing the baby weight as quickly as possible.
@Vastra I was just told by the u/s tech last week and don't go see my MW until next Tuesday so I was going to ask her about everything then. I was also convinced the baby was flipped because I've been having so much pressure down low so I was shocked when they told me.
Are you thinking about trying external measures to flip the baby?
@CurlyCupcake21 I'm willing to discuss it. They warned me that certain tactics (they didn't specify which) could cause bleeding. I know there are stretches/poses you can do to try to encourage flippage, as well as longer-shot ideas like putting a cold compress and the top of your belly, and a warm one at the bottom, to try to get her to turn to the warmth (it's unproven but harmless). I'm sort of more inclined to do nothing, and if I need a C, we do a C. Either way, they'll monitor it closely.
Married: 2011 TTC #1: 3/2016 Me 39 - DH 44 BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17 DD born 2/3/17
Rant/Rave/Questions? GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? A huge BLT grinder loaded with the crunchiest bacon ever. I have had bacon during pregnancy, but the nitrate/nitrite free kind that really isn't as flavorful or crunchy. No comparison lol
When is your next appointment? Tuesday 12/27 I see my Dr and the midwives -- I think they will put my on insulin and I am REALLY hoping this gets my blood sugar in check.
Symptom changes? Low grade period-like cramping, baby is stretching out more, constant peeing, dry skin, SO TIRED.
Rant/Rave/Questions? Gestational diabetes sucks. My placenta is trying to kill me. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? I want a spicy Bloody Mary with bacon as a stirrer. I specifically want the one from my favorite breakfast place -- I'd eat it with their huevos rancheros which are too spicy for me to eat right now without dying from heartburn. I am so excited for that breakfast...
When is your next appointment? the 27th for a normal appt
Symptom changes? nothing much
Rant/Rave/Questions? ugh pelvic pain. I love feeling him move, but I'm over the kicks to the ribs. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Perhaps a rum & coke
@Vastra and @CurlyCupcake21 if you haven't yet, check out spinningbabies.com my midwives and bradley instructor think it a great website. They have stretches and exercises that might help. You also might look into a chiropractor-- that can help but get a referral from ur dr 1st. I think the bleeding risk comes in when your dr tries to move baby out of breech but I could be wrong there.
When is your next appointment? Jan 4, regular prenatal check up
Symptom changes? Heartburn, restless legs and being really tired. Yay 3rd trimester
Rant/Rave/Questions? Just frustrated at wanting to do baby things, but needing to get through Christmas first. There is so much to do and I am so tired! Plus I have been impulse buying for the baby, mostly clothes, but really need to organize what I have in hand me downs too! Also, you might think when its the 4th kid you've carried this long that you might be better at body part identifying, but I still can't tell what I feel. Head, shoulder, butt, hip? No idea. I get what I think are more kicks up top but really dont know. Last appointment doctor said he felt head down, but that they really don't worry until 36 weeks. GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Just eating without heartburn again. All kinds of things.
Married - 7/29/06 Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09 Mia - 6/16/11 Surprise! due 2/23/17
Re: Thursday/Friday Ticker Change (12/22-23)
33 weeks!
this has fun ones today... loaf of sliced bread, a fannypack!! Or a U.S. size 10 boat shoes lol
weds Dec 28
I've been tired again, not sure if it's from the hustle and bustle or just because. Also I've lost my appetite, I feel full fast and don't get hungry for much longer lengths of time. But then I'll suddenly feel like I'm starving!
the weeks are just flying by, I can't believe I have 7 ish weeks left... but my other 2 were a few days early so I'm just counting hopefully 6 good weeks plus maybe a couple days. Omg I need to feel organized and ready!!!!
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again?
I'm more looking forward to eating things knowing I'll like them. It's so weird right now because I might eat something today, but hate it tomorrow. Yesterday my husband said maybe I could try a slice of a specific Pizza. I loved it before pregnancy, then just the thought made me want to hurl, but yesterday it was ok. I feel like I don't know what I do or don't like anymore and I'd like to know again lol
I'm procrastinating getting baby stuff cleaned. Still have laundry for LO to do, gotta clean the car seat and its cover, the baby bathtub, etc.
GTKY: What food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again?
Definitely wine. Gah, I miss it so much and it's gonna kill me during the holidays. I bought myself an alcohol free bottle of sparkling wine this week and it was quite depressing. As for food, I've been a delinquent so there's not much I gave up....
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Regular coffee (says she whose esophagus is currently on fire). I've never been a big drinker, but I do love me some red wine at times. Can't wait for that first glass!
TTC #1: 3/2016
Me 39 - DH 44
BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17
DD born 2/3/17
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Dear lord, carbs. Eaten casually. Like, "Oh, I think I'll just eat a thing, and then not be stressed out for the next 6 hours, sure!"
My 'first meal' is going to be a mini Sonic chocolate oreo shake AND a mini strawberry. Cause I can't decide.
Married: 10/10
EDD: 8/27/16 MMC 1/16
Rainbow Boy: 2/04/17
TTC: 4/18 BFP: 1/2/19
EDD: 9/6/19
I'm really thankful for all the great support here. It's been a rough week +2 for me, but I'm reassured by the amazing progress of the 2 moms/babies already here on the board.
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again?
@chef'swife I hope you came up with something fun to help feel better about being in the hospital for Christmas!! I'm excited for you to know the date (if it goes that long) of the birth of your LO!!!
I've been worried that baby is still breech even though I know there is still time but it's been making me nervous. H has been talking to baby at night giving encouragement to spin.
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again?
I really want a Diet Coke which I've been trying to stay away from. And a great turkey sub!
TTC #1: 3/2016
Me 39 - DH 44
BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17
DD born 2/3/17
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Well, wine for sure is my number one. The size of our wine collection has grown exponentially over the last 7 months since I haven't been drinking (and my husband hasn't really been either), and when we have had wine we've shied away from opening anything really good because I can't enjoy more than a small glass. So a good bottle of wine is on the list asap! But for food, I actually feel like I've been sort of indulging a lot and eating kind of whatever I want (except sushi and some cheeses). So on food I'll probably be doing the opposite and will be cutting it back after baby to start losing the baby weight as quickly as possible.
Are you thinking about trying external measures to flip the baby?
TTC #1: 3/2016
Me 39 - DH 44
BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17
DD born 2/3/17
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again?
A huge BLT grinder loaded with the crunchiest bacon ever. I have had bacon during pregnancy, but the nitrate/nitrite free kind that really isn't as flavorful or crunchy. No comparison lol
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? I want a spicy Bloody Mary with bacon as a stirrer. I specifically want the one from my favorite breakfast place -- I'd eat it with their huevos rancheros which are too spicy for me to eat right now without dying from heartburn. I am so excited for that breakfast...
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Perhaps a rum & coke
TTC #1: 3/2016
Me 39 - DH 44
BFP 5/27/16 EDD 1/30/17
DD born 2/3/17
Also, you might think when its the 4th kid you've carried this long that you might be better at body part identifying, but I still can't tell what I feel. Head, shoulder, butt, hip? No idea. I get what I think are more kicks up top but really dont know. Last appointment doctor said he felt head down, but that they really don't worry until 36 weeks.
GTKY: what food/drink are you most looking forward to enjoying again? Just eating without heartburn again. All kinds of things.
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17