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aboxofchocolates · January 2017

Happy 2017! I saw this wasn't started yet and I'm sitting at home bored so I thought I would get this going.

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Team Blue, Pink, Green?

Appointments this week?

Symptoms?

What have you done to prepare for baby this week?

Rants/Raves/Questions:

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent?

aboxofchocolates · January 2017

How far along are you? 24 Weeks! So excited to hit viability week finally after watching so many other ladies get there a couple weeks ago

How big is baby? Cantaloupe

Team Blue, Pink, Green? Blue

Appointments this week? I go in for my glucose test on Saturday morning but it is just at a lab and not the doctors

Symptoms? Backache like no other, started having a pain in my lower right pelvic area, it feels sore like I pulled a muscle and been there for about a week. Oh, yea and gas pains like no other!

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? I purchased a couple of clothing items for him that were on clearance just because they were cute so I am counting that. I also have been trying to read up more on what I need to know after he arrives.

Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm loving that my little one is kicking more.

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent?
Relieved because we were staying with family and it was just too much to hear all the comments on our name choices and parenting advice but I'm also depressed because I really don't want to go back to work.

HGRich · January 2017

How far along are you? 25 weeks

How big is baby? Cauliflower or acorn squash--1lb 8oz last Thursday.

Team Blue, Pink, Green? Pink

Appointments this week? Nothing until the end of the month. Glucose test then too.

Symptoms? Heartburn is bad. Major RLP. So much so I had to do some downward stretching on my hands and knees to get her off my ligaments so I could sleep last night. Kind of worked. My hair seems to finally be at the point where pregnancy is giving it more body and shine. I like it. Also, just a lot of stretching feelings in general. And feeling out of breath a lot.

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? Finally ordered those prints in my etsy cart. Need to buy frames for them next. But I guess first we need to paint the walls. Used the long weekend to declutter other rooms in the house so we feel more ready for baby stuff.

Rants/Raves/Questions: She's been a little quieter the last couple of days which has freaked me out a little, but I realized it's probably also because I've had less sugar. She may also have just gotten into a position behind my anterior placenta that I don't feel as much.

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent? Relieved, honestly. The new year feels like a new start and almost like permission to be hopeful again. It's quiet. It's good to have nothing going on for awhile.

Missa0830 · January 2017

How far along are you?

26 weeks

How big is baby?

Kale

Team Blue, Pink, Green?

Pink

Appointments this week? Glucose Tolerance test sometime this week. I got the beverage last week and just need to find time to take it.

Symptoms?

Heartburn, back/pelvis pain when I'm on my feet too long, gagged and got sick brushing my teeth this morning.

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? Getting rid of a bunch of stuff, cleaned out the nursery closet, bought some baby items from a friend

Rants/Raves/Questions: Any tips for the GTT beyond chilling the drink?

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent? None of the above, the holidays were great and the mini break was needed.

nwshay · January 2017

How far along are you? 25 weeks!

How big is baby? Napa cabbage

Team Blue, Pink, Green? pink!

Appointments this week? Nope not until the 11th

Symptoms? just some low back pain and what feels like heart palpitations

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? I finally started cleaning out babies space (a huge closet... sounds bad but if you saw it, its like a mini room) and i have all her clothes out to get ready to throw in the laundry

Rants/Raves/Questions: i asked this on the questions board too, but any tips on laundering baby clothes? Is tide ok? Is anything different?

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent? Kind of sad. Im dreading putting the xmas decorations away!

aboxofchocolates · January 2017

@SDSwenson I just saw your question on the other thread. I am planning on using free and clear just in case there may be some allergy issues. I figure it costs just as much as regular detergent so I might as well use it. I am also going to start washing our clothes in it soon as well.

Nolegirl1185 · January 2017

How far along are you?

27 weeks

How big is baby?

a lettuce or cucumber 15 inches and 2.2 lbs

Team Blue, Pink, Green?

blue

Appointments this week?

not until the 13th

Symptoms?

sciatica, backache, headaches, insomnia, horrible gas pains, but lots of movement! I'm finally feeling him kick on the outside every once in a while. Poor DH - every time I try to get him to feel, little man stops.

What have you done to prepare for baby this week?

I received a ton of clothes from my best friend and my nephews girlfriend. I sorted everything by months and stored them in storage bins. I washed all 0-3 months, sorted, folded, and put them in the baby's dresser. We (as in DH mostly) were supposed to put the crib together this weekend but he didn't want to so we are next weekend.

Rants/Raves/Questions:
none that I can think of
GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent?

Indifferent about the actual holidays, totally sad I have to go back to work!! wahhh

blessedinmt · January 2017

27 weeks which is 67.5% of 40 weeks. As this is more than 2/3s of gestation, I don't understand why the third trimester does not start until week 28. Anyone?

Lettuce. Camping lantern. Whatever. 2.5ish pounds. Nearly 15" long.

Team blue.

No appointments.

Symptoms: Sciatic pain. Heartburn. Lots of baby MMA training.

Baby prep: DH is designing and building the nightstand to match the nursery furniture. So far tools and materials are totaling about $400. So yeah, there's that. I'm biting my tongue because I love him for being so enthused and I figure this is his version of nesting. We have our first (of six) Childbirth Prep Class this week!

Rant/rave: See above (re: third trimester timing, absurdly expensive nightstand, classes).

GTKY: Indifferent.

Lovable Bump · January 2017

How far along are you? : 24 weeks! Viability week, woohoo!

How big is baby? : Cantelope

Team Blue, Pink, Green? : Pink

Appointments this week? : Anatomy scan tomorrow, so nervous!

Symptoms? : my upper back has been hurting lately. I just bought an exercise ball to sit on in hopes of strengthening the muscles (it's surprisingly super comfy!)

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? : Nothing really

Rants/Raves/Questions: Rave: I'm loving my stability ball so far! My MIL has been talking about my shower plans, which was exciting. It really made me realize how close we are getting to baby's arrival!

Rant: I'm trying to eat healthier and be a little more active, man I'm really struggling to get into a routine.

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent? : it's bittersweet for me. I love the actual holidays themselves and am sad they go by so fast, but I do not miss the stress and running around preparing for them haha

KirstinH88 · January 2017

@thecavfamily Re the nightstand: OUCH!! At least you will have a unique piece of furniture that hopefully will last for many, many years. Even the reprinting of all our nursery furniture turned out a bit more expensive than I originally thought. And the counting of weeks/trimesters is always really wonky. I don't get it either... I'm super jealous of those of you that are so close to the third trimester..

blessedinmt · January 2017

@KirstinH88 It's not even unique! So far It looks like your standard Target nightstand. If we already had the tools then, yes, it would save money. Oh well. At least the tools can be used for future projects. And I know it makes him feel good creating something for our son's room.

M&Max · January 2017

How far along are you? 25 weeks

How big is baby? Cauliflower

Team Blue, Pink, Green? Pink

Appointments this week? Nope - not until the 17th

Symptoms? None really - maybe out of breath more but that could just be all the cookies I've eaten talking...

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? DH is building the bookshelf and is almost done. Hopefully he gets a chance to paint it prior to his work trip next week.

Rants/Raves/Questions: I'm dreading next week - A week and a half with just me and the toddler - let's hope we all survive

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent? A little of everything - sad that I have to go back to work and that DS doesn't get to play with his cousins for a while (they live in another state). But legit relieved my house is back in order and we can relax this weekend.

MWoodside · January 2017

1. 25w1d.

2. Rutabaga.

3. Pink!

4. 1/5 routine prenatal.

5. Just tired like always.

6. Uhh, not much. We went to ikea to get going on a playroom in the basement for big sisters, which will get all the choking hazard toys off the main floor. Does that count?

7. Rant- I'm livid with Amazon Prime. I ordered my prenatals in the knick of time, and delivery was two days late. So I was out of my vitamins for 2 full days. I know it will be ok, but I'm so paranoid and it made me really nervous not to take my vitamins.

8. I'm happy. I love the holidays, but it's exciting to be one step closer to meeting this baby.

dlynn484 · January 2017

Sorry I went MIA the last few weeks! I'm still here! Christmas kept me busier than I expected!

Im 25 weeks this week. (25 weeks 4 days today)

Baby is the size of a bag of popped microwave popcorn.

We are team blue!

I have an appointment this morning at 10.

I've mainly just felt exhausted. More so than usual but I'm sure that has something to do with traveling and visiting family. I've had a little bit of swelling but I'm also sure that has something to do with my Christmas diet. I've been feeling little man kicking in there so often now. I love it!

I can't say I've done anything this week to prepare for baby. Just trying to catch up on sleep (even though I'm wide awake at 3 in the morning.)

Is anyone else stressing over weight gain? I gained 60 pounds with ODS and I told myself I wasn't going to do that again. Over the last week or two, I gained at least 6-8 pounds. I know Christmas is largely to blame but it makes me frustrated that I've gained so much.

I'm a mix of all emotions about Christmas. It's always nice getting to see our families but it's also nice to sleep in my own bed again. I am happy to get away from all the sweets. Haha.

aboxofchocolates · January 2017

@boone484 I've been stressed about my weight as well. I actually don't know how much I've gained yet because the only scale we have is a fitbit one that you can't use if your pregnant. So I won't weight myself probably until my next appointment the 19th. My stomach got really big in the last couple of weeks which wouldn't normally worry me I guess but I also feel like my thighs are much larger so it makes me think I'm just gaining too much weight in general. I'll ask my doctor at my next appointment.

smallanimal · January 2017

How far along are you? 25+4 today (25 monday)

How big is baby? Since I had a scan today, I know exactly that the baby is 900 grams!! Measures a bit big for his age, which is not bad

Team Blue, Pink, Green? Blue

Appointments this week? There was a midwife checkup yesterday and a scan today. A very detailed, long scan. Nothing else expected until the end of the month now.

Symptoms? backache is gone, thank God. But I am sleeping very badly, 4-5 hours broken sleep - well hey, at least practicing for postpartum!

What have you done to prepare for baby this week? I started mentally preparing myself for birth and signed up to a session with the mental health advisor to talk through my anxiety and worries.

Rants/Raves/Questions: I caught a stupid cold, stuffy nose, silly cough, and cant seem to shake it. I WANT this illness over already! honey lemon water doesnt help, inhaler/humidifier moderately helps, the whole thing has been making me very grotty and grumpy.

GTKY: How are you feeling about the holidays being over? Sad, Relieved, Indifferent? Indifferent really. I had fun but all my thoughts are baby baby baby, and i kind of missed the holiday spirit this year.

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