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M&Max · January 2017

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Team blue, pink or green?

What have you done this week to prepare for baby?

Appointments this week?

Any new symptoms?

Rant/Rave/Questions?

GTKY: What is your go to for date night?

M&Max · January 2017

How far along are you? 28 weeks - I seriously cannot believe I'm in 3rd tri already! So much to get done...

How big is baby? Eggplant

Team blue, pink or green? Pink!

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? We actually got quite a bit done - bought a little side table from Ikea (pink tray table) and put it in her room last night. It's super cute and will be a great spot to keep my water cup/snacks when breastfeeding in her room during the night. We also finally tracked down the last picture frame we needed and framed all of the prints for her room - hopefully we will hang these up next weekend! Finally, we settled on a lamp for her room - DH was suprisingly opinionated on it. Ok so only 3 small things done but it felt like a lot more!

Appointments this week? I have one tomorrow (glucose test and normal check up) and I swear I won't forget about it this time!

Any new symptoms? I had quite a bit of back pain yesterday but I think it was mostly due to chasing the 2 yr old around Ikea for 2 hours. He loved it - I was exhausted! How do 2 yr olds have so much energy?!

Rant/Rave/Questions? Any 2nd time moms have suggestions for good places to shop for newborn headbands/hats for girls that actually will fit? We struggled with DS to find hats that would stay on and I'm already struggling to find things for this little one. I know Etsy is a good place to look but so hard to know quality, etc from some of those shops.

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? DH and I are pretty lame and don't really do normal date nights very often. We love to eat mexican out as a family and wander through stores talking about how one day we will get our act together and actually formally decorate our house. We've lived in this house for 4 years and really have yet to do much true decorating.

MWoodside · January 2017

1. 28 wks. Very excited to be in 3rd tri!

2. Eggplant.

3. Pink!

4. Finalized the henna artist for my mother blessing. Began re-reading our Hypnobirthing book in preparation for our refresher classes that begin this Sunday.

5. Thursday I have an appt, which will include my glucose test and Rhogam shot.

6. Lots of back/neck pain since I haven't been able to make it to prenatal yoga the last 2 weekends. So I had a lot of headaches.

7. I had a super packed weekend so I'm exhausted, but I really needed all that socialization.

8. DH and I love to go see live music. We did that Friday with 2 (new to me) friends that he works/worked with. It was awesome. We hope to get a few more shows in before baby time.

HGRich · January 2017

How far along are you? 28 weeks. Hello third trimester!

How big is baby? Baseball cap, eggplant

Team blue, pink or green? Pink!

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? Panicked! Haha. Also, managed to keep us away from DH's 102 degree fevers, so far. Geez. Also, my MIL talked to me about a family baby shower. And I submitted a "where the crap is my package" form to USPS about my nursery prints that are 15 days late.

Appointments this week? Glucose test and regular appointment Thursday. Don't know if I'm going to two weeks after that.

Any new symptoms? Not really. All the same. Heartburn and exhaustion in particular. I guess I've had more tingling in hands and legs.

Rant/Rave/Questions? I just still can't believe it's the third trimester. I feel incredibly unprepared. There's so much to do still.

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? I try to be creative and find things like Shakespeare in the Park events and stuff but DH dislikes getting out of his comfort zone and likes to go out to eat or get takeout and a Redbox.

MWoodside · January 2017

@M&Max,

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/37932099 (we used this for 6 month photos, hear head is on the smaller side so 0-6 mo fit then for hats)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/34500194 (this hat fit perfect her first winter)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/32557684 (these sun hats are the BEST! I get XS for newborns.)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/29778708 (this fit well for NB pics)

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/29698724 (this is the sweetest headband. it's perfect scale for a NB in my opinion, but I am not one for the giant flower headband styles. We used this a lot for DD1 and in NB pics for DD2. I can't wait to use it again and buy more from this seller)

M&Max · January 2017

@MWoodside ah amazing!! And now I'll be checking all of these out instead of working on this Monday morning

smallanimal · January 2017

How far along are you?

28 weeks! woohoo! Although I am still convinced that they miscalculated me, and it's only 27... but going with the official so 28.

How big is baby?
Eggplant apparently. I dont think ym tummy is growing a lot but husband does!
Team blue, pink or green?
blue

and now have a shortlist of 3 names
What have you done this week to prepare for baby?

Loads actually, started chucking out old furnishings that we wont need and ordered new stuff. Organised collection of the nursery furniture. Booked a private midwife for an antenatal class/training she can do just for the two of us at home! Booked flights for my dad to come visit us early may - we will have the baby by then but my husband needs to go to a wedding, so my dad will come and help in his absence. Looking forward to it! (my mum doesnt have tickets yet - she will come as soon as we get into the hospital so for her it will be last minute tickets). Also started finally properly massaging my tummy with the right oil for softness etc. I also find that doing it is great for bonding.

Appointments this week?

Yes. Wednesday afternoon normal midwife checkup, Friday morning GTT test.

Any new symptoms?

Really weird symptom.... TMI warning.. so far I had regular BM, once a day, in the morning. Now I seem to have gone into responsive mode. Most mornings I still have a small BM, but nowhere near usual, and then every time I eat something big during the day, I have to go again. So far today I went in the morning, then at 9 after breakfast, then at 1 after lunch. It's not diarrhea so not worried, but weird. Probably baby is pressing on bowels. At the very least I am not constipated for now, so lets count my blessings. TMI over.

Rant/Rave/Questions?

I ranted in the symptoms thread. I am SICK of being unwell - on stuff thats not pregnancy related. The only upside is that baby seem to be doing fine. But cough, cold, sinusitis, chest infection, trapped nerve, pulled muscle, ENOUGH!!! Cant I just get better...

GTKY: What is your go to for date night?
We are really basic when it comes to date night - normally pick a new restaurant we never tried, and go there, followed by a walk in the area. But it's precious to us because we have been doing this since day 1 and eating out together is like going back to early dating days.

Lovable Bump · January 2017

How far along are you? : 27 weeks!

How big is baby? : the size of lettuce

Team blue, pink or green? : pink!

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? : I made a hospital bag list and have been slowly buying some things & packing it. I know if I don't do this now I will definitely scramble at the last minute haha

Appointments this week? : Nope.

Any new symptoms? : I am officially uncomfortable. My back is in severe pain always, my lower belly is just sore and is getting heavy feeling and I have been getting NO sleep because of it. I seriously feel like I got the crap beat out of me lol. Fatigue is coming back full force (probably due to lack of sleep) and I can't remember the last time I've actually felt full from eating. However if I eat too much I get sick since I'm running out of room in my stomach. The joys of pregnancy haha

Rant/Rave/Questions? : Rave: it's getting so close! Only 13 more weeks!

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? : DH and I are homebodies haha. An ideal date night is to just order some food and go into full hermit mode.

Missa0830 · January 2017

How far along are you? 29 weeks

How big is baby? An Acorn Squash

Team blue, pink or green? Pink

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? Not much, I'm waiting for the furniture to come in and for the shower on the 11th to organize the nursery.

Appointments this week? Regular checkup on Thurs

Any new symptoms? Starting to have upper back pain that makes it difficult to sleep. I'm experimenting with pillow configurations.

Rant/Rave/Questions? Not much- just excited that we're all in the home stretch! Looking forward to my shower on the 11th!!!

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? Dinner and a Movie? Sounds so cliché!

aboxofchocolates · January 2017

How far along are you? 27 Weeks--can't wait to join the 3rd trimester like most of you next week

How big is baby? Lettuce

Team blue, pink or green? Blue

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? Researched the classes we will take, still need to sign up, but I did research

Appointments this week? Nothing for another 3 weeks

Any new symptoms? Colostrum came out while I was showering the other day and I almost freaked out

Rant/Rave/Questions? I feel so huge and I don't know how I'm going to make it another 13 weeks.

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? We don't go out much but when we do I would say a movie, putt putt, and ice cream

Nolegirl1185 · January 2017

How far along are you? 30 weeks 1 day

How big is baby? zucchini, butternut squash, cantaloupe

Team blue, pink or green? blue

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? picked up a ton more baby stuff from a friend and the once organized nursery is an absolute mess again

Appointments this week? Friday for my regular (now weekly) apt

Any new symptoms? lightning crotch has come full force

Rant/Rave/Questions? Rave - baby is great! Rant - I made a call to the OB's office yesterday after having more and more decreased fetal movement over the last 5 days. Yesterday I only felt him twice from 5 am to 5:30 p.m. I got a phone call back and my OB instructed me to go straight to the ER. My little stubborn turd of a child decided it was time to show everyone the joke he was playing and WENT CRAZY for the first time in 5 days! I felt him 24 times in 1 hour! I'm so glad all is good, but really dude?! My BP was also very very high (180/90 readings) when I got there and for a good hour and a half of being there. The on call Dr. came in to talk to me and possibly do blood work for pre-eclampsia. When he saw me, he decided to hold off on the blood work and said it was because the nurse had me flat on my back. They had me lay on my left side and took my blood pressure 3 more times within a half hour and it was back down to 118/69. I'm going to ask on Friday what I need to be prepared for because I see pre-eclampsia in my near future

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? we don't really have "date night". We just go wherever and eat wherever together. It's honestly "friend date night" when we aren't together. We are always together.

M&Max · January 2017

@Nolegirl1185 super hoping you don't have to deal with pre-eclampsia! But definitely better to be prepared with what could change, etc before hand.

nwshay · January 2017

How far along are you? 28 weeks (+2)

How big is baby? Eggplant

Team blue, pink or green? Pink!

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? Hahaha thats funny.

Appointments this week? Nope

Any new symptoms? A weird giant bruise appeared on my boob! Wtf. Not sure if its a symptom or if i just bumped it, but its bizarre

Rant/Rave/Questions? Just the boob thing... anyone else?

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? A nice dinner and usually a brew pub when not pregnant.

dlynn484 · January 2017

Hi ladies! Long time, no see! I posted on here about two weeks ago and planned to keep up and things got crazy. I've just had so much going on and I think the winter blues are trying to strike me. Hopefully, I can get myself into a routine and be back to posting more often!

How far along are you? 28 weeks!

How big is baby? An eggplant

Team blue, pink or green? Team Blue!

What have you done this week to prepare for baby? We haven't done much for baby yet still! I did call my pediatrician's office today and let them know I'm having a baby so there's that! We need to work on cleaning out our spare room and getting ready within the month though!

Appointments this week? No appointments this week. I actually hope not to hear from my doctor's office at all though. I had my glucose test last Friday. My doctor said no news will be good news.

Any new symptoms? No new symptoms.

Rant/Rave/Questions? Anyone else have issues stopping eating? How do you combat that? I'm hoping I can find a solution soon so I don't end up gaining 50 pounds or something crazy.

GTKY: What is your go to for date night? I love being able to go out to eat, just DH and I. I enjoy going to the movies too. Really though, just taking time for just the two of us is great from time to time.

Nolegirl1185 · January 2017

@M&Max thank you, me too!

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