Symptoms? Feeling a lot better than this time around last week. Still general discomfort and aches. Lots of flipping back and forth at night. I've started noticing a bit more swelling in my fingers sometimes.
Cravings? Just lots of food in general.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm 30 weeks and it's my 30th birthday...I get enjoyment out of those matching numbers.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? FETA CHEESE AND WINE. I told my H it's the first thing I'm going to eat when we get home.
How far along are you? 30 weeks, yay for finally entering the 30s!
How big is baby? Zucchini
Any appointments this week? Not for another couple weeks
Symptoms? I had my first night of insomnia a couple nights ago. I had trouble falling asleep and I tossed and turned until 2am. Then I was wide awake until 6:30am. It was weird. I'm also slightly surprised when I get RLP, I haven't felt that in a few months. I'm also starting to feel full faster when I eat because baby is pushing into my organs.
Cravings? Rootbeer
Rants/Raves/Questions? When is everyone scheduling their hospital/maternity ward visit, or when did you have yours? I have mine scheduled for a couple weeks from now and idk if that's too early.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Since I always have food on my mind, I've come up with the perfect meal I want after coming home from the hospital: grilled jalapeno cheddar brats from a local specialty meat shop, potato salad, baked Cheetos, grilled veggies, mint oreora for dessert, and a cold Leinie's Summer Shandy to wash it all down.
@luckywife10 Never too early. I need to schedule mine. Eeks!
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? Asparagus. I actually bought some yesterday so it was fun to do a quick pic with it for comparison.
Any appointments this week? Upcoming Monday
Symptoms? Friggin hip pain all night long when I try to sleep
Cravings? currently dr pepper
Rants/Raves/Questions? None at the moment. We did just paint our master bedroom last night and plan to finish tonight. We ended up using less paint than expected so were debating using the extra paint for babys room since its a pale blue grey color.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Wineeeeee
Happy Birthday, @starphish18! @luckywife10 - My hospital only offers a virtual tour on their website; no in-person tours. I think anytime now is a good time to schedule your tour.
How far along are you? 32 weeks! It's starting to feel so close!
How big is baby? Squash
Any appointments this week? Yes, tomorrow for my regular check-up. I've been meeting all the different doctors at the OB practice that I go to, so tomorrow I'll be meeting yet another new doctor. I think there are 9 in total!
Symptoms? Difficulties getting comfortable while sleeping. I have woken up lying flat on my back a few times which freaks me out.
Cravings? The only thing that I consistently crave are clementines. I eat at least 2 per day!
Rants/Raves/Questions? My question is for my OB because I don't know the answer. My doula came over last week for a meeting and she asked me to start working on my birth plan. I didn't make one the first time around and wished I had. Anyway, my main question now that it brought up is if the hospital I'm going to deliver at has wireless fetal monitoring or not. I'm hoping that they do as they have several water rooms and I'd love to try laboring in one for part of the time. It would be great if they have a waterproof wireless monitoring option.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? A deli sandwich from Bruegger's Bagels. It's right down the street from the hospital so I told DH that I want him to bring me food from there sometime after the baby is born!
DH: 34/Me: 35 Married: Feb 2008 DD: June 2011 TTC# 2: April 2014 BFP!! 8/29/16 --> EDD: 5/11/17....it's a GIRL!!!
How far along are you? 30 weeks, can't believe I'm in the 30s now!
How big is baby? Zucchini
Any appointments this week? None this week, regular prenatal next week.
Symptoms? I live in the Bay Area and we have been experiencing some unusually warm days - I've noticed my feet have been swelling a bit. Wearing full covered shoes does not feel good.
Cravings? Frozen yogurt, I am getting some after work today.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I haven't had any annoying comments on my size this week, so that's good.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Anything sparkling - prosecco, rose, just let me have it! Salami too.
@luckywife10 - I just spoke with my hospital's "birth concierge" (didn't even know that was a thing!) and scheduled my tour for next week. They told me I'd be filling out pre-authorization forms as well as discussing options for my birth plan. My doctors office recommend doing the tour anytime between 28 and 35 weeks.
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? Pineapple
Any appointments this week? Nope, regular 32 week appointment next week.
Symptoms? Heartburn, some mild back pain, and a little insomnia
Cravings? Fountain Soda, especially Dr. Pepper and Cherry Coke
Rants/Raves/Questions? Question for any STM+ - I'm debating if I need a double stroller or not. DS1 is almost 4 but still uses the stroller at places like the zoo and sometimes on longer walks. Is it worth the expense of a double stroller or is it easier to maybe just wear DS2 on those occasions DS1 uses the stroller or is it more convenient to have the double stroller?
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? A margarita!
I love seeing everyone getting into the 30 weeks that means we'll soon get to see all the adorable babies.
@bailey8809, we did not get a double stroller when DS2 was born. We bought a wagon as DS1's gift from DS2. It really made us focus on walking together as a family so DH pulled one while I. Pushed the other. This time around, a friend gave me a sit and stand stroller. DS2 (3 in June) prefers to walk like big brother most of the time.
How many weeks old is baby? 2weeks tomorrow / 33 weeks gestational age
Any medical appointments/updates for baby or mom this week? Lucia is doing great. She is breathing on her own and increasing feeding amounts everyday. She officially weighs more than her birth weight.
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning feeding/weight gain? Everything is looking good so far.
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning sleeping for both baby & mom? I forgot how much I dislike exclusively pumping, but I know waking up at night is worth it.
Rants/raves/questions?
GTYK: Is there a certain meal, or food or drink, you've been enjoying now that your little one has arrived? I am still craving wine. I was just released yesterday from having gall stones removed, so I feel like I've been living in the hospital these last 2 weeks. I deserve some wine tonight.
Symptoms? Tired, trouble turning over in bed, nausea and heartburn
Cravings? Orange juice, which doesn't help the heart burn but is so delicious
Rants/Raves/Questions? Does anyone else ever hear a click when baby is moving a lot, sorta like when you crack your fingers? It doesn't happen often but I wonder if it's the baby's joints cracking?
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Wine! We live in the middle of wine country so I'm excited to indulge over the glorious summer here
How big is baby? Zucchini; just under 3lb based on today's growth scan.
Any appointments this week? I had a growth and cervical length scan today with MFM, should be my last.
Symptoms? Hips get sore while sleeping, mild heartburn, peeing always...
Cravings? They're more on the spot, not any one consistent craving; lately it's been ice cream, a few weeks ago it was Taco Hell.
Rants/Raves/Questions? This hip pain when I'm laying down is killing me. A pillow has been helping, it just makes it harder to roll over.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? I'd give a tit for a tall cold hard cider, but I plan on BF so it'll have to wait a while.
It’s not that I don’t like you, it’s that I don’t know you. Stranger Danger.
I LOVE the asparagus picture, @pshaortao . Maybe the people who selected the produce comparisons knows what they are doing after all!! LOL How far along are you? 33 weeks
How big is baby? lettuce
Any appointments this week? Not this week, I have 2 next week - my usual checkup and then hopefully my last appt with the MFM.
Symptoms? I hurt EVERYWHERE
Cravings? Junk food, which is starting to catch up to me1!
Rants/Raves/Questions? This site is killing me. I've got some strange delay happening when I type, and most of my words aren't having all of the letters recognized and it makes me wanna screaaaaaaaaaaaaaam
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? I want a margarita so badly. Like....now.
Appts: Wed. I had a NST & u/s to check on us b/c of low fluid & GD. Her hb was a little lower than they wanted (131). Fluid had gone up to 8 but was still supposed to be at 10. I had an appt today w/ regular OB. He was happy w/ my progress on GD & baby's fluid. She's still measuring correctly & hb was 150 today.
Symptoms: Sleep is still hard.
Cravings: cookies w/ icing, water
Raves: My class is going on an awesome field trip tomorrow! Wonders of Wildlife museum (which has been closed for 10 yrs for renovations & still isn't open to the public yet!) & Incredible Pizza! Also my baby shower is Saturday! I am so excited & happy for all that everyone is doing for us!
Team Pink!
GTKY: Once LO arrives, I'm looking forward to more bake shop cookies from a particular bake shop. They're simply amazing & I can't have that many of them right now due to GD. I'm also looking forward to some sweet tea again. This low fluid stuff has me drowning in water. And I really shouldn't have the SWEET tea right now anyway.
Any appointments this week? Next Thursday I have a check up with my regular doctor.
Symptoms? Heart burn, can't breathe, laying down hurts, standing hurts and I keep opening cupboards into my belly... y'know all the normal things.
Cravings? Still iced mochas... I should really cut back, I might sleep better.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I think LO is breech :-/ has been since day one, I know there's still plenty of time to turn but I have to admit I'm worried, I don't like the prospect of a c-section. I'm fine with it generally, because y'know it's necessary, I'm happy to get LO out whichever way is safest, but I'm still not thrilled thinking about it being a definite possibility rather than just a chance if a vaginal delivery goes wrong...
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? To be perfectly honest and this is probably an UO, but I haven't actually stopped eating anything I usually would, I wouldn't mind a beer, but im not a big drinker to start with so the craving is minor and it's only if I'm out somewhere already that I think about it.
I am am actually really looking forward to my first meal in general after LO arrives, there's a restaurant across the road from my hospital that does takeaway for the maternity ward, and they're really good, so I'm just looking forward to that.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
@PartiallyDomesticated - I'm with you on the food thing. A lot of times it isn't even intentional, i just forget that I'm not supposed to have things like feta cheese. Others, like sushi from nice restaurants, I eat on purpose!
Any appointments this week? Had a check up on Thursday
Symptoms? I guess I have carpal tunnel in my wrist due to pregnancy... My hand goes numb and wrist hurts a lot. Hip pain, exhaustion
Cravings? Donuts.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant: My coworker was out for a few days, so it was just me with 28 kinders. One day someone covered a little so I could go to an important meeting, but they counted that as my "break", so I didn't get to eat until 1:30p even though I had been there since 6:30a >_<. Ended up working 11-14 hours every day this week and gained too much weight because I just ate whatever was available. Ugh. I've also have been in so much pain and barely able to walk by the end of each day because I can't really sit down much during the day there. Rave: Best man from our wedding and his lady will be in town tomorrow and it's finally Spring Break!!! Hubby got us a hotel in the mountains tonight so we could relax after the crazy work week And because I was able to sit in the car and rest between little hikes today my hips feel fine and I can still walk! Hooray!
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? There is a taco festival in early May that I'm counting down to, but other than that...WINE.
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How many weeks old is baby?
Any medical appointments/updates for baby or mom this week?
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning feeding/weight gain?
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning sleeping for both baby & mom?
Rants/raves/questions?
GTYK: Is there a certain meal, or food or drink, you've been enjoying now that your little one has arrived?
How big is baby? Zucchini
Any appointments this week? Nope
Symptoms? Feeling a lot better than this time around last week. Still general discomfort and aches. Lots of flipping back and forth at night. I've started noticing a bit more swelling in my fingers sometimes.
Cravings? Just lots of food in general.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm 30 weeks and it's my 30th birthday...I get enjoyment out of those matching numbers.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? FETA CHEESE AND WINE. I told my H it's the first thing I'm going to eat when we get home.
How far along are you?
30 weeks, yay for finally entering the 30s!
How big is baby?
Zucchini
Any appointments this week?
Not for another couple weeks
Symptoms?
I had my first night of insomnia a couple nights ago. I had trouble falling asleep and I tossed and turned until 2am. Then I was wide awake until 6:30am. It was weird. I'm also slightly surprised when I get RLP, I haven't felt that in a few months. I'm also starting to feel full faster when I eat because baby is pushing into my organs.
Cravings?
Rootbeer
Rants/Raves/Questions?
When is everyone scheduling their hospital/maternity ward visit, or when did you have yours? I have mine scheduled for a couple weeks from now and idk if that's too early.
Team Pink/Blue/Green?
Green
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives?
Since I always have food on my mind, I've come up with the perfect meal I want after coming home from the hospital: grilled jalapeno cheddar brats from a local specialty meat shop, potato salad, baked Cheetos, grilled veggies, mint oreora for dessert, and a cold Leinie's Summer Shandy to wash it all down.
@luckywife10 Never too early. I need to schedule mine. Eeks!
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? Asparagus. I actually bought some yesterday so it was fun to do a quick pic with it for comparison.
Any appointments this week? Upcoming Monday
Symptoms? Friggin hip pain all night long when I try to sleep
Cravings? currently dr pepper
Rants/Raves/Questions? None at the moment. We did just paint our master bedroom last night and plan to finish tonight. We ended up using less paint than expected so were debating using the extra paint for babys room since its a pale blue grey color.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Wineeeeee
@luckywife10 - My hospital only offers a virtual tour on their website; no in-person tours. I think anytime now is a good time to schedule your tour.
How far along are you? 32 weeks! It's starting to feel so close!
How big is baby? Squash
Any appointments this week? Yes, tomorrow for my regular check-up. I've been meeting all the different doctors at the OB practice that I go to, so tomorrow I'll be meeting yet another new doctor. I think there are 9 in total!
Symptoms? Difficulties getting comfortable while sleeping. I have woken up lying flat on my back a few times which freaks me out.
Cravings? The only thing that I consistently crave are clementines. I eat at least 2 per day!
Rants/Raves/Questions? My question is for my OB because I don't know the answer. My doula came over last week for a meeting and she asked me to start working on my birth plan. I didn't make one the first time around and wished I had. Anyway, my main question now that it brought up is if the hospital I'm going to deliver at has wireless fetal monitoring or not. I'm hoping that they do as they have several water rooms and I'd love to try laboring in one for part of the time. It would be great if they have a waterproof wireless monitoring option.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? A deli sandwich from Bruegger's Bagels. It's right down the street from the hospital so I told DH that I want him to bring me food from there sometime after the baby is born!
DH: 34/Me: 35
Married: Feb 2008
DD: June 2011
TTC# 2: April 2014
BFP!! 8/29/16 --> EDD: 5/11/17....it's a GIRL!!!
How big is baby? Zucchini
Any appointments this week? None this week, regular prenatal next week.
Symptoms? I live in the Bay Area and we have been experiencing some unusually warm days - I've noticed my feet have been swelling a bit. Wearing full covered shoes does not feel good.
Cravings? Frozen yogurt, I am getting some after work today.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I haven't had any annoying comments on my size this week, so that's good.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Anything sparkling - prosecco, rose, just let me have it! Salami too.
@luckywife10 - I just spoke with my hospital's "birth concierge" (didn't even know that was a thing!) and scheduled my tour for next week. They told me I'd be filling out pre-authorization forms as well as discussing options for my birth plan. My doctors office recommend doing the tour anytime between 28 and 35 weeks.
How far along are you? 31 weeks
How big is baby? Pineapple
Any appointments this week? Nope, regular 32 week appointment next week.
Symptoms? Heartburn, some mild back pain, and a little insomnia
Cravings? Fountain Soda, especially Dr. Pepper and Cherry Coke
Rants/Raves/Questions? Question for any STM+ - I'm debating if I need a double stroller or not. DS1 is almost 4 but still uses the stroller at places like the zoo and sometimes on longer walks. Is it worth the expense of a double stroller or is it easier to maybe just wear DS2 on those occasions DS1 uses the stroller or is it more convenient to have the double stroller?
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? A margarita!
@bailey8809, we did not get a double stroller when DS2 was born. We bought a wagon as DS1's gift from DS2. It really made us focus on walking together as a family so DH pulled one while I. Pushed the other. This time around, a friend gave me a sit and stand stroller. DS2 (3 in June) prefers to walk like big brother most of the time.
How many weeks old is baby? 2weeks tomorrow / 33 weeks gestational age
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
How big is baby? Romaine lettuce
Any appointments this week? Next week
Symptoms? Tired, trouble turning over in bed, nausea and heartburn
Cravings? Orange juice, which doesn't help the heart burn but is so delicious
Rants/Raves/Questions? Does anyone else ever hear a click when baby is moving a lot, sorta like when you crack your fingers? It doesn't happen often but I wonder if it's the baby's joints cracking?
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Green
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? Wine! We live in the middle of wine country so I'm excited to indulge over the glorious summer here
How big is baby? Zucchini; just under 3lb based on today's growth scan.
Any appointments this week? I had a growth and cervical length scan today with MFM, should be my last.
Symptoms? Hips get sore while sleeping, mild heartburn, peeing always...
Cravings? They're more on the spot, not any one consistent craving; lately it's been ice cream, a few weeks ago it was Taco Hell.
Rants/Raves/Questions? This hip pain when I'm laying down is killing me. A pillow has been helping, it just makes it harder to roll over.
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? I'd give a tit for a tall cold hard cider, but I plan on BF so it'll have to wait a while.
It’s not that I don’t like you, it’s that I don’t know you. Stranger Danger.
I LOVE the asparagus picture, @pshaortao . Maybe the people who selected the produce comparisons knows what they are doing after all!! LOL
How far along are you? 33 weeks
How big is baby? lettuce
Any appointments this week? Not this week, I have 2 next week - my usual checkup and then hopefully my last appt with the MFM.
Symptoms? I hurt EVERYWHERE
Cravings? Junk food, which is starting to catch up to me1!
Rants/Raves/Questions? This site is killing me. I've got some strange delay happening when I type, and most of my words aren't having all of the letters recognized and it makes me wanna screaaaaaaaaaaaaaam
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? I want a margarita so badly. Like....now.
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
Baby is a stalk of celery.
Appts: Wed. I had a NST & u/s to check on us b/c of low fluid & GD. Her hb was a little lower than they wanted (131). Fluid had gone up to 8 but was still supposed to be at 10. I had an appt today w/ regular OB. He was happy w/ my progress on GD & baby's fluid. She's still measuring correctly & hb was 150 today.
Symptoms: Sleep is still hard.
Cravings: cookies w/ icing, water
Raves: My class is going on an awesome field trip tomorrow! Wonders of Wildlife museum (which has been closed for 10 yrs for renovations & still isn't open to the public yet!) & Incredible Pizza! Also my baby shower is Saturday! I am so excited & happy for all that everyone is doing for us!
Team Pink!
GTKY: Once LO arrives, I'm looking forward to more bake shop cookies from a particular bake shop. They're simply amazing & I can't have that many of them right now due to GD. I'm also looking forward to some sweet tea again. This low fluid stuff has me drowning in water. And I really shouldn't have the SWEET tea right now anyway.
How big is baby? A squash apparently
Any appointments this week? Next Thursday I have a check up with my regular doctor.
Symptoms? Heart burn, can't breathe, laying down hurts, standing hurts and I keep opening cupboards into my belly... y'know all the normal things.
Cravings? Still iced mochas... I should really cut back, I might sleep better.
Rants/Raves/Questions? I think LO is breech :-/ has been since day one, I know there's still plenty of time to turn but I have to admit I'm worried, I don't like the prospect of a c-section. I'm fine with it generally, because y'know it's necessary, I'm happy to get LO out whichever way is safest, but I'm still not thrilled thinking about it being a definite possibility rather than just a chance if a vaginal delivery goes wrong...
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Blue
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives? To be perfectly honest and this is probably an UO, but I haven't actually stopped eating anything I usually would, I wouldn't mind a beer, but im not a big drinker to start with so the craving is minor and it's only if I'm out somewhere already that I think about it.
I am am actually really looking forward to my first meal in general after LO arrives, there's a restaurant across the road from my hospital that does takeaway for the maternity ward, and they're really good, so I'm just looking forward to that.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
How big is baby? Asparagus
Any appointments this week? Had a check up on Thursday
Symptoms? I guess I have carpal tunnel in my wrist due to pregnancy... My hand goes numb and wrist hurts a lot. Hip pain, exhaustion
Cravings? Donuts.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rant: My coworker was out for a few days, so it was just me with 28 kinders. One day someone covered a little so I could go to an important meeting, but they counted that as my "break", so I didn't get to eat until 1:30p even though I had been there since 6:30a >_<. Ended up working 11-14 hours every day this week and gained too much weight because I just ate whatever was available. Ugh. I've also have been in so much pain and barely able to walk by the end of each day because I can't really sit down much during the day there.
Rave: Best man from our wedding and his lady will be in town tomorrow and it's finally Spring Break!!! Hubby got us a hotel in the mountains tonight so we could relax after the crazy work week And because I was able to sit in the car and rest between little hikes today my hips feel fine and I can still walk! Hooray!
Team Pink/Blue/Green? Pink
GTKY: Is there a particular meal, or food or drink, you are looking forward to having after your LO arrives?
There is a taco festival in early May that I'm counting down to, but other than that...WINE.