Symptoms? Pelvic pain started yesterday after packing boxes and doing yard work. I also got a really nasty bought of rib pain over the weekend. Feet are starting to swell. I'm getting all of the third trimester stuff at once!
Rants/Raves/Questions? NBR rave: DH was a huge help on the tough household projects this weekend, and we got a lot done for our move. Plus, it was beautiful outside all weekend! I was happy I bought a pair of maternity shorts because it's unseasonably warm. NBR rant: A guy at work offended me on Friday and I'm not looking forward to dealing with it today. I told my boss that I was going to report him to HR, but I think I'll just tell them to put this on record and next time I'm making it official. This guy is awful - he's constantly going on sexist or political rants, and on Friday he went too far.
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Almost done packing the hospital bag; just need to get some of my clothes in there. Packed all of my baby stuff that I have so far to go to the cabin; I'll finish that after my shower this weekend.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? I threw a big party for my 25th birthday and DH had proposed that week, which was a total surprise to me, so it turned into a birthday and engagement celebration. It was great.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Symptoms: So tired and uncomfortable most of the time, some swelling the last week, constipation, irritability.
Rant: Yesterday I felt baby move down into my pelvis and he was pressing on something that hurt so bad for a couple of hours! I could feel his head between my legs and my butt and lower back were in serious pain. Fortunately he floated back up after a while, but I felt sore the rest of the evening.
Baby prep: My only goals at this point are keeping my house as clean as possible and keeping up with laundry.
Me: 38 DH: 36 Married 8/27/2011 BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012 BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014 BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017 BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Just finished buying everything we wanted before baby comes. Just need to wash everything and organize her room.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? My last birthday in November. We announced being pregnant and it was my first one in a long time since becoming sober.
I have an appointment in a hr and praying for some kind of miracle that ive dilated from 3 to 5 so theyll just deliver them already. Although i now suspect im going to go the full 38 weeks...
I dont even want to talk about the symptoms. Id sound very complainy.
No more baby prep... Just waiting for them to arrive.
I dont think i have one most memorable but i have loved every birthday! My family really does things up and makes everything so special. Dhs family doesnt but after dating and being around my family doing it like that, he gets so excited and into everything now so we try to make it just as special for each other and dd.
Any appointments this week? 2 NSTs and a regular OB appt tomorrow with GSB swab.
Symptoms? Hip pain and overall tiredness.
Rants/Raves/Questions? None
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? We are pretty much ready to go at this point. I have a couple things left to buy like a new nursing cover and Big Sister Shirts so I just need to order those online. I'm making DH clean the house with me this morning before he leaves out of town again this week. And then the plan will just to be to "maintain" a clean house until he's back or until baby comes!
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? I don't recall any super memorable ones but this one might be up there this year! My birthday falls on Mother's Day and I'll be 39wks pregnant so I could either be super pregnant, in labor, or have a sweet new baby to love on!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
How far along are you? 35 weeks? @hp_momma we are due date twins!
How big is baby? Pineapple!
Any appointments this week? My first check tomorrow! Don't know why I'm looking forward to it- I'm anxious to confirm that baby is head down.
Symptoms? Tired, sore, moody. Ya already know.
rants/raves/questions OK so I read about eating dates to lead to an easier/naturally starting labor so I started eating them. THEN I saw some stuff that said you should wait until 35 weeks because they could induce labor. I know they have a ton of fiber and have been GREAT in that dept- but it got me thinking about how drinking castor oil can get labor going bc it gets your digestive system moving too so maybe I should hold off on the Costco bag of dates I got for another week or two. Overthinking?
progress on baby stuff. I had spring break last week so I got all the baby clothes from my family shower washed and put away. THEN everything at GAP was 50% off and I lost my mind a little and bought a ton of baby clothes in all sizes to hide among the bigger clothes as a surprise for myself. I need to wash my Tula and I'm thinking about ordering a Chekoh wrap so I can babywear more this summer.
Most memorable birthday. I was in Scotland with my high school drama club when I turned 18. It was a magical trip- we stayed in Edinburgh and a friend and I mistakenly ordered Guinness- twice and being kids we could not choke down the second pint and some nice gentlemen saw us and traded
@Hansolosparka March 2017 had a whole thread about the dates before labor! And then they had a follow-up thread to see if it really helped anyone's labor, you should go read up on it!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Any appointments this week? Yup, my weekly appointment on Thursday (not looking forward to the cervix check). I need to have an U/S since my amniotic fluid was on the low end and OB wants to keep an eye on it.
Symptoms? Swollen feet (I bought some new shoes last week), heartburn, tired you know 3rd trimester stuff
Rants/Raves/Questions? My husband and I rocked it this weekend. I truly think he is nesting more than I am. I went to take a nap and when I woke up he had organized the nursery (after installing a new closet system).
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Almost feel ready. Just need to buy some drawer organizers for the nursery dresser and finish putting away clothes. Also need to pack hospital bag.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? 35th Birthday. My husband planned the whole day which included activities with all my friends and ended with all of us hanging out at night. At each activity I had a clue as to where I needed to go next. It was pretty cool.
How big is baby? According to my U/S today, I'm growing a teenager (7lbs 10z). The bump says papaya and Ovia says Cabbage Patch Doll (my old doll, Wendy Jolene, would be so proud!)
Any appointments this week? I had a U/S today and have a dr appt tomorrow w/ GBS test (yay!...not.)
Symptoms? The usual.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Baby boy is a bit violent some days. Take it easy on your mom!
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Nursery is finally mostly done. Clothes are washed. Hospital bag still isn't packed. Freezer meals aren't made.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? When I was in high school, I never ate at the school cafeteria. We had open campus so I always went out to eat or went home. One year on my birthday, my mom made me my favorite food for lunch and served it on those glass plate/drink sets that ladies used for social gatherings. The ones with the spot to set your drink? It was pretty cute and special.
NST and check up this afternoon and then Bio Profile U/S Thursday
same old symptoms: hip pain, trouble sleeping, nesting urges hardcore
feel like a slacker, but at the same time it still feels too early to install the carseat and pack my bag.
Most memorable birthday? This is tricky. We usually go to a baseball game or bowling. I've never had a surprise birthday party and some years it was just cake after dinner. Maybe when I was young- I remember having a pochahontas birthday party at Discovery Zone.
How big is baby? The size of a Cabbage Patch Doll!! I loved them when I was younger!
Any appointments this week? Yep, my 36 week apt and step test
Symptoms? I feel like she has moved down, I'm having cramping feelings and quite a bit of pelvic pain
Rants/Raves/Questions? This may be a stupid question, what do contractions feel like... anything to compare it to?
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Nursery is basically done, just waiting on our wall decor. We put together the stroller, and took the car seat out of the box! I'm behind on my hospital bag, starting that this week.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? I just had my 33rd 2 weeks ago! It wasn't that exciting. For my 28th Birthday my husband brought me to a shelter and we adopted our dog!!! Probably my best present ever!!
@Cubslove12 My contractions felt like the worst period cramps I've ever had. And your whole belly gets tight. I basically just wanted to be in a fetal position during contractions, but with a big ol belly it's nearly impossible.
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
@Cubslove12 I second @hp_momma with the contraction description. When they first started I didn't even know they were contractions. one of the docs I had seen described them to me as your entire abdomen tightening; I had also read that true contractions will cause some back pain but I didn't have any with my contractions until I was ready to deliver. Super tight and wanting to curl up for basic answer
How many weeks old is baby? 18 days/2 weeks 4 days (gestational 38 weeks)
Any medical appointments/updates for baby or mom this week? Wednesday morning we have a weight check. hopefully were well above our birth weight
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning feeding/weight gain? any STMs have experience with breastfeeding after introducing the bottle? (backstory: Due to Henry arriving 5 weeks early we weren't able to breastfeed (and I was not a fan of the shield), so he has been a long he bottle for 2.5 weeks. I'd like to try breastfeeding since he had grown and it'd be convenient for when we're out and about if I run out or forget formula or pumped milk.)
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning sleeping or other symptoms for both baby & mom? sleep..what is it? I thought I didn't sleep while pregnant due to constant peeing...even less now
Rants/raves/questions? breastfeeding ? above
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? most memorable despite all my fun themes growing up would prob be my 22nd birthday when my friend got married on my bday and then my husband (bf at the time) took me out for appetizers and dessert to celebrate since we spent all day being in or at the wedding.
@SWoodd2012 can you see a lactation consultant? My son wouldn't latch in the beginning then around 10 days he would latch with a shield. Before that they gave me a tiny tube that I could put breast milk in and syringe to tape to my chest and put in the shield so he got milk from mouthing the shield at first. An LC could give you the supplies and probably knows a lot of tricks and what is normal to expect. I remember having no concept of when it was "too late" to get the baby to the breast.
Thanks @Hansolosparka I didn't even think about contacting a lactation consultant. I didn't follow their feeding plan when I was discharged so I'm concerned about getting that disappointed look thank you!
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How big is baby? Cantaloupe
Any appointments this week? Yep, tomorrow
Symptoms? Pelvic pain started yesterday after packing boxes and doing yard work. I also got a really nasty bought of rib pain over the weekend. Feet are starting to swell. I'm getting all of the third trimester stuff at once!
Rants/Raves/Questions? NBR rave: DH was a huge help on the tough household projects this weekend, and we got a lot done for our move. Plus, it was beautiful outside all weekend! I was happy I bought a pair of maternity shorts because it's unseasonably warm.
NBR rant: A guy at work offended me on Friday and I'm not looking forward to dealing with it today. I told my boss that I was going to report him to HR, but I think I'll just tell them to put this on record and next time I'm making it official. This guy is awful - he's constantly going on sexist or political rants, and on Friday he went too far.
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Almost done packing the hospital bag; just need to get some of my clothes in there. Packed all of my baby stuff that I have so far to go to the cabin; I'll finish that after my shower this weekend.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? I threw a big party for my 25th birthday and DH had proposed that week, which was a total surprise to me, so it turned into a birthday and engagement celebration. It was great.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
38 weeks, size of a spaghetti squash.
I have my weekly appointment on Wednesday.
Symptoms: So tired and uncomfortable most of the time, some swelling the last week, constipation, irritability.
Rant: Yesterday I felt baby move down into my pelvis and he was pressing on something that hurt so bad for a couple of hours! I could feel his head between my legs and my butt and lower back were in serious pain. Fortunately he floated back up after a while, but I felt sore the rest of the evening.
Baby prep: My only goals at this point are keeping my house as clean as possible and keeping up with laundry.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
How big is baby? A pineapple
Any appointments this week? Not this week
Symptoms? Back pain, butt pain and tired
Rants/Raves/Questions? Nope
Progress made or plans for baby preparation?
Just finished buying everything we wanted before baby comes. Just need to wash everything and organize her room.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? My last birthday in November. We announced being pregnant and it was my first one in a long time since becoming sober.
I cant remember
I have an appointment in a hr and praying for some kind of miracle that ive dilated from 3 to 5 so theyll just deliver them already. Although i now suspect im going to go the full 38 weeks...
I dont even want to talk about the symptoms. Id sound very complainy.
No more baby prep... Just waiting for them to arrive.
I dont think i have one most memorable but i have loved every birthday! My family really does things up and makes everything so special. Dhs family doesnt but after dating and being around my family doing it like that, he gets so excited and into everything now so we try to make it just as special for each other and dd.
How big is baby? A pineapple or kids backpack!
Any appointments this week? 2 NSTs and a regular OB appt tomorrow with GSB swab.
Symptoms? Hip pain and overall tiredness.
Rants/Raves/Questions? None
Progress made or plans for baby preparation?
We are pretty much ready to go at this point. I have a couple things left to buy like a new nursing cover and Big Sister Shirts so I just need to order those online.
I'm making DH clean the house with me this morning before he leaves out of town again this week. And then the plan will just to be to "maintain" a clean house until he's back or until baby comes!
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? I don't recall any super memorable ones but this one might be up there this year! My birthday falls on Mother's Day and I'll be 39wks pregnant so I could either be super pregnant, in labor, or have a sweet new baby to love on!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
How big is baby? Pineapple!
Any appointments this week? My first check tomorrow! Don't know why I'm looking forward to it- I'm anxious to confirm that baby is head down.
Symptoms? Tired, sore, moody. Ya already know.
rants/raves/questions OK so I read about eating dates to lead to an easier/naturally starting labor so I started eating them. THEN I saw some stuff that said you should wait until 35 weeks because they could induce labor. I know they have a ton of fiber and have been GREAT in that dept- but it got me thinking about how drinking castor oil can get labor going bc it gets your digestive system moving too so maybe I should hold off on the Costco bag of dates I got for another week or two. Overthinking?
progress on baby stuff. I had spring break last week so I got all the baby clothes from my family shower washed and put away. THEN everything at GAP was 50% off and I lost my mind a little and bought a ton of baby clothes in all sizes to hide among the bigger clothes as a surprise for myself. I need to wash my Tula and I'm thinking about ordering a Chekoh wrap so I can babywear more this summer.
Most memorable birthday. I was in Scotland with my high school drama club when I turned 18. It was a magical trip- we stayed in Edinburgh and a friend and I mistakenly ordered Guinness- twice and being kids we could not choke down the second pint and some
nice gentlemen saw us and traded
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
How big is baby? tacklebox
Any appointments this week? Yup, my weekly appointment on Thursday (not looking forward to the cervix check). I need to have an U/S since my amniotic fluid was on the low end and OB wants to keep an eye on it.
Symptoms? Swollen feet (I bought some new shoes last week), heartburn, tired you know 3rd trimester stuff
Rants/Raves/Questions? My husband and I rocked it this weekend. I truly think he is nesting more than I am. I went to take a nap and when I woke up he had organized the nursery (after installing a new closet system).
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Almost feel ready. Just need to buy some drawer organizers for the nursery dresser and finish putting away clothes. Also need to pack hospital bag.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? 35th Birthday. My husband planned the whole day which included activities with all my friends and ended with all of us hanging out at night. At each activity I had a clue as to where I needed to go next. It was pretty cool.
How big is baby? According to my U/S today, I'm growing a teenager (7lbs 10z). The bump says papaya and Ovia says Cabbage Patch Doll (my old doll, Wendy Jolene, would be so proud!)
Any appointments this week? I had a U/S today and have a dr appt tomorrow w/ GBS test (yay!...not.)
Symptoms? The usual.
Rants/Raves/Questions? Baby boy is a bit violent some days. Take it easy on your mom!
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Nursery is finally mostly done. Clothes are washed. Hospital bag still isn't packed. Freezer meals aren't made.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? When I was in high school, I never ate at the school cafeteria. We had open campus so I always went out to eat or went home. One year on my birthday, my mom made me my favorite food for lunch and served it on those glass plate/drink sets that ladies used for social gatherings. The ones with the spot to set your drink? It was pretty cute and special.
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
NST and check up this afternoon and then Bio Profile U/S Thursday
same old symptoms: hip pain, trouble sleeping, nesting urges hardcore
feel like a slacker, but at the same time it still feels too early to install the carseat and pack my bag.
Most memorable birthday? This is tricky. We usually go to a baseball game or bowling. I've never had a surprise birthday party and some years it was just cake after dinner. Maybe when I was young- I remember having a pochahontas birthday party at Discovery Zone.
How big is baby? The size of a Cabbage Patch Doll!! I loved them when I was younger!
Any appointments this week? Yep, my 36 week apt and step test
Symptoms? I feel like she has moved down, I'm having cramping feelings and quite a bit of pelvic pain
Rants/Raves/Questions? This may be a stupid question, what do contractions feel like... anything to compare it to?
Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Nursery is basically done, just waiting on our wall decor. We put together the stroller, and took the car seat out of the box! I'm behind on my hospital bag, starting that this week.
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? I just had my 33rd 2 weeks ago! It wasn't that exciting. For my 28th Birthday my husband brought me to a shelter and we adopted our dog!!! Probably my best present ever!!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
How many weeks old is baby? 18 days/2 weeks 4 days (gestational 38 weeks)
Any medical appointments/updates for baby or mom this week? Wednesday morning we have a weight check. hopefully were well above our birth weight
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning feeding/weight gain? any STMs have experience with breastfeeding after introducing the bottle? (backstory: Due to Henry arriving 5 weeks early we weren't able to breastfeed (and I was not a fan of the shield), so he has been a long he bottle for 2.5 weeks. I'd like to try breastfeeding since he had grown and it'd be convenient for when we're out and about if I run out or forget formula or pumped milk.)
Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning sleeping or other symptoms for both baby & mom? sleep..what is it? I thought I didn't sleep while pregnant due to constant peeing...even less now
Rants/raves/questions? breastfeeding ? above
GTKY: What's one of your most memorable birthdays? most memorable despite all my fun themes growing up would prob be my 22nd birthday when my friend got married on my bday and then my husband (bf at the time) took me out for appetizers and dessert to celebrate since we spent all day being in or at the wedding.