Monday Ticker Change 5.1.17

kns1988 · May 2017

Happy May!!

How far along are you?

How big is baby?

Any appointments this week?

Symptoms?

Rants/Raves/Questions?

Progress made or plans for baby preparation?

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes?

-----or for postpartum-----

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 or other symptoms for both baby & mom?

Rants/raves/questions?

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes?

kns1988 · May 2017

How many weeks old is baby? 1 week old (36 gestation)

Any medical appointments/updates for baby or mom this week? We have a pediatric checkup for Jay at 12:45 today.

Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning feeding/weight gain? I could really use a support group for this triple feeding stuff. The doctor wants us to do the feeding with a syringe and supply line for a whole month so that we know how much food Jay is getting when he's breastfeeding. I agree with her, but DH is already starting to say maybe we don't need the syringe anymore because milk keeps leaking out when Jay is eating. I think the problem is that the milk is leaking from my breast but he's still getting the calories from the syringe. We'll talk to the pediatrician today, but between having to always have a 2nd set of hands to pump the syringe and being up every 3 hours for the foreseeable future, I'm feeling pretty discouraged. I need DH's support to keep this going.

Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning sleeping or other symptoms for both baby & mom? What is sleep?

Rants/raves/questions? Well, I could go on ranting about my feeding and lack of sleep woes, but instead I'll focus on the fact that I have a gorgeous little boy sleeping on my lap and I'm sitting on my own couch instead of in a hospital bed

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes? We had the baby at 11:45 PM last Monday. We sat up the whole first night taking turns holding him, giving him skin to skin contact, and staring at him. Then the next morning, we called DH's parents and then my mom. I think we spaced out visitors pretty well while we were in the hospital, too - I had no qualms about telling people not to come if I felt like we already had enough visitors that day.

hp_momma · May 2017

How far along are you?
37 weeks. 10 days til induction!

How big is baby?
Honeydew melon or tackle box!

Any appointments this week?
2NSTs
37wk appt tomorrow, interested to see if I'm dialated at all and anxious to talk to the doctor about the last growth ultrasound and upcoming induction and what to expect.

Symptoms?
More BH, rolling over in bed is super painful, insomnia.

Rants/Raves/Questions?
Insomnia is the worst. Hello 3:30am!

Progress made or plans for baby preparation?
I'm pretty sure I can officially say everything is done for baby! I picked up some bath towels and Velcro swaddlers this weekend. All that I'm waiting for is my nursing cover to come in the mail today!

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes?
My parents will be in town to watch our older kids so they will know right away. Then DH will probably send out a message to his family once baby is here and we are back in our room. We don't have to worry about keeping visitors away since our family is 2000 miles away!

hp_momma · May 2017

@kns1988 I'm so sorry your feeling discouraged about the feeding issues. I can not even imagine how exhausted you must be feeling, but you are seriously super woman for doing triple feeds! I hope the pediatrician gives you some answers today and can reassure your DH. Don't hesitate to be straightforward with DH that you need his support!

kns1988 · May 2017

Thanks, @hp_momma. I hope you have a good appointment tomorrow, and you're so close to delivery! When does your DH come home?

hp_momma · May 2017

kns1988 said:

Thanks, @hp_momma. I hope you have a good appointment tomorrow, and you're so close to delivery! When does your DH come home?

Sometime between late tonight and tomorrow morning! I never count on a specific time frame until I hear they've actually left. He said he's not missing my appointment tomorrow because he has missed so many and this is our last one with the doctor before the induction so he wants to be there when he goes over everything.
I'm anxious for him to be home because even though we have a scheduled induction, I could go at any time naturally or a NST could come back bad and I'd have to deliver sooner. I'll feel so much less stressed when he's home!

chocolatelemons · May 2017

How far along are you? 38 weeks

How big is baby? A ukulele haha

Any appointments this week? Today

Symptoms? Nothing new... Just BH, some back pain, lots of pressure on my bladder

Rants/Raves/Questions? It took me 2 hours to get home from my appt last week... I live 15 miles from my doctor (Boston traffic). I'm really hoping I don't have to deal with that again.

Another rant... I'm planning on working until my due date because I feel fine. This one coworker keeps telling me how big I look and asking when I plan on leaving implying that I should be home. I've been pretty small up until this last month so these comments are new to me and are really starting to piss me off. I get that I'm big and you'd think that she would too without feeling the need to point it out. Being pregant isn't a reason to stop working if I'm doing fine physically and my doctor is fine with it. Also, why is this any of her business? Rant over.

@hp_momma I completely agree with the rolling around

being painful. Sometimes I want to switch sides, but I end up just remaining in the same position so I dont have to deal with it.

SWoodd2012 · May 2017

@kns1988 sorry to hear you're feeling discouraged. You're not alone with those feelings. I hope DH understands and I hope the 3 feedings doesn't have to last too long. Enjoy your little man (sorry I can not keep up with names and who belongs to who).

@hp_momma hope DH gets home when he is supposed to! Military/Gov't right? The waiting sucks, so I hope he gets back sooner than later! good luck with your appt tomorrow!

How many weeks old is baby? 1 month 1 day (40 weeks gest...woo hoo due date!)

Any medical appointments/updates for baby or mom this week? Wednesday in Henry's 1 month check-up. I have my 6 week appt next week

Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning feeding/weight gain? He has decided he needs to consume 3 to 4 oz of formula at each feeding... I feel like that's a lot. I want him fed and happy but I don't want him to go from under weight and then a drastic increase

Questions, concerns, updates, etc. concerning sleeping or other symptoms for both baby & mom? I'm over this pumping thing. it's so time consuming; I know it's great for baby but I just can't get any determination. Especially with him increasing what he wants to eat..oh my!

Rants/raves/questions? Sleep! for some reason I couldn't sleep last night....it's 8am here and I never went to bed.

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes? My husband was sending out the texts to the grandparents as soon as Henry was cleaned up & checked. of course my mother was blowing up our phones while I was in labor since she had our other two. she was just a little excited for her first bio grand. the whole family found out really quick.

jlonie614 · May 2017

How far along are you? 39 weeks

How big is baby? Mini Skateboard

Any appointments this week? Yup on Thursday

Symptoms? some back pain, LOTS of pressure on my bladder and the heartburn/acid reflux is back in full swing. I had to sleep with like 4 pillows to prop me up last night.

Rants/Raves/Questions? Just so ready for this little Peanut to come out. I am ready to meet him/her (team green) and mostly I am ready to be done working. I have one major deadline on Wednesday so maybe Peanut is waiting for that?!

Progress made or plans for baby preparation? I feel I am as ready as we can be for first time parents.

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes? HMMM not really sure. I guess we will send a mass text to our friends/family.

@kns1988 I hope the visit to the pediatrician goes well!
@hp_momma keeping my fingers crossed nothing happens until you DH is in town.
@chocolatelemons Ugh co-workers can be so stupid! Try and ignore her.

PghMom412 · May 2017

36 weeks. Baby is as big as a cantaloupe.

Bio profile ultrasound on Wednesday and NST/regular appt with my GBS test Thursday.

Symptoms? Still reflux and trouble sleeping.

R/R/Q: Baby's head measured big at the growth ultrasound next week so now my primary OB is talking about additional NST and U\S after 38 weeks which would mean she's writing me out of work. I guess it won't be up to me to use those 2 extra weeks after all.

Progress made: we cleaned and prepped the bucket seat this weekend and set up the living room with the pack n play and diaper station.

GTKY: probably our parents since they will likely be waiting at the hospital. I don't want any friends or extended family to visit until DD has met the baby.

Cubslove12 · May 2017

How far along are you? 38 weeks!!

How big is baby? The size of a Ukulele, this makes me want to go to Hawaii

Any appointments this week? Today I have my 38 week apt, I had to skip 37 due to no appointments available.

Symptoms? Period like cramping, pelvic pain, lower back pain.

Rants/Raves/Questions? My basement flooded this morning, so 38 weeks pregnant I was dry vacuuming my basement :-( (My hubs would have done it, but he was on shift and wouldn't be home till 6pm)

Progress made or plans for baby preparation? Everything is basically ready, I started organizing the diaper bag and my art work for the nursery should be ready wed/thur!!

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes? Umm most likely my husband will tell his parents and I will tell my aunt.

nda_roxybabe · May 2017

@rosemarylaff I hit 39 weeks and that acid reflux came back full swing too! I don't get it, baby has dropped a tiny bit so I'd think it'd be better, nope!

NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot · May 2017

How far along are you? 38 weeks

How big is baby? A winter melon (what is that?) or a ukulele

Any appointments this week? Yup. Tomorrow to discuss induction next week. Gulp.

Symptoms? Just the usual. Also, super hormonal and grumpy.

Rants/Raves/Questions? I wish people would stop commenting on my size, asking me the gender/due date, and assuming this is my first.

Progress made or plans for baby preparation? I think we are as ready as we'll ever be. The nursery is done, bags are packed, and freezer meals frozen. I just need my rents to get here Saturday and we're good to go.

GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes? Our parents, DD, & our siblings. Mine will be in town with DD and they all know the induction date.

jlonie614 · May 2017

@nda_roxybabe okay that e-card was funny! I hate the reflux - so annoying.

Cubslove12 · May 2017

Just got back from the doctor. I'm fully effaced and 1.5 cm dilated. Doctor said it could be tonight, or 1.5 weeks... Kindof freaking out.

nda_roxybabe · May 2017

Cubslove12 said:

Just got back from the doctor. I'm fully effaced and 1.5 cm dilated. Doctor said it could be tonight, or 1.5 weeks... Kindof freaking out.

Eek! Exciting!

Kateriee · May 2017

How far along are you?
37 weeks
How big is baby?
I think it said.. I can't remember.
Any appointments this week?
Check up tomorrow
Symptoms?
Back and pelvis pain.
Rants/Raves/Questions?
DH is gone for the next two weeks. Hoping baby stays put until he gets back.
Progress made or plans for baby preparation?
Need to put the car seat in and clean.
GTKY: Who will be the first person you tell when the baby comes?
The parents and my sister.

kns1988 · May 2017

Good luck, @Cubslove12!

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