3rd trimester Check-in Week September 11

Joslynj11 · September 2017

This is a weekly check in for the mamas who have made it to the 3rd trimester!!! If you are in week 28 or past, feel free to join in on the weekly fun.

If you're just joining us please post a:
•Mini synopsis in your first post with your EDD
•How many babies you are pregnant with
•If you know the gender(s)
•How you have been feeling in your 3rd tri
•Any upcoming or recent appointments you may have had

Feel free to share pictures of your bump, nurseries, baby gear, and of course those babies when they arrive!

QOTW: Just for fun, if you could magically gift your partner one aspect/thing from your pregnancy so you didn't have to deal with it what would it be?

3rd Trimester mommies and their little bundles:

@srh18 9/22/17 with triplet boys!!!
@EmilyE13 EDD 9/28/17 with a little girl
@ChocolateIsLife EDD 10/21/17 with a little girl
@mous-2 EDD 10/22/17 with boy/girl twins!
@Joslynj11 EDD 10/26/17 with a little girl
@PolythenePam EDD 10/31/17 with a little boy
@LeFemmeViolette EDD 11/16/17 with a little girl
@sasha29-2 EDD 11/18 with a little boy
@Jeansis EDD ?? with a little boy

Congratulations to @hopeby2015on her beautiful twins I hope their stay in the NICU is short, to @latershrader on the birth of her little man, & to @omarismyhomeboyon her healthy little girl!

Joslynj11 · September 2017

Happy Monday! I wanted send another big congrats to all of our new Mamas this week!

Nothing new with me, 33+ 4 with Little Girl Riley. Heartburn loves to rear its ugly head each night which is fun but other than that things are still going smooth! We have an appointment tomorrow afternoon just a regular check and we have wrapped up all the classes that we planned on taking this pregnancy so now just trying to finish up the nursery and get organized

QOTW: Honestly I think I would pass my heartburn and acid reflux over to hubs. It's been pretty bad for the past few weeks so it would be nice if he just finished it out for me haha

Other than that I wouldn't trade anything in the world

Polythene Pam · September 2017

Congrats again to the new mamas this week!! How is everyone settling in??

33 weeks here! Losing steam a little bit so I'm just trying to finish up what I can so I can take some naps towards the end

It seems like our families are going nuts (my dad is selling his house and moving, husbands parents are also moving, family things we "need" to be at every other weekend) so we're trying to say no to what we can, we really need some low key nights for everyone's sanity

QOTW the peeing. I flat out peed myself the other day while sneezing, and am up countless times at night. I'd love to pass that off

srh18 · September 2017

Congrats to all of the new mommas!!!

Guys. It's crazy to see my name at the top of the list!! I'm 30+3 today with my trio. Things are going pretty well--no changes at least, which I consider a win! Next appt is wednesday, and at this point we're pretty much just evaluating my mono/di pair and seeing how they're doing and if I need to deliver. I'm feeling good about 32 weeks (and am hoping that if things stay stable I'll be able to go a little farther than that).

Also just want to good-naturedly complain about how large I am at this point...my over the bump maternity shorts don't fit over the bump. My maternity shirts don't cover the bump. It's a weapon. Out of control! Haha

QOTW--have to agree with @Polythene Pam on this one--I can't take all of the peeing! Not only is it annoying, but it's hard to get out of bed at this point so peeing at night is work. I could also do without all of the anxiety every time I wipe and brace myself to see blood/something that indicates a problem. To be fair, my husband has been pretty incredible over the past 9 weeks, through my bed rest and hospitalization. Cooking, cleaning, manning the fort, visiting me every single day while I was admitted...this man is a winner. I would still pass off the peeing though hahaha

wabash15 · September 2017

@srh18 way to go!! 30+3!! you are a rockstar for cooking those boys so long! I hope everything looks good mid week. (I feel you on the peeing... getting out of bed with the twins was so challenging and then doing it what felt like every hour....)

srh18 · September 2017

@wabash15 thanks!!! I'm so happy to have made it this far!!

Knottie3a69c3fcf9009e8c · September 2017

Hi Ladies! (Edited: Fyi @Joslynj11 this is @Jeansis. I don't know why the app thinks I am knottie..... Must have gotten logged out or something....) Anyways *I* (@Jeansis lol) am just joining the 3rd trimester! I'm 28.5 weeks with one boy! Feeling pretty good today. Had a bit of an emotional day, crying on and off all day of little things. Mondays are always kind of stressful for me though, so not too out of the ordinary. I have an appointment this Friday. Just a routine check. I also met and hired my doula this weekend, so that is exciting!

As far as symptoms I'd like to pass on to DH, it's a tie between the night peeing and the heartburn. Both are pretty annoying, but neither one is unbearable yet. However, I am jealous of his ability to sleep through the night, so it would probably be the night peeing.

Jeansis · September 2017

Sorry to post again, but just confirming that last post (Knottie......) was indeed me. Was logged in under a different email connected to a really old account from before I got married that I didn't even know I had!

LeFemmeViolette · September 2017

Hey there. Checking in at 30w5d. With a COLD. Ugh. Seriously? All the pregnancy symptoms werent enough? Being sick while pregnant is a new level of miserable. /end rant.

I believe I've also started having BH contractions. Kinda feels like a cramps you get when running and the belly gets really hard. But I've also noticed by belly is actually pretty hard all the time these days. I guess as you grow that's what happens?

QOTW: What symptom would I have DH take for me? Aside from the cold he'll probably get from me anyway? The swelling/numbness/cankles situation I got goin' on.

sasha29-2 · September 2017

31+6 with our nugget

Feeling pretty good overall, another checkup the end of this week but really nothing eventful to report on my end. He's still moving like crazy, too. Forget kick counts, I can usually count on one hand the number of hours in a day I DON'T feel him kickboxing in there lol. Picked up my new kid-wagon this weekend, and I'm so happy with it; not only is it about 1000 times easier to get in and out of now, but reaching for kiddo in his carrier/car seat is going to be SO much easier, plus I got all the upgraded safety features and all, so DH feels better with me in it.

QOTW: LOL he can have labor and delivery! Pregnancy has not been all that bad for me, honestly (I wouldn't say I'm one of those women who just loooooves being pregnant, but it's not torture either), but I'd gladly forego having to deliver this little watermelon. Although I do have to admit, I thought I'd be a nervous wreck about delivery (I'm not particularly good with medical settings), but the closer I get, the more I surprise myself with how zen I am about the whole thing.

latershrader · September 2017

Hi all. Checking in to say thanks for the Love! Motherhood is amazing and wonderful and tiring. I had 2 full days of labor and only got to 6cm. So out of sheer exhaustion the Dr's, DH and I all decided to go for the c-section. All of that among other things made for a very unexpected delivery experience. I'm having a hard time because I REALLY wanted to breastfeed but my milk still has not come in, prob because of the delivery I had. Hope is dwindling but im still trying to pump and take lots and lots of fenugreek. Luckily my little Eli still latches on a few times a day, so that's comforting. DH is amazing and as much as I love my new little guy, I think I've fallen more in love with my husband after this whole experience. Anyway, sorry for the novel. Hope everyone is well. I will lurk to see how all of you are doing!! Hugs!!

persnickity · September 2017

@latershrader I swear we must be there same person. Sounds like you had my labor and delivery!

As for breastfeeding, don't give up hope! You can still be successful! Talk to @JWatt5 about increasing your supply. It's still a possibility.

wabash15 · September 2017

@latershrader don't give up on BF if you really want to. it make take a while for your milk to come in. Keep working with an LC. pumping and practicing nursing and skin to skin can all help.

srh18 · September 2017

@latershrader I'll be having a csection and premature delivery. The lactation consultant at my hospital told me it could take a week or more for my milk to come in. Recommendation was to pump frequently and wait. Have you tried power pumping? Are you pumping at night too? Both recommended by the LC. If nothing else, fed is best and even though I know it's hard to give up on what you have pictured in your head, it isn't a failure. We can only control so much.

Your baby is gorg! Congrats momma!

Polythene Pam · September 2017

@latershrader what a cutie!! Love that hair! I had a tough delivery and my milk never came in enough, then my daughter also had an intolerance on top of that. I made it 6 weeks and had such a hard time mentally stopping, but... my daughter was healthy, happy and smart

keep on doing what's best for you but just giving "the other side" in case you need/want to

give that sweetie a snuggle from us!!

Joslynj11 · September 2017

@latershrader He is SOOO handsome! Good luck with BF I hope, your milk comes in soon but sounds like you are doing an awesome job right now!

@Jeansis I will get you added but please do send your EDD at some point so I can update that part as well. Welcome to the 3rd tri!

Jeansis · September 2017

@Joslynj11 My EDD is 11/30. Thanks!

EmilyE13 · September 2017

@Joslynj11 Has your OB recommended daily Nexium by any chance? It was the only thing that really knocked out my heartburn.
@srh18 You are such a champ for cooking those 3 little babes this long!
@LeFemmeViolette Ugh, feel better. Being sick while pregnant seriously blows.
@latershrader What a cutie pie! Fingers crossed that your milk comes in. In addition to what everyone posted previously, maybe someone can bake you lactation cookies, and have a beer (like a yummy oatmeal stout) at night if that's your thing.

I'm 38 weeks today with the little girl. Good lord, only 2 weeks until the due date. I'm starting to get "wow, you're still here?!?" reactions at both work and the gym, so I assume I'm starting to look to the rest of the world like I am ready to pop. At my OB appt yesterday, however, the doc said she doesn't appear to be in any hurry to enter the world, although we still haven't done a cervix check. I don't think I'm going to have them check (unless something changes) until the 40 week appt.

QOTW: I have honestly really enjoyed pregnancy for the most part, but I would probably have to gift DH my 9 months of heartburn. Although it would also be funny if he got to experience peeing himself while sneezing just once!

JWatt5 · September 2017

@latershrader congrats lady!!! Gosh I remember this time last year being on the IUI pages with you!! Hope all is going ok! Let me know if you want any tips - Parker had a tramatic entry and it lead to us having a really rough start with feeding and me having poor supply to start. I was able to get it back up though with pumping on a schedule. You can add Blessed Thistle as well with the Fenugreek. It helps!! Good luck and feel free to reach out!! Lots of love.

ARB425 · September 2017

@latershrader it took almost a week for my milk to come in! Don't feel discouraged! Continue getting the baby to latch and pump if you can. It's all about supply and demand. If you have thyroid issues I would definitely stop the fenugreek it can actually decrease supply. Just try to eat enough and drink plenty of water.

srh18 · September 2017

Just wanted to drop by with a quick update from my end--

Announcing...all born on 9/13/2017 at 30+5

Oliver Michael (Baby A)

4lb 1oz, 17"

Born at 11:29pm

Spencer Jacob (Baby B )

3lb 7oz, 16.25"

Born at 11:30pm

Elliot Andrew (Baby C)

2lb 12oz, 15.75"

Born at 11:31pm

All are stable with minimal breathing support. They are all doing great for their gestational ages. DH and I could not be more in love!

Polythene Pam · September 2017

@srh18 oh my goodness congrats!!! I love their names! Keep us posted on how they're doing (and you!!) ❤️❤️

EmilyE13 · September 2017

@srh18 Yaaaaaaaaay! That's fantastic to hear. How are you feeling?

LeFemmeViolette · September 2017

Wow! Congrats @srh71 !! Welcome to the world, baby boys!

Joslynj11 · September 2017

@srh18 Congrats on welcoming your boys into the world! I'm glad to hear they are doing great for their age

@EmilyE13 No nexium has been brought up but I have made Tums my new best friend haha!

eta:other response since i was posting from home.

omarismyhomeboy · September 2017

@latershrader love to see the pic of your little nugget! I am sorry feeding has been rough. I havent had supply issues but I have had direct nursing issues- so I am exclusively pumping for now, probably longterm. It's tough when you have to change plans but I know Eli will be just fine. Also, I totally hear you on falling more in love with your husband- I am having the exact same reaction! Congratulations