FTM Check-In - 10/23

curiousfool1 · October 2017

1) How far along are you?
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go?
3) Cravings/symptoms?
4) Rants/raves/concerns?
5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?

curiousfool1 · October 2017

1) How far along are you?. 38 + 2

2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go? I’m on the weekly visit schedule these days. Last appointment went fine. We went through my GBS results (positive) and the recommended treatment.

3) Cravings/symptoms? Apples, apples, apples still. Also more carb/comfort foods. Soups, stews, braises. The cold weather, combined with what feel like giant breasts, have conspired to make the nipple vasospasm i’ve dealt with all pregnancy the worst yet. Not looking forward to breastfeeding in the cold. I also feel like i’ve had a resurgence of 1T symptoms: nausea, smell sensitivity, very tender breasts.

4) Rants/raves/concerns? So much work-work to do, so little time! I have a few last major projects to finish up before leaving for maternity leave.

5) Anything else you want to add/ask?

6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style? Natural birth at the birth center in my hospital for me. Or as natural as it can be. Anesthesia and me tend not to play nicely, so i’m hoping I won’t end up needing an emergency c-section or epidural. But, the pragmatic side of me ultimately will end up doing whatever the midwives and doctor strongly recommend.

dragonfly87-2 · October 2017

1) How far along are you? 35w4d

2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go? I have an appointment today, just a 5 minute check up. Anticipating it going well, fingers crossed.

3) Cravings/symptoms? Been getting nauseous at night sometimes...that sucks. Also, have this persistent bad taste in my mouth and not sure how to make it go away. It just lingers there.

4) Rants/raves/concerns? Nothing major...but my back is starting to hurt more. My doula is giving me a TENS unit (muscle stimulation) that can be used during labor to lessen the pain of contractions and I read you can start using it for back pain after 36 weeks...so I am debating whether or not not start using it next week.

Also, definitely becoming a bit clumsier. I feel down the last three steps today because it was a little dark and my sense of balance is going. Luckily, it wasn't a hard fall..but it still hurt. Ugh, getting bigger is not fun.

5) Anything else you want to add/ask? Nope.

6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
Going in with the plan to do an unmedicated, vaginal birth. However, I am prepared for other options if it comes down to it. We have a doula and the goal is to try natural pain coping techniques first (breathing, positions, hip squeezes, baths, etc) before needing medical interventions, as long as baby and I are doing well. I am not vehemently opposed to medical intervention, just would prefer to use it as a last resort.

buhundbae · October 2017

1) How far along are you? 37+4
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go? I had an ultrasound to check the baby's positioning for birth. He is head down, thank goodness!
3) Cravings/symptoms? Mostly sweets of late. I baked pumpkin muffins yesterday and that helped

4) Rants/raves/concerns? Feeling very uncomfortable this late in the pregnancy and I'm anxious for the next phase. Also wondering if my due date may be off because they didn't base it on my last period (my cycle can be wonky). It seems like I'm further along than 37 weeks and I keep feeling like I could go into labor at any time. Perhaps wishful thinking?
5) Anything else you want to add/ask? My MIL was not pleased that the names we picked for DS are not from her native culture, but I'm trying not to worry about it.
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style? We have a doula who I'm hoping will help me cope with pain earlier in labor. Once it gets especially bad, though, I fully intend to get an epidural.

whatwillanndo · October 2017

1) How far along are you?
34+3
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go?\
no appointments until i see my midwife again on october 31st. it feels like way too long with all the changes going on but i'm managing!
3) Cravings/symptoms?
does anyone feel like hey are going back to trimester 1? this was mentioned yes? i feel like im craving lots of fresh fruit - like berries, grapes and mangoes. sooooooooo many symptoms - i'm so tired, my hands feel like stiff claws when i wake up, i have acid reflux, wah!
4) Rants/raves/concerns?
see above for symptoms!

5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
what has baby proofing been like for everyone??? my significant other and i haven't done ANYTHING yet and i just feel so daunted by the task as i live in an old house which is wonky and danger seems to lurk at every corner!
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
originally i thought i was dead set on getting an epidural, but now that i know more i am more keen to try a natural birth. we will see how that goes when i am in the moment though! i am giving birth at a local hospital with a midwife. as for L&D i am hoping that soothing in the bath/shower helps and i hope that i don't need a c-section, but ... labour is very unpredictable so we shall see!

ezlitgirl1989 · October 2017

1) How far along are you? 35 weeks + 6 Days

2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go? Appointment next week that will be my first internal exam to see how everything is doing down there

3) Cravings/symptoms? Snapple Iced Tea (Mango preferably but at this point i’ll take anything) I am so uncomfortable in my own skin right now which really sucks, my ankles/feet have finally started to swell, acid reflux like you wouldn’t believe and yesterday I felt like I was having morning sickness all day

kdl89 · October 2017

1) How far along are you?
37 weeks. Almost there

2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go?
I had a appointment last week it went well got to see little girl on the portable ultra sound as they wanted to make sure she was head down ( which she was) I now have weekly appointments.

3) Cravings/symptoms?
I just want to eat everything i see this week. Also I have been getting a lot of hip and back pain.

4) Rants/raves/concerns?
Got the hospital bag packed for baby still need to pack mine. Also I finished the wall decor for for the nursery now I just have to put it up and the room will be complete.

5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
Nope

6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
I will deliver in our local Hospital and I am open to an epidural so we will see what happens. I am kinda go with the flow as things may happen that I have no control over.

DungeonTrollMel · October 2017

1) How far along are you? 34+5

2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go? last biweekly on Friday then I got every week

3) Cravings/symptoms? horrible insomnia, acid reflux, RLS. Just exhausted and struggling to breathe today

4) Rants/raves/concerns? I got the nursery done this weekend

5) Anything else you want to add/ask? Anyone else feel like they still have way too long left to feel this crappy?

6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
i an giving birth at the hospital where i work. I will most likely get an epidural but I am going to see how long I can go without it. I have no issues with c sections. I've done almost 30 of them and honestly they freak me out less than when I had to do vaginal deliveries.

hillaryo14 · October 2017

1) How far along are you?
36w2d
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go?
I had one today. I'm going weekly now. Had a cervix check- 1 cm dilated.
3) Cravings/symptoms?
Just BH, and lots of waking up to pee.
4) Rants/raves/concerns?
I need to get a pediatrician lined up, but my school district changed insurance companies this year, so I haven't gotten my new cards yet, therefore can't really get anything started yet. New insurance doesnt kick in until November 1, and I'm due the 18th.
The guy we had lined up to be my long-term sub for school ended up getting hired permanently at another school in the district, and now the next choice did too! I'm hoping they find someone good soon!
5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
Just hope I survive the next couple weeks at school. Halloween is always crazy with younger elementary kids. I swear their parents let them eat candy for breakfast the week after!!
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
I'm still not sure! I want to have a natural birth, but am open to an epidural if need be. I will be delivering at the hospital my doctor works with.

YesOuiCan · October 2017

1) How far along are you? 35+4
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go? Next one is this Friday, and we also have a meeting with our doula on Friday which I'm looking forward to.
3) Cravings/symptoms? So much insomnia, and reflux in bed every night. I have a lot of pelvic pressure but have taught myself not to perceive it as pain which has been a real game-changer.
4) Rants/raves/concerns? Just so excited and ready for this baby to be born.
5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style? It's fun to see everyone's thoughts/plans on this! I'm fully committed to an unmedicated birth and will be birthing with a midwife and doula (and husband who has been preparing too) in a hospital. I practice relaxation techniques, hypnosis, and labor/birth positions (squatting!) every day, and feel very confident that I can do this without medication. With that said, I'm also reading up as much as I can about how to avoid the need for induction and how to move along stalled labor naturally, because I have to take pitocin I know I will absolutely need an epidural. (I feel like I need to add that of course I'm fine with anything that needs to be done in case of a true emergency!)

foxaírt · October 2017

1) How far along are you?
38 weeks today
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go?
Sigh lots .
Had a diognostic scan last Tuesday to confirm breech position
Midwife appointment Wednesday
Got transfered to the larger hospital for assessment and discussion on Thursday
And we attempted a ECV on Monday . Wasn't successful
After about 2 hours and discussing with very positive midwives we are now waiting on a referral to another hospital who have a breech birth speciality team.

I have to go in to the hospital for a consultation and concent today and have an assessment booked for Friday morning
And we are going from there
3) Cravings/symptoms?
Not really I'm feeling fine I don't really have a lot of symptoms. Getting tired but coping OK. Enjoying the summer fruits coming out but I always do. Nothing persist and or unusual
4) Rants/raves/concerns?
Defiantly getting into a better head space again . Was a really stressful week but keep g positive now no matter the journey from now.
Have lots to.do still and am enjoying finishing up prepping for baby over getting anxious about how they will arrive
5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
we hoped and have been prepping and planning all along for a natural birth without intervention and open to water labor and possibly a water birth if it felt right at the time .
Many of you may of picked up on my anxiety around medical procedures
So now being delt with a breech baby I was facing an elective c section after the failed ECV .
But we are now back on track for a calm birth plan at a specialist breech birth unit
And hoping still for a natural birth

YesOuiCan · October 2017

@foxaírt I'm glad to hear that you are able to go to a hospital with breech birth specialists and that you should be able to avoid c-section! Sounds like it was really tough week for you, but things are looking up.

kaitlinliz · October 2017

1) How far along are you?
36 weeks(posting for last week)
2) Any appointments this week or last week? How did it go?
Had my group B and cervical check. Dilated to a 1 and cervix is very low and shallow!
3) Cravings/symptoms?
just back pain, pelvic pain, BH, ya know the usual
4) Rants/raves/concerns?
DH still hasnt gotten his TDap so he is overdue! Trying to find out if he can get it while he's gone since he cannot get it now.
5) Anything else you want to add/ask?
6) GTKY: Natural birth? Give me all the drugs? Planned C-Section? Home birth? What are you hoping for as a L&D style?
I want a natural birth. I do not want an epidural. I am okay with the IV meds but at the same time narcotics don't do well in my system and I get very nauseous so if I don't have to have them I don't want them, but I will pick them over an epidural.

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