Week 4 Check-in 11/5

gollygeeitsamy · November 2018

Due date/Weeks:

Any appointments? Questions?

Rants/Raves?

How are you feeling?

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

HGRich · November 2018

EDD 4/26, 15+2

Appts: Wednesday! Gender ultrasound! I’m so excited!

Question: anybody have a favorite natural moisturizer? I quit using my cream with retinol, because chemicals and being pregnant aren’t a good mix. But I need something as the winter dry skin is coming AND this baby is making me break out so much I need something that’s not got oil in it/is non-comedogenic.

Rants/Raves: I am so excited about the gender ultrasound. I feel like I wasn’t even this excited with DD. But maybe it’s just been long enough I don’t remember.

Feeling: better. I’m only nauseated 20% of the tjme now. Still tired, but less insomnia thank goodness. Now I’m getting a lot of headaches and it can be so debilitating.

GTKY: I think free wifi. I love coffee but it makes my reflux so bad while prego. As long as the wifi was high speed. Haha.

thatbaintforbetty · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/23 15+6

Any appointments? Questions? Wednesday!!

Rants/Raves? DH actually said the fish tacos i made last night for my bday were awesome.I don't know why he was resisting them so much.

How are you feeling? Ragey. I had a mini meltdown this morning because i cannot find my clean bra and therefore had to wear the dirty (i've been wearing it for a few days) one. Why is it always my stuff that goes missing?!?

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

Wifi! I limit my caffeine intake, it's usually one cup of coffee a day plus a soda lunch. Cause liquid calories, yo.

mariposa_767s · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/29, 15 weeks

Any appointments? Questions? My next appointment is in a couple of weeks I think...no questions that I can think of

Rants/Raves? Target's new maternity clothes are ugly. I miss Liz Lange or however it's spelled. I also need new maternity pants but hate paying that much for pants I'll only wear for a few months. It looks like a trip to Ross is in order

How are you feeling? I need to eat better. Otherwise, I am ok. At the direction of my OB, I weaned my daughter and now I can eat dairy...I've taken that to heart and I need to stop. It makes my stomach hurt and I'm bloated

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? Coffee...if my son had free wifi wherever we went, I'd be in trouble lol

lin0442 · November 2018

@HGRich Everyone Body Lotion (they even have unscented) is really nice and I’ve used it on my face in a pinch. Otherwise, I like Mizon Snail Repair Cream and Hada Labo’s moisturizer line- they’re not all natural lines, but they’re pretty mild and don’t set my fussy kind of oily skin off.

@mariposa_767s Yes the target stuff is awful right now and has nothing I can wear to work!

Due date/Weeks: 4/28, 15w1d

Any appointments? Questions? OB appointment tonight- I get super anxious before them and can barely concentrate at work today.

Rants/Raves? I’m so sick of PGAL brain, I just want to go all in on this pregnancy but I keep feeling like I’ll jinx it. Yes, I know it doesn’t work that way but still. Just getting frustrated with myself.

How are you feeling? Ok, had my leg/hip pinch and fall asleep last night- very unpleasant. Looking forward to building a pillow fortress soon.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? Coffee, if it’s the good stuff. Cold seltzer would also be acceptable.

mesweettea · November 2018

@mariposa_767s Can I ask why you weren't allowed dairy while breastfeeding? First timer, here, and breast feeding is just sounding so, so complicated but I'm trying to pick up knowledge here and there.

Due date/Weeks: 15 + 4

Any appointments? Questions? No appointments till next week.

I have a question about pregnancy posture: I think I've read somewhere that you're just supposed to allow your body to change the way it's holding itself, something about your hips tilting. Anyone know of any diagrams or more information? My lower back is starting to hurt, and I'm not sure if it's because I'm thinking too hard about this and resisting it or doing it wrong, or whether it's just something else.

Rants/Raves?

How are you feeling? Definitely more energetic, which is awesome! I still want a nap every day, but my ability to actually get stuff done when not sleeping seems much better. But mentally I'm feeling super anxious, maybe because I can actually think about something other than nausea. I'm trying to get a new job - so anxious about whether I can handle it, anxious about the midterm elections, anxious about trying to find a new apartment and move, anxious about how to get all the baby prep done...

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

Not much of a coffee drinker - I love straight espresso but I avoid it to save the money and keep down the caffeine addiction. That said, I've definitely been wanting coffee while pregnant more than usual... but still, I'm definitely choosing wifi.

izzymarie80 · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: April 24th (again) 15+5

Any appointments? Questions? No appointments yet. Making changes to my care providers

Rants/Raves? So excited for my family! 2 babies in March, mine in April and another in May! So far 2 boys and one girl!

How are you feeling? Sleepy. Always sleepy. Kinda ragey too. People are not advised to annoy me right now.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? Free WiFi. I’m not much of a coffee drinker and I’ve cut all caffeine with baby boy on board.

thatbaintforbetty · November 2018

@mesweettea I haven't heard that about the posture, i had a bad back pre pregnancy and the extra weight during pregnancy generally makes it worse for me. I am a DDD and have no ass so adding on the baby makes me way front heavy and i am a even more of a walking hazard then normal. I think i probably naturally try to accommodate for it but who knows.

Also many babies react to certain foods the mom eats while breastfeeding, to varying degrees. I know some who couldn't have any diary and some who couldn't eat spicy food or chocolate or even certain meats. Breastfeeding is weird. It's natural but also can be way more complicated then it seems sometimes.

heather0128 · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/25; 15 + 4

Any appointments? Questions? Regular prenatal appointment with my midwife on Thursday.

Rants/Raves? I have had recurrent cellulitis infections due to lymphedema and May Thurner Syndrome for about 20 years, and yesterday I got another one. I cried for hours, just worried about baby. I'm confident the antibiotics are safe, but it doesn't change the anxiety. I had an early miscarriage in May this year after a kidney infection and 104+ fever. The midwife I had at the time said the 2 weren't a cause and effect, but my husband and I aren't convinced. I'm glad I have an appointment Thursday and am hopeful for some reassurance.

How are you feeling? Other than the aforementioned infection, mostly just tired. I get randoms aches and twinges, a few have woken me up at night, but all manageable.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? All the coffee ☕☕☕

mariposa_767s · November 2018

@mesweettea My daughter has a dairy protein allergy. It's fairly common and most babies who have it grow out of it by age one. She still hasn't grown out of it though. She's working on it. She is ok with butter which allows us to get fat in her diet.

ETA: It used to give her stomach cramps and bad gas. Now it just gives her a rash. Progress...

lovemaddux · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/26- 15w3d

Any appointments? Questions? Anatomy next week

Rants/Raves? We announced on Halloween and it was a little anticlimactic. Not sure what I was expecting and it doesn’t really matter but I was hoping for a little more excitement.

And I’m not happy about the time change. I wish it wasn’t a thing

How are you feeling? Feeling ok but still tired

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

WiFi! I hate coffee.

TheSouffleGirl · November 2018

Week: 15 today.

Appt: Progesterone draw tomorrow. Feeling nervous because the last one did not show much rise over 2 weeks (although granted they had halved my supplements.)

Hugs to all you other PGAL ladies. I know we just want to be safe and done and the waiting is so so hard. One day at a time... @heather0128, let us know what you find out!

Rants/raves: I love not feeling as depressed and having a little more energy! By which I mean being able to cook a real dinner and falling asleep in the 9 o'clock hour.

GTKY: Is it my first cup? Then coffee. Otherwise, wifi. Although I probably shouldn't have unlimited access to either...

Kateriee · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/22 - 16 weeks

Any appointments? Questions? Friday, just a regular one.

Rants/Raves?

How are you feeling? Emotionally shitty. I have a cold and DD is sick again/still. I'm so tired and sad for her.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

Coffee. Caffeinated, half-caf de-caf all day long.

keliser · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: April 30; 15wks tomorrow

Any appointments? Questions? Had an appt last Tuesday. Dr gave the okay to take Motrin occasionally for these lingering head/neck aches I’ve been getting. Scheduled u/s for December 20.

Rants/Raves? Nah

How are you feeling? Tired today, I’m a nurse and every other week I work 4-12’s in a row. Finished yesterday and I’m pooped. And DS is sick and had to stay home from school with his fever, but we cuddled

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? I’m a coffee-holic... hot, black and strong. I choose coffee.

tumblefluff · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/27

Any appointments? Questions? Visit with my mid-wife next week and the MFM specialist for my anatomy scan 2 weeks later but I do have a dentist appointment tomorrow. I was due for x-rays so that’ll have to wait until next time instead. Although that will be around 2 weeks post-partum. I may end up pushing it out.

Rants/Raves? Eh. I’m down to 3 pairs of pants in my closet that fit. Thankfully I can wear jeans to work otherwise I’d only have 1. This weekend I got my maternity clothes our but need to wash them first. They’ve been sitting in a tote in our basement storage room for the last 2 & 1/2 years. I had no energy to wash them though so maybe this weekend?

How are you feeling? Pregnancy wise better than a few weeks ago. Nausea for the most part is gone.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? I don’t like coffee so by default it would be free WiFi. Swap coffee with tea and I’d probably go with tea. I can live without WiFi.

tumblefluff · November 2018

mesweettea said:

@mariposa_767s Can I ask why you weren't allowed dairy while breastfeeding? First timer, here, and breast feeding is just sounding so, so complicated but I'm trying to pick up knowledge here and there.

@mesweettea there’s so much information out there about breastfeeding and can certainly sound complicated. I’d highly suggest taking a class prior to giving birth and if you find yourself struggling when the time comes talk to a lactation consultant. I breastfed DS1 and DS2 and wanted to quit within the first 2 weeks. Getting mastitis in the 2nd week didn’t help but I made it to my 6 month goal for both by asking for help. However breastfeeding is not for everyone. Ultimately fed is best and no one will be able to point out a breastfed child vs a formula fed child come school time.

rache1990 · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/21 ish 16/2

Any appointments? Questions? Appointment next Monday hope I can see him again! Then quad screen and some blood tests after the apt

Rants/Raves? Been pretty irritable work has been annoying super stoked I am off for a week starting today 😜

How are you feeling? Fine, bored, exhausted in afternoons/lazy trying to keep active but I am hating working out. Also I don’t look pregnant yet just large, glad it’s fall so I can wear baggy clothes but I wonder what people think of me also a little concerned about weight gain I haven’t been hanging out with friends as much we used to go out and drinking was a central activity so it seems I’m relegated to daytime activities now.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? Wifi - have a good week everyone!

HGRich · November 2018

@mesweettea I agree with @tumblefluff. It can be complicated but not always. A class is really helpful before, but what I found most helpful was a lactation support group afterward, run by an LC or IBCLC. Research your options. I had one at my daughter’s pediatrician, and another at the hospital I gave birth in, both free. Having the second opinion of the IBCLC really made a difference. The first ten weeks were a big challenge, where I was nursing, then pumping, then giving a bottle basically around the clock until she got a good latch finally and didn’t need supplementation. I also dealt with thrush, but not mastitis. I’ll be happy to give advice here in six months. lol. But to me, it was all worth it, not only because it’s way cheaper than formula, but it helped me lose weight, I loved the bond between us, and I liked not having to get up and prepare bottles at night. After the first few months it was easy. And some babies don’t have any trouble at all.

kosmo86 · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/26 15.4

Any appointments? Questions? Tomorrow we are getting an ultrasound at one of those places to find out the gender!

Rants/Raves? OB appt yesterday and I am thinking I don't like her. She is VERY thorough but every time I go there is something. Yesterday apparently they saw something on my NT ultrasound that could just be scar tissue (makes sense since I had a D&C) or could be a super scary thing thats really rare so we will do more tests.

How are you feeling? Tired and Fat

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

not a big coffee drinker so it would be wifi

TheSouffleGirl · November 2018

@mariposa_767s: Agree about Liz Lange! I just got out my 3 dresses from that line from 2015. They have held up SO well and are still thick and hold their shape. Getting out my Ingrid & Isabel dresses was more depressing: they're thinner than I remembered ajd all stretched and saggy, and they're the real line, not the cheapo Target version which is ten times worse! I have been prowling the maternity section there but so far haven't bought a single thing. All their other clothes have gotten lots better: WHAT HAPPENED?

mesweettea · November 2018

@HGRich @tumblefluff @thatbaintforbetty Thanks for the advice / sanity check! I know that the obgyn/midwife group that I'm going to has a variety of classes, and my partner and I had previously said "maybe we should just take everything they offer", but it sounds like I should at least prioritize the breastfeeding/lactation class... I know that there's an unfortunate amount of judgement around how one feeds babies and I hope not to get into that -- especially since I know several people who couldn't make breastfeeding work and felt a lot of shaming. My goal is simply to give breastfeeding a good attempt, even though it sounds a less intuitive than I naiively thought before I had considered actually having to do it myself.

@mariposa_767s Thanks! I randomly just heard about good number of babies having milk protein allergies from a podcast (not at all baby or pregnancy-related) so partially I was just curious whether that was the case here or whether there might be other causes. Sounds like an added challenge...

Also, @thatbaintforbetty Hmm. Maybe mine is just a backache that is the fate of pregnancy, then. I had some back problems (both minor in the world of back issues) due to work before and I really should have taken action immediately when I noticed them instead of letting them get worse. I was trying to be proactive about this, but... who knows, maybe there's nothing to do but put on a hot pad at the end of the day and try to stretch some.

HGRich · November 2018

@mesweettea agreed! I know that I could only make it work because I was determined, and was a SAHM. If I’d had to go back to work in the middle of all that, I don’t think I could have continued. I naively thought it would be easier too. Maybe I’m being naive thinking it’ll be easy with this baby too! Lol. But yes—if it’s something you’d like to try, there’s often lots of support.

kaitykins · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: April 22, 16w 1d

Any appointments?next week

Questions? Can anyone else feel their heart beat really well? It’s annoying

Rants/Raves?headaches suck and I keep having paranoid imaginings that baby isn’t growing I don’t like long gaps between drs appointments

How are you feeling? Tired and struggling to avoid headaches

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want:

WiFi. I can’t do coffee. Bothers my ibs.

HGRich · November 2018

@kbirchtree yep! And if I look down at my stomach I can see it moving with the blood pumping/heart beating.

thatbaintforbetty · November 2018

@kbirchtree yep, the body has more blood during pregnancy. Trips me out sometimes to feel it.

saraleigh2 · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: 4/28 15wks

Any appointments? Questions? In a few weeks (just before thanksgiving) regula prenatal, my anatomy scan is set for 12/7 (19 wks or so). And my weekly IV (I have HG but it’s more stable and I’m doing better)

Rants/Raves? Eating more on average than I was!!!!!

How are you feeling? Antsy I’m looking forward to eating more normally, working out again and spending more time with my family instead of in bed!!! It’s getting closer! Hopefully I will be eating more regular meals and stop throwing up by thanksgiving (fingers crossed)!!

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want?

If the coffee aversion would go away along with it being free sure! I even like decaf lol.

kristenhk · November 2018

Due date/Weeks: April 26, 15w 6d

Any appointments? Questions? Anatomy scan on Dec 6. Otherwise saw my OB Tuesday for the quad screen.

Rants/Raves? Found out we are having a little girl

How are you feeling? Decent most of the time. Still have pretty bad upper right quadrant pain and unbelievably itchy so my ob wanted to do some extra liver marker bloodwork.

GTKY: Would you rather have free wifi wherever you go or have free coffee where/whenever you want? Coffee 100%!

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