March 2019 Moms
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Week 1 Check-in 11/12-11/18
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For due dates 3/1-3/9
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Any appointments? Questions?:
Rants/Raves?:
How are you feeling?:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season?
Due date:
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How are you feeling?:
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season?
Re: Week 1 Check-in 11/12-11/18
Any appointments? Questions?: Routine pre-natal next week. I'm not sure if I'll be asked to take the gestational diabetes test then or not.
Rants/Raves?: Raves: I had a prenatal massage on Saturday and it was divine and provided enough temporary relief of my hip pain that I wasn't bothered by it at all until early Sunday morning! Also rave: Apparently week 24 is a great milestone of fetal viability? Of course, I'd like LO to stay snuggly right where he is for the next few months but it's amazing to know he's reached a point where he could survive outside the womb with today's modern medicine.
How are you feeling?: Other than the hip pain making me hate side sleeping, I can't really complain. I'm feeling baby boy wiggling several times a day. DH likes listening to my belly (not sure how much he is hearing is baby or my own bodily noises, lol) and just yesterday, baby boy gave him a couple kicks to the cheek while he was trying to listen!
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Not sure I can narrow it down to one! I love Thanksgiving and am looking forward to time with my family, delicious food (and not having to cook it), and a break from work!
My biggest rave... My husband. He's just amazing. He doesn't get irritated with my moodiness or how much I eat or anything.
Any appointments? Questions?: Routine appointment on Friday. Fingers crossed my blood pressure is not up. Everyone else mentioned the glucose test, I was wondering about this one. They had me take an early one this time at 8 weeks due to my PCOS diagnosis and it came back fine. So I'm wondering if I will be asked to do it again.
Rants/Raves?: Rant: DH and I have been fighting recently. He's been working more hours again and it's making it difficult for me to get things done at home because I'm home every evening after work with DD alone. Last Wednesday he worked from 7am to 2am on Thursday. His manager told him to go home early Friday because of it and he still didn't listen. This coming weekend he is required to work as well. I'm not looking forward to it. I've also been stress eating, so my diet is in the hole right now.
How are you feeling?: Starting to get a little uncomfortable. I've been having some swelling in my hands and I can see that my face is rounder. I can't quite tell if my ankles are swollen but it's only a matter of time. I've been eating more and been a little more tired this past weekend. Overall not horrible compared to last time.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Next week I am looking forward to food but other than that, it's going to be stressful. But for Christmas I'm taking two weeks off, so I can't wait to have some time at home to get some things done and relax!
Any appointments? Questions?: Next week. @mayoduck @valentynsi Last time I had the gestational diabetes, they gave me advanced notice. Hoping they do that again because my appointment is at night.
Rants/Raves?: Speaking of GD, I was really shakey after my workout today and then it went away when I ate. Hoping that’s not a sign...
How are you feeling?: Pretty good.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Everything!
Due date: 3/6
Any appointments? Questions?:
I just had my appointment last week. Can't remember if I posted my update in week 1 or PGAL, but I officially got a previa diagnosis and got placed on modified bedrest (basically no extra physical activity outside of normal daily activities, but still can go to work, do stuff at home). Then, I went again because I wasn't sure if I was leaking fluid, but thankfully I'm not!
Rants/Raves?:
Rave - only 5 days of work stand in between me and a full week off!
How are you feeling?: I feel OK. I generally feel better working out regularly so this is an adjustment.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season?
Extra sleep, good food and free time!
I have a low lying placenta but they aren't checking the status of its movement until week 28. I originally had my scan scheduled for this week at the advice of the tech but my midwife said that was way too early.
ETA: typos
Due date: March 5
Any appointments? Questions? I am actually thinking of changing providers. At 23/24 weeks here and I am starting to feel super overmedicalized and like my chance of VBAC is slipping at my current practice. It was all very supportive at the beginning, but now they want ultrasounds every 4 weeks (for a problem that can’t be fixed until a year after birth, if there even is a problem), we are getting size estimates of yet another giant baby (almost 2 pounds already last week), and it is sounding less and less supportive. The hospital closer to me is known for their VBAC success and low c-section rates, so I think I will call my insurance tomorrow to see if I can switch or if anyone over there is taking patients. It’s kind of late to change, and it’s not like I have been treated poorly, I just want to give myself every chance at the birth I want.
Rants/Raves? I have been listening to the Birth Hour podcast while I am walking/riding the elliptical, and I am really enjoying all the birth stories.
How are you feeling? Pretty good this week. Finally got steroids last week and I am getting my autoimmune stuff under control, so it feels great not to be in constant pain all the time. I have been doing some prenatal yoga and spinning babies exercises, and that stretching is really helping some of the tight back/hips too.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Family and food. I have a huge extended family and everyone chips in to make a great big meal together for Thanksgiving. Then Christmas at the in-laws, which is much smaller, but I get to cook Christmas dinner becuase they don’t cook, and I absolutely love to do it.
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Honestly though, it’s better to know and make modifications. I’m just bummed that it’s right during the holiday season. I didn’t have it last time and I eat relatively healthy + work out often, but diabetes runs on both sides of my family so there’s a good chance I’ll have it.
Any appointments? Questions?: Had my 24 week appointment this morning and everything looked good. I go back in four weeks for the glucose test.
Rants/Raves?: Life has been feeling pretty rough. I guess I'll do a big rant here to internet strangers because it's not something I feel comfortable talking about with people I know in 'real life'... but as I've whined about before, my partner took a new job about a month ago and has been traveling way more than we thought. It's been really hard on us and it's causing us both to be really overworked and frustrated.
He came home last weekend which was nice, but he started acting really weird Saturday night and I realized he was drunk. He lied to me at first about it then told the truth and said he drank some whiskey in the basement. This turned into a sobfest (him doing the sobbing) where he said he started drinking by himself at the job over the last week because he's just so stressed and miserable. He has always had some alcohol issues and he used to be really stubborn about it but over the last two years or so he's acknowledged the problem and has been really making progress. He stopped drinking for me when I became pregnant which was HUGE and it really worries me that he went back to it during a period of high stress.
Anyways, it was a long night. We talked a lot the next day when he was sober and he agreed to alcohol counseling which he never in a million years would have agreed to a year ago. Even though he's okay 99% of the time and has improved drastically, he realizes that he can't turn to alcohol in this way when there's a kid around and I know he's taking it seriously. It still worries me a lot and I had thoughts about canceling our wedding when I was dealing with his drunk ass on Saturday night, but ultimately I'm committed to helping him out especially since he's actually trying to help himself.
He also talked to his boss today and basically said he's giving his two week notice to quit unless they can put him on another job closer to home. His boss didn't really know how to respond and didn't offer him any good reason to stay, so it seems like he's quitting. I think it's the best decision and he might be able to go back to his old job, but it'll definitely be a financial stress on us. Unfortunately, my graduate student salary can't carry us for very long.... but at this point we'd take time over money.
How are you feeling?: Emotionally drained! Physically I'm doing OK. Similar to everyone else - achey hips and back and tossing and turning at night. I'm starting to feel the kid more regularly though which was comforting. My partner also got a nice little kick to the face this weekend when he had his head on my stomach so that was nice haha.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Thanksgiving is at my aunt's this year instead of my parent's house. I usually like cooking and having a job to do but I am so relieved that I have no obligations to help this time. I'm just looking forward to being with family, eating good food, and not stressing out planning, cooking, or cleaning!
Any appointments? Questions? Next appt Dec 5th and I'll have my glucose test then.
Question: Should someone go with me to the glucose test? My DH has attended every appt up until now and has used up quite a lot of his sick time.
Rants/Raves? My Chiro has upped my appts to every week.. I think I may change it back though. I'm also going to see a pelvic floor physical therapist tomorrow. I've had quite a lot of pain down there recently and my chiro suggested her. Has anyone else gone to a pelvic floor pt?
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Bump is getting bigger than I expected already I cant see my toes lol I run out of breath super easy.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Comfort food and family
ETA: MH experienced some little kicks to the face the other day too! So funny.
Due date: March 9
Any appointments? Questions?: Thursday I meet with my midwife regular weekly appointment and then after I meet with with the nurse at the hospital. Our hospital does a practice called “baby bound” they teach what to look for in terms of labor, getting ready for baby (what you need, getting a pediatrician, etc.) and one of the RNs at the hospital does it all.
Rants/Raves?: Rant: Not too much to rant about right now ... except I have a co-worker that I just can’t seem to communicate with well. I’m not sure if it’s me or her or both of us hopefully we can get it figured out.
Rave: I have all of next week off and I can’t possibly be more excited!
How are you feeling?: I know I said this somewhere but after my weeks of bedrest in my last pregnancy (laying on my left side 24/7 to keep my BP down) I ended up with horrible left shoulder pain. It also doesn’t help that it’s my domainate arm. The thing is that the carpel tunnel and shoulder pain didn’t start until after my baby was born. It definitely threw the doctors off but they blamed how I was breastfeeding/holding my son. Fast forward a year and a half and sleeping on my left side again and it’s all coming back! I’m so scared! It was very painful last time and I don’t want to go down that road again. Luckily for now it’s hit and miss. Other than that I still have off and on nausea (not nearly as severe as before) and Braxton Hicks despite drinking all the water.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? I’m definitely looking forward to my break off work next week, shopping with my mom around the holidays, getting together with family, and seeing my son do all the holiday traditions will be fun this year
Due date: 3/7
Any appointments? Questions?: Nothing until 12/4. I do need to get my glucose testing done prior to that appointment, so I will be doing that after Thanksgiving. I am also in the low-lying placenta club, so will be doing another ultra sound @ 28 weeks to check progress.
Rants/Raves?: Super busy in all aspects of life, but things are overall really great. MH felt the baby kick/move last night for the first time, so it was wonderful seeing his reaction. Most of my raves are due to him and how he's been reacting to becoming a dad. He's the best.
How are you feeling?: I'm doing good. Sounds like I am on the same page as the rest of you - aches/pains, lack of sleep, etc. I did force myself to go to the gym last night, so maybe I'm turning a corner...we'll see. Lol I will say that shaving my legs is becoming quite the chore.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season?: Everything! Haha. Unfortunately, MH has to work on Thanksgiving so I am making the five hour trip to see my family alone, but am really looking forward to seeing everyone and eating all the food. My mom & sister have planned an early baby shower due to the distance, so I am really excited and am so appreciative. MH & I will do Christmas together and he is planning on buying us tickets to the Nutcracker ballet! I've been hinting for three years, so I am pumped! Lol.
Any appointments? Questions?: Next appointment is next week. Follow up anatomy scan where they will also check to see if my low-lying placenta has moved. I've also asked to have my glucose test completed early so I'll be doing that next week (I'll be 25 weeks).
Rants/Raves?: Well, I wasn't going to put this out there but since @bug_hunter was brave enough I will be too. MH and I have been fighting more and more lately to the point where we have actually now separated. Mainly because of his abuse of marijuana. It is illegal in my state (not even medical is approved) and he continues to use it. He had promised to quit a few months ago but has since decided that it isn't necessary to quit and that I am being unreasonable by asking. I don't usually have an issue with marijuana unless it is used irresponsibly- such as driving while impaired, transporting it in his vehicle, etc. It's been very stressful to now be on my own dealing with everything, and sad to know that he is missing baby movements etc. all because he won't give up the pot nor agree to be responsible in the event I decided to "compromise". Because of all that's going on, I really don't have a rave this week.
How are you feeling?: Pretty low on top of the same problems as everyone else (hip and back pain, poor sleep, etc.)
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? I will have lots of yummy option for my stress eating.
Appointments: Glucose Test December 5th. Excited only because I am taking the day off of work to do Christmas shopping afterwards!
Rant: Actually None
Rave: We had our Babymoon over the long weekend. We went to the mountains and had a really great time!
Feeling: Overall pretty decent back pain is definitely getting worse, still tired but sleeping much better.
GTKY: Everything! I love this time of year! Super excited about decorating because this is our first year in our new house.
Appointments: I think I have one this week. Need to check my date book!
Rants/raves: Looking forward to thanksgiving!
Feeling: I went to the chiropractor for the back and pelvic pain I've had. I've had a couple appointments. I think it helped some, but I do still have it. Of course, they'd like to continue to see me weekly until the pain subsides entirely. Which I'm not sure it will until I deliver! So I think I'm only going to go back if it gets bad again. I wouldn't mind going weekly, but I just can't justify the cost (and I hate asking people to watch my daughter that frequently). My insurance doesn't cover chiropractic care.
Also, I threw up today. Not sure why. I didn't feel like eating this morning, but I did anyway. And then I was just lying around. And then I got up, had a couple dry heaves and then ran to the bathroom! I haven't puked much this pregnancy, 3 times total, but all post 1st Tri. Idk what it's linked to. Sometimes, it's linked to what I'm eating, like too rich or greasy food, but I'm not sure this time.
GTKY: having family around. Also, I'm looking forward to decorating. I kind of want to start now, but I'm also a firm believer in nothing Christmas until after Thanksgiving.
I'm sorry for those of you struggling in your relations with your S/O.
Any appointments? Questions?:
I had my monthly appointment yesterday and everything was good. I have to redo my anatomy ultrasound for a 3rd time because they need clearer pictures of her face and nose. She always covers her face during ultrasounds!
Rants/Raves?: Rave: We took my mom to Disneyland on Sunday for her birthday and we had a great time. I was very grateful for the day off yesterday to rest and relax. Rant: I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done before baby arrives.
How are you feeling?: I'm feeling tired!
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? I'm looking forward to 2 weeks off with my husband and son. We have a lot of fun family traditions this time of year and I'm excited for them all!
For due dates 3/1-3/9
Due date: 3/8 (International Women's Day! Woo!)
Any appointments? Questions?: Had my monthly checkup today. Nothing out of the ordinary, though was surprised that doc said my uterus is now way must my navel (it makes sense, just hard to wrap my head around how quickly babies grow). MH is still attending all my appointments, which seems kind of silly because it's just a checkup. I think he keeps hoping for an US peek; was vocally disappointed when all doc did was listen to baby's heart lol.
Rants/Raves?: I've managed to find a "calm in the storm" so to speak, so I'm enjoying that and a resurgence of energy. Rant is the continuation of "the storm" - MH is working his butt off and so stressed. I hope he gets to rest soon because I worry about his health.
How are you feeling?: Starting to get a lot more RLP, though it feels different from the ones I felt in first tri. This just feels like it's hard to unbend my body from a sitting position sometimes. It's dull and lasts a while, and I look ridiculous taking several attempts to stand up straight lol.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? I look forward to being with my family, and feeling the time slow down around me. It's a hectic time of year, but you can almost feel the collective pause as people reflect on the year and look forward to the next.
Any appointments? Questions?: Had my 24 yesterday! Unfortunately they’re still making me do the glucose (I used to love orange soda, can’t handle it since my last pregnancy)
Rants/Raves?: My doctor gave me permission to go to Disney in January!!!! I was supposed to run the Disney marathon with my sister but obviously the baby is nixing that, but I can at least cheer her on!
How are you feeling?: pretty good, just tired but that is all from work.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? My son is at the stage where he is still really excited by it all, and I’m excited to enjoy it with him
For those you dreading the glucose test, the actual drink isn't that bad. I did the fruit punch flavor and it reminded me of more syrupy gatorade.
Tips: Eat low carb, high protein the day of the test and get lots of hydration!
I did not pass my one hour with my first pregnancy and had to do the 3-hour, twice. The first attempt ended 1-hour in when I threw up all over myself in the waiting room. Not a good look!
Due date: 3/9
Any appointments? Questions?: I had a follow up to my anatomy scan on Monday. Baby boy went from the 40th percentile to the 75th percentile in between the two scans. I have been hungry lately! My OB was willing to schedule my c-section if I want to go that route, but I wasn't quite ready to get a date in the books. I don't necessarily have my heart set on a VBAC, but I don't want to schedule a c-section at 39 weeks just because I can either. My loose plan as of now is to schedule something closer to 40 weeks and ask for sweeps at 39 weeks hoping to go into a labor and at least try for a VBAC. I do not want to be induced again.
Rants/Raves?: TWO DAY WORK WEEK NEXT WEEK!
How are you feeling?: I am feeling more and more "normal", just getting uncomfortable and big.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season?
Food, food, food and experiencing the excitement through DD.
Any appointments? Questions?: Next appointment 12/3.
Rants/Raves?: I’ve been battling a terrible cold this week and I so wish I could take some proper cold medication to kick its butt.
How are you feeling?: Exhausted. Although my cold and/or my 4 year old could be partly to blame. Still getting some tension headaches/neck pain but not as bad as the last few weeks had been.
GTKY: What are you most looking forward to during the holiday season? Seeing family. My favorite is a Christmas party hosted by someone (rotating schedule) in my extended family.