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March 2019 Moms
lovesclimbing
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Week 1 check-in - 12/24
lovesclimbing
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Due date:
Appointments/questions:
Rants/raves:
How are you feeling:
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why?
Appointments/questions:
Rants/raves:
How are you feeling:
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why?
Re: Week 1 check-in - 12/24
Appointments/questions: 3 hour glucose test on Friday and regular appointment/growth scan on 1/2/18
Rants/raves: Rave: I love Christmas and it was awesome to celebrate the last 3 days with family. We have one more on Saturday with my family I’m excited about that. DS was very sweet when we opened gifts. He even gave me and DH hugs while we opened gifts. It was very cute.
How are you feeling: I’m doing well considering we are in the third trimester. I have my fair share of aches and pains. BH have seemed to slow down some this week but my back pain is picking up. I have also had some period type cramping off and on this past week. I have been chalking up to stretching cramps. I also have an increase of discharge where I need to where a liner or change my underwear up to 3-4 times per day.
I’m also a bit anxious about the growth scan and our LO measuring ahead hopefully it’s nothing.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why?
I think this this is a neat question. We have a cabinet that my brother made us when we got married as a wedding gift, DS has a changing table/dresser that DH dad built, and we have the candy dish that was my grandmas growing up.
Due date: 3/2
Appointments/questions: Routine prenatal on Friday.
Rants/raves: Rant: Had Christmas at the in-laws this year and I didn't love it. Since I am now obviously pregnant, I don't think there was a person there who didn't comment on my body including two who thought they were being funny with "Is it triplets?". I also had to answer questions about his sex, due date, and how I am feeling thirty times over. I was glad when it ended. DH and I are going to a Christmas party for the other side of his family tonight and I would really rather not.
Rave: We are finally wrapping up kitchen renovations that we started years ago by getting backsplash installed. Also have plans to paint the nursery on Friday.
How are you feeling: Hips are getting increasingly achey and sometimes I don't seem to have a reason for not being able to sleep. I'm also feeling big more than ever but there's still over 2 months to go! I'm also feeling a little anxious because it's week 30 and this is the week my brother was born. Crazy to think my own LO has already come that far! DH has a cousin that was born at 28 weeks and DH himself was born at 32 weeks. While I don't expect to go so early, I can't help but be reminded of the possibility.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? At the moment, it's our Christmas tree, which makes me feel so calm and happy to look at. Outside of that, there are two small pieces of wall art DH and I purchased on our honeymoon cruise. They are the first major purchase we made as a married couple and are such unique pieces.
Appointments/questions: Growth scan/regular appointment next week. Growth scan is totally unnecessary but they offered it and I couldn't say no...
Rants/raves: Christmas was nice and low key. That doesn't mean I didn't still find a way to get stressed out haha. I felt guilty that I didn't have much time to put into presents this year (wedding, school, etc) even though I know my family doesn't really care.
I'm relieved that the wedding, holidays, and the semester are over. I really need to start focusing on research and making plans for when I'm away, and of course I need to put more time into planning for this baby! Now that I have nothing else big to plan for between now and giving birth I'm starting to get a little freaked out about actually bringing another human into this world. Sometimes it feels like I'm going to be pregnant forever and then it's like nope... we're only a little over 2 months away now!
How are you feeling: Echoing most of the symptoms @ashley14598 described. Contractions when walking, a little crampy, back pain, discharge.. I've also been feeling short of breath. I know the kid is up high so I guess he's just crowding my lungs but it's really annoying. I've also been getting super uncomfortable while driving longer distances lately.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? Most of our house is decorated with cheap Craigslist furniture (we're still somewhere between being college students and "adults" despite our age and owning a house), but I do have my grandmother's teak dining room table which is probably the only really special piece of furniture. I don't have many items from my grandparents who have passed and it's nice to have that connection.
Appointments/questions: Next appointment coming up the first week of Jan and a growth us in the next 3 weeks to check baby girl’s size.
Rants/raves: Rant: since we are away for Christmas (visiting my fam for 2 weeks) I have been sleeping so poorly and I cannot nap during the day for the life of me! We are dealing with a 4 hour time change, a really uncomfortable and loud/creaky guest room mattress, a cranky DD, and a house full of people and kids so there are no spare beds to sneak to when DH snores all night or when DD wakes up at 4:30am - we just have to keep her quiet and in our room with us til a more acceptable hour since even the living room couch is being slept on. I’m tired and cranky and so desperately trying to stay cheerful and positive and enjoy this rare time with my family.
How are you feeling: Tired! This guest bed is making my hips ache and my sacroiliac pain flare up again. Other than that, similar to PP I have switched to wearing pantyliners to try to feel fresh throughout the day, my back aches and I am feeling short of breath a lot. Lots of BH contractions, which I never noticed/experienced with my first, and due to baby’s low position, every kick or jab really seems to hurt/stop me in my tracks. I often gasp out loud at the force and discomfort of the movements! Nothing out of the ordinary and serious though in terms of symptoms/issues, so I’m grateful for that.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? Hmmm it’s more furniture than decor, but I love our dining room table. We couldn’t find one we loved for our new house, so my DH made one! He’s never made any furniture before and it turned out so well. I love it and he’s so proud that he made it.
Appointments/questions: Appointments every two weeks now, next on 12/31 for a growth scan. Will be alternating between ultrasounds and non-stress tests each appointment going forward d/t GD.
Rants/raves: Not much to rave about, was not feeling the Christmas spirit at all this year. I never even got around to putting up my tree. Back to work for three days and then another four day weekend for New Years though, so I guess that's something at least!
How are you feeling: So very pregnant. Hip and back pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and now hemorrhoids (eek). I do love the larger movements I can feel and see now though, so that helps.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? I'd have to say my bar haha We bought it at a Flea Market/Craft Fair. It used to be a roll-top desk that was converted to a small bar. I just love how it ties our rustic-chic living room area together.
Appointments/questions: regular prenatal next week.
Rants/raves: it was a good Christmas! Lots of people over, good food.
Feeling: large, achy at times. Just uncomfortable quite a bit. Some of the achiness at least is due to doing a lot over the holidays. Looking forward to being done being pregnant for awhile!
Favorite piece of decor: right now, it's these silver wire balls I bought years ago for Christmas decor. They're so beautiful and I love them. Also, my colored Christmas lights. We never had colored lights growing up, and I love them. Sometimes, right before bed, I'll turn off the lights and have them on and my contacts out, and I'll just stare at the fuzzy balls of colored light in my windows. Non-Christmas, probably the wall hanging my grandmother made. I've sort of themed all my colors for home decor around it.
ETA: No growth scans here. The only reason extra ultrasounds (beyond dating scan and anatomy scan) would be recommended/required/offered at my practice are if the baby is measuring 3+ weeks more or less than they should or if they can't tell by feel what the baby's position is late in the pregnancy (they wouldn't do it in early 30 weeks because there's still time for the baby to move.)
Appointments/questions: Next appointment on 1/3.
Rants/raves: My family and MH are just amazing people and I feel so thankful. I had a close friend get very bad news yesterday, and it just really put things into perspective. Holidays can be really stressful, but there's definitely been a lot more good than bad this year. That being said, I am kind of glad all the chaos is over.
How are you feeling: Emotional. Tired. Aches and pains. The crazy pregnancy dreams have picked back up this week. Nothing unexpected or too miserable, so I am counting myself lucky. However, I do feel like I could eat nonstop and still not be full. Haha.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? MH and I are slowly graduating to better décor, but most of our stuff we bought early on when we moved in together and were just starting out in the "real" world. So nothing too special. I do love this decorative sailboat we bought this year on our 1st anniversary on a trip to Annapolis. It was soon after we found out I was pregnant. Just a great and special day.
Appointments/questions: Had my 3 hour glucose today. Feel exhausted and gross. Then I have my regular appointment tomorrow morning. I’m both hoping they say I need at ultrasound (cause let’s be real I want one) and also hoping they don’t because it’s so expensive
Rants/raves: We had a great holiday. My 4yo lost his mind leading up to Christmas, but now seems to be calming down. I just feel like a terrible mom because we are having a movie day today. I’m too tired to function and DH is having some diabetes struggles so the grown ups are needing a day of rest.
How are you feeling: Exhausted. I still cant keep down food after 4pm or I’m up all night sick, which is frustrating over the holidays.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? We have an ikea print of boathouse row on the Schuykill river that I love. My husband nicknames it a Grandma picture but I love Philly lol
Appointments/questions: Appointment on Friday. Anxious about what my bp reading will be, I’ve been struggling.
Rants/raves: Christmas was ok. I partly blame myself for it not being great. I can’t do a whole lot or I get headaches or contractions. So I was personally bummed. But we did finish DD1’s new room this past weekend and now I have time to put the nursery together!
How are you feeling: Huge, frequent headaches, Braxton Hicks, tired and up about every two hours at night to go to the bathroom. I am also walking/waddling sooo slowly these days. I’ve had a couple doozy of contractions recently as well. OB said no more than 3 an hour or to call because I was having them multiple times a day. It was two last night but they were more than the usual tightening so I was slightly concerned but haven’t had any since.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? I would say our collection of pictures on our walls. DH and I have taken all of the pics that hang in our house and I love that they are pictures you can’t just find at a store.
Appointments/questions: 1hr GD screen and regular appointment 12/31
Rants/raves: Rant: I got the worst cold over the holiday and we had to leave my MIL’s house before Xmas because I was feeling so terrible. I feel like I ruined Christmas, even though everyone said they understood. Rave: I am finally starting to get over it, and even though I felt awful, it was kind of nice to have a Christmas day of movies and napping at home with my own little family.
How are you feeling: Completely exhausted. Between the awful third trimester heartburn and this cold I have barely been sleeping. Desperately hoping for a few hours of consecutive sleep tonight to recharge my batteries.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? A giant painting of oysters by a very talented former roommate, and this huge claw-foot oak dining table from my MIL.
I didn’t have a growth scan with my first DD, as she always measured right on track. She certainly wasn’t small, as she weighed 8lbs 8oz!
I think that, given my first baby was a good size, and this baby is measuring below the 20th percentile, my OB just wants to see what’s going on in there. I don’t mind as I can’t wait to see baby again, would like some reassurance regarding her size, and am curious about her positioning!
Appointments/questions: Appt Jan 7th as well as the hospital tour
Rants/raves: Rant: I also traveled to all of our family last weekend. It was pretty terrible sleeping at my in laws.. My DH has all brothers and they were all up hanging out really late both nights we were there. Normally I would have joined them but I just can't hang anymore. Sleeping anywhere else besides my own bed has become really uncomfortable.
How are you feeling: I feel good in the morning then super tired in the afternoon. I can't eat dinner the heartburn just isn't worth it. Third trimester is feeling like one big growth spurt lol, yes I know its suppose to be.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? Oh gosh I don't know... I
m terrible at home decor. Most of the pieces in our home were given to us by my parents. My DH made a picture collage for me in an old wooden window frame. It was super sweet and I love all the picture of just us over the years.
Appointments: Tomorrow
Rants/raves: Rant: Sorry in advance, but I have more than one. We got a letter from our town last week stating that the town water did not meet state limits due to TTHM average levels being too high over the course of the year. They said not to worry unless pregnant or have a young child. I have a 19 month old and I’m pregnant. My biggest issue with all of this is that the town waited until the last minute to alert people, for political reasons that are too extensive to type out. I also learned that they are only required to report publicly once per year but they test the water quarterly. They only have to report on yearly average. I learned that the levels were extremely high this summer after doing my own research yet the town didn’t bother to tell anyone. My midwife has advised me to schedule 3 ultrasounds (32, 36, 40) to make sure fetal development is normal. I’m just so angry that this is happening.
We also will be investing multiple thousands into a reverse osmosis water system since it seems that the water here has never been great. And, on an unrelated note, I have a huge cold sore after getting back to back colds.
How are you feeling: Exhausted.
GTKY: What is your favorite piece of home decor you have and why? My favorite is my wall of wedding photos. Photography is an investment I will never regret.
I hope everyone with the extra scans gets positive news! I feel like mine is unnecessary and wouldn't even be happening if my placenta weren't lower than they liked at the 20-week scan, causing a chain reaction of scans and I feel like having to get more scans is causing me additional stress but hopefully for others, it's giving you peace of mind!
As for the cold sore, they are so uncomfortable!! In Chinese medicine you can use watermelon to help heal them (if you can find any watermelon right now!!) eat a couple slices and then use the white/rind as a cool compress! I would be willing to guess that cantaloupe would work, too, if you can't find a watermelon now.
Due Date: March 2 but I was informed that they don't want me going past 39 weeks (chronic hypertension).
Appointments: I have a regular prenatal appointment on Jan. 4th. I start once a week appointments after that.
Rant/Raves: I have really enjoyed spending time with family for Christmas, however, I am looking forward to some alone time. We have literally been with family for 6 days now!
Feeling? All of this Christmas food has me SOOO swollen. I feel like I look 15lbs. heavier! I am also pretty emotional, have Braxton Hicks, and the swamp crotch is REAL!
GTKY: I love all of the wall decor in our house. I have a rustic feel and I love it!
how she should be at my prenatals, so hopefully I’m worrying over nothing. Regardless, I’m glad my midwife is taking the extra precaution of scheduling additional scans.
@purplepirate09 I hear you on the family time. It’s so nice to see everyone, but it’s also relaxing to spend some alone time.
@abbykwail Thank you and I will definitely try the watermelon! I get a cold sore in the same spot pretty much every time I get sick.
Appts/questions: two appts this week, fri is normal 2 week appt Thursday is growth scan. That leads to my question, I am on #5, never had more than 3 scans- dating, nuchal (sp) and anatomy. This pregnancy I had several at the beginning because of their mistake then 2 normal ones and have since had another which they said was because they couldn't see profile but they didn't even get profile shot only measured baby( was at like 35 percental I think) and am currently scheduled for another this Thursday. Idk why, they haven't said anything about problems, high risk etc. I am 32 no health problems other than kidney stones that they plan to remove sometime after delivery. Any Similar experience?
Rant/rave rave: Christmas was great, easy going kids had fun we didn't go as over budget as normal and they were still happy and there was no fighting and we even passed out goodies to the neighbors.
Rant: boss informed me I need to open my availability, while I understand this, the fact that there are teenage workers with no availability is ticking me off. I reduced my hours due to constant pain from stones and my internship/hours/family etc . And they followed suit and reduced theirs 🙄 anyway...
How are you feeling: tired and lots of pressure in pelvis and back, grumpy and tired some more
GTKY Favorite home decor: the shells my family and I have collected from trips and the hall way with their artwork hung along the length
Last time they just kept blowing me off despite my rising blood pressure and it ended up getting up over 160/90 before they took it seriously. They seem to be on it this time and taking it more seriously. But between feeling awful and providers not taking my symptoms seriously last time it still makes me nervous.
My midwife wasn’t worried about measuring that far ahead, and said it was kind of expected given how big my first was. I am trying to VBAC this time, so my preference is not to be induced. But I have to meet with an OB at the practice in a few weeks to discuss the risks of VBAC vs RCS, and I have a feeling they will take a look at the size of this baby and try to push me to RCS or an early induction. I will hear them out, but I don’t think there is good evidence for interventions like that based on predicted size. So we shall see...
definitely not large. She was a bit disappointed she didn’t push for a VBAC.