1. How many weeks are you?
2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally?
3. Any appointment updates?
4. Rants/raves/questions?
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings?
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Me: 36, DH 37.
August 2014- 6w MMC
July 2015- CP
PCOS, plus some medical issues that make me high risk.
Our rainbow babies are due 3/21!!!!!
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2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally? Physically feeling pretty crummy. week 4 people saw this, but I'm having a lot of joint pain (i'm hypermobile and the relaxin is really kicking in now, which is really aggravating my joints), as well as insomnia pretty much every night. Mentally I'm doing well, since LO is pretty active. I did a few trial kick counts since I'm now at 28 weeks and baby boy has been quite obliging with 10 movements in under 15 minutes. My OB told me not to freak out and do them every day, but doing a few times around 28 weeks to get an average and then just time if you feel like they're not as active as usual.
3. Any appointment updates? Had my 28 week yesterday, normal GD test! Everything else seemed OK as far as bloodwork (haven't seen all my numbers yet, will get released to my portal later today, but they called yesterday to tell me stuff was well).
4. Rants/raves/questions? I'd been super thirsty lately and LO's been measuring near/at the 90th percentile so I was terrified that I had GD, thankfully I'm just thirsty and LO's just going to be big. Hoping my margin of error is pretty big and LO won't be quite so big, I'm a whopping 5'1" and DH is just watching for me to start waddling. If he really is that huge it might not be too long before that happens.
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings? It is INSANE that we're all in the third trimester! At my appt, my OB and I were talking about the joint pain and she was telling me I just need to make it ten more weeks and I was gobsmacked that that's pretty much all I have left (11 weeks if we're counting till due date, but I feel like LO will probably be a little early).
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
@catlady2015 ugh, sorry you’re dealing with all the joint pain. I’ve only had a little and it’s definitely frustrating and slowing me down.
1. How far along are you? 31 weeks
2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally? Pretty good, physically feeling big and having intermittent low back, hip and pelvic pain. Mentally doing pretty good since I’m feeling lo move pretty regularly.
3. Any appt updates? Normal appt this morning, lo is heads down (yay!!) and I got my TDAP (hopefully my arm won’t be too sore).
4. Rants/raves/questions? Anyone else just not getting a lot of kicks? She’s moving regularly (and when I asked the dr today she said it’s nothing to worry about) but just not getting a lot of bigger movements.
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings? Starting to realize how close we are to baby being here and getting a little stressed about having the nursery ready! And am hosting a shower & bachelorette weekend for a friend in mid-February and am a little worried about how uncomfortable/tired I’m going to be... But so excited to meet this little love!
2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally? Feeling good overall. Just the typical acid reflux, but going back to 2 x a day zantac has helped tremendously! Been nice feeling baby move a lot more these days. I keep trying to figure out what direction she is. 2 weeks til growth scan, so until then I'll keep guessing lol
3. Any appointment updates? Last one I passed the 1 hr glucose test (somehow). Being a vegetarian and carb-aholic, I knew there was no way! But next appt is Friday for reg check in.
4. Rants/raves/questions? Only real rant is the constant potty breaks all night / day. I can pee before leaving the house and get 10 mins down the road and feel like I could go again .
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings? Excited and nervous being a FTM! We are planning our babymoon for the end of the month / 1st of Feb, which I'm excited about getting away since maybe the last for awhile.
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally? Physically, just some aches and pains, typically at night when I am sleeping. Also, when I have to pee, I have to walk sooooooooooo slow. Mentally, I am still nervous that something will happen. I don't have any reason to think that; I just can't shake it and it's annoying.
3. Any appointment updates? Not until 32nd week.
4. Rants/raves/questions? I've been having stomach/digestive issues this past week. I did a day of the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) to try to clear it up. I have an appetite but I also have all sorts of digestive sounds. I switched to taking my prenatal at night with hopes that it will help too.
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings? I am excited. I feel like time will go even more slowly now. As a FTM, I am also pretty nervous about birth and then bring baby home. It all seems pretty surreal.
THANK YOU to everyone for your love and support while I managed through the placenta previa. I really appreciate all of the comments and the support this community provides.
@lelkcot I got my TDAP on Friday and my arm is still a little sore! I hope you fare better than me. Not enough to bother me but occasionally I will move a certain way and am reminded.
@catlady2015 I'm glad to hear about your kick counts. I started doing them every day at 28 weeks but found that baby is so active at certain times. I don't think I will do it every day so that I don't stress myself out.
2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally?
Physically: Large, suffocated by my own weight and I just want to lie in bed and eat popsicles even though that hurts, too. Mentally I am over this state of being. I cried twice on Sunday, once because I was being a horrible grouch and my husband asked me if I was feeling Ok, and then again when McDonalds never brought out my online order to my car and I had to walk inside.
3. Any appointment updates?
Not really. Had one this morning but it was about 5 minutes long. Measured OK and my blood pressure and the baby's heartbeat were just fine so I went on my way.
4. Rants/raves/questions?
Rave: there were Tucks pads in the free samples at the OB so now I don't have to buy them off of Amazon to prep for baby!
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings?
I am so ready to be done, literally counting the days (57!), but I know as soon as the baby's here and I am even more sleep deprived that I'll be wishing for this part back.
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
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2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally?
Physically: Usual of back pain, heartburn, bh, tired, trouble sleeping, ect. Mentally: Pretty good. I love feeling lo all the time. It just hit me the other day that we will be bringing home a baby in about 2 months and the nesting urge is starting to kick in. At least DW has been helpful getting the "nursery area" in our room set up. Plus I've gotten a lot of cleaning done. Still needs a thing or two for the "nursery area". I have most laundry done except for sheets and cloth diapers plus a few things from the shower that's this weekend. The bad part is we are moving in with family this week until lo arrives to be closer to the hospital. Oh well.
3. Any appointment updates?
Regular 30 week appt on Friday. Then I have a growth scan on the 25th.
4. Rants/raves/questions?
See #2 mentally.
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings?
As previously stated. Overwhelmed, excited and nervous that a baby will be here before we know it.
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
I’m finding that I need to take a little break from TB, I’m really struggling with how high-risk this pregnancy has become and I’m getting resentful of those that have much simpler concerns. I’m feeling really similar to how I have after my losses, and I just need to step back, disconnect and refocus. I don’t want all of you to feel abandoned, so I’m putting my thoughts here...
Someone else needs to take over starting the weekly thread, while I sort out my feelings. I hope everyone understands, and I wish you so much joy as you finally bring your little ones home.
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Me: 36, DH 37.
August 2014- 6w MMC
July 2015- CP
PCOS, plus some medical issues that make me high risk.
Our rainbow babies are due 3/21!!!!!
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2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally? Physically, slowing down but overall pretty good. Mentally, excited, nervous, overwhelmed, emotional, impatient - usually pretty positive but generally all over the place.
3. Any appointment updates? Had a routine appointment last week. Belly measuring a tad small but within normal range and LO’s HR is strong. Always a relief to hear the heartbeat on the Doppler. Starting appts every 2 weeks now... mind blown.
4. Rants/raves/questions? Posed this to week 3 - how did you learn about baby positioning? Did you raise it or do your providers check during your appt? If it’s the latter, how is this done?
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings? See above re rollercoaster of emotions haha
@beachbaby0523 at my 28 week appt I measured at thirty weeks, so the ob felt for positioning. She was pretty sure, but not certain, that lo was head down. Had my growth scan the next day and she was correct. I would say if by 32/34 weeks they don't bring it up, I would. That way you can try to turn baby if need be.
@beachbaby0523 my dr just checked at my last 2 appointment (28 weeks and 31). I’d just ask if you’re interested!
@beachbaby0523 I watched a video online and tried to figure the baby positioning out myself, but also clueless! Your growth scan will be the best way to know. My OB hasn't attempted to guess, but thinking I may ask at my next appt as well.
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
@3rdtime_charmed I’m so sorry you are feeling that way, but it completely makes sense. I felt similarly when hearing people whine about taking two whole months to get pregnant when it took me two years, fertility meds and a miscarriage. Take all the time away from the Bump that you need and know you’ll be welcomed back with open arms when you’re ready! I hope that the rest of your pregnancy is as calm and uneventful as possible.
@beachbaby0523 My OB just felt my belly and could tell where baby’s head was. It took her all of 2 mins. She did this for the first time at my 28 week appointment and has done it at each appointment since! Definitely ask your care provider if they can let you know what baby’s positioning is at your next appointment - my understanding is that after 30 weeks they can almost always tell.
2. How are you feeling? Physically? Mentally? Great, mentally! I seem to be able to let go of most of my PGAL fears toward the end, once I’ve reached viability and can feel baby move all the time. I have my moments when I haven’t felt her move in a bit and doubt/fear starts to creep in but she usually moves for me if I poke at my belly to jostle/wake her. Physically I feel ok. Pelvic pain in full swing, which sucks, but nothing I haven’t dealt with before in my last pregnancy. I am starting to feel winded/out of breath a lot even when laying or sitting still, which is not a nice feeling.
3. Any appointment updates? Nope! I had one last week and will have another next week. Nothing new to report. Oh! I will have my first “official” prenatal visit with my doula mid month, which is crazy because I remember last fall when we first met, booking this first prenatal for 33 weeks seemed so far away....
4. Rants/raves/questions? Is everyone getting their TDAP around now? I’ve seen a few mentions of it but my OB hasn’t mentioned it. I’ll have to ask about it next week. Also, is anyone else starting red raspberry leaf tea now that we are in our third trimester? I didn’t bother with it last pregnancy but I am going to try it this time around, especially since I’m aiming for an unmedicated birth so I’ll take any help I can get!
5. Bonus- we are all in the third trimester now. Thoughts/feelings? I am so exited to be in the third tri. Even though it’s an uncomfortable few months, knowing that babies born at 30 weeks have a 90% chance of survival plus feeling frequent movements makes it all worthwhile. I’ll take ALL the third tri discomforts over the anxiety of the first tri any day of the week.
my TDAP was done at my 30 week appointment.
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
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@BuckeyeNut05 Red raspberry leaf tea is supposed to help tone your uterus to prepare/strengthen it for labour, shorten labour, and reduce postpartum bleeding and related complications. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-raspberry-leaf-tea#pregnancy I didn’t use it during my last pregnancy so I’m not an expert, but lately have heard a lot of pregnant or postpartum friends singing its praises so I think I’ll give it a shot. From what I’ve read, it’s safe to drink 1 cup a day from 32 weeks on (though many articles say starting anytime during your first trimester) and then increase to two cups around 37 weeks and 3 cups daily at 40 weeks.
But I have found myself logging in and following along with all of you, so I wasn’t very successful at taking a break!
We passed our BPP this week.
I got in a fender bender, all are fine, but my car is going to have to go in the shop for weeks potentially and that really stresses me out. I’m having to go to town for appointments twice a week now and it’s logistically challenging.
I am snowed in today, and contracting every time I get out of bed. Which is driving me nuts because I have other things I would rather be doing!!!!!
Lastly, My dogs have noticed that things are changing and I dont have as much energy, and one has responded by eating everything, a banana with the peel on, my notebook, the silicone hit pads from the stove, a paper towel, and that’s just in the last 48 hours.... I really hope they pass all of that without puking or having major problems!!!
Enough griping...I actually found a bump article about the tea. I feel like the bump is pretty conservative in recommending stuff because they are afraid of lawsuits, so if they are comfortable, it’s provably fine.
https://www.thebump.com/a/red-raspberry-leaf-tea
They said to avoid it if you are already at high risk of preterm labor basically but I think as long as you don’t drink 12 cups a day, it probably wouldn’t hurt.
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Me: 36, DH 37.
August 2014- 6w MMC
July 2015- CP
PCOS, plus some medical issues that make me high risk.
Our rainbow babies are due 3/21!!!!!
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June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Married: 2012
BFP #1 Sept 2014, MMC Dec 2014 | BFP #2 May 2015, DD Jan 2016 | BFP #3 May 2017, MC July 2017 | BFP #4 Jan 2018, MC Feb 2018 | BFP #5 July 2018, fingers crossed
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Me: 36, DH 37.
August 2014- 6w MMC
July 2015- CP
PCOS, plus some medical issues that make me high risk.
Our rainbow babies are due 3/21!!!!!
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