Week 3 Check in W/O 2/25

mrstmoose · February 2019

Due date:

Any appointments? Questions?

Rants/Raves?

How are you feeling?

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up?

mrstmoose · February 2019

Due date: 4/20 - RCS on 3/27 due to placenta previa

Any appointments? Questions? This coming Friday I have a growth u/s and an OB appointment. I'm on weekly appointments now.

Rants/Raves? This weekend was crazy busy but it was a lot of fun. My family hosted a sprinkle for us and it was fun to see all of our immediate families in one room.

How are you feeling? After this weekend, exhausted.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? We have the curtains but waiting on the curtain rod to come in. I went to a consignment sale and got a lot of stuff for DD but got some stuff for this LO too. I went through all the stuff we got from the sprinkle and have a pile of laundry to do now. I need to make a freezer meal this week.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? Originally, I wanted to be a pediatrician. Then I realized how much schooling I would have to do and nixed that idea. Then I was going to go to nursing school (then realized how bad at science I am). For a semester, I was going to go into accounting. Realized I hated math. So now I'm a social worker. Been one for over a decade so I'm assuming my on a whim decision (I panicked right before my meeting with my advisor and just chose something), was a good one.

harveyisaboysname · February 2019

Due date: 4/15 Any appointments? Questions? I have one on Thursday. I have a million questions about breastfeeding after reduction but I don’t think many people have experience with that so it’s difficult to find answers

Rants/Raves? Rant: Time is going by too slow. Rave: I have so much left to do so I guess it’s not horrible that time is going by slow

How are you feeling? Huge. Hungry. Tired.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?
No. I’ve been so lazy so far.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? First I wanted to be a doctor and then a mortician. I’m so far from that

thatbaintforbetty · February 2019

Due date: I realized that my current doc is using my original EDD based off LMP (4/23) but I’ve been using the one the previous doc used based on US (4/18) but I’m going to be induced early anyways so I’m not switching with only like 7 weeks left. It’s too confusing.

Any appointments? Questions?

Not till the 14th

Rants/Raves?

Finally finally settled on a middle name for this kid.

How are you feeling?

Tired and sore and fucking done.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?

Grabbed some more stuff from my moms and decided on a middle name.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up?

First I wanted to be a doctor then apparently I changed my mind a little while later and told my mom I wanted to be a nurse now “because doctors have too much liability.”

Then it was a fashion designer.

Started school for real estate and then that went belly up right as I was getting into it. Switched to math and psychology. Now I’m in accounting.

squirttheturtle · February 2019

Due date: 4/19

Any appointments? Tomorrow, then going bi-weekly 😬

Questions? - -

Rants/Raves? I'm over winter. I feel more caged in/trapped this year with a toddler than I did last year with an infant. Doesn't help that he has been sick pretty much since Thanksgiving.

How are you feeling? Tired...huge...emotional...pretty much just done.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? A lot. Sorted clothes, bought paint (we're way behind) and started moving furniture. Hope to order a few decorations this week.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? A history teacher. I started my degree but then switched to Public Administration/Political Science. Shocking, I never ended up finding a job in my field.

MRDCle · February 2019

Due date: w/o 3/18

Any appointments? Questions? US today at 3, OB tomorrow at 8, NST Friday at 2

Rants/Raves? Maybe this is a humblebrag but for being 4 weeks out from having our babies, I'm feeling (relatively) good. I still can work, still do chores (though not to the same level as before), can still run errands, and I'm sleeping OK. I'm proud of my body. Rant though - I have basically no clothes left to wear. I have two pairs of leggings and like, 5 tops to wear. At home it's a pair of soffees or undies with one of DH's tee-shirts or a robe.

How are you feeling? Actually pretty good considering.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? I pulled out all my newborn stuff boxes yesterday. I'm gonna try to go through one or two a week till they arrive. Just need to wash some blankies and burp clothes, fluff up the boppies, get the bassinets ready. Oh, and I'm about to use up my Amazon completion discount and get the last things we need, but I keep chickening out.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be an adoption attorney. I work in marketing

chrissdee · February 2019

Due date: April 18

Any appointments? Questions? I had a BPP this morning. They're doing them twice a week now starting today because of gestational hypertension, so I'll go back on Thursday and then basically every Monday and Thursday until I deliver. Baby got 8/8 today so as long as she keeps getting those scores and I'm able to keep my blood pressure under control with meds, I should be able to go until week 39.

Rants/Raves? I was told today that baby is now transverse. She's been head-down for at least the last month and a half, and NOW she wants to lay sideways? Not helpful, kid! Doc says that they don't get overly concerned unless she's still transverse at 36 weeks, so she's got a little time to move head-down again. But I swear, if it's not one thing it's another.

How are you feeling? Generally exhausted and sore, but right now I'm attributing that more to the crazy couple of weeks I've had at work than anything pregnancy-related. Also managed to somehow injure my foot during the childcare conference I was managing on Saturday. My doc today sent me for an x-ray because she didn't like the look of it and wanted to rule out a stress fracture, but insurance wasn't going to cover it (maybe because the order was coming from an OB and not my primary care physician or something? idk) so I decided to see if it heals on its own and if it's still bothering me later on I'll get it checked out more thoroughly. Chances are I just overdid it on Saturday while wearing shoes that aren't as supportive as they should have been.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Not a dang thing. I've barely had a chance to catch my breath with conference prep. So glad it's over and I can focus on baby prep again.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a writer/published author. It's still on my bucket list to publish a novel.

kayceebaby1 · February 2019

Due date: 4/16/19

Any appointments? Questions? Surprisingly no appointments this week. We have an ultrasound next Tuesday.

Rants/Raves? Rant- I'm feeling very over it... I wish I ad some kind of time machine to fast forward to a time when it's safe for him to arrive and then we can get this party started. Raves- My husband and FIL painted the nursery this weekend and I'm sooooooo happy about it. It came out so well and now I can finally start moving the boxes of baby stuff into the room and out of our office!

How are you feeling? Like I have so much to do and all I have the energy for is sitting on the couch. Seriously, all I have the energy for is sitting. I'm about to go grocery shopping and know that after that I'll be done for the day. Just done. Even showering takes all the energy I have left. I've been off of work for over a week because of school vacation, so I'm wondering how I'll do working tomorrow... hopefully I can still swing it!!!

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Like I said above, my hubby painted the nursery with his dad. He also moved a ton of baby furniture into that room (excluding the crib, which will be in our room initially). I just put up the curtains and we did some prep for my shower in a couple of weeks. Oh! and my in-laws got us the car seat and one base for each car. My husband strapped a teddy bear in, so at least he knows what he's doing. I'll have no clue, but like I said I physically have NO ENERGY.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? Everything. I wanted to be a vet, a construction worker, an artist, a teacher, a psychologist, a beautician, etc.

sheepshepherdess · February 2019

Due date: 4/21

Any appointments? Questions? Growth scan next week.

Rants/Raves? Moved the antique crib/bassinet into our bedroom, figured out how to position it, and love it! Rant: I can’t believe I got talked into having a baby shower at 34 weeks! Regardless of how “normal” it is. I have very few supplies and really hope this guy stays in until at least 39 weeks so I have time to prep everything.

How are you feeling? Felt terrible yesterday but otherwise feeling pretty good for how far along I am. Slowly getting more tired and having more indigestion and general pain in the pelvic region, as well as muscle weakness.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Moved the crib, figured out how to use our cloth diapers, sorted through fabric that’s in his closet, etc.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? A vet, a doctor, and a writer at various points. Dropped out of my fiction mfa to have my farm, and now do plenty of vet work but I do sometimes get jealous of the resources our large animal vet has with regards to new research, tech, and a community to share ideas in.

sleepydaze · February 2019

Due date: 4/17

Any appointments? Questions? Nope

Rants/Raves? Rant: Still haven't moved. Considering the original move-in date given was Feb 1 and the likelihood that this kid will come early, you can probably guess how I feel about the whole situation.

How are you feeling? Pregnant, haha. I feel like I turned massive over the weekend and am incapable of anything anymore. Not sure how I will find the energy to unpack everything if we do ever end up moving (pretty skeptical at this point).

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Went through all our boxes and got out everything I needed for a hospital bag, (so maybe I can move in there for a place to live at least, haha). I cannot get over how tiny DD used to be with those little newborn clothes!

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher, and that's what I ended up being

booksandlace · February 2019

Due date: 4/18

Any appointments? Questions? Had an NST today, regular biweekly ob appt tomorrow

Rants/Raves? Tired of feeling like a pathetic, lesser version of myself

How are you feeling? Sciatic pain, pelvic pain and pressure, and suddenly very hormonal which has made me both more irritable and emotional

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? I actually washed and Konmari folded baby's clothes up to 6m size

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up?

Author/writer. Never in a million years would I have thought my actual career would take the direction it did

honey_suckle · February 2019

Due date: April 20th

Any appointments? Questions?
We're on a schedule to check everything every other week, so this is a week off, but we're doing a birthing class tonight, so that's exciting. Also, last week I got to have a birth preparation chat with a midwife from the delivery team at my hospital to go through fears and thoughts for delivering. I cried a lot going through previous traumatic hospital experiences, but it was a great support and now I feel better and more optimistic that the delivery experience can be different.

Rants/Raves?

It's full on spring here! 8degrees C (sorry don't know F) and sunny blue skies. The big activity accomplished this weekend was going for a 30min walk in the park with DH. Luckily there were plenty of benches in the sun to stop and rest at, but it really made me long to push a stroller in the sun. It feels like we're so lucky to have the babies arrive in the spring, I can't wait!

How are you feeling?

Still struggling with stomach muscle and pelvic pain which affects my mobility, and since twin 2 turned sideways its been feeling extra crowded in there. Not sure twin 1 will have the space to turn head down anymore, but I guess we'll see what happens.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?

I cleaned up a bit around the crib, and finished dome laundry, but waiting to fully make the bed for them so that it doesn't all go dusty. I also bought some fabric to try to pass my time with some baby cloth sowing, and started making a "first book" for the twins to record everything about them once they arrive.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up?
Archeologist, nature photographer or musical theater actor. I would still love to do all of those things lol, I guess we'll see what the future brings 😉

sheknows6 · February 2019

Due date: 4/18

Any appointments? Questions? I have a prenatal this Friday before my honey/babymoon next week

Rants/Raves? Rant: I love my mom, but sometimes the filter between her brain and mouth is nonexistent. She decided it was appropriate to tell me she hated the playcenter I registered for because she thinks it's "f&*^ing ugly"...... ok......I don't really care what you think about it, it's for the baby not you! Who really cares?! Then she wanted to insist I needed a walker to "help develop the baby's legs"....because no child ever learned how to walk without a toy that actually causes more injuries than anything else. Oy.

Rave: I'll be in Europe this time next week!!!

How are you feeling? Tired and over it. I don't think that will change until she's here. But I slept through the night last night for the first time in over a week and a half and it was DELIGHTFUL.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Made more progress on finishing our flooring project...just a few more spots that need quarter round and we finished the transitions - finally!

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? President, which now I find hilarious.

lyse01 · February 2019

@sheknows6 I’ve been known to find a source that grandparents will trust and send a link to say “safety standards have changed, please stfu”

kate_e_nb · February 2019

@harveyisaboysname I'm with you. There doesn't seem to be any info. The most I've gotten is that depending on how much scar tissue you have, you'll have a 50/50 shot (though that info is from my plastic surgeon, not anyone in the OBS world). From what I gather, you basically won't know unless you end up not being able to produce / express (aka, when the baby is already here). I know that's not a TON of info, but always happy to lend an ear if you need a sounding board!

frenchfrymama · February 2019

@honey_suckle so jealous of your warm weather!! I'm so ready to be able to enjoy being outside... But we are still expecting snow in the near future. 😭

Due date: 4-16

Any appointments? Questions? Next Thursday, I think.

Rants/Raves? Rave: I survived my last day of work!! It was a long 12 hour day... So I was exhausted. But I'm done! I slept in today, which was glorious, and I get to start on some fun projects! So I'm feeling semi-spoiled

Rant: DH told me yesterday that his job is going to send him back out of the country again on Monday. He will be there for 2-3 weeks... I'm TERRIFIED because of the very recent and very violent civil unrest in this country... He reassured me that they wouldn't let him go if it weren't safe, but still. I'm so crazy nervous about it.

How are you feeling? HUGE. I had at least 3 people ask me yesterday "wow, you must be due really soon, right?" Um no, still have a month an a half. Annoying.

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? This week I plan to get the nursery organized and start making LO's blessing dress. I'm making it out of my wedding dress, so I'm pretty excited about that.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? Allllll the things. President, doctor, singer, author, fashion designer. I had big big dreams as a kid 😂

sleepydaze · February 2019

@frenchfrymama So sorry to hear DH will be out of town, that's so tough! My DH was in Africa for 5 weeks during trimester 2 and after a while I needed lots of family support. Hoping you have a good community to check in on you and encourage you while he's gone! Praying that he arrives back swiftly and safely.

frenchfrymama · February 2019

Thank you @sleepydaze! We just moved to a new place and haven't really met many people yet, but we have super supportive family that are about an hour away, so I'm sure I will be okay ☺️

eli_belle · February 2019

Due date: April 16

Any appointments? Questions? So I was in a pretty bad car accident last week (see “Braxton Hicks and trips to labor and delivery” thread for full details) and broke my ankle. As a result my “appointments” this week: Monday I met with my orthopedic surgeon, on the way home I started having contractions and the persisted for over six hours with no sign of stopping, checked into L&D triage found out I was dehydrated and IV fluids stopped the contractions, Tuesday I had surgery on my ankle. Friday I will follow up with my OB.

Rants/Raves? Rave: I am so, so, so thankful that LO is okay. There were two hours of terror between the accident and hearing a healthy heartbeat on the fetal monitors. I don’t know that I would have ever forgiven myself if my mistake had hurt (or worse) LO. Rant: DH has been an awesome support and I literally rely on him for everything, but now he has come down with man flu and is increasingly useless. It is so frustrating especially since he can take whatever medication he wants but he doesn’t and the complains about his symptoms. I’m like dude no sympathy from me. I literally just came out of surgery and couldn’t take enough pain meds to reduce the pain to a tolerable level because I was pregnant. Sorry, not sorry you have a cold. Take your damn cough syrup and stop whining.

How are you feeling? I’m in a lot of pain. My ankle hurts of course but I also have bruises all over my body from the accident. My chest hurts every time I breathe in. Now add that on top of my pregnancy symptoms. I can’t put any weight on my left leg but even before the accident I could hardly lift my leg to put pants on. Now I have to lift a heavy cast while balancing on my right leg. This really irritates my already inflamed pubic bone and standing even for a few seconds is excruciatingly painful. As a result I do not get off the couch for anything other than using the toilet (which of course is all the time!).

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Nope other than to continue gestating. I have a ton of projects on my to do list and it kills me that I can’t do any of them! I am finding an increased connection to this LO since I am forced to spend all day on the couch feeling the baby move. So thankful that LO is okay.

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher and then an actor.

MRDCle · February 2019

@eli_belle ugh recovery sounds really rough. Fx that DH gets over his cold ASAP.

sunny_native14 · February 2019

Due date: 4/19

Any appointments? Questions?

Next apt is next Friday and then they will be every 2 weeks

Rants/Raves?

3 more weeks of work!! I literally cannot wait to be done with my stressful, crazy job. I'm so looking forward to just focusing on myself and preparing for baby girl!

How are you feeling?

Pretty good- just exhausted and peeing constantly lol. I can no longer make the 1.5 hour drive to work without stopping to pee...ugh

Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?

I'm officially done washing all her clothes and organizing them in drawer dividers. The nursery is quite a mess because the closet is still packed with tools that DH needs to move...so I'm just 'patiently' waiting for this to be done!

GTKY: What did you want to be when you grew up?

I definitely wanted to work with animals. I ended up being a social worker. Looking at a possible career change after baby, so we'll see!

thatbaintforbetty · February 2019

@eli_belle I’m so sorry. Hopefully recovery gets better. Rest sounds like the name of the game, even though that’s probably difficult right now. And I feel the same about DH. He’ll complain about a headache or nasal issue and I’m like did you take anything? No? Oh well then do that and then stfu dude. Lol.

mrstmoose · February 2019

@eli_belle time for DH to learn to suck it up. Seriously. I hope you get to feeling better and can get some rest.

@sunny_native14 I'm a social worker too! What field are you in? (have we talked about this before?)

sheepshepherdess · February 2019

@eli_belle that sounds absolutely horrible, I’m so sorry! It would be bad enough but with all the pregnancy crap added on, I can’t even imagine it. Glad you can use the time to connect with LO.

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