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April 2019 Moms
lyse01
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Weekly Check In w/o 3/12
lyse01
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Due date:
Any appointments? Questions?
Rants/Raves?
How are you feeling?
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
Re: Weekly Check In w/o 3/12
Due 4.2, 3 weeks so close
Any appointments? Questions? 37 week appointment went okay. The doctor I saw this time was rather not okay with my wanting to wait to have a cervical check, but she respected my choice, and the nurse literally laughed during the discussion. But otherwise, baby is doing well and I'm measuring right on target. The nurse took my blood pressure right after the cervical check discussion and it was elevated, so she commented that I "may be upset" so she re-checked it later and it was fine.
Rants/Raves?
How are you feeling? I was feeling really good today up until the cervical check thing came up. I'm excited to meet my daughter soon!!
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? DH and I bought a couple different essential oils for the diffuser for labor and a birthing ball since it was recommended.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
Take: DH's parents helped their kids grow spiritually and morally at home (not relying solely on the church to do it). They also took their kids on educational field trips. My mother allowed me to explore hobbies I was interested in and didn't push me to pursue activities or schools/programs that she felt passionate about- she didn't live vicariously, and I appreciated that.
Skip: DH's parents communication was highly non-confrontational; they inadvertently taught their boys to just not say anything when they have a problem with someone else. My mother's communication was highly confrontational, she was quick to let someone know when she didn't like something they were doing, without regard to their feelings. DH and I have been through plenty of communication counseling and we want to teach our children the middle ground of our parents. 🤞 we don't make it worse.
4/9
Any appointments? Questions?
Had my 36 week appointment today. Everything went well. She did the group B strep test and asked if I wanted a cervical check. I was like you might as well since you’re already doing the other test lol. I was 1cm dilated but still thick. That’s my biggest concern is that I don’t thin out naturally. With both my inductions the longest part was waiting for my cervix to thin out
Rants/Raves?
I’m HIGHLY irritable now and the worst part is I don’t even care if I offend anyone with my bitchiness lol. Also DH really pissed me off/hurt my feelings when I told him my SPD pain was too painful during sexy time and that it probably won’t happen much(if any) from now on. And then he pouted like a 5years old and I was like “seriously?” I was too tired to fully rage but I could snap anytime
How are you feeling?
Exhausted! And a lot more BH during the day (usually they’re only at night.) Also my dog has been extra clingy and super kisssy which is usually when she senses something
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?
Got the nursery all set up! Just need to wash the car seat (if my husband will ever bring it upstairs!)
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
I think DH and I were raised very similarly especially in terms of values.
Any appointments? Questions? Weekly ob visit, plus upcoming u/s in two weeks.
Rants/Raves? Rave: TERM BABY. Rave 2: my neighbor/friend wants to throw me a sprinkle
How are you feeling?
Still easily exhausted but at least not sick, unlike the rest of the family. Also the baby keeps punching me in the cervix...not cool, kid.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?
Got DH to read through the birth plan today, woot. Also dealt with a ton of paper (sorted, filed) which should help make my office/guest bedroom more usable. I’m looking forward to having that laundry basket-sized bit of floor empty again.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
My parents prioritized family dinner, which I want to refocus on. I also think the emphasis on family for holidays/holiday traditions was well worth it. I think DH’s family had a house that was always open to friends that he brought home, which I didn’t really have growing up and want to emulate. Both of us want to improve how parental conflict is handled and resolved in front of children.
Any appointments? Questions? 36 week appointment tomorrow, I'm hoping they can tell for sure babe is head down just to ease my illogical fears (I'm 99% sure he is from the hiccups and location of kicks, but still paranoid). I had a dream last night that they did a check and I was effaced on one side on my privates but not the other and the doctor said I'd just have to hold that butt cheek out of the way
. Dreams, man...
Rants/Raves? Rant: I can't deal with my coworkers at all. I worked a party the other day with someone who stood around talking with the other girls the entire time I was setting up/getting ready around them. The party guests tipped us and I was half tempted to keep it all to myself but I'm too honest for that. Rave: I can actually see an end in sight for our nursery! Just trim and final details, then it's up to me to organize all the hand me downs and get it put together.
How are you feeling? Hip/glute/pelvic pain is at an all time high. I definitely feel like I'm waddling now, and when I stand up after sitting for awhile it feels like my vagina is gonna fall out of me from the pressure
. Anyone else? I don't think babe has dropped yet, it's just intense.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Finished painting and carpet was put in the nursery! Also put up the pack and play with bassinet where babe will sleep in our room for the first few months.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
I hope to have a fraction of the patience my mom had with all of us, especially when it came to homeschooling me and my sister, and my dad is the sweetest guy I've ever met. Both my parents and my in-laws focus too much on material things for birthdays and such, so I'd like to limit that and put more emphasis on the importance of family and experiences.
@lyse01 everything you said about parents and in-laws is exactly how I feel about mine
@lyse01 yay full term! Congrats! You must be so relieved!
Due date: 11-Apr-2019
Any appointments? Questions? 36 week appointment this Friday
Rants/Raves? The comments... oh the comments! I had someone double check that it "isn't twins in there, is it?" to which I did not have a very happy response for. Also had a very old man say ,"you're with child!" to which I responded, "oh no, I just had a big lunch." He did not think I was very funny. On the rave side, I submitted the last paper for my master's coursework this Sunday! Woohoo! Now just to finish my thesis, (which obviously is an animal in itself but I feel better having the coursework behind me!)
How are you feeling? Actually, a lot of the pain that I'd been having has suddenly subsided... seemingly out of nowhere. I'll take it. However, pregosominia is full force now as are ridiculous hot flashes.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Cleaned out the car, tried to install the car seat, realized apparently you need a freakin' engineering degree to figure those things out and gave up. DH will investigate further.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
My parents were very big on establishing independence (we got our own snacks, made our own beds, contributed to chores) so I think we'll take that. My mom was also very big about making you feel special on your birthday (not so much presents, but just celebrations) so I think I want to carry that tradition on. I think we'll skip the religion stuff though. My mom was raised catholic and had us do all the traditional Catholicism milestones, and I think we will definitely skip all the religious stuff until she is old enough to think rationally about religion and decide what makes most sense to her.
DH's parents were very big on open, honest communication with their kids, which I'd like to emulate, but were also really big on very traditional gender roles for their kids. We will skip that. Also, very big on the "everyone should have kids" front. I think when the time comes, we will drive home the point that you should have kids if you want them, but that you don't need them to have a fulfilling life.
🤦♀️🤦♂️😳
Of course the rest of us thought it was funny.
Oh, and FIL only started saying "I love you" to me after I became pregnant.
Any appointments? Questions? Regular follow up next week.
Rants/Raves? I’m so behind on chores this week. We need to go to the grocery store so badly and I know I won’t want to. But I can only cobble together so many pantry meals...
How are you feeling? Tired, mentally and physically. I feel so useless at work.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? We interviewed pediatricians in our area, which was totally worth the time it took. Ran into some very different personalities and philosophies which are good to get ahead of time.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip? My parents were very loving and supportive, and insisted on family dinner, all of which we hope to emulate. They could be a bit light on guidance, which I’d like to avoid. DH doesn’t get along well with his parents now or then, but does appreciate the independence that he had as a kid.
@kate_e_nb and anyone else who takes this stance: I’m curious about the logic behind “let the child grow up and then choose religion” view. I personally have no issue with my children drifting away from religion, or choosing differently or not at all at confirmation, but I don’t see how they’d get any exposure to it in the first place if not for us bringing them when they were small. How do you anticipate supporting a faith journey at a later point?
Regarding the Christian faith, if a parent has faith in Jesus Christ as the one saving God, then to not teach their child who that God is doesn't make sense because the Christian faith makes clear that there is one God, one way to God, and only two possible outcomes of our lives.
ETA: @kate_e_nb didn't mention that she personally has faith in God as her savior so it would make sense under those circumstances to not teach the child who Jesus is.
*Faith can't be passed down from mother to child. It has to be an independent choice for each person.
Appts: Thursday for my weekly bpp. Friday is my phone interview for pre admission at my birthing center.
Rant: DD isn’t napping the last couple of days. I’m so tired and sore that I can barely keep up with my house work.
Rave: I had a couple of friends ask me if they could bring me food this week just because I’ve been stressing about GD meal planning on top of being sick and other crap going on. So incredibly sweet! And the one who brought food Monday was so careful of my dietary restrictions and it was delicious.
Feeling: overall achey and tired. I want to nap but can’t if DD won’t. Pelvic pain, back pain.
Baby prep: washed a bunch of 0-3 month clothes. DD’s room is sooo close to done now. We got her bed assembled, her toy storage (it was so nice to get her toys out of the living room), her dresser. We just need to hang curtains and decor, and we can fully switch her over. Then, I can get this little one’s clothes put away in the nursery, and soon I’ll be ordering curtains and a bed skirt and art prints to make it his room. I ordered the changing pad cover that goes with his theme two days ago.
I also finally contacted insurance about whether it’s a free breast pump per baby or if there are time limits. It’s per baby, so now I’m trying to decide what I want to get. Im thinking the spectra s1. I had the s2 with DD and I think I’d like the cordless version.
GTKY: DH and I were raised with very similar values so we don’t disagree on much. The faith aspects we will keep, and we plan to homeschool like we both were.
Skip: I would like to be more open with my kids if possible, about hard things and emotions. Also, my parents never had anyone over. I’d like my home to be more welcoming, and practice more hospitality.
Questions?
We now have clothes for this kid and even washed them. I put some outfits in the hospital bag (last time DS blew out his diaper right when we were about to take him home so taking a few extras this time).
Our extra bedroom is cleaner and we will likely get the crib assembled this weekend. The goal is crib assembly and getting DS a dresser so we can reclaim the changing table.
Any appointments? Questions? Tomorrow, 35 week midwife appt
Rants/Raves? Rave: DD and me are so much happier now that we're settled in our new place. Still have lots of organizing to do, but it's not a huge deal if baby comes early now. DH seems neutral/happy no matter what's going on in life but I suspect even he is happier (maybe cuz I'm not complaining about our living situation 24/7 anymore haha). Also, I finally had 8 (broken) hours total of sleep last night, first time since maybe Dec, so that's a win.
How are you feeling? Soooo tired. I feel like my body has given up on doing anything. And I feel super lazy in regards to making sure DD is getting enough activity etc.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Yes! Washed all the neutral baby clothes and bedding, now that we have access to it again.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip? My parents taught us wise spending, importance of family, to be active, so all of that. My inlaws are super hospitable to pretty much anyone who walks through their door, so we try to do that as well.
The practices we skip are more stemming from individual personalities than "parental practices", I'd say.
Any appointments? Questions?
Hospital tour tomorrow. Apparently they do a family version that includes siblings and has like a little prep course
Rants/Raves?
Still dealing with car BS. At this rate I’ll be taking an Uber to have this kid
How are you feeling?
Tired, so tired. And lots of pressure and soreness and she’s dropped some.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?
My mom surprised me and bought the bassinet which should be delivered today. Otherwise just cleaning and planning and packing my bag.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
I don’t think there is anything we want to take from the in-laws. They were pretty lackluster parents and my DH spent a lot of time with his grandparents but even they were much more rigid/old schoo then we want to be.
My parents were pretty open to talking about a lot of things and I’d like to continue that. But they were more strict to gender norms then I’m okay with and certain dialogues that go along with them. I definitely want to teach better money habits, because neither mine or my in-laws taught that. But my parents also echoed the whole if you don’t want kids don’t have them (most of my siblings don’t) and I want to keep that. Also more open and honest about mental health, body positivity and wellness in general vs appearance driven.
prevously helloblueeyes
Me:32 DH:33 Married:04/2012 DD:07/2014
BFP 8/14/2018 #2 due 4/18/2019
Re: teaching faith vs. letting a child choose it -- I have a lot of anecdotes of people I know who only started to feel strongly about religion once they got older, regardless of exposure as children (and vice versa). Personally, the approach of waiting and letting a child sort it out on their own makes sense to me; but I also acknowledge that religious community and tradition etc. can all be really good for raising children as well.
Due date: 4/24
Any appointments? Questions? Not this week.
Rants/Raves? Nothing in particular? Just wishing that my symptoms could pause as they are and not get more intense. I feel like I could have lasted just fine the way things were a few weeks ago, but now it really feels like everything is getting so uncomfortable.
How are you feeling? Tired. So tired. My dreams have gotten really vivid and unsettling again -- second trimester and the beginning of third trimester this seemed to have gone away -- and I do NOT like it. I wake up feeling anxious and uneasy emotionally which is the opposite of what I want.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Went to our first birth prep class. It was ok, not overwhelmed by its helpfulness moreso than just glad to have the time dedicated to mentally & physically prepping for that process. Related, ordered a birthing ball. Also really hoping to do some apartment re-arranging and maybe baby laundry this weekend.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
Take: My parents were very loving and involved in our lives (troop leaders, volunteering at school, etc) and we traveled to some amazing places even on shoestring budgets. Also, my parents really did their best to make sure that we could participate in whatever activities we were interested in, which meant scrounging money and sacrifices of time one their parts (I realize this only much much later, of course...) I'd love to be able to offer such opportunities to my children. My in-laws are effluent in their love and support, and have a friendliness and genuine caring for others in this world that I would love to learn in general, and definitely think it would help for raising healthy kids.
Leave: My parents were very emotionally unstable (just young and with lots of kids), lost their tempers and fought a lot. Also didn't teach much about how to talk about difficult subjects or emotions. My in-laws didn't have a lot of money when my partner was young, and it seems to have left him a bit savings-anxious -- so while I think teaching good money habits is the plan, maybe without the undercurrent of anxiety would be best.
Any appointments? Monday we had one, getting a handicapped parking pass due to the nerve pain. Fundal height is one week behind now instead of two so that’s good next one is in10 days and includes a little ultrasound
Rants/Raves? Braxton Hicks everytime I Move 🥵🥵🥵
Baby is strong and it’s fun to feel him move
How are you feeling? Tired rundown listless... excited
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Finished off the registry and did a big used kids stuff sale and we now have clothes (staples at least) through 12m.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
Both sets of parents homeschooled, I think we will be doing that too. It’s really a family lifestyle that we both loved and my degrees in special ed and El Ed can be used for something.
In laws are soft spoken and very intentional, thoughtful and servers.
My parents are louder and super engaged and caring and I love that.
I want to skip the passive aggressive communication that occurs with the in-laws side and the straight up loud and argumentative bits of my side
more peace!
Any appointments? Yesterday. How come baby is always head down at the drs. office, but sideways and kicking/punching my sides all night?
Rants? I have trouble getting off the floor to chase DD due to joint paint and the extra 30 lbs. DH just sits in the chair watching me struggle. Get off your a$$ and bring DD back here!
How are you feeling? Exausted.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Bought wall decorations, humidifier, and monitor.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
I like that my family did annual vacations- beach, camping, etc. just the 5 of us and reunions with the extended family every 4 years. I don't like that DHs family dropped him off with the grandparents in another state every summer.
My family is very open with communication and there's lots of drama, but we get things out and move on. DHs family doesn't talk about issues and makes snide comments to me about how i do things. I want my kids to learn open communication, to not hold grudges, and be polite in order to avoid drama.
I don't go to church anymore as God and I have some issues to work out after 4 miscarriages and some research on other faiths; I still believe in God, but chose not to align myself to a particular church.
Any appointments? Questions? Had my regular OB check up yesterday. Got my Group B Strep swab done and was able to get the doctor to sit down and go through questions I had written out ahead of time. Now we’re on weekly appointments.
Rants/Raves? Holy crap, there is one month til my due date. And trying to get everything done and everyone on the same page with visiting and all of that. It’s just overwhelming sometimes, but then I also can’t wait to hold my baby boy.
How are you feeling? Exhausted. The pelvic pressure has been real lately (although I don’t think he’s dropped yet).
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? We started packing our hospital bags and DH has been cleaning (I don’t have the energy to nest yet so I keep teasing him that he’s doing it for me). We’ve also been planning my mom’s visit with her - she’s gonna come stay for a week or two after the baby is born to help me while DH is working.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip? This is a great question!
Take: From my mom, I want to be honest with my kids. She’s always been pretty upfront and honest with us and I’ve always felt respected by her because of that. I also grew up with a lot of examples from my parents of giving back to those less fortunate when you have the chance with no expectation of something in return and it’s something that I want my kids to learn as well. My MIL tries so hard to help her kids out when they need it and when she can, just showing them that they’re important to her and I think it’s really nice.
Skip: We both had to learn to be financially responsible on our own, I’d like to actually help my kid(s) to learn how to save and manage money. We also really want to be less focused on traditional gender roles than our parents may have been (even though somehow we both bend a lot of gender stereotypes). It’s very common for my parents to call my nephews sissies when they cry and I have to get after them about it, it’s not something I’ll tolerate anyone saying to my kid.
We are Christians and the culture of our family is as such. We are also probably considered fairly liberal as Christians. Not the most, but up there. The values that our church (Christian Missionary Alliance) works on is being bringers of peace, being loving and active in supporting our neighbors (everyone?) and one thigh I love about my pastor is that he’s really been focused on learning and asking those hard questions that people want to ask but don’t get to, and learning to really own how we act and believe based on Jesus’ teachings.
My homeschool curriculum as a kid focused on learning about other cultures and perspectives and I really value that. So, our kids will be brought up in the church, denominations pending where we are and what’s there. And or kids will learn about other cultures, religions, views of history and such in schooling just like I did. I think that it’s important to teach your kids to question and wonder and push their learning, and that applies with faith.
Any appointments? Next week!
Questions? Hmm probably will be double checking with my doctor when they want me to call with contractions. I've been having a ton of BH at night...
Rants/Raves?
Raves: my family has been so generous with gifts for this little man.
Rants: I'm having a hard time being patient with this body. It's been 8 months since I felt like myself and I'm really hoping for increased mobility and a little less brain fog after delivery.
How are you feeling? Very easily exhausted and sweaty...
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Went through lots of clothes and made a list of things we still need to get before he gets here.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
Keep:
Holiday traditions, big family reunions, etc. My in-laws do Sunday dinner a lot and I really value family dinner, so I'll definitely be doing that. My parents were always physically affectionate towards each other, but I don't think I've ever seen my in laws hold hands or kiss.... I plan to keep the romance alive in front of our kiddos 😉
Skip:
My family sheltered my brother and I and did a lot to make sure things didn't go wrong for her, which made us pretty dependent adults. I'd like to start building autonomy from the family unit really early.
Lots of habits that cause children of anxious parents to become anxious themselves (anxious kids anxious parents will be a well worn in book).
Catholicism. We are trying a UU church and will let this little guy explore his own spiritual needs with two very differently spiritual parents.
@blueberrymomma SO annoying! I think people think that commenting on small size is somehow better, but its like, how about you don't comment on my body at all?
Anyway, if anyone is getting antsy about upcoming checks, that's the 2 cents from my doc!
Any appointments? Questions? Not this week but appointment next week, good old google has me worried my baby is still hiccuping. Read a few old threads saying everyone doctors laughed at the notion that baby shouldn't hiccup later in pregnancy. That talked me off the ledge of calling in to my doc (as NOTHING else is worrying me about my pregnancy other than that) but I will bring it up at the appointment JUST In case.
Rants/Raves? Rant AND rave baby moves A LOT its great... and sometimes I feel like baby feet bongoing on my stomach kinda messes it up.
How are you feeling? Feeling good, baby is feeling pretty heavy though I have a belt but I dont wear it as much as I should. My back was out of wack for a bit making sure to do yoga most days a week has helped TREMENDOUSLY. I had some tail bone pain that is now completely gone.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Not this week, did nothing this week and felt amazing. In July we bought our house and the first week we owned it we knocked out the kitchen and made an open concept living/dining/kitchen. We got 90% done but still had some work to do and we finally got it all done and finished up the baby room all last week before my baby shower last weekend. IT was months on months of weekends spent working on the house and it feels so good to be done! woohoo! Although I said I wouldn't do anything I did spend sometime organizing the nursery. Also pre-registered at the hospital.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip? Follow closely to both our parents, I like the way me and my husband were raised and we were raised pretty similar. Neither or our families are very religious, my parents always said "be what you want but don't push it on us" and I will likely use the same model. Nature is everything and outdoor living is the dream, we are team green and boy or girl our babies room is outdoor themed and we love it
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This kid has them all the time. DD never got them. I actually had them damn near continuously when my mom was pregnant with me. She actually went to the doctors because it was so often it didn’t make sense to her that it was hiccups but the doc confirmed it and said not to worry.
prevously helloblueeyes
Me:32 DH:33 Married:04/2012 DD:07/2014
BFP 8/14/2018 #2 due 4/18/2019
Any appointments? Questions? 37 week appointment - cervix is still closed and they did the test for B-Strep. everything seems to be going well the baby's heartbeat is perfect.
Rants/Raves? N/A this week. Wait I just remembered I hate going to the dr every week so time-consuming. good thing my appointments arent till pm or later so I can go to work.
How are you feeling? I feel pretty good just need more rest so I'm cutting my work week from 5 to 4 days. It makes so much of a difference in the way my body feels. I really want to make it to April.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Yes, finally my mom came over (she had the flu and was quarantined to her house) to organize all the gifts, diapers and wipes and wash all the newborn clothes and fold (my job because I'm OCD when it comes to folding) and put them in the dresser. DH put the bassinet together and the portable changing table for our room. My BIL is currently painting the baby's closet and is going to help DH put the crib together!! Everything is coming together nicely.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip? I never really thought about it but I would keep the sense of family, education and faith in God that both sides have and leave the poor communication that both sides have. Other than that my village reaches far and wide. Super blessed!
This baby hiccups all the time and I'm 38 weeks tomorrow. DS never had hiccups but moved *way* more than this baby does. My midwives seem happy with the hiccups and say it's a good sign.
Any appointments? Questions? Had a last minute appointment on Friday after my visit on Tuesday because I had slipped farther behind on fundal height. On ultrasound baby was too small (SGA), which could be genetic and normal or mean there's something wrong with placenta or cord. Have to go in for more advanced tests (Doppler) on Tuesday to look at blood flow through baby and cord. I will be induced immediately if blood flow not good (2 days from now!); I will be induced at 39 weeks (3/25) if it looks OK. Otherwise baby is moving really well and baby and I look healthy in every other way. Baby did so well on the NST that the doctor was not concerned at all about waiting for the Doppler testing.
I also did the Dr. Google search about hiccups before reading this thread. Baby has a ton of hiccups. Considering the backdrop of what's going on with the SGA concerns, it made me irritable, but I didn't see anything with good data to back up getting worried about it. I'm already being monitored closely by my doctor team.
Rants/Raves? Rant: Disappointed I will probably be induced. It wasn't what I imagined. I'm hoping induction at least kicks off natural labor and we can skip the Pitocin drip. Rave: I feel so supported by my family and DH's family.
How are you feeling? Anticipation. Baby is almost here!
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week?
I think so, but it's all a blur. Doctor told me my most important job is taking care of this baby and myself, not finishing up the house. So I'm trying to take that to heart and encourage myself to not go overboard with stress and chores.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip?
Both of our parents are super warm and loving and always there for us. I think if we followed their lead we'd be in good shape.
Docs think I have a very slightly misshapen diaphragm that leads to an increased occurrence of the hiccups. Not enough to cause any real problems, just enough to be annoying. I figure this kid has that quirk too. Sorry kiddo.🤷♀️
prevously helloblueeyes
Me:32 DH:33 Married:04/2012 DD:07/2014
BFP 8/14/2018 #2 due 4/18/2019
Any appointments? Questions? Weekly prenatal and my first NST this Friday, and a dental cleaning on Wednesday (tomorrow).
Rants/Raves? Rave: I got a permanent job while I was out on vacation!! I start April 1st, and my new boss told me to take as much time off for baby as I want. I'm still in shock, and really excited!
How are you feeling? Very, very tired but super happy and ready to meet this kid.
Did you do anything to prep for baby this week? Nope, there's really nothing left to do besides pack my hospital bag which I think I'll do either the first weekend of April or wait until it's time. I'm not really planning on bringing anything besides a change of clothes, my pillow, cell phone charger, and a take home outfit for her so I don't see the point in packing now. The hospital provides literally everything and I don't want to give in to my tendency to over prepare. We live close by too and I can send DH home for anything I may need.
GTKY: what parenting practices do you want to take from your parents/in laws? What will you skip? I would say their relaxed approach is what I'd keep, and I will skip the religious indoctrination.
DD born: 3/31/19