3rd Tri check in Week June 24th

wabash15 · June 2019

This is a weekly check in for the mamas who have made it to the 3rd trimester!

How far along / EDD?
How is everyone feeling this week?
Upcoming appointments?
Questions?
GTKY: what is your favorite way to deal with the heat?

If you're just joining us please post a:

Mini synopsis in your first post with your EDD
How many babies you are pregnant with
If you know the gender(s)
How you have been feeling going into 3rd trimester.

Please let us know if you need to be added to the list

Mamas to be

@autmvls 6/29 GIRL!

@babydust2507 7/12 BOY!

@blackhottamales 7/18 Team Green

@ndz2018 7/25 BOY!

@flanners1 7/27 BOY!

@wilde1410 7/31 GIRL!

@wabash15 Team Green

ndz2018 · June 2019

How far along / EDD? 35 weeks and 4 day/ EDD 7/25 BUT scheduled c-section for This THURS 6/27!!!
How is everyone feeling this week? Nauseous, nervous, wish I couldve pushed it back to next week 7/1 but my doctor said she can’t medically approved it bc i already had one bleed.
Upcoming appointments? Today ... weekly and FINAL check up before c-section.
Questions? My hip is KILLING ME!!!! I cry in the middle of the night I know I only Have 4 days left but you think she may prescribe me something stronger than Tylenol for the last few days?? like I’m in agony!
GTKY: what is your favorite way to deal with the heat? I’ve been on bed rest in the a/c these last few weeks lol.

TRYING so hard to get baby’s room ready we’re almost there. My mirror was backordered and I need my H to hang the curtain rods today. And i need to get a few small air plants and things for his moon shelf. Here’s what we had so far. I know the first few months he’ll be in the our bedroom bassinet but I wanted his room to be ready as I’m sure after he gets here I won’t have the time or motivation to do it.

wabash15 · June 2019

@ndz2018 the room looks adorable!! Eep thursday!! gosh that is exciting. as for the hip pain, can you go swimming or soak in a deep tub? sometimes that helps little one shift and gives some relief... or even a chiropractor... I also find sleeping with an ice pack can help.

ndz2018 · June 2019

@wabash15 I’ve tried heat, ice, bath .... my OB isn’t a big fan of Chiros... i feel like Advil would help SO MUCH! I’ll see what she says today. My guess is she'll Probably tell me to suck it up for 3 more days

mbradfo2 · June 2019

Sometimes they will prescribe tylenol with codeine if you do have really intense pain. Sometimes. It's not super recommended but you only have a few days left.

blackhottamales · June 2019

@ndz2018 wow! You'll be in my thoughts this week. Glad you've made it this far, but i'm so sorry you're in so much pain. I hope you can find some type of relief between now and Thursday!!

babydust2507 · June 2019

@ndz2018 I'm so sorry about the pain you're having, it's almost over, hang in there! sending hugs and you'll be in my thoughts! how did your appt go?

How far along / EDD? 37W4D
How is everyone feeling this week? tired!!!!!!!!!!! i'm dragging myself to work everyday and still training, hope I'll be able to help for our month end close so the lady won't be overwhelmed and feel more ready
Upcoming appointments? tomorrow! last appt i was 80% thin and 1 cm dilating so I'm curious to see if there is any progress. my feel are swollen, like really bad and my fingers are started too now. So I hope my BP is still good and urine test normal
Questions? did you all wash your baby clothes? if so, did you separate the white and the colors? too much work!!!! sorry I hate doing laundry! and still trying to escape that, lol
@ndz2018 said lol

wabash15 · June 2019

@babydust2507 no I didn't wash things... or maybe just a few items... its so hard to know exactly how big the baby will be and how long they will use something so I liked the option of being able to return it.. plus its a ton of laundry.

mbradfo2 · June 2019

@babydust2507
I wouldn't wash anything yet either -- once baby arrived for us, DH went home while I was waiting to be discharged and washed some essentials that would fit her but that was it.

northbeach3 · June 2019

@ndz2018 Ahh can’t believe your eviction date is so close!! How are you feeling?! Are your hospital bags packed?!

Don’t forget the nipple cream and/or shields and take a few extra onesies. The PP hospital stay felt like an eternity, so take anything that you think will help for you or baby. Eg, nursing pillow or boppy lounger.

Our nurses were nazis about not sleeping with baby on chest due to fall risk so we were at our wits end when baby wouldn’t sleep in the bassinet. If you’re at your wits end, ask the nurses for help. We had one nice nurse who took the baby for a walk and brought her back swaddled and asleep!

ndz2018 · June 2019

@northbeach3 All packed and ready to roll tomorrow morning. Feeling nervous and anxious. Hoping to get a good night sleep tonight but we’ll see. I have my Boppy packed but you think I should pack the boppy lounger too? If I didn’t bring something or forgot to pack something or need some extra stuff we love less than 10 min from the hospital and between my mom and Joe someone will run back and get what I need.

northbeach3 · June 2019

Sounds like your close enough that someone could bring anything you might need! Best of luck mama! So excited for you to meet your little one!!

northbeach3 · June 2019

Sounds like your close enough that someone could bring anything you might need! Best of luck mama! So excited for you to meet your little one!!

northbeach3 · June 2019

Sounds like your close enough that someone could bring anything you might need! Best of luck mama! So excited for you to meet your little one!!

leilee101 · June 2019

@ndz2018 HAPPY BABY DAY, MAMA!! can’t believe it’s finally here, can’t wait for updates. Good luck, you got this 💪

wabash15 · June 2019

@ndz2018 happy birthday baby! I hope all goes well!

mbradfo2 · June 2019

@ndz2018
Good luck today!! So exciting

@leilee101
How are you holding up? Hoping all is going as well as it can, one day at a time.

babydust2507 · June 2019

happy birthday baby! can't wait to see pictures @ndz2018 and GL to you girl! I know everything will go well
@leilee101 Hi! how's everything going for you?
@mbradfo2 and @wabash15 thank you for the advice! I was thinking the same way too! but people was stressing me out that I have to do the laundry prior birth
@northbeach3 thanks for mentioning the boppy I'll add that to my bad tonight ! how are you and baby doing?

leilee101 · June 2019

@mbradfo2 @babydust2507 still just kickin around in the hospital, just passed 26 weeks! Vitals remain stable and baby still looks good, ultrasounds even show normal fluid (albeit on the low side). 3 weeks in, hoping for another 8 weeks or so but just taking it day by day.

mbradfo2 · June 2019

@leilee101
That's so good to hear! You are in my thoughts

babydust2507 · June 2019

@leilee101 great news! keeping you and baby in my prayers and thanks for the update!

ndz2018 · June 2019

He’ s here!!! Nash was born at exactly 11am on 6/27/19 weighing in at exactly 6lbs and is 19in long. He’s in the NICU having some trouble breathing but they assured me it’s totally normal for a 36 weeker. He was also having some issues with his glucose which has since been stabilized. He’s got a CPAP machine on and has a feeding tube down his throat , which is breaking my heart that I cant hold him or feed him but I know it’s for the best and I’m hoping it will be off in a day or two so we can get to some skin to skin and some nursing time in. He’s already stealing the hearts of all the nurses in the NICU. We are completely smitten by this amazing little guy. Our lives just got a whole lot sweeter.

leilee101 · June 2019

@ndz2018 omg what a total cutie!! Congrats girl ❤️ Been such a long road I can’t believe he’s finally here. And yes you will be holding him in no time. I love him!

mrsyng · June 2019

It’s great to see all the healthy and strong babies that have arrived since May. Congrats to all the new moms. Hopefully everyone is finding what works best for baby and yourself.
@ndz2018 your baby will be out in no time and understand how you feel.. my little guy was in the nicu for 2 wks. Those nicu nurses are truly blessings!!

Since the arrival of my littler Avery time has been very limited. Hence, my lack of presence on here. He’s almost 2 mons and I’m finally starting to have a little bit of a routine but still some ways to go. I’ve given up on breastfeeding since he goes from 0-100 in 5 seconds and has a mild tongue tie. I do pump and supplement since I also don’t make enough for this hangry little guy. I’ve tried the teas, fenugreek, lactation cookies & oatmeal. Nothing works and I’m accepting that and will be trying to wean him off breastmilk and just do formula after 2 mons. I’m too exhausted and one boob easily gets clogged even though I don’t produce a lot.

northbeach3 · June 2019

What a treasure @ndz2018!! He’s a little fighter so I’m sure he’ll be breathing unassisted soon and he’ll be in your arms.

I was going to wish you best of luck with nursing and pumping, but to also caution that it’s a huge uphill battle and to be kind to yourself if it’s too challenging. It sounds like @mrsyng also experienced difficulty and I imagine it’s overlapping with a baby in nicu which may be overlapping with low milk.

I didn't have a nicu baby, but had to start supplementing early due to jaundice. I also had a c section which is said to be related to slow/low milk production. Like @mrsyng, I’ve tried all the things to increase milk production, even the prescription Raglan. I’m still lucky to produce 1 oz of milk across both boobs in a single pumping session. In short, it’s a major bitch for little payoff and i don’t know how sustainable pumping will be in the long run. I’ve dealt with all the emotions around this and social comparisons to other women’s supply. It hasn’t been fruitful so I just wanted to give you that heads up. Be kind to yourself and what’s most important is a fed, healthy baby!

were coming up on one month on Tuesday! We weighed Lucy on our kitchen scale and she seems to be up to 8lbs 4oz (about .5 lb per week).

wabash15 · July 2019

@ndz2018 Congrats!!! he is beautiful. How is he doing now? how are you doing?

@mrsyng and @northbeach3 BF is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I know some don't like the phrase but fed really is best. Do what you need to for your health/sanity/family and screw anyone who makes you feel guilty for how you choose to feed your kid.

babydust2507 · July 2019

Congratulations @ndz2018! What a cutie lil boy! I know he will be fine and you will have him in your arms pretty soon!
@northbeach3 baby girl is getting big! Good job mama!
As far as me, at my last appointment on Tuesday, we found out that my LO turned again and he's now breech, so I have a csection scheduled for next Tuesday and another check up on Monday to see if he will turned again before csection. I lost my mucus plug yesterday and bloody show this morning so labor is around the corner and I may not make it till Tuesday but we keep you all posted

blackhottamales · July 2019

@ndz2018 OMG he’s adorable! Congrats!

@northbeach3 those eyes! Thank you for sharing.

@mrsyng mom guilt is so hard. Fed is best and there is not judgment here. Newborn care is no joke and you have to take care of yourself and your LO.

My LO showed up early this past weekend! I still have yet to type up the birth story with all the details but that will come. We also had to start supplementing because he (team green turned blue!) lost 10% of his body weight and they didn’t want it to get worse. We are using a syringe but even with that I’m seeing some nipple aversion so it’s been hard.

wabash15 · July 2019

@blackhottamales CONGRATS!! hang in there, those first few days and weeks of nursing can be challenging. Seeing an LC as often as you need can be a huge help. BF is one of the hardest things I've ever done. It seems like it is the most natural thing in the world but there is a huge learning curve for both mom and baby. All that being said fed is what matters so don't feel guilty about supplementing or if you switch to formula all together. Do what is best for you and your family.
@babydust2507 Have you looked into spinning babies or webster chiropractic to help get the baby to turn?

blackhottamales · July 2019

@wabash15 thank you. Yes I scheduled a consultation for Monday and I look forward to it.

northbeach3 · July 2019

@blackhottamales oh my gosh!! Congrats on the baby boy!! Our LO lost 13% bc of jaundice and that’s when supplementing started. I’m still trying to up my milk supply so we’re only at 25% breast milk and 75% formula. But baby girl regained by week two and went from 31% to 48%. If your nipples get sore or your baby starts preferring bottle nipple, my LC recommended using a nipple shield. It was a lifesaver and baby easily transitions btw breast and bottle. LC also recommended a slightly larger shield size to help baby develop a wider latch. Now baby is a BF pro and I don’t have any nipple pain.

@babydust2507 your day has finally come!! I hope baby turns before c section but if not, the c section was totally do-able and recovery wasn’t bad at all. Best of luck!!!

babydust2507 · July 2019

Hi ladies! So sorry went MIA on y

ou guys busy at work and baby came early. Jesse was born on 4th of July didn't even let me the chance to eat my bbq, my water broke after I fixed my plate lol. Born at 5:46 pm 8lbs7oz and 21 inches! I has a csection because he was still breech. Jesse and mom are healthy and I'm still trying to adjust with motherhood. Hope everything is doing well for you all!

wabash15 · July 2019

@babydust2507 congratulations! he is beautiful and will always have a heck of a party for a birthday. Give yourself plenty of grace with the adjustment to motherhood. Its not always easy but it sure is worth it!

babydust2507 · July 2019

Thank you @wabash15!

leilee101 · July 2019

Congratulations @babydust2507 and @blackhottamales!! Thanks for sharing pics babydust, what a handsome little sweetie omg you must be swooning ❤️

mbradfo2 · July 2019

Lovely to hear of (and see) all the new little ones! Congrats ladies! @babydust2507 I was supposed to be a 4th of July baby but ended up arriving a little over a month early -- so I'm jealous of your little one's awesome birthday! Always have a good party to go to

@leilee101
How you holding up? Still trucking along and getting stir crazy in the hospital?

babydust2507 · July 2019

@blackhottamales congrats! Can wait to get the details! Jesse lost 9% by the time we left the hospital and we used supplement for 3 days with seringe but we now doing 100% breastmilk. GL to you!
Thank you @leilee101 and @mbradfo2!

bkatp · July 2019

Congratulations @babydust2507. Beautiful baby

Momifbysea · August 2019

Congrats @babydust2507, @blackhottamales and @ndz2018! @ndz2018 hope you’re nicu Time was shorter than ours and that you’re home now. I know that heartbreaking feeling seeing them all hooked up with the cpap and feeding tube. Our stories were so similar with the previa and all. Sending hugs!

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