Upcoming Appointments: I have a follow up anatomy scan 8/31 because he didn't let the tech get a good look at his face or all of his heart at the last scan. He was moving the wholllllle time, haha.
How are you feeling? Besides this super annoying breast rash that has spread to my belly, I'm feeling fine, pregnancy-wise. I've gained 35 pounds so far though, so that doesn't feel amazing, but oh well!
Rants/Raves: Rant: An older lady in the grocery store asked me when I was due then gasped at how huge I am for still having a few months to go. "There must be twins in there?!" Me: "Nope, I'm just gigantic. I've gained a ton of weight. He's measuring a little big, but no twinsies." It was... kind of insensitive, but I really am quite gigantic. Rave: I'm 40% through Postpartum Doula training, as of today! I just finished an online training for lactation management and am starting to really feel like I've can do this!
Questions: None that come to mind.
GTKY: if you could change places with someone dead or alive, who would it be? Tough! I think I'd go with some sort of successful creator who works from home passionately making their art, like Spartanrd4 above said.
In a very bad mood. Just got notice that I failed my one hour glucose screening. My number was 133, which is apparently considered passing in a lot of doctors offices, but mine has a lower cut off of 130.
I know everything will be fine, even if I do have GD, but I can’t help but feel miserable. I know a lot of people go on to pass the three hour, but has anyone gotten in the 130s and then failed the three hour?
Sorry to hear that, @pennyandzooey. I am bummed about failing mine, too. I think my number was 140 something. I'll let you know if I pass my 3 hour test; it's tomorrow.
@veganelise Congrats on your progress with your training! And it really is surprising at times the rude things people seem to say to pregnant ladies! I've definitely heard a few comments that have given me pause🤨
@veganelise@k_mama91 I’ve gained around 30 too and basically stopped weighing myself cuz it was bumming me out. My OB said it’s fine because I started out a little underweight but we should “keep an eye on it.” 🙄 I’m exercising 4x a week and eating healthily, so just trying to trust that my body is doing what’s needed for a healthy baby. But I feel huge and I’m getting worried about the glucose screening...
@midgerose86 I shouldn’t complain bc I haven’t done much by the way of healthy eating or exercise but I’m 10 lbs from my delivery weight last time and that’s upsetting. I’m trying to remind myself that I started out about 15lbs heavier but it’s hard seeing the number go up so fast! I’ve also been told to “watch it” at this point.
Okay, I’m curious, I just went on Pregnancy+, and it told me that at 27 weeks tomorrow, I’ll kick off the third trimester. I’ve seen sites say 27 weeks is 7 months, and I’ve seen 28 weeks in 7 months. I’ve even seen later as being third trimester. Which one is right?
@cpk3535 I think 27w = 7mos an so the start of 28w will begin our 3rd tri. Really nothing makes sense regarding the timeline so I just make it up as I go
@bookworm492@k_mama91 Thanks for your input- I’m going to claim 3rd trimester status, just to feel like I’m making progress, haha 😄. Little personal victory!
Re: Weekly Check-in Groups 1&2: 12/1 - 12/15 w/o 8/26
Rave: I'm 40% through Postpartum Doula training, as of today! I just finished an online training for lactation management and am starting to really feel like I've can do this!
I know everything will be fine, even if I do have GD, but I can’t help but feel miserable. I know a lot of people go on to pass the three hour, but has anyone gotten in the 130s and then failed the three hour?
@veganelise Congrats on your progress with your training! And it really is surprising at times the rude things people seem to say to pregnant ladies! I've definitely heard a few comments that have given me pause🤨
@veganelise I’ve gained 30 so far and am also massive. I would be lying if I said I’m not struggling to cope with my new body.