Baby is the size of a(n): it says grapefruit, but I call BS. How can we go from a coconut to a grapefruit? I’m going with a bunch of grapes lol
Upcoming Appointments: October 15th
How are you feeling? The swelling is real! I have to wear compression socks to work every day, and I’m having trouble sleeping. That’s okay though, because baby boy is moving like crazy all the time now.
Raves/Rants: We had a lazy weekend for the first time in I don’t know how long. It was amazing! My husband also got to feel the baby kick really hard, and the look on his face was absolutely priceless 😂
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I would probably tell my ten year old self to stop trying so hard to be the athlete my dad really wanted me to be and instead focus on my natural skills like writing. I shouldn’t have waited until sophomore year of high school to give sports up and start reading and writing more.
How are you feeling? Pretty good. My legs and feet hurt at the end of the day, and I’m gaining weight like crazy.
Raves/Rants: I think I’ve decided not to spend the time and money on a girl nursery. This is our fourth, and although it’s my first girl (and last baby), I can’t justify creating a girl nursery. My youngest will still be in the crib when she gets here, and probably for a while yet. Given that she will be in our room until my youngest moves to a big kid bed, it would basically be him sleeping in the girl nursery. Plus, all of my boys currently occupy the upstairs, which means their stuff has also taken over the nursery and there is nowhere for it to go (I don’t want all the kid/baby crap downstairs; I need some semblance of order and adult decor downstairs). I’m hoping I don’t regret this, but figure I can do an awesome “big girl” room when she is older, and she can help design it.
Questions: None
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I don’t really regret a lot of my past decisions, because they have led me to where I am now and I am generally really happy with my life at the moment. If I could go back in time, I would probably tell myself to stop worrying so much and that things will fall into place as they should.
Baby is the size of a(n): same issue as @taylor2020
Upcoming Appointments: next OB appointment is next week Thursday
How are you feeling? Pretty good overall when I am well-rested.
Raves/Rants: Raves - baby is moving so much now which means DH can feel him/her move a lot more. This makes both of us happy. I also had a very productive day working on my capstone yesterday. That doesn't happen often, so I am feeling quite accomplished. Rants - it is supposed to be around freezing and snow for the next couple of days. These are the times I wonder why I choose to live so far North.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I also don't have many since they have shaped the woman I am now. The couple I might are too personal to share on the internet.
How are you feeling? Overall feeling good. Did too much this weekend and am really sore today. Also don't feel really good today. Crampy stomach, nauseous and just feeling blah.
Raves/Rants: Don't really have one of either today.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Nothing really. Everything I have done has made me who I am today.
How are you feeling? Last week really struggled with a lot of hip, back and round ligament pain, but it seems to be a bit better this week.
Raves/Rants: rave- feeling better than I did last week. Lots of baby kicks this afternoon which is always reassuring. Otherwise pretty uneventful week. Rant- exercising is getting so hard and it is mentally killing me. I love the routine and the energy it gives me, and how it’s helped me stay in shape through pregnancy.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I wouldn’t change anything major, because like all of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today, but I would probably have started running sooner in my life. I wish I’d started back in high school or even when I went off to college. I was 23 when I started but the discipline it has taught me and the healthy lifestyle it has given me is amazing and I always wonder if I had started sooner what kind of shape I would be in.
How are you feeling? Not bad. Uncomfortable sometimes which is scary because I know this is just the beginning. Not thrilled about my newfound stretch marks.
Raves/Rants: Baby is kicking like crazy. I love it! I can actually see her moving across my stomach which is neat and also freaky.
Questions: Anyone else have leg cramps? Big one in the middle of the night woke me out of my sleep. This should be fun..
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Give my younger and probably current self a bit of slack.
@mb228 we were talking about Charley Horses in another thread recently. They are common in pregnancy. My massage therapist told me this past Saturday that they can be caused by a calcium deficiency, so you might want to have your OB check that out.
Upcoming Appointments: October 16th, really long day. Appointments with MFM and OBGYN
How are you feeling? Miserable. My whole body aches and absolutely no energy at all.
Raves/Rants: Had a nice weekend though I should have listened to my body and stayed home. However Hubby came through and gave me a full body massage, and made dinner! Yummm!
Questions: None
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I don't regret anything that has happened to me but if I were to change something, it would probably be to marry my husband sooner. He is one of the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Re: Group 1 (2/1-2/7) check-in w/o 10/7
Team: Blue 💙
Baby is the size of a(n): it says grapefruit, but I call BS. How can we go from a coconut to a grapefruit? I’m going with a bunch of grapes lol
Upcoming Appointments: October 15th
How are you feeling? The swelling is real! I have to wear compression socks to work every day, and I’m having trouble sleeping. That’s okay though, because baby boy is moving like crazy all the time now.
Raves/Rants: We had a lazy weekend for the first time in I don’t know how long. It was amazing! My husband also got to feel the baby kick really hard, and the look on his face was absolutely priceless 😂
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I would probably tell my ten year old self to stop trying so hard to be the athlete my dad really wanted me to be and instead focus on my natural skills like writing. I shouldn’t have waited until sophomore year of high school to give sports up and start reading and writing more.
Team: Pink
Baby is the size of a(n): Hedgehog
Upcoming Appointments: October 24
How are you feeling? Pretty good. My legs and feet hurt at the end of the day, and I’m gaining weight like crazy.
Raves/Rants: I think I’ve decided not to spend the time and money on a girl nursery. This is our fourth, and although it’s my first girl (and last baby), I can’t justify creating a girl nursery. My youngest will still be in the crib when she gets here, and probably for a while yet. Given that she will be in our room until my youngest moves to a big kid bed, it would basically be him sleeping in the girl nursery. Plus, all of my boys currently occupy the upstairs, which means their stuff has also taken over the nursery and there is nowhere for it to go (I don’t want all the kid/baby crap downstairs; I need some semblance of order and adult decor downstairs). I’m hoping I don’t regret this, but figure I can do an awesome “big girl” room when she is older, and she can help design it.
Questions: None
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I don’t really regret a lot of my past decisions, because they have led me to where I am now and I am generally really happy with my life at the moment. If I could go back in time, I would probably tell myself to stop worrying so much and that things will fall into place as they should.
Team: green
Baby is the size of a(n): same issue as @taylor2020
Upcoming Appointments: next OB appointment is next week Thursday
How are you feeling? Pretty good overall when I am well-rested.
Raves/Rants: Raves - baby is moving so much now which means DH can feel him/her move a lot more. This makes both of us happy. I also had a very productive day working on my capstone yesterday. That doesn't happen often, so I am feeling quite accomplished.
Rants - it is supposed to be around freezing and snow for the next couple of days. These are the times I wonder why I choose to live so far North.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I also don't have many since they have shaped the woman I am now. The couple I might are too personal to share on the internet.
Team: BOY
Baby is the size of a(n): Coconut
Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow
How are you feeling? Overall feeling good. Did too much this weekend and am really sore today. Also don't feel really good today. Crampy stomach, nauseous and just feeling blah.
Raves/Rants: Don't really have one of either today.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Nothing really. Everything I have done has made me who I am today.
Team: pink
Baby is the size of a(n): a bunch of grapes
Upcoming Appointments: 10/16
How are you feeling? Last week really struggled with a lot of hip, back and round ligament pain, but it seems to be a bit better this week.
Raves/Rants: rave- feeling better than I did last week. Lots of baby kicks this afternoon which is always reassuring. Otherwise pretty uneventful week. Rant- exercising is getting so hard and it is mentally killing me. I love the routine and the energy it gives me, and how it’s helped me stay in shape through pregnancy.
Questions:
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? I wouldn’t change anything major, because like all of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today, but I would probably have started running sooner in my life. I wish I’d started back in high school or even when I went off to college. I was 23 when I started but the discipline it has taught me and the healthy lifestyle it has given me is amazing and I always wonder if I had started sooner what kind of shape I would be in.
Team: Pink
Baby is the size of a(n): Coconut
Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow
How are you feeling? Not bad. Uncomfortable sometimes which is scary because I know this is just the beginning. Not thrilled about my newfound stretch marks.
Raves/Rants: Baby is kicking like crazy. I love it! I can actually see her moving across my stomach which is neat and also freaky.
Questions: Anyone else have leg cramps? Big one in the middle of the night woke me out of my sleep. This should be fun..
GTKY: If you could go back in time and change one decision about your life, what would it be? Give my younger and probably current self a bit of slack.