Baby Size: Depending on the app... Cauliflower/ Prairie Dog/ Weight of an iPad
Upcoming Appts: 11/13 reg. OB appt
Symptoms/Cravings: I have been having the worst hip pain sleeping and anytime get up from a seated position. Hoping a heated pad will help at work and maybe getting a different pregnancy pillow for sleeping.
Rants/Raves: Rave: After a trip to IKEA/At Home/Homegoods this weekend, the nursery is coming together! Hoping the remaining items will come into place after baby showers in December and January. Rant: The baby's father and I got into a huge fight recently regarding him accepting a job in another state without telling me. I understand I can't force him to stay nearby, but I would've liked a heads up instead of being blindsided by this info.
Questions:
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Bryan Adams's (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. This song immediately transports me to my HS prom
@fallonpartyfor2holy crap, I would be super upset about that! I hope some kind of plan comes together soon
@TennisLove30 I've been drooling on my pillow a lot recently...sleeping beauty indeed.
EDD/W+D: 25w3d
Team: blue + pink
Baby Size: the head of Thor's hammer. (How do we know how big that was?!)
Upcoming Appts: Dec 2nd for glucose test, other blood work, Tdap and Rhogam
Symptoms/Cravings: Lots of baby movement, lots of trouble rolling over at night/getting up. I think I'm hungrier in general, could probably eat just red meat for a while and be OK with that. Have avoided my husband's poptarts so far but no promises for the future...
Rants/Raves: We went to our childbirth class yesterday. I feel like I already knew a lot of stuff from having a medical background and reading things online but it was still a good thing to do. I've also been pretty productive today which always makes me happy
GTKY: INXS Need You Tonight (if I'd been in the UK, it would've been "I think we're alone now" which will now be stuck in my head the rest of the day!)
@fallonpartyfor2 wow what a shady move on his part. Hope you have something set up to make sure he’s going to be paying child support, seeing as how he is literally running away.
@daffodil_shoe I've started talking to a family law attorney. The state of Ohio won't recognize the child until its born, so we're in a holding pattern to file custody and child support paperwork immediately after birth. Just another hurdle, but I'll survive, I'm a woman after all
EDD/W+D: 2/17 26 wks
Team: Pink
Baby Size: Kale
Upcoming Appts: 11/25 GTT, tdap 11/27 high risk ob check up
Symptoms/Cravings: baby flips and stretches/this past week i’ve been craving mandarin oranges and oatmeal
Rants/Raves: Ready for work stress to be over. We are pending a big inspection and I hope they come before the holidays.
Questions: Anyone else having problems waking up at night and not being able to go back to sleep easily?
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? I’m gonna steal the Canada version because i don’t know the US one ; Toto-Africa 😊
@jca217131 yep I would wake up to pee and couldn’t fall back to sleep. That’s why I take Unisom. No longer a problem. I wake to pee, and quickly fall back to sleep.
Upcoming Appts: 11/22 for regular OB, glucose test, ultrasound with MFM and MFM appt
Symptoms/Cravings: Definitely "popped" recently
Rants/Raves: Rants: DD has a cold and was very challenging today. Raves: Went away Saturday-Sunday with mom friends and got a prenatal massage which was amaaaazing
Questions:
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Dire Straits "Money for Nothing". My dad definitely played this song while I was growing up lol
Upcoming Appts: early December for glucose test, TDAP, general OB check in, etc.
Symptoms/Cravings: lots of hip pain at night, which makes getting up super fun. I also sit most of the day, and come home with puffy feet and ankles. Craving ALL the sugar.
Rants/Raves: Rave - I can't get enough of seeing my belly move when he's squirming around in there 😍 It's hard to catch because as soon as I look down he stops. But when I do catch it -- instant grin.
Questions: FTM here and totally freaked out about about his exit strategy. Giving birth sounds horrifying. Having a c-section also sounds horrifying. The recent threads are super helpful so I know what to expect, but give me so much anxiety. I've been pretty lucky to have never had any major medical experiences (no surgeries, never had teeth pulled, not even a cavity!) so this is totally overwhelming. Anyone else completely freaked out?!
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? La Bamba by Los Lobos.
@malloryfrommn keep in mind that a lot of women do this more than once, so it’s all worth it! Honestly, yah contractions hurt like a mother f***er, but the epidural made everything glorious and I felt nothing, not even while pushing. I can truly say I loved pushing, it was fun. I suggest reading Ina May’s “Guide to Childbirth.” It made me feel very zen and confident in my body.
ETA- how could I forget to add...omg the high you will feel when they lay your baby on your chest!! It’s unreal. I wish I could bottle it up. Keep that in mind whenever you feel anxious 🥰
Upcoming Appts: 12/4 with OB for glucose test and a freebie 3D ultrasound. 12/6 to take MORE heart pictures. They got all but 2 views last time.
Symptoms/Cravings: My hips/upper thighs have been killing me. Also get lightheaded quite often.
Rants/Raves: My mom bought us a travel system this past weekend so yay! My DD is 7 so we literally have zero baby things left. I think my in laws will get us some of the big items for Christmas. So grateful!
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
@malloryfrommn, taking a birthing class and a hospital tour may help ease some anxiety. I had an amazing labor and delivery nurse who walked me through everything. I had an epidural and was able to watch the Yankees/Red Sox game and talk with H during labor. Pushing was tiring but with the epi not super painful. I clearly signed up to do it all over again so it wasn’t that bad. And honestly, my recovery wasn’t bad either.
@daffodil_shoe thanks so much for the reassurance! Your experience and perspective is super helpful. I will definitely check out that book - I've been meaning to find something that will better prepare me. Oh, and I can't wait to meet our little guy ❤
@jvk2012 I so appreciate hearing your take on childbirth! I've heard from a few people that the nursing staff are absolutely EVERYTHING. I'm definitely going to sign up for a birthing class and hospital tour. Also, 100% opting for the epidural!!!
Upcoming Appts: chiro tomorrow, midwife in a few weeks
Symptoms/Cravings: I'm exhausted but I'm sure that is situational.
Rants/Raves: Guys I passed my finance & accounting exam yesterday!! My Associates in Reinsurance certification is DONE yay. I studied for four days straight and it was still really difficult. I was straight having DREAMS about math.
Other Rave - I found some really cool clearance wall decor for the nursery at Joanne's of all places! SCORE! And my daughter's school photos came in the mail yesterday they are amazing.
Questions:
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Kool & The Gang, Celebration
@fallonpartyfor2 omg I loved that song when I was a kid. The Robin Hood Prince of Thieves movie was amazing. I'm sorry to hear about the father wanting to move away, that must be heartbreaking. Post photos of the nursery in the nursery thread!! @ibabyloveb87 omg a brunch sprinkle sounds amazing. I can't wait for brunch with prosecco again haha. @TennisLove30 - I've never heard of that song! I wish I would start snoring to pay my husband back for all of his haha. @swiftlet oh no now that song is in my head too. Marginally better than the hot dog dance haha. @jvk2012 - oh Money for Nothing was definitely a hit at our house when I was a kid! 80's music was so awesome. @malloryfrommn - oh please don't go into this experience scared! I second the Ina May book mentioned by @daffodil_shoe a few times. We are literally made to do this!
Me: 38, DH: 36 Married Jan 2008 DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
This is my group and I’ve been lurking instead of answering this week’s post, but wanted to jump in to say hi and a few quick comments
@malloryfrommn the delivery recovery hacks thread totally scared me as a FTM! I’m trying to do some visualization for a successful labor and delivery and how I’ll (hopefully) respond along the way along with what’ll get me through (hopefully). That’s helping a little.
@leksil congratulations! That’s an accomplishment any time let alone while pregnant - we should all get a pass from major life requirements right now.
@fallonpartyfor2 an unannounced move would upset and disappoint me too. Love your positive attitude - just take good care of yourself.
Re: Group 3 (2/15-2/21) Check-in w/o 11/11
Team: Green
Baby Size: Depending on the app... Cauliflower/ Prairie Dog/ Weight of an iPad
Upcoming Appts: 11/13 reg. OB appt
Symptoms/Cravings: I have been having the worst hip pain sleeping and anytime get up from a seated position. Hoping a heated pad will help at work and maybe getting a different pregnancy pillow for sleeping.
Rants/Raves: Rave: After a trip to IKEA/At Home/Homegoods this weekend, the nursery is coming together! Hoping the remaining items will come into place after baby showers in December and January. Rant: The baby's father and I got into a huge fight recently regarding him accepting a job in another state without telling me. I understand I can't force him to stay nearby, but I would've liked a heads up instead of being blindsided by this info.
Questions:
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Bryan Adams's (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. This song immediately transports me to my HS prom
Team: Pink
Baby Size: Cauliflower, Napa Cabbage
Upcoming Appts: Dec 2
Symptoms/Cravings: Not much of anything. Just some baby kicks and rolling
Rants/Raves: My SIL decides to throw me a brunch sprinkle in my hometown! I’m excited. It’s also the same weekend as my birthday so that’ll be fun!
Questions: Nope
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Walk Like an Egyptian by the Bangles 😆
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Team: pink
Baby Size: kale
Upcoming Appts: 11/20 glucose test
Symptoms/Cravings: deli sandwiches
Rants/Raves: I’m getting so big that I’ve started snoring. 😴
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Irene Cara “What a Feeling”
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Team: blue
Baby Size: Zack Morris' brick phone
Upcoming Appts: 11/22 for regular OB, glucose test, ultrasound with MFM and MFM appt
Symptoms/Cravings: Definitely "popped" recently
Rants/Raves: Rants: DD has a cold and was very challenging today.
Raves: Went away Saturday-Sunday with mom friends and got a prenatal massage which was amaaaazing
Questions:
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Dire Straits "Money for Nothing". My dad definitely played this song while I was growing up lol
Team: Blue 💙
Baby Size: baby's fist is the size of a popcorn.
Upcoming Appts: early December for glucose test, TDAP, general OB check in, etc.
Symptoms/Cravings: lots of hip pain at night, which makes getting up super fun. I also sit most of the day, and come home with puffy feet and ankles. Craving ALL the sugar.
Rants/Raves: Rave - I can't get enough of seeing my belly move when he's squirming around in there 😍 It's hard to catch because as soon as I look down he stops. But when I do catch it -- instant grin.
Questions: FTM here and totally freaked out about about his exit strategy. Giving birth sounds horrifying. Having a c-section also sounds horrifying. The recent threads are super helpful so I know what to expect, but give me so much anxiety.
I've been pretty lucky to have never had any major medical experiences (no surgeries, never had teeth pulled, not even a cavity!) so this is totally overwhelming. Anyone else completely freaked out?!
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? La Bamba by Los Lobos.
ETA- how could I forget to add...omg the high you will feel when they lay your baby on your chest!! It’s unreal. I wish I could bottle it up. Keep that in mind whenever you feel anxious 🥰
Team: Blue!
Baby Size: Kale? Random.
Upcoming Appts: 12/4 with OB for glucose test and a freebie 3D ultrasound. 12/6 to take MORE heart pictures. They got all but 2 views last time.
Symptoms/Cravings: My hips/upper thighs have been killing me. Also get lightheaded quite often.
Rants/Raves: My mom bought us a travel system this past weekend so yay! My DD is 7 so we literally have zero baby things left. I think my in laws will get us some of the big items for Christmas. So grateful!
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Team: pink
Baby Size: a bowling pin
Upcoming Appts: chiro tomorrow, midwife in a few weeks
Symptoms/Cravings: I'm exhausted but I'm sure that is situational.
Rants/Raves: Guys I passed my finance & accounting exam yesterday!! My Associates in Reinsurance certification is DONE yay. I studied for four days straight and it was still really difficult. I was straight having DREAMS about math.
Other Rave - I found some really cool clearance wall decor for the nursery at Joanne's of all places! SCORE! And my daughter's school photos came in the mail yesterday they are amazing.
Questions:
GTKY- What was the #1 song in your country the day you were born? Kool & The Gang, Celebration
@fallonpartyfor2 omg I loved that song when I was a kid. The Robin Hood Prince of Thieves movie was amazing.
I'm sorry to hear about the father wanting to move away, that must be heartbreaking. Post photos of the nursery in the nursery thread!!
@ibabyloveb87 omg a brunch sprinkle sounds amazing. I can't wait for brunch with prosecco again haha.
@TennisLove30 - I've never heard of that song! I wish I would start snoring to pay my husband back for all of his haha.
@swiftlet oh no now that song is in my head too. Marginally better than the hot dog dance haha.
@jvk2012 - oh Money for Nothing was definitely a hit at our house when I was a kid! 80's music was so awesome.
@malloryfrommn - oh please don't go into this experience scared! I second the Ina May book mentioned by @daffodil_shoe a few times. We are literally made to do this!
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
@malloryfrommn the delivery recovery hacks thread totally scared me as a FTM! I’m trying to do some visualization for a successful labor and delivery and how I’ll (hopefully) respond along the way along with what’ll get me through (hopefully). That’s helping a little.
@leksil congratulations! That’s an accomplishment any time let alone while
pregnant - we should all get a pass from major life requirements right now.
@fallonpartyfor2 an unannounced move would upset and disappoint me too. Love your positive attitude - just take good care of yourself.
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18" so in love
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
Also thank you for the reassurance. My new mantra going into the final weeks will be "we are literally made to do this." 💪