October 2021 Moms
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Weekly Check-in 03.22
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Estimated Due Date/Weeks + Days:
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of:
FTM/STM/TTM+:
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?:
Rants/Raves:
Questions:
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it?
Re: Weekly Check-in 03.22
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a peanut M&M!
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM (totally had to edit my post because I accidentally put FTM. The pregnancy brain is real)
Upcoming appointments: this Thursday!!!!!!! FINALLY!
How are you feeling?: waves of nausea off and on all day, the fatigue seems to be improving
Rants/Raves: Rant - It's supposed to rain all week, which is putting a damper on my plans to take frequent afternoon walks. Rave - I FINALLY HAVE MY FIRST OB APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK! I feel like I've been waiting forever.
Questions: for those of you planning to get the covid vaccine during pregnancy, how far along were you when you got your shot(s)? Or if you are waiting, how far along do you plan to be when you get it? I'm getting so anxious about not being vaccinated yet.
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? I would go wild at The Container Store and buy all the organizing tools to revamp the kitchen pantry and every cabinet, drawer, and closet in my house.
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: peach
FTM/STM/TTM+: Baby number 3!
Upcoming appointments: not for a few weeks, go back at 15 weeks
How are you feeling?: finally coming out of the hole that is the first 12 weeks
Rants/Raves: debating with DH about finding out the sex. Neither can decide
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? I don’t know. Probably on something for the farm... maybe put it away for a hotel trip whenever Covid in Canada calms down. 🤷♀️
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: cherry
FTM/STM/TTM+: 3rd baby!
Upcoming appointments: none this week.
How are you feeling?: awful. I hate this. I want to be done with pregnancy. Is it October yet?!?!?!
Rants/Raves: See above! So.many have it worse than I do, but I'm freaking miserable.
Questions:
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? Is probably hoard it away in savings to be honest. We want to move soon, so I'd love to have some cash to spare to spruce up the new place to my liking once it happens.
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a cherry!
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: Not until 4/12 for the NT scan. Also planning to have NIPT blood draw that week but probably a few days later. Having issues determining insurance coverage and NIPT has a discount program through LabCorp if not covered, so I want to make sure the NT goes through insurance first. What a pain.
How are you feeling?: no symptoms really other than fatigue. I’ve had insomnia the past few days too which comes in bursts, so that doesn’t help the fatigue.
Rants/Raves: This is my last week of work before spring break!! We are visiting my MIL next week and planning to share our news then. We already told my parents, so we’ll tell the rest of our immediate family once MIL knows.
Questions: none
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? We are planning to replace our bedroom furniture (upgrade to a king size bed) and move our current furniture to our 1 empty bedroom that is currently my WFH office. I won’t need an office at home next year (we HOPE!), plus with the new baby coming it is a good time to have a bed in every room. $1000 won’t cover it though (planning to use our stimulus money!) but that could cover the new mattress! I want one that doesn’t shake the whole bed when my husband flops around all night long 🤣
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a macron cookie 🍪
FTM/STM/TTM+: first time mama 😊
Upcoming appointments: my second appointment is this Friday, hoping to hear the heartbeat with a Doppler! 🥰
How are you feeling?: okay. I’ve noticed my nausea decreasing, and have started using Pepcid for my intense heartburn. Seems to be working way better than tums or maalox. I’ve been becoming increasingly dizzy, and struggle to stand for extended periods of time without getting really tired and lightheaded. My tummy is definitely swollen or bloated. Also my tailbone and lower back have been aching, I can tell things are moving around.
Rants/Raves: been craving sushi, so hubby took us to my fave place yesterday and I got some delish cooked rolls! 🥰 rant, I’ve been super moody and emotional lately and am trying to watch my lippyness around DH Lolol
Questions: thoughts on the 3 in 1 cribs? I saw one yesterday- bassinet, crib, and toddler bed.
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? Oh gosh, probably spend it on baby stuff right now or save it up!!
@vampirina, I know what you mean about just being ready for it to be over, even though others have it worse. I'm not nearly as sick as I was with my DD, but I still feel nauseous off and on all day long. It's as mentally draining as it is physically. I'm just tired of feeling like crap, and I feel guilty that my H and my DD aren't getting my best self.
@grangerhp37, have fun telling all the family! Are you doing any kind of special reveal, or just telling people?
@madiirosee, I'm so sorry you are having tailbone issues already. I had horrible tailbone problems with my DD. Highly recommend getting a donut pillow for wherever you spend a lot of time sitting (office desk chair, the car if you have a long commute, etc.) The donut pillow helps a lot! Also in my non-medical opinion, I recommend getting regular massages. It did nothing to help my tailbone, but that kind of pain in the a$$ (pun intended, haha) means you deserve a treat. Massages, pedicures, etc. Whatever is your thing, I support it!
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: gummy bear
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: apparently tomorrow now.
How are you feeling?: really long and stressful update in spoiler to save space.
Rants/Raves: We moved DD into her new room this weekend and she loves it. Everything is the same except the location and wall color but she is pretty pumped and I think it’s so sweet! Rant to everything in the spoiler.
Questions: prayers?
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? Responsible purchase: a mattress. Responsible investment: pay off a student loan. Frivolous spending: shopping spree!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: guitar pick
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: not until 4/9
How are you feeling?: Better than I have been. I feel like I had more energy this past weekend than I have in a long time!
Rants/Raves: @galentine sort of goes with your question, but raving about my vaccine appointment on Thursday - but then. But then the possibility of fever and still being in the first trimester is a bit scary. Though I know the risk of COVID during pregnancy is much worse so I know it'll all work out.
Questions: none
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? We're looking at new cars, so probably towards that or DS' college fund.
@g_mama_2012 - If you are unsure, don't find out. You can always change your mind and find out later, but that does not work in reverse.
@madiirosee - we had a 2 in 1 crib to toddler bed (they call it 4 in 1 for day bed and full bed too) and it was great for us. I've never heard of a 3 in 1 with bassinet. I dont' think it wouldn't work well for us based on available space, but I like the idea.
Estimated Due Date/Weeks + Days: 10/10, 11+1
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: Bee hummingbird; he now has a sense of smell
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: April 5th, then we are doing a boutique ultrasound so DH and DS can go. It sounds like most of my appointments will include an ultrasound since I'm high risk, so I'm looking forward to that.
How are you feeling?: Almost normal as long as I don't eat too much.
Rants/Raves: I love my midwife! She emailed me the results of my NIPT at 6PM on Tuesday (within an hour of the report being available to her) and the report wasn't uploaded to the portal for me to view until 6AM on Thursday. Above and beyond what she needed to do, but she knew I was stressing about it.
Questions: none
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? It would go into savings for a new house. If I had to spend it on something tangible though, it would be a shed and a doggy door.
@gingermama29, ooooh what cars are you guys considering? I've been toying with the idea of a new car, too. I like the Buick Enclave, but I'm wondering if I should test drive a minivan too, in case we end up going for baby #3. I feel like a van would be a requirement with 3 kids 😂
@aztecash, agreed - I wish I could wait and get the shot later so the baby would get more protection as well. But I think it's too important for me to get it sooner to protect myself. I'm tentatively waiting until I hit 2nd trimester, unless my doctor convinces me to get it sooner (which would not be a difficult task at this point).
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a really big cherry 🍒
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: March 25th for OB appointment: US, check-up and NIPT draw
How are you feeling?: the same. I’m still unable to keep much of anything down, I’m very dehydrated and just trying to make it through. I’m very tired of sticking myself with a needle in my abdomen every day; I’ve got little bruises and swelling all over.
Rants/Raves: I’m very thankful to have made it to this point.
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My SO is driving me insane. I’m very irritable because I’m so sick and barely holding it together. I’m just finding myself so annoyed and it’s really hard to not be snippy. I need to try harder.
I just figured out I won’t get paid FMLA (I’m in California) because I’ve been on disability for HH since I got pregnant. I’m planning on trying to go back to work mid-April but by the time I deliver I won’t have enough hours accrued to get the benefit (1,250). I want to take this opportunity to get a different job and actually have applied a bunch of places and have an interview....but I also have Aflac hospital indemnity insurance and could get disability after delivery with my current. Conundrum 🤦🏼♀️
Questions: None!
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it?
I’d buy a secondhand Ergobaby 360 and swing and a new Maxi Cosi Mico AP infant seat.
@g_mama_2012 Did you find out the sex with your other kids? I personally felt like knowing the sex with my first helped me to connect with baby, at least to use pronouns instead of just “it”. But I’m trying to stick to mostly neutral baby things this time around anyway so it really doesn’t make a difference to me when we find out, other than just wanting to know!
@vampirina I’m sorry you’re so miserable. I hope second tri is an improvement in a few weeks!!
@madiirosee We have a convertible crib for my DD, but I don’t think we’ll be using the toddler bed part any time soon. The plan is for DD to move to her own room with the queen mattress that’s already in there (we will get a lower bed frame) and then baby will take over the crib. So I guess we will only use the toddler bed conversion for our last baby if we stick with that plan? Otherwise we’d end up buying multiple cribs.
@chindimples04 I’m sorry to hear about that stressful rollercoaster of emotions! I hope you can get a scan quickly and all is well.
@gingermama46 Glad to hear you’re feeling more energized!! The warmer weather is definitely helping me feel better.
@aztecash I’m glad you were able to get your NIPT results quickly!!
@mac-n-cheese I hope your nausea subsided soon and that your US goes well this week!
@chindimples04 I’m so very sorry you are dealing with the UTI, an incompetent lab order and the abnormal results. Hopefully everything check out great tomorrow. I’ll be thinking of you.
@aztecash that’s so exciting to have your NIPT results back already! It sounds like you have a wonderful midwife.
@madiirosee I got a crib from PBK with my first and also bought the toddler rail. I wish I had gotten her a convertible crib that could go to a full size bed instead. It would’ve been much easier and cost effective especially since there is a significant gap between DD and my current pregnancy. I have a Halo bassinet from my first and am planning on reusing the crib and bassinet with this one.
We built my DD one of those house frame beds that are so popular that will last awhile: she’s 5 and a petite 32 lbs!
@grangerhp37 thank you for the well wishes. The support means so much to me!
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: strawberry 🍓
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM I have a DS who will be 3 in May
Upcoming appointments: 4/5 for my 12 week US and NT
How are you feeling?: nausea is slowly getting better but exhaustion is still raging. Also seasonal allergies starting up and I’m not about it
Rants/Raves: We get our sneakpeek results back tomorrow
Questions: what prenatal are you taking?
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? I would probably go away for the weekend with the family somewhere
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a strawberry!
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: I had one today & got my first ultrasound!! But I have an appointment tomorrow with midwives at a birthing center because I'm considering swapping to there!
How are you feeling?: I'm feeling okay! Really tired & still some nausea, food aversions & acid reflux.. it does seem to be easing up some though!
Rants/Raves: I got some baby stuff in the mail lately! Including a solly baby wrap! I didn't baby wear with my first & I'm excited about it! I also ordered some maternity overalls that I'm excited to get & hoping they don't disappoint me!
Questions: none
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? New kitchen counters or a bigger fence for our dog... or more baby stuff/ maternity clothes
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a prune
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Upcoming appointments: I have one today!
How are you feeling?: Okay. Tired. A little nauseated, but nothing too bad.
Rants/Raves: really excited for my appointment today! I hope I get an ultrasound, but I will be happy just hearing the heartbeat.
Questions: any of you breastfeeding through pregnancy?
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? I'd save it or put it toward house repairs (boring!). Or maybe rent a beach house for a few days.
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: a lime!? That seems way too big
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM, DD turned 3 last weekend and DS is 4
Upcoming appointments: April 2
How are you feeling?: Good! I’ve discovered the key to not getting sick every evening is to not eat anything remotely heavy after 4. If I eat a salad for dinner or roasted veggies, I’m good. Which means I should put these chips and salsa away right now since it’s 4:15 😂
Rants/Raves: Rave! My daughters virtual 3rd birthday was so fun! She had a live puppet show and a lot of friends and family joined from all over the country and it was so fun! We also saw my ILs for the first time since December 2019 (minus a social distanced outdoor mask meeting for 30 minutes). They both have both doses now and we are very strict with taking covid precautions so decided to have them over. My kids were in absolute heaven to hug them and be near them. It was amazing. I feel so refreshed and reset.
Questions: How do I get protein when all meat makes me sick and so do eggs? Before I always ate eggs and chicken, everyday, and I cannot stand those now or any meat at all. I need to have more protein in my life.
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? There’s obviously a lot of responsible things I could do with it
but besides that kind of stuff, I would buy ALL the maternity active leggings from Old Navy 🤣🤣 in reality, this is my last baby and I should not spend much on maternity clothes I won’t be able to use again, but I want to!! I’m on the verge of getting a maternity swimsuit right now because I’ve never been pregnant in the summer!
@kitandcat Have you tried nuts? I know they won't be sufficient for your protien needs, but walnuts especially are a great source of protien and omega-3s. You could also try Ensure or other protien shakes. Ooh, and cheese. Good luck!
@madiirosee we got the 4 in 1 crib and love it! I haven’t heard of the 3 in 1 but we recently transitioned DS from his crib to toddler bed and it was super easy. Also cheaper to just have to purchase the side bar and not a whole new bed.
Interesting Baby Fact/Baby is the size of: strawberry
FTM/STM/TTM+:
Upcoming appointments: NIPT tomorrow and check up next week
How are you feeling?: tired and hungry. And actually sick of being hungry haha I feel like I eat so much! Also started having random pains in my lower pelvis on one side. Seems early to have round ligament in pain.
Rants/Raves: rant: the place near me that does NT scans isn’t doing them because of covid. My hcg levels were at 133k at 6 weeks, which is pretty high. Had a scan and wasn’t molar but apparently the other thing it could be is Down syndrome. I’m kind of furious they aren’t doing the scans and my doctor gave me nowhere else to go. Said the NIPT test is basically the same.
Questions:
GTKY: If you had $1000 burning a hole in your pocket, how would you spend it? A super nice stroller
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC #1 | June '18-August '18 | DD | Born April 21, 2019 | Due May 10, 2019
TTC#2 | June '20-February '21 | DS | Due October 27, 2021