GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)?
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: tall as mr. potato head 🥔
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue
Upcoming Appointments: 17th
How are you feeling?: ok
Rants/Raves: I’m trying to be better at not pretending I’m pregnant, I’ve been eating and trying to drink water again. Even took some bump pics yesterday. Sorry kid 🤷🏻♀️
Questions: natm
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Hmm I want to say a spicy tuna roll, but last time after sushi was super disappointing for a few months not sure why
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Length of a toothbrush? If you say so, Bump… lol
FTM/STM/TTM+: Complicated
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink!
Upcoming Appointments: Wednesday for cervical length scan at MFM, 11/10 at regular OB
How are you feeling?: Tired. Still got insomnia. Emotionally, still pretty anxious, hoping for nothing but good news Wednesday.
Rants/Raves: Baby girl moved so much this weekend I could actually feel her with a hand on my tummy, hoping DH will get to feel her soon.
Questions: Not atm
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Don’t remember this question, but I can’t say I won’t change my mind lol Right now, a nice cheese and veggie sub with some roasted bell peppers sounds pretty good, but I’ve also been craving a good blueberry muffin for the past 2 months and haven’t been able to find any lol I should probably just stop being lazy and make some.
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Belgian Endive?
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Blue 💙
Upcoming Appointments: Anatomy Scan on Wednesday!!! Then OB 17th and GP 29th fir heartbeat check.
How are you feeling?: Still siiiiiick. I'm back to water not staying down so...yay? My knee is still a mess but not swollen any more so I'm happy about that! Emotionally still super stressed but a switch seems to have flipped over this past week and I'm starting to really feel connected to this little guy. I think my brain is starting to believe he might just be coming home with us in a few months...
Rants/Raves: I have been feeling sooooo much movement this past week. Even SO was able to feel a kick from the outside - which is just crazy to me because it's sooooo much earlier than with the girls! Also, I decided on my splurge item for this little boy and ordered a nanit monitor. I won't be able to go to bed with him every time he sleeps since I'll have DD2 to chase around, so I decided a good monitor might help with my anxiety. Oh, and Halloween went soooooo well yesterday. Still not a lot of people participating here this year, but the ones who did went all out with decorations and effects and left the candy outside for the kids to take safely, so it was perfect! The girls were thrilled!
Questions: Not today:)
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Prosciutto, Calebreses salami, brie and crackers. I asked for this after DD2 as well but didn't get it:/ Maybe I'll get it this time...
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: palm is the size of an altoid
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: PINK!
Upcoming Appointments: Nov 22 for OB
How are you feeling?: Good. I’ve been having some annoying headaches. Tylenol has never done anything for my headaches so that’s worthless. Gonna try to chug more water today to see if that helps.
Rants/Raves: Halloween with my toddler was so fun! Last year he was only 4 months old and we were deep into Covid scaries so we did very little. This year we went to the houses on our block and our little guy was just so confused but happy. 😂 Our neighborhood is awesome for Halloween and I am already excited about it for next year.
Questions:natm
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Probably sushi. Also something with cotija cheese.
Pic of our FB announcement in the spoiler.
Total AW post, but we announced on Facebook today with this picture. 😍
@panaceia - Oh I def need to upgrade our monitor, so thanks for the reminder. The nanit looks amazing!! @rachelredhead - cute announcement!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 20 + 5, Due 3-16-22
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Apparently the size of a classic Game Boy!
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Team Blue x 2
Upcoming Appointments: OB 11/15, MFM 12/22
How are you feeling?: Good! Appetite has increased!
Rants/Raves: Spent Halloween weekend with the in-laws, and it was a great time. Getting impatient in feeling some movement. Sometimes, I think it's a kick, but it happens infrequently. Starting to work on a list of what we need to get for the twins, and it's daunting to even think about. Definitely need to work on this so I can keep my eyes open with all of the holiday sales!
Questions:
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Didn't get a true first PP meal last time around, but I would love a really gooey cheeseburger with bacon and avocado. And crispy french fries.
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: big toe is a peppercorn today 😂
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: FO
Upcoming Appointments: anatomy scan is 11/12!! Getting close
How are you feeling?: better than first trimester. Which was horrible. But I still have some bad days. And some evenings where I’m completely exhausted. And still some occasional nausea. I just got done working 3 12+hour hard shifts at work (yay for delivering Halloween babies!) but I am sore from it.
Rants/Raves: thankful my husband cleaned up his usual “dad days” mess in the kitchen. Upset he did no yard clean up because we have SO. MANY. LEAVES.
Questions: natm
GTKY: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? I’m gonna be truthful I haven’t restricted myself as much this time around. I’ve had smart sushi. Not fully cooked meats(steak well done. 🤢) turkey sandwiches, ate a decent amount of seafood on our cruise ins eptwmber, etc. a giant margarita or big glass of wine and sushi. I’ve been on a fish kick lately and find it’s a strange craving but 🤷🏻♀️
@nursejenn5 I am way more lenient this time around. Lunch meat grosses me out right now but I’d eat it if it didn’t. I don’t eat much raw sushi (but we have a place nearby with awesome cooked options) because we’re in Minnesota and I’d just be a little nervous about freshness. But when we go to San Diego in Jan I am pumped to plow through fresh raw sushi!
I also think reasonable alcohol consumption is fine. I have a half glass of wine on occasion.
EDD / Weeks + Days: I just realized I'm 20 weeks today! EDD March 21
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Banana
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Anatomy scan is tomorrow. I have to decide if I want them to check or not!!
Upcoming Appointments: AS tomorrow and biweekly OB on Nov 12 (also when I'll find out AS results)
How are you feeling?: ok! Sciatica is painful. And I've been having tension headaches. I wish Advil was safe. Baby is super mobile. But it's not hourly or regular yet. So I keep panicking a bit.
Rants/Raves: Oh my gosh Halloween was SO much fun! DS's first time Trick or treating! He was terrified at first, but then got super into it! He did so well, and he was adorable and he walked the entire 3km 😅
Questions: when do we start kick counts again?
GTKY: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Haha oh man. If only it could be delivered to the hospital... I want eggs Benedict. If I wouldn't get to see DS for 24+ hours anyway, I want some delicious Eggs Benny. Though...maybe DS will pass his egg challenge in January, and it will be irrelevant haha. But as far as pregnancy restricted foods....I have no issues going without, usually. Sandwich meat is sometimes a craving, but lately...meh. Hospital food generally sucks, and they forgot to feed me last time. So I'm not expecting much. Also, I wonder how DH eats...once I get admitted, he's not allowed to leave the unit until we are discharged (well, if he leaves, he's not allowed to come back). But there is no place to get food on the unit....
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: mango
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: pink
Upcoming Appointments: had our AS today and go back again on Thursday.
How are you feeling?: Still getting the awful headaches (OB thinks it’s pressure related) and now add Braxton Hicks to the mix but still in good spirits. Oh and DS gave me his cold.
Rants/Raves: Couldn’t get a measurement of my cervix which we have been waiting for to alleviate some anxiety. Not only did they have a difficult time finding it, they couldn’t measure it because I was contracting.
Questions: NATM
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? hmmmm...probably sushi.
@goldfishcraker I think we can start kicking counts around 32 weeks if I rember correctly? Also, are you allowed to bring food in? Could your Hbeing a small cooler for himself with food? There is a good court in the maternity wing here buy SO is not a fan so he always just brought food...but if he's not allowed to leave this time sure he'll be bringing a cooler since we'll be there at least 2 days...
@Panaceia and @goldfishcraker At the hospital I had DS, the hubby wasn’t allowed to leave since it was early pandemic so they gave him a meal card to take down to the cafeteria. He seemed to do pretty well with that, I’d say he got more food than I did for sure lol
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: the size of a least weasel? I didn’t even know that was a thing lol
FTM/STM/TTM+: complicated, but I have 1 son who is 3
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: OB on Nov 22
How are you feeling?: Pretty good overall! Some pelvic girdle and hip pain the last few days, even wearing a belly band
Rants/Raves: Anterior placenta has me feeling a little frustrated, and the insomnia is real. The only advantage to being awake for a couple of hours in the middle of the night is that it’s the only time I regularly feel her moving. Actually got a decent thump last night, instead of the tickling pops/flutters I’ve mostly had!
Questions:
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? A medium rare steak, along with an ice cold beer or a glass of wine.
@goldfishcraker when I had DS husband was allowed to order with me from the cafeteria. The nurse basically said there was no limit to what I wanted to order so I should just be “really hungry” every meal and order two meals each time. 😂 I’m hoping this time we can at least get delivery to the hospital because hospital food is not awesome.
@rachelredhead Since our healthcare is covered provincially we are limited to 1 appetizer, 1 entre and 1 dessert per hospital meal...and we can only order 3 meals a day...so we can't order extra:( But that would be sooo nice!
@Panaceia yeah, I’m not expecting that to happen again. I feel like that was what the hospital did earlier in the pandemic out of necessity. I’m guessing we’ll bring a cooler this time for DH and cross our fingers that we can order food in from nearby restaurants. 🤷♀️
@goldfishcraker Ohhh eggs benedict... yum. And I'm so glad you son had a good Halloween. Their joy in all these new experiences makes life so fun.
@nursejenn5 I could have written your "what will you eat" answer lol. I am also have major seafood cravings too! Especially for ceviche which is weird since that isn't something I ate more than a handful of time before. Pregnancy is weird haha.
@jennifer_m21 I'll start a Deals thread! Hopefully there are some good ones coming up that ease the cost of having twins.
@achanceintime I've had an anterior placenta both pregnancies and it sucks. Just give me those big kicks so I can get some peace of mind!
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Mr. Potato Head according to @gembud LOL
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: OB on Nov 12
How are you feeling?: Not great. I didn't check in yesterday because I was so tired. I felt like I had been hit by a truck and just laid on the couch most of the day and attempted to work. I've also had painful cramping that has me worried. I didn't have anything like this with my first so I'm not sure what to make of it.
Rants/Raves: Halloween was fun! I have never been a big Halloween fan, but it is sooooo much better with a kid.
Questions: Nope
GTKY:: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Well l haven't cut anything out besides alcohol, so I'd day a big margarita.
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Baby is the size of a Starbucks venti cup
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink
Upcoming Appointments: Tomorrow!
How are you feeling?: Hungry and achy. I want corn in a cup, but I want the corn to come from a cob and not a can.
Rants/Raves: Not really liking my job, but I don’t know if I can leave and be hired for another job while pregnant 🤔
Questions: NATM
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)?@goldfishcraker I agree! Eggs Benedict for me and eggs over easy. Sushi too of course!
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: idk, apparently they're chunky and measuring a week ahead anyway soooooo
FTM/STM/TTM+: stm
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: green- and all team green-ness still in tact after AS yesterday. I feel like i yelled "we don't want to know" at everyone i saw yesterday.
Upcoming Appointments: none, had AS and OB check yesterday
How are you feeling?: Pretty good! Yesterday's AS went well, we will have to go back for several things, including better views of the spine. Everything else looked normal though. Apparently my anterior placenta is now placenta previa, which could *potentially* cause problems if it is too grown into the wall of the uterus... from what i understand, because i had a previous c-section, that's slightly more likely but still rare. Don't worry, the dr told me the worst case scenario is they'll "have to take the whole uterus out at delivery" but , ya know, nbd lol.
Rants/Raves: Rave that we got some really adorable pics of the baby yesterday and in general, things are looking find. Rant that DD (almost 3yo) got sent home from daycare with hand, foot, mouth disease. I was planning a leisurely day off yesterday including breakfast with DH after the AS. I was dissapointed that didn't happen, but today is worse trying to WFH with a toddler. Send help!
Questions: anyone had placenta previa/accreta? Issues/things i should do or be worried about?
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? A stiff drink, probably wine. I'm a vegetarian so i don't have to cut out a lot of foods, but i do love a drink in the evenings/weekends!
@kgg2241 I had painful cramping with my first, but it was usually due to over activity or not getting enough liquids. This time I've had a lot of really bad round ligament pain, but not cramping. Have you asked your doctor about it? If it's not normal for you during pregnancy I would check I with them just to be sure. I hope it stops soon!
@morgantu no personal experience but I have a few friends who had previa and for all if them it resolved by around 30 or 32 ish weeks. I know the only difference was that they were monitored a little more closely and if it didn't resolve then they would have to have a c-section (or repeat c-section) around 37 weeks. I don't know much about accretia other than that it is more serious...but still manageable. FX it's previa and that it resolves on its own!!!
@morgantu I had placenta Previa with my son, but it resolved by my follow up ultrasound at 28w. My doctor did recommend pelvic rest when it was initially diagnosed, but that was all. FX yours resolves too!
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: Endive - and apparently today is the day we start measuring head to foot instead of head to rump!
FTM/STM/TTM+: TTM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Green - and still so even after the anatomy scan last week!
Upcoming Appointments: I'm doing the NIPT blood draw on Friday, then no appointment until the week after Thanksgiving. But starting then I go WEEKLY for MPP and growth scans. Apparently the guidance has been updated to starting that at 24 weeks now instead of 32/36 weeks. Crazy! My doc joked that if I fail my glucose test I'll be practically living there with her.
How are you feeling?: I have a cold so that's been suck-tastic. I freaked out after the EFI on the scan on Friday, but I'm at peace with the current plan and we'll see what the NIPT shows.
Rants/Raves: Rant that DH threw all the strollers and car seats from the garage in my office last night. Not pleased. But rave that I got a new car on Thursday! I drove a small, 4 door sedan so we couldn't fit 3 car seats in the back. I decided that I wanted a Kia Carnival and a dealer called me Thursday saying someone backed out of a pre-order and it was first come, first serve. Hooray! Now if I could hurry up and learn how to safely park a large vehicle.....
Questions: Anyone else surprised by nipple tenderness still? I don't feel like it lasted this long the other times...
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? No clue. It'll depend on the time of day. With DD it was 6 am and I wanted donuts but got a giant, amazing cinnamon roll. With DS it was 1 pm or so, I think DH brought me Hooters wings. But I can't remember what I'm not supposed to be eating any way, so I'm eating most of the things already.
@Panaceia my brother has the Nanit and loves it! I plan to stick with our original monitor and add a camera, but I will borrow my brother's 4Mom bassinet to use in place of my beloved RNP (which wasn't discontinued until after DS outgrew it). I swear that thing was the only way I got sleep!
@michelle_bird That's so good to hear! I didn't have a monitor at all with DD1 and got a cheap one with DD2 that I didn't really use until she was a year old since DD1 was already old enough to entertain herself if I was with DD2 napping (she was already almost 6). And then it broke...This time I know I won't be able to be with baby all the time like I was with my first so I'm hoping the nanit helps ease my anxiety when I can't be with baby while he's napping etc. And I'm glad you found a replacement for your RnP:) I know many people who said it saved their sanity through the baby stage.
So many posts this week! So hard to reply to each one but briefly- the people struggling with headaches- I had a daily pounding headache on the right side until I let a (trusted) chiropractor adjust my neck. HA was terrible the rest of the day but then completely gone. Nothing since 🙌🏼
Happy for everyone getting good AS news and feeling tons of movement. And commiserating with those still feeling sick.
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: some type of starbucks cup I think.
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink!
Upcoming Appointments: 24wk appt on the 17th
How are you feeling?: Still battling depression which is currently my daily focus. Getting other things done as I have the energy. Soaking in moments with our first before he isn’t an only child anymore, and trying not to stress myself out with the endless number of things I want to get done before baby comes.
Rants/Raves: Had the best Halloween. DS’s first time being able to trick or treat. He is 100% Halloween obsessed. Walked until he literally fell asleep and even went through a Haunted House that was significantly creepy. Went through 3 times before we convinced him to move on 😂
Questions: Anyone have experience with either Hypnobirthing or Hypnobabies? Trying to decide which course to purchase.
GTKY: If my current cravings are any indicator I’ll probably want a bug cheeseburger or a huge veggie pizza. Something hearty for sure.
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: I can never remember to check these!!
FTM/STM/TTM+: stm
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue!
Upcoming Appointments: just had my AS Thursday so my next appt is Dec 2
How are you feeling?: still a little nauseous, but much better than before. Though some of my food aversions are sticking around.
Rants/Raves: I have yet to take a bump pic this time!! Why can’t I remember when I’m dressed for the day? Hopefully I can remember to snap one tomorrow.
Questions: none really.
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? Food just hasn’t really sounded good this whole time, so I’m just looking forward to actually WANTING to eat something!! And like @kgg2241 said, def a frozen margarita from my fav place! Oh wait! That’s it! A meal from my favorite restaurant! I haven’t been able to eat there this whole time bc the thought of it makes me so sick 😭😭
Baby is the size of a(n) / interesting fact: size of an artichoke
FTM/STM/TTM+: STM
Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Girl
Upcoming Appointments: AS 11/23
How are you feeling?: I am feeling a bit more like a human being! I attempted to wean off my Zofran and the nausea/dry heaving came back with a vengeance. Seems like I am on Zofran for the long haul, but I am thankful I am able to be up and out of bed, doing some regular human being things!
Rants/Raves: Rave: I love how active this board is this week! I am thankful for this awesome community!
Questions: None today.
GTKY: I apologize if I already asked this question...my brain is mush today....: What is the first thing you want to eat post delivery (doesn't have to be realistic...just what are you craving the most as your first postpartum meal)? In an ideal world, my favorite GF pasta dish with eggplant and smoked mozzarella and/or a GF cinnamon roll. Or maybe a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. Clearly I am hungry while typing this 🤣
Re: Weekly Check-In 11/1
Don’t remember this question, but I can’t say I won’t change my mind lol Right now, a nice cheese and veggie sub with some roasted bell peppers sounds pretty good, but I’ve also been craving a good blueberry muffin for the past 2 months and haven’t been able to find any lol I should probably just stop being lazy and make some.
Prosciutto, Calebreses salami, brie and crackers. I asked for this after DD2 as well but didn't get it:/ Maybe I'll get it this time...
@rachelredhead - cute announcement!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 20 + 5, Due 3-16-22
a giant margarita or big glass of wine and sushi. I’ve been on a fish kick lately and find it’s a strange craving but 🤷🏻♀️
Sciatica is painful. And I've been having tension headaches. I wish Advil was safe. Baby is super mobile. But it's not hourly or regular yet. So I keep panicking a bit.
Haha oh man. If only it could be delivered to the hospital... I want eggs Benedict. If I wouldn't get to see DS for 24+ hours anyway, I want some delicious Eggs Benny. Though...maybe DS will pass his egg challenge in January, and it will be irrelevant haha.
But as far as pregnancy restricted foods....I have no issues going without, usually. Sandwich meat is sometimes a craving, but lately...meh.
Hospital food generally sucks, and they forgot to feed me last time. So I'm not expecting much.
Also, I wonder how DH eats...once I get admitted, he's not allowed to leave the unit until we are discharged (well, if he leaves, he's not allowed to come back). But there is no place to get food on the unit....
hmmmm...probably sushi.
At the hospital I had DS, the hubby wasn’t allowed to leave since it was early pandemic so they gave him a meal card to take down to the cafeteria.
He seemed to do pretty well with that, I’d say he got more food than I did for sure lol
A medium rare steak, along with an ice cold beer or a glass of wine.
@goldfishcraker Ohhh eggs benedict... yum. And I'm so glad you son had a good Halloween. Their joy in all these new experiences makes life so fun.
@nursejenn5 I could have written your "what will you eat" answer lol. I am also have major seafood cravings too! Especially for ceviche which is weird since that isn't something I ate more than a handful of time before. Pregnancy is weird haha.
@jennifer_m21 I'll start a Deals thread! Hopefully there are some good ones coming up that ease the cost of having twins.
@achanceintime I've had an anterior placenta both pregnancies and it sucks. Just give me those big kicks so I can get some peace of mind!
@rachelredhead Aw I love your announcement! So cute.
@Panaceia @faithmovesmountains So glad you are both feeling more movement!
EDD / Weeks + Days: 22+5/ March 3
EDD / Weeks + Days: 3/20 20+2
@morgantu no personal experience but I have a few friends who had previa and for all if them it resolved by around 30 or 32 ish weeks. I know the only difference was that they were monitored a little more closely and if it didn't resolve then they would have to have a c-section (or repeat c-section) around 37 weeks. I don't know much about accretia other than that it is more serious...but still manageable. FX it's previa and that it resolves on its own!!!
No clue. It'll depend on the time of day. With DD it was 6 am and I wanted donuts but got a giant, amazing cinnamon roll. With DS it was 1 pm or so, I think DH brought me Hooters wings. But I can't remember what I'm not supposed to be eating any way, so I'm eating most of the things already.