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December 2023 Moms
dmcg17
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Weekly Check-In 10/2
dmcg17
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EDD/Weeks + days:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink:
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
Baby is the size of a(n):
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink:
Upcoming appointments:
How are you feeling?
Raves/Rants:
Questions:
Re: Weekly Check-In 10/2
Baby is the size of a(n): Bike Helmet
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 🩷
Upcoming appointments: Had a check-up this morning and got my updated TDAP vaccine. Next one is a growth ultrasound on 10/16. I can't wait to see her again!
How are you feeling? Excited for my next appointment and still anxious about getting things done. Physically, the heartburn is killing me and I'm not sleeping well, but other than that I'm feeling good.
Raves/Rants: Had a brainstorming session this weekend with my husband about getting the nursery done and we're not totally on the same page with things. I want to paint (the room is currently a blue-ish gray and I want it actual gray), take everything office related out, and really make the room hers. He says we don't really need to paint and thinks we should leave the pull-out couch and my desk in there but just shift things around so there's enough room for her crib and dresser since she's not gonna know anyway. Needless to say, we didn't get any actual work done and kinda decided to measure things out and see how much room we actually have in the room. Plus, we're also waiting to see what we get from the baby shower to see how that affects things...but that's not until Oct. 29.
Questions: Anyone have any suggestions for heartburn other than Tums?
Baby is the size of an eggplant
Team blue
Upcoming appointment: passed my glucose last week and met with an obgyn in the practice. Will see her again next Thursday
How are you feeling: ok. We went camping this weekend and stayed in a yurt with a "mattress." I was really achy and crampy yesterday lol feeling better today
Raves: OBGYN really eased my mind about the scheduled c-section. I can bring my own music and once baby is out if I'm still feeling panicky they can give me some Valium 👏👏👏.
Also my shower is this weekend!!! I'm so excited! I'm ready to get the rest of this baby gear in my house and organized.
Questions: none really.
@dmcg17 I've been taking Tums and trying to watch what I eat. It seems worse after caffeine and also after anything fatty. Oh and tomatoes 😭
Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
Beta confirmed 8/22
EDD 5/1/17
Baby is the size of a(n): Acorn Squash
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: pink
Upcoming appointments: check up October 12
How are you feeling? Tired oh so tired. Heartburn comes and goes but seems to be tolerable. I am not sleeping well, I wake up roughly every two hours, either my hips hurt or I'm overheating. I am pretty productive in the morning but at 2-3pm I hit a wall and I'm exhausted, it makes me feel lazy! 😕
Raves/Rants: We put our travel system together this past weekend! Pretty happy with it I think. My husband put a clipped a teddy bear in it and has been pushing it around lol it's pretty cute! We also started our hospital bag.
Questions: Anyone else feeling this tried?
@dmcg17 My husband and I have been having similar disagreements. I think this whole journey is going to be a real test or patience and understanding. We talked about it this weekend how we need to really listen to each other and try not to take things too personal when we disagree on how things are going to be done. We are both on the same team and ultimately we are both doing our best. I'm on your side though lol I would want a dedicated room for the baby too! We had a disagreement on the colours to paint the room. We decided to go with the colours he wanted and I actually really like it! Maybe you can leave the room the colour it is but move the desk and couch? 🤷🏼♀️
As for the heartburn I was given a tip last week. When I feel the heartburn starting eat a scoop of chocolate ice cream hahaha. It does seem to work and I always welcome an excuse to eat ice cream! 😅
Baby is the size of a(n): head of lettuce?
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: team pink
Upcoming appointments: general checkup was supposed to be today but got rescheduled for Wednesday
How are you feeling? In general good, but fatigue is starting up again.
Raves/Rants: Raves - excited to have family start flying in next week for the baby shower on the 21st. Starting to take classes at the hospital this week and next week (I read a few books to prepare but it’s been months so it’ll be nice to get a refresher by taking the classes).
Questions: none at the moment
@nerakh246 I’m having the same issue when it comes to sleep. Constantly being woken up to use the restroom or my hips throbbing (feels like I have to switch sides every 15 minutes). It’s hard to adjust to at first but I started using a bed wedge pillow and propping myself up even more with pillows so I’m elevated and not sleeping entirely on my back. Sleeping while sitting up is not ideal but it helps with the hip pain and able to get a couple hours of decent sleep that way.
Baby is the size of a(n): asparagus
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: Team Blue 💙🩵💙🩵
Upcoming appointments: 32 week OB visit
How are you feeling? Pretty good! Definitely feeling heavier and a little more sore in my hips and lower back the odd time. But my energy levels are staying strong so far so I am taking advantage of that. Disrupted sleep seems to be the norm now as I always have to get up to pee once in the middle of the night. Baby boy likes to have a dance party once I get back into bed so that usually keeps me up for a little while before I fall back to sleep. I'm trying to rest when I can.
Raves/Rants: I am so impressed with how much he moves around. Everyday, usually in the evening, he squirms a lot and I love watching my belly move around and feeling him shift, stretch and kick me. Some movements near my sides and ribs are slightly uncomfortable but I always smile when it happens because I love that he is so active and how often I can connect with him everyday.
DS#2 due 25 April 2019
EDD/Weeks + days: 31 + 2
Baby is the size of a(n): eight big Mac's stacked?
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 💚
Upcoming appointments: ob appointment tomorrow! Cardiologist and high risk clinic next week!
How are you feeling? Like I've been run over by a truck and keep vomiting. My sister has been telling me that I'm eating unfriendly foods, but her route is eating very limited foods. People around me have stopped letting me do things, which is weird, but also appreciated. A seat collapsed from under me and I fell. it really freaked me out since baby didn't kick for a while after that, and I started cramping, but after a few hours, the cramping stopped and the baby gave some reassuring kicks (and has been VERY active since then)
Raves/Rants: my sister in law had a baby girl a few days ago!
Everyone thought she was having a boy!
She hasn't named the baby yet (what is she waiting for??) Her and my husband's grandmother passed recently, and was very loved by everyone. My husband and I also love his grandmother's name and decided that if we have a girl, we'd name her after his grandma. But now we're not sure if his sister will do the same! I feel like it's not right to name my child the same name as their cousin who is just a few weeks apart from them! My husband doesn't care so much and doesn't think it's wrong if they share a name.
Now I'm hoping that she chooses a different name (she prefers more modern names) or that we have a boy!
Questions: I've been getting these heat flashes every so often-normal?
Baby is the size of a(n): Asparagus 🌳
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: Pink 🩷
Upcoming appointments: Monday Oct 9
How are you feeling? Really Tired, Drained, Uncomfortable etc…
Raves/Rants: First, I want to thank everyone for all the well wishes in previous update. It is truly needed at this time.
It’s starting to look like I may be a November Mama although I’m due Dec 5th. This past Sunday I couldn’t keep anything down not even water to the point I started vomiting blood. Went to the ER and had to be admitted my hemoglobin was a 9. The OB ER doctor that was on Sunday night was not that great. When I arrived I went to the regular ER and the called up to the OB ER to find out if she wanted me up there and she rejected me. The regular ER doctor saw me and admitted me. He then had to get me transfer right to the person who originally rejected me. 😒 Once on the OB floor the doctor comes in and belittled me as if I didn’t know the difference between vomiting blood or if it was just streaks of blood. She then says that the regular ER notified her that my hemoglobin was a 9 and she would just observe me overnight. My Blood pressure was 79/54 and my heart rate was over a 100 and She never called my OB! My OB wasn’t the on call doctor for her practice but just so happen to wake up and find out I was there she came in at 6 AM to see me and ordered my labs be taken over. My hemoglobin went down to 8.2. From all of the vomiting I tore a little hole in my esophagus which caused the bleeding. I ended up getting a blood transfusion. I was kept there until yesterday afternoon and now I’m home resting. I missed my OB appointment obviously 🙄 so now I’m rescheduled for Monday. I’m just really tired now and trying not to stress or worry.
Questions: none.
Baby is the size of a(n): Coconut
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 💚
Upcoming appointments: Check up & TDAP vaccine tomorrow!
How are you feeling? I’m feeling pretty good this week, other than being exhausted and scatter brained all of the time! Things are definitely starting to get heavier, and I’m experiencing some pelvic discomfort… but makes sense as baby is weighing about a pound ahead of schedule (in the 91st percentile!)
Raves/Rants: I’m working on my birth plan and postpartum plan… including the visits from family. I’m a bit nervous that it’s going to ruffle some feathers when we share, but hoping for the best, and trying to make the best decisions for our family/ baby! Also, had a dream last night that we had a toddler boy who was named one of the names we’re seriously considering… kinda freaky!!
EDD/Weeks + days: 30+6 12/7
Baby is the size of a(n): Zucchini!
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: Blue 💙
Upcoming appointments: general checkup next Thursday
How are you feeling? I’m tired. Baby has been moving a bunch, he’s actually much more active than my oldest son. Sometimes he will stretch while sideways and it hurts but so cute to see! My hips and pelvic hurt but it is what it is. The bath and a good soak In some Epsom salts seem to help. I feel you ladies on feeling hot at night. My husband looks at me sideways when I set the thermostat to 69 but I’m an incubator 😂
Raves/Rants: We are gearing up for the move. Not sure if I’m nesting or just a random burst of energy but I am packing like a mad woman lol. I do what I can but it’s still frustrating because my back and knees and hips still take a toll and I have to rest
Honestly Ice water or just room temp water has helped me with the acid reflux but those tums help when it’s real bad
Raves/Rants: I miss sleeping on my back 😫
@sweetleeyah that's terrible! I'm so sorry you had to go through that and deal with an imbecile er dr. Thank God your Ob came first thing in the am!
Baby is the size of a(n): Eggplant
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 💙
Upcoming appointments: Glucose test Oct. 13
How are you feeling? Drained, exhausted, and constipated. My boobs and bump are feeling so heavy and causing me lower back, hip, and leg pain.
Raves/Rants: I’m sooooo happy to reach FINAL trimester!
Questions: Anyone else tired of being pregnant? Lol
Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
Beta confirmed 8/22
EDD 5/1/17