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December 2023 Moms
dmcg17
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Weekly Check-In 10/30
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 10/30
Baby is the size of a(n): bunch of celery
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: pink
Upcoming appointments: regular checkup on Wednesday. Meet and greet with a pediatrician on Friday
How are you feeling? Exhausted!! Also feel like I’m getting sick (in laws have been in town and they have been going all over the place)
Raves/Rants: husbands getting ready to pain the nursery next week. Finally!
in laws have been in town and causing more stress than help. Hope it’s not a sign of what’s to come when they visit once the baby is born.
Baby is the size of a(n): Tickle Me Elmo
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 🩷
Upcoming appointments: Follow-up growth ultrasound on 11/14
How are you feeling? Super anxious! We painted (mostly - my husband is going to do touchups this afternoon) and had our baby shower this weekend, so now we have a car FULL of stuff that I need to go through and organize and we need to start putting furniture together. At least now I know the stuff we still need, so I'm putting together a cart that we can use our gift cards and stuff on. Also, my husband is going to be up at his parents' house this weekend to help them renovate their house, so I'm going to be doing a lot of stuff on my own this weekend.
Raves/Rants: In addition to just being anxious over all of the stuff we need to do to prepare, I just had a check-up appt. today and they measured my belly at 37 weeks...so it looks like she's not slowing down in the growth department. It's looking like we'll probably have to induce early or they said she might just decide to come early on her own. 😬
Questions: Anyone else feeling completely unprepared?
Baby is the size of a(n): 3 expo markers stacked
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: Blue
Upcoming appointments: 11/9
How are you feeling? The constant back pain is starting to get to me, but if I lay down then I have hip pain (go figure). Definitely more tired - and I don't know about the rest of you but I am also so tired of people telling me to "sleep while you can".
Raves/Rants: I have this constant nagging feeling like the baby could arrive any day. I am not sure if it is just nesting (that kicked in weeks ago for me) or if it is just the fact that this boy is constantly pushing on my cervix and is sitting low.
Questions: Only to do left on my list is to create some frozen meals. Anyone have any good lists? I know I should try for healthy post partum to help with milk supply but I also want food that will hopefully taste good
@dmcg17- I have been on the other side of the spectrum and probably over prepared (driving my husband crazy). What I keep reminding myself is that the baby just needs you! If the nursery isn't perfect, if you are behind on chores, whatever it is- it will all be okay and you can get to it eventually. Not sure if that's doing much for me but I hope it can help you! I have also started reading daily pregnancy affirmations to stay relaxed and to be excited for the little peanut to be born. We are all in this together!
Baby weighs as much as 2 ukuleles
Team blue
Upcoming appointment next week for 34 weeks, phone appointment for hospital registration next week
How are you feeling: generally anxious all the time
Raves/rants: Today I learned I won a formula scholarship for breast cancer survivors! I'm so happy! It will cover formula for a year ❤️.
Also got my c section scheduled!! Baby will be born Nov 30 at 37 weeks (unless I go earlier)
Questions: none really
@benderisgreat12-23 I've been making double batches of things we like to eat and freezing them. I made an extra meatloaf, swedish meatballs, alfredo chicken and broccoli stuffed shells, and some soup. I know people will bring me some meals, so I don't want to do too much, but it is nice to have a few things!
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): bunch of celery
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: Pink
Upcoming appointments: Thursday with a breastfeeding class, next Tuesday for my 34w check up
How are you feeling? Good, starting to get tired after little things.
Raves/Rants: (Rant) We are still in the process of finishing our second floor so baby’s room isn’t ready and might not be by the time she’s here. She’s also measuring small so my doctor is thinking about an induction which I really don’t want. But I want the best for baby, so if that’s what I have to do, I will for her.
Baby is the size of a(n): mini poodle
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink:💚💚💚💚
Upcoming appointments: too many to count!! Had a nst today, an ob appointment in two days, and next week, I have three appointments and we've scheduled 2x a week nsts until due date!!! My calendar is wild and I think that itself will put me into labor! Mind, baby is doing extremely well, so all this extra monitoring is very annoying... Especially when a 7am "quick" appointment gets me home at 10 (only a fifteen minute drive!)
How are you feeling? Tired. Decided to walk to the grocery yesterday instead of working out at home, and fell apart just from carrying the groceries... Par for the course!
Thankfully, aside from being in the bathroom five times a night, my sleep has been pretty good, which I am so grateful for!
I'm also so grateful that baby has been passing all tests with flying colors, and is super active, making nsts a breeze!
Keeping up with work has been a real struggle... I thought I was ready to wave the white flag in the first trimester, but now I'm really really done... I know the first two months of baby's life also lacks sleep, but I'm looking forward to not juggling work in the middle!
Heartburn is still evil, but I haven't vomited in a week, which is a record!!
Raves/Rants: it's always about too many appointments... But otherwise excited to meet our little one! S/he will be so loved by us!
Questions: car seat/stroller dilemma...I get so many recommendations, but most end in buying a stroller/snap n go equivalent for the first few months, and then getting another for after...I really really don't want to get two strollers... Anybody have recommendations? Will be in and out of car a lot but will also want to walk with baby
Baby is the size of a(n): cabbage
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 💚
Upcoming appointments: Friday! A check in ultrasound just due to a slightly enlarged kidney. But not too worried, have been told it’s quite common.
How are you feeling? Already ready to have my body back 😭 major acid reflex and hip/pelvic pain while sleeping.
Raves/Rants: finally ordered all our diapers! We are going to try to cloth diaper 😳 I’m pretty excited for them to come in!
Questions: no questions
@chelleylin after much debate… we went with the Chicco 30 keyfit. We forgives middle price range and excellent safety ratings… and we bought a second base
@nerakh246 I feel like I'm going crazy lol maybe it's 33 weeks? I saw my friends newborn tonight and had a legit panic attack after they left! Like OMG I'm about to have one of those again! My hormones have been crazy this week. I've been crying a lot and actually feeling a little depressed which isn't typical for me. Ugh. So ready for my body to get back to baseline!
Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
Beta confirmed 8/22
EDD 5/1/17
DS#2 due 25 April 2019
DS#2 due 25 April 2019
EDD/Weeks + days: 35 weeks! 12/07
Baby is the size of a(n): pineapple 🍍
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 💙
Upcoming appointments: GBS and ultrasound next Thursday to see if he’s head down
How are you feeling? I’m feeling pretty good besides the carpal tunnel. My energy is typically low in the afternoon but I rest when I can!!
Raves/Rants: I totally feel you guys on not feeling prepared. We had our shower last week and almost everything we need but it’s still such a mess and I have almost no energy to deal with all the stuff 😅 I also wanted to pull together some freezer meals so maybe I start doubling this week and maybe make some breakfast burritos and waffles. I also do not have anything packed for the hospital so I’m hoping he holds out. I’m a mix of calm and not calm 😂 it’s all good though
Questions: been preparing my oldest for when baby comes any other moms with littles have any suggestions on how to make him feel involved? I know he wants to get baby brother a teddy bear and I plan on getting him a gift, “from baby.” Maybe a big brother book too just curious to see what other moms have done ❤️
Baby is the size of a(n): The size of a George Foreman Grill (Babylist)
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: PINK 🩷
Upcoming appointments: OB 11/14
How are you feeling? My body is so tired!! I started having contractions Monday night my contractions were coming every 2-3 minutes. Went to OB ER and ended up admitted on L&D. I received 2 steroid shots to help with the development of her lungs. And then they gave me Nifedipine to help stop the contractions but then the Nifedipine is also a medication used to lower Blood Pressure so it started making my blood pressure low and I became light headed. I ended up dilating 2 cm. And then was discharged home. I think baby girl is trying to make an early debut!
Raves/Rants: I finally finished unpacking all the stuff from my baby shower and washing all her clothes! I’m so proud of myself. It was a lot of work!
Questions: none
Baby is the size of a(n): Care Bear
Team Green/Team Blue/Team Pink: 💙
Upcoming appointments: Regular checkup on Nov. 15th. I’ve started every 2 week appointments.
How are you feeling? Soooo big!! It is so hard to get comfortable and sleep at night. My hips hurt, my lower back aches, my legs cramp, and I’m constantly rolling over to switch sides and use the bathroom throughout the night. My baby also feels very low in my pelvis, which is a weird sensation haha.
Raves/Rants: I’m just so worried about getting everything done! I have so much to do in terms of washing, organizing and setting up his stuff. I need to pack my hospital bag, hang curtains, and order a few more things. I’m just so exhausted and drained after work (I’m a teacher), I don’t have the energy to do things during the week. And I feel that we always have plans on the weekend. I have a light week at work coming up next week and a long weekend and so, I’m going to focus my attention on getting all the baby stuff done.
Questions: Is anyone else getting nervous/scared about labor and delivery?