Weekly Check-In w/o Sep 29

virginiaham · September 29

EDD / Weeks + Days:

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated:

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green:

Upcoming Appointments:

How are you feeling?

Rants/Raves:

Questions:

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week?

virginiaham · September 29

EDD / Weeks + Days: {Nov transplant} 33+4

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 3rd

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: 🩷

Upcoming Appointments: 34wk appt Friday

How are you feeling? Last night was the first insomnia night I’ve had, plus a kid who woke up starting a sinus infection (or just in a foul mood), and our normal house stuff not getting done while MH was home with us for a long weekend and I’m dragging today. But somehow school got done and I’m feeling MUCH better than yesterday (see below).

Rants/Raves: **TMI** intimacy felt like it almost put me into labor yesterday. Thankfully no more Braxton hicks than normal but I was mis.er.a.ble. the rest of the day 😫 Like wondering if this will be the baby that sex helps kickstart labor for. So while I was not sleeping last night I was adding to cart all the last baby things on my list and pulled the plug on ordering this morning. I think we’re closer to a name too, so just plugging along toward the home stretch 😅

Questions: Not a question but FYI for anyone wanting to do a pool with family/friends farther away to guess arrival date/time/etc., I just discovered babyhunch online for free. It’s a silly thing maybe but our extended family totally enjoys little things like that.

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week? I’m not really a PSL girl but OH MAN I found a pumpkin spice cold foam recipe that is super fast/easy to make, MH and I are both loving it, it requires no pumpkin, and is super low in sugar. I’ve been pouring it over my cold black coffee and it’s been my afternoon cozy treat. It would be cozier if it was a warm drink on a cool day but you do what you gotta do in the southeast.

thatbaintforbetty · September 29

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12-26 / 27 & 3

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 3rd

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue!

Upcoming Appointments: Friday 28 week appt! Hello 3rd tri!

How are you feeling? Huge! Lots of uncomfortable pressure to the pelvis. Tired. Itchy. Haven’t had heartburn though which is so weird. Also feeling stressed, due to family/life things. And of course so very beat up internally.

Rants/Raves: UGH! So we had lice(everyone), we had pink eye(DD2) and now we have some type of stomach issue(DD1). Thankfully the girls don't have school today, it’s a teacher work day, because DD1 spent hours in the bathroom this morning miserable. Have I mentioned we only have 1 bathroom?!? Also we have gone over proper hand washing technique more times than I can count in the last several weeks. I need a break so badly. And a nap. I tried yesterday and DD2 came in to ask a question or say something every 10 min. 🫥

Questions: nope

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week? It was in the high 70s yesterday and I put on joggers, probably not quite the right temp for them yet but I wanted comfy. Also “bougie” grilled cheese. I don’t like regular grilled cheese but a restaurant in SF has this bacon/cheddar/havarti version that I copied and it’s amazing! Especially with Parmesan crusted Asiago sourdough! (As long as I eat only a half and pair with lots of veggies it has been mostly diabetic friendly, which is amazing cause DH is picky and this is one of his faves)

brookejay06 · September 30

EDD / Weeks + Days: 31+1, Dec 1

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 3

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue

Upcoming Appointments: next week for routine OB

How are you feeling? Motivated to work super hard at work (my part time job and my business) so I can start Mat leave in Nov. physically I feel good- I am just moving so slow. My little stubby legs with this belly… I walk so so so slow

Rants/Raves: it feels like time is finally moving. The first 20 weeks were miserably long (I found out I was pregnant at 3 weeks lol) but now we’re getting somewhere!!

Questions: I’m still curious what type of fabric you recommend to sleep in when you have hormonal night sweats (cool and airy like linen or moisture wicking like tensel?)

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week? Umm.. nothing. It’s hot.

caffeinatedandtired · September 30

@thatbaintforbetty you guys are going through it right now! Hope things calm down for you soon.

@brookejay06 I don't have any experience in the post-partum night sweats yet, but I prefer cotton or tencel. I sometimes feel like linen can be too stiff for me for sleep.

caffeinatedandtired · September 30

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12/18, 28w5d

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: FTM

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: Pink!

Upcoming Appointments: Next OB follow up in October

How are you feeling? Pretty good, getting bigger. I've learned it's best if I limit myself to one day of social activities on the weekend or I am wiped out.

Rants/Raves: By the end of the day, I can't stand the feeling of having a bra on. Normal bra, sports bra, bralette, doesn't matter - the band around my ribs drives me insane. But I passed my 1 hour glucose screen so yay!

Questions: Did y'all bring / plan to bring your own peanut ball / physioball to labor and delivery with you? I need to figure out if my hospital even has them. Seems cumbersome to pack in the car lol

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week? Rainy, slightly cooler weather = pot roast for dinner this week

thatbaintforbetty · September 30

@caffeinatedandtired I love pot roast! It’s honestly such a comforting nostalgic meal for me…and DH does not like it. 😭 I actually had a pretty decent craving a couple weeks ago and made it just for me and ate the left overs for lunch/dinner for like 3 days.

My hospital had the exercise/birthing balls, the peanut one I remember using in particular.

rebecksah · September 30

EDD / Weeks + Days: 30+5

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: 3rd

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: 💚

Upcoming Appointments: had my check up appt yesterday!

How are you feeling? overstimulated and exhausted. can't wait for the newborn so that time can slow down a little for me cuz I won't have to do anything but care for the baby and myself post c-section.

dr has referred me to the surgeon, and for a 3rd term ultrasound. I'm measuring ahead (I always am) so I might have to do semi-regular growth scans. have to repeat iron blood work because we're certain I'm anemic (on top of everything else) and dr wants to make sure my hemoglobin stays stable.

Rants/Raves: my husband is wonderful........ 99.9% of the time. why does that 0.1% feel so much larger though? lol please help with the mental load because I'm overwhelmed and I can't be answering your questions and the 5 year olds questions and trying to guess what the 15 month old wants.

officially hit the point where none of my shirts are long enough to hit the top of my pants/leggings. so officially have nothing to wear. yay! /s

Questions: n/a

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week? nothing feels cozy right now 😭 send help guys LOL I'm so ready to be done

brookejay06 · October 2

@caffeinatedandtired the hospital or birth center you’re going to should have peanut balls/yoga balls! I’ve never heard of one that doesn’t. But I guess double check!

@rebecksah that 0.1% is so real. The mental load is exhausting. My kids are 3 and 6 and never stop talking (and fighting) and my brain hurts and why do they never ask their questions to their dad??? Apparently I’m the only parent who can help them

virginiaham · October 2

Someone mentioned the growing-belly-exposing shirt/pants gap and I can’t find the comment…ETA facepalm me it was @rebecksah — but look up pregnancy belly bands/shirt extenders on Amazon! I’m there too and pretty much living in the only black one I have.

It’s totally the maternity version of the baby bodysuit extenders 😆, which are amazing if anyone doesn’t know what they are. (The best ones I’ve found are on Etsy and come in 3 snap sizes.)

thatbaintforbetty · October 2

@brookejay06 @rebecksah

this morning both kids and DH were arguing over rain boots. Like they all know DD2 has them, but are arguing like since they do not immediately see them then they do not exist. It literally took 2 seconds once I got out of the bathroom to grab them and end the whole thing but seriously?

I actually mildly snapped at DH this morning to help out after telling DD2 that for the millionth time she is not putting her pants on correctly. For some reason mornings are that .01% round here. It’s a daily catastrophe despite the fact that they have had the same routine for over a year.

iwantcookies · October 2

EDD / Weeks + Days: 30w 4d

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: FTM

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: blue

Upcoming Appointments: Just had weekly BPP US. OB APT and BPP are next week

How are you feeling? Good tired baby boy decided to have a dance party all night.

Rants/Raves: RAVES: my US tech is an OG since I now come in weekly she gives us little perks to make things more bearable. Like she gave us 3D photos of Bebe boy and oh my god it’s becoming so real

Questions:
None this week.

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week?

I bought myself a pair of fuzzy ugg lookalike for my hospital slippers and they are sooo comfy.

bridgiebee82 · October 2

@thatbaintforbetty why do things magically appear for us moms? 🙃🤔 if I don't describe exactly where something is, especially if a piece of paper may be on top of it, it's like, "that doesn't exist!"

@rebecksah @brookejay06 the mental load is absolutely exhausting. I had it out with my husband Monday morning because he didn't have a lunch for work. After I told him the night before to pack one. Sounds like you'll starve, dude. I filed that under "Things That are Not My Fault. Or Problem."

EDD / Weeks + Days: 12/6 30w5d

FTM/STM/TTM+/it's complicated: IC

Team Finding Out/Blue/Pink/Green: PINK

Upcoming Appointments: 10/8, MFM on 10/27

How are you feeling? OK. Tired. Getting over a stomach bug thing that put me in L&D for dehydration on Monday.

Rants/Raves: still annoyed that I haven't gotten my 3 hour glucose results back from last Wednesday.

Questions: n/a

GTKY: What is a “cozy thing” in your world this week? My snuggles with DS every morning when he wakes up. He's just so sweet and I love getting to spend time with just him before baby girl gets here.

rebecksah · October 7

@virginiaham oh I'm beyond buying things for pregnancy since we aren't planning for another after this baby LOL I just want the fall weather now. I feel like I'm owed 😂

@brookejay06 @thatbaintforbetty @bridgiebee82 get this one. last night the 4 year said the tag in his pj shirt was bothering him. my husband looked at the knife block and said he couldn't find the scissors so he was just gonna have to deal with it. I was in the bathroom peeing and said "there's a pair hanging over the sink to dry, another pair fresh and clean in the dishwasher" I came out of the bathroom, husband no where to be seen, my son sitting at the dining room table waiting for me to help 🙃🫠

virginiaham · October 7

@rebeksah understood, there’s a reason I only have the one that was leftover from my first pregnancy; there will be no more maternity purchases here either 😂

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