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Post by expatmama11 on Oct 1, 2018 20:59:10 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you?
How big is baby?
Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Any Upcoming Appointments?
Symptoms?
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last?
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Post by expatmama11 on Oct 1, 2018 21:03:59 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you?
11/26, 32 weeks
How big is baby? Size of head of lettuce
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Baby Girl
Any Upcoming Appointments? Basic check up on Thursday.
Symptoms? Swelling in my hands, ankles, and calves.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? The swelling in my hands is pretty constant and so annoying. I’m hoping I don’t get carpal tunnel like I did last time right about now.
Blood pressure wasn’t high at my last appointment but was definitely higher than what it has been so that has me on alert.
GTKY: My N18 will make baby #2 and we are for sure done. Might even have H get the big V in the next year or so.
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Post by eleephant on Oct 1, 2018 22:52:25 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you?
November 15th, 33w 4d
How big is baby?
The size of a ferret. 😂
Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Girl!
Any Upcoming Appointments?
Yes regular check up on Thursday.
Symptoms?
Uncomfortable and sore.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
I'm just kinda done. Lol
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last?
Considering this is #4, yes! H is procrastinating scheduling his vasectomy but it's happening.
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Post by foxtober on Oct 1, 2018 23:20:37 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you?
11/8, 34+4
How big is baby?
A basketball hoop.
Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Girl
Any Upcoming Appointments?
Doc on Wednesday. I think just gbs test.
Symptoms?
All the aches. Finger and toe joints hurt, back hurts, sleeping poorly, extra short patience...
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
I'm ready to be done physically but not prepared. My kitchen remodel needs at least two more weeks, I want another four out of work, and I want my maternity leave to go through to January.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last?
2nd and last. There is a vasectomy in my husbands future.
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Post by jillywilly on Oct 2, 2018 6:03:43 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/29 (RCS scheduled for 11/26) - 31+5
How big is baby? A head of lettuce
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? Next belly check is Thursday
Symptoms? I've started the pregnant waddle, which I get to practice frequently since I need to pee every five minutes.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I've had this congestion in my throat since last Friday - starts worse in the morning, mostly gets better through the day, with small bouts of losing my voice. I should be happy I have been feeling well despite it, but I keep waiting for it to turn into a full-blown cold, which I simply can't afford right now since these next two weeks at work I'm spearheading our payroll transition, and they're the two key weeks of the whole thing. I wish the congestion would just go away, but no luck there either.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Yes, he'll be our second and last. My tubes are coming out during the c-section. H and I have two viable embryos left that we haven't decided what to do with... we will likely let them sit in a freezer a few more years juuuuuuuuust in case, but that may be us just delaying the decision of what to do with them more than thinking we would want to use them.
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Post by ladybrienne on Oct 2, 2018 6:34:02 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? December 5th, 31 weeks. RCS 11/29
How big is baby? Coconut
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? I am down to appointments every 2 weeks for a little - one is already coming up next week.
Symptoms? Bad reflux at night. I have to pop 2-3 Tums before bed. BH contractions that are worse at night and make me pee (what.the.hell.), so sore from getting bigger way faster, starting to feel more emotional (like weepy not angry...yet), and just generally being uncomfortable.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? My H and I took a BF class last week and it made me feel better about my decision to try again. Also we were the only 2nd time parents in the class and the lactation consultant kept calling on us to give advice to the other parents. It was funny.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? I think so. I know that realistically for us 3 would be tough. 2 feels right. I know I will have feelings about this, which is why my H is going to wait a little bit to get the snip. I just want to be able to work through the emotions of it all before it's a permanent thing.
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Post by Dramaphile on Oct 2, 2018 6:49:13 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 10/30, 36 weeks today and 4 weeks to go till I'm due! How big is baby? Footlong sub Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy Any Upcoming Appointments? Tomorrow midwife checkup. I'm on weekly appointments from here on out till baby comes. Symptoms? Heartburn, exhaustion, tension headaches, swollen feet, pelvic pain, braxton hicks. Basically I'm just barely holding it together at this point. Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Less than a month to go! I don't remember time flying by like this last time around. I think DD's starting to be affected by the changes at home, she hit another kid at preschool yesterday and she's been having more tantrums and demanding my attention. Poor kid's going to have her world rocked in a few weeks. GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? I think we're done after this baby, which is #2. I've alwys thought I wanted 3, but the older DD gets, the more I realize that 3 would be more than we can handle on several levels. MH is pretty adamant about being done at 2 and probably will start researching getting the V in the next year. My BFF's husband is planning on one, too, we told them they should go together  |
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Post by charlotte on Oct 2, 2018 7:02:39 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/1; 35+5
How big is baby? A child’s backpack
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? Every Thurs now. This week is GBS & a cervical check (if I want). Interested to see where my BP is at; it was creeping up at my last appt.
Symptoms? BH. Fatigue. Reflux. Swelling. Sleeping like crap.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? The swelling in my calves is making my maternity pants uncomfortable, and even my maternity camis/shirts end up with a peeking midriff now that my belly is so big. I am tired of dressing this pregnant body & I’ve been feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. I’m in a wedding a year after this baby’s due date. I’m going to try to make it a goal to kind of reclaim my body (except for BF) and work on treating my body well and gaining some self-confidence back so that I can feel beautiful & confident when I see old friends and am photographed for the wedding, instead of.. frumpy.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? I think so. Realistically, it’s best for a lot of reasons if we stop at 2. MH is probably going to get a vasectomy, but I asked him to wait until the baby is about a year old.
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Oct 2, 2018 7:16:24 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? Due date 11/17 and I’m 33+3
How big is baby? Honeydew melon probably a very large one with the way he is measuring.
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? Thursday for the NST, BPP was yesterday and he did fine.
Symptoms? Sooo tired, my hips hurt so bad too. I am just ready for this month to fly by.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I got such terrible sleep last night and as a result my attitude is way worse than usual. It’s bad all the time now but today I just really shouldn’t be doing anything. Too bad I have to work still.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Yep, H is getting a vasectomy a few weeks after this LO is born. We really can’t afford any more kids after this.
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Post by quijibo on Oct 2, 2018 8:49:56 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? December 12; 29 weeks, 6 days.
How big is baby? Cauliflower. Not sure what he’ll be as of tomorrow.
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy.
Any Upcoming Appointments? Regular OB checkup today.
Symptoms? Mild heartburn controlled by Zantac. Starting to not be quite so hungry. I’m guessing him and my stomach are fighting for space and he’s winning. Waddling because he’s so f’ing low.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Nighttime sucks so hard. Can’t get comfortable in bed. Everything hurts. Wah.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? This dude is a D18 and, yes, he will be our last, unless the universe throws a curveball. Barring any oopsies, he’s our last.
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Post by Diordra on Oct 2, 2018 10:30:08 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? December 5th, 31 weeks. RCS 11/29
How big is baby? Coconut
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Girl
Any Upcoming Appointments? Every 2 week appointments start next week. My 32 week apt is just a check in with my Nurse.
Symptoms? Can not get comfortable at night. I get itchy at night only or I get restless legs. A bit of a waddle going on.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I took a full unisom last night, sent the toddler to sleep with grandparents and slept for 10hrs. My blood sugars are still doing well so that's a definite positive!
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? We aren't sure. H doesn't want to get a V because of all it took us to get the two girls. I remind him often stranger things can happen, so I'll be getting a IUD. We still have embryos so I'm not yet willing to rule out a third.
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Post by jillywilly on Oct 2, 2018 11:02:05 GMT -6
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? We aren't sure. H doesn't want to get a V because of all it took us to get the two girls. I remind him often stranger things can happen, so I'll be getting a IUD. We still have embryos so I'm not yet willing to rule out a third. We tried for almost a year and a half before our IVF cycle brought us DS. Then I went on the pill again after he came for about a year - I stopped because I hated how it was making me feel, and we were contemplating another FET in the next 6 months-year at that point. I got pregnant the first cycle off the pill without even really "trying." I literally had to take multiple tests to believe it. That pregnancy ended in a loss, but it was definitely enough for me to make sure we do something permanent now that we're satisfied with the size of our family since yes, crazy things can happen after IF! |
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Post by Diordra on Oct 2, 2018 11:21:38 GMT -6
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? We aren't sure. H doesn't want to get a V because of all it took us to get the two girls. I remind him often stranger things can happen, so I'll be getting a IUD. We still have embryos so I'm not yet willing to rule out a third. We tried for almost a year and a half before our IVF cycle brought us DS. Then I went on the pill again after he came for about a year - I stopped because I hated how it was making me feel, and we were contemplating another FET in the next 6 months-year at that point. I got pregnant the first cycle off the pill without even really "trying." I literally had to take multiple tests to believe it. That pregnancy ended in a loss, but it was definitely enough for me to make sure we do something permanent now that we're satisfied with the size of our family since yes, crazy things can happen after IF! I know two families that did IVF for their first and had a spontaneous pregnancy for their second! |
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Post by sapatos on Oct 2, 2018 11:29:34 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/25, I'm 32+2
How big is baby? Apparently the size of a hard hat?
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? Growth scan on Friday.
Symptoms? Nausea, vomiting, constipation, braxton hicks, actual contractions on and off that stop, VERY easily winded, TONS of fetal movement, and generally just as agile as a small hippo.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm just ready to have this baby. Can we fast forward the next 5-6 weeks please?
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Idk. Originally we wanted 3 or 4. Both of my pregnancies so far have been MISERABLE. My body grows healthy babies (so far, knock on wood), but it SUFFERS the whole time. With both children, I vomited EVERY day... with DD, I puked up until the morning I delivered her. And this pregnancy, I've been in the hospital 4 times. It's just a lot to juggle with a toddler, a full time job, a house, a marriage, etc. It's a lot. I think unless I have a lobotomy, I'll probably be done after this. I can't imagine being pregnant again with TWO littles running around. JFC.
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Post by emilypk on Oct 2, 2018 11:46:44 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/20, 33w
How big is baby? 3 chocolate croissants, a ferret, a pineapple
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Girl
Any Upcoming Appointments? Nothing this week. Next one is Monday
Symptoms? Crazy dreams about being at the hospital. Peeing all the time. Sick of maternity clothes. Have to stop and rest after doing pretty much anything.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? At my appt last week, the RN was asking about birth control after the baby is born, and she said they can put in a new IUD immediately after the birth, like while the epidural is still in. Anyone done this? I’m going to ask the OB for more details next week.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Yes, that’s the plan. We had a lot of debate before we tried for this baby. I think 2 is the right size for our family.
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Post by hayleysmith on Oct 3, 2018 11:04:53 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/14; 34 weeks
How big is baby? Butternut squash or basketball hoop
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Girl
Any Upcoming Appointments? I had an appt on Monday. All was well. Measuring 34 weeks, HB was good, and I gained 2lbs (total of 10lbs) so my OB was super pleased
Symptoms? RLP is back randomly at night; I still get heartburn often and now I'm getting nauseous again like it's the first tri all over again
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? We did a sibling class on Monday with my 3.5 yr old and it was just so adorable. They got to hold a baby doll, change it's diaper, put a shirt on it, swaddle it, and then give it a bottle. They also made their sibling a birthday card and then got to go visit a baby who was just born earlier in the day.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? I really don't know. I never thought I'd even have 1 kid let alone 2. I know MH wants a huge family but he'd need to get a pay increase lol We will leave it all up the universe.
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Post by summerrain on Oct 3, 2018 11:27:10 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 12/7, 30+5
How big is baby? Cantaloupe
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? Next appointment is in two weeks
Symptoms? Pelvic pain, heartburn, just uncomfortable in general.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? The realization set in today that i need to start getting my shit together sooner. I have 8ish weeks left at most, but all the doctors think something could happen sooner so I guess I need to prepare. Then I can relax either way so it is probably a good kick in the pants.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? I am 99% sure he will be our last. If we have an oops or H actually convinces me to go for #4 then i will be ok too. I am considering another iud despite my hatred of them since H is not going for the V right now until he says we are sure.
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Post by sarcaztic10 on Oct 3, 2018 12:22:07 GMT -6
Diordra I went through everything short of IVF to get DS2 and didn’t ovulate on my own without Gonal F or other stimulants for almost 3 years seeing the RE. I didn’t even bother to go back on BC after having DS2. This LO happened without the help of an RE or stims.
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Post by letsgetphysio on Oct 3, 2018 21:34:55 GMT -6
We tried for almost a year and a half before our IVF cycle brought us DS. Then I went on the pill again after he came for about a year - I stopped because I hated how it was making me feel, and we were contemplating another FET in the next 6 months-year at that point. I got pregnant the first cycle off the pill without even really "trying." I literally had to take multiple tests to believe it. That pregnancy ended in a loss, but it was definitely enough for me to make sure we do something permanent now that we're satisfied with the size of our family since yes, crazy things can happen after IF! I know two families that did IVF for their first and had a spontaneous pregnancy for their second! My boss had IVF with both her sons, and then had a surprise pregnancy 8 years later - she thought she was going through menopause, but instead found out she was in her second trimester with a baby girl. Crazy!! |
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Post by letsgetphysio on Oct 3, 2018 21:40:14 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you? 34w6d, Nov 8th
How big is baby? basketball hoop...per last ultrasound just under 5lbs
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy!
Any Upcoming Appointments? Next week I have another ultrasound and OB appointment. My fluid levels are slightly elevated, so they're just monitoring for now.
Symptoms? So uncomfortable. Rolling over in bed is ridiculous at this point, and the heartburn is more intense. My waddle is insane.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I can't believe how big I feel at this point - I still have 5 weeks left and I can't imagine expanding any more!!
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Not sure. I'm like 70% sure I'm done, but open to the possibility of a third. I'm about 95% sure I don't want to be pregnant again, but we've discussed the possibility of adoption before, so that's still on the table pending how we feel after this little guy comes out.
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Post by jense927 on Oct 4, 2018 11:44:55 GMT -6
hayleysmith that class sounds so adorable! I wish there was something like that by us. DS would love it. He is very exctied for his sister to get here.
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Post by jense927 on Oct 4, 2018 11:50:39 GMT -6
When is your due date? How far along are you?
Dec 25th, 28w2d
How big is baby?
Coconut
Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Girl
Any Upcoming Appointments?
My last appointment they checked for the spot next to her heart the doctor saw on one of the images from my last growth US. She mentioned a possible CCAM. So we went back on Tuesday this week so she could take a look at it but baby girl was not in a good position. She said its a good sign that she couldn't see it but she still wants to get a good angle before we are cleared from worrying about this. So I go back Oct 17th for another attempt to look.
Symptoms?
Starting to waddle a bit and just generally more uncomfortable. Peeing a lot.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
Failed my 1 hr glucose but passed the 3 hour! Phew. Waiting on the furniture to arrive for her room and I am starting to get impatient! They told me 8-12 weeks and its been 9. I just want her dresser so I can wash the clothes and organize. Good thing is her room is painted. Rug is coming in today so we are moving along.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Very much undecided at this point. We would both like a third but between the battle getting pregnant, being pregnant, and financial implications it is a big decision.
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Post by SayitaintSnow on Oct 5, 2018 15:52:30 GMT -6
Hey guys, I've been following here but haven't posted in awhile!
When is your due date? How far along are you? Scheduled my induction today, Nov 5! I'm currently almost 35 weeks.
How big is baby? Measuring 5.92 lbs!
Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy
Any Upcoming Appointments? Weekly NSTs and fluid checks, four more weeks until arrival!
Symptoms? I'm feeling physically pretty great compared to last pregnancy, though nighttimes I am plagued with heartburn and that kicked-in-the-crotch feeling.
Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm just ridiculously stressed out most of the time. I found out today that the dilation on baby's kidney has not resolved and has gotten worse, and I'm trying reaaaaalllly hard not to freak out about the fact that this might mean surgery and other interventions down the road. I also have so much work to do to prep for my "time off" of work (which isn't really time off so much as front loading things now so that I can minimize the work I have to do after kid is born). The one saving grace in all this is that I don't feel totally physically shitty, so at least I have some energy to focus on mental health and work crap.
GTKY: Is your N18 baby going to be your last? Most likely, since I'm 39, hate being pregnant, and kids are expensive. I would like a third but I think by the time we'd be ready to pull the trigger on the next one I'd be at least 42, which feels...late. And makes me tired to even think about.
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Post by summerrain on Oct 5, 2018 16:40:33 GMT -6
Glad to see you again SayitaintSnow. Sorry to hear that the kidney dilation has gotten worse. FWIW this is my third kid with kidney dilation, DDs were the worst and they were really fearful that it would require intervention after birth. Then suddenly they decided to start functioning right around birth and she just ended up requiring a few follow up ultrasounds and some extra urine output tracking for a short time on my end. I’ll cross everything that the problem resolves soon or with little intervention. |
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Post by SayitaintSnow on Oct 5, 2018 17:34:05 GMT -6
Glad to see you again SayitaintSnow. Sorry to hear that the kidney dilation has gotten worse. FWIW this is my third kid with kidney dilation, DDs were the worst and they were really fearful that it would require intervention after birth. Then suddenly they decided to start functioning right around birth and she just ended up requiring a few follow up ultrasounds and some extra urine output tracking for a short time on my end. I’ll cross everything that the problem resolves soon or with little intervention. Thanks. This is so good to hear. It seems like such an unpredictable thing and is hard not to fear the worst. |
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