Weekly Check-in 10/8

[Dramaphile]

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: What are you most looking forward to post-birth?

[Dramaphile]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 10/30, 37 weeks today

How big is baby? Striped Skunk/80's cell phone

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? Midwife check-up tomorrow morning

Symptoms? Exhaustion, trouble sleeping, peeing all the time, heartburn like whoa, hip/pelvic pain, restless legs.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? It is driving me crazy how people in my office just constantly ask me how I'm feeling. I'm a massively pregnant person, how do you think I feel? I feel like a bit of a zoo animal sometimes.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? No more heartburn, my feet being a normal size again, being able to bend over.

[quijibo]

When is your due date? How far along are you? December 12; 30+6

How big is baby? Cabbage.

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy.

Any Upcoming Appointments? Next Thursday for my bi-weekly checkup.

Symptoms? Heartburn. Kicked-in-the-crotch awesomeness. My tailbone killllllllllls by the end of the day.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Carpeting for the new master bedroom is being installed next week 🎉 This kid might actually have a bedroom before he arrives!

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? A glass of wine. Sleeping on my belly. Non-maternity clothes. And, for the sappy... DD meeting her baby brother. H meeting his son. FIL meeting his grandson. The first photo of H, FIL and DS together (they all share a name). GAH. It’s going to be so damn special. I’m tearing up just thinking about it.

[charlotte]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
36&5; 11/1

How big is baby?
Cabbage patch doll

Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments?
37w appt on Thursday. It’s with the NP so just a belly check, I think.

Symptoms?
Contractions; nesting. My appetite is slowing down and I’m feeling pretty tired.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
Feeling pretty content & just playing the waiting game. I posted in the other thread about being really torn about when my mom should come out (the plan is for her to stay w/DS when we’re in the hospital). We don’t really have close friends here so there isn’t much of a backup plan.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth?
MH being on paternity leave. My mom being here. I wanna say seeing DS’s excitement about the baby but I’m actually pretty scared it’s going to be a lot meltdowns and jealousy making me feel really guilty.

[sapatos]

When is your due date? How far along are you?

11/25, 33+2

How big is baby?

According to my last growth scan, 4lbs. 11oz.

Boy/Girl/Surprise?

Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments?

Next week I have another check up.

Symptoms?

Fatigue, nausea, vomiting, daily contractions and BH, reflux, stabbing pains, lightening crotch, etc. It's been FUN.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?

I'm so ready to have this baby. So ready.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth?

Sleeping on my stomach, eating a deli sandwich, no more reflux, no more nausea, oh, you know, and holding my baby.

[SayitaintSnow]

When is your due date? How far along are you? Induction scheduled 11/5, 35+1

How big is baby? 5.92 lbs per US on Friday

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? NST and fluid check on Friday

Symptoms? Restless leg, can't bend over. Otherwise shockingly not bad.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? So much to do before the arrival. Our house is a disaster and needs some deep cleaning. I have tons of work prep to do so that I can minimize what I have to do after the baby arrives, since I'm not officially taking any time off. On the one hand, I'd love it if baby arrived a little early, on the other hand, there is just too much to get done.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Meeting the the little guy and making sure he is healthy, finally getting an idea about whether or not the hydronephrosis is actually a problem or not. Being done with labor, which I'm starting to dread.

[Dr. Cox]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
11/13 ; 35 weeks

How big is baby?
Around 18 inches

Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments?
My weekly appointments have begun

Symptoms?
Fuck you, acid reflux. Seriously.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
I’m so done.


GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth?
Not being pregnant, baby snuggles, alchohol. Not necessarily in that order.

[jillywilly]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/29; 32+5

How big is baby? A Florida Pomelo. I don't think I know what that is, but it must be pretty big.

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? Check-up on Thursday

Symptoms? I'm also getting the fun crotch kicks (or punches?) lately, bending over only happens when absolutely necessary, and I'm so swollen I resemble the Kool-Aid lately.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I'm pretty sure I'm getting a cold, which naturally horrible timing since this week at work I'm spearheading our payroll transition, and probably the last really big/super important thing I need to do before leave. And I'm in panic mode over training everyone covering my responsibilities ASAP after my OB mentioned the possibility of delivering a couple weeks sooner than planned.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Wine, a sandwich, and sleeping on my back/it not being a momentous effort just to roll over in bed. Also, it'll be nice to stop being anxious about how we're going to handle taking on another kid, and just get on with the business of figuring out our new routines, if that makes sense.

[summerrain]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 12/7, 31+4

How big is baby? Romaine lettuce

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? OB appt Friday

Symptoms? Contractions, pelvic pain, heartburn, too much peeing. Oh the joys.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I am so hot. I started getting really overheated after the steroids last week and the weather isn’t helping. It’s finally going from the 80s and 90s down to the 60s and 70s tomorrow and I am so happy. So freaking happy.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Honestly just not being pregnant anymore and everything from drinking to sleeping on my stomach again. Also, to get back to the gym. I miss my friends there so much. It’s as much about being social as it is about helping to get my body back. Cannot wait.

[sarcaztic10]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 34+3 due 11/17

How big is baby? Pineapple

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? Thursday for my weekly NST

Symptoms? Sooooo sore and tired

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? None other than the typical late pregnancy woes

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Just not being at work and having some time off to care for LO

[ladybrienne]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 12/5, RCS on 11/29 - 32 weeks!

How big is baby? squash

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? I had my regular OB check yesterday, another one in two weeks.

Symptoms? Holy reflux batman. Peeing all the time. Sore. My feet and ankles swell sometimes if I am on my feet too long. Lots of movement, and baby hiccups.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I am feeling more prepared. Even though the nursery most likely won't be done, I have pretty much everything I need. He will be in with us anyway so the nursery doesn't have to be done.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Sleeping on my stomach, not peeing all the time, drinking a glass of wine and eating some sushi, oh yes and baby snuggles.

[jense927]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
RCS 12/19, 29 weeks

How big is baby?
Pineapple

Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments?
Next Wednesday to check for the spot on US.

Symptoms?
Painful to get up from lying down in one position for too long. Sensitive to smells.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
It has been a difficult few weeks for me mentally. Being 2 weeks away from when I had DS is such a mental mindfuck. I just have anxiety about getting there. Flashbacks to his birth. I've been having nightmares about things going wrong with this pregnancy. I am hoping once I am beyond the 31 week mark I can calm down a little.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth?
Sleeping on my stomach, being able to move around quickly and easily. Everything is so much work. I get winded just walking to my car. Wine. Baby snuggles.

[hayleysmith]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 35 weeks! 4 more weeks exactly until her eviction date!

How big is baby? Kids backpack or pineapple

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments? Monday which starts my weekly appts! Holy shit.

Symptoms? Heartburn has ramped up even more now

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? She keeps putting some body part all up in my grill and making the top of my stomach go numb. It's sooooo uncomfortable.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Alcohol, not being at work for 12 weeks, seeing what DD looks like

[Diordra]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 12/5, RCS on 11/29 - 32 weeks

How big is baby? squash

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments? Had an OB check up today, all looks good, growth US on 10/22.

Symptoms? Uncomfortable, horrible sleep, baby moving into weird positions that hurt

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? My glucose monitor that I"ve had for about 3 weeks stopped working last night. My nurse ordered me a new one first thing this am, just annoying that it already bit the dust.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Not peeing constantly, all the snuggles, sushi. If BF doesn't work out, visiting the garage.

[emilypk]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/20, 34w

How big is baby? A basketball hoop, a quokka

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments? Growth ultrasound next Friday

Symptoms? Feels like baby is encroaching on my lung space. Constant peeing. Weird dreams.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Minor panic today when I got an email that the baby’s due date is 5w5d away. Somehow that feels a lot closer than 6w! I would like to have the nursery ready ASAP but I’ve been lacking in motivation whenever I have time to work on it.

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Not being pregnant anymore. Meeting the baby and having DD1 meet the baby. And wine!

[letsgetphysio]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 11/8, 36 weeks tomorrow

How big is baby? A 2L bottle of Mountain Dew

Boy/Girl/Surprise? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments? Just had a growth ultrasound and check-up yesterday. My fluid levels are still high, but no worse than last ultrasound so they're just going to keep monitoring. I'm measuring at 39 weeks though, so I'm just super uncomfortable!

Symptoms? See above - very uncomfortable. Have to pee all the time. Rolling over in bed is the absolute worst.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Feeling more anxious that this kid could come very soon! I need to pack a bag and put the carseat into the car soon to feel a bit more prepared, but otherwise we should be ok. The unknown is always very hard for me so getting close and second guessing every ache and pain is going to be annoying for the next month

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth? Being able to move easier. Having time away from work. Seeing what this little boy looks like and smelling his head. Sushi.

[eleephant]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
November 15. 35 weeks exactly.

How big is baby?
A mini-lop rabbit.

Boy/Girl/Surprise?
Girl!

Any Upcoming Appointments?
This Wednesday starts my every week appointments.

Symptoms?
They change daily lol.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
Nothing that isn't TMI . 😂

GTKY: What are you most looking forward to post-birth?
Wine!!!!!