Weekly Check-in - 11/19

[quijibo]

Time to check in on our new babies and our still-pregnant mamas!

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby?

How big is baby?

Boy/Girl/Team Green?

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby?

Symptoms:

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds?

[quijibo]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? December 12; 36+5

How big is baby? Honeydew melon or a chihuahua. But every chihuahua I’ve met is, like, two pounds 🧐

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Boy.

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? Weekly appointment is scheduled for Friday.

Symptoms: My vagina hurts. So much pressure and discomfort from the hips on down. Sciatic pain.

Milestones: Upcoming milestone is a full term baby as of Wednesday!

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? DD’s bedroom and the nursery are almost done! We’re, like, thisclose to being ready. I just need him to hang out until November 28, because the first day of rifle season is next week and I will be extremely unhappy if my husband is in the woods when I go into labor.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? I don’t do crowds. I will do Cyber Monday. Since DD got a bedroom set, mattress and comforter set, she’ll get some little things under the tree. So far I picked up a nail polish set and a Vamperina guitar thing. I want to get her some new books, maybe a new pair of shoes and slippers... thankfully she’s 3.5 and loves anything gifted to her. She’s also super girly, so she’ll be over the moon for nail polish of her own and shoes.

[Dramaphile]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? Caleb is 4 weeks old already!

How big is baby? Big! Definitely over 9.5 lbs but he won’t get officially weighed until his 1 month appt next Monday.

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? 1 month checkup on 11/26

Symptoms: the witching hour is upon us, he’s a hot mess for about 3 hours every night . And the big kid gave him a little cold, so the poor thing is snergly and congested

Milestones: he’s a lot more awake and now focuses on faces and will stare into your soul for a few minutes at a time. Did you know newborns don’t blink very much? Kinda creepy...

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Someday I’ll sleep again....

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? I might do a little online shopping, but mostly I’ll be trying to hold my husband back from buying more electronics we don’t need...

[charlotte]

how old is baby? 3.5 weeks

How big is baby? I’m guessing, but I think close to 9lbs now. We’ve unofficially checked on his weight on the home scale a few times & he is definitely gaining.

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby?
His 1 month appt is in a week. I’m excited to get his latest weight/measurements.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?

The last 3 days were hell. A very unhappy baby and no sleep. Out of desperation I’ve tried cutting out dairy and we finally had an okay night last night & he seems much more content today. So maybe it’s helping? Idk. He also has a legit case of baby acne but I notice it looks much less red/inflamed today.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds?

No Black Friday for me. Actually we are pretty much done Xmas shopping and feeling really broke so I’ll probably avoid cyber Monday too.

[summerrain]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? C is 11 days old!

How big is baby? He was 8 lbs 2 ozs last night

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? Nothing yet, just hoping to get out of the nicu this week.

Symptoms:

Milestones: He has been able to nurse for 4 days now since they moved him to low flow oxygen and had no problems latching on. That feels like a big relief.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I felt like I was holding on pretty well until yesterday when I dropped my green tea when walking into the nicu and then I just lost it and couldn’t stop crying. Poor NP was rounding on C right when we walked in and the fact that she couldn’t tell me how much longer he’d be in just made it worse. I think I got all my emotions out about the whole birth and nicu so I am feeling a bit better today.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds?

Cyber Monday for sure. I have bought zero gifts so I will just hope to find mostly everything i need to be delivered. I’m hoping I can pick up the last few baby items I need for a good deal too.

[Diordra]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? 12/5, 38w, RCS 11/29, 10 days to go!!

How big is baby? Per G/S this morning she is estimated at 7lbs 2oz, 55th percentile

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments? G/S this morning, all looked good, one last OB check before C/S next Monday.

Symptoms: Pelvic pain and pressure, intermittent swelling, peeing every 15 mins

Milestones: 10 days to go!! My last day of work is Wednesday!

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Just ready for her to be here.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? I have something I'm keeping an eye on for Cyber Monday (digital frames for 2 of my Aunt's), we may head out on Black Friday a bit, I just enjoy the people watching and being out among the masses. I realize I am weird for this.

[letsgetphysio]

summerrain, I'm so sorry for all the emotions. When we were in the hospital with M I had very similar crying bouts and pretty much holed myself in the room so no one would see me (I happen to work at the hospital, so I didn't want to run into any coworkers). Fingers crossed C gets out of the NICU soon - it sounds like he's doing great!

[letsgetphysio]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? M is 3 weeks old!

How big is baby? Last week he was 8lbs, I'm sure he's still gaining but haven't weighed him recently

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? We have an appt tomorrow to check his oxygen on room air in the pedi office again. Fingers crossed he can keep those sats up and we can potentially wean him off!

Milestones: M giggled in his sleep the other day and I nearly died of cuteness overload. We've been doing tummy time and he's doing a great job getting his head up, but can't hold it for too long. My H always feels bad for our babies that they have a therapist for a mom since I inevitably make a "treatment session" out of any play or tummy time.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I soooo wish he would give us some longer chunks of sleep. The longest we get right now is 2.5 hours which I know is reasonable, but man I'm tired. I can tell he's mostly waking d/t gas/poop pains moreso than hunger. Just waiting for that digestive system to mature a bit more and help us all out!

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? I normally never partake in Black Friday, but this year we have some stuff we'll be snatching up hopefully - graco carseat for M, iPhones for myself and H, and a Roomba. My dad loves to go out in the crowds every year (it's like his own personal holiday) so he'll be picking things up that we can't order online. My credit card is very tired already from newborn stuff, DD's birthday, and Christmas stuff. Hooray for points, though!

[Dramaphile]

Hugs, summerrain, the uncertainly at the end of a NICU state is the worst! You keep getting your hopes up and no one will give you a solid answer because they just don’t know. Hoping your little guy gets cleared to come home soon!

[emilypk]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? 11/20... that’s tomorrow. Come on baby, we want to meet you!

How big is baby? Estimated 8lb9oz at growth ultrasound on Friday. I think she’ll be 9lb+

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? Weekly appt is tomorrow

Symptoms: sleeping like crap, generally cranky, uncomfortable but not really having regular labor signs

Milestones:

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? At my appt last week my cervix was still totally closed, so that was disappointing. Also I’m ready to be done at work, but I might work through Weds. I don’t want to waste time off now, would rather save it for after baby is born.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? I’ll do some online shopping, probably. I generally know what I want to get for DD1 so I’ll look for deals. Also I want to get a Solly wrap during their Black Friday sale.

[jillywilly]

Hugs, summerrain. I flat out lost it when B had to go back on the cannula which set him back from would have been able to room in with me before I left to we were still discharged after three days. I can't even fathom how hard an even longer stay must be. My H would get mad at me, but I always had to know "how much longer till he gets to go home," and not having a clear answer is the worst. I hope you guys are all home together soon.

[jillywilly]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? Six days old today!

How big is baby? He was 7 lbs even at the pediatrician, down from 7 lbs 8 oz at birth. So we'll be working hard to try and meet our goal of being at birth weight by next weeks pedi appt.

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Blue

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? Next pediatrician visit is next Tuesday for B. I've got a blood pressure check tomorrow at the OB's office tomorrow, and incision check next week.

Symptoms: These cramps from my ute shrinking are no joke. I'm also still really swollen. Otherwise, recovering relatively well.

Milestones: We survived our first weekend home as a family of four!

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Breastfeeding is actually seeming to be working this time! While in the nursery, we would nurse for 10 minutes per side, then supplement with formula, then I'd pump back in my room. Since being home my milk finally came in, and I'm nursing longer. Still trying to top B off with formula/pumped milk to make sure we get his weight back up next week (and also pumping after most sessions to try and keep building supply/make up for the supplementing), but then I think we can transition to more just straight nursing and hopefully get a bit of a break from pumping. This cycle is exhausting, but I think it may actually be worth it eventually.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds?
The only shopping happening will be from my phone or computer. Not looking for anything specific this year, but if I see any deals on cool toys I'll buy for our niece and nephew.

[charlotte]

@jillywolly um yes to the ute cramps! I didn’t notice them at all with my first kid. This time around it was no joke!

[ladybrienne]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? DD is 12/5. RCS on 11/29 (9 DAYS WHAT!!!). 38 weeks.

How big is baby? winter melon

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? OB check on Friday - my last one.

Symptoms: I didn't think I could pee more than I already have been but omg. It's bad. I barely sleep now. Lightening crotch is out of control. Contractions. Acid reflux.

Milestones: Full term

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I really want to get this baby out, but I am also pretty sure it's my last baby so that is giving me the emoshuns. Tomorrow is my last day of work though so that's pretty neat.

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? I will not be partaking in Black Friday but I will probably check out cyber Monday for a few random things I still need for the baby.

[LoisLoan]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby? December 17, 36 + 1. RCS scheduled for 12/12

How big is baby? A chihuahua lol

Boy/Girl/Team Green? Boy

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby? 36 week check up with NST tomorrow.

Symptoms: Good lord the back pain is out of control. Poor sleeping, peeing all the time, super hungry. Some Braxton Hicks.

Milestones: Almost to full term!

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I am soooo done with this pregnancy, its been the most uncomfortable of my three. I feel like I can barely walk anymore. Baby boy keeps moving to where his head is resting right on my incision site from my last two c-sections and good lord the pressure from that hurts like crazy. Can't wait for him to drop!

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds? Since walking through a store right now is like torture, I'll be staying home lol. I've been taking advantage of some early Black Friday deals, like the PS4 Spiderman bundle for my husband. All of my kid shopping is done and I just have a few family members to buy for so I'll be looking online.

[jense927]

When is your due date? How far along are you? OR how old is baby?
12/19 RCS, 35 weeks!

How big is baby?
Over 6lb

Boy/Girl/Team Green?
Girl

Any Upcoming Appointments For You or Baby?
Just had my first NST today. Baby did ok. I was having some contractions during so she checked me and I am not dialated at all. She did a urine test which showed I was dehydrated which isn’t a surprise given I have a stomach bug. She wants me to come back tomorrow for another NST just to be sure I am doing ok. Kind of inconvenient but I would rather be extra cautious.

Symptoms:
feeling exhausted from being sick. Peeing all the time and having contractions. Some are pretty painful and woke me up last night.

Milestones:
35 weeks! A 6lb + baby. I am just praying we make it through this next week. 36 weeks seems much safer to be having contractions and DS bday party is this weekend!


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
Just can’t believe I am here. We finished up the nursery, washed all her clothes, installed the car seat, set up the swing and rock n play. It’s starting to feel very real that she will be here sooner rather than later!

GTKY: Who’s going out on Black Friday or shopping on Cyber Monday? Whatcha buying / what is your strategy for tackling the crowds?
I created wish lists on amazon for DS birthday and Xmas and for baby items and have been stalking it daily to check for good price breaks. I really got some great deals that way. Camel camel camel is a great site to see if what the price is listed at is average high or low and make decisions from there. I got DS a John Deer tractor the other day for 199. Lowest price since I added it to his list. I am like 90% done with all my shopping!