Check In Week of Feb 11

[Tlex]

Good morning and good Monday to you!
Let’s hear it.


Weeks pregnant/Due date:


Baby is the size of a:


FTM/STM/TTM/etc:


Team:


Appointments:


Symptoms:


Milestones:


Rants/Raves/Vents:


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:


Share any U/S or bump pics if you'd like:

[Tlex]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 36 + 5, RCS Feb 20


Baby is the size of a: estimated weight last week was 8 lbs 13oz. That’s in line with my other two (D1 was born 8.15 at 36 weeks) and I have a lot of scans which adds to the accuracy, so I’m bracing myself for a big hunk of chunk. 😍 I also feel that is an accurate amount to describe the weight on my bladder! 😫


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: TTM


Team: It’s a boy!


Appointments: today is my last OB appointment and my last NST 😱 next time will be on the following Tuesday at the hospital for my pre-op.


Symptoms: oh y’know he’s just trying to crack my hips in half. Otherwise I’m feeling pretty decent, all considered. My sugars are really improving which is so nice since it gives me a bit more room to eat things I actually want to eat.


Milestones: well I am the second most pregnant I’ve ever been! And this is my second last check in while pregnant.


Rants/Raves/Vents: I need DH to nail down his mom for childcare so I know she knows the plan etc, and to arrange the dog boarding for that time too. I am not taking charge of these jobs because he is the point of contact for them if anything comes up while I’m in hospital so he needs to be the go-to.


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:
Hmmm I think I will get one final pedicure, and maybe do a home hair dye kit? Why not?
I’m also officially done cooking so all meals are ready made or take out, deal with it, bank account.

Share any U/S or bump pics if you'd like:
This pic of his lips and cheeks gets me so good. He looks a lot like D1!

[lemondrop]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 30w today - due 4/22


Baby is the size of a: cabbage/ cucumber


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: FTM


Team: Blue


Appointments: 2/19 for a 2 week appt


Symptoms: Exhaustion, lightning crotch, heartburn, sciatica pain, constipation, nose bleeds, etc.


Milestones: My weeks start with a 3 now!


Rants/Raves/Vents: I mentioned in the randoms that my MIL did a gift grabby FB "baby shower" event for us. I'm super embarrassed, even though she insists it's fine because out of my H's 17 first cousins on that side, 15 have had babies (many more than one) and she's had to buy for all of them. I just want to crawl under something, but also I keep checking to see if anyone's purchased anything (a few things so far!) I mean, anything is more than what we had, so I'm super grateful. But yeesh.


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will: get a pedicure. I tried to paint my toenails this weekend and LOLOLOL I can't bend over.


Share any U/S or bump pics if you'd like:

[lemondrop]

Tlex, GIRL YOU'RE SO CLOSE!!!!! EEEEEE!

I'm both jealous and all yeahno, I'm not ready for a baby yet. lol. I'm glad you're getting to eat more of what you want!

[Deleted]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 30+5 / April 17th


Baby is the size of a: coconut


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM


Team: Boy


Appointments: Feb. 22nd


Symptoms: Heartburn has started! Feeling big, abdominal pressure, out of breath quickly.


Milestones: Past 30 weeks, and hopefully finding out my c-section date today. I requested 4/12 with 4/11 being the back-up.


Rants/Raves/Vents: I'm reading about how everyone else seems so ready, and I'm like, this kid's room is a mess. MH had to fix the walls before painting, but then this weekend he accidentally put a hole in the ceiling while fixing something in the attic, so...good thing we (hopefully) still have some time!


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will: Continue to go to bed early. Need to bank as much sleep as possible over the next 9 weeks hahaha.

[Tlex]

Feb 11, 2019 8:30:59 GMT -6 lemondrop said:

Tlex, GIRL YOU'RE SO CLOSE!!!!! EEEEEE!

I'm both jealous and all yeahno, I'm not ready for a baby yet. lol. I'm glad you're getting to eat more of what you want!

It’s gonna creep up on you before you know it! ☺️☺️you look fabulous! Don’t worry about your MIL’s social media shower. I let myself feel embarrassed for so long over some things my friend did when she hosted my shower and now I’m just like “for what!?” I didn’t host it. I was grateful for all the gifts and thanked people appropriately. And I love buying baby gifts off registries so who am I to deny others that little joy? No one makes me buy anything, I just like to. Same with whatever you get!

[bex15]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 32+2 / due 4/6


Baby is the size of a: Cantaloupe


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: FTM


Team: Green


Appointments: This afternoon for u/s and regular ob


Symptoms: Not much really, I wouldn't mind having more going on but I guess I should be happy that I feel so good for now


Milestones: 8 weeks!! I'm also in the club of I can't believe this is happening so soon


Rants/Raves/Vents: I'm having really bad anxiety this morning, I miss xanax


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will: I'm going to make plans with a friend for this weekend, lunch and maybe shopping

[lemondrop]

Feb 11, 2019 9:02:38 GMT -6 Tlex said:

Feb 11, 2019 8:30:59 GMT -6 lemondrop said:

Tlex , GIRL YOU'RE SO CLOSE!!!!! EEEEEE!

I'm both jealous and all yeahno, I'm not ready for a baby yet. lol. I'm glad you're getting to eat more of what you want!

It’s gonna creep up on you before you know it! ☺️☺️you look fabulous! Don’t worry about your MIL’s social media shower. I let myself feel embarrassed for so long over some things my friend did when she hosted my shower and now I’m just like “for what!?” I didn’t host it. I was grateful for all the gifts and thanked people appropriately. And I love buying baby gifts off registries so who am I to deny others that little joy? No one makes me buy anything, I just like to. Same with whatever you get!

Thank you! And internally I know this - they were all incredibly generous when we got married and none of them were invited (destination wedding with immediate family only). We've ordered little thank you notes off etsy and I'm planning on taking pictures/ video when we get things. They wouldn't buy anything if they didn't want to. I'm just awkward-turtling over here lol. 

[lemondrop]

I'm sorry about your anxiety bex15 I know the feeling. Can you take a few minutes to yourself today and try to meditate/ deep breathe? When I weaned off Paxil, just doing anything that could calm my heart rate down was beneficial.

[Tlex]

Feb 11, 2019 9:09:39 GMT -6 lemondrop said:

Feb 11, 2019 9:02:38 GMT -6 Tlex said:

It’s gonna creep up on you before you know it! ☺️☺️you look fabulous! Don’t worry about your MIL’s social media shower. I let myself feel embarrassed for so long over some things my friend did when she hosted my shower and now I’m just like “for what!?” I didn’t host it. I was grateful for all the gifts and thanked people appropriately. And I love buying baby gifts off registries so who am I to deny others that little joy? No one makes me buy anything, I just like to. Same with whatever you get!

Thank you! And internally I know this - they were all incredibly generous when we got married and none of them were invited (destination wedding with immediate family only). We've ordered little thank you notes off etsy and I'm planning on taking pictures/ video when we get things. They wouldn't buy anything if they didn't want to. I'm just awkward-turtling over here lol. 

I get it! My Mil was sooooo mad I didn’t let her send all her family across the country invites to my shower “so they could buy me things.” I was like sorry no, too cringey, they aren’t even *my* relatives you know? So she sent out an email blast with my registry info and not a single one of them bought anything, so that was ten thousand times more uncomfortable. I just can’t control the actions of others, all I can do is control my own and my reactions, blah blah blah thank you therapy. 😅

[Tlex]

bex15 making plans with a friend is a great choice. I hope your US today goes well! Are you able to define what’s making you anxious or is it just general chemical/brain misbehaving misery? Hugs.

[lemondrop]

Feb 11, 2019 9:15:43 GMT -6 Tlex said:

Feb 11, 2019 9:09:39 GMT -6 lemondrop said:

Thank you! And internally I know this - they were all incredibly generous when we got married and none of them were invited (destination wedding with immediate family only). We've ordered little thank you notes off etsy and I'm planning on taking pictures/ video when we get things. They wouldn't buy anything if they didn't want to. I'm just awkward-turtling over here lol. 

I get it! My Mil was sooooo mad I didn’t let her send all her family across the country invites to my shower “so they could buy me things.” I was like sorry no, too cringey, they aren’t even *my* relatives you know? So she sent out an email blast with my registry info and not a single one of them bought anything, so that was ten thousand times more uncomfortable. I just can’t control the actions of others, all I can do is control my own and my reactions, blah blah blah thank you therapy. 😅

That just literally made me shrink down in my chair and pull my sweatshirt hood over my face, LOL. Omg. *flails* 

[Tlex]

Feb 11, 2019 9:21:54 GMT -6 lemondrop said:

Feb 11, 2019 9:15:43 GMT -6 Tlex said:

I get it! My Mil was sooooo mad I didn’t let her send all her family across the country invites to my shower “so they could buy me things.” I was like sorry no, too cringey, they aren’t even *my* relatives you know? So she sent out an email blast with my registry info and not a single one of them bought anything, so that was ten thousand times more uncomfortable. I just can’t control the actions of others, all I can do is control my own and my reactions, blah blah blah thank you therapy. 😅

That just literally made me shrink down in my chair and pull my sweatshirt hood over my face, LOL. Omg. *flails* 

Yes she is queen of cringe 🤦🏻‍♀️

[bex15]

Feb 11, 2019 9:18:06 GMT -6 Tlex said:

bex15 making plans with a friend is a great choice. I hope your US today goes well! Are you able to define what’s making you anxious or is it just general chemical/brain misbehaving misery? Hugs.

Thank you, no nothing that I can pinpoint, just a bad feeling which is the worst.

[Tlex]

Feb 11, 2019 9:33:08 GMT -6 bex15 said:

Feb 11, 2019 9:18:06 GMT -6 Tlex said:

bex15 making plans with a friend is a great choice. I hope your US today goes well! Are you able to define what’s making you anxious or is it just general chemical/brain misbehaving misery? Hugs.

Thank you, no nothing that I can pinpoint, just a bad feeling which is the worst.

Hate that. I hope it passes soon.

[pambee]

Weeks pregnant/Due date:
34w4d RCS March 14

Baby is the size of a:
Baseball hoop?

FTM/STM/TTM/etc:
STM (DD 3.75yo)

Team:
Blue 💙 Henry

Appointments:
Thursday with OB. They said they'd do the swab and cervical check this week and fx I'm all closed up still because I really want to go on my weekend trip next week 😂

Symptoms:
Heartburn (but omg I finally got some Tums and my life has improved so much, lol), lightening crotch, pain down my left leg, and he just feels so heavy anymore! My belly is not cute and perky like it was last time, haha.

Milestones:
Just about 1 month away! Woah

Rants/Raves/Vents:
That AL voice is creeping in occasionally, and although I don't really feel nervous or anxious I've caught myself saying/feeling 'if everything works out' etc again which is weird. I'm ready for him to be here (but just not yet!!)

Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:
Hmm....I love the idea of a pedicure but that's not in the budget this month, my plan is to go right before birth again regardless of the budget because I deserve it 😂 So this week I think I'm going to try to make it a point to get out with E more and do fun things. With my cold and the weather I was a very not fun mom last month and it made me feel a little down, so we're due for some "field trips". Hopefully I can make plans with some friends with kids too and have more adult interaction, MH has PT conferences 3 nights this week so we're in for some long days, lol.

[pambee]

Tlex 😍😍 we got a nose/lips shot like that last time too and I'm obsessed with it.

lemondrop I feel you on the cringing, I would too, and did when my aunt threw a shower for me without even telling me in advance. But what tlex said is true, you're not hosting it and if anyone is actually against it then they can just not send a gift 🤷‍♀️ I didn't get a lot but the little I did I was thankful for still. Plus - this is your first baby, people want to spoil you!

bex15 sorry about the anxiety ❤ I hope you can clear your head a bit and maybe seeing baby this afternoon will help!

[lemondrop]

I'm sorry about the AL worries, pambee I hope that you feel a little better after your checks this week!

[Tlex]

pambee I’m sorry about the AL anxieties, I’m with you. I know it’s just my brain trying to protect my heart. It’s nice that they haven’t given up on each other?
Sending you love. Have I mentioned how much I love the name Henry? Swoon.

[pambee]

lemondrop Tlex thanks. I feel him wriggling around all the time which is reassuring and I know that if anything happened and I had to deliver him even now that he would be okay (the tidbits on Ovia have been weirdly reassuring in that sense too, telling me how big and independent he's getting lol). So there are no actual reasons to be worrying which is why it's more annoying than anything!

That's really sweet what you said tlex about my brain protecting my heart, so true. ❤

[jacks]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 30 / April 19 / RCS April 12


Baby is the size of a: 3lb 13oz - 69th percentile as of last week!


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM


Team: everything pink


Appointments: nothing again until the 22nd. Unless you count my dentist appointment on Wednesday

Last week was a growth scan and everything looked great! My doctor was slightly alarmed by the veins on my legs, but nothing to do about them but give birth.


Symptoms: beached whale, legs hurt, MOTN insomnia mixed with anxiety, either starving or no appetite, so many bathroom breaks, my neck hurts from my weird sleeping positions.


Milestones: my weeks countdown is in single digits now - 9 weeks to go!!


Rants/Raves/Vents:
I survived my work trip last week and I’m so glad to be past that! It was as uncomfortable as I imagined it would be. Thankfully I had a bulkhead seat on the plane so I was able to stretch my legs out a bit.


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:
Wash my face every night and weekly mask night. Maybe go to bed earlier? I say that every week. Book a prenatal massage.

[pambee]

Oh, and how could I forget to add that my skin is rebelling. Acne in the weirdest places, SO DRY - like I wish I could just sit in a bath tub full of lotion, and skin tags and little moles popping up.

Pregnancy is so weird.

[jewelsofthenile]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 33 weeks Due date April 1.


Baby is the size of a: weighs like a pineapple.


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: TTM


Team: Pink.


Appointments: Wednesday afternoon just check up. Fun one the 27th cervical check, gbs swab and ultrasound to check position.


Symptoms: toddler and preschooler wrangling all weekend does me in. Yesterday I was done at 10 am. Granted I had carried my potty training toddler down to bathroom in the basement of the church 3 times during the service.... he had to poop but I am pretty sure didnt want to go in the church restroom. But I feeling like 80 year old with as slow and achy as I am. And BH and pretty sure I can feel my cervix aching by the end of the day haha.


Milestones: none


Rants/Raves/Vents: Got a few freezer meals made this maybe 7ish. I would like to do 3 to 4 more meals/things. Then after that i think easy frozen food from the grocery store is happening. I dont think I have it in me to do a whole day of freezer meal prepping/cooking. The last 2 times I did a pinterest freezer meal prep a lot of those meals are not as tastey as I am hoping for and end up not being eaten well.


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will: Survive the week...lol. I am trying to get more than 6 hrs of sleep a night. Although last night I was up from 2:30 on sooo doing well so far.


Share any U/S or bump pics if you'd like:

[haleyscott]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 35w1d, RCS 3/10!!!


Baby is the size of a: canary melon?


FTM/STM/TTM/etc: TTM


Team: pink


Appointments: next Friday!


Symptoms: tired. Cranky. Out of breath.


Milestones: my c-section is scheduled for the 10th!! I’m so excited to have the official date. And countdown.


Rants/Raves/Vents: this past weekend was not fun. I didn’t feel her as much so I was an anxious mess. I even called the midwives. She said everything I told her sounded reassuring but If I wanted to go in that was fine too. I ended up just staying home and keeping an eye on it. She’s been an active baby since yesterday!


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:
Try not to be so hard on myself and also take time to relax with my kids. This is the last week of MH traveling until end of April. 🙌🏼

[orangehibiscus]

Sorry for the anxiety today bex15. I hope it passes soon and that you have an amazing scan today!

Hugs pambee! I hate the AL worries. I’m having them too.

ETA:
Y’all look gorgeous lemondrop and @jewelofthenile!

[orangehibiscus]

Weeks pregnant/Due date:
33+1, EDD March 31, induction planned for 3/24 if not sooner


Baby is the size of a:
Pineapple


FTM/STM/TTM/etc:
FTM, third pregnancy


Team:
Girl!!


Appointments:
Friday for an NST, next week with NP


Symptoms:
Carpal tunnel, tired, feeling big, short of breath, swelling in my feet/legs at the end of the day, some irritability


Milestones:
33 weeks!


Rants/Raves/Vents:
I can’t believe that I found out I was pregnant 30 weeks ago. That’s just crazy!

We ordered our car seat, and that should be coming in on Wednesday. Crib should be here this week too. Hopefully it’s not broken like the last one.


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:

Umm...going to bed early sounds amazing, but my hips hurt from rolling side to side all night.

I will try my best to keep from getting stressed out at work.


Share any U/S or bump pics if you'd like:

[lemondrop]

Thanks orangehibiscus!

And for REAL about hips hurting after rolling from side to side I just bought a new foam topper for my bed to see if anything will give some relief. Normally it's perfect, but evidently not while pregnant lol

[Tlex]

I’m up to 8 pillows at night trying to get comfy. Plus I refresh my hot water bottle halfway through the night. I know it’s a long way off but I’m fantasizing about falling asleep on my stomach again someday!

[Tlex]

Sometimes getting on all 4s and having DH squeeze my hips together really helps temporarily relieve the hip pain. We did that a lot during labour too!

[Wicket]

Weeks pregnant/Due date: 35 this week!


Baby is the size of a: mini-lop rabbit


FTM/STM/TTM/etc:ttm


Team:girl


Appointments:next week for gbs swab


Symptoms: feeling ok, did a lot of walking the weekend so my back was hurting, tmi but I have a really high libido this pregnancy, however my libido and actual body are not agreeing and I got the WORST charlie horse the other day...oh the joys haha


Rants/Raves/Vents: my friend started having contractions today! I am so excited for her and it has sparked my excitement for labour. I still have things to prepare and want her to cook longer but just thinking about her getting to meet her baby soon and thinking about the moment your new little one is in your arms...ugh it keeps making me tear up.


Can’t think of a GTKY so how about make a self-care pledge for this week? This week to take care of myself I will:
I am going to continue to try and stop thinking about the negative "what ifs" and focus on the postives and finish my affirmations to put up in my birth space