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Post by lemondrop on Mar 18, 2019 11:06:21 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby:
Baby is the size of a:
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QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip?
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Post by nmom on Mar 18, 2019 11:14:30 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 34+1 Baby is the size of a: basketball hoop🤔 FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM Team: Blue Appointments: weekly now... I’ll explain down further😂 so again on Friday Symptoms: hello high blood pressure, Ive been waiting for you to show up😑 so on Friday at my appt the doctor say the blood pressure started scrolling on her computer “when did you develop pre e with your daughter... oh today basically” 😂 so I was placed on bed rest at 34 weeks last time but things were much worse high blood pressure protein in urine swelling loss of vision etc so so far we are rolling with still working monitoring blood pressure weekly etc. Got my husbands ass in gear tho. Last pregnancy he didn’t take it seriously this time he’s like baby is coming in three weeks what’s left on the list 😂 Milestones: not sure I’m excited about this but I’m walking/working past 34 weeks for the first time Rants/Raves/Vents: I feel silly over crying for two years about “missing the end of my pregnancy” with DD cuz I’m like... so this is what it’s like... yeah I’m over it lol QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? So. We have a VERY strained relationship with IL and they can only come around a couple times a year cuz it’s so bad. So everything they do we don’t do. It’s been hard for my husband emotionally. My family isn’t the best. But my mom helps keep my anxiety stuff in check. Like tried to be strict with a schedule and my mom was my childcare while I worked who is NOT schedule based and in the end it was amazing to have her be so chill. I guess MH and I do our own thing for sure. Read more: howeverithappened.proboards.com/thread/24834/check-3-18#ixzz5iXnrlXOw
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 18, 2019 11:30:59 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 35w today, due 4/22 - most likely inducing 4/15 if he's measuring to be gigantic
Baby is the size of a: coconut/ honeydew melon
FTM/STM/TTM/etc: FTM
Team: 💙
Appointments: 3/21
Symptoms: Baby boy has definitely dropped. I wouldn't be surprised if he's engaged because I can barely walk - the pressure on my bladder/ butt is INTENSE. All over butt pain. Insomnia. Constipation. Heartburn, although a bit less? Period-like cramps when I lay on my right side, sometimes when I'm sitting up. I puked twice yesterday - after breakfast and lunch, like immediately after eating. Also, my skin is SUPER flushed. I look like I've been outside trying to tan, my cheeks and chest are bright red. My midwife says it's most likely hormonal?
Milestones: Almost at term, almost at term...
Rants/Raves/Vents: Spring being in 3 days is giving me life. I am so over winter, I want my baby to be here and to have sunshine on my face!
QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? Well my parents are/were insane, so.. nothing from them, lol. From my inlaws, I think the biggest thing is allowing our son to be more free range outside. My H grew up in NH in the woods, riding his bike all around and building treehouses and he and his BFF have such amazing memories. My FIL did a great job teaching them how to use tools appropriately. I want our son to have that, too.
For skipping, we probably won't be able to pay for them to go to college - at least not their entire educations - unless something happens with the college/university system in the US. H's dad is a doctor, so he grew up definitely upper middle class in a LCOL area. I think they paid off their house in like 10 years, so they just banked cash for a long, long time. That... will not be our life, lol. I also put myself through college on my own dime, and I think it made me a more conscientious student. If I was paying for those credits, I wanted to get what I could out of it. Meanwhile my H did end up getting his masters, but he screwed around a lot, and was way more interested in partying than going to class. He fully admits that if he was paying for it, he would have gone to class more, lol.
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 18, 2019 11:34:12 GMT -6
nmom, ugh, I'm sorry for the high BP I'm fully expecting that at my appt. And for real, I am OOOOVERRRR this pregnancy. I want to keep him in so his lungs are ok, but I swear to God, I've been pg for 87 years.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2019 11:56:48 GMT -6
nmom, sorry for the HBP, hope you are able to avoid bed rest. lemondrop, bahaha pregnant for 87 years. This is exactly how I feel.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2019 12:05:24 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 35+5 / April 12 RCS
Baby is the size of a: bunch of kale
FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM
Team: Boy
Appointments: Tomorrow
Symptoms: All the usual late-pregnancy stuff. It's sometimes hard to walk because I feel like he's going to drop out at any minute. His kicking is now up by my ribs so I think he's turned and is head down. Unless he's taken up boxing.
Milestones: Tomorrow I become eligible for FMLA leave!
Rants/Raves/Vents: Let's fast forward time by a few weeks. I just want him to be born already!
QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? Oh boy. I was pretty sheltered growing up and lived in a very, very white area. We live in a very diverse area now, and I want to expose my kids to more diversity and different experiences than I had. In my mom's defense, she did pay for my college and while we won't be able to fully cover it, I hope we're able to provide our kids some assistance once they reach college/adulthood so they're not thrown flat on their faces.
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 18, 2019 12:23:34 GMT -6
@ges072115, totally agree on the growing up sheltered in a super white environment. I went to the parochial school in my area and literally graduated with ONE person of color. Going to college was a revelation to me. I want my kids to grow up surrounded by diversity.
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Post by Wicket on Mar 18, 2019 13:03:56 GMT -6
nmom sorry about the high blood pressure. Hopefully you can stay off bedrest
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Post by Wicket on Mar 18, 2019 13:08:41 GMT -6
lemondrop I love winter but definitely excited for Spring. It was so sunny and lovely this weekend. I am excited to go on walks with the baby (if she ever decides to come haha) @ges awesome about the leave milestone!
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Post by jacks on Mar 18, 2019 13:40:06 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 35+3 / RCS April 12
Baby is the size of a: bunch of carrots? That seems wrong. Carrots are small, I am big.
FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM
Team: Pink
Appointments: Next OB is Friday, no clue what to expect at this one. GBS swab? Please say it ain’t so.
Symptoms: nothing terrible. Achy all over, some weird super painful spot that she keeps poking at. Feet a bit swollen. Mostly just back pain
Milestones: I walked 3.5 miles yesterday and my legs did not fall off.
Rants/Raves/Vents: I’m struggling at work. And stressed about whether I’ll be coming back to work or not.
QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? My mom has always said not to fight a battle you can’t win. You can’t make a kid go to sleep, can’t make them say something, and can’t make them eat something. Also a parenting win from my mom- I have magic powers and can make red lights turn green. My kid is convinced I have the magic. It’s great.
I don’t know much about my ILs parenting, but I do plan on making my children more self-sufficient. I swear H thinks people are born with innate knowledge of how to do things like laundry and that he just was not. (Don’t worry, he now knows how to turn on a washing machine. 🙄)
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Post by jacks on Mar 18, 2019 13:41:33 GMT -6
nmom I hope you can stay off bed rest! The working part isn’t fun, but walking around is pretty nice
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Post by Wicket on Mar 18, 2019 13:56:18 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 40 weeks!
Baby is the size of a: Red panda minus the fluffy tail
FTM/STM/TTM/etc:ttm
Team:girl
Appointments:thursday, 41 week ultrasound scheduled for the 27th
Symptoms:tired, if I don't have a nap I usually go to bed early bc I am so exhausted, no labour signs but I tend not to until it is go time
Milestones: 40 weeks
Rants/Raves/Vents: We had a nice quiet weekend. It is hopefully the last as a family of 4 so it was nice. Now we just wait and hang out for when this baby is ready. I have heard third babies can be wild cards. I am starting a new mantra of my baby will be born at the perfect time.
QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? We try to keep to a positive parenting style, supporting their emotional wellbeing, and treat them as a whole person whereas with my parents I often felt unheard and my mother often focuses on the negative all the time rather than coming from a positive place and being supportive. My dad took care of us a lot after school while my mom worked and went through some mental health issues and we would go outdoors and he told us stories every night and I do value those things with my kids. As for my husband, his dad worked a lot and never spent a lot of quality time with them when they were little so he really focuses on work/life balance and being present with the children at night and on weekends.
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Post by pambee on Mar 18, 2019 14:20:39 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 3 weeks tomorrow
Baby is the size of a: 6lb8oz
FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM
Appointments: Had his 2 week today. He has an u/s on his kidneys Wednesday.
Milestones: He gained a whole pound in 2 weeks and is in the 50th% for being early 🎉
Rants/Raves/Vents: This weekend was long and exhausting and I was a real grump. MH was fantastic last night though and picked up on how badly I needed more sleep and took over for all diaper changes and burping after I nursed Henry, which was amazing. It's also weird to think about how he "should" only be 4 days old, and his due date is this coming Thursday, but he's been here for 3 weeks 💙
QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? Hm. My parents did a lot of things to raise me to be independent, but at the same time were very strict about a lot of things, so I'm picking and choosing from things they did 😂 ILs are...not exactly someone I'm looking to for advice on most things. They let their kids do pretty much whatever whenever, MH turned out okay but his 2 (older) siblings are not really doing anything with their lives and still live at home. So we're working towards something more in the middle of our parent's styles, lol.
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Post by lemondrop on Mar 18, 2019 15:05:51 GMT -6
pambee, that baaayyyyybeeeeeee!!!!! 😍😍😍😍
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Post by Wicket on Mar 18, 2019 16:28:12 GMT -6
pambee ugh his little outfit is too cute!
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Post by tapdancer on Mar 18, 2019 16:45:53 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 11 days old Baby is the size of a: He was 7lbs 4oz last Monday. I'm sure he is bigger now. FTM/STM/TTM/etc: STM Team: Blue Appointments: His 2w follow up is Thursday and mine is Friday Symptoms: Night sweats - another lovely pp thing I forgot about Milestones: He's starting to have some periods of awake time. Some even during the day Rants/Raves/Vents: I know we are still in the sleepy newborn stage since he's not even to his due date yet but so far things have been easier this time with feeding and sleeping. I think most of it is because I'm more relaxed. QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? My parents were great about having us join a team sport of some sort. I learned a lot of life skills over my years of playing soccer and dancing competitively. DD has started dance/gymnastics classes but as she gets older I want to have her give input into the activities she would like to do. On the negative front my parents weren't great about talking about feelings. I could have used some therapy much earlier then I got some (not until after college) I hope to be a better advocate for my children and see their mental health as important as their physical health. DH? Well he was very strong willed and although he's very smart (he got a full ride to a major college) his parents did not really push him. I can see it now with how they are with DD. Some of it is just grandparents spoiling but DH and I are very much in agreement about our kids needing boundaries as well as motivating them when needed. Share any U/S or bump OR BABY (ahem) pics if you'd like: Shamrock butt
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Post by tapdancer on Mar 18, 2019 16:50:08 GMT -6
nmom Have you done a 24 hour urine catch and any bloodwork? Do you have a cuff to take it at home? Mine was perfectly fine taking it at home.
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Post by bex15 on Mar 18, 2019 16:55:54 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/how old is baby: 5 days old Baby is the size of a: 5lbs 4oz on Saturday, excited to see his weight at tomorrow’s checkup FTM/STM/TTM/etc: FTM Team: Green turned blue Milestones: I still can’t believe this baby is here!! Rants/Raves/Vents: I’m starting to feel like my feet will never go back to normal, the swelling is awful QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? Growing up I never felt like I could talk to my mom about things, she was very strict and not super affectionate. We’re really close now but I want to have a different kind of relationship with my son for sure. Share any U/S or bump OR BABY (ahem) pics if you'd like:
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Post by tapdancer on Mar 18, 2019 17:22:09 GMT -6
Omg @bex15 your baby is so adorable.
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Post by tapdancer on Mar 18, 2019 17:22:49 GMT -6
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Post by pambee on Mar 18, 2019 17:26:32 GMT -6
tapdancer I love baby pants with things on the butts 😍😂 I love those snuggles where they just look so peaceful. @bex15 he's so little but he just looks so squishable!! 😍
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Post by jewelsofthenile on Mar 18, 2019 18:08:14 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 38 weeks, April 1st Baby is the size of a: leek FTM/STM/TTM/etc: ttm Team: pink Appointments: Tomorrow am Symptoms: so tired, so achy, I have developed a hemorrhoid, and picked up a cold...the end of this pregnancy is my most glamorous for sure. Milestones: another week down Rants/Raves/Vents: So everyday when i wake up and stuggle to get out of bed and i recognize today is not the day that this baby is coming out. i mentally tell myself thats good i want to make it to my due date... so ready to be done. Everyone saying the baby will come early does not help me have patience. QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? It seemed like MIL did all child care even though she worked full time. In a recent conversation we had she said her husband couldnt make his own breakfast let alone make something for the kids to eat. My parents were by no means progressive, and my mom did more of the parenting duties. But my dad knew how to care for us, changed diapers, fed us, get us dressed, so so MIL tells me how great my husband is doing whenever he doing the most basic of things...which is something. I am trying to be more level headed than emotional my parents yelled all the time. i am trying to use yelling sparingly because i see it affecting my preschoolers behavior and mood. My parents let us free range a lot. I am trying to let my kids have some freedom as well. Share any U/S or bump OR BABY (ahem) pics if you'd like:
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Post by Wicket on Mar 18, 2019 18:33:58 GMT -6
tapdancer aw the little newborn shamrock butt! So cute
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Post by Wicket on Mar 18, 2019 18:36:02 GMT -6
@bex15 aw he is so squishable! All of these cute babies...I need mine to join!
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Post by bex15 on Mar 18, 2019 18:55:44 GMT -6
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Post by nmom on Mar 18, 2019 19:47:01 GMT -6
nmom Have you done a 24 hour urine catch and any bloodwork? Do you have a cuff to take it at home? Mine was perfectly fine taking it at home. So far it seems to be NBD as of right now. They didn’t see anything in my urine sample from that morning so didn’t send me for 24hr catch and no cuff at home just weekly check ins. I am a little nervous cuz I said “if I get sick this time I’m done” and I’m not really done lol so I’m hoping if anything does happen it doesn’t get as severe as it did with N!
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Post by snickerdoodle on Mar 18, 2019 19:54:07 GMT -6
bex15 my feet were so bad after DD it took weeks for them to go back to normal but they did eventually. I feel your pain. pambee, tapdancer, bex15 thanks for sharing the pictures they are so cute Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 25+4, 4/18 Baby is the size of a: bunch of carrots FTM/STM/TTM/etc: stm Team: blur Appointments: Friday with ultrasound Symptoms: GD, BH, insomnia has hit bad, acid reflux, feeling so big Milestones: one month until due date today Rants/Raves/Vents: I’m getting a sinus infection and it’s making it even harder to sleep. So excited to see baby on ultrasound Friday QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip? My mom is very overprotective and I feel like I lean that way too, but I don’t want to. So trying to be more relaxed. I think I have an overall different parenting style than my family but still appreciate a lot of things they did with and for us. Don’t want to do anything like in-laws.
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Post by haleyscott on Mar 19, 2019 12:32:38 GMT -6
Weeks pregnant/Due date/How old is baby: 8 days old!
Baby is the size of a: she’s up to 8lbs 4oz (we passed birth weight!)
FTM/STM/TTM/etc: TTM
Team: pink
Appointments: DD had her one week appt yesterday. I go for an incision check next Monday.
Symptoms:
Milestones: we passed birth weight!
Rants/Raves/Vents: every time she latches it hurts for like 10-15 seconds. Which doesn’t seem long but omg. Other than that I don’t have complaints. Her brothers are in love with her and it is the cutest thing ever.
QOTD: what parenting practices did you take from your parents/ in laws? What will you skip?
Hmmm. I think for the most part I parent very differently from my parents and my in-laws. I’m too tired to have examples. Haha my parents were great, we just got about a lot of things differently and it shows more since my mom is basically helping raise my nieces.
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Post by pambee on Mar 19, 2019 12:45:28 GMT -6
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Post by jewelsofthenile on Mar 19, 2019 13:27:29 GMT -6
so many cute babies in this thread 😀
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