Weekly Pregnancy Check in 10/23/17

[catmom88]

How far along are you?



Appointments coming up?




How are you feeling?




Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments?




QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online?

[catmom88]

How far along are you? 37 weeks Wednesday


Appointments coming up? Another weekly check next Monday, just got back from one today


How are you feeling? Good, I have stopped carrying dd up and down the stairs in our house and am limited picking her up as much. I'm feeling very top heavy and large. Some cramping this morning but no contractions recently.


Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? The np had to redo my gbs swab today since the other one didn't get processed. That was fun, not! Lol Other than that, nothing really just about 2 weeks till my rcs.

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? Express when I'm not pregnant. However, I was becoming more of a fan of Old Navy. They have lots of cute clothes right now but I don't want to buy since I won't know my size yet. Amazon is where I shop most online but it's more for household items and/or the littles.

[blabbermouth]

How far along are you? 37w6d

Appointments coming up? Tomorrow afternoon with the MW. Not sure much will happen, since I know she won't do a check until 39 weeks, but DH is coming, so that's nice.

How are you feeling? Fine. Tired. Sometimes crampy. Definitely carrying low now. Annoyed by baby hiccups. Starting to get nervous. Feeling kind of antsy, like spent some time pacing around the house last night!


Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Baby is head down, so hopefully can have a vaginal birth.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I don't remember anymore? I've been enjoying mat clothes. My wardrobe is limited so it's easy to get dressed (fewer options) and I get a pass on how disheveled I look, haha.

And as a related question, how long can I expect to be wearing mat pants/clothes after birth? 

[cnf]

blabbermouth, I switched to real pants as soon as I could PP. I get very tired of having an elastic waistband up to my ribs. I had a csection so it was probably about a month before I could tolerate a regular waistband again.

I am, once again, so ready to be back in real clothes. I've hit my quota on stretch pants at this point.

[cnf]

How far along are you? 36+2


Appointments coming up? Thursday for my last growth scan.


How are you feeling? Done. I'm done. Bring on the EPO and the workout ball and the sex and get this kid out of me.


Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Not from appointments, but tomorrow I will be equally as pregnant as when my water broke last time. Unfortunately I don't think history plans to repeat itself.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? Ugh, Amazon? I don't buy much for myself but I might treat myself to some new clothes postpartum. I'll go to target and khols, places like that.

[catmom88]

blabbermouth,My answer is very similar to cnf,. It took about a month because of my incision. I hope to be able to make leggings work this time but we'll see.

[snuff9861]

How far along are you? 35 + 4

Appointments coming up? MW tomorrow. GBS to be included.

How are you feeling? Large and sore but for the most part ok. Heartburn is starting to ramp up but it's only at night when I'm trying to sleep. I'm feeling a lot of pressure down below.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Not really. We're going to a home birth session tonight. Not because I want to have this baby at home, but because my MW thinks she's going to come fast so she wants us to be prepared just in case.

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I pretty much live in Old Navy.

[thatgolfb]

blabbermouth, I wore maternity pants for a while after birth, partially because they were the most comfy, lol. I want to say a few months. Mainly because I wanted to get to a certain point before buying new clothing- I did not go back to my pre pregnancy size over the 3 years before I was pregnant again, so new clothes were necessary. (I had a vaginal birth so no incision.)

I already have some stretchy Old Navy rockstar jeans with elastic waistband that fit under my belly already so I am hopeful I can wear them relatively soon after birth.

[thatgolfb]

How far along are you? 37+2

Appointments coming up? Wednesday at 8 am. So early! But I thought I would still be working. Should be a routine appt, but I am planning on possibly getting sent to L and D again. I will be having McDs breakfast on the way this time, haha.

How are you feeling? Not bad, really. Just tired and I can't stand/walk for very long without my back hurting a lot. I need lots of breaks. Heartburn is bad but Prisolec is still working pretty well. Having occasional contractions.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Just that everything looked fine but induction is currently scheduled for 11/2!

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? For general things, Target! For clothing, I don't really have a standard place. I do frequent Gap and Loft during sales. Old Navy is also good but a lot of their clothing fits me weirdly, like it is too short and wide? IDK. But those Rockstar jeans are awesome. And I liked their crop pants, I got a few pairs of those last year for work and wore them until they fell apart.

[roloma]

How far along are you? 36w2d

Appointments coming up? Had an NST today. Baby passed with flying colors with no extra time needed. BPP at the MFM on Thursday.

How are you feeling? Big and sore but overall, surprisingly good. Physically this pregnancy is much different than my last, where I was completely miserable 100% of the time by 32 weeks.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? I think my OB is just figuring baby will come any day. I am not so sure, he seems pretty happy in there.

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I shop mainly at Target and Old Navy because cheap. But I also love Loft Outlet. I keep trying to convince myself that it is smarter to buy higher quality pieces and keep them for longer but I wasn't anywhere near my ideal size after DS1 was born. Hopefully I can get back there after this kid and feel more comfortable in my body.

[bubbles]

How far along are you? 38+3

Appointments coming up? Tomorrow. I'm anxious to hear about the growth ultrasound from Thursday.

How are you feeling? My lower back hurts but otherwise just feeling large and uncomfortable.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Nothing other than her concern about baby's growth.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I don't know ha, it feels like it's been a long time since I've bought new clothes. I buy a lot from Amazon because it's easy. I like Old Navy but I find that certain things don't fit the way I'd like.

[quinn]

How far along are you? 35w 3d


Appointments coming up? Friday with OB


How are you feeling? Same. Contractions here and there. Honestly, I haven't felt this good in a long time!



::ducks::



Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Nope just chugging along


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I don't shop for me very often. When I do it's more like a detour while shopping for the boys. I like Marshalls and Target and American Eagle though

[grumpycat]

blabbermouth I was back in pre pregnancy clothes 4-6 weeks postpartum with ds1. Sooner with yoga pants/leggings. I'm already back in pre pregnancy tops/shirts at 10 days postpartum. I want to say that took longer with my first though, for whatever reason.

Just be kind to yourself the mom pouch hangs around for ... awhile if not indefinitely.

[roloma]

quinn, I honestly feel almost the best I have the whole pregnancy. I don't know what the deal is. I mean, aside from aches and pains of carrying around a bowling ball, things are pretty good.

[bazi]

blabbermouth with the help of my girdle I was back in (most) of my pre pregnancy clothes about 10 days pp. I kept the maternity lounge pants around for awhile because they were comfy, but nothing full panel.

[peggels24]

How far along are you? 37w 4d - and it still amazes me that I need to look it up every time LOL



Appointments coming up? I have an OB appt and u/s on Thursday which may be my last? My c-section is scheduled for a week after that so hopefully I won't have to go in before then.




How are you feeling? Up and down. Today's a fairly good day even though I'm exhausted. Friday was an awful day. Saturday was good. Just pretty much all over the place.




Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Not really. It was the first time that the NST worked properly. The baby moves around so much and kicks the monitors off so the dr or the MA need to follow her around with it.




QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? My favorite place to shop for me is Lord & Taylor - but my wallet isn't so happy with that.

[cnf]

All of you that feel good can go suck it.

By the end of my 8 hour work day I can barely stand anymore for my last period class, between the various pains and inability to breath. I'm so tired.

[bazi]

How far along are you? 36+6

Appointments coming up? Had one this morning. His head is down and he’s measuring a little ahead but not Godzilla Baby. Next week I think I will get a cervical check, just to see how it’s looking.

How are you feeling? Okay, just tired. Comfortable sleeping positions have become elusive. Once my mom gets here (around 38 weeks), little man is welcome to show up.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appts? Placenta is still out of the way! I’m hoping GBS test is negative so I can look forward to laboring without an IV in my arm.

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I mean, it’s not my favorite but I am keeping Jeff Bezos in his private jets and giant mansions. I am a big retail therapy person. Sephora is always a nice respite. If I want to shop til I drop and hunt for deals, department store outlet mall. If I want to browse and be waited on, Nordstrom or Bloomingdales. Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, MM LeFleur. Lou and Grey and Old Navy for casual stuff.

[AnnPerkins]

How far along are you? 36wk2d


Appointments coming up? Only my induction Wednesday night!


How are you feeling? Well, I've been on high labor alert since Thursday, but it appears that it's all been for naught.


Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? 3cm as of Thursday afternoon.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? Old Navy, Gap, Express. Wherever I can find things I like and that fit me.

[blabbermouth]

Oct 23, 2017 15:00:30 GMT -6 AnnPerkins said:

How far along are you? 36wk2d


Appointments coming up? Only my induction Wednesday night!


How are you feeling? Well, I've been on high labor alert since Thursday, but it appears that it's all been for naught.


Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? 3cm as of Thursday afternoon.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? Old Navy, Gap, Express. Wherever I can find things I like and that fit me.

Woot woot!

[clucky]

How far along are you?
38 on Thursday


Appointments coming up? Thursday we have an appt and a BPP. 3 appts left before baby - 1 is a sweep just before induction, unless I chicken out.



How are you feeling? Better than last week emotionally.




Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Not really, my cervix is “favorable”. I still need to get the flu shot, maybe we wil do that after my appt, since H and G (DS1) will be with me.




QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online?
Target and Amazon, but I like to look around online for deals on quality clothes.

[misskilljoy]

blabbermouth, I could fit into prepregnancy clothes relatively quickly (maybe 2-3 weeks) but I didn't wear them for months because squishing into them was not good for comfort or self-esteem. This time I plan to embrace the maternity clothes for a few months just to be comfortable.

[mrspiatt]

How far along are you?
36 weeks tomorrow

Appointments coming up?
Thursday

How are you feeling?
Tired and emotional... I’ve also been having a lot of BHs lately and terrible heartburn.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Jack is head down (not that it matters, my OB won’t do a VBAC. Estimated weight on Friday was 6lbs, 5oz- that’s what DD2 weighed at 39+3. I had my GBS swan on Friday, didn’t hear anything back.

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? I’m not a big shopper... I hate the mall, I’m not big into clothes, shoes, etc. I stick with Ross mostly. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[doxiemama]

How far along are you? 37w4d

Appointments coming up? Friday

How are you feeling? Giant. My fingers are still swollen and stiff when I first wake up. Otherwise I feel fine. Some upper back pain if I sit awkwardly for too long.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? Had another growth ultrasound yesterday and baby is measuring 8lb 2oz.

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? IDK, I used to like Target for basics but they recently changed all of their clothing lines so we'll see how it fits me once I'm back to my normal body again.

[spacecadet]

How far along are you? 35w 5d

Appointments coming up? tomorrow

How are you feeling? ok. just ok.

Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? not really

QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Either in store or online? Most of the clothes I have are from Banana Republic, Gap, Loft or Old Navy. I typically only shop when they have big sales.

[birdsofafeather]

How far along are you? 35w today



Appointments coming up? had one earlier today




How are you feeling? tired and done.




Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? baby went from 56% to 31% in 1 week... he only gained 2 oz in that week. Dr said that its fine but I don't like it. Seems off to me. we have another scan next Tuesday. hope he picks up some weight before then.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? i hate shopping for the most part. i guess Northpark Mall. It's my fav mall in the area, has all the best shops

[pootsen]

How far along are you? 36w5d



Appointments coming up? I just got done with one.



How are you feeling? Achy and I have 0 activity tolerance.


Any updates/interesting tidbits from recent appointments? I had my GBS swab and I’m a fingertip dilated. Baby is still head down but facing sideways.


QOTW: Where is your favorite place to shop for yourself? Kohls. Can’t beat that 30% off and kohls cash.