Pregnant Check-In

[nannerl]

How's everybody feeling? I wish I could think of some cute pithy prompts, but my creativity is all tapped out right now. Where's laurack when you need her?

[Deleted]

Tired.

That's my only answer these days.
Why am I so tired??

I mean, I know why. I'm huge and have a crazy toddler and wake up to pee at least 4 times a night. But omg. So tired.

Otherwise, I feel pretty great!

[tuck]

I feel grumbly. I kind of hate everything.

[DesertMoon]

The heartburn and sore pelvis are my biggest complaints....also DH used cheap paint in baby's room and I'm pretty bummed it's not valspar or behr. A lot of the paint came off with the tape. DH had to touch up with a small brush/sponge.

[nannerl]

So I'm at 37 weeks tomorrow and just realized yesterday that I don't have a pediatrician lined up (don't judge too harshly please... in Norway and the UK it was all sort of lined up for you! ). I have started washing baby clothes.

I'm also second guessing ALL of our name choices, but going through the name book is just so frustrating! I'm hoping Pinto just looks at me and somehow communicates "I'd like to be called _______, please!"

I also have possibly three dr's appointments next week. After some hemming and hawing, the midwives have decided to go ahead and refer me to their GD specialist just so they can take a look at by borderline high fasting numbers and decide whether to put me on meds for the last 3 or 4 weeks. (GD ladies-- is it normal to go on meds this close to the end?) I also have a sizing scan to check for growth, but the midwife today did say that the baby didn't feel overly large for this stage in the game. 

Other than that, I'm actually feeling really good. This pregnancy has been way easier than the first-- I still can't believe I'm so close to the end. I haven't even thought about packing my hospital bag yet either... better get on that too!

[nannerl]

Oh ladybug and tuck, ya'll just need to have those kids! Come on Baby Bug and Baby Tuck, we are all ready to meet you!!

[shevacc]

I'm doing pretty well for a super-preg. I can't tell if I'm occasionally getting contractions or if baby boy is just stretching in there and pushing my uterus with his foot/shoulder/butt/whatever. I have an achy pelvis but it's not unmanageable.

G has been cutting her molars and waking up several times at night due to discomfort. Sleeping a bit more would be nice, especially knowing what's coming very soon. I've started to have to pee practically hourly if not more frequently when I'm not dehydrated. Luckily at night I've been able to only get up once or twice, but I keep having to roll over to try to get comfortable and that's quite the process.

Can I no longer be pregnant for a few days before having to start in on caring for a newborn at all hours? Pretty please???

[imimahoney]

Not bad. Tired by OK. Zofran + colace + prunes appear to be my bff. But it also seems that I am getting heartburn now, wtf.

I'm 8 weeks today!

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Jul 31, 2014 17:15:02 GMT -5 shevacc said:

I'm doing pretty well for a super-preg. I can't tell if I'm occasionally getting contractions or if baby boy is just stretching in there and pushing my uterus with his foot/shoulder/butt/whatever. I have an achy pelvis but it's not unmanageable.

G has been cutting her molars and waking up several times at night due to discomfort. Sleeping a bit more would be nice, especially knowing what's coming very soon. I've started to have to pee practically hourly if not more frequently when I'm not dehydrated. Luckily at night I've been able to only get up once or twice, but I keep having to roll over to try to get comfortable and that's quite the process.

Can I no longer be pregnant for a few days before having to start in on caring for a newborn at all hours? Pretty please???

I like that idea!

I'm also having "contractions" but sometimes I think it's just him moving weird. It's different than the Braxton hicks I was getting but they don't feel like "real" contractions. So weird.

[formerlyllizzyb]

17 weeks tomorrow. My pelvis is sore and my back and feet hurt. Wtf. I swear that didn't happen until 3rd tri with Graham. I am so tired this week, too.

Just call me a ray of sunshine!

[Deleted]

I'm feeling ok I guess the heat has been giving me some bad headaches so trying to drink more water= more bathroom trips. I have 5 days left of work so that's giving me something to look forward to. Started gathering some baby stuff out of the garage last week. We have our 36 week ultrasound next week

[juliamastro]

My morning sickness is gone, thank god! I have actually lost a few pounds, so I am happy my appetite is back.
Last pregnancy the only symptom I had was bleeding gums, and this pregnancy has been no fun at all!

although my body feels pregnant for sure, we have not told anyone so it still doesn't feel real.

[rileym2010]

8 weeks tomorrow.

Moving on Wednesday and haven't done a thing. My last prescheduled blog post goes live tomorrow and I just can't write another one. I hate looking at all food. Think I'll just have to have a couple week break from blog posts. The nausea and exhaustion are really starting to get to me. Hopefully it will be better next week when we finally get to my parents, but then 3 weeks without DH :/

[Deleted]

I'm in the calm before the storm. I'm so scared for the storm part.

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Jul 31, 2014 19:56:35 GMT -5 rileym2010 said:

8 weeks tomorrow.

Moving on Wednesday and haven't done a thing. My last prescheduled blog post goes live tomorrow and I just can't write another one. I hate looking at all food. Think I'll just have to have a couple week break from blog posts. The nausea and exhaustion are really starting to get to me. Hopefully it will be better next week when we finally get to my parents, but then 3 weeks without DH :/

Wow! Your move date come up fast!

[puppylove64]

I'm starting to feel ready to pop and having trouble getting comfortable. I finally washed some baby clothes, I need to wash the car seat cover soon. I'm starting to stress that we can't come up with a name for lo. I'm ready to take some time off work!

[ktstorm]

I'm 14 weeks and am at that weird "she looks like she's been eating too many cookies" stage, but at least I'm eating somewhat normally again. We told MIL and my parents earlier this week. I still have to tell my boss, maybe next week.

I have been irrationally annoyed with any and all behaviors of my H. It's very strange, I can think nice thoughts about him as long as he's not around me. All interaction causes me to be annoyed, like a hug and a kiss = instant rage. I don't remember this from last time, but then again he was traveling for more than half of my pregnancy with B. I'm not sure how to tell him. Yes, dear, I think pregnancy is causing me to be annoyed by your very presence, so leave me alone, but please don't take it personally?

nannerl don't feel bad about not having a pedi. We actually did a pedi interview a little after 37 weeks and B was born 2 days later. Whoops.

[artgal84]

I'm only 7 weeks, since my ultrasound set me back 9 days. I'm really tired, not too much nausea but lots of food aversions, my nipples hurt and L is still nursing so that has been interesting. Anyone else nursing? I find I'm not as patient during it now, like it annoys me a little? My face is broken out, which didn't happen last time.

[christidee]

I'm sitting pretty in the beginning of the second trimester. I have energy again and most of the nausea is gone. 

[blane12]

8weeks yesterday. I'm just soooooo tired! I feel like I'm starting to show already (most of it's just fat though) but my mil told my H I look skinnier than normal today (we haven't told anyone I'm pregnant yet) so I'm not sure if I should take that as a compliment or be insulted lol!

[klp02]

I am 8 weeks 5 days today. Morning sickness is hitting me hard this time. I had an ultrasound yesterday and baby is measuring perfectly, so I go back in two weeks.

It is almost time to come off of all of the medication that is helping to keep me pregnant, and I'm getting nervous. I trust the doctors, but praying that everything will continue to be ok.

[laurack]

When I saw the tag I was like whoaaaaa wait. AM I PREGNANT AGAIN?! Godammit!

[twirlermom]

I am just over 7 weeks now. Morning sickness has definitely set in. If I am not eating, I feel like I am going to be sick After losing so much weight it is killing me. I am hoping to get back to eating healthy once this morning sickness passes.

And I am ready for bed by about 8 pm. My house looks like crap because I haven't had the energy to do anything in the evenings.

I need to clean it up because a cleaner guy so coming to clean our couch and rug tomorrow, but I made the mistake of sitting down on the couch I don't want to get up! Maybe I will set my alarm and get to early tomorrow.

I can't believe how big my stomach has already gotten. I know it is bloat, but I almost can't hide it anymore!!

[rxbeth]

I'm 16w1d. Embracing my maternity clothes. I feel pretty good, except I'm just tired.

[shevacc]

Jul 31, 2014 20:29:01 GMT -5 artgal84 said:

I'm only 7 weeks, since my ultrasound set me back 9 days. I'm really tired, not too much nausea but lots of food aversions, my nipples hurt and L is still nursing so that has been interesting. Anyone else nursing? I find I'm not as patient during it now, like it annoys me a little? My face is broken out, which didn't happen last time.

Still nursing here. It got bad for a while, then got much better. I set limits when I needed to (ie telling G that hurts, please open wider or only letting her nurse for a certain length of time). Right now she's down to just before bedtime and sometimes first thing in the morning.

[lolaburns]

Jul 31, 2014 20:01:25 GMT -5 @huahualove said:

I'm in the calm before the storm. I'm so scared for the storm part.

<3 breathe. There will be no storm.

[ladydi]

I'm 13 weeks. We are still nursing here too. It was sore feeling, pretty much since right before my BFP but then about a week and a half ago it got a lot worse. I sort of dread it now. After a minute or two it's better but at first its really painful . We are down to bedtime, sometimes naptime, and first thing in the morning. I'm going to try and cut out the morning sessions next.

Otherwise I'm feeling good, food aversions and nausea are mostly gone, pretty much just coffee still sounds nasty to me. I'm also still getting tired in the afternoon but it's not as bad. Most of my normal clothes are starting to feel a little tight so we'll see how long I last until I have to break out the maternity clothes.

[artgal84]

shevacc and ladydi thanks for chiming in. My worst pain is right when she latches too and then it gets a little better. So does the pain ever go away or does it last all during pregnancy? I think my milk supply is already decreasing because she has asked me twice "mama get more milky for me". it's kinda bittersweet, I cried the other day (but I cry about everything now, ha).

[jfh]

I feel great. I love second tri. If all the tris were second tri I could be pregnant all the time. I have some back pain, but literally no other negative symptoms (knock on wood!!). I guess I'm slightly more hormonal and I'm crying more easily, but now I know from experience that I'll be like that for the next two years or so, lol. Might as well get used to it.

I'm 25 weeks and my mind is BLOWN that third tri is coming up so fast. I really need another 6 months before this baby comes.

artgal84 I'm still nursing. It hurt pretty badly for awhile but now it's pretty much back to normal. Sometimes I have to remind him "wide latch," but it's fine. I'm at once or twice a day, sometimes not at all. I'd like to wean entirely by the end of August.

This baby is sooooo active. What's he up to in there?? He's a busy bee. I love it.

[shevacc]

Aug 1, 2014 7:43:05 GMT -5 artgal84 said:

shevacc and ladydi thanks for chiming in. My worst pain is right when she latches too and then it gets a little better. So does the pain ever go away or does it last all during pregnancy? I think my milk supply is already decreasing because she has asked me twice "mama get more milky for me". it's kinda bittersweet, I cried the other day (but I cry about everything now, ha).

I'm sorry you're sad . It is bittersweet that pregnancy has to affect our outside babies so early on. Thinking of you and sending big hugs your way!

That cringing latching pain went away for me eventually (I think shortly into 2nd tri? I can't exactly remember) but I used to pretty much be able to nurse in my sleep and still can't do that. That said, it's not painful either.

My supply took a huge hit fairly soon after my BFP and I'm pretty sure G's just been comfort nursing for months, but I didn't want to know so I didn't ask her if my milk was completely gone (made me sad too). Around when I think it disappeared she completely dropped any daytime sessions and only asked before bed/early mornings/sometimes before nap. G recently started telling me milk is yummy in her tummy so I think my colostrum is back? I don't leak while pregnant so no real idea.

Anyway, if you and she both want to stick with it, the pain does seem to get better. And if pregnancy naturally leads to weaning, she'll love you just as much. eav2c has lots of awesome tandem nursing advice if that's the route you choose and I might in another few months depending on how things are going.