Post by rachelgreen on Oct 27, 2014 11:00:40 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? 3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? 4. What is your favorite holiday and why?
1. 17 weeks tomorrow! 2. My crazy dreams are back. But first tri dreams were fun sex dreams. These are more like stressful nightmares! 3. We are trying to keep things relatively reasonable because the total cost when everything is added up is starting to freak me out! I guess I am splurging on photography. I want to do the nice hospital photos, plus a separate shoot at home. 4. Christmas! I love that it's a whole season and I love the lights and trees and spirit of generosity!
1. How far along are you this week? 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? 3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? 4. What is your favorite holiday and why?
1. How far along are you this week? 24w 1 d - Woohoo viability!!!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I'm going for my third anatomy scan today. Cross your fingers the little bugger cooperates and shows us its heart!!
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Hmm, not really. I'm going to do newborn photos but that is only $125. We are buying the bookcase for the nursery (our parents bought the rest of the furniture). If no one gets it off our registry, we'll be buying one of our strollers at $350.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas. I love to decorate my house and tree- it just makes me happy when it's all done. That's why I do it the weekend after Thanksgiving and usually leave it up a few weeks into January!! Gotta enjoy it as long as possible!!
2. Feeling good. My cold is finally pretty much gone. Starting to feel the baby kick a lot. He likes orange juice and baseball:)
3. Good question. I am considering some expensive crib sheets and changing pad covers because I can't find the color I want. If anyone has good sites for bedding, I'd love to see them. We'll get a nice stroller, but nothing too crazy. A ton of stuff will be used from BIL
4. Christmas is by far my favorite. I like being with family and sweets and all the pretty lights and decorations.
Post by shekels1222 on Oct 27, 2014 11:17:13 GMT -5
1. 36w 1 day
2. Had my first check today. I'm 1-2cm dilated and very soft. Doc could feel her head. This isn't my first rodeo so I know all that could mean nothing in terms of when I go into labor. But it's nice to know its one or two less cm to go during labor. And that these random bouts of contractions are at least doing something!
3. We really haven't splurged on anything. She has a closet full of clothes in sizes up to 3T! but I find good deals and love me some consignment sales!
4. I'm lucky and get to celebrate jewish and Christian holidays bc hubby and my kids are Jewish. I love Passover. It's a lot of work to host Seder but I like the traditions we have. Hanukkah and Christmas (and his bday) are too close for us to really separate well for the kid quite yet. He thinks it's just one long gift opening month.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Not much, had a good appointment this morning, everything's on track. Going to the chiropractor again this afternoon.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? New diaper pail, and I'm picky about decorating the nursery well.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving--like Christmas because of all the awesome food with none of the present purchasing stress!
Post by rachelgreen on Oct 27, 2014 11:24:01 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 31 weeks - single digit week countdown now!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Going home for Halloween - hello Chicago black party! Sunday is my local WI shower. It should be small and intimate so that will be nice. Then my showers will be done. I also set up my leave. I only have 6 working weeks left! I'm off the week of T-day and then my last day will be Dec 12th until March 2nd! Hopefully bunny comes right at Christmas so that I will have used all my 2014 vacay days and they don't go to waste. lol.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Everything I thought I was going to splurge on, I haven't. I've either found deals on them or found other items that I substituted because I couldn't pass it up. I thought it would have been the glider but that turned out to be my biggest steal yet. I got an $800 set for $125, lol. Might not have been the style I wanted but it's so comfy and perfect I don't care.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? 4th of July: summertime, bbq, fireworks, no-stress holiday hosting, usually boating or water activities are involved.
Post by kballerina on Oct 27, 2014 11:26:56 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 24w4d 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Have a sinus infection and am sticking it out without running in for antibiotics. My midwife reassured me that 90% of sinus infections are viral and that if it didn't improve after 10 days to come back for antibiotics at that point. But only on day 5 and completely miserable - face hurts, teeth hurt, ears hurt. Can't lay down. Ugh. 3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby? Have really enjoyed finding some unique things on Etsy - like an adorable Beatrix Potter hand-made mobile. Not expensive, really, but meaningful? 4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving! I love the food and I love that it's not about stuff. DH and I have spent the last few years trying to focus on experiences and relationships rather than material goods. I hate that Christmas, which used to be my favorite, is all about buying as much stuff for as cheap as possible. And my inlaws are the worst - they are all about filling their house (and everyone else's) with random knick knacks and electronics. Omg - sorry this got so long! Just feeling anticipatorily overwhelmed!! Lol.
ETA - Wow, I just re-read this and it's a total woe-is-me/lecture on materialism. Sorry!!
Post by demandypants on Oct 27, 2014 11:27:12 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 27 weeks 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I made it to the third trimester! And had my 1hr GD test today. 3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? A minivan is probably the biggest ticket item we will require. My 12 year oldJetta was not built for a family of 5. 4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving, because stuffing.
Post by starburst604 on Oct 27, 2014 11:30:23 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 10w1d
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? the vivid pregnancy dreams have been nuts. They're not about the baby, just totally bizarre and last night, disturbing. I have my NT scan on Wed! I am really excited to get past that milestone successfully.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Hmmm. Well my dad is buying our furniture so MIL (not to be outdone) said she will buy us whatever carriage/stroller we want. So I might get something a little fancier than I would have? I definitely want a nice glider too.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? I love Christmas. I look forward to our family gatherings all year.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? 1 weeks from today I will have 2 outside babies, eek! DH and I are so ready for the babies to be here.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Hmm we haven't really splurged ourselves on anything as we had to buy 2 of so many things, so splurgy items were gifted to us.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas - love my family's traditions, good food
Post by luv2rn4fun on Oct 27, 2014 11:52:31 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 33w2d
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Not much going on this week. Feeling really good and am happy for a little break in all the action before we need to do more baby things (although we will likely try to make progress on the nursery this weekend).
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? We didn't need to splurge on anything. We are trying to keep it simple and pretty much everything we wanted/needed was gifted to us. We are so blessed!
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas! For the past 5 years, DH and I have spent Christmas Eve with my dad's family and Christmas Day with DH's family. Now that C will be here we will likely start our own traditions. I really want us to be home and celebrating our little family on Christmas morning (grandparents and others can come visit early afternoon or so). I just love how happy everyone is around that time, all the presents, great food and drinks, etc. Thanksgiving is definitely a close second but Christmas is my favorite!
2. Nothing to AW, just tired after a fun but crazy family weekend. Baby is cozy and no signs of coming out anytime soon. 1cm dilated for the last 3 weeks now. I know that can change quickly, but I was hoping for a little progress at this mornings check in.
3. Poor second child, I really haven't bought much. Just replaced a few newborn clothes. I think I will get a swing this week.
4. Fourth of July because my whole family does a reunion. Other major holidays get split up between ILs sometimes, but everyone comes for my sister's party on the fourth.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week?
Hitting that stage of not wanting to see people because I am tired of people asking me when the baby is due. I just keep saying sometime next month.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)?
Got a mini arms reach cosleeper this time around. Second hand on eBay - is that a splurge? I also got a new Solly Wrap that I'm excited about. The one I used with my other two was pretty fugly looking.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas. I love hanging out and watching movies, reading books and eating terrible food for a few days.
Post by hainesherway on Oct 27, 2014 11:59:45 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 8 weeks 1 day
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I broke the big news to a few more family members over the weekend. I loved hearing their reactions and how excited they are for us.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Nothing yet...haven't really thought about it since it's still early.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas...I love all the traditions with church and family, lights, and having some extra time off work to enjoy it all.
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? AW- I had an appt on Friday and baby is head down, and I'm 1cm dilated and 80% effaced, so my doctor told me I probably won't make it to my due date. I'm not ready for this baby to come yet, but it's exciting to know that my body is making progress. Also, we finally picked a name!
Vent- My crotch is really sore, and I'm afraid that I'll be doing the pregnancy waddle before too long. My ribs are also still sore. I think I just need to plan on being uncomfortable for the next few weeks.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Our City Mini GT stroller and all of the accessories was a splurge. I've splurged on a couple outfits too, like an adorable Christmas cardigan onesie from Etsy that he'll only wear once or twice.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving. I love how the focus is on spending time with family and being thankful, and I love eating food and relaxing all day. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are a close second. I love going to candlelight services, celebrating Jesus' birth, and giving gifts. Gift giving is my love language, so I love picking out gifts for people and watching them open them.
1. How far along are you this week? 40 weeks tomorrow, and boy am I feeling it!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I'm really hoping this kid comes already! We'll have to start talking induction dates on Wednesday. I suppose I'm not opposed to an induction, but I went into labor spontaneously with my daughter and I kind of liked that experience. I'm frustrated and achy and I'm channeling those feelings by baking. Heh. I just have to make sure I don't eat all the things I'm baking!
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Not really, other than a better diaper bag, but it wasn't super expensive or anything. I'll probably think of something that I just have to have for him after he's born though.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Probably Christmas because it's usually cooler (or coolish?) and have I mentioned I like baking? Also, egg nog. I have a picture of my daughter when she was two months old next to our Christmas tree and in her new stocking and I'm looking forward to taking that picture with my son too.
1. How far along are you this week? 29+4, can't believe I'm so close to 30 weeks!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? I had my first shower this weekend and got lots of sleepers and onesies. H painted the dresser and our nursery bedding came in. I'm excited to finally be making progress on the nursery. I have a doctor's appt. on Wednesday because I'm now going every two weeks.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? The glider has been the most expensive thing so far. We might get one or two nicer items like the monitor, but we'll see.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? This is hard. I'll say Thanksgiving because it's nice to get together with everyone and the main focus is eating, lol. There's not presents to buy and it's just usually low key.
1. How far along are you this week? 32 weeks. I really don't feel that pregnant, but here I am!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Kind of a weird/TMI AW, but we had sex last night and it wasn't awful. Last week was awful and I was afraid that would be our last time, but nope. Still got it, for now.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Our splurge was a nice glider. My MIL bought us a nice jogging stroller. But if we're being honest, I have bought all.the.things. for this baby. I can't stop myself.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving. I love to cook/eat and it requires zero decorating unlike Christmas.
1. How far along are you this week? 29+4, can't believe I'm so close to 30 weeks!
I saw your post about your 30 week appt over on the WC and I was shocked that you were 30 weeks! I don't know why, I guess I didn't think we were so close together. Pregnancy brain
1. How far along are you this week? 17 weeks today!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? AW - I've been feeling the baby move a lot this week, especially toward the end of the day when I am sitting still. Vent - I think the hormones are making me extra emotional this week. I've had two stress cries over work and home improvement projects.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Not yet. As of right now I still am trying to be minimalistic and not buy too much stuff. Our house is already full enough.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? July 4. Beach and BBQ!
Post by gretchenindisguise on Oct 27, 2014 12:36:48 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? --40 weeks on Thursday
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? --I really thought he was going to arrive this weekend. He did not and I'm still at work. I'm still feeling pretty well, but blurg.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? --Not really. Poor second child.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? --Christmas. Because a) I like getting presents and b) my kid flipping loves it and it's really fun.
Post by cheeseandcrackers on Oct 27, 2014 12:38:00 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 18 weeks+
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? yes.. cramps and headaches. the cramps are annoying, but nothing to be concerned about according to my doc.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? no idea
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? this year i'm lookign forward to thanksgiving and christmas.. for obvious reasons ..FOOD!
Post by estrellita on Oct 27, 2014 12:54:42 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 23 weeks
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Did our registry yesterday! It was fun but all the decisions were a little overwhelming. Still have to find out if my insurance covers a pump before I put one on there. I also don't know what to do about things like bottles and diapers. How do I know what will work? My mom insists I need a million boxes of diapers on there so I added a box of Pampers swaddlers because I've heard good things. For bottles I guess we just pick some and hope they work?
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Not that I can think of. We don't really have the money to splurge on anything. I'm just hoping we have the funds to get everything we need!
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas. I love being around family and the whole holiday spirit thing. It can wait until after Thanksgiving though! I'm super excited that this will be our last Christmas just us! Might throw off our usual plans though.. we'll figure that out next year!
2. AW: H got the nursery paint finished this weekend! The crib is up there too, but still in the box, so we'll probably be assembling that this week.
3. I bought a Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag a few months back. I got it in a clearance sale so it wasn't really that expensive compared to full price, but it was still a bit of a splurge. I love it though!
4. Probably Christmas. I love the music and the movies and the food
Post by bluelikejazz on Oct 27, 2014 13:02:45 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? - 36 weeks!
2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? - Bragplaint: I'm sick of people asking if I'm miserable and ready to be done. I still feel awesome (sure I get tired early, and I have to get up 2-4x/night to pee, but overall, I don't have any genuine complaints), and as long as baby is growing and healthy, I'm happy to stay pregnant.
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? - Not really. We've gotten tons of hand me downs/garage sale stuff, and the big stuff was purchased by the grandparents.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? 4th of July. I love fireworks, the day off, swimming, and no pressure to buy presents.
1. How far along are you this week? 34 weeks, tomorrow! 2. Pregnancy-related AWs/vents/randoms for this week? Had our L&D class yesterday.Very informative, but 8 hours was just too long :?
3. Is there a splurge item you have bought or will buy for baby(ies)? Splurged on the glider & diaper bag, both of which will get a lot of use so I don't feel too bad. Now I am eyeing up a newborn Lacoste layette set that is way over priced, but all my husband wears is Lacoste and the baby's nursery is alligator themed...I'm seriously considering it.
4. What is your favorite holiday and why? Probably Thanksgiving; it's the kickoff to a great season. However, I *really* like Christmas decorations, so that may give Christmas the edge.
1. How far along are you this week? 29+4, can't believe I'm so close to 30 weeks!
I saw your post about your 30 week appt over on the WC and I was shocked that you were 30 weeks! I don't know why, I guess I didn't think we were so close together. Pregnancy brain
I'm kind of in denial that I am, so you can join me on that bench.
1. 33w6d - this is getting real!!! 2. Ugh, I had a miserable night last night worrying about not having felt the baby move much. This is the first time I've done this to myself since I started feeling movement and I slept horribly. Luckily it seems like he's back to normal. 3. The glider was the big splurge - we really made no compromises there in the name of saving money. We've received so much as gifts/hand-me-downs that we really didn't have the chance to splurge on anything else - it's been amazing. I can tell that I am going to have a weakness for clothes, though. And cloth diapers could be a slippery slope if we end up sticking with it. 4. Thanksgiving. It's so fun to get together with family and eat and drink to excess with none of the gift crap that Christmas involves.