Funky Fetal Friday 4/24

[longtimenopost]

1. How far along are you?

2. How are you feeling?

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? 

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms.

[runblondie26]

1. 21 weeks

2. Good!

3. He hasn't come to any appointments this time, but he's been really good about giving me extra time to myself by taking on extra responsibilities with the exisiting 2 kids and housework.

4. I'm in the second-tri sweet spot. No vents right now. I have a little FOMO seeing my running buddies sign-up for spring/summer races, but running will still be there after this baby is born.

[Velar Fricative]

1. How far along are you?
18w1d


2. How are you feeling?
Pretty good!


3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy?
He hasn't been, but then again, I haven't really either. Poor second child. Not that I'm not excited about #2, but I very much have a "been there, done that" feeling about this pregnancy and I don't like pregnancy in general, so I'll just be happy when I have a baby to hold after this. So I think my feelings influence how engaged DH feels about it this time too. The good news is that not being as engaged with this pregnancy means it's going by pretty fast - can't believe I'm 18+ weeks already!


4. Pregnancy vents/randoms: Amnio is happening on Tuesday afternoon. I'm not too nervous about the procedure, I'm just nervous about the results. I'm wearing maternity pants now and am so happy I found a tip about using mitten clips to clip my pants to my bra so I never ever have to pull my pants up every two seconds! I wish I knew this tip last time. Now I don't despise maternity pants. Also, I had an appointment on Wednesday and I gained 8 pounds in 4 weeks, and the OB was (rightfully) concerned. I feel like I'm eating better than I was last time, plus I'm heavier this time since I never lost the baby weight before getting pregnant again, so I'm feeling pretty down. I hope it was merely due to the huge four-course meal I had at a work conference a few hours before. I've had weight issues for many years now and even though I know I can eat healthier during pregnancy, I don't want to feel like I'm dieting while pregnant but I will feel that way if I cut back on the "bad" stuff significantly because that's what I do when I'm trying to lose weight while not pregnant. Ugh. What a mindfuck.

[oswin]

1. How far along are you? 31w4d

2. How are you feeling? Awful, mostly because I've got a horrible cough that keeps making me pee a little when I cough unexpectedly or particularly hard.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? He's been very supportive. Unlike my first pregnancy, he's skipped most of my OB appointments (except ultrasounds) because we both realized that they're not that exciting. He'll probably come to some of the last ones when I'm going every week.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. See #2 above. Also I've gotten to the point where I need a pillow between my knees to sleep well, and I've definitely noticed that my top walking speed is decreasing - but I'm not waddling yet.

[longtimenopost]

1. 20w2d

2. Pregnancy-wise, LARGE. I think I was this big when I delivered DD1 at 31w. Baby's growth is on track, though! It's probably the combination of being #3 and having a c/s with DD2 so my stomach muscles aren't what they were!

3. In this regard I'm glad I've gotten big early because he's like whoa, you're pregnant! The visible bump helps remind him to tell me to take it easy . #3's not quite the same as #1 was, though!

4. My MFM is funny. He's kind of a hippy with longish hair, and has a really dry sense of humor. I asked him if it was safe to have sex at this point since my cervix is looking good and he said "I'd rather you wait until you got home." LOL

[karinothing]

1. 25w4d

2. Good pregnancy wise just have this freaken cold/congestion that is driving me insan

3. Umm, I mean he hasn't done anything special, but this is our second kid too lol. He takes care of me and makes sure I am comfortable and have enough rest and what not.

4. No real vents other than my nose/head/ear congestion

[kdubs923]

1. How far along are you? 10w5d (poor neglected second child, I had to check my app to see how far along I am...)

2. How are you feeling? I feel fine mostly. Always tired, and often nauseated, but nothing major. No foods seem appealing to me this time around and I haven't gained any weight. I think I had already gained 8lbs by this time for DS. Then again, I'm starting out heavier than I did then, so I really don't need to gain anything.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? Um, he came to the first ultrasound. Beyond that, he's started prepping DS' big boy room, so this one can have the nursery. There's not much to engage with at this point. He's been conscious of how tired I am and tries to let me nap when possible.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. I have an appt this afternoon and I'm feeling nervous about it. I keep expecting bad news. I can't tell if that's pessimistic or realistic. I know newborns are difficult when they're here, but I 100% prefer outside babies. When they're on the inside it's such a guess as to if everything is OK. Bring on all the ultrasounds & medical interventions.

Velar Fricative, that's genius about the mitten clips. My regular jeans didn't have much room to spare (as I did not lose the baby weight either) but my maternity pants are constantly falling!

Eta: such a pessimist! Found the heartbeat no problem. Wooooo!

[ladygrey]

1. 16w4d

2. Really good

3. He seems to be more connected to this baby from early on - talking to the baby every night and making future plans (kid room arrangements, talking about buying a new vehicle, etc.) - whereas last time he didn't really seem to acknowledge we were actually having a baby until I was in the 3rd tri.

4. I had a checkup on Tuesday and everything looks good. I'm just annoyed that I have to wait so long at the OB's office - my doctor always seems to be running late (30 minutes this time). Thank goodness I didn't bring DD with me, or I would have had a crazy impatient toddler running around.

[turtlegirl]

1. 21 weeks

2. Good. We just got back from being in Vegas all week and besides not being able to drink, I hardly felt pregnant at all. Did lots of walking and slept very little, but hung in there and had fun!

3. Eh, not much. But them neither am I, lol. It doesn't seem that real to either one of us yet. Probably will when we start getting the room together within the next month or two.

4. Nothing much this week. Sleep is kinda getting uncomfortable, but I know I still have a way to go and it's only gonna get worse before it gets better.

[gibbylod]

1. How far along are you? 28w 5d

2. How are you feeling? Good, just trying to get over a cold. Yesterday was miserable but luckily today I already feel a bit better.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? He has acknowledged the fact that I am pregnant that's about it haha. 

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. I wish MIL would offer to help out a bit. I have no family in this country and currently no car, a little help would be amazing, just dropping by or even just a phone call to see how things are going or if we need anything. Especially yesterday when I felt like crap. She has come once in the past 3 months! (she lives 30 minutes away but feels it is so far away). 

[Susie]

Apr 24, 2015 8:35:33 GMT -5 longtimenopost said:

1. How far along are you?  10 weeks tomorrow.  DOUBLE DIGITS!

2. How are you feeling?  Actually a lot better than I had been.  7 weeks was the worst for me, and it's been gradually improving since then.  

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy?  He is trying to be patient with my food issues, and he bought me a SodaStream at the beginning since I can't have cocktails.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms.  I got some feedback on GotP already, but if anyone else wants to chime in re: doulas, I'm happy to have the feedback.

pandce.proboards.com/thread/440324/come-hired-considered-hiring-doula

Long story short, even though he swears he will be fine, I'm really, really worried about Calvin not having a medical freak out during L&D.  That fear was renewed this week over a stupid blood draw.  He's anti-doula, but I think I want to try to change that opinion.  It's an uphill "discussion."

[noodleoo]

1. How far along are you? 37 weeks on Sat!

2. How are you feeling? Pretty good. I mean, as good as can be while being swollen, tired and achy. I'm a little anxious because I think baby moved positions and now I don't feel her as much. Debating whether to call the dr or not...

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? It took a bit at first for him to fully grasp what is happening, but he's stepped up his game lately. He's super cute and lately has been talking to my belly. I think he's excited but nervous, same as me. I wish he'd read/plan a little more, but that's not his style.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms.
Can't think of any today. I'm sick of work and really want to be done, although the leave people are giving me crap. I've kind of been ignoring the problem. I really need to get back to them... it is just so hard to plan not knowing when she'll arrive! I really wish there was a way to know when I'll go into labor!

[Muddled]

1. How far along are you? 18 weeks

2. How are you feeling?
Great! I'm definitely in a sweet spot, with the exception of some headaches. I finally have a visible bump, which I'm pretty excited about. It's real!

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? 
He talks to the tum. He's been getting advice from his friends and we have been working to figure this all out together.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms.
Maternity clothes kind of blow at this point. I am hoping a shipment from a friend helps, but at this point, I have no idea what to pack to go to Italy. I'm also very worried about what will happen in regards to family relationships once baby comes. Things have been so peaceful for the past few years!

[pooh8402]

1. How far along are you?
28w2d

2. How are you feeling?
This week, very sore. But I'm taking a car seat tech class, which is very active and hands on... I'd be sore anyway. Baby is quite active.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy?
He's been very engaged. From being super involved in all the IF stuff, and taking time off to come to all ultrasound appointments, asking questions. He reads to the baby and talks to the baby, and is constantly planning for the future.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms.
Restless legs have started. Ugh. I wake up every morning about 3 am because my legs ache.

[jenn248]

1. 23+ weeks

2. Generally good - I'm still in that sweet spot where I am no longer feeling nauseous but not yet feeling super uncomfortable. My crotch aches if I walk too much though.

3. About the same as last time, more or less. Honestly, it's harder to focus on this pregnancy when we have a high-energy 2 y.o. demanding a lot of our attention!

4. The first half of this pregnancy has really flown by - much more so than the first one. Hopefully I feel the same way come August

[cilantro]

1. How far along are you? 33 weeks 5 days

2. How are you feeling? Like a planet.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? Ummm...I have no complaints but really can't think of how to answer this. He seems conscious that there's another person coming

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. I had an ultrasound this morning. They said the baby is measuring over 7 lbs already. I've been tested for GD (negative) and am already going for a RCS, but they said they want to do growth scans now every two weeks cause he's so big. What's the point (seriously, if someone knows...will ask the doc next Wednesday but this came from the tech after talking to the doc)?

[achi]

1. How far along are you? 27 weeks exactly.

2. How are you feeling? Tired the last couple of days. My SI pain is managed by chiro thankfully. Also, RLP has returned as I have really popped in the last week.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? He hasn't come to any of my midwife appointments, but came to 2 ultrasounds, rubs my feet, gets me food and drinks, etc. He's been supportive and lets me bitch when I need to. I would like him to get on with reading the baby book we got him back at Christmas already.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. I have to get my rhogam shot on Wednesday and for whatever reason they only do it at the hospital and only between 1 and 2:30 Monday-Wednesday. I don't work in the same city where I live and they can't do it at the hospital in the city I work at b/c my midwife doesn't have privileges there so I am going to end up having to take a half vacation day in order to avoid driving back and forth all freaking day long. Not impressed.

[Deleted]

1. How far along are you? 31 weeks tomorrow!

2. How are you feeling? Pretty good this week.  I'm borderline anemic but they told me just to increase my leafy greens or eat cereal.  I am a lot looser this time too so walking around is harder.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? Not as much as last time but that's my doing too.  Last time we took classes and talked about how much things would change.  This time we just talk about money and whether B will freak out with a baby around.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. I'm glad I had a good appointment with the BFing doctor and have her on my support team this time around.

[humpforfree]

1. 16.5 weeks
2. Fine, normal
3. Uhh watching me get bigger? Lol he came to the nt scan? He wouldn't touch my belly at all last time, so I don't have huge expectations.
4. I feel so much less pregnant than last time. Like, I don't think I look pregnant (just chubby, last time I thought I looked pregnant sooner), I don't feel movement (started at 15 or 16 weeks last time), and I feel normal. It's weird and unsettling.

[water*drop]

1. How far along are you? 36.5 weeks

2. How are you feeling? Over it. So uncomfortable. Nervous about having a newborn again.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? He's been awesome about taking care of DD. Other than that, neither of us have been very engaged. I think my anxiety/depression issues were making it hard for either of us to be engaged with the pregnancy for the first couple of trimesters, and then when you add taking care of DD and my added discomfort this time, well, yeah. We're just not super into it this time. I feel bad about it, but I'll be excited when the baby gets here. DD is SUPER excited, though!

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. It's my last day of work!!!!! I'm so excited to be able to relax before the baby gets here. I hurt a lot, and I'm not sleeping well at all, so not having work on my plate will hopefully help my mental state a lot.

[mcfelix]

1. How far along are you?
23 weeks

2. How are you feeling?
Great!! I am feeling really good. The only issue I have is that I can't do much jumping (as in jumping jacks during classes at the gym) because I'll pee my pants!

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy?
Even though it's our 2nd, he still comes to every appt. I tell him it's totally unnecessary but he likes being there and I think it's adorable. He was able to feel the baby kick the other night.

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms.
DS is only 21 months so doesn't quite get it, but he says baby's room and points to DD"s future bedroom (I think because he can see the rock and play sitting in there). I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone. We haven't shopped for nursery furniture yet and we really need to get on it. With DS, the furniture took about 15 weeks to arrive, which means we need to order something yesterday! This baby has a closet and dresser full of clothes, but no nursery yet! And I LOVE decorating. We are just busy and haven't dedicated the time to it yet!

[glitzy07]

1. How far along are you? I'm very early on yet, technically I'm supposed to get my period tomorrow but I got a BFP on Monday.  So 4 weeks tomorrow.

2. How are you feeling? So far, so good.  I feel kind of bloaty, which I didn't experience last time.  It could all be completely in my head though.

3. How has your SO engaged with this pregnancy? Well, when I told him that he had to take over the catbox duty now he said, "You haven't even confirmed it at the doctor yet!  Do I have to?" So...no.  lol

4. Pregnancy vents/randoms. Of course the second I get a BFP I have a million thing to go to in the next month that will require stealthy non-drinking to avoid suspicion.  H and I are the type that try to keep it just between us, at least until we hear a heartbeat.

[countthestars]

17w?d lol

Feeling good! I keep forgetting I'm pregnant. My belly is starting to itch a little though and I am in maternity clothes (or yoga pants...)

I think he keeps forgetting too. He's been having fun telling DD that she's going to be a big sister and that I have a baby in my belly. He came to the early appointments.

Holy wow is time flying this time! Remind me of that in about 20 weeks.

[pippa]

1. 29 weeks

2. This pregnancy is kicking my ass this week. The hip pain bends me over and it's hard to walk. There's a lot of movement from the baby though and that's been really fun.

3. He comes to the major appointments. I would say it's about the same as last time. We both know she's coming and soon, but otherwise, it's more about practical things like getting furniture, registering for a DC spot...all the fun stuff! lol

4. I agree that the second time is flying! I am both excited to have so much time off work and being panicked about getting everything done before I go out.