Hope no one minds me starting it this week, but I needed to talknow!
1. How far along are you? 2. Any milestones or big things to report? 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? 4. How is your H doing?
1. How far along are you? 37w 5d!
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Just hanging in there! Totally exhausted and having back pain on and off. Oh but I'm getting my hair done tomorrow and I'm excited about that, lol.
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? My boss just asked me if I could cover for another coworker later this week. Dude, we are now in the "any day now" phase. I'm concentrating on making sure I have my own stuff organized for the people that will be covering me, FFS.
4. How is your H doing? Because mine clearly doesn't understand nesting. He's excited about free HBO this week and it was all I could do not to yell "NO TV UNTIL WE REORGANIZE THE BABY'S DRESSER" sigh. I think he's being very low key on purpose to keep me calm but it's sort of backfiring because it feels like he doesn't care. I think we just need to talk about it and make another big push to get the last things done.
Post by simpsongal on Apr 18, 2016 11:50:22 GMT -5
Thanks for starting! Work has been crazy lately....
1. 14 weeks 4 days
2. newp
3. Feeling a little better, it's up and down. I think I'm getting some energy back, so hopefully I can start getting things done around the house. I overdid it a bit this weekend in the garden. The shoulder pain is a killer. I should probably do physical therapy.
4. H is great - he's picked up so much slack since I've been dealing w/exhaustion and MS. I don't expect the division of labor to change, it's a good way to cruise into baby #2.
Post by HoneySpider on Apr 18, 2016 11:57:10 GMT -5
1. How far along are you? 24w2d 2. Any milestones or big things to report? Viability!! 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? The last few days have been rough, all of a sudden I am a hormonal mess. Add in that I'm throwing up more, heartburn has been really bad, and my sleeping has sucked and I am a cranky, tired lunatic (I had a minor meltdown last night). Also, we're now considering moving in June instead of in Nov (when our lease is up) and it's stressing me out thanks to HCOL/competition 4. How is your H doing? In the midst of my meltdown he reminded me that we have a viable baby and also to just let it all out because he's here for me (heart) Even when I'm not pregnant he is WAY calmer than me so it's always nice to have him balance me out.
Post by callmehales on Apr 18, 2016 12:11:02 GMT -5
1. How far along are you? 33w2d....gulp.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? I have to AW a picture from Saturday....we had a wedding to go to, and I got a lot of "you look great!" comments, so appearance-wise I've been feeling pretty good, lol
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? um, my to-do list is NOT getting much shorter, despite how the time is flying by!
4. How is your H doing I THINK he's sort of in denial...but not in a bad way. he's just trucking along, trying to get all the house stuff organized and done, like making room in the living room for the PNP or RNP. and he ordered new windows for the nursery, stuff like that.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Not really. Just chugging along getting little things done here and there.
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? I'm really starting to feel the weight of the 3rd trimester, so to speak. I have such little energy and stamina and seem to overdo it all too often but I never notice until afterward.
4. How is your H doing? Pretty good, no complaints. He is a pretty great dad and hubby and I am very thankful for that.
Post by frozentoes on Apr 18, 2016 12:34:25 GMT -5
1. How far along are you? 38 weeks, 4 days
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Not really, got all my freezer meals done, did our hospital tour on Saturday and got an awesome mani-pedi on Sunday. Housecleaners are coming on Friday and after that we can set up the swing and the PnP and that is literally it on my too do list. DD is staying overnight at my mom's on Saturday so we'll have one last date night and then we are ready for our little boy to be here.
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Not really. Walking is getting pretty tough, but the sunshiney warm weather is making everything so much more positive for me.
4. How is your H doing? He's definitely my reality check about a lot of things. I think if it was up to me I'd have the entire nursery done and everything bought and put away by like 12 weeks, haha. He kind of slows me down and paces me. But I'm very thankful for him not whining or complaining at all about all the extra slack he has to pick up.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Nothing super big, getting going on the baby registry
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? My back is still bleh, I think I am going to schedule a prenatal massage here soon.
4. How is your H doing? H is infatuated with the belly and my boobs, which is endearing and slightly annoying at times. He will be like well how much bigger is the belly going to get, I know he is not saying I am fat but I still want to be like... Bitch it is going to get huge deal with it.
1. How far along are you? 10w5d 2. Any milestones or big things to report? Got the bloodwork drawn for genetic testing (and sex!) and am so excited to find out within the next week 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? All is well! 4. How is your H doing? I don't think it's really sunk in for him yet. It will help when we know the sex & do the NT scan.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? I'm in the 3rd tri - yea!!!
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Nope - I had a good OB appt today - perfect fundal height, no change in BP meds, I passed the GD test, and my 24h protein test came back ok -- all in all I'm on cloud nine
Post by BeagleMama on Apr 18, 2016 13:50:58 GMT -5
1. How far along are you? 24w5d 2. Any milestones or big things to report? I'm with HoneySpider, viability has a nice ring to it! 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Nope, feeling good. 4. How is your H doing? Oh he's just fine, it's like nothing's changed in his life at all. "Why are your ankles swollen?" WHY DO YOU THINK?
Hope no one minds me starting it this week, but I needed to talknow!
1. How far along are you? 17w 2. Any milestones or big things to report? Nope 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Nope 4. How is your H doing? I seriously think he's oblivious and forgets I am pregnant. Also, talked to a friend the other day and she was saying I might be able to try a VBAC...related some things to DH and he was all non-caring and not wanting to talk about it. The conversation ended with me being hormonal/irrational and not-so-nicely saying if he cares so little he can just stay home with C and meet the baby whenever. He was so much more caring and into C...this baby and pregnancy, I know he's excited...he just doesn't seem to show his support well and forgets that I am exhausted and can't do everything right now.
1. How far along are you? 26 weeks + 2 days 2. Any milestones or big things to report? He is kicking around like crazy in there! 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? I had to reschedule by GD test from last Monday when I was extremely sick with a 12 hour flu bug for this Friday. It was my one day off all of April/May from school and I was looking forward to doing absolutely nothing that day 4. How is your H doing? I think there is some internal stress about how much its going to cost once daycare starts, etc. (I know I have some as well) but hopefully we can get through it for a couple of years until DD starts school without any major issues!
How far along are you? 33w2d 2. Any milestones or big things to report? 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? 4. How is your H doing?
So the next questions all go together for me so I'll just address them all at the same time. DH was let go from his job Friday. He worked in the oil and gas industry so really it wasn't a huge surprise, but it still sucked. Thankfully, since he had been with the company for over 10 years they gave him a really great severance package. He is actually not heartbroken (it was a really stressful job and it took him out of his comfort zone) and we have decided that taking sometime to be together will be a great thing. He may never get an opportunity like this again. He is planning on returning to work after DD is born. We didn't think he was going to be able to take paternity leave so it seems that it worked out the way it needed to.
How far along are you? 33w2d 2. Any milestones or big things to report? 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? 4. How is your H doing?
So the next questions all go together for me so I'll just address them all at the same time. DH was let go from his job Friday. He worked in the oil and gas industry so really it wasn't a huge surprise, but it still sucked. Thankfully, since he had been with the company for over 10 years they gave him a really great severance package. He is actually not heartbroken (it was a really stressful job and it took him out of his comfort zone) and we have decided that taking sometime to be together will be a great thing. He may never get an opportunity like this again. He is planning on returning to work after DD is born. We didn't think he was going to be able to take paternity leave so it seems that it worked out the way it needed to.
This would be something hard to swallow when you are so close to delivery, but it is good that you guys will be able to spend time together and spend some bonding time. So, there is some great silver lining.
Post by mandapanda18 on Apr 18, 2016 16:35:45 GMT -5
1. How far along are you? 19+5 2. Any milestones or big things to report? not really 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? it was 92 degrees here yesterday... it going to be a long 19 weeks 4. How is your H doing? Fine... round 2 is was easier than 1... I swear he had more cravings than me the first time, he gained weight, all the "pregnancy symptoms" lol.
1. I'm 10w2d 2. Nothing big to report. I had my first non-alcoholic beer while spectating the Boston Marathon today, does that count? Ha 3. In the last week I've developed an aversion to deli meat and chicken, which are both normally huge parts of my diet. I have no idea what to start bringing for lunch, since Ive had a turkey and swiss sandwich everyday for the past 8 years-ish =P 4. My DH is so awesome. He has totally picked up my slack with household stuff. Right now he is makng me lasagna because I had a craving
2. Any milestones or big things to report? I'm feeling the baby move a bit more. Still pretty sporadic, but feeling movement.
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Not right now!
4. How is your H doing? He is amazing. He's already doing such a great job of taking care of me and helping me with little things to make my life easier. I can't wait to see him with our son.
2. Today is DD's 3rd birthday!! I can't believe the tiny baby I'm cuddling in my signature picture is a 3 year old! More pregnancy related, I did my Hypnobirth refresher class yesterday, and it really restored my confidence in myself and my ability to do this!
3. Nothing today!
4. He's doing really well. He's my rock, and he's so excited to meet this new little one ❤️
2. Any milestones or big things to report? A/s scheduled for Cinco de Mayo. Still not feeling any movement. I definitely felt flutters with DS by now so I can't help but be mildly concerned.
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Work sucks for me right now and I've been struggling with some antepartum depression. I'm also still avoiding the camera which is probably the depression in action. I vowed to do a better job capturing my pregnant self this time and I've gotten WORSE.
4. How is your H doing? Mostly fine. He's gotten frustrated with me lately but is quick to apologize.
1. How far along are you? 8 weeks by my dates, but the doctor says 7 weeks, so I guess I'll shave a week off. Sigh. Every week seems like such a big deal in first tri! 2. Any milestones or big things to report? We had a great ultrasound today after a not great one two weeks ago! The tiny sac is now almost normal size! 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? I have to go on insulin at night. My GD from my last pregnancy never really went away. Boo. 4. How is your H doing? He is so excited and optimistic. After the last ultrasound, I was really down, but he stayed really positive and hopeful and helped me get through the two weeks of waiting.
Post by genevieverose on Apr 18, 2016 21:29:28 GMT -5
1. 10w 0d 2. Just going along! A little less tired this week, thankfully. 3. I hadn't told any coworkers yet but one asked me point blank last week if i was "with child." Said he "just had a feeling." I'm pretty sure the feeling had to do with staring at my midsection and seeing that it's starting to grow a bit. He proceeded from there into a bunch of unsolicited advice about how I should work part time post baby. I think it was all honestly well intentioned but I have a big issue with people presuming to know what's best for me and offering that opinion when I haven't asked. :-p 4. H is doing well! Been helping pick up lots of slack recently when I've been exhausted.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? I have my 1st tri scan/NT scan on Friday with the MFM. Last time the MFM said she was 97% sure DS was a boy so I'm kind of excited to see if we can get another "money shot"
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? I've thrown up 4 times so far and this pregnancy is STILL like a dream compared to my first!
4. How is your H doing? He's doing fine. He talks to baby or rubs my belly sometimes which is new for him. With my first pregnancy it didn't really hit him that we were having a baby until I was in the delivery room lol. He's excited
Late to the party again... story of my life as the light is visible at the end of my tunnel.
1. 37+3
2. I'm officially 'full term'! <) Come anytime baby boy; we are ready for you!
3. I'm so tired and past ready to have an outside baby.
4. He seems ok. He's pretty sure baby will come this week but got snippy with me when I asked him to help with ty cards so I'm not worried about that after baby is potentially here. I think he's going back and forth between being ok with the fact that our life is about to be turned on its head and freaking out. He won't let me see him freak out/be worried because he doesn't want me to freak out or be worried. It's kind of weird. Overall, he's been super supportive and helpful and picking up so much extra slack. Whenever I get tired/discouraged he reminds me that we get to meet our baby boy soon and it'll all be worth it.
1. How far along are you? 9 weeks, 3 days 2. Any milestones or big things to report? nope 3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Ugh the MS. I wasn't this sick with dd. 4. How is your H doing? Good. He has been extremely helpful around the house.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Uhm, I guess this is supposed to be some kind of viability milestone.
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? No hair pats but a back rub please! My lower back has been killing me in the last week. I can't seem to find a way to sit or lay down that doesn't hurt. It will be a long 16 weeks if this is my new normal.
Also, baby scared me today. Like a week ago I had lits of movement with fairly hard kicks visible from the outside. Over the last few days it has felt like less movement and what I have felt has been dfferent, more softer. Today I didn't feel anything at all. I was getting really worried and went to ly down to see if that helped after work. Nothing. I poked and pushed on the stomach and still nothing. About this time DH came home and wondered what I was doing. He leaned down and started talking to the belly and after only a few minutes I felt a hard kick. Ever since theb baby's been having a dance party in there for hours and tve big visible kicks are back. Thank you kid for scaring the crap out of me!
4. How is your H doing? He's doing good. He's really helpful and caring and makes sure I'm not doing to much. Every night he talks to the belly and usually baby responds with a little kick. It's adorable to see how DH reacts.
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Almost to viability that's exciting!
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? We started working on the nursery. Our crib arrived damaged from Amazon so now I get to go through the replacement process. Hopefully this doesn't keep happening!
4. How is your H doing? He's doing great. He's so go with the flow laid back it almost irritates me at times. Then again, everything irritates me lately haha.
Post by melodramatic26 on Apr 19, 2016 15:50:20 GMT -5
1. How far along are you? 28w2d
2. Any milestones or big things to report? Had an ultrasound yesterday. Baby is really a baby! He has lots of hair already. He was right on target for size and my placenta is no longer low lying. I also registered with the hospital and we have our hospital tour this weekend. It's exciting to be a point where these things are now being required and not just a suggestion for "sometime in the next 40 weeks"...
3. Any vents/hair pats needed? Waiting on results from my 3 hour GTT, but at peace with whatever the results will be. I'm also taking advantage of eating ice cream now while I can. I'm no fool.
4. How is your H doing? It's our 3rd so we both know what is going on and what to expect. However, I had to remind him this weekend that although I do a good job of pretending I'm ok, when I say I'm not, I'm really not. I needed a nap so bad on Saturday and when I told him I was going to lay down for a couple of hours, he gave me a crazy look. NO. The only way I can continue to do as much as I do is if I have a break when I need it.
Post by rachelgreen on Apr 19, 2016 20:55:50 GMT -5
So incredibly late to this thread but since it's Viability Week, I can't skip
1) 24w2d
2) Viability!! Woo hoo!! I always breath a little easier.
3) in week one of living out of suitcases, my van, crashing on my grandma's couch with dd in her PnP next to me. May 16th is set for closing on our new house. Can't come fast enough.
4) he's the best when it comes to being an expectant dad. He feels horribly that he has basically missed out on this entire pregnancy with the relo but at least in a month we will be a family again and the last (hardest) couple months will be made easier for me.