turbo I used that too and got mine switched to 10+2 (the Tuesday before Thanksgiving)! When I found out I was pregnant the nurse told me to wean off lexapro and my anxiety had been steadily rising for a month. I went back on it 4 days ago but y'all know it can take a few weeks to kick in so I think this will go a long to ease my mind.
2. Just waiting for her to pick her birthday! At the office today I was 3cm and still 70-80% effaced, so my doc stripped my membranes to see if that would kick things off. I also got added to the induction schedule for Saturday if that doesn't work, I'll be 40+6 that day. When the tech was using the doppler to listen for baby's heart tones it took her a couple minutes to find it, and I could feel my own heart starting to race, even though I knew I had been feeling her move all morning. Reminded me of all the anxiety from the beginning of pregnancy and makes me even more glad to have an induction date set up by the 41 week mark. I just hope I can go into labor on my own!
3. Nah
4. After Thanksgiving! We have hosted last few years so if we do any decorating this early it's fall themed for that, but honestly we don't do much at all until we get a tree, which is usually in December.
Post by EloiseWeenie on Nov 7, 2018 7:44:14 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 34 weeks, 4 days
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I'm sleeping terribly! My hips are killing me, and now baby is big enough that it's not as easy breathing when I flip to my right side to give my left hip a break. I almost went to sleep in the playroom last night, but my 7 year old is mid organizing her toys, and I didn't want to die in the middle of the night tripping over her toys, LOL.
3. Questions for the group? What should I ask for? This is my 3rd kid (my older kids are 9 & 7), we saved furniture and basic stuff (swing, jumperoo, etc). We've bought a new carseat, insurance covered (most of) a pump. MIL has called extra carseat base, adapter for our citi mini gt to snap carseat in, and eventually a high chair. I told my Mom to get me a video monitor, but her sister "stole" the gift idea. We don't know the sex, so she can't get all sorts of clothes, decor yet. I was like, maybe a nice new thermometer, and other hygiene stuff? She wasn't thrilled with that idea, LOL.
4. Do you start decorating for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving? Normally, after. Last year we decorated a week or two early because we were in Asheville for Thanksgiving. My kids are begging to decorate, and honestly with my c-section scheduled for 12/10, I'm tempted to just put our family room tree up on Monday while we're off work. Then we'll put up our 2nd tree and random decor over Thanksgiving.
2. Just waiting for her to pick her birthday! At the office today I was 3cm and still 70-80% effaced, so my doc stripped my membranes to see if that would kick things off. I also got added to the induction schedule for Saturday if that doesn't work, I'll be 40+6 that day. When the tech was using the doppler to listen for baby's heart tones it took her a couple minutes to find it, and I could feel my own heart starting to race, even though I knew I had been feeling her move all morning. Reminded me of all the anxiety from the beginning of pregnancy and makes me even more glad to have an induction date set up by the 41 week mark. I just hope I can go into labor on my own!
3. Nah
4. After Thanksgiving! We have hosted last few years so if we do any decorating this early it's fall themed for that, but honestly we don't do much at all until we get a tree, which is usually in December.
I was just thinking about you! Fx for a smooth labor!!
Post by MittenState on Nov 7, 2018 19:12:43 GMT -5
1. 23+5 2. I thought I’d made it past the point of my blood pressure spiking in my last pregnancy... it started being high in the last few days 3. Does anyone use compression socks for swelling? I am trying to stay ahead of it and I am on my feet all day for work. 4. DH used to make me wait until his bday which sometimes falls on Thanksgiving. He now lets me do as I wish (smart guy).
1. 23+5 2. I thought I’d made it past the point of my blood pressure spiking in my last pregnancy... it started being high in the last few days 3. Does anyone use compression socks for swelling? I am trying to stay ahead of it and I am on my feet all day for work. 4. DH used to make me wait until his bday which sometimes falls on Thanksgiving. He now lets me do as I wish (smart guy).
Aw man I hope your BP will stay down!
Yes, I wear compression socks. I'm a nurse and already genetically prone to varicose veins, so I've worn them a long time. I try to look for Sockwell brand on sale (either Amazon or my local scrub supply store), and I find that Duluth Trading Company is quite comfy. A third brand I wear is Go2 from Amazon. These tend to cut into my calves and they feel cheaper but they work well. I like fun colors and patterns since my uniform is plain navy.
I cam definitely tell that I'm swollen above my socks at the end of the day. I also have thigh high compression hose but that's a PITA to put on and wear.
1. How far along are you this week? 34 weeks, 4 days
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I'm sleeping terribly! My hips are killing me, and now baby is big enough that it's not as easy breathing when I flip to my right side to give my left hip a break. I almost went to sleep in the playroom last night, but my 7 year old is mid organizing her toys, and I didn't want to die in the middle of the night tripping over her toys, LOL.
3. Questions for the group? What should I ask for? This is my 3rd kid (my older kids are 9 & 7), we saved furniture and basic stuff (swing, jumperoo, etc). We've bought a new carseat, insurance covered (most of) a pump. MIL has called extra carseat base, adapter for our citi mini gt to snap carseat in, and eventually a high chair. I told my Mom to get me a video monitor, but her sister "stole" the gift idea. We don't know the sex, so she can't get all sorts of clothes, decor yet. I was like, maybe a nice new thermometer, and other hygiene stuff? She wasn't thrilled with that idea, LOL.
4. Do you start decorating for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving? Normally, after. Last year we decorated a week or two early because we were in Asheville for Thanksgiving. My kids are begging to decorate, and honestly with my c-section scheduled for 12/10, I'm tempted to just put our family room tree up on Monday while we're off work. Then we'll put up our 2nd tree and random decor over Thanksgiving.
Not pregnant but lurking: What about a nice baby carrier? There weren’t as many options 7 years ago, and are super useful.