PG/Mom Check-In

[aegis2005]

Pregnant
Kara (April17) due 9/18/2012 (Team Blue)
Carolyn (moonstone523) due 9/24/2012 (Team Pink )
Stephanie (surfbetty530) due 10/27/2012 (Team Pink)
(anonnani) due 11/13/2012
Terri (may07wedding) due 1/10/2013 (Team Blue)
Kate (mskateb) due 2/1/2013 (Team Blue)
Heather (aegis2005) due 2/22/2013
Aly (alzi) due 3/15/2013
Jen (mrsjenrn) due 3/29/2013

Moms
Liz (aidensmom) mom to Aiden (1/25/2008)
Kim (kimandross) mom to Quinn (2/25/2008)
Kate (mskateb) mom to Lily (7/26/2008)
Kathy (mrsjason) mom to Macy (12/8/2009)
Danielle (dvroxy) mom to MacKenzie (4/10/2010) and Madeline (7/23/2012
Jen (mrsjenrn) mom to Zoe (2/17/2011)
Jennifer (jennifer8080) mom to Kennedy (2/19/2011) and Caleb (8/6/2012)
Chelsea (mrschelseap09) mom to Lila (3/11/2011)
Tasha (tashaandsage) mom to Maisy (3/22/2011) and Beckett (1/28/2008)
Mayette (etteyam) mom to Sophia (5/3/2011) and Juliana (11/14/2009)
Marissa (amellis2) mom to Amelia and Abigail (6/4/2011)
(lovethesun) mom to Mason (7/22/2011)
Lauren (babybchbum) mom to Triston (8/8/2011)
Sara (miasmom) mom to Amelia (12/27/2011)
Meghan (mrsmew) mom to Ellie (3/29/2012)
Melissa (mellis74) mom to Mia (4/27/2012)
Shawna (mrsshawanab) mom to Blake (5/22/2012)
Jen (jen812) mom to Dominic (5/31/2012)
Angela (loskadoodle) mom to Drew (6/28/2012)
Janelle (dearselah) mom to Selah (6/29/2012)
Krystal (krystalskitsch) mom to Cannon (9/9/2012)

[moonstone523]

Better late than never, H and I took birth class 1 of 2 this past Saturday. Since then, H has been bending over backwards for me. It must have been all those natural childbirth videos we watched that made it thankful that it's me having to go through this not him.

This past Friday night I had weird cramps/back pain that kept me up most of the night. It was different than any other BH that I've been having, but I just rolled with it. Ironically, when we got home from the birth class, I had a bloody mess as they like to call it. I called my midwife who said it was probably my mucus plug starting to shred. I haven't had anything since though - blood or weird cramps/back pain.

So I'm just chugging along business as usual. I've been swimming daily and talking Lucky on walks to stay active.

My biggest complaint is my the carpel tunnel I've got going on. I wake up with tingly hands every morning and it sucks.

ETA: Again, better late than never, we started perineal massage. If you don't know what that is, watch this hilarious video. We were dying.

[april17]

Wow! I'm first on the list. Scary!

I have a growth scan scheduled for today and a check up tomorrow. We are currently scheduled for induction on 9/13, so I guess unless something happens with today's growth scan, baby boy will be here next Thursday. I'm interested to see how much he has grown since the last ultrasound on 8/8.

Went this morning to the fire station to have the car seat inspected. Tried to do it last week, but they were on moderate "lock down" because of RNC. Anyway, got thumbs up on it and we are now officially ready to bring baby home from the hospital.

I think today/tonight I will start putting things in my hospital bag and pick out a couple of different sized outfits to bring baby home in. Just in case I go earlier than 9/13. I am starting to be quite uncomfortable and am ready for baby to get here. It sucks being out of breath, not able to move as well as I used to, and basically feeling like I am stuck on the couch or in the recliner. I do take my dog for two walks a day, although it's only down to the end of our street and back. It's so humid outside though that I can't walk much further than that.

Definitely not trying to complain as I know many others have it worse than I do. But I am now ready and can't wait to meet the little guy!

[alzi]

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

[surfbetty530]

Made it to 32 weeks.... That is a huge milestone if you are high risk for preterm labor, so woohoo!

[aegis2005]

I'm still bleeding - 2 weeks post my ER visit. It's been all browinsh for the past week and a half, and I know that means it's old blood working it's way out, but it still gives me anxiety. I have my 16 week appointment on Friday and although I'm not scheduled for an u/s I'm hoping they'll do one to measure the size of the tear. I'm thinking they won't do an u/s until my anatomy scan at 20 weeks, but I think it would give me a bit of piece of mind if there wasn't six weeks in between scans to *hopefully* confirm things are getting better.

[aegis2005]

Sept 4, 2012 9:31:43 GMT -5 surfbetty530 said:

Made it to 32 weeks.... That is a huge milestone if you are high risk for preterm labor, so woohoo!

Yay!!

[alzi]

Sept 4, 2012 9:33:18 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

I'm still bleeding - 2 weeks post my ER visit. It's been all browinsh for the past week and a half, and I know that means it's old blood working it's way out, but it still gives me anxiety. I have my 16 week appointment on Friday and although I'm not scheduled for an u/s I'm hoping they'll do one to measure the size of the tear. I'm thinking they won't do an u/s until my anatomy scan at 20 weeks, but I think it would give me a bit of piece of mind if there wasn't six weeks in between scans to *hopefully* confirm things are getting better.

I would demand it.

[moonstone523]

Sept 4, 2012 9:59:46 GMT -5 alzi said:

Sept 4, 2012 9:33:18 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

I'm still bleeding - 2 weeks post my ER visit. It's been all browinsh for the past week and a half, and I know that means it's old blood working it's way out, but it still gives me anxiety. I have my 16 week appointment on Friday and although I'm not scheduled for an u/s I'm hoping they'll do one to measure the size of the tear. I'm thinking they won't do an u/s until my anatomy scan at 20 weeks, but I think it would give me a bit of piece of mind if there wasn't six weeks in between scans to *hopefully* confirm things are getting better.

I would demand it.

Me too.

[aegis2005]

Sept 4, 2012 10:04:51 GMT -5 moonstone523 said:

Sept 4, 2012 9:59:46 GMT -5 alzi said:

I would demand it.

Me too.

Luckily they've been pretty accomodating so far, so I'm hoping it won't take much convincing - especially since I think that I have valid concerns. I was telling my husband that if I had to pay for an u/s out of pocket to check it, it would be worth it to me, just for piece of mind (although I realize the opposite could happen if the tear has gotten bigger).

[aegis2005]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

I picked up a couple of pairs of pants on Saturday at Motherhood Maternity - because regular pants were just uncomfortable and I was finding they were unbuttoned more often than not. They feel better, but they're not really staying up all that well, which is kind of uncomfortable as well.

[amellis2]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

Goodwill (other people broke them in for me already ) and Old Navy. Seriously, the best mat close ever for the best price.

[jennifer8080]

Sept 4, 2012 10:21:35 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

I picked up a couple of pairs of pants on Saturday at Motherhood Maternity - because regular pants were just uncomfortable and I was finding they were unbuttoned more often than not. They feel better, but they're not really staying up all that well, which is kind of uncomfortable as well.

FWIW- My maternity pants NEVER stayed up. It didn't matter how big I got my pants were always sagging. I was constantly walking around pulling them up.

[jennifer8080]

Sept 4, 2012 9:31:43 GMT -5 surfbetty530 said:

Made it to 32 weeks.... That is a huge milestone if you are high risk for preterm labor, so woohoo!

Yay!!! Great news!

[jennifer8080]

Sept 4, 2012 10:18:43 GMT -5 aegis2005 said:

Sept 4, 2012 10:04:51 GMT -5 moonstone523 said:

Me too.

Luckily they've been pretty accomodating so far, so I'm hoping it won't take much convincing - especially since I think that I have valid concerns. I was telling my husband that if I had to pay for an u/s out of pocket to check it, it would be worth it to me, just for piece of mind (although I realize the opposite could happen if the tear has gotten bigger).

I would definitely push for one! I'm sure they don't mind getting the extra reimbursement...

[mrsjason]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

Splurge on a pair from a Pea in the Pod. Totally worth the money.

My first pregnancy I spent 7 months pulling my pants up. I bought all my pairs at Motherhood and they sucked. Plus they didn't fit right and always felt tight in the ass.

This last pregnancy I bought a few pairs at a Pea in the Pod.....around $150 each and it was like heaven. They fit just right and I didn't have to tug at my waist line to keep them up. They were cut better, better quality, and just fit better from a Pea in the Pod.

[surfbetty530]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

I've had good luck at JCP. You won't be breaking the bank and they fit quite well. down side? Small selection in store.

[jennifer8080]

Things are going really well here. Caleb is sleeping awesome. Last night he did a 6 hour stretch! Even when he wakes up, I just pop a boob in his mouth and go back to sleep. It's pretty convenient. He's awake a lot during the day now, which is fun, but also makes it difficult at times with two. He's starting to smile and has been rolling from belly to back since he was 11 days old. Apparently the little stinker doesn't like tummy time like his sister. He's looking much more baby and less newborn to me, which makes me sad. Kennedy is doing great as a big sister. She is also working really hard at walking - the PT says it will be any day that she puts all the pieces together and takes off walking. She just needs her confidence. Our new EI sucked yesterday. It's making me have a lot of anxiety over finding new therapists in NC when we move. Oh wait...the move in general is making me have lots of anxiety. I feel like I'm going to need a 24/7 cleaning person to pick up the house while we have it on the market.

[alzi]

I found motherhood maternity to be shitty quality. Old navy had barely anything in store. Gap doesn't sell in store. I want to try on!

I know I should suck it up and go to Pea in a Pod. I just don't spend that much on regular pants it kills me to do it for pants I'll wear for a few months. But I need to look good at work, it's not an option to just look blah

[mrsjenrn]

I went to put my scrubs on the other day for work and they didn't fit. WTF? I am 9/10 ish weeks. Oh well....good thing I still have 1 pair of maternity scrub pants left and my maternity t shirts readily accessible. I had to tell my coworkers I am KU, even though I hated to do it this early. I have another u/s on Monday and am having a lot of anxiety. I know I saw the HB and everything, but I am just a worrier.

Zoe is doing great! Learning so much all the time! She cracks me up, too. I just love her little personality. We have so much fun together. We are bad parents and still have to make her 18 month appt. I am going to do that today.

She says hi, home, mama, dada, hush, oh bo (no), hot, night night...and I think that's it. It doesn't seem like a lot of words for someone who is 18.5 months. She was behind at her 15 month appt too. It's not like we don't talk/read to her. I am just waiting for her to just explode one day with all these new words.

[kimandross]

Aly, do you wear petite length pants? If so, then I would suggest splurging on a pair, if you can find them at Pea. I had the hardest time finding pants that weren't a foot past my feet. Mostly I wore a lot of skirts.

[jen812]

Moon- that video is hilarious. Loved it!

I bought a lot of maternity clothes at kohls.

D is doing great. He started in home daycare today. I was a little sad. It's different than having how grandma watch him.

He's been rolling over from back to front once in a while & has graduated from newborn clothes. Sigh. They grow so fast.

[etteyam]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

I hated maternity pants and I was too cheap to buy the expensive ones. The elastic band made my tummy itch so bad. Luckily, I wear scrubs to work so that solved my work outfit. I wore maxi dresses a lot.

[sara76]

Aegis make them do the sonogram so you can feel better for sure! We are sending love love love!
Surfbetty, congrats on 32 weeks!! Yay!
April, super exciting!! Good luck! And Moon, I'm beyond excited to meet Sam!!
Alzi, yeah I couldn't keep a pair of pants up to save my life. If I were you I'd splurge on one good pair and wash and wear them everyday instead of sinking $20 here and there on a bunch of shitty ones. Try on one of those strap on bellies. Can I come? You're going to look freaking adorable!

We are doing great! Amelia has passed her sleep regression stage and is doing it right again! Going down easy, STTN, for over a week. I'm caught up on my sleep and she's a happy girl all the time again.
I started leaving her at the nursery at the Y and she did great Thurs and Fri for 25 minutes. Today not so much. When I went to pick her up I could hear a baby crying but I didn't even think it was her because I've honestly never heard her cry that hard. They said they sent someone to get me from the fitness floor 10 minutes earlier but noone had. Whoops. She stopped crying the second I was in her sight. Poor monkey. We will try again tomorrow and I'll just do 15. (Today and tomorrow her dad is home to keep her for an hour so I can take pilates and get a good workout, then I come home and grab her up to take to the nursery so i can get 20 cardio and ease her into me leaving her so hopefully I'll be able to leave her and take a while I take a whole class). I think today she was mad that they tried to vacuum. She's never heard that scary noise before. I sweep and mop. (Not enough;)

[etteyam]

My little girl started school today...it was bittersweet . H dropped her off and he said she cried for a little bit when he told her he had to go, but her teacher distracted her immediately and she stopped. When I went to pick her up, she was full of stories as to what they did and what she had for snacks. She couldn't wait to go back on Thurs! Hard to imagine that this time next year, both DD's will be in preschool. DD2 is dong awesome; she's learning more and more each day. It is true that younger siblings learn quicker. She's also becoming a little monster with her tantrums and hitting DD1. We have given her brief time outs but redirecting her has been more effective.

[mskateb]

Heather, surely they will give you the u/s. You have valid reasons, and I have to think the stress relief in itself is enough.

Alzi, I found these jeans at Destination Maternity for $30, and I’m pretty sure they’re Motherhood’s brand, but they are AWESOME.

www.destinationmaternity.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=932970050&MasterCategory_Id=MC6

I want to wear them every day. These are long, but if they bother to make them available in long (NEVER found that when I was pregnant with Lily), they must come in short, too. ;-) Generally, I agree about the quality of Motherhood stuff, and I guess I haven’t had these long enough to know how well they’ll hold up, but I think they’re great. I flove maternity clothes, though. I know, I’m weird. If I had to spend a ton of money on a comfortable pair of maternity jeans, though, I would. Mama deserves a little comfort right now, no?

JenRN, FWIW, Lily was a little behind in language during her second year, too. She caught up and then some.

I had yet another ultrasound today and everything went well. He’s a very wiggly little boy, but he’s looking very healthy and my cervix is doing its job. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to have ultrasounds every other week until the end of October. I was hoping that my next one (next Thursday) would be my last.

Lily is doing great. Last night she was suddenly distressed about how the baby is going to come out. She came up with the idea that they are going to have to break Mommy open and then put Mommy back together, and she didn’t like that idea at all. I tried to explain it to her as basically as possible. She thought about it for a minute, and then then she was freaked out because it occurred to her that SHE didn’t want to have a baby in her belly! So I reminded her that only girls who turn 30 can have babies in their bellies and only if they choose to. Ok, that’s not exactly what I said, but pretty close, and I’m not ready for THAT conversation yet.

[april17]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

If you aren't opposed to pre-owned items, I had a lot of success at Stellie Bellie's consigment shop. They have a large selection of maternity clothes and I bought a bunch of stuff there. Even some dress pants and everything was under $15/each. They have two stores and I visited both. I didn't want to spend money on new stuff, although I did give in and buy some shorts and shirts at Target and Sears. Only two items I bought didn't work out so well (was constantly pulling them up) and I took them back to sell to the store and got store credit to use toward other stuff. Out of all the baby consignment stores I have been too, they are the best ones and the ones with the most maternity selection. Check them out!

[loskadoodle]

Sept 4, 2012 9:27:51 GMT -5 alzi said:

Nothing to report. I tried to shop for mat pants and everything sucks. Where did you find decent quality pants? I dont *need* them but I'm just uncomfortable in my pants and long for elastic.

My favorite jeans were from motherhood, work pants were from kohls and casual capris from loft. I was all over the board!

[mrsjenrn]

Sept 4, 2012 14:28:03 GMT -5 mskateb said:

Lily is doing great. Last night she was suddenly distressed about how the baby is going to come out. She came up with the idea that they are going to have to break Mommy open and then put Mommy back together, and she didn’t like that idea at all. I tried to explain it to her as basically as possible. She thought about it for a minute, and then then she was freaked out because it occurred to her that SHE didn’t want to have a baby in her belly! So I reminded her that only girls who turn 30 can have babies in their bellies and only if they choose to. Ok, that’s not exactly what I said, but pretty close, and I’m not ready for THAT conversation yet.

OMG, that is so cute! And I think I will tell Zoe that only girls who turn 30 can have babies in their bellies, lol! I don't think I will ever be ready for that conversation!

[alzi]

Thanks for all the suggestions!!

Sara- shopping Sunday?