I selfishly posted this because I have a question.
1. How far along are you this week? 32 weeks
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Thyroid was high at last check so gotta recheck this week. Hoping it went down. Pregnancy is hard some days and then great other days. It’s so weird.
Baby has dropped/is dropping. Which seems early but I have no idea. I’ve read a million things and it could mean labour happens in the next few weeks or it could mean I’ll just be tortured for 9 more weeks. Any experiences from others on this? I’m a FTM. Basically should I finish my thesis ASAP just in case? I don’t want him to come before 37 weeks but I want to be prepared.
3. Questions for the group? See above!
4. Any summer vacation plans? Well, sort of? We’re going to Italy for 2 weeks in October and I still consider that summer haha.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I’m on weekly OB visits now. Baby is head down and has enough fluid, so everything is looking good. My OB said he thinks this will be my smallest baby (he delivered the previous 2), so he expects an easy delivery. Fingers crossed!
3. Questions for the group? Nope
4. Any summer vacation plans? Having a baby! Lol. He’s due in a few weeks, so we’re not going anywhere for now. We did spend a few days in Sarasota earlier in the summer, which was lovely.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? While taking a bath Friday night to relax, I actually saw my belly move for the first time when he kicked.
3. Questions for the group? none
4. Any summer vacation plans? We're going camping this weekend for our annual camping trip with my extended family. This place is one of my happy places that renews me before preparing for the next school year. The rest of the summer will be spent at my dad's. He just bought property on a big lake so the last 2 weekends we've been floating and on the pontoon boat. This is the most quality time I've ever spent with my dad in my 30-some years. He confessed that he bought the property for us (myself and 4 siblings) to bring us closer.
dreamcrisp1 with my first he dropped at 34 weeks, and I delivered at 39. I don’t think it means anything is imminent, just getting ready.
1. How far along are you this week? 21w2d
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? We went to a diaper shower over the weekend and had to leave early because I was so nauseous and close to throwing up. The mom to be and another woman were talking about how much they like pregnancy and I’m just like whyyy does pregnancy hate me?! I am feeling baby move a ton now which I love.
3. Questions for the group? I don’t think so
4. Any summer vacation plans? Nope. I turn 30 next month so wanted to do a trip or something, but don’t want to risk feeling terrible and not enjoying it. Will definitely have a do over once baby is here and a little older!
Post by stellelinds25 on Jul 1, 2019 8:58:57 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 22+5
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? We’re just home from a week away at the mountains with some family. There’s no cell reception or internet there and it’s seriously amazing and so relaxing to not be attached to a phone all the time! While there I really started to feel the baby kick daily, I think DH is a little jealous because he can’t feel them yet. Hopefully in the next few weeks he can catch one.
3. Questions for the group?
4. Any summer vacation plans? We just did our first mountains trip, we’ll go again for a few days the end of July, going to the beach for a few days with my immediate family in August and a huge family long weekend at the beach in September.
dreamcrisp1 I don’t remember when DS dropped but I do know it was long before my due date (and then he came at 41+3). I’m pretty sure I remember them saying it really have very little/no predictive value.
And as a s(+)tm it is not uncommon for it to happen much later/not until labour starts.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Feeling good still. Anatomy scan later this week, ready to have it done and behind me!
3. Questions for the group? None
4. Any summer vacation plans? We just got back from Hawaii last night (jet lag struggles here right now!). We are heading up to Maine next month, and that'll be the end of summer travels for us.
Post by chocolatepie on Jul 1, 2019 10:57:36 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 22 weeks on Wednesday
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I get to start iron infusions tomorrow; the only surprise is that I made it halfway through pregnancy without them. It drips for 5 hours, and I have a history of allergic reaction, so it's an all-day affair
In good news, I booked my beach maternity session and newborn session today. I am not convinced I will even want photos taken by that point but on the other hand, this is probably my only pregnancy and it was a long road getting here; if I hate myself in the pics, I don't have to share them with anyone but at least I'll have them. I'm hoping the photographer has mad photoshop skills We scheduled them for 32 weeks so hopefully I look pregnant by then!
3. Questions for the group?
4. Any summer vacation plans? We ditched the big pricey trip idea when we couldn't land on someplace that wasn't super hot and are staying close to home. 3 nights at Disney in August when our blackouts lift and another 3 night in Sarasota a few weeks after that are all that is planned for now.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? I'm still bummed that I have an anterior placenta again. I was looking forward to feeling movement much earlier than my first pregnancy but I haven't felt anything yet. I have an appointment Wednesday and then we'll be scheduling the AS at the fancy ultrasound place so we can get a good look at baby girl #2.
3. Questions for the group?
4. Any summer vacation plans? Late August/early September we're planning a sort of staycation down in San Diego at the Hotel Del. Nothing big but at least it's some kind of getaway.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? not much. after last week's appointment i left to visit my parents house for nearly two weeks. enjoying vacation and letting my (newly retired) mom take over kid duty.
3. Questions for the group? not this week!
4. Any summer vacation plans? well, i'm on my yearly trip to see family. later this summer we will take DS to sesame place as he requested for a final trip as a family of 3. then a few nights in philly too i think.
1. How far along are you this week? 16w2d 2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Finally told work since I popped a bump all of a sudden. 3. Questions for the group? When will my freaking hormonal acne stop!? My chin is ridiculous. 4. Any summer vacation plans? I’d like to visit Savannah for a weekend, but not much else planned since home buying/furnishing and baby prep is getting $$$$$$
Post by chocolatelove on Jul 2, 2019 8:13:12 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? 14w3d
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Feeling a bit anxious today and just wish I could have another ultrasound the make sure everything is ok.
3. Questions for the group? Not today!
4. Any summer vacation plans? Not really. I am a little bitter about it. I tried to plan back in January, but DH was too busy with work. Then we had to plan vacation around the kids’ schedules that never got planned either. So.... we are doing nothing, except a weekend at an indoor water park (if that ever gets booked). I’m burnt out from a tough year, plus the exhaustion of juggling work, grad school, volunteer position, the kids, dogs, and the house. (For info, it is his time share and his daughter’s Girl Scout camp schedules, both accounts from before we were married and I choose to not get access to because I don’t want the mental load. Of course, the price of that is no vacation!)
2. Getting excited for our next ultrasound in a week. Looking forward to a little reassurance that all is well in there. I’m mentally preparing to declutter our house/office. The office has been a junk room since we moved in three years ago. I can’t wait to clear it all out!
3. When did you tell work? With my last I was a teacher and was switching schools so I told them as soon as I was hired (around 9 weeks). This time I’m in an office job. My manager knows but I can’t decide when to tell everyone else.
4. We are taking our toddler to the beach for a week. Should be a lot of fun!
Post by Patsy Baloney on Jul 2, 2019 8:40:26 GMT -5
dock I always waited until after our anatomy scan to announce. I think with my first, I told most family, friends and work at about 25 weeks, same with my second. I wanted privacy during the earlier portion of pregnancy, wanted to know everything was healthy, liked being able to share the sex, etc.
It’s fine. Most people were really surprised when I told them I was over halfway there, and were joyful. People love to celebrate babies. My mom gave me a little bit of a hard time because she felt like I was keeping her in the dark for fun or something dumb like that. You have to do what’s right for you.
Post by farfalla2011 on Jul 2, 2019 8:45:28 GMT -5
1. How far along are you this week? I'm 28 + 3 today!
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? My anxiety is a bit crazy right now. I had several days - Thurs to Sat - where little guy was not near as active which made me get all worried since I've been feeling him very consistently for weeks. I quickly go to worst case scenario in my head because I still am shocked that I'm this far. However yesterday and today, he's made up for lost time and is back to his normal movement. Bonus, he's moved his active time to the morning, so he doesn't keep me up when I'm trying to go to sleep! I also met up with a friend who has 2 boys and she hooked me up with all sorts of baby stuff! His nursery is a disaster right now since we're putting in a built in dresser in the closet plus all the baby stuff, but it's exciting to finally get it going.
3. Questions for the group? Not really
4. Any summer vacation plans? We went to visit my in-laws a couple weeks ago which was a colossal disaster, but nothing else for the rest of the summer. Maybe a weekend getaway close or even figure out a girls trip in August, but nothing set right now.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Im just so tired and completely exhausted all the time. And I’m absolutely dreading being home alone with DS. He’s been going to daycare 4 days a week even when I’ve been on pregnancy leave but starting next week his daycare is closed for 4 weeks. I was home with him yesterday (he usually goes Tue-Fri) and I was in tears by the afternoon. He’s such an active high energy kid and to make everything worse he seems to have decided to drop his nap in the last week. I tried to get him to sleep for over an hour but had to give up. Yes no nap means easier evenings but it also means no break during the day for me and a cranky and/or hyper kid by the afternoon. Don’t know if we will both survive this coming month.
3. Questions for the group?
4. Any summer vacation plans? We already had our big vacation back in May when we went to Canada. But we will probably go up to visit my mom for a week or so in the next few weeks (will be a good distraction and help when DS daycare is closed). And then my brother and SIL usually comes to visit us for a couple of days at the end of July/beginning of August. Other than that we have no plans. I guess DS and I will spend quite a few days at my dad’s house (again to help me when daycare is closed) since he now lives just a 35 min drive away (they just moved here , used to live 5 hours away).
Post by farfalla2011 on Jul 2, 2019 9:53:13 GMT -5
dock - I announced late as well. I just made sure I told everyone in person that I wanted to tell, but then let everyone else figure it out due to my belly. I don't like a lot of focus on myself, so it worked for me. Nobody seemed put off by it either. I did personally tell my manager and upper management so we could start interviewing my backfill.
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Ordered the crib, glider and some art for the nursery. Told MIL which stroller we want and my mom which car seats (they both offered to buy) - it’s starting to feel real!
3. Questions for the group?
4. Any summer vacation plans? We are going to a resort in AZ at the end of this month, then to the mountains with my family (my favorite vacation every year) at the end of August. I haven’t taken any time off this year and I’m WAY overdue - so burnt out at work!
2. Pregnancy-related AW/vents/randoms for this week? Not much. I’m feeling better. We had a very busy but also relaxing weekend at the cottages this weekend so that was a fantastic break from unpacking and setting up the new house.
3. Questions for the group?
4. Any summer vacation plans? I have to take off the first week of August but it will likely be a staycation. We may go to Montreal or Toronto for a weekend though with DD to take her to a zoo.
dreamcrisp1, with my first she dropped at 38+6, about 3 days before spontaneous labor at 39+2. With my second, he dropped just before 37w, and 2+ weeks later I was induced at 39+3 and 2cm, very much not yet in labor. So, I’d say about as predictive as dilation 🤷♀️? Sorry that isn’t more helpful.
Thank you all! It does help. I’ve been having loads of contractions but nothing regular yet. So that’s good. I can now feel his head at my cervix. I genuinely don’t see how this can persist and I make it to my due date (lol, watch and see that I make it beyond 🤦🏽♀️) but I’d like to keep him in until at least August 1 and then I’ll be 100% ready for him to come. I have a midwife appt on Monday so I think I’ll ask them to check all the things.
I am going to try to get everything washed and ready though.