2nd tri and beyond Due Jul/Aug/Sep 2018

[lilmisscaviar]

Mkaykes thank you for checking up on me. I was going to be induced tomorrow when I turned 39 weeks due to baby's estimated size but ended up going into spontaneous labor yesterday. Baby boy was born weighing 9lbs 15.5oz. Amazingly it was a natural birth with only mild shoulder dystocia and even more amazing was that I didn't tear.

 

[hellojello25]

Oh. Em. Gee. That little boy is SO precious!! He looks just like the other little one in your profile picture. Congratulations!!!!!!!

 

[hellojello25]

Jello - hopefully baby stays put until your family is back so you don't have to worry about DS.

LOL I wouldn't be super opposed to him coming early, but if he does, my fiancé will have to wait out in the hallway with him when it comes time to push since I don't want to traumatize him lol! So, I'm torn. I don't want fiancé to miss the birth, but I wouldn't mind this baby coming a little early (37+ weeks). I'm done with being pregnant.

 

[homegrown21]

congratulations lilmisscaviar! I'm seriously amazed that you didn't tear! They're expecting my little guy to be around the same and with my first I tore, so expecting the worse on that one!

hellojello25 - I hope he comes when everyone is at home and close to you, I'm the same about being pregnant..I'm so done!!

Everything has gone well with me so far, almost 33 weeks and already dreading the heat of August to come. Baby shower is coming along nicely, having difficulties with my MIL, oh joy! But trying to bypass her and get the rest of everything finished up. Physically and mentally I'm ready for labor, emotionally I'm still trying to process everything and the fact that we're adding another child into our family. For some reason it just hasn't hit me yet! With our first I felt ready, but not so much this time around and that's been making me feel guilty. Has anyone felt like that before?

 

[MKaykes]

Congrats Lilmiss! Good job on an almost 10 pounder! Hope you are both doing well!

 

[hellojello25]

Everything has gone well with me so far, almost 33 weeks and already dreading the heat of August to come. Baby shower is coming along nicely, having difficulties with my MIL, oh joy! But trying to bypass her and get the rest of everything finished up. Physically and mentally I'm ready for labor, emotionally I'm still trying to process everything and the fact that we're adding another child into our family. For some reason it just hasn't hit me yet! With our first I felt ready, but not so much this time around and that's been making me feel guilty. Has anyone felt like that before?

It hasn't hit me yet either. We only have the car seat and the double stroller so far, but this weekend we're pulling all the baby stuff out of storage and buying the rest of the things that we need. I think once all that stuff is set up in the house, it'll feel more real to me. Also, the fact that I'm constantly chasing around my toddler is keeping my focus off the fact that we're about to add a baby to the family. I haven't even packed a hospital bag yet...probably should do that relatively soon lol.

I definitely felt more prepared stuff wise with DS1, but I feel more mentally prepared for the newborn part this time around. Like, I already know what I'm doing (for the most part) and it's only been 2 years since I did it all before. I'm more worried about how my toddler will handle having a new baby. I think he'll be fine, but the first few weeks will be a little rough.

I'm glad your baby shower is coming along! Hopefully your MIL doesn't give you too much grief about things. I can commiserate. My MIL isn't going to know when the baby is coming, only when he's already here, because she showed up to the hospital last time when she was specifically told to stay home. Her reasoning for ignoring our instructions?

"Oh, I just HAD to see you!"

'You' being my fiancé, not me - the one who was actually in labor. The man who was sitting next to me watching TV and stuffing his face. Luckily he's amazing and he promptly sent her home.

So yeah...she doesn't get the privilege of knowing when I'm in labor this time. Or if it comes to a C-section (we find out on Tuesday), she won't know the date. Lol fun times.

 

[homegrown21]

Everything has gone well with me so far, almost 33 weeks and already dreading the heat of August to come. Baby shower is coming along nicely, having difficulties with my MIL, oh joy! But trying to bypass her and get the rest of everything finished up. Physically and mentally I'm ready for labor, emotionally I'm still trying to process everything and the fact that we're adding another child into our family. For some reason it just hasn't hit me yet! With our first I felt ready, but not so much this time around and that's been making me feel guilty. Has anyone felt like that before?

It hasn't hit me yet either. We only have the car seat and the double stroller so far, but this weekend we're pulling all the baby stuff out of storage and buying the rest of the things that we need. I think once all that stuff is set up in the house, it'll feel more real to me. Also, the fact that I'm constantly chasing around my toddler is keeping my focus off the fact that we're about to add a baby to the family. I haven't even packed a hospital bag yet...probably should do that relatively soon lol.

I definitely felt more prepared stuff wise with DS1, but I feel more mentally prepared for the newborn part this time around. Like, I already know what I'm doing (for the most part) and it's only been 2 years since I did it all before. I'm more worried about how my toddler will handle having a new baby. I think he'll be fine, but the first few weeks will be a little rough.

I'm glad your baby shower is coming along! Hopefully your MIL doesn't give you too much grief about things. I can commiserate. My MIL isn't going to know when the baby is coming, only when he's already here, because she showed up to the hospital last time when she was specifically told to stay home. Her reasoning for ignoring our instructions?

"Oh, I just HAD to see you!"

'You' being my fiancé, not me - the one who was actually in labor. The man who was sitting next to me watching TV and stuffing his face. Luckily he's amazing and he promptly sent her home.

So yeah...she doesn't get the privilege of knowing when I'm in labor this time. Or if it comes to a C-section (we find out on Tuesday), she won't know the date. Lol fun times.

Our MIL's would probably be BFF's lol!! I really am grateful for what she's done for us, but it's like the saying of "give them an inch and they'll take a mile" was written for her. I included her for centerpieces and we got everything finished and bought for this past weekend. But what did she do...went out yesterday and bought more stuff to add to it and ruined the look Now I'm feeling obligated to accept these additions that I don't like because she went out and spent more money on something I didn't ask her to do. It goes on, but when I think about it, it just makes me frustrated!!

 

[MKaykes]

Hope your MILs follow your wishes and don't overstep too much! I'm a little jealous when I hear of some MIL woes. DH's mom passed away a little over 6 months before our wedding so it isn't something I have the opportunity to deal with. I've gotten more emotional about it with the baby coming, that they'll never know her and she'll not be here to see her youngest son become a father.

Homegrown is the shower this weekend? (Sorry if you've mentioned the date) I hope all goes smooth!

We may end up welcoming our little guy early. 36 weeks now, had my appt today and BP was high and after the recheck they sent me over to the hospital for monitoring. I was there for a couple hours. Baby monitored just fine. BP stayed elevated but went down from where it was but since labs were normal, no preeclampsia so I went home. But, sounds like if my BP stays up regardless of labs they'll have me deliver early. If labs had been abnormal today, they would have started an induction today which caused my BP to rise more, lol!

 

[hellojello25]

We may end up welcoming our little guy early. 36 weeks now, had my appt today and BP was high and after the recheck they sent me over to the hospital for monitoring. I was there for a couple hours. Baby monitored just fine. BP stayed elevated but went down from where it was but since labs were normal, no preeclampsia so I went home. But, sounds like if my BP stays up regardless of labs they'll have me deliver early. If labs had been abnormal today, they would have started an induction today which caused my BP to rise more, lol!

Yikes! I hope everything goes smoothly for you! My bp was high at my last appointment, but they didn't seem too concerned about it. I was a little concerned it jumped from 110/70 to 136/76 but I haven't had any other symptoms, so I think I'm alright.

Today's the day! I have an ultrasound scheduled for 1 pm, so we'll see what the baby is weighing and if he's stubborn and decided to stay breech. Then tomorrow they'll decide if they will be scheduling me for a C-section or are going to try to let me go natural. Honestly, I don't care either way. As long as my little guy is happy and healthy, then I'm happy.

 

[homegrown21]

Hi all!! It's been a busy few days, but managed to get through them all. Had my doctor's appointment yesterday and they're sending me to a specialist....again! The baby is measuring quite large already and they want to get an estimated size and weight for birth. He's already at the 91 percentile and want to start monitoring and U/S at each appointment. Plus the option, if I choose, to be induced a week early. But at this point, I've made it this far with no complications, plus if there aren't any medical emergency things occurring, I might as well try to make it to my due date. So I'll update you all after my appointment next week.

Baby shower is still weeks away on August 18th. Delaying the inevitable of talking to my MIL about settings and other things. So found out yesterday, that she's trying to dip her toes in other aspects of the party and provide unwanted opinions on things behind my back. It was brought to my attention, after a few people were getting frustrated that she was trying to take control of something that wasn't hers to be 'in charge' in the first place. Anyone who wanted to help got a project, food, games, decorations, etc. She's driving me insane and stressing me out! Makes me worried about when it's time to go to the hospital and post-delivery, she can be a very invasive person. But I'm taking deep breaths and just hope all goes well I suppose!

MKayes - Good to hear it wasn't preeclampsia! Keep us updated on your moving due date and hoping your blood pressure doesn't go up. The word 'induction' sends mine shooting up too!

HelloJello25 - I hope your little one turns around for you! I wouldn't want to be breeched later in the game.

 

[hellojello25]

Good news! He's turned and was measuring at 7lbs 9 oz, so I believe they're going to let me try to go natural instead of C-section. Not gunna lie, I'm a little disappointed that I have to go though labor again, but as long as the baby is healthy, then I'm happy.

This week has been the week from hell though. On Monday, Fiancé, DS1, and I went to the tire shop to get a new set of tires for fiancé's car. There was water on the black floor and I didn't see it, so of course I slipped and fell right on my butt. The baby was fine (I called my doctor right away), but now my left butt cheek is killing me. Then, Tuesday night (TMI WARNING) I started throwing up and getting diarrhea really badly. The diarrhea continued through yesterday, but the vomiting stopped, so now I'm just trying to hydrate. I had to call the doctor again though because vomiting is one of the things they want me to call about. Luckily they said it was most likely a virus and to just try to stay hydrated. Easier said than done, but the baby is kicking up a storm so I'm not too worried.

Fingers crossed nothing crazy happens today!

 

[MKaykes]

Great news Jello OB the head down position! Still going to be a good size baby, but hopefully manageable for you! Sorry everything else has bee crap this week! Fingers crossed no more trouble!

I'm being seen twice a week now for the BP and labs, Mon labs and BP was good in clinic. I'm still running up to 150s/90s with activity at home but if I'm resting I can keep it in 130s/high 80s. Fingers crossed induction isn't needed!

 

[hellojello25]

Anything happening for anyone yet?

Today is my birthday! I'm working for the day, but my fiancé is cooking a nice dinner for me tonight and then we're going to go out for frozen yogurt afterwards! It would be an even better day if labor started, but I'm pretty much banking on the baby being like his older brother and having to be forced out at 41 weeks Oh well.

 

[homegrown21]

Nothing happening over here! Still about 6 weeks out. Baby wasn't as active this past weekend, same for this morning too. He'd give a poke here and there, some hiccups, but overall he's been pretty quiet. Sleep has not been my friend, I can't seem to get comfy whatsoever. Every time I roll to my side, it feels like I'm lying on his head or his butt. So my light sleeping status just got even lighter. I have my growth scan Wednesday morning, this will determine whether they want to do further monitoring and tests and whether we decide if we want to get induced a week early. Which we have decided not too, unless it was absolutely necessary.

 

[MKaykes]

A lot happened here! Went in for my biweekly check up Fri and BP was elevated so sent back to labor and delivery again for monitoring. Since I met diagnosis for gestational hypertension and was considered term at 37+1 they recommended induction. DH and I weighed the pros and cons and agreed to get the baby show going! Baby Cullen arrived Sat afternoon after a restless night of labor followed by an epidural in the morning. Only needed cytotec and not even the full prescribed doses. Water broke on it's own Fri afternoon and no pitocin!

He was 6 lb 11 oz (so we were right, had probably have been about 8 lbs full term). Due to his cleft lip and palate he's getting some help in the NICU with eating. We hope he's home soon! I was discharged from care today but as long as they don't need my room I can stay until he's discharged.

I'm exhausted to a point I didn't know could happen and have 0 time to myself in the day. Hoping we figure this out in the time DH is home (he's planning on 3 weeks).

 

[hellojello25]

MKayes - Congratulations!!! I'm glad he's doing well despite having to be in the NICU for a little while. Fingers crossed you get to bring him home soon! Have you had any more news?

Logan is still holding on tight in there, but I went for my 37 week appointment yesterday and was 1 cm dilated!

I know it doesn't mean much as some women can walk around at 3-4 cm dilated for weeks, but it's further along than I ever got with Alex on my own so it's something lol. My doctor is holding out hope that baby boy will arrive early. I am too, but I don't want to get my hopes up too much. Alex was 10 days late and it's disheartening when that happens. Not to mention that it sucks having to still go to work after your due date.

 

[homegrown21]

Congrats MKayes!!!!

Had my appointment today and my kiddo is measuring in at 6lbs, 14oz! I have to go back for another scan in 3 weeks to determine whether or not they want to let me go natural, induce or do a C-section. His head is at the 95th percentile and his stomach is at the 93rd percentile. It's no cause for concern, but they definitely want to monitor me considering he is measuring at 37 weeks and I'm almost 35. I feel fine, have loads of pressure of course, BH haven't advanced and overall stress wise I'm good, unless you get me next to my MIL...lol, just kidding!

It's a little scary to think about it all, considering the possibilities and the fact that I don't want to be induced. But I'm on the homestretch now and I just want him to be here already!

 

[Alligator]

Congrats Mkayes!!! It’s so exciting. The first week is so hard! I’m still not getting a ton of sleep but she’s 4 weeks old now and it’s crazy how fast you adjust to little sleep. each day gets a little easier!

 

[hellojello25]

Still waiting for the little babe to make his appearance. I had a hard time last week with hoping every morning to wake up with contractions. Every morning was difficult when I hadn't gone into labor and it was almost all I could think about.

I feel much better this week about it. He'll come when he's ready, and I know they'll induce me around 41 weeks, so I don't have THAT much longer. I'm hoping to avoid induction this time around, but if it happens it happens. Either way, he'll be here within the next 3 weeks. That's not so bad!

 

[homegrown21]

Had my doctors appointment yesterday and he doesn't see the need for an induction. Have the rest of my appointments all set up, only 4 more, including one more growth scan! It's so close that I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. Starting to feel drained again, my energy is so low that it's killing me to get up and go to work. Last night I only slept for 4 hours, FOUR!! If I could have 10 cups of coffee, believe me, I would have! I am starting to get nervous about the labor and delivery portion of it. I'm so anxious about it all that I just want everything to go smoothly. A bit of a control person, so the fact that I don't or won't have much control of when it happens makes me stressed out a bit. But taking everything day by day, trying to keep my sanity and trying not to let things get me down. Hope all of you are doing well!!