March 24 Updates

[pugified]

How far along? 36w2d

Weight gain: 27lbs

Cravings / aversions? Not anymore

Is your hospital bag packed? Ugh, no not yet. I need to do that this week.

What do you have left to buy? I think we just need the double stroller and then we will have everything we need!

Is the nursery ready? Almost - painting is done, moved the dresser and changing table in this weeked. It was our guest room and we are actually moving the guset bed back in for the first couple weeks after she arrives since we will have people staying here and she will be in a bassinet in our room. Then we will move the bed out and the crib in and hang all the stuff on the walls once everyone leaves.

Do you or your doctor think you will go early? I don't think so - I didn't with Ava. My doc won't be checking me for dilation or effacement since i'm a scheduled c-section so he has no opinion either way.

Are you happy or sad that the pregnancy is almost over? HAPPY. I strongly dislike being pregnant and can't wait to meet this little lady!

How are you feeling physically? Not so great. The swelling has started in my hands and feet - luckily it doesn't seem to be as bad as it was with Ava. I'm just very uncomfortable these days and doing much of anything is very taxing. And she seems to be positioned in a way that when I walk around, she shifts directly onto my bladder and pinches it - and OH MY does that hurt!

Appts: Going weekly now, so appt this Friday at 11am.

Other: Starting to feel very nervous about how Ava is going to do with all of this. Wishing I didn't have to leave her and be in the hospital for 3.5 days since it is a c-section. I'm going to miss her terribly. My parents will be here with her and I know she'll have fun with them but I still think its going to be hard for her.

[jenbabies]

How far along? 35W5D

Weight gain: A lot! Like 40 lbs. Yikes!!

Cravings / aversions? Carrot Cake!!!!

Is your hospital bag packed? NO! I don't know why but I keep putting this off...am I in denial???

What do you have left to buy? Nothing - as far as I know. I am sure I am forgetting something. Maybe a "going home" outfit.

Is the nursery ready? Almost, our dresser/changing table has been on back order since Jan. 5th...and it is FINALLY in, so we are picking it up on Wednesday. Once that is here and I have all her clothes in it, we are 100% done!!!


Do you or your doctor think you will go early? We really haven't discussed yet. I go back next Monday for my 36 week check up and they are going to do the strep test and told me they can check my cervix then if I want them to. I do want them to!!

Are you happy or sad that the pregnancy is almost over? Happy!!! I have enjoyed it, but am OVER IT! Very ready to meet her and I can't wait to move around without pain and I want to excercise really hard and sweat. Haven't done that in forever!!

How are you feeling physically? Not great. My back is killing me and this going to pee every 45 minutes sucks...especially at night! Not getting good sleep at all.

Appts: Going in next Monday and from there weekly.

Other: Just getting nervous about the delivery. My doctors keep saying everything is perfect but I just don't feel like they have enough data to say that. All they do is measure my belly on each appointment, check blood pressure and have me pee in a cup. How can they possibly know that everything is OK? And, I am now starting to get nervous about the pain - especially the tearing part....for some reason I cannot get that out of my head! Ouch!!!! I will have drugs, but the whole thought of that makes me really grossed out. And, I am nervous about breastfeeding and really hope it works for me!

[kiara lee]

How far along? 35Weeks

Weight gain:too much

Cravings / aversions? lemonade

Is your hospital bag packed? NO, im being induced in 2 weeks so i probably should

What do you have left to buy? i am all ready in that respect, nothing left to get

Is the nursery ready? Yes, all done also, just waiting for the little one to make an appearance

Do you or your doctor think you will go early? Im being induced at 37 weeks, so i guess that a little early, At my last hospital visit i was dilated 1cm after having contractions for an hour and a half then they just all stopped on their own, Ob says i have a chance to go before the induction

Are you happy or sad that the pregnancy is almost over? Very happy, my SPD is so painful and i am looking forward being able to walk again

How are you feeling physically? not great, pelvic pain atm is horrible and walking makes it so much worse.

Appts: Ob appt on the 2nd to assess my cervix then an induction on the 8th


Other:

[stillhavehope]

How far along? 35w4d

Weight gain: Up 18

Cravings / aversions? Nothing much at this point.

Is your hospital bag packed? No, I need to get on that!

What do you have left to buy? Diapers!

Is the nursery ready? Yes, except I need to get some of my stuff out of there that was supposed to go on eBay but never made its way on there LOL- in other words I was too worn out to do it!

Do you or your doctor think you will go early? Well, I am having my c- section 3/27 at 36w0d so yes, I will most definitely go early!

Are you happy or sad that the pregnancy is almost over? Oh, I am so ready to get this over with. My body hurts, I am exhausted, and just want my body back.

How are you feeling physically? I am huge and feeling it. My back hurts, I hurt in my tummy when trying to get up from a sitting position, my feet hurt. I could go on and on and then of course I feel guilty for complaining.

Appts: Pre- op 3/26 and c- section at 7:30 AM 3/27. Wish me luck!

Other: Can't wait to meet my son

[dawnymarie]

How far along? 35w

Weight gain: 25lbs

Cravings / aversions? Nothing really - however having Easter Candy around is just not good.

Is your hospital bag packed? Kinda, I am still not sure what to bring so I have been procastinating.

What do you have left to buy? Nothing really to buy just need to put together a lot of stuff.

Is the nursery ready? Almost

Do you or your doctor think you will go early? I am hoping to go early. My Peri won't let me go to my due date so they will induce a week early. I.

Are you happy or sad that the pregnancy is almost over? Happy, I am still so scared something will go wrong and I won't end up with this little guy. I just need him to be in my arms.

How are you feeling physically? Horrible. My hands are numb from carpal tunnel, my thighs go numb all the time from my sciatic nerve and basically my stomach hurts all the time.

Appts: Going twice a week now, so appt this Friday at 9am for another NST and then u/s followed by Peri appt.

Other: Scared to death about labor.