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SIL totally added stuff to my to-do list as a FTM... Finding a ped for LO! Starting to feel stressed esp since Sept is over!

@snowjewelz: I ended up asking my midwife if she had any suggestions for a pediatrician and so I use the same one she does!

@snowjewelz: We narrowed it down by getting the list of who was authorized to practice at our hospital where I gave birth (there was only about 6!). We also have a large children's hospital with affiliated clinics. That made sense to me since the records are all integrated between all the clinics and the children's hospital. Of the six authorized at our hospital, four were from the same clinic. We picked that clinic and then read their profiles online to pick the doctor. I met with him once briefly and asked a few questions. Three years later, we still use the same ped.

@cheert16: That's so exciting that you've started the nursery!!! I still need to get curtains for Xander's room and I'm wondering if I should go with blackout curtains since his new room gets so much more light. And white is a good classic color and very versatile if you want to change up the decor and color schemes later!

We have blackout drapes in both of the kids rooms. It certainly helps with temperature and darkness for sleeping. They aren't the prettiest and cover our really nice plantation shutters, but they are functional.

@Adira: glad X is home!!

@MrsF: @BandDmommy: Thanks ladies!! We're all thrilled to have him home! (And Hubs was thrilled to be able to sleep in his own bed since he was the one staying at the hospital each night)

@MrsF: Thanks! I just posted to my local FB mom group!

@cheert16: I just realized my co-worker recently moved to my town and she has a 1 yr old so I wonder where she goes!

@MamaG: I love how methodical you were in your approach! I will for sure get a list when I go there for my tour/class!

@snowjewelz: Each person has to find their preference but what i like about our ped is he is older (like probably near 60) so I know he's well experienced but he has a great progressive attitude. As a FTM I had a lot of grandiose ideas about how things were going to go. He pretty much told me that he's seen it all and willing to let me try it all. He will listen and offer his opinion but isn't likely to tell me no unless it will harm my child. It made me feel like I'd be in control.

Another thing that was important to me was that we would actually see the doctor, I didn't want to see a nurse. He was honest with us about how the different doctors handle it in his clinic and he's been right on. We have always been able to decline a nurse and get him without much delay.

Knowing what is important to you will help facilitate your decision. And I'm just lucky at picking drs. I usually can pick one and be happy with my decision on fairly minimal research.

@MrsF: I'm the same as you. I get them all the time especially climbing stairs and bending and lifting T. But my cervix is still nice and long (I'm monitored) so they aren't doing anything yet. My doc told me to call if I have more thhan 6 an hour which I don't think I have had.

@MrsF: I have had them a few times- and they shocked me since I never had any with my first pregnancy!
@BandDmommy: carrying LO is getting way harder and he is only 24 lbs! Its like suddenly he knows I don't want to carry him down the stairs (it makes me nervous) and suddenly he wont walk down them!!

Anyone else super off balance lately? I seriously think that this baby has totally messed with my center (umm- I am dance teacher I should have an amazing center!!) because I am constantly falling! Like 3 times in 3 weeks! First week it was down a couple stairs, second week it was over my own feet, and this weekend I fell in a ditch while apple picking.... Just call me klutzy!!

I had an internal ultrasound to check my cervix as well as a growth scan today (28 wks and change). The good news is that my cervix is still nice and long with no sign of preterm labor. The growth scan, however, showed baby is small (20th percent which is not small in my world) but also that baby's abdominal growth is lagging and disproportionate to his head growth. Which could simply mean that he is skinny (which doesn't surprise us). It could also mean he is not getting enough nutrients. So this bought me an immediate ticket to maternal fetal medicine (perinatologist) where they did a repeat ultrasound with the same findings. The perinatologist initially told us we need to follow 2x a week for the next few weeks. But then changed his mind and said to follow up in 2 weeks. I guess in 2 wks as long as his abdomen has grown proportionately that should be the end of this. If not then it will be more monitoring and if things got bad an early induction. My gut is telling me that this boy is simply skinny like his brother. Just more stress and worry for us in the meantime. I just wish I had normal pregnancies and feeling a little bummed that if it's not one issue, it's another.

I've gained 18 lbs and baby is no longer breech (yay!)

@winniebee: Sorry that you're appointment wasn't uneventful . It's so hard when it feels like it's always something! At least you'll be watched carefully. Hope the next scan shows a nice big belly!

@cheert16: I have definitely lost my balance a few times while teaching, and even fell backwards into a chair (luckily) once. I am normally pretty klutzy, but it has just gotten worse with this belly!

@winniebee: Sorry your appointment just added stress for you! My little boy is on the smaller side too which has made me worry a bit on top of everything else. I hope your little guy is just skinny like his brother!

@BandDmommy: Good luck at your test!

@Adira: So glad he is home!!!!!

@cheert16: Yay to nursery decorating, ours is painted and I cant wait to really decorate!!!!! Ohh and take it easy.....but yes I fell of my chair at work the other day....lol right on my butt.....

@winniebee: hoping he is just a lean little man .....

@BandDmommy: Best of luck on your test!!!

3rd Trimester GTKY:
Weeks Pregnant: 31 weeks today
Weight gain: 21 lbs
Decided on Name (Y/N): 99% Sure it will be Levi Michael
How are you feeling: Overall great, except for horrible heartburn/acid reflux at night
How is labor prep going? (hospital classes, hospital bag, alternative care for other LO, etc) Um, not! Need to at least set up a birthing center tour yet, hopefully this week.

@whenoceansrise: happy birthday mama!!!!

Weeks Pregnant: 30
Weight gain: 25 lbs
Decided on Name (Y/N): yes. But it's a secret til he is here - driving gramma to be nuts
How are you feeling: pretty good! I have way more energy now that I am taking iron for my anemia.
How is labor prep going? (hospital classes, hospital bag, alternative care for other LO, etc) haven't taken a class but I am reading a book on natural childbirth and doing prenatal yoga. I also have better insurance through my job and am meeting a new OB next week due to my current OB closing his office. It's a little scary but the new OB is highly recommended and delivers at a great hospital.

Hope everyone's doing good

@whenoceansrise: Happy Birthday!

@whenoceansrise: Happy Happy Birthday ♡ I'm right behind yup! 10/9