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I'll go too!
Due Date: Nov 1
How many weeks: 13 weeks, 5 days
Weight Gain: Still down a pound or two from before I got pregnant.
How are you feeling: Great! Morning sickness went away between 9-10 weeks. But I am feeling a little apprehensive about announcing at work.
Recent milestones: I've started showing a little bit in the last week, but not enough for anyone to notice except my husband and me.
Words of Advice: I don't have a ton because I'm kind of new at this, except for STOP USING DR. GOOGLE. You will drive yourself nuts about what you did eat, didn't eat, what you feel or don't feel and what it means. I still have a hard time following my own advice, but I'm trying.
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@JessLC: that's excellent advice!!! i drove myself in the beginning with google...it was hard not to google everything, but once i stopped it really helped with my sanity! lol
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UPDATE TIME LADIES!!!
Due Date: May 27
How many weeks: 38 weeks, 3 days
Weight Gain: 30 lbs. Was hoping to keep it under 30, but am in the F it camp now.
How are you feeling: Ready to be done w/ pregnancy and ready to meet my baby boy!
Recent milestones: 4 cm dilated at yesterday's appointment. Labor could be coming any time now (or, if nature is cruel, not for awhile).
Words of Advice: Enjoy every last minute alone w/ your hubby!
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Due Date: Oct. 23rd
How many weeks: 17wks 1day
Weight Gain: No idea...I only get weighed at my OB's office. I THINK it's probably around 4-5 lbs, but I'll find out next week for sure.
How are you feeling: Great! The only consistent symptom I have is that my skin looks like crap.
Recent milestones:Finding out last week that LO is a BOY!
Words of Advice: Try not to get annoyed with well-meaning advice (we got a ton of it on Mother's Day). Just smile and nod, and then do your own thing when everyone leaves! -
Due Date: 11/18
How many weeks: 13w 3d
Weight Gain: 3 lbs.
How are you feeling: Pretty good today! Feel normal, the only "symptom" I have is my lil belly pooch.
Recent milestones: Just announced publicly this week!
Words of Advice: None at the moment! -
Update!!!
Due Date: 7/26
How many weeks: 30 weeks tomorrow!
Weight Gain: almost 30 lbs, ugh
How are you feeling: I feel good! I've been having a lot of pain and soreness but when I take it easy I feel ok. I've been very sweaty though!
Recent milestones: Just had my first endocrinologist appointment. Ugh. Started pricking my fingers to test my blood sugar levels yesterday. Blog post coming soon!!
Words of Advice: Don't sweat the GD... I have been, and even though it IS a pretty big deal, it's only a few months of your life!!! -
Due Date: September 6
How many weeks: 24 weeks tomorrow
Weight Gain: Holding steady at 20 lbs (since 20 weeks).
How are you feeling: Pretty good. Just very uncomfortable after meals, and I still have to get up at least once during the night to pee. I have also noticed more pain in my hips/low back, and that any position for too long becomes uncomfortable. Just ordered a mini snoogle - it should be here today!
Recent milestones: My bump is slowly, but surely, growing. I think I am finally out of the *did she put on weight or is she pregnant* camp, and am now rocking a small, but readily identifiable, bump.
Have had a couple more real contractions, but nothing like what I had at 22 weeks, and no bright red spotting, either. *phew* and yay!Words of Advice: Pregnancy brain impacts everyone within (at least) a 15 foot radius . . . . people say--and ask--the craziest and most inappropriate things! Don't underestimate its power.
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Due Date: June 9th
How many weeks: 36 weeks, 4 days
Weight Gain: I have no idea. Last check was around 40 and I decided I'm not going to worry about it anymore. What will be, will be - cellulite to my ankles and all.
How are you feeling: Pretty good other than the groin pain. I'm definitely slowing down, though. If you plan on holding a door for me, plan on being there for a minute until I can reach it.
Recent milestones: Nothing major recently. Tomorrow is my strep b and internal. We'll see if I have an update then.
Words of Advice: Something I have to keep telling myself: Relax ! You can't control everything. Things will work out, just be patient. -
Due Date: June 8th
How many weeks: 36 weeks, 5 days
Weight Gain: 17 lbs according to the doctor but I think it's closer to 25 since they didn't see me until I was 8 weeks and I know I put on weight after getting my BFP
How are you feeling: I was feeling really good this past week (rare for this pregnancy) I was walking 3-4 miles a day and my feet were sore but that was it! My pelvic pain/pressure is back and it's hard to put on my pants by myself! But my blood pressure has been elevated and now I'm on complete bed rest
Recent milestones: I had my internal yesterday and I'm .5cm dilated (whoop-dee-do) but my cervix is soft. I have an ultrasound next week to check on the baby's weight.
Words of advice: Hmm, I might have already said this but take it easy. Don't try to be super woman during this time. You don't want to over do it because growing LO is far more important than anything else
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@HeatherLovesKenny: My OB has me at a 15 pound gain, but I know I put on *at least* 5 pounds between my BFP and 8 week u/s, so I include the extra 5 in my tally
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Update time!
Due date: December 7th, or so the internet says
How many weeks: 11
Weight gain: 0 lbs...maybe 1 or 2? I'm not weighing myself.
How are you feeling: MUCH better after weeks 7-10!
Recent milestones: Getting out of the morning sickness stage!
Wisdom/advice: Always listen to your body.
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Due date: May 21, but by my count May 20, and by the anatomy scan it could even be May 17
How many weeks: 39weeks, 2 days
Weight gain: 40 on the dot. I hope I don't put on any more this week. I knew at 20 weeks I'd be up this high--a little frustrated but at this point just glad I only put on 20 in the last 20 weeks.
How are you feeling: Get this baby OUT OF ME!
Recent milestones: Almost due!
Wisdom/advice: Never stop working out--even if you're stuck doing a lot less than before, it's one of the few things that still makes me really happy. (I also workout with DH, so it's fun together time for us.)
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Due date: September 16
How many weeks: 22
Weight gain: 8lb
How are you feeling: Tired, didn't get the energy boost that second trimester is supposed to bring but that could be the result of keeping up with my 2yo and working FT. The sciatic pain that waited until week 39 to start last time is rearing its ugly head much earlier this time as is the pelvic pain; I've ordered an exercise ball to sit on at work to try and alleviate some of the pressure, we'll see if it works.
Recent milestones: feeling lots of movement despite the anterior placenta
Wisdom/advice: Always listen to your body.
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Due date: June 6
How many weeks: 37 weeks
Weight gain: 35 pounds, but I’m not sure how much of that is retained water and how much is actual weight. I don’t have cankles yet (or so my husband claims), but my feet are hugely swollen every day, and the swelling doesn’t decrease at night. Fingers are also very, very pudgy.
How are you feeling: About done with being pregnant. Having a lot of small contractions, which are very short but intense. Sleeping is increasingly uncomfortable.
Recent milestones: As of today, I am 1 cm dilated and almost 70% effaced. Baby’s estimated weight is 6lbs., 10-oz. as of last week.
Wisdom/advice: Cool foot bath feels good on swollen feet, and sometimes helps reduce swelling. I say the same “mantra” every time I have a contraction – hoping that going forward this will be something to focus on (instead of focusing on the pain) as they get longer and more intense. I downloaded the “contraction master” app for iphone and it is super easy to use, if anyone is looking for a contraction app!
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Due Date: August 7
How many weeks: 28 Weeks, 2 days
Weight Gain: 14lbs
How are you feeling: Some back pain here and there and insomnia the past few nights, but overall still feeling good.
Recent milestones: Felt some hiccups for the first time yesterday which was cute. Also, we have a follow up ultrasound on Friday to check on my placenta previa. Hoping that it has moved out of the way so I can stop worrying about it.
Words of Advice: Ask for help when you need it. Also, keep working out if you can. It helps with sleep, digestion and gives me an outlet for dealing with these crazy mood swings!
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UPDATE TIME LOVELIES!
How far along? 26 Weeks, 4 Days
Total weight gain: 23 pounds
How are you feeling: More lower back and leg pain, I am generally uncomfortable at night, and have had some swelling in my ankles. Butterbean has also been super busy at night, and sometimes I am unable to sleep through all the kicking.
Recent milestones: Third trimester starts this week!!! The nursery furniture has been delivered, and we just ordered a glider.
Words of Advice: Be kind to yourself. What you can do one day, you may not be able to do the next.
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Due date: August 10th
How many weeks: 30w3d
Weight gain: I honestly don't know at this point. 4 lbs of so more than my weight at my 8 week appointment, but I lost 10-12 in the first trimester. I have another appointment on Friday, so I'm hoping to figure it out for sure then. They aren't concerned, I'm not either.
How are you feeling: Eh, okay I guess. I managed to sleep more than 2 hours straight last night, so that's a plus. I'm getting uncomfortable, though. I can't be in any one position for too long without something hurting, and I feel like a weeble wobble most days.
Recent milestones: It's been a busy 5 weeks since my last update! We've moved, so I've been able to start on the nursery, which has kept me sane. Starting Friday we'll be into the single digit week countdown--eek! I'm very officially in the third trimester. I had to finally take my wedding band off yesterday because of the swelling--even in a cold apartment. I failed my 1-hr GD screening (my number was like 160), and I have to take the 3-hr on Friday. I'm more concerned with the test than the results--the 1-hr made me seriously sick. Que sera.
Wisdom/advice: Men don't get what it's like to be pregnant. Try to remember that when your partner makes a stupid, insensitive comment about something you're doing/not doing. And try not to throw anything heavier than a pillow at him, it doesn't help the situation. Also, warm baths are heavenly.
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Due date: 11/18
How many weeks: 16w1d
Weight gain: 4-5 lbs. total
How are you feeling: Good, eating lots, and sleeping lots (when I can), def have more energy!
Recent milestones: hitting the golden trimester!
Wisdom/advice: have me time. listen to music, do yoga, meditate, read, etc. calms stress levels and zones me out!
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Due date: Oct. 23rd
How many weeks: 19w6d (20weeks tomorrow!)
Weight gain: 6 pounds. I think 4 of them are in my boobs though!
How are you feeling: Pretty good...the hardest thing for me recently has been the state of my skin. It's looked AWFUL and really caused my confidence to suffer
This morning it looked better than it has in weeks, which gives me hope that maybe it will be improving for good. Recent milestones: Feeling baby boy move for the last few weeks, and having DH be able to feel him as well! Very exciting and makes it more real for DH. Also, (almost) being half baked!
Wisdom/advice: I got nothing right now, but love reading everyone else's
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How far along? 39 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain: 24lbs
Stretch marks? Well, most of them are from pregnancy #1 and have faded but there are a few tiny new ones.
How are you feeling: Sore! My stomach looks as low as it can be, my hips are giant so it hurts to sleep on my side because they ache so bad and I'm ready to be done! I thought she would have been here by now. Also my blood pressure is still elevated.
Recent milestones: I'm almost done! I'm only 60% effaced and not dilated as of last Thursday though. We have last minute cleaning to do but that's it. We'll probably clean out the car once more before she comes (odd but I want everything to be in order). I mopped and did laundry all yesterday just to make sure everything was done and clean, ready to go
Words of Advice: Don't be discouraged if you aren't dilated before 40 weeks, it's not worth the stress. Anything can happen at any time!
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Due Date: August 7
How many weeks: 31 weeks
Weight Gain: still 14lbs
How are you feeling: More tired the last week or so and having sporadic back pain but nothing major.
Recent milestones: My placenta has moved out of the way and everything with baby Mac looked great at our ultrasound two weeks ago. We bought a new family car this weekend (Subaru Outback) and have officially started moving things around in the nursery so we can decorate. 9 weeks to go and counting!
Words of Advice: Don't over do it. Just because you feel like you can still move/pick up something it doesn't mean you should. I over did it this weekend and my back is not happy with me...Also, enjoy the free time you still have. Even if it's just sitting on the couch reading a book or watching t.v. try not to take it for granted.
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Due Date: June 6
How many weeks: 39 weeks, 5 days
Weight Gain: unsure at this point, and don’t care lol
How are you feeling: wanting this baby OUT!
Recent milestones: I have been dilated since week 37. Last week I was 2cm dilated and almost 100% effaced. I have regular contractions that will be about 10 minutes apart for a few hours in the evening, then everything goes away completely. Have to get another ultrasound tomorrow to make sure there is enough fluid in there for her, and to see how big she is. Then, another appointment on Wednesday to discuss my options. That appointment will be called “where I beg to be induced”.
Words of Advice: If you are used to working full time and having a full schedule, don’t take maternity leave too early. I planned to work up until the very end, but my doctor pulled me just before Memorial Day due to swelling in my hands/feet. It is so friging boring being at home all day with no real schedule or things to do every day. There is no need to clean every day, and I already knew how to cook and cooked every night…so it’s a lot of just sitting around doing nothing all day and waiting.
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How far along? 22 Weeks 3 Days
Total weight gain: 9 lbs (all in one month yikes)
How are you feeling: I have been having lower back pain & some ligament stretching pain. Otherwise pretty good, however I hit a wall when I just have to go to bed, no pushing through it.
Recent milestones: Car seat and stroller were delievered. Waiting on the baby bedding so we can decide on the nursery paint color! Hopefully get this done in the next couple weeks!
Words of Advice: Don't compare yourself to other pregnant ladies, just because they can do it doesn't mean you can too! Each body has their own limitations and ways of dealing with the changes.
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Due date: September 9th
How many weeks: 26
Weight gain: I haven't been weighing myself at home, but I'm guessing it's around 10 pounds.
How are you feeling: Funny that I had zero morning sickness or nausea through week 23 or so...and have recently been getting sick in the morning! Grr. It's only 2x a week or so, but I hate it. Otherwise, I really feet great.
Recent milestones: 25 week GD test was good! Set up the rest of my appointments for the pregnancy & shocked at how often I have to go
Painted the nursery over the weekend & love it!
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Due Date: September 2nd
How many weeks: 27 weeks and 1 day
Weight Gain: a whopping 30 lbs!
How are you feeling: I am feeling great. A little big and difficult sleeping but super happy and pretty normal for the most part.
Recent milestones: Third trimester! as of yesterday! I am so happy and excited. This month also marks my 35th birthday (friday) and I have my Childbirth classes starting thursday. I also get to drink the infamous sweet drink on June 13th to check for GD. i have a virtual (that's via skype) babyshower with my MIL and her side of the family on June 17th. I wont get any of the food but the gifts should be real and lord knows we could use some help buying all this baby stuff.
Words of advice: My advice is start working out and go easy on indulging in cravings early on if you can. I am doing that now but i regret not being more diligent earlier and now i have paid for it by being chubbier than id like. -
Due date: June 3
How many weeks: 40 weeks 1 day
Weight gain: no idea 30+
How are you feeling: Done
Recent milestones: Reached my due date, had a membrane strip today and now just waiting impatiently
Wisdom/advice: Dont stress about all the dos and do nots of pregnancy. Use your best judgement and know what is important.
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Due date: October 26
How many weeks: 19 weeks, 3 days
Weight gain: 5 lbs
How are you feeling: Amazing! This pregnancy has been a piece of cake.
Recent milestones: Purchasing nursery furniture. Up next. painting the room!
Wisdom/advice: No wisdom or advice...but WHY would someone say, "Easy pregnancy? Difficult baby!" Um, you're lovely. Thanks.
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Due date: 7/26 (will be induced by 7/19)
How many weeks: 32 weeks
Weight gain: 31 lbs. I'm hoping to stick to under 40 lbs total!
How are you feeling: Lots of pressure and braxton hicks lately. Definitely uncomfortable lately. I'm suspecting baby is still head down and low.
Recent milestones: last traveling, went to Florida to visit friends and it went great.
Wisdom/advice: Avoid carbs and eat protein! I lost 2 lbs in a week at 32 weeks...!!! You don't have to have GD to follow the GD diet
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@HeatherlovesKenny: you're in serious nesting mode.
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@mediagirl: lol! I am, I get so anal about cleaning lately too! I've dusted and lysoled everything in our house a few times a day. But DH is in charge of the bathrooms tomorrow. I just supervise and tell him what he's doing wrong! Yeah, he can't wait for pregnancy to be over with
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I totally forgot about this thread!
Due date: 9/25 (by ovulation date, 9/27)
How many weeks: 24 weeks
Weight gain: 10.5 as of today. I should note that I weigh myself after pee, right before shower, and before I eat.
Recent milestones: viability this week! and DH is feeling her move a lot more, which he loves.
Wisdom/advice: Umm..I don't really have much wisdom yet. LOL.
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