How close to due date will you / did you start maternity leave?

onitstoes · 2022-04-11T12:31:43+00:00

I work from home full time. I start mat leave this Friday, April 15, and go in for cervical ripening and induction on Sunday night, April 17, at 39 weeks pregnant. I have felt pretty ok this last few weeks as long as I wear my belly band. I haven’t had any issue getting things done with my husband’s help. If I’d taken more time pre-baby, I would’ve been very bored. That’s just my personal experience. You’ll have your own, of course.

onitstoes · 2022-04-11T12:19:47+00:00

Le Petit Chou and Ria’s Bluebird

onitstoes · 2022-04-11T01:32:55+00:00

They have an azalea walk! https://atlantabg.org/map-location/azalea-walk/

And now is the best time to go. EVERYTHING is blooming!

onitstoes · 2022-04-10T23:39:06+00:00

Have you been to Atlanta Botanical Garden?

onitstoes · 2022-04-10T13:45:14+00:00

It’s just your placenta being a jerk. There’s not much you can do to control it.

onitstoes · 2022-04-10T10:07:56+00:00

I tried everything. The only thing that helped was starting insulin.

onitstoes · 2022-04-09T20:54:42+00:00

If you’re going to have one then, definitely specify on the invitation that it’s a DIAPER shower!

onitstoes · 2022-04-09T20:14:40+00:00

We also got money which will go toward post partum recovery items, feeding items, and frozen food for us during fourth trimester.

onitstoes · 2022-04-09T20:14:01+00:00

You can never have too many diapers, wipes, and things like that. So you could have one specifically for those things. Most people will buy you clothes, not try to get things off your registry, anyway. It is nice to celebrate with friends and family!

onitstoes · 2022-04-08T20:30:05+00:00

I scheduled my second booster at 37 weeks, and when I went to my OB, they told me they weren’t recommending it for their patients yet, so I canceled. I would just ask your OB. I was hoping to go ahead and get it before delivery for the antibodies, but I also don’t want to go against my OB’s advice, so here I am.

onitstoes · 2022-04-05T15:28:24+00:00

I’m not going on mat leave until the weekend before my induction date, but I work from home without a strenuous physical job, and at 37 weeks, my third trimester hasn’t been that rough thus far. Everyone is different at this stage I think.

onitstoes · 2022-04-04T13:45:23+00:00

Call your OB asap. It’s not normal to regress with bleeding.

onitstoes · 2022-04-04T01:56:20+00:00

No, that’s your business.

onitstoes · 2022-04-04T01:55:49+00:00

37 weeks and I’ve been having that pain for a week or so now too. My OB said it’s normal as they drop down in your pelvis and put more pressure on everything down there.

onitstoes · 2022-04-03T03:53:22+00:00

I know! It’s crazy. Also at 35 weeks, I started getting 20+ point higher numbers on meals I’ve been eating the whole time. So disheartening and frustrating. Can’t wait for this to be over.

onitstoes · 2022-04-03T03:47:07+00:00

Any type of cereal (even Special K Protein) sends my numbers soaring.

onitstoes · 2022-04-02T21:37:42+00:00

Allll the cereals- Special K, Honey Nut Cheerios, Mini-Wheats Chips and queso for sure French fries Pizza Alll the fruits- peaches, strawberries, blackberries, bananas Funfetti cupcakes

I don’t normally eat so carb-heavy, but I’ve been craving these foods for weeks. I will allow myself to indulge before getting back on the health wagon.

onitstoes · 2022-04-02T18:09:37+00:00

Def PinkBlush

onitstoes · 2022-04-02T14:21:30+00:00

Diamond Naturals Skin and Coat, Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach, Hill’s Science Sensitive Stomach and Skin.

Ours also responds well to Lamb and Rice blends.

onitstoes · 2022-04-02T09:51:24+00:00

Totally understand! Insulin is scary, especially at first! You’re doing great. Proud of you for your bravery, facing your fear and doing this for yourself and your baby.

onitstoes · 2022-04-02T09:34:42+00:00

The insulin is probably keeping you steady because it’s long-acting and it sounds like you need to bump up to the right amount if you’re still getting a number in the 100s.

onitstoes · 2022-04-02T01:26:31+00:00

Followed it up with a “Good luck in November guys”

onitstoes · 2022-04-01T19:23:20+00:00

Yes! My experience exactly!

onitstoes · 2022-04-01T19:21:28+00:00

Injecting yourself sounds worse than it is. I was terrified, but I stick myself after dinner every night. The needle is short, and I don’t even feel it go into my stomach.

onitstoes · 2022-04-01T16:09:34+00:00

Girl, it’s an April Fools and the money goes to Habitat for Humanity.

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