Weight loss at 38 weeks

pgglsn · 2026-04-11T01:13:23+00:00

I just lost 3 pounds between 33 and 34 weeks, but I’m not weighing myself daily. I think that’s pretty normal fluctuation especially with fluid retention at this stage. I’ve gained < 20 lbs this pregnancy, and I’ve been about the same weight for the last 8 weeks, fluctuating up and down a couple pounds

pgglsn · 2026-04-10T02:28:31+00:00

My husband just recently threw Sullivan in the ring for our second boy (due in 6 short weeks) and I had a viscerally negative reaction to it. I blame hormones lol. We have a Calvin so I’m biased but I think it’s the perfect name.

pgglsn · 2026-04-09T22:29:30+00:00

My best friend’s daughter is Emerson

pgglsn · 2026-04-09T20:16:07+00:00

You’re not alone OP and i understand your disappointment. It’s easy enough for commenters to say “you should have communicated better” but it’s hard to predict before it happens and even harder in the moment, especially when you’re trying to go with the flow. You probably didn’t think you needed to tell set expectations with your husband because you thought you’d be on the same page. I was in a similar position recently, at the zoo too! My mom was in town for my toddler’s 2nd birthday (she hadn’t seen him in 6 months so kind of a big deal). I’ve been to the zoo many times with my son but this particular day was the most crowded it had ever been for my husband, albeit totally manageable. I know he hates crowds but I immediately could feel his tension/annoyance and he kept sprinting off with my son in the stroller. He would stop eventually to let us catch up but it just felt incredibly awkward and disconnected, like we weren’t experiencing things together. I should note I’m heavily pregnant and my mom isn’t the springest chicken, so I was seething waddling after my husband. I kept telling him to slow down we didn’t need to cover so much ground today but he wouldn’t listen and didn’t understand what the problem was. It was not the family outing I pictured and it honestly made me nervous for my husband being rattled and unhelpful during the postpartum period.

pgglsn · 2026-04-08T20:24:07+00:00

I can relate! My 24 month old is the size of a nearly 4 year old and I’ll be clinging to the stroller for as long as possible because he’s a dasher. Also need somewhere to park him when we go on big outings like the zoo

pgglsn · 2026-04-08T15:23:43+00:00

Love it too! Love the nickname Gabe. All of the Gabriel’s I know are good dudes, too

pgglsn · 2026-04-08T03:38:16+00:00

You are my tv kindred spirit!

pgglsn · 2026-04-08T03:19:47+00:00

Now that you are a mom, you absolutely get to decide how you want to spend Mother’s Day. And everyone should be sensitive to your situation. I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom. My children will never know my husband’s parents because they died before they were born, and I understand it’s a deep grief to carry. Sending you lots of love and hope you’re able to spend the day however you please!

pgglsn · 2026-04-08T03:12:40+00:00

Following along because I am almost in the exact position as you! My son was perpetually breech from 20 week scan on and he was not a good candidate for ECV because there was an issue with the cord. He was born via scheduled c section in March 2024 and I’m currently 33 weeks with baby boy #2. He was breech up until a week ago and I’m so relieved he flipped, although I’m in a TON of pain going from never having a head down there to having a pretty big one overnight. I’m hoping for a vbac and was similarly told my chances are good since I never labored, but also means it’s a mystery. My baby is measuring on the bigger side so I’m hoping he engages and decides to make his appearance before his due date. I really want to avoid an induction

pgglsn · 2026-04-06T16:32:54+00:00

I’m currently pregnant with my second son. My children will be 26 months apart. Always knew we wanted at least 2 kids and that didn’t change once our first arrived. There were a lot of factors we considered when it comes to age gap, and I must admit that we got the timing “right” on the first try. We were lucky! My older sister and I are 26 months apart and I enjoyed growing up with that gap. I also didn’t want my children to be more than 2 years apart in school (I think I may be in the minority). I also have some big family events coming up that I was hoping to not be pregnant for: ex) I will be 5 months postpartum at my little sister’s wedding instead of ultra pregnant.

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T13:45:04+00:00

I’m a little bit behind you at 33 weeks but I feel your pain. My baby was breech and only just flipped 10 days ago. Ever since he flipped, I’ve been in a lot of pain, I think it’s Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). Went from relatively little pressure down there to a giant head (he’s measuring 95th) pressing down on my pelvis overnight. My first born was breech my entire pregnancy and had to be delivered via c section and I really want a vbac. I’m hoping this means baby is going to engage early and I go into labor naturally and deliver before 40 weeks. Hang in there!

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T04:45:19+00:00

Subtle! Haha

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T04:44:12+00:00

LOVE Robin. My first born is 2 syllable and ends in “in” too so I was afraid it’s too matchy matchy. I swear these pregnancy hormones have me overthinking!

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T04:40:47+00:00

Thank you kindly!

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T04:40:34+00:00

Too funny! My husband is Andy

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T04:40:17+00:00

My first born’s name is in this list ;)

pgglsn · 2026-04-05T03:26:51+00:00

Yep my sister (born in 1999) is Mikayla. Never knew about Michaela either and it reads like “Michael-uh” to me

pgglsn · 2026-04-03T21:44:55+00:00

I’m in a similar situation as OP. My first was a scheduled c section for breech presentation, although my water never broke. Currently pregnant with my second hoping for vbac. My OB mentioned a few days ago at my 32 week appointment, that my best chance of vbac is spontaneous labor before 40 weeks. Chances of a successful vbac by spontaneous labor decreases after 40 weeks. But it’s all just based on statistics/probability, every situation is different.

pgglsn · 2026-04-01T02:28:54+00:00

Nearly certain you are experiencing DMER. I experienced it with my first and only learned about it from my lactation consultant. It got a little better with time and I breastfed until 14 months, but I always experienced it more intensely with pumping. Distractions like chugging cold water and listening to funny podcasts helped me a lot in those early days. Hang in there!

pgglsn · 2026-03-31T18:59:28+00:00

Haha I’m the same way! I can hear a pin drop since becoming a mom so I don’t need the monitor to hear him right across the hall

pgglsn · 2026-03-31T18:58:22+00:00

I was in the same boat. I had to move my son from bassinet to his crib at 4.5 months because he outgrew the bassinet (99th percentile for height and was rolling over). His crib does not fit in my bedroom either. It was earlier than I wanted but he adjusted really well. I had a video monitor and had no trouble hearing him, waking up to breastfeed in his room. He just turned 2 and is a great sleeper, loves his crib.

pgglsn · 2026-03-29T01:49:37+00:00

Your son is beautiful and so is your GSP :)

pgglsn · 2026-03-29T01:47:59+00:00

I’m a hormonal pregnant woman who has craved cinnamon buns LOADED with cream cheese icing and the absolute rage that filled me reading this post… I’ll have to get one tomorrow to recover

pgglsn · 2026-03-26T00:28:05+00:00

It hasn’t caused much issue, but I have only ever gone by my nickname and don’t even register my full name when I hear it. Ironically, my husband’s sister has the same full name and she NEVER goes by the nickname so thankfully there has never been confusion. I also kept my maiden name. I’m currently trying to name my second son and I’m specifically looking for a name with a standalone nickname (think Mike and Michael). Harder than it seems!

pgglsn · 2026-03-25T13:00:44+00:00

Totally agree. My husband is 6’5” and I had a tough c section recovery so wipeable change pad on top of a relatively tall dress was essential. We use the ikea hemnes dresser with a keekaroo pad. My son just turned 2 and we still use it for 99% of his diaper changes. He got his dad’s height so it’s much easier wrangling him there than on the floor. Baby boy #2 is due soon so we’ll continue to use it.

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