November *Third Trimester* (27 weeks - 40+ weeks)

[knutfugget]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Congrats on making it this far, ladies! You'll be holding your little ones soon. :)

[jamiec0326]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that I only have about 4 weeks left! I hope K.C. gets here around Thanksgiving. We will see.

[ANNODAM]

November already, sheesh!

How quick has this year flown by?

[sara07]

hello everyone...hope you all had a great weekend.

it was a blast for me...met a lot of friends and went for a football game and did some major baby shopping. Weekend was fun.

[jamiec0326]

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I had one of my showers this weekend. I got alot of good stuff. I got my travel system this weekend. So I have my car seat. That is one thing I have been stressing about.

Naomi how was your shower?

Diane how are you feeling?

I hate it when the board goes down.

[ndinkel]

I can't believe it is November already. Almost everyone thinks that Leah is coming this month. Infact my FIL had tomorrow down as the big day! I hope not! If I can make it to Thursday then I can have her here!
Our shower was great. We only got a couple of dublicates so not much to return. We didn't register for a lot of big items so we got lots of little stuff, but useful stuff. Lots of diapers and wipes and we got a 100 gift certificate to this fancy baby store in the same town as the hosptial, now I just have to wait until I can be up and about so I can go and play there. I haven't been there before so I have no idea what it is like but I have heard it has tons of cute stuff. My mom and I got her room put together and it is pretty much all ready to go. We still have one more shower but it will be when she is about a month old. Dh and I are still trying to figure out what we need before she gets here so we can finish getting things. I just ordered her second carseat base. I know there were a couple of people who couldn't make it to the shower that are still planning on bringing something by so I think we will just buy a little bit each week until she gets here. I found this cute onesie on walmart.com that says "Who needs Santa when you have grandparents." It was only 3 so I had to get it.
Jamie-Glad you got your travel system. It feels so much better when you get those big things out of the way. Do you have any showers left?
Hope everyone else is doing well.

[jamiec0326]

Naomi I am glad you got a lot of stuff. Yes I still have one left. It will be in two weeks. I am excited about it. But I am starting to get really nervous. I just spoke with a nurse with our Mommy 2 be program and she said the baby will start to put on a lb a week usually right now. If I went to my due date he would be around 11-13 lbs. WOW! So I know my time is probably getting short. I figure if he does put on a lb a week we will have him in 3 to 4 weeks. Man getting close!

[momwant2be]

It's difficult for me to believe that I am 30 weeks last Friday. I've only got 10 weeks left. As I shared with some teachers at school-that's 2 hands! :-0 It doesn't seem possible that this pregnancy has gone by so fast. I just hope the L&D goes by just as fast and easy.

I have to do a 3 hour glucose test Wednesday. I'm a little nervous about that hoping that I'll be able to get through drinking the orange stuff w/o getting sick from it (since I can't eat for 12 hours). We start our first childbirth class on Thursday evening. That should be interesting too.

We'll all have little ones soon. Good Luck!

[jamiec0326]

mom2be congrats on making it to 30 weeks. My pregnancy too has gone by super fast. I told my hubby last night I would really miss being pregnant because other than minor aches and pains I have had a wonderful pregnancy.

[ndinkel]

mom2be-Congrats on 30 weeks!

Jamie-I hope you can keep him in a little longer but man it sounds like you don't want to go to your due date if he will be that big!

I'm going to ask if they can estimate her weight at our appt. on Friday. Dh took me out of the house for a tiny bit today so I could vote and that was nice. It is beautiful outside. I love being pregnant but I really wish I could have stayed at work. I know time would be flying by if I were at work but still, at the latest she will be here next month!
I'm so afraid that I will just continue having horrible contractions all of the time but that I won't ever dilate. We have less then 50 days though so that is good. I can't see him letting me go past my due date since I am in misery most of the time. The contractions just keep getting more and more painful and intense. I would be happy if I make it to 36 weeks. DH keeps telling her to just give him two more weeks and then she can come whenever she wants. He has a big job out of town next week and it would be a lot easier on the company if he could just get that job done and then they will have some down time.
I can't wait to meet our little girl. I love that her room is pretty much complete.

Hope everyone is hanging in there!

[QueenFroggie]

Grats Naomi on making it this long on bed rest, and tomorrow you are 34 weeks!! YAY I know that was a big goal for you, as you can stay at your hospital! But I hope baby Leah will stay in and bake for you 2 more weeks at least, as it will be best for all 3 of you! :) Hang in there, you will have your baby girl soon.

[DM2003]

Hi Ladies!!

I thought the boards have been down, but apparently I've just been using an old link *sigh*

Naomi, sounds like you had a great shower! All the little things really come in handy :)

Jamie, sounds like you had a great shower too! It's awesome that you got your travel system :)

Mom2be, congrats on 30 weeks!

So, since last week.... I've got a ton more discomfort. Isaac has moved even LOWER and I've started to stabbing pains (feels like I'm being stabbed with a knife in my cervix).
Seen the dr today.... she said that the knife pain is because he is so low that his head is grinding on my cervix. She also said that he is pretty big, and that he will definitely be bigger than Elise (she was 6 lbs 7 oz @ 37 weeks). OB said that she hopes I can make it to 36 weeks. So I have my fingers crossed for that.
My next appt is next Wednesday (going every week now). She is going to do the StrepB swab then, and she is going to check me as well. I'm anxious to see what they find.... I wonder if anything is happening in there :D

I hope everyone is doing good!

[ANNODAM]

I'm having my growth scan u/s in a couple of hours.

I am picking up my daughter an hour earlier from school & she will get to see the baby for the first time (other than the photos provided at my 20w scan.)

She is excited, I don't know whether it's seeing the baby or getting let out of school early....

Anyhow, we will or should know by the end of today about weight & perhaps a more accurate EDD. Still measuring small for dates etc.

I have my 37w appointment this Friday & Strep test also.

Still haven't sorted out the cot either, need to get my act together, but I just can't be bothered doing anything! I am so tired that if I nap during the day, I can't get to sleep at night....



Edited to add: Back from my u/s, still measuring small(er) by 3cms or so, but the current weight of the baby is 5.73lbs & my daughters birth weight (40w, 4d) was 5.82lbs, so this one will weigh slightly more by 40w. If going by size, they have me due on Dec. 20th, but going by my LMP, Nov. 29th is still the EDD at this stage.

[jamiec0326]

Hey girls! I went to see my dr today and K.C. is weighing 6lbs 8oz. My mom asked him how big would he let him get and he said not more than 8lbs so we are looking at having him in 2 weeks! OMG!!!!! We have not set an official date, but I figure we will do that next Wednesday! I can't believe we are actually counting down the days! I am getting so nervous! lol!

[sara07]

jamie - you are getting really close. goodluck.

my appt. today got canceled because my dr. has flu :( got rescheduled for next wednesday and i'm really feeling down about it. just wanted to have my routine appt. and everytime it reassures me i crossed a milestone. god..didn't know such a small thing can upset a person this much.

[jamiec0326]

sara sorry about your appointment! That would upset me too! Try not to stress over it to much. Next week will be here before you know it!

[ndinkel]

Jamie-That is so exciting! You will be holding your little man before you know it. Will they be inducing you?

Sara-Sorry about the appt. I would be upset too. I love going to the dr. to check on our LO.

Well, I made it to 34 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't have to go to Wichita!

Now I would like to just make it to 36 weeks and then I think I would be okay with having her. I am hoping the dr. can give us an estimate on her weight tomorrow. After tomorrow we have two weeks until our next appt. and then we start our weekly appts. I really don't see him letting me go past 40 weeks. We know that is our actual due date, there is no question there, we know the date she was conceived and we have the bill to prove it:)

We ordered the pack-n-play last night (well, my mom did) we have so many packages we are waiting on right now now, I think four or five, and it gives me something to look forward to everyday, waiting for that big truck to arrive. I am hoping to get one this week but I know next week we will be getting a lot.

I got a "Mommy package" in the mail the other day from a friend. It had a really comfy blanket, two pairs of slipper socks, some DVDS and magizines. Great for the rest of my homerest and while I am home with Leah. It is starting to get cold here in Kansas and the wind is really blowing.

Hope everyone is doing okay.

[melfab15]

ndinkel: congrats on making it to 34 weeks!!! hang in there

[dreaming]

Jamie- that's so exciting, only two more weeks and you meet you LO!

Naomi- congratulations on getting to 34 weeks! You're doing a great job on bedrest - keep it up!

[jamiec0326]

Naomi I am so happy that you have made it past the 34 week mark. Hold on to little Leah for a couple more weeks! Yes he said he was going to induce. So he is going to let me try to have him. I have really started to get nervous! lol.

[ANNODAM]

Back from my OB appointment, baby is in the 20th percentile for 37w. Had my Strep B test etc., & will get those results next Friday. Also had a CTG done & will be getting one done every week now until due date to check on progress. They will probably let nature take its course this time around (any sign of distress & they will intervene) if all goes well, they may even let me go over my due date.

Hang in there everyone....

[jamiec0326]

Annodam I am glad everything is looking good for you! I know you are getting anxious too just like me. I can't wait to hold little K.C. in my arms. Good luck to you. Hopefully everything will keep going smoothly for you.

[DM2003]

Hi ladies!
I'm behind.... Elise and I were sick since last week. So happy to finally be feeling better!

Annodam, sounds like everything is going good!

Jamie, you have an appt this week right?

I have my appt on Wednesday... I'll be getting my strep B swab done, and I'll be getting checked! I can't wait to see if something is happening in there :)

[jamiec0326]

Diane, I am glad you and Elise are feeling better! Yes I go in Wednesday. Mom kind of figures he might go ahead and induce us this week, but he said next week. I figure we will set a date though this week. I can't wait to go and see what he says. I hope something is happening in there for you! I am so glad you have made it this far with little Issac.

[DM2003]

Jamie, I thought you went in Wed! You are SO close now!!!! I'm so excited for you! :D

[jamiec0326]

I am getting so nervous! lol.

[DM2003]

I remember how nervous I was with Elise.... there is so much unknown! But it is all more than worth it :)

This time is a bit different to me... there are things that I worried about last time that I haven't even really thought about this time. But I've replaced those with new worries ;)

What are you feeling most nervous about? I know I was the most nervous about the labour.... I think the unknown is whats hardest to deal with.

I'm sure things will turn out great! It's hard to believe that we are so close now though....

[jamiec0326]

Yes it is the labor that scares the bejeevers out of me! I know! I can't believe we are this close. My ticker moved to the last month, and I just thought a minute ago we have between 7 and 11 days and he will be here. OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am so ready to see him! It is so hard to have such mixed emotions, scared on one hand and sooooo excited on the other.

[ndinkel]

DM-I am glad you are both feeling better. I have only been a little sick with a cold this pregnancy but it was early, I am sure it is not fun this late in the game and with a sick little one as well.

Jamie-I can't believe how close you are! I noticed your ticker had moved too. Your little man will be here before you know it.

Well, I am still not dilated so that is good (I just hope I do dilate when the time is right, that is a big fear, never dilating) DH and I went to our birthing class on Saturday and not only did we get lots of good info but it was so nice to get out of the house for the whole day! I don't have anything on the calendar to look forward to until my next appt. on the 21st and then Thanksgiving. It was nice when my shower was approaching and the birthing class, it gave me something to look forward to. I am really starting to get bored. There isn't much that needs to be done around the house and there isn't much I can do. I have repacked my hospital bag and her diaper bag like 3 times!
DH will be out of town (day only) tomorrow and Wed so I have to take it really easy while he is gone.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

[jamiec0326]

Naomi I am so glad you got to get out of the house! I know that had to make you feel better. I have my last baby shower this weekend so I am looking forward to it. Then little K.C. will be making his apperance. I have a lot to get ready for in the next week. Just trying to make it a day at a time. I am glad you enjoyed your class. Take it easy.

[DM2003]

Naomi, I'm glad you enjoyed your class! I remember how nice it was to just get out of the house when you're on bedrest! It's great that you're not dialating yet.... but I hope everything goes smoothly when its time!

Jamie, last time the closer I got to going into labour the more comfortable I was with it... I think it just gets to a point where you are no longer nervous/scared about it... you're more uncomfortable and just plain excited to see your LO! :)

Talking about taking it easy.... yesterday I decided I NEEDED to make my mini meet pies (we make them for Christmas). So I made 4 dozen meet pies - in muffin tins. Today I am SO SORE! So I am *trying* to take it easy :)

[jamiec0326]

Diane you have got to not over do it! lol. I hope I calmed down some before. I am already prone to having panic attacks so I am hoping that I don't have one that day. I have almost had one or two just thinking about it. So pray for me. I will need it.

[ANNODAM]

My biggest fear is getting to hospital & being told I am too late for pain relief!

I don't have a high threshold for pain....

My latest scan from last week.

[jamiec0326]

Annodam that is such a cute pic! I understand! That is why I am glad he is going to induce me. So I know I will be there in time.

[DM2003]

I'm just hoping that I make it to the hospital! LOL My dr said that this time could be MUCH faster than last time (I was only 10 hours from my first contraction to when she was born). The hospital is 30 mins away, and if its during the day on a week-day, then I have to wait for someone to get here to watch Elise. *sigh* I didn't use any pain relief with Elise, and I'm hoping that I won't have to this time either. I just don't want it to be in the van on the way to the hospital! LOL :)

Annodam, that is such a cute pic!

I just think of it as, no matter what happens we'll find a way to handle it. So long as our LO's are safe. ;)

[jamiec0326]

Diane I hope for you that does not happen. That would have me worried too!

[aimee]

Hi ladies! I just wanted to pop in and say hi. I have been off the baords for a few weeks so I feel lost! LOL! Noah is doing well. I hope you are all doing well. some of you are getting close!!!! Good luck!

[jamiec0326]

Aimee we miss you over here. I am so glad Noah is doing well!

[DM2003]

Well, today is the big day of "the swab" and "the internal check"! I'm so nervous and anxious. My appt is at 10:45 am.

Good luck at your appt today Jamie!

[jamiec0326]

Good luck to you too Diane! Mine is at 2:00.

[DM2003]

What time zone are you in? I'm in EST.... just curious :D

[jamiec0326]

Im in Central.

[QueenFroggie]

naomi -- you still around? When you go a day or two without posting we think you have headed for the hospital! :) Also, your ticker disappeared.... Hope all is well, and that you are just taking it easy since your dh was going to be out of town.

The rest of you are getting so close! Hang in there, your delivery day will be here before you know it!


**Heard from Naomi -- she can't log in to the threads, but they are working on getting her access back. so she is still good at home "cooking" the little one a little longer! :) **

[DM2003]

Queen, thanks for the update on Naomi!! I was wondering where she went...

Well, my appt went well... I've gained 2 lbs in 1 week! LOL My measurements are right on. I hope to find out the results of my swabs next week. She also did the internal... I'm about 70% effaced, and 1 cm, he is at -1 station. All normal for this far along. So not too much happening down there.

As a comparison, at this point with Elise I was 90% effaced, 3 cm, and she was at +1! And I still held on for 2 weeks ;) so who knows.

[jamiec0326]

Diane it is too funny, I to am 1 cm dialated. I had my swab today. He gave me two dates to choose from Nov 26 (which is the day before Thanksgiving) or Dec 1. My mom seems to think I won't make it to the 26th. But he had told me to start my maternity leave as of Monday so I will work until Friday and then I will be off. I have gained like 4lbs in a week and he only gained 3 oz. Something wrong there! lol! I don't know which date to choose the only bad thing about the 26th is I would be in the hospital on Thanksgiving. But I hate to wait any longer too! March 26th is my birthday so it would be cool to have him then. I guess we will find out if anything else is going on when we go back next Wednesday.

[sara07]

diane, jamie - congrats on your progress. you are getting very close, thats exciting.

I finally had my appt. yesterday, it went well. dr. told me baby had a growth spurt, now I know why all of a sudden i started feeling so heavy. when i walk, i feel like i'm dragging a big person with me.lol. but i love being pregnant. started to think i might miss being pregnant inspite of all the pain. oh..my baby turned his head down and now having real fun kicking my rib, my bad rib...god it hurts like hell. but he is measuring good and active so i'm happy.

i'm just watching who is going to deliver first...diane, jamie or naomi :) may be we should start a pool :) good luck to you all ladies...god bless our little buns :)

[DM2003]

Jamie, yay for your progress! That would be a hard decision to make... I can't imagine trying to choose my LO's bday... I like the surprise LOL Good luck with deciding what day you want to go in!

Sara, I'm glad you finally got your appt! I'm glad that your LO has turned head down :) sorry about the rib kicking though.

I feel like I've got another couple of weeks... I don't know... right from the beginning dh and I guessed it would be end of Nov. So we will see. I know that 70% and 1 cm is some progress, but its really not much (compared to my dd).

I hope everyone is having a good day!

[ndinkel]

My account is working again!
Congrats to all of those who have made progress. I can't wait until my appt. next week to see if we have made any progress at all. DH is out of town again today. Our pack-n-play is suppose to come today and I am excited to have DH put it together tonight or tomorrow, I hope I like it as much once it is here. It is so hard picking things out on-line.
I will write more later, need to get dressed, etc.

[DM2003]

Naomi, glad to have you back! :) I hope you like your P&P too :) we didn't really use ours at all... but we have a bungalow and there was just never a reason to really use it.

[jamiec0326]

Naomi congrats on the P&P, I got mine for $30.00 from a friend of mine and it has not been used more than 2 or 3 times. So I felt very forunate.

Well I have decided on the 26th. I hate to be in the hospital on Thanksgiving but with my time at work I will have like 52 hours left when I come back having him then. If I wait to the 1st I would only have 15. So I will have some hours incase he gets sick or I do I opted for the 26th. I am getting excited.

[sara07]

congrats...jamie :) on selecting the big day. good luck

[DM2003]

Congrats on picking the day Jamie! :)

[ndinkel]

Congrats on picking a date! How exciting! You will have a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving:)
I almost wish I could be induced just so I would know when she is coming, the wait it driving me crazy. I think it has made it worse that I have been home for 6 weeks now. Plus there really isn't much left to get ready so all I can do is sit around. Starting next week though I can start moving around the house more trying to get progress going. I would really like to have one last date with DH before she comes. I am thinking that once we get to 37 weeks we should be okay to go on a date.
We are suppose to cook Thanksgiving dinner for DH's side but that all depends on whether or not Leah makes her appearance before then. Everyone is making there guesses on when she is coming. DH thinks the 30th, I think sometimes around the 3rd. Either way, we are getting closer. It seems like just yesterday we saw our beautiful little girl for the first time when she was just this tiny little dot on the screen. We are so in-love with her, I can only imagine what it will be like the moment we see her.

[jamiec0326]

Naomi I agree. I think back to the first time I seen his sac and the first time I seen his little heartbeat swirling on the screen and my chest fills with so much love it could burst. I can't imagine the feeling of the first time I lay my eyes and hands on him. I can't wait!

[jamiec0326]

Where is everyone today?

[momwant2be]

I got a call today from my Dr. about my glucose test (the 3 hour one) and I failed it by 1 point. The Dr. wants me to go on a 2200 calorie diet and I have no idea what this means. I'm a little picky with my eating and nervous about what I'll be able to eat and not eat, although I've been better since I've gotten pg. Anyway, did anyone else have to do this and what kinds of things could you eat or not eat?

I'm trying to look on the bright side that I only have 1 more month to go and so for a month I can do this, but I'm just so disappointed b/c I feel like I've had a really great pg and now it's starting to become more tricky. I just hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

Yes, I know, I'm probably overreacting. :-)

[DM2003]

momwant2be, sorry that you didn't pass your 3 hour gd test :( at least it was borderline and you can hopefully control it with diet... definitely better than having to do the insulin needles... but maybe I'm just wimp ;) I haven't had a gd so I can't say what exactly you should/shouldn't be eating... but I'm sure the dietitian will be able to give you a detailed meal plan that will work with what you like.
Let us know how it goes!

Jamie, it was super quiet today... I wasn't on much because I wasn't feeling so great today... tons of pressure and Isaac seems to be sitting on a nerve in my left groin... not fun. How are you doing?

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

[ANNODAM]

Had my weekly appointment & CTG scan yesterday. Still measuring 3cms behind for dates but baby still growing, albeit slowly. Strep B test was negative which is good. Having another CTG next Friday, plus amniotic fluid index & umbilical S/D ratio check as well (that's if I'm still in one piece!)

Baby is engaged now, but I already knew that anyways from all this pressure I'm feeling....

[jamiec0326]

Momwant2be I am on a 2000 calorie diabetic diet. You have to watch your carb count. You actually have to have so many carbs per meal. It is a little difficult for me to follow because I too am a picky eater and I don't eat alot of diffrent stuff. But I have been diabetic the whole pregnancy. Trying to keep in under control with Metformin and Glyubride.

Diane sorry you haven't felt well. I am having all the pressure too! I am having some contractions but not any that are painful. I am trying to sleep in the recliner now and it helps but I sure miss being cuddled up next to dh. I made it in the recliner until about 3 this morning and I had to go crawl up in bed with him for awhile. But as you can see I am up super early for a Saturday. My mom, sister, and I are going Christmas Shopping today and I have my last baby shower tomorrow. So I am excited about that! I hope you feel better today.

Annodam good luck with everything next week.

[ndinkel]

So I ended up in L&D again yesterday! This is starting to get old and I left feeling so stupid even though everyone told me not to and I feel like I am starting to get depressed from being home. Anyway, early early Friday morning I woke up with the most painful contractions EVER, I was trying my hardest to breathe through them but I was also crying like a little girl. I didn't want to wake up DH yet just incase we had to go in I wanted him to be able to get some sleep first. After about 30 minutes he woke up b/c he said that I was shaking so bad. He got me some benedryl and stayed up with me for another hour or so and helped me breathe though them before they calmed down. I was still having them all night but not as bad, then when I woke up I was having them so DH had me take another benedryl and I slept until about 11:15. DH and I were going to lunch at 11:30 with his parents and some other work people. I started having contractions again and was through lunch. DH kept saying "I'm taking you in this afternoon" then they started coming on really strong again (while we were still at lunch so people were looking at me) but I was still staying calm and breathing through them. DH got my cell and called L&D to ask them what to do and all the sudden it just hit me and I said "ok, time to go, let's go, we got to go!" So FIL and MIL and DH and I get in the car and FIL drives like crazy to get to the hospital (the normal drive would have been about 25-30 min, we got there in 14) I kept saying to slow down it wasn't making it any better for me.
So this is where I am wondering if I am weird...I didn't want anyone else going in but DH and I. When we were getting out of the car I kept saying "I only need you" but everyone follows along and into the delivery room! Dh takes me to get in the gown and I say "I don't want anyone else here" He was very sweet and nicely asked them to step out and that he will come let them know what was going on once he knew something. Long story short, I was having contractions from h@&& but they weren't making me dilate so they gave me more benedryl, got them to calm down and sent me home. The only good news is that I have at least dilated some. I am at a 1 1/2 and about 10% effaced which isn't much but at least it is something. The nurse was great, I started crying b/c I just felt stupid, I actually thought I knew what was going on and again I didn't but she again (like my dr) said they would rather have me come in 100 times and be wrong then not come in the one time I should have and something horrible happen.
OK-back to what I was wondering. Am I weird that I only want my DH, he is the only one who makes me feel better. I don't want anyone else sitting there watching me or there when I am being checked, etc. I did great when it was just DH and I in the room and he was helping me. Does this make me weird? I know people just care, I am the closest FIL and MIL have to a daughter but I don't even want my own mom during all of this, and I am the biggest momma's girl but since I have been with DH he is all that I want.

Anyway, sorry this was so long. I hope everyone is doing okay.

[sara07]

naomi - sorry you had to go thru' this again but its always better to be safe. you made a good choice my going to l&d. dont worry abt it.

on the topic of wanting only your dh in the room with you, you are neither weird nor alone. i'm exactly the same way, i don't want anyone other than my dh in the delivery room. just so you know my sil with whom i'm very close to is coming from other part of the country just for this and most importantly my dear mom who is nearly 70yrs old is coming from asia to be with me and i don't want her in the delivery room either. its not weird, its all about your comfort.

[Vero]

Naomi -- sorry you felt embarrassed, but you definitely shouldn't!! I totally agree that it's better safe than sorry :)

And about just wanting to be with DH, I think it's totally normal, I'm the same way... my mom keeps on asking me if I want her to come for the delivery (since she has to plan in advance because this is an international trip), and I feel bad of saying it, but honestly, I would rather be just DH and I... the rest of the family can come and help later on, but I think that at the delivery moment and even a few days after delivery, I want to be just the 3 of us!!

[esarah]

I didn't want nor did I have anyone but dh in the delivery room with me, other then doctors and nurses (my last delivery was complicated and scary so there were lots of medical people in there but just dh otherwise). I just like to have it be me and him. It's a special time for us.
I have considered having my best friend come with me this time at least part of the time because she is really scared of childbirth and I want her to have an idea of what it is like. She may not live in the area when I have my baby though. I am not sure she really wants to be there anyway.

Naomi- I went into preterm labor with Taylor at 28 weeks. I was dilating and effacing from that time on. I ended up in L&D 4 or 5 times before I went in when my water broke. I was told to go every single time by my doctor or the nurses doing the NSTs for me. I knew I didn't need to go a couple of those times but I was already at the hospital having the NSTs and they wouldn't let me leave until I was observed in L&D. The first time I went it was a good thing though because I was in labor and they were able to stop it and I was able to make it from 28-33 weeks. That's huge! I am glad I went each time just to make sure everything was ok. Don't worry about going in. You are almost 36 weeks and that is awesome! If you feel like things aren't right you need to go in right away to make sure because it took a lot to get this far!

[Preemienurse]

Naomi, I'm glad you're okay and the nurse was right - it's better to be safe than sorry. Don't ever be embarrassed about wanting to be checked out!

I know a lot of people want to share their deliveries with others, but my feeling has always been - aside from medical staff - if you weren't at the conception, you're not invited to the delivery! Now, I know on a PCOS board that can be tricky with IUI and IVF's, but you get the gist.

Maybe it's because I've attended so many deliveries as part of the high risk neonatal team, but I just always feel bad about encroaching on people's privacy. It's such an intimate thing, and there is nothing wrong with wanting to keep it between you and your husband.

[jamiec0326]

Naomi I am glad everything was ok. I am going to have my mom, dad, and my dh in the delivery room with me. But that is my personal choice. If dh is all you want with you I think everyone else will respect that. Take care of you and little Leah!

[dreaming]

Naomi- I'm glad to hear that you're ok. You did the right thing going in to L&D. Don't feel bad about only wanting your DH to be with you. Even though my DH is depressed right now and I'm staying at my parents house and only home with him on the weekends (because the stress from what he was saying was making me get painful cramps and I was loosing weight rapidly) I still only want my DH there with me. My family has been awesome during this very difficult time for us, but as much as I love them, I don't want any of them in the delivery room with me and my DH.

[knutfugget]

Naomi Glad to hear you're alright! Like the others said, don't be embarrassed about being checked. You never know!

I know a lot of people want to share their deliveries with others, but my feeling has always been - aside from medical staff - if you weren't at the conception, you're not invited to the delivery! Now, I know on a PCOS board that can be tricky with IUI and IVF's, but you get the gist.

That's exactly how I feel! http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/24.gif

It was just DH and I most of the time in the delivery room. Doctors/nurses would come and go (mostly monitoring my blood pressure - alarm kept going off it was so high!), but that was it. I felt it was a special moment just for us to share. Honestly, I would have rathered less staff to keep coming in and bugging me, but oh well. :rolleyes: I'm hoping it will be just DH and I again this time. :)

Of course I want Nate to come visit as soon as possible afterwards, but I really don't want anyone else there for the actual delivery part.

[DM2003]

Naomi, I agree with everyone else... it was definitely best that you went in to l&d! I agree with you about having just dh there though. With Elise my mom was there to help during the labour, but she left and when I started to push (I had pushed for 1 hour 10 mins). I was happy it was just dh and I... it was a special moment.

Preemie, LOL that is the best way I have ever heard it put!!! :D

Annodam, good luck this coming week!!

Hi Jamie!

Not much happening here.... still having ctx's.... but nothing that gets closer together. I'm want to go at least another week. I have another appt on Wednesday, but its not with my dr (she's away this week), so I won't be getting checked - just weigh, bp, and measurements.

[peakkm]

Naomi-Sorry about the L&D trip, but better to be safe! Don't feel bad about only wanting DH. I 100% agree with the other ladies and it's a personal choice! I was going to have DH and my mom in with me, but I ended in emergency c-section, so that didn't happen. But after I came out of recovery here is a whole bunch of people in the hallway....I just didn't want to see them! I mean I just came out of surgery and I REALLY wanted to see my baby girl, forgot about all of them! LOL! This time, no one is coming around for a good 1.5-2 hours. They will get to see the baby in the nursery getting cleaned up before I get out of recovery. That should be good enough!

[cammysandy]

I have lots of people interested in being in the room with me too, and I was just talking to my mom about only having her and dh, and my dad if he's comfortable with the whole thing. It's very important to be comfortable and relaxed, and I don't want to have a bunch of nervous cheerleaders breaking my concentration on staying relaxed. That's the plan, we'll see what happens.

I'M SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY TO BE IN THIS THREAD!!!!!! In the beginning, I thought it would never happen. I'm very thankful to God for allowing me to come this far, and I have faith that everything will be okay, and in a matter of weeks I'll have my little boy. :) I'm so lovin this moment!

[jamiec0326]

cammysandy - congrats on making it to the 3rd trimester. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your pregnancy. I am down to 9 days before my little boy gets here and it is amazing to me! This pregnancy has went by so fast! I just can't believe it! Congrats again and I look forward to getting to know you.

[DM2003]

cammysandy, Congrats and Welcome to the 3rd tri!

Well, last night I was having some good strong ctx's that got to 8 mins appart.... then... nothing. *sigh* oh well, he'll come when he's good and ready too. ;)

How is everyone else doing?
Naomi, I hope you're taking things easy!

[jamiec0326]

Of all things I think I am trying to come down with a cold! I feel awful! But nesting is really kicking in! I think I have almost everything of K.C.'s washed. I have felt worse and worse as the day has gone. I can't believe I have made it thru this whole pregnancy pretty much free of getting sick and here at the end get that way.

Diane Issac will come when he gets ready. Take care of yourself.

[DM2003]

Jamie, I hope that you are feeling better and that you're not getting sick!

[jamiec0326]

I felt worse and worse yesterday, but today I don't feel as bad. I just have a sore throat and a cough. I hope it does not get much worse than this.

[ggill]

I guess I am moving to the third tri! my ticker went to 7 months! time is flying and I hope it doesnt stop!

[jamiec0326]

ggill congrats on moving! It does not take anytime at all and you will be like me just waiting anyday for him to be here. I hope when I go tomorrow to the dr that he will tell me to be back Thursday. But if not he will be here in 8 days. That just amazes me.

[sara07]

cammysandy & ggill - congrats on moving to 3rd trimester.goodluck to you both.

i feel days are longer...lol...i am getting tired of counting down the days. i want to hold my baby already :) 39 days seems too far away.

[ANNODAM]

I thought there was some progress last night, but nope....Still here in one piece.

I lost control of my bladder & didn't know whether I was leaking (sorry TMI) urine or my membranes had ruptured.

So I called up the Hospital & they advised me to head into ER. No pain or contractions, so I drove myself in, it's only a 15 minute drive. Husband stayed home to look after my daughter & 3 dogs. Told him I'd call if there was anything to get excited about.

Well, to cut a long story short, after an internal examination, a CTG, blood pressure check, temperature check & urine analysis (incase of infection) all seems fine & membranes still intact, but baby laying really low, which explains the bladder pressure & loss of control.

Cervix is soft, but not dialated. So was told to go home & "live my life" more or less.

Still have my OB appointment & CTG this Friday but if anything changes in the meantime to go in again.

Whilst waiting for the doctor last night, a lady in the cubicle next to me had come in with what sounded like spontaneous labour & she was SCREAMING the place down in agony. I'm like OMG, someone please give that poor woman pain relief! Despite already having had one child, I have never heard a lady screaming in pain (live) like that! Seen it on TV many times of course & have heard stories, but to actually hear it, it scared the bejesus out of me!

I began getting nervous & agitated, thinking hopefully I can get to Hospital in plenty of time to be given pain relief.

Another lady was also in & she was constantly being sick, which made me nearly dry reach too - oh the joys!

[Josephine]

Hi ladies,

was just reading all your posts about having other people in the delivery room. my mum wanted to be in there as well and i just told her that the less people i have to apologise to after the birth the better! hahaha i figured i wont be the nicest person in the world while im in pain and dont want to offend anyone. so only DH and my cousin (who is also my bf) will be there.

News on my front is that baby is head down and very active still but thankfully only during the time i am awake, he seems to sleep when i do, hopefully it stays that way when he is born. still have two months to go though, ugh it just feels like its taking forever, even DH said he feels like its dragging on. Im working another 6 weeks before taking my maternity leave which will bring me up to 38 weeks but i really want to stay home now, im so tired all the time but i dont really have any complications so cant justify staying at home and not getting paid.
glad to hear that everyone else is doing well and we are all just feeling the drag of time. For those with a few issues, keep looking after yourself!

[cammysandy]

Thanks for the welcome everyone (and a big welcome to all other newbies)! Some of you only have a few days left! I'm so excited for all of you, and I can't wait to read the birth stories, and see those beautiful first pictures. OMG! I can't wait until I'm that close! :)

I wanted to share something and see if anyone had experience with this. Because of morning sickness that hasn't gone away, my ob decided that it was best to write me a prescription for testing supplies, and for me to check my own blood sugar at home, about 6 times a day. I started, and I have noticed that it's relatively always the same. I check 2 hours after I eat, and first thing in the morning, and it's always between 80-104. However, today I ate some frosted squares with a banana and milk, and roughly 2 hours after it went up to 143. I say roughly cause I checked about 15 minutes before the 2 hours. My mom (diabetic) says 15 minutes makes a big difference. Is that true? Also, even if it was in fact 143 after exactly two hours, is that something to worry about? I ate again, and checked 2 hours later and it was 100. Thanks in advance for any insight on this.

[jamiec0326]

Cammysandy 15min does make a difference. But also my ob told me cereal is the worst thing I could eat being a diabetic.

I go back to the dr today! Cross your fingers that he will tell me to come on back in in the morning and go ahead and induce. I really don't want to be in the hospital on Thanksgiving but if that is what is best for little K.C. so be it. But it would be nice to go ahead and do it this week and get it over with.

[DM2003]

Hi ladies! Welcome to all the new ladies :)

Jamie, good luck at your appt today!

I have an appt today too... but its not with my ob... so I won't get checked :( I wish I could know if there's been any progress since last week. I feel like there has been, but who knows.

[DM2003]

Well I found out that I tested pos for GBS :( Now I'm really worried and freaked out. Anyone else test pos for GBS?

[ndinkel]

DM-What is GBS? Did the dr. or nurse give you any sort of explanation? I am sure everything will be just fine.

I've been working on fixing DH's jeans and coming up with a couple of projects to keep my mind occupied for at least a week or so. I was doing really well but ever since I went to L&D on Friday and found out that I am dilated I am just so excited for her to come.
If I can go to Walmart on Friday after my appt. then I can get the rest of the craft materials I need to keep me busy. If not I am sure that Dh will try his best to find them for me. What I have decided is that before she comes these are the things that I would like to get done and it should keep me busy until at least Dec. 1st.
Finish her memory box.
Work on her scrap book.
Finish Jaden's scrap book.
After Thanksgiving put up all Christmas decorations.

Then hopefully I will be able to go out once with DH and get all Christmas shopping done and have a date. Then I can work on wrapping Christmas presents. I could work on Christmas cards but part of me would like to wait until she comes so I can make Christmas cards her birth annoucements. I guess I could address envelopes.

I am so bored right now that I am just typing to get my thoughts out.
Hope everyone is doing well:)

[QueenFroggie]

DM -- being GBS positive isn't anything major. I didn't have it but read about it just in case, and a few women that delivered on the forums around the time I did had it. All it means is they hook you up for an IV with Antibiotics, I think when you go into labor and are staying for delivery at the hospital.

[DM2003]

Naomi, GBS is the Group B Strep... have you done your swab yet? I had it done right at 35 weeks, although some don't get it done until 37 weeks.

Queen, thanks!

I have all sorts of worries about it... obviously the chance of Isaac getting Strep B is a huge one. But I also didn't want to have to be hooked up to anything during labour... I loved the freedom I had during labour with Elise. Also, I wanted to be home asap after giving birth. Now I will have to be at least 24 hours in the hospital, and possibly 48 hours (if I don't get 4 hours of penicilin before he is born, then they want to keep a close eye on him). Also, he is at risk of having ABO incompatibility jaundice like Elise did.... So I'm really worried about that as well. *sigh* the worries never end.

[jamiec0326]

I had mine done last week and I guess it was negative because I have not heard anything about it. Diane sorry yours came back positive. I know Issac will be ok. The IV should not prevent you from being mobile. K.C. weighed in at 7lbs 7oz yesterday and we are having him Tuesday instead of Wednesday. So if everything goes ok we will be home on Thanksgiving Day. I really tried to talk him in to doing it today! lol. So now I have 5 days to ponder on it! lol. But I am glad we have a date and I don't have to wonder. I think wondering would drive me crazy!

Naomi hope you get to get out some and get what you need. Good luck on all your projects!

[sara07]

jamie - wow..its not even a week, you'll be having your baby in your arms soon. congrats.

diane - i'm having my gbs next monday, my nurse told me there is nothing to worry about it, if it comes back positive. apparently many women has positive results and all it needs is a iv antibiotic and everything will be fine. so don't worry about it.

yesterday evening for about 4 hrs, i had this pain in my upper abdomen where the baby's butt is. it was at irregular intervals but lasted about 4 hrs. everytime my stomach will be move like pointing outward and at that time i thought it was baby moving/ stretching. but he never moved that long ever and so far his movements were never that painful. do you think its just baby's movement or something else?

[QueenFroggie]

DM -- Most hospitals will still let you have the freedom to move around, if all you are hooked up to is the antibiotic for the GBS, it is the Epi, and sometimes the pitocin that they don't like you moving (or with an Epi, can't move). there are a lot of "what ifs" that could happen, but not necessarily will. Try and focus on all the good things that will come that day...VERY SOON, and try not to focus on the things you can't control. And even though you can't control them, they are all still easily handled within the hospital.

[ndinkel]

DM-I am sure everything will work out just fine. How long do you usually stay in the hospital after you have a baby there. Here it is close to 48 hrs for a normal delivery and up to 4 days for a C-Section.

Jamie-You got a big boy coming, I am glad they are inducing you early and that you will all get to be home for Thanksgiving. How exciting to know that he will be here that soon. We will all be thinking of you and waiting to here you birth story. It seems like it has been a while since we have heard one. Good luck:)

Sara-It sounds like they could have been contractions. Usually your whole tummy will tighten up and then relax and so on. Mine always seems to get the tightest where she is laying, you can really tell where her bottom is. The pain usually comes on gradual for me. Appartently you can have some that aren't painful but I am usually not that lucky:) If you ever question anything you can always call or go into L&D and have things checked out. I know I am the one who just days ago was feeling stupid for going in and it being nothing but everyone is right, rather safe then sorry.

Well, since my last trip to L&D it seems like my contractions have just haulted! I had 15 weeks of contractions and now that it is safe for her to come then hit a speed bump. This little girl likes to keep mommy and daddy on her toes.
I asked DH when we were going to start Christmas shopping and he said when she comes! I am one who likes to get things done early but he is mainly worried about shopping for the neices and nephew, doesn't know what to get them. Wal-mart has the ship to store so I might just do that and he can just pick them up. I asked him if I could go to Walmart with him on Saturday to pick up my craft supplies and he said "we'll see" if that is all we get then I think I would be just fine. My thinking is we go in, get what we can and if I start having trouble we just check out and leave. If all else I can head back to the car and he can finish checking out. I just really want to get these projects done before she comes b/c I know how hard it will be after she is here.

I can't believe how close some of us are to meeting our little miracles!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skusisto]

Naomi - Congrats to making 36wks! I know that was a big goal of yours!

[DM2003]

Thanks for all the support ladies. I REALLY appreciate it!

Jamie, its awesome that you have a date!! I'm in the "will it be today?!" category LOL I think Isaac and K.C. are about the same size :)

Naomi, I hope you will be able to get out and get the stuff that you need!

Well, I really hurt myself last night. I think I might have pulled a muscle or something :( I can hardly walk. And I had got some rush work to do last night and was up ALL night doing it.... luckily my dh was able to stay home today and let me get some sleep and help take care of Elise!

I hope everyone is having a great day!

[jamiec0326]

Diane be careful! I am glad you had some help today so you could get some rest!

Naomi I hope DH lets you go with him! I know you are ready to get out for a little while.

[ndinkel]

I AM SO BORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are so many things I could be doing around the house...laundry, dishes, etc. But I just don't have any motivation at all right now. The weird thing is I usually get motivation once DH gets in from work? I don't know. I just get spurts of energy at times when I can't sit down. Right now I am just very tired. I was walking around the house for about 45 minutes and it wore me out.
Anyway, just bored and felt like typing. I really wish I could go shopping!!!!!

[ggill]

I was looking at the bump pics, and I just cant imagine looking like that! I know I will when I am farther along. I have recently lost a few pounds, and most people do not think I am showing yet.... I know its because I already had a belly, Owell, everyone will be surprised when I come home with a baby, a lady yesterday was asking if I was over my morning sickness, yeah a while ago...

Naomi- Soon you will be wishing for time to sit around!

Jamie- I am looking forward to reading your birth story next week! It must be so exciting to get to know when he is coming! I am hoping to be induced (due to diabetes I think I will be induced, but we will see) on valentines day, it would be very convenient for my work as well.

Diane- I am glad you got some sleep! I cant imagine staying up all night now, let alone at the end and with another child to watch!

[sara07]

my appt. last time got canceled because my dr. had flu and since i wanted to meet her only i waited 5 days, at that time she mentioned she is out for the week of thanksgiving. so i got an appt. with some other dr. in the same practice for my 2 week appt. since i didn't want to wait long. today they called me and said even this other dr. is taking off the week and they can't fit me with the available 2 drs that week. so i made an appt. with nurse practitioner.

now the pbm is my dh is totally mad that they are canceling on me for the second time. he doesn't want me to see a nurse practitioner and says they are charging our insurance good money to meet with the dr. and they cannot keep canceling on us when our due date is nearing. he says they made a commitment when they gave us an appt. for next week and they have to honor it, atleast arrange with some other dr. me being due on the week of Christmas is not helping the situation. i'm so scared now he is going to fight with the dr. office when we go for our next visit:)

sorry for the kind of rant, i just want to know does any of your drs do the same and move you to see nurses ? i actually don't mind seeing a nurse since mine is a fairly normal pregnancy. but is this practice normal?

[jamiec0326]

ggill that is why i am getting induce is because he is big because of my diabeties. So hopefully you will get that too.

Sara I have not had that problem. My dr is the only one in the practice so he has never cancelled on me. You might have to wait to see him but you always get to see him. I like that!

[knutfugget]

My ticker doesn't bump over until tomorrow, so I'm starting early. :pTomorrow's going to be a LONG day and I didn't want to miss my chance to post, lol! ;)

jamie & ggill I've got my 3 hr GTT tomorrow, but it's looking like I'll be joining the GD club. To say that I'm not taking the news well is an understatement. :rolleyes: Any advice, info or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Do you always get induced if you have GD? I've not read up about it at all yet... Will probably get reading after the 3 hr test, though. ;)

Diane I still can't believe you could have Isaac any day now! Pregnancy has flown by. I'm sure it feels like it's dragging for you now that you're in the final weeks, though, lol.

sara I've met with a nurse a couple of times, but it's always the same nurse and I like her a lot. I don't think I'd be real thrilled if they kept canceling my appt. It's important that you be seen so they can keep an eye on you for any possible complications. I hope everything goes well and doesn't cause you too much stress.

[ggill]

Knut- They acutally said I have diabetes, not GD, and will still have it ater the baby. I am on insulin 2-3x a day, but hopefully you will not need that route. It definetley is what you eat. Watch your carbs and eat protien at everymeal. I eat about 6x a day. I do not know if you are always induced, it depends on the size of your baby. I went to a diabetes educator to learn about testing blood sugars and a dietician to know how many carbs at each meal. They got me in within 2 days or less of my diagnosis. Hopefully you get an appointment with the dietician and will probably have to test blood sugars- it hurts...Hopefully you pass and will not need any of that stuff!

[ndinkel]

ggill-That is no fun that they keep cancelling on you and I understand about DH, my DH would be upset too and I would be worried about him saying something. My OB office has 3 OB's but that is all we have to cover all of the women in about a 40-50 mile radius! That is a lot of women to cover. I have only not seen my dr. once but when we made the appt. they told me he would be out of town and that I would just see one of his nurse's but I was also about 15 weeks at the time. I would really want to see a dr. at your point. I have had a complicated pregnancy though so I don't know if they would let me see a nurse.
Good luck:)

[jamiec0326]

knut - I would not think they would induce every time but my baby is a little larger than most at this stage so he does not want him getting any bigger. So that is why I am getting induced. I have been checking my blood sugar since I was 5 weeks pregnant and they were already messed up then. I have been on 1500mg of Met and 10 mg of Glyubride the entire pregnancy. I have not needed insulin but it does not control it perfect. If I eat to much of something bad then it will be elevated. But most of the time it is pretty good. Any more the highest its been is like 150. But most of the time between 80-130. So I don't complain with those numbers. But you have to eat often and not just limit your meals to 3 a day. Eat at least every two hours. If I don't I can fill my sugar levels drop. Hope this helps some. I hope yours comes back fine!

[knutfugget]

jamie & ggill Thanks for the info ladies! :) I'm not looking forward to the pricking my finger thing. :( I want the baby to be healthy, though.

I did not have GD with Nathan and he was HUGE for gestational age. They already thought Hailey would be "big" before the GD question came up... I hope I won't have to be induced! It didn't go well with Nate and I'm afraid to have it done again. :(

Well, off to my test! Hope you're all doing well :).

[DM2003]

Jessi, welcome to the 3rd tri! :D And yes... time seems to be slowing down now. Good luck at your test today!!

About the size thing... All the way along this preg Jamie's little K.C. and my little Isaac have been approx the same weight (even though I'm 1 week behind)... and I'm not diabetic, nor do I have GD. So I get all freaked out because Jamie is getting induced for size... LOL I'm just waiting... and growing!

Sara, that would really tick me off! I always get to see my dr, unless she is on vaca (like my last appt) but I get to see the other dr in her practice. We never see just the nurse. But seeing only the nurse is not common practice here.

Well, in all of the stuff that was happening around here I completely forgot my "exciting" news LOL a little TMI... but I actaully was leaking the other day!! :) I didn't get this with Elise, and I'm so excited to get it this time LOL
Nothing else new here....

[ndinkel]

I have my 36 week appt. this afternoon. I hate that I get nervous before all of my appts. I am hoping that I have made a little progress since last week. Last week I was 1 1/2 cm dilated and only 10% effaced. A little more either way would be good with me, a lot more on both would also be really great. I always feel like I have to get my house in order before we go to an appt.
It always seems slow on here over the weekend, especially with the holidays coming up so have a good weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to anyone who won't be back for a while and good luck JAMIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the 3rd tri. Knut:)

[DM2003]

Good Luck at your appt today Naomi! I hope you've made some progress :)

[jamiec0326]

Good luck Naomi! I hope you have made some progress!

I have been having a little pressure today! I kind of wish he would go ahead and come on this weekend! It would not hurt my feelings any!

I know I am just starting to get paranoid, but I was looking at the baby's leg measurement the other day and noticed that his leg measures like 2 weeks behind. I have been worrying my self silly about that ever since. Should I worry about that or is it his overall measurement that is like a week later that I should pay more attention too?

[knutfugget]

Jamie I don't think the leg measurement is anything to be worried about. Nobody's body is perfectly proportioned. It may just be that he has a longer torso than legs. Some people have really long legs and a shorter torso. I doubt it will be noticeable or anything. :) If it's freaking you out, I'm sure you could ask your doctor about it to put your mind at ease.

Good luck with your induction! I can't believe you have just DAYS left.

Naomi Happy "progress vibes", lol. I hope your appointment went well today. It could be any time now for you!

Diane Congrats on leaking! It's not THAT weird to be excited about it - I would be, too, if it happened to me. :D

On the size thing, I hear you there! One of my friends was just induced for size at 39 weeks... her boy was barely larger (just a couple ounces) than Nathan was at 36 weeks! Makes me wonder if I'll birth a moose this time, LOL. :p

***
Well, I am all done playing pin cushion for the day. My poor arms are SORE! I get my results on Monday. Hoping for the best, fearing the worst... regardless, whatever keeps Hailey healthy is what has to be done. Just trying not to over-think things at this point. I'm giving myself full permission to freak out AFTER I get the results, though, lol! :p

I was only a "little high" (156, needed under 140) according to the nurse that called about my 1 hr test, so maybe I'll luck out and pass the 3 hr? Stranger things have happened. :D

Hope you're all having a wonderful Friday! Happy growing! :D

[Tink]

Jamie- Owen's legs measured a few weeks behind too...especially at the end...he's perfect though!! Don't worry...and good luck!!!

[cammysandy]

It seems like everyone in here in sooo close!!! Good luck to all of you, and I hope you all have an easy labor and delivery. I can't wait to read about it, and see the pics. I keep checking to see if there are any new ones.

Jessi, good luck with your results. Because of morning sickness, my doctor said another option was using testing supplies at home for a week. She said it has even been a little better as far as results cause some people pass the 3 hour one, only to find out a little later that sometimes their sugar spikes. So I have tested all week, and the highest has been 136 2 hours after a meal. So I think I'm normal, I dunno. We'll see on Monday when they check my readings.

Thanks to everyone who answered my concerns about this a few days ago. And thanks for all the welcomes. ;) I'll share the news on Monday, but I'm not too scared.

Now I'm more concerned with the fact that my stomach is getting smaller. I don't know if the baby changed positions, or if it's cause I have lost weight and there's less belly fat, but I think I'm more narrow and the belly is smaller than it was a couple of weeks ago. I'm not a thin girl (size 16/18 pre pregnancy), so maybe he's just hidden. lol I dunno what to think anymore. There's always something to worry about. I guess I'm just a paranoid person.

[ndinkel]

Well, good appt. but no progress. My Dr. is on call this weekend so I know she isn't coming today or tomorrow, I'm not lucky enough to get my dr. LOL
I did get to go to Wal-mart today! The first time in 2 months! I got some of the craft materials I needed and a couple of blankets for our LO. DH is coming down with something so we didn't get to stay long. He picked her out a toy for Christmas though and I thought that was cute.
Well, I'm off to take care of DH, I love being able to do more, I have so much energy today!
Hope everyone has a good weekend.

[jamiec0326]

Naomi I am glad your appointment went well. I was hoping you had made some more progress.

[DM2003]

Naomi, I'm glad you had a good appt.... sorry about the no progress though.

Okay ladies... I might be crazy, BUT... I really just want him to come today! :D LOL no more waiting and wondering. So far, no luck. But I've got my fingers crossed. ;)

[sara07]

jessi - sorry about 1hr GTT, hope you clear the 3hr one.

diane - i too wish my son doesn't make me wait till the end of 40 weeks. learning about the pregnancy at 4 weeks makes it look like we are pregnant forever. lol. hope your son has a perfect entry and make you happy.

[knutfugget]

Sara Thanks! I get to find out the results tomorrow... Nervous!

Diane You're not crazy - you're about 37 weeks, so he's plenty big and healthy enough to come now. :) I hope he won't keep you waiting too much longer!

Naomi Glad the appt went well! Sorry for the lack of progress. That doesn't mean much, though! Labor can come on and progress quickly for some women. ;)

***
Not much new here. Getting nervous about my results tomorrow.

It's almost Thanksgiving! I can't wait to eat good food and watch Nate chow down on things. :D Last year, he had to eat turkey baby food because he didn't have teeth yet, lol. Now he eats whatever we eat (usually chopped up in tiny pieces). I can't wait to feed him turkey and gravy this year! Oh, and seeing family is good, too. :p

We all have a lot to be thankful for this year. We've made it to the final stretch and will hopefully be holding our healthy babies soon (some sooner than others, lol)! :D

[ANNODAM]

I'm back people!


NAME: ZACHERY JAMES *************
BORN: NOV. 20, 2008 AT 8:45PM
WEIGHT: 2.860KGS (6LBS 3OZ)
LENGTH: 47CMS
HEAD CIRCUMFERANCE: 35CMS



Happened VERY quickly Thursday evening. Felt first pain at around 5:30pm, was having regular contractions by 6:00pm 5 minutes apart. Admitted to hosptital & 5cms dialated by 7:00pm. At 7:30pm, they artificially ruptured my membranes & he was born at 8:45pm. Total labour 2 hours & 18 minutes. Drug free. Remember my fear???? Not having time for pain relief? Well it happened SO quickly, I didn't have time to blink!

[JessicaH]

Congrats!!!

[jamiec0326]

Annodam Congratulations! WOW! I would only hope things go that fast for me Tuesday! I don't want to have time to think about what is going on! But I don't figure that will happen. lol.

Diane I know what you mean. Today is my sister and bil anniversary. So they were hoping he would come on and come today. Don't look like it is going to happen though.

[DM2003]

Congratulations Annodam!!! :D

Jamie... well the day isn't over yet.... I've still got my fingers crossed for today for the both of us ;)

[knutfugget]

Annodam Wow! Congrats! :D

[sara07]

annodam...congratulations :)

[Bizzijoe]

Just wanted to pop in and say Congratulations to Annodam!! I love the name you picked.

[ggill]

Congratulations Annodam! that sounds like a great delivery!

knut- Good luck tommorrow, I have heard quite a few people fail the 1hr and pass the 3 hr, I hope you passed!

Jamie- i hope things go fast for you on tuesday too!

Sara- I agree it does feel like being pregnant for ever when you find out so early on.

I have my weekly appt tommorrow and am hoping they let me see the same one or 2 docs the rest of my prg because this bouncing around is driving me crazy and I know they do not look in my chart because of some rediculous(sp) requests they have made... So hopefully I can keep my courage up!

[cammysandy]

Annodam, congrats!!! I hope my labor goes as fast as yours! Can't wait for baby pics. :)

[ANNODAM]

Thank you everyone.

There was a stage at one point where I thought I couldn't get through it. I have NEVER felt so much pain, but it is worth it in the end! I did tear & have stitches, so a little sore when I go to the toilet & sit down.

Picture of my daughter TJ with Zachery.

[DM2003]

Annodam, that is such a cute picture!!! Adorable :) Ya the stitches aren't that fun... but they should heal fairly quickly. Not sure if anyone's told you this, but when they start healing they feel like they are being ripped out when you go to stand/sit. Fun fun. ;)

ggill, good luck at your appt today.

Jessi, I hope you have good news today!! Fingers crossed.

Jamie, OMG.... its tomorrow right?! YAY!! :D

Well, as you can see, nothing happened yesterday. I was getting some really nice ctx's last night all between 5-10 mins appart.... then they just went away. I don't like the teasing/false alarms LOL I am ready to get this show on the road!!
We finished cleaning Isaac's room yesterday. Moved the mattress in the bed back up to "baby" height... new sheets.... the works. Now if only he would come! :D

[ndinkel]

CONGRATS Annodam! The picture is so cute. Sounds like labor and delivery went smoothly!

Still no more contractions, but I kind of feel like I have dropped some. How do you tell? Her bottom seems a lot lower and when I look in the mirrow I think I look different but who knows. I know I was carrying pretty high so I would think it would be really noticiable.

I got to go to Walmart two times this weekend! We got a lot of Christmas shopping done, picked up a couple of things for Leah (including her first ornament)

We also put up the tree yesterday and I have started on decorations for the house today. I know it seems early but just to put up our tree and decorate it takes close to four to five hours (it is around 9-10ft tall artificial) so it requires a ladder to put up and decorate. I still have the little tree down stairs to do but that is only like 2-3 feet so that will take all of 30 minutes. I have one more tub of decorations to put up but since we finished the basement since last year I need to decide what I want down stairs. We were going to wait until after Thanksgiving to put it all up but I had the energy and since she can come anywhere between now and the next 23 days we just figured what the heck.

I am a lot more tired today then I was yesterday. I don't feel like I over did it yesterday, I just feel plain tired.

Hope everyone else is doing well.
Good luck tomorrow Jamie. I would be going crazy trying to get everything in place if I were you.

[jamiec0326]

Yes I am about to go crazy today! I am going to finish packing our bags, and try to rest a little today! My nerves are going crazy.

[Vero]

Congrats Annodam!! :D

Jamie... good luck!! ;)

[knutfugget]

Apparently I "might have GD", so they're making me do all the things that go along with it. :mad: I had two numbers that were "perfect", two that were "a little high". Since I'm IR, I think it's just being IR, because the numbers went down a lot and ended "perfect", they just didn't come down as fast as "normal"...

Anyway, I already didn't like this stand in doctor (mine broke her ankle and is out until January). I had to explain to her what IR and PCOS are and that IR and diabetes are not the same thing... didn't exactly make me trust her or her opinions... Also, lecturing me for gaining 5 lbs instead of 4 lbs, because that is "higher than normal"... :rolleyes: Can't say there was anything about the woman I liked, nope.

Not in a great mood. Will try to catch up later in the week when I'm feeling less pissy, if that's possible. :p

[sara07]

jessi - sorry about the confusing result :( its really hard when they can't make a decision either way. i hate not having an confirmed answer, like when i underwent serious of tests for my rib pain during 17th week after all that my dr said she didn't know why i was having serious pain when everything is normal and the baby was not anywhere close to the ribs then.oh...i know the frustration you have now.

hopefully they only make you prick your finger until you deliver. try not to stress too much and just keep your hopes up that this will be over once you deliver your precious one. :) thats what i do.

[knutfugget]

sara Thanks :). It's definitely irritating when you have to do the 3 hr test just to have them tell you that they aren't sure on the results. *sigh* I'm supposed to go pick up a glucose meter and try to make an appt with a nutritionist "this week". Considering everyone is closed Thursday and Friday... that doesn't really leave me a lot of time! :(

I'm sure I will feel better about this eventually. I know I would be feeling better if I had gotten to talk to my doctor and not the stand-in. At least my doctor knows me and I feel comfortable with her... She won't be back until January, though. :(

[DM2003]

Jessi, I wish you were at least able to get your dr's opinion... this other dr seems like she doesn't have a grasp on your situation - I know that would drive me NUTS!! Sorry about the inconclusive results :( I do remember a couple of ladies who got inconclusive results when we were preg last time... their dr's played it cautious and treated them as if they had it. I do remember that it didn't take much to control it.... it was just the finger pricking that was awful.

Jamie, I'm so excited for youu for tomorrow!!! Sending you lots of good labour vibes! :D

Naomi, I have days where I'm full of energy... and then I have none. Get some rest today :) I've been feeling the same way, we're "good to go" now, so why not do some extra stuff!
As for knowing when you've dropped.... I'm not really sure because both times I've carried really low... and dropping was coming out! ;) Although they say when you drop the pressure increases. HTH.

So I have a sick little girl today :( she is wanting to be carried everywhere (she's heavy now and my belly gets in the way, so its awkward to say the least). Maybe all the heavy lifting and stairs will help bring on labour LOL I was having some ctx's earlier, strong and evenly spaced, then they go away. *sigh* I feel like he's saying "I'm coming now. PSYCH!" :D

[jamiec0326]

Jessi I hate that in was half and half but it does sound like it will be easily controlled an that is good news.

Diane sorry about Elise being sick! I hope Issac comes soon too for you!

[aimee]

Congrats Annodam!

Jamie - good luck!!!

[dreaming]

congratulations Annodam!

good luck Jaime!! Can't wait to hear your story and see pics!!

[sara07]

jamie - goodluck for the BIG day tomm. :)

i'm just back from my appt. everything is normal so far. i also had nst because we were concerned about the reduced movements but the minute i got hooked into the monitor he started kicking and moving and never stopped until i was off the monitor. the technician kept asking me the whole time was i really sure he had reduced movements last few days..lol...

[knutfugget]

Sara Glad everything looked good! My Nate used to do that - be lazy and then go nuts as soon as something was touching my belly. I started putting my hands and stuff on there when he was lazy to see if he'd move and he did, lol! :)

Jamie Good luck tomorrow! :D

Diane Hope Elise is feeling better soon! :)

I guess they are just being overly cautious because I'm already IR and the test wasn't perfect? I still don't think I'm GD...

***
Survived my first finger poking experience. I ate a TON of carbs, which I know I shouldn't have, but I "needed" the comfort food. I was expecting my sugar to be insanely high or something, but nope. According to everything I've found online, it should be under the 130-140 range two hours after eating and I got 118... after eating large fries and drinking a large soda, I was picturing 160's. http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/9.gif Not that I'm complaining. I'll take eating occasional crap and still having normal sugar. :p

I plan to do better with my eating (today was a moment of weakness :(), but at least now I don't feel like I'll have to skip the pie on Thanksgiving. :D

[sara07]

jessi - i think its the boys way of playing with their mommies. :) they are just showing us whats in store for us once they are teenagers...lol..

[jamiec0326]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I have to be at the hospital in the morning at 6 so I won't be on here anymore until I get home. Everyone have a great rest of the week and Happy Thanksgiving. I will get on here as soon as I can when I get home.

[PunkinSpice]

Jamie-Good luck hun! I'm sooooo excited for you!!!!! (HUGS)

[DM2003]

Jamie, I know you won't see this today... but I still want to say that I'm thinking of you and K.C. today!!! I hope everything goes smoothly and that you'll be holding your little boy in no time! :D

Still nothing much happening here. I have a dr appt tomorrow and I'll get checked then. At least I'll know if I've been making any progress or not!

[Laurend0517]

good luck Jamie! I hope you have a very uneventful childbirth! =)

[ggill]

My appt went well yesterday. My doc was OK with me only doing one insulin shot a day instead of 3. I was so happy, of course that could change as the prg progresses. Also my doc thought it would be a good idea to see the same doc every week. Then when I went to schedule they couldnt get me in to the same doc... Ugh! They did let me schedule a week ahead, since I am every week, even though there is no order for the appt yet. My doc finally mentioned my weight gain for the first time as well. I havent gained any weight at all by my home scale, and 2 pounds by the ob scale. He said as long as the baby is growing it is fine, I hope he keeps growing and I dont so I can come home 10 lbs less than before I got prg! But dont worry I eat 5-6 times and had plenty of weight to begin with...

Knut- I was told by my diabetes nurse to keep sugars under 120 2 hours after eating. the 130-140 I think is for non-prg people. Pregnant woman have a different normal sugar range than non-prg, and it is lower. The nutritionist and nurse will be very helpful, but 118 after your meal sounds good!

[knutfugget]

ggill It sounds like you had a great appointment! Glad everything is going so well for you. :)

Yeah, I talked to the GD lady today on the phone about sugar and she said under 110 fasting/before meals and under 120 2 hrs after. I meet her this afternoon to learn more. But so far, so good. :D

jamie Can't wait to read your birth story!!! :D

Diane Any action yet today??? Isaac will be here so soon now and I can't help wondering every day if today is "the day", lol. I'm sure it's worse for you than it is for me, but I'm excited for you. :)

***
Not much new here. I get to meet the GD lady in a few hours. So far, I'm eating the stuff I usually eat and all my numbers have been where they're supposed to be. Looking like things are good. :)

Fasting this morning - 85
After Breakfast - 102 (I had 1 fudge poptart, banana, 1 pb&j toast, 2 glasses of milk)

Have to say I'm surprised how easy this is so far. I hope I can keep everything managed well so that I can make it to full term with a healthy baby girl! :D

[ggill]

Knut- those numbers are really good! My numbers would be up to almost 200 if I ate that breakfast! I have a scrambled egg with cheese every morning and about 1/3 cup of cereal with a splash of milk and I am barely under 120. I dont think you have anything to worry about.

[knutfugget]

gill Thanks for the encouragement! :) I've had a lot of practice figuring out how much sugar is too much for me - not by monitoring, just by if I feel sick after eating it, lol.

I'm allowed 4-5 "carb servings" per meal. I've hit as high as 7 and 9 and still been under 120, so I know I can occasionally have treats if I'm craving them. Probably best to try to stick to the lesser carbs (most of the time ;)), though, just to make sure my sugar is staying low!

***
I met with the diabetes specialist today. She said that my test results show IR, not diabetes, but that monitoring my blood sugar for the rest of pregnancy is still a good idea. She thinks my IR is "really well controlled" and that I won't have to make any changes at this point. The monitoring is just to catch any problems that might come up later in pregnancy. She says I've had enough practice living IR (I was diagnosed at 18!) that this should be cake for me. That is awesome news! Not the finger poking, but that she thinks I'm doing great with my IR and will be alright. :)

Still will end up with diabetes at some point in my life (everyone in my family has it :(), but she thinks my diet/exercise is doing enough to delay it for many more years. I am sighing with relief on that! :D

[DM2003]

Jessi, sounds like your appt went really well! I'm glad you won't have to change much about your diet.

Okay... so 9 months preggo... and NOW I get sick?! bleh. I've caught what Elise had/has. Not fun. Oh, and I go to see the dr today at 2:00. I'm hoping for some progress!

I hope everyone has a great day!

[Vero]

Knut -- Happy for you! :D I'm glad your appointment went well and you don't have to make major changes in your eating habits ;)

Diane -- sorry you are sick :( sending you some fast-healing dust ;) and I hope Isaac will be with you soon! Good luck at your appointment! :)

[ggill]

Diane- That sucks to be sick especially so close to the end! I hope it passes quickly, and hopefully there is some serious progress at your appt today! Goodluck!

[knutfugget]

Vero Thanks! :D I'm happy that life is continuing pretty much as normal, too! I say pretty much because I don't generally poke my fingers all the time, lol. Whatever keeps Hailey safe and healthy, though! :)

Diane Major UGH on being sick :(. I hope you are feeling better soon!

Can't wait to hear how the progress is coming. :D

***
Nothing new here since yesterday. Sugar numbers are still looking good (83 fasting, 108 after my morning poptart, lol). I played around with my "servings" to fit in a Mountain Dew because I'm craving it like mad! I paid close attention to how many carbs are in it, so I should maintain good sugar. Guess I'll find out in a few hours ;).

[DM2003]

Okay... just a quick post about my appt (I'll have to catch up on personals later... I'm feeling like crap right now)
Anyway... there was very little change. I'm still 70% effaced, he's still at -1, but I am at about 2 cm. And the dr stretched me a bit. I'm having tons of pressure today though, so I'm still hoping it won't too much longer. Although I hope I'll be feeling better by the time he comes!

[knutfugget]

Diane Responded on the other thread. ;)

***
Mountain Dew didn't screw up my sugar. In fact, lowest post-meal reading yet! I had an 88. Today has been a good sugar day. Highest reading all day was a 108. :D I think I'm ready to bring on the turkey and pie!!!

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving!

[chibow]

To everyone from this group who lives in the USA, HAPPY THANKSGIVING from baby Preston and I! He is kicking up a storm in anticipation of the turkey! (Well, OK I am just guessing that's what he's thinking, but he sure is moving around a lot in there today!)

Hugs to all,

Chibow

[chibow]

It's 5:45 am and I can't sleep. I am not going to be a "black friday" shopper (hate crowds)! So I am finally posting an update here after proving to all of you that I just can't keep up when it comes to following along in these forums! :)

First, congrats to Annodam on the birth of Zachery! I can't wait to hear from Jamie now..... And what's going on Naomi? Am i missing anyone?

Preston and I are doing fine. He is kicking a lot, and I have learned how to play the game of "grab the foot". He pokes his foot out under my ribs, and I poke him back. Then he moves his foot to the left or the right and I "chase" him. This can go on for a while! Sooo funny. I wonder if he's ticklish? He also seems to like "pat the butt".

Let's see, where did I leave off? Hmmm. I's been so long I don't remember. Well let's back up to the GTT several weeks back. I failed the 1-hour, so the doc wanted me to take a 3-hr. I thought about it and decided not to do the 3-hour GTT. My reasoning was...I took the 1-hr test without my metformin (I am taking 1000 mg x 2 otherwise), and after drinking that orange sugary stuff on an empty stomach (something I would never ever do). So my question is...what do I really learn from taking a test that is based on something I would never eat (sugar on an empty stomach) under circumstances I don't plan to be under (lack of metformin)? There's no practical information of any value there.

I bought a blood glucose monitor and watched my blood sugar under real life circumstances, eating my regular diet and taking metformin as usual. After three weeks, I had no elevations at all. So everything is fine. Now I am just spot-checking, but haven't had any elevations. Honestly, I think that drinking sugar syrup on an empty stomach is enough to put you over the edge and propel you into diabetes territory when you would have been just fine otherwise. That doesn't make any sense. :confused:

OK....so more recently, I have really stirred things up. I decided several weeks back that I want a non-medical birth experience, and finished my birth plan along those lines. After all, childbirth is not an illness or an injury, it's a natural process that our bodies are made to go through. Ultimately, I would choose a home birth, but due to my age I am concerned about the possibility of an emergency C-section so I have resigned myself to a hospital birth. Then 2 weeks ago I took a tour of the hospital where I had planned to give birth. I HATED IT! They were SOOO medical about absolutely everything, and so focused on their "protocol" that they didn't have much room for the items I wanted in my birthing plan. Apparently if you want to do something that's not in their playbook, you have to continuously fight for it. Not good.

The next day I went to a program held by the doula practice I have selected. I shared with some of the doulas my gut reaction to the hospital tour. ALL of them told me to go with my gut instinct. I read between the lines...they have to be careful not to say anything bad about any particular hospital but at the same time they were telling me that I hit the nail on the head.

THEN I learned that my OB's weekend backup, a guy I haven't met, is a real jerk. I LOVE my OB, but my due date actually does fall on a weekend. Not that due dates mean all that much, but this really makes me nervous. So I have decided to leave my OB practice. I have selected a smaller regional hospital that is known for their flexibility, non-medical approach, AND offers waterbirth as an option. And I have chosen a new OB practice and will be working with a midwife for my delivery. (MD only in the event of surgical birth). I feel so much better! The docs associated with the practice have great credientials too, and the hopsital offers better c-section stats than the other one, and a same-floor NICU in case there is something wrong that the baby needs attention.

So now I have my doula, my midwife, and two great OB backups in case of any issues coming up. When it comes to my "team", I am ready.

As for the house/nursery, that's another story. I didn't really explain this to all of you, but I am becoming a single mom....there is no DH on the scene. And no, there is no BF either. Long story, but suffice it to say I am entirely on my own in this journey. And that's OK. My only point is...I don't have anyone around to help me with getting the house ready.

My third bedroom is currently my office, but I am converting it into the nursery (2nd bedroom will be for au pair). The office is moving to a corner of my great room. So I packed up everyting in the office, hired movers to come to my house last weekend to move the big oak desk, file cabinets, etc. out of the room, and to move the nursery furniture into the room. The movers didn't show up! And they didn't call to say they weren't showing up! And their office was closed! I called the next day, and they said that their truck broke down. They seemed to be oblivious to the idea that when something goes wrong, you CALL the customer to let them know! But anyway, I re-scheduled for that evening. They did it again! Then the next day I was leaving for Thanksgiving week with family. So as of this moment, I still have a broken-down but unmoved office, and the nursery furniture is all sitting in the garage. Add to that the fact that my shower is on Dec 7, which my friends asked me to hold it at my own house. I wanted to have the nursery done by then because people want to see it! I am really frustrated. I'll get back home Sunday night, then I have a week to try to pull everything together. Arghhhh.

I am just feeling like I am playing beat the clock here, and stuff keeps happening to throw off the timeline. I am probably going to have to wait until after the shower to move the furniture because I won't have time to schedule, move, clean, put stuff away, and be ready for the shower within the next 10 days, while working full days at the office. (I am also playing beat-the-clock at work, trying to finish up projects before Preston decides to make his appearance).

I just realized, this has been a long rant! I guess I am making up for lost time.....

[Lex]

chibow- I'm not pg yet but love coming over here to see how everyone is doing. I was reading about you not having a DH or BF to move the furniture etc before your friends throw you your shower. What about asking your friends and their dh/bfs to help you? If they are good friends they will be more than happy to help and probably would be happy with some beer and pizza as "payment". It's just a thought.

Good Luck.

[ndinkel]

Chibow-Oh my, you have a lot on your plate right now. I hope you are able to find some help to get things together in your house. You sound like you are in good spirts though. Sending you some sanity and relaxation dust:)

I can't even remember the last time I posted. Wed. I went in to L&D to see if my water was leaking, nope. I have made some progress though, 2cm and 25% effaced. Still not much but better then nothing.
So last night I had a dream that Leah was born on the first snow of the year, this morning I woke up and what did I see outside my window...the most beautiful blanket of snow across our backyard and covering the Evergreens that make up our property line! I am trying not to get my hopes up but how can I not. DH thought it was cute that I was so excited. I still figure I have a better chance of having her in the next couple of days b/c my parents are out of the state visiting my step-brother and my dr. is not on call.
I just have to say that our kittens are enjoying playing in the yard and exploring this "new" white stuff that has taken over there territory:)

I'll try to post some more personals later. I need to get dressed and finish cleaning up the house from Thanksgiving yesterday. The nesting has kicked in full swing. Our internet does have trouble during rain/snow so if I am not on that could be why but lets HOPE that it is b/c we are having our baby girl.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

[DM2003]

Chibow, wow you have had A LOT on your plate!! I'm glad that you are happy with your "team"... that can really make all of the difference! I hope that you can get the room done, and that you can find some help with doing it. It is SO frustrating when companies promise to be there, then don't show up or even call!

Naomi, that is so cool about the dream! I hope it comes true for you :)

Well, I'm still here. *sigh* not that that is a bad thing. But I want to get on with it LOL The day I found out I was preg and seen that I was due on Dec 16, I thought "he will come on Nov 28" hmmmm.... we'll see if it happens. I'm holding my breath though. I'm convinced he's too cozy in there. :)

[chibow]

Oh Diane, so sorry I missed you! To both of you, Diane and Naomi, sending you good vibes for some baby action! Naomi, I love the dream and I hope it comes true!

As for me, I am due on 1/3 and need every minute of my remaining 5 weeks to get ready and I am hoping Preston doesn't decide to make an early appearance....unless it's to show up slightly before midnight on 12/31 and give me a tax deduction for 2008! ;)

To Lex, thanks so much for the suggestion. I have to have a piano moved across a room, and the office and nursery furniture moved either up or down three flights of stairs (46 stairs total). I need all of the movers' equipment and expertise to get this stuff where it needs to be without damaging the house, or more importantly injuring somebody. So I decided I need an insured, bonded professional moving company. It's a great idea to have friends and neighbors help, though. They have been fabulous, helping me with a closet expansion, drywall, new shelving in the pantry, hanging curtain rods, etc. I even had somebody come over to change light bulbs, since I don't think it's safe to get on a step ladder. I basically have a group "honey-do" list and plenty of friends pitching in. I am very lucky in that regard!

Well.....happy Black Friday to those of you ladies who are crazy enough to shop among the mayhem! Maybe walking around a mall is a good way to get baby to make some progress? I'm not sure. I just keep hearing about eating eggplant and drinnking tonic water (with quinine in it) to get labor moving. I am sure Snopes would de-bunk the myths....???

Hugs to all...

[Searchingforhope]

WOOOO HOOOO!!! I'm movin on up to here today! :) Now I'm panicked about everything we have to do!!

[DM2003]

Congrats and welcome Ashley! :D

[Bizzijoe]

Well I guess I'm here also!!! On to the home stretch!!!! FINAL TRIMESTER!!!! Welcome also Ashley!

[Searchingforhope]

Bizzie: LOVE the name Brayden!

[Bizzijoe]

Thank you so much searching- My DH and I just kind of came up with it out of thin air and loved it!! Middle name is after my dad. In fact I just finished painting the letters of his name to put up in the nursery! It looks so weird to have his name put out in front of me.

[knutfugget]

Congrats to the new arrivals! :D Good to see more familiar faces making it over here!

Sorry I'm so far behind on personals, ladies. It's been a really busy weekend... Nate is teething and having a hard time sleeping, which means that I'm having an even harder time sleeping than usual (so much for sleeping pills!). :(

I hope you're all doing well and growing! :D I'll try to get caught up with what you're all up to in the next few days! ;)

[DM2003]

Congrats and Welcome Heidi!!

[ndinkel]

DH and I got all the Christmas presents wrapped today (at least the ones we have brought so far) and have taken it easy. No first snow of the year baby but we did end up in L&D again that day, one of these days they won't send me home. We have our appt. we the OB on Friday and I am really looking forward to seeing what he has to say. Tomorrow will be December, the month our little miracle will finally come to meet us. I can't wait. She is already the most wonderful Christmas present we could ever wish for. I remember thinking that this day would never come.

On another note. Today is the one year anniversary of Jaden's due date. I am really sad that he is not here with us but he gave us the most beautiful possible, if he wouldn't have become an angel, Leah would not on her way here to meet us.

Thank you my beautiful little angel. Mommy and Daddy will never forget you and we will never let you go. In our heart this will always be your birthday.