March Third Trimester (27 weeks to Delivery!)

[sassycassie1984]

Hooray for Spring!

[megs&david]

Yeah for March!

Ash and Ruby- It's baby month for you guys!!!

Not much going on here. I wore my only remaining sweater today that's long enough to cover my belly. I haven't worn it in a couple weeks and it barely fits over my belly now! Boo! I refuse to go buy new clothes at this point. I only have 7 weeks left! I guess everyone is going to just have to be okay seeing me in the same several shirts!

[merl]

Sorry don't remember what I should respond to from Feb board.... horaay for forgetfulness.

Megs~Hey 7 more weeks, wow, I thought pregnancy was lasting a long time. lol Happy ur doing well. Hey it does not make sense to buy more clothes now, wear what u got, if other's don't like it, let them buy you new ones. LOL

Sassy~hi, looking forward to spring.

I know I missed everyone else, I will make up from this point on.

AFM_Sorry about being mia. Have house guests and a busy schedule. All is well here. Nothing to report except now it's so cool to see the baby move across my belly and hiccup and kick etc. Activity started picking up big time on Saturday. Had a bby shwr also on sat, was fun, looking foward to mine. It was so hard to add stuff to the baby registry not knowing the baby's sex, made me think if we did the right thing not knowing the sex. Made the registry so boring, but fun (don't know if that made sense.)

Y am i stuck on the eggplant for the past 3 weeks?

[melfab15]

Ash and ruby- so excited that this is your month!

merl- at the end the fruits/veg stay the same for longer. It sucks, sorry

wow lots of you are having baby showers. Enjoy

[megs&david]

Merl- when is your baby shower? At least your family knows what you're having so when you get gifts they will pick the right colors! I can't believe you have held out this long! I'm totally not patient enough for that! Yep, your ticker will be more boring now! I've been a watermelon for a few weeks and I think it will stay a watermelon until the end! (man that makes me feel a bit huge, :) ) I went to a baby shower this weekend too and I can't wait for mine. Mine isn't until the last weekend in March. That's super close to my due date!

Ruby- are you sleeping better now? I hope so. So you aren't wearing your rings anymore? I can't remember when I had to take them off with Abby. I'm still wearing them, but I noticed after dh and I ate at Olive Garden that they feel more snug.

Ash- when's your next appt? Hope you had a great weekend!

So have any of you gotten the linea negra on your belly yet? With Abby I didn't think I had one until I delivered and then that lovely line was super dark. With her though I just had it below my belly button. This time I can't really see under the belly but I've noticed the line above my belly button. Dh says he can't see it, but it's for sure there.

[Rubystar]

Holy cow, is it really March thread time already!? I'm a little anxious about this...

Megs- my rings have been off for awhile and I miss them :( I had to take them off in the first and second tri because I was so sick and losing weight that I was afraid they would fall off my fingers. When I stopped being sick I put my rings back on and after a couple weeks they felt too snug so they came off. I have a diamond necklace that makes me feel more connected to my DH so I make sure to wear it every day... Though I miss my rings and I can't wait to put them back on again. Oh dear, the belly line... I have it! It started only under my belly button and at some point its above my belly button now (I have no idea when that happened!?). I don't like it, will it go away?? Sleep... Its become my enemy but it is coming easier so that's a bonus!

Ash- how are you feeling??


AFM- DH and I took the hospital tour yesterday. At the end of the tour a women's water broke and my DH freaked out. He was shocked at how calm everyone else was but he felt so panicked (plus he thought for a moment that maybe she peed her pants). I laughed at him. What a great place to break your water! They scooped her up and took care of her right away, I was a little jealous!

I was exhausted after the tour and I felt pressure and swelling in my nether regions. Wonder if babu dropped more?

[megs&david]

Ruby- happy 37 weeks today! You are officially full term. I'm jealous. My line with Abby stayed for months after she was born. Can't remember exactly how long, but much, much longer than I ever would have thought! At least your dh has seen that happen now and hopefully won't freak out if yours breaks! Sorry about feeling swollen. I'm started to feel swollen down there. It's going to be a long 7 weeks (hopefully a bit sooner!)!

[Rubystar]

Megs- I was just thinking of you as I was going a bit overboard with the laundry.... baby likes the activity I think and I hope it encourages him to move south :-) I know what you mean.. these next days/weeks are going to take FOREVER if this swelling & pressure doesn't go away.

I am missing my wedding rings today. DH caught me looking at them and called me "oinky". After I laughed at him I got paranoid; what if they never fit me again?!

[megs&david]

Ruby- They WILL fit you again. I can't remember how long it took. But I never had to have mine resized. My sister has had 3 kids and hers still fit her too. :)

[esarah]

I had four kids, the last one almost four weeks ago, and my rings fit me now! (Maybe I am not a good example because they never stopped fitting.)

[AshS789]

Hey everyone!

Ruby - can you believe we have made it to March, finally!!?? It's our month! Yea!! That is crazy that the woman's water broke on the tour of the hospital. Too funny! It's good that your DH responded that way, it's only a good thing to have a husband that reacts instead of ignores. Sorry about your rings. I took mine off months ago as well. I witnessed my sister swell so badly and quickly that my dad had to take wire cutters and cut off her beautiful wedding band. I swore I would never let that happen to me! It's almost seven years later and she still hasn't had it repaired! Your rings will fit again, don't worry!

Megs - I hear you on the maternity clothes. I'm so tired of mine and they barely fit, but I am not going to buy any more. If my belly is hanging out at work, then oh well. :) I haven't gotten the linea negra yet, at least that I can see. I don't think I got it until Graham was born and I can not remember for the life of me how long I had it for! I just remember thinking it was so weird that it just appeared!

Merl - I understand what you mean about not knowing the sex. It really does make things less exciting in the planning department, but I'm so excited to find out! It's going to make birth day even more special. I love the way you are finding out though. Your shower is going to be amazing! When is it?

AFM - I had a fun weekend! My mom was in town and I wanted to go shopping for some clothes for the baby. We picked up a bunch a onsies at Carters in both boy and girl designs. I picked out a boy and girl outfit for the baby to come home in. I also so these really cute onsies at gymboree that say "introducing me". I got one in blue and pink and I thought I would use that outfit for our picture to send out to friends and family to let them know what we are having. It was great to finally do a little bit of shopping. I now just have a few more items to get and hopefully I will feel ready then.

I had an NST today and an AFI to check my fluid levels. The baby is looking great, nice steady heartbeat around 140. I still have a ton of fluid, I think more than normal. They didn't tell me much since it was a quick appointment, but the u/s technician was like we need to schedule another for next monday, if you make it that long! Not sure what she knows that I don't know, but it made me panic to hear that. I am not ready yet! And I was just starting to feel like this baby is going to stay in my belly forever. Haha! I guess we will see. I'm just happy to make it to March and Wednesday I will be full term. Wow!

[Rubystar]

Ash- 9 months seemed an eternity a way and now its right around the corner; its been a fun journey! Welcome here March!! I can't believe the u/s tech said that to you; I'd be obsessing over that comment for ages!! Sounds like your baby is coming soon!!! You're one day shy of full term, you got this! I love the "introducing me" shirt- I'm gonna look for it, it sounds so cute! What are you planning to do with the clothes for the opposite gender? I know a few women who leave them at the hospital with social workers to give to needy families/new moms. My best friend saved hers, she fell in love with the extra outfit and decided to use it for her next baby :)

Esarah- I love seeing you on this board! Thanks for the ring comment, its comforting to hear!

Megs- took a peak at your registry and the bedding you picked out is super cute!

Merl- how is your eggplant? I'm excited for you to have your shower, sounds like tons of fun!

AFM- appt with OB is Thursday... Praying for some progress. I'm not sure how it can still be comfortable in there; it seems so cramped!

[merl]

Ash/Ruby~wow, u guys are there. Amazing, it's funny I'm thinking this is going so fast, trying to imagine how i'm gonna feel when I hit 37, which thinking about it is not too far away.

AFM~nothing new, well cept if I count sleepy, tired. Past couple of nights I had a little difficult time getting comfy on the bed, just kept tossing n turning. Otherwise, can't complain. Counting down to the shower, i'm getting pretty anxious to know now that we will be finding out anyway. I'm so happy the family still is able to not say a word, gotta say they surprised me. Hopefully I don't talk too soon. LOL

[megs&david]

merl- when is the shower? You probably already said, but I have pg brain! LOL! Sorry about the sleeping. Do you feel like you are getting more and more tired? I felt so good during the 2nd trimester and then it was like a switch when I got to the 3rd. I get so tired all the time now- maybe b/c I have to pee every 2 hours! :)

ruby- so I take it you didn't sleep well since you posted at 3:55 am!!! Hope you sleep well tonight. You need to get some good sleep before baby comes! glad you like the bedding I chose! Abby has ladybugs. I thought bees and ladybugs go well together and both sets have the same green color which will eventually go on the walls (well the lower half of the wall, the top is cream). Hope you have some progress on Thurs! It will make you feel better if something is going on!

Ash- can't believe that the u/s tech said that! When do you see your dr to get a report? Will you schedule the c-section soon? So glad you got some shopping done! How exciting. That onsie sounds super cute. Can't wait to see what you are having!!! I don't know how you have been able to hold out!!!

AFM, I've been getting so tired in the afternoons. Abby and I have been staying mostly at home b/c I hate getting out in the cold and there's not much to do in the winter. But we had a playdate today and then went to lunch with friends. Then we went grocery shopping. So we were gone most of the day. We were both so exhausted! We fell asleep watching cartoons together. I'm thinking about still going to bed early!

[Rubystar]

Hello and happy Wednesday!

Megs- You guessed it! Was not sleeping well that night- I probably only got 3ish hours of sleep the whole night. I know my dr. suggest I take benedryl to help me sleep but I don't want to depend on it so I've only taken it two nights (plus I get super paranoid and do extra kick counts to make sure baby isn't getting groggy). I know what you mean about hating going out in the cold.. I'm the same way. I'm starting to feel like a hermit :D

Merl- Just wait.. you will be here soon too and it comes in the blink of an eye. I told my DH the other day "hey, guess what, I'm full term" and his jaw was plastered to the floor for awhile! I hope you can get comfy in bed soon.. lack of sleep stinks!

Ash- I get nervous when I haven't seen you for a day or two... how are you feeling?

AFM- Had an interesting chat yesterday and would love your input.. A long time family friend of mine (who we will call "B") has struggled with fertility for years, she is 2 years older than me. She adopted a little boy one year ago and has since been chatting with me about fertility treatments. Her husband has a male fertility factor with low sperm count and she stuggles with anxiety and fears to go off her meds for a long period of time. Anyhoo, we've been discussing my journey with meds and iui's and she is considering IVF. Here is the kicker- yesterday she asked me how I "decided that IVF was ethically OK". Although I didn't have IVF, it was going to be the next avenue I tried, and it was never ever a question for me. If it's available I would try anything! She explained that her thoughts had been solid in the past regarding fertility treatments, that if a women gets pregnant by any means outside of sex, it's not "right". GRRRRR... It took me a long time to respond because I didn't want to sound rude. I know that "B" has a heart of gold, that she wasn't attacking and that she genuinely wants guidance so I did my best.

I have heard of lots of women who have the same thoughts, that fertility treatments are wrong but I have never been "confronted" by one before. I am sooooo open with people about the struggles DH and I faced I guess I should be surprised that I haven't encountered this sooner.

What are your thouoghts?

[megs&david]

Ruby- yep, I've had those conversations before. It's hard not to let it bother you, but just try to ignore it! I feel like God gave us medicine and doctors for a reason. I just try to remind myself that it's worth it and that I didn't do anything wrong. You have a precious little one! What a blessing- no matter how you conceived him! If I had high cholesterol I would take meds for that! So I don't O on my own and took meds! God has blessed me with 2 children this way! I have a friend that we have had to stop talking about fertility issues all together for this reason. They have nothing medically known wrong with them but won't really go for fertility treatments for the same reason as your friend. They have been ttc for 11 years and are getting ready to adopt their first child. So we have just stopped discussing it. Neither of us will change each others minds.

[melfab15]

ruby- people said crazy things to us too when we did IVF but in the end I am at peace with our choice and I know that my God is bigger than medicine and even in doing IVF if it wasnt his plan he would have not allowed it to happen. That girl should just shut it. Sorry you are going through this

[Rubystar]

Mel & Megs- thanks for your input. I am at a loss and I'm trying not to think about it too much (although it really gets under my skin). I explained to "B" that it was never a question for us about ethics, we never questioned it at all. That we were taking advantage of available interventions. God created physicians and these treatments for His people to use. My mom has had cancer a few times, how many times would I have lost her if it wasn't for these same physicians!? I agree Mel, she can shut it :)

[megs&david]

Ruby- Try not to let it bug you! I don't think you did anything wrong at all!!!

Ash- where are you hun? I'm going to start wondering about you if you don't check in soon!

Man, I'm starving tonight. I had 2 helpings of dinner, a sandwich, and a banana. I still feel like I could eat. Ugh! This kind of appetite will really put the weight on me! So far I've only gained a total of 16 lbs. I really want to keep it between 20-25 lbs. Not sure if I will make that goal at the rate of my appetite!

[AshS789]

Hi everyone! Yes, I'm still here!

Ruby - that is an interesting question! I have never really thought about it. I honestly think that one of our main purposes on earth is to have children so that the spirits waiting in heaven have a chance to live and experience life. Any way that can happen is ok with me! I agree with Mel, if it wasn't something the God wanted, we wouldn't be able to do it. If you believe that He is "running the show", then He should be able to let things or not let things happen. Can't wait to hear about your appointment tomorrow! Crossing my fingers for some progress! How are you feeling? Have you tried anything to "move things along?"

Megs - I had that same thing around 30 weeks. I just felt like I could eat anything, all the time! Then I really started feeling a bit weird and when I was diagnosed with GD, it all made sense. I'm sure my blood sugar was through the roof! I'm jealous of your naps!

Merl - Yes, 37 weeks will be here before you know it! Especially when you have things to look forward to, like your shower. I'm so excited that you are going to find out and that your family has been great about keeping it a secret. Does DH know? Sorry to tell you, but the sleeping gets worse! I'm actually looking forward to the baby being here, because even though I am not going to get much sleep, at least the sleep I get will be decent!

AFM - Sorry I haven't checked in! I have been having such crazy days at work. Yesterday I came home and just passed out on the couch. I am so over being at work. Next Friday can not come soon enough! I have another NST tomorrow, so I am excited to hear the baby again. My appointment with my dr isn't until Friday so I am hoping to get some word about when to expect the C-section and everything. I am aiming for the 18th, because that is just what works with me and DH schedule. We would love to have the baby on a Friday so that he can go back to work on Monday while my mom is in town and then take off some days when my mom leaves. But honestly, you can never plan for these things can you! It's so strange, there are some moments where I'll feel like this baby is so comfy that it is never going to come out, but then other moments where I think it's going to happen any second. I've been having some "twinges" down there and trying not to read too much into it, but I can't help but think this baby is going to come soon! If only I could tell the future, maybe I wouldn't be so anxious!

Sorry to ramble on and on!

[melfab15]

ash- I am serious. . . somebody needs to invite a timer that you place on your belly button and it dings when your baby is done cooking :)

[Rubystar]

I wanted to punch my dr in the head when I was told: NO PROGRESS! I'm retaining water in both hands, both knees and my left hip. Hurts and I'm ready to meet my little man.
On the plus side baby's heartbeat is strong! Ash, how are you holding up??

[merl]

Megs~the shower is April 23rd. I'm counting down the days, now I'm getting anxious. Too funny, I have days when I feel like I can't get enough to ear, specially at night. I try to east as healthy as is possible, but I swear the healthy food just seems to not cut it. LOL!!

Ruby~That is an interesting situation, and I love your answer. I always believe that God gave man knowledge and ability for the better for mankind. In the bible there were women who were unable to get pregnant and God intervened. Well he's not physically on earth, but he gave man the knowledge and resources necessary to make miracles happen. Just my O.

Ash~I think I'm gonna b anxious when 37wks comes. I'm thinking I'm closing out 28 weeks this weeks time is FLYING.

Ruby~I hope things improve. You will have ur baby in ur hands soon.

AFM~all is well here. My sister (3rd) give birth last sunday to a beautiful baby boy. He is sooooo adorable. It made me abit anxious and jealous (in a good way), can't wait to have my baby. He was born at a whopping 8lbs 14 ounces. She is so skinny everytime I look at the baby bic (she does not live in the US) I imagine where did that baby come from.
Otherwise all is well here, still sleepy, tired too. Sinus been bugging me for the past couple of nights making it difficult to get a good nights sleep. All in all enjoying the beginning of my 3rd tri.

[megs&david]

Merl- April 23 seems like a long way away still!!! (probably b/c my due date is the 18th and feels like a long way away!) I know what you mean about the baby thing. My sister is 5' and 100 lbs and her first baby was 9lb4oz. I have no idea how he even fit in there! LOL! Glad you are feeling good.

Ruby- so sorry hun! But it can happen all of the sudden. Don't count yourself out yet!!! I promise you won't be preggo forever! (Although I remember thinking that at the end of my pg with Abby!) Hang in there girl. The swelling and sleeplessness is totally worth it!

Ash- hope you get to pick the 18th! I can't wait to hear how your appt goes tomorrow! I have started to have an occasional twinge. (except it makes me a bit nervous, this baby needs to stay put until 37 weeks and then he can come!) I can't wait to find out what you are having. I'm guessing boy!

AFM, I had a super hormonal, emotional morning. Spent the morning pretty much crying over really stupid things! I knew it was hormones but couldn't help myself! ugh! Tuesday night I cried for like 5 minutes after seeing a commercial for that show on Lifetime where soldiers surprise their families by coming home when they aren't expected. Also my pelvic bone, hips, and va-jay-jay feel sore- like sore muscles. Not sure what's going on with that. I will have to ask at my appt on Tuesday. Tomorrow I have to go in to have my penicillin allergy tested- I have GBS and they said the best med for baby is penicillin but I've been told I'm allergic. So I'm going to have a skin test done and then meeting with an allergist afterward to make sure. Today I also scheduled a hospital tour for Tuesday night and scheduled a sibling class for Abby in a couple weeks. I have a crazy couple days- tomorrow I need to run errands, go to the dr, and clean b/c Abby's b-day party is Sat. So we will have family around all weekend. So excited to see my parents!

[AshS789]

Mel - yeah, I totally agree. It would make life so much easier when you are pregnant if you had a timer. No need to fret over when things are actually going to happen! How come no one has invented that yet?! :)

Ruby - so sorry to hear about the no progress! Such a bummer! The good news is that it will eventually come to an end. That baby can't stay in there forever. It's so funny how in the beginning we will do anything to keep the baby in but then towards the end, we fund ourselves wanting to do what ever it takes to get then out!!

Merl - congrats on your new nephew. That must be hard to have family so far away. April 23rd is going to be here before you know it! That is so exciting. I hope you start feeling better, I hate sinus problems.

Megs - sorry you are having such an emotional day. It's so funny how quickly things can effect us! You sound like you have a busy few weeks ahead of you. I love staying busy because it just makes the time fly by so much quicker. I have come to hate the weekend because they just seem so slow! What kind of party are you throwing for Abby? I bet she is really excited! So, you're thinking boy? Only a couple more weeks until I get to find out! :)

AFM - nothing too exciting to report here. I have now decided that the nurse is a horrible tease and this baby is in here for the long haul. I had a NST this morning and the baby was sounding nice and comfortable in there. I am excited for my appointment tomorrow. I'm not sure if he will check me, or if I even want him to, but it will be nice to talk about what to expect. I would love to have a date, just so I know about when. I guess we will see what GE says. Also, only six more days of work! Yahoo! I can't wait for a "break". :)

[megs&david]

Ash- how was your appt? Haven't heard anything from you about it today- makes me wonder if you are off having that baby!

Ruby- how are you doing? Hanging in there? Have you hit that phase where you just feel crabby and emotional all the time? I had a horrible time with that at the end with Abby!

Merl- how are you doing?

AFM, I've had a crazy busy day and I've totally overdone it! Abby's birthday is tomorrow and it's at our house. So today Abby and I went to Dollar Tree and Target to get decorations and food. Then I had my appt with the allergist to see if I'm really allergic to penicillin. It took forever and they poked my arm 15 times! I wasn't expecting that! The skin tests came back negative so they think I outgrew my allergy- which is good. But my arm has all these marks on it and it's super itchy!! Once we got home I organized Abby's whole room. After she went to bed I've done a bunch more- 3 loads of laundry, picked up the whole house, cleaned the kitchen, washed the patio windows, cleaned out the fridge and scrubbed the shelves, did dishes, scrubbed the bathroom, took out the trash and recycling, and now I'm getting ready to wrap Abby's birthday presents! Tomorrow I will only have to vacuum, mop, and dust. Good thing I'm in nesting mode right now or the cleaning would not be as fun!

Still feeling really emotional! Today just thinking about Abby's birthday and her heart surgery when she was born made me cry! I'm really hoping that I don't say something stupid to anyone in David's family tomorrow. His mom has this horrible habit of pulling up my shirt and kissing my bare belly. Seriously, who does that? I'm also trying to prepare myself for all the name suggestions. Ugh, why do they think they have such a say in this baby's name?

[Rubystar]

Megs- yes ma'am! Crabby is probably an understatement; DH tells me I've become quite vicious! He took me out for my favorite ice cream last night and then we had a movie night. We watched 127 hours which was a good movie but I was uber annoyed because I had to get up and pee 584 times, grrrrr! I'm just feeling 'done' but trying to embrace this with a smile because my beautiful boy must be happy and comfortable and I will do anything for him. Hope you have a great birthday weekend with your family and Abby! Don't worry about those tears, you have earned them!!

Merl- as my first baby shower approached I became obsessed with checking the registry...baby stuff is so cute and fun! Are you all set and registered?

Ash- hehe, your comment on FB about ice cream made me giggle. How are you feeling??

AFM- to sum things up I'm pretty much a grump. Had an NST yesterday and baby is doing well, he is running out of room and not throwing as many punches. Dr thinks I will go on my due date while the nurses don't think I will make it another week. These BH are getting stronger. DH and I are super type A and this waiting is killing us, I wonder if I beg nicely if my Dr will induce me??

Great News: DH best friend has a male fertility factor. He and his wife just did their first round of IVF and success! She is due the end of Oct :) super happy and... How ironic that she told us this after I had that random fertility conversation with my family friend.

[AshS789]

Megs - nope, still here! I hope that Abby's birthday party goes great! I'm sure she will have a great time. That's interesting about your mother-in-law, that would drive me crazy! I hate when people start asking about names too. I have a good excuse though, I think. I tell them that we think about, but I don't want to get too attached to a sex, so we aren't deciding until we know what the baby is. It has worked so far! Sorry you are still feeling so emotional. I'm sure every birthday for Abby is emotional knowing what you went through. Hopefully you can relax and have a great time today.

Ruby - yeah, thank for rubbing it in about the ice cream! :) Sorry you feel like you are being a grump! All of this waiting around sucks, huh? I feel like a ticking time bomb. Every moment I think, is this it? Did you have any contractions during your NST? What makes the nurses say that you will be lucky to last the week? Maybe you will have this baby before me! That's great news about your friend.

Hello Merl!

AFM - Well, I have an official date! My doctor agreed with the perinatologist that I am terrible candidate for a VBAC so we went ahead and scheduled my C-Section for March 16th. I, of course, immediately starting panicking and it took every ounce of my will to not burst into tears. I just can't believe this is actually going to happen. My doctor also said that he will be looking for any excuse to take the baby earlier so I am thinking it will be sooner than that, but there just isn't any excuse right now. So, no matter what, this baby is going to be here in less than two weeks. Ahhh!!

Oh, and of course, I called my mom to let her know the date and the first thing she says is, "you know, that's my brother's birthday." Yeah, my drug addict uncle who is constantly in and out of jail and abusive to my grandpa, takes all his money, etc. Hmm, let's pray that the baby decides to make an earlier arrival! I'm probably going to walk in the hospital on the 15th and pretend to have pregnancy brain that I thought I was scheduled for the 15th and just beg them to let me stay! Haha!

[merl]

Ash~I so hear you. Whenever ppl ask about my due date, there is always someone who's bday is that date or close. "Oh wait couple of days" or "go early that's my ... bday." What the heck, I'm not having my kid just cause ur relative has a bday that time.

Ruby~so happy for your friend. I love success stories, only after one experiences fertility issues do they truly understand how powerful it is to be a mother, and to have an opportunity to feel how awesome it is to have someone move and nurture inside you.

Megs~I'm assuming that feeling is something you will probable just about all her birthdays. As a mother I can't imagine ever forgetting tht moment. Happy that all is well now and you can celebrate with her. That sure is alot of work...Ur definitely nesting.

AFM~Sinus is getting worse, my doc apt is on Tue, so I'm gonna try and hold out till then. My eyes are soo puffy and I'm not sleeping very much it keeps me up. Otherwise, really can't complain the baby is fine, moving alot. I don't fell like the shower is that far away, cause this whole pregnancy has gone by sooo fast. I'm already 7months, it was just the other day I was 3, still trying to find where the time went. LOL

On another note, does anyone get those "charlie horses" damn, those things are painful. I seem to get them alot. Don't understand y. I guess I got to have something to make me remember I'm pregnant right? LOL..

[jessicaileen]

On another note, does anyone get those "charlie horses" damn, those things are painful. I seem to get them alot. Don't understand y. I guess I got to have something to make me remember I'm pregnant right? LOL..

I had those a lot when I was a teenager, I was told it was because I was lacking potassium so eat some bananas and that should help! It stopped mine!

[Rubystar]

Merl- So sorry about your sinuses! It's the worst feeling when those act up. Do you have a humidifier in your bedroom?

Ash- When I had my NST I had several BH and at the end I had a good size regular contraction that turned my smile upside down, ouch! DH was sitting in the chair across from me and as he watched the numbers go up he said "WHOA! YOU'RE HAVING A CONTRACTION!" really? I hadn't noticed. I totally understand what you mean about feeling like a ticking time bomb.. everytime I take a step I wonder "is my water about to break? am I about to fall over with a contraction?" AHHHH it's making me batty! I'm just so ready to meet my boy! And, I am so happy that you have a date to circle on your calendar and look forward to! I hope you make it to the 16th!

Megs- How was Abby's birthday party?


AFM- I am being a super dooper grump-a-potamus. I should be locked in a room all by myself so I don't hurt anybody. I am sooo tired of peeing all the time and not being able to get out of my chair by myself. GRRRRR! :mad:

[megs&david]

Ruby- sorry about the crabbies!! Unfortunately, I think you may be a little extra crabby until that baby decides to come out! I also hear you on not being able to get out of the chair by yourself! The worst is when I have the recliner out- I can't shut it by myself!

Merl- Sorry about your sinuses!! Hope you can make it to Tuesday. That's my next appt too! On the charlie horses- I had them horrible with Abby. I tried everything and it just seemed to pop up randomly- especially in the middle of the night. I used to wake dh up screaming, lol! I've only had a couple this time. I think I remember trying to stretch my legs really well before bed- not sure if it helped or not.

Ash- Maybe the baby will decide to come before that point! Glad you at least have a date though. You know you won't be preggo that much longer! I'm starting to feel a bit sad/panicked myself. This one will probably be our last and while I'm ready to meet him, I'm not sure I'm ready to be done being pregnant forever! It's bittersweet!

AFM, Abby had her party yesterday and I was feeling so crabby. I totally overdid things cleaning and then pretty much just sat with my mom the whole party. My MIL was in a mood and causing scenes. Ugh! She kept asking me for all these CD's of pictures. I refused to leave Abby's party and go put pictures on CD's for her. Then she was talking to Dh's step-mom and said, "So I suppose you get Abby when Meghan has the baby?" It was super snotty. Thankfully Jackie just said that she wasn't really sure. Dh will have to talk to his mom! Abby will not be going with her!!! Then baby kept pushing his butt out in the same spot and I told my mom that he was hurting me. MIL comes over and forces me out of my chair "so baby has room- you are just squishing him too much!" WTH! Abby had a great time, I just wish that I had been able to enjoy myself better.

We did have a wonderful time after the party and today with my parents. Abby loves them and got lots of attention and playtime. My dad helped Dh bring up our crib and switch dressers. Then we rearranged Abby's room and finally got her curtains and things hung on the walls. The crib and dresser/changing table are now set up in our room! Now I just have to dust them and do the baby's laundry- then I can put them away! Yeah!! I'm feeling much more excited now!

[merl]

Jess~Thanks, If eating bananas was the solution, then I'd not have that problem. I eat one a day. LOL!!!

Ruby~hold on there girl, you it will all be over soon. Guess I'll probably be saying the same thing in a couple.

Megs~Glad Abby had a good time. I thought of you burning out after all the work you said you had to do, after all you had already done. That seemed like it was definitely a lot in a short period of time without major recouping.

AFM~Still battling this sinus, but felt abit better today. Though lack of sleep, have not slept since Sat early afternoon. Otherwise everything is good. Baby is moving wonderfully.

P.S looks like my ticker is working.........heheheheee

[Rubystar]

Question: you know I'm new at this and uber neurotic. What does it mean to have blood streaks on your toilet paper when you wipe when you're 37/38 weeks pregnant?

[esarah]

It means that things are probably progressing and a little blood at this point is normal and expected. It could be a while yet but it's a good sign! :)

[megs&david]

Ruby- I think it means things are moving along! Have you lost any of your mucus plug with it? I had bleeding when my water broke. It freaked me out. but the nurse said it was normal and just from my cervix making progress- I was a 5 when I got to the hospital! It would be awesome if today was your day- it's Abby's birthday!!! I would call your nurse this morning just to put your mind at ease!! Keep us updated!

[Oreosmom]

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm officially joining the 3rd tri today, ahhhh!!!! It's a little overwhelming to be here, but also very exciting. I think I know most of you, but it's been a while since I've kept up with what's going on with you since you moved onto this board so I guess I'm starting from here.

Ruby, the slight blood sounds like you're losing your mucus plug. At least I think I've heard it happens in conjunction with that. Don't freak out yet though I think sometimes it can take a while for things to move forward.

Merl, I'm not sick, but I seriously identify with your lack of sleep. On Friday night I slept on the couch sitting up. I just cannot seem to get comfortable with this giant tummy. I told DH we were going to need to bring the recliner up from the basement (his man cave) so I can sleep in it if I want. Currently he uses it as his video gaming chair, but I will be taking over it for the next year for my bfing chair in the nursery so I might as well go ahead and take it a little early. :)

Things have been a little crazy lately, but I'm looking forward to calmer times. I had an NST and biophysical done on the babies on Thursday because my mover, my little girl, decided to freak me out and not move much for two days. All checked out, but I was still worried until I realized she had readjusted some and that was the cause for the movement change. My doc did decide to put me on partial disability so I think I'll be working half days now...he wants me to have time to do the recommended 6 hours of daily rest, so I'm glad to have a little more down time. We got the paint for our nursery this weekend (light yellow) so we're ready to paint and I've gotten all the wall stickers for our knight, castle, dragon, princess theme so we can put those up after we paint. Things are certainly coming together.

Can't wait to hear more about everyone else's journey to the big day. Did anyone else watch One Born Every Minute this week. I just watched it on my DVR this weekend and it was so funny I was cracking up the whole time.

[Rubystar]

Howdy! So, I called my OB at mignight, felt so badly calling so late! Explained to him what's been going on and he did not seem concerned. He said my cervix is "getting ready" and probably dilating. I've started having contractions but they are irregular and baby is busy hiccuping away so I'm keeping my Thurs appointment. DH has his own hospital bag, pillow and blanket folded nicely on the guest room bed, its so cute! Keeping my eye on this mess...

Oreo- Welcome to the third tri! Can't believe you are here already, so happy for you! Ick, I can totally relate to you about not sleeping; I've suffered from insomnia since the end of my 2nd tri. Its a big pain!!! Recliners are AMAZING though and I hope yours brings you comfort!

Megs- Happy birthday Abby!

Esarah- thanks for the tip.. Its great to know I'm moving towards a goal! How is Luke?

[esarah]

Ruby- It's so hard at the end to know how quickly things will go but any bleeding or losing mucous or irregular or regular contractions are all working towards the goal of your body getting ready and progressing. Things could really pick up today or it could be a while longer. No matter what, it won't be too much longer and it sounds like your body is preparing! :)

Luke is doing really well. Thanks for asking! He has some slight congestion still but otherwise, he's a cutie and he is a pretty easygoing baby, which is a good thing since he has a lot to put up with, with his brother and sisters! lol

[Pinkturtledove]

Hello ladies! I wanted to pop over and say hello as I am officially in the 3rd tri today! I can't believe it, time has flown by so fast! (And yet is moving so slow!)

I came down with a really awful stomach bug last Monday and I am still recuperating. I am currently taking phenergan which makes me sleep and feel groggy/out of it. So I am sorry if I don't keep up with everyone a whole lot right now.

Ruby - Sounds like you are getting so close!

Oreo - Sorry about the lack of sleep, hoping you get some good sleep soon. I watched One Born Every Minute. That blond woman who said she had a "big pain tolerance" then screamed when they broke her water annoyed me to no end! Maybe I'll feel differently after going through labor but I told my DH to not let me act like she did!

Merl - Sorry about your sinuses. I hope you can get some good sleep soon too!

Megs - Sorry about your MIL at Abby's party. My MIL is obnoxious but she'll just sit there and scowl the whole time, then say something to my DH later. DH's side of the family, to me, does not seem all that excited about our baby and my Mom is so excited (first grandbaby) and DH told his Mom that my Mom gets to hold our baby first. She got upset and just replied, I've never got to hold any of my grandchildren "first". (Insert giant eyeroll from me!) So I feel your pain with your MIL!

[sassycassie1984]

I should've popped in on Saturday to say hello. I can't believe I'm in the 80's as far as days left... I am starting to freak out about upcoming parenthood... things are very real now! I read an article this weekend that said I should go ahead and pack a suitcase at the beginning of the 3rd tri because you never know what could happen! Woah!

[Rubystar]

Yay! 3rd tri is looking lively again! Yipee!!!
Welcome to Pink, Sassy and Oreo :D

Sassy- Its a good idea to start thinking about your hospital bag. Mine has been packed and ready to go since 33 weeks. I'm a big list maker and have a list taped to my bathroom mirror for last minute items and a list taped to my suitcase for other random needs. Melfab made a post that including a list of items to bring if you ever need a reference... I liked it a lot!

Pink- Are you starting to feel better??? I hope so!! Getting sick while super pregnant is the pits!



AFM- 99% positive that the lovely mucus plug has hit the road. Hmmmm... hours, days, weeks??? Eeek! I've had irregular contractions off and on for a day or so now, they are just zero fun!

[esarah]

Ruby- That's all good stuff! You are doing great. Hang in there, it won't be too much longer at this point. Your body is definitely getting ready for that baby to come. Can't wait to hear how things go for you. Crazy to think we were due about the same time and my little guy is coming up on 5 weeks old now.

[AshS789]

Ruby - I am so excited for You! I hope that means you are only days if not hours Away! I want you to go before me, I'm not ready Yet! I will be anxiously waiting to hear the news. Are you still feeling Grumpy? I think that's a sign that things are almost over. Why can't we just be happy? Stupid hormones!

Sassy - Welcome! I was terrible about packing my bag, just got it "done" yesterday. I'm sure I will be scrambling around if I go into labor before my c-section, but I have the essentials. I'm more concerned about being at work and having my water break, so I have a change of clothes and other essentials in the car. Its good to feel prepared because you never know!

Pink - Welcome! Sorry to hear about being sick. I hope you start to feel better soon!

Oreo - Welcome! That is so nice that your doctor put you on partial disability. I can't imagine having to work full time with twins! Your nursery theme sounds so cute!

Megs - sorry that you had to deal with mil but I'm glad that Abby had a great birthday! What is it with mother in laws? Why do they torture us so?

[AshS789]

Forgot my update!

I had an NST and fluid check this morning. Everything is looking fine and baby is looking great. I don't think anything is going to happen this week so its looking more and more like the 16th will be the day.

However, the worst part of the appointment was when the nurse came in and was making small talk. Then she said, "you're having another boy, right?" It took everything to not slap her! I just brushed it off and said, "I don't know, we didn't find out. We'll find out soon!" I'm just going to assume that she doesn't know for sure and that she was just making small talk. But how lame would that be if she spoiled the surprise? I'm not mentioning this to DH because if she did ruin the surprise, at least one of us will not know! But can you believe it!?

[esarah]

Ashley- I had a similar experience, except it was after my water broke with my second. The nurse said "so it's another girl?" I was so upset because we had made it all the way to my labor without finding out. I am also not sure she knew but it was another girl. They are just so used to everyone finding out the gender that they often don't think. The nurses who did the NST and AFI check always asked if we knew the gender though so that was good.
I am so glad that everything was looking good at your NST and your fluid levels were good. It looks like you will have your little one exactly 6 weeks after Luke was born. His due date was March 17th. Only 9 days left at the most! That means my little Luke will be 6 weeks old in 9 days! Where did the time go? Good luck with everything. I can't wait to hear all the details!

About packing a bag...With my first I packed at 36 weeks after I had been having signs of preeclampsia for a few weeks. My daughter was born a week later. With my second I quickly packed after my water broke at 33 weeks. Wit my third I packed at 30 weeks and my water broke a week later. With Luke I packed at 24 weeks. I was admitted to the hospital for the first time at 26 weeks with him so it was a good thing,

[megs&david]

Holy cow, I think we just doubled our population in the 3rd trimester now! Yay, now I won't be lonely when Ash and Ruby have their babies!!

Ash- Hope she didn't really know what you were having and didn't spoil things! that would so suck to get this far and then have it ruined! (I'm still guessing boy for you though!) Glad things are looking good! How have your blood sugars been? The 16th is getting sooooo close! I'm not ready for you to be done yet either!!! :)

Ruby- yay for progress!! Hope you are off having that baby really soon (maybe even now?). Can't wait to see pics of Bubba and hear his name! I lost my mucus plug 3 weeks before Abby was born, but my mom always went into full blown labor within 24 hours of losing hers. So you just never know! (You won't be 3 weeks though!) The contractions are a great sign! Hope you can get some rest too- you will be needing it!!

sassy- welcome over here!! I haven't packed my bags yet. I plan on saving that for next week when I hit 35 weeks.

pink- Welcome to the 3rd tri!! Sorry you aren't feeling well! Feel better soon!

Oreo- I've watched all of the One Born Every Minute episodes. I still can't decide if I even like the show. The nurses drive me crazy with how much they push meds and they made the one lady with a natural birth seem like a weirdo- which she isn't b/c I saw an interview of her later. Oh well! But that one lady with the "high pain tolerance" was funny. She was like, "this hurts worse than mentrual cramps!" You think? Glad you are only working part days now. I hope you are really resting!! You need to bake those babies for a lot longer!!! Do you have everything ready? Are you having a shower?

AFM, We have an insane day today! Dh and I are doing a food cart in our downtown weekly festival this summer (well it will mostly be dh since I will have Abby and baby). We are going to be doing these famous, homemade ice cream sandwiches (the lady who makes them can make $10,000 in a single weekend, but she wants to retire!) So she is coming over to show us how she makes them all- which means I get a freezer full of yumminess!! Then dh has a lunch meeting, then I have an OB appt at 1:50 pm Central, then dh has another meeting- he will briefly be home for a quick dinner then another meeting. I have to get Abby down for bed early and then my MIL is coming to stay with her while dh and I go for our hospital tour! So it's busier for dh- hope he doesn't get crabby! I'm excited about my appt! I start going more often after this. Today we go over my birth plan. I'm wondering how my belly is measuring- last time I was a week ahead. I'm also excited about the tour- they just opened the new birthing center in January.

Oh, and I got half the baby's laundry folded and put away last night. Holy cow, I swear he has more clothes than Abby did!!! I'm washing all the newborn and 0-3 month stuff. It's all hand me downs from my 2 sisters and my good friend. I think only 2 outfits are mine! But then we have hardly any clothes for 3-6 months and on!

[Rubystar]

Megs- I love washing baby clothes! Kinda jealous that you have so many hand me downs! We don't have any!! My best friend had her son in the middle of a super hot summer so his baby clothes aren't seasonally appropriate. My brother has a son but our relationship is strained and he would never ever offer me hand me downs. So DH and I have started from scratch! (Except maternity clothes, I was given tons of hand me downs from friends for those!). Ohmygosh! A freezer full of ice cream sandwiches sounds like heaven!! I wonder if the woman still enjoys them or if she has gotten sick of them!?

Ash- still hanging in there? Your last day of work is coming up, you must be thrilled!! That nurse sounded like a putz! Do you have any gender hopes? Have people been able to give you gender neutral clothes? I hope you're right about the crabiness, I'm a disaster!!

AFM- besides being the biggest grump on planet Earth I'm exhausted! This waiting game sucks. I wish I could look into the future and know the date my little guy is coming. I've decided I'm kinda terrified of labor. When I called my dr the other night bleeding I was certain I was going into labor, I couldn't stop shaking- I was scared!! I hope I relax soon...

[megs&david]

Ruby- All my hand-me-downs after 0-3 months won't work. But at least I get a ton of clothes for the first couple months! It's going to be dangerous to have 48 ice cream sandwiches in my freezer! And she said that she doesn't like them anymore and hasn't eaten one in years! I don't think I would get sick of them!! I'm excited for you! Once your real contractions hit, you won't really be scared anymore! You can't really think about much at that point. You will do great!

AFM, I just got back from my appt. My belly is still measuring a week ahead and he is still head down and stuck! His bottom is all the way up to my ribs! We went over my birth plan. My midwife freaked me out a bit. With abby I had to push for 2 hours b/c she came out with her head to the side. She told me I was lucky not to have to use forceps with her and that it's common for the next baby to present the same way! Ugh! Praying this baby's head comes out normal! I really don't want a forceps or vacuum delivery! Otherwise all looked good- bp was 102/63 and baby's heart rate was in the 140's. I go back in 2 weeks and they will start doing cervical checks. I think that's when things will get real!

[Rubystar]

I am nuts.
I told DH that I didn't feel like making dinner. I sent him out to get take out but refused to tell him what I wanted. Instead I said "anticipate my wants". He has been gone FOREVER... This is so my fault!! I'm sooo hungry!!!!

[megs&david]

Ruby- so sorry! I had to laugh a bit though! You ARE grumpy, lol! Hang in there- hope you get some food really soon!

[sassycassie1984]

I haven't actually packed it, but I did sit down and write out a list of stuff to take for me, Jude, and DH. We don't even have some of the stuff yet since our first shower is next month (i.e. Boppy, nursing bras, etc)!

My GD test is next week (March 16th). I was told to fast for it even though it's just the one hour one! Argh!

[Pinkturtledove]

Ruby - You cracked me up too! That sounds like something I would say to my DH. Sorry you are feeling grumpy. Hopefully dinner makes you feel better!

Megs - My DH couldn't be trusted with those ice cream sandwiches alone. Those are his absolute favorite. My Mom house/pet sat for us like 2 weeks ago and she left some in our freezer and DH thought he'd be sneaky and eat them for breakfast one morning while I was sleeping. (I don't even like them all that much.) I totally called him on it because the box was in the recycle and I talked to my Mom about it. It's good to know my husband isn't good at being sneaky though! It sounds like your appt was good overall. I hope your LO comes out with his head the right way!

Ash - How rude of that nurse! You'd think they could put in your chart that you don't want to know the sex or leave it blank. I hope she didn't ruin the surprise for you! March 16th will be here before you know it!

Sassy - I haven't even started to think about packing a bag yet! I barely have DH painting the nursery! Ugh - I feel so behind since getting sick!

[Rubystar]

Ok. All is well in the world. DH got me Chili's to Go and some ice cream. I was soooooo hungry!!!!

Megs- are you thinking about changing your babe's bedding theme? Have you had ice cream sandwiches with chocolate chip cookies? Ohmygosh! The calories are through the roof but they are sooo yummy!

Sassy- what flavor drink did u get for your GD test?

[sassycassie1984]

Ruby - Orange...I'm hoping it will go over well since I like Orange Crush, but I've heard fruit punch is the most tolerable. Glad DH anticipated your food needs successfully! I've had a couple of those moments!

Megs - I would not be able to control myself with all of those ice cream sammiches!

Ash - Some people! I hope the surprise isn't ruined and that she was just making a guess. I would be so upset if I had made it that long without knowing. I almost cried when my sister called and ruined the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (she read the epilogue and told me about it knowing I HATE it when people give up the ending) when it came out!

AFM - I think we have finally decided on our bedding!

[ldarolyn]

Well I don't officially move over her until tomorrow but have been checking in the past few days.

Ruby- I dont remember being especially grumpy towards then end but hoping that the end is near for you. I know some women go intolabor shortly after losing their mucous plug, so my fingers are crossed for you.

Ash- I hope that nurse was just making small talk with you. I wonder whether docs write in the charts whether you are having a boy or girl. I would think that if you worked with pregnant women on a regular basis you wouldnt assume/guess/inform women of what they are having. Glad the NST went well and everything is looking good.

Meg- It would be so hard to resist all of those icecream sandwiches. They are my abolute favorite. I havent been craving sweets this pregnancy and havent really been eating any, but I went grocery shopping after reading your post and I have to admit I di buy some :D.

Sassy- I love the rocket bedding you picked out. That stinks thatyou have to fast prior to your GD test, I hope your appt is earlier in the morning. It is strange how different docs have different requirements.

AFM- Time seems like it is flying by. It is hard to believe that I will be 27wks tomorrow. DS who is 4 is so adorable. He is always asking what baby sister is doing, talking to my stomach, trying to feel her kick, and loves to go shopping for her. He doesnt even ask for anything for him when we go out, which is unusual. I had saved all of his old clothes in case we had another boy and planned on selling them on craigslist if not. So sun I spent 3 hrs sorting through all of his old clothes by sizes and now I justneed to wash and post the listings. We got the rest of our furniture and have everything set up. All the clothes are in the drawers, I just need to wash them closer to my due date. Now we just need to get some accessories for the walls and we are set. I have been pretty tired recently but I think it is just all the stress from work, along with working nights this time around.

[megs&david]

Ida- sorry I passed on a craving to you, lol!! I'm glad your DS is so excited. I'm not sure Abby completely gets it yet. But she loves looking at baby toys at the store for her brother and loves all the tiny little clothes. Hopefully both our little ones will be still excited when these babies come!

sassy- cute bedding!!!

Ruby- so glad you got food! LOL! It makes a huge difference. How are the contractions today? yes, I decided to change my bedding. I posted on the preggo boards, but I was debating about what to do since Abby and baby will share a room. So I've decided to go with chocolate brown with light blue and light pink. I like the blue so much better than the green I was going to go with and I think it will help the room look more put together. Here's the bedding I want- except I would do a blue breathable bumper and the polka dot sheets- https://www.target.com/Luxe-Blue-Baby-Bedding-Collection/dp/B004F1NLJ2/ref=sc_qi_collection_item

Pink- LOL! I think my dh has already gained more weight than I have! I get a craving (usually for something not healthy) and he eats it right along with me. He was the same way with Abby. With her I could not get enough chocolate frosties from Wendy's and dh always ate one with me! He just can't help himself!

AFM, We went on our tour of the new birthing center last night. It's so beautiful and peaceful! It seriously felt like you were walking into a really nice spa! It made me nervous and excited at the same time being up there! But I'm glad we went b/c it helps me to know what my surroundings will look like when I think about my labor and delivery. There was a 16 year old girl in the tour that was pg. I kept thinking about how she should be on 16& pregnant! Her boyfriend was such a tool! Dh and I had to laugh b/c when the lady was showing us the bed in the birthing suite and brought out the bar that attaches to the bottom of the bed and this girl was like freaking out. She thought everything was gross.

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - That 16 yo touring the birthing center with you sounds like she should be on 16 & pregnant! If she thinks the bed was gross isn't she going to be surprised come birthing time? lol I am pretty sure my DH has gained more weight than me since I've been pregnant too. After I've been sick I have only gained like 7 lbs this whole pregnancy. I have GD though and have been really good about what I eat and when to give into cravings. A chocolate frostie was sounding so good a few weeks ago!

Ida - Yay for being in the 3rd trimester! Your son sounds too cute worrying about his baby sister! Since you're getting rid off all DS old clothes does that mean you aren't having any more babies after this one?

Sassy - Super cute bedding! I love the blue and green together!

Ruby - Now you have me craving Chili's chicken crispers! Mmm!

AFM - My crib came today! I was really surprised because my MIL ordered it on Friday night and it was supposed to arrive between the 10th and 14th. But now it's in my living room because the baby's room is getting painted this weekend. I am so excited!!! Of course all of the matching furniture is out of stock in all the Target's in our area because it was all on sale last week. But I have rain checks for when it comes in. DH & I have our baby prep class tonight from 6:30 - 9 p.m. We get to learn how to bathe a baby and diaper and all that fun stuff! Definitely feeling better today! :)

[Rubystar]

Hi All!

Megs- that bedding is cute! Can't wait til you post pics of the finished product; which leads me to my next question... because baby's crib will be in your room for a bit will you wait awhile to finish the room? Is Abby excited to share her space? I'm kinda wanting an ice cream sandwich, I'm blaming you! :D Wow- that 16 year old on your birthing tour is in for a rude awakening if she thinks the bed is gross...! Ahh, I wish you guys were giving birth at the same time so you could keep us updated on her nutty outlook!

Pink- How many weeks is your parenting class?

Ida- Keep those fingers crossed... I could def use all the help I can get! You must be exhausted working nights! What kind of work do you do?


AFM- I'M STILL HERE! GRRRRRRRRRRRR! I have an appointment in the morning. I am going to cry my eyes out if he says there is no progress. But there must be progress, right? With contractions and bleeding and mucus plug missing....?? People keep calling me and asking how I'm feeling and I'm one step away from chucking my phone at the wall....

[ldarolyn]

Ruby- That would be one way to get rid of the phone calls, lol. Hoping you made progress and you will be holding your little one soon. I am a nurse in the NICU. Normally I dont "mind" working nights but doing it while pregnant and staying up with the kiddos because we dont do daycare is seriously draining me.

Pink- Yay for furniture! It is so exciting seeing the room come together. It will be hard waiting on the other pieces but it will give you something to look forward to. Have fun at your class tonight.
This is our last baby :(. It makes everything bittersweet because I know it is the last time I get to experience it all. But 3 kids will be enough and we really felt like we were pushing our luck with wanting another child, after DS got sick and had a liver transplant we kind of feel like we should be forever greatful and not expect more.

Megs- I LOVE that bedding, I am kind of partial because it looks almost exactly like the bedding on our bed (DH and me). The only differece is we have a few more stripes of brown going around the outside. Glad your tour went well and you like the place. Our hospital opened a new unit within the past year and it is like a spa with your own jacuzzi and I think rain shower. Is it strange that I can't wait to go in so I can give birth, lol.

[megs&david]

Ruby- Oh I hate those calls at the end. I kinda freaked out on my mom for calling everyday when I was preggo with Abby! I would just not answer the phone! Hang in there! Yeah, we will wait just a while to paint the room and change Abby's bedding. I just wanted to get things figured out so that we don't end up having to buy baby bedding twice! The 16 year old is due 2 weeks before me. I guess you never know! Sorry about the ice cream sandwiches! I am proud of myself for only eating 1.5 yesterday, lol! If you lived closer you could come get a bunch! Can't wait to hear about your appt tomorrow! I'm sure there are changes!!!

pink- frosties are horrible for you! My sis had GD when she was pg and she looked it up. They were like eating 5 ice cream sandwiches! That kinda puts it into perspective!! Glad you are doing so well on your diet! I've been eating really well for meals, but for snacks all I crave are sweets lately! I'm up 16 pounds- but I guess that's pretty good and still on the low side! yay for your crib! That's awesome. What color are you painting?

Not much here. My belly must be getting bigger b/c it's itching horrible today right under my belly button. I've been putting on tons of lotion and it's not helping! I don't have any stretch marks yet, so I really hope my belly doesn't get a huge growth spurt and cause that to happen! (I guess if it does though, it's totally worth it!) Tonight I'm going to finish washing and putting baby's laundry away. It's so fun!

[Tink]

Ash- just wanted to say that the nurse was probably just making small talk. I didn't know gender for either of mine and all they wrote on the chart under gender was "normal" (as in the parts were normal looking on u/s). Lighthouse had twins a few months before I had Annalyn and a nurse made a comment to her about how excited is she to be having one of each (she didn't know their genders either). Turned out the nurse was making small talk because Lighthouse had 2 girls. People just say stupid things sometimes. Anyway...there's a 50% chance the nurse is wrong ;)

[AshS789]

Hello all! Just wanted to quickly check in and say hello. I just read that right before you go into labor you start to either have extreme exhaustion or a sudden burst of energy. I am definitely experiencing extreme exhaustion. I get home from work, eat dinner, and seriously went to bed and fell asleep. My bed is definitely calling my name.

But, I just wanter to say thanks to everyone for making me feeling better about what the nurse said. I am fairly positive that she was just making small talk and that she really didn't know. Like you mentioned Tink, I don't even think it is mentioned in my chart, I don't even know if my dr knows! Either way, it will still be a surprise, now it will just be a surprise on whether or not the nurse was right!

Crossing my fingers for you Ruby! Can't wait to hear the update!

Glad to hear everyone else is doing great! Welcome Ida!

[sassycassie1984]

megs - That is actually the bedding that DH and I originally agreed on but we've decided to go a different direction now hence the rocket ships! It is such a pretty blue, but it's already going on clearance at our Target. DH also decided he really wanted to paint the room blue instead of tan (which we would've painted if we got the Luxe bedding). Hopefully we get that done during my spring break in a week and 2 days!

[Pinkturtledove]

Ruby - Good luck at your appt tomorrow! I can imagine those calls are super annoying! Hopefully you'll be having that baby soon! Our class was a one time class. DH & I are also taking a baby CPR class next week. And after our class was over DH & I went to Chili's so I could get my chicken crispers! (Since you totally put them in my head!) lol :p

Megs - I didn't have a frostie, but I was really craving something sweet. And chocolatey! I named a bunch of things that night, hostess cupcakes, a frostie, cookies, all kinds of things. I'm not normally a chocolate person. My weakness is candy but I haven't really had any this pregnancy. I also keep craving waffles and I am not really a waffle/pancake breakfast food person. Weird what you crave, isn't it? We are painting our nursery "seaside sand" a very light beige color. We bought the Up and Away Winnie the Pooh bedding at Target. It is mostly blues and hunter green. So we went neutral on the walls. Hope your belly itches have gone away!

Ida - I think 3 kids is a good number. I thought this was only your 2nd baby. My DH wants to have 3. I am thinking 2 will be good. I know we'll have a big discussion about it at some point. I told DH if I am going to be a SAHM he needs to make a 6 figure income for us to have 3 kids. So I think that bought me some time!

Ash - Maybe you'll be going into labor soon! I hadn't heard that about getting a burst of energy or being exhausted before labor. I had heard about having to go to the bathroom a lot (cleaning out your bowels, sorry if TMI anyone). March 16th is only a week away now though. Should we start taking bets on who will go first? You or Ruby? :)

AFM - Our class was interesting. Lots of useful knowledge. They really, really pushed breastfeeding, which I am all for but they really jammed it down our throats tonight. It's like we get it breastfeeding is best, but you know some people have a really hard time producing milk and I think you'll make them feel really bad if you make them think they are a horrible person for not breastfeeding. And also in the folder we got it really said: "You should NEVER, NEVER, NEVER shake your baby." Now don't you think most people who have taken the time out of their day and had to pay to come to this class are most likely not the people that are going to shake their baby? It just annoys me how stupid people are and have to really be told not to shake their baby. And also apparently people have to be told not to tie their baby into the crib. WTH? Me and DH looked at each other like really? Luckily DH kept me laughing because when the teacher was talking about shaking the baby, DH leaned over to me and said "write that down." lol

[megs&david]

Pink- I was with my sister when she was getting discharged from the hospital with my nephew. The nurse had to have a 30 min "class" with her before they could leave the hospital. They were saying things like "you should call 911 if your baby is blue b/c that's not normal!" She also talked about how you need to make sure you feed your baby, not leave your baby home alone, use a carseat, etc. It just seemed funny. They made us watch a shaken baby syndrome video before we could take Abby home! It was actually pretty funny b/c they had actor shaking fake babies! But I guess there are some people that are just clueless b/c otherwise they wouldn't have to say anything!

Sassy- I hope we are able to get all the bedding before they get rid of it!!! My shower is in 2 weeks so hopefully we can get stuff at the shower and still have time to get the rest after the shower! I am having a hard time with the crib skirt. It says unavailable! Eeek. I suppose I can always find another skirt that will match but that one is so cute!

Ida- I know, I'm kinda excited too. That's how some of the rooms are in ours too. I'm just hoping I don't go into labor when a ton of other people do so I can for sure get a good room! The other rooms all have deep soaking tubs, but not the whirlpool tub! I didn't know this was your 3rd either! We're thinking this will be our last. I really wanted 3 but we just can't do fertility treatments ever again. It's too draining and too hard. So our plan is just to think of this as our last and if it happens naturally we will be so surprised! Dh was saying the other day that he won't even know what it's like to BD without TTC or being pg!

Nothing really new here. I finished washing baby's clothes last night. Now I just need to get the rest put away and organized. I'm getting so anxious to meet this little one (but at the same time it makes me sad to not be pregnant anymore!). It doesn't feel like I'm nearing the end! Besides horribly sore muscles in my nether regions I've been feeling pretty good!

[Rubystar]

Sassy- I had the orange flavored juice too. I had it super cold (no ice) and I chugged it. It tasted like super thick orange pop and not awful. I really liked your bedding! All of you with cute themes are making me want to decorate again!

Megs- Glad you are feeling well still (besides the nether region pain, of course). How are your loads of baby laundry going? Do you have a favorite outfit? DH asks me all the time what I look forward to the most with our son and I keep telling him that I can't wait to dress him! lol, I'm such a nerd! I watched an episode of 16 and pregnant last night.. those girls are too much but I was thinking of the one on your tour!

Pink- haha you're funny with the chicken crispers craving! Glad you got it satisfied!! We did our lamaze class in one, 8 hour class, it was a pain!!! How is DH feeling about changing diapers?? Mine "thinks" he is ready but he has never changed a diaper in his life... I'm a bit worried for him.

Ash- How are you feeling today? I get so nervous/excited when I don't see you on here for awhile. I've started to stalk your fb page to see if baby has come early! I hear ya about being exhausted, sometimes I feel like a truck ran me over and I'm stuck to the couch...

Ida- I would feel so conflicted if I was you! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be around all the new cute babies but would be so unhappy being up so late. Hope you get lots of naps in during the day!


AFM- I've decided I'm always going to be pregnant. Baby is comfortable and happy and who am I to kick him out of his home?! HA! That being said, who can guess how my appointment went today?? Anyone?? I'm dialted 1/2 cm. My doctor thinks I will deliver ON my due date.. I'm thinking that Megs and I are going to deliver together :-) I almost cried when he told me that I'm barely dilated... I feel so defeated! BUT on a positive note... I'm going to embrace this. He is happy and that's all I want for me little one. After my appointment I went to my parents house and they took DH and I out for lunch. The waitresses "oooooo-ed and ahhhh-ed" over me and told me how great I look, for being so pregnant. I know they were being kind but it was nice to hear because I was just explaining to DH that I'm tired of feeling so big and sloppy.

I'm off to go make a bunch of meals to freeze for baby's arrival. I love the way my house smells when I cook...

[megs&david]

Ash- you should add me as your friend on FB! I'm under Meghan Gilbert Hewitt. Then I can stalk your FB page too! :) Hope you are doing okay!

Ruby- 1/2 cm is still progress!!! And you WILL have your baby first! I'm only 34 weeks! You won't be pg for another 6 weeks! LOL! You will have him when you least expect it. With Abby, I had a horrible, emotional day at work and I felt so grumpy and just cried all day. That night I went to bed feeling like I was going to be overdue. The next morning I got up to pee and my water broke! I was so surprised! Hang in there!

[Pinkturtledove]

Ruby - Sorry you were only dilated 1/2 cm. I know you're anxious to meet your new baby! I feel like I still have 2 months before I am even any where close to being done! I don't think my DH will be bad about diapers. He has 3 nephews and has had some practice with them. I was kinda surprised last night when they said the baby poop tends to get all the way up baby's back. I didn't ever think about that! And the teacher said if you're having a boy, you will get peed on. It just happens. The things you really don't think about before having a baby!

Megs - I am so jealous of you washing all the baby clothes. I can't wait until I get to start washing and putting everything away! Sorry about your sore muscles - they don't sound fun at all!

AFM - I called around to a bunch of Target's today and the one by us had 1 diaper changer in stock, so I sent DH over as soon as he got off work and we got it! The box looked like it had been opened so I made DH put it together right away! lol Another Target on the other side of town has 1 glider in stock but DH is scrubbing down the nursery walls tonight and puttying the walls tonight and hopefully doing the first coat of paint tomorrow night and then the second coat first thing Saturday morning. So I've got some nursery progress going! Yay! :p

My DH called me today to tell me his cousin and his wife, who have been trying for a year to get pregnant, got a positive test this morning. They aren't telling many people but they were so excited! They were kind of just letting what would happen, happen and if it didn't happen by the end of the year then then they were going to start seeing why they weren't getting pregnant. So not only are we having expecting, so is my SIL in April, DH's other cousin's wife is due in September and now this cousin's wife! It's a big baby boom in the family! :)

[AshS789]

Ruby - That's so funny! I totally stalk you as well on facebook. I just know one of these days I am going to open up facebook and you are going to be in labor! I can't wait! :) Sorry about your appointment though, I know you were hoping for more progress. Even though I have a date, I feel like I am going to be pregnant forever too! This baby seems way to comfortable! How have you been feeling? Are you sleeping any better?

Megs - I saw that you friended me on facebook, I'm so glad! Thanks for your comment on my huge belly! :) It would be fun if you, Ruby, and I had boys! Glad that you have been feeling good and that you were able to get the baby's clothes washed. Not too much longer til your shower, then you can really feel ready!

Pink - that's so fun that you and DH are getting the nursery ready. I loved doing that for DS! So nice that you were able to get the stuff you wanted from Target before they ran out. Also, great news about DH's cousin. It is so much fun to hear about other pregnant people when you are pregnant too!

Hello to everyone else!

AFM - nothing too exciting to report today. I think today was the hardest day of work I've had so far, only because I kept thinking of excuses to go home! I'm so over it! But, I kept myself busy, tried not to think about going home, and finally my day was over. Only one more day tomorrow, but I have a drs. appointment in the middle of the day so it won't feel so long. I'm looking forward to my appointment, but I am nervous. The baby doesn't seem to move as much, I'm constantly poking the baby to get it to move, so I am anxious to hear the heartbeat during my NST. I'm also nervous that my doctor is going to say, Ok, let's go have this baby! He keeps saying that all he needs is one little excuse and he will take the baby right then. I'm so excited for that, but at the same time, I like the idea of waking up next Wednesday morning knowing that I will meet the baby in just a couple hours. Seems much more relaxing! I have no reason to think that he will find a reason, but still!

[Rubystar]

Its 4:11 am. Been up since 2am. Of course, cereal was calling my name and I just had to nod my head in approval :)

Watched Sex in the City re runs and got kicked a few times, guess baby isn't a fan! Then I wondered: where are Merl and Oreo? Hope they are doing ok!!

[Oreosmom]

Ruby,
I am here, but I'm a lurker reading, but not posting much. I think Merl is the same. I'm just so busy all the time. I'm not running around anymore I cut that out at 24 weeks, but I still have projects going all the time. Actually everyone will be seeing a lot more of me and I may be able to even keep up on personals, because today is my first official day of half days at work. Thank goodness it only took my doc office a week to get me the paperwork and I've been dying all week to start this. I think I will be working till 11:30 everyday and then I'll be at home resting from 12-6 every day. I may switch the schedule around a little starting my rest time later if I need to go to a doc appt. or something else after work, but I'm commiting myself to the 6 hours my doc is recommending. I figure about 2 of the 6 hours I will take a nap, I've been so tired since I'm not sleeping well (I've actually been sleeping sitting up on the couch), it will be good to get a little nap in daily. Then the other 4 hours I can do projects, watch tv, get on here or whatever while resting. I'm so happy because I seriously need a "rest" time before the chaos of these babies hits me.

I can't believe you're almost to the end. I'm so excited for you. Before you know it you'll be holding that precious little baby. I've been getting more excited about it lately because DH is always wanting to feel the babies kick or talking to my tummy and I'm excited about our family being complete. I can't wait to see him with a baby, he's so funny and so clueless. When he holds someone elses baby he's always all stiff and won't move or anything....he's got a lot to learn!

Cereal at 4am really isn't my thing, but I have been noticing my stomach is hurting in the morning when I'm laying in bed, I think it's because I'm hungry and it's driving me crazy. Can't my hunger hold off till at least 5:30-6:00 when I get up!

Hey to everyone else. Hopefully I'll be posting personals later. I have a doc appt today though so that could throw off my resting time.

[AshS789]

Ruby - You still around? :) I think I was up with you last night. I read about your cereal craving and I wanted some too! That is the one thing I miss the most with my gd diet. Can't wait to start eating cereal in the morning! How are you feeling?

Oreo - so nice that you are starting your half days! A two hour nap every day sounds heavenly!

Hello to everyone else!

Today was a great day! Last day of work (I can't believe I made it this far!) and a good drs appointment. The baby was looking great and he moved my c-section to Monday! My mom is coming either tomorrow or Sunday and we have the weekend to get things ready. Yikes! Its actually time!

[Rubystar]

Ash- still here. Oh well.
SooO excited for you! Holy cow! What prompted the doctor to move your c-section to Monday? That's soon! I'm so happy for you!

Oreo- how was your rest? I look forward to seeing you more often on the boards!!


AFM- I'm still here. Just sore and ready to meet baby.

[AshS789]

Ruby - my doctor seems to be nervous about letting me go any farther. It was really interesting because during my appointment, he was like, everything is looking good so I don't see any reason to go any earlier than 39 weeks on Wednesday, even though I would really like to. I was fine with that. So, we leave and go get some lunch. Then I get a call from the doctor's office and the nurse told me that after thinking about it, the doctor contacted the perinatologist and they discuss that it would be okay to have the baby sooner. Then she proceeded to ask me if I wanted to come in right then and have the baby! Or I could wait until Monday. I panicked and said we will do on Monday, I wasn't quite ready for right then! (Now I am wishing I would have!) I think he is just anxious to get this baby out, especially after I told him the baby hasn't been moving as much as I am used too. I am hoping everything will go alright and it won't be too soon. It was so nice to go into labor earlier than my schedule C-section last time, because then I knew the baby was ready. This time around, I am nervous about it being too soon, but I am trusting my doctor that this is the best thing.

Today will be relaxing hopefully, but I want to get the house cleaned up, laundry done and put away. Also, I am on the hunt for girl scout cookies! I want to come home from the hospital with a few boxes of frozen Thin Mints in the freezer! :)

Hope everyone is doing well!

[Pinkturtledove]

Ash - How exciting to know Monday your baby will be here! I hope you enjoy your weekend and get everything done you want before you bring your LO home! Mmm thin mints... :p

Ruby - I am sorry you aren't getting much sleep. I had a hard time falling asleep last night. I think it was because I napped a little late in the day though. Luckily, it was Friday and I made DH stay up with me! lol

Oreo - I hope you are taking it easy girl! Hope your Dr. appt went well!

AFM - Not much going on. We are having some of our friends over for dinner and a game tonight. We are going to Target or WalMart to hopefully find a new game and get a few things. DH decided he might need some help with painting the nursery so two of his cousins are coming over Sunday to paint. I just want my nursery done so bad!!!

[melfab15]

Ash- so excited for to meet ur LO on Monday :)

[sassycassie1984]

In-laws are in town. Needless to say I've probably gained another 5 lbs from eating out today!

We went to a mega-consignment sale and DH's mom and g-ma got Jude some cute outfits. We also ended up getting some curtains for the nursery at Burlington Coat Factory.

The best deal of the weekend happened Friday night. We went to Lowes just to decide on a paint color and ended up finding a $5 can of paint on the mistakes/clearance rack. It was $33 and was 3/4 of a gallon. It is an awesome color - absolutely perfect! DH has one more coat of paint to put on and then I'll get some pics up.

We may or may not be getting some nursery furniture tomorrow. I am not sure what DH's mom and g-ma's plans are.

Ash - Congrats on getting to meet your LO on Monday!

[Rubystar]

Real quick: in labor. It happened soooo fast. Going from 5cm to 6cm was the worst. Keep ya posted...

Also... Ummmm. I'm really wanting some cereal.

[esarah]

Congrats! Good luck with the rest of it and I can't wait to hear how it all goes! I told you it could just happen out of nowhere! You are one of those lucky first time mama's that didn't go past her due date! SO happy for you! :)

[ldarolyn]

Ruby- YAY!!!! Can't wait to see pics. Hope your labor is quick and easy.

Sassy- That is awesome that you got such a great deal on the paint. It is always fun going shopping and getting things for the baby. DS (4) has me figured out. He loves to go to the store, so now he always asks if we can go to the store to buy something for baby sister, lol. When he wants a snack, he also says baby sister needs it, thinking if I cave in and eat it, I will let him have it.

pink- Hopefully they get the nursery done tomorow.

Ash- Only 2 more days and your LO will be here. Hope you find some girl scout cookies. We saw a table of them at the mall today and it was so hard to keep on walking past it.

Oreo- I hope you are catching up on some rest now that your hours are reduced. You definitely need to get it now while you can.

AFM- Not much going on. We are trying to figure out if we are able to stain or paint our rocker/glider. DH says no because he said it is not real wood but we need to figure something out because it is pine colored and her furniture is espresso. It does not go with the room at all. Otherwise I am just waiting for wed/thurs to get here so I can see the positions they will be posting, so I can over analyze the list for the next week before bidding starts.

Still trying to decide on a name. We have 1 possibility so far. DH really loves the name, he has for 4 or 5 yrs. It just started to grow on me the past month or two. To me it is a name that she would definitely have to look like so I am not willing to commit to it before birth. I told him we need a back up name just in case. That and my SIL came down a few weeks ago and started talking about names. I usually try to change the subject but let her continue talking anyway, just didnt give any input. Then she said well you better not name her .... because that is what I want to name my daughter. Mind you she just had a baby boy 3 months ago, is not looking to get pregnant any time soon, if at all, and who kows if she would be pregnant with a girl. I dont know what to do. Normally I would say who cares but his family loves to start drama, but then again if its not drama over this, it will just be over soething else later, so I dont know.

[Pinkturtledove]

Ruby - Congrats! Can't wait to see your LO and hear how everything went! :D

Sassy - Yay for shopping and getting great deals! I can't wait to see your nursery! DH will hopefully get ours painted tomorrow, but we still have a lot of other stuff to get before the room is done. :(

Ida - That sucks about your glider not matching the other baby furniture. Sorry about your SIL. Did she say the name you are thinking about? My SIL has "called" the name Katelyn Jean though she is currently pregnant with her 4th boy. I don't mind because I like other names if we ever get a girl. I hope your SIL doesn't start drama! Ick!

Ash - Did you find your thin mints? Me and DH went to Wal-Mart and out front were girl scouts with their cookies and it made me think of you! lol

AFM - We bought Bezzerwizzer for our game night and it was a lot of fun! DH bbq'd ribs and I made homemade mac n cheese (my Grandma's recipe - so good!) and I made a chocolate cherry cake with homemade fudge frosting - I had a tiny piece and it was really good. I also made some oreo pop's and they went over really well. Anyways I am off to crash into bed! Hope you girls are enjoying your weekend! :D

[Rubystar]

Hi all :) don't have time for personals but wanted to keep you posted...

Tobias was born at 12:30 am weighing 7lbs 6oz and is 19 inches long. I went out to lunch with my friend, came home around 3:00 and started having contractions right away. Got to the hospital around 7pm. Started pushing around 11pm. He would have come sooner but every time I pushed my belly growled; I wanted cereal!!

He is beautiful!

[esarah]

Congratulations! It sounds like things went pretty quickly for you. Can't wait to hear more and see pictures. I did see the one on facebook though. What a cutie! :)

[megs&david]

Ruby- so excited for you!!! I saw his picture on FB. What a cutie!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Ash- Tomorrow???? Wow, I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to find out what you are having! I'm really going to miss you and Ruby though! :( Hope you get lots done today and feel ready to have that baby tomorrow!!

[esarah]

Ash- Good luck tomorrow! I am sure it can't come soon enough but probably also feels too soon!

[merl]

Wow, had to go back so many pages, I'll try to catch up...

Ruby~congratulations!!! I'm here, like Oreo said, read alot, just don't post alot. Hardly anything new going on.

Pink~Ummm, I'm licking my lips for those ribs, and cake too just perrrfect.

Idarolyn~I do understand the need to take your time on baby names. Dh and I had names picked out since before we were preggo, once we did after abit we found the names were not applicable, we were able to decide at about 5 or 6 months, and it's amazing how fitting the names are now.

Sassy~ that sure sounds like a deal on the paint. That's what we call a "take it and run" deal. LOL

ASH~Wow, can't imagine how it feels to be at that point. Can one ever be ready? Don't worry, all will be well.

Oreo~hi, so happy you're getting some rest.

AFM~Nothing new, had my doc apt last week, as usual doc was more than pleased with progress. Baby's been moving harder making known the limbs are getting stronger... Now I'm finally starting to feel pregnant. Don't know if that makes sense. Those moments of fatigue, breathlessness and just plain out being stuffed.

One question.... is it normal that my breast never show any signs of having/leaking milk? I think that will b my ? next apt.

Hope I did not miss anyone, have a great day all.

[Pinkturtledove]

Ruby - LOL Did you get some cereal yet? Tobias sounds perfect! Can't wait to see him!

Merl - I am glad everything is moving along really well for you! I don't know about the breast question. Mine got heavier in the 1st tri for sure, but they don't seem (to me) to have gotten any bigger. I do find white "gunk" on my nipples from time to time.

Hello to everyone else!

[melfab15]

Ruby- congrats!!! Soundsnlike ur labor went smooth, so happy for you :)

Ps I need ur FB name so I can see your cutie's pic

[pugmom74]

Hi everyone!!! Hope you all are doing well and getting excited to meet your little ones!! I miss being over here,,,

Ruby-- Congrats on the birth of Tobias. LOVE his name!!

[Tink]

Congrats Ruby!!!! Love his name!

Ash- good luck!!!

[ldarolyn]

Ruby- Congrats!!! I think his name is adorable. Sounds like you had a nice labor. Can't wait to see pics

Pink- Yes, I forgot to mention that the name SIL "claimed" is the name that DH loves. I think if it comes down to it and I decide that I want that name, we will name her that. Its not like my friend who I've known for 12 years and has always said if I have a girl, I am going to name her Addison. I would never name my baby that, knowing for so many years that she wanted it. I know anyway that if its not drama over her name, it will just be something else later on, so i dont really care.

[megs&david]

ida- So sorry about the name drama. Dh's family is the same. They all try to give advice and I hate it. It's not their child to name!!! Just think of a couple names you like and decide when she is born. I'm sure it will all work out and if they create drama, oh well!!!

Pink- sounds like you were really busy making food! Now I want chocolate cherry cake- sounds super yummy!!!

merl- glad you had a great appt! I think the baby seems more real when they start moving all the time and you can touch your belly and feel a little leg or foot in there! I also hear you on the breathlessness! This baby is up so much higher than Abby was and I feel like I can hardly breathe sometimes- not to mention the rib kicks!

pug & Mel- I miss you both over here! :)

Ruby- LOVING all the pics of Tobias on FB. Hope you've gotten some cereal!

Ash- I know I already said this, but good luck again! Hope you can post sometime tomorrow! I'm going to be stalking here and FB! can't wait to hear if you are pink or blue!!! My guess is still blue! (also, I can't believe Ruby beat you!!!)

AFM, We had a really busy weekend. We had 7 toddlers here yesterday for Abby's birthday. It went really well, but I was so exhausted. Thankfully dh let me lay down for a couple hours yesterday! Also, I think that I've finally hit the "uncomfortable stage." Which I guess is a good thing b/c otherwise I think I would be too sad to be done being pg! I just feel like I can't get comfortable no matter how I sit/lay, I can't breathe well, and I've been getting really bad heartburn. Tomorrow I'm 35 weeks, so I'm getting closer! Hopefully only a few more weeks! (that just seems unreal!) I know I've done this before but I've started to get more and more nervous about going into labor!

[melfab15]

Megs- I miss you guys too. It's always hard starting on a new board.

[Carolinagirl]

I'm so excited to be joining everyone over here!! I can't believe I'm in the 3rd tri already!

Ruby-Congratulations on your new little boy!!

Ash-good luck today!

merl-totally normal not to be having any signs of leakage, I didn't with my ds. But boy after I delievered it was a whole other story. :)

pink-yumm, that cake sounds delicious! how is your nursery coming along?

sassy-you got some great deals!! Did you end up getting any furniture?

Ida-If dh and you love the name I'd definitely go with that name. Like you said who knows if she'll ever have another baby and then its only a 50% chance she'll have a girl. By then she may even like another name better.

Oreo-how are you doing? Have you been able to get in all your required rest time? How is your nursery coming along?

Megs-Hi!

Hi to everyone else!

afm-I had a great weekend, I suprised DH for his 30th bday Saturday by having 3 of his close friends and their wives meet us at one of his favorite restraunts. He was so surprised, he really didn't have a clue! Finally got one over on him. We went bowling afterwards...I only made it 1.5 games and I was give out and had to just sit and watch the rest of the time. I swear I can't do much anymore without giving out in an hour or so...its crazy!! I guess this is just the beginning though. :p

[sunflowergirls]

Hi, Ladies! I hope everyone is doing well.

Carolina- Congrats on third tri!

Megs- Happy belated birthday to your little girl. It sounds like she had a lovely birthday party. And congrats on 35 weeks! You're getting so close!

Merl- you and I are at the same place in our pregnancies, and my breasts haven't shown any signs of having milk. No leakage. I didn't have any leakage with my first pregnancy either--it ended so early, but I still had no trouble getting my milk to come in.

Ruby- Congratulations on the birth of your little boy!

As for me, I'm just chugging along (thankfully!). I'm still getting the 17P shots, but I'm terribly upset by the news that the shots will go from $10 to $1,500 per shot because the FDA granted a monopoly to one pharmaceutical company (KV pharmaceuticals). The brand name is Makena, and I'm so irritated by the link between Makena and the March of Dimes. Anyway, I don't have many more shots left, but I can't imagine that I would get insurance coverage if DH and I decide to have another pregnancy. At this point, I'm think we're done, but who knows how I'll feel about it in a year or two! Other than that, I don't have any complaints. I get contractions at times, but nothing too painful or too frequent.

[Pinkturtledove]

Sunflowers - The news about the cost of the 17P shots is ridiculous! Hopefully in a year or two they will come back down in price or someone else will make something. You never know!

Carolina - Yay! Congrats on joining the 3rd trimester! How awesome you got to surprise your DH for his bday! Last year my DH turned 30 and I threw him a "totally awesome" 80's themed party. We rented a roller skating rink for a couple hours and it was a blast! This year our son could be born close to or on his bday (May 30th). The nursery is coming along well. Dh and his cousin got 2 coats on the walls and DH just needs to do a second coat on the "cut in" work and then the trim. So hopefully the crib will go up soon! :D

Megs - Abby's party sounds like it was a lot of fun! Sorry you are getting into the uncomfortable stage. But you don't have very long left! My SIL who is pregnant with baby #4 told me she is nervous about her delivery even on baby #4. I think it's just natural to worry about everything going smoothly.

Ash - Thinking about you today! :)

Hi to everyone else!

AFM - Well like I said the nursery got 2 coats of paint and DH just needs to do the 2nd coat of the "cut in" work then do the trim. We also aren't sure what to do about the baseboards in terms of painting. They are very thin and the carpet in that room is pretty new and covers most of them so my thought is since they are dark wood and the carpet is brown, we just leave them. Plus we rent this house so it isn't like it's our house. It is my MIL's house though. So I don't know.

We also are going to rent a steam cleaner and clean the carpet in the room really good. Hopefully, we'll get everything done in the next few weeks. Spring time is just the busiest time of the year. It's when we have our really nice weather before it gets scorching hot. Next Saturday all 3 of our nephews are having their "opening day" for little league and Sunday we are touring the birthing suites at our hospital.

Tomorrow I have a 28 week u/s to check on the baby. Thursday we are taking a baby CPR class and Friday is a Dr. appt. So we have a busy week ahead of us. I feel like we are running out of time! Plus our baby shower invites are going out next weekend! So much to do!

The chocolate cherry cake is so easy to make girls. It only has 4 ingredients! A chocolate fudge cake mix, 2 eggs, a 21 oz. can of cherry pie filling and 1 tsp. of vanilla. Beat the eggs together in a big mixing bowl, add the vanilla and cherry pie filling and mix it all together. Then add in the cake mix little by little - to really get it incorporated - the batter gets very thick. Then bake at 375 degrees. Mine took about 40 minutes in two round cake pans. I wouldn't recommend the homemade fudge frosting, it was delicious but, I think a can of chocolate frosting would have been much better.

[AshS789]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes!!

I'm happy to announce that baby BOY Harmor was born this morning at 10:24 am! Still haven't totally decided on a name but we have narrowed it down. I won't go into a lot of details right now, but he was 9 lbs 14 ozs and 20.5 inches long. They weren't kidding when they said he was going to be big!

Ill keep you updated and hopefully post a pic soon. He is having some trouble with his blood sugars being too low and they might have to do an iv, but I'm trying to stay positive.

He is abolutely gorgeous and is such a snuggle bug already!

[esarah]

Congratulations, Ashley! Hoping they don't have to put an IV in but if they do it will be best. There were a lot of "sugar babies" (as they called them in the NICU) in the NICU when Luke was there and some were just there for hours and some for a day or two but they were all fine after a short time. Hopefully it won't even come to that though.
So fun that he is snuggly! I love snuggling my little guy. It's amazing to me that my due date was this Thursday and my little guy is only 6 lbs 8 oz right now! He's supposed to be bigger!

[pugmom74]

It *is* hard starting on a new board... so I'll just get pregnant again and stay here!!! (just joking... I'm pretty sure 4 is our limit.)

[Pinkturtledove]

Congrats Ash! Your little guy sounds adorable! Can't wait to see him! :D

[megs&david]

Congrats Ash! I've been checking and checking all day!!! So happy your little boy is here!!! how fun that me, you and Ruby are all having boys!!! Hope everything works out with his blood sugar and that it normalizes soon. What a big boy- can you imagine having him VBAC? So excited for you!!!!

[sassycassie1984]

WOW! A lot has happened since Saturday! Congratulations to the two new little guys that entered the world! Ruby and Ash, hope you guys are recovering well!

Ruby - LOVE Tobias' name!

Ash - Can't wait to find yours out!

Ida - I'm with the others and you. Definitely not worth sweating!

Carolina - Good to see you over here!

Pink - Sounds like we are both finally making progress on our nurseries!

Megs - Can't believe you're almost there!

Merl - Mine are heavier but I am not leaking anything. I think it's normal either way (leaking OR not leaking) just depends on the individual.

AFM - We DID end up getting nursery furniture! We almost didn't because Wal Mart didn't carry the set we had decided on in the store anymore, BUT we ended up finding a new set that was even better (it converts) for $10 more. The furniture looks humongous in our tiny nursery room and I'm still trying to figure out where I want to put stuff but the paint is finished and the furniture is put together!

I still need to:
*Put pictures up
*Get a mattress and bedding
*I just found out a friend of mine will give me her DS's changing pad (practically new) for free which means I still need a cover
*We're thinking of a small glider and ottoman in the corner
*Get a floor lamp
*Baby-proof (a cord tie so the cord isn't hanging by the changing table, outlet plugs, etc)
*Hang Curtains (we have them, but DH didn't get them up today).

[Pinkturtledove]

Sassy - I really like your furniture. It looks like the same color as mine. How big is your nursery? I think mine is kind of small about 10 1/2 feet by 9 1/2 feet. I am getting worried all my furniture isn't all going to fit!

DH's co-worker was getting rid of their baby stuff and gave us their co-sleeper. I didn't even know DH had gotten it until he brought it in the house. I was kind of hesitant but once DH put it up, it is in really great condition and fits next to our bed so nicely, I think we will keep it. So I can cross the pack n play off my list of things to buy and save the $150 for something else. Probably diapers! :p

[sassycassie1984]

Pink - YAY for deals!

Does anyone know what Ash decided to name her baby boy?

[Carolinagirl]

sunflower-oh no! You don't have any shots left! What did your ob say? Do they have another option for you to get you through the rest of your pregnancy. I absolutely hate that this company has done this, it just isn't right!!

Pink-wow, sounds like a very busy week and weekend for you and dh! How did your u/s go today? It sounds like your nursery is coming along nicely! I can't wait to see it once its finished! Your dh 30th bday party sounds awesome! That would be so much fun!! It'd definitely bring me back to the old days. :) I'm definitely going to have to try that cake recipe....it just sounds sooo good!

Ash-Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more and find out what you named your little guy!

sassy-yay!! So glad you were able to get your furniture! So exciting! Looks like your nursery is coming along as well...it won't be too much longer until its done.

afm-I'm going to get my 1 hour gtt done in the morning. I'm so not looking forward it. :( Hopefully I'll pass and won't have to do the 3 hour one.

[sassycassie1984]

Carolina - My 1 hour GTT is in the a.m. tomorrow too! I am not looking forward to driving while trying to down the glucola before my appointment. I may leave a little bit earlier and just drink it in the parking lot of my midwife's office! :-/

Sunflowers - One of the mom's in the 2nd tri (I think Maelan) was able to get a prescription for the rest of her pregnancy before the April 1st cease and desist deadline for compound pharmacies. Her insurance and OB were both on board so that she could get the remaining weeks at $10/shot.

[megs&david]

Ash has on FB that his name is Finn Collins born 03/14/11 10:24 am, 9 lbs 14 ozs, 20.5 inches long. He is absolutely adorable. So is little Tobias (Ruby's baby). Ruby got to go home today, hopefully she will post her birth story soon!

And now I'm next! I can't wait!!!! Everyone keeps saying how close I am but it really doesn't feel like that! I got my packing list made yesterday and picked up a few things from the store. I made a to-do list for dh that I told him had to be done in the next 2 weeks- which included fixing a few things, cleaning the car, installing baby's car seat base! Now I just need to start packing. I also made lists for Abby's grandparents with her schedule and what she eats, etc. I feel much more prepared now. Now i just need my shower to get here so then I can organize all that and get what we don't have yet!

sassy- yeah for furniture!!! Also, you don't need to plug the outlets yet. You won't have to do that until your baby gets mobile. So we didn't end up doing it until Abby was about 5 months old. Even then she never messed with them. We didn't even bother doing it when we moved to this house!

pink- yeah for the co-sleeper. My sister is giving me hers. We didn't bother to bring up our pack n play. Although I may use it outside some- Abby will be outside playing a lot this summer. Ours came with a bug net (it was my SIL's PNP which saved us a lot of money with Abby).

Carolina- have you made any progress on your nursery lately?

Carolina & Sassy- good luck with your GTT's tomorrow. I just skipped the one hour and went straight to the 3 hour. My dr told me it was fairly common for women with PCOS to fail the 1 hour. Hope you both pass though!! The 3 hour is so not fun!

Sunflower- glad to see you over here!! So sorry about the shots. That really stinks. It's so unethical for a company to hike the price like that just because they can. you would think they know they could be endangering the lives of little babies by doing that!!! Hope your insurance pays for it!!!

[sassycassie1984]

megs - The sad thing about the pharmaceutical company jacking the prices up like that was they said they are still saving people money by forcing them to pay $1500/shot because the costs of preterm babies in the NICU skyrockets to $100,000 or more compared to the "low" cost of an average $30,000 for shots per pregnancy to prevent preterm birth...

I wanted to do a *face palm* Seriously?!!!!!

Thanks for the info on Ash's baby! Now I can update the Pregnancy thread!

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - How's it feel to be next? I bet you feel like you have a million things to do before the baby comes! I need to start making lists for me and DH.

Ash - Cute name! :)

Carolina & Sassy - Good luck with your GTT's tomorrow! I am sure you guys will pass! :)

AFM - Ok weird day. I ate my lunch (with my lunch insulin) and 20 minutes later I felt really shaky. I took my blood and it was 58! I ran and drank some apple juice and ate 2 cheese sticks as well as the last piece of cake. I took my blood like 10 minutes later and it was 86. It was very strange! We went to our u/s and after I checked my blood and it was 77, so DH & I went to my favorite mexican restaurant, that I have not had since I found out I have GD. I didn't even take my dinner insulin and checked my blood after dinner and it was 113. It's supposed to be under 120. So I don't know what is going on! Luckily, tomorrow is the day I turn in my numbers to my diabetic nurse, so hopefully we can figure this out.

My u/s was interesting. We got a really good tech. Baby was laying kind of sideways in my uterus with his back to her. So I am watching her take measurements then while she is doing his head I see it says his head is measuring 30 weeks 2 days! I asked her if that was right and she said she isn't done yet, don't look at anything until she is all done. So I sat there she finishes and yup his head is measuring 30 weeks 2 days! OMG! After she was done the Dr. who was looking at the pictures came in and said "so his head is measuring a little ahead but the rest of him is perfect!" I think she could tell I looked worried because she said are you having a c-section? And I said I have no idea. She asked if I've had one and I said no, it's my first baby and she was kind of like "oh that's too bad because if you've had a c-section you can kind of choose to have one again!" What?!? That didn't make me feel much better. She did say since his head is bigger than his body, if his head fits the rest of him will be no problem coming out! What?!? That really didn't make me feel any better! I am so scared my little guy is going to tear my poor woo-ha apart! :p His HB was 153 so that was good. And the Dr. seemed impressed that he is perfect in size since I have GD, she said she could tell I am sticking to the GD diet. But I am so freaked out about his ginormous head now!

Other wise I am feeling pretty good. I think my form of nesting is in baking. I am so into baking these days. My Food Network Magazine came in the mail today and Sandra Lee has a new baking cookbook out and some of the recipes are in the magazine. So I ordered her new book on amazon and have like 4 baking projects I want to try out for my baby shower. I am kind of ready for this day to be over!

[megs&david]

pink- don't freak out yet. Our little guy's head was measuring a bit big too. The tech even told me he had a larger head (of course the rest of him was measuring a bit big too). But then the next u/s everything looked perfect. so it could be that his body just hasn't caught up in the most recent growth spurt! Try not to worry! My friend had 2 babies with huge heads. They measured over 99% and the dr had to send them both to get u/s on their heads after birth to make sure everything was normal.(everything was fine but they have HUGE heads!) With the first one she only tore a little and the 2nd baby she didn't tear at all. So there is hope!!!

It IS weird to be next! But I honestly dont' feel like the end is that close! LOL! At least it's our 2nd so we have all the big stuff. We just need bedding, blankets, hats in boy colors! Oh and I REALLY need to get a baby book!!!

Sassy- that's so stupid. That's not even logical to me. Some of those babies may still end up in the NICU!

[sassycassie1984]

Pink - I got my Food Network mag too! DH said I was definitely pregnant because the pimiento cheese sandwiches sounded good and Bobby Flay's suggestion to top a burger with the spread sounded even better! I absolutely HATE pimiento cheese and now since this magazine came I can't stop thinking about it!!

I also want to make the microwave fudge. It sounded so easy!

[esarah]

I have had three preemies and I am so angry about the P-17 injections going up so much. My kids first 1-2 days in then NICU were over $30k easy but I had the P-17 injection with my 31 weeker and had a few with my 34 weeker who tried to come at 26 weeks. I ended up being allergic with my baby who was born 6 weeks ago and used progesterone suppositories and they seemed to actually help me more then the shots did. Anyway, my 33 weeker's bills were over $600k for 3 weeks in the NICU, my 31 weeker's bill were over $1 mil for 6 weeks in the NICU and I am still getting statements for my 34 weekers 4 week stay in the NICU. He came home 2 weeks ago. So far we have had $360k in statements for him. Yeah, if the shots lengthen the amount of time in the womb they certainly reduce the amount of money spent on a NICU stay. It's ridiculous that the shots went up so much! :(

Pink- Measurements can be off some and you would be amazed what the female body can do! For me, I was able to avoid tearing by avoiding the epidural and being up moving and letting gravity do a lot of the work and then I didn't push my body worked the baby down and out with the help of gravity and just knowing what to do. I have had friends who have had babies with very big heads (and bodies for that matter) who have done the same and not tore at all or tore just a little. I am talking 10 lbs babies! Don't let the doctor's scare you. Honestly, some of them would prefer to do a c-section because it's easy to schedule and more money. OBs are surgeons and they are taught to cut. Don't let them scare you! Have faith in that body of yours! :)

[melfab15]

Pink- I was told my baby's head was gonna be huge but they were wrong and I stressed about nothing! Hang in there

[JE1014]

Hi Ladies! Sorry I'm board stalking....but I miss being pregnant so much!

PinkTD - I have to pipe in here with 2 words..... Perineal Massage. I had husband help me with it the last 5 weeks of my pregnancy and didn't have a tear or need a stitch afterwards. It's not fun, but it was sooooo worth it. And also remember....the US measurements are just an estimate. Anna's head was measuring 2 weeks ahead probably around 30 weeks and when she was born, her head was only in the 50% percentile.

As for all the GT testers....good luck! but don't be freaked if you don't pass. I narrowly failed mine, did the 3 hour one and passed with flying colors. And actually, the 3 hour test isn't nearly as terrible as they say.

[Pinkturtledove]

Thanks for the comforting words girls. I was just so surprised that his head was 2 weeks ahead of the rest of him. I am sure it will all even out!

They measured my cervix first and it was 4.6 cm so that made me feel good. Last time it was 3.2 cm. The tech said it's a muscle and it moves, I didn't know that.

Sassy - Eww the pimento cheese sandwich looks so gross! :p The microwave fudge does look good though! Today I am making the cheesecake pops, the chocolate banana mini loaves and my own cherry lemon cupcakes. (Just like my chocolate cherry cake recipe only lemon cake mix instead of chocolate cake mix.) And this weekend I want to try to make those cherry lemon meringue mini pies. I can't wait to get my new Sandra Lee cookbook. It should be here tomorrow!

[sassycassie1984]

So I did the GTT this morning, and now I'm just waiting to (not) hear something back. When everyone else did theirs did you find out immediately or did you have to wait? They drew blood because I guess they had other labs to run. The midwife said, "No news is good news, so if you don't hear anything you're good to go." Well...she didn't specify how long! It was 5 days for the Down's test will it be the same with this one or should it only take a day? She also said they would call if I passed but was anemic. Blah, I wish they had just done a finger prick or something!

At my last appointment my belly was measuring 2 weeks ahead, but today I'm only measuring 1 week ahead (well a half week since I'll actually be 29 weeks on Saturday). My weight gain is still at 15 lbs no change since last month's appointment (it also helped that I had a morning appointment with an empty stomach...I'm sure I would have gained 2-3 lbs if it had been an afternoon appointment with a full stomach). I asked if it was okay and she said, "Well we really like you to keep it within 15-20 lbs at your weight so cut back on breads and pasta if you can, but otherwise there's really not much you can do!" She's due in a month with her second baby, is also overweight, and told me, "I was so proud I had only gained 10 lbs and then I gained 8 in TWO WEEKS!" So that made me feel a little bit better :)

Jude was also a good boy today and did not pinball machine around my belly in the opposite direction of the doppler like last time. He was cruising along at his usual 130 bpm.

Funny story: I was home a little later this morning since I took a half day from work for my appointment. DH pops his head in the bathroom while I'm taking a shower and says, "You'll never guess how dumb I am."
I'm racking brain thinking, "What has he done now?????"
DH: "I was thinking about surprising you with a doughnut from Krispy Kreme while I was pumping gas this morning and then I realized, no she's not allowed to have anything before the test. Then I drove by Kroger and bought pancake mix and sausage so that I could make you breakfast in bed before you left for your appointment."
Me: Laughing, "Well, thanks for the thought!"
DH: "Yeah, it dawned on me again at the checkout lane, but I just figured we could have breakfast for dinner instead."

Lol He's my special guy ;)

[Rubystar]

Hey ladies! Thanks for your excitement for the arrival of our precious gift. I posted his birth story :)

My MIL is having a baby shower for herself on Friday... Anyone else find this strange!?

[Tink]

My MIL is having a baby shower for herself on Friday... Anyone else find this strange!?

yes. Just wait...MIL's become a whole new beast when grandbabies become involved!

[megs&david]

Ruby- What? So is she hoping to get things for the baby for her house or will she be giving you the stuff? Are you expected to go and bring Tobias? This is SUPER weird! I agree with Tink, MIL's get even more strange when you have kids!

Sassy- I was able to call them the next day and find out. So I'm not sure. You can always call and just ask them. Try not to worry about the weight gain. I feel like I can't control mine too much. Plus my last 2 weeks pg with Abby, I lost weight and my midwife said it's normal to lose a few pounds prior to labor! That's cute about your dh!!!

Pink- you are making me hungry!!! I just got my Food Network magazine too, but haven't had time to look through it yet! Also, I agree with JE. Look into Perineal massage. I did it with Abby and we are doing it again this time (we started at 34 weeks). I think it helped tons. With Abby her head came out looking at my leg- supposedly this is supposed to be really hard since it's the biggest part of the head but I only tore a tiny and needed one stitch.

Oreo- you still hanging around? Did you watch One Born Every Minute this week? That dad of the twins was SUPER annoying.

Not a lot here. I got horrible sleep last night between Abby having nightmares and me having to pee a million times! I also woke up twice with cramps and I remember that I was dreaming I was in labor. I'm still having some cramps really down low in the center and it comes and goes. I'm not really having many BH so I'm not too concerned but told dh that he needed to make sure that he stayed near a phone today just in case. I'm not ready for this baby to come until after my shower on the 26th! Plus I'm only half done packing. I still need to pack Abby's bag for her grandparents' and I need to get a couple things from the store. Hopefully I can finish that up today!

[Pinkturtledove]

Ruby - That seems very strange! What is the point of it exactly? :confused:

Megs - I think I am going to look into perineal massage. I really don't want to have any tears at all. That's my biggest fear about giving birth! The cramping doesn't sound like much fun. Hope you're feeling great otherwise!

Sassy - That is cute about your DH. With my GTT results I found out like a week later in the Dr.'s office that I had GD. So I am not sure how soon the results come in.

AFM - Tonight we have our baby CPR class. Also 5 years ago today was my first date with my DH! He put on FB today, that after that date he knew he was going to marry me!

I think Christopher is going through a growth spurt because he has been moving a lot lately. I think I got some baking out of my system! The cheesecake pops in the FN magazine, were a lot harder than they make them seem. The sticks when you pushed them in cracked the cheesecake and then dipping them in the warm chocolate made them just fall apart. I even tried freezing them before dunking them in the chocolate but it didn't seem to help much. I don't even like cheesecake so it isn't worth the hassle for me. But DH said they were really good. I made the chocolate-banana bread (attached a picture) but used a regular loaf pan instead of mini ones and I think I baked it just a tad too long because it is kind of dry but really good. I can't wait to get my bake sale cookbook today and start my next round of baking! :p

[melfab15]

Another great recipe to try out... Choc cupcakes, choc frosting, and crumbled PB cups. Just make the cupcakes, frost them and then roll the frosted part of the cupcake in the PB cups :) to die for!!!!!

[Pinkturtledove]

Ohhh those sound good Mel! My DH would love those! I will add them to my list! lol I feel like a crazy pregnant woman with all the baking but it's like an urge to bake - I dunno I am weird! :p

[megs&david]

Pink- I think I really need to look at my Food Network magazine soon!!! I've been baking a lot this pregnancy too. My dh's favorite are these homemade brownies. One night I had a craving for chocolate and we only had cocoa in the house so I made brownies! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Brownies/Detail.aspx

Mel- Sounds SO yummy. I've been so into chocolate lately.

AFM, I totally overdid things today. I started cleaning this morning and then this afternoon Abby and I ran errands. A friend of mine gave me a Bath & Body Works gift card b/c she said she wanted to pamper me during my pg! I also had to exchange some clothes Abby got for her birthday for the right size. So we went to the mall, Kohl's, and then to WalMart to get the rest of the stuff I need to pack for the hospital. So I was up on my feet from like 10am-5:30 pm. SOOO glad I had dinner in the crock pot today. But now I feel like I can barely move- my back hurts so bad and I'm having BH every 8-10 minutes even with a ton of water. I'm thinking I may have dh get me a snack and some Tylenol and see if I can kick them!

[Rubystar]

Megs- how are you feeling? I have no idea what my wet leg meant the night before I delivered. We guessed it was an amniotic leak but my massive water break proved that theory wrong :)

Mel- sent you a PM :)



AFM- glad you ladies think my MIL having a shower is strange. Apparently she is searching to get things for her house for Tobey- which is odd because we visit them like twice a year. Maybe this is her way of tricking us to visit more? I'm already not their biggest fan... Grr

Tobey had his first dr visit on thurs. He is doing well but dropping weight. I'm tryig to breast feed but his cute little tongue is still too weak. Grrrr... More weight checks tomorrow!

During labor I was screaming that I wanted lucky charms. How funny is that!?

[megs&david]

Ruby- time for a new ticker!!! You are so funny about your cereal! I bet the nurses got a kick out of that! Food was the last thing I was thinking about and they had to pretty much force me to eat afterwards! I'm feeling much better today. Although after I posted that on FB I got a BH, LOL! I don't think baby is trying to come yet though. But bring on the practice contractions. Maybe they will get my body ready and I will be a little dilated at my appt Tuesday!

OHHHHH! My ticker moved to the last square!! Yay! Today is the 18th! One month exactly until my due date! How crazy!

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - Woohoo for one month to go! Have you read your FN magazine yet??? lol I read it like as soon as it gets here. Are you recovering from yesterday?

Ruby - How funny about screaming you want Lucky Charms! I bet everyone was cracking up! Hope Tobey starts gaining some weight. I still think it's weird your MIL is having a shower especially since you don't see her all that often.

Carolina, Oreo, Merl, Sassy, Sunflower & everyone else - Hope you're all doing well!

AFM - Baby CPR was a good class last night. I've never done a CPR class so I learned lots of info. My doctor's appointment was good this morning too. I've gained about 11lbs so far. I have to start doing the fetal monitoring at 32 weeks though. I don't know how we are going to get me there twice a week for the remainder of my pregnancy. We live like half an hour (with no traffic) from the doctor's office. So I don't know about that yet. Oh and I get to do a 24 hour urine analysis - fun! I've started having trouble sleeping. I have a hard time falling asleep and last night I kept waking up like every hour. I was really hoping I'd have a while longer before the sleep issues started!

A funny little story, last night after the CPR class it was a safety class and the instructor was talking about getting your pets ready for a new baby. She said sometimes people will play noises of crying babies to get a dog ready for the noise. Well we have 4 cats and so I played them some baby crying noises and they went crazy! My most curious cat was climbing in my lap and looking at the computer trying to get to that crying baby. She is such a funny cat. The other 3 just kind of stared at me like what are you doing?

[esarah]

Ruby- I wonder if he is tongue tied? Two of my kids were and they had a very hard time latching and especially sucking hard enough to get enough. Might be worth looking into. once my kids got their frenulum clipped, they were pro nursers!

[Carolinagirl]

Megs-yay!! One month to go!! So exciting, its going to be anytime now!!

Pink-I'm glad the CPR class went well! Oh, wow! You have to go in twice a week?! Thats alot, are they doing NST twice a week? My dogs had a fit when I brought my ds home...they actually got kicked outside because they wouldn't calm down and they just worried me. It was so hard on them going from being our babies to not being the babies anymore. They were super jealous. But now 2 years later they love ds...they think he is their baby. Its really cute. :)

Ruby-I agree, it is a little strange she is having a baby shower. Never heard that one before. :o

sassy-glad you had a good appt! Sounds like your dh has preggo brain too. lol :)

afm-I took my gtt wednesday. I haven't heard anything so I'm taking that as good news. :) I have an appt next Thursday so I guess they'll let me know then. I found out this week that I am going to have a shower! I'm so excited! Its gonna be April 30th! So I started a baby registry at Target but really need to go in store to finish it. Maybe next week or next weekend?! I hope everyone has a good weekend!

[sassycassie1984]

My no news ended today :( I failed the 1 hour. My sugar was at 170 after the hour. BOO! I knew already having IR that was a possibility, though. I take the 3 hour test on Wednesday and am hoping to pass, but I've already decided to cut back on carbs and sugars anyway. I'm still bummed about failing the one hour, though!

Ruby - Your MIL sounds whackadoo for throwing herself a baby shower. I wonder how the people she invited feel about that? The only problem I have with mine is that she is kind of clingy...she's always telling us, "I wish you all lived closer, I miss you guys..."

[Pinkturtledove]

Hi girls! It's kind of quiet over here, I guess there aren't many of us in the 3rd trimester.

Sassy - Sorry about your GTT results. Hopefully you'll pass your 3 hour. I've had GD since about week 14, it's a lot easier to deal with than you would think. There are times where you really want something and know you can't or shouldn't have it, but I've found there are things I can have and that helps a lot!

Carolina - Yay for a baby shower! It's the week after mine! My Mom is sending out invites next week!

AFM - Well Christopher's room is coming along! The walls are not the color I expected them to be at all. I thought they would be darker, they are almost as white as the trim. :( Oh well at least it has a fresh coat of paint. DH & I hung up the window valance. It is sooo cute! Tomorrow DH is going to rent a carpet cleaner and get the carpet all nice and clean and then he is going to put the crib together. I can't wait to see the room come together. I am really hoping Target gets one of the dressers in soon. I was looking at their ad for tomorrow and they have their jumbo packs of diapers on sale 2 for $16. Just thought I'd share that for anyone looking to stock up!

[sassycassie1984]

Pink - You know I'll definitely be asking for your advice if I don't pass the 3 hour, right? You've done so well, I hope you won't mind! Thanks for the Target tip. I'm definitely going to have to make a trip this week! Oh! How are you controlling yourself with all those yummy baked goods you've been making? I would have such a hard time!

AFM - I have moved from eggplant to squash on my ticker! It's about time! :)

[Pinkturtledove]

Sassy - I will be more than happy to answer your questions if you do have GD. I really hope you pass your 3 hour though. I like to bake but cakes/cupcakes/cookies aren't the sweets I like. I do let myself taste them if I want but I really love candy! So we have kept that out of the house. It was really hard at Target today with all the Easter candy out. But you have to think of it as a diet and keep the temptation away as much as possible.

AFM - Nursery is still coming along, I should have pictures to post tomorrow. Target (the one on the other side of town) had 1 dresser in stock and they held it for me, so I finally got it! Yay! lol My Mom is buying us the glider next week so we will have all the furniture. We also need to buy a crib mattress.

The jumbo packs of diapers were only the 33 packs (I got the Pampers Swaddlers - Sensitive). So we bought 2 but that will only last a few days with a newborn, so I don't know how much of a deal it really was. They are usually $8.99/pack so it was $2 off. Me and DH have no idea about the cost of diapers! :confused:

[sassycassie1984]

Pink - We ended up at Target today too because DH has to have caffeinated soda for his migraines and we were out :(. Target brand (Up and Up) was on sale for $14.69 for their big boxes of diapers but they were completely sold out of size ones and twos. Go figure that's what DH and I are trying to stock up on! I also went ahead and tried eating by a sample GD carb count diet today. I didn't do too horribly, so I feel like I'll be okay if I don't pass (I really really hope I do, though). Did you have to buy an insulin monitor and sticks? I'm so worried about the cost of those if I do have GD :( If so, how many times a day do you have to check your insulin?

AFM - I went ahead and put some stuff in my hospital bag. I'm going to switch the t-shirts with nursing tops when I get them, but for now I'm ready with basics if an emergency happens.

[Pinkturtledove]

Sassy - My insurance paid for the monitor, lancets and strips with a $60 co-pay. I have to check my blood four times a day and I do insulin four times a day. Sometimes some carbs don't affect me the same as others. It's really weird. There is one pizza place that really doesn't raise my blood sugar all that much but there is one that sky rockets my blood. So its all about trial and error. You have to see how things affect you and at what time of day. First thing in the morning my body doesn't process lots of carbs really well, but in the afternoon-evening, I can tend to get away with more.

AFM - The carpet is still damp in the baby's room so we only put the crib up since where it sits is dry. But it is looking cute so far! Here are a couple pictures.

Tomorrow DH just needs to put the dresser together, the changing table is already together. Just a matter of the carpet drying now!

[sassycassie1984]

Pink - Adorable nursery progress! Oh, and congrats on moving to a squash now too!

AFM - I'm on Spring Break and up way too late... DH is having bad headaches and dizzy spells at work (he has migraines and Chiari) and I hate that there's nothing I can do to make it better. It worries me so much the amount of pain he has to be in. I need to go to bed soon, though. I have a funeral to attend tomorrow. My BFF's grandmother passed away who became her guardian after her mom died while we were in high school. She was a ridiculously sweet lady that didn't deserve the amount of pain she was in the past few weeks. Her grandpa is on Hospice-care and expected to die soon also :(

[Carolinagirl]

sassy-Oh, I hate that you failed the one hour GTT. Hopefully you'll pass the 3 hour gtt with flying colors! :) But if not I know Pink will be a great support to you! Yay for moving to a squash...I'm still that dang eggplant. lol You are really on the ball, I don't have anything packed...I know I should get on that but it still seems sooo far away. I'm so sorry for your bff loss, I know its hard on her. I just lost my grandpa in feb and my grandma is going down hill quickly....its just so sad.

pink- I'm so glad you were finally able to get your dresser! I found one I like at Target but its only sold online, boo, but we plan on ordering it as soon as we get our tax refund. The diapers sound like they were a pretty good deal, I like buying the jumbo boxes though of 100 or so plus if they are on sale plus a coupon you can get a pretty good deal. Have you signed up with Pampers and Huggies .com, once you sign up they'll start sending you coupons. For pretty much the first year of ds life I always had a coupon for his diapers. It really helped! Your nursery is looking great!! Things are really coming along with it!!

How is everyone else doing?

afm-We went to the beach for the weekend, it was so nice and relaxing. I really needed the change in scenery. I feel so much better than what I was! I didn't get to register but my plan is to go this weekend. Did find out that dh is getting me a new bedroom set for my bday, I'm so excited. I'm finally going to have furniture that matches, woo-hoo! We spent Sunday looking and I think I found what I want. Now I just have to make up my mind 100%.

[megs&david]

Carolina- so jealous about the beach and the furniture! I can't wait until we can get ourselves a nice bedroom set! Glad you got some relaxation time!!! You still have plenty of time to register!

sassy- Sorry about the funeral. That's so sad for your friend. I hope that you being there for her will give her a bit of comfort. So sad! Hope you enjoy your week off. Sorry about dh! Sorry about failing the 1 hour. My dr said it was super common for that to happen with us cysters! Try not to worry too much. Hopefully your 3 hr will come back perfect. I failed the 1 hour with Abby and passed the 3 hr with flying colors. This time I went straight to the 3 hr and actually my blood sugar got too low! They told me that I need to be better about eating snacks! My last blood draw was only 58!

pink- very cute!!! I would be getting so antsy for the carpet to dry!! Can't wait to see pics of the whole room when it's done. For diapers, just figure out what the cost per diaper is with the sale price and that will tell you if it's a good deal. We will probably be doing Amazon Moms for diapers with this baby. You can get them so much cheaper and they ship right to your house!

Sorry if I missed anyone! Merl, Oreos- you still both doing okay?

AFM- I have my appt tomorrow. Really hoping they check me. I don't have to have the GBS swab b/c they already found it in my urine early on so I'm automatically considered GBS postive. Usually at 36 weeks they do the GBS test and go ahead and check you. Not sure if they will still check me or not! I have to try to do some "landscaping" tonight though just in case! Should be interesting! I've also started to do some squats and pelvic tilts everynight to get my body/muscles more ready for labor. I'm 36 weeks today! I know that seems close, but it really still doesn't feel like it!!

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - I am going crazy waiting for the carpet to dry! I am sure it is dry by now. DH left a fan running in the room all night. I don't want to go in there because I'll be trying to put the dresser together myself! Good luck with your appt tomorrow. And also good luck "landscaping" my belly is so in the way already, I can't imagine what 36 weeks will be like!

Carolina - Glad you had a nice trip! I am jealous of the new bedroom furniture too! We don't even have a headboard! We did buy a new mattress set in November. I hate that Target has so many cute things that are only available online. They don't even have free site to store shipping like Wal-Mart. That would make it so much easier and cheaper.

Sassy - Sorry about your BFF's Grandma. My BFF's Grandma had Alzheimer's and was really bad for a long time. Well 5 years ago my BFF's Grandpa got really sick and was in the hospital for a week and her Grandma must have sensed he wasn't in the house anymore and passed away, then a week later her Grandpa, who seemed to be doing so much better, passed away too. It was very hard for her but at the same time it was so sweet, it was like they couldn't live without each other. - I hope you get to relax and enjoy your week off! And I hope your DH starts feeling better.

Thanks for the diaper tips girls! I have been looking into the amazon diapers. I also registered with Pampers to get the coupons.

AFM - Not much new from me. Can't wait to work on Christopher's room some more tonight! We finally have some sun today after it storming all weekend.

[sassycassie1984]

Thanks everyone, I am really glad I was able to go to the funeral and be there for my BFF. I was doing ok until her g-pa leaned over and kissed his wife in the casket before they closed it. My heart broke for him :(

Then my sister sends me a text message this morning saying "School's on lock down." I'm freaking out thinking there's a depressed kid with a gun... I ask what was going on and told her to be careful and that I love her. 10 minutes later she texts me back and says, "It's just state police and drug sniffing dogs." *whew*

Pink - I signed up on Amazon's website for the mom's group thing. I haven't auto-enrolled for the diapers yet. I don't know if I will.

Megs - Time is flying by! They start you on antibiotics before delivery with GBS, right?

Carolina - So jealous of your beach trip! I've been listening to Margaritaville Radio on my satellite radio and daydreaming about having my toes in the sand!

[megs&david]

Wow! It's gotten quite over lately. Where is everyone?

Sassy- that's so sad. That makes me want to cry. I can't imagine losing a spouse- even if you are older! No, for GBS they give you 2 doses of antibiotics through IV when you are in labor.

Pink- did you get any more done on the nursery?

AFM, I had my appt this morning! I'm 1 cm and 50% effaced!!! Yay! :) Before she checked me she told me that since it was my 2nd baby and only 36 weeks that I shouldn't be sad if I'm not dilated or effaced at all. She was very surprised. Baby's head is still fairly high but it's against my cervix (so my cervix is high too!). BP was 95/66 and baby's heartrate was 140. So a great appt! She told me I can go preregister any time. I thought about doing it today, but it was almost lunchtime and I just wanted to get home to eat! Also I haven't gained any weight in the last 2 weeks. That happened to me the last 2 weeks with Abby too! Maybe I'm closer than I think!! Next appointment is next Thursday!

[sassycassie1984]

Megs - Congrats on a great appointment!

AFM - I've been enjoying the weather. It's going to be 83 degrees here in Kentucky today. A cold front is blowing in this weekend and we'll be back down to the 50s, so enjoy it while I can right? :) It's also made me seriously think about getting DH to install a clothesline in our backyard!

Here's a little spring-time from Kentucky - a close up of or weeping cherry willow blooms!

[megs&david]

sassy- SO jealous. It was 50 here yesterday and that was 10 degrees warmer than normal. We are back to the 20's and 30's the rest of the week! Boo! Here's our "spring" right now looking out our front yard!

[Carolinagirl]

megs-Yay!! Thats great news, it sounds like your alot closer than you think!! Better tell dh to get on that to do list, and quick!! :)

sassy-that is so sad. We just lost my grandpa and my grandma is having such a hard time...they were together 50+ years. Its such a hard thing. Glad your enjoying the weather! Its 80 degrees here today, me and ds went to the park before lunch...its so beautiful here! I have major spring fever now!

pink-did you get any more of Christophers room done?

afm-my ob office called and said I passed the 1 hour gtt! Yay! So happy about that!!

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - Yay for a good appointment! Sounds like you are on your way! Are you ready if it happens?

Carolina - Congrats on passing the 1 hour! I bet that's a big relief!

Sassy - That's so sad about your BFF's Grandpa. I think I would have been in tears. Glad your sister is ok. What a scary text message to receive!

I am so jealous of you with 80 degree weather! It's 55 here in Northern California. We have blue skies they just have huge gray clouds in them! It's supposed to start raining tonight and not stop until Sunday!

AFM - Oh man, Christopher's room! Well we got the dresser put together, it took probably 2 hours for DH to put it together. And it is huge! It is way bigger than I expected it to be! So we moved the furniture around a little bit. We moved the crib and put the dresser under the window and the changing table where the crib was. My mom is buying us the glider this weekend, but I really don't know if there will be room for it. I am trying to think of a better way to configure the room but I really can't think of any way to do it. I am thinking of possibly not getting the glider. We have a nice recliner in the living room, so I don't know! How much did you girls use a glider/rocker in baby's room? He will be in our bedroom for a while. It was a lot of fun to put his stuff in his room though! DH still needs to clean out the closet but everything is looking cute!

Pic #1 The changing table now where the crib was.
Pic #2 Changing table and dresser.
Pic #3 Kitchen chairs to simulate the glider.
Pic #4 The crib's new location by the door.

[megs&david]

Carolina- Yay for passing!

Pink- We did use ours a lot, but we don't have anything else that rocks. We have our glider set up in our room now. We got a glider that is all upholstered b/c we wanted to be able to use it in a living room someday. Abby's room was tiny at our last house, but we managed to fit it all in (of course our dresser was also our changing table so that saved a lot on space). You may enjoy just using the recliner in the living room during the day, especially if you have a tv in there. You will be nursing a lot and may want to have something to do! You could always wait and hold off on the glider until after he is born. Then see if you feel like you need one! The room looks really cute!

I know when I look at the calendar that I'm getting closer, but still having a really hard time convincing myself that it's that near. We are ready for the most part, but dh needs to get on his list soon. He needs to find me the box in the basement with our crib mattress pad in it so I can get it washed and make the crib. Also on his list is to clean the car and move Abby's carseat over and install the infant seat, pick up Abby's present from the baby (we are getting her a cabbage patch newborn), and to fix our changing table. (the screws are loose from the move!) I have my shower on Saturday- I'm really hoping that I get some of my bedding. I don't have breathable a bumper yet. But I guess baby won't be rolling yet so I will have time to get that later. We also don't really have any recieving blankets in boy colors!

[sassycassie1984]

Carolina - congrats on passing the one hour!

Megs - I would the send the spring your way if I could! I heard NY is supposed to get snow this weekend! Are you going to catch any of that in MN?

Pink - You are rocking it out on Christopher's room! I need to get busy! My cousin and his wife have offered to lend us their glider to be returned when they're expecting their next one. I am having the same conundrum as you - where is it going to fit?!

[Oreosmom]

Hey all,
I'm not even going to attempt personals. Lots has been going on with me. I got my half days at work a little over a week ago now and I did have several days of lounging before I prepared for my sisters to come home from out of state for the last week. We've been taking it pretty easy though so I wasn't really that active while they were here. They went home today though and I went back to work after taking Friday and Monday off.

Whenever we all get together we all take family photos so on Sunday my sister said don't forget to dress nice and do my hair and makeup for the day. When I got over to my mom's house they had a surprise shower set up for me. I felt a little overwhelmed since I'm not a big crowd person and I don't like to be on spotlight, but it went well, I had fun and got lots of adorable stuff. Amazingly no duplicates and nothing I need to return. I couldn't have asked for a better turn out.

Monday my sisters, mom, DH, DS, my brother and I were all hanging out enjoying our last day together before my sisters went back home. At one point my one sister left with my brother and DS and it was just my mom, sister, DH and I. They had us sit down and told DH and I that my mom found out last week she has stage IV pancreatic cancer. Needless to say I am devistated. My mom has been sick the last few months and they found an ulcer, but we knew it was more and we've been trying to figure out what's going on, but I still feel so caught off guard.

My mom is only 61, I thought I had at least like 15 more years with her. Now I find out it will probably be very soon. Sure I could be opptimistic which is what I usually am, but from what I've read on pancreatic cancer the survival rate is very low. Hers isn't operable, but she just started chemo on Friday she'll be doing treatments for the next 8 weeks and then based on the results she'll see if she's going to continue or not.

My mom and I are so close. We talk on the phone daily, live a mile apart, see eachother every week, she has DS spend the night all the time and she's just a wonderful mom and grandmother. I'm not even sure what to do now. My mind is flooding with what I want to do before time runs out, what to do after she's gone and all sorts of other stuff. I suppose the only good thing coming out of this is that my sister who lives in LA will be coming home in three weeks and staying 4 months. I am eager to spend time with her and my neice who's 11 months, but I'm not eager to have this all happening. I feel like I'm in a nightmare I can't wake up from.

I'm not sure what the next few months will bring. I don't know if I'll be getting on here a lot pouring my heart out to you all---my supporters or if getting on here will become a scarcity. If nothing else I can promise you all I will get on and announce when the babies are born. I need these babies to be healthy more than ever now, I hope I can make it as long as possible, I just can't deal with anything else I am at my limit.

We've also decided that Avery's middle name will be Leigh. This is my grandfather's, mother's and sister's middle name. I had wanted to use this name to begin with, but it doesn't really go with our last name that starts with an L it'll be a little rhymy. Then a few weeks ago my mom suggested I think about using it since it's a family name and my sister who has it as a middle name won't be having children. I had told her no because it didn't go with our last name, but now we've decided to do it anyways.

I hope you all enjoy your pregnancies and those precious babies. I know for me they may be the only thing that gets me through day by day.

[meggiebeth2]

Oreo- I don't even know where to start. I am so sorry, so so sorry that you,your family and especially your mother is having to deal with something like that. My heart is pouring out to you and your family more than you know. I always wonder how you and the babies are doing, cheering you on. If we don't get any updates, know that even though you might not be on regularly, we still think about you and support you as if you were posting a minute ago. I pray that you all have as little stress in the next months, I wish you the best. Leigh is a perfect middle name for Avery. Can't wait to see both Connor and Avery in an update months from now :)

[sassycassie1984]

Oreo - So sorry to hear about your mom. That is definitely devastating :(

[Pinkturtledove]

Oreo - I am so sorry about your mom. I have no idea the pain you are going through but you and your family will be in my thoughts. We are always here if you need to vent or talk with someone!

[ldarolyn]

Oreo- I am truly sorry to hear about your mom. I can't imagine what you must be going through right now. I am sure you rmom will love getting to spend time with you and your sister, while she stays for awhile. I will keep you and your entire family in my prayers, and pray that the chemo works.

Megs- Yay for starting to make progress. It is so hard at the end, or at least it was for me because I knew that it didn't necessarily mean anything if I was or wasn't dilated, but I still had to know.

Carolina- Glad to hear you passed your glucose screen.

Pink- Christopher's room looks so cute. I think it is all personal preference whether you would use the glider or not. I used ours all the time. I loved sitting and looking out the window, while rocking them to sleep.Our room now is big enough but because of the way the clost, window and doors are located, I think it looks kind of odd where it is at, but it will have to do.

AFM- We had our 2nd 3D/4D US on monday. Our little girl decided to cooperate a bit more, she still wouldnt move one arm from in from of her face but we got a lot of shots this time and he spent almost an hour doing it. He still wasn't happy because we couldn't get her arm to move, so we are going back in 2 weeks to give it another shot. We got some cool video of her yawning and sucking on her fingers.
I also had my 28wk appt on Monday. I passed my glucose screen and my hemoglobin was good. They just did a finger prick, so we got the results within minutes. I am still down 9lbs, hoping to keep it that way. People at work keep commenting on how thinner my face and legs looks. I am really hoping to minimize any wt gain, so I have a head start once shes born.
On Monday we also had our bidding for the new positions at work. Monday was a very busy, hectic and stressful day. I ended up with my same position, without any cuts in hours, at least for the time being. Next thursday we start the bumping process where anyone with higher seniority can bump you out of your spot. I am hoping I am safe. otherwise you have 30 days to train into your new unit and if you arent competent you get fired. The effective date for the changes are 4 wks before I am due, so I would go through training, go out on maternity leave for 12 wks and come back and have no clue what I am doing.
Once I figure out how to upload pics I will try to post a pic of her room.

[Tink]

Oreo- I'm so sorry :(

Pink- my kids rooms are small too. Looking at your pics, would the rocker fit in the corner where those 2 chairs are? Since my kids room are small, we actually didn't have a changing table and a dresser in Owen's room, we just put the changing pad on top of the dresser and that is used as the changing table.With Anna we had to get new nursery furniture since Owen was still using his when she was born. We're now moving him to a twin and moving his crib & dresser over to her room and selling her stuff. We had not gotten her a dresser and just did the changing table with baskets and I hate the changing table. She's a small baby and I feel like she's too big for it already and when she kicks her legs she moves the whole thing. Sorry, that got long winded. I just wish I had done things a bit different. And we did get Anna her own rocker because at almost 3 yrs old, we still rock with Owen at night while we read a book together.

[JessLav83]

Oreo - Im so sorry (((hugs)))

[sassycassie1984]

Did the 3 hour today...should find out tomorrow or Friday the results. WHY do they make you water fast in addition to food? Obviously veins aren't going to cooperate willingly when they're dehydrated. I got poked in each elbow bend unsuccessfully and then she successfully took two draws from the top of each hand. I felt so tired and woozy by the end of it, and I was starving. It is like pregnant woman Hell to go that long without eating or drinking (excepting the glucose drink, of course).

My BFF's Papaw is going downhill fast and will likely be joining his wife soon. I hate that for my BFF, but I know her Papaw is in a lot of physical and emotional pain right now.

AND we have tornado watches out today... Hello Spring in Kentucky!

Hope everyone is doing okay. Oreo-still thinking of you and your family.

[merl]

Oreo, I am soo sorry to hear bout your mom. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. I can only pray that things will turn out better, by this I mean, I know u have statistic but don't focus on the negative (the # of people who never made it) rather put your focus and faith on the positive.

I don't know where your faith is, and I do trust I don't upset u but pray to God for her healing. Also don't think of how much time is left, but rather use the time that you have to create memories.

My heart and prayers are with you. "There is no love, without risk"-Jeannie Blake

Pink~love ur furniture, was looking at one similar @ walmart, if it's not asking too much where did u get urs. what was the price range, and too funny, we're also doing a pooh theme since it's more neutral.

AFM~still here, reading and lurking, all is well.

[EJ1008]

Oreo - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Please don't worry about us. Just take care of yourself and your babies -- and enjoy the time you have with your mom now. I love that you will be using Leigh for Avery's middle name. What a nice honor.

[MaryFaith]

oreo, I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I will be praying for you & your family and please don't forget to take care of yourself. *hugs*

[jessicaileen]

Oreo - I'm so sorry your mom has pancreatic cancer. My dad too had pancreatic cancer and died at age 46. My dad's tumor was inoperable too, they tried to get it out during surgery but couldn't and left it there and closed him up. We too were devastated. He did chemo and radiation to try to prolong his life but it did make him very sick. They gave him a year to live and 13 months after diagnosis, he passed away at home with my mother by his side. I cherished those 13 months we had with him and still think of him every day. My son's middle name is after my dad's first name.

Please PM me if you have any questions, I've been through what your going through. It's really tough but just enjoy every moment, phone call, hug, etc you get from your mom right now.

Also, I wish we would have gone to a Cancer Treatment Center of America, at least just for a second opinion and maybe even some hope but my dad wasn't interested. Maybe your mother would go to one?

[Wellsv]

Oreos - I am sorry about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Carolinagirl]

Oreo-I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I can only imagine how devasted you are right now. Take Care of yourself and we can't wait to hear about the arrivals of your precious little ones!


Ida-I'm glad your 3/d u/s went better than the last one. Glad to hear that they are doing right by you and having you come in again until they can get some really good shots of her face! Thats great on the weight gain! You may end up being smaller after delivery than b4 you got preggo! Wouldn't that be something! :) So so happy for you that you were able to keep your position w/o any hour/pay cuts! Hopefully no one will bump you!

sassy-thinking of you, hope you pass your gtt.

merl-glad your doing well!

pink-I love christophers room! Its coming together so nicely! I didn't have a glider last time just a recliner, I have to say I used proably used it less than half the time. I was in the living room alot more than his nursery. I only used it when I rocked him to sleep or when he woke up during the night. Which wasn't alot. I might would hold off and see how things go once he is here and then decide if you'd want one. :)

megs-Hopefully you'll get some of his bedding at your shower, I'm sure you'll get some boy patterned receiving blankets. I know I had a ton after my shower for ds #1.

afm-I had my ob appt this morning. She said everything looked great! I asked what my belly was measuring and the only thing she told me was that it was in the upper limits of normal? So thats got me curious...I dont' want to deliever a big baby!! Ds was only 7. 2 when he was born. I'll try not to worry to much...at least not yet. Oh and my embarassing moment of the day...so I peed in my cup like you always have to do and how about I dropped it all over my pants. lol...I'm such a clutz nowadays!! I was so embarrased! :p I'm sure I'm not the first or the last person that it has happened to but still....lol. :)

[sassycassie1984]

Bad news :( I failed the 3 hour. The nurse I talked to when I called for the results said that I would probably go back on metformin, I'd have to do blood checks, and I'll have to schedule an appointment with a dietician. I'll talk more about the plan of treatment with my midwife on Wednesday. I guess that means we'll be getting more ultrasounds??

I'm bummed, but I know I've got great people around me to see me through!

[Pinkturtledove]

Merl - Our set is from Target. It's called Delta Eclipse. The crib is $250 (My MIL bought that for us), the dresser is $250, the changing table is $120 and the glider w/ottoman is $200 (My Mom offered to by it for us). It's really nice because it is real wood. Only the dresser has pieces that are particle board but they are reinforced with real wood. I see it lasting a long time. The crib is a 4 in 1, it becomes a toddler bed and then can become a full size bed. That's why we chose it. They also have a nightstand and twin size headboard that match. The color is called black cherry and it is available in Target stores which is where I first saw it. We were going to go with a set from Wal-Mart but I changed my mind after seeing this displayed in Target. Glad you are doing well and moving right along!

Carolina - How embarrassing! At least you have a good excuse for being clumsy! :p Glad your appt went well otherwise!

Sassy - Sorry you failed. It isn't the end of the world. I was so freaked out when I found out I failed. I bawled my eyes out in the Dr.'s office. I think they felt really bad for me because I just lost it! I wasn't prepared or even thinking about GD at the time and I was only 14 weeks then. But I have learned and managed it pretty well. I turned in my numbers yesterday and today when my diabetic nurse called she said no changes in my insulin - keep up the good work! So it gets easy to maintain and you don't have that much longer to go! If you have questions feel free to PM me - I am more than happy to share! :) I had an u/s at 28 weeks and get another between 32 -34 weeks, so you do get to see baby more than the average pregnancy! That is one upside. I have to do twice weekly fetal monitoring starting at 32 weeks though, not sure how I feel about that.

Megs - How are you doing?

AFM - Thanks for the input on the glider ladies. Apparently my DH really wants to get the glider, so we are going to get it this weekend. I figure it can sit in our bedroom or the living room if that is where it will get more use.

Not much going on for me. It's been storming here and we have had tornado warnings twice in the last few days. Not anywhere really close to me, but somewhat close. Tornadoes are very rare for California, so it's weird hearing about them. My head has been hurting again, I think it's the change in the weather. We keeping changing from nasty rain to nice sunny weather and it is really bothering me for some reason.

[megs&david]

Pink- glad you decided about the glider. Sorry about the weather. We are used to tornado stuff here, but it will be a while before the weather is nice enough for that to happen! It's still too cold here. Hope you feel better soon!!!

sassy- so sorry you failed! Like pink said, at least you don't have that much longer to go. My sister had GD also and she managed it with just diet and my nephew wasn't very big and didn't neither of them at any complications. You can do it!!!

Carolina- try not to worry. I'm measuring 1.5 weeks big now. The midwife didn't seem to worry at all. She just said it was "fairly normal." Sorry I had to laugh about the pee thing. I'm sure you aren't the only one that has happened to!

merl- glad you are still doing well.

Oreo- I'm so sorry about your mom! I will be praying for you and your family! We are all here for you as much as you need. Keep baking those little babies!!

AFM, Not a lot here. Apparently I freaked everyone out on the mom's boards yesterday since I didn't post. I woke up to like 5 posts on FB asking if I was off having baby! LOL! So I guess I better make sure I keep posting! Not a lot new. Today is dh's b-day but he had to work all day and now is working overnight too. So my IL's offered to take Abby tomorrow overnight so we can have a date night to celebrate his birthday. So it will be our last night alone together in a long time!! Then Saturday morning is my shower and my mom and sisters are coming. It should be a really fun next couple of days. I'm going to try to get to bed early tonight b/c my back hurts a lot. It hurt yesterday and then I sat at the kitchen table scrapbooking for hours today and it just made it hurt worse!

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - When I didn't see you post I thought maybe you were having your baby too!

[merl]

Pink~how sweet for her to get the set. It's lovely. Hope ur weather improves.

Megs~thought you would be getting your sleep in at this point. Glad all is well.

Sassy~so sorry you did not pass the 3hr. I trust the plan of action will be simple. Hope u won't have to go back on met.

Carolina~so funny about being a klutz. Guess it goes with the territory, u're not alone. U can't imagine the number of times I have images of that cup spilling while carrying it to the room. I hate when they don't have the covers cause it makes me so conscious about spilling.

Oreo~I know u said u may not b posting, but want u to know ur in my thoughts.

AFM~ still nothing to report, all is well. Doc apt on Monday. Baby seems to be moving alot, sleeping in the daytime and up @ night. I try to encourage activity in the daytime so we could have more night time quiet time. lol

[sassycassie1984]

I'm sorry I don't have more cheerful news to report...

My great-grandmother has been in a slow decline for 3 years now since doctors found an inoperable brain tumor. She is 94. I received a call today saying that her organs are shutting down, sepsis has set in, and she's been having several seizures. She isn't expected to make it past 3 days. I'm sad that she won't be seeing her first great-great-grandson enter the world, but I am relieved that her suffering will be ending.

AFM - I am officially back on Metformin. The OB that practices with my midwife called in the 'script yesterday. Next week I should be finding out about an appointment with a dietician and a "How to test your blood sugar" class at the hospital.

[Pinkturtledove]

Sassy - I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. I hope you are getting to spend some time with her.

[megs&david]

merl- glad things are going well! Nothing to report is great! Hope you have a great appt tomorrow! I don't go in until Thursday- seems like a ways away at this point!

sassy- I'm so sorry about your grandma! It's so hard to see grandparents suffering. Are you going to go see her?

I had my shower yesterday! It was really fun! I do have a lot to take back though. I got a couple double things and I have a few outfits from my MIL to take back b/c they are the wrong season. I got some of my bedding so now I just need to order a breathable bumper for the crib. Got a boppy cover, tons of diapers. I'm working on laundry now. My little sister stayed with us last night and she helped me sort laundry and get a ton of stuff put away. Then she took me out for a pedicure. My toes have never looked better! The lady put a flower on my big toes and put a little blue jewel in the center since I'm having a boy! I'm going to take a picture b/c they are so pretty!!!

[merl]

Sassy~I'm so sorry about your great grand mother. I am happy to see that u are looking at the positive side, no more suffering for her. I also like to think that now your baby will have a special angel looking out only for her....and who's to say she won't defy the odds.

Megs~Happy ur shower was a great one. Some business associates threw a mini surprise one for myself and another. It was fun. Looking forward to the big one in April and counting the days till I know the sex.

Hi Pink.

[megs&david]

merl- I'm excited for your shower too! How exciting! How are they going to tell you?

Hello to everyone else! It's been super quiet around here!

I'm full term today!!!!!! yay! Okay baby boy- you can come whenever you want now!!! I think he's pretty comfy in there still though. He's still up pretty high and I'm stilll feeling really good! Still having some sharp cervical pains occasionally and having BH, but nothing regular or painful. I'm excited for my appt on Thursday to see if I made any progress this week. Now I need to convince dh to DTD a bunch to hopefully get things going! (shouldn't take too much convincing, lol!)

[Pinkturtledove]

Megs - Yay for being full term! Your toes are super cute. And I am so glad you had a great shower! I bet you've made progress! And I LOLed about getting DH to DTD. I feel really bad for mine, I've had zero sex drive while pregnant and now that my belly is so big it's just so awkward. Last time we DTD, sorry if this is TMI, he put his weight on my belly and I kind of said "ouch" to get him to move and then he freaked out and panicked that he hurt me and the baby and it was just terrible. Plus I don't let him touch my boobs, they are just so sensitive, so it has not been great! :p

Merl - That was nice of your co-workers to throw you a surprise shower! I don't know how you've managed to not find out the sex of your baby yet. I would be going insane by now!

Sassy & Oreo - Thinking of you. Hope you're both doing alright!

Carolina - How are you doing?

AFM - I hate this stupid weather! It poured rain all last week and most of the weekend and now this week it will be 81 on Thursday and rainy again by next weekend! I wish it would make up it's mind, rain or sun. My head is all congested and doesn't know what to do!

I have started having trouble getting comfortable in bed. I fall asleep on my side with my body pillow but wake up flat on my back, which I have always slept on my side, and I know that the baby books say not to sleep on your back but it's the only way I can get semi-comfortable until my back starts hurting. I feel grumpy all the time because I am not getting good sleep. :( But I am 30 weeks today so at least 3/4's of the way done! Really getting anxious to meet this little guy!

[Carolinagirl]

sassy-I'm so sorry to hear about your great grandmother, your in my thoughts and prayers! I'm sorry to hear that you failed the 3 hour gtt. :( I know your bummed, but I guess the positive out of it is that you'll get to see your little one more often now. When is your dietician appt? I hope it isn't too bad on you.

Pink-hope your feeling better! Did you end up getting your glider this weekend?

merl-glad your doing well!

megs-sounds like your shower was alot of fun! And you got lots of goodies! Thats great that you got your bedding....now you can get everything set up! Yay for being full term!! He'll be here soon!!

afm-I got registered at Target over the weekend, I had so much fun looking and picking out things for the baby. I'm getting so excited to meet this little guy!

[Pinkturtledove]

Carolina - Looks like we posted at the same time! No we didn't get the glider this weekend. My Mom is buying it and we didn't get time to go out to her house and get the money from her. Maybe next weekend. She lives on the other side of town from us. But DH's Dad called Friday and asked what we still needed for Christopher and DH told him we still needed to buy our stroller/car seat combo. So FIL said to buy it and he would pay us back for it. My FIL apparently cracked a rib working on one of his cars so he isn't able to get out and do much. But we are thankful he offered to pay for it. I ordered it Saturday from Wal-Mart (site to store - of course our Wal-mart doesn't carry them!) and my crib mattress too. They should be in by the end of the week!

Edit: Oh and yay for registering! I keep looking over my registry, making sure I have everything I need on there!

[Carolinagirl]

pink-sorry you are so congested! Its so hard to kick a cold when your preggo! I hear you on not being able to get comfortable in bed, I usually just toss and turn from my right side to my left side. I can only lay on my back for just a little bit or the pressure just becomes to much. :( I've read that too, dr's are worried about it blocking off your major vena cava artery but from what I have read your body will let you know if you need to turn over. So if your comfortable I wouldn't worry to much. Thats great news that FIL is going to buy your stroller/car seat combo! It sounds lke your almost set as far as the big items!!

[sassycassie1984]

I've been lurking around. I'm doing fairly well. My great-grandmother is still holding on for now. I don't know what to hope for...I would like her to meet Jude, but I know she isn't here anymore (dementia) and in a lot of pain from the brain tumor and sepsis. We're just playing it by ear now.

I have an appointment to learn how to use my glucose meter on Wednesday from 1-3 pm and then I have a midwife appointment at 3:20 pm. The dietician hasn't called to set up an appointment yet. Maybe it will be combined with the "How to stick yourself" class?

DH worked so hard in Jude's room this weekend :) It doesn't look like a kid's room at all, but that's kind of how we wanted it. There will be elements of kid-dom that we have to put up still, but for the most part it's something that will last for a long time (or until he sees his first Disney movie and decides that's what he wants in his room lol). I was going to post photos, but internet is not cooperating. Perhaps later!

[megs&david]

sassy- So sorry about your grandma. *HUGS* I can't wait to see pictures of the nursery! Holy cow, that's a really long appt! At least you get it all done at once!

Pink- That's awesome about the car seat!!! That's a huge expense you don't have to worry about now! How exciting! On DTD, we didn't for a super long time because I was on pelvic rest due to a low lying placenta. That was from 18 weeks- 26 weeks. Then I was too scared to DTD b/c I didn't want to bleed again! So we didn't again until 32 weeks! My poor dh was super great about it but he is super, super happy to be able to DTD again. I KNOW I don't enjoy it as much as he does, lol! I don't think it can be very comfortable when you have a huge belly, a wiggly baby, and BH contractions! But if it helps ripen my cervix, I'm all for it! ;)

Carolina- Yay for registering!!! So what kinds of things did you put on there? I thought it was kinda hard the 2nd time. You already have all the furniture, carseat, and bedding.

I finally read my food network magazine! I can't remember which of you was talking about the pimento cheese sandwich. I thought it sounded so gross but I saw the picture last night and it looks so yummy! Did anyone try the microwave fudge yet?

AFM, Last night we DTD and then I was up for 2 hour in the middle of the night with painful contractions. They weren't super painful but my whole belly and my lower back just stayed really crampy- even between contractions. I was debating wether I should get out of bed and walk around as I was so uncomfortable but stayed in bed and eventually dozed off. Thankfully Abby slept unitl 8 so I feel pretty rested. Still feeling a little crampy but not as bad as last night. I really hope this is not my new normal for the next 20 days! I forgot how hard it is at the end not knowing when something will happen!

[Pinkturtledove]

Sassy - I can't wait to see how your nursery is coming along! Good luck at your appts today!

Megs - Sorry about the contractions, hopefully it helped you along though!

AFM - Sorry this is short. My head is just killing me. And I agreed to watch our neighbors kids this afternoon! What was I thinking? I usually nap in the afternoon. The kids are 4 yo girl and 8 month old boy. This should be interesting! Good thing I have dinner going in the crock pot so it should be ready when I get home.

[sassycassie1984]

megs - It was me that said I hate pimiento cheese but that the recipe looked good in the Food Network mag!! I still haven't made it, but it still looks good!

AFM - Anxious about the GD class tomorrow. As for my great g-ma, my mom said she was a little worse today when she went to visit. She didn't even open her eyes.

I finally attached the photos. The batik is from DH's trip to Burkina Faso, Africa. The coins are from DH's trip to Europe, and the postcards are from various places in Poland and one from Greece. The playbills and stuff are from a trip DH & I went on to NYC. We're going to put photos that we've taken from places we've been on another wall. On a 3rd wall we're going to use wooden letters to spell Jude, and I'm working on a project involving Oh the Places You'll Go (get it?:))

[fe_bengan]

hi guys, so I am now nearly 29 weeks, haha just realised I should swap boards. Hi to everyone. :p

[Pinkturtledove]

Sassy - Your nursery is looking so good! Great idea for a theme! Good luck at your appts today. (I kept thinking yesterday was Wednesday for some reason.)

Fe - Hi! Welcome to the 3rd tri boards!

AFM - So I didn't have to babysit yesterday. But I did go over and say hi to my neighbors Mom who was there and she asked the question: Are you sure you aren't having twins? I thought it was funny, a rite of passage. She then said that I looked like I had lost weight. I thought that was funny. I told her as of my last appt I have only gained 11lbs. But I still have 10 weeks to go, so I am sure it will be piling on soon! :p

I noticed a rash around my ankles last night, at first I was worried it's a sign of pre-e but couldn't find anything online that said that was a symptom. Then I was reading up on PUPPP but that doesn't seem to fit either. It looks like its almost gone today but I have no idea what it could be from. Weird!

[sassycassie1984]

Today has been craptacular for the most part...

My mom called at 3:30 am to let me know my great-grandma died in her sleep.

The kids in my room were a hot mess today, naturally...

Diabetes class was easy peasy. Midwife appointment went well. Lost 1/2 lb, measured 1/2 week ahead, BP was 110/71, and it was nice to hear Jude's heartbeat humming along.

GD prescription supplies were $110 (PER MONTH). I am still fuming. The discount card was not in my kit box, so we left the prescription at the pharmacy, came back home, and the company says it will be here in 2-3 weeks. They are sending me some free test strips for my trouble... (probably only 10 like what came in the kit, oh well). When I get the discount card it will be around $60/month which is infinitely better. Freaking pharmacy deductibles with insurance... what a crock of bull. In the meantime My mom who is Type 2 diabetic with the same meter as me is giving me her test strips and lancets to get me through the 2-3 week wait (she does not use them, nor is she very good at controlling her diabetes, but that's a whole OTHER rant that I could get into!).

Can I have a do-over on today? :(

[megs&david]

Sassy- *HUGS* Sounds like a really rough day. I'm so sorry for your loss of your grandma. It's so hard to lose anyone we love no matter what the circumstances are! I'm glad she went peacefully in her sleep though. Glad your mom can help you out until you get that card. What a mess! Hang in there! I'm glad Jude looked great today though! Just try to focus on that!!! Very cute nursery! I like that you will be able to keep that decor for a long time. Are you the one that went with the car bedding set? I can't remember!

Pink- you should post a belly picture! I never mind when people tell me I look big! I love my preggo belly and I think I will really miss it when this baby is born! Glad you didn't have to babysit. Not sure about the rash. I know a friend who when she was pg had extra sensitive skin and she broke out from her scented laundry detergent. Maybe is was something like that. Were you sweaty at all? I sweat more when preggo. Maybe extra moisture could cause the rash. Glad it's going away though.

AFM, I had such a great day. I was overly emotional with dh last night and super crabby. But felt better this morning. I took Abby on a play/lunch date. Then we ran to Walmart, Target, and BRU to take back a few things from my shower. I was able to get the breathable bumper, sheet set, and changing pad cover. I also let Abby pick out a toy for her brother. She was so cute about it. She told me she was going to wrap it up and sing the happy birthday song to him when he opened it. Then she said, "I'm the best big sister ever!" LOL! Then we played outside for the first time in forever and didn't have to wear anything but a sweatshirt. Loved all the fresh air. Dh cooked dinner and then helped me clean dishes and he is putting Abby to bed right now. So nice! My OB appt is tomorrow! I'm hoping between the BH, being up on my feet a ton, and DTD that I've made some progress!

[ldarolyn]

fe- welcome to the 3rd trimester!

Pink- That is funny that she asked if you were having twins but said that you looked like you were losing weight, and all in the same conversation. I am assuming you are all belly. I hope your rash clears up.

Sassy- Sorry to hear that your grandmother passed away. it is never easy losing someone close to you. And then on top of it you had to deal with the issues with your supplies. At least your mom was able to help you out with them until you get the discount card in the mail.

Meg- We had gorgeous weather today too. It was so nice to be able to go outside and play and not wear coats, hats and gloves. Almost all of our snow is gone :). This winter has been very long and I am ready for spring to come on full force. That is so adorable about Abby. I hope you video tape her, if she does actually sing to him. They are so cute at that age.

Oreo- I think about you daily. I hope you are doing well and getting to spend lots of time with your mom and sister.


AFM-Not much going on over here. Our wireless router is acting up, so now my only internet time is during downtime at work. The bumping at work starts tomorrow and goes on for 4 days. I am hoping to know by tomorrow evening though since I am higher up on the list.
DH and I have pretty much decided on a name, the same one that his sister told us we better not name her, but oh well. We still have to figure out a middle name but we have time. She has been kicking up a storm recently and my stomach moves in waves. I love watching it and feeling her. I am so going to miss being pregnant once she is born.
I've had quite a few people at work tell me they are concerned about me because i look like i've ost a lot of weight, and they are worried about the baby. I have only lost 8-9lbs and just maintained at that. Baby is measuring fine, so I am not worried. I actually had someone I hadnt seen in a long time ask me what diet I was doing and that I looked great. We continued to talk and then she said I had no clue you were pregnant, lol. There is definitely a baby bump, its not huge but it is there.

[EJ1008]

Hi everyone! I've made it to the third trimester! I'm really feeling it, too. My back pain is now daily. Usually starts hurting around 2-3 p.m. I need to start doing my back exercises and look into prenatal massage.

Work's been super crazy and will be for another week or two. I might not be posting much, but I keep up with you all everyday.

Sassy - I'm so sorry to hear about your great-grandma.

[Pinkturtledove]

Ej - Welcome to the 3rd tri! Sorry about the back pain. It sucks!

Ida - Good luck at work! I hope you get to keep your position and hours. I love feeling my little guy move too. He was going spastic last night. He must be doing summersaults!

Megs - Can't wait to hear how your OB appt went! Sounds like you had a good day yesterday! Abby sounds too cute about being the big sister!

Sassy - I am so sorry about your great grandma and your crappy day yesterday. That sucks about the GD supplies being so much. My Dr's office set me up with a delivery pharmacy that is mostly covered by our insurance. They send the strips and lancets to me by overnight mail and I think total so far I've only paid $130 in co-pays. But insulin is expensive too. If you have to take it, I'd ask your Dr to give you the max amount a prescription can be. The first time I got one bottle and it was $35 co-pay and they increased it and I ran out and my pharmacy goes by how much you are prescribed, but it changes and you can run out. Anyway the Dr had to send in a new prescription and gave me 3 bottles and it was the same $35 co-pay for 3 times as much insulin. I hope that makes sense. The needles are a co-pay too. The first time we picked up my prescription it was like $100 for daytime insulin ($35) nighttime insulin ($35) and needles ($35). We have a benefits card through DH's work though and we have needed it this year! Glad Jude is growing so well though!

AFM - Yesterday our computer monitor (which has been on the fritz) finally lost it and died. It annoys me so much because it was only at the most like 4 years old. We got it when widescreen monitors first came out. :mad: So we ordered a new one from Dell. I really hope it gets here before 4/7! I don't like the laptop all that much. I prefer my desktop. Oh well. I will post a bump picture soon. I am huge and I know that (definitely not twin huge though) but I love it. It's amazing to think I am creating another person!

The rash is still there but just barely. The only thing I can think is I shaved my legs the day it appeared but I used my regular shaving cream and razor and I didn't wear socks and shoes that day so I don't think it was from sweat/heat. I use ALL free laundry soap, so I don't know what it could be from!

Our stroller is in at Wal-Mart! We get to go pick it up tonight! So excited! It is supposed to be 81 here today! I had all the windows open yesterday and we had to break out all the house fans. But it supposed to go back to rain on Saturday. :mad: So ready for the rain to stop!