June 2006 Mommies ~ 3rd Trimester!

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

shaq Sorry about the family flaking on the travel system.

pink Men just don't get it.

amurphy Sounds like a great weekend.

LilMrs Keeping fingers crossed that you get the job.

ds Hopefully SIL will get on the ball.

Sorry if I missed anyone...

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Furniture: thanks for offering to highjack it for me :) I'm really not sure what's going on. She has 2 daughters so she knows about needing stuff right away and stressing over it. I have to talk to her tonight and possibly see her tomorrow so I'll ask her then. She said she's going to talk to her husband tonight.

Hormones: The other night I mentioned to Brian that I may have to turn on the a/c and he says, "when you pay the difference in the electric bill you can turn it on". I started balling, I don't work, have any income but he said that. He's never questioned me about my spending and I can pretty much have anything I want, but he said that :/
And then today when I called him to tell him what the dr said I told him that I was going to call his dad to come up. He says, "go with me on this, how about I stay home and Chrissy (the friend here who's giving us the furn and we've only known for about 10 months) goes into the room with you." I proceeded to tell him that that statement wasn't funny anymore and I was tired of hearing it. He says, I'm going to let you go cause you're not in a good mood.
Um hello - to me, this is crunch time and not time to joke any longer. I started crying. He just doesn't get it sometimes.

CC: I was bmlp224 on WC. I migrated when everyone else did, after the change.


Anyway, I have to start dinner and change a poopie. Have a great day.

ETA: Quick funny story... I was sitting in the room waiting for the dr and my stomach growled, I was hungry. Nikolas looks at me and says "poopie" with question in his voice. I said no mommy didn't make a poopie and he says poopie again with a smile on his face, like yes you did. Kids :D

[sunshineab622]

ds2003: Tonight is the series finale of 7th Heaven so I will be tuned in. I hope I can stay up long enough to watch it - It does not come on here til 1000PM

Those tickers are neat - I have one (babygaga) saved on my yahoo that I go to every now & then.

[IzzyJune2006]

Hi everyone...

Just wondering, has anyone else had weird dreams likely baby/pregnancy-related?

I had a dream last night that there was a major flood and all my stuff was washing away. Not sure how to interpret it. I have 5 more weeks until EDD!

Edited to add this link:
Pregnancy Dreams (http://www.patriciagarfield.com/publications/pregnancy-dreams.pdf)
In my dream, the flood waters happened while I was loading the dishwasher... I have been having a hate relationship with dishwashing chores, that must be stressing me out that it will cause my water to break. We'll see

[Baby Lust]

Nikos, Wow!! I can't believe how close you are!! I hope your dream about the first mommy was wrong or that will mean a very early baby for someone!!

Where I came from: I was on WC for my wedding planning in 2002. I was Shanes_Angel. I stayed there for TTC and then came over here as soon as the new format hit. I am also on LJ, but mostly to stay caught up with friends.

Dreams: I had a dream last night that I was 5cm and in labor, though I wasn't really *in* labor.. just progressing. I just kept telling everyone that I knew I was in labor and no one would believe me! :rolleyes: Yikes.

Detergent: We are using All for Baby for now. Dreft was too expensive for the time being.

Laundry: I think I am going to start this weekend and just do a couple loads a day. We have SO much, but I'm not going to worry about the 6+ month stuff right now.

[jay&erinn]

Happy Monday- Well, it's happy because it's almost over:rolleyes: It was a long day at work (10.5 hours), and then coming home to a 2 year old who wants what little energy I had left, makes for a long day.

Where I came from: I started on WC while planning my wedding in 2001, but wasn't very active. I was much more active over there while pregnant with Mia. I came over here when my pregnancy group with my second miscarriage migrated here, but still spent time on WC with my Oct 2003 mommies group. Now that they are here too, I never go back to WC.

Detergent: We'll just use the tide HE. I figure if it's good enough for the cloth diapers, it's good enough for the clothes too.

calling the baby Abraham Lincoln or Toyota
Mia keeps insisting the baby's name will be Dora if it's a girl and Diego if it's a boy. Can you tell what she's currently obsessed with? At least I have to give her some credit. She's given it more thought that DH:rolleyes:

[sunshineab622]

my baby progress pics .... thanks to lil_mrs :)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/sunshineab622/baby_progress.jpg

[Mystikal]

Quick post because I feel like crap...
I was planning on calling into work sick on Wednesday since I am having my u/s at 9:00 and then have another appt with my OB at 1:45 and I didn't want to have to take time off work. Well, I think I jinxed myself. I feel like I'm getting a sinus infection and my throat is sore. :( Bah!

Dreams I had a dream the other night that I forgot to feed the baby all day, and never changed her diaper, either. I felt horrible and like such a failure. I know in real life that would never happen, but still...I am just so afraid of being a "bad" mom. I guess that's normal, though.

Seventh Heaven Finale I won't spoil anything, but I will say I was disappointed with it. I didn't even come close to crying at all. It just wasn't much closure...

[Astlrdec]

Hi everyone! It's been AGES since I came in and I was hoping I hadn't missed any early arrivals!

Nikos WOW on your induction happening next weekend!! My baby shower is on the 21st (which is about the same time in real time that you'll be going in) so I'll be thinking of you two!

DS2003-Glad to hear that someone else is having a shower this late into the pregnancy as well! I'm hoping we get lots of helpful stuff and I don't have to spend much time out returning gifts and getting the things we really need to have after the shower...lets hope anyway! :)

Where did I come from?-Well, I was a WCer waaay waaay back in the mists of time when I was planning my wedding and for a time afterwards. Then when a pile of people switched to LJ so did I. Then a friend of mine on LJ who switched to CC when it was started told me about it so I came on over. Don't post much over here mostly just lurk. :) My WC username was: Rach_in_Oz

Laundry--Have started and washed the white coloured stuff I was given/had already. I didn't buy any special detergent I just used 1/2 strength normal stuff. It came out un-smelly (eg detergent smelly) and stuff so I hope that's okay. Will be getting my cloth diaper stash this week so when it arrives I'll wash that too. I'm trying to do it as it comes in rather than saving it all up for one big wash. Need to buy a gentle wool wash though for some knitted items I've been given/made.

Phew well with only 5 weeks to go I need to get cracking and collect some more labour/hospital gear together and finish sewing a cover for the bouncer we were given so I'll leave you with a belly shot from 3 weeks ago!

32w0d
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/rmhodge/Pregnancy%201%20Belly%20Shots/32w0d1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/rmhodge/Pregnancy%201%20Belly%20Shots/32w0d2.jpg

Must get a new one done soon!

Have a great week all!

[ds2003]

Seventh Heaven Finale I won't spoil anything, but I will say I was disappointed with it. I didn't even come close to crying at all. It just wasn't much closure...


Don't say that...I'm about to watch it right now. I had to tape it. :(

[kmmommy]

I watched the 7th Heaven finale too and wasn't that impressed. I think it was a good ending but nothing riveting like when Friends ended (at least IMO).

[kmmommy]

I just got this email and thought I'd share since we're all mommies this year. All the ROs can relate to this and for the new moms this year...you'll have your chance so very soon.

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This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers
in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and
cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's alright honey, Mommy's here."
Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing
crying babies who can't be comforted.

This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their
hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse.

For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes.
And all the mothers who DON'T.

This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they'll never see.
And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes.
And for the mothers who lost their baby in that precious 9 months that
they will never get to watch grow on earth but one day will be reunited with in
Heaven!

This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors.
And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football
or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars, so that
when their kids asked, "Did you see me, Mom?" they could say, "Of course, I wouldn't have missed it for the world," and mean it.

This is for all the mothers who yell at their kids in the grocery
store and swat them in despair when they stomp
their feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the
mothers who count to ten instead, but realize how child abuse happens.

This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and
explained all about making babies. And for all the
(grand) mothers who wanted to, but just couldn't find the words.

This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat.
For all the mothers who read "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a
year. And then read it again. "Just one more time."

This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their
shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who
opted for Velcro instead.


This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their
daughters to sink a jump shot.

This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little
voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own
offspring are at home -- or even away at college.

This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to
school with stomachaches assuring them they'd be just FINE once they
got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later
asking them to please pick them up. Right away.

This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find
the words to reach them.

This is for all the step-mothers who raised another woman's child or
children, and gave their time, attention, and love... sometimes totally unappreciated!

For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their
14-year-olds dye their hair green.
For all the mothers of the victims of recent
school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shooting.
For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers
who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just
came home from school, safely.

This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful,
and now pray they come home safely from a war.

What makes a good Mother anyway? Is it patience?
Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner,
and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time? Or is it in her
heart? Is it the ache you feel when you
watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school
alone for the very first time? The jolt that takes you from sleep to
dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the
back of a sleeping baby?

The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to
hear their key in the door and know they are safe again in your home?
Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your
child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying?

The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for
young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep
deprivation... And mature mothers learning to let go.
For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.
Single mothers and married mothers.
Mothers with money, mothers without.
This is for you all.
For all of us.
Hang in there.
In the end we can only do the best we can.
Tell them every day that we love them.

[Baby Lust]

7th Heaven: I wasn't that impressed. I liked everything up until the far-fetched part at the end. (If you saw it, you know what I am referring to.) I didn't think it was a very good tribute to 10 years on the air.

[ds2003]

I agree 7th Heaven was a disappointment. I thought the whole episode was a mess and the ending was too far fetched. I just thought to myself..this is so corny. What was the whole thing about the Simon and Sandy? She didn't seem to have a purpose other then leave us questioning things. Maybe the network is planning for a spin-off.


Anyhow, back to getting dressed for work.

[ffanel]

So much to catch up on...

I'm not working Fridays now, so my posts are a bit more intermittent. In any event, I'd also like to wish everyone a Happy Early Mother's Day. That poem was really, really beautiful Kaeden's Mommy. Thanks for sharing it with us.

where I came from - also a former WC'er- I was dtchsctybride back then. Our wedding was in 2002 and I was active in '01 & '02. Do not miss it at all. Like CC much better.

detergent I'm sticking with any "free and clear" variety. Is there really a need for Dreft? I thought it might just be marketing hype. You know, attach the word "baby" and charge twice as much. Maybe I'm wrong though.

laundry I've started washing a little bit at a time, but just NB and 0-3 stuff. I have lots more to do this weekend.

7th Heaven Not as great as I had hoped. Agree that the ending was over-the-top. Oh well, at least my Monday nights are free again.

A quick update: This past weekend was our shower. It was lots of fun, but a bit overwhelming (there were about 55 women there). The upside to that is we got everything we could need pretty much and then some. We received all of the big ticket items we registered for, got some duplicates (BRU has a messed up system!), and lots of items we did not register for. I'm going to trade in the duplicates for store credit and get the last items we did not get off the registry instead. I have plenty of returns to do this Friday. It seems like most of the non-registry items are from Target, Kohl's, Walmart and maybe Penney's. Right now our living room looks like a BRU exploded inside of it. I have clothing all over the place, sorted by type and size, and toys and piles of exhanges/returns, cards, etc. I feel like I'll be spending every moment getting ready until the baby comes!

Hope everyone is doing well. It's exciting that we may see some babies before the month is through!

[maryanne]

I came in here to ask for some advice. I am stuck on window treatments for the nursery. The room has four large windows, infact it is almost all windows. I just tried to take some pictures to give a 360 of the room but they won't download. The room is awfully bright. We have to do something to mask some of the light.

This is a pic of part of the room

http://images.snapfish.com/3468%3B75%3B7%7Ffp346%3Enu%3D3236%3E2%3B9%3E%3B69% 3EWSNRCG%3D323367%3C974735nu0mrj

I like this one from PBK but it might be too much pink!Actually, I would love it in a solid lavender but I can;t find anyone else who makes something similar. Another question I have is that I am not sure if it would look stupid with a black out shade underneath it.

http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200618/0009/img39m.jpg

and then there are valances that match the bedding

http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/brd/brd139tvbbt-big.jpg
but are they too plain.

I have scoured the internet trying to find stuff that I like. B/c the room is so small I can't do full length drapes..it would be overpowering. I have checked PBK, Bombay Kids, peir one, macys , target ,bru, and pennys....does anyone have any suggestions.

[sunshineab622]

I had my 34 wk appt today - BP was good, Weight 0 lbs gained in 2 wks wooohooo, He went ahead & did an internal cause I have been having BH contractions - He said she is head down but still way up there - no dilation yet. He told me to keep laying down every night when I get home on my left side, drink plenty of fluids & eat tons of fresh fruits & veggies.

I go back on May 23rd

[jay&erinn]

maryann: Here's one from company kids. It comes in a couple different colors.
http://www.thecompanystore.com/HanoverAssets/TCS/large_images/csck06ginghamroman.jpg
Not sure if it's what you're looking for. I also don't think blackout shades would look bad under the window treatments. The can always be rolled up during the day (when it's not nap time) and the treatments will hide them.

[ds2003]

ffanel - what an awesome shower you had. Can I invite your friends and family to ours?

One thing that I’m looking forward to is not having any plans for the Memorial Day Weekend. It is the weekend following our shower, so I can spend time getting stuff set up, washed and put away. I really hope DH does try to spring some trip on me. That weekend is the ONLY completely free weekend we have between now and the baby’s arrival.

Sunshine – wow, no weight gain. I would love to hear those words at my next appt on Monday.

Maryanne – I’m not the valance type so I hope someone can offer some suggestions.

[Pink_Converse]

Can you get white, opaque colored black out shades? I don't think the black would be bad if you kept them rolled up most of the time because they would be hidden by the valance I would think.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

astrldc- You look great!

Crazy dreams- I am always listing my crazy dreams. Last week I had a litter of 5 kittens. I knew I was going into labor and I stood up to go to the hospital and they just started shooting across the room in their sacs and then they would stretch to break their sac and meow. I then had to go pick them all up and give them to their mom. Apparently I was just the cat's surrogate or something??
I have a lot of dreams where I realize that I haven't fed or changed the baby all day because he is so quiet. Or I realize that he is so many days old and I forgot that I was going to breastfeed him.
Oh and I had another one that I was being held hostage and had to fake my labor to get out then suddenly I was in a intertube in the ocean in Mexico swimming up to a pirate party boat for Spring Break. Again- No clue??

ffanel- Wow that is a big shower! I'm glad you got everything you needed.

No real update on me yet... Still waiting to hear if I got the job... Knowing my luck they will wait until 4:55 to tell me. Either way, just applying has opened up some other opportunities. If the other girl that interviewed for it gets it, I will go for her job and there is one other job that hasn't been posted yet that is similar to the job that I applied for. I just hate waiting!

[Pink_Converse]

Crazy Dreams-Forgot to list mine from last night. Dreamed I had the baby and everyone was hogging him, going upstairs when I was downstairs, taking him away from the house, etc. I never even got to see him at all. I kept asking everyone what he looked like. I was really skinny in the dream too, so we KNOW that was a dream!!!

[sunshineab622]

lil_mrs: I hope you hear something soon. Also if you do not get the job you applied for maybe one of the others you are looking at will be available to you.

maryanne: That is about the color of Bailey's room :) great color ... I like the type of valance/curtains that jay&erinn posted with a white colored black out type of shade behind. I am having the same type of issue of finding curtains/valance to match I think we are going to get some type of white sheers since the color is so hard to match - we have white wood blinds that block out alot of the light but it still seems pretty bright in there. Good luck to you.

[jbenny75]

lilmrs Great dreams....you made me laugh.

maryanne I think the black-out shade will be fine when it's rolled up underneath the shade. Would you rather do blinds?? It would be a lot of pink if you get the pink shades, but if it's what you like, you should do it. The window treatment police aren't going to come and get you!! From the valance you posted that goes with your bedding set, it looks like it's pink and green? I think PBK has that roman shade in a green gingham....did you like that color?

[Niko&Troi]

Hello All :D

ffanel Yeah on the shower.

maryanne I have a white "black out" roller shade that we got at Home Depot. It literally makes the room dark when it's down, and that's with the first morning sun coming into the room. I would keep them 1/2 way up during the day and closed at night. They also cut them to size.
Sorry I can't help with the curtains. I made ours, got the material from WalMart.

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Furn update: Ok, so today I went to BRU and took the pix with Nikolas. I will have to go to Kinko's to scan them and then get them posted later. Anyway, I met the lady there who's giving us the furn. After we did all of our pix, she came over with the girls so the kids could play.
First thing we do is go through the house and show how things have been changed around. I ask her how big the dresser is and tell her that I can't really secure Nikolas' changing table until I know where it's going and we're waiting for the furn for that. She mentions that the other changing table she has probably won't fit in the room and I agree.
The kids start running around so the subject gets dropped.
We eat lunch, they play and we don't talk about it again. As they are leaving, she says, we'll see you soon, so I ask how soon with a little giggle in my voice. She then mentions that she forgot that tomorrow night is her daughter's play at preschool. She then tells me not to worry, that it will all come together. WHEN WHEN WHEN?
I can't stress to her enough that I really want to get this furniture in place so I know my son has a bed to come home to.
I'm at my wits end about to cry. I don't know what else to do. Do I call her in tears begging to get the stuff? Do I just give up and buy our own, which we wouldn't have in time and can't really afford right now? I just don't know what to do. I should have gotten it a few months back when they originally wanted to give it to us and kept it in the basement. I could kick myself now.
So that's the furniture update.

Anyway, to me, the pix looks nice and I'll try to get them up asap. Well I have to eat. BBL hopefully with some resolution to this furniture problem.

[IzzyJune2006]

Nikosmommy I'm so sorry to hear about your furniture ordeal. I don't know if this will help ease your mind... but if you have a pack'n play, I hear those are wonderful to use as substitute crib and changing table. That's what we plan to use when we will bring our little one to the grandparents overnight. So perhaps if the furniture doesn't get there on time, you can set this up as your back up.
What is wrong with that lady anyway!!! Do you think someone is planning a surprise event for you? It almost seems like she is keeping you in suspense on purpose.

[Niko&Troi]

Izzy We do have a pack 'n play so I know we can use that. It's just that feeling of wanting to get everything in it's place that driving me crazy. She offered to sew my curtains for me cause I have no skills and I gave them to her a month ago. Still don't have them back yet :/

Do you think someone is planning a surprise event for you? It almost seems like she is keeping you in suspense on purpose.

Originally she mentioned to me a few months back that the group wanted to have a shower/party for me. I told her we didn't need anything for the baby but she told me to register for the type of formula, diapers, etc that we would use. We did that for the other moms. Well I did that.
Then we had a shower in March and only 3 people showed up besides the mom. So showers were nixed and we decided that we'd only do stuff for the kids. She did say though that she still wanted to have something for me though.
Then she tells me about 2 weeks ago that there wouldn't be anything cause it was decided a while back that we wouldn't do showers. Ok.
Well then today we're talking about clothes and I mention how I will need to get more 0-3 summer clothes cause Niko only had a few outfits being born at the end of the summer, she tells me not to buy anything and just wait.
So, in short, I don't know if they are planning anything. If they are, they are running out of time.
But I don't think the furniture would be part of it. That's something we were discussing from the beginning and I know I'm getting it.

Forgot to mention earlier: When we were talking about what clothes I have, she asked if I had onsies. I told her I have a box of clothes that I'm waiting for the dresser to put them in. So she knows I'm kind of at her mercy right now.

So that's it in a nutshell. It's just a waiting game now.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Nikos- Sorry that the lady is being such a PITA about the furniture

Okay so I know this is weird but does anyone else get kind of creeped out by their babies movement. He has a couple of moves that just give me the willies. The first one I think he is finger painting my lower abdomen and it almost feels it my lower stomach is falling asleep and then the new move he has is that he drags his foot from one side to the other real slowly. I can actually put my hand on my chest and feel him move. Oh and I swear today he started kicking me in the back of my boob! It is just so weird how much space he takes up. I joke with DH that Collin is getting too big for Mom and needs to move out. I also just picture the size of my belly coming out of you know where and that just freaks me out sometimes. I know most of it is just because I am so weird and I have too much time on my hands.

[ds2003]

Nikosmommy – I know it must be tough because you just want things to be done. I can’t believe the woman is being so lax about it. I second the idea of using a pack n play or a co-sleeper. DH and I have been discussing what to do. I want to co-sleep but I’m a little on edge about it so an alternative for us is to use a co-sleeper. The baby will be in our room for probably 6 months or until he is sleeping through the night. Since I will be breastfeeding it is just more convenient for the baby to be in our room.

Lil_mrs – so far none of the movement have been freaky.


QOTD: This may have come up before Are you planning to cosleep? If so, how long?
DH and I are contemplating this. Neither of us is against it, we just are not that comfortable doing it ourselves. I think it is going to be one of those things that just happens. If we do it, we would go for maybe 6 months or until he is sleeping through most of the night. If we had a king size bed I would probably we less worried, but we only have a queen and it may be a little tight.

[Pink_Converse]

Lil-I enjoy his movements, and I'm really surprised by that because before I became pregnant I thought it would totally gross me out! However, now that he is so big I can't stand it when he hiccups! They feel so big, like it's a 10 pound infant in there doing it and I feel it in my bottom/vaginal area too sometimes and that is really gross! Sometimes the rolls and bumps are kind of uncomfy too now that he is so big.

Missed the QOTD-We will eventually move our room upstairs where the nursery is, but until then the baby will sleep in his PNP downstairs next to my bed. I don't want to move upstairs until I am healed. Then I will see what works best for us, PNP or crib. How long can they sleep in the PNP basinett part anyway?

[ds2003]

How long can they sleep in the PNP basinett part anyway? I think it is either 25 or 35 lbs

[kmmommy]

Sleeping in PNP basinett ~ I don't know the weight/size guidelines but DS only slept in it for a couple months. Then we put his crib in our room and he was in our room until about 6 months. The crib had more support and looked more comfortable than the PNP.

Co-sleeping ~ We don't plan on it. She'll be next to our bed for a few months at least but not in our bed. We did a little with DS every now and then. I think it works great for a lot of people though.

[shouldaeloped]

co-sleeping- don't plan on it. we have a bassinet to put right next to the bed and I am too terrified that either I will roll on top of her or that I'll never get her out of my bed. so we are going to try the bassinet route.

movements- they don't freak me out at all but I do get concerned that they are decreasing. she kicks right under my left boob and quite a bit in the very lower abdomen region but other than that, she has been quiet lately. my OB has told me not to worry about intensity of movement as long as it's there. . but I still worry. haven't I read somewhere that movement does decrease in the last month? or did I make that up?

quick question about back labor- if you have an anterior placenta, does that mean you are more likely to have back labor? and if so, would your BH be in your back at all? anyone? I have been having MASSIVE back pain lately and I have started to wonder if that could be it. I do have the belly tightening but oh, the back pain.

nikos- hope that woman comes to her senses and remembers what it's like to get ready for a new baby!

lil mrs- great dreams. I have had some odd ones lately but nothing like you are describing!

mrs brownie- still nothing from her?

I am off Thursday and Friday for DH's graduation and the arrival of my in-laws. looking forward to the time off. . nervous about the in-laws!

[ds2003]

movements - yep they do decrease because there is less room .

back labor is a result of having a posterior baby (back of the head against the mom’s spine).. I've read that baby's tend to face their placenta so I could see the baby being posterior most of the time since your placenta is anterior but I don’t’ know how that affects what the baby does during delivery. I don’t know how that affects where you feel the BH and if it causes back pain. The back pain could just be for the extra weight. My understanding is that the back labor happens while the baby is dropping and the back of the head is against your spine. I would think that right now if the baby is still high and floaty that you wouldn’t feel the back pain as a result of his position. That is just my thought, but I would ask your OB or MW.

[amurphy]

I've been lurking all day . . . so I guess I should finally get around to posting!

co-sleeping- we don't plan on having the baby sleep in the bed with us, but I do plan on using a co-sleeper my SIL gave us. I think it will make BF a bit easier those first few weeks.

movements- My baby does that "writing on the inside" move quite a bit in the evening. I find it a little disconcerting...but my DH and sister were pretty freaked out by it last night! I have heard that movement decreases in the last month as the baby runs out of room. My baby seems to be fighting the concept of running out of room and attempting to stretch my belly to unimaginable dimensions. He or she favors the right side and while driving to dinner last night, I felt pressure on the inside of my right arm--it was the baby pushing my stomach into my arm! What the heck! Move over baby!

nikos- so sorry to hear that the furniture drama continues. What a pain!

lil mrs- my dreams aren't as "crazy" as the ones you've been having, but I did dream that I gave birth to a baby girl this week. She was pretty BIG!

DH put the baby's swing together last night--not one swear was uttered so that bodes well for those of you who have yet to put together the papasan swing! :D

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

Ok, I sent the following as part of a larger email to the mom in regards to the furniture:

Now as for the furniture. We are so appreciative that you're going to lend it to us. We didn't want to have to buy another crib when Niko will probably be out of his soon. We'll eventually get a dresser but right now it's not in the budget, so you're saving us there too :)

Anyway, I know I keep bringing it up, but I really am stressing getting their room done before he comes. Besides the furniture, I just feel like there is so much to do with so little time left. I've been asking Brian for over a week now to hang the curtain rods for me in their room and as you saw, still not done.

So I'm begging you, please let's get together so we can get the furniture. Brian is ready to go over at a moments notice (even if it's at midnight) to help Mike load it up. If we had a larger vehicle, we'd be good to go, but we don't.

I also mentioned in there that Brian is stressing me too about the curtain rods so it doesn't seem like it's all her. I included some other stuff too, like we don't need a ton of outfits (I found some more). Just them lending us the furniture is enough. So hopefully she'll get the jist that it's all me stressing and come through soon.


CoSleeping As all of my posts from the infamous crib, we won't be cosleeping. Both Brian and myself are all over the bed. However there were several occassions that I did wake up next to Nikolas when he was napping. I didn't get a good sleep then.

Weird movements: None of those. The thing that freaks me out sometimes is when I see a huge portion of his body poke out from my belly. Right now he's laying with his right side facing out and his butt up under my left boob. So when he moves his butt, you can see it on the left side of my body. When you see it, sometimes it freaks me out.

MrsBrownie Ok, where is she? Did she do the secret shower gift? Can her mommy maybe drop her a note and let her know of our concern? Her computer may just be down but we need to know what's going on, soon.

[shouldaeloped]

thanks DS- i will ask my OB at my next appointment next Thursday but with all the wisdom in this thread, I thought I would give it a shot to see what everyone else knows!

very well written e-mail Niko's- hoping she responds soon!

[kmmommy]

Nikos ~ Good luck getting the furniture. It's hard when you have to depend on someone else. :rolleyes:

weird movements ~ None that I really remember anyway. I feel less of her movements due to the excess amniotic fluid that I have.

I just scheduled my appointment with the perinatologist for next Monday the 15th. I'm excited to meet her even though she's not the doctor that I really wanted. The doctor I was requesting isn't available until 5/31 which is probably a bit late. I also asked the receptionist if they do inductions for people who don't live there, etc. and it sounds like they will be willing to work with me on it. I really wish we didn't have to do an induction but since we live 4 hours away (with no traffic) and M will need surgery shortly after birth I really feel we need to have things scheduled. I wouldn't be as concerned excpet Memorial Day happens to fall when I'm 38 1/2 weeks and we need to be sure the surgeons and cardiologists are there to check her out right away.

Enough rambling...must get back to work!

[connorsmommy]

cosleeping --

I'm not opposed to it but DH is, so we rarely did it when C was a newborn. Early on when C was needing to nurse a lot (he barely slept an hour before waking to feed), I spent a few days with him sleeping next to me on the futon. This time we don't have that option, so in those early days DH will likely sleep in the basement for a couple of weeks while baby sleeps in the queen with me.



Hmmm... Mrs. Brownie, where AREEEEEEE you??? I can't remember if it was mentioned the other day when her absence was first noted, but I remember her saying soemthing about not having an announcement buddy here...that she'd just post when she's home after the baby is born.... hmmm.... !!!!!!

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Today something odd happened to me... around 10 a.m. (about 3 hours after waking), I got extremely tired. I tried laying on the couch but it just wasn't good enough. DH told me to go upstairs and have a nap in bed, so I did...and I didn't wake up until 12:30. That is soooo odd for me. And it came on so suddenly...


Got a little more dawson stuff done today - the crib mobile is attached to the crib as is the OW aquarium (oh how I missed the aquarium!!). I've started washing the Kissaluvs (currently in the middle of doing 3 hot cycles), and I've been doing other various little things.

I also made some post partum pads and put those in the freezer so that they're ready to go as soon as I'm released from the hosp after Dawson is born. And it's a good thing I did those today -- I thought I had more pads than I did (lol, they're left overs from when Connor was born!) so I guess I will have to get some more very soon so that I have some non-frozen ones for pre-labour if needed!!


Hope everyone is having a great afternoon!

[Pink_Converse]

Kaeden's-Hope all goes well at the appt. Why is it that you have to have the baby 4 hours away again?

[Fitzy]

amurphy -- that's pretty funny about the absence of cursing. DH swore a blue streak hanging a measley decorative shelf in our office (there was a lot of throwing of directions and tools too). I had absolutely no patience for it and told him he was lucky he's never put any baby gear or toy together (I did them all).

NikosMommy - Sorry about the furniture drama, but it does sound like there is something in the works...Still, she should be more sensitive to the immediacy at this point.

Co-sleeping - Not for us. The baby will be in a bassinet in our room. Lucky for us, DD has always preferred her crib. No one gets any sleep when we've tried to get her to sleep with us so while we were concerned about rolling over on her, that wasn't an issue b/c we'd have to asleep to do that in the first place -- a feat we've barely managed when she's around. We've got a little thrasher!

Weird dreams - Definitely occuring and each one seems stranger than the next.

[kmmommy]

Kaeden's-Hope all goes well at the appt. Why is it that you have to have the baby 4 hours away again?

Thanks! Technically I could deliver here, but their is no pediatric heart surgeon here and just in case there is some complications we'd rather be at the bigger hospital. Our hospital has a good NICU and great doctors and nurses, but if something came up they would have to airlift her to this other hospital anyway. The hospital I'll deliver at has the 2nd best NICU in the nation. Plus, my premie brother was delivered there so we know most of the doctors and are comfortable with them.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

KM- I hope that they work with you on setting a date. That would make me nervous with Memorial Day weekend and the long drive too.

Nikos- That email sound great. I hope you get the stuff soon.

Co-Sleeping- We are not planning on it but we are not totally against it. We will have the PnP in our room with the bassinet feature.

Connorsmommy- Sounds like you are all set and just need to wait for baby!!

So still no word on whether or not I have the job! He emailed me today and said that he is going to have to bump us back to tomorrow because something had come up. I hate waiting!!! He better call me in to his office 1st thing tomorrow am!

[kmmommy]

Lil Mrs ~ Hope you hear something right away tomorrow. Waiting sucks!

[jbenny75]

Mrsbrownie Where are you? I hope everything is okay!

lilmrs Good luck with the job! Waiting stinks! :(

nikos That email sounded great! You put your concerns very nicely. I hope she comes through soon, one way or another. It would be fun if there is a surprise planned somehow. I am also waiting on DH to hang curtain rods. I swear I'm about to just start crying and begging and telling him I'll just do anything if he would just PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do it already!! Something tells me it's going to take some drama to get it finished.:rolleyes: I'm also having that feeling that I just NEED it to be ready. I can imagine that your feeling is waaayyy more urgent than mine.

km Sounds like a great hospital! I hope you can get everything scheduled and worked out.

movement There are some movements that are a little weird. I've had my hands on my stomach, and whatever he's moving in there was rubbing it's way across my palm, almost purposefully. That freaked me out a bit.

I found my first stretch marks today. Three on my side just above my hip. :(

I woke up over the weekend with some BH, and now I'm having them several times a day. I thought I had been having them before, but I don't think I was. These feel different.

[shaqangel]

nikos i hope u get that furniture soon...its stressing me out that she is so slack about it. we are still waiting on replacement parts for our crib and its been a mth now :mad:

lilmrs hope u get the job!

connors u've been a busy bee! how do u make those pads?

weird movements i dont think so - just tons of rolls and i kneed a lot! and of cos kicked in my ribs like there's no t'row!

co-sleeping not for us....baby will be in a bassinet

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i have my doc appt t'row morning with a sonogram to check baby's weight. i'm not looking fwd to stepping on that scale since i ate WAY too much cake this week-end!!!

[shaqangel]

just wanted to share a few pics from my shower on sunday:

the cake dh surprised me with - i took out my name!
http://static.flickr.com/47/143731465_a1a109db29.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/9/143733467_acebd799d8.jpg?v=0

photo mat - guests wrote messages to our baby (we're going to put this up in the nursery)
http://static.flickr.com/55/143731464_653a106578.jpg?v=0

food table (it was after lunch so just light stuff)
http://static.flickr.com/50/143680341_84fb3da126.jpg?v=0

one of my fave gifts we received - its a basket and it was filled with a white shawl, booties, album and onesy...really cute!
http://static.flickr.com/53/143680479_dbb521df91.jpg?v=0

just a random opening presents shot!
http://static.flickr.com/52/143680429_13c0c54778.jpg?v=0

[connorsmommy]

connors u've been a busy bee! how do u make those pads?


they're a 'recipe' that is new to me, so I hope they work well... i remember the frozen pads at the hospital were my best friend and I tried to replicate them at home but did a terrible job (only used water...and I used too much, so really i had ice cubes that melted and wet my pants. LOL!)

Anyway, this is what a friend on LJ told to do:

ingredients needed:
- Aloe Gel (this is an edible liquid, not a topical ointment... you can get it at a natural/health food store... Lily of the Desert is a well known brand. It's sold as a health drink... but OMG, it is SOOO vile smelling in the bottle that I won't dare try it!)
- witch Hazel
- Lavender essential oil

Open up a pad and place it on top of some tin foil. Put some Aloe Gel and Witch Hazel on the pad and rub it in. Should be moist but not soaking (while I was doing this, if I put too much on, I just blotted the excess with a paper towel). Then put a few drops of Lavender on top of that. Wrap pad up flat, maybe with a bit of a curve...and repeat with more pads. Place individually foil-wrapped pads in freezer. Use as needed. The ingredients have natural soothing and healing properties...and WH is a good astringent to help reduce the swelling.

Best of all, the cool frozen pads help numb the area and will be your BEST friend for several days post partum! :)


As I said, I haven't used this particular 'recipe' before, so I hope it works out.... I may try one this week, next time I'm all swollen and sore down there.

[simplicity]

Lil_Mrs: I'm in the waiting game too regarding the job I interviewed for last week. I will be sooooo disappointed if I don't get the job for a variety of reasons. I was told that I would hear back by the end of this week (which happens to be the same day as my son's 2nd B-day) or early next week. Let's wish each other lots of luck!

[maryanne]

well, my team , the red sox, are back in town for three nights. we are ticketed for the entire series, since the yankees are josh's favorite and the sox are mine.

we exchanged our tickets for handicapped accessible seats so i didn't have to climb into the nosebleed section of the stadium. One climb wouldn't be bad but since I have to *GO* practically every inning, it woulld have been too much. The seats are much better too--the view was excellent.

Another thing that works about upgrading is that I get to sit on a folding chair, while it is still not super comfy, it is better than sitting in a row of wooden seats. I get to stand and move around if I need to!

The yankees played probably the sloppiest game that I have ever seen and the sox took advantage of alll the errors. they scored 5 unearned runs. the final score was 14-3

hopefully the next two games will yield the same results--although the games might be rained out.

[jay&erinn]

Kaedens: Have you mapped out the drive just in case to mark hospitals, etc on the way? Hopefully you'll go in for a planned induction, but just to be on the safe side, if you'd go into labor early make sure you're prepared if you try to make it to the hospital that's so far away.

[kmmommy]

jay&erinn ~ I haven't mapped out the drive, but I know the way to this hospital very well as my little brother was delivered there as a premie and I've been there several times. If I go into labor early I may be delivering in the city we live which is possible but not ideal since there are better doctors at the other hospital.

[Niko&Troi]

Morning all :D

shaq Beautiful as always :D

Kaeden's Hopefully they will set an induction date for you. I'd want to be as close to the heart specialist as possible too. Plus if they did have to airlift Mackenzie, that drive until you saw her would drive you insane, maybe you could mention that too to them.

simplicity Keeping fingers crossed for your interview too.

MaryAnne I grew up in Brooklyn so I'm a Mets fan. When I worked in the schools in NY one of the kids in my class, his dad worked for the Yankees so we used to get seats behind home plate. It was nice, I would go with my dad, he enjoyed it so much.
I'd just go now to see A Rod & Derek Jeter. Either one of those men, yummy yummy yummy :p

jbenny
I'm also having that feeling that I just NEED it to be ready.
That is the feeling I'm having, 100%.

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Mrs. Brownie, where AREEEEEEE you??? I can't remember if it was mentioned the other day when her absence was first noted, but I remember her saying soemthing about not having an announcement buddy here...that she'd just post when she's home after the baby is born.... hmmm.... !!!!!!


I think we're ITA that we're all worried about Mrs. Brownie. Ladies, please, if you don't have an announcement buddy, please get one. I'd be glad to give my phone number to anyone who wants it just so we're not all sitting here wondering what's going on.

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So Brian was going to hang the curtain rods last night but I got him to put together Nikolas' table for the patio and I cleaned it. Now we can actually use it and not worry about Nikolas getting hurt on something that was out there. I'll get him to do curtain rods tonight and put on the new air vents in their room.
Since we sold the desk I've been working off our laptop. Our "big" computer is in the closet and I need that to make the birth annoucements, our mailing list is on it. I've been trying to get him to put that up for me, but with no success. I'm going to do that myself today.
I also have to finish the letters for Nikolas today. These things are going on their 3rd coat, with a possible 4th.
I've also decided that I will be napping when Nikolas goes down. Even if I'm not tired and I have stuff to do, I'm napping. I'm running out of time here that I'll have a chance to sleep so I need to get my rest now.

Ok, we're off to run errands. I'm going to scan the pix from yesterday. BBL.

[ds2003]

Shaq – you look great

I need to go shopping this weekend for a shower outfit.

I hope everything with Mrs. Brownie is okay too since we haven’t heard from her in a while. Did she mention any travel she had coming up.

Labor news – I’ll be sure to update you all once I get back from the hospital. I shouldn’t be gone more than 48 hours. If I’m lucky it will be more like 24 hours.

Connorsmommy – I may have to try that recipe. I have lavender oil and witch hazel. I just need to get some aloe gel.

[sunshineab622]

shaq: great shower pics, youre beautiful, love that dress & the food/table looked awesome.

I need to find me something to wear for my shower this saturday.

[maryanne]

i just searched mrsbrownies last posts--these were them...

last post 4/26


As for me, well, it wasn't great news this morning. My blood pressure was still up (132/90) which is very high for me. I started at about 90/70 or something close to that. I also had protein in my urine this morning, which wasn't there yesterday. And I had some other warning signs (felt very headachy and nauseous on Friday and took the day off, my feet and hands are very swollen and noticed the black stars for the first time after she left.) But the good news is that they are monitoring me pretty closely.

I was told that I was DONE with work...so I had to make a call into my boss today and let him know. My replacement is starting on Monday, so I'm hoping to be able to spend the day with her on Monday to get her caught up (can I fit 2 weeks of training into 8 hours...hmmm?)

The M/W also booked me in for a huge battery of tests for Friday. I have to go in and have about 12 different blood tests done (results to be filed within the hour.) I'm also have a NST done and a consult with an OB. And I have to start the 24-hour urinalysis (those 3am pees are going to be hard in that little bucket.) The M/W figured that the OB would put me on bedrest and try medication, but to bring my hospital bags just in case.

Next week I go in for an U/S to check baby's position and I've been told that from here on out I will have something (NST or U/S) each week until the baby is born.

and the day before 4/25
The Good ~ I hit 35 weeks today!

The Bad ~ Who mentioned going first? - I had my weekly M/W appointment today and so much for me saying I had a perfect pregnancy and nothing to worry or complain about.

It seems my Blood Pressure is REALLY ELEVATED (I started with a very low blood pressure) and was measuring 130/90 and 132/90. I also had gained 6 pounds since my last appointment. My midwife is pretty concerned and is coming to my house tomorrow morning just to measure my BP again. She said she didn't even want me driving, in case that elevated it.

If it's still high tomorrow, I will have to have a consult with an OB and go from there. She said that since I'm not at 37 weeks yet, they might let me go on bedrest (no working any longer) or worst case, have me deliver. This baby could make an appearance VERY SHORTLY!

Wanna take bets on who goes first?

The Ugly ~ The midwife was taking my measurements, I'm now measuring a full two weeks ahead (was only 5 days ahead last appointment) and she thinks the baby has flipped and is now bum down. I have to go for an U/S next week to check. She also commented that 'This isn't going to be a little baby.' So, not only does she think that the baby is now positioned the wrong way, he's also facing the wrong way (his back against my back, face out) and he's going to be a MONSTER!

It was just an all-round bad appointment and I'm a little worried, a little panicked and feeling a little scared. Luckily, we have everything ready at home and he could come any day, but I just want him to be healthy

[Pink_Converse]

Kaeden's-Ok, that totally makes sense! That is one of the main reasons I ended up having the amnio when I had that little scare, because if something needed to be done to the baby I wanted to deliver at the same hospital he would need to be at and not have him transferred somwhere. That would have been torture! I'm sure they will end up scheduling you.

Very crazy dream last night-I was touching the top of my belly and the skin was really thin and rubbery. All of the sudden the baby's toes poked out of the top out of a tiny slit. I pushed the toes back in (they were big!) and held the slit closed while someone called the Dr. The cut was totally clean, like my belly was latex instead of skin. Then he starts moving around and we can see his whole body and face thru my stomach and he's really UGLY! Like he had a mouth full of teeth and everything. It was a NIGHTMARE more than a dream. It was soooo freaky!

[kmmommy]

Pink ~ That is one freaky dream! Eek! :eek:

[Mystikal]

Got a message from excitedbride last night and she wanted me to post an update for her. This is what she says:
I am in the hospital. Was admitted yesterday. They tried stoppijnjg the contraction's I was having with three shots of Terbutaline, one procardia, then with magnesium sulfate. Nothing was working sssso I have been staying here. Pretty sure I am here til I deliver. I lost my mucous plug this evening and the contractionn's are still coming but not that strong
yet.
Maybe we'll hear some good news from her soon!!

[connorsmommy]

wow - Excited about Excited... ;) Sounds like there's going to be an official June baby announcement before we know it!

Mrs. Brownie....hoping baby is here and healthy - and she's at home (and healthy too) by now and just getting into the swing of things and not able to post.... (very likely that if she did have baby a couple of weeks ago at 35 weeks, if there was an NICU stay for baby, it would have probably been for no more than 2 weeks...... and perhaps she's a bit overwhelmed at home -- I remember coming home with 15 day old Connor and not being able to get on the internet for more than 3 seconds for the next MONTH...)



as for me, I do have a CC buddy that I know in person who will post in here as soon as I call her with my news. She's one of the first calls we'll make (after family of course!).

[connorsmommy]

....and I just double checked Excited's stats.... my oh my, her due date is a day before mine - she's June 18th, and her first came almost a month early as well, so... wow! This is starting to hit home...

[kmmommy]

Good luck excitedbride! Hope that little one stays put a little longer for you.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Shaq- You look great! Your shower looks wonderful.

So happy for Excited and hoping we have a little one here soon!

Simplicity- I'll send the great job/promotion vibes your way if you send them mine!! Let's hope we both have some good news in that dept.

I'm realizing that I am going to need a buddy to phone in to. Nikos- I'm going to pm you since I am assuming that I won't be in the hospital at the same time as you.

Pink- That is one crazy dream. Last night's the baby was going over to one side and I had to keep pushing him back into the center. Somewhere in my dream someone posted on here that I need to stop drooling and it is grossing them out (I think it was Maryanne!!). I then of course woke up in a pile of drool and had to flip my pillow.

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Gosh yesterday I was just exhausted and sore when I got home! DH was a sweetheart and drew me a bath. That bath felt sooooo good. I just floated in there on my knees and elbows and took all the weight off my back for a while.

[Niko&Troi]

If Excited is our first mommy, then my dream was wrong.
ETA:LilMrs, I'd be happy to take your call :D

Just wanted to drop off our pix. Got them scanned at WalMart for $2.82. Can't beat that!!

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A4%3A%3A47%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D327%3B%3E943%3E76 8%3EWSNRCG%3D3233727963%3B95nu0mrj

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There were more, but these 3 were my faves. The photographer was great. Usually at BRU/Kiddie Kandids, they erase what they don't like, well she let me look at every pix and I got delete was I didn't like.
They also gave me one free 8x10 cause I waited so long for them to help me. Saved $15.

[gina73]

Holy cow about excited - hope she and baby are doing well!

Great photos, Niko's Mommy! The second one is just precious...

MrsBrownie - my virtual shower buddy...I hope you are doing alright, that baby is here and healthy, and that you can check in with us soon so we know you're doing well.

Lil Mrs - good luck with the job prospect...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

maryanne - we just moved from NYC, so I'm a transplanted Yankees fan. You guys whipped us good yesterday, but hopefully the Yanks can turn it around today. We've been going to Rockies games here, and I totally here you on the space issue. We ended up moving to the aisle seats so I could get up to go to the bathroom easier. At least the section we were sitting in had padded seats with a bit more room, so I didn't feel too cramped.


Question for you guys...I stepped on the scale this morning, and I'm a bit concerned. I think I'm actually losing weight. At the very least, I'm not gaining, which is making me nervous, especially since our little guy was measuring on the small side last visit. Should I be concerned? I feel like I'm eating a ton, but at the same time, eating is getting more difficult, so I'm trying to eat more throughout the day instead of all at once. Am I just worried over nothing? I'm afraid our little guy isn't growing enough...

[Pink_Converse]

Niko's-Pic no. 2 is so cute.

Mrs.Brownie-I bet Connor's is right. She probably had the baby and is just overwhelmed with everything.

Excited-Good Luck!:D

The last 3 days I have washed a load of baby stuff per day and put it up. I felt so cool folding his little stuff! Dh came to bed last night and said that he just realized the baby could be here in 3-4 weeks and be perfectly fine and he couldn't believe it was getting so close. He had not REALLY thought about it. I asked him if that would get him moving on getting some home projects done and he said it would and then I pressed him and he said for me to stop nagging him, :rolleyes: . He said he shouldn't have said anything, he was just happy about the baby and then I have to start nagging him. He's driving me nuts. I'm the only person here whose life has changed or who has has to do things they don't necessarily want to do or deal with and it's not fair. I wish he would snap out of it! He was supposed to try to stop smoking but hasn't, he was supposed to do all of these projects around here but has done none. I hope he comes thru with everything.

[sarahncraig]

How adorable are these? http://babydish.com/speckles.php I just saw one on The View.

[sunshineab622]

wow .. excited bride - due June 18th & might be having baby anytime :eek: Thats scary

Mrs.Brownie I hope everything is ok - please post when you get a chance.

Niko: very cute pics :)

[allyray231]

hijack

Mystikal-I am gonna post that info in my LJ because I know we were all worried about her.

Thanks!

hijack

[maryanne]

lol lilmrs--I do so hate it when you drool :):):)

Nikos-love pic 3

simplicity and lilmrs any word yet?

gina-cushy seats at a newer stadium sound divine :) I still have to wait 3 years for that too happen!

I wouldn't be too concerned about not gaining alot of weight. I have gained only 6 pounds (I had alot to spare) and my doc said that it's ok, even in these last weeks...as long as I am taking the prenatals etc.

Pinkie- I still have to do that massive laundry washing..ARRGH! Congrats on getting it done

I think that I am finally getting some of my family to realize that there is a possibility of the baby arriving BEFORE her due date..even weeks before. They know I am an uberplanner and have been dismissing my wanting to get stuff done early just in case.

Being the last one due on this thread, I have to keep reminding myself to not get too wound up b/c some of ya are literally weeks ahead...but the fact is the time is getting near :)

[jbenny75]

mrsbrownie I'm hoping that that is the case...the baby is here and she's too busy to get online.

Mystikal Thanks for posting her last replies.

nikosmommy Beautiful photos!!

So exciting about excitedbride!!

I am just flabbergasted that we're about in the middle of May and these babies are gonna start arriving!!

I was so excited that I just had to share this. I got gas yesterday for $2.69!! A chain of supermarkets here in PA has gas stations at some of their stores. Their discounted gas price was $2.79, and if you have 100 points on your Bonuscard (their store card that you have to use to get their sale prices), you can get 10 cents off per gallon for one fill-up. It's pretty sad to think $2.69 is cheap, though! I've def. been cutting back on my driving.

[kmmommy]

Nikos ~ Great pictures!

Sarah ~ That bag is adorable! i LOVE IT!

Gas Prices ~ I got gas for $2.69 too but that's the regular rate. Here's hoping it drops more very soon. These trips to my new doctor are running us about $100 just because of the gas prices. Insane.

[connorsmommy]

Nikos - those photos are gorgeous! I esp. love the b&w ones!


Well, the crib is finally not piled high with baby stuff anymore. It's now mattress-bare and waiting for the crib sheets which are being washed at this very moment. Closet is empty of office things except for one thing that DH has to bring down to the basement for me.... and then DH will be taking the bulletin board down today and reinstalling it on the wall in my "new" office down here. THere are going to be some ugly screw holes in Dawson's walls....but we're just going to ignore them until we settle on a colour for his future big boy room - so a year or two from now.

Within the next 24-48 hours, the nursery will be completely set up! :) Feelin' good about that. :)


AND my first EI (unemployment benefits) finally kicked in and were paid last night. I now have a smaller (but steady) income between now and when Dawson turns 1 year old. Whew... :)

[MrsBrownie]

Ladies,

First, I want to apologize for not coming in here for so long. Life has been EXTREMELY busy these last few weeks and with being off work, I'm not in front of a computer like I used to be.

I do apologize!

Second, I wanted to say again just how wonderful you all are. I came in today (finally a day to myself) and didn't expect to catch up on 30 pages. All the messages and concern though, has really made me feel loved. It's especially nice since my hormones have been raging out of control.

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The Update

I hit Full Term ~ 37 Weeks yesterday. As you all know, I was taken off work due to high blood pressure and have been monitored very closely. I've spent the last week doing tests and U/S, NST's and M/W appointments...all to determine that I'm FINE. My BP went down (and was actually the lowest it's been since being PG) at yesterday's appoitment. They figure it was a good thing I was taken off work, as it seems to have helped.

So, my baby is still inside and doesn't appear that he's going to be ready anytime soon.

My prediction (might be fun for some of us to guess anyways) is that this baby will be born on or about June 3rd. If he stays in longer than that, I'm hoping he will be born June 13th.

So I take myself out of the running for first June Mommy...much so my disappointment.

I've also been dealing with some really awful symptoms lately...my M/S seems to have returned and I was violently ill last week. I tested positive for GBS, so probably won't spend much time labouring at home due to the antibiotics. I've also started with a UTI, so now I'm on medication for that and my body is starting to ACHE constantly. More my fingers than anything, but it really hurts now!

I had a shower on Sunday, which was wonderful. Got very little off my registry, but everyone was super generous and now we only need two little things before baby arrives (the bottle system - just in case, and a thermometer.) It was a really great day, but I was feeling really tired, very sick and so large. That night I was really sick and still feeling very queasy.

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So, I'm very sorry that I worried everyone. I didn't mean to (I didn't think anyone would really notice my absence, to be honest.)

There has been so much going on that I can't even begin to do replies...except to wish Excitedbride all the best. I hope the baby stays put for a little longer, but that she has an easy and quick delivery.

Also Nikosmommy I'm sorry about all the frustration you are going through. I completely understand it, if only others could. It's hard when the situation is so much out of your control, but hopefully the e-mail did the trick.

And Kaedan'smommy I'm sorry to hear about all that you are going through. You are my hero for being so strong, so positive and for driving 4 hours to the hospital...My thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm wishing you all the best.

I know I should be doing more, but I have a terrible headache and that's all my PG brain would allow me to retain of 30 pages.

I feel terrible about making everyone worry and think a labour buddy would be a great idea. I don't really have anyone else on here that would be able to relay the information, so if anyone would like to be my buddy, I would be sure to add you to the telephone tree list (my dad will have his laptop too so e-mails will be sent) to keep everyone informed.

Again, so sorry, but I PROMISE I will be back at least once a day to check in.

[kmmommy]

MrsBrownie ~ I'm so glad to hear from you and know that all is okay even though the m/s has returned and you have a UTI. Don't worry about not posting. We're just glad you're okay and were able to update. On a personal note, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I truly appreciate it.

[connorsmommy]

gas prices- totally jealous here... I live in the oil&gas Capital of Canada (where all the oil&gas companies have their Canadian head offices)... and OUR gas is around $1.10/litre right now. Translated into gallons and american $$, that would be approximately $4/gallon. Grrr...

(but at the same time, I am really not allowed to complain - one of those major int'l O&G companies employs DH in their corporate aviation department.... so personally, I can't be biting the hand that feeds me, even though gas prices totally suck right now...)

However, I'm really glad that we got rid of our gas-guzzling blazer a few days before this latest gas price increase hit. The minivan is amazing - Has a huge tank, so it costs just as much (or maybe a little more) to fill as the blazer did, but we can go about 990 km's on one tank rather than 350 km's (and that was pushing it) with the Blazer.

[connorsmommy]

:)

Mrs. Brownie!!!

thanks for checking in!! :) (though I must admit I'm a wee bit dissappointed that we don't have any baby news from you... LOL!) Glad you're doing better now with the BP and all... Sounds like it's just been an overwhelming couple of weeks for you, and that's totally understandable....


If you'd like a buddy, I could give you my phone # (being that I'm in Canada as well, might be easier/cheaper for you!) or e-mail.... PM me if you'd like me to do that for you. :)

[jesvet]

Wow, $2.69 a gallon- it's $3.49 a gallon for the CHEAP stuff here. Ack.

[ladyjg]

SO good to hear from you, MrsBrownie!!! I'm glad to hear that you're doing okay. I thought for sure we had our first June baby already.

I, too, hit full term today, and it is SUCH a great feeling! It also makes me realize that I still have some things that I need to get done very soon. I was so far ahead, but then I started slacking off. I need to finish my hospital bag and wash the tiny bit of laundry I have left to do.

Last week we had our parenting classes. The marathon childbirth one that we had Sat./Sun. was long, but definitely worth it. I got massages from DH both days, so it was a pretty good deal for me. :)

Kaeden's Mommy -- I've been thinking about you and your little girl. I hope you're able to get everything straightened out with the hospital.

excitedbride -- Thinking about you and hoping your little girl is staying put for a little longer.

I had more to write, but I'm so far behind at this point that I don't even remember what it was. :(

Happy Wednesday!

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Mrs. Brownie- I pmd you. Just want to let you know that you can call me if you go into labor. I didn't realize that you are in Canada! Might be better if you use Connorsmommy instead. If for some reason you girls are in the hospital at the same time I gave you my company's toll free #. You can also leave a message there after hours since I am the one that checks the messages.

Nikos- I pm'd you back. Thank you so much!

[ladyjg]

Oh! Lil Mrs, I also wanted to tell you I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you about your potential job.

And NikosMommy, those pics are wonderful!! You look beautiful, and you have such an adorable son! I hope you get the furniture situation worked out very soon. That's the last thing you need to be worried about right now, and I don't blame you for wanting to just have it done.

[amurphy]

Lil Mrs: Sending you "job vibes." Hope you get your good news soon!

NikosMommy: I think your email to the woman keeping your furniture hostage was worded perfectly.
The pictures of you and Nikos are adorable!

Mrs. Brownie: Good think you checked in! We really don't want a bunch of pregnant women getting worked-up over nothing! Although it would have been exciting for you to return with baby news, I'm happy to hear that both you and the baby are doing well.

ladyjg: I'm so looking forward to the 37 week mark. I'm envious of you!

Excited: Take good care of yourself! Looking forward to the news of your baby's safe arrival.

Shaq: You looked lovely at your shower. :D

I'm feeling so huge (and uncomfortable) this week. I took belly pictures this morning and will upload them tonight. My belly is so much bigger than it was at 32 weeks. Wow. I really can't believe that I have SIX more weeks to go/grow. I really hope that the baby figures out that he or she can make use of my entire belly and not just the right side of it. The baby alternates between sticking straight out the center of my belly and sticking straight out the right side. Ugh.

I have my 34 week appointment tonight and will show my doc my belly rash. Hopefully she will have something on-hand that she can give me to relieve the itching. The good news is that it hasn't gotten much worse over the last few days and it doesn't itch constantly.

[IzzyJune2006]

Question for you guys...I stepped on the scale this morning, and I'm a bit concerned. I think I'm actually losing weight. At the very least, I'm not gaining, which is making me nervous, especially since our little guy was measuring on the small side last visit. Should I be concerned? I feel like I'm eating a ton, but at the same time, eating is getting more difficult, so I'm trying to eat more throughout the day instead of all at once. Am I just worried over nothing? I'm afraid our little guy isn't growing enough...

I'm not quite sure how the mommy's weight gain is related to baby's growth. I have been slowly gaining throughout. I'm 18 lbs now. In the past couple of months it seems that I can go 2-3 weeks without gaining and then gain 1 lbs overnight. As long as your doc is measuring progress, that should be the main part. My doc says she's not concerned everytime I ask about my weight because my belly measurements are progressing.

MrsBrownie Good to finally hear from you! I can't believe that some of you are so close!

amurphy I think my baby is positioned just like yours. It's front or right side all the time. I get little feet/fists sticking way out to the right, especially when I have my seatbelt on!

[sunshineab622]

mrsb: glad you & baby are ok :)

[Pink_Converse]

Forgot to mention I am 34 weeks today :) !

Mrs.Brownie-Glad to hear you are ok!

[Graffy]

Hi everyone. I have a dr. appt in a little while, but I thought I'd just pop on and say hi. Baby seems to be doing well, I still feel fine, and I'm not expecting that the doc will find anything going on at my appointment. I'm guessing I'll still be working for at least a week after my (ultrasound) due date of the 5/19. But I would be very happy if the baby comes before my LMP due date of 6/2. On his own. No induction needed. That's my biggest hope right now. I've been telling the baby that May 26th sounds like a great date for a birthday. I hope he listens. :)

Very glad to hear from Mrs. Brownie! I'm glad that baby is still baking although I would've bet my shirt that he was here by now after not hearing from you.

Good luck with the potential jobs Lil Mrs and shoulda!

Good to hear from everyone else, and hope things are going well for excited!

Our nursery is looking good, just need to wash baby things and put them away, and get a few more items, hopefully this weekend. I'll post pics one of these years. DH also took some nice "professional" belly shots the other night, so once our internet is back up (grrr) at home I'll be able to post those as well. And I'm finally getting caught up on our laundry (not having much storage and having to swap out winter clothes for summer ones sucks), and DH has promised to go through his crap that has been lying around since we started cleaning out the nursery, sooo....my house may actually be clean before too long! YAY!! I figure the baby can come anytime once the house is clean, so the sooner the house is clean the sooner the baby will come. :D

And small vent: I'm soooo sick of maternity clothes. I hate to buy anything new at this point, but I only have 1 or 2 shirts left that cover my belly! And I'm really sick of belly flashing people. Okay, that's all. Off to my appointment and the exciting world of internal exams. :rolleyes:

[ds2003]

I’m 34 weeks today too!!

MrsBrownie – it is good to know that everything is fine.

Clean house – I wish. Maybe by Sunday night I can say our house is ready for baby. Since the shower is at our house next weekend it will have to been clean by then. I just hope it can stay that way until the baby gets here. Have a clean house will make it much easier to put away the baby stuff we will get at our shower.

Registry – no big ticket items have come off yet, but there are some other things that have been purchased. It is good to know that some people are using our registry.

BH – Wow, I’ve had at least 1 an hour since my drive into work today.

Maternity clothes – I wear a lot of my button down shirt open with a fitted tank top underneath (I love showing off my belly) or with only 1 or 2 buttons closed. I would like to buy something colorful for our shower, but I haven’t even begun to look. I would love a pair of boot cut jeans and a colorful flowy top with some flip flops.

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

Thank you all for the compliments on the pix. I usually don't like myself in pix, but I love these. I guess cause of the belly and the meaning behind them.

MrsBrownie I am so glad you are ok. Now I have to cancel my airline ticket to come see you this weekend to make sure you were ok :p Seriously though, we are all relieved that you and baby are doing ok.

Graffy I figure the baby can come anytime once the house is clean
I had that same thought about the house and now the furniture.

lady IMO, Nikolas looks like his daddy.

maryanne & pink I don't think it sets in with family & DH's especially that we're pg until you start telling them of your online friends who were due in June are having babies now. Then they realize that is why we wanted everything done so early. Babies come when they want (unless you're like me).

sarah That bag is cute. Not $150 cute IMO, but cute.

gina Not too sure about the weight thing. Call your dr and ask the nurse or something.

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So I said this morning that I was going to nap when Nikolas went down for a nap. Well he went down at 12:00, I went down at 12:10. We both woke at 3:30 :eek: I so needed that nap, as well as him. He was being so ugly at WalMart, on the way home and when we got home.
Thing is, when I nap I sleep solid. Very little tossing & turning. However at night I'm all over the place, even on the days I don't nap and I'm exhausted. I just don't get it :/

Well Nikolas is now ready to get out of the crib. BBL.

[Dan's*Girl]

Wow so much posting :)

Excited~I hope baby stays put a little longer. :)

MrsB~ Good to hear from you, sorry about the nausea, hope it gets better soon.

Sunshine~ I sent you a PM with my phone number for labor time!! :)

Just a little update

Peyton has dropped and I can definetly feel it waaay down low. I'm still not sleeping at night and am having ECP all day long. The dr will decide friday if I go on bedrest for pre-e or not. I'm hoping to get some rest from work, but we soo cant afford for me to be gone 2 weeks early. Ugh!
I've been nesting MAJOR. Monday night I was on my hands and knees scrubbing the tile behind the toilet and tonight i'm soaking the burner covers on the stove and bleaching out the fridge. I'm just hoping to get the major things done by friday in case dr says to get in bed I can get help from my mom and DH doing the smaller things like dusting and vaccuming.

Gotta run! Hugs to all!

[Mystikal]

MrsBrownie glad everything is okay. :)
Nikos love the pictures! They are great!!
JBenny our grocery store here is doing the same promotion with their bonuscard! I wonder if we live near each other...

So, had my u/s today and it went really well. Julia is still a Julia, and she is only measuring like 2 or 3 days ahead of where she should be, so not too bad. They said that she weighs around 5lbs 3ozs right now. How accurate are those weights they give you, any idea?

Also had my doctors appt and everything went well. HB was in the 140's and I'm at 24 pounds gained since my first appt. Even if I gain a pound a week for the next seven weeks that will put me at 31 so I'm happy.

My next OB appt is May 17.

:)

[Niko&Troi]

Holey guacamole batman, it's hot out here :/ Nikolas and I are sitting on the patio cause he wanted out and I didn't want to chase him, and I'm in the shade, baking. I may have to turn the a/c on and a/c outside here for myself :p

Dan's*Girl Doesn't nesting suck when you can't do but too much. It's like you want it all done now, but it can't be.

Mystikal Yeah Julia is still Julia and she's doing good. As for her weight, I've been told seveal times that it can be off by as much as a pound. HTH.

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Can anyone relate??? Ok, I'm going to try to say this the best possible way cause I'm not even sure I understand it. I've been having this feeling that I'm not ready to be a mom yet. Yes I have Nikolas, but now we're looking at 2 and I'm just not sure I can do it. I am so freggin scared. It seems like yesterday (and it's clear in my head) that I went into that bathroom at 2:30 a.m. thinking I had a stomach bug but decided to POAS and it came up positive. Has 9+ months already passed? I'm really freaking out.
I IM'd LilMrs and told her that reality is starting to set in and I'm starting to remember Niko's birth and it's scaring the crap out of me. I wasn't scared with him. I was SO excited. Now I know what to expect and I'm scared. I had a date set with him and I couldn't wait for it to come. With this one, I feel like I can wait.
I was thinking about that today. I am really going to have a baby, soon. He's not going to be inside of me anymore, he's going to be outside and need and want things. In 10 days I will have to be a mom to 2 and am I really ready? Does he have to come out? Can't he stay a while longer?
Yes I am an ubberplanner like maryanne and it's great to know when he'll be here, but OMG that is so soon. Is it really time already?

So that's it in a nutshell. I'm sorry for taking up so much room or if I freaked anyone out. I'm just having all these emotions and I know you'd all understand.

Well it's time to cook dinner. Have a great day.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Glad all the doctor appointments are going well.

Niko- Just wanted to let you know I freak at times too. I feel somewhat guilty because before angel baby I had no clue that I wanted to be a mom. It wasn't until DH and I got serious (December 2004) that I even knew that I wanted to get married and have kids. I thought that wasn't going to happen for another 10+ years at all. I also feel kind of guilty because I am more excited to give DH a son and my mom a grandchild. I have complete confidence in them, but I am scared that I am going to be the one that F#cks him up. It's only at moments that I feel this way. I am so excited 99% of the time but there is that 1% that I am terrified. I think it is natural and we all have our moments where we freak out. Especially now that it is so close!

[jbenny75]

nikosmommy I live in the Northeast, too and it is hot out there. I was just sitting out there with my dogs. I'm trying to hold out as long as I can w/out the a/c, cause I remember those huge electric bills from last summer. But I want it bad!!

I think the way you're feeling is totally normal- you are about to have a HUGE life change. FWIW, I've had a lot of people tell me going from one to two children wasn't as hard as going from 0 to 1 child. Easy for them to say! This time has passed so quickly and it's very hard to take it all in!

I've kinda been having a feeling of "OMG, what have I done?" At 30, I'm one of the last people I know to have children. Most of my friends already have 2 or 3. So I feel like I've had a good long time to myself, and that's going to end very shortly. It's not feeling like I wish I wouldn't have gotten PG, I know how lucky I am...it's just knowing life is going to change and never be the same. And being afraid that I can't handle it. Also, the thought that this baby is getting really close and I'm actually going to have to deliver him. I guess I've shoved that to the back of my mind all this time like it wouldn't ever really happen!!

Question about a possible going home outfit I got a really cute outfit for a shower gift that I'd like to use to bring the baby home. It's a white onesie (a heavier one, like an outfit, not the underwear-type) that says "Thank Heaven For Little Boys" in blue with a little blue airplane. It has a little cap with white and blue stripes and the little airplane on it. There are a pair of little footie pants in the same white and blue stripes. My question is:
Is this going to be too hot? The pants and cap are a very light cotton fabric and we will mostly be in the a/c. He will only be outside for being put inside and taken out of the car. What do you think?

[sarahncraig]

No time to catch up and do shout outs. Sorry. This is copied from my lj.

Sooooooooo I got back from the doctor. Looks like we'll be having the baby NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!! Apparently I have hypertension that will now be chronic. Because of that they are worried that I could quickly turn preeclamptic without knowing it. My OB wants me to get an amnio on Tuesday simply to check the lung capacity. It only takes 5-6 hours to get the results back. If the kid has strong lungs, they will admit me Wednesday night, induce me and I'll have the kid on Thursday, May 18. If his lungs are not ready, they'll wait a week to induce. Wow how quickly things change.

So now I'll start mentally preparing to have the kid 4 weeks early. The silver lining on it all is that I get 4 weeks off of my pregnancy! We have to clean-up the house a bit, get the kid's things together, wash his clothes and pick-up a bunch of stuff in storage at church. So we're more or less ready for this kid to arrive. Just maybe not mentally ready. Does that ever come, though? Are you ever really ready?

[Baby Lust]

Sarah, Wow!!!! :eek: That's definitely reality setting in, huh?? I will be praying for you and your little one that everything goes smoothly!! Good luck!!!

[kmmommy]

Sarah ~ Wow! Praying that you and the baby stay healthy and that your doctors are guided to make the best decisions for you both in regards to when to induce.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Wow Sarah! Hope everything goes great and you have your little one in your arms in just a week or two!!

Okay- So I am back... Mixed news... Didn't get that job, but the girl is more qualified and I can't be too upset about that. BUT... They did tell me about another job that they want me to apply for and said that I would be perfect for it. It hasn't been posted yet so they are going to call me as soon as it is posted... I will apply and then interview the next day and hopefully get my offer the day after that. The job probably won't be posted until Friday or next Monday so I have to wait another week for this job. I knew that this job was kind of a long shot but at least it shows that I am interested and they are looking for more serious careers for me.

[Mystikal]

Nikos I totally freak out, too. Growing up I took a lot of responsibility for my younger sisters. (We vary in age from 9-26, and I'm the oldest, so I had a lot to do with taking care of them.) From the time I was 11 I was babysitting all day long during summer while my mom worked lots of overtime an hour away. My mom is a recovering alcoholic, and when she would drink I wa stuck caring for my sisters. I know this isn't exactly the same thing, but I remember getting so frustrated with them when they would cry and I'm afraid I'm going to get those feelings again. I was never mean when they would cry, but I also wasn't their "actual" mom. I am so afraid that I'm going to screw this up, that I won't be able to handle it. I talked to DH about it last weekend and he told me "if your cousin and her husband can do it, monkeys can do it". :p That made me feel a little better, but still...it's getting closer, and it's so freaking scary to know that in two months there's going to be a baby here, and dependent on me. :eek: Sorry to ramble. ((HUGS))

[jay&erinn]

I'm starting to remember Niko's birth and it's scaring the crap out of me. I wasn't scared with him. I was SO excited. Now I know what to expect and I'm scared.
Me too!!!!!!

he's going to be outside and need and want things. In 10 days I will have to be a mom to 2 and am I really ready? Does he have to come out? Can't he stay a while longer?

I could have written both of these. I think I'm the only woman on the planet that is perfectly happy going to very close to my due date. I have so much to do between now and then, that I'm really not ready for another baby yet. Work is crazy, there's so much to do at home, I really need all the time I can get.

FWIW, I've had a lot of people tell me going from one to two children wasn't as hard as going from 0 to 1 child.
Unfortunately most of my friends have said just the opposite. They keep saying how unprepared we'll be for 2- no sitting on the couch for hours staring at the new baby; no spending 45 minutes BFing if the baby wants while sitting in front of the TV zoning out; no napping when the baby naps. Now they'll be a 2 year old demanding every bit of attention I can give on top of all the demands of a newborn. I often wonder how I'll ever get out of the house or out of my pajamas again.

Sarah: Good luck. I hope all goes smoothly.

Lil_Mrs: Sorry about the job. At least they're keeping you in mind for other positions. Good luck.

[kmmommy]

Nikos and jay&erinn ~ I'm feeling your nerves too. I've always heard going from 1 to 2 kids is the most difficult transition. I remember being exhausted when K was born and I napped with him. How is it going to work with 2 when K only naps for like 1 1/2 hours/day.

The other thing I'm worried about is that K will be with my step-mom and brothers most of the days right after Mackenzie is born as I'll be with her in the NICU. I feel like I'm going to be spread VERY thin once she arrives and it makes me sad for Kaeden.

[Niko&Troi]

THANKS for the support and input on my fears. It's just so overwhelming right now.
And as Erinn mentioned, how will stuff get done when a 2 yr old (20 month in my case) wants attention even if the baby is asleep. Nikolas still sleeps pretty good during the day, but what if that is when the baby wants to nurse or just be awake? How will I survive?


jbenny Take the pants with you. You'll know if it's too cold. You should carry a light blanket just in case and if it is too hot, just throw the blanket over the babies legs. That mother instinct kicks in right away.

sarah Please take care of yourself and make sure you stay in touch with us. Everything will work out fine!!

LilMrs Sorry you didn't get the job, but I am a firm believer that if something doesn't work out, it's cause something better is waiting.

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Brian and I were talking about the crib tonight. He said if she doesn't come through by the weekend, we'll look to see what we can find in stock at the local stores. He knows how much I'm stressing here. He is my new hero.

Well I'm off to bed. Have a great evening.

[Baby Lust]

Kelly, Kaeden will have a great time with his grandma and uncles while you are caring for MacKenzie! Try not to worry! He will just be extra extra happy to see you when you all go home together!! :)

[connorsmommy]

OMG, Sarah, wow -- one week, huh? I hope you have a good week -- and don't push yourself too hard, ok? :)

[shaqangel]

WOW! sarah u just bumped all the front runners out for the first June baby!
praying everything goes well.

nikos - great pics!

mrsbrownie - glad u're okay and baby is still baking!
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my doc appt was pretty good yday - bp healthy, weight gain about 3 (not fully 3), did the strep b and he checked me. not dilated any but my cervix is softening and thinning out. he said those are good signs and my body is doing what it needs to do. i'm measuring at 36wks.
did a sonogram and baby is looking good too. weighing a whopping 6pounds! kinda freaked me out but he said thats a good size.
i go back next wednesday.

[Niko&Troi]

Good Morning All :D

Quick post, have a BPP today. I've been thinking about this furniture situation and I'm not worried any longer, I'm starting to get pi&&ed. I've also started to think about the curtains. Yes, she is doing us a favor by sewing them, but it's been over a month and it's only 4. I'm going to ask her for them back and explain to her that I know she's busy but my neighbor has a sewing machine and I can use hers. I will then just take them to the tailor.

I'm trying not to be picky or demanding, but a month already. Even if I'm doing someone a favor, I like to get it done asap for them. And the furniture thing is just a whole other story. It's like she really doesn't want to lend it to us so she's delaying on getting it to us. So we'll just see what we can pick up on our own. I just wish she wouldn't have volunteered it if she wasn't going to come through.

Kinda makes me nervous cause she's supposed to be the one to watch Nikolas just in case I go into labor before family can get here. I can see I'm going to have to set up a back up plan for that now too :rolleyes:

Ok, I'm outta here. BBL.

[jbenny75]

nikosmommy I'm sorry. :( She is taking way toooo long on your curtains and this is just getting ridiculous with the furniture. I don't blame you for getting mad.

[ds2003]

Sarah – wow, you are almost there.

Nikosmommy – can you rent a pickup and go get the stuff yourselves? Renting a truck is cheaper than going to buy the furniture yourself.

[maryanne]

wow (((((sarah)))))))):eek:

[amurphy]

Lots of action in here this morning!

Sarah: Next week?! Amazing! :D

Nikos: I haven't reached the "freak out" stage yet but that's likely due to the fact that I haven't come to the full realization that I'm going to be a Mom! I'm sure I'll get to that point soon though.... I'm so sorry your "friend" has dragged her feet with the curtains and furniture. She's contributed way too much to your stress level these last few weeks. :(

Shaq: Sounds like you've got a big healthy baby growing inside you. Great news!

My appointment last night turned into a trip to L&D. BP was a tiny bit high but nothing to worry about, up 3 lbs., baby's heartrate was good, and doctor said I have a "big baby in there."

But I also showed the doc my rash. After telling me to take Benadryl and use cortisone cream, she said she wanted me to go straight to the hospital (which is next door to her office) and get bloodwork done. Apparently there are some liver and gallbladder complications that can result in a rash. She did say that she doubted I had such problems but wanted to rule them out. She also threw in an order for an NST.

It was surreal being in the labor and delivery ward. They took my blood and then hooked me up to the NST for TWO hours. The great news is everyone commented on how well the baby is doing. The other news is that I am having some contractions...though not strong enough for me to feel. Two nurses checked me and said I'm closed tight but now I have to go back every week for an NST. What a drag....

Edited to add that my lab work all came back last night and everything looks good. The rash is just a rash. Not PUPPS. Phew!

[ds2003]

Amurphy – I hope the test results come back with no signs of any problems. You are having weekly NST as well. Do you feel Braxton Hicks contractions? Just curious if the monitor picks up contractions other than BH. I feel BH all the time and pretty much ignore then. I’ve never gotten more than 2 an hour.

[amurphy]

Thanks, DS. I should have mentioned that all my labs came back fine so they aren't concerned about the rash any longer. As for BH, I haven't had many. While hooked up the NST there were a few times when my belly got hard and it looked like the baby was pushing his or her bum straight out, but that's the only pressure I felt the entire evening.

[kmmommy]

amurphy ~ I hope all is well and that it's just a rash. I don't know if your doctor told you the name of it but I'm pretty sure it's called PUPPS. You can probably find more info online about it if you like.

[amurphy]

Thanks, Kaaden's. I just went back to edit my post to include the little detail that my labs did come back last night and everything is fine. Thank goodness. I had already prepared myself for the diagnosis of PUPPS after reading about it online prior to my appointment. I've only taken one dose of my medication and used the cream twice and already the rash is getting better! Yeah!

[kmmommy]

Glad the rash is better. :)

[lawyerwifemom]

I've been away from my computer for the past two days and have only been able to follow along from the office--I can't really post personal stuff from the computer there. So I am behind in SOs but I'll try to catch up.

Mrs Brownie Glad to hear your baby is still hanging out and the blood pressure has lowered so dramatically!

Sarah Wow!

Lil_Mrs I hope this next job opportunity is the one for you

Nikos I would be frustrated too. At some point, the "favor" just isn't worth the stress, especially if you want to continue to be friends with this person. Personally, we keep the baby in a bassinette/pnp/our bed in our room for the first 6 months (the weight limit on the bassinett part on our Graco is 16 lbs). So we are not even getting a crib for the baby at this point. We'll evaluate in about 6 months whether we need an additional crib or if Wyatt will be ready for a bed (he'll be 17m when the baby is born and about 23 months when we are ready to get Meredith out of our room)

Shaq That dress was really cute. Love the color!

Co sleeping For the first 6 months, we keep the baby in our room next to our bed for the first part of the night (they usually sleep the longest chunk at the beginning of the night) and then bring her to bed to nurse/cosleep for the remainder of the night. I find I get the most rest that way instead of getting up to go nurse in a chair etc. Once the baby is about 6 months and eating solids, we begin to night wean and move the baby out of our room. She will still end up in our bed for a smaller part of the night. It isn't until about 9 months that we are mostly done with middle of the night feedings. And the early morning nursing (5:30 ish) stays around til about 12 months. After that, the baby is in his or her crib full time with a rare visit to our bed. I enjoy co sleeping and have never felt concerned about smothering. We make sure to keep all pillows and blankets away from the baby and the baby is usually cuddled in the crook of my arm with access to the breast anyway.

Freaking out A little. Holy &)(&*)_(_+ I am going to have 3! And Wyatt is still so little. But honestly, going from 0 to 1 was the big jump/lifestyle change for us. Just having a baby was the shocker for us as we were used to our grown up lives and hadn't really been around babies or even near our families. Two on the other hand was easy for us. We were already in baby mode. I am hoping that 2 to 3 doesn't put us over the edge!

I know there was so much more but I have rambled enough for now!

[Pink_Converse]

SO much to catch up on but just wanted to say:

LilMrs-Sorry you didn't get the job, but like you said atleast they know you aren't content to be the receptionist forever.

Niko's-I think DS's idea of renting a truck is a great idea! If you aren't too fed up already. Get the curtains back when you go get the crib.

Sarah-I'll be thinking about you. Hope all goes well. I'm excited for you!

On that show Birth Day I saw two babies born at 34 weeks, and they were like real life infants. WAKE UP CALL! I'm carrying a kid in there now. It's not some tiny little fetus, it's a baby! He could come out now and be ok and not super tiny and all that. I had to tape it and show DH who wasn't as amazed as I was but he's a boy so whatever...

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

amurphy Glad the rash is just a rash. Isn't the L&D visit an eye opener? When we did our tour, there was a woman in the next room who they were counting for, OMG, it freaked me out.

Pink I watch Birth Day all the time. They should tell you though how long the woman actually pushed for. They make it seem like she pushed 3 times and the baby was out. I pushed for 3.5 hours with Nikolas.

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So little man passed his BPP again. He had the hicupps and was squirming the whole time. We were there maybe 10 minutes.

When also got Nikolas' car seat moved and the infant seat installed. I hate the fact that they both have to be on the outside of the car and not in the middle, but until we get a minivan this will have to do.

Furniture Update: First off, THANK YOU ALL for your support with me through this. We've come to a conclusion. If she brings it over, we use it. If not, we'll use the pack and play and probably get Nikolas his big boy bed. If it goes smoothly and we can get him transitioned into well, then we'll give the baby the crib. However, we'll be keeping the pack & play handy for when Niko wants his crib. We don't want Niko to be "mad" that he got kicked out of his bed, so that will be his first choice. And we'll be purchasing a dresser as soon as some $$ I'm waiting for comes in.

As for the curtains, if I don't hear from her tomorrow, I will contact her over the weekend and tell her that I'm coming to get them and "my neighbor" will teach me how to sew them, when in reality it will be the tailor up the block. The curtains cost me $15 for a pair at IKEA and the tailor wanted $16 to hem them, that is why I asked her. But this is a crazy long time to have them.

Ok, I'm off to put another coat on the letters and start the birth announcements. I had Brian set up our computer on the dining room table until we get a desk, which we may be getting in the next 2 days, the one I like is on sale. BBL.

[Ryan]

Hey Ladies:

I was so annoyed I posted the other day and “the network was busy”..grrr..

Nikos: I am sorry you are having such issues w/ your friends.. I hope things get better.

amurphy: Glad to hear the rash is ok!!! Whoever thought pregnancy was so difficult.

Freaking out: Oh yes, this started happening this past week… just feeling a wee bit overwhelmed…

Sara: Holy tomatoes!!!! Next week.. WOW.. girls this is all starting to happen.

Mrs. Brownie: Glad all is well

Kaeden: Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your baby…

Lil Mrs: sorry to hear about the job… but that means something is better waiting in the wings!!

Shaq: My due date buddy!!! 6 lbs… good for you!!!

Me: Went to the dr. appt on Tuesday and I was told I have dropped and I was telling her of the crampy/period feeling I was having the past few days and she said that they were probably contractions. We did the internal.. must say not as bad as I was thinking… but she did say my cervix is soft and I am 1 centimeter dialated… reality check!

[Ryan]

Here is a 34 weeks & 4 days photo

http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j38/Beichert/th_34weeks4days.jpg

my Shower on Sunday
My mom in purple, my MIL in beige and me in the middle

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j38/Beichert/1moms.jpg
My girlfriends and I

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j38/Beichert/2untitled.jpg


All the goodies
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j38/Beichert/1Gifts.jpg

Me opening the goodies in the bassinet
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j38/Beichert/1bassinet.jpg

In the end they had a clothes line for all the clothes we recieved
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j38/Beichert/1clothesline.jpg

Sorry for the variety in picture sizes...

[kmmommy]

Ryan ~ Wow! You made a haul at your shower. Looks like you had a lot of fun.

[ruby]

37 weeks, 1 day (according to ultrasound:p )
Hi mommies, so much to catch up on. Had a funny/hormonal visit with the OB on Tues. I didn't see my usual OB and I asked the other one, Dr. W if they were still going by my LMP due date of 6/6 or using my ultrasound due date of 5/31 with a one week early induction. She said, "oh we are using the 6/6 due date". Well, I just lost it. I started bawling my eyes out, sobbing hysterically, saying "I can't do this another month. This stent is sucking the life out of me". I don't know what came over me, but I have been mentally preparing for the 3rd week in May and she threw me for a loop. She was so abrupt too, she said, "well, are you having sex?" When I said not really, she replied, "well you need to do it every day from behind!!:eek: Isn't that hilarious? Just what I want, non stop sex when I can't even stand up for 10 minutes without peeing my pants. On the bright side, she did manipulate my cervix for a few minutes to help move things along. I ended up having contractions the whole rest of the day while I was trying to take my final exam. I am up 21 lbs total now and still doing the time consuming NST every week and he's doing very well. I made sure they booked my next appt for my usual OB, she's much easier on me!:)

Sarah-so exciting! May 18 is my birthday too! Good luck!

Niko's-can totally relate to the furniture saga. I have resigned myself to having the boys share a room as Colton's big boy room is no further along yet and we haven't decided on furniture for him yet. My DH is obsessed with craiglist and keeps looking for used furniture which I am totally not interested in. He is truly driving me mad:mad:

Cosleeping-Not for me. Baby will be in the bassinet beside our bed, but I did occasionally side nurse with Colton and ended up falling asleep with him in the middle but I don't like to make a habit of it because I don't sleep as well like that.

Mrs. Brownie-so glad to hear from you and glad to know he's hanging in there:)

[shaqangel]

Ryan wow!!! thats such an awesome shower! i love how they did the clothes line with all the clothes u received and you look great - cant even tell u're pg in that pic with your mum and MIL. and your belly shot looks great too.
and u're 1cm dilated! good for u....my cervix is just soft and thinning - not dilated any. any est. on baby's weight?

nikos thats a good solution to your furniture problems.

[jbenny75]

Ryan Nice pictures. You look really great! I love the clothesline idea.

Nikosmommy I'm so glad that you have a solution to your problem!

Pink I saw a show where a baby was being born at whatever week that I was on at the time. I was amazed, too, that it looked like a real baby! It's just unreal to think that's what your baby looks like inside of you!

I am in such an irritable mood today. It's because I just don't feel like doing anything but watching tv all day, but I have a ton of stuff that needs to be done around the house. I wish I could just relax and enjoy it, instead of being stressed out b/c I'm sitting around.

I had a dr's appt today. All is well with baby size and blood pressure. However, I gained 6 lbs. in the past two weeks!! My dr. didn't say much, though. Maybe he's given up on me? My total weight gain according to him is now 40 lbs. :eek: :eek: According to me, it's 45 lbs. :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Pink_Converse]

jbenny-There is so much I could be doing around here too and all I've wanted to do is watch tv. I've kept the floors clean-ish, the dishes done and done a load of baby laundry a day and that's it!

QOTD-Does anyone else not feel like eating, or not feel like they can't hold much food anymore? I WANT to eat, but nothing sounds good at all! I've just wanted to eat light stuff for the past few days.

Ryan-I thought I got a lot of loot....YOU got a lot of loot! Your shower looked awesome and so do you, I love those orange pants!

[ruby]

Jbenny-don't feel bad, I gained 55 whopping pounds with my first pregnancy. I literally went hog wild!! Much more restraint this time around though....

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Wow- A lot to respond to.

Ryan- Your shower looked great! I was in disbelief when you said that were in that first picture. You don't look pg at all in that pic. It looks like you got a ton of stuff! Have fun writing those thank you cards.

Appetite- I have been losing my appetite lately too. I have to literally remind myself that I have to eat. It's just that when I look at most food it just looks so heavy. When I went to the grocery store I got a lot of light food like salad, fruit, yogurts, and croissants. I just can't stand to eat much more than that.

Weight Gain- I think I am still right around 40ish pounds weight gain. I've come to terms with the fact that Collin just doesn't want a skinny momma. I never really changed my diet and if anything eat healthier now and exercise more but I just keep gaining. The other thing is I cannot figure where all the weight is going. Maybe everything just looks small when compared to the belly.

Nikos- I can't blame ya for getting pi$$ed at this point. I would be curious why she is so non chalant about getting your stuff to you. I mean you induce in just over a week. You need to get this furniture in before this weekend just to have time to stock it and make sure everything works.

Ruby- I need that OB. I am trying to convince DH that we need to have lots of sex. Our sex life is non existent these days and it is so frustrating.
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Eck- DH is irritating the crap out of me again! He changes his tone when he is around other guys to this "ya man" attitude and I swear annoy me just to show off in front of the guys. I just roll my eyes and go with it. Well then as soon as they leave he's all "What's your problem." and then insists that I am grouchy. I hate when people tell me how I'm feeling. I have told him a thousand times that when he does that he puts me in a bad mood. Well then he keeps on telling me that I must not have gotten enough sleep last night and that I am being a little bitch in front of my coworkers!!! And then he just leaves in one of his lil moods.

[ruby]

Lil Mrs-I can't believe you are actually interested in sex. I cringe just thinking about the discomfort. What a horrible thing to think because I really do love my hubby.:D but sex is the last thing on my mind....

[ds2003]

QOTD - I am having no problems eating. I have to keep myself from overeating when the food is sooooo good. I am having more episodes of acid reflux, but it isn’t enough for me to change what I’ve been eating.

Ryan – looking forward to seeing your pics when I get home. I wish I had a better idea how things are going with our shower.

Shower stuff - My mom is taking care of ordering the cake. DH’s family is supposed to be bringing up the food, but they are never on time so DH is going to order backup because he knows his family. I really just hope that I and the guest have fun. Right now we have about 50 people who are coming. I hope the weather is decent because we don’t have a large enough space inside our house for 50 people. The plan was to use the outside covered porch and our backyard (which desperately needs to be cut thanks to all the rain).

Lots of sex – Oh gosh, my childbirth instructor and lactation consultant say we should do it do It do it, since semen is the best thing for softening the cervix. I do not want this baby to early so I’m going to be patient.

Weight gain – I’m at 40lbs myself. The OBs and MWs don’t seem to mind and everyone I see says that I’m all belly so maybe I’m carrying the weight well. I have attempted to cut back on the carbs this week so we will see where I am on Monday at my appt.

NIkos – I hope that furniture decision works out. I can’t believe the woman is still being so nonchalant about it.

[Niko&Troi]

My my my, we move fast :)

Ryan You SO DON'T look pg at all in the pix. You really scored on the presents. Love the clothesline idea!!

Ruby Don't take what the "replacement" dr told you to heart. It's up to your regular dr.

jbenny Are you going to nurse? If so, that will help shed some of those pounds immediately. You also have to remember that weight is baby, fluid and boobs in there too.

LilMrs You need to set DH straight. Brian did that when we first dating and I put an end to it immediately. It doesn't happen anymore.

Eating: I still get picky about what I eat, and I don't always want to eat everything. Then there are times where I can have 2 helpings.
And speaking of eating, I already know where I want to go the night before my induction. An all you can eat Chinese buffet that has sushi, clams & crab legs. Granted it will all be out of my system before I go in, but that's where I want to go.

Sex: I've had the urge, but I will admit, I've been holding out just cause I know it can put you in labor, and I didn't want that to happen until the house/room was ready. I'm such a bad/self centered person :o Now that our furniture problem is no longer a problem, I'll let Brian ride the Lorraine train :D

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So I finally printed all the printable info on the birth announcements. I also did the last coat on the letters. So now the only job I have left is to have the baby. Brian still has to hang the curtain rods and fix one of the drawers in the kitchen.

Another reality check for me: The hosp called me today to pre-register me :eek: It's all becoming so real. We were on the phone for 15 minutes and the thing that kills me is they'll ask all this again when I go in :/ They will call me between 4a.m. and 8a.m. on the 20th and I have 1 hour to get to the hosp or I forfit my bed. If I don't hear from them by 8 I have to call my dr. She said though that Sat usually isn't busy so I will 95% be hearing from them. So we shall see how that goes.

[jbenny75]

weight gain Thanks for the pep talks! My DH says I'm all belly, people tell me that I look small. I don't know where the weight is going either. Like you, lilmrs, I really try and it seems like the weight just packs on no matter what. For some reason, my dr. is just a stickler on weight...he only wanted me to gain 30 lbs. Up until today he always made me feel pretty bad about it, but he didn't say much today. I don't think I would mind too much if it wasn't for his attitude.

sex lilmrs, I'm right there with ya. DH finally talked to me about it! We haven't DTD in forever. It took me crying b/c I thought he thought I was completely gross. He said it's not b/c he thinks I'm gross, but ever since he saw the u/s and felt the baby move, it just would freak him out to do it b/c his little boy is right there. He knows he wouldn't hurt him, he just feels really weird about it. I'm glad to know that he doesn't think I'm gross. However, this may be TMI, but I'm hornier than I've ever been in my life. It's killing me to go without. I will not be having sex until roughly August. OMG.
I rented Match Point tonite, which I hear has some steamy sex scenes...I've been thinking that I probably shouldn't watch it!

[amurphy]

Ryan: You look absolutely beautiful in your shower pictures! :D I'm so happy to hear that your shower was a success.

jbenny75: Don't worry too much about the weight gain. I've gained about the same amount as you and there are times when I feel huge...but those times are definitely balanced out by the positive comments I've gotten from friends, coworkers, etc. Like LilMrs said, sometimes I wonder where the heck those 40 lbs are hiding!

Appetite: I still have an appetite but I'm back to craving the foods I craved in early pregnancy (cereal, bagels, PB&J, pancakes). I did buy a watermelon this week and man was that GOOOD. :D

Pink: I've done that same exact thing--saw a baby delivered at whatever week I was at and called DH into the room to check it out. It is so hard to imagine that all the pressure and wiggling going on inside our bellys is being caused by an actual baby!

[ruby]

Jbenny-yes, forgot to mention that 28 of the 55 pounds I gained was gone within 3 days. Isn't that amazing? I guess the fluid is about 5 pounds, baby about 8 pounds, placenta/uterus around 9 pounds, so it's probably not as bad as you think!

[MrsBrownie]

As promised, I'm back today for an update and catch up...whew, finally feel like I'm back to some semblance of normal (if that's possible right now.)

I have been feeling AWFUL the last two days. I had a real boost of energy on Monday and Tuesday and got alot done...it was great. Since then, I've been feeling worse and worse (labour symptoms...I wonder?) I spent Tuesday afternoon gardening, with my M/W's suggestion to get the little one to turn (he's still facing forward,) cooked, did 6 loads of laundry, cleaned house, etc, etc. Yesterday I was crampy and achy and didn't do a thing all day.

Today, I got up early with DH, had a banana for breakfast with my pills (evening primrose oil to get things moving and antibiotic for UTI infection) and no sooner had I walked upstairs than I threw it all up.

The rest of the day I pretty much spent in bed...although I must admit the baby has been VERY active and I am feeling different. I don't know if he's dropped (can't really tell myself) or if he's just changed positions or what...but feeling different. Then I started with some period like cramps, but they didn't last long.

Decided to make a quick trip to Wal-mart for a few things and in the car I had constant contractions (I think that's what they were...who knows though) but as soon as I stood up they were gone.

Now I'm back home, finished making dinner for DH (lucky guy) and am now playing on the computer.

So, could this be the start of labour...who knows. Although as I was throwing up my breakfast this morning and dealing with a queasy stomach all day, I've decided that this baby can come now and I'm quite content to not be PG anymore. I may regret saying that, but I'm ready to meet our little one and be done being PG.

[b]Appetite ~ Almost non-existent these days too...I've been dealing with nausea again, heartburn and nothing sounds appealing. I must admit, the only thing right now that sounds remotely good is Miss Vickie's Salt and Malt Vinegar Chips...I am enjoying those, eventhough I have to sneak them by DH (due to my elevated BP that seems to miraculously gone back to normal...he's still watching what I eat like a hawk!)

Doing the Deed ~ I must admit that the thought of DH and I DTD is not that appealing. My M/W's keep telling me what got me into this mess will help get me out, but it's just not comfortable anymore. Having said that, like JBenny I am rather horny all the time. I find I'm still having sex dreams and Oing in my dreams. Kind of strange, but I'm not complaining. I think this weekend we will try to DTD.

Nikos ~ Glad you came up with a plan, even if it's not how you planned it. For me, not being able to control the situation is what upset me the most, having to rely on someone else is tough...especially now.

Amurphy ~ I was told exactly the same thing 'This IS NOT a little baby'...now what is that supposed to mean exactly?

Ryan ~ Looks like you had a great shower...you seem to have gotten so much stuff too...good for you. Now you get to wash all those clothes (not so fun!)

Lil_Mrs ~ Sorry about not getting the job, but at least some prospects have opened up for you...good for you for staying so positive.

Ruby ~ Sorry about the awful OB visit...hopefully the next visit will be better and that playing with the cervix will have some impact. That's going to happen at my next visit.

Okay...this is long enough, enough from me (see, now your all sorry that I'm back!) Have a great day and will be back tomorrow.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

JBenny- See the thing is I am in the same mood as you but when I talk to DH he says that he is up for it and that I never seem in the mood! When I call him out on it and tell him "Let's go do it then!" He backs out and says that he feels on the spot!! WTF??
He is just annoying the crap out of me lately!! He doesn't understand that pregnancy is just uncomfortable sometimes and I don't want him to always FIX it. There's really nothing I can do about my aches and pains but have the baby.
He also has this poor me such a dedicated hard working husband to a spoiled brat act. I feel like he resents me for making more $$ at a desk job. He always tells me about how he has to work his pay check and I don't know what it's like. Excuse me??? I could have sworn that just a little over a year ago I was working in that same damn warehouse, but at night in freezing temperatures, PREGNANT with his baby, and getting harrassed by my boss who has since been fired for it!! I worked my butt off and earned my desk job. I think it is really unfair to judge me for it.

Sorry for the vent- Can you tell he really got to me today!?

[jbenny75]

Jbenny-yes, forgot to mention that 28 of the 55 pounds I gained was gone within 3 days. Isn't that amazing? I guess the fluid is about 5 pounds, baby about 8 pounds, placenta/uterus around 9 pounds, so it's probably not as bad as you think!

Wow! That is amazing! Maybe that's where all of my weight is. It would be nice if that could happen.:)

lilmrs Men can be such buttheads. It seems like mine has been on my nerves ever since that day last week when we were all having a hard time with the DH's. I have had at least two meltdowns in his direction in the past week. He sounds similar to your DH with the work thing. He kinda has this attitude that no one else's job is as hard as his. If someone complains about their job, he always has this attitude like, "Well, they're just a hairdresser (or whatever), how hard can that be?" :rolleyes:

Kinda funny: He saw me posting one day and asked what DH stood for. I told him and he started teasing me that I was making up "Dear Husband" and that it actually stood for "D*ck Head." Let's just say that sometimes he's right and when I type DH, I don't mean Dear Husband.:D

[excitedbride]

Thank you everyone for your well wishes, and thank you Mystikal for posting for me.

I am home and still pg!:D They tried everything to stop my contraction's. Even magnesium sulfate, which I don't ever wish upon even my worst enemy! lol! I went in on monday for decresed fetal movement. She was moving all around but I was having contraction's. So I was admitted to LDR, after they noticed that my cervix was dialating. First I ws 1cm, 50%effaced. Then a little bit later another nurse checked me and I was 2-3cm! So that is why they tried the MS! I was monitered for the few days I was there and was sent home since nothing was changing drastically. My Dr. said to come back if my water breaks or the contraction's get stronger. I did lose my mucous plug while there.

They did the FFN test, to see if you will go into labor in the next two weeks and that came back negative. But it is wierd that I was still dialating. But things are ok now. Still contracting, but nothing different then while at the hospital.

Sarah Wow, so excited for you!

[Orange]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I have been MIA. My work installed new internet monitoring software so I can't really be surfing CC all day long anymore. And as I'm sure you all can relate, I'm too beat in the evenings to spend much time on the computer. The good news is, though, that after tomorrow, I only have 2 more weeks of work! I can't believe it is coming up that soon.

I'm way too behind to attempt any SO's, but I'm glad to read along that all of us are still pregnant. I had an appointment on Tuesday and I asked my MW to check my cervix while she was doing the GBS swab and nothing's going on yet, so that's good news. She usually doesn't do internals until you're in labor, but since my last u/s reported a possibly shortened cervix, she was willing to check. Apparently I just have a short cervix, because she said that it was still long and only dilated a fingertip, which is the normal state of affairs for a RO.

OK, I'm off to go eat some ice cream, watch Survivor and go to bed!

[Pink_Converse]

Love it:
"Dear Husband" and that it actually stood for "D*ck Head

I cannot sleep tonight and Dh won't stop snoring. He's so tired lately though I don't want to wake him and tell him to shut up. He has to work tomorrow, I don't so I'll let him sleep I guess! Oh, and the baby won't stop hiccuping either! I have a Dr.'s appt. tomorrow, it's just a regular OB appt. so it should be pretty boring. The only exciting part to me now is when he tells me how big he thinks the baby is. Next week I have an U/S tho and I'm really excited about that, Dh and is coming too, we haven't seen the little guy in a while!

I guess I'll go surf CC for a while and then try to get back in bed...

[kmmommy]

excitedbride ~ Magnesium sulfate is terrible! That's what I had when I was in the hospital too. I was weak for 2 days after I got off it. Hope you feel better soon.

[Baby Lust]

Wow!!! Lots of impending baby action around here!! Hope everything goes well for everyone!!


No time for SOs.. must go to bed, but I am reading along with everyone and thinking about you all!

[Niko&Troi]

Hello All :D

I AM OFFICIALLY FULL TERM :D I can't believe it's here :eek:

excited Glad you're home and the test showed that little one will bake a little longer.

I'm right there with Pink on the sleeping. Brian sleeps on the futon Sun to Thur night cause I'm all over the bed and he can't sleep. However, on Fri & Sat night he sleeps in bed and snores so much, I can't sleep again. So pretty much, in a nut shell, I'm not sleeping at all. And it's not going to happen when the baby comes either.

Anyway, we found out yesterday that Brian gets a discount through his job at Staples (50% off MSRP), so our budget for our desk has increased and I found the perfect one :D Now I just have to wait for his job to process the paperwork and we're going to order it. I'm so excited.

Well Nikolas is up and wants out of his crib so I must go. Have a good Friday and a great MOTHER'S DAY ladies. Your baby may not be here yet, but you are a mom already!!

[sunshineab622]

I was told with ds that he was "going to be a big baby" so I was expecting a 9-10 lb baby & he was only 7 lbs 3 oz. I think some doctors just say that.

My shower is tomorrow I am kinda excited but also a little nervous. I dont like being the "center" of attention. 17 people have said they are coming :) I will get someone to take pics.

[amurphy]

I'm so happy it is Friday. I'm feeling like such a slacker this week--no motivation at all. I just moved two of my meetings to Monday simply because I don't feel like talking to my employees today. Isn't that awful?! Oh well.

I'm in a funk. My very good friend at work is struggling with her pregnancy. She had a miscarriage years ago at 10 weeks, then immediately got pregnant with her son, and then had two early miscarriages this year. She was sent to a fertility specialist and got pregnant right away with injectibles. Her numbers were increasingly like crazy but then she got a "feeling" on Monday night that things weren't right. She had a bloodtest on Tuesday and her numbers were 13,000! Her numbers yesterday were 16,000. They didn't double. She has another bloodtest and an u/s scheduled for this morning. I'm so worried about her and praying for a good outcome. Then I got news that another women at work learned yesterday during her u/s (at 13 weeks) that she miscarried. What an awful day. :(

We are all so lucky to have our babies. I can't wait until they start arriving!

[jay&erinn]

Everyone around here has me panicing that all of the babies are coming so soon. This baby absolutely has to stay put until the middle of June. There's just too much to do. I'm working my butt off around here to get the house ready before June 1st, since my first class for my doctorate starts then. After that, there won't be much free time at all.

forgot to mention that 28 of the 55 pounds I gained was gone within 3 days. Isn't that amazing?
I wish that could have happened to me:rolleyes: . The hospital where I deliver rolls a scale into your room the next morning. It was very depressing. Mia weighed 6 lb, 11oz at birth. I had only lost 4 pounds. However, the next 10-15 came off pretty easily, but I struggled to loose the last 10- never actually getting the last 5 pounds off. Maybe this time.

I was also told Mia would be a big baby. She was a little smaller than average. I think because I'm small waisted, there's no where for a baby to go so I have baby everywhere you feel- on both sides, way up high and really low.

[Ryan]

Kaeden, Shaq, jbenny, pink, Lil Mrs., Nikos, Amurphy, Brownie (and if I missed anyone..) thanks for the compliments on the shower.. we are lucky to have great friends and family … and I agree their idea of the clothes line was so cute!

Pink: thanks for the compliment on the orange pants.. I picked them up here in NYC for like $8.00 and they have a HUGE stretchy waist and our non-maternity… wish I had gotten more colors

Eating: I have an appetite but I feel so awful after I eat… (SO FULL) that I cannot breathe… so I eat very little or a lot of protein.. so it is not so heavy in my belly…

Weight Gain: I have gained 26 lbs thus far.. so we shall see how it goes…

Lil: You read my mind these “thank you’s” are taking forever… dejavu from our wedding… and I am sorry Dh was being a jerk… 

Sex: SO NOT FOR ME..

DS: I cannot wait to hear about your shower!!!

Nikos: That “all you can eat” sounds WONDERFUL.. I have been dying for crab legs…

Brownie: I hope you feel better… and I will say since the baby has dropped for me.. the movement has been crazy.. I feel the baby so much more.. not sure why.. but I totally due.. either that he/she put on like 10 lbs.

Jbenny… HYSTERICAL.. over DH…

Excitied: getting close!!

Sunshine: Good luck on your shower

Amurphy: Praying for your friend...

Me Update: Yesterday my work gave me a surprise shower too.. and it was so nice to see everyone and yet again we got great gifts and I have a ton of thank yous to write…

If it is raining by you .. stay dry...

[ds2003]

There is a L&D nurse in the childbirth class I’m taking at my OB’s office. She says that they tell people to assume +- 2 lbs from the u/s estimate. That is a large swing. No u/s or internals for me. I don’t need the extra worry.

Sunshine – I hope you have a great shower

Amurphy – I know I’m very grateful to be pregnant and carrying a baby.

Baby dropping – I’m not sure if ours has. I’ve been told that I look like the baby has dropped. Lately he has been doing a lot of moving and I’m getting regular BH.

My right hip feels like I slept on a rock. It is sore, but slowly improving.
DH was supposed to return from Wisconsin last night, but due to weather in Chicago his flights were cancelled. Now he doesn’t get in until this afternoon. :o(

[shaqangel]

yay for it being Friday! and today is my work shower (later this afternoon) - cant wait....its a little tough to actually work. i'm trying really hard to get stuff done, but those in the office today are so excited that they keep poking their heads in my office asking me if i'm in a party mood or if i'm so excited about this afternoon! i love their enthusiasm :D

not much else is going to report.....my mum leaves home (south africa) this week-end and will be visiting before she gets here. just glad she'll be in the US so if anything happens earlier than planned, we can get her on a flight to come to us sooner. she's sad about leaving my dad but excited about baby - i wish my dad could come too since this is their first grandkid, but its kinda tough with their business.

Eating: i have days when i feel i eat a little more (not portions, but more often) but some days i just dont feel like eating and have to make myself eat.

Sex: oh gosh! not so easy....dh keeps laughing and says 'when u want that baby to come out, dont come running to me' cos he keeps hearing about how sex will help induce labour!

Weight Gain: i'm up almost 25pounds. thats the max i had wanted to gain but oh well...

Baby dropping: not yet - people think baby has but my doc says no and i say no as well! its pretty easy to see baby is still high up.

ds you're strong! i would so want to know if i was progressing and whats going on down there!!! the u/s estimated our baby to be 6 pounds already! wow! but i guess we'll see when baby comes!

[amurphy]

Shaq: Have a great time at your shower this afternoon!

Came back to post my blurry belly shot from earlier this week (34 weeks). It is probably better that it is blurry though--you won't be able to see my ugly rash as clearly! ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/ecallie/34weeks3.jpg

[MrsBrownie]

So after all my uncomfortable-ness (is that even a word?) yesterday, I woke up today feeling pretty good. I seem to have another boost of energy. I guess the key is just not to overdue it, so I'm not bedridden for 2 days afterwards.

I finally had a great night sleep last night, although DH had an awful night...I guess that's how it goes now. Either he sleeps or I sleep and last night I definitely needed the sleep.

I have a HUGE 'to-do' list for today and am hoping to make it through. Most consists of laundry, baby's laundry, thank you notes, picking wedding pictures (yep...we've almost been married two years!) and some other odds and ends.

Last night I finally packed up my collection of stuff for the hospital. I've had it all ready to go for about 4 weeks, but just hadn't put it in the bag yet. So it's all ready, baby's bag is all packed up too...and the best part, DH now knows where everything is located for easy snatch and grab.

And after all the s*x talk yesterday, DH asked me (isn't that nice!) if we were ever going to have s*x again. I said of course, we could 'schedule' it in for this weekend. He asked if I was in the mood right then...I told him no, that I had to 'mentally prepare myself!' I don't think he liked the comment, but I also don't think he's going to refuse to DTD because I had to prepare!

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Shaq ~ I hope you have fun at your shower. My work didn't do anything for me, but it was partly because I left early and partly because my closest work friends attended my actual shower. Enjoy it!

Amurphy ~ You have the cutest and roundest belly I've seen...still high up, but oh so perfect. And sorry you are in a funk, hopefully it doesn't last long. I count my blessings every time I feel our little one move inside me too...we are definitely very blessed.

Nikos ~ Congrats on the full term...I was thrilled to have reached there earlier this week. It's amazing to think he's been in there for so long (and I'm so big) but the time is quickly approaching.

Sunshine ~ I had an U/S, but didn't get any results yet. I have a feeling he will be between 8 and 9 pounds, but that he will have a large head...just like his dad (I give my MIL tons of credit for pushing his big head out first...yikes!)

Okay, I'm off now to get working on my 'to-do' list. It's beautiful here (although we're still expecting rain until Tuesday) and the windows are all open, music is going on and I'm going to enjoy some time to myself (working of course!) Have a great day everyone!

And enjoy MOTHER'S DAY....DH knows that I better get a little something something, even if I'm haven't delivered our child yet...especially if he wants a Father's Day gift in three weeks!

[tgr68]

June 05 Mommy lurking along........

Congrats on being so close to meeting your little ones!!! :D Enjoy these last few days/weeks because before you know your entire world will be turned upside down in a good way!

[jcharley]

MrsBrownie- I'm glad to hear somone else hasn't picked wedding pictures either:D We've been married almost 2 years (June 26th), and I have yet to order our album or pictures!!! It's on my list of things to do before the baby comes- I better get a move on!!!:rolleyes:

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

Quick Post...

If any of you live in the NY/NJ area, here is a link (http://www.communitybloodservices.org/cord_blood_3_registration.htm) to an organization that you can donate your cord blood to. I just filled out the form and they are going to overnight me the donation package.

They say it usually takes about 1 week for a volunteer to get back to you, but I told them I don't have a week :D

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

amurphy- I am so sorry for your friends and coworkers. It is also so tough and akward to be the one that is having the baby while others are struggling. I'll be keeping all of you in my thoughts.

Shaq and Sunshine- Have fun at your showers!! Hope you get lots of practical gifts!! :p

Baby Dropping- Not sure. He is definitely lower but I think he has a ways to go.

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So the continued fight with DH didn't go to well. All he did was interupt me and completely insult me and basicly made me feel like I don't amount up to his expectations of a wife. He was complaining that he always has to baby me and I keep trying to explain to him that the problem IS that he babies me. I want to be treated like his wife and his equal not some child. I finally just sat there and bawled while he apologized but I don't feel like anything is resolved.
Another part of the argument is that I can't always be his wife at work. I don't go into the warehouse and ask him to stop what he is doing to give me a kiss or pay attention to me. I respect that he is working and I leave him alone. His response was that he is my husband and I should always make time for him and then told me that I take my job too serious and that I am just a receptionist. He doesn't get that I have to take my job seriously in order to prove myself and move up. I can't just sit up here and say that all I do is answer phones. The thing my boss and other VPs always comment me on is the fact that I take charge of my job and I go above and beyond. That is the reason why I am being even considered for these promotions that take most people 5-10 years to get to in this company. I might not get the promotion but my superiors respect me and my work and will consider me for the next one.
I think I am going to go home for a couple of hours to nap and write him a letter. My phone back up is leaving at 2ish so I have a couple of hours to myself.

[MrsBrownie]

Lil_Mrs ~ Sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time with DH. I give you both tons of credit though for working together...I don't know if I could be around DH 24 hours a day 7 days a week...I think he would drive me crazy (or the other way around depending who you ask.)

My DH was awful last weekend and I was in tears more times than I care to remember. As people keep reminding me, this is a big time in his life too with all the changes and that eventhough we want the support and comfort from them, we have to be able to give it back to them. Just as it's a life changing event for us, it's the same for them...the difference, they aren't pushing the baby out or dealing with all the aches and pains.

Hopefully it gets better for you though. And for what it's worth, being pro-active in any job is always the best choice (IMO) and will always lead to better opportunities, had you considered it 'just a job.'

JCharley ~ It is good to know I'm not the only one...although I don't think that excuse will work with DH any longer. He has asked me every single day for 3 weeks now if I've ordered our pictures...I don't think I can put it off any longer. I mean, our pictures are beautiful and the day was wonderful, so why am I so reluctant and hesitant to sit and really look at the proofs or make a commitment to ordering the pictures. I think I'm just going to have to do it.

Well, I'm not getting much done on my 'To-Do' list...although I have a FULL load of baby clothes in the wash right now and tons of stuff waiting for me at the top of the stairs...I think I'm procrastinating...where is my BURST OF ENERGY everyone promised would come (or have I used it all up already?)

Guess I better suck it up and go look at my wedding pictures...at least it will make DH happy!

[Ryan]

Mrs Brownie: LOL.. about the burst of energy or "have I used it up".. I feel like that everyday too...

Lil Mrs: hugs...

Shaq: Send us photos of that fun work shower!

Amurphy: Your belly reminds me of mine!!!!

Dropping: Yes I have... I sorta realized it because when I walk upstairs my thighs hit my belly... :o and that never happened before.. and the dr. confirmed that I had dropped.

[Pink_Converse]

34 weeks, 2 days

LilMrs-Can't he see how unprofessional it is for him to expect attention all the time at work? I know when couples at my old work did stuff like that it annoyed the heck out of everyone. I'd feel like it was a respect thing too for him not to understand that you do take your job seriously and it does mean something to you, even if it doesn't mean anything to him. Why are boys sooo stupid? Mine is still annoying the crap out of me too.

OB Update-Well my little porker is measuring two weeks ahead of schedule, he's in the 80% percentile and weighs 6 lbs 2 oz :eek: ! I have an U/S scheduled for next week to see how big he really is as far as they can tell, and whether or not they need to change my due date and all that stuff. I will be going in every week from now on. Despite him putting on around 2 lbs in 2 weeks I didn't gain anything so that's good.

[Dan's*Girl]

Happy friday ladies! The only way it could get better is if it was payday friday ;)

Appointment update: So the dr said he is 7 1/2 lbs as of today :eek: :eek: :eek: . My swelling has gone down some and I lost a pound in the last week. So I guess I was doing something right drinking less soda and eating better foods. Totaling my weight gain to 25 lbs exactly. She scheduled a u/s for my 38 week appt and said that will be the day she may decide to induce me if he is showing over 9 lbs at that point. She doesnt want any stress on his heart or mine by him going full term and being over 10 lbs (that makes me faint to think he could be 10 1/2 to 11 lbs full term). SO as of right now she said to take it easy when I'm at home, keep cuttin back on the salt and I tested positive for Strep B :( and have to use this cream antibiotic until labor starts since its so bad. Yucky!

Next appointments: May 19th and May 26th U/S and appt

Tonight my dad and DH are going to finish the baby room by putting the changing table together and tomorrow mom and I are going to get the mattress so his room should be done by monday(thats my goal anyway).

In good news, DH has a part time job that he's had for years and yesterday we got a letter in the mail saying thanks and a check for profit sharing for over $800:eek: God definetly knows when we need it, shew! So we decided that for us and the baby we need to get a digital camera because we know so many people whos regular film cameras are crappy and then they have no pics and let me tell ya, if that happened with the delivery pics I would go postal, so its a great investment. We arent getting anything expensive, just something that takes decent pics for now. So yay for profit sharing!!

Gotta run, its a beautiful day here and I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. HUGS to all our beautiful mommies!

[ds2003]

What are these DH’s up to? Don’t they know we are very emotional at this stage? Maybe I should be grateful mine is in Wisconsin during the week.

DTD – You mean some of you still do that. I know I’m going to have to put it on the menu soon to help get things ready.

Shaq – don’t forget to fill us in on your work shower.

Dan’s Girl –surprise money is always nice. Have fun camera shopping.

I’m ready to go home right now. The rain makes the day feel like it is dragging.

[Pink_Converse]

DS-We're not all DTD. We only have maybe 5 times the whole time I've been pregnant :o .

[ds2003]

DS-We're not all DTD. We only have maybe 5 times the whole time I've been pregnant :o .

I don’t think our numbers are any better than that. DH is all for it, but I’m just not into it right now. I hope my drive kicks in before I’m 6weeks PP because DH may not be so understanding then.

[sunshineab622]

http://img.123greetings.com/eventsnew/emay_mothersday_spl_momtobe/8962-023-02-1075.gif

Thought this e-card was cute ... Hope everyone has a good weekend & happy "mom to be / Mothers" day

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Well I'm back from my nap. Feeling quite a bit better but didn't that great of a nap. I need the fan to sleep but the damn neighbors are so freaking loud and it's not like I can tell them to be quiet in their own house in the middle of the day. I swear these people don't sleep!! Was hoping that I was just grouchy and tired but nope still pissed at DH.
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DTD- We always went through phases anyways. We would go at it like bunnies for a couple of months and then go a month without. During most of the pregnancy it has been once every week or two on average there was one good month and I thought we were getting back into and then it just stopped. I don't think I have had any in 2 months.

Sunshine- Thanks for the e-card! I need it today.

Pink- Thanks you for agreeing with me! I think too much PDA in the work place is disrespectful to others. I admit that we have several couples working here and it's no biggie to catch another couple giving a quick smooch in the halls or breakroom but I don't think I should give him a big wet one everytime he walks by.

Dan's girl- Yay for suprise money! That is so great!

[connorsmommy]

Weight gain -- With Connor I gained 26 lbs, and 3 days later I weighed myself at home. I hadn’t lost an ounce. Then again, I had been pumped full of IV fluids in the hours before Connor was born. Within a week, as the fluids got out of my body, I had lost 10 of the 26 lbs…then slowly over the next few weeks, I lost all but the last 8 lbs. Those 8 lbs stuck around even after I weaned (I bought into the whole “you’ll lose 10 lbs as soon as you wean” just as I’d once bought into the whole “you’ll lose 10 lbs naturally right before your wedding b/c of all the stress.” thing… LOL!). I didn’t lose the last 8 lbs until I went back to work when he was 14 months old. I was able to lose it then b/c my eating habits during the day changed and I didn’t have a pantry to stick my head into during the day!


Dan’s – did you get a digital camera that does video with sound (unless you already have a video camera)? Cause that REALLY comes in handy. We purchased a digital camera before Connor was born, and it didn’t have that. We eventually upgraded to a better camera just before he was 2 and I’m sad that we never had the video option before – so many cute moments as a baby were missed b/c we didn’t have video capabilities in that camera (and even if we’d had a video camera, I doubt it would come out very often. Having it with the digital camera is so handy!) J Anyway, congrats on the extra cash – perfect timing! J


DTD – well right now we’re not allowed to until I hit 37 weeks. And DH is already climbing the walls. FWIW, before pg, we would do it 2-3 x per week (or 4 if he was REALLY lucky – lol!) Through pg, it tapered off to 1-2 x per week towards the third trimester, and in the final weeks before last week’s scare, it was exactly once a week. So DH is counting down either until 37 weeks… or until 6 wks PPd. Of course, last time around, he was ready to jump on me as soon as I came home from my 6 wk ppd Dr. visit. And I SOOOO didn’t want it. This time I think my 6 wk ppd visit might have to be strangely scheduled a week late at least. LOL! J

[Baby Lust]

Hi girls! Just got home from my appt. Everything went well! This little guy is so dang active!!! I had another NST and it took an hour (again) because he wouldn't stay still long enough for it to record his h/b! It was crazy! All the nurses kept coming in to listen to him move! All you could hear was a bunch of swooshes and thumps on the monitor! Good grief! :o So he is one active little bugger, which is good! The office was super busy so it took forever, but I had my Group B Strep test and they checked me. I am 50% effaced and still closed up tight! I have another appt on May 22, which is another NST and OB check. Last appt I had protein in my urine but this time I was clean as a whistle so no worries there!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and a wonderful Mother's Day!!

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

So oddball question to throw out there... Has anyone else become the Company Momma?

I started noticing a week or two ago that no one calls me by my name any more. Everyone calls me Momma. And then today I got a 1/2 dozen Mother's Day cards! I was just really shocked and I didn't know if this is the attention that most new moms get or if it is just my office. Even people that I would never expect are telling me happy mother's day. I thought only your kids and husbands said happy Mother's Day.

[sunshineab622]

a lady at walmart told me happy mothers day today ... I did not have andrew with me so I am glad I look major prego & not just fat. lol

[Pink_Converse]

LilMrs-A man from the electric co. came to the door the other day and told me Happy Mother's Day when he left. Also, an old co-worker who also came to my baby shower and I talk to from time to time sent me a mother's day card with a preggo lady on it. That's sweet everyone got you cards.

My cousin and his wife just came over and gave us some gifts for the baby and when she saw the baby's room she freaked out because it wasn't done. She was like do you need me to come help you, you are not ready, you need to get this all ready, etc. I wasn't panicking until now. Am I the only one this far along that isn't done with everything or what?

[Sparkles P]

HEY EVERYONE,

Just checking in, I would have been due June 18th... yup Fathers Day. My Hcg finally dropped to under one, and my M?c was in November. Hopefully I'll be pg again soon.....

GOOD LUCK everyone with the rest of the pg!!!

[Baby Lust]

Sparkles, I'm so sorry about your m/c! I hope you are able to get pg very quickly and enjoy the entire pregnancy without worry! {{HUGS}}

[jay&erinn]

I hate this insomnia! I was sleeping great and then the phone rang (DH's work wanting him to come in). Now I can't get back to sleep.

Mother's Day- I'm getting a lot of Happy Mother's Day comments too. It's kind of nice to have random people acknowledging it. I even got flowers from my ILs yesturday- shocking since I haven't even received a card from the them the past 2 years.

This time I think my 6 wk ppd visit might have to be strangely scheduled a week late at least. LOL!
I was thinking more like a month late;) Between labor and delivery and being insanely exhausted, nothing was further from my mind last time around.

Sparkles: Thanks for stopping by. Hopefully soon you'll be able to pop in and announce your pregnancy over here. Good luck to you.

[connorsmommy]

I hate this insomnia! I was sleeping great and then the phone rang (DH's work wanting him to come in). Now I can't get back to sleep.


ah, good ole' insomnia. I woke up this morning before 5 and finally got out of bed a little while ago. Had an apple b/c I decided I was hungry. Now I'm sitting here wide awake. I SHOULD go back to bed, but I'm SO wide awake and I have to be up in an hour anyway.

This is like the 4th time this week that this has happened. :(

And now I just realized I'm INSANELY starving.

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Public Service Announcement:

Thing #348 NOT to do when pg (or any other time for that matter): Fall down the stairs.

Ok, so I didn't fall ALL the way down the stairs. It happened yesterday evening, by the way... I was at the top step on the second floor, going forward with my left foot as I reached for the railing on the left side. My right foot, which HAD been firmly planted on the landing (or so I thought it was) slipped forward. I pitched forward and thank GOD for the railing, I was able to catch myself before I tumbled down the half flight of stairs. However, my left foot (which was already in mid-air) came down hard on a step behind me. More specifically, it was the TOP portion of my left big toe that suddenly somehow took the blunt force of my entire body weight. My nail is all banged up (and maybe cracked... but I'm not brave enough to check that out for sure yet). And the joint in my toe hurts to bend. :( And it hurts to weight bear on the front of my left foot now b/c of that darned toe.

But, OMG, I can't even tell you all how THANKFUL I am that all I did was smash my toe. Had I not done that, the results could have been MUCH worse.

Connor, my sweet little boy, was right behind me when it happened and he jumped right into action with the standard 3-year-old first aid treatment -- he kissed all my toes better, gave me a big hug and then declared me "all better!" (All you first-timers: I can't wait until you experience that sort of love and care from your toddlers....it is truly one of the sweetest things you'll ever experience.)

(and my poor MIL, who was over helping me with Connor. She was ahead of me and already downstairs.... I think I cut a good 10 years off her life when she heard the big bang and my scream.)

[ds2003]

connorsmommy - I'm glad your fall wasn't more serious. I hope your toe heals quickly because you can't do much to keep pressure off of it unless you don't walk. And who can manage that with a toddler around?

sparkles - I hope you have some great news so share very soon.

insomnia - I have problem with staying sleep myself. My body just won't let me get more than 4 hours of consectutive sleep.

Two co-workers told me Happy Mother's Day this week. I felt great.

[Niko&Troi]

Morning all :D

Sparkles Thank you for stopping by. One day you'll be where we are and we'll be thinking of you.

connors Glad it was just your toe. Your poor MIL, she must have died inside when she heard that scream.

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It is weird that Sparkles checked in. I was going to post today that we need to remember the moms who aren't with us now and send them a special prayer for Mother's Day. They are still moms, just to angel babies. And we should also just keep them in mind in June. It is going to be a very hard month for them with the what if's and what should be happening...


So I'm waiting for some $$ to come. Until it comes Brian has put a hold on my spending. My goal today is to try to get us to IKEA to get Nikolas' big boy bed and dresser. Yes, I will admit even though we have the pack & play backup for the baby, I'm still a little stressed. I just have to find the $$ to get it; this is where creative financing comes into play :D


Last night I broke down to Brian. Little man will be here next week, if not sooner. All my fears of what has happened this pg are starting to get to me. First off, I had major surgery w/anesthesia and tons of meds, not to mention the MRI radiation to see my appendix. Then I had the lung scan (more radiation) when they thought I had the clot and the meds I had to take. Plus there are times when I feel like I'm not a good mom to Nikolas, how am I going to do it with two? And then the trauma of Nikolas' birth, what if it happens again.
He was so sweet. He held me while I cried, told me I'm a wonderful mom to Nikolas, that whatever happens with the baby, we'll handle it together and Niko's birth wasn't ideal but he's fine and so will this one.
He made me feel better, but I'm still worried.


And lastly, my contractions aren't getting closer together, just more intense. I had one last night and Nikolas looked at me & Brian and said "poopie" with a smile on his face :D Brian said no, mommy's not making a poopie, your brother is moving. Even though I was in pain, I had to laugh :D
My sister seems to think that tomorrow would be a good day for him to come. We shall see.

[Mystikal]

Niko's I'm LOL at the poopie comment. Too funny. :D
Connors so glad you were able to stop yourself from falling! That must have been so scary!
Pink I don't even have a nursery right now, so you are DEFINITELY not alone! I just have two rooms with no walls and no flooring, and no insulation! :eek: Hopefully by the end of next weekend they'll be looking more like rooms and less like what they look like now!
Lil Mrs so sorry to hear about your issues with your hubby. Sometimes they can be really insensitive, and with all these hormones it doesn't make it any easier!!

I know I missed people, but I've been gone for two days, and just had to read about a bajillion pages, so forgive me. ;)

Sex Once a week, if DH is lucky. It's not uncomfortable for me, I just can't get in the mood, and when I do it's awkward. I love sex, too, so I can't wait till we aren't so limited in positions, etc. :o

Weight at my last OB appt I was up 24 pounds, but the appt was in the middle of the day so I'm guessing I'm only up 23 pounds. Hopefully I won't gain too much more.

I am so jealous of all of you that are almost done with work. I was thisclose to walking out on Thursday. It's a long story, but I work at a small private college enrolling students, and I was informed on Thursday when I got to work that I am no longer to meet with students. Any students I have enrolled to this point will be handled by someone else, and my job to help the admissions department make the start goal will be to sit in a room by myself for the entire day and make 300 phone calls to prospective students and schedule appointments for other people. NOT how I want to spend my time. I come home at the end of the day now so sore from sitting in one spot all the time, and I feel like I've accomplished nothing. I have a million and a half things I could be doing at home to get ready for this baby, and instead I have to waste my time doing that. So frustrating. Once Julia is here we will be able to make it on DH's salary and me getting a part-time job, but we just can't do it on one until it's time for me to go back to work. Bastards. I wish they would just fire me so I could collect unemployment and spend the summer with my daughter. Nice attitude, huh? :rolleyes: My work shower is this coming Friday, and I don't even want them to throw it for me. I want nothing from any of them. *sigh* I'm so bitter.

On a happier note, I went shopping last night and found an outfit for my showers, bought a couple mothers day presents, and indulged in a small dish of no sugar added ice cream. I was told Happy Mother's day by several people (great feeling), AND my sugar levels were perfect this morning, even after the ice cream. Yay!! :D

Okay, I'm done with my novel now. lol. Have a great mother's day weekend, everyone!!

[maryanne]

ok...I have been trying to post since connersmommy, but I have accidently erased my SO's three times---typing with two splints on sucks...I give up!

so just know I am thinking of yas!

I am just going to say good morning and continue reading along

[kmmommy]

connorsmommy ~ Sorry about the fall. Glad Dawson is okay and I hope your toe feels better soon.

Sparkles ~ Thanks for checking in with us. I'm sorry about your m/c. I hope you get a BFP and healthy baby very soon.

Sex ~ Ummm...NO! I have zero interest.

Moms of our thread who had m/c ~ I've been thinking of them a lot as well, Nikos. There are updates on a few that I'm aware of: Sabriel is due in August with a girl, ajlanden is having a boy in August, Brenda is due in September also having a girl, bunnybeth is due in October, Calla Lilly and Lilla are due in November. Rene is no longer a user on CC so no updates there. I know June will be tough for all these moms. It's a blessing that most now have sticky babies so soon after.

We're leaving tonight or tomorrow morning to travel for my doctor appointment on Monday. I'm excited to see my dad, step-mom and brothers again. K loves my brothers and they have so much fun together. I'm also looking forward to hearing what the doctor has to say. I did get some good news from my OB yesterday. She advised that the baby could be delivered here in our city. DH isn't willing to do that in case of any complications - the doctors at Children's Hospital are much more experienced, but if I do go into labor at home and we can't make it 4 hours away (which we wouldn't even try since my last labor was 12 hours) she can be taken care of here.

[kmmommy]

To all my fellow June mommies:

http://www.andiamsomebody.com/archives/uploads/Happy-Mothers-Day-Daisy.jpg

I've loved sharing this journey with you and look forward to helping each other through the happy and tough times that comes with a new baby!

[lawyerwifemom]

Karen Yikes! I am so glad you were able to catch yourself and head off a hard landing. Sorry about your poor toe!

Nikos That comment from Niko is too funny! I'm glad Brian is being so supportive and knows (like any smart man) that sometimes, we just need them to listen!

Nursery We finally finished ours about 1 week before Rachel was born --so 39 weeks! One bit of perspective though--My DH is the child of missionaries and was born in Mexico. His mom brought him home to a mud hut with no running water or electricity(and certainly no chair rail and valances). Babies need very little other than love, food, a safe place to sleep and diapers. You will all do GREAT!

Pregnancy brain I had the worst episode ever yesterday. My mom and I took Rachel and Wyatt to see Sesame Street Live in Denver. When we left, we were changing diapers, putting all the stuff in the SUV, buckling the kids in and trying to tame the gigantic ELMO balloons that Grammy bought. Somehow my purse got left in the parking lot beside the car and we drove off!!!!!!!!!! (I have a theory about how it happened that partially blames my mom, but truth is it is my fault cause it is my purse!) Luckily, a very kind mommy picked it up and called me. I am so grateful because EVERYTHING was in my purse--CCs, ID, checkbook, makeup, cellphone, photos etc. What a nightmare if I'd had to cancel and get new cards. And some of the pictures are irreplaceable. Now we have to drive back to Denver today to get it but we are going to head to the zoo since we will be there anyway. My DH just kind of laughed but I think he was secretly rolling his eyes at me:rolleyes: !!

Happy Saturday everyone and Happy Mother's Day tomorrow. I've already gotten 2 dozen yellow and red roses from Rachel and Wyatt (their fav colors) and Snickers ice cream (Rachel told DH I would like that better than chocolates but I think she was speaking for herself!). We are all going out for brunch with Grammy on Sunday.

eta Kaeden's we cross posted. That is great, reassuring news about the possibility of delivery in your town if necessary.

Sparkles Thanks for stopping by and I wish you many many sticky vibes!

[Niko&Troi]

Just wanted to post that I'm off to IKEA to get Nikolas' big boy bed and a dresser :D I did the creative financing and Brian is ok with it :D I'm so excited and it feels like a huge weight has been lifted :D

[maryanne]

funny story from the other night that I meant to share...

This following experience taught me that we will really need to watch what we say once the baby arrives (and that we should watch it around random kids too)lol!

As I have mentioned before, hubby and I are huge baseball fans. We were at the red sox -yankees game the other night and were sitting up on the handicapped platform. There was a mom and dad and a little 3 year old boy sitting beside us. The boy was dressed up in a derek jeter uniform, wearing a glove, and taking EVERYTHING in. His mom leaves her hubby and the kid to get some food.

Meanwhile, my husband is a loud boisterous New Jersey guy (think tony soprano with a heart) and is into the game. Not thinking, and frustrated that the Yankees are pitching yet again to David Ortiz who is a known yankee killer, b/c repeatedly gets home runs against them, screams "Hit him in the head with the ball." Ortiz struck out.

Then just as Ramirez comes to bat , the boy's mom arrives back with food , we heard the boy scream, "HIT HIM IN THE HEAD WITH A BALL!!!!"

lol! You should have seen the look that the woman gave her husband...she thought he taught him that :)

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :/

Well things didn't go as planned. I am so glad I decided to measure before I took the 45 minute drive to IKEA. Of the three possible walls we could have put it on, it would have covered a part of one of the windows and would have been way to overwhelming in the room. So we're going to look at other toddler beds. But I am still allowed to get a bed for him. I may have Brian just drive after work one day and get the dresser though.

So now we're just relaxing even though I need to clean and vacuum.

[connorsmommy]

Maryanne -- TOO funny about the 3 year old. My little guy would probably do the same thing. LOL! We REALLY have to watch what we say around him for frear that he'll repeat those things in front of the wrong people MONTHS from now.


Niko's -- sorry that the furniture thing still hasn't gone quite as planned, but I'm sure you'll find the perfect toddler bed for Niko soon! :)



Hope you're all having a relaxing day! :)

[Pink_Converse]

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

[gina73]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

[connorsmommy]

Happy Mother's Day everyone!! :)

[ladyjg]

Happy Mother's Day! I hope you're all having a good one!

[Niko&Troi]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMMIES!!!! :D :D :D

[ds2003]

Happy Mother's Day!!

[Pink_Converse]

So what did you all do for Mother's Day?

I got a card and a few phone calls, took Dh's mom out for breakfast and went to my mom's for lunch. Other than that we just vegged out and watched tv the rest of the evening which was fine by me. I was so tired today. Oh, and my MIL took me to get a couple of sets of pj's for after I get home from the hospital and a gown and robe for the hospital.

Hope you all had a good day :) .

[excitedbride]

Savannah Rose is here!

May 13, 2006
12:39am
5lbs 9oz 18 3/4in.

Born at 34weeks 5days.

She was doing great when she was born, but is now in the NICU. She is having some platelet problems. It is what clots your blood and her levels are low. But they are constantly testing her levels and they have been getting higher. But not consistently. Other then that she is doing good. She is supplemented with Formula, but while I was there I tried to nurse her. She did successfully when I was with the LC earlier today. She gave us alot of tips and tricks. I am pumping too, so I am just wating for my milk to come in so she can drink that. She did get some colostrum from me from pumping that she drank. I had to rent a pump from the hospital. We just got home this evening and we are going back tomorrow for both of us to get our platelet tested to see what type. They think that she has Justin's platelets and my antibodies and they are attacking each other. It isn't anything too serious they are just watching it though and trying to figure it out. I will go back a few times a day to feed her.

So, I guess I am the first June mommy?! I was the first June mommy with my son too!

[sunshineab622]

Oh wow .... let me be the 1st to say CONGRATS & Welcome Savannah Rose. You were due a day before me .... Oh my! :eek: This is real now ... girls .... these babies are about to start popping out before we know it.

[sunshineab622]

Cake = YUMMY!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/sunshineab622/P1010753.jpg
Food
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http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/sunshineab622/P1010760.jpg

Showing off the pic that my stepsister made for me - Fairies & flowers (so cute)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/sunshineab622/a7233ff4.jpg
One of my pretty gift that I do not want to even use ... cause it is so pretty - Washclothes & towels
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/sunshineab622/638e3dcc.jpg

[connorsmommy]

OMG!!!!!
Congratulations, Excited!!!!!!!!!!

Wow - your kids birthdays are a day apart, how cool!!! :)

eeek! ANd what a good size for a 34 weeker! Way to go Savannah!!! HOpefully her NICU stay is good and short (from what I know, girls usually go home much faster than the (lazy) boys! LOL!

What a wonderful Mother's Day weekend present for you!!!!



Hmmm... you were due a day before me... eeek, I can't believe we're all coming soooo close!

[ladyjg]

Welcome Savannah!!! Congrats, excitedbride! :D I hope you'll have your baby girl home with you very soon.

sunshine -- Wonderful shower pics! You look beautiful! It looks like a fun party. :)

[Baby Lust]

Wow!! Welcome Savannah!! Congratulations Excited Bride! Hope everything continues to progress quickly!! Can't wait to see pictures of your little one and read your birth story!!

Wow... what a reality check! :eek:

[gina73]

HOLY COW!!!

Welcome to the world Ms. Savannah!! I hope your stay in NICU is short and sweet so you can get home. Congratulations Excited! I hope you're resting well...

[jay&erinn]

CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME SAVANNAH ROSE!
It sounds like everyone is doing as well as can be expected. I hope her stay in the NICU is short and sweet.

[Niko&Troi]

WELCOME Savannah Rose!!! Yeah, that FFN test was waaaayyyyy off :D


Sarah You're going in for your test tomorrow, right? Please make sure you have an announcement buddy lined up so we don't worry about you!!

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OK, so my dream was wrong. I dreamt that it was MrsBrownie. And then when she wasn't around I really started to wonder... In the end I was wrong and that is why I didn't want to post it.

Mother's Day: We got up and went to IHOP. I finally got my international passport breakfast, 2 sunnyside up eggs, 4 pieces of bacon, Swedish crepes and 2 pieces of toast. It was sooooooo good ;) I thought for sure my sugar would be through the roof, but it wasn't :)
We then came home and I vacuumed and mopped the kitchen floor.
I took at 3 hour nap after that. When I got up we took Nikolas to the park. We then came home and Brian cooked dinner. After dinner he said he'd clean up, but he took too long so I did :/ I also did the laundry :/
There are a few things that I've been asking him to take care of but he seems to think we have all the time in the world, like taking the wood off the patio, so I'm going to do have to do that myself.

And lastly, he's stopping by IKEA on the way home to get a dresser for the boys. We're watching a toddler bed on eBay. It's used, but only starting at $25. It ends tomorrow so we'll know then what we're doing.
http://i24.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/1f/80/1f_12.JPG

Gotta run, have 9:15 dr appt.

[jcharley]

Congratulations excitedbride!!!! and welcome Savannah Rose!! You have my due date as well- That really makes it sink in!! Hope everything is well and you get to take your little girl home soon!!!!

[ruby]

CONGRATS EXCITED BRIDE!!!!!!!!!Welcome to your darling baby girl, so glad she's doing well. The babies will be rolling in soon, how exciting!!:D :D Hope everyone had a great Mom's Day!

[amurphy]

Welcome to the world, Savannah! Congratulations, Excited. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing all about Savannah's arrival! :D

[maryanne]

WOW! Your news caight me so off guard this morning! CONGRATS excitedbride and welcome to the world Savannah :)

Cute toddler bed and fun shower pics!

I hope that everyone had a FUN mother's day!

[Ryan]

EXCITIED... OMG.. CONGRATS AND WELCOME SAVANNAH!!!!! Cannot wait to see pictures!!!!!

Sunshine: what great photos...

[Pink_Converse]

I can't believe Savannah Rose is here already :D ! I hope she gets to come home soon. We're all next ladies, can you believe it?!!! Kind of freaks me out now that we have our first June baby!

[shouldaeloped]

congratulations excited and welcome to the world savannah! may her stay in the NICU be extremely short.
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well, I over did it this weekend. DH graduated from law school on saturday and we had a BBQ that night. I was literally on my feet from 7:30 am until about midnight. running around and entertaining everyone. I had a great time but I am now the proud owner of one sweet pair of cankles. if I could have only take today off to nurse them back to health although I am not sure that it would make any difference. and with my inlaws in town for the first time in 3 years, graduation and mothers day, I am confident I am going to be up 15 pounds this Thursday. definitely not looking forward to that. hoping to get in some good long walks this week.

I was spoiled for mothers day. DH gave me the 35mm digital camera I have been wanting, I got flowers from my dad and my FIL and cards from a few friends. it was a nice day spent on the couch recovering from saturday night. Happy Mothers Day to all of you!

I can't believe our first baby is here and we are all well on our way!!! holy smokes!

[jbenny75]

Congrats excitedbride and Welcome Savannah!!

OMG, what a surprise to see this morning!! The first June baby, WOW!!

sunshine Great shower pics

nikosmommy Cute toddler bed!

We had a crazy weekend. We were so darn popular. Friday we met up with my Mom to buy her dinner for MD. Then Saturday, my BF wanted to get together for dinner. Finally, Sunday, my Dad, stepmom, brother, sister, and grandpa took us to dinner. My grandpa can be a little wacky. I don't know if you remember, but awhile back he told me that I looked really strange. He was trying to say that I looked really different PG, it just didn't come out very well. Well, yesterday, he said, "You're starting to look just like your grandmother from the back." :eek: I'm not sure what that one meant, but my dad told him that he'd just better stop cause he just kept digging himself in deeper and deeper.:rolleyes:

I have been very uncomfortable the past few days, especially at night and in the evening. I started getting a lot of BH's. Then the baby started pushing on me, REALLY HARD. Who would guess that little baby could be so strong. I was trying to make sure that I wasn't having too many BH's, but the baby started pushing so darn hard, I was having trouble telling the difference.

How big is your hospital bag?
I don't have a smaller bag that looks decent, and I actually could fill my larger bag, but I'm afraid I'll look silly dragging in my big bag. It is an actual piece of luggage, but it's like a large duffel bag, not a suitcase. My actual suitcase is a monster, there's no way I could take that in. What are you all using?

[Pink_Converse]

I'm worried about lugging in a suitcase too but that's what I have so far. I'm interested to see what everyone else is carrying. I was going to use it for DH and I both.

Sunshine-Your shower looked nice and you look great.

Nikos-Cute bed!

[jbenny75]

P.S. DH got me some plants/flowers for our patio for MD. As much as he was aggravating me last week, he was so great this past weekend. I was so happy and was just loving him. :) But it didn't take long for him to tick me off again. After watching Big Love on HBO last night, of course he had to grab the remote right away so he could flip through channels. I asked him to wait a minute so I could see the preview. Could he just wait? Noooooo. We have Direct TV, which has a little tv guide that you can pull up without changing the channel. So he pulls up the guide and starts flipping through it and low and behold, I was about to miss the preview. But when I say something, I'm being bitchy. He only had up the guide, he didn't change the channel, he said. Can I see the channel when the guide is up? NO. Did I ask you to just wait? YES! But he didn't do anything wrong, it was me being impatient. He actually had the nerve this morning to say to me, "I accept your apology." I hadn't apologized. Maybe I shouldn't have snapped at him, but I asked him to leave the damn tv alone for a minute and he couldn't do it. What pisses me off the most is that he doesn't think he did anything wrong. I'm supposed to wait for him to flip through channels, but he can't wait for the preview to come on for me. UGH!:mad:

I'm sorry to be such a complainer, but he is just driving me insane. I'm hoping it's just the PG/ranging hormones thing. Thanks for listening.

[connorsmommy]

morning all!

35 weeks today!!! (eek..Connor was born at 35 and 3 days I think...yikes!)



Hospital bag -- I'm using my Samsonite rolling tote/carryon. It's quite roomy and fits everything that I'm bringing except for my BFing pillow and my portable DVD & accessories (which will be brought in a separate little bag that is meant for Portable DVD players)

Here's a similar samsonite rolling tote to the one I'll be using (but mine is red and opens just at the top in the main part):


http://www.samsonitecompanystores.com/scs/images/streamlite3000/500x500/648ccc115be01.jpg


and to just give an idea of about how much it holds:

http://www.samsonitecompanystores.com/scs/images/streamlite3000/500x500/648ccc115fi32.jpg

[lawyerwifemom]

CONGRATULATIONS EXCITED AND WELCOME SAVANNAH! I hope her platelets stabilize quickly so you can bring her home. What an exciting Mother's Day weekend for you!

[sunshineab622]

Thanks girls for all the compliments ... even though I felt like a whale.

Conner the little 11 wk old baby of a sunday school couple spit up all over me yesterday in class .... again ... lol he did it 2 wks ago when I held him also. what was funny was dh was holding him when I got back from the bathroom & dh told him when I hand you to her "spit up all over her" not even a min after holding him .... barf. :( it was funny in a way but I am glad I was able to wipe it all off without a stain on my dress.

I need the list on "what to pack for the hospital" does anyone remember what page it is on?

[shaqangel]

YIKES.....OMG....our first June baby is here.....that makes everything SO real :eek:

Congrats excited! welcome to the world Savannah.
cant wait to see pics:) hope all goes well - keep us posted.

sunshine great pics! your shower looks like it was fun!

i'll post some pics later today from my work shower - its was so awesome and we were so blesssed! had lotsa fun putting everything in the room

hope everyone had a great week-end.

[gina73]

I'm so far behind, I won't attempt to do shout-outs, but I hope everyone is doing well! Glad to hear the nurseries are coming together, the showers are wonderful, and the bellies are looking great!

My DH made me go out on the porch yesterday before he left for Europe, and I was met with a pot of marigolds and a card from "the baby". It was very sweet. I couldn't resist making a joke about how the baby isn't even born yet, and he's already borrowing money from us for things.

Luggage size - I'm not sure yet, since I'm waiting to find out next week if I'll be having a c-section to finish packing. Our hospital recommends packing two bags - one for L&D and the other for postpartum. If I am able to deliver vaginally, my L&D bag will be pretty small, and then DH and I will pack all our stuff for the three of us in a very small suitcase for recovery and stay.

Is your baby getting the hiccups? My little guy seems to get them at least once a day, usually at night, if not more often. While I know there's nothing I can do, and he probably doesn't mind, it drives me a bit crazy, not to mention makes me sad and worried for him. Just curious how normal this is?

Another question: Is anyone getting or registered for a humidifier? If so, which brand/model do you have? It's so dry here in Colorado that it's highly recommended that we have one in the nursery, but I'm not finding that great of reviews on the ones recommended in Baby Bargains.

[Lil_Mrs_0702]

Hey Everyone!

Big Congrats to Excited Bride and Welcome Savannah!! What a perfect Mother's Day gift!!

Sunshine- Cute shower... You look like you are doing great!

Niko- Hope you get the toddler bed that you're eyeballin'.

QOTDs-
Hospital Bag- I packed the one that the clinic gave us. They put in there a list of what they provided at the hospital and what I should bring. I also packed a seperate diaper bag for the baby with all of their clothes and lil things.

Baby Hiccups- YES!! All the time. In fact he had them during my u/s they just feel like lil belly twitches but they have been picking up some power recently.

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So my weekend was fun. We went to the boxing matches at the casino with my parents and some family. It must have been ladies night because all the girls were got completely trashed. One of them was buying the other girls shots of tequila. They were better than the show on stage!! My big event of the night was when I walked past this group of guys and that were blocking the aisle and I said excuse me to get through. I got a couple of dirty looks form the guys and as soon as I had my back to them they yelled "Go back to the f#in' kitchen!!!" :mad: :mad: :mad: I was so pissed!! I went and told my DH, dad, uncle, and cousin- All pretty big guys and they told the jack asses that they owed me apology. And get their excuse... "No we weren't yelling at her we yelling at the guy singing the national anthem." Yeah that makes a lot of sense?? I still can't believe the nerve of those guys but they apologized and bought me a soda and DH a beer.

My Mother's Day. DH is in the group that doesn't want to jinx things. He called it my Almost Mother's Day. He made me breakfast in bed and a nice long massage but he spent most the day spoiling my mom. He put up her gazebo, bought dinner, and we got her a couple of gifts. I think he really wanted to spoil my mom since it is her first year as his mother too and she does so much for us. At first I was a lil upset that I didn't get gifts (I know pathetic) but I can't complain... He made sure I didn't lift a finger all day and he spoils me all year long. (although he does have his days :p )

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

Just returned from the dr and I'm in early labor. I'm 4 cm dilated, still 50% effaced, but now my contractions aren't the belly tightening any longer, they are the menstrual type so that puts me into early labor. Of course she can't say how long, but she kept saying I should hold out until tomorrow so I can get the kit it to donate the cord blood :eek: She repeated that about 5/6 times, kinda like I may not make it until tomorrow but to try??? Not really sure. And she asked me 3/4 times if I had my 911 babysitter ready. I told her yes. She also told me who's on call tonight.

Speaking of which, my 911 babysitter is also the same lady with the furniture. I never heard back from her about the email I sent. I called her today and got her voice mail. So I was leaving a message about what the dr said and before I could mention the furniture she picked up. She was on her way out the door so we didn't talk long, but she said she'd call me back this afternoon to catch up.
Well I get home and there is a message from her asking if she would be watching Nikolas or actually at the hosp with me. So I took the opportunity of not putting her on the spot and called back. I pretty much left a message about how we need her to watch Nikolas and then mentioned that we "got a gift certificate to IKEA" and Brian was going to get a dresser today after work so all we really needed to borrow was the crib. And, if it was apart, and fits in the back of the Saturn with the seats down, he could pick it up tonight. I also told her that I AM REALLY STRESSING NOW cause of this early labor. So we shall see how it goes when she calls back.


Luggage: Ours is a carry on wheels sized bag. It's not very small but the smallest we have and will fit everything w/o wrinkling it.

So that's it in a nutshell. Hopefully I'll be able to get the blood donation kit in time. BBL.

[connorsmommy]

OMG! NIKOS!!!!!

4 cm.... early labour! When it rains, it pours, doesn't it? Sounds like we'll be seeing the early arrival of your baby!!!!!!

Sorry to hear about all the drama with your friend....hope it all gets ironed out real soon...


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Gina -- RE: humidifier... We're in a very dry climate too (Alberta) and we would only use a humidifier when Connor was congested with a cold.
We'd use a steam humidifier (not a cold mist one) when we'd need one. Not sure of the brand (we have two) but they're only about $15 at Walmart... Nothing fancy, but it would do the trick.

[connorsmommy]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that with my hospital bag, I packed a few things that will be going home with DH after delivery (ie. Tupperware hollow rolling pin -- for hot water, to do massages on my back) and that will free up room for whatever I leave the hospital with a few days later (there's all the fun paperwork stuff that you get sent home with... birth certificate applications, etc.)

[lawyerwifemom]

Nikos big news! I'll be waiting with baited breath to hear your next update. And the NAME!!!

[maryanne]

wow NIkos!!!!!!!!

[jesvet]

Welcome Savannah!!

[Niko&Troi]

I started doing stuff around the house and started thinking that I so can not go into labor soon. First off there is stuff that needs to be done: move the dog kennels, get a desk for the office, hang pictures in the office, get the paint off the kitchen floor, move the wood downstairs, possibly get my curtains back, clean out my curio and other things. Then there is the need to finish the birth announcements (as much info as I can put on them).
I also need time to shave one more time cause I so don't want anyone down there right now. They wouldn't be able to see the forest through the trees :p :eek:
So I can't and won't have this baby until everything is done :D

As for a name... On Friday Brian says to me, "what about Troi"? I asked him where he got it from and he said it just popped into his head. So we may have a third name here. It's still growing on me.

[ds2003]

Congratulations, Excited!!!!!!!!!! Welcome Savannah

Sunshine – did you get stuff you needed at your shower?

Shaq – how was your work shower?

I had my appt this morning and my BP was high again. As soon as I laid down it came down. I also had a little protein in my urine. The doctor sent me for some blood work as a result. My next appt was in 2 weeks but because my BP has been high the last 2 appts I’m going back next week. The doc said that I need to rest when I’m home. I can guarantee that won’t happen much this week since we have family and friends coming up and I need to finish cleaning up. DH goes back to WI tomorrow so I will be handling stuff while he is gone. Doc did say that if my BP starts to get higher that I will need to stop working and that a possible induction could be in my future. Well you know my thoughts on induction so I was not happy to hear that, but realize it could become the only option. I will stop work and lay around all day if it will prevent an induction. He is willing to work with me and said there are some natural things I can do to help induce labor. I know that will only work if the baby is ready.

Next appt is May 23 Thanks to my high BP.


ETA: I missed a whole page of replies. I'll be back to catch up.

[bottleored]

Just popping in to say
Congrats to Excitedbride and welcome Savannah!!

Yes, it is quite a wake up call.

hospital 'bag' I've been thinking the same thing - it looks like I'm going away for a week. All the 'just in case' stuff because I really have no idea what I'll need and not need and I don't want anyone having to run out to find me stuff. At my shower my friend told me she never even opened her hospital bag :rolleyes:

hiccups yes, lots more lately. Or maybe I'm just becoming better at identifying them!

Getting excited for all the news to come - it's coming so early!!!

[ds2003]

Jbenny – omg what a wild comment from your grandpa!

hospital bag – I plan to have multiple bags. The bag with my clothes and toiletries is pretty small. I will also have a labor bag that I have not selected yet, and a snackbag & cooler. The labor bag and snack bag may be one in the same. DH is packing his own bag and it will probably be larger than mine. We will probably end up with 3 bags and a cooler.

Hiccups – If so I don’t notice them or haven’t recognized them as hiccups. They are totally normal.

Humidifiers – I don’t think I’ve ever seen a good humidifier review either. You may have to pick the best of the worst. I read some where that cool mist is better than warm mist for safety reasons with the hot water. Other than that I’m don’t know. We registered for a waterless vaporizer. We will wait on the humidifier since we won’t need it until the winter.

Nikosmommy – 4cm…wow..it looks like you may not need that induction.

Mother’s day – My mom, dad, SIL, DH’s cousin and a friend all told me Happy MD. DH pretty much did nothing until I called him out. He is on the jinx boat. We got some Spanish food and some ice cream from Friendly’s and then went home to watch Big Momma’s House 2. I was exhausted all day and took multiple naps. DH got a lot accomplished with getting things ready for our shower guests this weekend.

[sunshineab622]

ds2003: I got alot of the things I needed but still need quite a bit of smaller things esp. a bathtub & monitor - I figured someone would have definately picked up those but they didn't. I have another shower on June 4th @ my church.

hiccups: she gets them atleast once a day sometimes twice. Feels so wierd.

[Ryan]

Holy cow.. Nikos... more babies!! :D

Hiccups: CONSTANTLY.. at least 2-3 times a day.. and I must say as much as I love feeling little peanut... I hate when he/she has the hiccuops I feel like my whole body vibrates... (Ok not my whole body but my stomach.. ):D

Bag: I have a weekender suitcase (the little wheely kind) and after doing much thinking this weekend I think I might bring the matching tote (considered a carry on) for my toiletries... so they are not cramped in my bag. I do not think I am packing alot for DH since we do not live that far from the hospital and I think he would be more comfortable going home to shower and clean up.

[ffanel]

Wow - you leave this site for a few days and look what happens!

CONGRATS EXCITED AND A BIG WARM WELCOME TO OUR FIRST JUNE....err....MAY BABY....SAVANNAH ROSE!!! Beautiful name, BTW. Here's to a short stay in NICU. IT woun't be long before you have her home with you, Excited, so rest up.

Hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day! We took Lamaze on Saturday -- what an eye-opener. It was good because we really learned a ton, but a bit overwhelming too. This is all becoming very, very real. On Sunday, my DH gave me the best Mother's Day gift ever...he spent time organizing the house and putting together some of the baby items. I couldn't have asked for more.

[Dan's*Girl]

Congrats Excitedbride and welcome Savannah :)

Niko's~ How exciting!

Sunshine~ You look awesome, great pics!

Mothers day was good, got a sweet card from DH, went to lunch with MIL and his family then dinner at my moms. This week is crunch week to get our place ready and get the bags packed in case my friday appointment turns into a inducement for whatever reason. Been having major cramps and lots and lots of discharge the last couple of days, he has also been hitting my cervix hard enough to make me yelp so maybe that means dialation, one can hope right?

Have a great day ladies!

[Graffy]

Congrats ExcitedBride and welcome Savannah Rose! I agree with ffanel, what a beautiful name!

Hospital Bag: I'm using a wheeled carry-on suitcase for me and DH, and have some baby things in a diaper bag. I figure if I need anything else DH or another family member can go fetch for me.

Hiccups: I get them pretty regularly, and I have to admit they drive me bonkers. It's kind of like having an eye twitch or some other kind of spasm that just won't go away. And it seems to happen most often when I'm trying to get to sleep.

I was still pretty closed up at my appointment last Wednesday, but over the weekend I was having some serious feelings of head grinding against cervix. I've also been having more discharge, movement has slowed some, and my feelings have changed from "I'm not quite ready" to "Pleeeeeeze come out soon, don't make them have to induce me". So it'll be interesting to see if there are any changes come my appointment this Wednesday.

Nikos: Good luck getting everything done SOON!!!

Well, according to the doctors this Friday is my due date. I really hope they're right, but I'm really afraid I'm going to go closer to June 2. But I really, really, really hope they're right...

[Ryan]

ffannel: FUNNY DH and I had our class too this weekend.. you do not live in NY do you??? LOL :D (Wouldn't that be funny if we were in the same class and had no idea... )... :D

[IzzyJune2006]

Congrats and welcome to the new baby girl!!! This is so exciting. I've been keeping DH updated on the status of our June mommies. He's excited too.

Will someone else beat Niko's to the delivery room? :p

I'm in a good mood. I just had my work shower at lunch... it turned out not to be a presents shower but a money shower! They went the gift card/cash route. So we have a lot of shopping to do!!! I cannot believe how much they collected. There must be 30 names in that card. We all went out to lunch at Olive Garden and they had balloons and a paper flower necklace for me to wear. DH was able to join us which was so nice.

Suitcase I started packing a small duffel and quickly changed for the traveling suitcase (carry on type with wheels). It's full and I'm not done packing. So we'll likely have another bag.

[jbenny75]

Izzy That's great! Have fun shopping!!

I have some belly pics and nursery pics.

Here is my belly at 29 Weeks:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/jenniferlynn924/29Weeks.jpg

35 Weeks:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/jenniferlynn924/35Weeks3.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/jenniferlynn924/35Weeks2.jpg

[jbenny75]

Nursery:

Crib (the baby's name will be in letters over the crib):
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/jenniferlynn924/PICT0027.jpg

Glider and ottoman:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/jenniferlynn924/PICT0031.jpg

Dresser/changing table:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/jenniferlynn924/PICT0030.jpg

[jay&erinn]

Hospital Bag: What's that:o ????? It's right up there with choosing a name, neither of which we have even begun to do. I think I'm in denial since this baby will not come before the middle of June- he/she is not allowed:rolleyes:

Hiccups: About 4-5 times a day. They drive me CRAZY!!!! As a matter of fact, the baby has them right now. Mia also had them a lot, and then had them a lot as an infant. As a matter of fact, she still gets them a few times a week. Maybe just some babies are more prone to them.

Humidifiers: We have a cool midst one that works really well when we need it- mainly if Mia has a cold. Mia's room is really pretty large and since she sleeps with the door closed, the windows usually have condensation on them when it's been on all night.

Nothing else to report- I have an OB appt tomorrow. I'm hoping to get a few questions answered, so I hope I have a doc I like.

[kmmommy]

Congrats excitedbride and welcome Savannah Rose! What a beautiful name! Hope she's healthy and on her way home soon.

Good luck Nikos!

I missed a ton just being gone yesterday and today so no time for other SOs or QOTD.

My appointment was a total bust. We talked to the perinatologist and a neonatologist but have no more idea what's going on now than we did yesterday. I'm pretty pissed as it's getting expensive to drive down there for no damn reason. Basically, they're saying I can deliver here - which is true but if there's heart complications our hospital/doctors are not able to do heart surgery and she'd need to be transported by helicopter. They will not even talk induction until 39 weeks which is stupid since K was born before that on his own. I will be seeing my regular OB doctor on Wed. and she will do an internal and the Group B strep test. Hopefully I'll get some answers soon.

[jbenny75]

nikosmommy Wow..another baby is close!! Good luck!

kaedensmommy Sorry you're having to deal with all of this....:(

[Mystikal]

Excited CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Welcome to the world, Savannah!!! :D I hope her platelet levels increase and she comes home soon!
Nikos yowza! Crazy, crazy! Good luck!
JBenny love the belly shots and the nursery pictures! Everything looks great!
Kaeden's I'm so sorry you didn't get any answers. :( I hope they are able to tell you something soon. ((HUGS))

I'm sure I missed people, so I'm sorry!

Nothing major going on here. I had some AF-like cramping yesterday while DH and I were shopping. It was continuous and occasionally would get stronger, but it went away. I'll probably mention it to my OB at my appt on Wednesday.

Other than that, sugar levels have been decent. Hopefully the dietician will be happy with them tomorrow morning and won't see any reason to put me on insulin. Keep your fingers crossed.

Crazy to think tomorrow I'll be 34 weeks. Wow!! :eek: I feel like I popped over the weekend!

[Niko&Troi]

Hello again :)

Kaeden's I'm sorry this is all happening. Hopefully your regular OB can help you with them.

jbenny I wanted a 2 tone room but Brian didn't want to hassle the double painting :/ The room looks great though. Cute belly shots.

Izzy Yeah on the $$ shower. Have fun spending.

ds I know you don't want induction, but if it's best for the baby, then you'll be ok with it.

Hello to the others I missed

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Quick Update: The girl didn't call to "catch up" or discuss furniture. Anyone surprised :rolleyes: We'll see what tomorrow brings.

Brian went to IKEA after work and got the dresser.
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/47851_PE144300_S4.jpg
I didn't think he'd put it together until tomorrow night, but I went grocery shopping and when I got home, he was started on it :D All it needs is the drawers now, which I'll start tonight and put in tomorrow. It matches our existing furniture really well and was only $60 :)

I did get some stuff done, but not the major stuff :rolleyes: I'm really slacking but have no energy either.

Well I'm off to bed. Have a good night everyone.

[jbenny75]

Quick Update: The girl didn't call to "catch up" or discuss furniture. Anyone surprised We'll see what tomorrow brings

I can't believe she is doing this to you. I can't think of a worse thing you could do than leave a woman about to give birth hanging with no furniture. If she didn't want to or couldn't give you the furniture, she should just have the cajones to tell you and not keep on leading you on. I want to go find her and tell her where to go for you.:mad:

[Niko&Troi]

I want to go find her and tell her where to go for you
We can't tell her that cause I may need her to watch Nikolas if I go into labor before FIL can get here on Friday. However, if I do have the baby, w/no crib, I can make her feel guilty about it afterwards. The hormones will be raging and I'll be hysterical.

[jbenny75]

I forgot about that. We'll tell her later.;)

[excitedbride]

Thank you everyone for your warm wishes! It is so nice to hear all of the complilments on her name!:D

I was really hoping to go full term with this baby. Never did I imagine having her a day after her brother's birthday!

Her platlet levels are going up! But she was having trouble eating last night so they were feeding her through a tube. It isn't a permanent one, they put it in when they feed her then take it out. I was there for quite a bit today and got to Kangeroo snuggle with her. Skin to skin, it was heaven! She is jaundice so she is now under the lights. We called tonight to see how she is doing and she drank from a bottle like she was before. So that is great news!

Nikos Wow, you are getting so close!

[connorsmommy]

Hey, Hey, NIKOS....

First baby is here... so....
who was the dream about?!!! :D

[connorsmommy]

Excited -- that all sounds like encouraging news about little Savannah....
the jaundice is soooo common, even with Fullterm babies... and other than that, she sounds like a regular ole' 35 weeker! :)

here's to hoping she comes home soon!!! :)

[Baby Lust]

Connors, The dream was posted on the previous page. It was Mrs Brownie, which totally could have happened!

Excited, So glad to hear things are going better! I can't wait to see pictures!! :D

[connorsmommy]

BABY LUST
Thanks for pointint that out! somehow I must have missed her post when she said that... :)

[simplicity]

Excited: CONGRATULATIONS! What a pretty name! I'm glad to hear that Savannah is doing better. BTW, Happy
2nd B-day to your DS! You may remember that our sons share the same
B-day! It's neat how your DD was born exactly 2 years and 1 day later. May will be a busy month for you!

I've had a lot of contractions, some swelling(but not as bad as I did with my first pregnancy), and horrible pregnancy insomnia. I'm trying to get all my work done but it's hard to do when I'm so uncomfortable! Even though my doc tells me that I am measuring "on time," mark my words that this baby is coming SOON. My due date is around 6/10 but I think he's coming in the next two weeks at the latest. Eeek! I'm so unprepared!

Still no word on the job. If my boss doesn't say anything to me by Wednesday, I'm going to ask him about it.

Okay I'm going to try to get some sleep finally. Hope all the mommas are feeling well!

[MrsBrownie]

Good morning!

I came in last night and did a HUGE reply to everyone and an update and just as I was hitting reply...our power went out due to a bad storm. UGH...so frustrating.

So, I'm not going to get to the replies yet, but will do them later.

Excited ~ Congrats on our first JUNE BABY and very warm welcome to little SAVANNAH. What a beautiful name.

Nikosmommy ~ I had a feeling I was the one you thought would go first (although I admit I kind of thought I would go first too) but I think we may be seeing a baby soon!

Had an awful night last night and am just preparing to go back to bed (DH just left for work...anyone feel guilty when DH leaves and they are still in bed?) Anyways, I ended up getting up halfway through the night and sleeping on the couch because my snoring was keeping DH awake. I didn't think I was snoring, but he tossed and turned and when he finally fell asleep, I left. I felt it was only fair, as he is the one having to work these days and I can sleep all day if I want.

I have a midwife appointment today, which I changed from Thursday. I'm a little concerned with the swelling in my feet...it's awful. I figured out what they look like (not quite like Flintstone feet) they look just like HOBBIT FEET from Lord of the Rings (anyone know what I'm talking about.) But the swelling is so bad the last few nights that the skin is stretching tight and my left one is actually going numb (like pins and needles.) So that and the blood pressure that was back up (142/90 and 140/88) and it may be possible that they will induce me...as discussed a few weeks ago when they high BP started.

That and I kind of wonder if my own body is getting ready to start naturally. I started having some period like cramping last night (while on the couch) and my *TMI* my bowels have been very loose the last three days. I'm getting some contractions, but really don't know if they are BH or real ones. So we will see what they say today.

Good thing is, I'm 38 weeks today and we are 'COMPLETELY' ready...at least physically (I still think DH is in a little denial that he could arrive any day) ready for him to come.

I'll report back once I get home from my appointment and will do my reponses then! Wish me luck!

[ds2003]

Jbenny – your belly and nursery pics look great.

Kaeden’smommy – sorry for the wasted trip. I hope you get some answers

Izzy – money showers are great.

Nikos – this friend of yours isn’t acting like much of a friend. She is discounting your concerns and feelings.

MrsBrownie – good luck at your appt.

[maryanne]

morning everyone!

[amurphy]

I only have a few minutes to spare--this week is going to be so busy. I think my boss just realized how quickly my due date is approaching and is piling on projects! Yuck.

I have no doubt that I have PUPP and not the "heat rash" my doc diagnosed last week. I have an appointment tomorrow night but I may call her later this morning and see if I can get in sooner. The itching is driving me nuts! I also had pretty strong BH contractions yesterday. I guess this is how my body is preparing me for birth--by making my pregnancy so uncomfortable that the thought of labor is no longer scary!

We also had our childbirth class this Saturday. It was a long day but I feel much more prepared now.

I'm sorry not to do SOs. I'm keeping all of you and your babies in my thoughts! :D