November 06 Mommies ~ The 3rd Trimester!!!

[ellidew]

Cute outfits ladies! mimieliza, where'd you get yours from? I love the owl and fall leaves!

kadee- Congrats on passing the premature labor date. I bet that IS an amazing feeling! I hope the rest of your pg goes smoothly and you never see bedrest for even a minute!

Belly Button- Nope, i'd be surprised if it ever does! I seriously have a deep belly button. Dh's is more shallow than mine is still! Instead of the belly popping out through shirts i have the belly button hollow space through shirts.

Weekend Plans- Our weekend plans consist mostly of working on the house. We need to paint and put up the trim in the nursery, finish the wall mural, put up the wallies, paint and put new shelving in the closet, buy and install a ceiling fan/light fixture, and hopefully go looking for a bookshelf and something to serve as a changing table. Dh has some family in from out of town so we are doing brunch with them on Sunday. We have baseball tickets on Saturday night. Other than that we are free to do what we want. Dh actually has a full 3 days off of work too so i'm looking forward to spending the time with him.

Oh, i almost forgot to mention... TODAY IS 30 WEEKS!

[nic]

I think we're on a roll this week ordering stuff. We ordered the

Graco Metropolitan Car Seat:http://www.babyage.com/icons/localhost/products/medium/M-8649mtr2.jpg

to match our Peg Perego P3 Stroller:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/albee-baby_1909_122529881

We still need a million other things but we're getting there. The babies room isn't even started yet. The room is filled with DH's crap and will probably stay that way for 2-3 more weeks. We live in an apartment anyway so we aren't doing too much to the room to begin with.

Also, I slept last night and I can not tell how how much better I feel today!

Back for replies in a bit.

[mimieliza]

ellidew - Thanks! I got it on Ebay, but it's a Gymboree outfit from last fall.

nic - We just spent last weekend cleaning all the crap out of the baby's room. It was scary how much junk we had in there.

Cannot believe I'll be 30 weeks on Friday. :eek:

Have I mentioned how much I love Craigslist? I got a Peg Perego P3 that's a year old for $75. Woo hoo! So far, CL finds include:
-Brand new BOB Revolution stroller
-9 Kissaluv newborn diapers and covers
-Ocean Wonders cradle swing
-Brand new fancy-schmancy Gymini for $20!
-Jumperoo

We don't have very many large items left to get - just the co-sleeper and the carseat, which we want to buy new. Oh, and a monitor.

[ellidew]

Go you mimieliza! Great finds! I haven't checked craigs list in my area, maybe i should!

Monitors- Do you need a monitor if your ground floor is only 950 sq. feet? We have our main level with the bedrooms and then we have about 500-600 sq feet finished in the basement. Do we really need a monitor? Miles crib is literally 5 steps from our bed in the next bedroom over. Just curious what you all think.

[Sare79]

We went for our hospital tour last night- it was quite informative, however, having been in the assessment area last week, I knew about the first 1/3 of the tour. We went through checking in, the assessment area, delivery rooms, post partum ward and all the practices that go along with it. Then we talked about all the things you should bring that aren't on the list the hospital gives you and the good places to park. The nurse showed us how to install a car seat in the car and little tips and tricks for brand new babies. I was surprised at how accommodating the hospital is. They have soaker tubs with jets, big showers, big cushy beds, dimmed lights, cd players, and the hospital nurses all practice relaxation massage and aromatherapy techniques to assist with labour. It really soothed a lot of my worries.

Following the theme of medical stuff….
I had my ultrasound at 12:30 and there was a problem with the equipment so I had to wait even longer. They wouldn't reveal any results so I have to wait until tomorrow morning. Then I popped across the street to the medical lab and had my GTT. The drink wasn't bad and the woman said drink it as fast as you can, so I guzzled it in a few sips. She laughed and then said it had to be drank within 10 minutes. Hee Hee.

So now I just wait for results.

[ellidew]

Lots of waiting Sare. I hope you find out all good results. Stupid medical equipment! lol. Your hospital tour sounds like it went great. Ours was wonderful too.

It's funny that you talk about the good parking spots... our hospital has free valet parking! As far as i'm concerned we're pulling up at the front doors and that's that. lol.

[Sinclair319]

There's a shirt on Cafepress.com that says:

http://images.cafepress.com/product/57329005v1_150x150_F.jpg

Yes, I'm pregnant. It's a boy. I'm due in November.

Can you tell I work in education and the teachers and students have come back and are surprised to see me like this!

I want it!!! ;)

[Esq.]

Sinclair- cute shirt! I think we should all wear one of those every day to avoid the questions.

Sare- sorry that you have to go through all of the waiting again.

mimieliza- great finds!

nic- cute stroller and car seat! glad you finally got some sleep.

kadee- congrats on passing your preterm dates! cute outfits!

bijouparvin - cute nursery!

Holiday Plans- my MOH is coming into to town for the weekend. We are also going to get to see another couple of friends who are in town as well. Other than that, we have nothing much planned.

Belly Button - Mine is flat. It never popped out.

Craving Ice - I eat ice all.day.long.

bikini waxes - I had laser hair removal, so I don't need to worry about shaving or waxing. I do have to trim up the hair that is still there though, and that is really difficult to do.

Coming Home Outfit - I bought several outfits a few months ago when I stumbled on a sale at Janie and Jack. I have not chosen one as a coming home outfit.

acid reflux update- I had a dr. appointment today. I asked if I could be given anything stronger for the acid reflux )I am currently taking 2 150 mg Zantac daily) and they told me no.

Honestly, it is really upsetting to me that other people have doctors who are willing to treat them, to help them feel better while I have to just suffer. The doctor literally said to me "only 9 more weeks". I barely sleep anymore, and forget sleeping in my own bed. I sleep on the couch, sitting up, every night. Last night I slept with a garbage pail next to the couch bc I woke up several times on the edge of vomiting. I have constant pressure in my throat, and a burning sensation at least every half an hour. I can't bend over or lay down. And she tells me "only 9 more weeks"?!?!?!

Sorry. I just had to vent about that.

[Sare79]

I failed the 1 hour GTT and have to go back for the 3 hour. I'm not too happy about this, but trying not to worry.

[Lilla]

coming home outfit This has been in the back of my mind. I have not bought anything yet. I think I'll wait to see what we get at our showers and go from there.

bikini waxes I've had them done before, but I always would take some ibuprofin before/after to help the pain. Now that I can't take that, I'm steering clear and doing my best to maintain things myself.

belly button Mine is still an innie, but it is starting to flatten out. I wonder if it will ever get totally flat. Like someone else here said - instead of the belly button bump you can see through a shirt, I have the belly button hole that you can see through a shirt. :)

weekend plans We have our first shower this weekend!! We are taking an extended weekend to fly up and visit my family and the shower will be Saturday. I can't wait!

[nic]

Krysten- I'm sorry to hear your doctor is so dismissive about your medical issues.

Sare79- Try not to stress too much about the test. I failed the 1 hour too. When do you do for the 3 hour test?

[ellidew]

Kyrsten, I'm so sorry that your doctor didn't offer any type of relief. It's pretty late in the game to change doctors. But, if you're planning to medicate during l&d are you concerned about your doctor okay'ing meds? I can totally relate to what you are going through, well not exactly. I'm still waiting for pre-approval of the Nexium my doctor prescribed and i'm miserable in the meantime. It totally sucks. Could you try a new medicine? Are pepcid and Zantac the same? Maybe try the pepcid... i've heard that some acid meds don't work for some people. Perhaps you can find relief with a different one. I hope you feel better and if it gets worse i'd call your doctor and INSIST that a prescription be written. It's your body and the risk you pose to you and your baby is your decision (imo). I still use the 'if the benefit outweighs the risk' saying. Do you have a pcp you can call and go over your ob's head? Being miserable for the next 9 weeks is no way to prepare for childbirth!

Sare- Sorry you didn't pass. Hopefully you will pass the 3 hour.

Lilla- Have fun at your shower!!! It's nice that you get to spend the long weekend with your family too. Enjoy it and have a great time. Can't wait to hear about it next week!!

[ellidew]

Holy cow!! I just realized that i'm down to single digit weeks. :eek:

Not much new on this end. Dh and i don't typically have a free night at home together until Thursdays with him playing in a sand volleyball league on Mondays, Childbirth classes on Tuesday and dinner with his parents on Wed. So, we're just going through our routine waiting for a break.

We only have ONE childbirth class left next Tuesday then i guess we're prepared ;) Actually, the last childbirth class was last night and next weeks class is child care. What to do when we get home, interacting with the baby, baths, etc... I'm looking forward to that!

I totally didn't want to get out of bed this morning. I managed to only get up like 4 times last night and only needed tums once. The acid will keep me awake but a few tums usually knocks it down enough that i can fall asleep.

This kid has started to beat me up from the inside out! He has been so active in the last 3-4 days that i swear he isn't taking a break to sleep! lol. I know this is normal and it doesn't usually bother me until much later in the day when things start to feel bruised. I guess he's running out of room in there!

To anyone worried about their parents when the baby arrives in regards to how things have changed in the last 20-30 years... see if your hospital offers a grandparents class. The class our hospital offers is supposed to 'bridge the communication gap between the generations' talk about new trends and safety and take a tour of the maternity floor (same as we did) I signed both dh's mom and dad and my mom up for the class. I'm not so much worried about my mom since she has 3 grandkids but i'm hoping that the grandparents class will address things like buying used stuffed animals and safety stuff at garage sales. My MIL is notorious for this kind of thing. The other thing i want a third party to reiterate is putting the child on their back to sleep and NOT feeding them table foods or anything but breastmilk/formula. I don't want our kid getting fingertips of cool whip or icing. I emailed both sets of parents at the same time about the class so they saw that they were both invited. I was surprised to see my mom had responded and wanted to go. She said she wanted to see how the maternity floor had changed in the last 24 years since she delivered there! I need to call her tonight and tell her why she got the same email as dh's parents and let her know she doesn't just have to go because i invited her to. I'm hoping this WILL help with the communication gap between the generations. Dh's mom has already discussed bringing out his metal stroller and using it! ACK!

[Sare79]

Our hospital has one of those classes too, and I am encouraging my mom and MIL to attend. My mom has a grandson already and knows some of the stuff, but I want MIL to hear what has changed since she had babies. I have had my jaw drop a few times over things she has said like having stuffed animals in the crib to keep her company, plenty of blankets over her will take the chill away, sleeping on the tummy, mushing up our veggies from dinner to give to her (MIL cooks with a ton of salt and butter). :eek:

[ellidew]

If you're having a boy... Have you decided for or against circumcision and how did you come to your decision? Dh and i can't decide. I've heard and read about both sides of the coin and both sides can argue a valuable point. Part of me says that our baby came out one way and to change him is just cruel. Also, the risk of possible infection and further complications makes me worry about it. I've heard that the chance of penile cancer goes up (a good point to circumcise) but then i heard it only increases by something like 1%. It sounds like a good reason unless you add the statistic in (which could be wrong but that's what we were told in class last night). I don't have any statistics on UTI's in uncirc'd males but i know the numbers go up. I'm just not sure the risks outweigh the benefits, does that make sense? Not to mention, what i saw last night in regards to cicumcising was absolutely awful. I'm torn. I plan to ask our pediatrician but i think the split is so 50/50 and that it's a crap shoot. Fwiw, i've read the threads on circumcising and i'm still split! Dh and i also think the argument that the child will/may look different than his peers is not a good one and we're still trying to figure out why the boys are looking at each other anyway. I asked dh flat out 'am i missing something or did you share how your penis looked with your classmates?' He laughed and said that he absolutely did not :)

ETA: I confused my stats on penile cancer with the UTI stat. I just pulled this off of the american academy of peiatrics website: (http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/marcircum.htm) It's from a release in 1999. I'm looking for more current information.

Urinary Tract Infections
Although studies show the relative risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the first year of life is higher for baby boys who are uncircumcised, the AAP policy concludes that their absolute risk of developing one is low ¾ at most approximately 1 percent. Research indicates that during the first year of life an uncircumcised male infant has at most about a 1 in 100 chance of developing a UTI, while a circumcised male has about a 1 in 1000 chance.

Penile Cancer
Studies conclude that the risk of an uncircumcised man developing penile cancer is more than three-fold that of a circumcised man. However, the AAP policy notes that in the United States only 9 to 10 cases of this rare disease are diagnosed per year per 1 million men, indicating that while the risk is higher for uncircumcised men, their overall risk is extremely low.

Complications
Research suggests that circumcision is generally a safe procedure. Complications occur in 1 in 200 to 1 in 500 circumcised newborn males and are most often minor; the two most common are mild bleeding and local infection.

This is a really hard decision for me and i may not be able to make a decision until we are presented with the question at the hospital. Dh is torn too.

[RubberSoul]

Sinclair- Great belly shots! You have rounded out quite a bit. I love the shirt you posted too! Now I want one.

Holiday Plans- I don't have anything planned right now. I would like to clean the carpets in the nursery, but there is still furniture in there that I need my Dad to move out. I hope to get him to move it this week sometime, but it isn't looking like that is going to happen. My crib and dresser are supposed to be here next week. I don't think he realizes he is holding up a hormonal pregnant woman from finishing her child's room - this could be a recipe for disaster :mad:.

Belly button- I don't think mine is going to pop out. I have the belly button hole that shows through shirts like other people have described.

mimieliza- I love the outfit you posted!

kadee- yay on passing the preterm labor dates!

ellidew- sounds like ya'll have a lot of stuff going on this weekend with just the work in the nursery! I don't think you would need a monitor. As of right now I don't plan on buying one. I figure in the beginning he isn't going to be very far from me most of the time and probably won't use it. Later on down the road I will probably get one when he naps in his crib and I am downstairs while he is upstairs.

nic- We bought the same carseat! I was very pleased that it matched our P3 stroller so well. I have the P3 in Anice.

kyrsten- I am sorry to hear that your Dr. is not willing to find a way to get you some relief. I agree that it is unacceptable for them to say only 9 more weeks! How hard did you press the issue with them? Sometimes I think Doctors are a little too conservative and you really have to beat into their brain that more needs to be done. The lack of sleep alone should be a major concern. I hope that you can get them to listen to you and can find something to help. Feel free to vent here all you want! We are here to offer support.

Lilla- have fun at your shower!

circumcision- After reading all the research and talking to the Pediatrician we have decided that we will not be doing the circumcision. At first DH said yeah he wanted to, but he hadn't read anything about it and had some misconceptions that it was cleaner. Our Pediatrician told us that there is a slight increase of UTI's, but that was not enough to recommend doing the procedure. A boy can be taught proper hygiene to help avoid this risk. I also watched a video of a circumcision and that made me even more against doing it. I just don't think it is necessary to put a baby through that if it just for cosmetic purposes. I figure if our son decides later in life that he wants to be circumcised he can make that choice - I don't feel I have the right to change his body, he should make that decision. With all that said I know that this is a very heated topic for some people. I do have strong feelings about it when it comes to my child, but I would never judge someone else's choice for their child. I just hope that everyone would make an informed decision.

[kadee_29]

Sinclair ~ I forgot to say great belly shots.

Kyrsten ~ I am so sorry your dr won’t give you anything stronger. I feel the same way about my ob. I hate how dismissive they can be about some things.

Sare ~ I am sorry about the GTT. Hopefully you pass the 3 hour with flying colors.

Lilla ~ Have fun at your shower.


Plans for the weekend ~ Nothing major here. I think we are going to work on cleaning up some of the house and getting it ready for the baby.

Belly button ~ Mine has never popped out. Like a few others here I have the hollow spot in my shirts.

Circumcision ~ DH and I talked about this with DS1. We were originally going to do it but after he was born he had breathing problems and my dr wanted to hold off on it. We never did it. He has never had any infections or problems at all. We decided with this one that we would leave him intact as well. It is a hard decision to make, just make sure you (general you) don’t let anyone influence your decision. It is something you and your husband need to decide.

[roberta]

circumsion DH and I haven't discussed this yet but he knows I am researching it and it is up for debate. I asked my sister (the med student) for some accurate, unbiased research. She sent me some medical links and journal articles. So if anyone wants to PM me with their email I can send you the info. There is a word doc and some pdfs.

belly button I had a very deep innie that was pierced. I removed the piercing at 5 months. I am glad I did because the area is streched out now. I still have a little 'lip' of an innie left, but I think it is going to even out and maybe pop.

bikini waxes I never was brave enough for a wax, but I do maintain. Unfotunately, the shower in our master bath is a stall and I just don't have enough room to manuver. So a couple times a week, I shower in the guest bath (regular tub) to do my maintenance.

weekend plans We are driving to Ohio for our showers and to see our families. A dinner at MIL 's on Friday, one shower on Saturday at FIL's and one shower on Sunday at my Mom's. Should be a fun but busy weekend!

coming home outfit nothing yet, I am waiting to see what we get at the showers.

[CityGirl]

circumcision - I feel pretty strongly that we leave our baby intact. DH was totally on board (after I gave him some literature to read) but is now waivering. Good friends of ours who had decided not to circ just went through a UTI with their 5 week old son. The procedures he had to endure in diagnosing the UTI were pretty horrible. After going through that they decided to circ. I think DH is waivering becasue of this, and also he can't get over the fact that an intact penis requires more care and cleaning than a circ'ed one. He wants to know "How much care? Is just washing it in the shower enough, or will he need to clean it throughout the day? What about before sex?" etc.

Anyone with an intact DH (or just more knowledge than I) want to comment on the hygine factor?

[roberta]

My BIL-to-be (finacee of med student sister) is intact and I asked him a lot of questions. He was very open and answered honestly.
For an adolesent/adult male, they just need to clean it in the shower by pulling back the foreskin, washing, rinsing and putting the foreskin back. No other cleaning needed (ie- before sex, after urinating). Oh, he is also able to use condoms. (that was one of my questions)

[RubberSoul]

CityGirl- I am no expert, but I dated a guy that was not circ'd. I never had a conversation about it with him, but as far as I know he just washed up in the shower. It was just a matter of taking the extra step of pulling the foreskin back and washing the area. From everything I have read about babies you don't have to even worry about that because the foreskin will not retract for a couple of years anyway. I really don't think there is a lot of extra care involved - seems like less work than when I shave my legs! I think that women have a lot more to do when it comes to grooming than guys do :).

[Rancid13]

Got a lot to catch up on...

We got in from our 4-day Mammoth/Yosemite trip last night around 9:30, got to bed around 11pm after unpacking and cleaning up a bit. I’m in need a really good nights' sleep, that's for sure! Did a lot of hiking and sightseeing, but no fishing (we just watched, LOL!!). Got to relax with the family, eat some yummy home-cooked meals. Saw a bear, several deer, a herd of about 100 elk, ate wild blackberries picked right off the bushes (it's been years since I've done that!!), and overall had a blast!!

I did pretty well considering the altitude (8K ft in town at Mammoth Lakes, 11K at the summit of Mammoth Mountain~yes took the gondola up there yesterday) and I'm almost 27w along. There were some times where I was huffing and puffing during our many hiking excursions, but so was everyone else, LOL. :D

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How is everyone’s appetite? Some days I’m ravenous and can probably eat nonstop, other days I have to remind myself that it’s time for lunch or dinner even if I don’t feel hungry or much like eating. It’s really odd. I do snack in between meals, usually a piece of fruit, yogurt, cheese or fig newtons (I try to mix it up to keep myself interested).

Rubbersoul~ The nursery is looking great! The wallies are adorable, are those the ocean critters ones??

Ellidew~ How funny that the baby wouldn’t stay still so the nurse could get the heartbeat! My little one has always been very still at obgyn and u/s appts thus far, with minimal movement. And congrats on the weight gain. I feel like I gain 5lbs every time I think about food! That stinks about the heartburn issue, I don’t think I’ve ever had it but I hope I don’t get it. What’s the deal with the insurance co?? Geez, hopefully that will get worked out so they can stop bothering you about every tiny thing! Those Thanksgiving outfits are too cute, I love the colors!! I don’t know anything about buying baby clothes either, I haven’t bought anything yet and am scared to. So far a few friends and my mom have been buying stuff.

Nic~ Cute crib!! Sorry to hear about all the uncomfortableness…I’m a few weeks behind you but am currently dealing with it too. I hate feeling achy and uncomfortable all the time. I’m sure DH is getting tired of me asking him for a back/neck/foot/leg/belly rub constantly. Love the stroller/car seat set! That’s the stroller I want to get, same color and everything. Very simple and clean design.

The babies room isn't even started yet. The room is filled with DH's crap and will probably stay that way for 2-3 more weeks.

You took the words right out of my mouth! Except it will take my DH more like 2-3 months to clean out all his crap.

Katnbug~ Glad to hear you had a nice little vacation, spending time at a lake house sounds so relaxing!! :cool:

Has anyone else bought their coming home outfit? Nope. I’m scared to buy baby clothes because I know nothing about them. Perhaps in the coming months I’ll get over my anxiety and buy something already. Until then, I’m letting my friends and family buy little outfits to their hearts content (which they’ve done).

Are you getting kicked/punched in the cervix? I don’t think so…I feel all sorts of movements all over the place in there, but so far nothing painful. I get little pains/cramps every now and then but I don’t know if they’re from baby moving around in there, digestion issues, or just random pains from nothing in particular. They’re very few and far between though so it’s hard to tell where they originate before they’re gone again.


Anyone besides me get regular bikini waxes? No, I’ve actually never had one. I used to wax myself many years back but have stuck with trimming (with some once weekly bikini line shaving) for the last few years.

Bijouparvin~ The nursery looks so cute!! I’m loving the wall color A LOT. Adorable changing table and super cute growth chart!! It looks like everything is really coming together and looking really good so far!! (Including you, with your cutesy belly shot!)

Lydia~ Funny that you’re craving ice these days, not ice cream. At the very least the ice isn’t a high-calorie snack, LOL!! So crunch away!


I'm craving Pumpkin Pie and Apple Cider and Caramel Apples and Chili. Ooh, and cornbread!

Don’t take this the wrong way, but you suck!! Now I’m craving all those things and I don’t even like pumpkin pie or apple cider!! :p

I just want to say... If i was having a girl i would HAVE to have this. It's so cute!

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000FTI4X6.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_V66727911_.jpg

It's a boppy tummy time play pad. I couldn't find a boy themed one.

Ok, that is just plain adorable!! I saw on the back of a pg magazine (I think it was FitPregnancy?) an advertisement for an activity mat with palm trees, monkey, and tummy pillow. It was very cute, I’ll see if I can find it because I want to get it.

Sinclair~ Cute belly shots! You’re looking fantastic!!

Holiday plans~ None yet. I just realized today that Monday is a holiday (doh!). I’ll see if my family is planning anything (bbq, beach, etc) as hubby has to work that day. At the very least I’ll get in some nice relaxing.

Mimieliza~ Cute coming home outfit! I love the little owl with the big eyes!

Belly button~ Not yet, but I expect it to pop out sometime in the next month or so depending on how quickly my belly continues to grow. I had a very deep-set bb to begin with, but over the last few months it’s been getting shallower and shallower. It’s still very much an innie, but not as much as it once was.

Then I popped across the street to the medical lab and had my GTT. The drink wasn't bad and the woman said drink it as fast as you can, so I guzzled it in a few sips. She laughed and then said it had to be drank within 10 minutes. Hee Hee.

The same exact thing happened to me! I drank it in under 10 seconds b/c she said to drink it quickly. She laughed when I guzzled it down and said she meant it had to be drunk in 10 minutes max. LOL Your hospital sounds to die for!! I thought ours was posh, being in Newport Beach with harbor views in some of the rooms, valet parking, and a coffee shop & various eateries throughout, LOL!! I want a relaxation massage from my nurse and a big soaker tub!! Lucky! I just caught up to your post that said you didn’t pass the 1-hr GTT, I’m sorry to hear that and now have to take the 3-hr.

There's a shirt on Cafepress.com that says:

http://images.cafepress.com/product/57329005v1_150x150_F.jpg

Yes, I'm pregnant. It's a boy. I'm due in November.


Very cute! I love it!!!! :D

Circumcision~ We’re 100% sure we’re having our little one circumcised shortly after birth (that’s when they normally do it, right?). It’s really a non-issue for us…DH said that he wanted our boy to be circumcised and I went along with it because it sounds good to me. I don’t think it’s cruel at all, nor does DH. DH did mention that in jr high and high school some of the uncircumcised boys were teased by others in the locker room and he didn’t want our little guy going through any similar situation, no matter how wrong it is for kids to make fun of other kids like that. I don’t know of anyone (family, friends, etc) who didn’t circumcise their baby boy(s), it seems to be pretty much the norm around here from what I gather, and not for any religious reasons either.

[katnbug]

circumcision- We also had our DS circ'd the day after he was born, while we were still in the hospital. Like Rancid, I didn't over-think it. It is pretty much the norm amongst people/friends/family that we know... at least the one's close enough to disclose this info! ;) DH was on board, and so was I. DS experienced no visual ill-effects from the procedure & it healed very quickly.
I think the decision to do it or not is a matter of personal preference. I think I read recently that more people are deciding not to circ. But I definitely don't think it's emotionally scarring or anything like that. And I don't consider my son "not" intact. He's perfectly whole in my book! :D

[kadee_29]

From everything I have read about babies you don't have to even worry about that because the foreskin will not retract for a couple of years anyway. Normally this is correct. DS1 has what I guess is called a "natural circumcision". I was able to pull his back from day one.

I do want to say here (and yes I know how stupid this is going to sound) but after you have the baby and are comfortable doing so, think about having a nurse come in and show you how to clean up the genital area. It doesn't matter if its a boy or girl. I was so afraid with both of my kids and had no idea how to clean the area that I found out I wasn't doing it right. Not a huge deal but something their dr mentioned at one of the first appts. She couldn't believe that none of the nurses came in to show me how to take care of them. Actually with DD after I had her that was it. The nurses rarely came in to do anything. DS spent time in the special care nursery so that might've had something to do with it but still.

[katnbug]

kadee- That's great advice. We didn't get any instruction at the hospital, but our pediatrician made sure we were doing it correctly at our first visit. It may sound strange, but now that I'm used to cleaning DS down there I'm a little afraid of having to clean a girl!! I shouldn't be because I obviously know the parts - but it's not the same as a grown up. When I change my neice's diaper I'm always freaking out that I won't do it properly. Strange...
I'm definitely going to talk to the nurses at the hospital after Hilary is born - just to make sure. :)

[ellidew]

kadee- Phew... thanks for reassuring me that it's okay to ask how to do it properly. Dh and i talked abou this the other night and he has NEVER changed a diaper and i've never changed a boy! I'm definitely going to need some instruction!


Rancid- Finally, the approved the Nexium. I had a message on the machine last night that stated my prescription was ready for pickup. (so i assume that means it was approved!) Here's hoping, i'm going to go pick it up in a little while.

[Rancid13]

Rancid- Finally, the approved the Nexium. I had a message on the machine last night that stated my prescription was ready for pickup. (so i assume that means it was approved!) Here's hoping, i'm going to go pick it up in a little while.

Yay!!! That's great news! :D

[lilo]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I've been reading along when I can. I'm behind on individual SO's as usual so I'm not even going to attempt it right now.

All the completed nurseries look adorable! We are still working on ours although we're not painting the room so it shouldn't take too long. This weekend we're going to look at more baby furniture so we'll see how it goes.

Not much new going on with me. I finally took the 1-hour glucose test this week so hopefully I'll pass that. It took me a while to drink it since I'm not use to sugary drinks but it wasn't as bad as I thought.

A few of my girlfriends have had their babies so it's making everything much more real and exciting. I have 3 more friends who deliver before me.

And I must say that I am super happy to finally be in the third trimester with the end in sight. I haven't had a difficult pregnancy but it hasn't been all roses either. I am really looking forward to NOT being pregnant and all the lovely symptoms that come along with it, including being tired all the time, indigestion, having a restricted diet, etc. I know some women really love being pregnant but I am definitely not one of them.

QOTDs:

circumsion: I am 99% sure we're going to do this. I've known men who have and haven't been circumsized and personally I think it's a matter of preference. If my DH felt strongly against it (which he doesn't), I would probably be fine with not doing it.

belly button: Mine has been pretty shallow for a few weeks now and seems to be on the verge of popping out.

bikini waxes: Pre-pregnancy, I got them on a monthly basis. The last one I got was probably around 20 weeks and it didn't hurt. Now that I've heard how much it's hurting everyone at this point, I think I'll skip it for now (thank god summer and bathing suit season is over!) and just do maintenance on my own. The less pain I have to deal with right now, the better. :D

weekend plans: My parents own a weekend house at the beach so we are heading up there for a long, relaxing weekend. I'm looking forward to sleeping in and doing some more 'baby preparation' reading.

coming home outfit: I've already bought a few really cute outfits but I'm not sure which one he'll fit into and will wear coming home from the hospital. Since I overpack myself, I'm sure I'll pack more than enough outfits to choose from while we're at the hospital.

[scarlett74]

How is everyone’s appetite? Some days I’m ravenous and can probably eat nonstop, other days I have to remind myself that it’s time for lunch or dinner even if I don’t feel hungry or much like eating.
Exactly like you, Rancid! But the baby also starts kicking when it's meal time to remember his mommy to eat... ;)

Coming home outfit, for the moment I've just bought something with summer sales, but I need a heavier outfit. In november is usually very cold here.

circumcision, I think we'll do it, not far from the birth. My hubby has to do it when he was 27 for a medical problem and it was very painful... in the morning... :rolleyes: (sorry, maybe TMI) So it's better doing it while the baby is little.

[roberta]

Had my check-up today- everything is normal. She actually said my weight is good! :rolleyes: makes me feel better. I had my 1 hour GGT. I had lemon-lime and it was bright green! It looked worse than it tasted. The office had me schedule all of my upcoming appointments through November 16th. I am now going every other week until the end of October. I have another ultrasound scheduled to check the placenta location (move freakin' plactena, move!) But I need to reschedule it due to DH's work schedule. I am also hoping to have it when my MIL is in town, but her travel dates are up in the air. After I straighten it all out and reschedule, I will post the US date.

My next midwife appointment is 9/14.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend and the American mommas enjoy their holiday! Fall is almost here!

[ellidew]

It's been quiet around here this week. I hope everyone is doing well.

Nothing new or exciting to report here. Our weekend is going to be jam packed with house stuff in a last ditch effort to get most things in order before our baby shower in 3 weeks. Every other weekend this month is already booked with one thing or another.

Last night i asked dh 'is there anything you want to do before the baby comes'? I can't think of anything that i want to do before the baby comes but i wanted to make sure that if there is something he wants to do as just a couple that we better plan it now since Sept is already full and i know at least a couple of weekend days are booked in Oct already... not to mention i'm guessing i'll be uncomfortably pg and still trying to get things in order before his arrival. I guess I would like to go out on a date before he comes. Just dh and me on a date. :) Anyone else plan any before baby arrives activities?

[katnbug]

ellidew (and all other 1st timers)- Definitely go out on a date! Go out on 10 dates! You don't realize how much you will miss your one-on-one time until it's hard to come by.

[nic]

9 more weeks to go!!!

I can't believe it, I really think our pregnancies have gone by really fast.

We recieved the infant car seat last night. For anyone looking to purchase one, I recommend www.babyage.com, it only took 2 days to get to me and they have good prices.

Our crib came in too, we just ordered it on Sunday so not to bad.

ellidew, I agree, go on dates. DH and I are trying to go on one once a week for here.

What's everyone doibg over the long weekend?
We don't have much planned, I guess we'll play it by ear.

[Sinclair319]

Doc appt update-I had my appointment yesterday afternoon.

Position-he's already head down--she could tell by feeling externally. She said he could still switch, but it's unlikely.

Weight gain-I've gained 15 pounds so far so that's good

Sizethe med student with her measured me at 29 cm. I'll be 31w on Sunday. I asked her about this and she said as long as it's within 2 cm that's normal. All my previous measurements have been right on. Thankfully we have another u/s on the 13th--I can't wait to see my little guy again!

DH and I are headed to Cleveland this weekend (about 8 1/2 hours) to see family. I'm hoping the car ride will be sorta like a date. We've both been so busy lately that we haven't had much time together. Have a great weekend!

[ellidew]

We've both been so busy lately that we haven't had much time together.

Us either! Last night was the first night in weeks (like 6) that we've gone home after work and didn't have anything to do. I even made potato pancakes and fried apples for dinner then we ate it together in our dining room. Then settled in and caught up on 3-4 episodes of big brother. We were so far behind but we are caught up to last nights episode now. I guess we'll watch that sometime this weekend. I even told dh how nice it was to come home and be able to spend the evening with him even though all we did was make dinner and sit on the couch!

We have a FULL three days together this weekend starting when dh gets off early (4:30 instead of 6:00). He doesn't even have to work saturday morning! I'm looking forward to it so much!

Sinclair- Have a great trip to Cleveland and have a great date!!!

[Rancid13]

Anyone else plan any before baby arrives activities? Not that I can think of...the one thing we wanted to do happened last weekend when we went on vacation with my family to Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite. I know DH wanted to go to Hawaii too, but I've already used up all my vacation days with 2 weeklong snowboarding trips to Mammoth early in the year, then used up 2 sick days (no pay) for our extended weekend away last weekend, so I couldn't go even if I wanted to.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/halfdomesunest.jpg
Half Dome at sunset on Monday...it was such a fantastic trip, I haven't done that much hiking since the last time we went to Yosemite 4 years ago! DH got better pics than me with his spiffy new camera but doesn't have them all downloaded yet. :)

What's everyone doing over the long weekend? Nothing that I can think of. DH works all weekend, but I think he has Monday off (he usually has Sundays off but has been switched to working at another store with different days off than usual), which should be nice b/c normally he doesn't have Mon holidays off. I think I'll relax Saturday, maybe go out to a movie and possibly hang with the family on Sunday depending on what they're doing.

9 more weeks to go!!!

I can't believe it, I really think our pregnancies have gone by really fast.


It's a bit more than 9 weeks for me (more like 13, but still!), but I also think our pregnancies have flown by. I can't believe I'm in the 3rd trimester already. Where did 2006 go?? It's September already?! My shower is in 2 weeks, I can't wait! :D

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!

[Sare79]

Yesterday's GTT went okay, so now I just have to wait to hear if I failed the 3 hour or not. I really don't want to wait over the long weekend.
DH and I are trying to spend lots of time together although it does take a backburner right now because he has been on a deadline for an article he's writing and they keep sending it back with edits (He does some freelance work on the side).We have our shower next weekend with our friends and then start our prenatal classes on that Monday (11th).

Time flying: When I realize that it's September, the year does seem to have sped by. This time last year, I was gearing up for my wedding and going slightly insane since I had to fire my florist and find a new one at this point. Who would have thought I'd be a couple of months away from having a baby? Well, truthfully, I had hoped to get pregnant right away, so I would have already had a baby, but it does seem fast thinking about it now.

Weekend: We're going to some friends' for a barbecue on Saturday night but because DH works weekends we will only have Monday off together. But that's fine with me. we might actually get to hang out for an entire day.

Weight: I'm up 7 pounds right now. Hoping that I can keep it under 15 for the whole pregnancy. *crosses fingers*

Size: I was measured at 27 cm on Wednesday and I was 28 weeks 1 day at that point. What's the average for this?

[CityGirl]

to do before baby comes - Yes! We are going on one last vacation next week. Even though DH has a broken wrist, at least we'll be able to just relax before baby comes. I also made us reservations at the fanciest restaurant in town to celebrate our anniversary in October. I figure we might as well splurge now while I'm a voracious eater. :p

position - baby was hanging out transverse for a long time, but is now sitting head up like a little buddah. My midwife pointed out that the hard thing I feel up high in my tummy is the head, made obvious by putting her fingers on both sides of the lump and moving it back and forth. I guess a little bottom wouldn't move like that. I'm trying to do more upright sitting, and pelvic tilts to help him get into a better position. I know its too early to be worried, but its better to get in the habit now. Also, while we're on vacation I plan to swim a lot belly down and dig myself a hole in the sand to lay belly down. Those things are both supposed to help.

weekend plans - DH and I are both working Saturday and Sunday. We will take Monday to relax big time. Things are going to be a little strange around here as the Bay Bridge is going to be closed all weekend. Yikes!

[nic]

Size- I'm not sure what the "normal" range is, I've always measured right on target at my appointments.

CityGirl, I'm pretty sure this baby is in the position. I can feel the hard heard up top as well and I thin he must have a hand or elbow jabbed unto the right side of my ribs. So pelvic tilts and lying on my stomach should help him flip?

[Sinclair319]

size-My doc said yesterday that as long as it's within 2 cm it's considered normal.

position-I often feel a hard lump up high, but I'm guessing it must be his little butt! :) I can't wait to see him on the u/s--only 12 more days!!!

[RubberSoul]

Time together before baby comes- Well, since he works in Canada 20 days a month when he is home we spend every moment together. Usually in a mad dash getting things done that I can't do while he is away. Since I work full-time our time spent on things that have to get done while he is home is on the one weekend we usually get together before he leaves again. I can't take any time off of work since I need to save every possible paid day off for maternity leave. I do have STD for 6 weeks of that time, but I am taking 12 weeks off. Hopefully he will get the job with GE that we were pondering for a while and that will allow us to take some weekend trips before the baby gets here.

Sare- I think the books say that the cm measurement usually correlates with how many weeks you are. However, like someone else mentioned there is usually a 2cm give either way before there is concern.

position- I have no idea what position my little guy is in. I think he flips around a lot. One day I will be getting kicked in the cervix and the next I will be getting kicked in the ribs.

weekend plans- I think my brother is coming for a visit, so it will be fun seeing him. He hasn't seen me since I got pregnant and he has been asking if I am as big as a house :rolleyes:. No matter how old we get he still has to find a way to pick on me - I guess old habits die hard...

[Rancid13]

Size~ I heard that so called "normal" measurements are approx 1cm per week of pregnancy (ie: if you're 29w along, typically 29cm is a 'normal' measurement, but I think it can vary a few cm's in either direction). I've measured normal thus far...

Position~ I have no idea what position this guy is in either. Sometimes I feel what might be a head just below my ribcage, but for all I know it could actually be a baby butt that I'm feeling. :p

[neenbean]

I apologize for not posting more often, but we have been incredibly busy! I do read along but have not been posting much here or in my LJ. We just got back from a week at Disney. DD (17.5 months) loved everything and DH and I really had a wonderful time just being a family. He has been traveling a LOT for work and I have been gone 6 weeks this summer with DD. Sometimes DH is able to join us. Anyway, the following is a x-post from my LJ:

Had another OB appointment today and realized I really like BOTH the doctors I have met so far in my new practice. She was super cordial but professional and I was glad to have her a second visit. So far, my overall weight gain is actually 12lbs. I am thrilled as I had plenty of extra weight before I got pregnant again, so I am thrilled to be where I am- despite not liking the actual number. Beggers can't be choosy. ;) I also am measuring TWO WEEKS ahead! I am not too surprised because DD measured ahead from early on as well. I also did the Glucose test and will hopefully get the results next week. My next appointment is 9/15. :D

We scheduled my repeat c-section for Monday, 11/20. I am so excited because my mom is now able to come and watch DD!!!! This is a huge surprise and actually quite shocking! (for those that don't know about my mom, she tends to not make visiting us a priority). Anyway, so my friend will watch DD the day of the surgery, then mom arrives that night and will stay until Saturday. We will have Thanksgiving dinner together whatever day I get out of the hospital and DD will have someone she loves staying with her at home and DH can come back and forth from home to the hospital as much as I need him. :D

This weekend we are going to the Catskills to visit my uncle and aunt and also my sister. She has a wedding to attend nearby, so it works out perfectly. :)

[CityGirl]

nic - From what I've read the basic idea is to make your belly into a hammock for the baby. His/her back is the heaviest part of their body so gravity will place their back in the lowest area of your body. For most of us who spend a lot of time sitting in a chair, or reclining on a couch in the evening, this means our back is the lowest part. So if we spend more time forward leaning, then our bellies will be the lowest part.

[Sinclair319]

Forgot to add--I scheduled the rest of my appointments this pregnancy!! It's so weird to think that we're getting that close that they'd schedule the rest of them. I can't wait for my u/s on the 13th!

[mimieliza]

Time together before baby - I guess out last bash will be DH's birthday at the end of Sept. We have tickets to see Medeski Martin and Wood (a band he really likes) in Portland.

I'm feeling guilty for not planning a huge party for him - he's turning 30, and prior to pregnancy, there had been talk of planning a Vegas trip. Now, all he gets is a jazz concert with his 34-week (by then) pregnant wife.

Position - She was head up, according to the OB, at my last appt, and I think she still is. I can feel her hard little head just below my ribcage (and often pressing into my ribcage - ouch!) and feel tap-dancing little feet way down low.

Weight - I'm up 17 lbs. I think that's okay. That gives me 13 lbs. to gain in the next 10 weeks, to stay under 30 lbs. weight gain. My appetite has been poor lately - I always have an upset stomach. Nothing too bad, but I just don't feel like eating. Yesterday, it was 6:00 before I realized that all I had had was a bowl of cereal and a chocolate chip cookie all day. It's like I don't get hungry - I just feel kind of blah. But when I do sit down to eat, I pack it away - I had two giant pieces of pizza, a huge plate of salad, and a root beer for dinner. Then I had that way over-stuffed feeling. I think she's up really high and is taking up room normally reserved for my stomach.

[kadee_29]

I had my checkup today and everything looks great. I asked about the baby being head down and she said at this point it doesn't really matter because they can still turn for a few more weeks. I *think* that he's head down but I have no idea. I happened to look while she was measuring me today and I am measuring ahead but I did that with DS1 so it doesn't shock me. It can go a few cm's either way. And remember that once the head engages shortly before delivery you will measure smaller because the head is below the bone. I can't believe in a few more weeks we will be discussing heads engaging and exams to check for dialation!!! :eek: It definitely seems like time is flying lately.

Also while I am thinking about it, what do you all think of the buddy system once we start going into labor?? I can sort out buddies based on due date so we can make phone calls once the excitement starts and babies arrive. Not everyone has to do it and I am sure that more than a few of us have IRL friends that can/will post but if anyone is interested PM me and I can have the list all put together before the first of October since I am sure a few babies will make early arrivals. ;)

[Toonces]

Hey everyone. We just got back from vacation and boy does this thread move quickly! I have a ton of email to catch up on, but wanted to drop by.

I have an off schedule OB appt tomorrow (Sat.) morning. Tuesday afternoon I got this horrible sharp pain in my upper right abdomen. DH and I think we figured out what it was... we stayed at a waterpark hotel on our vacation and Tuesday morning I hopped into (or tried to) a tube to go down the lazy river. I must have pulled my stomach hernia in a weird way. I called my OB's office on Thurs. b/c the pain was pretty bad, so I'm going in tomorrow. So far it hasn't hurt today, which is weird. I guess I'll find out for sure if I ripped the hernia tomorrow. Fun, fun, fun! I'm not too terribly worried b/c the baby has been kicking and I'm not bleeding or anything like that.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend! Off to unpack and do laundry - yuck!!

[katnbug]

I'm feeling guilty for not planning a huge party for him - he's turning 30, and prior to pregnancy, there had been talk of planning a Vegas trip. Now, all he gets is a jazz concert with his 34-week (by then) pregnant wife.


I know how you feel. My DH turned 30 a month after our DS was born. All he got was a cake and some beer at the neighborhood Halloween party. :( Of course, he said he didn't mind not having a party, but I still felt bad. All of his friends had huge parties for their 30th.
Maybe you can plan a surprise party for his 31st next year! He'll never see that one coming :) !

Catgirl- That's not a fun way to spend your vacation. I hope you still managed to enjoy yourselves! Hopefully the hernia will heal quickly (if that's what it is).
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A friend of mine who was due on Sept. 4th had her baby on Wednesday! She was induced because the baby was getting pretty big. She came out at 9lb 1oz. which isn't too bad. Her induction went really smooth though... Only 6 hours from beginning to birth & only 20 minutes of pushing. (This is her 3rd child, but her first one in 17 years!!! )

I hit a sale at Carson's (Bergners to many of you) yesterday, and got a ton of things for Hilary. A bunch of stretchy pants and a few 3 month outfits.. and a Halloween onesie that says "Got Candy?". Then a made a killing on some Ralph Lauren items that were 80% off of already clearance prices. They are all 9month or 12 month for next summer/fall, but I couldn't pass it up. One outfit was originally $65.00 and I got it for $9.50 :eek: ! Buying girl clothes is going to be fun!!!!!

[Rancid13]

I'm feeling guilty for not planning a huge party for him - he's turning 30, and prior to pregnancy, there had been talk of planning a Vegas trip. Now, all he gets is a jazz concert with his 34-week (by then) pregnant wife.


Don't feel guilty at all! You're pregnant and also giving DH one of the best gifts one can possibly give another person (at least that's what my DH tells me)!! :D My DH turned 30 last year and we went to Hawaii to vacation and to visit his parents who had just moved there. If he was turning 30 this year (his bday will be in 3 weeks) I would have told him to go to Hawaii w/out me if that's where he wanted to go, or just bake a cake for him or do something equally simple (dinner out at Cheesecake Factory?) to celebrate.

[Peaches]

We are back from our trip to Venice. It was amazing! We did a lot of walking but it was worth it. Pigged out on gelatto and had some fabulous food. We didn't get to do everything on our list, but that's ok....just gives us a reason to go back ;)

Thanks Scarlett for the gianduiotto (sp?) recommendation...yum!

Here are a couple pictures (hope they're not too massive):

Me in the courtyard of the Doge's Palace

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k138/thearcks/DSC01832.jpg

Me sitting down in St Mark's Square (just before the mean police-lady made me get up "no sitting allowed" :mad: )

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k138/thearcks/DSC01935.jpg

I'll try and catch up on some QOTD

Position Have no idea. I am feeling kicks from every direction.

Time together before baby Well, I guess this past week was our "official" time together before baby but we will try and make extra effort until the baby arrives (and afterwards, if possible).

Going home outfit I haven't purchased something specifically for this purpose, might just choose something from the clothes I've already bought or been given as gifts.

Belly button I have an VERY innie belly button that looks pretty much the same as before I became pregnant.

Appetite While on vacation my appetite was QUITE healthy. I think that was probably due to all the walking. Now I can feel like I am hungry but am not sure what exactly it is that I want. That probably doesn't make any sense!

Circumcision This is not routinely performed here (the UK). So we would 1. Have to pay for it and 2. Organize the procedure. As it would be considered elective surgery. My personal preference is for no circumcision.

Bikini waxes None here, although it is getting more difficult to keep that area "trimmed" ;)

[Toonces]

I had my unscheduled OB appt yesterday for stomach pain. My OB thinks that I am ripping my abdominal wall, from all the excessive fluid I have. Also, every time I go I have to pee in a cup and this time she said that sugar is spilling into my urine. So... as I figured I am now manually monitoring my blood sugar. My BP was also high. I have another appt Tues. morning to recheck sugar in my urine and my BP. My body doesn't do very well in 3rd tri. :(

Circumcision ~ We won't be getting our DS circumcised. I did a lot of research on this before I even got PG this time around, and for most of the reasons already stated, we won't be getting it done. For those of you who are anti-circ, click here (http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=129378) for an MDC post re treatment of an intact DS. You might already know the info in the message, but I didn't and I sure am glad I read it.

I would write more but DD is wanting attention.

[katnbug]

Peaches- Your vacation must have been wonderful! But how dare the police woman evict a sitting pregnant woman from the steps!!! ;)

[mayham]

catgirl1007 - Sorry you're having stomach pain! I hope everything goes well at the doctor on Tue. Good luck!

Peaches - Your trip sounds like it was a ton of fun! That's great you got a chance to get away before the baby comes!

neenbean - That is so exciting you have a date for your c-section already. That's wonderful your mom is able to stay and help you out with your daughter!

To do before baby comes - We went away last weekend, and that'll probably be the last time we get a chance to before the baby comes. So we'll have to plan some nice dinners out... oh, and finish the nursery too!

Circumcision - We're having a girl, and that makes me a little relieved I don't have to make a decision on this right now. But I've been reading along with what you've been saying and the research, so hopefully i'll be able to make an informed decision when we have a boy in the future!

Bikini Waxes - I got one around 27 weeks, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I figured when it comes time for the birth, I don't want anything that could get in the way and make things more difficult! I'd also heard awful stories of people being shaved with dry razors in the hospital and i'd like to avoid that!!

[Ericka_Jarett]

Getting ready ladies :) Time sure is flying for all of you, us Oct ladies can't believe it's our month next. Glad to hear all of you are doing well. Enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Mayham- FYI - actually hospitals usually don't do shaving anymore, it's a risk of infection. They prefer that the woman is not shaved the day she delivers (at least my hospital prefers it that way)

[neenbean]

Peaches great pics! You look great. :D

Catgirl~ sounds like scary stuff! I hope things get better for you ASAP! Are you on bedrest now?

Bikini Waxes - I got one around 27 weeks, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I figured when it comes time for the birth, I don't want anything that could get in the way and make things more difficult! I'd also heard awful stories of people being shaved with dry razors in the hospital and i'd like to avoid that!!

Mayham- FYI - actually hospitals usually don't do shaving anymore, it's a risk of infection. They prefer that the woman is not shaved the day she delivers (at least my hospital prefers it that way)

Not sure what is typical with a vaginal birth, but I was dry shaved by my hospital when being prepped for a c-section. I have been getting bikini waxes a few times since getting my BFP and plan to continue the rest of my life. ;)

[katnbug]

coming home outfit- I've been looking for a while now, but not finding anything. I bought this outfit the other day, but it is 3 months (up to 13lbs).. the smallest size it came in. If it doesn't fit from the hospital I plan to get her picture taken in it...
http://polo.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pPOLO2-3041618_standard_v330.jpg

DH (with the help of my BIL) got the crown moulding put up yesterday in the nursery. Now I get to caulk and touch up... then I am moving in furniture!! Well... I will make DH move the furniture while I supervise :) . It's a icky day here - a good day to work on the nursery!

[mayham]

Ericka_Jarett - I can't believe your baby boy is due in 30 days! I remember you from our time on the ttc boards... and we're so close to having our babies now!

neenbean - OUCH! It must have been terrible to also have to get over razor burn on top of the other healing after giving birth! The stories I had read about the shaving, like you, all seem to be around c-section scenarios vs. vaginal birth.

katnbug - sounds like you're in the home stretch on working on the nursery -- congrats!

coming home outfit - question for RO's... what types of clothes are best? I bought the cutest onesie, sweater, bib and shoes from BRU that I was thinking of using as a coming home outfit. Then DH and I looked at it and wondered what would be covering her legs? Do babies wear tights under onesies? There were no coordinating pants with that set. Then DH read in Baby Bargains that we should avoid onesies due to the umbilical cord, and should go with some sort of outfit that has snaps down the leg... not sure what these are called.

Okay, reading that just makes me feel like such a novice, I don't even know how to dress a baby! Help!

[kadee_29]

mayham ~ I know for me I didn't use onesies until after the umbilical stump fell off. I usually go more with the side snap t-shirts for the first few weeks until I feel more comfortable pulling something over my baby's head. I also know of moms that use onesies from the get go. I think a lot of what you do depends on your own level of comfort. I also noticed with both my kids that I didn't do a lot of cute outfits for months because I spent so much time changing diapers that having to take all that off and put it back on was a pain. That and having to change outifts from spitup all the time. I know with DD she spent the first few months in the gowns with elastic at the bottom because it was just easier access to changing her. I put more on her when we went out but even then it wasnt more than a footed one piece something or other.

Here is a pic of one of my fave outfits on DS1 because it was easy to get on and off.
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[Ericka_Jarett]

Mayham - crazy isn't it? Time sure did fly. We have come a long way. I could actually go into labor tomorrow since I get my pessary removed and the OB thinks that may be the only thing holding me closed. Hope it's not tomorrow though, it can be anytime Saturday afternoon after my shower though. :) Hubby and I talked about if he came earlier than Saturday, he would be home with the baby and we would give him a bottle, since it's the early start of RSV season and we don't need the baby sick.

Re: shaving - was referring to vaginal delivery about no shaving required. It would stink to get dry shaved when they are going to cut your abdomen for a C. Yikes!!!!!

Outfit - for us we have a preemie onesie and a gown as well, we are just using a blanket in the car for his legs, as he will have socks on as well as a hat and light shirt if needed. We also have a 0-3 outfit but know it will be too big. We will do most of our pics at home since hubby will be doing all of them, I assume we will have lots of naked baby shots :)

[bijouparvin]

Just a quick flyby to drop off these shots from today. I am visiting my parents in SF and so baby got her first pre-birth taste of my hometown ocean:

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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/bijoudiva/BabyattheBeach007.jpg

I'll come back with SO's and news when I get home to the East Coast.

[mayham]

bijouparvin - great belly pics on the beach!

Ericka_Jarett - oh my goodness, good luck today! But I hope he holds out a little longer so he can have a little more time to cook and wait until after your shower!

kadee_29 - thanks for your recommendations! I think I'll look for something that will be easy on and off, because I can definitely see DH and I being nervous about putting something over the baby's head right away. Knowing my tendency to over pack, I'll probably show up at the hospital with 5 options, so I'm sure she'll leave well dressed no matter what :)

[Rancid13]

Neenbean~ Glad to hear that all looks well according to your most recent dr’s appt. That’s great you got to schedule your c-section AND your mom is able to come watch your DD. Hope your weekend in the Catskills was relaxing and fun!

Sinclair~ That is crazy to think how far along we are! I still can’t believe I’m in the 3rd trimester yet…where did the first 2 go when I wasn’t looking?? :eek:

Kadee~ Glad to hear that everything’s looking ok! I’m not sure if I’m gonna do the buddy system thing, although that is a great idea. I do have a few IRL friends that post on CC so I could call one of them up and have them post an announcement in here on my behalf if/when I’ve gone into labor and/or given birth.

Catgirl~ Ouch! That pain sounds awful! Hope everything’s ok! Waiting to hear your report after your appt. :(

Peaches~ Welcome back from Venice! Love the pictures, and how dare the mean police lady make you stand up; hopefully she made all those other people who were sitting down around you stand too. You look great!! :D

Katnbug~ Cute coming home outfit!

Bijouparvin~ Love the beachy pictures!! The 2nd one is too cute!!

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Just a couple things to report on here. The first being this pain I've been having.. I know you're "supposed" to sleep on your left side (and I have an assortment of pillows to help me achieve this position) but when I position myself on my left I get this sharp, shooting pain on that side just below my breast, like something is being pulled or torn or stretched too much. It really hurts enough to make me not want to lie on my side. Doesn't happen when I'm on my right side though. :confused:

My mom called me yesterday from BRU...turns out that the crib we want (Jardine Olympia Lifetime crib in black) just happened to be available as a clearance floor model at BRU. Someone had ordered it then decided they didn't want it after all. Mom said there was 1 small scratch on it, but it was otherwise in perfect condition (my worry was that it was banged up, because I've seen some of those floor models in pretty bad condition). So she's getting that for us. :D

FIL called DH over the weekend and they're coming into town this weekend (they live in Hawaii). FIL is only going to be here for a week, but MIL has decided to stay here until after the baby is born. She'll be able to make my shower next weekend and spend her bday, DH's bday, Thanksgiving and possibly even Christmas here. Which I know all means a lot to DH, and it will be fantastic having her around again during this special time in all our lives (this is the first 'planned' pregnancy on either my or DH's sides of the family). I'm very excited to see the both of them again. :)

[ellidew]

SO's

Rancid- Holy smokes! That’s a long-term visitor! That’s awesome that you are both looking forward to their visit and that she’ll be able to stay for so long and be around for so many things. I don’t have any advice about the pain… if it was both sides I’d say acid reflux but since it’s only the one side I have no clue! Congrats on getting the crib. My mom bought ours too. Did you already get to bring it home?

Great pics bijouparvin!

Kadee- What a cute picture! That does look like a cozy outfit! I hadn’t considered the coming home outfit restrictions. I’ll take a t-shirt and a onesie just to be safe and use whichever I feel most comfortable with.

Mayham- lol. I don’t know how to dress a baby either. I’m guessing that there is no wrong way and you should do it how ever is most comfortable for you. I wouldn’t feel bad though… how would we know ahead of time?!?

Katnbug- That dress is so adorable. The only time I wish I was having a girl is when I look at clothes! They have the cutest little girl clothes. I can’t stand boys clothes that are covered in dump trucks! Lol. I did a lot of supervising over the weekend too. I actually feel kind of bad that I can’t help but I’m doing what I can and dh understands.

Ericka Jarett- Good luck to you and all the October mommies!! Here’s hoping my hospital is up to date on skipping the shave! Lol. That sounds terrible!

Catgirl- Yikes! That sounds awful! Are you feeling better? What will they do if you are ripping the abdominal wall? I’d imagine your bp was high due to the pain and panic. Mine is always high when I go in for an unscheduled appt. Nerves make my blood pressure boil over! At the er last week it was 145/75 when they first took it. After everything was normal on the ekg and we were just waiting for blood work they took it again and it was 125/60something. How was your follow up appt today?

Peaches- Beautiful pictures! I’m with the other poster… how dare they tell a pg woman to get up! Lol. I don’t know how you did all that walking. Just walking to the bathroom makes my ankles swell ;) Nevermind I walk to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Lol.

[ellidew]

Morning ladies! Hope everyone had a great weekend. We were pretty productive around here! We did a lot of work on the nursery and finished our baby registry too! I was excited to see some items had already been purchased from our registry even though it was by accident when i was looking over our updates after finishing it. The invites haven't even gone out yet so i wonder who's been shopping. I do feel a little bad that we changed one of the purchased items before we knew it was purchased. oops.

Here are some nursery pic thumbnails. The full size pics are in my journal but some of them are pretty big (i don't know why since only some of them are) so i didn't want to waste space here.

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/th_MilesRoom004.jpg

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http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/th_MilesRoom002.jpg

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http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/th_MilesRoom011.jpg

There is still a ton of stuff to do in there. We have red curtains for the windows and we don't even have the mattress or bedding yet. The pictures lack a lot of color but the reds from the curtains and the bedding should brighten things up a bit. Complete nursery update and full size pics are in my journal.

I have an unscheduled ob appointment this afternoon. I think i might have a UTI. It's funny in a way to think of a pg woman complaining about having to go to the bathroom but i seriously went to the bathroom like 100 times yesterday feeling like i really had to go and barely got anything out only to walk back to the room (10 feet away) and feel like i have to go again. Several times i went, left the bathroom, and walked right back into it. I got out of bed at least 25 times last night and can account for at least 3 between 3:50 am and 4:10 am. I'm up all night thus dh and the dog are both sleeping poorly. I feel so bad for them! Since this has been going on for a couple of days now and i have a pulling feeling in the pubic area and occasionally a burning feeling when i go to the bathroom i'm thinking it might be a uti. Otherwise this little baby is causing havoc on the lower regions and i'll just have to suffer through it for the next 9 weeks! I just think if it was only the baby that i wouldn't feel the sudden urge to go so soon after going because wouldn't the bladder be empty? I almost hope it's a uti so i can take something to clear it up and know i'll feel better in a week. lol. sad, isn't it! I hope they don't think i'm crazy at the doctors office... if something is literally keeping you awake at night then it's probably worth a trip to see the doctor, right?

[Rancid13]

Rancid- Holy smokes! That’s a long-term visitor! That’s awesome that you are both looking forward to their visit and that she’ll be able to stay for so long and be around for so many things. I don’t have any advice about the pain… if it was both sides I’d say acid reflux but since it’s only the one side I have no clue! Congrats on getting the crib. My mom bought ours too. Did you already get to bring it home?



MIL won't be staying with us, I'll make that much clear. :) There's simply no room, unless she wants to sleep on the couch which isn't likely. I believe she'll either be staying with other family in the area, or with friends (or likely a combo of the 2). But it will be nice having her within a 30-minute drive from us if need be. :) We didn't get to bring the crib home yet; I'm pretty sure my mom bought it with the intent of giving it to me at the shower next weekend. She told me to tell DH to get the baby's room cleaned up because we're gonna need to put the crib somewhere. This is what it currently looks like (and I'm not even gonna mention the closet!!):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/rancid13/babysroom0001.jpg

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And he's the one who needs to organize it because it's HIS stuff...the only thing in that room that I use also is the computer, and very seldomly at that.

And I just have no idea about the pain, because it's not a burning at all, it simply feels like something is being pulled out or pinched in that area. It goes away when I roll onto my back or my other side. I'm wondering if it's just the stretching (or over stretching?) of a muscle or ligament or tendon in that area??

[BethIrish]

ellidew I made an unscheduled trip to the OB last Tuesday...I had similar symptoms and it was a UTI. I take my last pill for it tonight...I feel SO MUCH better this week. I hope you find some relief!

[ellidew]

BethIrish- Thanks, now i don't feel crazy about calling! I hate hate hate calling their office even if that IS what they are there for. I hate being that person ;) lol. Stupid to fear annoying the doctors office, i know.

Rancid- Yeah, there's a little work to be done in the nursery. lol. Better tell dh to get to work! Are you excited about your shower? Mine isn't for another 3 weeks but i can't wait!!
Phew, you had me scared there for a moment about your MIL. It seems much more doable since she will be with other family and not IN your house. Plus, since there is family around she wont be dedicating ALL of her time to you and your dh and the new baby.

[BethIrish]

BethIrish- Thanks, now i don't feel crazy about calling! I hate hate hate calling their office even if that IS what they are there for. I hate being that person ;) lol. Stupid to fear annoying the doctors office, i know.

Oh, believe me, I felt just as crazy going in. I even mentioned to the nurse that I thought I was being neurotic. She made me feel so much better when she said "You are never neurotic when you are pregnant. You need to listen to your body and if something doesn't feel right - even if you can't pinpoint what it is - you need to call us. Mother's intuition is not something made up."

[Rancid13]

Rancid- Yeah, there's a little work to be done in the nursery. lol. Better tell dh to get to work! Are you excited about your shower? Mine isn't for another 3 weeks but i can't wait!!
Phew, you had me scared there for a moment about your MIL. It seems much more doable since she will be with other family and not IN your house. Plus, since there is family around she wont be dedicating ALL of her time to you and your dh and the new baby.

LOL, can you believe I took those pictures AFTER DH straightened up the room? I couldn't even walk in there without tripping over something. He's got so much junk that it has spilled out of our garage storage spots, hall closet, master bedroom closet and 2nd bedroom closet onto the floor in the 2nd bedroom. It's just....STUFF!!! Junk, IMO. ;)

I can't wait till my shower, I can't believe it's next weekend! And another girl I went to HS with is having her shower the following weekend (she's ~4 weeks ahead of me).

And yeah, I'm glad MIL is staying elsewhere. I totally love her but we don't even have room for the baby yet so there's literally no place for her to stay. If we had another extra room, then yeah I could see that happening. But unfortunately we're in a little 2 bedroom condo so it just won't work. ;)

[ellidew]

Your dh sounds like mine. He'll keep everything if i don't insist we get rid of some of it. I let him hoard all he wants in the storage/workshop area downstairs. Heck, even his 7x6 walk in closet we just put in the basement BUT the rest of the house is off limits! lol.

I hope you have fun at your shower! I can't wait to hear how it went!

[Toonces]

Another quick drive by. I'm sorry, I will do SOs when things are back to normal. I'm in a tremendous amount of pain right now and am going to lie in bed with DD after this post - that's the only thing that makes it feel better.

The abdominal wall ripping thing will apparently heal itself and won't hurt when I don't have all of this fluid anymore. It's only acted up twice this weekend, but today DH is back at work and I think I did something to twist it weird when picking up DD half a million times today. It.is.killing.right.now.

So I had my f/u appt and my BP is still high. They took it twice on Sat. and twice today and it's in the low 140s - not awful, but not great. So they did a blood draw to test for pre-e. I had mild pre-e with DD, but this time I don't have the swelling that I had with her. My bio dad has high BP so I honestly think it's a heredity thing and not related to pregnancy... hopefully. They now want to see me once/week while my BP is over 140 and if it stays up or goes higher, they're talking induction at 37 weeks!! I'm not happy with this at all. I was induced with DD at 40 weeks b/c of GD and I can't have an epidural and Pitocin contrax SUCK A$$ big time. So it's a wait and see game for now.

My blood sugar #s are on the high side too so I have to call a dietician with the high risk pregnancy group they partner with and figure out my diet, and then call my #'s in once/week.

So anyway... next appt is Mon., 9/11. U/S to check fluid levels, check BP, check sugar in urine and talk with doctor. I'm not ready to have a baby right now, but now I'm kind of wishing I was farther along and he'd just come out.

Okay... sorry to ramble. Will do SOs at another time. Off to nap.

[ellidew]

Oh catgirl. I'm so sorry you are in so much pain AND that you have to deal with all of this. I hope you feel better soon and i'll be keeping my fingers crossed that your pre-e test comes back negative. Hang in there as best you can. Have a good nap!

Out of curiosity... why can't you have an epidural. I'm a little worried about this because i have a curve in my spine. Apparently it's noticeable enough that in grade school i was always sent to my pediatrician for a follow up scoliosis (sp?) test. The docor always said that it was curved but fine. I was wondering if this would hinder the possibility of an epi. I hope not. I don't plan on using it but i like the idea of having it available as a back up! I wonder if the ob would know about it?

[katnbug]

mayham- :) Don't feel bad that you're having questions about onesies and other outfits! I definitely learned by trial and error myself. I think kadee mentioned the side snap t-shirts - we used those a ton with DS. They didn't irritate the belly button while it was healing. Another clothing suggestion I have is to get some of the sleep sacks with the open bottom. I think they're called something different, but don't recall what. I used to call them dresses & DH didn't like that one bit since we had a boy! They make for very easy diaper changes though.. no un-snapping or removing of pants.

rancid- That's great that your IL's are coming for a visit & your MIL will be staying for an extended visit.
Don't have any suggestions about your pain when lying on your left side. I think it's ok to lay on your right side too though if it's more comfy... at least until you can see the dr.
Good luck getting your DH to clean up the spare room. I feel your pain.

ellidew- Your nursery is coming along beautifully!! Love the trees and birds!

catgirl- So sorry about your high BP and the possibility of induction again. You know, I can definitely sympathize with you on the BP issue since I experienced it big-time with DS. It's good news that you don't have the swelling though. Hopefully that means no pre-e. I'm also a product of a family with serial high BP. Heredity could very well be a factor.

[Lydia]

http://static.flickr.com/76/231148754_9de8bfc71b.jpg?v=0

[Rancid13]

You look adorable, lydia!! Wow, only 9 weeks to go?!?! Where did the last ~6-7 months go and where was I when it happened?!?!

[Lydia]

Black truly is slimming b/c I assure you I look much bigger in real life!

Thanks for the compliment though!

[ellidew]

Lydia- You look great!

katnbug- I call those gowns. I guess that sounds kind of girly too... you could always add 'night' in front of it.

[Toonces]

Out of curiosity... why can't you have an epidural. I'm a little worried about this because i have a curve in my spine.

Thank you for your well wishes. I do have scoliosis and mine was bad enough to require spinal fusion surgery. I have 2 stainless steel rods in my back and the lower one is so low that it'd be very risky to even try to insert an epidural. The curve in your spine shouldn't prevent you from having an epi if you decide you want it. I think if you have a high threshold for pain, you can definitely get through L&D. I'm all for NCB, but not when it's induced by Pitocin.

Kat ~ I know. I was thinking about you today! Actually, we saw you guys leaving Gymbo - we were at music class. Your 1st c-section was unscheduled, right? If I remember correctly you went in for a regular visit and your BP was super high, but now I can't remember if you had the c-section right after that or not. Did they talk with you about needing to go early with a pre-e DX? They never mentioned it when I had mild pre-e with C.

Rancid ~ That room doesn't look as bad as you think it does. :) Most of our house regularly looks like that, esp with a toddler running around.

Lydia ~ You look wonderful!! How are you feeling? Are you finding yourself more tired these days, esp with having your DD to watch after? I was much less tired the first time around.

Outfits for baby ~ I love those snap up the front outfits. They make diaper changes easier, are easy on the umbilical cord stump, and are great for fall/winter weather. I didn't like pants until DD got bigger... maybe around crawling age. I don't know why, but they were kind of a pain to put on her before she was more mobile. The snap ones are easy b/c you can lay them down open, and then put the baby into them. The zipper sleep sacks are also nice for winter. They usually have them at Kohl's on sale 2 for $15.

My abdominal pain is only moderate now. Taking a nap with DD definitely helped. My body doesn't do well in 3rd tri. This is just one of a few reasons why this is our last baby. :( I wonder if I had started having kids earlier if it would have made a difference, but such is life.

[mayham]

Wow, I missed a lot today. No time to catch up right now, just wanted to drop off the outfit I bought. I'm definitely going to keep it even if we don't end up using as a coming home oufit. It is so cute, I can't stand it!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/lamki/CIMG0698.jpg

[Lydia]

Thanks, Catgirl!

[katnbug]

If I remember correctly you went in for a regular visit and your BP was super high, but now I can't remember if you had the c-section right after that or not. Did they talk with you about needing to go early with a pre-e DX? They never mentioned it when I had mild pre-e with C.


I was 36 weeks when I was told my BP was getting high. By late in my 37th week I was told it was dangerously high and at my weekly appt. the dr. sent me over to L&D to be monitored. He told me that it was very likely they would have to take the baby by c-section that day. My cervix was closed tight! Before that day I had no clue I would be going early - or having a c-section. They actually ended up sending me home that day after getting my BP under control. They told me I had a UTI and gave me a prescription and told me to do a 24hr urine collection to monitor for pre-e. I was incredibly swollen at this time too. Two days later I was back at the dr. for a follow up and my BP was off the charts as was the protein content in my urine sample. Back to L&D with no question that I would have an emergency c-section that day - which I did. I don't think they even said the word pre-eclampsia to me before that week. :( I think I was incredibly lucky that nothing bad happened to me or DS between my 2 visits to L&D. DS should have been delivered the first time I was sent to the hospital - and the dr. who sent me there the first time was livid when he found out they sent me home.. I think he was the only one who realized exactly what was going on.

I think I was pretty ignorant on the dangers of pre-e with my first pregnancy. Only after months of being monitored after delivery did I understand how bad mine really was. I hope your BP can just be monitored and that it doesn't turn into something more.

[katnbug]

I just saw in the October 06 thread that their first baby arrived yesterday! Holy cow!!! Where did the months go?? :eek:

[Esq.]

catgirl[/]b- I am so sorry you are in so much pain! That truly sucks!

[b]Question- has anyone had mestrual cramp like contractions? Are they anything to be worrying about? I try really hard to sleep on my side, but often roll to my back in my sleep. (I sleep sitting up bc of the acid reflux, so it is way easier to sleep on my back in the position). I wake up bc I have what feels like menstrual cramps. I roll over to my side again, only to repeat the process. I mentioned it at my last appt, and my OB's response was to sleep on my side. Well, duh! But I can't really help what I do in my sleep, you know?

Anyway...anyone have any experience with this?

[ellidew]

Menstrual type cramps- Yes, I just assumed it was gas. Usually when i stand up or walk around it subsides.

[Rancid13]

Mayham~ Cute coming home outfit!! Do I see animal-print trim on the bib and onesie?? I love how the shoes match too!!

I just saw in the October 06 thread that their first baby arrived yesterday! Holy cow!!! Where did the months go?? :eek:

Holy crap!! :eek: :eek:

Question- has anyone had mestrual cramp like contractions? Are they anything to be worrying about?

No…but then I’ve never had menstrual cramps before so I’m not exactly sure what they’d feel like (and before you say I’m lucky that I’ve never had them, instead I get this really intense lower back pain for the first few days of my period which is probably just as painful as regular cramps). I’ve had some random pains & pinches here and there that could be cramp-like, but they could also be because of the baby moving around in there like a freaking acrobat constantly. I occasionally get a pain in my side, just below my left breast, that feels very much like a side-stitch that I’ve gotten while running in the past, but now it occurs whenever I roll onto my left side. :confused:

[kadee_29]

I just saw in the October 06 thread that their first baby arrived yesterday! Holy cow!!! Where did the months go?? :eek: It was Ericka_Jarett!! She posted here saying that there was a possibility of her baby being born after her appt.

I can't believe that a few of our babies will probably start arriving next month!!! :eek: (I am crossing my fingers that mine does.)

BTW....I have gotten PM's from a couple people interested in the buddy system thing. I will probably give it another week or so to see if anyone else is interested and then starting pairing people up.

[acrane]

Hey ladies! I had my 28 week appointment today including the gluclose test and iron screening. When I was pg with ds #1, they drew blood and sent it to a lab to screen for gestational diabetes & iron. This time (different office), it was only a finger prick and I got the results right away. So, blood sugar, iron and blood pressure are all a-ok. Yahoo! I start going every 2 weeks now, so my next appointment is Monday, 9/18.

Coming home outfit - we bought a one piece with matching booties and hat in "newborn" size for ds #1. Andrew was 8 1/2 pounds at birth, and he was still swimming in the outfit! Oh well. :rolleyes:

And I believe we've decided on a name - Matthew Charles. Both "Andrew" and "Matthew" were chosen because they can be shortened to nicknames while they are kids and later used in their full form for professional reasons if they want. Andrew's middle name is Michael after dh & my dad. Matthew's middle name will be Charles after dh's dad - Charles is also dh's middle name. So, not terribly exciting/trendy names, but they have a lot of meaning to us. :)

[ellidew]

Cute name acrane! We chose Charles for our little boys middle name too. It was my dad's name. I like having a family tie somewhere in the name!! Glad that your tests came back okay. How awesome that they could do them all right there!

kadee- I'm going to have to plead ignorance on the buddy system. I totally remember reading about it somewhere in the thread but i'm drawing a blank on it. I'll search through for your post but if you could give me a refresher that would be great! lol. Can i plead pregnancy brain in this case instead? ;) I for one am really hoping for a November baby. I don't care if it's 11/1 i just want a November baby. Silly i know and in about 4-6 weeks i may be singing a totally different tune!

[RubberSoul]

I had my Dr's appt. this morning. Weight and BP were good. She said I was measuring at 29cm, which is a little behind. However, she said since I am so tall I have more room for the baby to stretch out in there. I have had a few spells where I have been lightheaded after eating and some spots in my vision every now and then. They told me to start eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day since they think my blood sugar is crashing after I eat causing the lightheadedness. I don't know how I am going to do that since I am usually only hungry once during the day and that is at lunch. The rest of the time I could care less about food. Ian's heartbeat was good and she said it was accelerating when he would kick, as it should.

My next appt is 9/19.

menstrual type cramps- I have had this happen a few times. Mostly it is after I get up in the middle of the night to pee or first thing in the morning to pee. I asked the Dr. about it and she said that it was most likely caused by the uterus shifting around once the bladder was emptied - it is perfectly normal. Usually if I change positions they go away.

kadee- I will probably update myself when the baby arrives. Thanks for setting up the buddies though! :)

[ellidew]

Update: Went to the doctors yesterday. He said that the urine sample looked find but often times when they send them out for a culture they come back positive. He prescribed an antibiotic to be on the safe side. So that's that. Hopefully it relieves the problem. I guess i just figure that if the baby was sitting on the uterus that after i go to the bathroom i'd feel a little relief rather than the instant urge to go again. (wouldn't the bladder be empty?)

He also went ahead and did my 32 week appt since i was there and scheduled to come back on Friday. He measured and said that i'm measuring right on the money. After it sunk in i asked him about it a few minutes later because several weeks ago i was measuring about 2 weeks ahead. He said he noticed that but that i'm right on now. (i usually see the woman in the practice but since it was an unscheduled visit i took whoever i could get!) He also did a pelvic exam and said the cervix is still long and firm. So this baby is there to stay for at least a while longer! :D

[kadee_29]

kadee- I'm going to have to plead ignorance on the buddy system. I totally remember reading about it somewhere in the thread but i'm drawing a blank on it. I'll search through for your post but if you could give me a refresher that would be great! lol. Can i plead pregnancy brain in this case instead? ;) I for one am really hoping for a November baby. I don't care if it's 11/1 i just want a November baby. Silly i know and in about 4-6 weeks i may be singing a totally different tune! You can definitely call it pg'cy brain. I have used that excuse many times in the past few months.

Some months set up what they call the buddy system so when someone goes into labor they have a person on the thread to call and give them updates. That way we all know whats going on when it happens. I for one am extremely nosey and like to know about things when they happen. :p

I just asked for people to PM me if they are interested and I will have the system set up by October.

[ellidew]

Thanks kadee! I'm going to opt out since i have a friend irl that frequents the boards so i'll be in touch with her anyway and i'll have her swing by to do updates. (plus, dh will be comfortable talking to her if i'm not in a position to) ;)I can't wait to share the news with everyone so i'll be sure to send her this way to update things. Hopefully there is enough time beforehand that i can post myself and tell you all it's time to go to the hospital :D I can't believe we are talking about it being time! I'm so excited!!

[Rancid13]

I love the name, acrane! We're still stumped on a middle name for our little one, because I have a list of about 10-15 that DH and I like pretty much ALL of them (they're Hawaiian names) and have been unable to narrow them down. :)

Rubbersoul~ Glad to hear your appt went well!!

Ellidew~ That's interesting about the bladder thing...oftentimes I feel like I've really gotta go, but then when I go, it seems like a lot less is coming out than I'd expected. Yay for the measurements being right on now!!

[Sare79]

kadee- I have a few friends IRL that are on CC, so I am going to have one of them come in and keep everyone udated. Thank you so much, though, for organizing it. :)

[nic]

kadee, I think I'm going to update myself as well but I would be happy to help youset the system up.

[lilo]

Just wanted to stop by and say hello to everyone.

Ellidew: Your nursery is turning out beautiful! I love all the cute murals on the wall. Great job. And thanks for the heads up on all the cute autumn stuff at Children's Place. I got a few cute items including the same hat you got (hope you don't mind but I loved the colors!) and a few pairs of cordorouy pants. Too cute.

menstrual cramps: I haven't experienced this but they don't sound fun.

kadee: Like others, I'll also provide updates myself when the baby arrives. Thanks for organizing this though. :)

stronger baby kicks these days?: Has anyone else noticed how much stronger the baby is kicking these days? It's amazing. Some days, he's more active than others but on most days, he gives me some really good, strong kicks. It doesn't hurt but it's much more noticeable than before. But I must admit that I do love it. :D

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Now that it's finally September, I feel like time is really going to start flying. My first baby shower is in two weeks, which is crazy. I think my DH is getting more serious about getting the baby's room in order so that's exciting as well. I have two girlfriends who are just about to deliver their babies and then I'm next! yay! I'm really looking forward to November making its' way to us.

[ellidew]

stronger baby kicks these days? Yup... and how about those nice under the rib kicks that make you screech out loud? lol. I've just started experiencing that in the last day or two!

Thanks lilo! I can't wait to see how it turns out in the end. I can't wait for my shower either... mine is in 3 weeks and i believe the invites went out today. Yippee! Also, things are being purchased from our registry and invites haven't even gone out yet! It's so cool. lol. Good luck to your friends and their babies. Can't wait for ours to arrive!!

Rancid- Me too! I seriously think i'm going to be sitting there for 5 minutes and then i get 1/2 a Tablespoon! lol. The only downside is that after i still feel like i have to go but nothing more comes out. If it is indeed a bladder infection i guess the antibiotic will take care of it otherwise i guess i'll just be dealing with yet another unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. Ya know, i feel like i complain a lot but i LOVE being pregnant even if i'm sometimes really miserable. Like the first tri and morning sickness was awful! absolutely awful! But, looking back i don't remember it being that bad. Here's hopin' i feel the same about l&d! lol.

[Rancid13]

Stronger baby kicks these days? Yes, most definitely! I think DH is suprised at the power behind some of the kicks sometimes because they're so, powerful!! Nothing really painful yet, although I was feeling some movement in my extremely lower abdomen last night that was a kind of pinching coupled with some pop-pop-pop hits/kicks. I told DH that I thought the baby was biting me and he thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever said. :eek: :rolleyes:


Rancid- Me too! I seriously think i'm going to be sitting there for 5 minutes and then i get 1/2 a Tablespoon! lol. The only downside is that after i still feel like i have to go but nothing more comes out. If it is indeed a bladder infection i guess the antibiotic will take care of it otherwise i guess i'll just be dealing with yet another unpleasant side effect of pregnancy. Ya know, i feel like i complain a lot but i LOVE being pregnant even if i'm sometimes really miserable. Like the first tri and morning sickness was awful! absolutely awful! But, looking back i don't remember it being that bad. Here's hopin' i feel the same about l&d! lol.

I look back at the 1st trimester and remember how easy it was...I think I even posted something to that effect in my LJ around month 3. But then I didn't get m/s until just into my 2nd trimester and then only for 2 weeks total. Then my itchy/irritated skin kicked in somewhere around there, and general feelings of ickiness crept up on me at the same time. 3 months so far of being miserable, 3 more to go (hopefully the 3rd will be better than the 2nd?) and I have NO desire to go through something similar again, if I can help it. My skin still sucks, it's not as bad as it was when it was at the worst, but it's still quite irritated and dry in several places much to no avail (I've been loading on the moisturizers, emmolients and so forth). Some days it feels better than others but it's still quite itchy in some spots no matter what I do. :(

[lilo]

Ellidew: I'm sorry you're having a lot of pain because of a possible UTI. I've had more than one during my pregnancy so I know how much it sucks. Just a little bit of advice to hopefully help you through it (although antibiotics should do the trick within a few days): Drink lots and lots of water! It will really help to flush out the bacteria. I know it will cause you to go to bathroom even more, which you don't want to do, but it will help. Stay away from anything highly acidic until you feel better (decaf coffee, cranberry juice cocktail which is mostly sugar anyway, tomatoes, tomato sauce, orange juice, etc.) because it can irritate your bladder and make things worse. As a preventive measure when it does clear up, you might want to ask your doctor about taking OTC cranberry tablets or drink some 100% cranberry juice once in a while. But once you have an actual infection the cranberry stuff won't help to get rid of it. Feel better soon! :)

[Lilla]

Hi ladies! Trudging through a short work week here. The weekend with my family was fantastic! The first shower was so much fun! We got lots of great gifts and just generally had a very fun time! I can't wait for shower number two this weekend!!!! Seriously though, I'm going to be so wiped after this weekend is overwith! It will be nice to not have a lot planned for a few weekends....

And I'm happy to report that our furniture is in! We set up delivery for the 14th, so another week to wait. Just in time though - it will be good to have a dresser so I can put all these baby clothes and things away. Oooh, I'm getting so excited I can hardly stand it!

Anybody else having difficulties breathing? For the last week, I've had a hard time getting a full, deep breath. It's like I almost have to start to yawn to really enable myself to inhale deeply. Weird, but I figure baby girl is starting to crowd out my lungs a bit.

rubbersoul Interesting about the lightheadedness after eating. I just had that happen to me after lunch today. I bet it was my blood sugar though because I had a big salad, carton of choc milk and a yogurt. Hmm. Must remember to eat smaller meals.

kadee I'll either update myself or have a friend of mine who is on CC update for me.

stronger kicks YES! It used to be rare that I'd get a "painful" kick. Now, I practically get one once a day - it either feels like she's hitting my hip bone or kicking my ribs. And I can also better distinguish body parts as well. She has to be head down because I can feel her little butt and legs up high.

[Toonces]

Kat ~ TY for the info re your pre-e situation. I remember it was really serious and seemed to come out of the blue. I hope we both have decent BP #s the rest of these pregnancies.

ellidew ~ That's great that your test came back negative. When will you get the "official" word from the lab? I was on antibiotics earlier in this pregnancy for strep throat. What kind of antibiotic did your doc RX? I hope you're feeling better.

kadee ~ TY for organizing the buddy system, but I'll probably update myself. My doula is going to type up a birth story for me, so I'll probably copy/paste much of that.

The awful pain is back in my abdomen this afternoon. I didn't have it all morning, but it came back after DD and I took our naps, which is weird. Of course DH is traveling for work now so I had to call my mom to come over, play with DD and stay the night. I'm not thrilled about that, but I had to swallow my pride. Someone else has to give DD a bath tonight.

[Rancid13]

Anybody else having difficulties breathing?

Yes, most definitely! I like to go for walks in a nearby park on my lunch break and I've noticed over the last month or so I have a difficult time getting a nice rhythymic deep breath in. To the point where I have to physically slow down my walking pace in order to feel like I'm getting enough air into my lungs. I just started my prenatal yoga dvds that I recently ordered via Amazon, so hopefully practicing my yoga breath (I haven't done yoga regularly in about a year) will help with that. :)

[mimieliza]

Catgirl - I'm sorry you're still having such awful pain!


I have a question: What position are your babies in?
Baby girl is breech. Her head has been wedged into my ribcage for weeks, and the doctor confirmed it today by feeling her head and my description of kicks down low all the time. I asked if she'll move, and my doctor said, "maybe." Is it getting late for a big position change?

Overall I'm doing great. I feel great. Contractions are a thing of the past, and I don't have the overwhelming panic that I'm going to go into pre-term labor. I don't have any real pain, or any other symptoms that are anything other than minor annoyances. I'm loving pregnancy right now. I really never thought I'd get to this point - I was so miserable for the first four months. I', really just so grateful to feel this way right now.

I do, however, feel overwhelmed at how soon she'll be here. I could use an extra month, I think. But don't hold me to that - I'm sure in a few weeks I'll be anxious to have her out! But in general, I'm really scared of having a newborn. She's so convenient and portable and easy to take care of right now - I kind of like it! :)

[Toonces]

mimieliza ~ I had an u/s 2.5 weeks ago and Devin was breech, too. The u/s tech said it wasn't a big deal at that point and I emailed my doula and she said the same thing. I think ideally they want them flipped by 36-38 weeks, but I could be wrong. For some reason I remember reading that. I asked my OB at my appt on Tues. if she could tell by feeling if he was still breech, but she couldn't b/c since I have diastatsis (kind of like a hernia) my uterus is behind my bowels so the only way they can tell is by u/s. I hope both of our babies flip!!

[kadee_29]

Updates done to here.

Here is the list of baby names I have so far. If I missed yours let me know and I will update the stats.

catgirl ~ Devin Patrick
katnbug ~ Hilary Ann
Kyrsten ~ Anabella Chloe Layne ‘Ella’
Rubbersoul ~ Ian Alexander
Sare ~ Carys Kendra
Sinclair319 ~ Corbin Sinclair
Ilovemygeek ~ Daria Lynn
Mimieliza ~ Miranda Kimie
Scarlett74 ~ Francesco Michele
Mermccau ~ Conner Aramis
Lydia ~ Mason Francis
acrane ~ Matthew Charles

[ellidew]

We're naming our ds Miles Charles

What position are your babies in? This baby has to be lying side to side (transverse). Seriously, i get kicks on both sides at the same time! My doctor hasn't said anything about position yet. Heck, i had to ask about kick counts because everything i read and people keep saying is that you should get 10 kicks in 2 hours. Well, over the weekend i hadn't felt him in awhile so i sat do