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@buttermilk: no one ever did an ultrasound to confirm my sons position. I think my midwife could tell by feel....

So, I have noticed another weird pregnancy thing. Recently, like within the last week or 2, all my maternity pants/shorts have suddenly gotten SUPER tight in the hips/butt. I mean, I have gained a LITTLE weight in the past week or two, I'm sure (like a couple pounds), but I feel like I've gained 20 lbs in my backside in, like, a week.

Is this just my pelvis expanding? Or, is all the weight I gained finally just settling and now I have a huge butt?! Just curious if this has happened to anyone!

Happy 4th all!

@buttermilk: I never had an ultrasound at the hospital. I'm pretty sure they can tell just by feeling around.

@MrsADS: Some of my clothes aren't fitting, but I think it has more to do with my belly than my butt. It's so annoying, because at least 4 of my maternity t-shirts are now too short in length thanks to my big belly, and if I wear them, the belly hangs out the bottom.

I met a mom last night at a wedding who has 5 kids, 5 and under! A 5 year old, identical twin 3 year old girls, and boy/girl twin 5 month olds. she is clearly a saint. I've been nervous about parenting two kids, almost 3.5 years apart, if she can do 5, I suppose I'll be able to manage two! Haha/

@Torchwood: that is so hard! Have you talked with an IBCLC a to see what they suggest?

Oh, and she had a "questionable result" on the newborn screening that the state of TN requires. I'm refusing to even google it until she gets retested, since it's common to have that and it be nothing. But still. I don't need anymore issues with one of my babies.

@Torchwood: there's also an app, lactmed i think it's called, that is a good medicine/breast feeding resource.

@Torchwood: sorry mama!!

Feeling so off today. Weak, nauseous, anxious, pooping all the time. And this baby movement is getting so big and a little annoying! I had a dream she was constantly jabbing me in the ribs last night, which she basically is. My ribs are killing me. My back hurts. Sorry! I just need to vent. 5 more weeks. Feeling like I could cry at any moment! I'm ready to be done!!!!

@Buttermilk I have had several days like that too and woke up today pretty nauseous and gross. We are getting close though, hang in there!!! I also feel like I've been SUPER crabby in general. I feel bad for DH. I try to be nice but it seems like my patience with everything is just shot. Like, if we plan to eat at a certain time and we get delayed and I'm starving I know I turn into total pregnant-zilla to him but it's like I can't control it!

@Torchwood thinking about you! Hang in there - I know she will be home soon!

@buttermilk: I feel you. I am so physically over it...been incredibly nauseous these past few days.... My husband kept asking me yesterday if I was ok, he feels so bad for me. He hugged me and said "I know you are ready to be done with this but you are doing so good" It was really sweet and exactly what I needed to hear. We are SO CLOSE!!!!

@buttermilk: yup! Over it! Vent as much as you need we are all there with you!

I dreamed baby was born and she could fit in my palm... And she had a tail like a cat. Pretty sure neither of those is true!

@Mrs. Microscope: I've been having some crazy weird dreams, too!

@Torchwood:

@buttermilk: Totally feeling the same over here. I don't remember it being this rough at the end with #1. I guess having a toddler makes it even harder and this HEAT. I don't want to wish pregnancy away because I really do enjoy it for the most part, but I've got 4 more weeks left and it seems like an eternity and way too short at the same time!

@lilteacherbee: my thoughts exactly! this pregnancy has been crazy easy overall, but mentally I'm just iugghhh I could cry all the time lol.

@MrsADS: I know... I'm 36 weeks today and I can't believe it myself. Feels like I got pregnant just a couple of months ago.

Crossing my fingers you have at least a few more weeks of pregnancy ahead of you! You're officially off bed rest and modifications next week, right?

@Getjazzy well I *thought* I would be free to do whatever at 34 weeks. That's what the MFM told me 2 weeks ago. I went for my appointment last week and my cervix was shorter and I was having more contractions on the monitor. So now he says 37 weeks, so I'm going to lose my mind. But, I guess if it gets me more time, it's worth it.

I am not really super strict with my bedrest - I do some non-strenuous stuff around the house and occasionally get out, like go out for a short dinner or something. I think really at 35/36 weeks I will probably do a little more depending on how I'm feeling. It's so hard to know, is it really making any difference? Or if my body is going to go into labor, it's going to happen regardless? I don't know.

@torchwood: thinking good thoughts for you!

@getjazzy: I'm not sure about the gift thing. DD's birthday will only be a week or two after the baby arrives so I'm hesitant to do something separate. So far she just seems excited about the baby so I don't know how necessary it really is. I can't decide.

I had a growth scan today-- so far baby boy is measuring in the 50th percentile for most everything which is great news! They are already estimating him at 5 lbs 8 oz which seems like a lot at 34+ weeks (DD was only 6lbs 9oz when born on her due date!). I thought that since he was measuring so well (and certainly better than where DD around this time) that I would be done with MFM, but they want me to come in for one more scan in 4 weeks. So we'll see!

Also excited that we got the nursery painted over the weekend! Now I just need to get the curtains done and things organized. Still feels like a lot to do but am feeling better that we are making progress.

Thanks for the responses. Feeling a little better today. Still don't know how things are going to go for me, but Lily got her tube out today! As long as she keeps doing well with feeding without it, that's the last step before she can go home. And we can finally see her face with no tape!

@Torchwood: What an exciting milestone!! Yayy!

@Raspberries me too. Baby is super low and I think he's right on my bladder. I have to pee ALL the time!