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@winniebee: that shirt is so cute!

Ok so had my appointment with doctor about my liver. We are still waiting on the blood results but while I was there I got my pain again that I thought as BH. She told me there definitely were not BH as they ahould feel like tightenings across the whole bump and shouldn't be too painful whereas my pain is in my right side and very intense . What I'm experiencing she thinks, is gall bladder pain due to my liver dysfunction. she said if it shows to be true on Monday they will look at what needs to be done but that I could be induced at 37 weeks (in 2 weeks). Not the end of the world but it means I can't have baby in the birth centre I wanted and need to be in hospital. She also told me to take it really easy but that is tricky when I move in 3 days! Ahh stressful times.

Hope you all had a good Halloween. It's not very big over here but I still bought candy in case anyone turned up and no one did!

@BandDmommy: Beautiful family!

@MamaG: Love her costume! Have fun putting up your tree this weekend! My husband is pushing for us to do the same thing, but I'm not ready for Christmas yet. I need more time!

Awwwww you girls look adorable for halloween! We had a pretty mellow evening, barley any kiddos, I think because it fell on a Friday most we to the fall festival we had in town!

@Mrs.Lilac: I'm so sorry. I hope everything is ok! I can't imagine moving plus being in such pain. Hugs.

@Mrs.Lilac: Def try to rest up and get other people to do the moving! I'm sorry you have to deal with this on top of everything... I do agree that while it's not what you original wanted, it's definitely safer and better for you to be at a hospital so this can be taken care of at the same time!

@BandDmommy: Crazy!!! Some of us are meeting them this month!! I can't believe it!!!

@MamaG: any chance of hiring one? We have one that comes every other weeks and it's the best money we spend

@MamaG: we are getting one going forward. It's definitely a mood enhancer!

@Mrs.Lilac: sorry to hear about your liver and gallbladder. I hope your move goes well, take good care of yourself!

So yesterday I had my last cardiologist appointment to look at baby's heart and surprisingly we might actually know what is wrong now! I was convinced we wouldn't know until he was born, but somehow the Dr. was able to get some decent pictures yesterday that showed baby has coarctation of the aorta, or a narrow spot that is constricting blood flow. He may also have an issue with the valve leading to the aorta, but the Dr. couldn't quite tell. But, as long as his valve seems to work/is large enough to handle his blood flow, we are looking at just one surgery a few days after birth to fix his aorta. While it is still scary to think that my tiny baby boy will have to have surgery so early in life, I am feeling much better about his health and that he should be able to live a normal life, just with cardiologist visits to make sure his aorta remains open.

Hope the weekend is going well for everyone!

@MrsScallop: that's great they were able to get some good pics! Scary that he will have surgery but nice to know exactly what's wrong.

@MrsScallop: Sounds encouraging. Glad you were finally able to get the images and some sort of plan. Here's hoping news continues to be positive in nature.

And it's November 1! Our Christmas tree is upright, though not yet decorated. That will be tomorrow's task

I also went by JoAnn's today to get what I needed to hem the drapes and make a crib skirt. I'm feeling a little ambitious but hopeful it's all as easy as the tutorials I found.

And when trying to put together our pack n play today, I found that one of the supports for our bassinet portion are missing. Bummer. I can order a replacement from Graco and intend to do so tomorrow. Just frustrating.

I hope someone else relaxed today for me. We just tried to keep making forward progress on my to-do list.

And I have to agree with everyone that spending money on regular cleaners is so worth it! I know when I just had LO it was easy to find time to clean bc she slept all the time. But as she got older and made bigger messes and we were out and about for lots of activities and then being pregnant - it was hard to keep the house as clean as I liked. We have ours come every 2 weeks and it is perfect and it makes it easy to do all the touch up cleaning bc things never have a chance to get really bad. I know it's a splurge but I would definitely prioritize it over so many other things.

@MrsScallop: glad you have somemgood news about baby. We are so lucky to live in such medically advanced countries where they can detect these problems.

Again, thanks so much for the encouraging words everyone. I have my mum here helping me move. It's soooo hard not to pick up boxes and things. She keeps yelling at me when I try but I'm Going to be good now

I would say hiring a cleaner was they best decision I have EVER made. I am so much happier now I don't spend my Saturday cleaning like I used to. She comes on a yhursday and when I'm at work I get so exciting knowing I will walk into a clean house! Best money I ever spent. If you can afford one and cut back ANYWHERE else, Do it.

Can't belive it is November! So exciting! we are so close and some of us are going to meet our babies this month! Wow.

@MamaG: I'm with you on the housekeeper I'm pretty good at keeping up with the daily tidying stuff, but the deep cleaning is a struggle. Combine that with the fact that I'm not exactly on bedrest but supposed to be doing "anything I don't have to" and things are really falling appart. Maybe someday!

@sandy: I love that you've already decorated and the image of your LO enjoying it all . Sounds like a perfect way to have some smiles for all of you.

@MrsF: how are you doing?

@MrsScallop: That seems like positive news, especially given all of the possibilities. Scary to have surgery at such a young age Perhaps the bright side (if there could be one) is that he won't remember it.