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@snowjewelz: I used dreft and loved the baby smell of it but it's totally not necessary and you can wash all your clothes in tide free and clear.

@winniebee: Congrats on get a bunch of stuff ordered! I have been trying to spread it out so I don't overload our budget all at once, but it has been so hard to decide on what I need to get now vs what I can wait for. Are you planning to transition T to a twin/full bed? DH just decided one day that LO should be in a big girl bed and converted her crib to the toddler version, and LO was completely unfazed by it. She still usually stays in her bed and whines until we come get her in the morning, even though she can wander around her room if she wants. Hopefully your transition goes well! I know it made my life so much easier not having to put her down into the crib with my big baby belly.

@MrsScallop: his crib converts to a full sized bed and we have all of the bedding and mattresses to do it it's just a matter of doing it! He only naps 4 days a week at home and even that is a struggle so I really worry that I will kiss the nap goodbye when we switch. That's the biggest thing! I think he would stay in his room at night though. We have another crib on the way but I totally forgot about a crib mattress! He's 2.5 so probably ready.....bad idea to switch so close to baby? Probably!

@winniebee: we made the transition before I was pregnant, so I can't comment on timing relative to new baby. But C transitioned pretty seemless from crib to toddler bed to full bed.

@MrsF: how stressful! I'm so sorry. But yay for making it past that milestone!!

I'll post my list on Friday. We didn't get anything done when MIL was here. DH said he's taking friday off and will get stuff done. He has a ton of vacay he will lose if he doesn't start taking PTO. On the positive front, DH has said we are implementing a time limit on house guests. MIL overstayed her welcome. Drama, drama,drama

@winniebee: he will go to the door and say "mommy why door locked?" And then I will tell him it's nap time and I can tuck him back in. At first, he would have me tuck him in multiple times. Now he will maybe do it once? The lock is really so he doesn't get out and go wandering around without my knowledge. He's a daredevil and it scares me how fearless he is at times.

I finally feel like we made some progress on getting ready for this baby girl! My friend shrew me a tinkle this weekend so we got a bunch of stuff we needed (and a whole wardrobe) for her! We got her room painted and picked out carpet to have installed! I washed a bunch of hand me downs from a friend and just need to fold them! And I hired someone to make the curtains I was going to make (running outta time!!!!) I also bought a used glider because the rocker we used for lo#1s room isn't very comfortable! Making progress!!!

@snowjewelz: I've heard dreft is great, then a few friends told me it attracts ants????? Because of its sweet smell.......I use a hypo allergenic free and clear, so I think I'm just using that!

@MrsF: Prayers baby stays in their longer, yay to making it over 36 weeks! I'm sorry it's stressful... keep doing what you are doing! Keep us posted!

Getting our maternity Pics back I can't believe how big my belly is, everyone says at work I'm not making it until Dec, but I think she is just a big old baby

@winniebee: I've been thinking that I won't switch M from her crib until she can climb out, just because I don't want her running around the house with a newborn to take care of. I'm also worried she'll decide she doesn't want to nap anymore if she's not in her crib. She's a little younger than T is though. I'm sure whatever you decide he'll do fine. I always find that they handle these transitions better than I expect!

The tech estimated baby's weight at 5lbs 6oz, which sounded so awesome to me because M was 5lbs 4oz. The OB said 5lbs 2oz, which is obviously ok too. I know how far off these numbers can be! I think the major concern is that the percentile has dropped off which could be a problem with the placenta, but of course I haven't had an ultrasound in 6 weeks so it's pretty hard to tell how fast the change has happened.

@snowjewelz: I use Tide Free (or whatever the heck it's called)!

@MrsF: I'm so sorry to hear about your appointment and having to go to L&D to get checked out. I hope everything is okay and baby gets to cook a little longer!

@MrsScallop: That's a sweet idea to have a special day for LO #1 before the baby gets here! Do you have anything in particular in mind?? I should do something like that.

@winniebee: Yeah, we just got another crib mattress. Xander's not two yet so I want to keep him in his crib as long as possible.

@BandDmommy: Ugh, bummer you didn't get much done with MIL there, but it's good you and DH are on the same page about house guests overstaying their welcome!!

@cheert16: Wow, awesome progress!!! And so sweet of your friends to throw you a little shower!!

@FaithFertility: Gorgeous photos!! You look fantastic!!

DH has been sick with a cold for nearly a week (sore throat and a runny nose) and now C has a cough and sounds sort of raspy like she has some chest congestion. I don't have time for germs two weeks before delivery. Unfortunately, C coughed/gagged/threw up a couple of weeks ago and now seems fearful to really cough and release the yuckiness. I'm not sure how to remedy this for her.

@MamaG: Just make sure YOU don't get sick! You know I'm just recovering and I do not want to re-live that... Drink lots of fluids and get some rest!

We went to a consult w/ the pediatrician last night; she started saying how she had both kids at 36 weeks and how her husband went to the hospital then went home to paint since they weren't ready. I'm 35 weeks so I was like...

@theotherstark: She loves to play in the shower, hot and steamy - not so much! I thought about that this morning actually. As luck would have it, we have hockey tickets for tonight. I just wish she wouldn't be scared to cough. Although I can understand, I have a horrible gag reflex and often cough, gag and nearly throw up.

@MrsScallop: I wish it wasn't so cold here - I could take Xander to the park as something special. Maybe I'll find a fun indoor playground to take him to or something like that. That's a bummer you'll be in the hospital for Christmas.