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@theotherstark: hmm do cervical checks or membrane sweeping hurt your chance to have a med free birth? i'm clueless, but i thought that membrane sweeping basically just ripened the cervix by releaseing prostaglandin hormones which are actually released during sex too? idk! but i already told my doctor that i wanted the epidural as soon as they could give it to me

@theotherstark: haha, good for you! i feel like a baby because i don't even want to try to go med free!

@snowjewelz: yeah, i've read that

@whenoceansrise: I think when you get there, there would't be a choice then and you'd probably want the baby out! I pray for the best but prepare for the worst haha. I just keep telling myself no matter what happens, people get through the pain somehow! I've heard a lot of horrific IRL birth stories from friends but no one ever says they regret it!

Hi mamas! I went and had a baby and fell off the face of the earth (and this thread!). I'll try to catch up here and there because I definiteky want to know how everyone is doing. So many are getting so close to baby time

We are doing great and literally heading home from the hospital as I'm writing. It usually takes about an hour to get home and of course today it is snowing and it's the day before thanksgiving. We'll be telling the little guy about this epic drive for years to come! He's snoozing next to me and we're creeping along veeeeery slowly on 95.

Little Jack is doing great, sleeping here and there and seems to be BF much better than his big sister ever did, though my milk isn't in yet (we're less than 48h after birth) so we'll see how it goes.

@junebugsmama: welcome and congrats on your rainbow baby! I hear you on feeling like pregnancy will never end! I also had 2 m/c which makes me not want to complain, but I am ready for baby!!!

Today may be my last day of work... we had a great holiday dinner for our students. A lot of them won't get one at home and everyone got to take leftovers so it felt very special. It was an event I have been working on for a few months so I feel mentally more at peace with going on leave.

Drs appointment today was good too, I am 100% effaced and 2cm! He said he would be surprised if I make it to my due date next week. Trying not to get my hopes up!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

@MrsF: Congrats on bringing him home! I can picture you guys driving super slow, and I don't blame you
Enjoy your holiday with your little turkey

@magnolia: Are you a teacher? I am wishing I left a little early, my last day is the 12th....ughhhhh don't know if I'll make it!

Had u/s to check baby'sgrowth since I measure way ahead, well she is a perfect 6 lbs 14 ounces they say and has lots of hair :))) Her head was soooo low she was probibg me down there to get face/head shots.....lol My fluid go figure was actually on the lower end, they like to see it berween 5-15 cm i think???? mine was at 6.... we did I stress test, baby b passed with flying colors I even had 2 huge BH contractions during it..
I will be monitored again Monday and if my levels go below 5, its induction time :)))) Eeekkkk!!!!

I'm ready, but Wow, this month is flying by!

I hope everyone enjoys their day tomorrow! , Have a wondeful Thanksgiving with your turkeys inside the oven or out ♡

@FaithFertility: I'm a social worker at an alternative high school for students who need more credits to finish their diplomas. I do counseling and crisis intervention mostly. Occasionally I do advisory or groups, and it takes a lot of work to do one lesson plan. I can't imagine doing it everyday!!! I have so much respect for teachers, especially at 9 months pregnant!!!

hope you can relax until Monday, drink lots of water!!

happy turkey day mamas!

Hello
I saw online that Carters has 50% off everything plus free shipping today

Old Navy is also 50% off but free shipping over $50

How was everyone's Turkey Day?

@snowjewelz: I know, I'm holding out too, but I did buy myself a few nursing tops at old navy

Awww your baby girl is going to be here soooo soon!!!!!!
Yeah my first check hurt, but the lasy one not bad......I too am 100% closed and tight! Enjoy your last week!!!!!!

@snowjewelz: hahah right?!?!? and she is soooo low too

Well just saw Adira is next in line!! So exciting!

I still can't wrap my head around the fact that by this time next week I could have my baby in my arms!

I've been on a newborn hiatus. We are tired and trying to figure out the breast feeding thing. I'm sort of over breast feeding but feel really guilty about quitting. I really want to move to pumping but am having a hard time logistically.

And honestly, I'm really struggling with not having my home to myself. I love my family and that they are here to help, but right now I really crave some solitude.

We have newborn AND holiday photos on Sunday and I'm hoping for the best. K is a little runt, all the clothes I have for her are just too big. And I really didn't plan this out well and get some cute headbands or other props. Oh well. I'm very much feeling the second time mom laziness

Me and K both have our two week checks next week. I really am worried about her weight. That might be a driver in my breast feeding woes.

Hope everyone else is doing well. December is officially just around the corner. I hope all of the December moms that have been less active start checking in soon.

@MamaG: so sorry things are feeling overwhelming. I definitely get it! I'm Finding jack to be a much easier newborn, but trying to care for a toddler too (mostly in the emotional sense) is really hard and kind of upsetting for me. I had a horrible time BFing M - I hope the weight is up and things get easier

@MrsF: same here! Juggling 2 kids is rough. We are getting a mothers helper to help entertain B a few times a week.

@MamaG: I'm sorry that it was been such a struggle. Don't feel guilty about not waning to BF. It's not the be all and end all. The number one rule is feed the baby and how best to feed the baby is different for everyone.

I'm not fully at peace with my decision, but I did formula feed this morning. I'm ready to just pump. I'm not sure I'll be able to exclusively feed from pumping on an ongoing basis, but I'm going to try.

I formula fed my first after about 4 days. Logically I know there is nothing wrong with the decision to feed formula, emotionally I'm just not there right now.

I'm also struggling emotionally with the changed relationship with C. I'm not spending the time with her that I once did and I miss her. I know it's temporary and she will be fine, but I certainly feel like I'm neglecting her emotionally these days.

On a really positive note though, I'm down below my pre-pregnancy weight already (thank you GD!) and am wearing jeans today. I haven't worn jeans in about 7 months. My next feat is SHOES! My feet and legs are still slightly swollen, but I will get shoes on comfortably soon. I also have my wedding ring back on. I haven't worn it for about a month now and it's good to have it back.

And thanks for being so supportive everyone. I really do appreciate it.

@snowjewelz: Yes, I'm eating normally and haven't tested my glucose at all. My OB wants me to do a glucose tolerance test and A1C again around 6 weeks post partum. This is mostly since it's my second pregnancy with GD. After my first pregnancy they had me test in the hospital (for 24 hours I think) and that was it.