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Happy New Year everyone!!

I cannot believe how quickly this pregnancy has gone 35 weeks yesterday, and I'm getting a little anxious about my to-do list, both for work and in terms of getting organized for lo2! Lo1 was born at 37 and so far I don't have the same complications that made it so that I'd be induced early (low fluid) but I still feel like it could be early this time too, and I want to be ready!

@gentlelunette: I haven't started packing a bag yet, but I started a list; last time I didn't have my bag packed and really regretted that, but I feel like I still need the stuff I have on the list, I don't know how to pack it ahead of time!

Oh and heartburn here too but mostly ok with lots of tums. The worst "surprise" is that I'm having issues with milk and ice cream now. I've switched to Lactaid and coconut based stuff and that's helped. But not fun. And I'm really hoping this gets better when DS arrives. I love my milk and ice cream, and I'm already gluten free so it's just been an adjustment.

@MrsA: Yes to laundry. I need to pick up some free & clear yet and start washing baby girl's clothes.

Are you guys planning on DH's staying with you in the hospital or going home to be with LO's?

@josina: As far as DH staying at the hospital or not, I'm still trying to figure that out. Our csection is scheduled for 8am on 2/14, which means that we have to be there at 6am and that DD would have to stay someone the night prior. I really don't want her to miss Vday at school, so I am going to ask if we can move back the csection by 2 hours so that we can drop her off at school that morning. That would make childcare much easier and then we will have her stay with a friend that evening. All these dang logistics make it difficult and being on a "holiday", even more so.

After the first night, we would probably just have DH stay home with her and drop her off at school and pick her up after.

@josina: we're planning on having my parents stay with lo1 so that dh can stay with me. She's never spent the night without at least one of us though! It'll be at our home though and she's so close to my parents that I hope it'll be okay....

I'm hoping my parents will stay at our house with B and my husband can stay overnight at the hospital. But I do expect he will probably be back and forth a little more this time so that he can help B adjust? We don't have a plan really. Will just see how it goes.

I get acid reflux from just about any food, as well as a too empty stomach. Chocolate is definitely a trigger though, boo. I got a ton of chocolate for Christmas that I'll be saving for post-baby.

I've started thinking about packing a bag but won't actually do it until much later. I am going to start gathering supplies though. I had nothing ready after my son was born and had to go out to target the first day home for maxi pads and nursing tanks...never again haha. I'll probably get an Amazon order together soon.

And we ordered a dresser and glider for the nursery that arrived today!! I can't wait to get them set up and get organized.

@nana87: oh my goodness!! That's on my list of things I need to do! I've just thrown everything into bins haphazardly and now I need to sort! I've made it through a few bins (fortunately mostly newborn and 0-3) but have lots left to go through!

@nana87: @gentlelunette: I was off for nine months with my first so his clothes are really organized through that point...it's all a giant mess from there. For the last six months I've just been tossing the too-small clothes in a corner of his closet. It's out of control. But I'm good on newborn stuff at least!

I was so excited to have the guest room all cleared out but it's covered in stuff again! I washed a lot of baby gear this weekend and now it's being stored in there...it's crazy looking now.

@josina: such beautiful blankets!

We have a ton of bins of DD's clothes as well, but I've been good about keeping them organized. So, if we have a girl, we will be mostly set. There is a 3.5 month difference in birthdays (february vs june), so the weather difference will require some additional clothes, but otherwise, we should be fine.

I just got back from my 34 week appt (34 weeks tomorrow). I'm measuring 32 weeks, but she didn't seem concerned and my weight was the same as two weeks ago. The heartbeat remains in the 150s and baby seems to be head down (although, we are doing a repeat cesarean).

I've been having a lot of Braxton Hicks the last few nights. Not sure it's indicative of anything but it's kind of exciting. Lol.

I have a midwife appointment tomorrow morning and I just realized I haven't pre-registered at the hospital yet. They told me to do that 8 weeks ago. Haha. Guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow morning!

@josina: lovely blankets and cute photobomber! I'm in the process of finishing my second blanket, first one is finished.

@nana87: I should have taken care of our baby clothes while I was still allowed to move around. Oh well, we'll figure something out, they won't have to be naked.

@gentlelunette: always exciting if something is going on. Hope preregistration doesn't take to long.

@gentlelunette: my hospital doesn't even do pre registration! I guess I'm ok with not adding that task to my list.

@MrsA: oh no! But, luckily, they can do a check when you see your OB this afternoon. How far along were you had DD?

Have any of you had to pee in a cup or had any cervical checks yet? I'm 34 weeks and haven't had either of these. I think that it's more odd that I haven't had urine tests this whole time (except first appointment), but then, it's been almost 5 years since we had DD and perhaps I am just forgetting how this all works!

@MrsA: No experience with this but hopefully your OB can help.
@NorthStar: I have to pee in a cup every appointment. I wish they had a better contraption for doing this!! Its practically impossible with a big belly in the way!
First cervical check at 36 weeks. Last time I was already 3-1/2 cm dilated.

@NorthStar: @MrsA: @josina: I have to pee in the cup every dang time too!! every time I think to myself how it's so unsanitary and gross and why isn't there a better way!!!! especially with the big belly in the way!!

@MrsA: I find I get a lot of cramping at night when I'm trying to fall asleep. It's not consistent, but it's this odd sensation of tightening and I get a bit flushed in my face. I can pretty much just ignore it fall asleep and in the morning it's gone. Hopefully your OB can shed some light and out your mind at ease!

No peeing in a cup here, but I do pee on a little PH stick at every appointment. It's definitely getting harder to aim!

I don't think my midwife does cervical checks until later in the game. Last time, they checked me when I was 39+6 and did a stretch and labour started later that day. Don't think they'll do anything prior to that this time either.

Hi everyone. I haven't really posted much but I am still around! Will be 36 weeks on Tuesday and feeling ready to be done. I am at that point where even maternity clothes are feeling tight, ugh! I've gained nearly 35 lbs and get all kinds of bummed out every time I see that scale inching up towards the 160 mark (I never got higher than that with my son but I wouldn't be surprised if I do this time!!)

Baby is a peanut, I was measuring 30 weeks at 33, my midwife isn't worried though and didn't even measure me last time, just felt around and said she's probably around 5 lbs. My son was small so I think I just make small babies! Head is down, locked and loaded!

We got most of the baby stuff out of the basement last weekend and just have a few more things to do, clothes to wash, etc. For the most part we are good. The pack and play is set up in our room and I'm starting to think about getting my son used to the idea of his big boy bed but his crib is still going to be for him if he wants it the next few months. He's been sleeping with us the last week or two cause he has been sick, probably not the best move but I am enjoying our last 1-on-1 cuddles. Starting to feel a little sad he won't be an only child much longer.

I feel fine, just tired and big and had a bad cold around the holidays. Was having bad heartburn for a period there but it's been okay lately. I would LOVE if this baby wants to come a week early or so...although I am also fine with her waiting since the longer I work, the more into spring I can take my leave! Although it's hard to sit all day and concentrate at work at this point, I'd rather just be home!

Hoping this month goes by quickly, we are that much closer to meeting our babies!

@NorthStar: I'm technically supposed to bring pee to each appointment (they give you a cup at your intake appointment) because they want FMU but I think it's disgusting so I always do it when I get there. But I've had to do it at every appointment so far.

@maggierose: I'm growing out of everything too! Dressing for work is basically impossible now. I wore a LOT of leggings this week but I don't have enough dresses/shirts to wear with them so I guess I'll just wear the same four things for the next month....

@MrsA: yeah that definitely sounds different. Everything I feel is so sporadic and usually goes away with lying down. But I'd be a little concerned in your shoes (not a lot or anything - just worth asking). Good luck at your appointment!