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@petitenoisette: Neither DH or I have maternity/paternity leave, so we're saving up vacation time for when the baby is born. If we do anything babymoonish, it'll have to be a long weekend within driving distance (which we're used to, because he never had vacation time until this past year)

@petitenoisette: that Christmas present for your husband sounds so fun! As does your annual VT trip!

@theotherstark: Have an amazing time on your trip! I am sure it will be beautiful.

We're doing a weekend away in Boston in November for a mini-babymoon. Neither I or DH has ever been so I am excited and just starting to plan now.

So I did a good amount of lifting on Saturday before and after our yard sale. I didn't lift anything that was a serious strain (a co-worker and her husband came over to help w/ the heaviest items) but it was still a lot of lifting and carrying over the course of the day. We had to get everything set up and then we had to take what didn't sell to Goodwill and the construction salvage place. Anyway, I was sore at the end of the day, particularly in my pelvic floor, and it's now 3 days later and I'm still sore. I hope I didn't do any serious damage. Any thoughts? Will this pain go away? I'm kicking myself for not asking the midwife yesterday. I'll note that I did lift everything safely, bending at the knees instead of leaning over, not that I can really lean over very far anymore.

@dominobee: I agree with @petitenoisette that you’re probably fine, just overdid it. Each time as I’ve gotten bigger and farther along my muscles seem to hurt more with less exertion. Probably good to take it easy if you can, especially with twins! I wouldn’t hesitate to call your midwife if you have any concerns though!

@Honeydew: thank you for the recs!!

@LadyDi: thank you!

And I hope no one got the wrong idea. Ha. We had planned this family trip since before we knew I was pregnant Not specifically a ‘babymoon’ or whatever. Just happened to work out that way, although we were trying so we picked a place with no Zika.

@dominobee: I am sure you are fine! I’ve found that I stay sore a bit longer these days, too. And since the babies are getting heavier on your muscles and ligaments, everything is getting a bit more strained. Just try to take it easy, and remember to drink lots of water.

Oof... anybody else's skin hurt? I'm just stretching soooo fast with these two little guys. It feels so so tight. I moisturize with apricot oil on the regular but it's still so uncomfortable. I can't believe I still have 4 months of growth ahead of me (exactly 4 months from my due date today!) Of course I do hope they stay in as long as possible but OOF.

@dominobee: Oh man, I bet you’re stretching so quickly! I use Earth Mama body butter on my belly, and I love it. I figure stretch marks will come if they come, but I do think it makes my skin feel not as tight/more supple. I think last pregnancy I used the Burt’s Bees belly cream? I personally tend to like creams over oils, though.

@Tionn3: Dang, I’m really sorry to hear that. Wishing you and the little one the best.

@Tionn3: I'm sorry you've had such a stressful thing happen! It seems so early to have to worry about things like cholestasis. But hopefully it's good that if it is that, they know about it so early so you can be followed closely.

Yesterday took the 1 hr glucose test. Got a call this morning and I guess my levels were slightly elevated. Boo. Gotta go back for the 3 hr test.

Probably shouldn't have scheduled it so close to my husband and I's birthdays. I ate so many cupcakes and cake this week. Oops.

And I just bought a brownie for later Feel super guilty.

@Honeydew: I had the same thing happen the first time. Good luck on the 3 hour, I won't lie, I found it to be a real doozy. Make sure to bring stuff to distract you, including headphones.

@Honeydew: I failed the first time with my son too. Passed the 3 hour just fine but it was awful. Kept myself busy with a book/iPad with some shows. When is yours scheduled for?

@MaryM: mine is 10/31 and I’ll be two days shy of 28w. They say between 24-28w I believe.

@MaryM: it does seem kinda late to me too! I’m also getting the TDap shot at that appointment. Should be lots of fun

@MaryM: I don’t know what the timing of the TDap usually is. I feel like it was later with my other two but she said it would be the next appt so who knows!

Soooo I don’t think my pelvic pain is entirely related to carrying stuff last weekend because it’s still persisting and getting worse. I think it’s just these two babies weighing down on my pelvic floor. A woman in my birth class suggested a belly band but I didn’t ask her what brand she likes. Any recommendations?

@bushelandapeck: I did leave a message for the midwife just to let her know about the pain and see if it's normal and if there's anything I can do about it. It's really bad. I'm having a hard time even moving around a whole lot.

@dominobee: Sorry to hear you are still having pelvic pains, I hope it gets better soon. This is the maternity belt I use https://smile.amazon.com/AZMED-Maternity-Breathable-Abdominal-Support/dp/B0113WE0QS/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1508775234&sr=8-5&keywords=maternity+band

I have also seen some people recommending this as well: https://smile.amazon.com/Maternity-Belt-NEOtech-Pregnancy-Support/dp/B01GO2Q2YA/ref=sr_1_15_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1508775234&sr=8-15&keywords=maternity%2Bband&th=1