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@babypugs: we have had nights like this. Try holding her for 15-20 mins once dead asleep before putting her down. If that doesn't work DH sleeps with her on his chest. She also will sleep on the bed right next to me. Which we aren't comfortable with but I needed some sleep. I hope she isn't in pain either!

Totally had DD1 sleep on my chest and next to me... DD2 can be put down as long as she isn't gassy!

@babypugs: DH can somewhat. He says it is better then nothing. I can't cause I am a stomach sleeper so sleeping on my back just doesn't happen. Which is why I will lay with her on the bed next to me. But I don't sleep good cause I am worried about her moving and pressing up against a pillow or something.
Friends lent us a bassinet thing that goes on top of our bed but she doesn't like it. Even if I keep my hand on her chest so she feels me.

@sunnyday: I haven't tried that yet, thanks!

@Smurfette: Haha, I totally had that last time! I swear I bought every sleep device known to man.

@snowjewelz: I'm a super light sleeper too-- might work!

@Smurfette: @snowjewelz: @babypugs: Awww I'm sorry you ladies are all struggling with newborn sleep! The sleep deprivation must be so hard. I hope you all find the right solutions for you and your babes! It's kind of making me wonder if I'd rather keep my 39 weeks uncomfortable and insomnia filled sleep or have this baby out!

Anyone still hanging out pregnant with me? Just hit 39 weeks today and for the past week have had less BHs and contractions than the 2 weeks prior. Go figure!

@IRunForFun: I still prefer for baby to be outside my body, 100%!

@IRunForFun: I'm still with you. 40 weeks tomorrow. Haven't had many BHs or contractions. I am just hanging out with my 2 year old while it is just the 3 of us. The third trimester has never bothered me. I would have two to avoid the first trimester.

I'm still hanging in here too! 38 weeks yesterday, so I'm guessing I have about 7-10 more days, maybe longer. DD was 5 days early so I'm hoping for something like that but trying to keep busy and not think about it too much. I'm uncomfortable and don't sleep well but I'm not really having contractions or any signs or labor so I'm not getting my hopes up for anything sooner. I certainly hope I don't have a February baby though

@Mrs. Toad: @Peasinapod: @emilye519: @ruby26: Glad to have some companions!!

@ruby26: 41 weeks!! I hope it's your turn soon!!!

@snowjewelz: Ha, good to hear!

@babypugs: Haha that's so interesting that you had fewer contractions leading up to the birth considering how much you were dilating without even realizing!

@Mrs. Toad: @Peasinapod: @ruby26: @IRunForFun: Hang in there! The lack of sleep is worth it that's for sure.
@Mrs. Toad: I hope you can find someone to watch LO during labor so you don't have to take him with you.

@Peasinapod: I'm with you, as someone who is anxious and extremely impatient by nature, the unknown of labor is killing me! If I just knew when it would happen I could relax till then! Haha.

I have been trying a few things to hopefully help get my body ready, including drinking RRL tea, inserting evening primrose oil at night, sex a few times, spending time on the exercise ball, etc. Who knows if any of it will make a difference.

@Mrs. Toad: @Peasinapod: DD1 is almost 4, but she has done fantastic with the transition. She is still in school during the week but the weekends wants to help, and yes is watching more TV but we (DH and I) are still each spending time with her when we can. DH took her to gymnastics on Sat morning and then ran a baby errand. Let her pick out the item for baby sister. Now when DH starts back traveling in Feb and I am by myself with both girls got four days at a time, it might be a different story. But now we take turns doing bath/stories with her like we did before. She really has amazed me!

@Mrs. Toad: When is your induction scheduled for now?

I'll be 39+3 tomorrow and have a midwife appt in the morning. At my last appt she mentioned she may want to check my cervix this time and I can't decide whether I'll decline or have her do it. I'm worried there will be no progress at all and I'll get discouraged, even though logically I know it doesn't mean much. On the other hand, part of me wonders if an aggressive check could help move things along. I'm having consistent, mild contractions pretty much every night from about 7 to 11 and then they die off when I lay down for bed. Super annoying.

@IRunForFun: Currently the 28th, which is 41+5. I just want to move it one day later. I will probably let them check the cervix on Thursday at 40+3. I will also have to schedule a non stress test for Monday if I haven't gone into labor.

@madger: how are you feeling? its good that you're in the mindset of late baby!

@madger: Good luck. Hope you are still feeling well.

@snowjewelz: Haha I know right??

I didn't do the cervical check today. I mentioned it to DH last night and he had a surprisingly strong opinion on not getting checked. He said everything he's heard indicates it doesn't mean much and he'd rather not have something like that jumpstart labor when baby isn't overdue yet. I was shocked he really cared about it but respect his perspective. Everything was normal at the appointment - BP and heart rate etc. I do have a scan tomorrow with MFM but the midwife said if everything continues to look good I can go to 42 weeks, which would be Feb. 5th.

These January babies are taking their sweet time! I don't go back to the midwife until Friday - I'll be 38+6. I'm going to ask about what their protocol is for post-term and induction, but I'm trying to hang in there and not get impatient. But it's soooo hard. Mostly I'm just uncomfortable at work, but don't want to save the days for maternity leave

For those with an older lo, did you get a gift from the baby for lo1? I've seen it recommended but DD just had a birthday last weekend and Christmas and Hanukkah last month so I feel like she's been getting so many gifts lately, but I want to make this transition smooth for her so idk. Any advice on how to make her more excited/comfortable?

@emilye519: I have a 2.5 year old. Haven't gotten her a gift from the baby.. But a few ppl have suggested I should. I'm just not sure she'd get it and honestly she's not that in to most toys so I'm not sure it would help. I'm pretty nervous about the transition for her from being only child / centre of her parents universe....

@IRunForFun: the 5th is a great bday(mine)! But I really hope you don't go till 42 weeks, that sounds miserable.
@emilye519: we didn't do a gift. She was already excited about baby sister coming. We just played up she was a big girl and let her help as much as she wants too. DH and her have a thing about piggies(toes) so he made sure to show her the baby's and she loved how small they were.