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I have an impending sense of doom about all of this. Well an impending sense of it's never going to get here (due date) but I need it to stay away!!!

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 17

Gender: Team Green still!

Name(s): P. Merlin Anderson for a boy or Z. Preslie Anderson for a girl. The P and Z do stand for real names, we just are not sharing them yet.

Other LOs: 1 DSC who is 2.5, 1 DDC who is also 2.5 and a DDC who is 1.

Current status of baby(ies): Baby is good. Baby also has very strong legs and a giant booty that just about dislocates my belly button anytime it needs a stretch. Oh and I learned baby is ROA yesterday. Hopefully it stays head down and near that position as we get further!

Current status of mama: Ready to tap out. I tripped over my own foot and caught myself so weird and seriously threw out my hip and am having such bad sciatic nerve pain. I crumple if I put any weight at all on my right leg.

Current status of the rest of your family: DH is taking all this hard lol. He has a new ailment everyday and needs some extra loving.

Showers: Shower Janurary 30th!!!

Things left to do: Everything! Clean the house, paint my nursery furniture, take my theory and practical test for nail school. Oh and I have a crap load of things left to make: more bibdanas, burp cloths, more cloth wipes, a baby blanket, a snuggly taggie, nursing pads and whatever else I can manage. Oh and I should pack my bag and wash all the clothes again and prep cloth diapers.

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 27

Gender: Girl

Name: Nora

Other LOs: 0

Current status of baby: She was breech at our 20 week ultrasound but at my 30 week appointment Dr. felt her head down (yay!). We're measuring on track and she likes to kick around a LOT

Current status of mama: I feel really fortunate to be doing really well except for the night time sciatica, but at this point I'm used to it

Current status of the rest of your family: Great - DH is super excited and is getting into the labor prep We've had our first of six birthing classes this week and he seemed to really like it.

Showers: Feb. 22nd (late - eek!)

Things left to do: Clear out the guest bedroom furniture, put together all the furniture we bought, wash clothes, make mobile and a few more burp cloths. We also need to pick a pediatrician!

Thought I'd finally join in....even though we're almost there.

Due/induction/section date: Due date is April 3, but my c-section is scheduled for March 27.

Gender: Boy

Name(s): still up in the air, but we're leaning toward Brandon

Other LOs: 1 DS who is 3 years old

Current status of baby: all is well with baby. He is very active.

Current status of mama: Feeling very BIG, and don't have as much energy anymore, especially with a 3 year-old running around.

Current status of the rest of your family: DH and DS are doing well. I'm just worried how DS will react to a new baby arriving home. He somehow understands that there is a baby in my belly, but not sure if he knows that a real baby will be living with us in a few months.

Showers: no shower this time

Things left to do: pack hospital bag, clean newborn clothes, set up pack n play, and buy a gift from new baby to DS when he visits at the hospital.

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 17

Gender: boy!

Name(s): We are trying to keep it secret until he arrives, but a couple people know. My mom and aunts figured it out at our family Christmas party, but luckily we weren't there and didn't have to answer. Although my mom is pretty convinced she knows it (we haven't confirmed) so she has stopped badgering us about the name. I'm a little annoyed they figured it out, but oh well, they really, really love it, so that's good news I guess!

Other LOs: No human kids, but we have a cat (Jasper, will be 4 in March) and a goldendoodle (Mack, 3.5-he's my profile pic )

Current status of baby(ies): All is well with baby. He moves a lot and is starting to get kinda cramped. We have an ultrasound on Tuesday to check the location of our placenta. It was close to my cervix at my 20 week appointment and they want to make sure it moved. I'm excited to see if he's head down or not. I think he is, but sometimes I get conflicting movements that makes me wonder where he is.

Current status of mama: Pretty well all things considered! I was really run down on Thursday and moving was a chore. It got better yesterday, but I'm sore this morning. It felt like my belly changed a little on Thursday morning and I'm kinda wondering if he dropped down a little bit and that was causing some of my soreness/exhaustion.

Current status of the rest of your family: DH is good. He keeps telling me how he's ready to be done with pregnancy and just have LO here. I think Mack and Jasper are starting to figure out something big is changing. Mack has become much more attached to DH over the past couple months. But he has also become much more tolerant of the 14 month old I watch. He even lets him walk over and pat him on the head! He used to run away. I am really hoping for a smooth transition with them. Luckily they have dealt with me caring for a baby and 4 year old because I bring the kids I babysit over here all the time to see them.

Showers: Next weekend! I'm excited to see my good friends and family. I live out of state, so not only will we be celebrating baby, it will be a good time to catch up!

Things left to do: finish cleaning out the baby's room and put it together. We made awesome progress this week and got rid of some stuff. We bought the paint and the glider last night, so that's exciting! DH will be moving stuff and painting today. We also need to buy a lot of baby stuff, but we are obviously waiting until after our shower. I also want to deep clean our apartment which will be February projects. I think I will wait until the end of February to get our hospital bag together.

@ChopSuey: cool! our kids will have the same birthday. my first LO is a 2011 baby, too.

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 14 OB's date/ March 17 by my date (not that it really matters!)

Gender: Boy!

Name(s): we aren't telling, but we don't even have one picked yet to be honest. We have about 5 we like, but can't really come to a decision.

Other LOs: 1 son- just turned 2 years old.

Current status of baby(ies): he's very active! At this point he's head down, but sunny side up (posterior). I am constantly getting jabbed with a knee in my belly button, but it sounds like they turn fairly often as you get closer to labor.

Current status of mama: I'm having good days and bad days, it varies. Insane amounts of heartburn, C was bald so I give the old wives tale zero merit. I'm constantly worried about my water breaking suddenly, I'll be very relieved when I get a little closer to term. I've been working towards a 5k next Saturday, but am planning on walking/slow jog most of it.

Current status of the rest of your family: C has no clue what's going on. My husband and I are pretty much in denial that it's getting so close, but we are super excited to meet him.

Showers: 2nd baby so no shower- thank goodness!

Things left to do:
Finish setting up my classes for my coworkers to take over once labor starts (I'm planning on working until he arrives)
Set up our son's new dresser
Finish rearranging the toddler room (nursery stays the same)
Sort and wash newborn clothes
Install the infant carseat
Buy gift from baby to big bro
Set up the pack and play in our room
Pack our bags
Organize and clean, clean, clean

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 20

Gender: Girl

Name(s): Undecided on first name, middle name Lee (family name)

Other LOs: DD is 2.5yrs.

Current status of baby(ies): Everything is good! She's measuring in the 75th percentile so curious if she'll be bigger than our other DD.

Current status of mama: Not sleeping well anymore between peeing and my hips, etc. hurting, but otherwise I'm ok. Definitely harder this time around with running after a toddler and carrying her!

Current status of the rest of your family: Going through some major transitions with DD - big girl bed (still not sleeping through the night and made the switch around 6 wks ago!), started at a new school (she's tired and having some major meltdowns at home), etc. so we've all been exhausted. DH has been amazing at trying to handle things as best he can since I'm tired.

Showers: 2nd baby same gender, so no shower.

Things left to do: We are not prepared at all. We have the crib since we switched DD to a big girl bed and I ordered bedding. We haven't pulled out the baby clothes we have, bought anything we need, or brushed up on our birthing exercises (trying not to have epi again). Must.get.started.

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 21

Gender: Girl

Name(s): Ella Paige

Other LOs: 1 DD who will be 19 months in March

Current status of baby(ies): Baby is doing well, last I knew she was head down.

Current status of mama: Ugh everything hurts. I can barely breath. I'm ready to be done.

Current status of the rest of your family: Everyone is doing well!

Showers: No shower

Things left to do: Paint the nursery, put together her crib, buy finishing touches like curtains and maybe something to hang on the wall. Try and get the stains out of some of A's old clothes. Organize clothes/closet/drawers. Probably a million other things.

Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 8th by my midwife's calculations, March 5th by mine!

Gender: Team green!! Strong, strong blue vibes, though

Name(s): Aaron or Cameron if its a boy, Isla or April if its a girl

Other LOs: First baby!

Current status of baby(ies): At 33 wk appointment the baby was head down, measuring right on track (belly was 33cm). Everything seems pretty good, he/she is moving around quite a bit but definitely getting a bit cramped.

Current status of mama: HOT!!!!! It is humid and hot in Sydney, and I can only bear about 2/3 hours outside a day before I start to falter. I've been guzzling water like my life depends on it, and I still feel dehydrated most of the time. Generally feeling pretty good but MASSIVE. Feel like I've doubled in size since 30 weeks.

Current status of the rest of your family: My husband is getting so excited, but I've been on holidays/mat leave since early december and he still has to go in to work every day, which can be tough. I feel like I should be on top of household duties a lot more than I am, but with the heat and my size, I'm finding it hard. But really, we're both just so excited.

Showers: Just yesterday! It was AMAZING - my two besties planned a high tea at a restaurant overlooking Bondi Beach - it was just the best afternoon. I requested only books as gifts, but ended up getting books from everyone and LOTS of other stuff!! Some amazing clothes and wraps and all kinds of little toys. I was VERY overwhelmed - and every time I read through the inscriptions that people have written in the books I cry. I'm just happy I didn't read them all when I got them, it was the first time I'd put on makeup in weeks and I would have ruined it!!

Things left to do: Oh man. Too much. Still need to buy infant car seat and a chair or glider for the nursery. Probably a chest of drawers and a set of bookshelves as well - but we might wait on that. Need to mount and hang the posters and things I've got for the baby's room, wash all the clothes (as well as making sure we have enough of everything). Make a million freezer meals, and start a deep clean of the house!! Pack hospital bag. Now that I've said all that, I'll probably go into labour tomorrow.

We are definitely making progress, I'm mostly just nervous over WHEN this is going to happen. I need a crystal ball. Carseats are done, so we can at least bring him home.

Due/induction/section date:
EDD = March 17 Hopefully sooner!!

Gender:
Boy

Name(s):
Yes, finally, but it's a secret

Other LOs:
Big brother just turned 2.

Current status of baby(ies):
He's head down, but posterior. My doctor said he still has plenty of time to turn, but I'm nervous since big bro had some issues with presentation.

Current status of mama:
I have a small cold, can't sleep, I'm constantly full, heartburn is miserable even with meds- I'm super duper over pregnancy. My husband is asking when I'll tell him I miss being pregnant this time around... I'm thinking never! I've been having occasional migraines, but they seem to stay away when I chug water all day like it's my job. No swelling or carpal tunnel so far, knock on wood!

Current status of the rest of your family:
We are all just so ready to meet this new guy. My husband knows I'm miserable, I'm trying not to make a big deal of it since it's only going to get worse over the next month.

Showers:
None

Things left to do:
Pack hospital bags (started making my list at least)
Finish my lesson plans for work
Finish his name letters for the nursery
Wash baby clothes
Big brother gift
Set up pack & play
Clean, clean, clean

@ScarletBegonia: YES, Cameron is my son #1- I definitely vote for it if you are team blue!!! I am still so happy with this name two years later, it would be awesome to have another one here!