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@mrsrain: I had my Sprinkle this past Saturday too, and loved it! It was simple and sweet. Nice lil ode to DD since I haven't really done much for her!

@Loscato: Will do! I'll have to hunt it down first! I'll update the list also once we start having our babies to reflect actual birth dates vs due dates!

@erinbaderin: Fingers crossed he decides to turn soon! My friend's baby was heads up until 37 weeks when she finally decided "okay, I'll head on down". lol

@Mrs D: Go you for being so productive! I haven't done a single thing for DD yet, and I really need to. Everyone around me is like WTF?! Woman! You're going to give birth in like a month. lol I have my list. Just need to get on it (soon).

@Navy_Mommy: I've had a previa since 20 weeks and have been put on pelvic bed rest. We just got the all clear to have sex again and I'm like uh... since we're in the 3rd trimester and all. lol!!!

@Mrs D: I got a belly tightening contraption with DS but unless I was laying down or standing up, it was super uncomfortable! I gave it up after like 2 weeks.

I removed the "Upcoming Appointments" since we all seem to have weekly (or soon-to-be) appointments now. However, if you'd like, I can resume those. Or suggest something else.

Also, I will update the list as our babies arrive with their actual birth dates.

@erinbaderin: So I think the BellyBandit is supposed to help things shrink back down post baby. Help with the extra skin. I have never been "petite" so I need all the help I can get! I gave myself way too many liberties after K was born - I am taking things much more seriously this go around!

I think I am going to go for it and get the Mint Lace one...its just so pretty!

I feel you on the getting anxious part. I am not telling people my actual due date this time around (the "only 10 more days"..."only 9 more days" shit got really annoying last time) so its just been "about X more weeks". Since I may elect to be induced at 39w this time I am at the "only 4 more weeks" stage and holy crap that scared me. I am obviously excited to meet her and cant wait - but crap I am going to have 2 kids in 4-5 weeks! EEEK!

I think we may be officially leaning to Emily Lynn as her name...still to be confirmed but def the front runner!

And I found some nursing bras I want this time (trying to step up my game PP and not just wear nursing tanks and yoga pants for 3 months) but cant stomach the cost. Am I crazy to buy some off Ebay?!?! Great seller with good reviews who claims they are not worn?! I mean I can wash them...and I dont consider bras in the same category as underwear! Ugh...cant decide!!!

@Mrs D: Emily Lynn is so pretty! And yeah, I was thinking "7 weeks, that's lots of time!" but now we're halfway to 6 weeks plus I have a c section scheduled for March 15 which puts me at halfway to 5 weeks plus this damn OB keeps saying things like "We need to make sure this baby is doing ok in there and doesn't need to come out right now" which is making me :shocked:.

I have a friend who worked buys all her bras off of ebay, for what that's worth. She's a larger chested lady and has found that to be the best way to get good bras at a reasonable price. Any brand recommendations? Last time I just wore Target nursing bras but a) I never really loved them and b) they're pretty worn, and Target is gone now so I can't replace them.

@Mrs D: I got a nursing bra from You! Lingerie that I love, I'm actually gonna get another cuz they have a 30% off coupon right now. I wonder if there's a way for me to get my referral link to you without breaking the HB rules, because if you wanted to buy from there and you use my link I get like $15 off my next purchase, haha.

@princessandthebee: Lynn is my middle name too! It's k's also! My mom sisters and I all have it...so I am super partial to it!!

I am partial to March (and also worry I may have a feb baby)...mostly bc then the girls birthstones are sapphire and aquamarine which is a lovely combo! I've had some real crampy contractions - I may talk them up a big at my appt tomorrow and see if they'll check me!!

@Navy_Mommy: oh I'll check them out now!!!

I can't believe I'm actually due in less than a month. I don't care if it's February or March as long as it isn't February 24 (I don't want to share my birthday) or before February 20 (I don't need another Aquarius in the house, Oliver is enough of a challenge for me (I only sort if buy into astrology though, lol)).

Ordered all the stuff on my amazon registry today. Pulled out the newborn sized clothes and 0-3 month stuff. Once the closet organizers get here I'll wash it and put it away and we'll be good to go.

All that's left is to gather some home birth supplies and I need a pack of newborn diapers. We cloth diaper, but not till the meconium passes.

@Mrs D: most of them don't have under wires. It's in the description.

@Navy_Mommy: wow...they looked like underwires...I'll go back and check!!!

@momtimes3: thinking of you! Hang in there!!!

@Alivoo01: thanks for updating! Can't wait to see some births in there soon!

@Mrs D: I'd just get the carrier you want and not worry about a neutral - I got really bored of my navy moby! Emily Lynn is so cute!

I would guess I might have a February baby, but I hope for a march one as I am SO NOT READY! But I have been having a lot of BH's and they are getting more frequent and more painful each day. I keep telling myself that doesn't mean anything and plenty of women have them for months, but they freak me out as I didn't have any with LO1! I have to register with a new GP in my new area on Monday, so hoping they can get me set up with a midwife mega quickly!

@momtimes3: Thinking of you and wishing you lots of luck!

@Navy_Mommy: Yea, my hubby's birthday is March 4 and I'm due March 6th, I think he'd rather not share but either he way, he's like, there won't be much happening for my birthday with a LO born so close anyway! I plan on celebrating his early this year. Just in case we are in the hospital!

@Mrs D: Right! They just aren't super accurate!
@Bubbles: Same, more BH contractions this time make me think that baby is coming earlier because I didn't have any last time! I could definitely use all of Feb for prepping!
@erinbaderin: My plan is to take pictures this weekend and then I can post! Glad you got to the closet, knowing that there are things for baby to wear makes me feel much less stressed. Blankets and swaddles all washed too.
EXACTLY on the big baby thing, my pushed out two almost 10 pounders (second and third kids), I just want a chance! Now if I'm passing 40 weeks then I'm much happier to talk induction...

@erinbaderin: WOW! It's amazing what the body can do.

@Alivoo01: That is exactly how my BH contractions feel! This week I started having more "real-ish" ones...mild/moderate cramping...I did not miss this last time! Ugh!

@erinbaderin: ouch....just ouch!!!!! Imagine the ring of fire with that baby!!!!

Had my appointment this morning - which was great bc last night I was having an awful pain and think I may have called the Dr line if I hadnt had something lined up. Anyways - appointment was good - boring! Next week (36w) she'll check me and run the GBS test...will be interesting to see the results of both.

As for the pain...just FYI in case you ladies experience it. It was a sharp cramp (kind of like the kind you get when you chug too much water too quickly) that would go away if I laid down but literally had me in tears. Anyways - Dr said given it was on my left side it was likely related to gas/bowel discomfort...sure enough I had some serious bathroom issues this morning...so ya - in case you ladies feel it...stick close to the toilet! Sorry...TMI...but well we do that here on HB...

@momtimes3: I got mine on Tuesday. DH and everyone else got it last time around, so I think all our bases are covered.

@Mrs D: yikes! Thanks for the heads
up!

@Navy_Mommy: I was nearly induced in my birthday with DD! High bp and some protein in my urine. Instead I had her exactly a week later, naturally. Whew!

@momtimes3: I got mine at my 30 week appointment.

@momtimes3: I get mine at 36w!!

@Navy_Mommy: The arrows and the hedgehogs! So adorable! Maybe this weekend I'll go to the fabric store - I really want to make a blanket for the new baby but I haven't made time.

@Alivoo01: That's what I get too - I've been assuming they're BH just because they don't feel like kicks. I didn't get them very often the first time but this time they're more frequent.

@momtimes3: It's interesting, I see a lot of talk about the TDAP booster but I don't really think it's a thing in Canada - nobody has ever mentioned it to me with either pregnancy.

Discovered today that a gift certificate I got for Christmas that was supposed to be for Kindle books is only good on Amazon.com (why aren't they transferrable? Who knows?) so I broke down and ordered the Tula I've been wanting for months and had it shipped to my parents, who are on vacation in Florida. I totally don't need it, but I'm excited!

@Mrs D: I didn't have any BH with DS so all this contraction stuff is new news to me!!

And oh my on the pain, but glad (not really??) it was just bowel movement so it went away and not something more severe!!

@momtimes3: My nurse gave me the shot a couple weeks ago.

@Mrs D: Right?! I still have a relatively "easy" pregnancy compared to some stories I hear, but compared to DS's. Oh man. This one's rough!

@Loscato: I got one last pregnancy and asked the nurse the same thing! She said each pregnancy needs its own booster.