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@mfa_lady: haha, you know how I roll.

@whiskers: And you know I'm just over here creepin'. Hahaha!

@amorini: I'm new to RLP (just started noticing it a few days ago) but that's what it sounds like to me. I sometimes get it just as you described – laying in a certain position and it's relieved when I switch to something else. Oh the joys!

@Boston terrier mom: I have two boys (3.5 and 2) I sold my double stroller. I normally carry my younger one and my oldest walks. Otherwise sometimes I use a small umbrella stroller. I barely use my travel collection stroller. It's nice but I hate taking strollers everywhere. We recently moved to wagons for outings like the zoo.

@Boston terrier mom: my husband and I both Babywear. I plan to wear number 3 most of the time just like I have with E (#2). When I have better core strength after baby is here I plan to tandem wear. I was doing tandem wearing until they got to be more then 1/3 of my weight. I don't hate strollers, just hate to lugging then around and they take up too much space in my car. I am solo a lot due to DH's schedule for work and school.

@Shantuck: Aaaah! I was exactly the same, total shock. Congratulations. xxxx

@Boston terrier mom: Yes, we decided on the Britax double since we ready have car seat/bases from DD

@Shantuck: congratulations!!!

@Boston terrier mom: I have the britax b-agile double and I really like it. We mostly only use it on walks and rarely lug it places, but it is nice to have for sure. I always figure the resell of it when the oldest outgrows using it will help balance out the up front cost a bit.

@Shantuck: Congrats! I have terrible instinct as well.

@TapDancer: I've had tendinitis/carpal tunnel for years (since high school) and it definitely got worse with the pregnancy. I think it's leveled out some but we'll see. Here's my tips:
- See a chiropractor... Sometimes the pain actually comes from your neck being out of alignment and pushing on the nerve. They can adjust your neck for that and adjust your wrist!
- Get a massage... Again, if you carry stress in your shoulders (i do), then that can put strain on the nerves and make it worse.
- Get a brace... Get two braces: one that's comfortable to sleep in and one for daytime. The daytime one should be really stiff and restrictive and have a metal plate to keep your wrist from moving. In my experience, the position your arm is in at night can make the pain so much worse during the day. As for the daytime brace, I usually can't wear it while I'm typing, but I try to wear it when I'm not at work and especially while I'm driving. It makes me more aware of the non-ergonomic position I put my wrist in all the time.
- Ice... Sometimes all that works is ice. I have a huge smooshy ice pack and some evenings, I sit with it for a good two hours, 20 minutes on, 20 off.
I hope some of that helps you! Not being able to take much pain meds for it has been a serious drag, so I've had to up my prevention game!

Question; for 2nd or more time moms...did you celebrate your first Mother's Day while you were pregnant with your first or wait till the next year when the baby had arrived?
1st time moms in the group...do you plan to celebrate this year or wait?

@TapDancer: I didn't get it while pregnant, but I got it after G was born - and a wrist brace helped a LOT!

@waiting4you: I think my first Mother's Day I got flowers from husband and mother and mil gave me a card.

I'm extremely late to the party but here I am!

Location: Ontario

EDD: October 25th

How far along: 13 weeks 4 days

First child? Second! also have a 15 month old DD

First doctor appointment: I'll just go with next appointment - will be the end of May as I just had my last one on Tuesday.

Who have you told? Everyone knows at work and my parents know but not my In-law's because my DH is too weird to talk about it. Haha

@YouGotMe: welcome! We have a handful of Jan 15 moms on here.

I had joined the Nov boards but got bumped up to Oct 23rd and never came to say hi over here.

How far? 13 w 6 days
Edd: October 23
First drs appt: I didn't have one till 11 weeks, I thought I was 9 weeks though since Ive been bf and haven't had a period in forever.
I've got 2 girls - almost 5 and 2
Symptoms: so tired and naseous though it's getting better. I worked out through my other pregnancies but I just don't have enough energy for everything this go around. Maybe 2nd tri will be better.
@waiting4you: I was due a couple weeks after Mother's Day with my first. We spent the day getting the house and food ready for baby and guests but then my dh surprised me and had booked a prenatal massage and made us a nice dinner while I was there.

@YouGotMe: @Maysprout: Welcome and congrats ladies!

@waiting4you: Not really the same, but I celebrated my first Mother's Day before hubby and I got married so before I was really my son's stepmother. And hubby has already asked Ethan what he and Bean should get me this year. I think it's pretty typical to celebrate when pregnant, isn't it? We don't do anything real over the top.

@waiting4you: I got a few Mom 2 be cards! But didnt focus on me that day! Last year DD was about 5 months old?! So I was definitely celebrated!

@Boston terrier mom: I can't say I don't feel as excited, but this time I think obviously I'm more busy with DD and work so I don't bask in the PG glow too often, but latley at night I've been laying in bed feeling the flutters and talking to baby more and more

@YouGotMe: Welcome! We have a lot of 2 under 2

@FaithFertility: I did not expect to end up with two under two even though it was my plan haha