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@avivoca: Get that crap out of here. Don't people know better than to mess with VERY pregnant women?! (Sadly, I know the answer is no. No, they don't know that.)

@mfa_lady: I said, "So last time I ran this, I got in trouble for the logo not being there and this time, you all are upset because you think it's too big? This is the same size we always run it and our logo is always in the same spot at the same size." Just ridiculous.

Really looking forward to 5:00 on friday. I might even leave early if I have the comp time.

Ladies!!! This week is my last shot. No more shots after this. That means baby O could come sooner then I planned on. ::cue panic here:: My DH is like well it is fine, everything will be just fine.

I have had a LOT of movement so far today - big toe stretching curls under the rib cage, pokes down low, lots of slow rolls and wiggles, visibly responding to touch - more than I've had in a few weeks. Is this something that happens towards the end?

(Not complaining, especially as I've had a lot of movement scares this pregnancy because of the anterior placenta and location of baby - just a change!)

@jaguar: I think some of it is where they're sitting in your belly. I can feel him some more days than others. He made me lol yesterday. I absentmindedly started drumming on my belly and I must have startled him bc I've never felt him jump and startle that much before, poor lil guy, his mom already laughing at him.

@MrsRcCar: Popping in to say you look great and that I'm so happy for you.

@jaguar: I have been feeling lots more movement this week as well (I'm 36 weeks) - very squirmy in there! Thought it was supposed to be the opposite, but I'll take it

@avivoca: @TapDancer: Glad it's not just me! I never had this with G, but then, we never got this far along. I'm a whole week over when I had her!

Just had my last OB visit! Baby is still measuring huge (3.8kg est at 37+5) so with margin of error, I could be looking at a 4kg baby!

He did a manual check and baby is super engaged, cervix completely effaced and I'm at 3cm. He also did a membrane sweep.. uncomfy but not too bad.

We go in on Friday morning - break the waters, get the drip in, and get this show on the road! Now to decide whether we do the epi immediately or do some labouring first. He reckons I'll go super fast this time, so I'm starting to lean towards it... decisions, decisions!

@jaguar: wow! So exciting!

@jaguar: Eeeed! I always request the epi early because it can take them forever to be available and I'd rather have it early than late.

@whiskers: Woke up to pee and can't sleep either! Somehow I managed a full 10-11 day at the office today. I don't have too move around too much and it was mostly meetings led by others. Still I fell asleep by 8:30 but now I'm wide awake.

One more day like today, then two days of just work time, no meetings (can work at home part days with my feet up)....and then it will be Saturday and my due date!!!

I suppose I will have to go to work next Monday if baby isn't ready still! I don't have my head around baby coming late yet... Tomorrow morning I have a BPP/'NST and cervical check so I'm hoping for some sign!

@jaguar: So excited for you!!

@mfa_lady: I would just assume she is going through a growth spurt and extra sleepy in there. I'd go eat some ice cream.

@whiskers: @MrsRcCar: Thanks, guys. I drank some sugary drinks with lunch and she's been wiggling around a little more. Thanks for the reassurance!

I've been up at 3am because of pregnancy insomnia, this darned cough that won't leave me, and just general random energy. I won't miss this, let me tell you. Even newborn sleep when you're just so tired all the time, that would be better than this!

Since yesterday's sweep, I had a bunch of brown tinged mucus and the odd cramp, but it's died down since then. I was kind of hoping it might take off on its own so I could avoid tomorrow morning, haha... but this is one stubborn baby I'm baking here!

I am having a baby TOMORROW. ermagerd.

Now.... back to my random 5am cleaning spree. A load of washing and a clean kitchen... so random.

@jaguar: I have been debating this same scenario in my head. I'm definitely open to an epidural, but unsure if I'm supposed to request it immediately when I get to the hospital (of course, depends on the situation and how fast/far things have progressed by then) or wait a bit. Am I supposed to go as far as I can and then get the meds, or get the relief right away? Will be interested to hear how it goes for you! Can't believe it's tomorrow after all you've been through with this little (big) one. EEEK!

@jaguar: Best of luck tomorrow!

@avivoca: Interesting, thanks! I'm going to ask my OB about it at my next appt. Would be good to have a general rule of thumb to consider...

@jaguar: Love that! A zen/go with the flow attitude is my philosophy as well. I'm not particularly dead-set on any way I'd like labor to go (except for a healthy outcome!). At first that made me really nervous, but I feel more comfortable after a few convos with my OB/midwife about it and I trust them to guide me through decisions along the way. I think you're right, as long as they know I'm definitely open to an epidural, we'll just see how things go.

I had my 36 week appointment yesterday - baby is head down and ready to rock n' roll. Stretching his legs and poking me a TON on the right side Still have four weeks until my due date though, so although I'm anxious/excited, he's more than welcome to keep cooking in there....

@whiskers: Ah yes, good point. I definitely don't want to wait until I'm desperate for it and then have it take another hour to show up. Better to ask and then reserve the right to change my mind once it arrives. Love the A/C analogy

We're officially home and settling in! That first shower at home was just glorious. The toddler is doing his best to ignore the baby. Hoping we have some brother bonding later this week. I'm feeling better after surgery than last time, although still lots of pain. Need to keep on top of the pain meds. Hoping tonight goes well.