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@MrsBucky: oh no! That sounds so scary. So happy to hear everything is fine with you and baby and sorry that happened to you.

As for us, DW will be 37 weeks on Monday and she’s now been pregnant longer than with DS (35 weeks) so that’s a milestone for us! It’s funny though because now it feels like she’s overdue since we geared all our plans to the 35 week mark just in case ha! Nursery is ready, car seat installed, bottles washed, hospital bag is packed. Had a growth ultrasound last week which estimated baby is approaching 6lbs and everything was good. Weekly OB appointments now. We got a call for DS to get his ear tubes and adenoids surgery last week as they had a cancellation so that preoccupied us. I was worried she would go into labour that day! But all went well and glad that’s done. Now we are basically waiting...trying to find things to occupy DS but also stay close to home and enjoy the last of the summer. DW is on leave now as well so hoping she gets at least 2 weeks just to be at home (lucky we are in Canada so off for a year) and I will take 4 weeks when baby arrives.

Curious how everyone else is doing as well! Time is flying by!

@MrsBucky: wow good for you for staying calm! We had PPROM with our son and there was bleeding with the water breaking.. I was freaking out but we just had to drive to the hospital and hope it was ok. She could feel him moving on the way which immediately calmed us down and he was fine even being 5 weeks early. That’s helped me so much this pregnancy knowing once we get past a certain point, it will likely be ok. Every extra day means a lot!

@MrsBucky: I'm glad everything is ok!
@ruby26: Do you teach, too? I I just did two days of professional development and getting ready for Monday and feel awful! Not sure how I am going to make it two more weeks!

AFM, I will be 36 weeks tomorrow and my OB wants to induce at 39 weeks. It seems so soon!

@MrsBucky: If went ok, but the other doctor agreed that I should be induced if I don't go into labor naturally. They are concerned that if I go late, I will have an 11 lb baby since DS was nearly 10 and was born his due date. I'm trying to stay optimistic that it could be very different this time around since I've given birth before.

@MrsBucky: Glad everything is ok and baby is still cooking away. I feel you on the second kid, we aren't ready yet! DH painted the room and cleaned the carpet last week. I'm going to start washing clothes and sorting through everything this weekend to see if we need anything. The crib will be in our room for now and our guest bed will be in the babies room.

Had an ultrasound yesterday. Definitely a boy. The tech estimates he's at 6lbs 2oz right now. Going to be big like his brother.

@muffinsmuffins: Wow! You guys are organized. Hopefully she will get to relax at home a couple more weeks while baby grows some more.

@ruby26: How late were you the first time? Having two is starting to freak me out, especially since DS starts kindergarten. I'm just hoping to not be in the hospital for his first day.

@ALV91711: @muffinsmuffins: I am most nervous about the transition to having 2 kids! DS just turned 3 and is in his big boy bed but we are going to try and potty train him over Labor Day weekend. It feels like a big transition before the baby arrives but it will be our last available weekend to really focus on him 100% and should give us a few weeks of practice.

I am scheduled for a c-section on 9/25 (a day before my due date). DS was 10 days late so I keep thinking this baby will stick to the schedule but getting anxious about an early arrival. We got out all the baby stuff from storage and are setting up the house. Sprinkle is in a few weeks and then I'll be able to finish buying any other little things we need. So close

@crazydoglady: Yes! I've been out of teaching for 2 years, but am going back this year (why I decided to start a new job at 38w is a question I'm trying to answer myself!) I'm a special ed teacher. I hope your first day went well! I have 2 weeks of PD and then students start September 4. Luckily DH teaches at the same school, so if I go into labor while at work, we have a plan!
@ALV91711: DD was 8 days late, just barely squeaking in before a scheduled induction. I've since switched drs, and the new ones will let me go all the way to 42w as long as baby is ok (which is honestly fine by me). I hope baby cooperates so you don't miss big brother's first day!
@Bluemasonjar: Best of luck with potty training!

@crazydoglady: I feel like a weakling too. I’m so exhausted and I can never predict what I’ll feel up for! The BH are so much more painful than I remember last time. I feel like it’s too soon to be this useless! I can’t imagine working in a school right now. Props to y’all!

Hey, Sept mamas! We are almost there! How is everyone doing? Feeling ready?

I have an ultrasound today to see if baby is measuring big since my son was 10 lbs on his due date (I posted about this before.) So far, my doctors have been talking about a Sept 4 induction which I am worried about because my first induction SUCKED big time, but I am trying to have faith that it could be different this time.

@crazydoglady: good luck at your ultrasound! Let us know how big they think babe is! September 4 is so close so at least you would have an end date in mind...though I understand your apprehension. Inductions really seem to go either way. DW had a great induction with our first FWIW.

As for us, we had a false alarm for labour a couple days ago which got us excited but then things tapered to nothing. Due date is a week from Monday and we are both getting antsy especially after the other day. Just really want a couple days at home before DS starts school and I feel we are as ready as we can be so time to get going! Still lots of time and I feel it’s still going to happen before the due date. The waiting is A LOT harder the second time around. Just trying to keep busy and distracted and let things happen when they want to. My work is all scheduled clients so I’m trying to keep my schedule light just in case but it’s also like I don’t want to be twiddling my thumbs at work all day long because it’s a nice distraction.

@muffinsmuffins: Looks like baby is measuring 8lbs 6 oz (though I know it is totally an estimate.) They want to see me again next week and decide whether to schedule an induction the next day (8/30) or wait until after the long weekend (9/4.) They are basing it on ready my body is (I think!) I am only 1 cm and softened up a bit, but I am also only 38 weeks as of tomorrow. There's still time for that to change.

I think time will go by fast...its almost the weekend! But I understand the slow crawl of time when you are ready for baby. At what point would your Dr induce?

@coopsmama: I was just wondering about you! Definitely let us know how today goes. I bet your family is really excited for the twins to join you.

@crazydoglady: Our scan wasn't great. Twin a has slipped a bit further so my scheduled c section has been moved to 8/31. I usually go to 41/42 weeks to having a baby (or two) at 37 weeks is shocking to me. I was able to get steroid shots a few weeks ago so hopefully that should help since they will be early term.

8lbs 6oz!! You grow nice big healthy babies! I hope if you are induced you have any easy induction. My second was induced and it was a great labor!

I can't believe it is almost time for the September babies to be here!

@crazydoglady: Sounds like another big one. My dr is estimating this guy will be about 8lbs. DS was 9lbs 5oz, so I'll take that. How are you feeling about the induction?

@muffinsmuffins: Hopefully the time will pass quickly for you. The first week of Sept will keep you busy with the start of school for DS.

@MrsBucky: Hope everything shows ok at the scan and it is just babies position. Let us know how it goes.

@coopsmama: Hope that everything goes good next week. 37 weeks is pretty good for twins?

Went to the OB today and he decided that tomorrow will be my last day of work and not the 31st. I've been so exhausted and achy that he wants me to stay home and rest. DS will still be in daycare for the week, so it will be weird to be home alone so many days. But it will give me time to finish organizing babies room, it is quite the disaster right now.

@MrsBucky: Baby wiggles are good. Hope you have a good week off with your son. Hopefully he doesn't exhaust you.

Our weather is supposed to be a bit cooler over the next week which I am thankful for.

I can't believe we are all getting so close to holding our babies!!!

My c-section is scheduled for 9/25 (the day before my due date). It was the first available date with the OBGYN who delivered DS #1 which is my ideal. I was 9 days late the first time and went into labor while waiting to be called in for my induction so I figured it would be fine.

However, my doctor keeps telling me 50% of women go into labor before their scheduled c-section with baby #2 so I am getting anxious. DH is supposed to travel the week before so we are going to play it by ear and see if I have any progress at my appointments leading up to his departure.

On the other hand being pregnant for another 4 weeks is starting to feel like an eternity. I am so tired and sore from chasing a toddler and working full time (only 3 more weeks until I start leave).

@Bluemasonjar: I know! I hope something opens up with your OB before then.

@ALV91711: Welcome baby Owen!!! Our first baby of the bunch. So glad to hear you are both doing well. Sending thoughts for a good first night and eagerly awaiting your update.

@ALV91711: Oh my goodness! And such a good weight for being nearly a month early! Congratulations! I hope you are able to rest and recover both physically and emotionally.

@crazydoglady: Can you imagine how big he'd be at full term?

I've been having trouble with nose bleeds this summer and the other day noticed some sort of growth. I decided to go to my family doctor today to have it checked out. He couldn't do anything and wanted me to go directly to the ER. So I called DH and asked him to pick up DS from daycare with the assumption I'd see then later.

When I got to the ER I was sent directly to maternity as they won't look at you without a stress test being done first. The nurse had a difficult time finding the heartbeat and when she did you could tell she wasn't too happy. So she got the dr. They did some listening and an ultrasound and were quite concerned. She advised the best option was to get him out asap.

So while they prepped me I called DH so that he could get DS somewhere and get to the hospital. I then called my mom to book a flight out here. Within an hour of all this I was in the OR. I had a great team and before I knew it Owen was out and being checked. DH missed everything and got here just as they were getting ready to move me to recovery. Turns out his umbelical cord was wrapped around his feet quite a few times and that is what was causing the irregular readings on his heart.

Just before I got moved out of recovery my nose started to bleed and has been going on three hours. They finally got their hands on a doctor and are in the process of getting it stopped. Before I get discharged they think they will be able to get a specialist to look at it.

Other than that we are both doing good. Just enjoying some snuggles. DH hung out a while, went and packed a bag for me and then went home to spend the night with DS1. They are going to come up in the morning so the brothers can meet.

Right now I'm looking forward to some sleep.

@ALV91711: welcome Owen! That sounds so scary but I’m glad it seems like everything is ok with mama and baby- keep us posted on the nose bleeds! I’m sort of in denial about how early my own baby might come rest up!