Hellobee Boards Topic: March 2014 - in the home stretch!

Hellobee Boards Topic: March 2014 - in the home stretch! https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:25:24 +0000 lemondrop on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1398095 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 13:09:58 +0000 lemondrop 1398095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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! catomd00 on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1397500 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:40:00 +0000 catomd00 1397500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Can't believe how close it's getting! Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 5 Gender: girl (at least she better still be a girl with all the pink we've got going on!) Name(s): None, we really need to get on this! Other LOs: None, first time momma! Current status of baby(ies):All is well. Current status of mama: I can't complain too much but I am exhausted, nauseous again at least once a day most days and my back hurts more often then not. I'm just kind of over lugging this baby around! Current status of the rest of your family: DH is super excited! Showers: My MIL threw me a wonderful shower last month and we got lots of fun things for baby! Things left to do: Hang up our nursery wall decor, pack hospital bags, install car seat, figure out our day care situation when I go back to work in mid June. ScarletBegonia on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1393003 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 01:16:18 +0000 ScarletBegonia 1393003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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. Mrs. Champagne on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1392222 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 13:32:23 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1392222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ guys, we are due NEXT MONTH! crazy! Bao on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1374640 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:05:46 +0000 Bao 1374640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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. Mrsjets on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1362147 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:06:32 +0000 Mrsjets 1362147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 1 - 34.5 weeks Gender: Girl Name(s): We are still undecided on her first name but her 2 middle names will be Elizabeth Jean (after DHs Grandma and my Mom). DS also has 2 middle names - we couldn't honor one family without honoring the other. Other LOs: DS is 20 months Current status of baby(ies): She is very low and in position. I had my strepB test and was checked this morning and am dilated 1cm. Current status of mama: up 29 lbs and feeling it. I have round ligament pain, restless leg syndrome, heartburn and of course back/neck pain. I'm trying to stay positive since this will most likely be my last pregnancy but I can't help but look forward to the end. Current status of the rest of your family: DS is kinda clueless - I wish I was better able to prepare him. DH has been great about taking DS off my hands so I can rest. Showers: 2nd baby so no shower. We have all our gear and I have 6 big boxes of new and hand me down clothes. Things left to do: Paint nursery - (but she will sleep in our room for at least 6 months) Clean out nursery closet (it was our office which has moved to the rec room) Wash and organize clothes, blankets, towels, ect Buy PP supplies Pack hospital bag Install infant seat Stock pantry/freezer Bring up and wash swing/bouncer/ect from basement Get waxed Buy DS a big brother shirt/present tipperella on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1361793 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:08:06 +0000 tipperella 1361793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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. futuremama on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358584 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:23:47 +0000 futuremama 1358584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 28 Gender: girl Name(s): Nora, haven't decided on a middle name yet Other LOs: none, except for our 3 year old mutt Current status of baby(ies): she's very active. a little on the big side (both me and her) Current status of mama: having lots of aches and pains. My pelvis feels like it might crack in half when I first stand up, and I've been suffering from some insomnia. Current status of the rest of your family: DH has been wonderful about all of my projects that I want to get done before she arrives (both baby-related and non-baby-related) Showers: Having 3! First one is next Sunday! Things left to do: Assemble dresser and organize the nursery some more. Complete our classes at the hospital. Mentally prepare! lemondrop on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358513 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:26:05 +0000 lemondrop 1358513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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 MrsRcCar on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358461 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:44:38 +0000 MrsRcCar 1358461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 14 Gender: Boy Name(s): Elliot Cole Other LOs: N is 15 months old. Current status of baby(ies): all is well with little E. Current status of mama: I am defiantly a lot more sore this time. Also I am so tired this time around. I am sure most of it has to do with my iron anemia problem. I just take it easy when I can. Hard to do chasing N around. Current status of the rest of your family: DH is being a lot more helpful this time around. I think he is seeing me struggle a lot more this time. N and DH love to play together. N still wants me for all bed time related things, but DH is taking over a lot of other routine things so the transition will be smoother I hope. Showers: 2nd baby same gender, so no shower or sprinkle. Things left to do: clean our room up to make room for a bassinet for E. I need to pull the newborn and 3 month clothes down from storage, purchase some diapers, pack my hospital bag, Re-install the car seat in my car. DisneyBee on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358214 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:19:48 +0000 DisneyBee 1358214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @ChopSuey: cool! our kids will have the same birthday. my first LO is a 2011 baby, too. chopsuey on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358146 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:09:24 +0000 chopsuey 1358146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm done having babies, but popped in to be nosy and say hi! I'm a march 2011 mama :P @DisneyBee: my DD's birthday is 3/27!! It's a great day to have a baby! :) bookwormmama on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358128 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:55:57 +0000 bookwormmama 1358128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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 :happy: ) 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. Mrs. Champagne on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1358093 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:08:42 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1358093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ fun! Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 19 Gender: boy! Name(s): i shared in the gold thread! Other LOs: just two dogs! Current status of baby(ies): Everything is good! Next appointment is next Friday. Current status of mama: My back is killing me :( Other than that, not too bad other than low BP making me feel crappy occasionally. Current status of the rest of your family: DH has been great :) He has a HUGE HUGE HUGE test on March 14th for work that he cannot miss. So hoping baby stays in until then :) Showers: Had one at the end of December when we were visiting family. Got some things we registered for, and a LOT of clothes! Things left to do: hang pictures in the nursery, wash all the clothes, pack a bag for the hospital, learn how to care for a newborn (!), figure out what kind of things to buy that I will need for recovery! And probably lots more that I'm forgetting! DisneyBee on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1357947 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:13:33 +0000 DisneyBee 1357947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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. MamaChin on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1357779 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:19:37 +0000 MamaChin 1357779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 17 Gender: Girl Name: Emily Other LOs: DS is 14 months Current status of baby: She's happy and active, measuring on track and head down. Current status of mama: I feel HUGE and have 2 months to go! And the sciatica this time is horrendous, I feel it with every movement I make. Current status of the rest of your family: Everyone is excited, LO is too young to know what's happening so I am worried about his reaction. Showers: No shower since the kids are so close in age. Things left to do: Super important is pack hospital bag, wash clothes and sheets for travel crib, sterilize pump parts and bottles. Later stuff: get crib, mattress, dresser for when she's ready to sleep in her room, which right now is the garage waiting to be converted. Poor second child, everything is just the bare minimum as I am running after a one year old all day. She'll be rich in love though!! fussygal on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1357752 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:58:57 +0000 fussygal 1357752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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 :P 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! Dandelion on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1357642 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:38:17 +0000 Dandelion 1357642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Due/induction/section date: due April 6 but section on March 30 (if bot sooner) Gender: boy Name(s):Matthew Other LOs: DS who is 6 Current status of baby(ies): hes doing great. Has the hiccups right this minute though. Current status of mama: dealing with GD, pelvis issues and just general paranoia. Also i have a cold and ear infection. Current status of the rest of your family: everyone else is fine. We are all anxious about the turnout of this pregnancy although we are pretty confident. Just guarded. Showers: no shower Things left to do: buy car seat and get pnp and other items out of storage at my parents house. Also pack hospital bag. anonysquire on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1357628 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:24:25 +0000 anonysquire 1357628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 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. [attach=1857/14/mzkp9a.600x315.roaFotosearch_COG12049.jpg] prettylizy on "March 2014 - in the home stretch!" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/march-2014-in-the-home-stretch#post-1357613 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:10:17 +0000 prettylizy 1357613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Okay ladies, we're getting to the end some thought it would be fun to do a round up! Due/induction/section date: EDD = March 14 Gender: unknown, team green Name(s): top secret until LO arrives Other LOs: 1 DD who turns 2 in March Current status of baby(ies): all is well with baby, though s/he MIGHT be breach, it's still early enough to flip him/her. I've been doing lots of inversions. Current status of mama: so sore. My back and pelvic bones ache all the time. Chiro and massage help a ton though. Current status of the rest of your family: DH and DD are doing great. He's been a super great help taking on more with DD. Showers: 2nd baby so no shower this time Things left to do: clean out the nursery that has become our junk room and sort though our newborn clothes. Pack our bags for the hospital too, though we still have lots of time left.