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@lamariniere: I know! I haven't had my shower yet, so i don't have much, aside from the crib and dresser, but i feel like i have plenty of time. And now i keep thinking, wait, do i?! yay for transitioning your LO to a big boy bed! was it tough?

@mrsdoily: Glad you and baby are ok! With my last pregnancy I was 2cm dilated around 36 weeks, and delivered at 39 weeks, so that's ok. At least you have a head start! Did they say what the fluid was? I started leaking something (also thought it was amniotic fluid) just 3 days before giving birth, but they just said it was cervical fluid.

@mrsdoily: wow, how scary! Glad to hear it was nothing!

I had an u/s today before my doc appt. At 32+2 LO is 4lbs 4oz, which is the 67th pct, and the tech was able to confirm it is indeed DD2. And at the doc appt I learned I gained 2lbs in the past 2wks, so yay for me for finally putting some weight on the board.

UPDATE: The abnormalities are still on his heart. However, structurally and functionally his heart is normal. So the pediatric said that he really is not concerned anymore. He said if his heart had some structural or functional abnormalities as well, he would be worried, but because everything is working as it should, it's most likely just one of those rare abnormalities that are actually nothing to worry about. After E is born and before we go home, he will get an EKG and another ECG to make sure everything is still firing and working as it should, but the Dr. said that it's a better safe than sorry procedure. So that actually takes a huge load off of my mind! If he's not worried, and is nationally renowned at what he does, then I'm not going to worry either (or try anyways!)

Growth-wise, he's actually measuring two days ahead! He's about 5.8 pounds and his head is firmly down in my pelvis. He's locked and loaded apparently, so hopefully he stays that way until the end! I also had the perfect amount of fluid, so no worries there! I also finished scheduling all my appointments (including my induction appt), so they are all in place! So crazy that the end is getting this close!

@mrsdoily: and yes the end seems soooo close....it feels trippy to say that i will get to meet my son next month...ahhh...cray cray...

@MrsCastro: If I haven't gone on my own before my due date, it will be the night of the 29th. They won't let me go past 42 weeks, but it has to be past 41, so I picked then. Hopefully I won't have to use it!

@mrsmate: great to hear baby has been putting on weight all along, even if you haven't!

@lamariniere: Ha, I'm conflicted. I love getting to see my baby so much but I long for a problem free pregnancy where monitoring wasn't necessary!

And seriously, time is flying!!! I'm getting so anxious about wrapping everything up at work and getting organized for leave... I can't believe how fast the months are flying and how soon we will have our babies in our arms!!

@mrsdoily: So good to hear about your LO's heart-- what a relief! It does seem so crazy that we're all getting so close to the end of these pregnancies, too.

I had an ultrasound yesterday to check whether my marginal previa had moved and, sure enough, it had! That was a relief, because I was worried about having to schedule a c-section and/or worry about bleeding like crazy if I went into labor on my own. We were able to see baby girl's profile (and watch her smack her lips-- OMG ADORABLE), hands, feet, and belly, and everything looks great-- she's head down, so I feel like I can better distinguish exactly *which* body parts (usually her butt) she's jamming up into my ribs.

The next time I'll see my doctor is next week, then I think we're going to an every-other-week schedule. I've completed my pre-registration at the hospital...eek! This is all happening REALLY soon!

@Jaypegs: Yes! It totally feels more real with every week that passes (funny how that works, right? ). We have all the nursery furniture and stuff set up (I'm suspicious that the cat is using the changing pad as a bed, but I haven't caught him in the act just yet), and I've washed most of her clothes. I'm making the list of stuff to pack in the hospital go-bag, and we're more than halfway through with our childbirth prep class (the third of four sessions is tonight, and we've also done the pain management/anesthesia and breastfeeding ones). I'm a little apprehensive about getting my maternity leave finalized because our HR woman doesn't know jack about how it works, but I'm only planning to be at work until 12/6 (2 weeks before my due date).

With just over five weeks until my due date, it feels like time is absolutely flying by!

I feel like my body is really slowing down at this point. Unfortunately, I am much more sedentary with this pregnancy than with my first, so when I do get out and about and walk for a few hours, I am soooo tired and achy by the end of it and feel like a pregnant lady.

As for baby prep, I finally ordered the last of the gear I felt like we needed, but of course missed the delivery when I was out this morning, so I'll have to get my DH to go pick it up at the post office. I washed all of DD's new clothes and put them away, so that was exciting. Seriously, I was squealing over these adorable itty bitty socks I found a few weeks ago. The last gear thing is a pump/bottles. I know my hospital rents pumps, so I think I'm going to go that route, but since I managed to EBF my son, I kind of want to wait to see how it goes before renting a pump and buying bottles. The bad thing about living here is that you can't really just run out to a store like target or BRU for one stop baby shopping if you suddenly feel like you need a bunch of unexpected baby things. I'm hoping we've prepped enough!

@jaypegs: I have my group B strep at my 37 week appointment, so in 2 weeks. I was negative the first time around, but I have no idea if this is something you can acquire between pregnancies?

@sosaysmegan: I've been thinking about the hospital bag too! I think I'll wait until the beginning of December to pack it though.

@Pirouette: Online shopping delivery totally depends. I think in general it's like 3-4 days, depending on where it is coming from. I ordered this most recent stuff more than a week ago. I didn't even get an order confirmation until yesterday, so I thought surely I still had a few more days before they delivered, but no!

That's exciting that you had your shower! All the baby stuff piling up certainly makes it feel more real.

@Pirouette: not really sure about the holiday shipping here. A lot of our stuff is fulfilled by amazon in Germany or other German sites since the Austrian market is so small. As for baby delivery, I was just 4 days early with my son. I hope DD is a little early too because it will be so much easier logistically. DS's school closes for two weeks the day after my due date, so it's going to be rough to manage him plus going to the hospital.

@Pirouette: no family coming (I REALLY wanted to avoid my MIL). I have enlisted 5 different people to be on call for the big day, so depending on when she decides to arrive, we should be covered. I just hope I don't go into labor in the middle of the night.

Well, my good news is that I'm 37 weeks as of yesterday! Bad news is that I came down with a cold sore over the weekend, which has totally wiped me out. Had my weekly with my OB today and she put me on medication which I'll have to stay on until the birth to suppress any further outbreaks. I'd been hoping to go early (not too early), but now I'm just hoping he/she stays in there long enough so I can kiss them when they're born! So nervous I might get the baby sick!

Hi all! It's been a while since I've been on here but it's good to see everyone is doing well. I can't believe how fast the time is going and how close we all are to our due dates. Yay!! We've set our c section date, so as long as baby stays put, she will be born December 2nd. I'm so ready too. I don't remember feeling this big or uncomfortable with DD.

@jaypegs: sending you fast healing vibes!!!

@lamariniere: my docs are still going with 37 weeks as full term in terms of my baby! They said 39 would be great, but they are only concerned about getting her to term at 37 weeks.

@mynoahbear: oh wow, that's right around the corner!!! So exciting!

@lamariniere: yup! i have a scan scheduled for 36.5, and they'll determine then whether she's coming out at 37 (thanksgiving weekend) or if we can try to make it a week or two longer. the goal is 37 but obviously it's in her best interest to stay in a little longer if she's still growing! but they said 37 is term, and she wouldn't be considered a preemie or anything.

@lamariniere: I hope not!! i'd like her to make it to 39, or even 38 c v. induction is still up in the air - the doc says it will depend on how she's doing - she thinks an induction might be risky for the baby, but hasn't committed to me having a c yet, so there's still hope! I just want what's best for the baby, so i'm open to anything...but if i get to choose, i'd like to have her in December!

So exciting to have so many babies imminent! Hopefully the board will start seeing a bit more action as everyone gets closer!

Thinking of you @Pirouette: and hoping you get your December baby!

Woke up with horrific pelvic pain on Wednesday and have spent the last few days in bed or on the couch. Called my OB and she chalked it up to the last few weeks being uncomfortable, but as someone with an especially high pain tolerance, I can't imagine hardly being able to move is normal! She wouldn't see me any earlier than my appointment on Tuesday, so looking forward to that.

I feel like I only post when something crappy happens, I'm sorry! Just frustrated with the whole thing. I like hearing everyone else's updates though!

@Kiki: oh wow! Sounds like everything is moving along nicely! You inspired me to start packing my hospital bag. My stuff is about half packed, but I think I have everything ready for baby.

@jaypegs: I hope you are feeling better soon!

@Pirouette: very anxious to hear what your doc will say this week. Keep us posted!

As for me, I had my last appointment this past week at 36 weeks. Everything was fine and I had the strep B test. My Ob won't see me again until the delivery! However, if anything happens, he said to go to the hospital to get checked out. If the baby hasn't arrived by her due date, I'm supposed to go to the hospital and have them perform a stress test. It all seems so nonchalant!