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@Dandelion: I'm pretty sure we all just got our BFPs like, yesterday, so I agree, it is flying! // And we are going to do the infant seat, but I'm just not going to take it out of the car. We were going to go straight to the convertible, but we couldn't agree on which one we wanted. I liked the Peg Perego, but the doctor and the u/s tech both think LO is a lanky thing, and they are not great for tall babies. So we're just going to get the infant seat, leave it in the car, and switch to a convertible when baby is a bit older and we can try them out for ourselves. And I love the Spidey outfit!

@nana87: thanks for the affirmation. It's funny, because our BBB actually has a better reputation than Babies R Us, but this particular lady was just getting on my nerves. But we're done with store registering now, so that's exciting!

@SupernovaJ: I hear you on the suddenly feeling super pregnant! I don't know when it happened, but the last few days, the discomfort got a lot worse. Guess we're really pregnant now, huh? // Also, thanks for the support. I took a lot off of our registry as well, but I did leave a few things on that might be a little redundant. Eh, if we don't get them, I don't know that we'll buy them, but whatever.

@CharityAnne: congratulations on passing your GD test! I'm sorry that you're anemic now, though. I hope you can get it figured out and feel a bit better!

@luckypenny: congrats on finding a coming home outfit! We don't have one yet. What did you get?? And I'm sure you're totally crazed, what with a toddler, a huge cross-country move, and, oh, this little thing called third tri. I say, take naps when you can!

@jhd: obviously we haven't tried them yet, but I'm registered for a K'Tan and a Tula carrier. I'm excited to try them!

Well hello ladies! I posted looooooong ago (like 30 pages back) and am just now remembering to come back and check in.

I'm 29 weeks now. Due 4/20 with a boy! We had a "waddle it be" gender reveal party before Christmas. It's been going well so far - measuring on track, passed the glucose test, shower invites are out, feeling lots of kicks and hiccups. My hips are killing me and I sleep like crap, but otherwise I feel pretty good. Can't believe how fast it's going!

I've enjoyed catching up on everyone! Insomnia has some perks - like reading almost 60 pages of posts, ha!

I got the carseat today! It was our last important thing we needed to get for LO. I'm still want to get a new stroller, but that's something that's not totally necessary to bring LO home.

@Dandelion: glad you are feeling a bit better and sugars are improving. fx for you that you can avoid the insulin if possible! and yay for getting a carseat!

@preggomeggo82: welcome back! and congrats on your boy! so many boys this month!

@luckypenny: that outfit is so sweet!

How is everyone today? Hope you ladies all had a great weekend!

I have had a rough time on Mondays ever since the holidays but today is going well so far!

Did you all do anything fun for Superbowl Sunday? DH was cheering for Seattle so he was a happy guy last night! I just wanted to be in my pjs so we didn't go anywhere even though we had an invite to a party. I baked a chocolate cake and worked on lesson plans and lunch prep for the week.

@megz06: thanks!!!

@jhd: We did nothing at all this weekend. It was seriously the laziest couple of days ever, but I think we needed it. I thought the game yesterday was so anti-climactic!

@preggomeggo82: hi, welcome back! Glad to see you around. You look great! And aah, ANOTHER April mama having a boy. Craziness! And we are team green, and it is next to impossible to keep things ungendered, especially if you're not wild about yellow and green. But we're trying!

@Dandelion: yay, congrats! Did you figure out what stroller you wanted to get?

@jhd: we went to see my parents this weekend for a little impromptu TLC. I had such a crappy week last week that I seriously just needed my mama. So we went there, she made yummy food, and I vegged. We also got to IKEA and bought the crib (no mattress yet), the button rug (were you the one who showed it to me??), and some other little things. We only just got back home this morning. It was nice.

@megz06: Ugh, I'm sorry about FIL. How crazy that he doesn't just want to rest!

@luckypenny: I love it! We found our coming home outfit this weekend, too! I wasn't going to get it yet, but it was too darn cute not to get. We ended up getting this one: http://www.janieandjack.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443474401&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374303719786&bmUID=1391489000810&prodview=ALTERNATE I don't know that I'll ever spend that much on a baby outfit again in my life, but hey-you're only born once, right?

So, three bits of news from me:

1. We're officially moving! Got news that we got the apartment today. I'm both excited and terrified at how overwhelmed I know I am going to be. But it is a much better situation to bring baby home into, so it's worth it. I did have a conversation with this kid yesterday, though, that they have to stay put until at least after March 1!

2. I think I've officially lost it. I had a doctor's appointment this afternoon, and my doctor had a resident with him. Well, the resident kept using the pronoun "he", and I was getting so upset, thinking that the surprise had been ruined. After my appointment, I went out to schedule my next one, and when the scheduler asked me how I was, I just burst into tears. GAH. I swear, the fact that they all don't think I'm insane is more a testament to their patience than me! I was assured by multiple people that they don't know, that the surprise wasn't ruined, and that I'm not crazy. I believe two out of the three things they said

3. Carpal tunnel blows. That is all.

Anyways, hope you all are well.

@luckypenny: thank you It made me really happy. And I'm sorry you're crying too, but it does make me feel a little better that I'm not the only hot mess

@MrsSpadusa: oh my goodness how scary! Best of luck! If you're ever on the Weddingbee nesting boards, there's a mama on the April thread who delivered her twin boys very early, and both are doing well in the NICU. She might have some words of wisdom for you.

@jhd: thanks! Getting my dog to not nap on baby's things is my new, never-ending battle. It is going to get MUCH worse when things like my nursing pillow show up

Also, I am so sorry for your meltdown. Did having a good cry help at all? Sometimes, when I am so tired and stressed, I need a good cry. Be gentle with yourself (easier said than done, I know!)-you're doing the best you can for your kiddos. And with all of the snow days, it's not just you-their whole routine is thrown off. I hope that you don't get any more snow this week so that you can have a fresh start on Monday!

@LovelyPlum: thank you. it's hard to deal with all these crazy emotions at times. a good cry really helped. and DH was great. it must be hard for him at times. one minute i was fine and the next i was a big mess!! school went well today and we don't have any more snow in the forecast. and i'm getting some extra help from co-workers with some of my extracurriculars so that helps.

i can't imagine how hard it will be to keep the pups off things like baby blankets and nursing pillows! ha!

@Dandelion: That's a lot of appointments. I'm so glad they are taking extra good care of you & baby, but you must be worn out! Hang in there! I hope you can get some relief from the congestion, etc. soon and get some good sleep!

It's an exciting week for baby stuff. Tomorrow evening we're going to a class for new parents hosted by a local pediatrician's office. They have a full time lactation consultant on staff and she does this class to introduce you to the practice and talks about breastfeeding, etc. We live in a relatively small town so I believe this is the closest practice with an LC on staff. I've talked to her on the phone and she sounds so nice I'm excited to meet her. Then on Saturday we have a marathon birth class at the hospital. Sounds silly but I'm excited about both because it means it's getting closer to baby time!!

@Dandelion: oh geez, that is a lot to handle. I'm glad that you've got some meds to help you control your blood sugar, though. Hopefully, it keeps LO nice and healthy until you're ready for him to be outta there. And I hear you on the congestion-I've been stuffy since Christmas, and it's seriously wearing on me. Hang in there, lady-he'll be here very soon!

@MrsSpadusa: hi there, my first was born at 28 weeks and she was in the Nicu for 2 months so I know how scared you must be. She needed to learn how to breathe and eat and just needed to gain weight. My advice is to take it one day at a time. Also try and do kangaroo care (skin on skin bonding with baby). I was also told that girls do better than boys generally when they are premature. Not sure why.
I know it's tough and if you need anything, please don't hesitate to message me.
Most importantly remember to take care of yourself and let people help you as much as possible.
Good luck mama!

I talked to the nurse from my ob abput the congestion. Robituasin dm was apparently the wrong thing to take. It had the cough suppressent, which wasn't allowing me to cough up the gunk in my chest. She said if anything, I should just take mucinex to get up the stuff.

So last night I didn't take anything. I had already been feeling better from the day. I slept great last night! But I still have a little ways to go before feeling 100%.

Here's a question for you guys. We have 2 dogs, one is 2 and one is almost 8, both small (as you can see in my profile pic). Anyway, the younger dog is oblivious to my pregnancy but the older one seems to know something is up. He's extra clingy during the day and evenings - follows me everywhere, wants to be in my lap or right next to me. However, at night he's been acting diffrently. They sleep in bed with us and normally he will be right in between DH and I and stay there until we have to wake him up in the morning. The last few nights he's jumped down and wants to sleep under the dresser by himself. Last night he even squeaked out the door and I found him on the couch downstairs at 2AM. Am I overreacting to want to call the vet? Dogs distancing themselves can be a bad sign, and this is very much my first baby.