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@jhd: booo nausea! I've had heartburn like crazy lately, and my dr okayed tums, zantac, and pepcid, so you should be good! I usually use tums first and then if it doesn't go away after awhile or it comes back after a couple hours, I take zantac

@Dandelion: so glad! Out of curiosity, how do you almost fail an NST? I figured that there was passing, but I wasn't sure what "failing" would look like. Either way, glad LO is strong and healthy!

@Dandelion: gotcha! Glad that he woke up and started moving

@LovelyPlum: whoa contractions already?! crazy! are they getting closer together?

@luckypenny: glad your appt went well, and that is so sweet that dd is so excited!!

Ok, so sorta false alarm. I'm been having what I thought were contractions on and off since 6:30. I am also nauseous as all heck. I putzed around the house and tried to get comfortable (not easy) and tried to see if anything made them better or worse, etc. Sitting made them go away, so I figured they were BH. Well, then they didn't go away anymore. I took two Tylenol and laid down, figuring if in an hour they were still going, I'd head to L+D. By this time, it was 8, and DH was getting a little freaked out. Not going to lie, so was I.

Then it happened: I burped a huge burp, and I instantly felt so much better. And then I burped for about half an hour straight, and the pain in my belly and back subsided a LOT. So, joke is on me: it was some contractions, but a lot of gas. That is a little embarrassing .

Still in a lot of.discomfort, though. If the Gas X doesn't help, or they come back, we might go in anyways. I'm not ready for this...

Still uncomfortable this morning Really sore, and I've had a bunch of BH as well. Baby is moving well, which is great. We will see how I do at work today. I really just want to go back to bed!

@LovelyPlum: I'm so sorry you're feeling bad. I hope it gets better!

@megz06: @jhd: @luckypenny: thanks, ladies Sorry to be such a whiner-I didn't expect to feel this way! DH actually said to me at one point last night, "be honest with me-are we having a baby tonight?" and I didn't know how to answer. He was scared out of his mind, but he was so super sweet.

Given the lack of a pattern, I'm reasonably certain that these are just really strong BH. BUT, I'm not going to be surprised if this baby decides not to hang around until April. That's a little bit of a bummer, because DH has off for a full week in April and could be home with us. But my spring break starts in 10 days, so then would be good for other reasons. Who knows? It's not like baby is going to conform to my schedule, anyways

@LovelyPlum: oh goodness lady, that sounds like it would be stressful! not that I have any experience with contractions or labor yet, but the doula who led our childbirth class said consistency and a discernible pattern in the the contractions and that they don't stop no matter what you do (change positions, etc) are the biggest differences between "real" labor and BH. whether or not baby comes early though, it sounds like spring break can't come soon enough!

It's been a much better few days here since getting the news on Monday that my fluid levels are higher. I'm still taking it easy and hydrating tons, but I've felt like I can be more productive/normal. We finally have a tentative delivery date for our nursery furniture later in March (that was a whole long fiasco--basically, we ordered a color that they don't make, and it's taken over 2 months for them to figure out their mistake and now we're getting a different color...boooo!). I figured out my insurance's system of getting a breast pump for free from them on Sunday, and it already arrived yesterday! amazingly fast! And I had a meeting with my university department's administrator to try to figure out what my teaching responsibilities will be in the fall. It's not finalized yet, but it was a good meeting! We don't know if we're going to have child care lined up or not which is super frustrating, especially since I might have to teach: the centers around us all have college-like admissions, where you apply in the fall/winter for September start-dates, and they each only take very few infants. We didn't get in outright to any, which is super frustrating, but hopefully we'll get in off wait lists...

@nana87: I'm glad that things are going well, though the daycare sounds frustrating. We're still on waiting lists, too, but there's not that many families in front of us. I'm hopeful we get in!

@Dandelion: Score on the A+A! I'm going to pick some up at some point, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

@luckypenny: @Dandelion: our car is in a perpetual state of covered in dog hair. I had it cleaned about 3 weeks ago, but I need to do it again before baby comes. We did get it washed, though-the salt was NASTY on the outside!

Our weekend was really nice. My sister came yesterday to bring up/help us set up the crib, and we got the nursery portion of the room almost done. I am just waiting on our crib sheet to be delivered, and I have to finish making the second mobile. Other than that, though, it's done, and I am in love. I'll post pics when I get it finished!

Also, today, 3 friends were supposed to come over to hang out and play board games. Instead, 8 of them showed up at our door and threw us a surprise shower. I was shocked! They brought food and beer and gifts and hand-me-downs...seriously, it was amazing. We got lots of things we still needed (RnP, Angelcare monitor, Moby) and a gift card, and it all came *completely* out of the blue. DH and I were blown away. We have awesome friends

The not so fun news of the day is that I am rocking cankles, and I've had headaches off and on all day. I have an appointment tomorrow, and I'm a little anxious about the blood pressure/protein in the urine situation. Hopefully, I'm just being paranoid, but I want this babe to cook a little while longer.

I hope that you're all doing well

@Dandelion: what an awesome goodwill find!! we had my car serviced & detailed this weekend but I think the carseat will be installed in DH's car first. so I guess I will be cleaning out his car next weekend!!

@LovelyPlum: how sweet of your friends!!! and try not to worry about tomorrow.

We had a mostly relaxing weekend. Today was the first day since last Sat that I didn't have terrible nausea...really hoping for another good day tomorrow. I have tons to get done at school, especially the next two weeks. But I'm making progress on my baby to do list so that helps. Hospital bag is mostly packed, got my tdap, and talked to another local lactation consultant who was super friendly & helpful.

@jhd: sounds like a productive weekend. I hope that your nausea goes away soon. I had to break out the Zofran last week, but it seems to be less constant than in the first tri, so I'll take it. When is your last day of work?

@jhd: good call. That sounds like a do-able goal. Then maybe you can find a light at the end of the tunnel!

Hello all!

Has anyone had a prenatal massage? I have one scheduled for Saturday and have no idea what to expect.

@luckypenny: I did, thanks-group B negative, and no protein in my urine-YAY. BP a little high for me but the swelling went down a bit this morning. And while I'm still 1 cm, I'm 60% effaced and -2 station. So, babe and Mama both look good. I'm relieved.

I'm so sorry you're sick That sounds awful.

@preggomeggo82: I have not, but it sounds DIVINE. I'm thinking I'm going to schedule a pedi closer to my due date, if I get the chance. The leg massage sounds amazing.

@megz06: I'm so glad to hear that you like the doctor! And I agree-cervical checks are not spectacular. Though I will say, I think they hurt less now than they used to (I had to get one around 25 weeks, and he spent a good 30 seconds digging for my cervix-ouch). When will you have your next one? I won't have another one until 39 weeks.

One thing I did find out is that there are actually 4 doctors at my practice who take call, plus a midwife. I know (and love!) 2 of the doctors, and the midwife is also really awesome. I have never met one of the other ones, and I'm not wild about the last doc. But, I'm told they're all good, if not all the same personality type. I'm trying not to worry about it. After all, I have a 3/5 chance of getting someone I know if I go on my own. Hopefully, it won't be a big deal!