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I feel like Baby Sammy kicks really low and a few inches above my belly button at the same time. He just loves moving. Up until about 2 weeks ago he was bumping around on my sides but I feel like he has flipped a bit.

@auggiefrog: that's a beautiful name!
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: congrats on baby boy!!

I've been absent for a while because we just closed on our home and moved in. It's so crazy doing that pregnant and with a toddler- I feel like I will never catch up on sleep!
This baby feels more active than my first, but I may just not be remembering it properly.

Hope everyone had a happy new year!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Good for you. There will be enough surprises in the delivery room to keep you going - has he got hair, what does his face look like, has he got big feet, the sound of his cries, whether your husband faints! I'm still surprised 2.5 years on! I love knowing!

Hahaha after I said this was a quiet thread I went MIA. Nothing too exciting going on with me. I had about three strong contractions yesterday which freaked me out. I sat down and drank water and they stopped. I think I overdid it traveling, we are on our way to Walt Disney World with the kids. I'm at high risk for pre term birth so it freaked my husband. Good news is I'm past viability and the baby weighs more than a pound so he would be ok BUT I really don't want another baby in the NICU. Feeling much better today, no contractions. Think I learned my lesson!! Hope everyone had good holidays!!

@bloved: we love Disney! Our next trip is October. For the not so scary Halloween.

@Cherrybee: haha yes! And I feel like it takes extra long on those days too!

@Cherrybee: I know. It is almost worse when they are super productive because you really have no leg to stand on to be annoyed

I know most of you are there, but excited to realize that today baby reached viability (24 weeks!). Can't wait for the next 16 weeks to pass!

Has anyone started getting their hospital bag together yet? I have put a few bits in today...... I know, I know, we still have three months to go until April (and I'm not due until the end!) but I like to be organised!

@BandDmommy: How early did you have your two?

@BandDmommy: Wow, 34wks, that must have been scary. Hoping for a nice, calm, stress free experience for you this time.

@BandDmommy: Terrifying. Its amazing the difference progesterone makes then? When I had my early bleeding, I was invited to join an NHS trial in which I would either get progesterone supplements or a placebo. They apparently dont use it here at present because there haven't been enough studies to *prove* it works (but enough evidence to warrant a trial I imagine). I hope they start using it soon, to give people the chance they deserve.

@Cherrybee: Nope haven't even thought about my hospital bag. Stressing over finding a pediatrician and daycare at the moment. But Im convinced I'll deliver late lol which means I'll go early and not be prepared right? Lol

@Cherrybee: You are good to think about the hospital bag. All I am thinking about is food prep.
We bought a freezer this past week to use for freezer meals and breast milk storage. Last time, freezer space was an issue for us. I think I'll start to prepare meals to freeze at the end of February/beginning of March.

@BandDmommy: I have had a couple hit and it really took me by surprise. Two today and a few on an especially long day last week.

@Cherrybee: I bought a going home outfit for my hospital bag. Does that count? I know I'll be induced at the very end of March but still need to get that together. Less than 90 days to go!

We are turning our spare/junk room into this guy's nursery, and it's still at least 1/2 full of stuff. We did buy a rug and curtains for it today, but I know that at least part of tomorrow will be in there.

Frustration: DH has to travel 11 days in January for work. A few days ago, his boss broke his leg so now DH is covering at least 1 more business trip than planned. He's leaving Tuesday, returns early Saturday and then leaves again next Thursday. It's only about 16 days total, but it feels like forever since there's so much to be done, I'm working full time with an hour commute each way, and I'll be doing all of the daycare drop-offs and pick-ups while he is away. I've already requested a few extra days off, but tomorrow is literally my last day of getting any alone time until the end of the month.

@MaisyMay: ugh that's the worst! I hate when dh travels!

@Cherrybee: yay for viability!

So I just had my Dr appointment (everything looks good) but my doc informed me that he is thinking about "not practicing" anymore. And that he should know for sure at my next appointment. So I might have to find a new Dr for the last 12 weeks of my pregnancy!?!? He said he has someone in mind that he would recommend me to but if I'm not sticking with him then I'm finding someone closer to home. But ugh ugh ugh this is stressing me out!

@JennyLayneAZ: That's awful. I ended up switching practices a few years (not when I was pregnant) and went with a recommendation from a friend - the practice is about 30 minutes from my home but they have 5 doctors there and I feel fortunate that I am comfortable with all of them.

@bloved: @autumnleaves: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: he didn't say why just that it's not his decision alone. So I don't know if he meant his wife or something else. Makes me want to Google him and see if there is anything on the web lol he doesn't strike me as the sort to be in legal trouble but that's where my mind went. Then again he's older so maybe he's just thinking about retirement or partial retirement. If he would just stay 6 months that would make all the difference! He wasn't even my original Dr, I was seeing the other Dr in the practice but he stopped delivering babies so they switched me over when I got pregnant. But I'm not driving 45 minutes to deliver out in Scottsdale if he's not even going to be my Dr. I pass like 3 other major hospitals on the way. I'd rather switch to the one 10 minutes from my house. I just wish I knew for sure what's happening! Sorry for rambling my mind is just all over the place.

@Canoli: I'm there with ya! I'm not sure if I'm doing anything to the nursery yet. I can't decide if I should change it or leave it the same.

I'm trying to decide what I should do when it comes to delivery. We live 2 1/2hrs away from family and last time I delivered in my town but we didn't also have a toddler to care for. I was thinking of switching hospitals and My doctor To deliver by family so hubby has help with our 2 1/2 yr old. It gives me some anxiety about trying to Choose another doctor. I like mine here. But I'm trying to do what would be best for lo and dh.

I passed my 1 hour glucose!!! I was sure I was going to fail it. I had a 3D/4D Scan yesterday and Waylon hid his face the whole time but at 27 weeks he is measuring a week ahead and weighing in at 2lbs 11oz. 82 days to go!!!