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@JennyLayneAZ Sometimes her movements make me nauseous! More so earlier on, but that was my first reliable indicator that it was actually baby moving and not something else. I figure when they move they're bumping into some internal organs, which is bound to make you feel queasy.

@Canoli: Hoping you passed and don't have to wait too long to find out!

@rinna9: yay for a babymoon! Glad you enjoyed yourself in sunny Miami. I think we’re going to try to get away one more time before the baby comes.

@autumnleaves: make that time for a prenatal massage! I had one for the first this weekend and it was lovely. The masseuse came to my house, so that was a pretty, fun new experience for me.

@AMommyThang: you barely gained any weight! @BandDmommy: you ladies are such little people! I’m 5’2” myself, but not necessarily little.

@JennyLayneAZ: he moves a lot and some of his kicks or jabs are like sucker punches, but he doesn’t make nauseous. I fortunately missed out on morning sickness. Hope your LO gives you a break!

@Cherrybee: woo hoo on the weight loss! Will you get tested again to see if you still have GD?

I’m starting to get Braxton Hicks aka Practice Labor I think. If the contractions are indeed practice labor contractions I’m so excited for them because it means my body is making way for baby!!!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I don't actually want to lose weight!! I mean, I do, but not while pregnant! Yeah, they will test me after she's born and, hopefully, it will have gone away.

@AMommyThang: not for me. I am not coordinated enough for a wrap! Lol I won't even try a wrap dress because it would probably fall off of me from doing it wrong

@AMommyThang: we don't have an ergo. When DD was first born I used a baby k'tan but then moved to wrap.

It's February!!!! Getting there ladies!! I'm soooo excited, I'm counting down the days. It sounds bad, but I'm so OVER being pregnant. Just want to meet this little guy.

@bloved: It's my last too. I think because there isn't much of an age gap between DD and this baby, I feel like I've been pregnant forever...

@AMommyThang: A yeast infection, perhaps? That's a total guess though.

@BandDmommy: I thought that today, too! Feb already! Not long now!

I had my first growth scan today. Baby is measuring spot on track - estimated weight 2lb 11oz - and blood flow in the cord looks good. My next scan is in 4 weeks.

@BandDmommy: I'm ready to be done too and this is my first! I guess I'm just not a person who loves pregnancy and mine hasn't been bad at all! Just ready to meet her.

@AMommyThang: I have no clue!? Hope you get some answers though!

@Cherrybee: yay for good growth and blood flow!

@AMommyThang: Never hurts to call, maybe talk to nurse?

Is anyone else exhausted?? With DS1 and DD I abstained from all caffeine. But I need caffeine to make it through the day. LOL.

@BandDmommy: so tired all of the time!! Naps are a regular thing!

Am at the doctors office...I was on recess duty and had trouble breathing and lower back pain. I went to the school nurse and they made me call my doctor who had me come in. I feel so melodramatic because I am sure it is nothing!! Can already breath more normally, although backpain is still there...

@Cherrybee: how far along are you? We are 31 weeks this week, have a size ultrasound at 33 Weems and will do another one at 36. At the last u/s at 24 weeks, the boy was measuring around 2 lbs, curious to see what we find in 2 weeks. Part of me is hoping that we can induce around 38 this time instead of 39.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Sunday naps are lovely, and I think I am getting a massage on Wednesday, will probably fall asleep during that too.

@bloved: hope everything is ok!

@BandDmommy: I am exhausted! Especially today, I started training my temp today and I am so done now. I am not used to talking all day long. Zzz zzz zzz

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I had one a few weeks ago and it was bliss, except for hearing my toddler chatter away in the lobby the last 5 minutes because they came back early. Going completely solo this time.

For the second & third time moms, how are your older ones doing with almost having another LO at home?

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: My LO turned 3 in December and she's excited about her brother. She was pretty much the first person we told and loves feeling him move, and helping in his room. I know jealousies will come, but am enjoying this time for now. We did have some "I'm a baby" moments and they still flare up occasionally.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: my 3 year old is excited. The 14 month old has noooo idea what's coming. I joke around she will be in l&d with me because she's such a mommys girl.

@bloved: this pregnancy is bittersweet for me too - I feel like an exhausted whale but knowing this is my last pregnancy I am trying to enjoy it. Happy to hear everything is OK.
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: My LO is clueless - he's 17 months. I want to get some big brother, new sibling books from the library and start reading them with him.
@BandDmommy: I've asked a friend to be on call to watch LO1 when I need to go to the hospital and I plan to ask a few other people too. If I end up having an idea of when LO2 is going to arrive, we may ask my inlaws to come. Right now they are planning to visit in the summer.

@MrsRoo: aww how sweet!
@MaisyMay: so cute, she doesn't want you to forget who was their first!
@Cherrybee: E sounds like a riot! I bet when baby sis arrives she'll just melt.
@BandDmommy: that's so good he's ready to be a big bro all over again!
@autumnleaves: The Bernstein Bears had a book when they introduced Sister Bear.

For L&D the only plans so far is to call the doula when surges are 5/1/1 and head to the hospital at 3/1/1. We heard some good advice about soaking up the last few hours as a couple by going out to eat or to the movies. Depending on when early labor starts we might be able to do that. Otherwise, we'll just go for a walk around the neighborhood.

We agreed that DH will call our parents after I've been admitted to the hospital. That's four calls
He better make them quick!

@BandDmommy: well, I work at the hospital where I am delivering so if any things happens while at work I'll just stay and my husband will have to manage the kiddos depending on when it happens. My in laws live about 10 minutes away from us so we will call them to take care of the kids and my mom lives about 2 hours and will come when I tell her it's time and the grandparents will work out a schedule of who is watching the kids. So thankfully we should have them covered. I am terrified, however, because last time my labor was so quick and I delivered 20 minutes after my water broke. I'm scared I won't make it to the hospital on time!

As for my kids, my son is 4 and understands that he will have another brother. At times he tells me he wants to hurt the baby(which I think is attention seeking behavior) but for the most part he asks to hug and kiss my belly a lot. He does say that he doesn't think he is able to look after 2 babies. He says he can only look after one baby! As for my 21 month old he has no idea what's coming!