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@.twist.: I hear ya on the chaffing. Between sweat, discharge and wanting to wear dresses all the time... It's rough. Worst part is sometimes when I pee I can't get it all out, so when I stand up it drips a little (sorry - tmi) and oh my gosh... Pee on Chaffed skin does NOT feel good.
We've been pretty solid once a weekers for the last month or two. It's kinda pathetic. But all the positions that "work" for me usually aren't possible, my nips leak which is embarrassing and I don't want them touched which is the other sure fire method. So, between feeling like if I've had so much as a bite of food there isn't possibly room for one more thing or to be at all pressed on and it really not being that exciting for me... We might do it one weekend morning before breakfast and that's it.

Ok ladies, I'm off to the hospital via doctor recommendation.

Please send good vibes my way and hope that I am just peeing myself and not leaking amniotic fluid.

@.twist.: oh my gosh, good luck! Sending positive thoughts your way.

@.twist.: good luck. Sounds so weird but hope you're just extra sweaty or something.

@.twist.: we are all excited to meet your little man! Know that we are all thinking of you and wish you a safe delivery. You're gonna do great!

@Mrs D: I caught it last night and started having a mini panic attack! I thought I was ready for him to make his appearance at 37 or 38 weeks but now not so much.
Just want get and that baby to be healthy and happy!

@Mrs D: I totally panicked since she's only a couple days ahead of me!! We're no where near ready for DS, no dresser, everything still in bags/boxes, etc., but hubby and I did discuss we'll make it work should it happen... *knocking on wood* it doesn't of course!

@Mrs D: It totally sent me into panic mode. I woke up today and immediately got to work on my to-do list.

@.twist.: Hope everything is going well, you're going to officially be the first august mama! So excited for you to meet your little man, I'm sure you'll do great!!

@Mrs D: I hope all is well with her but yeah... Our "nursery" is still VERY much an office. I've been giving baby a stern lecture that it needs to stay in there until at least July 20.

Aeeiiii, did you guys see? @.twist. had her baby :D!!!

@StbHisMrs: Ooh thanks, this info makes me feel better!

Oh, and I am completely and utterly unprepared. Still have no hospital bag packed, no extra key made for the house, tons of work left to do at work. I need to get my butt in gear!

So excited for Twist ^___^!!

Oh wow! I can't believe that an August mama had her baby today. I need to get a jump start on my list of things left to do ASAP.

@StrawberryBee: I second you on the tons of stuff left to do at work. I work at school so I'm technically off or the summer, but I have lots to do for the person filling in for me before this baby comes.

@redsmarties: I feel guilty to say that I still feel fine. I keep on waiting for that uncomfortable pregnancy thing to hit.

I mean, sure I'm a bit ache-y when I first get into a standing position, peeing a lot, have acid reflux, but overall I feel like I have no right to complain! I'm usually tired in the mornings at work but perk up by 11am.

@.twist.: Sexy time? What's that? Poor Mr. Hedgie wants it but understands why there is no effing way it is happening. Too much unfun stuff going on from the chest down... heck, the chest too! Also you aren't the only one with extra moistness... It is seriously gross. And doesn't smell all that great after 12 hours of work. Ugh... Panty liners weren't even cutting it. I had to move to super light pads. Luckily Always Infinity has some super thin ones.

@JamieLee: The vag pain is seriously a constant! It hurts the most when I try to roll over in bed or stand up. I looked it up and apparently it is just another oh so fun part of the ever increasing groind and round ligament pain. My OB suggested a maternity belt but I just can't find one that is even close to comfortable and doesn't show through my clothes. Also, I only have 7 weeks left. I think I will manage.

@Mrs D: Oh, I am totally panicing and also insanely super excited! I always had a feeling she would be the first to pop! I really hope everything is going well! Gotta admit, I am also a little jealous. We are due at the very end of the month so we are WAY behind everybody else but if this little lady decides to come a few weeks early, I wont complain as long as she is healthy!

@redsmarties: I feel okay... Most of my problems are normal 8 month pregnant problems... I can't complain too much. No real swelling even in this insane summer heat!

Is anybody else getting seriously painful jabs in the ribs? This has started this past week and OW! She has definately moved head down based on her well positioned kicks to my ribs. I mean, seriously! I thought movement slowed down but I am convinced hers has picked up!

I had my 36 week check up today, and not so good news for me. Almost had to admit me to the hospital for monitoring, but I lucked out. Had the NST performed during my appointment, and they let me go. I had a sonogram and DS is measuring small in the torso and legs. His head is measuring fine though. I also have low amniotic fluid so I'm put on bed rest with orders to drink non-stop. I'm seeing a high risk doctor tomorrow to figure out what's wrong. My OB also told me to pack my hospital bag tonight just in case the high risk doctor decides they need to deliver me.... I'm totally freaking out because I was measuring right on schedule and was planning on a uneventful appointment today and BAM!! Sigh....

I'm so happy for Twist!!!! Unreal!

@Alivoo01: Positive thoughts your way chicky! Keep us posted on what the high risk doctor has to say, but most important rest up!

My in-laws have been over since Saturday, so no HB time. There's no way I'm going to catch up with all if you, but I'll give it a go.

@chanzi: No belly comments from strangers, but several people have been stopping me to ask about how far along I am, etc. I find it unnerving, because I like to blend into the crowd, not be noticed.

@redsmarties: I'm glad to hear everything is ok! Today is the first day that I've been having a slightly rough time. I've been doing tourist stuff with tons of walking over the last 4 days and it's caught up. My belly feels huge and tight, like the baby is trying to explode out the front. And I've started getting the groin pain too.

@delight: I'd totally go to the lake, if you'll be comfortable. There's a hospital nearby, so all is well. I could be wrong, but my understanding is that there's quite a bit of clean-up etc., after the baby is born, so it's possible that visitors won't even be allowed in until you've had your hour of skin-to-skin. And if not, get the nurses to tell them no.

My doctor said she won't do cervical checks unless the baby is actually late, so none for me!

@StrawberryBee: I can't believe you are still wearing regular shirts! I gave them up at 16 weeks or so. Also, the situation with your mom sucks. I hope you are able to figure something out, or that it becomes a non-issue. And teehee, I'm using the same frog outfit for going home!

@Sapphiresun: Oh dear. Your inlaw drama would stress me out! Stay firm. It sounds like it would be a nightmare. DH suggested that you give them your place at the 38 week visit and you go stay in a hotel. See if they take the hint. And don't get me started on the taking the baby over Christmas. They just seem so out of touch.

@StbHisMrs: Your doctor refuses to tell you what's up? That's so weird. I hope everything is good.

@Mrs D: Aren't those videos awful?!?!! One of them really made me a bit sick. I still don't have a pediatrician. My OB is getting a list to me next week, but apparently, they are in short supply. And yes, total panic that babies are coming already!!!

@Modern Daisy: I'm sorry about the suckiness in the mat leave. I hope you can work something out about the Christmas vacation.

@.twist.: A) Can't believe you had the baby!! So exciting and terrifying that one of us is on the "other side" already. B) Sexy time has been pretty rare. About once a week only and I find the belly makes it so uncomfortable and mood-killing that BJs are easier.

@Mrs Hedgehog: Definitely getting the rib jabs. I swear the bones are bruised.

@Alivoo01: Eek! I hope everything is ok! Good luck with the high risk doc.

Whew! I did it!

@redsmarties: Did you change your last day? I thought we were both done on the 26th. I'm pretty stiff/sore in the hips and have a really hard time sleeping more than anything. I'm on day 3 of no more than 4 hours and it definitely catches up with me. But overall, I still feel like I have no right to complain since I seem to have missed out on plenty of pregnancy annoyances.

@Alivoo01: Hope all is well with you and bebe!