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@buttermilk: Ive decided not to for exactly why your hypno teacher said. A friend of mine had her baby in May...at her 37 week appt she was 3 cm dilated so she was convinced baby was going to come any minute. She kind of stopped doing things besides sticking close to home. She ended up delivering 2 days before her guess date.

@buttermilk: Ill consent if I get to 41 weeks...or slightly over 41 weeks. My midwife won't start talking induction until 42 weeks (they won't let me go past 42+6 if all is well) and they're more likely to push induction if Im at 41 weeks and completely closed/not effaced at all. So I figure I can wait until then! I'm a total control freak though so its going to be tough not to know!

@buttermilk: I did last week at 36 weeks because my doctor needed to do my GBS swab anyway so I figured what the heck, I'm pant less already. No dilation. She said baby's head was there and had dropped but had room to drop some more. I have another appointment today but we decided last week to skip the cervical check today. Possibly to resume next week at 38 weeks.

@buttermilk: 21 days for me! If they offer, I may have them check tomorrow at 37 weeks. Id then wait until 39 after that. Last time, I was disappointingly barely dilated FOREVER. I also went ten days overdue.

I really wish it was acceptable for me to wear yoga or pajama pants to work! I'm wearing a pair of what were my comfiest maternity dress pants as of like last week but now they are starting to cut into my belly and are just not comfortable while sitting at my desk.

Also, has anyone started to get pain/burning in their nips? Mine have been burning really bad lately. I'm sure it means my milk is coming in but I don't remember this happening before I had DS.

@Mrs.Scientist: this happened to me yesterday! I've been having cramps and Braxton hicks. But all of a sudden I was having pain along the left side of my uterus. Like stabbing pain. I sat down and out my feet up and drank like 32 ounces of water and it went away. But for a minute I really thought I was going to have to call my husband.

@kayakgirl73: eek! Getting so close! Hope that dryer arrives soon!

I had my 36 week appt and GBS swab today. They also did a finger stick and apparently, my iron is low, so I get to take iron supplements. Woohoo. I scheduled my next 3 weekly appointments and then it will be baby time!! Still can't really believe it haha.

Welp, turns out my midwives don't even do cervical checks until past your due date. Everything about baby is perfect still. Head down, low, nice heartbeat. I asked her about EPO, RRL, dates - they don't have a recommendation and said to just do whatever I want lol.

@kayakgirl73: wow so soon! I would have a hard time dealing with the uncertainty too, but I hope you get the outcome you want.

@Mrs.Scientist: @lilteacherbee: I feel very lucky that I get to wear leggings at work every day! Idk what I would do otherwise. Although, working in a kitchen can get very hot. Yesterday the a/c was broken and I work with very hot ovens. It was at least 85 degrees all day and I thought I was gonna die! Permanent swamp ass. But they fixed it today phew.

I tested positive for GBS. I guess it's not really a huge deal. Just get to the hospital ASAP if my water breaks, but don't they want you to do that anyway?

@kayakgirl73: I hope you get that new dryer soon and that you get to go the induction route rather than c-section.

@buttermilk: ack, glad they got the AC working again. I think I would die having to work around hot ovens with no AC right now!

@lilteacherbee: No leaking here yet that I've noticed but definitely lots of nipple pain. Super jealous that you are on summer break and get to enjoy comfy pants!

@buttermilk: glad baby is doing well! My midwife told me I can stay home as long as I feel comfortable after my waters rupture, if I am GBS negative. But, if Im positive, I have to go in straight away & they will do the meds early and I can leave and come back (I think...I could be wrong though).

@kayakgirl73: I thought babies usually stay put after a certain week....is it common for them to flip around that much? I don't think my little guy has enough space to move!

@lilteacherbee: ahhh can't believe you're so close!

@OhCaptain: yes! I mean, I could eat straight peanut butter, so it was a win for me!

@Portboston: most babies stay head down or breech after 36 weeks not miss flip flop.

@getjazzy: I would compare the taste/texture similar to a giant raisin. You can also get the dried dates that are chopped up, those taste like candy.

@buttermilk: just saw my midwife...at my hospital if you're GBS positive you only have to go in when your waters rupture. If your water doesn't rupture, you can go in as you normally would during labor! If your hospital has a similar policy, hopefully your waters stay intact!!

Am I the only one who is all about the cervical checks??? I won't get one til 37 weeks but I was so glad I did last time. That's when they told me my pelvic opening was more oblong and that delivery might be harder. It was- but it allowed me to prepare and I felt more empowered about how my labor would go. And yeah I still pushed for hours! I did have to TELL myself that you could be not dialated and go into labor the next day or you could hang out at 3cm for weeks.

@kjpugs: my curiosity also gets the best of me. I'll be having one tomorrow at 37+4. I'm not expecting much.
Not to get too TMI on anyone but last night was the first time I used evening primrose oil internally and I couldn't even feel my cervix, which made me think it's still way high and way closed. Then again, maybe my belly was just impinging my reach.

Also, on a different note, my husband has decided he wants to lose weight. So while I've gained 3.5'pounds in the last two weeks, he's lost 17! I told him to stop (jokingly) becasue I kept finding the weight he was losing.

Hi ladies! Been reading along.
18 days until my due date!
Not planning to use EPO since I'm pretty sure they effect blood somehow and since I have a bleeding disorder I need my blood to be as normal as possible! Going to try nipple stimulation, sex and walking next week though. Woke up feeling pretty blah today - just so exhausted and grumpy! Had some period like cramping that came and went for a few hours but they seem to have eased off. Plus have had so much pressure down below that it hurts to stand up and walk.

We are all so close!

@aprild: husband getting stuff done??? I think my husband needs some tips from yours! I agree...let him think whatever he wants!

@kjpugs: I'm super curious to know if I'm dilated at all and I agree, as long as you know you can be at 3 for weeks, then it's no big deal! But I think it might get my hopes up a little. My midwife didn't offer and I'm pretty sure they won't for another few more weeks anyway!

@MrsStar: I did read that about EPO but from what I could find there's nothing proven. But definitely smart to err on the side of caution if you already have blood issues!