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@pregnantbee: @T.H.O.U.: @coopsmama: I realized this morning that I actually have bought one pair of maternity pants at pea in the pod. They are black, but kind of skinny and ankle length. I didn't think they would be good for work. But, I'm wearing them anyways. Phew. So much more comfortable. Maybe I'll take a picture later.

@Pirouette: So glad you got to see your baby today! I love that you were told the percentile of the baby. And out of the many ultrasounds I have, I, too, have never seen my baby's full face yet. Hands and feet everywhere up there! Funny kids!

@coopsmama: Funny about the computer mouse. My husband got me nike running shoes. Funny for so many reasons. Oh, our practical husbands. And that's horrible about the contractions. I'm so sorry you are having those. I hope they don't come back today.

@MrsBeluga: This is why my office only screens in the early morning. That way you aren't starving forever and it gives you a more accurate reading. Sorry you have to go through the 3-hour. The worst part is that they won't let you drink anything.

@MrsBeluga: My OB specifically said not to fast. I ate a normal breakfast about 1.5 hours before my test, and my results came back really low (range was 65-139 and I got a 71). I am sorry that you have to go through the three hour test, but I would rather go through it and not need it, than not go through it and need it.

@MrsSCB: Sorry, but I don't know anything about braxton hicks. I hope its normal and nothing for you to be really concerned about.

Here is my baby bump at work today!

@agold: Hi baby! You look great Are those the maternity pants? Told ya they'd be so much better!

@agold: Hooray!

@MrsSCB: Yes, they're normal. BUT. Having 6 in an hour warrants a call to your OB. They'll probably tell you lay down on your left side and drink tons of water, and to call back if the BH don't let up/slow down in an hour or so. I had to go home yesterday after way too many BH and decreased baby movement (I barely felt him all day). It doesn't matter that they're not painful. They don't have to be to cause problems (like changes in your cervix, etc.).

@MrsSCB: I do feel better today-baby is kicking around a ton and only a few BH throughout the day. Thanks! I sometimes have a hard time figuring out when they stop--it's easier (for me) to tell when they start, so I track/time them that way. I'm glad you're feeling better. Rest up and drink plenty of water. Seriously. No dishes, laundry, or other household shenanigans!

@Aandmklover: You look amazing. I'm so sorry you didn't pass, but I hope you pass the 3-hr. Any idea how many points you were over their limit? Ugh.

@Aandmklover: I know the GD diagnosis really sucks :(. I was diagnosed at 10 weeks last time. On the plus side, I didn't gain any weight at all with that pregnancy. And with this one I've only gained 7 pounds.

There's a lot of threads on how to handle it and what to eat. I hope you end up passing the 3 hour though!

@T.H.O.U.: I have one more that's 4 weeks out from my last one.....Let's see. Last one was almost at 26w. Next one is almost 30w. Then every 2w....then maybe every week after 36?

ETA: Your question helped me remember to indicate on my work schedule that I need to take an early lunch on my appointment days, so thanks!

@Aandmklover: You look great! But I'm sorry you are having to start out on a GD diet. But kudos to your awesome husband for doing it with you. Any kind of forced diet sounds horrible. I am trying to figure out an anti-acid-reflux diet. Its horrible for me so far... taking away the joy I find in eating things I love.

@T.H.O.U.: I've been wondering the same thing about bi-monthly OB visits. I have my monthly visit tomorrow at 25ish weeks so I suppose I will ask this question.

I thought I for sure looked pregnant yesterday. But I went to a work industry event last night and so many people came up to me and offered glasses of wine. I had to say that I'm pregnant. One funny thing - I was talking to maybe a slightly younger guy and somehow bed rest came up. He asked why I had to go on bed rest. I almost said "i had tons of bleeding" but I realized who I was talking to and I just laughed and said "I was having a bit of a rough time" and left it at that. People really don't want to know the honest answers.

@T.H.O.U.: I don't think I go to every other week until 32. So I have my 28 week appt a week from Monday, then one more in a month.

@T.H.O.U.: But only 7 appointments left before baby is CRAZY! How is this birth month group coming up as due so quickly!??!?

@agold: I'm in denial that we're all as far along as we are already. Ha! Also, though? I'm so much more uncomfortable earlier this time than I was last time that I'm actually looking forward already to not being pregnant anymore. However, I do need baby girl to bake at least another 10w or so!

@CoffeeMom: Yay for passing!

@agold: @Aandmklover: Lookin' good ladies!

@pregnantbee: Yes! At my appointment this morning, my little man kept running away from the u/s tech . . . the acrobatics were impressive! He did, however, pause for a good while to grab his junk! I have a great picture of him doing it too!

after my next appt (28 weeks), i'll go every 2 weeks. plus every 4 weeks to the u/s center unless baby starts measuring small, at which point it'll be every 2 weeks or less. somehow, my OB and U/S appts, which used to be 2 weeks apart, have now synced up to a day apart for my 28 week appts. i kinda liked having them a little staggered because two appts in a week is a little annoying, but I guess I need to get used to it, since it's going to start feeling like I'm always at the doctor soon!

you guys are all getting close! I'm gonna be the last one standing in this group when you guys are all busy with your babies

@pregnantbee: this baby is active, but my first was insane. she did back flips allllll day every day. this baby moves a lot, but it's not as strong as my first because of the anterior placenta. so probably the same frequency but more subtle movement.

@CoffeeMom: congrats on passing! I'm super nervous for mine and it's still 3 weeks away. fasting always makes me anxious

Question for moms with one already, are you keeping your littles in daycare or pulling them out for your maternity leave?

The plan was to leave our 2.5 yr old in her half day preschool, but the closer to August we get, the more I am starting to think we just pull her out for a few months. Her center is huge so we dont have to worry about saving a spot. I hate to keep paying while on reduced maternity leave income (her half day is the same price as FT care), I hate that she will continue to bring home new illnesses (they just had a lice scare), and I really have no idea and am struggling big time with how I will get her and a newborn to/from school each day (I was a hot mess post partum last time). We would pull her out in August and consider sending her back in November.

@pregnantbee: Thats what my husband thinks too. He thinks a 4 hour break for her and for me will do us all good. I just have no idea how I am going to manage getting out of the house each day!