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@sunset840: Oh, yay! I just sent you an email.

@peachykeen: CONGRATS!!! I can't wait to join the FB group to see more.

So for those mamas considering the spectra/medala parts pump, I've officially tested it out twice now with my new spectra and it works great! I bought the maymom brand adaptor off amazon and it's so much easier than the hack I used with my old spectra and also doesn't compromise the closed system of the pump.

Here's the adaptor I'm using (it goes between the backflow protector and the medela pieces):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DGEDVUM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501002670&sr=8-2&keywords=spectra+medela+adapter

@littlejoy: Spectra's flanges don't fit me well so that's why I started (I think Spectra only has 24mm and 28mm), but it helped that I already had 2 sets of Medela parts. The Medela are also sold locally when I've forgotten a part. I actually use the Spectra duck bill valves with the Medela parts because I think the valves work better though.

@MommySLP: you and I are right together (37w1d) & I feel the same most of the time. Plus, I'm hot and miserable so anything that requires cooking doesn't seem worth the effort. Fruit has been the one thing that usually sounds good and I can eat a decent amount of.

@MommySLP: def me. My appetite is good but I can't eat very much without feeling gross, so I'm in this constant hunger cycle. Coupled with occasional nausea from everything being squished and eating is just a hassle! Still gaining weight though I'm sure

@MommySLP: I think my baby has dropped a little bit, because I'm actually able to start eating a little bit more now without feeling like I'm going to explode/throw up!

Tuesday I saw my MFM for an ultrasound to check baby's growth and the position of my placenta. Baby is head down and really low so it was very hard for them the see anything. They measured my placenta at 1.7cm away from my cervix. My MFM prefers 2cm away, but she said since the baby's head in already engaged she thinks the pressure of the head will prevent the placenta from getting in the way and that I will be able to deliver vaginally with no bleeding issues. They also estimated that baby is 7lbs7oz right now.

I saw my OB today. The final decision about placenta placement and c section vs vaginal delivery is in her hands. I trust her fully. She seems to agree with the MFM, especially because I had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery with DD and didn't push for very long. She is having me go back for one more ultrasound in two weeks before making a final decision. Otherwise my appointment was very routine and I had the GBS swab done.

I'm going for weekly appointments now and hope to get checked next week! When they were scanning my cervix on Tuesday it was still 3cm thick, so no effacement. But it was obviously opened some, so I think I'm dilated 1cm or so.

Had my 39 week apt today, 2cm dilated, 70% effaced and she said baby's head was lower than last. Have an induction scheduled tomorrow and really hoping I don't get bumped to Sat!

@KNS: excited! Keep us posted!

Got in for my induction at 2 yesterday and our daughter Lucy Jane was born at 10:37pm. She is nursing like a champ and we are all trying to get as much rest as possible. Introducing big sister was a really amazing moment. I will share pictures on our Facebook group shortly. Looking forward to other august babies being born!

@KNS: congratulations! Glad it went well!

@KNS: Congratulations!! Welcome baby!

Our baby girl, Maple, arrived this morning. I was expecting a short labor (LO1 labor was 6 hours total), and I ended up with 11.5 hours of "early labor" and 15 minutes from water breaking to baby being born. Super intense. We are all doing great - cozy in bed at home. I'll share a pic in the FB group.

@littlejoy: congratulations. What a lovely name!

@littlejoy: congrats!! That does sound really intense.

Welcome early August babies!
@littlejoy: love her name! It must feel so good to be snuggled at home with her.

I'm so ready to be done! I really hope baby boy comes early, I'm due on the 19th. I'm going to our state fair tomorrow, maybe I will walk this baby out!!

@MrsBrewer: me too!! I'm a week behind you. I'm so ready to be on the other side.

@Mrs. Pickle: 2cm is great! My midwives don't do checks before labor starts, they did when I was pregnant with my DD, but recently they've stopped. I kind of wish I knew if I was dilated or not though.

Hello everyone I've totally been lurking the past 9 months...I finally can't take it anymore!! Baby girl is due August 27th and labor is all I can think about. She's our 3rd so I'm trying to keep the baby talk to a minimum in real life so I wanted to pop in and ask for tips. Anyone doing anything to prepare for labor and delivery? I was induced with both babies so I'm hoping and praying this little girl will make the appearance on her own ️️