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@rattles: @gracecat: Do you guys mind helping me figure out sizing? I was a 34C prepreg, and moved up to a 36D by around 4 or 5 months and have stayed the same. Should I buy bras in 36D, or go to like prepreg 34 with a bigger cup, like a DD? I don't know what I'm doing!

@PrincessBaby: hmmm... This might be a question for the more experienced moms. My breasts only increased one cup size from pre-pregnancy to now. So I just bought bras inmy current pregnancy size but in one and two cups larger. So in your case, maybe you can just buy one or two in your current size 36 but go up a cup or maybe even 2, since I hear when your milk comes in your boobs will get even bigger and engorged before they calm down. Then you can buy some more bras once you have breast feeding down and have a better idea of your longer term size.... I haven't gone through this before though so I am kind of in the same boat as you.

@travelingbrit: I only bought one to have at the hospital with me and then some breast pads in case I leak before I get another one. With my girls I only had a couple of days where I was really engorged and then they kind of settle into a regular size. So I figure that one will hold me over until then.

@PrincessBaby: @highwire: I read what you posted in November about people wanting you to go out! That's driving me crazy. We keep getting invited everywhere and everyone's like "but you haven't had the baby yet". No, and I just want to stay home. what's worse is SO agrees with them. I got dragged to a potluck today and was there for like 4 hours and was so uncomfortable. Now I'm being pressured to go to SIL's birthday BBQ next sat if I'm still preggo. Trying to put my foot down on that one.

@mrsmenow: yes! I don't get the whole adult birthday party things. SO has a huge family and it seems like there is always an "event" to go to. Most of the time I shut up and go, but this is 12 days before my due date! My birthday is 4 days before my due date and the best gift would be some peace and quiet but no, FIL flys in from Peru that day.

@rattles: makes sense too. I wish I had more yoga pants!

@gracecat: @rattles: Thanks you guys! I went to target and got a couple of bras-I don't love them bc they make me look kind of weird-shaped, but they're comfy and will do fine until my milk comes in and I see what's going on with my size!

@travelingbrit: omg YES! I know people mean well and their train of thought is "Well once the baby is here, you won't be able to hang out for a while, so wouldn't it be FUN if we could do it now, RIGHT before you're due?" Um NO, it's not fun! I am in nesting mode and just want to relax and be left alone. Maybe I'll feel more gracious on the topic once I've had a few days of not working but it agitates me now! DH has an identical twin that lives downtown w/his GF, and they want us to drive out to their place for dinner on Wed as a celebration of H coming into the world...I get it and that's sweet, but if you want to honor H's arrival into the world, you two have dinner downtown and toast to her, and my 39 weeks pregnant ass will stay at my peaceful quiet home in the Burbs in my PJs!!! Going out is not fun!

@mrsmenow: eeeeexciting!! I have my 36 week 2 day appt tomorrow. 2 weeks ago I was up 29 lbs. I've been eating like a cow and we just had thanksgiving so I'm anticipating a 5lb gain at least. I feel a lot huger this time around than last .. Gained more last time, but my belly is ginormous.

Full moons FTW!

How's everyone feeling? Is anyone else getting some pre-labor action? Apparently I've been getting BH contractions and didn't even realize it! I just thought it was the baby pushing his/her little backside out and making my stomach firm...doi.

I've also been monitoring baby's position like a crazy person. Baby is LOA and seems to be engaging/engaged. Meeting with my midwife tomorrow, hope she says as much! (If you haven't tried it yet, belly mapping can be fun: http://www.spinningbabies.com/baby-positions/belly-mapping )

Hi everyone! I am 37 weeks and 2 days today. This morning, the OB told me my cervix is totally closed - which is fine with me because I'm having such a little baby and I'd like her to bake for longer.

I have eight days left of work and my nesting instinct is starting to kick in at home. We got a dresser and some storage cubes over the weekend, so I'm doing laundry and putting things away, which makes me feel super productive even as I'm putting off other chores like cleaning the fridge/freezer (need to get rid of scary ancient leftovers so to make room for freezer meals!).

@PrincessBaby: Fixed it!

@Minnie_Girl: @rattles: I never though I had BH contractions, but I keep wondering if the "baby pushing out" feelings I have are actually BH contractions. I dunno.

I am feeling a general crampy, tight, squeezing sort of sensation, especially at night. I don't know if that's considered "contractions" either.

People have been telling me I will know them when I feel them. I havent felt anything super-obvious at this point.

@travelingbrit: Yes, @ CS Medical....That is a long drive to go from BR to HW! But you'd be fine though:) I'm feeling like H is not coming early. I have walked and elliptical trainered myself lots these past few days, & not even a cramp. I've never even had a BH. Other than her moving around, just as happy as can be in there, there's zilch happening. Here's to the full moon pushing some Dec babies out early!!!

Just got out of my 38 week appointment. 1-2 cm, soft, and 60% effacement. My doctor delivered a baby today to a FTM who was due a few days after me - jealous.

Oh and is anyone else taking their impatience & anxiety out on their credit card? I was doing so well with being DONE bc H has so much crap- especially stuff like clothes. But in the past few days with all the online deals, I've went nuts again! Things keep coming in the mail and DH is totally giving me the Stink Eye every time a package shows up...

I had bought H pink Uggs for fun, but the smallest size is HUGE so I ordered her these super tiny Uggs yesterday from Zappos and they're going to be delivered today...I'm so excited!

ETA:This is ridiculous bc we live in South FL. It gets cold for about 8 minutes a year, but I couldn't help myself!

@gracecat: OMG LOVE THE WEITZMANS!!!!!! The pink Ugg Erin's are what I bought H, but even the Small is huge, so I am going to send them back bc it looks like from reading reviews that they fit a 6 month old, and it will be May/June in FL when she hits that size, so we definitely won't be wearing Uggs then:).

Self-control is so hard! I need her to get here so I'll be too consumed w/her to buy any more stuff!!!

@chopsuey119: Wow that sounds really promising!

Does anyone else feel like movements have slowed down a little? I'm debating whether to be worried or not. Doc says as long as I feel 10 movements I'm fine - and I have felt 10. He's just really quiet in there today.

@chopsuey119: that's awesome! I kind of wish I knew those numbers but also glad not to if it's discouraging.... Choosing to not know for now.

@MaisyMay: Are you being induced because of their concern about babies size?

@chopsuey119: Holy smokes mama, that is some great progress.

I am off to bed. I worked a really busy 12 hour shift last night and then had to stay for a meeting afterwards that went for 3 hours. Way too long of a shift, but my cervix seriously hurts from carrying this baby around for so long last night hopefully it will do some good:)

@mrsmenow: I am diabetic so going to 40 weeks isn't an option. They are afraid she will get too big, too fast.