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@chibee: Raaaa, piddle off Aunt Flo - or at least hurry up and come so you can go away again sharpish. Agh, I hate that biatch. ((hugs))

@chibee: The worst part is that I cramped a ton when I was pregnant, so it doesn't always mean AF either. I really hope she rears her ugly face soon or you get a BFP. This waiting thing is annoying.

@chibee: Noooooo. I'm so sorry hun. You went to see a doctor didn't you - was it an RE? Did you decide on any course of action?

@Cherrybee: @marionberry: I saw my OB a week ago and she just ran blood work - everything normal, I am ovulating and everything. Technically, that was only our third time trying (do you remember my whole ordeal with DH?) so I will give it maybe one or two more cycles before taking any action I think.

My biggest source of stress right now is my SIL's baby shower this Saturday - I literally cannot think of anything worse at the moment. We are definitely not close, and I just am not in the mood to deal with this, and it's absolutely not anything I can miss out on. Like it makes me want to crawl into a hole and die thinking about having to attend this, and then i KNOW people are gonna turn to me and tell me that it's my turn, when am I having one, I will literally scream.

@pui: I know, I've been dealing with this for a year now, people asking me when I'm gonna have a baby, at work, at family things, at first I just laughed it off but now it's really getting to me.

@pui: A lot of times I feel like screaming at them I'M TRYING LEAVE ME ALONE ITS NOT THAT EASY but usually I'm like oh well I already have two babies (my dogs), laugh and then walk away. I'm going to be doing this a LOT this Saturday and it's literally depressing me.

@chibee: I had this exact problem with my SILs shower. We had been trying forever and I was in no mood to go. Luckily she planned it for my birthday weekend so I said I already had plans. Can you make up plans you "already had"? Those situations are the worst. I feel for you!

@Cherrybee: @chibee: The Flu! It would be great! No pregnant woman wants to be around something that could give them a fever! And I hate dealing with those stupid comments..."when is it going to be your turn"...just makes you want to cry. No woman should ever have to deal with that, in my opinion.

@chibee: You can definitely try to avoid people and not say much, but you're still sitting through the shower. It sucks that your MIL lives with you, so you're kinda stuck there. Hey anyone can fake a bad stomach ache! lol.

@chibee: well maybe think that the sooner it comes, the sooner you're through it and can move on?

@Mrs squirreld: @marionberry: thanks guys sorry for being so mopey and whiny - i need to stop feeling so sorry for myself!

@chibee: Exactly! We know what it's like and that's why we don't think you're being mopey at all!

@Mrs squirreld: Hello!!!! Aaw, thank you. I felt like a hippo!! That was the first day of a 4 day wedding celebration - I was so tired by the end!!! I'm okay, thanks - only 8 weeks til our due date now, although we may be induced early because I have GD. We should have an idea of how long they will let me go on 24th June, when we have a growth scan. I finished my (distance learning) university course module last week - my next one start in Feb 2014 (the same month I will go back to work). I only have 4 weeks left of work, now, too - everything is winding down in preparation for the baby's arrival. The weird thing is though - I'm not excited. I'm happy, don't get me wrong, I just... well... maybe it still doesn't seem real?? Or maybe I need to get work out of the way before I start to feel really excited??

How are you feeling? You're looking great - you've got a proper bump now!! Any weird symptoms, aches and pains etc?

We decorated and set up our nursery a few weeks ago but it has since become a bit of a dumping ground for baby stuff. The travel system is in there and, as we still haven't bought the wardrobe, the cot is full of clothes! I really do need to get that sorted out!!!!

@Mrs squirreld: Have you made the big decision yet - the move now for big $ or wait for a perfect location one? I imagine it's really hard not to be able to nest properly, especially as you are home all day, too! I know what you mean about being clingy! It's hard, though, because your body has been taken over, your whole life is changing, you're flooded with all manner of crazy hormones, you feel fairly icky at all times - you need that security of having your DH right there with you, telling you you're pretty and that he loves you. My DH doesn't seem to understand - and neither do I, really - but I know what you mean because I feel it too!

The GD is going pretty well, actually. I'm used to testing my blood 4 times a day now and I am getting better at knowing what I can and can't eat. It's so boring though!! I'm sick of salad!!! Aaw, are you still feeling a bit queasy then? Or do you just not fancy anything, food wise?

Oh my goodness, I had completely forgotten that first conversation we had!! I had just been through the same thing with my DH and we had just started trying! Wow, that seems a million years ago! Maybe I need to re-read some of those posts and get my excitement back!!

@Mrs squirreld: aww, thank you for thinking of me!! Life is kinda crazy right now? We finished our childbirth classes (two long days this past weekend). I had my baby shower on Saturday as well, it was very sweet and we got TONS of clothes. Baby girl has been kicking up a storm -- just two more months to go! Got the crib set up and the glider chair. I actually feel really good. Like you though, I'm not really eating, which I'm worried about.

One of my dogs managed to injure her back yesterday morning, so I have an appointment set up for tomorrow with a neurologist to determine if he thinks it's a disc issue, which would require an MRI to confirm. If it is a disc issue then it's possible surgery. All I can say is, thank goodness for pet insurance, because I'm not sure if we could do it otherwise. I would be a hot pregnant mess if that were to happen.

@Cherrybee: It doesn't seem real to me either. I keep on waiting for it to hit!

@chibee: sounds like a great plan! I'm glad you're feeling better. We will definitely keep this thread going. As due date looms closer I'm currently scared cr@pless about labor and delivery. Darned videos showing heads that are too big out of holes that are too small...

@chibee: @strawberrybee: @cherrybee: So great to catch up with all of you! I've been following you all on your individual threads pretty regularly.
@chibee: I had a LEEP years ago and it was a really easy surgery. I didn't have heavy bleeding afterward but I'm glad that after some bed rest you're getting back to normal. And good for you for getting in shape! I SO do not work out enough right now.
@cherrybee: My DH is a diabetic so I know all about daily monitoring. He hates it but at least you'll be done with it after labor. And this way you shouldn't be birthing a 10lb baby lol, which might suck. I can't wait to see her!
@strawberrybee: Good for you for being so far along with your nursery. I really like the quote over the crib! Oh and I think I'm gonna be just like you. I feel fine about labor now but I think once I get closer I might just lose it.

AFM, not too much to share. As you may have read, my teen stepdaughter moved in with us a few weeks ago so that's been a bit stressful. I'm a little concerned about how I'm going to manage her and a baby in those first few weeks after the birth, but somehow I will. It may include some glasses of wine, lol. I had my GD test last Thursday but haven't gotten a call, so I'm assuming I'm ok (unless I get the shitty situation that happened to you cherrybee!). I wanted to work a ton on our nursery but noticed someone already bought our crib and changing table off our registry, so now I can't really put it together until after our shower. That totally bums me out..but in the meantime I buy cool pictures for the wall from etsy. I love etsy! And I hope we do continue this thread because I love staying connected with all of you!

@Mrs squirreld: I still can't figure out if DH likes dtd with me now or not. He never ever starts anything, but that was rare even before. When I ask him for a different position he says that he's afraid of squashing the baby. I usually just jump him anyway lol.

I don't feel hungry right now either; I'm blaming that on the fact that my stomach is being rearranged.

I'm sure you'll find tons of clothes for your little man! What about consignment shops, or mommy markets?

I'm anxious for our appointment tomorrow with the canine neurologist. I feel so bad for her and want her to feel better.

I assure you that the photo is misleading on size of room ;). The dresser takes up a big chunk of room on the other side. My dss just told me that it looks a lot smaller in there now lol. What about pennants in boy fabrics/colors?

@StrawberryBee: Yes things have actually gone really well with her so far. It's just a big change and a lot of extra work. I had to leave work today to bring her lunch money because she didn't pay enough attention to her lowering balance. Teens...lol.