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I just got back from my appointment... and things are happening! Last week I was closed and long, and today at 37 weeks 2 days... I'm 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced and he's at -2 station, so my doctor could feel the top of his head! I am so relieved, primarily because I had myself convinced he was breech again... but he's in position! It's cool to see that I went from nothing last week, to something this week.

He also estimated that he was currently between 6.5 to 7 lbs. He estimates him to be 7.5 lbs or so at birth. Curious to see how accurate he is, as they tend to be off with those estimates!

@Pepper: Yay! Congrats mama! He will be here soon enough

@Pepper: So glad to hear you had nothing to worry about with the breech thing!

@deerylou: You seem to have a very good attitude about the construction thing-- good you for you! You're right, you will probably be back at home well before baby gets here.

We had our childbirth prep class today, and annoyingly... I don't feel like we really learned much at all, even DH who doesn't spend lots of time on HB! I'm glad we went, but it has sort of made me reconsider any other classes.

Did you all take a basic baby care class? Or infant first aid//CPR? They will teach us stuff in the hospital so now I'm leaning towards just getting the Happiest Baby on the Black DVD on netflix and being done with it! Not sure about the first aid though, every once in a while I read a story and I'm like, it would be dumb not to, just in case, right?

My maternity leave starts one month from tomorrow, which I'm super excited about! I'll be 38 weeks, which sounds good to me.

@Foodnerd81: Yeah, we don't plan on taking any childbirth classes. I asked around and it seemed that for the money, I'd be better off watching YouTube birth videos and getting on HB As for baby care, like you said, we can ask things in the hospital and plus my DH is a baby expert from his multitude of nieces and nephews lol. I do intend on taking a baby CPR class here pretty soon, I just need to remember to sign up!! Luckily DH already knows baby CPR, so it's just my lazy butt that needs to get it done

@rahlyrah: I would like someone to just teach me without having to pay for and sit through a whole class! My hospital offers a breastfeeding class every morning that new moms are encouraged to attend the day after they give birth, plus they have LC that visit every new mom, so I feel like just reading up is going to be enough. I may regret that, who knows?

Well ladies, my water just broke. It's go time!

@rahlyrah: This is wonderful!! I am so excited for you, I had to tell my husband right away that one of our due date twins is having the baby today! Keep us posted!

@jh524: July 3! I meant due date twins as in the July mama board

@Pepper: ok, I thought @rahlyra was due at the end of June like me but then maybe got date changed, huh. Either way, that's exciting for her!!! How are you feeling? Your Getting close too!!!!

@Pepper:I feel the same! Feeling good!!! Minimal cramping but i have noticed im very sensitive to overheating. Have had a few times where I get hot, shaky, and weak. But no signs or symptoms of upcoming labor.....I have 9 days until due date : ). My Dr. will induce at 41 weeks which would put me in the 1 st week of July. But I'll worry about that if I cross that path. : )

@Bookworm: ahahah just popping in from the August board! loved your last comment good luck ladies!

@delight: hehehe, my bad Stay chilly, my friend!

@Bookworm: ahaha too funny, @delight: yes, the heat is tough!! It's 80s here ( but high elevation ) and feels so dang hot!! I can't imagine 95+, I'd melt or have to be in the water 24/7!!!! And Ice cream is a must!! I have it every day fudge bars and dreamsicles !!!!!

@deerylou: I've been sleeping in the same. It sounds like your def. in nesting mode. Nearing the end is very emotional anyways and it seems if I wear myself out by doing too much, then I get super emotional. Sleep is your best friend in those times!!!

I wake up sweaty pretty much every night. I hug one pillow to my chest and every time I wake up to pee, it's damp from sweat. Hot, right? I was thinking I should put a waterproof case around it before I do permanent stink damage or something.

@glimmersnaps: lol. I did eat a whole watermelon to myself in the last two days!! Ya know, those things aren't as big as they look ; )

Updated list!

2nd - Deerylou - team pink!
3rd - Pepper - team blue!
5th - Rahlyrah - team blue! - Baby boy arrived 6/16/13!
7th - Cranberry - team pink!
14th - Bookworm - team pink!
16th - Glimmersnaps - team pink!
17th - Ourwiredlives - team blue!
18th - Mrslilybugg - team pink!
19th - Anagram - team pink!
20th - Southpaw - team blue!
26th - MrsVDV - team blue!
30th - Foodnerd - team green!
31st - Cherrybee - team pink!

@MrsLilybugg: Welcome! For sleeping, I was just flipping through a Bradley Method book last night and he recommends side laying with your bottom arm behind you-- you could check that out-- I'm sure you can just google image it, but maybe not at work since the illustrations seem to have a lot of nudity I hear you on the rolling over though. I can't help but grunt every time, too.

@Foodnerd81: THANKS! It looks awkward but also can see how that will help with the "arm crushing" - I'm going to try it tonight! (image was totally nekkid - thank goodness nobody is around me at work!)

@Pepper: ill try the push-up approach too!!!