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@coopsmama I somehow missed that last paragraph last night, not sure what happened there. I was an idiot and made my username far too google-able to go into much detail on nongold, but I will say both me and DH have been sick on top of me being this pregnant so the past two weeks the shop shut itself down majorly. I hope for both our sakes we get over this soon and dtd isn't way too uncomfortable- I plan to regardless because anything that may move this along I will try!

@runnerd I've been getting them randomly the past three days or so, especially if I have to pee or I'm walking too fast- yesterday at work they were pretty constant, and little stronger to the point where it was a little uncomfortable. Hopefully it's a good sign of things to come!

Oh, by the way -- my cousin had to be induced today at 42 weeks! Ahhhh! Still no word on whether baby has arrived. But I just really hope none of us are in that boat. 42 weeks sounds miserable!

love reading these updates and everyone's outfits for going home are adorable!!

Ava update: little chick was discharged this past Wednesday after passing her car seat test and taking all her feeds orally for a few days and boy are we glad to get her home... AND exhausted!!

I can say the nice (for lack of a better word) thing about our 30+ days in the nicu is that we got to know Ava before taking her home, and she was already on a feeding schedule which we are sticking with for now. She is now up to 5lbs 2oz and we go for a weight check tomorrow.

Now that we are somewhat settled in at home I look forward to catching up on my HB and reading everyone's updates

@littleredhairedgrl: yay for being discharged!!!!

@littleredhairedgrl: so glad she's home!

@thismustbetheplace: Crazy about having to move but good luck with everything!!

@afpfgirl: @justdarling: So exciting!! Congrats to you both on your little ones!

@littleredhairedgrl: happy to hear Ava is home!

@littleredhairedgrl: So happy your sweet girl is home with you! Yay!

@afpfgirl: Congratulations! He's beautiful!

@justdarling: Congratulations on little Olivia!

@BlueberryPie: wow!!! How exciting!!! Hoping baby stays put until 37 weeks!

@BlueberryPie: Oh how exciting!

Well, my regular OB was out today and she wanted to do a cervical check at my last appt (which I asked to hold off until this appt) but since I saw another OB today, she said she likes to wait until 38 weeks (even though I was having false labor last week).

So, nothing new here except that I had the group B test done. Anything new with you ladies? Any more exciting news from check-ups?

@HLK208: nothing new here either, except my hospital bag is mostly packed. Just need to throw some clothes and my phone charger in there once labor happens, and I have a checklist on the bag to make sure we don't forget things. Really itching for her to just get here already.
OB did the gbs swab today, which was SUPER fun. Cervical checks start next week.

@coopsmama ooooh that's all very promising!! Hopefully she comes soon for you =)

@coopsmama: I may or may not have had ice cream ( with chocolate shell) for lunch.

@coopsmama: woohoo! Hoping baby girl comes soon!!

@lauraeabel: oh yeah, I packed my hospital bag (except for things like my tooth brush and maternity clothes that I'll wear home).

Also, I installed the infant seat (trying to get LO's use to their new spots in the car). I ordered the pack n' play today (I left mine at my parents and my mom gave it away!) and the carrier so I think we have everything now. Juuuust waiting.

@lauraeabel: That's a great question! I feel a real heaviness in my abdomen and seem to pee more frequently than ever, but how do you know when you've dropped? My one friend had people telling her she hadn't dropped up until the day she gave birth!

I passed my strep test from last week! Have another appt today but not sure I'll get another cervical check since I'm just 36 weeks on Friday. Car seat base was installed last night and this afternoon my mom and I are grabbing a few last minute items from Babies R Us.

@runnerd: we have our carseat installed and there's a stuffed Yoda sitting in it We should probably take it out but then we forget to!

I feel like everybody else - waiting, sore, eagerly anticipating
38 weeks right now - I have an OB appt this afternoon - pretty sure nothing has progressed. I feel like baby has gotten lower but I really don't know. I've had pelvic pressure and sore lady parts for a couple weeks already so I don't really know if he's dropped any lower. I also think I've had a couple of BH but they haven't been that much.
Also, if you haven't had a prenatal massage - I highly suggest it. Had one on Sunday and it was magical!

Can't wait to see some baby updates!!!

@runnerd: good luck today! hope your appt goes well

@runnerd: Less than 12 now and nothing interesting going on over here! Bummer deal. I can't wait to hear the update on your baby boy - hope the appointment goes well and you guys receive good news.

10 days until my due date. I'm starting to feel like I will most definitely see that day. I went on a long walk with DH and C last night (just to get DS out and to enjoy the weather - not to try and stimulate labor!) and had no contractions. That was kind of a reality check! But as long as baby girl is developing happily and healthily - I will be patient.

@HLK208: You'll probably find out on IG first! But seriously - any time this thread comes out I do have to wonder which one of us is in labor. I've never participated in a due date thread before this and it's actually making my wait easier because I feel like waiting for all of you to go is exciting and adding intrigue to the last few weeks!

I'm 38+1 and had an appt with my OB yesterday. Still only 1 cm dilated but 80% effaced. He said baby was still pretty high up so he doesn't expect him to make an appearance any time soon.

TMI warning: Had what felt like a rough cervical check, turned out to be sweeping my membranes. Kinda annoyed he didn't tell me he was going to do it. I hadn't thought to ask him to tell me since I was only 38 weeks (I thought they did it later). Jokes on him though (or me?) because it looked like a crime scene in there. Freaked DH out a bit. But the bleeding pretty much stopped a couple hours later and now just spotting.

Too much blood for my taste recently...I had a pretty nasty bloody nose (first real one ever) and when brushing my teeth this morning my gums started bleeding -- DH said it looked like I'd be punched in the mouth there was so much blood! I'm pretty sure labor is going to look like a scene out of Dexter!

@lauraeabel: Apparently it's pretty common for OBs to do without even telling you (or so I've heard).