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I'm just popping in and saying congrats to the July 2014 mamas! It's JULY! This time last year I was waiting for my little one to be born hope time flies by and you stay cool and eat lots of ice cream

My family threw me a mini shower - we went out to dinner last night and I was so surprised. It was such a nice night (we sat on the water, there was a live band, good food and some cute gifts).

But then I got in bed, slept for about 2 hours and woke up to intense back cramps that wrapped around to my stomach and hips. I couldn't sleep through it. I drank a lot of water yesterday! What's going on? This is my third pregnancy so I thought I should know by now when to tell what's real vs. fake. I'm losing a lot of energy though (um, the dish washer has needed to be emptied for 2 days now). So I was up until 5am, feeling like today would be the day. They're better now but I'm still worried to leave the house alone!

As for me, last night was rough. I think I barely slept 3-4 hours - the heat is killing me over here! I am a swollen mess. I also got the worst leg cramp which never happens to me and it is still hurting this afternoon.

My shower went well. It was outside, was very simple, and decorated with all sorts of pretty flowers some of which I got to take home. I got some really nice things for DD and have a few loads to wash this afternoon. I really appreciated it. Aaaaand for the record, I did eat 3 cupcakes. Oops!

I had an appointment today. I had to wait 45 minutes which, at this stage in the game, kinda ticked me off. DS is a teething, feverish mess so I had to ask my mom last minute to take time from work to stat home with him. I'm so glad I didn't drag him along to this appointment.

I declined being checked and midwife felt baby and said she has floated back up and is very crooked in her presentation. Definitely still posterior. She didn't say it directly but hinted at seeing me at an appointment next week - July 10th. I'll be 40w4d at that point. Sigh! Guess I'm in it for the long haul unless baby figures out her positioning stat.

I'm anxious to see who delivers next! And I want another newborn picture! Come on. July babies!

@HLK208: If I'm still pregnant next week I WILL be asking to be checked and will be demanding a membrane sweep if at all possible. When she said that her head had floated upwards again (I guess it's common for second time plus moms to have baby engage off and on? You'd know better than I would about that!) I didn't even want to bother. But I'm lazy and I hate sitting there wrapped up in those paper sheets that tear if you barely even move!

What are some things you ladies are most looking forward to about NOT being pregnant anymore? Minus the obvious ones like no more bump, a newborn to snuggle, etc.

I am REALLY craving a great deli sandwich, a peach sparkling wine Bellini at my favorite restaurant in town, and to go shopping for new clothes!

My day was super weird. It started off that I didn't feel baby boy very much when I woke up even after some OJ. I wasn't too concerned though because he did meet the kicks count (first time I've ever had to worry) and then I just casually mentioned something at my appointment. The nurse decided to get me an NST (my first one).

Baby boy was very active. But when the OB saw his heartbeat pattern she got concerned, there were too many dips for her liking. So off to the hospital for longer monitoring and a biophysical profile.

Luckily baby passed with flying colors- A+ on both the ultrasound tests and the monitoring. And the nurse at the hospital saw some contractions which was weird because my OB didn't see any on my NST at the office.

Anyway, back home now, crabby and full after scarfing down lunch at 4 PM- way too late for this mama!

Such a snowball effect all from one comment to my nurse! But I'm happy they checked. baby is still head down and I'm still not dilating so I'm super glad they didn't mention a 4th of July induction (which would have been the plan). Oh and we're hosting people at our house tomorrow AND we're in the middle of getting some electrical work finished for 500 dollars. I'm way more upset about that than the hospital visit. Baby did so good!

UGH, this day bites. sorry for the long post.

@coopsmama: oh I agree. I hate, hate, hate cervical checks anyway since they're painful!

I'm most excited for: sangria, my body to feel relieved, to be active with my older LO's, not peeing at night, eating carbs (dumb GD!!!) and feeling like a normal mom and wife again!

@LemonLong: I actually read one of your old threads today (I looked up false labor on the HB search). I'm feeling exactly what you did. Painful cramping through back, hips and stomach but I really don't want to go in to L&D just for them to tell me it's nothing.

@princessandthebee: I'm sorry for the scare! But so glad baby is alright. Ick, home repairs always stink. Hope tomorrow is better!

@lauraeabel: wow! Go you for DTD, haha! My poor, poor DH hasn't been so lucky. Yay for the first day of maternity leave too!

I'm also over all of the conversation that strangers start up about the pregnancy. Sometimes, I just want to mind my own business!

@coopsmama: I am soooo looking forward to a refreshing summer beer on the back deck with DH when LO has been laid down at night. Also, SOOOOO EXCITED to start running again!

@princessandthebee: glad everything looked good!! better safe than sorry!

@HLK208: @lauraeabel: haha, yea I'm tired of being smiled at and looked at bc I'm pregnant! I want to go back to being invisible in a store and at the park lol

@lauraeabel: I haven't yet but in my experience, I only lost it right before labor! With my first, I lost it 3 hours before my water broke. With my second, I lost it, went to the hospital for my induction and they said I was already in early labor.

Hey ladies - if you have Instagram and want to share I'd love to follow you! I am already following @HLK208 and @littleredhairedgrl, but i need to get prepped to see pics of all my July mamas sweet babies! (or I can wall Instagram, I don't post it on HB since it's my name lol)

@lauraeabel: Mucus plugs are disgusting so that sounds about right! It sounds like things are moving right along for you - I have to think baby most certainly will be early! Hooray!

@runnerd: Wall me your IG and I'll add you! I'll warn you I post far too many pictures of my little man. It's really fun having HB friends on there and I agree, can't wait to see each other's babies!

Nothing new over here, just hanging tight! I'm super swollen tonight from being outside in the muggy heat all day. I think tonight (we had to come home from 4th festivities early due to LO's bedtime) I'll be putting my feet up, drinking lots of ice water and watching a movie with DH. Maybe also indulging in some ice cream - YUM. 40 weeks Sunday and finally coming to terms with the fact that I will in fact be pregnant forever.

@coopsmama: done!

@runnerd: Blueberrypie had hers on the 2nd!

@runnerd: @HLK208: Every time I see an update to this thread I instantly think one of you must be in labor! Haha! One of these days!

@coopsmama: i keep looking at the list and seeing who hasn't posted in a few days and wanting to stalk them to see if they had a baby they haven't let us know about! haha!

@runnerd @coopsmama I completely agree. Especially since I'm not at work I am desperate for distractions! People need to update.

@lauraeabel: That's really exciting about your mucus plug! Things I'd never thought I'd say... haha

Post pregnancy I'm most excited about being able to see my lady parts for shaving, red wine, and bending down without groaning, oh and not feeling so warm all the time!

My IG is dramahappens but I rarely post pics on there! Is it weird if some of us decide to be FB friends? I just update FB so much more often...

And hopefully all of you early July mamas come back to see us late July mama's updates! I know everyone will have a sweet newborn to cuddle, but it's gonna get lonely here after the middle of the month goes by!

@MrsCDH: Sorry hubby is gone for a short time, hopefully baby stays put until after he comes home!!

Is anyone receiving any special treatment during these last few days/weeks?

I'm not! I'd love one more pedicure though. DH is acting like I'm not even pregnant...which, with my hormones, hasn't been going over well!

@HLK208: This Friday is my last day of work and then I have an 11-day stretch before my c-section on the 22nd so I'm planning on getting a pedicure, a haircut, and my eyebrows threaded during my time off. I figure it'll be my last chance to get pampered for a long time.

@MrsCDH: Will be crossing my fingers for you that baby stays put until your husband is back from his trip!

@princessandthebee: I don't think it's weird to want to be Facebook friends! I have a few HB friends on Facebook. I don't post a ton on there these days (mostly just big news items for out family) but I'd love to see a group started like @LemonLong: mentioned. Does someone want to get one started? It would be nice if we could make it a private group.

And I'll definitely be on here through the entire month (and after!) even if baby comes as early as tomorrow! I'm way too invested in everyone's pregnancies and stories now. The way it's looking though with this stubbornly posterior girl I'm carrying -- I'll be right there with ya towards the end of this month!

@HLK208: Nah. I wish. I would love a pedicure, too, as my nails are so bad and haven't been painted in forever and I can't exactly bend down there to do it myself. DH does treat me like I'm pregnant and goes above and beyond at home and with DS but I would love it if he were to mention that I should get a massage or pedi or something. Oh well! I've already scheduled my first cut and color for August - can't wait!