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@runnerd: I'm totally feeling those crotch pains. Some days are worse than others! Someone recommended wearing a band across your hips.

@meadow: so glad the babies are doing well!@brownepiano: glad you're on the mend!

My next appointment is Monday. I really hope I pass my glucose test.

Also, RCS hasn't been scheduled yet but should be right around 39 weeks-- That puts us on the 30th I think, which is a no go as its my nieces birthday so I may ask to move it up a few days or hold out until a couple days later

@meadow: yay for a good appt, and so cute the babies' heads are snuggled together!

@runnerd: I've been feeling strange sensations in my crotch area, not exactly pain though.

@brownepiano: yay for getting your stitches out!

@RKitty @Alba4 good luck with the glucose test!

@Mrs. Pink: Yay for 30th percentile!

I had a growth ultrasound today. Baby is 3 lbs 8 oz. which is 43% and still head down. Just last Monday he was under 3 lbs! Maybe that explains the 2 lbs I've gained since last week

30w2d

@runnerd: I get that too, but it is usually because of the baby. I think he's head down now, so its like he's trying to punch his way out!

Hi ladies, sorry for being totally out of the loop lately - I haven't been posting but I have been reading along and keeping up with everyone's news! I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well, even if the third trimester aches and pains are starting in full force....at least the end is nigh! I think just about all of us are officially in the third tri now, and the early June mommas are actually into single digit weeks countdown (luckies!)

As for me, I just had an appt with the midwife today, my first one in eight weeks! They really space out appts here with non-first time mums - my next one now isn't for another six weeks! All was good though, with the exception of baby being in the transverse position. I'm not worried yet, as I'm not quite 29 weeks, but both of my girls were head down from 24 weeks on and stayed that way, so of course I expected this one to do the same. Funny enough, I wouldn't have been opposed to needing a c-section with either of my first two, but knowing this is my last baby, I desperately want one last normal delivery and will be gutted if this baby doesn't turn. Putting the horse before the cart here though so not going to stress about it yet

No real pregnancy aches and pains to complain about right now, other than reflux when I bend over too soon after eating. We spent all weekend gardening and that was a bit tough with a bowling ball belly, but other than that, I can't complain. My patience is at an all time low, especially with my 3.5 yr old, but I also attribute that to the fact we've been out of our house for nearly six weeks now whilst having a major kitchen/conservatory renovation done. I get along very well with my ILs, but there is only so much 'helpful' criticism (ahem, 'advice') I can take from my MIL before I start to lose the plot. Touch wood, works will be done this week and we'll be back in our house by the weekend....

@meadow: @Alba4: Good luck with the GD test today ladies! Hope you both pass with flying colours!

@RKitty: As others have said, fundal height doesn't mean a whole lot, so try not to worry! I always measured small, up to four weeks behind by the end, with both of my girls and they were 7 lbs 6 oz and 8 lbs 2 oz. I'm measuring small again this time as well, but as long as baby is moving regularly, they don't feel the need to do a growth ultrasound as baby is fine.

@starlitsky: @Mrs. Pink: Glad to hear your babies are growing well! When you hear the estimated weight of the babies at this stage, it's a bit crazy to think about! I still think of the baby as being a tiny little bean, but it's obviously not! So exciting....

Anyway, I will try to do better with keeping up with this thread, but even if I'm not commenting regularly, I'm reading along and am always happy to hear everything is going well for everyone else!

~28w 5d

As for me, I am finding myself slowing down as well. I had a pretty busy day Saturday & by Saturday night I was so worn out & so sore. My back hurts just about 24-7 now. I've been doing some stretches/positions that help in the moment & a heating pad at night. I'm scared to see what's to come, to be honest. Oh & my nausea is back. It's not as persistent as 1st trimester but it's there. So that's lovely. I just keep reminding myself "Just 9 more weeks"

ETA: Do your littles one hiccup a lot? My little guy gets the hiccups SEVERAL times a day. It's so funny because he seems to gets mad when he gets them & takes it out on me (strong movements).

Hope you all have a nice week!

-30w3d

ramping up for exams over here. i may check in periodically over the next 6 weeks or not, i'm still here. big exam in May, then I'll be back and posting like 17x a day while I sit on my hands waiting for baby.

just following along, lots of good appointments and growth scans and exciting stuff all around! glad to see all the good news and fun updates. and bump pics--I should take one...

been more tired and getting headaches, probably from stress from exams. but generally things are good.

31w 5d

@Ree723: I found out that baby is transverse today too! I'm hoping that he might turn himself, but may try some regular stretching and yoga.

I found out today that my placenta moved up a little and is no longer considered a complete previa! It is marginal, meaning that part is still touching my cervix. Regardless, the fact that it has moved at all has given me hope for a vaginal delivery! Only time will tell!

@MMcAlli: I don't think I've felt hiccups! I've felt something that I thought could be, but it only happens a couple times I don't think it's hiccups.

@pastemoo: good luck with your exams!! It'll be nice to have that all done, and then you can wait

@brownepiano: maybe it's low BP and you need more salt?

@Alba4: yay! Great news!

@meadow: yup it burned my throat too!

@Ree723: it's crazy to think the baby is 3+ lbs now and will be packing on at least 3 more lbs before birth!

@MMcAlli: that's amazing about your LO's movements. Sounds like an active little guy! I haven't been able to see movement from the outside but I've felt mild hiccups once.

@meadow: I love ultrasounds too!

@pastemoo: good luck with your exams!!

@Alba4: yay that your placenta moved!!

@brownepiano: that does sound hard to be dealing with lightheadedness at this stage!

Is anyone getting a 3D ultrasound? I found a groupon deal for a center that's close to my home so I bought it! Now I need to schedule the appointment.

30w5d

@starlitsky: I would love to do the 3d ultrasound, but I can't justify the cost - especially when I feel like all the babies look the same. Let us know how yours goes!!

@runnerd: @meadow: Hiccups, for me, are obviously constant & its more of a deep movement/feeling it doesn't feel much like a kick or him changing position.. Like if you place your hand on my stomach it's just a light bounce every couple of seconds. Also, I feel them more in my lower stomach/private area than I do in the top of my stomach, which makes sense because he is head down. I've read some women never even feel them. Just another thing to show that every pregnancy is different.
@pastemoo: Good luck on your exams, by the time they are done & you're back active on here we will all be so close! :))
@brownepiano: Yuck on the lighthead-ness. I have experienced it a little but nothing to what you are describing. I would definitely bring it up at your next appointment, just in case!
@Alba4: Great news about your placenta!!!
@meadow: Thanks for sharing the link. I will have to get some of those to get me by. Fingers crossed for good results on your GD Test Today!
@starlitsky: I keep going back & forth about a 3D ultrasound. If I found a coupon, I definitely would. No such luck. My friend just had one done though & the quality was awesome. My luck I will decide to get one & my little guy would have his hand in his face (which he has every single ultrasound here lately) & not ever move it. Definitely post a picture when you get yours! I love seeing them! :))

@Alba4: Congrats! I just got a call that I passed too!

I hadn't known 3-D/4-D Ultrasounds were still so uncommon! I've had a few done this pregnancy already! My doctors office just clicks a button and we get a 3D instead of a regular US.

Most of mine are either fuzzy though, or his hands are in front of his face so they're really nothing special....

@Alba4: @RKitty: Congrats!

@MrsKRB: Yes! My left rib bothers me regularly, especially since I sit so often. So annoying. Today I also had major pubic bone pain. It was hard for me to lift my legs onto the couch! Ouch!

Anyone else decide on a name??

I think we are leaning towards Harlow right now... Nickname Low.

I want to use my moms name as a middle and we are slightly worried about offending my MIL. We would use her name for a girl if we had another, though. And their names rhyme so we can't just double up!

@pastmoo: good luck with your exams!
I feel the same way with my hand, by the time I get the splint off it will be baby time! I started physical therapy exercises yesterday and it is scary how much range of motion I've lost.

Whoever asked about hiccups, the baby has them right now! For me it is like a rhythmic tapping, really steady and not painful.

I asked about the lightheadedness today and it is reactive hypoglycemia. I need to eat often and cut back on simple sugars and simple carbs (basically my favorite foods). It's the worst first thing in the morning so I'm going to have to figure out some sort of change to my routine. After a hot shower I am almost ready to pass out!

I just registered for our birthing class it's the last weekend of the month... and picked the hospital! Less then three months to go! It's starting to sink in!

My husband knows I love Cadbury eggs and forgot to get some on clearance this year.... so he came last night with a box of them... he found a stash at a grocery store and cleaned them out! I also think he wants me to have gestational diabetes. ...

@RKitty: lol!!! I'm jealous! I went to the grocery last night and was looking for the clearanced Cadbury eggs and they had already changed out their seasonal display

Speaking of GD - took my test the yesterday. Anxious for the results, even though I passed with flying colors the first time.

-29w1d

@brownepiano: Sorry about the hypoglycemia - doesn't sound fun! Thanks for the info on hiccups....are they many in a row like grown people or just like 2 or 3?

@RKitty: Yay for the class!! And double YAY for the eggs!!! I was at the grocery store today and was so pumped to find Easter candy marked down to 10 cents! Bring on the sugar! hahahahahah jk.

@MrsKRB: HAVE FUN!!

I had a growth scan yesterday and everything is looking great - babies are just under 3lbs each - unbelievable to imagine having nearly 6lbs (a full term baby!) of baby in there!! Also the doctors were pleased to see a good amount of fluid still in there both cushioning the babies and giving them room to grow! It was fun watching them on the screen - neither baby was particularly cooperative for printed photos, but watching a yawn on the screen and watching one of them practice breathing was just so cool

This past week I have been feeling really exhausted. In writing this I'm realizing I probably am eating less meat than usual - so I need to get some meat meals in the next few days. Either that - or I'm just getting the 3rd trimester sleepiness :-p. My foot swelling has ammped up too...whomp whomp.

We are going to a class tomorrow for half a day on baby care in the newborn stage. I'm so excited to learn and see my husband learn things!!! YAY

Oh and we built one of our cribs - AHHH it's so fun to walk into the room and see it there

-29w0d