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@Revel: That would make sense, and that would also be awesome. Back labor caused by a sunny side up baby would be really uncool!

Now I'm super curious about @maybebaby too!

@Espion: That is hilarious! You could start a trend. But its so cute!

@Espion: Very nice! what brand yarn did you use? Can you order some more? If not ravelry has stash swapping I believe!

@maybebaby: Total TMI, but we tried the sexy time and (for real) right after DH was like, "Okay, baby time?!" Uhhh, I wish! lol! I know so many ladies who have had a ton of success with acupuncture. I'm sure you'll have this babe in your arms soon!

@knittylady: It was Cascade. At least it's fairly ubiquitous at the shops around here. The hard part is hauling my butt out the door to go get some! I had no idea about the stash swapping...I only need the ivory color. I'll definitely look into that!

@Espion: That sweater is going to be so cute!
@maybebaby: Boo, I was hoping no news was good news but it can't be much longer now.
@Espion: Ha if only it were that easy!

@maybebaby: eat a pineapple!

@swedishfish: Bought one at the grocery store today!! Will be having it for dessert

Doctor's appointment and BPP tomorrow morning. I am definitely going to ask for a note to leave work a little sooner than originally anticipated. I now have either a head cold or allergies. I just took some 24 hour Claritin to see if it's allergies or not.

@maybebaby: @tlcbaby: what kind of pump did you get? Insurance won't let me get one until the baby is born but I have a few choices.

@swedishfish: I was allowed to get it 30 days prior to my due date. I ordered a Medela Pump In Style Advanced, but unbeknownst to me they sent a Medela Advanced Personal Double Pump because the other was on backorder.

This one doesn't have a battery backup is the main difference. No biggie because I am planning to only work part time, but I wasn't too thrilled that they didn't even notify me.

@tlcbaby: ah, good to know. The Medela Advanced Personal Double Pump is one of my options. I have to call my insurance company again to make sure nothing has changed.

@maybebaby: Ha! How funny, I got my pump in the mail today. I'm with @tlcbaby: completely intimidated!

@grizz: You have to be so close as well!

Any day now we're going to be up to our ears in babies!

@swedishfish: I got the Ameda Purely Yours because my insurance would not cover the Medela pumps. I hear good things about both. Some people like the Ameda because it is a closed system. (Apparently an occasional problem with mold in the Medela tubes because of condensation...but someone on here said the tubes can be easily replaced and aquarium tubing is apparently a perfect fit and cheaper to boot!) If I had a choice, I probably would have gone with the Medela for no other reason than that's what most people seem to have.

Thank you ladies about the sweater! I'm a little ashamed at how long it has sat unfinished!

So I really am trying to not be a lazy bum while I'm on maternity leave, but I have been on the couch all afternoon. I did wash the car inside and out this morning and went to an aqua fitness class, but I have been so lazy since then. I've been giving myself at least one big task per day like car washing, gardening, etc.

Sadly, I've been watching old episodes of Dance Moms which I just recently discovered.

@tlcbaby: you are most certainly allowed to be a lazy bum before the baby comes! Besides it sounds like you are most certainly NOT being a lazy bum what with the car washing and the fitness class.

@grizz: Replied to your other thread but I am so excited if this is it for you!

ETA - FWIW, I remember reading that losing your plug doesn't necessarily predict labor, but true bloody show means labor should start on a matter of hours to a day or so.

@tlcbaby: I have total pump intimidation also! Also, enjoy your relaxation! Washing the car days before your due date sounds like a real accomplishment

@swedishfish: @Espion: Like some others, I was able to order mine 30 days before my due date. I got the Ameda, based on positive reviews and the closed system - I wasn't so concerned with mold as the idea of washing tubing sounds like a PIA. I do also have a hand-me-down Medela PIS (I think - it's the one that's built into a tote bag?) so I plan on trying both and keeping the one that works best at work and the other at home.

@tlcbaby: I secretly love Dance Moms. And Abby Lee Miller GIFs are my guilty pleasure

Speaking of internet hilariousness - do you all ever read STFU Parents? http://www.stfuparentsblog.com/

This is what I read late at night when I wake up and can't sleep. I always think DH is gonna hear me cracking up downstairs and come down here thinking something is wrong.

Okay you all inspired me to get out my breast pump and learn how to use it. I thought it would be really difficult because it came with an instructional DVD, but I just read through the book and it wasn't too hard at all. I only turned it on for a second because I was a little scared of starting labor, but I am glad I got it out. I went ahead and washed all of the parts even though I won't be using it for a while.

I also got out our Becco carrier and learned how to use it, too. I feel so productive!

@maybebaby: I'm hoping you're in labor too!!!!

@swedishfish: Just crampy Seeing my OB shortly though. How are you feeling today?

(Seriously, I think RRL tea, exercise balls, sex, spicy food...was invented just to give us something to do. I wish someone's grandmother had said "sitting on the couch all day watching movies" can induce labor! Because that I can do.)