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@Mrsjets: wow that's all newborn?! awesome! We have like 8-10 things in newborn size...I'm actually worried we have too much haha. I'm going to exchange something we got in newborn size for 0-3 months because I feel like we will get more use out of it. How big was your DS and how long did he wear newborn?

STM: when you got hand-me-downs of bigger sizes did you wash them BEFORE storing? If you did, would you wash it again after you take them out for baby to wear? I know the person really well who gave them to me and she washed all of them before hand, so I'm not really sure if I should wash them now or after storing them...or both times (they are size 6-9 months).

@Mrsjets: WOW! That's a lot of newborn stuff. Maybe she'll be small like my DD was and need to stay in newborn for 5 weeks. If that's the case, you might not have to do any laundry for a week

@Dandelion: I'm sorry you're sick, but it sounds like you're doing a great job at hanging in there.

@debbiei8: So, I know you posted this a few days ago, but I wanted to say I had a friend that did this to us. I was so upset and was ready to return it, but I went ahead and used it since DH insisted and I felt bad that my friend spent the money one it. ... and it turned out that DD LOVED the playmat our friend chose. Even at a year old, she still liked to play with it. Also, I want to say that DD couldn't care less about 1/2 of the stuff I ended up researching and meticulously picking out. It sucks because I spent so much time and effort figuring out what will be perfect for my baby (still doing it w/ this one), but you never know what your baby will actually like. So it might be a blessing in disguise?

Yeah that's all newborn, I have a lot of 0-3/3 months too It gets slim after that but I hope these 2 awesome friends continue to pass their stuff down. If not at least I didnt have to buy the clothes she'll grow out of the fastest.
@debbiei8: DS was 6lb3oz and was in newborn for 2-3 weeks...I have a feeling this one is bigger though. I washed it all because some of it was in diaper boxes not Rubbermaid containers and I also wanted to wash with fragrance free detergent/bounce. 8-10 things is enough IMO - I did laundry almost everyday when DS was brand new.

@Mrsjets: Nice newborn stash! I don't know how much I have for LO in newborn, but it fills up the drawer I have laid out for his clothes in that size. After I got it all collected and straighted, 2 friends of mine gave me tons of nb and 0-3 boy's clothes. I still haven't even added it to the drawer, but now he's quite ready for clothes! I wonder if I'll even be able to get him in everything!

@debbiei8: I wash everything before I store it away! Just so much easier when the time comes.

I need to get my butt in gear! All my newborn clothes are still up in storage. Dh is like perhaps we should get motivated lol.

@Mrsjets: thanks! My doctor said she couldn't figure out where I am hiding the baby lol! I was so happy that everything was ok! Little boy had me super worried, now I can relax a little. I really should be focused on getting ready for little man.

@Mrsjets: Nice! I have WAY too many girl clothes over here.

@lemondrop: I am totally paying extra to get a Hygeia. Do you love it? My insurance only covers up to a certain amount, but the difference would be $60 (medela) vs. $90 (Hygeia). I'm weirdly excited about this pump. I'll be a PT SAHM/nanny (bring baby with) and work PT on nights/weekends so I probably won't be pumping more than once a day, so it might be overkill, but I like it a lot so it's not that big of deal to me. I kinda feel like the closed system will be easier to store as well? Let me know how it works after storing it! I'm guessing I'll end up storing it about 2 years so the idea of closed system seems much better for that time than the Medelas.

@MrsRcCar: Glad things look good with baby!

@BabyBoecksMom: I am sure baby will like whatever playmat he has...I mean they are made to stimulate babies after all I guess I just really like the one I picked and since he will probably like them all the same I kinda want the one I picked out, which is totally ridiculous, but there are a couple things I think are more useful about the one I picked (like size, shape, etc). DH's aunt said she bought it because her new grandson loves his and sent a picture of him in it, which makes me feel more guilty about wanting to return it. I'll probably hold off for a bit on my decision since we won't need it right away anyways

Thanks for the washing tips. I think I'll just store them and then wash them when I take them out if I feel like they need it. They will sit there for a while and probably get a plastic-y smell that I will want to wash out anyways.

My belly button has been killing me today! I normally have a lot of burning on the left side of my belly button (I have a scar there that I think is the culprit) but today the whole are around it has been super sensitive today. I'm guessing it's getting ready to pop out...it's been pretty flat for the past probably 12 weeks.

@Mrs. Champagne: I would just consider it her looking up to you. However I would probably be bothered too! You could always return your diaper bag without telling her

@debbiei8: my belly button feels really tight - like that's where I'll get stretch marks but it hasn't hurt inside.

@Mrs. Champagne: I think it's sweet that she looks up to you and think having the same stroller/car seat isn't a big deal. I would exchange the diaper bag though

@Mrs. Champagne: haha yeah that's annoying. I'd return my diaper bag too lol.

@Dandelion: no leaking here but I didn't leak last time either!
@ScarletBegonia: I never leaked before giving birth but had tons of milk but I'm sure if you're leaking now you will have even more!

@ScarletBegonia: @Bao: I leaked a bit in my past 2 pregnancies, but not this month...but both times I had an over supply of milk. I hope leaking more doesn't indicate even more milk, lol.

I had my appointment today...

March 31 is my date! My section is at 9:30 am, so no waiting all day long...yay! I hate that it's a Monday, but we will go with it. I still have a feeling I won't make it that long, anyways.

I'm still measuring 2 weeks ahead. I have an ultrasound next week. They're gonna see how big he really is and determine when to start the NST's.

Today was my last appointment with the midwife. From now on it's OB's only because of my high risk status.

7 weeks left!

@prettylizy: I'm just glad it's not the next day. Although, April 1 IS my cousin's birthday.

@Dandelion: wooo exciting!

@Mrsjets: ooooo love it!! J's room is so coool!

@Mrsjets: Love the stripes!

@Dandelion: Wow, that's exciting to have a solid date!

@BabyBoecksMom: Do you think baby dropped? I've been having that uncomfortable, hard to breathe feeling lately so I can't wait until she drops!

So ladies as I type this update I am in L&D. I am presently 3 to 4 cm dilated and 60% effaced. They are trying to stop labor, hopefully I will go home tonight. However I will be on bed rest until further notice. Little E is trying to make an early appearance but hopefully we can push that back some. I have been feeling awful since yesterday. They want me to get until at least Friday. Down side to where I live is there no NICU. They only have a special care nursery here. I am a little freaked out right now but I am in capable hands.

@MrsRcCar: oh no! Thinking of you!