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We brought down the baby gear yesterday from upstairs (car seat, boppy, stroller adapter, etc.) then I went to go pee, wiped, and saw some mucous plug on the toilet paper! I was like oh! lol I know it could/doesn't mean anything, but I didn't lose it on my own with DS and I was further dilated and effaced with him than I am with her at this point in my pregnancy so this is new to me. ha!

@Alivoo01: I have been losing mucous plug today too! With DS I started contracting a few hours later, but this time, nothing yet!

Glad your induction went well, nice to hear those kinds of stories!

@Navy_Mommy: How's it going? Any progress?

@Alivoo01: How could they approve it and then change their mind? Good news that it sounds like his supervisor is supportive, though! I hope it gets worked out soon, that doesn't seem like something you want to worry about at this point!

@Mrs D: What food are you prepping? And OUCH that sounds uncomfortable! I feel like every day that goes by walking hurts more, the left side of my groin is just feeling more and more pulled. I think the chiropractor is hurting more than helping at this point, although for good reason.

I can't wait for this week to be over - I made good progress getting stuff wrapped up at work but now it seems like I'm just marking time. Plus I'm not a huge fan of the woman taking over for me so my handover meeting with her is going to be awkward. Next week, though, I have so many plans - getting my hair done! A massage! Pedicures with a friend! Maybe I'll go to a movie! I am going to LIVE IT UP!

Now that I've said that I'm sure the baby will come this weekend.

Also, the next person who asks me if I'm excited for "a year off" is going to get a swift kick to the shins. I'm not taking a yearlong vacation!

@erinbaderin: ummmmmm, I wouldn't necessarily call it progress. I definitely feel something, lol. I had lots of cramping and stuff last night but it wore off. I did the castor oil this morning and it wasn't that bad. No urgent bathroom breaks, lol. But I just kinda felt nauseous and tired. I took a quick nap and now I'm still in bed, still tired, but cramping again. If I'm up and moving around its very uncomfortable. If I'm lying down it doesn't stop but it doesn't hurt. It's too erratic to time though.

I just emailed my midwife to see if she thought I should get up and deal with the pain to try and progress things or rest so I'm not exhausted. We'll see what she says.

I think this is more prodormal stuff, not the real deal yet.

@Navy_Mommy: hoping things get moving for you SOON!

Not my best week. In the last week I gained like 6 lbs. Midwife isn't concerned because I didn't gain anything last week and very little the prior week, but it makes me feel anxious. Meanwhile, everyone around me is getting sick! My prenatal massage is postponed because she's got a bad cold, and 2 out of my 3 SAHM friends and their LOs are getting sick, too. So I guess we'll be staying home the rest of this week-- can't imagine getting sick right now! Continuing to get occasional contractions, but nothing that feels very promising.

@Navy_Mommy: What did you end up doing? I hope you got to stay in bed and relax!

@princessandthebee: That's so nice that your mom did some stuff for you! Last time my parents were really good at bringing us meals for the first week or so but now they live far away and I'm not sure what their plan is after the baby comes and we come home from the hospital. I should, at the very least, stock up on some things I can just throw in the oven even if I don't make them myself.

@mrsrain: I gained 8lbs in 2 weeks a few weeks ago and my midwife was also not concerned, plus you guys all told me it was mostly baby and water weight, so I'm going to tell you the same thing! I feel like I'm getting a cold and I'm super grumpy about it.

@Mrs D: Wow, I am impressed! Can you share the honey sesame chicken, that sounds delicious. The lactation granola bars is on my list of things to do next week.

Also, ha! When they said this guy was breech part of my brain said "oh thank God, I don't have to have sex to try to kickstart labour".

For some reason my right leg has been swelling up lately - it's so weird to not recognize your own foot! Also this evening I was trying to get a pan of broccoli out of the lower half of the oven while holding a toddler and my legs slipped, I did the splits, and landed on the floor. I think I pulled something, or aggravated whatever is already going on in my groin, because I'm in so much pain!

@erinbaderin: Here is the honey sesame chicken recipe! So yummy!!!

http://crockpotladies.com/recipe/crockpot-honey-sesame-chicken/

So this is happening...is she serious with this sleeping position?!

@mrsrain: completely out...had to wake her up to move her...so weird and hysterical

@Mrs D: haha that's amazing!

Check labor thread

@Mrs D: Thanks! That sounds delicious! Maybe I'll make an effort next week to do some cooking/prep, it would be very convenient to have things handy...

Also, HA! That is so funny.

My daughter is 21 months old. Today she was having a melt down and climbed into my lap. She maneuvered herself into a cradle position and I just rocked her and sung to her. And then she fell asleep! I'm savoring this moment... When she is still my only baby and I am still her safest place.

As for me, I lost a tiny bit more of my mucous plug yesterday, and pregnancy insomnia is killing me. Always up around 3am and can't go back to sleep till like 2+ hours later.

Meanwhile, my belly has been beyond crazy itchy these past few days. Like I'm practically clawing at my skin off because I can't stop scratching!! Called the OB office yesterday and they told me to take Benadryl and apply calamine lotion or hydrocortisone 1%. I took Claritin instead since Benadryl makes me sleepy and has weird side effects for me and lathered the cortisone like crazy. It seemed to do the trick, but the nurse called me back later in the afternoon and told me the doctor wanted me to come in today to have blood drawn to see if my liver is blocked. Apparently, blockage in the liver and/or gallbladder can cause the itchiness. Who knew!

We installed baby girl's car seat last night and moved DS's car seat. Besides cleaning and sterilizing pumping parts and bottles, I think we're ready to go. Oh! And pack up a few things for our hospital bag, but we'll do that this weekend.

@mrsrain: awwww she looks so sweet and cuddly!

@Alivoo01: ugh, that sounds so uncomfortable! Did you get results from the testing back yet? Hopefully it's just dry, stretching skin!

@Mrs D: exactly! It's amazing how much guilt I can still muster up at this late date in pregnancy over changing things for my daughter. I gave to keep reminding myself that she's gaining more than she's losing!

@sailgrl18: sounds like he is really low! Remember, you can dilate and efface really rapidly, especially with 2nd (+) babies!

My massage was rebooked for TODAY and I absolutely can't wait! It's a bit of a drive to get there and back, so I essentially have the afternoon off from mama duty.

Funny story! DH actually called up my midwives yesterday to ask if it is ok to have sex with me! They were like, she's full-term, go for it! I'm hoping it'll at least help my body progress a little faster.

@erinbaderin: I did some general stocking too - like Rice-a-Roni, boxes of pasta, jars of sauce, shells n cheese, frozen veggies, frozen chicken breasts, etc...all stuff to help me throw something together easily but not necessarily "prepped" meals. It feels nice to have a nicely stocked pantry. Really this is how we should keep our house - I am just a freak about food expiring so I try to only buy what we need....

This way all I truly NEED is produce and meat. Which I THINK I can trust DH to get.

Sucks about the ear infection but the good thing is with the antibiotics he'll be better so soon! As much as I always felt awful for K when her temperature was bc of an ear infection it was also a relief bc I knew we could fix it easily. We're 1 year in to tubes now - so not an issue....but god bless antibiotics and pain meds!

On that note...the cold is officially in our house. K had a scratchy throat last weekend and she seems to have given it to DH and I. DH is being a complete baby and saying he cant take care of K bc he is so sick he doesnt want to pass it to her. His response when I said "I have the same thing...we have to parent...so she will just have to deal" was "well you dont seem as sick feeling as me"....UGH....ya bc women just suck it up whereas men act like infants...

My mom is back thankfully so she may come over this weekend or K and I may go there for a night for some Grammy comfort!

@sailgrl18: That's so cool you can tell your LO has dropped! I don't think mine has yet since I can feel her all the way to the top of my belly.

@mrsrain: My nurse hasn't called me, but I do have an appt today so maybe I'll hear something then??

Hope the sex helps you progress! And enjoy your time off this afternoon from mama duty and that awesome massage!!

@erinbaderin: Oh no!! Poor kid!! Glad he was feeling better post Tylenol, and hopefully the antibiotics will kick whatever is remaining in his system out. for good!!!

@Mrs D: Boo on y'all being sick!! And what's up with hubbies being so ugh when they're sick. I can't believe he actually said "you don't seem as sick as me" out loud. Really?? REALLY?!?!?! *angry face* So sorry!!

DS has been having a low grade fever the past few days too (99-100) with some coughing. Been giving him Tylenol and Allegra, but doesn't seem to help much in either department. Thankfully, he's still his cheerful and playful self, but just feels warm. Meanwhile, I've been having some thick mucous in my nose the past few days, but my face has also started breaking out like a teenager along with the belly itchiness so I don't know if it's pregnancy related or what! Fun times!

@Navy_Mommy: Sorry to hear that. I hope her manual cuff shows a lower reading and you can have the home birth you want.

@Alivoo01: What is up with all the kids getting sick right at the end of cold season! I hope the fever doesn't turn into anything and you don't get sick!

@Navy_Mommy: Oh man, I'm sorry. That sucks. Fingers crossed the next reading is ok. Would they induce you for a home birth?

@MrsLilybugg: Oh no, you too! We're all falling apart at the last minute! I hope you're ok!

As for me, I'm officially on maternity leave (well, technically I'm on vacation, my mat leave starts on the 14th, but no real difference). It is SUCH a weird feeling. I actually generally really like my job and my coworkers and it's so strange to say goodbye to everybody for a year. Who knows how many of them will even still be there when I go back? It's freaking me out a little to know I've done my last commute for 53 weeks.