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@mrsrain: I'm hoping labour doesn't begin! He's still breech, so my life would be easier if my body holds out until my scheduled c.

@Mrs D: Water with chopped garlic sounds terrible, you are a champ for trying anything! I think yes, the baby is cooked and it's more important at this point that you rest and recover.

So....this happened. My husband really has no relationship with his mom - they live in the US, I've only met her once (7 years ago), we usually only hear from her when she needs money. She texted him today and said she would like to come meet Bennett, and would the weekend of the 18/19/20 work? I said "um....did you tell your mom we were having another baby?" I definitely do not want to deal with that stress with a 3 day old! So that should be an interesting conversation.

@Mrs D: how is your cold? That really sucks that you have to deal with a cold now too - as if these last weeks aren't torture enough!!!
@erinbaderin: oh no - that sounds like a potential nightmare ! I hope your husband is able to at least postpone the visit !

AFM: have been cramping but no obvious contractions or anything. I was 2 cm on Thursday I don't remember if I mentioned that, and was showing contractions. But didn't do much today and things feel fine . Just so tired! Also holding toddler makes me cramp more (obviously lol) so am wondering if I should hold her more to help progress things so labor isn't a million years again lol

@Alivoo01: @Mrs D: good luck to my fellow August '13 mamas!

Lots of love to all!

Fun things you learn by you're third baby - Depends work better than the giant pads the hospital gives you and are actually trimmer and more comfortable, lol. And everyone needs Earth Mama Angel Baby new mama bottom spray. I didn't even tear enough to need stitches and this stuff is amazing! So soothing.

So I just did some retail therapy (I have issues)...I got myself some Kendra Scott earrings and a necklace I have been eyeing...I also got some post baby inspiration tops (cute mom casual tops from Gap) and a spiralizer to help me with my GF and Dairy Free goals post baby...

Also - I sent DH to the aquarium with K today without me. I was going to go...but then realized walking all through the aquarium was going to wreck me. Plus I think some Daddy/K time is good...I am now an emotional wreck being away from her...I have issues!

@mrsrain: glad you had a great massage! Wonder if he'll make an appearance soon?

@Mrs D: boo on your head cold. Go away!! Ain't nobody got time for you!!! Glad your mom was around to help out and make you feel better!

@erinbaderin: whoa!!! Say what?! Did he tell her about the new baby???

@delight: aw!! Thanks dear!!

@princessandthebee: aw.

@Mrs D: mind sharing what you bought at Gap?? I'll definitely need a wardrobe makeover soon!!

And yay for daddy-daughter time while you relax!!

I love hearing how everyone is getting ready for baby's arrival outside of actual baby stuff! We went to Ikea yesterday hoping to encourage baby's arrival, but instead cane home with a new rug and a little table and chairs for Maddie. Our house is in great shape now! Was having contractions again last night, but they turned out to be pre-labor. Turns out that was a good thing because Maddie was up like HALF THE NIGHT. Ugh. So tired. Finally got her to sleep at 4am, but mama and daddy are dog tired today.

@erinbaderin: here is the link to my board. I have one for work to...

I also have a post on here somewhere about my progress towards a capsule wardrobe...I'm going for 40 pieces. That number excludes non fashion shoes (winter boots, workout shoes), workout clothes (I'm allowing 2-3 outfits per 'season'), loungewear/layering tops (2-3 yoga pants/crops, 2-3 t's/tanks/long sleeve) and pjs.

Its awesome you have your leave starting today. I am basically on leave now though I am still answering emails.

I got my hair did this AM...now chillin and cleaning!

So I was really stressed about getting the baby enrolled at the clinic on base (where his doctors will be) because of our unconventional birth. While the big boys were napping DH headed over there to sort things out (we already had a 24 hour check yesterday with the midwife so it wasn't a huge rush to get him seen, but like I said, it was stressing me out). It did take longer than it would have if he was born in the hospital near base but everything is scheduled and he's in the system and he has a well check tomorrow!

Apparently everyone was very interested to hear about the homebirth, lol,I'll be interested to see how his doctor feels about it tomorrow.

@Mrs D: I think you didn't post the link to your board? But Oooh, I love those Toms! I went to the Gap today and they didn't have any of the shirts I liked, but I did get a few other ones. Guess I'll have to order online as usual.

@Navy_Mommy: Glad you got it all sorted! How did the big brothers react to the new baby?

I just did an enormous grocery shop, now I'm ready to do some meal prep, plus the pantry is pretty well stocked - feeling good about that. Also the cashier, who had to be at least 60, told me I was having a boy based on my belly and then insisted on putting my bags in my cart.

@Mrs D: Yeah, we have basically identical taste, I now want to own everything on your board. Also now you've got me purse shopping, which is always dangerous....

How are of you later month ladies doing?? Past 38 weeks now and ready! Finished up all my
To do list and feeling like things may be moving in the right direction, feel like he's dropped lower, been having some nesting/insomnia, my back/hips are aching. And some weird stabbing pains around my cervix which Google says could mean dialiting. Hopefully things are moving!

@Mrs D: is your induction still on for tomorrow? Thinking about you!

@ksnow: yay, so close now!

@erinbaderin: 7 day count down! It's nice to know the end is in sight!

We are not surprisingly sleep deprived over here, and have to get DS2 tested for jaundice a fourth time, he's always borderline, as well as get his tongue tie clipped again this week. Apparently his tie was really thick.
Oh and I'm all over the place with these postpartum hormones but that's normal. Looking forward to hearing about more babies!

Good luck to you guys having babies soon!!

@princessandthebee: I hear you on the hormones! Bfing is killing me this time round with a toddler around too!

Prodromal labor, every night. Gone by morning. This mama is exhausted. I just want to meet my baby, at at nearly 38 weeks this could go on for a while!

I will be 38 weeks tomorrow and I am so ready to meet this baby! However, my DD was 9 days late, so I don't expect to go into labor before my due date.

Could any of you ladies describe how a Braxton hicks contraction feels? I think I *might* have experienced 5-6 of them last night (for the first time ever!) but I'm not sure if that's what it was, or if it was because of the baby moving. I felt an overall tightening of my whole belly, as well as pressure on my cervix/rectum that was constant and lasted around 45 ish seconds. However, when I looked down at my stomach, it looked like there were baby buns sticking out the side of my stomach. He wasn't moving around during it, just sticking his butt out! So I'm not sure if he was just stretching and holding the stretched position, or if it was a BH contraction. Any input is welcome!

@erinbaderin: Sounds like a great day! Eek 6 days now!

@mrsrain: I *think* I may be having some prodormal labor at night too. I have an appointment tomorrow and tempted to have them 'check' to see if I've made any progress yet.

@Lilbear: My DD was 9 or 10 days late too and so I'm assuming I'll be late again, but it sure doesn't stop me from being anxious/thinking maybeeeee i'll get to be a little early this time. And I think I've been having those same kinds of possible BH/possible baby stretching. Can't seem to determine which it may be.

Anyone else getting these weird intense cramps in their groin area? It seems odd, like maybe when you're dehydrated and get a foot or calf cramp...

@ksnow: I'm getting stabbing pains not cramp like feelings. It's probably just baby kicking

At my appt this last Tuesday cervix was still high and head isn't engaged yet. My midwife said to walk a lot and to swivel hips and dance lol. I read though that second babies usually don't Engage until labor so hopefully that's the case here !

@Mrs D: so so sweet !!!! Our toddlers will feel like full grown adults lol

@MrsLilybugg: my dr said the same thing yesterday..I was -2 when she broke my water...she said she would drop quickly at the end...