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@MsMini: Of course you would know about biological nurturing.....I always LOVE your expert advice; we should be paying you or something.
Thanks for giving me the advice to keep open-minded about lots of different BF positions.
@MsMini: Congrats on getting your first coat of paint up! I haven't had to do a nursery because ours is in our room, so don't feel like you are 'behind'....some of us just aren't doing. One day when we move LO downstairs to the guest bedroom I'll have a fun time (working hard like you) doing the room. -
@MsMini: Yay for the first coat of paint! Awesome!
@cvbee: thanks for sharing the tips from the class! I am no able to go to any of the worthwhile classes out here, so I appreciate being there vicariously.
My baby is in the same position as yours.
@winniebee: You found out about the anterior placenta at your 19 week scan? I didn't find out until 5 weeks ago! I guess they would have known by then and I might not have been paying attention.
And yeah, veiny boobs, veiny belly... I'm pretty gross
@nskillet: i am a belly sleeper still... well... not really, but I have been a belly sleeping for a long long time, and I still almost sleep on my belly now. And, yes, I have an anterior placenta, too.
I'm relieved, too--a much appreciated layer of protection!
@duckduckkristen: I can't guess, but since the NP told me, I can tell he's still in that position.
@blushink: I'm not ready yet, and I don't even want to make a list! I'm only a week behind you, too. No worries.
@marriedandlovingit: LO will wear a diaper, a shirt or onesie and a hat, and .... maybe a receiving blanket?
mrsdaredevil: is the muscle tightness BH? also.... let us know how the massage is. hope it's awesome!
aunt pol: ack , what an interesting way to "schedule" you. thanks for the explanation--i was the one who asked
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@Goldilocks1107: I spied your bump on the WB bump love thread. Looking fabulous! Looks like your babe has such a nice roomy torso to grow on because you are so long. Lucky kiddo!
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@duckduckkristen: I thought I knew what position the baby was in around 28 weeks - head down butt and back on the left and feetsies on the right. It was based on where I felt most of the kicks/jabs and also there was a ball where his butt is. I was right - confirmed by doctors when I was in the hospital a few weeks ago. It seems like he has been in that position for a really long time and he probably won't move again.
@cvbee: What a cute selection of clothes!
@aunt pol: This is a monster thread isn't it? I asked Mr. Bee if we might run into issues with pages loading and we shouldn't have any problems ; )
@MsMini: Nice!! Can't wait to see the finished product!
@pastemoo: Yep the doctor during the anatomy scan said out loud "I'm going to say your placenta is anterior right...." and of course I knew exactly what that meant and asked my OB about it that week.
@Goldilocks1107: You are such a pretty pregnant lady!
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I'm feeling depressed today. Been over 2 weeks since my preterm labor scare so...it's great that he's 2 whole weeks bigger. But how am I going to do this for 4 more weeks? I have a good few days and then a bad day or two where I just feel sad/depressed/feel sorry for myself. I really enjoyed my pregnancy and it sucks that I can't do prenatal classes, can't go shopping for baby items, can't work on the nursery, on top of all of the normal activities that I'd like to be doing. I don't even get to complain about my backaches and swollen feet, because I don't have any since I'm just laying around all day! Not to mention that I just feel like a slob - laying around, eating, and packing on the cellulite.
DH is great, my family and friends have been so wonderful, but it just doesn't help how I feel. I know we all make sacrifices for our children, so I just need to get over it. There's no resolution to it, just feel like I need to vent, I guess.
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@cvbee: Thanks! I was going to let the ladies know I posted my pic. I'm definitely thankful that being tall pays off with a little more room for the baby (and more comfort for me!).
@MsMini: Congrats on the painting! One step closer to having everything done. I didn't bother with any projects last night. Went to the gym, ate dinner, lounged around and did some laundry. That was enough for me!
@winniebee: Sorry you're feeling down. I was just thinking last night that you needed a big "CONGRATULATIONS" for staying in bed and keeping that baby safe inside for another successful week. It's got to be tough, especially since you were so active beforehand. Here's some positive thoughts for you today: one more day in bed is one less day you/the baby are in the hospital or NICU, we're here for venting throughout the day, almost everything you need to get before the baby gets here can be ordered online - and there's lots of stores out there for you to comparison shop so you can get the best deal (!), you'll be plenty rested for delivery and will probably just pop that baby out :-), and . . . you did so well on your weight gain earlier in your pregnancy that the extra you gain now will probably keep you within your "range" and it's harder to see cellulite on pale people because it blends into the white, white skin (speaking from experience!).
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@cvbee, @goldilocks1107, @marriedandlovingit - you ladies are SO cute with your bumps. Makes me feel huge, you're ALL bump! @Marriedandlovingit - you look like Laura Linney in that pic!
@winniebee - I'm sorry bedrest is so hard. You're doing such a great job of keeping your baby safe though!
@msmini - yay for paint! It was so great to get ours done, though afterward I walked in and went, "That is REALLY green!" I bet yours looks great!Not much to report from last night though I got seriously annoyed at DH because he thinks we need to water our trees (?) and left me to do the dishes alone after I'd already cooked. Am I the only one that doesn't see the need to water trees? I mean, they're mature trees, not seedlings!
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@winniebee: awe, I hope for this time to pass quickly for you. I can somewhat empathize with how you feel, as for many times as a supply teacher I have felt really down on the many days that I don't get called to work (and I even had the ability to get up and out there if I didn't feel so down). Thanks for letting us know how you feel. Hang in there! I am also so impressed with how good you have been for baby. There is a gal in my prenatal classes who went into preterm labour and she was supposed to stop work, but she just decided to disregard the orders. I felt bad for her baby.
@volksgirl64: That is kindof sweet that your DH waters trees. I feel like that's a good daddy trait! Everyone has their own quirks. Today is my 36 week appointment and my first internal and strep swab. Pretty excited about maybe getting some news about what's going on in there. Then tomorrow morning we are travelling 5 hours to the in-laws for Easter weekend. I'll have another mini-shower there and hopefully won't have a baby.
Yesterday's online baby shopping: splurged on 12 more Grovia newborn diapers. (Was totally debating on whether or not to get a full set of newborn diapers, since they will only fit for a couple months....but I am a bit of a cloth diapering pioneer amongst my friends and family so I want LO to not look like he is swallowed by his too-big one size diapers, nor do I want to start off with disposables, which might make them think that I've 'given up' already.) So our first couple months will be almost 100 percent Grovia AIO newborns....and I might use the one size fuzzibuns and charlie bananas if he starts to sleep through the night and needs more absorbancy.
Today's online shopping will be for onesie extenders from etsy. Just heard of them for the first time this week and they seem like a great idea, especially because cloth diapers are more bulky than disposables.
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@MsMini: thank you for this advice! I had my OB/non stress test this morning and asked all of my c section questions. I was so relieved when the doctor said I could do a "trial by labor". She said she has seen plenty of women vaginally deliver large babies and that 95th percentile doesn't just factor in head circumference it means length as well. They are mostly concerned about shoulder displacia in larger fetuses. I basically said c sections are major surgery and im not going to stand in the way of the healthiest delivery for my baby and I but I'd rather schedule an induction before c section. C section is last case scenario for me. She also confirmed the practice is VBAC friendly which was nice.
After 36 weeks she told me to begin trying to ripen my cervix but having tons of sex if possible and also using a birthing ball and rocking my hips. She said after 36 weeks it's a watch and see game and that the office will not schedule an induction or c section unless it's an emergency before 39 weeks. I'm feeling much more confident at this point and sooo relieved I had that talk. Otherwise, baby looks excellent for the nonstress test. Plenty of movement, great heart rate. Next week is my growth scan so we will see how baby girl is cooking!
@winniebee I totally know how you're feeling. After getting diagnosed with GD I felt like my body was failing me and my baby. Dealing with complications is really hard and mine is so minor compared to yours. The last weeks of pregnancy can be really depressing with your lack of energy, weight gain, and general discomfort it leaves you wondering why this is so great and a lot of times feeling guilty for feeling so selfish. Vent as much as you want/need and most importantly it's ok to feel frustrated/sad/helpless when you're dealing with what you are. It's especially tough because you seem like such an independent woman. Consider this practice for after delivery recovery and try to find the humor in this if you can. Laughter always makes me feel better. Also remember, you're making sacrifices for the well being of your beautiful baby boy and while it feels like cruel and unusual punishment now you're going to blink and he will be walking and then driving and this will all be in your rear view mirror. You got this girl! You are shewoman hear you roar!
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@cvbee: Thanks for the note. Sometimes I just need to relax and let him do his thing. I just really didn't want to do the dishes!
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@volksgirl64: No, that man needs to buy you a dishwasher! Ours died a couple weeks back, and I found standing at the sink didn't agree with my ankles at all, they puffed up horribly. So I washed and he dried, and then Monday just gone we got a new dishwasher. Yay! I don't intend to hand wash so much as a cup for a very long time again:)
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Well, my plan was to start my day of pampering by sleeping in, but alas I woke up at 5 am and couldn't get back to sleep no matter what I tried. I laid around in bed for a long time, had a long shower, but I figured I would pop in here before I head off to my mani/pedi.
I had a down moment last night, despite my complications, I really love being pregnant, and I felt like inducing at 38 weeks (although I know it is the safest thing for my baby by far), is cheating me of the final weeks of pregnancy. I feel like I could be pregnant forever and not bothered (hopefully I get tired of it soon), so although I can't wait for my own little person to be here, I think I am really going to miss the way I look and feel right now.
Oh, I forgot to mention last night ... I painted last night wearing my pre-pregnancy (well-fitted) work pants, with the waist band rolled under my belly ... and they were BAGGY on my butt! I got a good laugh at that, because I never expected to lose inches off of my hips and butt from being pregnant (score!).
@winniebee: I am sorry you are feeling down. I can't imagine how hard it is for you, being stuck at home and not being able to get things done. You are doing the most important job though, by making sure your little guy keeps cooking, and avoids the NICU as long as possible! Your countdown is moving along though, and you will be sprung from your rest and ready to get things done before you know it.
@cvbee: Good luck with your checkup today! Fingers crossed for GBS negative! I keep thinking about buying some newborn sized CD's but I was worried about having a huge baby with the GD, so I didn't before, but now with out LO being just average sized (should be ~7lbs when born) I am thinking they might be worthwhile ...
@Nskillet: Your welcome! Even a short trial of labour is good for baby, it alerts baby that something is happening and they release hormones to prepare themselves for birth. Shoulder dystocia is scary though, so I see where your doctor is coming from.
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@MsMini: Congrats on taking care of yourself! You'll be in a great position to be in awesome shape after the baby. You go girl!
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@winniebee: What you are feeling has to be completely normal. You are doing a great job keeping your son cooking!
@MsMini: Nice work painting the nursery! Have a fun day getting pampered!
@volksgirl64: Thank you! I have never got that before!
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@Goldilocks1107: Thanks so much for your kind words - I know we are all so tough on ourselves and this is no exception. I think I just need to get back to not thinking about the next few weeks ahead and instead just focus on the day. Otherwise it's too overwhelming. The mental picture of the kitty made me laugh out loud!
@cvbee: OMG I can't even imagine disregarding my doctor's orders....my husband would kill me! He tells me he wants to put me on ankle bracelet monitoring because I might get up from the couch too often! I get what you are saying about feeling the same way....know that you can't control when you get called into work! Also, you are making so much progress on baby stuff and are so active, you shouldn't feel bad. But I know what you mean. Sometimes, I just feel like a loser and like I'm wishing the days away, as stupid as it sounds! Hope your appt. today goes well - sounds like you have made some good progress online shopping! I'm going to take a little break from my work and do the same ; )
@Nskillet: Thank you for such a thoughtful response : ) We both have the feeling of our bodies "betraying" us. I definitely had the meltdown of "every woman can do this, why can't I?!" But, we are doing it and will get there in our own way. I'm really glad you had that talk with your doc and that you are feeling better about the approach to your delivery.
@MsMini: I know this is the most important job in the world right now and I'm doing well at it - 32+4 and NEVER thought I would get to 33 weeks a few weeks ago. Now, the thought of getting to 36 weeks doesn't seem so daunting. And while I know he would get great care in the NICU, the thought of him being there makes me so sad, so I know this is what's best. I feel the same way about being cheated out of my pregnancy. I really liked it and now can't enjoy it. Just try to enjoy every last moment!! I hope you have an awesome relaxing rest of the day! Kudos to you for fitting into ANYTHING pre-pregnancy and it being anything less than absurdly too tight for you!
@volksgirl64: @marriedandlovingit: Thank you : )
I feel a little better now - DH is home (he's working, but still it's nice having company) this afternoon and he cheers me up and it's my Red Sox's opening day! I think overall I have felt pretty positive about everything and the good days definitely outweigh the bad. In the end, I know this baby is more than worth it : )
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@winniebee: Glad to help! I have no idea what ladies did before blog communities popped up. Maybe it explains all the drinking and smoking in the 1960s
Anyone else thinking of getting a bikini wax in these last few weeks? The last time I shaved, I definitely realized "this is it, this is the last time I can see well enough down there to shave." I'd like to just get one, but with 6.5 weeks to go until my EDD (and 8 weeks until I'd be induced because she's super late) I'm not sure the best way to time it. I'd like to just go once because I'm guessing it will HURT. -
@Goldilocks1107: I've never been waxed (I've always just shaved), and I'm too scared to try it now. My lady parts are a bit *ahem* swollen and sensitive so I'm too afraid. I still shave, but I'm definitely doing it blind these days.
I figure it's better than nothing, and the hubby has assured me that it's "presentable". haha
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@winniebee - I can't even imagine how you feel being stuck on bedrest, but I know for me, whenever feel like complaining about pregnancy, I think about all the ladies on the TTC boards who would just love to have my problems. Not to say you are not entitled to complain, but hopefully you won't remember this once your little love is here, which will be before you even know it. Take one day at at a time and plan on reading one crazy long book that you will never have to read again, like War and Peace or Atlas Shrugged or Moby Dick.
My DD is May 11, so five weeks from tomorrow. When we woke up on April 1, I told my husband that April is the last month we will not be parents. Crazy! I might have had my first BH the other night but I was sleeping when it happened. I just remember feeling like it was super hard and tight and getting a cramp in my groin area. I will post some nursery pics on WB soon. Love seeing all the cute bumps over there.
Hope you all have a good weekend!
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@Goldilocks1107: I plan to get a wax when I'm released from solitary confinement. I don't shave (get bad razor burn) and normally get them every month or so. TMI, but I haven't needed many (or really any) in pregnancy b/c the hair just really hasn't grown much down there. Weird! I last had one @ 20 weeks and do need one now, but going to get one around 37 weeks. At 20 wks, it didn't hurt any more than usual. I'm just going to get a bikini wax though. No brazilian or anything...
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@Goldilocks1107: I would have thought that waxes would hurt more during pregnancy, but I guess I am wrong (thanks to Winniebee's experience). I had my first brazilian before my wedding and I had just gotten off my period and it was the most painful thing ever! I am still shaving down there though (all of it) and just sort of do it by feel. I am too scared to wax!
@winniebee: I totally understand how you feel. I think I have experienced/am experiencing almost all the emotions you described! As everyone else said, hang in there. There is nothing more important in the whole wide world that you could be doing right now....growing a baby is hard work and you are doing an incredible job! This is one of the biggest, most important parts of motherhood! Hang in there, this time is gonna be gone in the blink of an eye.
@MsMini: I may have missed this, but what color did you pick for the nursery? I hope you post pics on WB, sounds like it's such a big project for you guys to tackle! Good job!
Lucky on losing weight/inches in the hips/butt area. I think that's where I have gotten the biggest. Sometimes I look at how wide my hips are now and I wonder if they will ever shrink back to normal...So my massage yesterday felt wonderful. My massage therapist had just had a baby 8 weeks ago and so we had so much to talk about, we chatted the whole time! She delivered at the same hospital I am going to and she said she had a wonderful experience...that makes me so happy! She delivered her baby 17 days late. Isn't that crazy?
I am very sore from my massage today. In fact, it's been almost impossible to do more than walk around the house because my body is so stiff and sore. She said that would happen though.
I just finished sewing the bumper today. Once I put it all together I am going to have to post pics of the completed nursery on WB! I am excited to see how this sucker will look in the crib.
Yesterday I went to Target and bought some stuff for my hospital bag. I am not supposed to be walking so I was going to get one of the motorized carts thing, but there weren't any available... poo! I thought it would have been so fun/funny! I bought a couple nice pajamas to wear in the hospital and some travel sized toiletries. My MIL came with me and bought me two nursing camis... YAY! They seemed to have enough support that I won't need to wear a nursing bra as well, but we will see. I have never had milk engorged boobs before so I don't really know to expect.
Happy early Easter everyone!
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@winniebee: Aww I'm so sorry. It's really rough being depressed--and being stuck in one place makes it harder. You do need to vent! It's tough.
I've been complaining all 3 trimesters and you're only starting to complain now. You're doing great--keep up the good work!@volksgirl64: water TREES? I wouldn't either.
@cvbee: yay, baby shopping and getting the diapers ready!
@nskillet: you made it to 36 weeks! That's awesome. My hospital only lets you stay if you're 36+ weeks (otherwise they send you away).
@ms mini: bummer you didn't get to sleep in! NO FAIR! Glad you got the mani/pedi. And... congrats on the inches-lost! That's awesome!!
@goldilocks: lol at the smoking and drinking in the 60s being due to lack of blogging.
@shortcake: i have to go look up your new nursery photos
@mrsdaredevil: Sad you're so sore, but glad you enjoyed the massage. I can't believe she went 17 days overdue! My clinic would not let that happen.
And Happy Easter to you, too!I have mid back pains again--nothing super horrible, just... annoying. And TMJ pain? Funny headaches that hurt to chew. Never had that before. Tylenol helps though--yay for my giant bottle of Tylenol.
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Sigh. This group of ladies makes me so happy. I definitely feel so much more supported because of all of you. Just reading all of the little aspects of your days is really comforting to me: feeling like I'm definitely not alone. Thank you all!
My first internal went well. I got the strep test swab (only vaginal...I've heard some people get their a-hole swabbed too?) and then the OB put his fingers way up there and was feeling around. It definitely didn't hurt, but made me go 'whoa', like I would have sat up really tall if I had been sitting. He said my cervix is completely closed and the baby's head is not yet engaged, so it looks like I'm not having a baby any time soon! Maybe I'll be 17 days late like that massage therapist! (And that would only be 7 days late from the due date that I calculated based on my charting). Can you tell I'm trying to talk myself into being more patient?
This weekend I'm going to read the Baby Whisperer. Two different people have gifted me this book, so I figure it's my duty to read it and the 5 hour car trip seems like just the right time to do so. Yep, 5 hours to get to the in-laws tomorrow. Maybe 6 hours with all the inevitable pee breaks.
Reporting a little trouble in paradise tonight. DH thought that since we hadn't done it all week that I'd be really wanting to. But I was not super enthusiastic and my 'hey, let's wait til after i pack my bags' comment did not go over well. Then (after I packed my bags) we tried and failed. There is nothing that gets DH in a worse mood than BD fail. (Is it still the baby dance?) I really just want a massage or maybe nothing tonight, but was trying to be cooperative....probably the problem, but hey, I wanted to be cooperative. I'm not sure if being 36 weeks pregnant is to blame for how I feel, or if I'm using it as an excuse. Hopefully things will work out tomorrow morning or else I will have a majorly cranky DH on my hands all weekend. Not a fan of when sex is a chore, but tomorrow morning will be an important job. (We don't do it when we are visiting or have visitors...maybe I'm too uptight but I feel very strongly about this). Enough about that!
My crib sheets (that I ordered in February) might finally be shipping today.
That is all.
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@cvbee:
Sorry things failed with your husband last night. Hope today is better. I've been frustrated because tri 1 and 2 and was super uninterested and just said "yes" whenever he actually said he wanted it because... why not. Well, I felt guilty and put on some lingerie a little while ago, and he almost didn't figure it out. I think we're on a no sex-until after baby break. He's freaked out that the baby will come out on him.
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@pastemoo: thanks and I'm sorry it's not a good time for you and your DH.
Things worked out this morning, so the weekend is saved!
Time for the big long car trip at 36 weeks. Have a great long weekend ladies!
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@Mrsdaredevil: Thanks, girl. I know you have had a tough go at this too and you have been so positive through it all! I think I will feel better once I can leave the house occasionally or do light stuff around the house. Currently, all I can do is LAY on the couch or in bed and get up for pee breaks and showers. But, 33 weeks on Sunday so feel pretty psyched about that!
@pastemoo: I haven't complained b/c I have so little to complain about! You have had a not so easy pregnancy my friend. Thanks for the encouragement : )
@cvbee: I'm impressed you guys are still knockin boots at 36 weeks! We haven't gone there in....well, a long time....and now I'm on pelvic rest so none of that until at least 37 weeks (and DH is totally freaked out having sex with our son in between us, so it looks like 6 wks post partum will be the big day)!
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TGIF!!!!!!! Today is a big day - taking a shower and a friend is coming for lunch - woohoo!
We usually go home to NH for the Easter weekend - spend Saturday night at MIL's house and then Sunday morning go to my parents (with my siblings, SO's, and nieces) and they also have some aunts and uncles over. Not in the cards this year as I'm not authorized to go anywhere. Pretty bummed I won't see my family, but MIL and SILs are coming over Sunday instead and cooking Easter dinner here, a nice compromise.
DH is off this weekend, thankfully, so I have someone to lounge around with me. He has been working so hard and doing so much for me, I just want him to have a break!
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@cvbee: man, isn't it the worst when sex feels like a chore or when DH gets all deflated and then can't perform or something is wrong with you and it's not working out?
Since getting pregnant my husband has for the most part become completely non-sexual. He says it has nothing to do with attraction but is nervous/scared to put me into labor or hurt the baby. Little does he know that once I'm 36 weeks I'm riding him like an exercise bike to get my cervix ripened lol. It's been. Hallenging because I feel like I have to ask anytime I need/want some hanky panky. He always accommodates, but it still kinda bums me out. Glad to hear it worked out for you this AM! I swear, morning sex sometimes is the absolute best.
@missdaredevil so wait, you're sore from the massage? Did she say why that would happen? I haven't treated myself to one and now don't think I want to!!
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@winniebee: Good to know I shouldn't be too afraid! I'll have to make an appointment for a wax before I chicken out.
@cvbee: DH and I haven't been intimate much since I got pregnant, but I'm thinking it's time to "take one for the team" - mainly because I hear it can help get everything prepped for labor. Of course, I'll pose it to him in such a way that it's a benefit to him (and not something I'm doing to get this baby out on time!).
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@Nskillet: my husband is the opposite, he is still very interested in sex. I'm not as much, but will still comply and still have a good time, most of the time. With DD1 we went all the way to 38 weeks or so but not after because I actually didn't want to start labor too soon (their birthday are 5 days apart - I didn't want to spend his b-day in the hospital).
@goldilocks1107: I was thinking about it too in the next few weeks (I'm almost 34 now) to get ready. I didn't with DD1 and it didn't matter too much but it would be nice not to have to worry about it for a while.
I swear to Jeebus that once I'm off work I will quit wearing bras altogether. She is all up in my ribs on the right side and frequently jabs the underwire and it is SO uncomfortable. I'd buy new wireless bras but don't want to spend the money when I'm so close.
We met some neighbors last night on our walk which was great. We moved in last August and were busy with the house so we didn't meet many before winter came so it's nice to be out and meeting them now. They're right around our age and have 4 kids, one is 6 months younger than DD and they'll probably be in school together!
It's great because DH is always worried that he won't ever make friends here since we just moved 2 years ago and he hasn't yet.Busy weekend for us, DH is running a half marathon tomorrow morning and then we have a jack & jill bridal shower to attend and then we'll probably go out to dinner or hang out with my brother & SIL and then Sunday is Easter! We won't do anything big but I have a feeling everything will be closed.
DH is off work today so he's bringing DD to have lunch with me!!! I can't wait! I'm chatty today! LOL
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Wow, everyone is on here so early! It is 5:50 am my time....I take it most of you are East Coasters!
@Nskillet: she did say that I would be sore. My body is releasing all the toxins right now and she said some people don't even feel that great after their first massage. I am sure this wont happen after my next one on Wednesday though!
@cvbee: woohoo I am glad sexy time worked for you. I always feel great and rejuvenated afterwards....I think its my favorite hobby! Hopefully it will give a good jumpstart to your weekend. -
@volksgirl64: LOL since being on bedrest I only wear bras when we have guests visiting ; ) Sounds like a busy weekend - have fun!
@Mrsdaredevil: Oh yeah, east coast time here : )
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Wow, there is always so much to read on here!
@cvbee: I thought everyone gets their a-hole swabbed and was not looking forward to it, so glad to hear yours was just vaginal!
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one having bedroom troubles! DH was scared to do it until our first ultrasound, but since then has been MORE attracted to me since my boobs got huge and he says I look skinnier everywhere except my belly and boobs. I haven't really been too into it for most of the pregnancy, but we still always managed at least once a week. Now I would love to just stop doing it since I have no interest and it is so hard for me to get into it, but I feel guilty since I know we won't do it for awhile after baby.
I was having the easiest, most wonderful pregnancy until this week. It seems like as soon as I hit 35 weeks it all went down hill. I'm so exhausted I can barely do anything and feel so useless. I started having trouble sleeping, have been super emotional (I'm sure being tired doesn't help), I'm gaining weight faster, my wedding ring isn't fitting so great, and my back and feet hurt. DH just does not get it and when I asked him to clean the bathroom after I cleaned the rest of the house he asked "why can't you do it?" He's been sooo supportive this whole pregnancy though so I hate to complain about him!
At least there are less than 5 weeks left and I was lucky up until this point...
We are having about 20 friends over tomorrow for brunch so I have tons of cooking to do today!! I love cooking and having parties, but I think having a party at almost 36 weeks was a baaaaad decision. Too much work.
Hope you all have a great weekend!
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@duckduckkristen: If it makes you feel better, I took my ring off almost a month ago. I just bought a cheap CZ band a size up as a placeholder. Once I accepted I wouldn't be wearing my wedding ring until after the baby, it was much easier
I've been having some low pelvic pressure today - super uncomfortable. If it doesn't feel better soon, I'm going to call the OB. And, now that I'm thinking of it, I'm also having one of those "movement" scares - so I might pop a little caffeine to see if LO will start wiggling around. I don't think I've been paying attention this morning to movement, so I don't know if she hit her usual 7:30am happy dance time.
As for daycare, if I go into labor on-time, we'll have a 3 week gap between the end of my maternity leave and when we'll have full-time care available. MIL just offered to take a week off in August to fill in - I love that woman! And my mom says that my dad has plenty of time-off available. So it sounds like between all the grandparents, we should be covered for daycare. -
@Goldilocks1107: what a relief! aren't grandparents incredible? I've had lots of offers from our families for various things as well for LO everyone is just so excited for her arrival!
I have had tons of pelvic pressure too. I swore a little hand was punching the inside of my vagina today. It startled me so much I jumped. I have such an active imagination I keep thinking I'm going to hear a pop and burst my water at any point even though Im not THAT close yet.
Work is painful today. It's dead cause of the holiday weekend and I'm sitting here fantasizing about maternity leave and then getting depressed at how quickly that time is going to fly. I'm so jealous of all the Canadian moms with their full years off. Are your husbands jealous of that?! Sometimes I wonder if I'll e clawing my way excitedly back to work or if I'll be super depressed. Anyone else?
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Just wanted to pop in and say my water broke this morning! We are currently at the hospital and will be have a brand new baby girl by 10 tomorrow morning!
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@jennylynn: Yay! How exciting! Good luck! Didn't somebody mention something about the full moon being tonight and going into labor?
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@jennylynn: Ahhhh! Congratulations! Best of luck! I cannot wait to hear your birth story!
@Goldilocks1107: Do you lay on your side when you are trying to feel movement? That usually works for me when I want him to move.
Thank goodness for Grandparents!
@Mrsdaredevil: East coast time here as well! That sounds normal for you to be in pain after your massage. Let us know how your next one goes! It sounds so therapeutic/necessary these final weeks of pregnancy.
@winniebee: Have fun today!
I am having an off-day. I woke up in a horrible mood. Sleeping awful combined with feeling uncomfortable all the time is making me miserable. I need to snap out of it.
Is anyone else feeling baby feet in their ribs these days? My right rib has taken a beating!
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@jennylynn: How exciting!! Wishing you a speedy labor and recovery and we can't wait to hear all about your new babe!
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@jennylynn: oh yay! The first of us to have their baby! Man, Im getting misty eyes thinking about all of us being so darn close. Each of us have had so many different ups and downs. I know I don't know anyone's real names but I feel like I know each of you and can't wait to hear your labor/birth stories and see your precious LO's
Keep us posted Jenny!
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@marriedandlovingit: I'm getting feet/knees jammed into my ribs and hands are punching behind my hips which is so uncomfortable! Sometimes baby's movements are so strong I'm afraid he's going to bust himself out of there! I actually had a dream he stuck his leg out of a hole in the side of my belly, only it was a frog leg. Creepy.
Thanks for giving me the advice to keep open-minded about lots of different BF positions.
I figure it's better than nothing, and the hubby has assured me that it's "presentable". haha
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