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@marriedandlovingit: I don't look at the OB scale either - I take my post-visit summary home, then look at it and see how it compares to my previous doctor visit weight. DH laughs every time I step on the scale backward.
Tonight's ice cream flavor is cherry chocolate chunk. I am now purchasing those individual sized containers. I get to try lots of flavors and have a built-in "I'm done" signal (aka, the container is empty!).
Gym time! I enjoyed my day off from working out, but am looking forward to going today - my hips always feel better if they get some exercise.

I finally bought our stroller today, a Britax b-ready, I got a display model for $100 dollars off (YAY). Since it comes to under $500 with the discount, DH's work is going to reimburse us for it as their baby gift to us (they are so generous in that way). I have to make a little BRU order with some gift cards, but otherwise we have all we need for baby now! I also found out today that my BPP is scheduled for friday, so I will get another peek at baby then, as well as an NST that day.

Today I am doing some spray painting for the nursery, and also organizing the gifts from the shower. I am going to work on the thank-you cards tomorrow (I should be able to do them all in one afternoon if I put my mind to it).

It is amazing to me that it is just one week until induction, a week and a half from now we will have a baby! Crazy! I am getting anxious/excited about that now. I can't wait to see what our LO looks like! Strangely enough, I am still not that concerned with wether baby is a boy or girl!

@volksgirl64: Your DD and her imaginary "little sister" sound so cute! I hope that means good things to come for their relationship.

@Goldilocks1107: I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. Good idea to ask your OB about travel restrictions, my OB didn't have a preference, as long as I felt up to it, but I don't have the same insurance considerations. I would love some ice cream, but with my GD it makes me feel super guilty (even though the dietician said I could have a little). I can't wait to eat what I want without guilt!

@LAGS: Thanks! The shower was just what I needed to feel ready for baby. If it comes now I don't feel at all unprepared (even though the nursery still needs finishing touches and I am waiting for a couple things to be delivered). If baby came now we have everything we need!

@volksgirl64: I understand wanting baby early for travel and return to work times!
@msmini: Your date is coming right around the corner! SO exciting!
@cvbee: My mom said the same--with diaper cream you only need it if there is a rash.
@goldilocks: I totally understand! And so glad you got some sleep.
And,,. we missed DH's great grandma's funeral--11 hours away...
Sorry to hear--I hope he makes it, though, Meeting a new baby can be a huge motivation to live longer than the doctors expect.
@volksgirl64: Don't worry about the weight gain! It's all worth it for baby. I love that your daughter is being so cute about baby sister!
@auntpol: No clue where to buy nightgowns. sorry

@winnie&@goldi: I do have a scale--having a scale is a really bad thing! I don't even have it at home, I have a scale at work--I am up 35 pounds and really disappointed in myself. BUT, I really have been trying to keep my weight gain down, so at this point it's just wait and see--hopefully in 2 months the new number is less scary!
@winnie: i have the cellulite, too!
But--how weird is this for a pregnant lady who usually has a sweet tooth--i have had ice cream 4 times since the beginning and 2 were at work for work birthdays with ice cream cake.
@msmini: yay for the new stroller! and the nursery! you are really organized and getting things together!

@heatherloveskenny--you are too cute! stalk away!

Also... did you have to ask your doc about travel restrictions, or did they just tell you them?

I'm Ela. I;m a complain-a-holic.

Today I can't decide if pain or numbness is better--this nerve pain thing in my hands is driving me nuts. Burning pain at night, numbness alternating with regular pain (not the burning nerve pain) in the day, and ugly sausage fingers all the time. Ewww. I have also decided that I do not want an epidural OR a nerve block. If there is going to be a body part that I can see but can't feel--I WILL have a panic attack. If they have to do surgery, I am going to have to be ASLEEP.

This complain-a-holic better sign off for the night. Hope you all have a great evening!

@MsMini: so cute!

My aunt who designed my giraffe shower just posted the pictures on her blog!
http://inspireddesign44.blogspot.com/2012/04/giraffe-baby-shower.html?m=1

@HeatherlovesKenny: Yay, I am so glad you popped in! Is there a June board you post on? You should keep posting on here!

@pastemoo: I had to ask my OB about travel. Which I found really strange, since she apparently likes to restrict it at 32 weeks. If I hadn't asked, I never would have known! I mean, it's not like I didn't have a 32 week appointment!
My boss gave me unwelcome news yesterday. I was complaining about my swollen shrek feet and she said after she had her first, the swelling got WORSE for a week or two after delivery. As in, so bad her flip flops didn't fit anymore AND her feet seemed to make little sloshing noises whenever she took a step. Ugh!
Everyone's bumps are adorable. This weekend is my next scheduled bump pic, then I think we'll start taking them every week.
@winniebee: Love the green dress!
My parents took a copy of my 32 week ultrasound picture with them when they went to visit my grandpa yesterday (and get him set up with hospice care). He and my grandma really liked that. He's a tough old coot, so we'll see how long he tries to stick around. Either way, they've got him set up to be comfortable now, and a continuous stream of visitors (they had 14 kids, so there's plenty of people to keep him company!).
I think I'll try to get baby #2 "scheduled" for a March/April delivery. But that would really cut into my "flip flops as shoes" mentality if there's snow on the ground . . . Either way, no late summer babies!

Well, I woke up this morning with a high BP, so I am sitting in LDR being assessed. I am crossing my fingers that my OB keeps our plan as-is for induction Tuesday, because me and DH really need the weekend to sleep in, and finish getting ready.

@MsMini: Oh man! I'll be crossing my fingers that little one stays put!

@MsMini: Fingers crossed your assessment goes okay and you get a few more days to get everything ready (and bank that sleep!)

@volksgirl64: I think I'm going to get a few different flavors of ice cream at my next grocery store run. My sweet tooth is out of control too! I started out craving salty, but have completely transitioned. If possible, I'd live on cake and chocolate!

@marriedandlovingit: I usually have 2 showers per day (morning and post workout) and if I don't get that evening one, I can't breathe at night. And in the morning, I at least need to wash my face to get the sinuses moving.

@Nskillet: I'm hungry during the day - yesterday was really bad. But then it slows down at night and I have a smaller dinner. I still have my bedtime snack though, because otherwise I wake up at 3am STARVING and can't go back to sleep until I eat something.

Best of luck Mini, I hope you get your weekend back!

I'm so glad some of you have mentioned the groin pain- I had it last night and it was woeful. I was trying to move from my left side to my back and every time I lifted my right knee even an inch, over about ten minutes, it hurt like fury! Then I had a second bout of it again later on. Really didn't enjoy the experience at all. I'm kind of reconciled to the fact that I'm in the consistently uncomfortable phase now- I have to keep reminding myself I've been ridiculously lucky so far, a few weeks of aches and pains won't kill me. Fingers crossed

Hospital bags 50% packed, cot set up, car seats sorted... We're finally getting to some kind of readiness. If the babas stay comfy another couple weeks I'll be quite happy. Of course our wedding anniversary is the 7th of May, and I can't imagine what we can possibly do to mark it- I'd say walking will be tough at that point, if I'm not already in hospital!

@MsMini: Well I am glad that baby is doing well in there. This whole thing must be stressful for you (not good for your BP!) What is HELLP syndrome? Good luck... keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

@duckduckkristen: Swimming certainly does sound like great exercise during pregnancy--the one thing that actually sounds nice right now! However, I couldn't bring myself to wear summer clothes while I was pregnant. I would want to cover up all the time to hide the largeness!
P.S. Your shower was SOOOOOO cute.
@Goldilocks1107: Agree on the no late summer baby thing too! I would love to have our next baby any time from April-June, which would make our two babies almost exactly two years apart. Thinking about you, your fam, and your grandpa. Hope he can be comfortable--so glad he got to see the ultrasound picture!!
What do doctors say about swelling feet? Do they suggest anything to help deal with them? I haven't had to deal with them yet but a close friend of mine has horrifically swollen feet and she doesn't know what to do about it!

I swear as time goes on I am feeling better and better. I told DH that aside from my large belly and feeling baby move, I don't feel pregnant at all today! I just went on a total cleaning binge in the house and am about to take the dog for a walk. I am energized and really not in a lot of pain. I think those massages have been doing their job! I am feeling really blessed to not be dealing with any swelling or water retention either.

Oh, I posted a bump pic a couple days ago on the WB thread too!

@Mrsdaredevil: Ive read foot swelling can be a sign of the baby engaging in your pelvis for some women!! Im feeling the same as you though felt like a million bucks today!

Had a scary migraine yesterday but got tons of good sleep and a rub out of DH yesterday and am feeling good today. The waiting is te worst part! Next friday is my last day at work. How close is everyone else?

First internal is tomorrow, kinda scared.....

@msmini im glad you got a few days more!! You can make it to tuesday and if you dnt youve done a marvelous job incubating that bun!!

@Nskillet: God, I hope she's engaged in my pelvis now. Because yesterday I almost couldn't get my gym shoes on, my feet were so swollen. My ankles were almost as big around as my knees. So uncomfortable. And my right hand started to swell. I'm going to be super cute at my shower on Sunday if this doesn't calm down!
@Mrsdaredevil: My OB didn't really have any advice on bringing the swelling down, besides elevating my feet and drinking lots of water. I slept with my feet slightly elevated last night and it helped a bit. But now I have a headache because of the awkward sleep position.
@pastemoo: I think it can get worse because of fluid build-up during labor? And it takes awhile for your body to get rid of everything you'd retained? Not really sure, but I definitely had a sloshy feeling in my feet last night. Not cool.

So . . . newborn photos. Who's doing them and how many/what kind of accessories are you getting? I was on etsy yesterday looking at flower headbands. Which then showed me tutus and butterfly wings. I think DH would be upset if I went too overboard, but maybe one headband and a wing/headband set would be okay (as long as I keep it under $40)?

@nskillet: I still have 3 weeks of work to go, boo. I'm about ready to stop working though.

@pastemoo: It's oatmeal made in the crockpot overnight. http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2012/03/overnight-maple-brown-sugar-oatmeal.html is the recipe I used. It needs something added though like pumpkin or banana or apples.

@msmini: Here's hoping baby stays put for another weekend!

@aunt pol: You're getting ready! We have yet to pack a hospital bag and I still need to wash the car seat cover stuff.

@marriedandlovingit: I am having groin pain only on my right side but it's SO painful when it happens! I actually yelped last night and DH asked what was going on.

@goldilocks1107: we don't have plans to do newborn shots yet but I want to. We probably won't do any tutus or anything and just cuddle her up in blankets etc.

Not much to report this morning. This weekend I'm hoping to cross things off the list like packing the hospital bag and DD's overnight bag and washing the car seat. Oh, and I want to work on filling that freezer for us.
We're going to a meetup group for parents of toddlers so hopefully we'll meet some families that we can get to know!

@winniebee: Cute decals!
The only days I'm hoping to avoid are May 1-May 4. We close on our new house May 4 and I'd really prefer to not have to do that in the hospital! I'm really hoping to go a few days early - May 18 sounds pretty good to me.
@Nskillet: Great job on handling your GD - that's absolutely amazing!
If I end up going past my due date, I'm thinking I might just start my maternity leave anyway. Mainly because I'm already uncomfortable at work, and my workload is really getting low. It seems like I spend more of my time twiddling my thumbs than actually doing anything (hence HB!). I told my supervisor last week and she did add me to a brainstorming project that we did yesterday. But now that's over for the immediate future and I'm back to square one: boredom. Which is probably why I found all those cute etsy items!

@Mrsdaredevil: my due date is may 13 but doctor seems to think she will be early! Time will tell right?

@Goldilocks1107: So I think for one "outfit" she will be naked wearing this hat:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76964840/newborn-baby-girl-hat-chunky-pink-cream?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=baby+girl&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

For the second outfit I think she will be in a romper like this with coordinating headband;
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70242819/the-original-newborn-petti-romper-in-21?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=newborn+lace+romper&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade

@winniebee: Since we were on vacation most of this week, I haven't done much on the to-do list lately. Because I had my shower in MA and I had flown up there for it, my mom drove down to the Poconos to meet us with all the goodies, so now I have pretty much everything we need! Now it's just a matter of going through it all, washing stuff, and setting everything up. Still have to pack the hospital bags too.

I'm due May 9 but had a dream he was born the 13th, then last night had another dream he came a couple weeks early! I still feel like I'll be at least a few days late, but DH thinks this baby wants out and will come early. I've been feeling a lot more cramps and belly pain the past few days, as well as some pressure down below, so we'll see what my midwife says at my appt tomorrow. I don't know whether I'll be getting an internal.

My belly feels SO HARD now!

@Mrsdaredevil: OMG I looooooove baby hats! I even have that purple one pinned on Pinterest, but I'm having a boy, so he'll have to deal with just a chicken hat my mom's friend knit for him.

@Goldilocks1107: Love the 4th one!