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@blushink: I love how embarrassing all of pregnancy and childbirth is, and yet so many people go through it and just never mention anything! It's kind of hilarious.
Oh, yeah, and I only just recently got warned how similar I will look when I leave the hospital. So sad! My OB today said I will also still swell for 2 more weeks, and some of the swelling may get worse before it gets better.

@nskillet: Thanks for the cluster feeding warning. So much new stuff that I haven't read up on. In the beginning, I read so much about pregnancy, and now I'm sick of all the books and haven't read in a few weeks. And I am totally going to start those squats.

@msmini: Breastfeeding sounds more and more complicated! And your baby sounds sooo sweet. Too funny about your DH and that blow out diaper! I can't wait till that happens to my DH. You're ready to go home already? YAY!

@mrsdaredevil: So sorry about your BP spiking again! How frustrating.
AND I can't believe that aunt! I would FLIP OUT. Holy crap, the nerve of some people. I'm proud of that nurse though!

@winniebee: w\Wow, I wish our hospital had a strict policy like that! Basically all you have to do to get on the L&D floor at my hospital is say the patient's name you are seeing into the intercom and they open the door for you. I am really going to try and keep everything on the DL when I go into labor so I don't have a bunch of people trying to visit me!

@pastemoo: I also heard that swelling can get worse immediately after labor. Hopefully that doesn't happen... eep!

@Nskillet: Thanks for the tip! I am going to do that right now!

So I went to my OB check and of course the doctor and nurses marveled at how hyper my baby is (I had an NST). She was just moving around like crazy, which is a super good sign!
Basically my OB said she thinks my BP keeps spiking and them coming back down because my medicine is starting to wear off since I have been on it for almost 8 months now. She gave me a higher dose of the same medication and just said to keep coming in for monitoring and NSTs. She did mention that with high blood pressure and blood pressure medication, the placenta tends to deteriorate early, around 39 weeks. She said that because of this, she would really like to induce me at 39 weeks if I have not gone into labor naturally by then. She said she would only do it if I am at least a little bit dilated though, because trying to induce someone with a very high and closed cervix is a long process that usually just leads to more intervention. So 39 weeks is Sunday, May 6. That's only a week and a half away... I can wait that long!
I am glad she doesn't want to induce me if my body isn't ready for it though, that makes me feel a lot better. I think I would rather be pregnant longer than get induced early and run the risk of getting a C-section.
Anyways, everything was mostly positive news and I am glad my BP spikes aren't freaking her out too bad.

@MsMini: Sounds like you and Sawyer are doing so well! Good luck for your first day home tomorrow! You must be so excited to be going home with your new little family!

@Nskillet: I've been living on my ball lately and trying to squat instead of bending over/down to pick things up. Starting to get antsy to get this show on the road!

@Mrsdaredevil: Have you had an ultrasound to check on the placenta? I think I'm dealing with something similar. At my appointment earlier this week they saw that my placenta was already calcifying. My MIL kinda freaked me out about it because she said usually that's only seen in women who are overdue and the reason I've been getting these growth scans is to keep an eye on the placenta to make sure its doing its job.

@LAGS: oh I wonder if it is the same thing! Have you been having high blood pressure at all?
my doctor said that if I am not dilated at all by 39 weeks then I need to go in every other day to check on the placenta!

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@LAGS: huge baby!! I really hope my labor is not that long.
Are they checking your placenta again?

@Mrsdaredevil: Me too! Love all the photos, thanks for sharing!

@Nskillet: that is so exciting!! We'll be waiting for news from you!! Good call on the water consumption. I noticed my ankles have started to swell again....sigh.
@lags: Almost 11lbs? HOLY MOLY! I'm afraid ours is going to be that big, too. I'm surprised that the docs let her go that long with a baby that big in there!
@Mrsdaredevil: How exciting! I hope you do end up going into labor naturally so no extra measures have to be taken!

@Mrsdaredevil: No high blood pressure but when some of my second tri screening results came back abnormal, they mentioned they'd need to keep an extra close eye on the placenta and development which is why I had all the growth scans. That's great they're going to keep such a close eye for you... I keep freaking myself out over it. I don't have all the details yet, but I can only assume his size was what stalled things, she's a tiny girl so I couldn't imagine him being delivered vaginally, owch. Your maternity photos are gorgeous, even if you're a little uncomfortable in your own skin right now you must be so happy you did them, they turned out so well and you totally rock pregnancy!

@pastemoo: They didn't mention that they would which has me feeling a little paranoid. But they did mention they'd like to sweep my membranes next week so I think they're thinking if things happened soon that'd be a good thing.

@Nskillet: Woo hoo!! That's so exciting! I've been dying to see some sign of mine... but no such luck. I hope this means things are right around the corner for you! Fingers crossed!

@mediagirl: I have no idea how they missed his size? She only had an anatomy scan but you'd have to think her belly measured significantly ahead. She ended up going a few days late too which couldn't have helped things. I'd be a bit disappointed in my medical team not catching on.

@volksgirl64: Have fun at the consignment sale! I missed the big one in our area and was pretty disappointed. Hopefully you find some good buys!

@Nskillet: ahhhhhh you lost your plug! I want to lose mine!!!!! Lol that is so exciting....keep us updated if you can.

@Nskillet: so was it like your cooter blew its nose?

@Nskillet: Yay - here's hoping labor is imminent!
@Mrsdaredevil: Glad everything seems to be (semi) under control with your BP.

I did take the rest of yesterday and today off. Definitely needed it and I used the time to organize the nursery and wash all the baby items we got at my shower last weekend. And bought some more items that we still need. Not relaxing, but it really helped.
And I'm not dilated or anything AT ALL. I also refused to look at the scale at the OB office. I figured if my home scale said 190, there's no way I was coming in under 200 on the OB scale and I just didn't feel like crying in front of the nurse. Especially since I know most of the weight gain is water retention. My feet are ridiculously swollen - every time I put a pair of laced shoes on, I have to loosen them a bit more for them to fit. I couldn't even bend my toes last night
And my BP was 120/70, which concerns me a bit, since 2 weeks prior I was under 100/65. My OB didn't seem too worried - she says it's probably due to the water retention. . .

@Nskillet: WOW! Losing your plug really did mean labor was imminent! Good luck!

@LAGS: It's always so crazy when tiny people have such huge babies! My brother was almost 11 lbs, and he was born in about 2 hours, but my mom is 5'7" and it was her 3rd. I really hope my boy isn't that big!

@Mrsdaredevil: You are so adorable!

@Goldilocks1107: Every time my weight jumps up i just spend the next couple days downing as much water as possible and that usually brings it back down a pound or 2. Its crazy how much water us pregnant ladies can retain and even stranger how drinking a lot *more* water helps make it go away.

Anyone else having trouble putting on/taking off their pants? I never thought such a simple act could be so difficult!

I think baby must have dropped because I'm having a good amount of pain/pressure in my pelvis. Guess all that rolling around on the yoga ball must have helped. Waddle is now in full effect!

I finally have everything done and ready for the baby with just under 2 weeks to go! Now it's time to just walk, sit on the ball, and have as much sex as possible and see if LO will make his entrance!

@duckduckkristen: Your Mom is an impressive woman! Holy crap! I have good days and bad days with the pelvic pain. Sometimes its so painful, and others there's nothing!

@Nskillet: Holy progress! That's fantastic, best wishes for a safe and speedy delivery! Our next April-May Mamma!

@blushink: I had heard about looking 5 months pregnant after birth, so I did have maternity pants ready......but I just 'thought' I was looking so much smaller; in my head, 'almost' back to pre-pregnancy. So I thought I'd try wearing a pair of my more loose pre-preg pants. Boy was I wrong. Not sure when I'll dare try that again.

@duckduckkristen: Um yeah - at my appointment yesterday, DH helped me put my pants back on. That may become another one of his jobs - in addition to putting on my socks and shoes when I just don't want to do it.

@Nskillet: Wow! Losing your plug really did indicate labor on the way! Good luck and let us know how everything goes!

Also, will any of us May ladies actually make it to May?!?

@winniebee: No doubt! I remember cheering you on and saying I thought September would be your month for a BFP. Crazy how things work out! Oh - I forgot to mention that my parents are in your 'hood this week. They flew in to Boston on Tuesday, checked out Cape Cod and I think they're hanging out with my brother for the next few days before coming home.

Back to my internal yesterday - I must have the gentlest OB ever because my exam wasn't too bad at all. A little uncomfortable, but not even as uncomfortable as my pap/pelvic exams. Maybe it's because I was expecting it to be really awful?

Nursery is (almost) ready to go. Just need to test out the baby monitor. I put the diaper pail together today, pulled the stroller out of the room to get a little more space and put the baby toiletries in our bathroom. I'm feeling ready now!

Water broke around 8 p.m tonight and contractions started pretty much right away. I'm in L&D now just got an epidural and feeling good! Baby M is well on her way

All I have to say is thank god for epidural. I made it to around 7-8cm before I couldn't manage anymore. I had gotten into a zen like state and managed but boy these drugs are incredible.

Apparently my hospital is popping tonight and babies are being born like mad so I'm most likely ready to push but being held up do to a c section. This is good because hopefully I'm laboring down, got a chance to sleep and now getting ready to push this baby out.

More updates tomorrow!

@duckduckkristen: I am having trouble getting dressed, too--pulling on pants, putting on socks/shoes, fastening my bra..,

@nskillet: so excited for you! Good luck and hope all goes well and healthily.

@LAGS: Hope the doc appt goes well. Is it an ultrasound, or something more complicated?

@winniebee: Aww,, The nostalgia!
And... are you going out today? Soooo exciting!

@volksgirl64: How was the shopping trip?

@cvbee: Yay! He's gaining again! Love that the lactation consultant is coming over, too. How cool is that?
And... if I was back to looking 5 months pregnant, I remember I just looked fat then, not pregnant, so that makes sense! And I stopped fitting my regular pants at 9 weeks, so it'll be a while before I'm in regular pants again.

@MsMini: Hope little Sawyer is ok! When do you get his results?
And good for you for standing up for yourself and turning away visitors when it was too much for you.

@Mrs.M57: OH WOW! Another April May Mama. Sooo exciting, Good luck!!

@Mrs.M57: Yay! I hope everything goes smoothly for you!

@Nskillet: Congratulations! I hope your c-section recovery goes as smoothly as mine has so far! Enjoy your baby, and being taken care of in the hospital!

@pastemoo: The paediatrician on call will probably only call me if the bill is high, otherwise I doubt I will hear from him.