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@charmed: Monthly is a good idea! We could start at the end of this month. That seems much more doable for me!

@mfa_lady: DH is sort of obsessed too lol he said he could tell this week. I'm in the mood to buy maternity leggings. I just don't even know where to begin buying maternity clothes. I'm tall so buying everyday pants is already a hassle, let alone maternity pants.

@charmed: I'm glad it's not just me! I don't mind my hair growing out but it's annoying for my bangs. They grow out pretty fast naturally so it's completely worthless now.

@mfa_lady: I'm definitely starting to show if I don't suck my stomach in, but I had a little belly even before getting pregnant and now it's too late to get rid of it. It's making me so self conscious especially because my husband's cousin's wife is also pregnant and she had a flat belly and she still runs so I'm pretty sure I will look bigger than her in all family gatherings even though we're practically the same due date.

I'm planning to wear leggings and dresses before succumbing to maternity pants hehe

@mfa_lady: the thought of you walking around the neighborhood punching the air is kinda making my day. That will look so cool once your 8m pregnant.

I second @Mrs. Blue: maternity cloths are not the enemy

@radish @charmed: thank you for the welcome!

@happygal: thanks! i think he was only a couple days old in that picture.

@jojepie: Last week, I put on a favorite pair of jeans early in the morning (the only way I've been able to button them) and got all excited because I could button and zip them. Then, I sat down to eat breakfast...and let me just say....the muffin top/lack of circulation that ensued was not pretty. I hear you!!

@mfa_lady: My DH has put his hand on my belly a few times, I let him but in my head I think 'the baby is still in my pelvic cavity, that s just fat and bloat' I leave him to it though, think it helps him connect.

@namaste: I'm tall too! I'm thinking maternity tops will be ok because they look really long anyway but I am worried about finding sleeves and legs that are long enough. I do wear skinny jeans ankle length anyway though.

I just rediscovered this website. It was my favorite "pregnancy countdown" last time. I thought I'd share if anyone needs a lighter, slightly sarcastic, but still informative week-by-week rundown of what's going on with the lil' tykes and our bodies.

http://alphamom.com/pregnancy-calendar-overview/

@mfa_lady: In my opinion, the earlier you buy them the more use you get out of them so the farther your money goes.

@Mrs. Blue: haha I'm not adverse to the maternity pants. I'm just worried about shopping alone. I briefly browsed in Target and got overwhelmed and bought another maxi dress instead.

I am LOVING that Alpha Mom site. Hilarious!

@Snowdrop: I'm looking forward to long flowy tops! Ugh, I didn't even think about sleeves. D: I usually roll up the sleeves on my button downs or wear a blazer over them. Tall girl problems!

@Radish: This is a motivator! I'll put on my big girl pants and buy my new big girl pants next week before my trip.

Ladies, where was it easiest to shop for your maternity must-haves? I've seen a lot of Target/Old Navy recommends on the boards and on the blog but every time I try my local stores, I don't see any basics.

I'm so behind on this thread.

@Raindrop: We're totally team green, but I'm already getting a "girl" vibe. So strange, because I did not have any thoughts on gender one way or another with E.

@sorrycharlie: I hope you live close to the hospital! Did you have any prodromal labor or any signs that maybe you were progressing before things were like double down?

@jojepie: Bella bands....SO key! I lived in those things the first time around.

@Happygal: Dude. I'm going to do it. 300 squats. I bet I could do it. (I was up to 240 a day in January. Spaced out, of course.) I'm already going to have a c-section (repeat), but I don't go to the gym or walk outside regularly. Maybe this would make me feel like I'm actually working out regularly every day.

As far as documenting pregnancy, I took random selfie photos and never had maternity photos done. Maybe this time around it would be fun to have some pictures done with E.

Appointment is tomorrow. Tomorrow, hopefully I will finally throw away the positive pee-stick that I keep next to my toilet to remind me that this is really real. (Please tell me I'm not the only one who still has this.)

@Espion: I had my mucus plug the night before, bloody show that morning. but no real cramping! I was actually at my OB at 3 pm, LOL. she was like, "I'll have a nurse call tomorrow morning to schedule an induction for Monday. I think you'll have her this weekend on your own, though!" ... two hours later my water broke randomly, I thought I peed my pants, lol.

I live about 15 minutes with no traffic. but with traffic it can be over 30 minutes. Providence is horrific..always construction and delays.

@Espion: lol!! were you on vaca? or from around here? it's not as bad as Boston's one ways, but it's ridiculously confusing.

@Espion: I've got my pee stick! Right in the bathroom drawer next to my tweezers. I kind of got sick of it being on the counter, but I couldn't possibly toss it! ETA 300 squats!? I was 4 cm dilated for a week before I went into labor. I think if I did that many, baby cakes would slip right out! Maybe I should start now!

Hey guys. Sorry I have been MIA a bit. Road trip to Cleveland today, and in 6 hours, Colin slept zero minutes. Ugh.

Last time around, I did twice weekly prenatal Pilates and nothing else. It was great and I felt really prepared for labor/delivery. There was a lot of squatting involved (though no where near 300). I was induced cuz I never went into labor, but once things really kicked in and I started having painful contractions, it was about 4 hours start to finish, all natural (minus the pitocin to get things going).

This time around, my teacher/class is gone - she got a new job - and while I know I want to do something similar, I am having trouble finding an alternative that fits my schedule...well, my toddler's schedule.

I took a ton of bump pictures last time. Haven't done a single one yet. I feel like I will start after the NT scan when I really feel secure in this pregnancy. Crazy, I know. I am almost 9 weeks and sitting at my parents, I looked at a pic from my pregnancy with C and I am nearly as big now as I was at TWENTY TWO weeks. Both of my parents suggested a hidden twin in there. Yeah. Gonna be a long 7 more months.

Oh, and ditto Blue re: amalah's countdown on alphamom. It is my fave ever.

@Oliviapope: have you looked up pregnant chicken? Glad to hear everything's going well with your LO.

@charmed: I was never offered one with LO1 and I never asked for it. I think my dr prefers to do one at 28 weeks instead of the NT and most insurances only cover 3 (without a possible issue).

@charmed: I think it depends on what your insurance covers. It would actually be nice if your office is diligent about that, but I would ask and check. (If it is something you want.)

Ladies, this insomnia is insanity. I've been up since 12:44 AM (when DH got into bed). It is 5:56 AM right now. Thank goodness I have the day off today. The appointment is at 8 AM, though. Can't wait!!

@charmed: I kind of am. Its called the dating scan here but it is between 11 and 14 weeks so I am calling it the NT just to make sense. That and an anomaly scan around 20 weeks are the only thing we get offered, everything else you have to get done OOP. Can not wait to see my baby!!!

@Cupcake: That's an amazing deal!