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@mfa_lady: @SleepyMonkey: @Pumuckl: Good luck with your tests ladies!

Thanks all! Test was pretty painless...I got chilled orange drink, which wasn't as horrible as I had prepared myself for it to be. Ha. I hope the results are painless, too.

Heard baby girl's heartbeat today, too, but it was super quiet. Which, of course, because I'm apparently crazy these days, really freaked me out--but my midwife assured me (duh) that it was just her position and if she was picking up a heartbeat everything is just fine.

@SleepyMonkey: hah, that's about the way I feel in the middle of the night. Last night she didn't leave me enough room to lay down with my belly so it forced me onto the floor. My husband did bedtime tonight and she went to sleep no problem as long as the door was open. We will see if she has a night wake up.

Nursery is officially painted over here. This weekend will be all about getting stuff in there and sorting through all DD1s old stuff.

@Radish: yay viability! and yay nursery!

@mfa_lady: I didn't think the drink was that bad either! well, first time around. my test with this pregnancy is in a couple weeks, so I'll have to update then, lol.

@SleepyMonkey: my OB does the "no news is good news" thing too. I am so nervous. I know GD isn't the end of the world, but man, I'm already picky and ..hello! holiday! haha

@Radish: hooray for viability!

@sorrycharlie: I saw your nursery pics on IG, it looks great so far.

Our nursery has walls now. The carpet has been selected and will be installed next week. Then the trim goes in. Hopefully DH can paint next weekend.
DD is in her big girl bed now so I'll move the crib in one the walls are done.

I had my GD test last Thursday and haven't heard anything. Hopefully that means I'm in the clear.

We're getting a 3D ultrasound tomorrow. I wasn't going to but then thought that #2 might be sad that we got it for #1 and not her. I feel guilty enough that 98% of her wardrobe will be hand me downs.

What's going on with everyone? I feel like I never see this thread pop up any more.

@Radish: no name yet. I like Carolina (pronounced the Spanish name, using Lina as a nn) he likes Caroline. I like Amelia he would only use Amelie. Ugh. Hopefully we can compromise in the next week's.

Do you guys have a name yet? I love A's name so much it must be hard to find a second name as great.

I was totally willing to cheap out on the 3D but I had one with #1 because my grandfather was on his death bed and I wanted him to see her before he died. And now I feel guilty that not only have I been slacking on bump pictures, but this kid is getting all used stuff. So in an effort for fairness I'm sticking it up. My parents will be here from the states, so it'll be a fun way for them to participate in my pregnancy.

@oliviaoblivia: That is exciting your parents will be there! I have a name we both agree on if can't find something I love, but I'm back on the hunt mode. I am really bad at committing to a name until I have to fill out the birth certificate form. I love Carolina, especially with the nn Lina with L's nickname! I was just pondering Celia for ours and it made me think of you (which is why I asked about names), which is funny because that kind of combines Carolina and Amelia.

@sorrycharlie: @mfa_lady: You guys are cray. I had to chug that GD stuff yesterday to avoid tasting it. There's just something about it that makes me gag!

Totally MIA. Work has been too busy for me to keep up every day, and I get behind on the thread. Jealous of all the nursery talk, but can't really contribute, since we can't really do one. Hope everyone is doing well!!

@Espion: sorry yours was so gross. Mine wasn't awful, not something I'd order at a bar but not as revolting as others seem to find it. Hope you're work shows down a bit before baby gets here.

What are you all planning for mat leave?
I'm in Canada so I get a year. L will be home with me too. I'm looking into part time preschool for her so she doesn't get too bored with me.

I'm hoping to take 10 weeks for maternity leave. I get paid 60% for 6 weeks and then nothing the rest of the time, so I'm hoping we can make it work financially. We're sending DD1 to daycare while I'm on leave since we'd have to pay for her spot regardless, so that is the main expense.

Name-wise, boys names are so much harder for us to agree on! DD1 is Molly, and for this boy we are between Logan and Mac. We both love Mac but worry its not a "real" name (and we don't like anything its short for).

ETA - my username just changed - I used to be MrsTiger but MrBee had me change it since it was confusing now that there is a blogger with that name.

@Espion: Oh nice, I love hearing of "real" people with the name!

To make things more confusing - our daughter is OBSESSED with our friend's son who is named Max, and just got a boy named Logan in her class. So either name I feel like will be a little confusing for her!

I am a SAHM, so either no or indefinate maternity leave depending on how you look at it.

@HappyBaker: I think Mac can stand on its own.

Yay! GD test was negative. I was a bit afraid because carbs are all I want to eat lately, and I have the second yeast infection (so much bleh) I've ever had in my life right now. I figured both meant that I'd for sure have too much sugar circulating around.

Sorry I've been so MIA again. Saturday mornings feel like the only real "me" time I have these days!

We finalized our move date (Oct 22) and the house we will be renting until at least April, which I love (a Victorian from 1902 with a huge kitchen, yay!) We won't be doing much to set up the nursery beyond ordering the crib, rug, and other "stuff" once we get settled. The wall color is a bit brighter yellow than I would choose, but it's nice. If we decide to rent this place long term, like for a few years, we might ask her if we can paint a few rooms.

Macys had a great sale the other day on maternity, buy 3 get one free, so I got one pair of Pea in the Pod jeans and three pairs of Motherhood Mat pants in black, khaki, and olive green. I think I'm mostly all set for tops, but I was STILL wearing my pre-preg "jeggings" until a few days ago, and they were not very comfy or flattering anymore Most of my old maternity clothes from J aren't reusable, because I don't work in an office anymore.

Speaking of that, I think I'll take 6-8 weeks after baby arrives before I get back to a few freelance writing assignments (I work from home on PR/writing projects). While solo parenting lately, I've stopped work entirely, and with DH's new paycheck, fortunately we can swing it. But I do like to have as much extra "fun money" as possible, so it will be nice to get the occasional check in the mail again.

We are trading in our SUV today for a Honda Odyssey, and I'm really really excited! We took one for a test drive yesterday - there's a cooler in the front powered by the car's AC, there are built in sun shades, lots more space, the automated sliding doors... so many good things for little ones. I resisted this for a while, but I guess I'm a full-on soccer mom now.

How about a few new little update questions:
What's your favorite part about pregnancy right now?
-I love how his/her movements are so strong now - crazy rolls and kicks. I love that we've made it to viability now. I've started having dreams about the baby - the most recent, it was a girl with dark hair and eyes, so cute!
Least favorite part?
-Constantly peeing. I seriously pee probably 20 times a day. Sciatic nerve pain. Just physical stuff. I cannot imagine how this is going to feel in 10 weeks!
What kind of birth experience are you hoping for?
-A repeat of J's, honestly. Hospital, epidural. I was admitted at 3 cm, labored for 7 hard but manageable hours without meds, got an epidural, relaxed through another 3 hours of labor/transition, pushed for 15 minutes, and there he was!

@oliviaoblivia: My maternity leave is only 2 months which sucks because not only do I have to figure out how to take care of a baby in general, but I also have to figure out pumping and childcare for when I go back to work. It's so stressful just thinking about it.

@Espion: Congrats on the negative test!

Update questions:
What's your favorite part about pregnancy right now?
Feeling the kicks and rolls.

Least favorite part?
Getting bigger and more uncomfortable. I just bought a maternity support belt so I'm hoping it will prevent any aches and pains as I get even bigger.

Having people constantly comment about the way I look ("you carry yourself well" or "wow, you're getting big") is definitely getting annoying.

What kind of birth experience are you hoping for?
A smooth one! I will most likely get an epidural because I doubt I'll be able to handle the pain for too long. I'm just hoping it won't be too traumatic hehe.

@pmrlady: Do you have any flexibility with your days and your scheduling? I'm not sure how I'm going to pump, either, but I'm not letting work stand in my way if I have a good supply this time!

@pmrlady: If you can mess with your clinic template, you can build in some time. But that doesn't always work out.

@charmed: Ah do you have an online shop? This is my first year with my paper shop open and I'm DYING with holiday prep. It's so stressful! My shop isn't my focus but I like having it lol

What's your favorite part about pregnancy right now?
I'm enjoying her movements and just seeing how I'm adjusting to pregnancy. I know it doesn't last forever so I'm trying to enjoy the good things.

Least favorite part?
My sleep pattern is very unpredictable right now. I'm accustomed to not getting a lot of sleep but it sucks that sleep comes and goes when it feels like it. It's hard to work around!

What kind of birth experience are you hoping for?
I would love an unmedicated/natural birth at the hospital. I know birth is totally random so I don't have my brain set any way but to hopefully deliver her in the safest way possible.

What's your favorite part about pregnancy right now?
I like the movement, but overall I just think the anticipation as I start to put things together and buy stuff for her.

Least favorite part?
Right now the chaffing. I also just don't have the energy I need.

What kind of birth experience are you hoping for?
In an ideal world I would just repeat exactly how my last one went down (induction, epi, less than 1 hr pushing). My biggest fear is that it will happen naturally too quickly now that my hospital is a 45 min drive away.

@namaste: Yep, you can see it here: http://tinyurl.com/mub29lr
What's your shop?
I've done holiday for 4 years now, but the prep never gets easier I'm also in the middle of moving my office to a different room so we can make that room the nursery, so it's extra chaotic right now!

@Espion: ugh, I've been flopping around all night too!