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Goodness! Y'all are fast today!! I'm just now on my lunch break and I'm so behind! I've read through everything, now time to respond...

@MrsTiz: I got an outfit very similar to Jack's going home outfit at one of my showers!! I have no clue what I'm going to do yet. I'm thinking about this cute little white monogrammed gown that my aunt got him (I KNEW it was from her before I even saw the card because she's one of THOSE southern ladies who monograms everything lol. She actually lives pretty close to you I think).

I have my 34 week appointment today, so I'll update after that. I'm leaving work early today so I've gotta go get a ton of stuff ready for my kids to do when I leave. BUT...

We're getting soooooo close!!!!!! I can't wait for all of us to have our babies

@Ash: The polar bear suit may be from Carters...it was a gift so I'm not sure. It was the first thing I packed for a going home outfit and DH was not a fan. Hah

So we live a little far out from most friends and family, so I don't know that we will get many unannounced visitors. And I really hope we don't, because like a number of you, I prefer to be in underwear and a tank top most of the time in my own home. I imagine that desire will be even greater in the first few weeks.

@lilteacherbee: I totally get the not sure you want houseguests. That is how I am feeling. I know I will need help, and DH is going to take a few days off work and then my mom will be flying in from Colorado (I'm in Northern Virginia). But she will only be able to be here for about a week. I am hoping I won't need other help after that...DH's family is close and his Godmother (his mom passed away, so she's like a surrogate mom/grandmother) has offered to come and stay and help, but I'm just not sure I will be able to relax with houseguests...but I don't want to sound ungrateful for help either....ugh

@Ash: Yummmm both of those sound so good! You go girl! That reminds me..I need to finish up the last of my TY cards! Oops

@Ash: Foreal, there is only so much to say thank you for about baby socks

Hi ladies... exciting that we are all getting so close!

Just wanted to throw this out there about nursing bras. For my first baby, I had this
http://www.amazon.com/Medela-Sleep-Bra-White-L/dp/B000JIKN0A/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1381344559&sr=8-9&keywords=nursing+bra
(I think that is the brand I have, in nude) and I slept in it all the time. I usually don't sleep in a bra but this was much more comfortable than going without. They are not that expensive so might be worth looking into for those of you that want to wait on buying more expensive bras till after baby comes and your milk comes in. I can't remember what I did in the hospital but even though my milk hadn't come in, they had me nursing and pumping all the time.

A couple other tips for hospital bags - the best thing that we brought was an ipod speaker dock. We aren't big TV people but loved playing music all the time, made us feel more at home. And don't stress too much about remembering everything in your bag - you could send hubby/family home, or to the nearest drugstore/mall, for picking up things you forget.

My appointment went well and I'm now doing weekly appointments. I haven't had this doctor before, but I had heard that he is really good. He was super nice!! I could tell he was gearing up for his c section speech that I'm sure a lot of docs have in their heads (since most women don't want them). He said "So what do you think about this big baby?" Haha I was like "Honestly, it scares me a little bit..." Of course, he talked about how ultrasounds aren't always accurate for weight, but since he's been measuring huge for awhile, there's a bigger chance that he actually is larger than normal. That combined with GD makes an early induction likely, but many times that can lead to a c section if labor doesn't progress.

We talked about it and I expressed my fears of being in labor and then having to have an emergency c section. He told me that's how he would feel as well. I had major surgery when I was a kid (cut a foot of my colon out, had a colostomy, then reversed the colostomy after 3 months), so my insides aren't exactly like everyone else's (I think we are past TMI here- a colostomy is when part of your intestine is outside of your body and you poop in a bag that is attached to your tummy. I was 7 when I had one because it was basically the last resort to my rare issue). I'm fine and "normal" now as long as I take my medicine every day.

The OB said that if I were to have a c section that was rushed/not planned, they would have less time to prepare and be aware of my issues, whereas if I had a planned c section, the doctors would all know and be prepared that I may have intestines blocking something, etc.

The plan right now is to see how big he is at my next ultrasound in 2 weeks (I'll be 36 weeks then). If he's looking like he'll be a 9+ pound baby, then we will schedule a c section for around 39 weeks.

I was actually the same weight as I was last time! We know Nathan is getting bigger, so at least this GD diet is helping me not gain a million pounds! I do miss my fries and chocolate though...

You all are on fire today! I have to admit, reading all of these comments about babies coming soon and packing bags makes me realize that I may be in a little bit of denial. I'm super excited to meet our little guy, but right now I'm just taking it day by day and focusing on surviving this master bathroom renovation project. I'm feeling pretty good as long as I get a 2-3 mile walk in every day.

As for the visitors, I don't think any of you that mentioned liking your alone time or feeling awkward with in-laws sound ingrateful at all. I'm told all of the time "you'll want the help", but what if I know myself and I know I will just want to be with the baby and my husband? We have told people no one can stay with us for the first 2 weeks. They are more than welcome to visit, but no overnight guests. I figure that's the one time we can really put our foot down. Christmas is a whole other worry for me though.

I'm trying to prepare for Christmas already and have told my husband that when we set the house back up after this reno that we need to prepare the living room to receive a live tree. I want to have a beautiful tree in the front window and I've already started to buy glass ball ornaments. I figure that will be my "zen" location so that when we have too many visitors around Christmas I can just sit on the couch, hold my baby, and look at the lights Whatever it takes, right?

@MrsTiz: Crotch. Crotch. LOL, agreed, I've always thought of what an awful word this is. Maybe we should change. To what, I'm not sure. The Apex? Lol. And when you're done with the cleaning lady, could you send her my way, please?
And my midwife doesn't generally perform any checks, unless requested and I don't plan to request any, not even in labor, because the information you get from a check doesn't really tell ya a damn thing as far as when you'll go into labor or how long labor will take, and I get too hung up on numbers, so, no thank-you! Numbers have been a HUGE discouragement during both my previous labors, so this time, I'm listening to what my body is telling me about which stage of labor I'm in, as opposed to the dang numbers, LOL.

So, yeah, we are still without power, have been for 5 full days now, since Friday afternoon and it's getting REAL old! Especially since we really have no idea when we're going to get it back. The power company fixed the lines for everyone else on our line, but pretty much admitted to forgetting that there was one more inhabited farmstead on this line. ACK! Of course, DH was honest and told them we have a generator for the fridge and freezers, so we probably got bumped down the priority list since we're the only place without power on this line yet and there is tons of other repair work needed in the area. We'll get it back when they can spare a crew to come back and finish the rest of the line. *sob*
But we finally off-roaded our way out of here (well, we were on the road, but the 4 miles out to the paved road may as WELL have been off-roading) on Monday and went to the big city for my midwife appointment and that was a big bright spot. Everything with me and Cricket is either perfect and/or completely average and healthy. I went from measuring 34 cm. at 28 weeks, to measuring 34.5 cm. at nearly 34 weeks, so, HA! I knew the weird measurements would resolve themselves. No explanation for it, except that it's just a weird thing my body does during pregnancy. And since July, I've managed to raise my iron levels from 11.2 to 13.6 on alfalfa and stinging nettles supplements alone, so I was pretty happy with that too. I had good intentions of using blackstrap molasses too, but it, um, never really happened.
And I shouldn't brag about how good I'm feeling and I don't know what to attribute it to- regular chiropractic adjustments, cal-mag supplements, the Whole30 eating plan we're on right now, or just hitting my 3rd tri stride, but seriously. It's awesome. My round ligament pain has virtually disappeared, as well as the symphysis pubic pain and nightly charley horses. Oh yeah, and then I had to take a grand fall down the stairs yesterday and injured my tail bone, but one chiro adjustment later and trying to take it easy, because I can totally tell when I push it and literally can't bend over or MOVE when I don't, I think that'll clear up pretty quickly. I hope. I can't imagine being in labor with this kind of pain going on too. I just hope a silly tail bone injury doesn't become an issue in labor. Because that would just suck.

@FarmWifeGina: HAHAHA, Apex So sorry you're still without power, but I'm glad you're feeling good!

So I had my appointment this afternoon and guess what? Baby os breech. DH and I are pretty positive she never flipped and the midwife at the last appointment was wrong. (She admitted that it was her first time using their new machine). I couldn't see the screen today but DH said it is very clear that she's still breech, unlike the last time when it wasn't very clear.

Since my appointment was at the end of the day I have to wait until tomorrow to get the next available appointment with the OB practice to meet the Dr. and schedule a c-section. I had been so at peace with a c-section 2 weeks ago, but now I can't help but feel disappointed and nervous.

But since I'll be scheduled for week 39, looks like Reagan will be an Oct baby...

I'm having some bright red vaginal bleeding so I am chilling in triage while the nurses socialize in the hall I was on the monitor for all of 10 min before they did an ultrasound and waiting to get hooked back up. I'll probably have an internal exam once I see my OB (this is what he said on the phone).

Normally my OB/midwife don't do checks until around 38 weeks.

I'm so far behind in this thread! I tried to skim through while we are waiting here, but I'm sure I missed a bunch.

A family friend of ours had a small sprinkle for me Sunday. It was super nice, but caused some family drama from my SIL texting me and calling me nasty words for no reason (not sure if any of you saw me post about her on other threads)...she wasn't at the shower btw. It was mostly a few of mom's friends from work, whom our family friend and myself also work with.

@NeekieRose: Oh man! Sorry to hear babybutt is breech still! I still vote you keep us updated with things!!! Sending nothing but good vibes for your c-section!

@Cara M. 17: What did you guys do wrong with the installation (if you don't mind my asking)? We used latch and I ended up deciding to skip the check because I thought it was so easy...uh oh!

@anbanan15: Dude, keep us updated--are you doin' alright? Sorry to hear about the family drama...never fun.

@Ash: Thanks!

I'm home now and want to go to bed so bad, but I have a million things to do.

oh. my. lanta. You guys went nuts today! I just read everything. I feel so behind...our bag isn't packed yet, I don't have a going home outfit for Baby J, and our nursery isn't totally done yet. Our two showers are this weekend though, so I will have a lot of work in front of me to prep clothes and whatnot! I'll pack our bag this weekend--yay three day weekends! On Monday, I am having a mini spa day...prenatal massage and mani/pedi (all giftcards. woohoo!).

I have my GBS/36 week appt tomorrow, which starts my weekly ones. I can't remember if they will check for dilation or anything tomorrow.

@shootingstar: I feel ya on the itchy nipples! DH was laughing at me.

I definitely need to make a Target run for nursing tanks etc. @neekierose: did you order that nightgown online or buy it in the store? Love it!

@Mrs. J: You will catch up quickly! Our nursery isn't totally done yet either. Still a few things to hang up and we are waiting for our night stand to come in (back ordered). Also need to buy the crib mattress and put that all together.

I feel like the list is never ending! Is anyone else working on freezer meals too? I feel like we talked about this weeks ago...I've done three so far and have a few more planned for this weekend.