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@Beebug: I'm 90% sure I have a little boy in my tummy
DH still has no feeling one way or another.Take a nap while you still can. The first few weeks with a newborn is rough on sleep but so worth it.
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Due Date: 10/17
Plans for induction: We’re playing it by ear. I’d love to go naturally before 39 weeks but we’ll see how my appt this week goes. I’m also hoping that I’ll be able to cope with this last little bit better now that I’m off work.
Weeks along, weight gained: 37.5 weeks and 43 pounds.
Boy, Girl, or Surprise: Boy
Name(s)?: Decided on Elliott Joshua this week but it’s still a secret IRL.
How many contractions away is the hospital?: Depends on the time of day but ideally the drive is about 15-20 minutes.
Any anticipated labour/delivery complications? None that we know of. Fingers crossed!
Most recent appt stats: 2.5cm dilated, 80% effaced
Next appt? October 2
Guesstimated Birthweight of baby: I think just under 8 pounds.
Will baby have hair? No hair? If my extreme heartburn is any indication he’ll have TONS of hair
Anything left to do?: We have one more shelf that needs to go up in the nursery.
Most anxious about: Also not knowing when I’ll go into labor. The anticipation is hard.
How are you feeling?: Tired and huge….majorly ready to meet baby.
Aside from baby arrival being safe, and baby and Mom being healthy, what are you looking forward to once your baby is here?: Being able to spend time with him and do the little things as a family. I’m so excited about family walks around the neighborhood, grocery store trips, etc. Just looking forward to life with him here!
Looking forward to post-pregnancy? RUNNING!!!!!!! And being able to actually work toward fitness goals.
Post-pregnancy fitness goals? (If any!): Start working out as soon as healthy, be back in decent shape (I doubt I’ll be able to make it back to pre-preg shape by then but who knows) by Christmas. 10k in April!
What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of learning to parent or the hardest adjustment to being a parent?: Sleep. I’m also nervous about breastfeeding.
Return to work date (if returning!): Planning on being a SAHM.
As of now, how many children do you think you will have: I’m really not sure. DH and I would love 4 kids total but I’m going to need some time to get used to the idea of being pregnant again. -
Due Date: Oct 6, 2012
Plans for induction, betting on going early/late?: induced Oct 1st (tomorrow holy moly!!!)
Weeks along, weight gain (copy cat from other thread!): 39 weeks, 32 lbs.
Boy, Girl, or Surprise: Girl!!!
Name(s)?: Emerson Rhea
How many contractions away is the hospital?: 2-3 if we go when they are 5 mins apart!
Any anticipated labour/delivery complications? (breech baby, GBS postive, etc?): GBS positive, tilted cervix could cause issues
Most recent appt stats: 2cm dilated, 80% effaced
Next appt? No more!
Guestimated Birthweight of baby: 7lbs, 2 oz.
Will baby have hair? No hair? Hair colour guesses? Hoping for lots of dark brown hair!!
Anything left to do?: nope, nesting took care of everything!
Most nervous/anxious about: Pain of contractions and living on lack of sleep!
How are you feeling?: Ok, be having contractions since Thursday, so pretty much like having bad cramps for 4 days!
Aside from baby arrival being safe, and baby and Mom being healthy, what are you looking forward to once your baby is here?: Seeing her and holding her. Finally know what she looks like and get to know her personality!
Looking forward to post-pregnancy? Sleeping on my TUMMY and no more bathroom breaks!
Post-pregnancy fitness goals? (If any?) back to Pre-pregnancy weight before I return to work and lose the extra 15 I put on before TTC
What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of learning to parent or the hardest adjustment to being a parent?: Dealing with crying when I don't know what is wrong! I'm scared I wants have the mommy instincts everyone develops
Return to work date (if returning!): Dec 26th
As of now, how many children do you think you will have? 1 more after this maybe 2 -
PS it's October TOMORROW! Our babies are coming soon, so exciting!!
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@Beebug: YAY!!!!!!
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@jessiejo17: how are you preparing for your induction tomorrow? Are you a nesting bee or a relaxing bee? I already know you're an happy and excited bee!
@Beebug: I knoooooooow-o goodness. We have come so far:))))Leaving to the gym in a few....waiting on my big breakfast to digest a bit more....then cleaning the house and walking again at night. I am only 12 days away from EDD so all bets are off.....yay:)
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@jessiejo17: Omg! So exciting! TOMORROW!! are you sooo anxious today? can't wait to hear.
Due Date: Oct 24, 2012
Plans for induction, betting on going early/late?: NO idea. would love to deliver on or near my due date, hopefully not too late!
Weeks along, weight gain (copy cat from other thread!): 37 weeks and 28ish lbs
Boy, Girl, or Surprise: BOY
Name: James (we think)
How many contractions away is the hospital?: depends on traffic - no traffic, hospital is 20 minutes away tops
Any anticipated labour/delivery complications? (breech baby, GBS postive, etc?): None yet
Next appt? Wednesday
Guestimated Birthweight of baby: 7lbs10oz?
Will baby have hair? No hair? Hair colour guesses? I think he will have some hair based on a 3D ultrasound, dark blond maybe? or dark, then will turn blond based on me & dh
Anything left to do?: Finish packing hospital bag, get car seat installed & approved by fire dept. order 1 last item - monitor!
Most nervous/anxious about: LABOR
How are you feeling?: Pretty good (annoying cold, but it's going away) - feeling more pressure occasional pain down low
Aside from baby arrival being safe, and baby and Mom being healthy, what are you looking forward to once your baby is here?: Can't wait to meet him, see what he looks like and snuggle him
Looking forward to post-pregnancy? Sleeping on my stomach, sex, glass of wine, getting my body back
Post-pregnancy fitness goals? (If any?) Just want to get back to my pre-preg weight by 3 months pp
What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of learning to parent or the hardest adjustment to being a parent?: I think I'm going to be such a worry-wart. I'm hoping I can handle that - also, just knowing what to do - hoping we're both just 'naturals'
Return to work date (if returning!): Not sure, but end of Jan.
As of now, how many children do you think you will have? 2 -
@hellobeeboston: anxious doesn't even begin to describe us today!!! Haha. I have washed random clothes, washed walls, vacuumed vents, and it is only 1 pm here!
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@TurtleDoves: nesting for sure!! I did sleep in, but ever since I've been awake its random cleaning, organizing, and running around.
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@jessiejo17: ohmygosh, I can't imagine how you're feeling right now! eeee - i'm so excited for you!
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Best moment of the day?
Neighbour, two doors down, who I see probably at least once a week somewhere around our houses passing each other walking our dogs says to me today, "you're pregnant?!"
I was like yah....due in two weeks actually!
She was of course like "omg, you look amazing"
I really needed that today, too funny! We're pretty close with some of our neighbours, these people seem so nice, but really keep to themselves, so I said when the baby is here she'd have to come for a visit, would be great to get to know them better, but in the meantime, I'll take the pick me up!
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@Beebug: haha too funny:) when we had my shower my neighbor was like "why did u have a shower? Who is pregnant?" I was 33w. I was like...ummm-meee? He is so cute: we chat when we check our mail.
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@jessiejo17: yay!!! what time do you go to the hospital tomorrow?
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@hilsy85: 6:30 am! Bright and early, I will do my best to keep everyone posted!
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Oh my goodness about bright and early, but I would guess if it was any later you'd just be wishing time away anyways?
Can I jokingly say good luck sleeping tonight?! SO exciting!!!
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@JessieJ017 - I'll be thinking about you tonight and hoping you get lots of rest!!! You'll be our first October Mom on the 1st! How exciting!!! Fingers crossed for an easy delivery and happy and healthy mom & baby!!!!
So exciting ladies... October is here (well almost, only a few hours away!). Woohoo!!! -
@jessiejo17: good luck! Only a few more hours (I hope you're getting some rest right now)
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@TurtleDoves: no sleep yet, watching trashy reality tv hoping to get sleepy!
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@jessiejo17: Good luck today! Can't wait to hear an update and I'm wishing you a safe and easy delivery.
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Anyone else having "crampy" type braxton hicks? I've been having off and on braxton hicks that feel like period cramps the past few days. They are so annoying! Everytime I get one I wonder if it's labor but so far nothing.
I'm content with LO staying put until next week. I want the rest of this week to spend QT with DS and finish getting everything ready.
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@jessiejo17: Thinking about you today!!!
@Mrs.B: I had really weird twinges/cramps through the night last night, at one point I was thinking....is this the beginning?! They have carried through to this morning a bit, something definitely seems different, but who knows!
Went for a long walk with the dog this am. DH is HOME! So baby can come now, ha! I've now put off wanting her until the weekend though, let DH adjust back into this timezone! Thanksgiving this weekend, SO excited to eat so much food, pie especially!!! I have a wedding to attend Saturday, and then Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday!
I have had bad back issues previously with disc bulges and movement and I think the issues are creeping into pregnancy! My old injury I would go numb in all or parts of me from the waist down (disc bulging was pinching!) and it's begun again even just walking the dog. Big bummer as I definitely want to keep walking, but I literally have to stop walking, stand and wait for the numbness to subside! It was a lot of pool work, and strength training to get back to normal after the injury, and I know it'll be a long haul trying to get back at it after baby, just sucks the numbness is back....know it's at its worst essentially.
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I'm a Nov mama, but wanted to pop in here and say HOOOOORAY OCT MAMAS! IT'S YOUR MONTH! Can't wait to see all the Oct babies SOOOOON!
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@Mrs.B: @Beebug: thanks ladies! Water is broke and contractions are stronger! Trying to relax but not the easiest
I will let you know when she is here!
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@Mrs.B: I've been feeling crampy since my appt last Tuesday. Over the weekend I had a few that I'm pretty sure were real contractions but they never progressed =/
@Beebug: Wow you have a busy weekend coming up! It'll be interesting to see if there's a potential baby arrival in there too!!!!
@mrsjyw: Eeeeeeeeeeee
Thanks girly!!!@jessiejo17: That's so exciting! It won't be long now!
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@jessiejo17: goood luck mama!!
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Haha, popping in for the exact same reason as @mrsjyw:
Good luck!! Can't wait to see all of your precious babies
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@jessiejo17: ahhh! so exciting - hope everything goes well!
@mrsjyw: thanks! i was just saying to my husband this morning I couldn't believe it was October! Our month is here!
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Our month IS here, insanity.....!!!
It's funny, no one calls or texts to make plans without saying "with or without baby in arms" or something like that now, too funny!!!
@jessiejo17: So exciting, thanks for checking in!!!!
I know this sounds so silly, but I am having a day where I am like "ohh, better get that done" and like stupid things because all I can picture is MIL here (who is awesome, I don't mean this as negatively as it's going to sound!) and being judged. I apparently still care, I know I won't once baby is here, whatever gets done, great.....but if not I am sure I won't care, but in the meantime I am like hmm...better get that done!
Last birthing class tonight, need a doll or something to take....I suppose a stuffed animal dog won't suffice? LOL. I may need to see if I can borrow from someone.
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Our first October mama is in labor - hooray for @jessiejo17!!!!!!!
@highwire: @mrsjyw: thanks for your well wishes! I'm a late October mama, so I may need to join the Nov mama group...I hope not for my sake, but I know I'd be in good company!I just had a doc appt, so here's my little update. I got an ultrasound and it was the first time seeing the baby since 20 weeks! We confirmed heshe is head down and it is in fact the butt that Baguette keeps pushing out for everyone to see...I'm in trouble when this kid is a teenager :). Baby is low and I'm a "fingertip dilated" but it was exciting that the doc could feel the head. The surprising news is that doc thinks the baby is only 5 lbs, 5-6 oz. and will be only 7 lbs, 4-5 oz. My mom's babies were all over 9 lbs so I've been scared of having a record breaking baby. I'm up a total of 26 lbs and BP is good, so I'll just keep on keeping on
We did major work on the baby's room this weekend, did all the baby's laundry, and packed our bags. I think we're officially as ready as we'll be...though I think I still have plenty of time. -
Due Date: 10/25
Plans for induction: No plans for induction. Hoping to go into labor naturally.
Weeks along, weight gained: 36.5 weeks up 34 lbs
Boy, Girl, or Surprise: Boy
Name(s)?: We are 90% certain on a name. Alexander Jun (Jun means handsome in Chinese)
How many contractions away is the hospital?: 2-3 depending on how far apart they are when we leave. We're probably going to wait until they're 4 min apart.
Any anticipated labour/delivery complications? None as of right now.
Most recent appt stats: get checked tomorrow
Next appt? October 2
Guesstimated Birthweight of baby: Have no clue
Will baby have hair? No hair? I'm imagining some brown or black hair.
Anything left to do?: Yes, install car seat & pack hospital bags.
Most anxious about: Labor
How are you feeling?: tired, uncomfortable most of the day
Aside from baby arrival being safe, and baby and Mom being healthy, what are you looking forward to once your baby is here?: Seeing my DH be a father, and just cuddling him and loving on him.
Looking forward to post-pregnancy? Having some wine! And getting my body back.
Post-pregnancy fitness goals? (If any!): Start out walking. Eating healthy is going to be hard with the holidays coming up!
What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of learning to parent or the hardest adjustment to being a parent?: sleep deprivation and breastfeeding
Return to work date (if returning!): Feb/Mar 2013 then part time for a couple of months.
As of now, how many children do you think you will have: Probably 2 maybe 3 -
@jessiejo17: Thinking of you today! Can't wait to hear about our first Oct baby!
Eeeeek! This is our month ladies!
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@Tidybee: Awesome you got an u/s! So exciting! Great info you got too! I don't think you can be prepared too early once your month is here....you never know! The month will fly by.....and now that one of us has gone into labour, the rest of us will follow suit!
I just went out (said I wasn't going anywhere today...!) and was in line at Carter's with some clothes, and just turned around and put them back and left, lol. It wasn't what I wanted, but I was just buying something to buy something, and I cannot slip into silly habits like that! Got some groceries too, and curtains for our other bedroom, so mildly successful trip anyways!
I am a slow waddler today, ha!
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Due Date: 10/6
Plans for induction: Hoping to go natural, but tentative date set for 10/10
Weeks along, weight gained: 39w2d; 4 lbs (I lost 15 at the beginning and have put on 19 from my lowest weight)
Boy, Girl, or Surprise: Girl
Name(s)?: Delaney Elizabeth
How many contractions away is the hospital?: 2-3 depending on how far apart they are when we leave. We're probably going to wait until they're 4 min apart since we are so close.
Any anticipated labour/delivery complications? None that we are aware of.
Most recent appt stats: As of 9/26 - 3 cm dilated / 70% effaced / -1 Station
Next appt? October 3 (our wedding anniversary!)
Guesstimated Birthweight of baby: No clue, Dr. says she doesn't usually do that.
Will baby have hair? No hair? I think so, probably light brown
Anything left to do?: I don't think so... just waiting now :o)
Most anxious about: Not so much labor, but when will labor start? Middle of the night? At work? I'm feeling a little like a ticking time bomb!
How are you feeling?: Pretty good, just started to have swelling in my feet in the last week, so they are pretty sore at the end of every day. But honestly, I hope every pregnancy is like this b/c it really hasn't been bad at all.
Aside from baby arrival being safe, and baby and Mom being healthy, what are you looking forward to once your baby is here?: Of course getting to know her and seeing DH and all the grandparents with her! But part of me is really, really, really, excited about not working for 12 weeks (even though I'll be very busy with another job). I'm just so excited to finally be a MOM!
Looking forward to post-pregnancy? WINE! Eating whatever food I want! Sleeping without a million pillows!
Post-pregnancy fitness goals? (If any!): Making sure I get outside to walk, hopefully will be ready to start training for a 10k in January. Making sure I eat healthy so I can lose weight, but the holidays will make it hard!
What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of learning to parent or the hardest adjustment to being a parent?: Sleep deprivation and breastfeeding (agree w/ Mrs.KC on this one!)
Return to work date (if returning!): Will go back full-time around the 1st week of January.
As of now, how many children do you think you will have: Probably 2 maybe 3
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@mrsjyw: & @highwire: woot,woot!! Let's get this show on the road!
so excited!All ready for baby and dd is 11 days away but I'm getting my membrane sweep tomorrow and a progress check so I feel maybe I'll go early? I wish. Anyways: I'm bouncing on a labor ball and planning a massage tomorrow so I hope those things help:)
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First I just want to say how excited I am to get an update from @jessiejo17:
I'm so excited to hear about our first October baby!@TurtleDoves: Hopefully your sweep will kick start labor!
I'm feeling "off" tonight. I'm hoping it's my body getting ready for labor! I lost 3 pieces of my mucus plug today and I have another doc appt Wed so I'm hoping I have made some major progress. If I don't go into labor by Wed which I doubt I will.
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@Mrs.B: yay! exciting! I keep checking for any mucous plug every time I pee, but so far no luck.
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I know! I've been checking in all day to see how @jessiej017 is doing! Fingers crossed for good news soon!!!
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Just checking in, Emerson Rhea arrived last night at 11:14 pm. She is a stubborn one that had to be delivered via c-section. She is a chunky monkey at 8 lbs 10 oz, shocked everyone! She is in the NICU now due to respiratory issues and needing antibiotics due to the fever I got while pushing. She is beautiful and I'm in total and complete love! I'll give a better story once I'm not exhausted!
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@jessiejo17: Yay! Congrats!
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CONGRATS @JESSIEJ017!!! So happy for you :o) Rest up and get better. Will be thinking about little Emerson and that she only has a quick trip to NICU!!!
WOOHOO for our first October Mama on 10/1!!!
Who's next? :o)
DH still has no feeling one way or another.
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