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Due date: June 9th

How many weeks: 31 weeks, 4 days

Weight gain: 32lbs!!!!!

How are you feeling: Pretty good. I'm tired and being fat just sucks....but other than that things are okay right now. I can't believe I still have two months to go. I feel like I should give birth any minute, I feel so huge.

Recent milestones: Hmmm...doing 2 week OB appointments would be the biggest recent milestone.

Wisdom/advice: Just go with it. Everyone grows their babies differently. I've almost gained at the high end of what people say you should gain and I still have 60 days to go. My OB's say I'm healthy (no GD, great blood pressure, good iron, etc) so just keep trying (trying) to eat healthy and try to get some exercise (that's not happening).

Great idea Winniebee!

Due date: May 5 (Induction sometime around April 23rd)

How many weeks: 36 weeks 3 days

Weight gain: about 7 pounds, give or take

How are you feeling: All things considered pretty good, my GD and PIH are under control for now. I really enjoy being pregnant!

Recent milestones: Just did my maternity pictures, which was so much fun!

Wisdom/advice: Treat yourself at the end of pregnancy. At 35 weeks and 6 days I got a makeover, and mani and pedi before my mat pics, and I have felt amazing since then (it is amazing how much nice finger and toenails can distract from cankles and Shrek feet).

Due date: October 17

How many weeks: 12 weeks 6 days

Weight gain: 7 pounds

How are you feeling: Okay. Nausea has made a really strong comeback this week which I'm not exactly thrilled about but I'll take it

Recent milestones: A great NT scan last Thursday and a reveal (we've gone completely public, yay!) on Easter.

Wisdom/advice: Try to always think of baby first, I have to remind myself as the scale creeps up that my baby is growing to be healthy and that that should be my primary concern.

Due date: October 25

How many weeks: 11 weeks 5 days

Weight gain: 0

How are you feeling: Okay. Love that I'm pregnant. Don't love the nausea, vomiting, headaches, and fatigue. I sure hope this lets up soon. I'm so looking forward to the 2nd trimester!

Recent milestones: Does hitting 11 weeks count? I have an NT scan on Monday, so I'm looking forward to that and finally making an official announcement.

Wisdom/advice: Even if you feel nauseous, try to eat something. Plain crackers work really well. And don't worry about trying to eat healthy if you're dealing with morning sickness. Just eat what you can keep down.

@winniebee: great idea! This is fun!

Due date: May 13

How many weeks: 35 weeks and some change

Weight gain: Around 19-22 lbs. I turned around backwards at my last appointment so I didn't see the scale.

How are you feeling: Alright. I am having pretty constant lower back pain and lots of SI joint pain which makes it pretty hard to walk/move. I have been on modified bed rest since 20 weeks, so I am getting pretty bored and stir crazy. I am also struggling a lot with body image and being okay with how I look.

Recent milestones: We had a 3d/4d ultrasound on Monday and it was so cool to see our baby's little face. Also, my blood pressure was down quite a bit--the lowest it has been since my first trimester! We were worried about an early baby, but it looks like I am going to make it all the way--very thankful for that!

Wisdom/advice: When you feel that your body is telling you to stop doing something, STOP! I really regret pushing my body too hard earlier on in my pregnancy. If I didn't, I don't think I would be in the position I am in right now. Don't worry about staying busy, working hard, or making lots of money. There is nothing more important you can be doing than growing your baby. You have your whole life to push yourself and be a busy buzzing bee!

Due date: September 6

How many weeks: 19 weeks

Weight gain: 20 lbs

How are you feeling: When I don't have a migraine, and I'm not getting up in the middle of the night to pee, pretty good. Well, and when I am not freaking out about the weight gain and feeling like I am wearing a fat suit . . . I am hoping I will feel better about that when my bump finally becomes a bump. No noticeable bump yet.

Recent milestones: Had an amnio (at week 16), so we know we are having a healthy baby girl!

Wisdom/advice: You don't have to love--or even like--being pregnant. Doesn't mean you don't love/want your butterbean any less. One day at a time, just keep swimming.

Due date: June 8th!

How many weeks: 31 weeks and 5 days

Weight gain: 15 lb's at my last appointment, probably closer to 17 now

How are you feeling? Some days I feel great and others I'm miserable. Last night, I peed every hour for 12 hours!! Her position was so low and painful.

Recent milestones: On Monday we have a 3D ultrasound that I'm so excited for. Otherwise, nothing huge has happened lately!

Wisdom/advice: try not to stress and worry about every change. I most definitely have and the stress is pointless because it doesn't get me anywhere! Try to give into healthy cravings too

Due date: May 9

How many weeks: 35 wks, 6 days

Weight gain: 26 lbs

How are you feeling: Pretty good. Sometimes my back and feet hurt, and I tire easily, but otherwise things are going well!

Recent milestones: I'm in my last month! 2 weeks ago I had a growth scan that said baby was about 5.5 lbs and 65th percentile.

Wisdom/advice: Drink lots of water, eat lots of protein, try to get some exercise every day, even if it's just a walk, and also get plenty of rest!

Hehe fun!! Great idea @Winniebee (and congrats on getting past 33 weeks!!!)

Due date: July 26

How many weeks: almost 26 weeks

Weight gain: 22 lbs (eek)

How are you feeling: A little uncomfortable these days. Baby Girl Wagon is very active and kicks me a lot, and sleeping on my side makes my butt sore!

Recent milestones: Hitting the halfway mark at 20 weeks, and then hitting 6 months at 24 weeks. I can't believe how quickly it's going by!

Wisdom/advice: Rest as much as you can, especially when you get sick! It's so much more difficult to recover from illness while pregnant, especially since you can't take most drugs!!

@MsMini:
Your due date is my bday!

@marriedandlovingit:
We are due SO close together!!!

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Due date: 4/30

How many weeks: 37 weeks 2 days

Weight gain: 37.6lbs as of last Monday!

How are you feeling: overall pretty good. Definitely feeling the uncomfortableness of the end. I have incessant pain under my rib cage. Sleep is far and few in between. But I can't wait to meet her!!

Recent milestones: getting to full term. Excited to know she can literally come any day and be totally safe.

Wisdom/Advice: every single pregnancy is different. As long as you trust your OB their advice is the only one that counts!

@Minnie_Girl: congratulations and welcome to HelloBee!

This post is so much fun!

Due date: Oct. 23rd

How many weeks: 12 weeks today!

Weight gain: 0 so far, as far as I know!

How are you feeling: Great! Some fatigue, but I've been super lucky (knock on wood) and have dodged having any morning sickness or nausea.

Recent milestones: We had our NT scan today and it went great! We got to see baby and hear his/her heartbeat for the first time--so amazing.

Wisdom/advice: Hmm...maybe that it's okay if you don't feel like you bond with your baby the second you get that positive pregnancy test. I had, and sometimes still have a hard time really believing that I'm pregnant, and I think it'll take time for me to adjust to the idea and really feel a connection to this little being inside me.

Not pregnant anymore but all your updates kinda make me miss it! Just wanted to encourage you ladies, enjoy this time now even though it's uncomfortable. Go on a fun date with your SO, splurge a little, like msmini said, take care of yourself- it's super hard to do once baby comes!!
Good luck to you all!!

Due date: August 10th

How many weeks: 22 weeks, 4 days

Weight gain: 12 pounds, but I'm only up 2 from pre-pregnancy weight.

How are you feeling: I'm tired and bitchy tonight. DH bought me a Snoogle, so my back hurts less. Peeing a lot, and mild heartburn, but overall I can't complain.

Recent milestones: We hit the halfway point recently! I can't believe how fast it's going! Also, constant movement. I've seen my stomach jump with the harder kicks, and DH has even been able to feel them a few times!

Wisdom/advice: It's okay to pamper yourself a little if it makes you more comfortable during pregnancy. And the occasional 3-scoop bowl of double chocolate ice cream with chocolate magic shell drizzled on top is nothing to beat yourself up over.

@cvbee:
I didn't realize we were so close together as well! Home stretch!

Due date: May 21

How many weeks: 34 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain: Ugh . . . around 30 lbs. By my home scale . . .

How are you feeling: Puffy. Swollen feet, swollen hands. Uncomfortable. Other than that, okay

Recent milestones: OB says the baby has started to drop and she's head down (and I told her to stay that way for the rest of the pregnancy!). Daycare is locked down, crib is assembled and I've got a good start on my hospital bag.

Wisdom/advice: When you're having a bad day, let your husband know. Mine appreciated being told I was crabby - he was forewarned that I wasn't up for any crap from him. And when it gets tough to touch your toes, screw the at-home toe care and pay someone else to clip your toenails and paint them a pretty color. It's totally worth it. Oh, and a stool for the shower is a godsend (if you have a tub/shower combo). It makes shaving the legs easier and if you get dizzy from the heat, you have a place to quickly sit down so you don't pass out. I wish I'd bought one at 20 weeks instead of 32 weeks.

Due date: June 6th

How many weeks: 32 weeks

Weight gain: 20ish pounds (I’ve just started to retain water and gained a couple of pounds overnight, but I’m not sure that is a “real” weight gain). I was up 20 real pounds at my last OB appointment.

How are you feeling: Pretty good – better than I’ve felt most of this pregnancy. It seems like I’m finally getting my pelvic/hip pain under control (it still hurts 24/7, but less intensely). I still have a good amount of energy as well.

Recent milestones: Nursery is painted, and all the big items have been purchased. Also excited that she’s big enough/developed enough now that if she were to be born early, she should/would survive and be ok.

Wisdom/advice: Don’t listen to the “Pregnancy Nazis”. There is a recent movement of men and women that seem dedicated to making women feel like crap about themselves during pregnancy. The reality is that women have been having babies for tens of thousands of years with NO refrigeration, sanitation, proper nutrition, housing, prenatal care, post natal care, etc. All of us on HB live better lives that 99% of people thorough history. If you have a can of Pepsi, or a glass of wine, or go to a yoga class early on, or have a ham sandwich…the sky is not going to fall. We are not in complete and utter control of pregnancy; don’t let people who want to blame women for every move they make and thought they have make you feel bad about yourself. You will be a great mother!

@miss-spunkin: I agree! I try not to take for granted the time I have alone with DH because I know it won't last much longer

Due date: August 7

How many weeks: 23 weeks, 1 day

Weight gain: 9 lbs

How are you feeling: Overall very good, really can't complain about much aside from the difficulty sleeping and constant need to pee.

Recent milestones: Finally posting something on FB, a belly picture with my sister who is due with twins 6 weeks after me! Also, the nursery is painted and we've accumulated as many cloth diapers as my hubby will let me buy until the baby is born

Wisdom/advice: Listen to your body and don't over do it. I've had a few days where I exercised too much/hard and paid for it for the next two. Drink lots of water even if you don't want to.

Due date: November 23

How many weeks: 7 Weeks, 5 Days

Weight gain: Unknown

How are you feeling: Not awesome. Enjoying all of the first trimester goodies of frequent urination, constant nausea, food aversion, perpetual exhaustion.

Recent milestones: I'm considering every day that I stay pregnant in the first trimester a milestone! Our first doctor's appointment is tomorrow, so that will be a wonderful, I'm hoping.

Wisdom/advice: None. I think I'm a little too early to be handing out advice

@hilsy85: Thanks!!