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Wow, busy thread the past couple days, so much to catch up on!

@Mslipgloss: I'm on team green! At least for now. I have another u/s scheduled for early June because of all the spotting so I'm hoping we don't find out by mistake, like Bao (btw, congrats on the GIRL!). I can't believe how many are having girls! I was pretty sure it was a girl at the very beginning then thought boy at the first u/s but now I'm really feeling girl again. I love the suspense.

@Joyjoy: good luck with your glucose test. I'd never heard of the 2 hour test either. I'm having the one hour test in about a month.

@Sorrycharlie: Glad to hear you are doing better. It really stinks about the leaking though. Hopefully it's a good sign for breastfeeding.

@Googly-eyes: Good idea about buying things on sale!

Sorry if I missed anyone else. I need to pay better attention to this thread.

I'm now 24 weeks and it feels like such a huge milestone. Lately the baby has been moving around like crazy. Earlier I'd feel a lot of movement for a day and then barely anything for a couple days. I'm really loving this pregnancy thing right now and wondering why we didn't do this sooner. Oh and I think someone mentioned stretch marks? I haven't found any yet, but I got a ton during puberty on my hips and thighs so I'm not holding out much hope. I am practically swimming in cocoa butter though to minimize as much as possible.

@bao: I'm sorry your Team Green experience was ruined for you, but congrats on your healthy little girl!

@mslipgloss: Your description of the ab separation made me all squirmy inside. *shivers* Thankfully, I don't have that, and I hope it doesn't happen!

@googly-eyes: Have you received/assembled your crib yet? I think we bought during the same sale. We unpacked ours to make sure we have everything, but we haven't assembled it yet. I'm a little worried it might be too high for me since I'm a shortie.

@musicav: Our shower situation is a little messy, and it's starting to worry me, actually. I found out that my mom and aunts are planning one for August. My dad mentioned to my mom that a couple of his coworkers want to come (??) to which my mom replies that maybe they should change the venue to a hall since her coworkers want to come, too (again, ???). Uhh, what?? How many people are they inviting that they think they need a hall? I asked them to please not plan something so big that it requires a hall because it makes me feel like I'm being greedy. No one has even asked if I wanted to include my own friends and coworkers, so I have no idea how there are so many people on their guest list.

@JoyJoy: A hall? *jinkies* One of my wedding showers was in a (small) art gallery with about 40 people . . . I did not know most of the attendees. I felt the same way, i.e., uhhh, what? On the other hand, it is so sweet that your parents mentioned your shower to their co-workers - they are obviously super proud grandparents to be!

@MsLipGloss: That sucks about the swelling. I don't have any yet, but I am waiting for it. The last two appts I've had, the Dr. squeezed my legs to check.

I have started to get some aches and pains in the side of my legs after standing for a while. Just curious, does anyone feel movement while you're up and about? I only feel it when I'm sitting or laying down, but it could be that I just notice it more when I'm not moving.

I didn't have a wedding shower, and it wasn't necessary since we had everything we needed and didn't have a registry. My only request for a baby shower is that DH is there and/or it's co-ed. I don't want to be the center of attention, plus it will probably be more of DH's family than mine. I guess part of the reason I'm anxious is that I'm watching our calendar fill up quickly, with weekends away, weddings, and child prep classes. Part of me is also paranoid that I'll end up on bed rest or baby will make an appearance in August.

A while back I asked who was still wearing heels. Funny story: I decided to take a walk the other day and wear flats. My feet were so uncomfortable in them!

@mslipgloss Sorry about the swelling, sounds like you have the right idea eating healthy. I am a little worried about swelling since i am on my feet most of the day, so far so good.

As of right now i have to showers scheduled my MIL asked to do one for my mothers side and dh's side, and then two of my aunts is throwing one on my dads side. The one my mil is throwing the list keeps growing, she has actually rented a room for it. Usually they do something small at work. I feel like it is to much, i am thankful but i dont like being center of attention.

I also booked some newborn pictures, but ended up doing a package deal and getting maternity pictures also. Not looking forward to the maternity pictures but to good of a deal to pass up. Plus we have never done professional pics in the 15 years we have been together except our wedding.

Next up pediatrician, and working on the registry. What else is on your to do list?

I just did my glucose testing yesterday and thought I'd report in on how it went since the 2 hour testing doesn't sound common. I was told to go in anytime between 25 and 28 weeks, so I went yesterday (26w) just because it was convenient. I think the 2 hour test is similar to the 3 hour, just shorter. I had to fast for at least 12 hours before the test, so I went in first thing in the morning. They drew blood to test my fasting blood sugar then gave me the infamous glucose drink. I had a choice between the usual orange and fruit punch. Since everyone said that the orange tasted like flat orange soda, I went with fruit punch because punch is usually flat anyway. It really didn't taste bad at all! It was just a super sweet punch, reminiscent of the Hawaiian Punch drinks I had as a kid. They did allow me to have a few sips of water afterward to wash the sugariness out of my mouth. I had to finish the drink within 5 minutes, which wasn't that hard because I was thirsty. I was told the avoid becoming nauseous or throwing up because it invalidated the test. I'm not sure how they expect people to "avoid" that. They took my blood at 1 hour and again at 2 hours. It wasn't really all that bad. I took my nook along and read a baby book and played sudoku while I waited, and the time went by fairly quickly. I think I had myself psyched up for something horrible because others seem to dread it. Even the lab workers kept making sympathetic comments like, "Oh, glucose testing? I'm sorry" and "Don't worry, you're almost done!" The only really uncomfortable thing was that the baby totally went on a sugar high after I drank the drink. She was kicking all over the place and much more frequently than usual. I felt so bad for her. Other than that, I survived! I probably wont know my results until my next OB appointment in a couple weeks, so crossing my fingers.

@mslipgloss: We had a heat wave a few weeks back where I definitely saw some swelling in my feet, but other than that, I can't tell. Sometimes I think my ankles are swelling because they feel weird, but they're not so swollen that I can tell yet. I have a feeling that when the weather starts heating up the swelling will be more of a problem. It's good that you were able to combat it! I already drink more water than the recommended 64oz, so I'm not sure how much I'd have to drink to combat swelling!

Exciting that you're showing now! I know it's something you've been waiting for, and I'm glad you're getting a lot of positive acknowledgement. For me it seems like all the women tell me how small I'm carrying while all the men tell me I'm so big.

@skipra: I'm planning to talk to my mom about the guest list that they had in mind. I'm happy there are so many people excited about this baby, but a shower that requires use of a hall just sounds too overwhelming.

@musicav: I do feel movement while I'm standing, but I definitely feel more when I'm sitting down. I haven't noticed movement while I'm moving (like walking, working out, etc), though. I think it's just easier to feel when I'm not moving myself. That and it's probably more squished in there when I'm sitting.

@sorrycharlie: I can't really tell body parts either. I just kind of assume that the really big thumps are feet and the tiny thumps are hands.

@spaniel Welcome & congrats!! We could use another boy in our September group!

@joyjoy Thanks for the update on the glucose test. I'm scheduled for a one hour test. They just told me no foods with sugar. I can eat like an egg in the morning. It also overlaps with my next prenatal appointment so I drink it before I go in and they take the blood while I'm there.

We are also registered for an infant care class (one day in August) a breastfeeding class (another day in August), and a hospital tour (coming up soon in June!) Still debating on the actual birth class (but they said I need to register soon if we are going to take it, I'm running behind for this hospital!)

@sorrycharlie I know; I'm a slow migrator. Signed up in beta and then never came back until I was halfway through my pregnancy.

Can't believe there are so many more girls than boys here!

@spaniel: Welcome!

@sorrycharlie: Good news about the morning sickness. Glad you're feeling better!

@joyjoy: Thanks for posting about your glucose test experience.

My OB will probably set up my glucose test when I see her next week. I really want next Wednesday to get here so I can have this ultrasound! I would like to think that I'm waiting patiently. I decided not to tell anyone (besides DH and you ladies), since we don't really know what's going on. DH almost spilled to my parents this weekend that we know the gender. We're signed up for the "weekend experience" birth class July 21-22, which includes a tour of the hospital.

@spaniel: Welcome!

@googly-eyes: I looked into classes at our hospital and saw that they recommended registering for classes at the end of your first trimester. I totally missed the memo on that one. Luckily we were able to get into the classes we wanted, we just got middle of the week time slots. We're basically taking the same ones--infant care, breast feeding and childbirth with hospital tour. DH also wants to take an infant CPR class, so I'm going to look into that as well.

@sorrycharlie: If you're more comfortable with the professional photographer's work, I'd just go with them. They're only going to be that small for such a short time, if there's any chance you think you might regret going with someone just starting off, I'd avoid it. On the other hand, if you like other work by these other photographers, you could potentially be getting a really good deal. I'd chose based on whose work I like best, not the price (since they're not that far off).

That's awesome that you get a 3D u/s as part of that study! And 1.5 hours is so long! I think ours is slotted for 45min, so you're really going to get a lot of good viewing time. I don't think there's anything wrong with grabbing some screen shots to use as photos.

@musicav: Good luck with the ultrasound this week!

@mslipgloss: How nice of that assistant to make comments on how huge she thinks you're going to be. That's just what every preggie wants to hear, right? I've really started ignoring people's comments on my size. I found that if I tell people I'm due in the beginning of Sept they think I'm big. If I tell them it's the end of August, they thing I'm small. It's only a couple days difference!

Speaking of due date, has anyone else been dealing with people suggesting WHEN to have the baby? I've come across this really weird trend where people tell me to have the baby on a certain date. My grandma keeps telling me to have it on 9/2 since it's her birthday. DH's family keeps telling me 8/24! 8/24! for DH's grandfather's birthday. And then I have several family members with birthdays at the end of August that are asking me to avoid their birthday. Uhh, yes, just leave your request in the suggestion box, and I will try give birth at a time that is convenient to all. Right.

@JoyJoy: YES! I mean, seriously, you want me to avoid this day but not that one, and if I can hit this date, well then even better? Right . . . I'll get right on that . . . not. The only thing I am kind of hoping for is that I go a week or so early, that way butterbean will make the September 1 cut-off date for most schools . . . and I don't want to go late to avoid a September 11 birthday. But really, other than a random fantasy or two about stuff that like that, I just want bean to be as healthy as possible, and if that means a September 11 birthdate, so be it.

@SorryCharlie: I have sat in that glider - it was pretty awesome. Other than the glider we just ordered, the chair I liked best was ridiculously expensive ($2k . . . I sat in it before I knew how much it was!). I think you're really going to enjoy the glider and get a ton of use out of it . . . and I really like the gliders that don't necessarily look like gliders, and can be used in any room of the house.

@Spaniel: That sounds like a reasonable request!

@PurrpleTulips: The thought of going past my due date really unnerves me. I know I have a long way to go, and I shouldn't worry about things I can't control (especially since it is common for first time moms to go over), but this has been so much harder than what I ever imagined! I am so tired today, more physically than mentally, and it's only Tuesday, and beginning-of-the-day Tuesday at that!

@joyjoy It's 10 days after my birthday I was 10 days late, though, so I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with an October baby after all.

@googly-eyes: I don't want to make the cut-off, either! It'd be too early for him anyway since I'm due at the end of the month, but for boys especially there's a social and academic advantage to being older in your grade rather than younger, especially if the motor skills develop a little on the later side. I think our district has an end-of-year cut-off, though, so he'll be young for his grade anyway.

@googly-eyes @spaniel: Mostly I'd like to have the option of her making the cutoff/holding her back for an extra year. I was a cutoff baby (early Dec birthday), and I struggled with not being challenged enough in school until they moved me a grade ahead. I was a much happier camper in a higher grade. I'm not saying she'll be exactly like me, but I'd rather start her in school when I think she's ready rather than based on a district cutoff date. Does that make sense?

@musicav: That's what's so crazy about all these suggested dates--they're mostly by women/mothers. They should know that I can't exactly *try* to give birth on a certain date, even if I wanted to. Unless there's some trick out there I don't know about.

Glad to see that everything is looking good! And what a nice little perk that you were able to get some 3d images as well.

@JoyJoy: That's what I was thinking - that I would like to have the option of enrolling her in school if she was ready. I was younger than most of my classmates (June birthday), but I was reading and writing at 3 (I sure surprised my mom!), and definitely ready to start school.

@MusicaV: I am so glad to hear your u/s went well! And how awesome to get 3D pics of your LO.

I don't think that pregnancy weight gain ever makes any sense. In the beginning, when I felt like I just ate what I wanted, it was a pound a week. When I started excercising (in the second tri) and eating better (after the nausea passed), I have had a couple of spikes in my weeks. Overall, I have gained fairly evenly, but there have been times where the gains didn't make sense to me at all. I have decided that while we can do our best, absent going on a special diet (like for GD), our bodies are going to do what they are going to do, and that even things like the GD diet can only change that natural inclination so much.

@Googly-Eyes: I do agree that it would have been easier socially to be older . . . I was always a year younger, so I couldn't drive until the summer before my junior year in high school, and I was a college senior before I could drink legally.

Hi Ladies! I went away for a few days and have had such a hard time getting back into things. How are you all doing and feeling?

@Spaniel: Welcome! Congrats on the boy! We are team green but EVERYONE says they think it's a boy. Only my 7 year old nephew thinks it's a girl so I'm guessing I'll be joining you on team blue in September

@Googly-Eyes: I don't want to make the cut-off either although from a childcare cost perspective, it's another year to pay for daycare or take off work. I guess there is not much we can do about it at this point except wait and see!

@Musicav: I'm glad your u/s went well. I'm there with you on the weight gain recently. I was consistently gaining a pound a week but over the past couple weeks there is nothing I can do to control it. I think I put on about 4 pounds recently. I guess our bodies just know what they are doing.

Sorry if I missed anyone, there was a lot to catch up on!

I'm 26 weeks today and had an appointment with one of the OB's earlier this week, as well as the u/s that was scheduled because of the spotting. Luckily I haven't had any spotting in about a month and things looked good on the u/s. We got the cutest pictures of the baby's face! It looks like s/he has my nose The only weird thing was that the belly circumference measurement was behind by almost 2 weeks, putting the baby in the 36th percentile. I was assured this was normal but it kind of freaks me out.
So I'm guessing that we're all showing by now, right? I think MsLipGloss brought this up already, but how are people treating you now? Everyone keeps telling me how great I look so that makes me feel better about the 18 pounds I've packed on! Has anyone's belly buttons popped yet? Mine is bigger and shallower but definitely still an innie.

Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself over here. I finally found the September boards. I am due September 2nd with a little boy. 28 weeks yesterday. started birthing classes last thursday and glucose test on wed. Hope all are well! yay September babies!!!!

@mslipgloss

i am team blue! woo hoo!!
can't wait to see if this baby is a september baby or august baby! with my luck i'll go a week over my due date!!

@mslipgloss weird, so many people are having girls this year! i "knew" as soon as I found out I was pregnant it was a boy...never a shred of me felt girl! i wasn't surprised when we found out at our 12 week sono loud and clear...boy!