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Hi ladies! Lurker here...I'm a September 2012 mama and I love to read where each of you are at. This time last year, I was doing all of the same things
Wishing you all the best in your last few weeks with extremely smooth and quick labors!
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@MamaMagpie: I'm sorry everything has been so stressful! Ive found myself to be far ore emotional lately too. Maybe work on your nursery first and have your DH do his best with the rest of the house? You're bound to be in nesting mood. As far as body aches go, I do find myself wondering how I'm gonna get through six more weeks of this when I'm bound to still get more uncomfortable. I'm trying to just think of my excitement for the baby and ignore my frustration with the rest.
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@2PeasinaPod: Thank you! I love lurkers!
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@MamaMagpie: I'm sorry your move didn't go as well as you'd like. At least you're done now and can slowly start putting things away and getting baby's nursery ready.
AFM, my back is starting to hurt on a daily basis. If I even sit or slouch slightly funny it's bad
Dh has taken over the washing up because I can't get close enough to the sink anymore without bending over loads! I'm starting to feel huge too and it feels like the past week I have been putting on extra fat.. before this I looked like I was all bump but now I'm starting to fill out on my arms, thighs, hips... I haven't stepped on scales for about a month and I'm too scared too!
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@2PeasinaPod: Thanks for popping in!! I often go back to your thread too and see what's coming up ahead for me. I can't believe September is almost here!!
@illumina: I hear you... my legs have put on a lot of fat in the past few weeks...what used to be nice and firm is now jiggly and cellulitey! The stretch marks are slowly creeping up towards my belly button too. I just keep telling myself that LO will be here soon and is totally worth it! I hope your back feels better soon...not fun
@MamaMagpie: I'm sorry your move didn't go so well
We have one coming up in 10 days and while I'm really excited to FINALLY get in our home and set up the nursery, I'm also really overwhelmed at the thought of packing, moving, unpacking, etc. I get so tired by even short walks these days that I feel I'll be exhausted until our house is fully set up.I've been really emotional too....bawled like a baby when we sold my car last week...it was my first car and I just loved it so much! But DH needs a 2nd SUV for work so it had to go. I took it for one last drive, said goodbye, and couldn't hand the keys over the new owner, had to get DH to do it. I think the guy who bought it thought I was loony, lol
My BFF had her baby earlier this week and I went up to meet him yesterday. He is SUCH A PRECIOUS DOLL. I can't even explain how adorable he is. He's so tiny and it REALLY hit me that soon I will have my own teeny tiny baby. I just love him so much and can't imagine the love I'll feel when my own baby is placed in my arms.
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I go back and forth between feeling like I could do this for another 7+ months and feeling like I'm not going to make it through the day. Yesterday was pretty rough because my blood sugar was all over the place. I kept feeling weak and light headed which is no fun. DH was getting concerned. Today on the otherhand, I feel great and haven't had any issues with my blood sugar. I'm wondering if Little Man was having a crazy growth spurt or something and was stealing all my food
My chiropractor has pretty much saved me here lately. I've had several days where my hips have hurt so bad I can barely move but one visit to my chiro and I am good as new. I'm definitely ready for the little guy to get here but at the same time I am completely freaked out about being a mom!
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@illumina: I step on the scales daily and the number just keeps going up. You're probably smarter to stay off of it. I'm sorry your back's hurting so bad though!
@char54: My legs have been jiggly since right after I got pregnant. It's so gross! Add in the many stretch marks on my thighs and butt and I hate seeing myself in the mirror. I can't wait for this baby to come and to get back into shape again. And I totally know the feeling about seeing the new babies. It just made me want my son to be here that much more!
@meltini: So sorry you're having to deal with the blood sugar issue. I hate that! I used to love chiropractors but haven't really gone since I got pregnant. I've heard great things about using them to feel better while preggo though.AFM, so much drama going on in my life right now on top of being pregnant. DH's ex is finally getting in trouble with the courts for all of the back child support and such she owes and we found out that she's been asking us to pay for dsd's braces despite the fact that they've been paid off since April. Then, a really long story that I'd love to tell but would take way too long, my ex-fiancee just got arrested for five counts of sleeping with someone under the age of 14, so that's hilarious and sad all at the same time. And everyday it seems like there's something new about dsd I need to work on. Last night she answers her cell phone while we're out to dinner and proceeds to talk to her friend about hooking up with some girl for 15 minutes and then this morning she's asleep on our couch downstairs at 11am and I'm having to wait upstairs for my mom to get here because I certainly can't turn on the tv or walk around my own downstairs. I texted DH to say I'm Mrs. Grumpy Pants this morning. Ugh...so exhausted with life on top of baby.
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@char54: Don't feel bad... I cried when we sold our old car and I wasn't even pregnant!! The other day after waking up and eating breakfast I was sat on the sofa and just felt really overwhelmed I guess and bawled my eyes out for no reason! By the time Dh came to see what was wrong I was laughing at myself!
@Meltini: I am exactly the same way, I have good days and bad days... the good ones I forget I'm even pregnant I feel so full of energy and then the next day I won't feel like doing much at all.
@marionberry: I need to get on the scales before the end though, else how else will I ever know how much I put on in total? I feel that's a figure I need to know at some point! Drama sucks! You are doing such a great job with Dsd though, and at such a difficult time for you. She is lucky to have you
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@marionberry: teenagers are so difficult. My sisters are 15/17 and don't seem to get common courtesys.
I started red rasberry leaf today. Is anyone else drinking it? I also bought evening primrose oil. I figure can't hurt might help,.
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@jetsa: I have some, but my midwife didn't recommend drinking it before 37wks?
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@illumina: everything I've read online is that you can drink it your whole pregnancy since it just tones the uterus. I'm mixing it lightly now 1 teaspoon per cup, 1-2 cups per day, but will increase after Sept 1. I'm not taking the EPO until sept 1 either
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@illumina: @jetsa: Thank you for the kind thoughts. Today was just one of those days! I'm currently in a car with my mom and sisters on a road trip to Seattle and while it's amazingly humorous it makes me excited to have road trips like these with my family one day.
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@illumina: @char54: @marionberry: My legs are jiggly too
even though I haven't gained much weight at all... As much as I am enjoying carrying bub ( I will miss his kicking), I am looking forward to having my body to myself again!
@marionberry: You are a superstar stepmum...make sure you lay down the law though, I certainly wouldn't be quiet if she chooses to fall asleep in a common area!
@jetsa: What is evening primrose good for?So I had a major cook-a-thon today... 24 slowcooker freezer meal packs, 6 double serve mini lasagnas and 4 double serve spaghetti bols later....my feet kill! That's about half of what I want in total... so I think I'll leave the rest to another day, cause braxton hicks are sneaking up on me now... its time to lay down!!!
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@marionberry: that's a good idea, actually! I did already tell him that he could hang all the art wherever he wanted...maybe I'll add on to that list and have him organize the kitchen!
@illumina: oh boy, I'm with you on feeling like I'm "filling out"...I think you look beautiful and still all belly, though!
@char54: I hope your move goes really, really smoothly -- be prepared for it to be stressful, but it will all be ok and you can finally start nesting! And that is so exciting about your friend's baby -- I bet it was so amazing to hold/see him and think about how soon your own LO will be here!
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@marionberry: oh my gosh, that is so stressful
At least that's good news about the back child support? And the braces thing?! I can't even imagine the frustration! For what it's worth, I think you are pretty amazing for not completely flipping out...
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@Mrs squirreld: YUM! Can't wait to get started on my freezer meals too.
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@Mrs squirreld: I got 1000 mg tablets and will begin taking 2 a day at 37 weeks. It is supposed to help the cervix efface more quickly.
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@Mrs squirreld: jealous. started mine today. so far I made one batch of chili and that is it hahaha
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@Mrs squirreld: looks great! You inspired me, I made 3 lasagna's today
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Wow! I can't believe it is time for everyone to start their freezer meals. Time is flying by faster than I thought it would. I need to start thinking about packing my hospital bag. I might try to get that done this week.
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Ok I seriously have moments of freaking out... We are having a baby... I am going to be responsible for another life. As much as I am so excited and love this little guy so much, I am sooo flippen terrified. I worry I won't be a good mum. I worry about our life changing... I worry I will disappoint DH. Urgggh please someone tell me they feel the same??!!! Some days I am fine... And then some days are like this when I freak the hell out!!
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@Mrs squirreld: Exactly this! All the time! I am so incredibly in love with him already, and I know it's normal to have feelings like this, but gosh it can sometimes be overwhelming and more than a little scary. You are going to be a wonderful mother, and your DH is going to be so in awe of your ability to bring your LO into the world and care for him the way only a mother can. We can do this!
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@MamaMagpie: thankyou for rescuing me.
its all so overwhelming!!
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@Mrs squirreld: @MamaMagpie: This is so me right now!! I can't WAIT to meet this little baby...I already love him or her so much! DH and I spent this weekend though on date nights, sleeping in, lazy netflix days, mini roadtrip....and I can't help but be a little nostalgic that this is the last time for a looonnggg time we will have such freedom. I was at the beach with my friend and her toddler and it looked exhausting to have to constantly be watching/entertaining/playing 24/7.
I'm hoping it's a natural feeling when we are so close to having these babies to be a little freaked out about the huge life change. I really am excited for the baby to come (but hopefully not too soon, we move next week!!) Once I have everything set up and ready to go in our new house I think I will feel more ready.
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@Mrs squirreld: @MamaMagpie: @char54: I feel the same way guys, esspecially the missing of the old life part, which just feels selfish but it is what it is, I suppose.
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I hear ya ladies. I have periods where I think what if baby was crying right now and I couldn't figure out what was wrong? What if my milk doesn't come in right away and baby is starving? What if baby can't hold down fluids and DH is away and the puppy has an accident and I'm freaking out? The what ifs are killing me.
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I think I am more excited than nervous...maybe it is because my husband is definitely nervous enough for both of us!
We went on a little impromptu wine tour on the North Fork on Long Island this weekend with some friends. I was the DD of course so they loved it. The weather was so nice so it was a good time. I was EXHAUSTED yesterday of course and did nothing except lay around and nappy.
Is anyone else surprised that no one has gone early in this group? I feel like the July and August boards had a lot of people deliver really early. I don't mind going anytime after 37 weeks....LOL
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@MrsClownfish: I am surprised, after all those early August babies, I thought we'd have at least 1 but this week we'll have some full-term mamas and no early babies as of now!
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@Mrs squirreld: @MamaMagpie: @char54: @jetsa: some words of wisdom from a BTDT mama -
You will mess things up every once in a while. Your house will never be clean again. Your body will never be the same. You will be overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, disappointed, exhausted, at the end of your rope. There will be times when your DH is disappointed and maybe feeling a bit left out. There will be days that you just really don't care how DH feels. Breastfeeding is difficult. Formula is expensive. Diapers are annoying. Some days you will wish you could just have some time alone. Sometimes you will just let the baby cry because you cannot get up. You will occassionally feel like a bad mum. maybe sometimes you even WILL be a bad mum.
It's normal. We were put on earth to bring new life into the world. we were built for this. It's part of our genetic make-up. when in doubt, do what your heart/body tells you to do, regardless of what all the parenting magazines, doctors, midwives, pregnancy books, etc. say.
There will be so many moments that make all of the tears and worry and fear totally worth it.and during those times where you are about to lose hope, know that you will make it through whatever it is, because now you have a real reason to be strong.
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@mrsmoreau: Thank you for that. I'm going to print it out and put it somewhere so I remember it on those bad days.
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@mrsmoreau: I love this too! I definitely need to remember this! Thank you for this.
@jetsa: @mrsclownfish: I am surprised we don't have one yet either, but I'm sure by saying this today we'll have an early baby soon!
@maplemoose: @mrssquirreld: @jetsa: @mamamagpie: @char54: Overall I think I'm still in excited mode, but that doesn't mean I don't have moments where I'm totally worried about being able to handle putting a baby 100% first. I am also totally worried about the weirdest things - not having that natural mom instinct to know what to do, not having that really emotional moment you see on tv when your baby is born, and more. DH assures me all will be just fine. All I've ever dreamed of is being a mom, so I'm sure this worry is all for nothing.
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@mrsmoreau: thank you, thank you, thank you for this. I actually cried when I read it...for some reason I feel a lot of relief knowing that it's normal for things to not be perfect, so that I don't have to be so nervous about feeling like a failure or being afraid of my feelings.
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@char54: I totally understand the jiggly cellulite legs, why did no one tell me body would turn I to cottage cheese during pregnancy?!
@Mrs squirreld: I totally understand the freak out, as excited as I am, I am equall panicky. The unknown is so scary! It doesn't help that my DH is so confident, and unwavering in his his excitement, he has yet to show any nerves, it makes me over compensate
p.s. I'm so impressed with the freezer meals, I'm not sure if I will get organized enough to do this..... We have a local place you can go and preassemble meals to freeze using here recipes and ingredients, I might do that.
@mrsmoreau: thank you, this was totally reassuring, and was a reminder that nerves are normal with a huge life change, but in the end it's worth it.AFM, we had a friend/photographer do maternity photos for is yesterday, I had been undecided on if I wanted them but figured better to them than regret not.... So hopefully those turn out ok. This past weekend I had a lot of Braxton hicks, which was the first really of them for me, it was actually pretty stressful, Friday night I was having them a lot ish (not more than 4 an hour) but DH was camping and had no service or anyway to get in touch with him, so just a little nerve wracking even though I know we ave lots of time before this baby should be coming.
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@mrsmoreau: That is so beautiful - thank you for that!! It should be in a parenting book or something! Great advice.
@MrsStormy: I know, right? My legs used to be the one part of my body that I liked...oops. I've been having a lot of cramps too - they are coming on more often and are more painful - it feels like my Day 2 or 3 period cramps. DH is out of town for the week and even though I know I'm not having a baby anytime soon I just want him home!!
@marionberry: I've dreamt about being a mom my whole life too....it's so surreal that it's going to be coming true. As a kid, my play games, daydreams, and journals all revolved around being a mom and my future kids. I can't wait to meet this little person that I've thought of for so long! Funny enough I found one of my journals from when I was 10 ... I declared then that I would name my future daughter Charlotte... and if LO is a girl, she will be Charlotte! I had forgotten about that until after DH and I had picked the name.
I'm staying with my mom for the week while DH is away. It's nice to have the company and be spoiled a bit! For some reason 35 weeks seems REALLY close to having a baby, and only a few more days until I hit that milestone. I can't believe we are almost there ladies!!! It seems like just yesterday we were posting about morning sickness, fears, first appointments...
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@char54: Right?! 35 seems so close, I'm traveling 5ish hours to see family next weekend (Aug 24/25) and its freaking my family out. The dr is ok with it and my mom is going to be with me but everyone thinks I'm crazy lol. My grampa doesn't travel though and I don't want to go too long between visits so I figure one final one before baby will be good.
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Also anyone else already sick of the, "How are you feeling?" questions. I swear I get asked 10 times a day, I'm uncomfortable and I have feet in my ribs, is that what you want to hear? LOL
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@jetsa: I hate getting asked that too! It's one thing if they ask once but they'll ask daily. It hasn't changed since yesterday!
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I love the question "When are you going to stop working?" ummm unless you are going to start paying my bills I don't know why you would think I can just take my last month of pregnancy off
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@MrsClownfish: or they look at you crazy when you say you're only taking 9 weeks off vs the allowed 16. I can't afford to take 7 weeks of unpaid leave. We have bills to pay!
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@MrsClownfish: @marionberry: yes, this. One of the owners of my company, an middle-aged single guy, thinks I'm going to go into labor at any moment. Like 2 weeks ago, he asked me to drive out and count houses, if it wasn't undue burden. I'm fine thank you for the concern
He's asked me several times, when I'll be leaving, umm you offered me no maternity leave so you know I'll be taking PTO and then 4 weeks unpaid, so I'm not leaving until this kid gets here.
Dh has taken over the washing up because I can't get close enough to the sink anymore without bending over loads! I'm starting to feel huge too and it feels like the past week I have been putting on extra fat.. before this I looked like I was all bump but now I'm starting to fill out on my arms, thighs, hips... I haven't stepped on scales for about a month and I'm too scared too!
p.s. I'm so impressed with the freezer meals, I'm not sure if I will get organized enough to do this..... We have a local place you can go and preassemble meals to freeze using here recipes and ingredients, I might do that.
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