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Has anyone else taken their glucose test yet? I just found out I failed the one hour and have to take the 3 hour test, which I never had to do with my son. I'm having an irrationally strong reaction to this news, partially because I leave tomorrow for two weeks with my family, and was looking forward to all the treats I can't get where I live now which of course now I can't/shouldn't have. I know I'm being irrational, but I'm so mad and upset and feel like, come ON, I get one vice (sugar) and I don't even eat that much sugar anyway, and now I can't even have FRUIT? What the hell? Can anyone else talk me off the ledge?

@MrsBucky: My test is end of next week. That sucks that you failed right before going away.

My glucose test is Friday morning

Has anyone ordered their breast pump yet? I called insurance today and got a list of suppliers. I have a Medela Pump In Style from Lo #1. Wondering what I should order this time around. Thinking maybe the Medela Freestyle. Any recos?

@Bluemasonjar: I keep meaning to order mine! I think I am going to get the Spectra this time around, I've heard nothing but good things about it.
@ALV91711: I had my glucose test last Friday and almost passed out twice from fasting. It was awful. I haven't heard from the doctor so I am guessing no news is good news?

@Bluemasonjar: That's a good point. I had the Ameda with L which was just ok. And congrats on passing!!

29 weeks yesterday and saw the OB today. Still measuring a couple weeks ahead. They have put my due date at Sept 18, which is 10 weeks from today. Everything looks good and at my next appt in 2 weeks he's going to schedule me in for another ultrasound to check size.

Last night we bought paint for the boys rooms and DH is going to start that this week. Moving rooms is a lot of work. Once it is done I can start washing clothes and organizing!

How is everyone doing!

@PurplePumps: YES to the heart racing and shortness of breath. I think it's because baby is pushing into the diaphragm plus the extra effort just to move around.

@crazydoglady: That's a relief that it's not just me... I was starting to wonder if I'm just suuuuuuper out of shape haha

@PurplePumps: I hope you dont hear back from the test. Definitely short of breath these days.

@crazydoglady: I've been finding side sleeping pretty uncomfortable for my hips. Sleeping in my back is the only comfortable position and I hate sleeping in my back.

Through all the aches, discomfort & swelling I'm just trying to enjoy each moment knowing it is the last time.

@crazydoglady: Yes, I've heard that. I don't purposefully sleep on my back,just end up that way. My last pregnancy there was a midwife who went to the same gym as me and she said to sleep whatever way was comfortable

@crazydoglady: that would be frustrating to deal with. At least nowadays you can get more information a lot easier to make choices.

Tonight I had the worst nose bleed ever, I thought it would never end. It did stop and I was hot and sticky and decided to have a cool shower. Of course it started again. DH came upstairs to find me wrapped in a towel sobbing. Thank goodness he has patience and helped me and calmed me down. Then he did the last couple things around the house I wanted to do before bed.

@crazydoglady: I've been totally slacking with the bump pictures too. I even have a tripod set up in my spare room that I'm too lazy to walk to. So much for my weekly pics I planned!

But I did take this last weekend.

@crazydoglady: I've been so lazy this time with bump pics. Cute top!

@PurplePumps: I'd love to be at the beach.

This is a couple weeks ago at 30 weeks.

@ALV91711: You look great!
@PurplePumps: DS had a baseball nursery (still his room theme at 3), so I did all things purple.

@ALV91711: Oh my gosh. that bed is sooo cool!

@crazydoglady: I LOVE those colors!! That's so pretty
@ALV91711: Super cool bed!
It does feel like it's gone by really fast when I look back, but at the same time it feels like it's taking forever. I'm really looking forward to the next 10ish weeks flying by and having this baby out and in my arms. I'm still super anxious after everything about my body failing me and him and feel that he'll be safer once he's born.

@crazydoglady: Well purple is an awesome color! Yeah, I'm sure the worry doesn't end there and there will always be something to worry about haha. But step 1, just getting pregnant and having the baby has been a big enough hurdle that I just want to make it through this.

@PurplePumps: Like @crazydoglady: said there is always something to worry about. Motherhood is one big worry but well worth it. I'm looking forward to having this little guy in my arms.

@Bluemasonjar: I can't wait for matching outfits and Halloween costumes. I'm hoping DS who is 5 will be agreeable to matching!

Hey ladies! I'm wondering how everyone is doing. I spent about 5 hours in L&D triage on Sunday when I had some bleeding--- luckily everything is totally fine and baby is still cooking away happily at 34 weeks. I can't believe I am quickly closing in on being one calendar month away from my due date. I feel totally unprepared for this kiddo. (Poor second kid.....) We aren't doing a nursery as this LO will sleep in a crib in our room for the first six months and we don't want to get rid of our guest room (we have out of town family that stays with us 10-12 times a year between my in laws, my parents and my sister plus random friends we love hosting!) I need to buy a dresser and wash and put away the newborn stuff we have still. I did rejigger our car seats to install the infant seat and got them checked by our county's car seat inspection service, so there is that! I need to get my DH to put the crib back at it's highest setting. We are at the stage where we are regularly discussing names which is historically super hard for us- but since we are team green, we never decide till after the baby arrives anyway. What are all you lovely ladies up to? It's been too quiet around here!