Major struggle... mostly with sweets. :-\ That seems to be all I want most of the time. I just try to snack here and there and not go overboard (moderation is key) but I have my bad moments, that's for sure!

Thanks @jgrod! :-) :-) :-)

Hello everyone - hope everyone is movin' right along! Hit 35 weeks today and had an ultrasound because I've been measuring small. Baby girl is healthy looking, but in the 14th percentile at 4 lbs. 11 oz. (approx.). So, we're going to do a follow up u/s in a couple of weeks to see if she's improved at all... and I'm supposed to lay on my left side for an hour, two times per day to help stimulate and promote growth. Hopefully she grows enough to keep them satisfied, but not too much that I'm regretting wishing for that just teasing!... but really!! haha

@ajzmann - that is forever the on-going issue. Never have a big enough house when baby comes along! This is #2 for us, and we are struggling to fit all of our son's stuff/toys most of the time! That's fun though - glad your shower went well and you got most if not all of what you need!!

Definitely in the homestretch... and THAT feels great!! Sleep over here hasn't been so great lately. My two year old is prepping us for a newborn I think and has not been sleeping through the night. We were up with him for over 2.5 hours last night and when one of us wasn't in there, he was screaming!! Ugh... not fun at all! Hopefully he gets over this phase before baby comes, don't think I can handle two kiddos waking up at night! :-\

The weather here has been pretty nice as well... I'm in the St. Louis area, so it would be fairly similar! However, I have NOT been taking advantage like you have, and I will probably regret that because those days are so few since we tend to skip right over to winter!

Ah, @jgrodzicki, sending good healthy vibes to you and baby!

NST = non-stress test, right? What does that entail?

And four weeks...HOME STRETCH!

I hit 33 weeks today, and definitely feel myself growing more and faster. It's kinda crazy to think I have 7 more weeks to get bigger!

It's been so quiet over here... maybe there have been a couple of births already??

I will be 38 weeks on Thursday, and I've gained right at 20 lbs. Baby is still measuring small, so I've been advised to continue to lay on my left side in my spare time or at least 2 hours per day. Thank goodness I only have ~two weeks left!!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

My doc is the same way, @ajzmann - the only reason I am getting ultrasounds now is because my belly has been measuring pretty small for how far along I am... with my first, I didn't have any ultrasounds after the anatomy scan at 20 weeks. This one, I've had two big ultrasounds (once at almost 35 weeks and another yesterday at almost 38 weeks) to check her weight... and also weekly biophysical ultrasounds to check her fluid levels. It's a pain... but I do get to see her every week, which is nice! It's just a lot when trying to work to the end too... I had/have three appointments this week alone!

I never really got into exercising like I wanted to... and now I'm dealing more with being unable to eat because there isn't as much room in there! So, I'm fine with my weight gain - just need the peanut to gain some weight now

OMG @jgrodzicki!!! So exciting! Sending good healthy vibes to you and baby. Post a photo when you're up for it!

Will be thinking of you!

@jgrodzicki...was thinking of you yesterday! Can't wait to see photos of that baby!

How're all of the other November mommies? I'm definitely starting to feel some low back pain due to my belly, but MOST nights I can get a decent night's sleep. Working out still isn't really much of a priority. I feel like sleep is more important right now!

Hope you all are feeling well!

Hey ajzmann, I'm following this thread. My due date is today, so I've always known there was a chance my baby girl may arrive in November and have kept tabs on this groups' happenings.

Congratulations jgrodzicki on your baby girl!

Hi!! I'm 36 &2. Starting to feel major pressure to get.things ready for.baby. My husband isn't nearly as supportive but he wasn't last time either. I have a 2yo to keep happy all day & just recently lightened my home Daycare load to 0-3 days a week. Well, no zero yet but maybe this week? Lol. I feel like trying or having to maintain this pace is making it less likely that I'll last til.40 weeks. I could be just wishful thinking but I don't know. Hope everyone is feeling good.

peeking in on the November Mama's because watching you all start to pop gives me hope for my Dec/Jan baby

@kcasey, Yep, this is my first! I'm just anxious to meet this little being that's been wiggling all around and making me lose sleep.
I was OK not knowing the sex for most of the pregnancy until recently. I'm really anxious to know now!

Honestly, we have lots of stuff to get done, so I need these next three weeks for preparations. We still have to get our crib!

I did go to the doctor today. Had my GBS test and scheduled my next three appointments. (ONLY THREE LEFT!)

With the first four I didn't find out their sex and each was a surprise, which was lovely the first few times. This time I knew it was a bit different and wanted to know I wasn't imagining it! We didn't agree to find out, but I knew this time I wanted to know for sure. I've really enjoyed each of my pregnancies and am sure going to miss it, but we really don't have the space or resources for any more kids.

This is a magical time for you then ajzmann! Expecting and delivering your first child is a time of great anxiety, intrepidation and wonder. You also think you'll never be ready and you'll never cope, but 99% of us do. Newborns need very little, so don't overdo it. You don't have to have every gadget going, just the essentials - clothes, diapers, somewhere to sleep safely and some way of getting about. Other things you might as well get as and when you find you need them otherwise you'll end up with things that never get used (we've all done it!).

Nan that was well planned! I hope you get the VBAC you want.

Sschwark do you know what you're expecting or will he/she be a surprise? Is this your second child?

Two girls together will be lovely. My daughter will have to make do with her four big brothers, though I just had my three younger brothers and didn't really miss having a sister.

Yes, two days overdue now. Just trying to keep busy and not think about it. I have a check up with my midwife booked for 11am tomorrow. Then I expect she'll book me in provisionally for induction at 10 days over and offer me a cervical/membrane sweep. I'll have all the kids with me and too much to do with Halloween etc, so will ask if I can book an extra appointment for Monday (41w) when the kids are all in school for the sweep. I've had the sweep with two previous pregnancies and each time labour started within 48 hours. Of course, it could happen any time and usually I've had at least one false start by now where contractions have started then faded away again. But nowt yet.