So sorry to hear about your lost twin :-( But kudos to you for staying positive and looking on the bright side! My kids will be about 15 months apart, my son just turned a year old last week. Yours will definitely be close! It'll be tough for a little while but once you settle into a routine I'm sure it'll be great. My husband's mom and her brother are only 10 months apart.

I have to drink a ton of water - I do already when I'm not pregnant, but when I'm pregnant it gets close to two gallons a day. I'm really tall and last time had a problem with low amniotic fluid so I'm trying to be proactive about it. I notice that I start contracting when I get mad or aggravated. One of my older sisters has been getting on my nerves lately and I finally told her she needs to back off because I can't deal with her BS. My mom also told her to leave me alone. She's one of those pessimistic people who loves to complain about anything and everything sometimes.

I'm 26 weeks along now and so far so good. I'm high risk because of lupus and hypothyroidism, so I have to go to the doctor every two weeks to a month. I go tomorrow and can't wait to see baby girl again! She's only shown us the goods one time but I'm pretty sure from the picture that she is a she. I really wanted another boy but we don't plan on more kids, so it'll be cool to have a son and daughter :-) Just like you! Glad to hear things are going better for you.

I am new to the group. I am 27 weeks pregnant with a little boy. I've had a few problems this pregnancy. I got pregnant 4 weeks after a miscarriage and was thrilled to learn that I was pregnant again. Then at 8 weeks I had a little spotting but the doctor wasn't overly concerned. He checked things out and everything was fine. I spotted off and on a little after that. Then at 16 weeks I had a big bleed and went to the ER. They sent me home with more questions than answers. Since the bleeding stopped they weren't concerned. I had an ultrasound at 18 weeks and found out that I had placenta previa which had caused the bleed. I was put on bed rest and haven't had anymore bleeding episodes. I had my 1 hour glucose test this past Tuesday and I failed miserably. I go back next Tuesday for the 3 hour test.

This will be my second child and I have been procrastinating with setting up the nursery. I've got most of the things I need for him I just have to set it all up. I am not planning on having a baby shower this time around so I am pretty much just relaxing until he gets here. I will be having a repeat c-section and it will probably be done a week before my due date. I am due May 19th and the c-section will probably be done on the 13th or 14th. Good luck to you ladies and congratulations on your little ones.

hotmama0612 - What a surprise that must have been when they told you you had been carrying twins! I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad you're doing well with one healthy baby girl! What a close age gap! You will do great because you'll have to I'm working on 3 under 3. Everyone keeps asking me on what I'm going to do with 3 little ones. I tell them I'll figure out something! I'm getting my 3D ultrasound done probably March 15th I'll be almost 31 weeks. That's great you're done with your bag, but that makes sense if you've been having to rush to the ER. I figure I'll start working on it at 34 weeks... My son was 13 days late, my daughter 6 days late, so I am in no rush.

tcrfford - Exciting you have another ultrasound so soon! Sorry about the high risks, but at least you sound like you have everything under control when it comes to it and are closely monitored. I've started avoiding people that are stressing me out too much. I already have 2 kids and a husband and am pregnant, I don't need any extra drama. That's all some people seem to be lately. Good for you for standing up for yourself, I hope she figures it out. Hope your shower goes how you want it! I like pink, but I have kept both of our kids room a neutral light orange color with generic decorations. My husband said when our son moves into a room and the girls move into his that the maps in his room will go with him. Apparently boys get maps and girls don't? Nope, girls get to keep the world maps Your theme sounds lovely!

qhiggins86 - That's so awesome that you're getting so many items from coworkers! I hope the nursery set works out too! I love getting hand me downs - saves so much money and I can still buy some pieces I like but have the main bulk done. Ugh, a baby shower should be only what the pregnant woman wants. At my baby shower they didn't want to get me the cheap cake I REALLY like, so they got a fancy one to look nicer, it was ok. And my mother wanted to invite EVERYONE where I wanted to invite those close to me. Why can't people just humor the pregnant woman? I hope they figure it out together and have it be what you want!

feliciaclark7 - Welcome and so glad they figured out what your bleeding was, but that must be so hard being on bed rest! Good luck at your 3 hour test! I know a lot of people fail the 1 hour but pass the 3, I hope you are one of those! I was crazy about setting up nursery for baby #2, but that's because we had moved and had a room FULL of boxes! I was a nut, but at least before baby came we'd gone through everything and made room for her. This time around I don't know what we're doing. We have a 3 bedroom and we'll have 3. Our daughter (13 months) will move in with our son (2.5years) at some point? But baby will be with us for a bit then move into the "nursery." She is so not ready to be kicked out of her crib yet though...


AFM - Not much going on here except dreading my 2 hr glucose test on Saturday. My doc has me convinced I'll fail it, so I've been trying to fit in as much meals as I know I'll miss as I can. From PB&Js to cereal to carb loaded real meals. I should have just gotten the test over with a couple weeks ago, but I didn't want the extra appts that come with it - let alone the finger stabbings - for as long as I could put it off. I'll be 28 weeks Sunday so best just to get it done now. At least I have a date with a girlfriend for it - she's going to keep me company at the clinic then go eat with me since I'll desperately need food. Going to schedule my 3D ultrasound soon. Still feels like a boy pregnancy to me even though I've had 2 ultrasounds tell me girl. I'm just ready for labor and newborn and done being pregnant! I wouldn't want it all now as she's too little, but I feel like I've been pregnant forever (which really it's been like 26 months out of the last 3.5 years) and I want to meet her! I've been getting uncomfortable for weeks now and the tired is kicking in more and I know it's just going to get worse and harder. But a baby! Ah, the ultimate goal, will be here before I know it!

Our board has been kind of dead! How is everyone doing? My placenta is now 4 cm away from my cervix so no more previa risk, whoo hoo! 28 weeks now and baby is transverse, gotta get her moving down. Hope all you ladies are doing well!

stephysd - I've got 11 weeks and I'm trying not to panic!!! haha! I'm glad to hear from some of you ladies :happy:

I just wanted to share that a HUGE weight has been lifted off my chest. I got antsy and called my OB's office to check on my 1 hr glucose screening results. I was totally expecting to fail just because I've had issues with my endocrine system for years (insulin resistance, PCOS, hypothyroidism). When she told me the results came back normal, I literally told her to shut up...lol. I apologized, but proceeded to do a little dance in my cubicle at work :bigsmile:

Almost have everything in my house painted and the next several weeks will include cleaning and putting the final preparations on the nursery and our bedroom. I guess at some point I have to prepare my delivery bag and get some home cooked meals stored in the freezer. And I forgot I have to buy my mom's plane ticket... sheesh, this post turned into my to-do list all of a sudden! Here's to the final stretch, my mamas! :drinker:

@qhiggins86 - I am so happy to hear that as well! It's always nice to get those weights gone.

I am bummed about having to move our ultrasound, because the placenta previa is definately a huge weight for me. I really wanted to know one way or another last week, but the 17th is almost here so I'll be fine I guess. I was very much tempted though to be a witch and tell my husband I could not move the appointment and keep it on the 10th. But in the end, I was decided to be nice. Plus I wanted to go with him to his VA appointments and make sure he is being honest with his doctors about his depression and PTSD. I would not have had an excuse to tag along if I had kept the appointment. Plus this give my uterus another week of growing, so hopefully it moved.

Washed all the baby's clothes yesterday. Have determined that I need blankets and burp clothes. I don't know what I used for my sons' but there was nothing when I checked totes. This weekend I am bringing up the rest of the baby furniture from the basement and going to get that cleaned and set up.

Last night Hubby and I went on a date, and in his vehicle he had a To Do list. I was looking it over because that first few things were stuff to do after our doctor appointments and I wanted to see if I should add anything. Stupid list literally made me cry. He had on there to buy a present for Lena, present for David, present for Iver (our three kids), then a few shopping things, then tarp for car, warm blankets, nose sucker, sterile gloves, zip ties, and then I some other crap. So I ask him about the middle portion because they just seemed odd. This is emergency delivery kit in case we don't make it to the hospital. I about died laughing. He was not that prepared for our first two, but we also have an hour drive that we did not with them. Then I asked him about the presents for the kids and what he wanted to get the boys. Then I asked him why a present for Lena. She's a baby and really would not know the difference. He said he was thinking maybe a big pink stuffed mouse, and this is where the waterworks started. My Dad bought my mom and me and pink stuffed mouse when I was born. It was the only thing pink in the hospital gift shop. I still have the mouse and it sits in my sewing room with a few other special stuffed animal and dolls that I don't want the kids to play with. Hubby knew how special that was for me and wanted to make sure that his daughter had something from the day she was born too. I thought it was the sweetest thing ever, as being loving and caring is a hard thing for him. His PTSD from the war has made him very bitter and hardened, and it takes great effort for him to think to show his love. I am hoping to encourage him to get something really special for the boys as well because they never got that kind of love until about two years ago from him.

We have the car bed, but I have to admit it is not set up yet. We bought it from someone who smoked (husband didn't ask) and it smelled to bad to put in his room at first and we will need a new mattress. I think he will love it if I can ever convince him to get out of my bed.
The massage was GREAT! I left there asking myself why I have not done this before. I think I will do it again in a couple weeks. My back has been really killing me for a couple of days. I really would encourage all of you to go treat yourself to one. You deserve it!

stephysd - how'd the scan go?

babylansMom - Glad the massage went so well! I had one pregnant with my son, it was nice to be able to lay on my stomach! The massage was nice, but not great. With my daughter they didn't have the special table so it was more awkward and not great. I'll probably skip it this time around, make my husband give me more rub downs and tell him we're saving money My guilty pleasures are pedicures. Car bed sounds awesome, hope you have it aired out/cleaned to your satisfaction and works well for your toddler!

tcrofford - that sounds like a horrible time. I went for an NST with my daughter - told me it would take like 20 minutes, took 1.5 hours, but at least they kept coming in and fed me and kept me updated on lab results. I would have left too cause that's bull****. Awesome that you were able to fix your misalignment though! My doctor wont even discuss baby's position until 36 weeks. I had a 3d ultrasound this weekend though and they told me she was head down so I found that encouraging. I hope your transverse baby behaves and turns!

Emma is now head down, whoo hoo! She's measuring right on target too, a tad on the big side just like my son was.

My doctor called the manager of Labor & Delivery at the hospital because he was so ticked. I see him on Monday so I'm sure we'll have another discussion about it too. Completely unacceptable!

Glad your LO turned head down, tcrofford! I felt my little girl drop on Wednesday, and she stayed that way for the entire day... definitely an odd feeling as a FTM. But just as quickly as she dropped, she decided to go back to being transverse again today. I hope she decides to go head down for good in the following weeks (~10ish weeks to go).

I had my 30 week visit yesterday. I feel like time is going to pass much more quickly now that I have visits every 2 weeks. I haven't had the best luck at the OB office I've decided to stick with until I met my doctor a couple months ago. She is awesome and definitely has a calming affect on me. She told me she's leaving the practice and this week is her last week. I'm trying very hard not to be devastated. I know that she may not have been my doctor on the day of delivery anyway, but not seeing her at my visits anymore will suck :brokenheart:

My hubby and I finally took a hospital tour of L&D this week. I was excited to have this demystified, but as soon as I stepped into the birthing suite I felt like I couldn't breathe. This has been real to me, but it all of a sudden got hi-def!!! :laugh: The first things I said to my hubby after the tour were, "I'm scared," and "I'm not ready." FTM jitters!!!

36 weeks along as of yesterday. Tomorrow I have a doctor appointment and have the Group Strep B testing. Not looking forward to it :oP

But super excited to be in the final countdown. Have been having lots of Braxton Hick contractions all during the day but they always die out at night. Which is good. Lena needs to bake at least a couple more weeks. I forgot how uncomfortable those contractions can be though. Good thing your body does some practice ones to warm-up before the big day.

How is everyone else doing?

Speaking of which, my husband and I have been talking over birth control options since I don't want to go back on synthetic hormones. I also don't want to have my tubes tied because these days they do it with clips or clamps, they don't physically cut them anymore. So if hubby won't get a vasectomy then I'll probably just get an IUD.

My husband will be getting a vasectomy after this baby, but I will also be getting a Mirena IUD put in as well again. We have been told that it can take up to 3 years for a vasectomy to become 'effective' and both of our sons were conceived while I was on birth control pills. The IUD was the only birth control that was effective for us. So to not risk a fourth baby that is our plan.

34 weeks and she can come at any time now. Waiting (im)patiently!

Wish granted! Lucky girl!

I have my 34 week appointment tomorrow. I spotted a little last week, but nothing to be concerned about. I have a baby shower at work on Wednesday, another family baby shower this weekend in Colorado (I live in Arizona), and one more next weekend at my house that my sister-in-law planned for me. I definitely feel loved and I hope she doesn't come before all of that happens!

The end of May cannot come soon enough though, that's for sure. :ohwell: