Christina – Any sign of baby yet?!

Sugarbabie – Glad baby girl is doing well! Hope you’re having a great time in Hawaii!

Kelley – Sounds like you had a great Father’s day weekend! I love that hubby ended up cooking you brunch!! Glad you got to catch up with your friend! I’m with you, I need to get my car in for an oil change before baby arrives, I’m over 1000 miles overdue! Did you have an appointment today? Any progress?

Jayln – Hope you’re enjoying having hubby home! Anymore progress on baby? Sorry to hear about your varicose veins, that doesn’t sound like fun. You shouldn’t need any baby supplies other than a going home outfit, the hospital should provide everything! Also, once baby is here, if you have any diaper’s etc., left in the hospital make sure you take them with you! Sounds like you have the necessities packed, (as Helen suggested, make sure you take lip balm/chapstick, your lips will probably get pretty dry!) and anything else would just be whatever else you want to keep you occupied during labor and your hospital stay!

Helen – Glad to hear your back is feeling better. How was your visit with your uni friends? Hope you’re having a good week off! As far as what baby will sleep in, with DS we lived in Florida, and we just swaddled him in a lightweight blanket, but he hated being swaddled so that only lasted a couple of weeks, then he just slept in a sleepsuit (I think that’s what it’s called back there?! I forget sometimes!) It’s 90F here at the moment (about 32C) so it will probably be the same for new little one, we’ll have to see!

Bru – Glad to hear that your dad is ok and that you had a great time in Chicago with hubby! It seems like everyone is reading the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy at the moment, I may have to see what the big deal is about!

Amanda – Congratulations! Sounds like you had an eventful labor! I’m happy to hear that everything turned out well and I know it was all worth it when you finally got to hold Evie in your arms. I hope that you are healing well and that the breastfeeding is getting easier.

Dragon – Sounds like you were having some Braxton Hicks. Don’t feel silly! It’s difficult to know what’s going on sometimes when you’ve never been through it before!

Destiny – I heard that movie is good! I'll have to wait for it to come out on DVD! How are you feeling? Managed to get any energy back? My tummy has been a little tender around my belly button area and from what I’ve read it’s from the abdominal muscles separating which you usually feel more with your second!

Myice – Hope all is ok and that you are taking it easy. Sorry to hear about the comments from the insensitive person, try not to pay attention to them! I hope you're able to get your blood pressure under control and don't get pre-e again.

Melissa – Hope the move went well!

AFM - Had a great weekend with my sweet little family! Saturday was OH’s birthday and we went to visit his parents for a little while, then took DS to Stone Mountain to watch the laser show. OH and DS rode the train around the mountain which DS loved! Sunday we had a relaxed morning, took DS for a haircut (which is so cute!) then visited with my dad for a while before going to eat Mexican food! I had an appointment with the midwife today and baby’s heartbeat was 150. Baby is still high up so I’m not effaced much, but I was dilated 1-2cm, so it’s a start! I've started to get some swelling in my feet by the end of the day, but it seems to go down by morning, plus I haven't been getting much sleep at all, around 4 hours each night for the past couple of nights. Really hope I get a good nights sleep tonight, I'm pooped!

Hope you ladies are all having a great week!

Emily

I am happy to hear that everyone is doing great. Also congratulations to all the new momies. I had a concern and wanted to know if anyone could hep. This is my 3rd preg. Both of my other babies are December babies. I my hands and feet are really swollen. Also I am 28 weeks and yesterday night was horrible. I had horrible back pain when I went to bed. My lower back felt as if it was open apart. And today I have been experiencing alot of bh contractions. I say this because I fell my uterus tightening but they are really not painful. But I do feel a lot of pressure when I walk. And it is not easy having to deal with a 2 and a 3 year old full of energy. I know it is early but I am not sure why I am feeling all these things with this pregnancy. with my other two I never felt BH contractions. The only thing that happened to me with my second was, I mopped the floor of my home the day before my delivery and started having really bad lower back pain. Actually with both of my deliveries it has been more like back labor. Thank you for your help those that can. I really appreciate it.

TMI warning: I noticed on Monday when I got out of the shower that I have varicose veins on my labia. It looked like bug bites in the mirror and I can't SEE past my belly, so I had to get the little mirror out. The doctor said they'll go away after birth, but that I'll get them again in other pregnancies, probably sooner and more painful. Great. :grumble: Anyone else have experience with these? So far I've had some minor pain with them, but nothing too serious. They just look nasty. If you've had them before, how long does it take for them to go away?

Hey Jalyner, I was just going through the trimesters when I saw this. My name is Prissy and I am 15 weeks today with my 2nd pregnancy. With my first I noticed varicose veins about 6 weeks before my due date and honestly their uncomfortable but after you give birth is not that bad. I had a vaginal delivery and basically it gets swore down there but at the hospital they gave me a spray solution to put on the veins every time after cleansing and that helped relive the pressure and pain. But what your doctor said about next pregnancy developing sooner is true. My doctor didn't tell me this when I first got them but I just noticed one on Sunday hopefully it won't make this pregnancy so uncomfortable.

Best of Luck to all the 3 trimester Mommies!!!:flowerforyou:

Hi all, sorry I have been crap at checking in. I havent been logging food but been pretty good and trying to exercise most days - usually walking but done a lot of spring cleaning this week too.

I have had a nic week of work except the weather has been rubbish. As I type the rain is bouncing off the patio.

I have been to 2 anti natal classes now and both been quite good. Next week is on pain relief and possible birth complications. The week after we have a hospial tour and I have a breast feeding class.

I best go and get ready as I need to pop to Tesco's and picking my neice up from play school at 12 noon.

Catch up soon.

Helen
32 + 3
Up 26 lb

sorry I'm so behind!

Emily - yay on the baby turning! Glad to hear you had an awesome time with the fam and the baby is doing well

Stellcorb - crossing my fingers for a delivery!

Xosugarbabies - hope you're enjoying Hawaii

Kelley - glad everything was ok with that fall! Haven't heard anything about limiting driving, although I could see how you could get in trouble straying too far from a hospital or being forced to drive with contractions...Def get that pedicure, I need one too. Hope the baby pops out on his or her own soon!

Jalyn - I think you should throw snacks in your bag too. There are online list you can check...

Helen - hadn't thought about what he'd sleep in, I guess I'll see what he likes?
What's a jammy dodger? Great job on staying active and the classes!

Brunette wife - so glad to her your dad is fine. I hope you are enjoying Chicago. 
You probably did have some form of contraction before.  It's a good policy to time any repetitive pain in your torso just in case. Yay on the healthy little girl and definitely drink that water!

Amanda - crazy story but beautiful results! Congratulations! Hope you are breastfeeding ok and your tears are healing without too much pain

Destiny - sounds like nesting is going well. Sorry to hear about your abs. Mine hurt earlier but I think they gave up now, lol

Myiceisonfire - sorry to her bout the pre-e. what did the person who scolded you think you could do to prevent it? You were high risk for a repeat. Hopefully your bp stays in check!

Jcgutierrez - with the swelling you need to go in and get your bp checked and with the pains and BH you need to get preterm labor, so go to L&D!

Sarah - so sorry to hear about hubby's job woes, the timing is awful.  Glad to hear the baby is well.  Listen, commit to walking just 15-20 minutes a day, I promise you will feel so much better! Listen to music and make it your stress reliever. I have to drag myself every time but I never regret it!

Brunette wife - so glad to her your dad is fine. I hope you are enjoying Chicago. 
You probably did have some form of contraction before.  It's a good policy to time any repetitive pain in your torso just in case. Yay on the healthy little girl and definitely drink that water!

Thanks! And yes I did enjoy the big city And for sure, I've been at 14 everyday so far

But I don't think the pain was me. I don't recall posting anything with pain (as I've not had any pain or contractions that I know of at least).

My ob asked me if I wanted to see a nutritionist and I said yes! I got to see her last week and learned a few things. When you're prego you gotta eat 3 meals a day, and eat at least every 2-3hrs, doing this will even help fight cravings for sweets. Limiting sugar isn't good because baby needs it (that one kinda shocked me). Should be eating about 1500-1800 calories, 1500-2000mg sodium, at LEAST 270mg carbs (also surprised me), 3500mg potassium.... She did say in the beginign that she wasn't one who goes off of "numbers' at that she believes we should eat healthy and eat until we're full and then stop eating, and eat again when we're hungry. But then I asked her about numbers and they should be at because that's what I go off of, and that is what she said for the numbers. The calories is based off of my weight though, so that wouldn't be the same for everyone. I just thought that it was interest to hear all of that stuff and was willing to change my food diary numbers around to see if it helps keep me at this weight for the next 9 weeks until baby's due, since I've already gained my max weight (woops!)

Well I jinxed myself! ... I was making all these freezer meals for when baby comes so I don't have to cook anything while I'm a zombie lacking sleep. I told my husband after a long day, "You know, that only thing that's hurt this pregnancy is my back and my butt, not my feet at all. last pregnancy my feet killed me, I'm so glad my feet haven't hurt at all this pregnancy." .....
Well my son ended up with a fever, a few days later he got a rash on his feet. When he got the rash on his feet I ended up with a fever a day later, along with a sore throat, and a day later a rash/blisters on my feet, and today my hands too...
He got feet, hand, and mouth disease and passed it onto me! ... LOL Guess I jinxed myself on the "my feet haven't hurt at all this pregnancy!" comment I made. Now I'm walking on blisters =P
On the bright side, it's just a virus (passed just like a cold, etc) & if you just let it run it's coarse it goes away after about a week.

Kelley – How are you feeling? How did hubby’s upgrade go? Has Ben been sleeping any better? Oh my gosh, I don’t think I could go two weeks overdue! The midwife joked last week that she usually can’t guarantee much, but she can guarantee I’ll have a baby within a month! They’ll only let you go 1 week over at my practice. Which diaper bag did you get? SIL got me the one I wanted, but now that I have it I don’t think I like it! I thought it was a messenger style one, but when I put it on it seems to fit a little funny? Could just be because of my massive bump, but I think I may exchange it for a different one.

JC – Hope all is ok with the contractions you’ve been having, did you manage to make it to the doctor ?

Sarah – Any luck on the job hunt for hubby? Don’t be silly, if you need to vent, vent! Try not to stress too much about the weight gain, it will come off after baby gets here!

Helen – How was your week off? Hope you have fun at your antenatal class on Wednesday! Did you say this week is on pain management? Have you decided what you’re going to do for pain management?

Bru – Glad to hear Miss Miranda is doing well. Hope you’re able to get your amniotic fluid back up.

Melissa – Glad the move went well and that you are getting settled in. Congrats on finishing your last regular shift! My appetite has been up and down, I definitely seem to get hungrier in the evenings!

Myice – So sorry to hear about you and your little one! Hope you both start feeling better soon.

Destiny - Sorry your appointment was a bit of an ordeal, although I’m sure they’re used to things like that happening! Glad to hear baby is ok though, and yay for 1cm! I’ll take 1cm over nothing all day! Lol! Hope your replacement boards make it there ok. If it makes you feel a little better about your unpreparedness, we only just dug all of DS’s baby stuff out this weekend and I’ll be 38 weeks tomorrow! I checked the expiration on our car seat too and luckily we’re good until December 2013, but we did have an extra base that’s expired.

AFM – This weekend we dug out all of DS’s baby stuff and started washing and cleaning everything. I don’t think I have ever done so many loads of laundry in such a short amount of time! We still have a few things to clean and get ready, but I feel a lot better and if little man arrived tomorrow I wouldn’t be freaking out! I think for little man’s going home outfit that I’m going to put him in the same one that DS wore, as I think it would be cute! That’s if it fits though, and if he’s a monster baby it might not, so I’ll pack a 0-3 month outfit as well as newborn size! Had another appointment today and being that it’s only been 5 days since my last appointment I wasn’t really expecting any change, and I’m still 1-2cm dilated, but I’m now 70% effaced – yay! I also lost my plug the other day and I know that doesn’t necessarily mean anything, but maybe he’ll come a few days early!? My due date is the 10th, but I’ve been saying for months that I think he’ll come on the 6th (isn’t that your due date Melissa?!) We shall see I guess!

Hope you ladies all have a great week!

Emily

38 weeks in about half an hour!

Ps can anyone give any advice or info on taking Raspberry leaf tablets before labour (I know it doesnt bring labour on but strengthens uterus?) and taking Arnica afterwards?

Been adviced both but when googled get mixed reviews. I will ask my midwife when I see her and see what she thinks. (But she usually says ask the pharmasist!) x

Hello ladies. I have SO much to catch up on!

Amanda- Congrats on baby Evie!! She's beautiful. And thanks for the birthing story!

Emily- 1-2 and 70% effaced is good!

Kelley- Still pregnant? Hubby's job still going smoothly?

JC-Any updates? Each pregnancy is different, so I've been told, so I suppose the pain you've been having could be contractions. Have you spoken to your doctor yet about them?

Sarah- I TOTALLY understand about DH not having a job. Hang in there. It's rough.

Prissy- Thanks for the info! Glad to hear the varicose veins will be manageable after birth. My major concern was just how terrible they look. My poor husband...his wife is like a totally different woman now. He keeps asking me if my body will go back to how it was (nipple size and color, veins, stomach). I honestly don't know!

Melissa- I'm glad the move is all over and done with. Your weight gain has been awesome! I've gained 40 lbs and I've worked hard at exercise and diet. Let's trade!!

Helen- ooh, I want a prenatal massae so badly! I looked up one place that was recommended to me. 95.00/hr. What?!

AFM: I'm ok. I'm trying to be positive and not get frustrated. My back on my left side has been in non-stop pain for over a week now. I can't walk very well. I'm sure it's hilarious to watch me walk. I waddle, but I also have a limp. lol!
Today at volleyball practice I had to model their strength workout (clean and jerks, kettlebell swings, and bench press AMRAP) I was able to do it and the girls were amazed that at 39 weeks I was able to do so much with weights, but I paid the price! My back spasms and sends pain shooting down my butt and thigh if I move wrong, which my doctor says is sciatic pain. He says there's nothing I can do. Tomorrow's practice is all legs, so hopefully it won't be so bad. Lots of squats, dead lifts, and lunges. Anyway, I'm mostly frustrated that there's been no change in me for 3 weeks. I'm STILL 50% effaced and STILL 1 cm dilated. Lame. I cried when I got in my car today, leaving the doctor's office. I don't like this waiting game, especially when I'm in so much pain. No change?! What good are all these contractions if nothing is happening? Good news is that I didn't gain any weight this week. WOOT!! You should see my feet and ankles. I look like Fred Flintstone!
There is an end in sight, though. Induction date set for the 11th if baby doesn't get up and go on his own. This kid is already trying my patience!
Anyway, best of luck ladies. Keep us updated on what's happening and when your LOs arrive.
Much love,
Jalyn

39w (+ 40lbs :blushing: )