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: )

Hello Ladies and Good Afternoon! Thank you too all that replied to my question. I had an appointment on Tuesday and everything is good with baby girl. Her heart rate was at 160, measuring a week ahead still. But I tend to deliver early so hopefully that does not matter. the BH contractions i was having last week went away. I called l&d and they told me to drink extra water and rest on my left side. They continued for a few hours but stopped. The nurse told me that I could have over worked myself. After all having to run after a 2 and a 3 year old should be hard work. She also told me to keep track of them, if I was getting more that 6 per hour, to go in to l&d. But thank god they stopped, it is too early for baby to come. In another 7 weeks she should hopefully be ready. I am very excited, my husband had nor had the opportunity to feel baby move this pregnancy. I have anterior placenta so even I had a hard time feeling her, but finally her kicks are really hard and obvious, so he was happy about that.

I hope you are all having a wonderful time now that we are getting to the end, this is hopefully my last pregnancy so I am actually getting emotional because I think that i will never feel a baby inside of me anymore. But that is ok, I should have my hands filled on the outside.

I can wait until a few more weeks go by to get her clothes ready, I think I am almost ready, shopping wise at least. I have the more important items covered. I even had the opportunity to buy a crib for my mothers house (since she takes care of my babies when I return to work) I also got to purchase the babies travel system and matching diaper bag.

Best wishes to all.

Brunette wife - sorry, you're right, the pain comment was for dragon, a casualty of going back and forth between screens! Great job with the water!

Helen - yes, definitely time for a hospital bag, you are moving right along! Great goals for the week, I feel I should be doing prenatal yoga as well...  We are naming our son Rhody! 

Myiceisonfire - interesting points from the nutritionist, yay on the sugar thing since i have a major sweet tooth, lol! Sorry to hear about the virus, get better soon!

Destiny - still settling in. Hating on the pelvic  pains but hoping I am getting closer to delivery!  Sorry to hear about the armoire and the nursery stuff woes, I'm sure you will get it together on time though!

Emily - sounds like you're making good progress on preparation and the pregnancy! I'm jealous as I haven't lost my plug yet and I'm not getting internal checks so who knows. supposed to come on the 7th but hoping for the 4th or earlier. If you go before me I will seek revenge!!!

Jalyn - I'm sure the weight will fall off of you since you gained it healthily! You are doing awesome on staying active, I kind of thought doing that would mean our babies would come ASAP, but I guess that's not reality! 

Xosugarbabie - sorry to hear about all the worry (and the cankles!) I'm sure a lot of that weight is water weight like when I came back from my shower, so don't sweat it too much. It is definitely possible for the baby to gain while you personally lose weight as t has happened to me, so weight maintenance is doable. The other thing is the fundal height is the baby's size +/- 2cm, so you are still within range. Likely your ultrasound will be fine though it's good to check! Hang in the and enjoy your US!

Jcgutierrez - so glad to hear your baby is doing well and things are moving along preparation wise!

Kelley - congrats! I hope you post a pic of your little girl soon, looking forward to a birth story as well! Looks like you made it!

AFM - finishing up the nursery, have a dresser to put together (trying to sneak since DH doesn't know I snuck it in and upstairs by myself during a nesting frenzy) and wall decals to place. DH also needs to organize his stuff, hopefully we will get a file cabinet for his papers and a water cooler today since our kitchen sink doesn't work with a filter. Been super tired with a poor appetite that only care for fruit and sugary sweets, but have been sneaking in proteins and veggies as much as I can. Been fighting with DH over a CNN of random thing, the biggest of which was him trying to exclude my parents from being around for the birth at the last minute, which I could never do to them. He is also nervous about the baby's health so I am trying to be understanding while at the same time feeling really witchy!

Today is my first day of maternity leave! Yay! All I wanna do is sleep and eat chocolate but about to go workout and work on my nursery instead. I read an article that said that women who stop exercising in the 3rd trimester lose the labor benefits of exercise during pregnancy, so that and the hope of encouraging the little bugger out have got me motivated!

My goals
- 2 veggie and 3 fruit servings (I flipped it cause of all the yummy fruit!)
- at east 3 protein servings a day
- cardio at least 3 x, strength at least 2. One prenatal yoga (such a snoozer!)
- finish the nursery, wash and fold more clothes
- have the baby!

Melissa
(39 weeks, 24-25lb)

Hi pals

Logging in this thread after a long while.

I had an elective c- section at 37 weeks as I had placenta previa. My baby girl arrived on 18 june 2012. She was 3.25kg and 21 inches long. I think she would quite a big baby at 40 weeks.

My c section went well. But the aftermath was not easy i was in too much esp getting outta bed was so painful. First night pathedin didnt work for me and they were not giving second painkiller till 8 hours are were past then i was given voltren and i slept that night but didnt sleep next 4 nights in hispital as i was having hullisinations and bumpy rides as i closed my rides. I thought it coz lack of sleep but later i found its coz of low HB 8 at that time now recovered to 9.

Baby wise- she is one adorable baby. The 3rd day we found out she had jaundice. And ppl around me saying bany should be given feed within 2 hours of delivery. Is it right? Anyways her birlubirin was 16 and still high around 15 trying very hard to nurse her. She is always sleepy and im not finding any good posture while nursing. Take her to sunbathing right at dawn time. Lets see whts her latest test report says.

So good luck to all due ladies. I still sometimes say she has not born yet. I am waiting that she recovers her complexion and weight soon so i can do photoshoot with all the tutu, pettiskirt and crochet headbands i have made for my darling!

Whoops, forgot to post after last weeks' appt. Everything was still going well. My AFL was back up and over 10 so no bed rest, yay! I have my regular check up this Friday, perfect timing because Nick will be home this weekend, so he gets to go. He hasn't been to an appt since April!

My back pain has mostly subsided. But my sleeping is horrible, mostly because I can't get my mind to shut off. Like the fact that I'll be 34wks tomorrow and that means the cerclage/stitch should come out in 2 wks! I keep imagining what delivery could be like with and without Nick (if he doesn't make it home in time, my mom will step in) and what she'll look like, how the dogs will be around her, etc.... I have Miranda's nursery almost 100% complete now after my shower 2 Sundays ago. And, thanks to a few co workers, they gave me a very nice gift of $130 cash to get any last minute things I didn't did from my shower, like crib sheets and bottles for starters.. Then, the store manager sent it in to the company to match it... they doubled it! So an additional $260 for Miranda! I was so completely overwhelmed by this! Aside from diapers (and possible formula and baby food), I think we pretty much have everything we will need for at least the first year, and that's before using the extra $260, so it's getting set aside for diapers and baby food as we need them.

Bru - Is it likely you will go early? I keep thinking we might be the same as we found out pregnant on same day and due same day! But I think I will be late! lol How was your shower? Thats was nice of your work friends - we usually get a present when we leave. But not sure what I will get.


I have my 34 week check and baby head down and looking good. HR was good and she said she would guess it was a girl from the speed of it (but she said boy last time! lol). My blood pressure was lower than its been the whole time so was pleased with that.

Helen
34 weeks
+ 28lb

Well, I was told when they take out the stitch, it could be possible for me to go into labor about a week or so later, but really, I suppose it's always possible with every pregnancy. My shower was mostly good, had a few minor set backs. And the money from work as a complete surprise and done just over the weekend and given to me yesterday. Totally unexpected!

My LO is head down and ready to go too! Glad to hear your check up went well! Mine is this coming Friday.

Helen – Glad to hear your appointment went well and that baby is head down! Also happy to hear your BP was lower this time! Sorry, I don’t have any advice or info on the raspberry leaf tablets or Arnica. I’m glad the breastfeeding clinic was helpful. I think breastfeeding is different for everyone, but I didn’t really have any trouble with DS and I loved breastfeeding. Really hoping it will go as well with this little boy!

Myice – Lol, glad I was able to remind you about washing baby clothes! Are you and your little boy feeling better?

Jayln – Hang in there, the end is in sight! Glad you have an induction date set up so at least you know you’ll definitely have a baby by then! Let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow! (And I don’t think you complain a lot!)

Sugarbabie- Glad you had a great time in Hawaii! I’m sure some of your weight gain was fluid retention so I bet you’ll lose a few pounds. Good luck at your ultrasound tomorrow, let us know how it goes.

JC – Glad everything was ok with baby girl!

Kelley – Congrats on your baby girl, so happy for you! Can’t wait to hear how everything went! How is Ben liking being a big brother?

Melissa – You made me lol with your seeking revenge comment!! My original due date was the 4th, and we know when we conceived which is why I think the 6th, but we will see! These little babies can be pretty stubborn! Have you opted out of internal checks? I’m too curious not to know!! Did you manage to get the nursery finished and the dresser put together? Hope things are better with you and hubby, I know you are both anxious to meet baby boy which I’m sure has a lot to do with it!

Michelle – Welcome! Have you had any progress on baby?

Yaya – Congrats on your baby girl! Hope the jaundice clears up soon, have they given her any bili light treatments at the hospital? Sorry to hear about your C-section pain, hope you’re feeling better.

Bru – Glad to hear Miranda is ok and that your amniotic fluid is up! How nice of your co-workers and the company (you work at Home Depot right?), that’s awesome!

AFM - Been trying to finish getting things ready for baby over the past week. I didn’t get as much accomplished as I would have liked to this weekend because of the lovely 104F heat and the AC working intermittently! It’s fixed now thank goodness! Had an appointment with the midwife today and she said I am 2cm, almost 3cm and 50% effaced, which I was confused about seeing as last week I was 70%?! She said I was probably contracting a little last time I was checked making it seem like I was more effaced?! Either way 50% or 70%, I’ll take it! Need to get my hospital bag packed and a bag packed for DS for when he goes to my dad’s. We still need to figure out a plan of action for when I go into labor, but it really all depends on when things start happening! We’re just kinda playing everything by ear at the moment!


Hope you all have a wonderful week and that some of these babies come out this week!

Emily
39 weeks tomorrow, +25.5lbs (blah!)

Hey all! Just checking in.

I have been very good about logging my food and even went over a little. I went to the doc yesterday and only gained a lb since the last visit. I was very happy about that. I gained around 40lbs so far but the nurse said it doesn't show. It must all be in my belly. I will take that as a compliment. Less than 8 weeks to go. I still don't have the baby room ready so I better get a move on it.




32 weeks ( 40lbs +)

Sabrina- Way to go getting prepared for baby! Glad you and Jeremy are feeling better! I tried that yoga mama on netflix and wasn't a fan. Good luck with it though! Hope it relaxes you.

Misslouisiana- I think you still have plenty of time to get ready for baby! *hopefully*

sugarbabie- Glad your ultrasound went well. My hospital offers free 3D ultrasounds as a gift from the hospital so I had one with both pregnancies. I think they are fun and cool, but I know some people aren't a fan. My stomach muscles have been really achy too, but for me its all the time.

Emily- You're getting so close! All you have left to get ready is your hospital bag and one for your son? It does make me feel better that you just recently got out your baby stuff

Kelley- So from other some of the other posts I'm guessing you had your baby??? And it was a girl???? Congrats!!!! Can't wait to hear your birth story!

Yahyamommy- Congrats on your little one as well! Hope you both are recovering!

Melissa- Hope you're enjoying your maternity leave! Good luck getting all your last minute things ready for baby. Great goals this week (especially having the baby :laugh: )

AFM- I'm officially over being pregnant... mostly because of the hormones. I really hope that its just hormones, anyway. My husband has been irritating me SOOOOO much lately. He doesn't listen to anything I say which causes major issues, for example we needed to take our dogs to the groomer this morning and I told him the appt was 10. The groomers is 20 minutes away. So he went to the grocery store to get some creamer and got home at like 9:30. I said "I need you to get Olivia dressed" and he said "ok, I need to make a phone call first." WHAT??? So he walks outside, and when he walks back in I start yelling "Hello??? We need to go!!!!!" He says "Oh, I thought the appt was at 11." :explode: :mad: :explode: It probably seems like a small thing. And it might be. But when it happens 10x a day it makes my head want to explode. Went back to the Dr yesterday, and I'm 2 cm now. Progress!!! My old job asked if I could work on Thursday so maybe being on my feet for 8 hours will get things moving a bit more My grandma will be here on Sunday but then she's going to Oregon with my mom on Wednesday to meet my new niece or nephew that should be born any day now. So from the 11th to the 22nd baby can't come because I will be alone with no one to watch Olivia (DH will be working all but 2 of those days).

DH and I went on a quick Olivia-free trip to a bigger city to hit Sam's Club and get some last minute supplies. We got diapers, and wipes, a new diaper bag (back pack style!), and some cute stuff for baby to wear in her newborn portraits. We also got a new car seat. The crib should be here next week. Since I had milk supply issues with Olivia I stocked up on all the tips the lactation specialist gave me then- fenugreek capsules, peanuts and root beer, and I found a recipe for "lactation cookies" on pinterest so I got some flaxseed and brewer's yeast to make them. Have any of you heard of any other tips to increase milk supply? Due date is 3 weeks from today! Yikes! Anyway, hope you all are doing great and not going crazy like me :laugh:

I know I need to catch up with more of you but to be honest, sitting for too long these days is killing my back so I'm going to take a break from the computer for a while.

Destiny
37wks
+28ish lbs

Bru- The comment that girl made about you looking like a 300lb man at your baby shower, i would have smacked her!! That still makes me mad! ... There are things you just don't forget. When I was pregnant with Jeremy a "friend" told me I didn't look pregnant I just looked fat! ... Now this time around it's stuck in my head that I don't look preg, I just look extra fat!

AFM:
32 weeks today... Goal for this week is to try to do some yoga. Netflix has pregnant mama yoga, so I want to give that a try. Even if I don't burn calories or lose weight, it should help to relax me right?... Accomplished this week: Washed baby clothes & put them all away in matching orders... Worries: I had subway and I'm up 5lbs! It's been a few days and it's still not coming off. I've been good with water and sodium, yet it wants to stick around. That puts me at a 43lb gain! YIKES!

The problem... it was my dad's mother that said it! Though she wasn't in my life til recently, so I don't consider her my grandma, more like a great aunt. I don't get along well with her due to her stupid up filter being broken... I wish people would just keep those kind of comments to themselves! It's hard to forget them, you're right. I have been looking at the same yoga movie! Though, I may not get to try it out til next week.

Hi girls

Bru - I wouldnt have been very impressed with your Dad's mothers comment either. Just ignore it - Old people say the craziest things! You look fab and Miranda is doing well so thats the main thing.

Sarah - glad hubby got new job. I know the weather is awful! It pretty warm here but wet! Im still walking most days (as the dogs dont bother the weather) but it has been harder as Im red hot in a coat but get soaked without one! I have 2.5 weeks left at work so have started to record my food again and will walk most days. When I finish work I plan to add my prenatal pilates into the mix as well - as Im hoping I have more time. I had 34 week midwife app last week and told bloods too. Hopefully all come back ok - I was low on iron at 28 weeks so been taking iron tabs.

Destiny - Ive been getting annoyed this week and dont think I would normally so putting it to hormones. My OH has been helping a bit more though (just bits and bobs round the house when asked). I dont know about producing more milk, I went to a breast feeding clinic on Monday and she made it sound easy - but I doubt it will be! The main thing she said was the more the feed the more you produce and dont give any bottles of formula as you will produce less milk - not sure how doable any of this is as never tried it.

Sugar - We arent paying for a 3D scan (we had normal scan at 12 and 20 weeks) and unlikely we will have another (unless any problems accur). We didnt really discuss the 3D scan but Im not bothered about having one at all. Its up to you though - depends on your reasons for having it and if you rather spend money on something else?

Myice- I would defo try the yoga. I have a pilates DVD and feel much better then I dont it. Helps stretch me and feel more flexible. Im the only one of my pregnant friends who can still touch toes (legs straight) etc - Im not sure if its down to the pilates but defo not doing any harm. Im sure you will drop those 5lb again - just give it a week or so.

Dragon - I asked my midwife re raspberry leat tablets and she said they were fine to take but not until at least 36 weeks. In her experience they dont bring labour on but they strengthen your uterus for the second part of labour. Im not 100% sure if they will help but if midwife has given ok then I will try them.

AFM: We went to the maternity ward last night for a look around. It was quiet and got to see the theatre, birthing pool room, and other rooms too. There was no one screaming etc! lol so that was reassuring! We also saw the recovery ward. All looked good.

Have a good day.
Helen
34+1
Up 28lb