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I spend $100-150 every 2 weeks for a family of 3 and 2 pets. I used to spend closer to $100 a week, but then I started making 2 week menus and looking at sales. Then I only buy what's on the menu and I only go to the store 2x a month. It has helped.

I don't like drinking water either. I just keep a 32 oz bottle with me all day and I try to force myself to drink 2 of them. I do use Mio a lot also. It's just so much easier for me to get it down. I should use more lemon and lime. Good luck! I think a big thing is just getting in the right mindset. Being dehydrated can…

Just dropping in to say hello! Baby life is good, just busy. But Edan is doing really well. Lindsay, congrats! She is beautiful, and wow look at all that hair! I hope everyone is doing well!

Anne. haha sounds like. Well, I guess any successes and advice on either end would benefit each of us. :wink:

thanks, it cracked me and made me feel less guilty for all the instant netflix i've watched:laugh:

I just ordered a miracle blanket from Amazon. Like you said, it's worth a shot. :smile:

Jen, thanks for the book advice. I do swaddle her, but usually she moves and kicks so much until her hands and legs are free. She'll stay swaddled longer though if I leave her hands out. She likes them near her face.

Congrats Mommarandall! So happy to hear about you and baby Charli.

Hi ladies, This thread is moving too fast for me. ;o) The baby has been consuming my life. Which I guess is a good thing. :o) Rachel: I hope you have good news with your ultrasound. I would always cramp after being checked too. You are so close. I can't wait to see your LO. Edan is doing well, I just wish she would sleep…

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Maureen: I love your pic! Tomorrow, yay!!! Jen: That is super scary! I am glad the baby is ok. What a relief! Don't overdo it though. Bzima: You had a scary week too! Goodness. I hope everything is ok with you. I am glad your baby is ok too. Danielle: Yay for 30 weeks, what a milestone. Anne: You are full term now. Wahoo.…

Dang, we were on page 17 when I last responded... yesterday morning. I have some catching up to do.

My best friend growing up, who is due a week after me just had her baby last night. I am happy for her but definitely a bit jealous. :) Well, I need to get ready for my grandpa's funeral. Then I give my LO full permission to grace us with her presence. :wink:

Maureen, can't wait to hear how your apt goes. Here's hoping for progress.

Katrina, I am so sorry. That is really rough! I am glad you don't currently have to be on bed rest, that would be really hard with kids. But take it easy. I hope you can find the support you need. ((hugs))

Julie: I am sorry that your appointment wasn't the best. I definitely don't think you would be a bad mother! I think you do what you feel is best for not only the baby, but you also. I so feel you on being so uncomfortable and I understand about the convenience too. That's why I am going for Monday at the latest. I hope…

Monday 8 am. So the latest will be Monday that I will see my sweet little girl. :love:

Danielle: I am glad your apt. went well. It is always awesome to be able to see your LO. Jen: I don't know how you are going to whole time not knowing the gender. You are pretty awesome. I bet you are way excited for the 4D, those are soo awesome. Ronya, Glad your glucose test went well. I am really sorry about your wrist.…

Thanks ladies for your constant kindness and support. I am really glad I have this support system through my pregnancy.

Ok, so I had my appointment today. I am at least a 2 cm, not much but definitely progress from the 1 last time. She is still posterior. She is also weighing 8 lb. 5 oz. My mw doesn't want her to be too big to deliver, so if she doesn't come by her due date I will be induced on Monday or Tuesday. They will call me tomorrow…

Maria: I'll cross my fingers too!

Haha thanks. I have only ever heard it from one other person and it was another friend on My Fitness Pal. I'll definitely take that as a compliment.

Funny little side note: My mom said that she had 3 of her 6 kids on a full moon. Her water broke at that time. And my MIL said that when she worked on labor and delivery she more often got called in on days that there was a full moon because more babies were born. :) Here's hoping.

So awkward, my FIL text me telling me that I better let him know when we go in to have the baby because he doesn't want to miss the look on Chad's face (my hubby) when we have her. I didn't quite know how to respond. Does he seriously think HE can be there when I deliver my baby! I thought I made it clear a bit ago that I…

Yeah, I know what you mean, 7/8 is my FIL's b-day and today is my MIL's. I didn't want my LO to be born on either of their b-days, especially my FIL for some reason. I am actually really hoping I'll go Friday too because the funeral is Thur. That would be funny if we all go then.

Rachel, your nursery is adorable!!! I love that green, obviously ;) it's about the color of my nursery walls. You did a really great job.

Rachel: No pics. Sorry. When photobucket did that to me, I resaved my pictures in a different file, and then copy and pasted the new code. It seemed to work after that. Maybe that will work for you?? Anne: Thanks for the update. It is good to have options!

I am kind of shocked with how close 4 of us are to our due dates (or past, sorry Maureen) and not one of us have gone yet. I am anxious for my dr. apt tomorrow.

Thanks for your thoughts are prayers. You ladies are always so sweet and thoughtful. I do really feel at peace with it, and I know he is better off now.

My grandpa passed away today. It was hard, but he is in a better place. Before I really wanted to go into labor asap, but the funeral is Thursday, so I hope that as soon as that is over then I can meet my sweet little girl. Today I kind of felt like that is why she has been waiting, just to let me get through this with my…