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I agree!

Thank you Annabelle for your birthing story. You are amazing.

That was fun, thanks to all those who shared pics. All of you ladies are beautiful and I am glad we are hear to help each other reach our goals. :)

So I was looking at old photos from my photobucket account, and I came across these when I was about 20. (And of course I thought I was fat, lol)... But dang these definitely give me motivation after I have the baby!

You're good, for some reason you just have to change the IMG to a lowercase img and then it works.

Here you go. Annabelle, Esca is adorable! Congrats!

Lynn! Thank you for sharing your story! Your little Josh is so adorable! Congrats. I am sorry you had the c-section. I would have cried too, but it definitely was the better option! I am glad that doctors are able to see when they need to take action (and when it is appropriate). I am glad he is breastfeeding well. I hope…

I am having a bit of a hard time also. I am so uncomfortable, and walking can be quite painful. I found the two things that don't hurt are the elliptical and water areobics. I have only walked on the treadmill now so that I can stop if it hurts. My mw said if it hurts to not do it. I did notice that the week I did 4…

Anne, the pap was a lot worse. My midwife just took a swab stick and wiped it in my vagina and around my bottom. Nothing super invasive or painful. I doubt they will change your due date. I just found out today that my midwife has left my "official due date" July 17 even though every appointment she's been saying the 15th.…

Hello everyone! Rachel: Your baby bump is super cute! :smile: Jen- I have had weeks were I would gain 3 pounds and then it would level off. It was usually water weight. I wouldn't stress too much. Anne: How did your appointment go today? I had my appointment also. It was my first time being "checked" I also got the…

Glad your vacation went well Anne. I bet it is super nice to be in your own bed again! :)

Lynn, so good to hear from you! :) Can't wait to see pics of little Josh. So, I had my baby shower on my family's side today. I feel very lucky. I got lots of wonderful things. And three people made me blankets, they are adorable. I am feeling pretty lucky right now.

Kacy! Thank you for your sweet comment! It is so great to hear from you. I bet that is super hard to have the new pregnancy in your family. I hope you find strength through this time. XOXO Britt: Adorable picture!! Annabelle: So nice to hear from you again. I have thought about you a lot. I am glad you are all moved.…

Victoria! Super cute baby bump. :smile: Julie: That is crazy about your coworker. I don't think yelling like that is appropriate at all! Sheesh, and I don't do well being on the brunt end of people's tyrants. I hope that didn't put you in too much of a bad mood today. I know those kind of things bring my mood down…

Julie: Good to keep track. :) I think at how many you are having now, you are just fine. I am pretty sure in my birthing booklet I have, 4 or more in an hour could be a sign of preterm labor, so I would just watch. But any less I am sure your body is just gearing up for the big day. :) Maria: Yay for a head down baby…

Oh and Victoria, I think that Hazel and Emma are very cute. :smile:

That's crazy your ob didn't seem concerned. My last appointment my mw asked if I was having 4 contractions an hour, and if I was I think she would have been a bit concerned.. I wasn't at all though. I would definitely document or keep track of them to an extent. If they pick up more I might call.

Sorry this is kind of late, but I've just getting around to responding. I was always the type also that had a couple of girl friends, but I mostly hung out with the guys. Some of my best friends were guys. It made it a little hard when I got married because I couldn't just call them up and hang out. Which the nice thing…

Ahmommy- I lost weight the first tri, I didn't even start gaining until mid second tri. Welcome by the way! Anne- I have signed up for Amazon Mom. I haven't bought diapers, but I have have used it to by my crib, dresser, changing pad and rocking chair. Free 2nd day shipping is awesome.

Welcome Wonderwoman! So, I went to my mom's house today. She pulled out bins of baby clothes from me and my siblings. I got to sort through what I wanted. It was awesome to find some in awesome condition that I actually wore myself. I also got 14 onsies and a bunch of swaddling blankets that were mine too. It was fun, I am…

Lynn! He is gorgeous! I have been so anxious to hear from you. Can't wait to get more details, but I am glad he is healthy. I hope you are doing well!

Thank goodness there is no snow in the valley, just lots in the mountains (which is about a 30 min drive). Currently it feels more like a Utah April than June. Anyway, it seems to be getting warmer finally. Good luck on your apt. I hope your LO is no longer breech! Fingers crossed. Keep us posted. Welcome Nakita!

Ronya, that daycare sounds awesome! Good find! Welcome Brianna! Dang Katrina! That sounds like a really rough day!! I am sorry. I am glad your daughter is ok. Hopefully today looks better for you. Britt: Ugh for the butt swab! I have that next Monday. I have prepared myself for anything in the frontal region, but I wasn't…

Welcome Peggy! Yay Victoria for a girl! How exciting!! I really wanted a girl, but I would have been happy with either. I think I really wanted a girl because I always felt my first would be a girl. Even before I was pregnant I would have dreams about holding a little girl. :)

Rachel- I love the names Nathan and Logan! They were both names my husband and I liked but were taken already by family members. :( I've also always loved the name Lauren, so cute!! Yeah for your due date being moved. Mine seems to change a lot too. My sil's due date is August 8. :) So I will have a cute little nephew…

Good luck Lynn! Wow, Josh will be here in no time. I wish you all the best. Definitely keep us posted when you can.

I feel the exact same way!! That is why I have left it at a couple names we like. I just want her to be named as soon as she is born. My extended family seems to have issues with this because they want to call her a specific name, and I just don't want them to yet. It's probably harder for them because my sil has already…

Thanks for all the sweet picture comments. You are all awesome and know how to make a girl feel good. :) Lynn: I am so sorry about your news! Bedrest would be super hard! I hope your test results come out ok, but then if you get induced little Josh will be here and you will be right on maternity leave. I do hope all works…

Aw thanks Brittony! Rachel: I have snored maybe once that I am aware of, my husband said he nudged me so I would stop. But I have been stuffy a lot so I have a hard time breathing. Welcome Emmy! :) Julie: Sorry about your dilemma, I don't know what I would do. I understand how she wants to be apart of everything, grandma's…

Hey everyone. Happy Monday!! I hope you are all doing well. I am great. I had a good weekend. Got some yard work done and the house cleaned. I also went to a friend of mine's baby shower. That was fun. I am excited for mine. I do feel a bit spoiled though, I am having a work one on Thursday. My family is throwing me one on…