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I've had Braxton hicks off and on for thr past few days, nothing too terrible... but enough that I often want to sit down thru them. I go for my 38 week apt, then next week just have my preop apt and bloodwork! 11 days!! I am very excited! Our 5 yr old went to kindergarten yesterday and hormones had me a mess! He did…

2 weeks from today we meet our little man! Thanks to @helenmelon29 it feels so real, and knowing he could come any day is so exciting! Took the younger two for a tour and sibling class tonight at the hospital. We had a long day, both were tired and fell asleep in the car going there. Woke them up, and had 2 crabby…

@sarieth05 i hope you get it resolved. Itches plagued me this pregnancy and it's been awful!

@JustAnotherGirlSuzanne my hubby has been sick a full week (as of tomorrow ) thankful nobody else had gotten it... but I'm worried! I've been careful to wash hands and sleeping some in the spare room. I don't want to be sick, that's for sure! And all the other kiddos start school next week, so I don't want them to get it.…

@helenmelon29 congratulations! ! How exciting that your little one is here!!! Hug her extra tight for me! You make it feel so real... i must be right around the corner!! So crazy that she came so fast. What an exciting birth story she has!

@helenmelon29 my date is set for 39 + 3 days. There is still plenty of time, she will chub up I'm sure! Was your son on time/early/or late? I can't remember if you've shared... Both my grandma and mom are knitters (and mom quilts too) so I know this little one will get a hat and sweater set from both and likely a blanket…

We are still nameless for this guy as well! I'm sure it will come to us, but for now I'm trying not to force the issue! Got a few more things done. Cosleeper set up, bag packed, bottles sterilized, more food in freezer. Not a lot of energy....no nesting here! More like resting! Had my 36 week apt today, measures great,…

35 weeks 3 days. The final countdown has begun... less than a month till C day! Can't wait to meet our little man!! Been hot and busy here. Back from our last weekend away, and now sticking closer to home for the duration! Dear daughters field hockey preseason started this am, and with double practices this week, it forces…

Spent the past 2 weekends camping... ate way too much, sat way too much... had a few days I didn't even make my 10,000 steps. Sigh. Feeling big; know I've blown it weight wise and will just have to work hard to take it all back off again. Feet are swollen most days, hands too. But, honestly don't feel too badly overall.…

First son I went into labor 2 days before my due date. Second son was a scheduled section, 7 days before due date and we made it to that appointment.

@helenmelon29 I have the flex, and love it! It doesn't bother me on my wrist, I wear it 24/7, unless it's charging. I like that it can get wet. I swim with it, shower etc. And havnt had any trouble! @RosieRaz I kind of forgot what my day was like the day I did my glucose testing, and ate a piece of toast with jam and…

Woot! @KristenE83! I tried to fit bit friend you. But. Admittedly I'm no good at these things. Try me: poke987@aol.com

Yeah. No glow here. I'm pretty sure I'm the opposite of glowing! I feel like I look pretty awful most of the time... um I'm not that beautiful pregnant lady. Not by a long shot! Yes, does seem an odd proportion of boys amongst us! I get the weird tingle nerve pain in my hands/wrist/forearm. Hasn't happened to my legs yet,…

3rd baby. Trying to be more aware this go 'round. Like the accountability of posting here: 5'5, 35 yr old. Lost 70 lbs after second son... was maintaining between 136-138. 10 weeks- 138.4 11 weeks- 138.4 12 weeks- 140.2 13 weeks- 144.4 14 weeks- 142.6 15 weeks- 143.6 16 weeks- 143.0 17 weeks- 150.6 18 weeks- 151.6 19…

Congratulations @AlysonG2 thanks for posting... I'm excited to follow you... im curious about after delivery!

This week seems to have gone somewhat on the slow side. It's funny how some weeks fly, and some weeks drag! Have an exciting opportunity for an additional onto our house, but it's been time consuming and sort of a pain... trying to save a beautiful sunroom from demolition 3 towns away.... if the stars align it will be…

@Summer8it A huge welcome to the world, little one!!! Congratulations on your amazing new son, and kudos to you for paying attention to your body!! Hope the NICU stay is short and he continues to do so well! How has your older son done with the somewhat dramatic entrance of his new brother?! I can only imagine... thanks…

@aleikita I have the same feeling. Like the food doesn't all fit... and for goodness sakes I can't lay down after eating. Or bend over. Sigh. 3rd baby. Trying to be more aware this go 'round. Like the accountability of posting here: 5'5, 35 yr old. Lost 70 lbs after second son... was maintaining between 136-138. 10 weeks-…

@KristenE83 I am retaining water all of a sudden, for sure! I'd be glad to be fitbit friends... but I can't remember how to do it! I'm Alex Houston, not sure if I have a user name other than that? If so it would likely be poke987 there too! See if you can find me!! I'm up again a crazy amount of weight. I'm thinking it's…

I had to take my rings off today. Don't think I took them off until surgery with either of my other boys. Hummm. My hands hurt this morning, fingers stiff and hard to bend. Guess I'm retaining more water than I thought. Up until now I didn't notice I was puffy, but figure better safe than sorry. And, as it was DH had to…

Welcome new Mamas! So, as far as nesting goes... I told hubby we needed to start to think about getting some stuff from the attic. We have 10 weeks to go and "nothing is ready!" He laughed at me. Humph. We are getting a car seat from a friend. I insisted we atleast need that. He just laughed at me! Sigh. Thing being number…

This. Exactly!!

3rd baby. Trying to be more aware this go 'round. Like the accountability of posting here: 5'5, 35 yr old. Lost 70 lbs after second son... was maintaining between 136-138. 10 weeks- 138.4 11 weeks- 138.4 12 weeks- 140.2 13 weeks- 144.4 14 weeks- 142.6 15 weeks- 143.6 16 weeks- 143.0 17 weeks- 150.6 18 weeks- 151.6 19…

I'm with Helen. All of a sudden meals make me feel awful. Like after thanksgiving stuffed. It's gross, but I feel full up in my throat! I'm learning I've got to graze, which is totally not my style! I love a big plate of food... but man. I feel so icky all of a sudden. Also think heartburn is about to set in. I had it bad…

Thanks! My little guys turns 3 today, we had his party yesterday and I ate all the food. And the abandon seems to have spilled over into today too... lots of snacks and nibbles leftover and friends who couldn't come yesterday coming for dinner tonight... cant seem to control myself. tomorrow I start again!

Yes, the school transition will be interesting for sure! Our littlest starts prek, and wes starts kindergarten... Both will likely be fine... but it worries me still! Ill have about 10 days tonget them onto a schedule before baby comes. Im hopeful we get that full stretch and not an early arrival! The older kids are all…

3rd baby. Trying to be more aware this go 'round. Like the accountability of posting here: 5'5, 35 yr old. Lost 70 lbs after second son... was maintaining between 136-138. 10 weeks- 138.4 11 weeks- 138.4 12 weeks- 140.2 13 weeks- 144.4 14 weeks- 142.6 15 weeks- 143.6 16 weeks- 143.0 17 weeks- 150.6 18 weeks- 151.6 19…

I did 3.43 in 40:16 on monday evening. Ran mostly, but walked up the hills on a local route. Then both my little boys got a bug. I've been housebound since. Did put up 165 bales of hay this afternoon. I figure that counts as cross training. Must find time, but with the hot weather and sick kiddos it's been easy to skip!

Roll Call: summer8it (Summer), due 1 Sep, baby's gender unknown. Also have one son, age 12. katiebrew (Katie), due Sept 22 (with C-Section scheduled for Sept 16) with a baby girl :). Also have one son, age 22 months. NWright612 (Natalie), due October 27 JustAnotherGirlSuzanne (Suzanne), due October 23 with a baby boy. I…

@Summer8it glad they were able to take you! I'm sure that's a lot off your mind! @helenmelon29 we didn't do a gift for the other children, but I do think for some kiddos it's a great idea! I havn't gone for my glucose test yet. Both little boys have been sick. I'm going a bit stir crazy stuck at home! Getting lots of…