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Thank you! I figure the fact that she isn't overly upset is probably pretty telling, but I am paranoid about not being able to continue to nurse, especially since she gets most of her milk via the nanny during the day when I'm at work. (I feel crazy for actually worrying that she IS sleeping through the night!)

Hiya Momma! Welcome to this group, I just joined a couple of weeks ago. I'm only up about 9 lbs from my pre-preg weight, and suspect they are around to stay until I'm done BF. My little girl will be four months next week, and I NOD evenings and weekends, and then pump during the workday. She usually wakes up only once, but…

Yes, good help! I am not sure why I forget about smoothies, but that's a great idea. Smoothie beer. Haaa!

You gals are awesome! Thank you for the suggestions!

Hi all! My baby girl was born on 9:36 p.m. on November 18! I started contractions on Sunday night, didn't sleep the entire night because I realized they were timeable and had a hard time sleeping between them. I stayed home from work on Monday, and sent my husband to work, with the understanding he might need to come home…

Happy Friday gals! I'm 39 weeks today...seem to be about the same. Doc did another check yesterday morning and Im about the same, despite feeling like I might have had some contraction action the day before. (seriously, when you've never expeienced it, every twitch in your body might be something!) But I don't really think…

Hey gals! How's everyone doing today??? I was secretly hoping that yesterday would be the day, mainly because 11/12/13 is such a cool birth date...but I seem to be holding tight here! Will see if I've made any progress tomorrow when I go back to the doc. My mood swings of last week seem to have lightened, and I'm feeling…

How ya doing, Nan? Hanging in there? We finally got our crib up and carseat installed (and checked) so we are just fine. I mean, I wish that nesting would have manifested in a super clean house, but I at least know the very basics are up and ready. I've been practicing my hypnobirthing breathing when I lay down to sleep…

I'm having a tough day! Hormones are no joke, right? Just feel kinda blue. Went to the doc yesterday, everything looks good..baby is head down! The waiting game is TOUGH though. I'm trying really hard to enjoy these last two weeks of just me and my husband, but I'm also beyond anxious. How's everyone else doing?

It's getting exciting over here! @kcasey155, your baby is probably here! Can't wait to see some photos! Feeling good here, but feeling like my little one is just fine staying put. No real contractions, and everything seems sealed up tight. :) 18 days to go!

@kcasey155, Welcome to our birth group! :) Hang in there, momma!

I've gone for several waxes while pregnant (all brazillian) and found them to be the same amount of painful. (Granted, they were never a walk in the park before pregnancy!) I prefer it, honestly...I'm too the point where I can't see much below my belly, so it's nice to have someone else take care of it. ;)

Happy birth month, November mommas!

@kcasey, Yep, this is my first! I'm just anxious to meet this little being that's been wiggling all around and making me lose sleep. ;) I was OK not knowing the sex for most of the pregnancy until recently. I'm really anxious to know now! Honestly, we have lots of stuff to get done, so I need these next three weeks for…

Ah, @kcasey, hope you're feeling good! I'm starting to get anxious, which I had hoped I wouldn't until MUCH closer to my due date. Sending good healthy thoughts your way!

Happy Monday, November gals! (I feel like I post to myself now!) How's everyone doing? Hanging in there? I see @jgrodzicki had her beautiful baby girl! Anyone else? I'm starting to get a little bit anxious (was 36 weeks on Friday). Hope you're all feeling well!!!

@jgrodzicki...was thinking of you yesterday! Can't wait to see photos of that baby! How're all of the other November mommies? I'm definitely starting to feel some low back pain due to my belly, but MOST nights I can get a decent night's sleep. Working out still isn't really much of a priority. I feel like sleep is more…

OMG @jgrodzicki!!! So exciting! Sending good healthy vibes to you and baby. Post a photo when you're up for it! Will be thinking of you!

I ordered this: http://www.amazon.com/Womans-Raspberry-Herbal-Supplement-16-Count/dp/B0009F3SFK/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1382028933&sr=1-2&keywords=raspberry+leaf+tea I didn't realize it was SIX boxes, but given that I'm up to 3 cups a day, I'm going through it relatively quickly.

I started drinking it two weeks ago at about 32 weeks. I started with one cup, then moved up to two cups, now am up to three cups a day. It just tastes like tea to me, so I just drink it plain.

I guess there are some full term people here! I've quit logging for the most part, and my working out has become even more sporadic, but I still feel pretty good. I was 34 weeks on Friday! Anyone still getting good workouts in? I'm pretty much OK with just taking a few long walks each week. I'm up about 21 pounds, which I…

Ah, @jgrodzicki, sending good healthy vibes to you and baby! NST = non-stress test, right? What does that entail? And four weeks...HOME STRETCH! I hit 33 weeks today, and definitely feel myself growing more and faster. It's kinda crazy to think I have 7 more weeks to get bigger!

Ah, @jgrodzicki, 35 weeks!!! So exciting! Sending good baby growing thoughts your way. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous in Chicago lately, so I've been taking advantage going on lots of walks, and even getting to the gym a few times. I have also been sleeping really well (respectively), so it's been a good week for…

I just re-read my post and am annoyed i misspelled cocoon. In any event, I think it's really just a personal decision. I felt better about my decision after I did some independent research.

This actually is the subject of a lot of controversy (going along with the vaccination controversy). The reason why they do the tdapp while you are still pregnant is for what I believe they call the coccoon effect: it will protect not only you from whooping cough, but also the baby until its first round of shots.

Happy Friday, November mommas! Hope everyone had a great week! I'm 31 weeks today (wow!) and definitely feel like I'm getting bigger faster these days. I love it. :) My husband's family threw us a baby shower last weekend, and I'm blown away by the generosity of the people in our life. I also don't know what we are going…

OK, maybe this is a dumb question (but please bear with me, this is my first time), but how do you know if the baby is breach? I'm 30 weeks as well, and my doc didn't say anything about it yesterday.

MAJOR struggle. These days, I'm obsessed with two things: bagels and puffy cheetos. At least I still eat my fruits and veggies, right???

Ahhh, I didn't even think about it all being for me now, @jgrodzicki. But you're right. This is definitely a special time! Today, I feel like this baby is trying to bust out of my belly. It feels so tight and the baby is PUSHING. Ow. But also...awesome! It sure it reassuring to feel it every day. I used to count the days…

11 servings of fruits and veggies seems crazy to me! I try to get 2-3 of veggies and 2-3 of fruits every day and if I do that, I feel accomplished. Thanks for the encouragement, @jgrodzicki. I guess just accepting that I will gain weight, that it's for a (VERY) good reason, and that my body is telling me how to act is…