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My due date was yesterday (7/6). I'm a little dissappointed that it came and went and I'm still pregnant! I'm just so excited and anxious to meet our little girl already. I've tried all the old wives tales to get labor started. Long walks, spicy food, sex, foot massage, bouncing on a yoga ball. I've even tried to negotiate…

2 weeks, 1 day left for me. I have my bag packed with clothes (nursing bras, yoga pants, socks, underwear, taknk tops, a sweatshirt) and toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.). I have my diaper bag packed with a few outfits for the baby, a blanket, diapers, wipes,etc and a boppy. Since we live…

I know what you mean! I feel like there is NO more room in my belly!! I'm getting so excited! 33 more days for me!

A couple of things that I've made lately that are quick and easy, pretty healthy, and make large quantities (you could freeze or have leftovers for days) are: Taco Bake: 1.25 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey (I get the jennie o) 8-10 fajita size yellow corn tortillas 1 can of black beans (drained & rinsed) 1 rotel (drained) 1/2…

My sister went through this with my wedding. We ordered her dress a couple sizes bigger than she was and had to have it altered the week before the wedding. You just never know exactly HOW your body will change. Good luck!

My maternity leave is not paid. My husband is totally on board and fine with the idea of me taking a week of before my due date (assuming, again, that I make it that far). My biggest concern is that I will take a week off before my due date then be a week or 2 late. I don't need that much time to myself. I guess I'll just…

My husband will take a week off when the baby is born, but I wish it was longer.

I registered for the Fisher Price rock & play sleeper http://www.target.com/p/fisher-price-snugabunny-newborn-rock-n-play-soother/-/A-13868677?registryId=TmjejFLTvxRWu70LDaHCjw&fromMyItemsPage=true# I really hope we get this, but even if we don't get it as a gift, we will purchase ourselves. It has great reviews for babies…

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I am so looking forward to gettting back in shape. I can't wait to have my baby and start doing more intense workouts again. I'm just feeling like a whale! I want my old body back!

If one more person tells me what I should or should not be doing I'm going to punch them in the face! I know what I should be doing and what I should not be doing. I don't need you to tell me. If I wanted your opnion, I would ask for it. I'm also sick of people telling me how big I look. I'm very aware of how my body…

I highly recommend using the elliptical! I never really went to the gym before I got pregnant. I liked to run outside and do step classes and at home workouts like Turbo Fire and Les Mills Pump. When step became too much for me I just started walking a lot which is ok, but I felt like I still needed more. I went on…

My day is not perfect and I get side tracked by foods that are too temting to pass up, but here is what I PLAN on for most days: Breakfast: Eggwhites on a whole wheat english muffin with skinny cow cheese and a little ketchup. Option if I'm in a hurry- I get the Special K breakfast sandwiches they are really yummy and much…

I am getting frustrated as well. I'm tired of always worring about what I eat and taking the effort to make healthy choices over giving in to my cravings. It is really hard to watch the scale creep up especially on the weeks where you have huge jumps. I really can't wait until I have this baby and can get back to more…

I'm due 7/6/13. I'm 26 weeks 3 days. I can't wait until it starts getting warm and I can wear dresses and sandals. I'm so sick of getting dressed in pants and sweaters and boots I could scream!

My back is killing me. I'm 27 weeks. It only hurts on my left side though. I also sit at a desk for most of the day. So far I've found nothing that helps.

I love this! Good for your doctor! I hate how pregnancy is all about a number on the scale and trying to fit into this cookie cutter mold. Everyone is different and every pregnancy is different!

Yeah she did. When I told her that I wanted my husband to have his time with the baby she did think that was a good idea. There is no way she will be spending the night. Even if I have to tell her over and over again that that is not an option.

I know! My husband would go completely crazy. I think it is so important for us to have the time to bond as a family and introduce the new little one to our fur baby. I also want to settle into our own schedule to prepare for when I go back to work. I would love my mom to come over and help out (clean up, cook/bring food,…

My mom just informed me last night that she is planning on taking a whole week off work the week the baby is born to come and stay with us and help take care of the baby. She lives 20 minutes away. We do not have room for another adult in our house and she would drive my husband crazy. I had to gently tell her that my…

I think I'll re-set my ticker once I get cleared for exercise as well. I'm considering that my starting point to get back to where I was and hopefully even better!

This will be my first child. I plan on only having my husband and the doctors/nurses in the room during delivery. Our parents and siblings can come in to say hi if they are already at the hospital while I'm in labor, but once it comes time to push, everyone out! I don't need an audience or extra people telling me what to…

I have decided to not listen to that doctor, but listen to my body instead. I will still make healthy choices 90% of the time and give in to some cravings. After all, isn't that the fun part of being pregnant! Is not having to worry so much about every single thing you eat! I want to enjoy being pregnant, not hate it. I…

I went to the doctor 2 days ago and had a horrible experience. At my doctor's office there are 4 doctors. You see all of them so that when you go into labor you already know the dr that is on call and will be delivering your baby. I had not seen this one yet. Before I went into my appointment I weighed myself at home. When…

I don't know about arms and back, but I'm having restless legs. Usually right before I fall asleep. I have noticed that it is not so bad on days that I've worked out. Maybe my muscles are too tired to be restless?

I also have a hard time getting enough protein. I have egg whites for breakfast, string cheese, nuts and peanutbutter, greek yogurt for snacks. I try to eat a salad for lunch to get in some spinach and veggies, but sometimes I do chicken salad instead. Higher cal but gives more protein and usually either chicken, ground…

Yep! I'm hungry ALL the time! My husband and my boss both joke with me that all I do is eat. I try to make it all healthy foods though, fruits and veggies for snacks. I eat something small every 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you look at my diary it's all snacks. At least the snacks arent chips and cookies (all the time!). I…

I've been having a hard time getting into an exercise routine. I used to love really intense workouts but I know that's not good for the baby, so I've been trying to find a balance. I have a Bowflex Tread Climber that I am starting to use 4-5x per week for 30-45 minutes. I'm also doing Body Pump (at home on DVD) 2x per…

I read somewhere that it's ok to eat smoked salmon if it is served in a hot dish like a casserole or something, so as long as they're cooked after I think they're fine. I think maybe I read it in my WTE book. Try to look it up.

Thank you all for your words of encouragement! I am headed to the doctor today for my 20 week anatomy scan! While I am super excited, I have also been very worried over the past 2 weeks that I've gained too much weight from my last appointment. Although I don't feel like I look all that much bigger, the scale just keeps…

I'm 19w2d and go in for my gender ultrasound on Thursday. As of this morning I'm up 14 lb. That really seems high to me... I just hope I don't get the weight talk.