I still don't have my own computer, but I managed to come and check in on you all. Ive been wondering how everyone is doing! I hope you're all doing well, and hopefully some of you had your babies by now I can't believe how fast the time has passed. Im already 37 weeks, and can't wait to get this baby out and in my arms. I can't wait to get my body back to myself, for my feet to go back to normal size, and to be able to bend down to pick things up! Of course there are many many more things lol.

What's been going on with me,.. I hired a doula so Im excited, and my anxiety has calmed down quite a bit. For a while it was looking like Id have to drive myself to the hospital, and do it all alone. I dont have anyone to babysit my other kids, so hubby might not be able to come with me. There's maybe a 10% chance I can get someone here but Im not holding my breath. So at least I know for sure I will have labour support!

I was told last week by my dr that they will not let me go overdue, which freals me out. My 4th baby was born at 42 weeks, after my dr decided enough is enough and broke my water. Lucky that kicked me right into labour. But since this is a Vbac, if they break my water and labour doesnt start, theres a chance of repeat c-sec. They can only give me small amounts of pitosin if Im already contracting, and have a favorable cervix. So this is just another stress I dodnt need. Im just going to hope for the best, and whatever gets my little guy here safe.

I forgot to add, I just went and had another GD test done. I so far have gained about 70 lbs which is rediculous!! At 36 weeks I had a scan, baby is measuring perfectly for head, length, and stuff, but his belly and cheeks are quite chubby. At that time he should have weighed about 6 lbs, and he weighed aprox 7 lbs 10 oz. I had a c-sec with my 6lb 12 ozer! But, I also had a vbac with my 7lb 9oz, so Im just hoping all goes well.

Hi Happy..

Can't hardly beleive how fast time is going.
Emily was 9lbs 10 oz so I expect this guy will be close to the same.
Hopefully things will go easy for you and you'll get the birth you want.
I have only gained about 13lbs as the MS never really went away.
Keep us posted, we missed you.

OMG I cant believe u onnly gained 13 lbs!! Im SOOOO jelous! I have alot of work ahead of me once im 6 weeks post partum lol. Has ur dr or midwife told you how big this one seems? Were you able to have a natural delivery with ur first being so big? Well I bet ur really anxious to be done with all this and get rid of the nausia! I get little bouts of it but Im able to keep my food down Just as long as I dont smell coffee or cigarettes, Im less likely to gag.

Glad you're doing well! You've almost made it . I, too, have suffered unbelievable weight gain with GD this time :/. I'm wondering how I'll ever get back in shape. Oh well, he'll be worth every pound...that I'm certain of . However, the older I get, I've decided the more vein I am...hehe. It will kill be me if I can't get the weight off. I can only hope that serves as good motivation! I'm hoping to try ZUMBA 6 weeks post-c-section. Good luck, happymamma....hope you're able to keep us posted!!!!

OOOOhhhhh,, Zumba! I just bought the xbox kinect with the zumba, also the hip hop dance one. I so can't wait to get this horrible weight off! I also plan to go back to the gym 6 weeks to the date!! Im so excited, its gonna be a huge challenge lol. Did u gain as much as I did? When did u find out u had gd? My 1st one came back ok, but Ive never gained this much so they're concerned. Does it even mean anything,.. really? Other then bigger babies? I mean at this point where I can deliver any day now..

Well, I've gained almost 50 pounds and was diagnosed with GD at around 29-30 weeks. It's my 4th baby (others are 17, 16, and 13) and I'm older (41). I've gained much more weight with this pregnancy and have really had this nonchalant attitude, eaten what I wanted, not exercised....I figured it is the last one, and I'm entitled....lol! At first, I was really diligent with keeping up with my levels....but seriously, baby is measuring on par or just a few days ahead, so he isn't even really that big....if the growth scans are accurate. Are you still checking your sugar as frequently? I was told to check mine 5 times a day and was driving myself insane. I'm trying to make good choices, but I'm not following the plan to the letter or checking my sugar levels as frequently. I was told the baby weighed 6 and 1/2 pounds this week (35+3). I'll have one more scan next week, then the planned c-section on the 25th at 37+3. My last pregnancy was VERY complicated, and I had an emergency classical c-section at 29 weeks. So, they want to take him between 37 & 38 weeks to avoid any risk of uterine rupture.

I hope your delivery is smooth and easy ! I do worry that after the c-section I might not feel like the level of exercise I was accustomed to before, but I'll try! I'm also planning to BF at the moment. How about you? I was only able to BF the oldest, but it did really help with the weight loss. But, then again, I was 24 when he was born and gained less than 25 pounds.....so I am comparing apples and oranges!

Keep us posted on your progress......wishing you the best!

I'm almost afraid to tell you two that I only gained 12lb and have lost 23 since Conor was born! It was the morning sickness that kept my weight down and the breastfeeding has taken it off he's eating me alive! I'm still sqidgy in the middle tho nothing works on that so soon! xxx Sorry! The whole point of telling you this was to let you now that yes breastfeeding does help! xxx

Wow, Suzi! I hate your morning sickness was that severe....but nice not to have to worry about the weight coming off. It is true, even when the weight goes away, "stuff" doesn't go back to the right places automatically....and some of the "stuff" never will...lol. I'm a little worried about BF'ing after the c-section, but I've read how most women are still very successful. Can't wait to see some new pictures of sweet Conor....I'm sure he has grown a bunch since his birth!!!

look me up on facebook Tracey, there are loads of new pic of him on there, my fullname is Suzi McGeachy you'll find it with that! xxx