Anyone want a late bump buddy?

[Leinzlove]

So ready for this pregnancy garbage to be OVER. I just want my baby. I had to take our daughter (who will be 7 on the 9th of February) shopping for all new shoes. Apparently, as of this morning, all her shoes are too small, except for one pair of red patent leather boots. We didn't leave until after dinner, and the trip just about killed me. Madalyn was an angel, and so excited to get four new pairs of shoes, but still, I'M SORE AND TIRED. My husband volunteered to take her, but that's a scary situation. He would have just let her chose whatever she wanted, and not tried to steer her toward practical. She would have come home with 4 pair of pink sparkly Mary Janes.

Yeah, I couldn't imagine what DH would come with if he did the shoe shopping. Babies will be here soon. I hope you aren't very uncomfy.

 

[mjvdec01]

So ready for this pregnancy garbage to be OVER. I just want my baby. I had to take our daughter (who will be 7 on the 9th of February) shopping for all new shoes. Apparently, as of this morning, all her shoes are too small, except for one pair of red patent leather boots. We didn't leave until after dinner, and the trip just about killed me. Madalyn was an angel, and so excited to get four new pairs of shoes, but still, I'M SORE AND TIRED. My husband volunteered to take her, but that's a scary situation. He would have just let her chose whatever she wanted, and not tried to steer her toward practical. She would have come home with 4 pair of pink sparkly Mary Janes.

Yeah, I couldn't imagine what DH would come with if he did the shoe shopping. Babies will be here soon. I hope you aren't very uncomfy.

I'm pretty uncomfortable. When I wake all night long with contractions, and my arms keep falling asleep in bed. If I lay on my right side, my left arm and hand are asleep. If I lay on my left side, it's my right arm and hand. I'm so looking forward to being able to sleep on my stomach again. I was having such a hard time sleeping, that we actually bought a new mattress set. Our bed is fabulous, but I've yet to really enjoy it. How are you feeling. Looks like you're due 7 days before me. I'll be induced on the 20th though, if I haven't gone by then.

 

[Leinzlove]

I'm most likely being induced at 39 weeks because of GD. Depends on my ultrasound Wednesday. We will see.

I'm miserable... Can't sleep, walk etc. All normal for this stage. But, we are getting there.

 

[mommyB]

So I was feeling good.....and literally overnight I started to feel like crap! Plus DS has his 5th cold since September and was up super early. I decided to sit with him on the rocking chair because he was so stuffed up. Well I keep him off to my left side because baby is always on the right. Well when I put him down I got the worst crampy feeling down low, I could not move and was almost in tears. It lasted awhile and now I keep getting cramps on and off. Baby has been moving so that's good.

 

[daisydaisy83]

Sorry to hear you've not been feeling so good MommyB - it seems that we all have good and bad days. I get odd cramps like that too if I move or bend in a certain way.

 

[Tankmom23]

papaya enzyme is a natural digestive aid. They taste like candy and dont have the calcium in them that could be harmful to your placenta. You just chew a few after every meal. Aww, we are all just a mess! I forgot how hard the last few weeks are!

 

[mommyB]

Feeling a little better today. We did some shopping so the walking was good, and it's funny the looks you get when your heavily pregnant. I swear every woman that looked at me gave me this sympathizing look And I just finished drinking my RLT, watching a little tv and maybe I'll bounce on my ball a little Almost 37 weeks......baby can come anytime now! I'm ready!!

 

[Leinzlove]

I'm glad you are feeling better MommyB. I've been better yesterday and today. I even gave in to DH and BD. Don't figure it'll help induce as it never did with DD either. Haha!

I go to OB tomorrow... And I'm not totally looking forward to it. I was in so much pain for most of the week after the last cervical check I had. I can't wait for Wednesday and my ultrasound.

I need to get that ball out. But, then I feel like why bother... I'm not having this child anytime soon.

 

[Tankmom23]

No ones giving me any sympathizing looks! Maybe i need to look a bit more miserable because that's definitely how i feel! haha, is anyone else taking the RRLT capsules instead of the tea? Ive been taking two/day for the last week or so and im gonna bump up the dose over the next few weeks. I have the ball out almost all the time, it has a permanent place in my living room. It helps so much with all my aches and pains. Makes my hips feel so open and great! Anyone doing anything fun for new years? I plan on stuffing my face all night and drinking sparkling apple cider with my family.

 

[Leinzlove]

Nothing here just hanging out with DD. DH has to work.

 

[mommyB]

I love the ball too just for comfort, although by the time I get off it and start walking I look like I've been riding a horse

Good luck at your appointment today Leinzlove! Mine is on Wednesday, hoping for my first internal check. I feel like something is happening down there. Or it could just be all in my head

No huge New Years plans for us. DS is sick for the second time this month So we more than likely will maybe stop by the inlaws because some family are going over. And then get him home for bed at 8 pm. Then DH will probably fall asleep on the couch (he has to work half a day today......so stupid!) and I probably will too! So different from the New Years prior to kids, although New Years has never been that big of a deal to me.

 

[daisydaisy83]

Talk about good days and bad days - I got myself into a bit of an emotional state last night and was feeling really sick and poorly.

I saw my midwife this morning though and LO has definately turned herself around into the head down position - I'm relieved I don't have to think about booking a C-section and feeling much better today! She also said that if you suffered morning sickness in the early days it was commonly reported to come back in the last couple of weeks - yippee!

I've just got a ball too, I really like just gently bouncing on it especially when my lower back is painful it makes me feel much lighter and 'looser'!

Had a couple of comments from strangers whilst out and about today for the first time - my bump is pretty small so it's only just become really obvious I'm pregnant in the past few weeks. Just the usual 'when are you due' 'are you all prepared then' 'do you know what you're having' questions but was nice.

 

[daisydaisy83]

Oh and nothing planned for new year here - my husband is going to a party at a friend's house but I've decided not to go so he can enjoy himself a bit more and not be worrying about whether I'm comfortable all night!

 

[daisydaisy83]

I've just realised that my due date 27th is a full moon - I've heard there are more people going into labour around a full moon don't know how much truth is in that!

Hopefully that might mean she will be on time, but also that I might struggle to get to use the birthing pool (there's only one at my hospital)!

 

[OliviaRae]

Hi girls!

Daisy: that's great news!!! So happy she turned and that's one less thing you have to worry about now I hope you feel better.

MommyB: Cute pic! Did you get a 3d scan?

I had an OB appt today. They did a strep b test and he checked my cervix too. Said baby is head down and engaged but cervix is closed and high still. Bummer lol was hoping they'd say "wow you're in labor, go to the hospital!"
They also scheduled my induction for the 24th. Ahhhh that's 24 days away!

 

[mommyB]

Yup we did get a 3D at 31 weeks, that's my chubby cheek little guy! Love him!!

Daisy glad to hear baby has turned head down. I've heard about the full moon affect on pregnant women! The 27th is my 4th wedding anniversary, maybe my little guy will come that day too! Although that would mean I'm overdue and was really hoping that wouldn't happen

Olivia the 24th is my due date! My next OB appt. is Wednesday and I'm hoping they check me! I'll update after my appt. but I'll probably get the same news. I hate getting my hopes up!

 

[mjvdec01]

I'm miserable and upset. I've had painful contractions for days, but they aren't strong enough to do anything. I had a cervical check today at my appointment and I'm nowhere. Dr. Edstrom told me to spend as much time as I can on my ball to help baby come down more. I already feel like I'm carrying him around my knees! I'm so worried I won't be primed for induction at 39 weeks, and have to forgo it. My husband works an hour from home, and the hospital is an hour and a half away. With two kids at home, I'm not too excited at the thought of going in to labor with kids at home, and my husband trying to get home in rush hour traffic. Crappy!

 

[OliviaRae]

I'm miserable and upset. I've had painful contractions for days, but they aren't strong enough to do anything. I had a cervical check today at my appointment and I'm nowhere. Dr. Edstrom told me to spend as much time as I can on my ball to help baby come down more. I already feel like I'm carrying him around my knees! I'm so worried I won't be primed for induction at 39 weeks, and have to forgo it. My husband works an hour from home, and the hospital is an hour and a half away. With two kids at home, I'm not too excited at the thought of going in to labor with kids at home, and my husband trying to get home in rush hour traffic. Crappy!

Oh no I'm sorry you're miserable. Have you tried taking a warm bath? That always helps me. That has to be stressful thinking of what's going to happen, and being so far from hubby/hospital Stay positive, it'll all be worth it in the end good luck xx

 

[Tankmom23]

mjvdec01, i was reading your post and for some reason your Dr's name sounded familiar, then looked over and realized your from everett which is only about 30 away from tacoma where im at! Hope everything goes well for you! Small world! Daisydaisy83, i looked that up a few months ago and realized the same thing, maybe we will be the few that actually have thier babies on thier due date! haha Sounds like everyone is kinda in the same boat of being too miserable and pregnant to do much of anything for the new year, im just happy being warm and toasty at home with huge amounts of food. I have my midwife appt. in a few days. I feel like ive maybe dialated and effaced a bit (fingers crossed) because of all the BH and whatnot, but knowing my luck probably not. I guess ill find out soon though!

 

[mommyB]

Happy New Years girls.....not gonna lie.....kinda want a New Years baby Tonight I've bounced on my ball, drank some RLT and gonna BD with the hubby! You never know right??