Due in July 2012

[Flagirl]

Ali,

Why is your glucose test so late? I'm hoping she checks me next week just so I know. But I'm behind you guys .

 

[ktskittle]

Checking my cervix didn't hurt me either... Maybe that is why my Dr. said "I think you will do just fine when you are in labor." I assumed it was something he reassuringly tells everyone. Lol.
The reason I am having an ultrasound Monday is due to him measuring 97th percentile.

FLAgirl... I am sorry you are having the same hand issues as I. Ugh! It sucks!!

Angela?!? Where are ya girl! I know your cervix sounded quite favorable a week or so ago?!? Did you have your baby??

 

[Excited4First]

Claire, it was for my Group B Strep test. Not GTT. You'll prob get it done at 36 weeks. But funny thing is my OB didn't even mention the results today. I totally forgot to ask and didn't think about it until I left.. lol. Hopefully everything was ok and it means I'm negative for it. I'll make sure next week though!

He said my cramping was just my body getting ready for birth.. that a REAL contraction will feel like a charlie horse in my stomach and will take my breath away! I'm glad he explained it like that because I have no idea what to expect and that kind of puts it into perspective.

 

[Flagirl]

Ali,
Gotya. I have group strep b already they tested me. I'll get antibiotics during labor.

I think we will know what it feels like but i still worry. Ha. I'm a baby too and I don't want an epidural if possible. Yea right but maybe I can do it. I keep telling myself - you can do this over and over. My mom says I'm low. But.... I don't think I'm very low. She moves a lot up and down still


Is everyone got me waiting for cervix to be checked so I can see if it hurts!!!!!

 

[Flagirl]

Since everyone isn't working this has become a lot busier. Yay! As if I don't have enough to do but when Im laying around its fun to read what everyone says.
Angelasd hasn't been on in a while. I'm wondering if she has had her baby!!!!!

What did everyone decided on monitors? I've narrowed it down to withings or Motorola.

 

[Dani12]

I passed my 3 hour glucose test, no GD for me. The doctor advised me to change my diet last week and I did. I cut out juices with sugar in them, cut out red meats, cut back on my carbs, started eating a salad a day and drinking more water also vegan hazelnut milk. And I ended up losing 2 pounds between this past friday and today.

 

[angieloo]

Yay for passing Dani! My weight gain has really slowed- I haven't lost anything, but barely gaining comparing to the beginning of this trimester.

 

[Excited4First]

It has been a lot busier Claire! As for monitors.. I still don't have any. Baby will be in our bedroom for a bit so I guess I don't need to get them straight away. Which Motorola ones were you referring to??

About the epidural.. yeah I am a super baby and I am quite positive I will be getting one. I would love to say I did it naturally but if the help is there I am 98% sure I'll be taking advantage of it. I would like to do the majority of my early labor in the bath in my delivery room. It's not a huge birthing tub but just a larger tub. I feel like just being in the water will really help.

I went to a friend's pool today while he was working and it felt SOOOOO GOOD. I wish I could live at the pool.. that weightless feeling is amazing.

That's awesome Dani, yay for losing 2 pounds. I gained 2 pounds since last week and the nurse who weighed me made a little comment...

 

[Bug222]

I haven't had my cervix checked.. maybe cause I won't be delivering vaginally they won't bother? My OB did make the comment that he wasn't surprised that I was feeling a lot of pressure down low, but didn't say what station baby is at. They didn't do the Group B strep test either??

So yesterday I was convinced I had another UTI... my urine was pink and I was peeing out blood clots.. I had my OB appt and he thought the same thing so put me on abx and sent a urine spec. We have a service that we can look up our lab results online so I did today... there is no bacterial growth but a large amount of hemoglobin. Not really sure what this means now???

Fla- I got the Motorolla monitor... seems great so far! The camera is really good, and you can see well even in the night vision.

Apparently I waited till third tri to gain all of my weight.. I put op 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks (oops). My OB didn't say anything to me though... I don't feel like I am eating any more... in fact I am rarely ever hungry.

 

[Canada8]

I lost 1 pound this past week....I am having trouble getting hungry at the moment

I too haven't bought my monitor as yet but was thinking tone motorola as well.
I did my strep B on Tuesday

Oh I am most def getting all the drugs I can so to not feel labour....I have no interest in feeling anything lololol

I haven't had my cervix checked as yet, but from what I remember with my son, I felt so violated...lololol....I was screaming and yelling I feel like calling 911....but I am also a drama queen when it comes to pain lol

 

[ktskittle]

Lol. Canada, you are too funny!
I am getting a Vtech Digital Monitor that is REALLY cheap for digital... https://www.walmart.com/ip/VTech-Safe-and-Sound-1.9-GHz-Digital-Audio-Baby-Monitor/19717412
My sister has a motorola video monitor that she is going to give me once the baby moves out of our room... (She is still using it for her 11 month old.) If she feels like she still needs a monitor at that point, she will just borrow the vtech one from us.
I THINK that I might be getting my first stretch marks. =-( Baby dropped again and I noticed some faint squigly lines low near my bikini line. It is hard to see because I have to use a mirror, but they MIGHT be early stretch marks??? They are really faint though. When I saw them, I got all ticked off and said "enough is enough... I have less than 2 weeks until I am full term, and I want him to come on the day I turn 37 weeks!" So I took my big behind outside (in the blazing 90 degree Georgia heat) and walked over one and half miles on a hilly road. Lol. When I got home, my workout clothes were soaked in sweat. Gross! (Don't worry, I took a huge jug of water and my dog with me, and drank all 64 ounces on the walk!) I think I am starting to get to the point of being DONE. Between my throbbing hands and the feeling that with each passing day it becomes harder for me to do little things like stand up from our couch... I am done! I am usually so active and energetic.. I want my groove back. lol

 

[angieloo]

Lol kt!!!! That cracked me up because I totally agree! I have one small line that goes through my belly button that appeared last week- hate it.

I would be thrilled if he came right at 38 or 39 weeks. I have too much going on before then an I really don't want to wait till 40 weeks.

DH is still hoping for a Fourth of July baby- which would be exactly a week early.

I've been using an exercise ball to help open my hips and I think I'm going to start bouncing on it next week he's already in position- just needs to get motivated

 

[Excited4First]

I used to be heavier when I was younger so I already have some faded stretch marks. I haven't gotten any new ones but I have a feeling they will pop up NOW or in the next 2-3 weeks when I'm just about to have baby. Lol... that would be my luck.

Kt, go you for all that walking. I think I would die. But I really need to do some walking. We have a nice park by the beach and I think hubby and I will be headed there soon.. it's supposed to help things along so I need to try. Also have started to dtd every night... lol, but honestly I feel so NOT sexy!!! OH is great though and makes me feel wonderful even though I feel like a HOUSE.

We have our 1 year wedding anniversary coming up on the 19th. He is totally crappy when it comes to giving gifts.. he is the type that always asks "Do you want anything?" WHY, YES, of course I do, it's our anniversary!!! But I don't want you to ask what I want?! Anybody have an OH like this?

 

[Flagirl]

Lmao Canada. Me too. I'm a big baby

Kt- don't stress. You've done so well. That's a big baby.

I don't have any yet! But I said yet! Apparently she is done getting long but gaining weight. Im hoping she comes in 2.5 weeks. How great would that be! I guess we are all wishing for that!! My next appt is wednesday. Can't wait She told me that if at any time coming up I was walking around 2+ centimeters dilated then they wouldn't stop it. Clearly I def don't want it to be before 37 weeks but 37.5 is fine or anything before July 25 bc on July 25 (5days past due) I'm going to be out jogging. I'm serious.. I'm miserable. I sleep great bc soooo tired. I'm not taking naps but bc I'm sleeping so hard by the time i wake up my bladder is so full that m hurting. Like for real in bad pain!! Like I want to cry kind of. Anyone else??? Yea so over it. I want her here ASAP!!! Hs

 

[Flagirl]

Ali,
I have opp problem believe it or not. My hubby makes me look bad sometimes. He does more for me than I do for him. that's bad but I'm not big into gifts Odd I know but..... I'd just say yea I want something and I want use your imagination and pick it out. Lola

 

[Excited4First]

I got to see my friend's 2 week old little girl last night and it REALLY makes me want our baby right now!!! I am starting to get impatient! But I just have this feeling I will go overdue... lol.

Claire, I wouldn't mind that problem!! I am not good with gifts either. I really appreciate heartfelt little hand-made things rather than material things. I don't know why he doesn't understand this?! Even if he just made a card for me, I would be happy. I bet I won't even get a card! I've even gotten him a first father's day card.

Anybody doing something for the father's day? I mean I guess it's technically not the "first" because baby is on the inside, but I thought it would be cute..

Yes to the peeing thing.. omg sometimes when I wake up at night I have to rollll myself out of bed and when I stand up the pressure is almost unbearable. I can't wait to have my baby!

 

[angieloo]

Ali my DH is def like that- we've been married four years now so I usually say- these are the presents that would be nice and then he picks from the list lol- there's not a lot of surprise element, but it works for us

 

[Flagirl]

Ok done! I bought the Motorola 3.5 digital video monitor. Great reviews all around. Seems like a sound purchase.

Omg. Had my first real contraction this am. Got out of shower and was putting on lotion and my whole stomach got hard and it hurt. I had to sit down. Just one and it quit. I am starting to freak bc it's getting so close.

We met with a recommended pediatrician today. We liked her so we are going to quit our search and use her. Does everyone have theirs?

 

[Canada8]

I had my growth scan today....baby is weighing approx 6pounds 11ounces!! She is weighing big!

My DH is so like that.....men can be so clueless

 

[Flagirl]

Canada- you do not look like you're carrying a baby that big! But that's great. She will be healthy and happy How much did they say she should be weighing? I'm asking bc I was reaming about week 35 tonight and one site said one weight and another was way off that. They were also huge discrepancies with how long she should be.