Expecting #1 positive thinking buddies, sticking together!

[klink]

Oh and jumpingo, Mol and Mint both had boys

 

[treeroot]

Jace is adorable!

 

[klink]

Thank you! How are all of you ladies doing?

 

[treeroot]

I'm still truckin' along. Just finished work on Friday and I'm now 37 weeks, so just making sure everything's ready.

 

[klink]

You're almost there! Are you nervous?

 

[treeroot]

Yes. About everything. And at the same time perfectly at peace with it. I'm just hoping I don't feel afraid during labour, I don't want to make things harder for myself.
And when I look at a baby thing in my house - it sort of hits me that in a couple weeks there's going to be a baby using it!

I hope motherhood is going well for you!

 

[klink]

It's all really scary isn't it? You got this though! Your body knows what to do! What kind of birth do you want?

Motherhood is definitely exhausting but also rewarding. Jace has problems weight gaining. He was born at 7lbs 5.8oz and is now just over 8lbs at 2 months old. I have to call in the AM to see what the results from his x-ray today are. He has reflux which makes him throw up a lot.

 

[treeroot]

Aw that's too bad. Healthy otherwise? I know my niece was having trouble gaining weight for quite awhile, but she was perfectly healthy and happy. Still, they made suggestions on to how to increase her weight just in case.

I'm planning a home birth, but am very flexible. If I want or need to transfer to hospital I will. Just hoping for as few interventions as possible.

 

[klink]

yes, he's doing great otherwise.

oh wow how exciting! are you gonna have a birthing pool?

 

[treeroot]

We have a really large and deep tub, so that's an option. But it will be whatever feels best in the moment. The bed will be prepped and ready. I like the idea of home birth because of the flexibility and going with the flow. Though my hospital seems to have some pretty good practices so I don't think I'll be worried about going there either. Being home already after birth really appeals to me as well, even more so then caring about where I labor.

 

[klink]

Sounds good! Hope you get the birth you're hoping for!
Jace had his 2 months check up today and got shots. Since he's not thriving they are worried about his development. He doesn't coo yet or smile at us or turn his head to sounds, so we are seeing a development pediatric soon.

 

[treeroot]

I know all babies develop differently, but I understand how worrisome that must be. I hope the appointment puts things at ease.

 

[klink]

Thank you! I will update once we know more!

 

[klink]

Any baby yet?? Isn't your little one due tomorrow the 7th?
So the developmental specialist said that she is only a bit concerned about his communication skills but I feel like he's been improving the last couple days on that as well.

 

[treeroot]

That's good klink!

No baby yet for me, and no sign that it's happening anytime soon either. I really don't want to be induced, so hopefully I have an arrival next week - or the week after at the latest! I'll start getting monitored on Friday (a bit early) to make sure everything's ok if the little one hasn't arrived yet.