Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[PrettyInInk42]

I dunno. He seems to like shorter, simpler names. A decent amount of family members on both sides of his family have shorter names. He also just told a friend/coworker that we're expecting and the friend joked that Ryan (his name) is a good name. It seems like he had no preferences to begin with, but if he reads or hears a name that he likes, it sorta sticks in his head.

 

[Weebles]

DH has the nursery all ready to prime and paint! It was so much work, basically it was an office/junk room before. It was exhausting hauling everything out, getting rid things, and he's spent days making repairs to the plaster. Originally I really wanted drywall put in but I suppose now that he's smoothed it all out it has a certain charm and will look nice with fresh paint. I'm also excited about getting the furniture set up this coming weekend. No more large obstructive boxes taking over my living room!!

I'm getting nervous about labor. Not that I wasn't nervous before, it's just getting closer and closer. I know once it starts I'll just have to let my body do its thing but until then... And is anyone freaking out about having a baby?? Like a real live tiny human.

And I shit you not, I'm not terribly certain if my water just broke or if I peed my pants a little. I just went and used the bathroom, cleaned up, and now I'm going to sit here wrapped up in a towel and see what happens after I finish my coffee,,.

 

[second.time]

Whoa, weebles! Well if your water did break, I hope it's the start of a positive labor experience.

I'm getting impatient to have the baby here but also nervous about labor and how we'll adjust from a one-kid household to a two-kid household. I had a more active day yesterday than I've had in a while (I made a point of taking a brisk walk) and last night and today I'm getting pretty strong BH. I don't want the baby to come just yet, though. My mom isn't even planning on coming to help us out until July 1st.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

I feel you on the labour thing, Weebles. Every morning, when I'm dragging my ass outta bed for work, I think to myself "How am I gonna get through this? What have I gotten myself into?" But this is literally my main goal in life: to be a mom, and it's gonna happen so soon. Just gotta relax and remind myself it'll only be one painful day for the best thing ever.

Anywho, I bought a couple tankini tops over the weekend.

 

[Weebles]

Whelp, I've been admitted to labor and delivery. They're hoping things won't progress for 24 hours so I can get the second steroid shot for her lungs. Ideally hoping for 48+ because if I can make it to the stroke of midnight Friday she won't have to be seen by the NICU at all. Keeping my fingers crossed. So not ready!!! Thought for sure we had more time!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Whelp, I've been admitted to labor and delivery. They're hoping things won't progress for 24 hours so I can get the second steroid shot for her lungs. Ideally hoping for 48+ because if I can make it to the stroke of midnight Friday she won't have to be seen by the NICU at all. Keeping my fingers crossed. So not ready!!! Thought for sure we had more time!

Ahh oh my goodness.. praying she can wait until Friday! I can't believe you're going to be holding your little one in less than four days...

 

[second.time]

Whelp, I've been admitted to labor and delivery. They're hoping things won't progress for 24 hours so I can get the second steroid shot for her lungs. Ideally hoping for 48+ because if I can make it to the stroke of midnight Friday she won't have to be seen by the NICU at all. Keeping my fingers crossed. So not ready!!! Thought for sure we had more time!

Oh my goodness!!! That's both exciting and, I'm sure, a little overwhelming. Here's hoping your little one holds on until Friday and that you have a great experience! Hoping for a happy and healthy delivery!

 

[lesondemavie]

Oh my gosh weebles! Good luck! My husband's cousin's wife just delivered their baby this weekend at 36 weeks. I just can't believe it. Our EDDs were just two weeks apart and she already had her baby in her arms! I can't imagine having Charlie in two weeks. As much as I want to fast forward to that moment, there is so much else I want to do to prepare, and I'm really hoping baby holds on until July when I'm off of work already.

 

[Girly922]

Good luck weebles! I hope she stays put a bit longer so she can avoid NICU

 

[Maries_s]

Good luck weebles. If it help to ease your mind, my DD came at 35w5d exactly and she was perfectly fine thanks God and we didn't do any steroids shots.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, Weebles!

 

[Mummafrog]

Oh my goodness weebles we weren't expecting this! Bless you it must be quite a shock. I'll be thinking of you and sending love whatever happens you and baby will be a great team and manage, take it as it comes and ask people for help if you need anything x

I have an exam at 38 weeks, starting to wonder if I'll actually make it

 

[808malia]

Oh my goodness weebles!!! Good luck and keep us posted

 

[DobbyForever]

Weebles hoping she avoids nicu and gets that second shot. Fxed for a smooth delivery

Mumma aww I hope you do make it to your exam

Pretty nice tops

Afm changer is mostly assembled. SO put a piece in backwards so he's going to fix it this weekend. Also have several boxes and having them around is making SO really anxious and lashing out. Got my official maternity leave paperwork today. Gah. Only bright side is it looks like I'll be out until bubs is almost 9 weeks since the leave starts the first day of school . So if he comes on time or early then I'll pull in 4.5 weeks + the 6 I plan to take off . Which makes me so much less anxious than leaving him at 6weeks at daycare. I can take up to 45 school days on differential then up to 12 unpaid. But I just saw their sub rate is $230! Idk what my daily rate is but my last job it was only $350ish and I make roughly the same amount T-T. I just want to pay my mortgage T-T but yeah I'm allowed off September and October but need to be back November

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

OMG Weebles, good luck and check in when you can!! I know we are all thinking of you!

Pretty - My DH fell asleep during the breathing exercises, like literally started to snore. So I think men typically feel a little useless in all of this labor stuff. I am putting a list together for him on what to do while I am going through everything. For example, I do not want to see him on his phone. If he needs to use it go to the other room. I can only imagine me having a contraction and him checking his baseball fantasy team! lol

So happy everyone's showers were great this weekend and everything is coming along for everyone.

I have not done anything for baby yet. The only items I have are the car seat and stroller.

Let's hope he doesn't come early!!

On a happy note, I only have 3 more weeks of work left! Yippeee!!!

 

[DobbyForever]

Sorry jealous! I have 12 and I'm so over work lol. I can't imagine having to work up to my due date! So lucky I'm having a summer baby.

Also lol at the fantasy baseball

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Dobby - You aren't going to take the 4 weeks before your due date? I thought that was CA law?

 

[DobbyForever]

Nope. You can only take it off with a doctor's note for medical necessity. My job says your leave starts the day, or near the day, of your due date. Only exceptions for earlier is with doctor's recommendation. But I'm a teacher. So our school year ends 6/15 and doesn't pick up again until 8/30, so works out for me stopping around 34 weeks . Plus, the start with your sick/paid leave so the longer you wait to be out the better you are financially. You get differential pay plus $50/day if you apply for disability. Which doesn't amount to much.

 

[lesondemavie]

Dobby your doctor would totally write the note for you to take off before your EDD. I've had staff and coworkers take off weeks before their EDD per a doctor's note without it being medically necessary. I'm going to ask mine for the letter effective 7/1 at my appointment this week. The pay thing is true though. You won't make as much the second you take leave. With summer though it sounds like you'll be off just as long as the rest of us if you can take September and October off. I'm taking 12 weeks between disability and PFL and that takes me mid-October if baby comes on time.

 

[DobbyForever]

Yeah. I would have worked up until due both for pay and security (first year at this school on a temp contract). Most of friends who are teachers work until their due date. But I am THRILLED to not work after 34 weeks. The downside is my job keeps me moving and active so I'm afraid summer will hit and getting myself up and walking will be hard