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I uh.....Actually don't even have my car seat yet.
I am ordering it this week and I hope it gets here in time.
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I uh.....Actually don't even have my car seat yet.
I am ordering it this week and I hope it gets here in time.
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Thanks for the support ladies. I am just so exhausted of all of this. It just seems like it's always something, always something. I lost his twin in first trimester (that's when I bled for three weeks) and I just want one baby healthy and happy in my arms and FULLY cooked. I've been trying to do everything possible to keep him in, and yes I have been busy on the weekends, but I still take it easy as possible. Now I'm not moving from this bed except to go to the bathroom. I can't take much more of this roller coaster. He needs to stay put for another 2 weeks at least. I don't think I'd be comfortable with any less. Sorry, I'm rambling.
Alchemist- I haven't gotten the carseat in the car yet. It's actually still on layaway. The plan was to pay half on this next paycheck (Wednesday) and the rest on the following paycheck. I don't know what we are going to do about that. OH has the one he bought at the children's swapmeet that came with the stroller he wanted to buy. So if baby comes before Wednesday, I guess we at least have that one. I kind of want my brand new, perfectly clean one from the store. I need OH and his dad to get this stupid desk out of the room. Like two weeks ago...I need a space for the bassinet (also still on layaway). UGH!! So much left to do. So very little time and it is just getting shorter with all this. Sorry rambling again.
Nariah- hopefully you get your carseat soon and TAKE IT EASY! Congratulations on moving into your new home. I bet that it is such a great feeling to know that you have a place to raise baby.
Want-glad you're starting to feel better. How long do you have still at work?
Cat- I am sure it takes a bit to get the cervix softened and favorable when starting at 35/36 weeks with EPO. I wish I had that problem, lol. We can trade, mkay? (I'm joking) anyhow, I hope that your measures will work by next week so that you can have your baby soon and get your pain under control and figure out what is going on.
Alchemist- I haven't gotten the carseat in the car yet. It's actually still on layaway. The plan was to pay half on this next paycheck (Wednesday) and the rest on the following paycheck. I don't know what we are going to do about that. OH has the one he bought at the children's swapmeet that came with the stroller he wanted to buy. So if baby comes before Wednesday, I guess we at least have that one. I kind of want my brand new, perfectly clean one from the store. I need OH and his dad to get this stupid desk out of the room. Like two weeks ago...I need a space for the bassinet (also still on layaway). UGH!! So much left to do. So very little time and it is just getting shorter with all this. Sorry rambling again.
Nariah- hopefully you get your carseat soon and TAKE IT EASY! Congratulations on moving into your new home. I bet that it is such a great feeling to know that you have a place to raise baby.
Want-glad you're starting to feel better. How long do you have still at work?
Cat- I am sure it takes a bit to get the cervix softened and favorable when starting at 35/36 weeks with EPO. I wish I had that problem, lol. We can trade, mkay? (I'm joking) anyhow, I hope that your measures will work by next week so that you can have your baby soon and get your pain under control and figure out what is going on.
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OH read my mind. He started taking about that huge desk about an hour ago. He got the table part out so far and there is already a TON more room. I can't believe how much space it took up. We used underneath it as storage space, that's how big, lol. The desk part is the hardest thing to get out of here. It will be interesting to see how it turns out when it's gone. Maybe I'll post a before and after pic just to show how much room, lol. We still need that dumb armoir out of here too. OH really likes to hoard furniture. He is funny about things like that
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Whit: I am at work until I deliver.... Unless he decides to come late, then my last day will be 11/22. It's my motivation to really get things organized there for when I leave... Only a few more weeks! Thank goodness... Work is definitely starting to wear on my nerves.
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Oh goodness, I would go crazy if I had to work until my due date. You're a trooper for sure.
We got the desk out and there is a ton of space for baby now. I am so relieved. Now we just need to move the dressers around and we will be all set for the bassinet.
Okay ladies, I need your help. I am trying to get things together should baby Alexander decide he is going to make his entrance sooner rather than later. So far, I just put in an order for newborn diapers and wipes (I am going with color changing diapers for wetness and an umbilical cutout). I already have plenty of size 1 and 2 diapers. So set on all that. I have wipes for after the first few days as I am going with sensitive until the umbilical cord falls out.
OH is washing the car seat he bought, just in case he decides on an early arrival until we can get our new one from layaway. Bassinet is still on layaway, but we have the crib here just in case it needs to be assembled (FIL will do that if I go into labor early and have it set up for us when we get home). I still need a mattress for that. Should I buy that now? Or rely on me being able to pay off layaway within the next two weeks?
I've washed my newborn clothes. I don't have any of those side button long sleeve tops for newborns. Do I really need those? I have lots of short sleeve, long sleeve onsies and sleep and plays. I have two sleeping bags. Comfy pants.
I am buying new replacements for the medela pump I bought. Those should arrive with the nb diapers/wipes sometime next week.
What am I missing?
For the hospital:
For my diaper bag, I am waiting on the pampers to get here (hospital may have a pack for me if we go there, so I should be good). I'll have wipes. I'll have some onsies in there and a soother just in case. Hospital should have a nasal aspirator for me, I won't have one of my own until two weeks from now. Anything else need to go in there?
For my bag, I have three dresses (easiest to get on and off). Two pairs of pants, 3 speghetti strap shirts for easy nursing, 5 pairs of undies, a nursing bra, a front clasp bra, fuzzy socks, mini toiletries, wipes. I have to add slippers and sandals (I havent bought yet) Anything else?
OH's bag has yet to be packed, but we are doing it tomorrow. There will be a blanket, a pillow, two changes of clothes, undies, socks, sandals, change for vending machines. What else?
Thanks for your help!!
We got the desk out and there is a ton of space for baby now. I am so relieved. Now we just need to move the dressers around and we will be all set for the bassinet.
Okay ladies, I need your help. I am trying to get things together should baby Alexander decide he is going to make his entrance sooner rather than later. So far, I just put in an order for newborn diapers and wipes (I am going with color changing diapers for wetness and an umbilical cutout). I already have plenty of size 1 and 2 diapers. So set on all that. I have wipes for after the first few days as I am going with sensitive until the umbilical cord falls out.
OH is washing the car seat he bought, just in case he decides on an early arrival until we can get our new one from layaway. Bassinet is still on layaway, but we have the crib here just in case it needs to be assembled (FIL will do that if I go into labor early and have it set up for us when we get home). I still need a mattress for that. Should I buy that now? Or rely on me being able to pay off layaway within the next two weeks?
I've washed my newborn clothes. I don't have any of those side button long sleeve tops for newborns. Do I really need those? I have lots of short sleeve, long sleeve onsies and sleep and plays. I have two sleeping bags. Comfy pants.
I am buying new replacements for the medela pump I bought. Those should arrive with the nb diapers/wipes sometime next week.
What am I missing?
For the hospital:
For my diaper bag, I am waiting on the pampers to get here (hospital may have a pack for me if we go there, so I should be good). I'll have wipes. I'll have some onsies in there and a soother just in case. Hospital should have a nasal aspirator for me, I won't have one of my own until two weeks from now. Anything else need to go in there?
For my bag, I have three dresses (easiest to get on and off). Two pairs of pants, 3 speghetti strap shirts for easy nursing, 5 pairs of undies, a nursing bra, a front clasp bra, fuzzy socks, mini toiletries, wipes. I have to add slippers and sandals (I havent bought yet) Anything else?
OH's bag has yet to be packed, but we are doing it tomorrow. There will be a blanket, a pillow, two changes of clothes, undies, socks, sandals, change for vending machines. What else?
Thanks for your help!!
Whit- im so sorry for ranting like that right after u put how hard a time your having i was being a proper jerk. It just all pushed me over the edge yesterday im terrified hes going to come out with all kinds of problems because of th medication. I had a seeriously bad mental breakdown yesterday that my oh had to seriously pull me out of was messy!! Im just sorry my fear made me insensitive to other people for your bag breast pads? And your pillow xxx
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My comment was in jest. Sorry! We all have our own issues. They're different, but very real to each of us. That was just my sense of humor coming out. Eeek!
And breast pads! I forgot those! Thank you. And I'll throw in the lanolin cream too!
And breast pads! I forgot those! Thank you. And I'll throw in the lanolin cream too!
Lol thats ok thn felt terrible for a min there lol..
I saw on a post somewhere i cnt remember wher someone said vasaline for babys bottom so th meconium doesnt stick. Wish id heard that with my previous 2 tht stuff is an arse to get off lol x
I saw on a post somewhere i cnt remember wher someone said vasaline for babys bottom so th meconium doesnt stick. Wish id heard that with my previous 2 tht stuff is an arse to get off lol x
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Whit: I wouldn't worry about buying the crib mattress if you have a bassinet. The LO can say in there a couple of weeks.
As for things to bring to the hospital. My friend emailed me a list. She said not to worry about diapers, receiving blankets, aspirator, pads, and undies... Most hospitals give you that stuff. But bring three outfits for the baby. 2 new born and a 3 month... You never know how big the baby will be. Bring a top that's easy to nurse in or nursing cover that doesn't expose you too much because of the constant visitors. Snacks, iPad or books, an extra bag to bring home all the extra crap you get, your own pillow, SHOWER stuff because hospital shampoo sucks. And easy slip on shoes and socks.
As for the shirt with the buttons,I have no clue what those are! I am bringing
A couple of outfits for LO with hat, pants and onesie. The car seat has a warm cover and we will have blankets so I'm not worried about him getting cold. Plus KY in the winter...
it could be 20 degrees or 90 degrees outside! I am also bringing some long sleeve onesies. And a cute outfit for him to get newborn pictures taken
As for things to bring to the hospital. My friend emailed me a list. She said not to worry about diapers, receiving blankets, aspirator, pads, and undies... Most hospitals give you that stuff. But bring three outfits for the baby. 2 new born and a 3 month... You never know how big the baby will be. Bring a top that's easy to nurse in or nursing cover that doesn't expose you too much because of the constant visitors. Snacks, iPad or books, an extra bag to bring home all the extra crap you get, your own pillow, SHOWER stuff because hospital shampoo sucks. And easy slip on shoes and socks.
As for the shirt with the buttons,I have no clue what those are! I am bringing
A couple of outfits for LO with hat, pants and onesie. The car seat has a warm cover and we will have blankets so I'm not worried about him getting cold. Plus KY in the winter...
it could be 20 degrees or 90 degrees outside! I am also bringing some long sleeve onesies. And a cute outfit for him to get newborn pictures taken
Hi ladies, I've just finished reading through the last few pages here.
Whit - wow, so glad that your contractions have stopped! I assume that you are completely off work now? This is your first right?
Frig, I haven't washed the baby clothes yet!
I have been laid up in bad for a couple days with the flu and strep throat....got some antibiotics yesterday. I've been sick since Thursday so I worked my last day from home...officially on maternity leave now.
I want to focus on the excitement of how close the baby is but now I am super worried about a mole my baby dr and family dr are concerned about. It was in my belly button my entire life and then with pregnancy it is not out and on my belly...its gotten a bit bigger with pregnancy and darker....he said it looks irregular and is trying to get me into a dermatologist in the next couple of weeks. I am freaking out solid and cant think about anything else. Do any of you have experience with this? Or know anyway that has and it turned out fine? I desperately need some reassurance
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Want, glad you are coming around.
I still can't believe we are all going to be moms in the next few weeks...and some second time moms
Whit - wow, so glad that your contractions have stopped! I assume that you are completely off work now? This is your first right?
Frig, I haven't washed the baby clothes yet!
I have been laid up in bad for a couple days with the flu and strep throat....got some antibiotics yesterday. I've been sick since Thursday so I worked my last day from home...officially on maternity leave now.
I want to focus on the excitement of how close the baby is but now I am super worried about a mole my baby dr and family dr are concerned about. It was in my belly button my entire life and then with pregnancy it is not out and on my belly...its gotten a bit bigger with pregnancy and darker....he said it looks irregular and is trying to get me into a dermatologist in the next couple of weeks. I am freaking out solid and cant think about anything else. Do any of you have experience with this? Or know anyway that has and it turned out fine? I desperately need some reassurance
.Want, glad you are coming around.
I still can't believe we are all going to be moms in the next few weeks...and some second time moms
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Whittnie - I can't think if anything else to suggest. Like want said, most hospital these days provide most of the necessities for baby and for you, mesh panties and those big pads. Yes, take the vaseline or Any other oil based barrier cream. Their poops at first are really sticky. Don't forget your charger for phone/other electronics (this is something I need to remind myself as I'll need my phone for my relaxation music). Oh yeah about the crib mattress, I'd go ahead and and get it anyway but then again, baby can stay sleep in bassinet for awhile. I was going to say take a baby nail clipper, some are born with nails. But I dunno, I can't remember if the hospital provide that. Might as well throw in the mittens too just in case. I think the hospital should have some onsies too, just letting you know. You don't have to take the diapers with umbilical cord cut offs. You can always fold the front part of diaper down to expose it. And I'm sure the hospital will provide alcohol swabs to swab the cord too. Well that's all I can think of.
I can't think right at the moment. I had insomnia last night so I'm on ZERO sleep. And OH is still snoozing in bed, going on 9 hours of sleep. I want to kill him!
I can't think right at the moment. I had insomnia last night so I'm on ZERO sleep. And OH is still snoozing in bed, going on 9 hours of sleep. I want to kill him!
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Missjenn - you're sick too...wow lots of sick moms lately. Well, lots of sick.people in general. I'm not sure about the mole so I have no insight on that. And yep! It's getting close to the big day. Some of us are kinda right there. I hope you feel better soon!
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I just got done writing all my thank you notes. I vow to write in the cards of all my gifts I give from here on out.. "Please no thank you note.... My gift to you" my hand is killing me because I had over 75!! Now I have to print off return labels because there is NO way in hell I'm writing it 75 times!
That is insane Want!! OMG....I never even thought of thank-you notes for baby shower stuff! I just thanked everyone in person individually and then again by emails and such.
We just finished sending out all of our thank-you cards and pictures from the wedding!
We just finished sending out all of our thank-you cards and pictures from the wedding!
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Want - man I feel you. I had to thank over 100 people! 
And I haven't personal heard from mama. Hopefully, everything is fine with her. Think I'm gonna send her a pm. I am pretty sure she is busy with twins, life, and pumping milk because last she was here, she mentioned she was trying to pump as much as she could for one baby while the other was receiving donor milk, if I remember correctly.
Mama, if you lurking around, hope all is well with you! Hope your twins are doing fine and gaining weight.
Asf - 34 weeks. Gotmy appointment tmrw. I have exactly a month left until I reach 38 weeks, plus some days. I'm waiting for 38 because I had given birth to daughter at that week. Until then, more bouncing on my ball and more RLT. I'm interested in EPO but don't really know how to use it. Insert or typical? Ugh...I might not even use it anyway.
Yesterday, sil came by with her kids. She brought over 4 boxes and some bags of baby things and more baby boy clothes ranging from nb-4T. Some were her sons' but a lot were mostly new. SO cute. OH was overwhelmed by so much stuff. Think I've been nesting today. I cleared out baby boy's room, vacuumed, and rearranged everything by myself. Still more to do but I'm now too tired. I'll have to save the rest for tomorrow.
Missjenn - have your been feeling any different? Any signs? Sorry if that annoys you, I'm sure you're so done being pregnant and the last thing your wanna hear is people asking that lol. Well, least you're on leave now! All you gotta do is take it easy and prepare for that day.
And I haven't personal heard from mama. Hopefully, everything is fine with her. Think I'm gonna send her a pm. I am pretty sure she is busy with twins, life, and pumping milk because last she was here, she mentioned she was trying to pump as much as she could for one baby while the other was receiving donor milk, if I remember correctly.
Mama, if you lurking around, hope all is well with you! Hope your twins are doing fine and gaining weight.
Asf - 34 weeks. Gotmy appointment tmrw. I have exactly a month left until I reach 38 weeks, plus some days. I'm waiting for 38 because I had given birth to daughter at that week. Until then, more bouncing on my ball and more RLT. I'm interested in EPO but don't really know how to use it. Insert or typical? Ugh...I might not even use it anyway.
Yesterday, sil came by with her kids. She brought over 4 boxes and some bags of baby things and more baby boy clothes ranging from nb-4T. Some were her sons' but a lot were mostly new. SO cute. OH was overwhelmed by so much stuff. Think I've been nesting today. I cleared out baby boy's room, vacuumed, and rearranged everything by myself. Still more to do but I'm now too tired. I'll have to save the rest for tomorrow.
Missjenn - have your been feeling any different? Any signs? Sorry if that annoys you, I'm sure you're so done being pregnant and the last thing your wanna hear is people asking that lol. Well, least you're on leave now! All you gotta do is take it easy and prepare for that day.
Want - man I feel you. I had to thank over 100 people!
And I haven't personal heard from mama. Hopefully, everything is fine with her. Think I'm gonna send her a pm. I am pretty sure she is busy with twins, life, and pumping milk because last she was here, she mentioned she was trying to pump as much as she could for one baby while the other was receiving donor milk, if I remember correctly.
Mama, if you lurking around, hope all is well with you! Hope your twins are doing fine and gaining weight.
Asf - 34 weeks. Gotmy appointment tmrw. I have exactly a month left until I reach 38 weeks, plus some days. I'm waiting for 38 because I had given birth to daughter at that week. Until then, more bouncing on my ball and more RLT. I'm interested in EPO but don't really know how to use it. Insert or typical? Ugh...I might not even use it anyway.
Yesterday, sil came by with her kids. She brought over 4 boxes and some bags of baby things and more baby boy clothes ranging from nb-4T. Some were her sons' but a lot were mostly new. SO cute. OH was overwhelmed by so much stuff. Think I've been nesting today. I cleared out baby boy's room, vacuumed, and rearranged everything by myself. Still more to do but I'm now too tired. I'll have to save the rest for tomorrow.
Missjenn - have your been feeling any different? Any signs? Sorry if that annoys you, I'm sure you're so done being pregnant and the last thing your wanna hear is people asking that lol. Well, least you're on leave now! All you gotta do is take it easy and prepare for that day.
Right, I'm sure she is super busy with those two little ones...im sure everything is fine but do hope to hear from her soon!
People are still offering hand me downs but have to decline now...we have absolutely no space for anymore things!!! omg!
I havent done much in regards to nesting lately....not really since I did the babies room and all that stuff.
As for signs...omg that does not annoy me at all....I actually love talking about it in case I miss something....hmmm....still have tons and tons of pressure...like he is down there trying to get out all the time.....today I had an increase in green/yellow longer stretchy mucus (tmi) but I am thinking that might have something to do with the flu too. I do not look like I dropped at all! Does everyone even get that....the droppage? Oh, i have that colostrum stuff now....one of the nurses showed me how to check and it comes out when I hand pump...so to speak...not much....but enough to know it is there!
I am so ready....omg....I'm so glad that I am on maternity leave next week....but now I will spend all my time waiting haha....we had sex this morning...went for the daily 3.5km walk...hmmm....what else can we do to speed this up! I'm sure my husband is going to get sick from me...I got it from his daughter...so it will go through the house. I guess it's better now than after birth....
As for your husband sleeping in and you having insomnia....that sucks
Is it because you are uncomfortable sleeping now? I am totally uncomfortable and have to switch positions 15 times a night probably...and 4-5 trips to bathroom.
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Missjenn - aw man I am having those greenish discharge too but it's creamy. Good point, might be because I still have a cold. As for the drop, dunno if all do but so far, all these articles mention "by so and so week, a # of women may experience intense pressure indicating baby has dropped, while others will drop a few days or hours before labor starts..." So, I guess it's different for every woman. I think had already dropped because this pressure is intense, alright. It might be for me because this is my second in less than 2 years. You know, I have been trying to squeeze my nipples to see if colostrum comes out but nothing. Oh well. ... Omg I am too scared to have sex! Because I feel like hes so low that he would hurt mewithout going all in even. Eek...I can't imagine sex...and yeah, I've been super super uncomfy lately. I counted last night, I got up to be 13 times. By 5 am, I didn't know what to do with myself and had thought about making pancakes.lol
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I am so sorry about your insomnia. I feel you about getting pissed that your OH is still sleeping and you can't get any sleep! That sucks. When i wake up at like 5 am on the weekend and see DH sleeping, I want to punch him! Wake up you jerk! I'm the one that needs to be sleeping!
I've been starting to get serious pressure too, especially when I got for my walks or waddles. I feel like I need a band around the lower part of my abdomen to hold my gut in our everything is just going to come out my vag.
Missjenn: not sure of anything else that would help... Pretty much everything is a old wives tale anyway... So people swear by castor oil....(I think)... That sounds horrid to me!
I've been starting to get serious pressure too, especially when I got for my walks or waddles. I feel like I need a band around the lower part of my abdomen to hold my gut in our everything is just going to come out my vag.
Missjenn: not sure of anything else that would help... Pretty much everything is a old wives tale anyway... So people swear by castor oil....(I think)... That sounds horrid to me!
