Sticking Together Until We Are In Diapers Ourselves!

[aidensmommy1]

FX to that. It's like waiting for my + hpt but this time i have no control whatsoever...

LOL! It really is! The end of my pregnancy with Aiden was the worst! (but I also had a PERFECT pregnancy w/ him!) The last 6 weeks couldn't have gone by any slower! And then my bff who was due 2 1/2 wks AFTER me gave birth 5 days before and I actually cried out of jealousy because Aiden didn't come yet! The last week was DEF an intense waiting game! Aiden was also a couple days late so that didn't help my patience any!

 

[aidensmommy1]

2 more days until we hear our LO's heartbeat!!! I cannot wait! I'm going to TRY & pick up the sound with my phone so I can let u ladies hear but we'll see how well my phone picks it up. I'm so scared that I will be extremely sick at u/s time. I can't deal with car rides when I'm feeling the way I have been so I'm praying I feel ok! If not, ill just bring a bucket and blanket and sleep in the backseat on the way there, lol. Thats right, I have MS plans in motion!

 

[mdscpa]

Almost forgot about your appointment Mary.... FX you record it. It's really good to have something you can keep and try to listen to whenever you want... Oh, and don't forget to get pictures of your bubble(s) again... Beg if you must....

 

[aidensmommy1]

Lol, I will DEF be getting pics! They give them without a question at my clinic so thats a good thing My actual RE is performing this U/S as well & I feel much more comfortable with him. We built a really good relationship with him & our nurse. They will always be in our hearts But yea, last time they gave us a copy for me, Nahum, and Aiden so I know ill get at least that again this time. I'm going to ask him to write a little note for Aiden on his copy. He'd love that

 

[Twinsie]

Daphne and Pam I can't contain my excitement for you both!!!! I keep updating DH about you girls and he's starting to know you by name now lol. Daphne I hope Adam comes in the next day or two!! My guess was Thursday but I'll be wrong for the sake of you not having to wait longer!

Pam- I reeeeeally hope you don't have back labor! Enjoy your nap!

Mary- i feel so bad that you're so sick! I had nausea but I was able to make it go away with things, I hope you find something that works! Are you eating small meals every two hours?

Michelle- I'm so hopeful for you and feel emotional waiting for your numbers! I pray you /we get good news today!!!

 

[aidensmommy1]

Thank u Jamie. And yes, I even sleep with saltines next to my bed to munch on whenever I feel I need something. Lol. I just can't shake this feeling! Thankfully fluids have been staying down and MOST of what I eat does too (KNOCK ON WOOD!) I just want my strong appetite back like I had at the very beginning of this pregnancy! It'll happen soon, hopefully! Its like I feel hungry but at the same time, I feel like I'm going to barf when I think of food! This has def been a rough week!

 

[MamaBunny2]

OK there is just like NO way I can catch up with everyone specifically but going to try from memory as best I can. TEN PAGES I went through. It's never easy taking a few days off BnB then catching up

But Daphne omigoodness the suspense I had reading through your contraction posts! Adam is coming VERY SOON

Pamela the nursery is absolutely amazing! That crib is beautiful and so special!

Good luck at your appointment today Michelle, not that you need it Can't wait for an update!

Excited for yours as well Mary! Hoping you can get something to show us!

Cheryl you sound like me over the weekend with the top. I put on a sports bra for underneath my tank top so I could go edge the lawn and holy boob explosion! My nipples were bulging out of the top Def a "perk" of pregnancy Maybe-Sawyer is an active guy... love the belly wave!

Welcome to third tri Dani! And nearly halfway Jamie!

Jess you are just like me, always busy! Your mom sounds like she's in perfect condition to watch little ones right now Good thing your sister made other arrangements! Luke sounds like he's really trying to make his way head down!

Love the candies Laura! Such a cute idea!

Kenna that furniture is adorable, I love it! Especially with the pink knobs.

AFM - OH shampooed the nursery carpet over the weekend, helped me install the remainder of the laminate in the downstairs closet area and finish the stairway detail.

He got the new recessed lighting installed and everything rewired properly on Friday so now we just have to patch, texture and paint the ceiling before tackling other little odds and ends down there. I did some painting and measuring. I feel like we could really be getting more done in two whole days and it's frustrating. Even more frustrating is how much more increasingly limited I'm becoming. I broke down last night and told OH I need help with everything around the house, it's just such an overwhelming mess I can't keep up with myself along with trying to do home reno things as well. We implemented a new chore chart for everyone, not just the kids, which divides everything up amongst everyone and should hopefully help keep the house tidy and under control... and I won't get overwhelmed.

20 days til our shower! I'm going to work on the banner this week hopefully.

A little action from Cameron yesterday morning...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T26L6p2FrmI

 

[Twinsie]

Jyllian- I'm SO Glad you talked to oh and will be getting more help now! Thank god! Sounds like a productive weekend!

Kenna- I looooooove the pink knobs, so cute and sweet touch!

Pam- forgot to mention I love your nursery too! The crib that was in the family is so special.

Out of curiosity, do any of you ladies beyond 20 weeks ever lay on your backs? I was reading that you are not supposed to after the 4th month and I'm there now so I guess I shouldn't be!? But it's still comfortable for me and sometimes my sides aren't! But obv I'll steer clear of my back if it's safer for the baby. Thoughts ??

 

[mdscpa]

Love your update Jyllian and a very productive weekend. Glad you got a talk with OH about the things that need to be done... FX he helps out and you finish everything before your shower... Oh, the soundtrack of Cameron's kick... He sure looks so happy in there.

Jamie - i've read about it too and i worried for a few weeks as i can't keep sleeping on my sides. My bedtime routine was to lay on my right side to avoid (minimize) heartburn and once i get my sleep few second before i totally close my eyes i flip to my left side as that is what they recommend. But of course i can't keep that position when asleep. I just always try to go back at it if i wake up in the middle of the night. It's hard but you'll get adjusted. Oh, i must add, even DH knows all your names and keep asking for any updates once in a while...

 

[MamaBunny2]

Jamie I usually always wind up on my back at some point during the night. I try not to purposely lay like that, however. I never feel lightheaded or anything when I do, but I try to avoid it just to be safer. I have been sleeping more often alongside my big body pillow. I position it between my legs and lay on my left side and seem to stay like that mostly. Or I lay on my right side and tuck the pillow under my back.

 

[mdscpa]

They're getting closer... The shortest intervals (green ones) were painful..

https://i57.tinypic.com/hsrf9g.jpg

 

[Jrepp]

Daphne - looking at your timings it looks like you are having prefab or contractions. From what I understand early labor contractions are a minute or less along and yours are 2 minutes or more each, coming still irratically. It's looking good though and I bet Adam is here by the end of the week.

Pam - your nursery is so cute! I love that you are using dhs crib and paintings on the wall. Take a break, you earned it.

Jyllian - I'm glad you finally talked to your oh and made a plan. I hope he sticks to it so you don't end up doing everything again. Oh, and my sister didn't make alternative arrangements.....the boys are at my parents and my mom is putting off taking her pain pills to watch them. I swear my siblings are the most inconsiderate people ever!

Jamie - I fall asleep on my left side and wake up flat on my back every single day. Your body will let you know what is ok. I have woken up a few times short of breath but I just roll over and go to bed. I've also been laying on my right side because it's comfiest.

Michelle - good luck at the dr today. Please update us asap!!

Mary - your scan is Wednesday right? Have you puked anymore or just nauseous?

Cheryl - I love the top but only for the back yard lol. The suit you chose looked great!

AFM: Luke got himself turned breech last night. Hurt like a b! He has since reverted to his transverse position but his head is now on my right instead of my left. I'll take the c-section if he would stay transverse because the pain in my pelvis was too much!! I don't know if I could handle him being head down for 7 weeks!

 

[Twinsie]

Wow stronger and more frequent contractions daphne! Def moving in the right direction!

Jess- I shook my head when I read about your sister still leaving her kids with your mom! That's so inconsiderate and I wish I could yell at your sister for you!!!

 

[Jrepp]

You and me both Jamie, you and me both. She only has the 1 year old right now I guess since the 4 year old is at preschool but my mom said she hasn't eaten today, she hasn't taken any of her pain meds and her foot has been bleeding. I am so incredibly angry! To top it off, it's 11 am and my husband is still sleeping.....so much for the anniversary that I wanted.

 

[MamaBunny2]

Oh Jess that's just awful and so unbelievable your sister did that... Wasn't she going to figure something else out? Such a shame.

Daphne these contraction posts are building up such suspense! Come on Adam! Soooooo exciting!!!

Since OH is off work today I would think he'd try to do a little something at home regarding "The List" and maybe hang up the nursery door, our closet doors or hang some drywall. I'm stopping home quick for my lunch break and giving him the benefit of the doubt for now but if nothing has been done by the time I finish my work day I'm gonna be livid

 

[WunnaBubba2]

Some of the photos that my sister took this weekend at 37 Weeks

https://i.imgur.com/lE8o9jim.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aqT8ALZl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Mg48SNVl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4rtToV4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cNlHZNe.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/LqvAjPNl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nDBcG5xl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/yLIKgKql.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ezR6nSY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uM0ws5vl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rC2GReUl.jpg

 

[froggyfrog]

I absolutely LOVE those pictures pam! You guys are so cute, and you can tell that ya'll are so in love!

 

[WunnaBubba2]

Thanks Chelsea

It was a bit of a crying sob story early in the day as DH didn't really want to do the photos. He thought they were corny/stupid and I was really upset Thought about just cancelling as he agreed to go but I didn't want him to do it if he didn't want to etc.

He insisted we go and made the best of it for me so I love him for that!!

Here is a link with all 26 photos I wanted to load https://imgur.com/a/uXS19/all
I could not get it to work earlier but Daphne (bless her) figured it out. So there might be some extra pics if anyone is interested.

 

[froggyfrog]

They are all so good, and that location is amazing! I have to force my dh into photos also! Maybe it's a guy thing. He says "why do we need pictures when I have the memories in my head" I'm glad he came to, and cooperated!

 

[Twinsie]

My DH hates being in pics too! He's such a private person I'm lucky he let me post that I'm pregnant in fb lol . Your pics are beautiful Pam. Your husband is cute, and I think the poses are funny and great!