Posts by JNajla

Had my US visit yesterday.  Baby is still posterior breech at 32 weeks 4 days.  They estimated his weight at 5 lbs 12 oz and based upon measurements at 35 weeks 4 days.  (I know that can be off).  They said that it...

Oh my goodness, I am so very sorry for your loss!  I can't even imagine what you must be going through.  I will send energy your way.  I wish that I could give you a hug right now.  You and your family will be in my...

I've been short/ irritable with coworkers the past week or so. I think maybe because I'm tired... work all day and then neurotic nesting at night. Lol

Quote: My belly is ready my house is not   I'll second that one!  I have 4 rooms that are half painted, and furniture with tarps and painting supplies everywhere....  DH thinks that I've gone on 'nesting...

52 days for me!  It's going by quickly....

I'm going with selective vaccination.  Since our baby is going to be in daycare, I'm going to go with the HIB and pneumococcal vaccines (protects against types of meningitis and ear infections).  I think that we're going to...

Thanks womenswisdom!  I was worried about tearing or the need to have an episiotomy or something like that.  I found a doula that is familiar with aromatherapy and massage therapy so I'm hoping that will make a huge...

Thank you Bumkinsmom!!  Seems like I didn't start showing until 19 weeks and then all of a sudden baby hit a growth spurt or two or three....  lol.  I'm up almost 40 lbs- hoping to keep it at 45 max by delivery......

Mentally prepared for the possibility of a big baby- I plan on doing it without medications, so I decided to hire a doula in case I'm having a lot of pain or a long labor.

Yes, I agree. I'm certainly not going to change my birth plan at this point- I think it's for peice of mind too. I just want to feel prepared. I've only gained .5 the past 2 weeks so I feel like that is slowing down some.