~a week of wiggles and waddles~ Aug 17-23 - Page 3

[Raene]

Originally Posted by Turquesa

Congrats to all of you who are "showing signs." I for one, am not. I was "due" on Monday, but nobody in DH's family knows that.

Still, I'm getting the question, "Any signs?" WTF??? If you want "signs," get a deck of tarot cards! : Or why not drive on the freeway and look at the billboards? (Sorry. Bad pun. )

I get the same thing. Or my dad said "what's the progress?" umm...nothing...heh. You're not the only one without signs. I don't have any contractions going on at all. No B-H, no nothing. And then I get all these comments like "You know, what really worked for...is..." castor oil, walking, etc. Do I look confused like I am needing assistance? Thanks, I don't need advice. Arg.

[Spring Sun]

Just an interesting link since I am lying in bed not having a baby at the moment:
http://www.astrology.com/allaboutyou.../leovirgo.html

[sky_and_lavender]

Thanks for the fun link, Spring Sun! And, very exciting news, texaspeach. Turquesa and Raene, I'm right there with you two. No signs...

Speaking of astrology and calendars, I am a virgo who was born during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, introspection, purification and charity in Islam. (I didn't know that until the day before yesterday--wasn't born in a Muslim community!) It's Ramadan now, and it looks like my child will also be a virgo born during Ramadan. (Islam follows a lunar calendar, so it cycles around our Gregorian calendar and is not always in August/September.)

I'm struggling a lot with the PUPPP rash. Hypnosis does help, and going to a movie today was a great distraction, but the rash is spreading and for the first time I am struggling not to scratch the hives/welts. I'm trying not to feel sorry for myself. This is the first time I feel that it would be better if I have the baby sooner rather than later.

[Turquesa]

Originally Posted by Spring Sun

Just an interesting link since I am lying in bed not having a baby at the moment:
http://www.astrology.com/allaboutyou.../leovirgo.html

Awesome! My mom sent me an encouraging email telling me to look at the bright side of going post-date--a Virgo kid will keep a tidy room.

[Jadzia]

I am happy I made it to Virgo! My 5yo son is a Leo and he loves to be the center of attention. I was kind of worried about managing two Leos!

So I made it to my goal of August 23rd. I am due on Tuesday, but I feel like she can come any day now. I am finally ready for her!

On Thursday I was 2cm dilated and 50% effaced. No other real signs - just some stronger BH contractions and cramps that go away. Oh, I have been going to the bathroom (#2) more in the last day and I seem to recall that was a sign before DS came!