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[MeredithA]

It is MAY!!!! 

Name: meredith

Weeks/Days along: 39 today

Appointments:had one yesterday to check baby's position again (this little guy really doesn't want to be head down and engaged. He prefers to slip in and out of awkward positions). He is head down, posterior, and not engaged which is actually a good sign because i don't want him to engage until he turns. I've been avoiding the chiro simply because I've never been to one before and the sound of DH just cracking his back when he stretches is like nails on a chalk board to me...but.... I think it is time especially after reading about Sarah's success with it. I will make an appointment for Friday because that is the earliest one I can get. Oh, and I'm 2.5-3 cm dilated. I figured if she was already checking the position, I might as well have her check my cervix because I certainly can't reach it!

Symptoms: nesty nesty!

Food: still drinking coconut la croix constantly and also nibbling on coconut cookie thins from trader joes as well. So, I guess coconut is my craving of the week! 

Exercise: walking. a little. like from the couch to the bathroom when I have to pee. 

Body changes and other milestones: new stretchmarks! RRRR! And of course a huge belly and thighs to go with them. 

Thoughts: I actually feel great!!! I bought a maternity bathing suit and went to the pool for the first time on Sunday. My other children were born in winter and I had never been swimming while pregnant and WOW it felt AMAZING. I have a decent amount of energy these days. I am feeling nesty and have the energy to get through one little project per day. Today I tackled the linen closet and got my blankets, sheets, and cloth diapers all organized.  I might miss this giant belly a little bit! It is strange but this last couple weeks has been the greatest as far as feeling energetic and good. As much as I'm enjoying these last few weeks - I am READY to meet my little baby boy!

Re: Pushing through the ring of fire -- I pushed (uncontrollably!) straight through and DS2 shot out into my husband's arms and I needed a few stitches. This time I am going to try and breathe him gently into the world...we'll see how that goes - ha!

Sarah - Sending you May 4th baby vibes! Friday would be an excellent day for you to have your sweet baby girl. 

onemore - I need a pedicure so bad! My feet look terrible. Fortunately I can't see them most of the time :-)

jynx, you've had to deal with so much this pregnancy. I can certainly see why you are just done!!! Wishing you a peaceful, quick, delivery...soon!!

[BubbleMa]

Originally Posted by rozziemama 

Why oh why can't I sleep??? It kills me that DS and DH are sleeping so well, and I am up half the night peeing (and hoisting myself out of bed like a big whale) and now up for good a 5:45 am.
Seven straight hours of peaceful, uninterrupted sleep plus a pedicure would make my life close to perfect right now.
I am being dramatic, but, also kind of serious.
Also I think I pulled a muscle or something in the arch of my right foot. It's hard to walk on it. Blrgh.
May 1!! Does anyone else feel oddly like me - like May snuck up on us even though we have been obsessing over this month for so long? I am going to try really hard to get into a good mood and be excited that it is May.
I also just remembered that these early-mid May babes are Taurus Babies. Not sure why I ever thought they would come out at any time other than what worked for them lol.

haha True!  DD1 is a Taurus.  She is incredibly persistent and logical.  It's impossible to argue with her, she always wins.  It's not the annoying arguing just to argue, she actually makes a good point!  lol  I've had to resort to saying, "Because I said so!" more times than I'd like to admit.   

Originally Posted by LuNaLu 

Name: Lauren

Weeks/Days along: 37 weeks, 5 days

Appointments: Home visit was yesterday and it went great!  Next appointment is a week from Thursday.

Symptoms: Still feeling great!  Losing a bit of weight from not being as hungry but since I already gained 46 pounds, not too concerned ;)

Food: Not as much room for it in my belly these days.

Exercise: Still walking a 5k a couple times a week.  The Mini Marathon is this Saturday.  Hoping to finish all 13.1 miles at under an 18:00 pace to avoid a ride on the Sag Wagon.  Can't wait!!

Body changes and other milestones: Nothing new going on.

Thoughts: I'm not feeling miserable at all which makes me think this pregnancy may go on even longer than my last (which went to 41w 6d) so I suppose I could end up with a June baby.  I'd really love a May one, though, because my mother's ring already has a sapphire and a ruby... an emerald would go great!
ETA:  I did start getting paranoid about the pregnancy going longer (and thus the baby maybe being bigger than the last, which was 9lbs 15oz) so I think I'm gonna hit the chiropractor this week despite not having any real issues with hip or pelvic pain this go 'round.

That's awesome!  I can't even make it up the stairs without huffing and puffing!

[shastalily]

Originally Posted by JynxGirl 

I could have written almost every single word of this!!!

Three nights in a row now, we've assumed this baby was coming. So now the policy is that no one will get excited unless my water breaks, the baby comes out or my contractions actually continue past 3am.

It is so exhausting!  I've had a few different sessions of regular contractions that last for hours but go nowhere.  And sometimes they are painful.  I don't know why I expected any different this time since that's what happened with my other pregnancies.  Guess I just forgot how wearing it is since it's been so long since my last baby.  I have to keep down-playing them to dh and after a few rounds of it I think he thinks they are never going to progress into baby producing contractions.  lol

[LuNaLu]

Originally Posted by BubbleMa 

That's awesome!  I can't even make it up the stairs without huffing and puffing!

LOL I can't either!! but the course is mostly flat so I think I'll be ok ;)

[LinnieThree]

Originally Posted by Onemoreontheway 

I am pretty sure this will probably be our last one. Just a feeling, nothing we have decided. Pretty sure this babe is a miracle in itself :)and this is the first pregnancy I haven't hated.

So, I am trying to really enjoy the feeling of her moving around because I know life is a long time compared to how brief these moments are. I never understood women who savored pregnancy (or even liked it) but I think I do now.

Its really been a very beautiful, healing experience for me and I thank you all for playing a part in it for me <3

 This made me tear up. I have always "liked" my pregnancies but I LOVED this one! I think that you ladies have played a part in that for me as well! I really have enjoyed getting to know you on this board and who knows, maybe we will meet up on the next board. I have a weird feeling that you aren't done...

Originally Posted by smilingsara 

I think I'm nested out. I did some serious cleaning not this past weekend but the one before it. Is that normal or am I going to get another burst still?!

 I am physically nested out (I have done the craziest nesting ever) BUT BUT BUT, my mind still wants to nest. When I wake up, I have all these grand plans to get everything done and then I hit the couch and I'm done for the day. Nesting is over for me!

Originally Posted by Astraia 

As for m'self:

My appetite is screwballed. I don't want anything even moderately good for me. I want poutin, sandwiches with lunch meat on thick, white, squishy bread (mmm, starch). Chocolate. Icecream. 'm indulging some of these (sandwiches, chocolate) but trying to avoid the other ones for now.

This kid is still moving around a LOT when I lay down. It makes it incredibly hard to sleep. Still no labour signs. I'm honestly feeling on the one hand super excited and READY for this baby to be born, but on the other hand totally not ready at all and sort of scared to death of... I don't know. Possibly labour, possibly just the not-knowing how things will go or adding a third baby or who knows what. Also my son and husband are both sick with some horrible snotty/deep chest congestion/headachy sort of cold, so I REALLY don't want this kid to come out while we're sick! I feel fine so far (knock on wood), but I'd like it long past. And I want to go to my daughter's piano recital. And my good friend who was going to come and take pictures for me is in the hospital and just had brain surgery to relieve pressure on her brain (!) and is going to be out of commission for a couple of weeks, if not more. I'd like to be able to help her out, too, if I can.

  First off- I want to eat all of those things too and I haven't really wanted to eat like that during this pregnancy but now I want to! The part I highlighted- I totally get what you are saying. Also like you, my kids are sick and I am terrified of getting sick and I don't want to bring a baby home into illness! Ahhhh.... life with three kids!

Originally Posted by Onemoreontheway 

I cursed at my husband this morning. LOL He forgave me cause I think he silently felt he deserved it He was in that half asleep and whining phase and he was griping about me signing up for Netflix dvd service. I figured since I didnt get the laptop than a couple months of having some quick comedies or cartoon shows to plug in the dvd while I am late night nursing might be good to have. It was $8. *rolls eyes* So silly of an argument.

Especially with the amount of money I spent on food...

I am so tired and uncomfy and so not wanting to do dishes that I went to the deli and the girls and I came back, crawled into my bed and stuffed our faces with sandwiches, burritos, strawberries, and  jojos. I even bought myself a pepsi. Yes, it was one of those days.

I took a bit of a nap (sumo wrestler in training) while the girls watched a show on me, and then we played hangman and I knit.

I only crawled out of bed to take a shower and now here I am. I think I will go clean or sew something as a gift for someone. Nothing breaks the funk like doing something kind for someone else.

 Netflix ROCKS! We spend $75 per month on stupid cable that we don't even watch so when we move this summer, we won't be getting cable again (mostly to better monitor what the kids are watching and because I don't like my daughter seeing ad's for women and beauty) and we will just keep our netflix. I think its the best for nursing because you can continue watching whatever you started the evening before or watch whole tv series (like currently I am all about rewatching Mad About You) that maybe you have always wanted to see. Also- you crawled into bed with the girls and stuffed your faces- I LOVE THAT!!!!! YAY!!!!

Originally Posted by Onemoreontheway 

Mlog- I want a pedicure too. You should totally treat yourself if you have never had one!

I put aside a few $$ in a postpartum fund because every pregnancy I get depressed cause we are broke as can be and being 2+ weeks late and broke is enough to make me a sobbing mess. I planned ahead this time!

I am seriously thinking if it hits that point where I am having an awful, awful day...I may spring for a pedicure somewhere out here in rural USA.

Surely there must be someone who clips the goats hoofs or something who will be willing to work on mine! lol

 I am laughing so hard at "clips the goats hoofs".

Originally Posted by rozziemama 

Why oh why can't I sleep??? It kills me that DS and DH are sleeping so well, and I am up half the night peeing (and hoisting myself out of bed like a big whale) and now up for good a 5:45 am.
Seven straight hours of peaceful, uninterrupted sleep plus a pedicure would make my life close to perfect right now.
I am being dramatic, but, also kind of serious.
Also I think I pulled a muscle or something in the arch of my right foot. It's hard to walk on it. Blrgh.
May 1!! Does anyone else feel oddly like me - like May snuck up on us even though we have been obsessing over this month for so long? I am going to try really hard to get into a good mood and be excited that it is May.
I also just remembered that these early-mid May babes are Taurus Babies. Not sure why I ever thought they would come out at any time other than what worked for them lol.

 I cannot sleep at all either and its making me VERY MAD! I dream of one good long sleep and now that I will have my baby tomorrow- I am two years away from that type of sleep. I guess I will sleep when I'm dead.

Originally Posted by JynxGirl 

I could have written almost every single word of this!!!

Three nights in a row now, we've assumed this baby was coming. So now the policy is that no one will get excited unless my water breaks, the baby comes out or my contractions actually continue past 3am.

 Thinking about you Jen! I will be so HAPPY when you finally have your LO in your arms. xo

[shastalily]

Oooo Linnie, I forgot your baby day is almost here.  You're having a RCS, right?  I hope it goes great tomorrow.  I can't wait to hear all about it and see some more cute baby pics on here.

We have Netflix too.  I'm having a hard time finding shows to watch on there lately though, but the kids use it all the time.  I need to find some more tv series to watch.  Anyone want to share their favorites?  Some of our favorites were "Lie to Me", "White Collar", "Merlin", "Burn Notice", and "The Office".  Linnie, I remember loving "Mad about You".  I will have to watch those again.

[LinnieThree]

Thank you Shastalily! Yes it's a RCS and its scheduled for 9:30 am tomorrow! I'm freaking out! I will post a little more later.

Our fave shows are Six Feet Under (not on netflix canada, I don't know about the states), LOST and Mad Men!

[Kamiro]

Linnie - I LOVED six feet under. Dont think I could handle it right now or postpartum though. lol

I woke up today and said "Hey Lindsay is having her baby today..or tomorrow..just how off is Canada time from us anyways?" and came to look. lol

So exciting!

Are you going to post a belly pic?

[BubbleMa]

Originally Posted by shastalily 

Oooo Linnie, I forgot your baby day is almost here.  You're having a RCS, right?  I hope it goes great tomorrow.  I can't wait to hear all about it and see some more cute baby pics on here.

We have Netflix too.  I'm having a hard time finding shows to watch on there lately though, but the kids use it all the time.  I need to find some more tv series to watch.  Anyone want to share their favorites?  Some of our favorites were "Lie to Me", "White Collar", "Merlin", "Burn Notice", and "The Office".  Linnie, I remember loving "Mad about You".  I will have to watch those again.

Originally Posted by LinnieThree 

Thank you Shastalily! Yes it's a RCS and its scheduled for 9:30 am tomorrow! I'm freaking out! I will post a little more later.

Our fave shows are Six Feet Under (not on netflix canada, I don't know about the states), LOST and Mad Men!

We have Netflix too, but only the streaming.  No DVDs. SFU isn't available on streaming.  :(  Weeds is a really good series.  I don't think it's complete though, I think they're missing the last season.  LOST is my favorite show ever, I have it all on DVD but it's also on streaming.  :)

I also like shows like Intervention, Hoarders, Swamp People, Top Gear, and Dirty Jobs.  Which they have all of those.

Oh, and they have some good "retro" shows too.  Like The Wonder Years, Cheers, and Family Ties.  :)

[JynxGirl]

OMG!!! I love Weeds! Such an awesome show! I was just thinking of the scene where Nancy is like 9 months pregnant and her BIL makes her crawl through the window of his car because the doors are welded shut!! Classic awesomeness.

[forestmushroom]

Tomorrow is my due date, but I kind of doubt it... I think it is going to be more near the 10th as I originally thought. So I am just not freaking out, and very mellow.  Although I stopped working today, so I feel kind of restless... there is tons to do, but I don't want to do it... like putting laundry away, sweeping... blah blah blah.

I actually feel very emotional, because my mom has been acting out and emailing my in-laws, my siblings, etc. about me, and sent me this "if we aren't going to be part of your family anymore tell us why" email last night. I kind of wrote back with 3 reasons (specific incidences where her behavior was waaay out of line and abusive/manipulative) and when she decided to be respectful and not violate my boundaries, I would be happy to have a more open relationship with her.  But I will not tolerate any abuse, guilt trips, or manipulation.  Period.

And now I feel bad for standing up for myself. I mean, I wasn't mean or anything in the email, I was just very matter of fact... and I am just tired of her need to constantly stir up drama.  I am 9 months pregnant!  Leave me alone. *sigh*

But I guess it has always been like this... whenever there is a big event she has to try to exert her "influence." Ugh. I am so glad that they are in another state, though! 

Anyway, I have the coconut craving, too!  I can't drink enough coconut water, coconut milk, shaved coconut with chocolate!  And freshly juiced pineapple.  OMG. so good. And raw almond butter. 

I don't really feel like having a baby right now... I just feel like crying and sleeping.
 

[LinnieThree]

Originally Posted by Onemoreontheway 

Linnie - I LOVED six feet under. Dont think I could handle it right now or postpartum though. lol

I woke up today and said "Hey Lindsay is having her baby today..or tomorrow..just how off is Canada time from us anyways?" and came to look. lol

So exciting!

Are you going to post a belly pic?

There is NO way I could watch SFU while pregnant- that show is intense!!

That made me burst out laughing!!!!!! Yes, tomorrow may 2 and Meredith is graciously going to make the announcement and post a pic for me as I won't have access to this site until I am home on the weekend.

For those of you who pray, please please please pray for God's peace to come over me. If you are not the praying type- I will take all the good vibes you can send! I will be VERY nervous all night and morning and leading into the c-section. Going into a section is pretty much horrible and I start to panic so I need to feel a sense of peace come over me. I haven't been worrying too much (I was a bawling mess going into section number 2) but I did have a full on panic attack two nights ago. It came out of the blue and all of the sudden I couldn't breathe and I was sobbing and just kept gasping for air. It was terrible. I have only experienced that one other time in my life. I am having a hard time looking at my two older kids and I tear up when I cuddle with them right now. I am trying not to show my worry but its getting very hard. DH works until midnight tonight so it's just the kids and I on the last night and that is bittersweet. I have a lot to do today to keep busy and I hope I get a little sleep tonight. My priest will be seeing me before the section early tomorrow morning and I hope his blessing helps to calm me down.

I am getting all the last minute phone calls and messages from friends and family. Its a weird RCS phenomenon- people like to talk to you "one last time" but there is this unspoken "just in case" tone to every message and its very "heavy". I hope that I sleep tonight. I hope that I can keep it together when I say bye to the kids tomorrow. I pray that I will get my private room at the hospital so DH can stay for the three days with me like we have planned. We are truly looking forward to our "alone" time with just the baby while the kids stay with my parents. I hope that the section happens on time tomorrow and is not delayed. I hope that I am ok without all the ice water I have been drinking all night long because tonight at midnight, I must stop all eating and drinking.

I look forward to reconnecting with you ladies in a couple of days. I hope to come home and read more birth stories. You have all contributed to making this pregnancy my best ever. I cannot thank you enough. I cannot wait until I am holding baby Benny in my hands tomorrow.

I will post a few last belly shots right now :)

God Bless

[rozziemama]

we will all be thinking of you tomorrow! so thrilled you get to meet your beautiful baby boy so soon. what time is the section scheduled for?

Originally Posted by LinnieThree 

For those of you who pray, please please please pray for God's peace to come over me. If you are not the praying type- I will take all the good vibes you can send! I will be VERY nervous all night and morning and leading into the c-section. Going into a section is pretty much horrible and I start to panic so I need to feel a sense of peace come over me. I haven't been worrying too much (I was a bawling mess going into section number 2) but I did have a full on panic attack two nights ago. It came out of the blue and all of the sudden I couldn't breathe and I was sobbing and just kept gasping for air. It was terrible. I have only experienced that one other time in my life. I am having a hard time looking at my two older kids and I tear up when I cuddle with them right now. I am trying not to show my worry but its getting very hard. DH works until midnight tonight so it's just the kids and I on the last night and that is bittersweet. I have a lot to do today to keep busy and I hope I get a little sleep tonight. My priest will be seeing me before the section early tomorrow morning and I hope his blessing helps to calm me down.

I am getting all the last minute phone calls and messages from friends and family. Its a weird RCS phenomenon- people like to talk to you "one last time" but there is this unspoken "just in case" tone to every message and its very "heavy". I hope that I sleep tonight. I hope that I can keep it together when I say bye to the kids tomorrow. I pray that I will get my private room at the hospital so DH can stay for the three days with me like we have planned. We are truly looking forward to our "alone" time with just the baby while the kids stay with my parents. I hope that the section happens on time tomorrow and is not delayed. I hope that I am ok without all the ice water I have been drinking all night long because tonight at midnight, I must stop all eating and drinking.

I look forward to reconnecting with you ladies in a couple of days. I hope to come home and read more birth stories. You have all contributed to making this pregnancy my best ever. I cannot thank you enough. I cannot wait until I am holding baby Benny in my hands tomorrow.

I will post a few last belly shots right now :)

God Bless

[Kamiro]

Originally Posted by LinnieThree 

There is NO way I could watch SFU while pregnant- that show is intense!!

That made me burst out laughing!!!!!! Yes, tomorrow may 2 and Meredith is graciously going to make the announcement and post a pic for me as I won't have access to this site until I am home on the weekend.

For those of you who pray, please please please pray for God's peace to come over me. If you are not the praying type- I will take all the good vibes you can send! I will be VERY nervous all night and morning and leading into the c-section. Going into a section is pretty much horrible and I start to panic so I need to feel a sense of peace come over me. I haven't been worrying too much (I was a bawling mess going into section number 2) but I did have a full on panic attack two nights ago. It came out of the blue and all of the sudden I couldn't breathe and I was sobbing and just kept gasping for air. It was terrible. I have only experienced that one other time in my life. I am having a hard time looking at my two older kids and I tear up when I cuddle with them right now. I am trying not to show my worry but its getting very hard. DH works until midnight tonight so it's just the kids and I on the last night and that is bittersweet. I have a lot to do today to keep busy and I hope I get a little sleep tonight. My priest will be seeing me before the section early tomorrow morning and I hope his blessing helps to calm me down.

I am getting all the last minute phone calls and messages from friends and family. Its a weird RCS phenomenon- people like to talk to you "one last time" but there is this unspoken "just in case" tone to every message and its very "heavy". I hope that I sleep tonight. I hope that I can keep it together when I say bye to the kids tomorrow. I pray that I will get my private room at the hospital so DH can stay for the three days with me like we have planned. We are truly looking forward to our "alone" time with just the baby while the kids stay with my parents. I hope that the section happens on time tomorrow and is not delayed. I hope that I am ok without all the ice water I have been drinking all night long because tonight at midnight, I must stop all eating and drinking.

I look forward to reconnecting with you ladies in a couple of days. I hope to come home and read more birth stories. You have all contributed to making this pregnancy my best ever. I cannot thank you enough. I cannot wait until I am holding baby Benny in my hands tomorrow.

I will post a few last belly shots right now :)

God Bless

lol I am glad that made you laugh. I thought "Wow everyone is going to think (know?) I am a dip now" but I figured it would make someone smile.

I will be praying for you all of His most perfect will and His comfort to be with you.

I do love the name Benny <3

[Kamiro]

Originally Posted by forestmushroom 

Tomorrow is my due date, but I kind of doubt it... I think it is going to be more near the 10th as I originally thought. So I am just not freaking out, and very mellow.  Although I stopped working today, so I feel kind of restless... there is tons to do, but I don't want to do it... like putting laundry away, sweeping... blah blah blah.

I actually feel very emotional, because my mom has been acting out and emailing my in-laws, my siblings, etc. about me, and sent me this "if we aren't going to be part of your family anymore tell us why" email last night. I kind of wrote back with 3 reasons (specific incidences where her behavior was waaay out of line and abusive/manipulative) and when she decided to be respectful and not violate my boundaries, I would be happy to have a more open relationship with her.  But I will not tolerate any abuse, guilt trips, or manipulation.  Period.

And now I feel bad for standing up for myself. I mean, I wasn't mean or anything in the email, I was just very matter of fact... and I am just tired of her need to constantly stir up drama.  I am 9 months pregnant!  Leave me alone. *sigh*

But I guess it has always been like this... whenever there is a big event she has to try to exert her "influence." Ugh. I am so glad that they are in another state, though! 

Anyway, I have the coconut craving, too!  I can't drink enough coconut water, coconut milk, shaved coconut with chocolate!  And freshly juiced pineapple.  OMG. so good. And raw almond butter. 

I don't really feel like having a baby right now... I just feel like crying and sleeping.
 

Sounds like you are gearing up for labor to me with all the emotions, FM. I have been having wild swings lately also.I am waiting for that big burst of crying cause I know its not too much longer when that happens.

Go do what I did yesterday - get snackies and climb into bed and watch a movie with your kids..or something equally lazy you want to do.

These emotions are kind of like pressure waves of the emotional sort. They ebb and flow.

[MLog]

Linnie - good luck!  I'm praying for you and your family!

[Astraia]

Linnie- praying for you here, too! And best wishes and positive energy as well, of course :)

Someone please tell me what ot make for dinner. Everything sounds blah. I have no ideas.

[Kamiro]

cream of broccoli soup and bread, Grace?

[cristeen]

Originally Posted by Astraia 

Someone please tell me what ot make for dinner. Everything sounds blah. I have no ideas.

I'm contemplating Thai, myself.  If I weren't afraid to go out of my house today, I'd go pick up some chicken at WF.  But I'm not going anywhere until the protests end and the copters go away.  Maybe I'll ask DH to pick some up on his way home.  Cause I'm thinking curry chicken over noodles sounds excellent.  Maybe even peanut chicken. 

Linnie - keeping you in my thoughts, my dear.  Do your best to keep yourself occupied tonight.  And honestly, I'd turn off the phone and change your VM to say you're keeping the peace today, so leave a message and you'll listen to them when you get home from the hospital. 

[Kamiro]

thai food. mmm sad panda here. I think its 80 miles to the nearest thai restaurant.