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[chocolatechip]

Originally Posted by spughy 

All I did was take an old one-piece suit (that I had been wearing up to a few weeks ago - it's an old one of my mom's that was too big on me normally) and I opened up the side seams and inserted an oval of lycra on each side.  It doesn't look particularly awesome but it allows my belly to poke out and does the trick.  Took me less than an hour, total.  I didn't bother serging the seams, I don't think it'll fray or come apart in the short span I'll be using it.

I have a maternity swimsuit top from my cousin that should still fit (I haven't worn it since early second trimester, but it was big then!), but the question is if I have any bottoms... I have noticed that I am far more inclined to pull my looser/older underwear out of the drawer these days!

Originally Posted by LightForest 

scruffy and chocolatechip, it's not just a FTM thing! seeing these baby pics coming in makes me so excited, in a freaked out, "OMG in the very near future i'm going to finally meet this new family member who will change my life forever" kind of way.

i got to hold a tiny new baby at my prenatal appointment last Thursday, and the same feeling came sweeping over me then. like, DANG, this is about to be FOR REAL!! yipes!

Oh, I'm glad to hear it's a feeling a lot of people get! I guess no matter what number it is, the baby is *still* going to change your life again.  The most recent babies in my mamas group are now 2-3 months old, and don't seem quite so little any more. But when I do get to hold them, it makes me all that much more excited to meet my own!

Speaking of having babies, I just checked our DDC main page, and we supposedly have 203 members. I know it's a much smaller number that posts here regularly, but still, I think it's probably going to feel like there are babies coming all the time for the next 5-6 weeks!!!

[chocolatechip]

Oh! And I had my baby shower on Saturday! My friend who threw it picked a Dr. Seuss theme, which was totally adorable. I study fish as part of my archaeology work, and she found a "One fish, two fish, red fish, new fish" design.  I think we had about 16 people, plus 4 toddlers and 2 babies, so it was loud and boisterous and fun. We only lost one kid for awhile, and she was eventually found having made her way all the way upstairs and into the CD collection! She was actually not causing destruction, just waving things around, and we were all glad she was okay!

The food was tasty, and the gifts ranged from awesomely practical to awesomely cute, so all in all, it was a totally successful, wonderful time. And speaking of food, if any of you aren't watching your sugar, you should try this: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/02/salted-caramel-brownies/

They were delicious (and we actually cut the sugar in the brownies down to 3/4 of what the recipe asked for, and they were still plenty sweet enough for us).

[spughy]

That sounds like a fun shower, chocolatechip!  "We only lost one kid..." is a phrase that typically means everyone had a good time.

My swimsuit alterations held up in the pool this morning and it felt SO GOOD.  Last night was horrible - around dinner time I had awful stabby pains all over my abdomen - I don't know what that was about but I just laid on the couch for a bit and they went away - but everything still felt kind of *wrong*.  I went to bed and didn't sleep - kept having BH contractions and some that felt a bit more real, but nothing that got more intense or regular or anything.  This morning my lower abdomen is still pretty sore (although it felt totally fine in the swimming pool) and I wonder if the baby had a really sudden growth spurt or dropped a bit.  I told DH something different was happening and it immediately lit a fire under his pants - he's getting a cell phone sorted out today and borrowing a bucket seat for the hospital from a friend (they might have issues with our technically expired Britax, so we're just going to dodge that by borrowing a bucket).  I started putting together my hospital bag.  In retrospect though, I might have just strained some muscles when I was changing the bed linens yesterday - our foam mattress is VERY heavy and awkward and I probably should have waited for DH to come home to do that.

But I too am reeeally looking forward to having a baby to snuggle!  I miss baby snuggles - I haven't been able to work since my first trimester so I haven't had any in SO long!  Out you come, baby, mama needs cuddles...

[scruffy too]

Sounds like a nice shower, C.Chip - a Dr. Seuss theme sounds pretty good as far as themes go!!  The curtain fabric in my nursey is Dr. Seuss, but you can't really tell - it's just black with colourful loopsided circles.

Spughy - hope you feel a bit better soon.  Maybe another dip in the pool will help?  Nice silver lining that DH got moving on your last minute things

[rachelalle]

 Jodie and Melany, thanks for sharing your beautiful baby's pictures.

[cabbitdancer]

That sounds like a great baby shower, chocolate chip. :D

Hope you get the pains figured out and squared away, spughy.

I started my day out so well. I got some really nice one-on-one time with my husband, last night, that I hadn't realized how much I'd missed. I woke up rested and refreshed, and still managed to take about a two hour nap before my chiro appointment, this morning. I felt really loose and comfortable while grocery shopping today and got things done in "record" time. And a friend took me out for bento boxes for lunch. It was great! And then I went and wrenched everything in my pelvic region when I slipped on some unseen ice while walking the short distance from where I park my car to avoid the car line and my daughter's school. Boooo!

Today is a good day, though, in terms of how I'm feeling about things, and that's a good thing, so I shall endeavor to focus on that. It's hard to believe how quickly things are sneaking up on me. My mom will be here on Thursday. I have a tea party shower on Sunday. And the baby should be here within the next five weeks. Yikes!

[sunshinelove]

That sounds like it was a really fun baby shower, chocolatechip!! I love the theme!

Not much to report over here, just getting more and more ready for this little guy to arrive. I need to buy a few things on amazon and visualize how the birth will go. When i try to picture it, i often come up blank and i think thats because i havent felt fully ready. I'm almost there so its time to get into the mental and emotional space of birthing.

[GranolaMama09]

Is anyone just being an unbearable twat?  I'm so miserable that my ability to be nice is pretty much non existent and my DD (though I love her dearly) is acting out and driving me batty.  I feel like the worst Mom ever and the worst partner ever.

[SlimP]

ChocolateChip, your baby shower sounds cool, that's a lot of guests and fun. Glad you found that lost girl Two of my friends are gonna throw me a little birth blessing on Saturday, just 5-6 ladies to wish me well. I'm touched they want to and pleased to escape for a real-life chat about the imminent labour.

Spughy, sounds like you overdid it! I got shooting pains down my leg this evening after a hard day of chores, sciatica I guess. Worse though, if you stretch your abdomen.

Cabbit, ouch, I hope your looseness means a faster recovery from that wrench.

Granola, i feel at my worst with DS, who seems to be acting out a lot recently but I think it must be my lower tolerance levels and tiredness to blame. It does induce huge feelings of guilt, which makes me grumpier.....vicious cycle. Soon however, we will be fully restored to our loveable huggable super Mom selves (I hope!)

Things feel like they are accelerating at the moment and no matter what I cut out, there still isn't enough hours in the day. I know baby will be fine without a couple of items if I don't get around to organising them but nesting mode has finally loaded........DH just scolded me for standing on one foot on the toilet cleaning a mouldy spot under the window blind, damn thing was bugging me every time I lay in the bath. Also cleared out 2 freezer sections today and washed kitchen floor on my hand and knees, all besides regular cooking and laundry chores. I'm making both myself and DH a bit nervous

[scruffy too]

Originally Posted by cabbitdancer 

 It was great! And then I went and wrenched everything in my pelvic region when I slipped on some unseen ice while walking the short distance from where I park my car to avoid the car line and my daughter's school. Boooo!

Oh NO!!  Wishing you a speedy recovery!!  That bites!

DP and I had some quality time last night - first time in about a week.  He's been working evenings and I've been on days, then he worked all weekend.  We've seriously only seen each other at breakfast all last week.  He came home around 8pm and we watched a movie together and snuggled.  Can't remember how long it's been for either of those things - but feels like forever.  It was nice and relaxing.  This week will be better - he's off and I'll be home in the evenings.  Maybe we'll even talk about names...

[spughy]

Granolamama, I think self-defining as an unbearable twat is actually a clear sign that you AREN'T one.  I mean, part of being an unbearable twat is an extreme degree of obliviousness to your own behaviour... so sorry, I think you just downgraded yourself to simply "cranky mama" which is perfectly okay and understandable.

I managed to complete my hospital bag today AND I even "walked" the dog (that is, I took her to a lake and tossed her ball into it until she got cold, then walked about 100 m, then threw her ball around on a field until she was dry enough to put in the car... she's 10, that's enough exercise, right?)  And I had coffee after my swim with one of my bestest friends whom I haven't seen in forever so that was nice.  And my hemorrhoids have not bothered me at all today so even though it's not quite 4 in the afternoon, I'm calling today a win.

[jodieanneanton]

chocolatechip- I am so glad the party went well and was overall awesome!  :D

Spughy- baby snuggles are the best!  I hope it happens as soon as you are ready!  :)  So glad the swimming felt so good to you.  It is so amazing how "heavy" it feels to get out of the pool.  After swimming, I would think, "This is how I walk around all day?!?! No wonder I am tired!!!"

[Meggsy]

Congratulations to Jodie!...I have never chatted with you, but your baby looks beautiful and awesome! 

A friend went to the plus size section of Target and bought a tankini that worked for her. I started swimming finally last week and it was wonderful. I started with an aquabics class that helped to stretch me out. It didn't feel like a huge workout IMO, but it loosened me up really nicely. The older ladies there were a riot, too! Then I stuck around and did some laps for 20 minutes. I heard that breast stroke is a nice position for the baby. Anyway, it was hard to get back onto dry land after it all, and I can;t wait to go back tomorrow! My own Old Navy swim suit is nothing to look at, but it at least let me experience that wonderful sensation of having no hips! :)

[jodieanneanton]

cabbit- I hope you didn't throw things too out of whack and that you feel better in the morning.  What is a bento box?

sunshine- he does smell delish.  I actually just gave him his first bath today b/c i didn't want to miss out on that just birthed smell. He still smells wonderful, but in more of a johnson and johnson kind of way....

scruffy- glad u and hubby caught up on some quality time!

Slim P -I have heard rumors about what scrubbing a kitchen floor can bring on!!!!  I hope it's true for u!  The nesting sounds promising!  :)  

AFM- Doing well over here!  Enjoying baby and feeling better than ever.  I haven't even had a hint of baby blues here!!!  The only time I cry is when I am too happy to keep it in.  This is such a relief because i have a history of baby blues AND struggled with PPD in a big way after my first.  

Everyone-  I hope y'all are feeling well!

[GranolaMama09]

Originally Posted by spughy 

Granolamama, I think self-defining as an unbearable twat is actually a clear sign that you AREN'T one.  I mean, part of being an unbearable twat is an extreme degree of obliviousness to your own behaviour... so sorry, I think you just downgraded yourself to simply "cranky mama" which is perfectly okay and understandable.

I managed to complete my hospital bag today AND I even "walked" the dog (that is, I took her to a lake and tossed her ball into it until she got cold, then walked about 100 m, then threw her ball around on a field until she was dry enough to put in the car... she's 10, that's enough exercise, right?)  And I had coffee after my swim with one of my bestest friends whom I haven't seen in forever so that was nice.  And my hemorrhoids have not bothered me at all today so even though it's not quite 4 in the afternoon, I'm calling today a win.

You have no idea how hard that made me laugh.  Seriously.  Uncontrollable giggles for a several minutes. 
For a 10 year old dog that's plenty of excercise - totally a win!

[GranolaMama09]

SlimP - I hope so.  Between DD, DP, and DSS I'm just so DONE.  I'm trying to be patient and everything but quite frankly, I'm just spent.  Tomorrow's another day though, right?  I hope you're able to get your projects finished.  DP yelled at me the other day for moving around furniture by myself.  I've still got a to do list a mile long and no energy to go with the need to get it done!

Scruffy - I know what you mean about the lack of snuggles.  I'm trying desperately to get DD down for the night so maybe I can get a shower before DP gets home from class.  Here's to hoping he'll want to snuggle on the couch and watch a movie with me and then go straight to bed.  (Yeah right.)  GL on the names!

Jodie - I'm happy to hear to baby blues!  It gives me hope.  I can't wait to snuggle my little man!!!

[Chapsie]

I love this time of pregnancy, working in a nursery.  We had a few 35 and 36 weekers in the regular nursery the other day, and it was so cool to think "my baby in my belly is bigger than this one!" It blows my mind how something that size can fit in my body!

Working really hard to try and finish our home renovations before the birth!  Feeling tons of BH all the time now, and hoping that baby waits until the due date before her arrival, just so we can get things done!  It is really amazing to me that no matter what, my baby will be here sometime in the next month!  EEK!  That blows my mind!  haha.  

[buko]

IKR?  Even if I go to 43 weeks by LMP, that's only 3 weeks away-- so chances are verrrrry slim I won't have a baby in my arms 3 weeks from now.  2 weeks from now, I have like, what?  An 85% chance of having a babe in arms?

I'm going to be a mom.  Eeek!

[scruffy too]

Originally Posted by buko 

IKR?  Even if I go to 43 weeks by LMP, that's only 3 weeks away-- so chances are verrrrry slim I won't have a baby in my arms 3 weeks from now.  2 weeks from now, I have like, what?  An 85% chance of having a babe in arms?

I'm going to be a mom.  Eeek!

I know!! Eeek!!  Crazy exciting, in a completely life changing way!!

[babytoes]

It's 1am here... Ugh. I can't sleep, and it's really annoying. This is the first time I've been up like this, my normal insomnia wakes me up at 4-5am and keeps me up, so this is new for me. And I am not liking it one bit! On the flip side, I've had a couple dreams about the 26th and I just realized it's a full moon out there... Hmmmm. I feel very restless, although nothing indicates labor is looming over me. I mean, I am having BH, but they're normal and just whatever, not painful or even in a pattern. In reality, I feel like I may be pregnant for another week, and that's what I wanted anyway. I want a March baby, not that there's anything wrong with Feb, I just want her to come in my birth month (the 10th), that's all. Nothing too selfish! 

It's funny though because I say that, and then I also feel that I want to see her, and cuddle with her so badly that I want to go into labor NOW!! But, she will come when she wants to, not when anyone else wants her to. But Buko, you got it right, in a few weeks a bunch of us will have our babies in our arms! Yay!!

Edited for typos...

Edited by babytoes - 2/26/13 at 6:30am