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Madrone: I have developed new freckles on me in weird spots too, like my feet. I wear sandles most of the time in the summer and I've never freckled on my feet before, but now this summer there are patches of freckles on the tops of my feet. Hmmm...

Dodo and Magemom: I too am much hairier...or at least I was last time I was pregnant, but I was too afraid to put anything sharp or hot down there where I couldn't see! So after baby was born I went and bought a cheap electric beard trimmer just for that area. I've used it pretty regularly since. I use one of the attachments so that I feel comfortable doing it "blind" now that there is this huge basketball in my belly.

I have reached a new point in this pregnancy. I feel like doing nothing besides sitting down with feet propped and drinking ice water. Oh yeah, and getting up to pee every 30 minutes. But I really don't feel like doing that...it just has to be done. This weekend dh and his parents came over and worked in our yard. There are a few things that have been needing to get done ever since we bought the house. They were out working in the yard ALL DAY. I went out brought pitchers of ice water, gatorade and moral support but most of the time i stayed inside with Ben. Even he went outside more than me and I was exhausted and had to double my water intake because just being outthere visiting made me hot and sweaty. South Mississippi is just no picnic for a pregnant lady in July. With the heat index factor it was close to 100! That is just tootoo hot for me.

Everyone take care and good luck with stubborn and tricky ob's.

Christine
post #142 of 149
Hi everyone!

glad to see everybody is doing well

Lena, it must be so frustrating for you with this is it/ is it not slow early labor. Hang in there, you will have your new baby soon! Keeping my fingers crossed that you have a nice, quick, easy labor once it does get going.

Re: nursing bras. I agree, you should wait before stocking up. I have two bravado bras, i like them b/c the sizes overlap so they accomodate fluctuating sizes. They are pretty comfy except for the band rolling up issue. I am on the hunt for a really comfy bra to sleep in. Maybe just a sports bra would be my best bet?

mommycaroline: such a cute pic! The other day my ds asked if there was a baby in his belly, too!

madrone: I made an asian-style carrier from that pattern, too. We changed a few minor things but it turned out really well. Did a camo print fabric so dh will wear it. He's pretty comfy carrying my 30lb. two-year-old!

katje: glad you are feeling better! I'm so ready to find out who this baby is, too! My gut says girl for me. Were you right about your other kids?

I hadn't really thought about the school cut-off date, yet. I think its late Sept. here. We are most likely going to homeschool as well. I know for my ds it is the best way to go.

Well, we are filling up the family-size inflatable pool on the deck, finally! Can't wait to hop in there, its been sooooo hot lately. Ds is going to be super excited when he gets up from his nap! Have a great day everyone!
post #143 of 149
Katje - I agree on the hair thing - actually mine is starting to fall out some now. But after the baby comes it comes out by the handful and looks really stringy. Thank goodness I have less on my legs because shaving is becoming troublesome - more because I can't figure out my balance with this body. Still feeling off myself. Mine is waking me up during the night. MW said that is norm to have a big surge when the estrogen drops but this is just hanging on.

Bras - Leading Lady has a fantastic cross-over sleep bra in a variety of colors! I love it. Have 4 myself. I always wear a bra - I am struggling with being 28 and starting to sag so much. I am currently an F cup. Often they say you can buy a bra at 38 weeks and that is pretty indicative of pp. But, if you by nursing bras - get them in the am when your supply is its greatest. Also, I kind of agree on waiting. You can get inexpensive ones at motherhood for the time being and then invest more later. I regulate pretty quickly. The snap in the middle ones are almost impossible to find anymore - manufacturers don't like them because when people buy the wrong size they pop open all the time and complain. Kind of a bummer because I hate the hooks. But, I forget to do the bra up or get distracted by a MOMMY anyway.
post #144 of 149
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Originally Posted by Jillybean
Well, we are filling up the family-size inflatable pool on the deck, finally! Can't wait to hop in there, its been sooooo hot lately. Ds is going to be super excited when he gets up from his nap! Have a great day everyone!
Sounds like fun !! What time should I be there ?
post #145 of 149
Is anyone else slightly scared that they are having MORE babies than they expect ? (i.e. twins when you expect only one - U/S shows only one, midwives only hear 1 heartbeat, etc)
post #146 of 149
Liza, you just stop that RIGHT NOW! Yikes!

As for bras, I'm a major supporter (or, perhaps I'm majorly supported by...) Decent Exposures. http://www.decentexposures.com They're really comfy, sports bra styled that are custom made per your request. I have three, and I will probably never wear another bra again. They put a loop in the middle (which I highly recommend asking them to tack down so it doesn't move from side to side) which prevents the uni-boob look, and they are very stretchy and resilient, so I don't even have nursing flaps put in, just slide it under my breast. And, I have ample breasts, so that says a lot about the quality. I think a lesser bra would stretch out quickly and become useless after being tugged and stretched to go under your breast as many times a day as I nurse.

They come in 100% cotton, lined or unlined (lined has more support, so that's what I order) and are so much a part of me, that I forget I'm wearing it half the time. Never had a plugged duct or problem since I've had them. Also, if you order the wrong size, or if your breast size changes as you nurse, they will adjust them FOR FREE for the first year. I'm not even sure you have to pay for the shipping. Well worth it!

Thanks everyone for the sweet comments about our photo. I've been envisioning this in my mind for a couple of weeks now, since Bonnie is always popping out her belly. It just turned out so nicely at the beach, and was actually quite spontaneous. I'm so glad to have such a nice way to remember the way we are anticipating this little one.

Have a good night, everybody!
post #147 of 149
Lizabear!!! NO NONONO

Holy cow, I would flip my lid.

Granted, I've had like a dozen u/s and none have shown anything other than one very girlie girl.

Holy cow, NOOOOOOOO
post #148 of 149
Dear Liza-BITE your tongue!! Let's hope there are no hidden babies!!

How's everyone doing? I feel bad b/c I've had no time to check in. DS got back tonight safe and sound. DS was so excited. 4 days away is HUGE to him. And me, too.

I'm feeling so achey and can hardly move anymore. Hard when it's 90 degrees out. Took the trash out tonight and told DH I felt like a weeble (do you guys remember weebles?). My legs don't really want to carry me anywhere-I can easily feel like I'm going to fall backwards when I want to move FORWARD! Ahhh, the joys of late pregnancy in the height of the summer.

I won't be able to respond to you all, I know... Just know that I'm thinking of all of us tonight as we head down the home stretch. I can't really believe it. I look at my belly and think: I have to get this babe OUTTA there somehow!! Obviously, after having one already it's not such a mystery. But my bod and belly are so big at this point I just keep feeling sorry for my vagina! :

Still soooo emotional and very, very low patience. Hoping this gets better with some positive self-talk and some rest....

Sleep well, ladies. And hopefully I'll be able to check in with all of the posts and read more thoroughly one of these nights I'm not so tired...
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