Updates!

[allgirls]

Time for updates...let's see how everyone is doing...feeling etc.

How far along are you now?

Any signs of labour getting close?

any appointments coming up soon?

Are you ready for baby?

For those of you have your babies...how's it going?

Anything you want to add?

[Mandalaia]

How far along are you now? 37 weeks 4 days

Any signs of labour getting close? I really have no idea lol. I get a lot of BH's and pressure. I'm losing some mucous plug, but no bloody show. I had DH check me last night and I am still only 1 cm dilated

any appointments coming up soon? I have a midwife appt on wednesday.

Are you ready for baby? YES!

For those of you have your babies...how's it going? N/A

[rosie_plus_one]

How far along are you now? 39w2d

Any signs of labour getting close? Last Wednesday I had some intense contractions and thought it might be impending, but nothing since. So disappointing!

any appointments coming up soon? I see the midwife on Thursday afternoon - baby due Saturday

Are you ready for baby? I waffle back and forth a lot between feeling very ready and suddenly getting spooked that I might have him that night and realizing all the stuff I want to do first. I'm ready to meet him and put a face to all these kicks and squirms, that's for sure.

[lovnbnhome]

How far along are you now? 37w4d (same as Mandalaia!!)

Any signs of labour getting close? no :

any appointments coming up soon? I have an appt on Friday...everything has been OK's already for the BC so we just wait...

Are you ready for baby? Mentally and physically yes. I don't know if my house is though

For those of you have your babies...how's it going? N/A

Anything you want to add? Nope, just that I am really ready. My aunt used to work with pg ladies all the time. I saw her on Sat and she said that it looked like I was about a week or so away....hmmmm I'm not holding my breath but I'll be really excited if she is right!!!! (I guess I did have something to add)

[onlyboys]

How far along are you now? 38 + 5 days? I think?

Any signs of labour getting close? Yes. Pressure and ctx off and on.

any appointments coming up soon? Tomorrow at 3:30.

Are you ready for baby? God, I have no idea. My house is a wreck, and we're redoing a bathroom and our kitchen.

For those of you have your babies...how's it going? N/A

Anything you want to add? I feel a bit labory tonight, but I really want it to hold off. I've got a bit of cleaning to do, as well as painting in the bathroom.

[phnx0221]

How far along are you now?
39 wk 2 d

Any signs of labour getting close?
Well, I've had two bouts of "false labor" since my membranes were stripped on Wednesday, so I'm hoping that means were' getting a bit closer! I've also had some more noticeable contractions for the last couple of days, along with some new nausea symptoms (great), so again, maybe labor is soon?

any appointments coming up soon?
On Wednesday, I've got my 39 wk checkup

Are you ready for baby?
abso-freakin-lutely!!!!

Anything you want to add?
Hmm...at my last appt, doc said baby is 8 lbs, maybe a little over. She seemed to be a bit concerned about this, as was I until I learned that this is fairly common, and that lots of people give birth to "bigger babies" (Is 8-8.5 considered big?). I have a bit more confidence in this respect now, which is definately a good thing. I'm really happy to hear about everyone else's deliveries, but really can't wait to post one of my own!!! :LOL

[phnx0221]

BTW allgirls, this was a GREAT idea!

[Stephane]

How far along are you now? 37w1d

Any signs of labour getting close? Not really, pubic pain, cervical pain, hip pain, a few more BH's, but nothing significant.

any appointments coming up soon? My mw does her home visit Saturday.

Are you ready for baby? Maybe...I still have so many little details I'd like to take care of, but I won't be sad if my list is unfinished by the time the baby makes his grand entrance.

Anything you want to add?I'm exhausted and seriously considering going to bed for the night right now! (It's 7:45)

[allgirls]

How far along are you now?38wks 1 day

Any signs of labour getting close? contractions every night, some in the day time...baby is really low...so really...no

any appointments coming up soon?had mw appt today..all is well

Are you ready for baby?Yes please..now would be good.


Anything you want to add? I am in a lot of pain..every muscle is sore...I am so tired of being pregnant...I think this is Mother Natures way of getting me to be ok with never being pregnant again...ok MN...I get it..let up a bit alright!

PHNX0221~I personally don't think 8 lbs is large...maybe 9.5lbs and up I would consider large..the 7 lbs range always seems small to me.

I read somewhere the birth weight in the US has dropped and it's being attributed to the increase in inductions..many done before baby is fully cooked I guess. It was on the rise for along time due to better maternal nutrition.

[aishy]

How far along are you now? 37 weeks, 1 day

Any signs of labour getting close? Lots of pre-labor but it doesnt seem to mean a thing cause its been over a week now. I got checked today, 3 cm dialated, 80-85% effaced, head is low. Just waiting for labor to kick in, now.

any appointments coming up soon? had one today, we didn't schedule another one, we're pretty sure i'll go within the next week. If not, i'll schedule one later. LOL

Are you ready for baby? YES. more than ready!!


Anything you want to add? Mylittle brother is in town since last Tuesday, I really thought I would have the baby early on during his visit, but now it's a week later & she isn't here! He leaves on Thursday and is hoping to meet her.


aisling

[mamas2atti]

Originally Posted by allgirls

PHNX0221~I personally don't think 8 lbs is large...maybe 9.5lbs and up I would consider large..the 7 lbs range always seems small to me.

I read somewhere the birth weight in the US has dropped and it's being attributed to the increase in inductions..many done before baby is fully cooked I guess. It was on the rise for along time due to better maternal nutrition.

I second that. My first son was 8#2 and I thought he was the perfect size. He seemed so tiny--I can't imagine a smaller one to take care of. I personally like them fully cooked, so give me a 10 pounder any day!

I also heard that average is down due to inductions...that makes me sad. Let them grow, I say!

[andreac]

Great idea!

How far along are you now? 40w 1d

Any signs of labour getting close? Not really, I may be losing little bits of my mucous plug. I've had a few very mild contrax...like bad menstual cramps, here and there, but nothing that lasts. My first was almost 2 weeks past his edd, so I'm not really expecting anything anytime soon.

any appointments coming up soon? m/w appt on wednesday

Are you ready for baby? YES! Even though like I said before, I kind of expect to go "late", somehow when Oct 2 rolled around, it was like a timer went off and I was just DONE! I'm excited and impatient to meet this baby and find out if it's a boy or girl. I can't wait for my homebirth. After all the stress of baby being breech for so long...I'm READY!

PHNX0221 - I also don't think that an 8 lber is a "big" baby! My first was 8lb 5oz. It is actually kind of nice...espescially for a first baby I thought. He seemed so much sturdier than some of my friends smaller kids.

[eroslovesagape]

Time for updates...let's see how everyone is doing...feeling etc.

How far along are you now? 37 weeks 5 days

Any signs of labour getting close? Lots of Braxton-Hicks contractions, getting more intense, also was 50% effaced, a fingertip dilated and soft & ripe cervix as of last Thursday's appt

any appointments coming up soon? I'm sure one this week, since we're down to the weekly appts now

Are you ready for baby? Almost...need to call sunshinediapers.com and have them send our order (the "test drive" newborn set that I get for 4 months, send back for nearly 75% store credit to use on remaining diapering supplies) And I'm waiting for my bedside cosleeper (borrowing from a friend)...so, by next week we'll be ready! Even have the birthing tub already...

For those of you have your babies...how's it going?

Anything you want to add? I'm so emotional & sappy & happy & so is DH! I can't wait to meet our little sweet girl!

[phnx0221]

Whew, thanks for the input! I've started to think that maybe 8 lbs really isn't all that much, and you guys have definately reaffirmed that, thanks for making me feel better!
Now, if only she'll just come out now! :LOL

[Rach]

How far along are you now?
3 days until DUE DAY!

Any signs of labour getting close?
None, none, none!
Constant braxton hicks, but have been having those for weeks. Lots of pelvic pain, again having that for weeks. First tri symptoms are back but have been for weeks.

any appointments coming up soon?
Friday I have my 39 week appointment [I'll be 40 weeks 1 day by date of conception though!]

Are you ready for baby?
Oh yea! I've been ready for weeks! I thought she'd be here late September for sure!


Anything you want to add?
At my last appointment, the midwife estimated 7-7.5 pounds. But I think she's bigger than that.
Also, I'll be having the birth filmed for a hypnobirthing film project. That is...IF I ever have this baby!

[RyvreWillow]

How far along are you now? 37 weeks + 2 days

Any signs of labour getting close? nope, unless you count being really, really huge!

any appointments coming up soon? OB appt in the morning

Are you ready for baby? NO!!! the house is a mess, nothing is in place or washed, etc.

For those of you have your babies...how's it going?

Anything you want to add?

Don't let the idea of having a "big" baby worry you! My first was 8 lbs, 14 oz, and my second was 9 lbs 6 oz (that one came out with one good push!). i fully expect this one to weigh 10 lbs or more, and if it doesn't, i'll be worried! My OB is beside himself, trying to convince me i need an induction or c/s to "make sure this baby doesn't get too big." i just laugh in his face. Some babies are SUPPOSED to be big, especially if your mom or your MIL had big babies (mine gave birth two three 10-pounders, and she's a small woman of about 4'10" and 80 lbs). It really can be genetic!!! Remember, no matter how much the baby weighs, chances are his/her head and shoulders won't be any bigger than normal--the rest is soft, and doesn't hurt on the way out! I think my exact words to my OB on the subject were "Yeah, well, a skinny baby doesn't necessarily have a small head, so i'll take my chances with a healthy one." He didn't have much to say after that.

[runes]

How far along are you now? 37w 4d

Any signs of labour getting close? More frequent Braxton-Hicks in the past 2 days, most notably in the evenings. Besides that, not much. MW checked me at last week's appointment (home visit) and cervix was high and posterior.

any appointments coming up soon? Wednesday afternoon.

Are you ready for baby? Both DH and I are so ready to meet our little one! House is done (we had a ton of renovations done over the summer), just doing a bit of cleaning each day to 'maintain'.

For those of you have your babies...how's it going?

Anything you want to add? Most recent bloodwork came back and I'm slightly anemic, so my mw gave me a bunch of supplements and herbs to take to build up my blood. Not the most pleasant thing to be taking all of these pills, tinctures etc...

[Godiva]

How far along are you now? - 39 weeks

Any signs of labour getting close? - more frequent strong contractions that I can't feel (well I feel them, but no pain), but I can see them distort my belly and it will get rock hard for about 1-2 min. I think I'm loosing my mucus plug slowly. I've felt quite gooey, not just normal discharge, but nothing that screams mucus plug, so I guess it's 'shedding'

any appointments coming up soon? - nope, UC

Are you ready for baby? - Oh god yes!! I've been ready for 2 months. I swear that I've been pregnant for 5 years!

For those of you have your babies...how's it going? - N/A

Anything you want to add? - :: poke :: :: poke :: "come out come out where ever you are!!!"

[mamas2atti]

How far along are you now? 37 weeks today-good to go at the birth center

Any signs of labour getting close? nope

any appointments coming up soon? thursday at 4pm-haven't seen midwife in a month-out on delivery at last appt

Are you ready for baby? I think so. I have a lot to do still, but I would also be fine if he came tomorrow! I was just telling dh that I am not quite as anxious as with ds#1--just waiting for this little guy to decide he's ready!

For those of you have your babies...how's it going?

Anything you want to add? I am finally starting to feel like I have been pregnant for a really long time.

[p.s]

Phnx0221: my NP said to me...maybe 8 lbs#. I thought Holy Smokes! Maybe I'll go on a diet. Then talking with other mammas, inc. MIL, 8's not that big...and it seems that the bigger they start off maybe the earlier they sleep through the night?

How far along are you now? 37 plus a couple d's

Any signs of labour getting close? Hmmm, FTM here, does nesting count?

any appointments coming up soon? Every Thurs until the BIG DAY.

Are you ready for baby? Oh no, not yet! Have got lists! Pages of lists! Lots to do! This nesting thing erupted last Fri wee morning (unfortunately I awoke in a hotel room so the first day of nesting was slightly frustrated), and since then...vavoom! Are these hormones that are coursing through the blood? Yesterday, in addition to working, started nesting my office, made dinner, took a nice walk, and made 6 batches of granola (should last DH 2 months of post partum b-fast). It's awesome! I wanna know, how long does it last?!


Anything you want to add? Then again, I am not averse to our little guy showing up early, and would then happily chuck the lists! I want to meet the little knee, and round bum, and hicupping head.