How are you today? Update 06/08/08

[JustVanessa]

39 weeks today. No false labor last night thank god. Baby listened when I said knock it off until you are actually coming out!
Slept all the way through the night 10 to 6:30....my bladder almost exploded. I literally leaked pee when I hopped outa bed.
I am feeling pretty good after a good sleep.
How y'all doing?

[Qerratsmom]

I"m feeling pretty good. Actually I have alot of energy for all the activity I've been doing and lots of nesting going on.

Our big excitement here today was ds losing his first tooth ( I cried!?). It feels like I am sending one child into real "childhood" as I prepare for the delivery of a new one into babyhood.

[JustVanessa]

Originally Posted by Qerratsmom

I"m feeling pretty good. Actually I have alot of energy for all the activity I've been doing and lots of nesting going on.

Our big excitement here today was ds losing his first tooth ( I cried!?). It feels like I am sending one child into real "childhood" as I prepare for the delivery of a new one into babyhood.

How cool for your dc! Are you guys doing the tooth fairy thing? I took ds to the dentist for the first time last week and was kinda sad because he is getting so big now.

[N8'sMom]

UGH! I had a heck of a night last night.
I was having those middle of the night labor pains again.
Soooooooo not fun. I don't know if I'd know whether
or not to just lay there and take it or go on to the hospital.
And these labor pains/pressure make my hemorroids flare up.
What's up with that??? I hate hemorroids! Why do pregnant women
get them!!!!??????????

And Nate was irritable last night and kept kicking me
and rolling over on me, which made me hotter than I
already was. So I was sweating like crazy.

Oh geeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz............I'm counting down the
days til this friday now. I am READY!

[Halfasianmomma]

Despite only getting 2 hours of sleep due to pain in my belly and all-around stickiness, my day has been very busy so far. DH, DSS and I went to Home Depot to pick up what we needed to install the AC unit in the living room. After much wood sawing and fine tuning, DH got the damn thing installed. DSS and I cleaned the kitchen. Then I vaccumed the living area, lobby, hallway and sawdust left over in the kitchen, while DSS dusted and DH finished building shelves and putting up hooks inside one of the only two closets we have in our apartment.

Now we're all dog tired since no one slept well due to the heat, and we're waiting for the doula to come visit. Phew!

[elfinbaby]

I'm cranky. I have work to do so instead I've spent the morning ordering baby stuff. It's not a total loss - I needed to order wipes, diapers, pins, etc. but I should cool it checking mdc every five minutes instead of cleaning

Now I have to order a carseat... but I can't remember dh's consumerreports password: Maybe I'll order some nursing stuff instead! Yes, and a baby carrier! Then I swear I'll do some cleaning... maybe. I'm starting to believe that this baby might as well get used to the mess we live in - so why clean??

[*Karen*]

I'm feeling really good actually. BP is holding right at or below 140/90 which is really all I care about. I am totally at peace with the fact that this baby isn't coming any time soon. I don't know why I feel like that, but I really think it will be at least the 18th until this babe comes. The 18th is the full moon you know? And it will be 41 weeks exactly for me. I hope I am still feeling this good then! I'm 39w4d.

[*Karen*]

Originally Posted by elfinbaby

Now I have to order a carseat...

What kind are you looking into? I'm kind of a carseat dork.

[aswbarry]

All the births are making me feel like my babe is taking her sweet time even though she's not "due" until the 20th. Everything is pretty much ready, I'm feeling less nesty this pregnancy so I am not doing much prepping. My house needs to be cleaned but I just can't get motivated. This is my last week of work and I am really excited about that!
Hang in there everybody!

[beanmakes3]

i'll be 37 wks tomorrow. I've really accepted that my baby is not actually due until the end of the month. I still feel like I have too much to do before then, but DH has gone on a rampage this weekend, so I feel better about the cleanliness of the house at least. I'll putter away over the next few weeks, and what needs to get done prior to babe's arrival, will. As soon as I get the HB kit completely assembled, I think I will feel much better.

Physically, my right hip is a mess. heartburn is causing nausea most of the time...lovely. But, otherwise I'm okay, I guess. More hormonal stuff that's taking it's toll right now.

All the babies are cheering me, and reminding me that I will be done soon, and have a sweet bundle to cuddle.

[elfinbaby]

Carseat

Karen,

Well, I was looking at a Britax something but I read conflicting reviews - one which mentioned if you use cloth dipes that there's not much room between the back of the seat and the buckle. Apparently, it's a tight fit and they are closer together than other seats after looking at BRU.

So I moved onto the Evenflo Triumph which gets just as good ratings from CR. But then I started getting overwhelmed on Amazon b/c of the DLX or LX or whatever - can't tell the difference between them. I felt like my eyes were bleeding.

I know that most people do buckets and we have in the past but I just don't feel the need for one. We hardly took it out last time w/#3 - I slung her most of the time and w/dd1's wheelchair, I'm not going to be doing a stroller or carrying a bucket around. I know I'll have to roll up blankets and get extra padding for a convertible carseat for the first bit but I'm fine with that.

I am gravitating to the Triumph b/c 1) I have one for dd2 and like it just fine 2) it gets good ratings. What do you think?

[*mama moose*]

Karen, I'm glad your BP is staying down! Mine has been staying down into normal numbers even! I'm really wondering if the long drive made it shoot back up friday. I'm still doing my routine everyday though, I'm not taking ANY chances of it going back up.
The cotton bark is hardly affecting me anymore, just a few cramps here and there but nothing like the first day. I have a feeling I'll be pregnant awhile longer too. Right now I feel ok with that. Its so silly that my BP readings affect my mood so much, today I had a good morning reading and I feel so happy and optimistic!
We're going to the waterpark tonight (its way cheaper after 4pm!), my DD loves the little kid area and I love being submerged in the water

[*Karen*]

Originally Posted by elfinbaby

Karen,

Well, I was looking at a Britax something but I read conflicting reviews - one which mentioned if you use cloth dipes that there's not much room between the back of the seat and the buckle. Apparently, it's a tight fit and they are closer together than other seats after looking at BRU.

So I moved onto the Evenflo Triumph which gets just as good ratings from CR. But then I started getting overwhelmed on Amazon b/c of the DLX or LX or whatever - can't tell the difference between them. I felt like my eyes were bleeding.

I know that most people do buckets and we have in the past but I just don't feel the need for one. We hardly took it out last time w/#3 - I slung her most of the time and w/dd1's wheelchair, I'm not going to be doing a stroller or carrying a bucket around. I know I'll have to roll up blankets and get extra padding for a convertible carseat for the first bit but I'm fine with that.

I am gravitating to the Triumph b/c 1) I have one for dd2 and like it just fine 2) it gets good ratings. What do you think?

I have never had a problem with my Britax and cloth in the crotch, and I've always used prefolds.

That said, I think the Evenflo Triumph Advance (not the regular triumph - I assume this is what you were talking about?) is better for a newborn since the strap height is much lower than on a Britax. I agree that buckets are mostly a pain, and I always leave it in the car as well, but it is important that the strap height is low enough for a tiny baby. Do you normally have big babies? If so, I don't see an issue at all, especially with the ETA. It has infinite strap adjustment which I think is fantastic.

The only difference between the LX and DLX is the cover. However, the most expensive, the Premier, that runs about $180 has rigid or alligator LATCH like the Britax seats do. To me, it is totally worth it. If I was going to get a convertible seat for a newborn, I would get the ETA Premier. HTH.

[*Karen*]

Originally Posted by *mama moose*

Karen, I'm glad your BP is staying down! Mine has been staying down into normal numbers even! I'm really wondering if the long drive made it shoot back up friday. I'm still doing my routine everyday though, I'm not taking ANY chances of it going back up.
The cotton bark is hardly affecting me anymore, just a few cramps here and there but nothing like the first day. I have a feeling I'll be pregnant awhile longer too. Right now I feel ok with that. Its so silly that my BP readings affect my mood so much, today I had a good morning reading and I feel so happy and optimistic!
We're going to the waterpark tonight (its way cheaper after 4pm!), my DD loves the little kid area and I love being submerged in the water

See for me, my mood sets my BP. If I am stressed out it is wayyyy higher. I try to stay in a good mood, and then my BP stays good. A little hard to do with a two year old and being 39 weeks pregnant though.

[PiesandAbrosmama]

21 days to go!! Or sooner or later. . . I had some serious ctx yesterday after DTD which was nice and not nice at the same time. I cleaned the fridge, and organized a really messy cabinet. Laundry. swam with the kiddos and went to a potluck. Today I feel like sleeping or resting but also trying to keep my mind ocupied. Can't wait to see midwife next week

[elfinbaby]

Thank you so much for sorting that out! Aaaaaah, I feel so much better. I've never had a baby less than 8 lbs. so some might say I have big babies. They seem to grow like weeds - weight has never been a problem so maybe the ETA premier will do it!

You have no idea how thankful I am for someone to explain this to me.

thanks!

[*Karen*]

Originally Posted by elfinbaby

Thank you so much for sorting that out! Aaaaaah, I feel so much better. I've never had a baby less than 8 lbs. so some might say I have big babies. They seem to grow like weeds - weight has never been a problem so maybe the ETA premier will do it!

You have no idea how thankful I am for someone to explain this to me.

thanks!

No prob! Now I am assuming that you will be installing it with LATCH, if you will be using a seatbelt, then the LX will do you just as well.

[lmonter]

40w5d. *sigh*

I'm a total slug and have just given up.
Hubby did pretty much everything around the house yesterday while I stayed in bed most of the day.
Because laying down is the only semi-comfortable position we've got here in the house. My poor tendons/ligaments holding up my uterus aren't all that happy anymore, either.

My only excitement is deciding which fabrics I want on a BabyHawk I'm going to order later today. Because I want to, and at this point, I deserve it.

[sunmamma]

Had a bunch of friends out for drumming and a potluck last night. It was hot and humid, but tons of fun! Ds got to celebrate his 5th birthday(actually on Tuesday) with his buddies, and did not get to bed until MIDNIGHT!!! then DP and I stayed up to watch SNL!!! WE were partying fools!!!

Another hot one today but we got the AC working and it feels divine in here! Still losing some mucous plug, a little every day but no other things happening.

DP is in the basement cleaning. I said to him I thought he was nesting and he says..."no, I think I am just realizing the imminent arrival and getting some things done that need to be done".....LIKE I SAID, HE's NESTING!!!!! hahahahah!!!!!

Ooohh!! I ripped up the carpeting in the back bathroom and put down tile yesterday! It was so gratifying!!! I also drew a mural on the wall in front of the toilet full of affirmations and a prego goddess! Now I know why kids like to draw on walls so much. Just plain fun! We are going to be gutting our bathroom eventually, so I figured no harm done! Now I have something pretty to look at while I am sitting on the toilet!

[Aries1985]

I'm 37 weeks and 2 days and baby has dropped!

I'm feeling so much better actually because she's finally not in my ribs, but the pelvic pressure is intense. I got a lot of cleaning done this morning and feeling pretty good about that, then just relaxing.