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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 8:42:41 GMT -6
I made the mistake of telling my sisters a few days ago that I was 2cm dilated at my last apt and now my entire family WONT LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! I know they mean well but they’re driving me crazy. And FTR, i have 8 siblings. So you can imagine the influx of texts and check-ins I’ve been getting between all of them and my parents 😑 My mom asked me how dilated I was and I told her she was welcome to come and check for herself 😂 that shut her up!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 10, 2018 8:54:55 GMT -6
I feel like my baby has dropped some in the past couple of days b/c I feel like I have a little more room to breathe. I'm only 36w though and I don't expect anything to happen soon. I don't remember when DS dropped.
Speaking of car seats (last night's conversation)....do I keep the toddler behind me and put the baby behind the passenger side? I'm trying to figure out what makes the most sense for getting DS in safely (avoiding traffic, etc)! Any suggestions?
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 10, 2018 9:00:13 GMT -6
I made the mistake of telling my sisters a few days ago that I was 2cm dilated at my last apt and now my entire family WONT LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! I know they mean well but they’re driving me crazy. And FTR, i have 8 siblings. So you can imagine the influx of texts and check-ins I’ve been getting between all of them and my parents 😑 Last time I made H swear not to tell anyone how dilated I was at all— mostly bc I knew his family would be like that haha (well, mainly his dad). I only told my mom after my 38w appt which ended up being good bc she warned me how she was the exact same at her appt with me & I came a few days later (which DD did also). Now that I think of that, she said my brother (baby #2 for her) was the only one to stay in 40 weeks. I guess I need to prepare for that lol.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 10, 2018 9:04:52 GMT -6
I feel like my baby has dropped some in the past couple of days b/c I feel like I have a little more room to breathe. I'm only 36w though and I don't expect anything to happen soon. I don't remember when DS dropped. Speaking of car seats (last night's conversation)....do I keep the toddler behind me and put the baby behind the passenger side? I'm trying to figure out what makes the most sense for getting DS in safely (avoiding traffic, etc)! Any suggestions? I put the toddler behind me & the baby behind the passenger. I figured i will put baby in first & don’t want DD standing on the busy side of the road waiting while I put the baby in & I don’t want baby’s car seat sitting on that side while I get DD out. So basically this is my plan: 1) when getting out of the car—get DD out first from drivers side & walk around to passenger side to get baby out (unless I’m planning to babywear & I’ll get baby situated in the carrier before I get DD out) 2) when getting in the car— we will put baby in first & Dd will stand with me on passenger side until I’m done, then we go to drivers side to put her in. I’ve thought (read: stressed) about this a lot lol but I think this will work for us. She is very good at waiting by the car & is “trained” to put one hand on the door while waiting for me to open it or get what I need out of the car before we walk through the parking lot.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 9:06:20 GMT -6
I feel like my baby has dropped some in the past couple of days b/c I feel like I have a little more room to breathe. I'm only 36w though and I don't expect anything to happen soon. I don't remember when DS dropped. Speaking of car seats (last night's conversation)....do I keep the toddler behind me and put the baby behind the passenger side? I'm trying to figure out what makes the most sense for getting DS in safely (avoiding traffic, etc)! Any suggestions? I don't think there is a safer configuration! If both seats can fit behind the driver's seat and still allow you adequate room to drive, either way is fine. If you are crunched for space then put the narrower seat behind you! It depends on where the latch and tether locations are in your car too. Your toddler is probably old enough to climb in either side depending on where you are parked and such. We will be moving to the convertible seat immediately so DD3's seat will be the in the corner furthest from the door I most frequently use so that I can buckle her in while the other two climb into their seats themselves.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 10, 2018 9:07:18 GMT -6
I made the mistake of telling my sisters a few days ago that I was 2cm dilated at my last apt and now my entire family WONT LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! I know they mean well but they’re driving me crazy. And FTR, i have 8 siblings. So you can imagine the influx of texts and check-ins I’ve been getting between all of them and my parents 😑 My mom asked me how dilated I was and I told her she was welcome to come and check for herself 😂 that shut her up! I remember w DD I overheard my FIL ask H on the phone “so is she dilated at all?” And you better believe I flew into that room and angry-whispered so FIL wouldn’t hear me “don’t you DARE tell your DAD about the status of MY CERVIX!!!!” Hahaha H thought I was a little crazy but obeyed lol
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Post by amesie on Jan 10, 2018 9:08:13 GMT -6
I didn’t even consider the ease of getting the kids in and out of the car for car seat placement! I have DD1 behind the passenger still and the baby will be behind the drivers seat. I have it that way because DD is still fairly high maintenance in the car and I’m constantly passing toys/books/snacks/water back to her and it’s easier to do so with her behind the passenger seat than behind me when I’m driving. I guess I’ll have to readdress it if it becomes difficult getting them in and out of the car
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 10, 2018 9:11:01 GMT -6
H is a rockstar...he finished his flight simulation early & is coming home for the rest of the day (best part of that military life 🙌🏼🙌🏼) and he is bringing me McDonald’s breakfast.
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Post by sarahh on Jan 10, 2018 9:13:27 GMT -6
I feel like my baby has dropped some in the past couple of days b/c I feel like I have a little more room to breathe. I'm only 36w though and I don't expect anything to happen soon. I don't remember when DS dropped. Speaking of car seats (last night's conversation)....do I keep the toddler behind me and put the baby behind the passenger side? I'm trying to figure out what makes the most sense for getting DS in safely (avoiding traffic, etc)! Any suggestions? Currently we have the baby behind the driver and toddler behind passenger seat. DH can barely fit in his seat because he has to move up so far so he’s planning to switch them at some point. I haven’t driven yet so we haven’t put the base in my car yet but I plan to do the same so I have some leg room.
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Post by ajetter on Jan 10, 2018 9:17:24 GMT -6
Baby will go behind me (the driver) because I’ll have her in the car the most often. And I can get the infant carrier out, then just walk around with it to let all the other kids out.
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Post by ajetter on Jan 10, 2018 9:19:16 GMT -6
DD3 has never once cried when I’ve dropped her off at ‘school’. Until today of course. She was kicking and screaming for me and I felt so flipping bad. I’m sure she’ll be fine, but I was crying too by the time I got out of there. Just piling on the mom guilt that she won’t be the baby anymore come Friday. Ugh. Going to go drown my sorrows with retail shopping at Target. Puffy eyes and all.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 10, 2018 9:46:04 GMT -6
Uhhh. I just found owlette in my cleavage. How freaking big are my boobs right now that I didn’t even notice DD set her there. Like legit am changing my clothes and she was just sitting there tucked into my cleavage.
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 10, 2018 9:49:12 GMT -6
I'm really dying with this hallucination of smell. Wut. It's so disgusting and I hate it.
34w today! I have an interview at 12:15pm for a very similar job to the last one I didn't get. They're hiring more positions and it's in my business team so..fx Wheeeee.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 10, 2018 9:51:40 GMT -6
We have a mini van and the middle row is a two seater bench.
So we have infant bucket seat behind driver. DD beside baby (which is in the middle of the van because of access to the back seat), and DS just made the move to the back row! 😳 Passenger side so he’s somewhat accessible to help in and out if he needs it.
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 10, 2018 10:06:51 GMT -6
Uhhh. I just found owlette in my cleavage. How freaking big are my boobs right now that I didn’t even notice DD set her there. Like legit am changing my clothes and she was just sitting there tucked into my cleavage. This made me giggle!
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Post by yellow711 on Jan 10, 2018 10:10:35 GMT -6
Sleep sucked last night - I was up so frequently due to horrible horrible horrible heartburn 👎🏽
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 10, 2018 10:27:58 GMT -6
And hi! 39 weeks today! Just on way to the city for a checkup. Today is definitely the most sore I’ve been. Sleep is continuously the worst part of my day which makes for some uncomfortable mornings. My belly has completely torpedoed out since last week..it’s crazy. It’s supposed to feel around -30 for the next week but this is the only piece of clothing I feel like I can wear so oh well lol.
Big guys!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Jan 10, 2018 10:34:28 GMT -6
Thanks for the input on seats. Space isn't an issue for my car, but DH will probably end up needing DS behind him and the baby behind the passenger seat anyway, so we'll do that in my car too! I wasn't thinking about that aspect.
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 10, 2018 10:52:02 GMT -6
tiffrobot my belly was a giant ball like that too. My milk is coming in today and I have giant rock hard boobs. Yikes. I got DS1 to daycare and he again didn't want to go. I think I'm taking DS2 to Trader Joe's to get some easy meals and snacks.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 10, 2018 10:56:48 GMT -6
Last HDBD for me! And DS loving on his swaddled doll ❤️
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Post by pippiann on Jan 10, 2018 11:15:09 GMT -6
dragonflyinn my toddler is 💯 more difficult than the baby! I was having this convo with MH that the baby is easy! Lol @sweetsuprise YAY for baby day!!!! ajetter hugs, crying at drop off is the worst. I hope target makes you feel a little better! sunfrogger good luck! All you ladies look fab! I am actually jealous! 😘 ETA: words
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 10, 2018 11:18:54 GMT -6
sarahh she is soooo beautiful omg! I currently have DS behind me, but I need to decide if he stays and baby goes behind passenger or if I’m swapping them. I’ll probably leave him where he his for now because #lazy and then after driving them both places switch them if I find a reason to.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 10, 2018 11:21:01 GMT -6
Bump pic! Celery pic was as far as I got with DS! 😳
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 10, 2018 11:42:48 GMT -6
tiffrobot LOLLL! We’ve been having the hardest time finding a tiny Owlette to fit in DS’s Gecko mobile. 😂
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Post by amesie on Jan 10, 2018 11:57:34 GMT -6
tiffrobot 1) dying over the toy in your boobs 😂, 2) you seriously have my most favorite pregnant bump I have ever seen. I love your torpedo bump
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 10, 2018 12:45:23 GMT -6
You all look great!!!!
I have been so bad with taking bump pics with this baby. Oops.
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Post by ajetter on Jan 10, 2018 12:46:56 GMT -6
tiffrobot 1) dying over the toy in your boobs 😂, 2) you seriously have my most favorite pregnant bump I have ever seen. I love your torpedo bump I second these statements. DD3 ran out and gave me a huge hug when I picked her up, and then she said “mama I missed you. I was sad. I cried.” Man kid. Way to tug at those heart strings. Putting her to bed tomorrow is going to be way too emotional.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 10, 2018 12:46:57 GMT -6
hiimjamie well there you go, you never know where you’ll find an Owlette lol! Aw lol thanks amesie!! ETA and ajetter! Quick update, and all fingers crossed that that was my last bump pic, my doctor decided to do a cervix sweep today 😳 she was like “well if that worked, maybe see you again tonight!” She said my cervix was super soft and ready but I hadn’t dialated yet, and it was pretty easy to get in there because it’s #3 so she thinks she even got it stretched a cm or two. And she could feel it’s head. So crazy!!! And I’m not too down about not being dilated yet, I’ve always gone to the hospital in the very early stages of dialation and had incredibly fast labours so apparently my cervix just likes to do it all at once ha.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 13:56:16 GMT -6
rebeccabunch this baby’s head has been low my entire pregnancy. Like the ultrasound techs comment on it each time how low it is. I’m always telling H I feel like he’s going to fall out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 13:57:30 GMT -6
I was up for the day at 4:45 because of stress. H was an ass about it too. I keep reminding him that he’s going to have to deal with sleep deprivation when this baby comes so he needs to get his act together.
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