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26 weeks and up!

Hello my beautiful ladies!
Here we are, almost done with our second trimester! WOHO!!
I will be exactly 28 weeks TOMORROW !!
Maria and Zuz will be there on Wednesday, and as for Eternidad, few more days.. ;)
Everyone else, welcome again and let's continue with our journey!!
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Hi girls, glad to hear to are all hanging in here.

Maria- I hear you about the worries related to go into labor early, I am in the same boat, my next appoitment is this coming Tuesday so will see how big I measure now. How are you measuring, bc if you are measuring right on target I don't think you need to worry much. How are you measuring and how big they say is your little one now?
I think you are going to be fine, what happens is that sometimes related to the GD babies can weight a little bit more, but does not mean you are goign to go into labor earlier. Are you having another u/s? mine one wil probably be around my 36 weeks unless things change.
I do get lots of pain when I walk, sit down, lay in bed or try to get up, with lots of perssure too, I am going to tell my doc in my next appoitment. Sometimes I also feel the belly is so full, like I am going to explode.


Anya- Sorry people are not being nice to you, I think your belly looks beautiful and right on target. Sometimes people don't know how to be polite. In my case what I get is that WOW you are really ready to pop, are you sure you are not havng twins? July is your due date, that is really far away, you probbaly end up having the baby early? all of that they say to me but I have learn to be patinet and smile back. God is wonderful and they give us what he thinks we can handle. You are going to have a beautiful healthy little bundle of joy like the rest of us.
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Hello girls!
Just to let you know, I am starting a new thread and call it 29 weeks and up!

Maria - I feel your pain but don't worry, I get the same kind of pressure when I stand or walk, although my belly is pretty small. I keep hearing that from people around me like wow, you look only 5-6 months pregnant...grrr..hate that!
If you do deliver earlier due to the baby's size, that's not a big deal, you shouldn't worry about it too much..but as far as baby shower, I wouldn't wait too long..although, my family relatives baby shower will be in June as well, 4 weeks before I deliver :)

Joyce - wow, 4 weeks, huh? That's crazy, time is approaching but you know what to expect!

I went to see pediatritian today so we have a doctor now, one worry out of my mind.:)
I liked him, he knows his way around babies :)
Tomorrow I am starting my childbirth class, should be interesting !

I totally lost my appetite!!! HELP!! I don't want to eat anymore and I NEED TO GAIN MANY POUNDS! I am afraid that I haven't gained anything....Im so stuck1 Any suggestions?

Let's continue in a new thread!~
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eternidad--- no i wont be 37 weeks... i will be 39wks 1day.... June 1st.... i am going to be 35wks tomorrow.

anya--- yes i got some nice things... changing table, pack n play (w/bassinet and changer) and a swing.. but all 3 of these items are used and need a little repair before i can get them...lol
i also got a whole baggie full of pear scented items, like lotion, body spray and bath gel as well as a double wick candle in the scent of spiced pear...it was all soooo cool.  they said that with a new mom, she needs to pamper herself as well... lol

got a diaperbag in neutral winnie the pooh, because i bought a pink one, and if this baby is a boy.. i am not gonna want to go around with a pink diaper bag..lol, and just a few other little things.. lol

anyhow hope all is well with you all... i can not believe that Monday will be exactly 4 weeks before my csection... WOW... totally crazy.
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Hello girls!!
    I am stressed out a lot these days.. My doctor switched me to Insulin shots twice a day. What a pain!! My parents are still settling down and that might take some more time. I did not have baby shower yet. Initially it was supposed to be during my 7th month, but my mom said that we should do it in the 9th month. I don't want to go to labor early. Looking at the way baby is growing, my doc might tell me a different thing. I am 30.1 weeks today. I feel lot of pressure when I stand or walk. Baby is moving a lot and it pains sometimes. Does this happen to anyone?

Anya- Its getting difficult for me to sleep at night too. I still get those weird meaning less dreams. I haven't enrolled for the birthing classes yet. I keep forgetting. I should do it as soon as possible.

Zuz- How are you doing? Welcome to 30th week.:)

eternidad-How are you? When do you go for you next appointment?
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Joyce-  I am glad you had the great babyshower, did you get nice gifts?! :) Mine will be next week and I am hosting it....its all weird with my "friends" and so far, the registry is still empty so I highly doubt that I will be getting many gifts, haha,....
Wow, you are so close! I wonder why you hurt so much when baby moves?

Eternidad - yeah, I wish we could be there already...10 more weeks....Im getting more uncomfortable at night and when I get up and when I walk...I still do simple excersices for my spine. My classes start this Saturday :) STill haven't bought anything for the baby's room or even a pump, when my school is over, I will start doing that :)

Dreamgirl- where are you?
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Joyce- so your c section is schedule for when you are about 37 weeks. Why so early? Iknow you told us but I don't remember. I am want my little one to stay in here as long as he/she needs to, 38 or 39 or 40 weeks, having it early worries me, but hey I am a worry wort any ways.I am pretty sure you guys will do great and your docs are keeping a good eye on things

Anya- sorry I misunderstood about the u/s, but glad to hear eveything is well. About the inductions I think is hard to telll, everything depends on nature and what baby wants to do at that time. Keeping yourself active is always nice an dgood.
Baby moves whenever she/he wants, sometimes every hour, sometimes it takes me all day to feel it moving, but I guess they have their own schedule.
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well ladies baby shower was great... only bad thing is the chicken salad sandwiches... ugh, they were good but the spices (some mixture from isreal) gave me some major bad heartburn as did the punch(pineapple juice, cranberry juice, concentrate lemonade and sprite) it was good but the pineapple juice didnt like me at all....lol... but i was a good "guest of honor" and didnt complain, i was very humble and enjoyed everything... then complained about the heartburn when i got home... lol i got quite a bit that i wanted and am very happy about that.

as of today i have 4 weeks and 4 days til my csection... although i am really secretly hoping that i go into labor or my water breaks before that... i am kinda ready to stop hurting so badly... i have started to feel pressure down below and occassional sharp little pain shooting through cervix...wonder if that means anything?  

i dont go to doc for another 2wks 1day... and i am really anxious to find out what he has to say... i will be 35 wks on saturday. soooo close. will be 37 weeks at doc appt and would love to be told that i have started to dialate... that they are gonna go ahead and do csection then and there...lol ... but i doubt that will happen.  i know it is better for bubs to stay in there and cook for as long as possible but this is getting ridiculous... everytime baby moves (unless it is hiccups) it HURTS... ugh... am just so anxious to meet this lil alien...lol
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Eternidad- I think you misunderstood, I am not going to have any u/s done anymore :( I want to but I won't (unless some complications..). My regular appt with MW is next Thursday only, I will be 31 weeks! We are getting there and I am excited but these 10 weeks go so SLOW!!!
I am wondering how come I didn't put any weight on for the last 6 weeks? Is that normal?
How often do you feel your babies? I feel mine every other hour :) Its adorable!

ZUZ- who is driving you to Ohio? I don't think you should travel at all, its not very safe...Im surprised they are sending you to Ohio! Don't be scared, my Midwife said that 2 weeks smaller or bigger is not a big problem at all!!!!!
Last time I measured right on target....

As I am getting closer, I wonder about the whole delivery thing... How do you avoid induction? Is there anything you can do to get your own labor? Maybe walking miles before?
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Zuz- honey don't wory about your belly measuring small, remember mine measure way ahead my gestational age, but my doc and I don't worry much. She says that sometimes babies can measure two weeks less or two weeks more, so don't stress out. I know yu have been through a lot, but God is watchingafter s and these pregnancies will have a happy ending.

Next week I go for my next appoit and will se how meausre that time. Have fun in Ohio.

Anya- the pressure i think is noral, the bigger the belly the harder it is to carry that weigh around and puts pressure on your pelvic bone. Glad though your OB is having you schedule for an u/s.

Maria- Yipeee, your parents are here, what a happy day. I am glad to hear you will not be alone for the delivery and after.  I took the child birth classes thinking they were going to help me, but they were o.k. I did not find them at all that helpful, they teach you how to breath on the delivery, your pain meds options, etc. Go ahead and schedule yourself, is always nice to hear about all that.
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ZUZ
Hi.  Thanks for the nice words.  You guys are awesome.  I am a little worried.  I"m trying not to be but I am.  I cant wait for the next two weeks to just pass just so I can see baby.  I really don't need any added stress!

Maria, that's great that your parents are here.  Enjoy your time with them!  I bet they can't wait to meet the baby!

Anya, yes, my doctor wants me to get an u/s to be be safe so we'll see...I'm a little scared.  :(  Yes I feel pressure when I stand up too.  It just makes me have to pee a lot!

I'm going to Ohio tomorrow for work.  I'm not looking forward to waking up at 5 am and being in the car for 4 hours!!!  Thank God I'm not driving!
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Hey ladies, question,
does anyone feel pressure when standing up down there? I start feeling this weird pressure...I know the baby's head is down but its hard to walk sometimes..especially going up the stairs...its like im scared the baby is going to fall out of me, that kind of pressure..??
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Hello girls!
Maria - so everything seems to be going well, your parents are here, so that's awesome!!
I have not put any weight myself for the last  month or so, and I am a little worried about that as I suppose to gain a pound a week? My appt is in another week and a half and I hope my belly will measure fine! Welcome to the week 30!! 10 more weeks to go, girls! 10 MORE WEEKS!!
I heard the classes are very helpful and you learn so much, so I am eager to take them starting this weekend!
It has been uncomfy to sleep these days and also, I only feel her legs kicking and moving, not so much the arms....I hope she is fine in there!\

ZUZ- don't worry about a thing, are you going to get that u/s to check the measurement of the baby?
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Hello Girls!!
  I have been away from my computer for sometime. My parents are here. They came on the 24th and since then I have been very occupied.. catching up with things.

Anya- Congrats on your 30th week!! Wow!!! I cant believe we have all been together for so long. Zuz and I and will be 30 weeks tomorrow. What a amazing feeling!! I had my second appointment with the dietitian yesterday. She looked at my chart and said that I was not eating enough in fear of getting the glucose level high. That is very true...I have been eating less and fewer than recommended carbohydrates. She said carbs are important for the baby. So I have to eat the daily recommended carbs, also haven't put on any weight past three weeks. I have doctors appointment today. Lets see how it goes. I guess i am lucky with the u/s. My doctor's office does it after every three weeks from week 29. I will be having one at 32 weeks now.

Zuz- Tomorrow is our 30th week. :) Don't worry too much about the belly measurement. My OB usually doesn't explain to me much. He checks and notes it down and doesn't tell anything until its important. I should make it a point to ask him questions. I haven't registered for the birthing classes yet. They charge $75 for week day session and $100 for Saturday classes. I did register for doctors night tours. That was free.. :). when will you be getting the results of the cervix test? Few weeks more just hang in there..it will fly by soon.

Eternidad- Good that you took the class. Is that very useful?I am in two minds to take it or not.

Dreamgirl- How are you feeling? Take care.
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ZUZ
Anya, I got the name of a nurse who gives classes and tours from my doctor. So I should be ok.  I know  waited to long!  I'm going to call and make an appt tomorrow.  My baby is active too.  I love it.  It really is the best feeling in the world.

Eternidad, I went in and asked about another u/s and, at first, he said that normally they don't do them again.  He said it's a 50/50 chance that someone would get another after the 18th week one.  Then he took a meaurement of my tummy and he said its measuring the same as it was two weeks ago.  So it's measuring small.  I'm getting an u/s in two weeks. I was so worried but he told me not to worry at all because he said there is a very high margin of error in how they measure.  I saw another doctor in the office two weeks ago so I don't know.  I was really worried and he actually said "why are you getting that worried look on your face? I promise I only want to do an u/s for pecautionary reasons. I'm not a doctor who lies" So I laughed.  I don't think he'd lie to me.  I just feel so nervous because, although, I've been feeling great, this has been a scary pregnancy!  With doing IVF, then having my cervix checked every week, then every other, now this.  I just can't wait to have my little baby in my arms....  
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I took my classes already and they went well, so far everything is moving along fine.

Zuz- good luck in your appoitment, you think they might schedule you another u/s?
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ZUZ - wow, you should have already booked the classes at the hospital, they are getting packed SO FAST! I am starting my classes this weekend...
Unlike you, I slowed down on eating habbits and not gaining anymore weight..the baby is active but I wonder why I stopped eating like before?
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ZUZ
Hi All!  I have another appt today to check cervix and meaure baby.  I think I've eaten too much over the past 2 weeks!!!  I'm afraid of what my doc is going to say!  :(

I figured today would be a good time to ask about next u/s, classes I should take, tour of hospital.  I don't know any of that!  I can't believe Maria and I have two days to go until our 30 week mark!  Yay!  So exciting!!  
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Hello girls!
Maria, how are you feeling?
I am 30 weeks now, I can't believe it! Two more weeks for my next milestone, can't wait! Other than Braxton Hicks and more uncomfortable to walk, I feel fine..It is very hot here and humid so I can't really be outside much...Still working everyday :( Kinda tired of that too...
Dreamgirl, how are you? When are you delivering?

I don't think I will have any u/s done anymore, so you are all lucky :)
Talk to you later1
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ZUZ
Hi Everyone!  Today is a beautiful day here in Michigan!  I have a baptism to go today for my cousins beautiful little boy!  I just wanted to see how you are all doing.  

Eternidad, I know you and baby are going to be just fine!  Look how far you've come!  I'm sure baby is developing perfectly so that if he/she decides to make an early appearance, everything will be ok.  

Joyce,  5 weeks to go!  How exciting!!!!

Anya, Maria,  Hello!  Hope you all have a happy Saturday!  :)
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eternidad.... i ended up buying most of the baby clothes on ebay... a HUGE box for about 50 bucks... and that was when i was only about 8-10 weeks along... i thought for sure it would jinx it, but it hasnt (thank god)... baby is moving constantly and i think i actually got a few hours sleep last night... was still up and down but slept longer than normal...lol
right now baby is not only pushing on my bladder, but also is pushing up high near breastbone... AT THE SAME TIME... ugh it is close to agony. he/she must be stretching out.... it is all good... 5weeks 2days and i will be at my csection date.....34 weeks today
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Joyce- glad to hear you are dogn good, wow you have tons of baby clothes, two drawers how great.

Anya- Probably my next u/s is goign to be around 36 weeks.

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nope still dont know if it is boy or girl... and i am done worrying about it... i have a large box of girl clothes, 2 drawers of unisex(neutral) clothes and a few things that would be for a boy... so i guess i am covered whatever way it ends up.  i have a ultrasound May 15 and  i guess i will see if they can check gender again then... but i am not real worried about it.  
i have a few more days and i get to go to my baby shower... i am getting really excited. One of the ladies who was going to go, can't go but i ran into her today and she gave me her gift... a large bag of Luvs Diapers and a hand crocheted hat/sweater set... it is in pink and purple but i didnt have the heart to tell her that it might be a boy.  oh well i would still put it on baby even if it was a HE... just cause it is sooo cute, and it COULD be for a boy....lol

other than extreme tiredness and being hungry all the time, and TERRIBLE heartburn... i'm doing good.... lol
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Welcome!!! Don't worry about being less weeks then our thread says, its just that I have to create a new thread now and then but it doesn't mean we all are more than 26 weeks here.....so don't worry!
How are you feeling? When is your due date?
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