Roll-call!! Due June/July/August 2013

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Originally Posted by Mommyof3boys

Praying- I didn't even know that they would do a hep lock until this pregnancy and I am definetly going to see if I can have one too. My labors are really quick and I hate being tied to that stupid IV pole and it seems like it takes FOREVER to get them to take it out afterwards. They did induce me before so I guess they would have had to give me one, but I'm going to see if they will try just breaking my water this time if it comes to that those if things get going on their own without pitocin.

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It does seen like it takes forever to get them to take it out!!! Obviously mine was in long cause of the surgery but after it wasn't necessary anymore I had to pretty much bargain with my nurse to get it out. Glad baby is head down and I hope you get your pleasant surprise! Not long now!

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Originally Posted by Mommyof3boys

Praying- I didn't even know that they would do a hep lock until this pregnancy and I am definetly going to see if I can have one too. My labors are really quick and I hate being tied to that stupid IV pole and it seems like it takes FOREVER to get them to take it out afterwards. They did induce me before so I guess they would have had to give me one, but I'm going to see if they will try just breaking my water this time if it comes to that those if things get going on their own without pitocin.

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Same here! My first was an induction after water bag broke so I had no choice. But with this one I am really hoping my labor starts on its own. It would be pretty ironic if my water broke again and I had to be induced again. But I was excited about the possibility of a hep lock and they actually mentioned it at my L&D class at the hospital so I know they will do one for me unless I need another intervention (pitocin or antibiotics for group B). I also want to be able to labor in the tub for a bit so having the hep lock would help.

I have had them check at every single u/s i have had which all together totaled 4 and every time she was still a she, lol. I do have some hope for you though. But I agree that you can buy the boy stuff and then if it turns out to be a girl just do an exchange. And that my dear would be one pleasant and exciting exchange!!

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Originally Posted by Jadis

Maple, it was lovely! A real celebration of our little girl. My house is now packed full of pink and frilly things, I'm just feeling so blessed. I laid out all of our gifts and snapped a photo just to post here, but it won't upload for me!! Gah! I'm so frustrated. I'll try again today.

How are you and those beans feeling?

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Ah sounds lovely! Yes - try the pic upload again! Pink is a nice change huh?

I am feeling good surprisingly, just can't wait for them to arrive now : ) They are putting on weight well, I however have not put on any extra weight in 10 weeks.. I am losing it to them rapidly! It's great they have got to 34 + wks so far. Would love to go into natural labour before the induction or c section at 36 wks.. I'm a little scared!?

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Originally Posted by cvd

Went to the doctor today!
Hudson now weighs 7lbs 10oz (left the hospital at 7lbs 4oz). All looks well. He has a little bit of jaundice being a bit early but it's normal she said. She sounded concerned about his feeding though.. cause he only nurses about 10 mins every 2-3 hours. That's how DS1 nursed. I thought 6oz gained in 6 days sounded ok - I just have boys who eat efficiently lol! I have to go back next Wednesday to make sure he's reached his birth weight (again, she seems so concerned, I think he's doing fine, he's only 4oz away).

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Yay! Sounds like he is doing just fine. Don't let them worry you! They always want new babies to be doing just that little bit better, when in reality, there is no problem.
My midwife with DS2 was always moaning about his weight gain, it was annoying as I knew he was doing fine. Lots of normal things happening in his nappy! And now he is a real bruiser..
Enjoy your gorgeous bub XX

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Originally Posted by Mrs_P

its so weird how they do things differently between countries we don't get the group strep b test thing or an internal (unless you are in labor)

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We don't do that in New Zealand either. To be honest I would quite like to know if I am dilated!

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Originally Posted by cvd

Went to the doctor today!
Hudson now weighs 7lbs 10oz (left the hospital at 7lbs 4oz). All looks well. He has a little bit of jaundice being a bit early but it's normal she said. She sounded concerned about his feeding though.. cause he only nurses about 10 mins every 2-3 hours. That's how DS1 nursed. I thought 6oz gained in 6 days sounded ok - I just have boys who eat efficiently lol! I have to go back next Wednesday to make sure he's reached his birth weight (again, she seems so concerned, I think he's doing fine, he's only 4oz away).

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I agree with everyone else. He sounds like he's doing great. That's how my boys did it and I too was told I had fast milk and they had a powerful suck! They never needed more than 10 minutes.

Thanks ladies - I love this site lol it's great to talk to so many moms who can relate!

Seriously, grrrr.....is anyone else totally unable to upload a photo? I'm worried that when the baby comes, I won't be able to post a pic here :(

Hi everyone! I have been having computer issues and am on my phone.

Congrats on the arrival of Hudson Cvd! He is adorable!!

Glad to hear everyone else is doing quite well. It's getting exciting. 8 weeks to go for me. Can't wait to meet my little girl but happy that she is safely growing inside me and putting on that gorgeous chub that will make her all squishy and adorable at birth.

We had newborn pics done yesterday so just wanted to share one from our sneak peaks. I will share a couple more once I receive the rest :)

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How is everyone doing??? Anyone feel like their day is coming soon??