Due Sept/Oct/Nov 2017 (5)

I'm on my 7th sticky pregnancy (6th baby of ours) and I get so many Braxton hicks in later pregnancy that I really just ignore them anymore. They hurt, can be frequent... but unless they make me have to stop what I'm doing to close my eyes and breathe through them, they're just a lot of heavy duty practice. If I went by "if so many, go in" I'd be in a lot. Taking magnesium at night has helped keep them reasonable in my experience.

I'm in the "take forever" part of pregnancy... only 21w... but I definitely feel pregnant, I just haven't started to hurt yet (thank goodness!). We have a TON to do before the baby comes.

This week Jade Beall (professional photographer) is coming to my city to take photos for a group of us and I am SO SO excited! I pick her up at the airport tonight. (She did The Beautiful Body Project, etc).

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I'm 28 weeks too XX! :) officially third trimester.

I'm blown away with how fast this pregnancy has gone. It helps being pregnant over the summer we are SOOOO busy.

Over all I have felt really great. This pregnancy is a cake walk next to my daughter. So I can't complain much at all.

Lastly- I'm so excited we decided to take a mini vacation before baby arrives :) so when I'm about 33 weeks we're going to Daytona beach, Florida for just 3 days! Frontier had a sale so we got our tickets ROUND TRIP $70 a piece! No joke! :) anyways- it'll be super fun!


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This pregnancy is dragging for me! lol! I can't get my gd under control which makes me afraid to eat anything, insulin is increased weekly but doesnt seem to be making a big difference. Its definitely made me hate pregnancy so much that I've decided Im done after this baby lol i just cant do it again.

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I was in your position on my last baby...its not nice..have they mentioned inducing you early? I was 38 weeks but put on a sliding scale through labour which wasnt the best as i wanted a water birth so bad.. good thing i found though was once i was on insulin i didnt put on any weight from 30 weeks x

Hi all. This summer is flying by and I can't believe we have some in the 3rd tri already and a baby due to arrive in less than 6 weeks!!! So exciting. This pregnancy sure is flying by for me as well. We still have yet to even start talking about boy names. And we really need to get on that!

The past 2 days have been horrible. I just feel off. Super sluggish and light headed. I think I am going to call my midwife and see what she says. I am also itching in my hands tons. Not sure what that is about.

Shannshaff, please ask about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy. Itching could be nothing and it could be ICP, you should really get tested now and retested if it's negative now and keeps itching. Any patterns to the itching, like times of day it's worse?

This pregnancy is dragging for me too. I'm only 22 weeks and I feel like I have been pregnant for a year now. My blood sugar isn't playing nice, I think I'm headed for insulin this time. But other than thirsty and a bit fuzzy headed when it's high, I feel great! Definitely easiest pregnancy yet so far, so I'm thankful to this little man for that.

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Hi all. This summer is flying by and I can't believe we have some in the 3rd tri already and a baby due to arrive in less than 6 weeks!!! So exciting. This pregnancy sure is flying by for me as well. We still have yet to even start talking about boy names. And we really need to get on that!

The past 2 days have been horrible. I just feel off. Super sluggish and light headed. I think I am going to call my midwife and see what she says. I am also itching in my hands tons. Not sure what that is about.

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And if the itching doesn't stop, please don't accept "I've never heard of that" or incorrect testing (you'll need to check bile acids, not just liver panel or anything to do with the gallbladder). There's a good chance it's absolutely nothing, but ICP can be dangerous to the baby if it goes untreated.

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I was in your position on my last baby...its not nice..have they mentioned inducing you early? I was 38 weeks but put on a sliding scale through labour which wasnt the best as i wanted a water birth so bad.. good thing i found though was once i was on insulin i didnt put on any weight from 30 weeks x

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they induced me last time at 38 weeks also because of gd but its a nightmare! it takes them 3 days to get me started I cant agree to that this time, its too hard being away from the kids and trying to get babysitters when i think something is going to happen. So unless they give me the gel closer together (last time it was once every 24 hours) im going to refuse it.

I went in to the midwife today and they are checking my bile acids and hemoblobin. Everything else looks great except I am measuring 27w at 22w.

I'm measuring 26 weeks at 22 weeks! Off for another ultrasound soon.

I'm actually thinking this baby will be smaller than my last one. My daughter always measured a week or two again and came out 7lbs 11oz.

This baby has been right on gestation down to the day if not a little behind. I would totally be okay with a 6lb baby! Of course healthy 6 lbs but you know what I mean


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I agree! I have never measured more than a week ahead. Yikes. This could be a big baby or just a growth spurt and will catch up next time they check.

I'm measuring about 2 weeks ahead this time and it started at my 20 week check-up. My DS3 did that too and came 12 days early. I'm thinking she will come early too. I just hope she comes 38 weeks or later 🤞🏻!!


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Anyone else nesting? I think that must be what's going on with me. I've had an energy boost lately and have been cleaning and making my skincare stuff. I'm trying to get my formulations down so I can start my own business in 12-24mo when my DH is through with his doctorate. I'm excited! I've made body lotion, hand lotion, body oil, face oils for the oil cleansing method that rinse nicely, body balm, nipple butter (I'm excited to use!!), lip balm, cuticle oil, foaming body scrub, body polish, 2 vitamin C facial serums (one Oil based and one like a light lotion- works as a great make-up primer!!), Face brightening lotion, and a Facial wrinkle corrector. The facial line contains cosmetic actives!!

I'm working on my body lotion and my face lotion- getting them to the consistency I like. I also want to make a whipped body butter and a diaper balm with zinc oxide to round out my product line! I've had some formulations down for a couple of years now, but the body lotion and face line are new-ish. I just want to have my formulations completed before the baby comes, so I can jump into production mode when I'm ready to open up online. I already sell to family, friends, and colleagues. I'd love to have a stand next summer at our local farmers market! We will see! I want to see how our baby girl is and to have a shop on etsy first.

It sounds like a lot, but I've only been making/tweaking 7 items! My BF's love when I'm in formulation mode, because they are my guinea pigs (I do stability and microbial testing first, of course!)!


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Good news over here!
Had my follow up ultrasound this morning for the "bowel issue" the ultrasound tech said she doesn't see much difference in the bowel from 4 weeks ago but then the perinatologist came in and said, looking at today's scan, he wouldn't call it echogenic bowel. He said we have a beautiful baby! He doesn't think I need ultrasounds every 4 weeks but that will be up to my OB. Baby boy is measuring 25 weeks so exactly a week ahead. He was 12oz 4 weeks ago and is now 1lb 12oz!
I did the 24 hr urine collection and had a slightly elevated amount of protein but my doctor said it was fine and it's just to get a baseline.
I feel some relief! Now on to pass the glucose test in 2 weeks [emoji51]


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Roe - that is wonderful news!!! Congrats!

XX - that is just crazy. I hope it all works out for you to get everything set soon. I so wish I had energy! I still have so many boxes everywhere from the move and no energy to try to unpack them.

Yay! Great news Roe! I've been wondering how you've been getting along! Hopefully you can relax and enjoy things now!


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Hi All! Hope everyone's doing well.
Great news Roedinga...very pleased for you*
I agree with a lot of you ladies..this pregnancy seems to be flying by! Does anyone have plans for a baby shower?

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Good news over here!
Had my follow up ultrasound this morning for the "bowel issue" the ultrasound tech said she doesn't see much difference in the bowel from 4 weeks ago but then the perinatologist came in and said, looking at today's scan, he wouldn't call it echogenic bowel. He said we have a beautiful baby! He doesn't think I need ultrasounds every 4 weeks but that will be up to my OB. Baby boy is measuring 25 weeks so exactly a week ahead. He was 12oz 4 weeks ago and is now 1lb 12oz!
I did the 24 hr urine collection and had a slightly elevated amount of protein but my doctor said it was fine and it's just to get a baseline.
I feel some relief! Now on to pass the glucose test in 2 weeks [emoji51]


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Wonderful news x

No real plans yet for a baby shower, but we usually just do a co-ed BBQ with all of our friends to celebrate the new baby on the way. Sometimes we do baby shower games and all. It is fun as most of the time the guys really get into it because they normally don't get to go. :)

We usually do the same thing too, Shannshaff! It's very informal and a way to get together with family and friends before the baby comes. Most people bring something for the baby, although it's not required by any means. I think most women love shopping for baby stuff! I know I do! I haven't bought much, since I have overzealous family!


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Here is my 29 week bump shot [emoji228]:

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I feel so huge!!


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You look so cute XX. I think you have a smaller bump than me and I am only 22w!! I will have to take a pic and post it. :) I feel HUGE!

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28 weeks been having consistent Braxton hicks.. and my doc is trying to tell me it's just the baby moving....

I'm sorry but consistent tightening of my uterus every 7-10 mins for 20-30seconds at a time since 8am???? There's no way that's the baby moving... I know the difference between baby movements and Braxton hicks..

Needless to say I got sent home. /:


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Uh oh Nann! I'm hoping that your baby stays in a while longer!

I've been having the pinching/stabbing pain that comes and goes off and on today. I get this when the baby drops and in early labor. Luckily it is not frequent like in labor. My contractions feel like this until I reach 7-9cm, then I have to breathe and focus. I have learned to pay attention to the frequency because I could easily dismiss it!


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Xxforhubby you are looking fabulous.😍😍

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Good morning ladies! :)

Nann, I hope the bh's simmer down for you. <3 it must be very concerning!

XX, you look so cute! <3

I finally took a belly pic, mainly for the purpose of comparing with my 25 week bump 10 years ago :D

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needless to say, I'm much smaller this time around. I'd say at least 60Lbs lighter and I'm also carrying lower. I swear I felt massive before the photo but nope LOL, my bump is actually teeny. This peanut is probably gonna be small considering my diet is waaaaaaaay different.

Cosmosis- you are carrying much lower this time around! Hopefully that means you have a boy growing in there!


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We shall see! :) It will be interesting to compare OWT's, that's for sure! :D

Alright, so it is becoming difficult to walk for long periods of time. A short visit to the farmers market brought on some AF type cramps and pressure/pain at the bottom of my uterus. What is the meaning of this? I feel like a first timer. I didn't experience this with DD.

It's common in subsequent pregnancies. I was told to stay well hydrated- drink more than you think you should. It also can happen around growth spurts from the uterus expanding. It can also be due to the baby positioning lower in your uterus. I get them every time I exercise. I drink loads of water afterward and make sure to not do too much after I exercise. Easier said than done some days!

Hang in there!


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Due Oct 6th, swayed blue, team green

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First baby on the left and current baby on the right :)


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28 weeks in both!


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You are much smaller this time around! Have you done anything differently from your last pregnancy?

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You are much smaller this time around! Have you done anything differently from your last pregnancy?

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Lots of working out! And eating better calories. I had a TON of aversions with my daughter. This time it's much easier to eat decent. Higher protein for sure! And I've maintained my lifting routine and continued running! Much slower miles of course!


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Loving everyone's bump pictures!! You girls are so tiny!! I'm only 24w4d and feeling large. I feel like I feel great when I wake up but throughout the day I grow and get more and more uncomfortable.
We had an event last night so this is the most recent picture I have...the black is deceiving [emoji57]


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Loving everyone's bump pictures!! You girls are so tiny!! I'm only 24w4d and feeling large. I feel like I feel great when I wake up but throughout the day I grow and get more and more uncomfortable.
We had an event last night so this is the most recent picture I have...the black is deceiving [emoji57]


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Roe you look so great!!!


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My bump is so much bigger than you ladies I wonder if thats because i have no muscle left being on my 8th lol

Is anyone having problems with leg pain? Ive developed terrible varicose veins on my left left and after an hour on my feet im having awful shooting pains up and down my leg..never had this with the other pregnancies...ooo and my bump is pretty large also and so heavy.. my weight gain seems to be about 1lb every 2 weeks..il post a pik to add to the collection of belly bumps..you all look fab by the way x

Attachment 37085 23 weeks and feeling this pregnancy is sooooooo long..roll on 30 weeks then i can start counting down..