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Hey all- almost 31 weeks with my 2 growing babies

I'm am larger than I was when I gave birth to my son at 41 weeks. The dr. are all onboard to try and deliver the twins vaginally and so if I make it to 38 weeks- we'll induce that week. That's the first week in August!! At 28 weeks they were 3lbs and 3lb2oz- they are big! Next sono is 32 weeks.

Very excited and I dreamed I had 2 brunette babies- a boy and a girl. We'll see!!

Our house is still being renovated- looks like it won't be done until beginning of July. I'm starting to lose it!

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Hi Ladies!

Due 8/7 and baby is measuring 4lbs 8oz in the 57th percentile! Perhaps might have a 8lb'er! However baby is transverse still, so OPERATION TURN BABY is in full effect. I've started doing stretches and exercises to help turn the baby. Let's hope they work! I a.lso have a chiro appt on Monday to help turn the baby as well. Fingers crossed!!

The baby's crib is set, bassinet is cleaned, swing and bouncer and boppy have all been returned to me. Got my pump and supplies I will need immediately. Still have to decide on names I'm cleaning the house room by room and 'loosely' packed my hospital bag! Getting closer 53 days to go!!

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Just had another appointment today. I'm 29 weeks and is measuring 2lbs 12 oz. They said LO is smaller but given that my original EDD was 9/4 it's fine. She is progressing nicely overall.

We have still done nothing to the nursery. Verizon is coming next week to add wires to our other bedroom so we can move our TV and computer in there. Once the wires are in place we can buy our new desk and then move everything over. DH still has to move his crap out of the closet and keeps saying he'll get to it . I might just move everything to the floor on his side of the bed

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WHATS THE SCOOP TROOPS?

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offically am under 50 days now! and freaking out! we had our shower last weekend and got so many awesome things for LO. We are pretty set on a name and now just organizing the nursery and decorating. DH put the glider together last night and I cleaned out space in the kitchen for bottles and baby food stuff.
We have a 3d sono tonight! cant wait to see the little guy!

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I'm due 8/31 and have done nothing to get ready for the baby so far, lol. I will make a list of everything I need tonight so I can start picking some things up. I guess it's time to dig out the baby clothes and get them washed and put away! Wow, this pregnancy has flown by!

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BABY TURNED!!! WOOHOO!! So excited, so now I'm free and clear for my VBAC

I washed clothes this week. I have to get a camera to add to my monitor. I have a rough draft of my birth plan. Need to finalize my list and I'll feel better!

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I have a ton of things to do!

I was feeling so prepared for awhile, then fell behind and now am overwhelmed.

The most important thing is, we need to install the car seat. DH has an old, old, 2 door car not made for a baby!! We tried to install it, it failed miserably. Now he found a middle seat belt and needs to try attaching that and then we can try again. If we ever get the car seat installed, I want to get it inspected as well.

I want to pack my hospital bag soon.

I need to finish home improvement projects (this has been going on forever it feels like). We still need to install a shelf, hang some picture frames, rearrange a closet, etc.

I need to wash clothing and organize the nursery.

But then I think we just need to finalize a name, stock the pantry/freezer, stock up on some supplies and get the house cleaned!!

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We still have to do everything DH is off the first week of July and will get the majority done.

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How are you all doing in this heat?? I felt like while I was driving to work this morning I was going to throw up in my car, I still feel nauseous!! not sure if it is heat related.

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I'm feeling good in this heat. I'm just glad the drive to the train is short. Oh and having a car starter doesn't hurt. I already drink tons of water as it is. Now I'm drinking some on the train platform (shade) and on the train (i always make sure to sit by the br) plus my walk to the office is short once i get to penn.

Still going on my after lunch walks. Since I have gd it really helps with my levels.

The only time I seem to get out of breath is when I'm sitting down and she starts moving up a storm

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This heat makes me more tired. My third trimester sleepiness has kicked in and all I wanna do is sleep. Other than that, I'm doing pretty good. Been giving myself the insulin shots 3x a day and following the GD diet which has been tolerable. I keep telling myself it's not forever.

This sunday is my shower!! I'm so excited

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My commute isn't bad. My LIRR station is shady. So far the subway platforms have been okay and I have always gotten a seat. One guy actually gave me his on a crowded train yesterday.

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Does anyone have their hospital bag packed yet?

Is anyone else finding it hard to pack? I seem to feel so many items are a "last minute" type thing... (Id/insurance card/eyeglasses/keys/camera/cell phone/credit card/hairbrush/deodorant/ etc.)

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I haven't packed it yet. I have a mental list, though . Where did you get your pjs from? I was thinking of just doing a nursing tank and loose fitting pj pants.

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I won't do that until August. I still have 2 months to go!

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I haven't packed it yet. I have a mental list, though . Where did you get your pjs from? I was thinking of just doing a nursing tank and loose fitting pj pants.

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I bought nursing gowns from Walmart.com. They're the best., Pants aren't a good idea because you're going to be checked every few hours so you need easy access.

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just took the stroller out of the box and having DH put the carseat in the car later today--mostly bc the boxes are huge and in our way! The crib got delivered yesterday and we are in the process of setting everything up! Its getting real!!

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we finally have the nursery all set up (minus the bedding). my parents came over today and helped build everything since DH was working overtime, i'm so thankful! its hard to believe soon I will have a baby sleeping in there... next on the agenda is my baby shower July 14th.. after that I will have to shop for whatever essentials I did not get (ex- car seat), find a coming home outfit, find out what to pack in hospital bag.. i think that is it... 8 weeks to go, scary!!

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holy contractions & pressure batman!!

i'm 34 weeks and i can barely walk. if i didn't know any better, i'd swear my pelvis bone is fractured. i've been having knock down, tears in my eyes contractions lately and constant PMS cramps with severe pressure. these are all labor like symptoms so i'm hoping it's a sign that i'm going early!!! i really hope so because i won't make it another 6 weeks feeling the way i do.

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