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How are the December mommies doing?

My swelling is pretty bad. I don't have knees anymore. I just got compression stockings, which will hopefully help. They were a PITA to put on. I think I got more of a workout trying to put the stockings on than I've gotten in a while.

I had a growth sono last week and was measuring 5 lbs 4 oz. I have to have another sono next week b/c my fluid levels were borderline high. If everything looks ok, I can travel down to LI for Thanksgiving.

Does everyone feel ready for the baby? I still feel like I have a lot to do. We're also moving, which is making everything more hectic. I think I'm completely in denial that the baby is coming soon. I'm so not ready to go into labor. I'm really nervous about labor.

Does anyone have any predictions about whether they'll go early or late? I just hope the baby arrives before New Year's.

Hope you're all doing well. I can't believe we'll all be mommies in a matter of weeks.

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I am doing good. I am actually ready for this little boy to come out. I really hope he comes early & not late. I don't think I will last another 3 weeks....

I had a growth sono on 11/8, I was almost 36 weeks & my also weighed in at 5lbs 4oz.

I have had a pretty easy pregnancy, I haven't had most of the symptoms that most of the women on this board have experienced. So I am hoping to also havea very easy labor & delivery.

I hope your swelling goes down & you feel better.

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I can't believe that I'm due in 6 weeks!!! I have been on bedrest since 32 weeks due to swelling and high blood pressure. It is not as bad as I thought. I guess I'm getting all my rest in now...haha. I feel great though. We are painting the room tomorrow. I'm sooo excited to meet this baby that is moving around inside of me all day long. We are almost there girls!!! Hope that everyone is feeling great and enjoying these last couple of weeks. Before we know it we are going to be mommies!!!

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Hi Mommies! I am 35 weeks today and can't believe it. I'm still working, which I hate. I really want to go on leave already, but I feel guilty doing so knowing that i CAN work.

I have periods of insomnia, which suck. I also have VERY swollen feet and ankles.

i get my last progesterone shot tomorrow and I think I can finally have sex!

Our little nursery is almost done. It looks very cute.

How are the rest of the Mommies doing?

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hi guys!! I cant believe how good i actually feel compared to my last pregnancy...i had alot of setbacks, major MS till 26 weeks, and a sneak return at 30 weeks...and my car accident at 8 weeks, so my broken collar bone is still awaiting surgery for after the baby is here...
but i feel great...im due dec 28th although i will find out first week of dec if i will be induced earlier due to some other health issues..(also thats when ill have my growth sono) im 34 weeks, and as of last dr appt i was up 13 lbs total..im hoping not to go over 15-17..i have little or no swelling, im sleeping well, just have some discomfort..which obviously is normal...

nursery is FINALLY painted, and my shower is Sunday!!
I cant believe our will be here soon!!!

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Hi everyone!

Well, I'm sure you all know my story--I am trying my best to think positively and to hang in there. There is a chance that we may be having a November baby after all.

It's definitely not what I want--but the pain in my back is crippling at times. Right now things are feeling pretty good (KNOCK ON WOOD) and if it stays this way, I will definitely go until 12/12. I'm thinking she was laying a certain way over the weekend and it was literally the most excruciating pain I could ever imagine. For now she seems to have moved and while I still have the pain in my leg, it's tolerable.

I have 22 days left, and I want to think I can make it that long!!!

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Hi Ladies,

I really can not believe we will be mommies so soon.
I'm so excited but also nervous. I feel like I have so much to do.

I'm very nervous about going into labor, but I try not to think of it too much.

I'm a little over 36 weeks and everyone keeps saying I will probably go early....right after Thanksgiving.

I'll be getting another sono next week....I'm excited about that.

Now my complaints....I have to go to the doctors every week....been like this for at least a month. My BP has been a little high , so everytime I go I get a biophysical done. My carpel tunnel is killing me....my feet and ankles get so swollen if I'm not constantly laying down with my feet up.

A few more weeks....I still can't believe it....We will be mommies!!!!!!!

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I'm feeling a lot better, I think she moved and am not feeling that much pain in my rib cage, and now that I'm not working anymore I'm feeling really relaxed and getting a lot done!!!! My first internal is on Wed and I really really want her to come early!!!! I don't think I'll ever feel ready so the earlier the better!!!

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Wow, it's getting so close to December?
Let's take a roll call for what's left!

'Has everyone packed? Who has already stopped working? And what else do you guys have left to do b4 the baby's arrival?

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Not packed, still working(I work from home in sales.) I can't pack because I have so few clothes that fit me I have nothing to pack! I have to figure that out...

I think I will be getting induced/hasving a c-section sometime between Dec 5-8 unless I go into labor before then. I will be 35 weeks on Friday!! My ankles are huge, I have PUPPS(the itchiest rash you coudl ever have), I got some weird allergic reaction around my eye. Oh and my boys weigh over 6 lbs by now I'm sure so I am feeling and looking GREAT I can't wait to meet them

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Great idea to bump this up.

I am 36 weeks now and have a csection scheduled one week early. At my internal yesterday, nothing going on down there, no changes...

I am not working, haven't been for a while so I can rest when I need to etc. But I feel really good overall, can't complain. Just some mild swelling of the feet and ankles, and OH, the worst is the carpal tunnel I have due to wrist swelling. That's really bad...my fingers are numb as I type. But anyway...not complaining.

Nursery isnt done, still waiting on furniture. Still have to wash the baby clothes. Still have to pack most of my bag, a few critical items are in there but not much. Dh has to put together our glider this weekend and we are putting the carseat in too, just to have that ready. We had our shower, it was great. But I have had a hard time finishing teh invites due to pain from the carpal tunnel. So that is what I have to do the next 2 days.

We have all the major baby items up and put together. I want to be ready in case there is an emergency deliver.

Like I said, I do have a scheduled csection so I just hope I make it until then, I really want MY dr to perform it and don't want any emergency surgery. So that's what's on my mind right now...I am also just worried. I just want her to be here already, we are so close yet I will believe I'm a mom once she is here.

I can't believe our time has almost come!!!

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Hello ladies

It is so exciting that December is almost here! I have had a pretty easy pregnancy, so I shouldn't complain, but for the past week or so I have moved into complete exhaustion. I'm not sleeping well between the carpal tunnel and just being uncomfortable. I feel like I could sleep through the next 5 weeks. I do think the baby has begun to drop since I can breathe again - Yaaaay! I've been getting alot of pelvic pain and pressure, so maybe this all means I'll go early??? I really have no idea.

I am thinking about going down to 4 day work weeks after Thanksgiving, I am very quickly losing steam and still have things to finish up at home. The nursey furniture is put together, but it isn't quite ready yet, as DH wants to add another light over the stairs which he says would involve plaster work in the nursery ....he better get going on that!

Good Luck ladies, I hope we all have a relatively easy end to our pregnancies!!!

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Hi ladies,

Glad everyone is doing well! Can't believe that our time is finally here!!!

I am 38 weeks on Saturday....another 15 days to go due December 6th! Went to the doctor on Tuesday and nothing is going on yet......he thinks I will go near my due date.....I feel good just have this terrible pressure in my pelvis since 's head is very low (doc said it is good, "easy" exit lol).....at my 35week baby was measuring at 6lbs 10oz so I am dying to know how big she will be....they keep saying between 8-9lbs....OMG....

Tomorrow is my last day at work and then I wait....OMG.....

xoxo

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Good morning girls!
10 days until December, I cannot believe it!!! I feel like I have a lot to do, and no energy to do it. The carpel tunnel in my right hand is so bad; my fingers are swollen and have been numb since last week. I can barely write out the thank you cards from my work shower. Good thing I got my regular shower thank you cards done right after my shower! My ankles disappeared a little over a week ago. The swelling gets painful by the end of the night. I am still working, but I try to keep moving around to keep the circulation going. I am hoping to stop working soon! I just want to relax and I have been absolutely exhausted lately. I would love to be home and be able to take a nap during the day! I think I’m working for another 2 weeks, not too bad!
I am sooooo excited for the baby to get here, but I am really trying not to rush the pregnancy! I am not too worried about labor, what is worrying for another month going to do? I just keep thinking of the end result, which is finally holding the baby.
My growth sono was 11/5 and she was measuring 4 lb 11 oz. Her head was facing down already, which is good…I can feel her feet when they poke out the sides of my stomach. She also keeps sticking her butt out the side of my stomach, it’s fun to grab! LOL
I hope you’re all feeling good and hopefully we’ll see this post more as it gets closer and closer to December!

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It's finally December and there are already quite a few mommies. Congratulations ladies! How is everyone doing?

I've been on bedrest for 1 week. I was admitted to L&D last week b/c of my high BP. My BP is still kind of high so my doctor will likely not let me go past 38 weeks (next week). I'm already 2 cm dilated and I felt some contractions yesterday. I have another appointment on Thursday (37 weeks). If it doesn't go well, I'll be admitted to L&D that day.

I'm totally unprepared for the fact that I could have the baby this week. I just started getting things together for a hospital bag. We haven't installed the car seat. I was supposed to go to a baby care class tonight, but I'm not allowed to leave the house. DH may go without me. I finally called a pediatrician last week. I spoke to the receptionist for a while, but I was also supposed to meet with one of the doctors next week. I guess that isn't happening. I've heard good things about the practice though. My mom has all of the baby stuff and will bring it up when I go into labor. She washed everything for me so at least I don't have to worry about that. We were supposed to move into our house this weekend, but it looks like that may not happen. I hope that I have the baby next week, but I know it's very likely that due to my BP, I'll be sent straight over to the hospital after my appointment.

Hope everyone is doing well.

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Posted by Goobster

Great idea to bump this up.

I am 36 weeks now and have a csection scheduled one week early. At my internal yesterday, nothing going on down there, no changes...

I am not working, haven't been for a while so I can rest when I need to etc. But I feel really good overall, can't complain. Just some mild swelling of the feet and ankles, and OH, the worst is the carpal tunnel I have due to wrist swelling. That's really bad...my fingers are numb as I type. But anyway...not complaining.

Nursery isnt done, still waiting on furniture. Still have to wash the baby clothes. Still have to pack most of my bag, a few critical items are in there but not much. Dh has to put together our glider this weekend and we are putting the carseat in too, just to have that ready. We had our shower, it was great. But I have had a hard time finishing teh invites due to pain from the carpal tunnel. So that is what I have to do the next 2 days.

We have all the major baby items up and put together. I want to be ready in case there is an emergency deliver.

Like I said, I do have a scheduled csection so I just hope I make it until then, I really want MY dr to perform it and don't want any emergency surgery. So that's what's on my mind right now...I am also just worried. I just want her to be here already, we are so close yet I will believe I'm a mom once she is here.

I can't believe our time has almost come!!!

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I have been on bedrest since 32 weeks due to high blood pressure and swelling. It has not been so bad. I'm kind of enjoying all the resting that I'm getting in now. I have my second internal tomorrow and I'm praying there is some progress as I had no changes last week at my 36 week appointment. We shall see. I'm feeling good but starting to get really uncomfortable. Feeling a lot of pressure low down. I'm sooooo excited to meet this baby!!!! Feel good girls!

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So how is everyone doing?

I am getting cramping and random contractions, but nothing consistent. I have no idea if I am dialated or effaced because my Dr. doesn't do internals until 40 weeks

I am so anxious to go, I want to meet

How is everone else doing???

labor vibes to all of the December Mommies!!!!!

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Had my 39 week appointment yesterday. 1 cm dilated finally, 75% effaced and lost 5 lbs. My dr thinks I'll be within days of my due date 12/20. Biggest indicator is the loss of weight. She said this happens 24-48 hrs prior to labor! I really hope this is true!

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the 9th month of pregnancy is def. the hardest!! i feel soooo pregnant and i think you all know what that means!
- bigger belly, swollen cankles, increased discomfort, the stairs are getting waaaaaaaay harder, i'm starting to slow down.

not sure how far along i am b.c my midwife does internals at 40 wks thank God!! i am not looking forward to an internal!

anyhow, hospital bag is mostly packed, all baby clothes are washed and folded, all my laundry is done, we cleaned up the house, put some baby items in the garage for later use.. i think we are pretty much ready to go! except i have to go xmas shopping!!

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Hi Girls!!!
I am feeling like it's getting closer to the end but it feels like forever until I will hold her! I am having contractions every day, but am a little more than 50% dilated and soooooo ready to go. I refuse to buy anymore clothes and I have outgrown everything I have! haha
I stopped working last week and have everything ready for her, clothes are all washed and put away.
I hope you are all feeling good and I am sending you all labor vibes!