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Hi ladies! It's me, Lisa, mom of Alyssa Madeline who was born 7-15-03. She's 16 months old now, and we had the great news this fall that #2 is on the way :) So here I am, 13 weeks along today, and reading your posts with much interest. Imani, I am just over a month behind you, and...

Congratulations Shanda! What wonderful news! I knew we were due around the same time! I know what you mean about changing every day- Alyssa is already getting chubbier cheeks and hands in just a few days. And I swear she smiles at me about 20 times a day :) Best wishes to you and Kendall...

Thank you all for your good wishes! It is very nice to know I made it through the hardest part. I feel like if I could do it, anyone could! My main help was the book "Birthing from Within" that I read on my midwife's recommendation. (She didn't make it to my birth, but my labor nurse was...

I'm the one who has been bugging everyone with questions about third trimester comfort, whether dilation means anything, and all that. I just wanted to let you all know that: Alyssa Madeline was born on Tuesday July 15th at 6:43 AM! She weighed 6 lbs 10 oz, 19.5 inches long. (She was due...

Wow-- I guess it really doesn't mean much! 4 cm! Wow! At yesterday's 38 week appt I was still 1 cm, but now I'm 50% effaced, and baby is at -2 station. They say it's progress...and her heart rate has dropped to the 120's, which he said was a good indicator she's getting "ready". He said the...

Thanks ladies! On the contrary- I'm not really impatient, I was a little concerned because there's still so much to do! :) I'm finally done working, so now I'm even more productive- the bedding is going on the crib today, and I did pack for the hospital, and the cradle and changing area are...

Hi all! Here's a quick question: in your experience, what does it mean to be 1 cm dilated at 37 weeks? Does it mean I'll have the baby within a week or two? Or could it still be 3-5 weeks? I'm also 30% effaced, if that helps. Thanks for your input! Lisa first-time mom to be of baby girl...

Big congratulations!! I'm so glad to hear your news- and what a beautiful name! Best wishes for a smooth transition for everyone in your family! We went through much of this pregnancy together- I remember we've posted to the same threads... maybe I'm next up? Not sure. (Due July 15th) Lisa

Hi- just thought I'd give an update- it's been a while! Third trimester actually seems to be getting easier, if you can believe it. Lately I'm sleeping better, my edema is less pronounced (and less painful too) and I need no naps, and I have a good (normal!!) amount of energy! I'm very...

Well for me, unfortunately, it slipped away pretty good. Like you, I used to run and strength train, and raced through IM on 8 inch risers, and could do all of BodyMax, and was so buff! BUT... now I have gained 42 lbs, I'm over 36 weeks along, and my weekly exercise consists of one hilly 5...

My ankle and foot and hand swelling sounds JUST like yours. Yes it hurts, the muscles are all sore as if I've been overusing them by dancing in heels or pruning bushes all day. Making a fist hurts. The soles of my feet ache. So it does sound similar! And my weight gain has been like that...

Hi! Thanks for keeping in touch guys! Oh Amy, good luck- I'm sorry the days are dragging for you, but I can sure see why. I hope you deliver soon! And Shanda- we have so much in common! I'm walking 1-3 times a week, one of which is a hilly 5 mile route. My breathing is still okay since...

Hi! Thanks for asking! I'm 35 weeks and one day along...and feeling pretty darned good! For the past few weeks I was exhausted, not sleeping, achey, swollen, etc etc, but THIS week (so far) I feel totally great. Energetic, sleeping soundly (I didn't even get up to use the bathroom this...

http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=5&topic_id=6140&mesg_id=6140&page=5 I hope that link works- it's a link to a question I asked back in November when I was going through the exact same thing! I spotted three times in the beginning of my pregnancy- never much, just enough...

I have noticed the same thing! Everyone now notices my big 35 week belly and insists on telling me their labor horror stories ("I was in labor 22 hours and thought I was going to DIE") or saying "You're in for a BIG change!" or something similar. I think it is their way to feel better...

Well I haven't had a baby yet, but I'm almost 35 weeks along. And I am a pain wimp too, generally quite full of fear. But what I wanted to say is that in my experience, we find the strength to rise to the occassion when we need to! I used to think that when I got pregnant I would spend the...

Ohh, 38 weeks! And going within a week!! Good luck! I'll be 35 weeks as of tomorrow! I hear you about the emotional discomfort. I started sobbing the other day when my poor DH commented that my face looked thinner than it did a few days ago. It made me think my face is puffy now, that means...

Hi Shanda! Wow- you ARE right behind me! What a beautiful name you've chosen for your little girl! We plan to name our baby Malina Elisabeth. Ohhh yeahhhh swollen feet- how could I forget that? I almost cried this morning, just looking at my puffy fat platypus feet. Not to mention my...

Well here I am, about halfway through third trimester (33 weeks)! I'm the one who posted the comfort question a few months ago. For the sake of follow up, here's my report on how it feels: My groin ligament hurts like crazy, it is my main complaint. It is okay during the day but by bedtime...

Tracy- Thanks so much for your kind offer! But I went ahead and ordered one from Babycenter. I think it will help; I just hope it doesn't get too hot to use it! My ligament is killing me today- I walked 80 minutes Sunday and 40 minutes Monday. Looking forward to giving this a...