Preggo belly check in 8/16-8/22

I don't know if I'm going to be able to read all your posts. :eek: I feel like I"m missing out on alot......but life is flying by right now!!!!!

My belly grew today. Seriously. I look like I"m going to pop. My lower belly is much bigger,.....but I must have broke the 30# mark. :p My mid/lower back is really feeling the extra weight.

Va ja ja pain is a real issue for me too,....if I don't wear my special thong. :p I reserve it just for work though. I also continue with constipation, despite my Miralax & docusate habit. I really think the va-ja-ja pressure is a factor,...as I'm afraid to bear down due to pressure/varicose veins in the area already. TMI?

I'm not as tired as I was in first trimester.....so I"m trying to prepare for babies now. I feel like I don't have much time as I waited so long. *sigh* ...we will be fine.

I got my court settlement AND my sign on bonus from current employer this month. It takes alot of financial pressure of me. I ordered furniture for my boys...and will paint their current dressors for the twins. We need to move the computer out of the twins room....probably in next week or so.....and my computer privacy will be gone......forever!!! So I will have to keep my posts to a "G" rating.

I have tomorrow off......hope to catch up with you ladies!!! Missing you all!!!
 
Morning!
I just took Haley to her first day of 4th grade. I cannot believe she is nearly 10..my baby! I start my online classes today too...gonna log-in in just a sec.
Slept ok last night..no butt pain. My belly feels so much better today.......no bx hx yet. Yesterday it was really getting on my nerves.

Melanie-we've missed you! Lets see a pic of the popped belly! Glad you have a little more energy..you do have a lot to get ready for! Hang in there and it will get done...dont stress over it!

No workout yet. I had to get all pretty to meet the teacaher. I will wo after lunch/nap.

bbl
 
Susan, I had lots of braxton hicks contractions with my first pregnancy (15 years ago) and I was an undergrad student at the time. Then with Justin & Jadon I had NO braxton hicks contractions. Now with the twins I've had quite a few of them. They are completely random for me, and not associated with physical work. Yeah to no back pain!

I still need lots of clothes for the girls. Mostly b/c DH & I would like them to match. It's harder to find used stuff. I also want to be prepared with preemie clothes, b/c they'll probably fit into that category.

Oh,....,my next appt is for glucose-diabetes screening too. So many of us this time around, eh? My next visit after this one I think I'll do the 3D u/s....sounds like fun!!
 
Here is Haley's pic I took this morning. She was so proud of her outfit. Red shirt, black leggings and yes Converse black high tops! I am not a black high top person but she does have her own style and as long as its appropriate I will keep my mouth shut!

I cannot access my classes until noon..grrr. Going to get a few groceries.
Hey Mel!!!!! bbs
 

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Morning ladies! Susan- Haley looks adorable and I LOVE that she has her own style! I never had style as a kid. Still don't....come to think of it.

Melanie- Another vote for belly pics! I need to post one soon too. I just took my 28 week one last night so maybe I'll get that on here today.

Well had the glucose test this AM and the drink was not bad at all. It tasted like a watered down orange drink. Everyone made it sound worse than it really was. Hopefully I won't hear back from the dr next week and it should mean I passed!

Hi Priscilla! BBL for more!
 
Hey! THanks for the sweet comments on Haley! As a kid I always wanted to wear what everyone else had....was always too shy to do my own thing..so Im glad she is not like that.

Jen-I hope you passed your test!!! My friend took her 3 hour test yesterday and failed...she is not happy! She is due a week after me. She is having problems with platelets, sciatica, and broke her big toe! This is her 3rd and she is older (not as old as me :) so we complain to each other all the time!


Melanie-youre gonna have a ball dressing up your little girls! Whats on your agenda for today??
 
Im waiting on my courses to be accesable. Im not sure whats taking so long.

I just had the yummiest lunch. Grilled chicken breast cut in pieces, apple cut in pieces, red wine vinegar and pepper....put it all in a ww pita..had that along with some veggie soup. It really hit the spot!!! Had a fudgicle for dessert :) Im good to go! Figures now that Haley isnt here and I have time for a good nap I don't want one! Im ready to start reading for these boring classes!
 
I'm beat & exhausted. I don't look forward to working next two days....followed up a 4 hour road trip to bday party of Saturday. I hope to do a bit of shopping though!!

I'm off to La La Land now!
 
Hey ladies! Sorry I've been MIA today but it seems no one's been very chatty anyway! Got called out in the middle of the night last night for my job so not good sleep at all. Woke up with pretty bad back, leg and butt pain until I started moving around and worked the kinks out. Needless to say, I'm going to bed early tonight.

Susan- Hope you got signed up for your courses!

Melanie- I hope your two days of work fly by for you!

Hello to everyone else! Hope everyone is just busy and doing great!
 
Tight tight pain throughout my neck and down toward my tailbone. Not a nice feeling. :( Hoping that I'll feel completely different in AM before my next shift. Urgh!!!!!
 
Yikes, Melanie -- that doesn't sound pleasant at all. I hope you feel better tomorrow. Great news about your "little bonus" -- good timing :)

Susan, Haley is beautiful! Hope her first day was exciting and that she likes her teacher this year. How did your first 2 days of courses go?

Jen, sorry you got called into work last night. What do you do that would require you to abandon your comfy bed in the middle of the night?!

Not much going on here. I literally shocked myself tonight, plugging in DD's night light. I have felt Boy move since then, but I sure hope I didn't do anything to him. I felt like such a dope.

Did a modified Body Fusion today -- exercise is really not much fun these days.

I have my 36-week appt on Monday. Unfortunately I have to take DD, who is 3, with me, as DH will be out of town. I'm not sure how to squeeze her up by my head; no 3 year old should be traumatized by witnessing a vaginal exam, right?!?!

We're in our first big heat wave of the summer. We've had a reasonably mild summer here in Philly. After experiencing 4 days of this nastiness, I am really grateful for the fluke summer weather we did have!
 
Allison, my boys never cared if what the dr's did to me.....they're in their own little world. Give her something medical to play with and she might forget the whole incident. Sorry about the shock.....sounds scary!!! I'm sure baby is fine. :D

Didn't sleep well last night. :( I got dual side calf cramps and DH snored most of the night. :mad: I yelled at him a few times, when went to the couch, then back to my bed, then decided to just get up 1/2 hour early for work....but I really needed my sleep. :mad:

I was super sore after my shift yesterday (and during) but then when I climbed into my car....the drive home did it for me. Cramped me way up & tight. :( I might have to start driving the minivan to work so I can have more leg/back room. 90 minute drive to/fro with a 10 hours shift in between isn't very friendly on this body nowadays.

Hoping for a better day today......send me "cakewalk" vibes ladies!!!!!!!

Waves to all!
 
Melanie- Ouch Mel! Sorry for all the tightness and aches and pains! I hope you get some better sleep so your body can recover!

Allison- I agree with Melanie, give DD something to play with and I'm sure she won't even notice. Homestretch for you...4 more weeks! I am an advocate for abused children and their families so anytime law enforcement or our Child Protective Services has a call that needs immediate attention in our county, we go! I'm only on call Wed nights and one weekend a month but so far I haven't been so lucky and get called out in the middle of the night! Oh well, gettin me ready for James I suppose!

Wonderful nights sleep last night! Went to bed at 9 pm and despite waking up 4 times to pee, didn't get up until a little after 6 am. James and I sure needed that! Hope everyone is getting some sleep! Happy Friday!
 
arch pain with aerobic exercise?

Hi girls, anybody of you guys having hard time running on the treadmill with foot arch pain? even the step aerobics do that too. Any suggestion ?
 
No suggestions on foot pain, sorry! I haven't been able to workout since week 5 of this pregnancy. :(

Today's work shift went much better than yesterdays. :)

I'm off to bed.

Be back tomorrow!

Waves to all!
 
Hi ladies!
Sorry I havent posted in a couple days. I was unable to log-in for a day then just got busy. Sleep has been average......wake up after 4 hours with butt pain and toss and turn. I may try sleeping in the recliner...it seems to only ache when I turn to my right side. I am able to take a 15-30 min power nap everyday which does wonders!!!! I am 32 weeks and 3 days!!

Today is the Founders Day parade. Haley is beside herself with excitement being able to ride on a float with her cheer/football team. Shes looking forward to throwing candy to everyone. After that she has a birthday party and going to see Shorts.....busy day for her.

Allison-we are having the opposite weather you are. Its been sooo hot and muggy and last night a cool front came through..no humidity and a high of 84....a little relief! I am sooo ready for Fall weather. I agree...DD will be fine at your appt. Just tell her the dr has to check on the baby...she won't even know whats going on.

Melanie-so sorry for all your aches and pains. The drive for you must be agony on your body. Is there any way to get a job in town?? I worry about you!

Buneknek-not sure about your foot pain......but I know about the butt pain :D

Jen-oh you lucky dog getting a good nights sleep!!! Even non pregnant I don't sleep like that!!

Dh is up..going to drink my coffee with him and visit. bbl

Waves to everyone! Wendy-how is your dad???
 
Hi ladies. The boys has a bday party in Bemidji today (2 hrs away). They will really have lots of fun. I think we'll leave early and go to Pizza Hut (Justin saw their commercial and wants "delicious" pizza) for a special treat & I'll stop at Target and pick up the babies carseats.

Unfortunately, I have another 4 hours of driving today. I"m going to take minivan and see if it makes any difference on my body.

Susan, now isn't the time for a job change. LOL I don't plan on commuting forever, but I did sign a 3 year contract (and have only served one year so far).

BBL!
 
Morning ladies! Slept pretty good again! Felt like I was gettin a sore throat so took vit c and went to bed early last night. Feel great today! No w/o again. I still feel pretty good (vajaja pain) and don't want to push it. DH vacuumed floors and mopped yesterday for me and did a great job! He said later "Man I am tired! Must have been that cleaning, now I see why you get so tired!" Hee hee....See, it is hard work! ;) He's great though.

Melanie- Have fun at the party! Pizza Hut sounds "delicious!" :) Do you guys have a lot of traffic up there because all that driving would drive me nuts! (No pun intended) Our traffic in FL can be pretty frustrating so I try to limit my driving.

Susan- How exciting for Haley to ride on the float! Hope she has a great time!

buneknek- I've had some foot pain throughout pregnancy because of ligaments stretching even in your foot. I wasn't running at that point but when I do get the arch pain, I would hang my foot off a step stretching calf and foot. I also would do a soleus stretch that I learned in yoga and that would do wonders. It's hard to describe so I would recommend googling it. Hope it feels better soon.
 
Jen~ it's just the opposite here with traffic. We live in the middle of "nowhere". LOL It's not unusual for me to drive 90 minutes to work & not pass a car the entire time!!!!! Lots of trees (thick forests) and water. I love it! Just not fond of all the driving. ;) ........especially with my rounded belly & numerous varicous veins. :eek:
 
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