2009 Pregnancy/baby thread

[Husky_mom]

I made this for Laura also.... can´t believe this babies are so grown up...

[wolfsoul]

I don't think baby wants to hold in much longer. She's been very active this last week, and I started having some painless contractions yesterday. They weren't uncomfortable at first, in fact I barely noticed them unless I felt my belly; But as the day went on into night, they started to get uncomfortable, sometimes a bit painful. Before I went to bed lastnight I noticed my belly had completely changed shape -- instead of oval, I am VERY round -- she is farther out front, but also farther out my sides, and she appears higher. I have a beachball belly. She's been extremely active all day -- in fact she's worrying me because she keeps doing summersualts. She's turned herself twice already in the last hour that I've been up, it's like she can't make up her mind -- please please just be head down when the time comes..
It feels like something is pushing down hard on my cervix (makes me walk like I've been horseback riding lol) and I keep getting this "fluttering" feeling, like a bunch of butterflies batting away inside, down fairly low. And the way she is moving around inside I'm finding myself uncomfortable and sometimes in pain.
I don't think she'll be in there much longer. I couldn't go to the dr on tues because I caught the swine flu last week, but I have an appt tomorrow and we'll see what she says. They think I'm due on the 3rd (9 days from now), but my own calculations put me on the 28th (4 days from now)..so it will certainly be any time now..

[wolfsoul]

The day before yesterday I was having painful/uncomfortable contractions, five minutes apart for several hours. As the day went on they slowly tapered off to every twenty minutes apart... every fourty minutes apart.. less uncomfortable.. and then by night they were gone. Only had a few yesterday, and none today. My belly is growing and changing shape. Very round now.
39 weeks


I have to walk hunched over with my legs spread out. Walking normally is painful. And I swear she grew overnight -- there's just no room left.
Should be any time now. We have a big tally going on on FB as to when she'll be born and how much she'll weigh. My guess is Oct 1st, 8 lb 7 oz.

[finn's mom]

How cute, makes me miss my belly! I looked at photos of my belly that I took the week she was born, and I couldn't believe my body was ever like that! I'm sorry you're uncomfortable, but you look great!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

How are all the PT babies doing?

I wanted to share a few new pictures of Lyra.

This little boot is one of her favorite things to play with.




Taking pictures in her cute dress.


Getting tired of picture-taking...









Also, Lyra waved at someone for the first time yesterday! She has been "practicing" opening and closing her hand to herself because people always wave at her, but I couldn't get her to wave to me. But yesterday we were at a coffee shop and a nice lady waved to her. She actually waved back! It was cute. But, she is sounding a bit stuffy today and I think she may have a cold- I don't really feel so great, either, so I hope it's short lived!

[beeniesmom]

Yay! What a treat Lyra pictures. She is so pretty. I love her smile.
... Put's me in a good mood.

[Husky_mom]

don´t you love the play with the weirdest things... lol.. my kid had this amazing toy but he´d rather play with an empty soda plastic bottle.. or the box the toy came in....

Lyra is so cute!!..

Oh.. Jordan.. I think someone is anxious to come out and play with the doggies...lol.. can´t wait for the happy news

[beeniesmom]

OK MOMMIES,
Need help/advice on slings or carriers.
Since I'm flying out in a few weeks I thought it would be a good idea to purchase or borrow a sling/carrier for the trip that way I can be hands free when I need to be.
What experience do you have with them? What brand was good or crappy?
How much should I be expected to pay? Are they ok/comfy for the baby?
Where do I buy one?

[wolfsoul]

I'm sorry you're uncomfortable, but you look great!

Thanks!!

I lost my mucous plug yesterday! Today is my actual due date that I'd calculated (the ultrasound technicians are off by 4 or 5 days but I humored them because babies rarely come on the right day anyways). I am predicting that I go into labour on Wed night and have her early Thurs morning. Just a guess hehe.

[Cataholic]

PC- your daughter is adorable. I noticed the pic of her sitting up in her crib, and couldn't remember if you were the one that I posted the crib tent idea to. You are. Doesn't your crib go lower than that? I thought once babies began sitting up on their own that you were supposed to lower the crib to its lowest setting. It might be when they start pulling up/standing up, not sitting, LOL, it has been a while. But, you might want to double check that. If she can get to the rail on her own, with her top heavy head (ALL babies are top heavy...not saying she has a big head at all!!), she might go over. Ouch.

[finn's mom]

Carmen - the one I have is awesome. You can get it on Target's website. But, I actually got mine at a local store. It's called a Baby K'Tan and it is phenomenal. I get stopped at least once every time I am out with it on. People write down the name of it every time they ask about it.

Lyra is so beautiful! I love seeing her photos!