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Hello ladies. Had my 35 week appt yesterday and things are still looking great!! Baby is measuring at 36 weeks and his head has dropped pretty low. My bp is staying steady and my weight gain is at 17 pounds. I start my weekly visits next week and am anxious to see if anything is happening down there!! Been having a lot of pressure/ dull pains, who knows--maybe he'll decide to join us a bit sooner!!! I think I am def getting tired of being pregnant now--I'm sure these last few weeks will seem like an eternity. Glad to hear you all are doing so well. Monica--adorable babies!!! And Robyn, hope all goes smoothly on Monday!! Wow--I can't believe we're having our babies already!!!

Robyn, how exciting! By the time I get going on Monday morning, Justin will be in your arms!!! How long do you have to stay in the hospital? Best of luck and blessings for a smooth delivery. Check in when you can and of course send us pictures!!!! I get teary eyed thinking Monica and now you are already having babies. I remember the 3 of us being the 1st of our group to start chatting back in June. Can you believe we're finally at the end? We've all been through so much to get to this point. God has truly blessed us all!!! Ok, sorry to get so sentimental. I have been so emotional the last few days. I was opening a baby gift yesterday from a family friend and when I read the card, tears started rolling down my cheeks. It was talking about cherishing these early moments because before you know it, your lo will be all grown up! Happy weekend to all and Robyn, can't wait to hear about the birth!!

Wow Robyn, early Monday morning, huh? I can see how that would be both exciting and freak you out a little at the same time. I can't wait see pics! Val: only 17 pounds?? That's impressive. I think it's weird how I've gained 26-30 lbs (depending on the scale), Jack's measuring small and everyone tells me I don't look big enough for 37 weeks. My question is, where's all that weight going, then? It's either water retention, or it's hanging out in my a__s and thighs, which only still look small compared to my belly - doesn't bode well for post-partum, lol. Dh and I had a great V-day. We made a delicious dinner at home, took a bath together and had some lovin' and cheesecake for dessert! - April

Hey everyone just did pre-op this morning went great so its official they gave me all my pre-surgery arrival instructions so its sooo real right now i was up till 2am staring at the walls i am just filled with nerves and exictement and reality setting in. BRANDY - i know can you believe it we started this the 3 of us and now its come full circle i will be in the hospital for 4 days. I should have internet access but cant make any promises regardless i will get in touch with Monica and have her update if i cant. I am glad the rest of you are doing well. Sarah glad you are going to give it more thought the way i am looking at things is take every situation as it arises i think we all have this "game" plan in our head but we will soon learn that its not gonna play out they want we want it to. I have made 4 seperate lists for this upcoming week. I have a Target list for tonite to get everything we need for the hospital, a hospital list, a list for Anthony while hes at my parents and a list for Jason they way i want things taken care of in the house with the animals for the 4 days though he knows how do all of this i am like neurotic on how my cats are taken care of its like noone can take care of them as good as me considering my husband has been doing everything i still feel like he needs to know what to do. So i am as organized as i can be and as prepared as i can be thats the one good thing about totall knowing the birthdate so we can be ready.

Good luck Robyn. I am so excited for you! Val, so glad to hear all is going well. I too am feeling some low pressure so I know what you are talking about. You are I are due on the same day, I curious who will go first! April, what a lovely V day!

Robyn, wow you sound so incredibly organized! I am so excited for you. Blessings! April, I am jealous to hear about your v-day. I got roses, a sweet card & a wonderful dessert. But no lovin or intimate bath! I've been bugging my dh to have s_x so we can get this baby to come on out! I think he feels pressured! Even though it's really the last thing on my mind, I'll keep bugging him about it. I have been walking a lot the last few days & hope it's helping me to dialate more. My boss (who lives in Austin) told me to go to Carraba's and order a specific pasta dish w/extra garlic. His sister works there and they call the dish the pregnancy dish as it causes women to go into labor after eating it. His wife ate it with both of their babies, went home, took a walk & went into labor that evening! We don't have a Carraba's in our town but my dh is going to Houston for business on Monday & I am going to have him bring me some. Maybe it will do the trick. Can't hurt anything. Has anyone else had horrible indigestion/heartburn. In the last week, I have started suffering with it. It seems like anything I eat causes it. Tums are now my best friend. I even had to chew one last night in the middle of the night. Guess it's just part of it. And the pressure I am feeling down below is so painful. Guess that's due to the baby being so low & me being dialated. Sorry to complain so much. I'm just ready to have my baby!!! Have a great weekend & Robyn, best of luck!

SARAH- Excellent question, and one I'd put some thought into and discuss w/ DH. For me personally, I would have felt the same way as your DH (so would my DH). Newborns sleep so much, you'll most likely be waking Claire up to feed her vs. the other way around. AS for the ride in the car; I would suggest taking your boppy along to sit on for the commutes. Just my 2cents worth. :) ROBYN- Wow. Talk about reality. Monday a.m. is like 2.5 days away. That is so exciting. I think it is safe to say you WILL be the next to deliver. :) Best ofluck to you and DH. So the road on this journey forks; your're leaving the pregnancy path and taking the postpartum/newborn path. :) :) Enjoy! CHRIS- I feel like the race is on between the two of us. Who's it going to be? What is your actual due date? I sincerely hope mine waits until at lest next weekend, although I am SOOO READY to have Reece in my arms. Next Thursday is a full moon. Maybe that'll help. My DD was born on a full moon, and when a cold front came in. The l&d nurses put more stock in that than I did, but claimed a lot of labors begin at those times. Who the heck knows. Only time will tell.

BRANDY- I forgot to ask what the Carraba's dish is. We have Carraba's in San Antonio (30 minutes from us) and I was actually craving a nice Italian meal last night. I could kill two birds with one stone that way. Italian and going into labor. Sounds fantastic to me!

Melissa, the boppy pillow is a great idea! That would totally help to sit on. Why didn't I think of that? And I can only hope you're right about waking the baby to eat instead of the other way around. I was not a napper as an infant (or toddler for that matter) so my mom is rooting for me to have the same wonderful experience, hehehe. I know I deserve it, but I'm hoping I won't get it. As for heartburn, Brandy, my DH actually is having a harder time with it than me, since I'm on meds for it. He had to get up the other night after eating some baked pasta. He was coughing and gagging on the acid. Welcome to my world baby! April, your V-day sounds so nice. I totally forgot that we have a nice big tub. Still getting used to having it. That would have been nice. Maybe this weekend. I just made a good dinner and the strawberries, gave him a good ma__sage and called it good. Nice and subdued. :) And yes everybody, the pressure below sucks. I was doing the waddle today in the store. It was just so heavy and achy feeling down below. And sharp pains! I am getting tired of them. I don't know how I'll do this for 5 more weeks-- hopefully she'll come a bit early, but I know many women who are more miserable and go into labor late, so I am not getting my hopes up. Anyway, I've started taking more red raspberry leaf and also putting evening primrose oil caplets up there to get the cervix to soften. Fun fun fun. Need to get going on those perineal ma__sages, too. Ick! I really don't want to. So everyone enjoy your weekend. Robyn, try and relax and get ready for Justin! I can't wait to see pictures and hear the updates. So exciting!!!! You'll be in my prayers Monday (and Tuesday, Wednesday, etc). Give those chubby cheeks a kiss for me!

Cayingo, the dish is something like Tagliatini PIca Picu (I may have it slightly off). Hope you all have a great weekend & go Robyn & Little Justin!!!

Hi guys. Had my hospital tour this afternoon. The L&D area was a little intimidating, very hospital feeling, the post delivery rooms look great and very inviting. All in all the staff seems really nice and very flexible on what you bring in, labor postiions etc. Now I have to get the bag ready. Jr. is bouncing around in there today, little dolphin that he is. I got very little sleep last night so I am somewhat zombified, but I'm hoping tonight I'll sleep better... Hope you are all doing well....

Oh my gosh I am so p__sed right now. I can't believe what someone said about me on a certain post (most of you responded so you probably saw it). I am so freakin' mad and it is taking every ounce of will-power to not respond since it will only cause drama. Why can't people state their own opinion without calling someone else who has responded things like a "betty housewife" (whatever that is) and "undereducated"? Whew I am fuming. Anyway I had my birthing cla__s today, It was good-- helped me remember a lot of questions I always forget to ask at appointments. It's also good to know that as long as little Miss hangs out in there for 2 more weeks I can deliver there-- 37 weeks and after is safe enough for my midwife to deliver. I also found out that she doesn't do prenatal cervical checks unless I am showing signs of early labor too soon. She said it doesn't tell her much because every labor is so different, so that's fine for me. The fewer times I have to strip down the better! My midwife also said that she had a waterbirth one time where the husband actually got naked and got in there with his wife, so she now states that she wishes for the husbands to remain in swim trunks/shorts if at all possible, lol. She said he just walked in naked right in front of her face and it was right at eye level. I woulda died if my husband did that! Oh we were howling with laughter thinking about it. Well I am going to go show my husband that post so I can get it out of my system.

Hi guys. Sarah, I did see those comments, and I was actually going to say something about that, but my post was so long already I didn't want to make it into an article. I'm sorry that woman hurt your feelings. I think every relationship is different and it's up to every couple to decide what works for them. The only thing that counts is that the people in the relationship are happy with the way things are. I hate it when people judge! I also know there is a lot of focus on housework but I know that my guy does so many things for us that require a lot of effort that have nothing to do with housework, like get the car maintained and deal with a lot of finance stuff, and maybe that is old fashioned of me, but truly I couldn't be bothered...hugs from me...

Sarah, I just read the other post and wanted to add that about people being "100%" satisfied in a relationship sounds kind of naive to me. Don't get me wrong I'm crazy about my guy, there are so many things about him I love to pieces, and there are other things that I'm not crazy about that I did need to get used to and accept about him, just like I'm sure there are things about me that he needed to accept, who is perfect in this life? what ever happened to accepting people as they are, and only you can know what is ok for you to accept and what is not and what things you can work on together to be happier...whew ok done ranting hope you have a fab day...

Thanks Astra. I did the immature thing and posted something to her and of course started drama so now I feel bad. But thanks again for your support. Sniff... :) It made me feel a lot better.

Sarah i read your post to the girl i dont think you started drama you stated your opinion and she stated hers. Everyones relationships are different and what you accept in yours is different from what i would accept in mine but that doesnt mean you are right and she is right is just means what people want from their other half. I dont have enough time in the day to post about the bad relationships i had prior to Jason i took a long time for me to believe that deserved to be treated as an equal and once i was i expect nothing less. You dont need to explain yourself to anyone. We love you (: