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You have to be 100% confident in your decision, whatever you chose. Good luck!!

Hey, I tried no nap today to see if it solves the bedtime problem of her getting up 5 or more times before she gives up and goes to sleep. I put her down about 20 minutes ago and I haven't seen her since, so I think maybe it worked!! I kindof sucks though because I love having that break in the middle of the day to rest, and no nap is making the afternoon really hard. She started whinning around 4:30 and all I could do to stop the noise was turn on the Care Bear movie. By 6pm I was in tears. She wasn't really being awful, just a bit uncooperative. We both know having a toddler and being big pregnant isn't easy anyway. I called my mom and was crying to her on the phone. Maddy saw me, came over, patted me on the knee and said, "don't worry mama". It was a rough day for me. Anyway, are you going tomorrow?? How was your evening? Is your mom helping you out a lot right now?

hey there - no induction yet. They called to let me know they are too busy right now and to check back at 1pm. It probably won't happen today. Last night we went for a long walk that about killed me - and I can hardly move now. ugh...so no nap? You're brave to try that one! I'd rather rachel napped and was a bear at bed time! :) What time does maddy nap and what time do you try to get her to bed at? Rachel has been difficult at bed time lately too but we have to put her down by 8pm and leave her. She screams at us for a while but with her books and toys calms down. Usually she calms down as soon as we close the door when she knows we won't be coming back. I hate hearing her cry and scream, but she HAS to go to bed!! It's so hard sometimes. Hang in there!!! Sometimes kids get so overtired they won't go to bed at night - maybe she needs to go to sleep earlier???

Well, if you can't get in today, then maybe tomorrow. Hang in there, and maybe you will get your wish and things will get going on their own? Actually the no nap thing has worked out really well...oh, there she is, Maddy just got up just now. She was getting up about 8am, taking a nap from about 2-4:30 and then to bed by 8:30 or 9pm. I really think that with the nap in there she just wasn't tired enough at bedtime, which resulted in her getting up repeatedly. No nap kindof sucks, but this is great and I will take it over the bedtime fiasco anyday. Let me know what happens when you check in at 1pm. Talk to you later.

hey there - I got bumped today for sure. Guess there are 4 more important people to induce. :) They have me on the list for tomorrow but I will probably just wait it out since my dr won't be delivering anyways. It's today or not at all - she's gone all next week. Bummer. I stayed on the list in case I change my mind. :) Have you tried putting maddy down for a nap earlier than 2?? I've read that sometimes earlier nap times are better -they go to bed earlier at night. I know that if I put Rachel down too much after 1pm it's difficult to get her to nap at all and even harder to get to bed at night. That could be the problem. I read a book on sleep patterns for kids that was pretty helpful for us - and has worked out great. Rachel has been a pretty good sleeper since I got her on her little routine. OF course, lately we've been a bit off schedule with all the stuff going on. :) Poor baby - she is either sick from teething or sick...she doesn't want to eat much at all, has a runny nose, a temp of 98.8 - don't know if that's high??? She is crabby too. Ugh - can't tell if I'm having contractions or if it's the baby moving - everything hurts. :)

That's too bad you got bumped, maybe he will come on his own in the next day or two- you can only hope. As far as Maddy is concerned. Napping earlier doesn't work anymore. She won't go down at all. Some time between ages 2 and 3, alot of kids just grow out of naps altogether. I was hoping Maddy wasn't one of those kids, but it seems she is. My mom told me my brother and I were done with them at about 2 and a half, which is about where she is. It will be fine, I can deal. I am just so happy that bedtime was a success- YAY! You have no idea how awful it has been around here at bedtime. She was keeping Jimmy up anywhere from and hour to an hour and half past when he should have been asleep. The poor guy has to be up by 4am, which means he has to be in bed by 8:30pm. I really feel sorry for him sometimes. Anyway, it is hard when your kid is sick, and for you this is bad timing. Maybe she will get over it quickly and be better by the time your little guy comes. Hey, I really don't think you are going to make it all the way through next week. You are going to end up in L&D in the next couple days and your going to be at 6cm by the time that happens- lucky girl. Your labor is going to be fast. Let me know how you are doing.

hey there - I was having a back ache all morning and then about an hour ago I lost my mucus plug I think. It was a ton of nasty goo that was tinted pinkish. woohoo!! I think the party is getting started!!! I'll keep you posted. We're supposed to go to a birthday part at 5:30, dropping Rachel off at my sisters since she's sick - and just in case I DO go into labor. :) Keep your fingers crossed for me! I want my dr to be able to deliver so I hope he hurries up!

That is great news! I'll keep checking to see if you post.

I'm wondering if you made it through the party or not?????

I am so crossing my fingers for you fefer!!

nope - no friday the 13th baby! All my back pain and cramping are GONE today. I can't believe it!!!!! This is driving me insane - I'm starting to think I'm crazy now. The hospital called at 6am - they weren't supposed to call till at least 7 - woke me up from a DEEP sleep that I never get- and wanted me to come in NOW. I told the lady what was going on and that I think things are going to happen on their own but I have to call back at 8 and talk to the head nurse and maybe go in anyways. I think I'm gonna go for a walk right now and think about what I want to do. It sucks that it keeps starting and stopping and teasing me - kind of weird. At this point you'd think it would just get going already!!!

hey -I'm heading to the hospital shortly. they want to check me out first before the dr will decide if I can wait it out or be induced. I'm sure I'll be induced.

I would be surprised if they let you go. How exciting! If I don't hear from you I will call the hospital this evening, but not too late.

hey Heather wanted me to let you know she thinks her water broke.. she is headed back to the hospital now :)

hey there - so I don't have to double type - check my post on the june mommies. I'm wiped out. I'll check in a bit later okay??

hi again - I've been getting contractions for the last hour now. Starting to time them but they last about 45 seconds at a time. Rachel is in bed now so I can be more focused. I might take a bath too!