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Brandy, yes I feel that anxiousness, too. The novelty of pregnancy is wearing off, and I'm really wanting to meet my little man face to face! I also have shower cake leftovers. I walk by and "even it out" every once in a while. I'm about to even it out to gone! Melissa, yes showers are a lot of fun! After all the worrying about Jack and whether or not he's healthy in there, it's nice to get to the fun part. I hope you don't end up on bed rest, though at least we're near the end and it wouldn't be for too terribly long. - April

Hey girls. I am having a good pregnancy day today. I even ran around outside with my mom's puppy today. Of course now I am paying for it with my sore ligaments but I have my bathtub filling up with hot water as I type. Ahh. Getting tired of my ribs being bombarded, though! I sooo long for the days of my ribs being mine and mine alone. I'm glad everyone's showers were so successful. Hopefully mine is, too. Still a couple weeks to go for mine. I have been so lucky with the discomforts of pregnancy. Other than the ligament issue and the ribs, I've been pretty comfortable. I can easily tie my shoes still and everything. I even sleep through the night without peeing! Amazing. I still look forward to seeing my little girl though. Hopefully she won't be one of those ugly babies, hehe. Anyway the bath is just about ready so I'm ditching out of here. Have a great evening and sneak some cake for me ladies!!

Hi guys, well i had a c___ppy day today...had my 34wk OB appointment and told him about my severe carpal tunnel and lack of sleep, and he said the only thing i can do is have a steroid injection, (which i am extremely nervous about), so anyway, after ringing around the specialist dr's, found out that for $500 to get the stupid injection, it might not even work, and i wouldnt even be able to book in til end of Feb!!! Useless! So that makes it easier for me anyway as i didnt want to inject some steroid into me anyway !! In any event, my baby boy is still measuring big and i go back in 2 weeks. Altho my OB is very very good and came highly recommended, hes more good with subsequent pregnancies, not first time worried mums as i have too many paranoia questions and he seems to be a little blase with me (like i was concerned about baby being big and going past 40 wks and he just says, oh well, it could just be that your big, and i cant say anything until each situation arises!!!) ...i swear these dr's these days are so scared of litigation and saying the wrong thing its frustrating! I just want some peace of mind and some "feel good" care, not just doc care. Oh, and ive been told i shouldnt be working anymore (i work from home for ibm) as the typing is making carpal tunnel worse. Talked to my boss tho, and hes said just go slow with left hand only , and attend phone meetings and he will be happy with that and wont expect me to do much typing stuff....he needs me to train the next person still which im sposed to do during Feb. That works, as its kinda pointless sitting around home bored and uncomfortable and wasting precious maternity leave, when i could just work away the days and enjoy my maternity leave with my baby! So at least that was good news. Anyway...gonna go off to sleep now. Hands a little better today as i didnt type with it at all and kept it immobile. Hubby just gave me a back ma__sage with oils, and now im gonna go read a book and hopefully sleep for 8 hours straight (wouldnt that be a miracle!). BP and other tests are normal tho (yay) and had strep B test today, so results should be in for next visit. At least somethings going right!! Have a good day everyone!!

Hi guys. Chris, sorry to hear your carpal tunnel continues to harra__s you. I have to say I'm amazed recently how difficult the evenings are for me. During the day I feel like I can manage. Yesterday my friend even dragged me out to get a pedicure, which was fantastic! I felt so pampered. In the evening though I feel so tired and uncomfortable. I think Jr. has turned himself, since I am feeling him differently, and mostly both higher and lower. Maybe this is just my wishful thinking, who knows. Hope you all have a good day...

Chris, 'sorry you had such a bad day. I swear, it seems like bad days during pregnancy are way worse than they were pre-preg. 'Hope you got that 8 hours of sleep! Astra, I know what you mean about the evenings. A lot of times, I feel pretty good during the day, then just really sluggish in the evening - don't want to do anything but lie around and watch tv, read or nap. My feet hurt a lot. I have my 35-wk ob appt today - should be routine stuff, nothing exciting, just Dr. N telling me how I'm "porking out" again. - April

You girls are so funny. Porking out. Heh heh. I think if my midwife said that to me I'd hit her. Duh I'm getting bigger. Hell-oooo! She doesn't even weigh me most of the time when I go in, which I love. It's nice not knowing...She is so rea__suring. I love asking her questions and sharing like the pregnancy sins I've committed. She is more than willing to share hers and how her kids are just fine. She totally isn't afraid of litigation. Sometimes I get frustrated, thinking that maybe she just isn't concerned about something I think she should be, but she always ends up being right. It is so windy here today! I think I should take my wreath off my door. I'm afraid it's going to end up across the street. It's driving my dog nuts-- he keeps thinking my husband is home so he keeps pacing and whining (and driving me bonkers). Anyway Chris I am so sorry that you're going through this junk. How terrible they can't even schedule you for an injection until the end of February! How long does it stinkin' take to put a needle in you? But i guess since there's no guarantees and it costs an arm and a leg, it doesn't much matter. I hope you can take it easy at work and make it more manageable, although I know how you feel about burning maternity leave before you have the baby. And yes, everyone, evenings suck! I start out the day loving life and by the end I am ready to collapse into bed, and DH better not mess with me, lol. I hate being that way, but hopefully my hormones will adjust soon after birth.

Hey girls trying to catch up on everyone. Well my b/p has been high for the past 1 1/2 days i called the OB last night it was 150/92 so i was a little freaked. He said he was on call all last night if things changed i was to call immediately. So i didnt take my b/p for the rest of the night fearing that i would be in L&D so i woke 1st thing this morning it was high again so my OB said if its high in the morning just go in to the office so we did. It was normal when we got there so hes doing a 24 hr urine a___lysis today and then i go back tomorrow for b/w and drop off the urine. Go back to his office on Friday he said if the b/p is keeps spiking up this week hes doing the c-section this weekend. So i have top hope that this pressure can stay down this week. He told me i will be 36 weeks this weekend so he feels confident that the baby would be fine. Thats the latest for me i need to catch up on the rest of you.

Sarah, your midwife sounds great. I like my dr and have every confidence in his ability, but I don't have that "buddy" feeling you might get from another woman. Robyn, 'sorry to hear about your bp. Wow, a c-section this weekend! At least you're a little forewarned. Good luck! - April

April that's awesome that you have the confidence in your Dr. That is really important! You don't want to wonder in labor if you made the right choice, heh heh. And Robyn how exciting! I know it's not necessarily ideal, but to think that your little one could be here this weekend!! WOW!! I can't wait to see those chubby cheeks.

Hey girls thanks the b/p is high again though i dont want the baby this early i guess what ever is meant to be will. I just said to my doc you promised me good drugs he said honey i will be standing outside the hospital giving you whatever you want before you even get to L&D sounds good to me LOL. CHRIS - sorry about that carpal tunnel i had seveal CT when i worked for the police dept full time i was always holding the police radio in one hand and then typing on the computers it was so bad. Now i mainly have it in my left hand it gets so numb and tingly but its pregnancy related. I hope you dont have to deal with this much longer. Sorry about your doc being so whatever about things. I guess he feels confident that everything is fine and is going to let nature take its course. How big is the baby right now? My perinatologist appt the other day Justin was weighing in a 5lbs 8oz.

I just got back from my ob appt, and it wasn't as routine as I thought. I got my first internal - 30% effaced and not dilated at all - no surprise there. Plus, they did the GBS swab. I'm measuring a little small, so my dr. ordered a sono for tomorrow to check on Jack's growth. I know he's erring on the side of caution, and this is probably no big deal, but of course my mommy hormones won't let it go and insist on being worried *sigh*. It never ends, does it? - April

That sucks April. I'm sorry that you even have to go through this extra step. I know you will find out that Jack is just fine. At least they can get you in so soon. And just think, another excuse to see your adorable little one!! I'm jealous. I really want another ultrasound to peek in at Claire, but I don't want to pay for it. Hehe.

Hey ladies. My update for today is that I have officially lost my mucus plug according to u/s. My cervix are also shortened to a 2.3. The babies look great and Shelby is now trying to fight for a head down position. Shane is measuring in at 6 pounds 4oz. and Shelby is measuring in at 6 pounds even. I am 35 weeks today!! WOW, I am thinking delivery might come before next week!! Wouldn't that just be too cool??? I think so!! Okay, I have to go back and read up. ROBYN - glad to hear that you are back at home. If Justin wants to join his family this weekend, no problem!! He will be just fine!! Just call him Super Bowl Justin!!

Wow Monica! What huge healthy babies!!!! And congrats on the lack of mucus plug. Hopefully labor is around the corner. Eeek I am so excited! I love births.

Sarah: Yeah, I was glad to get in so soon. That way, I'll only be worrying a day and then, odds are, will find out everything's fine. I am looking forward to getting to see him again on u/s. That's always a treat! - April

Wow, how exciting. We will have more babies very soon! Robyn & Monica, take care & keep us updated. And please put me on the email list to see pictures of the precious little ones when they arrive! April, please don't worry, I'm sure everything is fine with Jack. Please update us tomorrow as soon as you can. Hugs & kisses to all!