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@Kelliria. I remember you mentioning the first pregnancy and will send you a private message. I'm proud of you for being strong and doing what is best for you ansld your girls as they are important and they are going to need you to stay strong for them.

@RooRoo. Love your daughters name. It reminds me of Queen Serenity from Sailor Moon.

My daughter's name is Ruby and we also call her Roo

Congratulations Rooroo917 such an exciting time xxx

Just had my 36+3 midwife appointment...baby still isn't engaged but is on the brim and is head down in a good position. All went well, babys heart rate was 135....boy??? maybe....she agreed to do me a sweep at 39+3 but no earlier but better than earliest 41 like with my son xx

@dragonfly thank you! Its so funny I never made that connection with Sailor moon, I'll have to tell my daughter about that because she loves anime and she will get a kick out of it!

@Lakarmw thank you! I love the Roo nickname for your Ruby too!!

@lakarmw wow your so close! That does sound like a boy heart beat!! Forgive my ignorance but what is a sweep? Lol

It's when then separate the membranes of your cervix to try to encourage labour...I've never had one before with my other 2 children until all ready in labour so will be new for me.....that's unless baby decides to come earlier....but I very much doubt to have an early one xx

what an adorable little bean, @beaut1ful8 my daughters heartbeat started off quite high in the early weeks but has been steadily around 140 throughout this pregnancy. i dont know if that helps you much!
@dragonfly23 how are you and little Isaiah doing settling into home? and how are you feeling?
@RooRoo welcome and congrats on the BFP! You are more than welcome.

I had an appointment 2 days ago and this kid is already 3/5ths engaged. I had a strong feeling that would be the case and i can already feel shes settled down in there. It sure feels like lightening. i can eat better without feeling like im going to pass out after a glass of water. her kicks arent so much in my ribs anymore and i have a lot of pelvic pressure and lightening crotch and anus-fun stuff. I was scheduled for 37+3 but due to her being engaged, increased cramping and the fact that i have the cerclage in and i cant go into natural labor, doc says we may have to go in a week earlier at 36+3. I think its overkill and hope we can still make it to 37+3 and i believe we will.
nonetheless, it seems i should probably start getting serious about packing some bags around here...

Neomasie, omg! That is so soon! If the dr feels like it is necessary, go for it. I understand your worry though. 37 wks sounds much better. I can't wait to see your baby. Are you nervous? I cant believe we are all so close! After work yesterday, i carpet cleaned my room which is huge. It is a full, finished basement and took till 8pm. Hoping all the work will help engage her! Seriously starting to nest.

@kelliria it is very very soon. I have brief moments of anxiety, but mostly everything feels so surreal. it feels like a dream, or like its happening to someone else's life, if that makes sense? i dont think it'll really hit me until maybe the night before or the morning we head to the hospital. I still feel like there's still a bit more to do to prepare, but i'm also so tired, sore and achy, i'm just kind of like 'meh-as long as she's got some clothes, diapers and a place to sleep, she'll be just fine'

Once again, i wish i had a fraction of your energy @kelliria! i wish you could bottle it and sell it!

Oooh so so soon Neomasie, hope it all goes well for you.....I'm sure a few days earlier than you thought would be fine too...very exciting...
Hehe Kelliria I'm the same with the nesting....painted my porch yesterday and having a new stairs carpet fitted today....
Symptom wise, I seem to have developed nausea again like at the start.....it's very very annoying :( 37 weeks tomorrow oooh i hooe tbe end is in sight soon, and i dont have another 5 weeks to go xxx