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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

@Lakarmw i hope you don't have to wait 5 weeks, either! this little people can be so unpredictable! happy nesting. hopefully all the activity will make time fly by too.

Fingers crossed Neomasie! I am trying to be on my feet as much as possible, or on my ball....gawd knows if it'll help..but it can't hurt. Going for a nice walk today with the kids to the park...
When are you next in to find out when your little one will be born?xxx