[bellasmom318]

Sorry this is so long - I had a lot of catching up to do!

Hi ladies! Haven't been on in a while. Just hot & tired, extremely tired. This humidity in NY is unbearable. I've spent the last hour catching up on all the posts. I can definitely attest to the leg cramps, hip aches & now some headaches. But I think I really need to stay hydrated. I'm getting so big! Will have to post another picture soon.

Forgive me if I go out of sequence as I'm trying to remember everything that's been going on with everyone.

Shelley - love the new belly pics! My little one moves around a lot but it must be so amazing feeling 3 little ones moving around simultaneously! Love it!

Alana - I'm so glad you had a good time in NYC! It's so great & so much to do.

Sarah - we went to a wedding a few weeks ago & all I was able to do is slow dance which was pretty funny since I couldn't stand too close to DH because my belly is so big! Glad everyone else thought it was cute! I love to dance, as soon as I hear music I start to move. So it was hard to sit still. Everyone time I would attempt I had to pee! This baby does what I call the bladder dance!

Justine - I was borderline GD with my 1st child & surprisingly passed my 3 hour test with this baby (but failed the 1 hour). Everything was fine, however, I did have a 9 pound baby. My OB's office will only let me see the nutritionist if I fail the 3 hours test. But perhaps you can follow the GD nutrition plan. I would actually like to do that just to be safe. Does anyone have a sample plan to follow?

We finally cleaned out the baby's room & the contractors will begin on the 21st! Can't wait to have everything done. Although the furniture won't be in until the end of August - talk about cutting it close. I guess it's ok since I'm getting the crib from my SIL. My DH & BIL will put it together when the room is ready. And I ordered the changing table from BRU today. I also have a bassinet so I guess getting the dresser & bookcase after the baby arrives won't be too bad. Plus I still have the same glider chair when I had my DD 5 years ago. It still works!

BTW - did anyone get a crib mattress? I've been checking out the reviews & it's so confusing since there are always mixed reviews. I didn't want to spend too much but also don't want a crappy mattress. Also, regarding the sheet savers - all I did with my 1st was get 2 waterproof mattress pads (always keep an extra in the closet in case you have to change a wet sheet in the middle of the night). I had regular fitted crib sheets & made sure the sheet was on nice & snug. I swear the sheets never moved. But I was 1 of those moms who had the video monitor on all night & would wake up to check frequently. Had the monitor right on my night stand.

Christine - I'm glad your OB is being so diligent with those tests because that's so important. Hope all goes well each week.

I go for a growth u/s on Thursday then a visit to my OB. My baby is currently measuring on the large side. We shall see if she'll be arriving a week earlier. I've been secretly hoping for an August baby!

We planned on naming our little girl Corinne Julia (or Jewel), but now my DH wants to name her Rachel. Ugghh, figures now he's changing his mind. But I'm pretty sure I will win.
Ok, my eyes are buring from exhaustion. Have a good night!

8 weeks to go!

Jill