Topaz - ONE MORE DAY!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!

Amber - Sorry you are feeling down. I agree with the rest. Go to the dr about your depression and eat what you can. It is hard the first few months to settle down and realize that the little heartbeat inside of you is stronger than you think. I absolutely freaked out about everything and even tried to get my dr to test me for listeria. (He didn't, of course) Even now I get flippy about stupid things that I do that I think could hurt the baby. Hang in there, don't be so hard on yourself...your growing a life inside you!

Val - Speaking of you gaining only 9lbs. I met up with another preggo last night who over heard me say that I had 7 weeks to go and she said that she did too...I couldn't even tell she was pregnant!! I felt like such a cow!! Seriously, how big am I supposed to be?!? My dr has never scolded me for being too big but I'm going to ask at my next appt!! I look huge next to these other girls that are due the same time as me!!

Tina - Congrats on the baby girl!! I don't remember if I told you that yet?? I hope you are both doing well!

Well, I've been hoping that my house will get back together soon!! Maybe next week?? I'm sick of not having a kitchen! Other than that I've been very sleepy! I could just lay down at anytime and sleep...and sleep hard. This baby is taking its toll on my body! Well, I'm off to work. Talk to you all later.

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Dana, stop. Everyone is different. Years ago, I had a friend who was a size 0 pre-preggo, and you couldn't tell with her until she was about 7.5 months. She just got 'thicker' the whole time; then one week, she just popped out.

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Jo - I grew up in Richardson & went to Liberty Junior High & Berkner HS. I lived off Spring Valley & Plano roads.

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Topaz-Good luck tomorrow. Hope all goes well and can't wait to see pictures of Luke!

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God, Amber, I can't believe...the past few years, and here you are, two boys to hold tomorrow... LOL @Caleb playing the drums.

Good luck honey. {{{hugs and sniffles}}}

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Amber-Get lots of sleep tonight and have some fun with Caleb!! I can't wait to meet Luke tomorrow!!

Dana-I got HUGE with my first pregnancy and I'm no small potato this time either. I think you body will just do what it wants to do! My mom and aunts all gained a ton of weight too--I think I'll tell my doc it is genetic!

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All set for the big day tomorrow, Amber????
I am hoping for an uneventful and smooth delivery! Good luck & I can't wait to see how adorable Luke is!!

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Amber - Looking forward to seeing pics of Luke! Good luck tomorrow!

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I know, I know...everyone is different! I guess I'm more comfortable with being bigger than smaller so it all works out. Perhaps if I wasn't so big I wouldn't have this horrible back pain and rib pain though. I'm so uncomfortable mid-day I can barely sit in my chair.

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Dana

Dana ~ Have you thought about seeing a physical therapist? You may have thrown yourself, spine, shoulders, pelvis, out of alignment, and with your center of gravity changing so much at this stage, you're could be compensating in odd ways. A few visits with a CMPT (certified master physical therapist) could do you a world of good, right now and in the next few months. Your back should NEVER hurt that badly if you aren't injured, no matter what is changing physically. A lot of constant pain is different from a little muscular soreness or some discomfort a day here or there.

Also VERY common for 1st time mothers to have thorasic area (basically, the shoulder blade part) back pain around the 2nd-3rd month from holding and tension, etc. The PTist will have little things you can do to, exercises and stretches to keep you feeling good.

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Steph~ big squeezy hugs to you dear. Thank you for the well wishes. I have to laugh too when Caleb does that to my belly. He's already trying to beat up his little brother, LOL.

Thanks everyone! I have everything done, yippee!! Just got back from my pedi & am off to pick up Caleb so we can spend some time together. I am so sad though to be away from my boy for 3 nights.

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Awww...Amber - it'll be ok! Will Caleb be able to come visit you in the hospital?
Good Luck!!!
(Do you have a buddy? Who should I look for posts from?)

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Amber, good luck tomorrow. I will be thinking of you.

Jen, I just found out my BF is moving to Austin. She is a professional Photographer, you may have to hook up with her for some belly shots later.

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Lisa - I'd love to! Actually, photography is one of my hobbies, so we'd have something in common. PM me if I can help with anything (parts of town, , fun stuff, where to live, etc)

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Steph - Oh, I guess I never thought of it that way... You always have the greatest advice!! (((HUGS))) Thank you! That book you were writing really is going to be thick!! I had a massage scheduled but then I backed out. I got too nervous thinking about "what if they hit the wrong spot and I go into labor"?? Probably silly, I know, but I couldn't help it! Maybe I will reschedule and see what they can do for me??

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Good luck tomorrow Amber!!! I can't wait to see pics of baby Luke!!

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