Update

Oh my goodness sazsha, the baby is almost going to be here. Its so exciting. What are you going to name him again? Do you still need that blanket? I forgot that you only live in chicago. Hehe...I was thinking california for some odd reason, anyways. Lol. If you need anything else just let me know!!
Kristin

Erin- yeah their contractions but I didn't know that at first I just asked my sister and she told me.

Kristin- im naming him landyn and yeah I still need a blanket. California? Lol, nope im just like the next state over from you.

Okay, hehe because its blue and has a little snowman on it. So, I was looking for a different one for you since I *thought* you lived in california, im like that isnt going to work considering its a snowman, lol. You needed a bigger blanket right? Or what kind?

Kristin

I thought you didnt start dialating until you actually go into labor? I always heard of women getting to the hospital before they were even dialated then they start dialating once they go into labor, was I wrong?

But congrats I hope you have your little one real soon! I didnt realize you were so far along I remember looking at your belly pics a couple days ago and I thought you were like 32 weeks or so, they must have been older pics though

Yeah I need a bigger one since it's going to be winter soon.

How big are you thinking? What types of blankets do you have already?

Kristin

Wow girl! Youre soo close! Sounds like labor is going to be quick and easy! Lucky you!

<3
gaby

Kristin- all I have are recieving blankets, the thin ones. I guess it doesn't really matter how big they are just as long as they thicker then the recieving blankets.

Babyluvwu- yeah those pics were old, I was going to post new pics under that topic but I guess shutterfly was down. And yeah I always thought you dialate when you're in labor but as far as I know im not in labor yet and I just started getting contractions yesterday.

Well good luck! Are you having a boy or a girl? How bad do the contractions hurt? That is the only thing I am dreading, I hate pain!

~<3becca

Thanks, im having a boy. The contractions really just feel like cramps when you get your period but they're a little worse, if I touch my stomach it feels really tight. They aren't anything too bad but im sure they'll get worse.

Have you picked out a name yet?

Yeah im naming him landyn

Aww thats so cute, congrats!! Im so happy for you, shoot I still have like 18 weeks to go!

Post some new pics sazsha!!!

Kristin

Thanks, once your at the end you'll be wondering how it went by so fast. To me it seems like it was just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant.

Yea I would love to see some more pics of your little belly!

What contractions feel like!!!!

In a first pregnancy, it is hard to imagine not being a bit nervous about labor--especially with all the wild and scary tales that people like to tell. As you read about childbirth and hear stories from friends, keep in mind that each labor is different, and that you can exert some control over your experience by using anesthesia (like epidural) and non-medical comfort measures like relaxation breathing and warm water therapy.

Early labor often feels like the braxton-hicks or false labor contractions you may already be having--a balling up or tightening across your lower abdomen or lower back, or a feeling like menstrual cramps. As labor proceeds, the contractions get longer and stronger. They might feel like the cramps you get with diarrhea or constipation, lasting up to a minute, but they may be different than anything you have experienced before. Your whole uterus will get very hard to the touch during a contraction, and completely relaxed for the minutes between. In active labor most women without medications have to work to keep themselves calm and focused during a contraction, and can't hold a normal conversation.

While preterm labor can be painless, it is very rare to be unaware of labor contractions in a full term pregnancy. Some women find them mild and tolerable, but they are usually conscious that something is happening. More typically, in my experience, a first time mother will notice contractions and think "this is it!" when actually she may be in early labor or even having a false alarm. For most first time mothers, active labor contractions are surprisingly intense.




Where are our new pictures sazsha....Huh huh? Lol

kristin

The babys coming the babys coming