Oh boy! Or I should say GIRL:D! I'm so excited for you Shana:)

Try to get as much rest as you can as the big event approaches, you'll need the reserves when you're delivering:thumbup:

:clock: :xfingers: keeping you in my thoughts..

any updates this morning?

OMG nothing from Shana yet today. I'm so excited! Maybe this is it.:cheer:

OHHHHH how exciting.....any one heard from Shana yet?

Sending you lots of prayers and well wishes! :D

Anyone heard anything? I hope she will be okay and doesn't have a rough time...how exciting though!:jump28ib:

Oh the Suspense!!!
Best of luck to you, can't wait to see the babies little face!

Yahoo!!!! Maybe we will have a early Christmas present!!! I saw Shana this past weekend, and it looked like the baby had dropped. I had not seen her in about 4 weeks and she always carried the baby low, but the baby look lower than usual.

How exciting!!!!! Any updates???? :)

:woof: Yeah!!! It does sound like you’re body is preparing for the big day. Spotting can be a sign of separation of the mucus plug or something serious. Please make sure you alert your Obstetrician. Among other things, I am also Certified Doula. And, here is a brief list of things that I suggest that all Mothers pack in their bags for the big day: (Please understand that this list is mainly geared towards Mothers choosing to try natural child birth.)

LABORING LIST
Chapped Stick or Vaseline Lip Therapy – For those parched, dry lips from breathing
Ice Pops, Lollipops and Breath Mints – You will usually not be allowed to eat until after the baby is born and ice chips can get boring FAST
Focal point item of Mother’s choice
MP3 Player or CD Player with music of Mother’s choice for mental soothing
Favorite pillow or body pillow used during third trimester
One or two hand held massagers – For relieving lower back pain
Microwaveable heating pad – Also temporarily relieves lower back pain
Ice pack, water bottle or hand held fan – Mother will switch from being cold one minute to burning hot the next
Trail mix, fruit cups, etc. – Quick snacks for Dad or Labor Coach; they need energy too
Favorite book, magazine, deck of cards, etc. – Unless Mother arrives at the hospital in active labor, there will be quite a bit of waiting
Camera or Camcorder

AFTER BIRTH LIST
Change of clothes for Dad or Labor Coach – The birthing process IS messy
Front Button Night Gown or PJs – For ease of breast feeding
Bath Robe
Slippers or Socks with treads – Keeps Mother’s feet toasty
Sanitary Napkins – The hospital issue is excessively large, bulky and long
Hair Brush
Comb
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Make up
Deodorant
3-4 Panties
3-4 Bras – Front flap opening or a size or two larger than your norm at the time of birth – Your breasts will usually increase in size within 24 hours of delivery
Breast Pads
Going Home - Clothing that Mother wore at or near beginning of second trimester. Mother’s rarely go right back to their pre-pregnancy size upon discharge from the hospital.
Baby’s going home clothing
Car Seat

I’m wishing you a quick, smooth, easy delivery! :love-hug1

OMG Shana!! I can't believe I'm just seeing this thread now!!! HOW EXCITING!!! Is it time?? OMG girl I'm so excited for you!!!

Well nothing more happened last night and I just got back from the doctor. I told him what happened yesterday and he didnt seem very concerned. I asked him why I would bleed and he said I probobly was starting to pass a bit of the mucus plug. I thought for sure he would do an examination to see if I was dialated or anything but he didnt :( Im very dissapointed, I just wish I knew more information, I hate the "waiting game". So if nothing else happens soon it looks like Im still on to be induced December 26th. He did estimate the baby's current weight to be in the low 6lbs today and he thinks she will be about 7 1/2 lbs when she is born. This is all the info I got today:rolleyes: :( . Im a bit bummed out.

I didnt get any sleep last night and I have a horrible headache and allergies this morning so Im going to go take a nap. I just wanted to give everyone an update. Thank you all so much for all the positive thoughts youve sent my way. Who knows, the day has just begun and maybe I'll get lucky :p Im so ready for Tess to be here!

Ohhh good luck shana!!! Getting so close now! :)

I wish so badly they'd let me bring Chloe to focus on, lol. In all seriousnous, I think she would be the perfect focus point and she is the best at calming my nerves. Maybe I'll have to bring a picture of Chloe :p

Awwww........she will be here before you know it!
Go get some rest and feel better soon!

Thanks for the update this morning!