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Yeah, I remember feeling that way at 32 weeks! Just wait!!  Ha!! I'm telling you, there's just something that happens during that last month that just makes you feel BLAH!!
Sounds like you're right on track with your weight, too! I've also only gained 23 lbs up to this point, and I don't think I'll gain much more, if any. My tummy is too squished to let me eat too much.  But like you, I feel lucky that I haven't had any of the bad stuff like hemorrhoids, stretch marks, swelling, etc. If being tired is the worst thing I experience while pregnant, I think I'm doing pretty good! I don't get achey very often, just once in awhile my back bothers me if I'm on my feet or sitting too much.
Good luck to you - you need to post a belly picture btw!
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
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Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Holy crap! DH and I just went to our 36-week checkup this morning, and I'm already 75% effaced and 1 cm dilated!!! Plus, Baby's head is at +2 station... We thought we had a whole month to go, but the NP said we'd be lucky to make it until next weekend!!!! Needless to say, we're both freaking out a little bit! Hopefully we'll at least make it through our final childbirth class this Saturday. 
Won't be long now!! Our little girl will be here soon!
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
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Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Ohh thats wonderful!! I know its scary but trust me when it all happens and you see her little face for the first time! Its a mircale! I wish you lots of luck love and a fast pain free labor!
Hugs xxxxxxx
emmasmom
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Get your bags packed girl and be ready to go!!!! This may sound crazy,,,,,but I loved going through childbirth...it's such a miracle and when that little head pops out and they lay the baby on top of you, it is truly an overwhelming feeling of love like none other. Embrace the moment and etch it in your memory.
Now sit back, relax and enjoy the last few days of pregnancy.
Best wishes and I hope all goes well for you.
Sharon
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Wow that is super exciting!!
Now I'm anxious for you!!
Hope everything goes well!!!It's the most amazing thing when they hand you that little person.
Take care!and be ready!!
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Best of luck to you and your family!
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I can remember having to hold on to my basketball size stomach each time I moved from my left to my right side in bed. What a chore that was. It will be over before ya know it! Yes those nursery's in the hospital are great so you can get some sleep.
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Holy cow - you have to work all the way to your due date in order to get three months of leave. That just seems so harsh. In Canada you get a year off and you can choose to split it with your partner. If I stayed in Scotland it would have been the same thing. There is reasearch out there that says women are more likely to return to work if they have a long mat leave
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Tell me about it! The US is way behind the curve on this one. In fact, only 6 weeks of my 3 months is paid, the rest is unpaid!! There's no way I can imagine going back to work after 6 weeks... but I have a feeling I'll be ready after 3 months. It will be hard, but I've accepted that I'm not the stay-at-home-mom type. Like I said, I think it's the engineer in me! But you can be sure I'm going to enjoy and cherish every moment of my 3 months. Can't wait!!
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
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Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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In Sweden we get something over 400 days off, right now I think one month is specifically for the dad. It's all paid, but not with full salary. In total, if you want to take some time off without salary, I think my sister said they are not allowed to deny you to be on maternity leave for up to 2 years per child.
I think the most important thing is to have a choice in the matter. If you want to work then you should be able to do that too.
/Ulrika
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