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  • I'm 35 weeks pregnant and experiencing some really INTENSE painful contractions. It feels like my body is preparing for labor even though I'm a few weeks away from being full term.
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Комментарии • 138

  • @karlikeymon6248
    @karlikeymon6248 3 года назад +46

    I’m glad I’m not the only one who rarely wears undies 😂

  • @kaitamblo
    @kaitamblo 3 года назад +7

    I want the pep talk of “if you want your hair, makeup, nails done” to just be broadcast to the world 👏🏻 Cannot wait to meet baby 🐻, sending you all tons of positivity and prayers

  • @elizabethmorrison3895
    @elizabethmorrison3895 3 года назад +8

    I had my daughter last year at 36 weeks. She was huge. She wasa nearly 8 pounds and perfectly healthy and went home 2 days later(they did extra watch on her). My son was 8 pounds at 39 weeks

  • @Iowagrad2011
    @Iowagrad2011 3 года назад +5

    Can we be best friends? Girl your honesty is so me. You are so fricken uplifting, I need that in my life.

  • @laurawalker9968
    @laurawalker9968 3 года назад +10

    Wow Lex! Your belly has changed a lot! You’ve really dropped. I think that trip to target was a good idea. Baby bears looking close! 😊

  • @Jennelovesyou
    @Jennelovesyou 3 года назад +3

    Yes love the self love message! Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is hard enough on it's own and u shouldn't feel bad about doing something small just to be comfortable even for a moment!

  • @toritrayer8935
    @toritrayer8935 3 года назад +19

    Okay but like what happened girl! You JUST found out you were pregnant😂 how on earth are you almost done already?!!

  • @meiraloraduncan8953
    @meiraloraduncan8953 3 года назад +2

    Keeping you and baby in my prayers. I am watching this after seeing the Instagram story about the condition with your liver has developed and obviously no one has commented anything about it which is strange because this video has been up for over 24 hours. It does sound like your body is getting ready to evict baby bear in the next week or so. I had never heard of it until just the last year when another RUclips creator did a video about it and how they had to induce her early to protect her and the baby. Sending you positive energy and many prayers for everything to work out safely for both of you. VirtualHugs. It’s ok if you don’t get everything done before baby comes. Ask for help from your family and close friends. I wish that they had all of those breastfeeding and pumping supplies at Walmart, Target and similar stores like that because I had to go to a lactation specialist at their lactation center to get what little I was able to get. I now know that the nipple shields would have been a game changer for our breastfeeding and pumping journey.

  • @robynnanne950
    @robynnanne950 3 года назад +5

    The baby prep talk is getting me so excited for when it's time for me to start mine (Currently 25weeks)
    So excited for Baby🐬 to arrive!!

  • @Keto_Queen_mom
    @Keto_Queen_mom 3 года назад +10

    Make sure your staying hydrated take electrolytes if your contractions aren’t going away hopefully you make it to 37 weeks ❤️❤️ my 3rd baby was the worst everything felt different and I had lightening crotch 😩

  • @janeschmidt9611
    @janeschmidt9611 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely, on the whatever makes you feel good talk! A good friend told me to make my bedroom into a cozy sanctuary because you’ll spend so much time there so it should be nice and comfortable. It makes all the difference! 🥰

  • @aliwantisacleanhouse7466
    @aliwantisacleanhouse7466 3 года назад +7

    I’m not going to lie. When I had my baby at 26 I had no idea the amount of carnage postpartum would hold. I lost my mom at 19 so didn’t really have anyone to fill me in on the ins and outs of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I wish someone would have told me what a huge massacre “down there” would be. Lmao!!!

  • @sueyloo68
    @sueyloo68 3 года назад

    Good idea to get ready sooner rather than later girl. If you’re having contractions now it sounds like you will go early. Better safe than sorry. What I’m anxious to find out if you pop with you’re water breaks like the other two. I hope you have one more baby. You’re an awesome mother. Willa is sooo smart for a 2 year old. You must really work hard with them at home. Great job. I’m so glad the coronavirus isn’t too bad there. That’s a godsend. I can’t wait for more updates and your birth vlog. Woohoo! I’m praying everything goes easy for you. And btw, you’re going to have baby bear fast. Maybe even faster than Willa so be prepared!! Good luck!!

  • @celestial_kitten0834
    @celestial_kitten0834 3 года назад +13

    I keep having the feeling this baby is gonna come early, every time you upload i feel like its gonna be the "im in labor!" Announcement. Obviously i hope little bear goes full term!

  • @callihanchaos258
    @callihanchaos258 3 года назад

    Your pep talk about getting new undies, having your makeup done, etc is exactly what I needed to hear when I was pregnant and giving birth 😭

  • @melissacruz5066
    @melissacruz5066 3 года назад +1

    Can we just talk about well behaved your kids are I truly love it! Praying for baby bears safe arrival 💙

  • @joraston
    @joraston 3 года назад +8

    I suspect this Baby Bear may come early.

  • @RaeBehrs
    @RaeBehrs 3 года назад +21

    Girl, buy one small pack of Depends. Save the undies and pads for after you go through the Depends. It is seriously a life changer lol 😆

  • @taraking7769
    @taraking7769 3 года назад +9

    When you think you can’t get any bigger and then you do 😭😭😭

  • @claudiacardoso4924
    @claudiacardoso4924 3 года назад +2

    I am just super excited for you can not wait to see baby bear 👶🏻 🐻 🤰🤱🌈😍💐💐💋💋🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷🌹🌻🌼🌸🌺 Its just too much emotions I lost my baby two weeks ago at 6 weeks and It was going to be my second pregnancy I was truly happy , excited , grateful for another baby and for all those special moments and then all my hopes and dreams went away lost my angel 👼🏻 in September 22 and I just feel this hole and emptiness in my heart I had a guy feeling I was having a baby boy so I named him Angel can not wait to have my rainbow baby soon 🌈 👶🏻 Just wanted to share of what im going thru in the hopes of you giving me a piece of advice send you lots of hugs 🤗 😘

  • @rachaelperidore2574
    @rachaelperidore2574 3 года назад +3

    I totally know the retaining water feeling! I retained so much with all of mine! You look amazing still, though!
    I 100% agree, get and do whatever makes you feel good right before, during, and after birth! Getting new undies is just one of those things everyone should do! Those that you got look super soft and comfy and I might just hit up my local Target to grab some!
    I can't believe 35 weeks have already passed! Seems like it was just last month we were finding out baby was coming! I'm so excited that there's only a few more weeks!
    Willa, omg, she said she was gonna go hide! Looks like she found herself a great spot! Too cute!

  • @crystalweston9794
    @crystalweston9794 3 года назад +2

    Coming soon: The next adorable Fitzgerald Sibling!! We're all very excited to meet this special baby! Cooper and Willa are so precious so of course this little one certainly will be as well and we can't wait to meet the newest addition to your family! Praying for a perfect birthday with no complications for this sweet baby who is loved by so many already. Good job with all the prepping. You have great ideas. You've got this girl! You are strong and capable and intelligent and I can't wait to see you with all three of your beautiful babies!!

  • @LeslieJenifer
    @LeslieJenifer 3 года назад +2

    The way I understand contractions, the initial ones are more toward the top and middle of your uterus. These contractions pull upward and efface your cervix. Eventually, when your body feels it's ready, it moves down and begins to dilate your cervix as well. So, they're likely getting things started. It's early but it's exciting!

  • @stephanieh1549
    @stephanieh1549 3 года назад +8

    Willa in the basket 😂 such a toddler thing lol.

  • @samantham5107
    @samantham5107 3 года назад +1

    Definitely in the same boat as you. 34.4 and my body has just been blah. I actually got checked at my 34 week appt just because I was nervous for how much pain I was in when I did have discomfort randomly. Pressure, lower cramping, painful to where it’d stop me in my track, Braxton Hicks are more intense etc. I’m closed but my Baby girl has dropped so that’s good.
    To be safe, I’ve had my hospital and snack bag ready for a couple weeks now lol

  • @madistronach9664
    @madistronach9664 3 года назад +1

    This happened to me with my first 2 pregnancies (currently pregnant with #3). I had prodormal labour, both babies stayed in until term, 37 + 2 and 38 +1!! It was brutal though almost daily painful contractions but no progress happened or very slow progress.

  • @OliviaW.1315
    @OliviaW.1315 3 года назад

    Lex, thank you so much for your birth/postpartum pep talk. Moms deserve to feel good and somewhat normal during birth and postpartum because it's all hard work. ❤ prayers to you and baby for a safe and healthy mom, baby and delivery!

  • @biggsbiggs2659
    @biggsbiggs2659 3 года назад +1

    Praying for you and baby bear that this next week goes fast and baby bear is a healthy happy baby!!!!

  • @helenowen4045
    @helenowen4045 3 года назад

    My daughter was born at 36wk n 3days. We was happy and healthy and weighed 5lb 13oz. We where and are very lucky to have her.xx

  • @paigemoss3513
    @paigemoss3513 3 года назад +4

    Haha Willa is my spirit animal ! *Trip to Target, only leaves with a bag of rice!!* hahaha

  • @hayleyj.
    @hayleyj. 3 года назад +1

    “They probably don’t really bounce back, they are probably dealing with hemorrhoids” 😂😂😂 felt.

  • @MommyOTC
    @MommyOTC 3 года назад +1

    Going through the same thing with intense painful contractions as well as cervical cramping. I’m about to be 35 weeks I know we are super close in pregnancy and it’s my third pregnancy (that has made it this far). I also have pre eclampsia, so I will be induced sometime within the next 2 1/2 weeks based off of my blood work. Side note: highly recommended ordering extra perineal ice packs from amazon they have the same ones the hospital has.

  • @nickster2499
    @nickster2499 3 года назад +2

    Was I the only one that when Willa said she was going to hid that was so ready for a little mini hide and seek round and watched her run into the kitchen and open the door to the porch 😂

  • @ALittleKayeinyourDay
    @ALittleKayeinyourDay 3 года назад +1

    Also 35 weeks over here 🙋🏼‍♀️ and I feel so unprepared. We don’t have the nursery set up and I still need to buy a car seat and diaper bag. 🤦🏼‍♀️ not to mention all the necessities for myself. What are your must haves for a hospital stay? For you and baby? This is my second to come home and I feel like a first time mom again.

  • @thewhitefam5924
    @thewhitefam5924 3 года назад +2

    wow! First comment. That's never happened to me before (lol) But.. $12.99 for that woven basket.. Great price in my opinion. Those are hard to find at my stores.. And they look so pretty anywhere in your home. Were due to have our baby on Oct 20th and have been doing the same things as you- still need to build the swing, get the pac n play set up, set up a baby box upstairs and down, etc. A Lot goes into having a tiny human!

  • @StudioBlixje
    @StudioBlixje 3 года назад +1

    I absolutely never had like the prepairing contractions until I was 41 weeks. I immediately got a storm of contractions and my son was born at 41 weeks and 1 day. So I really have no Idea how that would be. Also no braxton hics whatsoever. I was really confused when it really started immediatly like the real deal. 🙈

  • @spi5897
    @spi5897 3 года назад +1

    I swear it seems like we almost always have the same problems in our pregnancies. I have been having preterm labor symptoms since I was 31 weeks and I made it to 36 weeks yesterday on the 9th. I have also been dilated since 31 weeks only at 1cm still and my baby girl has been head down since then but after my appointment I had yesterday she is really low down so I think she has officially dropped although it isn’t quite as noticeable because I have carried her low throughout the whole pregnancy anyway. But I feel you on the contractions which started at 31 weeks. I have had to go to the ER like 3 times for different preterm labor symptoms but they never really seemed to concerned. I also possibly have a high leak going on but yet my fluid levels are fine right now.. But again people at ER weren’t too concerned when I Went about that. This is my first baby and I really don’t even know at this point if she is gonna come earlier or not.

  • @chelseascarborough729
    @chelseascarborough729 3 года назад +1

    I’m 35 weeks tomorrow and I feel the same way that you explained at the beginning. My midwife said to call if I ever get more than 4 in an hour and at my last appointment I told her I’d be calling every hour lol. That final countdown can be the worst. Especially when there’s so much that is unknown.

  • @vickicooper547
    @vickicooper547 3 года назад +2

    I’ve changed my mind all through your journey first girl then boy then Girl but I now think a boy 💙

  • @abbyw9590
    @abbyw9590 3 года назад +4

    You should try wearing Depends, I heard it is much more comfortable and easier than wearing underwear in the first couple of weeks

  • @janinebell763
    @janinebell763 3 года назад +2

    Comfort is magical and have good knickers. Are you worried to having a fast labour. 40minutes last time.

  • @jackimiller2494
    @jackimiller2494 3 года назад +1

    Went into labor at 35 weeks in may now I have a happy 4 month old! He was super low as well.

  • @ashleighflood6262
    @ashleighflood6262 3 года назад

    I had super painful contractions at 21 weeks let me tell you that was scary. Got to the hospital they said I was dehydrated and drink a ton of water. They checked my cervix manually guess you call it lol then I had a ultrasound to make sure it really wasn't shortening and it was fine.I was sent home to drink water and the pain went away(thank God my real labor wasn't like that omg I was in tears in pain). Make sure your drinking tons of water (they told me 2L I should be drinking a day while pregnant) it sounds like how I was kind of but the pain radiated from lower abdomen up my stomach like bad diarrhea cramps. After that I had lots of Braxton Hicks (mainly tightening sometimes mildly painful up until 38 weeks 2 days when I went into full labor. Had my daughter 38 weeks 3 days). Take care Lex all will be okay

  • @theconnelleyfamily6309
    @theconnelleyfamily6309 3 года назад

    Keep us updated. 💕 Getting closer and closer. Nothing but positive vibes and a healthy delivery. So excited to see baby bear 🐻. Good morning 🌅 Lex,Dan,Coop and Willa 🌈

  • @michaelajones2307
    @michaelajones2307 3 года назад +1

    My first came at 38 weeks 4 days, my second came at 41 weeks exactly, my third came at 39 weeks 4 days.

  • @marilynsoto8617
    @marilynsoto8617 3 года назад

    Praying for you and baby 🐻 right now!!!

  • @jennifers2775
    @jennifers2775 3 года назад

    Your skin looks flawless

  • @emmamuhlenbruch2834
    @emmamuhlenbruch2834 3 года назад

    I love your pep talks "do what makes you happy!" Cant (but will!) Wait to meet baby bear!!

  • @carolann8840
    @carolann8840 3 года назад

    I’m due to give birth in two weeks! Thank you for the self care pep talk! 💙 I’m a first time mom and needed to hear that because I’ve heard so many opinions from others lately. I think I’ll be going to get a pedicure next week to treat myself ☺️

  • @Gemma2811
    @Gemma2811 3 года назад +1

    Cant wait to meet baby 👶🏻 🐻

  • @sueyloo68
    @sueyloo68 3 года назад

    Love your music btw. It’s always beautiful

  • @jmeblare7473
    @jmeblare7473 3 года назад

    With my second, I was prepped with baby stuff by 30 weeks. I had a lot of time on my hands since we were in COVID land. Haha it made my last 10 weeks go so slow. My little boy is now 3 months old.

  • @shannonlacroix5952
    @shannonlacroix5952 3 года назад

    I just rewatched it and realized Willa asked to play hide & seek, that’s why she was in the basket! So freaking adorable 😍 thanks for keeping us up to date! Your family is in my prayers and I can’t wait for baby 🐻 to join your fabulous clan!

  • @deesworld5309
    @deesworld5309 3 года назад

    wish you all the best

  • @nellawiebe9131
    @nellawiebe9131 3 года назад +1

    I have a question ? how to get rid of stretch marks ? 😊 love your videos 📹 ❤ and I wish you best of luck...! 🥰

  • @heatherlongmore5831
    @heatherlongmore5831 3 года назад

    Both of my babies were a week early, too. My 2nd I had strong, consistent contractions at 36 weeks and onward with her incredibly low in my pelvis. When I went into actual labor, I thought they’d send me home, but we were only in labor there for 4 hours and pushed for 3 min lol so good luck! I hope you can make it to full term 💗

  • @softmarshmello2821
    @softmarshmello2821 3 года назад

    Dang im so excited! Checking your instagram daily. Wish you the best luck with your last weeks💌

  • @rachelr9352
    @rachelr9352 3 года назад +4

    What you’re describing sounds so much like I experienced in my last trimester with my second who was born in September, and he came almost three weeks early at 37 and a half weeks 😬 we weren’t prepared because I had to be induced with my first lol, so good for you for getting things ready. Everyone is healthy and happy though! Best of luck to you! 🤞

  • @alyviadarnell3301
    @alyviadarnell3301 3 года назад +1

    I cant wait to see how willa reacts to the new baby!

  • @jancarlson2165
    @jancarlson2165 3 года назад

    I LOVED to see Willa in the basket lol. She's so sweet!!!

  • @robo4450
    @robo4450 3 года назад

    Yes, your bump is looking lower. Yay baby 🐻 is coming soon! Can’t wait to meet them!

  • @Hulkwoman961
    @Hulkwoman961 3 года назад

    I hope you make it to full term🙏

  • @nicky740
    @nicky740 3 года назад

    Yesss on the little joys! I bought myself some really nice shampoo and conditioner that smelled soooo good and that first shower at the hospital was absolutely amazing. I’ve recommended it to all my friends.

  • @BlueMoon3l3b
    @BlueMoon3l3b 3 года назад

    Make sure you’re chugging water! I’ve seen so many pregnancy vlogs where they get super scared and have strong contractions due to dehydration. This might not be it at all, but it doesn’t hurt to try ❤️

  • @sueyloo68
    @sueyloo68 3 года назад

    Oh my God, Willa with the bear in the swing. How adorable!! She’s so cute!

  • @stephanieholman6509
    @stephanieholman6509 3 года назад

    Aww can't wait for pictures. I've followed since you were trying with willa. I'm so stoked.
    Prayers for a safe and fast delivery. Xoxo

  • @lisas6461
    @lisas6461 3 года назад

    For my post partum bleeding i wore underwear I didn't care about but still kept them clean and huge pads will be your best friend during recovery. Use the peri bottle as much as you want etc

  • @karenpalardy1416
    @karenpalardy1416 3 года назад +1

    My 2nd daughter was 6 weeks early so her nursery was finished after she came home from the hospital

  • @mikiw4487
    @mikiw4487 3 года назад

    Willa is just so ready to be a big sister 🥰 bless her

  • @mamabird1284
    @mamabird1284 3 года назад

    My water broke at 35 weeks sooo watch out girl you never know but hopefully prays you make it till the end 🙏🙏🙏

  • @samantha0021
    @samantha0021 3 года назад

    You are still glowing! You look amazing! Can’t wait to watch your family grow.
    Where is your plaid flannel hoodie from?! Loving that color!

  • @elizabethshurtleff4355
    @elizabethshurtleff4355 3 года назад +2

    Also do you recommend any leggings that are comfortable for pregnancy and postpartum?

  • @heatherdiaz10969
    @heatherdiaz10969 3 года назад

    The more lids you have the faster they come so you got like maybe 2 weeks and faster labor to good luck love your family

  • @emilywisby1975
    @emilywisby1975 3 года назад

    Living vicariously through you while you shop.. day 6 of COVID while 28 weeks pregnant... 😑 It’s no fun at all.

  • @kaylabowman2104
    @kaylabowman2104 3 года назад

    I pray everything go smooth for you and the baby. Your belly does look a little low...

  • @kayleighnesbitt4665
    @kayleighnesbitt4665 3 года назад

    I could see the contraction. And I pray that if you do happen to go early, that you and baby are ok.

  • @susanleatherwood22
    @susanleatherwood22 3 года назад

    Im so excited for your family.

  • @isla5625
    @isla5625 3 года назад

    Praying for you and baby bear!!! Please update us when you can❤❤❤

  • @samanthadugan7045
    @samanthadugan7045 3 года назад +1

    I thought I was weird - I dont wear underwear either 😬 so excited for baby bear! Could you link all of the closet organizers and baskets you bought for organizing?

  • @elizabethshurtleff4355
    @elizabethshurtleff4355 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us and being real and genuine. Your family is beautiful! I have two girls one 2 and one 10 months old. I wish someone would have told me about this with my first about bouncing back or feel good about undies and makeup. We want one more baby and I literally feel like I’m learning more and more. You gave me a bunch of ideas!! For when we do plan for a third.

  • @ericagoats4610
    @ericagoats4610 3 года назад

    the baby might be getting ready to come out but you are in my thoughts and prayers 😍😘😘❤️🙂

  • @clairebowen5899
    @clairebowen5899 3 года назад

    omg Cooper and Willa are getting so big

  • @tripletsrox
    @tripletsrox 3 года назад

    So excited for you guys Lex! 💗

  • @mckenziecertuche3704
    @mckenziecertuche3704 3 года назад

    The only plus to moving to the other side of the world is now your videos come out during nap time

  • @stacieclark-benson688
    @stacieclark-benson688 3 года назад

    Beings that its your 3rd baby, you could go into labor a little sooner & your delivery may be a lot quicker. It sounds like Braxton Hicks to me, but if they were hurting down below then I would be a bit concerned. Definitely would get to packing that hospital bag though because you just never know! You could see the contraction when you showed us, it made your belly more round again instead of pointing towards the floor. Im so excited for you! I can't wait to meet baby bear! ❤

  • @Kim-yt7mr
    @Kim-yt7mr 3 года назад

    Just listen to yourself and prepare

  • @bettyl.m.6309
    @bettyl.m.6309 3 года назад

    My first was 2 weeks early and my 2nd was 3 weeks early my first was 7 lbs 4 oz my 2 nd was 7 lbs 5 oz two boys

  • @EllieBoo289
    @EllieBoo289 3 года назад +1

    Omg!! Where did that belly come from!!!! And, Bubs is LOW! Willa, is so cute!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @MakingMemories
    @MakingMemories 3 года назад

    You leaning into the light switch was my favorite part 😂

  • @TheUmerchangwani
    @TheUmerchangwani 3 года назад

    Happy family
    Stay blessed

  • @rastus89
    @rastus89 3 года назад

    I had my last baby at 37 weeks. Other two were 39 weeks.

  • @anrikekorff2560
    @anrikekorff2560 3 года назад

    You guys are amazing

  • @amandadriesse8228
    @amandadriesse8228 3 года назад

    I hope everything is okay with you and baby bear ! These contractions look serious. Sorry my english is not so great. I'm from the netherlands.

  • @anrikekorff2560
    @anrikekorff2560 3 года назад

    Love yall

  • @sammstrope6635
    @sammstrope6635 3 года назад

    Good morning ☀️

  • @Bolderjm13
    @Bolderjm13 3 года назад +6

    OMG...her in the bin with the apple...then the back turn. Sister...I feel this in my soul...#two-nager

  • @Aj-michele
    @Aj-michele 3 года назад

    Where is your jacket from?! 😍

  • @justisdonnahumphrey6643
    @justisdonnahumphrey6643 3 года назад

    As soon as i seen the notification, instant click & like ♥️

  • @Eloise119
    @Eloise119 3 года назад

    I haven’t gained any weight with this pregnancy until the last week I gained 2 pounds. Dr said it’s all fluid. I’m ready to meet this baby physically but house wise I’m so unprepared lol

  • @elizabethshurtleff4355
    @elizabethshurtleff4355 3 года назад

    Also you look amazing!!! Cute baby bump! 💕