Roll-call!! Due June/July/August 2013

[cvd]

Pearl-congratulations on hearing boy!
jennasue-I am so glad you are doing well I am still a mess and would not wish this on anyone.

I think I am going to try to convince DH to try HT for girl in a couple of years. I think that if I can feel like there is still a chance that we will have a DD later then maybe I can move past this and start to be excited. I'm sure that once he is here I will be in love with him but right now I am really struggling with my emotions. I really did not want to have 5 kids and maybe down the road I will be ok with only 4 boys but right now it is just to hard to think that I will never have a DD.

I brought this up to DH as well. I only want 2 kids but he wanted 3 and I told him the only way I'd attempt at 3rd is if we went HT, he thought that was the craziest thing ever lol (being from Canada we'd have to travel to the States or Mexico I guess and right away he said no chance) and decided he wanted a vasectomy instead (which is what I wanted too lol)

[cvd]

Thanks for all the congrats, ladies! I can honestly say I'm really not sad. I'm feeling a little bit wistful about what might have been, and if I start thinking too much about how I would feel if we found out it was a girl, it starts to make me sad. I am feeling mostly fortunate that baby is healthy. I have a very close friend who had a baby with anencephaly last summer, and her experience really changed my perspective. I was so glad to see a nice, round head on the ultrasound screen! Also, I guess this probably sounds crazy, but I have a lot of practice with gender disappointment, and I realize now that I will love this new little guy no matter what. I went out today with my mom and bought him some cute little summer outfits and jammies. It was difficult to be around the girl clothes, but I did my best to avoid them. And we have also pretty much settled on a name (Charlie), so that helps for me to bond with him. The hardest part of today (besides the big moment when we found out) was telling my ds2. He's almost 6, and was really hoping for a girl. When I told him it was a boy, he started crying and said "no, I want a girl! We only have one girl!" (meaning me, lol) I almost starting crying then. But I told him we don't get to pick. If we did get to pick, I would have picked a girl. I told him boys are very special. He came around, and said "we need some baby clothes for him!" so I showed him the clothes we bought today and he got all excited and said "I want him to come now!" He is so darn cute. See, boys ARE special! :)
Aw I almost had to tear up there too. I'm so glad he is happy now and that everyone is happy and doing well. That's what I did too - after my scan we went to Carter's and I just totally blocked the girl section out hehe but buying baby clothes is just TOO fun! So happy for you Jennaesue.

[Falling2Grace]

Does anyone have any pointers (or links and visuals) for what i should be looking for tomorrow at my 12 week scan? Im browsing a lot of the nub shots and learning, but i want to know what to look out for, just in case i can't get a good nub shot. So something that would help me learn what to see DURING the actual u/s.

[cvd]

So who's up next for their gender ultrasounds?? We are almost at the end of our list!!!!

[hopingforsaskia]

So who's up next for their gender ultrasounds?? We are almost at the end of our list!!!!

Might be me? Next Friday! :)

[hopingforsaskia]

....9am Australia time..... :)

[cvd]

Might be me? Next Friday! :)
Ouu!!! Just over a week away. How exciting. I hope you hear pink!

[Maple]

Thanks for all the congrats, ladies! I can honestly say I'm really not sad. I'm feeling a little bit wistful about what might have been, and if I start thinking too much about how I would feel if we found out it was a girl, it starts to make me sad. I am feeling mostly fortunate that baby is healthy. I have a very close friend who had a baby with anencephaly last summer, and her experience really changed my perspective. I was so glad to see a nice, round head on the ultrasound screen! Also, I guess this probably sounds crazy, but I have a lot of practice with gender disappointment, and I realize now that I will love this new little guy no matter what. I went out today with my mom and bought him some cute little summer outfits and jammies. It was difficult to be around the girl clothes, but I did my best to avoid them. And we have also pretty much settled on a name (Charlie), so that helps for me to bond with him. The hardest part of today (besides the big moment when we found out) was telling my ds2. He's almost 6, and was really hoping for a girl. When I told him it was a boy, he started crying and said "no, I want a girl! We only have one girl!" (meaning me, lol) I almost starting crying then. But I told him we don't get to pick. If we did get to pick, I would have picked a girl. I told him boys are very special. He came around, and said "we need some baby clothes for him!" so I showed him the clothes we bought today and he got all excited and said "I want him to come now!" He is so darn cute. See, boys ARE special! :)

Awe Jenna - congratulations on your healthy bubba! Your doing so well and good job naming him already - Charlie is an excellent choice! I love it.
You made me tear up with your post : )
Your son sounds like he is going to be a great help with Charlie too!
All the best for the rest of your pregnancy, hope it's a super happy one! XX

[Maple]

Congratulations Pearl!
Wonderful news! Enjoy your shopping!
Best of luck for the rest of your pregnancy! XX

[Maple]

Might be me? Next Friday! :)

Wow - that came around fast!

I can't wait! XX

[Maple]

Does anyone have any pointers (or links and visuals) for what i should be looking for tomorrow at my 12 week scan? Im browsing a lot of the nub shots and learning, but i want to know what to look out for, just in case i can't get a good nub shot. So something that would help me learn what to see DURING the actual u/s.

Hi Falling!
Keeps your eyes peeled for the nub angle in relation to the back (which hopefully is nice and flat).
Some nubs seem to be obvious, but others are tricky.
Hopefully you get a good tech and an excellent nub pic.
Good luck! XX

[LO123]

Congrats Pearl on your little boy. How exciting. So happy for you.

Jenna, congrats on your heathly little boy. I have to agree with the other ladies, you have such a great attitude and out look on it. I too hope I can be like that.

[LO123]

So who's up next for their gender ultrasounds?? We are almost at the end of our list!!!!

I think it is Heidih, I am pretty sure hers is this Friday. Heidih am I correct? If yes good luck and will be waiting to hear.

I still have 3 weeks, 13 March. It can't come quick enough.

[Butterfly Spirit]

Might be me? Next Friday! :)

So, this Friday or next week Friday? :p

[heidih1977]

yes I have my anatomy scan tomorrow...there's a weird calm coming over me...but I reckon I won't have the most restful of nights tonight. Am pretty sure I will hear blue but maybe I can take a leaf out of jenna's book and deal with it in a serene and dignified manner. I don't know though if I am that strong. Anyway it's tomorrow morning, but think I will ask her to write it down and then open it with my husband tomorrow night, that way I should be able to avoid a scene in the doctor's office! Will update as soon as I can! Not too long now for you hoping...I am sure your gut instinct will prove right!

[hopingforsaskia]

So, this Friday or next week Friday? :p

I'm March 1st. :) so I'll be next after HeidiH. :)

[5boysandcounting]

Congrats Jenna sue and pearl on your healthy little boys xx

[5boysandcounting]

Good luck Heidi and hoping with your forth coming gender scans! Xx

[Falling2Grace]

Nuchal scan this afternoon! Can't wait!

[jennaesue]

Nuchal scan this afternoon! Can't wait!

Good luck! I hope you get a good nub shot!

[Jadis]

Congratulations on a beautiful baby, Jenna. And good luck to all the gals having scans soon, very exciting indeed!

[weeziewoozles]

This waiting game isn't fun! So excited for all those who've heard their desired gender and sad for those who haven't. My scan isn't till the end of March and it seems AGES away! I keep telling myself it'll be a boy to try and set my expectations but I'm not sure it's helping really! :)

[Atsaukina1]

lol well I don't get my "scan" until sometime in August lol so March is just right around the corner:)

[cvd]

yes I have my anatomy scan tomorrow...there's a weird calm coming over me...but I reckon I won't have the most restful of nights tonight. Am pretty sure I will hear blue but maybe I can take a leaf out of jenna's book and deal with it in a serene and dignified manner. I don't know though if I am that strong. Anyway it's tomorrow morning, but think I will ask her to write it down and then open it with my husband tomorrow night, that way I should be able to avoid a scene in the doctor's office! Will update as soon as I can! Not too long now for you hoping...I am sure your gut instinct will prove right!

Ah! Good luck Heidih! Hope you hear pink, can't wait for your update!

[cvd]

Nuchal scan this afternoon! Can't wait!

Hope all is well with babe!

[Mum23boys]

Hi ladies just checking in - Good luck today Falling2grace .

I have come to terms with NOT finding out the sex of this baby. It is our last baby and we never found out with any of them and I have come to the conclusion that it is what it is and we will be happy no matter what - A boy would be more practical and logistically make more sense plus the little girls i mind have been horrers this week so kind of going the idea of a daughter !! ha ha

[hopingforsaskia]

Good luck falling and heidi! :)

[cvd]

Hi ladies just checking in - Good luck today Falling2grace .

I have come to terms with NOT finding out the sex of this baby. It is our last baby and we never found out with any of them and I have come to the conclusion that it is what it is and we will be happy no matter what - A boy would be more practical and logistically make more sense plus the little girls i mind have been horrers this week so kind of going the idea of a daughter !! ha ha
Glad you came to decision you're happy with mum! Too funny about the little girls you mind. DH and I were driving the other day and seen 2 young teens (maybe 14 or 15?) walking in the middle of winter (literally -25 Celsius) with their shirts rolled up and tied so their belly's and top of their undies were showing NO COATS OR SWEATERS, just long sleeve shirts. We looked at each other immediately and both said "Thank goodness we won't be crossing that bridge!" LOL!!!

[LO123]

Falling, good luck this afternoon. Hope you get some great nub shots.

[Falling2Grace]

Here's the links to my photos from todays NT. I didn't get very good shots (i dont think). What do yall think?

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/26611-give-me-your-nub-skull-guesses-12-4-a.html#post359455

[Violet_]

I've had a look at your nub shots falling2grace and I'm leaning girl. But I can't be sure from the shots hun. Best of luck though.

[Violet_]

Goodluck Heidi with your ultrasound. I hope you hear girl.

My 20 week ultrasound is 7th March so just under two weeks. I have already set my heart on girl, from my 13 week and 15 week ultrasounds so I really hope that they were right. I'm pretty sure this is a girl but will be very nice to have it confirmed and I'm trying to prepare myself just in case baby turns out to be a boy.

[hopingforsaskia]

Here's the links to my photos from todays NT. I didn't get very good shots (i dont think). What do yall think?

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/26611-give-me-your-nub-skull-guesses-12-4-a.html#post359455

The last shot looks very girly!! I have my fingers crossed for you! :)

[Falling2Grace]

Goodluck Heidi with your ultrasound. I hope you hear girl.

My 20 week ultrasound is 7th March so just under two weeks. I have already set my heart on girl, from my 13 week and 15 week ultrasounds so I really hope that they were right. I'm pretty sure this is a girl but will be very nice to have it confirmed and I'm trying to prepare myself just in case baby turns out to be a boy.

how exciting that it's getting so close!
I so hope you hear those magical words! Sounds like you may ;)

[Maple]

yes I have my anatomy scan tomorrow...there's a weird calm coming over me...but I reckon I won't have the most restful of nights tonight. Am pretty sure I will hear blue but maybe I can take a leaf out of jenna's book and deal with it in a serene and dignified manner. I don't know though if I am that strong. Anyway it's tomorrow morning, but think I will ask her to write it down and then open it with my husband tomorrow night, that way I should be able to avoid a scene in the doctor's office! Will update as soon as I can! Not too long now for you hoping...I am sure your gut instinct will prove right!

Exciting!! Best of luck Heidi - looking forward to your update : ) XX

[Pearl327]

Best of luck today Heidi

[heidih1977]

so here i am rounding off the blue streak this week with boy number 3 for me. despite a completely different pregnancy in every way possible i still had the feeling this was another boy. the tears don't seem to stop falling but hopefully in a while i will come to terms with it and just try and start the rest of my life knowing i will never have a little girl. i always had a feeling i wouldn't be lucky enough to have one. best of luck to the rest of you with your upcoming scans. i really hope you all get your desired little girls or boys.

[5boysandcounting]

Heidi, I'm so sorry your upset hun. I know how you feel. I felt like that each time after having DS number 2, sorrow at not having a girl, but for me I also struggled with the guilt at feeling bad for having another boy too. It's a tough time but those feelings completely disappeared when my boys were in my arms and I wouldn't have swapped them for any girls.

Congratulations on a healthy baby boy. I know he will make your heart melt when he's here. Hugs xxx

[Falling2Grace]

((((HUGS)))) Heidi. It's so hard. I wish i had better words for you, but i know it wont change much of anything. I hope you find peace in the coming weeks. It can't be easy.

[Pearl327]

Heidi. I am so sorry you didn't hear girl. It is ok to feel upset. Especially when your pregnancy symptoms trick you into thinking you are getting your DG. Look after yourself and I hope you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Congratulations on your healthy boy.

[cvd]

so here i am rounding off the blue streak this week with boy number 3 for me. despite a completely different pregnancy in every way possible i still had the feeling this was another boy. the tears don't seem to stop falling but hopefully in a while i will come to terms with it and just try and start the rest of my life knowing i will never have a little girl. i always had a feeling i wouldn't be lucky enough to have one. best of luck to the rest of you with your upcoming scans. i really hope you all get your desired little girls or boys.
So sorry you didn't hear pink Heidih. After my ultrasound I had a good cry too :( it's very hard. Do something nice for yourself. Glad baby is healthy. xo.

[jennaesue]

I'm sorry, Heidi. I know someone here (Jadis?) said that the contents our own particular uterus have nothing to do with the contents of anyone else's uterus, but what the heck is up here? First this long run of girls, and now nothing but boys for the past week or so. It does seem odd to me.

And I have to admit I am not doing as well as I was at first. It's sunk in more, and I have had quite a few tears. The night after my scan, I woke up with ds3 at 3 am and then couldn't fall back asleep - ended up sobbing in bed and dh and I stayed up 'til 5:30 talking. I am just feeling like why is it never me? Four kids, and not one girl. The one thing that I have wanted so badly for 10 years since I was pregnant with my first child, and I just can't seem to get it. I do feel incredibly fortunate to have had 4 healthy pregnancies and children thus far, but c'mon. Really? The universe can't just work with me a little here? And now I'm starting to think about trying again. But it would probably just be another boy. And what the heck would I do with 5 kids! I wish we would have just bitten the bullet after ds2 and done MS/IUI or IVF w/ PGD. We talked about it, but then got pregnant with ds3 by accident, and that all went out the window. And then this time, I thought I had a fairly good sway and a decent chance at a girl, but no. I know I'll love this new baby boy, but I just can't shake the desire for a girl. I wish I could. I don't think I ever will. :(

[cvd]

I'm sorry, Heidi. I know someone here (Jadis?) said that the contents our own particular uterus have nothing to do with the contents of anyone else's uterus, but what the heck is up here? First this long run of girls, and now nothing but boys for the past week or so. It does seem odd to me.

And I have to admit I am not doing as well as I was at first. It's sunk in more, and I have had quite a few tears. The night after my scan, I woke up with ds3 at 3 am and then couldn't fall back asleep - ended up sobbing in bed and dh and I stayed up 'til 5:30 talking. I am just feeling like why is it never me? Four kids, and not one girl. The one thing that I have wanted so badly for 10 years since I was pregnant with my first child, and I just can't seem to get it. I do feel incredibly fortunate to have had 4 healthy pregnancies and children thus far, but c'mon. Really? The universe can't just work with me a little here? And now I'm starting to think about trying again. But it would probably just be another boy. And what the heck would I do with 5 kids! I wish we would have just bitten the bullet after ds2 and done MS/IUI or IVF w/ PGD. We talked about it, but then got pregnant with ds3 by accident, and that all went out the window. And then this time, I thought I had a fairly good sway and a decent chance at a girl, but no. I know I'll love this new baby boy, but I just can't shake the desire for a girl. I wish I could. I don't think I ever will. :(

Aw Jennaesue. I'm so sorry you're feeling like this - it's so hard, I know how you feel. It sounds like you have a super supportive DH which is fabulous. Is he on board to go HT? Maybe you could do that in a little bit if you decide you do want to try again. I know I'll always wish I had a baby girl as well - you're never alone! I hope it eases up for you soon, you seem like a very strong woman. Hugs.

[jennaesue]

Aw Jennaesue. I'm so sorry you're feeling like this - it's so hard, I know how you feel. It sounds like you have a super supportive DH which is fabulous. Is he on board to go HT? Maybe you could do that in a little bit if you decide you do want to try again. I know I'll always wish I had a baby girl as well - you're never alone! I hope it eases up for you soon, you seem like a very strong woman. Hugs.

Thanks, CVD. No, this is supposed to be our last baby. So even having a fifth baby is a just a dream. I really do not think we would be able to justify the cost of going high tech. We live in a 1000 square foot, 3 bedroom home right now, and we are hoping to buy or build a larger home soon. We really need to put our money towards that, not a baby. Maybe two babies ago we could have done it, but I think the shipped has sailed on that possibility.

[Justjessica]

Aww Jennaesue, I'm so sorry that you've had a few rubbish days. Sending big hugs. Thinking of you lots.

Heidih - congrats on your healthy bundle of blue. Sorry you didn't hear pink, I really know how hard it is to hear boy for a third time. Sending big hugs.

[Justjessica]

Here's the links to my photos from todays NT. I didn't get very good shots (i dont think). What do yall think?

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/26611-give-me-your-nub-skull-guesses-12-4-a.html#post359455
I don't do guesses because I'm useless at telling the difference but I hope you get your dream :)

[5boysandcounting]

Sorry you've had a few bad days Jenna sue. You've been doing so well and it's only normal to get a little upset. Hugs xxx

[Mommyof3boys]

so here i am rounding off the blue streak this week with boy number 3 for me. despite a completely different pregnancy in every way possible i still had the feeling this was another boy. the tears don't seem to stop falling but hopefully in a while i will come to terms with it and just try and start the rest of my life knowing i will never have a little girl. i always had a feeling i wouldn't be lucky enough to have one. best of luck to the rest of you with your upcoming scans. i really hope you all get your desired little girls or boys.

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I am still struggling to just get through the day, and it kills me to see people who don't even treat their kids very well and they get girls and I can't even have one.

[Mommyof3boys]

I'm sorry, Heidi. I know someone here (Jadis?) said that the contents our own particular uterus have nothing to do with the contents of anyone else's uterus, but what the heck is up here? First this long run of girls, and now nothing but boys for the past week or so. It does seem odd to me.

And I have to admit I am not doing as well as I was at first. It's sunk in more, and I have had quite a few tears. The night after my scan, I woke up with ds3 at 3 am and then couldn't fall back asleep - ended up sobbing in bed and dh and I stayed up 'til 5:30 talking. I am just feeling like why is it never me? Four kids, and not one girl. The one thing that I have wanted so badly for 10 years since I was pregnant with my first child, and I just can't seem to get it. I do feel incredibly fortunate to have had 4 healthy pregnancies and children thus far, but c'mon. Really? The universe can't just work with me a little here? And now I'm starting to think about trying again. But it would probably just be another boy. And what the heck would I do with 5 kids! I wish we would have just bitten the bullet after ds2 and done MS/IUI or IVF w/ PGD. We talked about it, but then got pregnant with ds3 by accident, and that all went out the window. And then this time, I thought I had a fairly good sway and a decent chance at a girl, but no. I know I'll love this new baby boy, but I just can't shake the desire for a girl. I wish I could. I don't think I ever will. :(

This is exactly how I feel too I have been a complete mess. I have been avoiding people and really feeling like this whole thing was a bad idea. I'm sure I will feel better later but right now I am just devastated. I did talk to DH about it and he said that if I really wanted to we could do IVF with PGD in a couple of years. That makes me feel a little better but I still can't imagine having 5 kids but I like knowing that I have the options so for now I am going to focus on finishing school and saving every penny that I can so that if I want to later we can afford it.

[Falling2Grace]

((((HUGs)))) to those of you coping with the loss of your daughters <3

[Violet_]

So sorry several of you girls are struggling. It's so good you have this forum to talk about it as people just don't get it in real life.

[Jadis]

I'm so sorry that some of you are having a hard time right now. I'm thinking of each of you, I think each emotion is completely normal and I wish you all peace and healing. (HUGS)

[Maple]

so here i am rounding off the blue streak this week with boy number 3 for me. despite a completely different pregnancy in every way possible i still had the feeling this was another boy. the tears don't seem to stop falling but hopefully in a while i will come to terms with it and just try and start the rest of my life knowing i will never have a little girl. i always had a feeling i wouldn't be lucky enough to have one. best of luck to the rest of you with your upcoming scans. i really hope you all get your desired little girls or boys.

Awe Heidi - so sorry you didn't hear boy and have been very upset. It's a natural response! So wonderful bubs is healthy however.
Just take the time to deal with it in your own way. Take care of yourself. Hugs to you! XX

[Maple]

Jenna & Mommy - sorry to hear you have both been struggling. It's so hard trying to pick yourself up and get on with things. Do seething special over the weekend with your beautiful families. Big hugs XX

[LO123]

so here i am rounding off the blue streak this week with boy number 3 for me. despite a completely different pregnancy in every way possible i still had the feeling this was another boy. the tears don't seem to stop falling but hopefully in a while i will come to terms with it and just try and start the rest of my life knowing i will never have a little girl. i always had a feeling i wouldn't be lucky enough to have one. best of luck to the rest of you with your upcoming scans. i really hope you all get your desired little girls or boys.

Heidih, I am so sorry. I really feel for you and can understand exactly how you are feeling. I feel the same and don't even know if it is a boy yet. We are all here to talk and listen. I hope you are feeling a little bit better today and each day a bit more. Thinking of you heaps...

[LO123]

Mommy and Jenna, I too am sorry you are feeling the way you are. I really hope with time it passes. I understand about what your saying about avoiding people with girls etc. I feel like that already. I went to a kids birthday party last weekend and it was filled with baby girls. I had a few comments from people saying "you will have another boy", it upset me so much I left the party. I really hope it does pass and those who don't get their desired genders find peace with it. Thinking of you both....

[jennaesue]

My dh and I are planning a long weekend away without the kids in a few weeks, so that has given me something else to think about and something to be excited about. I'm so glad we have moms who are willing to watch our kids!

LO123 - I went to the mall the day I found out it was a boy, and I noticed that not only did I feel jealous of any woman I saw with a little girl, I was also feeling jealous of other pregnant women, just because there was a chance they could be having a girl! Agh! I hate this feeling. I just want to be happy.

[Atsaukina1]

jenna- alone time sounds niiice:) lucky you:) that should be something to keep your mind off of other things for awhile. I just can't wait for warmer weather agg it is right around the corner I know it but taking forever then I will be taking my butt(and the kids of course so no relaxing lol) to the beach ahhhh

[maybeoneday]

I feel like I started the blue streak and I really hope for all you desiring girls that it breaks soon and we go back to pink!

I am so sorry for all those who didn't hear pink, I am a couple of weeks down the line now and it is getting easier and I really hope it will for you too. I have accepted that this is a boy and I was destined to live in a blue house. I guess what I found hardest is that I had SO many girl nub guesses including techs so in my head had a better chance of hearing link than blue but it was not to be......

So, my 20 week scan is on March 12th and I am doing the opposite to Violet and praying that they have it wrong!

My tech was a bit crap and this was the best pic I got ( after complaining that they would not give me a gender pic, she e-mailed me this one..)

I know it is probably an empty wish, but let me know if you think there is any chance this bub could be a girl!

9185

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh Jennae I just saw you were having a boy, I'm sorry things didn't work out, but congrats on your little boy!!

[Violet_]

I'm not sure on that pic Maybeoneday as it seems that things are protruding further out then you'd expect for a girl but doesn't look classic boy either. I do think from your nub pics that your baby is still possibly a girl. I really hate to give you false hope but I'm not convinced it's a boy. Best of luck and I hope all goes well with your ultrasound. My 20 week one is coming up soon too. 11 more days here. I'm getting excited but trying so hard to prepare myself to possibly hear boy. I've been watching my gorgeous sons whom I have a special bond with each of them and their beautiful individual personalities and I know that I will adore another boy. I originally went into this pregnancy completely ready to love and accept another boy as I thought there was a strong possibility that we would have another son and I will endevour to remember that when I'm at my ultrasound. It is really tricky when the nub pics really strongly suggest girl and get your hopes up and I even though things looked very girl at 15 weeks for me also, it was still early and I could go in and hear boy still. I'm so thrilled though as I've been feeling this baby moving lately and it is so nice! Just love it.

[maybeoneday]

Thanks so much for replying. It doesn't scream boy at me either but don't see how it could be a girl either. I think I will just have to wait. It seems this one was destined to keep me guessing! I guess what the early scan did was prepare me for a boy!

Violet, I am positive yours is a girl, so try and relax. I think I can feel my bub move as well which is such a lovely feeling.

I don't really look pregnant though which is a bit weird at 18 weeks as was huge with both boys! But then they say every pregnancy is different regardless of gender!

I will keep my fingers crossed for your scan but KNOW you will hear girl again. Xx

[hopingforsaskia]

Sorry HeidiH.. :( I'm hurting for all of you that have heard opposites so far. I got an inkling of what that might feel like when I had an "it's a girl!" dream the other night. I woke up feeling more than ever desperate to hear girl on Friday. :( I hope that we all can find peace and joy no matter what we end up with. Gd is such a difficult roller coaster of emotions. Sending out lots of virtual hugs xoxoxo

[hopingforsaskia]

I feel like I started the blue streak and I really hope for all you desiring girls that it breaks soon and we go back to pink!

I am so sorry for all those who didn't hear pink, I am a couple of weeks down the line now and it is getting easier and I really hope it will for you too. I have accepted that this is a boy and I was destined to live in a blue house. I guess what I found hardest is that I had SO many girl nub guesses including techs so in my head had a better chance of hearing link than blue but it was not to be......

So, my 20 week scan is on March 12th and I am doing the opposite to Violet and praying that they have it wrong!

My tech was a bit crap and this was the best pic I got ( after complaining that they would not give me a gender pic, she e-mailed me this one..)

I know it is probably an empty wish, but let me know if you think there is any chance this bub could be a girl!

9185

When was that potty shot taken Maybe? I don't trust potties before 16 weeks so I have hope for you. xx

[maybeoneday]

baby was measuring 16+4 but on 6 week scan edd was only 15+6. Xx

[maybeoneday]

Hoping, I have everything crossed for you for Friday. Xx

[Mrs_P]

i'm not sure either maybe, it could be swollen girl bits, i would go by your proper dates if you were using opk's etc. Scans always move my babies due dates and they are always late, regardless of what they say babies are all different and the measurements vary by mm so even techs can measure the same baby different, if you think your dates are right chances are your more accurate, and i'd say you still have hope (techs can get it wrong even at 20 weeks)

[maybeoneday]

They always move mine as well. I am 5ft 11 and my husband is 6ft 1 so we are never going to have a short baby!! I had my first scan at 6 weeks (bleeding due to a lost twin) and they gave my EDD at August 1st but at my 12 week scan they had moved it to July 27th because of CRL measurement.

In my understanding the first scan you have is always the most accurate so maybe I should stick to that one.....

[Justjessica]

I feel like I started the blue streak and I really hope for all you desiring girls that it breaks soon and we go back to pink!

I am so sorry for all those who didn't hear pink, I am a couple of weeks down the line now and it is getting easier and I really hope it will for you too. I have accepted that this is a boy and I was destined to live in a blue house. I guess what I found hardest is that I had SO many girl nub guesses including techs so in my head had a better chance of hearing link than blue but it was not to be......

So, my 20 week scan is on March 12th and I am doing the opposite to Violet and praying that they have it wrong!

My tech was a bit crap and this was the best pic I got ( after complaining that they would not give me a gender pic, she e-mailed me this one..)

I know it is probably an empty wish, but let me know if you think there is any chance this bub could be a girl!

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I agree with Violet. I don't want to give you false hope but I stumbled across a few images of swollen labia on ultrasounds on the Internet last week and I saw a few pics that looked massively boy that then turned out to be girls. I guess this is probably more likely before 20 weeks but I'm really no expert? Hope this could be the case for you.

[Justjessica]

i'm not sure either maybe, it could be swollen girl bits, i would go by your proper dates if you were using opk's etc. Scans always move my babies due dates and they are always late, regardless of what they say babies are all different and the measurements vary by mm so even techs can measure the same baby different, if you think your dates are right chances are your more accurate, and i'd say you still have hope (techs can get it wrong even at 20 weeks)

I agree totally. My hospital has a sign saying 20 week scan is 95% accurate on gender so someone has to be in the 5% they get wrong! Here's hoping that the opposites are in the 5% and everyone who got their dream is the 95% :)

[jennaesue]

There was absolutely no doubt with mine, unfortunately. If he turns out to be a she, it means he somehow managed to have in utero sexual reassignment surgery!

Maybeoneday, I think that looks awfully boyish, but I would not totally trust any scan before 20 weeks, so who knows?!

[Falling2Grace]

maybeoneday- I think you still could have a shot at a girl. I agree with some of the PPs. The potty shot looks close to boy but it doesn't look exactly boy, so maybe some swollen girly parts. Im hoping for ya hon <3

AFM, dh asked what i wanted for my bday (it's March 25th). I asked for an early private u/s. I will be exactly 16 weeks, which is a little earlier than i wanted but the place i booked at said they should be able to tell and if not i can go back for another visit for free. Im very glad that we are doing this bc it will give me about 3 weeks before the "20 week" scan to get used to having a boy (if it's not my dream DD). We are not going to tell anyone IRL about this scan. That way i can let things marinate and grow on me should our final baby be another boy. Plus, maybe i'll enjoy my 20 week more, bc w each preganncy when they said "boy" i was upset (in my head, not showing it though) and was totally not into the u/s. I also wont have to worry about negative comments for a few weeks (which im bound to get bc ive gotten them every other time). It will give me time to get over things and such too. So i believe this will help a lot with decreasing the gender disappointment. Im super excited. Only 21 more days now!!!

[hopingforsaskia]

maybeoneday- I think you still could have a shot at a girl. I agree with some of the PPs. The potty shot looks close to boy but it doesn't look exactly boy, so maybe some swollen girly parts. Im hoping for ya hon <3

AFM, dh asked what i wanted for my bday (it's March 25th). I asked for an early private u/s. I will be exactly 16 weeks, which is a little earlier than i wanted but the place i booked at said they should be able to tell and if not i can go back for another visit for free. Im very glad that we are doing this bc it will give me about 3 weeks before the "20 week" scan to get used to having a boy (if it's not my dream DD). We are not going to tell anyone IRL about this scan. That way i can let things marinate and grow on me should our final baby be another boy. Plus, maybe i'll enjoy my 20 week more, bc w each preganncy when they said "boy" i was upset (in my head, not showing it though) and was totally not into the u/s. I also wont have to worry about negative comments for a few weeks (which im bound to get bc ive gotten them every other time). It will give me time to get over things and such too. So i believe this will help a lot with decreasing the gender disappointment. Im super excited. Only 21 more days now!!!

That's great news Falling! :) how exciting!! I'm going to be exactly 16 weeks at mine too.. Fingers crossed for us both! ;) xx

[LO123]

Maybeoneday, I am not good at u/s photos so i wouldn't want to guess but I just went and looked at your nub shots. They do look girlie to me and you had so many girl guesses. I really hope that got it wrong in the potty shot. I know another lady on another site that they got it wrong at an earlier scan saying boy and it turned out girl. Don't want to get your hopes up but as I think someone else said it can happen. Your 20 week scan is the day before me, it feels like ages away doesn't it?

Hoping, how are you feeling? Only 4 days now. I bet you can't wait.

I really don't understand why it has to be so hard. Shouldn't we be allowed to have at least one of our desired genders. We are all good people and mums who just love the kids to bits so why not? I had this strange feeling the other day, that this isn't a girl but I do get a girl at some point. It is really strange as this is definitely our last baby. We are older and my DH would never ever agree to another one so I don't really understand what this feeling means. Maybe it means I will have a grand daughter one day. It has put me a little a ease but in a way I don't understand.

[maybeoneday]

Thanks so much for all your replies girls. I am expecting to hear boy but am not ready to lose my last bit of hope yet. I have hope because it was so early and am also given hope that the tech guessed girl at my 12 week scan and I had I done at the fetal medicine centre in London where the original nub study took place.

Will be thinking of you all with your upcoming scans. It is so nerve wracking! Xx

[jennaesue]

Maybeoneday, I am not good at u/s photos so i wouldn't want to guess but I just went and looked at your nub shots. They do look girlie to me and you had so many girl guesses. I really hope that got it wrong in the potty shot. I know another lady on another site that they got it wrong at an earlier scan saying boy and it turned out girl. Don't want to get your hopes up but as I think someone else said it can happen. Your 20 week scan is the day before me, it feels like ages away doesn't it?

Hoping, how are you feeling? Only 4 days now. I bet you can't wait.

I really don't understand why it has to be so hard. Shouldn't we be allowed to have at least one of our desired genders. We are all good people and mums who just love the kids to bits so why not? I had this strange feeling the other day, that this isn't a girl but I do get a girl at some point. It is really strange as this is definitely our last baby. We are older and my DH would never ever agree to another one so I don't really understand what this feeling means. Maybe it means I will have a grand daughter one day. It has put me a little a ease but in a way I don't understand.

I have that same feeling - even though this is our last baby, and dh is definitely against having more, I just feel like I am going to have a daughter someday. I don't know why. Maybe because that's what keeps me from going completely bonkers.

[hopingforsaskia]

Hoping, how are you feeling? Only 4 days now. I bet you can't wait.

I really don't understand why it has to be so hard. Shouldn't we be allowed to have at least one of our desired genders. We are all good people and mums who just love the kids to bits so why not? I had this strange feeling the other day, that this isn't a girl but I do get a girl at some point. It is really strange as this is definitely our last baby. We are older and my DH would never ever agree to another one so I don't really understand what this feeling means. Maybe it means I will have a grand daughter one day. It has put me a little a ease but in a way I don't understand.

Hey LO..! I'm going well! I'm starting to get really impatient to find out.. I have been very calm and confident though and I've been having dreams as I'm sure I mentioned that I hear girl at the ultrasound.. So exciting. The feeling is getting real now though, so I hope I do in fact hear girl because I might take it hard if not... :(

[Justjessica]

That's great news Falling! :) how exciting!! I'm going to be exactly 16 weeks at mine too.. Fingers crossed for us both! ;) xx

Good luck Falling and HopingforSaskia! I'll be thinking of you both.

[cvd]

My dh and I are planning a long weekend away without the kids in a few weeks, so that has given me something else to think about and something to be excited about. I'm so glad we have moms who are willing to watch our kids!

LO123 - I went to the mall the day I found out it was a boy, and I noticed that not only did I feel jealous of any woman I saw with a little girl, I was also feeling jealous of other pregnant women, just because there was a chance they could be having a girl! Agh! I hate this feeling. I just want to be happy.

So glad you're planning a weekend away! That's really good :) have you decided what you're going to do?
Ah and what you said about HT and the new house makes sense Jennaesue. I admire all you ladies with more kids, I couldn't even imagine having more then 2, but I guess that's the only child in me that I haven't outgrown yet hehe

Buying baby clothes kinda soothes my want for a girl, although girl stuff is obviously really nice, when I see baby boy stuff it's just SO CUTE lol I think I've spent quite abit, but I'm always deal shopping :)

[Praying4Pink]

Hi Ladies! I know I have been MIA for a little bit but I have been having some crazy weeks at work and even crazier weekends at home. No one is sick thankfully but this weekend alone I had to go to a live boxing match about an hour and a half away from my house, a hair appointment, a basketball game, do a friends taxes, go to an appreciation banquet, and finish an assignment...all within 3 days. At any rate, I just wanted to say that I am so sorry that all of you ladies are feeling so down about this blue streak going on. I know there is nothing I can really say to help but I just wanted to give you ladies all :bighug: and :kissy:

AFM: I am having my 3D/4D done on Wednesday so I will make sure to post some pictures on Thursday and I am also having my maternity photo shoot on Saturday. Unfortunately, it is at the beach and I thought it was going to be hot (I'm in Florida). The weather report says it will be 65 and 30% chance of rain :sad: I know that is probably heavenly weather for some of you ladies but man that is going to be one interesting photo shoot, lol.

[jennaesue]

So glad you're planning a weekend away! That's really good :) have you decided what you're going to do?
Ah and what you said about HT and the new house makes sense Jennaesue. I admire all you ladies with more kids, I couldn't even imagine having more then 2, but I guess that's the only child in me that I haven't outgrown yet hehe

Buying baby clothes kinda soothes my want for a girl, although girl stuff is obviously really nice, when I see baby boy stuff it's just SO CUTE lol I think I've spent quite abit, but I'm always deal shopping :)

We are getting serious about building a house and the topic of number of bedrooms came up - we are thinking we might go with 5!!! I "jokingly" said to dh "that could be for the 5th baby!" and he said some words that aren't appropriate for mixed company, lol. But c'mon, if we have room in the house, room in the minivan, room around the dining room table, why the heck not! LOL I know, I am crazy. I always wanted a lot of kids. I always pictured 4 or more. I grew up as the baby with a much older brother and sister, so I was basically an only child, and I was so lonely. I love that my kids have built-in playmates! And while it does seem hard to have so many kids, you have to remember that they get older and more self-sufficient, and spend more time at school, so you have time to focus on the littler ones. So that's how I justify it, at least.

I looked at more baby clothes this weekend, and I tried to stay in the boy section, but some knucklehead put some girl outfits on the boy rack and it really upset me. I am such a head case. :( I didn't buy anything.

[Falling2Grace]

Is it just me or does it seem like there is far less to choose from in the boy section than the girls? Every time i walk into a store i feel like 75% of it is girl stuff.

Praying4Pink-I hope the weather holds out for you!!!

[Falling2Grace]

Hey LO..! I'm going well! I'm starting to get really impatient to find out.. I have been very calm and confident though and I've been having dreams as I'm sure I mentioned that I hear girl at the ultrasound.. So exciting. The feeling is getting real now though, so I hope I do in fact hear girl because I might take it hard if not... :(

Im super excited for you to find out!!!!

[Praying4Pink]

Is it just me or does it seem like there is far less to choose from in the boy section than the girls? Every time i walk into a store i feel like 75% of it is girl stuff.

Praying4Pink-I hope the weather holds out for you!!!

Thanks hon! I do feel that there are way more girls clothes than boys but I did find and have been finding my son some cute stuff recently. I mean really what can you do for a boy...t-shirt, jeans, collar shirt, vests, long sleeve shirt....that's pretty much it, lol. And to top it off...girls items are way cheaper than boys. You just have to find the right place to go shopping. My MIL always finds my son the cutest outfits and on sale too!

[cvd]

Hi Ladies! I know I have been MIA for a little bit but I have been having some crazy weeks at work and even crazier weekends at home. No one is sick thankfully but this weekend alone I had to go to a live boxing match about an hour and a half away from my house, a hair appointment, a basketball game, do a friends taxes, go to an appreciation banquet, and finish an assignment...all within 3 days. At any rate, I just wanted to say that I am so sorry that all of you ladies are feeling so down about this blue streak going on. I know there is nothing I can really say to help but I just wanted to give you ladies all :bighug: and :kissy:

AFM: I am having my 3D/4D done on Wednesday so I will make sure to post some pictures on Thursday and I am also having my maternity photo shoot on Saturday. Unfortunately, it is at the beach and I thought it was going to be hot (I'm in Florida). The weather report says it will be 65 and 30% chance of rain :sad: I know that is probably heavenly weather for some of you ladies but man that is going to be one interesting photo shoot, lol.
Ouu can't wait to see some of your maternity and ultrasound photos! My 3D is coming up too :)

[Maple]

Is it just me or does it seem like there is far less to choose from in the boy section than the girls? Every time i walk into a store i feel like 75% of it is girl stuff.

Praying4Pink-I hope the weather holds out for you!!!

I Totally agree! I have always thought this. I seem to shop in much more expensive shops as some kind of justification.. I love really trendy stuff for boys and can't seem to help myself! X

[Mommyof3boys]

Jennasue- I agree if you have the means and room for more then why not. I am afraid that that our lo will fill much like you did growing up. Ds3 is 6 so there won't be any others aroound his age. My sister has a 4 year old but that's not the same as having a brother or sister close in age. My DH said if I really wanted to do ht and we could figure out how to pay for it he would but Im afraid that when it come time and I want to he will try to change his mind. I I told him he already said yes so he can't change his mind but we'll see what happens in a couple of years.

I decided that I am going to go shopping this weekend for a travel system and/or swing and some clothes I think maybe that might make me feel a little better and we have to do it sometime anyway all we have for this one is a crib and some hand me down clothes.

[jennaesue]

Mommyof3boys, at least your dh is being cooperative about having another one at the moment. It seems to be a good sign. :) And it's good for you to still have hope. My dh is really against any more, but if it were up to him, we'd have been done after ds1. I never had to cajole him into having another one, he always just eventually realized it was what I really wanted and so he is always the one who brought up trying (well, ds3 was an oops baby, so there was no trying then!) So I have hope that might happen one more time.

And my brother is 11 years older and my sister is 12 years older, so they were pretty much moved out of the house by the time I was in kindergarten. I think there is still a chance your six year old and the new baby will be buddies. But wouldn't it be great to give the new baby a playmate?

And yay for retail therapy! I love buying baby gear. Unfortunately we got all new stuff for ds3 so we don't really need anything. I do think I might spring for a new carrier.

[Praying4Pink]

Ouu can't wait to see some of your maternity and ultrasound photos! My 3D is coming up too :)

cvd please forgive me...when is your 3D again?

[cvd]

cvd please forgive me...when is your 3D again?
Mine is next Thursday, the 7th. DH and I can't even wait, I am bringing our album of Ryder so we can see if they look alike LOL we are doing the DVD package and we are aloud to choose our own music for it, so DH is putting together a disc of cute country songs (we are huge country fans). You must be sooo excited for tomorrow, I hope the weather's holding up for Saturday down in the "sunny" south hehe

[Maple]

Hi ladies,

I'm jealous of you who are getting 3D scans! Lucky! We don't get the option later in pregnancy here, scanning is only for medical purpose unfortunately. There's a gap in the market!

I had my fortnightly scan to check on twin to twin transfusion syndrome today (where the placenta overfeeds one and starves the other twin). All looking good! So the risks are dropping each time we check : )

I have been very 'nesty' lately and bought a tall boy/set of drawers for the girls so I can put my recent purchases in!
I also went through all of my old baby clothes and was surprised how much is not gender specific, so can be used again!
Also, I started the process of applying for a nanny to help out for the first few months a few hours each evening. I'm getting really excited! Things seem to be happening and feeling real now!

Hope you are all doing well? XX

[Maple]

Forgot to mention, I weighed myself for the first time last night and I have put on a total of 10 kg/22 lb since my BFP?!

That is more than I put on total in my pregnancy with DS2?!

Freaking out a little. No wonder my legs are sore, lol. XX

[Falling2Grace]

Glad your babies are doing great Maple!

22lbs sounds good IMO. You are pregnant with TWO babies. Thats twice the fluids, twice the blood volume and twice the baby. I know some singleton moms gain like 50lbs in pregnancy. So i think your weight gain is excellent!

[cvd]

Hi ladies,

I'm jealous of you who are getting 3D scans! Lucky! We don't get the option later in pregnancy here, scanning is only for medical purpose unfortunately. There's a gap in the market!

I had my fortnightly scan to check on twin to twin transfusion syndrome today (where the placenta overfeeds one and starves the other twin). All looking good! So the risks are dropping each time we check : )

I have been very 'nesty' lately and bought a tall boy/set of drawers for the girls so I can put my recent purchases in!
I also went through all of my old baby clothes and was surprised how much is not gender specific, so can be used again!
Also, I started the process of applying for a nanny to help out for the first few months a few hours each evening. I'm getting really excited! Things seem to be happening and feeling real now!

Hope you are all doing well? XX

Yes the 3D is nice but comes at a pretty penny lol! My first one was ok because it was just for gender but this one we get a DVD and such so it's about $200 but we really want to do it since this is our last baby.
Sounds like all is going great for you! Glad to hear the twins are doing so well!! How are you feeling? Is it neat feeling 2 babies move around????? We also just bought a dresser, put all the baby stuff away a couple weeks ago! LOVE organizing that stuff :)

I'm already counting down till the baby is here hehe me and pregnancy do not get along, I'm really not a fan - there's no "glow" over here. Plus the joys of the third trimester quickly approaching - I already feel incredibly uncomfy (accompanied by back pain)! I can't imagine getting much bigger but I know it's coming :(

Ps: Maple I think the weight gain is good!!! Those babies are growing great :) I'm at about 25lbs gained now with just one in there!

[LO123]

Maple, great news both twins are still doing well. Very happy to hear. And I agree with the other ladies you are carrying two babies so you are allowed to put on more weight. I want even mention what I have put on so far and only with one.

Hope everyone else is doing well. Can't wait to see all the u/s photos coming up.

[Jadis]

Hi Everyone, sorry I've been MIA. The stomach flu just ripped through my household, I'm still not 100%. Glad to hear that everyone's doing well, I'm super excited about upcoming scans. Enjoy the 3D one, CVD! You'll share pics, eh? Believe it or not, I'm such a freaking pessimist that I actually booked another gender scan at a private clinic just to double check. I'm doing that on Sunday morning, so I'll report back with news. Despite being wracked with doubt, I've started picking up bits and bobs to decorate her nursery, I'll post a pic of a few things tomorrow :) Good night, everyone.

[Maple]

Yes the 3D is nice but comes at a pretty penny lol! My first one was ok because it was just for gender but this one we get a DVD and such so it's about $200 but we really want to do it since this is our last baby.
Sounds like all is going great for you! Glad to hear the twins are doing so well!! How are you feeling? Is it neat feeling 2 babies move around????? We also just bought a dresser, put all the baby stuff away a couple weeks ago! LOVE organizing that stuff :)

I'm already counting down till the baby is here hehe me and pregnancy do not get along, I'm really not a fan - there's no "glow" over here. Plus the joys of the third trimester quickly approaching - I already feel incredibly uncomfy (accompanied by back pain)! I can't imagine getting much bigger but I know it's coming :(

Ps: Maple I think the weight gain is good!!! Those babies are growing great :) I'm at about 25lbs gained now with just one in there!

Wow, that is not cheap! But will be worth it for sure : )

Oh dear - back pain is not good : ( The third tri is a challenge.. Good luck!

I have to admit, I certainly am not glowing here either. Greasy hair, back acne, itchy skin, ugh!
Honestly my tummy is so busy! It wakes me up through the night! It quite nice really, but so different from one baby.

I look forward to hearing about your 3D scan! XX

[Pearl327]

Hi All,

hope everyone is doing well.

Maple that is great news that the babies are doing well. And your weight gain sounds good for 2 babies too. I am also someone who inspite of being a healthy weight at the start of pregnancy don't gain the recommended amount. I gained 23lb with DD and this time around so far I have gained 10lb. No idea how it is that low since I am eating all around me. But it makes sense that you would gain double that with two on board.

CVD I had terrible back pain last night after pushing the trolly around the supermarket so maybe we are doing to much.

Jadis, I am the same. I keep thiniking what if they made a mistake and I am not having a boy after all. My next appointment with my OB is on the 22nd March and I will definately be getting him to double check, ( I like the 2nd opinion, I did this with DD too) even though the tech didn't really have to look, she just said it was very obvious that we were having a boy. She was 100% sure of it. But I still don't really believe it and probably wont until I am holding Baby J in my arms.

My Bday is tomorrow and DH told me that he is sending me for a pregnancy massage while he cooks a special dinner :HH:

[cvd]

cvd please forgive me...when is your 3D again?

Have fun seeing you baby girl today!

[cvd]

Hi Everyone, sorry I've been MIA. The stomach flu just ripped through my household, I'm still not 100%. Glad to hear that everyone's doing well, I'm super excited about upcoming scans. Enjoy the 3D one, CVD! You'll share pics, eh? Believe it or not, I'm such a freaking pessimist that I actually booked another gender scan at a private clinic just to double check. I'm doing that on Sunday morning, so I'll report back with news. Despite being wracked with doubt, I've started picking up bits and bobs to decorate her nursery, I'll post a pic of a few things tomorrow :) Good night, everyone.

Ah sorry you've been sick. Seems my DS is catching something too :( I will definitely share pictures!!! Hehe and it's better to settle your mind then keep doubting, I'd be the same way if I heard girl too probably! I will look for your update Sunday :) I'm sure all will go well!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Hi Everyone, sorry I've been MIA. The stomach flu just ripped through my household, I'm still not 100%. Glad to hear that everyone's doing well, I'm super excited about upcoming scans. Enjoy the 3D one, CVD! You'll share pics, eh? Believe it or not, I'm such a freaking pessimist that I actually booked another gender scan at a private clinic just to double check. I'm doing that on Sunday morning, so I'll report back with news. Despite being wracked with doubt, I've started picking up bits and bobs to decorate her nursery, I'll post a pic of a few things tomorrow :) Good night, everyone.

Get well soon Jadis!! Have fun at your scan!

[LO123]

Hoping, good luck tomorrow. Hope you hear pink....

[hopingforsaskia]

Thank you lovely!! 13 hours to go! ;)

[Butterfly Spirit]

Thank you lovely!! 13 hours to go! ;)

Been thinking of you, today is the day!!!! :)
xx

[Pearl327]

Good luck Hoping. I hope you hear a healthy pink bundle is on the way

[Jadis]

Thinking of you, Hoping! Crossing my fingers and toes xx

[cvd]

Thank you lovely!! 13 hours to go! ;)

Ah yay!!! SO SOON, I will be stalking for updates this evening, hope you hear girl :)

[Jadis]

stalking....

[Falling2Grace]

Thank you lovely!! 13 hours to go! ;)

Im super excited for you!...and double awesome bc since you're in the future i only have to wait until supper time tonight (thursday!) haha

[hopingforsaskia]

Im super excited for you!...and double awesome bc since you're in the future i only have to wait until supper time tonight (thursday!) haha

Haha isn't that awesome?? ;)

Ok, so we are down to the final hours... It's 5.50am here - so just over 3 hours and I'll be packing death... Hehehe. Will update ASAP!! :) :HH:

[Mrs_P]

I hate these time zone things, can't wrap my head around them. Hope you hear pink and Saskia is on her way

[heidih1977]

best of luck hoping! i am sure your gut is right and you will hear pink!

[fish2012]

hey ladies,

thought i'd say hello as thou they havn't changed my due date 5/09 they won't let me go past 38 weeks so will be joining you guys ;-0

[Falling2Grace]

Best of luck!!!

[Atsaukina1]

hey ladies,

thought i'd say hello as thou they havn't changed my due date 5/09 they won't let me go past 38 weeks so will be joining you guys ;-0

why not past 38 weeks? 40 is full term?

[fish2012]

why not past 38 weeks? 40 is full term?

cause they're twins average delivery is around 35 weeks with twins

[Praying4Pink]

Hi Ladies...just thought I would come on real quick to post some 3D pics of Joelle. She was hiding her pretty little face the whole time but we did get one good shot of her.
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[cvd]

Hi Ladies...just thought I would come on real quick to post some 3D pics of Joelle. She was hiding her pretty little face the whole time but we did get one good shot of her.
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Aw lovely pictures praying4pink! So glad all went well

[Atsaukina1]

cause they're twins average delivery is around 35 weeks with twins

but there are many women with twins that make it to full term and past, I wouldn't want them to put a date on when they were allowed to be born unless there was a medical reason for induction.

[cvd]

cause they're twins average delivery is around 35 weeks with twins

Wow congrats on twins!!! How exciting!!! Ill also be delivering early because I'm having a csection but there's only one in me hehe hope you're feeling well!

[Jadis]

Oh come on, HopingforSaskia....

[hopingforsaskia]

Updated in US thread.. Long story short.. Still don't know. :(

[cvd]

Updated in US thread.. Long story short.. Still don't know. :(

Ah read your update! So disappointing. I hope these 3 weeks fly for you! What a cheeky baby!!

[Maple]

hey ladies,

thought i'd say hello as thou they havn't changed my due date 5/09 they won't let me go past 38 weeks so will be joining you guys ;-0

Hi Fish!
Welcome!
I didn't realise you were having twins! Yay! Congrats!
Are they fraternal or identical?
Congratulations!
XX

[Justjessica]

Welcome fish. Congrats on your twins :)

Gorgeous pics praying4pink.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

[Praying4Pink]

Aw lovely pictures praying4pink! So glad all went well

Thanks cvd. She only gave us one good shot of her face but the tech said it is still early and she doesn't have a lot of fat right now anyway. She was very nice and the first thing she checked for was to see if it was a girl, lol. I had fun and my son thought it was super neat to see his sister.

[Praying4Pink]

but there are many women with twins that make it to full term and past, I wouldn't want them to put a date on when they were allowed to be born unless there was a medical reason for induction.

Atsaukina it may also depend on where you are located. Different doctors probably have different regulations. My friend just had twins on New Years. She was scheduled for c section at 38 weeks but she went at 35 I think...good thing too because she has 7 pound babies. YES she grew babies that were 7 pounds, lol. I think that has something to do with it too because she ended up getting a hernia from the weight of the two babies and now she has to have surgery. The babies are perfectly healthy even being born at 35 weeks.

[Praying4Pink]

Updated in US thread.. Long story short.. Still don't know. :(

Oh no hoping! I have always heard that when they are coy and don't want to open up, it is a girl, lol. Son had his legs WIDE open but Joelle had them closed for a LONG time. Thankfully it was during the anatomy scan so tech had plenty of time. I really hope these 3 weeks fly by fast for you.

[Atsaukina1]

praying4pink- that is exactly my point:) they come when they are ready or when there is a medical need to get them out sooner. The practice of doctors setting random dates on twins, breech,vbacs, and even women with "normal" (as they all are a variation of normal) needs to stop! I see you are in the US like me so you know what I am talking about. Question did she have them vaginally? If not was it even discussed or an option for her? And that is awesome she grew two 7lb babies even being 35 weeks! I have always thought I could carry twins since my singletons are
10+ so 5lbs each and they would still be good lol.

[cvd]

praying4pink- that is exactly my point:) they come when they are ready or when there is a medical need to get them out sooner. The practice of doctors setting random dates on twins, breech,vbacs, and even women with "normal" (as they all are a variation of normal) needs to stop! I see you are in the US like me so you know what I am talking about. Question did she have them vaginally? If not was it even discussed or an option for her? And that is awesome she grew two 7lb babies even being 35 weeks! I have always thought I could carry twins since my singletons are
10+ so 5lbs each and they would still be good lol.

I agree with that. Although I must admit, I went 2 weeks over due with DS1 so I am more then happy to be delivering at 38+2 by csection again, to each their own :)

[Atsaukina1]

I always go a week past edd but never think of it as "over due" it is an estimation and only that:)

[Pearl327]

That is why I am so happy with my doc after 2 midwives after scans telling me that this baby is measuring a week ahead and recommending my due date be changed accordingly. As I am hoping for a VBAC and if my dates were brought forward I would most likely go a week overdue and be pressured into having a section. My ob believes that I know my cycle better than a stranger so is happy to keep me at 8th July. Some babys just grow faster

[Atsaukina1]

-pearl- Sounds like you have a doc that listens, sooo important. Good luck on the VBAC! My sil had a vbac2 but they are not soo vbac friendly here so she showed up to hossy a pushin lol.

[Praying4Pink]

praying4pink- that is exactly my point:) they come when they are ready or when there is a medical need to get them out sooner. The practice of doctors setting random dates on twins, breech,vbacs, and even women with "normal" (as they all are a variation of normal) needs to stop! I see you are in the US like me so you know what I am talking about. Question did she have them vaginally? If not was it even discussed or an option for her? And that is awesome she grew two 7lb babies even being 35 weeks! I have always thought I could carry twins since my singletons are
10+ so 5lbs each and they would still be good lol.

No Atsaukina she had them by cs. It may have been discussed but she personally didn't want to go through having one vaginally and the other possibly getting stuck. One was breech. She grows big babies too. Her daughter was almost 10 pounds. But she ended up with a separated pelvis. Walker and therapy so I don't think she wanted to take anymore chances. Her doctors kept telling her she wouldn't make it to the 38 week due date and she didn't. But they very well could have decided to let her go to 40 if she had wanted...which I'm almost 100% sure she didn't, lol

[Atsaukina1]

:ballerina:

[Atsaukina1]

:)

[fish2012]

but there are many women with twins that make it to full term and past, I wouldn't want them to put a date on when they were allowed to be born unless there was a medical reason for induction.

dunno been 40wks with one baby that's bad enough might be glad of it ;-0 thou not keen on the medical stuff ;-0

praying they'll make thier own enterance around 37weeks then they should be able to come straight home!!!! feels like a long journey yet!

[fish2012]

Wow congrats on twins!!! How exciting!!! Ill also be delivering early because I'm having a csection but there's only one in me hehe hope you're feeling well!

hey, feel like hell still ;-( hoping it'll lift soon maple can you give me any hope!

[fish2012]

Hi Fish!
Welcome!
I didn't realise you were having twins! Yay! Congrats!
Are they fraternal or identical?
Congratulations!
XX

hey maple we found out on wednesday at 12+5 scan! massive shock! they are fairly sure they are fraternal they are almost exactly the same size and it looks like there are two placentas however they are right next to each other so they couldn't be totally sure!

sorta sad they're not identical but i know it's better for them and gives me a 2 out of three chance of a pinky if you see what i mean ;-S

I'll still in shock how are you feeling now you've had a bit longer to adjust? your boys are a tiny bit older than mine, feeling a little overwhelemed this week tbh!!

[fish2012]

hey praying4pink & atsaukina, thanks good to hear others experiances,

initally i was really upset that my home water birth dream was over, i went to local baby club on firday and lot of the ladies had had elective c section, but lots had also had medicalised conceptions so I think they changes your point of view a bit......i hope to avoid medicalness as much as possiable but having met these mums it really brought home that the three of us being safe is the main thing

i have an appt with the hospital consultant on 18 mar so hopefully will all be a bit more clear after that

[Atsaukina1]

fish- I shared this on the prego forum awhile ago but don't know if you saw it. beautful video of lots of natural twin births:) you def. still have the option to have a natural unmedicalized birth:)

MORE Natural Childbirth with Twins and Triplets! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ghkA3WEq2E&feature=youtu.be)

[Maple]

hey maple we found out on wednesday at 12+5 scan! massive shock! they are fairly sure they are fraternal they are almost exactly the same size and it looks like there are two placentas however they are right next to each other so they couldn't be totally sure!

sorta sad they're not identical but i know it's better for them and gives me a 2 out of three chance of a pinky if you see what i mean ;-S

I'll still in shock how are you feeling now you've had a bit longer to adjust? your boys are a tiny bit older than mine, feeling a little overwhelemed this week tbh!!

Hey Fish!

Sorry to hear you are feeling like hell! I'm afraid to say my MS lasted until about 16 - 17 wks, and occasionally if I am tired now or don't eat well it returns! Have not vomited for a week or so.. I feel for you, it's so hard!

Wow, so you have just found out really! I was shell shocked for quite some time.. I couldn't really believe it. I felt really down for quite some time, and because I felt sick, it was not a happy time! My DH was really positive and helpful, so that was great : ) I thought he would hit the roof, but he was more excited. Now I am worried about the hard work ahead, but really excited and can't wait to meet them.

You have a great chance of getting your girl : ) I think even boy/girl twins are super cute too! I have my fingers crossed for you. Looking forward to watching your outcome!

Really hope the MS lifts, it will make life so much more pleasant when it does.
Wishing you a happy & healthy pregnancy! XX

[cvd]

TMI question, is anyone still having tons of cm? Earlier on I was and it was like regular cm just more then normal then stopped for a while, now at almost 27 weeks it started again but it's uber thin. I have to change my undies quite a bit. Is anyone else having this too?? It's 430am here and now google has paranoid me it could be amniotic fluid LOL. I can't talk to my ob till Tues so just thought I'd see if anyone else is having the same to ease my mind. Super annoying, I will be laying in bed and can feel it come out and I instantly have to get up to change. I'm certain it's not urine too.

[Atsaukina1]

I would say very normal to have lots and diff. cm. Pantyliners come in handy to prevent changing undies all the time:)

[cvd]

I would say very normal to have lots and diff. cm. Pantyliners come in handy to prevent changing undies all the time:)

Good to hear some reassurance lol unfortunately panty liners usually end up in YI for me so Im holding off on those, boooo :( oh pregnancy

[Atsaukina1]

whats YI? yeast infection? from pantyliner? maybe try unscented kind? sorry

[Jadis]

CVD-I've been seeing more CM too, very thin and watery. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about! So I had a private gender scan today to put my mind at ease and it's most definitely still a girl, I'm going to spend the evening pulling the tags off all the clothes I've bought her. She's actually coming :) We're spending the day moving our guest room into the basement, to clear out her bedroom and start decorating! Interior decorating is my biggest passion, I've got big plans for her tiny bedroom. Wonder if there's a thread here for nursery design?

[cvd]

whats YI? yeast infection? from pantyliner? maybe try unscented kind? sorry

Yes yeast infection, I tried many different kinds last pregnancy lol don't wanna risk it just yet, maybe if it gets worse ill have to!

[cvd]

CVD-I've been seeing more CM too, very thin and watery. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about! So I had a private gender scan today to put my mind at ease and it's most definitely still a girl, I'm going to spend the evening pulling the tags off all the clothes I've bought her. She's actually coming :) We're spending the day moving our guest room into the basement, to clear out her bedroom and start decorating! Interior decorating is my biggest passion, I've got big plans for her tiny bedroom. Wonder if there's a thread here for nursery design?

Ah yay. Have fun ripping those tags off! Will you share a picture of her nursery when your done? I'd love to see what you do!

[Jadis]

Absolutely! I just found the perfect fabric, so I'll be staring on curtains and a crib skirt soon :) I've got an old dresser that I'm planning to paint in a high gloss hot pink, so that'll be a fun project. I just need this snow to piss off so I can get outside to paint. I like to do my DIY projects in the driveway on sunny days. How's Hudson's nursery coming along? Will you be having a shower?

[cvd]

Absolutely! I just found the perfect fabric, so I'll be staring on curtains and a crib skirt soon :) I've got an old dresser that I'm planning to paint in a high gloss hot pink, so that'll be a fun project. I just need this snow to piss off so I can get outside to paint. I like to do my DIY projects in the driveway on sunny days. How's Hudson's nursery coming along? Will you be having a shower?
Oh my goodness. I LOOOVE the sound of a hot pink dresser, that's fabulous. You sound so crafty, I'm jealous! And I can agree about the snow, I'm very sick of winter, just as I think spring may be coming it gets colder!
Since we just did the nursery for Ryder less then 2 years ago, we didn't change it. I just bought Hudson his own new crib set, the walls are a teal colour with animal decals, and I still like it so figured might as well leave it! So Ryder's room was our project since it had to be done (although for now he still sleeps in the nursery, his room is ready once we decide to move him). We bought him a Lightning McQueen car bed, painted and did a whole "Cars" theme, I'm still picking up Cars decor here and there so it's pretty well finished, just accessorizing now :) And no shower for us, since we have most things from Ryder and whatever else we needed - I already bought (I'm a deal hunter and super organized lol I was purchasing things before I was even pregnant), we aren't doing anything like that. If it was a girl we would have! Will you be having a shower? Did you have to do anything for your other boys' rooms?? They must be so excited to be having a sister!!!!

[Maple]

CVD-I've been seeing more CM too, very thin and watery. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about! So I had a private gender scan today to put my mind at ease and it's most definitely still a girl, I'm going to spend the evening pulling the tags off all the clothes I've bought her. She's actually coming :) We're spending the day moving our guest room into the basement, to clear out her bedroom and start decorating! Interior decorating is my biggest passion, I've got big plans for her tiny bedroom. Wonder if there's a thread here for nursery design?

Lol Jadis, rip those tags off : ) Glad the u/s has put your mind at ease! Did you end up getting a sneaky u/s or did DH know?

Looking forward to seeing pics of your project! We are building a house in September, so I am looking forward to doing the same, pity it can't be done before the girls are born : (

Enjoy your decorating! XX

[Mommyof3boys]

I just got back from my 23 week appointment and the Doctor said that my uterus is measureing bigger than it should be and is going to send me for another ultrasound. She said it may be extra fluid. Does anyone have any experience with their uterus measuring too large? I googled it but that is always a horrible idea because it always scares you. I am also having a lot of braxton hicks contractions, but I had a lot of them with ds3 so she didn't seem too concerned because my cervix is still normal (she checked just in case).

[Mrs_P]

yeah me with ds1 they did calculations of fluid levels and placenta function and baby size, in the end they decided he would be a big baby but sent me for scans every few weeks when i kept measuring big - last idea they gave me of his weight two weeks before birth was that i should be prepared as he'd nine pound ish - well he was 7lb 4 which too much skin and skinny little legs - perfectly fine and nothing like they'd been worrying me about

DS2 on the other hand always measured small (bump wise) and we kept ending up with scans for the other side of the worry - needless to say that time around i am trying not take too much to heart when they tell me my baby is measuring small. Turns out he was slightly bigger than his brother but had been breech for most of the pregnancy and ended up with scrunched up little legs like frogs that took a week to straighten as he'd squeezed himself into such a strange position. Both were fine but i do think its not just about baby size - position and the number of babies you have had (and how things stretch) can also affect bump size so try not to worry too much.

Incidentially the baby with the most amount of fluid that i have carried ds3 was the middle of the road bump size but the registrar and the midwife both commented on how much fluid there was around him at birth - he was also the biggest born

[Mommyof3boys]

I'm kind of thinking that it is just a big baby. Ds3 was 8lb 15.3oz, ds2 was 8 lb 9oz and ds1 was 8lb 1oz so I cant imagine that this baby would be smaller than 9lbs if the last 2 went up by 1/2 lb each. At my ultrasound he was measuring 1lb 1oz which is big. I think at 21 weeks they should be around 13oz so he is definetly on the bigger side. I think they were mostly concerned because of the jump from my uterus measuring normal 2 weeks ago and now it is larger so there has been a significant growth. I don't really know she didn't give me much information to go on. All she really said was that there might be excess fluid.

[Falling2Grace]

the baby's position would play A LOT into things too, so that could also account for the jump.

[Falling2Grace]

the baby's position would play A LOT into things too, so that could also account for the jump in only 2 weeks.

[Violet_]

I've been measuring 4 weeks ahead this whole pregnancy. Yet baby is measuring a little small. We just have lots of fluid around baby this time and I'm carrying completely different this time too. Doctors don't too concerned expect they suspected multiples at first, as did I, due to a huge amount of multiples in my family. So had an ultrasound and ruled that out and just determined it's because of extra fluid, which is not a concern. I will see what they say at my next scan in 2 days.

By the way, I'm a wreck here. I have my anatomy scan on Thursday and am packing it. So hope it's my girl and 13 and 15 week ultrasounds look that way, but this is the big scan. The one that should tell us without a doubt. I can't think of anything else much. It's consuming my thoughts. I've been into each of my sons scans, convinced for different reasons that they were girls and been told boy. So perhaps I've just falsely convinced myself this is a girl and the same thing will happen again? So hard right now. I just want the next 2 days to go by. I feel sick everytime I think about it. Arggh!!

[Falling2Grace]

oh yeah, totally forgot but up until i was 24 weeks i was measuring about 5-6 weeks ahead. I had an enlarged uterus before i got pregnant with DS2, which i know is common with veteran moms. Ive read that the fundal measurement isnt always accurate and it's fairly inaccurate before 20 some weeks (not sure on the exact week).

[Falling2Grace]

Violet hope you hear pink!!!

My stomach sinks thinking about the gender scan....every time i think about it those feelings set in that i had when i heard both of my boys were boys. Sigh.

[Mommyof3boys]

Falling- I hadn't thought about the baby's position making a difference but it has definetly moved because now I'm getting movements that are really low and really high like maybe he has stretched out rather than being curled up on the right like before. I bet it would make a difference if he has moved.

[Maple]

I've been measuring 4 weeks ahead this whole pregnancy. Yet baby is measuring a little small. We just have lots of fluid around baby this time and I'm carrying completely different this time too. Doctors don't too concerned expect they suspected multiples at first, as did I, due to a huge amount of multiples in my family. So had an ultrasound and ruled that out and just determined it's because of extra fluid, which is not a concern. I will see what they say at my next scan in 2 days.

By the way, I'm a wreck here. I have my anatomy scan on Thursday and am packing it. So hope it's my girl and 13 and 15 week ultrasounds look that way, but this is the big scan. The one that should tell us without a doubt. I can't think of anything else much. It's consuming my thoughts. I've been into each of my sons scans, convinced for different reasons that they were girls and been told boy. So perhaps I've just falsely convinced myself this is a girl and the same thing will happen again? So hard right now. I just want the next 2 days to go by. I feel sick everytime I think about it. Arggh!!

Violet!
You will be fine : ) The scan will be good reassurance that it is your girl.
I'm sure you have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Hope the next 48 hrs fly for you.
XX

[LO123]

Violet, good luck, I am sure you will hear girl again and hopefully you can then enjoy it.

I can't believe I will find out in 8 days, it feels like yesterday I had 3 weeks to wait and was driving myself crazy. I feel a sense of ease at the moment with it. It has been so long between u/s I really just want to see the baby and know all is OK still. A few weeks ago I didn't know if I would cope if I heard boy but now I feel I will be OK. I have seen a few baby boys later and they were so cute. This may sound werid but I had kind of forgotten how cute and adorable they are when little and it may be feel boy or girl would be wonderful as long as they are heathly. Please I just hope this feeling lasts.

I seem to be worried lately a lot that the baby is OK. I know I have no reason to worry but I do. Is anyone else feelig the same?

[WantingPink]

Violet - I know exactly how you feel!! The waiting is painful and you second guess everything and go over it 1000 times in your head. I really hope your next scan you get a great tech who will leave no room for guessing!! GL and I will be looking for your update!!

[Violet_]

I hope so girls, I really really hopes so. Hope all this worrying is for nothing and I have my baby girl. I've waited over 15 years to get a daughter. But I will definitely love another little boy. I adore my sons! It's just having to come to terms with my dream being over that will be the hardest. I'm trying so hard to prepare myself to hear boy just in case.

Yes, LO123, I tend to stress and worry about each of my babies all the way through my pregnancies, from pre conception, all the way until post labour. I'm a shocker, it's so hard not to though when you do hear of so many things that go wrong. Most pregnancies and births go fine, without a hitch, but I always worry that I might be in that 1% or something that loses a baby and I'm not sure how I would cope, honestly. It's reassuring to feel this baby moving every day and night now. But I still worry.

[Pearl327]

Good luck on Thursday Violet. I am sure your little one is still a girl.

We got pics done just before Christmas and due to a delay we are only getting them back now. I just wanted to share this pic of my princess. The quality is bad as the pic is framed and on our wall before I took a pic with my phone 9398

[Jadis]

Oh Violet, I know the feeling! I hope the next 2 days fly in for you. It's really the wait that is the worst part. I've got a really good feeling for you though, I think this is your girl.

Pearl, your daughter is adorable!

[Praying4Pink]

I just got back from my 23 week appointment and the Doctor said that my uterus is measureing bigger than it should be and is going to send me for another ultrasound. She said it may be extra fluid. Does anyone have any experience with their uterus measuring too large? I googled it but that is always a horrible idea because it always scares you. I am also having a lot of braxton hicks contractions, but I had a lot of them with ds3 so she didn't seem too concerned because my cervix is still normal (she checked just in case).

Mommyof3 - I measured big with my son. They told me he was going to be a whopper...6 lbs 14 oz. You mentioned that your baby was 1 lb 1oz at 21 weeks. My daughter was just about the same or maybe a few oz over at my 20 week u/s and she is now 1lb 6 oz at 24 weeks. They said both times it was right on target. I think the measurements will level out eventually. But YES stay away from internet searches, lol. Everything will be just fine.

[Praying4Pink]

I hope so girls, I really really hopes so. Hope all this worrying is for nothing and I have my baby girl. I've waited over 15 years to get a daughter. But I will definitely love another little boy. I adore my sons! It's just having to come to terms with my dream being over that will be the hardest. I'm trying so hard to prepare myself to hear boy just in case.

Yes, LO123, I tend to stress and worry about each of my babies all the way through my pregnancies, from pre conception, all the way until post labour. I'm a shocker, it's so hard not to though when you do hear of so many things that go wrong. Most pregnancies and births go fine, without a hitch, but I always worry that I might be in that 1% or something that loses a baby and I'm not sure how I would cope, honestly. It's reassuring to feel this baby moving every day and night now. But I still worry.

Yay Violet...only a few more days. I really feel that if the 12 and 15 week u/s indicated girl...even if not 100% sure, you have a great chance that it is a girl. Trust me dear, I nubsessed like you would not believe. I couldn't sleep at night. I was waking up in the middle of the night looking at nubs. Then strangely the night before the u/s, I was completely calm and that's when I knew I had my daughter. I have a great feeling about your u/s violet and your daughter is in there!!!

[Violet_]

Thank you for all the support girls. I hope I'm here celebrating with you all in 1.5 days. Otherwise I feel I will need a bit of support. But honestly I will be thrilled to hear healthy baby. As much as I seem consumed about gender, knowing baby is healthy is very much more important. I think it's the not knowing that is making everything worse. Roll on tomorrow!

Goodluck with your 3D ultrasound tomorrow Cvd. It's the same time as mine. It will be great to see little Hudson. I bet he is starting to chub up a bit more now and I'm sure you will get some photos that you can cherish forever.

[cvd]

Thank you for all the support girls. I hope I'm here celebrating with you all in 1.5 days. Otherwise I feel I will need a bit of support. But honestly I will be thrilled to hear healthy baby. As much as I seem consumed about gender, knowing baby is healthy is very much more important. I think it's the not knowing that is making everything worse. Roll on tomorrow!

Goodluck with your 3D ultrasound tomorrow Cvd. It's the same time as mine. It will be great to see little Hudson. I bet he is starting to chub up a bit more now and I'm sure you will get some photos that you can cherish forever.

Thanks violet! Mine actually isn't until Thursday morning though! I thought they were the same time too, maybe were just in different zones? It's only Tuesday 5pm here hehe! Can't wait to here your girl confirmation!

[Violet_]

Yep, just different time zones. It's Wednesday morning here in Australia.

[5boysandcounting]

Good luck Violet, I'm sure you will hear it's a girl. I went for my anomaly scan today and it was confirmed that baby looks healthy thank goodness and also that she still looks like a girl :) They have also changed my due date to the 28th july which I think is the same as yours? I didn't get any potty shots with it being a medical scan but I did see three clear white lines myself and now I'm finally starting to believe it!

It's difficult isn't it, wanting something so bad but being afraid to believe it, I think it's the subconscious mind trying to protect us from getting hurt!

I'm positive you will get confirmation it's your girl at your scan on Thursday. I will be thinking of you and checking for updates :)

[cvd]

Yep, just different time zones. It's Wednesday morning here in Australia.
Haha funny how that works, good luck then your scan is definitely coming up soon! I'm sure all will go well :)

[Praying4Pink]

Thanks violet! Mine actually isn't until Thursday morning though! I thought they were the same time too, maybe were just in different zones? It's only Tuesday 5pm here hehe! Can't wait to here your girl confirmation!

Yay cvd! I can't wait to see those adorable pictures of Hudson. I can't believe in 2 1/2 months you are going to be having this baby AND in 3 months and 3 weeks I will be having mine! AHHHHHH! So excited for us both <3

[cvd]

Yay cvd! I can't wait to see those adorable pictures of Hudson. I can't believe in 2 1/2 months you are going to be having this baby AND in 3 months and 3 weeks I will be having mine! AHHHHHH! So excited for us both <3
I can't wait either Praying4Pink! We are very excited, we made our music CD for the 3D DVD last night! And I know time is flying isn't it?? 76 days left! Seems like not long at all.
DH told his work yesterday he wants to take 5 weeks off to help me with Ryder while I recover and they approved it - such a relief, we weren't sure if they'd be ok with that long. Seems all we have left to do now is pack a hospital bag hehehe!

[Justjessica]

Hope the scans go well Violet and CVD. Can't wait for the updates!

[Maple]

I can't wait either Praying4Pink! We are very excited, we made our music CD for the 3D DVD last night! And I know time is flying isn't it?? 76 days left! Seems like not long at all.
DH told his work yesterday he wants to take 5 weeks off to help me with Ryder while I recover and they approved it - such a relief, we weren't sure if they'd be ok with that long. Seems all we have left to do now is pack a hospital bag hehehe!

Wow!
I can't wait for this thread to start having babies!
That is so lucky that your DH is having 5 weeks off to help out! How wonderful!
Enjoy your scan XX

[Violet_]

Just updating. Our ultrasound went well! Yes, we are having a daughter. I'm still in shock and can't believe it. So happy!

[Violet_]

The tech would not give us a photo of the gender. But both hubby and I clearly saw three white lines. We are both very happy!

[WantingPink]

Congrats Violet!! You must be very happy to have it confirmed with the anatomy u/s. I am sure you will sleep a little better tonight. Go buy something pink and enjoy!!

[LO123]

Violet that is wonderful news. Congrats. Now go do lots of shopping.

[hopingforsaskia]

Oh huge congrats Violet!! :)

[5boysandcounting]

Violet, that's wonderful news x you must be so relieved, I'm so glad everything went well. :ballerina:

[Pearl327]

Congratulations again Violet. I knew she would still be a girl. Although I totally understand the worry. I will be asking for a double check too at my next appointment in 2 weeks.

CVD enjoy every min of your 3D scan today.

[Jadis]

I knew it, violet! That was one very girly nub you had there :) big congrats to you! Go buy something pink and frilly, enjoy!

[cvd]

Just updating. Our ultrasound went well! Yes, we are having a daughter. I'm still in shock and can't believe it. So happy!

Yay glad all went well. Congrats!!!

[cvd]

Congratulations again Violet. I knew she would still be a girl. Although I totally understand the worry. I will be asking for a double check too at my next appointment in 2 weeks.

CVD enjoy every min of your 3D scan today.

Thank you pearl! Really looking forward to it :)

[maybeoneday]

Congrats Violet, I knew you would hear girl. My anatomy scan is next Tuesday so hoping to find out my previous tech was useless and baby is a girl not a boy! (Not holding out much hope but I can dream......) xx

[Falling2Grace]

Just updating. Our ultrasound went well! Yes, we are having a daughter. I'm still in shock and can't believe it. So happy!

Such very exciting news!!!!! Congratulations on getting your princess! You must be over the moon! Did you do anything to celebrate? (like go on a shopping spree? :D)


Sure hope this is the start of a girl trend since my scan is in 9 days!

[cvd]

Ah we just had our 3D ultrasound. Omg Hudson is so perfect and sweet. We even seen him open his eyes a few times. The lady doing it was shocked, she said its rare to catch babies opening their eyes at this stage, he's very alert! He definitely has all 10 fingers and toes :) I will post some pictures when we get home! So in love!

Here he is: we REALLY think he looks like his older brother! Can't wait to actually see him.
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Foot by his head hehe
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Had to add this one in LOL - DEFINITELY A BOY!!
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[Falling2Grace]

Aww <3 that would melt my heart. So adorable.

[hopingforsaskia]

Aww wow CVD! Gorgeous pics! And yes, lol, that's a boy! ;)

[LO123]

CVD those photos are so so cute. I bet you are so in love with him already.

[LO123]

Such very exciting news!!!!! Congratulations on getting your princess! You must be over the moon! Did you do anything to celebrate? (like go on a shopping spree? :D)


Sure hope this is the start of a girl trend since my scan is in 9 days!

Me too Falling. I have my scan in 5 days now and am so excited to find out if it is a girl or boy. FX I hear pink.... I am strangly claim about it at the moment I just hope that lasts.

[hopingforsaskia]

Me too Falling. I have my scan in 5 days now and am so excited to find out if it is a girl or boy. FX I hear pink.... I am strangly claim about it at the moment I just hope that lasts.

I was very calm about my 16 week scan -- right up until the night before and I woke up dreaming that I was late and they couldn't fit me in any more.. Oddly enough they couldn't tell me the sex so I'm thinking I had a feeling that I wouldn't be finding out that day. ;)

[Praying4Pink]

Ah we just had our 3D ultrasound. Omg Hudson is so perfect and sweet. We even seen him open his eyes a few times. The lady doing it was shocked, she said its rare to catch babies opening their eyes at this stage, he's very alert! He definitely has all 10 fingers and toes :) I will post some pictures when we get home! So in love!

Here he is: we REALLY think he looks like his older brother! Can't wait to actually see him.
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Foot by his head hehe
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Had to add this one in LOL - DEFINITELY A BOY!!
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Cvd Hudson is so adorable! I love the 3D pics. I thought about putting music to our DVD too. Speaking of hospital bags...I just purchased two Vera Bradley duffle bags for the hospital, 4 nursing bras, and 6 pair of postpartum undies aka granny panties, lol! My mom is buying my night gowns and lounge clothes and I might invest in a fuzzy robe :-)

[Mommyof3boys]

Does anyone know how I can add a profile picture using an iPad?

[Maple]

Ah we just had our 3D ultrasound. Omg Hudson is so perfect and sweet. We even seen him open his eyes a few times. The lady doing it was shocked, she said its rare to catch babies opening their eyes at this stage, he's very alert! He definitely has all 10 fingers and toes :) I will post some pictures when we get home! So in love!

Here he is: we REALLY think he looks like his older brother! Can't wait to actually see him.
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Great pics!
My favourites are the 2nd (so beautiful) and 4th (classic - love it!)
How special XX

[Maple]

Violet

Of course it's a girl : ) I would have been shocked to hear otherwise.
Thrilled for you! XX

[LO123]

I was very calm about my 16 week scan -- right up until the night before and I woke up dreaming that I was late and they couldn't fit me in any more.. Oddly enough they couldn't tell me the sex so I'm thinking I had a feeling that I wouldn't be finding out that day. ;)

I am too claim it kind of worries me. 3 weeks ago I was in tears for days over it thinking it was a boy. Now I have just feel a kind of nervous excitment.

[Justjessica]

Those are amazing pics CVD. Congrats on such a stunning little boy.

[cvd]

Thanks everyone for your very kind words! We are definitely VERY in love with him. He's so sweet.

Praying4Pink - LOL too funny, I have also started picking up things for my hospital bag! I love to get things done hehe.

Maple - we think he really looks like DS1, the 2nd photo next to a newborn photo of Ryder is just about identical lol! I can't wait to see what he really looks like and hold him!

Sounds like we have some scans coming up soon - good luck girls! I love hearing the updates!!

[Praying4Pink]

Just updating. Our ultrasound went well! Yes, we are having a daughter. I'm still in shock and can't believe it. So happy!

Awe Violet I am so happy and thrilled for you. It is a great feeling huh? You probably won't believe it for a few weeks still. Heck I made them check AGAIN at my 3D/4D and I was confirmed once at the anatomy and twice at the specialist appointment, Haha! And I would be lying if I said I won't have them check at my 33 week 3D/4D. But I do know for sure she is a she. Congrats!

[Praying4Pink]

Thanks everyone for your very kind words! We are definitely VERY in love with him. He's so sweet.

Praying4Pink - LOL too funny, I have also started picking up things for my hospital bag! I love to get things done hehe.

Maple - we think he really looks like DS1, the 2nd photo next to a newborn photo of Ryder is just about identical lol! I can't wait to see what he really looks like and hold him!

Sounds like we have some scans coming up soon - good luck girls! I love hearing the updates!!

Me too cvd. I can't wait to start getting stuff from the baby shower so I can cross some things off my list. The hospital bag is a biggie for me because let's face it...we never know when the baby is going to come. God forbid the baby comes way earlier than expected, I would certainly like to be prepared. Hubby and I both get a week off for Spring Break and the daycare is still open so we are going to take that opportunity to go shopping for new living room furniture and move the other furniture around to get ready for the little one. So excited to finally be able to nest!

Oh and only two days until you are in the 3rd trimester! So exciting!!!!

[cvd]

Me too cvd. I can't wait to start getting stuff from the baby shower so I can cross some things off my list. The hospital bag is a biggie for me because let's face it...we never know when the baby is going to come. God forbid the baby comes way earlier than expected, I would certainly like to be prepared. Hubby and I both get a week off for Spring Break and the daycare is still open so we are going to take that opportunity to go shopping for new living room furniture and move the other furniture around to get ready for the little one. So excited to finally be able to nest!

Oh and only two days until you are in the 3rd trimester! So exciting!!!!
I know Praying4Pink! Do you know when you are having your shower?? How exciting! We aren't doing a shower (prob would have if this was a girl though), we already have everything hehe. Ah that's soo nice that you guys have a week off, spend some quality alone time during the days as well as get your living room and things ready for Joelle! How did your maternity shoot end up turning out? Did the weather cooperate??

And yes third trimester I can't even believe it. Time is flying. I must say though, fatigue has returned for me :( as well as lots of aches lol! Being 5 foot this belly weight is really taking a toll on my back and my belly hurts by the end of the day too. I've definitely started sitting more! Just more things to look forward to LOL

[Mum23boys]

Just updating. Our ultrasound went well! Yes, we are having a daughter. I'm still in shock and can't believe it. So happy!

YAY YAY YAY

[Mommyof3boys]

Congratulations on your girl, violet!!!!

I just realized that the trunk of my vehicle is not large enough to fit a regular sized stroller. We cannot afford to purchase a vehicle right now because I really want to take next year off to stay home with the baby and finish school. Does anyone have any suggestions on a stroller that folds up small and still works with an infant? I really wanted to get a sit and stand stroller so that ds3 could sit on the bench on the back when we go places and I wont have to worry about him but I don't think that is going to work so I guess he will just have to hold on to the stroller.

[Mum23boys]

mUMMY OF 3 BOYS IS IT A SINGLE OR DOUBLE YOUR AFTER ? You can get a sit and stand buggy board for ds 3 they are fab and easy to take on and off and dont take up much space. Ive always had small boot space - the smallest on the UK market ( Mercedes ML and an Audi Q7) so can u let you know which fitted in mine if that helps ?

[cvd]

Congratulations on your girl, violet!!!!

I just realized that the trunk of my vehicle is not large enough to fit a regular sized stroller. We cannot afford to purchase a vehicle right now because I really want to take next year off to stay home with the baby and finish school. Does anyone have any suggestions on a stroller that folds up small and still works with an infant? I really wanted to get a sit and stand stroller so that ds3 could sit on the bench on the back when we go places and I wont have to worry about him but I don't think that is going to work so I guess he will just have to hold on to the stroller.

What do you drive?? I drive a Volkswagen TDI Jetta and have a Britax B-Ready double stroller and it fits easily in my trunk! There's not much leftover room once its in but it's easy to get in and out!

[Mommyof3boys]

mUMMY OF 3 BOYS IS IT A SINGLE OR DOUBLE YOUR AFTER ? You can get a sit and stand buggy board for ds 3 they are fab and easy to take on and off and dont take up much space. Ive always had small boot space - the smallest on the UK market ( Mercedes ML and an Audi Q7) so can u let you know which fitted in mine if that helps ?

I have never heard of a buggy board.

I drive a Chrysler Pacifica. The back is only about 3 1/2 feet wide and less than 12 in in length. I can lay one of the back seats down and slide a stroller in that space but then ds1 would have to ride in the front seat. He will be 12 in September but I don't really feel that comfortable with him riding in the front yet and that would leave nowhere for DH because it only seats 6 but if he were going we could take a smaller stroller because one of us could hold ds3's hand.

[Praying4Pink]

I know Praying4Pink! Do you know when you are having your shower?? How exciting! We aren't doing a shower (prob would have if this was a girl though), we already have everything hehe. Ah that's soo nice that you guys have a week off, spend some quality alone time during the days as well as get your living room and things ready for Joelle! How did your maternity shoot end up turning out? Did the weather cooperate??

And yes third trimester I can't even believe it. Time is flying. I must say though, fatigue has returned for me :( as well as lots of aches lol! Being 5 foot this belly weight is really taking a toll on my back and my belly hurts by the end of the day too. I've definitely started sitting more! Just more things to look forward to LOL

Yes my shower will be April 27th. I prob would have a shower either way just because they are so customary for us. My friend is having her second boy and she is having another shower but she didn't register for nearly as much because she has everything from the first baby. The shoot was amazing! The weather was a bit chilly so we did end up moving it to the park but the background was beautiful. 9505

Yes I hear you on that! I'm 5'3 and my hips and back are def suffering :-(

[cvd]

Ah praying4pink what an awesome picture! Your little guy is soooo sweet, you look great - I think you definitely got that "glow" people talk about (it always seems to skip me lol). That's exciting about your shower, it'll be here before you know it!

[Maple]

Yes my shower will be April 27th. I prob would have a shower either way just because they are so customary for us. My friend is having her second boy and she is having another shower but she didn't register for nearly as much because she has everything from the first baby. The shoot was amazing! The weather was a bit chilly so we did end up moving it to the park but the background was beautiful. 9505

Yes I hear you on that! I'm 5'3 and my hips and back are def suffering :-(

Love these pics! I really like the outdoor setting too! XX

[Pearl327]

Gorgeous pictures Praying4pink. You have a lovely family

[Mommyof3boys]

I kind of feel like a bad person....

A girl at work is a few weeks. Behind me in her pregnancy and went for her ultrasound yesterday and I was secretly hoping that she was having a boy. She is having a boy and was disappointed but I was glad. I knew that I would be super jealous if she was having a girl and didn't want to have to deal with it. This is her husbands 6th child and he doesn't take care of the 4 that aren't with her and he barely supports her when he has a job. He just got out of jail for not paying child support and she got pregnant when she drove down to pick him up when he was released. It seems like all of the people around me that shouldn't even have babies end up getting a girl and it is hard for me not to be jealous of them. It doesn't bother me when good parents have girls only bad ones and I know it is not my place to judge them but I do get jealous and as hard as I try not to let it bother me it still does.

[Atsaukina1]

p4p- awesome pics. it's so nice to be able to look back on your pregos and I think the kids will enjoy them when we are all old:)

violet- congrats on the baby still be a girl lol I know those early ones are hard to trust but hopefully now you really truly believe you got your girl:)

strollers - agg yes those carseat ones are huge. they do have these that the carseat just attaches might try this out-http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266236

I like to use a carrier(wear) when they are small seems they never stay aslepp in them and then I end up pushing a stroller and carrying a babe lol. they are nice to hold stuff though:)

[Jadis]

P4P, you've got a beautiful family there! and you look great! CVD-love the most recent pics of little Hudson. We got a little 3d peek at Maggie but no pics, I paid for that 10 minute gender assessment in 2d but the tech was nice enough to give us a peek at her face in 3d, wish I could have a pic but i'll just store that little glimpse in my memory. Any one else suffering the same kind of exhaustion that we had in the first trimester? I'm dragging myself through daily life now...my back and hips are killing me too. I'm already over this, I just want to get to the end and meet my sweet girl.

[cvd]

P4P, you've got a beautiful family there! and you look great! CVD-love the most recent pics of little Hudson. We got a little 3d peek at Maggie but no pics, I paid for that 10 minute gender assessment in 2d but the tech was nice enough to give us a peek at her face in 3d, wish I could have a pic but i'll just store that little glimpse in my memory. Any one else suffering the same kind of exhaustion that we had in the first trimester? I'm dragging myself through daily life now...my back and hips are killing me too. I'm already over this, I just want to get to the end and meet my sweet girl.
Thanks Jadis, how nice they let you peek at her face though :) And yes me me me, my fatigue is back full strength and my back hurts constantly. As well as my tummy, it's like the weight is just pulling down.
Tonight we are off to the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game (I'm a huge Pens fan, DH is a die hard Leafs fan so we look forward to this game every year, we're so competitive lol) and I'm worried I won't enjoy it, the car ride is about an hour then the seats are just terrible to sit in for 3 hours!!!! My poor back lol :( not to mention I'll be up way past my usual bedtime (9pm hehe).


Who's up next for gender scans?? I know a couple people mentioned they were coming up this week?

[Falling2Grace]

CVD - how adorable is your LO!?! <3 so cute!



Who's up next for gender scans?? I know a couple people mentioned they were coming up this week?

Me! :giggle:
One week to go! Find out at noon on Saturday (march 16th)

[Maple]

P4P, you've got a beautiful family there! and you look great! CVD-love the most recent pics of little Hudson. We got a little 3d peek at Maggie but no pics, I paid for that 10 minute gender assessment in 2d but the tech was nice enough to give us a peek at her face in 3d, wish I could have a pic but i'll just store that little glimpse in my memory. Any one else suffering the same kind of exhaustion that we had in the first trimester? I'm dragging myself through daily life now...my back and hips are killing me too. I'm already over this, I just want to get to the end and meet my sweet girl.

Hey Jadis!

Most of the time I am tired too. In the evening I just need to lie down, I'm so over the day, and kids.. I want bed.
I'm feeling really heavy, have nerve pain in my butt/back, varicose vein on my upper right thigh and somewhere else.. ahem... I'm generally feeling like this pregnancy should be coming to an end soon, and I'm only 23 wks! I guess that's normal with twins though..
Today I had a burst of energy, got out the hedge trimmers and cut down some shrubs in the garden. It was great! Now I am sitting on my recliner with my iPad, about to have a coffee and some choco biscuits! I reckon I deserve them, lol!
XX

[Maple]

Thanks Jadis, how nice they let you peek at her face though :) And yes me me me, my fatigue is back full strength and my back hurts constantly. As well as my tummy, it's like the weight is just pulling down.
Tonight we are off to the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game (I'm a huge Pens fan, DH is a die hard Leafs fan so we look forward to this game every year, we're so competitive lol) and I'm worried I won't enjoy it, the car ride is about an hour then the seats are just terrible to sit in for 3 hours!!!! My poor back lol :( not to mention I'll be up way past my usual bedtime (9pm hehe).


Who's up next for gender scans?? I know a couple people mentioned they were coming up this week?

Enjoy your game! I would likely take a cushion and risk looking silly! Lol

LO123 has her gender scan this coming week, maybe Monday or Tuesday! Fingers crossed for her!

XX

[LO123]

Hi Ladies, yes I am have mine this week. Wednesday at 11.30am. I can't believe it is finally here....2 and a bit days to go....

[Jadis]

CVD-Hope you had a great time at the game. I'm a terrible Canadian, I hate hockey. Every time the CBC disrupts my Coronation street to air a game, I curse that sport!

Maple-It's nice to know that I'm not alone. Between the exhaustion and the back aches, I'm barely functioning. I'd love to tackle some projects around my house, but I just can't manage. I'll have to start cracking the whip around here and get DH to tackle them for me.

LO-Good luck for Wednesday, I'll cross my fingers for you and I hope you'll update us as soon as you're able!

[talitha]

Hi ya :) can I please be added? I'm 24 weeks and due June 29th :) Surprise gender!

[Praying4Pink]

Ah praying4pink what an awesome picture! Your little guy is soooo sweet, you look great - I think you definitely got that "glow" people talk about (it always seems to skip me lol). That's exciting about your shower, it'll be here before you know it!

LOL I don't know about the glow cvd. I don't feel very glowing. I feel very huge and exhausted. My son was such a ham during the photo shoot. He usually isn't like that concerning pictures but I guess he saw mommy and daddy taking them so he wanted to take them too. He has a sesame street camera and ever since the shoot he has been taking "pictures" of everything, lol. We should have our digital files this week so I will definitely share more when I get them.

[jennaesue]

Violet - congrats! I was pretty sure she'd stay a girl. :)

Mommyof3boys - You might want to check out a Chicco Trevi. It is a full sized stroller but folds up pretty compactly. It works with the Chicco keyfit infant seat (which is a great seat!). I got the Chicco Cortina last time, but I am thinking of maybe switching to the Trevi. Also, the Joovy Caboose if smaller than the Baby Trend Sit 'n Stand, but I'm not sure how small it folds up. If you can find a retailer near you that carries the stroller, they may let you bring it out to your car to check the fit in the trunk. Oh, and you are not a terrible person for hoping your co-worker has a boy. I think that I a perfectly normal reaction.

Jadis - YES! I have been exhausted. My ob did bloodwork to check for low iron, but it came back normal. They did say I could go on an iron supplement if I wanted, anyway. I can't make it through the day without a rest anymore.

CVD - I am so excited you are a Pens fan! I am also a huge fan!! I live just outside Pittsburgh. I'm so jealous you get to go to a game. I'll be watching on Thursday. :) Go Pens!

P4P - great pictures! thanks for sharing.

[cvd]

CVD-Hope you had a great time at the game. I'm a terrible Canadian, I hate hockey. Every time the CBC disrupts my Coronation street to air a game, I curse that sport!

Maple-It's nice to know that I'm not alone. Between the exhaustion and the back aches, I'm barely functioning. I'd love to tackle some projects around my house, but I just can't manage. I'll have to start cracking the whip around here and get DH to tackle them for me.

LO-Good luck for Wednesday, I'll cross my fingers for you and I hope you'll update us as soon as you're able!
Hahaha that's hilarious Jadis! I'm not a big hockey fan, but my in-laws and DH
are Leaf crazy - they have Leafs seasons tickets so we go to a lot of games. I guess I'm a terrible Canadian too because I hate the Leafs!!!!

[cvd]

LOL I don't know about the glow cvd. I don't feel very glowing. I feel very huge and exhausted. My son was such a ham during the photo shoot. He usually isn't like that concerning pictures but I guess he saw mommy and daddy taking them so he wanted to take them too. He has a sesame street camera and ever since the shoot he has been taking "pictures" of everything, lol. We should have our digital files this week so I will definitely share more when I get them.
Aw lucky! My little guy is so serious for photos, we can't get a smile no matter what! Can't wait to see more :)

[cvd]

Violet - congrats! I was pretty sure she'd stay a girl. :)

Mommyof3boys - You might want to check out a Chicco Trevi. It is a full sized stroller but folds up pretty compactly. It works with the Chicco keyfit infant seat (which is a great seat!). I got the Chicco Cortina last time, but I am thinking of maybe switching to the Trevi. Also, the Joovy Caboose if smaller than the Baby Trend Sit 'n Stand, but I'm not sure how small it folds up. If you can find a retailer near you that carries the stroller, they may let you bring it out to your car to check the fit in the trunk. Oh, and you are not a terrible person for hoping your co-worker has a boy. I think that I a perfectly normal reaction.

Jadis - YES! I have been exhausted. My ob did bloodwork to check for low iron, but it came back normal. They did say I could go on an iron supplement if I wanted, anyway. I can't make it through the day without a rest anymore.

CVD - I am so excited you are a Pens fan! I am also a huge fan!! I live just outside Pittsburgh. I'm so jealous you get to go to a game. I'll be watching on Thursday. :) Go Pens!

P4P - great pictures! thanks for sharing.
Ah that's fantastic!!! Do you ever get to a game there? DH promised he'd take me to a game in Pittsburgh one day soon and spend the weekend, it's only a few hours drive for us! How are you feeling these days? Hope all is well!

[cvd]

THIRD TRIMESTER! Ah and it sucks. 71 days left until my csection and I can't wait lol. Uncomfortable, tired, painful and of course (great timing) constipation has decided to welcome itself now. I'm sure it could be worse but 10 weeks seems like a looooong time!!! :hair:

[jennaesue]

Ah that's fantastic!!! Do you ever get to a game there? DH promised he'd take me to a game in Pittsburgh one day soon and spend the weekend, it's only a few hours drive for us! How are you feeling these days? Hope all is well!

We went to one game two seasons ago - it was great! It's really tough to get tickets unless you know someone who has season tickets.

I'm feeling okay - just super tired lately. I'm sorry to hear the 3rd Trimester isn't treating you very well so far!

[Atsaukina1]

lol sorry constipation has reared is ugly head I guess that is one good thing about planned c-sec you don't have to worry about the dreaded pooping while pushing lol

[Maple]

Hi ya :) can I please be added? I'm 24 weeks and due June 29th :) Surprise gender!

Hi Talitha!

Welcome! How is your pregnancy going so far?

All the best XX

[Maple]

LO,

Wishing you the best of luck for tomorrow!

I have all fingers and toes crossed for you.

We are here for you either way! XX

[LO123]

Thanks Maple.

Yes big day is finally here. Will find out tomorrow, am so scared and nervous now. Atleast I will finally know.

[Praying4Pink]

Hi Ladies :wave: Just stopping in to say good luck to all awaiting scans. Work has picked up a bit for me so that's why I haven't been on much. Plus doing a little organizing for my shower, trying to get prepared for Spring Break festivities (which mostly includes furniture shopping and room redecorating), and childbirth classes are coming up in a couple of weeks.

And in celebration of cvd...I will be entering the 3rd Tri in T minus 15 days!

[maybeoneday]

Hi girls I had my anatomy scan today and baby is definitely a boy! I am ok with it and am glad I found out now. DH and I are discussing future plans and whether we would go for number 4 and if high-tech is an option. Decisions decisions!

For now though we are just happy that this baby is healthy and we are looking forward to meeting him. Xx

[weeziewoozles]

Hi girls I had my anatomy scan today and baby is definitely a boy! I am ok with it and am glad I found out now. DH and I are discussing future plans and whether we would go for number 4 and if high-tech is an option. Decisions decisions!

For now though we are just happy that this baby is healthy and we are looking forward to meeting him. Xx

Sorry to hear that but you sound like you're looking forward, which is brilliant. We've not had our scan yet but have already talked about going technical 4th time around!

[Jadis]

Congratulations on a healthy baby, Maybe. I've heard that 3 of a kind is super special, imagine what buddies they'll be!

[weeziewoozles]

RE feeling tired - I definitely am. I've also got a headache most days which is really draining. I had one for about a month with DS2 so I'm just hoping this one doesn't last as long!

[cvd]

Hi girls I had my anatomy scan today and baby is definitely a boy! I am ok with it and am glad I found out now. DH and I are discussing future plans and whether we would go for number 4 and if high-tech is an option. Decisions decisions!

For now though we are just happy that this baby is healthy and we are looking forward to meeting him. Xx
Glad to hear all is well with babe! Sorry you didnt hear pink :(

[jennaesue]

Congrats on your healthy baby boy, maybeoneday. I can attest that having 3 of a kind is awesome! You seem like you have a good attitude. :)

[maybeoneday]

Congrats on your healthy baby boy, maybeoneday. I can attest that having 3 of a kind is awesome! You seem like you have a good attitude. :)

Thanks. I took it harder at 16 weeks when I was first told boy as was really expecting to hear girl. I guess I was totally expecting to hear it today ( although secretly hoping I was wrong!) so was not shocked.

I am worried how this one will fit it as DS1 and 2 are the best of friends. I am worried their dynamic will change and they won't be as close but I guess all will become clear in time.

Medically it would have been easier to hear girl as well as DS1 was born with PUV which is a serious renal condition that only affects boys. Because of that, I have to have lots of extra prenatal checks and ultrasound and paeds at birth etc! I guess for my own sanity that would have been one less thing to worry about!

I am really looking forward now and am determined not to be consumed with the thoughts of PGD until he is here and at least 6 months old as brand new babies are so tiny for such a short time.

Thanks to all of you for your unfailing support. Xx

[Violet_]

Sorry you didn't hear pink Maybe. I was hoping they were wrong. Hope all is well with your babe.

[LO123]

Hi girls I had my anatomy scan today and baby is definitely a boy! I am ok with it and am glad I found out now. DH and I are discussing future plans and whether we would go for number 4 and if high-tech is an option. Decisions decisions!

For now though we are just happy that this baby is healthy and we are looking forward to meeting him. Xx

Sorry you didn't hear pink, I was too hoping they may be wrong. You sound like you are in a good place though, and great your DH is on board for going high tech. Congrats on your little boy...

[LO123]

Hi Ladies, just got back from 19 week scan and it is a GIRL. I can't believe it. I am in total shock and don't really believe it yet. I was so sure it was going to be a boy.... The lady who did u/s said the baby had their legs closed a lot of the time but she was 90% sure it was a girl. No obvious boy bits and she showed me a potty shot which did look girl to me. I was going to try and have a sleep this afternoon but I think I am just too excited...

[Maple]

Hi Ladies, just got back from 19 week scan and it is a GIRL. I can't believe it. I am in total shock and don't really believe it yet. I was so sure it was going to be a boy.... The lady who did u/s said the baby had their legs closed a lot of the time but she was 90% sure it was a girl. No obvious boy bits and she showed me a potty shot which did look girl to me. I was going to try and have a sleep this afternoon but I think I am just too excited...

Yay! May I suggest some pink online shopping in bed rather than a nap? XX

[Maple]

Hi girls I had my anatomy scan today and baby is definitely a boy! I am ok with it and am glad I found out now. DH and I are discussing future plans and whether we would go for number 4 and if high-tech is an option. Decisions decisions!

For now though we are just happy that this baby is healthy and we are looking forward to meeting him. Xx

Sorry you didn't hear pink Maybe, but congratulations on a healthy baby!
Glad you are feeling ok about it too : ) I bet you can't wait to meet him! XX

[Pearl327]

Maybe congratulation on your DS3, sorry you didn't hear pink, and for the extra worry that will cause you. Fingers crossed your DS3 will be healthy.

LO123 congratulations on getting your little girl. I agree totally with maple, a little pink shopping is in order.