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

[Praying4Pink]

LO - Welcome back dear. Yes that pesky ms is nothing to play around with. I never did throw up with this one but the all day nausea itself was very disabling. All I wanted to do after I ate was sleep because I felt SO bad. You are rounding the corner dear and ms will hopefully be a distant memory for you!

JustJessica - I remember being where you are just 3 weeks ago! I couldn't WAIT for my scan but I was so nervous also. I really had to distract myself and before I knew it...I was on that u/s table. Hang in there!

Maple - AHHHHHHH 2 days!!!! I just know you are going to have your girls in there Maple. What time is your scan?

Jadis - Have you seen my potty shot dear? Not the best one in the world considering tech only got one leg and everything looked like one big blob, lol. If it makes you feel any better, when I went for my specialist appointment I had the tech AND the doctor verify, lol. Boys are clearly boys by this time I am sure. Here is a pic of my son's potty shot...
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Oh yeah and like cvd said...I am also doing the 3D/4D u/s. I did it for my son so I feel obligated to do it for my daughter also. I am getting one at 24 weeks and the other at 33 weeks.

AFM: I took you ladies advice and bought some pink, lol. I was going to hold off for a bit but I ended up buying 3 church dresses and a pair of white sandals for Joelle. Argh this girl is going to land me in the poor house. Thankfully girls clothes are easy to find and fairly inexpensive.

[jennaesue]

I had to change my 20 week scan to the next day, so now it's Wednesday, February 20th (16 days away! AAAHHH!) I'm driving myself nuts right now. I'm so anxious to know.

In other news, dh felt the baby kick last night! The baby was being particularly active, so dh put his face up against my belly and the baby kicked him in the head. It was great. :)

[cvd]

LO - Welcome back dear. Yes that pesky ms is nothing to play around with. I never did throw up with this one but the all day nausea itself was very disabling. All I wanted to do after I ate was sleep because I felt SO bad. You are rounding the corner dear and ms will hopefully be a distant memory for you!

JustJessica - I remember being where you are just 3 weeks ago! I couldn't WAIT for my scan but I was so nervous also. I really had to distract myself and before I knew it...I was on that u/s table. Hang in there!

Maple - AHHHHHHH 2 days!!!! I just know you are going to have your girls in there Maple. What time is your scan?

Jadis - Have you seen my potty shot dear? Not the best one in the world considering tech only got one leg and everything looked like one big blob, lol. If it makes you feel any better, when I went for my specialist appointment I had the tech AND the doctor verify, lol. Boys are clearly boys by this time I am sure. Here is a pic of my son's potty shot...
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Oh yeah and like cvd said...I am also doing the 3D/4D u/s. I did it for my son so I feel obligated to do it for my daughter also. I am getting one at 24 weeks and the other at 33 weeks.

AFM: I took you ladies advice and bought some pink, lol. I was going to hold off for a bit but I ended up buying 3 church dresses and a pair of white sandals for Joelle. Argh this girl is going to land me in the poor house. Thankfully girls clothes are easy to find and fairly inexpensive.
Yay for shopping! How exciting, must have been really fun. I have been picking up a few good deals here and there for Hudson when I see them!

For the 3D ultrasound, the place I went to, they told me to come at no later then 28 weeks???? They said after then baby is big and it's hard to see all features and movements especially. Maybe different machines, I dunno, I hate hearing different things all over the place! LOL!

[cvd]

I had to change my 20 week scan to the next day, so now it's Wednesday, February 20th (16 days away! AAAHHH!) I'm driving myself nuts right now. I'm so anxious to know.

In other news, dh felt the baby kick last night! The baby was being particularly active, so dh put his face up against my belly and the baby kicked him in the head. It was great. :)

Ah the waiting game - feels like the days pass so slow eh? It'll be here before you know it though!
And that's awesome that DH felt baby! Such an exciting time!

[cvd]

I had my prenatal check up today.
My doctor sent in my referral letter to the OB who will be doing my surgery. So hopefully within 2 weeks or so I will be meeting with her and getting my C-SECTION DATE!!!!!! :cheer: Yay! So excited, I hope they call me like tomorrow. We are crossing our fingers AND toes she has room for me May 21st (DH was born the 1st, DS1 the 21st, and me the 31st - so we were originally hoping for the 11th but the dates won't allow that lol).

The OB actually just called me - SUPER QUICK lol. My doctor said it'd be about 2 weeks before I hear from her. I am going into see her on FRIDAY at 9am! I am soooo incredibly anxious to get my date. I'll have to update once we know Hudson's birthday :) I think I feel more nervous to meet her and get a date then I felt before going for my gender scan!

[Maple]

In my opinion it kinda looks like a turtle... 8620 here's my DS3 ultrasound.

Ok that's obvious! Thanks for that : )

[Maple]

I had to change my 20 week scan to the next day, so now it's Wednesday, February 20th (16 days away! AAAHHH!) I'm driving myself nuts right now. I'm so anxious to know.

In other news, dh felt the baby kick last night! The baby was being particularly active, so dh put his face up against my belly and the baby kicked him in the head. It was great. :)

I hear you! I too am a nut case!

Your scan is so close. Roll on 16 days!

Fingers crossed for you XX

[Maple]

LO - Welcome back dear. Yes that pesky ms is nothing to play around with. I never did throw up with this one but the all day nausea itself was very disabling. All I wanted to do after I ate was sleep because I felt SO bad. You are rounding the corner dear and ms will hopefully be a distant memory for you!

JustJessica - I remember being where you are just 3 weeks ago! I couldn't WAIT for my scan but I was so nervous also. I really had to distract myself and before I knew it...I was on that u/s table. Hang in there!

Maple - AHHHHHHH 2 days!!!! I just know you are going to have your girls in there Maple. What time is your scan?

Jadis - Have you seen my potty shot dear? Not the best one in the world considering tech only got one leg and everything looked like one big blob, lol. If it makes you feel any better, when I went for my specialist appointment I had the tech AND the doctor verify, lol. Boys are clearly boys by this time I am sure. Here is a pic of my son's potty shot...
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Oh yeah and like cvd said...I am also doing the 3D/4D u/s. I did it for my son so I feel obligated to do it for my daughter also. I am getting one at 24 weeks and the other at 33 weeks.

AFM: I took you ladies advice and bought some pink, lol. I was going to hold off for a bit but I ended up buying 3 church dresses and a pair of white sandals for Joelle. Argh this girl is going to land me in the poor house. Thankfully girls clothes are easy to find and fairly inexpensive.

Good for you! I bet it was so cool to buy some pink! Lucky you : ) Knew you would, lol.

My scan is 1pm Thursday GMT+12 (New Zealand). I will check in with you all prior when I am working from home (trying to anyway, sure I won't be concentrating)!
I told DH that I was nervous about it and he was like 'Why? Can't do anything about it' He really doesn't get it.. Oh well, thank goodness for you guys.

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[jennaesue]

I hear you! I too am a nut case!

Your scan is so close. Roll on 16 days!

Fingers crossed for you XX

At least we can be crazy people together, lol! Good luck at your scan, Maple! I can't wait to hear the results.

[Praying4Pink]

Yay for shopping! How exciting, must have been really fun. I have been picking up a few good deals here and there for Hudson when I see them!

For the 3D ultrasound, the place I went to, they told me to come at no later then 28 weeks???? They said after then baby is big and it's hard to see all features and movements especially. Maybe different machines, I dunno, I hate hearing different things all over the place! LOL!

cvd if you are getting one that is just about right. According to my old OB, if you are only doing one the optimal time is between 26-33 weeks. My old ob does a package called watch my baby grow and they offer 2 u/s. One at 24 weeks and the other a bit later at 33. It may have a bit to do with machines too. They use one called the GE 730 Voluson Pro. :shrug: I'm not sure at what week they recommend getting one at my new ob. I don't think their machines are as advanced so I am choosing not to go with them anyway.

Oh and I do hope you get the date you want. It seems pretty exciting to know your baby's birthday ahead of time although I don't think the surgery is all that exciting. GL and let us know which date you get!

[Praying4Pink]

Good for you! I bet it was so cool to buy some pink! Lucky you : ) Knew you would, lol.

My scan is 1pm Thursday GMT+12 (New Zealand). I will check in with you all prior when I am working from home (trying to anyway, sure I won't be concentrating)!
I told DH that I was nervous about it and he was like 'Why? Can't do anything about it' He really doesn't get it.. Oh well, thank goodness for you guys.

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Maple good luck on trying to concentrate, lol. I definitely didn't have an easy time focusing that day before but thankfully I did have some things to occupy me. Before I knew it I was heading home to do my afternoon duties as a mom. Surprisingly, I slept well that night. I don't know if I had resolved that it would be what it would be or if I had resolved that it would be a girl. I just remember every time the u/s tech would get a shot of her legs, I would look to see if it looked like there was a turtle :rofl: It took FOREVER for her to confirm the gender. I am so excited for you dear. I am sure you will hear girl!

[cvd]

cvd if you are getting one that is just about right. According to my old OB, if you are only doing one the optimal time is between 26-33 weeks. My old ob does a package called watch my baby grow and they offer 2 u/s. One at 24 weeks and the other a bit later at 33. It may have a bit to do with machines too. They use one called the GE 730 Voluson Pro. :shrug: I'm not sure at what week they recommend getting one at my new ob. I don't think their machines are as advanced so I am choosing not to go with them anyway.

Ohh ok! Yes we did 2 - the first one at 18 weeks for gender and our second is at 27 weeks! Love the 3D!
And thank you!!! I so hope we get the day too. And your right, knowing the surgery is coming with it is definitely not exciting AT ALL lol but I'm terrified of a vaginal delivery so I'm not dreading it much yet. I'm sure I will be once its closer though!

[hopingforsaskia]

Good luck tomorrow Maple!

I am so jealous of those buying girly things... Hehe. Hope I get to do that too soon. ;)

I'm going for a 3D gender ultrasound in 3 and a bit weeks. I'm very excited about seeing baby in 3D. Never done that with any of my other pregnancies. So this one will be special anyway. ;)

My ms is still hanging around. I'm over it. :( hope it ends soon....

[BabyCakesTor]

I can't believe after 3 boys, I am finally getting my Baby GIRL!!!

[Jadis]

Ah girls! I'm so excited for those of you with scans coming up. Maple, Jenna and Hoping-I'll be stalking these pages for news of you all. I'm not sure what the time difference is between Ontario, Canada and New Zealand. I'll just be checking in often. The waiting to the gender ultrasound is really tough. I found that I was losing sleep and having trouble focusing. My busy job made for a great distraction, but I couldn't work around the clock. There was plenty of time for my mind to wander....and obsess.

Maple, I think it was you who suggested that I'm so resistant to believe my own good news because I only saw it in an enevelope with a small potty shot slipped inside. You're right-because I didn't get to pick the tech's brain right then and there, I'm still having crippling doubts. I may do something that I'm not proud of-I may just book a quiet appointment at an elective ultrasound place, pay in cash (so DH can't see it on our listed transactions) and go alone. That way, I don't have to keep having the same pointless convo with my DH. What he doesn't know won't hurt him, this would be purely to put my mind at ease. DH isn't remotely interested in a 3D scan, he says he finds the images creepy not cute :( Selling him on one of those isn't going to happen.

Hoping, ms is the poops. I hope it's over for you soon! I suffered right up to the second tri, but now I'm not sick anymore. Instead, my back pain is indescribable :( Seems I traded one for the other, hope you fare much better.

[Jadis]

Babycakes!!! Congrats!!! Post pics, pretty please :)

[hopingforsaskia]

I can't believe after 3 boys, I am finally getting my Baby GIRL!!!

Aaaaahhhhhhh!!!! Awesome!!!!!! Congrats babe!!!!!!

[BabyCakesTor]

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[Justjessica]

Sorry in advance if I miss anyone. Trying to do this while holding a hair dryer and using an iPhone is not easy. DS2 had just come upstairs to tell me he felt sick and then immediately threw up all over my bed!

Baby cakes that's fab news! Congrats.

P4P - so excited you got to buy pink. Eek!

Maple - good luck I'll be thinking of you!
CVD - good luck too with getting your date.

Jennaesue - I know exactly how you feel, I am a week ahead for my scan and every day is dragging. Wish I'd done what HopingforSaskia did and booked a sooner one! Thought what you wrote about DH getting kicked in head was funny. My DH loved that, he makes it his aim to get kicked in the head. I don't understand it lol!

Jadis - it's interesting to read what you said because I can not decide what to do at all. Should I find out? Not find out? Find out later? I'm wondering if I wouldn't believe the news either. Some days I think I have to know, then I think I can't find out in front of the sonographer in case I cry. Other days I think I'd rather wait and keep hoping for another 20 weeks. Though DH keeps telling me that's flawed logic as the baby is the gender it is and another 20 weeks doesn't matter. But I will never be pregnant again so I kind of want to keep the dream alive as long as poss.

[Maple]

I can't believe after 3 boys, I am finally getting my Baby GIRL!!!

That's fantastic!!! Bet you can't believe it!

Well done and enjoy your pink shopping! XOX

[Maple]

Good luck tomorrow Maple!

I am so jealous of those buying girly things... Hehe. Hope I get to do that too soon. ;)

I'm going for a 3D gender ultrasound in 3 and a bit weeks. I'm very excited about seeing baby in 3D. Never done that with any of my other pregnancies. So this one will be special anyway. ;)

My ms is still hanging around. I'm over it. :( hope it ends soon....

Thanks Hoping,

I'm also jealous of all the pink shopping! I hear ya.

Sorry that m/s is still plaguing you. It lasts for waaay too long, hard to enjoy life with it.

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[cvd]

I can't believe after 3 boys, I am finally getting my Baby GIRL!!!

Wow!! Huge congrats! :)

[BabyCakesTor]

Thank you for all the congrats! I am in complete shock! I never thought this day would come for me! I prayed and prayed!

I am continuing to pray for everyone else hoping to hear pink! I'm gonna post my sway now....

Have a great night everyone!

[heidih1977]

Huge congrats babycakes....must be such an amazing feeling hearing those 3 words...."its a girl"!!!

maple best of luck with your scan...we shall be waiting with baited breath to hear about it!

Hopingfor I envy your sense of intuition and your sureness you are carrying a girl. I am sure your sense will proof right! I cannot even begin to let myself imagine this is a girl for fear of even more disappointment and GD! Is this pregnancy totally different to your two boys? Mine is in nearly every single way yet I read more and more of ladies with identical pregnancies and then third totally different and yet same gender. I will unfortunately probably be one of those! I am 19 weeks and think the ms is creeping back or it's just indigestion after every meal manifesting itself in nausea! So over it!!

[Praying4Pink]

Ohh ok! Yes we did 2 - the first one at 18 weeks for gender and our second is at 27 weeks! Love the 3D!
And thank you!!! I so hope we get the day too. And your right, knowing the surgery is coming with it is definitely not exciting AT ALL lol but I'm terrified of a vaginal delivery so I'm not dreading it much yet. I'm sure I will be once its closer though!

cvd that is so funny because I am terrified of surgery. I had my son vaginally and it was a piece of cake, lol. I mean it does hurt but everyone has different experiences and that is why I don't believe in people saying one way or the other. My mom's experiences with her kids was completely different from my experience with my son. I am just excited that you get to know Hudson's birthday soon!

[Praying4Pink]

I can't believe after 3 boys, I am finally getting my Baby GIRL!!!

Congratulation BabyCakes! :running: So happy for you. Man this board is having a PINK STREAK!

[Atsaukina1]

me too I have never had a surgery(knock knock on wood) and probably would freak. one of the major reasons i didn't get an epideral w/ my first even w/ nurses and everyone in my ear being unsupportive and offering a million times. no way they were puting that thing in my back lol

[cvd]

I know! To each their own - I had a fabulous experience with my c section (as fabulous as a surgery can get I suppose lol). The worst part was the IV! I never felt my epidural or any of the surgery and it went by nicely. The recovery was harder but that's ok, I was actually doing so well after they discharged me early! Just hoping this one is similar!
I think you ladies who deliver vaginally (especially with no meds!!!) are so brave, I totally envy your courage and all you go through! I wanted a c section with Ryder from the very beginning but I had to attempt regular labour, he wouldn't come down though so I ended up in surgery anyway!

[hopingforsaskia]

Hopingfor I envy your sense of intuition and your sureness you are carrying a girl. I am sure your sense will proof right! I cannot even begin to let myself imagine this is a girl for fear of even more disappointment and GD! Is this pregnancy totally different to your two boys? Mine is in nearly every single way yet I read more and more of ladies with identical pregnancies and then third totally different and yet same gender. I will unfortunately probably be one of those! I am 19 weeks and think the ms is creeping back or it's just indigestion after every meal manifesting itself in nausea! So over it!!

I wish I didn't have this feeling to be honest... It will make it SO much harder if it is a boy to settle into the pregnancy and just enjoy it.

This pregnancy is totally different in so many ways. I'm hardly even showing for one, and with both my boys I blew up almost straight away. Also my belly (the little one I have.. ;) ) is already very watermelon-y. Again, with the boys I was typical basketball from day dot. I've been sick for much longer this time around too. From almost the very beginning and now I'm nearly 13 weeks and sicker than ever. :( with my boys it lasted 6-7 weeks max.

I don't know. I know it doesn't mean anything to have a different pregnancy (sometimes) but I honestly knew from before I fell pregnant that it would be different because it would be a girl. At least that's how I felt. Strange but true.

I am terrified of surgery too... I've seen it done on one born every minute and it scares me so much more than vaginal birth. :o but of course it doesn't matter how a baby is born, as long as it gets here healthy and happy, I'm all for it. ;)

[Praying4Pink]

I know! To each their own - I had a fabulous experience with my c section (as fabulous as a surgery can get I suppose lol). The worst part was the IV! I never felt my epidural or any of the surgery and it went by nicely. The recovery was harder but that's ok, I was actually doing so well after they discharged me early! Just hoping this one is similar!
I think you ladies who deliver vaginally (especially with no meds!!!) are so brave, I totally envy your courage and all you go through! I wanted a c section with Ryder from the very beginning but I had to attempt regular labour, he wouldn't come down though so I ended up in surgery anyway!

I hate IV's cvd but guess what...mine wasn't all that bad. Usually people have to stick me like 5 times in order to hit a vein so I was mortified to know that I had to do the IV. Well I had an amazing nurse and she got it in one try. Phew! Now with my son, I labored for 16 hours before I even asked for anything. I did two doses of stadol or Demerol...not sure which it was and then after about 19 hours I said forget this...give me the good stuff. Unfortunately, the epi didn't work and I was still in pain until I delivered...another 3 hours later, lol. As some friends of mine said, I hope I fart and this one comes out :rofl:

So yes cvd after hearing all of that drama then surgery does sound nice.

[Praying4Pink]

me too I have never had a surgery(knock knock on wood) and probably would freak. one of the major reasons i didn't get an epideral w/ my first even w/ nurses and everyone in my ear being unsupportive and offering a million times. no way they were puting that thing in my back lol

Atsaukina lol about your comment "no way there were putting that thing in my back". I felt the same way and the next go round I am sticking to my guns. There is NO WAY I am letting them put that thing in my back again, lol

[Jadis]

I didn't want to have a needle pierce my spinal membrane either. With DS1, I wasn't at all prepared for the pain and was hollering for the epi as I was being wheeled through the hospital doors. With DS2, I did a lot of research about labour and delivery and what it could be if you were prepared and relaxed. I opted to stay home with #2 because I figured that if I was in a place that couldn't offer me an epi, than I couldn't very well ask for one. I figured the best way to steer clear of the epi and any other interventions was to steer clear of the hospital itself. To each their own, though. I don't expect that EVERY woman would choose what I did. Like Hoping said, as long as they get here happy and healthy, that's all that matters in the end.

[Jadis]

P.S. No news from Maple, eh? I thought it was today...maybe I'm wrong.

[cvd]

I hate IV's cvd but guess what...mine wasn't all that bad. Usually people have to stick me like 5 times in order to hit a vein so I was mortified to know that I had to do the IV. Well I had an amazing nurse and she got it in one try. Phew! Now with my son, I labored for 16 hours before I even asked for anything. I did two doses of stadol or Demerol...not sure which it was and then after about 19 hours I said forget this...give me the good stuff. Unfortunately, the epi didn't work and I was still in pain until I delivered...another 3 hours later, lol. As some friends of mine said, I hope I fart and this one comes out :rofl:

So yes cvd after hearing all of that drama then surgery does sound nice.
Ah!! That's what happened to me, they tried to put it in 4 times I think before it would take, my veins kept "closing" they said. Ouch. Seems like hours when that happens haha I hope I get a nurse like yours this time! I hope this labour is easy for you!!

[Praying4Pink]

P.S. No news from Maple, eh? I thought it was today...maybe I'm wrong.

Jadis I think she said 1pm on Thursday so I guess we are a few days early, lol

[Jadis]

Ah, right. Thursday not Tuesday, this pregnancy brain is awful!

[hopingforsaskia]

I think it was today...... Maybe just hasn't happened yet? :) fingers are crossed all the same. ;)

[Maple]

Ah, right. Thursday not Tuesday, this pregnancy brain is awful!

Love your enthusiasm girls!

It's less than 24 hrs away now, lol. Yip - 1 pm Thursday for me. I could be in the depths of depression this time tomorrow : ( So anxious. Glad I have you all to share with. We are not telling friends or family - my Mum thinks we are selfish, and my MIL had a few choice words to say also. I dont care, if it's boys I can't cope with the thoughtless feedback.

I will check in tomorrow morning prior to leaving the house! XX

[Violet_]

Goodluck Maple.

[cvd]

Can't wait to hear your update maple!!

[Justjessica]

Yep good luck!!!!

[BabyCakesTor]

Good luck Maple!!

[Maple]

Thanks Girls!

I have just dropped the kids at preschool and sat down in the office - I feel utterly sick with anxitey! 5 hrs away...

Update after : ) XX

[Dreamofpink]

Good luck Maple!! Following this thread with great interest......:D

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[Atsaukina1]

Thanks Girls!

I have just dropped the kids at preschool and sat down in the office - I feel utterly sick with anxitey! 5 hrs away...

Update after : ) XX

is it thurs their already?? darn timezones lol

[hopingforsaskia]

Ugh that's so long for us to wait!! Hehehe. Best of luck Maple!!! :)

[LO123]

Good luck Maple, will be thinking of you and waiting to hear...

[hopingforsaskia]

Must be nearly time!!! ;)

[cvd]

I keep checking!!!

[Jadis]

I'm on the edge of my seat!

[Maple]

I'm back!!

I'm having..................... Beautiful identical twin GIRLS!!! :DD: :DD:

I am super excited and so so happy!

They are healthy and growing to date which is perfect. I have some great pics. I will post ASAP!

Thanks for your support ladies, thank goodness for you girls. XOX

[Maple]

Photo evidence : )

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[Jadis]

EEEEeeeeeee!! Yay! Maple, congrats-that's fantastic and I'm so happy for you!

[Mbmk]

Awesome!!!!! Congratulations xxxx

[cvd]

Wow!!! Congratulations, how exciting!!! It seems I missed the pink streak going on lol

[hopingforsaskia]

AWESOME!!!!!!! Good job mummy!! ;) xx

[Violet_]

OMG Maple!!!! Such exciting news. I knew you must be having girls. So cool.

[Maple]

Wow!!! Congratulations, how exciting!!! It seems I missed the pink streak going on lol

Thanks ladies!
Im the luckiest girl in the world right now, lol.

CVD - I have been thinking of you often and think you are so positive and supportive of others. You are amazing. Your little guys are so lucky to have you! :bowdown:

[LO123]

Congrats Maple. I am so happy for you. I just shed a few tears of happiness for you. You better start shopping.

[jennaesue]

Congratulations, Maple! Yay!!

Cvd - I can't help but feel like with all these girls lately, they'll have run out when it's my turn.

[LO123]

I know exactly how you feel. I booked my 19 week scan today for the 13 March and now I just feel sick. I know I will hear boy.

[Pearl327]

Congratulations Maple. That is fantasic news.

Jennasue. I was thinking the opposite, that with all these little pink bundles around I will surely get another girl. 13 days to go until I find out

[Mum23boys]

Congratulations, Maple! Yay!!

Cvd - I can't help but feel like with all these girls lately, they'll have run out when it's my turn.

I couldnt agree more - Im sooooo pleased for you Maple and for everyone else getting their daughters but with there being 4 of us in my close friend circle and 3 of them already being confirmed as girls I cant help but feel I will be the only boy :-(

[heidih1977]

Wow massive congratulations Maple....two little girls on the way...you must feel like the luckiest woman in the world!

Yes I agree with all this pink going on I know I will be starting the trend of opposites in a few weeks.....aahhhh...I feel so sick at the thoughts of finding out!

[5boysandcounting]

Hi I'm due 27th July :)

[Praying4Pink]

I'm back!!

I'm having..................... Beautiful identical twin GIRLS!!! :DD: :DD:

I am super excited and so so happy!

They are healthy and growing to date which is perfect. I have some great pics. I will post ASAP!

Thanks for your support ladies, thank goodness for you girls. XOX

Maple I knew it! Congrats love. So happy for you. What a blessing to have 2 precious gifts AND for them to be girls. Absolutely amazing.

[Praying4Pink]

Aww ladies it makes me sad to hear you being so down on yourselves. Believe it or not I felt the same way a few weeks ago and here I am. Stay positive!

Cvd you are so strong and have been so supportive that it hurts me the most to see that you didn't get your little girl. But your son is going to be so blessed to have you as his mom just because of who you are as a person and as a mom. Any child would be blessed to have you as a mommy, regardless. You are amazing!

[Jadis]

Ladies, I've had those thoughts too. When my friend had 2 boys and then gave birth to a girl, I felt like she'd hit the lottery. What are the chances that I could hit it too right after her?? I was jealous and convinced that since she got her girl, I wouldn't get mine. My DH kept reminding me that the contents of her uterus had no effect on the contents of mine. That's true here too, this collection of women in cyber space won't have any effect on each of you at home, from far flung nations. Neither will the fact that 3 of your friends are having girls. You've still got just as much chance as anyone else, and I'm crossing my fingers and toes for each of you. Try to remind yourselves that what other people have won't have any impact on what you're having. xx

[my4leafclover]

Congrats Maple on your Two pink bundles of joy

[Mum23boys]

Hello ladies sorry I havent checked in for a while Things are ok wit me - full of some nasty flu like bug that has really knocked me for 6 yet im still working with 8 kids from 7am-6pm each day and even tomorrow on my birthday too :-( Meant to be going for a meal sat night with my friends but not sure I will be up to it at this rate which is sad as some of them i havent seen for months though some I could really do without seeing if I am honest ( 2 best friends both pregnant with girls after having 1 son each the same time as I had ds3 ..... going to be talking about all the joys of pink shopping .... i might just chuck my paella at them both and blame hormones !!! ) Anyway aside from that Im great - My doppler arrived yesterday and we laid on the bed last night with all 3 boys listened to their hearts, our hearts then the babies heart - Ellis said it sounded like a train - how odd when we ahdnt even spoken about the train or horse theory but i think train means boy so he is probably right !!
I havent had time to read all the posts as there seems to be soooo many since I last properly had a read but I hope everyone is ok and I promise to try and be around more. x
PS Has anyone heard from MRS_P in the last few days - I know she had her scan on Tuesday and was really nervous but not seen anything from her since and she hasnt answered my messages. Fingers crossed everything is ok and her pc is just playing up or something.

[jennaesue]

I hope everything is okay with Mrs. P!

[Atsaukina1]

congrats maple!!! twin girls AAAHHHMAZING:)

i'm on the side of w/ all this girlee stuff going around maybe i'll get lucky too but I know i'll be happy either way. dh was sayign the other day that odds are in our favor like a coin you flip 3x heads your bound to get tails lol I told him i don't think it works that way w/ babies lol and 3 boys odds are in boy favor but i really am super cool w/ it. i did an easy fun sway nothing drastic so maybe that upped my odds 55-45 lol and that's how I look at it. I was trying to have a baby and knew that gender is really out of my control no matter how much i did to sway. hope everyone is able to be happy and find peace with whatever life brings them:)

[cvd]

Maple & Praying4Pink - Wow thanks for your kind words!!! That means a lot to me, I'm so glad to have all you ladies here to chat with and share everything with. I truly feel I was meant to have 2 boys. Although I'm a super girly girl myself, and was really looking forward to things like cheer leading and dance etc.. I am now looking forward to being a double hockey mom!! Man, I better upgrade my Jetta to a bigger vehicle soon lol

I can't wait to see pictures of your twin girls Maple, you're going to have sooo much fun shopping for them! They're going to have such a special bond

I think there is still plenty of pink to go around, don't lose hope yet ladies! There better be because you all need to make up for the leopard print and pink sparkles I I was hoping to buy lol!! I'm glad we've had a great streak of healthy babies too. Things have been going well for everyone!

[Justjessica]

Congratulations maple!!!! That's fantastic news :)

[Maple]

Thanks ladies!

I agree with Jadis, and very well put too! The contents of others uterus has no impact on yours! I'm sure there is still lots of pink waiting to be found out! And I can't wait to hear about it... XX

[Praying4Pink]

Maple & Praying4Pink - Wow thanks for your kind words!!! That means a lot to me, I'm so glad to have all you ladies here to chat with and share everything with. I truly feel I was meant to have 2 boys. Although I'm a super girly girl myself, and was really looking forward to things like cheer leading and dance etc.. I am now looking forward to being a double hockey mom!! Man, I better upgrade my Jetta to a bigger vehicle soon lol

I can't wait to see pictures of your twin girls Maple, you're going to have sooo much fun shopping for them! They're going to have such a special bond

I think there is still plenty of pink to go around, don't lose hope yet ladies! There better be because you all need to make up for the leopard print and pink sparkles I I was hoping to buy lol!! I'm glad we've had a great streak of healthy babies too. Things have been going well for everyone!

cvd I am pretty girlie myself and I almost died when I found out I was having a boy the first time. But you definitely get used to it and I can crash cars and race cars like the best of them, lol. I can't imagine not having my son! I wouldn't trade that little bugger for anything in the world. I know you feel the same about your boys too!

[Praying4Pink]

Just a quick note to let you ladies know my 3D/4D scan #1 has been set for Wednesday 2/27 at 6:00pm EST. I can't wait to post some pics!

[cvd]

Just a quick note to let you ladies know my 3D/4D scan #1 has been set for Wednesday 2/27 at 6:00pm EST. I can't wait to post some pics!

Aww so exciting, can't wait to see the photos you share! Mine is actually just over a week away from yours :) March 7th at 11am!

[Violet_]

Aww so exciting, can't wait to see the photos you share! Mine is actually just over a week away from yours :) March 7th at 11am!

Oh that's the date and time of my anatomy ultrasound Cassie.

[Violet_]

Welcome 5 boys!!

[cvd]

Oh that's the date and time of my anatomy ultrasound Cassie.

Wow that's neat, so exactly a month away! How exciting! I hope you get good news!

[Jadis]

Is something happening with Mrs. P? Jenna said she hopes she's ok, why wouldn't she be?

[cvd]

Is something happening with Mrs. P? Jenna said she hopes she's ok, why wouldn't she be?

I guess she had her ultrasound Tuesday but hasn't been on since? Hopefully all went well!

[heidih1977]

Hi Ladies,

I am tormenting myself here over symptoms and OWTs. I know they don't have to mean anything and there are enough cases of different pregnancies that led to the same gender. But those of you who have had 2 or 3 sons first and have now a confirmation of girl...just how different is this girl pregnancy?? Not just MS and craving wise but everything else?? I have my anatomy scan this day 2 weeks and was not planning to find out but I think I will have to...I am driving myself crazy here. I also had another dream last night that I saw boy bits at the US. I read that in 70% of cases a woman's instinct regarding the gender of their unborn child is correct. Sometimes I am convinced this is a boy and other times I allow myself to maybe believe it might be a girl. Did you all have dreams you were getting your girls??

My first two boys pregnancy were the exact same. This one from the BFP has been different. From no MS in the first two to MS and heartburn from the 5th week and still getting stomach issues and heartburn. Feels worse after eating. Less weight gain and smaller tummy this time, more spots, lank hair, craving fish, had bleeding in week 7 etc etc. I just would love to think I am not going to be one of those that has the same gender and a totally different pregnancy!!!

[cvd]

Well, I'm a little disappointed! I didn't get the day I wanted :( but Hudson Aubrey Van Dorp will have his birthday on May 22nd! She wasn't available the 21st! Still really excited though, 103 days! I'm definitely counting down :)

[jennaesue]

Is something happening with Mrs. P? Jenna said she hopes she's ok, why wouldn't she be?

Mum23boys pointed out that Mrs. P was supposed to have an ultrasound on Tuesday, and she hasn't been on here since then. I'm worried something is wrong. If you're out there, Mrs. P, check in please!

[heidih1977]

mrs p had a few problems a while back with her computer so hopefully that is the case again and she is ok and the scan went well and her girl was confirmed.

[Jadis]

Here's hoping it's just a hiccup with her computer, then. Maybe she'll check in soon.

[hopingforsaskia]

Hi Ladies,

I am tormenting myself here over symptoms and OWTs. I know they don't have to mean anything and there are enough cases of different pregnancies that led to the same gender. But those of you who have had 2 or 3 sons first and have now a confirmation of girl...just how different is this girl pregnancy?? Not just MS and craving wise but everything else?? I have my anatomy scan this day 2 weeks and was not planning to find out but I think I will have to...I am driving myself crazy here. I also had another dream last night that I saw boy bits at the US. I read that in 70% of cases a woman's instinct regarding the gender of their unborn child is correct. Sometimes I am convinced this is a boy and other times I allow myself to maybe believe it might be a girl. Did you all have dreams you were getting your girls??

My first two boys pregnancy were the exact same. This one from the BFP has been different. From no MS in the first two to MS and heartburn from the 5th week and still getting stomach issues and heartburn. Feels worse after eating. Less weight gain and smaller tummy this time, more spots, lank hair, craving fish, had bleeding in week 7 etc etc. I just would love to think I am not going to be one of those that has the same gender and a totally different pregnancy!!!

Mine is different in all those ways too. Smaller tummy, less gain, hardly showing at all and I'm 13 weeks.. I will let you know in a few weeks! ;) fingers crossed for us both. But for the record I am thoroughly convinced without a sliver of doubt that this is a girl. I knew my pregnancy would be different in these ways from the day I got my bfp - because I "knew" she would be a she. Lets hope intuition wins this round! ;) xx

[hopingforsaskia]

Hope all is well mrsp. XX

[Coj13]

Maples CONGRATULATIONS sweetie you deserve it so much, I had a tear when I read Girls that's wonderful news, I came and found you on here as in gender down again!! Congratulations again xxx charlieandollie xxx

[Praying4Pink]

Aww so exciting, can't wait to see the photos you share! Mine is actually just over a week away from yours :) March 7th at 11am!

Cool so we will both have some awesome pictures to share and then Violet will be finding out the gender! This board is hopping with excitement

[hopingforsaskia]

My 3D gender scan is March 1st. :)

[LO123]

Hoping, good luck that will come around quickly. I have booked my 19 week scan for 13 march and will find out then. Let's hope we all hear pink for those with scans coming up.

We are away at the moment so only on my phone will try and log in later to write more...

[Violet_]

Cool so we will both have some awesome pictures to share and then Violet will be finding out the gender! This board is hopping with excitement

I'm having a girl hun. Was shown girl bits at 15 week ultrasound. Will be good to confirm at 20 weeks.

[AndreaOD]

I'm having a girl hun. Was shown girl bits at 15 week ultrasound. Will be good to confirm at 20 weeks.

Congrats Violet!! I didnt know you had another scan @ 15 weeks!! :) So good to see all these updates!! :)

[Mrs_P]

Hi girls sorry i have been awol. Yes been having some internet problems and some issues with my eldest (nothing serious though).

Not much news from ultra sound but got to have a repeat on friday as babe was in a bad position. No confirmation for gender yet. Also some concerns over the size of the baby as its measuring small but no ideas what that means (or if its just a small baby? no idea if that happens yet but my sons were only 7lbs something each) so got to wait but hopefully if there was anything seriously wrong we'd have been told.

Lovely to log on to lots of good news though - huge congrats maple (twin girls how exciting) and to you babytcakes bet your so excited, will update the other thread after i've done my online grocery shopping (but just had to check in first and see how everyone was - priorities i know, probably should have ordered the kids food first but hey ho)xx

[Mommyof3boys]

Huge congratulations to everyone who has found out they are getting their DG. It really seems like we are on a great streak and I am super jealous of all you ladies getting to go shopping for pink. I have my anatomy scan on the 18th. I have always been team green and I really want to do the same this time but I keep going back and forth thinking maybe I should just find out but I know that I will be so devastated if I hear boy and will struggle the rest of the pregnancy. I am thinking about having the tech write it down and put it in an envelope and giving it to a trusted friend until a couple of weeks prior to my due date so I can grieve ahead of time if it is a boy but not be so sad until then. I don't know what do you all think?

[Mommyof3boys]

Has anyone else noticed that the due date group before us has started having their babies!!!

[cvd]

Has anyone else noticed that the due date group before us has started having their babies!!!

Yes how exciting! Not much longer for us :)

[Justjessica]

I know how you feel Mommyof3boys. My 20 week scan is next week and I thought I would have decided by now. I feel sick every time I think of it. I want to know but I don't want to know as this is definitely last baby for me. I like the idea of getting them to write it down so you can look at the end to prepare yourself if you need to. No idea what I'm going to do and mine is literally days away :nails:

[Justjessica]

Hi girls sorry i have been awol. Yes been having some internet problems and some issues with my eldest (nothing serious though).

Not much news from ultra sound but got to have a repeat on friday as babe was in a bad position. No confirmation for gender yet. Also some concerns over the size of the baby as its measuring small but no ideas what that means (or if its just a small baby? no idea if that happens yet but my sons were only 7lbs something each) so got to wait but hopefully if there was anything seriously wrong we'd have been told.

Lovely to log on to lots of good news though - huge congrats maple (twin girls how exciting) and to you babytcakes bet your so excited, will update the other thread after i've done my online grocery shopping (but just had to check in first and see how everyone was - priorities i know, probably should have ordered the kids food first but hey ho)xx
Good luck on Friday! Hope it all works out ok for you. Hopefully just a small, cute girlie baby.

[Atsaukina1]

I have always been team "surprise" but I don't get scans. kudos to you women that get scans even multiple ones and still stay team green I don't think i could have that much will power and it would drive me crazy for other people to know what I'm having and not me lol.

[Maple]

Maples CONGRATULATIONS sweetie you deserve it so much, I had a tear when I read Girls that's wonderful news, I came and found you on here as in gender down again!! Congratulations again xxx charlieandollie xxx

Hi Charlie!
Thank you so much! And I'm glad you hunted me down : ) I am very happy (of course)! DH cried so I'm also thrilled that he is happy too, along with DS2 who knew it was girls the whole way through?! He has them named already!

Have you had your tests yet? Hope your cycle is going well? XX

[cvd]

Hi girls sorry i have been awol. Yes been having some internet problems and some issues with my eldest (nothing serious though).

Not much news from ultra sound but got to have a repeat on friday as babe was in a bad position. No confirmation for gender yet. Also some concerns over the size of the baby as its measuring small but no ideas what that means (or if its just a small baby? no idea if that happens yet but my sons were only 7lbs something each) so got to wait but hopefully if there was anything seriously wrong we'd have been told.

Lovely to log on to lots of good news though - huge congrats maple (twin girls how exciting) and to you babytcakes bet your so excited, will update the other thread after i've done my online grocery shopping (but just had to check in first and see how everyone was - priorities i know, probably should have ordered the kids food first but hey ho)xx

Hope things go well Friday, looking forward to your update!

[Maple]

Hi girls sorry i have been awol. Yes been having some internet problems and some issues with my eldest (nothing serious though).

Not much news from ultra sound but got to have a repeat on friday as babe was in a bad position. No confirmation for gender yet. Also some concerns over the size of the baby as its measuring small but no ideas what that means (or if its just a small baby? no idea if that happens yet but my sons were only 7lbs something each) so got to wait but hopefully if there was anything seriously wrong we'd have been told.

Lovely to log on to lots of good news though - huge congrats maple (twin girls how exciting) and to you babytcakes bet your so excited, will update the other thread after i've done my online grocery shopping (but just had to check in first and see how everyone was - priorities i know, probably should have ordered the kids food first but hey ho)xx

Good luck on Friday MrsP! Glad you checked in and things seem to be AOK! XX

[Jadis]

Good luck on Friday, Mrs.P!

[Praying4Pink]

I'm having a girl hun. Was shown girl bits at 15 week ultrasound. Will be good to confirm at 20 weeks.

Oops sorry violet...don't know how I missed that! I probably didn't but this pregnant brain acts up sometimes, lol. Well congrats dear!!!

[Mrs_P]

Hi Charlie!
Thank you so much! And I'm glad you hunted me down : ) I am very happy (of course)! DH cried so I'm also thrilled that he is happy too, along with DS2 who knew it was girls the whole way through?! He has them named already!

Have you had your tests yet? Hope your cycle is going well? XX

Aw they have names, bet its so lovely and special to name girlie twins - would love to hear what you have decided x

[cvd]

Boo, I have to have a quick little rant/venting session :(

My MIL lately has been incredibly snarky towards me, I'm not sure why.. maybe I just always am around her in bad moods but tonight at DH's hockey game I had just about enough. I have had a good relationship with her until recently. Her daughter has 3 kids and parents them very freely, they hardly have rules/never listen etc. Where as I, have rules/boundaries and want Ryder to listen, he has a schedule and routine (I'm very organized and structured lol), and she keeps commenting as if I'm the worst parent EVER because Ryder can't run around doing as he pleases 24/7. She also is very upset that a) I found out the sex of both babies b) chose to have a second c-section and c) that DH and I have mutually agreed we do NOT want a third child, although to her.. it's *of course* all my fault. Anyway, she makes comments, like she's joking but really I know she's not and I'm SOSOSOSO tired of it.
I think that we are doing a great job raising our child/children and I am 110% content with any decisions I have made with this and my previous pregnancy.

UGH why does she have to be like that? She is starting to live up to the "monster in law" nickname already!
I brought it up to DH and he just said "Oh she could just be grumpy" but it's turning into something that happens EVERY TIME I am around her, it especially bothers me when her comments are TO OTHER PEOPLE while I'm RIGHT THERE.

Sorry to be a downer :( this has been boiling inside me for sometime now, I had to let it out. Anyone else have a MIL similar?

[Falling2Grace]

Hi there. I would like to be added please.
I am due August 31st with our 3rd child. Hoping for a baby girl this time as ive got two boys (DS2 was a failed IG sway). Love them to pieces but as this is our last child im praying for a baby girl.

[Maple]

Boo, I have to have a quick little rant/venting session :(

My MIL lately has been incredibly snarky towards me, I'm not sure why.. maybe I just always am around her in bad moods but tonight at DH's hockey game I had just about enough. I have had a good relationship with her until recently. Her daughter has 3 kids and parents them very freely, they hardly have rules/never listen etc. Where as I, have rules/boundaries and want Ryder to listen, he has a schedule and routine (I'm very organized and structured lol), and she keeps commenting as if I'm the worst parent EVER because Ryder can't run around doing as he pleases 24/7. She also is very upset that a) I found out the sex of both babies b) chose to have a second c-section and c) that DH and I have mutually agreed we do NOT want a third child, although to her.. it's *of course* all my fault. Anyway, she makes comments, like she's joking but really I know she's not and I'm SOSOSOSO tired of it.
I think that we are doing a great job raising our child/children and I am 110% content with any decisions I have made with this and my previous pregnancy.

UGH why does she have to be like that? She is starting to live up to the "monster in law" nickname already!
I brought it up to DH and he just said "Oh she could just be grumpy" but it's turning into something that happens EVERY TIME I am around her, it especially bothers me when her comments are TO OTHER PEOPLE while I'm RIGHT THERE.

Sorry to be a downer :( this has been boiling inside me for sometime now, I had to let it out. Anyone else have a MIL similar?

Ah CVD, how annoying. You must dread seeing her!

I wonder what the problem is with her.. I guess if it goes on for much longer you might need to question her about it? It's not nice to be talked about in front of people..

Fortunately my MIL is not much of a problem! A little crazy but always means well!

Hope she snaps out of it and makes life more pleasant for you. XX

[Maple]

Aw they have names, bet its so lovely and special to name girlie twins - would love to hear what you have decided x

I wish we could decide! DH hates my choices, yet does not contribute any suggestions.

Its DS2 that has given them names! Ava and Freya - which is really sweet. I don't think we will use them though! He hopefully won't be too disappointed!

XX

[Justjessica]

Boo, I have to have a quick little rant/venting session :(

My MIL lately has been incredibly snarky towards me, I'm not sure why.. maybe I just always am around her in bad moods but tonight at DH's hockey game I had just about enough. I have had a good relationship with her until recently. Her daughter has 3 kids and parents them very freely, they hardly have rules/never listen etc. Where as I, have rules/boundaries and want Ryder to listen, he has a schedule and routine (I'm very organized and structured lol), and she keeps commenting as if I'm the worst parent EVER because Ryder can't run around doing as he pleases 24/7. She also is very upset that a) I found out the sex of both babies b) chose to have a second c-section and c) that DH and I have mutually agreed we do NOT want a third child, although to her.. it's *of course* all my fault. Anyway, she makes comments, like she's joking but really I know she's not and I'm SOSOSOSO tired of it.
I think that we are doing a great job raising our child/children and I am 110% content with any decisions I have made with this and my previous pregnancy.

UGH why does she have to be like that? She is starting to live up to the "monster in law" nickname already!
I brought it up to DH and he just said "Oh she could just be grumpy" but it's turning into something that happens EVERY TIME I am around her, it especially bothers me when her comments are TO OTHER PEOPLE while I'm RIGHT THERE.

Sorry to be a downer :( this has been boiling inside me for sometime now, I had to let it out. Anyone else have a MIL similar?

Sorry to hear that. I'm not surprised you are upset. Your MIL sounds a lot like mine. I usually try and ignore her but its difficult not to react when you are pregnant. I try and see mine as little as I possibly can!

[heidih1977]

huge congrats Maple....have a blast buying pink x 2!!!

best of luck on friday mrs p I am sure everything will be just fine and you will get your pink confirmation!

cvd try to ignore her. I know i am super sensitive when I am pregnant and take everything to heart. She does sound quite irritating though so maybe just avoid her as must as possible....it's probably easier said than done!

[cvd]

Thanks ladies. I try to ignore her comments and when we are with her I try to avoid conversation of the kids LOL I think it's going be a loooong journey ahead of us :hair:

[Atsaukina1]

cvd- sounds like she's a sarcastic lil thing so be right back at her:)
i think of it from a moms point of view though if my dd or my sons get with a women that does not want to bf or feed kids junk or have very medicalized births i probably would try to convince them otherwise lol but then i would have to have my peace with it afterall it is their life. I have no idea about my mil she is the exact opposite and doesn't comment on anything but also makes it kind of hard for conversation cuz she acts like she doesn't care. maybe try talking about other thingas besdies kids and if she trys to steer convo that way steer it back to something else. hopefully once babe is born she'll focus on all the lovey things:)

maple- names are sooo hard but you still have time don't stress:)

so we shared the news w/ kids last night. got a cake that said "baby #5". kids were excited asking when is it coming,feeling my belly,ect. mw appt. here at the home this fri. and dh has a trip so had to tell them :)

[cvd]

cvd- sounds like she's a sarcastic lil thing so be right back at her:)
i think of it from a moms point of view though if my dd or my sons get with a women that does not want to bf or feed kids junk or have very medicalized births i probably would try to convince them otherwise lol but then i would have to have my peace with it afterall it is their life. I have no idea about my mil she is the exact opposite and doesn't comment on anything but also makes it kind of hard for conversation cuz she acts like she doesn't care. maybe try talking about other thingas besdies kids and if she trys to steer convo that way steer it back to something else. hopefully once babe is born she'll focus on all the lovey things:)

maple- names are sooo hard but you still have time don't stress:)

I know what you mean Atsaukina and I agree but the crazy thing is, she is PRO things that usually moms aren't for the most part. For example, we went there for dinner Friday and my nephews were eating CANDY 10 mins before dinner was being served, when they offered it to DS1, I obviously told them no and my MIL says "OH geez it's not a big deal who cares, but obviously Ryder's mom doesn't let him eat candy" in the most sarcastic tone. Um at 19 months old NO he doesn't eat candy, and 10 mins before dinner??? DOUBLE NO. When I was nursing Ryder, she kept pressuring me to feed formula (he had some every now and then and took it fine) - I thought she was insane. He nursed FABULOUSLY, I even had a huge pumped supply and he took bottles with no problem - WHY in the world would I want to give him more formula? But she was never super rude about it now she is starting to be. She really thinks her "way" is the best way and I don't agree!

Oh well. I could go on for days so I should stop now lol I am just going to ignore her stupid sarcastic comments and continue doing as I am which I feel is best!!

[jennaesue]

CVD - I'm sorry your mil is giving you a hard time. I have had similar issues with my MIL. She doesn't understand why I would breastfeed beyond 6 months, and she thinks I don't let my kids eat enough junk (and believe me, they eat plenty of junk. I just don't practically force it down their throats like she does!) I think part of her issue is that she subconsciously thinks I am passing judgement on her parenting by choosing to do things they way I do. She was 17 when she had dh, she smoked, drank, and did drugs. She did not breastfeed, and even stopped giving him formula and starting giving him cow's milk when he was an infant. So she can't wrap her head around me wanting to breastfeed and do child-lead-weaning. I know dh gets very sensitive when talking about all the things you shouldn't do while pregnant, because to him it's like saying he is in some way defective because she definitely did bad things when pregnant! So this is just my amateur psychoanalysis, but maybe your mil feels like by you being such a good parent, it makes her perhaps lackluster parenting look even worse.

[BabyCakesTor]

CVD- my mil is the similar in a lot of ways. My DH family feels entitled to have a say in how what when and where we do things. Because I have 2 DS from my previous marriage they feel extra entitled to how I do things with DS3. It drove major wedge between my DH and I. When I was pregnant with DS3 my mil was running her mouth when she had not right and because I knew my DH wouldn't do anything about it, because he hasn't in the past, I finally snapped! I put her in her place and told her that if she didn't like how we were doing things she didn't have to come around but there was no way in hell I was going to let her dictate how I was going to raise my kids and especially since I saw how "well" "raised" hers (always choose a man over her kids) she's since chosen to keep her distance and I'm perfectly fine with that. It's sad but my family is too important to let ANYONE come in the middle. It sounds like you're doing great with your son and my boys are 13, 9 and 22 mths and No they don't have candy or soda. The older ones get candy or sprite once in a blue moon. You do what you gotta do. These are YOUR children and you have to live with how they're raised. GL

[cvd]

It's so good to read some similar stories, makes me feel a lot better even though it's unfortunate for us all lol.

Jennaesue - I can totally see what you mean!!! DH and I were raised VERY differently so I think that's a factor for sure!

BCT - I'm sorry to hear it drove wedges between your DH and you. So far it's not causing problems with us, but I have warned him that one day (like you) I will probably snap and not be able to hold my tongue. But I totally agree as well - they are my children, not hers!

[Praying4Pink]

Aww man cvd, I am super sorry that your MIL is being so snarky towards you. I would imagine that she feels entitled to say something because she is your DH's mother? Even if that something is nothing...if that makes sense. My mom likes to sneak my son candy but she knows that when I say NO candy before dinner I mean it. My MIL respects our decisions and they are the best in laws so I can't say I have experienced what you are going through but I can say that you are doing a fantastic job and no one should juristic what YOU are doing with YOUR children.

OAN: I know a fight will be ensuing soon because my MIL wants us to pierce my daughters ears at 3 months. I had mine done at 3 months and I still tell my mom to this day I wish she would have let me make that decision....I hate jewelry. Plus my niece had a bad experience and she had to undergo surgery. I just don't want to take that chance. So my MIL will just have to deal!

[Mrs_P]

Aw cvd sorry your having MIL problems if its any consolation mine is just as annoying, i get things in stereo off my mom and my mil (although they always have opposite opinions and will never agree which i think is quite funny at times). I know its hard but try not to listen, they are your children and its your body. Isn't the idea of parenting that we learn from our parents mistakes, yes you will make your own but they are your children and providing your doing what you think is best and for the right reasons (you love your kids) they should be supporting you not criticising. I'm always getting compared to my SIL and i really don't think she is the best of parents, certainly not that i would want to be like her anyway and has always palmed her son off on everyone since he was a baby (she left him to go away on holiday abroad at 4 months old and he was breastfeeding - not my idea of parenting but then MIL moans that my boys are too clingy to me and they should be happy with anyone like him!)

Maple, i really like both Ava and Freya what lovely names for him to choose (when i was pregnant with ds3 we couldn't choose a name and ds1 asked he could choose - he picked mario like super mario - needless to say we didn't pick that!)

[WantingPink]

Okay ladies I need your help, advice, thoughts, etc.

I got the results from my MaterniT21 testing today from my Drs office. They test for trisomy 21, 18, and 13 as well as screen for the Y chromosome. The trisomy tests were all negative so I was very thankful for that. There was also no presence of a Y chromosome... so according to the test I am having a GIRL!!! I was so happy when she told me I cried! Of course now that it has been a few hours I am freaking out. Supposedly the gender test for MaterniT21 is 99.4% accurate but in my mind I have all these doubts and crazy thoughts. What if they accidentally switched my test results with someone else's? What if my doctor read me someone else's results? All these crazy stupid things floating around in my head. Should we let our parents know the results? Should I wait until the 20 week scan for conformation?

Does anyone know if there has been any controversy around the MaterniT21 gender results? Can I paint the room pink?? I am I just being crazy paranoid (it is okay if you say yes):)

[jennaesue]

Okay ladies I need your help, advice, thoughts, etc.

I got the results from my MaterniT21 testing today from my Drs office. They test for trisomy 21, 18, and 13 as well as screen for the Y chromosome. The trisomy tests were all negative so I was very thankful for that. There was also no presence of a Y chromosome... so according to the test I am having a GIRL!!! I was so happy when she told me I cried! Of course now that it has been a few hours I am freaking out. Supposedly the gender test for MaterniT21 is 99.4% accurate but in my mind I have all these doubts and crazy thoughts. What if they accidentally switched my test results with someone else's? What if my doctor read me someone else's results? All these crazy stupid things floating around in my head. Should we let our parents know the results? Should I wait until the 20 week scan for conformation?

Does anyone know if there has been any controversy around the MaterniT21 gender results? Can I paint the room pink?? I am I just being crazy paranoid (it is okay if you say yes):)

Oh! How exciting!! Congratulations! I don't know anything about the test, but it seems like it's trustworthy. I think if I was worried about it, I would call my doctor's office and ask them if they have seen any mistakes with the test.

[cvd]

Aw cvd sorry your having MIL problems if its any consolation mine is just as annoying, i get things in stereo off my mom and my mil (although they always have opposite opinions and will never agree which i think is quite funny at times). I know its hard but try not to listen, they are your children and its your body. Isn't the idea of parenting that we learn from our parents mistakes, yes you will make your own but they are your children and providing your doing what you think is best and for the right reasons (you love your kids) they should be supporting you not criticising. I'm always getting compared to my SIL and i really don't think she is the best of parents, certainly not that i would want to be like her anyway and has always palmed her son off on everyone since he was a baby (she left him to go away on holiday abroad at 4 months old and he was breastfeeding - not my idea of parenting but then MIL moans that my boys are too clingy to me and they should be happy with anyone like him!)

Maple, i really like both Ava and Freya what lovely names for him to choose (when i was pregnant with ds3 we couldn't choose a name and ds1 asked he could choose - he picked mario like super mario - needless to say we didn't pick that!)
Thanks Mrs P. I do feel like I get compared to my SIL, and as you said I also don't think she is the best of parents lol!

[Justjessica]

Wanting pink - that's great news! Don't know anything about the test though but it all sounds positive.

CVD - like everyone else has said, you sound like you are doing a brilliant job. My mum always tells me my MIL is just jealous and insecure and it makes her feel bad to see me doing a good job so she had to bring me down. Maybe yours has jealousy issues/insecurities?

[Justjessica]

so we shared the news w/ kids last night. got a cake that said "baby #5". kids were excited asking when is it coming,feeling my belly,ect. mw appt. here at the home this fri. and dh has a trip so had to tell them :)

Aww that's so sweet!

[hopingforsaskia]

Cvd I'm really sorry you're going through the mill with your MIL (see what I did there?? ;) ) I have in the past had issues with my mil telling me that I should smack ds1 for running around nude after a bath... Opinions about what I feed them.. Ideas on how to make them behave (jump/how high scenario).. It seems mil's are just destined to step on our toes. :( I'd put her in her place soon, so you can stop listening to her rubbish. ;)

WantingPink.. I don't know much about those tests either, but I think calling the dr and talking about it would definitely help. :) in any case I'm going to say CONGRATS!!! Sounds promising that you do have your little lady!!!! :)

AFM, well, I'm just waiting patiently for my scan in a few weeks..... ;) I have discovered that I've eaten far too much in the last couple of weeks and I've put on 3kgs (!!!!!!) so I'm trying to ignore how sick I feel and eat less and better options... I hate pregnancy weight gain. Gets me every time!!! Even though this time has been a MUCH slower gain, I guess I got a little overly confident and got slack with my food choices and it's slipped me by.. Hehe. Still in a perfectly good weight range mind you.. So all good there. ;) I'll just be good.. Better.. ;)

[Violet_]

I'm not really sure why anyone would recommend that someone ignore rude comments from a MIL? I see several people have recommended it. Why should one ignore? That lady should be put in her place asap. I wouldn't ignore a friend or anyone else that told me how to parent or crossed the line. I would talk to her about it, and the very next time anything comes up, that way you can talk about it before things get much worse. If you let it go, you will end up snapping and that would quite likely do more damage to the relationship then just talking about it when the situation arises. I can't see any benefit whatsoever in sitting there listening to her say things that are not polite or thoughtful. Tell her you don't think it's fair to compare her to your SIL all the time. Tell her everything. My MIL and I had one big fight, got all our issues out and have been great mates ever since. I'm glad we talked things through as we are now able to have an excellent relationship.

[Bama Belle]

Hi there. I would like to be added please.
I am due August 31st with our 3rd child. Hoping for a baby girl this time as ive got two boys (DS2 was a failed IG sway). Love them to pieces but as this is our last child im praying for a baby girl.

Welcome!

[Maple]

Okay ladies I need your help, advice, thoughts, etc.

I got the results from my MaterniT21 testing today from my Drs office. They test for trisomy 21, 18, and 13 as well as screen for the Y chromosome. The trisomy tests were all negative so I was very thankful for that. There was also no presence of a Y chromosome... so according to the test I am having a GIRL!!! I was so happy when she told me I cried! Of course now that it has been a few hours I am freaking out. Supposedly the gender test for MaterniT21 is 99.4% accurate but in my mind I have all these doubts and crazy thoughts. What if they accidentally switched my test results with someone else's? What if my doctor read me someone else's results? All these crazy stupid things floating around in my head. Should we let our parents know the results? Should I wait until the 20 week scan for conformation?

Does anyone know if there has been any controversy around the MaterniT21 gender results? Can I paint the room pink?? I am I just being crazy paranoid (it is okay if you say yes):)

Oh yay! Congratulations!
I am sure P4P was offered that test along with her gender scan? Maybe she will chip in with some reassurance for you.... But really 99.4% - it's a girl surely!!!
XX

[Justjessica]

I'm not really sure why anyone would recommend that someone ignore rude comments from a MIL? I see several people have recommended it. Why should one ignore?

I guess it depends on the personalities of the families in question and everyone is offering advice based on their own personal experience of their individual situation. I have told my MIL exactly what I thought in the past and it made our situation much worse. Not only did the comments become worse when i saw her but now there is sadly an awkward atmosphere every time we meet. It completely upset my DH and caused him to be ill with stress as he has always been a non confrontational personality type so I try now just to be civil and ignore what I can as I don't think putting her in her place is worth massively upsetting him over as it doesn't maker her change so there is no net benefit. I'm glad it worked out for you though Violet and you experienced a positive outcome. That's why this forum is so great as you get to hear about everyone's different life experiences and they are all so varied!

[cvd]

Thanks Violet. I totally see where you are coming from, I'm glad your situation got better! Her and I both have very strong personalities so we just butt heads no matter what, I have thought about just talking to her but I'm afraid to cause tension. His parents do a lot for us so I'm just trying to ride it out a bit longer (which is very hard with my pregnancy hormones)!
That being said of course, I ignore her comments but I don't just sit and smile, I do still stand my ground on my decisions. Like last week when she was upset about the school I want to put him in, I just said "Well, that's the school I want him to go to and we have decided that's a good place for him. I don't mind driving him" Then when she continued to ramble on I just said "Oh well!" and DH changed the subject. I'm really hoping that at some point maybe she'll realize we are going to do things how we want to and she'll just stop being snarky!! But if it continues like this, I'm going to have to talk to her, cause as you said I'm not going to listen to unthoughtful things everyday. Although she is my MIL, she also needs to respect us.
Thanks for all the comments and advice ladies, I really appreciate it!! I feel much better talking about it, I talk to it with DH but try not to go to far because I don't want to upset him! I actually have to head over to my in-laws now to pick up DS1 as he had a sleepover with them so DH and I could go to the Toronto Maple Leafs game last night. I'm super tired so crossing my fingers she's in a good mood today lol.

[cvd]

PS: Holy I just realized there are only 98 days until my c-section! I'm into the double digit count down now!!!

[Falling2Grace]

PS: Holy I just realized there are only 98 days until my c-section! I'm into the double digit count down now!!!

so exciting!!!! :flowerz:

[Mrs_P]

how exciting cvd, 19 weeks feels like a lifetime til i meet this little person!

wanting i'm not sure how accurate your test was but i'm not trusting mine either til its confirmed at the scan. I had a cvs test done 99% ish accurate but there are a few moms they get it wrong for (like 1 at most in every 100 - which although low to me was a realistic odd). Maybe view it as a confirmation but hold off telling everyone til your scan just in case. I'm not taking anything for granted as sods law i'd be the one it was wrong for!

Anyone any ideas on how to share your news, particuarly with work (yes we've still not come out of the closet and with a big bump am sick of sitting in my coat - at least its winter and cold though!). My boss will hate the news but i so want to tell her in way that says i'm happy and don't care what she thinks (particuarly because i don't think legally she can say anything horrible although i know it won't be a nice reaction)

ps you team green girls are killing me here!!!!!!!

[Atsaukina1]

mrsp your 21 weeks prego and havent told your job and who else??? crazy girl:)

I am going to share news w/ fam and my friends/fb world this week after my mw appt. so that'll be fun:)

[Mrs_P]

i know but with 3 kids already big families aren't really done round here and cause we have all the same gender we seem to stick out even more and i just couldn't be doing with all the horrible comments and wanted to be sure babe was ok before we announced it, i have told my parents and dh's parents but thats it.

i'm sure i legally have until 25 weeks to tell work anyway or at least i hope so

[LO123]

cvd, I know you have heaps of comments about MILs but I can't help but share my latest run in with mine. Usually we get on OK but only cause I try really hard, she does drive me crazy as she never listens to anything you say and just does want she wants even when you have said no. She is one of those people when you say I am tired she is worse off, or it was harder in her day etc. Anyway the other week my DHs grandmother passed away. His family live 8 hours from us, so we drove there and back over 2 days to go the funeral. I was really sick at the time and it was a big effort for me to go and sit in the car that long. Of course we would always go but still I thought a little thanks would be nice instead she had a go at me after the funeral saying I always snap at her and continously do it and she is sick of it. How it started was that at the funeral not one family member said to me congrats about being pregnant, I was noticably preganat and it kind of upset me. She later said to me we haven't told anyone your pregnant, I said OH you can tell people. She didn't listen and then said but your SIL let it out of the bag. I said that is fine it is not a secret. Even when my SIL did say something to one of the cousins and they congratulated me, when my MIL walked over they said, congrats your going to be a grandmother again. Her response was , AM I? I thought what do you mean, are you? Anyway when I said to her again it is not a secret, she snapped and said I am always short with her. I said but why are you not telling the family? She yelled at me then and said we are keeping your secret, at Christmas when you told us you were pregnant you said it was a secret. I was 7 weeks then, I am now 13 (or was then), my belly is sticking out, how is it still a secret. Plus it was all about my secret, what I had said. My DH didn't even come into the equation. Anyway she then slamed some doors and went to bed. Of course I had to go and apologise and say I was sorry. She said lets just start a fresh, I thought I don't think so. We had to go back last weekend for a planned visit and she didn't even mention the baby, did ask me how I was or even achkowlegde I was pregnant. I will not forget this for a long time after everything I do to make sure my DH remembers her birthday, mothers day ete. I get him to ring her once a week and much more. Well no more, I will be poilite but that is it.

Sorry for long post, feels good to get it off my chest actually as I haven't really told anyone what happened except my mum.

[LO123]

Mrs P good luck telling work. I was so nervous when I told my boss but he was great. Hope you get the same response.

[Praying4Pink]

Yep I was offered the test but I didn't take advantage of it. I think it is pretty reliable.

[Praying4Pink]

Okay ladies I need your help, advice, thoughts, etc.

I got the results from my MaterniT21 testing today from my Drs office. They test for trisomy 21, 18, and 13 as well as screen for the Y chromosome. The trisomy tests were all negative so I was very thankful for that. There was also no presence of a Y chromosome... so according to the test I am having a GIRL!!! I was so happy when she told me I cried! Of course now that it has been a few hours I am freaking out. Supposedly the gender test for MaterniT21 is 99.4% accurate but in my mind I have all these doubts and crazy thoughts. What if they accidentally switched my test results with someone else's? What if my doctor read me someone else's results? All these crazy stupid things floating around in my head. Should we let our parents know the results? Should I wait until the 20 week scan for conformation?

Does anyone know if there has been any controversy around the MaterniT21 gender results? Can I paint the room pink?? I am I just being crazy paranoid (it is okay if you say yes):)


Originally Posted by Maple (http://genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?p=353644)

Oh yay! Congratulations!

I am sure P4P was offered that test along with her gender scan? Maybe she will chip in with some reassurance for you.... But really 99.4% - it's a girl surely!!!

XX



Yes I was offered the test but I declined it. Mainly because I didn't want to do anything further to start doubting the validity and health of my daughter. I know my daughter does not have downs and even if she did it really wouldn't change anything. But the doctor did say they can tell gender by the presence of the Y chromosome and that it has a very high success rate. Now there is always room for error and even ultrasound techs and doctors can be wrong. So with that being said...could it happen, yes. Do I think it will for you...nah. Pretty sure it is safe to buy pink. I did and I only had the u/s to go by. Congrats!

[cvd]

cvd, I know you have heaps of comments about MILs but I can't help but share my latest run in with mine. Usually we get on OK but only cause I try really hard, she does drive me crazy as she never listens to anything you say and just does want she wants even when you have said no. She is one of those people when you say I am tired she is worse off, or it was harder in her day etc. Anyway the other week my DHs grandmother passed away. His family live 8 hours from us, so we drove there and back over 2 days to go the funeral. I was really sick at the time and it was a big effort for me to go and sit in the car that long. Of course we would always go but still I thought a little thanks would be nice instead she had a go at me after the funeral saying I always snap at her and continously do it and she is sick of it. How it started was that at the funeral not one family member said to me congrats about being pregnant, I was noticably preganat and it kind of upset me. She later said to me we haven't told anyone your pregnant, I said OH you can tell people. She didn't listen and then said but your SIL let it out of the bag. I said that is fine it is not a secret. Even when my SIL did say something to one of the cousins and they congratulated me, when my MIL walked over they said, congrats your going to be a grandmother again. Her response was , AM I? I thought what do you mean, are you? Anyway when I said to her again it is not a secret, she snapped and said I am always short with her. I said but why are you not telling the family? She yelled at me then and said we are keeping your secret, at Christmas when you told us you were pregnant you said it was a secret. I was 7 weeks then, I am now 13 (or was then), my belly is sticking out, how is it still a secret. Plus it was all about my secret, what I had said. My DH didn't even come into the equation. Anyway she then slamed some doors and went to bed. Of course I had to go and apologise and say I was sorry. She said lets just start a fresh, I thought I don't think so. We had to go back last weekend for a planned visit and she didn't even mention the baby, did ask me how I was or even achkowlegde I was pregnant. I will not forget this for a long time after everything I do to make sure my DH remembers her birthday, mothers day ete. I get him to ring her once a week and much more. Well no more, I will be poilite but that is it.

Sorry for long post, feels good to get it off my chest actually as I haven't really told anyone what happened except my mum.

AH oh my goodness LO. Sorry to hear you went through that, your story made my MIL seem like an angel almost. Seems like she likes unnecessary drama, I don't get why she was so stuck on it being a secret??? After you told her numerous times it obviously wasn't. I hope you don't have to deal with that often, I probably wouldn't be able to handle that at all.
But it does feel really good to get it off your chest doesn't it? We should have a thread JUST for MILs :rofl:

[cvd]

how exciting cvd, 19 weeks feels like a lifetime til i meet this little person!

wanting i'm not sure how accurate your test was but i'm not trusting mine either til its confirmed at the scan. I had a cvs test done 99% ish accurate but there are a few moms they get it wrong for (like 1 at most in every 100 - which although low to me was a realistic odd). Maybe view it as a confirmation but hold off telling everyone til your scan just in case. I'm not taking anything for granted as sods law i'd be the one it was wrong for!

Anyone any ideas on how to share your news, particuarly with work (yes we've still not come out of the closet and with a big bump am sick of sitting in my coat - at least its winter and cold though!). My boss will hate the news but i so want to tell her in way that says i'm happy and don't care what she thinks (particuarly because i don't think legally she can say anything horrible although i know it won't be a nice reaction)

ps you team green girls are killing me here!!!!!!!
Mrs P - when I was pregnant with DS1, I was a server in a restaurant, I let it out to my work by first telling my main boss I was expecting in private and then I told my coworkers that I was somewhat close with and of course (gotta love gossipers) it spread like wildfire! They took care of the telling for me :) Sorry your boss doesn't seem very understanding/supportive, luckily I got along alright with mine so it was easy. Let us know how it goes!!

[LO123]

cvd, luckly she does live interstate but when we see them it is for days at a time. No more planned visits for awhile which is great. I agree a thread for MILs would be very good and would probably be overloaded...

[Atsaukina1]

mrsp- maybe some donuts to the office and a lil sign that says "and another in the oven" oh just plain and simple I'm expecting here eat some donuts lol

[WantingPink]

how exciting cvd, 19 weeks feels like a lifetime til i meet this little person!

wanting i'm not sure how accurate your test was but i'm not trusting mine either til its confirmed at the scan. I had a cvs test done 99% ish accurate but there are a few moms they get it wrong for (like 1 at most in every 100 - which although low to me was a realistic odd). Maybe view it as a confirmation but hold off telling everyone til your scan just in case. I'm not taking anything for granted as sods law i'd be the one it was wrong for!

Anyone any ideas on how to share your news, particuarly with work (yes we've still not come out of the closet and with a big bump am sick of sitting in my coat - at least its winter and cold though!). My boss will hate the news but i so want to tell her in way that says i'm happy and don't care what she thinks (particuarly because i don't think legally she can say anything horrible although i know it won't be a nice reaction)

ps you team green girls are killing me here!!!!!!!


Thanks Mrs.P!! My DH thinks I have totally lost my mind because I am doubting the results. It just seems a little too good to be true and if I tell people I feel like I will jinx myself in some way. If I had heard boy I would be telling everyone without a second thought to keep everyone's mouth shut about having another boy. My DH asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I said I wanted a gender scan. I think he is ready to strangle me:)

As far as telling co-workers I think it is always fun to bring in a cake or cookies. If you bring in a cake and want to reveal the gender you could do one of those gender reveal cakes. Have them write on it something like "Baby P due 25/06/13, cut a piece to find out if I will be a he or a she". Then have them dye the inside of the cake pink (if you want to reveal the gender). I would tell your boss privately first however, tell her you want to surprise everyone. You could also bring in baby themed cookies with your due date written on the cookies. There are lots of fun things you can do with food.

[Mrs_P]

thanks girls, i really quite like the food idea always goes down well with the piggies in our office anyway. Its really my boss i'm dreading telling everyone else should be pleased for us but i suppose i'll just have to take the plunge (either that or the baby will be born soon and she'll figure it out anyway!)

[Atsaukina1]

well if you tell her in front of everyone else and they are all happy and eating donuts then she'll won't be able to say anything negative or she'll just look like the biggest bitch lol.

[LO123]

Now that my 19 week scan is booked I can't stop obessing about the sex. It is starting to consume me, to the point I am not sleeping. I think this week is worse as I am off work and have time to myself. Anyone feeling the same? What are you doing to stop thinking about it? I am now thinking maybe I should go to early gender scan but I know my husband will think to just wait for 4 weeks.

[jennaesue]

Now that my 19 week scan is booked I can't stop obessing about the sex. It is starting to consume me, to the point I am not sleeping. I think this week is worse as I am off work and have time to myself. Anyone feeling the same? What are you doing to stop thinking about it? I am now thinking maybe I should go to early gender scan but I know my husband will think to just wait for 4 weeks.

Tell me about it! My scan is a week away, and I have been obsessing for probably about a month. It's funny, but the closer it gets, the calmer I get. I am pretty sure it's a boy. I even started crocheting him a blanket. I decided I wanted to make one in aqua this time because I'm sick of baby blue. I picked out some yarn I really like and I started the blanket two days ago. I know it's silly, but to have something I'm excited about doing for a new baby boy really makes me happy. So that is one way I am passing the time. I also planned a play date with some of my best friends from college (and their kids, lol) on Monday, and my son has an appointment on Tuesday. And then on Wednesday, my mom has the day off, so we are going to go out together and go baby clothes shopping after my scan. It'll be good to buy a few new boy things. :) So that's my plan. When is your scan?

[LO123]

Jennaesue, it is not until the 13 March. I looked up early gender scan places and they werent as expensive as I thought they would be. I just don't want to feel the way I am feeling for the next 4 weeks. I like your idea of doing soemthing for the baby. I actually just went out shopping and stopped at a few baby shops. I saw the baby bedding I really like and it was on sale so I decided to buy it. It is boy colouring, so I kind of feel a bit better now that if it is a boy I have started to prepare myself. They said I have 3 months to take it back so I am safe if I need to return it. Wow next week, not long for you to find out. Good luck, I really hope you hear girl.

[Mommyof3boys]

Does anyone have any suggestions for sleeping. I am having trouble falling asleep and when I do I wake up a lot during the night sometimes for hours at a time. It is making me exhausted during the day and barely able to focus at work or on my homework in the evening. I am not uncomfortable at all yet so I don't think that it has anything to do with that I just can't sleep. Is anyone else having or had problems sleeping while pregnant? I would love some advice.

[LO123]

Are you worrying about anything? I am not sleeping well but my issue is when I wake up I start thinking about work and the sex of the baby and that is why I can't get to sleep.

[Falling2Grace]

do you get chiropractic care? That often times makes sleeping much better for me. Plus its great for pregnancy pains in general and awesome for optimal fetal positioning for birth

[Pearl327]

Does anyone have any suggestions for sleeping. I am having trouble falling asleep and when I do I wake up a lot during the night sometimes for hours at a time. It is making me exhausted during the day and barely able to focus at work or on my homework in the evening. I am not uncomfortable at all yet so I don't think that it has anything to do with that I just can't sleep. Is anyone else having or had problems sleeping while pregnant? I would love some advice.


I listen to my hypnobirthing tracks on my ipod while falling asleep. I have the best nights sleep after them, as in I usually sleep thrugh the night compared to the nights I don't listen to them maybe sleep for 4 hrs then awake twisting and turning in the bed before falling asleep for less then an hr before the alarm goes off. I also go for reflexology every 2nd week and don't need the track's after those sessions as I am so relaxed after. Have one tonight at 8 so DH has no chance of getting lucky on Valentines as I will be comatose in the bed by 10 pm :)

[jennaesue]

Hey Pearl - your ultrasound is next week, right? What day is it? Mine is on Wednesday. How are you feeling about it?

[Praying4Pink]

Hi Ladies...yes the sleep ordeal. I have been having trouble sleeping for a while now. I thought it was because I was obsessing too much about the gender of my baby. But now that I know the gender of my baby...I am STILL waking up in the middle of the night. Oh well, I know it is a pain but just think how much sleep we will be loosing once these precious bundles come out, lol. Sorry I don't have any remedies but I just wanted to chime in and say YES I am definitely in the same boat.

[Pearl327]

Hey Pearl - your ultrasound is next week, right? What day is it? Mine is on Wednesday. How are you feeling about it?

Snap jennasue. Mine is at 9:40 am GMT so at least when I drop DD to crèche I can head straight over to the hospital. I am getting very nervous about it. I don't think all the hypnosis or reflexology will help me sleep on tuesday night. How are you holding up ?

[Mrs_P]

i'm struggling to this time around, its not something i had with the boys til the end but have been having problems for the last few weeks now. plus when i do sleep i keep waking up with bad pains in my hips, no answers sorry but i do understand x

[BabyCakesTor]

I had insomnia with this pregnancy and my last, My Dr actually told me to take Benadryl for it with my last. My allergies were all over the place too. This time I'm having the same problem and I'm just roughing it out for now. The dreams are really getting me this time. I'm scheduled for an amnio (because of family medical history) on the 25th so that hasn't helped. I'm not so much scared of the results or the procedure but of trying to keep my 22mth old from bouncing off me. My DH will be home for M-tue and then his sister is coming Wednesday to help I just hope 2 1/2 days is enough time to heal.

[jennaesue]

Snap jennasue. Mine is at 9:40 am GMT so at least when I drop DD to crèche I can head straight over to the hospital. I am getting very nervous about it. I don't think all the hypnosis or reflexology will help me sleep on tuesday night. How are you holding up ?

Mine's early, too, thank goodness. 9:15 EST. I am actually really calm about it now. I am fairly convinced it's a boy, so I just plan on hearing boy. I am trying to just be excited about seeing the baby. But I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck by Tuesday! The good thing is I have a lot of things planned almost every day between now and then, so I should be pretty well occupied.

As far as sleeping, my main problem at the moment is that I like to sleep on my back, and I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to do that by this point. I'll fall asleep on my side, and then wake up on my back, and then have trouble falling asleep again because I really want to be on my back!

[Praying4Pink]

Mine's early, too, thank goodness. 9:15 EST. I am actually really calm about it now. I am fairly convinced it's a boy, so I just plan on hearing boy. I am trying to just be excited about seeing the baby. But I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck by Tuesday! The good thing is I have a lot of things planned almost every day between now and then, so I should be pretty well occupied.

As far as sleeping, my main problem at the moment is that I like to sleep on my back, and I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to do that by this point. I'll fall asleep on my side, and then wake up on my back, and then have trouble falling asleep again because I really want to be on my back!

jennaesue - I have this problem also. Try a big fluffy pillow behind you. At least if you do turn over you are not completely on your back. You will be kind of angled which I heard was ok.

[cvd]

I've been sleeping good other then getting up to use the washroom, I find I have to drink as little as possible after 7:30pm or else I'm up 3 times at least!

[Mrs_P]

back from my second 20 week scan, baby still measuring on the smaller side but has grown since last week so its either a smaller baby or my dates are slightly out either way no one seems to bothered so i'm ok with that. Next scan 34 weeks to check all ok.

Still no idea on gender, tech said she thinks it maybe a girl again but babe wouldn't open its legs! - typical thats twice now trust me to get the awkward baby

good luck to all those with scans coming up x

[Atsaukina1]

omg mrsp stubborn lil babe lol maybe it is a girl and she is being very ladylike:)

[weeziewoozles]

Cheeky Baby P! I keep thinking my gender scan is in five weeks or so, that's all I have to wait now to find out. My little one had better not be prudish on the day! I want to know! :)

[Praying4Pink]

back from my second 20 week scan, baby still measuring on the smaller side but has grown since last week so its either a smaller baby or my dates are slightly out either way no one seems to bothered so i'm ok with that. Next scan 34 weeks to check all ok.

Still no idea on gender, tech said she thinks it maybe a girl again but babe wouldn't open its legs! - typical thats twice now trust me to get the awkward baby

good luck to all those with scans coming up x

Oh no Mrs. P. Baby P is giving you a run for your money with these scans huh? I have always been told that boys don't keep their legs closed because of the "package" and girls do. Don't know how true it is but my little girl had her legs closed for most of the scan and my little boy was showing the goods from the start :rofl:. Either way I am happy to hear that baby is doing well in there.

[jennaesue]

That Baby P.! Already a little troublemaker! Well, I think the CVS result, along with the lack of boy goods at either ultrasound strongly suggests you have a little girl in there!

I am worried about my little one being shy during my ultrasound. If I come away not knowing, I just may go over the edge! I think I may eat some M&M's or something right before I go in for my scan to give the kid a sugar rush and get him or her moving! I don't want a little sleepyhead.

[weeziewoozles]

That Baby P.! Already a little troublemaker! Well, I think the CVS result, along with the lack of boy goods at either ultrasound strongly suggests you have a little girl in there!

I am worried about my little one being shy during my ultrasound. If I come away not knowing, I just may go over the edge! I think I may eat some M&M's or something right before I go in for my scan to give the kid a sugar rush and get him or her moving! I don't want a little sleepyhead.

With my first scan I ate a kitkat just before to give it a sugar rush but it was fast asleep and in a bad position so dancing in the corridor followed! I think I'd go over the edge too if baby won't let us see!

[cvd]

back from my second 20 week scan, baby still measuring on the smaller side but has grown since last week so its either a smaller baby or my dates are slightly out either way no one seems to bothered so i'm ok with that. Next scan 34 weeks to check all ok.

Still no idea on gender, tech said she thinks it maybe a girl again but babe wouldn't open its legs! - typical thats twice now trust me to get the awkward baby

good luck to all those with scans coming up x
Ah glad to hear all is well Mrs P. Sorry she didn't want to show her bits! Are you going to do an elective scan before 34 weeks or just wait till then?

[Justjessica]

Cheeky baby P! Must be a girl :)

Anybody else's mother in law comparing them to princess Kate? Apparently she has been photographed in a bikini looking really slim whereas I am "huge and clearly overeating." And "is it healthy for the baby if you are so big?". I am on baby number 4 so I'm hardly going to look like someone on their first and to make it worse it's DH's birthday so I have to try to be civil for a whole day sigh!

[jennaesue]

Cheeky baby P! Must be a girl :)

Anybody else's mother in law comparing them to princess Kate? Apparently she has been photographed in a bikini looking really slim whereas I am "huge and clearly overeating." And "is it healthy for the baby if you are so big?". I am on baby number 4 so I'm hardly going to look like someone on their first and to make it worse it's DH's birthday so I have to try to be civil for a whole day sigh!

Um, has she completely lost her marbles? You are TINY! You are barely showing at 20 weeks pregnant! I don't even know what to say! That is ridiculous.

[cvd]

I agree with jennaesue lol at 20 weeks my belly was honestly like 6 times bigger then yours!! She must be crazy haha

[Atsaukina1]

I was gonna say wth is even as tiny as her except movie stars and models but then just saw your belly pic posted and yeah you can rock that bikini like her. maybe that is why she even got it in her crazy head to compare you too. she needs some lessons on prego manners way to give someone a complex about nothing ugggg. sorry I'd eat some cake and not share with her:)

[Atsaukina1]

and even if you were bigger it's called being pregnant growing a life not fat!

[jennaesue]

Maybe we should start an MIL forum!

[Jadis]

Sounds like that forum would be packed! I guess I'm lucky, my MIL doesn't bother me much...she's a bit of a robot. She's perfectly nice, annoyingly nice, all the time. She steps on my toes occassionally with the boys but, in general, I find her pleasent but a tad boring. She's too composed, too well-educated, too afraid to ruffle feathers to say anything interesting or worth discussing. She's always at an arms distance so it's hard to feel overly connected to her and I've known her 10 years! Better that than what some of you guys are enduring!

[cvd]

Maybe we should start an MIL forum!

Agreed!!!! Hahahah!

[Mommyof3boys]

Since everyone has been discussing their MIL stories I thought I would share mine. Honestly my MIL is very distant with me and I have never really been accepted but she reaLly hasn't said too much to make me mad but there are two things that she did early in my marriage that I will always remember.

I will start with a little history first. My husband is the oldest of 4 boys. His dad was extremely abusive and caused his mother to be hospitalized many times and almost lost their 3rd son because of it. Party because of the abuse the boys spent LOT of time with their grandparents (fathers parents). Because of this DH was very close to his grandparents. DH's parents finally got divorced when he was 12, and his mom didn't want him to have any contact with his dad or grandparents, but he had spent so much of his childhood with his grandfather in particular that that was extremely hard for him. His mom got remarried within a year to his stepdad and while he was never abusive o DH he was never treated very well be either his mom or stepdad (DH is very similar to his dad in many ways so I'm sure his mom struggled with that, he is not abusive though). Anyway DH ended up living with his grandparents through high school and college, they even paid for most of his college tuition.

Fast forward a little we dated for 3 years and got engaged to get married the next year. DH's brother dated a few months got pregnant and decided to get married in March (while we were engaged). When they got married they gave them a washer and dryer for a gift. When we got married they gave us a casserole dish. It bothered DH a little but I didn't really care at that point. I got pregnant 2 months before our wedding by suprise and miscarried at 8 weeks. A couple of weeks later MIL through my SIL a baby shower for their baby. They asked me to get there early because they wanted to show me something so I got there early and they took me in the garage and showed me a handmade cradle that my FIL had made for them and it was BEAUTIFUL. I loved it. Afterwards they showed me plans that they had and the different styles that they could make and even discussed what kind I liked. This was all very emotional for me because I had just lost my baby and was still grieving.

Fast forward a few months and I got pregnant with ds1. We were so excited and I thought about that cradle and could not wait. I talked about it to my mom and sister and they were excited too. As my due date got closer I waited in anticipation for them to mention a baby shower and they never did so when my mom threw me one I thought that maybe they would bring the cradle then. The day came and I was so excited I didn't really care about anything else I just couldn't wait to see my cradle. I watched and watched for a gift that looked like it might be it. When I opened gifts I got to one from my MIL it was small so I thought that maybe they brought a small gift and was going to give me it afterwards. I opened the gift and it was one yellow crib sheet. And I thought "why would they give me a crib sheet that won't even fit on my cradle". Still thinking that the cradle they discussed with me was on the way. They day went on and no cradle ever showed up. Ds1 birthday came and went and the cradle was never mentioned. I was heartbroken. To this day 11 years and3 more pregnancies they have not once mentioned the cradle. My DH and I do joke about it though. After we found out about this pregnancy I asked him if he thought I would finally get my cradle. He said he thinks I might. LOL.

[Justjessica]

I survived the weekend thank goodness! So pleased to be back home. I'm so glad I had your nice comments to get me through! I agree we should def have a MIL forum.

[Justjessica]

Since everyone has been discussing their MIL stories I thought I would share mine. Honestly my MIL is very distant with me and I have never really been accepted but she reaLly hasn't said too much to make me mad but there are two things that she did early in my marriage that I will always remember.

I will start with a little history first. My husband is the oldest of 4 boys. His dad was extremely abusive and caused his mother to be hospitalized many times and almost lost their 3rd son because of it. Party because of the abuse the boys spent LOT of time with their grandparents (fathers parents). Because of this DH was very close to his grandparents. DH's parents finally got divorced when he was 12, and his mom didn't want him to have any contact with his dad or grandparents, but he had spent so much of his childhood with his grandfather in particular that that was extremely hard for him. His mom got remarried within a year to his stepdad and while he was never abusive o DH he was never treated very well be either his mom or stepdad (DH is very similar to his dad in many ways so I'm sure his mom struggled with that, he is not abusive though). Anyway DH ended up living with his grandparents through high school and college, they even paid for most of his college tuition.

Fast forward a little we dated for 3 years and got engaged to get married the next year. DH's brother dated a few months got pregnant and decided to get married in March (while we were engaged). When they got married they gave them a washer and dryer for a gift. When we got married they gave us a casserole dish. It bothered DH a little but I didn't really care at that point. I got pregnant 2 months before our wedding by suprise and miscarried at 8 weeks. A couple of weeks later MIL through my SIL a baby shower for their baby. They asked me to get there early because they wanted to show me something so I got there early and they took me in the garage and showed me a handmade cradle that my FIL had made for them and it was BEAUTIFUL. I loved it. Afterwards they showed me plans that they had and the different styles that they could make and even discussed what kind I liked. This was all very emotional for me because I had just lost my baby and was still grieving.

Fast forward a few months and I got pregnant with ds1. We were so excited and I thought about that cradle and could not wait. I talked about it to my mom and sister and they were excited too. As my due date got closer I waited in anticipation for them to mention a baby shower and they never did so when my mom threw me one I thought that maybe they would bring the cradle then. The day came and I was so excited I didn't really care about anything else I just couldn't wait to see my cradle. I watched and watched for a gift that looked like it might be it. When I opened gifts I got to one from my MIL it was small so I thought that maybe they brought a small gift and was going to give me it afterwards. I opened the gift and it was one yellow crib sheet. And I thought "why would they give me a crib sheet that won't even fit on my cradle". Still thinking that the cradle they discussed with me was on the way. They day went on and no cradle ever showed up. Ds1 birthday came and went and the cradle was never mentioned. I was heartbroken. To this day 11 years and3 more pregnancies they have not once mentioned the cradle. My DH and I do joke about it though. After we found out about this pregnancy I asked him if he thought I would finally get my cradle. He said he thinks I might. LOL.

I'm so shocked, I don't know what to say. That seems very unfair. I can't understand why anyone would do that for one son but not another??? It sounds like your DH has had a really tough ride with his family. Thank goodness he has you and your lovely children.

[Atsaukina1]

hope dh is making you one this time:) i love those handmade cradles my friend got 1 and it's just soo adorable-fx for ya:)

[Mommyof3boys]

Unfortunately if DH made me one it would probably be a dresser drawer with legs or something because he is not handy at all with tools.

At this point if they made me one now I wouldn't know what to think, but they like me even less now so I'm definetly not going to hold my breath. They have never treated him like the others I think it is because he reminds his mom of his dad but it isn't his fault he looks like him. It really is just a running joke between us now so at least we get to have a little laugh about it every now and then.

[cvd]

Aw super sorry about the cradle incident. I agree, I dunno what Id think either if they made one now :( really sad you and your DH have had to go through all that.


I had an opposite cradle experience. My MIL tried to force me to use a cradle that was totally hideous and humongous. She was so mad when we told her it was just too big for our room lol.

[Atsaukina1]

lol sorry dh isn't handy lol but at least you guys can laugh about it

[Jadis]

Ha! I'm in the same boat as CVD. We've been handed down a cradle that is a bonefide family heirloom. Three generation of kids (including my FIL) have slept in that cradle and it's been truly cherished by many moms....but not me. I effing hate it. Plus, my DH is the youngest of his siblings so guess who has to store this piece of crap for at least 10 years until I can hand it down to my eldest niece when she has a baby. I swear as I hand it off to her I'll say "it's yours now, sucka. No giving it back!"

[LO123]

Mommyof3boys, what a story and very upsetting for all of you over the years. I am happy you can laugh about it now. If it were me and they gave me one now I would probably laugh in their face.

[Pearl327]

Wow. I am really sorry for all you who have to deal with horrible MILS. I would just like to say that mine is really fantastic in lots of little ways.
I was so afraid that she wouldn't be as DH is the only boy out of 7 kids.

[Mommyof3boys]

Ha! I'm in the same boat as CVD. We've been handed down a cradle that is a bonefide family heirloom. Three generation of kids (including my FIL) have slept in that cradle and it's been truly cherished by many moms....but not me. I effing hate it. Plus, my DH is the youngest of his siblings so guess who has to store this piece of crap for at least 10 years until I can hand it down to my eldest niece when she has a baby. I swear as I hand it off to her I'll say "it's yours now, sucka. No giving it back!"

This cracked me up!

[Mommyof3boys]

Today is the big day. My scan is in 3 hours. I'm still torn about what to do. Part of me wants to find out just in case it is a girl so I can be excited but the other part dreads hearing boy and knows I will be devastated. We have always been team green so I kind of want to stay that way but it would be nice knowing too. I have no idea what I'm going to do. I wish there was a way for me to find out if it's a girl and just not know it it is a boy.

[Atsaukina1]

jadis lol well be sure to take a pic of baby in it before you store it away:)
mommyof3boys- good luck that is a tough decision to make especially if you are there and the tech knows-

[cvd]

Ha! I'm in the same boat as CVD. We've been handed down a cradle that is a bonefide family heirloom. Three generation of kids (including my FIL) have slept in that cradle and it's been truly cherished by many moms....but not me. I effing hate it. Plus, my DH is the youngest of his siblings so guess who has to store this piece of crap for at least 10 years until I can hand it down to my eldest niece when she has a baby. I swear as I hand it off to her I'll say "it's yours now, sucka. No giving it back!"

:rofl: omg Jadis. You're hilarious!!!!!!!

That's EXACTLY what ours was - his SIL has had it for the last 7 years but before that DH and his bro/sis and all their cousins slept in it.
Luckily DH hated it more then I did so he told his mom we wanted to just leave it at her house (said it was too big) and we'd bring the baby for a sleepover so we weren't "breaking the tradition" LOL shoulda seen the fire in her eyes!

[cvd]

Today is the big day. My scan is in 3 hours. I'm still torn about what to do. Part of me wants to find out just in case it is a girl so I can be excited but the other part dreads hearing boy and knows I will be devastated. We have always been team green so I kind of want to stay that way but it would be nice knowing too. I have no idea what I'm going to do. I wish there was a way for me to find out if it's a girl and just not know it it is a boy.

Good luck!!!! Hope everything goes well. I admire your patience staying team green, I couldn't do that!

[Pearl327]

Good luck today Mummyof3boys I hope the scan goes well for you

[Jadis]

Mommyof3boys, good luck today!!

[Justjessica]

Good luck Mommyof3boys

[Falling2Grace]

Today is the big day. My scan is in 3 hours. I'm still torn about what to do. Part of me wants to find out just in case it is a girl so I can be excited but the other part dreads hearing boy and knows I will be devastated. We have always been team green so I kind of want to stay that way but it would be nice knowing too. I have no idea what I'm going to do. I wish there was a way for me to find out if it's a girl and just not know it it is a boy.

best of luck! i hope you hear those magical words "Its a girl". enjoy seeing your LO today

[Falling2Grace]

I go for my 12 week scan on thursday. I really hope i can get a good nub shot! Ive never had an u/s at this stage of any of my pregnancys so im also excited to see what the baby looks like (i know through other ppls pictures but will be nice to see my own for a change :) )

"only" 6 more weeks until we confirm the gender....oh how to pass the time?! I wish it would hurry up and get here!

[LO123]

Mommyof3boys good luck, thinking of you.

[Falling2Grace]

Hope your scan went well mommyof3boys!

[Jadis]

So no news then? I was hoping to hear that she had at least seen her LO moving aobut, healthy and happy. Hope everything's ok!

[Violet_]

Lol at the cradle stories, sorry to Mommyof3boys though, that was quite mean and would have hurt a great deal. Hope everything has gone well with your ultrasound and you and baby are well. Goodluck with your 12 week scan on Thurs Falling2Grace. Hope everyone else is doing well.

[Mommyof3boys]

Sorry it took so long to post. The baby is healthy and is measuring big but my others were all over 8 pounds and the last was barely under 9 pounds so I pretty much expected that. Unfortunately I let DH convince my to find out the gender and it is another boy. I have been in bed basically crying about it all day and at this point just want this pregnancy to be over so I can just move on. I'm hoping that the next 18 weeks (they previously moved my due date to june 28 and won't let me go past 39 weeks) or so go very quickly and that seeing the baby will help.

[Violet_]

Oh Mommyof3boys, I feel for you hun! So sorry you are hurting and going through such a rough time. It's okay to have a cry and I'm sure you love your little baby very much. Huge hugs and I wish I could make everything better. Do know that we all understand you.

[LO123]

Mommyof3boys, I am so sorry you didn't hear girl, we all understand and are here for you. I can totally understand about wanting the rest of the pregnancy to go quickly as I am sure once you hold your little boy he will melt your heart. Lots of hugs to too.

[Jadis]

Mommyof3, if nothing else, know that there's a collection of far-flung women who are thinking of you as you get through the next 18 weeks. You can be honest here, no judgement, just lots of support. I'm glad that babe is healthy, he'll be just perfect. I'm sorry that you didn't hear girl and that you're hurting right now. I think any of us can understand that kind of hurt.

[5boysandcounting]

Sorry you didnt hear girl. I totally understand how your feeling. However a big congratulations on a healthy little boy. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes quickly and you have soon have that lovely little boy in your arms :)

[heidih1977]

So so sorry mommyof3 had really hoped you would hear pink. Am thinking of you and totally understanding your hurt and sadness. I have my scan on friday and am so convinced i will be told another boy. i hope the rest of the pregnancy flies by for you. it will definitely be easier when he arrives....at least that is what i hoping for myself. take the time to grieve and over the coming few weeks and months hopefully the disappointment will get better.

[Justjessica]

Oh Mommyof3boys I'm so sorry you are hurting right now. I'm really sorry you didn't hear pink. Hopefully the weeks will fly by and the pain will be forgotten when you have the gorgeous little man in your arms. Big hugs x

[cvd]

Sorry it took so long to post. The baby is healthy and is measuring big but my others were all over 8 pounds and the last was barely under 9 pounds so I pretty much expected that. Unfortunately I let DH convince my to find out the gender and it is another boy. I have been in bed basically crying about it all day and at this point just want this pregnancy to be over so I can just move on. I'm hoping that the next 18 weeks (they previously moved my due date to june 28 and won't let me go past 39 weeks) or so go very quickly and that seeing the baby will help.

Super sorry you didn't hear pink. I hope you are doing ok at this time. Glad baby is healthy though. Do something for you today. XO

[maybeoneday]

So sorry you didn't hear pink mommyof3. I know how it feels and I hope you can come to terms with it soon. Give yourself time to heal and you know where we are. Xx

[jennaesue]

Mommyof3boys, I'm sorry you are feeling down. I do think it's better that you found out. I hope you are able to let yourself grieve and then move on and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.

[WantingPink]

Mommyof3boys I am sorry you didn't hear pink. We all understand your pain and completely understand!! I know people IRL probably don't but hopefully DH will be supportive. Take sometime for yourself and do something nice for yourself. I am sure once that little guy is in your arms it will help. Hope the rest of your PG goes fast for you!! HUGS!!

[Falling2Grace]

HUGE hugs Mommyof3boys <3 Im thinking of you and hoping some level of peace will arise. It's so tough. We are all here for you.

[Pearl327]

So sorry you didn't hear girl mommyof3boys. I am sure your little boy will bring you a lot of joy and happiness in the years to come.

Jennasue best of luck. I really hope you hear pink and I hear blue tomorrow.

[Justjessica]

Good luck Jenna and Pearl!

[jennaesue]

Thanks, Jessica and Pearl! I am fully anticipating seeing a little boy tomorrow, but I do have a bit of hope it could be a girl.

Pearl - I have bucket loads of blue dust that I will be directing across the Atlantic for you tomorrow. :)

[cvd]

Goodluck tomorrow Jennaesue and Pearl. I hope you ladies get some sleep tonight. I will be checking the thread like crazy for updates. What time are your scans at???

[LO123]

Good luck Pearl and Jenna. Thinking of you both.

[jennaesue]

Goodluck tomorrow Jennaesue and Pearl. I hope you ladies get some sleep tonight. I will be checking the thread like crazy for updates. What time are your scans at???

Mine is at 9:15 am EST. I probably won't be able to update until I get back home, so it'll be at least 10:30 or 11.

[Pearl327]

I am at 9:40am GMT so i should have an update up before most of you US & Canada ladies are up out of bed.

[cvd]

Woo hoo! Can't wait ladies!

[Falling2Grace]

Exciting times in here! Can't wait to hear if you girls got your gender dream <3

[Falling2Grace]

Im really becoming convinced we are having another boy. Im trying to be okay with it, but ...i dunno if thats possible, especially since this HAS to be our last. I really hope im wrong, but im just really feeling that im going to hear "it's a boy" again. Im hoping to get a good nub shot at the NT on thursday, maybe that will help, but still. Im just at a loss on how to cope. I feel like i have to figure something out ahead of time otherwise it will be worse than last time. And who knows maybe i'll be totally surprise and finally have a baby girl, but honestly im just feeling like thats not in the cards for us.

[Violet_]

Goodluck Pearl and Jennasue on your upcoming ultrasounds. Hope you both hear your desired gender. Will be checking for an update.

[jennaesue]

Im really becoming convinced we are having another boy. Im trying to be okay with it, but ...i dunno if thats possible, especially since this HAS to be our last. I really hope im wrong, but im just really feeling that im going to hear "it's a boy" again. Im hoping to get a good nub shot at the NT on thursday, maybe that will help, but still. Im just at a loss on how to cope. I feel like i have to figure something out ahead of time otherwise it will be worse than last time. And who knows maybe i'll be totally surprise and finally have a baby girl, but honestly im just feeling like thats not in the cards for us.

I am feeling the same way. Even with swaying, having a girl just seems impossible for us. I am also trying to be okay with a boy. We'll see how that goes tomorrow!

[hopingforsaskia]

Sorry it took so long to post. The baby is healthy and is measuring big but my others were all over 8 pounds and the last was barely under 9 pounds so I pretty much expected that. Unfortunately I let DH convince my to find out the gender and it is another boy. I have been in bed basically crying about it all day and at this point just want this pregnancy to be over so I can just move on. I'm hoping that the next 18 weeks (they previously moved my due date to june 28 and won't let me go past 39 weeks) or so go very quickly and that seeing the baby will help.

I'm so sorry lovely.... :( but so happy bubby is healthy. xoxo

[Maple]

Sorry it took so long to post. The baby is healthy and is measuring big but my others were all over 8 pounds and the last was barely under 9 pounds so I pretty much expected that. Unfortunately I let DH convince my to find out the gender and it is another boy. I have been in bed basically crying about it all day and at this point just want this pregnancy to be over so I can just move on. I'm hoping that the next 18 weeks (they previously moved my due date to june 28 and won't let me go past 39 weeks) or so go very quickly and that seeing the baby will help.

Awe, sorry to hear you are hurting Mommy.. Big hugs. Really glad your little one is healthy and doing so well however. We are here for you! XX

[Maple]

Jenna & Pearl - best of luck at your scans!

I look forward to updates! XX

[Pearl327]

I am having a very healthy big boy. I cannot believe it. So excited. Going for lunch now with DH to celebrate then off to the shops to buy something blue

[heidih1977]

ah massive congrats pearl...absolutely thrilled for you!!!! go buy some blue!

[Jadis]

Pearl, I'm ecstatic for you! Congrats! Boys are such fun :)

[cvd]

I am having a very healthy big boy. I cannot believe it. So excited. Going for lunch now with DH to celebrate then off to the shops to buy something blue

Oh my goodness. Congrats pearl!!!! So excited for you. Have fun shopping :)

[jennaesue]

Yay! I am so happy for you, Pearl!

[cvd]

I am having a very healthy big boy. I cannot believe it. So excited. Going for lunch now with DH to celebrate then off to the shops to buy something blue

Oh my goodness. Congrats pearl!!!! So excited for you. Have fun shopping :)

[cvd]

Yay! I am so happy for you, Pearl!

You must be getting ready to go!! Half an hour left?? Yay!!

[jennaesue]

Looks like we are on a blue streak, ladies! We are having baby boy #4! He is thankfully very healthy, and I could already tell how cute he is. He spent most of the scan all curled up in a ball, but he is without a doubt a boy! I am doing well, I really did think it was a boy.

[Falling2Grace]

Congrats on you successful sway Pearl! That is awesome!!!

Jennaesue- Congrats on another healthy baby boy. Thats great that you can already tell how cute he is <3 You seem to be doing well. Any tips for those of us still awaiting? I admire your heart.

[cvd]

Looks like we are on a blue streak, ladies! We are having baby boy #4! He is thankfully very healthy, and I could already tell how cute he is. He spent most of the scan all curled up in a ball, but he is without a doubt a boy! I am doing well, I really did think it was a boy.

Ah congrats jennaesue!!! So glad you're doing well and baby is healthy! Do something nice for yourself today xo

[Pearl327]

Congratulations jennasue on your little man. It is such a relief to know that our little ones are healthy.

[Mum23boys]

Congrats pearl on your great sway. Jenna sorry you didnt hear pink hunny but we all know boys are fab and he will fit in so well with his brothers - I wish i could know your secret about being so relaxed about it - i think id be crying a little even though i know this one is a boy in my heart im so hoping to give Hubby his daughter

[heidih1977]

big congrats jenna....i really admire your finesse and dignity. I feel I will be joining the blue club too on friday and am pretty sure I will be devastated and overcome with gd. I so wish I could feel and see things like you. I guess with time I just hope I can see the wood for the trees and just be grateful and happy I have a healthy child even if it might not be my desired gender. Delighted to hear he is healthy and congrats again.

[cvd]

Congratulations jennasue on your little man. It is such a relief to know that our little ones are healthy.

I agree!! Such a good feeling. I am counting down till our fun 3D ultrasound on the 7th so I can see babe again :)

[hopingforsaskia]

Looks like we are on a blue streak, ladies! We are having baby boy #4! He is thankfully very healthy, and I could already tell how cute he is. He spent most of the scan all curled up in a ball, but he is without a doubt a boy! I am doing well, I really did think it was a boy.

You're such a classy lady.. Well done on growing a healthy happy little man. Congrats. :) :HH: xx

[Mommyof3boys]

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.

[jennaesue]

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.

We had agreed this would be our last, but today, I started thinking...well, maybe we could try one more time.... I did not mention this to dh, though!

[jennaesue]

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! :)

[Justjessica]

Congrats pearl and Jenna on your healthy baby boys!!! You're right Jenna, it does put everything into perspective when you have friends that have such sad experiences.

Mommyof3boys I think I'd feel exactly like you. I never thought about having 5 but if this one is blue I'd be tempted to go high tech in the future if I was ever well enough to have more. Not likely though as I was told not to have this one as it was too much of a strain on my body!