September 2013 babies!!

[Thorz300]

I really really don't want to jinx things, but the name we have picked out for 7 years is/was Anessa, I promise I'll tell you the other name in 72 hours, I don't know why I feel like it will jinx things it probably wont I'm just really weird like that sometimes. lol The boy names I like are Grey short for Greyson (I don't like Greyson but my husband will only agree to Grey if his whole name is Greyson) and I also like the name Beck for a boy too!

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Just sorting through my laptop and realised I never put photos of our little girl on here!

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I'm going to put a name poll up soon, so please answer.

[Wanting-a-girl]

If mine is a Boy his name will def be Lennon I am 100 percent about that... DH doesn't like it but he has terrible taste in names so too bad for him

My SIL told me the other day that her friend named her daughter Lennon is tht not weird i do not picture it as a girl name at all

[Thorz300]

Oh so so so SWEET!!! Love the pics Northern!!!!

[Thorz300]

Lennon seems more like a boy name to me too! I like it!!

[fish2012]

northern she's so cute - tell us when you post name poll i'm lame with other boards at moment!

thorz we need to know!!!

[fish2012]

northern i have replied to yours and added my own

really holding myself back from being too excited as i'm scared of jinxing this lill lady too ;-S

[Wanting-a-girl]

Well as everyone knows I have constant dreams of u/s gender lol and last night I actually had a dream that both me and thorz got girls! Maybe just cause I know both of our u/s are coming in the next few days now so obsessing for both of us now.... Maybe that's why you didnt have a gender dream thorz lmao I stole it lol

[Southern Butterfly]

Northern- How is your little guy doing? I voted in your poll, love Evelyn!

Fish- Voted in yours too!

WAG- I commented before but I'll say it again, I love love love Lennon!

Thorz- Grey is very cute but hopefully you will get to use this new "mystery name" instead lol.

Interesting that everyone seems to be so tired. I thought I had escaped the major fatigue I had in all 3 of my pregnancies but oddly it has really hit in the second tri. Seems so backwards.

I know it seems early but I've been on the hunt for a cute coming home outfit. Unfortunately the selection in preemie sizes are extremely small but I did find this one I like (I'm a sucker for classic bubble rompers)
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[Wanting-a-girl]

I have actually so far not had any fatigue and I am not complaining a bit.. But the morning sickeness def made up for that!

That is very cute southern! I can not wait to start shopping next week! I have found lots of boy stuff I am in love with lol and I'm also getting the blooming bath for this babe just waiting to see what color I need to buy

[Salsa]

Gender Prediction (http://www.gotoquiz.com/gender_prediction)

I found a gender prediction quiz I've never seen before thought I would share for fun

This is great! Ive never seen this one before either! Based alot on the T levels which is alot of what we have all discovered since being on this site!! Great to see a quiz thats not th old wives tales!! It says Im still having a girl, although its nearly borderline with a boy due to my may answers of being bossy etc lol

[Wanting-a-girl]

I believe it said 36 percent boy for me

[Salsa]

I believe it said 36 percent boy for me

Yes thats what it said for me too - then it said borderline although its a little more likely you are having a girl....
I just realised I said Im STILL having a girl.... lol
I dont even KNOW what im having!
My nub is girly, and thats all Im going on, but still trying NOT to get my hopes up!! But I know deep in my heart my hopes are well and truley up!!!
ho hum, its going to be a looooooong 22weeks!

[Wanting-a-girl]

O your not finding out that's rough lol I would love to do that but I can't my will power is not strong enough

[Mum to three girls]

It said I was 51% likely to have a girl!

[Tree]

If I were pregnant I would be 66% likely to be having a girl. :-)

[Salsa]

O your not finding out that's rough lol I would love to do that but I can't my will power is not strong enough

Trust me my will power is diminishing quickly as I near my anatomy scan! lol but DH really doesnt want to find out (we havent ever found out with any of the kids) so thats what we're doing.
The other times I was not at all interested in knowing - I wish I never got a nub shot this time (I didnt ask, nor did I want one, it was just on one of the pics I got from the scan) If I hadnt of, then I wouldnt have anything to obsess over!! Anyway, I think the next couple of weeks will be hard coz all you ladies are finding out/or have found out, and Im feeling really left out lol but once we are all passed that stage maybe it will be easier to put it at the back of my mind..... wishful thinking haha

[WantingPink]

It says that I am 47% likely to have a boy... that is pretty much 50/50.

[Tree]

Trust me my will power is diminishing quickly as I near my anatomy scan! lol but DH really doesnt want to find out (we havent ever found out with any of the kids) so thats what we're doing.
The other times I was not at all interested in knowing - I wish I never got a nub shot this time (I didnt ask, nor did I want one, it was just on one of the pics I got from the scan) If I hadnt of, then I wouldnt have anything to obsess over!! Anyway, I think the next couple of weeks will be hard coz all you ladies are finding out/or have found out, and Im feeling really left out lol but once we are all passed that stage maybe it will be easier to put it at the back of my mind..... wishful thinking haha

Can't you just look at the screen? You can say to your husband that you wouldn't know what you were looking at anyway...

[Salsa]

Can't you just look at the screen? You can say to your husband that you wouldn't know what you were looking at anyway...

I work in Radiology - so absolutely know what Im looking at! And he knows I know! lol.... the one down side to working in the business - on the plus side, I had lots of scans at work in the first tri to put my mind at ease....

[Salsa]

Ladies, we just sold our investment property! A little sad as it was the first house DH and I had, and it was so perfect for us when we bought it. Its a 2 min walk to one of the best beaches in Perth, and we had our first baby there. I have so many wonderful memories in the house, we had so much fun there. We've been in a much bigger house now for 4 yrs, and have been renting it out. Now we decided to put it on the market as its a great sellers market ATM and we want to do extensions and renovations to our current house...
Its plenty big enough at the moment, but need a new kitchen and floors etc and then we had the crazy (yet exciting) idea of building a second story. Its a big 1000sqm block in a great suburb, but a 30 yr old house which really needs work done to it.
We've slowly done some renos over the last 4 yrs but now hopefully we can do the rest in one hit!
WIll be horrid living here at the same time as the renos, but a few awful months will certainly be worth it!
Anyway, I guess its the pregnancy hormones making me feel all sentimental about it.... I thought I'd be more excited, but I feel a bit sad.... Anyway it is great news, I just need my heart to catch up with my head...

[Tree]

I work in Radiology - so absolutely know what Im looking at! And he knows I know! lol.... the one down side to working in the business - on the plus side, I had lots of scans at work in the first tri to put my mind at ease....

Aw, ok... So could you sneaky get a friend to scan you... Or is that a very naughty suggestion!?

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Salsa - we are hoping that our investment property will complete its sale on Friday. It was also our first home together and where we brought home DS1 (also where he was conceived ;) ) But, we've been in our bigger house for 3 years now, and have completely renovated it and added an extension. DS2 and this little one were concieved here and DS2 was born in our bedroom, so it'll be sad to see this house go eventually, but I'm already getting itchy feet. Hubby is currently going through interview stages for a job 3 hours away, and i so hope he gets it because we can afford a house double in size down there, which means this girl can have a proper nursery and not share a room.

[Mum to three girls]

Salsa, how on earth are you not scanning yourself?! That is willpower. I would have done it by now and just not told DH.

[Salsa]

Aw, ok... So could you sneaky get a friend to scan you... Or is that a very naughty suggestion!?

hehe.... I dont think I can do that to him! Its very tempting but I wouldnt be able to keep it to myself.... I'll be fine, I'll stop obsessing soon and just get on with it! :wink:

[Wanting-a-girl]

omg ive been going to sleep at 930 for the past couple nights to sleep these sleeps away lmao!!!! 4 more sleeps!!!

[Thorz300]

DS3 just broke out into a rash all over his body after having 3 days of a fever. I think that means he had roseola, but I'm not sure because it happened right after getting shots, so I think it was a reaction to his shots. Either way he is still cranky and sick. I'm not sure I will be able to make it to my scan in 2 days if he doesn't get better by tomorrow. I don't want to ask my friend to watch him when he is sick (DS1 and DS2 are going to go to the scan with us), she has 2 little boys of her own that I don't want to expose. I think I am going to call the dr to see if it is a normal reaction to these specific shots. Ugh, last time I had a scan coming up, DS1 was throwing up the night before lol!

[divakotka]

Thorz -- My DS1 had roseola last year. I was worried about the fever that lasted 3-4 days but then when I saw the rash, I knew what it was. If the fever is gone now, it could very well be roseola. The shots may just be coincidental. I don't know if they would cause such a prolonged fever either. Even if it was a reaction to the shots, it wouldn't make him contagious in any way. I do hope he feels better soon and that you get to go to your scan. I think it will work out!

My anatomy scan is this afternoon. Not too nervous yet but looking forward to seeing the little guy. I haven't felt much movement from him yet and I really hope he gets a clean bill of health.

[Wanting-a-girl]

What shot did he get? Ds1 and 2 both broke out after chicken pox and the 2nd mmr and I know I took ds1 to the hospital of his cause he had a fever and appeared to have chicken pox but the could never give me a real answer but it was days after the vaccine

[Thorz300]

He got his 3rd Hep B shot and a PVC13 shot. Im actually thinking its roseola and it just was poor timing after the shots. All my boys have had roseola before so I am pretty familiar with it. The only thing is I thought they could only get in once and this would be his 2nd bout with it. DS1 and DS3 also got a mild case of the chicken pox from the vaccine, their dr said it almost NEVER happens, but I don't buy that because 2 of the 3 of my boys got it. I'm sure he is fine and I'll still get to go to my scan. Roseola isn't contagious at this stage anyway.

Diva good luck with your scan today. Let us know how it goes.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg they give hep b shot to babies in the state?! Thats crazy ... Here we get hep b shots in grade 7

[divakotka]

Wanting-a-girl -- the US has a pretty hardcore vaccination policy. We are splitting up all of our shots so they never get more than two at a time. The Hep B vaccine is actually administered to babies at birth here! We opted out of that with the boys and they actually haven't had any Hep B shots at all.

When I was 17, I got a booster for Hep B (in Europe) and two weeks later, I could barely lift my arms, could hardly walk, and I was in tremendous pain and stiff all over. My labs were a complete mess with inflammation levels through the roof. It took almost two years of hardcore meds all of which didn't do anything (cortisone, methotrexate, plaquenil, which is an anti-malaria med used for lupus, etc). I was diagnosed with everything from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to lupus, etc. Anyway, after a while it just disappeared and I haven't been sick since then (also never got another hep b shot!). All the doctors vehemently argued that it was NOT a reaction from the heb b vaccine and that I was just in "remission" from whatever illness I had. Yeah right. So that's why my kids will NOT get this vaccine.
We are also delaying MMR until 2 years instead of 1.

[divakotka]

Thorz -- I really hope my hep b rant doesn't make you feel bad. That wasn't my intention. Plenty of babies/kids get it and are just fine. It was just a personal decision based on my own health history and I would never judge anyone for giving it to their kids.

[fish2012]

Yes thats what it said for me too - then it said borderline although its a little more likely you are having a girl....
I just realised I said Im STILL having a girl.... lol
I dont even KNOW what im having!
My nub is girly, and thats all Im going on, but still trying NOT to get my hopes up!! But I know deep in my heart my hopes are well and truley up!!!
ho hum, its going to be a looooooong 22weeks!

Said 58% I was having a boy this time an 36% for the last too lol!

[fish2012]

Thorz sorry your lill mans ill ;-(

Salsa please get a friend to give you a sneaky scan!

Northern & salsa wow you girls are savvy! Changing times exciting

Xx

[Thorz300]

Diva, it doesn't scare me or make me feel bad. My Parents are really hard core ANTI VACCINATION and hear all sorts of things from them. I feel that if someone knows there might be a genetic predisposition to reacting poorly to a vaccination then they should NOT get it or give it to their kids. We do not get the flu shot because it now has the H1N1 included and 2 of my sisters got permanent nerve issues from it and the Doctors agree that it came from the H1N1 so, I do not get the flu shot and neither do my boys because of what happened to my sisters. We used to get it until they combined it with the H1N1. Also, I am the same way with the schedule for my boys shots. He is behind the normal schedule because I am very picky about when he can have them and how many DH is a Dr so he is pro vaccination and my parents are so ANTI that I hear it from both sides all of the time. I absolutely believe that people can have adverse reactions and for that reason I do them on my own schedule. Sorry all of that happened to you, I am glad you are better now!

[Wanting-a-girl]

i havnt given ds3 any vaccines YET lol i am going to start soon i just didnt want any what ifs with him and autism i am a paranoid wreck with him tho everytime he gets sick i swear i have a mental breakdown wondering if he has something crazy

there are certain shot that i will not be giving him tho cause i personally dont see the point for some

i will do the D-Tap, i will do the mmr when he is 4/5 and the prevnar im still up in the air.... i will not give him the varcilla

[Wanting-a-girl]

also i think the vaccine thing is a very personal decision ... and I am just saying what i personally do with my little guy i would never push my views on others or make any one feel bad for vaccinating we all do what we think is best

[Northern_Shutterbug]

My craving for ham or bacon is getting really bad! I've made myself bacon and leek soup - I swear I could eat all four portions! Its so salty and gorgeous!!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

omg i had a thing for bacon a couple weeks ago except i wanted it on sub bread and with mayo thats it lol

[fish2012]

ha ha bacon fries i've been craving ;-S

[Northern_Shutterbug]

I've just made THE most amazing soup!

Full packet of smoked bacon with fat trimmed off and chopped
3 leeks chopped
3 medium potatoes chopped
Knob of butter
Water

Fry the bacon and leeks in the butter, then add the potatoes. Cover with water (and some extra!) and simmer until the potato is soft. Blend.

Its absolutely gorgeous and lovely and salty so its really good for the craving!

Its about 350 calories a bowl, so not the lowest but oh my goodness its tasty!! Makes 3 greedy sized bowls.

[divakotka]

Hi Ladies,

I'm back from the anatomy scan and am so happy that the little guy looks absolutely healthy. They were looking for signs of "tricuspid regurgitation" that they thought they saw in his heart at 13 weeks (basically a valve that's not closing all the way) and couldn't find ANY. The head of maternal fetal medicine himself came in to double check and he said our little boy looks perfect! And yes, he's definitely ALL BOY still, lol. I have really gotten used to that idea now though. As long as I stay away from "the other side" of the baby clothing section at stores. :)

Also, little dude is measuring a full week ahead, so 19w2d, 68th percentile and his head is actually 96th percentile! OMG. Just like DS2 who was 9lbs6oz at birth. And he is estimated to weigh 10 oz already. :)

My placenta is anterior, just like it was with DS1. So this explains why I haven't felt much movement yet. I am a little bummed about it because feeling and seeing DS2 was absolutely amazing. But what can you do. Just so happy he's healthy and no heart or other issues.

Aaaaaand here's the picture (they gave me a dvd for free because DH couldn't be there since he had to watch the boys, saved me $10). His lips look really odd (puffy), but it was hard to even get this shot because he likes to smoosh his face straight into the placenta, apparently.
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[Wanting-a-girl]

Awww diva he is,sooo cute!

Any names picked yet?

[Thorz300]

Yay I'm so glad he is perfectly healthy!! Such good news! And he looks so sweet too! Yay

[divakotka]

We haven't really talked about names lately. At some point both of us liked Evan Christopher (DH's name is Christopher). It's really hard when you're on your third of the same gender!!! I'm wondering if this time, we need to actually see the little guy first before committing to a name.

Thorz -- how's your kiddo doing? Not that many hours left until your scan!

[Salsa]

Salsa - we are hoping that our investment property will complete its sale on Friday. It was also our first home together and where we brought home DS1 (also where he was conceived ;) ) But, we've been in our bigger house for 3 years now, and have completely renovated it and added an extension. DS2 and this little one were concieved here and DS2 was born in our bedroom, so it'll be sad to see this house go eventually, but I'm already getting itchy feet. Hubby is currently going through interview stages for a job 3 hours away, and i so hope he gets it because we can afford a house double in size down there, which means this girl can have a proper nursery and not share a room.

Wow that sounds so exciting!! I have my fingers crossed for you he gets the job. It will be exciting to do the extensions to our place, I just wish I could close my eyes and have all the mess and carry on over with lol

[Salsa]

Salsa, how on earth are you not scanning yourself?! That is willpower. I would have done it by now and just not told DH.

Well I managed to refrain for the other pregnancies so I have to for this one too! But its certainly harder this time round!

Anyway, Ive been awake all last night with gastro! And still going today!! My kids had it a week ago and I thought I was pretty clever avoiding it back then especially as I was the one cleaning it all up! Its just awful, but hoping it will subside soon....

[Salsa]

DS3 just broke out into a rash all over his body after having 3 days of a fever. I think that means he had roseola, but I'm not sure because it happened right after getting shots, so I think it was a reaction to his shots. Either way he is still cranky and sick. I'm not sure I will be able to make it to my scan in 2 days if he doesn't get better by tomorrow. I don't want to ask my friend to watch him when he is sick (DS1 and DS2 are going to go to the scan with us), she has 2 little boys of her own that I don't want to expose. I think I am going to call the dr to see if it is a normal reaction to these specific shots. Ugh, last time I had a scan coming up, DS1 was throwing up the night before lol!

Oh No!!! You've had bad timing with your scans and your boys being sick!! Poor little man - sending him lots of healthy vibes and hope it clears up so you can get to your scan. Kids bounce back quickly - you'd be suprised what they can come through in 2 days!! fingers crossed x x

[Salsa]

Omg they give hep b shot to babies in the state?! Thats crazy ... Here we get hep b shots in grade 7

In Australia they get their first hep b shot on day 3 of being born!

[Salsa]

Hi Ladies,

I'm back from the anatomy scan and am so happy that the little guy looks absolutely healthy. They were looking for signs of "tricuspid regurgitation" that they thought they saw in his heart at 13 weeks (basically a valve that's not closing all the way) and couldn't find ANY. The head of maternal fetal medicine himself came in to double check and he said our little boy looks perfect! And yes, he's definitely ALL BOY still, lol. I have really gotten used to that idea now though. As long as I stay away from "the other side" of the baby clothing section at stores. :)

Also, little dude is measuring a full week ahead, so 19w2d, 68th percentile and his head is actually 96th percentile! OMG. Just like DS2 who was 9lbs6oz at birth. And he is estimated to weigh 10 oz already. :)

My placenta is anterior, just like it was with DS1. So this explains why I haven't felt much movement yet. I am a little bummed about it because feeling and seeing DS2 was absolutely amazing. But what can you do. Just so happy he's healthy and no heart or other issues.

Aaaaaand here's the picture (they gave me a dvd for free because DH couldn't be there since he had to watch the boys, saved me $10). His lips look really odd (puffy), but it was hard to even get this shot because he likes to smoosh his face straight into the placenta, apparently.
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Yay!! So happy your BEAUTIFUL bubba is perfectly healthy!! What a little sweetheart!! My placenta is also anterior, this is my third time with an anterior placenta!! Yes I agree it is a little frustrating, but soon we'll feel them move and cherish every moment x

[fish2012]

Diva congrats gorgeous bubba!

Northern soup soup sounds amazing

Thorz how many hours please?

[Wanting-a-girl]

Yes I need the hour countdown as well thorz lol!

I'm 74 hours I believe

[Northern_Shutterbug]

The house has gone!! Money hasn't got to our account yet, but we've had confirmation that the sale had gone through and my hubby is currently there handing over the keys!

[fish2012]

Whoop whoop northern dinner on you tonite then ;-)

Wanting agh its getting close!!!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

It feels so far still lol... This week has really dragged on... And I'm guessing that's what this weekend will do also lol

72 hours lmao

I'm looking forward to thorz! Can't wit to know

[fish2012]

Um I do wonder if the whole preggies gonna go slower now I know ;-s mi d you would be insane if I had hadn't found out! Can't win!

[Thorz300]

28.5 hours!!! It will be 3pm est ugh I'm getting nervous! I'm feeling really nauseated I wonder if its nerves or ms??

Ds3 is almost whole again! Rash is almost gone, fever is gone, and appetite is back! And he slept through the night!! Yay!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

3pm! Wow! I couldn't bare waiting through the day! I booked men bright and early :)

[Thorz300]

That's the only time they had available for this Saturday, my Saturdays are so busy, the time will fly by. Especially since its going to be over 60 degrees and sunny! I've got a lot of yard work I can do! I love yard work and gardening!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Aww lucky you! It's still -5 all weekend here and Monday will be 12 degrees but raining! I can't wait for nice weather

[Wanting-a-girl]

I just want a little advice... My little cousin is 16 and just found out she is pregnant about 12 weeks they think... Now I did the whole 16 and pregnant thing myself and I survived iPod I have been very supportive I told her she will do great and congratulated her.. (something that I never got with my first preg) anyways my aunt got preg when she was 16 and it ended being a tubal and she was never able to have kids they tried ivf several times so they adopted my two cousins... Now my preg cousin has struggled With the fact that she was given away and she hates her birth mother for doing it so she is dead against adoption and she has told me this and I don't know if she has told her mom... But my mom just called saying that she is going to try and pressure her into it... What should I do!? My mom never once brought up adoption when I was 16 thank god! Should I talk to my cousin so she expects what's coming? I don't want to over step tho and my aunt to be mad at me but this is serious right? I don't like that she is going to be pressured to do this and I don't want to know that's what is going to happen and not let her know

[Thorz300]

Oh man that's a rough one!! I'm sorry! I would talk to your cousin about your experience and to be supportive. The thing that is MOST important is what will be best for the baby! I am supportive of adoption if that is what is best! I strongly believe however that the baby should stay with his/her birth mom IF there is a stable nurturing environment. The best you do is support her and relate to her through your own experiences but ultimately it's her decision on what she wants to do! You are a good aunt!

[Mum to three girls]

I just want a little advice... My little cousin is 16 and just found out she is pregnant about 12 weeks they think... Now I did the whole 16 and pregnant thing myself and I survived iPod I have been very supportive I told her she will do great and congratulated her.. (something that I never got with my first preg) anyways my aunt got preg when she was 16 and it ended being a tubal and she was never able to have kids they tried ivf several times so they adopted my two cousins... Now my preg cousin has struggled With the fact that she was given away and she hates her birth mother for doing it so she is dead against adoption and she has told me this and I don't know if she has told her mom... But my mom just called saying that she is going to try and pressure her into it... What should I do!? My mom never once brought up adoption when I was 16 thank god! Should I talk to my cousin so she expects what's coming? I don't want to over step tho and my aunt to be mad at me but this is serious right? I don't like that she is going to be pressured to do this and I don't want to know that's what is going to happen and not let her know

Can you take her out for something to eat - I know it's hard with the kids - and just gently say that you'll support her no matter what she decides? That all of her options are hard and that it's important she give herself time to work through them and that you're there to listen to her while she's deciding.

Good luck Thorz!

[shiningstar]

I've been out of town for the last week.. Trying to catch up on everyone. So excited for the upcoming scans. Good luck Thorz & WAG!!!

Am I the only one that has no clue when I will be finding out the gender?? (Besides those who are team green) I have an appointment next week, but they didn't mention anything about having an ultrasound. Tbh, I'm ok with waiting because I'm terrified to find out. I hate that feeling! I try to think about the baby as a boy and I feel like I would be ok... but who knows how I will really react.

[Salsa]

Aww lucky you! It's still -5 all weekend here and Monday will be 12 degrees but raining! I can't wait for nice weather

You can have our nice weather - its 35 degrees C here but its well into Autum!! Im sooooo over this loooooooong HOT summer we've had now for 6 months, I get so hot and bothered in pregnancy and just wish for slightly cooler weather so Im not sweltering everytime I go out with the kids... I become rather grumpy! haha

[WantingPink]

I just want a little advice... My little cousin is 16 and just found out she is pregnant about 12 weeks they think... Now I did the whole 16 and pregnant thing myself and I survived iPod I have been very supportive I told her she will do great and congratulated her.. (something that I never got with my first preg) anyways my aunt got preg when she was 16 and it ended being a tubal and she was never able to have kids they tried ivf several times so they adopted my two cousins... Now my preg cousin has struggled With the fact that she was given away and she hates her birth mother for doing it so she is dead against adoption and she has told me this and I don't know if she has told her mom... But my mom just called saying that she is going to try and pressure her into it... What should I do!? My mom never once brought up adoption when I was 16 thank god! Should I talk to my cousin so she expects what's coming? I don't want to over step tho and my aunt to be mad at me but this is serious right? I don't like that she is going to be pressured to do this and I don't want to know that's what is going to happen and not let her know

I think I would talk to her and let her know that you are there for her and that you will support her in whatever decision she makes. I don't think that anyone should be pressuring her into a decision. She needs to make the best educated decision for her and the baby. She is the one that is going to have to live with the decision long term. If she regrets a decision that anyone pressures her into she is likely to resent the person/people who pressured her into it. Just let her know that you have been in her shoes and that if she has questions or needs advice you are there for her to listen and talk to.

[WantingPink]

Thorz can't wait for your update tomorrow!!

[Southern Butterfly]

I feel like I'm falling so behind with this thread. It's been a busy week with all the kids home for Spring Break but I love the fun and craziness. I'm going to miss my older guys when they go back to school next week.

Diva- I'm so glad your little man is healthy and there was no sign of the valve issue. He's already a cutie!

Thorz- Sorry to hear about your poor little DS3, glad he's feeling better now! Now all of our little guys need to behave and stop getting sick! Can't wait for your scan tomorrow, it's nice to have someone in my same time zone for easier stalking lol.

WAG- I agree it would be nice for you to share your own experience so that she can see all sides of the situiation before making any decisions. That's such a tough spot.

Salsa- You have quite the willpower, I'm impressed! I had considered staying team green but I knew with ll the dozens of scans I would be having that I'd never make it until birth without peeking.

[WantingPink]

Okay ladies I could really use your opinions, experience, advice, thoughts, etc. DH and I really got into it tonight over when his Mom is going to come out to see the baby. I am scheduled for a C-section on a Friday so he wants his Mom to fly out and stay with us the Wednesday before the baby is born until ??? Probably at least two weeks after the baby is born. I really like his Mom however, my Mom is in town and I would prefer my Mom being with me (if I need someone) after the baby is born to help out with the kids while I recover from my C-section. I tried to explain to DH that I would be most comfortable with my own Mom being the one that is around while I am post C-section, in my pajamas, waiting for my milk to come in, hoping my incision doesn't get infected, boobs hanging out, bleeding like a stuck pig, hormonal crying, hair in knots, sleep deprived hot mess!! I like his Mom a lot however, I don't want to have to worry about her comfort, I want to worry about mine and the baby. DH is making me feel like a selfish bi*ch for wanting her to come out two weeks after the baby is born. He even went as far as saying "well then I will tell her not to come out at all then".

WTF?? Am I missing something?? It it normal for the MIL to come and stay with you before until after the baby is born?? Please give me some insight on this... I don't understand why it is a big deal that she waits and comes out two weeks after the baby is born and I am feeling a little more human. I know for a fact it is NOT her that is pushing to come out before the baby is born. I know that she even knew that we were fighting about this that she would completely understand about this and would gladly come out two weeks after the baby was born. She is always more than accommodating and understanding (sometimes too accommodating and understanding). This is 100% coming from my DH. Has anyone else had this experience? What would you tell DH if he was insisting his Mom come for when the baby is born until after the baby is born?

[WantingPink]

Had my 20 week scan today and the baby is measuring completely normal and is still a girl:) I feel like I can breath a little easier and relax until the baby is born!

[Mum to three girls]

Okay ladies I could really use your opinions, experience, advice, thoughts, etc. DH and I really got into it tonight over when his Mom is going to come out to see the baby. I am scheduled for a C-section on a Friday so he wants his Mom to fly out and stay with us the Wednesday before the baby is born until ??? Probably at least two weeks after the baby is born. I really like his Mom however, my Mom is in town and I would prefer my Mom being with me (if I need someone) after the baby is born to help out with the kids while I recover from my C-section. I tried to explain to DH that I would be most comfortable with my own Mom being the one that is around while I am post C-section, in my pajamas, waiting for my milk to come in, hoping my incision doesn't get infected, boobs hanging out, bleeding like a stuck pig, hormonal crying, hair in knots, sleep deprived hot mess!! I like his Mom a lot however, I don't want to have to worry about her comfort, I want to worry about mine and the baby. DH is making me feel like a selfish bi*ch for wanting her to come out two weeks after the baby is born. He even went as far as saying "well then I will tell her not to come out at all then".

WTF?? Am I missing something?? It it normal for the MIL to come and stay with you before until after the baby is born?? Please give me some insight on this... I don't understand why it is a big deal that she waits and comes out two weeks after the baby is born and I am feeling a little more human. I know for a fact it is NOT her that is pushing to come out before the baby is born. I know that she even knew that we were fighting about this that she would completely understand about this and would gladly come out two weeks after the baby was born. She is always more than accommodating and understanding (sometimes too accommodating and understanding). This is 100% coming from my DH. Has anyone else had this experience? What would you tell DH if he was insisting his Mom come for when the baby is born until after the baby is born?

I'd say no. DH's mother and grandmother came out for three weeks immediately after DD3 was born and although they were helpful and lovely it was just too much for me. I'd had my first section and they were practically very helpful but the extra strain of guests was just too much. I'd have rather had beans on toast for tea and piles of washing than the extra effort of guests at a time when I'm most vulnerable (tired/hormonal).

All going well I should have a normal delivery this time but even if I don't I'm insisting on at least two weeks of no guests (this actually includes my mum as well) so we can regroup as a family.

[Girlsway]

WantingPink is your DH going to take time off after the delivery? The first moments with a new baby are precious and you dont want other people to interfere. Can your DH look after you for a while and have guests to help out when he is back to work?

I am pro two weeks of no staying guests idea as Mum to 3 girls suggested and also from my own experience. That could be a compromise for both sides of the family.

[Girlsway]

Good luck Thorz today! How many hours now?

[Mum to three girls]

Was Elements having her anatomy scan this week?

[Northern_Shutterbug]

WantingPink - I can completely understand, its my mum that pushed to be there when DS1 was born and as he was 8 days late it was very hard work! This time they'll book flights for about a month after. My MIL only lives 3 miles away but doesn't interfere unless asked. I would be saying no to MIL and perhaps a just have mum there for 7-10 days after if you need her help.

Why not compromise and say your mum one week after birth, then MIL one week after that?

[Northern_Shutterbug]

On a different note, I'm off for 9 days now. Going to hopefully be relaxing in some sunshine and good homely Spanish food (not where I grew up but my country!). I'll probably post occasionally, and definitely want to put a bump photo on with me in my maxi dress as I look huge!!

Good luck with all the scans everyone!!!

[Salsa]

Enjoy the time off Northern!!

[Thorz300]

Good morning ladies, just over 7 hours now!! How scary!

[Mel1983]

Good morning ladies, just over 7 hours now!! How scary!

Good luck thorz! Thinking of u! Very excited!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks for the advice ladies! I know she wants t keep the baby and totally opposed t giving it up.... I don't think it's fair for her mom to pressure her to give a baby she wants up!

About people over after a baby... NO lol I lived with my mom for my first two and now after having ds3 I see all the special moments I missed! I want to basically be alone with my babies lol even right after I had ds3 DH took him and walked into a corner that I couldnt see him lol, I was so mad!

Yay can't wait thorz please don't leave us hanging all night :)

[Longingforgirl]

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[Salsa]

Good luck Thorz!! I'm just off to bed so will be looking forward to your update when I wake up tomorrow!! xx

[True Blue]

Good Luck Thorz :)

[Wanting-a-girl]

47 1/2 hours till my u/s! I am nervous, excited, anxious! I don't care what the baby is I just can't wait to know! I was having a hard time boning with it the whole pregnancy until it started kicking and I fell in love and lost my gender desire

[WantingPink]

Thanks everyone... DH still isn't speaking to me and it is making me feel awful. DH is going to be taking at least two weeks off of work when the baby is born (maybe even more) so there shouldn't be any reason for either of our parents to be here a whole lot. That is what is making this even more frustrating. Not sure why he is so insistent on his Mom being here before until after the baby is born. I completely agree with you Mum to three girls... I don't want the added stress of the house guests. I don't want to have to go upstairs to get some privacy when feeding the baby, I don't want to have to worry about what she wants to eat and if she is comfortable in the bed and if her room is too hot or if the house is too messy. The thing that bothers me the most about all of this is that it isn't her that wants to be here, it is DH. He isn't even that close with her?? They talk maybe twice a month and it is usually something about the kids when they do talk. I think I am just really pissed at him right now for putting this added stress on me... just when I was breathing easy about having a healthy baby!! I feel like he isn't putting my needs first. Sorry to vent so much... I just don't want to talk about this to anyone IRL.

[WantingPink]

Thorz can't wait for an update!! Wanting a girl I can't wait for your update to!! I love hearing the results of all the gender scans!! So excited for the both of you!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ooooooo wanting pink I would be pissed too! Thats not fair what he's doing to you! I remember with ds3 my parents just coming over for an hour and I'm a pretty private person with my parent I dont share much with them cause we didn't have close relationships ever and so uncomfortable tryig to breast feed! I had a hard time breast feeding cause of my breast reduction so the added stress is not needed! I say put your foot down and make him know that its not happening... You will be caring for a baby and you don't need to worry about someone else's comforts!

[divakotka]

Here and stalking Thorz! Good luck, hun! :)

[Wanting-a-girl]

Her scan is in 10 minutes! I wonder how long she will keep us waiting!

[True Blue]

Stalking!!!!!

[divakotka]

Hopefully not too much longer :-D

[Wanting-a-girl]

Anticipation is killer!

[Wanting-a-girl]

I have to go out for a little bit I'm going to miss it :(

[divakotka]

I have to go out for a little bit I'm going to miss it :(

Not necessarily. She might keep us waiting until tonight, haha. I do hope though that it's a girl, and if it's another boy, I hope she's okay... :(

[Thorz300]

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[Tree]

Awe, so cute! Sorry you didn't hear girl but congratulations on a healthy little boy. Boys are awesome, so much fun!!

[Girlsway]

Thorz congrats on a healthy baby, do you have any pictures?

[Mum to three girls]

I'm sorry you didn't hear girl but congrats on another gorgeous boy. I do think you're very clever for making boys so easily!

[True Blue]

Sorry you didn't hear girl Thorz but congratulations on a healthy son.
Give yourself time x

[True Blue]

I'm sorry you didn't hear girl but congrats on another gorgeous boy. I do think you're very clever for making boys so easily!

I second this :)

[Southern Butterfly]

Congratulations! Give yourself time to feel how you need to feel. We're both going to be one of the few families with 4-of-a-kind, it's something really special! This little one is meant to be yours and imagine all the joy he will bring once he's cuddled in your arms:HH:

[Thorz300]

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[Girlsway]

I am not an expert but it's not a very clear boy.

[divakotka]

Thorz -- I am stunned. So the tech was 100% confident? to my eyes, the first picture does indeed look like a boy. When I got my scan there, the tech was able to show me that it was a boy, not just from the potty shot, but also the profile view. But I was a a tad bit further along than you are.

I really understand you need your time to process this and may not even be ready to talk much to us. I just want to send you some big virtual hugs. Of course, any baby is an enormous blessing and you know that. So I won't refrain from congratulating you! I am sure this baby boy will be just as adorable and handsome as your other boys.

As you know, this is our last baby as well so I am all too familiar with that feeling of finality. Hang in there...we are here for you.

[Girlsway]

My very good friends dad died this morning, which made me realise how lucky ladies we are to be bringing new lives to the world soon no matter if a boy or a girl. It's a miracle we can give a life to someone.

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Thorz, I'm really sorry you didn't hear girl ;( I'm a bit worried though as that first picture isn't very obvious, and didn't look dissimilar to mine :$

[Thorz300]

Ladies thank you! I'm going to be ok, I am giving myself today to mourn the loss of the daughter I will never have! I think I have cried it all out already, DS2 who is barely 4 saw me crying, and it broke his heart, (he has NEVER seen me cry before) so he got all teary eyed and ran up to me and said, "Mommy I will hug you all day until you are happy and I will never let go until your tears are gone! But be careful because crying makes your boogies come out, trust me I know, I cry a LOT"!!!! That made me laugh through my tears! I have the sweetest boys! He has practically been by my side ever since we got home and when he does go off to play, he keeps coming back to check on me to see if I'm happy! I truly love my sweet boys and I know that this little one inside of me will be just as sweet and I will adore and love him. I know that this baby, regardless of gender, is MY baby and meant for us!! I will be ok I just really need to cry it out because, I NEVER imagined my life without a daughter, and now I have too.

As far as the scan goes, she said she was almost certain! But certain enough not to give me a free redo. I'm confident that is a boy and I will plan accordingly, I cannot hang on to hopes that it might be wrong. If it ends up being wrong in 5 weeks then I wont be disappointed, but I do not plan on anything changing! I do have a friend that was told boy at 14w5d (which is what I am technically) and it ended up being her 4th girl, but those are generally rare cases so I am not holding my breath, I need to move on with my pregnancy and prepare for this little man!

Thank you so much for your support! I posted the boy shoes on facebook, I was going to wait, but then I decided it would be better to do a generic public announcement then try to skirt around the issue when people ask me individually, this way they don't have to ask me about the gender, most of them will know!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Sorry you didn't hear girl :( but you will be okay... I was really rooting for you!

[Southern Butterfly]

Thorz you have a wonderful outlook and I can tell how much you adore your boys! That little DS of yours sounds so darn adorable. You are one lucky mama and you're going to always be well looked after with such sweet boys as that! Congrats again!:celebrate:

[divakotka]

Love your attitude Thorz. Way to go! And aren't little boys like your DS so sweet? What was your hubby's reaction? And how did the FB reveal go?

I hope you ended up liking the place you went to. I'd feel bad if it hadn't been a good experience.

[Thorz300]

I liked the place just fine, and the lady was really nice, I was just a little upset at first because she at first said girl for a split second and called the baby a her and then said "Oh I'm sorry......I'm pretty sure I spoke to soon", and then found the boy bits. That was really hard on me, because my heart leapt out of my chest with excitement and then fell and crushed to the floor breaking into pieces all within a matter of moments, it was really hard!! My DH really wanted a girl too, but is fine either way (i'm sure it would be different if we were having our 4th girl, he would probably care more because like every mom wants a daughter, every dad wants a son) anyway, he has been very comforting and loving and taking care of everything around the house including the boys so I can grieve for tonight. I'm already feeling better, my friend stopped by with cookies. She finds out the gender of her baby next week, I'm sure it will be a girl, thats how things work for me. LOL

[Wanting-a-girl]

Omg that's terrible :( being told girl first! I'm gonna make sure to tell my tech not to say a thing till she knows for sure and if shes not sure to not guess cause that doesn't sound fun! I kinds look forward to mine being a boy as crazy as that sounds lol my DH really wants a girl cause of the whole autism thing he said today if it's a boy he will just assume he has it and won't be excited! That made me sad

[divakotka]

Aaaahh I would have been crushed too! That is NOT okay! :( I wish she would have taken more time until she was certain. I'm sorry that happened to you....

Did she also make sure that it wasn't the cord between the legs? I asked all those pesky questions during my scan. :) What about this, or what about that? Hehe.

What a good DH you have. My DH told me that he would be more disappointed if he had three girls and no boy (even though he really was hoping for his little "princess").

Take your time to be sad. You don't have to get it all out of your system in one night. I feel 90% just fine now but the first couple of weeks after finding out, feelings sort of came in waves and caught me by surprise. It may not be that way for you at all. Just thought I'd share.

[Thorz300]

Oh I promised I would tell you that girl name that popped into my head, it was..... Macie Anne, I guess I'll never get to use that name, I really loved it :(

[WantingPink]

Thorz I am sorry you didn't hear girl. I am so glad you have an understanding and wonderful DH who is supportive of your wanting to grieve. Take care of yourself and hope you feel better about it soon!! With a DS that is so sweet I am sure it won't take long. I love my two boys also and they are always kissing me and hugging me. It is a special bond and now you will have another sweet DS giving you hugs and kisses. Congrats and hope everyone's comments on FB are kind:)

[Salsa]

Congratulations Thorz on a gorgeous bubba! What a cute profile. Im sorry you didnt hear the news you were looking for, but I know this little man is going to bring you all so much love, laughter and joy. He was meant to be here, and with sweet gorgeous big brothers, he is one lucky little lad. Give yourself time to grieve, we are all here for you. You dont have to be brave here, even though you may feel you need to put that brave face on at home and around friends, here you can open up and that honestly is the best thing. Over time this will all start to feel right. Thinking of you hun x x x

[Mel1983]

Hey congratulations on your boy! Remember that every thing happens for a reason! I have my gender scan 27th of April and have kept it a secret from everyone. I'm going away for 3 nights when we have it so figured I could come to terms with the news on my own. E.g no family opinions etc.

I posted on another website that a accupuncturist I go to says she can tell gender from your pulse. She had it right with both my boys and I thought you might all like to try it. Maybe it's better for a professional to do it but give it a go to see. You hold ur finger on ur wrist , check both arms not at the same time! One wrist will feel stronger, my right does, which is the reason she thinks girl. It's right for a girl left for boy. With my 2 boys I remember her saying it was my left both times and I shrugged it off and hoped she was wrong as I wanted a girl! It was right though! Anyone wanna try x

[Wanting-a-girl]

26 hours for me :D cant wait to not have to wonder constantly!!!!

[Salsa]

That's really interesting Mel, I've never heard of that before. I just tried it and feel a definite stronger pulse on the right, but don't want to get my hopes up! Lol fun to do though x

[Mel1983]

That's really interesting Mel, I've never heard of that before. I just tried it and feel a definite stronger pulse on the right, but don't want to get my hopes up! Lol fun to do though x

When's your gender scan? I know I wasn't convinced with my boys but both times it was right. This time she said girl but I don't believe it I'm convinced its another boy. Hate the waiting, it's nice to know either way what little baba is x

[fish2012]

Hey all have been visiting a child free friend in Edinburgh this weekend bliss ;-)


Oh Thorz I'm so sorry honey your boys are so gorgeous I'm sure this one will steal your heart too how you feeling? Thinking of you xx

[fish2012]

Oh doll just read your post so sorry that must have been so tough xx

[fish2012]

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This is so cute hun sad for you that they're not pink shoes xx

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Just tried the pulse thing and mine is definitely stronger in my right. Can't compare to my boys though.

[Mel1983]

Just tried the pulse thing and mine is definitely stronger in my right. Can't compare to my boys though.

True for u then hope it's true for me!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Mine is stronger in my right... I have checked several times throughout today to be sure lol... I find out in 19 hours

[fish2012]

Wanting so exciting! Can't wait to see your bubba x

[divakotka]

Wanting-a-girl -- I so can't wait for your scan! I'll be stalking. What time is it?

My pulse seems stronger on my left side. Which would make sense since I am carrying a boy.

Thorz -- how are things going today? How did everyone in your family and circle of friends take the news? And are you relishing the gorgeous weather???

[Wanting-a-girl]

My appt is at ten so I'm guessing I will be home at 11 or 11:30! 17 more hours! Can't wait to sleep tonight so I can sleep away the majority of that time! Then in the morning I will be busy getting the boys ready for school so the time before my scan should zoom by! I'm excited that I will finally know what it is!

[Girlsway]

Good luck Wanting. Have my fingers crossed for you!

[Northern_Shutterbug]

I have everything crossed too xx :fx:

[Mum to three girls]

Good luck Wanting!

How are you doing Thorz?

[Mel1983]

Good luck with your scan wanting! Hope the pulse thing proves right for u!! Can't wait for ur update!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks ladies! I am so lucky to have all ur support! :D
The time can't move any slower I swear... I've never anticipated the gender u/s so much lol

Hope your doing okay thorz...

[Honeychild]

Oh Thorz. :hug: Congratulations on your little blue bundle, and I'm so sorry you didn't get to hear girl. Perfectly fair enough to take the time to grieve not having a daughter, it doesn't reflect anything on your sweet little boy - the child you wont have is a completely separate concept to the child you will have. And of course you know just how gorgeous little boys are, and that you'll love this one as much as you love all of your children, and that this last little guy may well be your special little buddy, as he will always be the baby of the family. Thinking of you, and at least you're over the hardest bit now, it will get easier from here. xx

Thinking of you too WAG. I hope you get to sleep away a lot of the hours between now and tomorrow.

Ok, off to catch up! I was only away for a few days but I've missed such a lot!

[Salsa]

Mel, I'm not finding out at my anatomy scan next wk!! Will be staying team green until birth so will have to wait another 5 months to see if pulse is right lol

[Salsa]

Good luck WAG!!! Stalking!!! Can't wait x x

[Salsa]

Thorz thinking of u Hun, hope you're doing ok x x

[Longingforgirl]

Thorz, I am so sorry you didn't hear girl! :sad: :sad:
I hope you are doing ok. I don't know what to say, I guess there are no words. :sad:

WAG, wishing you tons of luck today!!

[fish2012]

Wag - good luck how many hours?

[Wanting-a-girl]

3 more hours! Time to get the boys ready for school! And then drinking my liquid and eating something sugary to wake this baby up! I can't believe the day is finally here!

[Thorz300]

Good luck, I will be stalking!!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Glad to see you back thorz!

[Honeychild]

Crossing fingers for you WAG! :D

[Thorz300]

Thanks ladies for all your concern! To be honest, I didn't cry at all yesterday! I'm doing ok I wouldn't say great, just ok! Most everyone on Facebook and friends and family have been good about it, I only got 1 dumb comment that said, "ugh another boy!! Well maybe girl next time??" Lol there is NO next time! I haven't told DH or anyone else this but I'm having a hard time believing it totally as I wasn't even 15 weeks yet. I'm sure it really is a boy, but I can't shake this feeling that I'm SUPPOSED to have a girl in my family, deep inside I'm not settled that this is truly a boy. However, I try to quiet that little voice in my head and move forward with my life with 4 boys and say goodbye to that dream of my little Macie Anne. I'm going to paint the nursery today and shop for a new crib and just get the nursery ready to go! I need to get it done early because my hips will be in awful condition soon!

[Wanting-a-girl]

There is. O way of going high tech if you really feel like you are meant to have a girl? If it was an option for me I prob would have done it but I don't have money like that to spend without the guarantee of a baby and I didn't like the thought of frozen embryos and having to makes a decision of what to do with them.... I know I'm done at four. NO matter what lol I hope it's a girl but I know I will be fine if not I'm excited to use my boy name lol... Do you have a name picked out?

[Thorz300]

I can't have any more kids, it's just too hard on my body! Plus 4 is more than enough for my sanity lol. I'm with you, morally I struggle with leaving or destroying embryos, so HT Is out for sure. I don't have a name picked out, honestly that is one of the things that makes this so hard!! I don't like any names, I've used all the names I like already! I have some ideas but nothing I love.

[Mum to three girls]

Did you get a clear gender view, Thorz? I am NOT for a second disputing the scan but DD3 had a very prominent nub still at that gestation and my OB, who was having a look for fun, guessed boy before changing her mind after she did a proper nub shot and seeing how long and flat it was.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Well I hope you find a name that you LOvE that will sure help the situation! I'm happy your doing better... I was worried u weren't gonna come back :(

[Thorz300]

WAG I just had a really busy weekend that's why I haven't been on much. We had really nice weather so we were out a lot! Yay!

MUM this is my potty shot I'm sure it's really a boy, my heart must be having a hard time letting go. But I'm going to be just fine with my 4 guys.

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[Thorz300]

WAG good luck, if my calculations are right, you should be heading in now!
I would send you pink dust if I had any lol!

[Wanting-a-girl]

It's a BOY :D
Not one ounce of sadness here so I don't need any sorrys

I'm very happy to be having little Lennon and he is so cute he was wide awake and moving a out

[Rosie85]

Congrats! Love the name!

[Southern Butterfly]

Congratulations!!!!!:bluecheer:

I can't wait to see pics of Lennon! I can't believ that you,me and Thorz will all be welcoming our 4th sweet little guys together. I'm so happy you had a great scan and he looked healthy. Congrats again mama!!

[Longingforgirl]

Congratulations WAG! I love the name you have picked out! Did you get any pictures of the little guy?

[Rosie85]

You three ladies have such a special thing occurring, to have 4 boys! My cousin is married to someone from a family of 4 boys and she always talks about how special their bonds to each other are oh and their bond with their mom of course! She is the 1st daughter in law and she is sper close with their mom and is adored by her!

[Thorz300]

Congrats!! I'm so glad you have NO sadness! I hope I get there soon!! How exciting little Lennon is on his way! Remember I said I felt we were having the same gender whatever it was! At least I got that part right with the nubs!! Congrats again!

[Southern Butterfly]

I haven't posted a bump pic in a while, so here is my bulge at 18 weeks. I'm so embarassed I've already gained almost 20lbs!!!! Luckily my weight gain always slows in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters otherwise I'd be a whale at birth lol.

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[4Giffins]

Congrats on the healthy boys!!! Hope everyone is handling the news well..and hope I can catch this little blue streak!!

[Girlsway]

Congrats WAG, I love your attitude!

[Wanting-a-girl]

Thanks everyone! I was worried I might be sad and am very thankful I'm not... I gave it a good sway so this little guy is very ment to be here... And I'm so happy..his boy bits were the first thing to pop up on the screen lol can't wait to finally go shopping tonight! Just curious cause I've had April and February babies ... Will he need some summer clothes do u thnk?

[Thorz300]

I haven't posted a bump pic in a while, so here is my bulge at 18 weeks. I'm so embarassed I've already gained almost 20lbs!!!! Luckily my weight gain always slows in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters otherwise I'd be a whale at birth lol.

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[True Blue]

Congratulations WAG what a cutie :)

[WantingPink]

Congrats WAG!! I really admire how you are not sad at all. Thanks for posting the u/s pictures!!

[Wanting-a-girl]

when it comes down to it i know i wouldnt trade him for a girl ... i did everything that i could to try and sway so im just very at peace with it.. and i will feel complete when he gets here... if i was meant to have a girl he would have a vagina lol... i think i have protected myself very well through my pregnancy to just expect a boy...

one thing i can say i was actually quite shocked lol cause this pregnancy has been different from my boys which all had identical pregs lol OWT are a load of crap lol

and when i had my 16 week u/s and he had his bits hidden well he did that today when she was trying to show me after she already saw the sex.. and he hides them very well sooo shy babies can def be boys too lol

[Elements]

Had my scan - its a 3rd girl!

I'm so okay about that :) My sister went to the scan with me and she found out, then wrapped us a pink present and me hubby and the girls opened it together at home and all found out together :) It was very special

[Wanting-a-girl]

I didn't knw we were finding out the same day :) congrats!

[shiningstar]

WAG- Congrats on your little boy!! I truly admire your attitude and LOVE his name. :)

Elements- What a fun way to find out!! Congratulations on your little girl!

[fish2012]

WAG and elements congrats on your lovely healthy babies

so sorry you didn't get the gender you dreamed of i'm sure these will be beautiful additions to your families xxx

[Thorz300]

Had my scan - its a 3rd girl!

I'm so okay about that :) My sister went to the scan with me and she found out, then wrapped us a pink present and me hubby and the girls opened it together at home and all found out together :) It was very special

Congrats on your baby girl!

[Mum to three girls]

So much has happened since I've been asleep!

Thorz, that pic isn't screamingly boy but none of my girls looked like that. I think you did the right thing by finding out early, now when you have your anatomy health you can focus on health and be pleased to see him again.

Southern, you are still tiny. I'll have to post a bump pic, I am enormous.

Wanting, congratulations on your baby boy. I'm sorry he's not the girl you were hoping for but your attitude is awesome. You're allowed to have sad moments on here though - we understand.

Elements - there is something very special about the third daughter. My DH absolutely adores DD3 and refuses to admit that he ever wanted her to be a boy.

Either way, I should know in a week. I have an OB appointment in a week but my blood test results should be back by the end of the week. I'm about 80% focused on hoping the bloods are genetically ok and the rest worried about gender. I would be fine with a fourth daughter but I know how much DH would like a son

[Southern Butterfly]

Had my scan - its a 3rd girl!

I'm so okay about that :) My sister went to the scan with me and she found out, then wrapped us a pink present and me hubby and the girls opened it together at home and all found out together :) It was very special

:celebrate:Congratulations to you and your family!!! I love how you did the "reveal" together as a family. That is so sweet and special.

[True Blue]

This has been a busy group today :)

Congrats Elements I have to agree I totally love the way you all found out together, beautiful!!

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Wow, I can't believe I'm out for the day and I come back to all this!

Wanting and Elements, congratulations on your healthy babies! It is a shame that you didn't get your desired genders but the main things are happy healthy babies!

[Honeychild]

WAG, congratulations! Aww, Lennon is such a cutie already!! Great that you're feeling at peace about it, it makes sense that having given it your best shot, he's simply meant to be a boy. I think that was half the reason I swayed too.

And Elements, congratulations! What a beautiful way to find out! Were your girls over the moon? Fantastic that you're feeling good about it straight away too, very inspiring, both of you!

So who is next?

Southern, holy moly, you're tiny! I swear I can barely see my feet already!

[5boysandcounting]

Congrats Wanting and Elements on your lovely healthy babies xxx

[divakotka]

I just got on here for the first time today. Busy day shopping at outlets (Thorz -- Tanger on 71! :) ) for our upcoming trip to Europe.

Well HELLO BABY BOYS, lol. So many! Between all the boy mommas on here, we could really start a club, haha.

A huge congratulations to you WAG. Lennon looks so adorable and I love the name. Your attitude is fantastic! I'm not sure what kind of clothes you'd need for him as I don't know when it starts to get cold up there. I have a lot of onesies that should fit my new bub and layering always works well (both DS1 and DS2 are Winter babies).

Elements -- congratulations on your third daughter and I do love how you all found out together! Even though it may not be what WE planned, I am sure there is a very good reason for why these babies are joining us.

Mum to three-- can't wait for your scan and hopefully one very healthy baby for you! I'm sure it will be fine!

Thorz -- way to go moving forward with the nursery. What colors are you going with? I think we will get started when we get back from our Europe trip. I still have to convince DH to re-paint. Right now it looks like a faded buttercup yellow and I don't like it at all whereas DH thinks it's "good enough." Men!!!

I've only been gone 24 hours and I am sure I've missed a few people on here. Sorry! I hope you are all doing well and I wish everyone a great and happy week!

I'll be 19 weeks tomorrow. This pregnancy seems to be flying by all of a sudden. I'll post a bump pic if I don't have too frumpy of a day. ;)

[Elements]

The girls are over the moon its a sister. they really did not want a brother. And the smiles on there face's is what made it all okay :)
When we unwrapped it, it was a white blanket and DH was sooo confused untill i suggested he looked inside it, then my eldest saw and started squaking "ITS PINK!ITS PINK!' they are so happy.

And crongratulations to who I forgot to say congrats too, (cant hit the back button to remember your username now)Its such good news all the babies are healthy.

[Southern Butterfly]

Hey ladies, I was thinking it might be kind of fun to share some favorite pics of our kiddos. This is one of my favorites of my 3 guys...
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[Salsa]

Congratulations WAG and Elements!! Loving both your attitudes.... I forget now who said this but a while back someone said that its really the sole and character of our children that we fall in love with, not whats between their legs. Its really stuck with me, as its just so true. The importance of their gender becomes less and less as they get older and they become part of your family - you couldnt imagine life any other way!!

[DLTAG89]

Hiya, i have discovered this website a few days ago and it was love at first site, i've not been off it.

Can i join you sept thread please, I'm due on the 22nd :). I have 2 little boys who are 4 and 2. I'm really hoping for a girl this time but would be happy with a boy too. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and have a read of the thread :hug2:

[Salsa]

Hi DLTAG, welcome!! Of course we'd be happy to have you join! Did you sway at all? How long until you find out the gender?

[DLTAG89]

No i didnt sway, i read up alot on it when we decided to TTC no.3 but we wernt actively trying when this little suprise decided now was the time. It would have been nice to have a go at swaying but i guess what will be will be :) and i'm SO excited to find out what we are having, the 3rd of may we find out so only 3 weeks and 3 days (not that i'm counting :rofl:)

[divakotka]

Welcome DLTAG! :)

Southern -- you have such handsome boys! That's a beautiful photo!

[Girlsway]

Hi DLTAG, I hope 3 weeks won't go slowly for you.

Southern your boys are gorgeous, I am not surprised you are so excited about the one coming!

[Thorz300]

Welcome DLTAG!

southern, what cute little guys!! I don't know if I have a recent photo of all three together except maybe in the bathtub!

DIVA I'm painting the nursery a light gray and I'm doing the whole thing gray and white with some light green highlights.

[4Giffins]

Love the pic of your boys Southern and what a great idea to share! Here are my little lovlies from a few months back!
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[4Giffins]

DIVA I'm painting the nursery a light gray and I'm doing the whole thing gray and white with some light green highlights.
Im planning to paint our nursery gray as well! With yellow and navy accents for a boy and maybe yellow and baby pink for a girl! Cant wait tell I can get started!! :)

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Im planning to paint our nursery gray as well! With yellow and navy accents for a boy and maybe yellow and baby pink for a girl! Cant wait tell I can get started!! :)

Sorry to intrude, but if you ladies get a chance, go on babybedding.com. They have amazing sets. I got the one called navy waves if you get a chance to look at it. They sometimes have 15% off coupons if you like their page on facebook. The set is amazing quality and colors are fantastic.

[Thorz300]

Such pretty girls, 4Giffins!

I'm starting on the room today, well I already cut in along the ceiling with the paint yesterday, so today, as soon as my youngest goes down for a nap, I should get it all painted. DH wants me to do what ever I want for the nursery because he thinks it will help cheer me up....I think he is right. We have never had a proper nursery, so I'm excited to create whatever I want!! And after 3 little ones, this little guy is getting a brand new crib because after going through 3 little boys, our old crib is HAMMERED!!

[4Giffins]

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[4Giffins]

Thank youThorz! We will be getting a new crib too and this is also the first time I will be actually decorating the nusery as well! Exciting times for sure and I think it will be a great way to get excited about the baby! Im so ready to dig in..having to work is such an inconvenience! LOL And I have a few things left to finish in my girls new shared room (cant wait to share photos!) so DH is insisting I finish that before stepping foot in the nursery! Ya ya ya.. :)

[DLTAG89]

Aw thank you for the warm welcome everyone.

So far the past 5 weeks have been going so so slow. I really want to book a private gender scan but we have one booked for 26 weeks and hubby thinks it will be a waste of money for a few weeks wait.

Southern butterfly you pic is so cute, you've really made me think twice about wanting a girl so much as your 3 boys look so sweet together :)

[divakotka]

4Giffins -- you are tiny! And your girls are gorgeous!

I guess gray is popular these days. I am planning on that as well with turquoise and/or orange accents. Had it been a girl, I had my heart set on light gray with coral curtains and accents. Orange might be close enough. ;)

I just took my 19 week bump photo. I feel so huge this time around! And apparently that mirror needs cleaning.
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I don't have any recent professional photos of the boys (we were supposed to get some at the end of March but a snow storm cancelled those plans and the photographer, a friend, was only in town for the weekend...). But I took this one with my phone on Easter. My poor DS1 has been missing a front tooth since he was barely two years old. He crashed into a wall and lost it...one day before I went into labor with DS2! Aaaahh boys...

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[Wanting-a-girl]

I don't get to do a nursery... We don't have a room for him at the moment... But I was thinking of painting the wall and getting a border or some cure decals for the wall his crib is on... I already have crib set that ezra barley used thanks to co sleeping... But paint wise I was also thinking of grey with an accent colour...

[Thorz300]

So I asked the boys to help me think of a name for their new baby brother, these are the suggestion I got: Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Clark Kent, Dr Bruce Banner and OF COURSE BRUCE WAYNE! I guess that's what I get for asking (in case you girl moms don't know those are the true names of: Captain America, Iron Man, Super Man, The Hulk, and Batman)! They are set on Bruce now because its Batman and Hulk Smash in one!! Lol having little boys is so much fun!

You look so cute Diva, I look like a mess, not even a HOT mess, just a mess lol!

DLTAG, private scans are so expensive, so I understand the hesitation! The only reason I did one is because I wanted DH to come with me, and he can't make it during the work week, so we went to a private place on a Saturday.

My ONLY pic of all e 3 together!
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DS1 and DS2 before church
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[divakotka]

Oh Thorz -- your boys look like a hoot, haha!

I need all of you moms of three kiddos to tell me what to expect from the transition from two to three kids. I think DH is shaking in his boots and I am in denial. :-P

Age probably makes a difference too. When this new one arrives, DS1 will be a few months shy of 5 and DS2 will be 2.5.

[DLTAG89]

divakotka your boys will be the same age as my 2 when this little one arrives. I was worried about DS1 when DS2 was born as he was so good with his little brother but this time DS2 is the jealous type and is quite clingy so i dont think he will take to well, only time will tell though.

Thorz you boys are so so cute, these pics really are making me think twice about wanting a girl, theres just something about 3 boys that looks so cute. I also asked DS1 what should we call the baby and he really wants us to call him/her chocolate bar. Boys eh :D

I'd love to decorate the nursery but we live in a rented house and arnt allowed to do any painting or D.I.Y but we are getting a new coat, curtains and going to put some wall stickers up so that should make it look like a new room and if we have a girl i think i go a little pink mad.

Heres a pic of my 2 cheeky boys, was taken about a month ago before DS1's 4th birthday party

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5968/sdc11436p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/sdc11436p.jpg/)

[atomic sagebrush]

My DS 2 actually is called Clark!! :)

[Girlsway]

DLTAG they do free scans with new Harmony test in London Fetal Medicine Centre, if you would be willing to travel that far. Its a free trial of the test, which is an equivalent to Maternit21. It put my mind at rest and also gave us an idea of gender already at 12wks.

[fish2012]

Thorz Clarke Kent cause he's gonna be your superman ;-) ds1 wants to call her Lucas cause that's his friends name! Btw no not different in uk is a boys name!

Oh you all have such smalls bumps and advanced nursery plans I still can't plan on whole tempting fate ;-s

[4Giffins]

Diva, You look great!!
Thorz, Your boys are soo handsome! They all look so simular, how fun!! I just love seeing all the pictures!

How funny that so many of us are using gray in our nursery's! I cant wait to see how they all turn out!

[fish2012]

Daltag are in uk baby bond is 80 quid would so recommend was amazing, welcome btw!

My boys will be 3yrs and 2yrs4m seems massive gap to me lol! Probably for best for number three! Xx

[fish2012]

Ps no grey here when I eventually do it probably at 30 weeks lol!

Pink pink pink I'm not that really that much of a pink person but........

[Southern Butterfly]

Welcome DLTA, glad you joined us! You're boys are such cuties!

Diva and 4Griffins, you both look so cute still! I'm really jealous as I'm just becoming a fatso over here (and not in the right places lol).

Love all the pics ladies. It's nice to put faces with names since we talk about our little ones so often. We will have to all post updated pics of all our kids with all our new arrivals too.

Thorz, I love tub pics, they are always candid and cute. I joke with my mom that it's hard for me to find "appropriate" tub pics to share because I've got so many willies to hide. Someone's parts are always hanging out under the bubbles somewhere lol.

I'm jealous of all the cute nurseries you ladies are doing. This baby will move into DS3's room (which is still set up as a nursery) once he starts sleeping through the night. I'll probably buy a few little decorations that are special for his side of the room but there isn't a whole lot else to be done. If we end up moving before baby arrives then I'll get to have fun decorating all over though!

[WantingPink]

Here are my two boys... taken at Halloween with the pumpkins that we grew in our yard.

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[WantingPink]

No i didnt sway, i read up alot on it when we decided to TTC no.3 but we wernt actively trying when this little suprise decided now was the time. It would have been nice to have a go at swaying but i guess what will be will be :) and i'm SO excited to find out what we are having, the 3rd of may we find out so only 3 weeks and 3 days (not that i'm counting :rofl:)

Welcome!! My little one was a bit of a surprise as well. I was planning on a full sway in March/April but this little one decided December was better for her:) It all worked out in the end and hope it does for you too!!

[Honeychild]

Aww, what a bunch of cuties! Lovely to see everyone's little ones. I must dig the camera out as I can't remember the last time I got one of them both together.

Some neat little bumps coming along too.

And welcome DLTAG, I'm a ring-in too, and this group is absolutely lovely!

[shiningstar]

I really love this group even though I don't post much. I'm part of another group on Facebook and sometimes the gender stuff really bothers me. Y'all are more caring and much more thoughtful about what you say. I just got off the phone with my mom and I'm feeling kind of down. She is very good at predicting gender and she guessed boy for me. I didn't ask for her prediction either, lol. We were just talking about when I would find out and she said she really feels like it's another little boy for me. I've been having a strong boy vibe lately too. I feel like there's slim to zero chance of a girl. I know I will be okay with another prince.. It's just hard right now facing that possibility.

[shiningstar]

Welcome DLTAG!! I'm due with a surprise baby too. :) I love all the pictures. Everyone has gorgeous kiddos!!!

[Honeychild]

Hmm, my post vanished!

Shining Star, how long til you find out? I almost thi the waiting is the hardest bit, because you're constantly bouncing back and forth from hope to resignation. you know it will be fine inthlong run, but that doesn't mean the short run isn't uncomfortable.

I got a nasty comment at the supermarket yesterday that got me down for a bit, and started me thinking about how I will handle the three boys comments. I came across this page I Have Three Boys And I Am Proud Of That. I Get Told Alot That People Feel Sorry For Me. Has It... (http://www.circleofmoms.com/moms-with-just-boys/i-have-three-boys-and-i-am-proud-of-that-i-get-told-alot-that-people-feel-sorry-for-me-has-it-289197) which has such a lot of lovely comments. If you have an idle moment it might be worth a read.

[shiningstar]

I'm not sure when I will find out. I'm hoping they will schedule the u/s at my next appointment. With DS2 I paid to get an elective ultrasound as early as I could. Sometimes I'm tempted to do that but I think I'll just wait. I have a love/hate relationship with not knowing.

That's a great page you found. I bookmarked it. :) I do definitely see the positives in having boy #3. Even my mil, who desperately wants me to have a girl, was talking about how it would be nice for my youngest son to have a brother closer in age.

[Mum to three girls]

Welcome DLTAG!

Honeychild, I think the main problem with three (or more) of the same is that if you defend your family you sound like you're gender bashing, which isn't really the intention of most of us. I think mums of boys get it harder because boys are perceived as more work which I don't think is true at all.

I love everyone's pics! I've very few of the three of them together which sort of emphasises why I wanted a fourth - there's loads of the big girls together and then separate ones of DD3.

As far as going from 2 to 3; it's had its moments but overall it's been a lot easier than 1 to 2 although DD2 was at kindy (and is now at school) when DD3 was born which made it easier.

All the bump pics show everyone looking tiny! I'll post a "proper" bump pic later.

[Wanting-a-girl]

all the bumps you guys have are soooo small lol

welcome to the group DLTAG

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my HUGE bump lol!!! dont mind my messy kitchen...lazy night :)

i wish i had a pic of my boys together it seems to be impossible to get :(

[divakotka]

WAG -- you've got a super cute bump there! And don't worry about the kitchen. Ours looks the same, especially tonight. :)

[fish2012]

Oh shining star why do people have to give opinions when you don't wanna hear them ;-s

[fish2012]

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A posed one - if you have boys you'll know can also see look of terror in ds2's eyes! Lol

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The boy who won't dress himself dressed self a fireman and brother as a pirate penguin ;-s

[DLTAG89]

Everyone is so lovely on here :hug2:, so glad i found this thread :)

Thank you for the info about the scan, sadly london is a little to far away, we are in leeds but it would have been great if we were a bit nearer and i've heard of baby bond but ill have to google them and see if i can persuade DH to book an early scan.

I pulled all of the boys baby clothes out yesterday and it was so lovely. I'm actually feeling ok if we have another boy now, we have a name picked for him and it would be nice to have 3 boys all close in age. Only 3 weeks and 2 days till i find out now though.

Theres seems to be loads of mums of boys on here too, wheres all the pics of the girls :D

[Longingforgirl]

OMG I missed so much!! DS1 has been sick and needing me constantly. :sad: Spring still hasn't arrived here yet... can't see any snow anymore. We have been sick now since February :drama:

DLTAG, welcome :happy: Your boys are so so cute! I hope the next 3 weeks and TWO (YAY!) days will go by quick for you! My pregnancy was a total surprise as well. After I had been swaying for a few months, I gave up because I couldn't believe I was able to get a girl without HT. Then we went HT, but ended up with a no transfer. 2 months later, I fell pregnant and I have to say I was on a pretty boyish diet at that time (eating A LOT of cookies during December..). Somehow, this baby ended up to be a girl anyhow. I still don't quite believe it though. I guess I am going to need some more scans plus birth to believe it, lol. I hope you will end up with your girl as well! :fx:

4Giffins, your girls are so pretty and cute!!

I cannot believe how handsome ALL of those boys are! Amazing! I can totally feel with you - getting another one of those won't be bad at all. I am always thinking of that one pic from facebook someone posted here a few days ago. I loved that. You are all going to be able to take one that is alike!
I am posting a picture of my boys as well. I haven't taken a picture of my bump yet though. I feel like it's ugly because I had surgery when I was 3 months old and now my bump looks fat. Well I guess I will take one anyway. Just for you, lol. Everybody on here is so tiny though.

Hope I didn't forget anything now. Who is up for the next scan? I hope there are still more DG coming up..
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[Longingforgirl]

Uaah please help, how can I upload pictures that you can actually see completely??

[fish2012]

Everyone is so lovely on here :hug2:, so glad i found this thread :)

Thank you for the info about the scan, sadly london is a little to far away, we are in leeds but it would have been great if we were a bit nearer and i've heard of baby bond but ill have to google them and see if i can persuade DH to book an early scan.

I pulled all of the boys baby clothes out yesterday and it was so lovely. I'm actually feeling ok if we have another boy now, we have a name picked for him and it would be nice to have 3 boys all close in age. Only 3 weeks and 2 days till i find out now though.

Theres seems to be loads of mums of boys on here too, wheres all the pics of the girls :D

babybond are nationwide here's the leeds address Private Ultrasound Scan in Leeds (http://www.ultrasound-direct.com/clinic-locations/leeds/)

[Longingforgirl]

trying again.. this is DS2
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and DS 1 who just learned how to ride a bike that day
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[Honeychild]

Wow, they really are a beautiful crop of children, aren't they!

WAG, mine looks about like that too - both the kitchen and the bump! I can't be bothered holding my stomach in all the time this time around, and I'm not sure it's good for my pelvic floor either!!

Mum23G, yeah, that's a good point, it could easily sound like gender bashing, I hadn't thought of that. Well, poop! Damned if you do and if you don't!

Shining Star, I can understand the love/hate relationship to finding out! If you wait, you know it won't matter on the day. I wish I could be that patient, but I knew I could go loopy in those last weeks especially, when you're waiting to find out what day, how the labour will go, who on earth is in there, and so on. I go a little mad with impatience at the end anyway, I didn't need to add fuel to the fire!

Editing to add in another really lovely article I found today about having three sons http://www.parentguidenews.com/Articles/SomeoneToBrushMyHair
Yes, I research when I'm nervous! :D

[Mum to three girls]

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[fish2012]

Wow, they really are a beautiful crop of children, aren't they!

WAG, mine looks about like that too - both the kitchen and the bump! I can't be bothered holding my stomach in all the time this time around, and I'm not sure it's good for my pelvic floor either!!

Mum23G, yeah, that's a good point, it could easily sound like gender bashing, I hadn't thought of that. Well, poop! Damned if you do and if you don't!

Shining Star, I can understand the love/hate relationship to finding out! If you wait, you know it won't matter on the day. I wish I could be that patient, but I knew I could go loopy in those last weeks especially, when you're waiting to find out what day, how the labour will go, who on earth is in there, and so on. I go a little mad with impatience at the end anyway, I didn't need to add fuel to the fire!

Editing to add in another really lovely article I found today about having three sons Someone To Brush My Hair :: Articles :: PARENTGUIDE News (http://www.parentguidenews.com/Articles/SomeoneToBrushMyHair)
Yes, I research when I'm nervous! :D

honeychild i love that it almost makes me wish my third was another boy ;-S some days i'm terrified i see those made up 10 year old girls and think agh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she has summed it up i don't want a girl to dress in pink - thou the change will be nice - having a girl child as such does scare me a bit! i want a daughter to take me for christmas when i'm old, someone's wedding to help plan and children to share but i often wonder have invested too much in this dream will she be one of those daughters who grows up and emigrates ;-S

my dh went white the other night when i said but she won't have a sister.......could i sway again would it be a boy probably! I was chatting to a friend who has 2dd and then a ds (no swaying) who said i want to have a brother for ds but should i get try to get preggie knowing i want a specfic gender?......we all know the heartache to follow!

[Southern Butterfly]

I am loving checking this thread for everyone's kiddo pics! I must say I think we all are pretty good at making adorable children, boys or girls!

WAG and Mum- you are lucky to be more obviously pregnant (and you both are all bump!). I have gained so much weight all over that I feel like I still look like I just have a beer gut lol.

Also for those of you having your 3rd boy, this is another sweet pic I love. DS3 had just started walking and was still wobbly so he got some help from his older brothers. They just asbolutely ADORE their baby brother.

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[fish2012]

I am loving checking this thread for everyone's kiddo pics! I must say I think we all are pretty good at making adorable children, boys or girls!

WAG and Mum- you are lucky to be more obviously pregnant (and you both are all bump!). I have gained so much weight all over that I feel like I still look like I just have a beer gut lol.

Also for those of you having your 3rd boy, this is another sweet pic I love. DS3 had just started walking and was still wobbly so he got some help from his older brothers. They just asbolutely ADORE their baby brother.

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[Wanting-a-girl]

I ordered a blooming bath on Monday and I got it today omg it is amazing! It is soooo soft and comfy and even fits in the small bathroom sink!

[fish2012]

agh that is sooo cute!

Blooming Bath - Baby Bath Seat, Baby Bath, Baby Bathtub, Baby Bath Tub, Baby Tub, Baby Bathing (http://www.bloomingbath.com/) for any one else who'd never seen this before!

[4Giffins]

What lovely children we all have! Its no doubt that whatever gender we are given, we will have perfect additions to our families!

Southern I just love the picture of your three boys! My girls love each other so much and are really wanting a baby sister, I could see them being just like your boys and become totally obsessed with their baby Sissy if thats what we get! 3 of a kind really is a wonderful thing..its great to actually see that instead of just trying to tell ourselves it! :)

Everyones bumps are looking fabulous as well! I love that some of you have started sharing what you are buying for baby..just a few more weeks and we will all know and be able to share! Woo Hoo!!!

[Southern Butterfly]

That Blooming Bath is so stinking cute! I have never heard of those before!

[DLTAG89]

Aww those blooming baths are so cute. Never heard of them before, had a look at the website and thought oh they dont ship to the uk :tissue:

But they sell them on amazon :running:

[Wanting-a-girl]

I got mine from amazon and free shipping :D

[Longingforgirl]

That blooming bath is so adorable! Thanks so much for sharing WAG! Never seen this before. But it seems to be very hard to get it over here :sad: I am trying to find a way though. It's just too cute! :happy:

[Salsa]

I personally found the jump from 1-2 more difficult than 2-3! I think it depends on the sort of baby you get.
My first was a dream baby, slept through the night from 5wks of age and rarely made a sound..... I thought I had parenting down pact and her placid behaviour was from my parenting skills... hahahaha I couldnt have been more wrong!
Then DS1 came along and right from the first night I knew something was wrong - we had 9 SHOCKING months of reflux and terrible ear infections (that often lead to blood oozing out of his ears onto his bed sheets) needless to say, he didnt sleep AT ALL for a solid 9 months.... He ended up getting his first set of grommets at 7 mths of age, which is really young. He has since had another set put in and his tonsils and adenoids out. He's not even 3 yet so he certainly had a rough start.
It was a huge adjustment for me, and then to add to the problems I had a tumour in my thyroid that was causing problems and needed removing. Fortunately it was benign, but DS1 was only 6 months when I needed the surgery and DD was only 2. I had to stop breastfeeding (not by choice) but found it too difficult and painful post surgery as DS1 was such a fussy feeder anyway with his reflux. Normally I BF until about 10-11mths.
Soooooo, due to stopping BF, O returned (i never O whilst bf) and I fell pg with DS2 much earlier than we had planned...
I was pretty upset at the thought of another one so close to DS1, as he was still soooooooooo unsettled..... Anyway, DS1 slowly improved over time (he still isnt a great sleeper) and then DS2 came along when DS1 was only 15mths old.
Well DS2 was and is such a delight! (thank goodness) He is just the most easy going softly natured little guy, such a blessing. He has just slotted in to the family, and is adored by his older sis and brother.
Im hoping number 4 will do the same ;-)
I absolutely dont know what I'd do if I had to go through what we went through with DS1 again! lol we'd cope Im sure...

When this baby comes along the ages of my kids will be DD just turned 5, DS1 will be 3, and DS2 will be 23 months. So Im sure my house will be busy with 4 kids 5 and under, especially as they dont go to daycare, DD goes to kindy (which is a 5 day fortnight) and DS1 does pre kindy (half a day a wk), so most of my days I'll have all 4 kids at home with me....

[Salsa]

PS - sorry for the essay above! lol Ive been wanting to post about this for the last 2 days, but everytime I go to sit down for 2 mins the kids are AT ME!!! Ahhhhhh.........I sooooooooooo need a break - a kid free break!! lol

[Mum to three girls]

So, I got my blood results back today and everything is fine. Such a relief! I actually almost forgot to ask about the gender because it seemed so peripheral to why I'd had the bloods done but it's a boy!

DH and I are excited but not crazily so, I can see now that he genuinely would have been happy with another girl as well. I'm mainly happy that so far the baby seems healthy and all is well.

[Northern_Shutterbug]

Congratulations Mum! Both for a healthy baby and finally a boy! He's going to be one spoilt little boy with three big sisters!

[Salsa]

What wonderful news Mum!! Such a relief about the blood test!! And how very exciting about a little man in the house! x x

[Honeychild]

Congratulations Mum23!! Great news all round! :D

[Thorz300]

Congrats MUM!! How exciting! I'm so glad he is healthy!!

[3boyshopingforpink]

What wonderful news !!!! Congratulations on your healthy baby boy x

[Wanting-a-girl]

Congrats on ur baby boy!

[Longingforgirl]

Congratulations on your healthy boy!! So exciting! :babym:

[Southern Butterfly]

Mum that is so exciting! I'm glad it was good news all around, YAY!!!!:bluecheer:

[DLTAG89]

Aw congratulations on your little boy mum, great news :D

[WantingPink]

Congrats on a healthy baby boy Mum!!