Dreaming Pink Due Date Group: TTC and Beyond

[GeCon]

3boys, are there still no news? Thinking of you and hoping for good news for you very soon.

[3boys]

I'll repeat this here......

HCG was 0.22 Mom which is great
Papp a was 0.54 which is pretty crappy.

My overall risk is 1:1000 which is low risk! Not sure what to think! Going to talk to the midwife tomorrow. I was hoping the Papp a would be higher! But they are saying an amino isn't necessary at this stage.

How does this compare to any of your results?

[GeCon]

3boys, I have no idea on these numbers, but at least you have something to work with now. Keep us posted about what the MW says tomorrow. But I have to say 1:1000 doesn't sound bad at all. How are you feeling about things now?

[thehappypixi]

I think. Kept the letters somewhere, I will see if I have them to compare. Think it sounds fairly low risk though, 1:1000...

[Emily]

Good morning all,

12 weeks today and the baby is now the size of a plum. Oddly, I thought a lime (last week's fruit) would be bigger than a plum, but... :think:

How is everyone? Emily, how are things going with the move/packing?


Good thanks, just chilling in the uk before we head off into the insanity looking for a house!

3 boys those are great results! My details are all packed away but in Spain they wouldn't do further tests at that low a risk. Have they said why they were so concerned?

[myrainbowgirl]

Mathilde - Siggy looks great!

3boys - 1:1000 sounds amazing!! Yay! I have never been told my 1st tri screen numbers, so I have absolutely nothing to compare them to. But, sounds to me like you can breathe a sigh of relief!

Emily - Good luck settling in!

Happypixi - I felt great the first few days after BFP, too...enjoy it while it lasts! :)

AFM - Soooooo exhausted. Like really, really dragging. I was NOT this tired with any of my other pregnancies. I did write down in my pg journal that I was extremely tired with my DS3, but I know I never took naps. This time, I can't get by without them! OMG. Boobs are starting to get super sore, too. Nausea comes and goes. Was fine today!

Happy 4th of July to all you Americans!! :)

[bunnywabbit]

AF has come to visit. My cycle days month is quite short - only 22 days this month. Is this anything to worry about?

[thehappypixi]

I had a wired short cycle in April, your body is probably adjusting, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about :hug2:

Can't find my letters, but I think it was in the thousands... I'm sure all will be fine!

I took another test this morning, coz I wanted to lol! Just had to see the word 'pregnant' on one of those digi tests!
I'm so rubbish at waiting to tell people, I think everyone knows now!
I'm even tempted to buy stuff!!

[GeCon]

bunnywabbit, do you know how long your LP is/was? That is probably the only thing I'd keep an eye on.

thehappypixi, LOL at already telling everyone.

AFM: One week to go until our next scan. Can't wait. :)

[bunnywabbit]

bunnywabbit, do you know how long your LP is/was? That is probably the only thing I'd keep an eye on.

In all honesty, this month had been a timing nightmare. Had a what I thought was positive OPK on CD10 which seemed to be false as I got the tail end of what may have been my real positive (so likely was negative) on around CD18 so not sure of my LP. Thinking since the majority of the time I usually o around CD13 I'll DTD if I think I o early but will keep checking and have another go if I get another 'positive'...

[thehappypixi]

I'd just like to say I'm cooking chicken! I had breakfast, two days in a row! With heathy stuff like seeds and dried fruit. Oh god it's good to be back to guilt free eating. I can feel myself getting fatter already :D
At 50kg I was pushing the bottom of how low I could go without stopping ovulating. I've lost 13kg since January.
I am enjoying fitting into the clothes I've kept from when I was 18, but I am really looking forward to being Big Fat & Pregnant!!

What have you guys who are up the duff been enjoying since coming off the evil diet?! (Sorry atomic ;P)

[bunnywabbit]

I'd just like to say I'm cooking chicken! I had breakfast, two days in a row! With heathy stuff like seeds and dried fruit. Oh god it's good to be back to guilt free eating. I can feel myself getting fatter already :D
At 50kg I was pushing the bottom of how low I could go without stopping ovulating. I've lost 13kg since January.
I am enjoying fitting into the clothes I've kept from when I was 18, but I am really looking forward to being Big Fat & Pregnant!!

What have you guys who are up the duff been enjoying since coming off the evil diet?! (Sorry atomic ;P)

...Is it wrong that this makes me want to cry even more than if I were told I was going to have a boy? ;)

[thehappypixi]

I'm sorrrryyyy!! But soon, this will be you! I've suffered for over six months, I have cheated, but hopefully not too badly ;D

[GeCon]

3boys, how did your MW appointment go today?

bunnywabbit, have you ever thought about temping? I know it can sound a bit much in the beginning, but I actually found it made me more relaxed as I had a better idea of what was going on with my body as I had crazy long and irregular cycles before. I know it is not for everyone, but for me it definitely helped.

thehappypixi, I had all sorts of things since falling pregnant: potatoes, fries, meat. Yummy!

AFM: I figured since this will be our last baby, I should embrace it and decided to get a new changing bag the other day as the one I really liked was on offer. So it came today and it is beautiful. I am thinking that even if this little one is another boy that doesn't mean that I (as the mummy) can't have a nice flowery bag, does it? Anyway, here are some pics...

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/P1060065_zpsb677768b.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/P1060066_zps00a41df5.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/P1060068_zpsfd47dc7d.jpg

[myrainbowgirl]

GeCon - Only a week to go!! Woohoo!! Super cute diaper bag. :) Mine with DS3 is totally girly (I figure I'm the one carrying it, and I'm a girl!)

Bunnywabbit - So sorry for AF. I agree with GeCon about your LP. If you o'd on CD18, that's suuuuper short. But, if you're pretty confident you o'd on CD10, then a 22-day cycle is just fine! Maybe you should try charting?

Happypixi - Yay for meat and breakfast! Woohoo! I know the feeling... :)

AFM - Feeling a little better today...not so crazy tired. I think I actually may be getting an ear infection, though. Left ear was hurting last night, and then the gland on the same side started to swell up. Today it feels like there's water in my ear. Maybe that's why I was so run down yesterday? Hmmm...

[I Love Ladybugs]

Gecon....I think that it is important to have a sweet and perfect for us diaper bag! I love the skiphop I bought when I was preggo with DS2....if I can't find a link, I will take a pic and post it. Definitely being the mom of two boys, I make sure I keep my love of ladybugs and still try to pass on the love of them to two little guys....just have to deal with the giant Junebugs DS2 loves!!

Bunnywabbit.....I hope that you don't have to spend more than one cycle more on the LE diet!! I intended to temp with my first, bought a digi therm. and used it twice!!

Emily.....enjoy the calm before the storm!!! It sounds like it will be nice and busy once you are over there.....what is your plan for booking your big u/s?

AFM....I have been reading the face of loss, face of hope stories. I know that my feelings of emotion about never raising a girl pale in comparison to those who have lost their precious babies, so I am practicing being grateful for what I have right now....a baby on board, two amazing boys, house, hubby and work.

[I Love Ladybugs]

Happypixi.....the question is what have I not ate?? Glad to hear you are enjoying more food and wider range!! Gain away!

Myrainbowgirl....earaches suck! I hope that it feels better tomorrow....I know that when you ache, it makes doing even easy stuff tough.

3boys.....How are you doing today? Any lovely plans with your boys this weekend?

[bunnywabbit]

My main concern about charting temps is again room for error. I have really weird sleep patterns. Doesn't constant waking/getting up/dozing and oversleep/lie ins muck about with temp? Do you have to temp at the same time each day? Does ill health/medical conditions hamper this method at all?

@Gecon - loving the new bag. Can't wait until I can start buying new bits. Thinking I may need a second job! :oops: That said, I think I'd be scared to buy anything too early in case it isn't to be.

I guess the up side of AF is that I've restarted cycle - the countdown to o is on! Do you guys think o on CD18 is short? Confused! I thought that was about normal. On top of that I add another 10-14 days or so for 2ww which, if BFN, brings me pretty much to AF, so around 30 days in a cycle.

[thehappypixi]

Bunnywabbit you won't know til you try. You may find they're slightly erratic but you can still work out what's happening. I work night shifts and just made sure I always had the thermometer on me, and I would temp as soon as I came out of what I felt had been deep sleep, regardless of whether this was 2am or 7am, it's your resting temp your trying to get :)

Am I the only be who just shoves some nappies and wipes in my handbag?! Never had a change bag! It's very nice though ;D

[myrainbowgirl]

Ladybugs - Earache's better now. So weird!

Bunnywabbit - I agree with happypixi - you could always give it a try. O on CD18 isn't short...but if you o'd CD18 & got AF CD22, that's a very short LP. Do you think that's what happened? I would tend to think you o'd on your first pos OPK...didn't you say CD10?

Happypixi - How are you feeling? Did you get any bloodwork done?

Everyone else - hi! :wave:

AFM - Earache is gone...feeling pretty wiped out still, though. Very occasional nausea. Starting to get that "nothing sounds good to eat" feeling now, though. :) Also have started to get a metallic taste in my mouth...I don't really remember it with my boys. Did you all have it with your previous pregnancies?

[Waiting4Daisy]

Hey guys. 3boys I hope everything is fine with baby. Emily I think that is a very girly nub.

Sorry I've been mia. Got married Friday passed and it was great but a lot of stress in the planning. Have had terrible morning sickness compared to my usual pregnancies when I just feel a bit queasy. Eating helps but it's not always easy when the thought makes you so sick. I am nearly 8 weeks I think now. Counting down the weeks and hoping the sickness ends at 11/12 weeks.

Congrats on all those bfps and good luck on all up and coming scans etc.

[Charlee]

Hi ladies... sorry I've been gone for a bit! Had to sort through all my feelings before I got back on here. Being on this site makes my GD so much worse since finding out... I just needed a few days to clear my head and get my priorities in order....

How is everyone?? I've missed you ladies!

Ladybug- Your gender scan is soon now... I'm so excited for you!

Emily - How is the move coming along? Are you still in the UK or have you gone to Vietnam yet?

GeCon- You had a scan this past week, right? How did it go?

Waiting4Daisy- Congrats on getting married!! Hope you get a pink bundle as a wedding gift :) Weddings are rarely fun for the bride and groom... I didn't enjoy myself till everyone left and the wedding was over lol... Congrats again :)

3boys- What is the latest? I don't have time to sift through the back pages right now but I am SO hoping they gave you encouraging news... I've kept you in my thoughts this whole time...

Hi to everyone else! Has anyone had any big news I missed? I feel so out of the loop now LOL

[GeCon]

Waiting4Daisy, congrats on getting married.

Charlee, sorry to hear you are finding things difficult.

I didn't have my scan last week as I managed to postpone it to this Friday, when I will be 13+1. Really looking forward to it, but also nervous.

[I Love Ladybugs]

I just want to hide out right now.....10 more days until the scan that determines gender. Our medical u/s is just a week away, and while I look forward to seeing the baby again, I am consumed on knowing who s/he is!!!! Can you all forgive me if I am scarce this week? If I am replying at random....if I feel insanely crazy?!

Charlee......my emotions are all over the place just wondering about this baby, so I can imagine how this site flares up the feelings of what might have been. Lots of hugs!!!!!!

Gecon....wishing you luck on your scan!! I know it is a few days away, but if I am not really around, I hope you get good pics of your "girl"!

AFM....well, obviously I started this entry with my emotional ranting, be prepared for 9.5 more days of it! Lol, that is why I feel I should pull back right now.....I have been daydreaming in pink and while it is nice, my heart and head just can't wrap around the fact that it may not be true.

Dreamofpink......we are in the home stretch of not knowing.....fingers crossed for pink!

[myrainbowgirl]

Waiting4daisy - Congrats on your marriage! So sorry you've been feeling so badly! Ugh, hope it's better soon.

Charlee - Totally understandable that you need time to process and grieve and all of that stuff. You still sound very positive to me...so good job. I think you are handling yourself beautifully!

GeCon - Ooooo, Friday! Can't wait to see your nub shots! (And of course praying for a healthy baby for you!)

Ladybugs - I can imagine. I am so far away from knowing (unless I get the Maternity21 test), it's not even on my radar. But I am dreading finding out! Can't wait to hear your news. :)

AFM - Nothing new. Still tired, not too sick today. It's so inconsistent! I should be happy about that...but almost wish I was sicker so I could say that this pregnancy was the worst for sickness, which of course may point to a girl. :) I will say this, my sickness, while off and on, is different this time. DS1 & DS3 were very easy...very, very mild sickness, if any. DS2 was worse than the other 2, but it was more of a food aversions kind of sick...like I would take a bite of something and feel sick. This time it's a seasick nausea sometimes and other times, that yucky feeling in my throat that I might throw up. BUT, overall, it isn't that bad. Trying not to overanalyze things, but as you can see, miserably failing. Lol!

[bunnywabbit]

Congrats on getting married waiting4daisy. Hoping you get a little pink bundle soon.

Hi all. Hope we're all doing well. AFM I'm doing okay, AF is coming to an end so going to start with the OPK in a couple of days. Thinking last month was a one off. GL all x

[I Love Ladybugs]

My girl dream ends here....I found a girl who does scans (portable machine) and saw DS#3 in all his glory today. Dreamofpink.....you need to start the pink streak for December!!!!

[myrainbowgirl]

Bunnywabbit - Yay for starting your OPK's!! Woohoo!

Ladybugs - I am so shocked! For some reason I was convinced you were having a girl! How are you feeling? Congrats on your sweet baby boy. I will say this, my ds3 is so beautiful...sometimes I seriously can't stop looking at him. I adore his precious little face and he is such a wonderful addition to our family. I'm sure you will feel the same way when you meet DS3. Did you see my post in Gender Disappointment? Beautiful song you should listen to. HUGS!!

[Mathilde]

Ladybugs: I too had a strong feeling that yours was pink.. I'm sorry. We will all get over it, eventually. I hope he looked healthy and well. I'm dreading the day I find out. We all know we will love our little boys, but its not the same.. Huge hug
Mathilde

[bunnywabbit]

Ladybugs, I was so sure you had a little girl on board... :bighug: I'm glad your little man is healthy and happy.

[thehappypixi]

Bug :( I'm shocked too :( I feel even less hopefull as your sway was so much better than mine. How are you feeling? Huge hugs xxxxxxxx

[Dreamofpink]

Ladybugs, I am so so sorry that you've had to let your dream go. It must be devasting. Keeping you in my thoughts <<hugs>> Your little boy will no doubt be the light of your life when he arrives, but take the time now to come to terms with it. We're here for you, you're always such a great support to everyone here with your kind and thoughtful words. I know we can't change things but we are here to listen and support you x x

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[Dreamofpink]

Btw, many congratulations on a healthy baby!!

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[Dreamofpink]

Tree, many congratulations on hearing girl! You must be over the moon :) Congratulations also on your healthy little baby x x

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[GeCon]

Ladybugs, I am very surprised to read your news. How are you feeling about things now? Hopefully by finding out so early it will give you a chance to come to terms with things and by the time your wee man comes along GD will only be a distant memory.

We're always here for you.

:hug2:

P.S.: Congrats of course though on a healthy little baby.

[3boys]

I'm having a boy too. Found out Saturday. Been in quite a bad way so avoided the Internet until now :( I know I should be pleased he's healthy but still makes me sad I won't get a girl :(

Congratulations tree on your DD.

Ladybugs ((hugs))

[GeCon]

3boys, I don't know what to say. I am sorry you didn't hear pink, but am hoping for you too that time will make things easier for you.

Again, I can understand that things are difficult, but we're all here for you too.

:hug2:

[3boys]

Thanks Gecon :) xx

[Dreamofpink]

I'm having a boy too. Found out Saturday. Been in quite a bad way so avoided the Internet until now :( I know I should be pleased he's healthy but still makes me sad I won't get a girl :(

Congratulations tree on your DD.

Ladybugs ((hugs))

3 Boys, I'm so so sorry for you too. You've had a rubbish time of it lately and it just isn't fair!! I do want to congratulate you on your healthy little boy, but it's the loss of the dream that is so devasting. Big hugs to you, you're in my thoughts x x

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[I Love Ladybugs]

You girls are all so sweet....I will post more tonight when I am on my home computer, but again thanks for both the support and congrats. I am trying to wrap my head and heart around moving forward without her.....and loving my group of 3 lads!!!

I think that there will be so many more who hear pink in our thread and we will be here cheering you all on. Have a lovely day!

3boys....(((hugs)))) I know that they are not enough...but still I send them.

[myrainbowgirl]

3boys - I am so sorry you didn't hear pink. You really have had a rough go lately, and it's just not fair!! I am so happy that sweet baby is healthy, though. Congrats! Hugs, I am sure you need them...and, take your time to grieve, we understand.

Ladybugs - You are such a sweetheart, your attitude is so amazing to me. You totally deserved to get your heart's desire...I don't get it! But, thank you for your continued encouragement to the rest of us. You are appreciated!

Tree - I didn't see your announcement...OMG, HUGE congrats! Wow, so exciting! I'm sure you are just ecstatic. :) Yay!!

[Tree]

I didn't know about this thread! But thank you!! X

[2lovelyboys]

Hi Ladies, sorry I haven't been around, I have been exhausted and by the time the evening arrives I'm not good for anything! I have just read the last 20+ pages to catch up, things do move quickly!

I had my 12 week scan on Monday, they dated me at 13 weeks 2 days, 5 days ahead! How do they manage that? I feel sooooo relieved, other than my BFP this has been the only other confirmation of pregnancy, they don't take blood or do any early scans here (unless for medical reasons) :( I now feel reassured and have posted my sway! I also posted some scan pics (not very good as have no idea what I'm doing!), I look at some scan pics and think the nub and gender is obvious but have no idea in mine, please have a look and guess away .......

GeCon I have been given a new EDD of 11 Jan 14. Good luck for your scan on Friday!

Ladybugs, Charlee and 3Boys sorry you didn't get the news you were hoping for, I know words and hugs don't suffice but I am thinking of you xxxxx

Hope you are all well, I am going to make more of an effort to keep checking in!

Hugs to all :hugs:

[2lovelyboys]

Oops sorry forgot to say ...
Tree congratulations on you DD!

[GeCon]

2lb, :wave:. Nice to see you. I have updated your due date in the 1st post.

Ladybug and 3boys, let me know if and/or when you want me to add a stork next to your names in the 1st post.

[I Love Ladybugs]

Myrainbowgirl.....I thought I would hear my heart's desire, it did surprise me somewhat that it is actually a he. I want to promise to you all that I will be excited for those who hear pink, and comfort those who hear blue, but if I am not in best of spirits....I will just pout in the corner.

2lovely.....glad to hear that you are alive and kicking!!! Or soon your new little baby will be!! How did your family all take to the news, or is it still hush?

Gecon....feel free to add the blue stork to my name. Although I sure wish that it was pink :)

[myrainbowgirl]

2lovelyboys - Yay for confirmation on healthy baby! So exciting! I think I looked at your nub pics & it was hard to see a nub...if I'm remembering the right post/pics. Sorry, pregnancy brain!

Ladybugs - Pout away!! Seriously, vent, rant, whatever you need!

AFM - Baby is wearing me out! SO tired. Wish I could take a nap every afternoon! Happy to be feeling pg, though. :)

[2lovelyboys]

Ladybugs, hee hee yep im alive and kicking, We are all well my end! How you feeling 2day? How is your DH taking the news?

DS2 turned 1 on Sunday, can't believe how quickly this year has gone, can't believe I'm 13 weeks pregnant already! Feel like I don't get to think about this little one as I'm always so busy running around after my boys!

I think the main consensus on my scan pics is that the nub isn't visible, I don't mind actually, if it had been and people guessed girl it would really get my hopes up and if they guessed boy I know my heart would sink slightly (horrible to admit!). I have my anomaly scan booked for 27th Aug, trying to convince DH to go for a gender scan but be doesn't want to boooooooooo! Got a consultant appointment on Monday, had a csection with DS1, VBAC with DS2, hoping for the same again! Seems to be moving so quickly now!

How is everyone 2day? Any more scans to look forward to?

GeCon, will you be posting pics of your scan?

[GeCon]

Good morning ladies,

13 weeks today and the baby is now the size of a peach.

Scan tomorrow and I am hoping to book the next one tomorrow for in about 3 weeks time. I will be posting a pic providing I get one.

[Waiting4Daisy]

Ladybugs and 3 boys huge hugs. I decided to go team green this time because I just found the whole ultrasound thing too nerve-wracking, and felt numb after hearing ds3. In saying that, as soon as he was born he was so utterly perfect that I was kicking myself for feeling sad. I know these new baby boys will be such beautiful additions to your families but take as much time as you need to vent here, we all get it! My sway sucked so I'm fairly certain my little one is also of the blue variety.

Tree - congrats on your dd!

Hope everyone is well. I've moved house and with the wedding been a total disaster so have a doctors appointment on Tuesday when I'm almost 9 weeks, my first one!, to get booked in and the like. I am a total whale this time round. With my other babies I always had tiny bumps.

So hard when our gender dreams don't come true but I think it matters most when kids are little and are more defined by their gender. I imagine being the mummy to lots of tall strapping boys and feel very proud. Hugs to anyone who is hurting right now.

[Charlee]

Ugh so I started off a blue streak, didn't I? I am so sorry you didn't hear pink Ladybug and 3boys... but congrats also! I swear to you it does get easier... I had to stay off the net and not really focus on it... but it's been a month since I found out and I'm feeling much more optimistic about it all... those first couple of days are the hardest though. As the days go on, the dream fades and the excitement for WHAT IS will build :) Boys are awesome!

AFM, this baby has come alive this week! I feel kicking all day long now and it's so reassuring. It has made the GD fade considerably, and made me more excited to meet this little guy :) I wonder who he looks like!

[Dreamofpink]

Charlee, I'm soo glad that you're beginning to get excited about your little boy. You really are an inspiration, even though I know it hasn't been easy for you. In exactly a week I should know and I am really scared. We've had so much trouble with our second set of buyers, that I totally illogically linked the success of our house sale with hearing pink or blue. Completely stupid I know, especially as it looks like it's going to fall through. Kind of like equating opening a bag of crisps the wrong way up with having a bad day or stepping on the cracks on the pavement :(

It is what it is regardless of our house selling or not!! I am worrying about the baby because I've been under a ridiculous amount of stress with it all this last week. I'm so scared of my scan too!

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[Dreamofpink]

Btw it's wonderful that you're feeling him kick now! Has Dh felt him yet? Do you have any names picked out?

Dh felt this one kicking on Sat & we could see my tummy popping away too!

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[Mathilde]

Dreamof:i do the exact same thing with my driving, I'm convinced that my good luck on the road correlates with my getting boysLOL! I have never gotten speeding tickets or anything, so yesterday when I drove past a speed controll way over the limit(they were measuring the on coming traffic) I thought I might try to tempt fate and turn around and get myself a huge fine, and a girl.. How stupid does that sound?
Went to some friends yesterday who have a 7 day old pretty baby boy, held him and everything trying to get that good vibe I used to get with babies, but to no avail.. I'm cold as a fish..!! What is going to happen when this little one arrives? Have booked a screening test in a neighboring country as they are illegal here(!) am going on the 09.08.13.. Will tell the boys after I get the all clear. We are having wonderful weather, and my holiday begins tomorrow!! Boobs have normalized and can't feel my uterus yet(it goes backwards) so worried he is dead.. Always do think that about now.. Good luck tomorrow gecon:)
Mathilde

[myrainbowgirl]

GeCon - GL at your scan tomorrow! So exciting, looking forward to seeing your pics. :)

Waiting4Daisy - I wouldn't worry too much about your sway...you have just as good a chance as everyone else!

Charlee - Baby movement has to be the absolute best sensation in the whole world. Nothing like it! YAY for little man letting his presence be known! :)

DreamofPink - I would look at it totally the opposite...if I was having a hard time with something, I would think "ok, time for something good to happen!" Hope that's the case for you...wow, 1 week, so exciting!

Mathilde - Where are you? Illegal?? Wow...that stinks!! Glad you were able to get a scan elsewhere. You keep calling your baby "he"...are you just trying to get used to the idea of another boy or are you convinced it's a boy for other reasons?

AFM - Exhausted. Yes, I know, broken record. LOL! Off to take a nap!

[Dreamofpink]

Thank you myrainbowgirl, what you said really makes sense!! It's helped me feel a bit better about things, I used to be so good at looking for the silver lining etc, but not this year so far. Keep hoping that the chin hair that's stopped growing for the first time since being pg with ds1 over 6 yrs ago means a little girl for me. I know it's an owt but can't help but hope. The LE diet slowed the growth right down but it seems to have ground to a halt.

Hope you're getting plenty of rest, the first trimester is so draining isn't it?!

GL tomorrow at your scan Gecon! :D


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[Emily]

I commented on the other thread bu t just wanted to say here to both 3boys and ladybugs that we are all here for you to vent and rant at whenever you need. It doesnt make you any less of a fabulous mum to be angry and upset. I should know as i had GD bad when i found out that DS2 wasnt a girl and i am a totally awesome mum LOL!!!

I have been getting some insensitive comments from friends i was so excited to be seeing again. So many have said that i am mad, that i am too old and than i have committed career suicide having baby number 3. Hormones have made me take it to heart and question everything. The whole am i being selfish question is back in my mind and i have lain on my side looking at my bump asking myself whether i have made a mistake. I was so happy before we came back to the UK and tried so hard t get pg i cannot understand why i am reacting this way.

Sorry to be a bummer , just wondering how the rest of you deal with these sort of comments.

[I Love Ladybugs]

I am here....Emily.....I have gotten some of the same comments, but I really dread the ones from family and friends now that I know gender. I am feeling low tonight.

[thehappypixi]

I'm airing for the 'you're mad' comments when people start to properly find out. I get them already because along with my awesome boys, I have a host of animals living with us! All are happy and well cared for so they can all shove it!
I don't care much for anyone's options on my life and neither should you, it's your life!

[Dreamofpink]

I commented on the other thread bu t just wanted to say here to both 3boys and ladybugs that we are all here for you to vent and rant at whenever you need. It doesnt make you any less of a fabulous mum to be angry and upset. I should know as i had GD bad when i found out that DS2 wasnt a girl and i am a totally awesome mum LOL!!!

I have been getting some insensitive comments from friends i was so excited to be seeing again. So many have said that i am mad, that i am too old and than i have committed career suicide having baby number 3. Hormones have made me take it to heart and question everything. The whole am i being selfish question is back in my mind and i have lain on my side looking at my bump asking myself whether i have made a mistake. I was so happy before we came back to the UK and tried so hard t get pg i cannot understand why i am reacting this way.

Sorry to be a bummer , just wondering how the rest of you deal with these sort of comments.

Emily, some people really need to engage brain before mouth!!!! That's shockingly insensitive and I'm not surprised you were hurt. I just don't understand how people think it's acceptable to comment like that! Just because they can't cope with a larger family doesn't mean you can't, anyway three isn't a huge number far from it. I get stupid comments a lot re the kids home education. One memorable one was from a public school educated man (very wealthy & successful) who said he wasn't clever enough to home-ed his son. Talk about a back handed compliment. Also another lady said that surely I could sit them in front of the TV all day couldn't I?!

If only people shut up & kept their opinions to themselves with regards to parenting it'd make family life so much easier! Keep your chin up and don't let the eejits get to you. X x

P.s I know they're your friends, sorry to do them down
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[Waiting4Daisy]

Emily I think some people just don't get it. I had my first when I was 21 and most of my friends are only now starting to think about babies. I always wanted a big family, at least five, and still do. Most people I do think I'm mad including my own parents. I figure that's ok!

If people don't get the importance of bringing another little person into the world then they are idiots. Careers are not the most important thing to everyone and I say that as someone who loves her job to the moon and back and works full time. The great thing about today's modern world is that women can stay at home or go back to work and raise a family if they choose. And the choice to have another was totally your own and no kne else has the right to comment.

[2lovelyboys]

I have also faced a lot of rude comments, appears people are insensitive than I thought!

The first comment I get when I tell people I'm expecting no 3 is "are you mad?" or you must be mad" this comment is closely followed by the second " are you hoping for a girl?" or " were you trying for a girl?" thirdly " how are you going to cope?" I have already received these comments in this order from at least 5 people! The audacity some people have!

Don't let these horrible people get to you, I know it's easier said than done but we need to keep our chins up for our own sanity and our little ones! This roller coaster is hard enough without having to deal with other people's probing judgemental and rude questions!

[Charlee]

Dream - My best friend IRL is selling her house right now (because of a divorce so it's ugly all around) so I truly feel for you!! Its a shit process really! LOL! Also, re the superstition, let me share a little game I played with myself! When I first got pregnant, it was spring and my roses were beginning to bloom after winter... my white roses sprung forth tinged with pink this year! I was so convinced this meant I was pregnant with a girl... even my roses were turning pink! How silly is that?!?! Haha... clearly it just meant it cross pollinated with my red roses... hahaha Anyway I understand the need to look for every little sign! :)

Emily - You wouldn't believe the insensitive comments I've heard... I don't care to repeat them since I'm having a good day and working on making each one good now... but please know you are not alone! You know what I think? I think there is a fair bit of jealousy that comes from people when they find out YOU had the guts to do what they didn't! Or, that you are experiencing happiness they aren't... People are cruel! Brush it off with the quickness they are willing to run their mouths at! :)

Ladybug and 3boys - How are you guys today??? Thinking of you both :)

[GeCon]

Ladies,

Back from our scan. Got some lovely pics and the doctor really took her time explaining everything to us. The doctor even tried to look between baby's legs, but baby didn't let her.

Didn't see any gender clues, but am already absolutely in love with this little bean.

I also have a video, which I will hopefully upload later. But at the moment my computer is updating and driving me crazy.

Pics and video to follow. :)

And we have our next scan booked for 8th August, when I will be 17 weeks exactly.

[GeCon]

I'll start with the pics, ladies.

Be honest please, let me know what you think. As you know I am already thinking blue anyway, so any honest blue guesses won't be hugely disappointed. ;)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/P1060089_zpsd35354b6.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/P1060090_zps22e2bef7.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/P1060091_zps7eaa161c.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/P1060092_zps621e1116.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/P1060093_zpsdd33b7c8.jpg

[GeCon]

And this should be the video if I have done it right....

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/th_MyMovie_zpse7d7dc00.jpg (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/MyMovie_zpse7d7dc00.mp4)

[Dreamofpink]

So glad your scan went well Gecon, unfortunately there's no pics. :)

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[GeCon]

It's been a long day, Dreamofpink. ;)

Pics should be fixed now.

[Emily]

I am here....Emily.....I have gotten some of the same comments, but I really dread the ones from family and friends now that I know gender. I am feeling low tonight.

I would love to do what DS2 does when someone says or does something he doesnt like - he says STUPID and then does a raspberry or a pretend fart noise. Ladybugs feel free to follow suit! At least in your mind;)

[Tree]

It's been a long day, Dreamofpink. ;)

Pics should be fixed now.

Can see pics but no clues for me in them... Super cute baby though!!

Can't view video!

[Mathilde]

Myrainbowg: I am just doing it to prepare myself for when reality hits me(like a freight train..:)) As I do not feel any different than I did with the boys.. Safest that way:) Am finally on holiday now! Jippi! three weeks off, going to mountains tomorrow, next thursday off to the coast. Have been baby-window shopping with DH this evening whilst boys were home playing games on their computer(very seldom their allowed) I know the pram, and the cot and the rest of the stuff I want to buy, must enjoy the last weeks dreaming of pink;) You know:)
Have a nice evening!

Mathilde

[TTCPink]

Hi everyone! I have been stepping back for a bit from the threads and can't believe how much I have missed on this one! It's hard to believe it is time for gender scans already!

3Boys and LadyBug, congratulations on your healthy baby boys!! I know it must be an adjustment and I can imagine it's hard to wrap your mind around it at first. Those little babies will be stealing your hearts away when you meet them. Hugs to you both.

GeCon, I can't see a nub and don't know enough to make a guess, but I am glad all went well with your scan!

AFM, I am 7DPO today. Going to test on 10DPO if AF doesn't beat me to it. I'm much more relaxed this month, and while not feeling optimistic about a BFP this month, I'm feeling better knowing I have a Dr. appt. right around the corner. (I did however have a temp drop yesterday so I must admit I am the slightest bit hopeful that it could be an implantation dip!) I also have two trips coming up to look forward to...celebrating our 10th anniversary with an overnight in the city next week with my hubby, and then a family vacation at my in-laws lake house for a week following that. It will certainly take my mind off of things and make the time go quickly this next month!

Sorry if I missed any updates. I was reading quickly and will go back to have a better look when I have a bit more time.

[I Love Ladybugs]

Charlee...in answer, I did my share of whiney why me crying, then decided to make a little red hat for this wee man as a going home outfit! I might take pix tomorrow in the am if it looks good in the light. Personally, it was nice and easy to make and both of my boys were awed by my sewing!!!!!

I will hide out in this thread...you girls make me feel safest. I feel so bad for not doing personals right now...a good night's sleep and a day off should help. But Dream and Charlee....add me to the looking at every little sign! I won't even start rattling off all my "signs" of my elusive DD :)

[Charlee]

GeCon- I saw a nub in one of the pics (I think the third one down?? I'll go back and look again and correct that if I'm wrong) BUT it was a super girly nub!!!!! Go check it out ladies! Lemme post this and go back and count the pics LOL

[Charlee]

Okay yes its the third one down.... now it might be something else, but I see two parrell lines sticking out right above the bum.... does anyone else see what I'm talking about? I could be wrong, but if it was my scan I would be SO excited right now LOL... what does everyone else think??

Beautiful baby either way GeCon :) I am so excited for you :)

[Charlee]

Ladybug- So glad you are looking at the positives of the situation :) Aren't you relieved to know now though? And as far as #4, who knows... maybe fate will surprise you with a bfp pink baby! That just happened to a friend IRL :) She has 3 girls and was calling it quits and shutting down the baby factory and found out she was pg at her 6 week postpartum appt.... and TADA! Baby boy :) Just goes to show ya never know... :)

[thehappypixi]

My posts keep disappearing!
I feel the same as my other pregnancies, but am taking comfort in that it is neither male or female til 6 weeks :D

[I Love Ladybugs]

Ladybug- So glad you are looking at the positives of the situation :) Aren't you relieved to know now though? And as far as #4, who knows... maybe fate will surprise you with a bfp pink baby! That just happened to a friend IRL :) She has 3 girls and was calling it quits and shutting down the baby factory and found out she was pg at her 6 week postpartum appt.... and TADA! Baby boy :) Just goes to show ya never know... :)
Love that story, but we have never ever had an opps!! Fate would have to be poking holes in condoms....or still have some swimmers post v!

Gecon...I am not a pro at the nub guessing, but I wish you pink, pink luck!!

Rainbowgirl....when will you know if you can get the Materniti 21 test???

Charlee...I just bought some cute clothes off another girl who has 3 boys and she said to me that she cried when she found out she was having a 3rd boy, but she too has decided to call it quits and be the awesome mom she is to her lovely 3 boys!!!

[thehappypixi]

Told my MIL today who gave a predictably unenthusiastic reaction to the addition of a new baby - she even said what are you going to do with three boys?! I mean, WTF?!!
Later she phoned my SIL to say she felt bad about her reaction, but she's happy because she knows its what we want, but worries about our finances, WTF! We both work and own our home, seriously, F' OFF.
I'm pissed off if you can't tell :D

[myrainbowgirl]

Dream - Glad I helped you feel better! Praying you hear pink on Thursday! Lol on the chin hair...same situation here! Although mine has grown on and off for the past several years...I know it was there during my last pg with DS3. So far, this time, it's a no show! Praying it's a girl sign for both of us!

Emily - You made the right decision! I say try to ignore your friends. So sorry you're having to hear such terrible comments! Grrrr.

Ladybugs - HUGS!! I dread announcing boy, too. Give yourself time to grieve. On the MaterniT21 test...should find out if they'll do it for me at my 8-wk check on Thursday. :)

Happypixi - Ugh on the MIL comment! I would be soooooo mad, too. Glad she apologized, though. Still, grrr.

Waiting4Daisy - Agreed. Who ever says, "Wish I'd spent more time on my career instead of my family!"

2lovely - I can't believe how freely people will say to me, "I bet you wanted a girl" while pointing to DS3! I am SO glad he doesn't understand yet. I mean, how unbelievably RUDE!!!

Charlee - Hope you're well. Yay for a good day!

GeCon - Beautiful baby, but can't really see a nub. Go with what Charlee said! :)

Mathilde - That makes sense! But people have similar pg's and different genders all the time. Happened recently to a good friend of mine!

TTCPink - Congrats on your 10th anniversary! Ours was July 5th...just went out to a super fancy dinner last night and it was awesome! Planning a little trip to celebrate in November, when DH's work should slow down. Baby dust this month!!

AFM - Not much new here...still exhausted! Missed my nap window of opportunity today. Ugh...maybe I can get in bed early!

[Waiting4Daisy]

Myrainbowgirl - my new hubby and I just got married last week on July the 5th so share your wedding anniversary now 😏

Thehappypixi - my parents and mil will prob have a similar reaction to yours! My mum thinks three is def enough so a fourth will be beyond her.

[2lovelyboys]

Hi ladies, hope you have all had a lovely weekend!

GeCon, I'm not great at nub guess but I would be excited at Charlee s comment :). 8th August not far away, let the countdown begin...........

Ladybugs would be lovely to see the hat you have made, I'm not very good at sowing! How are you feeling 2day?? Been thinking about you?

Sounds like an exciting time for everyone, scan, anniversary, holiday :)

I have a consultant appointment this afternoon to discuss delivery, just hoping they allow me to have another VBAC, we will see

Hope you all have a lovely day!

[TTCPink]

10DPO for me today and I tested the first time this morning. BFN. I have given up on the temp drop at 6DPO being implantation as it would have shown up on the FRER today if is was. I also had a big temp drop this morning so unfortunately it looks like AF is on her way and just in time to spoil our little getaway. :mad:

Oh well. Upwards and onwards. I have an OB appt. on August 6th. Time to investigate why it is taking so long to conceive this time.

[GeCon]

2LB, good luck with your appointment this afternoon. Keep us posted how you get on.

TTCPink, sorry to hear that this wasn't your month, but good news that you will hopefully get some answers and help conceiving soon. I know you are ovulating, but do you think Clomid might be an option for you to help with the quality of the eggs? Just a thought... Anyway, I am crossing my fingers for you for the next cycle (I am assuming you will still be trying) and that you won't need your appointment after all.

[Mathilde]

Hi guys! Went to the mountains, but left early as it was too cold:) So glad everybody is happy and healthy and have things to look forward to! I am feeling much better, no ms little tired but too ok.. Am ten weeks now(9+1) and am now convinced he is dead, as I have no symptoms, and can't feel my belly growing at all.. Please how did you feel, or not feel at my stage, need to get hold of a midwife tomorrow to hear a heartbeat.. I always get hysterical like this at this stage..
Mathilde

[bunnywabbit]

Just dropping in - just disappear for a couple of days and look what happens! So much has happened in a short space of time...


Iloveladybugs - How lovely! I wis I knew how to sew/knit. Is there any piccies of the hat?

Tree - congrats on your BFP!

TTCpink - so sorry this wasn't your month. Fingers crossed your time comes soon...

Mathilde - I have my FX that all is ok with your LO. Really hoping s/he is just trying to be a good baby *bighug*

AFM, o is likely due tomorrow/Wednesday, so FX this time it works and sticks!

Hoping everyone else is doing well. xx

[myrainbowgirl]

Waiting4Daisy - Anniversary buddies! :) Hope you're enjoying your honeymoon! :)

2LB - Fx for another VBAC! You'd think they'd let you do it again, if you've done it once? But I am certainly no expert! GL!

TTCPink - So sorry you got a BFN. Hoping next month is it!! Pink dust!! I agree with GeCon...maybe try Clomid?

Mathilde - Glad you're feeling ok. But, oh goodness, don't think s/he's dead!
I am not to your stage yet, so can't really give you any symptoms to compare...don't really remember with my boys, except that I am 100% positive that nausea started getting better at that point. Definitely call your midwife, just for peace of mind! Hugs!

Bunnywabbit - Come on, pink sperm!! GL!

AFM - Still tired, nausea comes & goes. Can't wait for my first appt. this Thursday!

[myrainbowgirl]

Oh, quick question for you ladies...I may have already asked it...but do you have little or a lot of cm this pregnancy? I am so dry! (Was wet with my boys.)

[Niva]

Hi everyone! Just got back from a long and secluded vacation to my parents' house. Lots to catch up on here!!

Mathilde, don't jump to the worst case scenario just yet when it is much more likely that everything is fine. I'm 10+3 and last week I didn't feel anything much at all, just like you. My bump hasn't shown yet either, and I doubt it will for a few more weeks. On 10+0 I had an amazing scan that showed a perfectly formed little baby, just 3.5cm long, actively moving all its arms and legs. What a surprise to see such movement when I kept forgetting I was even pregnant!

Charlee, ladybugs, and 3LB, so sorry you all heard blue. I am so empathetic to what you are feeling and am preparing myself to hear the same, as I'm sure we all are. Wishing you lots of inner strength for the loss or postponement of your girl dream, and I have no doubt you will bond with your little guys as strongly as ever and be excellent boy moms.

Seems like lots of relatives are pretty insensitive. They seem to jump right in and speak their minds without even considering that you might feel even worse for it. Luckily I don't have to deal with that at the moment, but what you describe makes me want to go give all your MILs a talking-to!

For those of you still trying, sending you lots of baby dust... Hope your bfp comes soon!

Hope I didn't miss any other major posts. Afm, I am a little worried about my pink prospects because for this pregnancy I haven't had any true nausea, just like my pg with DS. All the girl moms I know have had ms, and only boy moms I know have had NO nausea at all. That's not to say I have no symptoms, though -- the fatigue, dizziness, and cravings have been pretty obvious, along with really excessive indigestion/burping that does make me feel pretty icky. Just no true seasick-type nausea.

I've attached two pics of my little bun in the oven at 10+0. There is an obvious girly nub in pic 2 but from what I understand, the male nub doesn't start to rise until close to 12 weeks -- they all look like girls at 10 weeks! I'm soon getting (hopefully) the fetal genetics analyzed from a maternal blood draw, although I am not going to find out gender from it. It's just to put my mind at ease; I want every possible test because I'd rather know than not know if there was a problem. Not that I'm expecting one, though! 1238412385

[thehappypixi]

Morning all :D
Another hot hot day in the North of England, don't get to say that often!

TTC pink, I stopped temping after O, it stressed me out! 10dpo is still early so ill keep my fingers crossed!!

I don't know of nausea can really be linked to sex of baby... I think it's more likely to do with your bodies tolerance of the hormonal changes, some cope better than others. I had a little nausea with no. 1 but no spewing, none with no.2. My SIL with two girls spent the first few weeks hugging the toilet bowl, much to my amusement! The other with one girl, one boy had none with either.
That's my reasoning anyway, so I don't dwell on it too much ;D

I swing from one day not caring what sex it is and just being excited, to the next day and fawning over every little girl in the park wondering if I will ever have one, its a bit of an emotional roller coaster :/

Rainbow girl, not much here either ;D

[Tree]

I had the least amount of morning sickness with this pregnancy and its a girl, the morning sickness was horrendous with the boys. My hcg was also WAY higher this time...

[Waiting4Daisy]

With my boys I felt queasy, especially my third. This one I have felt almost like motion sickness which is worse in the morning but fairly constant and rearing it's head throughout the day, so bad that I dry heaving. I look like absolute rubbish this pregnancy too. My oh says Ive never been so ill but I'm putting it down to this being my fourth and each one gets harder. My friend was much worse her fourth pregnancy and it was her fourth boy. Some people carry twin girls with no sickness at all (lucky chaps)!

I'm assuming this is a boy. I've accepted it. We are team green so won't find out and kinda dreading seeing a nub as I'll start obsessing.

[Waiting4Daisy]

Mathilde I'm at a very similar gestation to you and starting to feel a tiny bit better so might be placenta kicking in? Remember some girls don't even realise they are pregnant until they are into the second trimester, they have no symptoms at all.

[GeCon]

Evening ladies,

Sorry for the lack of personals, but we had a busy weekend and a very busy day today and I am feeling a bit knackered.

We had our NT scan today, should get results on Monday. I only got one pic and that isn't really great. I asked the doctor doing the scan if there were any gender clues yet (trying to see if she knew about the nub theory or maybe have a sneaky peak in the appropriate area), but she just told me very matter of fact that there is no way of telling until 20 weeks... :rolleyes: ... Yeah, sure.

Anyway, hoping all the pregnant ladies are doing well and all the not-yet pregnant ladies are getting ready for their attempts.

Dreamofpink, is it your scan next on Thursday?

[Waiting4Daisy]

I have gone crazy with the sign thing. I found a four leaf clover on the way home and gave it to my son who said he wished for a baby sister. Then I was watching falling skies (that alien programme) with my dh and they have three boys and the dad was having his fourth kid and I'm shouting at the tv its a sign if they have a girl maybe we'll have a girl and they had a girl. My husband looked at me like I was actually crazy as I fist punched the air! I am officially a loon!

[Waiting4Daisy]

Ps GeCon how exciting on your scan! Must have been lovely seeing bambino x

[I Love Ladybugs]

TTCpink....I hope that this is your bfp cycle!!!! Stalking you...and keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Bunnywabbit....I am learning to sew....I will post pix tomorrow when I finish my next red hat....maybe even show you the two duds that did not turn out! I like to crochet, but boys don't really look good in florally adorned headgear. Maybe I will crochet a little ladybug cacoon like they have on Pinterest if I get my mojo back. How is this cycle treating you?

Gecon...too bad about the nub shot or lack thereof. Still hoping and wishing you see and hear girl the next scan you get!!!

3 boys...how are you holding up? Same with you Charlee??? What shopping have you all done? I need to make sure I treasure this last chance of being preggo, so I am working on ways to make it good!!

I had my u/s yesterday and although there is the option of gender being reported to our health authority, she was only 70% sure. I tried getting her to spill it, but even when I was able to see the screen, this boy would not give gender clues. Plus, he refused to cooperate for some important parts of the scan, so I am betting I will be back and getting a tiny chance to see him again. It gave me a few moments of girly hope seeing no gender clues on scan...but the 3d of last week leaves me no doubt.

I will try to be better at personals on my day off!! Have a lovely evening all!!

[myrainbowgirl]

Niva - I wouldn't worry about nausea and gender. I had different levels of nausea with all 3 of my boys! Like Tree, with DS3, I had no sickness at all and had the highest initial hcg with him!

Happypixi - At least you're going back on forth on gender! I am dead set on a girl! No, actually, sometimes I think it would be perfect to have another boy, so that ds3 will have a "buddy" just like ds1 & ds2 have each other. BUT, I will be so sad to NOT have a daughter, if this is a boy. I do trust God's plan, though!

Tree - I had the highest initial hcg with ds3, and the least nausea with him, too. This time, I had the 3rd highest hcg of the bunch, but it went up the fastest...not quite so lucky on the nausea front this time, although it's not terrible, thank goodness!

Waiting - Totally get just assuming it's a boy...less disappointment that way! But you're not out of the running yet!! I am always looking for signs, too...for me, it's rainbows. :)

GeCon - Yay for a look at your sweet LO! Praying for good results!

Ladybugs - Looking forward to seeing your pics!

AFM - A little more energy the last couple days...so yay!

[thehappypixi]

Rainbow girl, sometimes I think I'd like to think someone has a plan! Hahaha :) Sadly I believe it's all science and luck... or lack of it!

Daisy, I'm the same - except I keep seeing twins everywhere!! I have this niggly feeling, but I think it's desire more than foresight ;D

[GeCon]

Emily, how are you? Are you already in Vietnam? What is the plan regarding moving into a house etc?

Dreamofpink, what time can you update us tomorrow? We will all be stalking impatiently...

[Dreamofpink]

Emily, how are you? Are you already in Vietnam? What is the plan regarding moving into a house etc?

Dreamofpink, what time can you update us tomorrow? We will all be stalking impatiently...

24 hours to go before my scan, so no-more than a couple of hours later? As soon as I can anyway :) :nails:

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[GeCon]

Good luck, Dreamofpink, really hope you hear :ttcgirl:

[Emily]

24 hrs to go till the 20 week scan how exciting dreamofpink!

Yep we have arrived, swum, napped and now are off for noodles! House hunting starts tomorrow. After our teeny tiny flat in madrid i think they will all look amazing. My only real "must" is a fenced off pool as a few that we have seen online look like death traps - easy access straight from the house.

Then doctor hunting and scan although i might delay that a bit till DS1 starts school. He still hasnt asked about my enormous potbelly! It would be great to be able to break the news once he has settled into school and to be able to say whether he is getting a brother or a sister. DS2 has already kissed my belly and beeped my boobs so is clearly the more observant of the two:)

I keep meeting Emilys (my DG name) and seeing them in films etc. i am really hoping that this is a sign!

Everything seems great so far except for the fact that i am roughly twice the height of the other ladies here and soon to be twice the width too! I guess if you are going to be different you may as well go the whole hog!

[Mathilde]

Quick update: went for a private scan, all well and moving;) will post pictures later, exactly 9 weeks! Feeling much better and so worth the money;)
Mathilde
By the way Emily, noodles sound great!

[Waiting4Daisy]

Great news Mathilde! Enjoy the no sickness now hun xxx

[GeCon]

Great news that all is well with your little bean, Mathilde. Looking forward to seeing pics later.

[myrainbowgirl]

Happypixi - Do you want twins? I have been wondering if I am having twins, too, but the idea absolutely scares me out of my mind! (That would make 5 kiddos!!)

Emily - Too funny that you are so tall compared to most ladies there! How tall are you? I'm 5'7", so on the taller side. Good luck settling in!

Mathilde - Great news! Yay for a wiggly little bean!

Dream - Can't wait to hear your news...will be stalking this thread!! :)

Big day for me tomorrow, too...get to see baby for the first time. Nothing like it, so excited!

[thehappypixi]

Yeah I totally would! Think it would scare the crap out of my husband but I love the idea :)

[Mathilde]

Well, only one crappy photo, but, here is the video:) They look quite ugly at this age/stage, nobbly and lumpy poor things..:)

Hope the videoclip works, bet I´ll trouble with this:)

Mathilde

[Dreamofpink]

Emily, glad to hear you made it to Vietnam okay. How have the boys been with the travelling & change of country? Is it much more hotter than Spain? Hope you find a new place to live soon and settle in quickly.

Mathilde, glad your scan went well. It must be a wonderful weight off your mind. Hope you can start to enjoy your pg now.

Hello to everyone else! :wave:

I'll update tomorrow, don't know what to feel just now. :eek: Thanks for the good wishes everyone!

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[2lovelyboys]

Mathilde, so glad all went well at your scan, time to relax :). I go through phases where I feel very pregnant then other days no symptoms and could easily forget!

GeCon, did they change your due date at your scan? I asked about gender clues at my scan and was told hospital policy was not to speculate, gotta wait till my 20 week scan!

Dream, not long now . . . . . Will be stalking! Got my fingers crossed for you!

Rainbow girl, good luck for tomorrow, very exciting seeing your LO!

Emily, glad the move went well!

3boys, Charlee, how are you? Been out shopping for your little fella?

Ladybugs, how you feeling? Do you think they will arrange another scan?

Niva, scan pics look lovely :) once you see them makes it all feel real!

Sorry if I've missed anyone, hope you are all well!

AFM, I had my consultant appointment, they are going to let me try for another VBAC, yippee! The weather here is I characteristically hot, shouldn't really complain as love the sunshine but am really starting to struggle with the heat now!

[GeCon]

GeCon, did they change your due date at your scan? I asked about gender clues at my scan and was told hospital policy was not to speculate, gotta wait till my 20 week scan!

No, my date didn't get changed. At all my scans the due date was within around two days of my EDD by ovulation, so it was left at that.

To be honest, I would have appreciated if she said it was their policy (although that wouldn't have been the case as it is her own practice) not to speculate before 20 weeks or if she said she does not find it reliable enough before 20 weeks, but it is the fact that she strongly stated that there was no way of telling the gender before 20 weeks, which we all know is not the case. Most U/S places offer gender scans from 16 weeks.

[2lovelyboys]

GeCon definitely is frustrating! Although I'm in two minds at the moment, not sure how I would feel if the nub was visible and I was getting a variety of guesses at least this way I have to wait until my 20 week scan and then gender can be confirmed! Still keeping my fingers, toes, actually everything crossed!

[Mathilde]

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[GeCon]

Aww, so cute Mathilde.

[Dreamofpink]

Very cute little bean Mathilde! I hope you're feeling a lot better about your pregnancy now. :hugs:

[2lovelyboys]

Awwww Mathilde what lovely pics :)

[Waiting4Daisy]

Eek baby! How cute Mathilde. So excited about all these scans tomorrow. I was feeling horrendous today (well pretty much every day in the morning) so this is my little pick me up coming here and baby chatting to you lovely ladies. Thehappypixi I've had a twin feeling every pregnancy. My last pregnancy most likely was twins as I had a considerable bleed at 6 weeks and they found what appeared to be two sacs but only one little bean. This time because I am massive already (and I was always tiny with my previous pregnancies and didn't show until I was like 20 weeks and I've put on 8 pounds and been blooming sick as a dog I can't help but get all excited about twinnies! So unlikely though. And I'm small and apparently small people are less likely to have them boo! We need to get a set of twins - at least one - on board!

Can't wait to see lovely scan pics rainbow girl (may e you'll have twins?) and Dream I hope you hear pinky pink xxx

[I Love Ladybugs]

Mathilde....your baby is one cutie!!! Lovely scan and reassuring isn't it!!!!

2lovely.....to answer your questions in both here and my sway, we will be getting another scan in 2 weeks to look at his right kidney. At my prenatal visit today, my MD commented that it was of concern as they could not visualize what they needed on the scan, so I will have followup.

Dreamofpink.....may you be able to do more than just dream in pink, but live in pink!!!! Only a little bit more before your scan....best of wishes!!!!!!!

WaitingforDaisy......I remember you back from IG and hope that you do get your lovely little Daisy!! Congrats again on the wedding!!!

Emily.....how was househunting today? And you are close to MD hunting...best of luck with both!!!!

Gecon....policies are quite annoying! I do believe that the weeks are going to pass quickly...half of our summer is over and I keep on thinking it should be May and not July half over!! Are you thinking of a private scan in a few weeks?

AFM and the red hat making......I did not get a chance into sew, but I was trying to figure out how to make this even better. I am trying to pass the weeks until the followup scan with peace of mind regarding his kidney....and his health. His heart and brain are perfect, stomach and limbs....and I have to believe that all is truly well with him, he is just one uncooperative little man!!

I know that I am forgetting so many in our thread....Niva and Cagirl forgive me. I need to go back page by page and respond when my brain returns....again best of luck Dreamofpink!!!!!

[myrainbowgirl]

2lovely - Yay for another VBAC! I know it sounds crazy, but I really enjoy the labor & delivery part of pregnancy! There is just no other experience in the world that can match it. :)

GeCon - Yes, totally frustrating. We all know that you don't have to wait till 20 weeks. Sometimes docs amaze me with some of the things that come out of their mouths!

Mathilde - Aww, cute little jellybean! How exciting! Hope you're feeling relieved now. :)

Waiting4Daisy - Sorry you've been feeling rough! I feel huge, too...I look pg already (only 8 wks)! Sad, I won't be able to hide it for much longer! Makes me wonder about twins, too...

Ladybugs - We had an issue with DS3's kidney at our 20-wk ultrasound, too. Right kidney was smaller than left. I had many more ultrasounds to check on it (also because I developed low fluid at the end of the pregnancy)...always measured smaller. Seemed to be functioning ok, just small. When he was born, they said we could follow up when he was around 3 months old...never did. Finally asked doc about it at his 12-month checkup in May. Had an ultrasound done last month, and kidney is still small, but does not appear to be a problem! Try not to worry! He is perfect in every other way. :)

[I Love Ladybugs]

Myrainbowgirl.....I have to think that is the case with this little guy...and that my story may play out in some way close to yours!! My precious DS2 had his share of MD visits.....was so hoping for an easy, uncomplicated baby to end my babymaking days with..lol, this wee guy will have no part in that. I am choosing right now to remain at peace over it all and am hoping that they will have a few answers in 3 weeks time.

You will have some answers tomorrow...Maternti 21 and the double rainbow!!! Stalking away in the am!!!

[GeCon]

2LB, yay for another VBAC.

Ladybugs, sorry to hear that your little man is currently giving you reason for a little concern due to not co-operating. Hopefully all will turn out well at the next appointment.

To answer your question regarding the scan: Here we have the option to have additional scans at all appointments with the doctor (at an extra charge if it is in addition to the 3 paid for scans). So we decided to have one other scan at 17 weeks to see if we can find out the gender. Only three more weeks today.

We are 14 weeks today, I cannot believe we are officially in 2nd trimester. Baby is now the size of a lemon. :)

Have a nice day everyone! Dreamofpink, can't wait for your update. Rainbowgirl, good luck at your appointment too. Keep us posted how it goes.

[Waiting4Daisy]

Aw ladybugs I think I remember you too! I really hope your little guy is just fine and is just showing his wee tricky side hun.

Gl on the scans, rainbow I'm humongous lol, maybe by baby four our muscles just cave instantly! So excited to check in later and see the news and hopefully some baby pics x

[3boys]

Gecon... Congratulations on reaching the second trimester whoop whoop :)

Ladybugs....I totally feel the same about how this pregnancy is going. I wanted a smooth uncomplicated potentially (not so sure now) last pregnancy and instead it has been worry after worry from the start! A I said on the other thread, hope your next ultrasound brings you the results you need to relax!

Dream and rainbow.... Can't wait to hear! :)

[Waiting4Daisy]

Omg where are those ladies with the updates!

[I Love Ladybugs]

I woke up in a startle....totally had been dreaming of DreamofPink's scan!!! Now I feel like I can't tear myself away from the computer until she posts!!!

I am going to enjoy my day's off, not wish the time away and just keep the peace that I feel around me with this baby in my heart. He loves to kick early in the mornings...think 3:30 am and on. I suspect he looks a little more like my DS2 than DS1, but that is just basing it off the fact of swaying and the gender scan day than actual knowledge of it.

Gecon...3 more weeks! We both should have good news on the same days!!

3boys....I saw your bump pic...you are so darn cute!!!!! That bump is so delightful!!! Makes me want to post my whale of body and bump even :)

[Dreamofpink]

I'm back with news :) Ds3 will be joining us in December and he is very healthy with a strong heartbeat. Strangely, I'm coping a lot better than I thought I would & the image in the scan was the same one I saw in my dream last night. Sorry to continue the blue streak!!

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[I Love Ladybugs]

I'm back with news :) Ds3 will be joining us in December and he is very healthy with a strong heartbeat. Strangely, I'm coping a lot better than I thought I would & the image in the scan was the same one I saw in my dream last night. Sorry to continue the blue streak!!

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Dreamofpink....lots of hugs and congrats!!!! I was so sure you were going to break our blue streak...but like all of us other awesome moms to boys, I know that you will love this new little guy and he will charm your socks and shoes right off. That is a little "pooky"...according to my DS2 about the same image in your dream and in your scan...and a lot endearing!!!!

[GeCon]

Dreamofpink, I don't know what to say other than that I am sorry you did not hear pink, but of course congratulations on your little baby boy. Take all the time you need to process it and I bet by the time your little one comes into this world, any feelings you have now will be forgotten. Don't forget we are always here for you to talk to.
:hug2:

[Waiting4Daisy]

Hugs Hun. Sorry you didn't hear pink but of course ds3s are totally gorgeous. Loads of hugs and I'm glad you are feeling ok, my ds3 is so scrumptious honestly x

[Dreamofpink]

Thanks so much ladies, your words are such a comfort. Have been quite teary, but having my Mum looking after boys helped as she gave me a big hug but seeing her also made me cry too!! Dh has absolutely no sympathy & thinks I'm being very ungrateful. Just need a good cry & a hug and I'll be fine.

I've waited a long time for him & when I went to bed last night I asked to be shown my baby's gender in my dreams. Whether it was my subconscious or something higher I don't know but I'm so glad I found out and my dream prepared me. Boys are delighted to be having another brother but would've been just as happy with a sister. Just verifies my psychic reading as I was told boy next then a little girl very soon after. I really hope all of it comes true. Just need to find a name now. X x

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[Waiting4Daisy]

Don't know who your psychic reading was with but I had one with sister haven where she knew numbers of kids etc loads about then. I was pregnant with my third and she said that the little girl wasn't coming until 2013 as she had to be 'my last baby' but was watching over the others. It brought me a lot of comfort :-) I'm sure your wee girl is out there just waiting until the time is right x

[I Love Ladybugs]

Dream...your mum sounds sweet!! Too bad that your DH isn't being as dear...mine knows that this was our last chance at pink and let me just let it out about my sadness over never having a daughter. I do hope that your fourth brings you and your houseful of men lots of pink!!!!

[myrainbowgirl]

Hi ladies!

Dream - So sorry you didn't hear pink today! But HUGE congrats on healthy little DS3! My DS3 is absolutely gorgeous...can't stop looking at him sometimes! I think, how did that beautiful little creature come from me?? Lol. I am sure you will feel the same!

Ladybugs - So glad you are at peace. Apparently, kidney issues are relatively common with boys! He is probably just fine...glad you will know for sure in 3 short weeks!

GeCon - 3 weeks!! So exciting!

AFM - Saw a perfect little 8-week bean in there today! And it's just ONE!! :) Heartbeat 160+ beats/min. Such an awesome sight! So happy right now. Also, my doc offered MaterniT21! Appt for bloodwork and ultrasound is Aug. 9th, and I will know results about a week later...crazy!! I'll be about 12 weeks when we find out. OMG!!

[myrainbowgirl]

So, baby was on the left side of the screen on my ultrasound (transvaginal)...got kinda excited about that. However, just read a little bit about Ramzi. Sounds like the screen should be reversed (regardless of the ultrasound method). Soooo....that means baby was really on my right side. So, if Ramzi is true, this is another boy!

[myrainbowgirl]

What were your experiences with Ramzi? What side did your previous (or current) boys appear to implant on?

P.S. I may be gone for a little while...going on vacation tomorrow, and need to unplug and spend some time with my sweet little family! Will catch up soon! Would still love to hear your Ramzi experiences. :)

[bunnywabbit]

I'm back with news :) Ds3 will be joining us in December and he is very healthy with a strong heartbeat. Strangely, I'm coping a lot better than I thought I would & the image in the scan was the same one I saw in my dream last night. Sorry to continue the blue streak!!

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Aww dreamofpink, congrats on your healthy blue bundle! Was so sure you were going to hear pink... x

[bunnywabbit]

What were your experiences with Ramzi? What side did your previous (or current) boys appear to implant on?

P.S. I may be gone for a little while...going on vacation tomorrow, and need to unplug and spend some time with my sweet little family! Will catch up soon! Would still love to hear your Ramzi experiences. :)

Lovely! Relax and enjoy your vacation!

No experience with Ramzi from me apart from what you said - can't always go on what the scan piccy shows as they can sometimes flip the picture. FX for a little pink one for you... x

[bunnywabbit]

Day 2 of 2ww for me. Trying not to get my hopes up too much, but also really hoping this will be the month. So waiting. Waiting waiting waiting... :sigh:

[Tree]

Myrainbowgirl I just replied to this on the other thread.
Have a fun holiday!

[Emily]

Ladybugs and dreamofpink, the house hunting is going well thanks. We have seen two that we like and have out offers on. The problem might be getting permission to babyproof with stairgates and pool fencing but we will see. The boys are whinging quite a lot which might be the jetlag, the heat, or biredom from being taken to so many house viewings!

Myrainbowgirl i am 5'8 if i stoop;) the average height appears to be about 5'2 fir ladies and a british size 6. They are also (huge generalisation here) very pretty with amazing skin. So as a massive pink sweaty whale i should fit right in! At least i have good pregnancy skin:)

Mathilde i had to laugh at your comment about lumpy 3d scans! I stupidly told my friend that her scan pic looked a bit like a lava lamp shape! Never again.

2lovely congrats in vbac plan. My friend has just had a VBAC and cannot belive how quick the recovery time was in comparison. She was out sipping a beer on the spanish terrazas just 7 days later.

Bunnwabbit fingers crossed this is your month.

Happypixi is your DH coming with you to the scan? You could totally wind him up about twins!

[I Love Ladybugs]

Today is officially half of my pregnancy gone if I go by previous delivery dates!! I really want this little boy to show up in Dec., even if it is the first of the month!!

Emily....I hope that you are able to get the house you need....and want!! I love your generalization of the women in your new surroundings, but I am betting you look preggo glowing and all cute too! Looking forward to when you track down an u/s machine and a MD to go with it!!

Niva.....glad to hear that all is well with you! You are still going to be team green.....were you team green with your first or not? I can't remember...but I do know that from my first being team green to 2 times team blue now, it was nice dreaming of just the baby. :)

Myrainbowgirl....hoping that you are having fun all around with your trip...and that you come back refreshed and full of rainbow sightings!

2lovely.....you are getting so close to your scan! I have to hold out my hopes for you to hear pink!!!!!

Which brings me to a point.....I don't want to see blue anywhere right now! Even my fav. shade of turquoise as it reminds me of the horrible baby gifts that could show up in the shade (baby blue) that I don't like!! All I want is orange, green, browns, reds, stripes, polkadots, etc....and no one stating the obvious that I did not get "my girl". Plus, my family and his is just going to comment and gloat on the lack of her.

Positive note...

I did finish my second red hat....it will be posted once I get on the other computer!!

[bunnywabbit]

Iloveladybugs I can't believe you're halfway through already - that's gone too fast. And yes, I completely understand the 'no blue'. Looking forward to seeing the hat!

[Emily]

Crappy crappy day. We went downtown to get some light cotton trousers for the boys and DS2 managed to get bitten by a street cat. We spent the next few hours at the health clinic getting rabies serum, follow up rabies jabs (the boys had one before we left) and waiting around in case of an allergic reaction. Luckily the bite wasnt too deep and i always carry disinfectant gel with me so the doc thinks the chances of him having caught anything are slim. We went for the serum anyway just to be on the safe side.

On a more positive note, the docs were lovely and the centre well equiped with medicine such as the typhoid vaccine (there is a national shortage in the UK) so we signed up and i think i will do my prenatal stuff at one of their branches.

Oh and felt a definite kick or two this evening. Up to now it has just been bubbles that could have been gas LOL. I think he / she is trying t tell me not to worry.

[Charlee]

Dream..... I just want to hug you right now!!! I know I'm a bit late (been staying off the site as I can't stand to hear about all the cute exciting pink bundles) but I just want to say 1. CONGRATS on a healthy baby!! And 2. It gets easier, I promise it does... I cried for a month (play honestly I'm still having teary days) but now I'm starting to get excited about another little boy :) I know as soon as we lay eyes on them we will be completely smitten! AND - maybe we can TTC our pinky #4 together after this one is born!! :)

Keeping you in my thoughts today :)

[Charlee]

Wow so this makes 4 opposites in this group now, huh? Me, Ladybug, 3boys and Dreamofpink!! What the heck is going on here??

Man if I was waiting to find out gender I would be kinda nervous at this point...hahaha

[Charlee]

I have officially declared the blue streak over!!! There I said it, so it must be true! :) haha

[I Love Ladybugs]

I have officially declared the blue streak over!!! There I said it, so it must be true! :) haha

It better be....I do hope that our group has better luck!! Your decree sounds like a plan!

I think that lady luck might have boy bits for Dec.....but she better have a few pink beans in the Christmas stockings for at least one of us :)

I had 2 separate "it better be a girl" or "fingers crossed for a girl" commented today. I blame others for making me feel any bit bad about not having a girl/having another boy.

[Emily]

I have officially declared the blue streak over!!! There I said it, so it must be true! :) haha

Excellent! I will definitely sign up at the docs when we go back for DS2s next emergency rabies jabs.

[I Love Ladybugs]

12480 I made both red hats, just hope that his little noggin fits one to come home from the hospital with. It was fun to work on something that was different, but still simple to do when I really was not feeling as energetic to make something!!

[GeCon]

Morning ladies,

The Royal baby is finally on its way. Still sticking with my girl guess, thinking we'll find out in the morning that the baby has been born.

[GeCon]

Got my results from the NT scan and bloods this morning and they look fine.

Emily, how awful for your son being bitten by a street cat, but as you said hopefully all is okay now.

Ladybug, love the outfit and hats. So cute.

Charlee, thanks for your declaration, but I can't help but think that I will be adding to the blue bunch soon.

Who's next for scans? Ours is on 8th August, so about 2.5 weeks from now.

[Emily]

Thanks GEcon. The bite was scary but the medicalstaff are confident that he will be fine as we got there so quickly. One medical emergency over .......

Today he got his thumb trapped in a glass door hinge. And when i say trapped i mean 5 mins of screaming whilst 17 hotel staff attempt to wedge it open with spoons and unscrew the door. Seriously scary stuff - i really thought he was going to lose a thumb. The xrays show a severely (but not broken) bone so he was very lucky. Now i just want them to sit in bed with me and watch TV. I dont want them to move. Ever. What the hell am i going to be like with a newborn? I may attempt the longest pregnancy ever. Elephants manage two years dont they.

[GeCon]

Oh Emily, how scary. Hope he will feel better soon and things start to normalise soon for you all.

How are you getting on with the house hunting? Will you be buying or renting?

[Tree]

Morning ladies,

The Royal baby is finally on its way. Still sticking with my girl guess, thinking we'll find out in the morning that the baby has been born.

I think girl baby too. Would be cool! So long as she doesn't steal my girl name... :-) Not likely!

[GeCon]

I think girl baby too. Would be cool! So long as she doesn't steal my girl name... :-) Not likely!

I'm more worried about them having the same brand pram that we would like and the prices going up after that. :)

[Tree]

Haha! Order it now!!!?

[Charlee]

Emily - You poor thing! Oh my goodness that's just too many mishaps as of late... hopefully the madness is over now... poor little guys!

Ah the royal baby.... yes I'm excited, just as I would be for any new parents :) But a baby is a baby! This is not the second coming of Christ or anything... or is it? hahahaha

I guess girl too... I guess we'll see soon!

[GeCon]

Totally agree, Charlee. Looking forward to finding out, but am also hoping that it will put an end to the Royal Baby Watch that has been going on for months.

[Waiting4Daisy]

Oh no Emily what a shame. We actually quite like the name Elizabeth for a girl (nickname Effie) but if the royals used it would be off the list lol. Although Daisy is still our number one, we've got lots of fictional girl names from each potential pregnancy that always turned out blue lol

[GeCon]

Looks like most of us were wrong regarding the Royal Baby.

[Tree]

I know! Really surprised. Totally thought girl. Wonder what he will be called.

[GeCon]

I'm thinking George.

[bunnywabbit]

12480 I made both red hats, just hope that his little noggin fits one to come home from the hospital with. It was fun to work on something that was different, but still simple to do when I really was not feeling as energetic to make something!!

Oh my goodness, so loving the hats! Do they take long to make? Hope you're doing well x

[bunnywabbit]

Thanks GEcon. The bite was scary but the medicalstaff are confident that he will be fine as we got there so quickly. One medical emergency over .......

Today he got his thumb trapped in a glass door hinge. And when i say trapped i mean 5 mins of screaming whilst 17 hotel staff attempt to wedge it open with spoons and unscrew the door. Seriously scary stuff - i really thought he was going to lose a thumb. The xrays show a severely (but not broken) bone so he was very lucky. Now i just want them to sit in bed with me and watch TV. I dont want them to move. Ever. What the hell am i going to be like with a newborn? I may attempt the longest pregnancy ever. Elephants manage two years dont they.

Ouch! Poor little guy... So glad he wasn't badly injured. Makes you wonder how on earth he managed to wedge it in there so well, especially when it takes that much effort to get it out! Of course, telling them to just sit down and keep out of mischief never seems to work... :rolleyes:

Wow, can you imagine being pregnant for 2 years?! We're impatient enough with 2ww and gender scan as it is - I think I'd go insane waiting. Also wondering how many years it'll take to shift the baby weight?

... Now wondering if elephants have problems with morning sickness... :think:

... Yeah, i'm tired...

[bunnywabbit]

Emily - You poor thing! Oh my goodness that's just too many mishaps as of late... hopefully the madness is over now... poor little guys!

Ah the royal baby.... yes I'm excited, just as I would be for any new parents :) But a baby is a baby! This is not the second coming of Christ or anything... or is it? hahahaha

I guess girl too... I guess we'll see soon!

Yes, exactly. I'm not anti-royals by any stretch of the imagination, but this will be news for MONTHS! She had a baby - congrats, am really happy for them both (I donated all my blue dust!). But there is a LOT of stuff that really should make the news, that is really quite important but won't. :twocents:

Sorry, I'm done. Aaand breathe...

[bunnywabbit]

Totally agree, Charlee. Looking forward to finding out, but am also hoping that it will put an end to the Royal Baby Watch that has been going on for months.

... Nah, I say give it a few more weeks/a month. They haven't named him yet, left hospital yet, been presented to the general public yet, been christened yet... :worry:

[Dreamofpink]

Yes, exactly. I'm not anti-royals by any stretch of the imagination, but this will be news for MONTHS! She had a baby - congrats, am really happy for them both (I donated all my blue dust!). But there is a LOT of stuff that really should make the news, that is really quite important but won't. :twocents:

Sorry, I'm done. Aaand breathe...

Very well said!! I'm just sooo glad it's a boy, girls are the preferable gender (seen as well-behaved, quiet etc) as it is in the UK so it would've been insufferable with the media following the fashion style of a newborn princess! Or maybe that's the GD talking.....;) We boy mums are fashionable now, haha!!

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[Dreamofpink]

Thanks GEcon. The bite was scary but the medicalstaff are confident that he will be fine as we got there so quickly. One medical emergency over .......

Today he got his thumb trapped in a glass door hinge. And when i say trapped i mean 5 mins of screaming whilst 17 hotel staff attempt to wedge it open with spoons and unscrew the door. Seriously scary stuff - i really thought he was going to lose a thumb. The xrays show a severely (but not broken) bone so he was very lucky. Now i just want them to sit in bed with me and watch TV. I dont want them to move. Ever. What the hell am i going to be like with a newborn? I may attempt the longest pregnancy ever. Elephants manage two years dont they.

Emily that sounds absolutely terrifying! I'm glad his thumb is okay, but how are you now? You must still be shaken by the whole episode too. I expect he's stayed close to you ever since hasn't he?

I remember someone telling me when ds1 was a baby that when they become toddlers they climb off your lap on onto your minds forever. Not a truer word said!

BTW, just for reassurance when I was around 3-4yrs old I was playing slam the doors with my younger sister and managed to trap her thumb in the door, almost completely severing it. Yes, I was always told I should've been a boy :rofl: Anyway, it was reattached very successfully and you'd never know. She must've been about 18 months old at the time. I think that if things hadn't turned out as they did for your ds2 - thank goodness they did!! - he would've been okay.

Don't beat yourself up about it. I expect he won't do it again ;)

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[Tree]

I for one am happy to see some happy news on the news. There is way more important stuff, loads in fact, so much tragedy, heartache, violence, frustration... But It's nice to be reminded that news can be nice sometimes too. I find babies so exciting and look forward to hearing the name and seeing a pic. Then I'll be done. :-)

[Emily]

Thanks fir being so nice ladies. This has become my venting place as i dont want my family to find out about the bite orthe thumb as they are already worried about the move. That means i cannot tell anyone i am facebook friends with in case they mention it on my wall.

It was a stupid glass door with one of those hinges that have more space when they are completely open than closed. He must have put his thumb in when it was open and then it got squashed when it was closed. Unfortunately reopening makes the gap temporarily smaller so they couldnt just open it. They had to take the door off. He is still in a lot of pain, on painkillers and bandaged up. He also had to go back for another rabies shot this morning so now hates everyone in a white coat. I was a mess until they got him out and then i regained my cool because i had too!

Toddlers crawl off your lap and onto your mind! I love it - so true! Hopefully that is the only "excitement" we will have for a while.

I agree that the media are going a bit crazy about this baby. I thought it was a girl too and am glad that it isnt! We will still have the nonsense about how will design the christening dress etc but hopefully the end is in sight! with regar to swaying (i dont think they did but look for clues as to why people get the gender they did) She was probably on a strict pregnancy diet before conception, full vit supps and i bet they had loads of attempts to make sure it happened when their schedules coincided.

I bet Harry is relieved to be further down the line now so he can enjoy his army days and party antics. I find him hilarious! Sooooo different from his Dad!

[thehappypixi]

Hey all! I've totally been AWOL, actually got a bit wobbly with all the confirmed blues that I needed some space to remember I want whatever it is :)

Did the Race For Life fora friend who wont be able to have more babies, that's a sure fire way to make you grateful for what you have, there's me second from the right in the group pic if you want a read...
Newcastle mum Naomi Jacobs who battled cancer takes part in Race for Life - Chronicle Live (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/newcastle-mum-naomi-jacobs-who-5168332)

[Emily]

What a great thing to do! Are you in the last pic with sunnies on your head? If so i am assuming that it was taken before the race as you all look so great!

[GeCon]

What a great thing to do! Are you in the last pic with sunnies on your head? If so i am assuming that it was taken before the race as you all look so great!

I think thehappypixi might be the 2nd from the right in the pic with all the baby-wearing ladies.

thehappypixi, great cause and you look great.

[thehappypixi]

Here's the pic!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/thehappypixi/15ef0a8ea7e0c8bbc697b0453fca5ba7.jpg
It was a great day :D

[Emily]

Ahhh what a great pic! I didnt see that in the article for some reason. Hats off to you all for wearing your babies in your slings! I loved my sling with DS1 and 2 but dont think i would have managed a funrun!

[thehappypixi]

We did walk LoL, but we got lots of lovely supports and cheers!

[GeCon]

Can't wait to use our slings again. We have got two: a Close baby carrier and a Rose & Rebellion one. Our LO absolutely loved being carried in them.

[Waiting4Daisy]

Thehappypixi you are a very hot mama! What a great cause too

[myrainbowgirl]

Happypixi - Great pic, you look great, and adorable sweet boy! And yes, absolutely helps to have that kind of perspective!

Ladybugs - ADORABLE hats and going home outfit! Great job!

Emily - Oh my goodness, your poor baby!! How horrible! Praying for no more "excitement" in your household for a LONG, LONG time!

Royal baby - I totally thought girl, too...happy it's a little prince! Of course, in the USA it was news, but I'm sure not nearly as much attention as in the UK!

AFM - I got back this evening from a nice little vacay with my sweet family. All in all, a great time together, but glad to be home, too. Had a little fit in the car on the drive there about Ramzi...ashamed of myself! I had completely convinced myself it was 100% another boy, and wow, I totally ranted at DH! Really brought to light how strong my GD is! Need to prepare myself now to hear boy. However, after researching a little more about Ramzi, I think I still have a glimmer of hope...looking at pics of transverse ultrasounds (where you can actually determine right/left), the uterus is shaped more horizontally, like a jellybean. In mine, the pic is more vertical, so I think may be a sagittal view, which doesn't show right/left. Still need to prepare myself for boy, though!

[I Love Ladybugs]

Emily....you poor thing!! And your sweet little guy.....he sounds a little like my DS1 ((hugs)) Hopefully he can stay nice and put and not sustain any more injuries so that you can get first used to your surroundings.

Happypixi...you look freakin' amazing!!!!!!!!! And what a wonderful way to support your friend....her story is inspiring and a great reminder of what we truly want/need in our lives!!!

Myrainbowgirl....I say ignore Ramzi....and count down the next 3 weeks until your blood test and find out you have your little girl on board!!!! Glad to hear you had a nice time away!!!!

AFM....there is an evil cold threatening to take over my small world...or at least my brain. I have spent a mini fortune in kleenex!!!! I hope to get better and rejoin the world headache and snot free!!! Thanks for all the compliments on my DS3 going home outfit....I sure wish I could make babylegs/legwarmers that look as nice...I have made several sets out of kneehigh socks for women.

[bunnywabbit]

So sorry Iloveladybugs, is such a yucky, blah feeling. I hope you feel better soon. I'm constantly stuck between and hayfever. Still not entirely sure which one I'm recovering from at the moment.

[GeCon]

Morning ladies,

Just a quick one from me. 15 weeks today, woohoo and the baby is now the size of a navel orange.

2 more weeks until our scan. :)

[myrainbowgirl]

Ladybugs & Bunnywabbit - Feel better soon!

GeCon - Woohoo! 2 weeks!!

AFM - Doing ok. Still utterly exhausted, but found out my thyroid meds need to be adjusted. Will start a higher dose tomorrow, so hoping I get a little energy back! Took a 2 hour nap today...ugh!

[bunnywabbit]

10DPO - BFN. I guess there's still time, just ugh...

With MiL over can see the next few weeks being stressful. If this isn't my month, I'm hoping she doesn't muck up my sway too much.

[Sunflower3]

It's been awhile since I posted in this group! I got my BFP a few days ago. I just wanted to share!
Is there an April due date group?

[Emily]

10DPO - BFN. I guess there's still time, just ugh...

With MiL over can see the next few weeks being stressful. If this isn't my month, I'm hoping she doesn't muck up my sway too much.

Oh no! I feel your pain! I had my in-laws over while swaying. I cooked mushroom risotto (the jamie oliver oozey one but only put the palma ham topping on theirs), veggie lasagne ( loaded with more cheese one end) raw grated courgette,olive oil, lemon and parmesan pasta (more parmesan grated into theirs) and made sure that i had enough calories left at the end of the day to have a glass of wine or something. Nothing makes people suspect/ hassle you like not drinking!

Is she a difficult woman to get along with? Are you worried about your T levels? Tell us what you are concerned about as many of us have been through teh sam and might be able to help - worrying that she might ruin your sway is no fun.

[thehappypixi]

Congrats Sunflower!

I just read a couple of your blog entries Bunnywabbit :/ I really feel for you! What a nightmare :(

I'm nearly 8 weeks now and feeling nauseas nearly all the time which is new, and unpleasant. Wondering if I'm imagining it because it might mean a girl, or twins lol! Reckon the mind is a powerful thing and mine might be playing tricks on me :/

[myrainbowgirl]

Bunnywabbit - So sorry for the BFN. Have you tested again? With MIL coming, I can understand being stressed. Try to take some time away from her if you can! And I think Emily's food suggestions are perfect! I don't think anyone would suspect a thing.

Sunflower - Congrats! When in April are you due?

Happypixi - Yuck on the nausea. I've had more this time, too. I was pretty good with DS1 & DS3, but wrote down that I had nausea with DS2. With him, though, it was more food aversions than anything. I would take a bite of something and all of a sudden feel really yucky. Or even the thought of certain foods would do it. This time, it's more a seasick feeling. Ugh. BUT, I am not throwing up, and honestly, the nausea comes and goes. So it's not terrible. Hope you feel better soon! Do you have an appt. this week?

AFM - Really going back and forth about gender. I just want to know! But I also don't want the dream to be over so quickly. Part of me feels like there's no way it's a girl, the other part feels like it just HAS to be a girl. I honestly don't know how I'm going to handle it if I hear boy. At least I will have longer to adjust this time. I'll know in a little over 3 weeks!

Who will know next?

[GeCon]

bunnywabbit, as you said it is not over for you yet as it is still early.

Sunflower, congratulations on the BFP. I am sure there is an April group somewhere, but you are more than welcome to stay on here with us too as we already cover December to March. If you want to, let me know your due date and I will add you to the first post.

[GeCon]

Myrainbowgirl, exciting about the test and finding out so soon.

We should hopefully know in a little less than two weeks although I am still pretty positive that this will be another boy.

[I Love Ladybugs]

Sorry I have been so out of the loop....this cold knocked me down for sure. I have had an ubber rough week at work and it makes me count down the days till mat leave!

Sunflower....I am so excited and happy for you!! Not only do I pray that this bean is sticky....it better be pink and healthy!!!!

Happypixi.....8 weeks already!! Yay! How are you little men doing?

Gecon....I do think that it is good to be realistic about gender, but don't count yourself out yet. You might be our first pink in this group....and Myrainbowgirl...you are only days behind in finding out!!

Dream, Charlee and 3boys....how is it all treating you? I want to post a bump pic, but I am having body image issues. Even after the weight loss and such, this weight gain is hitting me as hard as not having a daughter out of this pregnancy. However, this little guy is bound to be a sweetie...that is my heart and soul speaking. What have you girls done in terms of getting ready for your new boys or done with your bigger boys in anticipation of a new dude joining the family?? My boy is still convinced that he is getting a sister...I have tried telling him the baby could be a boy or girl, but emphasizing boy at home as we are not telling gender to anyone.

[I Love Ladybugs]

Bunnywabbit...I shall go on over and read your blog entry...sounds like a challenge for sure. I am hoping and wishing for your bfp....so much easier to deal with the comments from ILs and such when you have a secret little baby a baking!!!

[thehappypixi]

Happypixi - Yuck on the nausea. I've had more this time, too. I was pretty good with DS1 & DS3, but wrote down that I had nausea with DS2. With him, though, it was more food aversions than anything. I would take a bite of something and all of a sudden feel really yucky. Or even the thought of certain foods would do it. This time, it's more a seasick feeling. Ugh. BUT, I am not throwing up, and honestly, the nausea comes and goes. So it's not terrible. Hope you feel better soon! Do you have an appt. this week?


Thanks, I have a pretty strong stomach so I don't see myself up-chucking. I didn't enjoy doing a Caesarian on dog that had dead puppies and green goo oozing out of it on Thursday though! (I'm a vet nurse!)
I remember feeling a bit ikky with no.1 son, nothing with no.2.

I go back and forth wondering if ill find out the gender - I'd like to just enjoy being pregnant and keep the dream till the end, but then I imagine knowing if it was a girl and then it would be the most exciting pregnancy ever! If I find out, I think I'd like to keep it to myself, entirely, and adjust in private if its a boy. How I would do this I'm not sure - given my job, I could always just scan myself when I'm on night shift!

[Emily]

Thanks, I have a pretty strong stomach so I don't see myself up-chucking. I didn't enjoy doing a Caesarian on dog that had dead puppies and green goo oozing out of it on Thursday though! (I'm a vet nurse!)
I remember feeling a bit ikky with no.1 son, nothing with no.2.

I go back and forth wondering if ill find out the gender - I'd like to just enjoy being pregnant and keep the dream till the end, but then I imagine knowing if it was a girl and then it would be the most exciting pregnancy ever! If I find out, I think I'd like to keep it to myself, entirely, and adjust in private if its a boy. How I would do this I'm not sure - given my job, I could always just scan myself when I'm on night shift!

Wow with that possibilty there is no way i could be team green!

I am hoping to get a 20 week scan to find out but the normal french lady doc is away till i am 22 weeks. There is a vietnamese make doc at the clinic who i could go to but i would prefer a female. He is meant to be excellent though. I had bad experiences with french trained docs with jDS1 as they prefer the high intervention medicate wherever possible route. ideally i would like a Vietnamese lady:) I think i could also just see a tech who is there the whole time but it is always reassuring to see a doc. Decisions decisions.

[Charlee]

Hi ladies... sorry I've been gone so long. I was in a horrific car crash on Friday night... my car rolled and ended up on its left side. My boys were in the car with me too :( Luckily by the grace of God, they walked away with hardly a scratch. Me, not so much... my left arm and shoulder ended up outside the car after the roll over while we dragged along so I have MAJOR road brash on my left arm and shoulder.. but other than that I'm fine! And the other greatest news (besides my 2 boys walking away unscathed) is that baby and pregnancy are totally fine too. They did an extensive u/s at the trauma unit of the hospital after the crash and the placenta is still firmly attached and cervix is fully closed.... and baby is totally unharmed! It is truly a miracle... the police officer who dealt with the accident said "you must have had a guardian angel on your side because no one walks away from a crash like this"... WOW.

Sorry for the lack of personals, as you can imagine I'm super sore and very shaken up... just wanted to stop by and update everyone ... I'll be back soon with a more upbeat attitude and chat with everyone...

Take care of yourselves!

[3boys]

Omg charlee, how horrific for you... Sending hugs upon hugs! You must be so shaken up! I'm so pleased your boys and baby are ok. Sorry to hear about your injuries. So scary for you. You poor thing! Xxxxxx

[thehappypixi]

Holy crap Charlee! Thank goodness you are all still in one piece, what a nightmare!

[3boys]

My twenty week scan date hasn't come through yet which I'm pretty bummed about. I go on holiday in three weeks so Sod's law it will be then! I wonder if his willy would have magically turned into a Minnie?! Lol...... I think I have more chance of winning the lottery.

[Charlee]

Thanks 3boys... yes I'm totally shaken in a way I never really have been. I've lost babies, family members, deal with trauma and sadness on a daily basis as a counselor but I've never quite felt this way. I am shaken to the core.

I'm not a religious person but this whole experience has changed me... there must have been a higher power looking over my boys and I that night. It takes something pretty major to change your belief system...

[Charlee]

Haha ironically I had my 20 week scan on Friday morning about 8 hours before the crash.... I was hoping the same thing! But alas, he is still a he. In fact he had the tech giggling because he was yanking on it during the scan! So he's one of those, eh? LMAO

[Charlee]

Thanks Pixi... yes one piece, one road rashed piece though! They spent about 30 mins taking all the glass and gravel out of my arm and shoulder... talk about painful! And of course because I'm pregnant I get no pain meds... just lovely.

[GeCon]

Charlee, this truly without a doubt sounds like a miracle, but thankfully your boys and baby are fine. Hope you feel better soon too. Big, big hugs.

[Dreamofpink]

Charlee, I don't know what to say but thank goodness you are all okay. What a horrendous experience! I can't begin to imagine the terror you must've felt. Is DH okay? He must've been terrified when he was told. How about your boys? I know that you said they weren't injured - thank God! - but how are they coping with the shock of it? You're all in my thoughts. I'm so glad to hear that baby is fine, he's certainly a strong little one. I can understand how something like that would change your view on things, your guardian angels must certainly have been there with you all. Sending you a huge hug from across the pond. Rest plenty & look after yourself. Are you off work as a result of this? X x

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[Charlee]

The boys were totally fine until last night when we all got into the car for the first time.... they were very scared and asked if Daddy would drive :( Of course this sent me into a terrible crying fit, but then I've been crying for about 3 days straight.... and I NEVER cry. They are having nightmares too because they both ended up in me with me last night. Dh kindly slept on the couch ... he's been so amazing through this whole thing! He said it was the worst hour of his life after he got the call from police that his wife and kids had been in a rollover crash and were on the way to the hospital :(

Yes I'm off work this whole week, my boss has been VERY understanding about everything. She even offered to watch my kids if I needed ... like I would ever say yes to that! Haha But the gesture was amazing nonetheless...

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh gosh Charlee I'm so sorry to hear about that!!! Thank goodness you are ok and sending :pray: your way for a speedy recovery (and giving thanks that everyone walked away mostly unscathed.)

[Tree]

Charlee, how terrifying! I'm so glad to hear you are all well. Makes you and all of us appreciate how lucky we are. Hugs to you and your family!

[myrainbowgirl]

Charlee - I am choking up just reading about your story! How unbelievably terrifying and horrific!!! I am so, so sorry for what you have been through, but PRAISE THE LORD you and your sweet babies (all of them) are ok. I just cannot begin to imagine. Will pray for a super speedy recovery for you, and emotional recovery for your boys!

[Soar]

Charlee-sorry to high jack this thread but I read about your accident! So glad to hear you are ALL ok! Hope your arm and shoulder get better soon! Also glad you are getting the week off! Take it easy as much as you can!

[bunnywabbit]

Oh no! I feel your pain! I had my in-laws over while swaying. I cooked mushroom risotto (the jamie oliver oozey one but only put the palma ham topping on theirs), veggie lasagne ( loaded with more cheese one end) raw grated courgette,olive oil, lemon and parmesan pasta (more parmesan grated into theirs) and made sure that i had enough calories left at the end of the day to have a glass of wine or something. Nothing makes people suspect/ hassle you like not drinking!

Is she a difficult woman to get along with? Are you worried about your T levels? Tell us what you are concerned about as many of us have been through teh sam and might be able to help - worrying that she might ruin your sway is no fun.

I bet! The way around the drink thing is have a glass of wine. If they insist on topping it up, nurse the one glass. If "one is not enough", out comes the lemonade/soda water - have a spritzer - looks like you've had a couple of good glasses but in fact have had a fraction of the glass. The real problem is if you can't stomach alcohol at all. I can hear the questions now... :oops:

Honestly, MiL can be pretty cool - I could have done a lot worse. She just really doesn't think and can really come across as insensitive and judgemental. I don't believe she means to, but she has a habit of forgetting and has really lousy timing as far as spouting rubbish. Testosterone levels? Maybe a little nervy, however since I've lost 1lb a day over 4 days I'm thinking I have the 'girl swaying worrying' going on. Who knows?! Just taking as it comes for now...

[bunnywabbit]

Bunnywabbit - So sorry for the BFN. Have you tested again? With MIL coming, I can understand being stressed. Try to take some time away from her if you can! And I think Emily's food suggestions are perfect! I don't think anyone would suspect a thing.


Agreed - they're awesome ideas, thanks Emily! :bighug: The thing is she comes out with these ideas such as my 'protein is way off because I'm not eating meat' which is going to make ill and so on, yet I've noticed that even in the past even when we eat out, she never really looks at what I eat. EVER. Today I had a iced coffee for breakfast, cheese sandwich and felt for some rice pudding. Actually snuck a tiny 100ml pot of Haagan Dazs in there! Had a cheeseless pizza, but I grate parmesan over it and a yogurt. Sounds like plenty to me!

Not sure if/when to test again - little nervous too. Am 12DPO and have light spotting. Was Googling something earlier and checked - inplantation bleeding can last up to the 12th day. Really not holding my breath, but I guess will see if AF turns up. If she hasn't by Wednesday, I might retest.

[bunnywabbit]

Bunnywabbit...I shall go on over and read your blog entry...sounds like a challenge for sure. I am hoping and wishing for your bfp....so much easier to deal with the comments from ILs and such when you have a secret little baby a baking!!!

This is so true. Would be lovely... Hope you're better soon :hug2:

[bunnywabbit]

Hi ladies... sorry I've been gone so long. I was in a horrific car crash on Friday night... my car rolled and ended up on its left side. My boys were in the car with me too :( Luckily by the grace of God, they walked away with hardly a scratch. Me, not so much... my left arm and shoulder ended up outside the car after the roll over while we dragged along so I have MAJOR road brash on my left arm and shoulder.. but other than that I'm fine! And the other greatest news (besides my 2 boys walking away unscathed) is that baby and pregnancy are totally fine too. They did an extensive u/s at the trauma unit of the hospital after the crash and the placenta is still firmly attached and cervix is fully closed.... and baby is totally unharmed! It is truly a miracle... the police officer who dealt with the accident said "you must have had a guardian angel on your side because no one walks away from a crash like this"... WOW.

Sorry for the lack of personals, as you can imagine I'm super sore and very shaken up... just wanted to stop by and update everyone ... I'll be back soon with a more upbeat attitude and chat with everyone...

Take care of yourselves!

OMG Charlee! I am so, so sorry! Am so thankful you, your LOs and bump are well. I bet you're sore - really does look like someone was looking out for you. You take care xxx

[I Love Ladybugs]

Charlee.....lots of hugs and healing being sent your way! You definitely have angels guarding over you and your precious family....very thankful that God was watching over you. ((((hugs)))

[2lovelyboys]

Sorry I haven't been on for a while ladies, been on my jolly holidays!

Charlee, OMG! That made me emotional! Soooo glad you are all fine, very scary!

Dreamofpink, congrats on a healthy baby boy! How you feeling?

Happypixi, your fun run pic looks great! Definitely puts into perspective how lucky we are!

Sunflower, congrats. Wishing you a H&H 9 months

GeCon not long now!

How is everyone else doing/feeling? Who is next for scans?

[2lovelyboys]

My 20 week scan is booked for 27th Aug, I was unable to wait that long, got straight back from my holiday and booked a genderscan, got in straight away................it's a BOY!!!!! DS3 is on his way!

I am gonna post some pics, I know I'm mad but keep looking at them wondering if maybe its just very swollen girlie bits? crazy i know!

I actually feel fine, am worried about other people's reactions tho, have already had the 'are u hoping for a girl' etc. I have started second guessing my sway and am even contemplating baby no 4 and what I'd do differently, selfish!

[GeCon]

2lb, nice to see you. Hope you had a nice holiday.

I can't quite believe that you didn't hear pink either. All of you ladies' sways were so strong, which makes my boy feeling for myself feel even stronger. How are you feeling, I hope you are okay? We are always here for you if you need to talk. Congratulations on DS3 who after all the swaying is undoubtedly meant to be a part of your family. Looking forward to seeing your scan pics.

I was wondering if I should try to re-schedule my scan for this week, but am thinking of leaving it for next Thursday to give me an extra week of uncertainty.

[2lovelyboys]

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[GeCon]

Interesting pics, 2lb, but I am hopeless with these 3D or 4D ones. I can't see anything on them unless you see a face.

[2lovelyboys]

Thanks GeCon, I surprisingly feel fine! I can see myself with 3 little boys but I also have the feeling he is meant to be! Doesn't stop me wanting a DD tho :( Am more convinced I want no4 now too! I have attached my scan pics as still clutching at straws!

I couldn't wait for my scan as I still had hope, wanted to know as soon as possible so I could deal with things sooner rather than later!

[2lovelyboys]

GeCon, hee hee know what you mean, scans have to be obvious for me otherwise I'm clueless!

[GeCon]

I completely understand your reasoning, 2lb. I would like to know for sure as soon as possible too, but as for us there will only be two children, I am now at the point where I am trying to hold out a little longer.... I think.

[Emily]

Thanks 3boys... yes I'm totally shaken in a way I never really have been. I've lost babies, family members, deal with trauma and sadness on a daily basis as a counselor but I've never quite felt this way. I am shaken to the core.

I'm not a religious person but this whole experience has changed me... there must have been a higher power looking over my boys and I that night. It takes something pretty major to change your belief system...

Have responded on FB but just wanted to comment on the above.

It is funny that you say that charlee. I was going to say something like that but was worried it might seem flippant if you were religious. Your DS3 beat the swaying odds and now this. It really does seem like someone up there has a plan for him.

Could you see a colleague at work to talk through this? It is so hard to follow your own advice and it might help to have someone else to tell you what might help.

[Emily]

2lb that is one cute baby - the first 3d one i have seen that doesn't look like melted candle wax! I can make out a face, arms and hands. There does look like a lot going on down there but that could be the legs:) was the tech sure? Congratulations on a lovely healthy baby either way.

GeCon i am going to wait till i am 20 weeks for my scan as i want it to be definite. We are going to tell the boys about the baby when we know the gender so i dont want any doubt! I cannot believe that DS2 in particular has not noticed as i have a tummy now and we have been swimming everyday. I am still under my pre-sway weight by 6 kilos but it is still fairly obvious:) boys eh?

[I Love Ladybugs]

2lovely....I don't believe...I am going with swollen girlie bits until proven otherwise for you! It took the tech I saw at 18 weeks just a few mins to find my little guy's testicles, but the weenie escaped detection for almost 45 mins!! It was nice in a way because my official scan I was not allowed to even see the screen, so it gave me a bonding time to see this little one bounce around then. I find 3d shots in terms of gender harder to get, but that top one could give it away....was the tech 100%? Congrats on a sweet little baby either way.....and glad to hear you had some amazing holidays!

Emily...my boys are obsessed by my belly, they do give kisses and raspberries (little lip tooting noises) to the baby and DS2 is more likely to say "put that away" in reference to an exposed belly!! The next couple of weeks are going to fly by soon and you will know if your sway worked :)

Sunflower....so excited for you still! I want TTCpink and Bunnywabbit to get their bfps too!

AFM....the cold is almost gone, but still lingering. It is only allowed to hang on for 3 more days, I then have almost 2 weeks off work and can't be sick for all the plans then!! The follow-up u/s for his kidney is tomorrow.....it has been on my mind more than I wish to say....please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

[2lovelyboys]

Ladybugs, am thinking of u and your little guy! Such a worrying time! I am sure all will be fine tho! How u feeling about being a boy mum? I'm confused about how I feel, I actually feel fine, we always said we would like 3 or 4 children, this has made my mind up to go for no4 (never mind DH! :) ) if it had been a girl then I think I may have stopped at 3 but now I find myself second guessing my sway and planning a new sway for the new year! Crazy, it's helping me cope but I'm also wondering if I'm actually thinking/ dealing with the news I've had????
I definitely have my down moments, why me? What went wrong? What should I do differently? What are other people's reactions gonna be? My MIL is gonna b disappointed as DHs family are all boys but I think my SILs will be pleased as they have both wanted girls, think that is gonna make me feel worse!

Emily, forgot to ask earlier how you little fella is? like you life isn't stressful enough at the minute! These things are definitely sent to try us!

GeCon, I know what you mean, wanna hold onto the dream for as long as possible, fingers crossed for a pinkie !

[GeCon]

Ladybugs, lots of thoughts to you and your little bean for tomorrow. Hope all goes well and this will put an end to your worries.

[GeCon]

So ladies,

I haven't really looked at the pics or video any more recently as I didn't think there was anything to see and I have the strong boy feeling, but have just looked at it again and am wondering if there may be a gender clue or even a nub in my video. I have put the times in the post.

Have a look and tell me what you think. :)

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/31863-possibly-clue-my-13-1-video.html

[bunnywabbit]

2littleboys, am looking at you piccus - so cute! Can see nubs in the first and last ones but not sure what I make of them. Not used to seeing nubs front on :think: Going to look again when I get home.

AFM, feeling pukey today. Have been spotting (as far as I'm concerned anyway, who knows!) since yesterday. Not sure if I want to retest tomorrow or leave it until I'm late. If AF does turn up, I'm really hoping it doesn't mean they're going back to as they were before BCP...

[Charlee]

Wait so Dream and 2LB both are having boys too?? What the heck is going on in our group?!?! LOL

Thanks for all the well wishes... those of you who bare friends with me on FB can see pics of the car I posted yesterday... I won't post them here too as it's just too dramatic. But I can honestly say I'm a different person because of this crash. You know I'm a counselor an I deal with people on a daily basis who have suffered some sort of trauma... yet I had never experienced something truly traumatic apparently because the very things I counsel people on overcoming (signs of trauma) I saw my own little family going through. Very scary and very eye opening for me. Maybe I was being too cynical and callused and life threw a little humility my way? I don't know, but I can honestly say I'm a different person today.

[Emily]

So ladies,

I haven't really looked at the pics or video any more recently as I didn't think there was anything to see and I have the strong boy feeling, but have just looked at it again and am wondering if there may be a gender clue or even a nub in my video. I have put the times in the post.

Have a look and tell me what you think. :)

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/31863-possibly-clue-my-13-1-video.html

I can see something between the legs at the 1st time marker (30 -45) seconds but cannot work out what it is. I could be swollen female bits or the beginning of scrotum - someone more experienced might eb abke to hazard a guess. I couldnt see a willy so all good:) i watched the bit at 4 mins a few times but could nit see a nub - is it on the screen moving or the stills at the side?

lady bugs fingers crossed for you tomorrow.

[GeCon]

Emily, thanks for your feedback. It is in the moving bit between 4:12 and 4:13, just before it goes over to the still shots.

I have tried to capture it, but finding it difficult. May try again later.

[GeCon]

I tried to get a screen shot.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/roddypiper_photos/2nd%20Pregnancy/th_Untitled_zpseb2cf920.jpg (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/roddypiper_photos/media/2nd%20Pregnancy/Untitled_zpseb2cf920.jpg.html)

Not sure if this is a nub... and I don't think baby is side on... so probably just a penis. *sigh*

[Dreamofpink]

My 20 week scan is booked for 27th Aug, I was unable to wait that long, got straight back from my holiday and booked a genderscan, got in straight away................it's a BOY!!!!! DS3 is on his way!

I am gonna post some pics, I know I'm mad but keep looking at them wondering if maybe its just very swollen girlie bits? crazy i know!

I actually feel fine, am worried about other people's reactions tho, have already had the 'are u hoping for a girl' etc. I have started second guessing my sway and am even contemplating baby no 4 and what I'd do differently, selfish!

2LB, glad you had a good holiday. How confident was the tech with the gender guess? 15 weeks is quite iffy to get a 100% correct guess, I'm only thinking of Thorz & her little 'boy' at 15 weeks! It's good that you're okay with it if it is correct, but don't forget we're here if you ever have a wobble. Thanks for the congrats on my ds3. I found it hard to start with, but I'm definitely a lot better now. I still have my moments though! Looking forward to hearing how you get on on 27th August. :)

[myrainbowgirl]

Charlee - Continuing to pray for your recovery. Take good, good care of yourself!

2lovelyboys - CONGRATS on sweet DS3! Being honest, the first pic does look like a boy, but the pee pee is on the short side, and I have heard of "boys" turning into girls when declared boys at this stage! So you never know...I wouldn't declare it a done deal just yet. :) So glad to hear you're feeling ok about it. I was the same as you after hearing DS3 was a boy...if he had been a girl, we would've stopped, I think. Good luck with planning your next sway! :)

GeCon - I understand on holding onto the dream! Mine will be over so soon, assuming I hear boy! But I wouldn't have it any other way...just wanna know so I can deal with it. :) I looked at your pics and video...didn't see a nub in the pics, but did see something between the legs in the video...the potty shot bit. BUT, don't both genders have something between the legs that early? In the second part of the video, I very briefly saw what appeared to be a nub, but it was so fast, there is no way to see its angle. So sorry! But you definitely still have hope!

AFM - Afraid I might be coming down with something. Swollen gland and super tired today, after feeling a tiny bit more energy after increasing my thyroid meds. And DS1 had been complaining of not feeling so good this morning before his sports camp, but then seemed fine, so I took him. Afterward he started complaining again, and I felt his forehead and he was HOT! Temp was 102.9. Yikes! Some sort of bug has invaded our household. Yuck. Just hoping it's not a tummy bug (no GI symptoms yet) and that the fewest of us as possible get it. We'll see.

Told the other thread that I have been feeling down lately. I am normally a very positive person, and have always been so happy to be pregnant. But this time I am just feeling blah. I think I am already feeling upset about hearing boy again...then again, maybe it's just pregnancy hormones? I am also getting sick of summertime and ready for my boys to get back into the school routine! Anyone else feeling blah?

[2lovelyboys]

Ladybugs, good luck for 2day! Hope all is well!

Dream, I was 16+2 at the scan, have u seen the pics? Not long till my 20 week scan and confirmation! Did Thorz post any pics of her scan? Would be interesting to see them! I am having a wobble 2day, feel down and emotional, don't know if I could do this again and hear boy but then can't imagine not trying once more for my dream! :(

Rainbowgirl, thanks for your supportive words, I thought that 'bits' looked small but I didn't know if that could be due to age? Never had gender scans at this point with my other 2 so I can't compare. I feel silly for hoping as there definitely appears to be something between the legs! Still clutching at straws!

GeCon, remember like the ladies ave said nubs can appear very similar at this stage, doesn't count u out!

[Emily]

Sorry GeCon i cannot see anything in the screenshot. When is your next scan? I am hoping to book one for the 16th. Ds1 will be at school at DS2 needs yet another rabies jab so we will be at teh docs anyway.

So, i think DS1 is finally starting to suspect. After DH reading yet another book to him with baby animals in he asked if i wanted another one. He said he thought it would be fun and rushed off to ask Daddy for a seed for me to swallow!!!!! DH managed not to burst out laughing thank god! We are moving into our house on Friday so I think we will tell hime whenever it comes up naturally after that.

[bunnywabbit]

Sorry GeCon i cannot see anything in the screenshot. When is your next scan? I am hoping to book one for the 16th. Ds1 will be at school at DS2 needs yet another rabies jab so we will be at teh docs anyway.

So, i think DS1 is finally starting to suspect. After DH reading yet another book to him with baby animals in he asked if i wanted another one. He said he thought it would be fun and rushed off to ask Daddy for a seed for me to swallow!!!!! DH managed not to burst out laughing thank god! We are moving into our house on Friday so I think we will tell hime whenever it comes up naturally after that.

OMG Emily, how cute is he, bless him! I think I would have laughed.

AFM, I'm back at CD1, yay me! Recalculated my next due date and ready to go...

FX for more H&H pregnancies. How are all you mums-to-be doing? Hope you're all doing well. So surprised at the amount of little boys sneaking in - must be boy season! As crazy as it sounds, I really don't mind trading a little of my pink dust for any kind of sticky baby dust right now...

[I Love Ladybugs]

Thanks girls for all the support....the scan is in 6 hours and while I doubt the tech can/will say much, I do hope that all is well. We have the appt next Tuesday with the MD to go over results....so today is just an opportunity to hopefully see him for a little bit again and get a pic!!

2lovely....I am adjusting to the thought of three boys, I find that late nights when I am tired, I cry more about the feelings of never having a daughter. I decided that I will be good to myself about his arrival, even if not a single "friend" is great, I will make sure he is celebrated!!!! I refuse to let anyone take my joy away!!!

2lovely.....so do you think he will be on board for one more? That would be exciting...I think that you, Dream, Charlee all could be getting to experience the other side of the coin the next time around!!!

Gecon....Just a wee bit more time til your scan....sorry I can't provide much for a guess, but your little one is cute!!

Charlee....how are you and the boys today? I can only imagine how far gone the vehicle is.....and how grateful you must feel for your wellbeing....continued hugs and prayers!!

Dream....do you have anymore scans? Any new appts??? How are your boys settling in with the idea of a new brother? My DS1 keeps on telling me "we don't know if it is a boy or girl, but if it is a girl, she is my sister and if it is a boy, then I have 2 brothers!!!" Since we are choosing to not say much to family and friends, my secret spiller needed to not find out!!!

Bunnywabbit.....you could have a sweet spring baby!!! They are the most amazing deal ever, you are big preggo in winter, and can babywear them all summer long with a tank and moby wrap...hope that this is your cycle!!! Hope that your MIL can back down a little and give you your space.

AFM...I have been having this pain on my right side and it makes me want to cry...I tell myself it is ligament pain, but I hurt so much and then worry about my little him. He has been so quiet this week so far....I like when they kick up a storm and you just know that all is good.

[GeCon]

Ladybug, lots of luck for your scan later. Hope the tech may already be able to put your mind at rest. Enjoy seeing your little man and looking forward to seeing some pics.

[I Love Ladybugs]

Back and crying...the right kidney space is just a mess/mass of fluid and the tech called her radiologist and the images stumped him. The last time and this the baby was positioned oddly so while they think the left kidney is fine, we just don't know. I will have the proper follow-up appt next Tuesday at which point I will know when the next u/s. And you don't get to see a single image or pic....

The sad thing is that I have accepted a third boy, moving forward and all I want to do right now is just pretend that all is ok with gender unknown baby. That is what I choose to present to the rest of the world...but I am in agony waiting.

[myrainbowgirl]

Ladybugs - Oh no. I am so, so sorry!! When we had the issue with DS3's kidney while pg with him, I did a little research online and also heard from a friend who had a similar issue. I read about something where one of the kidneys is "polycystic" and then eventually just atrophies and goes away? In that situation, as long as the other one is fine, baby will be perfectly fine. Was this a possibility raised by anyone who saw the pics? I don't understand about you not getting a pic. Someone else mentioned not getting to see baby at all during 20-wk scan...what's the deal with that?? Why can't you look? My heart is so sad for you...yet, I really, REALLY think you have plenty of reason for hope! Kidney problems are apparently very common with boys...although I have a friend who has a baby girl born with one kidney, and she is perfectly healthy. Thank goodness for two kidneys! Praying for your sweet baby boy (and you, too)!!

Emily - What a cutie your DS1 is! I love it!! Your scan is coming up so soon...woohoo!!

[I Love Ladybugs]

Ladybugs - Oh no. I am so, so sorry!! When we had the issue with DS3's kidney while pg with him, I did a little research online and also heard from a friend who had a similar issue. I read about something where one of the kidneys is "polycystic" and then eventually just atrophies and goes away? In that situation, as long as the other one is fine, baby will be perfectly fine. Was this a possibility raised by anyone who saw the pics? I don't understand about you not getting a pic. Someone else mentioned not getting to see baby at all during 20-wk scan...what's the deal with that?? Why can't you look? My heart is so sad for you...yet, I really, REALLY think you have plenty of reason for hope! Kidney problems are apparently very common with boys...although I have a friend who has a baby girl born with one kidney, and she is perfectly healthy. Thank goodness for two kidneys! Praying for your sweet baby boy (and you, too)!!

Emily - What a cutie your DS1 is! I love it!! Your scan is coming up so soon...woohoo!!

Myrainbowgirl....if it was just up to the tech, I would agree with that, but she actually called the radiologist that reports to the MDs, which makes me wonder. Our system is frustrating, mostly because this is the second scan in the area and I thought they could have given me an idea if something is wrong last time. I hope that the left kidney is a stellar one!!!!

[GeCon]

Good morning Ladybugs,

I am sooo sorry you are having to go through this. I really hope all still turns out well with your little man. I don't agree with them not talking to you about things after the scan as they clearly alerted and upset you and Tuesday is a long time to wait for some answers. Big, big hugs.

[thehappypixi]

As above, can't believe you have to wait so long :( Big hugs xxx

[bunnywabbit]

Iloveladybugs, I am so, so sorry. I can't believe this is happening to you at such a late stage. I wish the was something I could do to fix this. We're all here for you... :hugs:

[I Love Ladybugs]

I woke up so bright and early today....starting off my off days with a bang!! I wish I felt like working on a little baby item or two, but the scan results or lack thereof has sapped my desire to work on projects/room/anything for him.

I have been cuddling with my big boys...they truly are my joys and I know that regardless of the outcome of all of this, my boys...all 3 of them are so loved.

[Charlee]

Ladybug - I have been staying off the site so I've been really quiet, but I just wanted to stop by and say I have been thinking non stop about you hun... I REALLY think it will probably be okay, even if the road to okay is bumpy. If we were talking about the heart or brain then I wouldn't have such hope... but kidneys, thankfully, are two fold! So even worst case scenario, he has one more... and if we can get him here safely, then a whole world of help will open up. I can't read the future, but I have such an immense amount of good energy to throw your way and I will hope enough for the two of us :) I am so sorry you have to go through any ounce of worry, I know how hard it is... but please keep us posted and try to enjoy your early mornings and your big boys... thinking of you :hugs:

[I Love Ladybugs]

Charlee...you too have been on my mind all week!!! I know that these little boys are special....and I can't help but think that my newest one is going to arrive safe. I am having to have trust that he is meant for Earth and not all worry to consume me. How are you feeling and dealing? Have you been able to get some sleep? Are they going to scan your wee man again? When do you get your shoulder looked at? (((hugs))) and prayers!!!

These pics that I sorted through today are making me feel so warm and cozy to my little boys and the thought of a third!!!

[myrainbowgirl]

Ladybugs - Aww, yes, so sweet aren't they? I just finished an anniversary scrapbook album to celebrate our 10 years so far, and it was so fun to see the boys as tiny, sweet little babies. This little guy MUST be special and meant for your family if he squeaked through your sway! BIG hugs and prayers coming your way.