October 2013 babies!

[ELP]

I have the evening sickness too, I hope its a pink sign for you ladies:)

[*ruby*]

I have the sick feeling at night too but feel fine during the day until about 4pm. Hope it's a girl sign!

[LolaInLove]

I think I'm gonna do the MaterniT21 test- anyone else here pondering the genetic testing?

[strawberrymom]

Lola- I am scheduled for my test next Monday. Although my dr himself had never done one, others in his practice have and he was happy and supportive that I chose to. I am hoping to hear results before Easter/Passover as I don't know how I am going to hide my growing bump then. However it can take 10 business days for results and probably will for me.
As far as ph and baking soda test, I take them as a fun but not serious thing. Although there is a bit of science, like others have mentioned the foods you eat do change ph and plenty of people have gotten opposites.
Has anyone else put on some maternity pants yet? Yup I did and felt so good. That and stretchy waist pants are my best friend right now. The problem is I lost over 15 lbs swaying and have no idea what size I am and the normal and maternity stuff I have is all over the place, but none of it seems right.:rolleyes: I HATE trying on clothes but know I am going to have to.

[Navywife620]

I am not doing anything early this time to find out the gender. I found out early with DS2, thinking it was probably a girl and got crushed. I told myself I am going to wait until my regular anatomy scan. I just want to enjoy this pregnancy and TRY not to worry about gender which is extremely hard!

[xokatietatie]

Oh I've definitely been wearing maternity pants and stretchy pants! There is NO WAY my regular pants would fit me right now. I've also been wearing a lot of dresses.

[wannagirl21]

Crazy I am 9 weeks on thursday and still have yet to lose my waist line it's weird I'm wearing my jeans and clothes as normal as can be. With my second boy I was in maternity clothes at 8 weeks and felt huge and of course he was an 8 pound baby. I tll my mom I get a little worried cuz i havent lost my waitst line yet and I haven't been to the doctor yet. I''m sure everything is okay it's just weird.

[Alyssasmom789]

I am due October 9 :) can I be added? Swayed my heart out thanks to atomic! Currently have 2 beautiful little girls

[Pangea]

Welcome Alyssasmom789!

I'm getting massive already, have been wearing mostly leggings for the last couple of weeks. I can feel my uterus is quite a bit above my pelvis already.

I had a scan yesterday, everything is fine. Baby is measuring exactly right for my dates. It was so nice to see a little baby moving around, makes the pregnancy feel more real.
The heart rate was very low, 116 bpm, even though the tech said everything was fine I started to google it when I got home and started worrying. I rang them back and they said it was in the normal range and not to worry.
It's adding to my suspicions that this is a boy.

[*ruby*]

I had a scan on Sat and hb was 157 although I don't think it really matters especially at this early gestation.

I feel massive already too Pangea and i've already noticed a few strange looks at work so don't know how long i'll be able to stay quiet for.

[ELP]

Lola we dont get offered the mat 21 over here or I would:agree: especially as I'm an older mum now at 36 lol :)
I had my 1st bout of vomiting last night, from nowhere I had to run to the bathroom and hurl! I had just eaten a pear so mabe baby doesnt like pears??!! I havent actually been sick in a pregnancy for a looooong time, can't even remember who with :$

I slightly slipped into conversation with DH while he was distracted about getting an early private scan, which he mumbled agreement to lol, so I might just sneakily do it! I've had bleeding on and off since the beginning so it will be a reassurance to see a heart beat:agree:

[ELP]

I'm back and I did sneak up for a scan lol! One baby, one strong heartbeat, I don't know which side baby was on the pic looks on the right but I dont know what angle it was taken off of so not sure about Ramzi's possibly girl? she also found a dark aarea which is probably where the bleed is coming from so that was worth paying for in itself:

[Navywife620]

So glad you got to see the baby how exciting!! I talked to my OBs office yesterday and It looks like I wont have my first scan until 12-13 weeks which I guess is good so I can try and get a nub shot. With my boys pregnancies I always had my first one at 9 weeks.

[Kiara]

having a scan on monday. I will be 10 weeks plus a few days. I sit too late too guess the ramzi in that week?

[Nachelle]

What exactlly is Ramzis theory?

[*ruby*]

There's a link in the section on studies for gender swaying. Basically if placenta implants on the left baby is more than likely a girl and if it implants on the right it should be a boy. It's very hard to tell from scan pictures though so you really need to ask during the ultrasound.

I think it's only accurate between weeks 6-8 though.

[xokatietatie]

I've always read that it's only accurate between 6-8 weeks, but never understood why. Won't the placenta always be in the same place??

[My Three Sons]

I think that while the location it attaches doesn't change, it's hard to tell where it is attached on later ultrasounds due to the expanding uterus. I guess if you think of the uterus like a balloon and mark an x on it. The location of the x doesn't change as the balloon gets bigger, but it appears to change when looking at it. I dunno, maybe that isn't it, but it sounds reasonable..

I asked the US tech during mine, but she said it isn't really right or left, it could be top/bottom/front/back. She said too, that depending on how they hold the wand, twisting it, etc, would be hard to tell for Ramzis. She wasn't very helpful though. If you have a more cooperative tech, they may be able to help out more.

[True Blue]

I'm still around, great to see y'all are doing good :)

I only have nausea now if I get hungry. My first US is booked for 12 weeks, too early for a nub shot? I have never gotten a nub shot in previous pregnancies so chances of getting one were slim regardless.
Into stretchy clothes already, can feel my uterus in the mornings now too :)

[xokatietatie]

I'm 10 weeks today! Holy cow, I feel like I've known for soooooo long. I bought some maternity tops recently. They're a little big still, but I've given up on my old clothes. DH and I also went and bought a travel system! It was very exciting for me because I never had one with any of the boys. :giggle:

[strawberrymom]

True Blue- From what I've seen on here 12 weeks is standard for a nub shot.
Katie- I found some amazing skinny jeans (maternity of course!) that will hopefully hide me for the holidays. I prefer "normal" tops in a bigger size as opposed to mat. tops as I think the ruching on most maternity tops make me look bigger. Just glad I know my maternity size now so I can order off zulily.
As far as my input on the ramzis I scoured a bunch of different sites for confirmed pics to figure out as everyone seems to have a different opinion. The trans vag confirmed girls seemed to be mostly left in the picture and abdominal us girls on the right. I am no expert in where a placenta is, but went off either where baby was or if lucky enough to get a yolk sac or "cord" (I know technically not a cord but some people have something like) whatever side that was attached to. I went back to ds2 and he fits this as he was trans vag and positioned on picture right. Also read that although tech can switch image it is rarely done for these early scans. This is just my observation of what I could find and could be completely wrong of course.

[xokatietatie]

True Blue- From what I've seen on here 12 weeks is standard for a nub shot.
Katie- I found some amazing skinny jeans (maternity of course!) that will hopefully hide me for the holidays. I prefer "normal" tops in a bigger size as opposed to mat. tops as I think the ruching on most maternity tops make me look bigger. Just glad I know my maternity size now so I can order off zulily.
As far as my input on the ramzis I scoured a bunch of different sites for confirmed pics to figure out as everyone seems to have a different opinion. The trans vag confirmed girls seemed to be mostly left in the picture and abdominal us girls on the right. I am no expert in where a placenta is, but went off either where baby was or if lucky enough to get a yolk sac or "cord" (I know technically not a cord but some people have something like) whatever side that was attached to. I went back to ds2 and he fits this as he was trans vag and positioned on picture right. Also read that although tech can switch image it is rarely done for these early scans. This is just my observation of what I could find and could be completely wrong of course.

I ordered some skinny maternity jeans off of Old Navy's website! I got a 25% off coupon via email and couldn't pass up using it on some pants.

[Navywife620]

Is anyone cold? I seem to be always cold. I need to be wrapped in a blanket or have a sweater on. I don't think it's iron since my prenatals have iron in them.

[strawberrymom]

Is anyone cold? I seem to be always cold. I need to be wrapped in a blanket or have a sweater on. I don't think it's iron since my prenatals have iron in them.
I go from too cold to too hot constantly. Overall I find myself having more "hot" times though.

[Kiara]

Yes im getting cold easy too, especially in the nights. I also get sick more often (with colds) but I heard that is the immune system that works different, but its not fun getting sick all the time.

[Lld2006]

I'm cold a lot too. It was first hot flashes early on, now cold feet all the time! I remember that wmy boys...hope it's not a boy sign!

I have my first ultrasound tomo...I'll be 8+4. Looking forward to seeing the bean!

My INSANE ALL DAY morning sickness is driving me crazy. No puking, just CONSTANT nausea. I'm pretty sure all my complaining is driving my husband crazy. I miss my appetite!

[Kiara]

Went to my dr appointment today and she made a scan:) The baby was moving a lot and jumping around. It was bigger than than my week but he said its normal so early. The heart rate was 167, so I guess some people would say girl. ;-)

[My Three Sons]

I am still so exausted all the time. All I want to do is lie around. Oh, and I still feel nausea a lot. Sex disgusts me too. Poor DH, the last time we had sex I puked...

[Kiara]

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Anyone wants to take a guess? Know its still early:)

[Navywife620]

I have all night sickness.. its miserable because I can't sleep. I feel fine for pretty much all day, then it hits me in the evening. With DS1 & 2 it was all day sickness. No puking just feel like I am. But my sex drive is through the roof! even when I feel sick which is crazy. DH is loving it because I had zero sex drive with my previous pregnancies! I don't mind it either! :) I can't wait until my ultrasound. It feel like its forever away it won't be until I am 12-13 weeks. I hoping I can get a nub shot.

[jamieshalon]

Hi everyone. I am new here. My name is Jamie. I am 35 years old and pregnant with baby #4. I have 3 wonderful little boys at home and I am really hoping for a girl this time. We didn't do any type of gender swaying because this is a surprise pregnancy. I am due on October 13, 2013.

[xokatietatie]

Hi everyone. I am new here. My name is Jamie. I am 35 years old and pregnant with baby #4. I have 3 wonderful little boys at home and I am really hoping for a girl this time. We didn't do any type of gender swaying because this is a surprise pregnancy. I am due on October 13, 2013.

You're due the day after me! I have three boys as well. Welcome and congrats!

[Nachelle]

Hi everyone. I am new here. My name is Jamie. I am 35 years old and pregnant with baby #4. I have 3 wonderful little boys at home and I am really hoping for a girl this time. We didn't do any type of gender swaying because this is a surprise pregnancy. I am due on October 13, 2013.

Welcome! I have three boys as well and this is a surprise pregnancy. I didnt think I was going to get pregnant for a while, SO I was very shocked when I found out. :)

[Kiara]

Welcome jamieshalon!:)


It is still to early for a good nub shot this week, isnt it? My baby measured a bit bigger than the week it is in , but its not reliable anyway,is it? Haha I have to stop thinking about this, I obsess with things sometimes :)Do any of you believe that the heart rate has anything to do with the gender?

Anyone else feeling tired still? I really hope it will go away soon. I still feel a bit sad, I dont like to leave the house but being inside all the time will make it worse i think. I dont feel like meeting people or really doing anything. But I have to for my dd. In that way the first pregnancy was easier, I could rest whenever I wanted. :)

[Lld2006]

Hi ladies
Just got back from my ultrasound. According to my dates it should've 8+4 but baby measured 7+5. Heartbeat was 174. Doc doesn't seem concerned at all about the size...but I can't help but be nervous. Or maybe it is so small because its a girl...lol! A girl can dream, right!? ;)

[jamieshalon]

That really isn't a big difference. I have been hearing that they won't even consider a problem if it's only a couple of days difference and the baby is growing each time you go in.

[xokatietatie]

My maternity jeans that I ordered online arrived yesterday!! They're a little big (I'm sure I'll grow into them - HA!), but it felt so nice being able to wear jeans again! My regular jeans were WAY TOO SNUG!!! These fit so well I think I might get myself another pair. :-)

[xokatietatie]

I tried the baking soda test people were talking about on here. It didn't any reaction to my urine. Does that supposedly mean girl? I'm sure I shouldn't think much of it, but has it ever been right for any of you in the past??

[Lld2006]

I was thinking that test needs to be done before 6 weeks or something like that?

[xokatietatie]

I was thinking that test needs to be done before 6 weeks or something like that?
I have no clue! I had never heard of it before. haha

Although the sites I looked it up on didn't say anything about when you had to do it.

[Nachelle]

I think you can do it at anytime during pregnancy and nothing means girl and if it fizzes or foams then boy

[xokatietatie]

I think you can do it at anytime during pregnancy and nothing means girl and if it fizzes or foams then boy

It didn't do anything!!!

I'm going to just pretend like it's 100% accurate.

:giggle::wink::pray::fx::DD:

[Kiara]

I have heard you should do it after week 10 :) I got the same result week five as now thou ;)

[Nachelle]

Dang mine foamed!!! Looks like Im doomed for a house full of weiners!! :) ha ha

[Kiara]

mine foamed too hihi. But im hoping it is right;)

[Lld2006]

Hmmm...likewise much foam are we talking here? I of course had to do it, too! Little bit of foaming up top but not much. I'm not sure what kind if fizzing explosions I was expecting, ha!

I'm still obsessing about the baby measuring almost a week behind. Part of me hopes since its so small it's a girl...but the reality in me knows that doesn't mean anything as both could be small. Even though I just 100% think I have no chance of having a girl, it just felt "girly" to me. BUT with that being said...I wonder if I really did ovulate later than expected. It couldn't be but a day or two later based on my temps, opks, and early +preg test... But I only did the line douche & tampon for one day thinking we dtd on O day exactly. And I had high ph before douching so I might be doomed for boy #3. Anyone have any thoughts?? I had such terrible GD when I first found out I was pregnant....then it went away and now that I saw the baby on ultrasound the GD has returned. ��

[Kiara]

Lld2006: My foamed and fizzed a lot:)
I dont think you have to worry.On my first scan my baby was measuring less days too and in my second it was normal /bigger than the week im in. My doctor said its normal in the beginning.:fx: that you get your girl!

[Navywife620]

Ughh jeans are starting to get a little tighter...sad day! I wanted to stay in my regular jeans as long as possible!

So who here is finding out the sex early?

[xokatietatie]

Ughh jeans are starting to get a little tighter...sad day! I wanted to stay in my regular jeans as long as possible!

So who here is finding out the sex early?

I really wanted to, but DH said he'd rather save the money and use it for something else.

[Navywife620]

I really wanted to, but DH said he'd rather save the money and use it for something else.

That is pretty much how I feel. we paid to have an early one for DS2 and I know this is probably another boy, so I figure why pay. I am hoping if this another boy I handle it better than I did last time.

[strawberrymom]

I had my Mat21 blood draw Monday so I should know by April 1 :nails: They said they will call as soon as results come in so could be sooner.

[xokatietatie]

That is pretty much how I feel. we paid to have an early one for DS2 and I know this is probably another boy, so I figure why pay. I am hoping if this another boy I handle it better than I did last time.

We're going to set the money aside that we would have spent on an early scan and then go on a little shopping trip after we do find out gender. I'm hoping to spend that money is pretty dresses!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kiara]

Thats nice strawberrymom! How do you feel? Nervous? :fx:

[strawberrymom]

Oh yeah, nervous about results. I really am more worried about health of baby than gender. I never have had gd as I wanted boys with my sons. I don't think I'll be upset if boy, but could be fooling myself.

[ELP]

Welcome jamieshalon, I've added you to the front list, best of luck with a little pinkie to compliment your gorgeous boys:)

[Kiara]

i think everything will be fine strawberrymom! WHat else do they check with the test?

[strawberrymom]

They check for 3 trisomies (13, 18 and downs syndrome) and gender and is 99+% accurate. The phlebotomist was great and actually asked if I wanted to know gender (I have heard some other drs offices give people a hard time about that). They also said they would call right away and seemed excited to be doing the test for me.

[Alyssasmom789]

How did Mymadori find out its a boy so soon?

[Kiara]

Im going to to the combine ultrasound with bloodtest to see the risk of down syndrome , preeclampsia and some more i think. I was not planning on doing that but my doctor said it was standard and I had preeclampsia in my last pregnancy so it could be good to see how big the risk is that i get it again.
I dont think they check the gender with that blood test though, that has to be a special one, no?

[strawberrymom]

Alyssa- mymadori went HT so that is how she is lucky enough to know
Kiara- Yeah that is a different test than what I did. I did that with previous, but one of the things that goes into that evaluation is age, and as I am older I knew it would give me an icomplete answer for me. I know the test I did is now conducted in Europe under the company name LifeCodexx. They check fetal dna in your blood which tells gender. I am glad your doc can check for preeclampsia as that is scary. Did you deliver early last time?

[Kiara]

strawberrymom: I was induced but at like 39 weeks so it was considered full term. But she was small so they decided to start the labour. I hope i will be fine this pregnancy:)

[Navywife620]

I can't believe this but my MS seems to be letting up already. I might feel sick every once in awhile but nothing like it was in the beginning. With both boys I felt SO sick until the 12-13 week mark. I am only a little over 9 weeks. I am wondering if I should be happy or worried that its letting up.

[xokatietatie]

I feel like this baby's gender has completely taken over my brain. It's all I can think about!!! I dream about it being a girl every single night, and I've already become obsessed with her nursery. I don't know how I'm going to last another 10 or so weeks without finding out.

[Navywife620]

That is crazy you are having gender dreams every night. when I first got pregnant I had the most vivid girl dream that I have birth to a baby girl. Then I had a dream about a girl nub turning into a boy nub, then I had another dream that I have birth to 2 babies! Thats it so far! Maybe you are really having a girl! I know it's going to be hard for me to wait. I am HOPING to maybe get a good nub shot at my 12-13 week ultrasound.

[xokatietatie]

That is crazy you are having gender dreams every night. when I first got pregnant I had the most vivid girl dream that I have birth to a baby girl. Then I had a dream about a girl nub turning into a boy nub, then I had another dream that I have birth to 2 babies! Thats it so far! Maybe you are really having a girl! I know it's going to be hard for me to wait. I am HOPING to maybe get a good nub shot at my 12-13 week ultrasound.

I have an ultrasound on April 8th, and I've been hoping I'll get a good nub shot!

[Navywife620]

I find out thursday when exactly they are doing mine. Im going for my first appointment and the lovely bloodwork. Well I just found out 2 of my friends are having girls after a boy. Trying to stay optimistic but its hard!

[ELP]

Who has NT scans coming up??!! I havent even been booked in yet flamin NHS lol:)

[Nachelle]

Ive been getting really sick in the middle of the night. My 1 year still wakes up and last I went to get him and I fell and started dry heaving. Yuck! Ive never had that happen beforeand its weird that its just starting to happen because Im 9 weeks. Usually thats when MS subsides. Weird! I have my 12 week scan on April 10, hoping to get a good nub shot.

[Pangea]

I have a scan on the 8th of April, it's not an NT scan though, they don't do those in Ireland, and it won't be very clear because the scanning machines in the hospitals are rubbish here, so there's no chance of getting a nub shot. I'm glad though, because I don't want to be obsessing about it, and if baby is a boy I don't want to know this early.

[Navywife620]

I am so excited I found ultrasound tech school here that does 3D ultrasounds for $10!! They book up quick so I called now, just waiting to hear back so I can book mine!

[Kiara]

I have a can on april 1:) I had a dream last night that I saw boy on the ultrasound but then later I gave birth to twin girls haha. Im hoping for a nub shot too but I dont know if they do that since its a scan to calculate for preeclampsia , downs syndrome, etc. But I hope:)

[Kiara]

navywife: Thats so cool! Hope you get an appointment!

[Navywife620]

Thanks!! They called me back and I go July 26th! Seems ages away!

[xokatietatie]

Has anyone been having a lot of gas pressure? My belly always hurts and I end up with terrible gas at times. It's DISGUSTING! It's not terribly smelly, but it's SO LOUD! I shock myself sometimes. I think my poor hubby thinks that his wife has turned into a large man. (I know this is a bit TMI, but I figured you ladies would be the best to talk to.)

[Navywife620]

I am also having some pretty good gas and gas pains. I also have no problem going number 2, I sometimes go twice a day.


Well I had a gender dream last night and woke up feeling that crap. I had a dream I was at my NT scan and they told me it was 90% boy. And I even saw a little sac down there. Of course in my dream I was upset, then I was finding out that everyone around me was having girls. I just couldn't get it why couldn't I have just one. I remember my husband telling me we could try again and I remember saying no I can't go through this again. Ugh so now I feel like this is definitely a boy.

[pebmcpd7]

I am so smelly and really badly constipated. But yesterday and today I had really bad diarrhoea, with stomach cramps!! I rang my midwife and she said there was a tummy-bug going round. Hope it eases soon!!!

[Kiara]

Thanks!! They called me back and I go July 26th! Seems ages away!


Are you doing any scan before that or you going to wait to july? Yes july feels like really far away:)

[strawberrymom]

I just got the call from the drs and baby is healthy... and a GIRL! Super in shock. Need to think of a cute way to tell my mom on Easter (she has 5 grandchildren all boys and wanted a girl more than me I think)- excited to tell people now and stop hiding my growing stomach!

[xokatietatie]

I just got the call from the drs and baby is healthy... and a GIRL! Super in shock. Need to think of a cute way to tell my mom on Easter (she has 5 grandchildren all boys and wanted a girl more than me I think)- excited to tell people now and stop hiding my growing stomach!

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[ELP]

strawberry thats fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

peb, we've had bug here aswell, flamin nightmare ugh!

[xokatietatie]

I had my Mat21 blood draw Monday so I should know by April 1 :nails: They said they will call as soon as results come in so could be sooner.

Thanks to your exciting news I just called my office to see about having the test done! They do it where I go!!! I just need to convince my doctor to go for it. She's been my doctor for 9 years and we have a good relationship, so I'm hoping she'll agree.

[Navywife620]

I just got the call from the drs and baby is healthy... and a GIRL! Super in shock. Need to think of a cute way to tell my mom on Easter (she has 5 grandchildren all boys and wanted a girl more than me I think)- excited to tell people now and stop hiding my growing stomach!

Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting!! It is funny my mother in law has 5 grandson too! Hope I can add a girl like you did!!

[strawberrymom]

Oh, and I had a delivery dream with this one that when I gave birth it was a boy so phooey on that whole thing. Dreams are just a way of working out your fears and hopes IMO.
katie- good luck w/the doc. I can't see why they wouldn't do it as it is accepted by ACOG. My doc was actually excited that I asked.

[Lld2006]

Congrats, Strawberry!!!! I forget, what children do you currently have? How did you sway? Dying to know now!! :) I'm intrigued by the test...you said it was because of your age? I'm 34...wonder if my dr would go for it or not...?!? Did your doc suggest or did you ask for it?

[My Three Sons]

That's awesome news Strawberrymom!

As far as the gas, I have it bad too. And stinky. Sometimes after I eat it's really painful too....

[ICB3]

Congratulations Strawberrymom!! That is so unbelievably great!!

Gas is so, so horrible. I had to take Gas-x once, and it worked. It was listed as ok on my doc list of meds. It's way worse than my other pregnancies. Hoping it lets up in 2nd trimester

My doc office has a test like that too where I can find out gender-but it's called Harmony. I could have already taken it. Just trying to make sure we aren't going team green like with my two boys.

[strawberrymom]

Congrats, Strawberry!!!! I forget, what children do you currently have? How did you sway? Dying to know now!! :) I'm intrigued by the test...you said it was because of your age? I'm 34...wonder if my dr would go for it or not...?!? Did your doc suggest or did you ask for it?
I have 2 sons ages 3 and 18 months. I did sway (was on le for 3¹/² mo and vitex among other things). I'll try to post sway soon. Anyone can have the test and I wanted it mostly because of my age (12 week screening would be skewed because of age and don't like risks of cvs and amnio). I did request it from my dr, but I e-mailed the office first to see if they would do it. I know there are 2 other companies Harmony (as ICB3 mentioned) and Verifi. I guess the Harmony now tells you gender also, but not certain that Verifi does.

[Kiara]

congratulations strawberrymom!!

[Kiara]

It seems like a lot of people are having girls this year:) Already seen several on fb telling that they are having girls.

[Navywife620]

Ugh. Just found out another person is having a girl after their 1st boy thats 3 people now. Its really getting me down. Like im going to be that one that has another boy.

[Nachelle]

CONGRATS STRAWBERRY!!! :) HOw exciting! My MIL has 7 grandsons no grandaughters and I feel bad Always adding more to the list lol Congrats again and celebrate by going and buying a PINK DRESS! :)

I hear you on every one is having girls! Everyone I know is having a girl I feel like I def. have a weiner growing in there! It makes me want to go team green!

[*ruby*]

Congratulations Strawberry!!! Amazing news, you must be over the moon xx

[Pangea]

Huge congratulations Strawberry!

[Navywife620]

Just got back from my first appointment. Nothing too special. Paperwork and bloodwork. The Nurse did try to find the heartbeat on the doppler but couldn't, now I am nervous. She didn't seem concerned and said it is still early (I'll be 10 weeks tomorrow). But I was able to schedule my scan April 9th!!

[Navywife620]

So I just realized that I am not even going to be 12 weeks for my scan, 11 weeks and a few days. Do you guys think I should call and push it back in hopes to maybe get a nub shot. What would you do?

[xokatietatie]

Predict sex of unborn baby | Future child gender prediction (http://www.baby-sex-predictor.co.uk/)

I just stumbled upon this link so I thought it would be fun to try it out. I did this baby first, got my result. Then I tested all three of my boys -- all three came back correct! I had a friend do it for her two children -- both came back correct! I got on the phone and did it with my mom for myself and my brother -- both were correct! HOW WEIRD!!!

Anyway, it told me this baby is a female. It better be correct!!! hehe

[Nachelle]

It was wrong for DS1 and DS2 and right for DS3. It said female so that makes me happy just hearing it! :)

[Pangea]

That website said both my boys should have been girls, so I was hoping it would say boy this time, thinking maybe it works the other way round for me! It said girl again so it's probably another boy!

Navywife, I think if you want a reliable nub shot you should postpone the scan for a few days.

[Navywife620]

Predict sex of unborn baby | Future child gender prediction (http://www.baby-sex-predictor.co.uk/)

I just stumbled upon this link so I thought it would be fun to try it out. I did this baby first, got my result. Then I tested all three of my boys -- all three came back correct! I had a friend do it for her two children -- both came back correct! I got on the phone and did it with my mom for myself and my brother -- both were correct! HOW WEIRD!!!

Anyway, it told me this baby is a female. It better be correct!!! hehe
I tried it and it was opposite for me. Said Female for both of my boys and male for this one.

[Navywife620]

That website said both my boys should have been girls, so I was hoping it would say boy this time, thinking maybe it works the other way round for me! It said girl again so it's probably another boy!

Navywife, I think if you want a reliable nub shot you should postpone the scan for a few days.

I called and changed it. It works out this way because DH will be off that day. So i will be going April 12th!


The website was opposite for me too. But it did say male for this one. so I am hoping I am opposite!

[Lld2006]

Uh oh!!! It was right for both boys and predicts this one will be a boy. Grrrr. ��

[*ruby*]

It was right for both my boys as well and predicts this one will also be a boy. Hope it's not right!

[ICB3]

Holy moly it was right with both of my boys and predicts this baby is girl! I hope it's right!

[Thorz300]

I'm not in the October due date group but I wanted to try this too for fun, I was super skeptical but it was right with ALL 3 BOYS,!! And for this baby it is saying girl so now I REALLY hope it's right!

[TeraDN]

had to chime in as well, not pg or in this group but it got all 4 of my boys right on....

[Wanting-a-girl]

Got ds2 wrong and ds3 right and it says this ones a girl... I can't do ds1 cause I don't know the bio dad b day :s

I'm not in October either but wanted to try it too

[wannagirl21]

It was correct for ds1 wrong ds2 and said this baby is a Girl.

[Lld2006]

Ok I was starting to freak out so I did my parents with me & my two siblings. Right for me but wrong for my siblings. Phew!

[Kiara]

Noth the sex wizard and this test you wrote here are where right for my dd. The sex wizard said that this baby is a boy and the other says girl.
I hope the sex wizard is right;-)

Yes it really feels like this is a girl year. I hope not though;-) I felt the same i think when i was expecting my dd - that everyone had a girl.

[Nachelle]

Kiara- Im feeling boy for this one so lets trade! You have a boy and Ill have the girl! he he I wish it worked that way

[ELP]

I definitely wish it worked that way lol!! I'd happily trade even in my disadvantage to give you ladies your DG's:HH:

[True Blue]

It's wrong for me :D I hope everyone gets their DG :)
Looks like we are having :DD: :heart:

[strawberrymom]

It is right for ds1 and this baby, but wrong for ds2. If this was right for everyone I think it would mean that only timing matters and not other swaying factors (and I don't think that is the case).

[Kiara]

Nachelle : haha yes let do that;D

Maybe im just selfish wanting a boy, I think it would be great for my dd to have a sister(a brother too ofcourse but I think that its a bigger chance to be closer to your same sex sibling but i know its different for everyone)

[Navywife620]

Has anyone announced their pregnancy publicly, I mean like on facebook or anything? Any cute ideas? I plan to announce it after my NT scan on the 12th

[Nachelle]

You could post your sono pic and say you were at the drs and they found this in your tummy ha ha

[xokatietatie]

It said it was over 75% accurate!! I'm still surprised at how many people said it was right for all their kids though.

[Pangea]

I think that calculator is broken for me, I just checked it for a few friends and my parents, and it's come up female every time. I haven't seen male come up once.

[pinkin2011]

That baby prediction thing was right for both of my boys.

[strawberrymom]

Has anyone announced their pregnancy publicly, I mean like on facebook or anything? Any cute ideas? I plan to announce it after my NT scan on the 12th
I saw in another due date group, someone took a pic of their family shoes with an added pair of baby shoes in the end saying "We are adding another 2 feet to the family" Also have seen something similar with balloons- mom and dad are pink and blue with longer strings, then kids with their respective colors and new one could be a green or yellow and the line of we are adding to our family.
I finally figured out how to tell my mom. I made an Easter basket and inside each egg is a letter sticker. The letters spell out "it is a girl". She is good at puzzles so I think she'll get it pretty fast.

[xokatietatie]

I saw in another due date group, someone took a pic of their family shoes with an added pair of baby shoes in the end saying "We are adding another 2 feet to the family" Also have seen something similar with balloons- mom and dad are pink and blue with longer strings, then kids with their respective colors and new one could be a green or yellow and the line of we are adding to our family.
I finally figured out how to tell my mom. I made an Easter basket and inside each egg is a letter sticker. The letters spell out "it is a girl". She is good at puzzles so I think she'll get it pretty fast.

I am doing that picture with my kids in their Easter outfits!! They all have the same tan boat shoes, so I bought a 4th pair to put on the end. :-)

[Kiara]

Do you think it has any relations between gender and baby measuring bigger than its week in early ultrasound?

[ELP]

I dont know, maybe not this early. What birth weights were your other children and were they on time,??

[xokatietatie]

I dont know, maybe not this early. What birth weights were your other children and were they on time,??

DS1 - born on his due date - 7 lbs. 5 oz.
DS2 - born 4 days early - 7 lbs. 8 oz.
DS3 - born 4 days early - 9 lbs. 3 oz. (gestational diabetes)

[Kiara]

My dd was born small ( its possible that it had to do with my preeclampsia, but the doctors were not sure) . I think she was measuring small almost all the pregnancy (now she is normal) .This baby measured over a week ahead in week 11.

Anyone else having headaches? Today I been having almost all day and a lot of nausea. I took paracetamol but it didnt help that much. I just made cup of coffee and it helped a lot and it made my mood better Its so weird before I got pregnant I never drank coffee but now I take maximum one cup a day (not everyday) And it makes me feel happier (I had problems with deppression this pregnancy) How could that be? So weird. I know its not that good drinking coffee, but its only one cup and it makes me feel so much better so it feels like its worth it. My dd deserves that im trying to be in a good mood.

[Kiara]

It feels like there is no way this baby can be a boy. Like it would be too good to be true. Still hoping though :-)

[xokatietatie]

My mom randomly told me today that I'm going to have twin girls! I guess that's her official prediction!!! I'm all about one girl, but I don't know if I could handle two!!! hahaha I love how everyone has to give their predictions though.

[Lld2006]

It feels like there is no way this baby can be a boy. Like it would be too good to be true. Still hoping though :-)

I feel the exact same way about this one except hoping for a girl. My family all sat around today talking about how this one will be a boy. Ugh! Wishing, praying, hoping for my girl!

[Kiara]

Im having a scan tomorrow. Hope they will give some pictures or record it but Im not sure how it works since its a scan for special reasons:/

I really hope you get your girls!

[True Blue]

Good Luck with your scan Kiara x

[pinkprincess85]

Hi Ladies, just to add to all your responses about that baby gender predictor link, it was correct for all 3 of my boys + also predicts this one is a girl! sooooo hoping it'll work out like that!

[Kiara]

Hi! Im back from the scan. It went well. The baby is measuring 14 weeks though. She said it looks like a boy. But i feel its still early. Is it possible to see the gender at 14 weeks? Im got a video gonna try to open it on my computer.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I'd it looks like a penis at 14 weeks I would be pretty confident

[*ruby*]

I wouldn't go shopping quite yet but i'd definitely be very cautiously excited!! Great news

[Kiara]

Thanks:) I posted some pic in the us section if you want to take a look.

[*ruby*]

I have my NT scan next week. Thursday 11/4 which would have been my due date from my miscarriage, I'm so nervous about it, just hoping that baby is in there growing well & healthy.

[True Blue]

Good Luck next week Ruby :)

[Kiara]

Good luck ruby:)

[ICB3]

I have my NT scan next Tuesday 4/9. I'm nervous too. Good luck to you Ruby, I hope it goes well for both of us!

[True Blue]

Good Luck to you too ICB3 :)

[Nachelle]

Hi! Im back from the scan. It went well. The baby is measuring 14 weeks though. She said it looks like a boy. But i feel its still early. Is it possible to see the gender at 14 weeks? Im got a video gonna try to open it on my computer.

I was told boy with DS3 at 12 weeks, and Boy with DS1 and DS2 at 14 weeks, So I would say CONGRATS on the boy!!! :)

[Kiara]

Thanks a lot Nachelle:) I hope you are right:) The tec said she has been wrong before but she said she saw like a triangle and she thought it was a boy.

[Kiara]

I just watched my video from the ultrasound again, but I think I have to stop obsess , haha. Now i felt like I saw something between the legs sometimes and sometimes 3 lines like in a girl:( But I guess said boy for a reason, she must have seen something that looked more boy than girl?

[*ruby*]

Good luck ICB3!

[LolaInLove]

Hey everyone! I have been SO busy at work and think I have strep throat now, so been offline for a week or so. So excited to hear about more 12 week scans....Kiara, so excited for you! And congrats to you too, Strawberrymom!

I did a Mat21 test this past Thursday, so hoping they call by the end of this week with the results. Seems like you got yours within a week, Strawberrymom. They said 7-10 days. I am actually really hoping for a boy, but since we had infertility issues, I'll be happy either way to have a healthy baby.

They are probably not doing a 12w scan though since I had the Mat21 test done, so bummed to not have a nub shot to peek at.

I think my ms is letting up also, but still don't have a big appetite, but I know soon I'll be eating up the whole town, so not too worried.

[ELP]

Kiara that looks like a boy to me!! GL:agree:

[LolaInLove]

I agree, that does look like a boy, Kiara!

[Navywife620]

I am going to go take a look in the US section Kiara!!


I have my NT can April 12th! I am hoping I get a nub shot!!

[strawberrymom]

Kiara- How exciting! I know nothing about nubs, but the tech must have seen something.
Lola- Hope you feel better soon. The wait is horrible so I am hoping you hear by Friday. Did they say they would call as soon as results came in? The wait is so worth it though. I too was not getting a 12 week ultrasound because of the test. Well, my appt was yesterday and doc couldn't find baby's hb on doppler so he said "we'll cheat" and brought in the u/s machine. She was being feisty and he still couldn't get the hb on that, but I she did kick up a storm so I know it's going good. No pics because it was impromptu. I thought I had felt some movement this week, but figured it was too early, so when they asked me I said no. Now I know what I'm feeling is real and not gas or cramps.

I finally posted my sway so everyone can check it out if they like.

I am so excited with everyone's upcoming appointments. I can't wait to hear how they go and see pics!

[Kiara]

Thank you all:)Lolainlove: Really hope you get the result that you want!!Its so cool that that test exist.

[*ruby*]

Lolainlove - looking forward to hearing your results hopefully in the next couple of days!

So is that 3 of us having NT scans next week? And 3 potential nub shots!

I had my bloods done this morning that go with the NT scan and they said I should get results about 1 week after the scan.

[ELP]

Ladies can you post your nub shots on here aswell incase I miss them over on the us forum:agree: Lola so excited for your news:!!!

[ELP]

afm, tomorrow I will see the midwife for the 1st time to book this new pregnancy in, they took there time a bit didnt they!!

[Navywife620]

I didn't see my doctor until I was 10 weeks too. I was pregnant in different states with DS1 and DS2 I always went to the doctor earlier in my pregnancies with them. I guess they just do stuff differently here.

[pebmcpd7]

How boyish looking does that look!!!!! :(

I never asked what my OB thought, I am back again in 3 weeks, 24th April. I will ask then, but I think I know what I am gonna be told!!

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[ELP]

peb, I dfinitely would not rule out pink from those shots at all!!
1) 11w 6 days early early still
2) I know its for fun but imo that head is very girly!
3) Pic 1 partial nub
4) Pic 2 not sure if thats nub or leg going on down there but if its nub then I say girly
5) Pic 3 That boyish looking nub looks too far down in the body for me plus its an incomplete picture down there, can you flip the picture for me:agree:

So too early and I'm actually leaning girl atm, it may not be by much 60/40 but just hold on for now ok:)

[ELP]

I didn't see my doctor until I was 10 weeks too. I was pregnant in different states with DS1 and DS2 I always went to the doctor earlier in my pregnancies with them. I guess they just do stuff differently here.

I'm used to having a scan date by now! I want my scan date rofl!!!! Its just nice having dates to look forward to isn't it, counting down how many sleeps, I'm worse than the kids at christmas:)

[Kiara]

I agree with ELP! Dont give up yet, i think it look a bit girly too.

[strawberrymom]

ELP and Navywife- I would have gone crazy if I had to wait that long!
peb- I've mentioned I know nothing about nubs but wanted to say what great pictures you got. You can see your little one so well.

[pebmcpd7]

peb can you flip the picture for me:agree:

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[xokatietatie]

Hi ladies! I'm debating whether to ask for the MaterniT21 test at my ultrasound/appointment on Monday. A. I don't want to pay that much money, and B. I almost feel like I'd rather not know gender just yet. I think if I don't know then I can just keep hoping for a girl. Ugh, I just don't know!

I have not been sleeping well lately. My muscles are really bothering me sometimes. I'll go to roll to my back from my side and it'll hurt so bad that I'll just lay there in pain and unable to move. I don't remember pregnancy hurting this bad! I think I'm going to talk to my doctor about it on Monday. And sometimes I feel pretty crampy. It hurts terribly to sneeze. I don't know if I should be worried or not. There hasn't been any blood or anything like that, but the cramping worries me. The muscle pain does too! I'm not sure what to think about it.

[Wanting-a-girl]

The pain u get when sneezing is probably round ligament pain... I have to curl into a ball to cough or sneeze... And when I try to turn in bed I get it too! It's a very intense pain that lasts a minute or two

[xokatietatie]

The pain u get when sneezing is probably round ligament pain... I have to curl into a ball to cough or sneeze... And when I try to turn in bed I get it too! It's a very intense pain that lasts a minute or two

I remember having some aches and pains with past pregnancies, but nothing this bad! Gosh, it's awful. I guess every pregnancy really is different though.

[Wanting-a-girl]

I had it a couple times with ds3 but I'm constantly getting it with this baby :( its very painful I know... One of the many fun things we get to deal with unfortunately

[Navywife620]

Hi ladies! I'm debating whether to ask for the MaterniT21 test at my ultrasound/appointment on Monday. A. I don't want to pay that much money, and B. I almost feel like I'd rather not know gender just yet. I think if I don't know then I can just keep hoping for a girl. Ugh, I just don't know!


I feel the same as you. Now I know I wouldn't qualify for the test but I am just not sure if I even want to find out. With DS2 I couldn't wait for find out, we paid for the whole early ultrasound and everything. This time I think I am just scared and don't want to come to reality if it is another boy. And if it is another boy, I am going to be scared to tell people because I just don't want to hear those comments.

[xokatietatie]

I feel the same as you. Now I know I wouldn't qualify for the test but I am just not sure if I even want to find out. With DS2 I couldn't wait for find out, we paid for the whole early ultrasound and everything. This time I think I am just scared and don't want to come to reality if it is another boy. And if it is another boy, I am going to be scared to tell people because I just don't want to hear those comments.

I just keep thinking if I don't find out now I can cling to the dream that it's a girl for a little longer. We heard some of the dumbest comments from people with DS3. "I'm so sorry." "What's wrong with Aaron??" "Can't that man give you a girl?" "Aww, that stinks!" We were heart broken over it, and people made is SO MUCH WORSE!!! Of course now I couldn't even imagine life without all three of my boys, and I know I'll love this baby no matter what the gender. I think this time around I'm going to tell people beforehand that if they don't have anything nice to say then they should say nothing at all. We're not having any more kids, so this is our very last chance for our dream girl. I feel like I never wanted anything so badly.

[xokatietatie]

The sonographer at my office just called to confirm my ultrasound and appointment for this upcoming Monday. I'll officially be in the second trimester this weekend. :-)

[Navywife620]

I just keep thinking if I don't find out now I can cling to the dream that it's a girl for a little longer. We heard some of the dumbest comments from people with DS3. "I'm so sorry." "What's wrong with Aaron??" "Can't that man give you a girl?" "Aww, that stinks!" We were heart broken over it, and people made is SO MUCH WORSE!!! Of course now I couldn't even imagine life without all three of my boys, and I know I'll love this baby no matter what the gender. I think this time around I'm going to tell people beforehand that if they don't have anything nice to say then they should say nothing at all. We're not having any more kids, so this is our very last chance for our dream girl. I feel like I never wanted anything so badly.

I can definitely relate! People can be so harsh and mean! When I was getting my bloodwork done the lady behind the desk looks at me and my 2 boys and says "Trying for a girl". I was like REALLY!! I could of walked behind that desk and smacked her. I should of said No, I want a football team all boys. My mom cracked up when I told her I should of said that. I might just start saying that just to catch people off guard.

[Lld2006]

That was my biggest fear about being pregnant again...the COMMENTS! People are so insensitive! For that reason I am TRYING to hold out as long as physically possible before telling people. It is getting REALLY hard as I am showing like crazy already. Not sure how much longer I can pretend to just be gaining weight and having the acne of a 13 year old boy. ;)
We are going to find out the gender of the baby BUT we are not telling anyone if it is a boy. Hopefully less harsh comments will come once the baby is here in person instead of the rest of my pregnancy. I have thought a lot about the Maternity21 test, but I think I'll hold off on asking it as it might ruin the fun, either way, hearing the results instead of SEEING it in the ultrasound, ya know? With DS1 we found out but had the tech write it and we opened the envelope at home. I bawled my eyes out...not even realizing I wanted a girl so bad! With DS2 I couldn't take knowing again so we went for the surprise. WAY TOO HARD on me. So we'll find out this time.
I fall asleep every night praying sooo hard this is a girl...but just not feeling that it is.

[Nachelle]

Totally agree! My ffriends wanted me to do that gender reveal party thing, but if its another boy I dont want them to say Awe that sucks Im sorry its not a girl. I dont care if I have another boy I just dont want to hear bad remarks from people. They make me feel bad not the baby's gender! So if its another boy Im going to make a pin that says "Yes its another boy, Yes Im happy, now shut the hell up!" LOL :)

[xokatietatie]

When I was expecting DS1 I wanted a boy so badly. I never even thought for one second that it could be a girl. It was a boy, and that was that! With DS2, I wanted a girl but deep down I knew it was a boy. I wasn't that upset when I was told it was a boy. With DS3, I desperately wanted it to be a girl. I was absolutely devastated when they told me it was another boy. I think this time around I want to ask the tech to put it in an envelope for us. I think I'd like to be in the comfort of my own home when I find out.

[Lld2006]

I do think its nice to be in your own home when you find out as that is what we did w ds1...but I wonder if seeing everything in the moment will help me appreciate it more...boy OR girl? Anyone experience both ways?

[My Three Sons]

I had my 12 week appt today! It went really well and I heard the heartbeat. It was 163, which I know doesn't mean anything as it's an OWT, but I can't help but hope since my boys were all lower... I have my big US on May 16th, my next appt!

[My3SweetPeas]

Hi everyone!! I am expecting baby #4 on October 10th!! We are really hoping for a girl to complete our family!! Had my Nt scan last Friday and posted my pics here. Some said could be a girl, but the nub wasn't totally visible. I will post them for you and see what you think. I am already having a bit of GD and we don't even know what we are having yet!!!!

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[ELP]

Welcome My3SweetPeas:) Your pics are definitely tricky! They just needed that tiny little bit more detail!! I think pic 1 might be a boy nub sticking up but your last pic look nice and pink but is it all there!! Best of luck :luck:

[ELP]

Lola!! Any news???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kiara]

How are you all doing?

[My3SweetPeas]

Gender ultrasound in 3 weeks!!! EEKK!!! Can't wait!!

[Kiara]

how are you all doing??Any scans soon?

[Kiara]

Gender ultrasound in 3 weeks!!! EEKK!!! Can't wait!!

Thats exciting!Do you have any feeling of its a boy or a girl?

[xokatietatie]

I have an ultrasound tomorrow! I wish I was far enough along for a gender scan. Soon enough though!!!

[Nachelle]

My 12 week scan is on Wed! Hopin for a girl nub he he (hopin not expecting!) lol

[strawberrymom]

:happy:My3SweetPeas- Well I am due on October 10 too and I think it is a very girly day.

[My3SweetPeas]

Thats exciting!Do you have any feeling of its a boy or a girl?

I think it could be a girl, but then again I really want a girl so I have been trying to tell myself too expect a boy!! That way I don't get too disappointed!!

[*ruby*]

I really think I'm having a girl too but don't know if its just because that's what I'm hoping for or real instinct.

I'm 12 weeks today! It felt like the day would never come, it's gone so slow. Scan is on Thursday morning.

Good luck to everyone having scans this week, can't wait to see all the pics.

[Navywife620]

Wow lots of scans this week! I have one at 845 am central time on friday! Hoping for some sort of a nub shot! I am going to be looking closely at the scan for sure!

[Kiara]

Good luck to all of you. I hope you get good nub shot and that the nub shows what you want:)) I have a scan too in about two weeks, hopefully I will get to know the gender then :nails:

[*ruby*]

Good luck Kiara, hope it goes quick for you!

[LolaInLove]

Hi ladies! I'm debating whether to ask for the MaterniT21 test at my ultrasound/appointment on Monday. A. I don't want to pay that much money, and B. I almost feel like I'd rather not know gender just yet. I think if I don't know then I can just keep hoping for a girl. Ugh, I just don't know!



Well, it costs about $1700 IF they bill your insurance. If not, it is like $199. They called me last week about the billing, and since it is so new, I was not surprised that my insurance (which is very good) only covered $150 of it. They rep said that the other option is to "calculate" our annual income and number of people in household and see if that could qualify us for a discounted rate where they don't bill insurance and just send us the bill directly. I asked her what she needed, thinking I'd need to fax over my tax returns and such, and nope- I just told her over the phone, and bam- it was $199. And we are very middle of the road with income, so I was worried that we wouldn't qualify, but it took her all of 30 seconds to come back and say, OK, you can be billed for only $199.

[LolaInLove]

I just keep thinking if I don't find out now I can cling to the dream that it's a girl for a little longer. We heard some of the dumbest comments from people with DS3. "I'm so sorry." "What's wrong with Aaron??" "Can't that man give you a girl?" "Aww, that stinks!" We were heart broken over it, and people made is SO MUCH WORSE!!! Of course now I couldn't even imagine life without all three of my boys, and I know I'll love this baby no matter what the gender. I think this time around I'm going to tell people beforehand that if they don't have anything nice to say then they should say nothing at all. We're not having any more kids, so this is our very last chance for our dream girl. I feel like I never wanted anything so badly.

It's the same exact way when you have all girls, but your poor DH gets the "not manly enough to make boys" stigma, which is almost worse for him. I totally understand how you feel, though. This is my last baby and last chance for a son, although since we had infertility issues, I'm just thankful to have a natural pregnancy, but still.....I know what you mean. I have a scan this morning, too, and should find out the gender either today or tomorrow from the blood test, and I just couldn't sleep last night at all. I had a dream that I got some papers in the mail that said GIRL all over them and I was upset, like in a nightmare, so I was up all night after that, of course. All I can say is I hope we both end up with our dg this time!

Can't wait to see the nub shots....good luck at the scan today!

[LolaInLove]

Lola!! Any news???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not yet....will find out today or tomorrow! I have and NT scan today so I'll post the nubshot for ya, ELP!

[LolaInLove]

I think it could be a girl, but then again I really want a girl so I have been trying to tell myself too expect a boy!! That way I don't get too disappointed!!

This is exactly what I've been doing, just telling myself it's another girl, and getting myself excited about it. Thinking about all of the positive things I loved about my older kids when they were babies, etc. Of course, everyone and their dog is with the "hope it's a boy" comments, so that doesn't help. People are really insensitive, especially strangers. That's the worst to me, but then again, I can say rude things back and I don't care!

[LolaInLove]

I can't wait to see all of these nubs soon! GL everyone!!!

[My3SweetPeas]

Good luck to everyone who is getting a scan this week!!

[xokatietatie]

The sonographer said of she had to guess gender now she'd say boy. The baby's cord was between the legs the whole time though. I kept my cool a long as I could but then I just lost it while I was waiting for the doctor to come in the exam room. DH was devastated. You could literally feel the excitement die in the room when the word boy came out of her mouth.

[Thorz300]

The sonographer said of she had to guess gender now she'd say boy. The baby's cord was between the legs the whole time though. I kept my cool a long as I could but then I just lost it while I was waiting for the doctor to come in the exam room. DH was devastated. You could literally feel the excitement die in the room when the word boy came out of her mouth.


Sorry :( I just found out I'm having my 4th boy so I totally understand how you feel! Did you gets nub shot?

[My3SweetPeas]

The sonographer said of she had to guess gender now she'd say boy. The baby's cord was between the legs the whole time though. I kept my cool a long as I could but then I just lost it while I was waiting for the doctor to come in the exam room. DH was devastated. You could literally feel the excitement die in the room when the word boy came out of her mouth.

I'm sorry. You didn't get a good shot though and it is still early so maybe you still have a chance at a girl. At least you have time to digest it all and when it comes time for your 20 week u/s you will be use to the idea of a baby boy. So no nub shot either??

[Adia]

Of course, everyone and their dog is with the "hope it's a boy" comments, so that doesn't help. People are really insensitive, especially strangers. That's the worst to me, but then again, I can say rude things back and I don't care!

Good for you! I wish I had done that when prego with DD3. If I have a DD4 any moron who says anything unkind will sorely wish they hadn't when i am done with them!

[Adia]

The sonographer said of she had to guess gender now she'd say boy. The baby's cord was between the legs the whole time though. I kept my cool a long as I could but then I just lost it while I was waiting for the doctor to come in the exam room. DH was devastated. You could literally feel the excitement die in the room when the word boy came out of her mouth.

Did she say why she guessed boy? If the chord was between the legs then it isn't very definitive. It is still early...will you have another u/s or wait until 20week u/s?

[xokatietatie]

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[LolaInLove]

Oh Katie, I'm sorry it did not go the way you planned. But it IS still early so don't lose all hope. :LotsofLove:

[Pangea]

Katie it's still very early, it's only a guess, they can't be sure until later on.

I had my scan today, it wasn't a NT scan so it wasn't very clear, was trying to see a nub on the screen but couldn't see anything! Baby is healthy though, and measuring a week ahead! I'm used to being told baby is measuring behind at scans, so it's nice to hear baby is measuring ahead for a change!

[LolaInLove]

Mine was measuring 5 days ahead too- I begged them not to change my due date which I know is correct because with doing another vbac, they'll take you to the OR if you go past 41w and my last one was born at 41w exactly. They didn't, thankfully.

[Nachelle]

Im sorry you had a rough day! I hope you get a miracle and get to hear the words its a girl in the end! Fingers crossed!

[Kiara]

Katie; I think it still too early to know. In week 12,13 and 14 they look really similar. I understand that you feel sad but dont give up yet.

[Kiara]

Lolainlove you found out that you are having a boy? That so great im so happy for you!!

[strawberrymom]

Katie- How frustrating :bighug: I hope the tech turns out to be wrong.

[LolaInLove]

Lolainlove you found out that you are having a boy? That so great im so happy for you!!

Yep! We got our Mat21 test results back just a few minutes before the NT scan, which I really just wanted so we could make sure everything looked as it should. He's a healthy baby, so we couldn't ask for anything more.

[xokatietatie]

All night long I had dreams that we had a girl. I really do feel in my heart that this is my girl. I guess we'll just have to wait and see though. I keep saying to myself "Don't think about what that tech said. It's still so early." But I can't help but still think about it. The word boy just keeps floating back into my mind.

[Kiara]

Congratulations Lola!!!

[Navywife620]

aww katie I wouldn't worry about the techs guess just yet. It is really early still! When will your gender scan be?

[xokatietatie]

aww katie I wouldn't worry about the techs guess just yet. It is really early still! When will your gender scan be?

Probably the first week of June. I have my next check-up on May 6th and she'll probably schedule the scan for 4 weeks after that.

A friend of mine just announced she is having a girl. I want so badly to be happy, but I can't get past my own sadness. A bit selfish, but I'm just trying to be honest.

[ELP]

Katie, your pic is giving nothing away and the tech was literally guessing in the wind with the chord between the legs and that early! Hold on to them dreams ok:)

[Navywife620]

Probably the first week of June. I have my next check-up on May 6th and she'll probably schedule the scan for 4 weeks after that.

A friend of mine just announced she is having a girl. I want so badly to be happy, but I can't get past my own sadness. A bit selfish, but I'm just trying to be honest.

well it will go by quick!! I know how you feel, I have 2 friends that is having a girls after a boy and I know another person who is having a girl after a boy. I feel like I will be that one with another boy!

[Navywife620]

Probably the first week of June. I have my next check-up on May 6th and she'll probably schedule the scan for 4 weeks after that.

A friend of mine just announced she is having a girl. I want so badly to be happy, but I can't get past my own sadness. A bit selfish, but I'm just trying to be honest.

well it will go by quick!! I know how you feel, I have 2 friends that is having a girls after a boy and I know another person who is having a girl after a boy. I feel like I will be that one with another boy!

[ICB3]

NT scan is less than an hour and I feel nervous. Nervous about a healthy baby but also nervous I'm gonna see a boy nub!

[strawberrymom]

NT scan is less than an hour and I feel nervous. Nervous about a healthy baby but also nervous I'm gonna see a boy nub!
Goodluck ICB3!

[Navywife620]

NT scan is less than an hour and I feel nervous. Nervous about a healthy baby but also nervous I'm gonna see a boy nub!

Good luck!! Post a pic when you're done!

[ICB3]

Ugh....saw the potty shot and it most definitely is a boy--our third boy. Even at 12 weeks it is very apparent, tech was pretty convinced too. I'll post my pic later I'm at dinner with the hubs crying:(

[Lld2006]

ICB3 & Katie oh man I'm sorry you didn't see girl. Keep the faith that possibly it is still too early to be for sure. It is def very early!! How did you both sway??

I've had a very down week. Thinking so much this can't be a girl. I swear I see more failed sways than successes and that makes me even more depleted. I have no patience with my two boys and am very depressed. I never thought I would feel so sad about this.

I also found out that my doctor doesn't do regular nt scans. We has our first two in another state and there was no question to get one but sounds like I might have to beg for it at my 12 week appt on Friday. Wish me luck!

[Nachelle]

My 12 week scan is tomrrow and I am really nervous!

[ICB3]

Sorry Katie--I definitely know how you feel, but even more so since all hope is lost for me.

Here's the potty shot that is very telling...1038410385

[xokatietatie]

This is the pic I got. Sorry it's sideways. I uploaded it from my phone. I don't know what to think about it.

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[Kiara]

katie I dont think that your pic is really clear, so early on it could be girl parts looking like that.

[Pangea]

Do potty shots mean much at this stage? Surely there would be something sticking out between the legs anyway? Girls don't have fully developed girl bits that early, they have nubs, which stick out.

[My3SweetPeas]

I wouldn't get to upset just yet. Potty shots at 12 weeks aren't accurate. There is still hope lasdies

[True Blue]

Good Luck for tomorrow Nachelle :luck:

[Navywife620]

This is the pic I got. Sorry it's sideways. I uploaded it from my phone. I don't know what to think about it.

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I actually think that looks more girly. Did you ask the tech to look inbetween the legs or did she just do it?

[Navywife620]

Sorry Katie--I definitely know how you feel, but even more so since all hope is lost for me.

Here's the potty shot that is very telling...1038410385

How far along are you? I will be honest it does look boyish. But it seems SO early to be able to tell.

[xokatietatie]

The tech asked if we wanted her to, and I said "I guess but I don't think it's going to make much difference at this point. Don't they look pretty similar?" She said girls are flat... Umm, not that early, I don't think so. Maybe I really shouldn't put much thought into it!

[Navywife620]

I honestly wouldn't it is so early yet! I think you still need to have an open mind! I have my NT scan friday and I highly doubt the tech ask if we want to speak in between the legs. I doubt I'll even get a nub shot.

[Kiara]

The tech asked if we wanted her to, and I said "I guess but I don't think it's going to make much difference at this point. Don't they look pretty similar?" She said girls are flat... Umm, not that early, I don't think so. Maybe I really shouldn't put much thought into it!

Embryo Development external genital sex organs - angle of the dangle boy or girl ultrasound gender scan - Baby2see (http://www.baby2see.com/gender/external_genitals.html) Look how similar they look at that week :)

[ELP]

ICB3 there just seem to be way too much going on in that picture, I'm thinking chord or something else? And your head looks pretty girly to me, will you be having any more scans soon??

Katie, again there is alot going on, I wouldnt rule anything out on either of those shots.

[ELP]

Nachelle any news??!!

[Kiara]

Just wanted to add (I know it makes not difference when you want a special gender) But i think its so cool with several kids of the same gender:) Its so special and they will have so much fun together when they grow up and when they are older i think:)

[ICB3]

ICB3 there just seem to be way too much going on in that picture, I'm thinking chord or something else? And your head looks pretty girly to me, will you be having any more scans soon??

Katie, again there is alot going on, I wouldnt rule anything out on either of those shots.

I did think that the "package" looked huge especially for 12.1 weeks. Maybe it could be cord or something?? Also, Ive read that girls and boys look so similar at 12 weeks, so not sure how it could be so prominent boy! I don't know, I guess I'm going to assume boy mostly, so that way if it happens to turn girl I will be pleasantly surprised. I have another scan May 7th and I'll be 16 weeks so I should know better than.

I thought I did a pretty good sway with 13 weeks diet, frequent release for 8 days, acijel+rephresh and only one attempt-I think.

[Kiara]

I agree with that. It seems very strange that it can show so big boy parts at that week. Maybe its the cord. In my is the tec guessed boy at 14 weeks but i didnt see any big parts or anything and everywhere in internet it says that 12 weeks is too early for potty shots.

[*ruby*]

ICB3 - I also think it is far to early to see a 'package' that big. It does look boy but maybe it's just the angle and it's cord or something.

Katie - I think yours could definitely could go either way too at this gestation. It's not very clear so you're still in with a good chance for a girl I think.

Nachelle - How did you go?

I'm off to my scan in 2.5 hours, very nervous.

[Lld2006]

ICB3 thanks for posting a bit about your sway. i'm dying of curiosity how everyone did their sway. did you do cut off or O+12? I still think you have a 50/50 shot. :)

i only did about 3 weeks of LE diet (we got pregnant right away on our "Trial month"...eek!), supplements, 14 day abstain, lime douche & lime tampon with an either O day or O+12ish timing....I messed the timing part up. For that reason I'm convinced this is a boy. All I do is pray, pray, pray, pray a miracle happened and this is a girl in my belly. My boys seem to think so, but I think that is just because they heard me talk so much about a girl before we got pregnant.

[Nachelle]

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So I went today and they told me NOTHING! THey have a rule now where they wont tell you anything until 18-20 weeks!!! GRRR! I have no idea what the heck Im llooking at!!! WHat do you guys think Boy #4 or Girl#1??????

[Nachelle]

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So I went today and they woulldn't tell me anything!!! They made it a rule now that they wont tell you untill 18-20 weeks!!!! GRRR! I have no idea how to tell the difference between nubs so what do you guys think? Boy 4 or girl number 1????

[*ruby*]

Nachelle, I think your pics look girly!

[Lld2006]

I really have no idea about nub guessing...wish I did! BUT if I had to guess, I agree they look girly!

[pebmcpd7]

They look girly, how many weeks are you again.

[My Three Sons]

I wouldn't put any stock in the us pics this early. Just keep on hoping. :)

I have my gender scan in 5 weeks...yikes!

[My3SweetPeas]

Nachelle- looks girly!!

[Kiara]

Nachelle it looks girly!

[Alyssasmom789]

ELP and Navywife- I would have gone crazy if I had to wait that long!
peb- I've mentioned I know nothing about nubs but wanted to say what great pictures you got. You can see your little one so well.

Hi strawberry so your due October 10 and already know your having a girl??? How did you find out so quick? I'm due October 9 and praying for a boy !

[strawberrymom]

Hi strawberry so your due October 10 and already know your having a girl??? How did you find out so quick? I'm due October 9 and praying for a boy !
I did the MaterniT21 test at 10 wks 4 days and it said girl. It is 99.4% accurate so that makes me feel confident, but still not running out to buy anything yet as I still do worry.
Boy, this is a crappy week for techs huh. I didn't realize how wrapped up I would get in everyone else's stories and dreams. I really am hoping that all of us get our desired gender.
Tonight I had the best middle eastern food (the dolmades were especially delicious) and was wondering what everyone is craving/eating?

[Navywife620]

Nachelle SUPER GIRLY!!!! I hope I get a good nub shot friday!