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Nachelle
April 10th, 2013, 09:09 PM
OOOOOOHHHHH I HOPE SOOO!!!! :) he he I am 12 weeks! THINK PINK!!!
*ruby*
April 10th, 2013, 11:56 PM
I'm back from my scan and baby looks great. I've posted a nub pic if anyone would like to guess.
Pangea
April 11th, 2013, 06:55 AM
Nachelle that looks like a very girly nub! Ruby I can't see a nub on your pic but don't see anything boyish either. Keeping fingers crossed for a girl!
I kinda wish I had a nub pic now to guess on, but at the same time glad I don't as i'm fairly sure I would see a boy nub.
So far I think all the old wives tales are pointing towards this being another boy. I'm craving spicy and salty food, and coffee, which I don't normally like. I'm letting myself have one weak cup a day.
I have an aversion to chocolate, and any time I try to drink orange juice it comes back up.
Baby's heart rate was slow at 9 week scan and baby is measuring big for dates which I think is more common with boys.
Morning sickness seems to be mostly gone, which is a miracle as I normally have it until around 20 weeks. This is the first time it has gone at the normal time.
I'm very weak and dizzy though, obs prescribed iron supplements so I'm taking those now and hoping they start to work soon.
xokatietatie
April 11th, 2013, 11:08 AM
After speaking with a dear friend of mine, I've decided I need to reach out to someone about the depression I am developing. Not sure if it should be my doctor or just some kind of professional. It's been getting worse for a while now, but has become especially bad since my ultrasound the other day. I had gender disappointment with DS3 during the entire second half of my pregnancy, but it doesn't even compare to what I'm going through now. I've wanted this for so long, and yet now I feel no attachment. I can't even explain how awful I feel on a daily basis. I literally cry constantly. I pray constantly and beg God for my daughter. When I'm not crying I just kind of feel numb. DH says I often have a vacant look on my face. The weather is nice so I'm able to temporarily get past it while I'm playing with my kids, but the sadness is never gone for long. I can't handle seeing little girls. I love this little girl with my whole heart even though she'll probably never exist. And when I think about this baby being a boy, I can't help but think of how much I do not want him. I love my boys so much. They're everything to me. I just don't want another boy. I feel such desperation for a daughter. My friend told me she feels like I am grieving. And then on top of all this, I hate myself to feeling the way I feel. I wrestle with myself constantly. I've never felt like this before in my life. I've always been a happy person. I'm just lost right now. I feel alone. I hope you all won't judge me. I just needed to pour it all out.
ELP
April 11th, 2013, 11:30 AM
Oh Katie I feel so sad for you :( I don't know what to advise? Would knowing who your carrying help you to bond maybe? Can you book a scan for soon to see if that big blobs still there? I know without a doubt that if it is a little boy, that when he gets here, he will hold the specialist place in your hearts, all of you:) xxx
Lld2006
April 11th, 2013, 02:18 PM
Katie, I 100% understand, AND relate to you. I have been very depressed ever since I found out I was pregnant. No nub shot or anything even...I just feel I'm not lucky enough to be blessed with a daughter. My husband tells me I need to talk to someone, too...but I honestly don't think anything anyone can say can fix the hole in my heart. I wish I had encouraging words for you...but all I can say is I relate and will say a prayer for you (both of us) that we can overcome this gender disappointment.
Lld2006
April 11th, 2013, 02:25 PM
Wanted to add...I had a dream last night that I gave birth to THE MOST GORGEOUS baby girl...she was perfect. I never had girl dreams when pregnant w my boys...and this is my second girl dream in the last week. It is making me even more hopeful...yet more sad. My 12 week appt is tomo but only for a Doppler check. Will need to beg for a nt ultrasound.
Navywife620
April 11th, 2013, 03:52 PM
Oh Katie So sorry to hear you are going through this. I too have my days where I am feeling down. I do try to stay optimistic. I often pray to God that if this is another boy please let me take it well and be happy. We have prayed hard for a girl, but It is now in God's hands and I can't change this baby's gender. I am hoping I can get a good nub shot tomorrow.
*ruby*
April 11th, 2013, 06:34 PM
I'm sorry you're having a hard time with this pregnancy. I think it's much more common than most people realise to have depression during pregnancy. I know I had it for sure with DS1 and it was horrible not being able to enjoy what should be such an amazing time in our lives. Definitely go and speak with someone if you can and don't just suffer through on your own, you sound like you have a very supportive DH and friend which is great. Thinking of you.
xokatietatie
April 11th, 2013, 06:41 PM
Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement ladies. I think I am going to call my doctor first thing on Monday. I've never experienced depression during or after pregnancy before. This is very difficult.
I just stumbled upon this thread ...
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/birth-ultrasound-stories/10226-told-boy-12wks-girl-20wks.html
It renewed my hope a little.
I know that some days are going to be harder than others. I keep praying that the warm weather and my children's sports this spring will be a great distraction to me. I'm going to try my hardest not to obsess over this, though I know that's exactly what I'll want to do. That's just how I am.
Kiara
April 11th, 2013, 07:00 PM
katie, you should talk to someone so you can feel better. I know how it feels to be depressed and its horrible.
Hope you are feeling better soon! its pretty common to be told the wrong gender at 12 weeks. I like your photo, your boys are so cute!!
Kiara
April 11th, 2013, 07:07 PM
10482 Im a bit confused, I will have a scan in like one and a half week and I was wondering if a boy can look like this. Is the white part the gender? Could it be boy parts?
Navywife620
April 11th, 2013, 08:53 PM
Kiara how far along were you when this one taken ?
Kiara
April 11th, 2013, 09:18 PM
Navywife: 14 weeks :)
Kiara
April 11th, 2013, 09:27 PM
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here is another pottyshot . Not very clear but there is something i think.
xokatietatie
April 11th, 2013, 10:16 PM
I posted my ultrasound pictures.
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/28538-any-guesses.html#post387749
xokatietatie
April 11th, 2013, 10:25 PM
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here is another pottyshot . Not very clear but there is something i think.
You should post in the ultrasound section!
Kiara
April 11th, 2013, 10:36 PM
I did, not this pic but some others. Just wanted to see if someone here wanted to make a guess..
wannagirl21
April 11th, 2013, 11:40 PM
Hey ladies I posted some ultrasound pics in the ultrasound forum they are hard to read but the second picture are the last two pictures I took up close and then drew lines at what I was looking at. please go over and tell me what you think and I don't know how to post a link to this forum sorry.
Pangea
April 12th, 2013, 06:53 AM
Katie I hope you're feeling better soon, you should definitely talk to someone. There is still hope because it is still very early.
Kiara I'm not very good at reading potty shots but good luck for your scan in a week and a half.
Wannagirl I can't see a nub in your pics, and I can't open the attachments.
Ruby I just saw your new pics and I think that's a very girly nub!
xokatietatie
April 12th, 2013, 07:52 AM
Wannagirl, I can't view the new pics you posted!
Ruby and Kiara, I'm terrible with ultrasounds but it looks like you both got what you want. :happy:
ICB3
April 12th, 2013, 09:31 AM
Nachelle-girl!
Ruby-girl!
Kiara--I would say boy, but a little hard to tell.
Wannagirl-can't tell and can't see new pics.
I posted what I now think is a very prominent boy nub along with my other potty shot that the tech guessed boy. I know I'm having a boy and I'm very sad because I think this is my last. I need to be sad for awhile and then work on getting over it so I can be happy about this third special boy coming. I guess I am not going to completely close the door on a 4th because then it makes it so much harder. If I do go for a 4th I will go HT for sure since I almost went HT for this baby.
Congrats to those that its looking promising for your DG!
My3SweetPeas
April 12th, 2013, 10:54 AM
Hi ladies!! 2 weeks until my gender scan an I am nervous!! This is supposed to be the exciting part where you find out what you are having, but I don't feel excited at all. I am nervous, scared, even sad. I am afraid to hear that the baby is a boy. We want another girl so bad. Maybe I should just go team green and wait until birth, but I think it will bother me even more to wait and not know. Hoping to find strength to get through the next 2 weeks and strength for me incase we hear boy!!
Navywife620
April 12th, 2013, 10:57 AM
Just got back from my 12 week scan. I got no profile shots and and saw no nubs. She did look at a potty shot and all I saw were 3 lines but I am definitely not putting in much stock into that. Baby measured right. maybe 1 day ahead in some measurements. Heart rate was 162.
ELP
April 12th, 2013, 11:02 AM
Thats great news Navy:) Did you get any face shots? maybe some skull guessing lol!!
wannagirl21
April 12th, 2013, 11:18 AM
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These are the two photos I uploaded and the second I drew on.
wannagirl21
April 12th, 2013, 11:19 AM
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Pangea
April 12th, 2013, 11:27 AM
I feel the same as you My3SweetPeas, I'm scared to hear them say boy. I'm almost certain that they will say boy at the scan because that is what they always say when I go for a scan! I can't imagine ever hearing girl. I'm tempted to go team green because I want to postpone the disappointment. But I probably won't be able to resist finding out at my next scan. I'll be 22 weeks so I have another 8 weeks of blissful ignorance.
Navywife that sounds promising!
Pangea
April 12th, 2013, 11:32 AM
wannagirl it's so difficult to guess because it's very hard to see what I'm looking at. That might be a nub but I can't see which direction it's pointing without seeing the rest of the baby in full to put it into context.
wannagirl21
April 12th, 2013, 11:42 AM
Ya it was a bad photo and the tech was terrible but we did look between the legs at the potty shot and she said she didn't see anything. This was 13w 2d.
wannagirl21
April 12th, 2013, 11:51 AM
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this is the photo I just posted but where close up's. this is the original far away. It has it's right foot in the pick and i think the nub is jusr below the leg if you look really close.
Navywife620
April 12th, 2013, 01:07 PM
Thats great news Navy:) Did you get any face shots? maybe some skull guessing lol!!
Everything was head on with the shots.. no side shots so I don't know if you can do skull guess on them.
Lld2006
April 12th, 2013, 02:17 PM
wannagirl, that is tough! i can't make heads or tails of the u/s so i can't give any input.
i had my 12 week appt this morning and the doc found the heartbeat right away. i asked her the rate and she laughed and said "it doesn't matter...it won't tell you boy or girl!" i begged and she said in the 150's.
on the positive side, she scheduled me for my NT scan on monday morning! ya! i told her how much i want a girl and she said "you won't be seeing any girl parts at this ultrasound." i laughed and said i know, but i hope i can get the tech to attempt a nub shot for me. so a long weekend of waiting.
how's everyone feeling? morning sickness subsided yet? tiredness? i've still got both...less, but noth.
xokatietatie
April 12th, 2013, 02:32 PM
Maybe you'll get a good clear nub shot on Monday!
I'm not suffering from morning sickness on a daily basis anymore, although this morning while I was driving I did feel quite flushed and nauseated. It's passed though. I'm definitely still tired 24/7!!
Navywife620
April 12th, 2013, 04:19 PM
I am still feeling a sick in the evenings it isn't as bad but there. Still tired too. and my boobs still are very tender.
Nachelle
April 12th, 2013, 05:44 PM
My moring sickness is almost all gone just nausea randomly. I have pimples all over!!! Yuck! I never get them, not even through puberty! lol I am still really tired but its getting better. SO I cant wait to find out what the gender is, its driving NUTS! Im going to set up an appt for a free scan at a local school, since my dr wont tell me untill 18-20 weeks!! The heart beat was 162 which is high for me, all 3 were in the 140's. I still feel like its a boy even with the girl nub guesses. So we'll see!!!!
Navywife620
April 12th, 2013, 09:17 PM
Mine was 162 today too! I go no nub show. All the shots the girl took where head on the face. I think I MAY have 1 profile but its very bad. I may upload it
Navywife620
April 12th, 2013, 09:34 PM
Well I THINK this a profile pic and I think I see a boy nub :( now I am feeling pretty crappy.
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Pangea
April 13th, 2013, 04:51 AM
Navywife I don't think there is any way you can tell from that because it's not clear enough. Baby is upside down too so nub theory doesn't work.
xokatietatie
April 13th, 2013, 08:28 AM
14 weeks today and looking huge!
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Nachelle
April 13th, 2013, 08:54 AM
Awe katie your baby bump looks so cute!!!! he he
Navywife620
April 13th, 2013, 08:56 AM
Navywife I don't think there is any way you can tell from that because it's not clear enough. Baby is upside down too so nub theory doesn't work.
Oh I didn't know that. I think God is telling me to be patient!
My3SweetPeas
April 13th, 2013, 09:03 AM
Navywife I don't think that is the best picture for a nub shot. I can't really tell which way baby is facing. If what I think could be the nub is the nub I would lean boy, but like I said not the best image!!
Nachelle
April 13th, 2013, 09:49 AM
Trying to be patient can drive you nuts!!! I feel like Im about to make a trip to the looney bin not knowing the gender!!! lol
xokatietatie
April 13th, 2013, 10:10 AM
I'm right there with you Nachelle!!
DH and I went shopping last night. I forced myself to look through the baby boy clothes. There were some really cute outfits, but I just couldn't quite feel excited about it.
Nachelle
April 13th, 2013, 11:09 AM
Thats what Ive been doing haha Im trying to stay clear of all the heart melting girl stuff and be excited about tiny little blue jammies! Those little footie jammies get me every time. They make me a little excited if it is a boy. :)
Lld2006
April 13th, 2013, 12:05 PM
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Is there a nub in this pic?
aussiettc
April 13th, 2013, 12:53 PM
Hi ladies. I've been super excited to see all the great scan pics going up on here. I'm 11+5 so hanging out to get my appointment for my ultrasound. I don't think they really go for potty shots so early in the UK so it won't be until the 20 week mark that I'll find out the gender. Feels like a very long time away!!! Meanwhile just trying to survive the nausea-with my son I was sick all day everyday until 17 weeks. This time round its confined to the afternoon and evening and no throwing up but still hate feeling so crappy. Hope everyone else is starting to feel well-think most of you ladies are a few weeks ahead of me xx
aussiettc
April 13th, 2013, 12:54 PM
PS. Sorry for a complete lack of comment on any nub shots-I know absolutely nothing about nub spotting so I've been reading and learning a lot! Crossing my fingers for everyone that we all get our dream gender confirmed really soon xx
True Blue
April 13th, 2013, 02:03 PM
Lld2006 Im not great with nubs but my first thought was a girl nub until I looked closer and there seems to be a shadow above the nub which I have heard can be boy.
Navywife620
April 13th, 2013, 03:01 PM
I am just going to stop worrying about it. I will find out in 6 weeks.
Has anyone purchased anything for their baby? We need to get a new carrier carseat for this one, so I have been pricing them out.
xokatietatie
April 13th, 2013, 05:18 PM
I am just going to stop worrying about it. I will find out in 6 weeks.
Has anyone purchased anything for their baby? We need to get a new carrier carseat for this one, so I have been pricing them out.
We've bought a swing, bouncer, travel system and a few neutral onesies.
Lld2006
April 14th, 2013, 09:37 AM
Thanks true blue...this is actually from ds2 and I'm just prepping myself what to look for on Monday. :) I can't figure out nubs and was looking at his u/s and wondered if it showed he was a boy that early and I just didn't realize! Lol! I posted in the u/s prediction to see if anyone can help me "become an expert." Lol! All correct fuesses so there are some good etes out there for sure! Nervous for tomorrow and hoping the u/s looks nothing like this one! ;)
Lld2006
April 14th, 2013, 09:39 AM
By the way, have any of you felt movement yet? I was sitting w my knees scrunched up to my belly on Friday and swear I felt a flip!
True Blue
April 14th, 2013, 10:26 AM
Ah I see :) good luck with your ultrasound I hope you see a very girly nub :luck:
I have got all girl guesses for mine so not holding out much hope for a boy anymore :)
I haven't felt anything I could confidently say was baby yet !!
Kiara
April 14th, 2013, 11:32 AM
Did your bellys grow a lot? according to my last ultrasound I would be in week 15+4 now and Im not showing(almost) I dont know if it has to do with that I lost some weight in this pregnacy due to the nausea.
Navywife620
April 14th, 2013, 11:49 AM
I haven't felt any movements yet. With DS1 around 14 weeks I could feel him. My belly is growing but so are my love handles. I just look plan fat with a muffin top. I didn't gain weight there with my boys. I actually gained weight in my butt and legs with them. I am still wearing my pre-pregnancy pants. I am holding out as long as I can. They are starting to get a little uncomfortable.
Kiara
April 14th, 2013, 11:56 AM
sorry my english was so bad in my other post haha. I tried to edit but it didnt work. Hope you understand anyways:)
Nachelle
April 14th, 2013, 12:14 PM
My belly hasnt gotten any bigger but my love handles and "butt back fat" lol With all 3 pregnancies I was showing already. I was mostly all belly. So Im still in pre-pregnacy clothes, I just look fatter! :)
Pangea
April 14th, 2013, 01:29 PM
I have a big belly already. I haven't put on weight anywhere else, I don't usually, although my boobs have got a lot bigger this time, they stayed the same size when i was pregnant with both boys. I had a similar bump around this stage with DS2, but with DS1 I didn't show for ages, I had much stronger stomach muscles back then!
I think I may have been feeling movements, but I'm not certain. I felt movement at around 15 weeks with DS1 but not until 20 weeks with DS2.
motherofboys
April 14th, 2013, 01:38 PM
Hi there I'm due 17th of October with Baby 4, I have 3 boys and didn't actually sway this time but hoping for pink
ELP
April 14th, 2013, 01:57 PM
I'll add you onto the front list motherofboys:)
As to weight, I have lost about 5 lbs but my belly is just hanging there looking about 7 months pg. pretty embarassing! And I have my scan date on the 23rd! exactly 13 weeks so hopefully I will walk out of there knowing who my passenger is :)
Nachelle
April 14th, 2013, 04:35 PM
Welcome Motherofboys! I have 3 boys too, hopin for a girl with no swaying. Hope we both get our princesses! :)
*ruby*
April 14th, 2013, 09:44 PM
Welcome motherof3boys!
I'm still in my pre pregnancy clothes as well and although I do have a bit of a bump I haven't put on any weight yet so everything still fits okay for now. I'm sure it won't be long though.
I started a belly bump thread as well if anyone wants to post.
xokatietatie
April 15th, 2013, 09:12 AM
Anyone working on baby names?
Nachelle
April 15th, 2013, 09:16 AM
Girlll: Ella Rose Boy:Lucas (dont have a middle name yet) ANy suggestions?
Dh is trying to get me to name the baby Abraham if its a boy but Im not diggin it!
motherofboys
April 15th, 2013, 09:18 AM
I haven't swayed either this time. Hoping if I do get another boy DH will agree to one more to sway so I can at least say I tried for a girl.
I'm in maternity clothes, but I'm usually a UK size 8 and normally have a very flat belly and wear nothing but skinny jeans so by 7 weeks I was putting a hair band through my button hole and by 11 weeks was down to 1 pair of trousers and 2 pairs of leggings. I went into maternity stuff at 12 weeks. This is the first time I've been out of normal clothes this early. Although I know its mainly bloating and extra food I've been eating.
motherofboys
April 15th, 2013, 09:19 AM
Got my girls name, had it for 8 years now. Struggling for boys first names though have middle names sorted as they are after Grandads
xokatietatie
April 15th, 2013, 09:20 AM
Girlll: Ella Rose Boy:Lucas (dont have a middle name yet) ANy suggestions?
Dh is trying to get me to name the baby Abraham if its a boy but Im not diggin it!
I like those! And I like Abraham, actually. What about using it for a middle name? Lucas Abraham??
xokatietatie
April 15th, 2013, 09:22 AM
Got my girls name, had it for 8 years now. Struggling for boys first names though have middle names sorted as they are after Grandads
DS1's middle name is after my grandfather (mother's father), DS2's middle name is after my DH's grandfather (father's father), DS3's middle name is after my brother, and is #4 is a boy then middle name will be after DH's brother. I really like using family names!
ELP
April 15th, 2013, 09:35 AM
mob, size 8! I havent been a size 8 since leaving school:bigsmile: I sit between a 12 and 14 when things are bad lol, plus I'm short which doesnt help!!!
ELP
April 15th, 2013, 09:38 AM
I'm leaving all naming to DH, in not a bad way but I just have no interest in it this time? He can pick:) Maybe when I have an idea of gender I might think a little more about a name?
Navywife620
April 15th, 2013, 10:15 AM
My boy name would be Ryder not sure on middle yet and girls name is Ariana Grace, or Maybe Willow Grace. Not sure DH doesn't really like Willow
Nachelle
April 15th, 2013, 10:37 AM
I like using family names too, but we are down to a couple now lol Lucas Abraham sounds good DH likes
Lucas Jackson lol because it sounds like an action figure ha ha
My3SweetPeas
April 15th, 2013, 12:22 PM
DH and I have been thinking of names.
I think our boy name will be Sebastian Wills
Not sure on a girl name yet. Here are our thoughts
Isabella Rose
Cecelia Rose
Daisy Isabella
Kiara
April 15th, 2013, 12:22 PM
I love looking at names:) That one of the most fun parts of the pregnacy haha:) I dont dare to find a boy name that I love yet though, because it would be kind of painful if we cant use it. Also DH is kind of picky with names he never likes my suggestions haha.
Kiara
April 15th, 2013, 12:24 PM
DH and I have been thinking of names.
I think our boy name will be Sebastian Wills
Not sure on a girl name yet. Here are our thoughts
Isabella Rose
Cecelia Rose
Daisy Isabella
Sebastian I love too! Its really nice. Isabella too:) Thats my dd middle name:)
motherofboys
April 15th, 2013, 12:30 PM
All the boys have a family name as a middle name, DS1 has my Dads middle name which happens to be the same as DH and DH Dad. DS2 has my Great Uncle and DH brother. DS3 has DH paternal Grandfather. So this one will be his maternal Grandfather and my maternal Grandfather.
Lld2006
April 15th, 2013, 12:34 PM
Ok back from NT scan and feeling totally deflated. Tech swore it is still too early to predict (12 weeks 6 days) and promised me over and over again. She printed a potty shot for me that seems NO mistaking but still insisted they look the same at this point. First I'm going to post this profile shot to see if you all even see a nub or have guesses. 10605
motherofboys
April 15th, 2013, 01:13 PM
I'm not good at nub shots but I have been told its almost impossible to tell from potty shots this early and they do look exactly alike at 12 weeks.
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)
Lld2006
April 15th, 2013, 04:00 PM
Here is the potty shot. I'm 12+3 with baby measuring 12+6. Could it really he this obvious at this point? Tech must have said 10 times that potty shots look the same at this stage. Can I really believe that?10620
My3SweetPeas
April 15th, 2013, 04:08 PM
Not sure if that is a nub I see in your first picture, but if it is I would lean boy. This shot def. looks boy. At my NT scan the sonographer was checking out babies legs and we got a potty shot like this and my little one doesn't have that much going on down there just a tiny little bump.
motherofboys
April 15th, 2013, 05:27 PM
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This is a male nub at 11 weeks
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This is a female nub at 11 weeks
As you can see your tech is right and they look exactly the same they really don't change until much later which is why they wont tell gender even privately until 16 weeks.
Lld2006
April 15th, 2013, 05:28 PM
I keep staring at this wondering if it is a potty shot from above? Not that I know if that even makes a difference..? I'm hanging onto any tiny thread of hope I can find...
Lld2006
April 15th, 2013, 05:32 PM
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This is a male nub at 11 weeks
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This is a female nub at 11 weeks
As you can see your tech is right and they look exactly the same they really don't change until much later which is why they wont tell gender even privately until 16 weeks.
Fingers crossed you are right! I have been googling & staring at 12 week potty shots for FOUR hours now...I've freaking lost my mind...and it just seems mine is sooo much longer and penis-looking than any girl shots. But I do appreciate you helping me hang onto the hope. My husband is furious at me for being so upset. This is sure tough.
xokatietatie
April 15th, 2013, 07:29 PM
Maybe it's the cord?? My DH gets upset with me also. I get so obsessive over it all, desperate for a glimmer of hope.
My Three Sons
April 15th, 2013, 07:32 PM
Haven't started thinking of names yet at all... Maybe after the US next month.
Anyone else not really feeling pregnant? I dunno, just now I am not feeling the nausea, getting some energy back, getting bigger, but feel it's fat and bloat. I have felt a few flutters, but not often, so it's like I don't feel pregnant yet. It's still 5 weeks til I go back to the doc, so I can't get that reassuring heartbeat on the dopplar. Sigh... I wish I could feel the baby move to get that reassurance...
Nachelle
April 15th, 2013, 07:35 PM
Im nubsessing too!! DH keeps telling me its a boy anyways quit obessing. He had a dream we had a baby boy named Abraham 2 days before we found out we were pregnanct so hes convinced its a boy. I cant help starring at the pics though, thinking maybe its a girl, no its a boy, plllease be a girll, damn its a boy.... and so on loll
Kiara
April 15th, 2013, 08:14 PM
I also feel less pregnant . But I have heard its normal, thats those weeks are the "ghost weeks" or "silent weeks" Feels good though to finally have some energy back and less nausea and mood swings:)My belly is still really small though and I havent felt the baby move yet:( I felt my dd move in week 19, maybe it will be the same with this one but I heard that you usually feel it earlier when you been pregnant before.
ICB3
April 15th, 2013, 08:15 PM
I wish I could keep nubsessing but my pics are so surely boy that I've hung it up and for sure know its a boy. Cried for almost a week but it seems to be getting easier lately. Now just hope he's healthy.
Kiara
April 15th, 2013, 08:16 PM
Hihi Nachelle im like that too:D When are you having your next scan?
Kiara
April 15th, 2013, 08:22 PM
I wish I could keep nubsessing but my pics are so surely boy that I've hung it up and for sure know its a boy. Cried for almost a week but it seems to be getting easier lately. Now just hope he's healthy.
Im so sorry you feel sad:( dont give up yet. I understand your feelings though. Everything will be fine but I understand it feels hard right now.
xokatietatie
April 15th, 2013, 09:09 PM
I have a question for you ladies -- Are any of your children just as hopeful as you for a specific gender?? My DS1 really wants a sister, but he's okay with another brother. He'll often say "I really hope we have a girl, but if God gives us a boy it'll be okay because that's what we're meant to have." DS2 is a different story though. He wants a girl and he doesn't care who knows, and there is no reasoning with him!!! I try to pump him up and talk about what it might be like to have a cool little brother (which is hard for me to fake that excitement, let me tell you), and he doesn't care!!! His response is always that he wants a sister. Nothing else will do. Last night my husband and I were the teachers in his class at church and we asked who would like to pray for our snack. He quickly volunteered, and then proceeded to pray for a sister!!! His exact words were "Please make sure you give my family a baby girl." I about fell out of my chair. I don't know what to say to him. I try my hardest to remain neutral but in my head I'm screaming "I feel the same way as you!!!!!" I can't actually say that though. The sadness I feel over the idea of having a boy is no longer about just me. Now I'm worried about how sad he's going to be. DS3 doesn't seem to care one way or the other, thank goodness. Are any of you having this problem?
motherofboys
April 16th, 2013, 04:51 AM
I too looked at pictures for hours, finding pictures which I thought looked exactly like mine but were girls, and found just as many that looked the same and were boys so just went round in circle. I have 98% boy votes on it though. I decided to just accept it is a boy and if I get to my scan and its a girl then it will be a surprise but for now I'm thinking boy and atm feel ok with it.
My eldest wants a sister. My younger two switched back and forth for ages (we used to talk about having another 'one day' because they kept asking when I would 'grow another baby') but have now settled on a brother.
DS1 was so disappointed when DS3 was not the sister he was convinced he would have that I didn't want that again. It took us a week to get him to accept that we did actually see his willy and he was a boy. So I told him that a girl was nice but most likely we would get a boy. One of his friends at school now is the 2nd child of a 4 boy family and he seems to be convinced now the baby is a boy and ok with that.
They are coming up with names for him (Rabbit Face and Jabba the Hut so far) so I think they will be ok with a boy. They call the baby him and he.
My3SweetPeas
April 16th, 2013, 08:05 AM
I have a question for you ladies -- Are any of your children just as hopeful as you for a specific gender?? My DS1 really wants a sister, but he's okay with another brother. He'll often say "I really hope we have a girl, but if God gives us a boy it'll be okay because that's what we're meant to have." DS2 is a different story though. He wants a girl and he doesn't care who knows, and there is no reasoning with him!!! I try to pump him up and talk about what it might be like to have a cool little brother (which is hard for me to fake that excitement, let me tell you), and he doesn't care!!! His response is always that he wants a sister. Nothing else will do. Last night my husband and I were the teachers in his class at church and we asked who would like to pray for our snack. He quickly volunteered, and then proceeded to pray for a sister!!! His exact words were "Please make sure you give my family a baby girl." I about fell out of my chair. I don't know what to say to him. I try my hardest to remain neutral but in my head I'm screaming "I feel the same way as you!!!!!" I can't actually say that though. The sadness I feel over the idea of having a boy is no longer about just me. Now I'm worried about how sad he's going to be. DS3 doesn't seem to care one way or the other, thank goodness. Are any of you having this problem?
My DD wants a sister badly!! She has 2 brothers and wishes everyday for a sister. She told me that I wish for a sister, but my wishes never come true. I feel so bad for her!! She keeps talking about what she will do with her little sister and how much she will love her!! I so hope that this is a little girl!!
My3SweetPeas
April 16th, 2013, 08:10 AM
I have also been nubsessing!!! I look through all the photos of confirmed girl and so many of them look similar to mine, but then I keep thinking that there is no way this is a girl!! I had a dream last night that we went for our gender scan and the tech said it is a boy and I said it can't be the nub was girly!! LOL!!! Not sure what to think!!! Would you mind looking at my nub shot??
I know the leg is in the way, but you can still see most of the nub!!
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo65/cmr200/scan0002.jpg (http://s362.photobucket.com/user/cmr200/media/scan0002.jpg.html)
http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo65/cmr200/scan0003.jpg (http://s362.photobucket.com/user/cmr200/media/scan0003.jpg.html)
Here is a partial nub, but it looks pretty straight!!
Kiara
April 16th, 2013, 09:40 AM
When I ask my dd what she wants she says little sister, but she is so small still so I dont know if she understands:) And also almost all of her cousins are girls and one of them is a baby so she says she wants a sister that is like her little cousin(that is soo cute)
The other day she said "I want a little brother" And then she was pretending being pregnant with her little brother by putting a ball under her t-shirt :-D
Im just so worry she will feel jelous and sad when the new baby arrives. How did you do when your first child had a sibling?
Navywife620
April 16th, 2013, 09:52 AM
DS1 said this one was a girl from the beginning and DS2 keeps saying little brother. So it's split 50/50 with them.
xokatietatie
April 16th, 2013, 10:07 AM
When I ask my dd what she wants she says little sister, but she is so small still so I dont know if she understands:) And also almost all of her cousins are girls and one of them is a baby so she says she wants a sister that is like her little cousin(that is soo cute)
The other day she said "I want a little brother" And then she was pretending being pregnant with her little brother by putting a ball under her t-shirt :-D
Im just so worry she will feel jelous and sad when the new baby arrives. How did you do when your first child had a sibling?
DS1 adjusted really well when we brought DS2 home. He was a fantastic big brother from day one. DS1 and DS2 are three years apart in age. When we brought DS3 home, poor DS2 had a heck of a time!! He did not like his little brother and didn't want anything to do with him for the longest time. He was only two when DS3 was born though. Now they're best friends and couldn't live without each other!! DS1 will turn 9 a week or so after baby #4 comes, and then DS2 and DS3 will turn 6 and 4 just a couple months later in January. I'm hoping all will adjust well to the new baby!
Nachelle
April 16th, 2013, 11:03 AM
Hihi Nachelle im like that too:D When are you having your next scan?
My Dr. wont give me another scan until January but I contacted a locall tech school that does free scans so their students can learn. SO Im thinking I might make the appt for maybe May 1st, Ill be 15 weeks then. I need to know what this baby is its driving me nuts!!!
Nachelle
April 16th, 2013, 11:11 AM
DS1 is convinced this is a girl. Every night when we say grace at dinner he says "Dear god please give us a baby girl." lol And when I showed him my sono pics, he said "Awe mom shes so pretty! Shes going to have really pretty hair too!" lol I just say buddy it could be a boy too you know. And he repllys No mom its a girl. He he I hope his child intuition is right! ANd DS2 doesnt reallly care too much, he just has a whatever attitude lol Im not sure if he will be sad if its not a girl, but if he is, it willl be something he will have to accept just like mommy. I think it will be ok though if its a boy.
Nachelle
April 16th, 2013, 11:17 AM
When I ask my dd what she wants she says little sister, but she is so small still so I dont know if she understands:) And also almost all of her cousins are girls and one of them is a baby so she says she wants a sister that is like her little cousin(that is soo cute)
The other day she said "I want a little brother" And then she was pretending being pregnant with her little brother by putting a ball under her t-shirt :-D
Im just so worry she will feel jelous and sad when the new baby arrives. How did you do when your first child had a sibling?
When I had Ds2 I was worried about the same thing. I even cried on my way to the hospital because I felt bad leaving DS1 at home to have another baby lol HORMONES! But everything fell into place. I just made sure I involved DS1 as much as possible. I woullld have him do little tasks and tell him what a good big brother he was and a helper. Id llet him hold him "Supervised! lol" I think more involved you get them the more they connect and love them too.
motherofboys
April 16th, 2013, 03:48 PM
DS1 was 20 months old when DS2 was born. He did an excited little shudder and found him interesting for a few minutes then went to play. He was fine though and enjoyed doing things with him and liked to help. He never had any jealousy issues.
He was again fine when DS3 was born, at this point he was 4years 1 month. He was so excited and kept moaning "when are we going to get our baby, so and so has got their baby already" LOL
DS2 was 2 years 4 months the main thing he was concerned about was whether or not my belly was now empty and I could carry him again. I had had a few bleeding issues and hadn't been able to carry him from 8 weeks.
He was also a little nervous when the baby cried, he didn't know what to do.
They are both very excited about the baby now, its DS3 I'm most worried about. Although he likes the idea of a baby, he will have been the baby for 3years and 7 months and he is a complete Mummys boy, where as DS1 had be fine with either of us and DS2 was a Daddys boy. So I'm worried about him not liking the fact that it has to be Mummy doing things for the baby and getting jealous.
Nachelle
April 16th, 2013, 03:51 PM
So I made an appt with the school on monday. The last day they are doing it is tues., and not again for 12 weeks!!! So I will be a day or two shy of 14 weeks. Well its better than nothing!
Kiara
April 16th, 2013, 04:57 PM
Yes I also think that the best is to include the child in their new sibling. My dd will be 3 years old when this one is born. Im so worry about her feelings but on other hand its something good for her to have a brother or sister.
LolaInLove
April 16th, 2013, 08:32 PM
Hey everyone, I don't get online as much as I wish I could- all my spare time seems to be consumed with sleeping still.
I'm so sorry to hear some of you have bits of depression. The hormones don't help. I know several people who had pregnancy depression, and I will say I definitely have my good and bad days, but I am much more mood and apathetic than I ever was before, so I know I have a good touch of it too. And funny thing is I should be over the moon every day with having a natural pregnancy after infertility, but you just can't do much about those hormones. I would definitely try to talk to a counselor if you can, and I will be pulling for you all!
I can't say how much I wish everyone here would get their dg. You all just keep your chins up because as someone posted about the nubs being identical, that is exactly right, so don't get too worked up about it just yet!
Lld2006
April 16th, 2013, 11:02 PM
Today was just as bad as yesterday for me. My husband wants me to get off the Internet and try to just be happy. I might need to try it as the last 36 hours have had me glued to google obsessing. I can't stop crying and am just a mess. I feel like I should be allowed time to mourn this likely potential loss of a daughter but my mom and husband seem to think I already need to stop. On one hand I think it is comforting to come here...truly need understanding and here I can find it. But I do also think it tends to make it harder for me. Not sure what to do.
My next worry is if I should book a 16 elective gender scan or just hold out till my 20 week appt with my doctor. Part of me feels like it would be a waste of $125 just to see that crazy giant penis again.
My boys know I am sad they just aren't sure why. I told my 4 year old this might not be a girl, as he has such high hopes, and he was visibly disappointed. But them quickly said a boy would be "good too." If only I could feel that way. My 2.5 y/o son, on the other hand, almost starting crying and got really upset.
Gee, I'm such a fun, positive poster right now, right?! Sorry girls.
Nachelle
April 17th, 2013, 02:24 AM
Im sorry Ltd! I know how badly you want a girl, I do as well. Baby bllues are the worst when your pregnant. I think if we have boys we will cope and deal with it and love them like the other monkies we so dearly love! THat want for a girl is undescribable and no one can understand until they have mulitple same genders. So I think you should cope with it however you need to. HAng in there it will get better!!! :)
xokatietatie
April 17th, 2013, 08:55 AM
Awwww Lld, I'm so sorry you're going through all this. I definitely know how you're feeling, and I'm sure many others on here do too. I too have felt like it's mourning the loss of a little one. I actually said that to a friend last week! I debated over paying for an early scan, but in the end I decided I just didn't want to spend the money and hear "boy." I'm just waiting until 20+ weeks. I think you'll probably feel better if you just wait and don't spend that money. Just remember we're all here for you!
Navywife620
April 17th, 2013, 10:30 AM
Aww LTD I am sorry you feel this way. I do have my good and bad days too. But I do kind of agree with DH. sitting on the computer obsessing is not good. Also nubs are not 100%, if they were then there would be places that would do gender scans at 12-13 weeks and not make you wait until 16 weeks. I wouldn't lose hope just yet.
Lld2006
April 17th, 2013, 10:44 AM
I just keep staring at the potty shot and hoping it is a cord or something. All the images I see of boy potty shots at 12 weeks are still pretty prominent, but I don't look as long and blatant and AS obvious as mine...which makes me suspicious...either that, or nervous that he will be a porn star someday. UGH. here i am again..ON the computer.... I just wish I had a clear nubshut to either disprove it or align with it so I can stop obsessing. It's driving me mad and my husband is just hating me right now. he told me he is calling my doctor today to talk to her about my depression. I just wish he would understand that it has only been 48 hours...how could I be over it so quickly???
I am booking a 16 week appt JUST in case...there is a 24 hour cancellation policy so I can cancel if need be...but have it there just in case.
Navywife620
April 17th, 2013, 03:34 PM
What has helped me today was looking at bedding. Boy or girl I am getting new bedding. I decided my color schemes too. If it's a boy I am doing the bright aqua and gray and girl I am going to do pink, aqua and gray. I was looking at pottery barn kids at they beddings sets. SO adorable! I am kind of ready to know what it is just so I can start shopping LOL.
xokatietatie
April 17th, 2013, 03:53 PM
I saw this online and thought I'd pass it on...
Helpful Hints
Don't censor or deny your feelings. It is OK to feel angry, disappointed, guilty, or depressed. Admitting these feelings to yourself is the first step to working through them.
Talk about your feelings with someone you trust, such as your husband, your partner, a family member, or a healthcare professional like a midwife or therapist specializing in women's mental health.
Let time help you heal. Pregnancy and the first few months after birth can be an emotional and physical roller coaster. Hormones, sleep deprivation, and adjusting to an entirely different lifestyle can make you especially vulnerable to disappointment and depression.
Your feelings will come and go. Even with support and help, feelings of disappointment over the sex of your baby may be triggered every now and again. Remember that this is normal, and don't be hard on yourself when it happens.
Pass it on. There is very little clinical literature or formal resources for women grappling with disappointment over the sex of their baby. Let people know that you would be willing to talk to other women about their feelings.
Navywife620
April 17th, 2013, 04:03 PM
I plan on ordering some of these bamboo swaddlers. they are SOOO soft. My friend has them and her baby sleeps like a charm in them. https://www.adenandanais.com/shop/bamboo.aspx
xokatietatie
April 17th, 2013, 04:17 PM
I plan on ordering some of these bamboo swaddlers. they are SOOO soft. My friend has them and her baby sleeps like a charm in them. https://www.adenandanais.com/shop/bamboo.aspx
I love aden + anais!
motherofboys
April 17th, 2013, 04:29 PM
I booked a gender scan before I even had my 12 week scan. I had such a strong feeling I was having a girl and my instinct had been right with all 3 boys but I didn't want to get too excited, but if it was a girl I wanted to know ASAP
After I got so many boy guesses on the nub I considered cancelling it. Like you I felt that if I heard blue I would have wasted the money.
But its driving me crazy not knowing. I think it will be worth the money just so that I know one way or the other and can begin moving on.
I've spent most of today thinking "pleeeeeeeeeeeeease be a girl, I will do anything if I can just be blessed with a healthy baby girl, is that really so much to ask?" now I'm feeling silly because its too late the baby is whatever gender s/he is. And I'm pretty certain that its a boy.
I just need to get this bit over with. Theres no way I can wait until my next official scan, its not until the 13th of June. I'll be 22 weeks by then.
My3SweetPeas
April 17th, 2013, 04:32 PM
I am sorry that so many of you are feeling down. I am doing ok. I have accepted that it is what it is and no amount of worrying is going to change that!! My daughter came to me this morning and told me that
she wishes every night that the baby is a girl, but that her wishes never come true so it will be a boy. I feel heartbroken for her and I am hoping that it is a girl for her!!! 10 days until my gender scan!!!
pebmcpd7
April 17th, 2013, 06:06 PM
I booked a gender scan before I even had my 12 week scan. I had such a strong feeling I was having a girl and my instinct had been right with all 3 boys but I didn't want to get too excited, but if it was a girl I wanted to know ASAP
After I got so many boy guesses on the nub I considered cancelling it. Like you I felt that if I heard blue I would have wasted the money.
But its driving me crazy not knowing. I think it will be worth the money just so that I know one way or the other and can begin moving on.
I've spent most of today thinking "pleeeeeeeeeeeeease be a girl, I will do anything if I can just be blessed with a healthy baby girl, is that really so much to ask?" now I'm feeling silly because its too late the baby is whatever gender s/he is. And I'm pretty certain that its a boy.
I just need to get this bit over with. Theres no way I can wait until my next official scan, its not until the 13th of June. I'll be 22 weeks by then.
I will be 22 weeks on the 13th June also, I mentioned a private gender scan to my DH and he said I wasnt wise paying £90, we can just ask our OB, but I would like the potty shots!!!
I have had lots of boy guesses on my scan pic, so not holding out much hope :( but I am not too sad, just hope all is OK...
pinkin2011
April 17th, 2013, 07:52 PM
pebmcp6.. Just curious Did you sway??
Navywife620
April 17th, 2013, 11:46 PM
Does anyone drink a ton of water and is always thirsty?? I am. and I am always peeing like crazy. I don't remember being this thirsty with the other 2.
xokatietatie
April 18th, 2013, 09:51 AM
I definitely don't drink a ton of water. As as matter of fact, I don't drink anywhere near enough water. I think I'm dehydrated!!
pebmcpd7
April 18th, 2013, 09:58 AM
pebmcp6.. Just curious Did you sway??
Yes I swayed!!!!
Navywife620
April 18th, 2013, 10:33 AM
I definitely don't drink a ton of water. As as matter of fact, I don't drink anywhere near enough water. I think I'm dehydrated!!
Oh no, this makes me think maybe I will have GD this time or something. I seriously don't know why I am always so thirsty.
xokatietatie
April 18th, 2013, 11:44 AM
Oh no, this makes me think maybe I will have GD this time or something. I seriously don't know why I am always so thirsty.
I had it and I was quiet thirsty all the time. If you think it's a possibility and you're concerned I would bring it up with your doc the next time you have an appointment.
motherofboys
April 18th, 2013, 12:21 PM
I was SO thirsty up until last week. I was drinking more water than I have ever in my life. Actually I probably should up it again because since I've been drinking less I've noticed the head aches starting so maybe I'm dehydrated.
I was like it in the early stages of my last pregnancy as well though I don't remember it from my 1st two.
Navywife620
April 18th, 2013, 12:27 PM
I had it and I was quiet thirsty all the time. If you think it's a possibility and you're concerned I would bring it up with your doc the next time you have an appointment.
I actually have an appointment today so I will bring it up. Would they test for it sooner?
My3SweetPeas
April 18th, 2013, 12:53 PM
Recently I have been drinking more and it seems that when I don't drink enough I get bad headaches. I have been trying to drink at least 6 cups of water a day!!
Kiara
April 18th, 2013, 03:03 PM
Those swaddle blankets are so beautiful! I really want to try swaddling with this baby. Is it difficult?
Kiara
April 18th, 2013, 03:11 PM
I drink a lot more than usual too! Its super warm here now but i think it has more to do with the pregnancy. I also have headaches and my dr told me that its inportant to drink a lot of water.
Nachelle
April 18th, 2013, 04:46 PM
Ladies I go for another sono on Mon. Im really nervous!!! Do you think I will be able to tell? Ill be 2 days shy of 14 weeks. I cant stop thinking bout it! I wasnt like this with my other babies! Anxiety to the max with this lil nugget!
Lld2006
April 18th, 2013, 05:06 PM
Well mine was blaringly obvious at 12+3 so imagine you will get a pretty good idea. Good luck!
I'm still very busted up here. Been crying all afternoon. Will this ever get better? I feel so sorry for this little baby. And I foolishly feel sorry for myself...I am forever going to judged at pitied upon for having three boys. I hate that I feel like I can't tell anyone if this truly is a boy. If it were a girl i would shout it from the rooftops.
Navywife620
April 18th, 2013, 05:41 PM
Had my appointment today. The doctor was not worried about me drinking so much water, she actually encourages it and says I should be drinking 100ml a day! She said the GD would not start until later in pregnancy so it would not be that. It looks like I have a stubborn baby on my hands, it took 3 different people to find the heartbeat. Has anyone else had issues with them finding it?
Lld2006
April 18th, 2013, 06:55 PM
Navy, maybe your placenta is in front of the baby making it difficult to detect? Have you felt any movement yet?
Alyssasmom789
April 18th, 2013, 07:40 PM
I need opinions asap and everyone's opinion really matters to me. I missed my 12 week ultrasound and I'm 15 weeks now and still wanted to be tested for down syndrome so I'm going in for blood work tomorrow...something called a quad test cause its too late to find out through ultrasound. Anyway, the reason I missed my appointment is because my husbands schd varies from day to day and I usually have no one to watch my girls. Tomorrow he's off so will definitely go for the blood work....Lord willing :) there's a place about 20 mins from myhouse that does gender ultrasounds as early as 15 weeks for $40. I'm so tempted on going before or after the blood work and not tell my dh so that if its a boy (praying amd begging God) I can plan a surprise for him. What you all think?
Navywife620
April 18th, 2013, 09:31 PM
Navy, maybe your placenta is in front of the baby making it difficult to detect? Have you felt any movement yet?
No the placenta is in the back, I asked at my ultrasound because with DS2 it was in the front and it took forever for me to feel him. I am 13 weeks today so no movement. I have never felt movement this early. I had my scan a week ago and the baby was very active. They did find it for a brief second today and they didn't seem concerned at all.
xokatietatie
April 18th, 2013, 09:41 PM
A friend of mine is due in September and she just announced she is having a girl. She has one child now, a boy. I want to be happy for her but I'm just frustrated, sad and jealous.
Navywife620
April 18th, 2013, 10:01 PM
I can totally relate. I have 2 friends due in August and both are having girls after 1 boy!
Lld2006
April 18th, 2013, 10:03 PM
Navy, just sounds like baby was floating around hiding from you then! ;) I have felt movement every now and then since last Friday. Maybe it's baby trying to make me happy.
Katie...ughhhhh...I understand! I seriously need to get off Facebook so I quit seeing baby girl announcements. Makes me tear up instantly. INSTANTLY. Are you going to announce the gender once you know for sure?
Alyssasmom, for only $40 I would def go! I'm positive I can see that mine is about at only 12 weeks so I bet it would be easy to spot at your stage.
xokatietatie
April 18th, 2013, 10:16 PM
If it's a girl, I'll probably tell everyone right away. If it's a boy, I might keep it to myself a while. I always dreamed of putting "Sugar and spice, and everything nice..." as my FB status, and seeing how many people caught on.
Navywife620
April 18th, 2013, 11:14 PM
If it's a girl for us I plan on doing gender reveal photos. I want to do the one where you have the box and it says boy or girl and then have pictures taken of us opening the box and have pink balloons flying out.
ELP
April 19th, 2013, 01:40 AM
Alyssa, for $ 40 I would book it! Will you be having a scan at 20 weeks? Will you be finding out then if not?? Maybe even you tell him your booking it, he may want to come along and see baby aswell :)
motherofboys
April 19th, 2013, 07:38 AM
Wow I would for $40 though he might feel left out if you don't tell him even though I get the sentiment of surprising him.
I have a gender scan on the 7th of May, if I hear girl (unlikely) I would be announcing straight away, no one knows we are having a gender scan atm I think I would put something like "well that's different" or something cryptic on facebook to see if anyone guessed just what was so different. If its a boy I'll probably wait until I have had it confirmed at my 22 weeks scan.
I don't know why I plan these things and get excited though, I'm so sure its a boy.
xokatietatie
April 19th, 2013, 08:01 AM
If it's a girl for us I plan on doing gender reveal photos. I want to do the one where you have the box and it says boy or girl and then have pictures taken of us opening the box and have pink balloons flying out.
I do gender reveal photos for people. I've thought about doing it as well, but only for a girl.
xokatietatie
April 19th, 2013, 08:04 AM
I need opinions asap and everyone's opinion really matters to me. I missed my 12 week ultrasound and I'm 15 weeks now and still wanted to be tested for down syndrome so I'm going in for blood work tomorrow...something called a quad test cause its too late to find out through ultrasound. Anyway, the reason I missed my appointment is because my husbands schd varies from day to day and I usually have no one to watch my girls. Tomorrow he's off so will definitely go for the blood work....Lord willing :) there's a place about 20 mins from myhouse that does gender ultrasounds as early as 15 weeks for $40. I'm so tempted on going before or after the blood work and not tell my dh so that if its a boy (praying amd begging God) I can plan a surprise for him. What you all think?
For $40, I say go for it! They're all over $100 around me. There is a place that is having a special for $65, but it's around 90 miles away. By the time I paid for gas to get there and back, I probably wouldn't be saving any money. I think I'm still going to stick with waiting until my office does the scan.
My3SweetPeas
April 19th, 2013, 09:27 AM
We are getting these cards to announce the gender!! 8 more days until my gender scan!! EEK!!!
http://img0.etsystatic.com/009/0/6690425/il_570xN.411371728_27xx.jpg
Navywife620
April 19th, 2013, 10:09 AM
I am with everyone else $40 is pretty cheap for a gender scan! I would go for it!
Kiara
April 19th, 2013, 01:46 PM
Alyssasmom: I think I would have done the ultrasound (if it wont make your husband feel left out)
My doctor wants to make ultrasound a t every appointment every month (private doctor) I want to do it because im so curious haha, but I dont think its that good for the baby to to it so often. On monday I will have a scan though, I hope she can tell the gender (im so nervous) Ill be a little bit over 16 weeks so she should be able to tell.
pebmcpd7
April 19th, 2013, 04:35 PM
Wow I would for $40 though he might feel left out if you don't tell him even though I get the sentiment of surprising him.
I have a gender scan on the 7th of May, if I hear girl (unlikely) I would be announcing straight away, no one knows we are having a gender scan atm I think I would put something like "well that's different" or something cryptic on facebook to see if anyone guessed just what was so different. If its a boy I'll probably wait until I have had it confirmed at my 22 weeks scan.
I don't know why I plan these things and get excited though, I'm so sure its a boy.
How much is a gender scan near you, it is £90 beside me.
strawberrymom
April 19th, 2013, 08:15 PM
Had my appointment today. The doctor was not worried about me drinking so much water, she actually encourages it and says I should be drinking 100ml a day! She said the GD would not start until later in pregnancy so it would not be that. It looks like I have a stubborn baby on my hands, it took 3 different people to find the heartbeat. Has anyone else had issues with them finding it?
My doc had the same problem at my last appt (12wks 4days) and broke out the u/s to find it. He still couldn't find with that, but she was kicking A LOT so no worries there. You probably got a squirmer like me.:bigsmile:
strawberrymom
April 19th, 2013, 08:23 PM
Those swaddle blankets are so beautiful! I really want to try swaddling with this baby. Is it difficult?
Yes it is difficult although people who know how to do it make it look deceptively easy. I have found a product called Swaddlepod and there is a similar one called Woombie to be the best. You just zip them up and your little one stays cozy like a pea in a pod. The blankets and velcro ones I find that my boys always managed to break out of.
Kiara
April 19th, 2013, 10:30 PM
Yes it is difficult although people who know how to do it make it look deceptively easy. I have found a product called Swaddlepod and there is a similar one called Woombie to be the best. You just zip them up and your little one stays cozy like a pea in a pod. The blankets and velcro ones I find that my boys always managed to break out of.
Im gonna check those out! Im in a country where its warm year around soI dont want the baby to get too warm so I would like to find something tht works to swaddle with but that doesnt warm that much.
Kiara
April 19th, 2013, 10:57 PM
The woombies look really good! I want to order some of those :-D
xokatietatie
April 20th, 2013, 08:12 AM
I loved swaddling my boys when they were babies. I don't think it's hard to do at all.
LolaInLove
April 20th, 2013, 09:08 AM
Does anyone drink a ton of water and is always thirsty?? I am. and I am always peeing like crazy. I don't remember being this thirsty with the other 2.
YES! I am drinking water and peeing all day long! But I get a headache if I don't, and I know it's good to drink a lot of water, so I'm glad I crave it!
LolaInLove
April 20th, 2013, 09:15 AM
I need opinions asap and everyone's opinion really matters to me. I missed my 12 week ultrasound and I'm 15 weeks now and still wanted to be tested for down syndrome so I'm going in for blood work tomorrow...something called a quad test cause its too late to find out through ultrasound. Anyway, the reason I missed my appointment is because my husbands schd varies from day to day and I usually have no one to watch my girls. Tomorrow he's off so will definitely go for the blood work....Lord willing :) there's a place about 20 mins from myhouse that does gender ultrasounds as early as 15 weeks for $40. I'm so tempted on going before or after the blood work and not tell my dh so that if its a boy (praying amd begging God) I can plan a surprise for him. What you all think?
Hey there....at this point, if you are wanting a scan for gender, I'd wait until 16 weeks as it is much clearer. It's just one week, so won't be too hard to wait! About the tests for abnormalities, your doc will tell you what is best at this point, but you could always do an amnio (usually done at 16w) which screens for everything if you have family history or are over 35 or just really worried about it. Otherwise, I know the quad and other screens they do help to find markers for trisomies, so I would just go with what your doc recommends at this stage in the game.
LolaInLove
April 20th, 2013, 09:20 AM
Alyssa, never mind....for some reason I thought you were asking more about screenings, but if just u/s for gender, I agree with others! But wait a few days if you can because 16w is when you really can tell- but $40 is not bad at all so maybe you won't care as much if you can't tell yet!
Navywife620
April 20th, 2013, 09:40 AM
Alyssa- did you ever decide to do the US or not? I haven't seen any update from you.
motherofboys
April 20th, 2013, 04:06 PM
How much is a gender scan near you, it is £90 beside me.
Most places near me were coming up at around £130! Then I found one a little over half hour away for £70 so that sealed the deal LOL
motherofboys
April 20th, 2013, 04:12 PM
2 of my 3 hated swaddling. it was only my middle child (who has real trouble just keeping still and his body will not let him rest and seems to fight sleep even when he wants to sleep) who really liked it. But for him it was great and I would definitely recommend trying it.
Navywife620
April 20th, 2013, 05:14 PM
It's crazy today I was just thinking and all of a sudden I felt like I didn't care what the gender of this baby is. It's very strange. now this could change but I feel calm about it.
pebmcpd7
April 20th, 2013, 05:16 PM
It's crazy today I was just thinking and all of a sudden I felt like I didn't care what the gender of this baby is. It's very strange. now this could change but I feel calm about it.
Me too, I am resigned to having another baby boy, at this stage I just want everything OK with baby and me!!!
Navywife620
April 20th, 2013, 05:35 PM
Exactly and I am ready to just know so I can go shopping! This baby is in a different season that my other 2 so I am basically going to have to start all over if it's another boy. Also I told DH I am getting a new bedding set! So i have been looking at those for both genders also!
Nachelle
April 20th, 2013, 07:42 PM
Not me Im really scared for monday! I know Im having another boy, I just feel it. I just want a girl one day. Dh said he wants up to 6 kids! I dont know Im getting tired! lol I just know my baby girl is out there I feel it, I just dont know when Im going to get her. I hope I snap out of this anxiety crap and be calm and accepting, I think after I know the gender for sure I will be fine. I love all my boys so much I dont think I will mind having another cutie in the house, this not knowing is driving me nuts though!
Navywife620
April 20th, 2013, 07:50 PM
Nachelle your nub shots were very girly!!!!! Do not lose hope yet!!!
Kiara
April 20th, 2013, 08:12 PM
I think you will hear girl Nachelle!
Im really nervous for monday too.:nails:
My3SweetPeas
April 20th, 2013, 09:29 PM
It's crazy today I was just thinking and all of a sudden I felt like I didn't care what the gender of this baby is. It's very strange. now this could change but I feel calm about it.
It's funny, but within the last week I have been feeling calm also. I also have been thinking that the gender doesn't matter quite so much. although I have my gender scan in 6 days so as it gets closer I could change my mind!!
Nachelle
April 20th, 2013, 09:39 PM
Sometimes I feel like its a girl then I go striahgt back to boy. And Ive seen girly nub shots turn into weiners! lol I think even if they said girl on monday I wouldnt beleive them, I dont think I will be convinced until the 20 week scan or birth ha ha IT would be awesome to hear the words "its a girl!" just once :)
motherofboys
April 21st, 2013, 08:24 AM
I keep going in circles.
Feeling certain its a boy and ok with that.
Then thinking there is still a chance its a girl and getting hopeful.
Then thinking nope no way is it a girl and being sad and upset that I'll never have a daughter.
Then give myself a talking to about how lucky I am that the baby is healthy and growing well and start accepting it and feel ok again.
My gender scan is 2 weeks on tuesday and I'm so scared, I just want to get it over with now. Once I know I can accept it and move on.
Navywife620
April 21st, 2013, 09:41 AM
Can't wait for you both to find out. Are you guys getting early scans? I won't be finding out until end of may beginning of june.
xokatietatie
April 21st, 2013, 10:43 AM
Nachelle, make sure you tell us right away!!!
I have been going back and forth the past couple days. My desire for a girl is not going away at all, but I feel as though I am more at peace with this baby being a boy. Some days I still feel very sad, but it's not a constant sadness like I was feeling. I've been spending some time planning out bedrooms if we have a boy. Right now DS1 has his own room, and DS2 and DS3 share a room. If we have a boy then DS1 and DS2 will share a room, and DS3 and the baby will share a room. I've been picturing how I could set the rooms up. Of course I already have my dream nursery designed for a little lady!!! I'm going to see if I can get my ultrasound scheduled for the last week of May.
motherofboys
April 21st, 2013, 11:23 AM
Nachelle, make sure you tell us right away!!!
I have been going back and forth the past couple days. My desire for a girl is not going away at all, but I feel as though I am more at peace with this baby being a boy. Some days I still feel very sad, but it's not a constant sadness like I was feeling. I've been spending some time planning out bedrooms if we have a boy. Right now DS1 has his own room, and DS2 and DS3 share a room. If we have a boy then DS1 and DS2 will share a room, and DS3 and the baby will share a room. I've been picturing how I could set the rooms up. Of course I already have my dream nursery designed for a little lady!!! I'm going to see if I can get my ultrasound scheduled for the last week of May.
I think you probably just described whats happening with me and why I'm going round in circles. The desire for a girl is still just as strong but I'm starting to accept another boy.
My scan date is the 7th of May.
Navywife620
April 21st, 2013, 05:09 PM
My best friend just told me she is pregnant! This is her first baby and I am over the moon for them. She is due pretty much exactly 2 months after me. But in the back of my head I can't help but think she's probably going to get a girl.
Nachelle
April 21st, 2013, 09:33 PM
My friend is pregnant too due around the same time as me! This is her second, she has a boy already. She "thinks" shes having a girl. And if she does one of the names she wants to name her is the name Ive had picked out for 5 years!!!! GRRRRR!!! lol I better have a girl and name her first!!!!!
Lld2006
April 21st, 2013, 10:20 PM
Wouldn't it be nice if we were all just a group of tight friends in real life?!? No worries about jealousy, and totally trustworthy to confide in! If only life were that easy, right?
Do all of your DH's know about your GD? Like the TRUE depth of it? My husband knows about mine...and has since our 1st DS But he is having a very difficult time "putting up with me". (Understandable so, I suppose.) we had a huge fight on friday night after a LONG week of depression over me seeing the boy parts at my ultrasound. I called my mom so upset and she showed up at our house the next afternoon. (She lives 3 hours away) she sat us both down and tried to talk some sense into me. It did help, but doesn't erase my GD. I've tried thinking about boy names to try to get excited, but it isn't helping much. DH says we have to stop trying after this baby so it's very rough for me.
I think I'm going to cancel my 16week elective and just hold out for my 20week to confirm what I definitely already know. Don't know if I can bare to see and hear it 3 times. Saves me $125 too.
Kiara
April 21st, 2013, 10:46 PM
Wouldn't it be nice if we were all just a group of tight friends in real life?!? No worries about jealousy, and totally trustworthy to confide in! If only life were that easy, right?
Do all of your DH's know about your GD? Like the TRUE depth of it? My husband knows about mine...and has since our 1st DS But he is having a very difficult time "putting up with me". (Understandable so, I suppose.) we had a huge fight on friday night after a LONG week of depression over me seeing the boy parts at my ultrasound. I called my mom so upset and she showed up at our house the next afternoon. (She lives 3 hours away) she sat us both down and tried to talk some sense into me. It did help, but doesn't erase my GD. I've tried thinking about boy names to try to get excited, but it isn't helping much. DH says we have to stop trying after this baby so it's very rough for me.
I think I'm going to cancel my 16week elective and just hold out for my 20week to confirm what I definitely already know. Don't know if I can bare to see and hear it 3 times. Saves me $125 too.
Your mom seems really sweet! I dont think my dh knows how much I always wanted a boy, only that I want. For him is fine with either (he even slightly prefers an other girl because he says he has such a good experience with our girl:) Everyone keeps telling me "it feels like you are having a boy" (they dont know about the gender guesses on our last us) I hope they are right:) But in the same time I can feel sad that my dd wont have a sister in that case or that I problaly will not experience an other girl. Haha, im so weird:)
motherofboys
April 22nd, 2013, 05:18 AM
My DH doesn't really know. The thing is I was happy with boys until he kept going on about girl things. Now I do want a girl but I keep telling him its a boy and if I make the odd comment about having had enough of boy things he says "well should have thought of that before now theres another on the way" and "sorry its my fault, its down to the man" but if I ask what he thinks we will have he says a girl. He talks about 'her'. If I tell him its probably going to be a boy he says "but you know its a girl"
It really doesn't help because my gut feeling has been girl but the nub looks very boy so every time I get any hope I just crash down again.
Danielle88
April 22nd, 2013, 06:01 AM
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This is my 13 week scan I'm due on the 21st of October! Can anyone help me this is my first pregnancy and I don't know what I'm looking for on the scan to see if it's a boy or girl.
ELP
April 22nd, 2013, 06:20 AM
Welcome to the group Danielle, I think it looks like you have a little boy on the way:) I hope I get that pic tomorrow!!
Danielle88
April 22nd, 2013, 07:08 AM
Thank you thats what everyone is saying! I find out in 2 weeks at my gender scan! Very exciting!!
Nachelle
April 22nd, 2013, 08:29 AM
Welcome Danielle!
I think DH knows. Im not sure if it bothers him to much. To him if your crying about a child guys automatic think you hate the baby lol Which isnt the case! He wants another boy! He wants his basketball team! I told him Ill have another boy after my girl lol He just doesnt want me to give my hopes up. I cried at my sonogram with DS2. I was fine with DS1 and DS3. I was just 110 percent sure DS2 was a girl so I was shocked. I even bought a couple dresses prior to the appt!!! I knew DS3 was a boy so it didnt bother me. I have no idea with this one so its driving me nuts! I think thats why Im trying not to think girl too much because I dont want to react like I did with Ds2.
So today is the day! It may be early but fingers crossed for my insanity to stop! lol Oh and it anybody else having really weird dreams? I have one like every night!
xokatietatie
April 22nd, 2013, 09:01 AM
That is so annoying, Nachelle!!! We have chosen a new girl name with every pregnancy, and two of mine have been used by someone close to us. If DS1 was a girl then his name would have been Mikalah Grace, and I now have a niece named Makayla Grace. If DS2 had been a girl his name was going to be Eleanor Naomi, and my good friend just gave birth to her Eleanor. She originally told me she was going to do Eleanor Naomi and I pitched a huge fit over it!!! I told her Naomi was after my grandmother and she was not allowed to steal it. She acted like she didn't remember me telling her just days before that that Eleanor Naomi was our girl name for DS2.
Not only does DH know how deep my GD is, but I'm fairly certain his is just as bad. He doesn't even like talking about baby things at all. He said he'll talk about it all after we know gender. I feel like I am letting him down if I don't give him his dream daughter.
Welcome, Danielle!!
Navywife620
April 22nd, 2013, 10:49 AM
DH knows about my GD, I had it pretty bad with DS2 i SO thought he was a girl and I ended up bawling in the elevator after the sonogram. I was so sad for the rest of the day/night. I just crawled in bed and cried. We swayed this time so he was all on board for the supplements and my crazy diet changes. I think he wants a girl just as bad me, he just doesn't express it much. He has said this one is a girl, but I keep telling him don't get your hopes up.
Nachelle what time is your scan today?
My3SweetPeas
April 22nd, 2013, 11:35 AM
Just wanted to pop in and say good luck Nachelle!! I really think you will hear girl today!!! DH knows about my GD, when we had a second DS I cried on the way home from the sonogram and for a few weeks afterward. This time I am going into it hoping for a girl, but expecting a boy. It seems to be making things easier for now. I have my gender scan in 5 days EEKK!!!
Kiara
April 22nd, 2013, 01:08 PM
Im 16 weeks and 5 days today , they should be able to see gender today, shouldnt they? (have my appointment in one hour)
xokatietatie
April 22nd, 2013, 01:19 PM
Im 16 weeks and 5 days today , they should be able to see gender today, shouldnt they? (have my appointment in one hour)
I would think so!
Navywife620
April 22nd, 2013, 01:19 PM
Yes I found out DS2 was a boy at 16 weeks! Good luck Kiara!!!
Nachelle
April 22nd, 2013, 03:08 PM
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! They cant tell!!!!!! No guesses again! I was staring like a hawk and I didnt see a penis at least lol But no signs of vagina either! WEIRD!
My3SweetPeas
April 22nd, 2013, 04:10 PM
How far are you Nachelle?? Wouldn't they even guess??
Navywife620
April 22nd, 2013, 04:30 PM
How frustrating Nachelle!! I was so close to booking an early scan today. I stopped myself!!
Nachelle
April 22nd, 2013, 05:24 PM
14 weeks no guess!
Navywife620
April 22nd, 2013, 08:20 PM
Kiara how did your scan go?? Hope you are out celebrating!
Kiara
April 22nd, 2013, 08:34 PM
Its a boy:) She told me she was really sure so im happy:)
Navywife620
April 22nd, 2013, 08:36 PM
Congratulations!!!!!!
Kiara
April 22nd, 2013, 08:58 PM
Thank you!!
xokatietatie
April 22nd, 2013, 09:52 PM
Nachelle, bummer!! It's still early though.
Kiara, congrats!!!
Danielle88
April 23rd, 2013, 05:00 AM
The woman who done my ultrasound last week said i'm more likely to have a boy but i've been hoping for a girl so hopefully at my gender scan in 13 days they'll suprise me & tell me it's a little girl i'm having! Doubt it but i'll be happy either way!
motherofboys
April 23rd, 2013, 05:51 AM
2 weeks today till my gender scan. Going to be the longest 2 weeks of my life! I'll be 16 weeks and 5 days. Wish I could have got it done a little sooner but they don't scan on thursdays (day I would be dead on 16 weeks) DH works fridays so I can't get there. then its the weekend then monday is a bank holiday here so not open. So tuesday it is.
Still I guess the later the better really.
strawberrymom
April 23rd, 2013, 06:20 AM
Its a boy:) She told me she was really sure so im happy:)
So happy for you!
My3SweetPeas
April 23rd, 2013, 08:17 AM
4 days until my gender u/s!!! EEK!! So excited!! I will be 16 weeks 2 days they should be able to definitely tell right?? We are going to one of those elective 3d places!
Pangea
April 23rd, 2013, 09:05 AM
Nachelle that's annoying, but I think they're less likely to be able to tell when it's a girl so it's promising!
Congratulations Kiara!
Good luck to everyone else with scans coming up!
My next scan isn't until the 7th of June, I'll be 22 weeks. I could book an earlier private gender scan if I wanted, but I'm not really feeling that excited about finding out so I'm happy to wait.
Nachelle
April 23rd, 2013, 09:07 AM
I know its early I just wanted a guess at least. I guess its good they def. didnt see a penis! lol I will post the pics later I dont really see a nub in them though. Now Im scared for my 20 week scan. I think Im going to have them put it in an envelope!
xokatietatie
April 23rd, 2013, 10:07 AM
I could swear I just felt the softest little baby flutters!
Navywife620
April 23rd, 2013, 10:18 AM
I know its early I just wanted a guess at least. I guess its good they def. didnt see a penis! lol I will post the pics later I dont really see a nub in them though. Now Im scared for my 20 week scan. I think Im going to have them put it in an envelope!
I plan on having them do the same thing, I don't want to have to fight back tears during the ultrasound if I hear boy!
Navywife620
April 23rd, 2013, 10:19 AM
I could swear I just felt the softest little baby flutters!
You probably did. I felt movement with DS1 a little after 14 weeks. I am waiting to feel something with this one!
Navywife620
April 23rd, 2013, 10:20 AM
Anyone else getting round ligament pain? I was kept up most of last night with it!
Kiara
April 23rd, 2013, 10:58 AM
Thank you all!
I also started to feel this baby move. Like soft little "kicks" in my lower part of the belly.
Nachelle
April 23rd, 2013, 12:03 PM
CONGRATS KIARA!!!!! :) Im so happy for you!
motherofboys
April 23rd, 2013, 12:20 PM
I've had several times when I've thought I felt some light 'wriggling' but really can't wait to feel a proper kick. I felt all my others at 16 weeks so hopefully will be soon
ELP
April 23rd, 2013, 02:23 PM
I've been getting wriggles here aswell:) I had my scan today and it looks like we are having another little boy! I got the shot below but kept seeing a perfect blue nub all the way through, I couldn't be happier:) Now for a name??
Nachelle
April 23rd, 2013, 03:22 PM
Congrats Elp!!! I cant wait to find mine out!!!
Nachelle
April 23rd, 2013, 03:32 PM
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strawberrymom
April 23rd, 2013, 03:56 PM
Wow, our blue swayers are 100% right now! Hoping this trend continues and wishing the same percentage for us pinkies. :bigsmile:
Navywife620
April 23rd, 2013, 07:27 PM
Me too!!! Who is next for a gender scan???
Kiara
April 23rd, 2013, 07:59 PM
Yes fx for you pink swayers:)))
xokatietatie
April 23rd, 2013, 08:09 PM
Oh, I sure hope we have lots of successful girl sways! I know I'm not next for a scan, I have a few more weeks. I just stalk this thread daily so I can see how everyone else's scans are going!!
My3SweetPeas
April 23rd, 2013, 08:57 PM
Me too!!! Who is next for a gender scan???
Mine is on Saturday!! 3 days!!! Hoping for pink!!
Navywife620
April 23rd, 2013, 09:23 PM
FX for you My3! keep us updated!!!
Alyssasmom789
April 23rd, 2013, 10:27 PM
I'm going tomorrow!!!! Ill be 16 weeks pregnant and going to a private place called First Peek for $49. I'm soooooo scared nervous excited. ..I can barely breathe....even thinking about cancelling. :/ I have not told one single person I am going. Dh is working and I'm having my mom come watch my girls. If its a boy I plan on surprising dh BIG time....if not then I won't say anything until later. My mom knows I'm getting an ultrasound but not for gender ;).
I am to ask if there are any believers here to please please pray for me!!!! I've been begging God for years for a boy I hope this is it.
Alyssasmom789
April 23rd, 2013, 10:28 PM
Me too!!! Who is next for a gender scan???
I'm going tomorrow!!!! Please pray for me!!!!!! My name is Nina.
Navywife620
April 23rd, 2013, 10:41 PM
I'm going tomorrow!!!! Please pray for me!!!!!! My name is Nina.
Praying Nina!!!! And giving you ALL my blue dust!!
LolaInLove
April 23rd, 2013, 10:48 PM
Congrats, Kiara and ELP! Nachelle, sorry your baby was being mysterious, how frustrating! But no glaring penis is a good sign. Good luck, Nina and all with scans soon! Lots of pink dust to the girl swayers. xoxoxo
Alyssasmom789
April 23rd, 2013, 11:07 PM
I'm going tomorrow!!!! Ill be 16 weeks pregnant and going to a private place called First Peek for $49. I'm soooooo scared nervous excited. ..I can barely breathe....even thinking about cancelling. :/ I have not told one single person I am going. Dh is working and I'm having my mom come watch my girls. If its a boy I plan on surprising dh BIG time....if not then I won't say anything until later. My mom knows I'm getting an ultrasound but not for gender ;).
I am to ask if there are any believers here to please please pray for me!!!! I've been begging God for years for a boy I hope this is it.
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Soar
April 24th, 2013, 12:13 AM
Good luck! Said a prayer for you and sending you all my blue dust!
ELP
April 24th, 2013, 04:45 AM
Good luck today Alyssa!! And nachelle here is definitely nothing blue showing on your pics, GL!!
motherofboys
April 24th, 2013, 05:29 AM
Congrats ELP
I'm sending out ALL of my blue dust and would welcome any pink dust this way LOL
I now have less that 2 weeks till my gender scan. So nervous already. Its knowing that in 2 weeks time the dream could be over!
I had my first gender based dream last night, which after having a very bad GD day I obviously dreamed I had a girl. With my boys I either dreamed that I gave birth and no one would tell me the gender so I never knew or that I was going about a normal every day thing but with a baby girl in tow. This time I dreamed I gave birth and at the point where everyone would start avoiding telling me the gender I decided to look for myself and saw the girl bits that are on the baby2see website where it shows the difference between boys and girls at 16 weeks. Guess thats because I have been so obsessed with my 16 week scan LOL
SO the dream was a bit different from what I used to dream but the fact that it was a girl in the dream has made me think it will be a boy just because I always dreamed opposite in the past.
motherofboys
April 24th, 2013, 06:33 AM
I feel so awful for caring so much about my babies gender, I just found out a friend who is 2 weeks ahead of me (so shes around the 17 weeks mark) has lost her baby. I should just be thankful that my baby is health and still growing in there whether boy or girl.
My3SweetPeas
April 24th, 2013, 07:16 AM
Good luck Nina!! I will send you all my blue dust!!!
strawberrymom
April 24th, 2013, 08:02 AM
Good luck Nina!
aussiettc
April 24th, 2013, 09:31 AM
Good luck Nina.
I am so jealous of all you lovely ladies getting to have gender scans already. My next scan isn't until mid June which feel like forever away. I'm trying my best just to enjoy the not knowing so I can hold onto my dream gender a little longer until I know for sure either way. Hoping everyone hears the news that they're hoping for and October brings lots of gorgeous healthy pink and blue bundles xx
ELP
April 24th, 2013, 09:31 AM
I feel so awful for caring so much about my babies gender, I just found out a friend who is 2 weeks ahead of me (so shes around the 17 weeks mark) has lost her baby. I should just be thankful that my baby is health and still growing in there whether boy or girl.I know what you mean mob's, the September ladies have had some terribly sad results:( It makes you so glad that so far our little ones are holding steady xxxxxx
Navywife620
April 24th, 2013, 10:17 AM
I had another gender dream last night too. this is my 3rd or 4th girl one. I never had gender dreams with DS1, and with DS2 I had one dream where I had an ultrasound but I never found out what the baby was in my dream. Now I have had all these girl dreams this time I don't know what to think. Last night was another ultrasound dream where they told me they thought it was a girl and I saw a perfect girl shot on the screen.
On a side note I am getting yet another cold! Ugh My nose is all stuffed up and I slept last night with my mouth open all night. I hate that!
Alyssasmom I will be watching for your post today. I saw a prayer for you last night!
Nachelle
April 24th, 2013, 11:39 AM
Good luck Nina!!!! I hope you get a big bouncing boy!!!! :) Sending you all my blue dust! No seriously take I dont want it! lol
My3SweetPeas
April 24th, 2013, 12:54 PM
I keep checking for an update from Nina!! Can't wait to hear!!
Alyssasmom789
April 24th, 2013, 01:25 PM
Its a girl :*((((( I'm so heartbroken...God forgive me. I wanted a boy so bad. I feel its never going to happen. I'm so depressed I don't want to eat and I want to roll up in a ball amd hide. Sorry I'm just beinh honest I had to vent to spmeone
atomic sagebrush
April 24th, 2013, 01:38 PM
I'm so sorry to hear that... :(
wannagirl21
April 24th, 2013, 02:18 PM
Sorry to hear that Nina, but God has a great plan for her. We may not see it now but he know's what lay's ahead I'm just glad she is healthy!!!! the hurt and dissapointment will pass. I don't know what I'm having yet but if I get another boy then God must have a better plan for him then I could have plans for a Girl. I know it may sting and hurt for a bit but I know God is in control of my life. Hugs....
Nachelle
April 24th, 2013, 02:38 PM
Im sorry!!! :( I know it sucks right now! I hope this feeling passes for you! HAng in there it will get better!!!!
True Blue
April 24th, 2013, 02:43 PM
Alyssasmom I'm sorry you didn't get to hear boy I am the same (only from nub guesses which I don't doubt will be right) thanks to those guesses I have already found peace with another little girl and you will too. Give yourself time :heart:
Navywife620
April 24th, 2013, 02:54 PM
Its a girl :*((((( I'm so heartbroken...God forgive me. I wanted a boy so bad. I feel its never going to happen. I'm so depressed I don't want to eat and I want to roll up in a ball amd hide. Sorry I'm just beinh honest I had to vent to spmeone
I am so sorry you didn't hear boy Nina! God just has a different plan. I remember being heartbroken when I found out DS2 was a boy. Now that he is here I couldn't imagine life without him. I know hearing this right now won't make things better. It will take you time.
Alyssasmom789
April 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM
I'm so hurt. I tried everything this time. I prayed so much I even fasted I swayed for 2 months. I. Cant even believe it.
True Blue
April 24th, 2013, 03:11 PM
I'm so hurt. I tried everything this time. I prayed so much I even fasted I swayed for 2 months. I. Cant even believe it.
I tried everything this sway too, it is my second time to sway and I did total opposite. My FF charts for my last two pregnancies are so different, my diet was so different. I actually draw comfort from the fact that we really did try so very hard. I also prayed and prayed.
I understand exactly how you are feeling right now :(
I was so sure this time would work, I was also very excited (secretly) to feel we were going to get a little boy this time :(
My3SweetPeas
April 24th, 2013, 03:56 PM
I am so sorry Nina!! The hurt will lessen eventually!! Glad she is healthy!!
xokatietatie
April 24th, 2013, 04:46 PM
While I was at my son's school today (which is a private christian school) I got to talking with his teacher about this baby. I confessed that I want a daughter but I am trying to be at peace with another boy, because I do know that we will have what we are meant to have. I do believe God will give us the child we are supposed to have, even if it isn't the gender of our dreams. Does this make my desire for a girl go away completely? Definitely not. I still struggle on a daily basis. We can't help but want what we want. But the teacher did say one thing and it has brought me comfort. God has a purpose for every single precious child that comes into this world. He has a plan for each and every one of them, and that is such an awesome thing to think about!
True Blue
April 24th, 2013, 04:53 PM
Katie I always like to think that as we swayed and improved the "odds" for our desired gender, that if a little opposite makes it through, that they beat the odds to be with us :heart: they chose us. I think it's really special :heart:
pebmcpd7
April 24th, 2013, 05:06 PM
2 weeks today till my gender scan. Going to be the longest 2 weeks of my life! I'll be 16 weeks and 5 days. Wish I could have got it done a little sooner but they don't scan on thursdays (day I would be dead on 16 weeks) DH works fridays so I can't get there. then its the weekend then monday is a bank holiday here so not open. So tuesday it is.
Still I guess the later the better really.
2 weeks for me too!! I will be 16+6
True Blue
April 24th, 2013, 05:11 PM
5 loooooooooooong weeks for me.
xokatietatie
April 24th, 2013, 05:15 PM
Katie I always like to think that as we swayed and improved the "odds" for our desired gender, that if a little opposite makes it through, that they beat the odds to be with us :heart: they chose us. I think it's really special :heart:
I've never thought about it that way! I really like that (Aaaaaand I'm crying!!!)
Navywife620
April 24th, 2013, 05:25 PM
To those waiting until your 20 week scan how do you have the will power. I feel like ok I can wait but then I have days like today that I just wanna book that early scan!
Alyssasmom789
April 24th, 2013, 05:47 PM
I'm so hurt and depressed I haven't eaten all day. I have a massive headache from crying anf I just want to be alone but its so hard with two kids and dh. I don't know if I can ever have a 4th because I don't have help from either side of the family and I can't imagine how to even take care of a third let a lone a fourth.
Navywife620
April 24th, 2013, 05:52 PM
My heart is breaking for you Nina!! I can totally relate to how you feel. I hope DH is understanding on how you feel. DH was not supportive when we found out DS2 was a boy. He just didn't understand and thought I was over reacting. It is going to take you time to heal and we are all here because most of us have been through what you are going through right now.
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