SEPT/OCT/NOV 2014 Roll Call!

[HopeandDreamG]

I was thinking the smile was a bit obnoxious! and I needed to change it! Yes its very cool that we are preggers together- been a long time coming!

coocoo~ it very well may be a girl. My oops was (don't know if you remember she ended up with chromosome issues- but that's not the point).

[babynumbertwoo]

I'm due Sept 11th with baby#2 :-)

[NCBeachyGrl]

I'm due Sept 11th with baby#2 :-)

Welcome!! Did you sway for boy or girl?

[poppys5]

Hi not posted in a while as ive been feeling soo ill with all day morning sickness starting to ease during the day now and turned into evening sickness! Hope everyones well and not feeling to ill! X

[poppys5]

Oh how exciting just looked at due dates 3 of us due the same day oct 16!

[coocoobananas]

Poppy sorry you're feeling awful. I've been the same:(
Sure takes away from everything!

It will be a race to the finish line come October lol! My due date might change to a bit later as my cycles are longer than the usual 28 days that is used to calculate online! I'll find out Tuesday I guess:)

[NCBeachyGrl]

Good luck Tuesday!

I think I spoke too soon that my MS was better. today has bee rough! I have been so nauseous all day long!

[coocoobananas]

Dislike NC!
I guess it's the hcg fluctuating? I wasn't too bad today but just had an hour of horrible-ness!! Now I'm feeling a bit better!

[Kittybear]

I have had all day long constant nausea with this pregnancy from about 5 weeks :( much worse than last time. However, now I over 13 weeks I *think* it's started subsiding as it seems to be more afternoon or evening rather than the morning. Hope all of you ladies suffering badly don't have it for too long x x

[lovemy2blessings]

Sorry ladies I've been MIA. I have been so sick with MS and ended up in the hospital due to dehydration they have change my meds twice and I'm doing a wee better. I still haven't scheduled my first appointment despite that I was supposed to go for follow ups with my doctor, but will be scheduling sometime this week before he gets on to me for not going lol. hopefully I can see my doctor before April.

[Kittybear]

Sorry you ended up in hospital Hun :( I hope you are doing better now and don't end up there again. Have they given you some meds for the sickness? X

[kellbell827]

So, went for an u/s today to get my placenta and SCH checked. I asked the u/s tech to check on the boy parts and make sure all was well, after I told her that MaterniT21 confirmed a boy. She was looking and looking and he was wiggling too but she said she wasn't convinced it was boy. WHAT?!?!? I finally feel good about having another boy (even though I would be tickled if it was actually a girl) and now she's not sure it actually is a boy?? It may just be too early right? I am not quite 15 weeks. She told me I have to wait a few more weeks to confirm. Aren't these tests supposed to be super accurate?? I feel like I might be getting set up for more GD either way. And then what if she didn't see something b/c there is something wrong??

[coocoobananas]

Oooh, that's hard kell! Just think boy for now if you can as I think its a higher chance the materni is correct! If it ends up being a girl, awesome! But I'd try to not open yourself up to that disappointment again:/

[Mrs_Incredible]

I am planning to pay £650 at 10-12 weeks for the harmony test specifically because I'm 38 & anxious about the health of the baby. I would have thought these tests were very accurate. If they get the gender wrong would they do a free retest to double check the health aspects? Xx

[WantingPink]

If they got the gender wrong they would definitely do retesting (at least MaterniT21 would). KellBell unless your ultrasound tech is skilled in 15 week gender ultrasounds I would listen to very little about what he/she has to say about gender. Most clinical ultrasound technicians won't confirm gender until 20 weeks. If you are super worried I would go somewhere where they specialize in gender scans at 15 weeks. I went to a place where they will do a 15 week gender scan and the technician really took his time before he told me for sure. At that age they are very wiggly and have lots of room to move about and it can be very hard to get a nice clear shot and the parts are so small you need a really clear shot. Don't stress about it. Did your tech give you a potty shot? If so post it on here. Remember lack of boy parts doesn't mean it is a girl!!

Here is my 15 week gender scan last time around http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/27043-15-week-potty-shot-could-true.html

[WantingPink]

Take a look at this 15 week boy scan

Ultrasound Pic- 15 Weeks in Ultrasound Gender Prediction Forum at Ingender.com (http://www.in-gender.com/forum/thread.aspx?ID=218565)

To me this looks like a girl but everyone seems to agree that it is a boy

[Acason27]

I am new to post here. I visited the website a lot when pregnant with my 3rd DS and never dreamed I would be back. A surprise baby and our 4th! We have 3 boys and planned to be done. Life had other plans so maybe this will be our girl! I am prepared to hear boy but I am thinking pink :) can I be added? My due date should be around November 19 (I think). All my kids were born at 36/37 weeks so I may end up with a late October baby instead!


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[HopeandDreamG]

I feel so bad for you ladies suffering with MS. I have to say I've never had it. This time around I almost wished I did to help confirm baby is doing well!!
Hope I'm not going to regret that ;)

Acason congrats on your pregnancy. My due date is nov 18!

[coocoobananas]

Welcome acason! We were done too and we are having a 4th too!!
I hope its pink but I ain't getting my hopes up! Lol

[coocoobananas]

Oh Hope! Be happy you have no sickness!! Today has been a good day but what I wouldn't give to feel normal!!
I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, it is horrid:(

[kellbell827]

Thanks girls! Unfortunately, she didn't give me any pics at all this time! I go back on 4/10 for another scan. When I called my doc afterwards, they did tell me that it was too early to know for sure and if it still looked like a girl at the next u/s, they will redo the test or possibly do an amnio, which frankly scares me. But right now, I am just going with the fact that I heard boy and am very quickly falling in love with this little man inside me!

[NCBeachyGrl]

Welcome acason! We have quite the oopsie due date group! I have added you to the list.

Hope - yay for no MS! I have added you to the list too:)

[NCBeachyGrl]

Kelle - ughh...I hate that you are in limbo land and what a shock. I would def be going for an elective to get confirmation.

I had my first appointment at the high risk OB and have started monitoring my gestational diabetes. I was so freaked out b/c I read that ealry diabetes can cause birth defects with brain or heart so I talked to the dr and she said I didn't have to worry about that b/c my blood sugar wasn't that high. Thank god!!!! So, now I have started dieting and testing bllod sugar 4X a day. So far so good so hopefully I can maintain OK with just diet!

[WantingPink]

Welcome acason! I too have a oops 4th baby. My third was an oops too and was a girl so it can happen!! I really hope you have a girl!!

Hoping you really don't want morning sickness but I know what you mean about wanting it to know everything is okay with the pregnancy. So far I haven't had any either and it is putting me on edge. The only symptom I have at this point is a super good nose. I am BF so not sure if that has something to do with it?? I don't have a first ultrasound until April 8th which seems like a lifetime away!!

[Tomgirl]

I'm so glad MS hasn't set in but usually my symptoms don't kick in until 6 weeks. We've got alot of baby #4's in this group! woohoo we love our babies haha

I am already mentally preparing that this one is another boy I just feel like it is.

We spent the night in the ER on sat with my 18month old who spiked a fever that went up to 105.8...so scary but he is much better now.
My biggest complaint is exhaustion and the cramping or stretching feeling already

[NCBeachyGrl]

Me too Tomgirl! It is so hard too b/c for some reason I have alot of ppl thinking girl and I just don't think it will be. My one friend swears by the HB wives tale (I have to say it did work for all 3 so far) and this baby has been 160 both times I have been to the dr. I don't really buy into it all but she really does so it is hard talking to her! I don't want her to get my hopes up or end up making her disappointed when I tell her it is a boy.

[coocoobananas]

That was when I knew I had to be preggers! I had the pulling when I sneezed one time in bed before I tested and I was like 'what was that???' I've only felt that when I've been pregnant!! That's when panic set in lol

[WantingPink]

One thing that I noticed (symptom) in early pregnancy that was different with my girl than my boys is my boobs got huge right away. With the boys it was like they slowly got bigger over the coarse of the pregnancy so by the end I was wearing a D cup (I am normally a small B or large A) by the time my milk came in. With my girl I was a D cup buy the end of the first trimester. Everyone made comments and it was a little hard to cover up!!

[coocoobananas]

I wish that happened to me for both reasons: having a girl and big boobs!!
Not happening here although I'm still breast feeding so I think that is hindering any potential growth!

I went for my 1st drs appt today and my dr said 'this is exciting' she's the sweetest and always knows what to say:) I need all the positive feedback I can get so I'm positive about it:) they of course are gunnin for a girl but she also said there's a good chance it's a boy:/


One thing that I noticed (symptom) in early pregnancy that was different with my girl than my boys is my boobs got huge right away. With the boys it was like they slowly got bigger over the coarse of the pregnancy so by the end I was wearing a D cup (I am normally a small B or large A) by the time my milk came in. With my girl I was a D cup buy the end of the first trimester. Everyone made comments and it was a little hard to cover up!!

[WantingPink]

What made your OB think there was a good chance it was a boy?

[coocoobananas]

I think she was just making sure my head wasn't in the clouds lol!
It was cute though, I overheard her and the receptionist saying to each other it was so exciting and saying maybe she'll get a girl lol!

QUOTE=WantingPink;547731]What made your OB think there was a good chance it was a boy?[/QUOTE]

[Acason27]

WantingPink- my boobs never filled out in early pregnancy with my boys that I can remember. I am 5 weeks in and I just checked then out. They are fuller and not their normal deflated selves.


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[kellbell827]

I seem to be the opposite with all my symptoms lol! I have been sick as a dog w/ the boys and my boobs seemed to explode immediately with the boys whereas w/ my daughter, it was more of a slow process. It was obvious w/ me too though every time b/c I am barely a B cup and by the time my milk comes in I am a solid C. My boobs were sore every time - that was a very early indicator for me every time that I've been pregnant, except the 1st time b/c I was just totally oblivious, she was a BIIIIG surprise!! It's sore boobs, nausea very early on (w/ the boys, but it came a little later w/ my daughter and was never bad) and a VERY keen sense of smell.

NC - my elective is on 4/10 and then my 20 week one is on 4/18. I tried to get in earlier but the receptionist that I spoke to said that they won't do a gender scan before 17 weeks. She is supposed to call me if there are any openings that come available the first week in April. SO, in the meantime, I wait! I am super worried about everything being ok developmentally. =/ At this point, I don't care at all about the gender, I just want a healthy baby!

[WantingPink]

With my boys I had horrible ms that lasted practically the entire pregnancy. With my girl it wasn't that bad but I did eat very differently to prevent the ms. The ms also completely disappeared at 15 weeks with my dd. I wish there was a way to know based on symptoms!! I have no patients right now... Super short with my kids:-( I hate that! I know they are thinking "what is up with the crazy woman"!

[Tomgirl]

Has anyone else had trouble transitioning off the LE diet? After being on it for 6 months I find I'm just in the habit of skipping meals and going long times between eating. Part of it is I'm just so busy that when I stop I think oh no I haven't eaten. Or I get nauseous from not eating and that reminds me.

As for symptoms I never seem to get much before 6 weeks. My boobs look no different yet which I'm ready for them to fill out cause they are a sad deflated A right now. Hoping in the next 3 weeks they fill out cause we are going to Hawaii and it would be nice for those babies to be a bit bigger :)

[Kittybear]

Hi ladies, I had my 12 week scan on Monday and all looks good :) just the one with a good strong hb. I'm measuring 13+6 which is only a day or so out from what I was expecting. I couldn't see a nub and baby was being very stubborn, refusing to roll off its tummy lol. Just glad to have got that big milestone out of the way. :) hope you are all ok xx

[NCBeachyGrl]

yay kittybear for the good scan. Maybe it is a blessing you didn't get a nub so you can't obsess.

I had the strangest dream last night. I watched Dance Moms before I went to bed and I had this dream that was so real where Abby Lee was doing utlrasounds. I went back to her and told her I didn't get confirmation of gender so she handed be this big envelope. She asked what I wanted and I said is it a girl and she shook her head and said no, boy. It felt so real and I just kept saying oh my gosh, 4 boys! But then I was at peace with it and OK.

Strange pregnancy dreams!!!

[Acason27]

I had a weird baby dream last night too. A nurse was holding my baby and he/she kept peeing all over the nurse. But she wouldn't hand me the baby, I have no idea the gender. It was so weird! Today the motion sickness started too. I get sudden waves driving to and from work.


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[Peebell85]

I feel so bad for you ladies suffering with MS. I have to say I've never had it. This time around I almost wished I did to help confirm baby is doing well!!
Hope I'm not going to regret that ;)

Acason congrats on your pregnancy. My due date is nov 18!

I know EXACTLY what you mean. Some days I forget I'm pregnant, and I worry I've had a missed miscarriage.... But last pregnancy was the same and this 18 month sure is healthy as can be! Symptoms say nothing about health or gender.... Unfortunately!

[Kittybear]

yay kittybear for the good scan. Maybe it is a blessing you didn't get a nub so you can't obsess.

Yes I was relieved about that... So my pink dream is still there for now. We shall see what the next scan holds. I am still completely obsessed though! ;)

I had my second baby gender dream a couple of nights ago and it was boy (as was the first). The worst thing about it was it was a horrendous birth (lots of people/ intervention/ blood) then they kept saying 'vulva' so I thought it was a girl then I saw baby and it was all boy. I was so upset.

I woke up really shaken up, not just at the birth but at my reaction to seeing my boy. :( I know it's just a dream but it hasn't done much to alay my fears of how I will be when we find out what bubs is :/ I hate stupid GD, it is a pain in the bum especially when experienced with pg hormones!!! X x

[Peebell85]

Old wives say that gender dreams usually mean the opposite gender result?! FX

[MIka1104]

Hi ladies...I just got my BFP two days ago and we are over the moon! I swayed boy and should be due November 27. Can you please add me to the list? :celebrate:

[Mrs_Incredible]

Welcome and congratulations Mlka, there's lots of blue dust going in this group!! X


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[Kittybear]

Welcome and congrats mika :) x

[WantingPink]

Welcome and congrats Mika!! Hope you get your little boy!!

[NCBeachyGrl]

Hi ladies...I just got my BFP two days ago and we are over the moon! I swayed boy and should be due November 27. Can you please add me to the list? :celebrate:

Congrats! I have added you to the list! Take all my blue dust too!

[MIka1104]

Thanks, ladies! I need ALL the blue dust I can get!! Here's to a healthy and happy pregnancy for all of us...oh and take ALL my pink for those who need it!

Mika :flowerz:

[Mrs_Incredible]

Early pregnancy scan tomorrow am at 6+1. Nervous and scared. Xx

[Acason27]

Mika1104, first off congrats! Second you can have all my blue dust. I have plenty to go around it seems! I will take the pink dust :)


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[Mrs_Incredible]

Saw a beautiful little blob with a heartbeat at my scan today. So relieved xx measuring 5-6 weeks.


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[Rosie85]

Great news Mrs I! I bet you are relieved!

[WantingPink]

Good news Mrs I!! Seeing that first uls with the heartbeat and measuring correctly is very reassuring:)

I can't wait for my uls... I have been very on edge with this pg. Probably because I didn't have a period and it was the first time I ovulated. Just thinking I might not be hormonally up to speed (plus I am older). Just seems a little unreal to be able to get pg with no period and only DTD once!! My uls can't get here fast enough.

[Tomgirl]

Congrats Mlka! You can add my blue dust to you as well!

Yay for healthy bub Mrs I

Hope is everyone is doing well!
Happy Friday

[MIka1104]

I actually read through this whole forum to get to know you ladies better. I love the support that you guys give each other and I'm so happy to be on this forum with you! I am not going to tell my family about this pregnancy until I go for my 8 week scan on April 21st so it will be nice to have someone to talk to about things. My dh doesn't think I can wait that long to tell the family but this pregnancy is different than my other two...I was a lot more relaxed then (being in my 20s). Plus, I don't even feel the least bit pregnant yet...it was also good to see some of u feeling the same way with a good outcome.

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

[MIka1104]

I was also wondering if any of you are exercising or have exercised during pregnancy? What are some good exercises to do in the first trimester? Hopefully I can continue feeling pretty good and can continue to do some form of exercise to stay in shape.

[Mrs_Incredible]

Not sure on the exercise, sure someone will be able to help tho! Now that I've seen the hb I'd like to tell my family as I've kept them in the dark since I fell pg in January. Mainly because my sister had her miracle baby at 33 weeks and even tho he was doing well, I felt it was her time to be enjoying her babymoon without everyone worrying about me. I'm only 6 weeks and I know seeing the hb is no guarantee, however if anything were to happen I would need their support. As I now know there is a viable baby there and I wouldn't be able to keep that quiet the way I dealt with the blighted ovum, which was never meant to be unfortunately. If that makes sense? I guess I just want to unburden the past 12 weeks to the ones I love the most. My mum and sis will be annoyed that I went though this without them I think. But they'll understand why. I don't want to tell the boys until 12 weeks for the same reasons, I'm still scared of a loss but feeling far more optimistic (really, I am lol) x


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[NCBeachyGrl]

Yay Mrs I! Seeing the hb is a very good sign that all is well so def. share with those closest and enjoy it!!

I don't exercise either...I know I should! I know any kind of moderate activity is fine like walking, slow jogging (if you had been doing it prior to pregnancy), bike riding, etc.

What is everyone craving? I have had the strongest craving for milk! CRAZY!!

[WantingPink]

I don't exercise during pg either. Wish I could. It makes my MS 10 times worse. Light walking is fine or house work or yard work but if I do a real workout forget it... puking!!

I wouldn't worry too much about having a baby a little later in life. I have been in my 30s with all my kids and so far (fingers crossed) they are all just fine. Being a little older does make me worry a little bit though so I know what you mean.

DH and I were just discussing today when we should tell people. We don't have our first uls till about 9 weeks and we probably won't tell anyone until after the MaterniT21 comes back. So for us it is probably going to be around Mothers Day. Not sure how happy our family is going to be. They were very excited with my DD since this is the only girl in my family and DH family however, both families have made comments about this baby being the last. I would like to think they would be happy but just not sure?? We have the money and we have NEVER asked our parents for a dime but my gut tells me they will think 4 is excessive. I guess we will see. My MIL comes from a family of 4 kids and my Mom and Dad come from a family of 3 kids. Seems like these days though everyone is having 1 or 2.

Anyone else scared to tell family because of the number of kids you have?

[Mrs_Incredible]

I think my family know we will have another, although comments have been made in the past about being done!! But it's our not so little family, and I guess we're stretched with the ones we have, what's another lol!? As long as me and dh are happy, I'm sure everyone else will be. Except my almost 18 year old stepson, he's an only child at home, and I'm sure will be a little embarrassed that his dad is having yet another child at his age lol xx


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[NCBeachyGrl]

Wanting pink - yes! I am scared to tell some of my family. My mom knows and was great and DH's family knows and they are good too. They did make some silly comments in a joking way but I think that is just how some people process things. But, I have not told my dad and step mother. They thought 1 child was enough, was shocked when we had DS3, and will be horrified about this baby. They say all kinds of stupid stuff like, "how are you going to handle it when DS1 goes to college and the others don't", "you don't ever need to get pregnant again bc you could die". Those are just the top things I have heard! I am dreading telling them!!!

[GreaseMonkey]

Butting in to say congrats to all of you :)

Beachy, when do you go in??

[NCBeachyGrl]

Butting in to say congrats to all of you :)

Beachy, when do you go in??

Thanks Grease! We leave for Disney next Saturday for the week and when we get back, I have NT scan on Apr 10! So nervous!

[Tomgirl]

Mlka I exercise my entire pregnancy. I walk, run, swim, workout with trainers, do bar method dvd's. The more I move the better I feel! I also have a physical job and the only way to last working the whole pregnancy is to keep strong.

I've actually lost a couple lbs since becoming pregnant due to working out a lot more. We leave for Hawaii in a few weeks and don't want to look all soft and squishy :)

There is a great pregnancy dvd I do starting around 4 or 5 months that is Pregnancy bar method. It keeps you strong and fit and is a great workout.

[coocoobananas]

I am an avid exerciser when not pregnant but because I get so sick at the start that all goes away:( I'm so jealous of people that can do it throughout! I totally would if I was able but I'm just not:(
I am starting to feel a bit better so I'll walk. Too much jolting like from running or working out really hurts my stomach but I find walking sooo boring so it's hard to want to do that either:/

[Mrs_Incredible]

Told my parents! Mum was sooo excited for me! Dad was a bit shocked I think. Sure he thinks I've got enough kids lol, but he's happy enough. My sister wasn't around today so I've still got to tell her that her son will be a big cousin. That's how I broke the news to my mum, holding my tiny 10lb nephew and said he'll make a great big cousin!! Xx


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[coocoobananas]

Mrs_incredible, I'm not sure of your siggy?! Do you have 3 or 4 boys already? Glad to hear your mom is happy:) that's who I need to be happy about it, if mom thinks its cool, than it's cool;)

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks Grease! We leave for Disney next Saturday for the week and when we get back, I have NT scan on Apr 10! So nervous!

Woot, so excited for you! Marking the 10th as beachy day!!! Good luck :hug2:

[WantingPink]

My Mom was really excited with #3 when I told her we were pg. She was just saying how she wasn't sure if there would be anymore grandkids and how she really wishes she had a GD. Well now that I have a DD I have a feeling she is going to think we are crazy to have another. One of the reasons I want to wait as long as possible. I can't bear any negative comments from my Mom right now. I know she won't hurt my feelings on purpose but I just need to get all my feelings in check before I deal with anyone else right now. Plus want to make sure all is well with this pg before I deal with family stress.

[Mrs_Incredible]

Coo coo, 3 boys at the min with another cooking!! The 4th boy on my siggy is how we finally got ds3 while "swaying" on ig! I'll need to redo that bit to make it clearer! I'm the same, my mums seal of approval means things are how they should be. I just texted my mum and my poor dad's still a bit shocked lol. He'll have 5 grandsons if this buba sticks, he only had me and my sister, so is loving teaching them golf, talking footy talk with my 10 yo etc. Hopefully I'll get a bundle of granddaughters to enjoy!! I felt so nervous plucking up the courage to tell my mum ... Silly but its a bit weird telling your parents that you have sex!!! She didn't think we were done and was really happy. Maybe it'll start to feel real? Don't want the big boys to know til I do the harmony test, just in case as they're old enough to understand xx

[Kittybear]

I told my mum at 7 weeks. This bubba is only our second and my DS is coming up to 2 years old now, so I don't think it was a massive surprise ;)
I haven't told my work yet. I'm dreading that as my (childless) female boss is a b*tch! Trying to pluck up the courage to tell her this week; wish me luck ladies lol!! :) x

[WantingPink]

Oh Kittybear that sounds like no fun. Women who don't have kids by choice often (not always) make those of us who do have kids feel like there is something wrong with us for wanting and having kids. I know lots of women who don't have kids and they always have something negative to say. I definitely wouldn't want one of those women to be my boss. Good Luck!!

I am sure your parents will be happy since you are having a second. Two seems to be the magic number. When you have none people always ask when you are having one, then you have one and people ask if you will have another, then you have two and people ask if you are done:rolleyes:

[Tomgirl]

I love the comments others impose! Like it effects them in any negative way!
When we told my father in law he rolled his eyes and said "hope you can afford it" my Aunt said the same thing!

I told my father in law hey don't act like for a minute you aren't going to be pacing outside my hospital door as I'm pushing this one out! He laughed and said true but it took him a day to actually say congrats.

[Tomgirl]

I had the funniest dream last night. I dreamt that my oldest sister gave me a baby present and when I opened it, it was a girlie doll and a pink sweater and I looked up at her and said but I'm probably having a BOY! haha so funny how our minds work!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Told my sister and she is so excited for us! And looking forward to her son having a wee playmate. There'll be 11 months between them. She was surprised I hadn't told her about the loss etc, but I stand by not wanting to have her upset while she was enjoying her newborn son, and I know she gets why I was so secretive! Next hurdle is getting to see an actual baby at 12 weeks! And the worry about baby being healthy! My mum is hopeful for pink. I've tried to tell her there is no chance, don't want her getting her hopes up lol xx


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[coocoobananas]

My husband just told his mom and sister and of course they're crossing their fingers it's pink! I wish it didn't matter:(

[Acason27]

We have finally told all our family. Everyone is super excited and the only people who reacted slightly negative was BIL and his wife. They somehow make everything all about them and our nephew. His wife texted me saying "wow just heard some interesting news. Serious or is this an early April fools" then went on to ask if we actually planned it. Ugh. We didn't want to tell them for this reason, but then of course her very last comment to me before she stopped responding was "we always hear everything last".
But everyone else is super happy and excited! They are all supportive but of course all tell me they are praying for pink.


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[Kittybear]

I wish so much every day that gender didn't matter :( I told my very close friend (more like a sister) yesterday and her comment was 'I hope this one is a girl'. She has 1 of each. Xx

[MIka1104]

Mlka I exercise my entire pregnancy. I walk, run, swim, workout with trainers, do bar method dvd's. The more I move the better I feel! I also have a physical job and the only way to last working the whole pregnancy is to keep strong.

I've actually lost a couple lbs since becoming pregnant due to working out a lot more. We leave for Hawaii in a few weeks and don't want to look all soft and squishy :)

There is a great pregnancy dvd I do starting around 4 or 5 months that is Pregnancy bar method. It keeps you strong and fit and is a great workout.

That's great, Tomgirl. I would love to continue working out. I'm nervous about doing anything but walking/ jogging so early but I am going to do some light weights and light cardio while I'm feeling up to it. I'll find a good pregnancy dvd and maybe do some yoga or pilates. I hear those are great during pregnancy. If only I can continue to feel this great for the remainder of the first trimester! I have so much energy, it's weird.

Oh, and have fun in Hawaii, Tomgirl!!!!

[MIka1104]

I don't exercise during pg either. Wish I could. It makes my MS 10 times worse. Light walking is fine or house work or yard work but if I do a real workout forget it... puking!!

I wouldn't worry too much about having a baby a little later in life. I have been in my 30s with all my kids and so far (fingers crossed) they are all just fine. Being a little older does make me worry a little bit though so I know what you mean.

DH and I were just discussing today when we should tell people. We don't have our first uls till about 9 weeks and we probably won't tell anyone until after the MaterniT21 comes back. So for us it is probably going to be around Mothers Day. Not sure how happy our family is going to be. They were very excited with my DD since this is the only girl in my family and DH family however, both families have made comments about this baby being the last. I would like to think they would be happy but just not sure?? We have the money and we have NEVER asked our parents for a dime but my gut tells me they will think 4 is excessive. I guess we will see. My MIL comes from a family of 4 kids and my Mom and Dad come from a family of 3 kids. Seems like these days though everyone is having 1 or 2.

Anyone else scared to tell family because of the number of kids you have?

WantingPink, Mother's Day would be a great time to tell the family! I think I'll hold off until then myself. I'm not very anxious to tell anyone anyway. I just know they will make comments about it hopefully being a boy this time. My dh's family is worse than mine. They have been hounding me to try again for a son for years now...like it's that easy! DH is the only son so I feel pressure in giving him a son. My family is very girl heavy and so is his. At least I'm fine with having a 3rd daughter.

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Coocoo since the minute you said you were pregnant I thought you were carrying a girl. I too wish gender didn't matter. But for many of us it does. I'm really looking forward to your baby's birth. Your gd really got to me with your 3rd ds. Your feelings were so real and I respected that so much!! I hope you're feeling good. And you make some great looking boys!!!

[MIka1104]

Yay Mrs I! Seeing the hb is a very good sign that all is well so def. share with those closest and enjoy it!!

I don't exercise either...I know I should! I know any kind of moderate activity is fine like walking, slow jogging (if you had been doing it prior to pregnancy), bike riding, etc.

What is everyone craving? I have had the strongest craving for milk! CRAZY!!

Beachy I ate 2 bowls of cereal today!! AND I drank the milk in the bowl, something I never do lol! I was like this with my first daughter...I craved milk the whole pregnancy. And I am also craving meat, beef in particular...and I'm not a big fan of meat (maybe that's another reason I keep getting girls...I dont know).

[coocoobananas]

Oh thanks 3, you are like the sweetest person always checking in on me!
Everything you say to me always means a lot:)


Coocoo since the minute you said you were pregnant I thought you were carrying a girl. I too wish gender didn't matter. But for many of us it does. I'm really looking forward to your baby's birth. Your gd really got to me with your 3rd ds. Your feelings were so real and I respected that so much!! I hope you're feeling good. And you make some great looking boys!!!

[coocoobananas]

Maybe it's this group but NC since you mentioned milk I'm like mmmmm milk and have been drinking it alone. I don't drink milk ever lol!!

[Rosie85]

Checking in on everyone in here. Been off site for a couple days. Exciting to read about everyone telling their families!

[Acason27]

I hope everyone is doing good. How is everyone feeling? I pretty much feel ick all day but no throwing up. Cravings have started. With my boys I always craved cheese fries, tacos/nachos, and hot wings. Pretty much anything spicy or covered in cheese. It is still early, but lately I want ice cream, cake, and brownies! I like sweets but have never been a huge sweets fan. It could still be another boy, but so far cravings are different than with the other 3!


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[WantingPink]

I have started feeling rather crappy. Been okay at controlling the MS with diet but last night I fell asleep before dinner and skipped dinner so this morning I felt awful!! I don't crave anything but sleep. I wish I didn't have to eat anything. Everything sounds awful:(

My DS2 birthday is today. I made him a cake for his party at home and cookies for his party at school. I will post pictures. The cake and the cookies took forever!! I have been so so tired. So thankful my DH is in town this week!!

[NCBeachyGrl]

Can't wait to see pics WP! I used to get all into baking and making things for kids but we moved in November and the month leading up to the move (DH ended up planning DS1 nd DS2's b-day parties...a FIRST!) and even now, I have lost all the will do anything over the top. Now I just buy store bought things. :(

I am feeling a bit better now that I am nearing 12 weeks. I have been so busy with so much to do getting ready for our trip. It is coming at the perfect time too since I am starting to really stress about the gender. When I first got pg it wasn't such a big thing, but as I am getting further along, I am really stressing about it and I want to stop!!

Sorry everyone is still feeling so bad! I know it is so hard!!

[WantingPink]

Here are pictures of the cake... I will get a good photo of the cookies before we take them to his school.

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[NCBeachyGrl]

Wow!!!! Amazing!!

[Kittybear]

Wow that cake is AMaZING Hun! Do you do it professionally? Xx

[WantingPink]

Thanks NCBeachy and Kittybear. No I don't do it professionally. It is just a hobby of mine. Over the years I get a little crazier with each one. These take all day for me to do so it isn't something that I do except for my kids and on occasion a close friend or family member.

Last time I was pregnant it was how I told my Mom we were pregnant and having a girl (all at the same time). It was so much fun. I took a heart shaped cake to her work for Valentines day (she thought I was just being nice) but when I put the cake down and she read it I thought she was going to cry. She just kept asking everyone for a knife and couldn't wait to cut into it. Of coarse when she cut into it, it was bright pink!! It was an awesome surprise.

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[coocoobananas]

Glad you're feeling better in time for your trip especially!!
Gender doesn't matter. Gender doesn't matter. Gender doesn't matter. Wish it were that easy heh?


Can't wait to see pics WP! I used to get all into baking and making things for kids but we moved in November and the month leading up to the move (DH ended up planning DS1 nd DS2's b-day parties...a FIRST!) and even now, I have lost all the will do anything over the top. Now I just buy store bought things. :(

I am feeling a bit better now that I am nearing 12 weeks. I have been so busy with so much to do getting ready for our trip. It is coming at the perfect time too since I am starting to really stress about the gender. When I first got pg it wasn't such a big thing, but as I am getting further along, I am really stressing about it and I want to stop!!

Sorry everyone is still feeling so bad! I know it is so hard!!

[coocoobananas]

Those cakes are amazing!!! I'll order a Lego one for my sons 7th this June thx;)
I can't believe you did that while sick!! I don't put much effort into anything anymore I'm afraid. One day, when I feel better... Maybe lol

[MIka1104]

Wow, WantingPink! Very creative! Can't wait to see the cupcakes. Don't know how you do it!!

[Rosie85]

That is one AMAZING cake!! wowza!

[Mulberry Smurf]

Those cakes are absolutely amazing. I love the gender reveal idea xx

[Adia]

My husband just told his mom and sister and of course they're crossing their fingers it's pink! I wish it didn't matter:(

Sorry to intrude ladies but that is so disappointing. Like healthy babies aren't enough for other people?? I wish gender didn't matter too.
If/when I am in your situation I don't think I will tell anyone the gender except Dh and my best friend, and of course all my online friends here at GD. I just don't think I can handle the comments after so many years of gender desire...congrats on your beautiful babies! Wish I was in this bunch....goodness knows I tried!

[HopeandDreamG]

Sorry to intrude ladies but that is so disappointing. Like healthy babies aren't enough for other people?? I wish gender didn't matter too.
If/when I am in your situation I don't think I will tell anyone the gender except Dh and my best friend, and of course all my online friends here at GD. I just don't think I can handle the comments after so many years of gender desire...congrats on your beautiful babies! Wish I was in this bunch....goodness knows I tried!

I think the same way it matters to us it matters to others. Nothing will ever change that! Even having strong gender desire I think it's a given that healthy is most important.

Wanting pink- your cakes are amazing!!!

Maybe the milk means something. I NEVER drink milk and since my bfp I actually have craved it and drank it a few times!!! Interesting a few others have similar cravings for it. - perhaps we need calcium!

[WantingPink]

Here are his cookies for school. DH and I dropped them off at lunch. We also brought pizza for a pizza party. He is turning 5 which is a big deal in preschool:) Superheros are all the rage at my house!!

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[WantingPink]

Thank you so much for the complements on the cake! The kids really do love their cakes... it is one of the ways I try and make their birthday special for them.

[HopeandDreamG]

The cookies are fantastic too! Do you have a cpmpany?

[HopeandDreamG]

The cookies are fantastic too! Do you have a business?

[Rosie85]

How do you get them so perfect?! The lines on the cookies are immaculate!

[Rosie85]

How do you get them so perfect?! The lines on the cookies are immaculate!

[Kittybear]

Again, wowzers! You should really consider doing it professionally (even if only rarely and after baby comes) because your work is truly stunning. You are one talented lady! :) x

[coocoobananas]

Holy smokes woman!!!
You should definitely consider this for a business!!! Especially if you enjoy it so much! Win win:)


Here are his cookies for school. DH and I dropped them off at lunch. We also brought pizza for a pizza party. He is turning 5 which is a big deal in preschool:) Superheros are all the rage at my house!!

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[coocoobananas]

Ooooh! Real girl cravings lol! I'll take any glimmer I can get;)


I think the same way it matters to us it matters to others. Nothing will ever change that! Even having strong gender desire I think it's a given that healthy is most important.

Wanting pink- your cakes are amazing!!!

Maybe the milk means something. I NEVER drink milk and since my bfp I actually have craved it and drank it a few times!!! Interesting a few others have similar cravings for it. - perhaps we need calcium!

[NCBeachyGrl]

LOL Coocoo! I thought the same thing! We need Hope to keep our hope alive!

[WantingPink]

Thanks everyone... I couldn't do this for a business. Too time consuming!! I would get paid about $3 an hour:)

Anyone cold in there first trimester? I remember being cold with DD but it could also be the time of year. Seems like I am either freezing or hot. I feel like I am going through menopause!!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Sorry to intrude ladies but that is so disappointing. Like healthy babies aren't enough for other people?? I wish gender didn't matter too.
If/when I am in your situation I don't think I will tell anyone the gender except Dh and my best friend, and of course all my online friends here at GD. I just don't think I can handle the comments after so many years of gender desire...congrats on your beautiful babies! Wish I was in this bunch....goodness knows I tried!

Adia, I wish you were here too hon. When I first considered my plan and swaying I followed your posts. You've tried so hard for so long. Damn, you deserve to be here :( xxx


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[Adia]

Adia, I wish you were here too hon. When I first considered my plan and swaying I followed your posts. You've tried so hard for so long. Damn, you deserve to be here :( xxx


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:bighug: thank you...I'll get there one of these days...happy to see you have a sticky bean!

[Tomgirl]

Wow those are amazing WP! Such dedication and love you put into! Fantastic!!!

I'm right there with you ladies super duper exhausted. I just want to go to sleep and stay asleep until November is how I feel right now. Today I took a 3 hour nap while my 18 month was down.

also my uterus just feels heavy today like how I felt when I had a big belly and was at the end of the pregnancy with my last one. Think it's not enough water.
Not much sounds good to eat lately which is hard. I've actually lost weight due to no appetite.

Awww the joys of our lil bundles :)

[WantingPink]

I made the mistake of having pizza at DS2 birthday party and I paid for it big time. I felt so bad I had a Zofran and went to sleep and missed his birthday dinner:( Oh evil carbs why do you hate me!! Lesson learned... can't eat anything but protein, fat, fruit, and veggies or I will be in MS hell!!

[MIka1104]

WantingPink, I am having moments when I'm extra cold and then I feel like I'm having hot flashes! Last night I had to sleep under two blankets.

Last night I was so worried because I saw some pink discharge on my tissue after I wiped, then nothing. And then this morning I had brown spotting. I had this in my previous pregnancy but it's always scary to see any spotting during early pregnancy. Plus, I've been cramping a lot. I have an appointment to make sure everything is ok, which I'm pretty sure it is. I can't wait for my first u/s and to the hear the heartbeat so that dh and I can feel more at ease.

[WantingPink]

This sounds exactly like what I have been experiencing. One minute I am so cold I have to be under 2 blankets and next thing you know I am kicking off all the blankets cause I am hot!! I don't remember this with my other PG??

Hope everything goes well with your Drs. appointment. Be sure to update us!! Seeing an ultrasound with a HB is very reassuring:)

[Acason27]

Ladies I am cold and hot too. I will be shivering cold and then I feel like a hot flash comes over me! My MS has been weird. Sometimes eating anything triggers it, eating nothing triggers it, and sometimes it is just pizza or something along those lines that triggers it. There are times I eat pizza and I am fine. So frustrating! I know with DS3 I was really bloated and had a lot of painful gas build up, but I don't remember as much MS feelings. The one food I have found that has helped ease it some is green apples. I bought a huge bag and probably eat 3-4 a day right now.


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[Kittybear]

Hope all is ok mika x

[MIka1104]

Thanks, WantingPink and Kittybear. I'm still experiencing some spotting so its a little upsetting. My dr. said that sometimes you can have old blood from implantation inside that comes out eventually. I really hope everything is ok with my little one.

How far along are you Acason27? I hope I don't experience MS this time around. I never had it with my dds but I know all pregnancies are different. I'm not having many symptoms thus far. Its weird because I have more energy now than usual. I hear that most symptoms begin about 6 wks.

[WantingPink]

Acason mine is the same way. The hot and cold and the unpredictable MS. Apples seem to help me too!! I have been eating about three apples but not green apples. Those are two tart for me and turn my stomach. Salads have been helping me too. I am only 7 weeks and I am already over this MS:(

[Acason27]

I really don't know 100% how far I am. Guessing 5-6 week but I cannot even remember when my period was in February. I think it was around Valentines Day, but my memory is shot. Working full time 5 days a week, working part time every night online at home, and keeping up with 3 young boys! Ha also with DS2 I had the steaks/spotting like you mentioned. It happened 2-3 times in the first few weeks and that was a very healthy pregnancy, so hopefully it is just somehtig like that for you!


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[MIka1104]

I really don't know 100% how far I am. Guessing 5-6 week but I cannot even remember when my period was in February. I think it was around Valentines Day, but my memory is shot. Working full time 5 days a week, working part time every night online at home, and keeping up with 3 young boys! Ha also with DS2 I had the steaks/spotting like you mentioned. It happened 2-3 times in the first few weeks and that was a very healthy pregnancy, so hopefully it is just somehtig like that for you!


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Thanks! The dr. was encouraging and said it's just implantation bleeding. Sounds like you are very busy Acason27! Hopefully you find time to relax, especially now. I'm not looking fwd to the fatigue...my dds keep me very busy.

[Kittybear]

Hi Hun, the dr probably mentioned it as well but any irritation to the cervix (eg sex) can cause some bleeding. It did for me when I was pg with my boy :/ xx

[SamS_TTCPink]

Wow wantingpink! What an amazing cake. 👍


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[coocoobananas]

Headaches are starting. Was hoping I could skip those these time. I'll just add it to my list of complaints! Lol

[MIka1104]

Kittybear, he did mention that and told me not to have sex for a while. I am still spotting and have been doing a lot of reading about first trimester spotting and a lot of women have gone through that with healthy babies. It's still brown so it seems to be old blood from my cervix...I just need it to stop so I can stop worrying :worry:

[Tomgirl]

Mlka I spotted a ton with my now 18 month old son. I had implantation bleeding when my period was due. And then just spotted throughout the pregnancy. If I did any ab workouts I would spot so I had to stop those. If sex was too vigorous I would spot. So it can be nothing!

[aftmjt]

Kittybear, he did mention that and told me not to have sex for a while. I am still spotting and have been doing a lot of reading about first trimester spotting and a lot of women have gone through that with healthy babies. It's still brown so it seems to be old blood from my cervix...I just need it to stop so I can stop worrying :worry:


I spotted a lot this pregnancy in the beginning never have in my other 3 and I was having a boy, so maybe it's a boy thing good luck

[Kittybear]

Sending you lots of positive thoughts and luck mika xx hope the spotting stops very soon xx

[WantingPink]

Mlka hope it stops for you soon. I can understand how worrisome that must be for you but I too have heard of lots of women who spot early on and they have healthy babies.

[Acason27]

MIka I hope all is well! Again I spotted for the first month with DS2 and that was by far my easiest pregnancy. He is a very healthy 2 year old now. I have never experienced this bad of MS with my other 3. DS1 I have a few moments, DS2 I had no MS, DS3 I had painful bloat, and this one I always feel ill. I am getting horrible motion sickness, I feel sick if I don't eat, I feel sick right after I eat, and always just feel like there is a rock sitting in my stomach. I love coffee and was able to drink it with my other 3. Now the thought turns my stomach and I have started drinking tea. It is crazy how different each pregnancy can be but so far, this one has sucked the most. I feel like I already have a small round belly too. I am still in a bit of shock because this DC really snuck in there! I have been trying to figure out when it happened ha funny thing is after DS3 I didn't feel done. I felt like I wanted/would have more but DH was 3 and done. I told everyone we were done with 3, but it never felt "right" saying it. Maybe I have a good instinct ;)


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[WantingPink]

Acason maybe the MS is a sign of a girl?? I have heard of a few women on here that didn't have any MS with their boys and had it with their girls. Sorry... it is awful and I feel your pain!! Mine is bad too but I have it pretty much under control with diet. Hope you can find some relief!!

[MIka1104]

Thanks, Acason. I really hope you feel better soon.
And I felt the same way when I told my family that we were done after our 2 girls. I never really believed it and I never felt final. Maybe with this one I'd feel a sense of finality, especially if it's a boy.

With this pregnancy so far, along with the spotting, I've had some really painful gas cramps. I thought I was having a miscarriage! Anyone ever experience these?

[MIka1104]

WantingPink, I meant to tell you that your baby is gorgeous! Love that pic.

[MIka1104]

I spotted a lot this pregnancy in the beginning never have in my other 3 and I was having a boy, so maybe it's a boy thing good luck

Thanks, Ladies! Aftmjt, I hope you're right!! This never happened with my girls. Neither did the cramps. Plus, with the girls my breasts were so sore and I tinkled every 15 minutes...so far I am not experiencing any of that. DH is experiencing all of the fatigue so far (ha,ha) and I feel very energetic. So my fingers are crossed that this is my little man! I'm still very early so we will see.

[NCBeachyGrl]

I had lots of spotting with DS3 and all was fine! Fingers crossed it will stop for you soon!!

Leaving for Disney tomorrow AM! Will try to pop on when I can!

[coocoobananas]

Have fun NC! Will probably be nice to have your mind off of the pregnancy:)
I had lots of spotting with DS3 and all was fine! Fingers crossed it will stop for you soon!!

Leaving for Disney tomorrow AM! Will try to pop on when I can!

[Acason27]

Yay Disney! We took the 2 older boys for the first time right before we moved from Florida back in December. It was amazing seeing those little faces light up at the castle and Mickey :)
I find no matter what I eat I feel awful. Only thing that helps I found is chai tea. It also helps my caffeine headaches. Maybe it is a girl. Everyone keeps saying that because it is such a surprise pregnancy and I guess everyone just feels it is our turn. I already have a boy name picked out though.
MIka, I had the absolute worse painful gas with DS3. If I moved it hurt so bad. I just laid around all the time on my stomach hoping it would go away. So far none with this, but the MS is just as miserable. I am ready for us all to be out of this stage and get into the part with cute bellies with little more energy!


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[NCBeachyGrl]

Yes for sure coocoo! I am starting to drive myself crazy! I am really excited about all the yummy food too and the fact someone else will be cooking for me at every meal! Since I have been on my diabetes diet, I have lost weight and struggling to keep my #s good. I'm looking forward to all the exercise at Disney to help my #s and hopefully sneak in a few cheats!

[coocoobananas]

I felt this exact way, that I felt like I was going to have another but I would never have the guts to get there consciously so I guess I'm not surprised this happened although surprised of the chances of it happening, like it was meant to be!
I have had very painful cramps from gas but I have had it before so it's not that new to me. From being so sick, I have had a hard time with fluids so pretty sure that's why things are all messed up!
I can't drink coffee but for some reason can drink iced coffee. It's easier for me to drink than water! Very strange, but did the same last pregnancy!



QUOTE=MIka1104;552395]Thanks, Acason. I really hope you feel better soon.
And I felt the same way when I told my family that we were done after our 2 girls. I never really believed it and I never felt final. Maybe with this one I'd feel a sense of finality, especially if it's a boy.

With this pregnancy so far, along with the spotting, I've had some really painful gas cramps. I thought I was having a miscarriage! Anyone ever experience these?[/QUOTE]

[coocoobananas]

I have totally gone into this believing it will be another boy, but like you acason, people keep pumping me up. It was a suprise, it's got to be your girl! Arghhh stop!!!! Although, I wish it were true.... But there are lots of people who that doesn't happen for and most likely I will be one of those!!

[Acason27]

Coocoo I feel the same! Like I will just always make boys. With DS1 I had no preference or feelings. DS2 I assumed may be a girl, because that is how everyone in both sides of our families were. Here was no 2 genders in a row except for my Mom's side she is one of 5 girls with only 2 brothers. When I saw my BFP with DS3 I knew he was a boy. I tried to convince myself he could be a girl but I knew he wasn't. I can't describe but I just knew. This time I feel like it may be a girl. I feel like I am trying not talk myself out of thinking it is a girl. But it could just be my deep desire obviously so I don't trust it. But I did notice when pregnant with DS3 more families of 3 boys then a girl than I did 2 boys and then a girl. There is always hope I guess! But my GD baby is DS3 and he is the light of my life. He is so cuddly, adorable, and sweet. He is a 100% Momma's boy. His pic is my profile pic on here.


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[MIka1104]

He is SO adorable, Acason!! I seem to notice way more women with lots of boys than girls on this site. Most women are swaying pink. My mom had 4 boys and me so I just KNEW that that I was going to have boys...but obviously didn't. June/July seems SO FAR away! I'm gonna be so nervous at my scan appointment.

Have fun at Disney, NC!!!

[Tomgirl]

NC have a blast on your vacay! I'm on count down mode for ours. 13 days to go!

Mlka I have had horrible intestinal cramping with this one so far and today I seem to have a pooch. My DH got all excited and started rubbing it. Mostly I think I just look bloated which isn't great for bathing suit wearing in 2 weeks time.

Pineapple is the thing that is getting me through my queasy belly. It's literally the only thing that actually tastes GOOD!

Also I have noticed a horrible reaction with this one so far. Every time I eat chocolate I break out in blisters in my mouth. I had this happen with my last pregnancy any time I ate anything processed but CHOCOLATE??? Not my wonderful sweet love affair with chocolate! It's my one cheat of my day!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Got the first swell at 7+1. Gonna be enormous :-o xx

[coocoobananas]

Lol mrs. Incredible!! I think my friends that don't know yet are going to start to notice soon! I've def got a tummy and I don't have the energy to suck it in lol!

My friend sent me this article about 4 kids and it really hit home for me and it might for some of you too so thought I'd share:

Another Baby | Regan Long (http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5023341)

[coocoobananas]

That is just wrong tomgirl!! Allergic to chocolate?? Horrible.. Although I have no desire for it this pregnancy, getting sores from it? Sheesh!!

[Tomgirl]

Thanks for sharing that article, so hits home! We get the but where will you put a 4th? What I tell people who judge on money is money comes and goes but family is forever!

Yes Cocoo this chocolate thing is very displeasing! Although I am finding I can do some forms of chocolate it just depends on how processed it is. The purer stuff I seem to do ok with. Although my usual craving for it isn't so present. It seems to be almost every time I eat my tummy gets pissed off. Pineapple doesn't upset it and scrambled eggs I can handle. I ate a salad last night and almost blew chunks after. Turned out the cranberries I added my tummy did NOT like! I could literally feel the acidity of my mouth change with each bite until I had to just stop. Pregnancy does such weird things to the body!

Oh and I know someone else mentioned being freezing. I walk around my house in sweats a sweatshirt AND my big bathrobe. I have always run super hot with my other pregnancies my husband usually can't touch me cause he thinks I'm burning up. Not this time so this is new for me!

[WantingPink]

My friend sent me this article about 4 kids and it really hit home for me and it might for some of you too so thought I'd share:

Another Baby*|*Regan Long (http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5023341)

Thank you for posting this!! I loved this article!! I have some of the same feelings she has. I am a little scared to tell people. If anyone says anything that isn't so nice there is no telling what I will say. All the more reason why I want to wait to tell people.

[Kittybear]

Got the first swell at 7+1. Gonna be enormous :-o xx

Could be twins mrs I!?! ;) carameline in the previous dues dates club (and I know her from boy/girl on BC UK) recently found out she's having non identical twin girlies! She said her ms had been terrible but she also showed super early. Mine is kind of the opposite as I'm coming up 16 weeks and still don't really have a bump (horrible constant nausea though) :/ it was the same with my first (not the ms though) so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, just can't wait to look pregnant rather than just feeling fat!! I guess my Pilates has given me abs of steel lol ;) Hope you are all ok ladies xx

[Mrs_Incredible]

Just 1 thankfully! Just zero stomach muscles I think lol!! Even my dad said to me tonight ;) xx


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[Kittybear]

Ah yes I forgot you had an early scan so already knew your magic number! ;) my SIL (due early August and just found out she's having another girlie) has showed super early this time (also her second); she is super tiny (like UK 6-8) My MIL keeps comparing our bumps and telling ME I need to eat more (I'm usually a 12 but was 8-10 when we conceived, and I'm probably a 10-12 now)! Err hello?!? Lol ;) xx

[JenB17]

Hello Ladies,
Late one here as I forgot these boards were here!
Here are my details:

Due 28th Sep 2014
Swayed Girl
Staying team green (although I do have fairly boy like 12week scan pics!)

Hello to everyone and hope that your pregnancies are going well. I am 14weeks today and boy has my bump popped out. Totally nervous too as I have a bridesmaid dress to fit into in a couple of weeks!!!

x

[MIka1104]

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is feeling well this morning.
I'm still nervous about the spotting but I keep hearing positive feedback from people who have experienced it with good results so that has relaxed me some. I'm just taking it easy for now.

Welcome, JenB! Hopefully, you will still be able to fit into your dress! I can't wait til I see a baby bump! I just wanna get to that point where I can stop worrying...if that ever happens...

[JenB17]

Thanks mlka, sorry to hear about your spotting. How far along are you? I have had spotting with two of my healthy pregnancies, including this one. It last just over two weeks I think and at early scan all was good at 7weeks. Fingers crossed for you, im sure all is fine x

[MIka1104]

Thanks, JenB, that's very encouraging! I am only 5weeks along and have been spotting for a week now. It's even been more than spotting on occasion but nothing heavy and no cramps follow so I'm not too worried yet. My appointment not for two weeks...I will feel so relieved to hear his heartbeat for the first time.

[coocoobananas]

Welcome Jen!

I have my NT scan on April 11th. I am nervous because I feel I know nubs pretty well that I'll definitely have an idea:/
I am going to focus on the head though as I really want to stay team green this time!! But I'm pretty sure that's what I said last time!!

[WantingPink]

I passed the idea by DH to stay team green and he was like... NO. Since we already have one of each gender and have all the stuff I thought it would be fun but I guess not. He is all worried about where we are going to put this baby since we have a 4 bedroom house. I told him we should make a bedroom out of the loft area upstairs and that way it wouldn't matter what gender. He still wouldn't go for it... Oh well:(

[Kittybear]

Welcome jenb! :) I don't think I could ever be team green, I'm too much of a control freak lol
Good luck for your scan coocoo. I too was convinced I'd see a boy sticky up nub straight away (I was nearly 14 weeks when I had my scan) but bubs had other ideas and laid on its tummy the whole time with the legs tightly crossed xx

[Acason27]

Hi ladies! I feel still so far from my Scan, I haven't even had my first appt yet. April 11th I have my first and I should be around 8 weeks then. Getting a BFP so early makes the time crawl by! I had a few days I felt pretty good and then the constant ms came back. Yesterday was my day off, ms combined with a migraine was not a good day. I feel a little better today but feel like I have an aversion to every kind of food. I didn't have these bad of aversions with my other 3. The coffee aversion is killing me (why I had a headache yesterday). I found the days I have had chai tea were the best. My kids babysitter gave me a box so I will see if that is the cure for my aches. Can't wait to hear about everyone's scans and hope everyone starts feeling better! Also, holy moly I have a small baby bump already!


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[Tomgirl]

Hi Ladies,

We had our first appt this morning and got to see the lil bub's heartbeat!

My midwife did a papsmear as well and the rest of my day has been rough with bad cramping and some spotting which she said she had made me spot but it was fine.

ms has come in waves last night it hit me so hard all I could muster was a handful of french fries and sprite two things I NEVER EVER eat! Tonight all I wanted was french fries haha so I found myself at the Wendy's drive through ordering just french fries! I told my hubby that I shall name this baby french fry baby!

[SamS_TTCPink]

How exciting Tomgirl! Seeing that heartbeat is just so magical!! 😊


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[coocoobananas]

Sorry you're so sick tomgirl, I feel for yah!

Acason have you tried iced coffee? For some reason this is the one thing I can drink, even more so than water!! Bizarre! Figured that out last pregnancy:)

I'm going to be a house soon. I've gained less than last time by this point but since I've been feeling better, I want more good but also need to eat every couple hours to feel ok, errrg!

I think I will tell my boys after my scan next Friday. I'm curious how they will react! They wanted more siblings about 6 months ago but I haven't heard anything since, so not sure!!

[Tomgirl]

We told the boys today that we are having twins! We haven't told them yet it was just an April's fool joke...so they went to bed thinking 2 babies not 1 are coming.

[dream pink]

Hi girls
Can I please join this thread- I am due with my third on 10 September. I have 2 boys already and desperately hoping for a girl, although preparing for a boy as technician guessed boy at 13 week scan.

We didnt sway as ive only just found this site and didn't know about swaying..although I'm a vegetarian anyway, drink loads of diet coke and only dtd twice month we conceived around ovulation so maybe a bit of natural sway?

Since hearing the technician guess boy I've had GD - I've always wanted a baby girl ( wanting both Ds1 and 2 to be) and 3 children was always our limit so feel this was my last chance.

x

[coocoobananas]

I've been there dream, soooo been there so let me know if you need to talk more about your gd if in fact it is a boy!
I hope you get your girl though!!
Oh and welcome!!!

[WantingPink]

Welcome dream pink!! Hope you have your little girl in there. Three was my limit also and I remember that feeling of thinking it is a boy. There is still hope. Did your tech tell you why she thought boy?

[dream pink]

She just said based the angle she would guess boy- but I'm not convinced she had long to study it as baby had its back to us most if the time and only moved position in last few mins and still remained pretty curled up- but then again maybe she saw something obvious.
I was so certain I wanted to find out but when she said she thought boy I felt utterly crushed and the only thing keeping me going at the moment is the glimmer of hope that she may have got it wrong. Of course I will love my baby no matter what but I desperately wanted a girl ( I'm one of 4 sisters and have always been part if a girlie family). Our little girl has had a name ever since my husband and I met and it just doesn't feel possible that shemay never be here with us.
Are you girls all going to find out?
Thanks for your support- I really appreciate it. Xxx

[coocoobananas]

It's bizarre thinking I won't have a girl even at this point when I was really starting to move on. It's weird that you imagine this being and it just doesn't happen. It's a hard pill to swallow.

I'm not going to find out this time only because I was soooo sad last time and that guilt was too much. I feel like I would handle it better this time as I am definitely more realistic that I'm most likely carrying a boy. I've never had a suprise though and I'm kinda just excited to meet my baby not her or him... Which is a huge step for me:)

[WantingPink]

Dream pink you sound like a lot of us on here. Desperately wanting a girl. I know how that feels and I shed lots of tears. One of the things that helped me the most was reading other peoples posts about their GD and knowing that I wasn't alone. IRL my husband was so unsupportive. As far as he was concerned we had two boys and who needed anything else. He made me feel like something was wrong with me. Hopefully you have a DH who is more supportive than mine!!

As far as the angle I do think that you really need to take a close look and get a good picture of the spine (when it is straight) to really know what is going on. It isn't as easy as the 20 week scan. I think sometimes techs also get irritated that we are ask about gender and then just blurt out whatever they think. They are scanning all these important parts like the heart, the brain, the bones, (life and death things) and what do we ask about... the gender. I am sure the techs hate it (at least that is the feeling I get from some of them).

You could go for a private scan at 15 weeks. That might help if it is a boy. Then at your anatomy scan you won't be crying and you can be more happy that the baby is healthy. That is what I did with #3. I just knew it was a boy so I wanted to get it over with and find out so I could cry for days. I didn't sway with #3 (I still think DH did it so we wouldn't get a DD!!) so it is possible to get a DD without swaying!!

[Acason27]

Dream Pink I have been there! We had DS3 last April, 3 was always our plan. I had GD with him and at the time I was sad. There was a very obvious boy num at 12 weeks which was a blessing. It prepared me more to hear boy. I can tell you thought DS3 is the light of my life now. He is the sweetest baby and just loves to cuddle with his momma. His face lights up when I come into the room and he comes right to me. I cannot imagine my life without him and am so happy with 3 boys! Never thought that would be me. There is something adorable about a little group of guys together. Their bond is amazing. I still would feel a twinge mourning the daughter I never had, but I wouldn't change it. Well we are back to square one with this surprise baby #4. I will be slightly disappointed if I have another boy, but I had already accepted never having a girl so I don't think it will be as bad. There are a lot of ladies here in your shoes or have been there. If you need to talk we all understand exactly how you feel! Congrats on the baby!


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[Kittybear]

Hi dream and welcome Hun :) many ladies feel/ felt as you do. Although this is only my second baby I very much doubt that we will have another (money/ space/ time etc) so I too am in the 'wanting a daughter last chance saloon' :/ it's a pretty depressing place! I hope you have your girl on board. Have you decided yet if you will find out or not? We deffo will; I feel like I am holding my breath till that time.
I'm due the week after you and I had my 16 week MW appointment yesterday. All is well and she offered to try to find baby's hb on the Doppler. She got it straight away and it was lovely to hear that sound again :) then she suddenly says 'ohh I think it's a girl' NO! DO NOT TELL ME THAT! GAHHHH!
I know she meant well but seriously for someone going through GD owts are not helpful; I want proof. Every time I start feeling that I'm getting a grip on GD and the thought that this is a boy, a little comment like that just sends me straight down the rabbit hole again :(
Hope all you ladies are ok xx

[poppys5]

Hi everyone, is anyone super moody my hormones are soo crazy at the moment everything makes me cross especially dh i feel sorry for him but hate him at the same time soo hope this passes soon! My scan is next tue im soo hoping for a rubbish nub shot so i cant guess i would really like to stay team green for a little bit longer i know baby will be a boy but not ready just yet to confirm things!

[Peebell85]

Poppy you have a bitchy friend right here. I am snapping at my husband and my dog constantly. They are both driving me up the wall and they arent doing anything different. Its terrible!!

[dream pink]

Hi girls
Thanks for your lovely messages. So good to know others have felt the same and I'm not a complete nutcase...
The feelings are getting easier as the days pass- party because I'm
Doing all I can to try to get excited about a new little boy entering our family- I've brought him lots of cute blue baby clothes ( figured why should he have twice handed clothes just because he is a boy..!) and party because I'm still holding a bit of hope and praying every night she got it wrong.
Hubby doesn't really understand ( he's from an all boy family so doesn't really see the problem)- I don't really think anyone understands though unless they have been through the same. My mum has been good- she had GD the other way way- had 4 girls but longed for a boy and he came as number 5! Funny how things work out.

Have those of you having girls had any different symptoms this time round?

CooCoo- good to hear you are staying green this time- will give you time to bond with baby no matter what colour. Will you not even try to nub guess though? x

[dream pink]

Hi wanting pink- will you find out with #4 or leave a surprise. You could end up with the perfect family; 2 boys and 2 girls :-)

Was the nub girlie with #3?
x

[WantingPink]

I want to leave #4 a surprise but DH is like NO WAY. So we will find out with MaterniT21. I found out at about 12 weeks that we were having a girl when they called me with the MaterniT21 results.

2 boys and 2 girls really would be the perfect family... that is how I know this baby is probably going to be a boy. I would love a sister for my DD especially since all the kids in our neighborhood are DS1 and DS2 age. DH :mad: wants a boy. I told him if the baby is a boy then he is cleaning toilets in the house from now on. I am done cleaning pee off of toilets!! He also says he wants to name this baby. He is driving me crazy :hair:

[coocoobananas]

I'm hoping I don't see a nub as I know it will just get me obsessing and I was pretty sure he was a he from the nub last time and I don't want to see it! I just want to live in la la land til the end:) like regular people who don't even know about nubs lol!

[b'smommy]

Hi everyone! I didn't see a thread for Dec babies, I am due Dec 8/9th. Just got a bfp last Thursday. I wanted to join a group. We were TTC pink! :)

[WantingPink]

Congrats on you BFP b'smommy and hope you have a little girl!!

[WantingPink]

Anyone heard anything from kellbell? A little worried about her:(

[Mrs_Incredible]

I tried to pm her, but my app wouldn't let me xx

[coocoobananas]

I'm wondering about kell too:(

I just told my nanny today (grandmother) she didn't think me having 3 was a good idea since she knew I was doing it for a girl. So I was nervous to tell her. She at first went ' oh no' but when I explained when it was an oops (her 2nd was too) she said well them this is your girl! It's in the stars!
I wish I could be so optimistic! I hope everyone's right, I feel like a lot of people think it is (not me... I ain't daft lol)
They're going to be sooo bummed lol!

[Kittybear]

I hope she is ok :( x

[Acason27]

Coocoo I am getting the same reaction from family. We planned 3 kids and have been very vocal that we were done. This was so unplanned and a shock everyone says "it must be your girl". It is hard to not get your hopes up and a tiny part of you agree with them.


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[Mrs_Incredible]

Had a bleed before i left the house. So worried

[SamS_TTCPink]

Can you go to the hospital or drs Mrs_Incrdible?? Just to be checked out?

I have some shocking bleeding with DS5 & 6 but they arrived safe & sound. Fingers crossed it's all ok, I know it's horrible being so worried and scared and not knowing. Thinking of you. xx


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[coocoobananas]

Thinking of you Ms incredible!:bighug:

[Mrs_Incredible]

Thanks ladies. Only happened once. Still a bit freaked. Epas won't be open til Monday, if they even agree to check me. Xx

[NCBeachyGrl]

Hi ladies! Back from Disney World and EXHAUSTED! We had a great time but are so worn out!!! Hope everyone is doing well!

I did lots of family watching and saw SO many all boy families but rarely saw more than 3 with the same gender! Hoping that is a good sign!

[Mulberry Smurf]

Super jealous!! Why don't I live in America :( glad you had a super time :) xx

[Acason27]

My DH works for an apartment complex and had a lady come in one day that has 4 kids. She had 3 boys and went team green for the fourth. She told DH she went all out, bought girly everything and painted the nursery pink. She said well if it is a boy he better like pink! Well she had a girl for her #4. I notice too I see a lot of 3 boys and then a girl. I don't see as many 2 boys and a girl families, so maybe there is hope this time.


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[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

NC, I can't wait for your nt scan!!!! So stalking your a$$!!! Lol. Hope you had a great time in Disney. And Happy Belated Birthday to your little guy.

[NCBeachyGrl]

Thanks 3 men!! I am so nervous about it and trying not to think about it. I got to a really good place in Disney and was thinking that I really don't care if it is a boy or girl. I saw so many kids in wheelchairs and ones that needed special assistance and it made me so sad. I just want this baby to be healthy and I have never worried about it so much in a pregnancy!

I know deep down I do care, but hopefully if I hear/see boy, I will be just fine!

[HopeandDreamG]

Omg beachy- when is your scan???? Disney is great but exhausting!! We did that last year and I needed a vacation when I came back. I just got back from Mexico- it was fantastic. I couldn't swim but it was amazing anyway. Purely relaxing.

[NCBeachyGrl]

My NT scan is Thursday morning! I have to go downtown to the maternal specialist for my NT scan and then appointment with my diabetic team to go over my diet and #s so it might be a long morning! SO NERVOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[coocoobananas]

My scans on Friday. My stomach turns when I think about it! I think because I am excited but don't want to see the nub but do if it's what I want lol! But not because I do really want a suprise... And we plan to tell the boys after that and I'll probably let all my mom friends know at bookclub that night that don't know already!!! Makes me anxious thinking About all that!!!

[NCBeachyGrl]

That is exactly how I feel! I want to know so bad, but only if it is what I want to hear! ughh!! Wish this didn't have to be so hard!!!

[Acason27]

I am just getting my first scan Friday. My 12 week seems so far away! It will be around my Birthday.


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[WantingPink]

I am with you Acason, my first scan is this Tuesday. Hoping to see a HB and baby measuring around 9 weeks!!

[WantingPink]

So DS1 birthday party was today. I was feeling like crap and no one in my family knows that I am PG so I tried to be as normal as possible. I think I pulled it off. Here is his cake. Not sure anyone on here will know what this cake is but this is one of my DS1 favorite TV shows.

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[SamS_TTCPink]

Wow, that's an amazing cake!


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[coocoobananas]

Lol! That's awesome wantingpink:)

[poppys5]

Oh tomorrows the day 12.5wk scan never have i been soo nervous i dont want to know the babys gender yet please please please let me have no nub to obsess over i know babys a boy deep down but i want to dream for a little longer! Good look for everyone with scans this wk! X

[NCBeachyGrl]

Awesome cake!!! You really are so talented!

Good luck Poppy! This week seems to be a big one for a lot of us. Trying not to think about it too much, but it is SO hard!!

[Rosie85]

When is your scan again Beachy??

[NCBeachyGrl]

When is your scan again Beachy??

Thursday!! Ahh

[Rosie85]

I am so excited! Hopefully you get a great nub picture.

[coocoobananas]

I feel exactly the same Poppy!! I was supposed to have my appt tomorrow too which would have been 12 weeks 2 days so more unreliable but now when I go on Friday I'll be 12 wks 5 days...blech

[Rosie85]

coocoo you are going to see a girly nub! I just know it!

[coocoobananas]

I will be focusing on the head!!! Is that even possible when they are so tiny? It's all there even if you don't want to see:/
But thx Rosie, a girl can dream:):)


coocoo you are going to see a girly nub! I just know it!

[coocoobananas]

Btw Rosie, what all are you incorporating for your sway?
I mosey around your swaying posts and saw you're exercising a lot which is great!
If I swayed again I would have done the exercise, le diet, 1x attempt, hubby on olive leaf and if I could get my hands on clomid... Although the thought of multiples scares me a bit that I'm not sure I could go through with that!! Pretty sure I wouldn't be able to get my hands on it either!!
I may have waited til I was older too... But I know by then I still wouldn't have the guts!! I think it's amazing all of you are trying for number 4!! I would have been too chicken. I actually was seriously thinking adoption but money was always the problem:/

[poppys5]

Anyone watch oneborn tonight makes me wonder if i should try for no5 im still young enough for one more after this baby but ds1 starting secondary school this sep is making me feel old and quite sure dh would prob go mad if he knew i was even thinking about no5! I cant sleep thinking about the scan, i will def try to focus on the upper part of the body coocoo thats the plan my babys are all normaly so active that i get every angle so im guessing i,ll see potty shot and everthing on the huge tv screen! Going to try and sleep now will update tomorrow! X

[Rosie85]

Btw Rosie, what all are you incorporating for your sway?
I mosey around your swaying posts and saw you're exercising a lot which is great!
If I swayed again I would have done the exercise, le diet, 1x attempt, hubby on olive leaf and if I could get my hands on clomid... Although the thought of multiples scares me a bit that I'm not sure I could go through with that!! Pretty sure I wouldn't be able to get my hands on it either!!
I may have waited til I was older too... But I know by then I still wouldn't have the guts!! I think it's amazing all of you are trying for number 4!! I would have been too chicken. I actually was seriously thinking adoption but money was always the problem:/

Money is our problem too, otherwise adoption or HT would have been my chosen route! I am okay with a 4th boy so I decided I am okay swaying. I did my ds3's sway wrong and too late in the game so I don't really count it as a sway. So this is my first "real sway." I am doing the cardio 5-7 days a week at 60 minutes, le diet, the low blood sugar aspect to the max--I have 16+ hrs of fasting. I am taking fiber and aspirin and hubby is doing LR and OLE. We will do 1 attempt at opk and in the shower after he takes a hot bath and we will also be drinking wine that night as well as every other night before that! I am really really hoping this works! Oh I also have some ion related things set up but they aren't the most important things of course!

[Mrsandmama]

Rosie your sway sounds amazing! I hope you get your girly!! I so wish I exercised before I got pg with this bub. I had just started to exercise for 4 days before I got my BFP and had to stop. Best of luck to you!!!

[poppys5]

Hi had my scan today, the scanning room was one without the big tv screen and the lady doing the scan didnt let me see whilst doing the measurements ive got 3 scan pics and none show the nub which im glad but obsessing over skull shape now lol but ive no idea if babys a girl or boy but my gut says boy! The thing that did shock me was babys measuring 13.3wks instead of 12.5! But im happy my baby is healthy and i only saw what i wanted to see! X

[WantingPink]

I had a scan today also. Baby was measuring 8 weeks 5 days and I thought 8 weeks 6 days so seems to be measuring good. HB was good as well so that was good to hear. The tech said at this point the placenta is anterior which isn't so good since I have had multiple C-sections. All the OB said was we will wait and see how the placenta looks at the 20 week ultrasound. Made me a little nervous though. My uls tech was a major buzz kill. She has been doing it way too long!! She looked at the baby for maybe 5 seconds. Took two quick measurements and that was that. You would have thought we were there to buy groceries not look at a baby!!

Glad your baby looked good today poppys!!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Good day for scans! My scan was good today, measuring 8+5. Had a bleed at the weekend so very relieved. treating myself to an early night!


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[NCBeachyGrl]

Yay everyone! I'm so glad all the babies are doing well! Poppy - would love to see a pic!

Coocoo- now it's almost time for our scans!

[coocoobananas]

I know!!! Eeek. My little guy is napping on me so I've been looking at confirmed girl nubs on ingender~ help!!!

[Acason27]

Glad to hear about all the good looking baby scans! We have our first one Friday so I will update after. I did no sway for this baby because well, we were done with 3! Ha
I can't wait to see your scans coocoo and beachy! I am feeling girly nubs for all us boy moms!


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[coocoobananas]

Wouldn't that be amazing?!?!!


Glad to hear about all the good looking baby scans! We have our first one Friday so I will update after. I did no sway for this baby because well, we were done with 3! Ha
I can't wait to see your scans coocoo and beachy! I am feeling girly nubs for all us boy moms!


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[SamS_TTCPink]

Good day for scans! My scan was good today, measuring 8+5. Had a bleed at the weekend so very relieved. treating myself to an early night!


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Glad to hear the scan went well and baby is healthy!! It must be a relief.💜


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[SamS_TTCPink]

WantingPink, doesn't that annoy you when techs are like that??! 😠 No matter if they love their job or not or how many scans they've done that day, they should be more understanding that it's exciting for the parents and be more enthusiastic and engaging!


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[WantingPink]

WantingPink, doesn't that annoy you when techs are like that??! �� No matter if they love their job or not or how many scans they've done that day, they should be more understanding that it's exciting for the parents and be more enthusiastic and engaging!


Yes I find it very annoying. I have had some really patient techs and some not so patient ones and this woman was probably one of the worst. All we got for pictures were two blobs. Not that you can see much at this point but all my other early uls pictures have been much better. Am I asking too much to be a little personable and have some patience? Won't be going back to her for the 20 week uls.

[SamS_TTCPink]

You're not asking too much at all, it's shocking and unprofessional! I had a similar experience with the first ultrasound for DS5 and it's horrible. You should 'make mention of it' to the manager of wherever you had it done.


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[poppys5]

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[SamS_TTCPink]

Awww....how cute poppys5!! 💜


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[NCBeachyGrl]

So precious Poppy!!! Can't wait to see my baby looking like a baby! Such a miracle!

[Kittybear]

Hey ladies, I hope you are all ok :)
Sorry I have been AWOL for a little while. I had 1 of those days when the earth tilts just a little bit... We went for a private gender scan on Saturday and baby looked so cute and also definitely a boy! I held it together really well even though I felt crushed as all the owt had indicated girl and I'd really started hoping that we were having a girl...
I did break down a bit later and bless my dh he said we can try ht in a couple of years as he feels so guilty for not 'giving me my girl'. I told him never to apologise for giving me a healthy baby! I also made the v difficult decision to discuss everything with my mum (my GD, my girl sway, PGD etc) as my GD last time nearly broke me and dh, and she was amazing and said she wished I'd told her before as she would have helped me research and implement my sway! Bless her! She said she would support us through ivf PGD as well if we choose to do that.
I'm ok. Please no 'sorry you heard boy' comments; I not sorry for him, I'm excited my son gets a brother, I just hope there is a little girl out there for us as well.
I'm also fairly mental as I've already been researching PGD and I'm 17 weeks pregnant!! But I figure if it gives me a bit of hope that the tiny light at the end of the tunnel is a glimmer of a chance for my dd and not an oncoming train, and it helps me through the next x amount of time till I get the GD bitch back in its box, then it can't hurt, right?
I wish you all the best of luck that your pink dreams come true xx

[WantingPink]

Your DH and Mom sound amazing!! You are very lucky to have a DH and Mom so supportive. You will love having two boys. My two boys are so great together. They always play (and fight) but they really are best of friends!!

[coocoobananas]

I would not change having 2 boys 1st... Or for that matter 3! I'm not sorry you had a boy and I'm sure you won't be either!! It hurts not hearing what you want, I've been there...a couple times now;)
Definitely go HT if you can and really need a girl because it doesn't get easier to not hear what you want each time. Although for some reason now that I'm at 4 I feel a lot better about hearing a boy this time~go figure!!
Your 1st son will love having a little brother and if you're newby is anything like mine, his older brother is his world!!! He adores that guy more than me I'm pretty sure:)

[WantingPink]

Yes I agree Coco, I think my DS2 loves DS1 more than anything in the world!! He calls him "my best brother".

[Acason27]

Two boys is so much fun! Mine are the best of friends. They walk around holding each other's hand and are sad if they aren't together. They are always laughing and having such a blast together. They do fight at times but always make up with a big hug and kiss! They seriously adore each other and both of them adore our 3rd boy too. I don't at all feel sorry you heard boy because you will absolutely love the dynamic! It is hard not hearing girl, but by time you have that guy in your arms all of that will fade. This is 4 and if a boy I will be slightly disappointed but I know I won't for long! I agree with coocoo for some reason I feel like I will have a lot easier time accepting another boy this time than DS3. I had already come to terms with never having a girl and then this total surprise. DS2 and DS3 were my GD babies and both are total Momma's boys! I love it. Congrats on the new little blue bundle! If you ever feel down we can all relate, so we are here to listen.


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[NCBeachyGrl]

Everything coocoo said is so true!

I was so very crushed when I heard DS2 was a boy. I thought I was going to have 2 kids - 1 boy, 1 girl and life would be perfect. That all shattered and I felt robbed. But now, I realize that it is so opposite. My world is everything it is b/c it all started with those 2 boys, and now 3, and now most likely 4. I have never felt more at peace about hearing boy b/c I know the joy they bring. My cousin just had her first baby...a boy. And I just melted when I saw him b/c I know what she has in store and I know that a baby boy is just fantastic!!

Congrats Kittybear! You are so blessed!!!

[Kelissi]

Not in the club but saw the comments - congratulations on your second son. I was also slightly disappointed when I found out that my second was a boy, as I was also hoping for a girl, but loved it when my good friend (herself the momma of four boys, and no stranger to gender disappointment!) said to me, "It's so wonderful. Just think - they'll be each other's best men at their weddings." Thinking of these two boys getting to grow into men together was really what put me over the top into joy over having another son - and now he walks around the house going, "Brother! Where are you?" if he can't find him. It is wonderful. Zillions of congratulations to you on your healthy baby boy <3.

[poppys5]

I totally agree with everyone else i love having 3 boys i did have some gd with 2+3 but it only lasted a couple of days id like a girl but even if i do get my girl this time i would still like to try again for a boy id love 4 boys and a girl! I feel sorry lol for ds3

[poppys5]

Sorry i sent that before finishing just think he needs a littlebro but this baby is going to be a boy so i dont think i ll need to worry about that! Lol!

[kitkat18]

Congrats kitty! Not pregnant but trying
..your post really resonated with me like alot of us here I had terrible GD with DS2 i too thought i would be the one that got the pigeon pair I then suffered in silence pretending i was really happy . really glad you have a supportive family :) and it is hard to imagine but like the other ladies I often feel so lucky when the pigeon pair families are throttling each other and my two boys are playing so nicely together!! I took a four year break to enjoy my boys, go back to work and come back I hope ready for my third boy :) try if you can to not research HT just yet but to go shopping, decorate his nursery etc etcxxxxxx

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[dream pink]

So just found out that my SIL due 2 weeks before me is having a confirmed girl (her first baby, so no pref) ....want to be happy for them but feeling so jealous :-((

[Mrs_Incredible]

I don't even hope I have a chance at hearing girl. Not really thinking of it, still at the 'will baby stick' stage, will it be healthy etc. I had mild disappointment when I heard ds2 was not the girl I thought he was going to be. Dh had bought pink booties as a surprise, really rather sweet of him and a total surprise. I think he was more disappointed initially as he kind of handed them to me in a "don't need these" strop! But after 11 long months swaying ig style, 7 bloody sway factors and having 2 losses, when I found out our third was a boy I actually was devastated ....cried, snot and all for a few days, then I shopped. Beautiful bedding, nursery all done, just like I would have gone overboard if it had been a girl. Poor ds2 got ds1 hand me downs bedding wise! Ds3 was such a mummy's boy, before he became a rampaging toddler. Ds2 was initially a daddy's/grandads boy ... But he's 7 and is a wee mummy's boy through and through! Still nuggles up and holds my hand and says the sweetest things. Ds1 still gives me kisses and cuddles all the time, just not in public. It'll be disappointing, especially having swayed, but your boys will always be your babies, no matter what. Take time to adjust to the news and get shopping! Congrats on a healthy baby boy xxx
Dream pink .... Hugs xxx


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[SamS_TTCPink]

Congrats on your healthy bub, and like everyone else has said, your DS will love having a brother and it's so nice to watch the boys play together, fight, wrestle..... 😉

It's so nice that you've got such a supportive DH and Mum and that HT might be an option for you down the track. We can't even afford to look at it as an option, otherwise we defiantly would.


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[Kittybear]

Thanks for all your lovely comments and encouragement ladies, I really appreciate it :) x x

[poppys5]

Mrs incredible your boys sound like mine ds1 is a daddys boy ds2 grandad and ds 3mummys they all mummys boys in a way their really protective of me ds3 is so sweet he will tell me how beautiful i look even when ive just woken up lol, i have 2 sofas a 2 seater and 4 daddy sits alone while the 4 of us sit cuddled on the 2 seater they fight over who's sitting with me even my 11 year old they so sweet, they play rugby and football they go in so hard i have to look away i love how they act so tough on the pitch then come home and cry over who's sitting next to mummy brothers are so cute id love to see how they would treat a sister i can only imagine for now! X

[NCBeachyGrl]

Just had my u/s and it's another boy! Feeling a little sad for selfish reasons but just glad baby is healthy. I was really at peace with it before my scan so it is nice to not be overwhelmed by GD!

[Kittybear]

Congratulations on your new baby boy beachy xxx

[Rosie85]

Just had my u/s and it's another boy! Feeling a little sad for selfish reasons but just glad baby is healthy. I was really at peace with it before my scan so it is nice to not be overwhelmed by GD!

Congrats Beachy! Are they absolutely sure though? I am so glad baby is healthy and that you are at peace if it is indeed another boy!

[Peebell85]

I swayed girl this time, but after everyone raving about how beautiful two boys are, I'm now sort of hoping my boy gets a little brother, so thank you ladies for assuring me of no GD. I can't tell you the intensity that I love my boy, if I got double that, I'd be the luckiest mother alive.

[coocoobananas]

What? You already know? It's not 100% at this point but was it that obvious?
Well I'm so glad if you're ok:) a little extra blue for you!
I'll probably have 4 boys too, I am pretty sure of that! I just hope I'm as ok with it as I'm thinking I will be! Heck, I know I will, like you! We know how much each boy is different and awesome!
Do you have any pics?

[Mulberry Smurf]

Congratulations hun. I bet 4 boys will be so much fun!!! Do you have pics? Xx

[Rosie85]

Yes, even if you ladies all had another boy it is a different boy, a whole new person with a new set of traits and loves. I enjoy that so much about having multiples of one gender...how different they all can be! I am with you in that I will likely have a 4th boy and I am more at peace this time as well. I am fully prepared for him!