Due in Sept/Oct/Nov 2015

[Rosie85]

Claire and keep i am sure you are both still having girls!! Good luck with your scans!

[tarasue]

12w6d tech guessed boy, she said she wasn't 100% sure and wouldn't be shocked if it went either way at the next sono. The video, which I'm not sure how to attach, made me think I saw more of a girly nub. But with the last picture she got, I'm pretty sure it's baby boy #3 for me! And as of this very moment, I am ok with that:heart:

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Thoughts??

[tarasue]

His little fist is up by his head, so it's hard to tell what the skull looks like in the first pic.

[EmileeJane]

Keep the faith and Claire I would venture to say, as Rosie did that you are safe in having girls and buying girl clothes! Let us know for sure though;)

Tarasue- congrats on that sweet baby. Those are great pix. To be honest I cannot tell. If the 2nd pic is a nub pic then it's more boy-ish. Hard to tell though. Glad you are feeling alright with it! I aspire to be as mature as you right now! I'm in a full on pout I cannot get out of.
When's your EDD? We must be close, mine is Nov 5th.

[tarasue]

Im due Nov. 13th!

[EmileeJane]

Very cool. Glad to be going through the TTC and full 9 mos with you!

[XXforhubby]

Looks boyish Tarasue, but it could still be early yet. I've had some friends end up with girls that had boyish early (before 13 weeks) USs.

Glad you are ok with it though!


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[kitkat18]

Tarasue my guess would be boy but I am no expert. Really hope I'm wrong! But if not sounds like you are at peace with boy number three Xxx

[Claire33]

Thanks Rosie and EmJ, I hope you are right!

Tarasue, that really does look like a boy nub! I have three boys and DS3 is such a wonderful child, I wouldn't miss him for the world! (Despite him being my worst GD baby)

[keepthefaith]

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Here it is, the visual proof I wanted of my little Princess!!!!!! Woo hooo!!

Measuring a little small so back for a growth scan at 28 weeks but told nothing to be worried about!

Let the shopping begin!

[Claire33]

Congrats KTF! I hope to hear the same tomorrow!

[XXforhubby]

Huge congrats KTF! Let the pink shopping begin [emoji175][emoji175]!


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[Rosie85]

Yay! Told you it was fine ktf! Now go shop the next 20 weeks away!

[EmileeJane]

Woohoo KTF! Congrats! What a roller coaster you've been on. So glad it has a happy ending!

[keepthefaith]

Still can't believe I am actually having a girl! After months and months of swaying and hoping! Love Atomic so much for all her help!!

[Angel29ique]

Believe it Ktf!! Congrats again!! Claire i am positive you will hear the same! But good luck tomorrow anyway :-)

[2boysJustOneGirl]

So nice to have that potty shot keepthefaith! I soooo want a shot of my little bean, I too can't believe it is true and doubt the NIPT results! I need a visual!


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[srg09cag11]

Congrats Keep the Faith, and good luck tomorrow Claire! I hope you hear pink, and I'm still wishing to hear blue myself tomorrow!

[keepthefaith]

So nice to have that potty shot keepthefaith! I soooo want a shot of my little bean, I too can't believe it is true and doubt the NIPT results! I need a visual!


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Yes thats what I needed, the sonographer laughed as she said DNA is totally accurate and scans are not! She did however have no doubt that this little bump is a female one! Best feeling ever and I am slowly letting myself call my bump she rather than it and I even looked at girly clothes today! Very bizarre! Love it though and want to enjoy every second!!

[Claire33]

Good luck tomorrow srg!

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[kitkat18]

Enjoy every second KTF!! Though it never really sunk in for me until I held her in my arms!! I still call her my boy!! Hehe xx

[keepthefaith]

Good luck SRG and Clare! tomorrow!!!

[XXforhubby]

I'll be stalking for updates tomorrow, Srg and Claire! What time are your scans?


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[keepthefaith]

Any news girls?? Eagerly waiting!!!

[Claire33]

Ok, just got back home. The U/S tech was a proper old matron who let me know that I wasn't there to find out gender (public health system, it's free but there is no nonsense :D !!!). I tried hard to see any evidence of girl or boy parts, but I didn't see any. I thought I saw a penis for a second and my heart rate went through the roof! Right at the end I did ask her, when I was sure she was completely done with everything else, and she said that she thinks it's a girl. I haven't seen any proof myself and she made no effort to show me, but it did ease my mind. But I have no scan pics to prove it! I started telling people it's a girl now, I'm thinking it can't be wrong, 2 scans and an early blood test...! I'm considering going for a 3D scan later on in pregnancy for fun! So, for now it is still a girl!!

[keepthefaith]

Yay Claire! xx

[XXforhubby]

Congrats Claire! I think it's safe to say you are DEFINITELY having a girl! Especially with the blood test! Enjoy shopping [emoji175][emoji175]!


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[Claire33]

Thanks ladies!

Now we have to stalk srg09 :) :)

[srg09cag11]

Well, I guess I couldn't avoid the pink storm of this board after all. We're getting our 3rd little girl!

I have to be honest, I cried (although I had the decency to wait until I got to the car). Then the husband and I got in a fight because he called me ungrateful and selfish for being upset that a healthy baby isn't a boy. Ugh. It's not that I'm not thrilled that the baby is healthy, but it doesn't take away my massive disappointment. I thought I had gotten it together until we told our girls they're getting a sister, and the youngest one cried because she wanted another brother that would "live this time." I lost it.

[XXforhubby]

Oh big hugs honey!! Give yourself time to grieve and heal. It is totally normal and fine you feel this way, especially how hard you worked. I'm glad that your DH is fine with the news, but he just doesn't get your feelings. We are here for you, sweetie! I'm glad that the baby is healthy and in time, I'm sure you will come to love your baby girl that worked very hard to come to you! Right now, just get all your feelings out with us until then [emoji8]


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[atomic sagebrush]

I'm so sorry srg. :(

[Claire33]

Oh Srg, I'm so sorry! It's tough isn't it? Congrats on your healthy girl and take care of yourself and give yourself time. We all know that this has nothing to do with being ungrateful or not loving your child. It has to do with a dream that has been crushed. You will be fine, give yourself and your children the time you need to change the dream.

Congratulations again!

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[Rosie85]

What claire said. So sorry srg. Congrats though on a healthy baby girl.

[tarasue]

I'm so sorry srg. I know how upsetting it can be hearing the opposite gender, I've herd it three times now. I hope you find peace and know you will love that little girl & one day won't be able to imagine your life without her!

I am in denial that this is my third boy..... I broke down yesterday a bit, but keep praying that 12.5 weeks was just too soon to see accurately the gender. I keep looking at the pictures and try to see "girly" parts.... We will get our answer in 6 weeks, so hopefully by then I am used to it being a third boy.




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[Burakoam]

SRG... -big hugs-

This pink storm was just to big for us blue dreamers to miss. Im here if you need to talk or vent. We are both getting our 3rd girl after hoping for blue...

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[Rosie85]

Not even half way through and my contractions have already become painful. Yay!! Haha....stupid braxton hicks. I don't think my body could make it through having another baby...good thing we decided it is our last. I literally feel like I am 80. Is anyone else not feeling up to anything? I am lucky to get enough energy and gusto to do a load of laundry everyday. Whatever happened to the honeymoon of 2nd trimester? Pretty sure it skipped me!

[keepthefaith]

Srg sorry you didn't hear boy, we are here for lots of comfort and chatting if you need. You will love your new baby girl so much when she arrives xx

[Burakoam]

Rosie just know im right there with you as far as energy levels go... Other day as i was walking my stomach suddenly got super hard and heavy and i started waddling. Low and behild on the ultrasound it showed braxton hicks contractions.. I was wondering wtf was so uncomfortable about it... 5 years since my last pregnancy and i had apparently forgot how awful some of those braxton contractions can be.

[Keshet]

I have been having Braxton hicks too. And I'm so large all of a sudden. I feel like everyone is looking at me. Everyone can see how large I am, but I am afraid to say anything before I get all my test results. It's so ridiculous.

[EmileeJane]

Srg I am so sorry:( and even more so with what your DH said. Like you already don't feel crappy enough without him telling you all that! It's hard for other people to understand, that's why you have us! Like others have said take the time you need to grieve and mourn the loss of the boy you had hoped for. Of course you love your daughter. And yes soon you won't be able to imagine life without her! Hugs♡♡♡

I am also feeling old and I have no idea how I'm going to make it to 40+ weeks especially when I'm at work and my feet and back are so sore by the end of the day. I'm 14 wks today and just waiting for Braxton Hicks to start. They started before 20 weeks with my 2nd so I'm thinking any day here.

Also there is just so much pink flying around I am just certain there's some blue around the corner. Probably me so I'll need lots of support when it's my turn!
Stay healthy mama's!

[Angel29ique]

Big hugs SRG

[2boysJustOneGirl]

So sorry srg! I just know how badly you must feel right now. Big hugs and I peace finds you soon.




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[2boysJustOneGirl]

I also feel large ladies. At only 16 weeks I look more like 6 months and my back is aching already! Must be age and having two little ones draining me? Plus I haven't exercised since before Christmas so I feel weak and very unfit. I must find some motivation to at least do a walk daily. Has anybody else been able to be active, am I the only lazy one?!? Lol

We had an ice storm yesterday and I slipped getting out of my vehicle. Landed right on my ass but thankfully my hand broke the fall. I broke down crying right there- not sure if I was more scared or mad. Anyways I feel ok and have no cramps or anything.


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[Rosie85]

Glad you are okay 2 boys! An ice storm in may?!

I actually dont feel too huge...just in a lot of pain. We should post some bump pics though! I have been trying to walk everyday but some days I am just too tired. Makes me nervous about weight gain.

[keepthefaith]

2 boys hope you're ok!

I feel massive at 21 weeks, noticed baby kicking from through my top today very bizarre!!

[Rosie85]

I havent really felt the baby today. Getting so worried. I know it can be normal at this point to not feel it as much somedays but boy.does it do a number on my nerves. My backache doesn't help me feel better either. Keep thinking something is wrong.

[Burakoam]

Rosie have you tried eating or drinking something really sugary to give baby a jolt awake? these darn anterior placentas...

[keepthefaith]

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Meant to show our little feet scan pic the other day! Isn't it fab?!

[Rosie85]

Oh those little feet!! Love them!

Ate a brownie and got some bounces! Baby has a sweet tooth! Haha

[Burakoam]

always good Rosie...whenever you arent feeling much movement and get worried go for a treat and see if that helps put your mind at least...maybe baby is just in need of a little something special...like a brownie ;)

[Burakoam]

so today i realized ive been leaking cervical fluid when i cough or sneeze. Not once in either of my other pregnancies did this happen. Its not pee, and thankfully (because i WAS freaked out) its not amniotic fluid. sometimes it happens because i laugh too hard/long. this is going to be a LONG last 20 weeks or so...bright side is i know i wont make it past 38 weeks so when i hit 18 weeks on friday i was like "YEAH 20 TO GO OR LESS" Hah.

[EmileeJane]

What is the difference between cervical fluid and cervical mucus, and where is it coming from if it's not coming from the sac? Leaking it means you won't go past 38 wks?

[Burakoam]

Well the stuff im leaking isnt mucus..thats the difference LOL...i thought i was peeing myself. ended up in the ER worried it was an amnio leak since i had been battling the flu. But nope, its not urine and its not amnio...TMI but it dries white which i now know because i sneezed really hard earlier as i was sitting on the bed. So cervical fluid it is.

Didnt have this with any other pregnancy...not sure how i feel about it. if its already happening now i cant imagine as the baby gets bigger...going to have to start wearing pads..other day it happened walking through a grocery store.

Emilee i went into labor with my first at 38 weeks, dialated at a 3 and they just admitted me and induced me the rest of the way. With my second i went into labor and was dialated to 5 at 37 weeks 5 days...this baby is pretty much a plan c section for between 36-38 weeks..thats how i know i wont make it past that.

[EmileeJane]

Well yes then that's a pretty good indication that you won't be over due! I have no idea what it's like to have a baby before my EDD. I'm sure this one won't be any different, but I'd be happy to shave a day or two off the last one!

[EmileeJane]

I have always had and abundance of cervical fluid and CM during pregnancy and yes you'll probably want some panty liners, it is quite the annoyance!

To everyone celebrating tomorrow I hope you have a lovely mother's day and get a little spoiled! Cheers!

[2boysJustOneGirl]

Happy Mother's Day ladies! May your day be filled with little arms around your neck and lots of breaks from the tasks that make up the hardest job in the world!


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[tarasue]

Happy Mother's Day all you beautiful mommies!


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[Burakoam]

Happy mothers day!!
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[Rosie85]

Hello ladies! Hope everyone had a lovely mothers day that was celebrating! I got some precious gifts from my boys. Little bean.is moving a whole bunch yesterday and today..perfect gift!

One week until my 20 week scan. Still trying to find a sitter so my dh can come with. I will feel bad if he can't. He doesnt trust me to go alone either...he is worried i will find out the gender! I totally wouldn't though.

How is everyone else doing?

[keepthefaith]

Doing good here, busy with two boys as ds2 been poorly all weekend with chest infection. Got antibiotic and steroid today so hopefully feel better tomorrow! I bought my first girly clothes at weekend including pink cardigan, sleep suits and socks! All seems so surreal!!

Hope everyone ok!!

Can't believe you're not finding out gender Rosie!!! Think that would kill me lol

[EmileeJane]

Omg I ended up having a rotten mother's day! It's always bitter sweet since my mom is gone. My boys made me breakfast and i got flowers and that was nice. Then my uncle passed away later yesterday morning. He had cancer and I just knew he'd go on mother's day. So that was hard. Then around 2 pm while at my inlaws for a yummy dinner I got sick, and I mean sick! Diarrhea and vomiting. I was puking till around 10 last night and diarrhea kept on throughout night and this morning. I had body aches and didn't sleep all night. Went to my ob and got 2 bags of fluids this afternoon from dehydration. Ugh! But the topper on my crap day yesterday was at one point I got on fb to take my mind off of how bad I felt and saw this girl from HS who I cannot stand, announced her 2nd born will be a girl! Her first was a boy and I was so hoping she wouldn't get her perfect family, everything in her life seems ridiculously perfect from the outside looking in. I just about lost it and would have cried had I had the strength or fluid in me.
It's just one more person getting a girl, or their girl. I have little hope I'll get mine at this point. Nub guesses can't be that reliable or there'd be more science. I felt like none of this seems worth it for another boy. I know that sounds awful and I know I'll love this baby even if it's a 3rd boy. It just made me think that I hope i can change my mindset. I border on depression in daily life and all I could think was of was having 3 kids and already having my sanity and bank account strapped and NEVER having my daughter on top of that!!! That feels like a horrible thing to me.
I unfollowed her on fb so I don't have to see her get everything she ever wanted anymore. And I'm sorry to vent here. This rant probably belongs on GD forum. I'm just so bummed. I know 3 people having boys and all you gals + a handful in my daily life having girls and there just has to be boys out there. I have to get on with life and deal with whatever is ahead for me, June 9th can't come soon enough.

[Claire33]

I'm sorry you had such a rough day EmJ! It sounds like it couldn't get any worse really! I hope it will only go upwards from here. FB is the worst trigger for GD, it's so annoying.

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[2boysJustOneGirl]

Big hugs Emj! What an awful way to spend Mother's Day! And it's ok to rant here- we all get it. I still get super annoyed when I see boy-girl families happen around me. It's just unfair. I hope you are feeling better today. And remember... somebody else getting a girl doesn't take your girl away.


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[Rosie85]

So sorry Emj. Sounds like an awful day. Seems like you had food poisoning? That is the worst. Like the others said...vent away. I too get very envious when i see others getting what I want and it seems to be everyone. So unfair. I hope today goes better for you...june 9th with come quickly enough and you will know for sure what your future holds..which is hopefully your daughter!

[EmileeJane]

Ugh yes hoping for better days ahead. Feeling better but certainly not 100%. Kids are making recovery hard today. Thanks for all of the kind words. You gals always seem so positive and I feel like I must be the only downer. Nice to know you have bad days too.

[Rosie85]

Oh gosh! I was such a downer my first 12 weeks of pregnancy...and then some. I was soooo sick! It was one thing after another including members of my family passing away. Thankfully things have gotten better!

Who else is waiting to find out gender? Pretty sure there are a coulple ladies still who don't know yet.

[XXforhubby]

EmileeJane- Oh my! Be gentle with yourself! You've been through a lot. I think it's natural to feel the way you do about getting a DD. My DH feels the same way- that everyone else is getting a DD that we are probably going to get another DS. Hang in there sweetie. Remember what happens to other people doesn't impact what can happen to you!

Rosie- I have my 13week 5 day US on 6/2 so we will probably have a good idea of what we are having then. I'm getting blood drawn at that time for MaterniT21 so we should have the results by my appointment on 6/10!


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[EmileeJane]

It's so hard to think that what happens to others doesn't mean anything for me. That's what everyone keeps saying it just seems like it has to even out somewhere. I'll try to be more positive.
Exciting to know your scan is soon Xx! So the blood test your getting will confirm gender results? Is that something your physician offers or is that extra and separate like the harmony test?

[XXforhubby]

My OB offered it to me since I'm over 35 (I turned 35 this past Sept), and my insurance covers it at the same cost for the quad screen. We decided to go with the MaterniT21 since it is a better genetic screen and we get the bonus of knowing the gender.


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[XXforhubby]

Only the MateniT21 though is offered at my OB's office for the same price as the quad screen BW, for women 35 and older. The other tests cost more like harmony and panorama. I still get the NT scan and the anatomy scan too included in my package.


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[Rosie85]

I wish dh would have let me do the blood tests. Since i am only 30 it wasnt covered and we couldn't afford it. I would have passed on the gender results still...i just wanted the peace of mind. My 13 week scan didnt work so i am sitting in a basket of nerves something is wrong with baby.

[EmileeJane]

When's your 20 wk scan Rosie? I am sure everything is fine lots of people don't get the 12 wk scans .

[Rosie85]

This next monday. Excited to see the baby!

[srg09cag11]

Vent alert -- feel free to skip --
I don't want to be self-centered, but I don't really know where else to post my feelings about my gender disappointment.

My husband just doesn't understand. He keeps blowing up with me because I'm not glowing happy about the pregnancy right now, but I'm really trying to get over my disappointment. I just keep feeling like it's a boy, and I'm living in denial; I've felt that way all along, but I know that it's just wishful thinking and stupid. I even tried to buy a baby outfit while I was out with my girls to prove to him that I'm okay, but I just got upset and left the store empty-handed. The husband says the he feels like he can't be happy because I'm not, and he thinks I want to get rid of the baby, which is obviously not true. I want to be happy and excited, but I'm just not there yet, and every time I try to force it, I cry or get angry. I have another ultrasound to check the heart in three weeks, and I know it will still be a girl, but I'm holding on to some ridiculous idea of a miracle change. Sigh.

Thanks... I just needed to say those words out loud to people who are less judgmental if completely unknown to me!

[Mrs_Incredible]

Gd is a horrible beast. Take your time, be kind to yourself, and let yourself grieve what your heart wanted so badly. Huge hugs xxx


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[EmileeJane]

Srg- I have been thinking of you and Bura a lot. I think all of your feelings are completely valid and will feel the exact same way if I hear 'boy' in June. I know I may be overreacting to the yet unknown, but, I have been feeling very distraught about having a 3rd boy. I know I'll love him but lately it's making me nervous that it just won't be worth the stress of 3 kids and a strapped bank account. Especially for the thought of NEVER having my daughter.
I am sorry your DH is being insensitive. There's no way he can fully understand . I mean I look at this journey we are all on its the full extent of control we have aside from IVF. Who goes to all these crazy extents to get their desired gender?! So when we've come this far and tried so hard and prayed or put our entire being into this just to have it go the opposite way, that sucks! I mean where do we go from here? Of course we share in the joy of our comrades victories but it doesn't take the sting of our loss away and can sometimes make it harder. I know I'll always wonder where I went wrong.
I don't mean to offend others but I don't believe in God so I certainly don't buy the, 'God gives you what you need' bit. It's harder for me to wrap my mind about why things worked out the way they did. I hope we ALL, (and think we as a community) have learned valuable life lessons. I hope we are better people for what we've been through and I hope we pass all that amazing knowledge onto our sweet children.
It will all take time but I think it's good you are dealing with the denial and anger and sadness now. Hopefully by the time your baby girl is here you feel nothing but love for her because you've mourned the loss of the son you had hoped for and have freed up that space in your heart just for her. It's okay to always keep a part of your son. Maybe later on you can think of something like a memorial for him. Like buying a special outfit for him and writing a letter (that you don't send) then maybe you could give the outfit to someone in need.
Sorry this goes on and on and hopefully it makes some sense. Huge hugs to you. You are on my mind♡♡♡♡

[Claire33]

Srg, you describe a bit of how it was for me during my 3rd pregnancy. It was hard, really, really hard. All I know that it does get better and that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. But I have to admit, what pulled me through most is that DH said yes to HT and a 4th child. Even though I never wanted to have more than 3 children. I dreaded the HT process and also knew that there is no guarantee of success anyway. So I knew that there was a possibility of never having my DG. It's was difficult. However, after a while you start getting used to your family as it is, not as you wished it were. Just give yourself time and be kind to yourself in the mean while.

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[Burakoam]

SRG i had high hopes that the upside of me not hearing blue was surely going to be you hearing blue. I still cannot believe that there is so much pink in this one tiny club...but it makes me think that this club is in for a big pink boom and a majority if not all will be pink (which means yes all those who are waiting and would still like a pink bundle its very likely in my opinion)

That high boy/girl ratio does always balance out but doesnt mean its going to balance out here. The ladies due the following months after us could have a huge blue spike or (unknown to me as i didnt look much into the ladies due the few months before us) there could be a ton of blue in there that we are making up for. That sorta thing. Everyone stay positive that doesnt yet know and for those of us dealing with GD...we just gotta hang tight. Emilee you speak my mind for me when you mention not feeling that a strapped bank account is worth it for 3 kids if you didnt even get the gender you want...i feel that way too...but i know i love her so much already. I still feel like 'she' is a 'he'...it just seems so surreal. I banked too hard on that old heartbeat myth because it held true for my first two girls who were always 160+...this baby (now supposedly confirmed girl) sits in the 130's and low 140's always...I really did set out on this latest journey just wanting a healthy baby and so far i have at least that much. I still dream of my little boy. I think i will always dream of him to see his face. But i believe whole heartedly what someone else said concerning my baby that my little girl was just 'meant' to be here...and i cherish her even if i had a strong preference and desire for a son instead. I have faith anyone dealing with GD in this group will reach that same place...

[XXforhubby]

I'm hoping with my due date close you guys, 12/3, that we will hear pink for DH's sake!

Hugs Srg!


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[smarston3]

Srg-I can't give you any words of advise but know that I'm feeling the same way you are, you are not alone in your feelings. Currently, I'm 7w2d with baby #4. I'm having a "WTH were we thinking?!"Having four kids?!" Day. I'm worried that when I tell people,(only DH knows) they will look at us like we're crazy not to mention if it's DS4. I know the end goal is a precious, healthy baby that I will love. And I will! But, the stress of swaying, MS, financials, etc is too much for me today. Hugs to you! I wish we lived closed to support each other IRL.


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[Burakoam]

XX ill be honest i miss seeing you post more often ever since they opened up the december/jan/feb thread lol..i am hoping you get your little girl for dh's sake too. Are you getting any blood work done to reveal early? Bring that babys nub in this thread too if you have a scan between 11-13 weeks.. :)

[XXforhubby]

Sorry Butakoam! I'll post more often, since I'm kinda in between DD groups with my DD.

I waffle back and forth with getting the MaterniT21 BW. I meet with the genetic counselor sometime next week to discuss my risk and to start the process. DH says if our risk is anything over 10% he wants to do it. I just can't see spending the money ($150 US dollars) basically just for gender. Plus, my next scan is at 13 weeks 5 days so we will get great nub/potty shots. The US techs here are great and give you any pics you want after they take their measurements.

See I'm not the one with a huge gender preference (I may lean slightly more boy), but I know DH does want a DD badly despite what he says. I'll find out the specific cost that the hospital will bill my insurance for the test and decide.




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[XXforhubby]

How is everyone feeling?

I'm doing better when I take Zantac twice a day. Ugh, I had unresponsive heartburn over the weekend. It was awful! The MS is fine, as long as I take my nightly dose of Zyrtec and B6 twice a day still. I had to stop taking Unisom because my blood pressure was inching higher than I and my doc would like. Since dropping it my BP has returned to normal.

I feel my baby flutter and roll every time I eat and when I go to bed and read DS2 his bedtime stories. It makes me feel everything is ok! I just turned 11 weeks today!! Yay!!


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[Rosie85]

Xx. So cute you are feeling the baby already! 11 weeks is early! Sorry about all the heartburn...how terrible! Hopefully your baby cooperates better than mine for your scan...i couldn't even get the baby into a profile shot. Ha. Crazy babes!!

I am still soo tired all the time. Housework is a biznitch...drains me soo fast and I barely do anything. It is beyond messy everywhere! I am feeling the baby tons more though and Dh was even able to feel from the outside! The little kicks are getting stronger!

Does anyone else still have a flabby belly being further along? When i stand it looks round and pregnant but sitting it looks as if it is all fat flab instead of being hard and pregnant like. Even standing it is still squishy to the touch. Strange for me...with my other 3 my tummy got very hard by now. This baby is carrying so very different.

[Burakoam]

Xx- i swear i was feeling baby at 10-11 weeks too before the anterior placenta started ruining all my fun..im glad some of the first trimester symptoms are at least manageable for you now.. Heres hoping that heartburn means baby has lots of hair ready to grow when its time :P

Rosie- im same as you actually belly wise right now. When i stand my pregnant belly really pops these days but lating on a couch or sitting reclined you could barely tell im pregnant just looks flabby

[kitkat18]

Xx. So cute you are feeling the baby already! 11 weeks is early! Sorry about all the heartburn...how terrible! Hopefully your baby cooperates better than mine for your scan...i couldn't even get the baby into a profile shot. Ha. Crazy babes!!

I am still soo tired all the time. Housework is a biznitch...drains me soo fast and I barely do anything. It is beyond messy everywhere! I am feeling the baby tons more though and Dh was even able to feel from the outside! The little kicks are getting stronger!

Does anyone else still have a flabby belly being further along? When i stand it looks round and pregnant but sitting it looks as if it is all fat flab instead of being hard and pregnant like. Even standing it is still squishy to the touch. Strange for me...with my other 3 my tummy got very hard by now. This baby is carrying so very different.
FX that's a girly sign Rosie! I carried way different with DD than DS's. I was way bigger and more out the front with the boys, with her I was much rounder and looked less obviously pregnant Xx

[Adia]

Xx. So cute you are feeling the baby already! 11 weeks is early! Sorry about all the heartburn...how terrible! Hopefully your baby cooperates better than mine for your scan...i couldn't even get the baby into a profile shot. Ha. Crazy babes!!

I am still soo tired all the time. Housework is a biznitch...drains me soo fast and I barely do anything. It is beyond messy everywhere! I am feeling the baby tons more though and Dh was even able to feel from the outside! The little kicks are getting stronger!

Does anyone else still have a flabby belly being further along? When i stand it looks round and pregnant but sitting it looks as if it is all fat flab instead of being hard and pregnant like. Even standing it is still squishy to the touch. Strange for me...with my other 3 my tummy got very hard by now. This baby is carrying so very different.

What a joy is it to read about your pregnancy Rosie after all your losses and struggles!

FWIW, I am astonished how different it is carrying a boy this time. I am so huge out in front and I still don't look prego from behind, well...I can't see me from behind but I don't think I look prego from behind! This boy is all out front and that is a night and day difference from when I carried my DDs.

I have a pair of pants that I wore constantly with DD3 up to the end, I can't stand wearing those pants this time as they squeeze differently and make me crazy.

Fingers crossed that you carrying differently is the sign of a girl!!

[Rosie85]

Geez ladies! Way to get my hopes up! Haha! Totally kidding. It is okay to have hope! This pregnancy is 100% different and dh really takes stock into it but I don't. I do like to hear stories like your ladies though about how your girl was so different than your boys and vis versa. I swear for some ladies it is true...all the wives tales and others not at all.

[bre_cooper11]

Hi ladies! (This is going to be a rambling mess, so bare with me).

I have been keeping up with your posts but have had hard time responding, time difference and soooo much going on! What a pink storm, indeed!!! I am so happy for the ladies who have gotten their DG and I see most of us blue hopefuls are being overthrown by the pink storm! DS isn’t DH’s biologically but he is very much his son and together we have DD1 & DD2. We swayed but I am not sure it was enough; DHs job requires him to sit in a car for 10-12 hrs and after Iraq hates taking cold showers. In his words, he believes he has cooked his boy makers. haha.
Some of you have seen my gender posts. I am due 23 Sept. We are currently stationed in South Korea, but about 20 miles from North Korea, so we are super secluded. I had my NT scan at 13+4 measuring 13+6 and Dr (2nd Dr, was ob specialist) guessed boy after looking for 10 mins or so. Then my husband was training and I wanted to surprise him with "it's a boy" after he came back, so, I went to a Korean clinic and they scanned me for about 2 mins and hardly looked in the gender area and she said she didn't really see a penis @ just shy of 15wks. Ok... then I went back 17wks and she scanned me for 1 min and 45 secs and once again hardly looked at gender but gave me a potty shot that wasn't really confirmation girl or boy and dismissed me. Oh, Korea.
These first 20 weeks have flown by, with working, my husband being gone most of the time, the kiddos. Before we knew it was time for our anatomy scan. My husband thought it was an elective gender ultrasound... that's what happens when you’re so busy and barley have the time to talk, lol. Our anatomy scan was on Wednesday and I was seriously just in denial about the whole thing but the date had arrived. We have to drive 2hrs to the appt in Seoul and I just couldn't bare someone who didn’t care telling me it was another Girl and making the 2hr ride back. So, before the appt I decided not to find out, but DH said he wanted to know. Which is fine because he has no preference. When we told the tech, it was like her head exploded, lol. She was not allowed to tell us the gender, anyways, and after got the measurements would grab the DR and he would tell us. It was also like his head exploded, he said “Um, that throws a wrench in things”. I walked away not really seeing either boy or girl but I am coming to terms with high percentage that it is a girl. Either way, it is the best choice, I know once baby is born I will over-the-moon in love. In fact, it has turned this overwhelming anxious possibly greatly disappointing experience into sort of a fun exciting surprise.

So, for now I am Team Green! And considering IVF-PGD in the likely-hood it's a Girl, just not sure if I can handle 5 kids, lol- financially or mentally.

Good luck to everyone!! It's nice to talk and vent. Thank you ladies.

[Claire33]

Bre, I was wondering how things were going with you. Now you are team green! Wow, I'll continue to cross fingers you get your boy though, even though you are preparing to hear girl at birth.

Who is next for their scan - XX? EmJ?

[XXforhubby]

I'm due for my 13 week 5 days scan on 6/2. I'll get my results from MaterniT21 on 6/10. I believe EmJ gets her anatomy scan on 6/9.

I'm getting really excited!!!!


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[tarasue]

I'm not next to get my anatomy scan. At my 12 week scan it looked like baby boy #3 for me, but she said it was still too early to be sure. So, looks like the pink storm of our group passed me by[emoji29]. I am trying to come to terms with just being the best boy mom a girl can be. I should have our anatomy scan June 15/16th, I'll be 18 1/2 weeks by then. I am hoping for the best (it's a girl!) but preparing for "oh, you have two little boys? Then you know what this is!!"

I turned 14 weeks yesterday!! So thankful to make it to the second trimester[emoji1]. I know things can still go wrong & I still fear for the worst after my loss in December. This little one is a MOVER!!! I first felt (s)he move at 10w5d, and they have only gotten stronger since! I can even see my belly, which isn't much to brag about, jump when (s)he moves.




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[tarasue]

Bre- I feel you on going team green! I don't know how I will react if it's another boy, I really don't want to cry in the office like I did when they told ds2 was a boy, it was so embarrassing but my emotions got the best of me that day! Since, I've had a sonogram with no heartbeat, my December miscarriage, so hopefully that helps keep things in perspective, there are indeed worse things than hearing the opposite gender than you are wanting.....

Emj and xx I can't wait for your news!!!


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[XXforhubby]

I keep telling DH that I'm expecting this baby to be a boy but hoping for a girl. I feel I need to remind him gently not to get his hopes up. He seems to be handling it well, but we will see. I feel if this is a boy, I did all I possibly could to sway girl. This baby is a part of our family and meant to be!

I feel the baby move occasionally too! I'm 11 weeks and for the past week, I feel the baby when I eat and at night while reading bedtime stories to DS2.


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[EmileeJane]

Yes I'm having the 'for sure' scan on 6/9. I've been laying low. I am VERY convinced it'll be boy# 3 for us and I've been having a terrible time. Very depressed, zero patience with my kids or DH. He will not agree to early scan at one of those specialty US places. Have completely stopped bonding with baby although I'm trying to connect again. Cannot even talk or think about names it sends me in a downward spiral. Anyway hoping a month goes by quickly so no matter what I can move on to healing.

[keepthefaith]

I'm sending loads of pink dust your way girls xxx

[EmileeJane]

Yes I'm having the 'for sure' scan on 6/9. I've been laying low. I am VERY convinced it'll be boy# 3 for us and I've been having a terrible time. Very depressed, zero patience with my kids or DH. He will not agree to early scan at one of those specialty US places. Have completely stopped bonding with baby although I'm trying to connect again. Cannot even talk or think about names it sends me in a downward spiral. Anyway hoping a month goes by quickly so no matter what I can move on to healing.

[keepthefaith]

I got a letter in today asking me to go for a rescan at 24 weeks as baby showing slightly small for dates. Feeling lots of big kicks so hoping when go back in two weeks that baby has caught up with herself. Can't wait till September when she's here and I can celebrate never having to be pregnant again!! Too stressful!

[EmileeJane]

So stressful! I hope all is well Ktf. I agree I can never be pregnant again!

[Rosie85]

I bet she will be all caught up ktf! It is indeed stressful and i too can't wait to be done and move on. I am sooo over it.

[keepthefaith]

We have to create a "Pregnancy ..... soooo over it" group lol!!

[Angel29ique]

Haha my thought KTF. I'm in!!

[bre_cooper11]

Good luck ladies, with your upcoming scans!

Thank you, Claire... fingers crossed cautiously hopeful but expecting our 3rd girly.

Keepingthefaith- Praying your rescan goes well, bright side you get to see babe again!

My husband made the comment, 'well this is going to be the last'... & I'm screaming on the inside 'IF IT'S A BOY!!!' (which he knows how I feel), then remember he knows if it's a boy or girl. I wish I could just be done, lol. I told him, 'I will stay home and have a 12 dozen kids, one is bound to finally be a boy!'... Hormones are awful, lol.

You ladies are right there is so much to be thankful for when babe is healthy, but, I am really at peace with the decision not to find out that day. I knew I would have a break down with someone telling me in such a callus way, if I hear girl I want to hear it my way or when I met her/him. However, it hasn't stopped my googling and comparing the US pics I did get >.<.

[keepthefaith]

Good luck ladies, with your upcoming scans!

Thank you, Claire... fingers crossed cautiously hopeful but expecting our 3rd girly.

Keepingthefaith- Praying your rescan goes well, bright side you get to see babe again!

My husband made the comment, 'well this is going to be the last'... & I'm screaming on the inside 'IF IT'S A BOY!!!' (which he knows how I feel), then remember he knows if it's a boy or girl. I wish I could just be done, lol. I told him, 'I will stay home and have a 12 dozen kids, one is bound to finally be a boy!'... Hormones are awful, lol.

You ladies are right there is so much to be thankful for when babe is healthy, but, I am really at peace with the decision not to find out that day. I knew I would have a break down with someone telling me in such a callus way, if I hear girl I want to hear it my way or when I met her/him. However, it hasn't stopped my googling and comparing the US pics I did get >.<.

Does you dh know and you don't?? X

[Claire33]

Does you dh know and you don't?? X

Exactly my question! Does your DH actually know what it is??

[XXforhubby]

I reread your post Bre! I couldn't stand it if my DH knew the sex and I didn't! That's just me though. I hope I read your post wrong!




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[Burakoam]

Hey ladies hope everyone is feeling okay.. Hubby and i have our 'official' anatomy scan at our obgyn office this thursday... Prepared for 100% confirmation this is my third (and last, god help me) baby girl. Im excited to see baby getting some fat on her... Hoping she hows off for her dad and smiles or yawns... He took the day off to be with me that day and the following day as well... Then our wedding anniversary is saturday... So we have a 4 day anniversary weekend.. :)

[KirstyTay27]

Was given 16th October at 12week scan, can't believe I'm already 18weeks it's going in so quick. Just waiting on my bump to pop, only got tiny bulge just now lol xx

[tarasue]

Good luck burakoam!!!! So exciting!

Yesterday was a bad day for me... After dh and I dtd, I had LOTS of bright red blood and cramping, I am so worried! Called my ob, she said it was the sex that caused all the bleeding, but scheduled an ultrasound for this afternoon just to be safe. I am 14.5 weeks and am not ready to swallow the pill of "it's a boy", so I'm not going to have her look.

To top off my day my sister who is 24 weeks pregnant with her second, a girl of course, said she would bring me all her sons newborn and 0-3 month clothes, well since she won't need them....... Oh, I just wanted to ring her pretty little neck through the phone!!!! They haven't confirmed this is my third boy yet, just a guess, and being it would be my THIRD boy, wouldn't you think I have plenty of boy clothes!!! As my mom shows me all the precious little girl clothes she has bought for my sister, really expensive little girl clothes, might I add. My sisters kid will be the best dressed little girl in the Midwest, and if in fact this is another boy in my belly, he will be in 2x used hammy downs!!!

All that being said, I just hope everything is ok with this baby after my scary bloody/crampy experience. Trying to keep things in prespective[emoji17]


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[keepthefaith]

Good luck burakoam!!!! So exciting!

Yesterday was a bad day for me... After dh and I dtd, I had LOTS of bright red blood and cramping, I am so worried! Called my ob, she said it was the sex that caused all the bleeding, but scheduled an ultrasound for this afternoon just to be safe. I am 14.5 weeks and am not ready to swallow the pill of "it's a boy", so I'm not going to have her look.

To top off my day my sister who is 24 weeks pregnant with her second, a girl of course, said she would bring me all her sons newborn and 0-3 month clothes, well since she won't need them....... Oh, I just wanted to ring her pretty little neck through the phone!!!! They haven't confirmed this is my third boy yet, just a guess, and being it would be my THIRD boy, wouldn't you think I have plenty of boy clothes!!! As my mom shows me all the precious little girl clothes she has bought for my sister, really expensive little girl clothes, might I add. My sisters kid will be the best dressed little girl in the Midwest, and if in fact this is another boy in my belly, he will be in 2x used hammy downs!!!

All that being said, I just hope everything is ok with this baby after my scary bloody/crampy experience. Trying to keep things in prespective[emoji17]


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Hey hope the scan went ok today xx

[XXforhubby]

Oh Tarasue, that sounds just dreadful- all of it! I'm hoping and praying that your baby is fine and well.

As for your sister, that was just plain insensitive! I'm holding out hope for a baby girl for you, but especially a healthy baby above all else.

Hugs, sweetie!!


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[XXforhubby]

OMG ladies! I just got a call from my OB, and I can come in tomorrow to have the BW drawn for the MaterniT21 test! I'll know in 7-10 days, or by next Friday, what we are having! Aaah!!

I sure hope and pray for a healthy baby that is hopefully a girl, for DH's sake! I'm so excited!!!


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[EmileeJane]

How are you tarasue?! That is scary! Sorry about that. I don't think I told you gals but I spotted for 3 weeks from just before 10 wks till around 13. Sometimes it was heavy and dark red but mostly brown, but constant! I was freaking the whole time. They Found a subchorionic hemorrhage at 12 us. I had one with DS2 but never bled out. Anyway I've been good since but it was heavy on my mind. I hope ALL is well with you and the spotting has stopped. Let us know how you are!
Sorry about you mom and sis. That is rough. That would probably push me right over the edge considering I'm close! I doubt they realize the impact it has on you. Have you expressed your feelings with GD with them ever? I'm so careful who I share that with since most people don't and can't understand.
I am still dying to know what we're having and am considering going behind my DH back to an US place and having elective scan. Wondering if I can live with that lie. Just want to move on. So I consider you very brave for not asking at your scan. Thinking of you.

[tarasue]

Little baby was moving all around, thank goodness[emoji1]. Heartbeat was really low, 130, another reason to think boy. I am still pretty crampy, the tech thought she saw a contraction while doing the sono. Bleeding has stopped & hopefully stays that way. I don't remember ever having Braxton hicks with my last two pregnancies. It is more of a constant pressure from left of my belly button down through my girly parts and tingly???? The tech said my placenta was pretty low, but not covering my cervix at this point. I am waiting to hear back from my doctor now. I told the tech I wasn't ready to know the gender yet, BUT, if she could tell for sure I wanted her to write it down and put in a sealed envelope. She said it was too early and wouldn't even look or make a guess, I'm good with that.


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[tarasue]

OMG ladies! I just got a call from my OB, and I can come in tomorrow to have the BW drawn for the MaterniT21 test! I'll know in 7-10 days, or by next Friday, what we are having! Aaah!!

I sure hope and pray for a healthy baby that is hopefully a girl, for DH's sake! I'm so excited!!!


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Yea!!! So exciting! Can't wait to hear! Best of luck to you[emoji2]


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[XXforhubby]

I'm so happy that everything is ok with you and your baby!! What a big relief!


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[tarasue]

Little baby was moving all around, thank goodness[emoji1]. Heartbeat was really low, 130, another reason to think boy. I am still pretty crampy, the tech thought she saw a contraction while doing the sono. Bleeding has stopped & hopefully stays that way. I don't remember ever having Braxton hicks with my last two pregnancies. It is more of a constant pressure from left of my belly button down through my girly parts and tingly???? The tech said my placenta was pretty low, but not covering my cervix at this point. I am waiting to hear back from my doctor now. I told the tech I wasn't ready to know the gender yet, BUT, if she could tell for sure I wanted her to write it down and put in a sealed envelope. She said it was too early and wouldn't even look or make a guess, I'm good with that.

EmilyJane- I did have a sub. Hemmorages, but they thought it had been absorbed from what my sono 2 weeks ago showed. I had spotting with both my boys, especially after intercourse. TMI TMI- But this was bright red, running down my leg!- TMI TMI
I am pretty sore inside still, and no there was no crazy kinky stuff, just normal married people boating sex.


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[keepthefaith]

OMG ladies! I just got a call from my OB, and I can come in tomorrow to have the BW drawn for the MaterniT21 test! I'll know in 7-10 days, or by next Friday, what we are having! Aaah!!

I sure hope and pray for a healthy baby that is hopefully a girl, for DH's sake! I'm so excited!!!



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OMG soooo exciting!!

[keepthefaith]

Little baby was moving all around, thank goodness[emoji1]. Heartbeat was really low, 130, another reason to think boy. I am still pretty crampy, the tech thought she saw a contraction while doing the sono. Bleeding has stopped & hopefully stays that way. I don't remember ever having Braxton hicks with my last two pregnancies. It is more of a constant pressure from left of my belly button down through my girly parts and tingly???? The tech said my placenta was pretty low, but not covering my cervix at this point. I am waiting to hear back from my doctor now. I told the tech I wasn't ready to know the gender yet, BUT, if she could tell for sure I wanted her to write it down and put in a sealed envelope. She said it was too early and wouldn't even look or make a guess, I'm good with that.

EmilyJane- I did have a sub. Hemmorages, but they thought it had been absorbed from what my sono 2 weeks ago showed. I had spotting with both my boys, especially after intercourse. TMI TMI- But this was bright red, running down my leg!- TMI TMI
I am pretty sore inside still, and no there was no crazy kinky stuff, just normal married people boating sex.



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Glad baby ok!!! Fab news xx

[Rosie85]

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Here is 1 photo i got today! Baby looked so cute and nope...i didn't cave! Still team green.

[XXforhubby]

Super cute baby Rosie [emoji4]!


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[Burakoam]

Glad everything is okay with baby tara and dont shoot the messenger but i had all boy guesses with my NT scan not a single girl guess and heart rate has been 130-140 since about 12 weeks and we were told girl at our 16 week scan... There IS hope tara :)

XX im excited for you to get your results back!!

Rosie ADORABLE baby. proud of you to stay team green, had to be a little tempting at 20 weeks.. Dare i say the hard part is over as far as temptation?

[EmileeJane]

Oh no Bura! What small bit of hope I had just went out window! You had boy nub guesses at 12 wks?!?! Did you post your pic here? Or was this at the dr office?

[Rosie85]

It was actually easy to not find out or want to know. I feel like i got boy vibes off of my ultrasound though.

Heart rate was 143 which i dont believe that wives tale at all since my other 3 boys were all in the 170s. So i wouldn't base anything off of heart rates tara.

[Burakoam]

Emilee ultrasound tech guessed boy at a few days shy of 12 weeks and others here and at ingender guessed boy. Granted there were some that said it was too early for them to be comfortable to guess but every guess someone did actually give was boy.

[Burakoam]

Nub was pretty angled but baby was not laying flat for me emilee and i think thats what threw people off. I know i have a post on here if you can find it where you can see the nub... Pretty sure we saw 3 lines and no sign of a penis at 16 week scan though.. Tech is in the business of making guesses at 16 weeks and so it would be bad for her if she was wrong because they give out a total reimbursement if you bring in proof they were wrong... Hard pill for us to swallow because hubby admitted the other night even though he loves her more than he ever imagined she still feels like a boy to him and same goes for me...had another tech at 17 weeks tell me during an emergency scan when i thought i may be leaking fluid that she wouldnt trust a guess at 16 weeks because testicles wouldnt be obvious until later.. And she would have given me false hope a boy was still possible if i didnt see the previous scan with my own two eyes where no boy parts were seen at all even with baby spread eagle.. I had half a mind to tell the lady that yeah she was right but baby wouldnt be a boy without a penis either so the lack of that alone at 16 weeks made it pretty obvious to us...

[EmileeJane]

Did you post the pic on the gender guess forum or which one? I'd like to see it ...

[Burakoam]

I will have to hunt for it emilee but ill try for you. I was so devestated that such a boyish nub could be all girl that i threw a fit and deleted my nt scan pictures on my phone and facebook... Gotta find it on here

[Burakoam]

Emilee for you.. Lol it was 40 pages back.

Taken at 11 weeks 6 days with baby measuring 11 weeks and 4..

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[Burakoam]

Then this is what we saw at 16 weeks

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[EmileeJane]

Gosh I will also be devestated. How horrible does that sound devestated to have a healthy baby! Man do I even deserve to have one?! Sheesh!

The 16 wk pic is pretty clear. I certainly see the issues with the 12 wk shots. I can definitely see how the pic on left would look girly IF baby's back was flat. But the other is a tough call. Definitely looks boyish, especially with the 2 side by side. How horrible that false hope is. I'm sorry you didn't get your boy. Sorry if this brings it all up again for you.
I appreciate you reposting it for me.

[Burakoam]

It didnt take me long to come around, i love her very much and my husband helped me a great deal because instead of going off on me for being sad it wasnt a boy he just held me and let me cry it out and told me he understood why i was sad but that she was beautiful and so far perfect and she was going to need me so i had to push past it. I was extremely worried if it was a girl that he was going to be devastated too and i wouldnt have known how to help him as i would have been suffering as well..but instead he cried the most amazing happy tears for someone who claimed he wanted a boy you would have never known it because he sure loves her exactly at she is now... Never once was i sad she was healthy, matter of fact i have counted my lucky stars that at the very least she IS very healthy. If my husband hadnt been so amazing i probably would still be suffering with my GD..for now its under control and no emilee you didnt drag it all up for me. i was worried initially as i began to hunt for that picture and actually im pleasantly surprised it didnt break my heart to find it...i definitely wont be saving it to my phone or anything ever again, lol..but its all good as it is.

Emilee you deserve a healthy and happy baby too. Its definitely okay to be sad, even devastated if it ends up not being the gender you want...just know you arent alone if thats the case. -big hugs-

[Burakoam]

Actually thanks to you emilee i now feel i can post this video. I found out how to take a clip off the dvd i was given at my 16 week scan...so here was the gender reveal moment for us...


https://youtu.be/870hFt04nic

[Burakoam]

I went shopping today... Got her swing as well but thats not set up yet.

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[Claire33]

Bura, that is looking like a girl yes :) That nub definitely looks boyish, even if it's early. Sorry that you had so much false hope there...

[Rosie85]

Def a girl bura. I am sorry about the false hope as well. I know how much that can hurt...i was so sure ds3 was a girl...his scan even looked girly at first glance and i got sooo excited...then the wand was moved to a better view.

Baby is doing full on acrobatics in my belly. Crazy how they suddenly become to strong! So during my appt i found out my placenta is actjally posterior but i wasnt feeling movement early because my uterus is soo retroverted and hasnt moved foward yet like it is suppose to. My placenta is also quite low laying but just luckily enough outside the range of needing to be monitored.
I am super concerned about my blood pressure. I have had a ton of headaches and my reading was 130/78. Getting close to the danger zone. I really hope it doesnt amount to anything but something doesnt feel right. I am going to a buy a blood pressure cuff i think to self monitor...good idea or bad?

[XXforhubby]

I would Rosie! Hang in there!!


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[Burakoam]

Buy the cuff rosie. Especially during those headaches put that cuff on and see whats going on. Hope its nothing and baby and you are okay

[Burakoam]

XX i feel like im counting down the days with you till your bloodwork gets back lol

[EmileeJane]

I feel the same Xx. I'm so jealous that you get to find out so soon! I saw that there are already gals in the Dec/Jan/Feb DD group who already found out what they're having!! I feel really far behind! Can't believe how early everyone here gets to find out.
I caved and called the only elective US place in town. She was impossible to get a hold of and when I finally talked with her she said her equipment was being worked on and she wasn't booking appointments at the moment. So I feel like that was my sign. Of course now I just feel tortured!
I have my monthly dr appt next Wednesday. I'm going to message him ahead of time and see if he could or would be able to slip me in somewhere for a quick peek at gender. Trying to figure out a way to convince him about how much sleep I'm losing over this without seeming too nutty and desperate. Okay I'm fine with desperate, just don't want to come off as a crazy person!
I'm still having a hard time. Really depressed. It's hardest when I'm at home with the kids and my mind has freedom to wander:( I have to get this over with but cards do not seem to be falling into place for getting an early answer. My doc is my last chance either that or 6/9 it is!

[XXforhubby]

Thank you ladies! I'm excited too!!

EmileeJane- my heart goes out to you! I would explain to your doc that knowing the gender will allow you to plan and to mentally prepare, if it's another boy. I'm sure he'll understand! I'm sure he has dealt with this a time or two.

I hope that you can find peace. I worry about DH. He seems to be retreating, and I can't help but think he's struggling with GD again. I've tried talking to him about it, and he says the right things...I guess I have to take him at his word.

My heart goes out to all of you ladies dealing with GD. It breaks my heart and know that I think of you often and put out good thoughts to the world that you all may find peace and strength to get through these tough weeks.

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[keepthefaith]

Xx eek excited for you!!! Can't wait to hear!!

Em hope you get something sorted!!

I feel I'm getting huge now! 23 weeks on Sunday and hoping this is a good sign that baby has got bigger, got rescan on 2nd June to see!

[Burakoam]

Yeah this darn anterior placenta still ruins things a bit for me. Baby is REALLY strong and i feel alot of her movements but not like with my first two and by now i swear the other two were having hiccups and i havent felt those yet :( making it worse is even the really strong movements my husband says he just doesnt feel.. i dunno i feel robbed lol these movements are always the best part of pregnancy...later on im sure they will be more noticable but also downright uncomfortable at times... DD2 played my ribs like a xylephone once near the end.. Made me arch my back and cry out it was so bad.

[Burakoam]

Taken today at anatomy scan 19 weeks 6 days.

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[XXforhubby]

Congrats. Big hugs Burakoam [emoji8]!


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[Claire33]

Rosie, yes, it's important to watch that blood pressure! I found out that I don't have an anterior placenta, the 13 week tech was wrong. So I don't know why it was taking so long to feel movement.

EmJ, I understand how you are feeling. I've been there where you are and did hear boy for a 3rd time. I hope this is your girl, but if it's any sort of comfort, several of us on here have been through the GD-beast 3 or more times, so we will hopefully be able to be here for you!

XX - exciting times!

Bura, I personally wouldn't be able to predict gender from that last potty shot, but I am no expert. I'm sure the tech know what he/she is doing!

[Burakoam]

That potty shot actually has thrown me too. She said girl, she typed girl, but that looks like a turtle/ boy shot...two girls and not one of their potty shots looked that way at this point... Maybe her labia is swelling early?

[Rosie85]

Bura that potty shot is terrible...looks more boy to me...but i am not the best at reading them either. Share it on another board if you havent already and get more opinions!

[Rosie85]

Claire...hopefully baby will be moving more soon. The reason i didnt feel it was because my uterus is retroverted and very very low. Maybe you have something similar?

[Claire33]

Rosie, I'm feeling lots of movement now luckily, but while with my previous 2 boys I felt movement from week 9-10 and at week 12-13 I felt lots. Now it took until around week 17 before I felt regular movement (like with my first pregnancy). So I thought it was the anterior placenta causing this, and I was surprised when the latest tech said my placenta was on the posterioir wall. Oh well, now baby is moving a lot, so I don't worry anymore!

Bura - I am also thrown by your potty shot. I mean it's not like you of all people need an ambiguous potty shot at the moment...

I've been browsing the IG confirmed girl potty shots, and even though most of the pics don't look like yours, here are some that resemble it slightly. Maybe someone on here is better at potty shots than me.

Here are the potty shots that look a bit like yours:

Page 10: MrsOverland, (7th May 2013)

Page 8: HappyMedium (10th March 2013) and Maple29 (23rd feb 2013)

Post Your 15+ Weeks Confirmed GIRL Potty Shots Here in Ultrasound Gender Prediction Forum (http://www.ingender.com/forum/Thread.aspx?ID=158965)

[Burakoam]

Yeah theres some that get close but defin not exactly like mine... And they tend to be later than my shot like when a baby girls labia begins to swell right before birth.. And the potty shot she took... Alfirbsicushwjd. This kid is going to kill me. I jinxed myself i think when i went around saying "i dont get how ultrasound techs can guess incorrectly it looks pretty obvious do long as the angle is right"

Took her a bit zooming in and out too and i was like "whaaa... What?" And the tech says "just trying to make sure babies legs are really nice and open"

Thankfully i have another ultrasound because my placenta is low lying on top of anterior...who even knew that could happen .. Not placenta previa they said thankfully but close enough they may not want to even risk me delivering naturally if the placenta doesnt move back a bit in the coming months as my uterus gets bigger

[Burakoam]

So i have that ultrasound probably in about 10 weeks or so and maybe baby will be a bit more 'obvious' then. I told DH this am when all this happened i couldnt imagine the hot mess i would be in the delivery room if this entire pregnancy i thought this baby was a girl only for it to SOMEHOW end up being a boy. i refuse to believe 100% this potty shot means baby gender was wrong..like i just cant allow myself to even have the slightest hope maybe they have been wrong because it would crush me.. Again.. So until something dramatic happens like my next ultrasound or god forbid delivery day and i am told i have a son im going to convince myself maybe the tech just got a bad shot of her girl parts..

[Claire33]

I totally understand Bura, it's totally wise not to get any hope whatsoever from this potty shot! I just had another look at you 16 week video, and that baby is looking very very much like a girl. This is totally still a girl until proven otherwise!

[EmileeJane]

Anyone talk with srg? I think about her and hope she is feeling better about her sweet girl.

[keepthefaith]

Hey girls, well I'm feeling miserable, had a chest infection all week and been getting no better and went back to docs today and now have a rattle in my lungs which doc is concerned could turn into pneumonia. Signed off work for a week with a strong antibiotic and to go back to see him Tuesday. Chest so sore and coughing driving me and family mad. Also got no energy. Nightmare ��

Xx when do you get results??

[XXforhubby]

Oh no KTF! I sure hope you feel better soon and it doesn't turn into pneumonia!

I hope they call me next week and it doesn't take longer because of Memorial Day (I'm in the U.S.)! I'm actually doing fine! I'm no longer anxious and am ok either way. It's just DH I'm worried about.


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[Claire33]

I hope you get better soon KTF! And good luck waiting XX!

[Burakoam]

Have not heard from SRG, or seen her post in a bit. SRG if you are skimming through i hope you see we are thinking of you.

[Angel29ique]

Anyone of you ladies had weightloss in pregnancy before. I remember with my son that after 20 weeks i found out i only gained like 380 grams. Now with our little girl im on 18 weeks and 2,5 kg lower than my start weight.. Should i worry?

[XXforhubby]

Anyone of you ladies had weightloss in pregnancy before. I remember with my son that after 20 weeks i found out i only gained like 380 grams. Now with our little girl im on 18 weeks and 2,5 kg lower than my start weight.. Should i worry?

I haven't, but I have heard of it before. I think as long as the baby is growing and developing appropriately, everything should be ok. If you're concerned, bring it up to your OB. I'm sure if it was a problem, your OB would have discussed it with you.

On the bright side, you won't have much to lose after delivery [emoji3]!


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[Burakoam]

Have any of you experienced this kind of back pain when pregnant or know someone who has? Should i be concerned?

Lately ive been having real bad pain on my right side lower back... I think sort of in the glute area... Lumbar spine for sure... Its made bending much harder than it should be... I honestly feel sometimes i cant bend At all teally have to work for it and there is weakness and shaking in my thighs..but ive had sciatic pain before and its nothing like this. Tonight i sat up from laying down and could barely sit straight up... The pain was so bad i arched back trying to take pressure off my lower back didnt help relieve it at all.. Then i struggled and stood up to walk where i took a few steps and it felt like my back was giving out...rather my legs went really weak and if hubby hadnt been there i would have fallen.. Thats what it feels like when your back goes out right? Basically tonight has proven this is getting worse not better but i dunno if i should bring it up to dr or not... I didnt have anything like this with my first two...im also worried about how they would treat it... X rays etc.. I cant take aleve or other nsaids obvs and tylenol doesnt help..at the same time i think im more terrified of this getting worse.. Its actually pretty bad tonight..I still have 18 weeks or so to go :(

Advice is appreciated.. Im wondering if with how baby has been laying/growing if she is cutting off blood flow to a nerve.. She likes to hang upside down head close to my cervix... So her head is no doubt on my lower spine alot..google and other places are failing me..

[Burakoam]

I may have been wrong... If google charts are correct its more in the sacral spine area?

[covered in blue]

I'd mention it to your doctor. It's really common to have back pain in pregnancy and I'm sure they won't get you to have x-Rays. Even if they did you can always refuse any treatment that you don't want. Maybe some physio, or a support belt or something simple like that will help. Hope you feel better soon!

[XXforhubby]

I'd mention it to your doctor. It's really common to have back pain in pregnancy and I'm sure they won't get you to have x-Rays. Even if they did you can always refuse any treatment that you don't want. Maybe some physio, or a support belt or something simple like that will help. Hope you feel better soon!

I agree! You should definite bring it up to your doctor! I hope and pray you get answers and some relief soon!!


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[Adia]

Burakoam, do you see a chiropractor? I do and it has been a saving grace in this pregnancy.

I was having the hardest time doing anything, sitting, standing, etc because my sacrum just felt like it wasn't connected to my pelvic bones, walking was getting to be impossible. It felt like my pelvis was falling apart.

The chiro adjusted me last Thursday and I feel completely different. She really just stretched out some of my lower glute muscles and some other slight adjustments on my lower back and I am much better.

Good luck, back pain in pregnancy is a special kind of misery!

[Burakoam]

Okay chiro here i come it seems lol

[EmileeJane]

I have been having sciatic pain on my left side since 8 wks this pregnancy. The Relaxin is killing me. I can hardly sit or walk some days. It changes sometimes it's butt cheek and back thigh and sometimes it's inner thigh down through my knee and when it's both I can barely walk. I've also had my varicose veins giving me pain the last couple of days. Keep wondering how I'll make it to 40 weeks! Always a ray of sunshine here!
I don't love pregnancy but I appreciate the miracle and process of it all. Even though I'll be aching the whole time, I'm grateful to have always carried my babies to term, have healthy babes and healthy pregnancies even though they aren't without trials.
I will probably go back to my acupuncturist to see if she can help with stuff. I'm considering chiropractic work as well but for some reason they freak me out!
Feel better Bura, you're not alone:)

[Adia]

EmileeJane,
truth be told some chiros are quacks, but most are really genuine and do a great job.

Ask around or look online for reviews to see which ones have good reputations.

I have been seeing chiros for years and I can't do without them. My kids go to the chiropractor way more than the pediatrician and i think they are better off for it.

If nothing else give it a shot in pregnancy and see if it helps. We got the insurance we have mainly because it covers chiropractic adjustments!!!

[EmileeJane]

Adia- that's what scares me! But there are plenty of Drs who are poor at what they do too. You're right it's about asking around and finding the good ones. I have a couple of names from reputable sources and will check them out! Thanks!

[EmileeJane]

Spoke with my dr this morning. I had messaged him last night about really needing to find out the gender for my mental well being. I asked if he could at all if possible get me in for an US at tomorrow's appt. He wrote me back today saying that he would sneak me into an open spot himself so I wouldn't get charged under a technician ' s time. So hopefully I'll find out tomorrow afternoon what we're having and this will all be over. If he can't fit me in in the afternoon he said I could come back later tomorrow evening for a scan. I have clients all evening tomorrow but will move them in a heartbeat if I can't get it'll done earlier. Fingers crossed for earlier though!
Today is creeping by so slowly! I can hardly wait for this to be over tomorrow! Wish me luck. I'll let you know!

[Rosie85]

Exciting emj!! One more sleep!

[Claire33]

Oh EmJ, good luck!! :luck::fingers:

:nails:

[XXforhubby]

Keeping everything crossed for you Em!!

I'll be stalking for updates for sure!!!


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[2boysJustOneGirl]

Best of luck Emilee. Fingers crossed for you!


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[keepthefaith]

Eek excited to hear Emj!!

Xx no news yet??


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[XXforhubby]

Eek excited to hear Emj!!

Xx no news yet??


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No news as of yesterday. We will see what today brings! I'm hoping to hear by Thursday or Friday.


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[Claire33]

Stalking EmJ and XX!!! :oops::bigsmile:

:nails:

[keepthefaith]

Eek exciting!!


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[kitkat18]

Crossing my fingers and toes for EMJ and XX

[Rosie85]

Good luck ladies!

Today is a struggle for me. I have a friend due pretty much the same day as me and she has 2 boys already and she was soo nervous she would have another boy and i felt like I had someone irl i could talk to about gd. Well she just found out she is having a girl..of course. Brings up old feelings of everyone getting what they want but me. I feel bitter all of a sudden. A few days ago I was fine with another boy and now I have that sinking gd feeling again. She is posting pics of all her girly clothes and such. She keeps telling me I still have a chnace but my gut tells me boy. I dont know if i am going to be able to hang around her after the babies are born. I feel like a horrible friend!

[2boysJustOneGirl]

XX I didn't realize you will also soon find out the gender! I am haven't been on here much lately! Fingers crossed for you too.


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[EmileeJane]

Bura- I am sorry lady. It's hard when people close to you are getting what you want. I'd unfollow
her! And get your feelings out on here. We can all relate!

I am sick to my stomach this morning. Trying to predict my reaction to 'boy'. Ugh. I deeply dislike being vulnerable in front of people. DH will be there and I'm very grateful my Dr will be doing the US himself. Although his opinion means a lot to me and I hope I don't make a fool of myself!
Baby steps to 12 o'clock. Baby steps to 12 o'clock. . .

[Claire33]

Rosie, I'm sorry you have to deal with this. It is difficult if people get what you want and rub it in your face (even if it is unintentional) and Facebook is the worst. Even now that I'm having a girl, it's difficult to see people having a girl as their second or third child, they haven't had to deal with GD in the same way as I have. And maybe women with 4 or 5 boys before a girl think I got it easy with "only" 3 boys. :bighug:

EmJ, I'm crossing all I have for you!

[EmileeJane]

Sorry I meant to write Rosie on the last one! Hang in there lady!

[Rosie85]

Thanks ladies.

Emj...any clues as to what time your scan will be at?!

[EmileeJane]

12. I'm scarfing food and jetting outta wk soon!

[Rosie85]

Oh geez...i see you wrote that up top now. Sorry!! Good luck and cant wait to hear!!

[keepthefaith]

Me neither eek!!!


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[Adia]

EmJ, we are here to help celebrate your baby no matter what!!

Sorry Rosie, that is so tough. You aren't alone in those feelings. I still struggle with the jealousy of others in twinges and I have my DG on the way!!

XX....eek!! :nails:

[Claire33]

Adia, are you having a boy? I thought you were Team Green?

[XXforhubby]

Anxiously waiting EmJ!!! I'm really excited for you!!!


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[EmileeJane]

25478
Holy S*$#@!!!!! We are having a GIRL!!!!
I am in so much shock! So so so much! Aside from 1 person all you gals know before anyone!!!!! So grateful to swaying and luck and whatever else! Thank you all too so very much for your support when I'm down!
My doc was there but talked an US tech into doing it so it could be fast and accurately. She found it instantly and asked if we had any guesses. I was like yes, girl(since I've clearly done my research). She agreed and pointed out the 3 lines. Doc said if they're wrong at this point it's cuz the penis is small. He had her check again and she pointed out the cord which you see in the pic and again was very confident of girl. This pic was snapped a second after a much better pic of the labia but it's still good!
Doc said he was glad it went this way. I said, 'why you didn't want to deal with me if it went the other way?' He laughed and said, 'Right!'
Big hugs all around. I'm ecstatic!☆♡☆♡☆♡

[Rosie85]

Super super duper congrats!!!

[keepthefaith]

Woo hooo amazing amazing so happy for you Hun it's great feeling!!!


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[Claire33]

Congrats, such great news!

:running:

:DD::cheer:

[EmileeJane]

25478
Holy S*$#@!!!!! We are having a GIRL!!!!
I am in so much shock! So so so much! Aside from 1 person all you gals know before anyone!!!!! So grateful to swaying and luck and whatever else! Thank you all too so very much for your support when I'm down!
My doc was there but talked an US tech into doing it so it could be fast and accurately. She found it instantly and asked if we had any guesses. I was like yes, girl(since I've clearly done my research). She agreed and pointed out the 3 lines. Doc said if they're wrong at this point it's cuz the penis is small. He had her check again and she pointed out the cord which you see in the pic and again was very confident of girl. This pic was snapped a second after a much better pic of the labia but it's still good!
Doc said he was glad it went this way. I said, 'why you didn't want to deal with me if it went the other way?' He laughed and said, 'Right!'
Big hugs all around. I'm ecstatic!☆♡☆♡☆♡

[EmileeJane]

Sorry didn't mean to re post that! Have tried deleting it twice! Oh well!

Thank you all SO MUCH!!!

[keepthefaith]

Def worth saying twice hun!!!


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[2boysJustOneGirl]

Congrats Emileejane!!! It's an amazing feeling isn't, knowing you won't be an all boy mom anymore!?!? Yay!!!


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[kitkat18]

Such great feeling EMJ big congrats!!! Xxx

[tarasue]

Huge congrats emileejane!!! So happy for you!


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[keepthefaith]

Who uses tapatalk? I'm trying it and quite like it as gives me a message alert when someone posts!


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[Rosie85]

I have not tried it...it keeps asking me to. I always click no. Im concerned it will give me typing issues like I have with facebook.

[XXforhubby]

Yay EmJ! Big congrats! [emoji175][emoji175]


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[Burakoam]

Congratulations emilee... ;)

Not a single boy in this club yet that is known... Unless im missing an announcment somewhere... Rosie there is hope. I promise you just gotta hang in there. Xx i hope the pink storm hits you too for hubbys sake.. I have tremendous faith rosie that you may very well have your girl this time. And being team green will make d-day all that much sweeter if im right and you hear those infamous words "you have a beautiful baby GIRL!!" Have faith... Just a little. As more and more pink gets announced my heart shatters for anyone left who has to live with any fear of not getting their DG... I hope me and SRG are the only ones who have to feel that pain. Two is plenty. Im praying for everyone left.

[Burakoam]

:bighug::bighug::bighug: Rosie...

[Angel29ique]

Congrats Em!! :-)

[Keshet]

I'm still with you Rosie on team green. Waiting to do a second amnio because of an issue with my first. The waiting is just endless.

[XXforhubby]

I'm still with you Rosie on team green. Waiting to do a second amnio because of an issue with my first. The waiting is just endless.

I'm thinking of you Keshet! I'm hoping and praying that your little one is healthy! Keep us posted sweetie!!

Big hugs!


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[Adia]

Adia, are you having a boy? I thought you were Team Green?

Claire33, my nerves are shot I had to know either way and I am having a boy.
I had bad GD with DD3 so I found out asap about this baby. I knew I needed time to come to terms with whatever he/she was. I am so thrilled but still having a hard time really believing this is a boy. I had a very vivid dream the other night that he turned out to be a girl. That was a tough night!!

[Adia]

WOOHOO! EmJ!!!! So happy for you!! Congratulations!!

[XXforhubby]

Congratulations emilee... ;)

Not a single boy in this club yet that is known... Unless im missing an announcment somewhere... Rosie there is hope. I promise you just gotta hang in there. Xx i hope the pink storm hits you too for hubbys sake.. I have tremendous faith rosie that you may very well have your girl this time. And being team green will make d-day all that much sweeter if im right and you hear those infamous words "you have a beautiful baby GIRL!!" Have faith... Just a little. As more and more pink gets announced my heart shatters for anyone left who has to live with any fear of not getting their DG... I hope me and SRG are the only ones who have to feel that pain. Two is plenty. Im praying for everyone left.

I don't know why I feel this little one is a boy. Maybe it's because it's all I know and all I've ever wanted? Maybe it's a safety mechanism so I can be strong for DH, because along the way I too started to want a little girl. I'm not sure. I do hope that this is a little girl for DH's sake. I know I'll be ok. After all I've been through TTCing, A) nothing will surprise me anymore and B) I'm quite used to things not working out the way I think they will [emoji1]!

I may not get the results back this week. The lab received my samples on 5/21 and depending on if they closed for Memorial Day or not it could very well be next Monday or Tuesday [emoji53]. I was told, however, that the results will be faxed to my doctor 5 days after the receipt of my sample.

I'll be sure to update when I find out!!


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[Claire33]

Aida, congrats on your boy! I understand your feelings of not believing it, as I am exactly the same with this pregnancy. I'm still expecting to hear boy at birth :worry::oops::bigsmile:

[kitkat18]

Just crashingbin to say..Hope its your girl XX for DH !! But so good that you will be a okay with another little boy, either way I'm excited to hear! Xx

[EmileeJane]

:kiss::kiss:I agree with Bura! There is a massive pink storm here and all around me. I know double or more the amount of people having girls. I was at Nordstrom shopping in baby dept yesterday and overhead another customer telling the sales girl that her daughter was having her 1st girl after 2 boys today and that her best friend was having a girl in August!
I totally think it's something in the air and if there's hope for me there's hope for you Rosie, Kesh, tarasue, & Xx.
I was also wondering if there were any boys in here. But I guess not. Crazy!
Sorry again that you didn't get your DG Bura and Srg. Please don't think I'm smug now. I was thinking how much I've learned from getting the opposite of what I wanted. I love my DS1 but he is a challenge to say the least. I feel like DS2 had to be a boy to prove to me how amazingly wonderful boys can be, contrary to what I previously thought. He is the light of my life!
I am so shocked and happy and a bit scared(so is DH about a girl, even though he wanted her too. He is real scared about wiping a vagina!) We are excited for the new adventure.
Thanks again gals you all mean a lot to me. :kiss:

[Rosie85]

It just seems the pink dust has to settle. There is no way there is enough left for me!! Haha. My non sway really hurts my chances so if anyone gets a boy it will be me!

[atomic sagebrush]

So so happy for you!!! Huge congrats EmJ!!

[XXforhubby]

It just seems the pink dust has to settle. There is no way there is enough left for me!! Haha. My non sway really hurts my chances so if anyone gets a boy it will be me!

I feel the same way too Rosie! Especially since I started out not having a preference, but somewhere along the way I found myself thinking it would be nice to have the experience of having a girl. I just really want a healthy baby!

Well if I don't get my results back this week, I have my NT scan on Tuesday to look forward to! It's always great seeing the baby!

This baby moves differently than my boys did. My boys I felt jerky movements like they were jumping around. This baby likes to roll! I always feel like I'm losing my stomach on a fun roller coaster ride! It always makes me giggle! Of course I feel the gentle pokes, but these rolls get me every time [emoji4]!

I'm 13 weeks today! Yay!


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[Burakoam]

Xx bring us a nub shot next tuesday!!! -throws all of her pink dust in the air-

[Burakoam]

I dont know Rosie.. Srg swayed more for blue and so did i we still got pink... Who knows what it is but i am thinking (and hoping) it affected your "non sway" the way it affected our sways.. Time will tell and just know im eager for your baby to make their appearance almost as much as im anticipating mine just to know if the dust really did settle....

[Rosie85]

The thing i did have going for me is the fact that i had 2 miscarriages and a chemical before i got pregnant and my period was more heavy and irregular than ever. I had always had very light cycles. I also made sure to fast and dh had been taking ole but not super consistently anymore at that point.

All my weight was was 6 months prior though which is too far out and we had too many attempts which makes me believe it will be a boy!

[tarasue]

Congratulations emilee... ;)

Not a single boy in this club yet that is known... Unless im missing an announcment somewhere... Rosie there is hope. I promise you just gotta hang in there. Xx i hope the pink storm hits you too for hubbys sake.. I have tremendous faith rosie that you may very well have your girl this time. And being team green will make d-day all that much sweeter if im right and you hear those infamous words "you have a beautiful baby GIRL!!" Have faith... Just a little. As more and more pink gets announced my heart shatters for anyone left who has to live with any fear of not getting their DG... I hope me and SRG are the only ones who have to feel that pain. Two is plenty. Im praying for everyone left.

From my 12 week scan, the tech guessed boy.... But said it was still early to tell for sure. I'm holding on to hope that she was wrong....

Now I am going to vent........
My girl name that I have picked out is Nora, I told my mom and my sister(who is 25weeks along with a girl). Her name at the time was either Mila or Maggie, just this week she told me she knows in her heart, her little girl is supposed to be named Cora......... Her husband isn't on board with Cora, partially because our name is Nora, but it is really upsetting me that she would do that! If I am having another boy I won't care as much if they go with that name, but every time she mentions it I can feel my heart rate skyrocket and I had a mini panic attack and could hardly breathe this morning when she told me her 3 year old is calling his sister Cora! Sorry to vent, yet again! I told my mom how I felt and she said she is sorry that it obviously upsets me, but she doesn't think the names sound anything alike?!? I know she is just trying to keep the peace, but Nora and Cora sound like great names for twins, not cousins that would be 10 weeks apart! That just sounds like someone couldn't come up with their own name to me!! I know I could be fretting over nothing, being my chances are this is another boy, but it's really upsetting to me!


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[ImmiNAddi]

From my 12 week scan, the tech guessed boy.... But said it was still early to tell for sure. I'm holding on to hope that she was wrong....

Now I am going to vent........
My girl name that I have picked out is Nora, I told my mom and my sister(who is 25weeks along with a girl). Her name at the time was either Mila or Maggie, just this week she told me she knows in her heart, her little girl is supposed to be named Cora......... Her husband isn't on board with Cora, partially because our name is Nora, but it is really upsetting me that she would do that! If I am having another boy I won't care as much if they go with that name, but every time she mentions it I can feel my heart rate skyrocket and I had a mini panic attack and could hardly breathe this morning when she told me her 3 year old is calling his sister Cora! Sorry to vent, yet again! I told my mom how I felt and she said she is sorry that it obviously upsets me, but she doesn't think the names sound anything alike?!? I know she is just trying to keep the peace, but Nora and Cora sound like great names for twins, not cousins that would be 10 weeks apart! That just sounds like someone couldn't come up with their own name to me!! I know I could be fretting over nothing, being my chances are this is another boy, but it's really upsetting to me!


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Tarasue, you have every right to be upset - they are very similar! When you get your girl, no matter what anyone else calls their bub I would stick to your guns and have the name that you have always wanted... it might seem a little strange for outsiders (but who cares what they think right?) when they are new babies, but as they grow up and into adulthood I don't think it will matter at all :)
I have a niece who is Madeline and I would love to use Addison..... She gets Maddi for short and I would use Addi - so I am in the same sort of boat... but I do have another name that I love just as much, so lucky in that sense. Good luck! xx

[XXforhubby]

I'm sorry you are going through this Tarasue! Maybe you could try talking to your sister and tell her how you feel. Maybe she will understand. If not, then by all means use your name. FWIW, I like Nora way better anyway!

I've had that happen before too, but now looking back, my boys' names are way better anyway! I have NOT told anyone our names for a girl or a boy. 1) to avoid all the rude comments people seem to make and 2) I don't want someone to steal/copy it! It's highly doubtful on our girl name though- it is a word name, because I have a word name. They actually go together nicely [emoji4]! DH is on board but is being stubborn on the middle name. I told him I don't care as long as my name I picked out is the first name [emoji14]!


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[EmileeJane]

Tarasue- that is really lame of your sis. Clearly she got the name idea from you. And I agree with Immi, stick to your guns on Nora. Again, no one else will make significant connection with cousins having similar names.
I don't like talking names with any other pregnant gals (this doesn't apply to you ladies) or people closely related to pregnant gals for fear of them stealing my name. Of course the nasty comments and opinions too. It's a rough road! Everyone's opinions on your family makeup and the names you give your child! Poor kid's not even here yet!
Rosie you still have a chance, I'd say my sway was very lacking towards the end. The biggest factors for me were the Femara, my weight and breastfeeding. Possibly my DH tight undies;) you never know. Any little bit (like the miscarriages) may lean in your direction.

Atomic sagebrush- thank you so very much! My OB is pretty famous in the crunchy community here, I'm sure you've heard of him! Excited to be on my 2nd VBAC journey! So grateful for all your help!

[Claire33]

Tara, I would also be upset. She obviously got inspired by your name. It sounds like her husband has more sense than she does. That said, I know of some girl cousins born a month apart, called Melina and Celina :D Their moms are also sisters, like you. Everyone laughed about it in the beginning, but now nobody cares. People get used to things. But I understand you would like to avoid the situation in the first place of course!

[tarasue]

Thanks girls, I just really needed to get that off my chest. The only reason I had the name discussion with her was to make sure we didn't have the same or similar names picked out in the beginning, I never thought in my wildest dreams she would change her name after the conversation to something similar, or I obviously wouldn't have told her!!!! My sister isn't that kind of person, maybe that's what it upsets me so much, is I thought we were good on names, I had mine, she had hers. Anyway, thanks for your support girls, my husband thinks it's a pretty lame move on my sisters part as well, even if my peacemaker mom who is always sunshine and rainbows doesn't see the issue....


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[keepthefaith]

Tarasue you have every right to be frustrated! You stick with your name regardless of what sister calls hers, I'm sure it be absolutely fine and she knows it was your name all along so there be no surprises or her saying you copied her!


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[Rosie85]

Tara....i actually had the name Nora on my list. My cousin used it. Then my other name on the list...greta...my other cousin used. It is so frustrating when people take what we want. I personally think it wouldnt be awful to have a cora and nora in the family. Names are easy to rhyme...only so many variations. Do what you want and what makes you happy no matter the situation!

[2boysJustOneGirl]

I am a name hoarder. I never tell anybody names I have picked out for the above reasons! On that note- seeing I don't live next door to any of you ladies- I am tossing around Nora as well. I like it. Short and sweet.


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[Burakoam]

I have loved the name Nora since i was a wee little girl and heard a group called blessid union of souls sing their song about their grandmother named Nora...title of the song even... But as beautiful as the name is i couldnt ever bring myself to use it myself. Beautiful name tara and if you have your girl i say go for it regardless of your sister. Ill be humming her a lullaby all the way from here the night shes born lol

[tarasue]

Probably fretting over nothing & will find out in 3 weeks if it's a girl or boy!

Tess is my other girl name. If it's a girl, we wanted to wait and see what she looked like before we decided. Light hair like ds1, we would name her Nora. Dark hair like ds2, name her Tess.... The only boy name I like is Hudson, and I know my husband will veto that[emoji16]! I will stick to my guns if it is a girl, my sister had fair warning and we chose the name before they did, we will see how all this plays out[emoji6]! All this girl drama, and I don't even know if it's a girl. Do I really want more girl drama in my life, or stick with the smack down problem solving of boys[emoji12]


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[Mars]

Hey ladies. I don't post in here much but try to read along. So we were team green but DH wants to find out and I think for my own mental health it probably is better to find out now then at the birth. Anyway our scan is in 2 days and I am freaking out big time! I'm so scared to know, like once we know that's it. The bubble is burst. Right now it could be a little girl inside me but in 2 days I'll know and if it's a boy I'm not sure how I'll take it. I'm trying to prepare myself but I just feel this one is a girl and sooooo many people want it to be a girl but I don't want to think about it. I want to know but I don't want to.
Things that make me think it's a girl are I had worse morning sickness this time, I've got heaps of acne, I have a smaller bump but it's sitting higher and I feel like it's more in my bum and I have craved more fruits then meat this time. But I know this means nothing. God I'm scared [emoji53]

[keepthefaith]

Mars it's the scariest thing ever waiting to hear but I def think it's best if you find out! It gives you time to accept whatever is coming. When we got pg I initially had regrets because I wondered if I could accept another boy. Then we went for an early scan (before could tell gender) and the minute I saw baby jumping about in there I just knew that I would be happy with a girl or boy. Don't get me wrong I would have mourned the daughter I would never have but would accept this was my fate and live with it. Nevertheless we found out this is a girl and it's taken me months and months to believe (still can't some times) I have a growth scan on Tuesday so will be thinking about you at your scan on same day. I hope your scan brings you the pink news you want to hear, sending you lots of pink vibes hun xxx


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[Mars]

Thanks KTF :) I know I'll be ok. It took a long time to come to terms with DS2 being a boy but once he was here and now I wouldn't change it so I know it will be fine and a boy will fit in fine but I so desperately want to hear those words "it's a girl". I just have to keep saying what's meant to be will be. Even thinking about finding out makes me feel sick [emoji53]

[Claire33]

Exciting and scary Mars!

If you hear boy, know that several of us have been there, hearing DS3. It was difficult, but I made it to the other end and absolutely adore this little man of mine :awe::diaper:

[XXforhubby]

Mars- I hope it's your DD! I'll be stalking for sure!


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[Angel29ique]

Mars, dont wanna give you any false hope, but the morning sickness and acne was also new to me in this pregnancy compared to my son and we are having a girl this time.

KTF have had the same as you not daring to believe even the scan at 14 weeks which was clearly girl. However had a scan again yesterday cause i couldnt stand waiting to see if she was okay (since i couldnt feel any movement and started to stress) and she is still all girl.

I think we have hit a pink storm/tornado in this group and i dont think it will lay down yet. So fingers crossed for all of you waiting for your gender results.. [emoji120]

[XXforhubby]

Mars, dont wanna give you any false hope, but the morning sickness and acne was also new to me in this pregnancy compared to my son and we are having a girl this time.

KTF have had the same as you not daring to believe even the scan at 14 weeks which was clearly girl. However had a scan again yesterday cause i couldnt stand waiting to see if she was okay (since i couldnt feel any movement and started to stress) and she is still all girl.

I think we have hit a pink storm/tornado in this group and i dont think it will lay down yet. So fingers crossed for all of you waiting for your gender results.. [emoji120]

I sure hope the pink storm/tornado didn't miss me! I just can't believe we could have a girl. I have convinced myself that this is a boy, and we picked out a boy name we both really love. It took us so long to come up with names for the boys! I sure hope the results of my BW are in tomorrow! That way I can confirm them with my scan on Tuesday!


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[Angel29ique]

Fingers crossed for you XX!

[EmileeJane]

Mars that is so exciting! It is a hard wait. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. We are all excited to hear your news, girl or boy!
I was really thinking I had to have a boy and we picked out a name (which we've never done before baby was here). I'm still in shock she said girl at 16 wks 6 days. I'm still a tiny bit scared that consensus will change in 9 days at our big scan.
Good luck! Keep busy tomorrow!

Xx- yay! Can't wait for your results! Exciting to know their in!!!! Can't wait to hear!!!
Fingers crossed for you both!

[Claire33]

:fx: for Mars and XX!!!

[Mars]

Thanks ladies. If it's s boy I'm going to need a bit of support. I love my boys but I feel so strongly this could be my girl.

[keepthefaith]

We are here Mars whatever the result xx


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[kitkat18]

Thinking of you Mars good luck hoping it's your girl Xxx

[XXforhubby]

I had a very vivid dream last night that this baby was a boy. I couldn't help to be excited, because we were told the baby is healthy. DH was mad at me because he thought I was happy for another boy. As time went on, DH became very distant with me.

I'll need some advice from those that had GD on how to deal with DH, if this is another boy. I'm a naturally happy person- a glass is half full kinda lady! I can always find a way back to center and remain balanced, even through tough times. But this is not something you can teach someone, especially in the moment. DH took a while to bond with DS2, and I fear it will be worse if this is another boy [emoji20].


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[keepthefaith]

Xx when should you hear? It's such a difficult thing to deal with GD as you really can't control it. Def harder when it's dh and you want to give him what he wants but it's out with your control. Best thing to do is wait till you know for sure as you may be worrying about nothing and it's a little pink pudding you got in there! Is there still no news? Can you not call up and ask as sometimes results are sitting on a desk somewhere?? Really really praying for a girl for you Mrs xxxx


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[XXforhubby]

Thanks KTF! If I haven't heard anything by this morning, I'll call before lunch time. The nurse called on Friday to remind me of my sono tomorrow morning. I asked her then, and she said they didn't get them yet [emoji53].

I'm trying not to stress, but I just want to know!! I'm sure I'll have a good idea of the gender tomorrow, since I'll be 13w 5d. Sigh


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[Burakoam]

Xx- for what its worth... I had very vivid dream this was a boy too.. Right down to swearinh i could feel his chubby little weight in my arms and smell his baby smell and wearing a blue hospital cap and everything... So far its all girl.... only advice i can give is if it does end up being a boy as much as you may want to jump for joy at the happy and exciting news of a healthy baby, instead give your husband a big hug and comfort him if he seems sad or withdrawn. You are still early enough along that if you focus on dh's feelings he mAy come around before the pregnancy is even over. My fingers are still crossed for him i know guys who crave that father daughter bond... Some of the best men i know so i am really hoping he gets his wish

[XXforhubby]

Repost from the other DD thread.

My dream was partially right- I just found out that we are having a healthy baby BOY [emoji170][emoji577][emoji843][emoji602][emoji170]!! I'm so relieved, I must say. I was sad thinking I may not have another boy! I told DH and he was so happy [emoji4]! He said he was stressed thinking about having to care for a newborn and having to learn to care for a girl. He said he wants to be done though- four just seems too much! I'm so excited!!! I simply love our boy name we picked out [emoji4]!


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