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[lala22]

My first was a girl and I was home free. My second was a boy and I felt like crap. This time is the 3rd time and I have felt worse (though it seems like it MAY be easing up at about 9 weeks) and for a whole host of reasons I feel like this may be a girl but who knows. They do say every pregnancy is different though.I will say my 1st and 2nd were vastly different and were also different genders.

[crd5ed]

Mine started at 5 weeks and hasn't let up at all so I'm throwing in the towel at almost 9 weeks and getting a script for Zofran. I'm down 10lbs. due to so much nausea. I don't throw up I just gag and retch all day and night at most smells and the sight of food. I have to coax myself to eat. I didn't lose this much weight with either boy, I was nauseous but still hungry. I wish I could have felt this way before getting pregnant, the LE diet would have been a breeze!! HA! I keep telling myself that now I'm down the 10 lbs. I wanted to lose all along before I got pregnant but I'm also a little worried about our little bean. And I am putting no stock whatsoever in my symptoms, I know they vary with each pregnancy and that many women get worse symptoms with each one. I'm probably one of those lucky ladies... :p

[twointow83]

My first 3 were boys and I didn't have 5 seconds in a day where I wasn't miserably nauseated. My 4th was a girl and the only major symptom I had was a non-stop head ache, but was doomed from the word go. This time is much more like my DDs preg... which doesn't offer me the most security. I have more symptoms but none that impact my function 99% of the time. Not really speculating on gender though.

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[Quinn31]

I think I was this nauseous with my first but I can't really remember. I just tried to workout this morning and had to lay down because I feel so sick. I feel like I've read equal amounts of stories where people had completely different pregnancies with each or the exact same with each gender so I don't know.


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[lala22]

I think some women feel worse with each subsequent pregnancy and some probably do have similar symptoms for each gender..there's no way to tell which you are until you experience each I guess. It's a long and difficult wait finding out though so it's kind of fun speculating:)

Crd, sorry you're so miserable. When I feel bad I need to remember it could be so much worse. I loathe throwing up so at least I'm not in that boat. Gl on feeling bettet!

[Kmomofthree]

I agree it is fun speculating. I wish I could at least do that! But with each of my boys being so different I feel like I can't at all cause I have nothing to go off of.

[lala22]

Momofthree all of your boy pregnancies were different?

On another note, is anyone showing? If I hadn't just had a scan that showed only one baby I would seriously think there were two in there. I can't believe how much tummy I already have. I'm guessing it's because I was JUST pregnant. Lol.

[Kmomofthree]

Momofthree all of your boy pregnancies were different?

On another note, is anyone showing? If I hadn't just had a scan that showed only one baby I would seriously think there were two in there. I can't believe how much tummy I already have. I'm guessing it's because I was JUST pregnant. Lol.

How old is your youngest? And yeah that'd probably do it.... it's like our uterus' just know what's up.... again. I'm just bloated a little, nothing I can't hide.... but I'm still extremely early.

Yeah all 3 were different. First, vomiting all day every day first trimester, second nothing... felt fantastic, third lots of nausea but never got sick. So... no guessing based on symptoms for me! I'm just going to assume boy lol

[twointow83]

Momofthree all of your boy pregnancies were different?

On another note, is anyone showing? If I hadn't just had a scan that showed only one baby I would seriously think there were two in there. I can't believe how much tummy I already have. I'm guessing it's because I was JUST pregnant. Lol.
Just bloat here which is worse at night. Last night I looked prob close to 4 months. Haven't really had a lot of bloat until very recently. Starting to feel "full" in my lower abdomin though.

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[Laurenk1424]

I'm so bloated I could explode. It's horrible. I've been drinking boatloads of water trying to flush out the bloat but it's awful. Annnnnnd my good old friend pregnancy constipation is back. I had such a hard time last pregnancy. I'm on fiber and a probiotic and no Bueno. Ughhh


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[BunnyGirl19]

My bloat has gone away, but I don't have a baby bump either. I just look a little chubby at most.

[lala22]

I know mine is partial bloat as it gets worse throughout the day and for sure after meals. This is definitely the most bloated pregnancy so far. I'm really thin and I just had a baby 15 months ago so I guess that's why. I just having a hard time hiding it. I guess people would just think I was gaining weight. Lol

[girliedreamz]

I've lost almost 10 lbs too! Everything makes me nauseous, and the smells are the worst! I have to hide myself in my room while dh has his dinner, because I just can't stand the smell. My poor kids have been getting non stop takeout because mommy can't cook without gagging. I remember with my 3rd boy, I had the same issues. I ended up losing 15lbs at the beginning of my pregnancy... gained it all back and then some later, though, so it wasn't an issue. I'm pretty sure it's plenty safe at this point to lose some weight, especially if you can stand to lose a bit anyway. (I know I can!)

I've also totally got a baby bump. Granted, I'm a bit "fluffy" in the stomach area anyway after my two losses last year which I never lost the pregnancy weight from. But I'm pretty sure I couldn't hide it from anyone I know well. Luckily, I work at home and my kids are oblivious. Lol! I'm thinking if we have family over for Easter, I'm going to have no choice but to spill the beans then. Wearing really baggy clothes in the meantime. ;)

[lala22]

We're spilling the beans on Easter too! Sorry you're so nauseous too! What kind of work do you do from home? I'm a realtor so I work from home too (mostly).

[twointow83]

Eek! Just heard bean's hb on doppler for the first time! So much relief!!

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[Laurenk1424]

Do you believe in the HR OWT? I'm a believer lol what was it?


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[twointow83]

Do you believe in the HR OWT? I'm a believer lol what was it?


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My monitor read in the 130s... don't know that I'd agree though. Not really a believer. Both my boys had really high heart rates, well into "girl" territory.

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[purple]

That is great two! I have never had the doppler used on me before 13 weeks as they always say it is hard to pick up and more stressful if you can't find it. If I had one though I would be giving it a try but not expecting to find it.

[twointow83]

That is great two! I have never had the doppler used on me before 13 weeks as they always say it is hard to pick up and more stressful if you can't find it. If I had one though I would be giving it a try but not expecting to find it.
I've been hunting since close to 8 weeks, knowing it'd show eventually but hoping sooner than later to calm my fears. Thought we heard movement a few days ago but no hb. Today we finally caught it... a few times but only seconds at a time. Lord knows the spot I found bean is nice and sore though from digging in deep lol.

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[crd5ed]

Thank you girliedreamz, you just summed up the last 6 weeks for me perfectly!! I too have been neglecting any cooking and grocery shopping for that matter because just the sight and smell of it makes me feel so ill. Especially garlic. I gag so much when I smell garlic. We are in the middle of buying a house and I almost passed out at the inspection because I didn't eat enough dinner or breakfast. I hide in the bedroom too at dinner time!! I'm so glad I'm not alone. :) I definitely have 10-15lbs to lose so I'm not worried about me, just little bean. I gave in yesterday and called my doctor asking for Zoran. I got my script last night and I was a new pregnant woman today. I could make lunch, do laundry, grocery shop. It wore off around 3:30pm and I felt quite nauseous again but it was great while it lasted. It didn't give me my appetite back but I was able to move and function more. TMI but I hesitate to take it daily because last pregnancy it gave me severe constipation. You can never really win when it comes to MS I've learned...ha! ;)

Laurenk1424, the HR OWT was true for my previous two pregnancies and all of my sister's 4 pregnancies. She could guess what they were before her scan because of the HR and she was right all 4 times (lucky gal that she is, she has GBGB and used Shettles method with each of them!). I kept it in mind with both of my pregnancies and it was true for me too. Once my babies dropped below 140 I knew they were boys. I know it hasn't been true for everyone but I've heard of many it has been for. ;) I do think you have to wait until your at least 10-12 weeks along though, mine were always closer to 15-20 weeks and their HR never climbed above 140, not even in labor!

I've lost almost 10 lbs too! Everything makes me nauseous, and the smells are the worst! I have to hide myself in my room while dh has his dinner, because I just can't stand the smell. My poor kids have been getting non stop takeout because mommy can't cook without gagging. I remember with my 3rd boy, I had the same issues. I ended up losing 15lbs at the beginning of my pregnancy... gained it all back and then some later, though, so it wasn't an issue. I'm pretty sure it's plenty safe at this point to lose some weight, especially if you can stand to lose a bit anyway. (I know I can!)

I've also totally got a baby bump. Granted, I'm a bit "fluffy" in the stomach area anyway after my two losses last year which I never lost the pregnancy weight from. But I'm pretty sure I couldn't hide it from anyone I know well. Luckily, I work at home and my kids are oblivious. Lol! I'm thinking if we have family over for Easter, I'm going to have no choice but to spill the beans then. Wearing really baggy clothes in the meantime. ;)

[Laurenk1424]

I agree crd5ed. I haven't met a single person who the HR OWT hasn't rang true for. I'm sure it's not 100% but I find it to be a really telltale sign. I agree it has to be about 10/12 weeks along tho... Most of the time before 10 weeks all HRs are pretty high.


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[crd5ed]

I remember what that felt like when they dig and dig and dig into you trying to catch the hb. Bless your heart! Hopefully bean will move to a new area the next time you try so you don't get too sore! I wish I had a doppler, that sound is music to my ears!! :)

I've been hunting since close to 8 weeks, knowing it'd show eventually but hoping sooner than later to calm my fears. Thought we heard movement a few days ago but no hb. Today we finally caught it... a few times but only seconds at a time. Lord knows the spot I found bean is nice and sore though from digging in deep lol.

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[twointow83]

I remember what that felt like when they dig and dig and dig into you trying to catch the hb. Bless your heart! Hopefully bean will move to a new area the next time you try so you don't get too sore! I wish I had a doppler, that sound is music to my ears!! :)
Mine too! I recorded it and have listened to it at least 20 times lol.

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[atomic sagebrush]

Well, you have met one now (a heart rate opposite. My daughter was the lowest heart rate of my 5 children. Her HB was always in the 130's or even 120's a couple times. My boys were always in the 150's or above, with my second son having a very high heart rate into the 180's a couple times (and to this very day he gets very easily stressed out and he's 21 years old LOL

SYMPTOMS DO NOT PREDICT GENDER. They have studied this and found that except for a very brief time period about a week before birth, there is NO correlation between gender and heart rate.

[twointow83]

Oh and I got mine on eBay pretty reasonable.

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[Laurenk1424]

I wasn't starting an argument or saying it was fact lol I have been calling it an OWT for a reason... Because that's what it is. I just said it has rang true for everyone I know so it's another fun way to predict things. Geez.


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[crd5ed]

I know, I know, Atomic :) but it just might help me prepare for a boy instead of girl since we're team green! I'm grasping at ways of guessing without really finding out! LOL I need to somehow work out a way to find out if it's girl but remain ignorant if its a boy. I know I will be thrilled with a baby in my arms no matter the gender but oooo, would it be nice to know I'm having a girl! :) (I live in world with unicorns if you can't tell.;) )

[purple]

My boys were always in the boy range I think. With my first a midwife told me she thought I was having a boy based on the HR so I wasn't happy with her prediction!
There is a site online where you can put in the HR and gestation and it predicts girl or boy. Mine is predicted boy based on the 7wk scsn. My friend who had the boy recently had it predicted girl based on her 7wk scan so I'm not taking it too seriously :)

[Bella29]

I think my boy was in the boy range but I can't really remember what my girls were. I'm looking forwards to my first scan at 12 weeks to start to begin the little guesses because like you crd, we are going team green this time, so I shall just tease myself. My kids have all put their hands on my belly and predicted a girl despite one of them wanting a boy(my eldest daughter). She felt twice and first time she just said what she wanted and the second time she closed her eyes and really concentrated and said "well actually I think a girl but I want a boy". She picked the gender and positions of my friends twins a couple of years ago, so maybe she has a "thing". Lol, unicorns here too crd ;)


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[Kmomofthree]

My second was in total girl range and it got me excited but he's all boy. I didn't even pay attention with my third because of that.

[Laurenk1424]

My son was always 140-145


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[atomic sagebrush]

I wasn't starting an argument or saying it was fact lol I have been calling it an OWT for a reason... Because that's what it is. I just said it has rang true for everyone I know so it's another fun way to predict things. Geez.


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I see a post pop up and I have to answer it. That is my job to do that. I see tons of people in tears over this stuff, their entire pregnancy ruined over it, and I have to answer to save heartache for people (either from false hope or false despair). I walked into my ultrasound 110% convinced I was having a girl in part because of heartbeat and it was MUCH worse than if I had had a more realistic expectation about what heart rates meant.

PS, I don't really appreciate the snippiness when I am only trying to help spare you and lots of other people from unneccesary stress and heartache. I don't think I was rude or nasty, just sharing the info. I write in all caps sometimes so it pops out in a wall of text. I write hundreds of posts a day many days and thus I would appreciate you guys giving me the benefit of the doubt if I ever come across short it's because I am in a hurry usually and punch it out in a couple minutes. I reread my post and I don't think it did come across short or snippy anyway. So, whatever.

[atomic sagebrush]

I know, I know, Atomic :) but it just might help me prepare for a boy instead of girl since we're team green! I'm grasping at ways of guessing without really finding out! LOL I need to somehow work out a way to find out if it's girl but remain ignorant if its a boy. I know I will be thrilled with a baby in my arms no matter the gender but oooo, would it be nice to know I'm having a girl! :) (I live in world with unicorns if you can't tell.;) )

I completely understand but please try to turn it around and think of the people who are seeing their heartrates in girl range but who are having boys, and now getting very excited and will walk in to have their dreams crushed. It is better for me to present realistic facts and then at least you guys are forewarned that it doesn't work (even if you still believe it, which is 100% fine). I'm not trying to pee in anyone's pool, it is just that I have been in that position before and I did have my hopes way way way up because of the OWT and it made it a thousand times worse.

[lala22]

I was going to try to go back and look but I think both my joy and girl were 150's.

[twointow83]

All this gender talk makes me wonder.... team yellow- who is planning to find out via bw and who is waiting for u/s? When is (roughly) or how far are you from your bw or u/s?

I am getting bw @ 12 week (in 3 weeks) and should get results around 14 weeks.

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[Laurenk1424]

I'll most likely find out by u/s. I haven't made an appt yet with anyone so I'm not sure when that will be. Only 5.5 weeks


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[Blue Bear]

I'm waiting for ultrasound which will be another 2 months or more to get to near 20. They talked about blood work but they only gave an option of a full $1200 test so I didn't want to ask about anything cheaper... I'll just wait it out!

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[purple]

I will probably get a scan about 15wks.

I wanted to get the NT scan before 12 wks because I'm anxious to see bubs again and I don't want to try to guess nubs and get my hopes up that its a girl like with ds2. The only issue is I read you get more false positives if it is done too early so I might just have to stick to around 12wks.

[Quinn31]

I'm getting bloodwork but only dh is finding out. I want to be team green. I'm getting it done at 10.5 weeks. It will be a Monday so he may even know by then end of the week. I swayed for him and he was devastated when our last was a girl. I don't want to deal with his emotions this time so he'll have to keep it a secret from me.


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[crd5ed]

I understand. I would hope no one would really put all of their faith and hopes in OWT's or what another may think based on past experiences. The only real way of knowing to me is when you give birth (that's 100%!), have genetic testing with gender (I think my dr. said it's almost 99%) or ultrasound (not sure of the percentage on this but it's got to be above 90%?). Other than that it's just a guessing game. I think from time to time it's ok for us to have a little fun and make guesses or talk about our past experiences. I hope we're all on the same page that it's just for fun.:)

I completely understand but please try to turn it around and think of the people who are seeing their heartrates in girl range but who are having boys, and now getting very excited and will walk in to have their dreams crushed. It is better for me to present realistic facts and then at least you guys are forewarned that it doesn't work (even if you still believe it, which is 100% fine). I'm not trying to pee in anyone's pool, it is just that I have been in that position before and I did have my hopes way way way up because of the OWT and it made it a thousand times worse.

[BunnyGirl19]

I'm finding out. Blood work said "no XY detected" which means twin girls. However, it's far less accurate with twins and I've had the wrong result in the oast believed due to the meds I take. The first half of my anatomy scan is on Monday so we'll hopefully have it confirmed then. I feel strongly one is a girl, but no idea on the other.

[twointow83]

I'm finding out. Blood work said "no XY detected" which means twin girls. However, it's far less accurate with twins and I've had the wrong result in the oast believed due to the meds I take. The first half of my anatomy scan is on Monday so we'll hopefully have it confirmed then. I feel strongly one is a girl, but no idea on the other.
The first half??? Why do they only do half?

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[crd5ed]

Bunny girl that is soo exciting!!! I'll be watching and waiting for your results when you post them. So very excited for you, it's so fun to hear everyone's gender reveal. :)

[Quinn31]

Does anyone know how effective Ramzi is or has that been totally debunked?


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[lala22]

I'll have my NT scan done around 12 weeks (so about 3 weeks to go) and will hopefully get a good nub shot then. Otherwise we won't do another US until around 18 to 20 weeks.

[girliedreamz]

We're spilling the beans on Easter too! Sorry you're so nauseous too! What kind of work do you do from home? I'm a realtor so I work from home too (mostly).
I run my own publishing company. Women's fiction ebooks mostly. It's awesome because almost everyone I work with is women. You know, not that I don't love men, but women in business is rare enough that it's awesome to be surrounded by so many savvy ones. :)

Fingers crossed for you, Bunnygirl! Thinking double pink!

That's so awesome about the HB, twointow! I was looking online at doplers too. I'm almost afraid to get one thinking I'll be looking for a hb everyday--and freaking out if I don't hear one. From what I was reading they're not super accurate until later on anyway. But, that's great you could hear! I bet it put your mind at ease. I'm dying waiting til my next appt. to hear the hb again.

Found a new tolerable food today--rice cakes! They smell like nothing so I can actually eat without being disgusted. How is it that the nausea seems to be getting worse? Ugh! Glad to hear the Zoran is working for you, crd5ed! If I'm not feeling better next week, I may ask for some, too.

[BunnyGirl19]

The first half??? Why do they only do half?

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Because I'm having twins and it would otherwise be a 2-hour ultrasound. They're doing half Monday and the other half on 3/30. Between 20-22 weeks I'm supposed to get an in-depth heart scan on them as well because DS3 had heart defects (nothing major though).

[purple]

I'm sure I have been feeling little pops that could be movements. I'm hoping that's what it is and I'm not just imaging it! Anyone else notice anything at 9 weeks?

[BunnyGirl19]

I just started getting little pops and tickles this week, but they are so light I'm not sure they're really from the babies.

[purple]

It's probably just my digestive system :)

I think i felt ds2 from 11 weeks and ds1 from 16 or 17 weeks.

[twointow83]

Does anyone know how effective Ramzi is or has that been totally debunked?


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Pretty much debunked. Just good for speculation for fun. Don't read any truth/proof into it.

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[purple]

Pretty much debunked. Just good for speculation for fun. Don't read any truth/proof into it.

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So I shouldn't be stocking up on pink yet? :) actually tbh I will be trying to avoid pink if I have a girl... I'm more into purple (hence the user name!)

[lala22]

What is the difference between team yellow and team green?

[lala22]

What a cool job!

[Kmomofthree]

I think yellow just hasn't found out yet and green is waiting til birth. I *think* :-)

[lala22]

I just realized you're from Northern California. So am I. Which part?

[twointow83]

I think yellow just hasn't found out yet and green is waiting til birth. I *think* :-)
Yes. Yellow team is eagerly waiting to find out gender. Green team is waiting to be surprised at birth. Pink team is having a girl(s). Blue team is having a boy(s). Purple team is boy/girl twins.

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[Quinn31]

Should I be concerned that my symptoms have decreased? I had nothing until 6 weeks and then I was totally nauseous and today the nausea seems to be gone. I've been tired since the beginning but don't feel that tired today. I know we just heard the heartbeat a couple days ago so it's not likely something is wrong but I'm so paranoid in the first trimester!!

[lala22]

I'm no expert Quinn but some days I feel like death, other days I feel kinda crappy and occasionally I forget I'm pregnant. How far along are you?

[Quinn31]

I'm 7 weeks today.


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[girliedreamz]

I just realized you're from Northern California. So am I. Which part?
Silicon Valley. We breed geeks. :) (Of course, it's totally chic to be a geek here.)

Fingers crossed you're just having a break from feeling crappy, Quinn!

[Kmomofthree]

I just realized you're from Northern California. So am I. Which part?

I'm in Redding, small town about 2.5 hrs north of Sacramento. Hope to move back other orange County some day!

[Kmomofthree]

Oh sorry, not sure who you were asking Lala :-)

[lala22]

I was asking you kmom but for some reason when I hit "reply" it doesn't show to you specifically. I'm not sure why that's happening. Anyway, I live in Sacramento! Funny:)

[purple]

Should I be concerned that my symptoms have decreased? I had nothing until 6 weeks and then I was totally nauseous and today the nausea seems to be gone. I've been tired since the beginning but don't feel that tired today. I know we just heard the heartbeat a couple days ago so it's not likely something is wrong but I'm so paranoid in the first trimester!!

Mine have decreased since 7wks too. I'm trying not to worry!

[crd5ed]

Has anyone on here ever been Team Green before? My genetic testing is next week and I can find out gender if I want to. I want to but only for economic purposes (getting rid of some of my boys clothing, etc.) Is Team Green as exciting as it seems? Did you have any GD if it wasn't what you hoped for? I'm so riding the fence on this!! :worry:

[purple]

I didn't find out with my first and it was great. I had some GD but not too much as I knew I still had more chances of a girl in the future. I'm not sure I can do it now but sometimes I think maybe it would be better so I'm not sad for most the pregnancy.

[crd5ed]

Purple, we are 2 days apart in our pregnancies!! (I'm sure I should have picked up on that before now but I'm not the most perceptive when I'm constantly nauseous! Ha!) I went to the Gender Disappointment forum and did some reading and it pretty much helped me decide that I will remain Team Green. I just don't think I will deal with it as well as I will with a brand new baby in my arms. I have bonded beautifully with each of my boys immediately after their birth and have no doubt that I will feel the same about this baby regardless of the gender. I was a sad for a bit in my last pregnancy, I don't want to feel that way again about a sweet little baby. My perspective only of course, everyone has to do what they know is best for them. :)

[Kmomofthree]

Purple, we are 2 days apart in our pregnancies!! (I'm sure I should have picked up on that before now but I'm not the most perceptive when I'm constantly nauseous! Ha!) I went to the Gender Disappointment forum and did some reading and it pretty much helped me decide that I will remain Team Green. I just don't think I will deal with it as well as I will with a brand new baby in my arms. I have bonded beautifully with each of my boys immediately after their birth and have no doubt that I will feel the same about this baby regardless of the gender. I was a sad for a bit in my last pregnancy, I don't want to feel that way again about a sweet little baby. My perspective only of course, everyone has to do what they know is best for them. :)

This makes so much sense. I wish I had the willpower.

[Bella29]

I didn't find out for my first two and whilst I had a whisper of gd for my first dd's birth, I also had a pretty traumatic birth so I think it amplified it. We also did green with our second daughter and a beautiful healing birth and I was totally fine. Third we found out because I swayed pretty hard and didn't want to be disappointed and also I just couldn't help myself. This last baby is team green again. I'm hoping for blue but working on my head to accept pink. Also I think that having one boy now we will be ok with another sweet little girl. We are working with our kids to accept whatever gender too as a gf of mine had real issues for their kids when her daughter didn't get the sister she hoped for.


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[Kmomofthree]

I didn't find out for my first two and whilst I had a whisper of gd for my first dd's birth, I also had a pretty traumatic birth so I think it amplified it. We also did green with our second daughter and a beautiful healing birth and I was totally fine. Third we found out because I swayed pretty hard and didn't want to be disappointed and also I just couldn't help myself. This last baby is team green again. I'm hoping for blue but working on my head to accept pink. Also I think that having one boy now we will be ok with another sweet little girl. We are working with our kids to accept whatever gender too as a gf of mine had real issues for their kids when her daughter didn't get the sister she hoped for.


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I worry about that. My oldest has said he wishes we would have a baby sister. I think I can handle my own GD just fine but having to handle my sons would be tough.

[BunnyGirl19]

A woman in a twin pregnancy group I'm in on Facebook just lost a twin yesterday and the other one has a really low heartbeat (in the 80s) and in distress. They think she's going to lose that one too. She's 17 weeks. How awful! And now it's triggering panic in me that I might lose one or both of mine despite nothing to indicate anything is wrong. I wish I had good, strong, consistent movements to ease my mind. I've never worried so much about my other pregnancies as I have this one.

[Kmomofthree]

Oh no Bunny that's scary :-( I know it's hard but try not to stress yourself

[lala22]

That's an awful story. Carrying twins is definitely scary but do your best to just breathe.

[crd5ed]

I am trying to keep my willpower. I emailed my doctor last night and told her I didn't want to know the gender for our genetic testing. Honestly, after reading some articles and posts last night I really feel I will be at peace if I have another boy. My heart broke at some of the severe GD some mommas feel, it's too bad it's so expensive to have the gender you desire especially after having an opposite multiple times. I would never want a child of mine to feel in any way that they weren't what I wanted. Reading the honestly from these brave, disappointed mommas really helped put things in perspective for me, I'm grateful there is a forum where we can be honest and express ourselves when we feel we can't to our family and friends. We have always wanted 3 children and I'm achieving that so I have much to be thankful for. I know a few families with all boys (younger and grown up) and they have such wonderful relationships with one another and so much fun together. I'm looking forward to either raising a band of brothers or brothers with a little sister, either way our family will be joyfully complete.:)

(OK, so now that I feel more at peace with whatever we're blessed with can I find out??) LOL :p If only DH would be on board with finding out...

[crd5ed]

Oh BunnyGirl!! How very devastating for that momma and I can only imagine how you feel.:sad: I too have felt panic during my pregnancies for what could go wrong even when there is no indication of anything possibly wrong. I know that twins are more at risk for complications. Hang in there momma and try to keep positive thoughts! Do you have a doppler? If not maybe get one so you can be reassured when needed. :)

[lala22]

I hate to be the negative Nancy but do a bit of research about constant use of dopplers, ultrasounds etc. I almost bought one and after some research and after speaking with some midwives I decided it wasn't worth the potential risk. I wouldn't have known unless someone mentioned it to me so consider this my 2 cents to take or leave:)

[BunnyGirl19]

I finally feel the twins moving tonight!!! It's light little tickles and flutters, but I swear it's nonstop. If it's like this all the time things are going to be crazy when they get bigger. 15w1d

I don't have a doppler. I've always thought I'd freak myself out more if I had trouble finding the heartbeat. They aren't very good for twins either. You get a lot of echoing with the double heartbeats and placentas.

The only real risks I've been able to find with dopplers is that it can agitate the baby from the sound waves. Other risks are just speculative, but I wouldn't recommend using them more than a few minutes at a time.

[purple]

I hate to be the negative Nancy but do a bit of research about constant use of dopplers, ultrasounds etc. I almost bought one and after some research and after speaking with some midwives I decided it wasn't worth the potential risk. I wouldn't have known unless someone mentioned it to me so consider this my 2 cents to take or leave:)

I agree :) I would love to have a doppler but I also want to avoid using one too often. It can be a very delicate balance between avoiding them for potential risk and avoiding anxiety which can also have negative effects from excess stress in the body. I guess everyone has to choose what they are comfortable with.


Yay for movements bunny girl! Do you know where your placentas are positioned? That can make a difference on how early you feel movements. Soon they will be kicking you from all directions!

[lala22]

Congrats bunnygirl! Do twins run in your family? Or was this completely random?

[BunnyGirl19]

I'm not really sure if I have anterior or posterior placentas this time. I never asked and they never volunteered the info. Twins run in my family, but not in immediate relatives. My grandma's sisters each have a set of twins and then I have second or third cousins on my dad's side with twins. They are in every generation for the last four or five that I'm aware of, but I'd be the first this generation. I don't know how genetically related it is because they are more distant relatives. This pregnancy actually started off as triplets for me, but at my 6 week scan only two babies had heartbeats.

[maidentomother]

Bunny, I'd be surprised if you don't have at least one hyperO gene. It doesn't need to be in direct descendants necessarily. Or it's possible you got a copy from each side.

[lala22]

I'm not really sure if I have anterior or posterior placentas this time. I never asked and they never volunteered the info. Twins run in my family, but not in immediate relatives. My grandma's sisters each have a set of twins and then I have second or third cousins on my dad's side with twins. They are in every generation for the last four or five that I'm aware of, but I'd be the first this generation. I don't know how genetically related it is because they are more distant relatives. This pregnancy actually started off as triplets for me, but at my 6 week scan only two babies had heartbeats.

Multiples run in the family in women as it has to do with hyperovultion. Multiples are fascinating! Congrats!

[lala22]

I don't know if anyone thinks this stuff is fun like I do but you can enter to win some awesome baby items.
https://babyli.st/andreas-third-baby-giveaway?utm_source=giveaway&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=4moms&utm_campaign=andreas%20giveaway

[lala22]

Whoa it go really quiet..where is everyone? It's pouring where I am so we're bored at home.

[Quinn31]

We are also at home since it's raining. My nausea came back a little bit so I'm happy and miserable at the same time. All I want to eat are bagels and carbs but I really don't want to gain any weight since I already did on the HE diet!!


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[lala22]

Quinn I feel you..I've never gained too much but I hate having such intense food aversions and cravings so soon..the last thing I want is to gain weight early on.

[Kmomofthree]

It's been rainning super hard here too. We stayed inside all day, I've been cleaning and working. Seem to have caught my son's nasty cold so that on top of the nausea is wonderful. :-/

[twointow83]

Raining here all week plus a bonus of stomach flu and upper respiratory infection.

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[BunnyGirl19]

DH and I went to a charity auction Saturday. He bought Lars Larson. LOL

[purple]

I'm just back from camping two nights and feeling exhausted! My friend guessed I was pregnant since I wasn't drinking, was more tired than normal and apparently just not myself.

No rain here, it was nice and warm (maybe a little too hot) so we were swimming. I'm looking forward to my nice comfortable bed tonight and nearby bathroom!

[Quinn31]

Ladies I'm super nervous. Last week it looked like the placenta was on the right but now it looks like it's on the left. My dd was on the left. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/73cc578d37a552c10fc3f0df046bf7d2.jpg


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[Quinn31]

This is my u/s from last week. I thought it looked like the placenta was on the right and opposite of what my dd was. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/f839596eb16b58e65e953018c1346bc6.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160314/a3f9e29a0daf13e28c70601c2ca348e9.jpgthe second one is my dd from two years ago. Maybe they're not opposite and I just don't know what I'm looking at.


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[Blue Bear]

Just trying to get past nauseaness stage but haven't thrown up for a few days... I start off feeling good but most nights am nauseous at the end even with Zofran. Next scan next Tuesday!

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[BunnyGirl19]

Quinn, it's next to impoosible to know if the scan was done in the right view (transvaginal, transverse plane) according to the study and also what angle the wand and machine settings are. All they have to do is push a button and it'll mirror the whole image. Changing wand angle and position can make them appear to be in different places also.

[Quinn31]

Quinn, it's next to impoosible to know if the scan was done in the right view (transvaginal, transverse plane) according to the study and also what angle the wand and machine settings are. All they have to do is push a button and it'll mirror the whole image. Changing wand angle and position can make them appear to be in different places also.

Okay thanks. It was done at the same place so I was hoping originally the opposites were good but now it looks the same so who knows. As soon as my friend heard what the heartbeat was (160ish) she said "it's a girl!" I'm trying to remind myself that's not true but I'm not feeling as confident as I was.


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[Kmomofthree]

It's so hard not to wonder about it, think about it, feel excited about the possibility then immediately feel down because you feel like it just can't happen for you. To not pick apart every sign, symptom and "what if" of your actions leading up to conception.

Geeze you'd think by now someone would come up with a non invasive at home accurate way to know early on.

[atomic sagebrush]

Okay thanks. It was done at the same place so I was hoping originally the opposites were good but now it looks the same so who knows. As soon as my friend heard what the heartbeat was (160ish) she said "it's a girl!" I'm trying to remind myself that's not true but I'm not feeling as confident as I was.


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Heartbeat does not predict gender

[lala22]

Don't worry Quinn my bot was 160s then dropped to 150s and stayed there.

[lala22]

I have a terrible cough but am finally feeling better. My nausea returned. Yay. Sounds like everyone is feeling bad. Darn!

[crd5ed]

I'm still nauseous, tired and waiting (ready) for spring! Ha! I'm slowly feeling better, I don't need Zofran every day anymore. I've gotten through the last two days without it but I still take Diclegis at night because that's when my sickness and nausea is the worst. Still very little appetite and food just isn't appealing. I hope I feel better by Easter because we're traveling and that always tends to make me feel worse. I go for the Harmony test on Friday. I'm nervous, I'm 36 almost 37 yo and DH is 38. Hoping all is well. :worry:

[purple]

I don't trust Ramzi but I still think your latest one looks boy Quinn.

I sent DS2s scan to the gender experts and they said girl but it looks like they just send the same email. They probably don't even look at the free ones and send an auto reply 7 days later!

Sorry to everyone feeling sick at the moment (illness or ms). I'm feeling pretty crappy now as I have a cold but still not much ms.

[BunnyGirl19]

We confirmed one twin today. The other was not very cooperative despite multiple attempts. Legs were crossed tight the whole time. 30304

[girliedreamz]

Woohoo! Congrats, Bunnygirl!

I've been nauseous, stuck indoors due to rain, and dealing with a 3 year old who won't sleep all weekend. Good times. :) I did get out for a few min to buy some new T-shirts since nothing I have fits anymore. I swear, I look about 6 months preg already. And I've lost 10 lbs. Lol! Trying not to go hog-wild with a new pregnancy wardrobe until we get past the first trimester and confirm all is still well with little one. Only a week to go! Getting nervous. This is the same week I lost my last one. *nail biting*

[purple]

Congrats Bunnygirl!!

[Kmomofthree]

So, 100% JUST FOR FUN

Lunar Conception Calculator and Baby Gender Predictor at Lunarium (http://www.lunarium.co.uk/calendar/conception.jsp)


Was this right for any one of your children? It was right for my 3 boys which I naturally find interesting but I do acknowledge that it's most likely a load of crap :-)

You enter your birthday, the time you were born, the time zone you were born in, the time zone the child was conceived in and for start date I just put the month I knew I conceived in, day 1, and the year.

[XXforhubby]

So, 100% JUST FOR FUN

Lunar Conception Calculator and Baby Gender Predictor at Lunarium (http://www.lunarium.co.uk/calendar/conception.jsp)


Was this right for any one of your children? It was right for my 3 boys which I naturally find interesting but I do acknowledge that it's most likely a load of crap :-)

You enter your birthday, the time you were born, the time zone you were born in, the time zone the child was conceived in and for start date I just put the month I knew I conceived in, day 1, and the year.

It was right for DS1 and DS2. It was wrong for DS3 though. FWIW, three separate psychics and all the different calendars and calculators were also wrong with him too, haha!


[emoji170]DS1[emoji1379], DS2[emoji577], & DS3[emoji602] completes our family![emoji170]

[BunnyGirl19]

I can't figure out what that chart is doing. I entered dates and it spits out a list of other dates that don't match up to anything. LOL

[purple]

Do you go by what was closest? Eg. Ds2 was conceived 6th of Jan 2011 and it says boy for dec 25 and girl for jan 23? He is pretty much in the middle I think.

Ds1 was closest to boy.

This pregnancy is closest to girl :)

How do people make these silly thing up? Haha

[purple]

It was right for DS1 and DS2. It was wrong for DS3 though. FWIW, three separate psychics and all the different calendars and calculators were also wrong with him too, haha!


[emoji170]DS1[emoji1379], DS2[emoji577], & DS3[emoji602] completes our family![emoji170]

A psychic guessed girl for ds2... I don't really take them too seriously!

[Kmomofthree]

I have no idea where they come up with this stuff. Entertaining though ha

[lala22]

I don't get how the chart works either. Lol. It has like 10 dates and times with genders listed below the information I input.

[Kmomofthree]

I'm still trying to figure it out exactly lol. I guess I read it as the month of conception and next to it the gender stated. For all my boys conception months (for the correct year) it said boy next to it. I'm still kind of trying to figure out what the times and numbers would mean....

[lala22]

So I reviewed the chart again and it seems to be right for my boy and girl and it says this time it's a boy. That would make sense since this pregnancy has been pretty identical to my boy pregnancy. I think I was starting to hope for another girl because I feel some mild disappointment at the thought that this is a boy. Every OWT and guess based on silly theories (ramzi etc) leans boy I think. My gut was telling me girl but I've been wrong both times before. Lol

[BunnyGirl19]

The Chinese gender chart on The Bump has been right with all my kids and is at least 50% right with this pregnancy too.

[lala22]

Chinese gender chart was right for my first and wrong for my second though my conception date is a bit off for him so who knows.

[crd5ed]

The planner in me is starting to win out. I went to start packing away winter clothes today and I really need to sort through things and decide what to keep and what to let go. It would be so much easier if I knew what I was having, I could either save my favorites for my next boy or start selling if it's a girl. I honestly don't care either way but we're getting ready to move into a new house in a month and I do not want to keep all of my youngest's clothing from the past 3 years if it's a girl because I have A LOT. At least 4-5 HUGE Rubbermaid tubs of mostly Boden, Tea, Hanna Anderssen, etc.

Has anyone found out and kept it a secret from their DH? I wonder if I could...

I don't even have a desire to buy anything new even if it's a girl so I do think I could keep it from him. He doesn't really pay attention to what I sell (I do most of it on Facebook) so I don't think that would tip him off either because I buy new for each kid even though they're both boys. I wonder if I feel this way because I feel so horrible most of the time (back to taking Zofran today) :( and I'm overwhelmed with moving and sorting.

Sigh, what to do, what to do....

[Kmomofthree]

I can't remember, does your husband not want to find out?

[BunnyGirl19]

I'd still pull aside your favorites for now and start getting rid of the rest.

[crd5ed]

I can't remember, does your husband not want to find out?

He doesn't want to find out. I do, but I always do. I'm a planner and I don't like to fly by the seat of my pants! Ha!

[lala22]

Oh man I would really struggle not finding out. I think it would be a lot of fun anticipation but I too am a planner. I have clothes to get rid of and a room and dresser to fill. I understand why you would struggle with that choice!

[Kmomofthree]

He doesn't want to find out. I do, but I always do. I'm a planner and I don't like to fly by the seat of my pants! Ha!

I am the same. Even if it's not my dg I still need to know, I like to shop. A lot. And I hate gender neutral stuff. And I sew, I like to spend as much of my pregnancy making things for baby as possible.

Is he ok with you finding out or is he insisting you dont? I couldn't do it, I'd have to tell him to shove it :-p

[twointow83]

Another peak at my bean today :) Still doing well with a HB @ 164! A bit of a wiggle worm too. Entire u/s was less than 1 minute long (just checking for HB) and arms were reaching, legs were squirming and head was bobbing away lol. It makes my heart smile every time I see that bean is dong well or hear the HB on doppler. I honestly didn't expect to get this far so knowing bean is doing well makes me so happy. We have another appt in a couple weeks for testing and such, then an appt with OB @ 14 weeks and if I can make it to 17 weeks we will officially have passed the latest point where one of our bean's hearts stopped too soon. Seems so far away but feeling the tiniest bit of hope we might actually make it :)

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[purple]

That is great Two! I'm so happy your little bean is doing well :)

Unfortunately not so great news for me but I have a separate post as I don't want to bring down this thread:
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/pregnancy-loss/54064-im-back-here-loss-section.html

Best wishes to everyone for healthy happy pregnancies. I'm really sad I won't be here to share the journey.

[lala22]

That is great Two! I'm so happy your little bean is doing well :)

Unfortunately not so great news for me but I have a separate post as I don't want to bring down this thread:
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/pregnancy-loss/54064-im-back-here-loss-section.html

Best wishes to everyone for healthy happy pregnancies. I'm really sad I won't be here to share the journey.

Oh no purple! We were due date buddies:( I'm so so sad for you.

[crd5ed]

I'm so very sorry Purple. I'm also sad to lose you from our group but can't imagine how much your heart is hurting. :sad: Please take all the time you need to care for yourself. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. My heart hurts for you and I hope someday if you decide to try again you get your beautiful rainbow baby.

[crd5ed]

I am the same. Even if it's not my dg I still need to know, I like to shop. A lot. And I hate gender neutral stuff. And I sew, I like to spend as much of my pregnancy making things for baby as possible.

Is he ok with you finding out or is he insisting you dont? I couldn't do it, I'd have to tell him to shove it :-p

I don't mind not shopping (and I'm usually a shopper! Ha!) but the idea of trying to sell all of these boy clothes with a newborn baby (if it's a girl) overwhelms me! I don't like clutter and I'm not a pack rat. I like to keep things simple and only keep what we use so I would like to purge now if I need to. He doesn't mind if I find out, he understands. I think I might find out and then just not tell him. I also wonder if the boys would bond a little better if they knew if they were getting another brother or a sister as they are really excited about a baby joining us. I emailed my doctor and told her to check the box to indicate gender. She said it would be 1-2 weeks before we got the test results so I still have some time to think it over. I wish I enjoyed the element of surprise more! LOL ;)

[crd5ed]

Another peak at my bean today :) Still doing well with a HB @ 164! A bit of a wiggle worm too. Entire u/s was less than 1 minute long (just checking for HB) and arms were reaching, legs were squirming and head was bobbing away lol. It makes my heart smile every time I see that bean is dong well or hear the HB on doppler. I honestly didn't expect to get this far so knowing bean is doing well makes me so happy. We have another appt in a couple weeks for testing and such, then an appt with OB @ 14 weeks and if I can make it to 17 weeks we will officially have passed the latest point where one of our bean's hearts stopped too soon. Seems so far away but feeling the tiniest bit of hope we might actually make it :)

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Twointow I'm over the moon for you!!!! I hope all continues to go well, it's such a beautiful sound and sight to see that little bean thriving. :)

[Kmomofthree]

Oh purple, ((hugs)) mama. I am so sorry :-(

[dpike00]

Crd5ed- we weren't going to find out because we are too scared to hear boy (it would be our 3rd) but then I keep thinking how nice it would be to get rid of all our blue clothes in the attic if it's a girl and I could buy girl stuff!!! I have heard of several people finding out and keeping it from their spouses or other family members.


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[BunnyGirl19]

I'm sorry Purple. :(

[girliedreamz]

I'm so sorry, purple! :(

[girliedreamz]

Another peak at my bean today :) Still doing well with a HB @ 164! A bit of a wiggle worm too. Entire u/s was less than 1 minute long (just checking for HB) and arms were reaching, legs were squirming and head was bobbing away lol. It makes my heart smile every time I see that bean is dong well or hear the HB on doppler. I honestly didn't expect to get this far so knowing bean is doing well makes me so happy. We have another appt in a couple weeks for testing and such, then an appt with OB @ 14 weeks and if I can make it to 17 weeks we will officially have passed the latest point where one of our bean's hearts stopped too soon. Seems so far away but feeling the tiniest bit of hope we might actually make it :)

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So happy the bean is staying sticky! How wonderful to see so much activity. :)

[lala22]

Anyone else feeling antsy to get past this 1st trimester? I was doing ok the first 2 weeks after my dating scan as I've been busy but now that I'm on the two week countdown again, I'm really ready to see the munchkin again. Also, I'm WAY ready to feel better.

[twointow83]

Anyone else feeling antsy to get past this 1st trimester? I was doing ok the first 2 weeks after my dating scan as I've been busy but now that I'm on the two week countdown again, I'm really ready to see the munchkin again. Also, I'm WAY ready to feel better.

Guilty. Esp since I seem to be feeling worse lately, not better :/ I am 10w 1d and had to fight the gags worse today at work than ever, terribly sharp cramps all day today and outside of work I have almost literally slept ALL DAY. Finding J's (Boy or girl, baby will have a "J" name so we are just saying baby J or J now instead of bean) HB on doppler helps with the times between u/s to calm my worries but I still find myself counting down to the next milestone... but I'll likely do that for the rest of me preg due to losses making preg feel unsafe. Now I am waiting until April 5th for my appt with my high risk specialist where they will do blood work and an u/s. After that I'll be waiting for the results. Then I'll be eagerly waiting passing the 16th week (when our first angel passed although we didn't find out until much later). The 20 week scan and so on. *sigh* BUT I am beyond eager to finally be out of the first tri so maybe I can start feeling like myself again and start feeling Baby J :)

[lala22]

Guilty. Esp since I seem to be feeling worse lately, not better :/ I am 10w 1d and had to fight the gags worse today at work than ever, terribly sharp cramps all day today and outside of work I have almost literally slept ALL DAY. Finding J's (Boy or girl, baby will have a "J" name so we are just saying baby J or J now instead of bean) HB on doppler helps with the times between u/s to calm my worries but I still find myself counting down to the next milestone... but I'll likely do that for the rest of me preg due to losses making preg feel unsafe. Now I am waiting until April 5th for my appt with my high risk specialist where they will do blood work and an u/s. After that I'll be waiting for the results. Then I'll be eagerly waiting passing the 16th week (when our first angel passed although we didn't find out until much later). The 20 week scan and so on. *sigh* BUT I am beyond eager to finally be out of the first tri so maybe I can start feeling like myself again and start feeling Baby J :)

I can't even fathom having endured losses because that must make the first trimester even scarier..it's already stressful and just so draining especially with little ones already in tow. What happened to your little one that passed at 16 weeks? I know that's a fairly rare occurrence. I can't imagine how heart breaking that was. I had a friend who lost hers due to placental abruption (sp?) At 15 weeks and she was a wreck.

[twointow83]

I can't even fathom having endured losses because that must make the first trimester even scarier..it's already stressful and just so draining especially with little ones already in tow. What happened to your little one that passed at 16 weeks? I know that's a fairly rare occurrence. I can't imagine how heart breaking that was. I had a friend who lost hers due to placental abruption (sp?) At 15 weeks and she was a wreck.

Thanks. I can relate to your friend. There is something particularly cruel about lossing baby after you reach the point where everyone says the threat has passed.

Honestly we don't know anymore. For years we were told anencephaly. However, last year a specialist looked at all the records and said there was no evidence supporting that diagnosis, and in fact there was evidence against it. Basically, between when he passed and when we found out his body had deteriorated to the point that no conclusive diagnosis could be made. Our original diagnosis was just a guess based on autopsy results so scewed by deterioration that it was incorrect.

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[Quinn31]

I'm ready to be out of the first trimester!!!! I've had to stay away from message boards because losses were breaking my heart for the moms and then making me feel worried. I have one more u/s with the RE on Monday when I'm 8.5 weeks and then I'll see my regular ob at 10.5 weeks. It's so hard not to worry and my symptoms come and go. I could have gone for an u/s today and I'm kicking myself for waiting until Monday.

Has everyone announced to their families? We are on Easter so I'll be almost 10 weeks. We bought the girls cute shirts to wear. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/d03268c9487e5c5cb7d49dabd168b19e.jpg


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[lala22]

Thanks. I can relate to your friend. There is something particularly cruel about lossing baby after you reach the point where everyone says the threat has passed.

Honestly we don't know anymore. For years we were told anencephaly. However, last year a specialist looked at all the records and said there was no evidence supporting that diagnosis, and in fact there was evidence against it. Basically, between when he passed and when we found out his body had deteriorated to the point that no conclusive diagnosis could be made. Our original diagnosis was just a guess based on autopsy results so scewed by deterioration that it was incorrect.

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Ugh just awful..so sorry:(

[lala22]

I'm ready to be out of the first trimester!!!! I've had to stay away from message boards because losses were breaking my heart for the moms and then making me feel worried. I have one more u/s with the RE on Monday when I'm 8.5 weeks and then I'll see my regular ob at 10.5 weeks. It's so hard not to worry and my symptoms come and go. I could have gone for an u/s today and I'm kicking myself for waiting until Monday.

Has everyone announced to their families? We are on Easter so I'll be almost 10 weeks. We bought the girls cute shirts to wear. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/d03268c9487e5c5cb7d49dabd168b19e.jpg


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Yeah I've tried to stay away from boards too. We have to remember that loss really is not the norm but because women want to (and should) band together during times of loss it seems more prevalent online. Pregnancy is such a beautiful but stressful time imo. Anyway, we're on break next week for Easter and will be having a party on Easter with an egg hunt that contains bits of a picture that give the surprise away. It's going to be really fun:-) Those shirts are super cute!

[BunnyGirl19]

We still haven't announced, but were planning to on Easter using some stuffed Peeps bunnies after we knew gender. Well, Twin A was being a little turd so we don't know for sure now, just Twin B. Now I don't know if we should wait until after my scan 3/30 in the hopes we'll know both, if I should drive to the next state to get an elective to try to find out (elective scans are illegal in my state), or if I shoukd announce with it unknown. Part of me feels like since we've waited this long, what's the big deal anymore. Everyone can tell I'm pregnant by looking at me. My bump has gotten huge in the last 2 weeks.

[lala22]

We still haven't announced, but were planning to on Easter using some stuffed Peeps bunnies after we knew gender. Well, Twin A was being a little turd so we don't know for sure now, just Twin B. Now I don't know if we should wait until after my scan 3/30 in the hopes we'll know both, if I should drive to the next state to get an elective to try to find out (elective scans are illegal in my state), or if I shoukd announce with it unknown. Part of me feels like since we've waited this long, what's the big deal anymore. Everyone can tell I'm pregnant by looking at me. My bump has gotten huge in the last 2 weeks.

Elective scans are illegal in Oregon?! I can't wait any longer- I'm showing and I'm tired of hiding it. Lol

[BunnyGirl19]

Yeah, it changed in either 2014 or 2015. I can't remember which. There are a couple other states where they are illegal too. I think Connecticut is one.

[girliedreamz]

We're revealing on Easter, too. Of course, my bump is so big, it would be hard not to! I'll be 13 weeks then, so it will feel safe-ish. :) I hope! I have my next appointment on Wed, so if all goes well there with seeing a heartbeat, we'll announce.

I'm finally starting to feel a little better! Which of curse has me totally sacred that something is wrong. I'm trying to tell myself it's normal to feel better at 12 weeks, but I know I've always felt sick in the past well into the second trimester. Then again, I've always had boys. Yeah, making myself a little nuts here. ha! Welcome to pregnancy, right?

[lala22]

We're revealing on Easter, too. Of course, my bump is so big, it would be hard not to! I'll be 13 weeks then, so it will feel safe-ish. :) I hope! I have my next appointment on Wed, so if all goes well there with seeing a heartbeat, we'll announce.

I'm finally starting to feel a little better! Which of curse has me totally sacred that something is wrong. I'm trying to tell myself it's normal to feel better at 12 weeks, but I know I've always felt sick in the past well into the second trimester. Then again, I've always had boys. Yeah, making myself a little nuts here. ha! Welcome to pregnancy, right?

I kinda sorta feel better..I started gradually feeling better at 10 weeks last time and this time it seems to be the same but it's so hit or miss and I get more nauseous at night..so lame. So contradictory but the only thing that helps is finding something that doesn't sound atrocious and eating it.

[crd5ed]

I kinda sorta feel better..I started gradually feeling better at 10 weeks last time and this time it seems to be the same but it's so hit or miss and I get more nauseous at night..so lame. So contradictory but the only thing that helps is finding something that doesn't sound atrocious and eating it.

This is me too!! I'm 10 weeks and it's getting a little better some days are better than others though and nights are my worst, don't know why. I've been eating granola with coconut milk at night. ;)

[BunnyGirl19]

I'm still having a lot of sick days even though I'm feeling a lot better than I did.

[lala22]

Why are nights worse?! I don't get it. I end up eating all kinds of crap right before bed:/ Granola and coconut milk sound fantastic though..I use coconut milk for all of my cereal!

[Kmomofthree]

I'm ready to feel normal and I've only been battling the nausea for 2 weeks. Ugh, I wish I could tell my kids. I feel like I'm always holding my stomach and not acting myself. They're little so not totally observant but my oldest is 7 and must be wondering what the hell happened to me lol.
We're going to announce Easter too. I will only be 8 weeks but we are ok with that. I really hope next Sunday I will feel better than today. My first appointment and ultrasound are scheduled for April 11th. So far away!
I scheduled with ano OB office ran by women who are apparently the most natural friendly in town. I do think I may set up a consultation with the home birth midwife just to see . I went to a child's birthday party Friday and talked to a couple of mom's who birthed with this particular midwife and now I'm interested (more so than before). Not sure if I could get my husband on board though, we'll see.

[lala22]

I'm ready to feel normal and I've only been battling the nausea for 2 weeks. Ugh, I wish I could tell my kids. I feel like I'm always holding my stomach and not acting myself. They're little so not totally observant but my oldest is 7 and must be wondering what the hell happened to me lol.
We're going to announce Easter too. I will only be 8 weeks but we are ok with that. I really hope next Sunday I will feel better than today. My first appointment and ultrasound are scheduled for April 11th. So far away!
I scheduled with ano OB office ran by women who are apparently the most natural friendly in town. I do think I may set up a consultation with the home birth midwife just to see . I went to a child's birthday party Friday and talked to a couple of mom's who birthed with this particular midwife and now I'm interested (more so than before). Not sure if I could get my husband on board though, we'll see.


Ready to feel normal too. We just told our 5 year old. She's been asking for another baby since my youngest was born. Lol. Funny we are all sharing the news on Easter. How did you birth your other kiddos? I go to a birth center and it's been fabulous both time.

[Kmomofthree]

Ready to feel normal too. We just told our 5 year old. She's been asking for another baby since my youngest was born. Lol. Funny we are all sharing the news on Easter. How did you birth your other kiddos? I go to a birth center and it's been fabulous both time.

My first I saw an OB who induced me at 39 weeks. No reason at all, I was young- 20 and just uneducated. I knew enough though that I didn't want an episiotomy and she cut me anyway. It didn't turn out horribly or anything but didn't sit well with me that she did something I specifically didn't want. And then after educating myself a ton for my second birth it made me mad looking back that she even induced me at all. There was no reason for it. That was when we lived in Orange County.

So for my second and third I had the up here in northern ca at a hospital but naturally with midwives. Both experiences were great.
But that hospital is a good 30 min away and I would like to be more in town this time.

[lala22]

My first I saw an OB who induced me at 39 weeks. No reason at all, I was young- 20 and just uneducated. I knew enough though that I didn't want an episiotomy and she cut me anyway. It didn't turn out horribly or anything but didn't sit well with me that she did something I specifically didn't want. And then after educating myself a ton for my second birth it made me mad looking back that she even induced me at all. There was no reason for it. That was when we lived in Orange County.

So for my second and third I had the up here in northern ca at a hospital but naturally with midwives. Both experiences were great.
But that hospital is a good 30 min away and I would like to be more in town this time.

Yeah this birth center is attached (or rather detached from a hospital ) and is 35 minutes away with good traffic which isn't ideal but it's my only option without paying out of pocket.

[LoveRR]

I just found out I'm pregnant, due 11/18. This is my third child , I currently have 2 adorable boys who are the center of my universe. When is the earliest I can find out the gender , u can't wait! I am currently 5 weeks

[Quinn31]

LoveRR congrats. I'm having genetic testing done at 10.5 weeks and should know the next week.

My baby waved at me today! I'm only 8.5 weeks but as soon as she did the u/s we could see a little limb moving. How can something the size of a raspberry have arms?!?!


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[Blue Bear]

We are driving an hour and 15 min to our hospital... Would love to just have a 30 min drive! This is for all of my appts as well.. But with insurance and reputation of providers they are the best. A little nervous because I didn't even feel labor with my dd and she was here only 8 hrs after being at the hospital. I really don't want to deliver in the car... Ha!

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[Kmomofthree]

My last labor was 3 hours from the very first contraction to birth... part of the reason why I'm hesitant to drive just the 30 min, ha

[lala22]

Funny ladies! I love birth stories. Yes we were in the hospital less than 2 hours last time and I was in no rush to get to the hospital so I had no idea I was nearing transition when we got there! My midwife was a bit shocked. My husband and I are a bit concerned about timing this time..I like staying home as long as possible but I think this time we'll have to jam as soon as contractions start.

Blue bear, now my 30 minute drive seems like nothing. Lol! That's a heavy commitment but I get it because even if mine was an hour away I would probably stick with them..they're really the best aside from hiring midwives to birth at home and we just can't financially justify that right now. Plus if I'm being really honest I actually like being waited on hand and foot for 24 hours while I adjust. Lol

[Kmomofthree]

Hah, exactly. Homebirth is appealing to me but one of my reservations is that that would mean I wouldn't have a night or two to adjust to the tiny babe before being thrown back into the chaos of my boys lol.

[Quinn31]

Does anyone have an idea of what the gender is? After two girls, I can't imagine having anything different. I have a friend that's due when I am and she's sure it's a boy. I wish I felt that way. I'm petrified it's another girl. I would obviously love her but
I know my dh would be heartbroken.


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[girliedreamz]

Congrats, LoveRR! I had the panorama test done at 9 weeks to get genetic testing and the gender. I'm so glad I did it early. I know with my last boy we had swayed girl and didn't find out he was a he until 20 wks. I wish I'd had more time to adjust to it before he came. I feel like--even though I love him to pieces!--I was slower to bond with him than my previous boys.

[lala22]

I was sure this was a girl at first as I was extra emotional which is how I was with my daughter. My son brought out more irritability and agression. However, it's since dissipated and I am having the same pregnancy I did with ds so I'm leaning boy big time now.

[BunnyGirl19]

I had a gut feeling I was having a girl when I found out I was pregnant, then it turns out I'm having twins and I've never had any feeling one way or the other about the other baby. We've confirmed one is a girl and hopefully will confirm the second baby next week. I've had dreams of DH talking about twin girls, but it's never really felt like I knew that was true. I know DH hopes they are both girls so I've attributed the dreams to that.

[Quinn31]

I feel like this is a boy but I don't think it counts since I have a preference. Seems like intuition is out the window at that point. This pregnancy is really similar to my others except I don't want sweets at all.


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[lala22]

Quinn, remind me what you have already and what you're hoping for? For me I craved sweets more with my girl though I still wanted them occasionally with my boy it was way less...I wanted more protein, fatty and greasy foods. I find it interesting that before I got pregnant I thought for sure that if we went through with having a third, I would want a boy and now that I'm pregnant I am hoping girl.

[Quinn31]

I have two girls and want a boy. I have a major sweet tooth so it's been weird to me that I don't want any sweets. My dad always gives my girls M&Ms and I usually take a few each time and the past couple weeks, they've seemed gross to me. I've been super irritable too but I'm not sure if that's because I'm tired with two kids and working or what.


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[Quinn31]

I always wanted two girls and a boy so hopefully you get another girl!


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[Laurenk1424]

Quinn- were you sick with your girls? My mom was never sick at all with me or my sister and I was nauseated with DS a lot with insane food aversions. I've been tired this time but never sick, and sweets are amazing. Nothing sounds particularly appetizing but I'm not having aversions either. Lol idk.


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[Quinn31]

I had a week or two if nausea with them. This one lasted longer but finally seems gone at 9 weeks. You're giving me hope! I liked sweets with my girls too. Could be a good sign for you too! I wish this pregnancy felt more different than my others but there are a lot of similarities. Food aversions suck though! I had them a little bit before but it's no fun to be grossed out by the thought of food.


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[Laurenk1424]

You're giving me hope too! Haha. Food aversions were the WORST! I haven't really had that this time. I mean thinking about food in general right now just seems blah. Not necessarily gross or anything I just feel indifferent about it I guess lol. I've got until mid May for a gender scan sooooooo that's forever away!


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[crd5ed]

My first I saw an OB who induced me at 39 weeks. No reason at all, I was young- 20 and just uneducated. I knew enough though that I didn't want an episiotomy and she cut me anyway. It didn't turn out horribly or anything but didn't sit well with me that she did something I specifically didn't want. And then after educating myself a ton for my second birth it made me mad looking back that she even induced me at all. There was no reason for it. That was when we lived in Orange County.

So for my second and third I had the up here in northern ca at a hospital but naturally with midwives. Both experiences were great.
But that hospital is a good 30 min away and I would like to be more in town this time.

I was ignorant and allowed myself to be induced also with my 1st. I was 30yo so I can't even claim I was young! Ha! I succumbed to pressure of delivery before Christmas and my doctor telling me he thought my baby would be too big if I went to full term. He wasn't too big, he was 8lbs 7oz but not too big for me (I'm 5'9 145lbs) and I pushed him out in 2 min. It was a disaster of an induction that lasted 24.5 hrs and almost sent me into emergency surgery bc I was bleeding out from a retained placenta. I went into labor naturally with my 2nd one, 3 weeks early but when I was at a 7-8 and I allowed them to break my water (you would have thought I would have learned about interventions by then!!) and then my contractions were so out of control that I was vomiting and passing out so they gave me an epidural which made my blood pressure and the babies heart rate crash so then they had to do an amino infusion and stabilize both of us so my labor stalled then of course I had to have pitocin to get it started again. After being told by all of the nurses I was going to end up a C-section I finally delivered him after 36.5 hrs of labor. He weighed 7lbs. 6oz. and thankfully was fine. So this go around while I would love a home birth, it's not financially practical for us so I am having it at one of our local hospitals that has recently in the past year turned "baby-friendly" and has birthing suites with a midwife. I'm hoping the third time is a charm for me! :)

[crd5ed]

I'm in the 2 week window of waiting for my results from Harmony. I went ahead and let them check the box for gender and figured I can still back out of knowing if I want to. I think I am leaning toward me knowing and not telling anyone else. :wink: I think I can do it. I'm so nervous for the results. I just hope everything is ok. Want to hear the silly reason I'm so nervous? It might be a little tmi but DH abstained from doing anything for about 10-12 days before our attempt and apparently that is discouraged for men over the age of 35yo (DH is 38yo) because its been linked to more developmental problems with the fetus. :( So hopefully in my attempt to try everything that would help us sway girl I didn't really mess up the health of a little bean. :worry: So I'm nervous, we close on our new house in 3 weeks, I still feel like crap and am trying to plan a kitchen renovation for right after we move in. I had myself a really good cry today when I found out our insurance totally screwed me on my last prescription of Diclegis and we paid $355 for it. Which is crazy and we didn't even know we were being charged that amount or I would have declined the prescription bc it's just Unison and Vitamin B6. So that was my breaking point today and I cried while walking out of Walgreens after trying to get any amount refunded back into our HSA. I'm sure I looked crazy and I didn't even care. LOL

I'm so ready to feel better. We're supposed to travel for Easter and I'm so worried I'll feel sick the entire time in the car. :( I hope everyone has a awesome time sharing their exciting news!! I think I'm going to wait until I get our test results to tell more than just our intermediate family.

[crd5ed]

Oh, and my cravings are completely different this time, I crave mostly sweets all the time. I can't stand meat or anything heavy or greasy, just little bits at a time of cereal, pop tart, bagel, smoothie or fruit. Nighttime is still the worst, I woke up last night at 3am feeling so nauseous (I had tried to skip my Diclegis for the night) and finally gave in at 6am and took 1 pill. At around 3:30pm every day the worse of the nausea sets in until I take Diclegis and go to bed. So weird, both the cravings and the timing of my nausea but I'm trying hard to read nothing into it bc every pregnancy is different so this could easily be a boy. And to make that point stick with myself I've made myself pick out boy names we both like and agree on. Ha! :)

[twointow83]

I have two girls and want a boy. I have a major sweet tooth so it's been weird to me that I don't want any sweets. My dad always gives my girls M&Ms and I usually take a few each time and the past couple weeks, they've seemed gross to me. I've been super irritable too but I'm not sure if that's because I'm tired with two kids and working or what.


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Same here. Before preg I had a HUGE sweet tooth. Now I don't know what I have lol. I can't eat meat (makes me gag if I even try. Had a dream last night that I took a bite of a burger and even hated it in my dream and woke up with gagging at the ready). I can't eat anything spicy (as in both hot/pepper spicy or seasoning spicey). With the exception of pickles (which I don't even have a taste for recently) I eat pretty bland food mostly. My adversions are many (and stong!!) and cravings nil at this point. I also get full unbelievably quickly... often after just a few bites. Dr recommended I start drinking an ensure drink every day to help make sure I am getting what I need for baby J... we'll see how that goes.

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[girliedreamz]

I'm in the 2 week window of waiting for my results from Harmony. I went ahead and let them check the box for gender and figured I can still back out of knowing if I want to. I think I am leaning toward me knowing and not telling anyone else. :wink: I think I can do it. I'm so nervous for the results. I just hope everything is ok. Want to hear the silly reason I'm so nervous? It might be a little tmi but DH abstained from doing anything for about 10-12 days before our attempt and apparently that is discouraged for men over the age of 35yo (DH is 38yo) because its been linked to more developmental problems with the fetus. :( So hopefully in my attempt to try everything that would help us sway girl I didn't really mess up the health of a little bean. :worry: So I'm nervous, we close on our new house in 3 weeks, I still feel like crap and am trying to plan a kitchen renovation for right after we move in. I had myself a really good cry today when I found out our insurance totally screwed me on my last prescription of Diclegis and we paid $355 for it. Which is crazy and we didn't even know we were being charged that amount or I would have declined the prescription bc it's just Unison and Vitamin B6. So that was my breaking point today and I cried while walking out of Walgreens after trying to get any amount refunded back into our HSA. I'm sure I looked crazy and I didn't even care. LOL

I'm so ready to feel better. We're supposed to travel for Easter and I'm so worried I'll feel sick the entire time in the car. :( I hope everyone has a awesome time sharing their exciting news!! I think I'm going to wait until I get our test results to tell more than just our intermediate family.

Hugs! I can't even imagine a long car ride right now. Even the ones to the corner store make me feel sick. Hope you manage okay!
My panorama results said they would take two weeks, but they came back super fast in just a few days. Hoping your wait is shorter, too!

I heard little bean's heartbeat to day! *squee* So reassuring. I think we're telling the kids tonight. My mom is cooking up a fun way to break the news. Hope they're excited!
Of course, I've been so freaked out the last times I've been at the midwife waiting to hear the heartbeat that my blood pressure has been high, and now I have to see a specialist. :/ Bummer. But better safe than sorry! Anyone else been through this before? My BP is usually on the low side, so this is new territory for me.

[lala22]

My blood pressure is scarily low so no advice for that. I hope it's nothing. I hear that can cause such a headache during pregnancy.

Kmom I was in redding today and thought of you! I had never been. We went to turtle bay.

[BunnyGirl19]

So......DH told FIL I was pregnant today. His response "That's not good at all. You have too many kids already. You're so stupid for doing this and should abort." Yeah, great. DH didn't even bother to tell him we were having twins. I expected a negative reaction, but I'm wondering how much DH cleaned up the response before relaying it to me. Oh well. We're still doing our official announcement on Easter.

[Kmomofthree]

My blood pressure is scarily low so no advice for that. I hope it's nothing. I hear that can cause such a headache during pregnancy.

Kmom I was in redding today and thought of you! I had never been. We went to turtle bay.

How funny!

It's a small town. Used to be... cleaner. There are so many transients and druggies now, it sucks. I hope we can manage to move back to Orange County some day. The cost of living is just SO much cheaper here. Makes it hard.

[Kmomofthree]

So......DH told FIL I was pregnant today. His response "That's not good at all. You have too many kids already. You're so stupid for doing this and should abort." Yeah, great. DH didn't even bother to tell him we were having twins. I expected a negative reaction, but I'm wondering how much DH cleaned up the response before relaying it to me. Oh well. We're still doing our official announcement on Easter.

Oh my gosh what an awful thing to say!! I'm sorry :-(

[Bella29]

So......DH told FIL I was pregnant today. His response "That's not good at all. You have too many kids already. You're so stupid for doing this and should abort." Yeah, great. DH didn't even bother to tell him we were having twins. I expected a negative reaction, but I'm wondering how much DH cleaned up the response before relaying it to me. Oh well. We're still doing our official announcement on Easter.

That's terrible bunny girl. I'm sorry, but what an arsehole. No need for that kind of attitude. He doesn't have to raise them.

Afm - well today is the first day I have felt even slightly human for the last month. I managed to keep down meals over the last few days so I'm feeling a bit more energy and not like I want someone to shoot me and put me out of my misery. So yay for me!


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[Quinn31]

So......DH told FIL I was pregnant today. His response "That's not good at all. You have too many kids already. You're so stupid for doing this and should abort." Yeah, great. DH didn't even bother to tell him we were having twins. I expected a negative reaction, but I'm wondering how much DH cleaned up the response before relaying it to me. Oh well. We're still doing our official announcement on Easter.

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Are you guys close with him? Do you think your family will be happy? If it means anything, I think it's cool you're having twins!


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[Laurenk1424]

Going to have an ultrasound in a few hours. Haven't felt a single symptom in 3 days except for the fact that my face is broken out. Kinda worried.


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[BunnyGirl19]

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Are you guys close with him? Do you think your family will be happy? If it means anything, I think it's cool you're having twins!


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I personally despise him for a long list of reasons and want him completely cut off from the family. DH says we can't just write off family. I fail to see why not. Nobody would put up with that behavior in anyone else and still want to be involved with them. I don't think it should matter if it's family or not.

My mom was happy, MIL was indifferent like meh, whatever. I haven't told my dad, but we aren't close and he doesn't live that close. He wouldn't care one way or the other though. It doesn't affect him beyond needing to learn two more names, so he mostly just stays out of things.

FIL has been ranting on Facebook about it all night though. I have him blocked because of his random rants directed at me in the past, but my mom emailed me the screenshots. I'm pretty sure he's going to ruin my Easter announcement now by telling everyone before then. The man is an obnoxious control freak and totally fits the characteristic personality traits of a narcissist. Always tells you what to do, thinks he's the expert on everything and puts others down for differing opinions, pretends he never said what he did and acts like anyone is crazy for saying he did, insults your intelligence. All that fun stuff. I've had nothing but problems with him over the years and feeling nothing but burning hatred toward him. He's done and said so many things that are completely out of line, lies to my face, and has no concept of or respect for boundaries. As awful as it sounds, I eagerly await the day he dies.

[Laurenk1424]

7w4d heart rate 153
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[Laurenk1424]

It was abdominal too.


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[lala22]

So......DH told FIL I was pregnant today. His response "That's not good at all. You have too many kids already. You're so stupid for doing this and should abort." Yeah, great. DH didn't even bother to tell him we were having twins. I expected a negative reaction, but I'm wondering how much DH cleaned up the response before relaying it to me. Oh well. We're still doing our official announcement on Easter.

What is wrong with people? If you aren't he one who has to pay for them or raise them, I couldn't imagine why you would say something like this. People are horrific.

[lala22]

How funny!

It's a small town. Used to be... cleaner. There are so many transients and druggies now, it sucks. I hope we can manage to move back to Orange County some day. The cost of living is just SO much cheaper here. Makes it hard.

Yeah it's a cute town with beautiful views but I noticed the druggies right off the bat. Haha. So cal is SO much more expensive then up here.

[lala22]

I personally despise him for a long list of reasons and want him completely cut off from the family. DH says we can't just write off family. I fail to see why not. Nobody would put up with that behavior in anyone else and still want to be involved with them. I don't think it should matter if it's family or not.

My mom was happy, MIL was indifferent like meh, whatever. I haven't told my dad, but we aren't close and he doesn't live that close. He wouldn't care one way or the other though. It doesn't affect him beyond needing to learn two more names, so he mostly just stays out of things.

FIL has been ranting on Facebook about it all night though. I have him blocked because of his random rants directed at me in the past, but my mom emailed me the screenshots. I'm pretty sure he's going to ruin my Easter announcement now by telling everyone before then. The man is an obnoxious control freak and totally fits the characteristic personality traits of a narcissist. Always tells you what to do, thinks he's the expert on everything and puts others down for differing opinions, pretends he never said what he did and acts like anyone is crazy for saying he did, insults your intelligence. All that fun stuff. I've had nothing but problems with him over the years and feeling nothing but burning hatred toward him. He's done and said so many things that are completely out of line, lies to my face, and has no concept of or respect for boundaries. As awful as it sounds, I eagerly await the day he dies.

Family or not, if you cause me harm, drama or negative energy, you're out. I don't talk to my grandma for this very reasons and have limited contact with my mom. I'm sorry you have to deal with it.

[Laurenk1424]

Bunny girl I know what it's like to hate ur in laws. We have had lots of drama with them. I'm sorry you're dealing with that. It's awful and definitely not a stress you needed added to a twin pregnancy.

AFM- just submitted my scan for a Ramzi guess. I think abdominal scans are mirrored? Idk lol.


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[lala22]

Bunny girl I know what it's like to hate ur in laws. We have had lots of drama with them. I'm sorry you're dealing with that. It's awful and definitely not a stress you needed added to a twin pregnancy.

AFM- just submitted my scan for a Ramzi guess. I think abdominal scans are mirrored? Idk lol.


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They got back to me and said they couldn't tell based on my image ( which was clear as day) and said they would offer a 50/50 guess of boy. LOL. A couple of the ladies here thought girl. I just can't wait for my scan in a little over a week!

[Laurenk1424]

They got back to me and said they couldn't tell based on my image ( which was clear as day) and said they would offer a 50/50 guess of boy. LOL. A couple of the ladies here thought girl. I just can't wait for my scan in a little over a week!

Well that's irritating haha atleast you only have a week left. I'm nervous about gender disappointment. Today I realized just how invested I am in this being a girl. I cried already because I felt like the scan says boy.


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[Laurenk1424]

So I took a pic of my sons scan at 8 weeks (left) vs today's scan with new baby (right) at 7w4d. I can't tell if they're alike or if they're different lol. Why oh why does the wait seem so long? Lol btw- I ended my former pity party.
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[lala22]

So I took a pic of my sons scan at 8 weeks (left) vs today's scan with new baby (right) at 7w4d. I can't tell if they're alike or if they're different lol. Why oh why does the wait seem so long? Lol btw- I ended my former pity party.
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I don't know. They look similar? Lol. I can't tell. Will you try for a 3rd of this one is a boy?

[Laurenk1424]

I'm not sure. Probably not because after swaying for a year this time... If it's not a girl, I just don't make them.


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[lala22]

I'm not sure. Probably not because after swaying for a year this time... If it's not a girl, I just don't make them.


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You mean hubby doesn't :)

[Laurenk1424]

Yes lol that. His job is super stressful (we own an industrial company here in the south) and he lifts heavy junk alllllll the time. Soooo there's that. Oddly enough his Brother has two girls and they desperately wanted the last one to be a boy. Nope.


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[crd5ed]

I personally despise him for a long list of reasons and want him completely cut off from the family. DH says we can't just write off family. I fail to see why not. Nobody would put up with that behavior in anyone else and still want to be involved with them. I don't think it should matter if it's family or not.

My mom was happy, MIL was indifferent like meh, whatever. I haven't told my dad, but we aren't close and he doesn't live that close. He wouldn't care one way or the other though. It doesn't affect him beyond needing to learn two more names, so he mostly just stays out of things.

FIL has been ranting on Facebook about it all night though. I have him blocked because of his random rants directed at me in the past, but my mom emailed me the screenshots. I'm pretty sure he's going to ruin my Easter announcement now by telling everyone before then. The man is an obnoxious control freak and totally fits the characteristic personality traits of a narcissist. Always tells you what to do, thinks he's the expert on everything and puts others down for differing opinions, pretends he never said what he did and acts like anyone is crazy for saying he did, insults your intelligence. All that fun stuff. I've had nothing but problems with him over the years and feeling nothing but burning hatred toward him. He's done and said so many things that are completely out of line, lies to my face, and has no concept of or respect for boundaries. As awful as it sounds, I eagerly await the day he dies.

BunnyGirl I would feel the same way. My In-laws aren't excited either about this third baby, they think no one should have more than two. My FIL said to DH "I don't know why you would want a girl, they're nothing but a headache and trouble." DH sister was a challenge for them to raise but it was due to circumstances they created and maintained, not bc she was a girl.

What I don't understand is if they aren't the ones raising them or helping pay for anything then what the hell do they care? They don't have to spend anymore of their money on this baby, they can stop buying so much toys and junk for our two and divide between the three or stop buying presents completely for all I care. We have plenty, we need nothing and when we tell them something the boys do need to get for a gift they refuse bc it's not "fun". Sometimes I think my in-laws are just miserable and want to make everyone else as miserable as they are. Maybe that's your in-laws problem too! Sounds like your FIL has issues with control. I say if they don't add any joy to your life then it's time to cut them loose, family or not. That's why it's our goal to move away from our families as soon as DH gets a promotion. We need to create a positive environment for our kids, and I don't think that will be possible as they get old enough to understand more. :p

Hoping you can separate yourself from the negativeness of your FIL. I think you have MUCH to be excited and happy about and I hope your DH can find the courage to stand up for you and your family to them. Thinking of you!!

[Quinn31]

I personally despise him for a long list of reasons and want him completely cut off from the family. DH says we can't just write off family. I fail to see why not. Nobody would put up with that behavior in anyone else and still want to be involved with them. I don't think it should matter if it's family or not.

My mom was happy, MIL was indifferent like meh, whatever. I haven't told my dad, but we aren't close and he doesn't live that close. He wouldn't care one way or the other though. It doesn't affect him beyond needing to learn two more names, so he mostly just stays out of things.

FIL has been ranting on Facebook about it all night though. I have him blocked because of his random rants directed at me in the past, but my mom emailed me the screenshots. I'm pretty sure he's going to ruin my Easter announcement now by telling everyone before then. The man is an obnoxious control freak and totally fits the characteristic personality traits of a narcissist. Always tells you what to do, thinks he's the expert on everything and puts others down for differing opinions, pretends he never said what he did and acts like anyone is crazy for saying he did, insults your intelligence. All that fun stuff. I've had nothing but problems with him over the years and feeling nothing but burning hatred toward him. He's done and said so many things that are completely out of line, lies to my face, and has no concept of or respect for boundaries. As awful as it sounds, I eagerly await the day he dies.

Omg I can't imagine!! Hopefully you guys can stay away from him. My in laws annoy me sometimes but I know our families are going to be freaking out and happy. My mother in law has 5 granddaughters so she's going to be annoying about if it's a boy or not. Ugh his whole family will be and that drives me crazy. I get really protective of my girls, like what's wrong with them?!?!


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[girliedreamz]

Yay, Lauren! Congrats on the nice strong heartbeat. :)

Bunnygirl--that is just so unfair. I'm so sorry you've got in-law drama!

We told the kids last night. 6 year old is so excited he's been telling random strangers all day. Lol! My 16 year old's reaction: "Uh...can you afford another kid? Do you have time for another kid?" Ha! Gotta love a practical teen. I told him not to worry--his college fund is already funded and he doesn't have to share a room with a baby sister. He seemed mildly reassured by that. Waiting to tell everyone else until Easter. We have a fun reveal planned, but i have a feeling 6 year old will blurt it out before we have a chance.

[crd5ed]

Let's talk weight gain and bellies. I haven't gained weight at all, still down 8lbs. and I'm 11 weeks. I'm not really showing, unless you count the bloated stomach at the end of the day which really makes me look chubby and disappears in the morning. I'm spreading out more than growing out. My bras feel too tight around the band (I think this may be a side effect of the nausea and loose clothing feels so much better.) and my jean are tight around the waist but not out in front so much as the whole way around, but they fit everywhere else. So I gave in this week and pulled out the maternity clothes so I could be more comfortable. I've always had an ultrasound by now in my previous pregnancies so I felt a little more reassured by the heartbeat and such. I've never had a baby with the Dr. I have now, but she hasn't ordered any ultrasounds yet. She said we'd talk about it next appt. I wish I had asked for an ultrasound now. Everyone in my circle of friends keeps commenting on how much earlier they showed with each consecutive baby. Should I be worried? Is anyone else not gaining or showing yet? :worry:

[BunnyGirl19]

I've gone from 137 to 162 so far. Yikes! I definitely have a baby bump. I'm bigger at 17 weeks with the twins than I was at 28 weeks with my other kids. I'm doomed. LOL

[lala22]

I don't think you need to worry. Plenty of people feel so sick they lose weight and although many show sooner with each pregnancy some say each one was different. I've been "showing" since 7 weeks this time (but just to me with no clothes on). Now at 11 weeks it's obvious with a tight fitting shirt, my jeans are becoming snug and uncomfortable and I've gained 1-5 lbs. (mine fluctuates so much I can't be sure). I'm surprised you haven't had a dating ultrasound around 8-10 weeks?

[crd5ed]

Aw, BunnyGirl you're having twins!! It's going to be so wonderful, no matter how much you gain or how big you get!! :)

[crd5ed]

I don't think you need to worry. Plenty of people feel so sick they lose weight and although many show sooner with each pregnancy some say each one was different. I've been "showing" since 7 weeks this time (but just to me with no clothes on). Now at 11 weeks it's obvious with a tight fitting shirt, my jeans are becoming snug and uncomfortable and I've gained 1-5 lbs. (mine fluctuates so much I can't be sure). I'm surprised you haven't had a dating ultrasound around 8-10 weeks?

I know, I thought it was odd too. But I also knew our exact conception date because we only tried once that month. So maybe since I was adamant about the conception date she didn't think an ultrasound was necessary?? But now I just wish I would have asked for one so I wasn't so worried. It doesn't help that I'm waiting for my Harmony results too. :/

[Laurenk1424]

Ramzi people wrote back and said girl. Lol I know it's just for fun but it's nice to hold out hope a little bit longer.
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[lala22]

Ramzi people wrote back and said girl. Lol I know it's just for fun but it's nice to hold out hope a little bit longer.
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Yay! Haha. You never know they may be right!

[BunnyGirl19]

I don't trust them. LOL! They told me my sac #1 on my viability scan was a boy. #1 is my Twin B, which was confirmed girl and you can see baby firmly stuck in the upper corner of maternal left. I think they guessed a shadow was the placenta even though that would make baby directly at the very tip of it, which is not possible at 6 weeks. They guessed girl for sac #2/Twin A and baby is in the exact same spot.

[lala22]

I know, I thought it was odd too. But I also knew our exact conception date because we only tried once that month. So maybe since I was adamant about the conception date she didn't think an ultrasound was necessary?? But now I just wish I would have asked for one so I wasn't so worried. It doesn't help that I'm waiting for my Harmony results too. :/

I'm not sure. I gave them my conception date too but my doctor still only goes off last period..it's a rule. So weird. So when is your first appointment and scan then? And when will you get harmony results back?

[BunnyGirl19]

My perinatologist goes by LMP too, but then does a viability scan at 6 weeks. It baby measures within 4 days of LMP they use LMP. If it's over they go by measurements.

[Bella29]

I haven't had one yet either. I'm 10+4 now. Will have one at 12+4 in a couple of weeks. My dr was willing for a dating scan but I knocked it back because I know my dates.


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[Laurenk1424]

Yay! Haha. You never know they may be right!

The only thing giving me a hint of hope is now that I know what they judge by, I do see that my sons 8 weeks scan is the opposite of this scan. His is thicker on the right side and fades thinner on the right. So I'm hoping that them being opposite scans is a good sign.


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[Quinn31]

I feel like this ultrasound looks different than my dds but I may not know what shadows I'm really looking at.


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[Laurenk1424]

Agreed. It's such a waiting game! Ahhh


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[girliedreamz]

I've lost weight too, but my belly is huge! It's my forth baby (6th pregnancy), so that factors in I'm sure, but no way can I fit in normal clothes anymore. I said goodbye to jeans ages ago. Lol! I'm still okay in yoga pants, but I bought a couple pairs of cheap plus sized ones. Will have to break down and go maternity shopping soon. I so hate it. I usually love shopping, but maternity clothes are always so ugly, IMHO. And overpriced! Like, I'm only gonna wear if for a few months... cut me a break!

[Blue Bear]

Hi guys. Hope your weekends are all starting off good. Doctor brought up harmony test at my appointment this week so got my blood work done today. Excited and nervous since we thought we wouldn't find out for a few more months!

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[lala22]

I've lost weight too, but my belly is huge! It's my forth baby (6th pregnancy), so that factors in I'm sure, but no way can I fit in normal clothes anymore. I said goodbye to jeans ages ago. Lol! I'm still okay in yoga pants, but I bought a couple pairs of cheap plus sized ones. Will have to break down and go maternity shopping soon. I so hate it. I usually love shopping, but maternity clothes are always so ugly, IMHO. And overpriced! Like, I'm only gonna wear if for a few months... cut me a break!

How far along are you again? Sorry if I've asked this before.

[twointow83]

Does anyone know if when u start to show has any relation (factual or OWT) with gender? I always show early. Even with my first I was showing at 3 months and unable to wear my pre-preg very early in preg. However, this time I am nearing 12 weeks and still comfortably fitting my pre-preg jeans. I know it's still early but just curious if there is any correlation.

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[BunnyGirl19]

I'm not aware of any correlation with when you show or not.

We're doing our announcement tomorrow. I got the basket part finished. I still need to make the sign which will say "Two new Peeps due September 1, 2016."

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[Laurenk1424]

Oh wow bunny I didn't know you hadn't announced yet! You are patient!!! I'm still contemplating if I should announce tomorrow or not. I'll only be 8 weeks but I'm just sooo excited.

Two- I don't think there's a correlation. My friend that has three girls has shown super quick with all of them and me with a boy showed really quick too. I'm already using a rubber band on my blue jean button hole. Haha


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[BunnyGirl19]

I would have announced around 12 weeks, but DH wouldn't let me. FIL is already having a huge fit about it and how dare we have more kids when our other kids are f'ed up and can't talk right (DS1 can't pronounce certain letter sounds so he's hard to understand; the other two are a little "slow" but still fall within the range of normal for age). Seriously, wtf?!! Who knows what else DH isn't telling me was said because I wasn't there. My stepmom is going to freak out at the announcement too. She complains because my kids all still used pacifiers at 2 and were not 100% potty trained by 2; therefore, we are shitty, lazy, incompetent parents that shouldn't have more let alone the ones we already have. Did I mention family is obnoxious? LOL

I don't care what they think one way or the other, but it upsets DH. I just can't believe some people can be so rude, asshole-ish, and judgmental.

[lala22]

Jesus bunny I can't imagine speaking to someone like that about something as special as a baby.

No correlation for gender for me either. I mean I showed earlier with my boy but only because it was my second pregnancy I am sure and this time I showed very early but I only had a baby a year ago so I think that's why.

We're announcing tomorrow with an adult easter egg hunt that have pieces to a "puzzle" aka a picture of our 5 year old making a copy of our little guy on the copy machine. Lol! Then we're going to incorporate the ultrasound photo...not sure how yet.

[twointow83]

I would have announced around 12 weeks, but DH wouldn't let me. FIL is already having a huge fit about it and how dare we have more kids when our other kids are f'ed up and can't talk right (DS1 can't pronounce certain letter sounds so he's hard to understand; the other two are a little "slow" but still fall within the range of normal for age). Seriously, wtf?!! Who knows what else DH isn't telling me was said because I wasn't there. My stepmom is going to freak out at the announcement too. She complains because my kids all still used pacifiers at 2 and were not 100% potty trained by 2; therefore, we are shitty, lazy, incompetent parents that shouldn't have more let alone the ones we already have. Did I mention family is obnoxious? LOL

I don't care what they think one way or the other, but it upsets DH. I just can't believe some people can be so rude, asshole-ish, and judgmental.

That's awful! My kids are similar. My youngest has a speech issue due to being born with a cyst in his brain and has a "low avg" IQ. My oldest is bordering on genius IQ but has a communication disorder (not as in speech but as in being able to express himself, his feelings, etc. adequately or understand others feelings... he's a sweet kid but he literally has zero empathy. In his world if it doesn't affect him then he doesn't understand what your issue is and if it does affect him it does so to the nth degree), behavior issues and obsessive tendencies. BOTH my kids potty trained at age 4, not because we weren't trying sooner but because they weren't ready. Literally, when they did potty train they did so over night. Diapers one day, undies the next and never looked back. So, I "get" having atypical kids, but that has nothing to do with parenting. In fact, forcing your kids to be who they aren't or do what they aren't ready to do is a recipe for a maladjusted kid in the long term. Some ppl can be so dense and think that just because they popped out a couple "neuro-typical" kids who at least seem to have grown up okay that they are the expert in parenting.

When we told my Dad and Grandma (Dad's Mom) that we were going to start trying for one more they weren't the most supportive, they were concerned that next time we'd "get one even worse off" than the 2 we have, and that we have our hands full already. TBH with all the doc appt's and needing to be SOOOO involved with their education (making sure my oldest is challenged when his knowledge base exceeds most of his peers... not braggng in any way it's just a fact. For example, in math his peers are learning long division while DS1 is sinking his teeth into pre-algebra as I tutor him at home to keep him challenged and growing. DS2 I have to be involved to make sure he isn't falling too far behind his peers) we really do have our hands full. BUT as I told them we will gladly accept whoever God chooses to send us, we are praying for a healthy baby but that may not be God's plan and we accept that and will accept the challenge if given to us. They have since come around and were a great support through our losses. My grandma doesn't have a clue about this one yet as we plan to surprise her when we visit her in May. My Dad is excited and loves getting ultrasound pics and finding out how things are going.

I am guessing it's a long shot that your nay-sayers will come around but in the end it's yours and your DH's life and nobody has to deal with your decisions but you. (((HUGS))) I am sorry you have someone bringing you down during a time that is so special!

[twointow83]

We have announced locally... unintentionally. My in laws found out because I had a headache while over their house and asked for a Tylenol and she only had Asprin. I said I couldn't take it and they put two an two together. Then at work I have restrictions so ppl needed to know so they didn't think I was getting special treatment and everyone spoke about it freely so before I knew it so many knew that there was no point trying to keep it quiet. Non-local family however, with a few exceptions, have no idea because we can't put it on FB and we have to make sure who we tell won't say anything on there because if anyone on my Dad's side (other than my Dad, he helped me cook up the plan :bigsmile: ) sees it my Grandma will know before we get the chance to surprise her in May.

Per my previous post, DH says I am showing. So I took a picture and he isn't wrong.... I guess *IF* it is TRUE growth, I am just growing differently this time. I hadn't even paid attention because my pants still fit but it looks like this time instead of just pushing my belly out like usual it's like everything is being pushed UP THEN out so I am bigger on top than bottom. Below my belly button my belly is pretty much the same as it was pre-preg. BUT... BIG BUT... I took the pic at night when most bloated so I am going to do it again in the AM and see if I am just bloated (which I suspect is the case given the distribution). I know it's not because I am gaining weight. In fact I've lost a good chunk of weight since I got preg... 8 pounds by my OB's scale (from week 6-week 10) and over 10 pounds by what I know my weight was pre-preg to now.

[BunnyGirl19]

DS1 is almost 5 and aside from those pronunciation issues with certain letters he's fine with speech and everything else. He was a pain to potty train because he started using it as a control issue to manipulate. Finally at 4 I just told him we were done asking and he could go if he felt like it but no more pull-ups and he was responsible for cleaning up any messes he makes and set out some towels. It took less than a day, and three accidents, and he was finally fully trained. My 3-1/2-year-old talks when he feels like it. He seems to prefer gesturing and making sound effects, but speaks full and complex sentences very well if he feels like it. It's kind of strange. He's mostly potty trained, but is lazy about it and has a lot of accidents. I'm contemplating making him clean up his accidents too in hopes that it will fix the laziness. My 2-1/2-year-old has okay speech, within range, but she talks very quietly where you aren't sure if you're hearing her correctly. She definitely doesn't say everything correctly but she's close enough. We're just starting to casually potty train her because she's showing interest, but I don't think she recognizes the urge to go yet so she's not aware until she's started going. My youngest is almost 18 months and was a 30 weeker. So far he's on target. He has a bunch of words he can say but he doesn't really talk.

We finished our announcement for tomorrow.
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[Laurenk1424]

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[lala22]

This was our FB reveal. Haha
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[twointow83]

So everyone dish on how your reveals went over!! I am dying to know!

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[Laurenk1424]

Over joyed from everyone imaginable. It's been a few hours and we have over 300 congrats haha. It's made me even more excited!!! [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]


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[twointow83]

Over joyed from everyone imaginable. It's been a few hours and we have over 300 congrats haha. It's made me even more excited!!! [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]


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[lala22]

Yeah everyone is excited if not pretty shocked since we still have a "baby". I'm sure I'm alone on this one since I know everyone here planned their pregnancy but since this was such a big oops it's helping to hear other people get excited even if it still doesn't feel real. Lol

[Kmomofthree]

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We did ours today too!

[twointow83]

Boo! Kinda bummed :( We are doing a bambi theme for the baby (because we are crazy and obviously want to make it as hard as possible to get the stuff we need in theme). Well, when we were pregnant with the DD we lost I found a Bambi pack n play and bought it. Well, after losing not just her but another baby after that is was becoming a salt-in-the-wound issue, not just seeing it but just knowing we had it. So we took it back and figured we could get it again if we ever managed to hold onto a preg. We aren't quite ready to start buying yet but wanted to see if it was still available. I looked today and it was discontinued by the manufacturer and completely unavailable. On one hand maybe it's a good thing as it'd always be a reminder of the babies we lost to get to this point, but on the other hand I LOVED that I was actually able to find a piece of baby gear that was actually Bambi themed and completely bummed that we can't get it back. I know baby won't care less and it's just a pack n play and there are dozens more to choose from, it just stinks that the Bambi one isn't among them :/ Ok, whine over...

[twointow83]

Yeah everyone is excited if not pretty shocked since we still have a "baby". I'm sure I'm alone on this one since I know everyone here planned their pregnancy but since this was such a big oops it's helping to hear other people get excited even if it still doesn't feel real. Lol

So gald to hear!!

[twointow83]

BunnyGirl- how has your feedback been??

[BunnyGirl19]

As of this morning when we posted ours things were going well. I've been busy all day so I haven't been back on Facebook to see if it stayed that way. People were really surprised considering we already have four kids. LOL

[twointow83]

As of this morning when we posted ours things were going well. I've been busy all day so I haven't been back on Facebook to see if it stayed that way. People were really surprised considering we already have four kids. LOL
Lol. I have a dear friend that has 5. We'd have more if my body wasn't so anti-preg. BUT for most ppl 3-4 is considered to be a lot of kids so that doesn't surprise me lol. Hopefully nobody else is getting cranky about it though!! FX!!

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[LoveRR]

I just found out last week I am pregnant . I am now 6 weeks, very excited. I currently have 2 handsome boys, one 6 another 2. Not sure if this is a girl, we will see!!

[LoveRR]

That is so interesting. Was it right?

[Quinn31]

Not sure why this posted twice

[Quinn31]

We announced with our girls wearing shirts over their Easter dresses. My family didn't really react! Dh was kind of annoyed. They were all really excited but seemed to expect it. My mom said she expected it at Christmas. Both my sisters said they were going to ask me recently. Plus I've been going to the RE every Monday at 6am and my dad has had to watch the girls a couple times so my mom was suspicious. We are going up north with dh's family next weekend so we'll have them wear them at that time. His cousins he hate were there yesterday so he didn't want them to know. I'm already dreading the "it better be a boy" comments!!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/cf81c98d709511e5b2ac14648fc3bfc1.jpg


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[BunnyGirl19]

I got a few emails after my announcement from people saying they knew but didn't want to say anything and be rude on the off chance I was just gaining a lot of weight. LOL! There's really no hiding it at this point even with really baggy clothes. My belly sticks out past my boobs and I can't see my feet anymore. I usually have minimal bump until closer to 26-28 weeks. I'm at least that big or bigger already.

My stepmom, who will have a fit about the pregnancy, has not said or acknowledged it in any way yet she commented on all my other Facebook stuff from yesterday. There's no way she didn't see it. She's the type that expects a personal phone call for everything, emails or other forms of communication don't count. Oh well. That's not how it works for the majority anymore and it's more convenient to use electronic means due to schedules, etc. We think she's planning to ignore it so she can pretend to be all hurt and say she was left out on purpose.

[twointow83]

I got a few emails after my announcement from people saying they knew but didn't want to say anything and be rude on the off chance I was just gaining a lot of weight. LOL! There's really no hiding it at this point even with really baggy clothes. My belly sticks out past my boobs and I can't see my feet anymore. I usually have minimal bump until closer to 26-28 weeks. I'm at least that big or bigger already.

My stepmom, who will have a fit about the pregnancy, has not said or acknowledged it in any way yet she commented on all my other Facebook stuff from yesterday. There's no way she didn't see it. She's the type that expects a personal phone call for everything, emails or other forms of communication don't count. Oh well. That's not how it works for the majority anymore and it's more convenient to use electronic means due to schedules, etc. We think she's planning to ignore it so she can pretend to be all hurt and say she was left out on purpose.
That sucks (Mom).

Yeah twins would be hard to hide lol

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[twointow83]

That is so interesting. Was it right?
Confused by this post.

Welcome and congratulations. Happy and healthy 9 months.

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[crd5ed]

Per my previous post, DH says I am showing. So I took a picture and he isn't wrong.... I guess *IF* it is TRUE growth, I am just growing differently this time. I hadn't even paid attention because my pants still fit but it looks like this time instead of just pushing my belly out like usual it's like everything is being pushed UP THEN out so I am bigger on top than bottom. Below my belly button my belly is pretty much the same as it was pre-preg. BUT... BIG BUT... I took the pic at night when most bloated so I am going to do it again in the AM and see if I am just bloated (which I suspect is the case given the distribution). I know it's not because I am gaining weight. In fact I've lost a good chunk of weight since I got preg... 8 pounds by my OB's scale (from week 6-week 10) and over 10 pounds by what I know my weight was pre-preg to now.

This is me exactly Twointow!! :) Glad to know I'm not alone, its been so weird this 3rd time around.

[Kmomofthree]

I totally feel like I'm bigger but weighed last night and I was up one pound, lol. My tummy is soft and has a slight roundness to it. I am a thin person but not like fit so I expected my stomach to take on the bloat look pretty quickly.. and it has. But I really expected to be up at least a couple pounds.

I'm really hoping I didn't jump the gun by announcing early. It's funny, with my first 2 pregnancies the risk of loss never occurred to me, last pregnancy I was slightly more leary of it but this time I'm a ball of nerves always making sure there's no blood every time I visit the bathroom. And of course I wasn't even that worried about it until after we announced. I comfort myself with my nausea. If i feel yucky things should be alright right?

My first ultrasound is April 11th and now that easter is out of the way it's the next thing to look forward to! Hope the next couple weeks pass quickly :-)

[Kmomofthree]

:bigsmile: Anyone here a compulsive Pinterester and or crafter? Any projects for baby? I sew and am dying to get started on projects

[Laurenk1424]

:bigsmile: Anyone here a compulsive Pinterester and or crafter? Any projects for baby? I sew and am dying to get started on projects

Yes and yes!!!!!! I can't wait to know gender. I have an entire pin board of future baby girl stuff. Soooo many rompers, dresses and headbands I wanna make. If it's a boy it will be booties, Moccs and beanies haha.


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[lala22]

I can't sew to save my life so that is not me. Lol. I am crafty though but funny enough I'm not feeling as crafty this time around and I almost feel like if it's a boy again I will just leave my youngest's room pretty much the way it is and be done. Haha

[Kmomofthree]

I can't sew to save my life so that is not me. Lol. I am crafty though but funny enough I'm not feeling as crafty this time around and I almost feel like if it's a boy again I will just leave my youngest's room pretty much the way it is and be done. Haha

Lol! I understand that for sure. I do enjoy making baby blankets and little clothes so I'll definitely be doing that. I haven't been very motivated to do anything the last month but I have been day dreaming about having the motivation hah

[Kmomofthree]

Yes and yes!!!!!! I can't wait to know gender. I have an entire pin board of future baby girl stuff. Soooo many rompers, dresses and headbands I wanna make. If it's a boy it will be booties, Moccs and beanies haha.


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Right!? I had a Pinterest board when I was pg with my youngest but I realized that it was worse for me having all kinds of girlie pins and finding out he was a boy. I can't do that this time :-( It's funny, how this was my first time swaying and I swayed pretty hard but I feel less hope than ever before. Like, it feels like it's just not possible. Boo lol.

But I definitely have my eye on all kinds of fabric that I would buy immediately if it is a girl!

Been trying to shop for gender neutral prints but it's not real fun

[Laurenk1424]

Right!? I had a Pinterest board when I was pg with my youngest but I realized that it was worse for me having all kinds of girlie pins and finding out he was a boy. I can't do that this time :-( It's funny, how this was my first time swaying and I swayed pretty hard but I feel less hope than ever before. Like, it feels like it's just not possible. Boo lol.

But I definitely have my eye on all kinds of fabric that I would buy immediately if it is a girl!

Been trying to shop for gender neutral prints but it's not real fun

I feel ya. I feel like I'm positive it's a girl but then part of me thinks that maybe it's because I swayed. Idk. I can never tell if I'm convincing myself this pregnancy is so much different or if it really isn't. Lol. The Ramzi results didn't help with me getting my hopes up.

Does anyone know how much Clomid increases your chances for girl? It was my one and only cycle on it.


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