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[MrsSparkles]

What do they say about time it takes to conceive? All 5 of mine we literally conceived after 1 night. Hence why i think this one is also a boy nothing was really done differently...my hubby has already said if its a girl I won't be able to stop him shopping for girls things lol...it would prob makes us poor lol with us both doing it

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I think they say if it happens instantly it's a boy, not sure of the science behind it.
Probably because the body is healthy, which sways boy.

We will be so broke if we get our girls All Blue lol

[squigglepink]

I think they say if it happens instantly it's a boy, not sure of the science behind it.
Probably because the body is healthy, which sways boy.

We will be so broke if we get our girls All Blue lol

When you say instantly do you mean within the first / second cycle?

I fell preg with DS1 on 3rd cycle and fell preg with DS2 on 1st cycle - (6 months after a D and C). My friend however, tried for ages for a child and was on clomid and lost it, she then went off clomid and tried for almost 8 months and had a son. My bestie who recently had her daughter (3rd child after 2 boys) fell pregnant within first month of trying..

I have read though about good fertility = boy and conceiving fairly quickly = boy :)

Good luck guys with your pregnancies and i hope you get your desired gender!! xx :)

[Cnburke]

What do they say about time it takes to conceive? All 5 of mine we literally conceived after 1 night. Hence why i think this one is also a boy nothing was really done differently...my hubby has already said if its a girl I won't be able to stop him shopping for girls things lol...it would prob makes us poor lol with us both doing it

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I'm not sure , that's what someone in a previous post had said . Lol


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[MrsSparkles]

When you say instantly do you mean within the first / second cycle?

I fell preg with DS1 on 3rd cycle and fell preg with DS2 on 1st cycle - (6 months after a D and C). My friend however, tried for ages for a child and was on clomid and lost it, she then went off clomid and tried for almost 8 months and had a son. My bestie who recently had her daughter (3rd child after 2 boys) fell pregnant within first month of trying..

I have read though about good fertility = boy and conceiving fairly quickly = boy :)

Good luck guys with your pregnancies and i hope you get your desired gender!! xx :)

I think it's an iffy theory, as even in a healthy woman they say it's only a 1 in 4 chance every cycle of conception.
But hey I'd love it to be true, took 4 or 5 cycles with this one ;)

[XXforhubby]

It took me 8 cycles to get pregnant last time I swayed girl and got my sweet DS3! It's just a crap shoot!



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[All*blue*everything]

This made me laugh x

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[fiveboys]

MrsSparkles, yes I know I am being silly. The company that took my Harmony test (Ariosa Diagnostics) say the quoted accuracy for fetal sex for the Harmony Prenatal Test is greater than 99 %. I think I still won't believe it before I hold her in my arms :-)

omg i just pm you hun, your having your girl,, bloody fantastic news so happy for you xxx

[Mummyof4boys]

[QUOTE=All*blue*everything;875160]I feel the same as u that this is a 5th boy, can't u have a private gender scan? Im having mine on Christmas eve x

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I'm not sure if they offer private scans here, I've always had to have a referral to have an ultrasound done. I think I'd get a more definitive result if I wait til 18 weeks anyway

[MrsSparkles]

That cartoon made me laugh so hard !
Not many more months that we can laugh hard without peeing ourselves, oh joy of joys ;)

[Mummyof4boys]

Hi Mummy. If you are 14 weeks a scan can reveal gender by now. Aren't you curious to know? I admire your patience.

Well I had one at 17 weeks with my last pregnancy due to bleeding, and the tech couldn't tell for sure and basically gave me false hope for girl... Had another one done at 18 weeks and there was no mistaking the boys bits lol. I would rather not get disappointed again so I'll just wait til the morphology scan and find out for sure

[MrsSparkles]

Well I had one at 17 weeks with my last pregnancy due to bleeding, and the tech couldn't tell for sure and basically gave me false hope for girl... Had another one done at 18 weeks and there was no mistaking the boys bits lol. I would rather not get disappointed again so I'll just wait til the morphology scan and find out for sure

Gosh, hadn't considered that could happen.
How horrible for you to think it was a girl and then get let down.
Thanks for sharing, as I really did think it was a dead cert at 16 weeks, but might book in for 18 instead now to be sure sure.

[All*blue*everything]

Gosh, hadn't considered that could happen.
How horrible for you to think it was a girl and then get let down.
Thanks for sharing, as I really did think it was a dead cert at 16 weeks, but might book in for 18 instead now to be sure sure.
I think it can depend on the scaning equipment, where we go i don't think Theve ever been wrong x

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[MrsSparkles]

I think it can depend on the scaning equipment, where we go i don't think Theve ever been wrong x

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I literally just got off the phone, they said they will be able to tell at 16 weeks.
And they'll keep scanning until they get a good view !

[All*blue*everything]

Just had my 16wk appointment with the homebirth midwife. Got to hear babies heartbeat for the 1st time 😍 baby had been kicking loads the last couple of days even woke me up last night!

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[All*blue*everything]

I literally just got off the phone, they said they will be able to tell at 16 weeks.
And they'll keep scanning until they get a good view !
I will let u know when I go at 17wks lol!

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[MrsSparkles]

I will let u know when I go at 17wks lol!

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Fingers crossed :D

I think it'll be okay, they seem to not rush even on the reassurance scans.

Really looking forward to hearing how you get on

[Dreamsister]

I have just got a scan at 13 week 1 day and we could easily see it is a girl. Normally they can see gender for sure at 14 weeks.


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[kc15880]

:broken: Found out today at my 10 week scan that the baby died at 7 weeks. I have known deep down that things havent been right for 3 weeks now. Follow your gut instinct ladies. I just wish I had gone to the doctor a few weeks ago. So worried that I have totally ruined my chances of a good sway as I totally reverted to my old ways & gained 6kg in the past 6 weeks :(

[GirlieCat]

So sorry Kc. Very sad for you. Wish you the best of luck as you heal physically and emotionally from this loss. [emoji20]

[Dreamsister]

Oh no Kc. I am very sorry about your loss. It is so cruel. You have not ruined your chances. I also had a MC at around week 9, where I had been eating normal for 1 month. When I knew where it was going I picked up diet and cardio again and two months later I fell pregnant again - with a girl. So don't loose hope. You can do it.


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[MrsSparkles]

:broken: Found out today at my 10 week scan that the baby died at 7 weeks. I have known deep down that things havent been right for 3 weeks now. Follow your gut instinct ladies. I just wish I had gone to the doctor a few weeks ago. So worried that I have totally ruined my chances of a good sway as I totally reverted to my old ways & gained 6kg in the past 6 weeks :(

Kc,
So sorry for your loss.
Such good advice to other ladies though, our instincts are spot on most of the time.
You won't have ruined it, you can take time, and start again when you're ready

[kc15880]

Our plan at this stage is to start TTC in feb if I have had 1 cycle by then. That way I will have at least 6 weeks on the LE diet again. Thankyou all for the kind words.

[purple]

I'm not sure if they offer private scans here, I've always had to have a referral to have an ultrasound done. I think I'd get a more definitive result if I wait til 18 weeks anyway

I had a private scan at 15wks which showed girl but I was still doubting it until the 20wk scan (ok.. I still doubt it now so probably won't believe it until she is born :) )

The place I went to was Fetal Fotos and they have Sydney, Adelaide and Perth locations. There were about 4 or 5 other places I could have gone to in Adelaide so it is likely you will have somewhere near you too (unless you are in a rural area).

[Erin514]

I'm so sorry for your loss, KC.

[purple]

I'm sorry about your loss KC :( I also lost one at 10wks just before this one, I never managed to get back into the diet properly but am expecting a girl. I hope you are able to conceive again quickly with a sticky rainbow baby.

[Tynille]

So sorry KC. I have also experienced a loss. It's not a nice feeling at all. Sending you love and strength

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[Mummyof4boys]

I had a private scan at 15wks which showed girl but I was still doubting it until the 20wk scan (ok.. I still doubt it now so probably won't believe it until she is born :) )

The place I went to was Fetal Fotos and they have Sydney, Adelaide and Perth locations. There were about 4 or 5 other places I could have gone to in Adelaide so it is likely you will have somewhere near you too (unless you are in a rural area).

I'm in Bundaberg. There's not a whole lot going on here lol. I'd have to ring around to find out for sure but I doubt it

[2ndtimemom]

Sorry for ur loss KC.. sending love..

DD 👯(17mos) , 💫baby due in july 2017

[squigglepink]

:broken: Found out today at my 10 week scan that the baby died at 7 weeks. I have known deep down that things havent been right for 3 weeks now. Follow your gut instinct ladies. I just wish I had gone to the doctor a few weeks ago. So worried that I have totally ruined my chances of a good sway as I totally reverted to my old ways & gained 6kg in the past 6 weeks :(

Oh KC - im so sorry hun.. :(

I dont think you have ruined your chances. Even before swaying you have a 50% chance of a girl. I too reverted back to my typical eating habits and i also put on weight. Dont be too hard on yourself hun. xx really sorry xx

[MrsSparkles]

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Had my scan, posted it up for guesses but I already know what I think.
He was very cute on the screen, putting his hand in front of his face and swallowing

[GirlieCat]

Sparkles, baby is beautiful. What a perfect picture. It is so exciting to see everyone's pictures go from tiny beans to full on babies. So happy for you.

[GirlieCat]

Is there anyone else that just doesn't want to tell people your pregnant? I like it being a secret and I have no desire to tell anyone else. We still haven't told my mom or hubby's parents, haven't told anyone at work or any extended family. Only 5 people know including one of my older sisters and now this week my little sister. I told her for her 21st birthday present because 6 months ago she told me all she wanted was a niece or nephew for her bday.

It was fun telling those 5 people but hubby wants to tell everyone else and do social media announcement on xmas and I am having anxiety about it. I like it that no one really knows. If I didn't think my tummy would give it away, I would wait many more months, but I know that is not possible. 13w1d today.

[MrsSparkles]

So I've had a little cry, and then spoke to my husband.
He was naturally dissapointed as he already has sons from his previous marriage, but he reminded me of why I married him - he makes everything better.
He gave me a big hug, we talked it through, and then made dinner reservations at our favourite restaurant.
I think the worry of having a failed sway, was that somehow I would let him down as I know he is desperate for a daughter.
He says we'll sway harder next time, which made me feel great that there will be a next time.

I also remembered my devastation at losing our last baby, and the losses of so many lovely ladies on this thread too.
At the end of the day whatever the gender, we're all blessed

Girliecat - I have been feeling the same way as you.
My Mum knows and is gagging to tell everyone, but I just want this to be a secret, I wish I had only told my husband.
It feels so nice knowing something that no one else does :)

[Burakoam]

Sparkles i do think i see the shadow of the nub behind your baby's leg and it does look very stacky which would mean boy. So my lean is boy. I am so sorry for even the slight disappointment because i know it hurts, and its wonderful you are able to look at the situation from such a positive point of view knowing deep down you just wanted a healthy and happy baby to snuggle. Your son will be special to DH in his own way because its his first baby with YOU :)...and yay for trying again..you never know what may happen next time :)

[MrsSparkles]

That's exactly what he said.

Thank you for being so kind and supportive.
I am going to go shopping in the Christmas sales.
River island have some lovely boys things.
Already planning matching outfits with his Daddy, who has decided he needs matching Nikes.
My husband is an avid Sneakerhead, so it'll be quite adorable.

[Inforthree]

So sorry for your loss, KC. I'm in the same boat, trying to get back on track with the sway. Nice to hear all the ladies who had success after a loss. I unleashed my sweet tooth after dropping the LE, hard to reign it back in.

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[Dreamsister]

MrsSparkles, I like your attitude and positivity. Thats the way to go. What a sweet baby with a pretty body and head shape. Did you see boy parts? I can't see whether it's a she or he, but no matter sex, I am sure you will get a very special person.


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[GirlieCat]

So I've had a little cry, and then spoke to my husband.
He was naturally dissapointed as he already has sons from his previous marriage, but he reminded me of why I married him - he makes everything better.
He gave me a big hug, we talked it through, and then made dinner reservations at our favourite restaurant.
I think the worry of having a failed sway, was that somehow I would let him down as I know he is desperate for a daughter.
He says we'll sway harder next time, which made me feel great that there will be a next time.

I also remembered my devastation at losing our last baby, and the losses of so many lovely ladies on this thread too.
At the end of the day whatever the gender, we're all blessed

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It sounds like you husband is a great source of strength and both of you have a great attitude about it. I am sure there will be low moments when it is still hard, but I hope you find lots of cute boy stuff that helps get you excited. It is so nice to know that DH is on board with baby #2 and swaying. Are you still going for you private scan in a couple weeks to confirm?

[Mummyof4boys]

Is there anyone else that just doesn't want to tell people your pregnant? I like it being a secret and I have no desire to tell anyone else. We still haven't told my mom or hubby's parents, haven't told anyone at work or any extended family. Only 5 people know including one of my older sisters and now this week my little sister. I told her for her 21st birthday present because 6 months ago she told me all she wanted was a niece or nephew for her bday.

It was fun telling those 5 people but hubby wants to tell everyone else and do social media announcement on xmas and I am having anxiety about it. I like it that no one really knows. If I didn't think my tummy would give it away, I would wait many more months, but I know that is not possible. 13w1d today.

Yep. We didn't want to tell anyone til I was much further along. However, my mum was one of the first to know and she would've blabbed to everyone and his dog despite me saying to keep it a secret. Plus, there's some Facebook mum's who my kids go to school with and I didn't want anyone letting slip on Facebook before I had a chance to announce first. I did it at 11 weeks, as being #5 I was showing very early, no chance keeping it a secret as it was pretty obvious lol. I think we will keep the gender a secret til birth for once, but I'm sure my mum will tell everyone..she'll have to know otherwise she'll make my life a living hell!

[Mummyof4boys]

34101

Had my scan, posted it up for guesses but I already know what I think.
He was very cute on the screen, putting his hand in front of his face and swallowing

What makes you think it's a boy? Did they say that at the scan or just a gut feeling?

I keep referring to Bub as a boy but only because I've come to expect it...everyone I know is having or have had girls without even trying :( A friend keeps sending me pics of her daughter almost daily and I just want to burst into tears. I'm happy she got what she wanted but can't help the sadness and jealousy :( Just wish the next 4 weeks would go quicker so I can find out for sure and deal with my emotions

[Kelbear]

I am so sorry to hear your news kc, sending lots of hugs and hoping you will get through this tough time.

[MrsSparkles]

Girliecat I don't think we will have the private scan now. (edited to say: I cancelled the scan)
Although we're going to continue with the pregnancy (unless yesterday's tests pick up fatal abnormalities like Edwards). The excitement factor of scans has definitely gone for us both.
Next one is at 20 weeks so in February.

Mummyof4 My mum is the same ! Well actually she's probably worse lol
She booked us a 3D scan at xmas so she can go, but I told her yesterday we don't want it.
I know she'd expect to keep the pictures, and then go around telling the whole family lol.

And I know cos as soon as I saw the nub on the screen, I said that's a boy isn't it
The tech smiled and said she was only looking for abnormal nuchal fold. But her face said it all
And everyone on here has said boy from my scan pics.

[kc15880]

Oh KC - im so sorry hun.. :(

I dont think you have ruined your chances. Even before swaying you have a 50% chance of a girl. I too reverted back to my typical eating habits and i also put on weight. Dont be too hard on yourself hun. xx really sorry xx

How are you going squiggle? I have been thinking about you too

[Erin514]

Sorry that you think you're not getting your desired gender, Mrs sparkles. But there's still a chance it's a girl. And if it's a boy, I'm sure he will fit in your family in a way you couldn't have imagined until you will wonder how you could ever have lived without him there.

[squigglepink]

How are you going squiggle? I have been thinking about you too

Hi hun. Im having a mare .. i went for a scan yesterday to check why i still have a light bleed and they found a tiny sac and 5cm x 3cm of what doctor said is possibly a clot which would explain the bleeding since 26th October! Sigh!! .. I had to go for bloods this morning to rule out new pregnancy so will see next steps on Monday. x Im anxious now!! Hope you are feeling ok KC xx

[GirlieCat]

Sparkles, I am so sorry. I read your GD post and I know you are struggling right now. I don't read ultrasound pics well so it is hard for me to believe it is for sure a boy unless a tech who was only looking for gender confirmed it. I am not trying to get your hopes up, but I think if it were me I would need more confirmation so I wasn't full of doubt. Waiting till Feb/20w is a long time. Maybe you will feel ready early in the new year for a private scan. I completely understand not wanting to do the scan with your mom though. Did you tell your mom you think it is a boy? Does she know you wanted a girl?

[bre_cooper11]

I am so sorry for your loss KC! I love your outlook and sounds like you have a very supportive husband! Good luck in the future!

Sparkles, with DD3 I got loads of boy guess on her nub at 13+5... She is all girl. I agree with girlie cat, it may help ease you to have further confirmation. But, I know how gender disappointment is and it takes over. Sending you lots of love!

Mommyof4, this is me trying to wait to announce our pregnancy. My belly is getting crazy, thank goodness it's chilly and I can get away with large sweaters!

Girlie, I feel the same way. Which is why I booked the scan for next week. I want to announce if it's a boy at the same time we announce so people wont be rude... because people are... and if it's a girl, I am not sure what we'll do but probably announce together and make sure people aren't rude that way either. I would love to just keep it to ourselves... When I tell people at work, they'll know I am probably not coming back after I have the baby and then I'll have to hear it (I just started in the beginning of Sept). We will have 3, 3 and under at home and I can't pay a sitter to watch the kiddos.

We also agreed on some names. Our kids are Gavin, Madilyn-Jo, Gracelyn, and Emmalyn. So if it's a girl she'll be Gwendolyn Stacy (like from Spiderman). And boy names are Lincoln Maverick or Conner Logan. The middle names are still up for debate. But we have a -in theme with their names so most likely Lincoln will win.

[XXforhubby]

I love Lincoln Maverick! And Gwendolyn Stacy!

I'm hoping though, you get to use Lincoln [emoji6][emoji170]!!



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[bre_cooper11]

I found babes heartbeat on my home Doppler! It was between 120-145, mostly 130-135. And babe moved while I was trying to find the hb. Whew.

[kc15880]

Hi hun. Im having a mare .. i went for a scan yesterday to check why i still have a light bleed and they found a tiny sac and 5cm x 3cm of what doctor said is possibly a clot which would explain the bleeding since 26th October! Sigh!! .. I had to go for bloods this morning to rule out new pregnancy so will see next steps on Monday. x Im anxious now!! Hope you are feeling ok KC xx

Physically ok, but mentally exhausted & very emotional. I hope the hormones settle & I can have a few days without tears soon. I just need time & I want it to hurry up! Ive started back on the LE diet already. Part of me doesnt mind so much, but I guess its just the preplanning that I dont like so I know I have enough potassium & kj in my day. Otherwise I would come well under both minimums if I just ate what I thought & that wouldnt be good or me or trying for another pregnancy.

[MrsSparkles]

Physically ok, but mentally exhausted & very emotional. I hope the hormones settle & I can have a few days without tears soon. I just need time & I want it to hurry up! Ive started back on the LE diet already. Part of me doesnt mind so much, but I guess its just the preplanning that I dont like so I know I have enough potassium & kj in my day. Otherwise I would come well under both minimums if I just ate what I thought & that wouldnt be good or me or trying for another pregnancy.

Is it helping having the LE to occupy you ?
It's such an involved and all consuming thing, that it really helped me take my mind off my loss last time...well as much as anything can.
The tears do stop, weeks after I would still excuse myself and go the loo and have a little cry at work, other times they would just flow wherever I was.
Hormones still swimming around will do that, and of course the indescribable pain of a loss - there really are no words to describe that feeling.
I will be cheering youn on, and I really hope that you get a sticky bean soon <3

[kc15880]

I dont want to obsess over the LE at all so just not wanting to get too crazy planning etc. Getting back into it has been easier than I thought. I really never got back into snacking all the time like I used too & I realised that I didnt miss meat as much as I thought I did. Im just over eating the same type of foods all the time. At least is summer now & there are a lot of different types of stone fruit available to eat which will help give me a bit of variety in my diet. I really do wonder if I was on the LE diet too long (40 weeks) & that contributed to the m/c. As much as I am disappointed by eating more "boy" & putting on 5kg in the past 5 weeks maybe it will be the break that my body needed. for a successful pregnancy

[MrsSparkles]

I dont want to obsess over the LE at all so just not wanting to get too crazy planning etc. Getting back into it has been easier than I thought. I really never got back into snacking all the time like I used too & I realised that I didnt miss meat as much as I thought I did. Im just over eating the same type of foods all the time. At least is summer now & there are a lot of different types of stone fruit available to eat which will help give me a bit of variety in my diet. I really do wonder if I was on the LE diet too long (40 weeks) & that contributed to the m/c. As much as I am disappointed by eating more "boy" & putting on 5kg in the past 5 weeks maybe it will be the break that my body needed. for a successful pregnancy

I really don't think it is anything you did, most of the time it really is due to something being not quite right with the bean.
I remember the nurse telling me that the 1 in 4 pregnancies end in mc, was something she really questioned, and that it in her mind is closer to 2 in 4, and women go on to have healthy pregnancies after mc.
Don't be disappointed in eating more boy, you have to get yourself back to a fighting place.
Reset yourself !

[All*blue*everything]

This time next week I will know if im having my 5th son or 1st daughter!!...im.so excited!!

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[MrsSparkles]

This time next week I will know if im having my 5th son or 1st daughter!!...im.so excited!!

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So excited for you :)
And I really hope you hear what you want to, although I know you and your boys won't mind either way xx

[All*blue*everything]

So excited for you :)
And I really hope you hear what you want to, although I know you and your boys won't mind either way xx
Thank u x

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[GirlieCat]

Bre- so happy you found the heartbeat on the Doppler. I have found it right off the bat a couple times, but one day I had a really hard time. It is reassuring to be able to check baby.

Sparkles- how are you feeling?

[MrsSparkles]

Bre- so happy you found the heartbeat on the Doppler. I have found it right off the bat a couple times, but one day I had a really hard time. It is reassuring to be able to check baby.

Sparkles- how are you feeling?

Bre & GirlieCat -How often do you use the doppler, I am thinking of borrowing one from a friend.

And I feel a lot better thank you GirlieCat, I won't let the sadness stop me enjoying the pregnancy - if he's anything like my husband he will be really amazing.

[GirlieCat]

I am so glad to hear you are feeling better- emotionally. I think hormones play a huge part and we forget that. I have been having a lot of depressed days lately which is shocking me. Holiday stress and announcing pregnancy is probably not helping.

I just borrowed my Doppler about a week ago and used it about 3 times. I am guessing I will use it about 2 times a week at least till I can feel baby move. My sister asked to hear baby once so one time was for her. I think it is fun and helps bring me peace of mind. I don't think I would have bought it myself, but if you can borrow one, I would definitely suggest it. I think it will help you bond with baby too.

[GirlieCat]

Oh Sparkles, I read your post in the other DD forum and I laughed because I am the opposite. I am having a hard time with girl names but I have plenty of boy names that I have loved for a while. If baby was a boy I think he would already be named. I think DH and I will take a long time to name baby girl.

[bre_cooper11]

I am glad you are feeling better as well, Sparkles.

I got my doppler with DD2 when I was about 28wks, and checked about every 2 weeks- it was a good thing I did it's how I suspected she was late term breech. I just caught babes heartbeat this pregnancy, and don't have a lot of extra time, so ... i'll check whenever I get the time too, haha. I know it's an old wives tale, but the heartbeat gave me lil hope for blue. My girls at this age were NEVER under 160bpm but my son at 12-13wks was at 140bpm. DD2 was even in the 180s around this time.

[All*blue*everything]

When the midwife came round on Wednesday I asked her if I could hear the babies heartbeat, I never get bored of that sweet sound..u could even hear him kicking the doppler a few times. I videoed ut so my boys could hear.
I think she said it was in the 150s so even more indication of blue lol!

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[MrsSparkles]

Girliecat - I just had to edit my post where I said I was feeling better 'than you' lol
It was meant to say 'thank you', when I type on my phone I make so many mistakes.
I think it's only natural to get the holiday blues, and also having to share news that is so nice to keep secret!
Have you told everyone yet, or done the social media announcement?

[MrsSparkles]

Bre and all blue : you've convinced me, going to borrow that Doppler. I really want to hear him now ��

[Dreamsister]

MrsSparkles, so happy you are feeling better. Life is so short, se we better enjoy and be happy and not let sadness or bitterness take over our minds. I hope you manage to pick yourself up and start enjoying your first pregnancy and child. Can I ask where do you buy those dopplers?
We are going to announce pregnancy to my in laws today and I am nervous of their reaction. Happy Sunday everyone.


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[MrsSparkles]

MrsSparkles, so happy you are feeling better. Live is so short, se we better enjoy and be happy and not let sadness or bitterness take over our minds. I hope you manage to pick yourself up and start enjoying your first pregnancy and child. Can I ask where do you buy those dopplers?
We are going to announce pregnancy to my in laws today and I am nervous of their reaction. Happy Sunday everyone.


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Ooooo what are you going to do to announce it.
Have you got anything special planned ?
I think we're going to film my inlaws reactions, as they are really loud and hilarious.
If you have anyone that might react in a funny way hide a video recorder lol.

As far as the Doppler, my friend bought hers on eBay.
I'm not sure which shops might do them, maybe babies r us (in the Us), or mothercare (Uk)

[Dreamsister]

Thank you. I might buy one too. My inlaws are also loud ans very talkative and we have talked about recording them while announcing. I am going to wrap a pink dummy and a scan picture in Christmas paper and give to them as a advents gift.
I could'nt come up with something better.


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[purple]

When the midwife came round on Wednesday I asked her if I could hear the babies heartbeat, I never get bored of that sweet sound..u could even hear him kicking the doppler a few times. I videoed ut so my boys could hear.
I think she said it was in the 150s so even more indication of blue lol!

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This one has been around 150 most the time, same as my boys.

[MrsSparkles]

Dreamsister - that's such a cute idea.
I still don't know what we're going to do, maybe give them a scan pic wrapped as a Christmas gift.

purple - does the heartbeat theory work ? I'll have to check to see what mine is when I get a Doppler.

[All*blue*everything]

This one has been around 150 most the time, same as my boys.
Remind me do u know what this baby is?

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[All*blue*everything]

Dreamsister - that's such a cute idea.
I still don't know what we're going to do, maybe give them a scan pic wrapped as a Christmas gift.

purple - does the heartbeat theory work ? I'll have to check to see what mine is when I get a Doppler.
If u have the opposite gender to me u can have my scratch cards if u like x
I ordered boy and girl..is it a sign that just the boys have arrived so far lol!?!
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[All*blue*everything]

http://i.imgur.com/akRpQEx.jpg



This time next year there will be 5!!

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[MrsSparkles]

If u have the opposite gender to me u can have my scratch cards if u like x
I ordered boy and girl..is it a sign that just the boys have arrived so far lol!?!
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No it's not a sign !
Thank you so much, that's so nice of you.

[Cnburke]

Has anyone ever had ewcm in any of their pregnancies early on around 5 weeks? Noticed it this morning and was like what the heck lol. Looked like it does when I ovulate .

[MrsSparkles]

Has anyone ever had ewcm in any of their pregnancies early on around 5 weeks? Noticed it this morning and was like what the heck lol. Looked like it does when I ovulate .

My whole 1st trimester I had this !
It stopped thank goodness, but I heard that it's normal so dont worry !

[All*blue*everything]

Has anyone ever had ewcm in any of their pregnancies early on around 5 weeks? Noticed it this morning and was like what the heck lol. Looked like it does when I ovulate .
It's completely normal to have cm during pregnancy, its to help stop infection I read x

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[GirlieCat]

I think she said it was in the 150s so even more indication of blue lol!

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At 8 weeks baby was in 170's but since about 11 weeks she has been in the 150's every time. Purple is having a girl too and said hers is in the 150's

[All*blue*everything]

At 8 weeks baby was in 170's but since about 11 weeks she has been in the 150's every time. Purple is having a girl too and said hers is in the 150's
So clearly no truth in it lol...Saturday I find out!!! Im excited and terrified all in one lol!

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[bre_cooper11]

DD2 dropped around to 150s around 14wks. DD3 was always around 150, even at 145. But this early the girls were never under 160s. The theory is that 140 and under is boy? Purple and Girlie, you guys are having girls and HB is 150... so it would hold true (but its obviously not 100%, haha).

[All*blue*everything]

DD2 dropped around to 150s around 14wks. DD3 was always around 150, even at 145. But this early the girls were never under 160s.
Im almost 17wks it was 152 I think last wk at 16wk appointment x

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[2ndtimemom]

At 7 week my baby's bpm was 144... dd at 9 week was 179..next ultrasound is on 17 jan ..

DD 👯(17mos) , 💫baby due in july 2017

[Dreamsister]

All blue everything: I love your picture of your boys in front of the Christmas tree. They are adorable. Is it your home?


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[All*blue*everything]

All blue everything: I love your picture of your boys in front of the Christmas tree. They are adorable. Is it your home?


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No it was a big house all set up for Christmas crafts and snow falling it was really magical x

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[Beau82]

Hi ladies! Popping in now. My first Dr appt is tomorrow and I'm hoping for a dating ultrasound. I think I ovulated around day 21 or so which would put me a week past my lmp due date. So I think I'm roughly 6 weeks now.

Anyone else frigid cold right now? I just can't get warm the last few days. I don't remember being this cold with my other pregnancies.

[MrsSparkles]

Congrats on your first scan, it's such a magical moment.

Not noticed the cold, I am the opposite always roasting.

[bre_cooper11]

In a little over 24hrs, we are going for our scan. I am excited and so nervous! I feel like I've been okay but then when I really start to think about it I want to throw up. I even had dreams about it all last night... My husband slept with someone else and got her pregnant but somehow I was the one pregnant and it was a boy but it was their baby. Oh lord, what crazy dream!!
But, anyways, I am super nervous... it is taking everything to not chicken out!!

[GirlieCat]

Yeah Bre...so excited for your results. Are you exactly 14w0d tomorrow (wed the 21st)? I know we had the same due date at one point and that is how far I am tomorrow so just curious since that is a pretty good time to start seeing gender. Sending lots of blue dust your way!!

[All*blue*everything]

In a little over 24hrs, we are going for our scan. I am excited and so nervous! I feel like I've been okay but then when I really start to think about it I want to throw up. I even had dreams about it all last night... My husband slept with someone else and got her pregnant but somehow I was the one pregnant and it was a boy but it was their baby. Oh lord, what crazy dream!!
But, anyways, I am super nervous... it is taking everything to not chicken out!!
Eek exciting! I have mine on sat I go from nervous to excited and back again!
This is my last few days ever of thinking it could be a girl ...

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[MrsSparkles]

Bre - The intents pregnancy dreams are so freaky aren't they ?!
Wishing you all the best, and hope you get your boy

AllBlue - Crossing my fingers for you!

[MrsSparkles]

Is anyone here cloth diapering their babies when they arrive ?

[Beau82]

Oh wow, so excited for you ladies to find out the sex! Sending you all the blue dust I have (which seems to be a lot) Bre!
All blue, hi to another 4 boy mom! I hope we both get our girl this time.

Sparkles - Not CD'ing. I did with my first right up until he PT'd and with my second for a few months. I really liked it but with 4 kids and an engineer husband, my laundry is astronomical as is. I can't add anymore.

[bre_cooper11]

Thank you ladies! Yes, I'll be 14wks tomorrow. The place we are going actually does early gender scans at 13wks! Hopefully babe is corporative! Thanks for the blue dust!!!

All Blue, exactly how I felt! Sending you all of my pink dust!

[bre_cooper11]

Sparkles, these dreams are crazy!! & We may CD! One of the things I hope to invest in before I stop working. I have research a bit more about it tho.

[Mummyof4boys]

Probable won't do cloth again. Maybe prefolds with a cover for the first few weeks, but I've never had any luck using cloth nappies. They always leak! Tried so many different brands over the years and I'm lucky to get an hour out of them then they leak. However, it could just be that my boys are huge eaters and are on the breast constantly lol.

My first midwife appointment is booked for Jan 5. Ultrasound probably the following week. I'm getting so impatient!! Lol

[Dreamsister]

AllBlue and bre_cooper: So exited for you. Crossing my fingers for good news.
I went for a private gender scan yesterday together with my 3 boys. Although we already know it's a girl, I just wanted to enjoy the moment to see the baby again and give the same experience to my boys. The scanning-lady goes: Are you ready for a 4th boy and I am like: Yes, bring it on. And in a few seconds she says: Congratulations. It's a girl, no doubt about that, and we all try to look surprised. What a beautiful moment for both I and the boys. They now realise for sure that they are going to have a sister. They call her 'our baby' and constantly come up with funny girl names.
After the scan I took the boys to a restaurant to celebrate.

[All*blue*everything]

Talking of dreams I dreamt I had a healthy baby girl but she was tiny ! I was passing her around for people to hold and she fit in their hands! So strange lol...

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[Dreamsister]

With this pregnancy I dreamt it was a girl a week before I found out via Harmony test, and in the dream my baby had cromonosomal abnormalites like Downs - not a very nice dream. With my #3 boy I had a dream about him when he was still in my womb. In the dream he was a Chinese boat refugee and a very very kind and loverable person. He said thank you so much because you let me become a part of your family. This dream conviced me that he was such a lovely and kind little person. And this is true. From the moment he was born he and I bonded very well and he is still my precios jewel. Don't get me wrong: I also love my other two to bits. I just think that it was like the dream helped me know him better from even before he was born.

[Dreamsister]

Do you pregnant ladies take extra vit. D beside the amount in your prenatal?

And do you ladies with succesfull sways tell other people how you got your DG or do you keep it secret? I tell far and wide about the theory behind blue and pink sways and I say that if they know someone who seriously wants a certain gender they should for sure try this diet.

[MrsSparkles]

Dreamsister that dream about your son is beautiful.
What a lovely omen !

The day before I had my last scan I dreamt this baby was a girl, and I was watching her grow up in my dream.
It was so surreal and perfect.
The old wives tale is that you dream of the opposite gender - in my case I think it's true lol

[GirlieCat]

Dreamsister- glad to hear your scan confirmed girl and how sweet it was for your boys. That little girl is going to be well protected. I love my older brothers- it is a special bond.

I just started taking extra D vitamin this week because of that autism study that was all over the news. My prenatal had the minimum, just like the article said, so I figure it couldn't hurt to take extra.

Regarding dreams- I have some very crazy dreams but it concerns me a bit because I don't dream about the baby. I dream about pregnancy or talking to people about the baby but I haven't had a dream where I see the baby. I think the reality that she will someday be out and be my daughter is still surreal to me and maybe my dreams reflect that.

[GirlieCat]

14w0d today- Officially in the second trimester regardless of what app or book you read (some said 12 or 13, but popular ones say 14). We still haven't told parents, most siblings and family or work. I decided not to announce it on xmas day. I think it would be too stressful to do it in a large group since my side of the family is big. I will tell my mom before New Years and then the rest of the family. I seriously have zero desire to tell anyone else.

I know it is okay by everything you read, but I am a bit concerned because I haven't gained any weight. I have a very small appetite and hardly drink any water (I am trying). I hope baby is okay and still growing okay. My tummy is bigger but not that much, I still wear my normal pants, but they are tighter. Hate that my next scheduled scan is not till 20 weeks. Might go for a private around 16w. How is everyone else's weight gain?

[All*blue*everything]

14w0d today- Officially in the second trimester regardless of what app or book you read (some said 12 or 13, but popular ones say 14). We still haven't told parents, most siblings and family or work. I decided not to announce it on xmas day. I think it would be too stressful to do it in a large group since my side of the family is big. I will tell my mom before New Years and then the rest of the family. I seriously have zero desire to tell anyone else.

I know it is okay by everything you read, but I am a bit concerned because I haven't gained any weight. I have a very small appetite and hardly drink any water (I am trying). I hope baby is okay and still growing okay. My tummy is bigger but not that much, I still wear my normal pants, but they are tighter. Hate that my next scheduled scan is not till 20 weeks. Might go for a private around 16w. How is everyone else's weight gain?

Bear in mind the babies in 3rd world countries, they come out healthy despite of their environment etc its only once they are out they go downhill. Your baby will be fine regardless of what u eat etc, it would be u who might suffer baby takes everything they need at the detriment of their mums sometimes x
I started out a bit heavier this pregnancy so im not looking forward to seeing what the scales tell me at the end!

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[All*blue*everything]

I just worked it out ive put on 5 lbs so far im just over 17wks x

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[Dreamsister]

GirlieCat: I don't know how you do to keep it secret. I am eager to tell everyone. My stomac is BIG. I am normal 49-50 kilo (110 lb) and now I am up at 58 kilo/127 lb. So have gained 17,3 lb/8 kilo and am 14 weeks. I think it's a lot of weight gain and I cannot fit my normal clothes anymore.
I eat a lot - some cake and juices but mostly healthy food. If I don't eat I will get servere nausea. I also drink about 2-3 liter of water everyday.
I still haven't drinked coffee for the past 3 month. I don't feel like. Only grapefruit juice and water is what I want.


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[All*blue*everything]

I don't think I could hide my bump if I tried!
My 8year old put his hand on my belly this morning when I was in bed and he felt the baby kick ❤

[BabsNMK]

Just jumping onto this board. I have some serious nausea going on this pregnancy so I'm pretty much doing nothing but scouring the internet for ways to kill time while my boys watch TV for the millionth hour. I'm having major mom guilt.

I did start taking extra D because I have a history of Gestational diabetes and extra D is said to be helpful to prevent it again. I also heard of the autism study but that wasn't a huge factor. I'm taking about 4K now.

As for weight gain, especially with your first pregnancy I think there's not much to be concerned with not showing yet or having gained much. In fact technically you are only supposed to gain about 4-7 lbs in first trimester. That has never been me...I'm more like a lb a week, but all medical documentation says less in 1st trimester.

[MrsSparkles]

Girlie - don't worry about the weight gain, as long as baby is growing thats all that matters.
My friend lost 14 lbs in her first trimester, and when she had the baby she had only put 13lbs back on....and baby was a 8lber, and healthy as anything !

I do understand not wanting to tell anyone.
DH and I have had this conversation today, he thinks it's 'weird' that I don't want to tell our friends.
I'm just not interested in being made a fuss of, or getting unsolicited advice.
4 people know, and they annoy me on a daily basis asking 'how is the baby' !

Bre - Is it your scan today ?

[bre_cooper11]

At my last apt at 11-12wks, I had lost 3lbs, but my diet had reverted to LE a bit. After that, I just kept eating... haha. I am sure I'm up a few lbs now! I am showing a bit but wearing a lot of bit sweaters! haha
We still haven't told anyone, except my mom & my husbands best friend (he was visiting at Thanksgiving). We will see what we decide after our scan today or how we will do it. I am praying we hear blue, how my son would react to know he would have a brother would be the best Christmas present. My girls would love another sister, too, haha! Having a healthy baby is seriously the best gift!

Girlie- I am sure baby is fine! I hardly ate with DD1, she is petite but so is the women in my husbands mother's side and perfect!

[XXforhubby]

What time is your scan today Bre? I'm over here seriously chomping at the bit waiting to find out what you're having, haha! Seriously, I'm like checking for updates every few minutes [emoji6]!



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My Ovulation Chart (https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/579920)

[bre_cooper11]

What time is your scan today Bre? I'm over here seriously chomping at the bit waiting to find out what you're having, haha! Seriously, I'm like checking for updates every few minutes [emoji6]!



[emoji170][emoji1379]DS1, [emoji577]DS2, & [emoji602]DS3[emoji170]
[emoji166]One Last Pink Sway[emoji166]
My Ovulation Chart (https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/579920)

Not until 5o'clock central time!! We've got 4 hours! But I will update! Thank you for being there, it means so much!! Also, hopefully my husband has service so I can update because my 2 littlest misplaced my phone a week ago, haha!

[bre_cooper11]

BTW, Dreamsister, how sweet the boys were able to see their baby sister!!! <3

& Welcome Babs!

[MrsSparkles]

Really looking forward to seeing your update Bre - best of luck, and lots of blue dust !

[Blckhrt]

Is anyone here cloth diapering their babies when they arrive ?

We cloth diaper! Full intend to keep it going with baby #2. Have never regretted it for a moment.

[MrsSparkles]

We cloth diaper! Full intend to keep it going with baby #2. Have never regretted it for a moment.

Have you got a fave brand?
Do you do it from newborn, or use disposable in the beginning?

[Blckhrt]

We used up the one pack of sposies the hospital gave us, but then we went right into cloth.

We use GroVia pretty much exclusively, I banked on them because I love the quality and felt good about supporting the company. A lot of people say "buy a few of a bunch of different brands, try them all, and then decide what you like best and buy more of those." I wondered, who has the time (and $) for that?! And then what would you do with the ones you DIDN'T like? I suppose there was a chance we wouldn't like the Grovias but they're so adjustable and customizable that I felt pretty confident.

He was in their newborn AIOs for 6 weeks, then since then he's been in their Hybrid AI2s with snap shells and organic cotton inserts. We do their ONEs at night (they're super ultra absorbent so perfect for nighttime).

SmartBottoms and LaLaBye are two other brands I often hear good things about.

[All*blue*everything]

Can't wait to hear bree!

[Kelbear]

Don't worry about not putting on weight in the first trimester girliecat, your baby will be fine, she knows how to get the nutrients she needs.
Congrats on your dd dreamsister, that is fantastic that your boys are so excited.
I started taking extra vit d once I got my blood tests back from my gp. I had low vit d levels with my first pregnancy and as they are on the low side of normal now and I am still breastfeeding DS a little I wanted to built my vit d levels up. I was also diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy and wonder if that had anything to do with it as I am otherwise fairly fit and healthy and my dr was really surprised by the gestational diabetes diagnosis. I am hoping I don't have to deal with that again this pregnancy
I will have a scan at 8 weeks (9 th jan). I am eager to see bub and hear a heart beat so I know everything is going ok. DH is worried there might be something wrong with the baby as we both had colds around the time I conceived. I hope everything is ok. All day nausea started yesterday (a week or two earlier than last pregnancy). Forgot how awful it feels. Hoping all you ladies heading into your 2nd trimesters start to feel a little better now.

Can't wait to hear how your scan goes bre, fingers crossed you hear blue!

[Kelbear]

Is anyone not finding out gender until the birth? We didn't find out with my DS and I am thinking I would like the surprise again even though I am desperate to know if my sway worked. I just know I will love this bub from the moment I lay eyes on it regardless of if it is a boy or girl and I don't know that I want to deal with the disappointment if I find out early that I am not getting my dd

[MrsSparkles]

We used up the one pack of sposies the hospital gave us, but then we went right into cloth.

We use GroVia pretty much exclusively, I banked on them because I love the quality and felt good about supporting the company. A lot of people say "buy a few of a bunch of different brands, try them all, and then decide what you like best and buy more of those." I wondered, who has the time (and $) for that?! And then what would you do with the ones you DIDN'T like? I suppose there was a chance we wouldn't like the Grovias but they're so adjustable and customizable that I felt pretty confident.

He was in their newborn AIOs for 6 weeks, then since then he's been in their Hybrid AI2s with snap shells and organic cotton inserts. We do their ONEs at night (they're super ultra absorbent so perfect for nighttime).

SmartBottoms and LaLaBye are two other brands I often hear good things about.

Awesome going to have a look at them !
I love the look of the Little Lamb ones, the idea of a baby in furry cream ones is too much cuteness hahahah

[bre_cooper11]

ITS A BOY!!!!!!!

I'm crying!!!

[Mummyof4boys]

ITS A BOY!!!!!!!

I'm crying!!!

Congrats!! So happy you got the gender you desired :)

[squigglepink]

ITS A BOY!!!!!!!

I'm crying!!!
Amazing. Congratulations xx

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[GirlieCat]

Bre I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you!!!!! This is such exciting news. I bet your son is so excited to get a baby brother after all those sisters. Boy sways have not gotten great results lately and are more rare so it is thrilling to see that we already have two successful boy sways in this group. Congratulations Bre!!

[Kelbear]

Woohoo congratulation Bre, that is fantastic news :bluecheer:

[Erin514]

We cloth diapered our boys as well but I actually also used grovia and didn't like them. All the elastic gussets and Velcro wore out after DS1 so I had to buy all new covers for DS2 (since the inserts were fine, I didn't want to buy a whole new brand when I already had a partial set). I really thought for the money you put into cloth diapering you should be able to use them for more than one child. I also find grovia leaks often. I have some bamboozles as well and they never leak and have held up better.

[All*blue*everything]

ITS A BOY!!!!!!!

I'm crying!!!
Congrats!! So happy for u ! Xxx

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[MrsSparkles]

Wooohooooo that's amazing news Bre.
Reading this from my bed, as it's the first thing I had to check this morning hahha

[Dreamsister]

Bre, huge congrats. So happy for you. [emoji4][emoji106][emoji120] So many sways on this due date thread is succesfull. It's amazing.


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[Dreamsister]

@GirlieCat, can I ask how much extra vit d do you take beside your prenatal? What is the total amount?


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[purple]

Congrats on your boy Bre!!


I used cloth with my boys, more so with my first as I got a bit lazy the 2nd time. I'm planning to do it again and have some old ones still but some elastic needs fixing.

I bought a whole big pack of Itti bittis (Australian brand) with DS1 but they didn't suit him as I think they are a bit squishy on boy bits. I ended up selling them. I remember liking the bum genius one size pockets although the elastic has gone on them but I think the newer ones are better. I also bought a few new ones from ebay that are china cheapies, I'm not sure how they will go but some people have success with them and it will just pad out the existing ones I have.

[GirlieCat]

Girlie - don't worry about the weight gain, as long as baby is growing thats all that matters.
My friend lost 14 lbs in her first trimester, and when she had the baby she had only put 13lbs back on....and baby was a 8lber, and healthy as anything !

I do understand not wanting to tell anyone.
DH and I have had this conversation today, he thinks it's 'weird' that I don't want to tell our friends.
I'm just not interested in being made a fuss of, or getting unsolicited advice.
4 people know, and they annoy me on a daily basis asking 'how is the baby' !

Bre - Is it your scan today ?

Sparkles- my hubby thinks it is weird too, that I don't want to tell. The unsolicited advice is definitely on my list of reasons why I don't want to tell. I know what people say will annoy me- mainly those closer to me like my mom and sister. I also don't want to hear "I knew it"...I think that is the rudest thing to say when someone announces their pregnancy. I know my mom will say something like that because she has thought I was pregnant non stop for the last ten years.

The few I have told have all annoyed me at some point too.

[GirlieCat]

Is anyone not finding out gender until the birth? We didn't find out with my DS and I am thinking I would like the surprise again even though I am desperate to know if my sway worked. I just know I will love this bub from the moment I lay eyes on it regardless of if it is a boy or girl and I don't know that I want to deal with the disappointment if I find out early that I am not getting my dd

I support whatever a woman decides is right for her, but personally I could never wait. I had to know asap so very thankful for early blood testing. I am too much of a planner and gender neutral stuff is harder to find. For me, I would have needed the time to deal with my gender disappointment before baby because I would be afraid I wouldn't be as happy at birth or more prone to depression if it wasn't my DD. I think it depends on the depth of your gender desire or how you think you will react.

[GirlieCat]

@GirlieCat, can I ask how much extra vit d do you take beside your prenatal? What is the total amount?


Mother to 3 handsome boys ❤️ and pregnant with a baby girl due in June 2017 [emoji120]. DW (41) [emoji1326] DH (38) [emoji144]

My prenatal only has 400IU of D2. I added 5000IU of D3 because I already had some. I read 4000 is the recommended but you can go all the way to 10,000 before it is unsafe. I will talk to my doc about it on next visit

[All*blue*everything]

Is anyone not finding out gender until the birth? We didn't find out with my DS and I am thinking I would like the surprise again even though I am desperate to know if my sway worked. I just know I will love this bub from the moment I lay eyes on it regardless of if it is a boy or girl and I don't know that I want to deal with the disappointment if I find out early that I am not getting my dd
I've found out with the last 4 but wasn't going to with this one, partly because I thought people won't hassle me about having 5boys etc if I say we are waiting and also I thought once the baby is born and I fall in love I won't care what gender it is...but..my boys are all adamant its a girl so we are finding out mainly for them so they can prepare for another brother and not be disappointed when its born. I've also felt different this pregnancy with not knowing what baby is yet, I definitely Bond more once I know...only 2 days til the big scan for me!

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[MrsSparkles]

Sparkles- my hubby thinks it is weird too, that I don't want to tell. The unsolicited advice is definitely on my list of reasons why I don't want to tell. I know what people say will annoy me- mainly those closer to me like my mom and sister. I also don't want to hear "I knew it"...I think that is the rudest thing to say when someone announces their pregnancy. I know my mom will say something like that because she has thought I was pregnant non stop for the last ten years.

The few I have told have all annoyed me at some point too.

Oh noooo.
I would hate that, it is so rude like saying 'I thought you looked fat!" - I am sure thats not how it's meant but it feels like that lol.
I think people mean well, they enjoy getting all involved I suppose.

[BabsNMK]

I'm really struggling with how to parent this pregnancy while feeling so terrible. I physically feel awful but also mentally I've convinced myself this is another boy...which is ok and I'll manage...but it makes me more sad than anything. My first pregnancy I actually had perinatal depression, not postpartum, and I think the reason I'm not fully blown depressed is because I can't let myself be with a 3 and 1 yr old. But man I just feel so down and silly for feeling down. I honestly don't have an inkling what gender this baby is...a few weeks and the blood test will tell, but I am mentally convincing myself it's a boy to keep away disappointment. Anyone else feel like this with your pregnancies? I'm failing as a mom to my boys and hate myself for that. They watch more tv than is healthy because I'm just so tired and nauseous. This is such a different pregnancy for me. Too bad that doesn't give you a clue to gender.

Also I have a tilted uterus and have terrible back pain this pregnancy. Do any of you have this? I am so paranoid that every ache is a miscarriage but the reality is I think it's my retroverted uterus.?

[Blckhrt]

We cloth diapered our boys as well but I actually also used grovia and didn't like them. All the elastic gussets and Velcro wore out after DS1 so I had to buy all new covers for DS2 (since the inserts were fine, I didn't want to buy a whole new brand when I already had a partial set). I really thought for the money you put into cloth diapering you should be able to use them for more than one child. I also find grovia leaks often. I have some bamboozles as well and they never leak and have held up better.

Ah yes, I had heard people say that the velcro's stickiness does not last, so we went with the snap shells instead. Not sure about elastics, as we're two years in and they're looking good, but my son does have somewhat skinny legs. :) I haven't heard of Bamboozles, will have to look into them out of curiosity!

[Blckhrt]

ITS A BOY!!!!!!!

I'm crying!!!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! So many congrats, how THRILLING! Yay baby boy!!

[MrsSparkles]

I'm really struggling with how to parent this pregnancy while feeling so terrible. I physically feel awful but also mentally I've convinced myself this is another boy...which is ok and I'll manage...but it makes me more sad than anything. My first pregnancy I actually had perinatal depression, not postpartum, and I think the reason I'm not fully blown depressed is because I can't let myself be with a 3 and 1 yr old. But man I just feel so down and silly for feeling down. I honestly don't have an inkling what gender this baby is...a few weeks and the blood test will tell, but I am mentally convincing myself it's a boy to keep away disappointment. Anyone else feel like this with your pregnancies? I'm failing as a mom to my boys and hate myself for that. They watch more tv than is healthy because I'm just so tired and nauseous. This is such a different pregnancy for me. Too bad that doesn't give you a clue to gender.

Also I have a tilted uterus and have terrible back pain this pregnancy. Do any of you have this? I am so paranoid that every ache is a miscarriage but the reality is I think it's my retroverted uterus.?


Don't be so hard on yourself please.
The more you worry, the further you might sink into depression.

So many times I ask myself how women with kids manage pregnancy, it is so hard just on it's own - let alone when having to care for toddlers.
I admire you so much, and I am sure all the first time Mums on this thread would agree.
It sounds like you have a lot more to deal with, so please be kind to yourself.

You are not failing, so they watch a little more TV than usual for a few months, it's not the end of the world !

[MrsSparkles]

Ah yes, I had heard people say that the velcro's stickiness does not last, so we went with the snap shells instead. Not sure about elastics, as we're two years in and they're looking good, but my son does have somewhat skinny legs. :) I haven't heard of Bamboozles, will have to look into them out of curiosity!


I heard the same, although the nappy lady has advised me to use either - Bambinex Bamboo (which I think has velcro)
or Bumgenius Elemental (I think these have snaps)

Oh also they sell the Velcro refreshers https://www.thenappylady.co.uk/pocket-nappies/bumgenius-velcro-refresher-kit.html
It says it works for other brands.

[BabsNMK]

Don't be so hard on yourself please.
The more you worry, the further you might sink into depression.

So many times I ask myself how women with kids manage pregnancy, it is so hard just on it's own - let alone when having to care for toddlers.
I admire you so much, and I am sure all the first time Mums on this thread would agree.
It sounds like you have a lot more to deal with, so please be kind to yourself.

You are not failing, so they watch a little more TV than usual for a few months, it's not the end of the world !

Thanks Sparkles. I just needed some words of encouragement and you gave them to me so I appreciate it. DS #1 has a fever today out of nowhere so adding that to the list of this week. I'm hoping this is just an off week because I'm at the peak of morning (all day) sickness and no school so I don't get a break. I'm going to try to be more positive tomorrow because it is the holidays. And things could be so much worse than extra TV. Their brains won't fully rot :wink:

[MrsSparkles]

Thanks Sparkles. I just needed some words of encouragement and you gave them to me so I appreciate it. DS #1 has a fever today out of nowhere so adding that to the list of this week. I'm hoping this is just an off week because I'm at the peak of morning (all day) sickness and no school so I don't get a break. I'm going to try to be more positive tomorrow because it is the holidays. And things could be so much worse than extra TV. Their brains won't fully rot :wink:

Glad you're feeling a bit better.
Arghh so annoying about him getting poorly, my friends son and husband are ill, and her oven and dishwasher broke yesterday.
We were laughing saying it could only happen right before Christmas Day !

Is he ill with a cold/flu type thing ?
I use 5000 mg of vitamin C as soon as I get ill, it seems to make it last not as long.
Not sure what the max dosage for kids is, but maybe if you used it from food ?
Say a clementine every few hours it might do the same thing.
Not sure what else to suggest, I am not very up on how to treat poorly children - better learn soon though with this bean on the way lol

[BabsNMK]

Unfortunately it's probably strep throat so we are off to the doctor today for some antibiotics. And my babysitter canceled so no last minute shopping will be done here. Oh well.

[All*blue*everything]

Tomorrow morning is my gender scan!!! I forget then when I remember I get so nervous / excited / terrified !!
Im sure they will say boy, but I keep picturing my husband and sons reaction if they said girl, it really would be so magical and finish off our family perfectly.
But if i am destined to be surrounded by princes then I know I will be cherished and loved forever and I know its what was meant for us.
Will update 2m when I know xxx

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[MrsSparkles]

Tomorrow morning is my gender scan!!! I forget then when I remember I get so nervous / excited / terrified !!
Im sure they will say boy, but I keep picturing my husband and sons reaction if they said girl, it really would be so magical and finish off our family perfectly.
But if i am destined to be surrounded by princes then I know I will be cherished and loved forever and I know its what was meant for us.
Will update 2m when I know xxx

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I was just popping online to wish you the best of luck.
Hoping that baby is happy and healthy whatever the gender <3

[All*blue*everything]

I was just popping online to wish you the best of luck.
Hoping that baby is happy and healthy whatever the gender <3
Thank u! X

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[Dreamsister]

All blue. Wishing you good luck at the scan.


Mother to 3 handsome boys ❤️ and pregnant with a baby girl due in June 2017 [emoji120]. DW (41) [emoji1326] DH (38) [emoji144]

[All*blue*everything]

All blue. Wishing you good luck at the scan.


Mother to 3 handsome boys ❤️ and pregnant with a baby girl due in June 2017 [emoji120]. DW (41) [emoji1326] DH (38) [emoji144]
Thank u x

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[All*blue*everything]

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Baby number 5 is a boy!!!

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[MrsSparkles]

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Baby number 5 is a boy!!!

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4...soon to be 5 handsome chaps !
Congratulations, hope you all have a Merry Christmas xx

[GirlieCat]

Congratulation AllBlue. What a beautiful group you have and baby boy #5 will be such a blessing to your group.

[GirlieCat]

Merry Christmas to everyone. It is only 3:30pm Xmas Eve here in California but I know it is already Christmas in some parts of the world so wanted to send warm wishes to everyone.

[MrsSparkles]

Merry Christmas ladies !
It's 11.41 pm here, so not long to go.
Wishing all of you a fantastic day, and that your little ones have lots of nice pressies from santa.
And for all the first time mums, let's enjoy our last Christmas without poopy nappies ��

[Mummyof4boys]

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Baby number 5 is a boy!!!

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Congrats All Blue xx and Merry Christmas!

[Boyzmommy]

Best of luck !!!


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[Boyzmommy]

Was reading your chit chats and looking how everyone is doing. I m just obsessed with this form. Last year i was in your feet and was waiting for my scan. Merry Christmas ladies


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[bre_cooper11]

Merry Christmas ladies! It's almost over now, we told the kids this morning. My son just kept rubbing my belly and saying how he was so excited to have baby brother.

All blue, Congratulations on your newest baby boy. He seems to be in the same position as our lo at my scan. Your boys are just beautiful! Congrats again and Merry Christmas! I was wanting to check in but was on the road yesterday. <3

[All*blue*everything]

Merry Christmas ladies! It's almost over now, we told the kids this morning. My son just kept rubbing my belly and saying how he was so excited to have baby brother.

All blue, Congratulations on your newest baby boy. He seems to be in the same position as our lo at my scan. Your boys are just beautiful! Congrats again and Merry Christmas! I was wanting to check in but was on the road yesterday. <3
That scan has actually worried me ive never seen a baby squashed upon the placenta like that! Ans my placenta looks like a beasts!! U say yours looked the same???
I've only just over 2wks til my 20wk scan so if there's anything abnormal they will tell me then...

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[GirlieCat]

Hello All, hope your holiday was good. We did not tell family about baby on Christmas. My little sister got engaged on xmas eve and was announcing on xmas plus my mom had a huge surprise for my little bro (bought him a car) so it felt like there was too much else going on and it would have stressed me out too much. We will announce within the next week or so. I keep laughing at the thought that I will be 15 weeks before our parents and family/friends find out. My sister told me there was no way I could go that long but my bump has stayed small enough that it is hideable still. Now it almost feels like a challenge.

[All*blue*everything]

Hello All, hope your holiday was good. We did not tell family about baby on Christmas. My little sister got engaged on xmas eve and was announcing on xmas plus my mom had a huge surprise for my little bro (bought him a car) so it felt like there was too much else going on and it would have stressed. We will announce within the next week or so. I keep laughing at the thought that I will be 15 weeks before our parents and family/friends find out. My sister told me there was no way I could go that long but my bump has stayed small enough that it is hideable still. Now it almost feels like a challenge.
Why don't u announce in new years day? Start the year on such a lovely high x

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[MrsSparkles]

Hello All, hope your holiday was good. We did not tell family about baby on Christmas. My little sister got engaged on xmas eve and was announcing on xmas plus my mom had a huge surprise for my little bro (bought him a car) so it felt like there was too much else going on and it would have stressed. We will announce within the next week or so. I keep laughing at the thought that I will be 15 weeks before our parents and family/friends find out. My sister told me there was no way I could go that long but my bump has stayed small enough that it is hideable still. Now it almost feels like a challenge.

Hahahah I love it !
Congratulations to your sister, how exciting there's going to be a wedding to plan for.

I think New Years would be awesome like AllBlue says !

Have you started feeling the baby move yet Girlie?

Ps : I'm 15 weeks 2 days, staying with my family on the coast for Christmas..
No one has guessed at all yet - winter is the perfect time to hide a bump :D

[GirlieCat]

Sparkles, I haven't felt baby yet. Have you? I felt something a bit different, maybe a flutter but I just told myself it was my digestive track and not baby. Are you going to tell the family you are staying with?

We talked about telling facebook on New Year's day or the 2nd but need to tell my mom and DH parents in person first and we won't see them on NYD so we would need to tell parents in the days leading up to New Year's. I am still not very eager to tell anyone, but hubby is getting frustrated because he wants everyone to know. Even as I type this I am thinking...well maybe I can go a few more weeks before we tell...why do I feel this way?

[MrsSparkles]

Sparkles, I haven't felt baby yet. Have you? I felt something a bit different, maybe a flutter but I just told myself it was my digestive track and not baby. Are you going to tell the family you are staying with?

We talked about telling facebook on New Year's day or the 2nd but need to tell my mom and DH parents in person first and we won't see them on NYD so we would need to tell parents in the days leading up to New Year's. I am still not very eager to tell anyone, but hubby is getting frustrated because he wants everyone to know. Even as I type this I am thinking...well maybe I can go a few more weeks before we tell...why do I feel this way?

No I haven't felt anything either, it's not feeling real at all, I think when the movement stats it will sink in more :)
I haven't had the fluttering yet.

I really think it's because it's nice to share a secret with just you and your husband.
Once you tell people, it starts to be public property in a way lol.
My Mum and Dad know, and when we're alone my Mum tells me
"The worst thing about having a baby......the pain in natural childbirth.....your body is never the same....such and such has a new baby and is so tired".
Last night she asked, why can't we tell yet ?
And I said "Because listen to yourself, everyone has a negative story to tell, and advice about everything."
She actually said she understood, and that she didn't realise she was doing it herself, as she hated that during both her pregnancies.
People can't help themselves though :D

[Erin514]

I can understand feeling a bit reluctant to tell. I don't like being the center of attention so I never know how to make big announcements. And the unsolicited comments/advice are the worst. For some reason everyone has an opinion on babies, even the most grossly incompetent people for the job. By that I mean, I've had random men give me advice on how to cope with childbirth and how they thought I was breastfeeding too often (are you kidding me?!).

But you're lucky, girliecat! The only thing people love to give advice on more than babies is weddings, so your sister will deflect some of that with her big day coming up! ;-)

[GirlieCat]

Thank you Erin and Sparkles. I think the unwanted advice and comments definitely plays a part. I laughed at your breast feeding comment because I thought that about a friend recently but I would never dare say anything. Guess this is a good learning experience for me so I don't do the same to other moms.

Sister is probably a good 18-24 months away from the actual wedding so baby girl will hopefully be big enough to be the flower girl (even if pulled in a wagon). It will be fun to help her start planning.

[Mummyof4boys]

So how many of us are still waiting to find out gender?

I'm 16+1 weeks now, have felt almost nothing so far with this pregnancy, but yesterday felt a lovely little squirmy feeling when I had a rest :) Nausea still hanging around though :/ Hopefully I'll have my scan in 2 weeks :D It's driving me nuts not knowing! We've finally agreed on a boys name and still going with our girl name we picked 10 years ago and have yet to use lol.

[All*blue*everything]

So how many of us are still waiting to find out gender?

I'm 16+1 weeks now, have felt almost nothing so far with this pregnancy, but yesterday felt a lovely little squirmy feeling when I had a rest :) Nausea still hanging around though :/ Hopefully I'll have my scan in 2 weeks :D It's driving me nuts not knowing! We've finally agreed on a boys name and still going with our girl name we picked 10 years ago and have yet to use lol.
I really cope u get your girl, or u will be joining my 5 boy club!
We've picked out baby's name y2day, so nice to have finally decided! We too had a girls name that we chose with our 1st pregnancy 10 years ago! But it had gotten too popular so we had a nice fresh new list of girls names that we will never now use....lol x

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I really cope u get your girl, or u will be joining my 5 boy club!
We've picked out baby's name y2day, so nice to have finally decided! We too had a girls name that we chose with our 1st pregnancy 10 years ago! But it had gotten too popular so we had a nice fresh new list of girls names that we will never now use....lol x

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Thanks All Blue - I hope it's a girl too :/ Hubby still has his heart set on the girl name but I'm thinking it's jinxed lol. Are you done with 5 kids now? I'm not sure if we'll go for #6 if this one is a boy..it's been really tough dealing with our 4 boys and feeling so crap 24/7 :(

[All*blue*everything]

Thanks All Blue - I hope it's a girl too :/ Hubby still has his heart set on the girl name but I'm thinking it's jinxed lol. Are you done with 5 kids now? I'm not sure if we'll go for #6 if this one is a boy..it's been really tough dealing with our 4 boys and feeling so crap 24/7 :(
Hubby is currently saying that the only way he will have more is if we adopt a girl...he dsnt want 6boys....adoption is not easy though!!
Do u feel different and more sick this time? Most people that do seem to have a girl, I felt exactly the same the sickness lasted the same amount of time. We didn't sway though so can't be surprised...i did mention properly trying swaying but he's in the mind set that we would only ever get boys... When i wanted another baby I always pictured another little blonde haired blue eyed boy. I just wanted another regardless x

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[kc15880]

Hubby is currently saying that the only way he will have more is if we adopt a girl...he dsnt want 6boys....adoption is not easy though!!
Do u feel different and more sick this time? Most people that do seem to have a girl, I felt exactly the same the sickness lasted the same amount of time. We didn't sway though so can't be surprised...i did mention properly trying swaying but he's in the mind set that we would only ever get boys... When i wanted another baby I always pictured another little blonde haired blue eyed boy. I just wanted another regardless x

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All blue - what did you do for your sway?

[All*blue*everything]

All blue - what did you do for your sway?
I didn't sway x

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[MrsSparkles]

Erin that is hilarious about the breastfeeding comment.

My friend has the best/worst unsolicited advice story.
She was waiting for the tube, and a man came up and told her she needed a csection, because downstairs would never be 'right' again.
A total stranger !!!!
With a comment like that, i shouldn't think he'd be getting any action from any woman in her right mind.

[MrsSparkles]

We confirmed boy today, had a lovely scan

[BabsNMK]

I still don't know gender as I'm only 9 weeks. I will be having the Harmony panel so I'll know in a few weeks. My next appointment is on Tuesday. I just care at this point about making it to 12 weeks. I swear I get more paranoid with each pregnancy.

[BabsNMK]

Congrats Sparkles on confirming your boy! I hope all looked perfect.

[MrsSparkles]

I joked and asked if we were having a demon.
As he looked like the grim reaper in some shots.
No mistaking though, he's all boy ��

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[bre_cooper11]

He is beautiful Sparkles! I love having an older boy to our girls, so if you guys choose to have more just keep that in mind.

We still haven't told anyone else besides the kids, my mom, and DHs best friend. I want to announce it in a super special way, I think on New Years... or DS's birthday is on the 22nd of Jan and I have considered having him just go Live on FB and announce it. haha- but tell family first.

My husband now wants to name the baby Maverick James (my pick) Solo... yes, as in Star Wars... BUT I think I will talk him into just Maverick James. I don't even care at this point, haha.

[Mummyof4boys]

Hubby is currently saying that the only way he will have more is if we adopt a girl...he dsnt want 6boys....adoption is not easy though!!
Do u feel different and more sick this time? Most people that do seem to have a girl, I felt exactly the same the sickness lasted the same amount of time. We didn't sway though so can't be surprised...i did mention properly trying swaying but he's in the mind set that we would only ever get boys... When i wanted another baby I always pictured another little blonde haired blue eyed boy. I just wanted another regardless x

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I am sicker this time but I have been worse with each pregnancy. However I've never vomited with my other 4 pregnancies just with this one. I'd be keen to adopt but I know hubby wouldn't :( He'd rather take another mortgage out on the house and go to USA for gender selection as it's currently illegal in Australia to do so. But I know that's not going to happen..I've got kids in school here and no one that could care for them while we were undergoing the procedure, so unless they make it legal in Australia soon I'm outta luck :/ Fingers crossed for 5th time lucky lol.

[kc15880]

I am sicker this time but I have been worse with each pregnancy. However I've never vomited with my other 4 pregnancies just with this one. I'd be keen to adopt but I know hubby wouldn't :( He'd rather take another mortgage out on the house and go to USA for gender selection as it's currently illegal in Australia to do so. But I know that's not going to happen..I've got kids in school here and no one that could care for them while we were undergoing the procedure, so unless they make it legal in Australia soon I'm outta luck :/ Fingers crossed for 5th time lucky lol.

What did you do to sway this time?

[All*blue*everything]

He is beautiful Sparkles! I love having an older boy to our girls, so if you guys choose to have more just keep that in mind.

We still haven't told anyone else besides the kids, my mom, and DHs best friend. I want to announce it in a super special way, I think on New Years... or DS's birthday is on the 22nd of Jan and I have considered having him just go Live on FB and announce it. haha- but tell family first.

My husband now wants to name the baby Maverick James (my pick) Solo... yes, as in Star Wars... BUT I think I will talk him into just Maverick James. I don't even care at this point, haha.
Cute name x

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[BabsNMK]

I've 100% been more sick this pregnancy. My first son-mild sickness, DS2-almost nothing. This time I haven't vomited too much but I'm nauseous or queasy all day long and I feel like I have the flu. I'm tired and achy constantly. And I hate that these symptoms don't give you a clue to gender.

[Mummyof4boys]

What did you do to sway this time?

One attempt 3 days before ovulation. No orgasm (did with the 4 other pregnancies lol). J & D. Only went on LE diet for about 8 weeks though which I'm worried about, but fasted til after 12 every day which was so hard for me as I usually eat breakfast. Drank coffee and alcohol every day (I don't drink coffee and alcohol normally), was still breastfeeding my toddler...that's all I can think of off the top of my head lol

[Kelbear]

That still sounds like a good sway mumof4boys. If it is different to how you ate when you conceived your 4 boys then you are in with a good chance that this bub is a girl. Sending pink dust your way.

[Kelbear]

Congratulations on your little boy MrsSparkles, very cute pics.
I agree with Bre that big brothers are great, if you decide to have more kids and have your girl later she will have a great big brother to look after her.

[All*blue*everything]

I joked and asked if we were having a demon.
As he looked like the grim reaper in some shots.
No mistaking though, he's all boy ��

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[Mummyof4boys]

That still sounds like a good sway mumof4boys. If it is different to how you ate when you conceived your 4 boys then you are in with a good chance that this bub is a girl. Sending pink dust your way.

Yeah it is different to how I'd normally eat. I'm just worried that I didn't stay on it long enough, plus I also didn't exercise or lose weight, just stayed the same..but I'm wondering if that's due to me still breastfeeding as I'm one of those that hangs onto the weight while nursing :/ .I do hope the 3 day cutoff and one attempt helped in my favour as my first DS was ovulation day and his 3 brothers were from a multiple attempts in fertile window. I guess I should know in a couple weeks! :)

[kc15880]

goodluck! it sounds like a good sway. I really dont think timing does much - DS2 was conceived 5 days before ovulation & I was still bf DS1. But my lifestyle was so very blue- lots of protein, weight or muscle gain & constant snacking. Fingers crossed next year is my year.

[BabsNMK]

That sounds like a great mumof4. Are you finding out? I don't remember what you said.

[MrsSparkles]

Bre I really like the name !

[MrsSparkles]

Mummy I really do think you've got a high chance for your girl.
That looks like a fab sway to me !

[Mummyof4boys]

That sounds like a great mumof4. Are you finding out? I don't remember what you said.

Yes will hopefully find out in a couple weeks at the morphology scan if Bub cooperates lol

[BabsNMK]

So I'm having a night and don't know where else to turn to. Normally my friends are great sounding boards but I hate to keep talking about my pregnancy when none of them are pregnant and one has been trying without luck.

Anyhow, I guess my hormones are raging but today I'm just so sad. THis pregnancy has been much harder than my first two in different respects and everyday I have constant aches and pains and am so fatigued. Add in the queasiness and I'm just a mess. But then today, I'm in tears because I'm truly convinced I'm having another boy. And for some reason it's devestating today. And honestly I am not that person...I am such a nervous wreck about even being pregnant that I really want a happy healthy baby more than anything. My two boys are amazing and so different and not one second goes by that I regret either one. I think if I have a third boy he will be completely different too and amazing to watch develop into his own person. But I'm really having a hard time accepting it. Prior to today I think I was just convincing myself it was a boy as a safeguard to my heart but today I just feel like it has to be a boy and I have no idea why. And I want to believe that I'm ok with it being another boy, normally I think I am...I even really love our boy name. But it hurts so much to feel like this.

Ugh hormones. No need for anyone to respond to this I'm just kind of using it as a therapy session.

[GirlieCat]

We confirmed boy today, had a lovely scan

Congrats Sparkles! Baby boy will be very loved.

[GirlieCat]

So I'm having a night and don't know where else to turn to. Normally my friends are great sounding boards but I hate to keep talking about my pregnancy when none of them are pregnant and one has been trying without luck.

Ugh hormones. No need for anyone to respond to this I'm just kind of using it as a therapy session.

Hi Babs- I am so sorry you are having a rough day. Hormones can really make us think and feel so much different than our normal rational minds would. More nausea is said to be a sign of girl but I know your apprehension to think like that because for ever lady whose symptoms follow wives tales correctly you will find those who say the opposite.
How long till you find out gender for sure? Are you doing blood work?

[Kelbear]

I hope you can get through the day ok babs and that tomorrow is a bit better day. Pregnancy hormones can be horrible. I too seem to be more tired, achy, nauseous and get upset so easily this pregnancy. I don't remember feeling this bad this early last pregnancy. I understand what you mean about your boys but also wanting a girl even though your boys are both amazing and you wouldn't swap them for the world. My DS is my world, he is so loving, has such a great little personality and is always so happy and smiling. I am so very lucky to have him and couldn't imagine life without him and I am sure if this bub is a boy he will be amazing like his brother but that still doesn't stop me wanting to have a daughter and wondering every day if I have done enough with my sway to realise that dream of a little girl.
I hope you start to feel a bit better soon and sending lots of pink dust your way.

[MrsSparkles]

Babs,
Just to add that you're feeling something that is totally normal.

[BabsNMK]

Thanks for your kind words. It's nice to have some support. I did end up breaking down to my husband...after sex no less...and he was supportive but he just doesn't understand. He said everything is out of my control...which it is...but that still doesn't make me feel better.

I slept terribly last night including dreaming about a friend who is having a little girl. Completely random. And then I got on the scale this morning and had a mini breakdown all over again. I gain so much weight in my first trimester always and the midwives are going to yell at me I just know.

My appointment is next week and I think they'll do the bloodtest either then or at 12 weeks if all is well. If I have an answer on gender that will take away some of my anxiety but it probably won't fix my physical symptoms. I just wish I could crawl into bed all day

[All*blue*everything]

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My boys and boy bump! I felt huge today but looking at the pic my bump looks quite small!

[bre_cooper11]

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My boys and boy bump! I felt huge today but looking at the pic my bump looks quite small!

Your boys and your bump are just adorable! I look like I just ate too much over the Holidays... ugh. I love your boots too!

[bre_cooper11]

Bre I really like the name !

Thank you! We'll see if it sticks, haha.

[All*blue*everything]

Your boys and your bump are just adorable! I look like I just ate too much over the Holidays... ugh. I love your boots too!
Thank u, I have to wear flats for days out as my tail bone hurts after a while ha ha...

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[Shannshaff]

He is beautiful Sparkles! I love having an older boy to our girls, so if you guys choose to have more just keep that in mind.

We still haven't told anyone else besides the kids, my mom, and DHs best friend. I want to announce it in a super special way, I think on New Years... or DS's birthday is on the 22nd of Jan and I have considered having him just go Live on FB and announce it. haha- but tell family first.

My husband now wants to name the baby Maverick James (my pick) Solo... yes, as in Star Wars... BUT I think I will talk him into just Maverick James. I don't even care at this point, haha.

I just have to thread crash on this one! My DS4's middle name is Hann (as in Hann Solo) and his FB nickname is Solo (we don't use their real names on social media). We called our triplets the Trilogy, so it felt right to keep with the Star Wars theme a bit in naming our survivor. :)

[bre_cooper11]

I just have to thread crash on this one! My DS4's middle name is Hann (as in Hann Solo) and his FB nickname is Solo (we don't use their real names on social media). We called our triplets the Trilogy, so it felt right to keep with the Star Wars theme a bit in naming our survivor. :)

Love it! So cute!!
DD3 is Emmalyn Frost, as in the Xmen Emma Frost. We will find something that works, I like Solo... Our oldest DS is Gavin Thomas- Thomas as in Batman's Dad and family name. Maverick James- James as in Harry Potter's Dad and a family name.

[BabsNMK]

All blue that is a perfect little bump! I've never looked that cute when pregnant

[MrsSparkles]

You look adorbs All Blue !

[All*blue*everything]

Love it! So cute!!
DD3 is Emmalyn Frost, as in the Xmen Emma Frost. We will find something that works, I like Solo... Our oldest DS is Gavin Thomas- Thomas as in Batman's Dad and family name. Maverick James- James as in Harry Potter's Dad and a family name.
We are calling our 5th son River Storm.
Hubby refusef to let me use Storm as the 1st name...

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[Dreamsister]

All blue, what a beautiful picture. Your boys are adorable and so are you and your bump. What a nice family.

[Erin514]

Sparkles, congrats on your little boy! Even though your u/s photo is kind of scary he looks like a cutie, lol.

[MrsSparkles]

Sparkles, congrats on your little boy! Even though your u/s photo is kind of scary he looks like a cutie, lol.

Thank you lol.
We're calling him 'The Destroyer of Worlds' and 'skeletor' jokingly.
Definitely the most unique scan pics I have ever seen, really is like the grim reaper.
My sister is freaked out by it, and fascinated and has put it on her fridge hahah.
Did anyone go out for New Year's Eve ?
I was planning to but by ten was so tired, told hubbie to go out and he was shattered to.

[BabsNMK]

I went out with DH to a really nice dinner since nausea seems to be improving and then over to a friend's house. We left early because there was no way I was making it until 12. Got home and got in bed and ended up being Awake until 1:30. Today I struggled a lot. This pregnancy just feels like the flu almost all the time. But I napped and am somewhat normal again

[Mummyof4boys]

Happy New Year everyone! Lots of beautiful babies coming this year :D

17 weeks tomorrow!! should hopefully find out next week..eeek! Excited and scared

[All*blue*everything]

Happy New Year everyone! Lots of beautiful babies coming this year :D

17 weeks tomorrow!! should hopefully find out next week..eeek! Excited and scared
I really think u will be hearing girl x

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[Mummyof4boys]

I really think u will be hearing girl x

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Would be a miracle and complete shock! Lol.

[Erin514]

After bright red spotting yesterday and today I went into the ER this morning to get an u/s. The doctor wasn't able to give me any information at all and couldn't estimate gestational age because he has no training in that, but he wasn't able to see a heartbeat. I'm 8 weeks today so I think he should've been able to find one and I'm probably beginning to miscarry. I just wish he'd given me more info. :-(

Hope you all have healthy and happy pregnancies, ladies and that you cherish your sweet LOs.

[GirlieCat]

After bright red spotting yesterday and today I went into the ER this morning to get an u/s. The doctor wasn't able to give me any information at all and couldn't estimate gestational age because he has no training in that, but he wasn't able to see a heartbeat. I'm 8 weeks today so I think he should've been able to find one and I'm probably beginning to miscarry. I just wish he'd given me more info. :-(

Hope you all have healthy and happy pregnancies, ladies and that you cherish your sweet LOs.

So sorry Erin. They should have called in an OB doc to better assist. Are you going to your regular doctor tomorrow? Really sad for you that your new year is starting out this way.

[Erin514]

Sadly the soonest appointment I can get with my regular doctor is the end of January. :-(

[GirlieCat]

I guess I don't understand health care in other countries because in an emergency I could walk into my doctor with no appointment (during their normal business hours) and tell them what was happening and they would see me on the spot. Of course then we have urgent care or ER if after hours.

[MrsSparkles]

Oh Erin that is dreadful.
My sister had a big bleed at 11 weeks and actually her son will be 3 soon.
So it may be one of those unexplainable phenomena that turns out fine.
Hoping this is the case for you.

I second GirlieCat though. We can call the EPU here (early pregnancy unit) or emergency gynae ward
Both are usually at the hospital.
Really hope there is something like that for you inCanada

[Kelbear]

Erin I am hoping and praying that everything turns out ok for you and your little bub, hopefully you can get to have another scan by someone who is more experienced and they can give you more info and hopefully find a heartbeat for you. Sending big hugs, hoping you don't have to wait too long to get some better help

[kc15880]

Big hugs! Emotionally I was a wreck for a week after my M/C just before christmas. Im happy to say that I am in a much better place now & just focused on 2017 being a new start. Still waiting for AF to show so we can start TTC again. If you need to there is a TTC after loss forum which helped me a lot in that week.

[Dreamsister]

Dear Erin. So very sorry to hear about your bleed and useless appointment at the doctor who did not give you any explanation. Can you go to someone else and let them examine you? You must be so worried. I pray that your bub is ok and that this is just a little bump on the road. Please keep us updated. My thoughts goes out to you. It must be so nerve-vracking. This is something that we all fear.

[Erin514]

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and KC for the forum suggestion. I have definitely miscarried, which turned into a hemmorage early this morning and I'm now in the ER waiting for a D&C. I'm not sure where we'll go from here as this was my third pregnancy and my third hemmorage (the first two in the third stage of otherwise normal deliveries which produced perfectly healthy babies). I probably won't hang out on this particular forum anymore although I might still lurk around other sections of the site while figuring out what's next.

Thanks for your support and all the best for your pregnancies.

[Dreamsister]

I am so sorry for your loss Erin. This is so cruel.
Did you feel any pain or did you just start bleeding suddenly? Did you also MC at 8 weeks with the other two pregnancies?
I wish you a healthy and fast recovery. Be kind to yourself.


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[Erin514]

I had cramping as well as bleeding with the miscarriage. My other two pregnancies led to perfectly healthy boys, but since I hemorraged during delivery, and the second one was quite bad, I'm just worried about what might happen next time if we keep trying.

[BabsNMK]

Erin I'm so terribly sorry for you. I can't imagine how scary that is to hemorrhage each time.

[purple]

I'm so sorry for your loss Erin :( I also hemorrhaged with my miscarriage in 2015 and it was quite scary but I didn't have the issue with my births or my miscarriage earlier last year. It my just be a coincidence that you have had it happen 3 times now.

Please take care of yourself and I wish you all the best when you are ready to TTC again.

[Dreamsister]

Erin, do you know why this is happening to you? Are you being examined to get an explanation? How old are your boys?


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[MrsSparkles]

I had cramping as well as bleeding with the miscarriage. My other two pregnancies led to perfectly healthy boys, but since I hemorraged during delivery, and the second one was quite bad, I'm just worried about what might happen next time if we keep trying.

Erin, I know it's not anything you will feel up to pursuing at this moment.
After you have healed, you might want to suggest to your Dr's to do a blood profile (clotting factors etc)
So sorry you are going through this.

[Erin514]

My midwife did refer me to a hematologist to check for clotting disorders after the second hemmorage but she wasn't able to find anything. She told me though that two hemmorages were likely a coincidence and she would only check for the 2-3 most common blood problems, as there was no point checking for rare disorders. I'm considering doing one of those DNA tests from ancestry.com because you can download your raw data and check for a wide range of genetic conditions. Maybe that would reveal something the hemotologist didn't check for and provide me with more answers.

[MrsSparkles]

My midwife did refer me to a hematologist to check for clotting disorders after the second hemmorage but she wasn't able to find anything. She told me though that two hemmorages were likely a coincidence and she would only check for the 2-3 most common blood problems, as there was no point checking for rare disorders. I'm considering doing one of those DNA tests from ancestry.com because you can download your raw data and check for a wide range of genetic conditions. Maybe that would reveal something the hemotologist didn't check for and provide me with more answers.

I don't know if 3 would be considered a coincidence, maybe they will refer you back ?
I was having Miscarriages every pregnancy, and then they discovered I have inherited a blood disorder from my Dad.
He didn't know he has it, so of course I didn't.
It is usually only picked up because of recurrent miscarriages, or Pulmonary embolisms.
Now that I am on the medication, this pregnancy has made it to 16 weeks.
Praying they find a reason for you, as it is not fair at all :(

[Mummyof4boys]

Had my first midwives appt today. Heard bubs heartbeat for the first time since my scan at 10 weeks, was lovely. Although I couldn't really feel much, Bub was kicking away as you could hear it on the monitor lol. Been feeling a few little kicks here and there for the last 3 days, even saw my tummy jump lol. Finally starting to feel real now! Morphology scan booked for Tuesday :D

[Dreamsister]

Does any of you pregant ladies suffer from cystitis? I already had it two times and have now been prescribed antibiotics for the second time within 3 weeks. I hope this time it will go away. I will try to drink more water and cranberry juice to see if this can also prevent it from coming back.


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[Burakoam]

Cystitis and i are old friends. Thankfully since i had a kidney stone extraction and they 'opened up' my urethra in order to go in and remove the stone i have had 90% less problems with it. Sex is going to be a huge trigger for you most likely. Heavily chlorinated pools and hot tubs, bath bombs, sex...all of those were god awful to me for lots of years. I feel your pain. my only advice is if it becomes very recurrent with you seek out help in urology..they can stretch the urethra with rods...sounds unpleasant so i never did it but then when i had the kidney stone removed they basically had to do it in a way anyhow and since thats what gave me the relief id do the rods now if i could go back

[Dreamsister]

Hi Bukaroam. Thanks for your reply. Luckily I don't have any pain or symptoms related to cystitis, so guess mine is just a very tiny infection. I heard it is very common to get it when pregnant. That's why I asked in this forum to know how the experiences are. I will start antobiotocs tomorrow. Hopefully this will make it go away.


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[Cnburke]

Just checking in ladies ! I haven't posted since early December when I got my bfp. We should find out gender on February 4th!
So far this pregnancy is different than my girls .
I'm getting heartburn already with them I didn't get it until the end.
Just nauseous sometimes but haven't thrown up . With them I was so sick very early . I will be 8 weeks Monday .
Eating takes the nausea away . With the girls I couldn't eat anything .
I'm craving chicken sandwiches and french fries lol.
I am so tired I could sleep all day . Besides being sick with the girls I had way more energy than this .
I'm breaking out everywhere .. back, neck, face , ew. I didn't have this with my girls .
Hoping these are all good signs !
I tried testing Ramzi theory when we had our 6 week scan but unfortunately baby and yolk sac were all at the top dead center . The tech couldn't really determine a side . Although she said maybe slightly right :)

[Inforthree]

So sorry for you loss, Erin. Sending healing thoughts.

I just wanted to jump in and say I got a BFP yesterday after my MC @9 weeks in November. I won't make it back in this group, if it sticks it will be a Sept baby. Fingers crossed.

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[MrsSparkles]

So sorry for you loss, Erin. Sending healing thoughts.

I just wanted to jump in and say I got a BFP yesterday after my MC @9 weeks in November. I won't make it back in this group, if it sticks it will be a Sept baby. Fingers crossed.

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Oh how lovely, some good news for you :D

[MrsSparkles]

Put on a jumpsuit today (less 80's tastic than it sounds), and my DH said "Woah you look pregnant!"
So finally I have a bump, I have started to see it a bit more these last few days.

Still have no symptoms, apart from eating limes raw, and craving lime pickle.

Also getting excited about having a little boy now, have bought loads of cute stuff in the sales.
Held my cousins 5 month old daughter today, and didn't feel like throwing her into my handbag and stealing her...so that's good :D

[mamabear]

Just wondering if I can join in ladies? I'm almost 12 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby, we have 5 little boys and lost baby boy #6 at 18 weeks in August. Absolutely terrified but we've had 2 scans and hospital visits start tomorrow so it's starting to feel a little bit real.

We did have the Percept (Australian) NIPT done week 10 but there wasn't enough fetal DNA in the sample so redraw is in a week. This pregnancy has been completely different to my others, I'm trying to not let my hopes go up too much but maybe this is our girl? But a healthy baby of either sex will do us just fine!


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[All*blue*everything]

Just wondering if I can join in ladies? I'm almost 12 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby, we have 5 little boys and lost baby boy #6 at 18 weeks in August. Absolutely terrified but we've had 2 scans and hospital visits start tomorrow so it's starting to feel a little bit real.

We did have the Percept (Australian) NIPT done week 10 but there wasn't enough fetal DNA in the sample so redraw is in a week. This pregnancy has been completely different to my others, I'm trying to not let my hopes go up too much but maybe this is our girl? But a healthy baby of either sex will do us just fine!


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Congrats!!! Everything crossed for your this.pregnancy xxx

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[Dreamsister]

Welcome Mamabear. Congrats with your pregnancy. So sorry for your previous loss. Do you know why this happened? And did you have any problems leading up to the loss or did you just MC all of a sudden? I can understand your anxiety. Praying that this pregnancy will go smooth and you are carrying a healthy girl.

[GirlieCat]

Welcome Mamabear. Very happy to have you join us. So sorry for your last loss. That is heartbreaking and scary. Did you sway with this current pregnancy?
Hoping for a happy and healthy pregnancy for you and baby.

[Dreamsister]

I brought a mini fetal doppler, but I have to dig it deep into my stomac while laying down to detect babys heartbeat. Maybe when she grows bigger it is easier to detect the sound (I am 17 weeks). Does any of you find it a little hard to use these dopplers? Maybe I bought it too cheap.

[Mummyof4boys]

I brought a mini fetal doppler, but I have to dig it deep into my stomac while laying down to detect babys heartbeat. Maybe when she grows bigger it is easier to detect the sound (I am 17 weeks). Does any of you find it a little hard to use these dopplers? Maybe I bought it too cheap.

The Doppler I bought with my first pregnancy was rubbish and I never bothered to try another one. I was thinking about trying another one with this pregnancy but now I'm feeling movements so I don't think I'll bother lol

[Mummyof4boys]

Scan 12:20pm tomorrow! Getting nervous :nails::nails:

[GirlieCat]

I brought a mini fetal doppler, but I have to dig it deep into my stomac while laying down to detect babys heartbeat. Maybe when she grows bigger it is easier to detect the sound (I am 17 weeks). Does any of you find it a little hard to use these dopplers? Maybe I bought it too cheap.

I have one and I have found it pretty easy, especially the further along I get. I am 16w4d and I can find heartbeat within seconds now. The first few times when I was only 12 weeks it was a bit harder. Trick is to knowing the spot. The more you do it, the easier it gets. I find her nice and strong about 1-1/2 inches below my belly button. It gets easier- stick with it.

[mamabear]

Welcome Mamabear. Congrats with your pregnancy. So sorry for your previous loss. Do you know why this happened? And did you have any problems leading up to the loss or did you just MC all of a sudden? I can understand your anxiety. Praying that this pregnancy will go smooth and you are carrying a healthy girl.

There were no problems at all, Sunday night we think my waters broke (I felt a little busy but I had a cough and had been having some bladder issues so put it down to that), Monday I felt a little off but nothing major, Tuesday I woke with masses of discharge and mild cramping. Spent all day in emergency, had a bleed in the afternoon and passed 2 large clots but cervix was closed and everything settled down so they sent me home. Woke at midnight with raging fever and cramps (contractions), my husband called an ambulance and 3 hours later our precious boy was born. Through autopsy they found he had an ecoli infection. But we don't know if that's what caused my waters to break or if the infection came after the waters.

The Doppler could be because of the position of bub maybe? Bub might be back towards your back more making it tricky for the Doppler to pick up the heartbeat?

Thank you all for the welcome [emoji4] we didn't sway with this pregnancy, I did sway with our last pregnancy but this one I was still in the eating my feelings stage of grieving. My feelings taste like carbs and chocolate fyi [emoji23]

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[Dreamsister]

Thanks for explaining Mambear. Your story is so scary and stories like this really scares the shit out of me. I am counting the days until I reach a stage in my pregnancy where MC is less common and where a premature baby will survive outside the vomb. There is never a guarantee. This is the scary element about a pregnancy. Everything can seem allright, but then suddenly something happens. How do you cope with fear now?

Good luck with your scan Mommyof4boys. I will be having you in my thoughts. It is sooooo exiting - also for us far away from you. I can totally relate to your nervousness. Fx you will update us with pink news tomorrow.

GirlieCat and others, thanks for your comments. I guess I just have to train and be more comfortable using the doppler. I know my placenta is placed right above my belly button and makes it harder to detect babys heartbeat.

[sigrid86]

Hi everyone, I got a BFP 2 weeks ago so I'm guessing I'm 6 weeks or a bit more. I'm having an ultrasound this Thursday, I'm very curious. Since a few days, the nausea is getting worse unfortunately :( If someone has some good advice for the nausea, thanks a lot :)

We lost our first daughter this June at 30 weeks gestation. It was a terrifying experience so I'm quite sure this pregnancy won't be any fun. And since having a girl was always my dream, I swayed since September (only know about this site since then). My grief actually helped me a bit with the LE diet. I almost didn't eat in July and August (that's just what I do when I'm sad) and I could easily eat less and become a vegetarian.

Mamabear, I just read your post. Your loss is also very recent :( I'm really sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing a bit better than in the beginning? It's hard isn't it. I just feel that with this BFP, I have a 'life goal' again. And I'm just trying to stay positive...

Good luck to you all!

(I don't even know if I'm in the right group - maybe it will be for the beginning of September :) - I'll let you know this Thursday!)