Part 4: Due December 2017, January, February and March 2018

[Lolabelle]

OMG pbn!!! That's wonderful news!!! This is my first quiet moment today-busy day-and I'm so glad I checked in!!! Let us know what your boys say, can't wait to hear!!! [emoji173]

[Pbn3]

Xxforhubby that's hilarious 😂😂

I'll save you the suspense and say I'm assuming bub is blue 💙 there's an u/s thread on here that had confusion over girl/boy and her nub was a bright long flat line which looks exactly like what I seen quite a few times in my scan (on a couple occasions the same bright line looked diagonal though) but her potty shot update was clearly boy!! So I'm leaning towards blue now because of this but who am I kidding it could easy go either way and maybe I was looking at cord, a leg bone I couldn't confidently say 😂😂😂

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! Still hard to believe that I'm actually here and pregnant and past 12w with a healthy bub. Brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it ❤❤❤

Skyblue thank you my dear friend ❤ I am on cloud 9 😁😄

Lola thank you 💗 and cannot wait for your turn to hear results!! Will definately update how the boys react!

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[Pbn3]

Oh and sky my obs nirse just said about gender 'baby will be what baby will be 😂😂' I secretly think they (her and my ob) love the idea of people staying team green 💚

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[AshFind]

Great news pbn so happy for you!! I'm dying to know gender!!


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[Pbn3]

Thanks Ash ❤ and we will have your gender reveal to slay the 'have to know' thirst 😀 And fx you get a good sonographer that will give you a good nub shot whether they believe it or not! How many hours until your scan so I can work out what time Wednesday it will be here!

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[AshFind]

Tuesday at 11 for me so I think around 1am for you Wednesday


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[Pbn3]

All the good stuff happens when I'm asleep 😩 well at least it'll be there when I wake up and I wont be hanging out waiting inpatiently for an update 😂

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[AshFind]

Probably won't be much of an update other than I have no clue what I'm looking at [emoji102]


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[Pbn3]

I probably wont either unless its poking me in the face but I would still love to guess and if no nub well we get to see your gorgeous bub again 😀 so it's a win-win!!!

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[Lolabelle]

Ash-so you could find out for sure this coming up Sat?? Wow, can't wait!!! That would be awesome!!! I sooo know what you mean about all the thoughts going through your head...knowing it's the last chance! I was in a restaurant with my mom & boys today & my mom started a convo with a lady who had her 2 boys there with her (16 months apart). Apparently, my mom told her I was expecting #3. So when I passed by, the lady said "Are you expecting a girl this time?" Haha, I just said "not sure yet, but fingers crossed" 🤞🏻
Nacire-hope you had a wonderful trip! Yay for your upcoming appt! That's soon! Hope you have a great experience with dr #2!
Sky-sounds like the same type of appt I'll have July 18th with the genetic consult & bw! Don't think I'll get an U/S though :( Your appt booker must me a newbie who hasn't been trained how to talk with the pregnant population 🤣 We are already highly emotional. Instead of "if all is well," probably should've been more like "I'll schedule your next appt Friday after I know what your NP recommends." Everything is going to be great! [emoji173]

[Lolabelle]

Pbn-I'm still so overjoyed for you!! So I think I have a whole night of sleep before I hear your boy's reaction wahhh. I'll look forward to hearing about it in the AM!!!

[Bluebooties]

Congratulations pbn3 !! Yayy such happy news !

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[Pbn3]

Thank you bluebooties ❤

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[NACIREMADREAM]

Congratulations Pbn3:bigsmile: I'm super excited and who am I kidding I wanna know the gender:bigsmile: I bet your boys will be so happy to hear the news!

Lolabelle - Thank you so much! The trip couldn't have been better, but happy to just be home in my own bed. I am very excited for my upcoming appointment! I think Dr. 2 will be the perfect fit for us :) Have you noticed any differences with this pregnancy and with your boys?

[Pbn3]

Thank you Nacire ❤

Cant wait to hear how your appt goes 😀

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[dreamingella]

So happy to read your update Pbn!!! Such great news and love that you're staying strong team green even if it kills us!


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[Pbn3]

Thank you dreaming ❤ and I cant believe how strong team green I am again after that 36 hours of terrible indecision 😂

How are you feeling? You've had such a rough time with sickness 😔

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[Skyblue]

Pbn - I agree with xxforhubby though. You have no idea how badly I want to know the gender of your baby. [emoji51][emoji51]You are killing me here.[emoji12][emoji12] I am
just so thrilled for you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lolla - Fx that you get your girl. My appointment is on 14th. I m not trying to think a lot about it though like my last one. I love the pregnant population part [emoji23][emoji23]🤣🤣and couldn't agree more. I am glad to be feeling run down because of the nausea. It's kind of a peace that things will be ok. 🤞🤞🤞🤞
When I was standing there for booking the appointment, I couldn't help notice the pictures of her kids at her desk and I thought how can we forget that we were once at this spot. I would never do this to anyone who I know is pregnant. I have cooked food for my pregnant friends because I just feel a lot for anyone who is pregnant. It's not as easy as it looks. My first pregnancy went like a breeze but I know how much I am struggling with this one. Having no family around is not the best thing either at this point. I hate cooking and dh is ok so far but I am not sure how long is he going to be ok with all this. He is helping a lot right now and I hope it stays this way. I don't have any libido and I feel like it may all add up. He isn't saying anything but my mind keeps wondering. [emoji52][emoji52][emoji52][emoji52]


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[Pbn3]

😂😂😂 Skyblue I'm the same about finding out everyone elses gender!!! Do you think you'll cave and find out? How nice that you've cooked for your pregnant friends, you're such a sweet generous lady ❤

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[Skyblue]

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Skyblue I'm the same about finding out everyone elses gender!!! Do you think you'll cave and find out? How nice that you've cooked for your pregnant friends, you're such a sweet generous lady [emoji173]

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I doubt I will cave. But the fact that dh is going to find out is making me doubt the whole thing. If and once he knows, I will be so tempted and he is going to take full advantage of that situation [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12]. If I will know then u all will be the first to know it from me. [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]


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[Pbn3]

Well if you don't get any nipt done then I'll be hanging out for your 12w scan pics in the hope the nub has been captured! You could pm us the pics so there's less chance of a slip up?

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[Skyblue]

Sounds like a plan Pbn. [emoji4][emoji1303]


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[dreamingella]

I'm feeling better throughout most of the day. My nausea and exhaustion appear mostly in the evenings now. So I feel like I'm pulling out of it for the most part.

So we told our youngest son first about the gender since he was the one who wanted a girl. He sobbed big flying tears and we had to talk about what the difference really would be regardless of gender. What it came down to for him is that he didn't want another brother to argue with. So obviously a girl wouldn't be any less arguing and after talking through it logically he came to grips. Then we talked about name again and I asked him if he still wanted this little boy to have his middle name as his first and that perked him up. Then we let him tell everyone else and that got him really excited. My oldest is already so thrilled and meeting all our friends at our community pool today was such a positive treat as all their reactions were pure elation at the prospect of our little team of beautiful guys. Makes me emotional just reminiscing.

Now for the extended family. Here's where the comments will come from.


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[Skyblue]

Aww Dreaming. My heart just melted reading. Your boys sound sooooo cute and amazing. I would say you have great friends and that's fantastic. Someone somewhere will come up
With the comments so I would say hold on to good days like this and not worry about the comments. I bet u all will make a wonderful team of boys. ❤️❤️❤️


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[Pbn3]

Awww dreaming that's so beautiful and your boys sound amazing 😍 So happy you had a great reaction to announcing to all your friends and hope the extended family continue the trend! Do you think announcing gender at the same time as being pregnant shut down any gender comments? Actually did you already tell people you were pregnant or is everyone finding out now?

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[dreamingella]

For most people so far we have announced pregnancy along with gender and I do think it has helped a ton! Those I told early on before we knew gender were all in the all boys club or were some of our closest friends/family who we knew wouldn't care anyway.


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[babypinkno3]

Congrats Pbn on a healthy baby! I don't know if I could be team green. I'm too anxious!
I decided to check out the Chinese gender calendar, even though I don't believe in it, but I figured wth? First one I checked got 2 out of 3 right with my boys, then predicted boy for this one. [emoji53] I checked another site, wrong for all three (well at least it's telling me what I'm NOT having) so on to this baby, predicted girl. So NOT a girl. [emoji53] I couldn't handle checking another site. Now I'm trying to prepare myself for a 4th boy. I already kinda chose a name too, and I couldn't bring myself to look at girl names. I know this is my last chance to dream girl, but I really don't want to get my hopes up.

[Pbn3]

Thanks babypink!! And please pay no mind to the gender predictor/calendar things. They will always be 50/50 and complete rubbish xxoo

So I've announced to my some of me and dh family via text with a photo collage of bean and the boys holding paper that says 'I hope baby is a boy'. Already one of dh's family came straight back with 'congratulations. Hoping for a girl?' I replied with 'just happy baby is healthy'
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[Pbn3]

Oh and the boys reaction was fairly mediocre and they moved on pretty quick 😂😂 Ds1 will be asking questions though and they'll both love seeing and feeling baby move when I get to that stage 😀

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[NACIREMADREAM]

Pbn3 - I'm so happy you got to share your wonderful news! Your boys will get super excited as time moves on and your belly begins to grow :) People will never have filters, but good for you! I loved your reply!

[Pbn3]

Thanks Nacire!! And it's all good! I knew the comments would be coming. Wont be the last 😂 I'll see what is said once I announce to everyone else on facebook lol

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[4blue2pink]

so happy for you that baby is healthy pbn :D and so glad your still team green, how many of us in this group are team green?

[Pbn3]

Thank you 4blue2pink!! There's me, you, dancing, and possibly sky, at this stage.... I *think* that's it at this stage.

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[4blue2pink]

glad there's a few of us :)

[4blue1pink]

Hey ladies, I hope you're all well?

I'll try to read back and catch up. I'm useless at keeping up and carving out time to check in.

My blood test results have come back with high markers for Down's syndrome so we've booked an NIPT and should have the results in two weeks.

[Pink Pony]

So happy baby is healthy PBN, fabulous news for you and the family x

[4blue2pink]

sorry to hear about your blood test results 4b1p that must be very worrying for you, hopefully the NIPT will come back all ok, will you be finding out gender with your NIPT results? my fingers are crossed for you that everything is ok xx

[IWant4Kids]

Ash - Hope the increased emotions is a good sign! So soon until your scans!!!

Nacire - Hope the days fly until the 15th July.

Sky - That's horrible! They should just book everything in and be optimistic! I'm 35 too, but don't feel that old, especially when I have friends have number 1.

Pbn3 - OMG yay!!!! Your dream 3rd baby!!! Congrats lovely :cheerteam: PLEASE find out!!! LOL
So glad you could tell your boys. The excitement will build as you can talk about it all the time now.

dreamingella - Love how you told your boys and that people have been positive

4blue1pink - Sorry to hear and try not to worry too much. Fingers crossed the results come back okay!



My HCG from 14dpo came back as 277! Yay! Had some light brown CM this morning, which had me worried, but I'm okay now.
I have repeat bloods tomorrow.

[4blue1pink]

sorry to hear about your blood test results 4b1p that must be very worrying for you, hopefully the NIPT will come back all ok, will you be finding out gender with your NIPT results? my fingers are crossed for you that everything is ok xx

We were team green, but the results will be sent directly to me so I expect the gender will be on them.

[4blue1pink]

sorry to hear about your blood test results 4b1p that must be very worrying for you, hopefully the NIPT will come back all ok, will you be finding out gender with your NIPT results? my fingers are crossed for you that everything is ok xx

We were team green, but the results will be sent directly to me so I expect the gender will be on them.

[AshFind]

4blue1pnk I'm sorry hope your nipt comes back ok when will you be getting it done?
Iwant4kids yay for good numbers!
Pbn love that your boys are excited and your finally getting to spread the news! These bellies aren't going to stay in hiding for long [emoji23]


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[4blue2pink]

yes how could i forget that! youve been team green with all your babies havnt you 4b1p :) oh thats annoying.. could they cross out the gender bit on the paper work before sending? your doing NIPT for medical reasons which arent linked to gender so i see no reason why you should be forced to have gender on there if you dont want to know, when are your results?

[4blue1pink]

Test is tomorrow, results will be around ten days I think? I never thought to ask but I don't see why they couldn't just not include gender. (Yes, we've been team green every time)

The doctor who gave me the results was talking as if it's a done deal, so I'm not sure this will do anything other than confirm but I'll know for sure I guess.

[Sumbal]

Pbn. I always love your interest and care. I feel so good when someone cares as much. I wish I could get CD. I will ask from different sources this time. Last time I wasn't much aware. But you people really made everything special. I am loving this pregnancy and be with you all. I will definitely check for private scan who provide CD. You know this time my sonugrapher was such rude. Just kept watching and didn't talk.

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[kat1234]

4blue1pink - I'm sorry to hear that!! What do they do next? Have you ever had this before?


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[Sumbal]

Wow pbn congatulations. But really being team green is very difficult. How you are controlling?

Ash your gender scan is on 22nd July?

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[AshFind]

Sumbal yes gender will be 22nd for me [emoji4]


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[4blue2pink]

i think its worth asking them tomorrow 4blue1pink, i dont see why you should have to find out gender (if you dont want too) when it is completely irrelevant to any potential diagnosis.

doctors can be very black and white with these things cant they but nothing is 100% until its confirmed if that makes sense? i hope the wait for the nipt results isnt going to be too stressful or upsetting for you, we are all here for you if you need us xx

[Skyblue]

4blue1pink- Sorry about the test. Will be praying for you and the baby. I agree with 4 blue2pink that nothing is 100% until confirmed. And we try and over analyze because we are so scared as it is. Hugs. Will be praying hard. We are here for you. Love!


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[Skyblue]

Pbn - How sweet that you shared the wonderful news with your boys. I bet they will be excited as they see your belly growing. You don't pay any attention to those comments. You know how happy we all are for you. This baby has so so so much love around him. We don't care about the nonsense comments. I love your reply though. That's what I say to anyone who talks about the gender. They don't realize that it's not all easy breezy to carry and worry about the well being of your little baby.


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[Lolabelle]

I'm sorry to hear 4blue1pink! Hope & pray all turns out ok! Do you know what test it will be? I would def ask if they could leave the gender part out for you!

[Lolabelle]

Dreaming-love that your oldest is excited now that he knows they'll share the name!! How exciting for him to share the news & wonderful that friends had a positive reaction. I really wanted to wait until I knew gender to share, but didn't happen! However, none of my coworker's know yet, so I'll share gender & pregnancy at the same time in August. I work with at 2 diff schools of wonderful coworker's & excited to share!
Pbn-yay for telling your boys!! You know they'll get excited when baby starts to kick & move!! I really want to know what you're having too, but I also so excited for you to have that exciting moment at birth finding out! That day will be extra amazing. Since you will be happy with either gender, I feel that this is an awesome plan for you to wait [emoji172]
Nacire-I know, it's always nice to sleep in your own bed! So, I was really sick, throwing up, terrible food aversions for 15 weeks with DS1 and barely sick with DS2, but not much of an appetite. So I believe that each pregnancy is different & not related to gender. With that being said, I do have an appetite this time around and even get "hangry." Lol. Salty foods, cookies & cakes sound the best! I would love for the appetite difference to mean something lol, we'll see.... excited for your upcoming appt, hope this week flies by!!
Ash-speaking of appts...can't wait for your appt tomorrow, hope you get a nice tech Fx!!! [emoji4]
Sky-hope the week flies by for you too!! Pay no attention to that lady...glad you're trying to keep your mind on other things! Big HUGS [emoji173]
Iwant4-Did I mention how happy I am that your here???! So happy for you! Glad there's no more brown CM. Can't wait to hear your levels tomorrow!
Sumbal-so glad you are enjoying this pregnancy! Just take it all in & embrace the growing bump!

[Bluebooties]

Hugs 4blue1pink ! Praying its not so and ur bub is healthy. Did u get the quad screen ? I believe the quad screen is only 80% accurate and its just a screening test or something so that's why more confirmatory follow up tests r done.
I so hope and pray that ur follow up tests come negative

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[babypinkno3]

Regarding appetite, I agree that it doesn't indicate gender but it's hard to not look into it. I know for me this is the first pregnancy I've had where I'm not raiding my fridge every hour. I hardly have an appetite and when I do eat, it's very little and I don't like the feeling of being full. I'm thinking it's mostly due to swaying before pregnancy and just getting used to the fewer calories, right? Anyone else feeling the same? As of today I'm only 5w5d so maybe there isn't much of an increase yet anyway.

[babypinkno3]

4blue1pink, I really hope everything turns out ok. From what I understand the blood test will alway give out a percentage of risk, regardless if a condition exists or not, but good to know they are following up. I'll be praying for you and baby! [emoji1374][emoji93]

[4blue2pink]

babypink ive had a meat aversion since doing the le diet for my first sway last year!! swaying definitely alters things and i think that can only be a good sign :)

[Sumbal]

Lolla yeaaaah true. How's you feeling? What cravings are around?

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[Sumbal]

Ash excited. Countdown starts. 22 is not far now.

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[NACIREMADREAM]

Babypinkno3 - my last 2 pregnancies I was extremely sick and I always dropped weight in the beginning of my pregnancies. I had big food cravings, but couldn’t keep anything down. I couldn’t stomach certain smells like, detergent, soap, lotion, deodorant (only lavender or Tide scent I hated the most). This time around I don’t even feel pregnant. I have zero appetite, and if I do eat it’s only because I know I should. I went to the grocery store on Saturday thinking maybe if I saw things id want it. Well Nope I didn’t come home with anything besides strawberry lemonade, and popsicles. I do feel like swaying before this pregnancy has something to do with it for me. I also remember in my last pregnancy not feeling pregnant and one day the sickness just it me like a ton of bricks. Another thing I was crazy emotional with my boys. I cried at romantic movies, even watching Friends lol but this time I have zero emotion and I feel super relaxed.

Lolabelle - I totally don't think appetite has anything to do with gender either. Just curious sometimes. It's crazy how different pregnancy can be.

4blue1pink - Prayers and BIG (((HUGS))) everything turns out okay..

IWant4Kids - Thank you so much! Good to hear everything going great with your pregnancy. I think our due dates might be around the same time :)

[momoffourboyz]

Hey ladies, I hope you're all well?

I'll try to read back and catch up. I'm useless at keeping up and carving out time to check in.

My blood test results have come back with high markers for Down's syndrome so we've booked an NIPT and should have the results in two weeks.

I am sorry to hear about your blood tests. I will be praying for you that the nipt test will come back with good news. 🤞

[Lolabelle]

Babypink & Nacire-it is definitely interesting how different pregnancies can be!! This time, I am raiding the fridge lol, but not with my boys. Hard not to wonder! I was on the LE diet & reallllly limited what I ate, but wasn't ever hungry. Now, it's like I have a hole in my stomach that hurts wanting to be fed...but not everything in sight...particular cravings. And as you asked Sumbal-I've been wanting noodles and tomato sauce, cheesy rice, fresh strawberries, strawberry whole fruit popsicles, strawberry cake, choc chip cookies, pizza, chips & salsa...there is this tangy, green, mild dip (cilantro, citrus) at Moe's that tastes awesome!!! I'm trying to keep control...but I seem to have a thought of something new I want haha! I actually had lost a few lbs at my first appt on June 30th & was surprised! Lol
Sky-I'm like you though, I've tried to cook a few things & the smells bother me!! DH will cook or I make things that don't require a lot of effort where I'm stuck smelling it!!!

[Lolabelle]

Bluebooties & 4blue1pink-that's what I was thinking & why I was wondering what test. I've heard some of the other earlier tests aren't always accurate, but the MaterniT21 is supposed to be pretty accurate. Praying for good news!!!! [emoji173]

[Bluebooties]

My first 2 pregnancies were similar lots of 1st trimester MS and food smell aversions.
My 3th pregnancy that ended as a missed miscarriage. I only had back pain and absolutely nothing otherwise. My 4th pregnancy (DD3) absokutely no symptoms and a huge appetite. I gained the most weight in this pregnancy bcoz of HE diet and then just bcoz good appetite in pregnancy.

This pregnancy i just have some odd taste in my mouth and lots of fatigue.



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[Bluebooties]

Yes the triple screen and quad screen (offered to almost all ladies arent very accurate. The maternityt21 and other nipt tests ( offered to selected pts at risk) are.

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[Pbn3]

Hey ladies, I hope you're all well?

I'll try to read back and catch up. I'm useless at keeping up and carving out time to check in.

My blood test results have come back with high markers for Down's syndrome so we've booked an NIPT and should have the results in two weeks.
4blue1pink I accidentally hit thanks in this post then like while trying to fix it 😩 I'm sorry to hear your blood test came back with high markers. I hope you are doiig ok. My friend had the same happen and it was a long wait for the NIPT to come back with the all clear. Thinking of you xxoo

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[Pbn3]

So happy baby is healthy PBN, fabulous news for you and the family x
Thank you Pink Pony!!! Going to pm you :)

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[Pbn3]

Thank you Iwant4kids!!! Second draw today for you 😀 Cant wait to hear results tomorrow!!! Love the car by the way!

Nacire hope you find some appealing foods soon! I did the same thing a few days ago. Went to the shop with nothing in mind because nothing appealed. Think I ended up eating toast 😂

Sumbal eeeeeeeeekkk!!!! Let us know if you book a private scan in a couple weeks!!!!

Momoffourboyz and countrymommy have you had you 12w scans?


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[Pbn3]

Bluebooties do you get a scan at your appt this month? September feels like such a long time away but I'm sure it will fly by.

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[Mum of four monkeys]

Thanks Nacire!! And it's all good! I knew the comments would be coming. Wont be the last �� I'll see what is said once I announce to everyone else on facebook lol

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Oh Gosh those bloody comments! I know mine are coming but we haven't announced to dh family because we know they will be the ones to make them unfortunately,..all my friends and family are so accepting as long as we're happy. why can't people think before they speak? :p This will be our 5th boy (if it is a boy) and I know people will wish we were having a girl instead. I think there is so much social pressure to have a balanced family nowadays but honestly a happy, healthy baby is all anyone could wish for. Congratulations on your good news I'm glad everything is going well. Isn't it just the best news? So thrilled for you and don't listen if anyone does say anything, just focus on that and that your lovely family will be happy no matter what anyone else says. And how sweet about your boys :)
I also prepared my boys for the boy news, we havedecides to let them chose the name and they are thrilled now X

[Mum of four monkeys]

Hey ladies, I hope you're all well?

I'll try to read back and catch up. I'm useless at keeping up and carving out time to check in.

My blood test results have come back with high markers for Down's syndrome so we've booked an NIPT and should have the results in two weeks.


I'm sorry to hear this. If this was an NHS test result -well they can be wrong as they are non diagnostic. Lots of people go on to have normal results from the nipt tests so I'm keeping my fingers crossed and praying all is well for you xxx

[momoffourboyz]

Pbn3- I have had about 5 ultrasounds already due to a larger sized subchorionic hematoma. But i havent had one for the 12 week scan. From what they said because the hematoma was getting a little bit smaller each week they are going to wait until 13 weeks I guess for another ultrasound. I hope by then the hematoma will be completely gone but it has been taking forever to heal it seems like. I was diagnosed at 6 weeks with it and it's still not gone according to last ultrasound last week which was at 11 weeks. This has definitely been different. I have never had a hematoma with any of my previous pregnancies. And it has been really scary because they won't even tell me that they think it will be fine they actually wouldn't answer me on if I would possibly lose this baby or not. They just told me we would have to wait and see. Between that and the severe sickness that made me lose about 20 pounds over the past 5-6 weeks it has been really hard to deal with. Although once i started to eat beans it has helped tremendously with the throwing up. I havent thrown up in over a week!☺

[momoffourboyz]

Pbn3 I am glad to hear that you have a healthy baby that is such good news!☺

[momoffourboyz]

Also to anyone who is interested The Children's Place is having great deals on jeans today only they are $6.99 a pair. They also have great deals on everything else but the jeans were the best deal. They even go up to size 18 for older boys. This sale is today only though.

[Pbn3]

Thanks you MOFM!!! And you are so right! As soon as you have one gender people make you feel the very next baby has to be an opposite or you are told you have to be hoping for an opposite. Whether its true or not its just simply inappropriate to comment on but society is also heading towards having no filters 😂

I asked my boys whether they hope baby is a boy or a girl and they both chose boy 💙 The more time goes on the more I'm hoping I hear boy as a boy will fit so well into our family and I love the idea of brothers for life. Me and dh aren't young and I can only hope our children have a strong bond in life and be there for each other when we die. If I had a girl I sometimes wander and worry if she would feel alone being the youngest and the only girl when we pass on 😕 Gah crazy brain 😂😂😂 Here's the pic I sent through to family last night. Its very simple and straightforward 😂 I'll leave it up a couple hours then remove :)

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[Pbn3]

Oh wow momoffourboyz I have to go for now but I'll be back after school drop off to comment xxoo

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[kat1234]

Sooo cute Pbn!! Ok I ordered the Doppler bc I have 3 more weeks until I see my baby again.
Ash - did you get a heartbeat at 9/10 weeks? How do I know it's not mine [emoji23]


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[NACIREMADREAM]

Pbn3 - You have some handsome little dudes! Could they be anymore cuter?! :cool:

[momoffourboyz]

I agree pbn3 they are very cute little boys!☺

[momoffourboyz]

Sooo cute Pbn!! Ok I ordered the Doppler bc I have 3 more weeks until I see my baby again.
Ash - did you get a heartbeat at 9/10 weeks? How do I know it's not mine [emoji23]


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Your heartbeat will be slower and the babies will sound like a galloping horse or a train because it's faster. You should be able to hear at 9-10 weeks depending on where your placenta is. With my last pregnancy I was able to hear it at 8 and a half weeks. This pregnancy was sbout 10 weeks because my placenta is towards the front. I have the same Doppler as ash does by the way. Hope that's herlpful. ☺

[Bluebooties]

Bluebooties do you get a scan at your appt this month? September feels like such a long time away but I'm sure it will fly by.

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I dont think so. I have a 12 week visit on the 14th to go over how i am feeling (boring) and discuss results from blood tests taken last visit. Then on my 16 week visit they will offer the quad screen. No ultrasounds involved in the process except at 20th week on september 8th ...

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[AshFind]

Kat I got my Doppler 10w4d and found it. I guess I've had so many babies lol I just know it's not mine. Yours will be slower and baby will be fast
Momoffourboys hopefully that heals for you and you can get a good nub shot at 13w scan
Pbn I love the announcement super cute! I'm also torn boy or girl but I know deep down I'll be upset if I don't hear girl.


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[CountryMommy86]

Wow! Y'all done started a new thread and I was only out for a few days it feels like lol. I posted on the other one but I'll post here too :)
Had my second appt today and was only suppose to hear the babies heartbeat but after my Doc could t find the heart beat and me freaking out, wedod am ultraskund. Little peanut is all ok and was just hiding! Heart rate was 170 and growing right on schedule.

[CountryMommy86]

she or he had their little hand to their face ����
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[AshFind]

Countrymomma what a cute baby (girl) [emoji6]


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[CountryMommy86]

Thanks Ash! Set my appt today to find out what we will be having Sept 7th. Sounds soooooo far away!!

[Pbn3]

Nawwww gorgeous bub countrymommy 😍😍😍

Thank you everyone for you kind comments about my ferals ❤

Momoffourboyz what a stressful 5 weeks it has been for you! I really hope you hear that the hematoma has shrunk dramatically or is completely gone next week. What day is your scan?

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[momoffourboyz]

My next appointment is on July 19th. I am praying everything will be healed up by then.

[kat1234]

Your heartbeat will be slower and the babies will sound like a galloping horse or a train because it's faster. You should be able to hear at 9-10 weeks depending on where your placenta is. With my last pregnancy I was able to hear it at 8 and a half weeks. This pregnancy was sbout 10 weeks because my placenta is towards the front. I have the same Doppler as ash does by the way. Hope that's herlpful. ☺

Thank you!! It's on the way!


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[momoffourboyz]

Countrymommy glad the baby is ok. It does look like a girly nub to. ��

[AshFind]

14.5 hours till a hopeful nub shot... im stressin soooo bad about what this baby is I've gotten myself a yeast infection 🤦*♀️


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[AshFind]

🤷*♀️ why does that man up there always show up? I hit the lady! Maybe that's a sign it's another boy! Talk about reading into things to much


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[Pbn3]

Oh no Ash!!! So glad your scan is so close xxoo And you're definately reading into thingstoo much! Sending positive pink baby dust your way xxoo if I could I'd send you a convoy of trucks carrying pink dust 💓💕💖💗💞💟

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[momoffourboyz]

Ash- is this pregnancy different then your pregnancy with your boys? When I was pregnant with my daughter it could have been 90 degrees out and I was so cold I was wearing sweaters in July. People thought I was nuts. With my boys I was always hot all the time. I also had zits with my daughter and none with my boys. I was very sick and emotional with my daughter as well. I am sure every pregnancy is different but if you look back at the boy pregnancies are they different then this one? Also I can't wait to hear what baby might be. Hoping you hear girl or see a girly nub if they won't tell you either way. Hopefully you'll be able to get a picture or a CD. Every ultrasound I have had they have given me a CD, so I have 5 already and they don't seem to mind. I would just ask them for either a CD or a really nice clear picture of the whole baby so you can send it out as an announcement. Plus it's nice to ha 've them for the baby book later. ☺

[AshFind]

Thanks pbn!
Momoffourboyz this pregnancy has been night and day with my boys but I have not admitted that to anyone close since I still feel like it could mean nothing. I've been so much sicker. I thought the ms was easing up but the last three days (today being the worst) I have been so so nauseous. I've had zits but not horribly bad. My skin is just off. And the most noticeable difference is I've had such bad aversions to anything sweet. Cake, cookies, ice cream 🤢 blah so gross. But I've been thinking of these differences and remembering when I was ttc and having "symptoms" in the tww only to have af arrive


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[AshFind]

And momoffourboyz I think I will ask for a cd since hubby won't be there and if they don't do it I'll ask if I can video a little bit of it. So hopefully one way or another I'll get a nub shot! I told dh I'm going to drink an orange juice on my way so maybe baby isn't cooperating and the scan takes longer for them to get what they need [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[momoffourboyz]

With my daughter I had morning sickness until 20 weeks. I sure hope it doesn't last that long for you. But it sounds to me like you are having a girl. With my daughter I just knew because it was so different that she was a girl. I really hope you get your girl!!

[boywish]

Hi ladies I thought I would touch base and check in!
Congrats to all those who have had recent bfps - it's been a while since I've been on and soo many pages I haven't had a chance to read through - will try do so tomorrow
Had a private gender scan today at 15+4 and we are having another girl... I'm so happy baby is ok but admit I've shed a few tears over not hearing boy and also guilt at feeling this way... we've been getting the gender comments since we announced ie no chance it will be a boy and I think part of me was hoping to prove them wrong but alas.. I think it's made worse by those who make the comments aim them at me as if it's my fault it's not a boy... anyway don't want to dampen this thread any more..
Looking forward to seeing some more baby scans and have my fingers crossed everyone else gets their dg [emoji4]


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[Lolabelle]

Pbn-awww I missed your pic! [emoji20]Could you possibly PM it to me or post again briefly?? I meant to mention the comment from your family member about you wanting a girl. Ugh, there's always that one annoying comment right?? Hope your healthy baby comment quickly shut them down!
Mum of four monkeys-have your boys suggested any names yet & do you like them? Mine would suggest something like Lightening McQueen lol, but they are young!
Momofffourboyz-prayers for the hematoma to be completely gone by your next U/S!!!
Kat-I haven't heard the hb on my Doppler yet, but will try again soon. If you search some YouTube videos, you'll be able to tell the difference.
Ashhhh-yayyy tomorr is appt day! What time will it be??

[Pbn3]

Boywish great to hear from you and I'm sorry you didn't hear boy

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[Pbn3]

Whoops hit post by mistake! We've been discussing the 'comments' people make and why it hasnto be this way 😩 Happy to hear baby girl is healthy :) Do you have a scan pic?

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[Lolabelle]

CountryMommy-cute baby!!! Maybe baby is camera shy saying "no pics" lol. I had a freak out moment like that at 16 weeks, OB couldn't find the hb right away with the Doppler & as I started panic, he went straight to the U/S and there was the heart beating away...so lovely to see!! [emoji173]

[boywish]

Whoops hit post by mistake! We've been discussing the 'comments' people make and why it hasnto be this way [emoji30] Happy to hear baby girl is healthy :) Do you have a scan pic?

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Thanks PBN - I think that is what makes it the hardest the comments make you feel like you've failed and yet there is no failure in creating and bringing a life into this world.. ugh [emoji58]
- Here's a pic the 3 lines are clear as day..[emoji4]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/6291c6f86d0d5ea389b6cbd07837985f.jpg


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[Pbn3]

Pm sent Lola 😀

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[Pbn3]

Thanks PBN - I think that is what makes it the hardest the comments make you feel like you've failed and yet there is no failure in creating and bringing a life into this world.. ugh [emoji58]
- Here's a pic the 3 lines are clear as day..[emoji4]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/6291c6f86d0d5ea389b6cbd07837985f.jpg


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Agree! The word failure does not even belong in the same sentence as baby ❤ Have you got any names in mind?

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[Lolabelle]

Boywish-congrats on another healthy girl! [emoji175]These are the same feelings I've been struggling with wondering if I'll have another boy. I know I'd feel the same way shedding some tears, then feeling guilty. It's completely natural! I also feel that strong need to prove the naysayers wrong! I've only told close family/friends, but have had many comments like "bet money on it it's another boy." Ughhh. Comments are the worst! A few years ago, one of my coworkers found out she was having her 3rd girl and was so upset. She now says that she wouldn't have it any other way, they are her girl team & have so much fun together! The important thing is, you have a healthy baby girl on the way who will LOVE her momma [emoji175]

[Lolabelle]

Got it pbn thanks!!! Reply sent [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]

[dreamingella]

Ah boywish. Your feelings are totally valid. I too wanted to prove 'em wrong. It does feel like failure when those comments come up. Just know that you have girls but some others have just boys and those who have just one of each may not have the same type of bond as our babies and some just may. It doesn't matter logically. Emotionally it's tough to reconcile. I hope you find that you can always come back here and be surrounded by those who understand you completely. We're in your boat!


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[momoffourboyz]

Just saw a family that made the news they hadn't had a girl in 4 generations, for 137 years. And one of the son's and his wife just had a baby girl.

[Sumbal]

boywish: Congrates for healthy baby. but sorry you didnt hear Boy.

[4blue1pink]

Thank you for the support ladies. I'm feeling calmer about it all after some sleep. What will be, will be and all that.

It was indeed the quad test combined with nuchal fold measurement. They offered an amnio but I opted to pay privately for a panorama NIPT. We're hopeful the test will come back negative but if it doesn't, it doesn't.

Good luck for today's scan Ash

Boywish: congratulations on your healthy baby. I'm sorry you didn't hear boy.

[Pbn3]

4blue1pink do you recall what the nuchal fold measurement was? Or do you have copy pics on the scan to check? Glad you are feeling better xxoo Are you getting the blood draw for NIPT done today?

Skyblue how are you? Hope you're keeping well and not feeling too sick ❤

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[4blue1pink]

4blue1pink do you recall what the nuchal fold measurement was? Or do you have copy pics on the scan to check? Glad you are feeling better xxoo Are you getting the blood draw for NIPT done today?

Skyblue how are you? Hope you're keeping well and not feeling too sick ❤

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3.5mm. Not overly concerning alone but combined is giving the higher risk.

Yes, blood draw is this afternoon with my doctor who then has it couriered to them. Then on Saturday I have another scan where they'll measure the fold again.

[4blue2pink]

good luck for your appointment today 4blue1pink <3 i hope they agree about taking gender off as well if its still what you want

boywish congratulations on your little girl :) im sorry it wasnt what you wanted to hear but im sure she will be a perfect fit for your family <3 how many girls do you have? (sorry i missed the first part of this group where everyone was introducing etc) i know its hard but ignore the stupid ignorant comments, all girl families are beautiful and i always think there is something so amazing about the fact that mothers of all girl families have not only carried all their children but also all their grandchildren as baby girls are born with their lifetime supply of eggs already formed.

ash it cant be long now till your scan :D i hope you get a really clear view on the screen and some really clear shots to take away, so exciting!! xx

[Pbn3]

Five hours till Ash's scan I think and I cant believe it'll be 1am my time 😣😣😣 cant wait for morning to see a pic of your beautiful bubba Ash ❤

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[4blue2pink]

thankyou pbn :) im useless at working out time differences, that'll be 4pm here so i wont be asleep for once!! :) i usually miss everything on this thread as it picks up overnight, ive missed all the pics that are posted then taken down

[netti02]

Ill be at work 😴😴

Ill be waiting to see Ash 😍

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[Pbn3]

Oh no 4blue2pink 😦 and I thought I missed out on the action! Will pm you my announcement pic :)

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[Pbn3]

I cant decide what to order baby as a comforter.... there are so many gorgeous ideas I think I'll get mums opinion... my ds1 had these cotton comforter things that he named his 'meema's' when he started talking 😍 and ds2 had a blanky that I couldn't get another of so I figure I can order two of the thing from this lady and even more if needed 😀 will share a few of her things so you's get an idea what I'm looking at! Oh and I've just ordered a knitted Chase from Paw Patrol for ds2 😀https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/284e97ea2dc9f733a33cd2274fd699f3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/e85dad5d75e07d0d7dbb0958d915ff57.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/135a8308f2cc5ea125ca31595b3d5194.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/a1ef0f2fc94ca8fea5f18f67d28c5d07.jpg

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[IWant4Kids]

CountryMommy - Cute scan pic! CONGRATS.

Ash - You poor thing!!! Hope it clears up okay!!!
LOL for the OJ on the way. I hope the pregnancy differences do mean something. Can't wait to see a picture in the morning.

Boywish - Congrats on a healthy baby girl, but sorry to hear you didn't get your desired gender. How many DDs do you have?

4blue1pink - Glad some sleep helped to rationalise the news. Hope the test comes back okay and the worry was for nothing.

PBN3 - The lamb is my fave!

[4blue2pink]

thankyou so much for sending your pic pbn :) i think we both miss out due to the time differences!! though i understand people only wanting to leave pics up for a short time

love the teddy's so cute! have you seen the crochet octopuses they now give to preemies in some special care units? they have them in their plastic cots with them :) apparently newborns love the octopuses legs as they feel similar to their cord <3 so they can hold the legs and feel more secure. if this lady does custom orders im going to step outside the box and suggest an octopus :D (i know it sounds ridiculous and very un-babyish but they are sooo cute and the babies do really seem to be comforted by them) i will try and find a link or some pics to post to show you what i mean as im well aware how crazy this suggestion probably sounds!!

[Pbn3]

I know right!! This is just a small sample of her stuff and most of its only around the $18 mark! The fox keeps grabbing my eye but the lamb was my first fave 😀 She also does custom orders so I'm going to go through as many as possible with mum and see if we can either decide on one pattern/animal or whether we combine two together?

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[Pbn3]

Omg that sounds amazing 4blue2pink 😀😀 yes please re the link or pics! I would love to see! And she can make to order so I can't imagine there'd be a problem!

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[netti02]

I love the lamb 😊

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[4blue2pink]

Premature babies given comfort and health boost by crochet octopus - Kidspot (http://www.kidspot.com.au/health/baby-health/real-life/meet-the-crocheted-creature-bringing-calm-to-premature-babies)

i hope this link works..

the pics of them snuggling with their octopuses just melt me <3 and i see no reason why a full term baby wouldnt be equally comforted by one :)

[Pbn3]

Oh. My. God 😍😍😍 love them!! Especially the bub holding a tentacle in each tiny hand ❤❤ I have to admit 'choking hazard' crossed my mind (not for premmie because their movements are so small but for term babies who do move alot ) but they obviously cant be! Just me and my paranoia in full swing 😆

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[4blue2pink]

yes the one with the orange octopus <3 no i dont think they can be a choke hazard as the little ones take their octopus home with them when they are discharged and ive seen articles where they are still very attached to it at several months old :) i dont think the idea would have even got off the ground if it was a danger

[CountryMommy86]

Pbn3 - I like the cow! But we've got 7 cattle so it makes me partial to things cow. Like this shirt I found yesterday!
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[Pbn3]

I love love love it countrymommy 😍😍😍 my ds2 would love a shirt like that 😄

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[AshFind]

Boy wish you aren't dampening this thread at all! This is what we're here for. So sorry you didn't hear boy. But so happy you do have a healthy baby! Lola my appointment is is 3.5 hours from now it's at 11.

Pbn I like the fox 🦊
Countrymomma I LOVE that shirt lol



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[kat1234]

Boywish - so sorry you didn't hear boy! So far I don't think anyone has gotten their desired gender ☹️

Ash - sooo excited for you!! Couple of more hours! Mine is 16 days away which feels like eternity!


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[Bluebooties]

Boywish sorry u didn't get to hear boy but congratulations on a healthy girl !

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[Bluebooties]

Good luck with the scan Ash hope u get a great nub shot ! Will be stalking for ur update !

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[Bluebooties]

Pbn3 those r cute ! I like the fox and teddy

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[Lolabelle]

4blue1pink-Thinking of you today! Praying all is well!
Pbn-those are so cute!! It's a ton of fun planning the nursery! Foxes are very current right now with the woodland nursery theme [emoji4]
Ash-hope you start feeling better soon! Your appt today will be a nice distraction!! Can't wait to hear how it goes!!!! Thinking you'll have an update soon!!!

[Lolabelle]

Pbn-I could totally see that cute fox in a woodlands themed nursery like these!
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[AshFind]

Scan went well baby did not cooperate (thank you OJ) so it took her a little bit longer hehe!! I was talking to her about gender and she was super nice wondering "who in the world could give an accurate guess at 14 weeks but she said well I'll look if you really want me to take a guess at it boys I can usually tell but girls can be late bloomers" and I said YES GUESS... she said if I were to take a stab at it I'd say GIRL!!!! [emoji50] could this really be happening?!?!? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/d675f59e2829f273187d61b34c451757.pnghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/cc5cd0c8f47129e3cfe92e990b085985.pnghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/8f71df36c1b75fa1ddf6fb7f3553acf1.pnghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/9be2e8935deda91a4cc2e499a32e9209.png


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[netti02]

Oh Ash i hope so. I cant see a nub shot but that skull looks girly. Fx for you. My last pg they had a guess at almost 14 weeks of boy and they were right. You have a very good chance 🤞🤞🤞🤞

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[AshFind]

Thanks netti!! She studied it a while before guessing so we will see.. after she looked at the potty shot for me I didn't even want to mention the nub shot I was content. I did see all different angles of the nub and never seen any clear stacking so FX!


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[netti02]

How many days til gender scan? Ahhhhh too exciting

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[Bluebooties]

Sooo exciting Ash I so hope she was right and this is your girl. U get to confirm this saturday right ?

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[AshFind]

No blue hubby has to work and since she studied it to hard today I'm going to stay content and not beg him to take me lol. So I'll wait until I'm a bit further along on the 22nd


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[AshFind]

And I don't want to be to confident but I did see 3 white lines!!


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[NACIREMADREAM]

So Happy for you Ash!! FX so hard this is your baby girl!

[netti02]

And I don't want to be to confident but I did see 3 white lines!!


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Id be totally confident with that 🤣 i only see turtle heads 😂

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[AshFind]

Haha netti same here [emoji23][emoji23] I just have never had a look at a turtle head this early


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[netti02]

Ash, Did you get a video at all?

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[Skyblue]

Ash - I am so so so excited. [emoji4][emoji4]It's going be so hard to wait until 22nd now. The baby looks super cute in the u/s pics. I am praying that you hear a girl for sure in the next scan. Fx ❤️❤️
And so sweet that you got a good tech.
4blue1pink- Praying and thinking about you and the baby. ❤️
Pbn - Omg I love all of those but my favs are cow and fox. Love the octopus too. Such a great idea.
Also, I loved the pics of your boys and the announcement. They are sooooo adorable. Tell me if I am wrong but I thought the little one looks more like you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I had a good day yesterday nausea wise so I did a lot of cleaning and cooking which was long overdue. That's why couldn't come here but I read the updates before sleeping. [emoji41]
Boywish - Congratulations for a healthy baby girl. I m so glad that all is ok. Sorry you didn't hear boy.
We are all here to support each other because people and their comments are brutal. I m so thankful for everyone here. My people [emoji4]. We all feel bummed when we don't hear the desired gender and then feel guilty for feeling bummed. I guess those are the steps. I m happy that u came here and shared.
Country mommy- Love that shirt. So cute.
Lolla - How are you feeling dear?


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[CountryMommy86]

Awwww! I hope so Ash!! But either way glad everything was good and it's always exciting when you get to see your little one!!

[dreamingella]

So exciting Ash! Baby looks perfect!


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[Mum of four monkeys]

Pbn-awww I missed your pic! [emoji20]Could you possibly PM it to me or post again briefly?? I meant to mention the comment from your family member about you wanting a girl. Ugh, there's always that one annoying comment right?? Hope your healthy baby comment quickly shut them down!
Mum of four monkeys-have your boys suggested any names yet & do you like them? Mine would suggest something like Lightening McQueen lol, but they are young!
Momofffourboyz-prayers for the hematoma to be completely gone by your next U/S!!!
Kat-I haven't heard the hb on my Doppler yet, but will try again soon. If you search some YouTube videos, you'll be able to tell the difference.
Ashhhh-yayyy tomorr is appt day! What time will it be??


Hi Lola,
No not yet :) they are all really horrible names I haven't even heard before apart from the exception of Russel but that wouldn't match our surname...back to the drawing board they go lol

[AshFind]

No netti the didn't do cd and don't allow phones.
Thanks ladies [emoji4]


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[4blue2pink]

so exciting ash :D gorgeous baby too <3 how many weeks are you now?
i dont want to rain on the parade here but there is a thread on here with an 18 week confirmed boy that had very visable "3 white lines" at i believe 14/15 weeks. the nub that you saw will be a much better indicator than potty shot right now :) please dont pin your hopes on a potty shot this early.
im sorry if im coming off as mean ash i dont intend too, i am genuinely excited for you :D and as a mum of 4 boys who had a girl on #5 i know what its like to be in your current position and i so so want this to happen for you <3
ive just seen so many people on here get techs who've done potty shots as early as 11/12 weeks claiming they are 90+% sure and they have bin wrong causing lots of stress and in some cases absolute despair :( i hate seeing people get so hurt when the US techs shouldnt even be guessing off potty shots at that gestation.
it sounds like your tech was going off the nub though which is GOOD :D and my fingers are crossed so hard for you to hear girl on the 22nd xx

[kat1234]

Ash!!!! Eek!! I just know this is your girl [emoji175][emoji175][emoji175][emoji175]


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[Lolabelle]

Ash!!! OMG, I LOVE the U/S tech's guess & praying so hard that you'll find out soon that it's not a guess & in fact your girl [emoji175]Getting chills thinking of how exciting this is!!! Do you really have to wait until the 22nd now??? Cute baby!!!! So, I saw this article in my Facebook feed & totally thought of you when you mentioned about wanting your daughter to be modest in a society where young girls are wearing skimpy clothes. Thought this was a good read & no doubt you will be an awesome girl Momma setting great examples for your boys & girl!!
https://crockpotsandfairytales.com/raising-an-esther-in-a-miley-world/

[AshFind]

Thanks Lola I'll read it. I think I will wait until the 22nd because since she looked today I don't see there being much difference in 4 days.
Thanks kat didn't you say your girl was confirmed 80% at 13w?
Pink I'm 13w1d now. She wasn't saying she was confident at all and making sure I knew this was just a guess.


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[Lolabelle]

4blue2pink-I missed the octopus! How are adorable! I have a nautical theme in DS2's room now. If it's a boy-I'll move DS2 in with DS1 & keep it a nautical nursery with maybe a few new touches. If it's a girl, I'm thinking I may make it a girlie nautical room with adding touches of teal & pink to the navy that's already there! So anyway, my point is....that octopus is adorbs...I may have to find one haha!!
Sky-so glad to hear you had a good day! Hope you're about to turn the corner & start feeling more good than bad [emoji173]I've been feeling just blah-that hungover feeling like I've been out partying all hours of the night. No throwing up or nausea, just the occasional queasiness. I haven't had the energy to do anything really, but I'll get these bursts of energy where I'll get the household chores done. We went out to dinner with the boys yesterday & they behaved really well, food was great...watched Storks when we got home. Great day besides feeling blah! Thanks for asking [emoji173]

[Mum of four monkeys]

Ok so this is my story if you guys don't already know.
I'm currently 19 weeks and I had a nipt test done at 11 weeks sonographer said girl ( she would bet money on it) blood test said boy...to cut a long story short I made a complaint and after going back and fourth about getting a partial refund they agreed to to the blood test part of the test (only ) again.
Got the results today and they came back as girl! I'm wondering if they are just saying this to keep me happy as the original sonographer seemed so sure it was a girl by a nub or whatever she was looking at at the time. I've heard all nubs look the same. My issue is I completely believed that this baby was a girl up until I was told I was a boy - but did question it as the pregnancy was completely different but we have all just got really used to the idea of having another boy and not allowing social pressure bring us down with the whole " I hope you have a girl this time" rubbish. I live my boys to the moon and back and quite like the idea that when hubby and I have gone to the stars they will all be a really close team. Anyway my 20 wk untrasound is booked for next Monday so I will be able to get a clearer picture then. Just wanted to know has anyone had false results on a nipt test? Super confused right now! Tia x

[AshFind]

Lola I love that article ❤️❤️❤️ I want an Esther


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[AshFind]

And I just told dh the other day if we have a girl I feel like I need to step up my game as a role model as far as clothes and such


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[XXforhubby]

Ash- Eek! Sounds super promising you have a girlie in there! I would be cautiously optimistic and try and keep an open mind until your gender scan. That's what we did. I ended up being offered an NIPT test and found out before my gender scan. That being said, the sonographer was super confident in her guess. My baby's nub was completely parallel to the spine. My scan was done at 12w5d and baby measured 13w2d.

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[momoffourboyz]

Lola- that was such a wonderful article and so very true. Those are all the things I want to teach my daughter and my boys. The main thing is we need to treat our childrern like treasures because that is what they truly are, and not because of how they look or what they wear but because of who God made them to be on the inside, their character.
Ash- I think you have a pretty good shot at a girl. I still wouldn't buy anything until you get it confirmed in a couple weeks though because it will be way more accurate then. Fx that it stays looking like a girl!

[AshFind]

Thanks momoffourboyz but I started buying girly long before I was even pregnant [emoji23] I have issues but I just felt like I'd have a girl this time. It's going to be a big sale if I don't!


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[AshFind]

And thanks xx I'm not getting my hopes up yet but her looking has settled my anxiety anticipating the 22nd.


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[momoffourboyz]

Pbn- I love all those crocheted animals. They are so adorable. And I love the pictures of the babies holding the octopuses legs, so adorable. Does anyone on here like to crochet for fun? I have been crocheting for about 5 years it is so fun. I like the fox and the sheep looks like it would take more time then the rest and is very cute to.

[Lolabelle]

Me too Ash! [emoji175]We can only be good role models I suppose and start when they're young!
Mum of four monkeys-how unsettling for you to have 2 different results with the same test!! What was the name of the test? I thought they were pretty accurate. Is there a possibility of a vanishing twin?? I've read that you could get mixed results. How many weeks were you when you took the 2nd test? Really curious to hear what they say at your U/S on Monday...hopefully you'll know once & for all!!! That's very confusing!!! Ahhh!!!

[momoffourboyz]

Thanks momoffourboyz but I started buying girly long before I was even pregnant [emoji23] I have issues but I just felt like I'd have a girl this time. It's going to be a big sale if I don't!


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I bought girl stuff from my second pregnancy on hoping for a girl at some point. Eventually I stopped because I was starting to lose hope but I am glad I had all those clothes because they did come in handy and I always bought them on clearance so my hubby never complained. And he was actually happy that the cost of clothing wasn't so much when we finally had our daughter. I know what you mean though it's so hard not to buy this adorable stuff. And honestly I really think you are having a girl this time anyway. I have guessed for a lot of people in the past and was almost always correct. My husband's sister was certain she was having a boy again for her last child asnd I just kept telling her nope this one is your girl and it was her girl.

[momoffourboyz]

Ok so this is my story if you guys don't already know.
I'm currently 19 weeks and I had a nipt test done at 11 weeks sonographer said girl ( she would bet money on it) blood test said boy...to cut a long story short I made a complaint and after going back and fourth about getting a partial refund they agreed to to the blood test part of the test (only ) again.
Got the results today and they came back as girl! I'm wondering if they are just saying this to keep me happy as the original sonographer seemed so sure it was a girl by a nub or whatever she was looking at at the time. I've heard all nubs look the same. My issue is I completely believed that this baby was a girl up until I was told I was a boy - but did question it as the pregnancy was completely different but we have all just got really used to the idea of having another boy and not allowing social pressure bring us down with the whole " I hope you have a girl this time" rubbish. I live my boys to the moon and back and quite like the idea that when hubby and I have gone to the stars they will all be a really close team. Anyway my 20 wk untrasound is booked for next Monday so I will be able to get a clearer picture then. Just wanted to know has anyone had false results on a nipt test? Super confused right now! Tia x

That would be frustrating. Sorry you are going through that. Hopefully you kind find out for sure at the 20 week ultrasound.

[Mum of four monkeys]

Me too Ash! [emoji175]We can only be good role models I suppose and start when they're young!
Mum of four monkeys-how unsettling for you to have 2 different results with the same test!! What was the name of the test? I thought they were pretty accurate. Is there a possibility of a vanishing twin?? I've read that you could get mixed results. How many weeks were you when you took the 2nd test? Really curious to hear what they say at your U/S on Monday...hopefully you'll know once & for all!!! That's very confusing!!! Ahhh!!!

Thank you for your response :)

It is the verifi nipt test. I was 18 weeks when I had it most recently and just assumed it would come back as boy again. All the chromosomal part of the test came back as normal (same as first test) so I'm delighted about that. I've now heard they are reliable for chromosomal markers ect but not so much for the gender but that's only if it's done too early or there is a vanishing twin not picked up. Because I was so far is anyone's guess if there was a vanishing twin or not this was mentioned along with the fact that my miscarriage was a month before this pregnancy but should have been clear of this by 11wks when I had the first test. Surely they would have checked for any sign of a vanishing twin on the first test as I had an ultrasound?? Fingers crossed all is normal and ok next week..just really hoping for a healthy baby as there has been endless problems with this pregnancy...doctor couldn't find a heart beat at 16 weeks so gave me a quick scan to check..all was ok but even looking at that pic it looks like a boy

[4blue2pink]

lola they are adorable arent they :D i love the nautical theme too!

mumof4 have you had 2 NIPT tests done 1 saying boy the other saying girl? or was this repeat blood test different? im so sorry its all so confusing what an absolute nightmare for you

[Mum of four monkeys]

lola they are adorable arent they :D i love the nautical theme too!

mumof4 have you had 2 NIPT tests done 1 saying boy the other saying girl? or was this repeat blood test different? im so sorry its all so confusing what an absolute nightmare for you

So this was a repeat blood test as I was unhappy with the first sonographer commented on the gender but blood test came back as boy sontheybagreed to do the blood test part of it again but not the scan. Same company and everything . Hope that makes sense :)

[XXforhubby]

I can't speak to the Verifi test, but I had the MaterniT21 Plus test. I had a vanishing twin and it accurately gave gender of girl that was later confirmed by a scan.

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[Shannshaff]

Oh my, that is so awful to be told girl, have it taken away, and then there is confusion again. So sorry you are dealing with that. HUGS

Ash - cute baby. I sure hope that this is your girl!!!

[4blue2pink]

mumof4 yes im with you now :) that is very confusing i hope you get a clear view on your scan and can finally get a definitive answer, i can imagine this must be quite upsetting for you i hope you're ok xx

ash cautiously optimistic is the best way to be :) does this one look different to your boys on their 12 week scans? have you done the ring on a string test this pregnancy? didnt you say it was right for all your others? i know its just an old wives tale but its the one that seems strangely accurate.. certainly more than 50/50 anyway xx

[Pbn3]

Ash had to come on and check and eeeeeeeeeekk!!!!! Fx so hard for you! This is so promising 💖 going back to sleep!

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[IWant4Kids]

Ash- wohoooo!! [emoji1317][emoji322][emoji1317][emoji322] sounds very promising! Super happy for you.

Mumof4 - it sounds like you've been through a very stressful time! I'd be inclined to ring the company that does it and chat to them? Glad bub is healthy either way.


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[AshFind]

Momoffourboyz I've just had this feeling forever my fifth would be a girl it's crazy I know but we will see soon enough if mothers intuition is right. And I have bought all my girly stuff of sale at a friends boutique, it's all final sale which stinks lol but someone will want it or I'll just slowly pass it out at showers.
Mofm I'm sorry I have no experience here [emoji53] but that would be super frustrating.
4blue2pink I ever had a potty shot this early with my boys only earliest was 14w4d and it was clearly boys both times. This one looked different and I "think" I clearly saw three lines which I have never before. And the ring on a string circles and never has before it's always been right for my boys
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[Pbn3]

So Ash just to clarify, we confirm gender next weekend? So 10/11 days time?? I have butterflies just thinking about it 😮 I cannot imagine how you must be feeling!!

MOFM how on earth does that happen?😠😠 I hope Monday comes around very quickly so you have your proper solid answer. The u/s place should be doing your next scan for free! I don't feel there's anything you can do now but wait, all they're going to do is offer useless scenarios as to how it 'could' happen and excuses for their mistakes (whichever one/s is the mistake)

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[AshFind]

Yes pbn 11 days time. I actually feel calmer now knowing if I'd pushed dh to get me a scan this weekend it'd not be as accurate as if I waited till next. And since she looked and took her best guess I wouldn't think much would change in 4 days time but in 11days it should be clear to see.


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[kat1234]

Ash - yes! I was told 80% girl last time at 11/12 weeks. The three lines were obvious and 2 different techs told me. I'm really hoping this is your girl!!

Lola - when is your blood work?


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[Pbn3]

Kat it was 5.30am when I quickly read through this morning. When is your scan again?! You and Lola are next for gender right??!!! 😀

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[AshFind]

Yay kat this gives me a bit of confidence [emoji4] there was a tech and trainee in there and they both agreed girl if they were to make a guess and I'm 13+1


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[Mum of four monkeys]

So Ash just to clarify, we confirm gender next weekend? So 10/11 days time?? I have butterflies just thinking about it 😮 I cannot imagine how you must be feeling!!

MOFM how on earth does that happen?😠😠 I hope Monday comes around very quickly so you have your proper solid answer. The u/s place should be doing your next scan for free! I don't feel there's anything you can do now but wait, all they're going to do is offer useless scenarios as to how it 'could' happen and excuses for their mistakes (whichever one/s is the mistake)

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Exactly! Couldn't have said it better myself

[Skyblue]

Ok so this is my story if you guys don't already know.
I'm currently 19 weeks and I had a nipt test done at 11 weeks sonographer said girl ( she would bet money on it) blood test said boy...to cut a long story short I made a complaint and after going back and fourth about getting a partial refund they agreed to to the blood test part of the test (only ) again.
Got the results today and they came back as girl! I'm wondering if they are just saying this to keep me happy as the original sonographer seemed so sure it was a girl by a nub or whatever she was looking at at the time. I've heard all nubs look the same. My issue is I completely believed that this baby was a girl up until I was told I was a boy - but did question it as the pregnancy was completely different but we have all just got really used to the idea of having another boy and not allowing social pressure bring us down with the whole " I hope you have a girl this time" rubbish. I live my boys to the moon and back and quite like the idea that when hubby and I have gone to the stars they will all be a really close team. Anyway my 20 wk untrasound is booked for next Monday so I will be able to get a clearer picture then. Just wanted to know has anyone had false results on a nipt test? Super confused right now! Tia x

I am so happy that the baby is healthy. ❤️❤️❤️
However I can only imagine your frustration about the test results. I have heard about techs being wrong early on in the pregnancy but never thought that the tests could be wrong at this point. I hope Monday comes soon and you know for sure. This is my biggest fear that's why I want to stay team green because I know I won't completely believe them until the baby will be in my arms and I see it myself. Counting down
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[Skyblue]

4blue2pink-I missed the octopus! How are adorable! I have a nautical theme in DS2's room now. If it's a boy-I'll move DS2 in with DS1 & keep it a nautical nursery with maybe a few new touches. If it's a girl, I'm thinking I may make it a girlie nautical room with adding touches of teal & pink to the navy that's already there! So anyway, my point is....that octopus is adorbs...I may have to find one haha!!
Sky-so glad to hear you had a good day! Hope you're about to turn the corner & start feeling more good than bad [emoji173]I've been feeling just blah-that hungover feeling like I've been out partying all hours of the night. No throwing up or nausea, just the occasional queasiness. I haven't had the energy to do anything really, but I'll get these bursts of energy where I'll get the household chores done. We went out to dinner with the boys yesterday & they behaved really well, food was great...watched Storks when we got home. Great day besides feeling blah! Thanks for asking [emoji173]

Glad you had a nice dinner with boys being so nice. And We love watching Storks too.[emoji4]
Sorry you are feeling low on energy. I was the same over the weekend and slept a lot. I havebn catching up on my cleaning since felt better yesterday. Today isn't too bad either so far. 🤞🤞
Hope it stays this way now. Is your test on July 18th? Hope we all start feeling better soon. [emoji4]❤️



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[AshFind]

Mumoffourmonkeys my tech today told me genitalia don't start to form boy/girl until 12 weeks earliest so that's really kind of rude for them to even take a stab at it that early. Hope you hear girl your u/s is the 17th?


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Sky dh asked if I was exited there's a good chance we could hear girl I said ya know I'm kind of scared now that I won't be excited lol like it'll be a I won't believe it till I see it kinda thing... his response well we can wait a little longer before gender scan... uhhhh no


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[babypinkno3]

Ash, how exciting to hear possibly girl! I really hope you get your girl, but I too would be cautiously optimistic with their guess. I had a girl guess at 13 weeks with DS2 where the tech took time to look and said "I don't see any boy parts". Then that same exact day I booked an elective scan where we clearly saw boy parts! I think the tech really has to know what they're searching for. That being said, I do believe you're getting your girl too. Are you SURE you don't want to scan again in 4 days???

[kat1234]

Pbn - genetic testing and scan (not sure what the official name is) is July 28th for me!! I just want to see a healthy baby. This 8-12 weeks with no scan is killing me. I won't ask about gender, still not sure if I want to know. I'll definitely post nub shots if I get any though. I hope the gender question doesn't even come up, it did last time but not with my first. I just don't want the option to know so soon and my husband should be there so he might feel definitely [emoji849]

I'm just ready to let the world know, especially work!! I feel like I've been keeping this secret forever!!


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[Lolabelle]

Kat, sky & pbn-yes my genetic/gender bw is coming up in a week from today on July 18th. Can't get here soon enough!!
Sky-3 more days right??
Kat-did you change your appt to an earlier date?
Ash-that makes perfect sense as to why you'd want to wait until the later appt. Can't wait!!
4blue1pink-how did your appt go today? Still thinking of you!

[AshFind]

Babypinkno3 I wish I could by with dh being on call and the scan place being 2hours away it's just not possible. And we can't make it any day of the week by the time they close after dh gets off work.


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[Lolabelle]

Kat-I didn't see your post when I posted! I can imagine how difficult it would be to keep the secret from coworker's! Luckily, I won't be around my coworker's again until Aug 10, so glad I'll have had my 12 week scan & know gender by then! I know what you mean..this has been the longest wait for the next scan...mine won't be until Aug. 4th! Sure hope I can find the hb on the Doppler before then!

[AshFind]

Lola how far along are you again? And have you tried when your about to pee your pants? That's usually the best time I can find it. When I hit 12 weeks I could find it no problem but before then it was by and miss


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MOFM I can't believe this has happened to you. It's rare but I have heard stories. Especially if the blood test came back boy first. Usually if it's a false reading it will come back girl because there has to be a Y chromosome floating around in there for it even to show up boy. Unless you had a vanishing twin which is also quite rare and now fairly easily to detect with early ultrasounds.
That said, what brand Nipt was it? I had the Panorama by Natera that is supposed to be 99.9% accurate. I've heard plenty of others aren't as accurate. Just curious and so sorry for this back and forth. That's got to be frustrating.


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[AshFind]

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Here are two of my u/a pix side by side to see if skull theory proves right. I've been digging all night for my ultrasound photo envelope with all my boys but one scans in them and I CANT FIND IT. I could pull my hair out! I think it may be in storage closet but I don't dare go in unless hubby is home because frogs come up in the sump pipe 🤢


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[Lolabelle]

Ash-I'm only 9 weeks, so baby may be hiding! My bladder felt like it was about to burst last night, but I just had to go before I tried it. I'll try again when my bladder is more full. I want to hear it so bad!

[Lolabelle]

So friends....just did the ring gender test! I never tried it with my previous pregnancies...wish I had! I asked DH to hold the ring over my belly for an unbiased hold on it...he had no clue what any of it meant until I told him after. My ring def went in circles hmmm! Has this ever been correct for anyone here? Ash-it was correct for your previous pregnancies right??

[babypinkno3]

I've never tried any gender tests and I wish I had too in order to compare. The only one I did was the Intelligender test with DS3 and it was right. I actually did 2 of those tests because I had doubts about the first test so Intelligender sent me a free one to test again but got the same (boy) result. I'm tempted to try it again this time but I'm not sure I want to give up my ignorant bliss.

[Pbn3]

Babypink I think those tests have a 50/50 chance of being right. My sister git a girl result but gender was confirmed boy at a later u/s :)

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[NACIREMADREAM]

Lolabelle - I actually just came across the ring hair test a day or so ago. I watch so many YouTube videos and couldn't help but give it a try. I swear I did it at least 50 times since I found out, and every time it says Boy, Boy, Boy, Girl, and nothing after. The ring literally stops ( My husband said it better stop after this one :bigsmile:). I even made a video just so I have it as proof for when I find out. I also did the ring over my belly at least 50 times and it says Girl. It's crazy how the ring is completely still and somehow picks up momentum on it's own. Freaky much! I don't want to get my hopes high, but I can't help but be hopeful:fx:

[babypinkno3]

Babypink I think those tests have a 50/50 chance of being right. My sister git a girl result but gender was confirmed boy at a later u/s :)

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I'm sure there's no truth to them, and I told myself that I wouldn't do it again, but I must say I'm getting a bit tempted lol

[4blue1pink]

Ash - everything crossed this is your girl.

MOFM - how frustrating! I can't believe they're leaving you with such an unknown since they've gone both ways now.

Lolabelle - the blood draw went well. Unfortunately I couldn't insist about no gender results because it was my doctor not theirs so he had no sway but he did include a note saying that I'd prefer not to know.

I'm not going to lie, I can't help but wonder if this is somehow karma for wishing for gender rather than just wishing for a healthy baby. But overall I'm actually okay with the idea of baby having down's. I'm more concerned with potential heart issues.

They're going to look hard for any soft markers of downs during my scan and I should have the results in a couple of weeks.

It's funny really, I haven't had any dreams of gender at all but now all my dreams include the baby having Down's syndrome.

Ack, I'm waffling. Sorry. I'm trying not to talk about it elsewhere after a friend told me I was over reacting and that a 1-5 chance wasn't a big deal. (I'd simply said that I was feeling stunned and shell shocked!) needless to say, she's no longer a friend. easy to say when it's not *your* baby and your odds isn't it? Sigh.

[Skyblue]

Kat, sky & pbn-yes my genetic/gender bw is coming up in a week from today on July 18th. Can't get here soon enough!!
Sky-3 more days right??
Kat-did you change your appt to an earlier date?
Ash-that makes perfect sense as to why you'd want to wait until the later appt. Can't wait!!
4blue1pink-how did your appt go today? Still thinking of you!

Mine is on Friday so 3 more days to go. 🤞
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[momoffourboyz]

Ash - everything crossed this is your girl.

MOFM - how frustrating! I can't believe they're leaving you with such an unknown since they've gone both ways now.

Lolabelle - the blood draw went well. Unfortunately I couldn't insist about no gender results because it was my doctor not theirs so he had no sway but he did include a note saying that I'd prefer not to know.

I'm not going to lie, I can't help but wonder if this is somehow karma for wishing for gender rather than just wishing for a healthy baby. But overall I'm actually okay with the idea of baby having down's. I'm more concerned with potential heart issues.

They're going to look hard for any soft markers of downs during my scan and I should have the results in a couple of weeks.

It's funny really, I haven't had any dreams of gender at all but now all my dreams include the baby having Down's syndrome.

Ack, I'm waffling. Sorry. I'm trying not to talk about it elsewhere after a friend told me I was over reacting and that a 1-5 chance wasn't a big deal. (I'd simply said that I was feeling stunned and shell shocked!) needless to say, she's no longer a friend. easy to say when it's not *your* baby and your odds isn't it? Sigh.

I don't think you are over reacting by being worried for your baby. I also don't think that you wanting a certain gender in any way has caused you karma that way. Sometimes things just happen and there is no real reason that we can figure out why it happened. So please dont blame yourself. I am praying for you and your baby that all turns out well for you.

[Skyblue]

4blue1pink- I second everything MOFBs said. We all have desires for a gender but at the same time we keep praying for the baby to be healthy irrespective of the fact that we say it a or not. Please don't blame yourself at all. It's natural to be worried about your baby.I cried before my anatomy scan with my first because I was so worried. The emotions were so strong that I couldn't help and was a total mess. I m sorry about your friend being so rude. People just don't know when to quit being ruthless.
We are here for you and praying so so hard for the baby. Don't stress much. My friend gave birth recently and she was in the same situation but further tests came bk negative for any disorder. Hang in there my friend. U can always share your feelings here. Hugs.


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[Pbn3]

Ditto this ☝this is in no way related to karma and your ex-friend is a douche. 1 in 5 are very scary odds and to say you were over reacting and it's not a big deal is absolute bull. It's a very big life changing deal. So you have had the draw for NIPT today and your scan is on Monday? Hope they are quicker with the results than a couple weeks. Hang in there and we are all here for you xxoo feel so inadequate saying that! Wish one of us lived nearby so we could take you out on a daily date to help pass the time ❤

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[4blue2pink]

4blue1pink that *friend* is an idiot those odds would scare anyone and you arent over reacting at all! you are being amazingly calm about all this, hoping this wait for the results passes quickly for you xx

ring on a string has been right for all my babies even the boys when i really wanted it to say girl haha! this time its going in circles and im having all my "girl symptoms" again so we will see.. :)

[4blue1pink]

Blood draw was yesterday afternoon, scan is Saturday afternoon.

I don't feel like I'm overreacting. I'm not devastated or acting like its the worst thing ever, because it's not. I'm just.. stunned. I didn't expect it so I feel a bit blindsided.

In fairness, said 'friend' has always been very narcissistic and dismissive of any issues that aren't her own, but it's always been easy to ignore it until now. She has very few friends (for obvious reasons) so I always felt a bit sorry for her, I expect she'll feel the loss of the friendship more than I.

Anyway, as if to ease my mind, baby is fluttering around in there like crazy which puts everything into perspective.

[Pbn3]

Awwww cant wait to feel those flutters ❤

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[4blue1pink]

I'm very glad of them this week, it's very soothing :)

[Mum of four monkeys]

MOFM I can't believe this has happened to you. It's rare but I have heard stories. Especially if the blood test came back boy first. Usually if it's a false reading it will come back girl because there has to be a Y chromosome floating around in there for it even to show up boy. Unless you had a vanishing twin which is also quite rare and now fairly easily to detect with early ultrasounds.
That said, what brand Nipt was it? I had the Panorama by Natera that is supposed to be 99.9% accurate. I've heard plenty of others aren't as accurate. Just curious and so sorry for this back and forth. That's got to be frustrating.


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Hiya,
Just my luck hey? ;p
It was the verifi nipt (genetics) I think -uk Lab

[Mum of four monkeys]

Ash - everything crossed this is your girl.

MOFM - how frustrating! I can't believe they're leaving you with such an unknown since they've gone both ways now.

Lolabelle - the blood draw went well. Unfortunately I couldn't insist about no gender results because it was my doctor not theirs so he had no sway but he did include a note saying that I'd prefer not to know.

I'm not going to lie, I can't help but wonder if this is somehow karma for wishing for gender rather than just wishing for a healthy baby. But overall I'm actually okay with the idea of baby having down's. I'm more concerned with potential heart issues.

They're going to look hard for any soft markers of downs during my scan and I should have the results in a couple of weeks.

It's funny really, I haven't had any dreams of gender at all but now all my dreams include the baby having Down's syndrome.

Ack, I'm waffling. Sorry. I'm trying not to talk about it elsewhere after a friend told me I was over reacting and that a 1-5 chance wasn't a big deal. (I'd simply said that I was feeling stunned and shell shocked!) needless to say, she's no longer a friend. easy to say when it's not *your* baby and your odds isn't it? Sigh.

I'm keeping all my fingers crossed for you.

Please don't feel bad for wanting a certain gender. Everyone does to some extent whether they admit it or not. And of course we all want a healthy baby at the end but we are only human right? I believe it's completely unrelated and what ever is meant to be will be reagardless of our wishes and desires in life. I think try and wait for the results to come back first, then see how they may or may not impact your life. Just know that whatever the situation you will always have support and can come on here and talk about it as often as you need until it's clear enough to you xxx

[Mum of four monkeys]

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Here are two of my u/a pix side by side to see if skull theory proves right. I've been digging all night for my ultrasound photo envelope with all my boys but one scans in them and I CANT FIND IT. I could pull my hair out! I think it may be in storage closet but I don't dare go in unless hubby is home because frogs come up in the sump pipe 🤢


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Very cute baby!!!
Typical isn't it? When your desperate to find something you never can

[AshFind]

Lola yes the ring test has been right for all of mine so far.
NACIRE do you currently have 3 boys?
4blue1pink this is what we're here for. Get all your concerns out! I don't talk gender with anyone else other than here. And I agree your friend has no idea! I would be worried sick and you have every reason to be.
Sky how many weeks will you be for this upcoming scan?


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[4blue1pink]

Thank you ladies, I really do appreciate the support.

It's funny really, we're strangers but I feel more supported her than in real life at the moment. I just wanted you to know that your words aren't light to me, and I appreciate all of you for taking the time to try to help ease my mind.

[Shannshaff]

So I just did the ring test with my hair over my belly. It just stays in one place twisting back and forth. No movement! What is that all about? :)

Oh and pg brain has hit. I left my cell phone at home this morning. Yikes. I talk to my DH all day long on my phone about DS4 and everything. I feel so lost.

[Shannshaff]

Thank you ladies, I really do appreciate the support.

It's funny really, we're strangers but I feel more supported her than in real life at the moment. I just wanted you to know that your words aren't light to me, and I appreciate all of you for taking the time to try to help ease my mind.

I am so happy that you feel supported. We are all praying for you and your new little one!

[Lolabelle]

4blue1pink-please don't believe for a second that this has anything to do with karma! Absolutely NOT your fault in any way! It sounds like your "friend" doesn't have very many friends for a reason! She probably thought she was helping with her overall point of trying to help you not worry, but in no way should she have made you feel like you're overreacting gahhh, b/c you're not! She is not in your shoes! You are simply a concerned Momma who is thinking about the health of your sweet baby! I would feel the same way & in fact I have never done these tests b/c I'm afraid I'll freak out & I know chances of false positives are high on the initial test! I'm doing the MaterniT21 test for this pregnancy since I'm 38 and health is a concern. I've heard results are very accurate and I'll readily admit-I want to know gender! I am keeping you in my prayers! We are here for you through it all! Hope you get your results back very soon & pray with all my might for good news [emoji173]

[Lolabelle]

On a lighter note, that ring test! Exciting to hear that it has been right for so many! Hope it's right again since it seems it is telling most of us what we want to hear! I even had DH hold it so I wouldn't subconsciously move it the way I wanted it to go lol. He didn't know what it all meant...

[kat1234]

4blue1pink - please keep us update!! I love your perspective about downs, he/she is blessed to have you as a momma [emoji175]

Lola - my appt was on the 31st and got it moved to the 28th bc I'm suppose to see my regular OB after the genetic OB and my regular OB is off on the 31st!! Yay - so I moved it up. It will be fun to announce to more people over the weekend.


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[Skyblue]

Lola yes the ring test has been right for all of mine so far.
NACIRE do you currently have 3 boys?
4blue1pink this is what we're here for. Get all your concerns out! I don't talk gender with anyone else other than here. And I agree your friend has no idea! I would be worried sick and you have every reason to be.
Sky how many weeks will you be for this upcoming scan?


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I will be 10 weeks Ash. They said she will talk about genetic screening and will do another u/s.


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[Lolabelle]

Shann-I know all about baby brain-it was in full effect with my other 2 lol! Don't you just hate when you forget your phone! I'm attached to mine too lol. Hmm interesting ring results lol, maybe have DH hold it for you & don't tell him anything about it!
Kat-I think I do remember reading that now...yay for going in before the weekend! Definitely will be exciting for you to announce some more!!

[kat1234]

Omg!! Can I please just poop - so tired of being constipated!!


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[momoffourboyz]

Eat beans, take probiotics and drink plenty of water. It may take a few days but it will help.

[AshFind]

Lola I'm curious if any of the ladies who've found out opposite gender has done the ring test... anyone? Humor me please?
Sky you will see baby not blob this time.. yay
Kat [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I love the realness of that post!!


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[Bluebooties]

I have Ash. DD3 every single old wife tale said boy and it was wrong.

For me chinese gender chart has always been right. And it says girl again this time. So i think i have got my nerves prepared to hear/see the same depending on if i decide or not to find out b4 birth

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[Bluebooties]

For me hear rate theory has always been right too ...

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[AshFind]

Gender chart has always been wrong for me blue lol so don't read to much into it. [emoji170] it says girl this time so hope it can at least get one out of 5 right


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[Bluebooties]

I guess we all have this one little superstition/OWT that always works

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[momoffourboyz]

If anyone is interested and shops on amazon they have diapers on sale. If you subscribe and save you get up to 20% off plus they have a $2 coupon. They end up being like $13.50 for the gigantic pack of luvs which has 242 diapers in size 1. They are only 5 cents per diaper that way. Then after you receive the first pack you can cancel the rest because the coupon only applies to the first delivery. Don't know if anyone else is into coupons and getting the best deals but that's what I always try to do. They a lso hasve huggies on sale to but wasnt as good of a deal. Anyway hopefully that's helpful to someone.☺
And Kat I agree that the constipation thing is really irritating, I tried all those things I mentioned above and they seemed to help.☺

[dreamingella]

Ash - Ring test was girl for me and well you know what the outcome is! [emoji12]


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[dreamingella]

Hiya,
Just my luck hey? ;p
It was the verifi nipt (genetics) I think -uk Lab

There seems to be quite a few stories of inaccuracy with that one. I'm so sorry you have to experience this uncertainty.


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[Bluebooties]

Momoffour i am very savy too and DH even more so ... have u tried the parents choice line of diapers. They r walmart specific line. I have used them for my last 2 and last time by my calculation they were a tad cheaper than luvs.
But i will give this amazon deal a try

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[Bluebooties]

Wow momoffour that was a great deal. I just ordered mine. Thanks !

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[Lolabelle]

Haha dreaming-well guess it's really just an old wives tale then!! Wishful thinking on my part!! The Chinese calendar has always been wrong for me.
Ash-here's hoping the ring test is right for us, even if it is just a coincidence! [emoji175][emoji12]
Kat-lol! Being preggo messes up my intestines too haha, but I have the opposite issue-isn't that weird? Have you ever heard of FiberCon-you can get it over the counter at CVS or I'm sure many other pharmacy's. I went to a gastro when I was having issues when pregnant with DS2 & that's what she recommended along with fiber rich foods. It's not harsh like laxatives and even though I wasn't constipated, it helped me! It's bulk forming... just an idea worth checking out.
Fiber Therapy - FiberCon (http://www.fibercon.com)
Fibercon (calcium polycarbophil) Cost, Side Effects & Reviews - Iodine.com (http://www.iodine.com/drug/fibercon)

[Bluebooties]

I second lola on fibercon. Although i have used colace otc with my iron pills as well without much problem.

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[CountryMommy86]

The ring test was right for 2 of my kids. I haven't tried it yet for this one because it's been 50/50. I did try the baking soda test this time and said girl. Guess time will tell! Found this fun site too. Said girl as well for both ultrasounds (7 weeks and 11 weeks)

Baby BPM - Predict Fetal Hearti Rate and Gender (http://www.babybpm.com)

[Bluebooties]

I am thinking of not going for my 12 week visit. They r not going to do much so why make the effort. I will just go for my 16th week visit.

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[NACIREMADREAM]

Ash and Lolabelle - I have 3 boys and was swaying for a girl this time around. I have noticed there are many variations of this test with some similarities and many differences. The one I did a zillion and one times has been accurate for me. The one I did I watched a million videos of before doing it, because I found it very hard to believe, and I was very skeptical over it..

This is the one I did......Hair And Ring Baby Test
Supposedly, the test would tell them how many kids they'd have, what genders they would be, and the order they would have them in. For the test, they took a strand of their own hair and tied one of rings you wear to it. Then, outlined each one of their fingers on their left hand( Left to right, and right to left). and then held it directly above the top of their hand. If the ring moved around in a circular motion, that meant they were having a boy. It if moved in a back and forth motion, that meant they would have a girl. You would repeat the same routine until the ring completely stopped moving. When it stopped moving, that meant you were done with having kids.

[NACIREMADREAM]

CountryMommy - Thanks for the link :)

[momoffourboyz]

Momoffour i am very savy too and DH even more so ... have u tried the parents choice line of diapers. They r walmart specific line. I have used them for my last 2 and last time by my calculation they were a tad cheaper than luvs.
But i will give this amazon deal a try

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We usually use parents choice and sometimes the hyvee brand when they have a good deal plus a great cents off per gallon deal with them to. I try to be savy when we have 5 kids with our 6th on the way. I know my husband sure appreciates it. Anyway if you can fiind internet coupons for luvs diapers you can combine those to with the subscribe and save deal to and save on each size. I did this with baby food and puffs and other foods and things with my last baby it saved alot of money. In the store those pouches of baby food are like $1 or more for the organic kind but on Amazon I could get Earths best abd some other jarred baby food brands for as little as 50 cents each or sometimes less with the deals they have.and if you buy formula in bulk on amazon and use coupons that is a lot cheaper than the store as well.

[XXforhubby]

I'm loving the deals on Amazon! Yesterday on Prime day, I got a Boppy (Nursing pillow), a Lillebaby baby carrier (I ❤️baby wearing!), and pacifiers (my kids use them as teethers [emoji23]) for excellent prices!!


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[Shannshaff]

Naci - I will have to try that one and see what it says. This is pregnancy #9 for me - so it should take a while :)

[momoffourboyz]

Amazon is a great place to shop most of the time. It's very rare that I find anyone else beat their prices. I got some good deals yesterday as well. They are always cheaper than walmart on nintendo 3ds gasmes which my kids think they have to have as new one every week. They wanted the steam game at walmart it was $40. I checked amazon $8.94! Way cheaper!!

[Shannshaff]

I'm loving the deals on Amazon! Yesterday on Prime day, I got a Boppy (Nursing pillow), a Lillebaby baby carrier (I ❤️baby wearing!), and pacifiers (my kids use them as teethers [emoji23]) for excellent prices!!


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Oh man. I did not see the boppy :(

[AshFind]

Gahhhh xx I need another nb boppy lounger I sold mine last baby [emoji30].



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[AshFind]

Xx how much was the boppy if you don't mind


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[Shannshaff]

Ugh....my ring is defective :bigsmile: It will not give me anything today for gender of babies.

[AshFind]

Shan ive always done it with a threaded needle and it works the same [emoji4]


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[Skyblue]

Which is the best baby carrier for someone who never used one before and also make big babies? Ladies pls help.
I saw a friend who uses a sturdy cloth kind of carrier nothing fancy. That looked good but I have no
Idea. Can u pls give me some names to google and read. I only know ergo is really good. Is it?


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[AshFind]

I have an ergo original I'm selling this time so I can get an ergo 360 the 360 has a wife strap which is nice from r bigger hipped ppl like myself so it doesn't cut of circulation! It's super easy to use and carries nice. I also have a moby I love.


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