Due December 2012! Christmas Babies!

[NeedAGirl!]

Amari - so happy they are doing well! One of my good friends had twin boys after having two boys. She did not sway though and seemed happy as a clam to have 4 boys. It is really amazing how some people truly don't care about gender. Seems so foreign to me!! I think you have at least double the chances of the rest of us to have at least 1 girl!

I am trying hard not to think about gender but it is impossible. My DH has said that if we have another boy that we could still try again for a girl, we would go high tech for sure. However, I really don't want the stress of that and I am really starting to think that if this is a girl, it will be our last. I think the thought of going through it all again and being older is what I am dreading.

As much as I try not to think about gender, it is even in my dreams! I have been having crazy dreams every night. I had a dream a couple nights ago that I felt like I had been waiting SO long for my gender scan and it was FINALLY the day. I was getting ready to go and then - zombie apocalypse. Instead of being scared of the zombies, I was like "oh crap, I bet the ultrasound place is closed." LOL!

[dloui128]

so glad the babies are doing well Amari, I hope you get your little girl

since the u/s tech has told me that I ovulate from the left and the baby is on the left I have lost all hope of having a boy:( I want a boy so bad its all I can think about and I think this baby will end up being a girl, even some of the OWT's would suggest I am having a girl with the bad skin and no sex drive ugh

[NeedAGirl!]

dloui - my SIL only has a left ovary and she has 2 boys and 1 girl!

[HopeandDreamG]

Hey, girls! Glad everyone is doing well apart from a little m/s. I dry heave sometimes in the am too, the zofran does help though!

I had an apt yesterday and both babies were measuring right on target. Baby A had a heart rate of 155 and baby B was 164. Of course I just want them both to be safe and healthy, but I don't know why but lately I have been so scared that they are both boys. I can't imagine having 4 boys 4 and under! I just want one girl! Sorry for the vent.

Awesome news amari. They are both girls, no worries!

[HopeandDreamG]

Oh and I want to be back in my group here! I'm waiting for AF after that chemical. Wondering how late it's gonna be was due yesterday and I'm clockwork. Knew I'd be late with all the bleeding after my bfp. :(

Yuzu did this happen to you after the chemical.? If u were late how long?

[pearl]

dloui do not stress out - i have two boys, and i did ovulate with older from right ovary and with DS2 with my left :) so i do not see any gender prove here. Also, i had no sex drive with my ds2 cause i had bad m/s.

[Yuzu]

Yuzu did this happen to you after the chemical.? If u were late how long?

I was just a day late, but AF was very heavy which surprised me. I thought it would be light. I didn't feel AF coming like I usually do. It was a sudden sort of thing. Very weird.

[HopeandDreamG]

I was just a day late, but AF was very heavy which surprised me. I thought it would be light. I didn't feel AF coming like I usually do. It was a sudden sort of thing. Very weird.

Just so I know we are talking about the same thing you mean the month after the chemical right. Not the month OF the chemical. My chemical was March's cycle started on time, I skipped April, now waiting for Mays AF. It was due 2 days ago. I hear some wait weeks. Hope not me.

[Yuzu]

Just so I know we are talking about the same thing you mean the month after the chemical right. Not the month OF the chemical. My chemical was March's cycle started on time, I skipped April, now waiting for Mays AF. It was due 2 days ago. I hear some wait weeks. Hope not me.

Right, the month after. Sorry I wasn't more clear. Do you have any cramping or signs that AF is close?

[HopeandDreamG]

Yuzu- not really, no signs. Some light amount of whitish discharge (sorry) in my underwear which I never really have. :( hmmm. Glad to hear u didn't have to wait maybe it will b here by the weekend. Hoping

[Gentle]

Waaaah! I saw a heartbeat today!!!!! I couldn't settle or believe it was happening till now and now the 2 boys are vomiting so I can't settle anyway! But I so believed I was going to see an empty sac that I just lost it a bit when the gorgeous lady found the heartbeat within about 3 seconds of putting the wand on my belly.

I'll catch up with all your news tomorrow when God willing the vomiting has stopped - I just hid away for a bit while dealing with the fears.

[NeedAGirl!]

Awesome Gentle! So happy for a sticky bean!!

[amari]

Glad to hear it gentle!

Dloui-Don't put any stalk into which side you o'd from or your skin, these are just old wives tales. Just think about your sway!

Hope-Can't wait for your attempt and bfp!

Needagirl-thanks for the pep talk! That's great that dh is so open to getting you your dg!

[Yuzu]

Yuzu- not really, no signs. Some light amount of whitish discharge (sorry) in my underwear which I never really have. :( hmmm. Glad to hear u didn't have to wait maybe it will b here by the weekend. Hoping
I know this is TMI, but I too had some weird discharge between chemical and AF. I actually threw some of my underwear out; luckily I need new underwear anyway. I have my fingers crossed that you'll have AF by this weekend so you can start your next cycle.

[HopeandDreamG]

Thanks amari! I'm wiring to join u. Always dreamed of twins.

Yuzu- that's good to know. I'm not the discharging type, so I figured it was the chemical. Interesting it happened for u too. I started spotting! Thinking AF maybe tomorrow!

[dloui128]

Dloui-Don't put any stalk into which side you o'd from or your skin, these are just old wives tales. Just think about your sway!

I know you are right, I just can't help it. DH is firm on not finding out the gender of this baby since it is our last so I think it is driving me even more crazy because I have to wait another 7 months thinking I am having a girl. Somehow I feel like a failure if I don't have a boy. Google is my enemy right now

[NeedAGirl!]

Why is he firm on not finding out?? For me I HAVE to find out, ASAP. I did not find out with either of my other babies. I REFUSE to be sad this time when my baby is here. I need to get over it before he is here if that is the case. I want to be joyful - like normal people! Really, I think it is imperative to my mental health to find out. If DH was not willing, I hate to think it but I am pretty sure I would find out anyway and just not tell him.

[dloui128]

Why is he firm on not finding out?? For me I HAVE to find out, ASAP. I did not find out with either of my other babies. I REFUSE to be sad this time when my baby is here. I need to get over it before he is here if that is the case. I want to be joyful - like normal people! Really, I think it is imperative to my mental health to find out. If DH was not willing, I hate to think it but I am pretty sure I would find out anyway and just not tell him.

We found out with our other two and he says he wants a surprise, he says he doesn't care either way if it is a boy or girl but I know he really wants a boy, he just says it so I won't get upset. Believe me if I knew I could keep it a secret I would totally find out and not tell anyone, but if it was a boy I wouldn't be able to hold it in I would be so excited and if it was a girl he would notice I was upset, so my only option is to try and convince him which I know won't work or just stick it out for 7 more months and OBSESS

[fivebabies]

That's so hard dloui. :( I don't think its fair for husbands to put their foot down on something like that. You're carrying the baby!

I'm fine having another boy (I think) but the last several days my DD has been having almost panic attacks about this baby being another boy. :( She balls her little eyes out because she has 2 big brothers that pick on her at times and never want her to tag along and a little brother that only wants to play baseball. She feels so alone. She says that she just knows its going to be another brother. It makes her so sad and seems to be stressing her out. I hate this.

And problem is that when I had an u/s on Monday the baby's head looked boy to me...Just got a boy vibe from it. :(

I love my boys with all my heart and will love another just the same but I just feel awful for my DD.

Thanks for listening.

[dloui128]

That's so hard dloui. :( I don't think its fair for husbands to put their foot down on something like that. You're carrying the baby!

I'm fine having another boy (I think) but the last several days my DD has been having almost panic attacks about this baby being another boy. :( She balls her little eyes out because she has 2 big brothers that pick on her at times and never want her to tag along and a little brother that only wants to play baseball. She feels so alone. She says that she just knows its going to be another brother. It makes her so sad and seems to be stressing her out. I hate this.

And problem is that when I had an u/s on Monday the baby's head looked boy to me...Just got a boy vibe from it. :(

I love my boys with all my heart and will love another just the same but I just feel awful for my DD.

Thanks for listening.

I think he is insisting on not finding out because he knows I will be sad if I hear girl, but if I don't know until delivery then I will be happy regardless once I see her

[amari]

dloui-I kinda agree. We aren't finding out. Didn't find out with the first, found out with the second and preferred not knowing. I think I would have less gd at birth b/c at least you have your baby! Plus, it is really fun to find out at birth!!

[Yuzu]

I've got to know. I've got to know. No way I can wait until the baby is born. I had a dream I had a girl, but I have such a strong feeling that this is a boy. If I waited my head would probably explode.:worry:

[ladybug]

I also HAVE to know....I also found out with my other 2....I had a dream that mother who passed away last Aug told me it was a girl and she was so happy.....I pray that she knows something that I dont :)......I have another ultrasound on Sat.....I am nervous and excited.....I hope everything is still good in there!

[dloui128]

dloui-I kinda agree. We aren't finding out. Didn't find out with the first, found out with the second and preferred not knowing. I think I would have less gd at birth b/c at least you have your baby! Plus, it is really fun to find out at birth!!

I think in the end I will like the surprise of it but I just know that I will obsess about OWT's and things during the next seven months

[NeedAGirl!]

I am so ready to be done with this stupid m/s. This week has really sucked. I am nauseated 24/7. Blaaahh.. How is everyone else feeling?

[fivebabies]

Me too Hun. :( The Zofran doesn't even ssem to be helping anymore. Wish we could fast forward a month or 2!...preferably 2, then we could find out what we're having! :)

[Yuzu]

Yeah, I have to say I'm kind of over the whole first trimester adjustments. I'll be glad when this part is past.

On another note, I took my blood sugar today and found it was high, high, high! Yikes. I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with DS3 and it looks like I have it again. I'm going to have to seriously change my diet. Boo!:mad:

[NeedAGirl!]

That's a bummer, Yuzu. How high was it? Had you eaten before?

[NeedAGirl!]

Just wanted to say - for any of you in the "older moms" category - LOL - who might be having the first trimester screen coming up - they originally scheduled my FTS to be done at 12 and 2/7. However, I was able to call them back and have it changed to 11 and 2/7. I don't care about the nub - I feel like it is too early at 12 wks and too many gals have been told their dg only to be crushed later. I cared more about having time to do the CVS if results were abnormal. If you would have a CVS for abnormal results, I would highly recommend you call and ask your blood work to be done a week or so ahead of time. I have seen so many women who go in for the US, get a borderline or abnormal result and have to agonize for a week until their bloodwork comes in. The US has to be done between 11 and 14 weeks but the bloodwork can be done anytime after 9 weeks. I asked to have mine done early and had my bloodwork done last Tuesday. This Tuesday I am having my US. They said they will do the US, call the lab that does the bloodwork, give them my result and we will be told the final results immediately. If they are positive, they will do the CVS right then. Of course, I am praying for totally clear, negative results but I am glad I won't have to wait at home fretting. (of course, I will for the CVS results if needed, but preliminary results are in the next day)

[ladybug]

Had my 2nd ultrasound today....Everything is great!!!! the baby is measuring perfect at exactly 10 weeks....Was waving at us, could see the legs and arm bubs...And had a heartbeat of 168....I am totally relieved and I hope I can relax and enjoy this pregnancy more now....

Still also having nausea as well...starts around 11am and last all day until I go to bed...I am also exhuasted....I am hoping it will only be a few more weeks and we will start feeling better.....I am booking my gender scan on Monday...Then I will be able to countdown :)

[Yuzu]

That's a bummer, Yuzu. How high was it? Had you eaten before?

It was 205, which is insane, but I had just eaten literally 5 minutes before. I took it after an hour and it was 140, better, but not great. I'll take a fasting in the morning and hopefully it will be down to 100.

Also, I'm having my bloodwork done this coming Friday since I'm in the older mom category. It'll be 10 weeks for me.

[NeedAGirl!]

Yeah, basically you are done! Were you tested for diabetes anytime recently before your bfp? It is possible but a little early for GDM. Think you could have had DM before your bfp?

[Yuzu]

Yeah, basically you are done! Were you tested for diabetes anytime recently before your bfp? It is possible but a little early for GDM. Think you could have had DM before your bfp?

I wasn't tested, but I suspect I had pre-diabetes. I just don't want to face it! Diabetes runs in my family though. Sigh. I hope I can just control my diet and ramp up my exercise a bit because I just don't want to have to take medication. Makes me feel so old!:rolleyes:

[fivebabies]

So sorry to hear it Yuzu! Sounds like you are commited and will do great though!

[fivebabies]

Ladybug~ Mine is the same way! By 11/noon I am totally sick tand spend alot of time laying down (seems to help) then goes away just before bed or sometime after I fall asleep. Booo. Hope you feel better soon!

[baabaa]

I had my first appointment on Friday and got to see our little bean. Sitting perfectly in position, with a nice strong HB of 162! Was such a relief. Feeling quite good and relaxed now. I have my nt scan in 2 weeks. Can't wait!

[baabaa]

On the topic of finding out, I didn't find out with our other two, but when DS2 was born, I did have a brief moment when they told me it was a boy when I thought 'I wish it was a girl'. It was only for 5 seconds, but I still feel guilty about having that thought in the moments after my precious baby was born. I want that out of the way before this one comes. It annoying, but I would like a surprise if it's a girl, but to know in advance if it's a boy. So going to find out this time. dH has wanted to know in advance every time, so no arguments from him about knowing!

[dloui128]

How was everyones mothers day?
Mine went ok I had my parents and my in laws over, all they kept talking about was how this baby has got to be a boy and it would be so nice to have a boy blah blah blah WTF they were giving me anxiety since I think it will end up being a girl

[fivebabies]

Ugh, goota love family. So sorry dloui! That stinks.

Our was quiet. My MIL (awful woman) was out of town and my mom came over for dessert. :)

This pregnancy stuff is a SLOW business. Tired of it already.

[pearl]

I feel your pain dloui128, my instinct tells me one day a girl-since i had pretty strong sway, another day a boy cause i just can't imagine to have a girl after two boys. I decide to do a bleach gender test and baking test on sunday, and got so upset cause bleach test came out -boy, baking test- girl. I am going to have my first u/s tomorrow to finally see the baby, i hope it is going to be a girl. We have only boys in our family and my mother in law keep telling me how we need a girl, no one knows yet that i am prego, except my DH. I want to keep it to myself cause i am not ready for any comments from anybody. I wish all our gender dreams will come true this year........................

[Yuzu]

@Fivebabies--my MIL is an awful woman too. I'm so happy she doesn't come to my house frequently anymore!

Mother's Day was actually pretty boring for me. Today I set up the wading pool for DS3 and he got a real kick out of pouring water all over himself and getting really wet. DH comes home tomorrow from offshore. Yeah for that!

[NeedAGirl!]

So I think I am crazy. Went for our FTS today. Was really happy to see the little person moving all around. Got my test results - for Trisomy 13/18 the risk was really low 1 in 6, 681 compared to my age risk of 1 in 335. The DS risk was 1 in 766 compared to my age risk of 1 in 199. I should be super happy but instead I am feeling worried. I know I should not be worried - 1 in 766 is good - a 765/766 chance baby is fine. I went in thinking that if the risk was greater than 1 in 500, I would do the CVS. I guess this just feels "borderline" to me but I know it is not!! Arrghh. I guess I have just seen so many women older than me come back like 1 in 5000 or 1 in 10,000 that it seems low.

The genetics counsellor brought up the MaterniT21 test. At the time, I wasn't even thinking about it. I just left her a message. Seems like my insurance will cover it so I am going to do it. The risk seems too low to do CVS but I don't want to be worried over nothing.

This is SO weird to me - my thinking. I mean I have 2 babies already - this was my first EVER ultrasound. I had no tests, had my babies at home. It is like I somehow went over some magical age limit and suddenly worried. I know deep down it probably has a lot to do with GD. I have just been waiting so long for this baby and did so much to get here.

[fivebabies]

Awe, Hun...Don't be worried! That all sounds great! You really have nothing to be worried about. But I do see why you are since you've never had any tests done ever. You're baby is going to be fine. :)

I went to the Dr today and they want to see me in a week to make sure my bleeding issue is healing up so I'll have another u/s and I'm hoping to get a good nub shot to obsess over!!! I will be 12w4d. I know that later is better but I couldn't push it any further.

[ladybug]

So i booked my gender scan today.....its not until July 16.....that is the earliest I could get in, they are really backed up....My city is a young town and everyone is pregnant...lol....

[pearl]

Does anybody know what is the full term for twins, i really want to have them in December. My normal due date would be on December 16. I will have my next u/s in 3 weeks, hopefully i will get a good nubs pictures of babies, dying to find out the gender.

[MatildaMai]

Most twins come (or need to be delivered) sometime between 32-36wks, but I was told 37wks is classed as full term. At least that was the case in the UK were my twins were born. My OB took them out via c-section at 37w1d and 37wks was the earliest he would consider (unless my BP started going through the roof again). My boys measured well over 7lbs (though they were actually just under 7lbs each when delivered). I think because my DH is so tall and their limbs were so long it threw the ultrasound measurements off!

[fivebabies]

Wait, Pearl...Did we know you were having twins??? I must've missed that. C0ngrats!!!!

[pearl]

No, fivebabies, just found out yesterday that i am pg with two!!!! But i had a very vivid dream twice about twins:) still hard to believe that it is twins.

[fivebabies]

Wow!!! That's amazing! So exciting. :) How many kids do you have?

[dloui128]

so excited for you pearl :)

[amari]

Hey, pearl! How are you feeling about twins? I am getting used to the idea but still shocked! My doc said you shoot for your due date, but on average they come at 36 weeks! I really want to make it as long as I can too!

[NeedAGirl!]

Very exciting! More twins!!

[NeedAGirl!]

dloui - yes, 37 weeks is full term. Many twins are born before that. However, I have also known a lot of women who delivered right on time or even late with twins so you never know. In a healthy pregnancy where all is well, there is no reason they have to take them out early, it is just that many women go into labor a little early.

[baabaa]

Congrats pearl, very exciting! More twin joy for the group :)

[pearl]

Amari, it was VERY shocking for me, but i am getting used to idea being mom of 4 kids:) I also have two boys, hoping for two girls this time:) I really want to have them at least at 38 weeks, which would be December 1. Also, i have a strong food aversion and bad nausea after 5pm. Just got myself zofran meds, I am really hoping it will work. And my twins are fraternal, i will have my next u/s on June 5 hoping for good nubs shot, can't wait to find out the gender:) What about you, when is your next u/s? How do you feel?

[amari]

Mine next u/s is June 6, but we're not finding out the gender so I don't want to look at that area! I am pretty sick, I eat all day long and take zofran, but my insurance is being stingy and only will give me 12 a month and I just picked up an rx for reglan which I know doesn't work for me. hopefully they will dish out some more zofran soon. my neighbor finished chemo and gave me the rest of her zofran! so nice of her!

we'll have to help each other out!

[Yuzu]

You twin ladies are fortunate in that you have two shots for your DG. You're also very brave. My first appointment is tomorrow and if I found out I was having twins I think I might freak out! I know DH would.:rofl:

edited to add: I do wonder why I'm so fat, though. Seriously I can't fit into any clothes except things with elastic waistbands. Not a good look for me.

[pearl]

In my case, i do not really have any cravings or appetite- very strong smell and food aversions to a lots of my favorite things :( I am almost 10 weeks along and my stomach almost flat, but my boobs are HUGE 1 1/2 size up. I did gain 4 pound since my conception. I am not planning to gain a lot of weight cause i am 5"2 112 pounds now, small frame for twins. But i am hoping to have them after 38 weeks :) I feel great in the morning, but after 5 i have bad nausea almost every day, sleep helps a lot.
Yuzu good luck tomorrow !!! I hope you get to see what you want:)))

[Yuzu]

So my first visit to the doctor was today and it was....uh, strange. The nurse kept 'teasing' me about my age. But that doesn't matter. I thought I was going to have an ultrasound and I was really disappointed when they told me that I wouldn't have one until Tuesday. The same nurse who was teasing me brought in a handheld ultrasound machine and showed me the baby! She said she wasn't supposed to let me take a picture, but she let me anyway. The baby was extremely active, bouncing around everywhere. Too cute! Here's the pic:
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Okay, that tiny ball is the baby!:giggle:

[dloui128]

So happy everything is good with the baby Yuzu:)

So I'm getting another cold ugh, so far this pregnancy has not been very good to me, I hope it gets better :(

[fivebabies]

Cute "tiny ball" Yuzu! LOl. So fun to see them at any stage, huh? :)

So sorry you're getting sick dloui! That's the pits!

So when I told my wreched MIL that we might not find out the gender she thought that was the dumbest thing she ever heard...so I told her last night that we were going to find out the gender but keep it a surprise for everyone else...she was livid! Hahahaha.

Anyone else ever found out and not told anyone???

[NewYorkmom]

Fivebabies- I have found out the gender with all 3 of my kids and never told anyone other than my mom and husband. I just told everyone we didn't know. It wasn't hard for me because I didn't want to hear comments like, another boy etc.

[NeedAGirl!]

I have my appt May 18 at 16.5 wks. I live far away from my family but will be with them 10 days from 18-19 weeks. They keep asking me when I can find out and my answer has been "they can tell on the 20 wk us" which would be after I get home. I have not told them about the other us. They are all going to be really dissapointed if it is a boy. I would rather not see their faces when I tell them. Even though it will be hard to not say anything I will keep quiet and tell them by phone after the 20wk us. Of course, if it is a girl I will suprise them when I get there. I am finding it hard to even hope for a girl. Sometimes I thinki wil be ok other times no...

[fivebabies]

I had thought about telling people we don't know but DH can't and won't lie. So its tell them we are keeping it to ourselves or not finding out...don't think I could do that.

[dloui128]

If I found out I don't think there is anyway I could keep it a secret, especially if it was a :DS:

[NeedAGirl!]

Has anyone really started telling people? We just told our church and teachers and stuff this week as I am 12 wks now. Everyone is really excited as I havent had a baby in 5 yrs. What kills me though is how pervasive the gender thing is. Almost every single person has made a comment like "ooo.. I'll be praying for a girl." I know they mean well but I can't help thinking, "great, another person whose going to be dissapointed."

[auroara78]

NeedAGirl!, that was the thing that got me the most before I found out was the heavy expectation that I had to have that girl. It was what worried me the most actually--my mom only has one granddaughter (she'll have 2 when this one is born) and 12 grandsons. I didn't want to add *another* grandson. I wanted my child to be loved for whoever they were.

Then once i found out I was having a girl, she was thrilled for me, but now it's just normal, and everyone's over it already. They were like "yeah a girl" and now it's just old news, lol.

Don't worry about what others think. I know that is much easier said than done, of course :)

[Irishmom]

Hi ladies. I hope your all well. I've been reading but holding out posting until I have my first scan on Wednesday. I'm 8+1 weeks now and feeling symptoms so please god there will be a healthy little baby there on Wednesday.
I think I'm going to do an 'Atomic' ;) and not tell anyone until I have confirmed the gender. I just know all I will hear is 'oh maybe this will be your girl' etc. and I just don't want to hear it until I have had time to deal with it if it is another ds.
Although my tummy might be a give away as it is HUGE already!!! :0
I hope you are all doing well. I will pop back in after Wednesday with good news please god. Xx

[Yuzu]

Hi all. I just came back from an ultrasound. They gave me a transvaginal and an abdominal, so basically I am sticky all over the lower half of my body.:rofl:

Anyway, the baby is doing well and measuring at 11 weeks, 2 days. Very active little baby...totally leaping around and turning flips. The ultrasound tech was SO nice, oh my gosh. She said she could see nothing between the legs (of course, it's too early), but she didn't mind if I asked questions about gender. The placenta is forming on the left side and according to the Ramzi theory that means girl, right? Oh, that would be so awesome! I'm not going to get my hopes up yet, but I'm feeling pretty good.

[Yuzu]

Oh, and they changed my due date by a couple of days. It's now December 10 instead of December 14. I get to change my siggy!

[fivebabies]

Yay! That's so fun Yuzu! I changed your due date on the top post! ;)

[dloui128]

that's awesome that you had a good appt Yuzu :)
I go for my 12 week u/s on June 8th and i'm sure I will be nubsessing

[Yuzu]

@Fivebabies--Thanks so much!

@dloui--Do you feel better, or are you still in the throws of illness?

[dloui128]

@Fivebabies--Thanks so much!

@dloui--Do you feel better, or are you still in the throws of illness?

I still have a cold :(

[fivebabies]

I get my 12w4d scan tomorrow...can't wait to see a nub! :)

[Butterfly Spirit]

I get my 12w4d scan tomorrow...can't wait to see a nub! :)

How exciting Fivebabies! I can't wait to see your scan pic!!! :)

[pearl]

Good luck fivebabies!!! I will have my NT u/s on June 7 (12weeks 5 days) How is everybody feeling so far, I still have nasty nausea after 5pm, and feeling sleepy from 8pm till 7 am. I have food aversion, very moody and heightened sense of smell :(((

[baabaa]

Good luck tomorrow fivebabies! I have my scan on Friday morning. I will be 12w4d at my scan too. Exciting to be able to officially announce it, as I am getting bigger now. I am sure parents at kinder think I am getting very fat!

[Irishmom]

Best of luck fivebabies tomorrow. I'm just back from my first scan and I'm delighted I got to see a healthy viable baby and it's little heart beating. The relief is immense. I'm measuring a week ahead so now due December 26th.I have another scan in 3 weeks. :)
How is everyone doing?

[dloui128]

Best of luck fivebabies tomorrow. I'm just back from my first scan and I'm delighted I got to see a healthy viable baby and it's little heart beating. The relief is immense. I'm measuring a week ahead so now due December 26th.I have another scan in 3 weeks. :)
How is everyone doing?

How many scans do you get to have? I wish I could have one weekly :)
Besides getting over my cold I am actually feeling pretty good now, I'm not as tired anymore or as bitchy. This whole team green thing is giving me anxiety though, I think maybe I should find out and just not tell DH or family, what does everything think of that idea :think:

[NeedAGirl!]

Dloui, I would find out. The wait is killing me. Like I said though I am telling my family about the 20wk us but not the 16wk. Gives me time to process without everyone bugging me.

[dloui128]

I get my 12w4d scan tomorrow...can't wait to see a nub! :)


What time do you go ?

[fivebabies]

Just posted my nub shots! Please look and be honest!! :)

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/10821-finally-my-own-nub-shots-12w4d.html#post195639

[NeedAGirl!]

Five, yours look a LOT like mine, very similar skulls and nubs. First one looks boyish, second looks girly. Just like mine. I think that has driven me more nutty!

[fivebabies]

I know! It's so annoying! During the live show I thought it looked girly the whole time but that one shot she printed out has be totally doubting!!

She did give me a "fun guess" when she took a peek between the legs but I don't trust it at all! lol...she leans girl.

[dloui128]

I know! It's so annoying! During the live show I thought it looked girly the whole time but that one shot she printed out has be totally doubting!!

She did give me a "fun guess" when she took a peek between the legs but I don't trust it at all! lol...she leans girl.

I don't know how to determine anything from a u/s, just wanted to say I hope you get your little girl :)

[dloui128]

Good luck tomorrow fivebabies! I have my scan on Friday morning. I will be 12w4d at my scan too. Exciting to be able to officially announce it, as I am getting bigger now. I am sure parents at kinder think I am getting very fat!

What time do you go tomorrow? How exciting can't wait to see pics:)

[baabaa]

Hi dloui, my ultrasound is at 9.30am, but I am in Melbourne, so not sure what time that is for you.
Had really strong boy dream last night, and when I go shopping I am not even tempted to look girl and have found heaps of cute boy things which have got me excited. I am not sure if that is a sign, or just self-preservation in case we hear boy tomorrow. I think I will be fine, but you never know!

[dloui128]

Hi dloui, my ultrasound is at 9.30am, but I am in Melbourne, so not sure what time that is for you.
Had really strong boy dream last night, and when I go shopping I am not even tempted to look girl and have found heaps of cute boy things which have got me excited. I am not sure if that is a sign, or just self-preservation in case we hear boy tomorrow. I think I will be fine, but you never know!

I think its natural for people who have multiples of the same gender to think that they won't get a baby of the opposite gender, I'm sitting here now thinking I will definitely hear girl because there is no way I could have a boy. For what its worth I hope you get your little girl :)

[baabaa]

Also dloui, I would find out and not tell anyone if I was you. For me it's not an issue as DH really wants to know (and he has for all my pregnancies). I am honestly thinking of doing the same as NeedsaGirl, and booking one at 16 weeks and not telling anyone, so I have time to process it before people hassle me about the 18w scan.

[dloui128]

Also dloui, I would find out and not tell anyone if I was you. For me it's not an issue as DH really wants to know (and he has for all my pregnancies). I am honestly thinking of doing the same as NeedsaGirl, and booking one at 16 weeks and not telling anyone, so I have time to process it before people hassle me about the 18w scan.

I think I might end up doing that, I mean I can't be stressed out like this for the next 6 months I will go crazy, I will just have to keep it a secret, except from you girls :) I just really think they will end up telling me girl, and I need to prepare myself mentally

[baabaa]

For what its worth I hope you get your little girl :)
And I hope you see a penis!

[dloui128]

And I hope you see a penis!

lol that made me giggle out loud

and I hope you see a vagina :)

[fivebabies]

I have been so tempted to do the same thing Ladies...go get a private scan on my own at 16wks and then "actually" find out at 20wks. BUT I was told girl at 18wks with my last baby and then he turned into a boy by 22wks. So I refuse to go through that again. 20 weeks is the earliest for me!

[baabaa]

Oh five babies that's awful ... I thought it was pretty much fool proof at 16 weeks. How devastating. Can def understand why you are waiting till 20weeks.

[fivebabies]

I must say that yesterday was such a tease! I have been thinking about going in for an elective u/s at 16 weeks now but just looked up youtube videos for 16w u/s for a girl...it did not look obvious enough to me!!! I would rather wait and be able to tell for SURE. lol.

[Yuzu]

I thought it was sure at 16 weeks too. I was going to get a private scan, but now I don't know what to do. If someone told me girl but it was a boy I'd be really upset.

[Butterfly Spirit]

I thought it was sure at 16 weeks too. I was going to get a private scan, but now I don't know what to do. If someone told me girl but it was a boy I'd be really upset.

With DS 1 and 2 we went at 22-23 weeks. Just HAD to be sure. I never got a 12 week, or 15 week scan.

[dloui128]

My dr's office does one at 18 weeks and they say they are positive of gender by then

[Butterfly Spirit]

My dr's office does one at 18 weeks and they say they are positive of gender by then

I believe it, DH and I didn't want to take chances. His cousin was told girl at like 15 weeks (I think), and they bought all PINK and ended up with BLUE. :) If I find out the exact amount of weeks I will update.

[NeedAGirl!]

I can tell you that I am VERY glad about my decision to tell my family about the 20 wk US and not the 16. I am in Florida right now for a wedding (where most of my family lives) and I am being asked 10x per day about when I will find out. Also, there has been about 500 comments about girl stuff - girl this, girl that.. blah.. blah.. blah... Tonight my niece asked again when I would find out. I said July and then said "it is probably a boy." My mom instantly said with a defensive tone "no it's not!" My nub pics are driving me nuts. I need to stop looking at them. The more I look the more I see boy.

[baabaa]

Had my ultrasound today and all went well. Happy and healthy baby on board. It's measuring a few days small but all was fine. The sonographer was really rude though and would even look for gender. He just said 'it is far too early for that'. Didn't get a good nub shot either! Hopeless. I was so convinced we would know 'something' after today. The skull looked boy I think, but I have no idea. Will try to post pics for some opinions in the prediction forum soon.
But happy that all was good, just annoyed it was such a grumpy man doing the scan!

[dloui128]

Had my ultrasound today and all went well. Happy and healthy baby on board. It's measuring a few days small but all was fine. The sonographer was really rude though and would even look for gender. He just said 'it is far too early for that'. Didn't get a good nub shot either! Hopeless. I was so convinced we would know 'something' after today. The skull looked boy I think, but I have no idea. Will try to post pics for some opinions in the prediction forum soon.
But happy that all was good, just annoyed it was such a grumpy man doing the scan!

Glad everything is well with the baby:). Men stink! I had a younger girl and she was very nice. When do you go for your next sono?

[dloui128]

I can tell you that I am VERY glad about my decision to tell my family about the 20 wk US and not the 16. I am in Florida right now for a wedding (where most of my family lives) and I am being asked 10x per day about when I will find out. Also, there has been about 500 comments about girl stuff - girl this, girl that.. blah.. blah.. blah... Tonight my niece asked again when I would find out. I said July and then said "it is probably a boy." My mom instantly said with a defensive tone "no it's not!" My nub pics are driving me nuts. I need to stop looking at them. The more I look the more I see boy.

Ugh dont you want to just scream at people sometimes, I know how you feel except I get boy boy boy boy people are stressing me out and now I wait two weeks for another u/s and I will be obsessing over nubs

[NeedAGirl!]

Glad baby looked good. We didn't ask the tech about gender but she did happen to print off at least one pic with a nub. Don't know why people need to be grumpy about it!

[Yuzu]

Glad baby looked good. We didn't ask the tech about gender but she did happen to print off at least one pic with a nub. Don't know why people need to be grumpy about it!

I know! Why do people need to be so rude about it? It's natural to be curious about the baby's gender. Luckily the young lady who did mine was very sweet.

[amari]

Hi ladies! Glad to hear there were some good appointments! Hope we all get the healthy baby and gender we want. I am really feeling like I'm going to end up with 4 boys.

[baabaa]

It's so hard when people pile on the pressure for you to have the other gender this time. I am noticing it so much more than with my last baby. So many 'I really hope you get your girl this time' or 'you really need another girl in your house' etc etc. Probably a little my own fault though, as I have been pretty open about wanting a girl too. Wish I had kept my mouth shut. After yesterday's ultrasound the comments are coming thick and fast! I have started telling people that they think its a boy (which they haven't said, but did have a boy skull), just to get them to ease off. It seems to be working! At least if it is a girl it's a nice surprise, not a disappointment.
Now I try to be really careful about what I say to other people when they are having a baby!!

[fivebabies]

I've had enough...I broke down in tears today...bawled myeyes out...I am so sick and and tired of being sick. I just want to feel good again. I feel like total crap 90% of the time. I feel useless around my house and I'm done with it!!!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

I've had enough...I broke down in tears today...bawled myeyes out...I am so sick and and tired of being sick. I just want to feel good again. I feel like total crap 90% of the time. I feel useless around my house and I'm done with it!!!!

Have you tried Phenegrine or the generic Promethazine?
I'm so sorry you are sick! :( It's NO FUN!!!!

[NeedAGirl!]

Sorry you are still so sick. I have just been starting to feel a lot better this week. Still having waves of nausea but haven't thrown up in about 5 days so hoping it stays away!!

BaaBaa - did you post your pics? I don't put a lot of stock in the skull theory fwiw...

[baabaa]

Hope you start to feel better soon fivebabies, that sucks.

NeedaGirl - nah haven't had a chance yet. I am going to try and take a couple of still shots off the video as the two pics I have are pretty ordinary. Not sure I am that into the skull theory either ... They kinda all look similar to me! I am also always on the iPad, so need to get to the PC to upload the pics. Will do it after the weekend though.

[Yuzu]

Awww, fivebabies, I'm so sorry you still are feeling so sick. Just this week I've started to feel a teensy bit better. I thought I was going to die last week though! Maybe you'll feel better in the next couple of days? I hope so.

[fivebabies]

Thanks Ladies. I think my emotions are a bit better now.

I was sick until 16 wks with #3 and then 18wks with #4 so I am not expecting things to lighten up anytime soon. I have been on Zofran the entire time. Doesn't seem to help anymore, :(

[dloui128]

Hopefully it gets better for you soon fivebabies

[Gentle]

Hi all - been away for a week with my parents while dh was on a business trip and I have slept around 16hrs a day. I seriously cannot manage more than 2 hours before feeling desperate to lie down, but now we're all back home that is NOT going to be possible. I still feel queasy sea-sick sometimes but it's the fatigue that's dragging me down. Oh and the irritability. Dh has been home a matter of hours and I already want to kill him! Please tell me that is not only me!? I'm getting a real sinking feeling about being stuck in a household of %"^£% useless men too because I checked my biorhythms again and I was full-on boy and dh only leaning girl because I ovulated earlier than expected. Bah! Let's hope that's bunkum then!

So enjoying looking at the nub pics!

Fivebabies, I'm totally divided too - your pics seem to be showing different things!

DLouai - I think that skull looks boyish.

NeedAGirl - I couldn't find yours!

I got some shots that would have been great for the Ramzi method if only I knew whether they were flipped or not! I posted them, but there's not much point without that info really!

[NeedAGirl!]

Gentle - I didn't post my nub pics. They look a lot like 5babies. One looks girlish, one looks boyish. I am having another US on Tuesday. I plan on posting those. I am feeling like it is going to be a boy (but maybe I am just too scared of the disappointment to think otherwise.) I will only be 13 & 3 at that ultrasound. It seems boys are often clear by then so I might know or I might be able to keep hope alive if not... guess we'll see...

[mkarntz1980]

im not from this board, but i think it just depends on the baby and the tech. i got an elective U/S at 16 weeks 1 day and it was obvious that she was all girl and still is all girl!

[fivebabies]

I'm sure that it would be fine if I did get one but if they told me girl I would doubt it until the baby was born. lol. Welcome back! :)

[Yuzu]

How are all you ladies today? I'm having these period-like cramps that are supposed to be perfectly normal but feel really yicky. And a headache on top of that! I'm going to have a talk with my body and tell it to pull itself together.

[ladybug]

Hi ladies, Sorry I havent been around much lately but I have been sooooo sick...Seems to be getting better now..Thank God!!! I also had cramping like that the other day Yuzu, I drank a ton of water and rested lots and it helped....I have popped big time this past couple of weeks....I have moved into maternity clothes and it is hard to hide my bump....I have my gender/anatomy scan on July 16...I will offically announce after that...Both our family know already and some close friends....Hope everyone will soon start frrling better soon as we move into our 2nd trimester :)

[fivebabies]

well, I'm officially in my second trimester!! I didn't feel too sick yesterday...Zofran was working and have been ok today so far.

We're BBQing a ton today for Memorial Day. So lots of yummy food around my house. I made salmon spread, homemade potato salad, corn on the cob, italian pasta salad, DH is BBQing ribs and then we have a banana cream pie and a blackberry and raspberry pie with vanilla ice cream for later. I sure hope I feel like eating some of that later. lol.

Hope everyone is feeling good today!!!

[dloui128]

Hi ladies, Sorry I havent been around much lately but I have been sooooo sick...Seems to be getting better now..Thank God!!! I also had cramping like that the other day Yuzu, I drank a ton of water and rested lots and it helped....I have popped big time this past couple of weeks....I have moved into maternity clothes and it is hard to hide my bump....I have my gender/anatomy scan on July 16...I will offically announce after that...Both our family know already and some close friends....Hope everyone will soon start frrling better soon as we move into our 2nd trimester :)

July isn't that far away how exciting! I am popped out too, I look like I'm at least 5 months pregnant
I go for my 12 week scan on June 8th so hopefully I can get a good nub shot :)


How are all you ladies today? I'm having these period-like cramps that are supposed to be perfectly normal but feel really yicky. And a headache on top of that! I'm going to have a talk with my body and tell it to pull itself together.

Ugh I hate cramps, hope you feel better soon


well, I'm officially in my second trimester!! I didn't feel too sick yesterday...Zofran was working and have been ok today so far.

We're BBQing a ton today for Memorial Day. So lots of yummy food around my house. I made salmon spread, homemade potato salad, corn on the cob, italian pasta salad, DH is BBQing ribs and then we have a banana cream pie and a blackberry and raspberry pie with vanilla ice cream for later. I sure hope I feel like eating some of that later. lol.

Hope everyone is feeling good today!!!

mmmm all that food sounds yummy :)

[Yuzu]

well, I'm officially in my second trimester!! I didn't feel too sick yesterday...Zofran was working and have been ok today so far.

We're BBQing a ton today for Memorial Day. So lots of yummy food around my house. I made salmon spread, homemade potato salad, corn on the cob, italian pasta salad, DH is BBQing ribs and then we have a banana cream pie and a blackberry and raspberry pie with vanilla ice cream for later. I sure hope I feel like eating some of that later. lol.

Hope everyone is feeling good today!!!

Goodness, that sounds delicious! Invite me over!:rofl:

[auroara78]

when is your scan today NeedAGirl! ? Can't wait to look at your nub pics!

[NeedAGirl!]

It's in about 4 hours. I am pretty sure it is going to be boy. My NT scan pics were kinda split - one looked girl, one looked boy. Saw the midwife this morning and heartbeat had slowed down a lot. I know that doesn't always mean anything. Luckily my boys have been pretty fun and sweet lately so it makes me hopeful that I will take it ok. Sometimes it just doesn't seem fair though..

[Irishmom]

Best of luck today needagirl! :)

[dloui128]

It's in about 4 hours. I am pretty sure it is going to be boy. My NT scan pics were kinda split - one looked girl, one looked boy. Saw the midwife this morning and heartbeat had slowed down a lot. I know that doesn't always mean anything. Luckily my boys have been pretty fun and sweet lately so it makes me hopeful that I will take it ok. Sometimes it just doesn't seem fair though..

how exciting, don't worry about the heartbeat my DD2 was always in the 120-130's

[dloui128]

NeedAGirl-how did your scan go?

[NeedAGirl!]

Sooo... the take away message was - hope is still alive!! I actually feel more hopeful than ever! (but trying not to be too hopeful, it is still early)

I did not mention anything about gender because they don't tell you until 16 weeks. But, within a minute or two, I could tell she was looking at the area in question. She froze the screen and pointed to the nub and said "see this? this is the tubercle. It is pointing down." Then took a few more looks including potty shots and said "it really looks like a girl." I couldn't believe it!! Of course, she was sure to mention several times that it was still early and things could change but did say that girl would be her guess for now. Also, later on she was looking at a different potty shot angle over and over again and said out loud "God, that really looks like a girl."

I then told her my purpose for the scan at 13 and a half weeks was to see if there was any point in even hoping, that many 13 week boy USs seem more obvious. She said that yeah, she has definitely seen 13 week ultrasounds that you could tell for sure it was a boy. She said "there is definitely hope" with an emphasis on the definitely!

I just posted my nub pics. Wish I could figure out how to take screen shots of the video or take portions of it. It is more girly looking on the video. Give them a look and let me know what you think!!

[NeedAGirl!]

Oh and the heart rate was 151. Lol!

[dloui128]

I saw your scan and it does look very girly :)

[Yuzu]

@NeedaGirl--what awesome news! It's so nice that she just came out and told you the baby looked like a girl! I'm going to look at your nub pictures now.

[baabaa]

Awesome news NeedsAGirl! So exciting!! Keeping my fingers crossed you get to buy loads of pink really soon xx

[NeedAGirl!]

Oh my, I could barely sleep least night! So much for trying not to get too excited! I really hope its accurate but I feel it was totally worth it, even if I only get this way for 3 weeks. I hope you all hear the news you want to hear too! Soon!

[pearl]

Great news Needagirl!!! :ballerina:

[Gentle]

Oooh - just dashing off to find your pics NeedAGirl! How exciting she was so helpful - baby AND technician!

I'm still soooooo tired. Just crazy tired, the house is getting in a mess tired, can't be bothered to keep my eyes open tired. Those of us who are further on, did you have fatigue settle down once you headed into the 2nd trimester? Looking for hope!

And talking of hope, I had a great acupuncture appt today which did really help with energy levels but I think I'd need it daily to get myself back on track. Anyway, my acupuncture lady did dowsing with her pendant thing that she uses for that a lot and got the answers yes for girl, no for boy and no for twins. I don't put a lot of credence in these things usually, but have been amazed by her ability to read my body's energy over 3-4 years now. Mind you, it could just as well be reading desire for a girl as it actually BEING a girl!

2 weeks exactly to my 12wk scan - now I have to work out how to get the nurse on side to try for a nub shot!

[NeedAGirl!]

Gentle - my energy is a LOT better. Not back completely but heading in the right direction. My nausea is still here though although it is better. I just wish it would go AWAY!

I really feel like we as a ddb group are going to have awesome results! Wouldn't it be awesome if all the December ladies got their DG??

[Yuzu]

Oh, it would be so awesome if we all got the gender we wanted!

Gentle-The exhaustion is a lot better. My house pretty much got to pigsty status before I felt well enough to get up and clean. I'm still a lot more tired than I should be, but at least I have been able to do some cleaning before 'Hoarders' started filming at my house.:giggle:

[fivebabies]

LOL. Yuzu I feel the same way about my house.

So I am feeling very discouraged...I have gotten mostly girl guesses on my nub shots and even though I thought one shot was sketchy I was really happy and excited that this really might be a girl...BUT someone posted side by side shots of their son and the current pregnancy and they both look like perfectly flat, girlie nubs!

Her BOY has a perfect girl nub!! I am so worried now. :(

[dloui128]

Gentle-the exhaustion is just starting to get better now for me, it was AWFUL!

NeedAGirl-it would be awesome if we all got our DG, I just think I'm going to end up having a girl though

Fivebabies-your baby definitely has a girly nub, try not to worry to much about it (I should give myself this advice lol) I know easier said than done

[NeedAGirl!]

Five - you have no reason to be discouraged, really! I told you from the start that your pics looked exactly like my NT nub shots and they do! And look how mine have changed! On both IG and GD I have had all girl guesses and some were really emphatic. On my 11.5 wk pics it was pretty split but favored girl. I looked at your again with my 11.5 week pics and I still think they look alike! (I am going to add my 11 week pics on my nub post now)

[Lauralou]

Sorry I haven't been on for a while. Was feeling pretty rough and then I had my 12week scan last week turns out I am 13 weeks and the nub was so obviously boy. I have been feeling pretty gutted and guilty but been trying to get on with it with a smile on my face. I have never been good at nubs but honestly this one was standing upright, I don't even want to post it on any site as I don't need to be told 10000% boy. I have always wanted more than three children so guess I still have other chances of getting a girl but just don't want to deal with the comments now.

[dloui128]

Sorry I haven't been on for a while. Was feeling pretty rough and then I had my 12week scan last week turns out I am 13 weeks and the nub was so obviously boy. I have been feeling pretty gutted and guilty but been trying to get on with it with a smile on my face. I have never been good at nubs but honestly this one was standing upright, I don't even want to post it on any site as I don't need to be told 10000% boy. I have always wanted more than three children so guess I still have other chances of getting a girl but just don't want to deal with the comments now.

I'm sorry hun, 13 weeks is still early, so hopefully you still hear girl if you get a gender scan. I have been nubsessing these last couple of weeks waiting for my 12 week scan so I have been on the internet alot looking at pictures and there are tons of people who thought they were getting one gender over the other because of nub and it ended up being wrong so there is still hope :hugs:

[NeedAGirl!]

I am really sorry Lauralou. I know what you mean about the comments, that is what I was dreading the most. It is great that you plan on more kids. I thought I might want four but as this pregnancy has been going I am pretty sure we are done. If we ever did have more, it would only be by HT even if this sway is successful. I am not that old yet but I would probably be 41 by the time I would be ready if ever to have more. You never know at 13 weeks, things could still change. And if not, everyone seems to think third babies are pretty special, regardless of gender! When is your next scan?

[NeedAGirl!]

Is anyone else having scans anytime soon? My next one is just over 2 weeks from now and I am getting nervous again already!

[dloui128]

Is anyone else having scans anytime soon? My next one is just over 2 weeks from now and I am getting nervous again already!

I go for my 13wk on Fri, I am so nervous my stomach is a mess

[fivebabies]

I refuse to have mine until 20 weeks. lol.

So fun it's coming up NeedAGirl!!!!

I *think* I'm getting over some of the mornig sickness....FX!

[pearl]

Hello ladies, i finally start feeling better :) My nausea is going away and my belly is growing fast:pregnant: I have my next u/s on Thursday, very nervous to see the nubs, but hoping to see girls nubs :giggle::giggle:
Good luck everyone, I wish we all see what we are dreaming for !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yuzu]

I'm supposed to go on the 14th. I took the Gendermaker test (just for fun) and it came up pink! Kind of made my day.

[NeedAGirl!]

Is that a urine test like inteligender?

[auroara78]

Yuzu, I have to bust into this thread to say I love your blog!! So cool, keep writing!

[Yuzu]

Thank you so much, Auroara!

Needagirl, it is a urine test, but I liked it much better than the Intelligender. For one, it's much less expensive. In the Intelligender test it turns a yicky green color or a yicky orange color...not very pleasant to look at (I'll post pictures on my blog). The Gendermaker test is small and cute. You use a dropper to drop urine onto a little stick, and it turns pink or blue. It only takes 15 seconds. Of course, I may just like it better because it told me what I wanted to know!:bigsmile:

[fivebabies]

I totally just ordered a GenderMaker test! I know its all in good fun but I'm bored waiting for my next u/s!!!!!

[fivebabies]

Of course I read great reviews but then I watched several youtube videos and they were almost all wrong! lol. Great....

[amari]

Hey, ladies! Glad some of you are starting to feel better! I am good as long as I take my zofran, if I am late it is a disaster! I have an apt tomorrow, so I'll get to see the little ones since they do an u/s each time. I'm not finding out though so no nub guessing here!

[pearl]

Amari, i want to ask you how big are you at this point? My stomach looks like 4-5 month (very high compare to my previous pregnancies) and i am only 12 weeks and 2 days along :( I can imagine how big it is going to be at the end :pregnant:
Ladies what treatments are you using to prevent stretch marks?

[coocoobananas]

Amari, when do you take the Zofran? I took some this morning and it lifted the horrible Pukiness but it's still lingering! Is that the same for you or do you feel really good on it? I only took 1!

[dloui128]

Ladies what treatments are you using to prevent stretch marks?

I use the palmers coco butter for stretch marks

[NeedAGirl!]

Grrrr... so it appears that my progesterone cream was really helping with my morning/stupid evening sickness. I was really getting better at the end of the 12th week into the 13wk. At the start of the 13th week, I began to wean off my progesterone cream. I am almost done with it - planning to be done tomorrow. AND guess what is back? My dumb evening sickness. I have not actually thrown up in about 2 weeks and I feel like I am about to again. I really don't want to go back to the progesterone cream but nothing else really helped - ginger, b vitamins, even zofran didn't really help.

[fivebabies]

The same thing is happening to me!....minus the cream. My m/s is coming back. I've been sick as a dog the last 3 days.

So sorry you're feeling yucky! :(

[Butterfly Spirit]

I use the palmers coco butter for stretch marks

I use the cocoa butter AND Lansinoh nipple cream in a purple container! (I get mine at Walmart in the baby/breastfeeding section.)
With DS#1 not a single stretch mark
with DS#2 I used it pretty well but then got lazy.. at delivery not a single stretch mark but afterwards a few came.

http://mummykeit.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-10-must-haves-for-new-parent.html

Learn about it here!
But I put it on my belly because my BFF did, and recommended it.

*UPDATE* I found out on youtube a baby blogger uses Bio Oil and apparently it's FANTASTIC!

But then again...

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[Butterfly Spirit]

Amari, when do you take the Zofran? I took some this morning and it lifted the horrible Pukiness but it's still lingering! Is that the same for you or do you feel really good on it? I only took 1!

I like your comment ONLY because it indicates a thriving pregnancy! ;)
I take Phenegrine for mine. I'm still waiting for it to get BAD, however if this is my girl I'm hoping she will be kind and not bring me M/S because my BOYS are the ones that made me sick as a dog!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Ladies, it's so wonderful to return here every now and then to check up on you all!
I can't believe HOW FAR you are all along.. my gosh! :D

Those Christmas babies are a thrivin'!!!!!! :)

[coocoobananas]

Well I was sick very sick with both my boys too but I don't know, this seems worse... Or I probably just have to get used to feeling like sh$& for a long time! I ain't no 12 week and then get better kinda gal.. Mine goes on and on:(
Only thing that makes me feel better is my friend who had a boy than girl and now not sure was the most sick with her girl... So fx because I'm going to be pissed otherwise!! Had a good cry and told my mom how I am full of regret because I can't handle this and be a good mom:( she of course made me feel better and is going to come by at 230pm the next couple days to help me out hoping I'll get the sickness under control! Moms are the best:)

[Butterfly Spirit]

Well I was sick very sick with both my boys too but I don't know, this seems worse... Or I probably just have to get used to feeling like sh$& for a long time! I ain't no 12 week and then get better kinda gal.. Mine goes on and on:(
Only thing that makes me feel better is my friend who had a boy than girl and now not sure was the most sick with her girl... So fx because I'm going to be pissed otherwise!! Had a good cry and told my mom how I am full of regret because I can't handle this and be a good mom:( she of course made me feel better and is going to come by at 230pm the next couple days to help me out hoping I'll get the sickness under control! Moms are the best:)

Oh gosh, I didn't know how you were with your boys. Mine goes on and on as well!
Have you had a beta drawn yet? Might there be two in there?

[coocoobananas]

There better not be!!! Lol!

[baabaa]

I used Bio Oil for stretch marks (to prevent them that is), and it works a treat. Highly recommend!

[pearl]

Ladies, I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had my NT u/s scan yesterday, and babies are healthy!!!.......... my tech guessed one of the baby is a GIRL:babyf: and another baby was tricky for both of us to figure out, but i have nice nub shots, please tell me how to upload them to forum, i need your guesses as well.
Dloui128, I really hope u get your boy this time:)

I really do like bio oil & coco butter cream, it makes my skin soft, i will use it till the end :)

[dloui128]

Ladies, I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had my NT u/s scan yesterday, and babies are healthy!!!.......... my tech guessed one of the baby is a GIRL:babyf: and another baby was tricky for both of us to figure out, but i have nice nub shots, please tell me how to upload them to forum, i need your guesses as well.
Dloui128, I really hope u get your boy this time:)

I really do like bio oil & coco butter cream, it makes my skin soft, i will use it till the end :)

I took a picture of my u/s with my phone and emailed it to myself so I could save it to my computer, then I started a new thread and clicked on the icon that said insert picture and uploaded from there, hope that helps :)

[NeedAGirl!]

So happy to hear about these healthy babes!!

[amari]

Amari, i want to ask you how big are you at this point? My stomach looks like 4-5 month (very high compare to my previous pregnancies) and i am only 12 weeks and 2 days along :( I can imagine how big it is going to be at the end :pregnant:
Ladies what treatments are you using to prevent stretch marks?

I'm pretty big too! People are surprised that I;m only 12+ wks. I was not very big with my others either. Oh well, it will be fun to watch!

[amari]

Amari, when do you take the Zofran? I took some this morning and it lifted the horrible Pukiness but it's still lingering! Is that the same for you or do you feel really good on it? I only took 1!

I take it around 5:30am and it only takes the vomitting away, not the nausea. I can't even get enough for one a day from my insurance company so I'm not sure what I'm going to do when the stuff someone gave me runs out. How many do yo take a day?

[coocoobananas]

I take 1 in the morning and 1 around 3 and take 2 diclectin at bedtime. Yesterday and today I have felt much better. I mentioned in some other threads that I went to Accupuncture and I think it has helped the most! I am going to go again next week to hopefully keep it as is:) I can tolerate this! I am thinking will have to switch to diclectin as our insurance would only do 20 tabs at a time... We'll have nothing left if we get sick in the next year if I continue this way... Yikes!!

[NeedAGirl!]

I am sooo done with this stupid nausea. Has gone a good 3 wks longer than it did with my boys. Discouraging!

[coocoobananas]

Oh I hate hearing about you having nausea this late need a girl!! I need light at the end of the tunnel... But I know I'll more than likely be the same:( it would be easier to accept if everyone got this with pregnancy, but knowing some people get nothing is severely aggravating to me!! I just want to feel normal!!

[pearl]

My nausea is getting better at (13 weeks) but i take zofran - a life safer. I can finally start eating things that i used to like. But evenings are still hard for me, i am trying to get used to it :worry:

[fivebabies]

Hopefully it's your girl NeedAGirl! :)

So I took the GenderMaker test this mornig and it said girl...hope it's true!!! Not banking on it though. ;) more weeks and I am going to find out.

Who's up for their u/s soon?? I know some of you go earlier than me.

[pearl]

My next u/s on July 13, I can hardly wait to see my babies and finally know the gender :crawl::crawl:very nervous already :nails:

[baabaa]

I go back to my doctor tomorrow and will get the referral for the 20w scan so will have a date then. I have decided against going for an early gender scan (I am 16w on Monday!), I am just so confident that it's another boy the desire to find out what it is has almost completely gone. I think I could actually go the whole pregnancy not knowing, but DH really wants to find out so we will. I am actually starting to get excited about another little man in my life.

[amari]

Babaa, I feel the same way. I dm convinced I am going to have two more boys! Good luck!

I had my nuchal fold u/s last friday. All looked good with both babies. The we're spooning!

[baabaa]

So glad all looked good with both bubs Amari, that must have been nice and a bit of a relief. On the plus side you have twice the chance to get a girl!
So cute that they were spooning xx

[coocoobananas]

Amari I forget if you said if they were fraternal or identical? If they're fraternal at birth that would be 2 surprises!! How cool is that?!?

[NeedAGirl!]

So mixed emotions. This weekend my niece, her husband and little boy (almost 2) came to visit us. Baby #1 for her was an oops surprise but she was with a great guy, they got married and have made it work. She just finished her first year of nursing school and has 2 years left for her RN. She told me right before they came that she was pregnant and due mid December. I was happy for her but again, sure this was unplanned and not great timing. They are struggling financially, she is in school, etc. For a split second, my selfish old GD self thought - grrr.. she is stealing my thunder! And even thought, maybe it will be another boy. Then I remembered my newer, much more mature working-through-GD-for-5years-self and was hoping it was a girl. I know she is hoping for a girl and her husband said he is REALLY hoping it is a girl as he wants to be done. She even told me she had been praying for me to have a girl for the last 6 months.

So today, she had her dating scan and turns out she is 13wk 3d already. She texted me the pics and I took one look and thought - definitely a boy. I might be wrong and she only has the one pic but it seems pretty sure. I posted them in the US forum here and on IG and so far all boy guesses. She is waiting for me to call her tonight to tell her what I think...

[pearl]

Hopefully, we all going to get what we wished for !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You never know, maybe we get our dream girls this time:babyf:

[fivebabies]

I'm sorry NeedAGirl! I think we've all had those feelings. I know I have. I will be nasty and hope for you that she has a boy and you get your girl! :)

[Gentle]

Ah, it's hard isn't it. I have a friend due in sept and I started to try and nub guess her 12wk pic, just because I know if she gets a girl and I don't it's going to hurt. I stopped because they're not finding out and I felt mean!

Great to read about all the scans and healthy bubs. I've been watching the ultrasound board for you all but I'm still really struggling with fatigue and getting evil headaches with odd nausea. This is definitely my hardest pg! I had my 12 wk scan today and got, I think, nub shot. I posted it so take a look! They don't think the headaches are related to high bp so that's a relief, but still wondering about diabetes...

Hope we all get some breaks from our sx soon!

[sweetsister]

Hey lovely ladies,i just was doing my calculations and realized with each my other pregnancies i was exactly a week before my due date!Well 7 days with my first and 6 with my second!So that means since my due date is Jan 2 i should also be hanging around here because i might just have a bang on Christmas baby!!! If its o.k. with you all,? i guess i should have one foot in December and Jan as well?

[dloui128]

Hey lovely ladies,i just was doing my calculations and realized with each my other pregnancies i was exactly a week before my due date!Well 7 days with my first and 6 with my second!So that means since my due date is Jan 2 i should also be hanging around here because i might just have a bang on Christmas baby!!! If its o.k. with you all,? i guess i should have one foot in December and Jan as well?

Of course, welcome :)

[pearl]

Welcome, sweetsister:)

[fivebabies]

Welcome Sweetsister!!! Yes, come hang out! Did you sway? What gender are you hoping for?

[NeedAGirl!]

Welcome! I think Fivebabies and I are in the same boat - she is due Dec 1. I am using Dec 2 but my US said Nov 30! Of course, DS 2 was 8 days late!!

[sweetsister]

Welcome Sweetsister!!! Yes, come hang out! Did you sway? What gender are you hoping for?

Thanks for the warm welcome girlies:heart: Yes i swayed from starting last summer starting with IG diet and then switched the last 6 months or so Le diet and i had to use Clomid finally last 3 cycles to conceive.
I Swayed girl,but im thinking im having my 3rd boy ?I did a good sway apart from the preseed i had to use to conceive finally ,which probably ruined it,now im at the second guessing stage i think:)Well whatever will be will be ,and im just trying to not get my hopes up at all ,this will be our last child as well and im 38, so im just trying to take this final time around all in and enjoy it:)

[Yuzu]

Hey everyone. I had a scan today. Definitely a boy; no doubt about it. Three seconds into the ultrasound the technician said, "That's a boy. Ooops, didn't mean to spoil it." Even if he hadn't blurted it out it was really obvious. The little guy's wee-wee was everywhere.

I came home and found the dress that I had ordered was in the mailbox (it was on back-order). Kind of a kick in the teeth, huh? I have no more chances. I'm 44. I guess I'm done.

I don't know how to feel right now. Four boys. I can't believe it.

[nuthinbutpink]

Hey everyone. I had a scan today. Definitely a boy; no doubt about it. Three seconds into the ultrasound the technician said, "That's a boy. Ooops, didn't mean to spoil it." Even if he hadn't blurted it out it was really obvious. The little guy's wee-wee was everywhere.

I came home and found the dress that I had ordered was in the mailbox (it was on back-order). Kind of a kick in the teeth, huh? I have no more chances. I'm 44. I guess I'm done.

I don't know how to feel right now. Four boys. I can't believe it.

Oh, man. I'm sorry. I guess you are just good at making boys. That's what I tell people about my own family. Your 2010 son will LOVE having a brother close in age. He is so lucky:HH:.

The dress in the mailbox just stinks. Sometimes life is just not fair. I hope he looks healthy.

You did what you could and you have a brand new life to bring into this world and a 2 year old that will love having a sibling close in age. I would hold onto that and it is a special, special thing to have a family with 4 of a kind. Hold your head up and you get the chance at 44 with all the knowledge you have of being a mom to not stress the small stuff and really enjoy this little guy. Congrats and I hope you can start to smile soon.

[fivebabies]

I'm sorry Hun. Wish I had words to help. (((HUGS)))

[pearl]

Yuzu, try to stay positive :) I am sorry you didn't hear a girl :( I had GD with my second boy- he is my soul, my heart, my everything! I love him to death! I am sure you will feel better when you see your baby boy :babym:

[dloui128]

I am so sorry Yuzu :hugs:

[Hobbermittens]

Oh Yuzu, I'm sorry. :hugs: FWIW, I would love to be in your shoes--4 boys sounds wonderful.

[baabaa]

NBP puts it really nicely with some lovely words. You have a beautiful little prince in your belly, who can't wait to be part of your family.

You gave it a hell of a shot, but sometimes we don't get what we want. It sucks. But I am thinking of you with big virtual hugs coming your way xx take care of yourself gorgeous xx

[NeedAGirl!]

I am really sorry Yuzu. Like everyone has said, I just know this is going to be a really special little guy for you. There is something pretty great about being the little brother forever. After all you did, God must have a special plan for this little one's life.

That being said, I am happy to commiserate with you as well. It sucks. Especially after swaying, it doubly sucks. Especially when you see fast-food scarfing, carniverous, salt-loving, breakfast-eaters getting their DD's without even trying! :mad: It's just not fair!!

I know those feelings will all melt away when you fall in love with that sweet face!! But, it's ok to mourn that loss too. Big hugs to you!! :hug2:

[MissMyChem]

December 4th here but I never make it full term so I will have the baby in November

[dloui128]

December 4th here but I never make it full term so I will have the baby in November

Welcome :)

[sweetsister]

So sorry Yuzu:hugs:

[Yuzu]

I want to very sincerely thank everyone. When I woke this morning I felt a little better--not great, but not awful, either. I hid that dress I ordered in the closet and started taking some deep breaths. I must admit, I did take a peek at IVF for older moms...lol...but only a little teensy peek. I want to enjoy this pregnancy!

It helps that DH is over the moon with the idea of having two boys of his own. He's so excited. He kept saying, "I have sons! He's truly thrilled. And DS3 is so cute right now, it's fun to imagine having another one like him. Also, I'm so glad the pressure of thinking about gender is over. Now I can relax a little.

[auroara78]

Yuzu, I love your last post...I think it's great to try to look on bright side, but I can only imagine how you must feel...big hugs! We were all hoping for you, but this little man was just custom made for you and your DH!! And it's so lovely that your husband will have two sons of his own...my DH does love having two boys and it's very speical bond they will have since your two other boys are older.

big big hugs hun!!!!!!!!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Oh I hate hearing about you having nausea this late need a girl!! I need light at the end of the tunnel... But I know I'll more than likely be the same:( it would be easier to accept if everyone got this with pregnancy, but knowing some people get nothing is severely aggravating to me!! I just want to feel normal!!

Here's the good news though, it's a SURE sign your pregnancy is thriving! ;)

[Gentle]

Aww yuzu - that's tough timing about the mail but well done for your positive attitude! So lovely about your dh and his boys. It is s really special thing - my dh has blossomed!!!!

Welcome new ladies (sorry can't backtrack on phone to remind myself of names!) - hope you are getting a second trimester glow!

Can't wait to feel better here so I'm trying to rise above sx using the hypnobabies affirmations. Totally recommend those tracks - they just deepen your sense of wellbeing. I'm hoping it'll help me if I get too hopeful about this being a girl. I just couldn't see any boy nub during the scan and my kind-of-nub shot (posted) seems girly, or at least not boyish! It's definitely not enough to feel convinced so I'm starting working against gd now!

How's everyone else? Battling on or sailing through?

[dloui128]

I had a u/s today, measuring 15 weeks and ITS A BOY!!! I put my pics in the confirmed boy section :)

[Butterfly Spirit]

I had a u/s today, measuring 15 weeks and ITS A BOY!!! I put my pics in the confirmed boy section :)

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That's the last cute one I have! SOAK IT ALL UP!!! ;)

[dloui128]

LOL thanks Butterfly

[Butterfly Spirit]

LOL thanks Butterfly

NP, I'm SO Excited for you, you will just fall in love and learn what the mamma and son bond is all about! :)

[dloui128]

NP, I'm SO Excited for you, you will just fall in love and learn what the mamma and son bond is all about! :)

I can't wait :)

[NeedAGirl!]

So awesome!! Hurray! you need to go shopping asap!! Lol!

[dloui128]

So awesome!! Hurray! you need to go shopping asap!! Lol!

I know, it will be exciting to buy boy things for a change :)

[NeedAGirl!]

Was this an elective scan?

[dloui128]

Was this an elective scan?

Yes, my dr recommended her to me since the Dr's office won't do another on until 18 weeks unless there was something wrong, she is the one that trained the techs that work at my Dr's office

[fivebabies]

HUGE congrats dloui!!!!!! So excited for you!!!

I updated the first page girls...Please let me know if I have something wrong or have left anyone out!!!

[HopeandDreamG]

Congrats dloui!!!!

[NeedAGirl!]

How is everyone feeling? I am still getting nausea daily and I can not take my prenatal vitamins. I do think overall it is better but maybe my tolerance for it is waning? It just stinks because typically I love being pregnant and it's not easy to love it if you feel cruddy half the day. My energy is better though and my mood is definitely better.

I have my scan Tuesday and I am starting to feel anxious about it. She did such a good job last time, I am sure she will be able to tell I am just really nervous about the result. Trying not to feel too hopeful that it is a girl but the more I go through this stupid long nausea, the more I feel pretty sure that I don't want to do this again. I just want to be happy with the baby I was given!

[dloui128]

I think you are having a girl NeedAGirl, you had a pretty convincing girl nub shot

[Gentle]

How is everyone feeling? I am still getting nausea daily and I can not take my prenatal vitamins. I do think overall it is better but maybe my tolerance for it is waning? It just stinks because typically I love being pregnant and it's not easy to love it if you feel cruddy half the day. My energy is better though and my mood is definitely better.
I am exactly the same right now. Well, sort-of - the nausea is a mild constant in the back of my throat, but the tiredness and grumpiness is getting me down! My poor boys are having to put up with such a horrible mum right now and I feel awful for them and, just like you, unable to imagine gong through it again. My previous pregnancies were SO much easier. I don't know if it is age, having 2 littlies to chase around or just a different pregnancy, but I'm feeling sad I'm not enjoying it. I'm determined that it's going to get better, determined! (Edit to stop being self-centred and say I'm sorry you are getting it tough!)


I have my scan Tuesday and I am starting to feel anxious about it. She did such a good job last time, I am sure she will be able to tell I am just really nervous about the result. Trying not to feel too hopeful that it is a girl but the more I go through this stupid long nausea, the more I feel pretty sure that I don't want to do this again. I just want to be happy with the baby I was given!
It's a girl. If it isn't a girl I'm going to take adverts out in newspapers against the bloomin' nub theory! I'm struggling a bit with thinking about my 12 (or13) wk scan and how I think I might have just convinced myself I saw no boy nub and that what I saw was not a nub at all. Every time I look at my scan pic I get less confident I have a clue what I'm looking at. Maybe I need a break from here to stop obsessing....



DLoui - I am so happy for you! I love it when a good plan works well! Boys are so scrummy!

[dloui128]

Gentle I think you have a pretty convincing girl nub too :) when will you find out gender?

[NeedAGirl!]

Gentle, I know your nub isn't 100% clear but what is there looks girly and sounds like you saw more girly nub on the video. When is your next scan?

I do think my nubs look girly but I am really afraid to be confident - like I'll jinx it or something! You do hear those awful stories where moms are told one gender earlier and then confirmed to be the opposite later. Right Five? LOL?

Last night we went to a baseball game for work and there were these 2 preteen girls sitting in front of us. They were really beautiful girls in tank tops and really short shorts! DH and I kind of looked at each other at the same time like "what have we gotten ourselves into?" I realized I have absolutely no idea how to mother a daughter!! Hope I don't screw it up!

[fivebabies]

LOL. Totally true! I never want to ruin anyone's excitement for an early scan (I have been soooo tempted to go!) but I cringe when I hear people that hear girl early.....For those of you who don't know, I was told girl, "100% sure" from a lady that had been a tech for 18 years...then at 22 weeks a weener popped up!...oops.

That's why I refuse to go until after the 20 week mark and will have it confirmed at an elective after 26 weeks. ;)

DH and I TOTALLY do the same thing when we see teen girls! Freaks us out!!!!!!

I can't wait for your scan NeedAGirl!

[Myloves]

Gentle, I know your nub isn't 100% clear but what is there looks girly and sounds like you saw more girly nub on the video. When is your next scan?

I do think my nubs look girly but I am really afraid to be confident - like I'll jinx it or something! You do hear those awful stories where moms are told one gender earlier and then confirmed to be the opposite later. Right Five? LOL?

Last night we went to a baseball game for work and there were these 2 preteen girls sitting in front of us. They were really beautiful girls in tank tops and really short shorts! DH and I kind of looked at each other at the same time like "what have we gotten ourselves into?" I realized I have absolutely no idea how to mother a daughter!! Hope I don't screw it up!

Don't sweat it... you won't screw up :o. I have nieces that wear shorts and tank tops and they're the sweetest, easiest girls. You'll do a great job!
And I still think you're getting your girl. I think a boy would've shown himself by 13 weeks! I know mine did :). I'm so happy for you NeedAGirl! :cheer:

[sweetsister]

Congrats again Dloui http://www.picgifs.com/baby-graphics/baby-graphics/boy/baby-graphics-boy-858949.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/baby-graphics/)http://www.picgifs.com/mini-graphics/mini-graphics/banana/mini-graphics-banana-209820.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/mini-graphics/)

[Gentle]

Awww thanks for the reassurance - I'm feeling its a girl but too scared of disappointment too! Sounds odd but I'm not sure we're going to officially find out. I want to have one baby be a surprise and this pg has exhausted me enough to put in a doubt about having #4. I think maybe as long as I don't feel I'm mad to think girl I can tough it out! Who am I kidding? We have scans booked at 20, 28 and 34 weeks, but I'm also wondering about paying the big money for a 3/4d scan this time, as it may be the last.

We were at church family day yesterday and I watched some girls I've known since they were born being all 7yr old girly girly together and thought about how I never really 'got' that - I'm just not girly myself! And cleaning up girl botties seems much harder to me than boys! So yes, I have my fears about having a girl. God knows and plans best...

Five babies, are you having any scans before 26 weeks? that must have been such a shock! Is he still cheeky?

[baabaa]

Huge congrat Dloui!! I am so excited for you. You must be over the moon :)

I have my next scan at 19w5d which is Friday 13 July. Mmmm I don't think having a scan on Friday 13th is. Good sign at all!!

[NeedAGirl!]

SO Five, in retrospect, what do you think happened with your scan? 18wks seems awfully late to miss a penis! Now that you have seen even more US pics, do you look at yours and also think girl? Was it a gender scan or a regular US?

[fivebabies]

Ya know, I have no idea what happened. I didn't look to see genitalia. I just trusted her! She didn't find a penis though...and he wasn't small "down there" when he was born or anything. lol. This time I need to see it all with my own eyes. If I don't see what I need to, I'll assume we don't know.

I'll have a 20 weeks scan, the one they do to check the heart etc and ask about gender...I was going to schedule it for Friday the 13th too! (I will be 20 weeks that Saturday)...Nope, will wait til Monday. lol.

Then I'll go for an elective 3D scan at 26 weeks and double check then my Dr does one at 34 weeks so we'll triple check!!!

I am still sooooo tempted to go tomorrow for an elective!!!!!! I am over 16 weeks now.......Ahhhh.

[NeedAGirl!]

Aaahhhh! I am SO nervous. I dont think I am going to sleep well tonight! I am really glad that I didnt tell my family, I wouldnt want the pressure of them being nervous too. I feel like I have come SUCH a long way with all this GD stuff and I so just want it to be done - probably so I can worry about other things. Ha! I just have to trust that God has picked the very best baby just for me. We really seriously contemplated going HT, got a bunch of info from several places, etc but as I prayed about it, felt God was really just asking me to trust. I know not everyone believes in God so not meaning to alienate anyone but this whole thing has been such a test of faith - not just a leap of faith but of true surrender as well.

My appt is at 10AM central US time. I'll be sure to let you know!

[dloui128]

Good luck tomorrow NeedAGirl, can't wait to hear the news :)

[fivebabies]

Eeeek! I am so excited for you. And you have such a good attitude about it!

[Yuzu]

I'm so nervous for you NeedAGirl! Be sure to let us know right away!

[ladybug]

Good luck tomorrow Needagirl!!!

[baabaa]

So much good luck and pink dust to you (not that I have any, so that's not meant as a curse!). Can't wait to hear.

Feeling very ordinary today, I think I have a UTI. so I need to pee all day but it hurts like he'll. Sent a sample for testing so hope to start antibiotics tomorrow. I can't wait to feel good again. First tired, the terrible headaches all day for 2 weeks and now this. I feel as though this bub is taking over my body! It has stated lots of kicking though which is great .... I love that feeling.

Was trying to talk DH into an elective scan next week. He doesn't seem keen. I don't think I will push it though, to be honest I am not sure I am ready to hear what this poppet actually is. I know deep down it's a boy, just not sure I am ready to hear it yet.

[sweetsister]

Need a girl i totally fell the same way about letting go and surrendering to fate,and whats in the master plan! I also just want to know so i can deal with it,you know..THE best of luck to u tomorrow for hearing pink:):HH:

[dloui128]

Oh the countdown is on NeedAGirl, can't wait until you come back and tell us its a girl!!

[auroara78]

thinking of you needagirl! you're prob. in your scan right now!

[NeedAGirl!]

I'll write more when I can but its definitely a GIRL!!!

[Irishmom]

Woohoo! Congrats hun.delighted for you. Xx

[pearl]

Congratulation, needagirl!!!!!!!!!!!! Best wishes to you and your future princess :ballerina: how exciting :)))

[auroara78]

Congrats!! Can't wait to hear more!!

[dloui128]

awesome congratulations

[NeedAGirl!]

So all night I kept looking at the clock and telling DH 12hrs and 3minutes, 3hrs and 23 min, etc. I was driving him nuts with the countdown! I get to the US place a few min before 10 and I see this car pull up with another preggo couple. I think, hmm, that's weird. (they only have 1 US room) I check my email on my phone and my appt is at 11!! So I have myself all geared up and then I had to wait and hour! To make matters worse, I needed to pick up DS2 at 11:30. So she let me start at 10:45. Right away she went straight to the gender bits and said "these are the labia, it's a girl." I started to tear up instantly and asked her if she was sure.. she said "I'm positive." She went on to show me several more angles and potty shots, all were conclusively girly. She was really great and even was sure to point out anytime the cord was between the legs so I wouldn't worry that was actually boy parts. I managed to keep it together until right after the appt when I just lost it. I still can't believe it! I called my best friend right after and we both cried and cheered! (she just had her 3rd boy)

We went straight to the bakery - they are making us a gorgeous "It's A Girl" cake - white with delicate pink filagree and a pink and white baby dress on top - which we are taking on our trip next week to see our family. I can't wait to surprise them all! Thank you girls SO much for all of your support. This has been a hard journey for me and it means so much to talk to people who truly understand!

[Yuzu]

Now you have to change your name to 'GotMyGirl!':bigsmile:Congratulations, I'm so happy for you. It's time to go shopping for little dresses!

[fivebabies]

Congrats, Sweetie!!!! Did you post pics??? Seriously so happy for you!!!!

[NeedAGirl!]

No name yet. I put pics on my nub post. Thanks girls. I feel crazy exhausted this afternoon, must be all the anticipation!

[NeedAGirl!]

So who's next???