Due June/July/ August 2017

[GirlieCat]

It is so hard to explain isn't it bre.
People cannot truly 'get it'.
I feel more at peace now, knowing that everything points to my sway having failed, but I struggled last week (thought dreadful thoughts, and hated myself).
It really is like mourning, and letting go of the hope and dream of your desired gender.
But people think "What is wrong with her?! She's pregnant, and thats a blessing"
Doesn't make our feelings any less valid !

Sparkles, why would you already be thinking your sway failed this early on? Hang onto hope. I definitely have moments where I truly fear how I will handle the news if it is not my desired gender, but I don't believe in any of the wives tales so I know that I have to stay hopeful until I have proven results. FX.

[Girlieplease]

Had my first ultrasound today. Could very clearly see baby and the flutter of the heart beat. Heart rate was 171 which tech said was nice and strong. Baby measured almost perfect for how far along I am. Tech said 7w6d and I am 8w0d so right where it needs to be.

It was great to see and I felt instantly happy but that joy is quickly over shadowed by the constant sickness, needing to eat, not wanting to eat, not sleeping at night and the endless fever feeling.

I know I will get there, but the idea of something living inside me and making me sick all the time feels more parasitic and weird than a beautiful miracle. Keeping my sights set on second trimester and hoping I feel emotionally better when I don't have the urge to puke non stop.

Thanking the Lord for a healthy bean despite the sickness.

Congratulations, would an amazing early scan photo am over the moon for you! X

[GirlieCat]

Thank you girlieplease. I am so excited you get your results soon! This must be the longest week in history for you. Hoping it shows a beautiful healthy baby girl!!

[Girlieplease]

Thank you girlieplease. I am so excited you get your results soon! This must be the longest week in history for you. Hoping it shows a beautiful healthy baby girl!!

Am so anxious like a cat on a hot tin roof, am worrying about the health of the baby and it's gender. Worry is no use it won't change it but I cannot seem to stop myself! X

[bre_cooper11]

Congrats Girlie!! I felt like you do with DD1! Getting girly vibes!

It is unfortunate, my insurance only offers the Quad screen :/.

[kc15880]

How much has everyone put on now that they are eating normally again? I have put on 1.5kg in a week & I am horrified! I am hoping some of it is fluid but even still thats crazy!

[Girlieplease]

Congrats Girlie!! I felt like you do with DD1! Getting girly vibes!

It is unfortunate, my insurance only offers the Quad screen :/.

I hope so, we paid privately for the harmony, I just could not sir with the uncertainty x

[GirlieCat]

I haven't gained anything permanent but it did go up and down the first couple weeks after BFP because of bloating. I am right about the exact same that I was in the 2 months leading up to BFP. I am so scared to gain too much, but right now I am not worried since I can't eat much. Once the nauseousness is gone and I get an appetite back, I need to focus on healthy eating and exercising.

[GirlieCat]

Yeah, I did some googling and I think you guys are right, it's just too early to see anything. Pregnancy tests are still positive and I'm having lots of symptoms, so I'm sure all is well. I haven't had any bleeding or cramping.

I agree that it makes logical sense that my bump could just be bloating. The thing is, I have learned over many years to always trust my intuition - it has never let me down before. I didn't WANT twins, so there's no reason I should be fixated on that idea. And the fact that the doctor thought this was a possibility too (before I mentioned my concern) gives me serious pause. Multiples are high risk, so it's not something I've wished for, but I am really wondering. The level of exhaustion, hunger and thirst is just not normal - I drank almost 4L of whole milk yesterday plus several cups of water, and I can barely move around. Maybe I have gestational diabetes.

I'm looking forward to discussing my concerns with an OB, when I can see one, and hopefully getting a follow up ultrasound. Thanks all for your support.

Serenity- how is everything going? Haven't heard from you since this so just wanted to check in. Hope things are going well.

[GirlieCat]

Just a little fun tracking...we have 13 ladies who have posted in this forum that are due in June or July so far. A few we haven't heard from in a little while so I hope everyone is doing well. If I got anyone's info wrong just let me know.

All*blue*everything- June 2- didn't sway but hoping girl
Amelia- June 12- swayed boy
Mummyof4boys- June 14- swayed girl
MrsSparkles- June 19- swayed girl
Dreamsister- June 21- swayed girl
Inforthree- June 22- swayed girl
GirlieCat- June 22- swayed girl
bre_cooper11- June 22- swayed boy
Blckhrt- June 26- swayed girl
honeybee37- June 27- swayed girl
Serenity- July 3- swayed girl
Britt316- July 3- swayed girl
Kc15880- July 17- swayed girl

Very excited to continue to add ladies to our list as they get their BFPs!!