CUSSWORDS! I typed a big post to you Spicy and my computer ate it. And now I have to run but I'll be back to retype later!
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CUSSWORDS! I typed a big post to you Spicy and my computer ate it. And now I have to run but I'll be back to retype later!
haha! Good, I was starting to feel bummed that no one was responding! :)
Spicy, I don't think the loss of 2-3 lb's is anything to worry about at all:agree: Do you weigh your self in the same outfit at the same time of day each time? Recent meals, drinks and visits to the loo change your weight by this much every day! The most important thing is what you wrote, that you were gaining muscle:agree: I personally don't think ph of either yourself or DH matters, I'm sure Atomic has a long thread on this somewhere!
And for the record, every person posting on this thread is worrying about what they could have, should have done better!!:bigsmile: At the minute all that matters is keeping hold of these little people as they were the ones who one the race against millions, so they earned their place:HH:
So sweet, so true!Quote:
Originally Posted by ELP
Spicy I had two things I was trying to post to you last time! First, I felt ROTTEN about my sway weeks 8-9; and I truly, really believe a LOT of that was hormonal. I was just totally down and sure I was having girl #3 and not happy about it at all, and I am mostly a pretty happy person so it just wasn't like me at all to be fretting so much. So, FX part of this for you is the same ... just hormonal, and it will pass. FWIW I feel heaps better these past two weeks and am in fact a-ok with the fact that this could be our 3rd DD. Hoping my hormones don't deal me another blow though :wink:
Now about the losing weight/diet thing. I second ELP and wouldn't worry about it. Like you I'm 5'7/128. I actually ate fewer calories (about 2200) while TTC boy than I did when I got pg with my girls (about 3000) but when I got pg with my girls quite honestly half of those calories were pretty much crap, like cupcakes, candy, etc. and I was running 50+ miles a week, which I dropped to 10 for the boy sway. I think the MOST important factors from the diet are eating protein + carbs, eating often, and eating high nutrient, no empty calories. I do NOT think gaining weight has to be part of that. Even if you lost a couple of pounds but were eating plenty of good, natural foods and keeping your blood sugar steady, I think you still definitely swayed blue.... especially if you saw a more regular cycle and more EWCM for yourself ... those are both great indicators that your fertility was impacted in a positive way, definitely good signs for a boy sway!
I'm going to go look at your sway again as I don't recall details, but I do remember reading it and thinking it looked good. And remember, loads of women get :DS: without ever doing a thing ... even a "perfect sway" (and IMO there isn't one) still comes down on some level to luck. FX you got your son!
You guys are A-MAZING!
I really like your quote about our dcs being 'one in a million'.
Begonia- I agree with you- a few pounds isn't and ideal, and I am back to my crappy girl ways. I cannot fathom eating something salty and spicy- which was what I loved for DD. I am eating yogurt and carbs. I don't know how many calories I was eating with dd, but definitely not high in protein.
That is the thing that worries me though- I thought I was eating a high protein diet- but I was only probably getting about 50g a day. I remember seeing you as trying to get 100g/day. I feel like I flopped on that! Why do I find things after I sway?
Anyway, I stuck to the IG diet and ate way more protein and fruit/veg than with dd, so it was different. But I wasn't eating lots of greens, because of cal and mg.
My cycles were amazing- and, from what I read, healthy fats- from animal sources and fish oil, probably contributed to my steady hormonal level and ewcm. That is great too.
Anyway, you guys are so encouraging. I am sure I will have hormonal sways as this pg goes on. I am not yet 6 weeks! I do get to see bubs on Friday for an early scan so that is exciting!
Yay for an early scan!!!! I am absolutely counting down the days til I get my 1st peek!!!!
All of this!!:agree::agree: We just needed to change and improve out eating, which we all did:) ANyway we can always perfect it next time:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by begonia
YOU can! LOL! My baby factory is CLOSED after this one!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ELP
Can't wait to hear about the scan Spicy!!! Maybe you'll get a pic, FX! Probably just a yolk sac at this point but still fun to see :bigsmile:
I'm with you B, this is the last one for me too, no matter who pops out.
Spicy- stop looking at the info, you'll just drive yourself nuts! Stick to the conversations, it's safer that way lol
Excellent advice!!! Once you get that BFP just don't read anything except chit chat!Quote:
Originally Posted by 3PinkNeedBlue
Jen can't believe you are nearly 15 weeks, WOW! Your u/s next week will be so fun to see; hope you get another cute little wave! My NT scan is next Thursday and I can't wait to see the little one again.... keeping my FX everything measures a-ok.
B- I know I can't believe I'm 15 wks, two full weeks past my mc and I'm starting to get really happy. Not too happy yet but I'm getting there lol I'll still be asking for a peek at my appt next week, and can't wait for the big u/s which will be in 5 Wks max! So close to finding out the gender, if dh still wants to anyway. Dd1 is saying she doesn't want to know all the sudden, I asked her if she doesn't want to know because she's afraid it's a boy and at first she said yes but then said she just wants the surprise. She knew what her sisters were but I'm trying not to read to much into it.
Fx for a squirmy healthy fetus at your appt next week! This is moving so fast all the sudden lol
Love your plan ELP, lol!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ELP
Just wanted everyone to know that at 6 week scan- measuring 6 weeks + 0- exactly according to LMP, baby has a healthy heartbeat. I avoided asking questions about which side placenta is, etc, but then obsessed about it later. I thought I was seeing it on the left side of the screen, my right. haha.
Great news spicy!!!! Did they give you a piccy???
Yay spicy!
Spicy that is great that you got your scan! Smart of you not to obsess over the placenta, I think. If you want to obsess wait for the nub shot, I think. Glad all looks well for your baby!
It totally is ... I'm finally starting to tell some of my good friends. One of them I had to tell bc she's planning socials for a group I am in and wanted me to host something in March. Ummm.... no, don't think I can open my home at that time for 50 people, LOL. But if you all want to drop by some dinner I'll take it :wink: Isn't that the best?!?! I love the bringing-of-food after the baby!Quote:
Originally Posted by 3PinkNeedBlue
FX your DD is right ... sounds like she has a good track record so far!
Don't you find that a lot of the boy nubs are slightly ambiguous? I mean if one is pointing straight up- that is easy, but I think on average, some are more difficult! I want to ignore the nub too- are you going to nubsess?
They did, but its not that exciting. I will see it again on Sept 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELP
Joining in with you here ladies.....BFP today at 9dpo. EDD May 7th. Hoping it sticks!!!!
Welcome! Have you posted a sway yet?
Yep, sure have!! Take a look :)
Welcome Alexis! Love getting new "faces", don't get me wrong I love the ladies here but I want a constant flow of blue swayers heading on over :bigsmile:
Now get rid if that ttc and get a preggo ticker :kiss:
Will do 3Pink!! ;)
Yay love it!!
I guess now that I know what one is, it will probably be hard to ignore if I am given a photo with a clear nub, so in that situation yes, I probably will ... but I'm sure not going to ask for any of that! I'd prefer to remain in the dark if possible, I like it here, it's cozy :wink: Plus I just weirdly really don't care anymore! So all the more reason I'd like to just wait for the birth surprise, because either way it's going to be SWEET to hold that baby in my arms!Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicyTunaSushi
But I do agree with you ... I think some nubs (boy and girl) are very easy to tell, but others really could go either way!
So happy for you Alexis!!!! :highfive: Here's hoping a nice healthy little :bluesperm: found that egg! YAY!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexis2007
Thanks begonia!! I hope the same for you!
When do I need to start weaning myself off of the folic acid and B6? When is it safe to start! I'm only 11dpo today.
I know what you mean- with DD's nub- it was in between I think and I didn't get a shot of it, just saw it when they were cruising by. My friends DS's scan on the other hand was soooo girly! I mean I think it would fool all of the people on this site. So I was preparing to do their gender reveal scan, snickering, knowing that it was pink, and it was blue. Best not to have to worry one way or the other, you know?Quote:
Originally Posted by begonia
Can I ask with multiple girls- do you love having a sis for your DD? I in a way, really want this for DD. I never had a sister and my brother (pigeon pair) and I always fought!
Good question- I would keep it up for a while. I have just started to wean- only because I am not taking other supps, so I keep forgetting to take other FA other than prenatal. I was at about 2500 a day, then was at 2000 a day until recently, now about 1600 a day...Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexis2007
How far along are you Spicy? I know they say you're supposed to be weaned off by 12 weeks right?
I do totally love having a sister for her; I think that is part of what made me OK with having a second girl. Two of my closest friends have sisters (I grew up with an older brother) and when they got married, had babies, etc ... the bond was just cooler b/c they really understood what the other was going through. My brother and I are pretty close but you know, it's not like I can call him and whine about pregnancy stuff. He'd listen but have no clue, LOL! So I do think particularly for shared experiences it is great stuff to have a same gender sibling. They share a room by choice right now and for the most part get along really well. I am sure they will fight as they get older, but their interests are so different (I can tell you FOR SURE they will never fight over clothes, LOL!) that I think they will parallel rather than collide in conflict too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicyTunaSushi
Also part of the reason I'm a bit "whatever" about the gender is my girls couldn't have more different personalities, and I've definitely learned that THAT is what you love about them, KWIM? A third girl wouldn't be another DD1 or DD2. Plus DD1 is a total tomboy so I've got loads of superheros, building blocks, karate lessons, etc going on. It's fun :bigsmile:
Alexis I haven't kept great track of my FA intake but I just tried to gradually reduce it; in the beginning I popped one with every meal, then cut out the one at breakfast, cut out one at lunch, and now I just take one at dinner. My prenatal has 800 in it. Have you booked your first appointment yet?!? So exciting to go and hear the heartbeat! FX you get an early scan too!
I'm waiting till next week to call my OB (probably Monday). I don't want to feel silly for calling before I miss AF (due Mon/Tues). I remember last time when pregnant with DD2, I had to beg them to see me (at 4 weeks) because I had the WORST head cold and felt like crap and needed a Z-pack. They did the urine test and said, "Girl you're barely pregnant!" Made me feel kinda silly. But he told me at my pap in April they usually recommend first visit at 6-8 weeks so they can get an ultrasound. So, yep, I'll get to see my little one in there :D I'm trying to decide to go in at 6 weeks or wait till 8 weeks. The thing is we are going to see my sis in Maryland from Sept 16-23, so my appt will be either before or after that.
Do you remember how long in between dropping your doses? Was it like every 2 weeks you dropped a dose of FA or sooner like every week drop one?
My boobs are already sore this time! That's something different for me. Usually never get that until 5-6 weeks. They started hurting at 8dpo. Kinda how I knew something was up. That night in bed when I turned over they hurt. I'm like OMG!! lol
Taking my digi in the morning. I'll be 13dpo so I'm hoping it shows up :) If it doesn't, I'm gonna start getting worried.
Yay for a super soon look! At 13 dpo I'm sure your digi will pick it up. Can't wait to see it!
It showed up!! Yay!!!
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/IMG_2591.jpg
Woohoo! Congrats again hun!
I am 7.5 weeks- I take about 1600 a day still.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexis2007
Thanks for this! I really want a sis for DD too. So, win win? I had a few 'nightmares' about having another DD last night. I just feel so much pressure from DH's family to have a boy. Boys are so treasured. I think that is where most of my anxiety comes from.Quote:
Originally Posted by begonia