Dreaming Pink Due Date Group: TTC and Beyond #2

Back from our last official scan. Our wee man is absolutely beautiful, we are already so in love, it is unreal. Heard his heartbeat too, all is well. He is currently measuring almost 2 weeks ahead as per the scan, but the doctor was not concerned as they go through growth spurts and then nothing the week after. He is already looking like our DS1. We actually saw him sucking his little fist... sooo cute.

Anyway, without further ado, here is our gorgeous and already so much loved DS2.

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Awwww!! Lush picture!! I'm soooo broody, I could honestly have baby right now I'm so ready!!

Wonderful picture GeCon! So happy for you :).

Pumpkin2011, added you. I am glad to read that you are slowly starting to embrace and enjoy this pregnancy.

I am so happy for you both Pumpkin and Bunny...plus your tickers are extra sweet in that they refer to your babies in adorable ways!! A little snuggly bunny....and wee pumpkin that grows and grows....may June be an incredible month for you both!!!

Myrainbowgirl...I have been thinking of you lately, we have had rain with no rainbows, so I figure you must be taking them all!!!!

Gecon..he is just so cute!!! And a later scan is marvelous....I am glad you get to connect again with your little man before he arrives on scene!

Aww GeCon he's beautiful! Such a lovely profile shot. So can't wait to get to scan. I know the earlier ones don't show as much detail but awww!

Iloveladybugs, wasn't your LO the size of a honeydew last week or is it me?! Sorry, stalking I know, just intrigued as to what they compare to in size each week. Or is it a slow growth week?

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Aww GeCon he's beautiful! Such a lovely profile shot. So can't wait to get to scan. I know the earlier ones don't show as much detail but awww!

Iloveladybugs, wasn't your LO the size of a honeydew last week or is it me?! Sorry, stalking I know, just intrigued as to what they compare to in size each week. Or is it a slow growth week?

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Lol....my ticker is wonky!! I went to the site a few weeks ago when it was on eggplant for 3 weeks running....all I know is that there is less space and the movements are getting crowded...I think watermelon is what fruit I will stick with to the end!!! And you...a lovely little pea...your baby will grow fast!

Pumpkin and bunnywabbit - So glad to see that things are plugging along for you two! How are you both feeling?

Iloveladybugs - You are sweet to think of me. I am honestly seeing more rainbows than ever...not necessarily in the sky, but in pictures, or on TV, or reading the word, or whatever. I did see a rainbow in our neighborhood a few weeks ago...I can't remember the last time I saw one this late in the year! I live in a state where we get snow in October, seriously, they are super rare. Very cool! DH is very on board with #5, we are already talking about it. Seems so weird. I honestly go back and forth on how I really feel about it. Part of me is completely scared to even contemplate it, but the other part can't imagine not doing it. In DH's eyes, we will keep going till we have a girl...I cannot believe he is so supportive! I am just praying that she's next! :) Please keep us posted on all your appointments. Keep enjoying that maternity leave...you deserve it!

AFM - Not much new to report. Can't believe I'm only 15ish weeks away from baby! Time is totally flying! Feel pretty good, so I can't complain. :)

Myrainbowgirl....that sounds amazing! I know that my hubby was scared about ttc #3 in so many ways as his personal limit and comfort level was 2 kids. There was a night after the 18 week scan and my 22 week appt that he mentioned he might go for a 4th as he knew how much my heart longed for a daughter. You will one day hold your little girl...we have to believe that!!!!

AFM....I am being sent to Vancouver again...this time is Nov. 12-14th and it is for a follow-up scan for the "good" kidney. I am being told conflicting info on it, so hopefully it will rule out any issues. Mat. leave rocks....I am feeling much more relaxed, probably has to do with getting that shed sided too and having a cleaner house and cuddling boys!!!!

Ilovelladybugs, I hope your appointment goes well. Keep us posted.

Myrainbowgirl, I'm glad all is going well your end. And time is flying - can't believe girls in this group are in single-figure weeks to see their babies. So exciting!

I don't feel too bad - as far as m/s goes I thought I'd be much worse. Only the odd wave of nausea ever one in a while especially if I'm hungry or turn over quickly in bed. What's getting to me at the moment is water retention/edema. Got it in my right breast (had an op a couple of years ago to removed excess accessory breast tissue, right side more effected and was told would take a while to settle, which it did but is coming back), my upper arms, low stomach inner thighs and occasionally my ankles. I didn't think it would kick in so early and not sure what to do to ease it - I'm doing my best to drink around 8 cups of water and have never been a huge salt eater anyway.

I got my BFP this morning!!!! I am so thrilled!! Please pray for a sticky healthy baby!! I had a great sway this month....LE diet, clomid, and only one attempt. I am so grateful that we are being blessed with another baby and feel at peace knowing I gave my all and whatever gender we are blessed with is meant to be. So so happy right now! I put a pic on longtermers thread but I can't get it to post here.

Eeeeeek!! Come on little beany! Grow grow grow!! So pleased for you, it's such a buzz, I think I did a dozen tests, and kept them far longer than is probably normal lol!

One month to go charlee :)

TTCPink, that is wonderful news. I am so happy and excited for you. Let me know when you want me to add you to the 1st post. :)

TTCpink....I told myself I would never jump onto and intrude on the longtermer thread....but that was the awesome news of the morning and I just HAD to! And it was not posted anywhere else...I had to say that it made my day just to hear that you are preggo!!!!!

OMG TTCPink I am soooo happy for you!!! YAY!!! That is an awesome sway and no matter what, after waiting for this long you will be so happy. I just know you've got a girl in there though :)

Yes Emily, one more month! I went to l&d with contractions yesterday and they gave me IV fluids and something to stop the contractions (I can't remember what it was called and it sounded hard to spell haha) Anyway I got scolded for being dehydrated ... lol... and my fluid level (AFI) was at 8, which is the very bottom of acceptable. They are really trying to keep him in till at least 37 weeks because they think he's on the small side.Both DS1 and DS2 were only 6 lbs each so I wasn't expecting a huge baby anyway...

Just a quickie, no internet access until Thurs - YAY TTCPINK!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Son happy for you!! Been thinking of you Charlee, hope you & your LO make it a little bit longer. :hugs:
We moved in yesterday so all still upside down. Seeing my consultant to cancel my planned c-section tomorrow (for 12 days overdue)
:wave: to you all!

:HH: Thank you everyone!! :hugs: I am still in shock that this is actually happening!! I did have some more light brown spotting yesterday evening and this morning with a bit of cramping. Nothing red, so I hope that it is just the little bean burrowing down in there! Praying! I will take another test in the morning to make sure the line is still nice and dark. I think I may go get a digital so I can see the word "pregnant" and hopefully that will make me feel more confident!!

Charlee, thinking of you!! Hope things have settled down for you today and that the contractions have subsided with the medicine.

GeCon, what an adorable scan photo!! I am just drooling over the thought of having a newborn baby in my arms again. You girls are so close to the finish line!! So exciting!!

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Ilovelladybugs, I hope your appointment goes well. Keep us posted.

Myrainbowgirl, I'm glad all is going well your end. And time is flying - can't believe girls in this group are in single-figure weeks to see their babies. So exciting!

I don't feel too bad - as far as m/s goes I thought I'd be much worse. Only the odd wave of nausea ever one in a while especially if I'm hungry or turn over quickly in bed. What's getting to me at the moment is water retention/edema. Got it in my right breast (had an op a couple of years ago to removed excess accessory breast tissue, right side more effected and was told would take a while to settle, which it did but is coming back), my upper arms, low stomach inner thighs and occasionally my ankles. I didn't think it would kick in so early and not sure what to do to ease it - I'm doing my best to drink around 8 cups of water and have never been a huge salt eater anyway.

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I get fluid retention really bad in pregnancy too, I am drinking 1 cup of dandelion root tea a day, to help with it. Check if it's safe for early pregnancy though, you may need to wait until 12 weeks. Also, it's on the "we kind of think its safe" list, so that's why my naturopath said just do 1 cup, and let it brew for 10 mins. Coffee (with caffeine) is a natural laxative and helps with fluid retention too, my nurse friend told me to drink 1 cup at least a day during pregnancy to help with fluid as well! Like I needed an excuse, haha. But this way I do 1 cup of each and don't overdo the caffeine.

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Eeeeeek!! Come on little beany! Grow grow grow!! So pleased for you, it's such a buzz, I think I did a dozen tests, and kept them far longer than is probably normal lol!

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I raise you a:
I kept my tests, in a zip lock bag!!!!!! Still have them. CRAZY WOMAN

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OMG TTCPink I am soooo happy for you!!! YAY!!! That is an awesome sway and no matter what, after waiting for this long you will be so happy. I just know you've got a girl in there though :)

Yes Emily, one more month! I went to l&d with contractions yesterday and they gave me IV fluids and something to stop the contractions (I can't remember what it was called and it sounded hard to spell haha) Anyway I got scolded for being dehydrated ... lol... and my fluid level (AFI) was at 8, which is the very bottom of acceptable. They are really trying to keep him in till at least 37 weeks because they think he's on the small side.Both DS1 and DS2 were only 6 lbs each so I wasn't expecting a huge baby anyway...

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Firstly, lol at the hard to spell line.

Secondly, sorry that happened! But I'm going to scald you too, BAD BAD BAD drink more water. Ok i'm done, you know why I wanted to do that? Because I did the exact same thing the last two pregnancies and after complaining of frequent and prolonged braxton hicks contractions from 25+ weeks both times, my doctor checked my fluid levels and I had the same issue. Apparently this can actually set you into labour.

Thirdly, you MADE IT TO 34 WEEKS HON! Well done. Any time from here on out is a bonus, really, and babies born after this gestation have very very good changes and good health. Sure it's best to keep them in as long as possible, but I am confident whatever happens from here, that you will have a lovely healthy baby, and I EXPECT PHOTOS on fb so I can get all swoony and clucky and wish I didn't have 13 weeks to go!

TTC Pink I replied on the other thread, but I keep thinking of you ALL THE TIME TODAY!! SOOOOOO happy for you hon, you just really waited for this and had the best ever sway, I think you can just enjoy this pregnancy now, knowing you did everything possible. I bet you and DH are over the moon, because I am and it's not even my BFP!!!

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OMG TTCPink I am soooo happy for you!!! YAY!!! That is an awesome sway and no matter what, after waiting for this long you will be so happy. I just know you've got a girl in there though :)

Yes Emily, one more month! I went to l&d with contractions yesterday and they gave me IV fluids and something to stop the contractions (I can't remember what it was called and it sounded hard to spell haha) Anyway I got scolded for being dehydrated ... lol... and my fluid level (AFI) was at 8, which is the very bottom of acceptable. They are really trying to keep him in till at least 37 weeks because they think he's on the small side.Both DS1 and DS2 were only 6 lbs each so I wasn't expecting a huge baby anyway...

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Yes drink more! I am sipping water as i type this as reading about you made me think about how little i was drinking. It always seems that when you have two loud mouths to fill it is easier to take care of them and never get round to yourself. I need some of those hamster water feeders to strap up around the house for a hands free drink!

AFM am doing well and getting very excited - i fly in 3 weeks' time:) A friend asked me "when are you .....?" Pointing at my tummy so i said 3 weeks and she admired my bump until we both realised that she meant how long till the birth not the flight LOL!

Eeek! Gonna be squishy pictures so soooon!!! <3

Thanks so much, Meeks!! You have been such an amazing friend and support to me on here. We are absolutely over the moon!! I am already so in love with this baby. I will always have a special appreciation for this little bub, our third and last baby, that I thought may never be after taking such a long time to get to this point. Xxx

For those that don't follow the other thread, the spotting stopped and I took a digi last night which read "Pregnant." It was such a relief to see it in words! I feel like everything is going to be OK now. :happy:

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TTC Pink I replied on the other thread, but I keep thinking of you ALL THE TIME TODAY!! SOOOOOO happy for you hon, you just really waited for this and had the best ever sway, I think you can just enjoy this pregnancy now, knowing you did everything possible. I bet you and DH are over the moon, because I am and it's not even my BFP!!!

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I raise you a:
I kept my tests, in a zip lock bag!!!!!! Still have them. CRAZY WOMAN

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LOL! Me too!!! :)

Ewww hahaha!

LOL @ the scolding! Don't worry, I'm getting it from all sides so it's nothing new haha... I thought I had been drinking enough but I think my caffeine intake cancels some of that out! LOL... not that I'm drinking massive amounts of coffee, but I manage a good cup in the morning and one late afternoon to get me through the evening... I could just sleep the day away at this point, honestly! Had a Dr appt yesterday (I'm going once a week there and twice to the hospital for non stress tests) and baby seems to be growing nicely still so that's good :)

Meeks you are so right about getting past the danger zone... I know all would be fine from here but I don't want to risk a nicu stay... the thought of leaving my brand new baby in the hospital is terrifying!

P.S- I totally kept my bfp tests too!!!! Haha... so maybe we aren't all crazy lol

Pumpkin, good luck for your scan today. Will be thinking of you and hope that all will be as it should be with your mini-pumpkin/s. What time is your scan?

OMG we are having twins!!! I am shaking as I am writing this! We have seen two beautiful strong heartbeats . I am happy beyond words! I would love to post a pic but DH was so excited he was holding it for me and forgot to give it back. He is at work now and will be back late so I'll post one tomorrow. Just like the last time it was hard to get them both on one pic because one of them is still hiding. DH and I can't stop smiling we are so over the moon!!! Thanks ladies for your support!

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OMG we are having twins!!! I am shaking as I am writing this! We have seen two beautiful strong heartbeats . I am happy beyond words! I would love to post a pic but DH was so excited he was holding it for me and forgot to give it back. He is at work now and will be back late so I'll post one tomorrow. Just like the last time it was hard to get them both on one pic because one of them is still hiding. DH and I can't stop smiling we are so over the moon!!! Thanks ladies for your support!

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Oh my gosh!!! I am almost crying reading this. All that swaying and all that time ttc and all that heartbreak and you are finally not only seeing one strong healthy heartbeat but TWO! I am so beyond excited and happy for you honey I would have absolutely been so happy with twins and am so excited for you!!!! Woohoooo! I just can't wait to see the new pic!!!!

When is the next next scan? What else did the doc say?

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Thanks so much, Meeks!! You have been such an amazing friend and support to me on here. We are absolutely over the moon!! I am already so in love with this baby. I will always have a special appreciation for this little bub, our third and last baby, that I thought may never be after taking such a long time to get to this point. Xxx

For those that don't follow the other thread, the spotting stopped and I took a digi last night which read "Pregnant." It was such a relief to see it in words! I feel like everything is going to be OK now. :happy:

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That feeling of being so in love and this pregnancy being so special will not disappear. I still feel my third and final pregnancy is special for so many reasons, even before I knew the gender I felt such amazing relief from my bfp and such a connection due to the struggle to conceive. Now I am feeling movements it's even more special and I just haven't stopped loving it this time. Despite some rude comments from people about number 3, gender, and my weight, nothing has taken away that feeling of appreciation for this baby. I am so happy you can experience this too! Xx

That is wonderful news, Pumpkin. I am so, so happy for you and your family. Can't wait to see pics of the little mini-pumpkins. :running:

That's amazing, pumpkin! Congratulations! Enjoy the feeling of having two little bubs in there! Wow, that must feel soooo special!

Thank you so much meeks!!! I can't believe it yet. The RE said I can now continue going to my OB and don't need to come to them anymore. They want to see the babies once they are born and wished me happy and healthy 9 months. They also gave me some advice on how to behave, what to do and what not to do. They recommended to call the insurance and tell them I am having twins so they can provide me with all the information I need. She suggested to test my PH once a week because an infection could cause premature birth and gave me so much more information. I wish I could continue going to them as they really take time for you and are so wonderful!

I did cry when we have seen the heartbeat and I even saw a tear running down DH's cheek even though he would never admit it :).

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OMG we are having twins!!! I am shaking as I am writing this! We have seen two beautiful strong heartbeats . I am happy beyond words! I would love to post a pic but DH was so excited he was holding it for me and forgot to give it back. He is at work now and will be back late so I'll post one tomorrow. Just like the last time it was hard to get them both on one pic because one of them is still hiding. DH and I can't stop smiling we are so over the moon!!! Thanks ladies for your support!

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Wonderful news to wake up here to....I am very excited for you!!!!!! Twins are an amazing blessing....this is going to be a super special time in your life and your hubby's too...and your sweet son's!!!

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OMG we are having twins!!! I am shaking as I am writing this! We have seen two beautiful strong heartbeats . I am happy beyond words! I would love to post a pic but DH was so excited he was holding it for me and forgot to give it back. He is at work now and will be back late so I'll post one tomorrow. Just like the last time it was hard to get them both on one pic because one of them is still hiding. DH and I can't stop smiling we are so over the moon!!! Thanks ladies for your support!

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AMAZING!!!
Congrats, so exciting!! I soooo wanted twins ;D

Yay Pumpkin!!!!! Xxxxx

I am thrilled for you!!! I just knew that was the news we were going to hear from you today!!! :bluecheer:

I knew you'd hear twins today, Pumpkin. Over the moon for you both! Even I welled up a little with that news. So glad baby pumpkins are well xx