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Here is how I announced on FB tonight [emoji7]
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My latest bump shot...
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Here is how I announced on FB tonight [emoji7]
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I absolutely love your announcement Iwant4kids [emoji7] it is just fabulous [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3] and look at your bump nawwwww!!
Are you not announcing gender? Your bloodwork said xx right?
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Iwant4kids beautiful bump! And love the announcement [emoji177]
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Everyone thinks we are having a surprise! We have never announced gender. Even keeping it from family. You are all the only ones! I love keeping it to just DH and I x
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Great announcement iwant!
Pbn I love that idea of the gender reveal. I'm thinking I might steal it because I don't want that feeling of disappointment when the doctor or my DH tells me and the midwife and the ob are in there and they see my face or something. Gives me time to bond before I know the sex so I'll be less disappointed.
Yay dancing!! That would be awesome to have a gender reveal buddy [emoji3] I'll be hanging out to hear how it goes!! I told my mum my idea and she thinks I'm crazy [emoji23] she said she cant understand how I could wait even longer to know [emoji23][emoji23]
What a great idea keeping gender to yourselves (and us [emoji6]) Iwant4kids!
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Iw4k! Gorgeous and your announcement is perfect!!
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Iw4k! That would be pretty awesome if she would! Thank you!
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Iwant4-adorable bump & I LOVE your FB announcement! So perfect!!!!
Hello ladies. Hope u r all well. I have been busy but trying best to stay up to date. Nothing new on my side just that school started and life went to a whole level of crazy !
LMSM can't wait for u to get ur results so exciting !!
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Pbn3 ur reveal idea is just perfect ! I hope u get to do it.
Love ur announcement iwant4 ! Pretty neat !
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Lola i hope ur area stays safe from this hurricane. Praying for everyone. The weather is going crazy first harvey and now this !!
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Blue - is your appt next week or the next? How are you feeling? Any better about the possibility of a girl? Seems like you have come around a tad maybe [emoji5]
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Hello everyone, thanks for asking about me. It has just been so crazy here with school starting, LOs being sick, them getting me sick. UGH. I have zero energy, but am trying to get caught up on laundry. It is never ending!!! I am only 30 weeks but measuring 36 - so I feel huge. I ended up loosing weight when we were all sick, so I am at my starting weight. I have no idea how I am so huge and not gain anything. I think I feel bigger than I look. I am definitely full on waddle now. :)
Pbn3 - I lover your bell pic and your gender reveal idea. DH will be the one to tell me for sure what we have once I deliver. :)
Ash - cute bump!!!
lola - praying that the hurricane stays far away!!!
LMSM- Can't wait to see if you get your results today!!!
Iwant - cute bump pics and I love your announcement.
Its the week after next week kat.Quote:
Originally Posted by kat1234
I honestly don't feel pregnant at all. And yes over the last 19 weeks i have forced myself to get used to the idea of a 4th girl (bcoz lets face it there isn't much hope of a boy after having had 3 girls. And a boy would be so out of place in our family even if i get one )... planned for girl clothes, nursery, names .. so i feel i have overtime gotten used to it and am hoping this will soften the GD blow when i hear girl.
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Blue - I honestly feel like you have as much chance at hearing boy despite not swaying! That's great you've felt so good. I know several families with 3 girls and 1 boy and I think the boy does just fine so still holding out hope for you!!
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Thanks Kat !
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Wow you guys were busy!
4blue2pink- I guess that makes sense waiting. I had a friend who did that with her 5th baby - didn't announce it until he was born and the negative feedback was the reason. I had a lot of trouble getting pregnant with this one (#3) so we'll be done after this one but if I could, I'd have more, kids are so fun. I can't go through the heart ache again of trying plus I wanted to be done by 30 as well and I'll be 29 next month. And yes all of my pregnancies from the first to the last said they hoped they were boys. In the US boys are the coveted gender. We live in between a family with 5 kids and one with 6. The family with 5 really needs some parenting classes but the other ones are so polite and quiet. And my SO is 1 of 6 as well, I love listening to him talk about growing up with so many siblings. I only have 1 sister so my stories aren't as fun lol.
Maximbella - the district just made the middle school 4-6th about 2 years ago and high school is 7-12th. It had to do with a space issue in the elementary. I just showed my oldest how to open a combination lock over the weekend for her locker! I didn't do that until 6th grade! And she switches classes every period too.
Ash - I didn't cry and neither did she going into the building but when I walked away my eyes did get cloudy for a second there. And I hear you on busy school days and I only have 2. It took me 10 years to make 3 babies. I always wanted kids closer in age :(
Pbn-That is one of the most annoying comments from people. They think they're being funny but they're actually telling you you're huge (which you're not).
xxforhubby-how exciting that you're almost done!
Anyone else experience BH early in the 2nd trimester? I had a few at each week since 16 weeks and I didn't have any with DD2 and with DD1 they started in my last month. I know they mean nothing I just find it weird that they're starting so early.
Mommaxo3 mine started super early also but have slowed tremendously since starting my shots
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Me! I was told that BH start happening earlier the more kids you have. It has to do with muscle memory, how frequently you go to the bathroom, and how hydrated you are. I find that I get painful ones right before a BM [emoji849]. I'm so used to it at this point, that my DH and I joke I won't know when I'm in labor [emoji23][emoji23]! There is some truth to that though, because labor doesn't get painful for me until I'm 7-8cm anyway. I also labor quickly from 0-7/8cm- usually an hour-2hours [emoji51][emoji51]! I guess the BH prepare my body well ahead of time, but this time I thought it a bit ridiculous to start at 15-16 weeks!!
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Mommaxo3- I'm having them and am only 17.5 weeks, feel like they started last week. I thought it was early too. I don't worry though bc unfortunately I don't go into labor, don't dilate, etc. so not sure why I have these as a tease!
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I just have to say that OMG - you all are making me feel old. I am 41, so another reason this will be our last one. I am getting too old for this!!!
Shan, I feel your pain...I'm about to be 36 and I feel like a grandma on here! ;) So wish I could have done this all earlier, I feel like we are getting too old for this also. I run out of energy so much quicker than I did when I was in my 20's.
Augh ladies I'm feeling so down about this hematoma. Reading on google about it does NOT make it any better - lots of stories of women going into preterm labor in their 20th weeks, having placenta previa, losing babies in utero, and stories that just break your heart...and supposedly the risk is still there even after the hematoma resolves! I am such an active person and the bed rest is just painful for me, combined with hormones, it's a bad mixture. I was so good up until this week, it's really taking a toll on me. I just want to have a normal pregnancy and be with my girls, but had to hire someone 5 days a week to help me in the afternoon's driving them to their activities since DH is at work. I feel like I'm missing out on so much, but at the same token, I can't risk moving around. Nothing that can be done, just venting....
I'll be turning 38 on Sunday the 10th! I'm SO glad this is my last!Quote:
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Shannshaff I'm 39! And feel every year of it too [emoji23] however my mind (and maturity heehee) still feels like I'm 18 [emoji6]
Bluebooties cant wait for scan coming up! Feels like its taken forever! Are you still going to get gender put in an envelope?
The comment about my belly actually didn't bother me but agree it is rude. I'm actually very proud of my baby belly and love it when it sticks out fully [emoji23] I also cant keep my hands off it!!!! I'm forever rubbing and prodding, poor baby is probably already saying 'stop!!' or as ds2 says when I give him too many kisses and cuddles 'that's enough mummy' [emoji23][emoji23]
Thanks for loving my gender reveal everyone! Seems I'm the only one irl that thinks its great too [emoji23] my hubby said 'don't build it up too much because anything can happen, someone could slip, you might see the gender at birth etc' [emoji30] yes husband I'm aware of that possibility........
Lola hope you are keeping safe. Update when you can [emoji173]
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Maxim I really feel for you. Hang in there! Even though it doesn't feel like it your pregnancy will go very quickly! Also stay off Dr Google!!!!!!! Trust in what your own ob is telling you. They will be honest. Your appt is this week is that right? And I'm so glad to hear you have help. Take advantage of it while you can [emoji173] big hugs xxoo
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Yes Pbn3 i will still do the envelope for 2 reasonsQuote:
Originally Posted by Pbn3
1. DH won't be with me at scan he is working that day
2. I am afraid even if i am able to control my emotions they will somehow show and i don't want that. I would rather go through disappointment in private.
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You know based on how atypical my new OB practice has been i wouldn't be surprised if they said the anomaly scan is for just that we don't disclose gender 🤣even DH was remarking the other day that he would probably see baby at birth based on how things are going with out OB's minimalistic sonogram approach. I get that its medically not necessary but as parents its the best part to look forward to prior to birth.
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Hey max, dh's cousin just had her baby full term and she had a hematoma in the beginning!
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Max hope all will go well. Just think positive thoughts.
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((HUGS)) Max! I pray that the hemotoma heals an you can be active again. Glad to hear that you do have help though!
Max!! I'm so sorry! Try to focus on what your girls are getting, a sibling!!, versus what they are missing right now. It's such a short period in the grand scheme of things and hopefully they'll enjoy the change of someone picking them up! I know your going crazy though, I would be [emoji51] When's your next appt?! And hope for you getting OFF bedrest by 12 weeks!!
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Thanks so much ladies!
Kat, love this: Try to focus on what your girls are getting, a sibling!!, versus what they are missing right now. Such a good perspective! Thank you for that!
My next appointment is a week from tomorrow, Thursday 9/14. It's my NIPT scan. Can they tell you gender then?
Max- they told me with my 2nd, but didn't this time around. I think they can if they want to. Want you be around 12 weeks then? When they told me with my 2nd it was an 80% guess but turned out right.
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Blue-I'm excited for your upcoming appt, it seems like you've been waiting a long time!!
Kat-I felt like maybe I was having BH, but thought it was early.
Shann-I just turned 39...I know what you mean!!
Max-don't let what you read bring you down...love what Kat said!!! Maybe you'll get a good nub shot for guessing?
I'm supposed to have my anatomy scan 9/15...I've been waiting forever & now I'm worried it'll be canceled due to the weather! It's looking very likely that we may have to evacuate ughhh! There's many possible scenarios right now, but heard a rumor that schools may close on Monday & Tues. We could just get bad weather/flooding or we could get a direct hit [emoji15] Very unsettling!!
Yes lola a very looong time, 22 week to be exact (on day of an scheduled scan ).
I so hope and pray all stays well for u lola [emoji53]
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Max they guessed girl for me at my nt scan and i was 13+1
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Lola – I hope you all stay safe and dry – Hurricanes look pretty scary – so all my thoughts for you and your family in this challenging time!!
Max – hopefully the bedrest will be a thing of the past soon – definitely do not use “Dr Googel”, it will fill you with anxiety for no reason ( I had a hematoma with DD2 and still went to term with a healthy bub ). I would have said exactly the same as Kat, focus on the outcome of this – a sibling for your girls – which they will adore and appreciate!
If you get a good nub shot, we might be able to take a guess :D
Iwant4 – what an adorable announcement – love it! :)
Shann- I know what you mean - I will be 33 by the time this bub is born – and all these young ladies are already making me feel like an ancient motherso feel your “pain” haha it’s all about the age we feel in our heads rather than actual age :P and like PBN, am not quite the age on the paper in my head :rofl:
Mommaxo3/ Kat – regarding BHs, I know I had them earlier and worse with DD2 than with DD1 (I do have a very irritable uterus to start with though) – for now it’s only rather painful round ligament pain but am sure the BH are not too far away…
Your uterus is probably more prone to BH with subsequent pregnancies - as long as it doesn’t shorten/open your cervix, it’s fine albeit literally annoying/downright painful!
XX- oh you’re precip labour mum too! :D envy you not feeling any pain until that 7-8cm mark though :P
I think the BH def prepare the uterus for labour – with my 1st they started at 14 weeks ish and I was so freaked out – when I expected DD2 they started at 11 weeks ish so knew to expect them – but agree – like wtf do we need the uterus to prepare thaaaat early?! :rofl:
Blue – we’ll be counting down the days with you hon! Of course you have as much of a chance at a boy as a girl – and either gender would adjust – as they will be part of the family as much as the other members – and your girls would make their sibling welcome and included regardless ^^
Sky – sorry I think I missed your post earlier – how is everything??
Afm - Gahhhh my results are in (and apparently were already on the 5th but at midday and I rang at 10am so when I spoke with them they weren’t in.. duh – now I regret not calling again yesterday but it was just a hectic day I could not find time to make a discreet phone call away from colleagues) – but can’t get them until I see the doc – and no availabilities for an appointment today – so will see her tomorrow at noon (will have to bring the girls – bad timing too but no choice). OMG – cannot wait, will not sleep all night now haha so nervous about there being a problem …FX all is ok though!
Oh and spoke with the midwife – am in the programme!! she is coming for my booking appointment on the 22nd, after I’ve had my NT scan etc - she will come to my house for the booking appointment – so am relieved and excited! The clinic I will have appointments at is only a 10-12 minutes’ drive from my place so will take half a day off when I have them and work from home the rest…it’s starting to all feel a lot more real now :D
OMG LMSM! You're going to know so soon!!!! Can't wait to hear!!!! I'm happy for you either way [emoji4]Hope you can get some sleep!
Eeeeeeeek LMSM!!!! Cant believe you'll know in 23 hours!!! Cant they tell you over the phone??[emoji23][emoji23] So glad your place is confirmed on the program! What a relief!
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