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Hey ladies - I hope no one minds that I'm started a new thread.
I hope everyone's still doing well and that those with m/s get some relief soon. I'm still pretty much symptom-free, and was excited to see on my ticker today that my little bean has grown to the size of an apple seed! :bigsmile:
Lol, an apple seed, so tiny :D
princesssarah - so glad everything was ok at your scan and that you know your dates for sure now!
I've been feeling sick all day today and didn't enjoy my trip around the supermarket at all - everything smelt so awful! Still, I know I'm getting off lightly compared to some so I mustn't grumble! My booking in appointment with my midwife isn't for another 2 weeks or so, when I'll be 9 weeks. At least it won't be long after that until my 12 week scan!
My first midwife appointment is in November - that seems soooo far away. I have the same midwife this time as last time, and she knows how desperately I wanted a girl, so I'm going to tell her about the swaying. They asked my current weight when I set up my appointment, so if I don't tell her about the swaying, she'll wonder why I gained so much weight in the first trimester! So far I've only gained 3 lbs and all my clothes still fit, but I'm sure it won't be long before things start feeling tight.
Sorry you're feeling sick, Z - I still don't have any nausea, which is weird. I know I should count myself lucky, but a small part of me is worried because I always hear that bad m/s means you're carrying a girl and no m/s means a boy. I am noticing an increased sense of smell - this weekend at my Mom's house she opened a tin of cat food and it was all I could smell no matter where I went in the house.
princess - glad your scan went well, and I hope you feel better soon!
Mocha FWIW I only had bad m/s with my 1st DD. The second was a blissful pregnancy, symptom-free like you so far (which totally had me thinking she was a he) and this one really was very smooth too ... more food aversions than any true sick feelings. So you absolutely CAN still have your baby girl in there! Don't let the symptoms fool you. I liked all the OWT while pg this time because most said it would be a boy, and HA. Jokes on me. Darn it.
Zan, sorry you're feeling ick! It's the worst. I'm so excited for you and Mocha to be having appointments soon though! Starts making it all very real.
Princess, YAY for the scan and for your dates being right! Hope you feel better!
DM, I'm super pumped you're going to have a scan ... FX for a nice girly nub :)
AFM I'm ok. Not great, getting better. Mostly still struggling with the fact that I thought my sway was so good ... and it didn't work. DH has said if we get another girl maybe it just means we're not done, since we both have such a strong desire for a son, but I can't do this again. I'd have to go to adoption I think and that is such a complicated process. HT is an option financially but not emotionally, I don't think I could bear the trying and potentially failing (as in not falling pg, obvi if you get pg you get DG) there either.
Anyhow I have no doubt I'll love this girl, it's not like I'm worried about that ...but I'm totally terrified of raising 3 girls and definitely envy you moms of all boys. I feel like I would have made a better boy mom but clearly God had other plans for me :) Only He knows why though 'cause I sure don't see it!
Begonia - I didn't know you'd found out the gender. I'm sorry you didn't hear boy. This little girl must have really wanted to join your family :HH:.
Hey Begonia, your sway WAS great! That's exactly what I thought when I read it when you updated it with the sex - I really don't think you could have done more. We know a good sway isn't a guarantee but it's still easy to get our hopes up when we feel we've done everything, that's human nature. I think it's great that you and DH are both open to another child and I don't think you have to think about the exact details just yet so try not to stress about that. FWIW, I envy you your little gaggle of girls and I bet you're an amazing mummy to them. I wonder also whether there's a reason I have my gang of boys!
In a moment of boredom this evening I took an HPT and it was so cool - the 'pregnant' line showed up before the pee had even made its way up the stick as far as the control line and the line was so dark! I've never taken a pregnancy test this far in before.
It's 9.30pm and I'm going to bed because hopefully when I'm asleep I won't feel sick!! Do any of you have any advice on the best foods to nibble on with morning sickness? I had some sweets earlier which I'd bought as a treat and they weren't particularly enjoyable because they made my mouth fill up with saliva!
Try popcorn. Won't raise your blood sugar level and even helps you sleep!Quote:
Originally Posted by zanacal
Z - I'm glad I'm not the only POAS addict still peeing on sticks :oops:. I still have a small handful of ics, and every once in a while I test with them. I had the same thing happen with a test yesterday - the test line showed up before the control line, and it was even darker than the control after the time was up. I'm really having to use self control to not buy another digi just to see a different pregnancy reading on it (is there a 4-5 weeks one)?
I'm getting sick of being so bloated. I swear I look 5 months pregnant for a couple of hours after every meal! DH has even noticed and commented on it - I guess it's my body adjusting to eating salt again after restricting it for so long, but it's getting annoying.
Mocha - FX that ms stays away! I'm super bloated too. Two people have already asked if I was pg. :suprise:
Zan - I'm sorry you're feeling sick! :( Hopefully it wont last long!
Princess - I'm so glad everything is looking good! Yay!!!
DM - Good luck with your scan! FX for a girly nub!
I had a quick peek on Monday and so far everything is looking good! Saw the heartbeat and got a due date! Looks like I'm due May 23rd! :running: I have a subchorionic bleed, so that is why I have been spotting. Hopefully it will be gone at my NT scan. :pray:
Hi girls! How is everyone?
Mocha - glad to hear you are feeling good!
Z- I hear you on the M/s - it totally sucks. i have found that eating a few triscuits before getting out of bed really helps me feel better. I also keep eating all day long. Any time I'm hungry, I feel sick. And I can't eat too much or I feel sick. It really is a balancing act, keeping something in the stomach all day long. I do well with any fruits and carbs.
Foxy - glad you got an u/s and everything is well. I've had subchorionic bleeds my last two pregnancies and they are so stressful. There is nothing like ultrasound proof that everything is ok!
DM - can't wait to see your girly nub pic! Not long now!
I still haven't told anyone about our pregnancy. DH has been noticing I have a tiny belly, especially at night, so I should probably tell soon. I have already gained a couple pounds too - probably due to coming off the diet and really eating again. I don't have a midwife appointment scheduled yet either. I will be having the same midwife as last time and tshe usually sees you between 8-11 wks for the first appointment. (I'm 7 now). I'm hoping for around 10 wks so we can hopefully hear the heartbeat.
Have a good day girls!
Ugh:( I really hate this new type of m/s I have this time around. Last 3 times it was typical- wake up...need to eat instantly...feel better and then start the process all over again through the day. This time I wake up feeling great! Start to get hungry but still feel fine.....eat breakfast and then feel ill for half an hour. I nearly puke after every meal. I have to lay down and breathe through the nausea like I'm in early labour! It sucks! And this goes on through the day as well. The sad thing is it's getting my hopes up that this is a girl:( Oh and thank you for all the sweet girl nub comments:) I'm getting really good at saying "he" now and I'm expecting a little pointed upward nubbin next week. I need to envision that. I have to keep saying I am going to be a mom of four boys because I have a very good chance that I am:) 10 more days!!!!
Tweedle- It's so cute when you can start to see the itty bitty belly hey? I'm loving it:) Oh and I hope you get to hear that beautiful beating heart!!!
Mocha- I'm so jealous that you have no m/s!!! What I would do for just one day of feeling normal. xoxo I hope it stays away!!!
Z- is this the first time you've felt m/s? I'm so sorry if it is:( Mine started at 7w this time around instead of the usual 6w so I did get one week of bliss before it all started. I hope it passes quickly!!
Foxy-I hope the bleed clears up soon and you have a smooth pregnancy:) So glad you got to see a little beating heart!! How exciting!! Will you get a nub shot at your NT scan?
Princess- So happy your scan went well!! FX'd that this is just the beginning of a stress free and easy pregnancy!! xoxo
DM this is actually what I am going through!!! It is driving me crazy! The last 2 days I literally lose my meals...even if it is a couple hours later!! I am trying really hard to stay positive and keep telling myself just a few more weeks! I don't think it is working!Quote:
Originally Posted by DoulaMama
To all the ladies feeling the m/s Z......I feel you I do! Hang in there!
Foxy.....hope that bleed goes away for you!
Tweedle...GL on hearing a heart beat! I won't get to hear one until my next appt. Oct. 31 which I should be 13 weeks by then!
Well today has been rainy and cold the first rain storm of Fall I guess! Crazy thing is my DH is freezing and I went outside and sat on the front porch to cool off.....I am so freaking hot 90% of the time...it is crazy!!
I feel bad for even complaining about feeling sick when I hear how bad you're feeling DM and princesssarah - it sounds truly awful. {hugs} I know what you mean though DM, I didn't have it with any of my other pregnancies so it makes me think 'ooh, maybe it could be a girl!' and then I have to be sure to bring myself back down to earth. I make sure that if I ever take a sneak at baby girl outfits I look at as many baby boy outfits!
Tweedle - funnily enough, I'm finding I'm eating lots of carbs and fruit too!
Foxy - I'm so pleased all was well at your scan :D
Mocha - My tummy looks massive by the end of the day! I'm managing to keep my weight pretty stable at the moment (around 5 or 6 lbs higher than I was after the LE diet but that's ok, that was very low for me!). I've been getting compliments on my weight loss this week and one lady said 'you're getting skinnier and skinnier, we won't be able to see you soon' and I thought 'ooooh yes you will!!'.
That's great that you've kept the weight off, Z. I've gained about 3-4 lbs, which is ok - I was getting too skinny anyway. I'm still fitting into all my size 0's, though, which I'm surprised about!
I was looking back on my diaries and posts from other pregnancies, and both of them were identical as far as m/s went - starting almost right from my BFP I was sick in the morning, would throw up, then feel ok for most of the rest of the day. With my twins I kept a pack of saltines in my desk to munch on all day to keep the nausea at bay. Maybe if I avoid m/s this time around that's a good sign for a girl since it's different from what I had with my boys.
Over the weekend I reconnected with a cousin of mine at the wedding I went to. He has two daughters and his wife is pregnant for the 3rd time. They admitted to me they were REALLY hoping for a boy but that since they're both into adventure racing and extreme sports they assumed they'd have another girl (apparently in those circles it's well known that you're much more likely to have girls). Anyway, he just posted on FB today that they're having a boy! I'm really happy for them, but seeing how thrilled they are of course it makes me think more about how sad I'm going to feel if I find out I'm having boy #4.
Aww, {hugs} mocha. In all honesty, most people I know with 3 children do have a mixture of genders and I don't believe many of them did anything at all to make that happen. I think you have a good chance at a girl with your third pregnancy regardless just based on that!
Hi all, long time since I have been on here. Zanacal.....Congrats!!! So happy for ur BFP! Your only a few wks behind me!!
I'm now 10wks pg and super sick!! I have been sick 24/7 since I was just over 6wks and all I can eat is crackers and cheese every 2hrs, lemonade (not diet) and occassionally a tiny bowl of special K with a dribble of milk. I can't eat chicken, salad, soup, pasta, rice, bread, any kind of normal meal and I'm getting really depressed. Know I shouldn't moan, I'm blessed to be pg, but hard to enjoy it all with my head down the toilet alot!!
I eat a ginger nut bisc before I get out of bed, which I think??? helps a little to get the boys out to school. But sometimes I get it so bad a night that I have pains in my stomach and I'm in agony. I do have gastritis, so went to my Gp who gave me Ranitidine to take x2 a day (I only take 1, as I hate taking anything) but the wretching was so bad, painful. I have also had horrific headaches since last sunday and they are blinding....prob dehydration! so sorry to moan to you all, but I really am at breaking piont somedays :( Pray it won't last the whole pg...with ds2 it started to get better around 17wks, but I didn't have the gastritis then. With ds1 I was in perfect health!!!! weird!
Got my 12wk scan on 20th oct, so that's exciting....keeps me focused!
Sorry to read a few of u are suffering too.... I hope it passes for u all too and everyone else is keeping well.
What kind? any in particular???? xQuote:
Originally Posted by nuthinbutpink
Zanacal, did u have any kind of nausea with the boys???
purplefairy - sorry you're so sick - that sounds miserable.
I'm starting to think I spoke too soon about feeling well. I think the m/s is starting for me after all. This morning, out of the blue, I had the sudden urge to throw up while making my boys their breakfast. All morning I've had a queasy, hungry feeling...but I've been eating non-stop, so it's not hunger making me feel queasy. Oh well, I'll look on the bright side - they always say m/s means a healthy pregnancy, right? I was starting to worry about being completely symptomless.
Oh, and Z - I know you're right about my chances of having a girl. Back when I had ds3 my midwife told me that because one of my pregnancies was twins I still have the same chance of having a girl as a woman with only 2 boys. I still have trouble believing that I'll actually get my girl, though.
There has been alot of girls born to mum's of 3 boys recently, so Mocha and Zanacal I've got good vibes for u both!!! Even if it's a 2nd pg for you Mocha, ur midwife can't be sure, so don't give up hope yet. I know what u mean at the same time, I am super sure this is boy no 3 for me. Despite my sway and doing the complete opposite of what I did to have my boys, I'm sure I'm meant to be a mum of boys. My friend had a girl after 2 boys 5wks ago and when I saw her with her girl, surrounded in pink, I just couldn't see it for myself :( Hope it's a girl, not just for me, but my mum has 4 grandsons, a wee grand-daughter would be a dream come true for her (she's never said that) but I know my mum.
I really am sorry you're feeling so bad purplefairy. Is there any medication your doctor can give you? I barely felt pregnant with my boys and never really had any symptoms. The only thing which would remind me I was pregnant was my aching back, which I always get in early pregnancy (but not so much this time!). I really don't want to go down the road, even in my head, of thinking that this pregnancy is different and therefore it could be a girl because I'm sure that's just not how it works! I've started this pregnancy from a much unhealthier place and of course I'm older and more knackered - and pregnancies are just all different aren't they?
(Argh, my boys have been on my laptop with sticky fingers - the keys are all sticking!)
Yesterday another mum from school asked me to collect her little girl, bring her back to our house and then take her swimming with my boys (I was a little freaked out at taking 4 children swimming but then remembered I'll have to get used to that!). It was so funny, DS2 was completely in awe of her and kept telling her how great it was she was there and what a lovely day it was and did she want to come again etc etc. and even DS3 was running around calling her name. Now, when it came to getting changed for swimming I asked whether she wanted to get changed in our room and she did but my boys were terrible - DS1 was stood there saying 'look' and playing his willy like a guitar, they were all running in trying to catch her getting changed ands DS2 was shining a torch through the key hole! This made me realise that a boy might fit better in our house :D Mocha - how did you find having 3 big brothers?!
Having 3 big brothers was great. They all took care of me and still do. The oldest was more like a father figure than a brother (10 years older) and the one closest to me in age (4 years) hated me for many years for usurping his role as the youngest, but eventually he and I became very close. I do find that I had to learn how to relate to female friends as I grew up - I spent all my time with my brothers and my best friend, who was also a boy - so I've never been 100% comfortable in my female relationships.
I am sooooo tired today! I don't remember being this tired in my other pregnancies - I can barely keep my eyes open! I've also started getting heartburn, which is one of my least favourite things about pregnancy.
ITA! I do think the odds are still in your favor. In fact it seems to me that more of the successful sways seem to happen to those with 3+ of the same gender already. FX for all of you to hear pink!Quote:
Originally Posted by zanacal
I think I'm the only blue swayer on here?!?! Although technically I guess I'm back to pink ... whaddya do ... I have good moments and bad moments all in the same day lately. I can't decide if I should "find out" at our scan 10/24 because at this point, I don't think I can say "It's a girl!" with joy in my voice/face when people ask if I know what I'm having; however, I can say with a smile when people ask "It looks healthy; we don't know but we're guessing girl since we have 2 already" The thing that sucks there is then I have people be like "Oh, you know because you think it's a girl it's going to be a boy!" And I want SO BADLY for that to be true but of course I know it isn't. DH is wanting to find out now since we both think girl anyway, and that way we can tell the DD's. But I just don't know if I want to have to tell EVERYONE "it's a girl" ... and if we tell the DD's they will tell everyone so it isn't like we can find out secretly.
I haven't been on this thread in too long! I'm so sorry so many aren't feeling well :( Really is just rotten stuff, the morning sickness! Here's to it passing for y'all fast!!
DM your scan is next week right?!?! So exciting! Is anyone else scheduled for potential nub shots?
Wow I've missed a lot! My kids are on fall break so we took them to Disneyland for a few days. So sorry everyone seems to be feeling horrible. I felt terrible the first few months and a lot of people actually told me I look horrible!!! I think this past trip really helped. I couldn't stop eating and finally no nausea and no vomiting! I really took for granted how perfect my previous pregnancies were. I did have food aversion and some nausea but this time around I was vomiting and sleeping every chance I had to sleep away the sickness! Haha I also kept thinking just MAYBE it's a girl this time since the symptoms are different but then I have to quickly tell myself its a boy so I don't get too excited with the idea. I just saw my doctor yesterday for the second time. She asked how I feel and I said I feel so much better, she said, well you look better, you finally have some color to your face LOL! I asked DH Did I really look as bad as everyone says LOL! I must have looked horrible the first 4 months LOL!
Hang in there girls. I honestly did not see the light at the end of the tunnel but as soon as I hit 4 months it was alike a miracle. I do have aversions and such and I do dry heave at times if I smell something awful, but it's not anything like it was a couple months ago.
Hey ladies - this thread has sure quieted down. How's everyone doing? I'm exactly 6 weeks today, and still no real nausea - just a tiny bit of queasiness now and then but nothing close to making me dry heave or throw up. The bloating is getting out of hand, though - last night we had Thanksgiving dinner, and afterwards my belly ballooned out so much I looked at least 6 months pregnant! DH agreed. We had my BIL over and I had to keep trying to suck it in so he wouldn't notice and guess that I'm pregnant.
I'm also experiencing a lot of insomnia, and my lower back is always sore for a few hours after I wake up. Other than that, no real symptoms.
Hi Glittergirl - glad you're feeling a bit better! I can't remember, did you decide to find out the sex of your bubba or to wait for a birth day surprise?
Hi Mocha! I know what you mean with the bloating - I definitely look pregnant by the end of the day! I'm doing ok. Some queasiness still and I'm starving hungry all day long (and sometimes during the night!). I'll be 8 weeks on Thursday so still a week and a bit until I book in with the midwife and get my scan date.
I hope everybody else is doing ok x
My first midwife appointment is in almost exactly a month. I'll be 10 weeks then, so she'll likely schedule my first u/s for 11-12 weeks. I'm starting to get really scared about finding out the gender - I think about it constantly - especially when I see girl toddlers and babies at the playground. I always look at Moms with pigeon pairs and am so jealous about how effortlessy it came to many of them. I also envy people who say they don't care what gender they have...and they really mean it (not that I won't love my son if that's what I'm having - but you KWIM).
I really don't like the finality of all this - last time I swayed I knew in the back of my head that I could probably try one more time, but we're definitely not trying again after this. I'm really going to be nubsessing if I get a good shot next month.
I'm still not 100% sure I'm gonna find out. I have to schedule my scan in the next week or two...I wanna find out but I'm so scared to. What if regret finding out? Not sure yet but I guess I have a week to decide. I'll post my nub shots again and see what you all think??Quote:
Originally Posted by zanacal
Hello Ladies ....sorry I have been having computer issues! My laptop's video card went out again! So I get to call and hassel the company about replacing it! In the mean time I will be using a old laptop my Mom has as a extra! Nothing fancy but I can check emails and fb and on my websites!
I must say I have been feeling pretty good the last few days...my nausea/ morning(all day) sickness is way better than it was!! But I am hoping it don't come back either like it was! I will be 10 weeks on Wed. and I have my NT scan in a few weeks. So I am getting kinda freaked about things and hoping for nothing to be wrong...knwim!
I am glad to here everyone is doing well! I just found out that our neighbor/friend of the family just had there 3rd baby...the mom did not want to find out the gender until birth. She said I found out the 1st and 2nd time and they were boys...so I am not find out with this one! And guess what she had....a girl!! So I have been just a wee bit down the last few days. I want more than anything a healthy baby...but some days I wish for a girl too. I feel so selfish for having that little bit of a gender desire esp. after losing our last one. I have a feeling in my heart that this one is a boy too and I feel a little sad at the thought of never having the little dresses and all the girlie things. I love my boys believe me I do...they are each so special! And I would not change a thing.....but I am kinda tired of cars and trucks and dirt and boy stuff. I guess I am just trying to keep my heart for being hurt again....but I am pretty sure I just make boys. Sorry just been a wee bit down!
Hi all, still been sicky but managing to eat a bit more. Shame I have a rotten cold!! I
I have my 12wk scan in 9 days..don't think I will ask for a nub shot incase they are funny with me. Will be having a good look tho, but sure it's boy no 3, can't explain it....just a strong feeling. Girl I went to school with just had a boy yest and it was announced on FB, she has her pigeon pair! Bit jealous.....
Did the FMU ph test and not sure if ph was 5 or 6....so kinna inbetween territory! Still saying 'boy'. Got the dentist at 2pm, dreading it feeling as sicky, but lost a filling, so needs done.
Hope ur all well?? Keeping ok? Can't believe I am 11wks today! Just desperate for my scan now. x
Glad you're feeling better, princess. One nice thing about this site is that we never have to apologize for or explain our feelings - we all understand. Saying you hope for a girl doesn't take away any of the love you have for the son you lost or for the baby in your womb. :HH:
purplefairy - sorry you're feeling sick. I know what you mean - I just have a feeling I'm having a boy, and everytime I hear about someone else getting their desired gender it just makes me more convinced I'll be a 4 boy mom. I can't wait to see your u/s pics!!
princess - I am going through a period of GD too. My friend took her only daughter for ear piercing this weekend and it hurts. And it seems everywhere I look I see pigeon pairs. My grade school BFF just had one, seems everyone on FB is too. I just want a girl too! My other BFF has BBG and what are the odds we would both have BBG? I think its unlikely.
purplefairy - hope you feel better soon! Being sick and pregnant is the worst...
mocha - i hear you on thanksgiving! I wore a loose shirt and still had to suck it in towards the end of the day.
I am still having bad m/s. It is constant, it only gets better when I am eating sometimes. I am 8 weeks now, I really hope its over by 12 weeks. I can't help but think that my m/s is so horrible bc of the diet i was on before getting pg this time..just looking for something to blame, i guess!
Hi Girls!
It's been really difficult to get on here.....I do log and read a few new 2ww posts but that's all I have time for:( We had my family over for Thanksgiving, made a huge meal....and it was soooo yummy!!! I'm 13w tomorrow and it's getting much better in the m/s category!!! YAY! I'm actually pretty excited because it usually takes 18w for it to subside so this is so nice!
Princess- so nice to hear that things are smoothing out for you too in that area:)
We picked up ONE of our new puppies on Friday last week, too:) I can't believe we've bought 2 dogs! We're nuts!!! LOL
We ended up getting a Labradoodle:) Her name is Shea and she's a caramel colour. We just adore her! The other pup is a white, female Maltipoo....who's name is Tilly:HH: I have wanted a maltipoo for about 10 years now and I'm so excited to finally pick up our new, little white ball of fluff!!! She's 3lbs right now!
4 days until my scan!!! Holy crap....it's a little nerve wracking I have to say. I have this sneaking suspicion that the tech will have no clue what a nub is and will take the wrong shot of the baby...and that I'll have to wait 4 more weeks anyway...LOL Atleast it's the highest resolution u/s machine in the town. Hopefully I get some sort of clue...cause it's driving me insane!!! I'm getting better and better at thinking, expecting, and actually hoping in some ways, that this is a boy. It's a relief inside to know that even though I'll be sad for a bit, I can see myself getting over the GD with this last baby faster than all the rest. It might be the finality of it all, who knows. Plus after reading some of the posts on here and thinking about me losing my baby or not being able to become pregnant....I feel so blessed to be pregnant right now:)
Mocha!!! Your baby is the size of a sweetpea!! So awesome!! I can't believe you're 6w already!
GG- I'm wondering if I'll regret finding out too....you know, thinking that I'll be fine and then finding out that I'm really not fine...but then there's no going back. If I get a really good nub shot and it screams BOY then I'm going to pass on the 18w u/s. If it screams GIRL then I'll have to go in for another u/s just to put my mind at rest. At this moment I have no clue what's inside me...I have zero intuition. What about you? Do you feel it's a girl?
I hope that everyone's m/s gets better real fast...it sucks so much :( I know that I'm missing so many people....I'm so frickin busy lately...and my computer time is up:( I have to start packing for our 9 hour trip on Thursday...going to a Wedding. And then we have to make a detour...another 8 hour round trip drive to pick up our second dog...and then my hubby has to work 2 days while I get to look after 2 puppies and 3 children all on my own...while in a hotel room. Sounds like fun, hey?!
I'll be back on later after the laundry and clean up! xoxoxo
Yep - I'm having to dig out the loose shirts too. What makes it worse is that I spent my whole summer showing off my new thin body in tight little shirts, so people are really starting to notice the change.Quote:
Originally Posted by tweedledeedum
DM - I can't believe your scan is so soon! Let the stalking begin....
Mocha- Me neither! It's a little surreal....I can't believe I'm nearly in the second trimester!
Well, I just couldn't take it any longer! I got my doppler out and tried to find the heartbeat. I'm not a big doppler user, and I really don't like the use of them or ultrasounds...but I have to say that the anxiety of seeing a baby without a heartbeat on my first u/s was weighing heavy on my mind.
Anyway, it's 160bpm, baby is on the right hand side and I felt a couple of kicks while trying to find it! Took me awhile because I thought baby would be lower but he/she is quite high up in the uterus. I'm feeling loads better now:) Just thought I'd share!!
I received a very special gift in the mail today. My cousin had her Grandmother make a very special gift in memory of my Evan Daniel. It is beautiful! And what made it even more special is it has the birth stone of the month I delivered Evan in which was Dec. I sat in my car at the post office and cried!
I just thought I would share this lovey surprise with you all!
What a touching and beautiful gift, princess :HH:
DM - that's exciting that you got to hear the heartbeat. I know it's all just an old wives tale, but that sounds like a girly heartrate to me!