TTC Blue Crew Grads

[begonia]

LOL about once you have 3 what's one more ... that's what I keep thinking, but I don't have 3 yet! So we'll see how that goes.... the good news is I feel much better these days; still can't say I'm happy to have all girls but I'm at least excited to have three kids. For months I was regretting that decision so at least now I am moving in the right direction. As long as I think about them as my kids instead of "my girls" I typically feel better about it; I wish gender didn't feel like such an important thing, but every time people see a pregnant person that's the first question they ask!

CA that's interesting about your friend; when I see people say they regret not swaying (here or IRL) though I tend to want to tell them don't stress it! I mean it's nice in that you think you gave it a shot, but swaying is so far from a guarantee, KWIM? I have 2 friends IRL pg with boys after their 2 girls and they didn't sway a bit. Yet here I sit after a crazy sway, pg with girl #3. I'm a really research-oriented person and have read so many studies that I do think swaying through diet has merit. I just think the luck element is so big that personally I wouldn't regret NOT swaying ... if we fall pregnant on accident I won't be upset about not getting to sway. But then I got the chance to sway once, so I can see where if someone never has they might feel like it would make a difference for them.

Ah, sleep. Before I had kids I slept 6 hours a night and was fine! But now for some reason I must have 8-9, so I'm usually in bed at 10 and up between 6-7. I dread the baby thing though! I want a sleeper this time! Please, God, since you didn't give me a boy, AT LEAST give me a child that sleeps through the night by 3 months old!!!

[CapricornAquarius]

Begonia, I totally get what your saying in regards to swaying, I did say to her that women have swayed hardcore & still end up with the undesired gender & her response was I just wish I tried & I totally get that to.

Today I was suppose to go for a nice walk along the beach, but the weather is crap. Whats everyone up to today?

[3Pink1Blue]

CA - Yeah dh's family is a real treat, he's so lucky to have us
I did position and dh caffein when we got dd3, I will always regret doing such a half-assed sway but if I'd done a solid one and had another girl I don't think I'd have the guts to try again. Hell I got a boy and I still don't have the guts to sway again and 4 is a lot of kids lol

B - Since dd3 I have often referred to mine as my kids, it's like it helped me not put the emphasis on their genders. I hate that the first thing people ask about gender, I've learned their response is annoying no matter what you tell them. it's either "oh ANOTHER girl" closely followed by "are you going to try again"or "three sisters, that poor little guy" closely followed by "oh your husband must be so excited". Why the hell can't people just say congrats?!

Does anyone here live in Texas by any chance? Dh may be transferred there depending on the pay and I'd love to have some info not from google. My brain is flooded with the logistics of all of this so I've gotten almost nothing done lol

[CapricornAquarius]

B - Since dd3 I have often referred to mine as my kids, it's like it helped me not put the emphasis on their genders. I hate that the first thing people ask about gender, I've learned their response is annoying no matter what you tell them. it's either "oh ANOTHER girl" closely followed by "are you going to try again"or "three sisters, that poor little guy" closely followed by "oh your husband must be so excited". Why the hell can't people just say congrats?!

So true, people & their pathetic comments!

[WashingtonPromise]

Jen: I don't live in Texas, but I have a lot of family there. What part of Texas....you know it is a big state

B: I know it is so hard to think about having more children while pregnant. I can't stand when people ask me when/if I am going to have the next baby while I am still growing one. DH just always says "This one is the last". And then 2 years later we have another baby, I am sure family just roll their eyes behind our backs.......but they keep asking!!!!

CA: Almost 12 wks!!! When is your next appt?

I let all the children listen to the baby's h/b on my doppler the other day and they were so excited. My 5 yo said, "So now you really know it's in there , huh?" And my youngest didn't like the sound and cried the whole time. It was fun and I also let them find their own h/b , I think it made it more real for them.

[begonia]

CA - Yeah dh's family is a real treat, he's so lucky to have us
I did position and dh caffein when we got dd3, I will always regret doing such a half-assed sway but if I'd done a solid one and had another girl I don't think I'd have the guts to try again. Hell I got a boy and I still don't have the guts to sway again and 4 is a lot of kids lol

This is definitely me! I can't imagine swaying again. NO WAY. I'm out. If we have a 4th we're adopting. I'd do HT if DH would but that's a dead end, so adoption it is. But yes, at least I did get to give it a shot. I can see where someone who hasn't ever swayed (or did just shettles or something minimal) would at least want to try.

And really, why is that people can't just say congrats?!?! It's like there's a need to comment further! I've actually stopped even asking people what they're having; I really don't care. It doesn't matter to me. I bet you do get a lot of the "dh must be so happy" because I definitely get the "your dh must be sad" comments.

WP that's super sweet about the kiddos listening to the heartbeat And LOL about DH just always saying this one is the last. I know for sure this is our last pregnancy ... well, barring accidentally. Neither of us are getting "fixed" and given our history we could definitely have an accident, LOL! Yikes. Maybe we should get fixed. I think if I had an accidental pg I'd freak out ... my GD has been so bad this time I can't bear the idea of having it again.

CA when is your 12 week scan? Soon I think? I thought maybe this week even.... keep us posted!

[CapricornAquarius]

Yes I know 12wks has gone so quick, my scan is next wed, I cant wait, I just want to see my little bean & hear its heart beating.

[begonia]

OH fun!!! I'm glad it is so soon; it really is lovely to see the babe I have a scan on Thurs and am curious to see her now that she's so big!

[LolaInLove]

I miss you guys. I want to be over here.

[begonia]

Miss you too Lola. Really, really hope you're here very soon