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[Cinss]

Merry Christmas ladies! I haven't been on the boards too much lately, but wanted to be added to the roll call.
EDD 5/31, swayed pink ("lazy" swayer) and we're having BOY #3. I just found out yesterday. I have my anatomy scan to confirm in 2weeks but it was pretty clear. I am surprisingly doing well. I am a little sad, but not much. I am actually very excited to finally know. I just hope I get a decent reaction out of my family. They all wanted a girl so badly for us. The prospect of 3 boys obviously was a pretty good prospect, and I can definitely see myself with 3 lovely boys, so I feel blessed. We don't plan on having more, so hopefully my brother or sister will give our family some baby girls!

Ive added you to the front page. Be sure to let me know if anything changes at your next scan

[Bimby]

Thanks for the Ham infor ladies I will be certain to cook it then refigerate, awesome news for Chrissy

Quick question.. I have a pain in my calf, feels like a constant cramp.. Of course my anxious mind goes straight to DVT/blood clot. SHould I call my Ob's office of just wait it out in case its just a pulled muscle. I dont want to seem like a hypochondriac lol

[hotdogz&boyz]

^^That depends...is it tender and sore to the touch? Or is it entirely internal pain, like you had a bad Charlie horse that hasn't gone away? Did you do anything physically active recently that could cause a muscular issue? Do you have a history of clots?

If you have a reasonable explanation for the hurting, it is not sore or tender to the touch, and you don't have a history of clots, I would see what it is like tomorrow morning. If anything seems off (it's sore on the outside, you have had a clot or a history of clotting, you did nothing to bring it on and/or didn't have a Charlie horse or anything), I would ring the office. Just in case. They can give you more warning signs of a clot.

I am doing the Christmas thing at my folks house, so I am not real active online right now. But I read when I get a chance.

I am still sending prayers for some "finalization" to you spinning. I was not aware MTHR could cause defects in a fetus. I am positive for one aspect of MTHR and a second different clotting factor. It's why I take anticoagulants during pregnancy. I would be pretty irritated as well if they didn't test me during a prior loss for something that basic. My first thought was a balanced translocation, but I am sure they either already tested you and DH or plan to in order to see if that is the problem. It was one of the things they tested us for, since it can be a silent issue. But, again, I am so sorry you are having to deal with all the questions and heartbreak that comes with it.

I am happy to say that I have not used my Doppler in four days. I went through a period for a while where I was flipping out. I dunno why it was so much stronger, but I was using it daily. I can feel her more often now and am less concerned with finding her heartbeat. She must be getting stronger, her kicks are more obvious, even through my placenta. I am excited to see her (and, naturally, reconfirm she IS still a she!) and make sure all is well with her on the 28th. I have been doing shopping and even placed a HUGE cloth diaper order with my favorite WAHM. I am picking out some fabrics and designing some embroidered diapers. Diapers are one of my favorite parts...I am getting my second son some cute embroidered ones as well. He is no where close to being out of diapers (I am even concerned that my oldest will still be in diapers by the time this one comes in may...training is a huge bust so far). But anyway. Just giving a little update Anyone else doing baby shopping? Or window shopping since its Christmas and funds are low?

[spinningmadly]

hot dog-
I also wondered if i should have been on lovenox but the clotting factors seemed to be low?? so they said just the baby aspirin would suffice for that.
I was just looking over our binder of info from the last testing round and i just realized the karotyping results said normal BUT they say this result does not exclude possibility of subtle rearrangements below the resolution.. so we could have missed a translocation apparently which is I guess why they suggested a microarray

[Turning the page]

I have been doing shopping and even placed a HUGE cloth diaper order with my favorite WAHM. I am picking out some fabrics and designing some embroidered diapers. Diapers are one of my favorite parts...

Me too, hotdogz!! Is your WAHM diaper-maker a local gal, or does she make diapers for a broader audience? I am getting so excited about picking out cute new fluff! DH did make a good point yesterday, though, when he asked, "Wouldn't it be a lot more cost effective to re-use Wyatt's old newborn diapers?" They are all gender-neutral (because we were Team Green with him), so there really is no excuse not to use them! Sigh. Can anyone think of a good reason for me to buy some more? Anyone??

[Cinss]

Quick question.. I have a pain in my calf, feels like a constant cramp.. Of course my anxious mind goes straight to DVT/blood clot. SHould I call my Ob's office of just wait it out in case its just a pulled muscle. I dont want to seem like a hypochondriac lol

Cramps in the legs are super common and there are lots of things that cause them when pregnant. Try adding salt into your diet, drink plenty of water and give it a massage and stretch. BUT if you notice swelling or tenderness in your leg, contact your doctor in the rare chance it is a clot.

[Bimby]

^^That depends...is it tender and sore to the touch? Or is it entirely internal pain, like you had a bad Charlie horse that hasn't gone away? Did you do anything physically active recently that could cause a muscular issue? Do you have a history of clots?

If you have a reasonable explanation for the hurting, it is not sore or tender to the touch, and you don't have a history of clots, I would see what it is like tomorrow morning. If anything seems off (it's sore on the outside, you have had a clot or a history of clotting, you did nothing to bring it on and/or didn't have a Charlie horse or anything), I would ring the office. Just in case. They can give you more warning signs of a clot.

It is tender to touch but doesnt feel like its on the skin. Sort of feels bruised when I touch it. It seems to be better the more I walk around.. I might just call health direct and see what they say... I hate being paranoid but Id rather check it out. I havent been getting cramps, it just seems weird to just happen out of the blue.. Thanks for the advice Cinss & Hotdogz x

[Bimby]

Off to the Dr's just to get it checked, I didnt want to wait till after Christmas just in case. I called Health Direct and they said see a doc in the next 24 hours. Better to be safe I guess.

[Cinss]

Off to the Dr's just to get it checked, I didnt want to wait till after Christmas just in case. I called Health Direct and they said see a doc in the next 24 hours. Better to be safe I guess.

Yep definatly better to be safe goodluck.

[Bimby]

Doc wants me to get an ultrasound just to be safe so she booked a scan for me at 4.30 - Im happy that at least I'll know so will stop worrying.. I wonder if the tech will look at bubs if I ask nicely lol