Due in December/January/February 2013/14

[onthepond]

Fourthtime, saying a prayer for you that everything is just perfect (which I am sure that it is). Scary nonetheless, maybe babe just wants you to get a better look at him/her? Stay strong.

[onthepond]

So sorry you are feeling down, Meeks. I am just hoping that this is the time for your OB to be wrong...It can happen. Thinking of you!

[onthepond]

Had my 9 week, 5 day ultrasound today and baby measured exactly on at 9 weeks, 5 days with a heart rate of 162. Dr said all looks great and she sees absolutely no signs of anything to worry about. Baby was facing down and moving all over the place - I feel like I am in love already. I feel like I can breathe for another week. Sigh.

[Salsa]

Hey Meeks, just popping in!! Please please please don't look into it at all!!!!! A potty shot is MOST unreliable at this stage. You might as well be looking at your own foot and taking a guess!!! Jump out of that depression circle - honestly, it anatomically cannot mean anything!!! It physically isn't a penis or labia yet-it is just a protrusion. Boy or girl. It looks the same in a potty shot. It's the angle of that protrusion that has some method behind it. And you can only tell that from a complete saggittal view. At LEAST a wk further along than 11wks.... You still have every chance of a girl-honestly!! x x x

[meeks32]

Hey Meeks, just popping in!! Please please please don't look into it at all!!!!! A potty shot is MOST unreliable at this stage. You might as well be looking at your own foot and taking a guess!!! Jump out of that depression circle - honestly, it anatomically cannot mean anything!!! It physically isn't a penis or labia yet-it is just a protrusion. Boy or girl. It looks the same in a potty shot. It's the angle of that protrusion that has some method behind it. And you can only tell that from a complete saggittal view. At LEAST a wk further along than 11wks.... You still have every chance of a girl-honestly!! x x x

thanks hon, my logical brain knows this but my heart is terrified its so obviously boy.
I cant believe how different this pregnancy has been only to result in the same gender!

[meeks32]

onthepond I think I was so busy having a pity party and memememememe moment I forgot to welcome you to the group, WELCOME!! I am due 18th Feb so not far in front of you.

[onthepond]

Thanks so much Meeks and don't feel bad - we would/have all felt the same exact way! Congrats to you, too!

[myrainbowgirl]

thanks hon, my logical brain knows this but my heart is terrified its so obviously boy.
I cant believe how different this pregnancy has been only to result in the same gender!

I totally feel your pain, Meeks. After my 8-wk ultrasound, and assuming boy from Ramzi theory, I have been terrified of hearing boy again myself. I honestly was shocked at my own reaction (crying and cursing and all kinds of lovely stuff)...really brought to light how strong my GD is. I was upset after hearing DS3 was a boy (and at that time really did think we were done), but I did NOT react like I reacted this time (when it's not even official yet)! I am soooo dreading finding out for sure. Maybe my initial reaction after Ramzi will be my worst? Hope so, because I am embarrassed by it. I mean, what an amazing blessing to be the mother of 4 boys. What a PRIVILEGE to raise these future men...the world needs a few good men, ya know? Having a hand in that is truly a blessing, that not many women in this world can say they've had. If I would only choose to look at it that way ALL the time, then I wouldn't feel so sad. I need to remind myself of that daily...maybe it will help!!

[myrainbowgirl]

P.S. Girl mamas, please don't take offense to my above statement. I am SO jealous of you all!! Believe me! I am just trying to give myself some perspective. What a privilege to raise all those beautiful young ladies, too! We are all so blessed.

[meeks32]

Rainbow I know what you mean, I am good at seeing the positives some of the time, or even most of the time, but the little bits creep in. I kept seeing girls everywhere when I went to the shops after. I was doing so well holding it all together and it's only been a day later that I'm really feeling crap.

Something that is bugging me is the uncertainty. A few ladies pointed out at 11 weeks all babies have long tube like genitals which go on to rise or tuck in depending on the gender, now I'm having hope. Hope is great, but its also my worst enemy because I'm scared next let down will be even worse.