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[SpicyTunaSushi]

When do I need to start weaning myself off of the folic acid and B6? When is it safe to start! I'm only 11dpo today.

Good question- I would keep it up for a while. I have just started to wean- only because I am not taking other supps, so I keep forgetting to take other FA other than prenatal. I was at about 2500 a day, then was at 2000 a day until recently, now about 1600 a day...

[Alexis2007]

How far along are you Spicy? I know they say you're supposed to be weaned off by 12 weeks right?

[begonia]

I know what you mean- with DD's nub- it was in between I think and I didn't get a shot of it, just saw it when they were cruising by. My friends DS's scan on the other hand was soooo girly! I mean I think it would fool all of the people on this site. So I was preparing to do their gender reveal scan, snickering, knowing that it was pink, and it was blue. Best not to have to worry one way or the other, you know?

Can I ask with multiple girls- do you love having a sis for your DD? I in a way, really want this for DD. I never had a sister and my brother (pigeon pair) and I always fought!

I do totally love having a sister for her; I think that is part of what made me OK with having a second girl. Two of my closest friends have sisters (I grew up with an older brother) and when they got married, had babies, etc ... the bond was just cooler b/c they really understood what the other was going through. My brother and I are pretty close but you know, it's not like I can call him and whine about pregnancy stuff. He'd listen but have no clue, LOL! So I do think particularly for shared experiences it is great stuff to have a same gender sibling. They share a room by choice right now and for the most part get along really well. I am sure they will fight as they get older, but their interests are so different (I can tell you FOR SURE they will never fight over clothes, LOL!) that I think they will parallel rather than collide in conflict too much.

Also part of the reason I'm a bit "whatever" about the gender is my girls couldn't have more different personalities, and I've definitely learned that THAT is what you love about them, KWIM? A third girl wouldn't be another DD1 or DD2. Plus DD1 is a total tomboy so I've got loads of superheros, building blocks, karate lessons, etc going on. It's fun

Alexis I haven't kept great track of my FA intake but I just tried to gradually reduce it; in the beginning I popped one with every meal, then cut out the one at breakfast, cut out one at lunch, and now I just take one at dinner. My prenatal has 800 in it. Have you booked your first appointment yet?!? So exciting to go and hear the heartbeat! FX you get an early scan too!

[Alexis2007]

I'm waiting till next week to call my OB (probably Monday). I don't want to feel silly for calling before I miss AF (due Mon/Tues). I remember last time when pregnant with DD2, I had to beg them to see me (at 4 weeks) because I had the WORST head cold and felt like crap and needed a Z-pack. They did the urine test and said, "Girl you're barely pregnant!" Made me feel kinda silly. But he told me at my pap in April they usually recommend first visit at 6-8 weeks so they can get an ultrasound. So, yep, I'll get to see my little one in there I'm trying to decide to go in at 6 weeks or wait till 8 weeks. The thing is we are going to see my sis in Maryland from Sept 16-23, so my appt will be either before or after that.

Do you remember how long in between dropping your doses? Was it like every 2 weeks you dropped a dose of FA or sooner like every week drop one?

My boobs are already sore this time! That's something different for me. Usually never get that until 5-6 weeks. They started hurting at 8dpo. Kinda how I knew something was up. That night in bed when I turned over they hurt. I'm like OMG!! lol

[Alexis2007]

Taking my digi in the morning. I'll be 13dpo so I'm hoping it shows up If it doesn't, I'm gonna start getting worried.

[3Pink1Blue]

Yay for a super soon look! At 13 dpo I'm sure your digi will pick it up. Can't wait to see it!

[Alexis2007]

It showed up!! Yay!!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Woohoo! Congrats again hun!

[SpicyTunaSushi]

How far along are you Spicy? I know they say you're supposed to be weaned off by 12 weeks right?

I am 7.5 weeks- I take about 1600 a day still.

[SpicyTunaSushi]

I do totally love having a sister for her; I think that is part of what made me OK with having a second girl. Two of my closest friends have sisters (I grew up with an older brother) and when they got married, had babies, etc ... the bond was just cooler b/c they really understood what the other was going through. My brother and I are pretty close but you know, it's not like I can call him and whine about pregnancy stuff. He'd listen but have no clue, LOL! So I do think particularly for shared experiences it is great stuff to have a same gender sibling. They share a room by choice right now and for the most part get along really well. I am sure they will fight as they get older, but their interests are so different (I can tell you FOR SURE they will never fight over clothes, LOL!) that I think they will parallel rather than collide in conflict too much.

Also part of the reason I'm a bit "whatever" about the gender is my girls couldn't have more different personalities, and I've definitely learned that THAT is what you love about them, KWIM? A third girl wouldn't be another DD1 or DD2. Plus DD1 is a total tomboy so I've got loads of superheros, building blocks, karate lessons, etc going on. It's fun

Alexis I haven't kept great track of my FA intake but I just tried to gradually reduce it; in the beginning I popped one with every meal, then cut out the one at breakfast, cut out one at lunch, and now I just take one at dinner. My prenatal has 800 in it. Have you booked your first appointment yet?!? So exciting to go and hear the heartbeat! FX you get an early scan too!

Thanks for this! I really want a sis for DD too. So, win win? I had a few 'nightmares' about having another DD last night. I just feel so much pressure from DH's family to have a boy. Boys are so treasured. I think that is where most of my anxiety comes from.