Due Sept/Oct/Nov 2017 (5)

[XXforhubby]

Your bump looks different this time, Nann! Mine does too this time around.

I can't believe we have to wait until birth to know what you're having [emoji30][emoji6]! I completely understand though!


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[Nann3r]

Your bump looks different this time, Nann! Mine does too this time around.

I can't believe we have to wait until birth to know what you're having [emoji30][emoji6]! I completely understand though!


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[emoji178]Baby Girl [emoji254]EDD 9/30/2017 [emoji178]

I know! It's getting more and more difficult to wait ever week! [emoji24]


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[Shannshaff]

Beautiful pics ladies! I was just thinking...how did everyone get so far along already! And to have the nursery done! That is just crazy fiveboys! Good for you. I will be lucky if we have everything moved into and sorted in the new house by Nov at this rate!

My anatomy scan is on the 26th at exactly 20w. If we can make it through that without finding out, we will be golden! I just had to go to the Dr today for a UTI. Yuck. Hoping it clears soon and that the elevated proteins and sugars in my urine were from that!

[cosmosis]

I'm quite enjoying the team green feel lol. On another note, I have been terrible about taking folic acid I don't remember taking prenatals with DD at all actually, but that was so long ago. I eat beans daily though and I take prenatal dha and multi's.

[Nann3r]

I'm quite enjoying the team green feel lol. On another note, I have been terrible about taking folic acid I don't remember taking prenatals with DD at all actually, but that was so long ago. I eat beans daily though and I take prenatal dha and multi's.

I haven't taken one prenatal this pregnancy. /: they made me so sick with my daughter so I was afraid to take them this time. I took a multivitamin first trimester but then stopped as soon as they ran out. I wouldn't worry too much!


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[XXforhubby]

I've been plagued by Braxton Hicks! Of course they would have to wake me up and keep me awake from 12am-2am! Uncomfortable cramping! My OB said that they are perfectly normal and help "tone" the uterus. I use it as a way to practice breathing and getting my mind right for labor. But at 12-2am?!? I have a feeling she will make her appearance mid-late morning! All of my boys I had BH in the evening/early night time, and they were born 4-9:21am. We will see if my prediction holds true!

How is everyone else feeling?


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[emoji178]Baby Girl [emoji254]EDD 9/30/2017 [emoji178]

[Roedinga1]

Love everyone's bump pictures and hope everyone is doing well!
I had my 20 weeks ultrasound yesterday and they saw brightening of the bowel which is a soft marker for cystic fibrosis, downs and other things...or it could be nothing. I had the panorama which gave me a <1/10,000 risk for downs. Husband and I were both tested to see if we were carriers for CF and we are not, thank goodness. They did labs while I was at the hospital yesterday to test for numerous viruses that could cause this...CMV, parvo and toxo. No results yet. They said it could be because of my size...being small can sometimes cause bright bowel to show? I'm a nervous wreck. The next step is an amnio if anything shows up abnormal or if I want to 100% rule out any genetic chromosomal abnormalities. They said I'd need frequent ultrasounds to follow the issue and it could just go away?!
On a positive note, everything else looked perfect. This little guy was so cooperative and absolutely adorable! If anyone has ever had this issue or has any advice, I'd love to hear it! Thanks ladies!

[Shannshaff]

Roe - good to hear from you!! I am so sorry to hear that you got troubling news. ((BIG HUGS)) I have never heard of this, but just wanted to let you know we are here for you and that I will be praying extra hard that everything is perfect with your little man!

[XXforhubby]

(((Huge Hugs))) Roe! I too have not heard about this before, but I'm hoping it's just a one off thing. With my DS2, he had soft markers for Downs Syndrome (I did not have an NIPT). I can't remember what was abnormal on the scan though. I do know it was 2 different things, which made me super worried. I had a scan 4 weeks later along with tons of blood work to test for different things. Long story short, he is perfectly healthy! I'm hoping and praying that the same will hold true for you! We will all be here for you if you need to vent or to process things!!


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[Shannshaff]

I just have to say that I think I am finally at peace with the possibility that this baby is most likely boy #5. I have started looking at boy names and just feel that no matter the gender, this little one is our perfect caboose! I think I will always be a little sad if I never get to experience a girl, but it does not make me cry to think about it. Being team Green had really helped me come to terms with this I think. I do not dread looking at the girls section of the store anymore or anything. (Even though I do cringe at some of the little girl *fashions* I see)
I hope and pray that everyone here gets either their desired gender or to be at peace with their family as created by the universe specially for them. God and/or the Universe (depending on your beliefs) picked this precious soul to join your family and it will be the perfect fit and the best addition for everyone! Hang in there as most of us are to the halfway point and beyond! Enjoy those little kicks (when you can feel them).