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Calling all the Pregnant PS''ers
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Mandarine- Go PURPLE go! How exciting! Cannot WAIT to hear!!!
Sabine- Booooo on the test! I hope you get better results from the next one!
Welcome Circe! Congratulations!
Peony- I am SO glad you checked back in! I was really worried about you! The babies look so cute and I am so happy to hear all is well!!!!
Mela- I know you ordered a bag off of Mamabargains already, but I just thought I'd let you know they have a FANTASTIC swanky one up right now! It is gorgeous...in case you can be tempted with another. Self-admitted purse-a-holic here, just trying to enable others...
Courtney- you look freakin' fantastic! I can't believe that is your belly ONE WEEK out! Wowzers!
I am seriously out of the loop again. Crazy work and in-laws in town... Hope everyone is doing well. Wanted to let you all know we ordered a doppler fom Stork Radio to rent for 3 months just for fun (and to help with my ongoing craziness of "oh-my-gosh-I-don't-think-there's-anything-in-there-anymore
brain) and it's awesome! I was skeptical b/c I have read mixed reviews about these at-home dealios, but it really is great! I found the heartbeat myself, but also took it to my doc appt on Friday for verification, and sure enough, there it was! Just a little PSA for anyone that might be considering... We have our big ultrasound on Friday!!!!! I can't believe we are going to find out what's a brewin' in this belly (that is still BARELY showing- can't believe it)! Sooo.....my poll continues! Anyone have anymore guesses for me?!?!? I still have NO CLUE!!! Here's what I have so far:
BOY GIRL
Mela Fisher
EBree Natalina's DH
ChinaCat
Mandarine
ETA: I think I started feeling itty bitty kicks in the past few days!!! First noticed a little poke sensation on Weds, and it keeps happening, right in the same spot! SOOOOO cool!!!!
18weeks 4days today
Sabine- Booooo on the test! I hope you get better results from the next one!
Welcome Circe! Congratulations!
Peony- I am SO glad you checked back in! I was really worried about you! The babies look so cute and I am so happy to hear all is well!!!!
Mela- I know you ordered a bag off of Mamabargains already, but I just thought I'd let you know they have a FANTASTIC swanky one up right now! It is gorgeous...in case you can be tempted with another. Self-admitted purse-a-holic here, just trying to enable others...
Courtney- you look freakin' fantastic! I can't believe that is your belly ONE WEEK out! Wowzers!
I am seriously out of the loop again. Crazy work and in-laws in town... Hope everyone is doing well. Wanted to let you all know we ordered a doppler fom Stork Radio to rent for 3 months just for fun (and to help with my ongoing craziness of "oh-my-gosh-I-don't-think-there's-anything-in-there-anymore
BOY GIRL
Mela Fisher
EBree Natalina's DH
ChinaCat
Mandarine
ETA: I think I started feeling itty bitty kicks in the past few days!!! First noticed a little poke sensation on Weds, and it keeps happening, right in the same spot! SOOOOO cool!!!!
18weeks 4days today
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I got a call from the doctor's office saying my blood test results were "great." I think the nurse was in a hurry when I called back because she didn't elaborate. I about had a heart attack when I got the message from them because they didn't say what it was in regards to (obviously I knew it was the blood test), so I convinced myself that that's how they did it when it was bad news. I managed to squawk out, "So it was normal?" before the nurse got off the phone. She said yes. Phew.
Sabine, I am like the least fun teacher in the world -- in other words, I never just "stop teaching" because it's the end of the year or show pointless movies. We have tests and projects up until the last day. In fact, they have to read two more books in the next month! But I digress. I think you should cut yourself some slack. Tests and reviews for tests and presentations every day sound like a lot. Can you cut a test and just put that info on the final or give a harder quiz? I am the queen of work, work, work until the final bell rings, but on the other hand it isn't fair to overwork yourself and the kids just because time is running short now. Sometimes compromises have to be made, and with maybe one fewer big assessment on the calendar you would have a little more breathing room for your own sanity.
Sabine, I am like the least fun teacher in the world -- in other words, I never just "stop teaching" because it's the end of the year or show pointless movies. We have tests and projects up until the last day. In fact, they have to read two more books in the next month! But I digress. I think you should cut yourself some slack. Tests and reviews for tests and presentations every day sound like a lot. Can you cut a test and just put that info on the final or give a harder quiz? I am the queen of work, work, work until the final bell rings, but on the other hand it isn't fair to overwork yourself and the kids just because time is running short now. Sometimes compromises have to be made, and with maybe one fewer big assessment on the calendar you would have a little more breathing room for your own sanity.
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M- im going with team purple only bc I would love someone to join me in that team 
hehe its fun fun!
Sabine- sorry about the 3 hr..I know how u feel
Natalina- I need to see a belly pic for ya to guess what team
Pandora and mela...im waiting patientlyyyy for u guys !!
Pandora- went to doc about the rash...he said it was regular newborn rash.(I think he called it "miriari"..don''t quote me on that ) but its not red anymore ..just pimply and dry..he said put nothing on it and it will go away..thanx again for the advice
hehe its fun fun!Sabine- sorry about the 3 hr..I know how u feel
Natalina- I need to see a belly pic for ya to guess what team
Pandora and mela...im waiting patientlyyyy for u guys !!
Pandora- went to doc about the rash...he said it was regular newborn rash.(I think he called it "miriari"..don''t quote me on that ) but its not red anymore ..just pimply and dry..he said put nothing on it and it will go away..thanx again for the advice
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Peony - don''t worry on the weight thing. I started out underweight, lost weight in the first-tri and have now put on in the 50lb region (mainly on my ankles I think...)
Talking to friends, they all seem to have had different patterns of weight gain - one started off overweight and put on almost nothing in the whole pregnancy (and still had a BIG baby), another put on stacks in the first 16 weeks and then slowed right down...
Circe, my only tip (noticing you''ve already got m/s from the TTC thread) is that if your m/s gets really bad and misery inducing, go and see your doctor and get something for it. There are a few very safe options available for treating it, and the sooner you get it treated the better the chance of it getting better. Ending up with hyperemesis is far worse for you and the baby!
Natalina - my vote is for Team BLUE
So, is Mela still with us? Lara seems to have vanished for a bit...
I''m still here - should have finished painting and constructing the cupboard by tonight. Then have to remove paint from floor - and worst of all, paint from foot: note to self... do not paint in barefeet when you are not capable of reaching toes anymore. 3 showers later I still have white paint on my toes and I will be getting very odd looks from the midwives if I end up in labour before I get it off. DH thinks it''s funny and won''t help... Grrrr
We got in a bit of a mess yesterday - I''d managed to sit on the floor to get the last screws in the wardrobe and DH was assisting by holding things at the right angle (I''m the DIY person in our house). Then I needed to stand up again... it was a nightmare, worse that trying to get out of the bath last week. I now weigh more than he does and none of my legs etc go in the right place, especially since they and my feet are so swollen up and my ankles hurt so much. In the end he managed to haul me to my feet - and I have fingerprint bruises on my arms from the process
- even worse, so does he!
Warning to all - if you want to embark on major construction projects... do them before 30 weeks when you can still retrieve the screws that roll under the table without needing scaffolding to do it!
Pandora
39 weeks today...
Circe, my only tip (noticing you''ve already got m/s from the TTC thread) is that if your m/s gets really bad and misery inducing, go and see your doctor and get something for it. There are a few very safe options available for treating it, and the sooner you get it treated the better the chance of it getting better. Ending up with hyperemesis is far worse for you and the baby!
Natalina - my vote is for Team BLUE
So, is Mela still with us? Lara seems to have vanished for a bit...
I''m still here - should have finished painting and constructing the cupboard by tonight. Then have to remove paint from floor - and worst of all, paint from foot: note to self... do not paint in barefeet when you are not capable of reaching toes anymore. 3 showers later I still have white paint on my toes and I will be getting very odd looks from the midwives if I end up in labour before I get it off. DH thinks it''s funny and won''t help... Grrrr
We got in a bit of a mess yesterday - I''d managed to sit on the floor to get the last screws in the wardrobe and DH was assisting by holding things at the right angle (I''m the DIY person in our house). Then I needed to stand up again... it was a nightmare, worse that trying to get out of the bath last week. I now weigh more than he does and none of my legs etc go in the right place, especially since they and my feet are so swollen up and my ankles hurt so much. In the end he managed to haul me to my feet - and I have fingerprint bruises on my arms from the process
Warning to all - if you want to embark on major construction projects... do them before 30 weeks when you can still retrieve the screws that roll under the table without needing scaffolding to do it!
Pandora
39 weeks today...
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Pandora - congrats on 39 weeks!!
Your stories are hilarious! haha. Cannot believe you''re still DIY''ing now! wow.
I''m still here. Still Preggers...and admittedly, I''ve been a little quiet because, well, I was seriously dissapointed that I didn''t have the baby on May 10th (Mother''s Day). I *know* it''s irrational. I know! But I believed it SO DEEPLY, and I had DH convinced too...that we were both SHOCKED that I didn''t go into labour. I was sure that the May 9th full moon, combined with the fact that I was born on Mother''s day. D''oh. They say not to get your hopes up, and we did.
The trick on us too, was that I was getting all those cramps at night (4 nights) and then - nothing - they stopped. Haven''t had a cramp in 3 nights. weird.
Anyways. Now I''m just hanging in there. I feel amazing. Zero side effects of PG. I''ve been exercising about 1.5 a day (hiking or yoga) and have never felt better. Go figure.
Mela 38w4d
Your stories are hilarious! haha. Cannot believe you''re still DIY''ing now! wow.
I''m still here. Still Preggers...and admittedly, I''ve been a little quiet because, well, I was seriously dissapointed that I didn''t have the baby on May 10th (Mother''s Day). I *know* it''s irrational. I know! But I believed it SO DEEPLY, and I had DH convinced too...that we were both SHOCKED that I didn''t go into labour. I was sure that the May 9th full moon, combined with the fact that I was born on Mother''s day. D''oh. They say not to get your hopes up, and we did.
The trick on us too, was that I was getting all those cramps at night (4 nights) and then - nothing - they stopped. Haven''t had a cramp in 3 nights. weird.
Anyways. Now I''m just hanging in there. I feel amazing. Zero side effects of PG. I''ve been exercising about 1.5 a day (hiking or yoga) and have never felt better. Go figure.
Mela 38w4d
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Thanks everyone for the votes! Seems like Team Purple is on the lead!!!!. I also added Mr Mandarine's vote (Blue!).
Peony, I wanted to echo what Neat said...the book is definitely wacko on the nutrition portion IMO. Particularly when they talk about eating foods that are not particularly healthy. I am eating mroe than I usually do, but I also have a tendency to gain weight so it's easy for me (I only have to "think" about eating something 'bad' and I gain weight! lol). My diet right now consist of:
-Breakfast: Fiber one cereal, strawberries, organic fat free milk and flax seeds. A cup of decaf with milk (cafe con leche style)
-Snack: Cheese, or a piece of fruit, or a "green" smoothie (my MIL makes me "raw" smoothies with a bunch of good veggies and fruit in it)
-Lunch: a sandwich on whole grain with some salad or a couple of eggs with some cheese and tomato, etc.
-Snack: Yogurt and a fruit, or some cheese and crackers, etc.
-Dinner: Full meal (Salad most times or some other type of veggie, chicken -the occassional red meat and fish twice a week-, a starch -usually whole wheat pasta or some potatoes).
I don't really eat any type of candy or fast food and I drink water all day long (sometimes I add OJ in the morning, but not always). Before getting pregnant my diet was essentially the same minus the morning snack and the starch at night.
So don't stress, just make sure you have a balanced and varied diet...I think it is important to eat the right things rather than some "empty" calories. It sounds like you are on the right track and like others have said, everyone is different and most people with m/s actually loose weight in the beginning!.
Sabine I am sorry to hear about the test and having to do the 3-hour!!!!
Mela I was wondering were you were!. Don't be dissapointed, when the day comes it will be the perfect day regardless of the actual date
Phoenix That would have freaked me out too!. Congrats on the good results!
Natalina Yay for kicks!!!! How exciting!!!
Ok back to work. Doctor's appintment (regular OBGYN) in an hour...and tomorrow the ultrasound!!! I really hope they can tell us!!!! Hopefully we don't get the same idiot tech because I honestly don't believe a word she says anymore!.
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TEAM BLUE
-Robbie
-Mr. Mandarine
TEAM PINK
-Peony
-Mela
-Sha
-Fisher
-Fiery
TEAM PURPLE (Boy/Girl)
-CurlyGirl
-Pandora
-Mandarine
-Janine
-Qtie
-Kaleigh
-Sabine
-EBree
-Sweet pea
-Circe
-Natalina
-NYC
ETA: Added Fiery's vote!
Peony, I wanted to echo what Neat said...the book is definitely wacko on the nutrition portion IMO. Particularly when they talk about eating foods that are not particularly healthy. I am eating mroe than I usually do, but I also have a tendency to gain weight so it's easy for me (I only have to "think" about eating something 'bad' and I gain weight! lol). My diet right now consist of:
-Breakfast: Fiber one cereal, strawberries, organic fat free milk and flax seeds. A cup of decaf with milk (cafe con leche style)
-Snack: Cheese, or a piece of fruit, or a "green" smoothie (my MIL makes me "raw" smoothies with a bunch of good veggies and fruit in it)
-Lunch: a sandwich on whole grain with some salad or a couple of eggs with some cheese and tomato, etc.
-Snack: Yogurt and a fruit, or some cheese and crackers, etc.
-Dinner: Full meal (Salad most times or some other type of veggie, chicken -the occassional red meat and fish twice a week-, a starch -usually whole wheat pasta or some potatoes).
I don't really eat any type of candy or fast food and I drink water all day long (sometimes I add OJ in the morning, but not always). Before getting pregnant my diet was essentially the same minus the morning snack and the starch at night.
So don't stress, just make sure you have a balanced and varied diet...I think it is important to eat the right things rather than some "empty" calories. It sounds like you are on the right track and like others have said, everyone is different and most people with m/s actually loose weight in the beginning!.
Sabine I am sorry to hear about the test and having to do the 3-hour!!!!
Mela I was wondering were you were!. Don't be dissapointed, when the day comes it will be the perfect day regardless of the actual date
Phoenix That would have freaked me out too!. Congrats on the good results!
Natalina Yay for kicks!!!! How exciting!!!
Ok back to work. Doctor's appintment (regular OBGYN) in an hour...and tomorrow the ultrasound!!! I really hope they can tell us!!!! Hopefully we don't get the same idiot tech because I honestly don't believe a word she says anymore!.
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TEAM BLUE
-Robbie
-Mr. Mandarine
TEAM PINK
-Peony
-Mela
-Sha
-Fisher
-Fiery
TEAM PURPLE (Boy/Girl)
-CurlyGirl
-Pandora
-Mandarine
-Janine
-Qtie
-Kaleigh
-Sabine
-EBree
-Sweet pea
-Circe
-Natalina
-NYC
ETA: Added Fiery's vote!
fieryred33143
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MMEEELLLAAAA-Did I forget your birthday???
If I did, I'm sorry and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Here's hoping that Daisy and ***LUNA***
make their appearances real soon.
Has CDT been around lately? I hope she's doing well.
Mandarine-Put me on teampink. For some reason I just see girls for you!
Sabine-Sorry about having to take the 3 hour. What a pain but I'm crossing my fingers that you'll pass the 3 hour.
Circe-Congratulations and welcome
Natalina-I need a belly picture but I'm thinking team blue for you
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I had a Drs appt yesterday. She's head down
. She can still move which is very possible because this girl does not like to stay still. Everything else looked good. I'm back at work and have 150 emails to go through
Has CDT been around lately? I hope she's doing well.
Mandarine-Put me on teampink. For some reason I just see girls for you!
Sabine-Sorry about having to take the 3 hour. What a pain but I'm crossing my fingers that you'll pass the 3 hour.
Circe-Congratulations and welcome
Natalina-I need a belly picture but I'm thinking team blue for you
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I had a Drs appt yesterday. She's head down
mela lu
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Hi everyone! Long time no talk, been swamped with work and life!
Mandarine: I'm team blue for you- all the way!
Natalina: ALSO team blue for you!
Mela: sorry you didn't go into labor on Mother's Day! Hopefully things will get to progressing really soon.
Pandora: Also wishing good vibes for you- when you're done with your painting! I can't even imagine my OCD if I should go into labor in the middle of a project.
Sabine: Major bummer about the 3 hour glucose test. I'm thinking I'll have the same issue when the time comes- I have weird blood... (I'm being irrational)
Speaking of blood, I have my NT/blood tests today. I was 12 weeks yesterday. Time flies when you're paranoid there is no child in there. I swear, we were in the office three weeks ago, say the gummi bear, heard the heartbeat and all, and I'm STILL super panicked there won't be anything THERE when we go in today. I'm not sure why, I've got the typical easing of symptoms which aids in my paranoia, along with pretty much no other issues, so it's pretty uneventful. I've been lucky that this will have been my third ultrasound since 6w- so I've been getting reassurance that all's well. I guess it's just the lack of ANYTHING happening. I have no signs of anything bad, though, never had one bit of spotting or any cramps, I've just seen so many cases of missed miscarriages that I'm scared.
I know, I know, I'm insane.
Anyway, can anyone tell me about the NT test? What happens, how long it'll take? Thank you.
ETA: Durrrr, CIRCE, welcome!!
Mandarine: I'm team blue for you- all the way!
Natalina: ALSO team blue for you!
Mela: sorry you didn't go into labor on Mother's Day! Hopefully things will get to progressing really soon.
Pandora: Also wishing good vibes for you- when you're done with your painting! I can't even imagine my OCD if I should go into labor in the middle of a project.
Sabine: Major bummer about the 3 hour glucose test. I'm thinking I'll have the same issue when the time comes- I have weird blood... (I'm being irrational)
Speaking of blood, I have my NT/blood tests today. I was 12 weeks yesterday. Time flies when you're paranoid there is no child in there. I swear, we were in the office three weeks ago, say the gummi bear, heard the heartbeat and all, and I'm STILL super panicked there won't be anything THERE when we go in today. I'm not sure why, I've got the typical easing of symptoms which aids in my paranoia, along with pretty much no other issues, so it's pretty uneventful. I've been lucky that this will have been my third ultrasound since 6w- so I've been getting reassurance that all's well. I guess it's just the lack of ANYTHING happening. I have no signs of anything bad, though, never had one bit of spotting or any cramps, I've just seen so many cases of missed miscarriages that I'm scared.
I know, I know, I'm insane.
Anyway, can anyone tell me about the NT test? What happens, how long it'll take? Thank you.
ETA: Durrrr, CIRCE, welcome!!
NovemberBride
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Mandarine, I am voting Team Pink for you. No real reason, just a feeling.
Peony, good to hear from you and I am glad the little ones are doing well. I hope to see you around here more once school finishes.
Sabine, Sorry to hear about the GD test, hopefully it was a fluke and you''ll pass the 3 hour with flying colors.
Mela, I am sorry to hear you and DH were disappointed the LO did not appear on Sunday, but I am sure he/she will be here soon!
Circe - welcome!
Natalina, thanks for sharing your experience with the doppler, I am thinking about renting one but afraid DH will think it''s going overboard.
Pandora, I can''t believe you still are doing projects - I hope you get them done before Daisy arrives.
Not too much new to report here, we got the results of our sequential screen and we got the lowest risk (1 in 10,000) for both Downs and Trisomy 18, so that is a big relief. I finally told work and my friend said it was a good thing since I am starting to show. Now that I am entering the second trimester I feel so much better, I have my energy back and I even went to the gym twice last week.
Peony, good to hear from you and I am glad the little ones are doing well. I hope to see you around here more once school finishes.
Sabine, Sorry to hear about the GD test, hopefully it was a fluke and you''ll pass the 3 hour with flying colors.
Mela, I am sorry to hear you and DH were disappointed the LO did not appear on Sunday, but I am sure he/she will be here soon!
Circe - welcome!
Natalina, thanks for sharing your experience with the doppler, I am thinking about renting one but afraid DH will think it''s going overboard.
Pandora, I can''t believe you still are doing projects - I hope you get them done before Daisy arrives.
Not too much new to report here, we got the results of our sequential screen and we got the lowest risk (1 in 10,000) for both Downs and Trisomy 18, so that is a big relief. I finally told work and my friend said it was a good thing since I am starting to show. Now that I am entering the second trimester I feel so much better, I have my energy back and I even went to the gym twice last week.
E B
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Phoenix- I'm glad your test results were normal! Big relief, huh?
mela- I'm sorry baby didn't make his/her appearance that day, but maybe the two of you will share a birthday? You're so close, and I'm glad you're feeling good. Could you send me some of those 'feelin' great' vibes, if you have any extra?
Amber- Good luck at the NT scan today, hon! From what I remember, we had a long(ish) ultrasound where the tech measured the nuchal fold (at the base of the neck), and various bones. They drew some blood after the scan and that was that. It was one of the coolest ultrasounds we had, because it was the first time he really looked like a baby. It was also the first hint we got that he was a boy!
NovemberBride- Another big congrats on great test results!
I had a great Mother's Day, minus a few snags with a company I'd gone through for presents for MIL and my mother. It was a beautiful day, and my husband brought me cereal in bed, surprised me with pink tulips (and a Shamwow box set, LOL!) and made us burgers on the grill for dinner. Nice and relaxed. Other that that, we're just going to childbirth classes and counting down the days. The rib/back pain I've been experiencing hasn't been getting any better, and a full night's sleep has been, well, impossible. For weeks. But I'm trying to catch naps here and there, and keep in mind that he should be dropping soon. Anyone have any tried and true tips on how to get him to drop, or is that just a natural process?
Anyway, I'm glad everyone else seems to be doing well! CDT, I'm also thinking about you! Hope you and baby boy are okay.
31w5d
mela- I'm sorry baby didn't make his/her appearance that day, but maybe the two of you will share a birthday? You're so close, and I'm glad you're feeling good. Could you send me some of those 'feelin' great' vibes, if you have any extra?
Amber- Good luck at the NT scan today, hon! From what I remember, we had a long(ish) ultrasound where the tech measured the nuchal fold (at the base of the neck), and various bones. They drew some blood after the scan and that was that. It was one of the coolest ultrasounds we had, because it was the first time he really looked like a baby. It was also the first hint we got that he was a boy!
NovemberBride- Another big congrats on great test results!
I had a great Mother's Day, minus a few snags with a company I'd gone through for presents for MIL and my mother. It was a beautiful day, and my husband brought me cereal in bed, surprised me with pink tulips (and a Shamwow box set, LOL!) and made us burgers on the grill for dinner. Nice and relaxed. Other that that, we're just going to childbirth classes and counting down the days. The rib/back pain I've been experiencing hasn't been getting any better, and a full night's sleep has been, well, impossible. For weeks. But I'm trying to catch naps here and there, and keep in mind that he should be dropping soon. Anyone have any tried and true tips on how to get him to drop, or is that just a natural process?
Anyway, I'm glad everyone else seems to be doing well! CDT, I'm also thinking about you! Hope you and baby boy are okay.
31w5d
Mandarine
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Amber There you are! I was thinking about you!. Don''t worry, baby is in there and growing like crazy!!! I basically have zero symptoms (other than the new growing bump) so I understand being a little freaked out, but always try to keep happy thoughts. Itd does get better though, I promise!.
Nov congrats on the results!!! That''s great news!!!. I''m not entirely sure why my Dr doesn''t give me results until they do the second blood draw at 16-18 weeks. The test is called the same, but I guess maybe there is a one-part and a two-part test...who knows. In any case, congrats!!!
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I am back from the Doctor. Get this...My belly measures 20 weeks!!!
. I''m 14w5d today!. She said it was perfectly normal to measure 4-5 weeks ahead with twins, but for some reason I still think that''s crazy!. In any case, I guess that means all is good so I''m happy. Got to hear both heart beats again today so that was great!.
Tomorrow the ultrasound is with the same tech that told me crazy things last time and got me all freaked out. They didn''t have any techs so it is what it is. She guessed two boys last time, but said like 20 times to not hold her to it because it was so early and she wasn''t sure on either baby (particularly on Baby B). This was at 13 weeks, so let''s see if tomorrow she says she''s sure about whatever she sees or not. I so wish we had a different tech, I have very little faith in this one anymore
. Going forward I''ve decided I''m doing my bi-weekly u/s at the peri''s office...it''s a little bit further away but the Dr comes in after the u/s to take a look herself...so I think that''s good.
Anyway...here are the votes!
TEAM BLUE
-Robbie
-Mr. Mandarine
-Amber
TEAM PINK
-Peony
-Mela
-Sha
-Fisher
-Fiery
-November
TEAM PURPLE (Boy/Girl)
-CurlyGirl
-Pandora
-Mandarine
-Janine
-Qtie
-Kaleigh
-Sabine
-EBree
-Sweet pea
-Circe
-Natalina
-NYC
Nov congrats on the results!!! That''s great news!!!. I''m not entirely sure why my Dr doesn''t give me results until they do the second blood draw at 16-18 weeks. The test is called the same, but I guess maybe there is a one-part and a two-part test...who knows. In any case, congrats!!!
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I am back from the Doctor. Get this...My belly measures 20 weeks!!!
Tomorrow the ultrasound is with the same tech that told me crazy things last time and got me all freaked out. They didn''t have any techs so it is what it is. She guessed two boys last time, but said like 20 times to not hold her to it because it was so early and she wasn''t sure on either baby (particularly on Baby B). This was at 13 weeks, so let''s see if tomorrow she says she''s sure about whatever she sees or not. I so wish we had a different tech, I have very little faith in this one anymore
Anyway...here are the votes!
TEAM BLUE
-Robbie
-Mr. Mandarine
-Amber
TEAM PINK
-Peony
-Mela
-Sha
-Fisher
-Fiery
-November
TEAM PURPLE (Boy/Girl)
-CurlyGirl
-Pandora
-Mandarine
-Janine
-Qtie
-Kaleigh
-Sabine
-EBree
-Sweet pea
-Circe
-Natalina
-NYC
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madarine: don't worry about your belly measuring ahead, you have 2 LO's in there! And i just find it really cute, like these little gals/guys are just raring to come into this world! I agree about not being able to wait--the way I looked at it, it was still a surprise for 20wks, and with an ultrasound they still can't say 100%! (our tech said "99%" but I still never felt sure, especially since random people in the street kept announcing that I must be having a boy! Luckily the u/s was right in the end, because I had everything in pink!). Can't wait till tomorrow and hope this tech is better this time!
oh and as for the blood draws, in my case they gave me the results after the first draw, but then combined the 2 after the 2nd draw. There are different variations of the test, but I can't remember what they were called. I think I also had a sequential test done, but another version is the triple screen or quad screen. I believe the sequential is a newer version, but ladiies here probably know more, since I seem to have forgotten!
oh and as for the blood draws, in my case they gave me the results after the first draw, but then combined the 2 after the 2nd draw. There are different variations of the test, but I can't remember what they were called. I think I also had a sequential test done, but another version is the triple screen or quad screen. I believe the sequential is a newer version, but ladiies here probably know more, since I seem to have forgotten!
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Hey ladies. I''ve been reading, but haven''t had any time to post, and now I''m so far behind, I can''t possibly comment on everything I wanted to. So: YAY for the good things that have been going on, BOO to the bad things.
Mela- I LOVED your photos. Gorgeous. You are so close. Don''t leave us!
Courtney- Thank you for your birth story, and your honesty about not loving BF all the time. It helps. You and Alila are so beautiful.
Sabine- Ugh, sorry you didn''t pass the GD test. Mine is tomorrow. So what does that mean for you now? Do you have to follow a special diet, or do they just watch it?
Fiery- Welcome back from Vegas! I agree, that is one place that is not preggo-friendly.
Mandarine- I am voting Team PINK for you.
Pandora- My word of the day yesterday was "whinge". Totally thought of you. You''re so close!!! Can''t wait to meet Miss Daisy.
Ok, that''s all I can remember off the top of my head. Oh wait, WELCOME CIRCE!!!
I''ve been doing okay. Good and bad all at once.
GOOD: We closed on our first house!!!!! I had my first baby shower, which was really fun.
DH surprised me with a sweet card and gift on Mother''s Day, which I was so not expecting.
I am feeling CRAZY kicks now, and it looks like I have a marching band in my stomach.
BAD: We are moving June 1, and have no time to pack. Still need movers, painters and need to re-stain the floors, which is going to cost more $ than we thought. We are going to have to buy a ton of furniture, plus nursery stuff.
I fell really hard the other night, of course while DH was out of town. All is fine, but it really freaked me out and now I just feel vulnerable all the time. Before that, I even sometimes forgot I was preggo b/c it''s been a relatively easy one and now I just feel like something bad could happen out of nowhere.
I haven''t been emotional this whole pregnancy, until this week. My stupid DVR cut off the last 10 minutes of LOST last week.
I burst into tears and blamed DH. I finally look pregnant and just feel lumpy.
Work is too busy, plus there are lay-offs left and right. This has become a really toxic place to work and morale is terrible. Luckily, I like my bosses, but it''s been stressful. Chance we may be moving to another place, which would be great as far as stability, but I would have to take a pay-cut and we have to leave behind some loyal employees.
So, if all goes as planned, I will be moving into our first house, possibly changing jobs, having two more baby showers, doing all of my labor/baby classes, interviewing pediatricians and all of that jazz, decorating a house in the next two months. Plus all of the other million things I have not done yet to prepare for baby.
Oh, and we have NO names. I will have to start a post on that later.
Ok, thanks girls, I feel better. Seeing it written out it''s not that bad!
Mela- I LOVED your photos. Gorgeous. You are so close. Don''t leave us!
Courtney- Thank you for your birth story, and your honesty about not loving BF all the time. It helps.
You and Alila are so beautiful. Sabine- Ugh, sorry you didn''t pass the GD test. Mine is tomorrow. So what does that mean for you now? Do you have to follow a special diet, or do they just watch it?
Fiery- Welcome back from Vegas! I agree, that is one place that is not preggo-friendly.
Mandarine- I am voting Team PINK for you.
Pandora- My word of the day yesterday was "whinge". Totally thought of you. You''re so close!!! Can''t wait to meet Miss Daisy.
Ok, that''s all I can remember off the top of my head. Oh wait, WELCOME CIRCE!!!
I''ve been doing okay. Good and bad all at once.
GOOD: We closed on our first house!!!!! I had my first baby shower, which was really fun.
DH surprised me with a sweet card and gift on Mother''s Day, which I was so not expecting.
I am feeling CRAZY kicks now, and it looks like I have a marching band in my stomach.
BAD: We are moving June 1, and have no time to pack. Still need movers, painters and need to re-stain the floors, which is going to cost more $ than we thought. We are going to have to buy a ton of furniture, plus nursery stuff.
I fell really hard the other night, of course while DH was out of town. All is fine, but it really freaked me out and now I just feel vulnerable all the time. Before that, I even sometimes forgot I was preggo b/c it''s been a relatively easy one and now I just feel like something bad could happen out of nowhere.
I haven''t been emotional this whole pregnancy, until this week. My stupid DVR cut off the last 10 minutes of LOST last week.
Work is too busy, plus there are lay-offs left and right. This has become a really toxic place to work and morale is terrible. Luckily, I like my bosses, but it''s been stressful. Chance we may be moving to another place, which would be great as far as stability, but I would have to take a pay-cut and we have to leave behind some loyal employees.
So, if all goes as planned, I will be moving into our first house, possibly changing jobs, having two more baby showers, doing all of my labor/baby classes, interviewing pediatricians and all of that jazz, decorating a house in the next two months. Plus all of the other million things I have not done yet to prepare for baby.
Oh, and we have NO names. I will have to start a post on that later.
Ok, thanks girls, I feel better. Seeing it written out it''s not that bad!
Pandora II
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I finished the painting... hooray!
Now just have to get the paint off the floor - ooops...
Amber - I think the NT scan differs from hospital to hospital, but this was my experience:
They took a load of blood when I arrived, then I had to wait 30 minutes to make sure that they had the blood-test results done before the scan. We were then called in for the scan and they weighed me.
The scan was about 45 minutes - and they had a massive screen for the parents to watch on which was really nice (rather than trying to see the sonographer''s little screen) and I LOVE my hospital for keeping the gel in a bottle-warmer! The sonographer checked the brain, all the internal organs, the heart in mega-detail, the blood flow, umbilical cord etc then counted all the fingers and toes, counted the vertebrae and checked the placenta. Then she took a load of measurements - abdominal circumference, head circumference, crown to rump length etc.
Then for the NT part, she measured the depth of the fluid behind the neck (nuchal fold) several times and checked all the soft markers like presence of the nasal bone.
After that, she put all the measurements into her computer, entered all the data from the blood tests and my weight and age and 30 seconds later we had the results - both our baseline and actual. We had planned to do CVS, but they were so good that we chose not to then and there.
It was a really nice scan as the baby actually looks like a baby rather than a blob and it lasts a good long time. DH was very impressed!
Now just have to get the paint off the floor - ooops...
Amber - I think the NT scan differs from hospital to hospital, but this was my experience:
They took a load of blood when I arrived, then I had to wait 30 minutes to make sure that they had the blood-test results done before the scan. We were then called in for the scan and they weighed me.
The scan was about 45 minutes - and they had a massive screen for the parents to watch on which was really nice (rather than trying to see the sonographer''s little screen) and I LOVE my hospital for keeping the gel in a bottle-warmer! The sonographer checked the brain, all the internal organs, the heart in mega-detail, the blood flow, umbilical cord etc then counted all the fingers and toes, counted the vertebrae and checked the placenta. Then she took a load of measurements - abdominal circumference, head circumference, crown to rump length etc.
Then for the NT part, she measured the depth of the fluid behind the neck (nuchal fold) several times and checked all the soft markers like presence of the nasal bone.
After that, she put all the measurements into her computer, entered all the data from the blood tests and my weight and age and 30 seconds later we had the results - both our baseline and actual. We had planned to do CVS, but they were so good that we chose not to then and there.
It was a really nice scan as the baby actually looks like a baby rather than a blob and it lasts a good long time. DH was very impressed!
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I don''t have time to respond to everyone since kids will be coming in in a minute, but thanks to all who were wishing me well for the 3 hour.
I just wanted to say to China that it must be something about this time in the pregnancy. I feel like I could type a list very similar to yours...moving, inlaws visiting, then going oot for my shower, finding new docs, job stress, etc. I just feel totally overwhelmed today, and thinking about how to change my diet is not helping. (oh, to answer your q, I have to do the 3 hour test, but if I fail that, then I''ll have to change my diet and monitor my blood sugar levels). I hadn''t felt too hormonal lately, but today I have that feeling like I need to just cry and that any little thing might set me off. Oh, and finally, you can watch Lost online if you still didn''t see the ending!
Hope everyone else is having a better day!
I just wanted to say to China that it must be something about this time in the pregnancy. I feel like I could type a list very similar to yours...moving, inlaws visiting, then going oot for my shower, finding new docs, job stress, etc. I just feel totally overwhelmed today, and thinking about how to change my diet is not helping. (oh, to answer your q, I have to do the 3 hour test, but if I fail that, then I''ll have to change my diet and monitor my blood sugar levels). I hadn''t felt too hormonal lately, but today I have that feeling like I need to just cry and that any little thing might set me off. Oh, and finally, you can watch Lost online if you still didn''t see the ending!
Hope everyone else is having a better day!
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Amber-You aren''t insane. I think its normal. I felt that way until I could finally feel her move. Even then, if she didn''t move when I wanted her to move I would freak out.
November-Great test results!
Ebree-Sorry you still aren''t getting any back/rib relief. Hopefully he''ll drop soon.
Mandarine-I wouldn''t worry about the measurements either. Twins usually give a fundal height that is way past the gestational age.
Hi China
I''m really sorry you''ve been going through stress but glad to hear that your fall didn''t hurt you too much and congratulations on the house! Such exciting news
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If I could get away with taking a nap right now, I totally would. I''m so exhausted even though I slept a lot yesterday. Poor FI came home from work yesterday, started working on the nursery, I yelled out to him to come cuddle with me (literally yelled come cuuddllleee with meeeeeeeeeee), and there he stood until 7AM. He was sooo tired but he feels refreshed today and is going to continue working on the room. I think he''s worried about my mom coming over on Friday and not seeing any progress.
I wanted to share this site with you ladies. They sell really cute stickers that you can apply to onesies. It doesn''t iron on and is just for pictures but still really cute:
http://www.pickysticky.com/
November-Great test results!
Ebree-Sorry you still aren''t getting any back/rib relief. Hopefully he''ll drop soon.
Mandarine-I wouldn''t worry about the measurements either. Twins usually give a fundal height that is way past the gestational age.
Hi China
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If I could get away with taking a nap right now, I totally would. I''m so exhausted even though I slept a lot yesterday. Poor FI came home from work yesterday, started working on the nursery, I yelled out to him to come cuddle with me (literally yelled come cuuddllleee with meeeeeeeeeee), and there he stood until 7AM. He was sooo tired but he feels refreshed today and is going to continue working on the room. I think he''s worried about my mom coming over on Friday and not seeing any progress.
I wanted to share this site with you ladies. They sell really cute stickers that you can apply to onesies. It doesn''t iron on and is just for pictures but still really cute:
http://www.pickysticky.com/
Mandarine
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hey ladies...thanks for thinking about me!
Manadarine - i''m guessing team PURPLE!
Natalina - team blue!
I haven''t been around/posting, mainly because i''ve been kinda depressed...don''t want to be a debbie downer around here. I''m on modified bed rest now...out of work, but I don''t have to stay in bed all day, but honestly I do because the pain is just too much most of the time...I''m just over being preggo! I''m also having a lot of anxiety about taking the tylenol w/ codeine 4 times a day, but it''s either take it or cry all day from the pain. I guess i''m a wimp
Anyway, I just want the baby out....I know that sounds horrible, but I just don''t feel like myself and I''m sick of the pain.
aren''t you glad i posted
34w5d
Manadarine - i''m guessing team PURPLE!
Natalina - team blue!
I haven''t been around/posting, mainly because i''ve been kinda depressed...don''t want to be a debbie downer around here. I''m on modified bed rest now...out of work, but I don''t have to stay in bed all day, but honestly I do because the pain is just too much most of the time...I''m just over being preggo! I''m also having a lot of anxiety about taking the tylenol w/ codeine 4 times a day, but it''s either take it or cry all day from the pain. I guess i''m a wimp
aren''t you glad i posted
34w5d
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Walking helped me - but it didn''t happen until 38 weeks I''m afraid. You do feel better in someways when they do - but it puts more pressure on other bits instead, so you are still not comfortable.
Sorry to hear the back/rib pain is still bad - it is hideous and I am so thankful that mine has pretty much gone now, even if I do feel like a cross between a sausage and a mummy in this bandage!
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I''m so sorry cdt - I have been whinger supreme on here for the whole pregnancy and it has been a lifesaver (sorry guys), so don''t feel that you can''t say anything unless it''s all sunny happy thoughts about the miracle of life... it''s perfectly possible to be really happy to be having a baby and simultaneously wish that they could be grown in jam jars.Date: 5/12/2009 1:49:50 PM
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hey ladies...thanks for thinking about me!
Manadarine - i''m guessing team PURPLE!
Natalina - team blue!
I haven''t been around/posting, mainly because i''ve been kinda depressed...don''t want to be a debbie downer around here. I''m on modified bed rest now...out of work, but I don''t have to stay in bed all day, but honestly I do because the pain is just too much most of the time...I''m just over being preggo! I''m also having a lot of anxiety about taking the tylenol w/ codeine 4 times a day, but it''s either take it or cry all day from the pain. I guess i''m a wimpAnyway, I just want the baby out....I know that sounds horrible, but I just don''t feel like myself and I''m sick of the pain.
aren''t you glad i posted
34w5d
Please don''t be too anxious about the meds - I''m sure Courtney will agree here. My OB and the neonatologist set me a limit of 120mg of pure codeine a day on top of what I normally have (the equivalent of around 50-60mg of morphine) as my ''topping-up if I need it'' meds. The cortisol that your body will produce through being stressed or in constant pain is a lot worse for the baby than the meds.
Seriously, my pain consultant, my GP and I have done so much research on painkillers in pregnancy both before and since I got KU, and codeine is one of the safest you can take. Although it crosses the placenta, it''s half life is only 2.5 hours, so it''s out of both yours and the baby''s system pretty fast - some of the opiates I take everyday are slow-release over 24 hours which together with the high dosage is why Daisy will have the dependency, the doctors aren''t even adding my top-up codeine into the equation.
So please, don''t feel guilty or bad about it - smoking or drinking a couple of glasses of wine a day would be much worse!
Being at home and incapable of doing much is also a depressing PITA, so you really have my sympathy.
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Fiery - thanks for the hugs!!
Pandora - thanks for the reassurance. I know there are worse things I could be doing and my DH also agrees that the pain and stress of the pain is much worse than just taking the meds to calm me. I try not to be too anxious about it, but it''s hard. I just feel like I''m a wimp and can''t take the pain, but well..I can''t...hehehe....the baby is head down and his head is actually sitting on the end of the stent causing it to push on my urethra...hence all the pain. So anytime I go the bathroom or stand or sit, just make it that much worse! I''m just used to being active and productive and this bed rest thing and constant pain is annoying!
Sorry for rambling, but thanks for the support!
Pandora - thanks for the reassurance. I know there are worse things I could be doing and my DH also agrees that the pain and stress of the pain is much worse than just taking the meds to calm me. I try not to be too anxious about it, but it''s hard. I just feel like I''m a wimp and can''t take the pain, but well..I can''t...hehehe....the baby is head down and his head is actually sitting on the end of the stent causing it to push on my urethra...hence all the pain. So anytime I go the bathroom or stand or sit, just make it that much worse! I''m just used to being active and productive and this bed rest thing and constant pain is annoying!
Sorry for rambling, but thanks for the support!
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aww CDT honey I''m so sorry to hear. I agree with Pandora - don''t feel like you can''t post your gripes and sufferings here. I wish there was something that could be done to allieviate your pain, but if the codiene helps, then giddy-up! Take it and don''t look back. Even though 6 weeks over the course of your life is not a long time, when you''re suffering pain it will feel like a lifetime. Hang in there.
Just curious...have your Dr''s talked about possibly inducing you early or scheduling a Cesarean to give you a week or two early reprive?
Just curious...have your Dr''s talked about possibly inducing you early or scheduling a Cesarean to give you a week or two early reprive?
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