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@Torchwood Congrats! How are you feeling about it?

@Torchwood: Yay!

@Torchwood: I was waiting for your update! Congratulations- join me on the dark side . Hope you're feeling ok about the news.

@Torchwood: oh congratulations on healthy results! And congratulations on a BOY! Is DH shocked? Are you OK? Just remember, if you do have gender disappointment, we are here for you, non-judgmental, you can share your tears with us. It might be me in 2 weeks. But when you hold him in your arms it will all be PERFECT!

July 29 - PetitDuck (#2)
Aug 2 - KNS (#2)
Aug 7 - MamaFern (#2), LittleJoy (#2)
Aug 9 - MrsD2442 (#1)
Aug 10 - Mrs. Blush (#1), PeachyKeen (#2)
Aug 11 - Cole (#2) , Sunset840 (#2)
Aug 15 - Mrs. Blue (#4)
Aug 16 - MommySLP (#3), SapphireSun (#2)
Aug 17 - Nolababy (#2), Mrs.Pinecone316 (#2)
Aug 18 - Pmerr (#2) , sparklemama (#2)
Aug 19 - Rachebon (#2), MrsBrewer (#2)
Aug 21 - Torchwood (#2)
Aug 22 - Mrs. Microscope (#2)
Aug 25 - Revel (#2) , PhillyDogLover (#1), Mrs. Pickle (#2)
Aug 29 - CodderGirl (#2)
Aug 30 - sojellybean (#2), Lmpeavley (#1)

Appts:
Feb 14 - Mrs. Microscope
Feb 15 - MommySLP
Feb 16 - Mrs. Pickle
Feb 24 - Mrs. Pickle, PeachyKeen
Mar 2 - Pmerr
Mar 3 - PeachyKeen
Mar 6 - Mrs. Brewer

@peachykeen: Yed! It's such a relief every time we pass one more hurdle.

@Mrs. Microscope: There's definitely some disappointment. I actually had a Minnie Mouse baby outfit in the Amazon cart (LO is obsessed with Mickey and Minnie, though she thinks they're all Oswald, and I thought it would help her with the new baby if it had some clothes with them). But I think I'd be a little disappointed either way. It could never be both, since we don't want another, so there was always going to be something we'd never have. In this case it's sisters. But it'll be neat to have one of each! And hey, it should stop some of the "aren't you going to try again for a boy" crap that I hear other people get.

Oh, and I guess it's time to start sorting and purging baby clothes!

@Torchwood: Congrats on everything looking great!!

@peachykeen: My next appt. is 2/23 and my anatomy scan is 3/10.

Just coming on to say that I'll be on vacay for a couple weeks, so I won't really be on. I'll try to check in on my phone, but since HB isn't an app I can check, I probably won't.

@Revel: I"m still taking Unisom & B6. I fell asleep the other day and didn't take anything and I paid for it the next two days, so even though I feel like I should be past this, I'm scared to stop. Not sure when I'll test the waters on that again.

@Torchwood: Congrats on a boy! And to you and @Revel: both, I'll be the first to admit, that I really struggled with having boys and it lasted to a lesser degree until they were born. So, I just want to say, that while you both seem to be adjusting to the news of sweet little boys, I think it's so normal to have mixed emotions and that there will be little things that may hit you after you think you are totally adjusted. But, guys, seriously, they are SO much fun, and they will love you so, so hard. Of course, another little girl would adore you, too, but at least with my little boys, they look at their mama like no one else in the world. It's like you're part mom, part princess, and part their first love. Finn asks me all the time if I'm married already because he wants to marry me. And while, it's a little weird to explain to your son that no, he can't in fact marry you, it's so precious that they see you as this perfect woman and who else would he possibly consider but you! Know what I mean? Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you both again to let yourself feel all the mixed emotions but know that these little boys are going to rock your worlds in the best possible way.

@pmerr: @Mrs. Blue: @coddergirl: you guys are so sweet! I'm totally coming around and feeling positive and excited about the newness of it all. It seems silly to lament anything about what is so far a healthy pregnancy, at least for too long, although of course my feelings on this are valid. I'm very interested in my daughter's reaction next week when we tell her - I'm anticipating some disbelief that it's a brother!

@Mrs. Pickle: My initial response is of course not, way too early. But my pregnancy app has gone from saying "the baby is moving a lot but you can't feel it" to "you almost certainly can't feel it." Which would imply it's possible?

@Mrs. Blue: I'm not gonna lie, I'm still having some major "really?! A boy?!" moments. It's hard getting rid of all the super girly stuff and all. But I really am coming around to it more and more. I'm glad we didn't do team green though. I need this time to process.

Though OMG we are never going to agree on a name. I only really like one, which DH has vetoed. He has a couple he's okay with but I don't like them. I know we have months to decide but I swear it feels like this kid is gonna be baby boy Smith for his whole life.

@Mrs. Pickle: @littlejoy: I've possibly felt movement on and off since 13 weeks but then I'll go days without feeling anything, so who knows. I felt flutters at 16 weeks with DD1 and definite kicks at 18 weeks, so I figure it won't be long either way! (14+4 today)

@Torchwood: I'm amazed - DH actually liked the top three names I showed him over the weekend! It was such a battle with DD1 because he is a teacher and has connotations to just about every name out there... Ugh. I'm just happy to have a good start so far - neither one of us has thought much about it yet.

I am impressed with those of you who have made name progress. My husband falls into the cliche of liking names we grew up with- which makes them definite "mom names" it's like he scrolled through the member list of my moms club.

@littlejoy: Maple is far better than my husband's suggestion of Gyn!

We have 2 names for each gender, but we will revisit at about 30 wks, then make a final decision at the birth.

@Cole: I hope that is pronounced Gin, not G-eye-n. Either way, not good.

@Mrs. Pickle: That's funny - Caroline and Adeline were on our top list for DD1. Now her best friend at daycare is Caroline and two of my cousins had babies named Adeline/Adelyn in the past year so both those are out for us. Rosalie is actually one of our tops this round but we won't make a definite choice/share the name until around 30 weeks or so.

NT scan complete! And all measurements look good, so I'm feeling pretty good about the Verifi test (blood taken today too). So glad to have good news. Also, after an 11 week delay, our house starts construction next week. It's been a lovely valentine's day!

@Mrs. Microscope: great news!

We are sort of struggling with boy names - I think they are much harder to choose than girl names. We have one we like so far but I'm still unsure.

Feeling ready and nervous for my appointment today! Assuming I hear a heartbeat on the doppler and all else looks good we are telling work and DD tonight or in the next few days. All of a sudden I'm not ready to tell anyone!