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@MrsMom: I don't qualify for the testing either so we will wait for either the anatomy scan or possibly an earlier elective scan to determine the sex. I had my blood draw for PAPP-A done last Friday (so many vials) and will have my NT scan on 5/25. I get to have another appointment with my mdiwife on Monday too so I am hoping that we can hear the hearbeat via doppler. I'll be 11w1d so not sure if it will come up. I did get to see the heartbeat at my friend's scan a couple weeks ago though

Also omg your pics are SO CUTE. I agree - I love the family hat one, but you could always post multiple pics Hope you had a great time at Disney - we are a FL family so we've taken our daughter a few times. I'm debating sqeezing in another trip before the new baby comes.

We have a girl, and another girl would be great - I already feel like I know what to do, we have SO MUCH of her stuff saved, and it would make sharing and hand-me-downs so easy. But, my husband and I both come from 2-kid boy/girl families and I think we both really want a boy this time to be able to experience both. And, even though it doesn't necessarily mean it will go this way because tradition is changing, not having a boy would mean that his family name might end with my husband and that makes us both a bit sad.

My friend's teacher for her ultrasound program has a 100% guess rate for the 'nub theory' so I will probably take our NT scans to her to see what she thinks and then use that to sort of mentally prepare. I know it wouldn't be official until later on when development is further along - so I'm sort of torn between guessing so early or just continuing to stay totally in the dark until we can be sure.

@yellowbeach: I have seen those sneak peek tests but am so worried it would be wrong and we will be super disappointed. I see mostly false boy results and that would be much harder to take than a false girl result. Patience is SO HARD.

@mediagirl: We told our daughter after our first scan because we knew we'd tell our families the next week when we saw them and wanted her to know first. I worried about something happening because it was so early, but also she's older (5.5 yrs) so I really wanted to make sure she didn't feel surprised or left out. She has been wanting a sibling for YEARS and was so sweet and happy about it. She keeps telling me 'your belly is bigger!' even when it's not really hahaha and she asked to tape one of the ultrasound pics up near her bed to be next to the baby. Gosh I get emotional just thinking about how great of a big sister she will be.

@yellowbeach: Ugh that seems like too long! I would be pretty bummed too.

How's everyone feeling?

I'm exhausted ALL THE TIME! I get plenty of sleep at night, yet I'm having the hardest time staying awake at work. I have a sit down job so I go on a walk mid morning & afternoon to try and keep myself going, but it's so hard. I keep telling DH that this baby is literally sucking the life out of me! Do you think it could be because I'm not eating very well because of the all day nausea?

@yellowbeach: so glad things looked good today!

Had my second u/s with the RE today and he says, "I don't usually see babies this far along. Ha. He measured me at 9w1d, which is my calculation. He went a little further with his measurements, which was nice, and printed us a ream of pictures. And, of course, that speedy heartbeat.

So that means when I have my appt on the 23rd, I'll get the NIPT testing done then. Woo!

@yellowbeach: graduated. The 23rd is with my OB....who I'm still trying to figure out if she will be my OB or not. Depends on what hospital I want to deliver at. My one big thing is the hospital I would deliver at with my current OB does not allow children during flu season. The other one does. That means a lot to me and will to my daughter who will be 6...

@yellowbeach: I did some research and found that the one hospital group is VERY conservative about it while the other doesn't usually do it. This past year was a terrible flu year and they did not ban kids. I need to call about their policies anyways before I make any decisions.

@yellowbeach: I love that you can do that! Also a little jealous LOL. It's so hard to focus on other things when you have no idea what's going on inside.

@mediagirl: I'm so glad that your appointment went so well and all looks good with the baby!

We told our almost 6 year old tonight. She is sooooo excited. She wants the baby here now and wants to teach "HER" everything. Oh, but if it's a boy, that will be ok, too. "We will deal". lol

@yellowbeach: Hey - can you change me to 12/7?

@mediagirl: Last time, I ordered Gap and ON and just returned. It's free shipping over $50 and then free returns so just overbuy and return! Someone else said ASOS does free shipping and returns now too. (Not as inexpensive as Gap/ON though). What about Target or even Walmart online for basics?

@Yellowbeach: Thank you for being a voice of reason. I've calmed down a bit. It's easy to focus on everything that can go wrong, but statistically odds are much better that everything will go right. I got the Sneak Peak gender reveal test, so the results will be something to look forward to until my next ultrasound. If you get "Girl" it's probably 90-95% accurate. "Boy," seems to have an accuracy of around 80% XD I did it last pregnancy and got "Girl." So we'll see

@Mediagirl: Yeah I can talk to my OB about my anxiety next visit. He's a really chill guy. I might try to find a therapist.
I think it would help, but it's hard to find the time with a toddler, work, and pregnancy exhaustion I'm already on a tricyclic antidepressant for spine pain, so it definitely helps my mood. My daughter loved the pool! She just sat on the edge and had a fun time splashing around

Hi Ladies!!

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
EDD: 12/10/18
First child? No- #2! I have a 20mo old boy
Any symptoms? Sore boobs, tired
Who have you told? My parents/Inlaws and close family. I’ve told 2 friends because keeping a secret is so hard!
Current thoughts/feelings/fears? I had severe preeclampsia with my first starting at about 32 weeks. He was delivered at 36 weeks but was a healthy 6lb 15oz boy! I’m nervous I’ll get it again. Doc recommended taking low dose aspirin nightly.

I’m excited and a little overwhelmed at the thought of having 2! My little one will be 2 at the end of August.

@yellowbeach: My first trimester screening is on 5/30. Yes we will find out the gender. I’m hoping it’s a boy so we can reuse clothes! We did see the heartbeat flicker at the first appointment so I’ll feel better at the next appointment and 12+ week mark!

@LindsayInNY: I am a total lurker on this thread, sorry! We were team green with our son, and it was so exciting! I was so sure I was having a girl (didn't think I wanted a boy because I came from a family of all girls), but the excitement of finding out made none of it matter. I did say "you're shitting me" after my husband said it was a boym but then it was pure joy and excitement and love when I finally got to see him come out from behind the surgical drape. Also you don't get a ton of NB size gender specific clothes at a baby shower and actually get stuff that you need (don't know if that is as big of a factor with baby #2 as it is for baby #1).

@Christy412: welcome! Congratulations on your pregnancy!

@LindsayInNY: heck no! I can't wait. It's impossible for me. And we told our daughter that we'll tell her what it is sometime in June - hopefully before her birthday. How far along are you today?

@lindseykaye: how was the cauliflower rice? I am worried about weight this go round, too. Last time I gained 50lbs. I can't do that again. I'm afraid I'll never lose it. And I have no nausea this time so it's not like I'm losing weight in the first tri....

@MrsMom: Oh man that's tough. Neither side is easy - I really hope you get some relief soon. Did you have this same level of nausea with your first? I know I only started feeling better last week and I'm about 2 weeks ahead of you so maybe there's a light coming. I know every pregnancy is so different though, hopefully you can find some options that you can tolerate. What about nutrition shakes/smoothies with high calorie ingredients? You may have thought of that or have aversion to them too but wanted to throw it out there.

@mediagirl: I love cauliflower rice so it was great! I get mine at Trader Joe's and they also sell it at my regular grocery store in steam-in-bag microwave packs now too. I also gained about 50 lbs with my first, and this time around I am starting out about 30 lbs heavier than I was when I got pregnant last time. I'm still not too overweight, but definitely out of my comfort zone. I had lost the baby weight fine, but when I stopped breastfeeding I put on about 30 lbs... then lost it succesfully doing 21 Day Fix... and then gained it back during grad school last year I wanted to lose that weight again before trying for #2 but I just didn't make it happen and well, here I am! My midwife suggested lowering carb intake, going for more high nutrient-density carbs, choosing lower glycemic fruits, and not drinking calories. Really I need to cut the junk and stop eating what I 'feel like' now that I am not feeling sick all the time. All of these tips helped me lose weight before, so I am just needing to get back to healther habits in order to prevent rapid gain this time. Last pregnancy I definitely splurged on so much pizza and mexican food - so while I don't want to totally avoid everything I love and crave, I want to balance it a lot better this time.

@MrsMom: Riced cauliflower does still taste like cauliflower but it's really mild and the texture is quite similar to rice I find. Just not as fluffy/dry. It's a great neutral base - last night I had it with homemade channa masala, and have used it with stir fry or made fried rice with it. Also it works well with mexican food I think!