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@MamaB: we took a birth preparation class which was eh not worth it for us because my labor ended with an emergency c section. We also took a breastfeeding class newborn care. That helped us a lot because I was so out of it after labor that when it came time for bf my husband was setting my son up and helping me with the latch before the bf nurse could come in and help me. It was funny because she was super impressed with how much dh paid attention and helped. also he did the diaper changes and baths because my carpal tunnel and pain in my wrists I couldnt lift anything for almost a month until it FINALLY went away. Overall the classes helped us because dh was into having never taken care of a newborn. Hope that helped

@MamaB: The class we took was combined with the hospital tour, so there were parts that were really helpful and others not so much. I didn't use any of the relaxation techniques (I tried Bradley techniques after reading about them obsessively, and they worked, but ultimately, I wasn't making any progress and needed the epidural for my body to relax). I am actually glad we went because they discussed more about epidurals and other things I thought I wouldn't need/want, but turns out, it was good to have some background knowledge on them! I kind of wish we'd taken a newborn care class instead, although my 2 year-old is still alive, so we managed I don't remember the breastfeeding class being helpful, but I may have used stuff I learned without knowing it. Not sure on that one…

I'll try to post a bump photo in the other thread tonight…I haven't really taken one, but it's definitely there. I felt movements super early (10-11 weeks), and then for awhile it was hard to feel them, but now they're pretty regular (I'm 16w3d). My two year-old is keeping me busy, but I'm reading everything you're all posting. Hope everyone is feeling well!

P.S. Sorry to those of you receiving messages that I responded to you, but then it's gone. I'm clearly struggling today

@Dc Yoga Bee & @LindsayInNy congrats on your baby girls! More girl power for this month

@Dc Yoga Bee we got that same onesie for Christmas from some friends. Soo cute it's so fun knowing the sex cause now you can go shopping! Yay

Had my 20wk check up today baby girl was moving around so much we could hear it on the Doppler. Heart rate was 140, Every time I hear the heartbeat I cry lol can't wait to meet her already! She moves so much and her kicks are getting stronger. Every time DH and I put our hands on my belly to see if we can feel her she stops, stubborn already... Have our anatomy scan set for next Monday going to be a long week. So excited to see how much she's grown.

Wow! So many posts to catch up on (and HelloBee isn't working on my computer - I think it might be a work internet thing). I'll try to catch up at home tonight.

I did want to say that I think I felt the baby move for the first time on Sunday night (16w6d)! After I ate dinner, I was lying on the couch watching TV and felt this light thumping or tapping in my lower pelvic area (around my bikini line) off to the left of center. It sort of reminded me of a heartbeat but without the consistent rhythm. I haven't felt it since but I'm hoping its baby and I'll get to feel her more soon!

@Mrs.KMM: so exciting to feel movement!

So I think I have been feeling movement consistently for the past week or so. always when I'm quiet and sitting. But the kicks seem so low!! Like....it feels like the baby is kicking just under my underwear line, pretty much where your pubic hair is. Is it normal to be that low??

Whine-y post: I was up atleast 8 times last night. Between having to pee constantly, trying to figure out how to sleep on my side, and viral sinusitis (thanks a lot, DH)... I was miserable. Womp womp.

@78h2o: That's awesome that you didn't get any on your stomach last time! I had a feeling I was going to get them pretty bad, my mom got them horribly with her pregnancies.

No stretch marks yet! I use a lot of good lotion for my eczema anyways, so maybe it's helping.

Passed my one hour glucose test! So relived!!!

@MrsBrewer: I do from my previous pregnancy. They're back, but not bad right now.

@dc yoga bee: yeah that would annoy me too...im so glad u got to shut her up
I'm really nervous for mine because with twins u just overall have a much higher chance of GD even though I didnt have it with my son.

@dc yoga bee: That's great!
@MrsBrewer: None yet! My coworker (who doesn't have kids yet...) told me to put, I think, coconut oil on my stomach to prevent them? Haven't tried anything yet.

Had my 16w appt today and was prescribed Zofran. I feel like that's late, but I still haven't gained weight (well, I'm always sick and not eating much. I have a bump but it's just stretching). I hope I get to have this second trimester bounce back that people have.
Anyone else still crying over silly things? Both happy and sad?

@dc yoga bee: lol ok, I confess to the same thing! It hasn't exactly been enjoyable. I'm not crying in a depressed way either, but weird things make me cry. The nausea, fatigue, vomiting, crying, insomnia... I can't wait to start feeling better all around!

@Eko: yes!! I went to paint my toenails last night-no dice! And I don't trust DH either

It is getting harder to bend! Lol I put on a pair of my favorite boots the other day and they barely fit my feet are swelling. Hopefully they go back to my normal size. It's all totally worth it though

@Eko: I just was telling DH about how it feels like a work out to get my boots on, or to tie my tennis shoes! I didn't expect that to be a thing until my belly was much bigger.

I finally told my boss. Well, last year's boss slash this year's temporary boss. She was excited (as excited as someone older without kids can be LOL). I'm going to tell future boss' boss tomorrow so we'll see!!

@Eko: I'm SUPER uncomfortable! I cant sleep even with a snoogle. Bending over sucks

@hocuspocus: yup I'm a stomach sleeper as well. And just cant get comfortable. We haven't even begun to think of names . We arent doing a nursery because we have no room and are looking for a house. Thats what im up thinking about moving and when?!?

@78h2o I'm not even joking I was thinkig of the same invention haha! It could work... The side sleeping is killing my back. I feel like girl names are so much harder! We had a boy name picked and ready to go, having a girl really threw us off..

@meltini my anatomy scan is tomorrow afternoon also, I'm beyond excited. feeling baby move makes it so much more real