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@MrsBrewer: I'm kinda hoping boy again (lots of logistical positives, but I also think I would be totally happy with only boys), but I really have no idea. I wanted a boy when I was pregnant with DS, but I totally convinced myself he was a girl before my anatomy scan because I didn't want to be disappointed. DH's cousin used our girl name on his daughter born a couple months ago, and I absolutely loved it, so I'm a little broken hearted over that and hoping I don't have to find another girl name so closely to losing my old one. Someone said we should still use it, but they'd have the same first and last name and it is not super common, so it would be too weird for me!

I'm a new Hellobee member, although I've read the blog for a while. I finally took the plunge to join--mostly so I could participate in this due date board. I'm looking forward to connecting with other June 2017 mamas!

Location: Virginia

EDD: June 21st

How far along: 4 weeks

First child? No, I have a 17 month old daughter already.

First doctor appointment: Scheduled for this Friday. With my last pregnancy, I had to take progesterone through the first trimester, so I’m going in early to determine if that will be the case this time as well. Sadly, my former OB is no longer in the area, so I’m going to be trying someone new. I'm hoping for a good fit!

Any symptoms so far? Mostly just lots of fatigue, which hasn’t been helped by the fact that I’m recovering from a cold and my daughter is in the throes of teething (canines!)

Who have you told? My husband and I looked at the pregnancy test results together...but no one else knows yet. We just found out yesterday, and we're hoping to share the news soon.

@MrsF: Yay! That's so exciting!
@MrsStar: So awesome you got to see the yolk sac!
@rattles: That's amazing!! Congratulations!! @mrs.joy: Welcome and congrats!! So exciting!
@msmilkshake: They really do! So much time and energy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!
@mrsbrewer: I truly would be thrilled with either, but I secretly would love a girl! I know DH would love a boy! We would really just love if it's one of each!

@rattles: Oh how exciting! Seeing the heart beat is so awesome

@MrsF: I would have ideally waited until my first appointment, but my DH really wanted to tell him. And it was kinda hard to keep the secret around him. We won't see any family/close friends until Thanksgiving since we live a state away from most of them, so we figured it would be "safe" to tell him now since he can't really blab to a lot of people!

@bookwormmama: that is just the sweetest! What a cutie!

@tequiero21: Mine will be at the end of week 7 - yay for the first appointment though!

@Iced Tea: I'm so sorry about the nausea I was so sick with both of my kids that I just keep waiting for things to fall apart this time. I hope you're feeling better soon!

Wonderful news about the ultrasound and the heartbeat

Location: Ohio

EDD: 6/23/17

How far along: 4 weeks

First child? Second child. We have a 19mo son.

First doctor appointment: not scheduled yet, but my OB typically schedules for 10 weeks along. Right around Thanksgiving week.

Any symptoms so far? Nope. Just got my BFP without planning to even test today. Took four Wondfos then opted for the CB Advanced to check weeks. I had a false-positive last cycle, which was reflected in the CB weeks being 1-2 when they should've been 2-3 weeks.

Who have you told? My husband and my two friends that know we were TTC. They're both expecting, due in March and April.

@combatlibby: congratulations and welcome!

@MrsF: sorry about your lack of sleep. My friend is 10wks and going through the same thing. She has since hopped on the essentials oils wagon and is diffusing lavender. I had a lavender room spray when I was expecting my first, but then again I still slept pretty well without it. I hope you find relief somehow!

@icedtea: I have a 19mo as well!

@Iced Tea: So sorry you're so sick!! That's so exciting about the heartbeat! So cool!!
@tequiero21: Yay for making an apt!! Hoping all goes well and you like this doc!
@bookwormmama: That is so precious!
@combatlibby: Yay!! Congrats!! So exciting!
@MrsF: So sorry!! Hoping you can get some rest soon!! How did the wedding go??

I'm just counting down the days until my first U/S!! I'm just praying for a strong, healthy heartbeat! Wednesday can't come soon enough!

@MrsF: I have had a few nights where I couldn't get to sleep. I'd be so tired/ready for bed, but then toss and turn for at least an hour, sometimes more. DS woke up the other night at 3am and I had trouble getting back to sleep. I randomly remembered that losing my phone in July meant losing my notes, including all my notes about DS's milestones that I never got around to putting in his baby book, which made my insomnia worse Maybe you can get a nap in before the ceremony/reception? I know how hard that can be with family weddings though. Good luck!
@Iced Tea: sorry to hear about your nausea! Hopefully you can get it under control and then it passes quickly!
@combatlibby: congrats and welcome!
@Winnie13: I'm so excited for my appointment too! I still have to wait until November 1st though!

So how did everyone tell their DHs/older kids? I don't think we had this conversation and it's always fun to hear the different stories! I found out 9 dpo after DH had left for the gym/work already and was taking my son to the Crayola Experience for the first time with some extended family members that were visiting. One of the things you can do is create your own label for crayons. When my extended family was busy I secretly made a Big Brother crayon and after they left later in the day I had my son give it to DH. He was super surprised and happy! The crayon even has the date on it, which is really awesome to have!

@bookwormmama: that is such a cute crayon! I literally just texted a photo of my pregnancy test to my husband. He went into work early so on the day I got a positive he wasn't home!

@bookwormmama: that crayon is the cutest! What a fun and unique keepsake!
@tequiero21: @newlypregnantlady: I just showed DH the test with my oldest. He still teases me about how shaky my voice sounded as I called for him by his nickname

This time the girls and I went to the store while DH was at work and picked up a copy of Jimmy Fallon's Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA. We left it on his dresser. I put them in "big sister" shirts (which he didn't notice). While changing, he found the book and thanked me for thinking of him. Then a few minutes later it was clear it clicked - he came back in holding the book with a big grin and asked, "really?!" When I confirmed, he yelled, "we're having a baby!" DD heard him and came running in to ask if God had put the baby in Mama's tummy now. (She's been asking for another baby for a while.)

@rattles: That's just precious!! @bookwormmama: I love that crayon! So cute!! @tequiero21: Thank you!! Me too!!

I had this cute idea to tell DH by putting a daddy onesie in a gift bag and giving him a gift "just because", but the whole IVF thing changed things a bit. I POAS and ran out of the bathroom screaming "it's a squinter!" The cuteness was thrown out the window when DH was looking at the stick under a flashlight!

@newlypregnantlady: most of my son's clothing are hand-me-downs from the family I used to nanny for. I always passed on the brother clothing...mainly because they were all "little brother" and there was no possible way for him to be a little brother...although I guess he could have worn it and we could have claimed our dog as his older brother

I think I am starting to get hit with waves of nausea. I feel like I have been sick all day today! I picked up some preggie pop drops today at Target...they actually helped a lot with my first pregnancy nausea (which was very minimal), so I am hoping they help this time too!

I feel like I have been pregnant forever! I feel like it's strange to just now have nausea, even though it seems to be right on track with "typical" timelines. It's hard to remember I'm not even 6 weeks! Anyone else feeling like that?

@Winnie13: lol flashlight. That's hilarious. I was trying to look at all angles near the sunlight haha.

@newlypregnantlady: haha my kids have all worn hand me downs too.

@bookwormmama: I keep gagging and dry heaving. Munching helps. And drinking water.

Ok - I'm tentatively jumping in!

Location: Southern CA

EDD: 6/23/17

How far along: 4 weeks

First child? Second child. We have a 2.75 yo son.

First doctor appointment: not scheduled yet, but I should call my OB soon as I had complications with my first!

Any symptoms so far? Nope. Fingers crossed it stays that way!!!!

Who have you told? Just my partner in crime - my husband.

I'm totally freaked out. I mean, we were trying but it took over 18 months to get pregnant with my son. This was the first real shot. I had lots of complications with my little one and some serious and scary PPD. I just can't believe that I'm signing up for all of this again!!! I know it's the right thing for my family, but I'm plain terrified. On the other hand, I'm equally terrified that this one won't stick and then I'll feel guilty for not being more excited. UGH. Fun, right?

I'm excited to hear how excited you all are and I think it'll get me excited too! Congrats all!

@bookwormmama: that's adorable I woke my DH up to show him the test before I left for work... nothing cute this time! We haven't told our kids yet. My four year old is going to be blabbing everywhere so I'll wait until I want the world to know!