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@Mrs D: kicks would be very unlikely. A lot of people (myself included) get muscle spasms that feel like kicks from things moving around. "Flutters" or swooshes would be possible.

I didn't feel anything til about 18w with DS1, almost 15w with DS2, and still nothing yet at 14 weeks with #3.

I keep thinking I feel movement, but I don't know. I was 17 weeks last time and I saw at my last ultrasound that I have an anterior placenta again, so I'm probably fooling myself.

@sassymama34: good luck!

Been a bit hectic for me so I'm going back and catching up with you ladies. Bear with me and hope I got everyone!

@erinbaderin: Eek! My brother did that before except it involved my engagement. I didn't know it was happening and apparently he posted something on FB how he was looking forward to the trip and having his sister engaged. I never saw the post, but plenty of people did and they all jumped on him to remove it. I was informed after I was engaged.

That sucks your mom ruined your announcement for you!

@sassymama34: I've been feeling a little less tired, but some days are still rougher than others. For instance, Sunday night, I have no idea what was going on with my bladder, but I had to get up and pee every 30 min to an hour, and it wasn't just a trickle, it was full bladder mode. I was exhausted come Monday morning. I was up for jury selection too so that wasn't helpful!

@sbbs3: Welcome and congratulations! We too suffered a loss back in March. Sorry you had to go through that. I'll add you to our list of March mommies!

@Lilbear: Oh man!! That's super annoying and frustrating!! You're such a trooper for putting up with it! I'd be yelling at DH to put an end to it and even if she calls him to talk to me, I'd be like no. Don't hand the phone to me. She already calls, texts, and emails you all week long for crying out loud!! Arg!!!!

@araneidae: That's cool you have a local preggo friend and are joining prenatal aquatics together! My NT scan is on the 8th as well! Labor day weekend can't come fast enough it seems. lol!!

I'm not doing any prenatal exercise, but mostly because I'm exhausted; and chasing/playing with DS is enough of an exercise for me. lol I'm always short of breath and even my normal brisk pace of walking can be hard at times. And I'm still only in the 1st trimester! Oh lordy! What is it going to be like in the 3rd??? Yikes!

@Navy_Mommy: Oh no!!! Lots and lots of hugs, first off. Praying that this pregnancy progresses like it should with no complications! Is there something they can do to up his protein intake like how the aspirin is combating the pre-e? Congrats on finding out it's a boy though! 3 musketeers!

DS was an IUGR baby that quit growing at 32 weeks, but we didn't detect it till 35 weeks. He came out kicking and screaming like a full term happy baby (was induced at 37 weeks). He came out small, and continues to be so now, but he's feisty as any 2 year old and learning/reaching milestones like he should be!

@MrsD: Yay for no more morning sickness. Hoping it stays away for you!! Boo on not finding out the gender during your NT scan. I'm worried I won't either (some deep down gut instinct), but guess we'll see.

@sassymama34: Wishing nothing but the best at your appt tomorrow!

@MrsLilybugg: I always have to provide a urine sample when I go in for my appts, but nothing outside of that. Are they monitoring for protein or something? I'd be a bit wigged out about keeping urine in my fridge too. Just because you associate fridge with food and urine definitely isn't food! lol

MrsLilybug- i had to do the 24 hr urine thing a few times when i was pg with my son due to high bp. We slept upstairs so kept it in a bucket of ice all night. It was a pain! Id pack it in ice for ur drive to drop it off to be safe. Its a pain for sure.

@MrsLilybugg: the I did like six 24 hour urine collects with DS1 (I had every sign of pre-e except protein in my urine). I would bring a cooler if I were you. I didn't put mine in the fridge, I just kept it on ice the whole time.

@Alivoo01: my next appointment is September 15 with my doctor.

@Navy_Mommy: ok thanks! I have an insulated cooler
Bag that I'll lug in with me !

Aaahhhh nervous for appt! It's at 9:30. Cross fingers everything looks good ladies!

So...a few important things about my life right now...

1) Someone took my sweet loveable toddler last night and replaced her with a demon. I am like a walking zombie today. Seriously - no idea was possessed her last night.

2) I almost chopped 12" off my hair yesterday - but chickened out and did just 5". May go for more in October when I go back! I like the idea of way less hair to straighten with 2 kids running around!

3) I may or may not have, in my current zombie state, purchased nearly $700 worth of jewelry this morning - thankfully I get 50% off. I am a Merchandiser for C+I jewelry (side job mostly for the discount) and decided this morning that I loved the new fall collection and if I am going to get fat I may as well have nice jewelry. I should have adult supervision whenever shopping...seriously...WTF

Ok - back to full caffeine coffee - its one of those days...

@Alivoo01: Next appointment is Sept 21. Just a regular monthly OB visit

@sassymama34: How'd your appt go??

@nicollette1189: Welcome and congrats!!! Sorry to hear about your stillborn. Wishing you a healthy and happy 9 months! I'll add you to our list of March mommies!

@Loscato: Updated!

Any of you March Mamas DIY experts?

Trying to figure out how to jazz up this armoir I bought for K for her birthday - I have 3 dresses and some other accessories to fill it with. Was thinking contact paper on the shelves...maybe stenciling the frame a bit?

@Mrs D: I'm not creative, but I do like the contact paper idea. Cute dress up armoire though!

@sassymama34: Yay for a great dr appt and two healthy beating hearts! At my 2nd appt, I don't think the ultrasound tech measured the baby either until I asked if s/he was measuring on schedule. She did take measurements of other stuff though. I could tell the baby had grown so maybe that's why?

@sassymama34: wahoo! I was waiting for your update! So glad that both babies are doing great!! ️

@sassymama34: That's great news, hooray!

Guys, I'm sitting in the McDonalds parking lot drinking a coke and eating an apple pie. I think I've hit peak pregnant.

@Alivoo01: I am so torn over the hair decision...thankfully I have some time! I have thick curly hair...so short is easier for straightening but also requires straightening to be presentable. So I would have to style it to leave the house, as opposed to when its longer I can leave it curly and it looks ok! Decisions, Decisions!

@Alivoo01: I have the same hair dilemma - I'm lazy, so I tend to only get it cut every six months or so. My hair isn't curly but it does have a lot of wave so like MrsD, I have to decide between short, which is how I prefer but but I feel like I need to straighten it, or long, so I don't have to flatiron it but I don't like how it looks so much.

I finally found my little guy with the doppler yesterday, yay! It's pretty exciting listening to that little heart galloping away. Does everybody find that they've assigned a sex to their baby even though they don't actually know? I always think of the baby as 'him' and I don't know if it's because I'm used to it after B or I think I'm having a boy.

Ladies what do u think im having based on heartbeats? Fun to guess... Im thinkin boy and girl.. Here's the stats: baby a heartrates: 108, 114, 168
baby b heartrates: 122, 188, 182

Would love to hear your predictions and hopefully I'll find out at next appt sept 22!!!

@Navy_Mommy: Cool!

OK, enough lurking

Location: NYC -- hi @lilbear @lilypad @leighleigh
EDD: March 1, 2016 - it's a boy !
How far along: 14+3
First child? First child, first pregnancy
Next doctor appointment: early anatomy scan 9/21
Any symptoms so far? YES. second nosebleed this morning. boobs still threatening to fall off. a bleed scare earlier this week that put me on two days bed rest
Who have you told? The world Told FB at 12 weeks on the nose.