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@peaches1038: My doc had me take it after my 8-week appointment since DD1 was over 9 pounds at birth. I'm thinking they will have me do it again but she hasn't said anything. I'm 23 weeks so I will ask at my next appointment.

I did mine at 28 weeks last time, ughh dreading the thought of doing it. I passed out during the test last time, it was just horrible.

@wrkbrk: I have my 26 and 28 week appointments scheduled and my OB said we'll do it at the 28 week one. She said the later we go, the less likely it would show a false negative, so we'd be less likely to miss it if I had GD.

So first time mom unnecessary panic...I'm out of town with family this weekend. We've been busy shopping, doing lots of walking, etc. I haven't felt baby move as much, but i know it's harder to notice when you are busy and active. Last night, we went to the Taylor Swift concert and I danced all night (within limits), we walked a lot, we didn't get back to the hotel until 2 am, etc. So basically, I passed out and woke up 4 hours later on my back! I don't know when I rolled to my back so I have no idea how long I slept like that! I'm sure it's silly to be worried, but I haven't felt baby move yet this morning. Maybe she'll get active after I eat some breakfast? #IWorryAboutEverything

Thanks everyone! I think I'll wait until 26 weeks after our vacation!!

@Miss Sarah: I would try not to worry about sleeping on your back. That position doesn't completely cut off the blood supply, it's just that sleeping on your left marginally improves blood flow to the lower part of your body. I second @sometimesshesings: suggestion of laying on your side and drinking some juice. Hugs!!

@Miss Sarah: I remember feeling the same way with my first and still do some days. I don't have a whole lot of advice, just sympathies for the constant worrying. I definitely wake up lots of times on my back, so I would try not to worry about that one too much.

@Hoots: @sometimesshesings: @peaches1038: @FannyMae: @JennyG: @wrkbrk: It was a long weekend. Yesterday, I kept thinking I felt a little something, but it would quickly subside. Normally, I feel her moving for like 5-10 minutes or so at a time. Like there will be a little kick, and 10 seconds later another kick or punch, and again and again. Yesterday, I would think I felt a little kick and then nothing. And this morning, I drank orange juice and ice cold water and ate breakfast and didn't feel her right away like I normally do. But about five minutes ago, she started moving on me! FINALLY!

I try so hard not to worry about the little things, but it all just seemed a little off. And yes, with the recent losses posted, I am more anxious about it. Plus, I'm approaching the time (24 weeks) when my best friend lost her babe...so I just need to get through the next few weeks to rid myself of some fears. Thank you for the love and hugs...you're all the best!

@Miss Sarah: *hugs* glad to hear that baby responded to the cold drinks. I'll admit that sometimes I will do it on purpose just to make sure I can feel movement. Anxiety is such a b!tch, its definitely harder when you know someome with personal experience of loss, its scary.

Tomorrow is the due date for the baby I lost before Christmas, so I'm feeling a little sad about that. Its bittersweet... I lost one babe but I have another growing in my tummy. I think I will just be drinking lots of cold drinks and eating ice cream to get this baby moving so I can remind myself of the life growing inside me

@Miss Sarah: I'm glad you're feeling more movement! It's so hard not to worry!!

@FannyMae: thinking of you!

@Hoots: thanks!! I'll be 26 weeks so that sounds good!

So I have a fetal echocardiogram in a couple hours. It should not be a big deal. DH has a minor heart condition, bicuspid aortic valve for those who are interested, and it can be hereditary. Even if baby girl does have it, it should be completely manageable from birth throughout her life. The only thing giving me nerves now is that during our anatomy scan, she had a calcium deposit in her heart, which can be one of the markers for Down Syndrome. My doc said not to even think twice about it because she didn't have any other markers and often times, those calcium deposits disappear before birth. But with this being a cardiologist, I have a feeling they are going to spend a long time analyzing it and measuring it. I'm sure all will be fine, but maybe say a little prayer or make a little wish for us!

23 week ultrasound update: All is well but baby is measuring in the 90th percentile! Yowser! I have my GD test at 26 weeks 4 days (August 17). Wish me LUCK with that! Hoping people will post what theirs was like!

@Miss Sarah: hoping and praying all goes well
@wrkbrk: congrats on a good ultrasound!!

Has anyone thought about Classes yet? My hospital offers a breastfeeding class and a baby basics/happiest baby on the block class. We are definitely taking the breastfeeding class but I am wondering if I should just buy the happiest baby DVD and watch it at home? They go over swaddling, bathing and other care too but would it be worth it? The class is 2 hours, costs $30 and you get the DVD and a "soothing sounds" cd. My husband has minimal newborn experience. And is anyone doing birthing classes? There's so many to choose from and I'm not sure which one would be best! Too many choices!

@EBSC: @wrkbrk: @peaches1038: The echo was...fine? She didn't see anything concerning, but baby girl was head down, spine forward, so it was hard to get a really good look at the details of the heart and valves. We will be going back in six weeks for another check up.

As for classes, we're signed up for a childbirth class through the hospital that is 4 3-hour sessions, ending about 5 weeks before or due date. I'm wondering if I should take a breastfeeding class...they do offer them at our hospital. Hmm...

@Miss Sarah: I'm glad it went ok. I understand how it feels when appointments are underwhelming. You get all worked up and then it's just blah. Hopefully everything continues looking good in 6 weeks!

@Miss Sarah: @Finfan: too many choices!! We will def do happiest baby, whether it's a class or we just buy the dvd. Our hospital offers several classes, each for a different topic, which means lots of back and forth. Or we can go through a private organization and do a weekend intensive that is supposed to cover it all: birth, baby care and breastfeeding. I'm just not sure if we will get as much info at the weekend intensive compared to the separate classes. But do we really need ALL.THE.INFO?!? Ugh. I don't know.

We took classes through our hospital with our first: a birthing class and a breastfeeding class. Honesty we thought both were not worth it at all and wished we hadn't bothered. I'm not sure if it is because we just knew stuff or if our hospital's classes are just that bad.

@Miss Sarah: glad everything is looking fine so far. Thinking of your little family!

How is everyone hanging in there? Can't believe it is almost August. Seems like we were all just POAS!!

November is right around the corner!

We are in full on nesting mode around here!! My husband is a professor and wants to have everything mostly ready before he starts up again for the fall semester. We are painting 2 rooms, cleaning out all of the closets and selling stuff to make room for baby! My husband is building a new guest bed frame and a wood play gym. I am sewing burp cloths, bandana bibs and a infinity scarf nursing cover. We are busy but I love it!!!
What's everyone else got on their to do list??