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@winniebee: @MrsRcCar: @Sandy: thanks ladies. Big relief for me. It was also in the 160's, so maybe my guess of girl is correct!

@littlebear16: Uh, I swear I felt this baby around 9 weeks. I'm 18.5 weeks now.

@avivoca: @delight: Haha, thanks for making me feel less insane!

My first appointment with my new OB went better than I could have imagined. I had a good cry last night telling DH what my concerns were and what I was looking for etc. I honestly went into this appointment hopeful but thinking we'd end up switching back to my old clinic.

But straight off he said all the right things and addressed all my concerns without me having to bring them up. He is so empathetic, instills confidence, and is so kind. DH really really liked him too and thinks it is the right choice.

Right away he talked about how hard the anatomy scan is going to be and asked if I had thought about if I wanted to go back to MFM (right next door to his office) or he could arrange for me to go to the high risk group at the neighboring hospital (separated by a few blocks) if it was going to be emotional and difficult for me to go back to MFM.

That's exactly what I needed and wanted this time in a doc. Someone who would proactively address these triggers for me and be compassionate about it

And he confidently and intelligently addressed the concerns I had about the risks associated with this being my 3rd csection. And also spoke really well about the potential risks associated with an IVF pregnancy.

I am so beyond relieved that it was a good appointment. I loved his staff and nurses and even the lab downstairs.

@sandy: What a great update! So glad your doctor is so compassionate and understanding! and what a great shot of your little bean

Hi all! I got my blood test back, no abnormalities and it's a GIRL. I'M IN TOTAL F-ING SHOCK RIGHT NOW.

@sandy: so happy you are pleased with your doc. That will make everything so much easier. Your babe looks adorable!
@dragonsword: wow what great news! Congrats on your baby girl!! I'll have to update our list later tonight.

@delight: Thank you!
@LAZB: Thank you and I'm so sorry to hear that news. What type of field are you in?

@dragonsword: thanks, I have worked for anon profit working with kids with disabilities for the last 10 years
@LatteLove: thanks, hopefully I can find something soon!

@dragonsword: How exciting! Congratulations on your baby girl!

November 2016 Mamas!

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MrsRcCar - 11/2 {#3}
theknest- 11/2 {#3}
Narwhal - 11/3 {#1}
Delight - 11/3 {#2}
Deserttransplant - 11/5 {#1}
Daniellealys - 11/6 {#2}
PinkElephant - 11/7 {#3}
Tasha - 11/12 {#1}
LAZB - 11/13 {#3}
Teacherbee - 11/14 {#1}
Dragonsword - 11/19 {#2}
CedarMagnolia - 11/20 {#1}
Goldengirl - 11/20 {#1}
Lattelove - 11/21 {#2}
Kes18 - 11/23 {#2}
Norcalwayfarer - 11/27 {#2}
Plainpistachio- 11/28 {#1}
Sandy - 11/28 {#3}
M4mi - 11/28 {#2}
milag64 - 11/28 {#1}
Mrs. Confetti - 11/29 {#3}
Littlebear16 - 11/30

@delight: thank you and no gender announcement from me yet, but we will find out tomorrow!

It's a boy!

@LAZB: I am very happy for you. I am sure you are overwhelmed with emotions. Congratulation on your baby boy. He is lucky to have a big sister to take care of him and a big brother to always watch over him

@sandy: that is great, your doctor sounds awesome! what a cute picture!
@dragonsword: Congrats!! that is awesome!
@LAZB: yay! Congrats on the BOY! and good luck on the job hunt! That has got to be a little stressful

So I got my phone call late Friday afternoon...all the genetic stuff came back negative (normal) so that is good and it's a BOY ! I should have trusted my instincts, deep down I have been thinking it was probably a boy but I wanted another girl so I think I was denying my feelings lol. I'm sure I will love having a boy just like I love having a girl!

@kes18: congratulations on a healthy baby boy!! I would love another girl too but know I'd be happy with one of each too.

AFM, just over 15w now and feeling fabulous! No more morning sickness and my energy is coming back! This is where I start to gain all the weight so I'm going to be careful this time

@sandy: So happy everything looks great!

@dragonsword: Yay!! Wonderful news! A sweet little girl on the way

@LAZB: Yay love the photo! @kes18: Congratulations on your news

@dragonsword: We still have to wait until 20 weeks to find out Our doc doesn't like to do "unnecessary testing" (although I feel they could just go ahead and test while they are doing all the other ones that they needed five vials of my blood for...)

We are deep on name discussions around here. I think we have settled on a girl name (Julia!), but we cannot agree on a boy name for anything. Hubs has randomly decided he wants a junior, which we decided that we did NOT want both last pregnancy and earlier during this one. DD's name is already very similar to his. Not sure how that will play out...

@dragonsword: I think he might be trying to just make it easier... We have totally opposite preferences for boy's names. I like what I refer to as "duke names"- Jasper, Theodore, Henry, etc. and hubs wants to name the baby after a comic book character. DD is Anna, so I think classic names match better.

Also- I love Caitlin!!

I am hoping to have my genetics results back this week. This weekend was quiet for us. We spent time with my family out of town and shared ultrasound pictures. We are getting announcement pictures done on the 21st. Our family knows but we will be posting it publicly after our pictures are done. There are several friends of mine due around the same time. I just saw last night that my DH's friend is expecting her 4th child in fall as well!

We are back to debating girl names. It probably a moot point because we are likely having another boy but that's ok. I like to have names before we find out.