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@jodyblair: We didn't do any genetic screening so I was worried to go for mine too. I have to go back to look at some body parts that they couldn't see, but I called my midwife today and she said everything they could see looked normal. Good luck!

@babycanuck: On the day I hit 20 weeks I was sitting eating dinner and I thought I felt something like a little punch. I think I felt it again on Friday and Sunday and thought I saw my belly moving in the same spots, but I haven't felt it again since then. I'm hoping it was baby, but can't be sure. I'm 21 weeks tomorrow. My babe was sleeping at my anatomy...sucked their hand for a bit and that's it, kept the legs firmly tucked.

I'm assuming it's normal this early to feel stuff and then not feel anything for a while?

@babycanuck: I started feeling movement right before 20 weeks. It isn't consistent yet though and I'm 21 weeks now.

@Mrs. Pickle: i met my new manager today and was so nervous I got dizzy and almost fainted...definitely pregnancy!!

@Treytonsmom2011: congrats on baby boy #2!

@babycanuck Nearly 21 weeks, and only just started feeling movement in the past week. Basically went from nothing to daily kicks (mostly at night). But, super inconsistent and my husband can't feel it.

I feel for you -- I have two pregnant friends and both started feeling strong, regular kicks (along with their partners) weeks ago! I was worried (okay, and a little jealous). But -- as I keep discovering -- the range of normal is super wide in pregnancy!

@babycanuck: soo exciting!! Hope it gets stronger quickly.. You'll know it soon!

Rather late to the party, but better late than never. I'm almost 19 weeks with my first and so impatient for my anatomy scan next Friday. Good to hear not every baby was shy! And like many of you I think I've felt movement a few times but not positive. Seems like a great community!

Anatomy scan was interesting....the baby's head was near the bottom of my left hip, bum near my belly button, hands behind its head and legs curled up. I have to go back in two weeks to get what they couldn't snap on the anatomy scan, but overall baby is good

The only thing the doctor is concerned about is my lack of weight gain. I am eating, no more puking, but I can only eat so much.

@MamaBear87: welcome!

Anyone else (maybe more 2nd time mamas) feel any Braxton Hicks contractions yet? I've been feeling what I think are BHs but it seems really early...maybe it's just tightening as the baby shifts postion?

@Treytonsmom2011: congrats on your boy!

I'm at 20 weeks today!! Woohoo! Cabo baby moon trip is next week! Nausea was pretty bad on Monday and Tuesday, but has been relatively mild since then. Could it be? Has my nausea gotten better by the 20 week mark? I'm still thinking that I might be one of the few that will be nauseous throughout the whole pregnancy. I am a bit worried about the flight to Mexico and if I'll be comfortable. Sitting has been fairly uncomfortable for me. Also, I don't know if I can take my pregnancy pillow with me to Cabo. Wondering if I'll have trouble sleeping without it.

@MamaBear87: Welcome and congrats!!

@babycanuck: Glad your baby is doing well. Sorry about the lack of weight gain. I'm at 20 weeks today and I'm only 4 lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight. OB told me weeks ago that she wants me to gain 20 lbs by 20 weeks... Yeah, not going to happen. Wondering what she'll say when I see her before our trip.

Wow, so many of you guys are feeling movement. I don't think I've felt anything yet. Though, I hear having nausea distracts me from feeling them.

The baby kicked me hard enough to make my stomach jump today! It was so cool. DH wasn't at home but I was able to record it to show him.

@bluestriped bee: FX that the nausea is on its way out!

DH was finally able to feel movement from the outside today-very exciting! I have my detailed anatomy scan this Thursday, can't wait to see baby again. We are really struggling with names lately...I think we are torn equally between three.

@Mrs. Pickle: Whoah! That is so cool!

@Rainbow Sprinkles: That would be cool but we leave on Thursday! Have a great trip! How are you feeling? I'm pretty uncomfortable when I have to sit upright. I'm a bit worried about the two 3 hr flight that I have deal with. Also, I've been sleeping better with the help of my pregnancy pillow. It's a big pillow. I'm wondering if I should take it with me.

@hilsy85: Sadly, I threw up a few times this weekend. I wasn't feeling nauseous but if I ate something, it would come up within 20-30 minutes later. I'm wondering if it's acid reflux or something because I could feel the acid trying to come up after I ate. I meant to take some acid reflux medication this morning but I forgot.

So cool about your baby moving! You are having your anatomy scan on Thursday? That's cool. I'm having my anatomy scan on Tuesday.

Glad to see everyone is doing ok!

@bluestriped bee: @Rainbow Sprinkles: Hope you have great trips!! Can't wait to hear about it and live vicariously through you!

It turns out I dont have to switch doctors but will be monitored more intensely should I get any worse with my other stuff. Relieved!! Also, I am going to the nearer better hospital anyway. The dr has privileges there but doesn't prefer it usually but said its ok. As far as names go.. Only one keeps sticking, but we'll see if it's the one! Names on our short list are dh's dads name, Calvin, Spencer, and Graham. :). Eta- feel free to give opinions, good and bad. I know it won't be everyone's taste, I won't be offended!

@2littlepumpkins: Graham was our boy's name so I of course love that! Calvin was also on our list!

@2littlepumpkins: I think all of those are great names- especially love Graham!

@Rainbow Sprinkles: hahah! Dr bones has a nice ring to it...

@hilsy85: hehe well I guess I shouldn't complain too bad, bc at least DD wants to name him Thomas (I'm sure after Thomas the train)..,

Seriously cannot believe this pregnancy is halfway over. October will be here before we know it!

I'm so curious what our team greeners are having!!

@bluestriped bee: I am so glad everything is great. Yay for healthy, growing babies! And yay for leaving on your trip tomorrow! Have a blast!

Everything is good here. I am 24 weeks on Saturday, which means viability! YAY! Another favorite milestone of mine. We leave for our babymoon on Sunday, and I have an appointment on Friday to check my BP and make sure everything is lookin' good before I go and travel for 12 hours. I have a history of PIH/Pre-E, so I am praying that my BP is still low right now. And on the topic of the babymoon, I get tears in my eyes just thinking about leaving my girls! I know my mom will take great care of them, but it's still hard. I am glad that it's only 5 days and they will be back in our arms in no time.

Being that this is my third pregnancy, my body seems to be kicking into high gear pretty early. I already having trouble bending over to tie my shoes, the acid reflux/heartburn is NUTS (i've had to cut out a lot of foods), and my pelvis is starting to ache already.:/ I also can't get comfortable at night and the baby kicks and jabs like crazy so sleep isn't so great. Anyone else dealing with any of this stuff?

@BelugaBean: @NovBaby1112: Graham was one of our boy names when I was pregnant with dd, too. We really love it but can't quite commit yet!

@bluestriped bee: Glad you had a good scan and everything is looking good with both babies! Those are great percentiles!

@Rainbow Sprinkles: Can't wait for the viability milestone either! I read recently that they were saying more doctors should attempt to save 22 weekers but gosh that seems so early. As for symptoms, yes this seems way different from my first pregnancy. I miss eating what I want but my stomach will not be happy if I stray from the diet.. I don't remember kicks hurting last time either. And even though my kid mostly has been fine in the sleep department (we moved, she's gotten a couple colds lately, transitioned to a big girl bed..) I don't think I've slept through the night since maybe five weeks pregnant.

@Rainbow Sprinkles: OMG I am so glad someone else is feeling this way...I have the worst heartburn ever and I am so much bigger (despite nearly no weight gain) than I was with #1. Fingers crossed that your BP is good (I also had pre-E)!!!

DH finally felt some of the swift kicks I have been feeling for the past couple weeks...so cute to see him get excited!