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@hellobeeboston: I'm sorry to hear about the issues that came about from your anatomy scan. Did you manage to get your appointment today? Here's hoping everything is absolutely fine.

@CarrieLouWho: Congratulations on the boy and your placenta moving!

We had our anatomy scan today, and everything looks A-Ok! He was being super cooperative, and gave us a good look at everything. My placenta seems to look good so far through the ultrasound, so that's comforting too. And we super confirmed it's a boy. I think my mom was still really holding out for it being a mistake and me having a girl which is just annoying. I'm happy with my little guy!

Hope you ladies are doing ok!

@mrscobee: @2PeasinaPod: thanks ladies!! Me and DH are in the waiting room of the MFMs office right now actually! Fingers crossed, hoping for the best.

@hellobeeboston:

Yes, I know life will change for the better. And it wasn't like DH and I have been lacking on alone time together (we've been married 7 years), but we had a lot of fun, and I'm feeling like I'm closing a super nice chapter in my life (and now I'm almost crying as I'm typing this LOL)!

@mrscobee: @2PeasinaPod: thanks ladies - so, some good news for sure, we've basically ruled out Downs and she definitely ruled out Trisomy18, thank god.... we decided not to move forward with the amnio, as this isolated indicator seemed just that, isolated. All of the other things they look for came back totally normal, AND i had the Harmony test, which was negative.

The one thing that did turn up (and was a little tough because the MFM ruled out a cyst in the abdomen and said it was the gallbladder, and we were so glad, then came back in with the u/s tech to take another look and turned out MFM was wrong) -- anyway - the baby does have a small cyst in his liver - fluid filled, and it was the same size as it was 4 weeks ago... SO, we're not really sure what that means yet, but we will be going for regular ultrasounds to track the cyst to make sure it doesn't get larger. MFM is calling later after she speaks to a Pediatric surgeon she knows to get some more information, and I plan on googling shortly, but I'm hopeful that it's just an asymptomatic cyst that doesn't affect the livers function....

@hellobeeboston: Glad to hear things went well and hoping the cyst ends up resolving itself over time!

I can go first!

How far along: 24+4

Total weight gain: 26 lbs (yikes!!! - hoping it slows down)

Stretch marks: None

Gender:

Names picked: Not totally decided, still leaning toward Matthew, but currently debating on middle name.

Nursery theme/progress: We need to get on this! All we have purchased is a rug! No theme, just trying to make it cute for a boy!

Birth plan: Absolutely none. Other than just healthy mom and healthy baby!

Are you taking classes: Labor, newborn care, and breastfeeding, starting in July.

How long are you taking off: ~ 12 weeks

Baby shower plans: 2 showers (one with MIL's church friends and family, and one for my friends and family, and then maybe one at work). I am stressing about these (don't really like to be the center of attention).

Where did you register (or plan to register): Amazon

Milestones: Looking forward to end of 2nd trimester!

Struggles: Knock on wood, I have had it pretty easy. Except my boobs have grown too much, can't find a bra that works, so I either have a uniboob or am very uncomfortable.

What are you most fearful/concerned about: The actual labor and delivery. I am soooooooooooooo freaked out.

What are you most excited about: Being a parent and meeting our little one.

What else is going on in your life (non-baby): Nothing too significant. We have a pretty quiet summer ahead of us

@2PeasinaPod: I know, I was getting sad too! I hope others play along! Thanks for playing! Yay for no signs of placenta accreta! That sucks that you are getting morning sickness again! Yikes! I got a little sick yesterday in church - it was hot in there, and I was sitting behind a woman that smelled like a combo between baby powder and an old woman - we had to move, because I was going to throw up LOL!!

Hugs to you on your fears - hoping everything continues to go smoothly for you! I can't relate to the losses part, but can relate to the fears. I fear similar things (high anxiety regarding pregnancy, not the same I know, but can definitely relate to letting the negative feelings creep in). Under fears, I should have put "too many to list" instead of *just* the "labor and delivery" part - ha!

And yay for two little boys!! Although I'd love a girl, a part of me is also kind of hoping for another boy some day since LO#1 is a boy! I have a brother and DH has a sister, so we've never been a part of a family with same gender kids - the bond is probably so special!

I'll play too! Thanks for kickstarting, @mrscobee!

How far along: 23 weeks exactly
Total weight gain: I'm up about 5 lbs. But I had a decent amount of weight to lose before getting KU, so I think I'm on track with how much I'm gaining.
Stretch marks: none so far
Gender:
Names picked: DH and I have totally different taste in names - I think his choices are boring and he thinks mine are weird. At the moment, Peter and Curtis are topping the list of what we're considering.
Nursery theme/progress: no progress at all so far - yikes!
Birth plan: I don't really have one, besides "get the baby out of me...preferably with an epidural"
Are you taking classes: we're taking a two-day childbirth/childcare class in late July
How long are you taking off: hopefully between 10-12 weeks, barring any unforeseen hits to our finances between now and then
Baby shower plans: a friend has offered to throw us one, but nothing is nailed down
Where did you register (or plan to register): not sure yet. We're getting a TON of baby stuff from my brother and SIL, so we'll take stock of that first and then figure out what else we need.
Milestones: everything went well at our anatomy scan, and finding out the sex has made it that much more real that there's a little person in there!
Struggles: really bad hip/back pain, trouble sleeping, headaches (although those have mostly cleared up)
What are you most fearful/concerned about: honestly, I'm already freaking out about sleep deprivation, nursing around the clock, etc - and especially how it will affect my husband and our dynamic. I'm worried about our ability to deal with the stress without melting down.
What are you most excited about: just getting to meet the little guy!
What else is going on in your life (non-baby): our anniversary, my birthday, some work travel, a wedding with my family and then a weeklong vacation with DH's family. June is pretty packed! After July, we're locking it down and making everybody come to us.

@CarrieLouWho: Love your name choices!

@kgbee: you completed a triathlon while pregnant!?! Now I am feeling super lazy! And currently have gained most weight ughhhhh!!

@kgbee: Good for you! I miss running so much. I wasn't allowed to run during my 1st trimester, and it's hard to get back into it when you're exhausted and 3 months pregnant after nothing. Hoping to train for a half marathon once I get the go ahead from the doctor after I have this LO!

For those of you who registered and already have a LO, what are you registering for? Different gender clothes or more modern gear? Just wondering if I should register for the completion discount on some things I know we'll need new.

How far along: 21 weeks

Total weight gain: not sure, maybe 8-10

Stretch marks: yes, had them last time and they are back already

Sex: boy

Names picked:have not even looked at possible names or discussed with husband

Nursery theme/progress: none so far! We are slackers. The room is filled with lots of non-baby stuff and needs to be cleaned out, painted, etc.

Birth plan: hoping for a vbac, but will likely have a repeat cesarean

Are you taking classes: wasn't planning on it. We will go on a hospital tour because I'm delivering at a different one than last time.

How long are you taking off: planning for about 18-20 weeks after baby. I may have to work one day a month toward the end to make sure I keep our health insurance.

Baby shower plans: maybe a sprinkle at some point this summer? Nothing had been planned or discussed.

Where did you register (or plan to register): I made an Amazon registry for myself, mostly to keep track of what I need and also for the completion discount.

Milestones: feeling movement daily now and loving it.

Struggles: I'm getting over a really bad cold (possibly flu), so I've been very ill and uncomfortable.

What are you most fearful/concerned about: High blood pressure and pre-eclampsia.

What are you most excited about: Seeing my little guy (2.5) be a big brother and how much fun I hope they will have with each other.

What else is going on in your life (non-baby): we are going on a mini-vacation (child free!) to Santa Barabara in a few weeks and I have a four day weekend this coming weekend for Memorial Day.

How far along: 24 weeks

Total weight gain: 11 lbs

Stretch marks: None

Gender: Unknown (team green)

Names picked: None… We have a shortlist of 4 for boys and 6 for girls.

Nursery theme/progress: None, but we transitioned our toddler to a twin bed (currently on the floor as I need to finish finishing the bed itself). He’s moving to a new room and that’s the main thing we need to work on (painting first!). We will be leaving the nursery pretty much as-is in terms of paint, furniture, curtains, etc., but we need to hang some art since the only thing that’s up now will be moving with my son to his big boy room. We need more art for the new room too!

Birth plan: Delivering with a midwife at a birth center. I had no interventions with my first birth and am hoping this one will be the same. Not much of a plan beyond that!

Are you taking classes: Nope, not unless the birth center ends up making us. We did a (free) class before and don’t want to pay this time around (the birth center classes aren’t free) since we’ve done it before anyway.

How long are you taking off: 12 weeks or 11 months! I’m off for the Fall semester, haven’t decided about spring yet, and then I don’t teach in the summer anyway.

Baby shower plans: None

Where did you register (or plan to register): Nowhere, though I have a secret wish list.

What are you most fearful/concerned about: Bedtime for my toddler when the baby arrives, tandem nursing (but I’m also afraid to wean the toddler), and being home with two kids in general!

What are you most excited about: little baby snuggles

What else is going on in your life (non-baby): We’ve got a couple family visits coming up, a short cabin camping trip… That’s about it! Now that my spring semester is over I’ve been pretty busy with play dates, walks, and trips to the park or zoo though, so summer has already been fun. We’re just wrapping up with swimming lessons and I’m excited for some outdoor summer pool time too!

The results are in and we are having another boy!

@kgbee: hooray! So many boys this month!!@2PeasinaPod: i'm going to register for crib sheets, a new monitor, boy clothes, diapers, a new diaper bag, a Sleep Sheep and a humidifier. All things I would do without or buy myself- but I can use a completion discount, and if anyone wants to buy something, there will be a few ideas.

Anyone getting pains in the front lower portion of belly when walking. I think this is round ligament pain. I just started having it the last week or so. Even walking from my car to my office it gets really tight and painful. Goes away as soon as I stop walking.

@kgbee: oh no! Sorry to hear about that. Does wearing a support belt help?

I think I m having muscle pains as it stops as soon as I stop walking. I walked pretty far yesterday and it was really bad at first but then seemed to ease up. I probably need to drink more water.

@hellobeeboston: I've actually had that a little bit in the past week. Not every time that I walk, thankfully.

@kgbee: I was having pain like you described earlier on around week 10-11 and it lasted for a week or two. It was awful. Every time that I would go from sitting to standing and walking it was excruciating. It also hurt to roll over in bed and I would wake up from pain every time I had to roll over. I'm sure it will probably come back at some point in time later on. I didn't have it in my last pregnancy, but I've heard that it tends to get worse with each subsequent pregnancy.
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At my appointment yesterday (22w3d) I got my order for the glucose test. I can't believe we are at that point already. I was instructed to do the one hour test fasting, which is different from last time when I was told it doesn't really have to be. Also, I think my current OB had a different cutoff (140) rather than the lower cutoff last time (130), which I failed by two points last time and had to do the three hour test (passed it). I really hope that I don't have to do the three hour one again because with a toddler it's hard to find the time to set aside for something like that and it was not fun to be stuck in the lab for that long.

@Mrs. Oatmeal: hi!!! Lots of kicks and rolls here, and i'm 25 weeks tomorrow too! The weekend has been nice. We had friends in from out of town, our toddlers are the same age and they have a 4 month old. Good glimpse into what's coming, eek! Honestly, the toddlers seem to be WAY tougher than the baby

@CarrieLouWho: omg i know - it really is going pretty fast! i hope you're feeling better! i get so freaked when I feel like the movement slows down....

i'm already sorta over being pregnant, it felt more fun/exciting the first time.... i have also been SUPER tired sometimes, but i'm trying to do as much as I can while I have *some energy and I know i'm just going to get more tired as I get bigger and it gets hotter.

@ChelseaRose: they usually do the glucose test around 28 weeks right? I'm going to ask about it tomorrow at my appointment - assuming I'll be doing that the next time I see them. My mom had gestational diabetes so i worry I might get it - but we'll see.