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@nana87: i understand your concern. i'm sure everything is fine and so glad you will get to go back next week for them to double check. i have another ultrasound scheduled for 3 weeks from now so they can check out something they couldn't see too clearly at my anatomy scan on 11/19. i think the doc was just being extra careful but it definitely is hard to worry. hugs to you!
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@megz06: @jhd: thanks ladies! I'm feeling a little calmer now about it. The doctors had asked if I knew about any family history issues, and I didn't know before but it turns out I think my mom has a similar thing--she vaguely remembers some concern at some point about the tube that goes to one of her kidneys being small--so maybe this is a genetic structural thing that hasn't actually caused any problems for my mom in the long run. I'm hoping for either that or that it was really nothing after all!
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@nana87: Aw, I want to say try not to worry! I know you will a little until it's resolved though. But sounds like everything will be completely fine! We'll be thinking about you! Find distractions until your next scan! Gonna be ok Momma!
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I had another scan today for a second attempt at some measurements- since the little dude was not cooperating last time. It's so fun seeing him! Everything looks good. Now do I really have to wait 20 more weeks to see him again!? No more scheduled ultrasounds
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My appointment is moved to Thursday instead of Friday, because DH is taking a vacation day on Friday and wants to do a nice family outing. Thursday will be the first Dr. appointment that DS gets to go to! I'm picking him up from school and going straight there.
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@PEAPIE: thanks!! And so glad your scan went well today!
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@Dandelion: yay for DS getting to go with you on thurs! that will be fun!
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@Dandelion: how fun! DD looooves going and hearing the heartbeat.
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@nana87: I'm sorry about the concern
I hope that it was just an anomaly, and little miss is just fine. I would be a wreck too, though, especially given your SIL's situation. But it sounds like your doctors are being very proactive. Hoping for great news next week!@megz06: brrrrrrr. I hope it stays away, too! So here's a question for you: what are you buying in terms of cold weather gear for baby? I mean, I know we're due in April, but I live in upstate NY, and it is entirely possible that it will still be winter here when I deliver. I'm thinking I need to get a baby bunting to have on hand just in case? What have you decided to do?
@PEAPIE: I know, I can't believe that we won't see babies for a long time! But really, "all the way until April" is starting to feel like it's just around the corner (cue panic!). They'll be here before we know it!
@Dandelion: that is going to be so much fun!
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OK, so I'm going to update the list. Anyone have appointments that they want to add?
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@LovelyPlum: my appointments are always getting changed around - sorry! my next ones are on 12/18 - regular OB appointment and growth scan (same day).
thanks!
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Just got back from the follow up scan at the hospital to check on baby girl's enlarged right kidney. It is still looking larger than the left but it's size is just on the upper limit of normal measurement. The doctor (who was the same one we saw last week) didn't seem at all concerned--she thought it looked like it was nothing, and thinks the size will even out as baby continues developing. I have another follow up scheduled in 6 weeks (1/27) so they can keep monitoring the kidneys, but she really stressed that this most likely isn't anything to worry about. So I'm trying to relax now!
During the scan, the little miss kept herself very busy by sucking her thumb and picking her nose
Oh, and sticking her tongue out at us, lol. The tech was very sweet and said "see, your baby isn't nervous, so you shouldn't be either!"
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@nana87: Aw! Sounds like good news to me! Also, the bright side being you get extra peeks at the little lady!
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@LovelyPlum: April this year is when we had our worst winter storm, so it may definitely be cold and stormy! We have one kind of winter snow suit thing we bought (or baby bunting). It's blue and fuzzy and had a hood (with bear ears of course lol). That is about it thought. I'm sure I will have many covers for the cat seat as well. Otherwise, we have just been buying more sleepers than onsies because we know people will get us a ton of onsies, but possibly not sleepers.
@nana87: Aww sounds like a better appointment. And I loved that she was keeping content by sucking her thumb...and picking her nose. At that point I would have said, "takes after her daddy." because you know they were all thinking it, lol.
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@PEAPIE: yes, nothing wrong with getting to see her more! I'm trying to focus on that positive rather than the slim chance something could still be an issue!
@megz06: haha definitely!! I loved seeing her picking her nose, it made me laugh while I was feeling really tense!
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@nana87: what great news. I love that she was sticking out her tongue! Got a little personality already
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@nana87: what great news! I'm so glad that things look good. What a relief to know your silly girl is OK
@megz06: good call. I think I will get some sleepers, too. Though who knows? I may get all of this and not need to use it!
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12/20 - jhd
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12/30 - jhd (u/s!)
12/31 - nana87 (glucose test)
1/3/2014 (!) - HazelEyes (u/s!)
1/27 - nana87 (u/s!)Baby is a...
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@CharityAnne: thinking of you-hope your anatomy scan goes well today!
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@nana87: Great news
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@LovelyPlum: I ended up getting, like, 2 3-6 month sleepers and the rest are all 9-12 because I figured even with him being a newborn he can still wear the larger ones. Plus with getting larger ones he can wear them next winter.
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@nana87: awww what a better appointment! Sucking her thumb is so cute!
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@HazelEyes: @LovelyPlum: @SupernovaJ: @luckypenny: thanks ladies!!
for good measure, here is the little one sucking her thumb in the top pic and picking her nose in the bottom
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@nana87: great news!!!
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@nana87: Haha. Love it!!
Just an FYI I have an appointment scheduled for December 31. Just a routine checkup, so nothing major.
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@LovelyPlum: aww thanks so much for thinking of me!! My scan went great! Our baby is a.....GIRL!!!!!!
I was so shocked I nearly cried! I have been thinking it was a boy for the past two months! I couldn't believe it when the doctor said it was a girl! I am so beyond thrilled; I have always wanted a little girl! The doctor said everything looked great; she is already about 1lb 1oz, and we came home with a whole bunch of pictures! So of course I did what any other mother would do...and I went shopping lol! My next appt. is Jan 15, and it should be just a regular checkup. I hope everyone else is having a good week so far!
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@CharityAnne: what awesome news! It's about time we get some girls on this board! Congrats, and welcome to Team Pink
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@CharityAnne: Aww that's awesome!! Congrats on your girl (and of course, it is only natural to go on a shopping spree after you find out the gender).
@SupernovaJ: Good luck today!!
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@CharityAnne: hooray for a girl !!!
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@CharityAnne: hooray for a girl!!!!
ugh, so this most likely isn't a big deal, but no fun: my doctor called me today--she just got Monday's scans from the hospital, and while she reassured me again that the slightly enlarged kidney was most likely nothing and just something they wanted to monitor, it turns out it's also a soft marker for Downs. My quad and NT screens showed I only had a 1 in 280 chance, but with the kidney, my risk increased to 1 in 140 and so I have enough risk factors for them to be able to do the materniT21 test. So I just got back from her office for even more bloodwork...I'm so glad they're being so cautious, and everything is most likely completely fine (1 in 140 is still 99.3% chance of normal), but this is stressful! And, to top it off, on the way home I had two separate encounters with stereotypical NYC a$$holes (excuse the language, I'm frustrated!)--jerks stealing my seat on the subway and cutting in front of me at a coffee shop....jerks....
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@CharityAnne: congrats on your baby girl!! So exciting :))
@nana87: hoping everything is okay with the LO and that they're just being overly cautious. I'm sure things will turn out fine including the kidney. Will be thinking of you! Remember, it's still less than a 1% chance which is so incredibly minuscule.
We had our appointments today and everything was fine. Baby is measuring on track and is very active. Her FHR was 147. We got some 3D shots and she's literally covering her face in all of them. So far that's been the story every time. This girl is shy!! I'm 23 weeks and 5 days - 2 more days and we'll be celebrating viability and the 6 month mark.
I hope you all are doing fantastic and feeling really good with the holidays coming up. I know it can be taxing. Best wishes to all the mamas with appointments coming up soon!!
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@nana87: ugh, ugh, ugh. That IS so frustrating. I'm sorry, lady
You're right, it is really good that they are being so cautious. It's scary, though. Hoping little miss R is just fine -
@SupernovaJ: so glad to hear that she is doing well. I hit viability today-great milestone
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Finally...another girl to balance out all of these boys!
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12/20 - jhd
12/23 - LovelyPlum
12/30 - jhd (u/s!)
12/31 - nana87 (glucose test), megz06
1/3/2014 (!) - HazelEyes (u/s!)
1/15 - CharityAnne
1/27 - nana87 (u/s!)Baby is a...
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nana87
SupernovaJ
amelieisme
CharityAnne BOY
gilmoregirl
Dandelion
NY_Smiles
jhd
jill_a55
PEAPIE
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@CharityAnne: yay! Congrats on your girl!! And those clothes are adorable!!!
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@nana87: I hope everything is ok. I'm sure that extra testing is stressful. Hang in there!
@SupernovaJ: Glad your appt went well & you got some pics if your shy girl!!
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@SupernovaJ: @LovelyPlum: @jhd: thanks ladies! Our odds are really good so I'm trying to focus on those and stay positive! Dh is really confident that everything is fine so that is a huge help
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@nana87: Ugh lady I am so sorry. I hope things start looking up. I think the holidays are stressful enough without adding all of that to it. I hope some positive vibes come your way soon!
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@nana87: good
Little miss is in good hands, regardless. But hopefully this anxiety can pass soon.
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@nana87: I'm sorry you're having to deal with all of this, especially around the already stressful holidays! I'm sure they are just being extra cautious and that little girl of yours is just fine
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Just got back from my appt. Dr found heartbeat right away and said he must be moving because she could hear it!
everything looks great & just ten more days til we see little man again for those follow up measurements
GIRL 
BOY 
everything looks great & just ten more days til we see little man again for those follow up measurements 
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