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that is the big debate. We found out with my son at the 20 week ultrasound bc I desperately
Wanted to know, so I compromised and said with the next child we could wait until s/he was born. So technically we are team green. But lately I feel like my husband has been waivering and talking about how nice it was to find out At the 20 week ultrasound so I am thinking maybe we will do that. But I am trying not to influence him in any way bc this is definitely our last child, so I don't want him to miss out on that team green experience if it is something he really wants.

@jh524: congrats on the boy!!

Here was our announcement

@BandDmommy: adorable!

So my monthly appointment with the Dr went well today. It's the first time I've met him actually, I was seeing the other OB in the office and he's not delivering babies anymore. I was quite surprised and pleased at his approach to things. Told me not to worry about cheese, deli meats, and sushi, but to steer clear of HFCS and buy organic whenever possible. I asked him if I should get a flu shot and he said the CDC recommends it, but to do whatever I would normally do or whatever I'm comfortable with. So that was interesting to me! Also, I had some cells removed a few years ago so I'll get monthly ultrasounds to make sure my cervix isn't shortening (which he said would be an annoyance to me, but I'm fine with that!). OK I'll stop my rambling now...

Oh and babies heart beat was good on the Doppler and he/she kicked while he was checking the hear beat LOL

Next appointment is 11/30 and then I'll get to schedule the Anatomy Scan

@BandDmommy: adorable announcement!

@JennyLayneAZ: what is HFCs? Glad your appointment went well and that you like your doctor.

@JennyLayneAZ: oh was thinking about it. Is it high fructose corn syrup?

@bloved: Yes LOL Sorry I had the window open too long before I posted! Work getting in the way of chatting and all.. lol

@jh524: congratulations on the good results! So happy for you!

@auggiefrog: how are you doing?

I started bleeding & cramping, it feels like when you start your period! I'm 14 weeks - Do I need to go get checked or wait until tomorrow morning when I have my reg OB appt. I'm worried. I didn't have any bleeding during my 1st pregnancy.

@jh524: I would get checked now if it was me. I'm thinking of you.

@bloved, @Cherrybee, @mamabolt: I called L&D and the nurse told me to rest, lay on my side &hydrate. She said time will tell and if the bleeding or cramping get worse, to come in. I think I over did it yesterday, I was busy cleaning and moving things around for a party I had at my house. I didn't eat or drink near enough. But why would that cause bleeding and cramps?! luckily I have a appt tomorrow morning at 10. I'm wondering if I should cancel my exercise class tomorrow gosh I'm worried

@jh524: glad you called! Definitely put your feet up and rest. Sounds like you overdid it yesterday.

@jh524: when I had bleeding my OB said their standard advice is a week of no intense exercise/sex after bleeding. But I'm sure all docs are slightly different.

@jh524: I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Sounds scary. I'm hoping it's nothing too serious. I wouldn't excersize until you talk to your doctor.

@jh524: thinking of you. Hope everything is ok! I think I would cancel class personally.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I didn't buy much the first time around and was happy with two pairs casual pants, three work, and maybe a dozen work shirts and a few t-shirts. This time I have all my sister's clothes too so not so minimal! I did have to size up for pants but I always gain weight in the booty/thighs so not surprised my extra lbs went there.

@jh524: I'm thinking of you! I'd definitely skip the exercise class tomorrow. Please update us after your appointment!

@auggiefrog: I've been meaning to respond for days to your post from the other day. It was good to hear from someone else for whom MC has made this pregnancy more stressful. I was telling my husband yesterday, I feel like at every appointment, I take a breath, and then I hold it until the next appointment. Sigh. You were smart to buy the home doppler. I have my next appointment on Friday. It will have been a month since I've been in, which is the longest I've gone this pregnancy. I. CANNOT. WAIT. I'm sure you ladies are right and the aching I'm feeling is round ligament pain/my uterus shifting, but I will feel so much better if I can see my baby. That being said, I am beginning to build meditation into my morning routines. It's something I've known I should do for a while, but I really need it now!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: The first time, I borrowed clothes from my bff and then also bought a few pieces myself. For the pieces I bought myself, I bought XS because that's what I wear when I'm not pregnant. But, my bff wears smalls & mediums and many of her clothes fit me fine. I think maternity clothes are funky with sizes, so you just have to see. In terms of how many clothes I had, I didn't have much last time and I really regretted it. By my 8th month, I loathed everything I owned because I was just so bored with it! But, I didn't want to buy new clothes because I was so close to the end. This time, I realize that my mental health at the end is more important so I'm already planning on buying some new pieces when I enter month 8. :smile: Luckily, my bff had a second baby in between my first pregnancy and this one, so I already have more options because she bought more clothes! And, just because it drove me crazy last time, I'm splurging this time on things like a maternity sweatshirt & workout clothes - again, by month 9 last time, I realized it wasn't worth it to me to be squeezing into things just not to spend a few bucks. :smile: Gee...didn't realize I had that much to say about maternity clothes - hope it helped!

@jh524: just checking in. I've been thinking of you and hope everything is ok.

So is it finally a bump? It feels like it I guess.