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Ok, i swear I felt what felt like a solid "kick" today. BUT....I've had totally random "kicks" since my son was born 2.5 years ago, this one just happened to be where I know my uterus is currently located. Who knows!

@buttermilk: I'm feeling some movements maybe. It's so hard to tell if it's real or I'm imagining it!

Omg, if I had any doubts that there's no way I could use CIO (ETA- we wouldn't use it anyway, we're very against it personally) the last couple days took care of it. We got our dog a bark collar, and I've been almost in tears every time she sets it off because she hates it so much. The first time she did it ahe yelped SUPER loud and fell off the couch. I almost just gave in right then. But she's gotten SO bad on the barking, and we can't have her doing that when the baby comes. We tried other training methods but nothing worked. The collar doesn't hurt her, but it scares her. After I took it off today (decided I'm not doing it alone, only when DH is home), she sat in my lap for two hours and started shaking every time the other dog even growled. So yeah, I'm a wimp on doing what's necessary, even just with a dog.

@OhCaptain: Hope it was a kick! I can't wait to be to the point it's really certain. Though strangely I never had phantom kicks, I had phantom BH's. The current ones are definitely real though.

Gonna see my extended family for the first time since getting pregnant again tonight! I'm nervous, but I don't know why. They've all been great and supportive. I guess it's just too similar to this time last year. It's a weird feeling.

@LauraBear: Welcome!

@Torchwood: poor pup! I hope she learns quickly so you don't have to watch her suffer!

Feeling some definite baby movements today! Feels like I have goldfish swimming in my uterus with some thumps every now and again

Thanks for the welcome!!

@torchwood Let us know if the collar works! Our dog is fine at home but barks constantly in the car. I don't want to have to always leave him at home once the baby comes... I'll try anything at this point!

@Buttermilk Are you drinking any caffeine during the day? I went my first month (4 to 8 weeks) caffeine-free after being a coffee drinker. But then I started getting these killer headaches that just linger all day. The only thing I've found that really helps is a little bit of coffee.

@MrsStar so exciting!! I've still got quite a way to go until I feel those as this is my first pregnancy. But I'm starting to feel more pregnant so that's exciting. Love hearing about y'all's experience - so much fun to look forward to!

@buttermilk: Omg yes to the headaches. Nothing helps. It seems like I either wake up with one or not, and nothing I do throughout the day will change it. And if I can't handle this collar I may look into the citronella. Though this one cost $90 so I'd rather not have to buy another. This one vibrates, so it shouldn't hurt or anything. But she's just so pitiful!

@LauraBear: I hate her reaction, but it's definitely working already. When we came home from dinner we could only hear the other one barking (he's much better about it overall, so not worth training him on it), not her. And she didn't have the collar on. I don't want her to set it off and get freaked out without us home. Plus I just have this image of something going wrong and it getting stuck turned on and just making her miserable with no one home to fix it.

@Torchwood: I tried a citronella collar and an ultrasonic barking device when I lived in a townhouse and my neighbors complained about hearing my dog. The ultrasonic seemed to work better - it's like an electronic dog whistle that sounds when they bark, and only they can hear it. (It does buzz a little bit to let you know it's working.) Speaking of which, I may need to bring that back out once the baby gets here.

I had a standard 13 week appointment yesterday. It took a little while for her to find the heartbeat on the doppler because the baby was sitting higher than she thought, but once she found it she said it sounded good. Blood pressure and everything else checked out too.

They didn't have my MaterniT21 or NT scan results when I was there. Then, 2 hours later, they called with the results! We tested negative on the MaterniT21 test for any abnormalities, the NT measurement is 1.7 which is good, and we know the gender! It's a girl!! I went to the store and got my husband a couple of surprises - a pink stuffed animal, a onesie that says daddy's little lady, and some pink bibs. He had been hoping for a boy, but girls tend to run in his family, so he wasn't too surprised. And then we went out to dinner to celebrate. We got back from dinner a little late, so I think we'll call our families tonight to tell them.

So, here's your "weird symptom of the day" post.

Starting yesterday late afternoon/evening, I noticed that a lymph node on the back of my neck (lower neck, kind of near shoulder) was swollen and kind of hurting. Today, it's still swollen and definitely tender, about the size of a grape.

Is this something I should be worried about?! Seems so weird. Maybe it just means I am getting a cold or a virus or something??

Hi Ladies,

Today I told my coworkers with a little treat in the breakroom. Last time, I just told one person and let the news spread, but then I had to go through dozens of awkward "I heard you're pregnant" convos, so this time I decided to tell all at once.

@LauraBear: Welcome and congrats!

@OhCaptain: The phantom kicks from previous pregnancies are weird aren't they? I had them from my LO too. I agree though and I've definitely felt movement from this little one already. So much fun! I can't wait for the big movements, that was definitely my favorite part of being pregnant.

@kayakgirl73: Glad you're starting to feel better! I'm still tried too but thinking my iron is super low and not helping the situation.

@Anagram: YUM. I need to go work with you!

Got to hear the little guy's HB on doppler today-- in the 150's!

@FliegepilzHut: So fun! Did you rent a doppler? Or have an appointment?

I have heard that some people use the iphone app dopplers and sometimes they work. Has anyone tried? Maybe I have to wait until much later in the pregnancy before that would work? Haven't tried it yet.

@FliegepilzHut: It's definitely EWCM-y. Thanks! I am learning not to say too much to my mom as she isn't the best at reassuring me

@LauraBear: Happy to help!

@kjpugs: Thanks!! Interesting. I will make sure to bring it up at the next appt.

@krispi: Yay, congrats on finding out it's a girl!
@Anagram: Cute idea!

I just got back from my 10 day Florida vacation with DH and DS. It was a lot of fun visiting the theme parks and enjoying the slightly warmer weather. I was a little disappointed there were days we had to wear coats, but then there were days we got to wear shorts as well. I'm getting my appetite back finally! I was able to eat some larger meals on the trip, so I think I'm done losing weight and should start gaining soon.

@MrsADS: Count me in for zombie mode. I commute an hour+ each way to work and then toddler at home.. Oye vey. I'm TIRED. Although I have noticed I'm marginally less tired than a few weeks ago so I hope it continues to improve!!

I have a regular prenatal appt today, and I definitely have the "what if something's wrong" jitters. I'm happy to no longer have morning sickness, but this early second trimester makes me nervous!
Also, I'm pretty sure we will have an ultrasound today, maybe (longshot) we will be able to see babies sex!

@aprild: awww yay you were here. It was so nice on Saturday/Sunday mostly but has been chilly. We've been wearing full winter gear! LOL!