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@Bella214: I'm definitely thirsty all the time, and drinking tons of water, but that's not that different from before I got pregnant. I've always loved my water! It does mean that now I have to pee every 20 minutes (as opposed to every 45 min before getting pregnant...). But I'm thinking positive: more walking around and less sitting at my computer. My midwife also said it's important to drink a lot of water to reduce round ligament pain, so I'm all for it!

@ms.line: 12 pounds is really not that much! I've gained about 9 pounds, and I'm happy with that. But, like you, other than boobs and belly, nothing has gotten bigger. So I'm taking that as a good sign that it's all going to baby, placenta, and extra fluids. As long as your weight gain is steady and consistent, you should be fine. It's more important to get the right nutrition and light exercise than to focus on a number. And I'm sure 12 lbs will seem like nothing by the end!

@ms.line: i under stand how you feel about weight gain, i gained a lot in my last pregnancy (45 pounds total). I can't remember when i gained it though, except not in first trimester, it was all in second and third. I am only up 4 pounds this time at 18 weeks, and also not pleased just because i am starting 30 pounds heavier than last time so i am afraid of how high it is going to go! I am hoping to gain a lot less this time since i have the extra fat already I wouldn't worry about 12 pounds if you can't see it, it's going to the right places then and you are doing all the right things, that's all that matters in the end.

it seems like by the end of this month, most of us will know what we are having! i can't wait so exciting!

@ms.line: I'm up the same at 18 weeks. With my first I was up 2 pounds at this point. I gained almost 40 pounds in the second 20 weeks last time. If you do the math that means 50+ pounds. I can do 40 again, but I don't want much more! I'm also much bigger this time around. But I know so many people who gain most of their weight in the first and second trimesters.

School has been crazy the last few years, so I have been that active on the boards. But I hopped on tonight, saw this, & thought I'd add our little one on the way to the party here:
Location: Seattle
EDD: February 21
How far along? 17 wks
First child? This is #2. DS "X" is almost 4
First Dr appt.? We had that at 5 wks to confirm the pregnancy and start getting referrals for specialists. I'm a carrier for a very serious genetic disorder, so I have to see specialists often early on. Thankfully, the tests all look fabulous, but I still haven't been cleared to stop seeing the specialists because a new, unrelated issue popped up on the ultrasound this wk.
Symptoms: they started earlier than in my last pregnancy & the nausea, though not serious, wasn't as easy to manage as last time. But, by 15 weeks I had no nausea or other 1st trimester symptoms. Besides expanding boobs & belly, plus starting to feel kicks, I'm feeling pregnancy symptom free.
Who you've told: everyone at this pt. even announced gender on FB yesterday. (We're having a girl this time.)

@Kelley_lovelikecrazy: I think it's definitely possible you'll level out as you go! I recently saw a thread about second-time baby weight gain, and it seemed like most mamas gained earlier with their second, but ultimately ended up in the same ballpark as their first. I wanted to gain under 30, but that's seeming less and less likely!

@saboma: Cute announcement! I also went on a bit of a shopping spree - I bought two carseats, a Mamaroo, a stroller, a video monitor, and a Rock N Play all at once! My bank account was like, wtf.

@ladybee: Only one more day!!

@red_seattle: Welcome!

@ms.line: with my first I gained 5 pounds in the first, 20 in the second, and 7 in the third. maybe you'll slow down next trimester? We go tomorrow at 3pm. I know the day will go faster tomorrow when I'm at work.

So after the day i had yesterday, i am contemplating starting my mat leave 3 (instead of 2) weeks before my due date. I just hate how the weekends are so short and i am just getting the immediate stuff done and never having time to start working on the nursery or DS's new room and fixing up our new house in general and i want it all done before this baby comes! DH is busy focusing on renos in the basement, but i am stressing about the rest of the house......and so yesterday we both lost the day as we had to take DS to the hospital emergency and were there all day He has had a swollen enlarged testicle for over a month. His ped checked him out and did an ultrasound and we've been waiting on a surgical consult. In the mean time they said it's harmless and may even resolve on its own. But yesterday, DS woke up and it was more swollen and red (never been red before) and he was in pain So we took him to the hospital where they did more ultrasounds but found nothing more than the same fluid build up as before, except more i guess. And they said he will likely need surgery to fix it :(. So we are back to waiting. At least DS is feeling better today. We had a bday party to attend today and i am back at work tomorrow. ugh. i really hate working full time. Sorry, i am just rambling and venting because i am tired and yesterday was a stressful day.

@californiadreams: Poor thing, I hope your DS' swelling is easily resolved! Definitely stressful!

@ms.line: @ladybee: thanks. he will be 3 in November. I don't know yet when the surgery will be. We are waiting to hear from the surgeon to make a consult appt. He was back to normal yesterday and today.

@sassymama34: yay congratulations!!

@sassymama34: congrats!!

Thanks ladies

Awww congrats!!!

@ladybee: Congrats, mama!

@ladybee: congrats!!

@ms.line: We're team green!

We've been on the go for the past month! Lots of three day weekends, just got back from a 10 day trip to my hometown, and work has been super crazy busy. I haven't been around much, but I'm catching up now.

Hope everyone is doing well!

MsLine- add me for feb 28 please boy and girl!!

Hi everyone! I'm joining in late in the game...

Location: upstate-ish New York

EDD: February 27th

How far along: a bit over 16 weeks!

First child? First and second! It's twins!

First doctor appointment: A really long time ago. We've had tons of care and attention since our 6 week ultrasound.

Any symptoms so far? Felt nauseous all through the first trimester but never threw up once, so I consider myself lucky! Second trimester has been great so far, belly is popping, always hungry and thirsty.

Who have you told? We made the widespread announcement last week at work but are waiting longer to announce on social media. It was awesome to bask in everyone's happiness and excitement!

Looking forward to finding lots of great advice on how to handle this crazy journey we are embarking on!

@NYWolfMama: congrats and welcome! will you be finding out the gender?