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@gilmoregirl: totally I'm jealous your nt scan is next week! I'm 2/5 and they fit me in on 8/1. Such a long time to wait. I have my 2nd OB appt next week so at least I should get to hear heartbeat.

@MaryM: Oh, how scary. I'm so sorry you're going through this, and I will definitely be thinking of you.

@gilmoregirl: lol, yes to requesting chill babies. DS was actually a great baby, but horrible at sleep. What if LO 2 is worse, gah!
@MrsA: I don't even have my 1st OB till Aug. 10th... I need to hear the heartbeat to make this real!
@MaryM: Sending prayers your way!!!

@MrsA: None of my closest friends live nearby. Of the people I've told, they're all pretty far away.

I have a childhood friend sort of close who's a nurse, so I may as her. She's one of few people nearby that I can think of that don't have little kids who might be free in the evening.

Or else, I have a feeling my neighbor might be the next choice. But that just seems to be such an awkward request! "Remember that time we lent you our coolers? In return, could you shove a needle in my butt?"

I wish my mom was closer.

@MrsA: I asked my doctor if she had instructions for self-administering, and she said she really doesn't recommend it.

It has to be given really slowly (over 2 minutes) to avoid being really painful, and she says that's really difficult to do behind you.

I'm already skittish enough about the shots I do in my belly, I can't imagine doing one in an area I can't see.

Well I found my one-size-up pants that I saved just for this time and am so much more comfortable! Add a blousy shirt and I look like I ate way too much on vacation but not pregnant! Three more weeks until I can share.

@MaryM: lots of good thoughts coming your way! Hope you'll find a solution for the nights your DH is away.

I have my follow up scan on Thursday and I am getting anxious. On a more positive note I totally might be imagining things but I am starting to feel bubbles/tickles. Really hope the two are hanging on tight and growing well.

EDD: Feb. 11

Will you find out or team green? We'll find out. We're doing NIPT next week.

Symptoms? They're pretty off an on, but some sore boobs, occasional nausea but no vomiting. Some reflex gagging though. I was wiping my niece's nose this weekend and it was extra slimy/green and I couldn't help gagging. More emotional this week than I have been.

Most excited about: Hopefully a healthy baby. I'm hoping the hormone protocols I'm going through this time will be what we were missing out on previously.

Most worried/nervous about: A hopefully healthy baby.

Purchase anything for the baby yet? No. And we probably won't for a while. I do have some gender neutral stuff I got last pregnancy that we'll use either way.

Do you have names picked?? Care to share??? I do, but haven't really discussed them with DH (I don't think?). If it's a boy it'll be a Tre. If it's a girl, I get to pick. But I don't know when I'll share. Last time as soon as I told Dh what I was considering, he told everyone, so I might wait longer this time.

@Ajsmommy: I did. Both pregnancies.

But for the first one, I didn't get on it until close to 5 weeks and I think it was too late.

Last pregnancy, my doctors insisted that I stop it after 12 weeks because the placenta is supposed to take over then. But they weren't monitoring my levels. Gigi passed about two weeks after I finally stopped it.

This time I'll be monitored every other week throughout the pregnancy and my meds will be adjusted accordingly. If it goes up, I may get to stop the shots.

@Pumuckl: carbs seem to do the trick for me too. I'm trying not to go crazy but all I want is bread and fruit.

@Ajsmommy: I have to stop freaking out about it not feeling sick and just be grateful. I am really grateful. It's just also giving me some anxiety.

@MaryM: I'm soo hopeful for you and so sorry this is so stressful. I wouldn't have a clue who to turn to if I needed someone to give me shots -- it's hard to be away from your people.

I'll play!

EDD: 2/5
Will you find out or Team Green: Oh, I'm way too Type A to be Team Green! We'll find out at the anatomy scan. I declined Materniti21 unless necessary.
Symptoms: Fatigue, nausea, food aversions. Nausea is manageable for most of the day with Diclegis but I have bad days every so often. The exhaustion is killer!
Most excited about: Meeting this new bean! Seeing my DD as a big sister. Having a belly and being able to tell people!
Most worried/nervous about: How my DD will react Labor. How breastfeeding will go this time. Having two kids and never having a moment to myself.
Purchase anything for baby yet?: I wasn't going to because I'm too nervous about jinxing things but I got a Lillebaby carrier on Amazon prime day. Whoops.
Do you have names picked?: Oh gosh no. DH refuses to discuss until we know if we're having a boy or girl. We used our only agreed on girl name for DD so...that will be fun.

@NorthStar: It is.

I've seen tutorials where it can be done, but my doctor doesn't suggest it because the shots end up being more painful if you try to do them yourself. And when you're doing it twice a week for so long (possibly up to 36/38 weeks), she's pretty serious about trying to make it not hurt.

Once I saw where they actually go, I'm less concerned about asking someone to help (since it's above butt crack level)

@MrsA: Welcome!

@MrsA: it was a new roll call. I have a few things.saved on my amazon wish list but haven't purchased yet

So we had an eventful / late night in the er last night. We hurt DD'S arm.at the playground. They didn't find any fractures but her elbow is really hurting her. She has a splint and sling and follow up at the orthopedic tomorrow

@NorthStar: I'm on the vaginal suppositories until the shots show up. I feel SO disgusting. Ugh.

I do HCG shots too, but those I'm able to do in my belly (they're into fat instead of muscle). If I do them right they don't hurt at all. But the first one I gave myself a massive bruise!

@NorthStar: I wore a panty liner last night and it wasn't nearly enough protection. But I was also taking 2 pills at once. I think I might prefer shots to having various consistencies of liquid leaking out of me.

@Ajsmommy: aww poor sweetheart! I hope her elbow feels better soon!

@MaryM: and @NorthStar: you guys are rockstar mamas. So sorry you have to go through all of that!

@Ajsmommy: poor DD and poor mama! Hope all turns out alright.

Since smothered tater tots were such a hit last week, I thought I might share that today is national french fry day

@josina: I might have to swing by chickfila on my way home.

Or maybe Target for some frozen fries. Putting cheese and sour cream on them is sounding amazing.