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@dc yoga bee: Whoa, we have no intention of posting on FB until at least after Thanksgiving. During LO's baptism next weekend, it'll be obvious, so we'll mention it to friends who don't know already. Right after his baptism is my 12 weeks appointment. I'm willing to wait a little longer to announce on FB.

@rpparker: I got a UTI right with my first appointment. To put it this way, your flora and flauna as well as female bits get really messed up with pregnancy. Pregnancy just brings out the infections, etc. I just finished up antibiotics for a UTI. I'm drinking cranberry juice more often and doing probiotics this time around.

@cascademom: My NT scan is on the 18th...that is when I plan to tell my boss. He is out of town this week, so I will only have to hide it 4 more times, lol!

@cascademom: When I called to schedule the genetic testing and the NT scan, the perinatal center said that my insurance might not cover both. She said I should discuss it with the genetic counselor at that screening. I do want both because the NT can pick up things the genetic test cannot, like SB or a heart defect. Depending on the cost, we might do it even if it's not covered, but if we have to pick one, we're going to pick the genetic screen. My OB, on the other hand, didn't think there would be an issue with getting both, so we'll see. I also have a 12 week appointment later that week with an OB... not really sure why, but they will do a pee screen and listen for the baby with Doppler, so I will keep that appointment too.

ETA: If that sounds confusing, it's because my local OB office does not have an ultrasound machine. They do regular follow-ups there, but send you to their main office for low-level ultrasounds or to the perinatal center for higher level ultrasounds.

I have my year end review at work on January 8th so I'm hoping to hold out until then. Planning to tell both families for Christmas. I'm torn on Facebook... I definitely want to craft an appropriate response thanking everyone for their support, etc. on this longer-than-expected journey, announce and then at the bottom make some mention to others dealing with IF (without mentioning it specifically) to continuing having hope and that they can always talk to me. I don't want to post without being sensitive to others who may be in my situation. Just don't know how to go about doing any of that tactfully... I'm also going to be sure to acknowledge IF awareness month going forward, once the cat is out of the bag.

@MrsBrewer: I think thanksgiving is perfect. It's a major holiday. I'll be 13 weeks on thanksgiving so that's when we're announcing.

@LindsayInNY: that is really sweet. Im sure you won't come across as being insensitive.

I'm spending my lunch break calling the insurance back about what genetic tests are covered.

@78h2o: That is really cute!

@MrsBrewer: We're telling all of our extended family the weekend after Thanksgiving (we're having to have a delayed holiday celebration so that is the first we'll get to see everyone). I'll be 12.5-13 weeks at that point. I have my 12 week appointment + genetic screening right before I go home for that trip so we'll probably wait to announce anything on FB until those results come back okay. So FB will be early to mid-December (depending on how long those results take).

@78h2o: on hold now. She's doing research

@MrsBrewer: we have two dogs too! But I'm leaning towards including a turkey in it somehow. Cheesy but so fitting!

I love all these ideas and can't wait to see how everyone's announcements turn out! I'll likely wait until Christmas to announce on facebook, etc. I think I want to do something christmas themed with ornaments. I would love to do something with my cats, but I see no likelihood in getting a good shot.

@MrsBrewer: At the very least you'll get some good photo bloopers.

@MrsBrewer: and @Eko: DH and I acquired the nickname Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head (note the avatar). DH even proposed to me with the ring inside a Mrs. Potato Head doll. So I'm trying to convince him to do something along the lines of "Mr and Mrs. Potato Head are having a little tator tot!"

@dc yoga bee: I always thought the NT scan was pretty standard. Apparently not!

@dc yoga bee: oh brother. Maybe I will try calling and see what they say. I had the NT and sequential screen with my last pregnancy and it was covered, but at that time I had BCBS PPO (not Fed). I am pretty sure the DNA test will be covered for me since I am >35, but not sure about the NT. Thanks for the report!

I am trying to decide whether or not we want to stick with my husband's benefits or switch to mine this year... it is making my head spin. He has better maternity benefits, but I have better prescription coverage (and he has expensive meds), so I need to run all the numbers. We could also switch when this LO is born (life changing event), but that's what we did last time and it was a little confusing.

@dc yoga bee: sorry for the confusion...that's what I mean. I am currently on my husband's BCBS fed plan...we have the Standard option right now, so pay nothing for maternity. However, BCBS fed prescription benefits aren't all that great... the plan through my work is better. We pay more than $400/mo out of pockets for my husband's meds right now.

Whoa, my job just offered me full time telework!!!

@dc yoga bee: That's awesome! I wish I could do that, but it's impossible with my job.

I left work at noon today with an aura blocking a good portion of my vision. I'm still waiting to see if it turns into a migraine. I'm disappointed because while I had this about 8 times with my last pregnancy I don't remember having them until second trimester. Looking on the bright side, the headache is a nice break from nausea.

@dc yoga bee: Yay!! That's great news. I wish I could do a few days of telecommuting. I miss it so much.

@Corduroy: That sounds awful! So sorry.

@dc yoga bee: Hooray!

My pregnant self woke at 4 this morning and my toddler woke at 5. He usually comes to bed and falls back asleep, but not this morning. Then he refused to nap. I wanted to jump off a tall building. Luckily, my mom came by to take him on errands before I lose it, but I'm waiting for a return phone call that should have come 2 hours ago, so I don't want to nap. I do think I'll take a long shower and relax, though.

@Jess1483: Ugh, I hope you can take a nap! J had a rough night too, up 2-3x. She has been rejecting her sleep sack, "No sack, no sack!!!!!"...but then I'm pretty sure woke up because her blanket fell off and she was cold.

@dc yoga bee: That's awesome!!
@Eko: we're going to wait until Christmas for an announcement, too! So many fun ideas!
@MrsBrewer: I really want to include our dog in the announcement! Pinterest has a ton of adorable ideas