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@jh524: @tlcbaby: I had never had a flu shot, but I got mine at my 12 week appointment. I was nervous about it! But, it was virtually painless and I had no ill effects. They really push them at my midwife practice - signs everywhere, ppl ask you - and I figured the benefits outweighed the risks.

How exciting that everyone will have anatomy scans soon! Mine is scheduled for January 11. Like @LazyLightning: , I am dying to know if it's a boy or girl, in part to help with the name conundrum.

@itsmejules: So cute! I was thinking of posting one this week, too. I am definitely starting to show!

@Revel: We are going to have the exact same name whether it is a boy or a girl so we don't have to worry about that part. It wasn't intended to work out that way, but we think it works for a boy or a girl.

So my dr. also recommended getting the flu shot. So im probably gonna get it since I work around kids. I never have but since I got the flu over thanksgiving, Im not taking my chances of getting it again. I guess us pregnant ladies have lower immune systems so we have a higher chance of getting sick. boohoo!!

Also, I expected to weight like 10-15 lbs more since my 8 week appt. I feel so much bigger!! I havent been able to eat healthy or workout near as much but low and behold I actually lost 2 lbs. Very suprised... All went well at my 12 week appontment!!

How many of you are opting to get the genetic testing? They test for down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities...

@jh524: only so far as the NT scan and the bloodwork that goes with it. I think if those had come back as potentially high risk I might have gone for more testing ...

had another doctors appointment this morning - I LOVE saying this, it was totally routine. Got to hear baby's heartbeat (156bpm), got to pee in a cup, got to make my 20 week scan.

I have been doing all of the genetic testing (testing for Spina Bifida next week), but this is my second child, so I've learned not to stress out too much.

@tlcbaby: Ok, so twice this week I've almost thought I felt something. This is my first so it would be pretty early but I think not outside of the realm of possibility.

Once on Monday (15w2d) while I was doing thrusters at Crossfit (haha!) I thought I felt a flutter in an unusual spot, much higher than I would have guessed for movement at this stage, like a few inches below my belly button.

Then in bed Tuesday night (15w3d) I thought I felt like a tapping from the inside. It was kind of rhythmic but not regular. If I had to guess I would think maybe this was the real thing, but I'm really not sure. I've read that first movement can feel like a flick of the finger to your insides, and that's what this felt like.

@LazyLightning: @revel: That is so amazing! I think once you feel it a few times and KNOW that is what it is, you'll realize that is what you were feeling all along.

@LazyLightning: Im considering getting the test. I think it will depend if its a routine test that is covered by my insurance plan.

I did find out Im blood type O negative. I guess theres some concern regarding RH factor and the babys blood type. I would have to get shots to prevent my blood producing antibodies against the babies blood if he or she is a positive. (I think thats correct..)I need to send my hubby into find out his blood type.!!! Do any of you know much about this? Thanks!!!

@DpeachLu: How far along would you be on the 18th? How soon could you go to have the 4D and have them be able to tell the gender?

@DpeachLu: That did happen to a friend of mine, actually. She was told boy and then at her next ultrasound they found out it was a girl! She is due in a few weeks.

I have my 20 week scan on January 22nd - Ive never thought of those 4d places, but I know with a trained ultrasound technician, they almost always get the gender right.

@GreenThumb: Great news and February will be here before you know it.

We got our first gift for the baby today! My friend got me a Sesame Street book with zoo animals for Christmas. It is so cute!

@swedishfish: I was having trouble sleeping for a while. Different things kept me awake, though - headaches, having to pee, hunger, couldn't get comfortable. Now I can get to sleep, I just wake up a lot to pee. I have been super congested, though. I am basically sleeping with my humidifier in my face.

@DpeachLu: I'll find out gender on Jan 11. That'll be more or less exactly 20 weeks. While I'm impatient to find out, we won't spring for an elective scan in the interim.

@swedishfish: I've had some rough insomnia on and off since I found out I was pregnant. Some days I just can't fall asleep, no matter how tired I am. I haven't found a good strategy, just kind of have to ride it out for a few days. I don't know it maybe it's hormonal during pregnancy, because I just seem to get phases of it, not really related to whatever else is going on in my life. Good luck, I hope you get some sleep soon, insomnia is terrible!

@jh524: Yes! I definitely think it is bloating/food but my belly definitely grows as the day goes on. It starts feeling harder, too.

oh my god, I look way more huge in the evening. Im still squeezing into my regular pants, but maternity pants feel much much more comfortable!

Also, I keep having a sharp pain in my boob! I dont know if its just growing (seriously, ive grown two cup sizes at least) or something else. But its insanely uncomfortable.