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@Alivoo01: Thanks excited to be here--i'm in a couple facebook groups but my stepsister raved about her experience here, so I thought I'd welcome myself in.

@erinbaderin: I know. Such a sweet discovery and a crazy time to be pregnant--we are living in the future.

I got the Panorama test done at 10w for genetic abnormalities and gender--my understanding is it's basically the same as Maternit21 and Harmony. I'm not high risk, so insurance wouldn't cover it, but Panorama is trying to take a corner of the market in NYC so they have some deal where they won't charge moms who take the test, just to get word of mouth out (and here I am).

Hi! Just joined after reading a few posts and feeling relieved to know others are experiencing some things I'm dealing with. I'm not alone!!

Location: Sacramento, CA

EDD: March 16, 2016

How far along: 12 weeks

First child? Yes (very excited)

First doctor appointment: Was August 7

Any symptoms so far? Fatigue, nauseous, emotional,(insecure a little with body changes).

Who have you told? Everyone - family, friends and coworkers

@keepsinging: I like nymbler for finding names.

@erinbaderin: I go back and forth with the gender references...so I am not sure? As for a Babymoon...I am still trying to convince DH to go to Florida for Thanksgiving and have my ILs watch K (down there) while we sneak away for a night or two).

@keepsinging: Welcome and congrats!!!!

@keepsinging: I'm hoping I can get panorama done for $100 through my OB at our 14w appt....they were only supposed to offer it to high risk moms at that price but bc I asked about it and she told me she said they'd honor the price. I had the first tri screen last week - but am hoping since insurance is not involved in this at all they'll still allow it!

@jazzy: Congrats and welcome!!!

@sassymama34: I'm guessing girl/girl!

AFM...13w today...having good days and bad days with nausea! Hoping it tapers off for good over the next week. We have Ks 2nd birthday party Sunday and I have SO slacked!!! This week has been greek salad week - cant get enough!!!!!

My DD has been referring to the baby as a girl (and she's named her) so we've all been referring to baby as a girl mostly!

Hiiiiiii! I was on another thread that kind of dried up so I'm hoping to find a home here I look forward to getting to know you ladies!

Location: Phoenix AZ

EDD: Technically 4/4 but my doctor has let me know the babes will be here in March!

How far along: 10wks tomorrow

First child? Yes; we struggled with infertility and finally had success with Clomid + IUI

First doctor appointment: Was at 5.5wks with my OB. He immediately saw 2 sacs. I had one the following week with my RE who confirmed, and then another one the week after with my OB again. Next appt is the 18th

Any symptoms so far? Zofran was my savior for a couple weeks, lots of fatigue, food aversion, stretching pains, and sore boobs

Who have you told? Both of our parents and siblings, a handful of friends, and my Instagram bc it's private and I document our infertility with many other girls in similar situations.

Oh and fun note, we will not be finding out their genders until birth!

@sassymama34: Yay a fellow twin mommy! Mine are fraternal as well; hoping for boy-girl as well but my gut tells me they'll be the same sex! My jaw about fell open when my OB told me 35wks is their full term. March seems so soon!

Sorry to hear still nauseous Bubbles i am too at 14 weeks... It sucks but worth it for healthy babies

Kelli- my edd is mar 9 but im sure will be February sometime since twins which seems really close lol... I hope to find out genders at my next appt!

I think a facebook announcement is perfectly fine

There are days i wonder if things are ok in there... I have my nausea and food aversions so that helps me think positive lol... Sorry your results are inconclusive

@Bubbles: ugh the nausea is the worst part for me. It just makes me feel icky overall. Hopefully you get relief soon!

@Lilbear: How close of friends are they? I would say if they're close, text a picture before posting to everyone on fb. They can privately express their happiness or even call you before everyone is gushing over the news. I wouldn't announce at any of their events unless you were going to be in town/around a day or two before the event. Hope this helps!

@Kelli_Deluxe: Congrats! So exciting to have another twin mama in the group!

@Bubbles: @sassymama34: really hoping I am finally over the nausea hurdle...its been off an on for some time now...but off since Sat...fingers crossed!

@Lilbear: I commented on your thread but I think facebook is perfectly fine though I would probably give close friends a more personal heads up!

@reverie: I dont know if detached is the right word for me but its definitely different this time around. I am forcing myself to live on lists so things dont "fall through the cracks". I had the nursery done by 5mos with K - I doubt I'll even have it figured out by then with this one.

AFM...crazy weekend with K's second birthday party. She had a great time though - it was a fun and exhausting weekend. Yesterday I got three hours of kid free time - tried to go to the country club and lay by the pool but that was a fail...so I ran errands instead. I picked up K's second convertible car seat we needed and some industrial rubber tiling for the basement floor so I can get back to work on the workout room before the weather outdoors changes!

I'm up 8lbs at 13w4d...I was not petit to start with so this bothers me. I gained 40+ with K and have struggled to get it off. Was hoping to keep this one to 25lbs. Starting today I am recommitting to my 10K a day steps and have two workout videos I will be doing 3-4 times a week. I am also hoping with the decreased nausea I may be able to eat healthier!

@jazzy: Welcome and congrats!!

@ksnow: That's cute your DD has already named her potential lil sister!! Will it be a name you'll actually use or is it just a name your DD uses?

@Kelli_Deluxe: Welcome and congrats on your twins!

@Lilbear: I would announce personally with close friends (or people you talk to regularly) either via text/phone call/ skype/Facetime or email. Then announce publicly on social media.

@reverie: I'm doing the NT scan tomorrow but declined the cystic fibrosis testing since I'm in the group that it rarely occurs in. I know there's a few mommies on here that are doing the panorama so hopefully they can provide some insight for you!

Meanwhile, we've had previous losses so I'm always worried if things are progressing as they should and if the baby is healthy or not. However, I'm not as good at documenting this pregnancy as I was with my 1st. At least I'm taking weekly bump pics! lol

@Mrs D: Glad to hear K's party went so well! And look at you being all productive this past weekend! Go you! Especially with your workout goals!!

AFM: I'm still feeling pretty blah most days. I'll have one day a week where I'm like full of energy and don't feel pregnant, but the other 6 days, my body is reminding me I'm extra tired and queasy. I'm still also kinda blah about food which sucks. I don't really have aversions but somethings just don't sound as good as it normally does. Smelly stuff is still vomit worthy.

I have my NT scan today so I'm looking forward to seeing the baby and hoping to find out the gender (fingers crossed!). I'm hoping all is well and that s/he is growing like s/he should be!!

@reverie: i definitely agree. i know i'm pregnant, i'm starting to pop, feeling kind of sick, but it STILL doesn't feel real!! hopefully when the baby starts kicking and moving it will click more

MrsD - how much was the ottoman? I need to get one

Good luck at nt scan today and cant wait to see a pic fingers crossed on gender reveal too!!

@sassymama34: My rocker was a bit of a splurge...so the ottoman was not cheap either unfortunately. I paid about $450 for it...but we intend to re-use the rocking chair in our office when we are done rocking babies!

@Mrs D: @sassymama34: Thanks ladies! Hoping 2.0 is cooperative too!

@jazzy: I'm with ya on the roller coaster of sickness/tiredness/and whatever other pregnancy symptoms there are. One minute I'm like man! I could run a marathon and the very next day, it's like holy moly, do I have the flu or something!? lol

@Mrs D: oh man! That rocker looks super comfy! I like!! We have a comfy glider, but I wish it was wider. Then again, the wider one was priced ridiculously. I was on bed rest for a few weeks with DS so I made DH move the glider out to the living room and I sat/lived in that chair the entire time. It was easier for me to get up and out of the glider than our couch.

Sooooo I got a fever last night out of nowhere but then when I woke up I felt fine!

But apparently waking up feeling better was just some sort of weird tease. Fever is still gone, but I can't keep anything down plus my BM are both frequent and pure liquid.

How long do you go not being able to drink anything before you seek medical attention? Even sipping dilute juice makes me vomit.

DH is like, "DOCTOR NOW!" but I'm more of a wait it out kind of gal. Although the amount of fluid I'm losing makes me fear dehydration.

@Mrs D: so pretty! We have a grey upholstered glider that is currently in DS1's room that will go in baby's nursery. When we move we're putting the big boys in a room together so we can have a guest room/sewing room for me lol.