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@SleepyMonkey: I hope this week flies by for you. Juliette is one of my favorite girl names! I think two bees know what they are having from their blood test, but they didn't post on this thread so I can't remember who.

@sorrycharlie: it is so weird, I didn't get an early anatomy scan with #1 but I guess since then, our hospital has made it standard practice.

@Radish: I know a woman who got the maternit21 test and so she knew she was having a boy at 12 weeks! Crazy. but she also said it was TOO much info. It tests for every genetic abnormality and so she knows that her baby has a duplication of a certain gene that could be serious but most likely be nothing at all. It gave her extra stress...without that test, she would have never known and it is likely to be absolutely nothing!

So I just got back from seeing my doctor. Baby was not very cooperative and was sitting on its butt so it was hard to see. But we were able to get a glimpse between the legs and the doctor was pretty sure it's a girl

Hopefully the anatomy scan will get a better view and confirm it but we are very happy. Our top name so far is Sophie (not Sophia). It was nice to see the baby again after the NT scan which seems so long ago.

Can't wait till everyone else gets their scans!

@pmrlady: so exciting! Girls are great!

@pmrlady: yay!! how exciting, congrats!!

@MrsHansen82: ohhh yeah. I had it with my first, and it's even worse this time! this morning I rolled over in bed and thought I tore a lower ab muscle. it was ridiculous. if I climb over the baby gate, move too fast, etc, it all stops me in my tracks. I didn't miss this part! haha!

@sorrycharlie: @pmrlady: Yes! I feel like I'm 90 the way I have to get up and sit down these days. I guess it's just part of the magic of motherhood!

@MrsHansen82: yes! It's usually when I've been sitting for awhile and then stand too quickly, or at night if I roll over.

@mfa_lady: that is so exciting! I can't wait to experience that.

@MrsHansen82: yes. Waaah! It's mainly in bed if I switch sides too quickly.

@pmrlady: yeah! Sophie is such a sweet and pretty name. Congrats!

@SleepyMonkey: I used to think I wanted to be team green and my husband said I could probably convince him to wait. I just think the surprise must be great, and I love surprises!

@pmrlady: Congratulations!

@mfa_lady: Super exciting! This baby wiggles around every few hours. It's interesting to feel it!

@Happygal: My maternity jeans are my favorite thing!

Nothing new here, just feeling the baby move around a lot! It's been interesting and I probably annoy DH by telling him every single time but I can't help it, it's new to me lol

@Snowdrop: 18w4d today! It has made me feel a lot better about all of the horrible morning sickness I had, like hey this pregnancy thing is real.

@oliviaoblivia: stalking and so excited to hear results of your anatomy scan tomorrow!

@pmrlady: YAY

@oliviaoblivia: Can't wait to hear the result!

@SleepyMonkey: We are Team Green. Did it the first time with J, best moment of my life in the delivery room when we found out, I'm so excited to experience it again! That said, I will be jealous when everyone else is finding out and going out to buy beautiful little newborn clothes. Have to live vicariously until January Those are beautiful names you have in mind!

@namaste: Haha, I tell DH every single time too. For the past 3 weeks, at least 2-3 times each night. The kicks are getting strong enough for me that I've had him try to see if he can feel from the outside, but no dice yet.

@Happygal: And were you much comfier/ did you love them? I love my maternity shorts so much. Even my yoga pants are starting to feel uncomfortably tight.

@mfa_lady: Yay, love those first flutters! I didn't feel them for sure with J until 20 weeks right on the nose, but I'll never forget the moment I knew for sure he was kicking.

So glad we have so many active babes now!!!

@MrsHansen82: Yes to round ligament pain. I forgot how weird/shocking it is, especially when it first starts. Actually, speaking of that...

Am I the only one who is less comfortable in the second tri? The nausea and fatigue were pretty icky for a few weeks in the first trimester, but I was lucky and it wasn't too bad. Suddenly, though, I am a hot mess of symptoms that I don't remember hitting until super late in the third tri last time. Wicked heartburn and sciatica are the two worst ones. Plus, my boobs feel like they are bigger and heavier every day. Oh, and (TMI alert) hemorrhoids. Never had them while pregnant with J - but got them a few weeks after he was born. They went away quickly and I haven't had a problem with them since, until a few days ago. Because things aren't uncomfortable enough right now.

@keepcalmcarrie: seriously. This week I have an appointment with a maternal medicine specialist (for rhinitis), a maternal behavioral health NP for anxiety and depression and on Monday, an appt with the chiropractor (first time ever!) for sciatica, hip/back pain. Good lord. My husband keeps saying "but last time you were 8 months before a b or c!!"

@oliviaoblivia: ahhh what time?!

@oliviaoblivia: WHAT TIME IS YOUR APPOINTMENT? I'm so excited for you! (And jealous. Totally jealous!)

@mfa_lady: that's so great!

@oliviaoblivia: excited to hear how your scan goes!

@namaste: @keepcalmcarrie: I was telling DH every time I felt movement, but he was feeling left out since it's not enough for him to feel yet. Can't wait till the baby is kicking and DH actually gets to feel it!

@keepcalmcarrie: sorry you're so uncomfortable right now!
I can definitely commiserate on the giant boobs - mine are ridiculous. Every time I think they've settled down and I can buy a real bra that will fit for a few weeks, they grow again.

@pmrlady: sounds like movement to me! Except for a couple quick jabs, everything I've felt is really smooth, rolling movements. I told DH baby is going to be a gymnast b/c it's tumbling around so much!

@oliviaoblivia: YAY!!!!! That's so exciting!!!

@oliviaoblivia: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

@oliviaoblivia: Yay!! Congrats! I'm starting to lean towards wanting another girl, which obviously means this baby is a boy.

@oliviaoblivia: congratulations mama~~ can't wait to see another movie star baby girl!