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Ugh. Has anyone else have the symptoms disappear for the end of the first trimester (even though mine have been very mild, if not non-exsistent) and then have a total resurgence, if not worse during the early stages of your second trimester?

Just told my boss (since I'm 12 weeks on Monday and it's terribly busy on Mondays, then I'm out Wed-Fri next week) and it was awkward. Mostly because our team all works from home across the state, he was my NEW boss as of 1/1 when they made changes, and I've met him twice. WOMP. Just so weird.

@KJfromNJ: Bah, that sucks - sorry! I will have to tell a lot of people on my team, including my clients, and I know it is going to be hella awkward at some points. It doesn't help that I'm fairly young and people will wonder if it was an accident (...and it was!) But I know one of my (female) clients strongly suspects based on how I have been acting so hopefully that will make it easier?

Did anyone get an accidental gender reveal at their 12 week ultrasound? I was in for my ultrasound yesterday, with no expectations other than seeing the baby and I left with a very confident prediction of the gender (and a take home ultrasound pick to "prove" it.)
I let my husband know and shared the insinuation with his parents but I won't feel confident until we get confirmation. We are going to Chicago in a few weeks to see my husbands family and we are thinking it would be fun to let his parents join us for an ultrasound while we are there so we can all find out for sure.
Any thoughts? Should I take the ultrasound techs expereince along with my eyes and feel confident? Or stay neutral? Ahh! This was not what I was expecting! We had a plan for a reveal but this baby wanted to make the announcement!
Cheers!

@Protectlove: is that a boy part that I see? If that's what I think it is, that's pretty clear? But I would probably still keep it kind of quiet. I think it might be fun to share with IMMEDIATE family type people, but still have them come with you to confirm. What a fun idea!! I have heard of that too, they can tell that early (it's all there) and I know someone who found out at 13 weeks, but it just usually isn't clear enough until they're bigger. So congrats on the first "peek!!!"

Big thanks to the Orange County health department... Little late though. (It came in the mail!)

@KJfromNJ: Thanks dear! It is a fun peek! We are definitely not sharing with anyone with 100% confidence- the few people we have told we made it very clear that this is just an early guess. I have definetly heard enough stories about people finding out this early to know its possible but I guess I just want a little more certainty. I won't lie, part of me feels like its too good to be true.
But thank you thank you!

@Protectlove: Wow thats awesome that they could get that image so early

I told my office yesterday... I was going to do it today but my boss ended up taking the day off. Luckily i work with mostly women so it was terribly awkward i've worked there since i was 20 so almost 9 years everyone was very happy and excited and gave me lots of hugs. It went a good as i could have hoped. I finally get to relax a bit now that everyone knows.

@Chillybear: I'm glad you had a good experience!

@Protectlove: Yes, that doctor's attitude made me so glad that I'm going with a CNM. I would like to have a home birth, but my husband isn't on board with the idea, so I'm having a hospital birth at a natural-friendly hospital.

It sounds like we were all in the same mindset, I just told my boss on Wednesday because I was out sick again. I agree with @KJfromNJ, the Zofran doesn't seem to be cutting it lately. My boss was super excited, it's definitely a weight off the shoulders for her to know.

I just noticed today after poking at my stomach, I can definitely feel something hard there where usually its soft and squishy. It was nice to find another confirmation that something is happening.

Oh, on another note, when I got out of the shower this morning I noticed a dark line running from my belly button to the land down under. Is that supposed to happen this early?! Anyone else have it? I can't wait for summer so I can get some color

@Jennimac: I wonder if being a teacher and having a personal and professional relationship with our principals (and the previous losses) made it easier to tell earlier?

@Jennimac: What time is your appointment on Monday. Ours is 1:10 (EST). I called and asked if there would be an ultrasound since it is our first appointment with my OB at 10 weeks. The lady who answered the phone was so rude. She said, "No, its way to early to see or hear a heartbeat. He will give you information and send you on your way." Oh hell no, it's not too early as I'VE ALREADY SEEN and HEARD IT! And my OBGYN has always said we will sneak a peak at that baby any chance we get to reassure you. As soon as I got off the phone I cried, yup, pregnancy hormones at work.

@ladybee: @jennimac: Good luck with your upcoming appointments! Both my 11w and my 15w appointment all I got was a quick doppler listen of the heartbeat. We don't get our anatomy scan until 20 weeks, so I have 5 weeks to wait to finally see our baby under ultrasound again. OBs definitely don't use ultrasounds like REs do.

Got this dress (and maternity leggings and a belt) at Old navy with my $15 off $50 coupon! VERY happy that when I showed DH he LOVED IT! He usually hates maxi dresses. I am so in love with maternity clothes! Wish my belly was bigger so I could wear more of them!

@KJfromNJ: Ahhh I saw that dress this morning at ON, I wish I had tried it on! You look so cute in it.

Meant to ask- anyone else having sciatic nerve pain? Mine is better today but the past few days its been BAD!!! I thought that all came around later! Darn!

@evansjamie: that's good to know, I maybe should look into if my insurance covers chiropractic.

@Mrs. Monkey: yep that's the sciatic nerve. I had a HORRIBLE issue with bursitis a year and a half ago and it's a little like the early pain (before I was unable to walk and went to the ER) but this is more spread a bit- i believe the nerve goes down your back and then splits and down your legs? My pain is low lower back and my hip area on the right, so I rub my butt whenever I get up LOL

@Mrs. Monkey: yep, apparently the ONLY time it's not due to a spinal issue (discs, etc) is a tumor or pregnancy! YAYYYY.