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Thank you all! So exciting!!!

@Rainbow Sprinkles: Scary but glad everything is back to its more reassuring state!

Sooo does anyone know anything about anesthesia while pregnant? I *may* need a colonoscopy later in the second trimester.

@2littlepumpkins: I'm an anesthesiologist so I do know about it... for a colonoscopy you will likely get sedation, not general anesthesia, and we have plenty of medications that can be used for sedation that are safe in pregnancy. Second trimester is the best time for anesthesia while pregnant. Even if you need general it is not uncommon at all to anesthetize a pregnant woman and your doctor/staff will be well prepared for you! I am happy to answer any questions you have.

@Rainbow Sprinkles: so glad everything is ok!

@2littlepumpkins: good luck with the colonoscopy...hopefully they figure something out with the anesthesia! I wouldn't worry too much, I'm sure there are certain kinds that are totally safe while pregnant...

What do you ladies think about the name Grayson/Greyson for a boy? I know it's trendy/popular, but it's been a name I've loved for so long. DH is finally considering some of the names I love but that do not have a good meaning. Only thing is he gets to 100% choose middle name, which scares me lol, but at this point I don't really care

@NovBaby1112: I like Grayson! It seems unisex with me so I'd pair it with a masculine middle name.

@NovBaby1112: Grayson is nice! I have only met one boy with that name in the past 4 years and I have supplied in a bunch of schools and daycares. I don't think anyone in my current school has that name.

Sorry I've been MIA too. It's been busy around here with work projects and my DD, who is entering the "terrible twos" a little early. Plus I've been a little worried about my pregnancy. I've had some bleeding daily for the past two weeks. I went to see my OB the first day the bleeding started and everything looked okay. She said that I'd likely bleed a few more days and then it should stop. Well, it got lighter but it hasn't stopped so I went back today. Everything still looked fine with the baby, but they don't know what's causing the bleeding so she moved my anatomy scan to this Monday, instead of May 18th. They also want me coming in weekly until this stops. The baby was moving a lot and his/her heartbeat sounded fine at today's appointment though, so I'm not too worried now. Just hope this either resolves itself really soon, or they at least find out what's causing it. On the bright side, I get to find out the sex a week earlier than planned.

@NovBaby1112: I like the name Grayson. I don't know any one with that name (although I don't know too many young kids right now).

@Treytonsmom2011: That's great that you're starting to feel better. I hope the nausea stays away! Today my doctor told me the anatomy scan couldn't be done until 18 weeks (mine was originally scheduled for 19.5 weeks, but she moved it closer to 18 weeks for me today due to my bleeding issue). Maybe different doctors have different preferences?

Ahh I am SO behind!! I just finished reading, congrats on everyone who found out gender!! We find out next Thursday and I CANNOT wait! We booked out babymoon for 5/24 in Cozumel I'll be about 19.5 weeks then! Aside from second guessing everything I hope it will be a good time I have just turned into a huge worrier being preg!

I have been getting HORRIBLE headaches the past week... on a daily basis... Tylenol isn't doing anything I tried the ice pack on the back of my neck last night and got some relief at least!

@NovBaby1112: I love the name! A girl I went to HS just had a boy she named that, the only other time I heard the name was the last name on "Revenge" lol

@cranberry: I hope everything gets resolved soon and you can have some peace of mind!

@cranberry: We did IF treatments the past year so the only trip we took was a weekend to Universal Studios in FL on a month we had to be on BC before a cycle. I just desperately want to get away for a week But I am overthinking everything as usual (I did find some natural bug spray so that gave me some peace of mind on one of the concerns lol..

@natalie403: I'm a huge worrier too! I feel like everything is "high stakes" after infertility. I'm going to blog about it eventually.

Has anyone made any baby purchases? I've bought a couple of items of clothing and a Wubbanub tiger pacifier. It had to be the tiger bc DH is an LSU fan! I also bought paint for the nursery. I'm trying to be good and not go overboard. I want to confirm she's a girl at my anatomy scan before going crazy. And also I'm having 3 showers so I know I'll get a lot of gifts. I've been browsing cloth diapers and baby gear and making a list for my registry. I really have the urge to do something! I just don't know what.

@NovBaby1112: i love grayson! it's on our list if it's a boy!
@Treytonsmom2011: my old OB was between 18-22 weeks for anatomy scan and this OBs office said after 20 weeks as well! so we'll see when it actually comes down to scheduling it!
@cranberry: glad the bebe is still moving around! unknown bleeding has got to be scary!
@natalie403: cozumel sounds awesome! we should get DH's schedule end of june and hopefully we'll be able to plan a get away just the two of us and leave DD at my parents!
@Rainbow Sprinkles: glad you're feeling good! i'm definitely feeling more like myself, which is so nice!
@Mrs. Pickle: i haven't purchased anything in anticipation for this LO except a glider board for our city select. i have some stuff on an amazon registry/wish list for my own records of what i want to get. with DD, i made the registry and if i found anything that was exactly what i wanted on super sale, i bought it and marked it as purchased on the registry. even with 2 showers, there were plenty of things i had to buy on my own, so i figured it wasn't bad that i bought a couple things here and there beforehand.
@hilsy85: so you're having appts every 2 weeks or so right now? are they different offices?

i'm 14 weeks now and my next appt got moved to tuesday in the afternoon. i'm bringing DD now and the PA said we'd probably be able to tell the sex. since DH can't be there, i've called a couple bakeries to see about getting cupcakes made for the 3 of us to find out together (not that DD will care, but she will like the cupcake!). sooo, that means i probably won't actually know until next wednesday because it takes 24 hours to get the cupcakes. the anticipation may kill me once i have that envelope in my hands! DH said he could wait a week and i was like, NO! i must know ASAP after the information is out there!

@hilsy85: this pregnancy feels exactly like DD (other than me not having terrible skin, but i think that's because i found a good derm, rather than the hormonal aspect!), so i'd be particularly shocked if it were a boy! but really, we don't have a preference: we'd be excited for DD to have a sister and thrilled to see what it's like to have a little boy! i think finding out will really help for this to feel more real! every milestone for R felt like we were getting to know her more and i think it's even more so for the second!

@birdofafeather: Is your dermatologist able to do anything while you're pregnant? My skin has been TERRIBLE this time around and nothing I'm doing seems to help. I haven't even considered seeing a dermatologist because I wasn't sure they would do anything until after the baby is born.

@Mrs. Pickle: oh, the middle would def be masculine if it's any of DHs names he wants- I'm guessing some sort of greek mythological figure like Zeus or Hercules or something crazy haha

@2littlepumpkins: that's a good idea- didn't think about that! I personally do not know any, but I hear it's popular...

@Treytonsmom2011: hope you continue feeling better!!

@cranberry: that sounds stressful! Do you have an SCH? GlAd they are monitoring you, And yay for getting to find out sex soon!

@hilsy85: glad most of your svan went well! I think it's still pretty early to see everything- I bet it will all go smoothly when you go back in a month for your more detailed scan!

@natalie403: yay for finding out sex soon!! And sooo jealous- Cozumel sounds amazing!!!

@Mrs. Pickle: just afew clothes here and there, nothing too crazy!

@birdofafeather: exciting!! Hope you get to find out next week!!

@NovBaby1112: me too! with DD, it was so obvious right away and we found out almost the same exact timing, so i hope i don't have a shy baby this time around! if i build it up to thinking i'll find out next week and then they make me wait another 4 weeks, i might explode! ha.

@Rainbow Sprinkles: Oh how fun!!!! I will def let you know They are supposed to have beautiful beaches but they are mostly known for their coral reefs (not like I can dive) but I may try to snorkel since it's free at the resort!

@Mrs. Pickle: I NEVER worry before a vacation, I feel like it's completely pregnancy related because I worked so hard to obtain this I'm trying to be smart about things but ultimately I know this trip is to RELAX which is good for baby right?? Let me know if you blog, I would love to read it!! I haven't bought anything yet but I will as soon as we find out gender!!

@birdofafeather: Where will you go to getaway?? Hopefully somewhere relaxing for you and DH!!

@NovBaby1112: Have you found out yet? I have to scroll back to see the list lol

@Bea: Congrats on your boy!

@Rainbow Sprinkles: Wow! Glad you are feeling better. Do you know how you got the norovirus?

@NovBaby1112: I like the name Grayson, but it does remind me of the TV show 'Revenge'. It was used as a last name.

@Treytonsmom2011: Glad you are feeling better.

@cranberry: Sorry about your bleeding. Hope its stops or they figure out what is causing it.

@hilsy85: Hope everything looks good when you see them next month.

@natalie403: @Rainbow Sprinkles: We booked our baby moon to Cabo and leaving June 4th and coming back the 9th. I'll be 20 weeks. I'm at 16 weeks and even with the anti-nausea patch, I'm still feeling nauseous. Hoping 20 weeks, it will go away.

@birdofafeather: Haha. DH is the one who is very eager to spread the news on anything we find out. He's been bursting at the seams with this whole pregnancy. I'm actually pretty laid back about things. Trying not to stress since it seems like the OB isn't worried.

@Mrs. Pickle: Have I bought anything? I went to one of the JBF consignment sales last weekend and got some maternity clothes. I did find a Merlin's sleep suit and a Ergo infant insert. I got them for about 50% off retail. I have a mother's of multiples consignment sale this weekend. Hoping I can snag a double snap and go stroller.

As for me, we had our 16 week appt yesterday. U/S tech said it might be too early to tell the sex but she was able to make a guess. I'm doing a cake reveal so I currently don't know what we are having. DH was really trying to change my mind before the appt, so I ended up letting him find out. Though he said it's hard keeping the news from everyone. As of right now, he's being good and keeping his mouth shut.

I've been more nauseous lately... even after the meds I'm taking. I was told 12 weeks was going to be the peak of my nausea. 16 weeks is particular strong for nausea. I'm throwing up but it's just foam/bubbles... so I wonder if it's acid reflux.

Today, the nausea is gone (still taking my anti-nausea patch, though), but man, I have really bad indigestion. I woke up twice last night. I had to put pillows to support me while I slept. It sorta helped. I thought I had omeprezole in my purse to help with the reflux but it appears I took it out of my purse. So now, I'm just sipping milk to help. It's sorta working. From one symptom to the next symptom.

Good news both babies are doing well. They are monitoring my cervix and they said my cervix might be shortening, but the OB is going to show the results to the MFM and see if they are concerned. We had a discussion about pre-term labor. DH got a bit worried when she said babies can be born after 25 weeks to be viable. That would be end of June. OB said that she and the MFM will monitor it and I'll be seen more if they think it's an issue. I'm staying calm. I'm only going to worry if the Dr worries and so far they said things are going good and there's still time for some of the issues to resolve itself.

So I'm team green and wasn't going to have a shower. I discussed it with my sister and she is going to do a coed bbq about a month before the baby arrives and we will surprise everyone, including ourselves, with a reveal then

@2littlepumpkins: I hope you don't stress too much about the anesthesia portion of the colonoscopy. It should just be small doses of sedation which are perfectly safe for the baby. And if you are super anxious about it, they can do it without any meds although that would be uncomfortable as you know if you've had them before. The most likely meds they will give you are fentanyl and possibly versed (midazolam) - not everyone is comfortable giving versed to pregnant women but I would totally let them give me a dose in your situation. Hope this helps.