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@jessiejo17: Ahhh! have fun!!!

@jessiejo17: Can't wait to hear what you're having!

@jessiejo17: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH Congratulations!!!!! You have a little lady I'm so glad that your cyst is looking good!

@jessiejo17: aw yay!! A little girl, how exciting! I am SO jealous of all the adorable baby clothes you'll get to buy And great news about your cyst!

@CarrieLouWho: 3 boys! Me, @runningelley, and @mrskc

Pregnancy brain Can't keep it straight!!

@jessiejo17: You sound like you've done more than I have! I know I need to start looking into daycare, but all I want to do is start on the nursery. So yeah, next I'm starting the nursery. I'm going to start painting this weekend. And I've been researching crib options.

@Running Elley: I don't feel prepared, but I have always been a crazy planner (my husband puts the emphasis on the CRAZY part haha!)

It will be so much nicer once you guys get settled into your new home, that is so exciting!

I'm hoping to register this weekend now that we know gender, hopefully we have time! And I want to get some clothes so her closet doesn't look so empty!

@Running Elley: Registering! how fun! I haven't even thought of doing that yet. But my shower probably won't be until the end of August.

@Running Elley: Oh my that sounds soooo cute! I love that print! I've been going crazy pinning boy nursery stuff. I think I want to do grey and blue with maybe yellow or green. Not 100% sure yet. I also want to incorporate zoo animals like elephants and giraffes. I don't want it to look too baby though. Here's my baby boy board:

http://pinterest.com/kkieley/baby-boy/

@Running Elley: Yeah i think I remember you mentioning zoo animals before. But I think Peter Pan will be super cute. I know what hamper you're talking about and I've been eying that thing for ages!

@jessiejo17: Haha our LO was the same--there was no doubt about his parts!
@mrskc: aw I love your boards!
@Running Elley: I am also obsessed with that hamper!!

We haven't really done anything since finding out gender, except buy one onesie that I used to come out on Facebook. I also FINALLY told everyone at work, since at this point it's getting hard to hide the bump by the end of the day! DH feels strongly about not making any big purchases until 24 weeks, aka viability, so we'll wait til then to buy the crib, stroller, etc. Our nursery is also still full of boxes from our move, so that needs to be emptied out first!

@hellobeeboston: Oh my gosh!!! That is crazy, 3 kids that close together!

Hey Ya'll!! I'm totally pin-stalking your boards now! I have a few boards for baby stuff, but here's mine for the nursery- http://pinterest.com/carrielouwho6/nursery/

So far we've bought the crib and changing table. I'm having a hard time planning the nursery until we find out the gender (next Thursday!!!). I've found a daycare, but I'm still checking out others. I've signed up for classes at the hospital(breastfeeding, infant care, Happiest Baby on the Block) and we've done a tour. I've got a list of pediatricians to research, so I guess that's next on the list. Also figuring out what birthing classes to take (Bradley, Hypno, etc).

I'm trying to get as much done early as I can so I can relax later... I tend to be a procrastinator, even though I'm a planner :o)

Honestly, I think it's because we tried for 15 months and I was just so ready at that point to be pregnant, that I've just gone full steam ahead!
No one should feel like a slacker! We all have plenty of time to get it all done!!!

Has anyone started talking to your HR about time off?

I started talks early w/ my Manager b/c I knew I wanted to take 12 weeks but my branch of the company doesn't qualify for FMLA (you have to have 50 employees at your location... we have 45). I just got approval this week that I can take the 12 weeks... so I'll have my first 2 weeks paid in full; either 4 or 6 weeks paid by STD at 60% (vaginal vs. c-section) then the remainder of the time is unpaid.

The unpaid part is crappy, but I'm just excited that I have the option to take that much time since I was worried I'd only get 6 weeks... which seems sooooo short.

@MRSKC - That would be awesome if you were able to take an extra 4-6 weeks!!! My good friend lives in Jersey and b/c of state law there, she got 12 weeks of FMLA + 6 weeks extra from the state of NJ and her job was protected the whole time. She had her baby 10/12 and went back to work on 2/14!
If your state law is better than the federal law, you usually get the advantage of both!

@CarrieLouWho: I just emailed them today, but the rep I need to talk to is on vacation, so at least I made contact.

I know that I will get 12 weeks unpaid protected leave (FMLA). I get 1 paid as a week, ad will have 3 weeks vacation to us. Otherwise the otehr 8 weeks is unpaid, no disability...not fun but we knew from the beginning so I have been saving like a mad women so it won't affect us when the baby comes we will have enough in seperate savings that I would make a week.

@hilsy85: I'm somewhat positive I've felt movement. Sometimes I really don't know if it's gas or baby. But a few times I felt some stronger thumping/fluttering feelings that I'm pretty confident was baby. Don't worry. 18 weeks is usually when they say women first start to feel movement. Do you have an anterior placenta? And that's exciting people are starting to comment on your bump! I've had coworkers comment on mine too. But I'm like you and haven't "popped" out yet. I can't wait until I look more obviously pregnant.

Things are kind of quiet with me. I don't have my next doctor's appointment until June 15th when I have my anatomy scan. Hubs and I are preparing for a trip we're leaving for next Thursday. Baby stuff is put on hold until we get back.

Oh and I finally broke down and bought the Boppy body pillow and it has made sleeping SO MUCH BETTER! For anyone who has been having issues adjusting to side sleeping, highly recommend this! I am a back/stomach sleeper &this pillow has helped me find a comfy position on my left side.