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@Mrs. Jump Rope: I'd be having a boy also! The Chinese gender predictor said girl. I'm hoping the Chinese are right

@Mrs. Jump Rope: haha it was half right with my kids. Said girl. With this one, says girl too. Chinese calculator thingy on baby center says boy. we shall see who is right.

And glowing? I wish I were glowing. I've never gotten the pregnancy glow lol.

@Mrs. Jump Rope: Mine's even! And based on timing of BD and O, our odds are a little higher that it's a girl. We also got girl on the chinese prediction thing.

Anyone else feeling any cravings? Not sure if it's pregnancy related, but I went to the grocery store in the freezing cold at 8pm last night because I HAD to have some pan fried potatoes. And I'm about to make some more. Last time all I wanted was crazy bread from little ceaser's. I wish that I wanted something pre-made this time; it's a lot easier! Oh, and both times I've wanted sweet tea like non-stop. I guess I need to buy some decaf!

@Mrs. Jump Rope Mine is even too! But...it was odd with my DD. But the Chinese gender predictor said girl for her and it says girl for this one too. I would love that, but DH would be very disappointed, I think.

Updated the list for this page. Let me know if I did anything wrong.

September Mamas

9/3 brownbear (#1)
9/3 tequiero21 (#3)
9/5 mrs.hawk71 (#1)
9/6 torchwood (#1)
9/6 kate6214 (#1)
9/8 mrs. jump rope (#2)
9/8 mrs. confetti (#2)
9/11 psw27 (#1)
9/11 coprtopmom (#2)
9/12 lindy (#1)
9/13 pancakes (#2)
9/18 littlebit (#1)
9/20 boogs (#2)
9/24 farawayviolet (#1)
TBD gingerbebe (#1)

Appointments

1/13 mrs. jump rope
1/21 farawayviolet
1/27 gingerbebe
1/27 coprtopmom
1/28 Torchwood
1/30 mrs. confetti
2/3 kate6214
2/3 mrs.hawk71
2/6 psw27
2/10 littlebit

@Kate6214: did u get your date changed? How was your visit? Did u see your sesame seed?

I hear animals especially dogs totally know you are pregnant!

@tequiero21: The ultrasound was to get a date. I haven't had a period since nov 1 (crazy post mc long cycle) I was just happy to see a heartbeat. My mc happened around 7 weeks so I don't feel like I'm out of the woods yet, but I'm trying to stay positive. I'm glad they are getting you in for another ultrasound soon.

@Kate6214: Hey, due date twins! I was wondering if I'd wind up sharing with anyone.

@SweetiePie: I was born on Labor Day as well. Isn't it nice to get a long weekend for your birthday?

@Torchwood: yes and I used to LOVE telling people that my mom went into labor on Labor Day! I still sorta get a kick out of it What date is yours?

@farawayviolet: Fun! That would be cool to share a birthday, I think!

@Mrs. Confetti that stinks! Is it all sorted out now? What a pain in the bum.

@SweetiePie: Oh, yes, I definitely told/tell people that. Now it turns out I may too! My birthday is the 2nd.

Ugh, woke up with some tugging pain on my right side this morning that got a little bit worse through the morning. It wasn't like intense pain, but I became worried it was ectopic so I called the fertility clinic. They don't think its ectopic because my HCG numbers were doubling normally and think its a cyst instead. Apparently I should just wait and see if it gets worse and go to the ER if I'm in serious pain??? That seems like a weird way to deal with this. Fingers crossed everything is okay. January 27th can't come soon enough!

@Mrs. Confetti: oh my gosh! Damn this cold weather. I hope you're feeling well & your pipes are fixed in no time!

@tequiero21: I am ready to fall over. Is it nap time yet?

@gingerbebe: I get that same feeling sometimes, but the good news is that it goes away. Do you ever have cramping all around, instead of in the same location? Are you spotting? Does your shoulder hurt? I asked my RE about an ectopic, and those were the warning signs she gave me. Also, I was told that with an ectopic your numbers slowly rise. If they're doubling and you're not in unbearable pain, then yes, you ought to be fine. If you're in excruciating pain then run to the ER.

Or, can you call back and request a beta & ultrasound?!

@tequiero21: I've had cramping off and on since my BFP which hasn't worried me at all, but this is definitely a localized stabbing pain on my right side, which is why I called. Its not like wincing pain, but its sharp enough where its noticeable and annoying.

@Mrs. Jump Rope: Yeah, the pain is just on my right side, around where my ovary should be. I'm not spotting or having any weird discharge, which is part of why they wanted to just wait and see. I wish they would just give me a stupid ultrasound - it seems like it wouldn't be that much trouble and its the fertility clinic, so you'd think they'd be more cautious about it. They've been really responsive and great so far, so I guess it doesn't seem too dangerous. They kept reiterating that my HCG numbers looked too good to be an ectopic, so I'm trying to rest in that, but part of me like you took the numbers when they were super low (58, 116, 267), so while yes, they did double every 48 hours, it was really low!

I dunno, I'm trying not to be crazy lady. I have a lot of work to do at the office today, so I guess that's a good distraction. I'll definitely go in to the ER if it hurts any more but I really don't want to lose a tube (we've already had enough fertility drama!)

I am exhausted. The past three nights I've been in bed at 8pm, 8pm, and 8:30pm. I have a feeling tonight will be no different, seeing as how I just nodded off at my desk!

@gingerbebe: did you ovulate from that side? If you're worried I'd call back and insist on an ultrasound!

Jumping in! I got my BFP today.

Estimated Due Date (EDD):
September 19

When Did You Find Out?:
Today! January 10

Child Number:
2

Where You Live:
DC Metro... There seems to be a number of us here!

What kind of provider will you see?:
Not sure yet. I saw an OBGYN with LO, and I love her (and the whole practice). However, the office/hospital is pretty far away, so I'm trying to decide between a solo-practitioner and a midwife group.

When's Your First Appointment?:
Haven't made one yet

What kind of birth do you want?:
Not sure. LO's birth was so fast until they let me get the epi at the last minute (I was at 10 waiting for a cervical lip to clear.) As soon as I got the epi my contractions basically stopped, so I kind of regret it. It would be nice if the next labor is either so fast that I don't have an option or so slow that an epi wouldn't really hurt anything.

What You're Most Excited For:
Just being pregnant! And finding out whether LO will have a little sister or brother.

What You're Most Scared About:
Another miscarriage. Having morning sickness like last time (24 weeks full of puke)

Symptoms so far:
My boobs are sore, a bit of cramping, headaches, and a ridiculous craving for tacos!

Do you have a blog?:
No

Share a picture of your bfp, announcement, &/or chart:

@Weagle: congratulations!!

@Weagle: woo hoo, congrats and welcome!