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@Mrsbells: I kind of dread brushing my teeth. Some mornings I end up dry heaving. Ugh!

@mrsjd: Last pregnancy, I didn't even try on maternity clothes until close to 20 weeks or so. Even though I was growing, it was on a smaller scale and most of my regular clothes fit me for a while. So don't let that worry you! I'm 15 weeks today (what?!) and only just starting to transition my pants over. Everything else fits decently so far.

@mrsjd: just lurking from the August group, but I wanted to add to the reassurance -- I'm 21 weeks and finally noticeably showing. I didn't tell some of my team at work until 20 weeks and they were totally surprised I'm pregnant. I had the same worries about growth, but at my anatomy scan he measured in the 87th percentile! So don't worry at all -- but I know hearing, "you're so small!" from other people can make you anxious even though I'm sure they mean well

@Christy412: I had difficulties with the Snoogle for the same reasons and wound up going with a Boppy version because it fit me better. Also, I was able to get comfy maneuvering a bunch of regular pillows on my own at times.

@Christy412: I only used the Boppy but not for long because DH stole it.

I used one of those cheep knock-off Boppy's to cradle my belly and put a regular bed pillow between my legs. I'll probably use my regular Boppy this time and buy a new pillow for it later if it flattens out. I need a new sleeping pillow so I will pick one up this weekend and put my current pillow between my legs.

@Periwinkle: Well, I fell asleep on the floor in H's room (ouch) for 40 minutes, so yeah, I'm exhausted too. And sore from sleeping on the floor.

Today was a good day for me, I saw my OB and got to hear the heartbeat which is always great. Feeling a lot less tired now

@Periwinkle: I did! I felt like a million bucks for about 30 minutes before I went to bed. I think it's time for a big girl bed so I can snuggle up on her mattress with her.

@skipra: that is really rude to say. I'd be totally annoyed if I were you. Basically, the comment implies that a boy wouldn't be good enough to complete your family or that a girl somehow is worthier. That kind of crap grinds my gears.

@skipra: Agreed that it's rude. I'm amazed at the things that people just say. I'm sure it wasn't meant with any harm but I don't think people (especially those who are not pregnant) always get the implications of their comments.

I am getting a lot of similar comments when I tell people we are expecting another boy. Everyone guesses girl before I tell them- in fact, not one person has guessed boy! One of my coworkers (who is a bit dramatic, mind you) said, after I told him we are having another boy, "ohhhhhhh (insert pouty face), I wanted a girl!" Um, not your child and... thanks? I just don't get it but it seems like many people expect the second baby to be the opposite sex of the first. But the comments, however benign, are just really annoying.

@skipra: That sounds so nice! T is leaving for a week-long work trip, so not much happening. BUT... I did get my hair cut, which I desparately needed! Other than that, I really, really need to clean my filthy house and finish a quilt project.

It's lousy weather here (rainy and cold) so nothing major going on. Was supposed to meet my friend in the city today sans children but the forecast scared us off. Plan now is for dinner out with friends and their children tonight (hibachi!) and I sadly have to catch up on some work this afternoon from home. Very exciting, I know.

@avivoca: Will check it out Thanks!

@katsupgirl: So when I said "work" before, clearly my body interpreted that as "nap" instead I tried to get out of the house for a bit to work but it's just so cold. And I made the mistake of lying down for "just a minute" after LO went down for a nap. Guess where I still am now (1 hour later)?

@katsupgirl: Seriously! I have had a bit of a cold this week too and I had no idea how much I needed the rest. I got to sleep in a bit this morning (thank you to my husband!) and still needed to lie down for an hour before lunch. Finally now getting my work done. It's just hard to give in to our body's needs when we push ourselves most of the time.

@MrsKoala: Yup. I'm pretty much a faucet. I broke down sobbing at work a few weeks ago because my boss told me I shouldn't let the big boss see me making breakfast in the break room.

@MrsKoala: Absolutely! Sometimes I feel like nothing can shake me but then, out of the blue, the smallest thing will send me down the road to hysterical-land. It's just so random and hard to prevent. I have also been throwing myself some epic pity parties lately. Ones that my common sense can't even touch or reason with.

@Periwinkle: Thanks! I was having a hard time connecting with the pregnancy and I think part of it was just waiting to make sure the baby is healthy. It is finally starting to feel real!

@skipra: that's wonderful! Congrats!

I'm sitting at my doctors office now waiting to get checked for a UTI