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April 2022 Moms
loveanddatadriven
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Introductions!
loveanddatadriven
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Hello and welcome to the April 2022 BMB!
Introduce yourself:
Due date?
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
Edited to make the month accurate. *face palm*
Introduce yourself:
Due date?
How did you find out?
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
Edited to make the month accurate. *face palm*
Re: Introductions!
Due date? 4/6/2022
How did you find out? I've been tracking ovulation and timing HIO for 4 months since removing IUD, so I've been taking HPTs since DPO 8 this cycle. At DPO 8, my HPT was a BFN, but as I squinted, a felt like a shadow was catching my eye where the line should be. DPO 9 I took two tests, and the end-of-the-day stick was definitely positive. I ran to tell DH who was super thrilled, picked me up, and spun me around. Confirmed later with FRER. It's still super SUPER early, but I'm crossing my fingers this baby is sticky!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a DD who is 2 1/2 and is the light of our life. Her due date was 4/1/2019, so if we have another girl we'll get to re-use all of her clothes. I work in R&D in a medical field as a scientist. I recently picked up playing DnD online with my husband and his friends once a week, and it definitely saved me from my pandemic loneliness. My DH also works in science. We both WFH.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I felt nauseated yesterday and today with dry heaving, but not sure if that's just anxiety about work. I haven't scheduled an appointment yet, waiting until at least Monday. Honestly I think sorting out childcare for when the LO is born is more urgent and pressing than an OB appointment. Those waitlists are LONG.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
I used to hold my breath when going over bridges. Not proud of it!
How did you find out? I took a test 3.5dp5dt (approx 8.5 DPO, we did a FET for this baby)
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
I have a son from IVF who is almost 3 and a daughter naturally who is 17 months. I’m a veterinarian and live with my husband, dog, cat and kids in CT.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Beta with the RE is on the 26th and then I have a number if early u/s until I get released to an OB at around 9 weeks
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I’m not sure I have/had any real ones!
Due date? April 4th (by my calculations LOL) but I’ll be having a scheduled C so I imagine he or she will be a March baby!
How did you find out? We just found out yesterday and I’m freaking out!
We decided to try for baby #3 and I bought an ovulation kit a few weeks ago. Got a solid smiley on my second day. We tried... once! I noticed some brown spotting about a week later and convinced myself it was happening! Got a test and here we are. Three more tests confirmed. We aren’t even home. We are traveling!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
my husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this fall. We both work in media but mostly from home since covid. We have two boys (5&2). They are wild and sweet and perfect
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
I need a doctor because we just moved from the city to the burbs . Feeling excited! A little freaked out about childcare costs coming down the pipe line. And putting 3 kids through camp and
college! But, we always make it work. I’m also very anxious because I’m hoping this is our girl. I know a healthy baby is most
important but this will be our last and My mom and I need a shopping buddy!!
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
I don’t take superstitions too seriously but we did “try” for a girl using some superstitious methodology I guess?
Married: October 2011
DS: January 2016
DS: May 2019
#3: April 2022
no but costs aside I’m very excited and I told my husband I will be MILKING every min of this pregnancy because it’s my last one! He needs to expect lots of foot rubs and ice cream runs
Married: October 2011
DS: January 2016
DS: May 2019
#3: April 2022
Introduce yourself: Hi friends. I’m a SAHM of 4 little ones. I’ve been married to my husband for 7 years. Life is always crazy here.
Due date? March 29. I’ll probably stay in March but wanted to intro in case I ever commented since it’s an end of the month due date.
How did you find out? Tested a few days ago and got a positive. No fancy story here.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) see above. My husband is a financial advisor. I stay home.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) lots of cramps and stuff but no nausea yet which is nice but unsettling too. I just scheduled my first appt - 8/16. I had to get a new OB since mine isn’t delivering babies anymore. I’m nervous about that.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have? Not superstitious but compulsive for sure. If I walked around a table, I’d have to walk back the same way. Things like that. I had a lot of anxiety as a child.
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
How did you find out? Early test this morning! It was only 9 dpo, so I fully intended on wasting a test this morning! Although, I am a bit suspicious that the ovulation tests got O right.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) My husband and I have an almost two year old son. I work in the insurance industry. We like to bike, but haven't been doing it much lately.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
Shocked! I haven't really had any symptoms yet.
TW early loss:
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
I'm sure I have some now, but I can't think of any! I used to wear the same socks for every big event. I forgot them somewhere and that was the end of that.
Due date? April 4
How did you find out? Tested at 10dpo (I think? Turns out the Ava bracelet sucks lol; anyone else join those FB groups to try to figure out how it works? They're effing wildly hilarious) and got a faint line, stronger today so felt comfortable joining in here.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) My husband and I have a daughter born June 2018 (and I love that BMB to the moon and back!!), and we live in northern California. I'm a SAHM, but I used to do scientific communication and graphic design. Our daughter was born in NYC so this pregnancy will be very different since I can't order pie and donuts any hour of the day lol (nor could I eat them since DD is deathly allergic to eggs, dairy and sesame - le sigh).
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) In October of last year our beloved dog passed away really unexpectedly (she was 10yo, and she was with me putting my daughter down for nap, and 20 minutes later I found her body by the front door - she's who inspired my username and is the dog in my avatar), and the vet thinks she had a stroke or brain aneurism since she'd just been in a few days prior for bloodwork, etc. Anyway, it was really traumatic and compounded some health anxiety this past year that Covid initiated - but my due date is her birthday! I haven't decided if that makes it really spooky or really special. I'm leaning toward special. Such a bizarre coincidence.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I used to believe that I had to leave the bathroom before the toilet finished flushing or an axe murdering fireman would appear and kill me -_-
@kiwi2628 do I recognize you from TTGP in 2017?? And the same due date??
How did you find out? I just found out today and it is our 12yr anniversary! Its 9DPO so I decided to take a test. I didn't think it would be positive since we have Male and Female infertility. We have an appt scheduled with RE in Sept. So I took a test and tossed it aside. Took a look before leaving the bathroom and almost passed out from shock. I had to keep it together because my husband was in the room and I wanted to surprise him with a little gift. I got him a little onesie and gave it to him with the positive test!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) We have one son (almost 5) who was born at 29 weeks because he had quit growing at 24 weeks. So this will be considered a high risk pregnancy for me. My husband and I both work in the financial industry. We are both big into video games.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I'm super nervous as its still very very early. I'm also nervous since this will be high risk. I'll be calling the dr tomorrow to set up appts / blood draws. No symptoms at all which is also scary, but I know its still very early.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! This is very silly - my husband is Asian and mentioned once that you have to fully eat the fortune cookie before you read the fortune otherwise it won't come true. So now I can't ever read my fortune without completely eating the cookie first!
How did you find out? My very first symptom was sore, tingling boobs, told my husband before I even tested "just a heads up, I think I'm pregnant!" 3 tests later and he finally believes me lol this was a completely unplanned, surprise baby 👶
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I'm Mandy, 34 years old and currently have 4 little boys (14, 11, 5, and 3 yrs), we are very much praying for that little girl but all signs so far point to our 5th bouncing baby boy lol My husband and I are very busy working parents, thankfully, I work from home. In our free time, we love the outdoors and do a lot of hiking, camping, outdoor water play with the kids etc
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) This was completely unplanned so the emotions have been everywhere. Other than being sore and looking like an inflated balloon already, I feel fine lol
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I don't really have any superstitions, " I'm not superstitious, I'm a little stitious" 😜
Introduce Yourself:
Mostly a STAHM for two years; although I’ve started back working literally just recently on Fridays. I hope I’ll like working again! I’m a Radiology Tech.
Due date? April 7th
How did you find out?
Positive pregnancy test after missed period, been following since ovulation. Just had a feeling, same feeling I had with my first baby.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?)
One other child he’s 2 - white, cross-eyed cat named Bumble(husband named her after the snowman on Rudolph cartoon movie when she was a kitten) - we’ve been married for 4.5yrs
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?)
Nausea, tired, and headaches. I’m kind of nervous.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
I don’t believe in superstitions.
Due date? March 31
How did you find out? Took an early pregnancy test 5 days after my transfer, it was positive but I thought it was the trigger and started to get nervous. Our beta 5 days later came back at 115!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) We have a Maltese who will be in for a rude awakening when we have baby 👶 I am a nonprofit marketing and development professional, my husband is a lawyer.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Super crampy! I have been having on and off cramps like crazy since the transfer basically. My doctor says it's totally normal.
How did you find out? tested at 7dp5dt, but wanted to wait for both betas to confirm and they did. this was our second FET.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a 2 y/o DS from IVF and 2 dogs. My DH and I are both mental health professionals.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) happy to be here, but anxious, next f/u w/the RE is in about 2 weeks.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I love those little superstitions like "jinxing" something. Don't say the word "slow" on an unusually un-busy day, or say how well your child has been sleeping. those kinds of things.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
I'm a stay at home mom of 4. We've tried for this baby for almost 2 years, one spontaneous ending in miscarriage, one IUI ending in a 2nd trimester loss, then 3 failed FET cycles, one biopsy cycle, a successful FET ending in miscarriage and now this rainbow baby. VERY nervous.
Due Date
4/8
How Did you Find out
FRER test the morning of 5 days past transfer with a PGT female embryo
Tell us about yourself
We live on a farm, my husband owns his own company, and we have lots of pets
How are you feeling
Fine, super excited, very nervous
No superstitions
I found out I’m due April 1st based on a positive test and my last period. Woohoo! I’m not up and up on the TTC talk so bear with me. Found out because I suspected due to my growing list of symptoms, which are vastly different and more strong than my first, and sooo early. Before I would even pop positive, I was swallowing gallons of spit and having nose bleeds, still am.
I have an 18 month old who was actually due April 1st of last year but came 10 wks early and spent about 2 months in the nicu. She’s doing just fine! I had pre-eclampsia with severe features and will be considered high risk for this pregnancy since I also have chronic high blood pressure (thanks, mom and dad). If I could just carry to term, that’d be greaaaaat. I had a c-section and have no clue how this next one will go, Im just along for the ride I think.
I paint/do crafts and keep fish for hobbies. We have two dogs, who are our first babies. We love video games but I don’t have a lot of time for anything lately, really.
Im not a very superstitious person, but I am a Christian and have always believed your sins will find you out (in other words, karma)!
glad to be among friends and prayers for our well-being during this journey of ours! Congrats to all.
welcome @knotafanofmorningsickness! We are also big video gamers. My last pregnancy I got really bad motion sickness and couldn’t play much. Not sure if I’ll avoid that this time or not!
Hi everyone! My name is Brianna
Due date? I’m due April 5!
How did you find out? At home pregnancy test. Confirmation appt with doctor in 2 weeks!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) This will be our first human baby but our dog is our baby now!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I am so nervous!! I have no idea what to except, can’t decide how to tell our families but want to do something fun!
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!
I don’t have any superstitions :(
Due date? April 3
How did you find out? Tested at 11DPO - Pretty faint but there!! Then digital which says 1-2 weeks!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) First pregnancy! Two lovely kittens and an amazing partner (although I’m sure he wouldn’t be pleased I mentioned the kittens first). I’m a writer of musicals! Love a good sing and food!
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Feeling ok! Noticing every twinge and symptom! Just had a nap so a little tired and slightly nauseous! Sore boobs. Had a lot of helpful therapy over the years so feeling calmish haha.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! For some reason I always count steps when I run up them - not sure what that says about me!
Due date? April 8th
How did you find out? I'd been feeling "off" for a couple days, took a test the day before my period was supposed to come, and a SUPER strong positive popped up in about 30 seconds (the directions said to wait 3 minutes!)
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have a 3yo born in the summer of 2020, two large fluffy and loving dogs, and work at a university health center. My SO works in tech - we've been together 10 years and married for 7. He's the best dad, partner, and friend I could ever have.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?): I've been feeling pretty "swingy" with symptoms. Some moments I could run a marathon and then 10 minutes later if I don't sit down I'll probably vomit. I had 24/7 nausea with my 1st and I'm hoping that this pregnancy is different! With an active 3yo I'm very overwhelmed at times thinking about the bad days last time and how I'll handle that. I have a confirmation appointment next week (immediately followed by a massage!) which will definitely make it feel more real!
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have!: I used to avoid stepping on ANY cracks in the sidewalk, tile at the mall, etc. due to "step on a crack, break your mother's back." My mom had a back injury when I was in elementary school and I wanted to protect her!
Due date? April 10th
How did you find out? Gagging when brushing my teeth and heightened sense of smell tipped me off.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I am 35 and have two boys (7 and 2.5) from my first marriage and a 5 year old “step” daughter. I love with my boyfriend and work from home. I love running and my 10 week old Pug, Eleanor ❤️
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) gaggy, sense of smell is CRAZY high, and I do feel nervous!
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! When I was a kid my parents liked to watch unsolved mysteries and then send me by myself to go upstairs to bed by myself and I would punch into the door ways as I can down the hall because I figured there was a bad guy in my house too and that was how to not get killed lol
Due date? April 6, 2022
How did you find out? My period was supposed to start at the beginning of our vacation, but we figured we’d give it a few days or try to come back home before testing. I couldn’t wait any longer, so I made my husband go to the dollar store one morning. Took the test at the hotel and cried happy tears!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?): I have a 7 year old from my prior marriage. No pets but we have been talking about getting a doodle! I’m a litigator, and my husband is in the AF. We love making new family traditions, and our favorite is family pizza movie nights each Friday
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?): Feeling so excited but also cautious. I have not made an appointment yet but plan to this week. I’ve been exhausted, but I usually feel pretty tired haha so it could be completely unrelated to the pregnancy.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! Just like @katenan89, I HAD to avoid sidewalk cracks when I was younger!!
just came to say that pizza and movie nights are our family tradition too! We love it and it’s the one night our kids are allowed to eat on the couch
Married: October 2011
DS: January 2016
DS: May 2019
#3: April 2022
Due date? April 9.
How did you find out? Nothing special. We've been trying for a few months. My period was due over the weekend but didn't show. Got a positive test this morning.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I'm 33. My husband and I have been married for 4 years in October. I am an environmental consultant. My husband is a PhD-level maintenance technician
We have an almost 3yo boy and an 18mo boy. #1 was born at 28w after a month of hospital bedrest for me and stayed in the NICU for 7 weeks. Had a cerclage with #2 and made it to a 39w induction. Both are thriving toddlers. We have 2 cats and a dog.
My husband and I are avid gardeners, and are especially enthusiastic about native plants.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) I feel fine. No symptoms. Hoping this one is sticky as I had a chemical pregnancy last cycle. I guess I'll call this week to make an appointment.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! Can't think of any real superstitions but when I was a kid I was apparently scarred by All Dogs Go To Heaven and I imagined those horrifying creatures from the dog's nightmare lived under my bed? For some reason I still think about that scene and I want to know what in the actual hell those animators were thinking putting that into a children's movie.
Due date? 4/6
How did you find out? I am VERY regular, so on the day my period was due I took a test that morning and it showed up positive! We were on vacation and I told my husband so we went and got a digital just to see (I had packed the wondfo ones) and it was confirmed again there.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) We have a 4.5 year old son, 11 year old mini schnauzer, and 6 year old cat. We had a second cat but she disappeared a couple months ago.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Emotionally very apprehensive. Also excited and trying to stay positive. First appt is August 30. Symptoms include hunger and fatigue, bloating and the stretchy pains around the uterus - but isn't it too early for that? - tender breasts and nips, dry skin.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I'm not superstitious... But I am a little stitious. 😉
Due date? 4/2/22
How did you find out? Realized my period was two days late, so took a test.
Tell us about yourself I have 3 amazing boys ages 9, 7, and 3. I work in publishing.
How are you feeling? I am not doing great emotionally. This pregnancy was a huge surprise and it is really taking me some time to come to terms with it. I am anxiously awaiting my first ultrasound on 8/20.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! Hmmm....I'm not fond of Friday the 13th!
Due date? April 2, 2022
How did you find out? Pregnancy test Friday the 23rd was faint positive. Sunday the 25th, BFP
Tell us about yourself: Already mom to three kitties. Loving husband of four years.
How are you feeling? First appointment is August 17th. I feel absolutely horrible. Nausea with vomiting the past couple of days, and milder nausea the week before that. Seems to be getting worse, I'm on week 5, and no idea how I'm going to make it.
GTKY Fun fact: I'm not exactly superstitious, but I am praying for a girl.
Due date? April 10
How did you find out? I took a test at 10 days DPO and it was BFN. I just assumed that was that and we would try again next month. I went on a camping trip with some friends and missed my period and took a test when I got home at 1:30 in the morning and it was clearly positive. I was so surprised I just sat on the bathroom floor staring at it before I went to wake up my boyfriend.
Tell us about yourself: I have 2 dogs and a boyfriend who I just got engaged to last month. I like to do all the outdoors things and having adventures.
How are you feeling? I have a consultation with a midwife on August 5th. I don't know what that means, but I guess I will find out. So far I am very grateful that the exhaustion has not hit me yet because I work 12 hour shifts and plenty of overtime. My boobs are ridiculously sore and I'm peeing nonstop. Other than that I'm feeling okay. I'm trying to be positive but I'm feeling anxious because this pregnancy feels too good to be true.
GTKY Fun fact: Apparently I am the only superstitious one here. I wish on shooting stars and 11:11 and even though half of me feels like its dumb, the other half of me really worries about jinxing things.
How did you find out? We have been trying for baby #2 since March, so I’ve been tracking and I tested when I realized I was a few days late.
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I have a daughter who is 3.5, I’m a hairstylist, and my husband work in insurance and he works from home. We have a dog and a cat and live in HOT and sticky SWFL.
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) Feeling excited! First appointment is Aug 27th. No nausea yet just swollen and tender breasts and bloated, so feeling chubby already ugh
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I always kiss my fingertips and touch the roof of my car when I go through a yellow light. If this happens 3 times in a row apparently you will have good luck 😉
Married: Nov 2015
Team Pink!
Due date? April 13th based on LMP (and I love the number 13, see last question haha)
How did you find out? Home pregnancy test.
Tell us about yourself: I'm a forensic psychologist based on the West Coast. I have a wonderful husband, a DS who will be turning 4 in October, and two dogs.
How are you feeling? I'm really excited! I was surprised it happened so quickly (2 cycles) since our son took 5 cycles. No symptoms yet, but I don't think I had any symptoms until closer to 6 or 7 weeks last time.
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! The number 13 was always my lucky number. Otherwise not a superstitious person (just a little stitious)
Due date? April 9, 2022
How did you find out? I took my first test on Saturday at 11dpo and got a faint positive, then took another test Monday and got a definite BFP. On Saturday I made a card for hubby and set it on our bathroom counter so he would find it when he woke up— It read “Surprise! You’re going to be a DAD!” with the positive test under the card!
Tell us about yourself (Other children/pets? Job? Things you like to do? Spouse/partner?) I’m 25 years old and an orthopedic hand therapist at a hospital on the west coast of FL. Hubby and I were high school sweethearts and have been together for almost 11 years now— we started dating when we were 14 and 15 years old! We moved across the country together from the Buffalo area to Florida and live here with our 6 year old sassy cat, Minnie (named after the hidden Mickey in her fur!). We are currently in the process of building a house. In my free time I love paddleboarding, kayaking, beaching, doing yoga, hiking, and doing anything in nature! Fun fact: we got married in Disney World! 😊
How are you feeling? (First appointment? Any symptoms? Emotionally?) First appointment is 8/17. My first symptom, weirdly enough, was chills! Oh, hormones. 🙄 Then I got cramps, bloating, headaches, anxiety, some nasal congestion, and fatigue (hubs thinks I’m nuts for sleeping so much!) Knock on wood no nausea yet!! I feel very anxious and nervous about baby being healthy. I will breathe much better once I have my ultrasounds and NIPT done to let me know everything’s okay with baby.❤️
GTKY Fun fact: Tell us about a superstition you have or used to have! I always wish on the first star I see in the night sky! I used to hold my breath every time we would drive through a tunnel when I was little for good luck! Even the super long ones. 😆 Also, not sure if it actually plays a role in determining gender, but based on our baby making timing around ovulation, my prediction is that baby might be a girl. 😊