How far along are you?
Any appointments this week/last? How did it go?
Cravings?
Rants/Raves?
Questions?
GTKY: Do you think you're having a boy or girl? Why? (If you already know, can you share?)
Me: 33 DH: 34
Married: Oct 2015
TTC #1: Sept 2016
BFP: 10/19/16 ~ blighted ovum ~ D&C 11/23/16
BFP: 3/24/17
DD1 born 12/2/17
TTC #2: July 2018
BFP: 8/26/18
DD2 born 5/16/19
Re: FTM check-in Week of 5/23
How far along are you? 8 weeks 3 days
I've got a facial tonight and I could not be more excited. Ugh it's going to be amazing.
Nah. I've been harassing my doctor with any and all of those lol.
I have NOTHING to base this on, but I have a feeling it's 2 boys. My husband does too - he had a very clear dream that they were boys. But everyone who knows thinks my husband is destined to be surrounded by blonde women who nag him, so they all think girls. Lol.
Well just have to wait and see!
8+3
Nothing until June 9th.
Nothing lately.
GI issues! Ugh. Saturday night was not fun, so Sunday I ate saltines, toast, plain pasta and I was fine. Yesterday I figured I could eat normally, but last night proved that was not the case. My rave would have to be that I'm not nauseous but honestly that kind of freaks me out. I know some women luck out in that department but I'm not used to being lucky so basically I just want my appointment to hurry up and get here.
Nope.
I have a feeling it's a boy. I think the feeling mostly stems from the fact that I've always wanted a girl. DH is adamant that it's a girl, and then he had a dream it was a boy. He said the dream knocked him from 99% sure to 97% sure.
@breezybee FX for good news (aka lower risk!) tomorrow!
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
I'm a little concerned because since I started making an effort to eat healthier a few days ago, I've started losing weight, even though I think I'm actually eating more overall (I don't usually snack so much). I know at least for twins you're really never supposed to try and lose weight during pregnancy. Has anyone had this happen? Is it normal/okay?
Married: Oct 2015
TTC #1: Sept 2016
BFP: 10/19/16 ~ blighted ovum ~ D&C 11/23/16
BFP: 3/24/17
TTC #2: July 2018
BFP: 8/26/18
10 weeks today
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My husband has 2 boys from a previous marriage, and our little angel that we lost last year was a boy. . so I'm going with boy! My sister in law seems to think girl this time. I'm doing the testing next week, and hope to find out at my appointment on the 12th.
We are not doing a gender reveal, but we haven't told my step sons, who are 10 & 11, that we are expecting after what happened last year. I am planning a scavenger hunt for them around the house, and will have them pop balloons to find out the gender for the final step.
How far along are you?
I think this little babe is a girl but that might be wishful thinking. I try to think of it both ways to get used to the idea of both options. DH and I are hoping for a little girl but we will be just as thrilled if baby is a little boy.
Follow up US last week to check on growth and everything was perfect!! We have another one scheduled for next week just to check and take blood for genetics screening!!
Lemonade, 1/2 sweet 1/2 unsweet tea with lemons, and all the carbs
I took the last couple of weeks 'off' of Bumping (lurking a bit) due to a bit of a scare that turned out to be perfectly fine. TW... After my SCH the Dr. offered to come back in a week for a followup US just for reassurance at 7w. When we went in a week later he wasn't able to find anything and suspected a MC... He was giving us all the options for a d&c, or pills, or waiting but recommended a second opinion if we wanted to intervene. We went in for a second opinion at the radiologist and after a lot of searching was able to find the baby and a heartbeat. We were so relieved, but then the Dr. called back to go over the radiologist report and was still very concerned and not very optimistic due to not seeing enough growth. He said to come back in another week to check again (this was last week). The week was terrible... just not knowing, but then we went back at 8 weeks 1 day and the radiologist had no issues seeing the baby and measured perfectly at 8w1d.... I'm so relieved, but still anxious about the whole situation and praying that things continue normally from now on.
End TW.
@MJDsquared Some evenings I've had bad GI issues too - it's like extra crampy/constipated/gassy feeling down there, and I'm never totally sure the cramps are GI or uterus so that makes it fun! So I assume I'm a bit short on water and try to drink a ton, and move around if I think it's GI. Just sitting makes GI stuff worse for me.
@leilagphillips Not gonna lie, I wish I had someone there to ask obnoxious questions so it wasn't me being the neurotic obnoxious one! lol But I'm glad you two got to share that. Re: weight. This has kinda been concerning to me too, but as I understand it we just have a higher metabolic load right now. We're only supposed to eat an extra 300 calories/day. From some quick internet research it looks like that could be higher for twins too! I can only get the scale to budge up about a pound and then it's back down. I'm going to ask the ob about it at the next appointment. It just didn't make sense to me because I was eating like a horse for two weeks!
@peachy13 I feel like I could have written your Rant/Raves word-for-word. It's so hard, and it's really hard leading up to this scan. So I'm going to tell you what I wish the people in my life - H, supposed friends, etc - would say to me: You are strong enough for whatever comes next. I'm here for you and you're not alone.
@tinkerbellwest What a cute gender reveal idea for your stepsons! I really love that you're making it about them so they feel included and loved as your family welcomes the new baby.
@squeen1991 Sending good thoughts for your ultrasound tomorrow! We love camping but I'm not sure I'm up for roughing it this year. So we're doing a cabin trip instead haha. Hope you're feeling better after your cold!
@brittabatwhite Great news on the SCH! I'm so glad for you that it's clearing up! I've had so many friends deal with them now and they're just terrifying. Glad you could see your jumping bean
How far along are you? 11+5
NIPT draw was last Wednesday so I'm anxious for those results; keeping expectations low that it might take a few weeks and then when they call sooner I'll be pleasantly surprised haha. NT scan this Friday and I'm having a hard time keeping it together waiting.
Root Beer. I love soda but never drink it because I know how bad liquid sugar is for the body, but man root beer is my jam right now. I get the kids size and that satisfies the craving!
April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal
June 2016 - HSG clear
*TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16
BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17
DS - 12/9/17
TTC #2 December 2018
BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19
DD - 11/1/19
My Chart
Married: Oct 2015
TTC #1: Sept 2016
BFP: 10/19/16 ~ blighted ovum ~ D&C 11/23/16
BFP: 3/24/17
TTC #2: July 2018
BFP: 8/26/18
@whiska The book I have on expecting multiples says that moms to twins should eat 1,000 calories more than the normal amount of calories they would eat to maintain their pre-pregnancy weight. I was shocked it was so high since I knew that moms of singletons only had to eat an extra 300. My guess is even though I feel like I'm eating a lot, I'm still not actually getting in a full 1,000 more calories.
And I completely agree about the fear and anxiety. We've already told our close friends and family and that was fun and exciting, but mostly I've just been worrying and wishing time would move a whole lot faster!
@MJDsquared I've been really paranoid about my lack of nausea/symptoms as well. Luckily though so far everything looks great and I saw the baby squirming all over the place last week... seeing the LO does make the worry a lot easier to deal with. Hopefully June 9th rolls around quickly for you so you can relax a little more.
@leilagphillips Enjoy your vacation! Make sure you and DH bring plenty of mosquito repellant, just in case (trust me, I live in SoFla, so I totally understand!)
@peachy13 Mmmmmmmm. Now I NEED a caprese sandwich. STAT! I hear you on the uterus cramping/stretching too - it really had me worried until I started to realize that it FEELS like stretching, and that's probably to be expected.
@tinkerbellwest Ugh, I'm dreading having larger boobs and I'm avoiding bra shopping altogether right now.
@squeen1991 GL tomorrow at your ultrasound! I'm a teacher, too. I told my AP this week and she was very supportive. I teach AP classes, so I certainly HOPE I'll get to help choose my long-term sub and that maybe they'll overlap with me for a few days before I leave... but I'm not sure how that all works yet.
@brittabatwhite I'm sorry you're still struggling with nausea. Hope it goes away soon.
@abcola I'm sorry the last few weeks have been such a rollercoaster. How terrible! I'm so glad though that things are looking much better
@whiska This weekend I absolutely HAD to have a root beer float, lol. I'm not much of a soda person either, but wow was it amazing!
How far along are you? 11+1 - time is both flying and moving so slowly!
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DS 11/2017
MMC 10/2019 @ 12 weeks
Planning to try for our rainbow 01/2020
@breezybee FX for good news tomorrow!
@MJDsquared Ugh, I’m sorry about the GI issues. But I will so, I’ve barely been nauseous at all and every test and scan has indicated that the little bean is doing just fine.
@leilagphillips I’ve heard such varying advice on weight with twins. My friend is 21 weeks with boy/girl twins, and she lost 10 lbs her first trimester from MS and the flu. Babies are perfectly healthy and the doc has not told her to worry about her weight at all. When I asked my doc about weight, she told me that she’ll be seeing me every four weeks, and if she has a concern she’ll let me know, otherwise, don’t think about it.
@peachy13 I feel like I’m right there with you about the anxiety but it’s my IF brain… Maybe after the scans we can relax and just enjoy the reality of a healthy pregnancy.
@tinkerbellwest That is adorable gender reveal for your boys! That’s an exciting way to include them!
@squeen1991 YAY for your first US tomorrow! Fingers crossed!
@brittabatwhite YAY for the SCH going away! I had one around week 6 and it was terrifying. Such a cruel thing to deal with.
@abcola I’m so sorry to hear about your scare, that sounds absolutely awful. I am so glad to hear that the baby is doing well and everything is good though! What a roller coaster.
@whiska I was thinking that the other day too! Pregnancy in pop culture is always either blissful and wonderful, or puky and comical. I don’t feel any of that. I just feel fear, exhaustion, anxiety and blah. I’m sorry you’re feeling that way too.
2 Dogs / 2 Cats
IUI #2 10/2016 BFN
IUI #3 11/2016 BFN
IVF #1 03/2017 - 23 Retrieved / 22 Fertilized / 11 at Day 3 / 1 Beautiful Embryo tf on Day 5 / 7 Frozen on Day 6 - Beta #1 4/5/17: 104 Beta #2 4/7/17 224
@leilagphillips Oh my gosh, your vacation sounds amazing!
@peachy13 Your nerves are totally understandable. FX Friday gets here quickly so you can see LO!
@tinkerbellwest That scavenger hunt for the boys sounds so fun!
@squeen1991 Yay for your first U/S!
@brittabatwhite So glad you had a good U/S and your SCH has cleared up.
@abcola I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that, but so glad you got some reassurance!
@whiska I totally feel you on the constant anxiety. Before we started trying, I figured you got pregnant and you were constantly happy minus irritating symptoms. The anxiety is so real.
@CandyApple2012 I'm sorry you have to deal with that procedure. I'm sure it will go off without a hitch, but no food or water for that long is rough!
@txmomma16 It is frustrating. Especially when you think about how if men were the ones who got pregnant the US would probably have amazing paternity leave too...
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
@leilagphilips A cruise to Bermuda sounds wonderful!
@peachy13 GL on Friday! PGAL brain is tough. I have my NT scan on Friday as well and I'm anxious about it too. If it makes you feel any better, my symptoms are slowing down too- and I've been listening to baby's heartbeat on a doppler so I feel like everything is ok so far!
@brittabatwhite congrats on the great appointment!
@abcola I’m sorry you had to go through that- it’s so great that your LO is measuring on track.
@whiska Good luck this week! I’m waiting on NIPT results from last Wednesday and I have an NT scan coming up on Friday as well. The wait is killing me!
@CandyApple2012 Good luck on your procedure! FX that everything goes smoothly. I haven’t bought a belly band yet but I do have one waiting in my Amazon shopping cart..!
@CandyApple2012 omg mashed potatoes!!! That sounds heavenly!
Married: Oct 2015
TTC #1: Sept 2016
BFP: 10/19/16 ~ blighted ovum ~ D&C 11/23/16
BFP: 3/24/17
TTC #2: July 2018
BFP: 8/26/18
I am convinced I am having a girl, but (not so) secretly hoping for a boy. We got lucky getting our BFP the month we did (cycle 19!) and only had sex on CD7(!!!) because DH got injured. Apparently, girl sperm lives longer so I am assuming that has to be the case
Married 4/22/16
**TW**
BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w)
TTCAL 6/15/16
BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
CandyApple2012 Thanks for the bug spray tip. I just went and checked Bermuda's national website and, thankfully, there has been no known local transmission of Zika. Still, better safe than sorry! Also, I'm now craving your craving! I love mashed potatoes soooo much!!!
peachy13 Same thing with your craving, that sandwich sounds amazing!!!
Married 4/22/16
**TW**
BFP 2/1/16 I MC 3/21/16 (11w)
TTCAL 6/15/16
BFP 3/23/2017 Team pink! Quinn Leigh EDD December 1, 2017
@leilagphillips Ive read that twin moms should be eating 600 extra calories during the second and 700 during the third tri. But I've also read 1000 extra. I'm also confused. And I also lost 8 lbs before I knew they were twins. Just keep doing what you can - lots of protein and dairy, plus veggies and fruits. It's a lot of work, but I find that eating small snacks and meals throughout the day has really helped. And brownies
@peachy13 GL at your NT Scan Friday! I'm sure everything will be fine - but I understand the nervousness. We've all got it!
@tinkerbellwest I am having the same issue with my boobs. Holy hell - they were already 34f's and I'm growing out of my current bras. This will surely be a ridiculous display over the coming months.
@squeen1991 GL at your first US tomorrow! How exciting!
@brittabatwhite I hope your nausea is ok tonight - you deserve a break!
@abcola What a scare! I'm so glad everything turned out right. Whew! And btw, that's a craving I can get behind.
Thanks @whiska! You know, that's a good point - movies and tv don't ever tell you how scary pregancy is. It's always sunny and quirky. I'm paranoid as hell all the time that something will happen to make me lose these little guys. It's fucking scary and I hate it! GL at your upcoming US!
@CandyApple2012 Thanks! Wow, GL with your procedure. I'm sure you've got a great team that will not put you or baby at risk. I'll be sending you good vibes. Omg, I really don't know how you'll go so long without eating. Also, I just ordered mashed potatoes for dinner thanks to you!
@txmomma16 My husband thinks the same thing! I told him to start reading baby books lol. Now he tells me all the things I'm supposed to be doing, as if I haven't been reading the same books haha.
@blueskies17 GL sat your NT Scan Friday!
Haha @ktcakes87. It sounds like your husband is getting his dad jokes ready.
Whew! That took forever! Mobile bumping is always so hard, but I wanted to put my 2 cents in
Have a great evening you guys!
ETA: @MJDsquared I think I outdid myself with exclamation points on this post.
12 weeks 1 day
Just had one yesterday. It was great, I heard the heart beat for the first time!
Anything sweet!
Not really!
Not yet!!
I keep telling DH I really think it's a girl! I just feel it. Also I keep having dreams about her, where last night I even got to see her beautiful face! So we will see!!