Pregnancy 2011-February

LynnW52

Just got done with our 2nd ultrasound. It's crazy how much he's changed in the last month!

He is still a boy! :laugh: I've had so many people tell me that they were told they were having a boy and it ended up being a girl. I figure I'll take my chances now since they've said boy 2/2 times. They said he weighs about 13 oz and is 10.5 inches long. She said my placenta has moved up a bit since my last ultrasound, and it should keep moving up. Odds are, I'll be able to deliver naturally.

She made me a little bit nervous though towards the end. She was looking at the chambers of the heart, and she stayed fixated on it for quite a bit. She kept changing different settings, moving the doppler, going in and out, and then she asked me when my next Dr's appointment was...I asked her if she could see the 4 chambers and she said yes. My husband asked her if everything looked ok and she said yes, but I don't think a tech would/is allowed to tell you if anything is wrong. I'm guessing if anything was wrong, they would have had the Dr. come right in to look at the ultrasound, or would have sent us somewhere else for further testing? I'm probably just worrying over nothing....

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Just got done with our 2nd ultrasound. It's crazy how much he's changed in the last month!

He is still a boy! :laugh: I've had so many people tell me that they were told they were having a boy and it ended up being a girl. I figure I'll take my chances now since they've said boy 2/2 times. They said he weighs about 13 oz and is 10.5 inches long. She said my placenta has moved up a bit since my last ultrasound, and it should keep moving up. Odds are, I'll be able to deliver naturally.

She made me a little bit nervous though towards the end. She was looking at the chambers of the heart, and she stayed fixated on it for quite a bit. She kept changing different settings, moving the doppler, going in and out, and then she asked me when my next Dr's appointment was...I asked her if she could see the 4 chambers and she said yes. My husband asked her if everything looked ok and she said yes, but I don't think a tech would/is allowed to tell you if anything is wrong. I'm guessing if anything was wrong, they would have had the Dr. come right in to look at the ultrasound, or would have sent us somewhere else for further testing? I'm probably just worrying over nothing....

I wouldnt worry, we had to go in 2 or 3 times because our princess wouldnt cooperate and so they had to keep bringing us back until all chambers could be seen. I was getting worried but everything was fine. At Kaiser they have a doctor who does nothing but that all day long so his tech starts the exam but then he comes in and finishes it up and goes over everything with you. I like that he focuses on nothing but these exams all day long and takes as much time as necessary with each patient.

AnneElise

YAY My husband can't go this time, but that's ok,...he was there last time. This will actually be the first OB appointment I've been to without him. He's so supportive

Oh what a good husband! I've only had two apts. and my husband has insisted on going to those two and the next. It's nice that he wants to be a part of it. We also get an ultrasound every apt. so it's fun to actually see the baby every time. Good luck with your 4d, I hope your baby cooperates for you.

My hubby has been to all mine too. We don't get an US at every one, lucky girl! But he doesn't want to miss hearing the info that I am getting or hearing the heart beat!

MisdemeanorM

She made me a little bit nervous though towards the end. She was looking at the chambers of the heart, and she stayed fixated on it for quite a bit. She kept changing different settings, moving the doppler, going in and out, and then she asked me when my next Dr's appointment was...I asked her if she could see the 4 chambers and she said yes. My husband asked her if everything looked ok and she said yes, but I don't think a tech would/is allowed to tell you if anything is wrong. I'm guessing if anything was wrong, they would have had the Dr. come right in to look at the ultrasound, or would have sent us somewhere else for further testing? I'm probably just worrying over nothing....

They are not allowed to tell you if anything is wrong since they are only imagers, but the 4 chambers is the hardest shot to get. It took mine about 20 minutes to get that one shot and only about 20 to do all the rest total. I remember that took longest on my first too. She may have just been doing small talk or finding out if you were going to be back in the office fairly soon to try again when it was being more cooperative (ie, hands in the way, upside down, etc)

joonzgurl

@Carina73- I am in South East Alberta- about an hour outside of Calgary. We are lucky though - it is plus 3 today as a chinook rolled in and brought the warm weather with it! That is when I enjoy Alberta in the winter.

@littlespy- I hear ya on worrying about summer! granted it does not get as hot here as it does there, I am not looking forward to being due in August in the heat of the summer. I think I will invest in a swimming pool (childrens one) and also an air conditioner!

@LynnW52 - That would make me nervous too. But I totally agree- if they really thought something was wrong they probably would have called in a dr right then and there. So try not to worry. Also.. forgive me if I am remembering wrong, but you were maybe having twins right?? Or am I remembering someone else? If so I guess that is not the case?

I am counting down until my first and only (unless there are problems) ultrasound. 7 more weeks! Super excited. Hubby will come to that too I hope. I am jealous that you guys get them so early! I imagine you have to pay for them though.

I have been feeling really good lately. Not sickly at all, and my self esteem has been building. Before I got preggo, and in the beginning, I was feeling fat and ugly and mad at myself for gaining weight. I never wore make up anymore and hardly any of my clothes fit. But now I have some maternity clothes to grow into, and just, am embracing my body i guess. I am wearing make up again and making an effort and it feels good!

dragonfly74

I keep wishing I could feel her move more distinctly and then I keep telling myself I'm going to want to retract that wish in a couple months. :laugh:

Haha. Yes. Yes you will!

I cannot say I have ever gotten tired of feeling the movement and actually enjoy every minute of it. And if you are like me, when they are born you will miss it.

LynnW52

@LynnW52 - That would make me nervous too. But I totally agree- if they really thought something was wrong they probably would have called in a dr right then and there. So try not to worry. Also.. forgive me if I am remembering wrong, but you were maybe having twins right?? Or am I remembering someone else? If so I guess that is not the case?

No twins, just one little boy! At my Dr's appointment in December, she heard two heartbeats with the doppler, so for about a week we thought we were having twins. We had an ultrasound in January and found out there was only one.

LynnW52

I keep wishing I could feel her move more distinctly and then I keep telling myself I'm going to want to retract that wish in a couple months. :laugh:

Haha. Yes. Yes you will!

I cannot say I have ever gotten tired of feeling the movement and actually enjoy every minute of it. And if you are like me, when they are born you will miss it.

I've really enjoyed being pregnant so far! I was telling my husband the other day that I'm really gonna miss it once the baby comes.

AnneElise

I am counting down until my first and only (unless there are problems) ultrasound. 7 more weeks! Super excited. Hubby will come to that too I hope. I am jealous that you guys get them so early! I imagine you have to pay for them though.

I have been feeling really good lately. Not sickly at all, and my self esteem has been building. Before I got preggo, and in the beginning, I was feeling fat and ugly and mad at myself for gaining weight. I never wore make up anymore and hardly any of my clothes fit. But now I have some maternity clothes to grow into, and just, am embracing my body i guess. I am wearing make up again and making an effort and it feels good!

My insurance covers the ultrasounds that I get as long as they are recommended by the dr. I pay about 30 dollars when I go for an US. But I am sure it is different for everyone with different insurance coverages.

I am glad you are feeling so good! Thats awesome. I can't wait to feel better. I think I have been putting less effort in just because I feel like such poo most of the time. I am SO excited for when coaching basketball is over (2.5ish weeks) and I have more time! I feel like getting more rest and getting back into an exercise routine is going to help.

AnneElise

I keep wishing I could feel her move more distinctly and then I keep telling myself I'm going to want to retract that wish in a couple months. :laugh:

Haha. Yes. Yes you will!

I cannot say I have ever gotten tired of feeling the movement and actually enjoy every minute of it. And if you are like me, when they are born you will miss it.

I've really enjoyed being pregnant so far! I was telling my husband the other day that I'm really gonna miss it once the baby comes.

I can't wait to feel my LO. Nothing yet. When do you usually start being able to feel something?

LittleSpy

I was sure I felt something at 13+6 and what I feel now does feel the same as what I felt then. But I went for a good 2 weeks before I really felt anything else after that. Then it was just a little poke here or a tickle there. Hardly noticeable. But the last 2 days I've felt at least 3 episodes of total wiggle party time so I'm totally sure I'm feeling her now. Mostly a squirmy/fluttery type feeling. I haven't felt any real kicks yet.

MisdemeanorM

I keep wishing I could feel her move more distinctly and then I keep telling myself I'm going to want to retract that wish in a couple months. :laugh:

Haha. Yes. Yes you will!

I cannot say I have ever gotten tired of feeling the movement and actually enjoy every minute of it. And if you are like me, when they are born you will miss it.

I've really enjoyed being pregnant so far! I was telling my husband the other day that I'm really gonna miss it once the baby comes.

I always tell my husband I don't get people who like being pregnant I don't dislike it I guess, (I don't even feel preg, and prob won't until 8 mos when I get super fat, then it's just annoying) but I would not say I like it. Initial nausea and exhaustion, having to pee all the time, sleeping worse than I usually do, being more tired, being kicked in the bladder, not being able to do stuff (ie rock climbing or sky diving (i totally would have gone this Dec if I were not preg)) ... I don't see these as good things. :laugh: I'm also totally not the "bond with the baby" before it's born type, so I see it more as just a biological incubator thing and not some emotional miracle of life experience. I know most people don't think like I do though.

ckmama

I am counting down until my first and only (unless there are problems) ultrasound. 7 more weeks! Super excited. Hubby will come to that too I hope. I am jealous that you guys get them so early! I imagine you have to pay for them though.

I have been feeling really good lately. Not sickly at all, and my self esteem has been building. Before I got preggo, and in the beginning, I was feeling fat and ugly and mad at myself for gaining weight. I never wore make up anymore and hardly any of my clothes fit. But now I have some maternity clothes to grow into, and just, am embracing my body i guess. I am wearing make up again and making an effort and it feels good!
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I thought I was only going to have the 1 too, b/c of insurance but have had 2 more since. It really all depends on factors, like growth, pains, etc. Glad you are feeling better.

MisdemeanorM

My insurance covers the ultrasounds that I get as long as they are recommended by the dr. I pay about 30 dollars when I go for an US. But I am sure it is different for everyone with different insurance coverages.

I think most pay if it's recommended by a Dr. It's just a matter of if the Dr recommends it or not. My MW asked at my apt if I wanted one, but I said I did not think it was covered unless she had a medical reason to make up. I didn't really care to see it at that point anyway. I imagine a lot of if Drs recommend them or not, is based on their knowledge of how much they get paid by the insurance company to do one. If they get $200 to do a scan that is not necessary, but they can "recommend" and spend 15 minutes doing - they're likely going to recommend it. I'm on state care, they probably get $30 to do it. They're not going to recommend any more than necessary for me. Cynical? Maybe. True? Probably.

ckmama

I keep wishing I could feel her move more distinctly and then I keep telling myself I'm going to want to retract that wish in a couple months. :laugh:

Haha. Yes. Yes you will!

I cannot say I have ever gotten tired of feeling the movement and actually enjoy every minute of it. And if you are like me, when they are born you will miss it.

I was feeling that way, well still do, I"m glad he's moving, but since I've been in this week they have gotten extreme and uncomfortable.

My SIL says how much she hates being pregnant all the time. It's really no biggie for me, except now I'm in that I feel ginormous stage and only getting bigger.:happy:

nlewis22

I would love to join this! Do I need to add all of you, or just come to this page each time I log in? Hope to talk to all of you soon!

MisdemeanorM

I can't wait to feel my LO. Nothing yet. When do you usually start being able to feel something?

Being your first likely 16-20 weeks. Though once you start feeling it you will likely realize that you had been feeling it before but didn't realize it. A lot of people watch for or wait for kicks, but it's just little twitches, I liken then to when your eye twitches, that you feel first. I've been feeling this one, actually once or twice around 12 weeks i am positive, then not again until about 14/15 with some flutters then around 18 it turned into definite kicks and now at 21+ every so often it gets a good pop into my bladder - which I know will only get worse... It hasn't stopped squirming around a ton since about 17 weeks. It's like Alien.

jw17695

I just found this board. Count me in please!

I am 27 weeks and up 11 pounds.

LynnW52

I can't wait to feel my LO. Nothing yet. When do you usually start being able to feel something?

I thought that I was feeling something around 15/16 weeks. It was kind of like a tickle, made me think of seaweed or something flowing in water, it was a very light gentle kind of movement, but I wasn't 100% sure it was him. Around 17/18 weeks I started feeling more of a tumble feeling, almost like he was doing flips in there! And that is what it feels like to me right now, tumbling. Only once have I felt a distinct kick, and I felt that from the outside too. But, most of the time when I can feel him moving on the inside, I don't feel it on the outside.

LittleSpy

I hated being pregnant 1st trimester. I was excited, of course, but I was bored and exhausted and really getting fed up with being nauseous all the time. I've liked 2nd tri a lot more. Especially with feeling her move & knowing I'll be able to feel her more very soon. I think the only times I won't like feeling her move is 1) when it hurts a lot and 2) when I'm desperately trying to sleep. I haven't been sleeping well for about a month now so I naturally automatically hate anything that stands between me & whatever crappy sleep I can get these days.
My guess is I'll probably enjoy it for the most part from now until the last half of 3rd tri.

ron2282

Mwilson - I think it’s great that your hubby wants to be at every appointment with you. Mine says he’s going to, but I have a feeling that will only last about half way through.

LynnW52 – my cousin had a lot of problems with her second pregnancy, so she had 12 ultrasounds - every single one said girl. Out came Christopher! The doctor told her that boys are often mistaken for girls but not the other way around.

I’m one of those people who’s not happy in any extreme weather. My favorite times of the year are spring and fall. I’m NOT looking forward to being pregnant during the summer. But I thrilled that I’ll be on maternity leave for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Can someone tell me what LO stands for? I just can’t figure that out.

How long did you ladies wait to tell people at work you’re pregnant? The only one who knows is my direct supervisor and I’d really like to wait until I’m out of my first trimester before I make it public knowledge. But 3 different people straight out asked me if I was this week. I KNOW I’m not showing yet, but apparently I have that “drained” look. Right now I can pass if off on being sick, but that won’t last for long.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

I can't wait to feel my LO. Nothing yet. When do you usually start being able to feel something?

Being your first likely 16-20 weeks. Though once you start feeling it you will likely realize that you had been feeling it before but didn't realize it. A lot of people watch for or wait for kicks, but it's just little twitches, I liken then to when your eye twitches, that you feel first. I've been feeling this one, actually once or twice around 12 weeks i am positive, then not again until about 14/15 with some flutters then around 18 it turned into definite kicks and now at 21+ every so often it gets a good pop into my bladder - which I know will only get worse... It hasn't stopped squirming around a ton since about 17 weeks. It's like Alien.

Hahaha, hubby calls her the alien, the other night I fell asleep and he was cuddling me and she kicked him. He said it creeped him out. I do enjoy feeling her move but she does some horrible things to me like stretching from top to bottom and it hurts so bad. My bladder feels like it has been poked with a catheder or something. I am one who does not enjoy being pregnant, I always have complications and I just say my body was not meant to have kids. I do however miss the feeling of the baby after the baby comes. The baby will be here soon and this is my LAST for sure since shop will be closing the day after delivery so I am trying to enjoy it as much as possible. 3rd trimester has brought on horrible mood swings, fatigue and more morning sickness. Today has been really good no nausea but that was after puking my guts out before bed last night.

LittleSpy

What?! It's sleeting outside. :noway: It was 70 degrees yesterday!

LO = little one

I told my part-time job (physical, sometimes heavy lifting) at 5 weeks because I wanted less hours (not even working there anymore). Waited until 12+3 to tell my supervisor at my full-time job (the day after my 1st appointment/ultrasound). It was really tough waiting that long because there were many days (weeks) where I thought I'd just throw up & die right here at my desk. But I was paranoid & I didn't want all the excessive coworker sympathy if something happened (and I was convinced something bad would happen).

LynnW52

Can someone tell me what LO stands for? I just can’t figure that out.

How long did you ladies wait to tell people at work you’re pregnant? The only one who knows is my direct supervisor and I’d really like to wait until I’m out of my first trimester before I make it public knowledge. But 3 different people straight out asked me if I was this week. I KNOW I’m not showing yet, but apparently I have that “drained” look. Right now I can pass if off on being sick, but that won’t last for long.

I'm pretty sure that LO stands for little one.

I told my administrator at about 6 weeks just because I wanted her to know why I might be taking sick days off, Dr's appointments, and things like that. I waited until we went to our first Dr's appointment to tell everyone else. We were at 11 weeks, and the Dr said everything was great, he had a nice strong heartbeat and I was healthy.

Right before I went to my appointment, I told my immediate supervisor I had to step out to run and have labs drawn. She said "oh I hope everything is ok", and she looked at another co-worker and said "oh I'll bet she's pregnant!" I said how'd you know!?! You're right, I'm pregnant with quadruplets and our medical director is the daddy!! They all knew I was kidding so I left it at that If people continue to ask you if you are or make comments to you about it and you're not ready to tell them, make light of it, it worked for me!

Rachickidee

Can someone tell me what LO stands for? I just can’t figure that out.

How long did you ladies wait to tell people at work you’re pregnant? The only one who knows is my direct supervisor and I’d really like to wait until I’m out of my first trimester before I make it public knowledge. But 3 different people straight out asked me if I was this week. I KNOW I’m not showing yet, but apparently I have that “drained” look. Right now I can pass if off on being sick, but that won’t last for long.

My husband and I didn't tell anyone (not even family) until I was about 10-11 weeks. But that is just because I was nervous to announce something so early.

joonzgurl

How long did you ladies wait to tell people at work you’re pregnant? The only one who knows is my direct supervisor and I’d really like to wait until I’m out of my first trimester before I make it public knowledge. But 3 different people straight out asked me if I was this week. I KNOW I’m not showing yet, but apparently I have that “drained” look. Right now I can pass if off on being sick, but that won’t last for long.

I told my two best friends immediately, when I was 4 weeks and just found out. My hubby told his best friend then too. We waited to tell our family until xmas, (I was 7 weeks), I told work and everyone else at 10 weeks. No particular reason, it just felt right.

MisdemeanorM

My husband and I didn't tell anyone (not even family) until I was about 10-11 weeks. But that is just because I was nervous to announce something so early.

We told my family the day we found out (just my grandma, my folks, and the inlaws, and my BFF - but telling Grandma is like getting a billboard so we knew the family would all know within a day, but she is the most emotional / excited of anyone so we always (well... twice) tell her first) then everyone else around 12 weeks. Oh, and I told my gym class since I was obviously sub par during the exhaustive first tri and they were catching on anyway. We just put a specific request in to family to keep it off Facebook until we said OK. I figured that if I miscarried (which since i found out at like 7 weeks was unlikely) that my immediate family would know anyway so why not share the good (or not so good as I think some thought it) news early? If I found out at like 4 weeks I might have kept it quiet until 7 or 8 from family but I never set out to get pregnant we just figured when it happened it happened, so I was never rushing out for a preg test if I was a day late.

1fitmama

mwilson your picture is so cute. Perfectly round.


My belly button never pops out. Didn't with my last one either. I had a friend who said I must have a deep bb, I just figure its surrounded by lots of fat. LOL

I ate almost a whole small King Cake filled with cream cheese yesterday plus a box of chocolate covered almonds. So ashamed. Today's a new day. Oh a king cake for those that don't live in s. louisiana is a giant cinnamon roll covered in icing and sprinkles. Yum.

Wow, that sounds yummy!

Rachickidee

My husband and I didn't tell anyone (not even family) until I was about 10-11 weeks. But that is just because I was nervous to announce something so early.

We told my family the day we found out (just my grandma, my folks, and the inlaws, and my BFF - but telling Grandma is like getting a billboard so we knew the family would all know within a day, but she is the most emotional / excited of anyone so we always (well... twice) tell her first) then everyone else around 12 weeks. Oh, and I told my gym class since I was obviously sub par during the exhaustive first tri and they were catching on anyway. We just put a specific request in to family to keep it off Facebook until we said OK. I figured that if I miscarried (which since i found out at like 7 weeks was unlikely) that my immediate family would know anyway so why not share the good (or not so good as I think some thought it) news early? If I found out at like 4 weeks I might have kept it quiet until 7 or 8 from family but I never set out to get pregnant we just figured when it happened it happened, so I was never rushing out for a preg test if I was a day late.

I would have loved to tell my family earlier, but I knew if I told one, then everyone would know (including Facebook, lol). My husband and I each have huge families too. I also wanted to wait till Christmas, which was totally worth it to tell my parents and in-laws on Christmas. We made a calendar and each month had a bunch of pictures of family members. On July the picture was of Chad and I and it said "We are having a baby!" and then I had the due date marked. It was awesome when they turned to that month. There was screaming and crying.

ron2282

My husband is reading "The Expectant Father"....he's driving me crazy. Every other sentence out of his mouth is questions about whether I'm getting enough of a certian nutrient or food group. He's telling me things I already know. At first I though it was really cute, but now it's starting to bug me. He just said I shouldn't get my nails done while I'm pregnant. I told him that if he's worried about fumes and chemicals that he should start cleaning the bathrooms for me. :laugh: I know he means well, but I just may hurt him.