Yeah, now that I've had a few days to process things I'm feeling much better. I still think someone made a mistake on my blood test, and there's nothing I can do about the low placenta.

We won't hear any results on my blood for 2-3 weeks, and we will be on vacation so I'm not going to let it ruin my fun!

I don't know why it takes them so long for everything! I love my doctor, but am not impressed with the nurses at the office. They just don't seem to be very organized.

Thanks for your support bangemup57!

FYI...I just created a "fit, fab, & pregnant...due Dec 2013" group.

*edited to fix name

It's not showing up when I search the groups...

congratulations mommies!!

I totally agree with you Jem411: let the doc be the judge of the weight gain! as long as you're living healthy, then you're doing everything right

this is the first time i've commented on this board and i'm SO EXCITED! I love being surrounded by other mamas, especially when we're all due in Decemeber! my due date is Dec. 20th with our first chile today i started week 16 and am so anxious to start to feel the fluttering of the little one! I just want August to get here so we can find out what it is so I can start talking to it my name! my mom and sister want to have a sex reveal party and have me the only one that doesn't know what the baby is until the big reveal, but i'm a little unsure of being the only one NOT "in the know." does anyone have an opinion or have any experience with sex reveal parties?

*knock on wood* i've been really lucky with this pregnancy. i've never been sick, had headaches, or anything that's involved with the first trimester. I work out 5 days a week and eat quite well, so i'm feeling that has really helped my body transition into pregnancy. but I'm wondering what the rest of these 5 months will be like. anything i should be looking out for?

also i would love any recommendations on anything baby! cribs, diapers, rocking chairs, etc. phew, there is a lot of stuff for babies! Thanks all!

Bamoford, Congrats and welcome! I am actually thinking I want to do the gender reveal. With my first, we were so excited we called everyone before we left the Dr.'s office but with this being our last, I think I may want to make it a big deal. I asked my husband what he thought, totally expecting him to say "no", but he was surprisingly down for it! I think we are going to have our sono tech put the gender in two envelopes (one to give to the baker or party store and one for us to have, to put in the baby book).

So far I have the two, very over done but adorable ideas: Giving the baker the envelope and having them put the deignated color in the middle of the cake. Then hubby and I will cut the cake at the same time. The other idea is to have our local party store fill a box with pink or blue baloons, so we can open the box in front of our family. We aren't going to have a large party (both of our parents are divorced and it gets a bit sticky), so we may just do it at a friends home and put it on video. I don't think I could handle everyone knowing but me, but it could be fun! I just love the idea of finding out, surrounded by the people I love. Gosh I am tearing up, just thinking about it...ha!

As far as crib, diapers and rocking chairs. We bought a convertible crib (crib that opens up to a toddler bed) for my son. We got it from Babies R Us and I love it! For diapers, I always opted for Pampers...they just seemed to be the softest. For the rocking chair, my MIL ended up getting us a glider (online somewhere) that we loved having for my son. Those nightly feedings sitting in the chair with him, were just the best! Talk about tired, but what a beautiful bonding experience..you just wait, you're going to love it!!

Bangemup57, Congrats on the upcoming sono!!!! Whoop Whoop! Can't wait to hear what you will be having!

Our ultrasound is next Monday (the 15th, I think). I'll be 20W3D. We are not learning the gender. My husband is sure it's a boy. I'm thinking girl. Either way, baby still needs the same stuff and we'll raise it the same way! We're getting pretty stocked up with baby stuff here already. Being a little late to the party, our friends already have kids and are giving us stuff left and right. Crib. Linens. Mattress. Clothes. Car seat w/3 bases. Swing. Check! I'm not sure if we'll have a shower as everyone is so generous already.

I got a call from my 88 yr old grandpa the other day....my grandma, who passed away in October, premade baby blankets and bibs for all 8 of her grandkids to have as we had our own babies, their great-grandchildren. I didn't know this and it was such a wonderful surprise. I think after my ultrasound I'm going to drive to his place to pick ours out. What a beautiful gift!

Feeling great here. Up nearly 7 lbs. Not thrilled but I'm eating well and exercising so I'm not stressing about it. Just booked a little "babymoon" for around 23 weeks. I'm sure we'll do another local trip after that, but a 7 hr drive time makes it probably the furthest in distance and at 4 nights probably the longest in duration.


@ Bamorford--So will your family/guests know ahead of time...just not you guys? I think that sounds fun. An acquaintance had a shower like that. The invites told the gender and that mom & dad didn't know. Kinda cute!

Sounds like everyone is doing great!!

my mom and sister want to have a sex reveal party and have me the only one that doesn't know what the baby is until the big reveal, but i'm a little unsure of being the only one NOT "in the know." does anyone have an opinion or have any experience with sex reveal parties?

I think big sex reveals are fun, but I would expect to do it the other way. IE, you know, and you do something big to reveal it to everyone else. My DH and are planning a cute little reveal to announce the sex to our other kids. On the way home from the ultrasound we're going to buy a giant teddy bear in either blue or pink, wrap it up in a big box, and let the kids open it to find out. Then the teddy bear will be for the baby. I've also heard of putting a bunch of pink or blue helium balloons in a box, so they all float out when it's opened. Of course, the important part is getting a photo of everyone's reaction!

also i would love any recommendations on anything baby! cribs, diapers, rocking chairs, etc. phew, there is a lot of stuff for babies! Thanks all!

The best recommendation I can give is to not overbuy. Stick to the essentials, and put money aside to buy things as you need them. A lot of new parents end up with a TON of baby stuff that sounded cute or useful, but ends up gathering dust. Or else it turns out the baby hates it! Remember, all baby *really* needs is to eat, sleep, poop, and stay warm. Well, and a car seat, if you have a car. Also, wait to stock up on things like diapers, bottles, or formula until you know for sure which brand works best for you.

I am so glad everyone is starting to feel better! Whoop!

@Cnlargent, hahaha, I can't believe your tech slipped! I was really hoping at my last appointment that someone would slip But unfortunately we will be waiting untile the 31st..darn it! I know what you mean about the dreams, tho! Before I was pregnant, I had very vivid dreams of having a little girl (I have a 4 year old son), she was blonde and looked like my husband (which is a good thing ), but as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I had a dream I was pregnant with a boy. So who knows. I am feeling girl, but what do I know!

@Tinybry- I am glad you are feeling better, and don't worry, I have been packin on the lb's lately myself. I am thinking it will all start to slow a bit. I also think that if anyone has been at a deficit for a while, their bodies try to "make up for it" by gaining quickly in the beginning. I finally have some control over my diet and energy levels and feel a TON better. At least my bloat has gone down, which is a good thing :ohwell:

Update Alert - I found out Thursday that I am having a boy!!! Me and hubby are so thrilled

Jem411 - Thanks , I won't believe the slip up until the 23rd when we find out what we are having for sure, but my instinct has always been a boy! LOL

Banemup57- congrats on finding out you are having a boy!

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Congrats, bangemup! Exciting news!!!!!!

So funny thing happened yesterday, I got sick! I haven't been sick for well over a month! I felt fine most of the day, made my son some pizza (and of course took a bite of it). After that I was instantly nauseous and ended up getting sick. I was fine after about an hour or so. I really think the grease didn't agree with the baby or something. After that I couldn't even see a pizza commercial without thinking I was going to lose it! ha! Totally strange too, I absolutely love pizza!

Hey, I had that too, just this morning I was gagging and nauseous thinking, what?? Not that again?? But I guess it is just the constant changes and growing, which I love!!!

Hahah, right! I had someone tell me the other day that M/S is a sign of a strong pregnancy...okie dokie, lol. Made me feel a little better.

ha, I like that! Pimples not so fun though, I have some spots too, kind of takes away from that 'glow' I was hoping for

This week I have all of a sudden started to feel like I have a cold at the end of every day. Not sure whether I actually have one or whether it's pregnancy-related! I jump out of bed fresh as anything in the morning and then buckle late afternoon. Wish I could have a nap every day!

Yay! Congrats!! We're you hoping for one gender or another? I don't recall what your current family consists of.

I recall the first words out of my US tech's mouth were, "I always say he, never she so don't take what I say to heart". Ours was positioned so we couldn't tell even if we wanted to know (which we don't).

Congratulations!! We'll find out in 1 week and 1 day...