Hi ladies! I'm also due April (22nd). This is our first baby, my first pregnancy and I'm excited but a little nervous about all the unknown!

Like Robyn, I saw and heard our baby for the first time yesterday. It was a very special moment and of course I couldn't stop the tears I'm 13 weeks! The doctor wasn't sure if it was a boy or a girl, although at first he said it was most likely a boy... but then he said he couldn't tell for sure. We'll have to wait until our 20 weeks u/s to know. I honestly don't know what I'd prefer, as long as baby is healthy I don't mind one bit. I just can't wait to start buying stuff

Looking forward to get to know all of you, feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like! xx

Well... It's a good thing I forgot to grab breakfast this morning before I left the house because I got to work and it was health screening day for our health insurance. They check 5 different metrics and then for each one that we "meet" the "healthy standard" for we get a $10 discount each month. I know I didn't meet the waist circumference (women <35 inches) but she made a note next to it that I'm 14 weeks along and she said hopefully they take that into account so that I still get the discount.

They handed out breakfast bars and orange juice afterward and I'm so happy to have gotten a little food in my tummy now!

My doctor only does gender check after the 19th week, so we will probably find out gender in early December. I *might* be able to swing scheduling it on Black Friday because my younger sister will be home from college for the weekend and my husband will have it off school. I'd be 19 weeks and 6 days.

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So... it seems like I am destined to have one major hospitalization and fetal trauma per pregnancy. On Tuesday evening I went to the ER with the worst abdominal pains. I was worried that maybe I was having a miscarriage, but I hadn't had any bleeding and the pain did not feel anything like labor pain (although earlier that morning I did have what felt like some rhythmicky pressure, so I had that in mind all day). After what I would say amounted to physically cruel treatment in the ER waiting room, which I will not go into here but suffice it to say that the US medical system should be ashamed of itself, I finally got a bed two hours later. I was in tremendous pain, but they kept me dehydrated and gave me no pain relief for hours. I was just writhing on a bed in pain while waiting to go from one test to another.

After a painful MRI, they determined I had a small kidney stone. Then I finally got some pain relief and water, which is needed to flush the stone from my system. It was seriously the most painful thing I have ever experienced. It was also sad that I had to undergo it completely alone because my husband couldn't leave our son, and it was the middle of the night so we couldn't call anyone to stay with him.

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about that! It's been a long time since I checked in. You're keeping a great attitude about it it seems, which is awesome.

Things seem to be going well here.. just a little paranoia every time I get cramps or any aches since it's my first baby and I'm not sure what is normal when it's happening, but all is well. I am now 16 weeks (Due April 3rd!) and have another doctor's appointment Monday where my 20 week ultrasound is going to be scheduled.. so I'm pretty excited about that!

My second trimester has been good so far. There's definitely a bit more energy, depending on the day. Some days I have all kinds of energy and just WANT to jog and get in a good workout (doctor approved of course), and other days I just know that I need to rest, because hey, I can barely lift my butt off the couch.

Considering I've had a fairly normal appetite since day one, with the exception of some very very mild and infrequent nausea, I'm amazed I've only gained TWO POUNDS. I figured without the major morning sickness or loss of appetite, it would be more. Im planning to keep active as long as I can, and continue eating healthy and not using pregnancy as an excuse to overindulge in too many unhealthy foods. haha. It really shocks me, the attitude people have had when talking to me about nutrition in pregnancy. I'm hearing many things like "You've had enough greens, time to eat all the junk food you want for 9 months!" Eeeeeek! To me it feels EXTRA important to continue eating well.. not worse, haha

I hope all you other April Mommas-to-be are doing wonderful if you're currently in second trimester or heading there soon!

HI All: I had my CVS on Thursday. They went through my abdomen (had my eyes closed the entire time). It wasn't so bad. It felt like mild cramping when the needle was in. I have been taking it easy all weekend, and feel fine. No more cramping or no bleeding, and no fever. I should know the results in a couple of weeks. It is hard to stay positive, I admit that I am expecting the worst, but I am trying not to overthink it.

As far as the nausea talk - I have been having nausea, and threw up for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It seems to be on and off for me depending on the day. Hoping this day brings everyone relief!

I so feel for you ladies battling nausea, no fun at all! Hopefully it will subside and you can enjoy the rest w/out having to deal with any of that!!

Kathy519: I don't understand at all why those types of test results take so long...that is just torture. I know it will be impossible to do, but take it one day at a time and stay positive. Sending positive vibes and prayers your way.

14wks today, and at this point I kinda wish my body caught up and looked a bit more preggers. I thought with subsequent pregnancies you would show so much sooner...at least that's what all my multiple time mom friends said. But it just doesn't seem to be the case for me...which in some ways has been good, I'm not quite ready for it. Clothes are still fitting, and I can certainly tell there are some physical changes in my lower abdomen, but I wish that annoying middle indent along my belly button would round out and just be more obvious.

Oh well, in due time I guess.

This was not a good food choice weekend for me, desperately trying to get back into the exercise thing, afraid I will have gained 10lbs between these dr appts. Ugh. Brought my workout clothes to work, going to change and go straight to the trail. Anything's better than nothing!

Did you make it to the trail? Hope it was great! Oh, and I can totally relate about the indent! If that would round out I'd look pregnant and not just fat

Yes! I did make it and was so glad I did. I'm in CA near Sacramento, and we finally had a bit of rain late in the afternoon which lead to the most beautiful full rainbow I've ever seen...was covering me the entire walk! Ready to go again!!

I admire you mormonmomma for even thinking about heading to the gym while dealing with being sick...it's the last thing I want to do, and I've been pretty lucky in that department! Way to go...hope you get those leg presses in!

Got my butt in gear today, and actually went the gym during lunch. Nothing too crazy, but some elliptical, a little treadmill, and some weight stuff (squats, lunges, etc). I can feel it in my thighs!

Mormonmomma - we have a Brett and a Brady in my extended family. What about Braden, Brandon, Brody, Bruce? I would check out behindthename.com - you can search for names and meanings.

TheLaser - Growing up I had the first inital in the name my dad goes by (his middle name), next sister had the first initial in moms name (which is also the first initial in my maiden last name), and baby sister got the first initial in dads given name. Could you look at your middle names or last name and find a letter that still ties in with one of those? That might alleviate any left out feelings?

Hope everyone gets a break from the nausea in th second trimester!! Still praying for Kathy!

I'm 17 weeks today and feeling great. Midwife appointment (finally!!) on Thursday. It's always such a relief to hear the heartbeat.