Kathy, my heart if just aching from your news...so, so sorry. You have been amazingly strong through all of this, and like laser said, he & his big brother will always be your little boys...you will see them and hold them close one day. I have 2 angel babies myself, we created them, I carried them, and they were real. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hello caroline_g!

If you are trying to up your Iron intake I HIGHLY recommend Cream of Wheat! Yum!

I'm also 20 weeks and found out we are having our third little boy! My boys are excited now but in the u/s room when the tech showed us his little boy bits and we said "Another Brother!" my 3 year old practically broke down crying and said "but I wanted a GIRL SISTER!". It was kind of precious and made me glad that we want 6 kids - hopefully we can give him a little sister down the road. But in the meantime, I'm SO THRILLED not to have to buy new clothes/blankets/etc... this time around!

At my last appt I was up about 4 lbs - I go back in next week and we will see where we stand at that point. I gained about 50 pounds with both prior pregnancies. With the 1st I was able to work all of that off, but I was still hanging on to about half of it from my 2nd going into this pregnancy so I'm trying to keep weight gains minimal this time around (at 20 weeks with both priors I was already up about 20 pounds).

Still throwing up 1-4 times a day, but it's generally much less dramatic/intense than it had been so WAHOO for small victories!

Here's a link to Amazon for the cream of wheat - not sure where you live, but it is available in most US Grocery stores. 1 serving contains half of your daily need for iron! And I just love the taste/texture. I had actually forgotten all about it until about a week ago and I'm on a kick with it!

http://amazon.com/Cream-Wheat-Original-minutes-28-Ounce/dp/B0032JXZEO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1417635805&sr=8-6&keywords=cream+of+wheat

And yes, we want 6 - but my husband comes from a family of 8 boys, so we are downsizing a *little* bit! hahaha.

I'm in the UK, I'm not sure that we have that here. I've never seen it anyway, never even heard of it before you mentioned it!

They can tell off blood work? Wow! I didn't know that. We did a private scan at the weekend and found out we're having a little girl, we've got our NHS scan on Tuesday so will confirm then.

I really want to do the aqua natal class but here all the things like that are during the day when I'd normally be at work. I've been signed off work for a few weeks though so I think I'll try to go for the next 3 weeks before Christmas week and see what I think of it, they might be able to tell me about an evening class somewhere.

When is it you're due Robyn? I haven't felt any movement yet but when I saw the midwife on Monday she told me that I have an anterior placenta so because it's at the front, it cushions movements so I won't feel much until a bit later on. I'm looking forward to getting strong movements and being able to share them with my husband.

Oh no! That's a placenta previa isn't it? It's low? I don't know whether mine is low or not at the moment, I'll find out more details about it at my scan on Tuesday. I'm hoping that it's not just because then I know that it causes issues because, like you said, you need a c-section (which I really, really don't want to have!) and because it's at the front that's made difficult too. Chances are it won't be though, I've fallen foul it Google which gives me a bit too much information sometimes.

I didn't think that you could take iron supplements unless you were prescribed them during pregnancy? I've not heard of farina either but I'll keep an eye out for it.

Hey Ladies!

I'm having a super nauseated day today. I haven't kept anything down for more than 45 minutes and I've thrown up at least 9 times. Poo! It's a vicious cycle of eating because I'm shaking, throwing up because I ate, and then shaking because I threw up... (repeat, repeat, repeat).

I'm out of my anti-nausea medicine, but I can get refills tomorrow (YAY!). We head out on our Christmas vacation to the in-laws next Wednesday and I'm a bit stressed about feeling crappy while we are out there. We are actually staying in a rental home while we are out there because I feel like I need somewhere to "run away" if I start getting too grumpy or feel too sick to go out with the extended family. I love my in-laws, but it is a BIG family and I have a hard time with the mix of BIG personalities. It will be good to take breaks to go put the kids down for naps away from the chaos.

Robynn - my hubby felt him for the first time last night! Although his reaction was pretty anti-climatic, "that's cool." I think he's becoming numb, and although he is thrilled as can be to be bringing a new baby into our home, he is still trying to re-frame his mind because he was sure it was going to be a little girl.

I haven't been to the gym in FOREVER! Maybe I can get back this week at some point (once I'm back on my meds). Jealous about the water class - I think I'll try one when I'm further along, but my gym doesn't offer any when the gym's daycare is open for the littles.

Good morning ladies!

Happy to report that I'm only up 4.4 pounds this pregnancy! Yay! There is still a giant possibility that I'll balloon up in the next 18-19 weeks - but here's hoping

Hey all, I havent been around here in a little while.

I FINALLY felt movement in my 22nd week, and only a few times. Im now 24 weeks, 3 days and still very minimal flutters. I found out my placenta IS posterior, so it's not cushioning movements towards the front, however he appeared to be facing my back, snuggling face first into the placenta at my 3D/4D ultrasound 2 weeks ago!

Oh yes, that means we had confirmation that it's a boy! I can't remember if I mentioned that last time I was here. I was feeling pretty wonderful for 2nd trimester with the exception of the past 2 weeks. The fatigue has returned, some mild nausea on and off, and lack of motivation to workout. The past two weeks is the least I've worked out so far, with only 2 times the first week, and 3 times last week... still pretty good considering!

Only 15 1/2 more weeks to go! I can't believe I'll be in my 3rd trimester shortly after the holidays! I've gained 13.4 lbs so far, which is average, but a bit more than I wanted considering my pre pregnancy weight was already high. I've been tracking my food, staying active, and am going to continue to eat well during the holidays. I don't want my weekly weight gain to double for the month of December! haha

My original target was 20 lbs, but my doctor did say 20-25. With 15 1/2 more weeks, its safe to say I wont be able to stay under 20 with just another 7 lbs, but 12 may just be possible. Even if I go a little over, I'll be okay with it as long as I know I'm taking care of myself and baby, eating right, and staying healthy as opposed to overeating on the wrong foods.

I hope everyone else is doing well!

Good morning all! And welcome to Mikeysmama1012!

Robynn - I'm sure the only reason I haven't gained more is just because of the nausea that's stuck around. I'm sure if I hadn't been throwing up several times a day I would have gained a LOT more.

I'm back on my Diclegis and oh my goodness is the exhaustion getting to me!! Wow! I just can't keep my eyes open the last few days.

Hey mamas! How's everybody doing this week? Welcome Mikeysmama!! Congrats!

Had our 20wk u/s on Monday (but really 22wks)...all is looking great with baby himself, and I've seen his little bits w/my own eyes, and he for sure is all boy! Haha!! It was so fun to see him wiggling around...measuring about 1.6lbs, it's just shocking to me how formed he is for being so tiny. These u/s's will never get old...eventhough I've been through it before w/my daughter, the miracle of it all is always amazing to see!

Looks like I'm joining you Laser in a bit of the placenta previa issue...Dr said placenta appears to be low, very near the cervix, but not completely covering. Hoping it will move up, although there are some risks of bleeding, etc. didn't seem to be much of a delivery concern seeing that I'm already c-sectioning...but they did advise no hanky panky for the next 8wks until next u/s to see where it's at. Hubby thought I made that part up! Will be fun to see baby bean again, and how much more he's grown.

I'm feeling a bit down about the weight gain side of things...really struggling with food choices, I don't know why it's so hard to control myself. I think I'm giving in too much to letting myself enjoy what I want...even though I'm not "going crazy", it's still creeping on. Right about 15lb gain at this point, which isn't bad, but 187 on the scale which I haven't seen in a LONG time...hate it! And I so don't want to exceed 200 by the end of this...don't know how that's going to happen with 17ish wks left, and a 13lb budget. Keeping up with the water class...but have not been good about walking...and there's a perfectly good treadmill in my house, no excuse! Just need to get my butt on there.

But me and baby are healthy, not much more I could ask for there...whatever happens on the scale happens, just have to deal with it and work on it after. Thankful it does appear to mainly be coming on around the belly, hopefully the rest of me won't catch up by the end.

Hey ladies. I am due April 11th with a little boy (my 3rd child and my 3rd boy). I was pregnant with twins but lost one of them early on. I am currently up 8 lbs and hoping to keep it to 15 max. Up until recently I was still running but think that my running days might be done until he comes. During this pregnancy I have run a couple of half marathons and a 20 miler. I do home births and typically deliver early so will likely actually deliver in March. Can't wait to get to know you all

I am due on April 9th, this is my first pregnancy. It was recommended for me to only gain 10-15 pounds. So far I am down one pound from my original pre-pregnancy weight, but back up 9 due to horrible morning sickness in the beginning. I am carrying high and am having awful back pain, so walking/standing can only be done in around 30 minute sessions, which has just started this month which makes me worry I will start putting on weight now.

I am having a boy, his name is Jayce and can't wait til he gets here! I am sure he will be worth all the back pain ;-)

Hello, I'm due April 8th with my first. First trimester was pretty shaky with cramping and spotting, but 2nd trimester has been much better with me being able to resume exercising. For the past few weeks though I haven't really exercised and been under the weather, I am just starting to get a little energy back but am not motivated to workout. As far as weight, I was also advised to gain 10-15 pounds and right now I am at 17 lb gain, but my doctor hasn't seemed concerned. I've been tested for Pre E and I go next week for my GD testing. I'm just hoping that my nutrition has been adequate enough for that test to come back negative.