Re: Starting a December Mommy Thread!!!!

Re: Starting a December Mommy Thread!!!!

Posted by MrsGreek

Posted by pickles16

Don't scare me, I started out as a D and am forcing myself into a DD while its still comfortable, which I'm pushing...
My mom of course who always knows how to console me told me to stop complaing and wait until I BF...which made me oh so happy....

You are not alone..I also started out as a D cup and now wear DD...at size 4-6 all you can see is my boobs and no real belly yet....I can only imagine when we have milk!

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Hi ladies! I'm happy to be starting the second trimester although I still worry. I just want to feel something, but I know that's still probably a few weeks away.

I bought a bunch of maternity clothes last weekend. For some reason, I haven't worn any yet. I'll probably start wearing the pants soon b/c they're really comfortable, especially the secret fit ones.

I'm getting waves of nausea again and I've been really exhausted. I'm still waiting for my burst of energy. I've been sleeping a little better the past few nights although I usually wake up at least once to pee. I have heartburn every day, but it has been more tolerable the last few days. I also have more cramping/stretching/pain than I had a few weeks ago. I have sciataca pain a few times per day too.

I have my full anatomy scan on July 8th. I won't have a Level II as long as everything is ok with the scan. We're not finding out the sex. Is anyone else keeping it a surprise until the end?

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Re: Starting a December Mommy Thread!!!!

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Posted by MrsS2005

Hi ladies! I'm happy to be starting the second trimester although I still worry. I just want to feel something, but I know that's still probably a few weeks away.

I bought a bunch of maternity clothes last weekend. For some reason, I haven't worn any yet. I'll probably start wearing the pants soon b/c they're really comfortable, especially the secret fit ones.

I'm getting waves of nausea again and I've been really exhausted. I'm still waiting for my burst of energy. I've been sleeping a little better the past few nights although I usually wake up at least once to pee. I have heartburn every day, but it has been more tolerable the last few days. I also have more cramping/stretching/pain than I had a few weeks ago. I have sciataca pain a few times per day too.

I have my full anatomy scan on July 8th. I won't have a Level II as long as everything is ok with the scan. We're not finding out the sex. Is anyone else keeping it a surprise until the end?

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I started wearing some maternity tops this week, and man...they make me REALLY look pregnant!!

My only complaint is this sciatica. It got really bad again last night--I'm supposed to be at an all-week Smartboard training for school, and I had to bow out today--I couldn't sit up in a chair for more than 30 seconds. Right now I'm laying on the floor of the livingroom (on my stomach ) because it's the only comfortable position.

I can handle the nausea and the vomiting...but this is really getting to me.

I go for the anatomy scan on 7/7, and then the Level II around July 18th!!! Can't wait to find out if is a or a !!

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Posted by MrsRivera

I started wearing some maternity tops this week, and man...they make me REALLY look pregnant!!

My only complaint is this sciatica. It got really bad again last night--I'm supposed to be at an all-week Smartboard training for school, and I had to bow out today--I couldn't sit up in a chair for more than 30 seconds. Right now I'm laying on the floor of the livingroom (on my stomach ) because it's the only comfortable position.

I can handle the nausea and the vomiting...but this is really getting to me.

I go for the anatomy scan on 7/7, and then the Level II around July 18th!!! Can't wait to find out if is a or a !!

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Posted by Jaredsmom

Posted by MrsGreek

the sono itself was great and baby measured perfect but my bloods came back as high risk for Down's....we were shocked and devasted....I didn't know what to think..we were told to do an amnio....

after that I went home and rested for the rest of the week...I had no side effects (no spotting, no cramping) and felt great....mentally I was a wreck.

we got the fast results (FISH test) on Monday and they are NORMAL!!!!!!

It was a false positive for us which I am happy about...they said becasue I carried twins and lost one, there might be some cells left in my uterus that still produce the high HCG that I have and that is why the false alarm

I just got back the bloodwork from the ultrascreen and they came back as a positive risk for downs (1:66 as opposed to 1:200 for my age group). Needless to say I feel the same was as you. I'm going to make an apt. for an amnio.

My questions...did you need to stay on bedrest for a week?

I had 2 embryos inserted I did IVF and only one took...I wonder... would that create a false positive?

By the way, I'm glad that everything came back normal. I'm sure it was a huge relief. Love the sono!

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MrsGreek...thank you so much for your help. I would love to see the studies if you come across them again.

Thanks for the as well...

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Just wanted to bump this up to get an update.

here's mine.

We found out Baby B is a boy. Baby A was lounging on its belly and then turned but crossed its legs so we couldn't get the money shot.

I have a cervical length check on the 17th and may be able to find Baby A's gender then. If not my level 2 is July 31st. We are going to FL from the 19th to the 26th with SIL and her family so that will be nice. I feel pretty good. I ahve been getting some headaches and my stomach is already filled with stretch marks but besides for that all is good

Baby A's HB is consistently 150-155 while Baby B is 135-148 or so.

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Congrats on the !!!! I hope baby A cooperatees for you next time Twins are so exciting!!!!

I have been getting some headaches too and the past few days everything is making me queasy - I guess that comes back??? who knew! But overall everthing is great :)

I hope everyone is doing well!!!!

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I've been having insane headaches combined with awful nasal congestion....Fun times!!!!
Just went for my monthly appt and baby was very active and took a bit to get the HB which freaked me out a bit..Finding out the sex on Aug 4th! I can't wait!!!!!!

Edited to say Congrats!!!....
Thats also another thing, I'm completely airheaded lately

I'm 16 weeks and gained 7 pounds

Message edited 7/8/2008 1:06:52 PM.

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Awwwww....Congrats Melissa on your !!!

I am feeling pretty good....I do get my moments of feeling...eh. Like, heartburn or a headache. But, I am so much better than the first-trimester...so I will not complain.

I don't go back to the doctors until July 23. It feels so far away. I am very anxious to go back and see how everything is....hopefully great!!!

How much weight did everyone gain, and how many weeks are you?


I'm 17 weeks and gained 8 lbs.

Message edited 7/8/2008 1:05:35 PM.

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Melijane: Congrats on Come on Baby A and show yourself

I too found out that I'm having a We found out last week.

I have a about the doctor measuring your cervix. Do they do it through the ultrasound or do they actually measure you inside? I ask because my doctor is suppose to watch my cervix length but I don't feel that she is. My last ultrasound they said the placenta looked good and was in place. Is that how they measure the cervix? I was so confused. And now my doctor said they'll look at it again when I'm 24wks. I thought they were going to monitor me more carefully. I had a LEEP so that's why I'm concerned about my cervix length.


I am 18wks today and I've gain 9.25lbs. I'm not too happy about that but I'm sure it has something to do with all the carbs I've been eating

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Posted by Tina1117

Melijane: Congrats on Come on Baby A and show yourself

I too found out that I'm having a We found out last week.

I have a about the doctor measuring your cervix. Do they do it through the ultrasound or do they actually measure you inside? I ask because my doctor is suppose to watch my cervix length but I don't feel that she is. My last ultrasound they said the placenta looked good and was in place. Is that how they measure the cervix? I was so confused. And now my doctor said they'll look at it again when I'm 24wks. I thought they were going to monitor me more carefully. I had a LEEP so that's why I'm concerned about my cervix length.


I am 18wks today and I've gain 9.25lbs. I'm not too happy about that but I'm sure it has something to do with all the carbs I've been eating

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Hi everyone! I guess I'm almost 16 weeks although I had another sono today and the baby was measuring a week ahead again. They're still keeping my Christmas due date though. The tech knows the sex, but we're team . It's kind of exciting that someone knows though.

I was thrilled to learn that I was only up 1 lb from the last appointment. Based on my scale at home, I thought I had gained at least 3 lbs. My total weight gain is 6 lbs.

I'm definitely feeling flutters now. has been pretty active the past 2 days. I thought I first felt them several days ago, but wasn't sure. Now, I'm sure I'm feeling the baby.

The rash on my face is back , but hopefully it will get better soon. My heartburn hasn't been as bad. I'm feeling a lot better than I was in the first trimester.


Tina - my doctor has measured my cervix at least twice (today and when I had my bleeding scare several weeks ago). Both times, the measurements were done by sonogram. I hope everything is ok with you.

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My OB doesn't like to venture a guess at the sex before 20 weeks--which means I still have 3 1/2 weeks to go before we find out what we're having!

It's driving me crazy--I want to know already!!!

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Posted by melijane

Posted by Tina1117
I have a about the doctor measuring your cervix. Do they do it through the ultrasound or do they actually measure you inside? I ask because my doctor is suppose to watch my cervix length but I don't feel that she is. My last ultrasound they said the placenta looked good and was in place. Is that how they measure the cervix? I was so confused. And now my doctor said they'll look at it again when I'm 24wks. I thought they were going to monitor me more carefully. I had a LEEP so that's why I'm concerned about my cervix length.

I believe it is an internal sono like we had in the beginning. Definitely stay on your Dr if you think they are not aggressive enough. All my Drs think I am a huge PITA but I am watching out for my babies.

Thanks everyone-I'll keep you updated on the gender of my mystery baby-s/he likes to counge on it's belly which may be why I always have shooting pains in my groin!

Message edited 9/27/2008 4:55:57 PM.

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Well i am 15 and a half weeks...and i am also getting a lot of headaches and the stuffy nose problem in the morning. P.S Doctor says that headaches are also from the heat and not drinking enough water...so drink up!!!

I don’t think my doctor has measured my cervix yet??? When did you guys start having that done?? Or could he have done it and not told me??

Also the next appt for the AFP is on 7/21...just a few days before 18 weeks so i that they see the sex of the baby...

Or just 2 and a half weeks later is the level II and i will have to wait till then!!!

And my last appt was on June 30th and i had gained 4 lbs since April 16th when i had the blood work to confirm BFP. So I guess I’m doing ok!

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Well i am 15 and a half weeks...and i am also getting a lot of headaches and the stuffy nose problem in the morning. P.S Doctor says that headaches are also from the heat and not drinking enough water...so drink up!!!

I don’t think my doctor has measured my cervix yet??? When did you guys start having that done?? Or could he have done it and not told me??

Also the next appt for the AFP is on 7/21...just a few days before 18 weeks so i that they see the sex of the baby...

Or just 2 and a half weeks later is the level II and i will have to wait till then!!!

And my last appt was on June 30th and i had gained 4 lbs since April 16th when i had the blood work to confirm BFP. So I guess I’m doing ok!

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Posted by MrsS2005

Hi everyone! I guess I'm almost 16 weeks although I had another sono today and the baby was measuring a week ahead again.

I'm definitely feeling flutters now. has been pretty active the past 2 days. I thought I first felt them several days ago, but wasn't sure. Now, I'm sure I'm feeling the baby.

Tina - my doctor has measured my cervix at least twice (today and when I had my bleeding scare several weeks ago). Both times, the measurements were done by sonogram. I hope everything is ok with you.

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Posted by Pina929

Also the next appt for the AFP is on 7/21...just a few days before 18 weeks so i that they see the sex of the baby...

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Some doctors do more sonos than others...i have had a lot... 6W, 8W, 12W, plus the ultrascreen... and he did another on when i got the results from the ultrascreen on the 30th because i asked if i could quickly see baby and he did it. Plus i'll have another for the AFP at 17W