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Hi all... I've been reading but just haven't had a chance to post. Everything seems to be going well (I have to knock on wood everytime I say that!) M/s is still here, but mostly only in the mornings now. As long as I puke first thing, the nausea stays away the rest of the day if I eat every couple of hours. Trying to eat a fair amount of protein. And I have mouthwash with me all the time because I get this really bad taste in my mouth - anyone else have that? Not quite to the 2nd trimester yet... I'm in my 12th week (11w/2d) and looking forward to geting to the 2nd tri! TRACY, glad you are doing well. I think you have had the most u/s! I've had 3, plus heard the hb with the doppler. My NT is scheduled for Nov. 20th. It's starting to all feel a little more real! Btw, I love my skirts with elastic waistbands... that's mostly what I wear these days! Welcome, LOVEDBLESSINGS! How far along are you? Did you do NT also, or only amnio? LM3, if you are worried about missing ovulation (or overdoing it with bd-ing), I'd bd every other day or so. I'm hoping this is your month! And KD's as well! HOPEFUL, you're so good, moving b___tons and stuff on your clothes! I went shopping a few weeks back and got some skirts and a pair of pants. All on sale, so it wasn't too bad. I usually prefer shopping and 2nd hand stores anyway, so I think I'm going to go looking for some more pants this weekend. Some days it's just too cold for skirts! It's funny, I bought 2 new bras when I was pg last time, and just yesterday I noticed that I've totally filled them out. And they are big sizes!!! I'm kind of scared for how big my b___bs might end up! Although dh is loving it. ;-) BABYMAKES5- hybernation sounds nice. KAREN, good luck with telling people. We're lucky - since this is our first, we've only had good responses... everyone is really excited for us. Is it still raining where you are? We had 6 inches on my farm in the last 24 hours... pretty crazy! SANN, COL, Uvamom, hope you are all doing ok. ttyl...

Hi Everyone. Glad to hear your scan went really great tracy...thats rea__suring and good news! Congrats on your first maternity outfit. Mine are all in a container...still in waiting-lol. As far a cm goes, I have NONE right now and very blank opk to boot, sigh. We'll see what happens. Hopeful....Glad you are getting over your cold etc. Don't worry, soon yuo will no longer be a "lump" but "basketball"-lol. Prices are very expensive aren't they. I still have every piece of baby clothes from my first and all cribs, hichair, etc. I have size newborn to 10-12 girls! Lots of containers in my bas____nt. Do you have any friends done having babies that are intererested in getting rid of some of their stuff? Its so fun getting "ready" for baby. BM5, glad to hear you are well. I think the moodswings pa__s after first trimester, hang in there. Sounds nice having a sleepy day, thats good to rest, specially with bding schedule-lol. Val... good to hear m/s is mostly in a.m.. I think that is a sign its leaving-yay i bet!! How exciting getting maternity apparel, a next step! KD....how bout you..whats up? Nothing to report here, still no cm and negative surge....stay tuned. hugs

Good evening all. Welcome Lovedblessing. How far along are you? 3 amnios meaning this is your third child? or 3 with this one? Val, Hopeful and Tracy, seems we are all around the 12 week mark. I will be 13 weeks on Friday. How exciting the 2nd trimester is here! I am still fitting into my jeans, but just barely. Seems like maternity clothes just hang though. I remember always finding this stage in pregnancy very frustrating and such a "waiting" phase. Waiting to feel baby move, waiting to show, waiting to get to second trimester, waiting for M/S to end, waiting to tell people, waiting for mood swings to end. I remember the last 2 pregnancies I just got by with my DH's clothes and baggy stuff till about 5 months as the maternity stuff just didn't fit right. Almost overnight it seemed to fit around 5 months. I can really sympathize with those of you with mood swings and depression. I have had terrible days where I feel so down and blue, and other days where I'm snapping at everyone, especially poor DH. Headaches though have been my worst complaint. I do hate to complain though as I'm sure the ttc gals would love to trade places. Thanks for the words of wisdom on telling my family. I am sure they will take it well, but I guess I have some guilt over having one at my age. And you're right (I'm sorry I did read all your posts but forgot who said it) it only really matters what my DH and I think. Nonetheless I am still nervous and kind of apprehensive. Speaking of all the baby gear, I too would like to get lots second hand. Since I never planned to have another I have sold or given away all my baby parapha___lia. I had such great stuff too but I'm sure it would be outdated by now anyway. Maternity clothes especially are a ridiculous price around here for something you only wear for a few months. I don't have to worry about work outfits lukily. I have had a crampy kind of pain on my left side for a couple of days and lots of discharge (sorry tmi) so I'm a little on edge and my ultrasound can't come fast enough on Thursday. I hope it is not due to the tear again acting up. Guess I'll find out soon enough. Well, that's it from me. Have a good night all!

Good morning all, Karn...good luck tomorrow. That will be rea__suring and exciting. Nothing to report here from yesyerday. Another blank OPk this a.m and no cm. Bded this a.m. Last month I got my positive on day 14 and 15. TGoday is cd16. My regular positive opk comes on cd18. Gosh, I know its just paranoia, but I'm thinking Gosh, what if last month was my last cycle and now I am done etc. I've never felt so rushed in my life! Everything else is fine here, just hoping and praying!

Hello Ladies ! Been following your thread and hope you don't mind me crashing in !! I am 17 and a bit weeks pregnant . Bit of a rocky one , going for an amnio tomoro so feeling REALLY anxious ! Only good thing is that I get to see my precious cargo tomoro . Who knows maybe he/she will even reveal the big secret of boy or girls !! So fingers crossed !

Welocome tylersmommy, glad you could join us. Good luck on your amnio tomorrow. Try not to be too nervous. How long do your results take? Did you choose to do it due to age or do you have other concerns? Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted. Glad you found us here...Welcome!

Hello all and WELCOME TYLERSMOMMY!!!! - so glad you've joined us. MUCH good luck to you with your amnio appointment tomorrow. If you've been following this thread you'll know that Lovedblessings has just had her's done and is waiting results (in the next week or so??) and Sann has had her amnio today, I think, so hopefully she'll be in touch soon. With these two you're in GREAT company and, because they're going through the same thing as you, they'll be wonderful support for you I know (as we will all try to be, of course!!) Val - good to hear from you and that your m/s is somewhat under control. Not long now til the 2nd trimester and then you can relax a bit. Hooray!! I have the bra vs. b___bs compet_tion going on too but just can't bring myself to go out and buy new ones just yet in case the b___bs decide to do another sprint (they're already winning the race hands down - LOL!!!) Karen - I know what you mean about waiting!! I'm 16 weeks tomorrow but it seems to have taken an age to get to this point and all I seem to be thinking about is my next appointment!! (Good thing I have other things to look forward to like birthdays, holidays etc. otherwise I'd be a really boring person to be around!! LOL!) I'm definitely in the "waiting to feel the baby" phase at the moment but as it's my first I think that's still another few weeks away (perhaps it'll be a birthday present for me!!?? Hope so!) Sorry about the headaches, cramps and discharge. Try not to worry. It's Thursday tomorrow and the doctor's going to tell you all is well, I'm sure. Also - when you tell your family, remember what a joyful piece of news it is and don't even consider the fact that they might be dubious. If they see how happy you are they won't want to dampen your spirits. BM5 - sorry to hear about your mood swings. How annoying! Just try to avoid the weepy movies or slushy books and give yourself lots of reasons to giggle!! (there's at least one growing inside you!! LOL!) Lovemy3 - don't panic!!! Try to relax - enjoy the b-ding and see if you can concentrate on other things. How's the weight loss going by the way? Let us know what you've lost so far and we can give you more encouragement. Hope everyone else is well. Wonder how Sann got on today - hope you update soon! Big Hugs, Baby Dust and Belly Rubs to all.

Hello lovemy3 and hopeful and excited . Thanks for the lovely welcome !! I had my blood screening done and the gynae is not too happy with the results so he has suggested an amnio . I also have a cough at the moment so am worried that during the procedure I have a coughing fit !! The worries of a soon to be mom ... I am not sure how long the results will take , will find out today . Anyway best be off as there is loooooong day ahead . The positive side is that IO getto see my baby for a whole twenty minutes today !! Who knows maybe even get a glimpse if it is a boy or girl ... Fingers crossed

Hi Ladies, Thank you for the welcome to the group. I am 18 weeks pregnant with our third baby boy. MY two other boys are nine months and 14 years which makes things a little interesting but the boys really love each other which is great. My amnio results should be back by next week around friday, It takes three weeks here in Canada. Until then I'm sure I will continue to be restless. With my first amnio (23 years old) a shadow showed up on the ultrasoun at 20 weeks. THis turned out to be too much fluid around the brain. He fine motor was delayed but he is now a healthy teenager. Taller than me at 14.. so no worries there. My second and third amnio were due to my age at the time 35 & 37. Due to my age and the fact that I am one of those people that just have to know we deciced to have the amnio procedure done. It's such a hard decision, someone has to be that 5% which always scares me. My DH grandmother just pa__sed away after having a stroke. SHe was offered a medication that could of cured the effects of the stroke or had a 10% chance that she would bleed to death. She became part of the 10% which my our decision this time even harder. The NT results were 2.0 so I am trying to keep a positive mind that everything will be ok. Would you mind explaining cd and ttc to me. My periods have always been all over the place. WIth my first son my period was none existant for six months prior. My second was a HUGE surprised after being told We couldn't have anymore childrens so the third is such an amazing blessings that I am still in awe. At the time I was still nursing and had no cycle since my son was born. The only clue that led me to believe I was pregnant was my lack of interest in chocolate. With each pregnancy my huge love for chocolate disapppears. So Lovemy3 and any others that are trying don't lose heart anything can happen.!! Take care for now Louisa

Good luck today tylersmommy , we'll be thinking of you, let us know how it goes. Louisa, thank you for the encouragement of your story. I have 3 kids, ages 11,5 and 3 and got pregnant first try , no problem at all, just boom, perfect. i am 37 now and have been ttc for my 4th for this will be 7th month. I should be ovulating right now and have no cm(cervical mucus) and my opk (ovulation predictor test) says no surge, So I am feeling very discouraged today. My mom went thru and completed menopause by age 42, so that is on my mind. So thast really it here. I am also Canadian and so is KarenE, where about are you from? I hope your amnio results are great and that is a great story about your son being wonderful as well. Hugs to all XOXO

Hello all! It's PEEING down with rain today which is a real shame as I'm feeling pretty much fully recovered! Hooray! My husband's been working all day today (normally it's just nights) and will be there again tonight so I've been moping around being very unproductive. I did update the baby diary today though which was much needed after a month of nothing (too much going on I suppose!!) so that's good. Now I've decided that moping is no good and looking out to the miserable weather is also depressing after we've been having such beautiful weather over the last few days so I'm going to go swimming at long last. I'll pop in again tonight if I can - in the meantime ......... Tylersmommy - what were your results or did the doctor not tell you the specifics of why he's suggesting the amnio. Still, as long as you're confident with him and trust his opinion then it probably doesn't pay to worry yourself with the scientific ins and outs and that way you can just relax a bit more. Good luck with the amnio - is it your first? Sorry I forget who's a mum already! Anyway, must go - chlorinated water (eugh!!) is calling me!! Can't wait to float about - as long as my swimming costume still fits and even if it does I don't think it'll be long before I have to invest in a new one (I think one of those two piece tanktinis look the most practical as the two halves can be reused after pregnancy too!!) Blah blah blah - someone cut me off!!!!!!!!!! Verbal diarrhoea again - sorry! TTYL!

Oops - sorry. Meant to say to Lovedblessings that it's great to hear the positive stories you have which came out of worrying times. Fantastic! I'm sure it'll give lovemy3 and KD a much needed confidence boost about TTC and the rest of us good reason not to worry about test results too much! Thanks for that! See ya!

Good morning ladies. Well, I thought something was up again as I have been having awful cramps, and heavy discharge, which has now turned into bleeding, again! I thought that was over with. As you may know I was diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma at 7 weeks. I bled for a few days and then spotted for a couple of weeks and thought it was gone until a few days ago. Lukily I have an ultrasound today. Needless to say I am so worried and have been on pins and needles since yesterday. I am so hoping I am not miscarrying and it is the hematoma and it hasn't grown too big. Please think good thoughts for me ladies. Hope you are all well and I will check in later and let you know.

Karen...thats too bad the bleeding has started up again. What has the dr said about it this time. Try and relax and keep your feet up. I will keep you in my prayers. Hopeful...you are so funny about your swimming. What country are you in the you still have beautiful weather with the exception of today? Its definately fall and cold here. Our leaves are gone and are bunkering down for winter. Still have a negative opk today, NO cm, very dry and no more cramps. Almost like this cycle no ovulation which would be a first. Never had that before, so that even makes me MORE worried, which isn't good. Really almost feel done with it all I think. Anyways, sorry to such a downer, have a good day!

Hello. I hope you all don't mind if I join your thread. I'm 38 and have a beautiful boy turning 3 next week. A few months ago, I started thinking I want another baby. Now I'm obsessed with it and think about it all the time. My husband is 45, has some health problems, and feels tired a lot. Come to think of it, I'm awfully tired a lot myself. I don't know if we have the energy for another one and it seems like a financial impossibility. We both work and our son is in a wonderful child care center four days a week. I love what he gets out of this stimulating and nurturing environment but I have such a yearning to be home with him and now I'm starting to feel as if our family is incomplete. Beleive me, if we could afford for me to be home, I would be. Two years ago in January, we were in near fatal hit and run car accident which resulted in hospitilization for me and then six months of rehab at home. Disability was 60% of my income and the medical bills were ridiculous despite my insurance and two years later we are still swamped in debt. Even without this setback, we could not pay the mortgage without my pay check. I've considered all the various scenarios and having another baby makes no sense at all. So do I listen to my head or to my heart? What would you do? And the thing is, because you're all women and moms, I already know what your answer will be--the heart ofcourse. I am so conflicted and so distracted by this. Thanks for listening.

Hi ladies, it's been a couple of days. Been just swamped at work-finally catching up some. Welcome Lovedblessings, Tylersmommy and Maturemom! Karen-I hope all is well!! Please update us as soon as possible. You'll be in my prayers too :) LM3-how discouraging! Have you talked to your dr. about it? Is it possible you've just had bad opk's? I hope your bding, just in case! (You know I would! LOL) Thanks Hopeful for your good advice on No mushy movies--I think that goes for sappy music too! You sound like you're in wonderful spirits, I'm so glad you're feeling better and I hope you're swim was wonderful! LOL Maturemom-boy you're asking some tough questions...and unfortunately, I'm in the same boat financially, so probably not the best to give advise right now, but I'll take a stab at it...I'm the main bread winner and I would just love to stay home, but unfortunately we need to eat (and I have 4 kids now and 1 on the way--so that's a lot of food). My biggest thing is that I want to buy a house. Right now we're in a run down duplex and it's very tight for all of us. And only 1 bathroom for 6 people!!! We were not planning on having a baby so soon and I was hoping to get in a better financial place before even trying. We were using other methods, but have a very active sxx life, so I think it was inevitable that I got pg. But now that I am, I go through stages of feeling a lot of stress because of the added financial burden it's going to put on us. We live check to check right now and I can't even fathom buying maternity clothes or baby stuff (since my youngest is almost 11--I've long since gotten rid of that stuff!!). But it is what it is and even though at times we get criticized for it by others, we're the ones that are living with it and we'll just have to make it work, right? I guess what I'm trying to say is...if we had done it the way that I wanted, by getting more financially stable, I don't think we would have ever been there??? And now after talking with women that are trying to conceive at our age (I just turned 40) but haven't yet, what if I'd have waited and wouldn't be able to again? In my opinion, it's all in God's hands, and if you were meant to have another one now, he'll send you a sign :) I know I have no choice but to trust in him that somehow we'll be okay. If I put all the worries on myself, I would drive myself crazy and it wouldn't do anybody any good. I also know that we have been blessed in our household with an abundance of love--it overflows everywhere and I feel very fortunate for that! So even though I may be less fortunate than others in the financial department, I am wealthier than many others in the love dept!! Not sure if I helped at all??? But it sure felt good to vent all of that...good luck with your decision-it's not an easy one and as you just read, it was one that was made for me, which I am grateful. Hope everyone else is doing well today--Tracy, Sann, Val, KD any news? Col, are you still out there? And Uvamom? Belly Rubs and Baby Dust to all!!!!