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LM3, since the first screening came back good, an amnio is not recommended at this point. Had it come back showing higher than normal limits, the next phase would have been the amnio. Instead I will continue with a series of bloodwork and ultrasounds for what's called a sequential screening. I have another growth U/S on the 27th and a level 2 U/S on Dec. 11, during which we should be able to see the gender. I can't wait. BM5--I'm kind-of pooped myself. All I have to do is go to the grocery store and stop by the Verizon store, but I can't seem to get off the couch for very long. Luckily I don't have any other kids at this point. DH was talking last night about hurrying up to get PG with the 2nd child and I told him I don't know if I can do this again! Having one child and then going through the nausea and headaches again..........wow, I want the child but not everything else that comes with having it. I'm sure that once this little bean is here I will be ready again.

I don't remember it being this hard when I was having my other 3. I only had a 5 yr old and 2 yr old when I had my 3rd and I used to babysit back then. Boy, where did my energy go? I really think it's a sign of my age. what I wouldn't give to be on the couch right now!!!! Or in my bed!!! Instead I'm sitting at work trying to stay awake. And since none of the bosses know that I'm pg, I'm trying not to be a whiner. I wish it was more acceptable in my world to be a pregnant woman! Everyoone else here in the office is either male, or much older and kids are out of the house. I will get no sympathy here! And if I ask to go home early, I will be shunned for sure...I envy those of you at home :) Here I go whining again...sorry, just can't help it today, I am so tired and I keep having cramps. I remember them in my 1st 3 pgs and the Doc referred to them as "growing" pains. They are not excrutiating, but just uncomfortable and pretty constant. It's taking away my appet_te but I'm trying to atleast get down my fruit and veggies....okay, I'll stop now. I only have 3 hours left to go home...maybe another lap in the halls will wake me up.

Good afternoon everyone. Congrats Tylersmommy! How exciting a little girl! Now you can plan and decorate. I can't wait to find out. I have my detailed ultrasound on the 14th so will hopefully find out then. LM3 - I have my fingers crossed for you! Let this be the month for you BFP! I have read alot about RE doctors on this forum? Do you know anything about them? Seems a lot of women that have trouble conceiving have seen these doctors. I myself am not familiar with them though. Tracy, good to hear from you. You sound in much better spirits now. It really helps to see the little peanut on ultrasound doesn't it? I know it made it feel real for me and rea__sured me to no end to see him or her moving around. BM5 - I really, really feel for you working full time with 3 kids. I worked right up until due date with my first but I was in my twenties then and it didn't bother me in the least. This time I have felt so horrible I couldn't imagine it. I have had no energy, felt drained, sick and have been bleeding on and off for 6 weeks. Every time I think about what to eat nothing sounds appealing. Even peeling potatoes makes my arms tired. Weird. This little guy is taking everything from me this time. This weekend had the beginning of terrible heartburn and acid reflux, as well as horrible indigestion. Oh the joys of being pregnant over 40. Hmm....maybe my mom was onto to something when she said this is going to be hard on me. Well, it will all be worth it in the end!! KD and LM3, I will be thinking lots of baby thoughts for you both!

Hello all! Yesterday was a full day's work and I came home and went straight to bed - exhausted. Sorry I had no time to update but then again, I don't have much to report. Noticed an increase in CM over the last few days, had itchy nipples last night and today have a definite feeling of added weight around my abdomen and lower back. Think I might be pregnant or something!! LOL!!! Going for a walk (really sunny day today) to see if that eases the pressure. Anyway - in no particular order.............. BM5 - Wish I could help you on the whole amnio decision but it's such a difficult and personal one to make (how many times have you already heard and read that?!!). My only advice is to talk to both your GP and your Ob/Gyn to find out what their advice is for your individual situation and then try to decide. (Your appointment's today isn't it?!) I'm with you on not finding out the s_x before though - perhaps there's a way of doing the amnio without getting that information? Sorry to hear you're feeling exhausted - perhaps you should take EVERYONE swimming (kids and colleagues!!) and that way you can tire them all out and you won't have so much running around to do. Oh yeah - and order in instead of cooking for a few days. There's no harm! Karen - FANTASTIC news that all is OK with you and your bean. Try to stay relaxed now. Re. the weight gain thing - I'm a naturally overweight person (at least that's my excuse!!) and so hate having scales in the house so I have no idea how much I've gained so far. All I can tell you is that by week 15 I'd only gained a kilo and they said that was good. However, I've read that it all depends on the individual (really helpful!!) and that your doctor will know best whether you're on the right track! I know what you mean about peeling potatoes being like running a marathon so I don't think that's a pleasure reserved for the over 40s! My answer - don't peel them! They'll have more fibre that way anyway!! KD - great to hear from you. Keep in touch and we'll try and keep you out of the funk and more into the disco so that your baby dancing is well accompanied!! LOL!!! Good luck with it all and speak to you soon. lovemy3 - congrats on getting to the 2ww. We're here all the way for you. Re. your ttc appointment - I recommend that you go to your GP and he'll refer you to the relevant doctors if s/he needs to. Tylersmommy and Tracy88 - CONGRATULATIONS on your test results. Wonderful news! Also - Tracy, good to hear from you. Sounds like you're feeling a little more confident today and so I look forward to hearing your news. By the way - Tracy and Karen: I think we're all having our Level 2s at the same time (mine's on the 13th Dec) so that'll be fun to share news then. Anyway, hope everyone else is well. Speak to you all soon.

Hi all : ) Hope everyone is doing fine. Tylersmommy, Karen and Tracy ... Congrats to tye three fo you. KD - Thanks : ) I so glad too now that amnio is done. Oh yes!!! The wait is difficult but so far so good .... we haven't rec'd any call from the doc's office yet, they said they'll if something pops up. How are you doing? Lovemy3 - I'm so happy, your soundiny really positive : ) Enjo family time with your kids and Dh : ) Hopeful - Glad you're doing extremely well. Have you had any craving yet? Val - My ob/gynae say it pretty common to have an awful or some "funny" taste in our mouths when we are pregnant and Tracy is right ... drinks lots of water. I'm still having this sour taste in my mouth. Babymakes5 - Deciding on amnio was tough for us too ... but I got to watch my little one on monitor the whole time : ) : ) : ) and that took alot to stress and anxiety away : ) Like Hopeful say ... it's a very personal decision for both you and your Dh. When we were deciding then ... it was very important to find out more about the doc who was going do the amnio. Update us on your appt with your doc. COL - Thinking of you : ) Hope you give us your update soon. That's all for now ladies ... I doing really fine, been busy with work lately. Belly rubs and Baby dusts to everyone : )

Heard the heartbeat today....it was 155!!!! Yay.

hi everyone. Tracy...sounds like you are feeling better, the up coming tests will be even more rea__suring. Thanks for sharing all what you have been going thru..hugs, that has been tough! Hpoeful, sounds like you are doing well....take it easy, you are way too busy you crazy girl.....sloooooooow down-lol. Sann, great to hear from you too, time is just ticking by. Karen, sounds like yu are well too, good to see your hematoma is shrinking and you shouldn't have anymnore bleeding. KD... hope you are down to that bding these days...we both have to get our BFP's this month! Val, Col, BM5, how are you all doing? Nothing to report here, same old thing...waiting it out. I have noticed more discharge during this 2ww, whatever that may mean... who knows? Hope you all have a great day!

Hi ladies: Wow, we had quite the crazy storm yesterday. Almost a mini hurricane. Blew 100 foot trees onto some unlucky people's home, did more flooding, and we had no power till late last night which was extra difficult for me as I do before and after school care. The kids loved running around with flashlights though. My son loved it! My DH is out of the country as usual so was just the two of us. We read by candlelight and then he had a candle lit bubblebath. The power came back but he wanted to keep the lights out lol! It was kind of fun!! I'm sure not for the people with trees in their living room though! Tracy, my peanut's HB was 155 too at my last ultrasound. LM3 - increased CM can be a good sign! Was for me anyway. Sann you must be a little further ahead than most of us. When is your due date? Hopeful, I too have had very itchy bb's and nipples the last few days, especially late in the evenings. It is driving me crazy with the scratching. Today is the first day in a long time that I don't have a headache, or cramps or feel sick. Got to take advantage of that and get some chores done. Take care all!

Hi Ladies, It seems so long since I have wrote anything. My world got a bit crazy when my sitter quit a couple of weeks ago. To cover a little man my hours changed from 9-5 to 2:30pm to 10:30pm.... it's soooo hard!!! Talk about exhausted by the end of the day. Tomorrow I have an ultrasound that is at 7:30 in the morning which is also about an hour away. We are so excited to see our little one again. He is moving around so much more these days. It's so wonderful how much you can fall in love with this little bean more and more each day. Tylersmommy CONGRATS on the great results.. now you can breathe easy. Talk about a tough decision to go ahead with the amnio. I'm so glad mine is over. 20 weeks tomorrow.. half way there!!! wish I had more time to chat, hopefully on the weekend. Wishing you all the best. Take care Louisa

Hello ladies sorry I haven't posted for a while still been on that cloud , you know no.9 !! Tracy 88 so glad your NT results have come back fine . Now you can sit back relax and just enjoy ! As for finding out gender what are you hoping for ? I know that finding out the s_x of the baby before you give birth is a personal thing butI must add that I love knowing ! My little bean as I used to call it has had a name change to princess.. Can't wait to meet her ! BM5 Sorry that you are feeling so drained sending lots and lots of energy your way !! Lovemy3 ... Fingers and toes crossed for you BFP ! Truck loads of baby dust coming your way !! Look forward to hearing your good news. Karen E... What are you hoping for boy or girl ? SANN ... The amnio is quite stressing but once you get your results you will be so relieved and happy that you had it done . Fingers crossed for you even though you don't need it . Lovedblessings... Glad to hear from you ! How did the ultra sound go ? Tell us all about it !!! ell yesterday I couldn't resist and bought my first pink baby outfit . I can't stop staring at it and find it so hard to believe tha soon my little princess will be wearing it . How blessed we all are carrying these little miracles...

Hello all! I'm completely WIPED OUT today. I think you're right lovemy3 - I need to slow down. Mind you, I don't think I"m doing nearly as much as some of the others on this board. Goodness you're all having to work so hard - I reckon I've got it easy in comparison! The only problem is that I always feel so guilty when I'm not doing anything (typical female trait methinks?! LOL!!). Anyway, you'll be pleased to hear I'm going away for a few days as a birthday treat (from Sunday til Thursday in Bella Italia) so I'm sure that will stop me from doing too much. I'm not looking forward to the journey much but my husband has said he'll do the bulk of the driving (8 hours) and we'll take it slowly so that's good. I'll be happy when we get there and can relax. More importantly, though, it's great to hear everyone sounding so positive!! lovemy3 - increased discharge? Sounds like a good sign to me! Keeping my fingers crossed til they hurt!! Karen - glad you're feeling better. I loved your story about the candlelit bath - how sweet! I remember power cuts being fun as a child too and I'm very glad you didn't have a tree to keep you company through it all!! Tracy - I'm so jealous of your frequent appointments. My problem is that at the moment I feel a bit like I'm in limbo. Yes, I feel tired and huuuuuuuuuuuuge but other than that I don't really feel pregnant (whatever that's supposed to feel like!! LOL! No cravings as yet Sann - how about you?) and I just wish I was at the stage where I could feel my bean properly. I think I've felt something but I'm not sure and it's almost another 2 weeks before my next scan. I could really do with some rea__surance - you sound way more confident as a result. I'm so happy for you. Tylersmommy - that's wonderful that you've managed to start the shopping process. I wish I had the courage and energy to get excited but I'm still very nervous about it all. Are any of you first timers feeling a bit bombarded by friendly advice and yet completely bereft of any real concrete guidance of what needs to be done? I had two friends last night being so sweet (one was talking about organising a shower in February and the other gave me her mother's phone number as she has contacts with all the local midwives and social workers and can recommend who I need to see and when). The only thing is that now I feel a bit bewildered by it all and don't know where and when to start what or how! Sorry - I'm rambling - I think my lack of sleep last night has really made me weird today!! Perhaps I should try and mentally have a day off this pregnancy while I can and just be "normal" today!! Does anyone have a clue what I'm talking about?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL! Love to all of you and looking forward to today's posts. Hope you're all feeling more sane than me! TTYL!

Hopeful and excited I hope that you have a fanatstic birthday and enjoy your well deserved brek . Putthose feet up a little !

Good morning everyone! I hope today (Friday-yah!!) finds everyone well. I'm so glad that good test results are coming in for everyone. I hope it's the same for me when the time comes! I went to see the nurse yesterday-pretty uneventful. Blood tests, urine samples, paperwork, and lots of information to take home and read about! I have to say I was mentioning this board a lot when she was asking about the screening tests. It was awesome to have some background info. I've learned so much from everyone here. I was really hoping to hear a heartbeat, but not until the dr appt on the 27th...It seems like a lifetime away, but at least we have a holiday in between to take my mind off things a little. Other than that, feeling tired, bloated, etc, etc...looking forward to the weekend and a short week at work next week. LM3 I so have my fingers crossed for you, the anticipation for all of us is hard!! Hopeful-have a great B-day and enjoy the time away. I know exactly what you mean about "taking a day off from the pregnancy". Somedays I feel that it consumes my every thought! All I want to do is read and look up stuff about it. Lots of decisions ahead for me and dh but we have some to think about the tests we want done, so I'm not going to worry about it now....TGIF everyone and tons of baby dust. Hope eveyone is doing great!!! XXXOOO

Happy Friday everyone.... Hopeful my dear friend..happy birthday and Enjoy your awesome weekend with your dh! That will be so nice...could be one of your last weekend getaways alone for awhile! LOL.. Glad to hear everyone else is well. Hugs...

Good evening everyone. Happy Birthday Hopeful. I hope you and DH have a great time!! I know what you mean BM5 and hopeful about needing time off from the "pregnancy" for a while. I certainly seems to consume my every waking thought (and even lots of sleeping ones too). Tylersmommy, your new baby outfit sounds adorable. One of the perks in having a girl. I remember doing the same with my first, many, many years ago. Wasn't quite the same with my son although clothes for boys are cuter than they used to be. As I have one of each I don't really have a preference. At first I thought girl, but now I'm not so sure. I do before and after school and have 3 boys plus my own, so some pink around here wouldn't be all bad! Babymakes5 - I think they can usually hear the HB around 10 weeks or so - are you nearing that point? Once that happens it makes it so much more real doesn't it? Lovedblessing - I feel for you being so busy. It is hard when your energy level isn't 100%, or even 50%! Well, I'm off for a quite dinner with DH who just arrived home from Paris and TO as my son is with his dad this weekend. Have a great weekend ladies and sorry if I missed anyone.

Hello ladies : ) I had the busiest few days since going back to work. Sound like it have been a great for all of you ... that's wonderful. I'll write more in a day or two ... just wanna say hi and thinking of all of you : ) Quite hello to Hopeful and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ... have tonnes of fun. Have a wonderful weekend everyone : ) Baby dusts and belly rubs !!!!!!