**2015 August Fireflies** 90 bundles of summer Love!

[hivechild]

I couldn't choose my test either - it was dictated by the lab my insurance uses so I got blood drawn for materniti21. I also had the NT scan but got ZERO results! The lab tech didn't say anything during the scan other than here is your ovaries, your baby, your bladder ("oh my it's full!") and the heartbeat. I thought someone would talk to us after the scan but nope , they said it will get sent to my obgyn and that he'll give me the results. I don't see him until NEXT THURSDAY! I'm so sad by this! I really wanted to know them before our trip so I could just relax in Florida. ARG. Did you ladies get your results right away? It seems like your techs just told you the thickness of the fold and everything else...why was my place so cryptic??

MrsChezek, I will say that we would have been far more excited with twins if it was my first pregnancy, but we are still excited now that we're getting past the whole shock and terror phase!

As far as the genetic test, we didn't have a choice as they only use the MaterniT21 test where we went. From what I read and the counsellor discussed with us, it's the test that looks for the most abnormalities, and thankfully, it can be done with multiples whereas Panorama can't. The other benefit of the Materniti21 test is that if your insurance won't cover it and you contact the company direct, they will knock your bill down to only $200.

Thanks for the tip on contacting the company! I'm hoping insurance will cover it but if not, I'll definitely call. I can only imagine the shock of twins when you already have one!!! My friends wanted two kids and they had twins the second time around so they ended up with three!

I got my results directly after the scan but we went to maternal fetal medicine where the doctor was watching the scan live as it was in progress. He came in and went over everything about 10 minutes after it was done.

Hopefully your insurance will cover the tests, and you're right, it was a shock. Even though we knew the chance was there, with all the considering factors, then adding in lowish HCG numbers in the beginning and not feeling sick at all at the time, I had not expected it at all. We just thought it was highly unlikely to happen!

 

[hivechild]

Anyone have anything exciting planned for Valentine's Day tomorrow?

We are expecting (another) major snow storm of another foot to foot and a half on top of the 4ish feet we currently have....no idea where more is gonna go. So OH had planned an overnight thing which she cancelled bc I didn't know and scheduled a surprise for her right during it....whoops...but I didn't know. And since the storm is coming it's best for is to be home anyway.

For her surprise I booked us in for a 3d/4d ultrasound tomorrow at 5!! It's supposed to start lightly snowing around 4 so hopefully it stays light and they don't cancel the appointment. Not sure what else were gonna go, but OH was looking for something to do. But won't tell me of course lol

It's my son's birthday so Valentine's Day is all about him. We have his birthday party in the morning (thankfully before the snow is due), and when I asked if he wanted to go to a restaurant or to cook him a special dinner for his birthday, he chose the special dinner. When I asked what he wanted, he requested a ham and cheese sandwich cut into a heart shape. I have my work cut out for me!

 

[Pearly86]

Pearly...you mean food in restaurants? I think the biggest "no-no's" are certain types of seafood (tuna, swordfish and others high in mercury), uncooked sushi, deli-meats and processed foods like hot dogs, and certain soft cheeses but I've eaten some blue cheese without incident.

I've eaten everything from a salad to chicken wings to a burger to ice cream out and haven't had any issues getting sick, just a little too full maybe - that burger was amazing! I've even drank a coke! I wouldn't stress too much about the food because unless its not cooked all the way through, you can get just as sick from food you bought at the grocery store. I'd go out and eat whatever sounds good to you!

Yeah thanks hun I was asking about restaurants s foods like I knw the in general stuff what to avoid but just to make sure by knowing the names like buffalo chicken pizza of dominos is safe as I have already had it twice so wanted to get few Names of foods in my list which u guys have had outside and u felt fine esp In chicken as I don't eat meats

 

[Pearly86]

Nah I'm super sleepy in the evenings lol. Found out it's a symptom of low vitamin D though for me.

Hmmm I might go pick up some vit D supplements. I'm hoping it's not my iron because the stuff makes me so poorly.

I'm on vitamin d (and extra than recommended amounts as I live in New England and we're known to be deficient in it) and iron and I'm still exhausted.

Pearly - I'm also confused with what you're asking. Most stuff is still safe as long as it's processed and handled safely. Your doctor didn't discuss foods not safe with you? Mine did at my first appointment. Or give you a list? Generally you want to stay away from certain fish, sushi, deli meats, soft cheeses. I haven't heard anything about staying away from processed foods. It's generally not good for anyone but apart from that there's no bigger risk eating processed stuff when pregnant. I would call your doctor if they didn't discuss it with you as it's definitely their job to make sure you are aware of what you can and cannot have. Or a google search will have more in depth lists.

I am on extra vitamin d too around 2000iu as I was low before as well

Yeah hun as I explained above wanted to know the list of food which is you guys have ordered outside esp in chicken and was safe
as the general stuff I already know and my doc did tell me about that but I cannot go and ask them for every food item lol as I am gonna be out for long hence the confusions else I eat home food a lot so just want to be more sure by knowing the food list so I can have my list and be sure it's not gonna harm me

 

[hivechild]

Pearly...you mean food in restaurants? I think the biggest "no-no's" are certain types of seafood (tuna, swordfish and others high in mercury), uncooked sushi, deli-meats and processed foods like hot dogs, and certain soft cheeses but I've eaten some blue cheese without incident.

I've eaten everything from a salad to chicken wings to a burger to ice cream out and haven't had any issues getting sick, just a little too full maybe - that burger was amazing! I've even drank a coke! I wouldn't stress too much about the food because unless its not cooked all the way through, you can get just as sick from food you bought at the grocery store. I'd go out and eat whatever sounds good to you!

Yeah thanks hun I was asking about restaurants s foods like I knw the in general stuff what to avoid but just to make sure by knowing the names like buffalo chicken pizza of dominos is safe as I have already had it twice so wanted to get few Names of foods in my list which u guys have had outside and u felt fine esp In chicken as I don't eat meats

I don't think you can really do a comprehensive and accurate this is safe but that isn't list, especially if you're getting down to buffalo chicken at Dominos versus Applebee's.

You just have to use common sense, avoid anything unpasteurized or improperly cooked, and eat in places you trust the general hygiene and preparation practices of the kitchen staff for.

 

[fisher640]

We're (hopefully) flying to Florida tomorrow morning...we SO better not get snowed in and stuck here. I'll cry...a lot.

Fun...what part? I live in south Florida.

AFM, the boyfriend and I are going to dinner and a movie, 50 Shades of Grey I figured I'd torture him even more with a naughty movie since we haven't been doing much of anything else lol.

I'm going next Friday with some friends
DH was a complete no go. Doesn't he understand how going would benefit him?!

 

[fisher640]

Hive:
As long as the chicken is cooked properly it's fine
Good just need to be pasteurized and cooked properly. Lunch meats are supposedly okay as long as they're fukly heated through, at least that's my doc said.

 

[MrsG09]

Lol, Valentines Day for us (also my birthday) is consisting of packing and starting our relocation drive! We are stopping at a health/spa resort tomorrow for 2 nights where we won a stay through the Ellen Show, so that will be a nice break from the stress. Have a 1.5 hr mommy-to-be massage scheduled for our full day there! DH is trying out a Thai massage. I'm also going to get a chraniosacral treatment done, hoping it will help some of the tension in my neck and cut down on headaches I've been having. Then back to the driving grind!

For the food eaten in restaurants, really I think just know what is certain not safe, and avoid those. If you're eating in a reputable, trusted place, should be fine beyond those foods. Last night I had spinach artichoke dip, yum!

 

[Jo77]

Happy Valentine's Day all! x

 

[hopingnowsit]

Happy Valentines Day!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LavenderLove]

Happy Valentine's Day! Pamper yourselves ladies, you deserve it!

 

[KylasBaby]

3d ultrasound went amazing! Posted pics on fb and more on my journal, but I won't spam here with them all

Here is my favorite! I sleep this EXACT same way
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg6_zps4fcc9542.jpg
Chewing on her fingers!
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg1_zpsbe878823.jpg

And she is deffo a girl.
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg9_zpsc0c86b44.jpg
Can see the typical 3-lines if you zoom in
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg1_zpsd917f8d0.jpg

 

[greats]

Aww lovely scan photos!

Went to a beautiful wedding as my sister's plus one last night... Seriously the most extravagant wedding I've ever been to! 250 people there, filet mignon for dinner, candy bar, sweet pastry bar, open bar, the works. Yum! I had 3 tiny sips of red wine (shhh, not telling hubby bc he won't be too pleased) and it was fab! And there was another preggo lady at our table who is due in May with her first so it was fun answering all her questions! Lol

So my nausea came back 4 days ago. I'm not sure what to think of this? With my daughter all my ms and nausea was gone completely by 14 weeks. I'm just hoping I don't become one of those ladies who have nausea the entire pregnancy

 

[Sass827]

I still get naucious if I don't eat soon enough or if I smell yucky things. It's so weird.

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Hey Ladies,
sorry I am showing up late but may I join? I am due Aug 21 with a baby girl

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Team pink, Had an early gender scan and they did one 4D image for me.

https://i61.tinypic.com/2zrguc8.jpg

https://i57.tinypic.com/ossegw.jpg


https://i57.tinypic.com/29gljc6.jpg

https://i61.tinypic.com/9vb1v4.jpg


she was a wiggle worm

 

[Pnutsprincess]

3d ultrasound went amazing! Posted pics on fb and more on my journal, but I won't spam here with them all

Here is my favorite! I sleep this EXACT same way
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg6_zps4fcc9542.jpg
Chewing on her fingers!
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg1_zpsbe878823.jpg

And she is deffo a girl.
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg9_zpsc0c86b44.jpg
Can see the typical 3-lines if you zoom in
https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a589/KylaMissa22/imagejpg1_zpsd917f8d0.jpg

Congrats and beautiful scans!

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Kyla Marissa,
I sent you a message on FB to add me. my name is Lacey Payson. Please add me to the group

 

[KylasBaby]

Hey Ladies,
sorry I am showing up late but may I join? I am due Aug 21 with a baby girl

Congrats! Will add you

A question for everyone - would you like me to add baby names to the front page? Or just leave it as is?

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Hey Ladies,
sorry I am showing up late but may I join? I am due Aug 21 with a baby girl

Congrats! Will add you

A question for everyone - would you like me to add baby names to the front page? Or just leave it as is?

I'm fine with whatever the others decide