April Diamonds!! [2016 Rainbows]

[NavyLadybug]

Taber you'll be almost 17 weeks by then won't you? They should be able to tell the gender fairly accurately at that gestation

 

[jtink28]

yes, i had my gender scan with Jackson at 16+1 and he was very obviously boy, no doubt about it!

 

[zmzerbe]

Not long to wait for the ultrasound confirmation, Z! And I'm sorry to hear your mother is divorcing, but I'm sure your children and her will love to be so close from now on!

Not at all! 17 + 1 today and my ultrasound is on the 16th and I'll be exactly 20 weeks! I cannot believe how fast this is all flying by!

And to be honest, the divorce is definitely better for her. He wasn't the greatest guy, very controlling and I think he was probably even abusive (emotionally mostly but I wouldn't doubt if he was physical in any way). My mom started a full time job and he is home all day and he took her house keys away so he could control when she left/came back. It was very unhealthy and my mom is happy to get out. Definitely happy to be closer to us too.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Oh goodness, that's awful, well in that case I'm glad she can move away from that and be happier!

 

[zmzerbe]

Oh goodness, that's awful, well in that case I'm glad she can move away from that and be happier!

Me too, not to mention it will be a lot easier financially to live in PA with me. She lives in NH currently and it's very costly in the winter.

 

[babyjan]

Awh congrats mo2p! I don't know if you remember we use to be part of breastfeeding ntnp thread? Where most of the ladies went on to have their babies! It's so nice that we are finally getting our rainbows God willing

My 20 week scan is end of November so still a while. I definitely think it's another boy

 

[NavyLadybug]

My best friend lives in NH, Z, she says her bills in winter are INSANE.

Babyjan, it's already almost Nov, so it's getting close!!!!

 

[babyjan]

I know navy! Time sure does fly!

I have my 16 week midwife apt tomorrow and I really hope she uses the Doppler to give me some reassurance. I'm constantly worried

 

[NavyLadybug]

I'm sure she will, Babyjan, they usually use dopplers at nearly every appointment even if she doesn't, you can always request that she do so

 

[mommyof2peas]

Awh congrats mo2p! I don't know if you remember we use to be part of breastfeeding ntnp thread? Where most of the ladies went on to have their babies! It's so nice that we are finally getting our rainbows God willing

My 20 week scan is end of November so still a while. I definitely think it's another boy

I for sure remember, thats why i was so happy to see you in this group

 

[zmzerbe]

Navy - Yes, they definitely are! We had propane heat growing up in vt and we had to fill our propane tanks at least once a month and it would cost upwards of 300-500 bucks a month just for heat and hot water.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Ack, no thanks, Z! LOL Its bad enough here in VA

 

[zmzerbe]

Ack, no thanks, Z! LOL Its bad enough here in VA

I feel ya! It's bad enough in PA too lol

 

[NDTaber9211]

Taber you'll be almost 17 weeks by then won't you? They should be able to tell the gender fairly accurately at that gestation

I'm sure they can I just don't know if they will since my actual gender scan will be later. Definitely going to try though.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Most Drs/techs will relent and tell you if your at least 17 weeks The 20 weeks scan is mainly to check overall anatomy and gender just kinda goes along with it

 

[babyjan]

Hey guys.

Had my 16 weeks apt today and although I arrived late she checked the heartbeat for me!!! It was my first time actually hearing it so I'm sooo happy

Does anyone know if there's any truth in boys having lower heart beats to girls? I'm very sure I'm having a lil boy I think I saw her write down 139bpm

 

[zmzerbe]

Hey guys.

Had my 16 weeks apt today and although I arrived late she checked the heartbeat for me!!! It was my first time actually hearing it so I'm sooo happy

Does anyone know if there's any truth in boys having lower heart beats to girls? I'm very sure I'm having a lil boy I think I saw her write down 139bpm

I don't think there is much truth to it honestly. Both of my boys always registered above 150, sometimes 160

 

[jtink28]

Hey guys.

Had my 16 weeks apt today and although I arrived late she checked the heartbeat for me!!! It was my first time actually hearing it so I'm sooo happy

Does anyone know if there's any truth in boys having lower heart beats to girls? I'm very sure I'm having a lil boy I think I saw her write down 139bpm

nope, no truth to it at all. it's 100% an old wive's tale. my son always had a really high heartrate - always in the 160's, sometimes even 170's. the other day this boy was in the high 150's - definitely both boys!

 

[NavyLadybug]

So glad you heard the heartbeat!! But I agree, 100% Old Wives tale. My son's HB was 172 the first time I heard it and my god-daughters was only 129 the first time her's was heard. However, there was a study done where up to 70% of women who guessed what their baby was based on feelings or instinct got them right, so the odds on that one are in your favor haha

 

[babyjan]

Oh ok! Other than that I seem to be craving similar stuff to my sons pregnancy. I don't know I guess I have to just wait but I'm definitely prepared to here 'boy' but that might also be because I already have a boy and kinda expect another lol!

Either way I'm happy