Can't admit to anyone else...

[3boys]

Yes that's what I'd always thought but when you were worrying about potty shot I thought crap if that's a boy there is no point in having a scan for nub lol

 

[MemmaJ]

Oh I see, sorry - I misunderstood!
Hopefully you'll get some good shots then!

 

[Dannypop]

When did it start to go fast for you dannypop? I just turned 14 weeks today and it is draggging. It feels even longer knowing I wont give birth until after summer, and summer is over 2 months away.

It's been so quick the whole way through -I think it was all the plans and dates I have had to constantly look forward to; so like mini little milestones along the way: the 13 week scan to find out gender, at 17 weeks it was Christmas holidays (it's our summer so the kids get 7 weeks and we went on two lovely holidays for 8 days each with the boys). Then it was the New Year and DS1 starting Grade 1 so a whole new adventure. I've made sure to keep myself very very busy with dinners with friends, pamper days, work (I freelance) and in South Africa we get a scan every 2 weeks from 32 week and now at 36 weeks it's every week. So that sets you up for counting down the sleeps!

Also, my biggest thing I guess is that because it's my last I am not always thinking "Man I've got to go through this discomfit/lack of wine/pelvic pain etc again". It's my last so I am treasuring it that much more. Makes the world of difference.

Set little goals every few weeks and it will pass quickly for you too

 

[hello_kitty]

When did it start to go fast for you dannypop? I just turned 14 weeks today and it is draggging. It feels even longer knowing I wont give birth until after summer, and summer is over 2 months away.

It's been so quick the whole way through -I think it was all the plans and dates I have had to constantly look forward to; so like mini little milestones along the way: the 13 week scan to find out gender, at 17 weeks it was Christmas holidays (it's our summer so the kids get 7 weeks and we went on two lovely holidays for 8 days each with the boys). Then it was the New Year and DS1 starting Grade 1 so a whole new adventure. I've made sure to keep myself very very busy with dinners with friends, pamper days, work (I freelance) and in South Africa we get a scan every 2 weeks from 32 week and now at 36 weeks it's every week. So that sets you up for counting down the sleeps!

Also, my biggest thing I guess is that because it's my last I am not always thinking "Man I've got to go through this discomfit/lack of wine/pelvic pain etc again". It's my last so I am treasuring it that much more. Makes the world of difference.

Set little goals every few weeks and it will pass quickly for you too

Sounds you kept yourself busy! Its so cold over here still with all the rain and gloom, so we've been indoors most of the time just pacing around. Hard not to think about it too much. I am sure it will go by faster once I start seeing my doctor every 2 weeks starting next week. We are also planning a trip down South hopefully in 3 weeks. I will be 18 wks. I stressed to dh that I really wanna go before I become too uncomfortable and he said yes. Once we come back I will be 19 weeks, so only 1 more week til the gender scan. There's lots of activities once the weather gets nicer and I am totally looking forward to it.

 

[MemmaJ]

I have found it's started to go a bit quicker since about week 24.
It's still not going quick enough for my liking though, haha!
I'm 30+4 now and have another growth scan 2 weeks today. So anxious to find out if she's still the size of an elephant...!

 

[hello_kitty]

I get a scan next week to check the length of my cevix, since I went into pre term labor twice. I was referred to the maternal fetal specialist. She said that I will probably find out the gender next week too. So excited!

I am going to be super busy from here until when I give birth. I have to start getting progesterone shots starting 19 weeks, seeing my ob every 2 weeks, and then another scan at 22 weeks. I will be getting frequent scans due to the pre term history and blood sugar.

 

[3boys]

so here is my nub pic

 

[MemmaJ]

That looks pretty girly to me....!

 

[Dannypop]

Yay Kitty it sounds like it's going to fly by for you too. Also, being busy with your other kids helps speed things along. Can't wait to hear what they say at your scan! I was told gender as early as 13 weeks

I've got my baby shower tomorrow. I've kept the gender a secret from everyone but did a reveal in the invitation for my special 20 girlfriends coming to the shower. 4 of my friends have taken over so I don't know where the shower is going to be or what we are doing which is too precious and exciting! I think they may go a bit nuts with the whole celebrating a girl thing which will be the first real time I will be celebrating too. I've not wanted to get overexcited as I still feel guilt at being so lucky to be having a girl and I worry to this day how I would be doing if this was a boy. I hope I would be like MrsH and embrace and accept the miracle of a child no matter the sex. You are an inspiration MrsH!!!!

 

[hello_kitty]

Another boy for us, but I got over the disappointment pretty quickly. Now we're excited.

 

[3boys]

Another boy for us, but I got over the disappointment pretty quickly. Now we're excited.

Congratulations that's wonderful news x

 

[hello_kitty]

Thanks! I came up with the clever idea of telling extended family that we are not finding out the gender if they ask. So far, no has found out yet because I dont see my family often. This will spare me all the crappy comments about another boy for the next 5 months or so.

The only thing I am bummed out about is we wont get to shop for this baby as far as clothing goes because this baby has a ton of hand me downs from his brothers. I had a summer and a fall baby so this baby is good to go.

All we need is a carseat, swing/glider and thats about it, and misc stuff like little socks and mittens. Sorting through the clothes again will be fun though.

 

[Dannypop]

Kitty you've made the spot-on decision not to tell anyone the gender and not to let on that you know. It's other people's expectations that ignite GD. Without that pressure I doubt we would feel half as much disappointment.

So exciting that you now know the gender and you can bond and plan your future with your amazing sons!!

 

[Bevziibubble]

Congratulations HK!

 

[3boys]

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[hello_kitty]

hmm...I cant zoom in on the pic 3boys because I am on my desktop. Was this an elective scan or the routine scan to check for downs? 13+6 is still quite early and I heard at this stage boys and girls can look the same. I was given a girl guess at my 12 wk scan but my girl is now a boy.

 

[kat132]

i have 3 days till my scan and i will find out if i am having my 3rd boy or my 1st girl! I have been trying to convince myself its a boy and telling everyone that i dont mind if it is and to a certain point i dont BUT i dont know how i am going to react if it is another boy. I would love a girl so much and everyone around me thinks this baby is a girl which is making it a little worse tbh. If they were all saying boy i wouldnt be feeling so...... pressured almost

I have posted a pic on gender prediction and 90%on there say girl and my husband who knew my other 2 were boys is also saying girl. I will feel like i am letting everyone down if its a boy

Anyway, i will update with the result on thursday, it is just nice to know other people understand how i feel.

 

[3boys]

i have 3 days till my scan and i will find out if i am having my 3rd boy or my 1st girl! I have been trying to convince myself its a boy and telling everyone that i dont mind if it is and to a certain point i dont BUT i dont know how i am going to react if it is another boy. I would love a girl so much and everyone around me thinks this baby is a girl which is making it a little worse tbh. If they were all saying boy i wouldnt be feeling so...... pressured almost

I have posted a pic on gender prediction and 90%on there say girl and my husband who knew my other 2 were boys is also saying girl. I will feel like i am letting everyone down if its a boy

Anyway, i will update with the result on thursday, it is just nice to know other people understand how i feel.

Oh I hope you get your girl i know what that desire is like but dont worry if its a boy, boys are just precious and after the news settles in you will just as excited, my 3 older boys are so close its lovely x

 

[3boys]

i have 3 days till my scan and i will find out if i am having my 3rd boy or my 1st girl! I have been trying to convince myself its a boy and telling everyone that i dont mind if it is and to a certain point i dont BUT i dont know how i am going to react if it is another boy. I would love a girl so much and everyone around me thinks this baby is a girl which is making it a little worse tbh. If they were all saying boy i wouldnt be feeling so...... pressured almost

I have posted a pic on gender prediction and 90%on there say girl and my husband who knew my other 2 were boys is also saying girl. I will feel like i am letting everyone down if its a boy

Anyway, i will update with the result on thursday, it is just nice to know other people understand how i feel.

Just had a look at your scan do you have any other pics? what gestation was this at? Its a very girly nub.

 

[kat132]

i have 3 days till my scan and i will find out if i am having my 3rd boy or my 1st girl! I have been trying to convince myself its a boy and telling everyone that i dont mind if it is and to a certain point i dont BUT i dont know how i am going to react if it is another boy. I would love a girl so much and everyone around me thinks this baby is a girl which is making it a little worse tbh. If they were all saying boy i wouldnt be feeling so...... pressured almost

I have posted a pic on gender prediction and 90%on there say girl and my husband who knew my other 2 were boys is also saying girl. I will feel like i am letting everyone down if its a boy

Anyway, i will update with the result on thursday, it is just nice to know other people understand how i feel.

Just had a look at your scan do you have any other pics? what gestation was this at? Its a very girly nub.

no they only gave me the 1 picture and i cant even compare to my boys as they are the worst scan pictures ever! i was 12 weeks 6 days on the scan. I will love baby boy or girl i just think i will be a bit upset as this is 100% my last so i will never have a girl