U.S. Mommies To Be

[southerngal2]

I'd do it for $40!

 

[lisaf]

lol ... damn you girls!

I know its a once in a life-time opportunity... that I can't exactly change my mind when the kid is 2.
Any chance you think that I'll be able to go, keep my eyes shut the whole time and only look at the pictures after he's born? Seems really unlikely, lol... but that would give me the best of both worlds... still being surprised at what he looks like, but getting to see the pics and have them as keepsakes...

 

[southerngal2]

No way I'd be able to keep my eyes closed!
Too curious about what she'll look like!

 

[MissFox]

I probably could have not looked if it was just me in the room but it was my DH, my mom and my BFF. There was no avoiding looking but I had every intention to look.

 

[lisaf]

lol... yeah... don't think I could go alone... and anybody's reaction in the room (even the tech doing the scan) would just make me look anyway.

Hmmmmmmm

 

[MissFox]

I think I have an idea of what my LO looks like but I think she will also look different- iykwim.
Plus the angles on some where not perfect and she had a squished face in some- but really it was amazing to see her face. It really made it a lot more real for DH- he wants her here now. NOW. lol

 

[southerngal2]

When do they say is the best time to get one.
I know they say not to go to early.

 

[MissFox]

28-30 weeks is the best time. I went at almost 30. I tried to go smack in the middle of the time because the longer you wait the less room they have and the less likely it is that you will see their face... Also- keep track of if your LO has a schedule already. I knew Rosie was awake every day at 3:30 so that's when I went.

 

[lisaf]

my place usually recommended 30-32 weeks so they have a bit more fat on their face and look less skeletal.
Since they saw me for a gender scan at 20 weeks, they told me I should actually come in at 34 weeks... because they knew the location of my placenta, they knew they'd have no trouble seeing him (though if he engages, I know that would block the view).
They did tell me to come in at 32 weeks if I just can't wait.

 

[luckyme225]

I have a ultrasound next Friday at 28 weeks but that's because I've had pregnancy complications. I'll probably have one more a couple weeks later as well because I have a history of IURG with my first.

 

[Soph22]

I was wondering this myself! Why don't they do an ultrasound once you're closer to delivery? It seems like they are always so far off on baby's size, I'd like to know AHEAD of time if my baby is too big for natural delivery! Same if he is in the wrong position or even "sunny side up". It's not like ultrasounds are all that expensive for doctors' offices to do, and it seems like they'd get so much helpful information.

 

[sara1786]

I'm in OHIO!!

ok... so I am not that excited about the weather but I am least I am with my family!!

 

[blessedmomma]

hi ladies! cant remember if i updated or not. its been a crazy week! enjoying our new addition and settling in once again to new family life nathon daniel was born feb 21st. 6lbs 13 oz.

 

[southerngal2]

Congrats!
He's so handsome!
How are you feeling?

 

[AuntBug]

Wow, he is beautiful! Hope everything went well.

 

[MissFox]

CONGRATS! He is BEAUTIFUL!


It's my baby shower today

 

[blessedmomma]

thanks ladies. i am feeling really good. wanting to get out of the house but its kinda cold so dont want to take the baby out in it. might have to sneak out a minute and leave the kids with DH just for my sanity.

my LO is early and kinda small so he wasnt eating very good. we finally realized his nipples were too hard for him to suck out of, so got him some new ones yesterday that are softer. poor little guy must have been starving lately he is eating like a champ now, lol!

 

[MissFox]

I'm glad to hear that he's eating well now and that you noticed the nipples were too hard. I say go ahead and get out for a few minutes! It's important for everyone that you keep your sanity
Congrats! I'm so happy to hear that the two of you are doing well!

 

[camishantel]

He is sooooooo cute blessed... glad your doing ok..

 

[sma1588]

awwww he is such a cute little guy!!!!!!!!!!


missfox- i hope u have a great babyshower and get lots that u need!!!!