It's definitely more socially acceptable for girls to like traditional "boy" things. That was a hard fought battle that's only recently become so (last 50-60 years). I am ready for society to make the leap that toys and clothes don't need to be gendered.
That being said, I read a blog called Raising my Rainbow that's all about raising a gender nonconforming boy. It's a good read. There's also a book, and it goes through the thought process from beginning to now of how to navigate the realm of a boy outside of society's expectations. There is also a lot of talk of transgender and other LGBT issues.
1) When are you due? 6/23 according to LMP, 6/26 according to OPK. Today they said we were a few days shy of 19 weeks so I think 6/26 is closer.
2) If you found out, what are you having? We're having a son!
3) If you found out, did you have any sex disappointment? Nope, tears of joy.
4) What's your name strategy? Do you have a name set in stone? Taking a couple to the hospital? Not ready to pick yet? Now we can really start thinking about it! I have some ideas but not sure yet. I think we'll try to name him before going to the hospital but maybe be open to changing it when we meet him.
2) If you found out, what are you having? Still successfully team green!
3) If you found out, did you have any sex disappointment? (This is a "safe space" it's totally normal to feel a range of emotions when it comes to joining a team) N/A
4) What's your name strategy? Do you have a name set in stone? Taking a couple to the hospital? Not ready to pick yet? I would like to have our options pretty well narrowed down by the time we go to the hospital, especially since we need 2 of each!
4) If you aren't finding out, what's your name strategy? Do you have one of each set in stone? Taking a few to the hospital? Not ready to pick yet? See above...I hope we'll have 2 of each to take to the hospital with us. I'm pretty set on my top picks, and DH mostly agrees. We'll just have to iron out the details.
5) Any AWs/comments/questions? The twins looked great! Baby A is on my left, breech, kicking up a storm. A was measuring in the 50th percentile and about 9 oz with a heartbeat of 142. Baby B is on my right side, head down, all curled up but still wiggling, and has an anterior placenta. So likely all the kicks I feel as of now are Baby A. B was measuring in the 57th percentile and about 10 oz with a heartbeat of 138. They got all the measurements and pictures they wanted and said the babies look fantastic. Healthy beating hearts, healthy brains, and healthy babies! DH and I are thrilled!!
Post by origamimommy on Feb 3, 2016 18:39:19 GMT -5
We had our anatomy scan yesterday. Baby boy had an echogenic bowel and I was taken immediately following to have the MaterniT21 test done, as well as test for a virus. I was really shaken up yesterday, and I'm trying to remain calm and wait for the results on Tuesday. Anyone have experience or know anything? Maybe @frecklesandbrains ?
I'm sorry that you got not so great news yesterday origamimommy, and hope that the other test results bring some reassurance. I don't have any experience but hope that someone else might have some insight for you. Good luck!
Post by origamimommy on Feb 3, 2016 20:29:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys! It's been an emotional two days. We didn't expect the doctor to come in and say, "We found something." I'm just hoping Tuesday cones fast for my results.
Thanks guys! It's been an emotional two days. We didn't expect the doctor to come in and say, "We found something." I'm just hoping Tuesday cones fast for my results.
Sorry for all the stressful result! Echogenic bowel is another one of those "soft signs" like I talked about with the choroid plexus cysts. The vast majority of babies with it are normal, but it's seen at somewhat higher rates with some things, most notably Down syndrome, which is why they offered you the maternit21 test. But remember that most of the time it's nothing! It's especially reassuring if the rest of your anatomy scan was normal. Hugs and best wishes to you!
Thanks guys! It's been an emotional two days. We didn't expect the doctor to come in and say, "We found something." I'm just hoping Tuesday cones fast for my results.
I'm so sorry. The waiting is so hard-I am definitely in limbo too. Hoping both of our soft markers turn out to be nothing. Thinking about you, hugs!!
Thanks guys! It's been an emotional two days. We didn't expect the doctor to come in and say, "We found something." I'm just hoping Tuesday cones fast for my results.
I'm so sorry. The waiting is so hard-I am definitely in limbo too. Hoping both of our soft markers turn out to be nothing. Thinking about you, hugs!!
I've been out if the loop for a while, but I saw your post and I'm so sorry too! I'm hoping everything looks for both of us when we go back.
origamimommy I'm so sorry to read this. I'm a big believer in positive thinking, but I know how nerve wracking the wait for the results can be. Please try to stay calm this weekend while they run the blood test. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep in mind that it's just a soft marker like freckles said. It is not dispositive of anything. Sending you lots of hugs right now.
I go for my fetal echo on Monday to get more info on my baby's heart. I feel an amazing sense of calm at this point. I just feel like everything will be alright. I've tried not to think of it over the last two weeks, and I've only told my mom and MIL about it so as not to spread panic throughout my family and friends.
1) When are you due? June 19th. Will have an RCS around June 13th.
2) If you found out, what are you having? IT'A A GIRL!
3) If you found out, did you have any sex disappointment? (This is a "safe space" it's totally normal to feel a range of emotions when it comes to joining a team) I was shocked. I had totally convinced myself that she was a boy. I had always pictured having two boys. Little miss has other plans! DH is having a tough time I think. He isn't mad, just stunned. The whole experience made me a little bit sad, especially after the losses we had the summer. I just wanted him to be happy that we're having a healthy baby. I'm going to stop typing before I start crying again.
4) What's your name strategy? Do you have a name set in stone? Taking a couple to the hospital? Not ready to pick yet? We're 99% set on Nora Elisabeth.
5) Any AWs/comments/questions? HOW DO I HAVE A GIRL? I feel like a total noob. Also, recs for cute stuff that isn't too pink? Girly girl is not my taste.
Good luck to you and your little girl on Monday bgkc4! Hoping that everything looks good for you and you get some positive news!
nitecheese, congrats on your little girl and I love her potential name! I'm sorry that your husband is struggling with it. I get what you mean though about gender disappointment post-loss - it seems so odd to me to be focused on the sex when you're having a healthy baby. As for girl clothing, somebody posted an adorable outfit last week (babyzebra maybe?) from Carters and said that they have quite a bit of non-pink options. Have fun shopping!!
Post by ArgyleEnigma on Feb 4, 2016 11:39:11 GMT -5
origamimommy I'm sorry. For what it's worth, during my ultrasound the tech was training a new guy and teaching him that it is very easy to think a bowel is echogenic when it isn't, if your ultrasound settings are even a little bit off. I don't want to advocate for denial, but I did think that was relevant info you might want.
XP from randoms thread about my follow up from A/S sonogram today:
The baby looks GREAT! The appointment went really well!!!! The cysts are GONE! Her heart looks good! The specialist was really pleased! My cervix is long and closed so no explanation for the spotting. Overall, I am really thankful and happy. It was fun to see her moving around, swallowing, stretching, etc. She weighs 1 pound 4 ounces. So thankful. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. I still have placenta previa, but it has moved and is now only considered low lying or marginal previa. I have to go back in 5 weeks for a sonogram because they want it to be 2.5 cm from the cervix and mine is like 1cm, but it's moving in the right direction. SO RELIEVED!!! Now I'm going on Amazon to buy some baby stuff to celebrate.
Post by origamimommy on Feb 4, 2016 15:02:49 GMT -5
ArgyleEnigma, the doctor at Maternal Fetal Medicine did tell me that in a Level 2 ultrasound, the technology is so good that things can appear echogenic when really it means little to nothing in terms of the health of the baby. He also mentioned that babies are producing meconium at this stage and it very well could be that. He and my OB did a really good job of giving me facts while comforting me. I will say I am so fortunate to have such great doctors because my OB before this pregnancy was terrible. She never took me seriously or talked to me about stuff, nothing. So to have these two have been really great and comforting and loving is amazing. My OB gave me so many hugs when I saw her which meant a lot.
So right now, I am pretty calm. Everything I have heard is that one marker could mean nothing, and so until I get my test results back, I am trying to just enjoy feeling him move and taking it day by day. We have a really busy weekend so I hope that helps time pass by faster! Thank you all for your support, it means a lot!!
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