oh - according to an email from BFit - no barre this sunday, Mother's Day. So enjoy a day off!

Not feeling movement is a bit disheartening, even though it's normal. I'll be 16w on Friday and everything I read is "16-20 weeks....unless you're overweight". Except you feel it on the INSIDE, where there's no chub! WTF?

Glad to see everyone is on track and doing well. We haven't had any drop outs, huh?!

LJ, that is so exciting! Raspberry here, checking in from Africa this week (work trip). So far so good with the travel, but man I miss the glass of wine to take the edge off those long flights! We have our next ultrasound on Monday (I'll be almost 19 weeks), and I'm so hoping they can tell what it is. We are SO excited to see the baby again! Haven't really felt any movement yet, so I'm really crossing my fingers, hoping everything still looks good in there...

LJ here. The doctor said "don't go shopping yet but I am pretty sure it is a girl"

I have to go do another scan in 4 weeks as the baby wasn't entirely cooperative. I got to see some cute details though, like her toes. And her hand covering her mouth. My husband and I were both hoping for a girl so I am hoping that the prediction is accurate!

Everything was healthy and normal.

Hi afield - thanks for the update! I have a friend to just had twins and they were due really close to 39 weeks. So you never know! Congrats on hitting 16W. It's a nice milestone - I look forward to hitting it on Friday!

Wife is 16w1d today (x2), some sort of scan at the MFM tomorrow (anatomy I think??). Maybe we will get an idea of at least one of the genders?

Belly is a lot farther along than a 16w singleton belly. She has experienced some movement feelings. On the last sonar, they were moving then. Its just a matter of size getting big enough to feel.

Due date is 22 October. Late September is probably more realistic, though.

LJ here with a quick update - if the baby cooperates (fingers crossed) I should be able to find out the sex today!

I am either 18 weeks, 6 days or 17 weeks 6 days today. Has anyone else felt movement? I know it can be as late as 22 weeks but I am getting anxious!

hi! Peanut here.

Jin - that's awesome news on your GD test!

I'm doing fine. I have my 16 week appt this Wed =) which means only a few weeks left until we find out the gender!

So I hate to ask here but I really don't want this to go to waste....
Last year, I was basically suckered into getting a massage envy membership. If you don't know what it is, it's basically a committment to get a massage every month for a "member" rate of $59. They automatically take that out of your checking. Anyway, I hardly ever went, not because I didn't like massages but I just got too busy to make time. So now my membership is almost up (I will not be renewing), and still have 5 sessions left (60 min each). I think I can use up 3 sessions (with two 90 min prenatals) but will still have 2 sessions left, which I will forgeit if not used by the end of May.

Would anyone be interested in a session for just $50? I can transfer these sessions to anyone as a gift (I can only transfer one session per person) and you can paypal me the $50. The session has to be used by the end of the month. Anyway, let me know!

How is everyone?

Had a dr appointment today - GD test went great...sugar was 102! Weight gain is on target (I didn't ask for the number....lol).

I need to buy maternity pants today.

How is everyone else?

When is the "Feeling" for a meet up?

Aww, jin! I'm so sorry! I hope this weekend can bring you a sense of peace. -sepi

^ pumpkin

jindc wrote:Hi all
been a tough few days here. We were planning to visit family next week to share the pregnancy news in person. My cousin (who I call my aunt) ended up passing away two nights ago - funeral tomorrow. I am pretty upset that I was selfish enough to NOT tell her over the phone. I have the rest of the family to tell, but somehow it seems selfish to do it when they are mourning.

And my mom said pregnant women shouldn't go to cemetaries. So...trying to navigate that whole thing.

But...blurg. So much fun. I at least get to see family, but under these circumstances it's never fun.

hope you all have a much better weekend ahead than I do!

Oh, JinDC, so sorry. Remember why you chose to wait - good news delivered in person is more personal, more intimate. I don't know your aunt, but I bet she loved you very much, and would have treasured seeing your face when you delivered the news. If given the chance, news like this is ALWAYS nicest in person.

As for telling people in mourning, sometimes a bit of bright news can really make a difference.

Not that this is the same thing, but I'm not sure I mentioned this. My brother had some major, major, life-changing emergency surgery the other week (a major organ removed) and I had not told my dad / stepmom yet. I really did not know when or how to share the news with everyone so worried and upset. But when I did tell, although my news kind of took a back seat to the worry, it WAS a bright spot and I think appreciated. That said, this is not my first, so I didn't expect a big reaction anyway, but it might have been kind of sad to have the news lost in the shuffle of life otherwise.

I googled the pregnant women / cemeteries thing because I had never heard of it and saw that it is a Jewish custom. I had never heard about it. Let me know what you decide and good luck making the decision; it doesn't sound like the easiest thing to navigate. My sympathies are with you and your family. I hope you find some comfort with your family, and I hope your good news brings joy to others despite the sad situation.

I'm so sorry for your loss, jindc. These decisions are never easy about when to tell and how, please be gentle on yourself. You're doing your best.

Sending a hug and lots of warmth your way.

Poppy

Hi all
been a tough few days here. We were planning to visit family next week to share the pregnancy news in person. My cousin (who I call my aunt) ended up passing away two nights ago - funeral tomorrow. I am pretty upset that I was selfish enough to NOT tell her over the phone. I have the rest of the family to tell, but somehow it seems selfish to do it when they are mourning.

And my mom said pregnant women shouldn't go to cemetaries. So...trying to navigate that whole thing.

But...blurg. So much fun. I at least get to see family, but under these circumstances it's never fun.

hope you all have a much better weekend ahead than I do!

Wow, Pumpkin, that's awesome they've had so many adventures! Your little guy could give his classmates pro tips on travel for the under-4 set. :^)

We're actually talking about my husband and daughter coming along on my next conference trip, in late June. I'm not BF-ing any more, but it's in Orlando, right by Disney, and he has glorious visions of taking her to the Magic Kingdom while I sit through yet another seminar. The first conference was in SF, and I have to say I had a total blast, though I think they would have had fun coming along. The next conferences were in... Hollywood, Florida! And off to New Haven, CT! In February!

I'll second and third the advice to know TSA's policies about breast milk. I printed out copies of the policy and had them in my carry-on. It was totally fine, but I know plenty of folks who had a tough time of it.

Poppy