Breckan and Brian's Bundle!

[Brian's Bride]

Yesterday I had an appointment with a Reproductive Endocrinologist because I have been having some trouble getting PG. I went for an initial consult on April 14th and I thought it was CD 28. They told me to call on CD 1 of my next cycle. I had spotting on Friday the 17th so figured that was my day 1. So I called and scheduled my appointment which was yesterday. They said they were going to draw blood and do an ultrasound on my ovaries to make sure everything checks out. Brian had his sperm tested back in December and in the initial appointment, the doctor looked at one number and said he had clumpy sperm, which makes it hard to get PG.

I had also been prescribed Clomid for Feb and Mar, which I took. But it made my cycles super short. So I didn't take it on the third cycle, even though I picked up the prescription. Now I'm thanking god I didn't take it because I was already pregnant!

So I've had spotting in March and in April, so I figured I wasn't PG. We went to Orlando 4/4-11 and the whole time we were there I felt nauseous. Then when we got back from FL I'd be sitting at work wavering between nausea and being voraciously hungry. There was no in between. I told my mom and she said to talk to the doctor about it. I even told Brian I didn't feel like myself.

So fast-forward to yesterday and they are doing the internal ultrasound and instead of looking at my ovaries, he looked in my uterus. Sure enough, there's a sour patch kid in there! He was surprised at how big it was and asked if I took a PG test. I took a digital EPT but the screen was blank so I figured I wasn't and threw it away. I probably did it wrong. Doing the math, the doctor said I was due on 11/27/09 and that I got pregnant on March 6th. It's so weird to think of all the things that happened over the past 8 weeks that I was pregnant for. I even went to happy hour last Thursday! Whoops! No more of those for me! ha ha.

I was tearing up because I was in shock looking at this little fetus on the screen, wishing Brian was there because he wasn't supposed to miss anything. So after the appointment, I ran to Kohl's and bought a picture frame that says "Daddy & Me" and put the ultrasound pic in. Then I ran to the grocery store and got a birthday cake.

When I walked in the door, I went into the kitchen and took out the cake. I put a candle in it and lit it. Then I walked into the living room where Brian and Sam (DS) were and asked who wanted birthday cake. They both said, "Why?" I said, "Because we're having a baby in November!" Brian was stunned and I showed him the ultrasound. He couldn't stop staring at it and then he hugged me and we all couldn't believe it! Sam immediately said, "We'll have to think of a boys and girls name!" We said he could help pick, but that ultimately it would be mine and Brian's decision.

This morning everyone had to say goodbye to the baby before I left! I'm so excited about this!!! Thank you everybody for your support on the TTC thread. This was definitely a long and worthwhile journey and I can't wait to share updates with everyone!

[Kfancii]

Wow! Congratulations Breckan, Brian and Sam! I'm so happy for all of you because I know how much you wanted a baby! I think I would have fallen flat on the floor if the doctor would have given me the news you got! (Not sure I would have ever gotten up either! LOL) Here is wishing you an easy and wonderful pregnancy!

[Danielle9608]

Oh Breckan your story made me tear up! No fair I'm at work. I am so ridiculously happy for you, words can't even describe it!

[Brian's Bride]

Oh Breckan your story made me tear up! No fair I'm at work. I am so ridiculously happy for you, words can't even describe it!

Now you're making me tear up!! And I'm at work, too! I don't think we'll tell anybody at work until after Mother's Day, when my 1st trimester is officially over. I figure I'll bring in pink and blue cupcakes or cookies when I tell everyone here.

I am meeting my girlfriends on Thursday for a mini baby-shower/dinner for my friend Sara who is due mid-May. I'm already planning on telling them then! Sara and I started trying at the exact same time and I think she felt bad that I wasn't PG yet. So now our babies will only be six months apart!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Awwwwww :) Yeah!!!!!!!! That is wonderful news!

and I think it's lovely that it was a "surprise" to you too :)

:rofl: re: sour patch kid

[dizy1j62881]

Congrats!!! I would have been on the floor if it was me....Wishing you all the best with the blessed event and growing peanut!!!

[FFC]

I'm with Danielle on this. How exciting... I am looking forward to hearing all about your pregnancy progress!!!!

Btw... I missed something - who is Sam??

[Lids4u2]

Congratulations! How exciting! Best wishes for a fantastic and easy pregnancy! :jphappy:

[Brian's Bride]

Sam is my son from my first marriage. He's 11 now and can't believe he's going to be a big brother! He's been the only-child for so long now but he's stoked. And he'll be perfect babysitting age! LOL.

[FFC]

Sam is my son from my first marriage. He's 11 now and can't believe he's going to be a big brother! He's been the only-child for so long now but he's stoked. And he'll be perfect babysitting age! LOL.

Thanks for clarifying! I can understand his enthusiasm. Sierra still bugs me about having a baby - she approaches the subject just about every time I see her. She's going to be in his shoes before too long :) :)

Yes, babysitting age. Why do you think I'm waiting so long to get preggy? :rofl: J/k... but I did tell Sierra she'll be a good age for baby sitting LOL.

[savepaws]

Congrats!! I'm so happy for you!! This is so exciting!!!!

[TeacherSonja]

Congratulations Breckan! I'm so happy for you!

[Brian's Bride]

Wow! Congratulations Breckan, Brian and Sam! I'm so happy for all of you because I know how much you wanted a baby! I think I would have fallen flat on the floor if the doctor would have given me the news you got! (Not sure I would have ever gotten up either! LOL) Here is wishing you an easy and wonderful pregnancy!

Yeah, it was a good thing I was laying down for it. Actually, they told me and I sat straight up! They were telling me to lay back, relax, and enjoy looking at the pictures! If it wasn't for the internal ultrasound, I probably would've rolled off the table...

[gwenshack]

Yay! :) I know how much this means to you. Congratulations.

[Brian's Bride]

Yay! :) I know how much this means to you. Congratulations.

Thanks Gwen!

I can't stop staring at my new ticker now. I think it's soooo cute! :)

[Micah's bride]

Congratulations!!! I know how much you wanted another baby, I am so happy for you! Good luck, can't wait to see how you're progressing in your baby journal!!

[MrsDM]

AAHHHHH!!! BRECKAN!!!! CONGRATS!!!!

Better get that baby room in tip-top shape!!!!! :)

[Ninedays9]

Awwww, yay!!! Congratulations!! I'm glad someone finally got the news they've been waiting for on the TTC thread (I've been following it but haven't posted anything on it).

[BarceloMayaPalaceBride]

YAY!!!!!! I had to post in here too!!! I'm SO excited for you!!!!! :D

[WBandMe]

Congratulations!! I know you wanted this so very much, and I am so happy for you and your family!

[Mrs.Goff]

WOOOOHOOOO! Congratulations. I agree your new ticker is too cute. :D

[amisteratwisterandme]

Congratulations! What a great story to be bale to tell your little one.

[ikkin510]

COngratulations! What a wonderful surprise!!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Surprise indeed!!!! Holy Cow!!!!

[Docsgirl]

Congrats!! :D

[f77g4]

Congrats Breckan!!! :)

[Qtpie]

OMG, Congratulations. How exciting. I cant wait to hear more about your pregnancy.

[Nekochanpurr]

Congrats again! :D Your DS sounds adorable. <3

[Kirby]

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!

[val24]

Congratulations!!!!

[bichonlvr]

WOOO HOO!!! Congrats! This happens so often people go in and are starting the process and they are already prego! Can't wait to see the pics!!

[kgvettegirl]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys.

[Brian's Bride]

I came down with the worst head cold Monday night. I googled to see if there's anything I can take for my sinuses and nope! So I'm suffering through with Vick's Vapor Rub and my vaporizer. I bought some saline nose spray but I've never took it before and am afraid. I think it'll be like getting water up my nose and I don't really enjoy that feeling! I stayed home from work yesterday and dragged myself in this morning. I'm only staying for the morning and then going back home to bed! My shower this morning was awesome and opened up my nose, but now it's stuffed again. I'm just glad I found out I was PG before I got sick! There's not a lot of medicine pregnant women can take, only Tylenol.

[FFC]

I've got it too Breckan. I've been sick since Sunday night :( I hope you feel better soon!!

[Brian's Bride]

I've got it too Breckan. I've been sick since Sunday night :( I hope you feel better soon!!

I was thinking of you yesterday and today, too. So you're not feeling better yet?

[FFC]

I was thinking of you yesterday and today, too. So you're not feeling better yet?

Awww :wub: I feel fine until that sneeze comes up to the tip of my nose and then disappears - then I'm stuffed up, my eyes water up, and my nose tickles for the rest of the day until I sneeze a few times - which takes a lot of effort :urgh: . It all started in my throat, then went to my sinuses after my throat cleared up, now it's going into my chest and I'm congested and sniffling. I'm kinda wheezing today :bbeek:. I hope yours goes away fast! Whenever I get sick it tends to drag on and on and on anyway, so I'm kinda used to it :irked:

So any idea when you get your first ultrasound pic? Or do you have it already?

[Brian's Bride]

I was soooo excited to find out Andrea (BarceloMayaPalaceBride) is PG, too! Yay us!! I hope there are many more BFPs to come out of the TTC thread!

We have our first OB appointment this afternoon at 1pm. DH took the afternoon off to come with me! We're super-excited about it but I'm not sure what to expect. Probably give a urine/blood test, but other than that?? I didn't shave my legs because I'm so tired in the mornings I can barely get washed in the shower. I have no extra energy for that other stuff! So I'm kind of hoping to keep my pants on today! LOL.

The doctor was recommended by my SIL. I wasn't too keen on continuing with the doctor who had prescribed the Clomid, just because I felt like she didn't really care or take any interest in me. So this new doc was doing rounds while my SIL was in the hospital after giving birth last summer and she really liked her. Plus, SIL's regular OB/GYN had moved out of the area so she needs a new one, too, possibly. She said if she ever needed another one she'd go to this one.

I can't wait for DH to hear our baby's heartbeat!

[Danielle9608]

Good luck on your appointment. I hope you come back with a US picture!

[FFC]

I can only imagine your excitement! I can't wait to hear how the appointment goes!

[Brian's Bride]

The appointment went well! We got to see our little peanut again. Although now he resembles a Wii character more than a Sour Patch Kid. Round head, round body, with two little circles for arms. Seriously! :)

The doctor was awesome, too! Very friendly and outgoing. I'm excited to have her as my OB. I need to have Brian scan the U/S pictures so I can post them. It's just too much work to go down to the basement to do all that computer stuff when I'm comfy using the laptop in the living room!

[wannabeNurse2]

Congratulations!

[f77g4]

Glad the appointment went well!

[gwenshack]

Yay! Glad you like the new doc and the appointment went well. :) Any morning sickness?

[alli816]

Congratulations Breckan, I wish you and Brian and Sam the best of luck with your little one....:)

[FutureKelley]

Congratulations!

[Docsgirl]

If your nose is still plugged up, you could always try a neti pot. It's a nasal rinse that is water and salt. Kind of weird at first, but they really work!

[Brian's Bride]

Yay! Glad you like the new doc and the appointment went well. :) Any morning sickness?

No morning sickness. I do feel nauseous at times, but usually if I eat something then I'm fine. I have a whole cabinet full of snacks at work! I've been really lucky so far!

[FFC]

Oohhhh I can't wait to see your little Mii!!!! :whoohoo: I got a chuckle how you compared your little one to a Mii :) So glad your appointment went well!

[Brian's Bride]

If your nose is still plugged up, you could always try a neti pot. It's a nasal rinse that is water and salt. Kind of weird at first, but they really work!

I've heard about the Neti pot but I'm so squemish I didn't want to try it. I finally started feeling human again on Monday and now I'm just down to a stuffy nose. I did get a list of acceptable medications for sinus congestion at yesterday's appointment. Sudafed is on the list, so next time I'll definitely be taking it!

[BarceloMayaPalaceBride]

Brecken-I've been SO stuffed up for the past few days. I'm convinced it's the hormones because I'm not actually "sick." It's the strangest thing. I was REALLY squeamish about the netti pot, AND it makes me gag, but also helps alot. I can't believe you're 10 weeks already WOW!!! Just dropping in to wish you ALL the best!!!

[Brian's Bride]

I was too squeamish to try the Neti pot! But if I ever get congested like I was, I'll definitely try it.

I was reading the nasal congestion is an early sign of pregnancy. It didn't say why, though. So that's a good thing! I did a list of acceptable medicines and Sudafed was on it. Thank goodness!

Also, I don't know if asthma runs in your family (it doesn't in mine), but one of my good friends is due May 22. Her hubby has severe allergies so she's worried. She said you need to eat 4+ apples a week during your pregnancy and NO TYLENOL your last trimester and that should hopefully reduce baby's asthma chances.

[Heywie]

Congratulations! I just read your first post on here and your story had me tearing up at work! It's been fun following your journey! I can't wait to hear more!

[Brian's Bride]

Congratulations! I just read your first post on here and your story had me tearing up at work! It's been fun following your journey! I can't wait to hear more!

You have the baby bug! Yay!

My pants are definitely tight. I went to Target to find some maternity pants so I can be comfortable, but they didn't have my size! One was too big, the other too small. So now I'm on the hunt for both dress pants and everyday pants.

In other news, I bought a new bra! I'm now a 38D ladies! Was a C cup two months ago. I hope they don't get too much bigger! Ha ha. DH isn't complaining!

[FFC]

Congrats on the new... um.. upsize? :D :D

Good luck lookin' for the pants!!!! Are you going to do belly pics?

[Danielle9608]

In other news, I bought a new bra! I'm now a 38D ladies! Was a C cup two months ago. I hope they don't get too much bigger! Ha ha. DH isn't complaining!

HAHA that's awesome!

[Brian's Bride]

Congrats on the new... um.. upsize? :D :D

Are you going to do belly pics?

I am planning on doing the big belly pic at 8 months. I've been trying to find a reasonable photographer. I really should do home compilation pics along the way. I just look and feel fat! I don't look very pregnant at the moment, more like I've been indulging in too many doughnuts! :winktongue:

[FFC]

I am planning on doing the big belly pic at 8 months. I've been trying to find a reasonable photographer. I really should do home compilation pics along the way. I just look and feel fat! I don't look very pregnant at the moment, more like I've been indulging in too many doughnuts! :winktongue:

You should have DH take pics every month so you can see your progression :) Even if you don't post it here, it'd be something you can compare with next time - if there is a next time.

[MrsDM]

I am planning on doing the big belly pic at 8 months. I've been trying to find a reasonable photographer. I really should do home compilation pics along the way. I just look and feel fat! I don't look very pregnant at the moment, more like I've been indulging in too many doughnuts! :winktongue:

Breckan, I'm not sure what you were looking to spend, but check out my photographers for the wedding: http://www.spottswoodphotography.com

They charge $150 for the session and then $75 per session for the next year to capture your baby growing up!

[Heywie]

Have you heard of the bella band? My girlfriend is using it and just absolutely swears by it. You can wear all your normal pants but the band goes around your waist so you just don't button your pants like normal. It's hard to explain, but google it! I think Target sells it too!

[Brian's Bride]

Breckan, I'm not sure what you were looking to spend, but check out my photographers for the wedding: http://www.spottswoodphotography.com

They charge $150 for the session and then $75 per session for the next year to capture your baby growing up!

Thanks for the lead! I'll definitely check them out!

[Brian's Bride]

Have you heard of the bella band? My girlfriend is using it and just absolutely swears by it. You can wear all your normal pants but the band goes around your waist so you just don't button your pants like normal. It's hard to explain, but google it! I think Target sells it too!

Yep, I've heard of the Bella Band and googled instructions on how to make your own. The best one I found was to take a cotton tank top you already have and just cut it straight across under the arms. Then sew it shut and voila! Your own Bella Band! I still have to try it out.

[Brian's Bride]

I brought treats into work this morning to make the big announcement. I'm a buyer, so I had to have my email slanted a little bit. This is what I sent out:

There was a stork sighted in the Purchasing Department and he left treats for me to share with you!

He told me he would be back around November 27th with his final delivery. The product he is delivering has a long lead-time and I will of course be requesting tracking information when the date gets closer.

Enjoy!

Everyone thought it was really cute and of course I haven't gotten much work done yet today. And people have taken more blue cookies than pink ones!

[dizy1j62881]

thats such a cute way to tell people!!!

[savepaws]

What a cute idea!!!

[FFC]

That's CUTE!!!! I don't know if I'd have the patience to write something up - I'd tell my cubbie and it'd be over LOL!

[MrsDM]

That is soooo cute!!!

[MrsDM]

Oh! I just noticed...200 days to go!!! WHOO HOO!!!

[Heywie]

That is adorable! I'm with FFC - I don't think I could keep it a secret for very long. My friend in the office would find out and then everyone would know!

More blues than pinks... I wonder if it's a clue...

[Brian's Bride]

My MIL bought me a test from Walgreen's, called Intelligender. You pee into a cup (the first urine of the morning) and take a syringe full and squeeze it into another cup that has some chemicals in it. Yes, I felt like I was in Chemistry class again. I did it yesterday morning at 6:30am and I was at my parents' house. My brother was up with my niece (11 months old) and was like..."Did you just walk through the living room with a cup of pee?" So he sat there and watched while I did this at the kitchen table. If your urine turns dark green it's a boy, and if it stays yellow to orange it's a girl. Well, my Intelligender test definitely was dark green! It was supposed to take ten minutes but it was turning dark after 3 minutes.

And the Chinese Birth Chart also says BOY!!!

We'll have to start seriously cracking on a boy's name. So far our short list is:

Brant
Brogan
Bevan
Brendan

Yes, Brian really wants a "B" name. Preferably even a "Br" name to match our names! But we've also talked about having "Brian" for the middle name, so to have two "Br" names is a little overkill!

[f77g4]

How exciting!

I've seen Ellen do tests on her show before with pregnant guests. Last week Heidi Klum was on and they did some of them. Some of the questions were if you crave salty it's a boy, sweet its a girl. If someone asks for you to show them your hands do you show them palm up or down (up was a girl). There's also one with a pendalum swinging over your hands.

Heidi wouldn't say what she was having but all 3 of the tests said a girl. Then a few days later on the net I read that Seal revealed in an interview that it was a girl.

[FFC]

Awsome!!! I haven't ever heard of Intelligender!!!

How bout Brodie/Brody/Brock/Braiden? :D Have you checked out baby name websites? You can browse B's all day long :)

[Brian's Bride]

I've been craving sour cream and onion potato chips! Definitely SALTY!!! Must be another sign!

[Brian's Bride]

Awsome!!! I haven't ever heard of Intelligender!!!

How bout Brodie/Brody/Brock/Braiden? :D Have you checked out baby name websites? You can browse B's all day long :)

Oh yeah. We've been through those names. Brody reminds him of stupid Brody Jenner (Lauren Conrad's friend). Brock is the name of this really overweight guy at the baseball stadium who shouts "Popcorn! Peanuts!" and I have a cousin who named their son Brayden, so that's out of the question. Out of all the "B" names, he really likes Brayden the best. So that's why it's hard to say no, but there's already a Brayden in the family! Although we never see this particular kid, it just seems like too close of relation. We have different last names, too.

[FFC]

That's what happened to me - I liked Kylie and Kaylee... and both names got used in my family LOL.

I'm excited for you!!!!!!!

[Heywie]

How cool!

I've never heard of Intelligender. How soon can you test?!

[Brian's Bride]

You can test as early as 6 weeks. It's $30 at Walgreen's. I'm sure other stores carry them, too. It's just neat to see if it'll be accurate!

[FFC]

I just was lookin at baby B names and saw "Bandana" and "Banjo" :snide:

Thought you may get a giggle out of that :)

[BarceloMayaPalaceBride]

Brecken, I CAN'T believe you're 12 weeks already!!! How exciting!!!! I am TOTALLY with you on the salty thing. I usually LOVE sugar, but cannot stand it during pregnancy. My husband is like "yeah, that's DEFINETELY my kid." Sorry I haven't posted in your "Bundle Thread" lately, but I've been EXTREMELY struck with morning sickness (except I have day all night sickness, and actually ONLY feel good for a short time in the mornings....go fingure.....) I love every minute of it though! :)

[gwenshack]

Just checking in - glad you're doing ok! :)

[Heywie]

I was watching TV last night and thought of you because there was a little boy named Bryant on the news. Then, this morning on the radio, a guy called in name Brady... Just wanted to shoot a couple more name ideas your way! I know you're looking for Br's!

[Micah's bride]

Just wanted to see how your bundle is progressing! I really like Brady or Brody, I have a friend who named her twins that and she has a Brock.

I've never heard of Intelligender, either. It will be neat to see how accurate it is! Do you have any feeling about which it is? When I was pregnant with my son I just had a feeling he was a boy, even though everyone else said I was carrying like he was a girl.

[Brian's Bride]

Thank you for the name suggestions, everybody! We're really leaning towards Banjo, thanks to Justina. NOT!!

I've dropped some good chunks of change on maternity clothes recently. I'm at $250 so far but think I have a good base for work and some casual clothes. I'm also scouring the resale shops and got some cute tops and a pair of capris so far.

I also wanted to note that my belly is starting to make a good holding spot for my Heath Bar Blizzards...

I have a feeling it's a boy. Just call it mother's intuition... I'll be super-surprised if I find out it's a girl! But I suggested Aubrey for a girl's name and surprisingly DH liked it. So we'll see how that goes. We're still at a loss for boy's names. The current fave is Brant Porter. I've been told that's "too big of a name" for a little boy. One reason why I don't like sharing our name choices, I take the criticism a little hard. Must be the hormones!

[Kfancii]

Awww... I like the name Brant Porter. I don't think it is too big a name at all for a little boy! It isn't like you are naming him Fritz or Harold. Now those are old man names to me!

[FFC]

Thank you for the name suggestions, everybody! We're really leaning towards Banjo, thanks to Justina. NOT!!

I've dropped some good chunks of change on maternity clothes recently. I'm at $250 so far but think I have a good base for work and some casual clothes. I'm also scouring the resale shops and got some cute tops and a pair of capris so far.

I also wanted to note that my belly is starting to make a good holding spot for my Heath Bar Blizzards...

I have a feeling it's a boy. Just call it mother's intuition... I'll be super-surprised if I find out it's a girl! But I suggested Aubrey for a girl's name and surprisingly DH liked it. So we'll see how that goes. We're still at a loss for boy's names. The current fave is Brant Porter. I've been told that's "too big of a name" for a little boy. One reason why I don't like sharing our name choices, I take the criticism a little hard. Must be the hormones!

OMG that's hularious :rofl:

I like Brant Porter! While it may be a big name - everyone is a baby at one time or another, so what's so different about your baby from any other Brant or Porter on earth? :bbeek:

So how far along are you by now anyway? Have you gained any weight or maintained??

:) :) :)

[Danielle9608]

I like your name choices!

[Brian's Bride]

I'm 12 weeks and 5 days. The days just seem to be dragging by... and I have to go for 40 weeks?!?

I haven't gotten on a scale since my first doctor visit. My next one is on May 26th, so I'll know more then. I'm too afraid to get on one at home since my belly is growing. I'm probably up 10#, at least! :bbeek:

Did I mention that my mother had the nerve to ask me how much weight I "planned" on gaining?? I said, however much it takes. She must've told me that a few weeks ago and I can't remember if I posted it on here or not. I'd like to stay under 50#, even under 40# would be awesome. But I'm not planning on a certain number. How annoying for her to even ask me that! Although, I will say she was rather catty when my SIL was pregnant, and always speculating about how much weight she gained... Hrmmm...

[MrsDM]

I love the name Brant Porter! It may be a big name for a little guy, although I don't think so either, he isn't going to be little forever! Better have a name that he is going to grow into than out of!

[FFC]

My sister only gained like 5 lbs during her pregnancy.... and I know someone else who lost weight. But I guess you have to have weight to lose in order for that to happen LOL!

Hahahaaa.. so how much weight do you "plan" on gaining? :D

J/K!!!!!!! :) :)

[Brian's Bride]

I just wanted to elaborate on the name thing. There's another baby forum that I'm on where I was all excited to post my name choices. Then you can have people vote on them and all FOUR boy names got thumbs down, except for Brayden. But that name is sooo popular right now, which is another reason why I don't want to use it. Anyways, that just burst my bubble that nobody liked the other names I had posted. But then I decided that I shouldn't care what other people say or think, as long as DH and I like the names, right?!? And none of them were too out there or anything!

[Danielle9608]

But then I decided that I shouldn't care what other people say or think, as long as DH and I like the names, right?!? And none of them were too out there or anything!

Yup! That is the attitude! :)

[FFC]

I just wanted to elaborate on the name thing. There's another baby forum that I'm on where I was all excited to post my name choices. Then you can have people vote on them and all FOUR boy names got thumbs down, except for Brayden. But that name is sooo popular right now, which is another reason why I don't want to use it. Anyways, that just burst my bubble that nobody liked the other names I had posted. But then I decided that I shouldn't care what other people say or think, as long as DH and I like the names, right?!? And none of them were too out there or anything!

Scr*w what they think.... it's what you think that matters anyway. :o

[Ninedays9]

I like your name choices! I have a friend named Aubrey, and I like the name muchly. I also say to ignore people when they say negative things about the names you like. I know what you mean about wanting to stay away from the really popular names... though my favorite names quickly went to the top of the popularity lists (Ethan and Isabella). I think once you name your baby what you name him or her, it'll fit the way you want it to!

[Heywie]

The good news about other people disliking your names is that they won't be naming their babies the ones you like! No one ever likes the names I like either - don't worry! It wouldn't stop me from choosing one I liked!

And PS - I love the name Brant. I've never heard it before, but it's cute and it matches the BR thing you have going on!

[Brian's Bride]

Thank you for the boost in my naming abilities, ladies! I knew there was a reason I stuck around this forum. I'm feeling much better about the name thing now! :)

[f77g4]

I love your name choice too!

[Nekochanpurr]

The good news about other people disliking your names is that they won't be naming their babies the ones you like! No one ever likes the names I like either - don't worry! It wouldn't stop me from choosing one I liked!

And PS - I love the name Brant. I've never heard it before, but it's cute and it matches the BR thing you have going on!

Thats what i was gunna say! haha

[Brian's Bride]

We had doctor appointment #2 today. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat, which was a relief! I've been feeling a lot better (energy-wise) and yet I'm not really feeling any fetal movement. I'm kind of in-between and wouldn't know I was pregnant if not for the potbelly I've got going on... so we were really happy at our appointment today. Baby's heartrate is 153 bpm. Good and strong!

Then we had a discussion on diet soda and if it was okay to drink. She said it was in moderation (like everything else)! So yay! I was more happy to hear that than DH, since he despises any kind of diet soda. And since I do the shopping... we never have regular soda! He's been enjoying my break from diet.

I'm up 5# so far. Not too shabby! I was worried it'd be more like 10. Our next appointment is June 22nd.

[FFC]

Great to hear! Must have been awsome to hear your baby's heart beat :) I can't believe you're 3 months along already!!!!

[Heywie]

That's awesome, Breckan!

It must be so cool to have some real proof that you're carrying a little baby in your belly!

Congrats!

[Danielle9608]

Glad to hear everything is going well! Are you able to find out the sex at the next appointment or are you not going to find out?

[gwenshack]

I'm glad your doctor's appointment went well! :)

[Qtpie]

how exciting to hear the heartbeat, i cant wait to hear my little ones heartbeat. Hopefully soon.

[Brian's Bride]

I've recently begun looking for nursery themes and I really like the following two:

Jungle Tales (the room is already painted in this color!)

http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/cci/cci2517096-big.jpg




And my other favorite is because DH and I met at a firetruck manufacturer. I figured if I needed to girl it up (don't think I will have to) I could add red gingham curtains with red bows, really play up the red. I just really like this because it has some of mommy and daddy's history together!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k33/laurenstyle/beddingsets/lg_crib_2016_v2.jpg

[FFC]

Awwwww how cute!!!! Matt and I have already *tentatively* picked out our first baby's theme :wub: So much fun!

[Micah's bride]

Those are both adorable. DH and I want to do a theme that is appropriate for both my son and the baby. We've been looking at Pop Monkey, which reminds me a lot of the Jungle Tales, I really like little monkeys right now!

How exciting about hearing the heartbeat, I still remember the first time I heard my son's, almost 9 years ago.

[Danielle9608]

I love both the themes you picked out!

[gwenshack]

I want to play in the fire truck room! :)

[MrsDM]

Awww those are soooo cute!! Although, I'm a bit more partial to the Jungle Tales room..those animals are adorable!!

[Heywie]

I love the room ideas! I'm also partial to the jungle theme, but I'm an animal nut!

If it's a little boy, the second one is perfect! I think you could girl-ify it, but it is still pretty boyish!

I'm so excited for you. I can't wait to be at a stage where I can start thinking of nursery decorations! I won't let myself go there yet!

[f77g4]

Both are really cute but I am partial to the jungle one too.

[yam102284]

Those are both really cute room themes! :) I love the fire truck one though.

[Qtpie]

Oh my both of those themes are adorable. I really like the jungle one as well. Let us know which one you decide on.

[Brian's Bride]

I still haven't decided on a theme... we probably will be more definitive when we find out the baby's gender.

Now onto the latest news: Strange pregnancy dreams! Good lord they are so vivid! Two nights ago I dreamt that I had a daughter named Portafina who had a little friend named Bradley. They were trapped in an underground shelter with a cat named Lucifer. I saved Portafina and the cat and then when I realized what the cat's name was, I tried shoving it back underground and saving Bradley instead.

So I dropped those names on DH the following morning and got the big thumbs down. So no little Portafina, Bradley or Lucifer for us! LOL.

Last night I went to bed at 6pm (had a bad headache) and didn't get up until 6 this morning! What a relaxing evening!!

[Danielle9608]

Wow that is a crazy dream!

[Heywie]

LOL! DH wasn't biting on Lucifer, huh? Strange... haha

My dreams are crazy and I'm not pregnant... I can't imagine what it will be like when I get pregnant!

[Brian's Bride]

I went rummaging this past Saturday afternoon and found some awesome deals! I found a Boppy Pillow for $3!!! Slipcovers are sold at Target for $8 if I want/need to change it. It's currently blue with blue and aqua circles. Retail on the pillow is $25. Baby can rest inside, or it provides support if you are bottle or breastfeeding.

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:JceZzwHCzVJxmM:http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/10/109609/08_2008/boppy.jpg

I also found a vibrating seat that plays music and has lights for $7! This is the exact one I bought. Retail is $40! Whoo-hoo!

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:zJomLa0RLUFr5M:http://www.kidsmoda.com/image/Furniturenew/230190478.jpg

I also found a Carter's snowsuit for $5! It looks brand new and is super-soft and fuzzy. I don't think it was ever worn. Kind of like these, only light blue. And it has the buckle notch taken out so you can put the carseat buckle through it. Size 0-6 months, so it'll be perfect for my Thanksgiving baby!

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:Ic7h1OvtZFxOqM:http://magickidsusa.com/images/polo-snow-suit-.jpg


And of course I brought home about 3 bags worth of clothes, too. I really need to stop buying clothes now until AFTER we find out the sex! I'm still on the lookout for a Diaper Genie and a Pack and Play. I'm having so much fun finding these bargains!!

[Danielle9608]

Congrats on the finds! When do you find out the sex?

[Brian's Bride]

Congrats on the finds! When do you find out the sex?

My next doctor appointment is June 22nd, and from there I can schedule an ultrasound. I'm hoping to schedule and find out the week of July 6th. I will be shocked if I find out it's a girl! Famous last words... LOL!

[Heywie]

Sounds like you got some steals!!!

It will be hilarious if you have a girl and you've bought all this boy stuff!

I can't wait to find out! I'm living vicariously through you and all the other OW preggers on here!

[Brian's Bride]

It will be hilarious if you have a girl and you've bought all this boy stuff!



I know!! But then I figure, girls can wear blue but boys can't wear pink! Plus, I won't feel bad because I haven't paid retail prices on any of this stuff. I'm so set on it being a boy...

[EarlyBird]

Hhaha your sooo funny.. buying all this stuff without knownign the sex.. well it looks like your gearing up for a boy, so hopefully thats a subconcious thing and all your new blue items will go perfectly :)

oh my goodness about that boppy find.. love those.. i get those for every friends shower..

[brendalin]

OMG!!!! You are pregnant!!!! CONGRATS!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!:whoohoo: I am going to read through some more of your journal now.... i couldn't wait until the end to post! YIPEE!!!!

[Brian's Bride]

EEeeeee!!! Thank you! Enjoy the story! We've all missed you around here and I'm so excited that you're back!!

[f77g4]

Yay - congrats!!! Awesome steals!

[brendalin]

I love all great deals you have gotten so far! I love rummage sales. When we had our city wide slaes a couple of weeks ago I kept thinking, WOW, baby jackpot! Can't wait to hear/read more!

[Brian's Bride]

I had a bit of a scare this afternoon after seeing drops of blood in the toilet and on my toilet tissue. It was bright red. I didn't have any cramping or pain, but called the doctor's office right away. They asked if I had a bladder infection (no), vaginal discharge that wasn't normal (uh, I've been pretty mucus-y since the beginning, so no change there) and asked if we've had intercourse lately (no!). Since there was no pain and no more blood I'm just going to keep an eye on it. The nurse said that the vaginal lining can still shed if it's not in the uterus... I'll have to look that up. I did spot for two cycles after becoming PG, so who knows?! I never, ever spotted or anything with my first one 10 years ago.

[Qtpie]

oh no breckan, i hope everything is ok, please keep us updated as soon as you know anything. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[yam102284]

Congrats on all the finds! Sounds like you got some great deals! :)

[Brian's Bride]

oh no breckan, i hope everything is ok, please keep us updated as soon as you know anything. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

I'm fine! Nothing new to report, so hopefully it was just a fluke or just lining being shed. Thank you for your kindness! How have you been feeling??!?

[Qtpie]

I'm fine! Nothing new to report, so hopefully it was just a fluke or just lining being shed. Thank you for your kindness! How have you been feeling??!?

I have been ok for the most part. I have had some MAJOR nauseousness though, then on friday i had some cramping so the doctor sent me to the ER. It turned out to be nothing, and i got to see my little one in an ultrasound. It was so tiny and so cute. So hopefully everything else goes smoothly for the both of us. I have another doctor appointment tomorrow.

[ikkin510]

I had some spotting for no reason when I was pregnant with my first. Everything turned out fine. I'm sure things will be ok with you too!

[BarceloMayaPalaceBride]

Hey Chica!! Just checking in!!! I can't believe you are already 16 1/2 weeks!!! WOWZA!!!!!!! Hope all is GREAT! :)

[Brian's Bride]

Andrea, can't believe you're at 11 weeks!!! This is just too cool for us!

I had some more mysterious spotting on Friday and went to the doctor. Got to hear the heartbeat and everything looked good. Doctor suspects it's a low placenta and to not have intercourse, so as things aren't bumping against my cervix! Ha ha. I don't feel like "dancing" anyways, so no biggie for me. But you'd think the moon fell when I broke the news to DH. "For how long?" was his only question. It was an on-call doc and I have my regular appointment on the 22nd, so I'll ask. It's not like we dance all the time anyways, last time was on our anniversary on 5/31!

But things are looking good and I'm 16-1/2 weeks along!

[Danielle9608]

Sorry to hear about the no dancing :( I hope you and your little one are healthy!

[Brian's Bride]

Sorry to hear about the no dancing :( I hope you and your little one are healthy!

Thank you! That reminds me, I got a message from the doctor's office to call them. I had the Quad test done last week and they probably have the results. Quad test is for Down's and birth defects. Although the rate of false positives is high for Down's, so I'll probably take the results with a grain of salt. They can see most problems on the 20 week U/S so it would seem the quad test is probably not really required. But our insurance covered it. I'll have to send an update when I find out. I just tried calling the office, but for some reason I have to speak to the actual nurse who called, who isn't in until tomorrow. WTF? So now I have to wait another 24 hours.

[Heywie]

UGH that's so frustrating you have to wait another day! I really don't understand our medical system sometimes.

Glad to hear they aren't worried about the bleeding. Must have been so frightening! I'm sure my DH would not like the news about the dancing either, but who really feels like it when you're dealing with a little peanut growing inside you!?!

[Brian's Bride]

I made the call to the doctor's office this morning. Quad test came back as normal. Yay! That's one less thing to worry about!

[FFC]

:whoohoo: That's great news!

[Qtpie]

thats amazing news. So glad to hear it was normal.

[Danielle9608]

YAY, great news!!

[Brian's Bride]

I had my regular appointment this past Monday and everything was great. I was prescribed some prenatal vitamins (Prenate Elite) because my Walgreen's version was giving me these horrible headaches! I haven't taken a vitamin in over two weeks so I wouldn't get the headache. I took my new one this morning and I had a teensy bit of a headache, but that could be due to the heat!

Great news is that I scheduled my gender ultrasound!!! Wednesday, July 8th at 5pm!!! I can't wait!

[brendalin]

YAH! then you can start buying LOTs of fun baby stuff!!!!

[Danielle9608]

Wahoo I can't wait to find out what you are having too!!

[Heywie]

Oh wow! July 8th will be here before you know it! I can't wait to find out what you're having!!!

[savepaws]

How exciting!! I can't wait to find out what you are having!

[smileyone2002]

I am way late on reading this, but your story in the beginning of this journal made me tear up..haha...I am way too emotional!! But congrats and i cant wait to hear what you are having!! :):)

[Brian's Bride]

The 8th will be here this Wednesday!!! I'm practically crawling out of my skin with excitement to find out if it's a boy or girl. I had a dream on Friday night that we had a girl. At this point, I really don't care what we have. I'll be happy with either! I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WEDNESDAY!!!

[Danielle9608]

wahooo 2 more days!!!

[FFC]

Wow Breckan I can't wait to hear either!!!!! Two more days! WOOHOOOOO! :)

[starsthrumysoul]

Oh man, this is so exciting - we're all living vicariously through you!!! I can't wait to find out what you're having!!!!

[gwenshack]

LOL...! Good luck on Wednesday!?!! Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!

I think mothers do sort of sense these things - I wouldn't be surprised if your instinct that it is a girl is right...:)

[FFC]

I'm kinda convinced it's a boy... I don't know why, and I don't know why I think that. :)

*hyper* I want it to be Wednesday already!

[flyerso6]

Good Luck!!!! What a surprise it would be if it turned out to be a girl hehe.

[brendalin]

Can't wait to hear the news on Wednesday! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!

[Brian's Bride]

Well... the verdict is in! It's officially a BOY!!! It wasn't this big, magical moment, either, because I didn't drink enough water (or didn't drink it early enough) because my bladder looked empty on the screen. So I basically had to reschedule the U/S for next Wednesday because the baby wasn't in the right position to take all of the measurements. I guess a full bladder pushes the head upwards so they can get a better look. But the technician DID see the little boy parts, so that was fun. It just wasn't what we were expecting. I asked DH if he was going to come along again next week and he said of course! So I need to make sure to drink TWICE the amount of water they say. They recommended 24 oz this time and that's what I did... oh well. I'll get to see my peanut again next week!!

[gwenshack]

Yay! It's a boy! Congrats!!

Have you guys decided on a "Br" name yet? :)

[amisteratwisterandme]

Yay for your little guy!

[Qtpie]

Yay, Congratulations on your little boy, I bet your super excited to get to see him again next week. I cant wait to find out what my baby is. I am secretly wishing for a girl.

[Heywie]

Hooray! Both your nursery themes will work no problem now!!!

Congrats on finding out!!! That's excellent! Can't wait to see pics of your little peanut!

[yam102284]

Yay! Congrats on your little boy!! :)

[ikkin510]

Congrats on finding out it's a boy! Very exciting!

For my U/S they normally suggest 40 oz within an hour before the appointment. I normally get away with about 24 oz as long as it's all an hour to half our before the U/S.

[Danielle9608]

Awww a boy!!! I am so happy for you... and a little jealous ;), I really want a little boy too... but mostly happy! :) Congrats!

http://www.clker.com/cliparts/b/d/6/4/1197104193998287648papapishu_Baby_boy_crawling.svg .med.png

[FFC]

YAYYYY!!! Congrats Breckan!! Now what name have you guys picked out for HIM? How exciting :)

[MrsDM]

Congrats Breckan on your little boy!! That is so exciting!!!!

[Kfancii]

Congrats Breckan! So are your guys just thrilled that the new baby is a boy??

[smileyone2002]

Congrats on the little boy!! When we finally start trying I will be so antsy until I find out what the baby is!! I am the most impatient person there is!:)

[SkippyNXC]

yay!! congrats! wait wait wait i'd just like to point out that the pee test SAID it would be a boy!! haha maybe there's something to that thing... gotta get the other OW girls who are expecting to take it...

[starsthrumysoul]

Oh boy, it's a BOY!! Congratualations to the two of you!!!

I'm also excited to hear name ideas :-P

[Brian's Bride]

We're really excited that it's a boy! We have the first name Brant picked out, but we're floundering on a middle name. We both like Brant Maddox, but Maddox seems kind of trendy. My grandfather's name was Everett Charles Rinehart Benz, so I've been pushing for Rinehart, with no luck... so my next choice would be Charles. We've definitely got time on that, though.

Thank you for all of the well-wishes! We're hoping to have better U/S pics next Wednesday at our next appointment!

[Nekochanpurr]

Oh awesome!!! :D Congrats to you!

[f77g4]

Congrats on finding out its a boy!

[brendalin]

YAH!!! Congratultions!!! how exciting! Now all of your boy stuff you bought will fit in perfect!

[Brian's Bride]

I go in for another U/S this afternoon because I didn't drink enough water last Wednesday, so they couldn't take any measurements. We've decided on our bedding last night and it's up for auction on eBay. We both liked the jungle animals on the previous one I posted, but the colors were too drab. This set gives us the best of both worlds: jungle animals AND bright colors! I should find out this morning if I won and we'll be saving $100!!

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/60000066/Images/4/JungleSafari-reshoot-CRIB.jpg

[Danielle9608]

Aww how cute! I hope you get it :)

[FFC]

Breckan I love the jungle theme - and the bright colors are great!!! I want bright colors when the time comes too :)

[brendalin]

I love the new set you have picked out! It is really cute!

Good luck today at the US!

[yam102284]

Awwww, that set is super cute! :) I love the bright colors and the animals together! I hope you win it!

[f77g4]

Cute very cute!

How'd the ultrasound go?

[Brian's Bride]

We got the bedding! I can't wait to get it!!

The U/S went a LOT better yesterday! My bladder was super-full, almost to the point of explosion... :) Plus, my bladder control has never been the greatest, so I had to be super-careful when I sneezed yesterday afternoon. And hoped that nobody made me laugh too hard! Yay, I had no accidents! LOL!!

We got to see his little boy parts! They got him in a position where they were looking at his butt and legs and you could totally see his privates, clear as day! They took all sorts of measurements, some of body parts I couldn't really tell what they were. At the end of it all, they estimated he weighs 12 oz! So I have no idea why my belly is soooo huge and he's not even a pound yet.:irked: His heartrate was 128 bpm, which I thought was slow but the tech said it's normal, especially if he isn't moving around much. I'll have to scan in the pics, although they are pretty grainy.

[starsthrumysoul]

Ooh, I just realized that you're more than halfway to D-day! (delivery.. not dooms!) Congrats on the ultrasound and seeing little boy parts! :-P

[Qtpie]

Oh how exciting. I am super anxious to find out the sex of my little one. and congrats on winning the bedding set.

[FFC]

WOOHOO!!! Congrats on both the U/S and winning the bedding set! That's awsome!

[yam102284]

Yay! Congrats on winning the bedding! :) And congrats on the ultrasound going well!

[f77g4]

Congrats on the bedding and ultrasound.

[MrsDM]

Congrats on the bedding - its super cute!!!!

[FFC]

Breckan, did you go through JoJo's Designs for your crib set? I saw your set there :) I fell in love with some of those sets - I am just about sure I'm going through them for my crib set!

[Brian's Bride]

Yep, it's a JoJo Designs! There are so many darn cute themes, it makes it hard to decide! It will be here on Tuesday.

Other news: Doctor called last night and said my placenta is 1-2cm. too low, but that it's behind my cervix. So that means I probably have placenta previa and they will be doing another U/S in my third trimester to see if it moves up. At least if it's in the back, it's safer to have a C-section. More dangerous if it's in the front. I figure at 40 weeks I won't care how they get this baby out, C-section or natural. So I'm not too disappointed with the thought of having a C-section at this point. I'm just happy to get ANOTHER ultrasound!!

[FFC]

Well, good news about the ultrasound happening again!

I am quite sure I"m going to order from JoJo Designs as well - I LOVE LOVE LOVE their camo/stars! But OH it's so hard to choose!

[Danielle9608]

Yay for another ultrasound! But does this mean no more BDing till the baby is born?

[gwenshack]

So many exciting updates! Glad you got the sheets - just adorable! And I'm glad you go to get a sneak peek or your baby at your US! :) Woo hoo!

[Brian's Bride]

Yay for another ultrasound! But does this mean no more BDing till the baby is born?

I technically have a "low-lying placenta" and not placenta previa. So there's a good chance the placenta will move up before I give birth. I got the okay on Monday to BD away! :)

[Danielle9608]

I technically have a "low-lying placenta" and not placenta previa. So there's a good chance the placenta will move up before I give birth. I got the okay on Monday to BD away! :)

Yay - that is good news. :)

[Brian's Bride]

I haven't had any updates lately because things have been pretty uneventful... until today...

I lost my job! :( Due to business conditions and not because of my performance. Doesn't really matter, because who is going to hire someone who is 6 months pregnant?!? I'm pretty upset but I'm sure everything will be fine. I just wish we didn't buy this house because we're already freaking out about making payments... just added stress I do NOT need! I'll just take things one day at a time and hopefully will be working again real soon!

[Heywie]

:bbeek: Oh no!!! I'm so sorry to hear this, Breckan!

You must be freaking out! I'm sure everything will work out well for you.

Good luck!

[FFC]

OMG Breckan! I'm sorry to hear! Hopefully WI offers decent unemployment... I'll be praying for you that you and Brian can figure out a way to make ends meet with the house and the new baby on the way. Hang in there!

[MrsDM]

Oh Breckan...I'm so sorry!!

[Danielle9608]

I am so so sorry!

[kgvettegirl]

I'm so sorry you are going through the stress of losing your job. Hopefully you will find something quickly. Hang in there.

[Qtpie]

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your job, thats terrible news.

[Dani]

I am so sorry about your job! Everything will be ok!

[gwenshack]

I, too, am sorry you lost your job! Hugs!

[PGDesigns]

Oh no! I'm so sorry! I will keep you all in my thoughts.

[f77g4]

Aww man that sucks Breckan. I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm sure you'll find something and everything will work out - remember everything happens for a reason!

[Nekochanpurr]

I'm so sorry you lost your job!!! :( I wish you luck in finding a new one..

[brendalin]

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your job. HUGS!

[starsthrumysoul]

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear about your job!! Hopefully you can find something soon... I know all too well about the stress of making ends meet after just buying a house (my husband lost his job 3 days after we closed on the house, and 2 days before our wedding day). It's stressful, but it seems like no matter what, you always make it work, ya know?

Good luck to you, Brian, and the bundle :)

[yam102284]

I'm so sorry you lost your job Breckan. I hope you can find a new one soon. You'll be in my thoughts :)

[flyerso6]

That stinks. Good luck finding something else!! Buying a house and loosing your job is stressful and when you had a baby to the mix it has to be even more stressful.

DH lost his job 1 week before we closed on our house. It was pretty scary. He sort of was trying to get his current job but it wasn't a definite at the time, it was kinda like well maybe we will hire you IF a spot opens.

[Brian's Bride]

Thank you for the well-wishes, everyone! I'm doing much better, things have calmed down for me since last week. I had a doctor appointment yesterday and didn't gain any weight! Yay! My doctor said she was happy about it, because she was "concerned" about the weight I've already gained (20#). So there's plenty of weight to go around without gaining anymore... whoever said pregnant women can eat whatever they want was lying! I'm really trying to eat healthy and make good food choices and it seems to be working!!

[Dani]

Glad to see you back on OW!

[FFC]

Good to know Breckan - I was looking forward to endless Cheetos and ice cream :rofl: :) :)

[brendalin]

I just noticed on your ticker that you only have 100 days to go!

YAHHHHHH!!!!!

[MrsDM]

I just noticed on your ticker that you only have 100 days to go!

YAHHHHHH!!!!!

Whoo hoo on the 100 days to go!!! Also, have a great housewarming party this weekend...its going to be BEAUTIFUL weather!!

[NOTKT]

I hope you find a job soon but you know things happen for a reason. Some reason! Ugh, its so frustrating, I know... Have a great party and keep your chin up :)

[BarceloMayaPalaceBride]

I haven't posted in here in FOREVER Brecken (sorry about that) I can't believe you only have 98 days left :w00t:

[Brian's Bride]

I had a regular doctor appointment this afternoon. It was scheduled for 2:30pm and when I checked in the doctor was already running 30 minutes late. Great. So I settle in with a magazine and at 3:10 I checked to see how much longer it would be. The receptionist said I was next, but it would be another 5-10 minutes. I was soooo irritated! DS was done with school at 3:05 and I had to pick him up, get him fed, and get him to football practice. So when I finally get in the room, the nurse takes my blood pressure and comments it's a little high. I told her it was because of the wait. At least the doctor came in soon after, so I didn't have to fall asleep on the exam table, as I had done two appointments ago.

The appointment was uneventful, except for the receptionist asking if I wanted the flu vaccine. I said no and she kind of looked at me funny. She still put the paperwork in my folder and then the nurse asked if I was getting a flu vaccine. Again, I said no. So she pulls out the paperwork and puts it under my folder and then I asked my doctor about it. I've had that shot at least 3 times, and everytime I get it I end up sick (like two weeks after receiving it). Of course, that has NOTHING to do with the shot, yeah right. So then I asked about the swine flu vaccine and if she recommended it. I'm leery on getting it just because DH and I don't think it's been out long enough to have proper testing done on the fetus and effects, etc. So she tells me the CDC, the AAP, and a whole bunch of other acronyms ALL recommend pregnant women get the swine flu vaccine. And these are smart people who have done tons of research on it (making me feel stupid for even asking). But DH and I (who are in no way conspiracy theorists) just feel like it's big government scaring us into getting it without having it fully tested first. So she proceeds to write in my chart that I was advised of the "dire consequences" of what will happen if I don't get that swine flu shot and that I wasn't following her recommendation. But that she "won't hate me" if I don't get it. WTF? I was bawling in my car after I left because she made me feel so stupid about it. Like, what did I know and who the hell was I to be questioning the CDC?? Ugh.

Good news! I'm starting my two-week appointments now! The end is getting near!

[SkippyNXC]

don't feel stupid breckan! i feel the same exact way! why get it if it's barely been tested... who's to say 10 yrs from now ppl who got the vaccine won't get idk cancer or somethin... and what about the baby, whos to say it won't affect him in some way!

meh i'm not a conspiracy theorist either but i'm w/u on that one! ;)

[f77g4]

I'm sorry that the doctor made you feel so bad!

[ikkin510]

Wow. I'm sure I'll be gftting the flu talk at my next appointment. I feel the same way you do. They haven't done enough testing to know the effects on babies. Short or long term. I have read that a regular flu shot can help some against swine flu. But if it makes you sick, I understand not wanting to do that either.

[FFC]

Wow Breckan! I wouldn't get the vaccine either (whether I was pregnant or not). I don't feel like it's been out long enough to be tried and true. Good for you for sticking to your guns, and scr*w her for making you cry :(

[Brian's Bride]

Awww, thanks everybody for making me feel like I'm not crazy! You guys are the best!!! :puppy:

[Danielle9608]

Wow, I'm sorry the doctor made you feel that way!!

[kgvettegirl]

You can tell her if she gives you any grief on your next visit.

"If you weren't owned by the drug companies and their kickbacks for pushing drugs on people, then maybe you would care more for your patients than the money. Doctors are legalized drug pushers with only the bottom line and their best interests in mind. Insurance companies and Hospital's and Doctors are only in it for the profit. Healing and the patients are forgotten in the rush for the Almighty dollar."

I'm not getting one either. I am not a Guinea pig.

[Qtpie]

Breckan I am right there with you. My MIL is a nurse and she was telling me I should get the Swine Flu vaccine, I told her I am not to keen on the idea as there is no way its been fully tested on pregnant women, she got upset with me and said well your the one who is risking your babies life then.

[flyerso6]

Who is to say you aren't putting yourself and your baby at risk by getting it. They don't know the long term effects of these shots. My dr. (regular dr. no ob) gave me such a hard time for not wanting the gardisil shot. ugh.

[NOTKT]

You are definitely not crazy! I don't want the swine flu shot either!

[Heywie]

Who is to say you aren't putting yourself and your baby at risk by getting it. They don't know the long term effects of these shots. My dr. (regular dr. no ob) gave me such a hard time for not wanting the gardisil shot. ugh.

My doc gave me the same grief for saying no to gardisil! What is with the vaccination wave?

Breckan, I never get the flu shot either... I don't see why I would get it just because I'm pregnant. Especially the Swine Flu one... that is just way too new!!!

[KMS]

Oh, I am just waiting to get heck from everybody...doctors, bosses, friends, fam...for not wanting to get the swine flu vaccine. It's being pushed through way too fast and I've heard negative things about some of the ingredients. I haven't made up my mind completely, but I'm really thinking "no". I can't believe the doctor and the whole experience pushed you to tears. Grrr!

[FFC]

Holy cow Breckan! I just noticed you're due in 2 months!!!! :whoohoo: Time is winding down - how exciting!

[Danielle9608]

Holy cow Breckan! I just noticed you're due in 2 months!!!! :whoohoo: Time is winding down - how exciting! Time flies when you're having fun!

[Brian's Bride]

Yep, I'll be 30 weeks tomorrow! Yay, 10 more weeks to go!!! Everything is going pretty well. I did come down with a cold on Tuesday and have been hacking away like typhoid Mary. But it's been manageable. And the heartburn! Oh the heartburn!! And peeing everytime I cough/sneeze/laugh! So all of these little things are happening, but overall it's been a pretty good pregnancy. I am really excited for these last ten weeks to pass, though...

[gwenshack]

Wow! 30 weeks already?!? :preggo: The time has just flown it seems!

I hope you recover quickly from your cold!! :flower4u:

[Brian's Bride]

Gwen, you're just loving that new prego icon, aren't you??! :yesnod:

:baby::teddy_wave: LOTS of new cute ones!!!

[gwenshack]

Gwen, you're just loving that new prego icon, aren't you??! :yesnod:

:baby::teddy_wave: LOTS of new cute ones!!!

Yep. It's cute!

[Qtpie]

:hug::hearts:wow, i cant believe your already 30 weeks, how exciting. I hope these next 10 weeks breeze by for you .

[Brian's Bride]

OMG! I emailed our wedding photographer a few months back about having a maternity session done. We had a date all set up, and about TWO DAYS before I was laid off I sent an email to her to reschedule due to a conflict. Anyways, I'm sure she wrote back to my work email and I never got it. And I didn't want to follow up because being laid off means professional pictures aren't in our budget anymore. But last night I decided to email her (after DH's prodding about possibly getting a deal on them) and explained that I was laid off and how the pics were so important to me because it's a once in a lifetime experience! And I asked if she had any open dates and that I'd work on convincing DH that we NEEDED these pics! She wrote back this morning and is giving me this awesome deal. She's combining maternity/newborn pics and only charging me $150 instead of the $250 it normally would be. AND she's giving me sixty 4x6" prints! I am so freaking excited about it because it will be THIS SUNDAY!!! TWO DAYS AWAY!!!

What do I wear?!??! I'm so happy DH convinced me to follow up with her and she's sooooo sweet to give me a deal!

[gwenshack]

That's awesome Breckan! :) Have fun with it. I don't know what you should wear, but I'm sure whatever you choose will look awesome.

How nice of her to hook you up like that. :flower:

[FFC]

Oh Breckan how exciting!!!!!!! That's awesome!

As for what to wear - are you doing bare belly shots? I'd recommend a button up shirt for easy shots and not exposing everything. Also, you might try searching online too for sample pics and get an idea what women wear for their preggers pics :cheers: Congrats on getting it scheduled! I'm so happy for you!

[yam102284]

That's awesome Breckan! I'm so happy for you, that you'll be able to do this! :) That was so sweet of her to help you out with such an awesome deal!:flower:

[Mrs.Goff]

Wow, that's awesome! Glad you are getting your pictures and of course I want to see them. :D

[Qtpie]

that is a fabulous deal, congrats, will you show us the pics? please.

[f77g4]

Good luck at the shoot tomorrow - can't wait to see pics (if you decide to share).

[NOTKT]

Great news!

[Brian's Bride]

The session was lots of fun! The photographer said she'd give me 20 maternity pics and 40 newborn pics. She pretty much said that there's only so many belly pics that show what you look like and she'd rather I had more newborn pics. I was more than okay with that. She's going to send the proofs to me in the mail. I'm hoping to have them in the next four weeks, but I didn't ask her how long it would take. I ended up wearing a black 3/4 length sleeved shirt, and had a black tank top underneath that I also wore. Then we pulled up the tank top to do the belly pics. Then we went outside and did some shots of me sitting in a chair and ones of DH and I. I had on a white cotton nightie for the outdoor shots. I'm really looking forward to seeing how they turned out! I'll definitely post some of the pics for you all to see when I get them.

[gwenshack]

What a fun day, Breckan! :congrats2:

I hope we'll get to see them! :coolblue:

[f77g4]

Sounds great - cant wait to see them!

[FFC]

Awww Breckan that sounds like fun!!!! I'm glad you said you're going to post them! I know some women would prefer not to post such intimate pics but I was hoping you would :)

So, I'm guessing you recommend doing this shoot when the time comes? :whoohoo:

[Brian's Bride]

Oh yeah! I'd definitely recommend having them done! Well, at least for now. We'll have to see how those belly pics turn out, though! But seriously, yes, I'd say you should get them. My SIL who's 36 has never even heard of them, and neither has my mom or MIL. I was showing MIL some flickr maternity photos and she thought they were awesome. Hopefully she thinks mine are good, too!

[Qtpie]

Yay, cant wait to see the pictures.

[yam102284]

Sounds like fun! Glad you had a great time! :)

Can't wait to see them!