Nelson and Jenn's wonderful journey...

[jenn&nelsonrego]

As you get each visit under your belt, allow yourself to bask in the joy of it all. With so many people praying for you, I know this will be your time.

Thanks! It really has been getting easier. While I still look for telltale signs of something not going well - I am not as fanatical as I was even just 5 weeks ago!

Do That! That's an Order!

Oh! I it when Wally gives orders. You gonna wear that leather outfit again?

My "work" baby who was born in September had her first u/s pics taken at 10 weeks. I don't remember if we knew then that she was a girl or not, but we DEFINITELY knew not long after that. With DS we didn't know until 20 weeks, but I am sure you won't have to wait that long!

I am wondering... if it is a girl - then there is not much to see... so will they be able to make a determination as quickly as if it were a boy and there was definitely something to see?

Any more thought to naming her...

First name : Hello
Second Name: Kitty

If I did that, I wouldn't know what to call the cats when I talk to them...

 

[NHdisneylover]

Thanks for the update Jenn--I HAVE been wondering
When yo ustart to worry, log on here and ORDER Wally and the gang to turn on the banter (as if it would be off) and laugh a little. It is good for you and your baby.

Mmmmm, Girl--so I should shop for tiny Drindels instead of Lederhosen

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Mmmmm, Girl--so I should shop for tiny Drindels instead of Lederhosen

I have a friend who is spending her last semester of law school at Den Haag working for the UN in the Netherlands and she has promised me a tiny pair of clogs! I am super excited about those!

 

[NHdisneylover]

I have a friend who is spending her last semester of law school at Den Haag working for the UN in the Netherlands and she has promised me a tiny pair of clogs! I am super excited about those!

Oh won't those be adorable

We all have to get together and make sure you have a very international little one

 

[DOPEYLUVER]

I am wondering... if it is a girl - then there is not much to see... so will they be able to make a determination as quickly as if it were a boy and there was definitely something to see?

So my head is spinning at the way you asked the question. But yes, the determination of a girl is generally through process of elimination.

"Yes, it's a boy."

"Hmmm, don't see anything, so it's probably a girl."

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

There are "lines" if it is a girl.
On our u/s video they put an arrow pointed RIGHT at the area in question. Even NOW when I watch that video I can't see ANYTHING that looks like an indication of gender. But whatever. They were right.

 

[rosiep]

Jenn...I think of you every single day...no lie. I am sending all good thoughts for serenity, health and happiness. We won't have it any other way!!

 

[TLSnell1981]

Do you have any nausea? If so...probably a girl.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Do you have any nausea? If so...probably a girl.

THAT is an old wives' tale!
Starting at week 6 I was VIOLENTLY nauseous, 24 hours a day. It lasted until week 14. I dropped 10 pounds. My OB had me on all sorts of anti-emetics but she was threatening more drastic measures if I didn't stop losing weight. The girl at the dry cleaners told me if I was sick it would be a girl. WRONG! I was miserable the entire first trimester.

 

[DOPEYLUVER]

Do you have any nausea? If so...probably a girl.

Hmmm, I have never heard this. I know that with my son I wasn't sick at all. With my daughter I threw up every day. I put on a total of 6 lbs and she weighed 8lbs 2oz.

 

[TLSnell1981]

THAT is an old wives' tale!
Starting at week 6 I was VIOLENTLY nauseous, 24 hours a day. It lasted until week 14. I dropped 10 pounds. My OB had me on all sorts of anti-emetics but she was threatening more drastic measures if I didn't stop losing weight. The girl at the dry cleaners told me if I was sick it would be a girl. WRONG! I was miserable the entire first trimester.

Maybe.... But, there have been studies suggesting this is true...although not conclusive (supposedly hormone levels affect nausea).

It seems to ring true in my family. I was ill...morning, noon and night (the entire pregnancy)....with my girls, but not the boys. Same with my grandmother, mom, aunts and DILs.

Just having a little fun with the guessing game.

 

[itsmuggsie]

but keep pushing ahead. As you get each visit under your belt, allow yourself to bask in the joy of it all. With so many people praying for you, I know this will be your time.

I so agree!!

There are "lines" if it is a girl.
On our u/s video they put an arrow pointed RIGHT at the area in question. Even NOW when I watch that video I can't see ANYTHING that looks like an indication of gender. But whatever. They were right.

I couldn't see anything either, I couldn't even tell where the head was on most of them.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Maybe.... But, there have been studies suggesting this is true...although not conclusive (supposedly hormone levels affect nausea).

It seems to ring true in my family. I was ill...morning, noon and night (the entire pregnancy)....with my girls, but not the boys. Same with my grandmother, mom, aunts and DILs.

Just having a little fun with the guessing game.

Hmm. I wonder if it would have been WORSE with a girl? I can not even begin to imagine how sick I would have been! It is a darn good thing I only wanted ONE child!

I have read that your pregnancy will more closely mimic your sisters as opposed to your mother. My mom had 3 girls and was never sick for a minute with any of us. She could not wrap her brain around me being sick for 8 solid weeks. My sister has 2 girls but I don't know if she was sick or not.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Add me to the list of folks who are thinking of you Jenn! I have to confess to getting a little nervous if you don't update pretty regularly. I don't want to add to your stress levels though!

Little clogs will be wicked!!!!!

We'll have to start planning that baby shower soon!

Wally is bringing the cake this time.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Do we trust Wally with a cake?

Do you have any nausea? If so...probably a girl.

Hmmm, I did not have nausea with either (yes I know I am very lucky) and I have one of each. The only difference was in my first pregnancy (girl) I was exhausted the first trimester. Fall asleep sitting at the table at 5:00, be carried to bed and sleep straight through unitl the alram went off at 7:00 the enxt day exhausted. Fall alsleep while teaching in a toddler preschool room exhausted (don't worry I told my director immediately and even though she htought it was okay I did not and ended up quitting earlier than planned becuase I felt it was unsafe for the kids in my care), not able to drive because I did not think I could stay awake behind the wheel exhausted. That girl has been wearing me out ever since too

 

[wallyb]

I'm not coming to some hen party!

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Mmmmm, Girl--so I should shop for tiny Drindels instead of Lederhosen

Let's hope fraulein -- Hosing out tiny lederhosen after a diaper blow-out is not a pretty picture. LOL! Tiny cowboy boots on the other hand...appropriate for little cowboys OR cowgirls.

Jenn -- Here's my little bit of advice for a happy pregnancy: eat lots of yummy fruit ( good for you and tasty at the same time), sleep whenever you feel like it, make Nelson do all the chores, and giggle as much as humanly possible (people here will help out on that one -- that's for sure).

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

I'm not coming to some hen party!

Yeah, you are, Mr. Braxton-Hicks! (imagining wallyb scooting off to look that up on whatever website he researched mucus plugs)

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I'm not coming to some hen party!

Awwww, you're not???

Cancel the male dancers, women! Wally's not coming!

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

I have read that your pregnancy will more closely mimic your sisters as opposed to your mother. My mom had 3 girls and was never sick for a minute with any of us. She could not wrap her brain around me being sick for 8 solid weeks. My sister has 2 girls but I don't know if she was sick or not.

My sister is 15 - can we not go there? (at least for another 5-10 years).... please, Please, PLEASE???

That girl has been wearing me out ever since too

We'll have to start planning that baby shower soon!

Wally is bringing the cake this time.

I'm not coming to some hen party!

Awww, Wally - You would be the star attraction!

Let's hope fraulein -- Hosing out tiny lederhosen after a diaper blow-out is not a pretty picture. LOL! Tiny cowboy boots on the other hand...appropriate for little cowboys OR cowgirls.

Jenn -- Here's my little bit of advice for a happy pregnancy: eat lots of yummy fruit ( good for you and tasty at the same time), sleep whenever you feel like it, make Nelson do all the chores, and giggle as much as humanly possible (people here will help out on that one -- that's for sure).

Awww.... Cowboy boots!

Since buying any decent fruit in the middle of winter here in New England is pretty close to impossible... I have been eating alot of canned peaches and pineapples. Did you know that pineapples are good for nausea?

I try to get a bunch of sleep but miss spending time with the hubby if I sleep in the bedroom so I often crash on the couch draped over him!

Nelson has been doing all the chores - he has been an ! Although, I must confess - its more like he is saying he will do all the chores... the house is a mess!

It's kinda funny.... my weight is all shifting forward so sometimes when I get a good laugh on - I do a full belly laugh....