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BOY! We went to this awesome ultrasound place at 16 weeks. They guarantee everything and we wanted it to seem less doctor office like. It was great! We brought my mom and then had Jaci's parents on the phone while viewing a live link. There was a huge big screen that we could see everything on, a comfy bed for me, a comfy couch for everyone else and lullaby music playing. We knew within a couple minutes that it was a boy! It was very obvious. I definitely cried my eyes out. We also got a great DVD of him as well. He was licking the placenta! So gross! And he was also waving using his left hand. He uses that hand a lot. 

Originally, we wanted a little girl in the family because I have 3 nephews and she has 2 but I guess we just rounded it to 6. After a while, we got REALLY excited at the idea of having a boy and now we want to buy him everything of course. We got our crib ordered and are going through the process of picking out bedding. Here was our Facebook announcement!

Boy or Girl?

No, we don't know yet! But we get to find out Friday at 16 weeks! We are going to one of those 3D places, but not getting a 3D picture, just doing gender determination. They also send a link to Jaci's parents so they can see and hear everything live. We loved the idea. So I decided to make a list of all the gender prediction myths and theories and then see what everyone else thinks!

Old Wives Tale #1: Heart Rate 
If the baby's heart rate is above 140 bpm, it is said that the baby will be a girl. If it is under 140 bpm, then it will be a boy. (The heartbeat has ranged from 146-170) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #2: Shape of Belly
If you are carrying high with a big, round belly, you are having a girl. If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it’s a boy. (I am definitely carrying low and all belly) Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #3: Ring Test
Using a string, hang your wedding ring over your pregnant belly. You are having a girl if the ring swings back and forth and it’s a boy if it swings in a circle. (It was definitely a circle) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #4: Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones. ( I have a little bit of acne all of the time) Prediction outcome:  INCONCLUSIVE

Old Wives Tale #5: Cravings
People believe that if you are craving salty foods while pregnant, you can count on having a boy. If you crave sweets, fruit, and orange juice, you are having a little girl. (This one is hard. I have definitely been craving salty foods and don't want sweets at all, but want fruit more than anything!) Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE

Old Wives Tale #6: Skin under Left Eye
The eye test is when a “V” or “branches” appear when you pull down the skin under your left eye. If you see a “V” or “branches” in the white part, you’re having a girl. I have a “V”, so one more point for a girl. (This is a weird one but I definitely have a V in the white part) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #7: Time of Conception
The person that is most aggressive in bed at the time of conception is the opposite of what the baby will be. (Ummmm... well since we conceived through IUI, this one won't work) Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE

Old Wives Tale #8: Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. I think it’s too early for me to tell on this one. (My chicken legs are still chicken legs) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #9: Chinese Gender Chart
The Chinese Gender Chart claims to have an accuracy rate of over 90%. It is based on how old the mother is at conception and the month that she conceived. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #10: Mom’s Beauty
Basically you are having a girl if your beauty disappears during pregnancy. It is said that the girl “steals” the mother’s beauty. If you think that pregnancy has never made you look more beautiful, a little boy it is. (Well I certainly don't feel more beautiful at all.) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #11: Dream of Sex of Baby
If you have dreams that you are having a boy, you will have a girl. If you dream about having a girl, it will be a boy. Dreams show the opposite of what you are having. (I haven't had any dreams about the sex of the baby!) Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE

Old Wives Tale #12: Clumsy vs. Graceful
If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy. (I don't think I've been clumsy at all) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #13: Side You Most Rest On
If a pregnant woman prefers to lay on her left side, she’s having a boy. If she prefers resting on her right side, she’s having a girl. Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #14: Partner's Weight Gain
If the partner-to-be gains weight while you are pregnant, it’s a girl. If he doesn’t gain weight, you’re having a boy. (she thinks she has gained weight, but I'm not sure) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #15: Breast Test
If a pregnant woman’s left breast is larger than the right breast, she’s having a girl. If the right breast is larger, it’s a boy.  Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #16: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having. Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #17: Morning Sickness
If you had a smooth pregnancy with no morning sickness, it’s a boy. If you were sick or felt really nauseous during your pregnancy, count on a girl. (UGH. Horrible nausea) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #18: Areolae
If your areolae (the part around your nips) have darkened, it’s a boy. If they haven't, its a girl. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #19: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy. (I pretty much hate meat. Cheese isn't sooo bad) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #20: Feet
Are your feet colder now that you are pregnant? If so, you just might be having a boy. If your feet have stayed the same before pregnancy and during, you’re having a little girl. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #21: Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #22: Baby Names
It is said that when you can only think of specific names for a boy or a girl, you will have that particularly baby. (we love our girls name but not sold on any boys names) Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #23: Urine
What color is your pee? If it is bright yellow, you will have a little boy. If your urine is a dull yellow, plan on a girl. Prediction outcome: GIRL

TOTAL GIRL: 16
TOTAL BOY: 3
TOTAL INCONCLUSIVE: 4

Here is a picture of my recent bump. What does everyone think we are having?!

13 Weeks Tomorrow

I'm trying to catch up to the blog now that I have announced! Here was our Facebook announcement.

Of course it had some great words to go with it too. Everyone was super excited. So to let you guys know how I've been feeling. Oh boy.... From the end of week 5 to about the beginning of this week, I was SOOOO nauseous. I NEVER threw up, but I definitely had some dry heaving in my trash can at work a couple times haha. The worst thing has been acid reflux/heartburn. I have never had it before and it has hit me bad. My OB said it was just going to get worse. Ugh Great.... My food aversions have been crazy. I basically don't want meat... especially chicken. I HATE chicken. I have been okay with meatloaf and all I want is potatoes and veggies. No cravings for anything sweet except chocolate milk, which I have been drinking since the coffee makes me acids awful.

 

We just had our NT Scan on 10/28. We went back and forth on whether or not to do this, but figured we get an ultrasound out of it. We are SO glad we did. My mother-in-law got to come and see it too, which is great since she lives out of state. She and my father-in-law are here helping us with our crazy yard and starting to finish the basement. Our hopes are to have it done by May when the baby gets here. Here is our little baby sucking his/her thumb.

 

He/She was SOOOO active. Jumping and waving with the left hand. It was just the best thing to see. Especially since the baby has just looked like a blob lately. The heart rate was 150 this time. It was 160 about a week ago and then 170 a few weeks before that. The next time we get to see the baby is November 21st. That's when we are finding out the gender! So excited.

 

The wife and I get to go to Vegas in 9 days! It will be a good baby moon/anniversary trip. I have a conference to go to for work so everything is pretty much paid for besides Jaci's flight. We needed a trip!

 

Well, until next time, who has gender guesses???

 

8 weeks 3 days

9/29/2014

Wow! I'm already 8 weeks 3 days pregnant. We had a 7 week 3 day scan a week ago and heard the most beautiful noise ever! Heartbeat was 146.

 

We go back this Friday for a 9 week scan. That will be our last one at the RE. Kinda depressing. Then we won't have one until around 12 weeks. We will definitely be going through withdrawal!

BFP OMG!

I am actually 12 weeks today! but I'll be sharing some of the posts I wrote already!


Im so excited to be writing this. The wife and I had an appointment with our RE yesterday morning to talk about other options if this 3rd round didn't work. Well we were 12dpo and Jaci decided we should just test. Well we tested and this came up!

The line was super dark! So when we got to the office, we told our doctor and he was so happy! Then he told our nurse and she started dancing! She was just dancing around doing the cabbage patch. It was great to have all of these people be happy for us. So we were originally going to take a BETA test on 14dpo, but the doctor said to just do one while we were here. Beta was 97.4 and Progesterone was 40! We go back in tomorrow for the 2nd beta. Woohooooo!

CD18 IUI#2 is done!

So this experience was a lot different than IUI#1! We got there early because last time we were stressed trying to figure out where this office was and were late. So we checked in, went to get blood work done, then to the cafeteria to hae a little breakfast. Once the waiting time was up, we went to the office and signed in. One of the nurses called us back to go over the vial info. She told us the total motile sperm was 84.6 million. We were in shock! Then she said, "and we didn't need to wash it since it was pre-washed." We said, "wait, what? It wasn't pre-washed. It needs to be washed." So she checked on it and saw that we were correct and that got us thinking about our first IUI. If they made a mistake this time, did they do the same last time. Sure enough, they didn't wash it last time. So the 68.5 million total motile was before the wash. She also said that she is glad I didn't have horrible cramping last time because that normally happens if you put unwashed sperm straight into the uterus. She said I would've had to get a shot in office if my cramping was bad. So she was very nice and credited our account the amount of the vial plus the extra we paid for higher motility. I'm 99.9% sure that I ovulated 24 hours after my 1st iui and it wouldn't have worked anyway.

Back to the total motile. So if last time the total motile was 68.5 before washing, then it probably would've been like 20-30 million after wash. Our total motile after wash this time was 49.06 million. We have good feelings about this time.

1. It was my father-in-law's birthday

2. My wife's good friend had a baby that day.

3. Jaci got to push the plunger this time! 

4. It was 3 years from the day that we got engaged.

The nurse called me later that day to check in and also let me know that according to my blood work, I was definitely ovulating. So it's perfect timing. Im glad I said something to my nurse about going in 36 hours after trigger instead of 24. So we got back in next week to do progesterone testing and then a week after that for pregnancy test. We will likely test on the 30th before we go into the office for bloodwork. Crossing our fingers!!!

CD 13 IUI#3

We went the the RE yesterday on CD13 to check out the growth of the follicles. We usually go around this time and they are on the smaller side. Like 12-16. This time there were 2 mature follicles at 18 and 21.5! I honestly think it has something to do with the HSG. My lining is definitely being affected by the clomid. It was at 6. Luckily, it was triple striped/feather patterned. Needless to say, we triggered sooner than we normally do! We did the trigger shot last night around 9. The insemintation will be around 35-36 hours past trigger at about 8:15-8:30 am tomorrow morning.