The "gender" test is just a PH test... you can do that with baking soda.
You should have had an anatomy ultrasound between 18-22 weeks. That's like the BIG ultrasound that they always do... the earlier one is totally optional. I would ask your doctor about it, it's really important for them to measure baby and make sure the spine, heart, lungs, kidneys, etc... are all in working order. What did they do at 15 weeks? The NT?
You can also pay for one out of pocket... I know some can get them done for about $60, but you will need to find a place that does them local and get a price.
what is a gender test? I always got one outfit for each gender, and then stocked up on diapers, wipes, burp clothes, onesies, sheets etc, and put money on gift cards. That way when the baby did come (or I found out for sure) I already had the cash ready to spend. As far as I know outside of intuition the only way to tell for 100% is to look when baby is born. IDK if I would waste $30. It's only 80% "accurate" and you are still going to have to double check at delivery.
What a tough place to be mama, thats the only advise I have for you.
What's uncomfortable about sleeping? Is it heartburn, or your legs, or just not sleepy?
I honestly have never heard of that. I would see if you are having another US done. It sounds like you were just confirming being pg. I think I lived with multiple pillows. My poor dh didn't get to touch me from conception until our babies were over a year! (not quite, but I am sure he felt that way) They make this awesome body pillow, i think boppy makes it, and it's a giant c shape. I never got one, but used a pillow for my neck (I ended up buyin all new pillows because the ones I had I hated. Never used the new pillows after delivery) one for my back, one for between my knees, and one between my ankles. The one for my back was either there or under my hip depending on the day. Also, try tea. There are lots of herbal teas that are safe, and some will help relax the muscles that are growing to accomodate baby.
I am naturally a very thin framed girl, so I felt like all my bones were being torn apart with my pgs. But, it is seriously gone as soon as you deliver. Congrats on the baby!
Quoting newmommy52012:
I just can't get comfortable. My body aches if I lay in one postion for too long so I toss & turn alot lol. The gender test is this this you pee in & if it turns orange it's a girl & if it turns green it's a boy. & The gift card idea is a good idea!!!
I would never waste my money on the gender tests. As much as it sucks, I guess you are just going to have to be surprised. But try to find a way to be happy about that. Do a registry for either gender, wait to have a baby shower until after he or she is born. Good luck!
Try making a nest out of pillows, sleep with a pillow between your legs. One thing that helped me was to switch the side I was laying on every time I got up to pee. Try to pad the areas that have the most weight on them with a pillow or something similar. And take warm baths before bed. That may help you relax and get a head start on conquering the aches.
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- newmommy52012
on Feb. 14, 2012 at 2:14 AM