I never had any morning sickness, even with twins. Neither did my sister, or our mother. No worries for you!
Re the last name thing - this is an ongoing fight we’ve had for years. They still haven’t accepted that I never changed my name and I’d rather they make a scene about it now rather than when the baby gets here. When we announce publicly in several weeks, we’re announcing with my last name. The first name and sex won’t be known until birth.
We’ve already made the announcement thing for them. Could we hold off? Yes but honestly we’ve had such a strained relationship with them lately that I’d rather just rip the bandaid off all at once. They’re already going to have significant issues with how we raise the baby (as an atheist) and we want to make it clear early on that we’re making choices for our kid and they can take it or leave it. If the baby’s last name is going to take away their joy, that’s their problem.
This is just one more thing in a long series of things and we’re just kinda done dancing around their ridiculousness. They went 2 months without talking to us earlier this year because they (for absolutely no real reason) thought we were mad at them. We didn’t even know they weren’t speaking to us until a series of rude text messages out of the blue. We were literally just busy, which they would’ve learned if they had just asked us rather than stewing for weeks.
FWIW, I’ve been with Mr R for nearly a decade and I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen him legitimately angry. After the text messages, he was furious. I think it was kind of his breaking point.
I understand what you guys are saying about not telling them right away but since IRL we’re calling the baby Baby O (first letter of my last name), I don’t want to tiptoe around it.
As for them pressuring Mr R, it won’t happen. Mr. R and his parents don’t talk (not because of animosity, they’ve just never really talked) and they prefer to just make snide comments while I’m around.
We’re already telling them earlier than we wanted to because they won’t stop asking our siblings in law about whether or not I’m pregnant.
Moving on from that, logically I know I shouldn’t be worried about the lack of morning sickness. My several new shirts and thrice daily naps are enough to tell me things are still churning inside lol. But it’s hard.
I think it’ll finally feel real tomorrow and I, for again no logical reason, think I might be pregnant with twins. Even though I’d be the first in both of our families lol
Hugs. Your focus should be on taking care of yourself. Go have a nap and a dish of ice cream, and enjoy yourself!!
Deep, cleansing breath. Useful now, useful in labor!
Was only sick with S1 once. Not at all with S2. Sending you best wishes for tomorrow.
@veryhappy I just need you to know that you’re the reason I’m currently looking to see if Dippin’ Dots delivers lol.
(It’s the only Ice cream I like and I’m obsessed!)
ETA: Apparently you can’t store it in a regular freezer so now Mr R is running to the nearest store to grab me some. Seriously, he’s an angel lol.
I’m very pro-breast feeding, but it sounds like you have ver good reasons not to. I do think asking about the colostrum is a good idea. I agree you will get lots of advice, don’t let it bother you. The Germans were freaked out because my baby got carried around in a front pack most of the time instead of being rolled around in a pram.
Good luck! What time is the appt so we’ll know when to check back? 
Good luck tomorrow! So many people wishing you well!!
@yucca10 looks like Dr. Nugent is going to be my doc. Didn’t get a name until this morning.
@romanigypsyeyes thinking of you and Baby O this morning!
Best wishes for good news, romani.
Keeping good thoughts for today’s MFM visit! Baby O-1, and Baby O-2?? Waiting here with bated breath
One baby :). They ended up doing my scan at the MFM appt. Everything looks good. Good heartbeat and they’re measuring me roughly around 7.5 weeks. I’m 8 weeks today by date of LP.
Everything looks good. I cried.
I’m very happy for you @romanigypsyeyes I remember those early days, well.
FYI, I didn’t have a single second of sickness, so don’t worry about that, be happy!
Oh, yay! I got a little teary too. Go Baby Panda Jedi O!!!
No morning sickness here either. D did not also. Hence the weight gain.
Great news! Try not to stress too much. I know, I know.
At least try to manage it so that it doesn’t affect your physical condition. Mom to be yoga? Meditation?
So happy to hear everything is going well.
Yea!
Great news! Hurray for Baby O!