Pregnancy 2010 - August

tahmed

Shoppingqueen, I pray I am able to have the calmness you did. I cant believe you drove home laughing from your friends house. I think I would be freeking out. Congratulations again, and she is BEAUTIFUL!!

paldal

congratulations shoppingqeen, thank you for sharing your story. It's amazing how calm you were with this being your first pregnancy. I would have called from the friend's house and asked my hubby to rush over. I'm glad everything went well. She's really beautiful, great pics!

daloverlyme

My husband and I have been trying for 4 years to concieve. No luck yet. This is a huge struggle, on top of both of us needing to lose a large amount of weight. Any tip? This is a great group.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Wow Shopping Queen love the story! It is that story you will tell your daughter when she gets older, lol. I drove myself to the hospital with my last labor and the parked and walked up, seemed calming to me. Your daughter is absolutely precious, enjoy every moment you get with her, even when youre dead tired and she is nursing for what seems like forever. My babies are 6, 3 and now I'm expecting #3, it is hard when you realize how quickly time flies.

debnu1

Shopping Queen, congrats! You have a beautiful baby, and a wonderful story! Breastfeeding can be difficult--but it is doable. Just remember a warm shower and a cup can be your friend, especially in the beginning! :blushing: I wish you well with your new adorable one!

souldancer

Breastfeeding can be difficult--but it is doable. Just remember a warm shower and a cup can be your friend, especially in the beginning!

Good tip reminder.... A warm shower helped me when I breastfed...

souldancer

Shoppingqueen congratulations on your little bundle of joy! Your daughter is beautiful.

00Angela00

congrats shoppingqueen, I've been excited for the story! she's beautiful, and you did such a great job staying healthy through your pregnancy!


So I woke up this morning and was SUPER sore. Every step I took felt like he was pushing on my pelvis and bladder, I was having really bad ligament pain in my crotch area (sorry for the wording lol) and 2 people mentioned I looked like I dropped. Then I was having lost of contractions, definately irregular and not labor contractions, but more than usual. So I was HOPING that at this appointment they would tell me that my cervix was coming forward and even better dialating ... but it ended up being even worse. *sigh, so still hard, closed and far away. I had to see a nurse instead of my MD because of the stupid schedulers so she couldn't answer any of my questions and didn't make it sound like he'd dropped at all. PLUS they told me that I'd gained 8 POUNDS IN TWO WEEKS! WTF?! I know I've been swollen and because of lack of money haven't gone grocery shopping resulting in high sodium diet the last few weeks and less than healthy food ... but seriously 8 pounds?! Then to top things off I'm measuring 37 weeks instead of 36 weeks, which puts me at risk for having a big baby. :-( I feel super irritated with myself, depressed, fat, ugly, and frustrated.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

I'm sorry Angela, it can be really hard those last few weeks. The weight gain is probably mostly because of the swelling and the heat does not help. I gained about 7 lbs a week with my first son all because of the swelling, it goes away, it is just super uncomfortable. Keep your head high, you are almost there! The pain in the pelvis area is probably because of the size of your baby, it doesn't get better with subsequent preganacies, you actually get it earlier on. I wouldn't worry too much about the size of your baby, just that he is healthy. My first son was 9lbs 6 oz and my second was 8lbs 12oz, both big boys but both were delivered vaginally. You are doing wonderful, try to relax as much as possible and stay off your feet.

00Angela00

this weeks gain: 3.5lbs

Prepregnancy weight: 162
Current weight: 194.9
Pregnancy gain: 34.9

:-( boooooooooooooooooo

debnu1

angela, they will just watch you carefully this next visit. I am sure you were measuring big because of all the water weight. I assume that your blood pressure is still normal--that is what would make me concerned. If you start measuring big every appointment that will put you at risk for a bigger baby--just one can be a fluke...:bigsmile: I am sure that your baby has dropped. I started getting a lot of pelvic pain the last month with both of mine. I am sure that your cervix will start opening in the next few weeks. You still have time, I am sure you are just ready to get that baby out and it will come soon! You can always start the old wives tales of how to go into labor...

mwilson1018

Angela....I love your picture!!!! So pretty!

Caliwaters25

Congratulation Shoppingqueen your baby is beautiful and I loved your story and all your weight loss posts I would so vote you the mfp champ of the month for the healthy pregnancy and healthy and quick weight loss lol.

Angela- I am sorry that the swelling is worse, I hope the advice the other girls gave you will help out. In this awful heat wave especially try to take it easy and find something enjoyable to do. Hopefully your MD will be there for your next appointment I hate dealing with nurses when I have a question that they can't answer.

Okay so its still not Wednesday so I think I will hold off another day to weigh in but my mom is in town and I keep eating out so I know the numbers aren't going to be good yikes so scared. But onto something more fun. I would like to announce that my 3D ultrasound went great and the baby's gender was finally determined its a GIRL! I had my family come in and my mom who is in town this week got to be there it was so fun and surprising I thought it was a boy this whole time. I will try to scan the pics in and add a link for you all but the pics aren't very distinguishing at this point.

pmaria10

Shoppingqueen: Thank you for sharing your baby story and congrats on the new bundle she's so precious!! Enjoy your time w baby.

Angela: I have not been pregnant before so I can't say I know how you feel but I just like to say you're a champ for enduring the swelling and discomfort. You're almost there and it will all be worth it in the end.

Cali: Yay a girl! How exciting I absolutely loved shopping for my baby nieces they are the most fun to dress up.

So, the hubby and I have been doing the baby dance this week and I really hope that I can switch over to this forum soon. I like to ck in now and then even though i'm just TTC. You ladies are the best! Now, I didn't reach the weight i had intended but if it doesn't happen for us this month i'm going to continue on the weight loss journey then TTC again in Dec. Have a great week ladies.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Yay a girl! I am hoping for one but will probably have another boy. As long as the babies are healthy thats all any of us mommies can ask for :flowerforyou:

AlisaToth

I would like to announce that my 3D ultrasound went great and the baby's gender was finally determined its a GIRL! I had my family come in and my mom who is in town this week got to be there it was so fun and surprising I thought it was a boy this whole time.

Aww congrats! I want a girl next but my husband wants another boy. I'd honestly be okay with either! That's awesome that your family was able to be apart! My mom was very involved with my first pregnancy! Exciting!

00Angela00

Thank you everyone for your advice and sympathy!

Congrats Caliwaters on your baby girl! It was so exiting to find out for us! Enjoy going crazy wanting to buy EVERYTHING now that you know lo;

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Baby doesn't like anything! I feel sick all of the time and nothing seems to help. I am either at work or at home laying on the couch or in bed. I want this part to be over already. Sorry for venting but all of my fav foods make me super sick, even just the thought of them. Anyone have any ideas in controlling this nausea? I seem to be sicker with this baby than any of my others :sad:

debnu1

Something that has helped me is gingersnaps. I just snack on them and for somereason it makes a big difference. I also have found that if I am not drinking enough water I feel sicker--so drink and eat ginger. :bigsmile:

It is also interesting because I feel that I jiust need to sit around too--I have had a hard time cooking anything in fact just thinking of what to make for dinner yesterday put me over the edge. Deli sandwiches have really hit the spot for me. I have the closest to real turkey we could find and I can make one of those and not get sick. So yummy!!

Oh and gum has helped me too! Sometimes just a bad taste in my mouth gets me...

mwilson1018

Baby doesn't like anything! I feel sick all of the time and nothing seems to help. I am either at work or at home laying on the couch or in bed. I want this part to be over already. Sorry for venting but all of my fav foods make me super sick, even just the thought of them. Anyone have any ideas in controlling this nausea? I seem to be sicker with this baby than any of my others :sad:

I'm right there with ya! I just think about certain things and feel gross! I'm trying to eat a lot more snacks and thigns throughout the day, it seems if I get hungry I get nauseous. However, it is hard because I am a teacher and I cannot eat while in class. I tried the saltines before getting out of bed trick and it has helped for the early morning time.

All I do is work and sleep, too. Our babies are taking all our energy I'm ok with that as long as they're growing to be strong and healthy! I'm just ready for the exhaustion to ease up at least a little........

tahmed

I am jumping over to this board full time now that I got by BFP!!!!.

I noticed a lot of you are experiencing morning sickness. When did that start for you? I am at 4 1/2 weeks and am not noticing anything yet. I just have mild cramping, which I read was actually pretty normal in this stage.

Also, when did you start adjusting your calories? I have been at 1200 and was wondering if I should stay there for a few more weeks before going to maintence?

sjyates

My husband and I have been trying for 4 years to concieve. No luck yet. This is a huge struggle, on top of both of us needing to lose a large amount of weight. Any tip? This is a great group.

After 4 years, you possibly have already been to a fertility specialist, but I thought I would just throw it out there just in case you hadn't. My husband and I tried for over a year before we were sent to a fertility specialist. He determined right away that I had PCOS and was able to prescribe Femara to make me ovulate. It was as simple as that - I wasn't ovulating!!! We then got pregnant in the first round of Femara. . .

Good luck to you! I can understand your frustrations and would like to offer my support in any way I can!

shoppingqueen34

congrats shoppingqueen, I've been excited for the story! she's beautiful, and you did such a great job staying healthy through your pregnancy!


So I woke up this morning and was SUPER sore. Every step I took felt like he was pushing on my pelvis and bladder, I was having really bad ligament pain in my crotch area (sorry for the wording lol) and 2 people mentioned I looked like I dropped. Then I was having lost of contractions, definately irregular and not labor contractions, but more than usual. So I was HOPING that at this appointment they would tell me that my cervix was coming forward and even better dialating ... but it ended up being even worse. *sigh, so still hard, closed and far away. I had to see a nurse instead of my MD because of the stupid schedulers so she couldn't answer any of my questions and didn't make it sound like he'd dropped at all. PLUS they told me that I'd gained 8 POUNDS IN TWO WEEKS! WTF?! I know I've been swollen and because of lack of money haven't gone grocery shopping resulting in high sodium diet the last few weeks and less than healthy food ... but seriously 8 pounds?! Then to top things off I'm measuring 37 weeks instead of 36 weeks, which puts me at risk for having a big baby. :-( I feel super irritated with myself, depressed, fat, ugly, and frustrated.

Ang - try not to worry too much. Remember my doc told me my belly was measuring big - and I went into labor that night! So it could just be all fluid.

jessdawn1982

We are going to start TTC our 2nd child in a few months but I would like to get some weight off before I get pregnant and stay within healthy weight gain while pregnant.

LauraAkaTigger

Just saw this post, I'm only on the site less than 2 weeks. we have Been ttc for 3/4 months. Trying at around this time actually!! Day 11 today!! I joined to get my weight to a normal weight range before falling pregnant and to maintain a healthy eating and excercise plan that I can maintain throughout.
I am about 17lbs above a normal BMI. If any of you would like to friend me, feel free!!
I'm trying to focus on being healthy rather than be stressed about ttc.
Lovely hearing the good stories here!! Any advice welcome!!

jessdawn1982

Going on teh 1st of October to get my Mirena taken out. I haven't had a period in almost 2yrs. Anyone else TTC after having a Mirena? How long did it take? First time around I was on hte pill and after getting off it and having one regular period we started TTC and succeeded in the first month. I hope it goes the same this time.

mwilson1018

I am jumping over to this board full time now that I got by BFP!!!!.

I noticed a lot of you are experiencing morning sickness. When did that start for you? I am at 4 1/2 weeks and am not noticing anything yet. I just have mild cramping, which I read was actually pretty normal in this stage.

Also, when did you start adjusting your calories? I have been at 1200 and was wondering if I should stay there for a few more weeks before going to maintence?

YEAH!!! Congratulations!! Morning sickness (or really just a lot of nausea) didn't start for me until week 7. Up until then I was just really tired...and still am. They say the first trimester is exhausting. As soon as I found out I tried to eat anywhere from 1500-2000. My Dr basically said as long as I'm not losing at this point, I'm fine. If I find I'm continuing to have a loss, I'll have to up my calories. Going straight up to 2000 right away after being on 1200 may cause us to gain too much initially, so just eat when your body (baby) is telling you, but keep it healthy.

So happy for you!

Welcome to the group canning and dawn!

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Thanks for the suggestions, I had some ginger ale and rice but just not with it. I had only had nausea up until this point and started getting "sick" yesterday. My baby must definatly hate chinese food because nothing has stayed down since I ate that. I went from 1200 to 1700 cals my doc said 2000-2500 some I am aiming for 2000 although I rarely make it.

jessdawn1982

this weeks gain: 3.5lbs

Prepregnancy weight: 162
Current weight: 194.9
Pregnancy gain: 34.9

:-( boooooooooooooooooo

No worries I lost 30lbs before I ever left the hospital and from talking to some of my friends that seems pretty normal even though my baby was 10lbs 12oz.

Caliwaters25

Hey girls so today was weigh in day

CW 172.8
SW(pre-pregnancy) 164

Not to shabby about an 8 lb gain for 5 months but like 3 of the those lbs seem to have been put on these last two weeks.

Okay as promised here are some shots of baby Isabella at 20 weeks. It wont be easy to tell b/c her features aren't defined yet.

Enjoy
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=205317&id=523151009&l=e233234c04