Pregnancy 2010 - September

LittleSpy

Hi everyone!
Mind if I lurk around here for a while?

Dh and I are starting a not preventing/not stressing about trying approach to babies. We plan to begin actively TTC in January 2011.
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tahmed

Ugg, still not feeling too hot. Last night I was in so much pain, and just feeling miserable. I couldn't sleep last night either, so today is a rough one. I TOTALY forgot I had a big meeting at work today. I got to work, and my boss was in a suit. I felt like an idiot when I asked him why he was all dressed up, and he was like....um, because we are meeting with the bank today!!!! So, at lunch I ran to Marshalls and bought a suit coat, and ran to Old Navy to get a shirt to go under it. I am loosing my brain

Angela...you are almost there, you can do it! You are an inspiration to thoes of us just starting this journey:flowerforyou:

Caliwaters25

Hey girls sorry I have been MIA school started up and I feel so behind. This is my last semester before baby arrives so I need to do well and get it all done. Had my doctors appointment yesterday and their scale was nicer than mine go figure.

SW(Pre-Pregnancy)164
CW 178.6

I feel bad that I have gained 14lbs but I feel so hungry all the time its more about choosing good for me snacks now like granola bars and apples. I cut back on the sweets I had to have a cookie like everyday but I have to do the gestational diabetes test next week, so sugar is now being put on track until that test is over. My doctors office gave me a diet recommendation for the test basically no bad sugar for you stuff aka desserts and soda. Anyways baby is moving lots everyday I feel so bad because she is squirming because I have to have my water really cold and I feel her wiggling like hey you woke me up. Anyways hope you all have a good week.

Angela- Yay I know that baby wants out as much as you want to see that precious bundle. Keep up your morale it will happen soon.

MissKim

Just wanted to pop in and say hello! Work has been crazy busy today! I will catch up later! Hope everyone is doing great!

debnu1

I actually did a little exercise today, only 10 minutes...but I laid on the floor for a minute and my son attacked me, I must have pulled a muscle because I couldn't get up for another 10 minutes! (and I thought I was taking it easy) OW! I think next time I will just walk...

mwilson1018

Just wanted to pop in and say hello! Work has been crazy busy today! I will catch up later! Hope everyone is doing great!

Look at that picture!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

shoppingqueen34

I know this sounds gross....but yeah for the bloody show Angela!! You are one tough chick to be going through all those contractions!! Sounds like you're a being a champ! Before you know it, you son will be here and you'll be facing going back to work like I am right now! Time goes by so fast.....enjoy that baby bump as much as possible!

ckmama

Has anyone had a vbac? When I went to the doctor yesterday she asked if I wanted to try or just have a section again, I said a section but apparently my husband wants me to try vaginal because you heal faster. I just never even thought of it, I know that sounds stupid, but the idea of pushing a baby out is scary to me.

I don't even know if i can right now, I didn't have a choice with the last one. I'll have to wait until I get further along to see how big the head will be.

I did get to hear the hb again and I just busted out laughing because it was so freakin' cute. She also told me that I shouldn't gain any more weight with my pregnancy. The 10 lbs I've already put on is enough and the baby would be fine living off the fat stores I have. That I should start following a diabetic diet now and we will do the gestational test at 20 weeks instead of later.:embarassed:

Always lots of fun going to the doctor.

P.S. I'm not sure about the bloody show, I didn't have it last time even though I was in labor.

tahmed

My first Dr. Appointment is tomorrow at 1. I am really hoping for good news, and to get to hear the HB. My parents are comming into town for the weekend (they live 6 hours away), so we will tell them after the appointment. I made reservations at a fancy resturant for a "celebration" dinner!!!!

paldal

This is such an inspiring group...it's so great to see one group almost done and another just starting....your experience is really valuable. Keep it up until I can join!

debnu1

Has anyone had a vbac? When I went to the doctor yesterday she asked if I wanted to try or just have a section again, I said a section but apparently my husband wants me to try vaginal because you heal faster. I just never even thought of it, I know that sounds stupid, but the idea of pushing a baby out is scary to me.

I don't even know if i can right now, I didn't have a choice with the last one. I'll have to wait until I get further along to see how big the head will be.

I did get to hear the hb again and I just busted out laughing because it was so freakin' cute. She also told me that I shouldn't gain any more weight with my pregnancy. The 10 lbs I've already put on is enough and the baby would be fine living off the fat stores I have. That I should start following a diabetic diet now and we will do the gestational test at 20 weeks instead of later.:embarassed:

Always lots of fun going to the doctor.

P.S. I'm not sure about the bloody show, I didn't have it last time even though I was in labor.

I never had a c-section just two natural deliveries. A vbac is very feasible. Ask your doc about it and look it up, get very informed. They really recommend having vbacs as it is healthier, your risk of needing a c-section in the end is of course a bit greater but they will watch you closer. You definitely heal faster with a vaginal birth. But you need to do what is right for you. Pushing the baby out isn't the hard part for me...both of mine rather fell out once it was time. Just be sure that you are holding onto something...I think I will try standing up for this one, gravity really makes a difference and laying down I almost killed the nurses hand...(She was holding back my knee, it was a quick delivery!) I am telling you that you can do anything you put your mind to... If you decide it is what you want it will work out!

I am going to start the diabetic diet here soon too. I just need to print out my sheets so that I can be vigilant about it. I am sure I will have the diabetic test at 20 weeks too. We are in this together! Stupid weight gain! (I have gained 10lbs also) Time to buy more eggs. I lived on omelets and scrambled eggs last time!!

ckmama

Deb,

Here is a great website for helping with the diet. I liked that it gave the option of being a bigger woman and not just putting me in the regular weight guidelines.

I sat down tonight and created a meal plan for tomorrow hopefully to follow.

Today was a disaster I at chick fil a and within about 10 mins I couldn't get home fast enough I was so tired. It made me feel aweful.

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/#meal

mwilson1018

Good morning and Happy Friday, ladies!! I weighed in this morning and I am still at 154.4...only a 1 lb weight gain so far. I CAN NOT believe that! I have been eating HORRIBLY! Fast food, junk food...absolutely no veggies....I'm sure it will catch up with me, though. Hopefully I can start eating well again, but the thought of the veggies still makes me want to gag! :sick:

CKmama, You can do this! You and Debnu can do it together!!

kcurtis05

Hi Ladies! Just checking in to say Hi. :happy:
I love hearing about your experiences, even though sometimes it makes me happy that I am not preggers yet.

Happy Friday! Hope you all have an enjoyable weekend and get some much-needed rest! Stay positive! :flowerforyou:

seestellarun13_1

Good morning - I'm so far behind. I've missed so much in a week.

Update: Went to the doc on Monday for my 20w check up. Everything is looking good except the baby has a cyst in his neck/spinal area. Not sure the appropriate medical name for it but the doc said it's common at this stage. I go in at 24w for my sugar blood testing and will have another ultrasound then. Please keep us in your prayers. On a good note everything is completely on target. He is a healthy little boy now weight 11 ounces. So I would assume the 24 total pounds I gained is from all of the Mountain Trail Mix from Wal-Mart!:noway:

I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend - and stay safe and healthy! I hope to stay more focused on checking in with you guys. You are all so inspiring and thoughtful!

Angela - hang in there girl.:flowerforyou: Is this your first LO?

debnu1

Vegies still don't sound so wonderful--Although I had some and dip the other day. Really good except the broccoli sure didn't like me...Eating them plain just doesn't cut it right now. I actually made dinner the other night. It was kings ranch chicken. Basically glorified nachos. Boy did it taste good.

Thanks for the link Katrina. I am thinking I should bite the bullet and get more glucose test strips from my OB, Just start the whole thing again. Better safe than sorry.

We are going camping tonight. Yay! The last trip of the season. Now to get the house clean, everything packed and ready without collapsing or getting sick. Wish me luck. It is funny I feel good unless I go too long without food or move around too much. I feel like a weakling. Moving slow!!!!

angrypanda

Good morning and Happy Friday, ladies!! I weighed in this morning and I am still at 154.4...only a 1 lb weight gain so far. I CAN NOT believe that! I have been eating HORRIBLY! Fast food, junk food...absolutely no veggies....I'm sure it will catch up with me, though. Hopefully I can start eating well again, but the thought of the veggies still makes me want to gag! :sick:

Ooh, I am so with you on that one. I have thankfully not been gaining weight, despite the awful, awful things I've been eating lately. I feel so guilty, but at the same time, I can't bring myself to eat most things. I occasionally have a "good" day where I can eat one real meal with all the good food groups, but for the most part I've been living off of popcorn, soup, and carbs galore. Plus, since I'm feeling so blah these days, it's a miracle if I even get some exercise in. I'm looking forward to the second trimester when this goes away and I can start eating right again.

tahmed

I went to the doctor yesterday, and measured exactly right. 8wk1day, so everything is right on track. DH liked the doctor, so that is good too. Came home and put out the M&M's with our names and baby on them, and my mom found them within an hour. She kind of went into shock, and then got really excited. My dad was pretty excited too. We took them out for a really nice dinner to celebrate. Today starts the phone calls to the rest of the family to let them know too. Its funny, I really couldn't wait to tell people, but now that its time, I am not nearly excited. kind of strange.

Still feeling queezy in the afternoon and evening, but morning time seems to be getting a little better.

Have a great weekend everyone!

ckmama

I went to the doctor yesterday, and measured exactly right. 8wk1day, so everything is right on track. DH liked the doctor, so that is good too. Came home and put out the M&M's with our names and baby on them, and my mom found them within an hour. She kind of went into shock, and then got really excited. My dad was pretty excited too. We took them out for a really nice dinner to celebrate. Today starts the phone calls to the rest of the family to let them know too. Its funny, I really couldn't wait to tell people, but now that its time, I am not nearly excited. kind of strange.

Still feeling queezy in the afternoon and evening, but morning time seems to be getting a little better.

Have a great weekend everyone!

that sounds like so much fun. What a cute idea.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Happy Monday all! I had the flu since Thursday and am finally over it. I have been having very bad dizzies and it is driving me nuts and quite frankly scaring me. I have an email into my doctor, anyone else experiencing dizzies?

paldal

How is Angela doing this fine Monday....anything exciting happen over the weekend?

debnu1

sheri are you dehydrated? That will certainly make you dizzy! Take it easy, having the flu is no fun but even worse when you are pregnant!

AlisaToth

Happy Monday Ladies! Has anyone heard from Angela? This is due day week!

Hope everyone is doing well and that everyone's queezy mornings end soon! That is one thing i am NOT looking forward to!

3 1/2 months until the hubster and I start TTC! :-)

MissKim

Just wanted to pop in and say hello! Work has been crazy busy today! I will catch up later! Hope everyone is doing great!

Look at that picture!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

Thanks! That was our 3d/4d ultrasound pic at 28wks! I highly recommend having them made! It was an awesome experience!

There is no way I can catch up with everyone! I need to get in here more so that I can get to know everybody better and stay involved! I do remember people talking about the diabetic diet and I highly recommend being on it. I wish my doctor had recommended it to begin with. I might not have gained 30 lbs the first five months! and I wouldn't be dealing with all the GD issues I'm having now. However, now I'm on it, I'm losing weight and my sugar is controlled, so you live and learn. but boy do I regret how I was eating to begin with!

Angela! Hope your absence means your have a baby! Good Luck!

Question to moms that have kids: What do braxton hicks contractions feel like? I keep reading that I"m supposed to be having them, but I don't think I am. I would like too b/c I'm so scared that I won't dilate on my own and will end up with a c-section which i really don't want! how will i know if I'm having them? I know it's just practice ones, but it would be nice to know that my body is practicing!!!

Hope everyone is having a great Monday! and to all the sick mamas...this too shall pass!! I barely even remember being that way, it didn't last long at all! however, it was replaced with lots of other fun stuff, like back pain, hip pain, round ligament pain, headaches, swelling....oh...the joys of pregnancy!

jalara

Hey everyone - I wanted to let you know that Angela had the baby! I'm sneaky! (Her FB profile pic changed to the new little prince - I noticed when I was checking out her maternity photos) Yay baby! (No - not a crazy stalker person - lol)

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Yay Angela! Cant wait to see the baby. Decided to go see my doc today because of the dizziness and this pain in my abdomin that I told the doctor covering for him last week about. He said the dizzies are normal in pregnancy and mine may be worse because I'm still recovering physically from the flu. The pain in my lower abdomin is a UTI, don't know why that other doc didn't run a urine test last week. Got some antiobiotics so I should be well soon. Dizzies are not as constant as they were this morning so maybe I'm making progress. I must easily drink 2-3 liters of water a day and one bottle of my new craving of gatorade. Morning sickness seems to be calming down thank goodness, Oh and the weight I had gained completely vanished when I went in today, yay!

AlisaToth

WooHoo! Congrats to Angela! I can't wait to hear all about it!! Hope things went well for her! Can't wait to see pictures!!

jalara

Okay - so I'm having a day of reflection - this time next year it could be me having the baby, and DH and I are very excited about that. It seemed to have gone by so quickly for Angela, and last night I dreamt about babies, babies, babies. Oh I can't wait!

ckmama

Yay Angela. He is so beautiful too. Had to go see myself. :flowerforyou:

kcurtis05

Hey everyone - I wanted to let you know that Angela had the baby! I'm sneaky! (Her FB profile pic changed to the new little prince - I noticed when I was checking out her maternity photos) Yay baby! (No - not a crazy stalker person - lol)

LOL :laugh: I did the same thing! He is SO handsome! YAY Angela!:flowerforyou: