Pregnancy 2011 - April
brittonymiller
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Hello everyone!
For those of you just finding us, this is a group that is trying to be healthier and/or lose weight while:
a) wanting to drop some weight before trying to conceive (TTC)
b) (Trying to conceive) TTC
c) Pregnant
Welcome all!
For those of you just finding us, this is a group that is trying to be healthier and/or lose weight while:
a) wanting to drop some weight before trying to conceive (TTC)
b) (Trying to conceive) TTC
c) Pregnant
Welcome all!
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glad to find you. I am trying to get pregnant again after a miscarriage. Trying to cut out a few things before getting pregnant this time around. Successfully cut out caffeine this week. This is Day 3 of Caffeine Free0
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Hello ladies! So I had my monthly checkup today. They told me my blood pressure is really low- 96/60, which could explain the fainting spells. The doctor told me I need to drink more water. I was surprised to hear that because I already drink 10-12 8oz glasses of water a day. She said that this is a time of major growth for the baby and that I needed more. She measured me and I was 28 (not sure whether they measure in centimeters or inches... I'm assuming centimeters). At the last visit the doctor told me I should be a centimeter for every week pregnant I am. According to that logic I'm 2 centimenters bigger than I should be? I don't know. I said something to the doctor today about how I felt like my stomach is growing really fast lately and she commented that my weight gain was a bit too much this last month. According to their scale I gained 8 lbs in 4 weeks! I didn't realize I had done that! I asked how much they have me gaining overall so far and she said they have me down for a 26lb gain at this point. This morning, my scale at home had me at a 24.8lb gain, so it's really not that far off. Boo for my first slap on the wrist when it comes to weight gain. I've got to start being better. But then again I'm exercising, taking my prenatals, and getting as many good nutrients as I can. I don't really want to keep myself from enjoying being pregnant and round. I'll just try to be a little more controlled. A few less indulgences
I would like to stay within the 25-35lb recommended weight gain range, it's not going to be a big deal if I gain a few more pounds than that.
Now I just need to wait for my glucose test results. Well, she said that they would only call me with bad news, so I guess I just need to relax and be glad the blood drawing is over with. Hate that!!0 -
Jen – yea for a good appointment! I’m glad everything went well. I’m confused that the doctor told you that you won’t be able able to hear the heartbeat at 11 weeks (I’ve noticed that a lot of women on this thread haven’t been able to until later in the pregnancy). I was able to hear it at 6 weeks, but my ultrasound at that time was internal, so I guess that makes a huge difference.
Brittony – I’m sure I’m going to get a slap on the wrist about my weight gain next week. I haven’t stepped on the scale since my last appointment and I’m sure it’s not going to be good at all!
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Jen – yea for a good appointment! I’m glad everything went well. I’m confused that the doctor told you that you won’t be able able to hear the heartbeat at 11 weeks (I’ve noticed that a lot of women on this thread haven’t been able to until later in the pregnancy). I was able to hear it at 6 weeks, but my ultrasound at that time was internal, so I guess that makes a huge difference.
Brittony – I’m sure I’m going to get a slap on the wrist about my weight gain next week. I haven’t stepped on the scale since my last appointment and I’m sure it’s not going to be good at all!
Abf11388 – welcome!
She said that she wouldn't be able to pick it up on the doppler, but we picked it up on the US both at my 7 wk appt and yesterday. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for the well wishes! I'm stoked that everything is good with the baby. (*sigh*) 0 -
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Brittony -- Thanks for the new thread! Weird they said your BP was low. That's about my norm (though my top # is usually between 100 & 105) but I don't normally feel faint or anything so I guess that's the difference.
Though, I have to admit I'm feeling pretty faint today. I hope it's allergy or BP related instead of blood sugar related considering my glucose test is next Wednesday. I'm so worried about it with my history of hypoglycemia. But I haven't been feeling like my blood sugar has been wonky (the 2 pints of Ben & Jerry's I ate this week should have been a pretty good test, eh?
) so I think I'm going to be fine.
Great -- my HR director just introduced me to the new administration deputy director as "This is Julie -- she takes care of leave, FMLA, insurance, retirement -- things like that. Also, she's pregnant." As though she was just throwing me being pregnant out there as part of my job description.
Seriously, what is wrong with my coworkers? :laugh:
The woman responded "Oh, I thought you had a glow about you." :indifferent: I didn't have the heart to tell her my "glow" is just my stupidly sensitive Irish skin reacting negatively to my new face wash. 0 -
Happy April Fools! I got to work and people had pranked other people galore. Someone moved the couch to block the stairs coming up to the office area. I couldn't move the couch and I didn't want to walk around clear to the back to get up. Luckily someone pushed it out of the way for me . 0
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So did any of you have a "gut feeling" about the gendar and it was right? With my DS I just knew. Everyone said I was having a girl but I was pretty sure he was a he! And now this baby is giving me a girl vibe. Anyone have that and was right?0
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Hello ladies! So I had my monthly checkup today. They told me my blood pressure is really low- 96/60, which could explain the fainting spells. The doctor told me I need to drink more water. I was surprised to hear that because I already drink 10-12 8oz glasses of water a day. She said that this is a time of major growth for the baby and that I needed more. She measured me and I was 28 (not sure whether they measure in centimeters or inches... I'm assuming centimeters). At the last visit the doctor told me I should be a centimeter for every week pregnant I am. According to that logic I'm 2 centimenters bigger than I should be? I don't know. I said something to the doctor today about how I felt like my stomach is growing really fast lately and she commented that my weight gain was a bit too much this last month. According to their scale I gained 8 lbs in 4 weeks! I didn't realize I had done that! I asked how much they have me gaining overall so far and she said they have me down for a 26lb gain at this point. This morning, my scale at home had me at a 24.8lb gain, so it's really not that far off. Boo for my first slap on the wrist when it comes to weight gain. I've got to start being better. But then again I'm exercising, taking my prenatals, and getting as many good nutrients as I can. I don't really want to keep myself from enjoying being pregnant and round. I'll just try to be a little more controlled. A few less indulgences I would like to stay within the 25-35lb recommended weight gain range, it's not going to be a big deal if I gain a few more pounds than that.
Now I just need to wait for my glucose test results. Well, she said that they would only call me with bad news, so I guess I just need to relax and be glad the blood drawing is over with. Hate that!!
A lady I work with - also pregnant - has a normally low BP, but hers dropped so low the other day she fainted while she was at a visit with a patient. They ended up taking her to ER as a precaution, but she is ok.
I wouldn't worry to much about the measurements, they are just an estimate but everyone is different. I just met a girl today who is due 2 days after me and our measurements definitely wouldn't come close to each others...like mine is probably double hers... :huh:
I think you're doing a great job Brittony! You certainly keep me motiavted to get my butt of the couch when I see you enter your exercise! I feel the same about my weight gain, I don't really feel like I've put on as much as the scale says I have, but I suppose the scale doesn't lie. I used to (as I'm sure you remember) get really upset about my weight gain, but I've been trying really hard to change my mentality.
Keep up the good work, I'm glad your appointment went well!0 -
Happy April Fools! I got to work and people had pranked other people galore. Someone moved the couch to block the stairs coming up to the office area. I couldn't move the couch and I didn't want to walk around clear to the back to get up. Luckily someone pushed it out of the way for me .
Happy April Fools day!! No pranks at work, but every girl on my facebook has either eloped or is suddenly announcing their pregnancy on this very suspicious day...
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So did any of you have a "gut feeling" about the gendar and it was right? With my DS I just knew. Everyone said I was having a girl but I was pretty sure he was a he! And now this baby is giving me a girl vibe. Anyone have that and was right?
I suddenly got a "gut feeling" at 12+5 & it turned out I was right. I had a 50/50 shot. I wasn't really *sure* or anything, but that's when I started telling people I thought she was a girl. Before that, I had done a really good job of convincing everyone she was a boy so when we found out at 15+2 I was the *only* person who had guessed correctly out of all my family & friends who had ventured a guess.
To be quite honest, I think I became convinced she was a girl because up to that point, I really thought I wanted a boy. So, by preparing myself in advance for a girl, I wasn't going to be disappointed either way. Now I'm insanely excited about her being a girl. If she comes out with a willy I'll be so upset! :laugh:0 -
I definitely got the girl vibe and ended up being right. People tried to pull the whole "you're carrying high or low" stuff, but in my head I just knew I was brewing up a little girl.
I've started to worry lately that the US tech was wrong and I've wasted money on girly things. I hope not!!0 -
Dr.'s office called and the results of my glucose test are good. Whew...not sure why I was worrying so much about it? She said my Iron is a little low, so she wants me to start taking an Iron supplement along with a stool softener, to offset the constipation side effect from the Iron. So...should I double it then? :laugh: I've been taking 2 stool softeners a day for a couple months now to "keep things movin"
Has anyone used a belly band with a previous pregnancy? I think that's what they're called. I'm talking about the post-pardum one that you wear to help with posture, muscle control, and getting your stomach to shrink down and have good shape.
Someone gave me a size Medium one (cruel right? :laugh: ) that I might be able to wear a few months after baby, but I'm thinking about getting one for right after I have him. Any suggestions on whether they're worth it/brand?0 -
I definitely got the girl vibe and ended up being right. People tried to pull the whole "you're carrying high or low" stuff, but in my head I just knew I was brewing up a little girl.
I've started to worry lately that the US tech was wrong and I've wasted money on girly things. I hope not!!
Cool! We'll we are not finding out so I'll let ya know in Oct. lol! I kinda want to find out tho but my hubby says no way. IDK, maybe I just really want a girl and it's all in my head. But by the sounds of everyone's responses maybe I'm on to something!!!!!0 -
Has anyone used a belly band with a previous pregnancy? I think that's what they're called. I'm talking about the post-pardum one that you wear to help with posture, muscle control, and getting your stomach to shrink down and have good shape.
Someone gave me a size Medium one (cruel right? :laugh: ) that I might be able to wear a few months after baby, but I'm thinking about getting one for right after I have him. Any suggestions on whether they're worth it/brand?
I have found with that brand that if you are typically say a Large then get the Medium. I got the L/XL and I should have gotten the M/L because it's way too big for me (I'm using the one that lets me wear my prepreggo pants HOPEFULLY for the entire pregnancy.0 -
So did any of you have a "gut feeling" about the gendar and it was right? With my DS I just knew. Everyone said I was having a girl but I was pretty sure he was a he! And now this baby is giving me a girl vibe. Anyone have that and was right?
Gut feeling since 6 weeks is Girl here. I've had numerous dreams- so have my mother and grandmother. And just other little signs. I'll be able to tell you if my gut is right in a couple weeks! Either way I don't care- as long as it's healthy
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Hello ladies! So I had my monthly checkup today. They told me my blood pressure is really low- 96/60, which could explain the fainting spells. The doctor told me I need to drink more water. I was surprised to hear that because I already drink 10-12 8oz glasses of water a day. She said that this is a time of major growth for the baby and that I needed more. She measured me and I was 28 (not sure whether they measure in centimeters or inches... I'm assuming centimeters). At the last visit the doctor told me I should be a centimeter for every week pregnant I am. According to that logic I'm 2 centimenters bigger than I should be? I don't know. I said something to the doctor today about how I felt like my stomach is growing really fast lately and she commented that my weight gain was a bit too much this last month. According to their scale I gained 8 lbs in 4 weeks! I didn't realize I had done that! I asked how much they have me gaining overall so far and she said they have me down for a 26lb gain at this point. This morning, my scale at home had me at a 24.8lb gain, so it's really not that far off. Boo for my first slap on the wrist when it comes to weight gain. I've got to start being better. But then again I'm exercising, taking my prenatals, and getting as many good nutrients as I can. I don't really want to keep myself from enjoying being pregnant and round. I'll just try to be a little more controlled. A few less indulgences I would like to stay within the 25-35lb recommended weight gain range, it's not going to be a big deal if I gain a few more pounds than that.
Now I just need to wait for my glucose test results. Well, she said that they would only call me with bad news, so I guess I just need to relax and be glad the blood drawing is over with. Hate that!!
Don't beat yourself up about it. Enjoy your pregnancy. It isn't like you are eating fast food/ice cream tubs every day/night (even though we'd often like to ). You are doing great thus far, Mama :flowerforyou: 0 -
Ugh! I just tried posting and everything is gone.
I had my 38 week check up today and much to my surprise I am 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced and he is head down as he has been for most of the time (I know because of where he constantly kicks and I always feel his hiccups). I know I could sit this way for a couple weeks but I was happy to see some progress. My doctor said to get my bags packed because this isn't my first rodeo.
Oh my gosh my husband just asked me if he could go to Minnesota (Twin Cities) for the day next Thursday for work! Like it is just the next town over or something. Hello! That is an 8-9 hour drive one way! All my labors have been under 5 hours. I looked at him and said absolutely not! Like this isn't his fourth time going through this with me, geez! Seriously.
Hope you all have a great Friday!
Sounds like you're making great progress!
I know what you mean about the clueless husband. Mine wanted to go on a kayak trip the first weekend of June, I'm due June 19th. He would only be about a 3 hr drive from home, but he would be in a kayak floating down a river with no phone, and no way to just get in the Jeep and come home, he'd have to at least make it to the next pickup point. Even though this is my first rodeo, it's possible that I could go into labor that early, so I asked him to either plan it for an earlier date, or later in the summer. I swear I could see the lightbulb come on over his head when I explained it all to him.... :laugh:
Ha! I have you both beat! It was two days before my due date. I came home after work and told my husband that I'd been having contractions all day and that they were getting stronger. Less than an hour later he informed me that he was thinking of heading out with a buddy to shoot some pool (which for him usually means $100 in alcohol and home around 2 or 3 am).... I basically gave him a "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING?!" and he totally did not get it .... um.... remember the part where I told you I was in labor?!?! We're having a baby tonight!! You're not going to play pool!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Happy April Fools! I got to work and people had pranked other people galore. Someone moved the couch to block the stairs coming up to the office area. I couldn't move the couch and I didn't want to walk around clear to the back to get up. Luckily someone pushed it out of the way for me .
Yes... fire hazards are always a hilarious April Fools joke. :laugh:
I really wanted our whole staff to call in sick this morning around the same time and then wait 1/2 hour before calling back to say "joking" but my boss seriously would have a coronary in the mean time so.... probably would have been a bad idea! :laugh:0 -
So did any of you have a "gut feeling" about the gendar and it was right? With my DS I just knew. Everyone said I was having a girl but I was pretty sure he was a he! And now this baby is giving me a girl vibe. Anyone have that and was right?
I felt I was having a little girl right from the beginning, and I am. I have also only dreamed about a baby girl. 0 -
This will be interesting to see if i'm right but I've had three dreams about our baby and in all three he was a boy. So, I have my next u/s on April 21st I will let you all know if my dreams were accurate. I can't wait!!0
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Has anyone used a belly band with a previous pregnancy? I think that's what they're called. I'm talking about the post-pardum one that you wear to help with posture, muscle control, and getting your stomach to shrink down and have good shape.
Someone gave me a size Medium one (cruel right? :laugh: ) that I might be able to wear a few months after baby, but I'm thinking about getting one for right after I have him. Any suggestions on whether they're worth it/brand?
I have found with that brand that if you are typically say a Large then get the Medium. I got the L/XL and I should have gotten the M/L because it's way too big for me (I'm using the one that lets me wear my prepreggo pants HOPEFULLY for the entire pregnancy.
I don't know. I know "they" say that it helps put things back after pregnancy, but I have to think that it might hinder? Wouldn't you think that actually just holding in your stomach and focusing on your posture would do more training and toning of your muscles than elastic holding them in and not requiring them to contract to hold in?
PS. I tried my regular pants on this morning and they still button! No way I'm sitting down in them :laugh: but I was happy with a button! With my first, this week was when i switched to "fat clothes". I'd been doing the jeans with the rubber band before then, but my MIL found out and sent me some "fat clothes" - I wasn't intending to get any (had NO money!). I managed to gain like 15lbs on vacation though this time last year, not to mention that I worked weekends at Cracker Barrel and they had strawberry pancakes for the last 2 months of my pregnancy! :laugh: Those two things alone were most of my 50lbs!! Hoping no more than 10 in these last 10 weeks! We'll see! I'm doing great with going regularly to the gym which helps counteract all the ice cream! 0 -
For the record, I had boy and girl baby dreams before I knew. Since we found out, she's always a girl.
My hubs also seems completely clueless about when babies can show up. I told him several days ago we could seriously have a baby in 3 months and he freaked out & said I need to finish cooking her first. :huh: Honey, she'll be done cooking in about 12 weeks -- that's less than 3 months. He couldn't grasp the concept that babies are considered full-term 3 whole weeks before their due dates. No matter how many times I tell him she could be here & be perfectly healthy any time from the last week or so in June all the way through July he STILL seems to be under the impression she's coming on July 16th. Period. I really hope she doesn't show on her due date. Not to be selfish, but that's my MIL's birthday. I'm hoping for a week or 2 sooner. I'd honestly rather she be born on America's birthday than my MIL's. :laugh: I like my MIL -- I don't know why I feel so strongly about them not sharing a birthday.0 -
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Brittony glad your checkup went well. I think you look super cute and wouldn't worry about being a little over 35lbs.
I also had a question for you ladies who know what the sex of your baby is...Did the Chinese gender chart predict correctly and did the old wives tale of no morning sickness equal a boy and lots of morning sickness equal a girl??
For both of these things it says I'm having a boy...My husband is a pilot and most of the time pilots have girls (the vibration kills off the boy sperm) but he just got back from training where they fly in a simulator (a computer game) and then the weather had been so bad he may have flown a couple times the weeks previous to me getting pregnant. Also, taking Clomid increases your chances of a girl because it changes the pH of things and makes for a "hostile environment" killing off the boy sperm as well...Well we used Preseed so I think that the whole Clomid-girl thing doesn't count.
My husband told me last night that they want him to stay for 5 more weeks following the end of this course as opposed to going back to Arizona for 5 weeks in July/Aug...I guess it would be better for him just to get it over with, but I already miss him like crazy...He is just lucky I'm an independent, strong woman who can survive on my own. Doesn't make missing him any easier, but most women I know couldn't/wouldn't choose this life. Good thing I love the old lug!0 -
brittony- I had an appt yesterday. I am 21 weeks and am measuring at 25! (although my ultrasound tech said that baby was right where it should be in terms of size just 1 week prior). I have gained 15lbs...and I am really hoping to cap it at that! (I was like 255 when I started this pregancy... yuck!) Hope things work out in terms of the blood pressure. I too am surprised they said it was about water!
jenzimmer- At the beginning I thought boy (like up to 10 weeks). Lately though I have been thinking girl... until my appt yesterday! After the dr did the checks and listed to the heart he said "your baby boy sounds great!". I was like "I'm having a boy???!!!!" Then he said he was just guessing... and smiled. Hmmm! (I know for a fact that he would not know, since the ultrasound tech, even if they knew, do not put it in writing anyways because of liability issues). So I guess just from his experience that is what he thinks? So now I am so confused! Hubby was of course elated he said that. We have decided not to find out. I am dying to know, but am looking forward to the surprise!0 -
I also had a question for you ladies who know what the sex of your baby is...Did the Chinese gender chart predict correctly and did the old wives tale of no morning sickness equal a boy and lots of morning sickness equal a girl??
The chinese chart that I forget who on here posted (Dragonfly?) was right for both mine. But 2 boys and nauseated 24/7 with the first. Barely any nausea with the 2nd (comparatively.)0 -
jenzimmer- At the beginning I thought boy (like up to 10 weeks). Lately though I have been thinking girl... until my appt yesterday! After the dr did the checks and listed to the heart he said "your baby boy sounds great!". I was like "I'm having a boy???!!!!" Then he said he was just guessing... and smiled. Hmmm! (I know for a fact that he would not know, since the ultrasound tech, even if they knew, do not put it in writing anyways because of liability issues). So I guess just from his experience that is what he thinks? So now I am so confused! Hubby was of course elated he said that. We have decided not to find out. I am dying to know, but am looking forward to the surprise!
Our techs can tell us sex but nothing medical. It might say on your chart if it is a boy or not, though I know if parents choose not to know they often leave that off so that the Dr doesn't accidentally slip and mention it - sounds like yours may have? At that point I would totally have to find out even if I decided not to! I would just wonder too much!0 -
Brittony glad your checkup went well. I think you look super cute and wouldn't worry about being a little over 35lbs.
I also had a question for you ladies who know what the sex of your baby is...Did the Chinese gender chart predict correctly and did the old wives tale of no morning sickness equal a boy and lots of morning sickness equal a girl??
For both of these things it says I'm having a boy...My husband is a pilot and most of the time pilots have girls (the vibration kills off the boy sperm) but he just got back from training where they fly in a simulator (a computer game) and then the weather had been so bad he may have flown a couple times the weeks previous to me getting pregnant. Also, taking Clomid increases your chances of a girl because it changes the pH of things and makes for a "hostile environment" killing off the boy sperm as well...Well we used Preseed so I think that the whole Clomid-girl thing doesn't count.
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Chinese gender chart was wrong (Well, using the chart *correctly* by using my lunar age is wrong. If I use my solar age, it's right. But, that would be incorrect use of the chart so I don't think that counts).
I was nauseous, but I never puked even once so I guess that was wrong for me, too.
My husband's father was a fighter pilot in the Marines & then a commercial airline pilot after he retired from the marines & he had 2 boys with his 1st wife and a girl with his 2nd. 0
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