Pregnancy 2011- May
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Wow you ladies move this thread fast. My last post was on page 1! I'm going to have to go back to read a whole lot now.
I had some minor MS on Wednesday but it was gone by afternoon and back to nausea for the rest of the week. I've also had stretching pains. Not a lot else to report except that my tummy seems to have exploded out already and despite trying to be careful about what I eat I have already managed to put on 1.8 kg in the last two weeks. It is a little frustrating when I was trying to maintain my weight at this stage in my pregnancy.0 -
Ok now that I've caught up on 10 pages worth of posts - wow!
Lynn - I think if I had a friend like that I'd end up strangling her for her stupidity. I'm sorry, but even with the free maternity care we have in New Zealand I would still be close to strangling her for wasting so much medical time. The closest person I have who was in my life like that would be my husband's 21yo sister who gave birth in Feb. She is way too young for her age.
As for the exercise challenge - is it just four days of exercise at 30 minutes or more a day? I guess I passed this week then. I exercised on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday doing a minimum of 65 minutes for the first three days and 1.45 hours on the Friday. It's only walking though albeit on mostly bush type pathways, lol.0 -
Danielle – I love the pictures!! So cute!!!
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Mel - wow, you're close! I don't why I thought you had longer to go than that.
History – this is a pretty fast moving thread. The exercise challenge is to workout 4 times a week for 30 minutes. And the majority of my weight gain was in the beginning. I was really nauseous and dizzy beginning about week 7 and had a really hard time exercising.0 -
Danielle - I ultrasound pics!!! The 3-d one is so cool!!!
Hopefully I'll have some to share next Tuesday. I'm so excited - we decided to find out what we're having! Now I'm just hoping that I won't be to dissapointed if it's a boy. I'm sure I'll get over it, but I just think a girl sounds like a lot of fun. I went to my backup OB Dr. today and we were both really excited that in the three or so months since I was there last I had only gained 2 pounds. YEA!!! And for those of you that feel like getting all depressed cause you gained more than that by the time you were where I am just remember that I'm almost 100 pounds overweight. So hopefully baby will just use some of my fat resources for it's own. :happy:0 -
Oh Danielle! He's SO CUTE!
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I called the DOCTOR'S OFFICE this morning go see the doctor the 16th for the first visit. My other appointments was with the nurse for bloodwork.0
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Oh my gosh, my ticker is going to move a box tomorrow?! I think these last weeks are going to fly by, especially now that I'll be seeing the doctor every other week.
Danielle- PRECIOUS!! I'm so happy for you. Finding out the sex was such a wonderful time. Everything went slow up until then. Afterwards time flew by.
So my plans for a 45 minute walk today were foiled by a traumatic event. My husband and I were walking along and talking. The dog was walking ahead of us on his leash. All of the sudden he just pounces and grabs this little groundhog. We didn't even see him! He shook him around like one of his stuffed animals. I was screaming bloody murder for him to drop the poor thing. By time he did... it didn't look good. I just broke down in the middle of the park, sobbing like a mad woman. People had to think we had an extremely dangerous dog who bit my arm off with the way I reacted. I was distraught. It just broke my heart to see that poor little animal get hurt. I'm pretty sure it hobbled off and died somewhere. Ugh. I know my dog just wanted to play and that it was just an instinct, but it was terrible. My husband had to keep telling me to calm down for the baby. I was crying so hard I was gagging (TMI). Needless to say, I only got a 20 minute walk in. I'm trying not to look at my sweet puppy as a coldblooded killer now. I never thought he would actually catch a small animal. He chases squirrels all the time. If he ever did corner one, I didn't think he would know what to do with it. Ugh. Anyway. That's the first time I have completely lost it while pregnant. Emma was very quite for most of the afternoon and it made me scared that I traumatized her with my little episode. She seems to be active and normal now, though.
We got a letter from the hospital confirming our registration for delivery. They went ahead and entered our insurance info and gave us an estimate of how much it would cost us- $1450. That's after we paid our OBGYN over $900. I guess it could be much worse. I was actually expecting a much higher number from the hospital. We are going to try to start paying them in increments now so we can have a nice chunk taken off by time the little one gets here. I'm sure that estimate doesn't include things like an epidural or the random things that can happen last minute... Hopefully everything goes smoothly and that number doesn't change much.
So I got an e-mail saying that the Rita's Italian Ice in Asheville is giving away free gelatis to mothers on Mother's Day. Do you think they would give me one if I came in with my big belly? I love their gelatis and have absolutely nothing to do this weekend. It would be a lovely perk. I think it's so nice that some of you girls got Mother's Day cards, flowers, etc. I am really not expecting anything. I told my husband he should relish in the last year he isn't responsible for spoiling me on Mother's Day. hehe.0 -
Oh and the two pairs of maternity pants that I do have are the full panel ones as well. I think my stomach must be too high or something because they are sorta loose in the lower area and the elastic digs in up top. I end up folding them down because they get uncomfortable.
History- That's great that you've already met the exercise challenge for the week!! Keep it up as long as you possibly can!0 -
I had my apt today. It was a mix of ok news and things that made me upset.
Background, I have been pretty sick with morning sickness and my diet has been crap up until this week. Now that I have a script for zofran (and have been taking it only when really necessary), my diet has improved so much. Its a lot of fruits/veggies/water (getting my 9 cups a day), and staying well under my calories. Its been no fast food, no eating out. I have felt so normal for the first time in almost 30 weeks.
Well, I found out at the apt I do have a gall stone. Luckily there is not big signed of inflammation but I have to avoid fatty/greasy foods.
But somehow I gained 6 lbs in one week... HOW THE HECK? I am finally like doing EVERYTHING right. I just want to cry. That puts me at 20lbs according the the dr's office (which they started weighing me after my appetite had gone to crap and I had dropped some weight). He stressed only gaining a total of 5 more pounds in the next 9 weeks. I am so upset about it right now. I hadnt gained any weight in the 4 weeks prior and that was with crap eating and lots of soda.
I have been crying on and off since I got home. I spent all day feeling proud of myself and knowing I was still ok.
The only good thing out of the apt is that baby is healthy. She was active and good heartbeat. When I had my ultrasound on Monday she was measuring slightly behind/right on target (only like 4 days behind schedule). Today with the tape measure she measured 1 week ahead. That confirmed the growth spurt I felt this week.0 -
Brittony- I am so sorry you had such an awful experience! Poor little ground hog, but you are right it is instinct. I’m sorry you got so upset. I think a gelati is just the thing to make you feel better! That’s so expensive for the hospital, that sucks!! I wonder what it would cost someone without any insurance?
Rfrick- Sooo excited myself for your ultrasound!! Do you have a feeling what it might be? Is this any different than your other baby so far?
Julie- I am right there with you re: not really feeling pregnant! Lol. I just feel like I have something moving inside me once in a while, and like I am really fat. I wore really unflattering clothes today too so that didn’t help. I am also right there with you on the starting to panic about labour and delivery… I am hoping after my birth classes I feel much more confident. Are you taking any courses?
History- I know how frustrating it is to gain weight when you do your best to make healthy choices. I think it was ron though who pointed out that it is really just like our bodies go on autopilot and just gain what the baby needs no matter what.
Danielle- Thanks for sharing your photos! I love the 3d ones, I wish I got to take one sometime. Maybe my next pregnancy. Avery is my #1 name too! However mine is for a girl (Avery Elizabeth). I like it just as much for a boy! Hubby disagrees but hopefully I can convince him within the next 3 months
Mel- Glad you finally got to the gym. Must feel good. Hope you have fun tomorrow at the festival/pancake breakfast, and that you can convince your hubby to build the dresser.
Meokk- thank you for sharing! I will be sure to check it out.
Autty- I drink a cup of coffee in the am too, sometimes on the weekend I have two. My dr said it was ok as long as I don’t have tooo too much. I never drink soda or anything else with caffeine so I am pretty sure that is ok.
Rachael/Ron/Jkitty- that is so sweet of your MIL’s/co-worker! I am not expecting anything from anyone this time around, but next year, watch out! Just kidding! (kinda)0 -
hkystar- Don't be upset! you have done sooo well! 6lbs in one week is probably just water, perhaps a response to the stone. What happens with that now then? Will it just go away?
But seriously, chin up girl. Your dr sounds outrageous... 5 more pounds in 9 weeks...like really? You are at the end of your pregnany when the baby is gaining the most weight it ever will. Forget what that stupid dr said. Do your best to eat well, try to get a bit of excercise, and don't stress :-)0 -
Mel - wow, you're close! I don't why I thought you had longer to go than that.
Mamatoabunch is only a couple days behind me!0 -
My first was a C/S so it's more... but it would have been $25,000 just for the hospital portion if I had to pay out of pocket! It's something like $10,000 - 15,000 or so for a normal delivery and hospital stay. It's insane.Brittony- I am so sorry you had such an awful experience! Poor little ground hog, but you are right it is instinct. I’m sorry you got so upset. I think a gelati is just the thing to make you feel better! That’s so expensive for the hospital, that sucks!! I wonder what it would cost someone without any insurance?0 -
So my plans for a 45 minute walk today were foiled by a traumatic event. My husband and I were walking along and talking. The dog was walking ahead of us on his leash. All of the sudden he just pounces and grabs this little groundhog. We didn't even see him! He shook him around like one of his stuffed animals. I was screaming bloody murder for him to drop the poor thing. By time he did... it didn't look good. I just broke down in the middle of the park, sobbing like a mad woman. People had to think we had an extremely dangerous dog who bit my arm off with the way I reacted. I was distraught. It just broke my heart to see that poor little animal get hurt. I'm pretty sure it hobbled off and died somewhere. Ugh. I know my dog just wanted to play and that it was just an instinct, but it was terrible. My husband had to keep telling me to calm down for the baby. I was crying so hard I was gagging (TMI). Needless to say, I only got a 20 minute walk in. I'm trying not to look at my sweet puppy as a coldblooded killer now. I never thought he would actually catch a small animal. He chases squirrels all the time. If he ever did corner one, I didn't think he would know what to do with it. Ugh. Anyway. That's the first time I have completely lost it while pregnant. Emma was very quite for most of the afternoon and it made me scared that I traumatized her with my little episode. She seems to be active and normal now, though.
This reminds me of when I was about 8+ mos preg last time and had my dog at the barn. She caught and killed a baby mouse and I SCREAMED at her and started bawling. I totally flipped out. It was just a mouse! Dogs and rodents... it's just what they do. They're bred to. I found her chewing on a box turtle in my back yard earlier this week. I rescued it and put it over the fence, but felt bad because she'd torn the edge of it's shell where she'd been gnawing on it. I didn't cry and freak out this time though (but then, it wasn't dead so... I didn't cry over the 2 dead moles I found out back either)... but man... over that mouse! I was a total wreck! Talk about pregnancy hormones!!!0 -
I finally found the shot record I spent 40 minutes the other night looking for (and then had to go pick up a new one at the Drs since i needed it yesterday - FINGERS CROSSED that the boy gets into the state preschool lottery and gets free 5 day a week preschool this fall! They only have 180 spots!) It somehow was in the couch under the cushion!?!
Now... if only I can find my missing shirt! I swear - it is nowhere! :grumble: :grumble: And of course it's all I keep wanting to wear!0 -
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Had an argument with DH this afternoon. He thinks I go crazy when AF comes. UM YEAH!? Deal with it? Feeling kinda bummed about it.
I usually go to zumba classes on Tuesday and Thursday, every other week, b/c of DH's schedule. I made it to the Tues class. but, b/c the school was having their spring concert, Thurs class was canceled (and I couldn't go to one at another location, b/c it's my DD's school, and she was participating so I wanted to see her.)
My kids have been BEGGING to go to the family one, where kids 3 y/o and up are allowed, so I decided to finally bring them today.
Warning Debbie Downer post below
O.M.G.!!! That was a mistake.
They were slow getting ready, we were so late we BARELY made it. It had already started by the time we got there and it's only a 45 min class so it was short to begin with. Once in there, my darling children didn't follow the exercises, they were running into other people, jumping over each other, touching gym equip I didn't know what it was. Then they had to pee. :noway: :mad: :explode:
I had to stop what I was doing a million times, chase them down and get close to them b/c the music was so loud. And I had to yell over the music so they could hear me. My head hurts.
Yeesh! Normally they are exceptionally well behaved. I don't know what was with them today.
It feels like I didn't get a work out. :grumble:
I drowned my sorrow in an Oh Henry bar. :ohwell:0 -
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hkystar- I don't know anything about gallstones, so I hope everything turns out okay with that. It can't be comfortable. I know how you feel about the 6lb gain in one week. I gained 5 in one week over Easter weekend, but it turned out to be a lot of water weight. I was really bad, though, so you shouldn't have anything to worry about. I haven't gained anything since. That'll probably be what happens for you.
Carina- Aw. I'm sorry your workout plans didn't work so well last night either. I have found that the kids in childcare are going crazy lately too. Maybe it's because school is almost over? I don't know. They still have a month here so that probably isn't it.
Mel- I was so relieved to see that you had freakout once over a silly animal too. When I made that post I thought to myself, "Mel is going to think I'm a silly little girl," since you live on a farm and all. I mean, there are a million groundhogs around here. I totally had a hormonal moment. I still would have reacted, but not as uncontrollably as I did yesterday. Glad to see I'm not the only crazy one.0 -
Bump for later :-)
Hope everyone has a wonderful mother's day tomorow!0 -
I just wanted to say thank you for letting me brag about my boy yesterday and the days leading up to finding out. You ladies are the best support group there is and I wouldn’t want to go through this with anyone else. Individual thanks to: Anne, Rachael, Lynn, Ron, Brittony, Meokk, Rachel, Julie, Hkystar, Regina, and Carina :flowerforyou:
The actual experience of it was breathtaking. I could have laid there for hours watching my little man move/kick/punch/wiggle around. Let me just say anyone who thinks they can have a 20 week US and NOT figure out what they are having are wrong! I knew it was a boy before the tech even said it because I could see it with my own eyes :laugh: !0 -
I’m so glad a lot of you first time Mom’s were recognized this Mother’s day by family/friends. We are Mothers already even though our baby’s aren’t here- we’re already doing what we will once they are in this world! :flowerforyou:
Brittony- That doesn’t sound bad at all for your baby bill. You are wise to try and save for it now so it isn’t so much after baby. You can pay in payments though (if you weren’t aware). A lot of people can only afford $5 a month and as long as they are showing they are working on the bill that is what the hospital cares about. I am so sorry about your horrible walk experience, I probably would have reacted the same. One because it is traumatizing and we love our dogs like they are our children because lets face it, they are the substitute one’s until the real one’s come, for most that is. I hope you are able to see your pooch as the furry lovable one he is. What kind of dog do you have if you don’t mind my asking? Oh- and TOTALLY go for that italian ice. They will give it to you, you know it. Enjoy it too!
Hkystar- I’m so sorry about your gallstone. What will they do with that with being pregnant and all? Just keep an eye on it and take care of it after baby is here? Don’t worry about your weight gain, our bodies do what they need to for the baby.0 -
Regina – 2 pounds in 3 months is amazing! I can’t wait to find out what you’re having. I’m really hoping for a girl too, but I’m sure I’ll be happy either way.
Stacy – Now we’re both counting down until the 16th. Your doctor appointment and my gender scan. :happy:
Brittony – I’m sorry you had to see that, I would have been a mess to. I’m pretty sure it was just instinct on your dogs’ part, and I say you deserve Rita’s.
Hkystar – I’m sorry you have a gall stone. Don’t be so hard on yourself about the weight gain, especially since you’ve been eating so well. I don’t think 5 pounds in 9 weeks is realistic at all, your body knows what it needs. As long as your baby is healthy I wouldn’t get too stressed about it, I think you’re doing great!
Mel – fingers crossed for your son! I hope you find your shirt; I lost one of my favorite ones a few years ago and finally found it when I was moving out of my parents’ house - of course by then it was too small for me. :grumble:
Jalara –
Carina – when I stopped taking the pill after 4 years I think my husband thought I was replaced with an alien. Sorry you’re kids didn’t behave; I guess they all have their moments.
Danielle – now I’m so anxious to have my ultrasound!!! Not like I wasn’t before. :laugh:
I’m always amazed at how much some insurance companies don’t cover. Isn’t this why we pay for it in the first place?
I got an AARP card in the mail today…..seriously???? :noway: :huh:0 -
Brittony -- I definitely think Rita's will give you free gelati. :happy: I'm sorry about the little groundhog. Of course dogs have huge instincts to play or even to hunt. Dogs are wolves, even the tiniest fluffiest Maltese could reproduce & make fertile offspring with a wolf -- they're essentially the exact same species. Our pitty puppy tried to trot back into the house with a dead squirrel in her mouth last week. :frown: It would've been especially hard for me if I had seen her kill it (and I don't know that she did or if she just found it). I'm sorry you saw all that. It's a lot more traumatic when you see it happening. I'm pretty sure our hospital bill is going to be similar and so far I've paid $886 to my OB. I'm more afraid of the pediatrician bill because at that point I'll have another $350 deductible to meet for Maisie. Grrr.
Danielle -- LOVE the pictures!
hkystar -- when you were throwing up all the time, you were probably very dehydrated. Fluid weighs a LOT. Just 1 gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds. Also, your body is probably conserving all it can just in case the inflow of nutrition stops again. I bet the gain will level off over the next couple of weeks. And if you're eating well and it doesn't, then you can rest assured it's just what your baby needs. :flowerforyou:
Rachel -- Sorry you're right there with me. It's very weird. Half the time I look down and see my belly & it doesn't even occur to me it's there now because I'm pregnant. I'm taking a childbirth class offered by my hospital. I also want to find some more good books to read.
Carina -- I'm sorry you had a bad time at Zumba. Your kids probably just got caught up in the loud music and a new place and lots of new people. :ohwell:
I had a bad morning that started off with one of my dogs jumping on me (and he's one of the more well behaved ones, argh!) and scratching my bump. He's usually not the jumper, but the jumper was jumping so much I think he just got caught up in it & decided to join in. That made my decision immediately -- I have to find a new home for the dog that won't listen or behave. We've given him 3 years to calm down and stop being so anxious and neurotic and I swear he's gotten even worse over the last few months. All 3 of our other dogs listen and obey and are generally very well behaved. He's just not a good match. And if I have to worry about Maisie's safety while she's still protected inside me, I'm going to be a wreck with her around him when she's here. And that's not fair to me or her or him.
I've felt normal movement from her since it happened so I think we're just fine.
So, last night my husband decides to tell me that he wants to rejoin the army. :noway: He joined about a year before we met but was medically discharged after just a few months because he developed serious stress fractures in both of his legs. He's apparently very worried about his ability to be an adequate "provider" otherwise. He mentioned rejoining a few years ago but I flipped my *kitten* about it (we weren't married then) so he didn't.
This time it's almost seeming like a good idea (of course there are parts of it that will really stink). He's a marine kid so he's really comfortable with the idea. I don't know that I am. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed about it right now but I think that's because I'm seriously considering it as an option.0 -
Mamatoabunch is only a couple days behind me!
I know! Several of mine have been born at 37 and 38 the rest by 39, so it will be soon. I am thinking the very end of this month. I am getting quite excited.
My friends planned a baby shower for next Wednesday. It will be fun to eat and just talk. My dd, Anniston will be making the cake, a very dark devil's food w/ raspberries.
Oh and for my best Mother's Day gift ever, we closed on our farm yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Julie- Sorry about your bad morning! I think you are making the right decision in finding that particular dog a good home. I don't think it's worth the risk with a new baby in the house. It doesn't mean you loved him any less. It just didn't work out. You gave him a good three years with your family. Now it's time for another family to love him. Maybe one with a farm or something. Sounds like he needs a bunch of space to go crazy in.
I didn't even think about the pediatrician bills. We're going to have to meet a deductable for Emma too. It sounds like we have similar insurance plans. That is our goal today, to look into pediatricians in the area. We keep putting it off. Well we actually keep putting off finding a pediatrician, dentist, and vet, so we are going to try to look into all three today.
My husband has brought up the army thing a couple of times now too! He makes decent money, so I don't know why he keeps doing it. I am way too needy to have my husband be gone for months at a time. Plus I get worried just from him driving back and forth to work on the interstate. I won't let him do it. We women worry about our baby's health and development and the nursery. The men worry over finances. Let's face it, we all worry over finances, but the men seem to be fixated on it. If it is the right decision for your family, then by all means. I just know I couldn't be an army wife.0 -
Congrats Annabelle!! That has got to be so exciting.0
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thanks for the support ladies. I am feeling a lot better about myself today. If what I am doing now makes me feel better than I have in 7 months, then why shouldnt I keep it up. I am ready to enjoy being pregnant and this week was the first week I could say that I have.
Danielle - Its funny you bring up the 20 week ultrasound and being able to tell. I couldnt tell at all (at first I thought I saw boy parts), and our tech was not really sure at ours. She kept saying girl, but it was not that she really saw any girl parts but more that she didnt see any boy parts. I walked out not feeling 100% confident. The ultrasound we had this past week was more reassuring (the tech showed us her labia - which was really weird to see). I have felt much more confident now that its a girl (and not just a boy hiding his boy parts).
As far as the gall stone, they wont do anything about it right now. I have to avoid fatty foods (they can upset my stomach). If I have a lot of pain around that area I will have to go into the hospital and discuss the baby coming out (as long as she is full term). They will then monitor me post baby to see if it causes more problems.
Anabelle - congrats on the farm!
Littlespy - sorry about the dog jumping but glad to hear you have felt baby moving around afterwards. I am sorry you are gonna have to get rid of one of your dogs. I cant imagine having to make that decision with one of mine (they are our babies). HUGS! hope your day gets better.
Brittony - we haven't picked a ped yet. I really want to find a family practice instead of a ped specialty dr. But just havent done much on the topic.
I have actually been on sort of nesting spree this morning (for the first time). I have our guest bedroom looking awesome, and there is now space in the baby's room for us to put the crib (which is being delivered today).0 -
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Let me just say anyone who thinks they can have a 20 week US and NOT figure out what they are having are wrong! I knew it was a boy before the tech even said it because I could see it with my own eyes :laugh: !
Yay for another boy! we were getting way too outnumbered!0
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