Pregnancy- July 2011

pmaria10

Welcome to all the new comers!!!

Anne: Yeah, I started to have the clean out about 36 weeks and now it's mostly soft bowels very often. I'm tired of the poops almost as much as i am of the small bladder issue. Last night I barely made it to the toilet again.

Julie: Glad you're going to start working half days. I don't know if I can afford too but if my body pushes me I will maybe next week.

jenzimmer: My DH is the same way right now and this is our first. Aye ya aye!! So i doubt i'll be successful in persuading him to try that method in starting labor. Oh well :laugh:

joonzgurl

Anne: Yeah, I started to have the clean out about 36 weeks and now it's mostly soft bowels very often. I'm tired of the poops almost as much as i am of the small bladder issue. Last night I barely made it to the toilet again.

I have been having soft bowels 2-4+ times per day since about week... um.... (does anyone remember when I first brought it up?) 25 maybe? It is not "loose" just soft.

I mentioned it to my dr but they didn't say anything about it.

I am going to the city today to look at some used cloth diapers. I know, I know, some of you might think it is gross, but she has 37 (with lots of covers) of them and is asking $130obo. This brand retails for about $15 per diaper here. I hope they are good, and if they are I can swindle her down to $100! :-)

Rachickidee

Danielle: I am sorry the migraines are coming back. That really sucks!!! :frown: Your name blocks are super adorable! I do also love the little owl on them!

Ronya: Hope you are feeling better and were able to recoop.

Jen: I am sorry you felt yucky! I hope you have managed to get a hold of it and get back to yourself.

Mamarandall: Don't get down! You are beautiful. I know it is hard when we get stretchmarks or anything less than beautiful from pregnancy, but what you are creating is so beautiful and so worth it. Just try to keep your chin up, you are awesome.

Anne: glad the appointment went well. I am sure that as uncomfortable as it may be, low is a good sign. Way to be positive! That story about your hubby is funny. Once you get closer to the end, I would recommend doing the deed often... my MW says it is my friend when wanting to go into labor.

Maria: I know how you are feeling! Here's hoping we both go sooner rather than later.

Lindsay: That is hard when things go wrong with family or friend's pregnancies. You shouldn't feel guilty though. You deserve a healthy pregnancy.

Julz: I think you are doing great on your weight gain. It's good they aren't too worried anymore! I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Katrina: Thanks so much for the advice on the poses and positions. I will definitely give them a try! I am glad to hear you are doing well! You deserve it.

Rachel: Glad your apt went well! That's a relief your bp is good. I am also glad that the baby turned head down yay!!

Victoria: I hope all is well with you! And yes, bh usually doesn't hurt, it's just a hardening of your lower stomach. I get them a lot doing water aerobics.

Maureen: I am hoping to hear you have your LO really soon!!

Welcome to all the newcomers!

AFM: Sleeping is not only uncomfortable now, but it is getting really painful. I am constantly get sharp pains in my hips and legs and my back throbs. I have gone two nights with hardly any sleep. Boo... hopefully this won't last much longer. So, I decided I am going to drop down to part time. Mostly because my last period I didn't have full time hours because of my anniversary and Fri. was a company shut down day. Well HR asked me if that meant I was going to part time status now, I said no I just can't use any extra vacation time because I need it all for when the baby comes. And then she said well because I don't have benefits (all through hubby) she was just going to switch me to part time status. Well, that does change how I gain vacation and sick leave, and if she is going to change that (and how much I get for the 4th), well than I guess I am not going to bust my butt trying to be here full time when I am so tired. It's kind of a relief.

MisdemeanorM

Thanks for the membrane stripping info… that is one way they usually try to start an induction (as I read anyways).

This was the first thing they did for me pretty much right away - the first time they checked me after admitting me. It didn't hurt, per se, but it was not comfortable. If I were comparing it to something else I might have said it hurt, but comparing it to the rest of labor, it's nothing. :laugh:

klmmoore

I went to my appt yesterday with the dietician and feel better now. I decided that I didn't want to take my blood sugar 5 times a day so I am going to talk to my doctor about doing the glucose test again. In the meantime, I am watching my diet and cutting the carbs. Thanks to all for the support!

LittleSpy

Rachel -- I don't think used cloth diapers are gross! I would've gone that route if I hadn't found such good deals on the new ones I've stashed. Glad to know another first timer is planning to take the cloth plunge with me. I figure if I start out with them as soon as she's big enough (8lbs+), I'll never know any different.

Rachael -- I'm so sorry you're not sleeping well. At least you're in good company. I woke up with some woefully sore hips this morning. Very painful indeed. :frown:

Mel -- :laugh: at your discription of the discomfort/pain of the membrane stripping. I totally agree. I want to say that yes, it was pretty much painful. But then part of me thinks if I really want to admit that I thought membrane stripping was painful then I'm going to be in a whole heap o' trouble in a few days. I mean, it *was* painful and it was very uncomfortable (hi, near stranger's arm in my foof!) but I don't think it was really comparable to the worst pain I've ever felt or anything. Just a new and unusual kind of painfulish discomfort, I guess. :laugh:

I'm feeling a little less uncomfortable (or maybe I'm gettin used to it?) so I think I may stay at work past 1pm today. As long as I stay seated I'm okay. When I get up, baby feels really, really low. Still having funny feeling contractions. So... I know this is totally crazy and unrealistic, but I'm starting to get a bit panicked that I'm not going to know when I need to get to the hospital. I know odds are I'm REALLY going to know but people keep coming by my desk and asking about my cervix (lol) and then telling me stories about how someone they knew didn't know they were really in labor and barely made it to the hospital or whatever. I know it happens, I just seriously doubt it would happen to me (but then again, I bet everyone it happens to seriously doubted it would happen to them). I know, I know, worried for no reason. If only that was a realistic concern, right? Right? RIGHT? :laugh:

meokk

Julie - I'm guessing you'll know, unless you are really NOT pregnant like your coworkers seem to think:laugh:

Collins - I meant to say how impressed I am with all of the bike riding you are doing with the fam. Are you a fan as well? I've been watching the tour de france......

Rach - sucks about sleeping. My sleep has really improved since I got a boppy wedge pillow last week.

So I went for my follow up sonogram today and the kidney thing is improving - YAY ! For those of you who don't know, I went for my 20 week scan 4 weeks ago and they said that LO had mild pyelectasis and wanted me back for a follow up. So today the levels were lower = good, almost in the normal range but they still want me back for another scan in 4 weeks. Thinking of declining but will talk to my midwife first. The place where I get my scans specializes in high risk mamas so they are super cautious.
Anyway I'm very happy and we actually got some good photos (she was hiding last time) She was sucking on her little arm, so cute. They said she is approx 1lb 10oz.

jenzimmer

Yeah, DS says it freaks him out that the baby is "right there". Whatever. It's only 40 weeks right?!:laugh:

Joonzgurl-Me to! I'm SO freaked out to get pre e again!

On another note, I'm REALLY having a hard time with my weight gain in the last couple of weeks. I've gained like 5 pounds since June 16th! :noway: I'm concerned that I'm gonna be huge. So far I've had a very slow gain. Over all I've gained 18 and I'm 25 weeks so I guess it's not so bad. I just hope it slows down! I've increase my water like others have mentioned. I have NO swelling so I can't even blame that! It's been like 90 here so I haven't been walking as much maybe that's it. IDK, all I know is that I have 14 weeks left and I really want to keep it at a 35 pound gain this time. Any other suggestions?

collinsclan

I'm at work. Gah, I'm so uncomfortable. There are times when I'll get a shooting/stabbing pain that almost makes me uncontrollably vocal. It's the same place I've been getting those types of pains for weeks but they're a WHOLE lot more painful now. I can squeak and whimper at home and apparently that actually helps because it makes me a lot more uncomfortable to force myself to stay quiet. I never thought I'd be very vocal during labor because it seems like a waste of energy but I guess you end up doing whatever you need to do to get through.
I can't believe I've only been here for an hour. I'm just trying to make it to 12.30 or 1 I think but to be honest I'm not sure I'm going to make it even that long. The contractions I can pretty easily handle while working but these shooting pains are killer. My supervisor isn't in the office which blows because I wanted to let her know I only want to work half days from this point on.

Low vocalizations definately help. Go HOME and take a nap! You're in early labor and need to get your rest!

Don't wish for your water to break early. Have them need to break it right was the baby is being delivered otherwise you can lose all your cushioning and the labor gets much more intense. Two of mine were born with intact waters until right before their heads were delivered.

And you'll know that you need to go when nothing is funny or amusing and you wnt to rip your dh's head off for rubbing your back the wrong way or when you start thinking "There is no way I can do this". With my second, we got there 20 minutes before he was born iwth a 50 minute ride to the hospital that dh made in less than 30 because he was convinced I was going to deliver the baby in the car! It only took that long after getting there because they kept telling me not to push because the doctor wasn't there and finally I said "screw this" and pushed anyway. She walked in when he had crowned!

AnneElise

Jen- I am glad that you are feeling somewhat better at least! Oh men, I am sure that he meant it in a positive way ah! My DH was all about doing it still until the baby dropped, now he is freaked out. I don’t have good weight gain advice, sorry. I don’t understand my weight gain and loss at all with this pregnancy. The only time I gained more than I expected was a month where I didn’t exercise very much so maybe that would help?

Lindsey- I am very sorry about your cousin’s baby. That has to be very hard. Just remember that it doesn’t reflect on you or your pregnancy!!

Julie- haha it is funny we both had the same discussion yesterday… those DH’s Girl you need to GO HOME and relax! Rest up and save your energy for labor! I have that same fear, and I am sure it is unwarranted… You have had a lot of contractions though… I don’t really know how you know haha.

Ronya- If it makes you feel better people keep telling me that Iook the same size as 3 months ago… Sorry that you aren’t feeling well

Maria- I am guessing that it will keep up until the baby comes I guess it is the body preparing though.

Rachel- If I were doing cloth diapers I would look at used ones, not gross at all. I hope you get a good deal!

Rachael- I told my DH it helps labor to come… he still looked freaked out haha. I am sorry that sleep is so painful! It has been uncomfortable for me but not painful yet. That has to be very frustrating, I am sorry. I am glad that you are going to get to work a little less and get more rest!

Mel- I guess that makes sense in comparison to labor

Kerri- I hope it works out to take the test again and pass! Good luck!

Victoria- SO glad that the kidney condition is improving! That’s great news.

Katrina- oh my, as great as it sounds to have the baby that fast… I think I don’t want to cut it quite so close at the hospital! Haha.

AFM: Well I had an embarrassing shopping trip. I was getting groceries and stuff for nursing to start packing my bag… Went to target, needed to eat so I stopped at subway for lunch, got my groceries and in the Wal-Mart parking lot I puked up my whole lunch This elderly lady was all upset and trying to help me and I was trying to tell her that I throw up all the time, it was awful. I have thrown up A LOT of public places this pregnancy but I at least have always made it to the bathroom first. Not a pleasant and encouraging experience. On a brighter note, I got 2 nursing bra’s and 2 nursing tanks to get me started.

bzima

Bump to introduce myself later!! :flowerforyou:

MisdemeanorM

I'm feeling a little less uncomfortable (or maybe I'm gettin used to it?) so I think I may stay at work past 1pm today. As long as I stay seated I'm okay. When I get up, baby feels really, really low. Still having funny feeling contractions. So... I know this is totally crazy and unrealistic, but I'm starting to get a bit panicked that I'm not going to know when I need to get to the hospital. I know odds are I'm REALLY going to know but people keep coming by my desk and asking about my cervix (lol) and then telling me stories about how someone they knew didn't know they were really in labor and barely made it to the hospital or whatever. I know it happens, I just seriously doubt it would happen to me (but then again, I bet everyone it happens to seriously doubted it would happen to them). I know, I know, worried for no reason. If only that was a realistic concern, right? Right? RIGHT? :laugh:

Maybe if you give birth on the office floor your coworkers will finally believe that yes you are pregnant?!

MisdemeanorM

So I went for my follow up sonogram today and the kidney thing is improving - YAY ! For those of you who don't know, I went for my 20 week scan 4 weeks ago and they said that LO had mild pyelectasis and wanted me back for a follow up. So today the levels were lower = good, almost in the normal range but they still want me back for another scan in 4 weeks. Thinking of declining but will talk to my midwife first. The place where I get my scans specializes in high risk mamas so they are super cautious.
Anyway I'm very happy and we actually got some good photos (she was hiding last time) She was sucking on her little arm, so cute. They said she is approx 1lb 10oz.

If your insurance covers it I'd recommend just going to the next scan too. Better to be overly cautious than presumptive (even though this is why our health care costs are outrageous! I can't really comment though, we're probably going through 1/2 a million worth this year alone!). If it's not up to par by then they can monitor it and have a special team on hand in the delivery room if by any chance it is needed. If my anatomy scan had revealed that my son has no pulmonary artery I can guarantee they'd have had a specialist / neonatal team in the delivery room waiting for him vs not knowing and a nurse just noticing overnight that he looked blue!

MisdemeanorM

And you'll know that you need to go when nothing is funny or amusing and you wnt to rip your dh's head off for rubbing your back the wrong way or when you start thinking "There is no way I can do this".

I agree - When I started thinking "There is no way I can do this" (21-22 hrs in) it turned out to be less than an hour from pushing, and pushing was about 40 mins. It was shortly after I asked the nurse, almost in tears - "how much longer??!"

Rachickidee

So, I have this co-worker. He is our in-house attorney, and he is massive, like well over 300 lbs. He has broke 2 work chairs here. Anyway, we were both walking up the stairs and he says "Now, I look like you! Except I am not pregnant." Seriously, how do I take that? Maybe he was putting himself down saying he had a big gut, but that made me feel like crap. I really don't think that I look like a 300+ lb. man (who is disgusting btw). Anyway, that kind of irritated me. lol

So, last night I could of swore I was leaking, I just kept feeling kind of damp, but when I would check there wasn't really anything. It was weird, and then later that night I lost quite a bit of that lovely mucus plug. I guess it is not my water, but at least it is something in the right direction, right?

jenzimmer

So, I have this co-worker. He is our in-house attorney, and he is massive, like well over 300 lbs. He has broke 2 work chairs here. Anyway, we were both walking up the stairs and he says "Now, I look like you! Except I am not pregnant." Seriously, how do I take that? Maybe he was putting himself down saying he had a big gut, but that made me feel like crap. I really don't think that I look like a 300+ lb. man (who is disgusting btw). Anyway, that kind of irritated me. lol

So, last night I could of swore I was leaking, I just kept feeling kind of damp, but when I would check there wasn't really anything. It was weird, and then later that night I lost quite a bit of that lovely mucus plug. I guess it is not my water, but at least it is something in the right direction, right?

I had the same thing happen yesterday. I was working with a patient (who is 350) and talking to him about his sleep apnea. I was explaining the equipment and said "well this belt is going to go here, but it will fit different because you're not almost 7 months pregnant, ha ha." And he goes, " Yeah, well that's true but my gut's just as big if not bigger, haha." I just smiled. I think he was insulting himself not me. And congrads on the plug! I never got to the point since I was induced, but YAY progress!

mukie89

im in boston, which i know isnt as hot as some states. i guess ill have to shed my nz pre-conceptions of summer and slip into some tough american skin for this summer

Lleldiranne

Just got a call from doc's office. Sugar was fine from the glucose test. Yipee! :bigsmile:
But iron is "a bit low" ... enough for them to talk about supplements. I told them I have OTC vitamins with 18 mg iron, but haven't been too consistent about taking them lately (shame on me...). I can stick with those for now, but have to take them every day. Iron has never ever been a problem for me before :grumble: (okay, maybe once, but I was about 6)

But still , yay for the sugar being fine and no 3 hour test!

Lleldiranne

Okay, I just had to post this. One of the side ads was "see how big your baby is now" or something. I put in 27 weeks, and it had a 3-D US (some generic picture). Then there was this:

"Changes are gradual, and you still may not show much. You may be browsing stores for maternity clothes, which you don't probably need yet. However a subtle change in your body shape which may be only obvious to you happens about now. A pair of pants that zipped up last week may not zip up this week. A blouse that has always fit you well may suddenly feel tight across the bustline. You may experience those classic symptoms of pregnancy or still not feel pregnant at all. (Don't worry: you do not have to experience a lot of symptoms in order to have a healthy pregnancy)."

I'm wondering what species of pregnant woman they're talking about. 6 months pregnant and "subtle changes only obvious to you" or "you may not show much." Uh, I guess I *could* look just fat to some people, but come on.... (insert maniacal laughter here) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

mukie89

thanks for all of the welcome messages and glad to know im not the only one melting over here. I feel abit like my babies personal jungle gym today, with him squirming up below my breasts and dropping right down below my bladder all day long. He seems to calm down just after i eat a big meal or if im moving around, otherwise he seems to be on the move 24/7 of late. Besides the swelling feet Im physically feeling the best i have since becoming pregnant, largely due i think to my recent return to the gym. Im finding it a huge mental relief from the everyday grind, and the knowledge that ive done some form of exercise seems to stop me from continually pondering weight gain etc.
Im wondering if many of you have taken any classes? if yes, which ones did you find useful?
Ive managed to avoid any stretch marks so far, im wondering if its likely that they'll start to show in the next few months? (im 6 months this week).
Again, its so nice for someone like me who has a severe lack of female friends here to follow your posts

LittleSpy

Rachael -- Congratulations on your disgusting mucousy fun!! :laugh: I've been feeling like I'm leaking off and on for a couple of weeks now but it's just discharge apparently.

Julz -- Yay for passing your glucose test! People couldn't really tell I was pregnant at 26-27 weeks but I was definitely not wearing my regular pants without a belly band!

Anne -- :frown: I'm so sorry you got sick in the parking lot. I guess better there than while you were in the store.

I tried leaving work around 1 but we were having a terrible thunderstorm. The parking lot is huge and I park at the back of it. Lightening was crazy so I figured I'd just wait it out. Yeah... it lasted for 2 HOURS. I hadn't brought my lunch to work because I had planned to leave so early so I was super hungry by the time I got home around 3.45. I at least did get a chance to talk to my supervisor. She was totally surprised I was even at work and said it would be totally fine to "play it by ear" from this point on. She doesn't expect me to show up for work at all but I'm welcome to go in if I feel like it. I really appreciate that she's being so flexible and supportive.

I feel like I got a lot of stuff squared away at work today but getting "stuck" there really kind of made me think I should just give up and use some leave before the baby comes. Maybe active labor will start sometime in the next 12 hours and make the decision for me. Fingers crossed!

pmaria10

Racheal: Yay for the mucous plug!! Mine wasn't quite so obvious in fact i don't think i would have noticed if Julie didn't mention hers. Sorry bout that guys comment i think i would have def taken that personally. *hug*

meokk

So I went for my follow up sonogram today and the kidney thing is improving - YAY ! For those of you who don't know, I went for my 20 week scan 4 weeks ago and they said that LO had mild pyelectasis and wanted me back for a follow up. So today the levels were lower = good, almost in the normal range but they still want me back for another scan in 4 weeks. Thinking of declining but will talk to my midwife first. The place where I get my scans specializes in high risk mamas so they are super cautious.
Anyway I'm very happy and we actually got some good photos (she was hiding last time) She was sucking on her little arm, so cute. They said she is approx 1lb 10oz.

If your insurance covers it I'd recommend just going to the next scan too. Better to be overly cautious than presumptive (even though this is why our health care costs are outrageous! I can't really comment though, we're probably going through 1/2 a million worth this year alone!). If it's not up to par by then they can monitor it and have a special team on hand in the delivery room if by any chance it is needed. If my anatomy scan had revealed that my son has no pulmonary artery I can guarantee they'd have had a specialist / neonatal team in the delivery room waiting for him vs not knowing and a nurse just noticing overnight that he looked blue!

Hi Mel,
I might just go in 4 weeks but want to ask my midwife if I can maybe go in 8 weeks or something less frequent. The scanning place just want to make more money I think. It's such a mild version of the condition and neither my midwife of genetic specialist were worried when the result was even higher than today. I'm def in the better safe than sorry camp though.

AnneElise

Rachael- Probably he doesn’t realize how big he really is… and I am sure he was trying to insult himself. Don’t worry you look adorable! Congrats on losing your plug

Mukie- oh Boston sounds nice right now I had no stretch marks until about 33 weeks… and then they appeared I don’t think there is anything you can really do… it either happens or it doesn’t. and I feel you on the movement… my LO is moving like CRAZY lately. I can’t remember, do you know if you are having a boy or girl? Name picked out?

Julz- So glad it went well! That’s great that you passed. And oh gosh on wearing regular pants at 6 months, that’s funny.

Julie- So glad that your work is being flexible with you, that makes things a lot less stressful for you! Sorry you got stuck at work today. I will be thinking about you and hoping!

meokk

Jen - try not to stress about the weight - I gained 3 lbs in 1 week recently and my midwife just shrugged and said "growth spurt". I had not eaten any more or exercised any less than normal. 18 in 25 weeks is normal, don't think you should worry. Try this, it might put your mind at ease:
http://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-weight-gain-estimator

Anne - so sorry for your little public outburst. I would just want to cry.....

Rachael - ignore that big guy, he probably has a combination of poor self esteem and poor social skills. You look fantastic !!:flowerforyou:

Julz - that's great news about the glucose test !!! Ridiculous website - I've not worn regular pants since about week 17 :laugh:

Mukie - sorry forgot your name already ! I'm in NY so climate is very much like Boston. I chuckled at your post because if you think the summer is bad...........wait for winter :sad: A Boston winter can make you forget what warm feels like.

LittleSpy

Racheal: Yay for the mucous plug!! Mine wasn't quite so obvious in fact i don't think i would have noticed if Julie didn't mention hers. Sorry bout that guys comment i think i would have def taken that personally. *hug*

TMI alert: You know... I thought all of mine was gone because seriously, how freaking much could there be?! It seriously came out all day last Thursday. But um.... the rest of it came out tonight and it was by far the grossest part yet. :sick: I mean I guess it could've been something else related to the membrane stripping but... ugh. Pregnancy/childbirth may be beautiful/wonderous/magical but it sure is disgusting, too.

ron2282

Rachael – I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time sleeping. I am not a very nice person when I don’t get a good nights sleep. At least you don’t have to worry about getting in full time hours anymore. It seems like your co-worker was putting himself down.

Julie – I’m pretty sure you’ll know when it’s time to go to the hospital. I’m glad your supervisor is flexible with your hours now, fingers crossed you’ll go into labor soon!

Victoria – yea!!! I’m glad everything looks ok with your LO!!

Jen – 18 pounds at 25 weeks is great! I have no advice on how to keep it under 35 total because at 26 weeks I was already up 27 pounds. I say just keep eating healthy and staying active. And even if you gain more than 35 pounds it’s not like you don’t know what to do after the baby is here to take to weight off again.

Anne – ugh, I’m so sorry.

Julz – yea for your glues test!!!!! And I had to laugh at what you posted; “subtle change” yeah right! I was in maternity clothes at 17 weeks! :laugh:

Mukie89 – The heat is killing me too, the only thing that gets me through the day is constantly drinking ice water. I signed up for a childbirth class for next month. I wanted to wait until I was father along, but the next one offered is the week before my due date and I didn’t want to cut it that close. I don’t have any stretch marks from pregnancy yet, but I have plenty from just being fat.:ohwell:

collinsclan

Anne Elise – Some guys are too funny. They would have to be seriously well endowed and also curved in the right direction to reach the baby! They often have no concept of internal female anatomy! Sorry about the cleaning out and getting sick in the parking lot. I know I would have been really upset by that. And my second labor wasn’t fast – that was just how long I was at the hospital. Labor started around 8 pm the night before and I delivered at 5:49 am. My 4th was 5.5 hours from my bag being broken during a check and delivery.

Jen Z. Glad you are feeling better. And I wouldn’t focus on the number on the scale – just focus on making healthy choices for yourself and the baby!

Lindsay – I’m so sorry about your cousin’s baby. That is very sad news that is especially hard to hear at this time in your life!

Ronya – I’m sorry you’re feeling gross today. And a lot of women go to L&D prior to delivery for complications or early labor, so It may not be that you look ready to pop, just pregnant!

Rachel – what brand of diapers are you looking at? Did you purchase them and get the price you wanted? And so long as they are washed well, I don’t see that it makes a difference!

Rachael – I’m sorry you are having so much difficulty sleeping. For the back pain, try a rice sock heated in the microwave for 2 minutes. It made a lot of difference to me when having a posterior baby. As for the leaking feeling – you get more humid, for lack of a better description, as labor starts getting closer and your cervix starts thinning and opening.

Kerri – glad that you feel better after the dietician appointment and good luck on repeating the glucose test. Why did they test you so early, if you don’t mind answering?

Cloth Diapers – for those of you starting out with them, get liners or plan to use disposable until the meconium passes. That stuff is a sticky mess and very hard to get out of cloth! I generally purchase one package of newborn diapers (the smallest I can find) and use them up, then switch over to cloth.

Victoria – not a fan of bike riding as a sport. Our children are very aware of the efforts that dh and I are making to get healthy – counting calories, limiting junk food, working out and we are try to show them better than we learned. How being active and conscious of what you eat makes a difference and that this is not about losing weight so much as getting fit – the weight is a side effect. So we wanted to be able to involve them and they love to bike ridge, but due to our neighborhood, they are fairly limited in what they can do/where they can ride. So this was a way to get a workout in when they are around that doesn’t have them left in the gym kid zone everyday and to make sure that they are getting out and running around during the summer and not just zoning out on TV and video games.
I’m very happy to read that the kidney levels are improving. We will continue to pray that they become normal.

Julz – yea on passing the glucose test. I’m in the same boat with Iron – just a little low so they are giving me the opportunity to correct it with diet. As for “gradual changes” I’m 16 weeks and have never looked this pregnant before! It has to be all the weight I lost and the toning I accomplished. That’s the only explanation I can come up with to explain the difference.

Julie – I’m sorry that you got stuck at work but happy for you to feel like you’ve managed to get a lot squared away. I hate leaving stuff undone.

Maureen – the messy nature of birth only increases from this point on. Dh was just mentioning that tonight when asking if I wanted relations. Silly man doesn’t see how the two thoughts cancel one another out!

Had a good day today. Went on a small bike ride this morning, 2nd swim class, found my desk and my daughters’ bedroom, beat back the laundry monster until tomorrow and walked up to dinner so got another little calorie burn in. Tomorrow we’ll go to they gym and then swim class, maybe the library and laser quest since we received buy 1 get one free passes from their summer reading program.

And this may sound silly since this is my fifth pregnancy, but what do braxton hicks contractions feel like? I don't think I have ever had any - most of mine I felt in the back or like I needed to have a massive bowel movement. After exercising, I get uncomfortable tightening across the top of the fundus for a few hours and then it subsides. I'll call the midwife tomorrow to check in, but they are not there on Wednesday and I didn't want ot bother them over this.

Thanks and good night!

bzima

My name is Bethany and I am pregnant with number three. I was 220 pounds when I started this time around I am down to 196 at the moment. The biggest thing that I want is to be able to keep the pounds off after this one, and also loose a little bit more after she comes too. But my sister and my mother both swear by this so I just hope that I don't fall of the band wagon this time.

bzima

And how did everybody get there baby tickers on each post?:flowerforyou: