Pregnancy – August 2011

ron2282

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

Those in groups a & b we have a great sister group called Fit for Future Families or you are welcome to stay with us! Welcome all

TwiFan5

I am not sure if I am pregnant so I have stopped trying to lose weight but lost 2 Ibs once I stopped trying so that was weird.

Amanda993

Hello! I'm in category B, trying to conceive. I would love to join this group!

RisOnTheRun

Hi all! I'm in category A, planning on switching to category B in about two months. I'm curious to hear about how everyone handles staying fit during this time; it seems like such a hard balance between losing unnecessary weight and having a baby-friendly routine.

dmdaigle17

Thanks for making the new monthly thread, Ronya

AnneElise

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fitterpam

Just lurking Hoping to join the pregnancy groups in October

collinsclan

Good Monday morning ladies!
I was sorry to read that so many of you new mommas feel like you are having supply issues. I second Michelle's recommendatioon for oats (have oatmeal in the morning) and nurse a lot. Offer the breast often and always before supplementing. Be careful, because bottles are so much easier for baby, so they may start getting fussy at the breast.

AFM: Successful day yesterday: sausage and cheesy eggs for breakfast, helped J (my 8yo) make chili for dinner, cleaned up the DVDs and cataloged them all, finished cataloging the library, patched the hole in the kitchen ceiling (minus another coat or two of mud, plus priming the patch and painting the ceiling), helped dh figure out the popcorn order for Cub Scouts, got 7-11 and am looking forward to sorbet tonight!

Today I've already given blood for my monthly labs and gotten the morning chores done. We'll go to the library this afternoon and to swim class for the two youngest. Need to figure out dinner!

ron2282

Welcome to all the newcomers. :flowerforyou:

Pam – I hope you and all the other ladies can come over here soon!

Katrina – sausage and cheesy eggs sound yummy.

I can’t believe its August already…….Kathryn will be here in 2 months! EEEKKKK!!!! :noway: I need a panic emoticon!

Exercise challenge:
Monday: walked 30 minutes
Tuesday: walked 30 minutes
Wednesday: walked 30 minutes
Thursday: walked 30 minutes
Friday: walked 35 minutes
Saturday: walked 40 minutes

For the past two nights I was actually able to sleep in bed with hubby the whole night instead of going to the sofa. I’d like to think my uncomfortable nights are over, but I guess I should know better than that.

dmdaigle17

For the past two nights I was actually able to sleep in bed with hubby the whole night instead of going to the sofa. I’d like to think my uncomfortable nights are over, but I guess I should know better than that.

I don't know what changed so drastically for me this week but hellooooooooooo uncomfortable. It doesn't matter what I do I'm uncomfortable. Especially laying down/trying to sleep. I'm thinking it's because he's head down, ready to go and has dropped drastically but I know he's still a growing boy too.

JKilty

I can't believe it's August already! 3 months left for me Hope you all are doing well!

Exercise Challenge:
Monday: None
Tuesday: 1 hr walk
Wednesday:45 min walk
Thursday: 1 hr walk
Friday: 1 hr walk
Saturday: None- went to Kentucky and met my new 1 day old nephew!!
Sunday: 1 hr walk

KatalynasMommy

Got my Baby bed this morning!!!! It's setting in the living room right now still boxed up got a lot of work to do before we can do the room but I got the bed at a good price and everything to go with it to adulthood so baby has it made.:bigsmile:

collinsclan

Here is the list I was keeping to help me keep everyone straight. Post your info if you want me to add you to the list!

mukie89

Elizabeth- I was the one who posted something similar to your dilemma a week or so ago. I found being frank and really talking to my man about it most helpful, it gave me a good grasp on how he was feeling, what things he still really enjoyed and also let me vent about how the whole thing made me feel. Im happy to say that after our discussions (and the purchase of a cute new night dress) that things seem to be getting back on track So don't worry too much, even if he hasn't been in the mood lately im sure he'll get his mojo back soon enough:flowerforyou:

Maria- thanks for sharing your story. As traumatizing as it sounded, im happy you and baby are doing good and i have a ton of respect for you and the way you got through it all. Keep on top of the PPD and don't hesitate to have friends, family and/or a professional come to the house to help you unload. I had depression for a short phase of my life in the past and have already made a plan to see a professional once a week after the baby is born as I think its reassuring to have someone tell you that your doing well, and to help suggest things that will make you feel better during the early weeks

Anne- amazing pics! your sister is a true artist (though she had a stunning model to work with )

Welcome to all of the new ladies, jump right into the discussion

Update: Ive had a few tummy pains the last couple of days, mainly in the lower right of my abdomen. I have also experienced quite intense abdominal cramping when doing basically any form of physical exercise, which is abit of a nuisance. My dad (whose a dr) assures me that if there is no extra discharge or bleeding then the pains are likely growth-related and likely due to the baby already lying so low in my belly. This is reassuring. I have to say that its quite a mental workout constantly worrying about all of the odd feelings that are going on in my belly, making sure hes moving the right amount etc. :ohwell:

Although the Doc hasnt made any remarks on my BP i get close to blacking out every time i get up from the bed, or get up too quickly. Does anyone know how i can help this situation?

On a fun note its my birthday on saturday and im excited to spend the day with my hubby and family, doing whatever they have planned. The next day im off to my first work conference in seattle, the conference is for software testers (of which i am one) and im thoroughly looking forward to the experience! The day after i return i will be going in for my 29 week check-up (and glucose check). So its a busy week or so coming up but it makes time fly so its all smiles here :happy:

chelledmal

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ron2282

So I’m totally overwhelmed today by how generous my co-worker are. They threw me a beautiful shower the other week, this morning one of the supervisors called me into her office (I thought I was in trouble) to give me a HUGE bag of clothes from newborn to 12 months. Her daughter was born a week after I’m due so hopefully the types of clothes should be perfect for the weather here as she’s growing. Then one of my co-workers just came to my desk to give me a $40 gift card to Buy Buy Baby. I’m such an idiot though, it’s in one of those cute teddy bear gift card holders with the card around the neck, and I didn’t realize until after she left that there was a gift card. I thought it was just a teddy bear! :laugh:

MadBabysMama

I'd like to lurk a bit, I'm also on the Fit for Future Families forum. I'm in both categories a and b - trying to lose some weight while also starting my journey (this week) to try to become a mama for the second time. trying to find a balance between focusing on weight loss (still in the obese category) while not losing any more time to start trying to conceive (I just turned 39 and hubby just agreed to having another child). we have a beautiful 3 year old little girl already. I love hearing about your journeys here, and hope to join you in pregnancy soon!

ElizabethRN59

Good Monday everyone! I hope you are all doing well and staying out of this heat!

AFM: We are super excited for our first ultrasound in two days... My DH is unable to make it b/c he just started a new job today and it would be a lot to try and ask for time off already this week, but my mom is able to go with me... I am a little mervous, praying to see the heart beat even though i know it might be a little early for that... fingers crossed though!

meokk

Hey Everyone, sorry I got so behind, I can't bear the thought of going back and commenting on about 10 pages of posts so I'm just going to jump on in today as though I were never gone sorry :blushing:

Melissa - I've had some pains when exercising as well. On Saturday I was swiming and I got a cramp/contraction really low down that was so painful and intense that I had to grab onto the side of the pool and inch along to the steps. It really freaked me out but only lasted maybe 30 seconds. I have a docs appt tomorrow so I'll def be bringing that up!

Stacy - cute ! I can;t wait to get our crib set up, should be here in a few weeks. It's gonna feel way more real !

Danielle - sorry about the sleeping, being uncomfortable, I fear I be right there with you in a few weeks. I mentioned it once before but I LOVE my Boppy Wedge pillow for side sleeping. It's been a great help for me since I got it. $15 bucks and it's shaped like a wedge of cheese, goes under the belly to support when side sleeping and then they say you can use it to prop up your feeding pillow later on. Do you think head down makes a difference? My LO has been head down since week 20 or before so I don't know what being head up would feel like??

Ron - yay for getting better sleep ! I have had a few nights on the couch though.....it must be because it's softer and my hip can sink in. The bed is so firm that side sleeping can hurt the hips - see above about the pillow though, it's been a lifesaver for me.
How lovely all the baby showers !

Welcome to all the new people !!!

Everyone who posted photos recently - LOVE
Everyone having milk issues - HATE, sorry I can't offer any help.

So I'm going in for the glucose test again tomorrow (I had one early on as well and passed) fingers crossed all is well this time too!
Then on Wednesday I have my follow up sonogram to check the kidney measurements again. It went down to almost normal levels last time so I'm hoping that it will be at or below normal this time and I can stop going every 4 weeks.

meokk

Hi Elizabeth - they might get the heartbeat if they use the vaginal ultrasound. I could hear mine that way at 7 weeks. Hope it all looks good !

meokk

Hi Elizabeth - they might get the heartbeat if they use the vaginal ultrasound. I could hear mine that way at 7 weeks. Hope it all looks good !

c00ncc

Well I just found out I was pregnant on July 19th, needless to say this is a total surprise...I've had some issues and really trying to stay motivated about this pregnancy.

1) husband is not happy at all that we are pregnant again because he doesn't want more children (he has a 14 yr old and we have a 2 yr old together)
2) I miscarried a year ago and i'm scared and stressing over that.
3) I've had bleeding and had to start progesterone meds to help lower my chances of miscarriage.

I went for my first ultrasound on Thursday 7/28 but all we saw was the sac no baby yet...so we are hoping that it is just too early to see anything. I go again tomorrow for another ultrasound, so we'll see.

If this pregnancy "sticks" I'm hoping not to gain as much as I did with my daughter, with her I gained 61 pounds and OMG I was so disgusted with myself.

I haven't been exercising because i'm trying to wait til my chances of miscarriage are dropped.

Please help keep me motivated and stress free! If that is possible! :-/

JKilty

Good luck to those of you TTC!

Katrina – just reading everything you accomplished yesterday makes me tired! Great job! It’s always nice to accomplish a lot. I wasn’t able to read the list…am I on there? Haha!

Ronya – Great job on the exercise challenge! That’s awesome that your coworkers are so generous! My hubby’s office is planning a shower for us on the 18th! I’m really excited! We work at the same university, but in different departments.

Danielle – Sorry you’re uncomfortable! I’ve been feeling that way lately too.

Stacy – Congrats on getting the baby bed! We put ours up last week, it’s such an exciting feeling! And it’s a relief to have the baby room done!

Melissa – I’m sorry about your tummy pains but it must be really nice to have your father be a Doctor! Hopefully the pains will go away soon…I only get pains in my stomach when I get up too fast and my OB said it was just ligaments stretching. I don’t have any suggestions on the BP question. I’m on meds for high blood pressure, so that doesn’t happen to me. Has your BP been low? My sister-in-law had low BP during her labor/delivery and she said she felt like blacking out several times. Hope you have a happy birthday on Saturday!

Elizabeth – Congratulations! Ultrasounds are so exciting :happy:

C00ncc – Congrats! Hopefully everything goes well for you. I had a miscarriage last year as well so I didn’t exercise much in my first trimester either.

AFM – I didn’t feel well last night or this morning at all! I think maybe my baby girl didn’t like something that I ate last night but who knows. This morning it was just a really bad headache. On a happy note we’ve narrowed our names down to either Grace Elisabeth (Gracie) or Norah Grace. Both of which I love…but hubby kind of likes Grace Elisabeth better. I also got to meet my new nephew that was born on the 29th! His name is Harrison Lee and he is such a cutie 

pmaria10

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ElizabethJ17

Melissa-
Thanks for the response. The other night when we were trying to be intimate nothing was doing it for him. I had an emotional break down and attempted to discuss things through my sobbing. He feels terrible about it and actually rubbed
my feet (I had worked a 12 that day on my feet) and a full body massage. Which was completely relaxing and sweet of him. He doesnt like to talk about his feelings which always makes things difficult but did say he is very attracted to me just wasn't in the mood. Hopefully it is just a random occurence.

AFM: I had a lot of belly pain last week and a sore throat which I thought might be strep. After trying 3 urgent cares we eventually went to the ER. After all the blood work, urine sample and ultrasound they told me I have a bladder infection. I have had no symptoms. Of course I had been going more frequently but just assumed that was pregnancy related. This week I have had a lot of side pain so hopefully it hasnt traveled to my kidneys. During the u/s hubby asked the technician if she could tell boy or girl yet. Well baby was being a complete wiggle worm. Finally baby stopped long enough for her to look between its legs and the little stinker put its hands over that area lol. We will find out at the next u/s on August 16th can't wait!! I go back to school in three weeks so we are working on moving the office downstairs into one of the bedrooms down there so we can have
the baby room across the hall from our room and next to our daughters. So excited to get things set up even if it is super early.

Welcome to all the new ladies. Hope all the moms with new little ones are doing well.

BlessedMomX2

Hello Everyone! I would like to join your group! I am pregnant and expecting baby #2 around Feb. 28th!

BlessedMomX2

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ElizabethRN59

Hello Everyone! I would like to join your group! I am pregnant and expecting baby #2 around Feb. 28th!

Congratulations!!!

LittleSpy

About the milk production...have you tried pumping after each feeding for about 10 minutes? When it comes to making enough, with most women, what's taken out is replaced so the more feedings equals more milk. Oatmeal and malt help bring up supply...also fenugreek, though after a while you'll start to smell like a pancake! haha! :laugh: Just suggesting a few things in case you didn't now already!:flowerforyou: Hope you are you little girl are doing well!

Thanks.
Yes, I'm pumping after each feeding. At this point, the "feeding" itself is a total joke. She has serious problems latching correctly which I'm sure is most of the reason I've had supply issues to begin with (along with her being lethargic from jaundice for the first week). We were supplementing with a syringe/finger at first but it got to be too much so she's almost entirely bottlefed except for the small amount she gets while breastfeeding. I've been taking fenugreek since last Wednesday and I think I've seen a small improvement but I'm still not producing enough for her. I haven't noticed a maple syrup smell yet but apparently hubby has. :laugh: Oh well, it's better than the way sweat and pee normally smell, right? I've also been eating oatmeal often. Over the last day or so, she hasbeen fed about 60% expressed breastmilk and 40% formula, but she's almost completely bottlefed. :ohwell: I also have Reglan to try as a next step. I really didn't want to go there but unless something magical happens in the next couple of days I think I'm going to give it a shot. I'm really getting sick of being attached to a breastpump for hours each day but with her latching problems I'm not sure that will change even if my supply increases to a decent level.

But other than me being unreasonably emotional and stubborn about the breastfeeding thing, we're both doing well.

collinsclan

Try this for a readable list:



I don't get it! I can't make it a good size!

dmdaigle17

Danielle - sorry about the sleeping, being uncomfortable, I fear I be right there with you in a few weeks. I mentioned it once before but I LOVE my Boppy Wedge pillow for side sleeping. It's been a great help for me since I got it. $15 bucks and it's shaped like a wedge of cheese, goes under the belly to support when side sleeping and then they say you can use it to prop up your feeding pillow later on. Do you think head down makes a difference? My LO has been head down since week 20 or before so I don't know what being head up would feel like??

I have the preggle, thin pillows, fat pillows you name it. Nothing is helping anymore. Sleeping on my sides is hell due to my sciatica but there isn't much I can do about that! I think his position makes a huge difference because he is finally at the point of not flip flopping around because he's run out of room. Once he went head down and stayed, he dropped down A LOT! He hasn't moved his actual position now for 3-4 weeks. He is still a mover though but it's just constant kicks to the right side of my ribs and butt bumps on the left Long story short I'm blaming the insane discomfort on his dropping because that's when it started!