Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-August 2011

80lbslost

Well I took a break from working out today since I did 3 days in a row! I went to my ultrasound appt. yesterday afternoon and the Dr. only saw a gestational sac (I was 5wks 2 days). He said he's "slightly" worried because of my history of ectopic so I'm going back tomorrow to see if we see a yolk sac. Any of you ladies have an ultrasound at 5 weeks and only saw a sac? I need some reassurance cause I'm VERY worried, unlike the Dr. Oh, and also I got weighed and since my last appt. in May (pre-pregnancy) I weighed 117 (I usually weigh 115 w/o clothes) and yesterday I was 119....yikes! I did not want to gain yet but oh well Hope you all have a good day

Praying for you...

Thanks Have you had an early ultrasound yet??

atomdraco

how many times a day can you take fiber gummies? I need as much fiber as I can get right now!

You can also eat lots of vegi to get fiber (or some high fiber cereal). I got pretty much enough fiber daily and I don't need any supplement for that.

The prenatal I'm taking contains body-ready heme iron, which it claims no stool softener required. So far, I haven't had much trouble taking it. There is also other prenatal contains softener to help with your situation. So check with your doctor, or search for different type of prenatals yourself.

FYI, my prenatal is Prefera OB + DHA (2 smaller size pills):
http://www.preferaob.com/preferaob-dha.html

cutmd

Good Afternoon Prego Friends!

My question today is how soon did you all start to notice weight gain? I'm only at 5 weeks and my belly is definitely sticking out more than before - probably bloating? And I've gained 3 pounds. I'm just wondering if it really happens this soon or if it's just because I've increased my calorie count?? Just interested to see what ya'll have to say!!

Happy Pregnancies!!

Like freaking right away, that's how I knew I was pregnant. I slashed calories when I saw my weight going up and still it climbed, and it went to my boobs and belly, which never happens. My stomach is usually flat and it has been stuck with a little pooch since 5 weeks. I think it's water gain from progresterone and maybe some from increased carbs, etc. Hang in there, I hear some women's water weight falls off in the second trimester :happy:

Lleldiranne

SO, i spoke to my OB today and she told me to switch to a low or no iron prenatal formula for now and to take tons of stool softener and miralax to get things moving again.

Has anyone else used the GNC prenatals?????

My OB was completely okay with me taking the Kroger brand generic once-daily women's vitamin in place of prenatals. He verified that it had enough folic acid and iron and it was fine. I only switched to prenatals this month because insurance will pay 100% for them, but won't for OTCs.

heathercrist1

Good Afternoon Prego Friends!

My question today is how soon did you all start to notice weight gain? I'm only at 5 weeks and my belly is definitely sticking out more than before - probably bloating? And I've gained 3 pounds. I'm just wondering if it really happens this soon or if it's just because I've increased my calorie count?? Just interested to see what ya'll have to say!!

Happy Pregnancies!!

I'm not a good one to ask this question because I was on Prometrium which is Progesterone to try and keep my levels up so I didn't miscarry again. Progesterone is also known to cause weight gain so I started gaining weight immediately (I was taking them at ovulation). But many women see a few pound gain in the beginning due to hormonal shifts that cause bloating and water retention. So don't worry about those few pounds right now. Just think of this....you have to eat an additional 3500 calories above your maintenance and any calories you burn during exercise to gain a single pound. You know how much food that is?! lol! So if you are staying in your maintenance calories and still being active then any weight gain is due to the hormones at this point.

heathercrist1

For all the new mommies...I definitely hope this does not sound like a horror story, just an example as to why you should make sure your doctor knows what's important to you with your delievery...with my first pregnancy I wanted to go natural but my doctor worried that she was getting too big so scheduled me for inducement and ended up giving me pitocin. I found out later that I was actually going into labor on my own and could have done without it. I didn't want an epidoral but the nurses talked me into it telling me I wouldn't be able to handle it and I had several hours to go. As soon as they gave me the epidoral the doctor came in to check me and said it was time to push. So, I could have done without that too. I was 18 at the time and clueless so I just felt that I should do whatever they told me to do. I expressed my feelings afterwards, but should have stressed what I wanted more beforehand.

I had a ceserean with my last pregnancy, so my doctor automatically was planning on me having one this pregnancy. After reading about VBAC I asked my doctor is it was possible to have a natural delivery. Now he sees no reason why I shouldn't be able to, so I'm glad I asked instead of just going with the flow.

I totally agree! Your story is a perfect example of what can and does happen to women who aren't educated in what they want for their experience. I think it is important to be educated in this whole process. Like I said before, we research when we buy a car, a house, or a computer but then we walk into a hospital and just expect that the doc will know what is best for you...which is obviously not always the case with labor/delivery. I applaud you for taking your health into your own hands and being proactive about what you want this time! You go girl!

heathercrist1

Good morning my awesome fit and fabulously preggo friends!

Well I slept in this morning cause I'm going to pick up Al from the airport this afternoon and I wanted to not be so sleepy around "nap time". We are swinging by the store to pick up Charlee's nursery furniture (or what we can fit into our vehicle) and are gonna work on her room this weekend! I'm so excited! I even ordered her mattress yesterday so that should be in within the week. Who knew picking out a crib mattress would come with so many options and such a brain overload to pick one! I ended up going with the Naturpedic Organic 2 in 1 seamless mattress. I'm pretty excited about it all coming together. I'm starting to work on some projects for her room as well. I'm not very crafty but with the help of a friend and some great ideas I've found online, I think her room is gonna be super cute!

Well I had another awesome hike yesterday. I put on sunblock but I still got some more sun and a heat rash to boot. Oh well...being outside was so worth it! Probably won't get a workout in today but this weekend I will try and at least walk depending on what our plans our.

I hope all of you ladies have an awesome Friday and weekend and make lots of healthy choices!

jrueckert

Well I took a break from working out today since I did 3 days in a row! I went to my ultrasound appt. yesterday afternoon and the Dr. only saw a gestational sac (I was 5wks 2 days). He said he's "slightly" worried because of my history of ectopic so I'm going back tomorrow to see if we see a yolk sac. Any of you ladies have an ultrasound at 5 weeks and only saw a sac? I need some reassurance cause I'm VERY worried, unlike the Dr. Oh, and also I got weighed and since my last appt. in May (pre-pregnancy) I weighed 117 (I usually weigh 115 w/o clothes) and yesterday I was 119....yikes! I did not want to gain yet but oh well Hope you all have a good day

Praying for you...

Thanks Have you had an early ultrasound yet??

I haven't! I go in next Tuesday. I'm really anxious for that appointment because I just want to KNOW that there really is something in there...

jrueckert

Good Afternoon Prego Friends!

My question today is how soon did you all start to notice weight gain? I'm only at 5 weeks and my belly is definitely sticking out more than before - probably bloating? And I've gained 3 pounds. I'm just wondering if it really happens this soon or if it's just because I've increased my calorie count?? Just interested to see what ya'll have to say!!

Happy Pregnancies!!

Like freaking right away, that's how I knew I was pregnant. I slashed calories when I saw my weight going up and still it climbed, and it went to my boobs and belly, which never happens. My stomach is usually flat and it has been stuck with a little pooch since 5 weeks. I think it's water gain from progresterone and maybe some from increased carbs, etc. Hang in there, I hear some women's water weight falls off in the second trimester :happy:

Fabulous!! That's so good to know. I know I'm going to gain weight, I just don't want to gain more than needed!

jrueckert

Good Afternoon Prego Friends!

My question today is how soon did you all start to notice weight gain? I'm only at 5 weeks and my belly is definitely sticking out more than before - probably bloating? And I've gained 3 pounds. I'm just wondering if it really happens this soon or if it's just because I've increased my calorie count?? Just interested to see what ya'll have to say!!

Happy Pregnancies!!

I'm not a good one to ask this question because I was on Prometrium which is Progesterone to try and keep my levels up so I didn't miscarry again. Progesterone is also known to cause weight gain so I started gaining weight immediately (I was taking them at ovulation). But many women see a few pound gain in the beginning due to hormonal shifts that cause bloating and water retention. So don't worry about those few pounds right now. Just think of this....you have to eat an additional 3500 calories above your maintenance and any calories you burn during exercise to gain a single pound. You know how much food that is?! lol! So if you are staying in your maintenance calories and still being active then any weight gain is due to the hormones at this point.

That's true, thanks so much!

atynk

Happy Friday all!

I got to swim laps 2x this week, and forgot how tiring swimming can be... and I only swam 30 min lol ! I started riding my bike to my kettlebell workouts which gives me an extra 40 min of cardio. I am aiming to get about 60 min of activity a day, even if it involves only a 30 min walk with the dogs. We are going to NY in 2 weeks and need to be able to keep up . I have been trying to eat super healthy right now because I have so many crazy weekends and dinners out. This way I am eating good at least half the time. I met with a girl from my prenatal class yesterday who did a natural home water birth. After hearing her story I feel much more confident that I can do this also. Anyway have a great and healthy weekend!

Better_Balance_2011

how many times a day can you take fiber gummies? I need as much fiber as I can get right now!

I think it has a receommended dose maybe? There were days I would take 2-3 twice a day. They taste good too!

kristy_estes21

Good Afternoon Prego Friends!

My question today is how soon did you all start to notice weight gain? I'm only at 5 weeks and my belly is definitely sticking out more than before - probably bloating? And I've gained 3 pounds. I'm just wondering if it really happens this soon or if it's just because I've increased my calorie count?? Just interested to see what ya'll have to say!!

Happy Pregnancies!!

Like freaking right away, that's how I knew I was pregnant. I slashed calories when I saw my weight going up and still it climbed, and it went to my boobs and belly, which never happens. My stomach is usually flat and it has been stuck with a little pooch since 5 weeks. I think it's water gain from progresterone and maybe some from increased carbs, etc. Hang in there, I hear some women's water weight falls off in the second trimester :happy:

I've gained 3-4 pounds so far too and have a little pooch. I'm sure it's water weight also and some bloating . I was also taking Wellbutrin before I became pregnant and started slowly tapering off when I found out. I'm not sure if that would cause weight gain or not. I know it made me lose a lot of weight when I started taking it years ago, but I'm assuming it wouldn't make me gain when I stopped. Who knows? Anyways, as long as we're eating healthy, and staying as active as possible I'm sure the weight gain will be "healthy" weight.

Raynamama

Ok - when do you usually start wearing maternity clothes when you're pregnant?? I'm just over 3 months and I can't fit in ANY of my pants without the zipper completely undone My pants fit me everywhere else, I just can't do up the zipper/buttons.
I've worn leggings ALL week and today is jeans day and I am wearing a pair of jeans with a belly band but I find it really annoying because I'm constantly having to readjust it

I feel like I shouldn't need maternity clothes yet! I'm starting to freak out and think I'm going to have a massive baby lol

Sorry if I sound like a freak, I'm just curious and hoping that maybe someone else had to get maternity pants around this time! lol
My mom and sister said they didn't have to until 5-6 months!!

dmcohee

I'm not a good one to ask this question because I was on Prometrium which is Progesterone to try and keep my levels up so I didn't miscarry again. Progesterone is also known to cause weight gain so I started gaining weight immediately (I was taking them at ovulation). But many women see a few pound gain in the beginning due to hormonal shifts that cause bloating and water retention. So don't worry about those few pounds right now. Just think of this....you have to eat an additional 3500 calories above your maintenance and any calories you burn during exercise to gain a single pound. You know how much food that is?! lol! So if you are staying in your maintenance calories and still being active then any weight gain is due to the hormones at this point.

I've been taking the 17P injections but can't really find a whole lot of information on side effects. I have found over the past few weeks my weight gain has really increased, and so has my swelling and varicose veins. Do you think the injections could be contributing? Of course I haven't been eating the best either though. I've recently become very exhausted and have been turning to comfort food at night :sad:

sabrinafaith

Rayna, I'm a week behind you and I feel like regular pants are becoming more constricting too. For some reason, I can still fit perfectly in to my jeans (I've also gained no weight at all yet though and they have a lot of stretch in them).

Last time I was pregnant though, I was in maternity clothes already at this point. It has nothing to do with the size of the baby. It probably has more to do with your body type and if you have more narrow hips the baby seems to show a lot sooner. I'm glad you said that about the bellyband because I was planning on buying that and try to stay in my regular clothes till I'm 5 months along, but I guess that's not realistic.

mistigoodwin

Rayna - I've been in maternity clothes for the last few weeks. They are just way more comfortable. I have about 30 pairs of jeans and can only fit 2 of them comfortably now and they are the two that were too big to begin with. I think most people are wearing maternity clothes by this point. I'm also glad to hear about the belly band, was just looking at them yesterday and thinking about getting one. Maybe I'll keep thinking about it.

Kalee34

Ok - when do you usually start wearing maternity clothes when you're pregnant?? I'm just over 3 months and I can't fit in ANY of my pants without the zipper completely undone My pants fit me everywhere else, I just can't do up the zipper/buttons.
I've worn leggings ALL week and today is jeans day and I am wearing a pair of jeans with a belly band but I find it really annoying because I'm constantly having to readjust it

I feel like I shouldn't need maternity clothes yet! I'm starting to freak out and think I'm going to have a massive baby lol

Sorry if I sound like a freak, I'm just curious and hoping that maybe someone else had to get maternity pants around this time! lol
My mom and sister said they didn't have to until 5-6 months!!

Honey, as soon as I say the word pregnant I'm in maternity clothes. I have friends that go 7 months in their regular clothes, boy would that be nice. Maternity clothes are more comfortable anyway. Wear them while you can!!

cutmd

Woke up this am with visible abs, a 1.5lb weight loss, and hardly any pooch. Boobs are still big though. I don't know whether to be happy or worried. The fact that I diagnose miscarriage almost every shift makes me see it everywhere. :frown:

cutmd

I'm not a good one to ask this question because I was on Prometrium which is Progesterone to try and keep my levels up so I didn't miscarry again. Progesterone is also known to cause weight gain so I started gaining weight immediately (I was taking them at ovulation). But many women see a few pound gain in the beginning due to hormonal shifts that cause bloating and water retention. So don't worry about those few pounds right now. Just think of this....you have to eat an additional 3500 calories above your maintenance and any calories you burn during exercise to gain a single pound. You know how much food that is?! lol! So if you are staying in your maintenance calories and still being active then any weight gain is due to the hormones at this point.

I've been taking the 17P injections but can't really find a whole lot of information on side effects. I have found over the past few weeks my weight gain has really increased, and so has my swelling and varicose veins. Do you think the injections could be contributing? Of course I haven't been eating the best either though. I've recently become very exhausted and have been turning to comfort food at night :sad:

Progesterone can cause weight gain from water and is definitely an appetite stimulant. We use it on patients with aids and cancer to get them to eat. So it can definitely be a problem! Just make sure you are getting in your 5 a day of fruits and veggies and a few servings of protein and there won't be much room left to do damage with

cutmd

Rayna - I've been in maternity clothes for the last few weeks. They are just way more comfortable. I have about 30 pairs of jeans and can only fit 2 of them comfortably now and they are the two that were too big to begin with. I think most people are wearing maternity clothes by this point. I'm also glad to hear about the belly band, was just looking at them yesterday and thinking about getting one. Maybe I'll keep thinking about it.

I'm hoping my scrubs will carry me through most of it. It will be one way to try and keep my thighs in check, too - if i could fit my scrub pants through most of this oregnancy it would be a HUGE victory. My mom is already shopping for maternity clothes for me though, lol.

80lbslost

Well just got back from my ultrasound and my pregnancy is definitely NOT in my tube...yay!! I saw the yolk sac inside the gestational sac and next Thursday I go back for another ultrasound to see the heartbeat! I'm so relieved it's not ectopic. Oh, and I weighed 118lbs at the Dr. office which is one pound less than 2 days ago so I guess I do have water weight gain which is fluctuating. I worked out 4 days this week so feeling good. I make sure I have a couple of protein snacks each day and so far I have no nausea. Excited to be part of this group for support

80lbslost

jrueckert - Let me know how your ultrasound goes on Tuesday. I'm sure you'll see at least a yolk sac and maybe a heartbeat too since you're only a couple of days behind me!!

cutmd

Ok - when do you usually start wearing maternity clothes when you're pregnant?? I'm just over 3 months and I can't fit in ANY of my pants without the zipper completely undone My pants fit me everywhere else, I just can't do up the zipper/buttons.
I've worn leggings ALL week and today is jeans day and I am wearing a pair of jeans with a belly band but I find it really annoying because I'm constantly having to readjust it

I feel like I shouldn't need maternity clothes yet! I'm starting to freak out and think I'm going to have a massive baby lol

Sorry if I sound like a freak, I'm just curious and hoping that maybe someone else had to get maternity pants around this time! lol
My mom and sister said they didn't have to until 5-6 months!!

Awww, look at your little bump! I'm jealous! Of course you get to wear maternity clothes! How did they make it 5-6months? Your baby is peach size, + amniotic fluid and swollen uterus. Stuffing that in pants that fit a previously flat stomach is tough!

__flexylexi

So.. went in for my 36 week appt today with a new NP and for the first time she actually questioned my US, LMP etc, and pulled out a chart for the + / - days of late (in my case 13 weeks) ultrasounds. She moved my due date to the 20th from the 12th thank goodness, which is what I have been trying to tell everyone this whole time. It is a few days but I just don't want them to pressure me into an induction when baby is not ready yet. Moving it to Sept 20 gives him a little over a week or so and although I am SO OVER being pregnant, I want him to stay in there for as long as he needs to.

Also, I am back in Killeen Texas and it is SO HARD being away from my husband again. I keep telling myself that this is for the best but I am being very emotional and teary especially since he has been in the field, haven't talked to him since wednesday...

On the upside, I found out Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, 30 mins from Ft. Campbell where hubby is stationed offers a semi-distance learning schedule for Women's Health NP courses, and it is a year and half to get my masters. Background, I was almost done with my bio degree to try and get into med school with a 3.8 but decided that being a doctor was not gonna be for me... I feel like I don't have that type A personality to be a doc. Always wanted to be an OBGYN... But anyways, went to nursing school, excelling, kinda wanted to be a CNM, but now leaning towards being a WHNP so I can work with more patients...These are just thoughts running in my head

Running- yes I ran 2 days ago... and today again. SO PROUD... I swear it feels like it is my last week sometimes but then I surprise myself. Motivated me to make a new 22Aug to childbirth modified workout plan.

I am still overwhelmed about keeping up with everybody in our group... I remember when there were just 5 or so of us and we were barely pregnant.... lol... And now a few of us are reaching the end! Almost there!! I try to remember who said what but when you press reply, it only shows you so many replies, but I hope everyone is doing great....

Lexi

smilegirl

My Friday was super busy and I'm just now getting a chance to catch up with all of you!

Cool marine morning air and a little 70's and 80's rock on the ipod made for a happy Friday morning run :-) Got my ten miles in again this week. I had my 38 week appointment today and all is still progressing as it should be. Bambino continues to grow and have a nice strong heartbeat. I still have clear urine, good bp and weight that doesn't seem to want to go up anymore. I know for those of you in the early stages it's probably tough to hear, but you'll be here soon enough and might end up in the same boat! I really thought I had gained this week, but apparently not - my scale agreed too. Frustrating, but my doctor isn't concerned at this point. Bambino is definitely heading into the pelvic area, but is still "bouncy" according to my doctor and no dilation yet. I've been cleared to keep running if I wish :-)

Heather, hope you and Al had a fun day! I'm sure it was great to see him after these past few weeks. How's the nursery coming? I had to chuckle when I read about you not being crafty. I'm right there with you sister! I always say that my mom and sister have the craft gene, I got the cooking gene but completely lack the craft one. I'm sorry to hear about your "friend" that wants you to be so miserable - what's up with that?! As I've said before, I truly think a healthy diet and exercise make a world of difference in our attitudes and just over make us feel better. You sound like you are doing everything right on the oral home care. Unfortunately, pregnancy does have a tendency to cause our gingiva to react negatively. It's believed that the gingiva changes are an exaggerated response of the tissues to bacterial plaque. This becomes further influenced by the increased levels of circulating hormones. I'm happy to hear that you aren't having any bleeding. If you were my patient I would recommend increasing what you are doing, rather than staying away from the gums because they are sore. I don't know if you are using a manual or electric toothbrush - have you changed it recently? Brush heads should be changed about every three months for them to be most effective regardless of if it's a manual or electric. I'd make sure you are angling your tb towards your gumline. Think of nestling the bristles into your gums, use soft pressure and a small circular motion. If you are already brushing for two minutes (yeah!), try bumping it to three for the next few days. Also spend a little more time with the floss and waterpik. Hopefully you will feel things improve within three to four days. Good luck and let me know if they don't start feeling better soon.

Danielle, you sound motivated enough that you will have no trouble getting back to an active lifestyle once you are no longer restricted. Hang in there!

Atomdraco, happy to hear you are feeling better and are able to get back to the running. Don't worry about being slow, I feel like and absolute slug these days! Just listen to your body, it's good at telling you if you are doing too much.

jruecket, the initial weight gain is so hard! I think most of us here are pretty motivated and have all struggled with the idea of gaining the weight and seeing the numbers increase on the scale. It's tough to get your head around in the beginning, especially when you don't look pregnant. Try to remember that you have a very precious little one now growing inside you and a healthy weight gain will totally be worth it. I think all of my first trimester gain was in my breasts. I can't believe how gigantic they have become, although strangely I am now getting used to their size...the water/bloat weight also comes and goes early on.

Sabrina, I've been taking rx prenatals since I starting ttc. I've been on OB Natal one, which I was really happy with. When I refilled last time I was told that they have discontinued them and was switch to Folcaps (I think). So far I've noticed no difference.

Andrea, you're doing awesome workouts. I am happy to hear that your diet sounds like it's back on track too. If the majority of your nutrition is healthy it's okay to cheat every now and again. Keeps us sane and happy!

Rayna, I think the maternity clothes question will be different for all of us. I was in my normal clothes until week 22 or so. I did use a Bella Band with a couple of pairs of jeans. I went to Europe for weeks 23-26 and ended up only taking maternity pants because I didn't want to wake up one morning and not have anything that fit me anymore! I never even tried to go back to my other clothes when we returned. I do know the gal at the maternity shop was surprised that I waited so long, she said in her experience most people move into the maternity clothes by three months or so. I did find that I'd never understood the whole "unbuttoning of your pants" after a meal thing until I was pregnant. Now I totally get it!

Cutmd, sometimes our medical/healthcare backgrounds can be a bad thing. It's too much knowledge that gets jumbled with the irrational pregnancy thinking. I know my weight bounced around early on and I'd guess if your breasts are still super sore and growing that all is moving along as it should be. You are trained to think of the worst so that's where you mind easily goes. I'm sending happy prayers for you! As for scrubs, I wore my regular bottoms until about week 22 and my regular tops until about week 35. Lucky for me my husband wears navy blue scrubs too, so I have just been wearing his bottoms lately. He likes the full elastic waist so they nicely fit under my bump ;-)

Sylvia, yeah! yeah! yeah! Glad to hear about the doctor's appointment. Also happy to hear you are feeling good and working out.

Lexi, I too remember when we were a little group. It was much easier to keep up wasn't it? The nice thing is we've just added a bunch of nice, fabulous, pregnant women. I know your due date has been played with quite a bit, happy to hear that you feel better about the new date. Remind me how much longer you'll have to stay in Texas? I feel like you are almost done with school...you, Amy and I are so close at this point. Hang in there, your little guy will be here soon :-)

atomdraco

Ok - when do you usually start wearing maternity clothes when you're pregnant?? I'm just over 3 months and I can't fit in ANY of my pants without the zipper completely undone My pants fit me everywhere else, I just can't do up the zipper/buttons.
I've worn leggings ALL week and today is jeans day and I am wearing a pair of jeans with a belly band but I find it really annoying because I'm constantly having to readjust it

I feel like I shouldn't need maternity clothes yet! I'm starting to freak out and think I'm going to have a massive baby lol

Sorry if I sound like a freak, I'm just curious and hoping that maybe someone else had to get maternity pants around this time! lol
My mom and sister said they didn't have to until 5-6 months!!

Before start buying maternity pants, try something like this:

http://www.cheekymonkey.ca/BellyBelt.htm

heathercrist1

Hi ladies! Just wanted to pop in real quick and say hello while the hubby works on changing the outlets in the baby's room...evidently I'm not allowed to "help" with electrical stuff.

Andrea I'm so glad things are still coming along well. You are doing awesome. A trip to NY sounds fun. What will you be doing there? And I agree with Holly...it is all about eating well most of the time and splurging too...keeps us sane for sure!

Rayna it varies with each woman when you will start wearing maternity clothes. For the most part my pants are just a size up. I don't really like ANY of the maternity bottoms I have. I'm not a fan of the band on them. So I just am wearing regular shorts/skirts/etc just a size bigger. Also, up until recently my shirts were all just regular shirts too. Lately I've been wearing more maternity shirts just to accentuate the bump. So whenever is comfortable for you! Oh and of course it depends on how you are carrying as well. Your mom and sister might have carried very high and you might carry lower so that does make a difference.

cutmd that is pretty normal from what I hear. Remember I said I've heard many women say that towards the end of their first trimester they drop a few pounds and some of the bloating subsides? Sounds like your bloat has just gone down a bit. I agree with Holly too that when we know too much we can jump to conclusions and assume the worst. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers but I'm sure everything will be just fine.

80lbs that is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you! I'm sure by Thurs you will see a heartbeat! YAY!

Lexi I'm so glad things got straightened out with the due date. I totally agree...if that were me I'd be stressing too cause Docs are so quick to call induction when the baby is "late". And I'm so sorry you have to be away from the hubby at this point in your pregnancy. You are so strong. Stronger than most women. My heart goes out to you. I'm sure it will all pay off in the end. I had also wanted to be a CNM but after doing my rotation in LD I realized I don't like screaming pregnant women and I'm a sucker for kiddos not newborns and pregnant women (and the crazy family that usually follows them! lol). Being in women's health would be a great job I think. There are so many options after you get out of nursing school...you'll find your niche!

Holly sounds like an awesome way to start the day! As always, you rock! We are working on stuff in the nursery as I type...(well he is). The chandelier is going up tomorrow and we picked up the dresser/changing table but couldn't fit the crib and bookcase in the vehicle so we have to take our friends truck to go get that next Saturday. After that the rocker will be coming in a couple of weeks. I'm super excited for things to come together. As for my friend, she is someone I've known since jr. high and she knows "everything" and because she has had 4 kids and I don't have any I don't know anything (because being a level headed, fairly intelligent, educated woman who has been around kids and pregnancy for many many years doesn't count)...She has great qualities but being supportive in stuff like this isn't one of them. And I do have a Sonicare toothbrush and definitely brush for 2 minutes. I've been flossing a little longer and they are starting to get a little better. I appreciate all the advice though. I'm big on mouth care. It amazes me how people simply brush their teeth for a few seconds in the morning and call it a day! And lastly, let me say again how much I admire and appreciate your positive energy and nature. You are a great role model and I'm lucky to have someone like you on this board.

Well I don't have gestational diabetes (YAY!!!)! Also, my invitations for the babyshower/party came in and they are absolutely adorable! If anyone needs handmade invitations done let me know and I will give you the link. She did a really good job on them. I've also noticed that Charlee likes to lay low every couple of weeks for a few days at a time and then I wake up and my belly is bigger and she is more active than ever. Like today, she has been kicking up a storm all day long! As long as she stays away from my cervix with her feet I'm all good! lol!

I hope all of you ladies are having an wonderful weekend! Take care and be healthy!

__flexylexi

I am gonna try to keep up with this

Today I met with my doula, she is also an RN so my reasons for wanting a natural childbirth made total sense to her, she is not a close minded doula that is all gung ho on natural being the only way to deliver (which is how a lot of them are) ANDDDDD she is a Christian doula which is what I have been wanting! She is a volunteer doula that has been to 100+ births and a total of 200+ if you include the ones she has done as an RN over 15 years so I feel like I will be in good hands!!!! YAY!!! So now we just play the waiting game I think. I am pretty ready to have this baby, but hopefully not in the first couple weeks of school while we are front loading lol... She said she feels like DJ will be a long baby, I am tall but the men in my family are 6'2 and up, the women in my husband's family are also around 6 ft and up... we will see though!!!

Heather, YAY for no GD!!!! My doc said I am just having a bit of an intolerance but not enough to call GD since I only had one abnormal out of 3, but to be honest I really am not limiting carbs because of the working out still thing! It is SUPER hard being away from hubby again, thought I would be used to it but I am hoping things get a little easier as far as dealing with the separation when school starts on monday!

Rayna - I bought my first maternity shorts at 12 weeks because my bloating prevented me from buttoning my pants, although I think if I would have kept some of my "fat" shorts and pants I would have been fine. I didn't start NEEDING maternity clothes till close to 30 weeks and even now, I only own 2 maternity bottoms and still make use of my bella band, but definitely got some tops, as even XL shirts come up short now because my belly is getting big!!! Everybody is different though! Some show a LOT faster than others and may need it really early!!!!

Holly - I have 2 semesters left, but our semesters are fairly short because we have "front loading" where we go to school 8-5 every day for a few weeks to get all our info in before clinicals. When clinicals start, we only go to school for 2 days, 3 hrs each, then a 12 hr clinical... And total is 15 weeks so the way I see it, it is a total of about 7 "school months" lol not counting Christmas break.. (can you tell I am counting down to graduation already??? lol) You inspire me to keep running, just want you to know that!!!!! I am always thinking that if you could do it, I could at least try today... and a lot of times, when I try it, I end up doing a good 20 min run at least and walking on top of that... Can't wait to get back in the groove after the baby!!!

Lexi

Kalee34

80lbs. So glad to hear that everything is well!! Congrats!!
I meet with my midwife tomorrow for our monthly checkup!!!
Go back to the Dr. on Tuesday morning to check and see if this infection in my leg is gone. Good Lord willing it will be. I really want to try to get back to normal, no pills and able to move around full time!!
Hope everyone is having a Great weekend!!