Pregnancy - September 2011

millionsofpeaches

PLEASE READ!!!

I just saw on the news about a Listeria outbreak in cantaloupe/muss melons!!!!

Here is a link to an article on nurse.com

I am going to stay away from those delicious melons for the time being... http://news.nurse.com/article/20110914/NATIONAL02/109190027/-1/frontpage

Lleldiranne

millionsofpeaches - Wow, that is scary! Thanks for sharing. I love cantaloupe but I'll have to be sure to avoid anything not grown right here in Utah for the next little while. (If I can get some backyard garden cantaloupe I"m not going to turn it down!!)

KatieKateB

Hey Ladies...mind if I join??? I'm 14wks3days and found out that my blood pressure is slightly high. Want to keep it down and just eat better overall. During the first tri I managed to gain a few because eating was the only thing that made my m/s feel better. Not that I'm trying to lose but trying to maintain and be healthier overall.

I'm off to try and catch up a bit.

LindsayChick

Hey ladies! I have my first ultrasound on Monday although I think I'm about 6 weeks! The odd thing is I'm feeling great..... tired but not sure if that's above my usual.... but STARVING!!! I mean crazy starving all the time. I've tried to eat high fiber filling foods and lots of fruits/veggies and water.... although I undoubtedly eat unhealthy stuff as well. Anyone else having this problem? I just don't want to gain too much 1st trimester!

Hope everyone has a great day!

KatalynasMommy

SO EXCITED!!!! :bigsmile: My niece had baby Daymion this morning he weighed 6 lb. 2 oz. not sure length So happy for her.

kcurtis05

Hey ladies! I have my first ultrasound on Monday although I think I'm about 6 weeks! The odd thing is I'm feeling great..... tired but not sure if that's above my usual.... but STARVING!!! I mean crazy starving all the time. I've tried to eat high fiber filling foods and lots of fruits/veggies and water.... although I undoubtedly eat unhealthy stuff as well. Anyone else having this problem? I just don't want to gain too much 1st trimester!

Hope everyone has a great day!

I am the same way! I just try to stop eating when I don't feel hungry anymore. I snack all throughout the day.

Lleldiranne

KatieKate - Welcome! Jump right in - this is an awesome group of supportive women. I'd say don't worry about the 1st trimester gain. Some women gain, some lose, and it doesn't seem to be something you can really control (especially when you're doing what you can to deal with m/s). Maintaining now is okay, but growing baby is going to necessitate some weight gain, unless you're really overweight (obese category) and then it can come from you. Maintenance calories +300, and exercising several days a week, seems to be the best bet for most women. And any time you need support just let us know!!

Stacy - congrats to your niece!

LindsayChick - I think I remember feeling more hungry the first bit, then the nausea kicked in later ... Make sure you get plenty of protein, it might help with the hunger and baby needs it to grow. Also, to all the newly pregnant women, don't forget the Folic Acid!!! (Prenatal vitamins, and even OTC vitamins are a good source). It is so important in preventing certain birth defects!

AFM - dryer is supposed to be delivered today. YAY!!! :happy: I spent the morning making sure there was a clean, open path for them to bring it in, which included moving a bit of furniture. And then, since it was all cleared, had to vacuum the whole place as well. I can never tell if I'm nesting or just being OCD....

dmdaigle17

Avery Earl was born September 15, 2011@ 12:58am. He was 7lbs 10 oz 20 inches long. I'll post my labor/delivery story soon but; long story short- water broke and I took forever to contract. I was in labor for 24 hours. Hardest thing I've ever experienced but he was worth it all. We're at the hospital until Saturday.

ElizabethJ17

Danielle-
Congrats he is a cutie pie!! Congrats!

LindsayChick

Dpage- What an adorable baby!! And I love that hair!!! Congratulations!

LindsayChick

mathjulz -- Great recommendation about protein. Thanks a lot! I will pay more attention to that for sure. All that water talk has me thirsty again! lol.... off to guzzle some more!

KatalynasMommy

Avery Earl was born September 15, 2011@ 12:58am. He was 7lbs 10 oz 20 inches long. I'll post my labor/delivery story soon but; long story short- water broke and I took forever to contract. I was in labor for 24 hours. Hardest thing I've ever experienced but he was worth it all. We're at the hospital until Saturday.

Congratulations on you little bundle of joy!!!

kcurtis05

Danielle!!
He is absolutely adorable! Congrats!:happy:

mukie89

meokk- thanks for the baby spinning advice, ill definitely give it a go.

Julz- congratulations to your husband and yay for the new dryer! it'll be a weight off your mind having that installed. How are you feeling? has your cold gone away?

elizabeth- congrats on the test pass!!

katie- welcome and congrats on the pregnancy :flowerforyou:

danielle- AWWWWWWWWW! just gorgeous

I've been having the weirdest dreams about being able to fully see my babies face protruding through my belly. sounds scary but in my dream it seems nice and normal lol. anyone had anything similar? or am i just strange :laugh:

I had my 33 week and 5 day doc appointment today and everything seemed good and healthy. She asked me to remove my bra and proceeded to show my how to squeeze the colostrum out of my nipples, telling me to do it once a day for now and then 3 times a day from 37 weeks onwards. I was suprised how much came out when she did it, as was my fiance' who was looking on in aww hahaha. The next appointment i will do the strep test, goody

ElizabethRN59

Julz- congratulations to your husband (and to you)!!!

elizabeth- congratulations on the passing the test!!!! I know where you are coming from having been in nursing school and it can be stressful!! i can't imagine being pregnant and doing it! Way to go girl!!!!

katie- congratulations on the pregnancy !!!

danielle- He is adorable!!! Congratulations on your amazing bundle of joy! Hope you have a quick recovery!

Melissa- I have been having crazy weird dreams too but they seem so real at the time... nothing about the baby face coming out, but still weird...

AFM: We finally met with our OB for the first time two days ago... I didn't get the gluclose results b/c somehow they got lost... but they said they would only call with the abnormal results so no news is great news! While i was there they were unable to find baby's heartbeat with doppler so my OB sent us for an U/S (totally fine with me, b/c i got the see my lil peanut again!) And boy oh boy was the lil peanut moving around like crazy! I totally had an "OMG i'm really growing a baby in there" moment... So excited to finally be 12 weeks and moving along with no weight gain thus far! (and very greatful the m/s is gone!)

Hope you are all have a great day!!!

goldenfemale

Hi ladies, I'm 7 weeks pregnant and have already gained about 6lbs. I was not counting calories and felt hungry all the time. I'm now tracking my calories as of today and don't want to gain anymore for a while - please tell me how'd the best way to set up mfp and what calorie intake I should be on daily- has it helped in keeping on track with weightgain? I know gaining will happen however little is better than too much. This will be my 1st baby and my husband and i are so excited however the thought of gaining 30lbs plus is terrifying. I don't want this, I'm already overweight. Help ladies please!

FullmetalAlchemistMommy

I have been MIA for the last few days, so I am trying to catch up. If I missed anyone, I am sorry but I hope everything is going well for everyone.

Lindsay- Congratulations! Get ready for the most memorable ride of your life.

Danielle- CONGRATULATIONS he is so handsome!

Michelle- I hope everything has gone well. Congrats on finding out your having another little man.

DeleriousOwl- Congrats on your scan. I'm glad you can relax a little and just enjoy being pregnant now. Thats the best part!

Sandi- Congrats and welcome! Working out while pregnant certainly is exhausting, but it makes you feel better in the long run. Keep it up!

Magenta-Congrats! BTW, I am just curious, what is wrong with wheat bread? That's my favorite carb, Is there something I need to know? :frown: lol

ELizabeth- I think Isabella Rose is a great choice. So pretty! Congratulations on your test. What is your major (just curious)? I am getting my pre-reqs out of the way for nursing, so just being nosy.

Regina- thanks for the post on breastfeeding. I plan on nursing agian this time around, so it is nice to know I can add it to my diary!

Melissa- We use free and clear products for everything. Both my children have excema, so we just avoid it all together and we used free and clear stuff on all their baby clothes before they were born, so it works. You can use whatever you want but remember strong dyes and smells can irritate babies sensitive skin. Good for you on keeping up the gym routine. I am going to do my best to do that this pregnancy. I'm glad everything is going well with baby. I'm sorry you are still sick. I don't really have any suggestions except to definately make sure you stay hydrated, other than that I think what you are doing is the best thing to do.

Julz- Pregnancy is a pain and can be painful so don't feel like a wimp. I hope you feel better soon though, would make those last few weeks go by much smoother. I'm glad you all had a chance to enjoy the fair as a family. Makes everything so much fun! Sounds like your little one literally could come anyday!

Lindsay - I have obviously not been on here that long, but I plan on leaving weight where it is and adding just the extra calories. HTH.

Millionofpeaches- Congrats! I wouldn't worry about it too much during the first trimester. If this is your first pregnancy and you started out small, then you will probably need to gain a little bit of weight in the first trimester but not much, and most of that weight gain will happen without you really trying. I agree with Julz, eat when your hungry and stop when your full. HTH.

FitMommyLuv- Congratulations! I am pregnant with my last baby as well, but this is my 3rd. Hope you have a happy pregnancy.

Caperfae- I'm glad your appointment went well. I hope you feel better soon as well. Colds and pregnancy don't mix well.

Emily- Congrats and welcome to the club.

Jenz- I think you are ok. You started out on the small side and the rule of thumb is that you can gain up to 35 and not have additional risk to you or baby. I know it is frustrating, and for that I apologize, but it is so worth it for baby. You are making the right choices. Don't worry about the scale so much. Just keep doing what you're doing and you and baby will be fine.

Kim- I hope your morning sickness goes away soon, we are both due around the same time, and I am right there with you.

KatieKate- Welcome to the club.

Lindsay- I am the same way. I tend to eat lots of veggies and fruits (my cravings, oddly enough) when I have those empty stomach moments, but it seems like every 3-4 hours, I hear the grumbling from the inner sactum telling me it wants it's next sacrifice. I am getting kinda tired of eating all the time, but whatever if best for baby!

Goldenfemale- Congrats and welcome! I wouldn't worry about the gain so much, but most of us has MFP set to just maintian weight. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, that is the safest thing and that will help you stay accountable for your calorie intake. HTH

AFM- This week as been an okay week. Finally had my appointment on Wednesday and had the first ultrasound. As of today I am 7 weeks and due on May 4th. I'm worried because the 4th is the last day of finals for the next semester, and I could go into labor before then. I am having a scheduled c-section with this one because I had c-sections with the other 2, but if I go into labor, i will have to have the lo early which could mean that I miss finals. Oh well, I have plenty of time to worry about it. Doc gave me a prescription for zofran for my morning sickness.:sick: I am very thankful for that. Yesterday was the first day that I did not have everything come back up on me. I am getting pretty pissed off at my boss, though. I went into work wednesday, not feeling the greatest, but there none the less. I ate a snack as soon as I got there and shortly afterwards got sick. He felt the need to tell the assistant manager (one of my good friends) that he didn't feel like I was being productive enough and that I should just go home and not come back til Friday when I had my meds . I think he was stressed because we had some big wigs in town and they could have stopped by at any moment, but at the same time I felt it was inconsiderate to get penalized because I was actively getting sick while at work. We have another woman that I work with who is also pregnant. I don't know if she has a lot of complications, but she is never there and when she is there, she hardly does her job, yet she gets away with it. I have more seniority on her by more than a year but apparently that doesn't matter. I spent most of my shift on Wednesday crying because a) pregnancy hormones suck and b) I don't think it is fair. I called out today because I have a bad cold and I am pretty sure I have strep, but that doesn't help with the situation any at all. :ohwell:
On the plus side, I have not smoked in well over a week now, and I no longer have massive cravings. Hopefully this time I won't start smoking again after little one is born.
I hope all you ladies had a great week and I hope you all have an awesome weekend!

JKilty

Danielle - He is adorable!!!!!

JKilty

I have an all day childbirth class at the hospital tomorrow, any suggestions on what I should take with me to it? I was thinking I would take a pen and notepad...

DeliriousOwl

Congrats Danielle, he looks perfect! ♥

Also welcome to everyone who has joined, hoping your journeys are safe and healthy!

AFM - I've been keeping pretty quiet. Feeling VERY tired all day everyday, plus feeling nauseous most of the time but not throwing up yet so I'm really grateful for that! I discussed my scan results with my GP and he said 2 things. first I have a weirdly shaped uterus, which shouldn't be an issue. secondly, as the egg sac and foetal pole were not seen at all there is a slight chance that I have a blighted ovum. But we are all just hoping that I was too early when I had the scan done. So I have another one booked for a fortnight's time when I should be just 8 weeks. I'm really hoping I should be able to see baby and hear the heart beat by then??

So yeah, feeling a bit ambivalent at the moment. Not too down about it, but its stopped me from getting overly excited about the whole thing as well. I'm just gonna try and take care of myself as best as possible and see how the scan goes and where nature takes me!

Hope everyone else is feeling well (or better than you have been) xx

mukie89

goldenfemale-I would definitely ask what your doctor recommends, but I think most people will suggest setting your mfp to the maintenance setting for now to simply maintain the weight you currently have, which will probably have you eating around 2,000 calories per day for now, depending on your stats. Its not really until the second and third trimester that you may have to add the extra 300 calories per day thats recommended for pregnant woman. dont stress too much, congratulations on the pregnancy :flowerforyou:

mommy2cnG- Your boss sounds like a real tight *kitten* who obviously doesn't understand the challenges the first trimester of pregnancy brings, especially if your stopping smoking. Just keep trying to do the best you can, that's all anyone can and should expect. congratulations on not smoking for a week! thats awsome Thank you for the advice about the washing of baby clothes. where do u get yous from?

JKilty- I'd say that a pad, paper, snacks and a bottle of water would be all you would need unless they have specified otherwise. Enjoy Let me know any good tips you pick up

AFM: So im staying with my mum atm to look after her while my dad is away on work, she has been quite sick with an un-diagnosed illness for about a year now. At 2:15am this morning I awoke to a loud bang and yelling so I ran out and found that my mum had fallen whilst trying to move from her electrical wheelchair to the rocking chair and was on the ground. After deducing that she was alright we had to figure out how to get her back into the chair. With limited mobility and no real leg strength there was no way I could safely hoist her back up by myself, shes currently too heavy for me to safely attempt it. So, I ended up calling the neighbours who both came but both claimed to have bad backs so wouldnt help lift her, SO i ended up calling 911 who sent a police car and fire engine. They were very helpful. What a frickn drama!
So after that of course i was so alert to every noise that I couldnt get to sleep until 5:10am, but of course had to get back up for work at 7:30. So needles to say im drained today, physically and mentally. I just so hope today goes fast.

sorry for the vent :ohwell:

Lleldiranne

My step-mom called me yesterday to let me know she'd had my dad taken to the ER. He has neurofibromatosis, which causes nerve endings to clump in bundles (the Elephant man disease), and it's mostly a cosmetic issue, but his has been severe enough to cause mobility issues and back pain - he also has severe scoliosis in his lower back. Anyway, he wasn't able to move at least part of his body and she called for help. They did a whole bunch of tests and sent him home last night. I never did get any indication of what they think it is (my step mom is "slow" - just above what would qualify as mentally retarded). But she doesn't think she can care for him any more and is talking about putting him in a care center.

Let me state that I have never really felt much connection, emotionally, to my dad - my parents were divorced when I was less than a year old, and I completely understand why my mom left. So I'm not overly stressed about it. But it is one extra thing to worry about right now, and it's especially frustrating to not know all the details. Neither my brother nor I are in any position to help, either with care or financially.

I was hoping my cold symptoms would go away, but it's developed into a full-blown cold, albeit a mild one. Drinking tons today and considering calling the Dr to see if Sudafed is safe (does anyone know?). I just want to feel better before baby comes!!
Also pretty sure I've been having mild contractions on and off since at least yesterday. Lower back pain and crampy feeling in pelvic area. But no patter to them, and not progressing into anything more yet. It's the waiting game. :grumble:

mukie89

julz- im sorry to hear about your dad. If there's one thing i know its that the frustration of not knowing about a parents condition, or the details surrounding their well being. My mum is living in the medical capital of the world and they still havnt managed to diagnose her, its ridiculous. That family strain has also been a huge mental drain on me throughout this whole pregnancy, and im sorry you have to go through that.:flowerforyou:

Lleldiranne

I developed lower back pain after posting this morning, the throbbing kind that was pretty persistent and radiated around to the front. Finally went in to L/D around 2, and it started easing off :grumble: Anyway, they monitored me for a while and had me walk for about an hour. Definitely having mild contractions, but they're irregular and there is no progress so they sent me home. :sad:
Still having a some pain, but nothing going anywhere. The worst part is that my daughter cancelled her babysitting job tonight because of it and she could have gone anyway.

LindsayChick

I know this is a personal question but I'm really looking to you all for some advice! How much weight did you gain during 1st trimester? I have zero nausea and am constantly STARVING. I have tried to keep cals in check but have inevitably gained several pounds already and I think I'm just 6 or 7 wks along. =/ First Ultrasound monday to find out dates!

Thanks so much guys. I just read you're supposed to gain less than 5 pounds (if anything) for the whole trimester and that has me discouraged so far. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

MadBabysMama

Lindsay, hang in there. With my first pregnancy I too had no real nausea, but I think it was because I kept eating little snacks and meals all the time. I'm trying to follow the same plan this time around. I think a little weight gain is a fine trade-off for morning sickness, so the eating actually may be helping you with that!

I think you're smart to want to keep it in check, though - I have found that adding small snacks frequently on top of normal to small meals helps me just as well as having larger meals, but with fewer calories overall. I like to eat cottage cheese, string cheese, wholly guacamole with some bagel chips, a fresh sliced apple, a Fiber One bar, things like that. Quick calories but not upsetting to my stomach and help me feel full.

Also, you may find that your weight just fluctuates with bloating and water retention, so some of the gain may eventually go away (or slow down).

R_mageddon

I thought that I would join in. I don't intend on trying to lose weight while pregnant, however I do intend on staying healthy though and I definitely don't want to put on more weight than what my body and baby needs.

I've been struggling with 'morning' sickness and have found the small snacks do help, also anything with ginger in it (ginger ale, ginger tea etc) has really made a difference.

I look forward to sharing yet another lifestyle change with you lovely ladies

lilibe

Danielle – Congratulations on baby Avery! He’s adorable!

Bzbear2 – I think you’re doing great with your weight gain. And you’re still in the healthy range!

Victoria – Sounds like you’re pretty set for your LO. And have a great time at your shower! I like both Indigo and Abigail.

Melissa – I’ve definitely had the baby face in the belly dream! Fortunately I only had it once. Did you know you were producing colostrum before you went to your appointment? I’m sorry you had such a rough night.

Kim – Great workout plan. In my first trimester I didn’t have a very good diet. It was mostly carbs, but as long as I tracked what I ate and kept up my workouts I could pretty much eat whatever.

Julz – Congrats to your DH on his diploma! A new dryer is exciting. I think our washer is about to go out, but it keeps hanging out somehow. I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Even if you’re not that close with him, it’s still tough to know a family member is struggling. It sounds like your LO is almost ready! Hopefully you’ll be in active labor soon!

Caperfae – I’m glad your appointment went well, even if it was long. Hopefully your cold doesn’t last long!

Jen – Sounds like you have a great diet, so I would try not to worry too much about a little extra gain at the end. You’re still doing way better than when you had your DS.

Elizabeth – Congrats on passing your test out!

KatieKateB, Goldenfemale and R_mageddon – Welcome and congratulations!

LindsayChick – I definitely had the starving problem for several months. It’s only been in the last few weeks that I’ve been getting full easily. The only thing that has worked for me is tracking my calories. I gained about three pounds in the first trimester, but then I went on a couple trips in the second trimester and gained a lot of extra weight when I was eating out a lot.

Stacy – Congratulations to your niece!

ElizabethRN – Yay for an extra ultrasound. Congrats on 12 weeks and no more M/S.

Goldenfemale – I would set your calories to maintenance and then stick with tracking your food and exercise. Tracking calories is the only thing that has been working for me. Every time I’ve stopped for a couple weeks I’ve had big gains.

Mommy2CnG – Congrats on your first ultrasound. I’m sorry you’re having such an awful time at work! At least quitting smoking is going smoothly.

Jenna – Good luck at your childbirth class. I don’t start my childbirth class for a couple weeks.

DeliriousOwl – You should be able to see more at 8 weeks. I had my first scan at 9 weeks and at that time I could hear the heartbeat and the baby looked like a little bean.

goldenfemale

Thanks ladies, I will definitely take on your advice. Im feeling better already! Tracked food for two days and I'm not gaining. Hurray!

FitMommyLuv

Hey ladies just wanted to say hope everyone is having a healthy happy weekend so far ....i'm up super early with morning sickness this morning :ohwell: ...