2nd Trimester
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I am feeling better, not 100% but I'm actually at work today, after having to take 2 days to sleep (almost all day).. My savior was lemon and honey tea :drinker: ... proved to help ALOT!!! I did take tylenol at night to help me sleep... I know it isn't proven to be 100% safe, but my doctor recommended it and I think it helped more than it hurt, I recovered faster as I was able to sleep better.. Not guilty one bit..0
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Holy cow- I feel like I'm packing on the pounds so fast! I feel like just yesterday I was up 4 lbs... now I'm up 10 lbs! I was at the Dr. yesterday and he said I'm doing just fine. I'm nearly halfway through this pregnancy and have 20 lbs to play with (he keeps going by the standard 25-30 lbs weight gain).
On another note, what are your thoughts on a used breast pump? All the research I've done says absolutely not, but they are just so darn expenisve. I have a phone number for a lactation consultant to get some advice but they aren't available until next week.0 -
Holy cow- I feel like I'm packing on the pounds so fast! I feel like just yesterday I was up 4 lbs... now I'm up 10 lbs! I was at the Dr. yesterday and he said I'm doing just fine. I'm nearly halfway through this pregnancy and have 20 lbs to play with (he keeps going by the standard 25-30 lbs weight gain).
On another note, what are your thoughts on a used breast pump? All the research I've done says absolutely not, but they are just so darn expenisve. I have a phone number for a lactation consultant to get some advice but they aren't available until next week.
I am seriously looking at a used one too.. I mean, if you boil it and sanitize it, I don't see a problem.. they are really expensive, who can afford it?0 -
Some hospitals even rent out breast pumps, I'm looking into all my options as well, because I'll be returning to work fulltime after the baby and I still want to breastfeed/pump0
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I bought my own evenflo pump last time around...but towards the end I used my friend's Medela and LOVED it. This time around, my friend (who is done having kids) already gave me her medela pump to use and I see NOTHING wrong with it. They ARE a lot of money, and we gotta do what we can to save!0
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I put it on the registry...hoping that a couple people pitch in on one! I have gotten most of the other big ticket items off of craigslist
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So how much is everyone feeling earlier in the 2nd trimester? My mom thinks they will redate me to further along because I'm feeling some distinct baby movements. It started as bubbles, but this morning my DH felt what felt to him like distinct kick/punch movements. I'm sitting at 16w1d. It was enough to wake me from a sound sleep this morning. I even felt what was like fluctuations in my stomach where it would be flat then a rounds hump would form and then go flat again. I have an appointment on Monday for a cervical u/s & check up so I'll ask then. It just seems early for this.0
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I put it on the registry...hoping that a couple people pitch in on one! I have gotten most of the other big ticket items off of craigslist
I did that too! I had people who bought me the accessories and then with gift cards I got the pump. But I also got the manual hand pump which are considerably less expensive. After 3 babies I DO NOT like the electric ones. For me they hurt. Most everyone else I know swears by the electric. I guess I just have sensitive nips.
I started feeling Skittle move at 14w. But this is also my 4th baby, 6th pregnancy.0 -
Hi gals!
How is everyone doing?
On my part, I have been sick for the last few days, but feeling better now - stupid cold was rough though!
Had my last doctors appt last tuesday, I had lost 2 pounds since my last visit, so all in all, I lost 2 pounds during my pregnancy so far (14 weeks) .. I'm guessing it's because I am overweight (198 pounds) and still eating really well and exercising.
I still have a lot of issues with eating meat.. i'm trying to sneak it into my meals - if the pieces are small I can digest it better, so in pasta and stirfry's it's ok.. But I am exploring other protein options such as fish and beans, all that jazz, which I enjoy much more while I'm pregnant.. this is weird because I LOVE meat usually.. any of you experiencing bad food aversions?
Another unusual thing, I got sick yesterday, in the morning when I got up.. this never hapened to me.. then I was ok, and actually ate a big breakfast.. weird...
Apart from all that, I'm good now, vacations are coming in 4 weeks!0 -
I still have a lot of issues with eating meat.. i'm trying to sneak it into my meals - if the pieces are small I can digest it better, so in pasta and stirfry's it's ok.. But I am exploring other protein options such as fish and beans, all that jazz, which I enjoy much more while I'm pregnant.. this is weird because I LOVE meat usually.. any of you experiencing bad food aversions?
Another unusual thing, I got sick yesterday, in the morning when I got up.. this never hapened to me.. then I was ok, and actually ate a big breakfast.. weird...
Hey there- that's strange that you're still having food aversions!! Is it still going for any others in the 2nd trimester?? During the first tri, I didn't want ANY fruits or veggies really- had to foce myself to eat them and felt nauseous all day every day. But I started feeling better about 12 weeks, and haven't experienced it since! Hope you feel better soon:)
My ultrasound is this Thursday, and the big Gender Revel party is friday evening- hoping the baby cooperates with my plans!:)0 -
I'm still anti-chicken. It's much better than a few months ago. I couldn't think about it without wanting to throw up. Now, just raw and freshly grilled chicken bother me. I can eat breaded chicken or chicken mixed in soups or pasta.
I think I'm really more afraid to try eating it because I really hate throwing up!
I go back to the dr. the 19th for my ultrasound. Super pumped!0 -
As far as aversions, I'm still having a hard time getting in my veggies.... I just,,, don't want them lol But I've been throwing them in stirfrys and roasting them in the oven (zucchini fries anyone?) to make them more appealing.
This is my last week in the 2nd trimester forum
but lol I start my 27th week on Friday. Speaking of 3rd trimester, does anybody know if your GYN gives you one last sonogram in the 3rd trimester? Or is it elective by then? I want to see how big she's gotten and I want to count all her fingers and toes lol but I don't want to shell out $100+ to do so for an elective/3d/4d 0 -
My coffee aversion has disappeared, as well as my dislike for asparagus and peppers. Have yet to try brussel sprouts in the 2nd tri, but I'm sure since everything else is back to normal, I'll like them again, too.
Sugarbabie - My doc is sending me for a 3rd ultrasound at 36 weeks, I think to check size/growth? I think it varies by region (at least it does in Canada). In my home province there's one anatomy u/s at 20-ish weeks, and that's it. There may be an early u/s if it's really needed for dating, or extras if you're high risk. In the province where I'm now living, I had one at 12 weeks for dating/testing, 18-22 for anatomy, then the late one.0 -
My first childbirth class is tomorrow night! There are four weeks of it, hope it's entertaining 0
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As far as aversions, I'm still having a hard time getting in my veggies.... I just,,, don't want them lol But I've been throwing them in stirfrys and roasting them in the oven (zucchini fries anyone?) to make them more appealing.
This is my last week in the 2nd trimester forum but lol I start my 27th week on Friday. Speaking of 3rd trimester, does anybody know if your GYN gives you one last sonogram in the 3rd trimester? Or is it elective by then? I want to see how big she's gotten and I want to count all her fingers and toes lol but I don't want to shell out $100+ to do so for an elective/3d/4d
Wow- a lot more aversions than I thought- guess I'm lucky!
Sugarbabie- with my daughter, I got an ultrasound towards the end just because I was measuring so big and they wanted to make sure I wasn't having a 9 pounder:) But I agree with the fact it just depends on the practice!0 -
Sugarbabie - i'll be 27 weeks tomorrow and my doctor already said he wanted to do an ultrasound closer to due date to check size. My uteris is measuring 3 weeks further along and i tend to have big babies, the last one was 10.7lbs. Other than for those reasons, i probable wouldn't be having one, i never did with my last 3.0
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I am having some major food aversions still. I'm just short of 17 weeks and I can't do meat really at all. The smell of a cooking steak makes me run for the bathroom. I can do some fish and breakfast meats. Bacon really loves me. I'm surviving on fruits and veggies, a lot of potatoes.
I had a check up today. My OB is fine with my weight even though I have not gained anything yet. She expects me to be a late gainer as the baby grows more rapidly. She is encouraging me to eat whatever I can and not worry too much about meats at this point. Later on when the baby is building more muscle then it will be more of a concern, but it should go away by then. The u/s tech did a few measurement for us today. She confirmed our due date of Nov 15 and said the baby is about 6oz. Even though I'm not growing and eating well my little one sure is.0 -
sugarbaby - I'm getting one this week, my ob-gyn does one in the third trimester but sounds like that's her choice. I didn't argue I want to see the baby again! My girlfriend only went for one at 20 weeks and that was it. The 20 week one seems to be the mandatory one here (canada).
Food aversions.....I'm with everyone on the meat, I could care less, I can't be bothered to make it and the smell and texture are a huge turn off. Raw veggies as well. I'm not sure if it's out of laziness or what but given the choice I'm all carbs. I've had trouble with eggs first thing in the morning as well. Coffee still tastes like crap. My sweet tooth is out of control. I started week 28 this week.0 -
man totally bummed i didnt keep up with you all when i joined! hope all of you are well im 21 weeks today woohooo! baby girl is moving and groovin lol what are you all having?0
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man totally bummed i didnt keep up with you all when i joined! hope all of you are well im 21 weeks today woohooo! baby girl is moving and groovin lol what are you all having?
Hi Mona!
Glad you're here now though :flowerforyou: I'm having a lil' Boy come October 26th-ish0 -
My next appointment is on the 14th, next Thursday, and it's the big glucose test finally. I honestly don't think it's going to be as bad as everyone says, I'll just throw that mixture on ice and gulp it down before my tastebuds have a chance to register it lol but we'll see. I'll ask my doc then if she's going to do one last ultrasound. Otherwise, my lack of patience and my extreme curiosity might get the best of me and I might give in and book an elective 3d ultrasound0
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Hey ladies!!! Finallyyyyy made it into the second trimester!! I feel such a relief lol Ive felt pretty good for most of it but got really lazy there for a few weeks hopefully now I will have more energy to workout and all...time to get back on track!!0
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Hey ladies!!! Finallyyyyy made it into the second trimester!! I feel such a relief lol Ive felt pretty good for most of it but got really lazy there for a few weeks hopefully now I will have more energy to workout and all...time to get back on track!!
Welcome! I hope your energy returns. Mine did in the second but now I feel more sleepy and less exhausted if that makes sense...LOL0 -
I did an elective ultra sound I'm am too impatient to wait lol the glucose test isn't that bad it taste like flat orange crush lol I have to do another one ugh I will probably fail 0
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First, welcome to the new ladies entering your 2nd trimester. You will definitely feel better & get "some" energy back.
I never had a meat aversion but just did with veggies in the 1st trimester only.
The glucose test drink is not bad at all! This is from my experience with my first pregnancy. If I remember correctly my dr's office had 2 flavors to choose from and I chose orange. I think the other was fruit punch? It was nothing, just like flat orange soda. Now if they made us do that during the 1st trimester when most of us still have bad morning sickness, then it would be horrible. But nope not so bad.0 -
kerrbear guess who had to do it their first tri?
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this girl! ugh it was nasty0 -
kerrbear guess who had to do it their first tri?
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this girl! ugh it was nasty
Ugh. I'm sorry!!!!!! Were you able to keep it down?!0 -
My first childbirth class is tomorrow night! There are four weeks of it, hope it's entertaining
Nice! I'm signing up for one that starts in August. 4 week class too. Keep us posted on how it goes!0 -
I was debating about when to sign up for child birth and maybe breast feeding classes. I think I should wait until closer or else I feel like I will forget. Maybe around 30-32 weeks?0
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I was debating about when to sign up for child birth and maybe breast feeding classes. I think I should wait until closer or else I feel like I will forget. Maybe around 30-32 weeks?
I'm taking one that will end about a month before my due date. The next doesn't start until October 4 and that would just be cutting it too close! 0
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