2nd Trimester
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Hey ladies, Emily here popping in from the 3rd trimester board to ask you all a huge favor!
I have an assignment to do for my Pysch class and the topic I picked was "Do women change their health behaviors in pregnancy". I just have a quick survey that needs taking, it will only take a couple of minutes to do. It's anonymous and doesn't ask for any personal info that would identify you. I apologize in advance for the format, I didn't realize I only got 10 questions for free, so had to get creative in fitting them all in!
Here's the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GJZ8S92
I really appreciate it ladies!
Thanks in advance!
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Hey ladies, Emily here popping in from the 3rd trimester board to ask you all a huge favor!
I have an assignment to do for my Pysch class and the topic I picked was "Do women change their health behaviors in pregnancy". I just have a quick survey that needs taking, it will only take a couple of minutes to do. It's anonymous and doesn't ask for any personal info that would identify you. I apologize in advance for the format, I didn't realize I only got 10 questions for free, so had to get creative in fitting them all in!
Here's the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GJZ8S92
I really appreciate it ladies!
Thanks in advance!
Emily
Hey Emily, is it closed? I tried to go do it, but access denied..0 -
Hi girls - I have a question..
Does anyone feel like they get cramping in the lower abdomen alot? I do, it's not unbearable but it's not so fun either.. I'm just wondering if I should call the OB about it or just wait till my next appt..
I also heard that between 14-20 weeks the baby grows double its size, so maybe it's just my insides stretching... thoughts?0 -
As far as I know, it is normal. Your baby is making room and your uterus is expanding. I would worry if it is sharp shooting pain or persistant aches that don't resolve after a few hours.0
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Hi girls - I have a question..
Does anyone feel like they get cramping in the lower abdomen alot? I do, it's not unbearable but it's not so fun either.. I'm just wondering if I should call the OB about it or just wait till my next appt..
I also heard that between 14-20 weeks the baby grows double its size, so maybe it's just my insides stretching... thoughts?
I've gotten a lot of stretching - sort of hurting - feelings in my lower abs because of the stretching of the uterus. I also have been getting the sharp pains along the sides which is round ligament pain from the two large ligaments that run down the sides of the uterus to hold it in place.
I felt Baby S on the OUTSIDE last night! It's easier if I'm on my side because it sorta stretches thinner. Couldn't wake my husband up fast enough so he's still waiting to feel him.0 -
Hi girls - I have a question..
Does anyone feel like they get cramping in the lower abdomen alot? I do, it's not unbearable but it's not so fun either.. I'm just wondering if I should call the OB about it or just wait till my next appt..
I also heard that between 14-20 weeks the baby grows double its size, so maybe it's just my insides stretching... thoughts?
I do get mild cramping and pain once in awhile and my nurse that it is perfectly normal due to the stretchhing.0 -
Hey ladies, Emily here popping in from the 3rd trimester board to ask you all a huge favor!
I have an assignment to do for my Pysch class and the topic I picked was "Do women change their health behaviors in pregnancy". I just have a quick survey that needs taking, it will only take a couple of minutes to do. It's anonymous and doesn't ask for any personal info that would identify you. I apologize in advance for the format, I didn't realize I only got 10 questions for free, so had to get creative in fitting them all in!
Here's the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GJZ8S92
I really appreciate it ladies!
Thanks in advance!
Emily
Hey Emily, is it closed? I tried to go do it, but access denied..
Hey, I'm so sorry, I forgot to come on here and let you ladies know that I've already got enough replies! Thank you so much for going to take it though! Hope you have a great day!
P.s. Sounds like your pain is round ligament pain!0 -
Hi girls - I have a question..
Does anyone feel like they get cramping in the lower abdomen alot? I do, it's not unbearable but it's not so fun either.. I'm just wondering if I should call the OB about it or just wait till my next appt..
I also heard that between 14-20 weeks the baby grows double its size, so maybe it's just my insides stretching... thoughts?
Besides the uterus stretching remember that our organs are being pushed back and up!! Here's a link with the before and during pregnancy organ place http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6ywlJ40sAbI/SaYLOfDFYpI/AAAAAAAAACU/uxmlm4Lh5As/s320/Pregnant+Organs.PNG0 -
You're definitely not alone with the lower ab pain- I also get pretty rough pains when I sneeze. Those are pretty bad. I talked to my dr. about them and, of course, completely normal. I'm stretching and growing and baby is making plenty of room for her/himself!0
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Hey ladies figured it was time for me to officially move over from the 1st trimester board. I will be 14 weeks on Saturday and the nausea has finally gone away. I too get cramping and pains in the lower abdomen and sometimes on the side of the stomach and my doctor says its stretching. He told me not to worry about pains unless they interrupt my sleep or I have bleeding. This is my second child and I still haven't started showing yet, but I am not complaining. Had my N.T. last week and everything came back normal still have another round of blood work for it, but I definitely feel more positive about since I do feel a little on the old side to be having another one. Also found out at my last appointment that my placenta is forming on the backside instead of the front so I should start feeling the baby any day now.0
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super surprised! I went Tuesday morning for my NT scan and got a call this morning with the results already!!! Came back low risk 1 in 10,000
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Hi girls - I have a question..
Does anyone feel like they get cramping in the lower abdomen alot? I do, it's not unbearable but it's not so fun either.. I'm just wondering if I should call the OB about it or just wait till my next appt..
I also heard that between 14-20 weeks the baby grows double its size, so maybe it's just my insides stretching... thoughts?
Sounds like growing pains! I find when the baby rolls around it's kind of a crampy feeling. I like the kicks/pokes, but last night it was rolling around ilke crazy and it got to be a bit uncomfortable after a while. I love feeling the baby move but last night I wished it would go to sleep!
I hopped on the scale this morning. Was happy not to gain at all last week, and today I was up 4 lbs! Gah. +18lbs at 20w3d. :ohwell:0 -
Thanks for the reassurance ladies! I think it's just that too, I can't wait to actually feel the little one move already! At 16 weeks today, I know I have to be patient lol, it is my first!
We are starting to decorate baby's room this weekend! I'm sooo excited!
I'm also getting stocked up in reusable diapers, found a bunch gently used, so it cost me 1/3 of the price!
We also just bought our Chariot, used for only $300, my BF is a runner so we got the Cadillac of running strollers so baby would have a smooth ride :happy:
Have a great weekend!!:glasses:0 -
Hello 2nd Tri Friends!! I'm freshly 2nd tri at 13 weeks 3 days.. I had an ultrasound this week - which was great.. heartbeat of 150!
They told me he/she is measuring like 5 days larger than "normal" oops! ...
I so want to get my baby bump - so far I've gained 5 pounds - all I can say is that my jeans are fitting tigther lol.
Sometimes I feel weird and fat
..... I guess that is normal ??? idk
First trimester I was exhausted - but I kind of forced myself into exercise (Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme ) and it was the best thing I could;ve done !
Baby coming Dec 18th ...
p.s please feel free to add me as a friend. I just have one MFP pregnant friend
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Hello ladies!
I'm new to the group and just over 15 weeks pregnant with baby #2! Feeling small movements now (since it's my second I guess it's normal to feel baby moving sooner)! I love lying in bed at night feeling the little flutters around my lower tummy!!!
Even though I've had a baby before I often feel like I am completely clueless to the whole being pregnant thing! Anyone else feel that way with their second, third or more pregnancies?
When I was pregnant with my son I gained 80 lbs! Right now I am not looking to lose weight but to control the amount of weight I gain. My doctor and I set a goal of no more than 40 lbs, but if I can keep it under that I will!
My due date is December 4th but because of complications with my son's delivery my doctor wants me to have a c-section a week or two before my due date. Still not sure how I feel about that but I guess whatever is best for my baby is what I will do.
For my first trimester I slept as much as possible and did very little. I so far have an 18 lbs weight gain so it's time to get off my fanny (now that I have some of my energy back) and try to limit too much more weight gain.
Feel free to add me! I am always looking for more friends! I don't know anyone on here yet who is expecting!
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Had my midway u/s today and I'm officially team Pink! Baby girl looks healthy and measuring to the same due date. Yay!! 0
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Exna - I mostly feel fat too lol. I've gained 4 lbs.. and I'm trying to adjust to gaining positively lol. It definately helps me to work out - even though most days I try to talk myself out of it lol.
OrienMoon - Welcome!! That's so exciting that you're feeling movements. I'm just noticing that my belly is starting to harden up inside.. it's a little less pudgy when I poke it.. lol.
BeckyJill - yay!!! I'm secretly hoping for a girl, but I don't want to say it out loud, in case it's a boy lol.. Pros and cons to each for sure My husband definately wants a girl.. I can't wait to find out! 0 -
Thanks! My husband made me cry last night talking about walking her down the aisle some day! Too damn cute!0
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Becky: Congrats!!! I find out in 3 weeks.. feels sooo far!! lol!
Welcome to the 2nd trimester board for the new girls! It's always nice to have some new ppl join !!
How is everyone doing? Still exercising and eating well? How are we feeling?
On my part, I am feeling good exept for the fact that I can only sleep in 2-3 hour intervals.. I wake up to go pee all the time!! It's very frustrating! I'm also trying to get used to not sleeping on my back.. is anyone else finding this incredibly difficult? I prop a body pillow on my right and another pillow on my left so that if I roll over, I'm leaning a little bit one way or the other, but it's not as comfortable you know?:noway:
Any tricks that you guys use?
I'm trying to exercise at least 5 days out of the week, mostly walking a minimum of 4-5 km at the park. I find that my pace has slowed down though, which is hard when I go walking with a friend because I was always the one trying to go faster lol..
I'm eating well too.. I can finally stomach meat - no chicken though, still iffy about that, but at least my protein variety is better !
I think I felt baby yesterday, but it might of been gas lol .. I'm keeping close attention though, soooo excited!
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Becky - Congrats! I know if I knew I was having a girl I'd have a hard time staying away from the clothes! Girl clothes are so much cuter than boys! We're team green, so it's preventing me from shopping!
Myriane - I know what you mean about sleep! I've been trying not to drink too much before going to bed, seems to be helping with the pee issue. As for rolling onto my back, I still haven't figured it out. I have a pillow on either side of me, too. Some nights I roll over and the pillow keeps me on an angle, other nights I manage to wiggle my way flat onto my back. I just keep in mind what my friend's mom said when she was told to only sleep on her left side, "We didn't have any of these 'rules' 30 years ago and we all had healthy babies." So when I wake up on my back I just roll over to my side and try not to stress about it. Yay for possible fetal movement!!! Mine felt like gas at first, but then I realized it felt slightly different from the usual gas and that's when I clued into what it really was. It was week 17 for me when I started noticing it.
As for me: I've been doing pretty well at eating properly. DH is on a low-sodium kick, so I've been paying more attention to mine, too, especially after retaining a few lbs of water last week. Exercise has been hit or miss, usually depends on how tired I am or if I have a headache (they were quite frequent the past few weeks). I was having sciatic pain the last two days, managed to get in a 30 min walk last night but it was hot/humid and I started feeling light headed, so we went home. No exercise for me today, though. I was going to go to the gym but have a friend in town, he's leaving tonight so we're squeezing in a last minute dinner. Plus, it's SUPER hot/humid today. Days like this the a/c at the gym doesn't work well and I find I really have to slow down. (It's 42 degrees right now/ 108 for those of you in the US). I'd rather wait for the weather to cool off a bit and get in a proper workout.
Anybody else finding that they've developed "pregnancy brain"? I've been super forgetful lately and just doing some things plain wrong! I had to go through my filing cabinet at work today and back track through recent files after discovering I'd put some in the wrong place, missed some details, etc.
Also, my eyesight is all wonky. I had laser vision correction a few years ago and had better than 20/20 vision. I had my annual eye exam at 12 weeks and there was a slight difference, but it's gotten worse. One of my coworkers said her eye sight got really bad when she was pregnant and didn't revert back until she stopped breastfeeding. My doctor said it was normal for vision to fluctuate during pregnancy, but it's making me nervous!0 -
BeckyJill-You will LOVE having a girl. It's awesome! I'm going to be clueless with this boy lol.
Myriane-Yep still exercising & eating well the majority of the time. Been sneaking in some naughty stuff a little. =0 Still trying to stay within my calories though. I'm doing the ellipitical 5x week for 30 minutes. I was very fortunate last pregnancy & this one that I don't have to pee in the middle of the night. That doesn't mean I always sleep great though!
jls-Sorry about your sciatic pain, ouch. OMG yes i've had pregnancy brain from the very beginning. I feel so ditsy these days. You are right about the eyesight. I too had laser surgery about 4 years ago & had a little better than 20/20 as well afterwards. Once I got pregnant things started getting blurry again & I was freaking out too. After that pregnancy I went for an eye exam & my vision is no longer 20/20. I can't remember exactly what it is but its only slightly lower & I think that has to do more with just time passing & age rather than having a baby. I was still seeing great afterwards & things weren't blurry anymore. I've experienced the same thing this time so I know it's only temporary. Don't worry!0 -
Thanks for all the team pink love!
jls- awesome for to slow down the shopping haha! I haven't been to the store quite yet so the shopping has been kept to a minimum. I have been stocking up on diapers though. Our Target had all of their Pampers on clearance plus some coupons I had- great deal!
As for sleeping, I'm all over the place! I try my hardest to stay on my left side but I wake up on my back pretty much every night. I just roll back over and try not to worry about it. Like jls said, these rules haven't been around for forever and there are plenty of healthy babies out there. I am finding it more and more uncomfortble to sleep on my back though... This little baby is packing on the lbs! Haha- she's almost a whole pound now!
My diet and exercise has been on and off. I would say I eat pretty well 70% of the time. Sometimes ice cream is all that sounds good... and I eat it. I've been trying to stay pretty active- walking, some Jillian dvds and softball on Thursdays. I'm up 14 lbs and my doctor has no worries at all. He just likes to remind me portion control is the most important thing- eat what you want, but in moderation.
Yay Myriane on feeling the baby! There are times when I'm still not sure if I'm feeling the baby or gas (or other crazy stomach movements). After my u/s though, I just keep telling myself it's the baby. It's way more fun I know she's moving in there- she was waving to us during the u/s!
jess- it's ok to secretly hope for something! Haha- I'm still in shock over having a girl. I'm so athletic and want my child to follow in my footsteps- I hope this little lady is ready! Ha!0 -
Hello! I'm officially joining you ladies today! I am 14w1d.
I've been having a hard time knowing whether I should take this pregnancy day by day or start planning for the future with baby! Besides for a onsie for my hubby for father's day, I haven't bought anything yet. This pregnancy has been anything but boring. I had a major bleeding episode on Monday, and the ER doctor took a loooong time finding the baby's heartbeat when we went in, but he finally did. I saw a specialist yesterday, and baby is doing great and growing right on schedule! They can't see where or why I was bleeding like I did, so hopefully it's a one time thing. The ultrasound tech tried to get a good angle to see baby's gender, but as soon as she started trying, baby wouldn't uncross his/her legs! I guess baby has inherited my modesty!
So far, I haven't really had any symptoms. Some mild nausea, peeing a lot, but other than that, not a whole lot going on! I do feel very lucky since I have a co-worker who is miserable all day long (she's 2 weeks behind me).
Anyway, enough rambling from me. It's time for second breakfast!
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Has everyone picked names out yet?
If it's a girl, I have my heart set on Beth-Ann (although my husband and I disagree on if there should be a middle name or not).. I decided on that name when I was a little girl after my mom and grandmother. And, luckily my husband loves it too
Now, for a boy, my husband and I barely agree on any names.. and the few names we both like, our families aren't so keen on. Especially my mom. Right now we really like Eli. I can see it for a baby, a kid, a teenager, and an old man. I think it's so sweet. And I'm just trying to figure out how much I care that our families don't like it.
(another reason part of me is hoping for a girl, so I just don't have to deal with the drama lol)
Do you have names picked? Are you sharing your names with people? What do you do with the responses? Obviously everyone has an opinion.. and I didn't think I'd care.. but I don't know.. it's my mom.. I do care..0 -
I get to finally, officially join the 2nd trimester group! I am 14 wks 1 day today. Yeah! I still have all day morning sickness that gets worse in the evening. I am not doing good w/ my food or exercise because I feel terrible all the time. The only thing I can drink is very cold, very watered down lemonade (and only a certain kind). Too much lemonade, and I am sick Not enough lemonade, and I am sick. I am getting very tired of this! The only thing I eat for breakfast is frozen waffles. I have been able to add peanut butter to them for a little bit of protein. I am afraid though, that's that's probably pretty close to all the protein I get in a day. I have the occassional piece of chicken, but that's it. I just cant stomach much right now, unless it is full of bad carbs. Doc says it's ok for right now...I hope so.
Not to complain too much, but I cant believe how big I am already! This is my 4th, so I'm sure you start to show sooner, but this is ridiculous! Oh well, it's for a good reason. Havent gained that much weight, I am just expanding....fast! Not a baby bump for me, feels more like a baby boulder!!
jessdeweerdt - as far as names go, we dont tell anyone. I am pregnant w/ our 4th, and have learned that it's best for us to wait until the baby is here to announce the name. There is always someone who is going to have a comment or not like it, and I cant ever get that out of my head! This way, waiting til the baby is born, I dont have to hear anything! Good Luck with picking your boy name and try not to let family members persuade you!0 -
Has everyone picked names out yet?
If it's a girl, I have my heart set on Beth-Ann (although my husband and I disagree on if there should be a middle name or not).. I decided on that name when I was a little girl after my mom and grandmother. And, luckily my husband loves it too
Now, for a boy, my husband and I barely agree on any names.. and the few names we both like, our families aren't so keen on. Especially my mom. Right now we really like Eli. I can see it for a baby, a kid, a teenager, and an old man. I think it's so sweet. And I'm just trying to figure out how much I care that our families don't like it.
(another reason part of me is hoping for a girl, so I just don't have to deal with the drama lol)
Do you have names picked? Are you sharing your names with people? What do you do with the responses? Obviously everyone has an opinion.. and I didn't think I'd care.. but I don't know.. it's my mom.. I do care..
I love Eli, that is so sweet!!! Beth-Ann is really cute too!
We probably won't tell anyone the name until the baby is born, but my opinion is: even if they don't like the name, when you pair the name with your baby, it won't matter anymore. A friend of mine named her daughter Ellie. I did not like the name at first, but now I couldn't imagine that sweet little girl with any other name.
Hubby and I can't agree on hardly any names. For girls, I kind of like Colby (even though it makes me hungry for cheese), and Chloe. For boys, hubby is dead-set on Jack. Or Lucas. Names are so hard!!! At 14 weeks, I just don't think I "know" my baby well enough to really pick out a name. And, we don't even know the gender, so that's even harder.
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smte : Welcome to 2nd tri!! Hopefully things get better for you, I know it got better for me around the 14th week.. I don't know if you've tried popsicles (like the cheap hard ones).. that got me through alot of the sickness...
For names, we don't know the gender yet either and my bf is a total pain with names.. he has a gigantic family and comes from a small village so any name that reminds him of someone is out.. pain in the butt lol! But so far we have 2 girl names - we're french canadian - Malika or Mélodie. And for a boy, the only one that we agree on in Zachary - which I LOVE!!
I am telling people, I think it's fun, but be prepared for negative reactions - honestly I can care less what people think about naming my baby.. But you never know, maybe when we meet the little one, we'll have a completely different name in mind!
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We have our first name picked for our little boy and are already using it when we're talking to him. Since I picked the first name, my husband is working on picking the middle name (we both get veto powers of course, he LOVED the first name I picked though
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We're not telling anyone (husband's family tradition is not to tell) but I think he's going to slip up and use the name around my parents or something :laugh: he's already almost blurted it out twice. I'm not too worried if people find out what the name is, we're very traditional with the naming so there shouldn't be any real comments about it other than positive.0 -
We have no idea for names. The names I like, he doesn't. I think that once we find out the sex we will make more of an effprt. This is our third kid, so I am not too worried about it.
My husband was able to feel the baby move for the first time last night! Very exciting moment...0 -
I have tried with my husband to come up with names, but he is refusing to discuss girl names at all and he has picked out the boy name already. (I told him he could do the first name and I would do the middle name since I named the first one). If we have a boy it will be Noah William. Every girl name I have come up with he has shot down it either sounds stuck up and snobby or he new some girl at one time with that name and she was a slut. This poor child may not have a name if she is a girl. When I was pregnant with my son my father gave me the best advice I have heard so far when it comes to naming your baby. He told me to name him whatever I wanted regardless of what anyone else in your life says. It is your child and this way when the kid comes back and is mad about his name you have no one else to blame but yourself. Its true my son is mad at me for his name because it is not common and no one else has it ( I named him Justice. I am a huge general hospital fan). Although I have to deal with an 8 year old because he wants in on the name selection also.Has everyone picked names out yet?
If it's a girl, I have my heart set on Beth-Ann (although my husband and I disagree on if there should be a middle name or not).. I decided on that name when I was a little girl after my mom and grandmother. And, luckily my husband loves it too
Now, for a boy, my husband and I barely agree on any names.. and the few names we both like, our families aren't so keen on. Especially my mom. Right now we really like Eli. I can see it for a baby, a kid, a teenager, and an old man. I think it's so sweet. And I'm just trying to figure out how much I care that our families don't like it.
(another reason part of me is hoping for a girl, so I just don't have to deal with the drama lol)
Do you have names picked? Are you sharing your names with people? What do you do with the responses? Obviously everyone has an opinion.. and I didn't think I'd care.. but I don't know.. it's my mom.. I do care..0
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