2nd Trimester
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I would like to know how many calories a day you all are eating? It is confusing to me. I want to have enough calories that will be healthy while at the same time slow my weight gain.0
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Brandy- I'm 17 weeks & I've just started to be uncomfortable at night. I just started using my body pillow last night and it helps. I think my biggest problem is that I can't decide which side I want to and then near end up comfortable.
Bru- I never sleep on my back either, but I keep waking up on mine too. I wonder if that's what I should try before going to bed =P Might cut my time in half trying to get comfortable lol Also, I most likely wont have a baby shower. My family thinks people should only have a baby shower for the 1st baby, and this will be my 2nd. I might get surprised with one if it's a girl, but other than that nada. Something we learned don't scan clothes because you'll already get too many =P Also, for shoes my son just wore cute little booties until he could walk. We registered at Target because it was affordable for people who were invited to the shower. Also, Target gave us a test list to go off of for baby registration items. The best thing we did was go down every isle and scan what we needed other wise we would have missed so much. Can't ever have too many onesies or spit rags.
Moyafigura- Glad you had a nice vacation! Congrats on the boy too. I'm glad that you're needed a 2nd ultrasound so that baby can be confirmed, I'd hate to sell all the girl stuff to find out the tech was wrong.
Question: Has anyone started to get uncomfortable leg pain when sitting? Not sure how to explain. I sit on my side when i sit on the couch and I have to constantly rotate about every 30 minutes because I get leg pain. If you get this, what do you do to prevent/sooth your leg after?
Also, the hospital I go to has a new gadget as of last week. It looks like an Ipod with a screen & they do an ultrasound with it every time you come in for a check up. Does anyone else's doctor have that yet? Do you prefer that or hearing the baby's heart beat? It's a shame the gadget doesn't have sound, I was looking forward to hearing the little swishing sound, but I think I'd rather see baby, than hear the heartbeat.
Im having leg pains for so many weeks but it's while lying on the bed and it's like when I lie on my back and try to get up my right leg is so stiff from the hip that I can't move first 3-4 steps are so much painful and I feel numbness of my different body parts too while lying u can't believe I can feels numbness in my right ear and scalp too. For both these problem I have found lying on side esp left side has been beneficial for me.
While sitting try to change Ur positions and find some comfortable one. Like my growing belly aches after a while on my side and as I don't have that long preggo pillow I use 3 cushions one under the belly, one between knees and one under feet which I always kick outta bed.
AFM: 25 weeks today.i feel my feet gonna swell vey bad as standing or sitting for just few minutes and I feel pins and needles in my feet.
What u guys r doing for preventing stretch marks?0 -
Morning
Have got lots of time today. Had a fab weekend was away for the day on Sat visiting family and yest I spent the day gardening and walking dogs etc. Also got a few bits of clothes - couple casual dresses and leggings, demin jacket and couple of black work tops.
I have no leg pains at the mo but have been told to try and sleep and sit on my left hand side. I also go to an pregnancy exercise class each week which does alot of stretching and flexing to try and stop swelling and aches and pains (not sure if it works but does no harm I guess).
I have my 20 week scan tomorrow afternoon so hopefully all will be well - Im excited but a little nervous too.
Jane - what do you think of the Erin O'Brian dvd? I have it and Im not sure if I like it or not? Prob need to give it a few more goes.
Misslousiana - I eat about 1800 plus exercise (but usually go over by about 200). This is set as my maintenance calories. Midwife advised me to leave it the same until 3rd tri.
Bru - well don on the 5K - good time.
Catch you all later.
Helen 19+60 -
What u guys r doing for preventing stretch marks?
From everything I've read, lotions don't really help prevent stretch marks, but they can alliviate itching. Staying active is your best bet to not getting them, since moving makes your skin move and stretch on its own, and staying active will help you maintain a slow progression of weight gain. My neighbor didn't get any stretch marks and she walked almost every day up until her daughter was born. Granted, everyone is different and has skin types and all that, but staying active is your only real weapon against them (or so I've read). Good luck!0 -
I would like to know how many calories a day you all are eating? It is confusing to me. I want to have enough calories that will be healthy while at the same time slow my weight gain.
I eat about 1800. It's something you'll have to figure out for yourself. I ate less and felt weak, so I upped it to 1800. I feel great now. Just something you've got to feel out for yourself because everyone is different. Sorry I can't give you a better answer! Good luck!0 -
Hey Helen,
We're both having scans tomorrow afternoon - just wanted to pop on and say I hope everything goes great with yours.
I will update on Weds morning.
Hi to everyone else, will write more weds, promise xx0 -
Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THAaNPIxEek 0 -
Hi all!
It looks like everyone is doing pretty well, which is great!
Brandy-We are not finding out what we are having, but the ladies have posted some great ideas! Also, if you are part of pinterest, you can search for gender reveal and there are some other good ideas.
Emily & Brandy- I have never slept well, especially since having my firstborn! I always have one eye and ear open listening for him! The pregnancy has made it ten times worse. I probably should stop drinking water earlier in the day, but darn if I am not always thirsty! I guess it just prepares us for the long nights ahead:)
Moya-Congrats on a boy! I sure love my little guy!
Brunettewife-Congrats on the 5k!
Misslouisiana- While I still track, I am much more concerned about getting enough protein in my diet. When I hit 80-100, I am good. Some days, my calories are much lower, but I refuse to force feed myself. I am very overweight though, so if I do not gain much, if anything, I think it will be okay. So far, no weight gain at almost 19 weeks, but that is not from counting calories!
Yahyamommy- I thought with my last pregnancy I was totally in the clear from stretch marks. Then, at 37 weeks, they just appeared. I delivered at 39, so there they were for two weeks and now forever. Unfortunately, I do not know of any fool proof ways to not get them. Really try to stay hydrated and get some exercise in. Much of that is just genetics and your own skin. Like my c-section scar, they are badges of honor for carrying my son.
AFM: Feeling really great! Getting my workouts in with toddler in tow, as my husband has been traveling. Just bought the Summer Sanders prenatal workout, which I am anxious to try. Next week is our anatomy scan, which I am excited about, even though we are not finding out the sex. I *think* I am feeling the baby, but again, with this anterior placenta, it is nothing dramatic yet! Loving this second trimester energy and the abundant sunshine here. I have been out walking, mowing the lawn, planting, and playing with my son, which is great for my soul!
Hope everyone is well!
Sarah
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Hi Everyone!!!
I hope everyone had a great weekend...mine went by to fast- which is normal!
@Brunette Wife- Thanks for the info on Burlington! I will check them out!!
@Kelley- thanks for the info on the baby needs- I am excited to register for gifts but I have no idea where to start!!
@Myiceisonfire- I know the feeling with the leg pain. Mine feels like “growing pains” that I had when I was little- I am constantly moving to find a comfy position. The thing your dr is using to see the baby sounds really cool!! I will look up that video on YouTube! Sounds pretty funny!!!
@Sarah- I did not think of Pinterest!! I bet they have all kinds of ideas!! I am excited about that idea!
AFM- had a fantastic weekend. The weather where we are is amazing! So hubby and I planted our herbs and pepper plants. (My dad is the one with the huge garden- so we don't do to much) Then mainly we worked in the yard- trimming bushes, raking, making the flower beds pretty again, etc! My sweet tooth has come out this weekend!!! All I want is icecream, cakes, etc! It is so hard to ignore that!!!
Question- we have been looking at cribs- and I am sure everyone knows there are a million different types. Any suggestions on cribs?? I have heard that some of the cribs that can go to toddler beds are not as great. Also, any moms who are putting there babies in daycares?? I will be able to stay home for 5 months- but after that I will have to go back to work- Will you ladies do "interviews" with the daycares?? If so, what kind of questions should I be asking?
Lastly- I am 17 weeks- when will I start to feel the baby?? This is my first too!
Thanks ladies!!
Brandy
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How is everyone this morning?
@Melissa-I hear you on the constipation. The doctor has had me on some sort of medicine I forget the name for. It seems to help only about 50% of the time.
@jcgutierrez-Congrats on the girl. I have a feeling mine is a boy this time around, but who knows.
@myiceisonfire-I have bad leg pain when I try to sit too. I was diagnosed with Meralgia Paresthetica (sp?) a few years ago before my first pregnancy. It's usually just the one leg, but when I'm pregnant it happens to both. I have a cane I use from time to time when I have a bad episode. Although I'm lucky to say that hasn't happened in a while. I think for most pregnant women though, it's not nerve pain like that. My doc tells me to get up and move at least every 90 minutes during the day. I have a 15 month old, so it's usually about every 3 seconds when she's not napping. Movement just seems to be the best treatment, but you may want to see what your doctor recommends.
I'm heading for a trip out of town, so not really looking forward to that. 3 hours in the car with a 15 month old and pregnancy nausea.
Did I mention that the doctor called to reschedule my ultrasound for Friday the 13th. Should I be worried there might be twins, or a monster in there? I've been feeling an incredible amount of movement starting about 10 days ago. I don't remember feeling it this early with the last one. I can even feel it on the OUTSIDE when I put my hand down there. This one's been so different than the last, it's like I have no idea how to be pregnant, I'm starting from scratch again. LOL.
I have a lot of nice stuff family got me with my daughter that's hardly used. She hated the swing and the bouncy chair and the stroller, so maybe this baby will get some use out of them. If I went out shopping, I had to carry her in a baby backpack/sling type thing. Now I let her run around on this leash that's a sheep backpack.
Yep. I'm one of THOSE mom's who puts their kid on a leash.
I am would be one of those mamas too if I could find the leash I got for my son when he was a baby...sometimes it's safer to keep them closer and get stares than having them running in the street.
Hope the trip went well and that your little one was a good little lady in the car..0 -
Brandy -- I started to feel LO move a lot at 20 weeks...there were movements before that, but they were faint and I wasn't sure if it was the baby or gas. Now I am positive they were baby. As far as daycare, make sure they are NAEYC certified, and ask about their emergency procedures/injury procedures...also, turn over of employees, and what kind of meals/feeding atmosphere are provided.
MissLouisiana -- my calculator is set at maintenance of my pre-preg weight for a lightly active lifestyle +gain 1/2 a lb a week. It works out to 2300 cals a day. I try to eat all of my exercise cals, but can't always get there. I usually net between1800 and 2300 a day, depending on the the work out I do. I try to always get 100 g of protein and calcium, and aim for better than 25 g of fiber, as well as 6 servings of fruit and veg a day.
Sarah -- glad to hear you are enjoying the nicer weather. It sure is great to get moving outside! It is one of my favorite things about living in FL
I can't see what everyone else wrote to reply to everyone....
It only shows about 6 posts once I hit the reply button.
AFM: I was a piggie this weekend...pizza, fried scallops, indian food, crab legs....and got to go to the movies. Oh...yeah, and didn't work out Fri, Sat, or Sun other than cleaning house and shopping....so I felt much better about myself once I got out and burned a buttload of calories today. I did get a lot done in the nursery. I have almost all of the decor for little girl's room, and we got the new shades. I also inventoried and sorted all of the baby clothes we have already, and stored the 9 mos + by size category in labeled baskets in the the closet. I also bought little girl a toy...ok, well, it is really for me. It is this toy bear and you can feed it, and it plays peek a boo, and it snorts when it laughs. I had to have it!
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=furreal+friends+luv+cubs+brown+bear&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=b3K&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&resnum=2&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1582&bih=777&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17777890063586167676&sa=X&ei=aARxT9DJB-rs2gW7h8jKDg&ved=0CGYQ8wIwAA
It makes me seriously LOL>>>
well...time for bed for this lady Catch you all again soon! 0 -
Hi Ladies,
My last week on this 2 tri side...Wed or Thurs I will be officially be 28 weeks.
Have been feeling great lately...getting at least 6 hours of sleep and walking with running intervals every other day...I have made it my goal to get in 10 miles a week. And so far so good...loving the weather...even today it was chilly but the sun was shining and I loved being outside. This weekend was low key on our part...we hung around the house on Sat after church and then on Sunday I sent my little man to my mother inlaws for like the first time by himself...usually my husband has to be there. I usually don't like him going there by himself because she serves her other grandkids lots of sugar and meat both things my son is not really allowed to have. But I wanted my hubby to paint which he did and now there are is only a wall and half to paint until I can start putting the nursey together...praying he does it this week... and I had a meeting...seems like he did well and had a blast playing with his cousins so maybe I will send him again. Other than that...things are well.
Yaya - I am sorry to hear about your leg pain. I hope things get better for you soon. I have stretch marks from being overweight before I had kids and I got them with my son...so I can't help you with the stretch marks sorry. The other suggestions sound good stay hydrated and exercise.
Brandy - I didn't feel my first move until about 20 weeks, I may have felt it before but wasn't sure what it was...but at 20 wks he had hiccups and I felt those for sure. But for my current little one I am pretty sure I felt it super early like 12-14 weeks...but people said it was probably gas...but I was smaller this time so I think it was baby...who knows...but once you feel the baby for sure...movement will be unmistakable from then on.
Bru - congrats on the 5k...keep up the good work.
ok...have work to do...hope everyone is having a great start to the week.
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Amberwebb - congrats on all the movement, it's a great sign. Might be feeling more cause of your placenta's position, your babies position, etc. I had that for a while and then was sad when it calmed down. A leash sounds like the safe way to go!
Brunettewife - great job on your 5k! You did the right thing taking it easy for your little one
9honey - enjoy your last trimester and see you in a few weeks!
Myiceisonfire - will check out that music video soon I promise!
Misslousianna - whatever your weight gain goal is you can just input it into MFP. I'm trying to maintain for the next week or 2 so I have mine set at 1500+exercise cals.
Yahyamommy - sorry to hear about your discomfort, definitely part of the reason we aren't supposed to lie on our backs. Try compression stockings for the swelling. As for stretch marks, I agree they are supposed to not be preventable but I still rub on a stretch mark oil 2 times a day. Also trying not to overgain. I hope the activity thing is true as well!
Helen - looking forward to hearing your ultrasound results tomorrow!
Sas - best of luck to you as well!
Sarah - sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the great active work!
Brandy - congrats on the garden work and its harvest, I'm sure it's delicious. I think an occasional controlled indulgence is just fine, so don't feel bad if you have a few sweets! As for a crib, I am going to start with a bassinet and figure out the crib thing in a little bit. We havent decided exactly what we'll do for a nursery yet. In terms of a babysitter/daycare, I think we are leaning towards a nanny but still have a lot of research to do. Will only be taking off 3 months. Trust me, it will be a rigorous interview process whatever we do! Oh and I started feeling flutters at like 15 weeks but I have a posterior placenta. Most first timers have to wait for 20 weeks...
MrsJax - omg that teddy bear is soooo cute! I might have to get it as well though I fear it will go neglected once my own little cub is born! Your weekend sounds delicious and productive, I think the most important thing is to stay active so great job!
Kelley - so your family is vegetarian and sugar free? How did you do that? Glad your little one had some fun. Wonderful job on getting active again, will be a great goal to bring into the 3rd trimester
AFM - still fighting hard to stay active. My belly is definitely growing and I feel like I swallowed a soccer ball, I also feel like I'm struggling a bit more during my workouts. I guess it's the transition into 3rd trimester? I keep pushing while at the same time trying to listen to my body - im afraid if i stop or slow down too much I'll get weak, which seems worse than getting fat! My weight seems to be ok, I am definitely snacking more but have less capacity to eat large meals so I guess it balances out. I finally started a registry at my mom's urging as well. So getting there. I guess the baby is moving as much as he's supposed to but some days are more active than others, so still getting nervous on the less active days.
Goals this week
Maintain again
3 veggie 2 fruit servings daily again
3 strength at least + at least 2 cardio
Daily studying
Keep up on my daly activity - I find I tend to laze around more
Melissa
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Morning all
Just a quickie as at work!
Melissa - I love your t-shirt/profile pic you look great. Thanks for well wishes. Scan not til 4pm - will post agin tonight or tomorrow morning. Im quite nervous about the scan, I know nothing I can do but cant help but worry.
Brandy - Im 20 weeks and unsure if I can feel baby or not? Sometimes feels like my belly is going to rumble (as if hungry but Im not), so presume its baby wriggling about. I presume it will happen more in next few weeks.
Im 1 stone heavier now (14lb) , Im struggling to exercise this week as I have a bit of a chesty cough and dont want to over do it. So just sticking to dog walking.
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Hello everyone! There are so many conversations going on and not familiar with everyone so though i would just sum it up.
Sleep - I haven't been sleeping the best lately but last night i had the best sleep i've had since getting pregnant! The secret is...my husband took an overnight shift! He's the one that tosses and turns all night and while i can sleep through his snoring, i can't sleep through his moving and gettting out of bed 3-4 times a night.
Leg Cramps - i just started getting these in my calves, mostly due to lack of excersize and the weight gain. You can stretch them out by putting your toes up on the wall with your heal on the ground as close to the wall as possible and then lean into the wall. I really have to get the walking in but the weather here has been so random and i hate feeling cold. This will be my goal this coming week as i think there is finally a break.
Finding out gender - It seems everyone is finding out the sex of their LO. My husband and I have choosen not too but when I read everyone anouncing what they are having, i feel left out. At the same time though I want to feel the excitement of finding out at the birth. I have 3 already, 2 girls and 1 boy so i doesn't matter to me what we have. This will be my husbands first though. We have our anatomy scan in 2 1/2 weeks and just hoping that they don't accidentally show us.
Movement - This one i haven't felt yet that i know of. It's been over 14 years since i had a baby and maybe it will take longer just because of that. A couple times I thought that i felt something but it's so random (once every couple days or less) that i summed it up to gas. I am 17 weeks today and don't think i have felt anything. Every morning and evening i will lay there and just concentrate on some kind of movement but nothing. I've had an ultrasound and baby was moving so much and last week heard the heartbeat so not thinking anything is wrong, just want to feel something consistant so i feel pregnant instead of just fat! lol
Well other that what was mentioned above, i'm feeling pretty great! Still tired though so if i don't get a walk in on my lunch break, it doesn't seem to happen. The days are longer here now, sunlight till after 8pm now and will continue to be later as summer arrives so will definately work on getting out for walks in the evenings to enjoy the nice weather to come (One of the great things about living in Alberta Canada, day light till as late as 10-11pm in the summer). There is nothing like going for a nice brisk walk, with your head phones in and just looking at the neighborhood as it starts to green up and flower.
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Hey ladies!
I went for my 16 week appointment today. The baby’s heartbeat was strong and healthy The doctor mentioned that I’ve gained 11 pounds so far, and that I should try to slow down my weight gain… which of course I expected because I know my eating has been out of control lately, but it still made me feel bad lol Anyways, we find out our gender in two weeks, and I’m so anxious!
Hope everyone is doing great!0 -
I'm finally back! Olivia (DD) and I had a great vacation with my brother and his family, and she was so amazing during the long drive there and back. We got back on Thursday and it seems one mess after another has happened since then. About 2 am Friday morning (so less than 8 hours after we got home) I woke up feeling sick and spent the next 3 hours hugging the toilet. Right when I was about to fall asleep I hear DD start throwing up! I was exhausted but my hubby had planned on taking Friday off from work so I was expecting him to be able to help out. Well shortly after we all got settled back into bed, DD asleep, the hubby gets called into work! And while he was on the phone he woke DD up! UGH! So Friday was a sleep deprived blur. Saturday we went to some yardsales and 2 different people at different places asked if we were expecting. I guess that means I'm really showing now. DD had bouts of throwing up in the night all weekend. Then on Sunday it was a nice day so we were playing in the backyard. We have a little play house with a ladder and a slide and DD decided she was big enough to go up and down it now. She had no trouble going up the ladder but she didn't sit down to go down the slide so instead she kind of cartwheeled, and landed on her face, with a mouthful of dirt. Poor baby! Her whole nose and face are all scratched up now. Then yesterday after I made us breakfast I went to the sink to get the dishes soaking and- no hot water! So I messed with the hot water heater unsuccessfully for about 30 mins before giving up. Luckily we have enough dishes I could just let them pile up. Then in the afternoon one of my dogs got out of the yard because it was SOOO windy one of the boards in our fence blew down. So DD and I had to search the neighborhood for her with no luck. But thank goodness she found her way home about an hour later. When my hubby got home from work he had to mess with the hot water heater for over an hour before he finally got the pilot light to stay lit. Mess after mess after MESS!!!!!! Luckily today has been pretty smooth so far *knock on wood*
I can really feel this little girl move now, and I love it! I think this is my favorite part of being pregnant. The hubby even felt her move, he couldn't feel DD until I was much further along. We still haven't decided on a name. Quinn has officially been vetoed by every male in our family. But we found some "q" alternatives we're liking- Qiana, Querida, and Quella are the top ones. Tomorrow I'll be 23 wks and so I'll weigh myself and I'm dreading it. I'm sure I gained 5 lbs while I was gone. I've been trying to read up on everyone but I missed out on a LOT. So I'll try to get back on track! Hope you're all doing great!
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Good morning ladies!
Our scan went well yesterday...in the end! Little Ava Jane wouldn't move again for the measurements so I was asked to go for a walk and have some chocolate (ok ok twist my arm!) well she loved that and turned around perfectly. All measurements now recorded and everything is great. It's hard to comprehend that's the last time we'll see her until she's born! Hubby has posted her ultrasound pics on facebook, bless!
Last day at work for us and last day at school for my daughter then we're off to America yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! (Can you tell I'm kinda excited???!!!!!!!!) I've been packing all week, I love it! I was awake at 2am this morning thinking of things I've got left to do & pack but as soon as I got up and had a cup of tea all my worries faded away....needless to say I think I'll be having an early night tonight!
I'm going to be without internet for 2 weeks so please all stay safe and well and I'll do my best to catch up when we're home.
Helen - I hope your scan went great - can't wait to hear all about it today xxx0 -
Hello all! Wow, so many to catch up with, I shall do my best!
Bru - Well done on the 5k! As for registering, this is baby boy number 2 for me, so I already have almost all that I need aside from new clothes for the peanut, and I never registered with my first one anyway!
Brandy – I was sleeping pretty badly last week, but it’s been much better this week! As far as cribs, we got a convertible one with DS, but we never converted it and just got him a toddler bed instead when he figured out how to climb out of the crib! We’ll be reusing the crib for this little one though. As far as movement, I felt my first one move the day before my anatomy ultrasound, which was around 20 weeks and a few days! With this one I felt him move around 17 weeks, but it’s usual to feel them earlier after you’ve already had one
Jayln - Happy to hear all is ok with baby, and that he just needed a little jolt of caffeine to wake up and get moving around! Lol, I'm glad you're ok after sinking in the mud!
Moya - Sounds like you have a wonderful time on your vacation! Let us know when you know for sure if it's a boy or not!
Sas - I hope you and hubby have a wonderful visit with hubby's family! Since I've lived over here I've lived in the south, really need to venture out and see the rest of the States one day! Glad to hear your scan went well! Have a fabulous trip, and stay safe.
Ice - No leg pain here! The gadget at your doc's office sounds pretty cool! I think I'd rather see baby too.
Melissa – I’ve been sleeping better this week, thanks! I’m a stomach sleeper, and I really miss it, but finally getting used to sleeping on my side! Oooh, Vegas sounds fun! I can’t eat too much at one sitting either, and eat small meals/snacks every few hours, although I did eat far too much for dinner last night! My little one is the same with his activity, although the past few days he has been getting more and more active during the day, whereas before he would wake up and have a dance party as soon as I laid down for bed!
Jcguiterez - Congrats on the baby girl!
Amber – I hope that you have a great trip! You made me lol with your leash comment!! We had a dog one that someone gave us for DS, and I have nothing against them, but we actually never used it! We call them reins in England, and I remember wearing them as a kid!
Jane – Congrats on entering your 3rd trimester, see you in a few weeks!
Misslouisiana – I set my goals to gain 1/2lb and it set me at 2000 calories. I sometimes hit it, but would say that I usually average 1800 - 1900.
Yaya – sorry to hear about the leg pain, I hope that it has subsided some. As far as stretch marks, I had some before I even got preggo with my first son, lol! If you’re going to get them, you’re going to get them unfortunately! I will say that my sister gave me a bottle of Bio Oil after I had DS, and it did help them fade some.
Helen – How did your scan go?!
Sarah – My son turns 4 next week and I still have the baby monitor in his room so I can hear him for my reassurance! I think I’ll just go ahead and leave it in there until he moves out! Lol!
Mrs. Jax – That bear looks adorable!!! You can get a real bear hug now! lol! Mmmm, Indian food! I could eat a Tikka Masala!
Kelley – Happy to hear you have been feeling great! I hope your MIL didn’t feed your little one too much junk! How’s the nursery coming along?
Destiny – I’m glad to hear that you and DD had a great trip! So sorry to hear things haven’t been too great since you got back! I hope that Olivia is feeling better, poor baby!
AFM – Not too much to tell over here! Baby is getting more and more active every day, which I love, but sometimes makes me feel a little nauseous?! I don’t remember ever feeling like this with DS, so it’s odd! I have also started to get a little more active! I’ve been taking it slowly since I was diagnosed with a low lying placenta, but I figured that doc didn’t put me on any restrictions, and I haven’t had any bleeding or anything, so I jumped on the elliptical on Monday. I only did 15 mins to start with, and yesterday I did 20, and will keep increasing it. I have been doing it with very low intensity though, as I don’t have a HRM, and it’s been so long since I’ve done any exercise that I’ve really got my heart rate up, that I’m a little nervous! Still need a new battery for my scale, but it does have a little life left in it so I weighed myself this morning, but I’m not sure how accurate it is! Up a total of 7lbs if it’s right!
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Hi Ladies...
Speedyme - don't worry you are not alone about not finding out the gender...this is my second and I decided not knowing would give me the push I need at the end. I have some days where I wish I know the gender because I see something on sale or I am debating about giving up my son's outgrown stuff but I will find out soon enough so I am not sweating it.
Sugar baby - glad the 16wk check up went well and that the baby is healthy. I hear you on feeling bad about your doctor saying something about your weight gain. I am the opposite I keep waiting for them to say something, epecially when i didn't gain alot first tri and then the big jump in second but nope they were silent...tomorrow I am going to ask to see my chart so I can compare how much weight I have gained last time to this time...
Destiny - how awesome that your little one did great on the drive out and back...you have to share your secreats. Sorry to hear about all the sickness over the weekend and then the water heater and the dog...wow...been a crazy few days. Hopefully things have slowed down.
Melissa - I am vegetarian when I am not pregnant but my husband is not...for some reason I crave meat when I am pregnant. So when we had the little one I decided he would be veggie as well. As for sugar free, we are not in anyway sugar free but my son is unless it's natural like fruit or if I make something I try to use agave or honey sometimes brown sugar. I make/bake alot of his treats myself. I tried to be vegan but that was touch and go but I do try to eat things as natural as possible and shop for natural and organic produce and food. Either way my son doens't get refined sugar because he has enough energy to burn without giving him sugar...so far it has worked out and when I am not pregnant not having tons of sugar items around helps keep my weight in check. It can be tough on the nights you crave something though.
SAS - have fun on your trip to see the family and enjoy your first baby shower.
Eejieweejie - the nursury is coming along...hubby plans on painting the last wall tonight...he was hoping to get it done on Sunday but it didn't happen...so hopefully tonight he will do it..if he does then there is just a half wall to paint and touch up another wall and he will be done and that means this weekend I can start arranging things...here's hoping. He really is moving slow but he's been crazy busy at work so I am trying not to be too hard on him. Glad to hear you are getting some activity back in your schedule.
Are you having a birthday party for your son's 4th bday?
AFM - not much going on...just busy with walk and toddler. I got another walk in last night...really trying to get in something daily. Just wish my son would cooperate so that I could get in more miles...at the moment 1 mile in the stroller seems to be his limit but either way I am just happy to get him out of the house and active in the evenings makes for a better bedtime routine. Although lately he has been getting up around midnight ( which is when hubby and I are headed to bed ) which means he ends up in our bed because we want to sleep. 28wk appt tomorrow, and then I think I will run some errands before coming to work...really want to get in as much done in my 3 days so I don't work this weekend like I did last. this weekend I really want to do some gardening and some spring cleaning...nesting is starting to kick in and I have the urge to purge and organize...lol.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
Kelley0 -
Hi all, scan went well thanks. She managed to get all the measurements we needed and everything looked good. The pics arent very clear as baby moved around a lot! (im not really bothered as long as all ok.). We didnt find out the sex - thought I might have been tempted but I wasnt at all.
I have bought a few bits and bobs today and think I willk continue over the weeks.
Off to pregancy exercise/breathing class soon, just making supper before I go as will be nearly 9pm when I get back.
Im full of cold which is annoying - blocked nose, cough, sore throat. Unsure if I can take cough medicine so will pop in chemist torrow and ask.
Sas - glad all went well and enjoy your holiday.
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Glad everything went well Helen! Hoping for the same for my appt tomorrow morning.
Popcorn anyone?! Pretty sure I just felt Miranda move! Almost like a popcorn popping type of feeling. I felt it last week once or twice, figured it could have easily have been gas but I'm almost positive this was totally her.0 -
Kelley- I just realized I never said THANK YOU for making a "must have" list for me. I appreciate it a lot!
brunettewife- YAY on feeling baby move. It's so exciting and it makes it all more real.
Helen - I'm sorry you're feeling ill. Get well soon! I'm excited to hear about your scan.
sas- have a safe and fun trip!
AFM: I guess I'm in my 3rd trimester now-? I thought that the 3rd started at 28 weeks but yesterday my doctor said I was in the 3rd. Huh. I had a LOT of questions for him yesterday at my appointment and he told me to scale my crossfit weight back, which is understandable. Mentally, I think I'm just as able or just as strong as I was before and that I have no limitations, but last week I did some kettlebell swings with a 35 lb weight and the next day my stomach hurt really bad. It's better now, but it scared me. I also talked to him a little about my birthing plan and it made me realize how fast this is all going. Before long, I'm going to have a baby in my arms and it scares me, quite frankly. I'm missing DH while he's away, but I've kept myself busy. I got a second job working for Rodan and Fields company, which has be so wonderful. I'm so glad to have been able to join their team. I love helping people and feeling like I'm helping them to change their lives. My sister, for example, has suffered from exema for years. She has it everywhere -even on her eye lids. I feel so bad for her! But I was able to get her some cream for it and she feels so much better. She said she feels pretty for the first time in as long as seh can remember. It made me cry. A teacher I work with has psoriosis and she's just started treatment as well. I can't wait to see how she does. Anyway, I'm feeling good and happy. I appreciate you ladies!
Jalyn
26w1d
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Had my doc appt today. My blood work came back normal, no issues with Downs or anything else, she is growing perfectly normal which was a HUGE sigh of relief!! However, I'm having a stitch put in this coming Tuesday since my cervix has gotten smaller since my last appt 2 weeks ago. At the rate it's going, I could go into pre-term within the next 6-8weeks. So, I have my surgery scheduled in hopes that it does it's job and keeps things from progressing too soon. A friend of mine just lost his baby boy last week when his wife went into labor at 22wks. That scares that hell out of me. I can't process going into labor in 2 weeks. The surgery scares me too, though. I haven't had surgery since I was 7 (almost 20yrs ago) and it was the same hospital, which I have horrible memories of, but the doc is scheduled to be there that morning and on call th rest of the day, so I'll just deal with it. It's been almost 20 yrs, I'm hoping the hospital has changed for the better in that time, ya know? I'm officially on a 20lb weight life restriction and can only climb 4ft ladders at work, I made sure to have it in writing since my store manager can be an *kitten*. But anyway, Miranda is healthy and that's all that matters.0
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Had my 18 weeks ultrasound today! The ultrasound tech said that baby looks great, and the due date stayed exactly the same
Also, IT'S A BOY!! Our soon to be 2yr old will be getting a little brother. It's going to be adorable watching them play together some day. Guess our family's not complete yet, need that little girl at some point 0 -
Had my 18 weeks ultrasound today! The ultrasound tech said that baby looks great, and the due date stayed exactly the same Also, IT'S A BOY!! Our soon to be 2yr old will be getting a little brother. It's going to be adorable watching them play together some day. Guess our family's not complete yet, need that little girl at some point
Dr called me & said she looked at the ultrasound & said that I have to come back for another one at 28 weeks. My plasenta is by the cervix opening & they need to know if it's going to be a problem for delivering baby. I guess when your belly gets bigger it sometimes moves up, but if it doesn't then it means I'll need a c-section. =/0 -
Had my 18 weeks ultrasound today! The ultrasound tech said that baby looks great, and the due date stayed exactly the same Also, IT'S A BOY!! Our soon to be 2yr old will be getting a little brother. It's going to be adorable watching them play together some day. Guess our family's not complete yet, need that little girl at some point
Dr called me & said she looked at the ultrasound & said that I have to come back for another one at 28 weeks. My plasenta is by the cervix opening & they need to know if it's going to be a problem for delivering baby. I guess when your belly gets bigger it sometimes moves up, but if it doesn't then it means I'll need a c-section. =/
Congrats on baby boy. Yes it will be fun watching 2 brothers playing. I remember Charlee bit me video on YouTube. Lolz
I have the same problem found out between 21-22 weeks. It was not covering the cervix but it was quite low by then. I don't know when they will ask to redo the u/s
I hope by Ur next scan u find it at normal place. God bless0 -
Kelley- I just realized I never said THANK YOU for making a "must have" list for me. I appreciate it a lot!
brunettewife- YAY on feeling baby move. It's so exciting and it makes it all more real.
Helen - I'm sorry you're feeling ill. Get well soon! I'm excited to hear about your scan.
sas- have a safe and fun trip!
AFM: I guess I'm in my 3rd trimester now-? I thought that the 3rd started at 28 weeks but yesterday my doctor said I was in the 3rd. Huh. I had a LOT of questions for him yesterday at my appointment and he told me to scale my crossfit weight back, which is understandable. Mentally, I think I'm just as able or just as strong as I was before and that I have no limitations, but last week I did some kettlebell swings with a 35 lb weight and the next day my stomach hurt really bad. It's better now, but it scared me. I also talked to him a little about my birthing plan and it made me realize how fast this is all going. Before long, I'm going to have a baby in my arms and it scares me, quite frankly. I'm missing DH while he's away, but I've kept myself busy. I got a second job working for Rodan and Fields company, which has be so wonderful. I'm so glad to have been able to join their team. I love helping people and feeling like I'm helping them to change their lives. My sister, for example, has suffered from exema for years. She has it everywhere -even on her eye lids. I feel so bad for her! But I was able to get her some cream for it and she feels so much better. She said she feels pretty for the first time in as long as seh can remember. It made me cry. A teacher I work with has psoriosis and she's just started treatment as well. I can't wait to see how she does. Anyway, I'm feeling good and happy. I appreciate you ladies!
Jalyn
26w1d
+27
Nice to hear that everything going well and u have landed third trimester.
I thought 3rd trimester starts after 27week. What does Ur dr say?0 -
Hi guys
Im still full of cold! I fell asleep last night at 6pm and woke up at 8pm and went straight to bed to be woken by my alarm at 7am! I must have needed it (13 hours sleep!)- and it proves my body is tricking me into needed a wee x 2 per night! lol. I slept through my boyfriend coming home from work and going again this morning!)
Im hoping to go and get some food shopping tonight and tidy the house as I didnt do anything yesterday (and I wont have a car tomorrow).
Think I can feel the baby move now, little taps in my lower tummy. Presume I will feel it more over the next week.
I havent really exercised this week or recorded my food. Hopefully I will feel better by Monday and start again.
My Granda is 90 years old on Sunday so we are all going out for supper - he says he is living to watch the olympics and see the baby! Bless him! (mind the olympics are priority !lol) He already has 3 great grand-daughters.
Going to get a slice of toast and get myself motivated to go shopping!
Have a nice weekend girls
Helen 20+3
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Hi guys
Im still full of cold! I fell asleep last night at 6pm and woke up at 8pm and went straight to bed to be woken by my alarm at 7am! I must have needed it (13 hours sleep!)- and it proves my body is tricking me into needed a wee x 2 per night! lol. I slept through my boyfriend coming home from work and going again this morning!)
Im hoping to go and get some food shopping tonight and tidy the house as I didnt do anything yesterday (and I wont have a car tomorrow).
Think I can feel the baby move now, little taps in my lower tummy. Presume I will feel it more over the next week.
I havent really exercised this week or recorded my food. Hopefully I will feel better by Monday and start again.
My Granda is 90 years old on Sunday so we are all going out for supper - he says he is living to watch the olympics and see the baby! Bless him! (mind the olympics are priority !lol) He already has 3 great grand-daughters.
Going to get a slice of toast and get myself motivated to go shopping!
Have a nice weekend girls
Helen 20+3
(+14lb)
U r not only going to feel it u gonna see Ur growing belly moving and shaking too. Happening to me at 25weeks 0
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