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TamTastic

Good morning! And Happy Friday!!!!

The ultrasound went GREAT!!!! :drinker: Baby is doing wonderful! Everything is normal! And it was SO great to see our little munchkin! Baby's hand was up by it's face which was really cute! And we got some great 4D pictures of the face! I go back again in another month, then 3 weeks later for the glucose testing, then every two weeks! CRAZY! :bigsmile: I just can't stop staring at these pictures! Makes it so much more real!!!

Hope you two are having a good morning!

That's great!! Sounds fun!! I wish I had gotten a 4-D one!! GRRR!!! hahaa

Yes, the glucose testing is coming up! :sick:

It really does make it more real!! You get to see the baby you are carrying..and looking like a baby now!! haha

Enjoy!! :flowerforyou:

kistinbee

Yeah...I guess they routinely do the 4D at my place...which is really cool! I SO want to get them scanned in to show you gals, but it might be a while. So...be patient!

Gonna take off early again today...so have a good weekend if I don't talk to you!:flowerforyou:

Chuffmn

Hi girls!!

Kristin I am so happy for you!!! I am thinking since next weekend is Mother's day that you should go see your parents and use their scanner I really want to see those 4D's!!

I have been exhausted!! It is all I can do to get through the day each day this week and we are really busy at work all of a sudden (of course) so life has been a little crazy. TGIF!!

I have a conference to attend this Sunday-Tuesday so you may not hear from me until Tuesday afternoon but I have my first ultrasound that day and will let you know how it goes.

Hope you two have nice relaxing and fun filled weekends!!

-C

kistinbee

Good morning! Monday again!:grumble: Ah...it's all good!

Cris...Thanks! I will try and get them scanned in soon! And I hope you scan in yours when you get them also! Yes...the exhaustion...I can relate! It will get better though! Hope to hear from you tomorrow!

Tam...how are you today? Did you have a good weekend?

Mommy2Girls

Hey ladies. I was just wondering how I go about altering my calorie intake for pregnancy. Right now I am consuming 1200 cal/day. How many should I be eating?

kistinbee

Hey ladies. I was just wondering how I go about altering my calorie intake for pregnancy. Right now I am consuming 1200 cal/day. How many should I be eating?

How far along are you?

For me, I tried eating maintainence calories for the first trimester, and now I put in to gain 1 pound a week. But really, I think as long as you are getting all your food groups in, you don't need to be too concerned about the number of calories. I'm not even keeping track anymore. Just watching my weight gain and making sure to get plenty of fruits, veggies and dairy, as well as enough protein, carbs, and fat. It's all about balance. And keeping up with exercise is a definite plus!

Mommy2Girls

Hey ladies. I was just wondering how I go about altering my calorie intake for pregnancy. Right now I am consuming 1200 cal/day. How many should I be eating?

How far along are you?

For me, I tried eating maintainence calories for the first trimester, and now I put in to gain 1 pound a week. But really, I think as long as you are getting all your food groups in, you don't need to be too concerned about the number of calories. I'm not even keeping track anymore. Just watching my weight gain and making sure to get plenty of fruits, veggies and dairy, as well as enough protein, carbs, and fat. It's all about balance. And keeping up with exercise is a definite plus!

I just found out a few days that we are pregnant with our third. I gained ridiculous amounts of weight with the first 2 babies and don't want to go through that again this time around. So I should change my weightloss to maintenace calories?

TamTastic

Hey guys!! :happy:

Kris, I had a good weekend, thanks! My allergies are killing my eyes though. I have sinus pain and pressure and burning eyes! UGH!! How have you been doing??

Hi mommy2girls! How are you and congrats!! :flowerforyou:

As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I just switched to maintenance calories and have been following that. I used the first trimester to sort of ease into it since you don't really need a lot extra then anyway.

Now, I just eat healthy and try to keep my blood sugar level by eating small, nutritious meals throughout the day. That seems to be working.

kistinbee

Hey Tam! Sorry to hear your allergies are causing problems! No fun!:grumble:

Mommy2girls...Congrats! How exciting to have just found out. And yes, I would probably start maintenence calories for now and see how things go. You'll find your pace! How are your feeling so far?

Well...I am doing good today. A little tired (went to a bachelorette party Saturday night and danced my butt off...still recooperation from that!:laugh: ) Otherwise...just busy at work which is making the day go by fast! So...I may not check back again today, but I'll talk to you tomorrow! Have a good afternoon!:flowerforyou:

kistinbee

Morning! How are you ladies today?

TamTastic

Hey K!

Another rainy/gloomy day here. Good day for a good book or movie!!

I have my next OB appointment tomorrow morning.

How are you guys??

Chuffmn

Good Morning Ladies!

How are you two doing? It has been days! Been really busy working and attending a conference but am finally back in the saddle.

I had my first ultrasound yesterday and it was pretty good yet slightly questionable. My little peanut measured exactly 7 weeks and 1 day and had a very strong heartbeat which is wonderful. My yolk sac however was somewhat flattened so I am to go back in 2 weeks and have a 2nd ultrasound to make sure all is progressing normally. I am trying my best not be be stressed out over it but it is really hard!! Love my new OB office; everyone is extremely helpful and really sweet.

Hope you two are well!

-C

kistinbee

Good morning gals! Sorry I have been MIA for the past day. I actually went home Tuesday due to some bleeding. Called the doctor and they just had me rest. Yesterday I stayed home again because I was still slightly spotting and not feeling so great. But last night, my friend (who's an OB nurse) came over and used the doppler to hear the heartbeat and everything sounded perfect. She said not to worry. So...today I am back at work and feeling exceptionally great!

Tam...how did your OB appointment go?

Cris...I wouldn't worry yet. It's probably fine, and after your next ultrasound you'll be reassured!:flowerforyou:

Well...off to catch up on some work! Hope you ladies have a fabulous morning!

TamTastic

Hey K!! Sorry to hear about the bleeding! That is so scary! I had that early on myself! :frown: Yes, hearing that heartbeat always helps!! And glad you are feeling great!!

Cris, I am sorry to hear about your issues too but like Kris, it will be OK! :flowerforyou:

My OB appointment was great. Just a typical "wellness check". Heard the heartbeat...everything is good!! I will get the paperwork for the glucose test at the next exam in 4 weeks. And she said that when I am around 30 weeks, we will probably figure out a c-section date for the first week of September.

Exciting stuff!! :bigsmile:

kistinbee

Hey gals! Been SO busy at work today!

Tam...thanks!:flowerforyou: It was nice to hear the heartbeat...very reassuring! And I'm happy your appointment went well. Yes...I have my next exam on the 28th which is when they'll give me the glucose info also...then three weeks later...blah! But seems like we are still on the same schedule!:laugh: And figuring the c-section date will be fun! Wish I could plan mine!

Cris!:sad: Where are you, girl?! I hope you are doing okay!:flowerforyou:

Well...back to some work! Have a good afternoon and weekend if I don't talk to ya!

chipper15173

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY :flowerforyou: to you lovely new mommies to be.....

Chuffmn

Hi Girls!!

Sorry - I was at the office Thurs & Friday and we are just crazy slammed. I am dreading tomorrow (Monday). I need a vacation :ohwell:

I was starting to feel pretty good the day after my ultrasound but yesterday I had some mild spotting and now I am full blown worried. I will be calling my OB tomorrow. Just really doesn't look all the good; reminds me too much of my last miscarriage. I am doing my best too stay positive though and my hubby is really supportive so I know things will be OK either way.

How are you feeling Kris? Everything back to normal? I hope so; I know how scary that is and do not want you to feel that.

Tami are you still working out lots? I have been much lazier but do not let more than 2 days go by without making myself go to the gym. It is amazing what being tired can do to a person!!

Hope you two are well. If you do not hear from me tomorrow do not worry; my work schedule is just out of hand.

:drinker: :flowerforyou:

Chuffmn

Good Morning Girls!

I am having a good day which is surprising since I had been dreading it lol! Talked to my doctor today and she said she is not worried yet and we are just keeping my ultrasound schedule for the 19th. Made me feel better.

I have not been logging my food for a couple weeks and have been working out less and I am really seeing it. I am chubby again! How does it happen so darn fast? Pregnancy obviously doesn't help lol! BUT I need to get myself in check. So, today I plan to start logging my food again and start exercising daily, even if it is just walking the dog.

How are you two feeling? What's new?

TamTastic

Hey Cris! Sorry you've had a scare too! Wow, it's not fun at all. I had some cramping and spotting early on as well. I was a wreck!! It is very common!!! Can mean any number of things. :flowerforyou:

I have continued to work out, at least 3 days a week. I get in there and still do my hour on the elliptical. I don't push myself as hard as I used to but still get my HR up and sweat!! :glasses: And I have continued to count my calories..just so I don't get out of control!

I am doing well. Just super tired. Was very busy all weekend and didn't have a great nights sleep on Sat or Sun night (due to weird things)...so now I am a zombie!! :ohwell:

kistinbee

Hey girls! Good afternoon! Happy be-lated Mother's and Mother's-to-be Day! Feeling good today...just busy at work! Gonna try and get pictures up!

kistinbee

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Chuffmn

Holy Cow Kris!! I cannot believe I am looking right at your baby! 4 D is totally amazing. You must be so excited when you look at these. How cool to actually see your babies face. I love the little feet too; completely adorable!!

Tami - If you can stay in shape and eat right than I can too darn-it! I do not think I have really been eating bad but I bet I am outside of my calorie range. I keep getting dizzy at the gym and it is just not as fun anymore but I will keep going. I cannot wait for that energy surge I have read about in the second trimester!! Sorry to hear you are so tired. Can you nap during the day when you little guy naps. What a cute picture of you two; love it!!

Back to work for me. Thanks for all the encouragement!!!

TamTastic

Kris! GREAT U/S! I am jealous! I want a 4D ONE!! GRRRR! Jeeze, I am the old one....they should be giving me those!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Sooooooooooooooo sweet!!!

Cris, just do what you can. Make sure to eat enough before the gym. Maybe a nice mix of carbs and protein. I can get dizzy if I haven't eaten properly. Or sometimes just a banana (the carbs + sugar) will be enough to keep me going. And then I will eat some protein after.

kistinbee

:flowerforyou: Thanks ladies!:flowerforyou: I love love LOVE my photos! I can't stop looking at them! I just want to give my baby a big old smooch!:smooched: I hope this summer goes by fast!

Cris...yes, please be easy on yourself. Getting dizzy at the gym is no good. Be sure to put yourself first and take care of your body (which is taking care of baby!) I agree with Tam, eat something substantial before you go!

Tam...yeah, I think I got really lucky that my doctor does the 4D's routinely. My sister-in-law never got any either. So, I am very thankful that they did that! I have a 4D from my early ultrasound also that just looked like a shrimp!

Well ladies...I am headed home here in a few. Gonna BBQ some burgers this evening! Hope you both have a great night!:flowerforyou:

kistinbee

Morning gals! How are you today?

Chuffmn

Hi!!

I was really nauseous all day which is actually really comforting and then I took my dog for a 60 minute walk in the sunshine and now I fell fabulous. I wish work would slow down a tad but keep reminding myself to be happy I have a job.

How are you two doing?

kistinbee

I had a great morning! Feeling a little off this afternoon, but nothing unmanagable. But I am heading home a little early this afternoon. Yeah...I remember the nausea was a comforting feeling early on! Not so fun though!

Tam...I hope you're having a good day!:flowerforyou:

TamTastic

Hey guys!!

Cris, sorry about the nausea but yes, it is a normal part! :flowerforyou: Just means your body is doing it's job!!

Kris, I have been a bit off myself. Mostly just feeling "heavy" down below (trying not to be TMI)..but I remember with my son....you get these feelings sometimes like a lot of weight is pushing down....and a little strained! Not sure if you are feeling that yet.

I still got my workout in this morning though!! :bigsmile:

Hope you ladies have a great afternoon!! :flowerforyou:

kistinbee

Good morning!

Tam...I can totally relate to the "heavy" feeling. It's a constant now, and I am uncomfortable most of the time. Sleeping is a horrible challenge, and I can never seem to be on top of things. This morning driving to work I was thinking about how good I used to always feel and how I so miss running and all the aerobic workouts I used to do. :sad: Makes me sad! But...it will so be worth it when I'm holding my little one in my arms! :smooched: I'll make it through!

Cris...how are you doing? Hope you're having a less nauseous day!:flowerforyou:

Chuffmn

Hi Girls!!

How are to two feeling?

I am doing well just busy at work still. Looking forward to Friday!!

Hope you both are well!

-C