May 2013 Due Dates
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According to my calculations I am due May 18th, which is less than 2 weeks after my sons birthday who will be 2 this May. But this pregnancy is different! I know I am pregnant but I dont quite feel it yet..like maybe it hasnt fully hit me idk.....I have been urinating more than I remember and I am a lot more tired. I only weigh about 18lbs less than I did when I got pregnant with my first, so I am trying to stay below my starting weight with him at the end of this one. I became border line preeclampsia with him when my weight got high, although I only gained 20lbs with him, it made a difference and I dont want to become that again if I can avaoid it. Just wasnt worth it. I have been working out since July bc we joined the gym and I have now given up my classes bc of a new full time job and the intensity.....I tried doing moderations, but my stomache just hurt after like it was stretched too much and it isnt worth it....I am even having a hard time lifting weights now...even though I am doing light weights with more reps vs what I was doing before I do still feel it sometimes..its just odd bc idk what to do exercise wise besides swim that wouldn't cause my stomache to feel this pulling...I try biking and running a mile a day which isnt too bad, but idk I didnt exercise much last pregnancy except walking...and I seem to be gaining weight like its nothing...I havent been tracking like normal but I havent been eating bad at all and it seems like the weight has creeped up in a few weeks...idk what to do...I worked hard to lose almost 40lbs after I had my son and I maintained when I stopped tracking and now I have gained 6lbs.....and I dont get it =/....any suggestions or help for exercise ideas and why I may be gaining so rapidly all of a sudden?
Good for you on keeping tabs on your weight - I pray you don't have issues with preeclampsia again! That can be very scary.
In one of the weight gain threads, someone mentioned water weight and such because of the progesterone. I had never thought of that. My boobs are rather full, too, so there's that. Also, because you may have been eating at a deficit, and you're not anymore, your body might be like, "Ooh, calories!" and is letting you gain a bit, especially if you've had to cut back on working out. If you haven't already, I would set your calories to maintenance and see if that works.
If it makes you feel better, I've put on 3 pounds (I think) since getting my BFP. I think it's partially my boobs but also I have been slacking on exercise due to a hectic work schedule. Now that the evenings and mornings are comfortably cool where I live, I need to pick up some more runs or at least good walks. I don't mind the 3 pounds; it's the continuing to gain when I am at a point where I shouldn't really be gaining that bothers me. So hopefully getting some better exercise will keep it in check.
Anyhow, I recommend swimming and walking if those are all you can handle. Maybe just do them a little longer? Or walk on a treadmill on an incline? Since you have a gym membership, can you do the elliptical? (It's not my favorite machine, but it's better than nothing.)
I hope that helps :flowerforyou:
ETA welcome, and congratulations!!!
Thank you! I hate the elliptical, idk why but it is so much more boring than the treadmill, I just love to run, so the elliptical just doesnt do it for me lol. I feel like I can handle the treadmill and weights, it just seems like I am feeling the stretching in my stomache and thats what worries me about continuing...what do you think? You are probably right about the water weight and I am actually at losing 1lb a week vs maintaining atm bc I am still so heavy....I am just going to keep drinking my liquids and hopefully the water weight will go away and I can gain some confidence back =/.....we havent told anyone except a couple friends, but we are waiting to tell people until we find out what we are having or we get our second vehicle..I am sure I am just a little stressed and thats not helping my weight. I appreciate the feedback
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I don't blame you about the elliptical - BORING! I would just take each workout one at a time and do what you can do. Some days running may feel totally ok, and other days just a walk may feel terribly. I am trying to go by how I feel, especially since some days I am more tired than others. Weights are good, too, especially if you are not feeling up to running or walking, but they are really important. I definitely need to work on that!0 -
how is everyone doing? gosh my boobs are huge! i think im up about 2-3lbs already! could be my holiday gain from last week or could be my boobs/bloatedness. Tiredness is my pain symptom at the moment, including sore boobs and some nausea which comes and goes. i think im between 5+1- 5+3.
Im laying off strenous exercise coz of my previous mmc until ive had my scan. So even though it pains me- no zumba or running until ive got the all clear. I will be doing modified versions of some Jillian Michaels workouts when i can. I find that im lacking in energy! but then this is the last week of my annual leave so it could be that! back to work next week and to long days! I am feeling more positive about this pregnancy now. My little one is suddenly very very clingy! Im not sure if she knows! My mum says that kids have this inner sense. After all, 3 days to my testing she said i had a baby in my tummy! so who knows!
Have a good day everyone, eat well, rest up and exercise if you can/
That is so funny about your little girl! For the past couple of weeks my son has randomly been saying "baby" to me. That is not a word he ever used, so I don't know if he picked it up at school or what. I didn't think much of it until you said that.
I am estimated to be 5w1d today. My boobs are definitely fuller; I wouldn't say bigger, but because of my last pregnancy and subsequent weight loss, they've been "a little sad," as I like to say. The side of my right boob still hurts, and my left one is still a little tender if I really feel for it. I am not cramping anymore but get occasional twinges and heaviness in my uterus. I have yet to experience any morning sickness or food aversions (I escaped ms and only had food aversions the first time), and today I was able to stomach my coffee without issue (all last week I couldn't even finish one small cup). I am still pretty hungry all the time, though. I am nervous because of my lack of symptoms compared to my last pregnancy (when I had mega sore boobs and food aversions hit pretty early), but this morning (TMI alert) I blew my nose and had bloody boogers in my left nostril. Last time I was pregnant this was a regular occurrence, plus I had regular bloody noses, which are generally very rare for me (maybe once a year at most). I felt so not pregnant yesterday that I contemplated going out and buying another pregnancy test to see if I am still pregnant! I feel "more pregnant" today but still not as much as last time. I guess I just need to let it go, that there is nothing I can do but keep my body healthy and hope for the best. My first OB appointment is in two weeks, and I am very anxious for a good ultrasound!0 -
@RBXCHas: i also have days where my symptoms are pretty much zero apart from the tiredness. i guess it our bodies getting used to hormones. dont have many food averions yet thankfully. with my daughter, i went off nearly all food apart from bread and baked beans in my first trimester!0
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Hey ladies.
Thought I'd check in and read up on how all of you are doing. To the new gals - Welcome & congrats (even if unplanned! lol).
I've got sore boobs too (Husband is impressed with the swelling - but not happy I've instituted a no touching rule - those bad boys hurt!!). I am VERY jealous of the "not feeling pregnant" crowd. My nausea won't let me forget
I'm also suffering from "the shakes" - which my OBGYN friend thinks is due to high insulin sensitivity? It's something I'll have to look into but she recommended no carbs before lunch for a week to see if the shaking gets any better. I seem to remember getting really shaky with my first pregnancy if I ate too many carbs too (which is a shame cus I LOVE carbs).
I am going to try accupuncture for the nausea and see if that helps at all. Also - on my walks this weekend my hips started aching SO BAD - so I'm trying to get into the chiropractor as soon as possible.
I did call my OBGYN's office to set up for first appt and they can't get me in until October 24th - thats 5 weeks away! Yikes! I wasn't even going to call for a few more weeks but started getting worried this weekend and I'm glad I did, because I'll be 11 weeks by the time I get in to see her & by then I just know my Hyperemesis will be in full swing. YUCK. This time around I think I'll get Vitamin B shots and see if that helps too.0 -
@RBXCHas: i also have days where my symptoms are pretty much zero apart from the tiredness. i guess it our bodies getting used to hormones. dont have many food averions yet thankfully. with my daughter, i went off nearly all food apart from bread and baked beans in my first trimester!
Thank you - this makes me feel better! I am still tired every night by about 8PM (as in, totally ready for bed). I've been falling asleep earlier, which is the upside, I guess. I am just so surprised at how little my boobs are sore and how I am totally cool with food/food smells, which is such a change from last time. I'm sure all is well, and I'm just being a spaz. Two weeks (plus a day) isn't that long to wait to see the doctor, especially considering the two week wait I already endured for a BFP!0 -
Hey ladies.
Thought I'd check in and read up on how all of you are doing. To the new gals - Welcome & congrats (even if unplanned! lol).
I've got sore boobs too (Husband is impressed with the swelling - but not happy I've instituted a no touching rule - those bad boys hurt!!). I am VERY jealous of the "not feeling pregnant" crowd. My nausea won't let me forget
I'm also suffering from "the shakes" - which my OBGYN friend thinks is due to high insulin sensitivity? It's something I'll have to look into but she recommended no carbs before lunch for a week to see if the shaking gets any better. I seem to remember getting really shaky with my first pregnancy if I ate too many carbs too (which is a shame cus I LOVE carbs).
I am going to try accupuncture for the nausea and see if that helps at all. Also - on my walks this weekend my hips started aching SO BAD - so I'm trying to get into the chiropractor as soon as possible.
I did call my OBGYN's office to set up for first appt and they can't get me in until October 24th - thats 5 weeks away! Yikes! I wasn't even going to call for a few more weeks but started getting worried this weekend and I'm glad I did, because I'll be 11 weeks by the time I get in to see her & by then I just know my Hyperemesis will be in full swing. YUCK. This time around I think I'll get Vitamin B shots and see if that helps too.
That is surprising about how long it is taking for your OB to see you. Considering you're now a pregnant patient, I'm surprised they aren't fitting you in so that they can see you earlier. But I guess if you love your doctor, then I'd just keep your appointment! I hope you don't feel as sick as you have in the past. That's hard to deal with when you are getting "the shakes," which I got the week before my BFP and have still been getting from time to time. It's interesting that your OB said to limit carbs in the morning. I eat a pretty high protein breakfast anyway (protein shakes or bars), but what has kept the shakes at bay is lots of small, protein-rich meals. It is so uncomfortable when that happens, and all I want to do is lie down and rest until I feel my energy return, not to mention that I turn into a super cranky monster when I have low blood sugar.
I hope your nausea disappears!!!0 -
I saw someone on one of the boards got a doppler that she bought off of craigslist for $60. I messaged her privately to get the brand, etc., then I found it through Google Shopping for $60 with free shipping... Anyhow, I have considered getting this. It looks like what they used at the beginning of my OB visits, before the doctor came in to do measurements. I think it is for use either at or after 12 weeks, but the reviews say that people heard heartbeats as early as 10 weeks. It looks pretty cool to me, and I think it would be a fun tool to have.
http://www.clinicalguard.com/id/sonoline-b-handheld-pocket-fetal-doppler--p-174.html?kw={keyword}&gclid=CID-mILXzrICFQgGnQodFEUACA
What are your thoughts on this? Do you own something like this?0 -
That is surprising about how long it is taking for your OB to see you. Considering you're now a pregnant patient, I'm surprised they aren't fitting you in so that they can see you earlier. But I guess if you love your doctor, then I'd just keep your appointment! I hope you don't feel as sick as you have in the past. That's hard to deal with when you are getting "the shakes," which I got the week before my BFP and have still been getting from time to time. It's interesting that your OB said to limit carbs in the morning. I eat a pretty high protein breakfast anyway (protein shakes or bars), but what has kept the shakes at bay is lots of small, protein-rich meals. It is so uncomfortable when that happens, and all I want to do is lie down and rest until I feel my energy return, not to mention that I turn into a super cranky monster when I have low blood sugar.
I hope your nausea disappears!!!
When I called, I just talked to the receptionist at the "scheduling desk" and she suggested calling back in tomorrow and asking to speak to my OB's nurse to see if they can't get me in sooner (I think they will - just based on the "schedule" they don't have room for me til then). I do think I failed to mention that I am already 6 weeks along - that probably would have pushed me into a higher priority but I didn't really think about it.
And the friend that suggested limiting morning carbs is an OB (and used to be my doctor - but she is now a stay at home mom) but she didn't really get a thorough check on whats going on with me - I had just mentioned that I was feeling shaky and she threw it out as a suggestion. Figured trying it for a week can't hurt - although carbs are pretty much all I'm craving! And YES! All I want to do is lay down til I feel better, but my coworkers might give me a funny look
AND the doppler looks like it would be fun to have - if you get it you'll have to give us a review!0 -
I am not suffering with any symptoms yet! I'm exhausted but as a nurse I have just worked a series of manic nights with a couple of day shifts thrown in, so could be that. Funnily enough, I was nauseous and dizzy for a few days, in what I now realise, was a week post conception.
Hopefully, this isn't a bad sign!0 -
I saw someone on one of the boards got a doppler that she bought off of craigslist for $60. I messaged her privately to get the brand, etc., then I found it through Google Shopping for $60 with free shipping... Anyhow, I have considered getting this. It looks like what they used at the beginning of my OB visits, before the doctor came in to do measurements. I think it is for use either at or after 12 weeks, but the reviews say that people heard heartbeats as early as 10 weeks. It looks pretty cool to me, and I think it would be a fun tool to have.
http://www.clinicalguard.com/id/sonoline-b-handheld-pocket-fetal-doppler--p-174.html?kw={keyword}&gclid=CID-mILXzrICFQgGnQodFEUACA
What are your thoughts on this? Do you own something like this?
I wanted to get one with my first pregnancy, but my hubby wont let me...he is worried it would do me more harm than good bc if I couldnt find the babies heartbeat I would freak out...he is right...I know with my first even at the doctors office it would sometimes take a while and Id freak! So I dont need one..lol0 -
I saw someone on one of the boards got a doppler that she bought off of craigslist for $60. I messaged her privately to get the brand, etc., then I found it through Google Shopping for $60 with free shipping... Anyhow, I have considered getting this. It looks like what they used at the beginning of my OB visits, before the doctor came in to do measurements. I think it is for use either at or after 12 weeks, but the reviews say that people heard heartbeats as early as 10 weeks. It looks pretty cool to me, and I think it would be a fun tool to have.
http://www.clinicalguard.com/id/sonoline-b-handheld-pocket-fetal-doppler--p-174.html?kw={keyword}&gclid=CID-mILXzrICFQgGnQodFEUACA
What are your thoughts on this? Do you own something like this?
I wanted to get one with my first pregnancy, but my hubby wont let me...he is worried it would do me more harm than good bc if I couldnt find the babies heartbeat I would freak out...he is right...I know with my first even at the doctors office it would sometimes take a while and Id freak! So I dont need one..lol
Good point! Last time I would silently freak out a little at the doctor's office if it took more than a few seconds for the nurse to find the heartbeat, so maybe it's better if I don't get it. I can be a nervous wreck sometimes. You can imagine what I was like when my son learned to roll over and refused to sleep on his back. (Thank God for video monitors.)0 -
I'm not due in May, but saw this thread posted as the most recent and I am trying to avoid doing work today
Anyways - wanted to weigh in on the doppler. I ordered a Sonoline B from fetaldoppler.net and I could hear my baby's heartbeat around 11 weeks. I went into it knowing I would need to stay patient in order to find the heartbeat, and if I ever couldn't, I would try again the next day, and if still no, I would call the doctor. Luckily, with some patience, I heard the heartbeat each time, but in the beginning it took quite a lot of concentration and focus to find it. Now that I'm 23 weeks, it's super easy to find and very comforting - I feel it helps me bond with my baby, as I just sit and listen to that sweet heartbeat whenever I'm having a rough day!
Overall, I'm so glad I got one because it helped ease any worries, and I was less nervous for doctor's appointments since I knew I had heard the heartbeat just the night before.
Just wanted to give my perspective - best of luck to all of you May mamas 0 -
I'm not due in May, but saw this thread posted as the most recent and I am trying to avoid doing work today Anyways - wanted to weigh in on the doppler. I ordered a Sonoline B from fetaldoppler.net and I could hear my baby's heartbeat around 11 weeks. I went into it knowing I would need to stay patient in order to find the heartbeat, and if I ever couldn't, I would try again the next day, and if still no, I would call the doctor. Luckily, with some patience, I heard the heartbeat each time, but in the beginning it took quite a lot of concentration and focus to find it. Now that I'm 23 weeks, it's super easy to find and very comforting - I feel it helps me bond with my baby, as I just sit and listen to that sweet heartbeat whenever I'm having a rough day!
Overall, I'm so glad I got one because it helped ease any worries, and I was less nervous for doctor's appointments since I knew I had heard the heartbeat just the night before.
Just wanted to give my perspective - best of luck to all of you May mamas
Thanks for dropping by! Funny because you are not the person who had told me about the Sonoline B - so that means there are two ladies on our boards who have used and been satisfied with it :happy:
I think for the time being it will make me freak out, especially because it is so early (I'm a hair over 5 weeks), and it's a question as to when I'll be able to find a heartbeat, assuming all is well. I think later on it might be a better option, so I will re-evaluate then. I remember last time feeling good whenever I felt the baby moving, and if it had been a while since I remembered feeling him last, I would sort of move around and hope to prod him into moving again. However, I didn't feel movement until 20 or 21 weeks, which is rather late. Supposedly you feel it earlier with subsequent pregnancies, so if I feel this baby earlier, it might ease my stress, and I might decide that I don't need the doppler.
I do think it would be kind of cool to hear the baby's heartbeat on my own, though
Best wishes to you, FitMama!!!0 -
Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
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Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
Congrats on your first pregnancy! It can be a shock, thats for sure! Weve been trying for months and as the old saying goes, " when you stop trying it happens", was definitely true in our case....so we will have 2 May babies. Welcome to the group! 0 -
Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
Congrats on your first pregnancy! It can be a shock, thats for sure! Weve been trying for months and as the old saying goes, " when you stop trying it happens", was definitely true in our case....so we will have 2 May babies. Welcome to the group!
Hi!
That's exactly what happened to us! How funny......
Thanks for the warm welcome, how are you?
The doctor confirmed my pregnancy via blood work and also asked me to come in tomorrow because of my rubella and thyroid levels. Hopefully it's no big deal.
Congrats!0 -
Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
Welcome, and congratulations! The first one is definitely a shock. I think I was seriously in disbelief for a few weeks afterwards. Even my first doctor's appointment with the ultrasound didn't make it seem real! My husband ran out for a digital test because he didn't believe the one I took
How are you feeling? What are your symptoms so far?0 -
Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
congratulations! took me nearly to believe it too! wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy 0 -
hows everyone today?
im ok, nausea is well and truly here so struggling a bit.PLus its 5pm and im ready for bed as so tired. Jumped on scales today and back to 135! yay. so the 3lbs i gained last week was my holiday weight! hehe, small victory as this will soon go up!0 -
hows everyone today?
im ok, nausea is well and truly here so struggling a bit.PLus its 5pm and im ready for bed as so tired. Jumped on scales today and back to 135! yay. so the 3lbs i gained last week was my holiday weight! hehe, small victory as this will soon go up!
I'm sorry you are having nausea issues. I hope you feel better son! Today I feel fine. A tiny bit of cramping and pulling, but that's it. Otherwise the side of my right boob is still tender. It's a little after lunchtime here, and I'm ready to eat but am not starving like I have been. Perhaps it's because I was busy earlier this morning and didn't have time to think about food!0 -
I'm feeling very yucky today! Splitting headache, completely exhausted! Had to work till 2.30 and colleagues kept offering brufen!! Had a small sleep and a couple of paracetamol and starting to feel better.0
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Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
Welcome, and congratulations! The first one is definitely a shock. I think I was seriously in disbelief for a few weeks afterwards. Even my first doctor's appointment with the ultrasound didn't make it seem real! My husband ran out for a digital test because he didn't believe the one I took
How are you feeling? What are your symptoms so far?
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
So far I just have sore breasts and fatigue. Running yesterday hurt and I was even wearing the ta ta tamer from lulelemon. Any runners with tips for me?
I'm sorry that some of you aren't feeling well, I hope you feel better soon!0 -
Hi,
I'm new to the group and this is our first pregnancy I'm at least 5 weeks pregnant, although it could be more as my last cycle was quite abnormal.
Our due date is May 28th...... So excited, nervous and shocked...... I took 5 tests... Haha. Not sure why I'm shocked, we wanted to have a baby
Welcome, and congratulations! The first one is definitely a shock. I think I was seriously in disbelief for a few weeks afterwards. Even my first doctor's appointment with the ultrasound didn't make it seem real! My husband ran out for a digital test because he didn't believe the one I took
How are you feeling? What are your symptoms so far?
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
So far I just have sore breasts and fatigue. Running yesterday hurt and I was even wearing the ta ta tamer from lulelemon. Any runners with tips for me?
I'm sorry that some of you aren't feeling well, I hope you feel better soon!
I am easing off running at the moment as just taking it easy with exercise in general. The soreness will soon ease as your hormones settle, nothing more you can do that you are already doing. Make sure you take a bottle of water with you as well- to stop from getting dehydrated.0 -
Thanks Maria, I think I might ease up to a jog until it subsides.
I was called into my Doctors today, she diagnosed me with Hypothyroidism and conferenced with an Endocrinologist on the phone while I was there who put me on meds right away. I can't see the Endo for 2 more weeks.........hopefully this doesn't hurt my little Bub Anyone else have hypothyroidism?
How's everyone else doing? Feeling better today?0 -
Hi All!
Just wanted to check in and say "hi." And complain a little -I need to complain to someone, and my husband has heard enough. No one ever told me how hard the first trimester is. Last night my sister said it can even be more difficult than the first three months after birth. Great... I've got at least a month of nausea to go, if not more! My husband says he doesn't understand the point of complaining, but I told him venting makes me feel a little better.
I've been trying to exercise through it, even though I'm exhausted and I feel like I want to throw up with every flip turn. I keep going to my master's swim practices and putting myself in the back of the pack with the excuse that I've got "some stomach bug." I can't keep using that excuse for another month, though. I didn't want to tell anyone until my parents come here at the end of October and we tell both sets of parents together.
How has your exercise regime been coming along? I find I'm skipping a day or two here and there, and I've lowered the intensity a little. I feel like crap doing anything, so I figured I might as well feel like crap exercising instead of sitting around and have feeling like crap be my primary activity.
It's weird, though, that even despite all of this, I am so happy that a baby is on the way. But that doesn't stop me from feeling less like crap and wishing desperately for the end of the first trimester.0 -
Went to the first doctor's appointment yesterday. Everything looks good. HR of 148.
Unfortunately, my level of patience is at an all time low. It took 2 hours for me to get through the appointment. I was stuck in a waiting room with a woman who had 3 children (one of which screamed for 30 min. straight) while she blared angry birds on her phone. I almost snapped.
Anyone else have some raging mood swings?0 -
Yes to raging mood swings. And exhaustion and..... falling asleep at my desk.. when's the weekend again?0
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Yesterday and today I have been falling asleep at my desk. Today my boobs hurt more (but uterine cramping/pulling has almost disappeared), and I noticed this morning that veins are appearing in my boobs. They were starting to look so good and full, too
I guess it was only a matter of time!
I'm having a hard time motivating myself to work out when I am this tired. I get home from work after picking up my son from school, and then I have to feed him and bathe him. By the time he's in bed, I am ready to eat my hand, so I eat something, then the last thing I want to do is go for a run or even a fast walk! On Thursdays I like to do a 6AM Spin class, but it means I have to get up at 5AM. I have a hard enough time getting up at 6:30 these days, even though I've been going to bed earlier, so I know tomorrow morning will be really rough!!!
Anyone else having trouble getting their workouts in like they were before?0 -
Hi All!
Just wanted to check in and say "hi." And complain a little -I need to complain to someone, and my husband has heard enough. No one ever told me how hard the first trimester is. Last night my sister said it can even be more difficult than the first three months after birth. Great... I've got at least a month of nausea to go, if not more! My husband says he doesn't understand the point of complaining, but I told him venting makes me feel a little better.
I've been trying to exercise through it, even though I'm exhausted and I feel like I want to throw up with every flip turn. I keep going to my master's swim practices and putting myself in the back of the pack with the excuse that I've got "some stomach bug." I can't keep using that excuse for another month, though. I didn't want to tell anyone until my parents come here at the end of October and we tell both sets of parents together.
How has your exercise regime been coming along? I find I'm skipping a day or two here and there, and I've lowered the intensity a little. I feel like crap doing anything, so I figured I might as well feel like crap exercising instead of sitting around and have feeling like crap be my primary activity.
It's weird, though, that even despite all of this, I am so happy that a baby is on the way. But that doesn't stop me from feeling less like crap and wishing desperately for the end of the first trimester.
Welcome, congratulations, and feel free to come vent! That's what we're here for Well, you can see my post above about exercising. It's tough. I don't remember being this tired last time.
I totally get it, though, about working out with your usual people and not being able to tell them why you are dialing down the intensity. I go to regular Spinning classes where I know the instructors really, really well, and I have not told them. I mean, if my parents don't know, I'm not telling them! I just hope they don't notice, and if they do I will play it off as overall tiredness. They know how hard I work, professionally speaking.
Just keep in mind that all of this is temporary. Once you hit the second trimester, your nausea should subside, and then it's more or less smooth sailing until you get into the later weeks, which are generally physically uncomfortable. I would say 14-32 weeks were my favorite time. No more food aversions, no more headaches. After 32 weeks I got heartburn a lot and then was so big and had so much foot/ankle swelling that I could hardly fit into any of my (maternity) clothes.
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Went to the first doctor's appointment yesterday. Everything looks good. HR of 148.
Unfortunately, my level of patience is at an all time low. It took 2 hours for me to get through the appointment. I was stuck in a waiting room with a woman who had 3 children (one of which screamed for 30 min. straight) while she blared angry birds on her phone. I almost snapped.
Anyone else have some raging mood swings?
Yes, I have had some SERIOUS mood swings. I just lack patience overall these days. I am usually not so impatient! But what that lady did was obnoxious. My OB's office has a no-child policy, unless it's your newborn for your postpartum check-up, and though I see people breaking it, it's never egregious enough for me to care.
Glad you had a good doctor's appointment, though!0
