Pregnancy 2010 - July
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I think the "thanks for telling everyone my news" very sarcastically will get the point across. Some people don't realize what they have done. I like sarcastic comments....maybe a little tooo much sometimes!! :bigsmile: :devil:
I have been surprised that I am already feeling queezy--I don't remember it coming on this quick. But then I usually have told everyone my news by now too. Normally we are test and tell people. But being that I tested 4 days before my period was due we have been waiting. My husband just isn't ready to tell yet. He gets in this mode where he doesn't want to hear any comments from anyone, good or bad. This would be one of those times.
So I will go with it and then my daughter can help us come up with a good way of sharing--we are thinking she will draw a picture of our family to be and show it to everyone... I am not creative in that way. My SIL is very creative, brain teasers, snow balls saying "no balls" a watchamacalit to announce the baby has one. That sort of thing. I don't want to compete too much but I just don't have ideas for that sort of thing! 0 -
whew! it's good to see you people talking again, I thought everyone went into labor.
shoppingqueen - you are in the last box. woooohooooooo!:drinker: I'm partying for you since you can't! :flowerforyou:
angela's been strangely quiet for a few days, I hope everything is ok.
auttyfrmca - you should definitely say something. She should learn to keep her nose out of other people's business. It's always exciting to tell people that you are pregnant, now matter how many kids you have. Maybe tell her to apologize to you in fornt of everyone at church.
I AM!!!! YAHOO! hahahahahahahahaha - that's funny! Yes, please party for me - I can't wait to drink my first Lemon Drop Martini. I'll be on the floor after 4 slips :laugh:0 -
auttyfrmca- I think that its terrible that she spoiled your fun and told everyone. I totally agree that you should say something, I love the sarcastic comment it will get the point across and make her realize that she needs to think before she speaks or texts. Hopefully you are able to still tell others like your family and friends outside of church. Some people are just brain dead they don't think they just act but that doesn't mean they can't change. Hope it all works out for you. Maybe you can make an announcement the next time you are in church and say for those of you that have not heard so you are able to still have a little of your thunder.0
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wow shopping queen, it's crazy how quickly this seems to be going! I laughed at your lemon drop message. This whole pregnancy I've been craving a nice cold beer lol. Although I stopped into a shop the other day and the lady said that there's an old wives tail that if you drink a guiness it will put you into labor. After hearing it she tried it and the next day went into labor, she says her friend did the same. lol ... so maybe I'll make an excuse to have a Guiness around 37 weeks haha0
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where'd everyone go?
My hubby and I just got back from a romantic weekend getaway ... stayed at a hotel across town lol.0 -
Do you pregnant ladies still track your calories? I was eating 1200 or less prepregnancy and now I'm staying closer to or more than 1500....not sure how much more I need to eat. It makes me sick to eat and to not eat for that matter. I only made it to 1500 today because I ate cream cheese icing leftover from a carrot cake I made friday! It was good!0
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I have mine set around 1900--basically what it would take to maintain my current weight. I thought that with the extra calories needed by the baby that would work out well. I have not been logging like I want to though, I haven't been good at all. It is hard when nothing sounds good and I feel sick if I eat and sick if I don't:bigsmile: I think I am in your same boat! My idea is that I wan't to eat healthier foods--fruits and vegies, whole grains. You know the things we are supposed to be eating. I even have salad makings in my fridge but the problem is salads are totally not what my body wants. I have had a few omelets lately and they have been hitting the spot. Along with toast with strawberry jam. Yum! I have also found that crystal light works quite well when my stomach is rolling and water doesn't sound good.
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I'm logging about 1800 - 2200 calories per day. I'm still pretty active though so I have to take that into consideration. I'm having a hard time eating all of those calories in one day because I get full so quickly. I live on fruit, cereal and oatmeal during the day and a good piece of chicken or beef for dinner. Trying to avoid the sodium as well, however Mac and Cheese dinner nights seem to be happening a lot lately because I run out of time to make a good dinner.0
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I'm also at 1800-1900 and hope to stay there the whole pregnancy.
I think it sucks that someone shared your joy for you, but it is also exciting that she was so excited to do so. Maybe she just wasn't thinking.
Our Doctor offerred an U/S at 6.5 weeks to see the hb, but I'm going to be patient and believe everything is okay and wait till 7.5 weeks because of insurance, husband just got a new job.
I am trying to stay positive I feel pregnant this time, where as with my ectopic I kept telling my husband I didn't even feel pregnant, plus I had no symptoms, it just became an issue at 10 weeks.
I am so excited about all the girls getting ready to have their babies and I hope all us newbies are there in 8-9 months.0 -
shoppingqueen: I going to try a Zumba class this week. Can you tell me a little about how your class is run? any advice for a first timer would be GREAT! Thanks in advance!0
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I've take it with a couple of instructors and they are different. Some use the mic, some don't. They usually introduce a move then add the hip motions with it. They let you do it first before making more complicated. I've had some who face the mirror and some who face you. It's a fun class that really gets you moving and shaking like you don't usually shake!
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Hi everyone, I'm back! My father in law passed away last Monday and we have been gone for over a week. He's where he wants to be, with his lovely wife and we celebrated his life. I have not logged in or exercise for about 2 weeks, so I need to get back on track. I hope everyone has a good day!0
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shoppingqueen: I going to try a Zumba class this week. Can you tell me a little about how your class is run? any advice for a first timer would be GREAT! Thanks in advance!
Hi there - First, go there and have fun! Don't worry about it if you don't get the steps right away, that comes with time. Most of the steps are pretty basic. Go on you tube and take a look at some Zumba videos to get an idea of how things look. You probably will want to stand in the back, but don't! Stand where you can see the instructor. The energy of the class all depends on the instructor. My instructor is crazy wild, but that's why I love her class. I've taken other classes where the attitude was more laid back. If that is the case, shake it more so you burn more calories. It's all about the hips and having fun!!0 -
Thank shoppingqueen! I'm def gonna check out you tube!0
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is anyone planning on a natural birth?0
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3.3lbs gain this week :-(
pre-pregnancy gain: 162
current weight: 189.2
pregnancy gain: 27.2lbs
I was actually much better at eating this week and walked for an hour and a half yesterday which is the extent of the exercise I've had in the last couple of weeks, so perhaps it's from not drinking enough water? errrrr0 -
I'm up .5 this week. A total of 26 lbs weight gain so far. This baby girl is not settling down one bit. They say that in the 9th month the baby tends to not move as much because there is not much space. Not in my case, I swear she is doing Zumba in my belly!
I go to the doc tomorrow to start my first of the weekly appointments. The last 2 days I've been having some mild period like cramps in the lower region. I called the doc yesterday and she told me to drink more water, take 2 tylenol and lay on my left side. Get MORE fluids?!?!?! I already pee once every 15 minutes!! :laugh:
Oh and a tip for you future moms-to-be......When 9 months preggers don't eat a bunch of watermelon before bed.....makes for a LONG night. :laugh:0 -
is anyone planning on a natural birth?
I'm hoping to....but my husband wants me to get an epidural "for his sake". Nice huh.0 -
I have had my last two natural and plan on this one also. To be honest with my first one I expected the pain to be much worse--and almost got to the hospital too late because of it. Also counterpressure on the back works wonders, it pretty much dulled all the pain in the last stages. I also recommend any position other than on the back with your legs up. I tore horribly with my first that way. My son was born with me standing up. I will probably do that again. Gravity makes a difference.
Sorry if TMI0 -
is anyone planning on a natural birth?
I kind of would like to have a natural birth but I know that I am a wimp so I will have the option of the Epidural just in case. I do plan on going as long as I can with active labor and have my Dr. tell me when my window is closing.
Weigh in
Pre-Pregnancy weight 164 lbs
Current Weight 168.9 lbs0 -
I'm up .5 this week. A total of 26 lbs weight gain so far. This baby girl is not settling down one bit. They say that in the 9th month the baby tends to not move as much because there is not much space. Not in my case, I swear she is doing Zumba in my belly!
I go to the doc tomorrow to start my first of the weekly appointments. The last 2 days I've been having some mild period like cramps in the lower region. I called the doc yesterday and she told me to drink more water, take 2 tylenol and lay on my left side. Get MORE fluids?!?!?! I already pee once every 15 minutes!! :laugh:
Oh and a tip for you future moms-to-be......When 9 months preggers don't eat a bunch of watermelon before bed.....makes for a LONG night. :laugh:
I have about level 5-6 menstral like cramps and low back pain for about 3 hours last night (until I fell asleep). I was considering calling my doc, but there was no other symptoms so I didn't want to worry about it until it continued. I haven't been great about drinking water and had walked for 1 1/2 hours earlier that day ... and witht he 3.3lbs weight gain I wonder if this is all water related too? I'll do my best to be much better about my intake this week.
I had started perineal massage last night and the cramping started after that, so I was wondering if it was related. Has anyone else done perineal massage? I found it super difficult to bend that far down! I could only do one hand and not two and only for half the time recommended so I don't know if it was even worth the effort. lol0 -
I am so happy for you ladies that are soo close! I enjoy reading about what's going on...that way I feel like I may know a little bit about what's going on when I get there! :laugh: You're going to be wonderful mothers! You're taking such good care of your bodies and babies now and they're not even here yet.... :flowerforyou: I hope the last bit of your pregnancy goes smoothly!0
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is anyone planning on a natural birth?
I'm hoping to....but my husband wants me to get an epidural "for his sake". Nice huh.
I've been reading a book called "husband-coached childbirth" by Robert Bradley, which has been very interesting. He started the Bradley Method which apparently 90-something% of women who follow this method are able to go through with a natural childbirth.
I'm really really really wanting a natural childbirth after everything I've learned about the negative affects of epidurals on baby and mama, have you learned anything to help get you through a natural childbirth? I want all the tips I can get. :-D0 -
I have had my last two natural and plan on this one also. To be honest with my first one I expected the pain to be much worse--and almost got to the hospital too late because of it. Also counterpressure on the back works wonders, it pretty much dulled all the pain in the last stages. I also recommend any position other than on the back with your legs up. I tore horribly with my first that way. My son was born with me standing up. I will probably do that again. Gravity makes a difference.
Sorry if TMI
No that's prefect thank you :-) That's one reason I don't want an epidural because then you have no choice of positions and have to be on your back which, like you said, puts you at risk for tearing more, gravity works against you causing a longer labor, and your putting all the pressure on your tailbone putting you at higher risk for injury of the tailbone! *sigh I'm hiping to be able to do squating for the labor, but I really need to work on the flexibility of my achilles and strength of my legs! lol0 -
prepregnancy weight: 140 lbs
current weight: 170.5 lbs
pregnancy gain: 30.5 lbs
I asked my doctor if I have gained too much weight, she thinks I'm right on track. My first appointment was at 8 weeks and that's what they are going by, but I think I have already gained a few ponds by that time. Anyway, I'm planning on a natural birth. I had one with my first and was in labor for 11 hours. My second was induced and I had an epidural, I was in labor for 3 hours only, but hated the after effects. The baby was fine, but I had the shakes and fever for days.0 -
is anyone planning on a natural birth?
I'm hoping to....but my husband wants me to get an epidural "for his sake". Nice huh.
I've been reading a book called "husband-coached childbirth" by Robert Bradley, which has been very interesting. He started the Bradley Method which apparently 90-something% of women who follow this method are able to go through with a natural childbirth.
I'm really really really wanting a natural childbirth after everything I've learned about the negative affects of epidurals on baby and mama, have you learned anything to help get you through a natural childbirth? I want all the tips I can get. :-D
I haven't read much about it, but I have talked with a few people who's opinion I respect. My hubby just doesn't want to see me in that much pain. I get it, but in the end it's my body that this human being is exiting...I think I have more say. I'm going with the flow of all of this. I feel if I read too much I'll freak myself out. I still feel prepared.0 -
I have had my last two natural and plan on this one also. To be honest with my first one I expected the pain to be much worse--and almost got to the hospital too late because of it. Also counterpressure on the back works wonders, it pretty much dulled all the pain in the last stages. I also recommend any position other than on the back with your legs up. I tore horribly with my first that way. My son was born with me standing up. I will probably do that again. Gravity makes a difference.
Sorry if TMI
No that's prefect thank you :-) That's one reason I don't want an epidural because then you have no choice of positions and have to be on your back which, like you said, puts you at risk for tearing more, gravity works against you causing a longer labor, and your putting all the pressure on your tailbone putting you at higher risk for injury of the tailbone! *sigh I'm hiping to be able to do squating for the labor, but I really need to work on the flexibility of my achilles and strength of my legs! lol
Just enough info
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There are so many different things you can do to help natural birth. First of all decide that you can do it. If you want to do it, and you know you can you can. Second of all breathe. When the contractions come breathe through them, massage your belly and have hubby or someone put pressure on your back or even push against your knees as you are sitting. Moving around makes a difference too, find a position that works best for you. I sat on the side of the bed for my last one, I knelt at the side of the couch for the one before. Take a warm shower or bath. The shower was what helped me feel the most relaxed and helped with the pain. Figure out what helps you relax and feel calm. After you are dilated to a seven it is all down hill from there. I have a friend who didn't get an epidural in time and so had to go natural. She said she would never do it again because the baby crowning was the worst pain ever. For me it wasn't bad. But don't be afraid to be vocal and let it all out, the idea is to not hold on to anything but to allow the baby to come! (I think I surprised my hubby buy how vocal I was, but I was in a zone, I don't remember much ) I have to admit it is really nice to not have a catheter and be able to walk right after giving birth too....:flowerforyou: Good luck all of you! 0
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Hello All!
I stumbled across this while browsing the "recently updated" on my lunch break at work! It's nice find people with similar goals! My son will be 5 on September 9th and I am 7lbs from pre-pregnacy weight. My husband and i plan on TTC starting in January before he leaves on a 6-8month deployment. I'd like to reach my weight loss goal on or before my son's 5th birthday and then spend the next few months just toning and maintaining (and enjoying) my body and lifestyle before i throw it for another loop by getting preggo! Congrats to all you new moms and soon to be new moms! I can't wait to be where you are, I have SERIOUS baby fever!!!0 -
Hello everyone - I wanted to drop in and say hello - I miss you.
You ladies are glowing! I can feel the excitement through the computer.
Angela - I'm with you natural birth - from everything I've learned at school, I don't think I could have drugs without feeling some serious guilt. But that's my personal opinion, I know it's different for everyone
Take care and don't be strangers!0
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