Hi Everyone, I had RNY feb 2012. Went from 449-221 now. I'm actually Pregnant with my 2nd child as my first was born still born due to complications I had with a twisted intestine. I am now being watched very closely to maintain my weight since surgery i have not stopped losing so I'm on a strict eating schedule with doctors to take in 2300 calories first and second trimester. I'm doing OK with it altho its tough but just looking for some people on here to enjoy this journey with. . Feel free to add me if you'd like. hope your all doing well in this journey!

???? baby number 2 due march 11. We just started trying last month so we are very excited. I have crohn's disease which makes me a high risk pregnancy, so I am really concerned about having another miscarriage. I gained 36 pounds with number 1 which was a boy, hoping to keep it closer to 25 this time. Starting out at 117 @ 5'4". Good luck everyone!

Hi, can I join you lovely ladies. I'm due on the 4th March, a happy accident! Last week was a bit of a blur but I'm focusing on proper nutrition and health now. I'm a first timer and 34.
No morning sickness yet but a bit of nausea every now and then, light headed when I stand quickly and constipated :-(

Is it correct that you should aim not to gain more than a few kg's in the first trimester?

I'm also due march 14! I gain 40 pounds my first pregnancy, starting at 120. I'm starting at 128 this time and am aiming for a healthier weight gain of 25 to 30 pounds. I run about 3 miles a day and lift weights a few days a week.

Hi everyone. I just got a positive test this morning. It was a complete surprise and shock as I am currently taking birth control pills. But something in my head said I needed to test this morning and the second line showed up immediately....like as fast as the control line. I have no clue as to what my due date is or how far along I am as I am still nursing #2 and have yet to have a cycle since he was born.

I'll be calling tomorrow to schedule an OB appointment once my H and I can discuss his schedule tonight so I can schedule something that will work for him and me.

My goals this pregnancy are to gain as little weight as possible while still being healthy for my baby. I was overweight with both my other pregnancies. I started at 184 with my first and gained 40 pounds. I started at 197 with my second and gained 25 pounds. My weight this morning was 210 so if I can only gain 20 or so I'd be happy, but obviously if it's healthier for the baby I'll gain the extra weight. Even though this baby is not planned and a complete surprise, I still want him/her to be healthy.

How are you all feeling today? My symptoms are about the same. I'm really constipated, and when I do go, it hurts!! I'm hoping that will ease up a little. Yesterday I went to get my hcg and progesterone tested, and I'll back on Wed. for another hcg test. My OB will prescribe me progesterone if my levels are low. Otherwise things are good!

Ladies, if anyone is having problems with constipation make sure to drink alot of water and eat fresh fruit. Works like a charm, seriously. LOL

I went to my OB yesterday for my first appointment since I have no idea when my due date would be. And ironically they don't know either. They repeated a pregnancy test there to confirm and it did say I was pregnant, although the nurse said it did take a little while for the line to appear as opposed to my home test where the line showed up dark and immediately. They did an ultrasound and I was fully expecting to see a beating heartbeat thinking I must be far enough along (my first ultrasounds with both my boys I saw heartbeats right away). And we saw NOTHING. The OB said she did see some endometrial stripe thickening, but couldn't see anything that indicated a baby at this point. She thought that I was maybe 5 weeks. Then they did a blood draw that I have to go in tomorrow to repeat to test hcg levels and I guess we'll go from there.

The doctor did not seem to be optimistic that this pregnancy will go on. So if you would, please, keep my baby in your thoughts and prayers that he/she sticks. Even though this was completely unexpected, I'd be devastated to lose him/her.

Oh Canb, I hope for you that everything goes well. Ultrasounds can be quite unreliable and especially if it was an external exam. I'm a big lady and my first scan will be done with what my hubby calls the '*kitten* doppler'
Please keep us updated.

As for everyone else I totally understand on slow bowel! Holy Farting Batman!!

I have a smoothie for breakfast when I can with wheat germ in it. the days I have it I feel less sluggish!

Will definitely keep drinking more water and having some fruit!! I haven't done so well today with drinking lots of water but I still have time to get several glasses in... so chugging one right now.

Candb - I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I am having my hcg and progesterone tested as well (I've had 2 m/c's). Today I'm going in for my 2nd hcg test. Hugs.

I have "I'm expecting" on Android, which I don't care for. I will get the babycenter one and let get back to you guys

I'm on andriod. so far I have the babycenter app, babybump, and pregnancy companion. I liked pregnancy companion enough to buy the full version.

Just downloaded Pregnancy Companion. I really like it. Couldn't find Sprout though...?

Edit: WOW Pregnancy Companion has a button to keep track of how many glasses of water you drink!!! That is AWESOME. Drinking enough water is one of my biggest struggles. I'm really liking this app - it's my favorite one so far... I might buy the full version. Thanks so much HealthyBodySickMind.

due march 13! no apps for me... i'm still living in (what feels like) the stone age with my un-smartphone.

Just had mine yesterday. You get to fill out a ton of paperwork, give urine and blood. Then you get a pap smear and vag/breast exam. I also had an ultrasound to hear the heartbeat which was awesome. They go over any meds you are taking and also get you weight. Um, I don't think I'm missing anything ladies?