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Finally got my gender scan appointment set up! June 6th... can't wait to find out what we're having!
Okay, a kinda gross topic: does anyone have any experience with fungus under their toenails? I'm not sure where it came from... I painted my toenails awhile ago, and it's all peeling off now, and my nails are all yellow and there's tons of junk under them. I'm pretty sure my big toenail is going to fall off. Are we allowed to treat this while pregnant?0 -
My anatomy scan is scheduled for June 6th also! My husband and I are planning to wait to find out the gender until birth, but it's going to be very tempting when we are in the ultrasound room!
I found out at my last appointment (last week) that my cervix is short. My doctor said I should be on "pelvic rest" but I'm not really sure what that means. I got Tracey Anderson's "The Pregnancy Project" but I'm not sure if those exercises are compatible with pelvic rest. Any ideas? I'm finally feeling up to working out again, and I want to stay healthy during this pregnancy.
5 months to go today!0 -
So I got a call from my OB office today. They told me that my serum screen results were back, and while the test for Down's Syndrome was negative, the test for Spina Bifida was positive. She said that it's possible it's a false negative, but that they're going to send me to a special clinic for more tests or an ultrasounds.
Anyone else (2nd time moms) test positive and baby end up being fine?? :ohwell:0 -
Not myself, but my sister. She got a positive test for Spina Bifida when she was pregnant with her first. Baby came out (and to this day, at age 6) and is totally fine!0
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I turned 30 today and I have mixed feelings about it. lol
I have always felt that my birthday is the greatest day of the year. I always woke up that morning feeling on the top of the world.
This birthday.. it just feels weird! No more twenty something.. God how that feels.
Ok vent over thank you
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No but that's why I didn't get that test done with my babies. There is a decent chance to get a false positive. I knew it didn't matter if the baby had something I was going to keep it. My sister works with kids with all kinds of problems and those kids are truly special. I now that if you are like me you still don't want your kid to have anything wrong or have to go through stuff. But at this point you have no idea if it's true and if it is, although I don't know much about SB, I'd imagine there is a lot they can do. I wouldn't let it stress you out at this point. That's not going to change anything anyhow. I hope its a false positive. I'm sorry you have to worry about it too. keep us posted though. I'm sending positive thoughts your way. 0
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No but that's why I didn't get that test done with my babies. There is a decent chance to get a false positive. I knew it didn't matter if the baby had something I was going to keep it. My sister works with kids with all kinds of problems and those kids are truly special. I now that if you are like me you still don't want your kid to have anything wrong or have to go through stuff. But at this point you have no idea if it's true and if it is, although I don't know much about SB, I'd imagine there is a lot they can do. I wouldn't let it stress you out at this point. That's not going to change anything anyhow. I hope its a false positive. I'm sorry you have to worry about it too. keep us posted though. I'm sending positive thoughts your way.
I didn't want to get the testing done... but my husband really did, so I did it for him. I am with you... it doesn't matter if my baby is handicapped in any way, I would never even think of terminating. I have a couple friends that I grew up with that have Down's and CP, and I love them to death.
But, as any pregnant mom... I want my baby to be healthy and not have to go through any kind of challenges like this. I am pretty upbeat about it, I'm just assuming that it's a false positive. And if it's not, then we'll just deal with things as they come.0 -
My blood sugar was in the toilet this afternoon. I don't have GD or hypoglycemia. I haaaate that feeling.
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My blood sugar has been messing with me this entire pregnancy. I have had low blood sugar issues for years so it isn't anything new. All of my blood sugar tests at doctor's office has come up perfect but I have had issues with it long enough to know what a low blood sugar drop or sugar crash feels like. I have had these off and on randomly throughout this whole pregnancy, especially if I eat something like cold cereal for breakfast, then I will crash at about noon.
Protein, vegetables and carbs help. (Yea, I know that carbs are supposed to turn to sugar and have the same effect but it doesn't on me.) If I sugar cereal, I crash but a bagel does me just fine.0 -
To all those of you with pets and who are being challenged with the shedding, here are a few tips for you (I have a Rottweiler, a cat and two rabbits)...
Don't let the pets go on the furniture and keep them out of certain rooms you want hair free. My pets are only allowed in the living room and in the basement. The upstairs is off limits and so is the kitchen. They each have a bed they can sleep on.
Get a wireless vacuum if you have hardwood floors. I have one and it's awesome. It works on hardwood, vinyl and any sort of low-lying carpet. It does a good job cleaning up the pet hair and other dirt. I use it everyday.
Brush, brush, brush! I bought a Furminator for the herd and it's awesome. We try to do it once per week and I noticed a significant difference. You can really tell when the herd needs it because the shedding worsens.
I know it can be difficult to train your animals, but start now and it will get easier with time as long as you are consistent. The Rottweiler has been a challenge. They are an extremely stubborn breed and you need to show strong leadership or they will take over your house. Bat Face is only 10 months old and she's a better behaved dog than most. We do put a lot of work into her. I will have no worries once the baby gets here because she will know we are the pack leaders and she has to choice but to accept any new member of our household.
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Update: Doc appt this morning baby has dropped a little more, cervix is soft and thinning and I am dilated to a 1. Crossing my fingers that this means something!
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yay Tigger!!!! So excited for you! I hope your baby comes soon 0
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Well, we're scheduled for an ultrasound on Wednesday at a special clinic to hopefully determine whether or not the baby has spina bifida. (I'm secretly hoping they'll tell us the gender, too, as our gender scan isn't until June 6th! :laugh:)0
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Anyone else have a low placenta at anatomy scan and had it move up later on? Just curious, I was told mine was low lying and there is a 90-95% chance it will move out of the way in time but I have another scan to check in a few weeks (I'm 28 weeks now). I think it's relatively uncommon to have a low placenta in the first place....0
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Not what you want to hear, I am sure...
I never had this but have a very close friend that did. Hers never moved.0 -
Ladies... I just need to say... I can't WAIT until I post here saying I'm pregnant! My BF and I will be starting TTC in 3-4 weeks and I'm super excited, and anxious. I already have a (private) baby wishlist on Amazon, is that crazy?! My mom also started knitting for the 'future baby'... I swear I did not ask her to! LOL! She's as excited as I am.
Anyways I enjoy reading everything on this board, because this we are trying for our first baby and I have a lot to learn
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kaylyrra- Keep us posted. I'll be thinking of you this week. Hugs0
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To all those of you with pets and who are being challenged with the shedding, here are a few tips for you (I have a Rottweiler, a cat and two rabbits)...
Don't let the pets go on the furniture and keep them out of certain rooms you want hair free. My pets are only allowed in the living room and in the basement. The upstairs is off limits and so is the kitchen. They each have a bed they can sleep on.
Get a wireless vacuum if you have hardwood floors. I have one and it's awesome. It works on hardwood, vinyl and any sort of low-lying carpet. It does a good job cleaning up the pet hair and other dirt. I use it everyday.
Brush, brush, brush! I bought a Furminator for the herd and it's awesome. We try to do it once per week and I noticed a significant difference. You can really tell when the herd needs it because the shedding worsens.
I know it can be difficult to train your animals, but start now and it will get easier with time as long as you are consistent. The Rottweiler has been a challenge. They are an extremely stubborn breed and you need to show strong leadership or they will take over your house. Bat Face is only 10 months old and she's a better behaved dog than most. We do put a lot of work into her. I will have no worries once the baby gets here because she will know we are the pack leaders and she has to choice but to accept any new member of our household.
Hope these tips help.
LOL here are our "Dog Rules"
We end up just sweeping a lot and even though we try to brush our lab regularly it seems he has a never ending supply of fur!
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Hello! 5 weeks pregnant with my second. Trying to be healthier this time around. Already exhausted & have reduced my workouts. It's doesn't help that I'm chasing a 3 year old toddler around all day. Not nearly exhausted the first time around. Lol.0
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Hello! 5 weeks pregnant with my second. Trying to be healthier this time around. Already exhausted & have reduced my workouts. It's doesn't help that I'm chasing a 3 year old toddler around all day. Not nearly exhausted the first time around. Lol.
Hey! I'm also 5-6 weeks pregnant (not sure exactly how far along yet!) And am also chasing an 18 month old toddler around! It's not easy! Feel free to add me 0 -
LOL here are our "Dog Rules"
We end up just sweeping a lot and even though we try to brush our lab regularly it seems he has a never ending supply of fur!
LOL. What a cozy picture.
My husband already steals most of the blankets at night, so adding another 65 pound body to the bed will not happen.0 -
Hello! 5 weeks pregnant with my second. Trying to be healthier this time around. Already exhausted & have reduced my workouts. It's doesn't help that I'm chasing a 3 year old toddler around all day. Not nearly exhausted the first time around. Lol.
Hey! I'm also 5-6 weeks pregnant (not sure exactly how far along yet!) And am also chasing an 18 month old toddler around! It's not easy! Feel free to add me
Sent you a FR!0 -
Hello! 5 weeks pregnant with my second. Trying to be healthier this time around. Already exhausted & have reduced my workouts. It's doesn't help that I'm chasing a 3 year old toddler around all day. Not nearly exhausted the first time around. Lol.
Hey! I'm also 5-6 weeks pregnant (not sure exactly how far along yet!) And am also chasing an 18 month old toddler around! It's not easy! Feel free to add me
I'm 18+5, and chasing a 17 month old toddler... never a dull moment, that's for sure! 1st Tri was exhausting. It's so much better in 2nd Tri when your energy levels come back up a little.
Update: We had our in depth ultrasound this morning, and everything looks good on baby. No spine deformations, no excess fluid, nothing! The Dr. said that he thinks it's probably my placenta putting out the little extra AFP, and that I'm probably a slightly higher risk so I need to be careful and if I have any spotting or cramping, I need to call it in. But other than that, everything is good! So relieved!0 -
Wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you :happy:0
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That is good to hear Kalyrra! Hope everything stays well and you take it easy!0
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Yay! Good news for sure.0
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Hello! 5 weeks pregnant with my second. Trying to be healthier this time around. Already exhausted & have reduced my workouts. It's doesn't help that I'm chasing a 3 year old toddler around all day. Not nearly exhausted the first time around. Lol.
Hey! I'm also 5-6 weeks pregnant (not sure exactly how far along yet!) And am also chasing an 18 month old toddler around! It's not easy! Feel free to add me
I'm 18+5, and chasing a 17 month old toddler... never a dull moment, that's for sure! 1st Tri was exhausting. It's so much better in 2nd Tri when your energy levels come back up a little.
Thank you! I take it one day at a time. One day I'll feel great & the next I want to sleep all day lol.0 -
Hello! 5 weeks pregnant with my second. Trying to be healthier this time around. Already exhausted & have reduced my workouts. It's doesn't help that I'm chasing a 3 year old toddler around all day. Not nearly exhausted the first time around. Lol.
Hey! I'm also 5-6 weeks pregnant (not sure exactly how far along yet!) And am also chasing an 18 month old toddler around! It's not easy! Feel free to add me
I'm 18+5, and chasing a 17 month old toddler... never a dull moment, that's for sure! 1st Tri was exhausting. It's so much better in 2nd Tri when your energy levels come back up a little.
Thank you! I take it one day at a time. One day I'll feel great & the next I want to sleep all day lol.
Sameeeeeee hereeeee! Today I overdid it ugh0 -
I am feeling so incredibly lucky. Spacing my kids apart 8 years wasn't what I thought was best but that is what ended up happening. I am beginning to feel it is the biggest blessing!
My daughter is so helpful already. Today was great because I woke feeling sick and she was a huge help! Dishes, laundry, cleaning, etc ... She followed me around everywhere today helping me and even doing about half of it completely herself. She kept getting mad at me when I would try to bend over and pick something up off the floor, lol. She kept saying 'Mom, I am right here. Just let me do it. All you have to do is tell me to pick it up. It is that easy. Stop making it harder than it has to be.'
She is a pain some days, but she is oh so wonderful and I don't know what I would be doing without her right now.0 -
Lucky mama!!0
