NikkiSixGuns wrote: »

Realized a couple of days ago that this week I'll hit the 6-month mark. Major panic! Holy cats, this keeps getting weirder. I'm still experiencing lots of emotional ups and downs as far as being pregnant, and going through a really rough patch yesterday/today. I'm a wreck! And it's only Monday!

Welcome to the lovely emotions that come with motherhood- don't worry, you're not alone!

Things are going pretty well here...26 weeks yesterday and can't believe it! Next week I head in to take my glucose test...I'm so close to the third trimester, I can taste it!

Defintiely more sore through the hips/upper legs this pregnancy...maybe that means I'm having a boy?! (we have two girls and decided to be surprised this time). My weight is definitely climbing higher faster than I'd hoped, but I'm still at the top of the "normal" range. Just hope it hits a plateau for a week or two;) Still working out 4-5 days a week and feeling good!

How are you all doing??

Just popping by to say hello
This is my fourth baby... After baby, it's really hard to say things will be like this or like that- calorie wise, to support breastfeeding, you need at least 600 calories/day extra to make enough milk to support baby. Some women find that they drop weight like crazy when nursing. My body holds on to weight and if I drop calories or start working out too fast, my milk supply suffers so it's not worth it- add in the sleep deprivation of a newborn and motivation may be a factor too. I was "cleared" after my c-section with my first to go back to normal at 6 weeks, but it took far longer than that to truly heal.
- With my vaginal deliveries, I felt better faster, but bled for longer and that definitely took away some motivation to "get back out there" right away.

Do what you can- I truly believe that even just getting a daily walk in while you are pregnant can help immensely for so much- the mental, the physical- the whole package. And it's like being rocked to sleep for your little one. the rocking pelvic motion usually puts them right out. I am still doing my RIPPED routines 2-3 times/week and zumba and baby is the least active during those times, which I think is sort of funny.

I don't know that it's helpful, but that's been my experiences though there truly are no two deliveries/pregnancies that are the same.

Edited to add: currently 25 weeks, baby #4, at about 18 pounds weight gain but fine with that!

Hi again everyone! Been a while since I checked in. Looks like everyone is staying healthy and working their way through the emotional stuff that tags along with pregnancy!
I, too, have thought a lot about fitness lately. It worries me because I haven't had either the time or the energy to fit in a proper workout on a regular basis. (I'm working 50+ hours a week and going to school at night, and we all know that laundry and household chores don't do themselves!) But mostly I force myself to stop worrying because I still have control over what I eat, and my experience has taught me that the majority of weight control is tied to controlling how I eat. So, while I may not be lifting as much as I want, and can certainly keep from gaining too much weight that will make my post-partum recovery tougher! And yes, as IrisNicole said, it's going to be a process... We only have so much control over that process and the rest will be what it will be, so I'm not going to stress over what I can't change. At least I keep telling myself that...

My morning sickness has returned this week with a vengeance. I'm 30 weeks (7 months! WOW!) and was warned that it might come back, but I sure hoped that wouldn't be the case! Now I have that on top of my heartburn. Ick. Miserable =(

The little guy is super active these days (has been for a couple of months). His cute little kicks and turns have turned into some painful jabs! He sure got sharp and pointy in the last couple of weeks, but I love feeling him move. Very cool. Sometimes he turns so part of him is pushing outward and I can give him a little massage. I'm sure he can feel me, since I can feel him! Hubby thinks it's awesome that he can see him and feel him, too.

Haven't done a thing to set up his room yet. Probably won't get to it until school lets out in late May, just a few weeks before he's scheduled to arrive. Fingers crossed that I'll have some time to work on it before then!

Hope everyone is still doing great!

NikkiSixGuns- sorry to hear about your morning sickness returning, that must be disheartening! As far as diet/exercise/lifestyle I think one of the hardest things about pregnancy is learning to trust your body. In the modern world we don't really 'listen' to our bodies, we make our menstrual/hormonal cycle fall into a 28day routine with pills, if we feel ill or sore we take another pill, we change the colour of our skin and hair and teeth and sculpt our bodies to different shapes. Which is fine, but in pregnancy, you really get to 'listen' to your body because it has its own agenda during that time. I think you'll find that, generally, it's best to work with your body during pregnancy, rather than against it. Follow its cues, learn its strengths and weaknesses, you'll have your best results that way.

RunningMishka- I know what you mean about missing the kicking, that's exactly what happened with my first. In the days after she was born I would feel little movements as my uterus shrank back down and it made me miss her being there- even though she was actually in my arms! Lol.

Hi everyone I'm new to this. I wish I would have downloaded this app from the beginning of my pregnancy not the last few months lol but what can I do. Using this to monitor my carbs intake and calorie intake as well. I was told I should gain a maximum of 15lbs in total because I wasn't at an ideal weight to begin with.. Well I've gained 25lbs instead so now I have to try and maintain my weight for the remainder of my pregnancy. Anyone else in a similar situation?

I'm 30 weeks along - due June 25 - and SO tired. Exercising used to give me energy, but my 2 or 3 aerobics classes a week have been totally wearing me out!! Sometimes I have to take naps in my car, or in the breakroom at work. I log my food everyday but do indulge in several 'naughty' items a day....logging helps me keep my splurge portions small though, at least. The biggest change for me since beginning 3rd trimester has been SNORING - I apparently snore like a freight train now! I can't wait to meet my little girl in a couple of months. It's our first baby, and we're so thrilled. We are waiting until she's born before telling her name.

Welcome, Penguin! And congrats on your pregnancy! I think we can all relate to the constant lethargy... I'm 33 weeks and have definitely noticed my energy level is far less than it was even 6 weeks ago. Good job on logging and tracking your intake. It can be such a chore sometimes, even though I've been doing it for almost five years.
I also lost @ 9 lbs during the first 20 weeks, and have since gained it back plus some. My doc counts my weight-gain from my pre-pregnancy weight.

Overall I've gained about 19 lbs, which annoys me because I tend to focus far too much on the number, but I know that I really haven't gained that much outside of baby weight. I'm a little squishier in my hips and thighs than I was pre-pregnancy, but I plan to work my butt off after delivery to get back to fighting weight and condition ASAP. In the meantime, I'm managing my weight gain by being careful about how much I eat because I can't seem to get in a tough enough workout these days! I miss my old body, workout routine, and energy level.

Anyone else noticing an increased libido in these latter months? I certainly have!! I think I'm getting a taste of what it must be like to be a man. Ha ha ha... And it definitely isn't because I feel particularly sexy or even attractive. Kinda hard to feel sexy when carrying around a watermelon belly...

Hi All- I am expecting #2 sometime in June...June 8 or July 1. Long story on that one but I am not too concerned. My son was two weeks late so I am hoping not to be induced again this time.
I am back watching my diet and trying to boost my protein and cut the cards. My GD tests were normal but I was warned the baby is on the large side (again, depending on which dates they use..,) and my weight jumped up after I passed a kidney stone. FUN! So I am hoping to clean up my diet a bit and get in some more exercise before this little bundle arrives

Welcome, Bunny and ehilgenberg! Congrats on your pregnancies.

RunningMischka, you have a great attitude! It's fantastic that you are willing to do what you need to for your little girl to be healthy. My boss (who is about 4'-10" and super petite!) gained about 50 lbs with both of her babies, and they were both born at @ 6 lbs, too! Hard to imagine, but it does happen. Just curious - how are they measuring your daughter's size? Are they doing ultrasounds or measuring your uterus?

Happy to report that my weight gain for the last four weeks was spot on. I gained a little too fast between my previous two appointments (9 lbs in 7 weeks) and wanted to slow that down. I didn't feel like I was making poor eating choices, but apparently I was. My uterus size is exactly in line with my June 11 due date, so that means that it's not baby weight but "other" weight! So I'm continuing to work on making smart decisions and fitting in more exercise. The second half has been much harder than expected. I feel like crud so much of the time! Nausea and heartburn have been a constant problem. But I know that staying active will help with delivery and recovery, so I'm giving it my best shot!

Hope you're all having a great week!

RunningMischka, I am also grateful for modern medicine. Some people are terrified of a c-section, but the way I see it I'm grateful to live in a time when a c-section is an option! It may not be the ideal choice, but at least it's another way to ensure a safe delivery. It wasn't always so...

I'm curious if I'm going to have another ultrasound. According to others with my medical provider, I won't have one unless there are complications. But now I'm wondering how they'll know if he's in position. Hmmm.... My doc told me last Friday that they won't let me go more than a week past my due date, so the little man will be here in no more than 7 weeks and a couple of days. WOW. Still wrapping my head around that. I guess I kind of thought there could be more flexibility than that... Not a complaint, just kind of thought it was more of a floating date. Having a hard-set "he will be here by" date to look at is a little daunting!

@Runningmischka, I haven't had an ultrasound since 19 weeks, so I should have another one soon, I hope! I'm 34 weeks today.

Time sure has flown! I can relate to your comment about being ready to have your old body back, but I'm also not ready for a baby. Yikes! But you're right - no going back now!

It is May indeed Which could also be the month my little one comes to the world. I will find out tomorrow if my doctor thinks I should be induced early. In any case, only a handful of weeks left, yikes! Surprisingly, our baby room is completely set up. All it needs is a baby

I am not drinking raspberry tea, this is the first time I hear about it. What do people mean by "helping in labor"? Easing the pain? Shortening the labor? I am curious, but also very skeptical (this is the nerdy scientific side of me talking )

@NikkiSixGuns I think you might have experienced what it's called "lightening", when the baby drops deeper in the pelvis. But don't take my word for it Also, not everyone is experiencing Braxton-Hicks, I have not had any yet either. My doctor said it is completely normal if they never happen.

Have a good Sunday, June mommas!

Well, here's hoping for no Braxton-Hicks contractions! I can't say I've enjoyed being pregnant, and I'm really not looking forward to the next almost six weeks since I hear the home stretch is the toughest. Hopefully the remainder will have very few of the bad symptoms...

As for the raspberry tea, the comments I read were that it could shorten labor and make it less painful when drank regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. I wouldn't try it unless my doctor OK'd it, but I was curious what experience others had with it.

Congrats on finishing your daughter's room, @Runningmischka! It's exciting (and a litttle daunting, I'm sure) to know that she could be here this month. Does it help set your mind at ease to know that when she does come you've got her space set up?

Our son's room is not ready yet! I keep hearing that he could be here any time after another three weeks, but we haven't had much time to work on it. The school semester ends in 2 1/2 weeks, and after that I'll have some time after work. Part of the problem is also that we're having two baby showers (one by my work, the other by our parents) and they're won't happen for another few weeks. So we haven't bought much because we don't want to duplicate anything. I suspect the last few weeks before he arrives are going to be extra hectic!

So what are you all thinking about birth plans? Are you going to do a written plan to share with the hospital? I'm thinking about putting a few things in writing and giving it to my husband to hang on to in case anything comes up. Mostly I'm very open about the experience. Whatever needs to happen, I'm fine with. Except for an epesiotomy. Yikes. An epesiotomy is the one procedure that really scares me. I've heard countless times how bad the epesiotomy experience can be, in spite of asking people not to share their "horror stories" with me. Several times after I've asked folks not to tell me the bad stuff they've said something to the effect of, "OK, but I just want to tell you this one thing that will help you - don't let them give you an epesiotomy!"

This weekend my husband and I also had a discussion about what happens if something goes wrong and the doctors have to make a mommy versus baby decision. That's a really hard conversation to have, and we would both rather not have had it. But I wanted to make sure that if something like that did come up and my husband had to make a call, he wouldn't be completely blindsided by having to make that decision alone. We would have made that decision together ahead of time. Horrible thing to think about, but it's important to us.

On a happier note, my doctor confirmed that they'll do one more ultrasound before our due date. Yay! I can't wait to see how the big guy is changing!

Hope you're all off to a great start of the week and feeling good!

Runningmischka wrote: »

My little runner is moving around like crazy! You should see my husband's face when he waves going on all over my baby. It's like a little alien inside me trying to get out hahahaha.

This should read "You should see my husband's face when he sees waves going on all over my belly."
My proofreading skills failed me

Had my 36 week appointment today and I'm already 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. Granted I still have a ways to go, but It was encouraging for me to hear that all these contractions are helping me progress! Maybe I'll have a May baby too!!:)