Pregnancy – August 2011

I am not sure if I am pregnant so I have stopped trying to lose weight but lost 2 Ibs once I stopped trying so that was weird.

Hi all! I'm in category A, planning on switching to category B in about two months. I'm curious to hear about how everyone handles staying fit during this time; it seems like such a hard balance between losing unnecessary weight and having a baby-friendly routine.

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Good Monday morning ladies!
I was sorry to read that so many of you new mommas feel like you are having supply issues. I second Michelle's recommendatioon for oats (have oatmeal in the morning) and nurse a lot. Offer the breast often and always before supplementing. Be careful, because bottles are so much easier for baby, so they may start getting fussy at the breast.

AFM: Successful day yesterday: sausage and cheesy eggs for breakfast, helped J (my 8yo) make chili for dinner, cleaned up the DVDs and cataloged them all, finished cataloging the library, patched the hole in the kitchen ceiling (minus another coat or two of mud, plus priming the patch and painting the ceiling), helped dh figure out the popcorn order for Cub Scouts, got 7-11 and am looking forward to sorbet tonight!

Today I've already given blood for my monthly labs and gotten the morning chores done. We'll go to the library this afternoon and to swim class for the two youngest. Need to figure out dinner!

For the past two nights I was actually able to sleep in bed with hubby the whole night instead of going to the sofa. I’d like to think my uncomfortable nights are over, but I guess I should know better than that.

I don't know what changed so drastically for me this week but hellooooooooooo uncomfortable. It doesn't matter what I do I'm uncomfortable. Especially laying down/trying to sleep. I'm thinking it's because he's head down, ready to go and has dropped drastically but I know he's still a growing boy too.

Got my Baby bed this morning!!!! It's setting in the living room right now still boxed up got a lot of work to do before we can do the room but I got the bed at a good price and everything to go with it to adulthood so baby has it made.:bigsmile:

Elizabeth- I was the one who posted something similar to your dilemma a week or so ago. I found being frank and really talking to my man about it most helpful, it gave me a good grasp on how he was feeling, what things he still really enjoyed and also let me vent about how the whole thing made me feel. Im happy to say that after our discussions (and the purchase of a cute new night dress) that things seem to be getting back on track So don't worry too much, even if he hasn't been in the mood lately im sure he'll get his mojo back soon enough:flowerforyou:

Maria- thanks for sharing your story. As traumatizing as it sounded, im happy you and baby are doing good and i have a ton of respect for you and the way you got through it all. Keep on top of the PPD and don't hesitate to have friends, family and/or a professional come to the house to help you unload. I had depression for a short phase of my life in the past and have already made a plan to see a professional once a week after the baby is born as I think its reassuring to have someone tell you that your doing well, and to help suggest things that will make you feel better during the early weeks

Anne- amazing pics! your sister is a true artist (though she had a stunning model to work with )

Welcome to all of the new ladies, jump right into the discussion

Update: Ive had a few tummy pains the last couple of days, mainly in the lower right of my abdomen. I have also experienced quite intense abdominal cramping when doing basically any form of physical exercise, which is abit of a nuisance. My dad (whose a dr) assures me that if there is no extra discharge or bleeding then the pains are likely growth-related and likely due to the baby already lying so low in my belly. This is reassuring. I have to say that its quite a mental workout constantly worrying about all of the odd feelings that are going on in my belly, making sure hes moving the right amount etc. :ohwell:

Although the Doc hasnt made any remarks on my BP i get close to blacking out every time i get up from the bed, or get up too quickly. Does anyone know how i can help this situation?

On a fun note its my birthday on saturday and im excited to spend the day with my hubby and family, doing whatever they have planned. The next day im off to my first work conference in seattle, the conference is for software testers (of which i am one) and im thoroughly looking forward to the experience! The day after i return i will be going in for my 29 week check-up (and glucose check). So its a busy week or so coming up but it makes time fly so its all smiles here :happy:

Good Monday everyone! I hope you are all doing well and staying out of this heat!

AFM: We are super excited for our first ultrasound in two days... My DH is unable to make it b/c he just started a new job today and it would be a lot to try and ask for time off already this week, but my mom is able to go with me... I am a little mervous, praying to see the heart beat even though i know it might be a little early for that... fingers crossed though!

Hi Elizabeth - they might get the heartbeat if they use the vaginal ultrasound. I could hear mine that way at 7 weeks. Hope it all looks good !

Well I just found out I was pregnant on July 19th, needless to say this is a total surprise...I've had some issues and really trying to stay motivated about this pregnancy.

1) husband is not happy at all that we are pregnant again because he doesn't want more children (he has a 14 yr old and we have a 2 yr old together)
2) I miscarried a year ago and i'm scared and stressing over that.
3) I've had bleeding and had to start progesterone meds to help lower my chances of miscarriage.

I went for my first ultrasound on Thursday 7/28 but all we saw was the sac no baby yet...so we are hoping that it is just too early to see anything. I go again tomorrow for another ultrasound, so we'll see.

If this pregnancy "sticks" I'm hoping not to gain as much as I did with my daughter, with her I gained 61 pounds and OMG I was so disgusted with myself.

I haven't been exercising because i'm trying to wait til my chances of miscarriage are dropped.

Please help keep me motivated and stress free! If that is possible! :-/

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Hello Everyone! I would like to join your group! I am pregnant and expecting baby #2 around Feb. 28th!

Hello Everyone! I would like to join your group! I am pregnant and expecting baby #2 around Feb. 28th!

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