Pregnancy - October 2011

Sorry it’s been a while since I posted anything. Welcome to all the new ladies!

Melissa – CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for sharing your birth story. I’m so glad to hear that breastfeeding is going well now. That’s hilarious (and yucky) that he had a blowout at the doctor’s office. At least the nurse thought it was funny too!

Jenna – Were you induced yesterday???? I hope it went well!

Kim – I’ve had some good luck with the Motherhood line at Kohl’s too. Some pants are hit or miss on the fit though.

ElizabethJ17 – I was thinking of getting one of those Angelcare movement and noise monitors. I’m not ready for it to be December! The only things we have for the baby are a few clothes, a dresser and a glider. We have a lot of shopping to do before then!

Julz – How is your son doing? Did the MRI results come back ok?

Juliaotwellsmith – I can’t believe it’s still so hot in Arizona! I would be dying. I only gained a couple pounds in the first trimester, but then I had a big jump in the second trimester.

Stacy – We’re getting close! I’m glad your LO is growing well.

Scorpiomom222 – I’m finally starting to get a little taste of nesting. I found myself sitting on the kitchen floor scrubbing the outside of the oven and dishwasher the other day. It seems like everywhere I look in my house there are things that need to be cleaned!

Caperfae – I’m glad you and Autumn are doing well!

Mariababe81 – My weight gain has been pretty steady. I’ve gained around 26 pounds (starting weight was 135) so I should have no issue keeping under 35 pounds. I’m 34 weeks now and I’m still able to do weight lifting a couple times a week and I’ve found that using the elliptical at the gym is more comfortable than walking sometimes.

Michelle – Time is going to fly by, especially with the holidays and birthdays coming up. I can’t believe how fast the last month or two have gone. I hope you’re feeling better!

Sandijones5783 – Great job on the weight gain so far. Hopefully your appointment goes well next week.

And for me – I had another appointment today. I’m measuring at 36 weeks and I’ve gained 26 lbs so far, and my doctor seems very happy with how I’m doing. I’m having a lot of swelling in my hands (not really visible, but I can’t wear my rings anymore and it’s hard to make a fist in the mornings). My doctor basically said, yup, all that uncomfortable stuff will go away when the baby comes! I’ve occasionally been having some sharp pains down low, and he said that’s probably my cervix starting to efface and dilate a little. It’s nice to know the pain serves a good purpose!

Hello everyone!
My name is Rachel. I'm 18 weeks pregnant today. I have been a member of my fitness pal since January. I was doing well and almost to my goal weight before I got pregnant. I have had a hard time accepting getting bigger, and gaining weight. I'm super excited to be pregnant, and want a healthy baby first and foremost. I haven't been weighing myself at all because I'm worried if I think I gain too much weight. I will restrict my eating and I don't want to do that. I'm trying to eat only when I'm hungry and eat healthy good food choices. I have been pregnant 3 other times, and gained exactly 25 pounds each time without worrying about it. I have been to the doctor have only gained about 5 pounds. This is normal for me as I tend to put on most of the weight in the 3rd trimester. Any suggestions?

So this week has been a tough week for our family. My daughter has a genetic disorder that I also have called OFDS type 1. She needed surgery to place a VP shunt when she was 7 months old. It drains the excess fluid from her brain down to her abdominal cavity. She has a dysplastic right hemisphere of her brain causing left sided weakness and seizures. With everything going on she is a trooper. She is super smart and the only delay now is she hasnt started walking yet. My husband has had four surgeries for his heart one to place an icd one to repair the pocket they made and another to remove an infected icd and place it on the other side of his chest. It has been a tough couple years with everything. This week we found out my daughter has a bicuspid aortic valve instead of tricuspid valve and that she is showing signs of thickening in her heart muscle ( HCM ) she alsp had an abnormal ekg. They want to keep an extra close eye on things with her which is good but I am so frustrated. When will she catch a break? I am trying to remain positive that everything could be worse. Im sure my hormones arent helping.

FitMommyLuv- thanks I hope so too. Glad you are almost done with your bedrest. I must have missed seeing you had to go on it. Hope you are hanging in there!

Hello everyone!
My name is Rachel. I'm 18 weeks pregnant today. I have been a member of my fitness pal since January. I was doing well and almost to my goal weight before I got pregnant. I have had a hard time accepting getting bigger, and gaining weight. I'm super excited to be pregnant, and want a healthy baby first and foremost. I haven't been weighing myself at all because I'm worried if I think I gain too much weight. I will restrict my eating and I don't want to do that. I'm trying to eat only when I'm hungry and eat healthy good food choices. I have been pregnant 3 other times, and gained exactly 25 pounds each time without worrying about it. I have been to the doctor have only gained about 5 pounds. This is normal for me as I tend to put on most of the weight in the 3rd trimester. Any suggestions?

keep eating healthy and don't worry...if your baby is growing appropriately you are doing your job! you will have a big jump at around 24 week (maybe 10 lbs) so don't freak out!

~HAPPY*HALLOWEEN~

Hope everyone has a Safe,Happy,and Fun Halloween and don't eat to much candy lol....

mukie89~ My doc told me that it is too intense (she does it too). I (personally) think she is out of her mind! I have danced all my life and have been zumbaing for years now 1-3 times a week. If I stop now, not only will I gain a ton of weight, but my body will start falling apart just in reaction to lack of movement as a dancer. She has suggested that "they" wouldn't like to see my heartrate over 140 and would only like me to walk and bike lightly. 140 is my warm-up! There is a girl in my class that was in class until the day before she delivered and now she puts the baby in a carrier and still does it! I know everyone is different and I shouldn't compare myself to others, but I really think I will be fine. I know I'll have to calm down a bit, but I don't think stopping is a good idea.
Sorry that your body is fighting back too. :frown: You are getting close tho! I have a stationary bike at home that I love! Happy biking!

i am a nurse=midwife and i would tell you to keep doing it and modify as you need to. Listen to your body! chances are as you keep exercising your placenta will be even more effective and usually women who are very active will even have bigger babies eventhough they don't gain a ton of weight. ok, for the disclaimer...i don't know anything about your pregnancy or your health history but if you aren't having any problems there is no reason to stop!

Thank you midwifekelley2350!! That makes me feel better.

I made a new thread for November, ladies! Here's the link!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/381958-pregnancy-november-2011