Hi everyone!!! I joined MFP in Jan and I was doing really well, then found out I was pregnant. I just found out this week so I havent been to the Dr. yet, but have my Apt at the end of the month. I have a 5 year old son who will be 6 by the time the new baby gets here. I gained 70 pounds with my son and I started out at 200 pounds I am currently around 200 pounds and do NOT want to gain that much weight again!!! Thats why I am so glad for this site!!!! I have raised my cals by 300 and am still exercising almost everyday!!!!

Welcome! I'm newly pregnant as well as I just found out last week.

Hi Everyone, So nice that I have found this group, and I'm really interested to learn from all these other to be mummies on nutrition, healthy living and exercise.

1. How far along are you? 22 weeks
2. Do you know baby's gender? Find out Saturday
3. If so, do you have a name picked out? We've got names, so many potential names...
4. Are you showing? Yes, but wider than I am pointy
5. Do you have a Linea Nigra, stretchmarks, and/or hair on your belly? Not yet
6. How is your belly button looking these days? Flattish
7. How is your overall appearance these days? Pretty good, but I'd like a more pronounced bump and less spread
8. How about your boobs? Already pretty big, and now even bigger! Up to a 36D (on a 5'4", 135 lb frame)
9. How much weight have you gained so far? 10 pounds
10. Any swelling at this point? Nope
11. How about symptoms? Nope- just normal stuff (wiggly little fella in there)
12. Are you having any complications beyond the basic symptoms? Nope
13. How are you sleeping? Pretty good, despite getting up once or twice to pee in the night
14. Are you feeling movements? Absolutely, what an acrobat!
15. Are you experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions? Nope
16. Are you visiting the bathroom often these days? Wait a sec, I have to pee... What was that question again?
17. How is your overall energy level? Better now, I just started a zumba class and walking most lunchtimes which is helping.
18. Are you still able to shave all areas you normally do? So far...
19. What are your favorite and least favorite parts of being pregnant right now? My favourite is being full of another life form- how glorious! My least favourite is getting fuller of a new being.. Every day... Fuller
20. Are you able to DTD these days, or do you have any desire to? Situation is less than ideal. This is number 2, so the toddler always seems to be around, and my hubby and I have had colds one after the other. Plus I'm not feeling terribly sexy right now...
21. Have you been drinking enough fluids? Average daily fluid intake? I drink a lot of water, and a few cups of herbal tea.
22. How is your appetite? What are some foods you have been enjoying lately? Hungry..hungry.. Craving sugar so trying to include protein with every meal/snack
23. Are you getting nervous or anxious about the end drawing near? I've got a unique uterus, so have a 50% chance of a breech baby again this time around. I'd really like to know now if I'm to get psyched up for a vaginal birth or will be having another section. It's like preparing to run a marathon, then having the race cancelled at the end... I'd rather not train this time just to be disappointed.
24. Have you been nesting/getting ready for baby? Wanting to! We just bought a house, but don't take possession until May and I'm going to be huge by then. I want to build my nest now!
25. Done much shopping for baby yet? Nope- waiting for Saturday to see if it's a boy or girl...
26. Are you seeing an OB or a midwife? Midwife- very happy so far. Had a doctor last time and didn't get the direct care I wanted (both are covered by our national health service here in British Columbia)
27. Plan to take any classes? Not sure- no, if its another C-section
28. Are you having a shower for this baby? Oh most definitely, and i think the shower is more for me than for baby
29. Have you had your anatomy scan yet? Yes, a couple weeks ago. All normal. But they are not telling parents if they are having a boy or girl so we need to go back for a private scan to find out.
30. Are you taking any supplements right now besides a prenatal? Just a standard multivitamin
31. Have you given any thought to your birth plan yet? Again, waiting for the section decision before doing too much planning
32. How has your SO been lately in regards to the pregnancy/baby? I fall in love with him all over again seeing his face as he pets my belly and talks to baby
33. Any other thoughts, concerns, things to share about your pregnancy or baby? Too many to count... Stay tuned