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Last Night Out---What To Do??
So it looks like we're having a C-section on Wednesday morning.....which means tomorrow is our last evening of just the two of us. Is anyone planning anything special for that last night before the due date? I still feel pretty good so there is no reason not to celebrate, just trying to decide what to do.... Worse case…
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Hello - I'm new to this group!
HI there! I am 13 weeks pregnant with baby #2! I am overweight, but weigh less than I did when I got pregnant with #1. I have been working hard for a while to loose weight and get healthy. I started a workout routine back in May and was told I could stick with it while pregnant, however I had NO energy whatsoever in the…
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Can you take Zantac while pregnant?
I'm talking regular strength OTC Zantac. Is this safe for baby at 15+2? Thanks!
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stech marks lotions
Probably this topic has been up 1000+++ times..... BUT as a 1st time mom, I'm very concern about the stretch marks.... I know genetics has A LOT to do with it... but what kind of lotions do you think help out the best?
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November 2013 Babies
This month of due dates is just barely getting started, and I though about joining the Oct thread... but here goes! I got my (faint) BFP today, and figure my due date is about 8 or 9 Nov. Exciting!
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Filling Snacks
Hello Mommies! The past 3-4 weeks I have gained about 10-12lbs (22lb total, I'm 23 weeks).. not sure if it's bc my appetite had increased big time, or some of it retaining water. I get up at 4:45 every morning, commute w/ my hubby, and we don't get home until 7:15-7:30 (our commute is 140 miles round trip.. DC commuters).…
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How are You Controlling Your Weight and Cravings?
So I'm sixteen weeks along, and I've already gained TEN pounds. Yikes. I work out, try to control cravings most of the time, and count calories. And yet I am unhappy with how much I've gained. Any tips for controlling weight gain while pregnant, and controlling cravings? Much appreciated!
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Baby Shower Games
I was looking at funny maternity pictures and came across some party games for a baby shower and thought this was funny. Freeze little toys that look like babies in ice cube trays with water. Each guest takes an ice cube and whoever's ice cube melts first yells out "My water broke!" and they win a prize. Does anyone else…
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Gestational Diabetes Test
Hi Ladies- rant here- I just went through with my one hour GTT and my number came out to be 131. My midwife now says I have to go back in for a two hour test. Apparently some offices use 140 as their cutoff? I asked my office when they called and they said they have patients re-test if theirs is above 127. Ugh- so now I…
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Waxing
LOL....sorry for the weird topic but has anyone gotten a bikini wax while pregnant? (not brazilian) just a basic bikini wax? Been reading that some women feel more pain when pregnant but wanted to know if any of you had any bad experiences. I would like to go in for a wax, but not sure if I should just skip it and make a…
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Post Baby Exercise
How soon after baby is born can I start walking/ walking on elliptical? I know most say 6 weeks for actual exercise but do I have to wait that long after to just do walking and the elliptical in moderation? I really would like to start as soon as I can. thanks!!!
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Planking While Pregnant?
Is it a bad idea? I need some form of exercise to do, that'll be easy on me that takes up only a few seconds of my day. Would it be safe for baby? I am 13 weeks.
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When did you find out the sex of your baby?
I have an appointment later this week just to check up on everything (I am almost 14 weeks). I know the sex of the baby is indeterminable, at this stage, but I am curious when you found out. Thank you!
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February 2014 Babies
Anybody else due in february? according to online calculators I am due somewhere between Feb 7 and Feb 12, I have my first ultrasound/appt tomorrow and I will get a more accurate EDD.
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New here, pregnant with #2 :)
Hello all! I am pregnant with #2 and currently 18 weeks. My start weight with this pregnancy was what I was after I had my little boy so I never lost the extra weight I gained!. With this is mind I need to gain as little 'extra' as possible, so basically the weight my body and baby needs but hopefully not much more. I am…
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Back again : )
Hey all - I cant remember if I was very active on here with my first child (born Oct 2012). I just found out we are expecting #2 in July 2014! Looking for a healthy- active pregnancy!!!
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Join Mums wanting to loose in 2014 group
Hi everyone. I just made a group for all the mums reading to give birth who want to track afterwards as much as possible. Just thought i like to think ahead and would like to loose in 2014 with the help of other mums who have been there for me on this group. Many thanks. I have loved this group alot and look forward to…
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advocare 24 day challenge
Anyone do the advocare 24 day challenge post partum after baby and while breast feeding. I see that it is ok to do while breasfeeding. I just want to see if anyone else has had success with it. Thanks!!
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Need advice on breech/cesarean/expectation/delivery
I'm 30 weeks today and she is still breech. Doctor is already talking to me about scheduling a cesarean. Does this seem a little early? Should this raise red flags to me about my practitioner? I've scheduled an appointment to talk to a nurse practitioner I trust on Monday, but I just wanted all of your opinions. If I do…
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Confused about how many cals I need.
On the into it says you need maintenance calories + 200-300 extra in the 2nd and 3rd trimester. On here my BMR is calculated at 1300calories which doesn't seem very many? Is that my maintenance calories? Even adding on 300 cals to that isn't a huge amount and I am doing lots of walking/pilates. I ate 1925 calories today…
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Eating dates late in pregnancy --> easier L&D?
Someone I know posted this on Facebook today: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21280989 It's just an abstract, but it's really interesting. Dates are yummy, so I plan to eat up!!!
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Another Newbie!!!!
Heeeyyyaa!!! Hows it going? My name is Opal, I am fifteen weeks in and totally excited to be a new mom (this is my first!). I'd lost a total of 60 pounds before the pregnancy, and I'm hoping to keep up with healthy eating and fitness levels. So far, i haven't had too many problems, I mostly crave vegetables and fruits. lol…
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Dates
For those of you who are eating dates during your pregnancy, how many are you consuming per day? I've been trying to do some research on a good amount and, of course, the interwebz has all sorts of conflicting information (: I plan on asking my OB but my next appointment isn't until next Wednesday. Thanks! (:
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Healthy mom/baby Calorie Intake?
Hello all! I'm 18 weeks along and am up 2 pounds! (5'6" - 148 start weight). I started heavier by about 20 pounds than I wanted to, but still within a healthy BMI. My maintenance intake is right over 1700 calories, and now that I'm in the second trimester, I know I need to add 300 to that....so should take in a little over…
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New here
Hi, I just lost almost 50 pounds and then found out we are expecting again. I'm happy about baby but a little sad that I will have to start all over again. This will be baby #9 for us. I am really hoping for a girl but hubby tends to make boys (we have 6 sons and 2 daughters). This is the first pregnancy since my first…
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Pregnancy Exercises
Hey there. I just want to know some exercises that are safe for women who are pregnant. I am not looking to buy a DVD, but rather a routine you ladies do. Thank you so much!
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Unwelcome pregnancy symptoms: complain about yours here!
There's a lot to read about all the side effects one can have, and with each one on the list, you probably know someone who's had it. I've already read some posts on hemorrhoids, varicose veins, yeast infections,... I'm at the start of my second trimester and wondering which ones I'll get. I am already confronted with…
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Freezer meals!
If you're doing or have done freezer meals, want to share favourite recipes? I realized I'm 32+3 and really, really need to get my butt in gear here. So far I've got: Beef stew - I plan to cut up and throw all the ingredients in a ziplock bag for - this one can't cook straight from frozen due to the meat, so will need to…
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Are you still tracking your weight?
Just wonder what other people do. I'm currently 9 weeks pregnant and has not yet started gaining.I've unintentionally lost a couple of more pounds due to morning sickness, rather. I can't decide what to do, plot in the numbers gained ( or lost)or just wait til baby is out and then start over. I want to keep track of my…
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What are your exercise plans post-baby?
I plan on starting out with walking 20 min/day and then gradually work up to doing some yoga and then back into cardio. I need to make sure that everything is ok with my Midwife first before I start the cardio. I plan on pumping, so I'll need to make sure to eat the calories I need, but my eating habits are going to get…
