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FTM to BTDT Mom Questions....
Hi, I have quite a few questions that cross my mind from time to time, I thought a thread where first time moms can ask been there, done that Moms would be great! Mittens for newborns, how many to you recommend? Are newborn booties needed? For those of you who used cosleepers, did you keep diapers and wipes next to the…
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Family/Friends at delivery and after birth
Hey Everyone, What are you plans for having people around during labor and after labor. My mom and sister have already bought tickets to fly out and, assuming she is born while they are here, will be around for the labor. I plan to kick everyone out when it comes time to push but I'm really starting to feel like I don't…
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~*Baby Boy Name*~
Hello, ladies (and possibly gents)! I am expecting my first child, a boy, due October 8th and am looking for ideas for a boy name. I really like classic names (with a little twist now and again). Some names I like: * Jonah * Joshua * Tyler * Adrian * Julian * Jackson * Landon * Charles * Sergio What do you think? Add your…
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Hybrid Diapers
Is there anyone that had tried the reusable diapers with the disposable inserts?
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Nutrition Questions
Hello Ladies! So this is Baby #2! Just found out last week! Haven't formally announced to everyone on social media but I need to reach out for help for nutrition and weight! I gained 65+ lbs with my first and am still starting out over the obese mark at 188-190ish. I want desperately to have a healthier pregnancy this time…
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Pregnancy weight loss/gain question.
I am 17wks and so far have lost 5lbs (I started eating healthier and working out). My OB said he isn't concerned at all with the loss because I am over weight from not loosing the 40lbs I gained while pregnant with my son, but doubts that I will be able to keep it up. He said a 10lb gain would be fine. I assumed that when…
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Need some creative snack ideas
Protein seems to work the best at keeping the morning sickness away, but I'm having a hard time coming up with office-friendly snack ideas. Right now I'm eating string cheese, cottage cheese, and cheese sandwiches, but these are getting really old (plus it's sooo much cheese!). I would normally eat trail mix or granola…
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Trisomy 18
Hi everyone, I have just had the results of my first trimester screening and it's come back with high risk for Trisomy 18 (1:53). I have opted to have the new blood test rather than the amnio, as we don't want to rask miscarrying what could be a perfectly healthy bubba, which Ihad this morning, but now we have a long 2…
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Heartburn, baby shower, older sibling care, BFing, etc...
By this time last pregnancy I had stressed myself out, my blood pressure went up and they thought I had pre-eclampsia...don't want to do that again! At 36 weeks, heartburn, fatigue and being uncomfortable are pretty much the norm right now. Hubby and I still have to figure out someone we trust who is available and would be…
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Calorie intake
Hello everyone! I'm having some difficulty with deciding how many calories I should be eating a day. When originally joining MFP, I set up my daily calorie intake to 1700 to give me one pound of weight loss a week, and I know I don't want to lose weight right now. This is the time to maintain, but I'm still confused on how…
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Various Degrees of MS
What are some of the various degrees of morning sickness? I am 6 weeks, 3 days and I have little symptoms (tired all the time, frequent bathroom breaks). However, the last two mornings into afternoons, I don't feel like eating much or anything at all. I had a slight gag reflex on the way to work. I feel hungry but not…
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Sadly Saying Goodbye :(
Hi everyone, I was rushed into hospital on Monday with chronic pain and bleeding. It turns out that I had a very bad water infection which made me go into labour at only 23+2 weeks. Our beautiful baby daughter Rebecca Marie was born on 7th May at 6:48am after over 7 and a half hours labour. She weighed a mere 520g. Becky…
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So hungry!
I am starving! Not sure how many calories I should be eating. I still want to lose as I am big and can most likely do it safely. I am 375 pounds and pregnant with my 9th. I am due the end of December or 1st week of January. I started eating healthy and bam.. got pregnant. I had 2 losses last year so am optimistic but also…
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Hello! Introduction!
Hello ladies! My Name is Krysty and I am due with #1 on October 23rd! A little bit about me... I am a SAHW, blogger and crafter. I am really excited to connect with other Mommies-to-be! After being told 3 years ago that I would probably never be a Mom, seeing a positive test after a year of negative tests was the last…
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What are your go-to meals when uninspired?
Preferably healthy. ;) Mine lately include: lettuce wraps -- deli-sliced turkey, sliced cheese, and mustard on romaine (other than iceberg, more suitable lettuce is difficult to find where I shop); hard-boiled eggs with yellow mustard, served with deli-sliced turkey; pureed vegetable soup -- typically broccoli florets…
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Shapewear advice needed desperately!
Hello Ladies! I need some shapewear advice from those of you who have worn it before. I've gained nearly ten pounds from this pregnancy so far, and suddenly I can't fit into the dress I was planning to wear at a wedding reception this weekend! Rather than buy a new one, I'm wondering what wonders shapewear can do. I've…
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Weight Jumping?
Is anyone's weight bouncing around? I have these 3lbs that keep coming and going and I'm only 7 weeks but need to not gain more that 15 total. I'm watching carbs (50-75g) and eating zero sugar so what the heck!
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Looking forward to losing weight
I can't be the only one excited about being able to lose weight AAAAT LAAAAASSST. :tongue: I've been monitoring my weight/size diligently for the last 37 weeks, so it will be great to see it finally go down a month from now. I don't even remember what size "normal" jeans I wear!
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Stretch Marks & Weight Gain
Out of curiosity.... around what week did you start to notice the lovely stretch marks? What week did you start to notice you were gaining more weight than originally anticipated? I know typically weight gain & stretch marks go hand and hand (the skin has to stretch to hold all that baby weight!) but for some women they…
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SUPER personal question
I guess I could get more personal than this, but... What is your plan about, um, grooming down there as you approach your due date? I know people that have gotten waxed down there while pregnant, but I've never done that, not even while not pregnant. It's just not my thing to have some stranger who's not a medical…
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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea?
SOOOOO I have been doing some research on this and wondering if anyone is trying it out? I was reading that the tea strengthens your uterus which will helps provide a faster labor, reduces tearing, eases on labor pains (not dilating pain), and helps your uterus go back down after birth. I also read that it helps milk…
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Do your ribs hurt?
I am 9 wks with my 1st and my ribs on one side are super sore. I am in pretty good shape and haven't gained anything yet, although belly is little bigger but it is more like a "bad chipotle day" belly more than anything. My chiropractor told me most likely it is b/c things are growing and so they are displacing the organs…
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The Gym!
Hi all, this topic has probably been covered a million times but im new & nervous so i really want some opinions! Ive lost almost 40lbs this year and im so happy with myself i really don't want to gain it all back with pregnancy! Im 13 weeks and thrilled to be expecting my first baby :) during this year i turned into a…
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Weight Gain and Body Image
I am 39 years old and am 8 weeks pregnant. I am also a personal fitness trainer and group fitness instructor. I am very much aware of the pressure to look a certain way in my industry. My approach to my work with my clients is from a health and wellness perspective. I embrace this perspective for myself too, but have…
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workouts and exhaustion help and tips!!
Hi everyone, so I'm only about 8 weeks along, I had been doing really well with losing weight and gaining muscle and starting to feel good about my body even though I still have about 55-60 more pounds to lose when I got the surprise that I was pregnant with baby number 4 I still haven't completely gotten used to the idea…
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3rd Trimester
You're getting so close! Preparations for your LO are in full swing and you're nearing the end of the pregnancy. Use this space to share with other soon-to-be moms that are about to pop!
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Bloat or bump? Help! (pic)
I'm 15 weeks tomorrow, and for the past few weeks I've had two hard lumps that I can feel in my tummy - one is above my pubic bone and the other is where that visible lump is (that I can't suck in). Which one is baby?! Is the visible lump just bowel distention? I'm so confused!
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Postpartum Tummy Wrap
I admittedly know nothing on this topic, which is why I'm posting it:smile: Curious if anyone here plans to, or has previously wrapped postpartum...with The Cinch or some other abdominal wrap. I've heard it's pretty much the norm following a c-section, but I'm curious after a vaginal delivery....Thoughts???
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Headaches after working out?
I've noticed lately that after a run I tend to get a headache and this is ... well it's irritating. They vary in intensity. I am prone to migraines anyway but I've definitely caught a pattern, and it doesn't seem to matter how well fed or well hydrated I am. Anyone else experiencing this or any ideas on how to avoid?…
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First Time Mommy's
This is new territory for me:) I'm 29 and expecting my first baby. I'm trying to stay healthy both for myself and the little bun in the oven... I'm just getting over the 1st trimester hump and starting to feel a little more like myself. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions about ways to stay fit and healthy during this…
