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Can excessive exercise /overtraining make you ovulate late?
Reason I'm asking is because according to my LMP I should be 7 weeks 5 days along as of today. But according to an ultrasound a few days ago I should be about 5 weeks and 2 days today. When I first found out I was expecting I found out on 3/14/13. I went to the doctor a week later and my EDD was 11/12/13 based on my LMP. I…
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Anyone doing NROLFW while pregnant?
I will be starting stage 5 this week, but just found out I'm pregnant! I'm planning on continuing with the program for now since I'm not very far along, and will ask my OB (once I find one) about continuing. I'm estimating that I'll finish the program when I'm about 16 weeks, if I do the bare minimum. If you have done this…
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Combating Fatique
How do you combat pregnancy fatigue, especially during the afternoon slump? As yet unbeknownst to the public (MFP friends included), I am 10.5-11 wks. into the 1st trimester of my 2nd pregnancy, with a newly 2-year-old, t'boot. Additionally, said 2-year-old has been inexplicably up since 3:30 a.m., as has, consequently,…
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Pumping to Induce Labor?
Has anyone done this? I had an almost impossible time trying to bf my son. He was born early and tongue-tied, so I think he was too confused and unable to latch (plus my milk supply wasn't that good since I had a lower Prolactin level and sometimes flat nipples). Anyway, I was thinking about getting a pump early and trying…
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Prenatal Vitamins
On another note does anyone else notice prenatal vitamins makes them crave (or intensifies the cravings). I have been working on this for a few weeks. But I have noticed for me, that when I take my vitamin at night I don't notice it I go to sleep. BUT if I take it in the day my sugar cravings are far worse.... I have not…
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Not Sleeping Well.
OK seasoned mommies. What do you do to get a good nights sleep? I am only 16 weeks and already struggling. Not comfortable on my side anymore for any length of time & a bit freaked to keep sleeping on my back (where I always end up). My shoulders & hips are already mad at me for all the side sleeping. I have a Fitbit that…
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Lactation Cookies
Figured I would share this with you all, as I know some of you will be breastfeeding soon! These cookies are supposed to help stimulate milk production. I think it's the oatmeal and the brewer's yeast that do it. I brought a bag of them with me to the hospital and I have an overflowing milk supply three days after giving…
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jumping/running...ok?
I am 18 weeks and have been in an intense dance fitness class for a couple years now, going 3-5 times a week. The instructor has us do a lot of jumping ( like skipping rope motions) and jumping squats and things like that. My body is used to it by now, and I haven't felt any pain or dizziness, but everything I've read says…
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breastfeeding
I found this tonight and it seems pretty informative. http://www.thealphaparent.com/2011/12/timeline-of-breastfed-baby.html?m=1
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Pampers or Huggies
Which do you prefer?!? Discuss! Help me figure out what to buy! Thanks:smile:
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Vegans/Veggies
Newly pregnant (very newly!) and looking for some vegan and vegetarian friends. Anyone out there? I am vegetarian but the majority of my meals are vegan. I would ideally like to keep this up during my pregnancy and am looking for support. Thanks!
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Measuring small at 20 week u/s?
I had my first u/s this pregnancy yesterday. They said baby looked good, but was measuring 19 weeks 4 days. I was 20 weeks 6 days yesterday, so 9 days behind?? Should I be concerned? This baby weighs in at 10 oz. My first two babies were small at birth (around 5 pounds full term), but they measured within 2 days of the due…
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mfp calorie estimations?
I know a hrm is best, but I don't have one- I might ask for one for Christmas. Anyway, I use the mfp estimates for calories burned during exercise and I noticed this week that the estimate went up by about 10 calories per 30 minutes of exercise. Is this because when I weighed in my weight went up? Just curious.
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c section incision question
Have any c section moms out there experienced some drainage on their incision? I had a c section 9 days ago and noticed today in the shower that the left side of my incision had one spot that was leaking a light pinkish fluid (sorry to be gross). It is also a little red at the beginning (inch, inch & a half) of my…
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Figuring out calories needed
Okay, I am 12w4d today. I bumped my calories to maintenance once we found out we were expensive, which according to MFP was 1750. My calories have been set there. Well, at maintenance (plus eating back exercise cals) I lost 2lbs over the next 6 weeks. I had eaten about 7,000 cals over my maintenance number so figured I…
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November 2013 Babies??
Anyone due in November?? :o )
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Vitamin D Deficiency
My midwife's office has started testing everyone's vitamin D levels when they draw blood for your 1 hour glucose screen. My results came back and apparently I am deficient in vitamin D :cry: (On the bright side, my glucose level was great!) My vitamin D level was 24.8 and they like to see 32-100. They suggested that I…
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Do the touching and comments ever end?
ETA that the TL;DR version is in the second comment. I know I'm verbose! Seriously, how many times do you have to explain to some people that it is NOT ok to touch my belly and/or to comment on my figure/size before they get the message and stop? The other day my husband and I were on our way out of the office, and we ran…
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How much Newborn clothes do I need?
I have 4 onesies, 2 sleep sacks and 6 (0-3 month) swaddlers. I have an outrageous amount of 0-3 and 3 month old clothing. Should I get a few more newborn clothing items? We have so much clothing, I don't want to buy more.....but noticed our NB clothing is low. Not sure it matters but my husband and I were good sized…
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Differing advice
Additional calories: UK: Only 200kcal extra in 3rd trimester US: 2nd Trimester: 300kcal 3rd Trimester: 450kcal Japan: First trimester: +50 calories Second trimester: +250 calories Third trimester: +450 calories France Minimum 2200-2500 to begin with, and a range of advice after that which actually mentions activity level!…
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Self-esteem and gaining weight?
Few people I speak to understand my issue. I thought maybe someone here would get it. I spent 9 months last year losing 40+ lbs and getting myself down to 135 before getting pregnant in September. I was feeling really good about myself for the first time in my life! This is baby #4 for me and the first time I've started in…
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How long after a miscarriage?
Hopefully your answers will give me some peace of mind b/c right now I have very little. . . My question is this: How long after you had a miscarriage were you able to conceive?
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Maternity Clothes
Hi all, I have a lot of nice maternity clothes (mostly size L and XL and a couple of size M) including lots of summer tops (short sleeves), two maternity 3/4 length hoodies, dressy tops, a couple of dresses, dress pants, khakis, jeans, and shorts that I would love to pass along to someone who will use them. If any of you…
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Anyone lose a large amount of weight pre prego??
Prior to getting pregnant I lost about 80+lbs and was in the best shape of my life... This has been a roller coaster of emotions for me as I am terrified of returning to my old huge self. Has anyone else been dealing with this? I find myself completely miserable and I feel so large, it amazes me I was almost 50lbs bigger…
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HOW are you getting FIT for delivery?
I'm new to this group and so excited to be in communication with new mommies or mommies to be who have a passion to stay fit during their pregnancy. I'm really curious as to what everyone of you are doing on a day to day or weekly basis to stay fit? What are our routines, what get's you going? I am 7 1/2 months along with…
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OT: names!
So, I know this is off topic, but I need to vent. :) . We can NOT choose a name for this baby! It is making me crazy! Have any of you been at a complete standstill when choosing a name? How did you get past it? DH hates my favorite option and I am pretty against his favorite option too. I really don't know what to do.…
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strech marks....
how do you ladies prevent stretch marks??? is there any magical secret??? I am not pregnant... but I'm thinking about it... I know babies are amazing, but there are a lot of little stuffs that freak me out... like no being able to have a pretty stomach again....
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March 2013 Babies
If there already is a group for March 2013 due dates, I couldn't find it. Would love to connect with other mamas who are due around the same time as me! I just posted my introduction, but here's a summary: It looks like we're having a boy in March, this will be baby number 2 for us (number 1 is an independent first…
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Should I be worried that I'm losing weight?
I'm pretty early in my pregnancy, only about 5-6 weeks along. I've been trying to lose weight for the past 5 months and managed to lose a total of about 11lbs. Starting weight before MFP was 121lbs. When I started MFP it was 118lbs. Current weight is 110lbs. I'm 5'0 (rounding up to nearest inch). So I'm pretty close to my…
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chinese birth calendar
did anyone of you tried it???? did it work???
