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Race season
It's officially time to start signing up for some local 5k and 10k's around here. Most of the ones I want to do are around May, so I'll be 6 months pregnant by then. So my question is...If you saw a pregnant woman at a 5k, would you laugh or make fun of her? I'm afraid that people will look at me strange, but running in…
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Increased eating sooner?
Hi! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant and I'm using MFP to make sure I don't ever-eat during this pregnancy. I kinda have a bad habit of over-indulging in naughty foods when pregnant. Anyhoo, I'm concerned because I am eating approx 2200 calories according to MFP maintenance. Recently, my MS is getting much better, and I'm…
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TDEE and pregnancy?
Hey guys, I recently set my calories to TDEE-20% which came out to 1700 without eating exercise calories (based on the post "in place of a roadmap 2.0"). Just found out I'm about 5 weeks pregnant! Anyone know if and how I should adjust my calories? TIA!
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Help knowing where to start!
Hello, I'd like some advice please. I am 12 weeks pregnant, I have hypothyroidism which has not yet been controlled effectively and a heart defect which means it'd be really helpful to get as healthy as possible as early as possible to reduce the strain later. I'm 11st 5lb (157lbs) and 5'6". I've been eating 1600-1700 cals…
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How much weight did you love after giving birth?
Okay this is my first baby, My first time being pregnant in my 3rd trimester. And I know this may sound like a conceded, self centered question, but how much weight did you lose from giving birth? The weight of the baby? Or more?
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crazy Q. any mommies have baby tattoos or ideas?
My hubby has my stepson n our son's footprints with their names n dob's tattooed on his forearms. I really want to get something for our 2 boys. I have thought of the footprints too, or maybe just their names or maybe something completely different. I have a Bengal tiger tattoo on my lower back, even thought of adding two…
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Have you read any of these "Birth" books??
I'm trying to find a good book that keeps an open mind to the birth process. I'm neither for or against medicated or unmedicated birth (although if my past surgeries indicate anything, I assume I'll want meds :laugh: )...... Anyways, I want to be informed on my options. Have you read these books? Or does anyone know of a…
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Cord Blood Banking
Are any of you ladies banking your baby's umbilical cord blood? I don't know if this is a big thing in other parts of the country, but in New England, they are BIG on it. My doc asked me about it yesterday and I would love to do it but it's SO EXPENSIVE. I've also read conflicting views on it. Some say it's a scam, others…
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I'm pregnant and I know it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyKMGipbevE Parody of LMFAO's Sexy and I Know It... Enjoy!
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Single umbilical artery (SUA)/ 2 vessel cord
I wasn't able to find anything on here for other mom's so I figured I would post my story and see if anyone else has the same thing. I am currently pregnant with my second SUA baby and am due the end of April. With my first, I was diagnosed with it during my first ultrasound, went to see a perinatologist, and everything…
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When should I go public about the pregnancy?
I'm about 8 weeks along. I've told my immediate family and 2 friends. Should I wait until 13 weeks to go public with friends and coworkers? What worked for you?
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Baby Wearing
I was getting pretty upset that I couldn't find my Maya wrap for this baby. Yesterday, I found it. I used it to breastfeed while shopping, cooking, walks, even all the way up to toddler age I was able to use it. I would really recommend that anyone breastfeeding or planning on baby wearing, look into this or something…
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eating enough fat?
I've been tracking my food for about 2 weeks now and I notice that I rarely make it above 40 grams of fat in a day- MFP has my goal set at 70. 1) Does 70 seem like a reasonable amount? 2) If so, how on earth can I add more fat without going over too much on my calories? I am allergic to most nuts, which might make it…
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Macros
Ok, ladies.... I'm going to ask my doctor this as well, but I'm curious as to what you all know about the correct macros one should be eating while pregnant. I'm currently set up for a 40/40/30 (carbs/protein/fat) but is that the healthiest for my little growing appleseed?
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Stretch mark cream?
Hey ladies, I've been looking for a good stretch mark cream. I was thinking Marksplex Stretch Cream or Mederma Advanced stretch mark cream. Do y'all have any experience with these or any other good ones? I'd prefer to keep it under $50 unless anyone has a miracle product out there! I'm going to buy it tomorrow--any advice…
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Need some MFP prego friends!
Hi all! I am new to this board and I am looking to add some support to my everyday friend list. I am due July 2013 and this is my first baby. I would love the add! jen8np, thanks!!
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Maternity Support Belt
Hi ladies. Do any of you have one of these to help support your belly? I'm having a lot of pelvic discomfort and low back pain when I'm on my feet for long and my midwife suggested I get one. Any recommendations on a good brand and/or model? I really don't want to spend too much with only a month or so left to go.
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Calories before pregnancy
Ive been dieting since 11-13-12 and have lost 35 lbs eating between 1000-1050 calories a day and exercising daily for 30-60 minutes. We're going to try again soon and I'm wondering how I should adjust my intake. I seem to gain really fast so I dont want to blow it before we even conceive but I don't want to affect the…
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Where is the new mom board??
I need it now! =) lol
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Guy MFP friends
Is it just my imagination, or do male MFP buddies go AWOL on us pregnant girls? I swear I've had like THREE of my guy friends drop by my page since I announced my pregnancy. Not taking it personally, but it seems they get weirded out. Ok I don't expect them to discuss dilation but even non-pregnancy stuff they ignore. LOL!
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"Fabulous February" Challenge
Hey ladies! I thought it might be fun to get a group of us together to support eachother through out the month of February to reach our goals, whether they are fitness, mental, or anything else... I'm on a journey throughout this pregnancy to be a more positive person. I'm restricted on what I can do physically throughout…
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csection moms
For all you moms who have had csection just a quick question are you awake or put under? As I get closer to my due date my husband and I have been talking about labor and delivery. When I had my son I delivered vaginally and had no problems, but this time I want to be prepared because it is always a possibility of a…
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How many calories should be eaten in 3rd trimester?
Hi ladies, Any idea how many calories are recommended for the third trimester? My dr. had told me that I should be eating 2,000 in the 2nd trimester but that seemed like a lot so early on. Have any of you ladies heard anything about calorie recommendations from your docs or midwives??
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Men Experiencing Contractions
Saw this on the chit-chat, fun, and games portion of the boards: http://youtu.be/A44oEcmDn1c It's a simulation of contractions given to men for 2 hours straight. It's in Dutch but has English subtitles. Their reactions are pretty good!
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Under calories for day
When you find that you're under your calories for the day, do you try to catch up in the evening? Or do you just accept it and start again tomorrow? I'm almost 400 under somehow today, but I'm just not hungry. It makes me feel guilty though. This doesn't happen very often, so I know I shouldn't worry too much. Just curious…
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Trying again while dieting after miscarriage
Almost a year ago my husband and I found out we were pregnant for the first time. At around 8 weeks we had a miscarriage. Now almost a year later I've been exercising and dieting and recently dropped the 34 lbs (and counting) that I've been wanting to get rid of. I want to be as healthy as possible when we try…
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Name Thread! Let's hear them!
Just wondering if anyone has thought of (or chosen) a name for their little one yet?!
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Measuring Big
Today at my prenatal I wasn't expecting to measure 7 weeks to big. I'm 24 weeks pregnant and measured in at 31 weeks. I have only had a 5 pound gain total. My last ultrasound was at 20 weeks and I measured dead on. So basically in the last 4 weeks, my uterus grew as much as it should in 11 weeks. I go for another…
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My dog has completely gone crazy......
I have a five month old dog (I'm not going to say what kind because I'm sick of defending her breed) she is a good puppy, loves everyone she meets, big time cuddler, just an all around happy puppy. In the last few weeks she has become super duper attached to me (I'm 26 weeks pregnant) she won't leave my side for anything.…
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Craving cheats!
Hey Gals, I was just had a big chocolate craving and decided to have some good old hot chocolate instead of a giant chocolate bar. Yay me!! I was wondering if anyone else out there trying to maintain a nice healthy weight during their pregnancy has come up with any similar "Craving cheats" for when they hit? It would be…
