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May or June 2013 babies?
Just wondering if anyone else is due around this time--I'm 8 weeks right now and want to focus on being healthy in spite of challenges with support at home! I only need to gain 11-20 lbs this pregnancy, so any help or support is appreciated!
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how much weight did you gain in 1st trimester?
im only 8+3 weeks but just wondering how much you all gained up to 12 weeks mark? i have so far gained around 2-3lbs going to try to not gain more than 4lbs by 12 weeks if i can keep up healthy eating and exercise
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Some Light Mama Reading...
http://harvardmagazine.com/2012/11/labor-interrupted This article from Harvard discusses the rise in c- section rates in the US. It discusses cause/ effect, WHO standpoint and has weigh- ins from MD's and midwives. It is a great read, and can really help mamas make informed decisions regarding the birth of their babies!…
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Boobs....
I was a solid D cup before the baby, and now I'm growing out of my DDD's! I'm up over 2 full cup sizes already, and it's getting annoying having to constantly try to find new bras. Do any of you have some good recommendations for a cheap but supportive bra in larger sizes (bigger than DDD)? Nursing bras are expensive, and…
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Using our General Doctor as Pediatrician
Quick question...my husband was at our general doctor today for an appointment. He asked for a referral for a pediatrician for our little one, and our doctor mentioned that he is actually a pediatrician too. After some Internet searches, it appears as though he's been licensed and certified in pediatrics since 1996. We've…
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New
Hello everyone. I'm not used to joining groups or anything- but I got advice from a friend on here to check out this group. I'm in the first week of my 3rd trimester, and am terrified of gaining too much weight (doc said I should have gained 15 pounds only, I'm double that now!). I have fairly good behavior when it comes…
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Horrible Pelvic Pain!
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this... I had some groin pain about a month ago that lasted a week and then went away. Last night I went for a walk and was walking uphill faster than normal because I had my dog (90 lb German Shepherd) and I was trying to get past someone because we have narrow sidewalks in…
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On Weight Loss and Gaining Weight During Pregnancy
Heya! I just started a little blog, and I wanted to share my post on losing weight and then gaining it during pregnancy with you, because I figured a lot of y'all might be able to relate. Please check it out. I hope you like it, and I'd love to hear what you think! XO, Jenny…
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Have you exercised today?
I saw this on another board and it keeps me motivated........ I really slacked last week (it's already Monday here). Today there was a moment my nausea subsided and I dragged my butt to the gym to lift. So glad I did it, but man I hope my energy levels improve! How about you ladies??
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Family visiting after the baby is born
We're trying to put together an idea of when visitors are coming to our home right after the baby is born (we are first time parents, and this is the first grandbaby on my husband's side). What have y'all done in the past for parents, siblings, etc? Or, what are you planning to do this time? We just don't want 5-6 people…
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The Business of Being Born
Have you guys seen this? I highly recommend it, lots of things I didn't realize. They have the orignal one and then there are 3 other ones as well. They are all on netflix.
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Today, I broke up with my OB
... and he did not take it well. WARNING: rant incoming, but I think my experience should be shared for women considering their birth options and hopefully will be an eye-opener for others as it was me. I've been leaning more toward a natural drug-free childbirth for a while now, but I wanted to get my OB's thoughts on it…
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Water Retention
Hello Everyone! I am 26 weeks pregnant and retaining water like crazy. I never thought I would complain about that when I am pregnant. I drink 2 liters 66oz of water a day and only go to the bathroom a couple times. My weight has been increasing and I am sure it is from mostly water. Also, i can tell because even the…
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What's your cal intake?
Hi. I'm concerned about my weight gain so far. I started at 5'9" and 140lbs and I've already gained 29lbs at only 24.5 weeks! I just wanted to compare my cal intake to some others. My daily goal is 1950 but most days I'm over by 100-200 and some days I don't even bother to log because I'm afraid of what it will add up to…
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meal ideas - help!
Does anyone have any ideas for dinners or websites for myself (almost 14 wks) and a 3 year old since my husband will be out of town all week? I don't really want to resort to eating out or eating high sodium frozen foods, but I am afraid I will be too exhausted at the end of the day to even think about what to make.
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Can your heartrate monitor detect baby's heartbeat instead?
So my Hrm has been acting crazy lately. Sometimes when I am out for a jog or something my heartrate will read crazy numbers. It will shoot from 140 to 170 back to 140 in matter of seconds. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you think the heartrate monitor can pick up baby's heartrate?
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I just need to vent!
I haven't had many hormonal meltdowns since I got pregnant but definitely having one now... last night all I wanted to do was go home and relax with the hubs (we only have Wednesday and Thursday nights off together). I have an older sister (14 years older) who lives in NM and she has two kids, very dysfunctional family and…
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Seeing Pink
Hi Ladies, Anyone else had any pink when they have wiped before? I had some yesterday and the doctor has put me on modified bedrest the rest of the week. The pink subsided almost immediately but now I am nervous!
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Really overwhelmed..... Anyone else
Seems that lately I have been really stressed trying to get everything in order at work before I go on leave and I just feel like there are not enough hours in the day and that I am getting nothing done. Well today my husband decides that he is taking off to go golfing with his brother and that I am going to be the one to…
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Fun topic - If you could keep one thing...
Pregnancy has some perks, so I figured let's bring them up :smile: If you could keep one feature/perk, physical or otherwise, from your pregnancy, what would it be? So far it would have to be my boobs. They're enormous and haven't darkened (yet), and they look awesome in my sports bra. From last time, I would have liked to…
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Delievery during fit pregnancy.
I have a question for those mommas who have kept up with their exercise throughout pregnancy, whether this one or previous ones. Did you feel like it helped you in the delivery room? How long was your labor? With my previous pregnancy I DID NOT workout one day of the whole 9 months and I had a very easy delivery, I was…
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Best. Purchase. EVER. :smile:
Sooo... being high risk, knowing my complications and issues.... I have been stressing so much about this littlest one of ours. Talked it over with my hubby, did my homework, read recommendations.... purchased a fetal doppler that arrived today. O. M. G. :love: Took some playing around and that good ol irish…
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pregnancy workout videos?
I haven't been 'formally' exercising at all lately, due to my extreme exhaustion/nausea, but things are s.l.o.w.l.y. improving and I'd like to get back on the wagon as soon as possible. I have The Big Book of Exercises for Women, which has great strength workouts for each trimester and I'm thinking I might just do some…
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when did you start gaining weight?
my period is only just late and clear blue test says i conceived 2-3 weeks ago making me around 4-5weeks along but iv not gained anything yet and iv infact lost 1lb in last week. iv even upped my cals but im still doing my usual exercise routine. so i just wondered when you all found out you was pregnant and if you…
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Maternity Pillows
Back pain help!!! Anyone use those big maternity pillows? Like the Boppy Total Body pillow?!?! Do they help or are they a waste of money??
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"Dieting During Pregnancy and Child Obesity Risk Linked"
Interesting article: http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/weight_loss/pregnancy/dieting-pregnancy-child-obesity-risk.htm I think there's a difference between "dieting" and watching what you eat. For instance, at the end of the week I average about 2250 calories/day and I am in my second trimester (21 weeks). I'm six feet…
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Lice!
Theboys were sent home with head lice on Friday. We thought we got them all, washed everything and they still had them this morning. I had to put mayo in my hair for 3 hours on Saturday and mentally just can'tdo it again. Anything to recommend?
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Vaccines for you
I have been thinking about this lately and was wondering what other ladies' thoughts were on this. After reseraching I am going to get the flu vaccine, but am going to request the kind without thimerosal. I also know I need to get the Tdap, but I"m debating if I should get it now or right after birth. The only thing that…
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Those who are further along, can you give me some advice?
I'm headed home and then to South Carolina to visit my nephew & family for Halloween.:smile: I'm going to go trick or treating with him and will of course dress up......... I'll be a little over 10 weeks. I'm assuming I'll be fine ordering a "normal" adult costume, just in a larger size?? What do you think? I know everyone…
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5 Weeks Pregnant
I've been feeling a little tired and boobs are a little sore but other than that I am feeling great. This makes me worried. Is this normal? How are/were you guys feeling at 5 weeks?
