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GD testing, how awful is it?
I have to do the GD test tomorrow (50g, without eating for 8 hours prior to the test) and I'm nervous! A nurse is coming to my home to do the test so that's good but... How awful is it? I have to say I usually LOVE anything sugary but I haven't been craving any sugar this pregnancy... So maybe I won't think the drink is…
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Are you eating back exercise calories? Settings?
Forgive me if this is a repeated question (I'm happy to read other threads if you point me in the right direction), but I'm curious what your settings are. I was in my comfortable weight range when I got pregnant. With other pregnancies, I haven't tracked eating and exercise, but just "did my best" and gained upwards of 45…
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Morning sickness??
With my first I just threw up constantly, so I was expecting that this time around. However, My morning sickness has been so weird this time around.Does anyone else experience this?? I am nauseated when I haven't eaten. After I eat, I suffer through even WORSE nausea and stomach pains for several minutes until it finally…
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Boy or Girl?
Did anyone here have a strong feeling about the gender of their baby? Did you end up being right? I keep referring to our baby as "he", and can't help but have a strong feeling that it's a boy. Maybe mother's intuition? We'd be happy with a boy or a girl, though. A healthy, happy baby is what matters. :smiley:
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feeling movement
Hi Ladies! Just wondering (and i know every woman and every pregnancy is different) how far along were you when you began to feel movement?
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Introducing Myself
Hello! I'm 30 weeks 3 days pregnant. I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes last week. My sugars with my 2 girls were perfect, so I'm guessing it's family history and/or the fact that I'm 34 and it's my 3rd child has something to do with it because I don't have any of the other identified risk factors. This kind of…
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Fainted while lying down?
I was at a psychology appt yesterday doing relaxation techniques on the couch and I fainted! As in sweaty, loss of hearing and all over tingly sensation. I was laying down when it happened but my head was elevated on pillows. Has anyone else ever had that happen to them? Also experiencing shortness of breath and rapid…
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Exercise and morning sickness and fatigue
Hi Ladies, I'm trying to stay positive and keep myself motivated to continue my exercise routine during this (my 3rd) pregnancy. My morning sickness/nausea is much worse this pregnancy and so is the fatigue. I'm EXHAUSTED by 3:00PM. I work 8-12pm so I can only go to the gym in the afternoon (childcare room opens at…
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Anyone due March 2015?
I am looking to add momma's that are in the same boat as me. If I end up about the weight I am hoping to I will have 75lbs to lose to hit my goal weight. Before I got pregnant I had hit my 30lb mark but it is slowly creeping back up no matter how much I track and watch what I do. but that is life :-)
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Bob Strollers
Has anyone found a great deal on a Bob stroller lately? I am pregnant with #2 and I LOVED my Bob the first time around for staying active and getting out of the house. Now I'm looking for a double but they are so expensive! I know ideally I should buy it used but 1) they sell super fast on Craig's List and Ebay and 2)…
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working out with groin pain
Have any of you experienced this? I have had this in each pregnancy and i expected it of course but am at a loss as to what workouts i can do without making it worse? It feels better to keep my legs together so squats and lunges are out of the question. Should i just stick to walking? For reference, i am 15+ weeks.
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fellow pregnant mamas :)
I would love to have some mfp friends who are also pregnant! Anyone feel free to add me. I have a four year old son and due in june with my second baby! Anyone feel free to add me
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What do you ask a doula???
I'm meeting a doula this weekend to see if we want to hire her for the birth. Right now I don't really know what to ask her! I do want to make sure that we have a connection and I feel comfortable with her. Did you use a doula and if so what are some important things to ask at the first meeting? Thanks for the help! I LOVE…
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looking for central nj moms to be
Hi Ladies! Just wondering if anyone is in my area? looking for some supportive friends who are near by. I entered my 8th month today (due March 12th) and it seems as this pregnancy gets closer and closer to the end I am having more of a difficult time (lots of pressure on and off, not sleeping, back pain, basically all the…
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Pregnancy acne
I had horrible acne with my son, and it looks like I'm gonna have the same problem again this time :( . Guess I'm just doomed to be the zit-faced pregnant girl. Blah...I never have issues when I'm not pregnant! I didn't find anything that helped at all last time, so I thought I'd see if y'all have found anything that…
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Weight loss advice from breastfeeding mothers
I am 25 weeks pregnant and have already gained 30lb. Before I was pregnant I lost 25 lbs but I had another 100 to go. I was eating healthier which probably assisted in this pregnancy. I want to start loosing weight as soon I have the baby but I have been reading that cutting calories during the first six weeks of breast…
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I wasn't expecting exercise to be this hard already...
Any runner mommas here who ran through your pregnancy? I'm only 6 weeks, and I'm already struggling so bad with the exhaustion. I was running like 25 miles per week before getting pregnant. Now I'm lucky to force myself through 3 miles at a much slower pace. I know it will get better (and then worse again), but I just need…
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How far along and what type of exercise are you doing?
That's pretty much it. Just curious. How far along are y'all and what type of exercise are you doing at this point? Has it changed from earlier in the pregnancy?
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Introducing myself :-)
Hello ladies, My name is M, short for Emily and I'm 10 weeks pregnant with my second child. This one was a surprise! I'm very athletic and active but I gained A TON of weight with my first baby so I'm working on having a healthier gain this time around. I'm always looking for friends and I'm on here a lot, so I'm around…
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Trouble losing weight after baby
Just curious if anyone else is having trouble losing weight after the baby? After the baby I knew I needed some time to heal after a long labor and delivery that ultimately ended with a c section, and since then I've been using the "well I'm breastfeeding" excuse, though I really didn't mean for it to be one, I honestly…
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Any San Francisco Bay Area Moms with a Summer due date (May - August)?
Hi everyone! I'm new to this group. I have zero mom or mom to be friends and thought it would fun to see if there are any Moms in my area with a similar due date (I'm mid July) who share similar fitness goals. Let me know who/where you're at and maybe we'll start a meet up group. :smiley:
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how to slow down weight gain
All you pregnant ladies, can you please share your tips and tricks for keeping your weight gain steady during your pregnancy? I am pregnant with my third. With both my previous pregnancies i ate whatever, barely ever worked out except for walking in the last weeks and gained 50 lbs each. The weight has come off both times…
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Massive Swelling - Exercise or Rest?
Have any of you ladies experienced a large amount of swelling/water retention during your pregnancies? I noticed on Saturday that I was up 6 pounds this week (I knew it was only water weight but it had me worried it was preeclampsia.) Once I got to the doctor yesterday I was up 15 pounds since my last visit. My doctor was…
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starving
I am almost 31 weeks and have done very well so far. No binge eating and only up 20 lbs. Well, everything has changed the last day or so... now I am starving!!! I do not want to gain any more than essential baby weight. My strategy tonight is to keep drinking water and hope it's just because I'm so thirsty. What do you use…
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Pregnant and exercising with HRM??
Hi, I'm getting a Polar ft4 sports watch and HRM and I'm wondering if it's ok to use it whilst pregnant? I wonder if it will be accurate at tracking calories burned when exercising, nothing major but mainly brisk walks. Any advice appreciated!
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Membrane sweeps - has anyone had them and do they work???
Title says it all really - I've got the opportunity to have one at my next midwife appointment on Tuesday and am currently deciding whether to do it. I'll be two days overdue by then. What experiences have you had with them? I know it's going to be uncomfortable (although nothing compared to the birth I guess :smiley: )…
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What to set calories at?
Maintenance? Weight gain? Or...
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What about Kickboxing and martial arts?
Yes, I already have more questions. My s.o. and I are both martial artists. He mentioned a few days ago that it's too bad I can't workout with him now. Obviously, contact is out the door. Even if I had the energy for Judo, I know better. I was going to compromise and do the heavy bag,but I read that it will "jar your baby…
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Dyeing Hair Back to Blonde
Hi all, I am currently 30 weeks into my pregnancy and I am soooo over my hair! I really want to go back to my light blonde hair and I have read all the arguments on Google for both sides of the yeses and the nos. HAs anyone on here dyed their hair back to light blonde or bleached hair while pregnant? I really want current…
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Swimming and an Exercise Plan
Swimming is highly recommended,but what sort of setting is safe? I worry about the chlorine, chemicals, germs, et cetera. I don't personally own a pool. My only (indoor) option would be a trip to the Y. I'm looking for something to suit me. With all of the cramping I am experiencing at only 9 weeks, I'm hesitant to…
